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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 No. 170 House of Representatives The House met at noon and was Each and every year, Bill and Betty PRAYER called to order by the Speaker pro tem- have helped plan the Lake Villa Memo- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick pore (Mr. WOMACK). rial Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Christ- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: f mas parades. With their consistent Gracious God, we give You thanks for hard work and dedication, these events giving us another day. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO have been great successes that have TEMPORE You have blessed us with all good been really the glue that has brought gifts, and this past week, with thankful The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- our community together, not just on hearts, we gathered with family and fore the House the following commu- these special days but really a sense of loved ones throughout this great land nication from the Speaker: community throughout the entire to celebrate our blessings together. WASHINGTON, DC, year. Bless the newly elected Members of November 29, 2016. Last year, Mr. Speaker, the Tenth the 115th Congress who resume their I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVE District recognized them for their serv- orientation on Capitol Hill. Give them WOMACK to act as Speaker pro tempore on ice to Lake Villa and to Grayslake calm and confidence as they prepare this day. with the public servant award for their for a new role as servants of our Na- PAUL D. RYAN, dedication to our community. Speaker of the House of Representatives. tion’s citizens. Mr. Speaker, it is really individuals Bless the Members of the people’s f like Bill and Betty Burns that make House who have been entrusted with MORNING-HOUR DEBATE our community stronger; and there are the privilege to serve our Nation and people like Bill and Betty all over our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- all Americans in their need. Grant great Nation that are doing the things them to work together in respect and ant to the order of the House of Janu- necessary to make sure that the little ary 5, 2016, the Chair will now recog- affection, faithful in the responsibil- details are not left undone. They do ities they have been given. nize Members from lists submitted by this work tirelessly and thanklessly, in the majority and minority leaders for As the end of the 114th Congress ap- order to make sure our communities proaches, bestow upon them the gifts morning-hour debate. are a little bit stronger and a little bit The Chair will alternate recognition of wisdom and discernment, that in better. their actions they will do justice, love between the parties, with each party So I want to take this opportunity, limited to 1 hour and each Member with mercy, and walk humbly with Mr. Speaker, to thank Bill and Betty You. other than the majority and minority Burns for their tireless service and leaders and the minority whip limited May all that is done this day be for dedication to our community to make Your greater honor and glory. to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- it a much stronger and better place. bate continue beyond 1:50 p.m. Amen. f f f RECOGNIZING BILL AND BETTY RECESS THE JOURNAL BURNS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Chair has examined the Journal of the Chair recognizes the gentleman from declares the House in recess until 2 last day’s proceedings and announces Illinois (Mr. DOLD) for 5 minutes. p.m. today. to the House his approval thereof. Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I want to Accordingly (at 12 o’clock and 2 min- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- take this opportunity to recognize two utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. nal stands approved. very special individuals from Lake f Villa for their continued dedication to f our community. Those individuals are PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bill and Betty Burns. They both have b 1400 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the consistently been at the forefront of gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JODY B. the planning and execution of a num- AFTER RECESS HICE) come forward and lead the House ber of wonderful community events The recess having expired, the House in the Pledge of Allegiance. that really serve as an opportunity to was called to order by the Speaker pro Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia led the bring everyone together. tempore (Mr. DENHAM) at 2 p.m. Pledge of Allegiance as follows:

b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Nov 29, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.000 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6316 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the ward to Democrats and Republicans nication from the Clerk of the House of United States of America, and to the Repub- coming together to do that. Representatives: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. f HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, f RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL Washington, DC, November 29, 2016. RECOGNIZING THE FOOD BANK OF GRANGE ANNIVERSARY Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, Speaker, House of Representatives, NORTHEAST GEORGIA (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania Washington, DC. (Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia asked asked and was given permission to ad- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and was given permission to address dress the House for 1 minute and to re- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the House for 1 minute and to revise vise and extend his remarks.) the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recogni- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on No- Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. vember 29, 2016, at 9:23 a.m.: Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tion of the National Grange’s 150th anniversary and to celebrate their cen- That the Senate passed without amend- Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for ment H.R. 4665. more than 20 years of dedication and tury and a half of service to agri- That the Senate passed without amend- service to the people of Georgia. Since culture and rural America. ment H.R. 5111. 1992, the food bank has worked to com- The National Grange was founded in With best wishes, I am bat hunger and alleviate poverty by 1867 by Oliver H. Kelley, an employee Sincerely, feeding children, the elderly, the ill, at the United States Department of KAREN L. HAAS. and those in need throughout the Agriculture. He formed this organiza- f northeastern part of Georgia. tion to bring farmers from all over the country together in order to share best COMMUNICATION FROM THE Just this past October, my staff and CLERK OF THE HOUSE I had the distinct pleasure of lending a agricultural practices, drive edu- hand to the hardworking staff of the cational discussion, and promote the The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- food bank and saw their actions, which economic and social needs of farmers. fore the House the following commu- are indeed remarkable. Just this year In the 150 years since its founding, nication from the Clerk of the House of alone, the food bank has distributed the Grange has encouraged families Representatives: nearly 12 million pounds of food, which and communities—both rural and OFFICE OF THE CLERK, urban—to come together at the com- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, equals about 101⁄2 million meals. This is truly an outstanding organi- munity, county or district, State, and Washington, DC, November 29, 2016. national level to advocate not only for Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, zation that continues to expand its Speaker, House of Representatives, reach and scope through its charitable agriculture, but for an array of causes affecting communities. Washington, DC. contributions. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to ask For example, the Grange played a mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of my colleagues to join me in recog- critical role in developing rural access, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- nizing the Food Bank of Northeast from electricity to rural mail delivery, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Georgia for their outstanding service. I and was an early supporter of women’s sage from the Secretary of the Senate on No- am honored deeply to have them in the suffrage. vember 29, 2016, at 10:45 am.: I congratulate the National Grange That the Senate passed S. 2974. 10th District of Georgia. I give my best That the Senate passed S. 2325. wishes to the food bank and their staff and its members on a century and a half of excellence. With best wishes, I am, as they continue to serve those in need. Sincerely, f f KAREN L. HAAS. FLINT, MICHIGAN MEDIA IGNORES ILLEGAL f IMMIGRATION (Mr. KILDEE asked and was given RECESS permission to address the House for 1 (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- minute.) given permission to address the House ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, my home- for 1 minute and to revise and extend declares the House in recess until ap- town of Flint—I am sure you have his remarks.) proximately 3 p.m. today. heard me talk about this before—con- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 8 min- tinues to suffer in this crisis. One hun- new report by the Wilson Center has utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. dred thousand people, citizens of that found that illegal immigration across f city, still can’t drink their water, the southern border is on pace to break which has been exposed to high levels the previous record set in 2014. b 1501 This record should not come as a sur- of lead. AFTER RECESS That crisis is far from over. Flint prise. The administration’s policies en- families don’t have access to clean courage illegal immigration. The recess having expired, the House drinking water. They demand—and we The number of apprehensions at the was called to order by the Speaker pro should provide—a response from every southern border in August reached its tempore (Mr. COLLINS of New York) at level of government, including the Fed- highest point for that month in the 3 o’clock and 1 minute p.m. eral Government. last 5 years. This record-setting pace of f That is why I am pleased and appre- illegal immigration was largely ig- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ciate the fact that Democrats and Re- nored by the media. Neither the Big publicans in the House and the Senate Three networks nor the national daily A message in writing from the Presi- have come together to make a commit- newspapers covered the report. dent of the United States was commu- ment to help the people of Flint. Legis- The administration’s failure to en- nicated to the House by Mr. Brian lation passed in both bodies provides force immigration laws has caused the Pate, one of his secretaries. help for Flint. Now we have to finish new record surge. Americans are under- f that work before we leave this session. standably concerned about illegal im- Before we are Democrats or Repub- migration. It is unfortunate that the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER licans, we are Americans. We have a media does not consider it newsworthy. PRO TEMPORE tradition in this country of always f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- coming together for those who are fac- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair ing a crisis, for those who are in great COMMUNICATION FROM THE will postpone further proceedings need. It is incumbent now upon Con- CLERK OF THE HOUSE today on motions to suspend the rules gress to do the same, to come together The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- on which a recorded vote or the yeas to help the people of Flint. I look for- fore the House the following commu- and nays are ordered, or on which the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:39 Nov 29, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.003 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6317 vote incurs objection under clause 6 of any other information that the Commissioner within which to revise and extend their rule XX. may require with respect to, each TRICARE-eli- remarks and include extraneous mate- Record votes on postponed questions gible individual who makes an election under rial on H.R. 5458, currently under con- will be taken later. subsection (a) or (b), not later than 90 days sideration. after such election, for purposes of determining f the eligibility of such TRICARE-eligible indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- VETERANS TRICARE CHOICE ACT vidual for a health savings account described in tleman from Nebraska? OF 2016 paragraph (1). ‘‘(e) RECORDS.—The Secretary shall ensure There was no objection. Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- that a TRICARE-eligible individual who makes Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- er, I move to suspend the rules and an election under subsection (a) is maintained er, I yield myself such time as I may pass the bill (H.R. 5458) to provide for on the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting consume. coordination between the TRICARE System, or successor system, regardless of I rise today in support of H.R. 5458, program and eligibility for making whether the individual is eligible for the the Veterans TRICARE Choice Act of TRICARE program during the period of such contributions to a health savings ac- election. 2016. This legislation, introduced by count, and for other purposes, as ‘‘(f) PROVISION OF INFORMATION.—The Sec- the gentleman from Utah (Mr. STEW- amended. retary shall provide to each TRICARE-eligible ART), addresses a gap in current law The Clerk read the title of the bill. individual who seeks to make an election under which prevents veterans and their fam- The text of the bill is as follows: subsection (a) information regarding— ilies with TRICARE coverage who also H.R. 5458 ‘‘(1) health savings accounts in connection choose to participate in a high-deduct- with coverage under a high deductible health Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ible health plan from utilizing a health plan described in subsection (d)(1), including a resentatives of the United States of America in comparison of such health saving accounts and savings account, or HSA. Congress assembled, the health care benefits the individual is eligible While veterans or their family mem- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. to receive under the TRICARE program; and bers who participate in TRICARE may This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans ‘‘(2) changing such an election under sub- also have private health insurance cov- TRICARE Choice Act of 2016’’. section (b)(1). erage, including high-deductible plans, SEC. 2. COORDINATION BETWEEN TRICARE PRO- ‘‘(g) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 60 days they are prohibited from contributing GRAM AND ELIGIBILITY TO MAKE after the end of each fiscal year, the Secretary to an HSA affiliated with a high-de- CONTRIBUTIONS TO HEALTH SAV- shall submit to the congressional defense com- INGS ACCOUNTS. mittees a report on elections by TRICARE-eligi- ductible plan. In order to contribute to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 223(c)(1)(B) of the ble individuals under this section that includes an HSA under current law, an indi- Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by the following: vidual must permanently renounce striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (ii), by strik- ‘‘(1) The number of TRICARE-eligible individ- their TRICARE eligibility because no ing the period at the end of clause (iii) and in- uals, as of the date of the submittal of the re- mechanism to allow reenrollment cur- serting ‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the port, who are ineligible to enroll in (and receive rently exists. following new clause: any benefits under) the TRICARE program pur- ‘‘(iv) coverage under the TRICARE program H.R. 5458 addresses this issue by al- suant to an election under subsection (a). lowing certain TRICARE-eligible indi- under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, ‘‘(2) The number of TRICARE-eligible individ- for any period with respect to which an election uals who made an election described under sub- viduals to voluntarily pause their is in effect under section 1097e of such title pro- section (a) but, as of the date of the submittal TRICARE coverage for a period of time viding that the individual is ineligible to be en- of the report, are enrolled in the TRICARE pro- in which they choose to contribute to rolled in (and receive benefits under) such program pursuant to a change of election under an HSA. The bill also creates special gram.’’. subsection (b). enrollment periods should these indi- (b) PROVISIONS RELATING TO ELECTION OF IN- ‘‘(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: ELIGIBILITY UNDER TRICARE.— viduals choose to reenroll in TRICARE ‘‘(1) The term ‘TRICARE-eligible individual’ at a later date. (1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 55 of title 10, United means an individual who is— States Code, is amended by inserting after sec- ‘‘(A) eligible to be a covered beneficiary enti- Our veterans devoted their lives to tion 1097d the following new section: tled to health care benefits under the TRICARE defending our freedoms. We should not ‘‘§ 1097e. TRICARE program: election of eligi- program (determined without regard to this sec- allow arbitrary, bureaucratic obstacles bility tion); and to stop them from making the best ‘‘(a) ELECTION.—Beginning January 1, 2017, a ‘‘(B) not serving on active duty in the uni- healthcare choices for themselves and TRICARE-eligible individual may elect at any formed services. their families. This bill creates a mech- time to be ineligible to enroll in (and receive any ‘‘(2) The term ‘special enrollment period’ anism to improve veterans’ health cov- means the period in which a beneficiary under benefits under) the TRICARE program. erage options and provides them great- ‘‘(b) CHANGE OF ELECTION.—(1) If a the Federal Employees Health Benefits program TRICARE-eligible individual makes an election under chapter 89 of title 5 may enroll in or er opportunities to save toward their under subsection (a), the TRICARE-eligible in- change a plan under such program by reason of own healthcare needs. It also ensures dividual may later elect to be eligible to enroll in a qualifying event or during an open enrollment patients can be more engaged in their the TRICARE program. An election made under season. For purposes of this section, such quali- own care while eliminating the incon- this subsection may be made only during a spe- fying events shall also include events deter- sistency in our Tax Code. cial enrollment period. mined appropriate by the Secretary of Defense, I applaud the gentleman from Utah ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall ensure that a including events relating to a member of the (Mr. STEWART) for bringing us this TRICARE-eligible individual who makes an armed forces being ordered to active duty.’’. good idea today. I urge support. election under subsection (a) may efficiently en- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of roll in the TRICARE program pursuant to an sections at the beginning of chapter 55 of such Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of election under paragraph (1), including by title is amended by inserting after the item relat- my time. maintaining the individual, as appropriate, in ing to section 1097d the following new item: COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, the health care enrollment system under section ‘‘1097e. TRICARE program: election of eligi- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 1099 of this title in an inactive manner. bility.’’. Washington, DC, November 17, 2016. ‘‘(c) PERIOD OF ELECTION.—If a TRICARE-eli- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made Hon. KEVIN BRADY, gible individual makes an election under sub- by subsection (a) shall apply to months begin- Chairman, Committee on Ways and Means, section (a), such election shall be in effect be- ning after December 31, 2016. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. ginning on the date of such election and ending The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: I write concerning on the date that such individual makes an elec- H.R. 5458, the Veterans TRICARE Choice Act tion under subsection (b)(1) to enroll in the ant to the rule, the gentleman from of 2016, which was referred to the Committee TRICARE program. Nebraska (Mr. SMITH) and the gen- on Armed Services. There are certain provi- ‘‘(d) HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT PARTICIPA- tleman from Washington (Mr. sions in the bill that fall within the Rule X TION.—(1) For provisions allowing participation MCDERMOTT) each will control 20 min- jurisdiction of the Committee on Armed in a health savings account in connection with utes. Services. coverage under a high deductible health plan The Chair recognizes the gentleman In order to expedite this legislation for during the period that the election under sub- from Nebraska. floor consideration, the Committee on section (a) is in effect, see section Armed Services will forgo action on this bill. GENERAL LEAVE 223(c)(1)(B)(iv) of the Internal Revenue Code of This decision is conditional on our mutual 1986. Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- understanding that forgoing consideration in ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall submit to the Com- er, I ask unanimous consent that all no way diminishes or alters the jurisdic- missioner of Internal Revenue the name of, and Members may have 5 legislative days tional interests of the Committee on Armed

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.008 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 Services in this bill, any subsequent amend- States offered coverage, these veterans bill, the Veterans TRICARE Choice ments, or similar legislation. I request you would have insurance if we really cared Act. urge the Speaker to appoint members of the about them—but their Governors ap- Mr. Speaker, it was my honor to Committee on Armed Services to any con- parently don’t. serve for 14 years as a pilot in the Air ference committee convened to consider such Force, and for my family—my wife, my provisions. In Florida, more than 55,000 veterans Please place a copy of this letter and your and their spouses would be Medicaid el- children, and me—those were some of response acknowledging our jurisdictional igible had the State chosen to cover in- the best years of our lives. I continue interest into the Congressional Record dur- dividuals earning less than $21,000 a to be amazed at the quality of those ing consideration of the measure on the year. In North Carolina, 32,000 veterans who serve in our military. It shouldn’t House floor. and their spouses, and in Texas 67,000 become cliche to say this: These are Sincerely, veterans and their spouses would be el- some of the finest young men and WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ THORNBERRY, igible. But their Governors saw fit not women that our country has ever pro- Chairman. to care. duced; they are strong, intelligent, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, Slashing Medicare funding by more dedicated, courageous individuals who HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, than $1 trillion, as Speaker RYAN has choose to use their talents to serve the Washington, DC, November 28, 2016. proposed, is not a way to help veterans. rest of us. Hon. WILLIAM M. ‘‘MAC’’ THORNBERRY, Yet that is what will be in store next It makes me uncomfortable some- Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House year. That is what people are talking times when I hear those of us who of Representatives, Washington, DC. about as what we are going to do in the serve in Congress being called public DEAR CHAIRMAN THORNBERRY, Thank you servants when we know that the true for your letter regarding H.R. 5458, the ‘‘Vet- new year. Turning Medicare into a erans TRICARE Choice Act.’’ As you noted, capped voucher, privatizing the pro- public servants are the airmen, the sea- the Committee on Armed Services was gram, shifting more costs on bene- men, the soldiers, the marines—and granted an additional referral on the bill. ficiaries, won’t help either. their families; let’s not forget their I am most appreciative of your decision to Now back to the bill at hand. For families and their sacrifice as well— waive formal consideration of H.R. 5458 so veterans who are receiving coverage those who spend their careers either that it may proceed expeditiously to the through TRICARE, using employer fighting abroad or preparing for that House floor. I acknowledge that although coverage that offers health savings ac- eventuality. As Americans, we should you waived formal consideration of the bill, the Committee on Armed Services is in no counts coupled with high-deductible make it a habit to always thank these way waiving its jurisdiction over the subject health plans can cause a problem. servicemembers whenever we see them. matter contained in those provisions of the Under present law, eligibility for As Members of Congress, it is our job bill that fall within your Rule X jurisdiction. TRICARE coverage disqualifies a re- to be wise in our foreign policy, to give I would support your effort to seek appoint- tiree from HSA eligibility because the our warfighters the resources they ment of an appropriate number of conferees TRICARE program is not a high-de- need to win and then to ensure that on any House-Senate conference involving ductible plan. This, I believe, is a good veterans receive the benefits that we this legislation. have promised them. In fact, that third I will include a copy of our letters in the thing, and it keeps health care afford- Congressional Record during consideration able for veterans, especially those who responsibility is the genesis for this of this legislation on the House floor. do not have the option for other cov- bill, fixing a glitch that was brought to Sincerely, erage. my attention. KEVIN BRADY, While there is a difference of opinion As the gentleman has said already, it Chairman. in the committee on tax-preferred is just a glitch, just a loophole in the Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I health accounts, the legislation recog- current law that was brought to my at- yield myself such time as I may con- nizes that some veterans may have tention by a group of airline pilots. sume. that coverage and could run afoul of These pilots, many of whom are vet- While we are here today to debate current law because of enrollment in erans, realized that, as veterans, they H.R. 5458, which focuses on one small TRICARE. H.R. 5458 would provide that were unable to take advantage of all part of the transition for veterans com- military retirees may disclaim their the healthcare benefits offered by their pleting their service and entering the eligibility for the TRICARE program. civilian employers. Many of them civilian workforce, I wish to take a mo- This would allow a retiree who enrolled wanted to use HSAs but, because of the ment to reflect on a broader issue. in a high-deductible health plan to re- TRICARE eligibility, were legally un- While many veterans enter the work- ceive or make HSA contributions. able to do that. force, and some may even be offered a When we considered this bill in the Mr. Speaker, HSAs are an innovative health savings account as part of their Committee on Ways and Means, the healthcare option that House Repub- insurance coverage, many millions de- Department of Defense as well as the licans have advanced as an important pend on Medicare and Medicaid. Now, House Committee on Armed Services part of a market-driven, affordable we in the Congress can’t forget the role had some concerns with the approach healthcare system. In fact, HSAs are a these programs play in caring for our in this bill, in particular, that critical component to the Speaker’s veterans and their loved ones as they TRICARE eligibility is a statutory en- Better Way agenda, which I think return to the workforce, as they age, or titlement that cannot be waived. If the many of us are excited to see signed as they live with disabilities. NDAA conference language is passed into law in the coming months. With For more than four decades, Medi- later this week, this legislation will no that in mind, it makes no sense to lock care and Medicaid have helped Ameri- longer be needed as TRICARE enroll- veterans out of this benefit based on cans from all walks of life by improv- ment will be voluntary and retirees can eligibility for TRICARE. ing their financial and health security; move between employer-sponsored in- These pilots came to my office and but if you have been paying attention surance and TRICARE, depending on had a simple request: Give us an on-off to the news lately, you know these pro- which coverage is best for their current switch for TRICARE so the veterans grams are under grave risk next year needs. In other words, this bill is going who wish to use an HSA while retain- with a new Congress and a new Presi- to last about 3 days, until we pass the ing their right to return to TRICARE dent. NDAA on Friday and it is signed into in the future can do that if they As we speak today to honor veterans’ law. choose. It made sense, so that is what service to our country, we must also Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of we did with this bill. The Veterans think about the safety net that has my time. TRICARE Choice Act allows a veteran been in place for many years to offer Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- to suspend his or her TRICARE bene- security. For example, today, nearly 1 er, I yield such time as he may con- fits for the purpose of enrolling in a in 10 veterans lacks health insurance sume to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. health savings plan. If, for whatever at all. More than 340,000 uninsured vet- STEWART), the author of this bill. reason, the veteran wishes to return to erans and their spouses live in States Mr. STEWART. Mr. Speaker, I thank TRICARE, he or she can do so. It is a that have chosen not to expand Med- the gentleman from Nebraska for the simple, commonsense fix with broad, icaid to cover more residents. If those opportunity to speak on behalf of my bipartisan support.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:40 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.006 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6319 I would like to thank Representative STEWART, for his leadership on pushing ‘‘(d) RESPONSE SUBCOMMITTEE.— TULSI GABBARD, a fellow veteran with a this issue forward, and I encourage my ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 30 days distinguished career in the United colleagues to join us in supporting H.R. after the date of the enactment of the RE- States Navy and a current member of 5458 today. SPONSE Act of 2016, the Administrator shall establish, as a subcommittee of the National Advi- the Hawaiian National Guard. Rep- b 1515 sory Council, the Railroad Emergency Services resentative GABBARD and I have been Preparedness, Operational Needs, and Safety fortunate to work together on this bill Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- Evaluation Subcommittee (referred to in this for almost 3 years now, and I am grate- er, I reserve the balance of my time. subsection as the ‘RESPONSE Subcommittee’). ful for her work to bring this bill to Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I ‘‘(2) MEMBERSHIP.—Notwithstanding sub- this point. yield myself the balance of my time. section (c), the RESPONSE Subcommittee shall I would also like to thank Chairman Mr. Speaker, this bill is one of those be composed of the following: BRADY, Chairman THORNBERRY, Chair- things that you fill time with, and I ‘‘(A) The Deputy Administrator, Protection and National Preparedness of the Federal Emer- man TIBERI, Chairman HECK, and each guess it is not going to hurt anything. So I would recommend that all of my gency Management Agency, or designee. of their staffs for their great work and ‘‘(B) The Chief Safety Officer of the Pipeline their support in refining the bill and colleagues vote for it. It will be moot and Hazardous Materials Safety Administra- bringing it to the floor today. I am on Friday, when we pass the NDAA. tion, or designee. grateful for a similar measure that will Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘(C) The Associate Administrator for Haz- be included in the National Defense of my time. ardous Materials Safety of the Pipeline and Authorization Act we will be voting on Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speak- Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, or later this week. er, I yield myself such time as I may designee. Finally, I would like to thank Na- consume. ‘‘(D) The Director of the Office of Emergency thaniel Johnson, a former member of Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a Communications of the Department of Home- land Security, or designee. my staff, a member of the Utah Na- moment to again thank Mr. STEWART ‘‘(E) The Director for the Office of Railroad, tional Guard, a former combat medic for his efforts. This is a good bill that, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Investiga- who served in Afghanistan, and of as the gentlewoman from Hawaii men- tions of the National Transportation Safety course we called him Doc then. I would tioned, will help many folks—cer- Board, or designee. like to thank Doc, who felt compelled tainly, those that she has heard from ‘‘(F) The Chief Safety Officer and Associate to see this bill through to its conclu- and I know others have as well. I sup- Administrator for Railroad Safety of the Federal sion. port more veterans having more op- Railroad Administration, or designee. Mr. Speaker, our veterans deserve tions. I support the bill’s passage and ‘‘(G) The Assistant Administrator for Security our most profound gratitude. Nothing Policy and Industry Engagement of the Trans- urge my colleagues to support it. portation Security Administration, or designee. about their military service should pre- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ‘‘(H) The Assistant Commandant for Response vent them from accessing the same of my time. Policy of the Coast Guard, or designee. benefits as their nonveteran coworkers. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ‘‘(I) The Assistant Administrator for the Of- The very least we can do for them is question is on the motion offered by fice of Solid Waste and Emergency Response of ensure they receive the benefits we the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. the Environmental Protection Agency, or des- promised them and that the process SMITH) that the House suspend the ignee. goes forward as smoothly as possible. I rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5458, as ‘‘(J) Such other qualified individuals as the recognize we have lots to do on that co-chairpersons shall jointly appoint as soon as amended. practicable after the date of the enactment of front, but I am hopeful the passage of The question was taken; and (two- the RESPONSE Act of 2016 from among the fol- this bill will be one small step forward thirds being in the affirmative) the lowing: in that direction. rules were suspended and the bill, as ‘‘(i) Members of the National Advisory Coun- Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote. amended, was passed. cil that have the requisite technical knowledge Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I A motion to reconsider was laid on and expertise to address rail emergency response yield such time as she may consume to the table. issues, including members from the following the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. disciplines: f GABBARD). ‘‘(I) Emergency management and emergency Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, the RESPONSE ACT OF 2016 response providers, including fire service, law enforcement, hazardous materials response, and problem that this bill seeks to solve for Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I move our veterans is, unfortunately, not un- emergency medical services. to suspend the rules and pass the bill ‘‘(II) State, local, and tribal government offi- common. I have heard from many of (S. 546) to establish the Railroad Emer- cials. my fellow veterans, as has previously gency Services Preparedness, Oper- ‘‘(ii) Individuals who have the requisite tech- been explained, who have similarly not ational Needs, and Safety Evaluation nical knowledge and expertise to serve on the been able to access options widely (RESPONSE) Subcommittee under the RESPONSE Subcommittee, including at least 1 available to their civilian coworkers Federal Emergency Management Agen- representative from each of the following: because of the current limitations in ‘‘(I) The rail industry. cy’s National Advisory Council to pro- ‘‘(II) Rail labor the law; and that is what this bill seeks vide recommendations on emergency to do: correct it. ‘‘(III) Persons who offer oil for transportation responder training and resources relat- by rail. The Veterans TRICARE Choice Act ing to hazardous materials incidents ‘‘(IV) The communications industry. simply gives veterans and their depend- involving railroads, and for other pur- ‘‘(V) Emergency response providers, including ents a choice: They can opt out of poses, as amended. individuals nominated by national organiza- TRICARE and contribute to a health The Clerk read the title of the bill. tions representing State and local governments savings account with more flexibility The text of the bill is as follows: and emergency responders. and coverage options without fear of ‘‘(VI) Emergency response training providers. S. 546 permanently losing their TRICARE ‘‘(VII) Representatives from tribal organiza- coverage; and if their situation later Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tions. resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(VIII) Technical experts. changes, they will have the option to Congress assembled, ‘‘(IX) Vendors, developers, and manufacturers reenroll in TRICARE coverage, plain SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of systems, facilities, equipment, and capabili- and simple. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘RESPONSE Act ties for emergency responder services. Our veterans and their families make of 2016’’. ‘‘(iii) Representatives of such other stake- tremendous sacrifices in service to our SEC. 2. RAILROAD EMERGENCY SERVICES PRE- holders and interested and affected parties as country, and that service should never PAREDNESS, OPERATIONAL NEEDS, the co-chairpersons consider appropriate. limit their access to quality health AND SAFETY EVALUATION SUB- ‘‘(3) CO-CHAIRPERSONS.—The members de- care and their ability to make their COMMITTEE. scribed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) shall serve as the co-chairpersons of own decisions about their own health Section 508 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 318) is amended— the RESPONSE Subcommittee. and the health care for their families (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- ‘‘(4) INITIAL MEETING.—The initial meeting of in the future. section (e); and the RESPONSE Subcommittee shall take place I would like to thank and congratu- (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- not later than 90 days after the date of enact- late my friend and colleague, CHRIS lowing: ment of the RESPONSE Act of 2016.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.010 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6320 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 ‘‘(5) CONSULTATION WITH NONMEMBERS.—The ‘‘(iii) identifies any such recommendations both the full committee and sub- RESPONSE Subcommittee and the program of- that do require congressional action. committee level to examine how Con- fices for emergency responder training and re- ‘‘(B) REVIEW.—Not later than 30 days after re- gress can improve upon what is already sources shall consult with other relevant agen- ceiving the report under subparagraph (A), the a very safe rail network. cies and groups, including entities engaged in National Advisory Council shall begin a review federally funded research and academic institu- of the report. The National Advisory Council I personally have facilitated training tions engaged in relevant work and research, may ask for additional clarification, changes, or for dozens of first responders in my dis- which are not represented on the RESPONSE other information from the RESPONSE Sub- trict to ensure they are prepared to re- Subcommittee to consider new and developing committee to assist in the approval of the rec- spond in the unlikely event of an acci- technologies and methods that may be beneficial ommendations. dent involving hazardous materials to preparedness and response to rail hazardous ‘‘(C) RECOMMENDATION.—Once the National transported by rail. Recently, I trav- materials incidents. Advisory Council approves the recommendations eled with my good friends, Ranking ‘‘(6) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The RESPONSE of the RESPONSE Subcommittee, the National Member CAPUANO and Congressman Subcommittee shall develop recommendations, as Advisory Council shall submit the report to— appropriate, for improving emergency responder ‘‘(i) the co-chairpersons of the RESPONSE FARENTHOLD, to Colorado and the training and resource allocation for hazardous Subcommittee; Transportation Technology Center to materials incidents involving railroads after ‘‘(ii) the head of each other agency rep- see how the first responder community evaluating the following topics: resented on the RESPONSE Subcommittee; trains for tank car accidents and the ‘‘(A) The quality and application of training ‘‘(iii) the Committee on Homeland Security investments our Nation’s freight rail- for State and local emergency responders related and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; road are making to build a safer net- ‘‘(iv) the Committee on Commerce, Science, to rail hazardous materials incidents, including work. training for emergency responders serving small and Transportation of the Senate; communities near railroads, including the fol- ‘‘(v) the Committee on Homeland Security of The bill before us today is an exten- lowing: the House of Representatives; and sion of these efforts to build and ad- ‘‘(i) Ease of access to relevant training for ‘‘(vi) the Committee on Transportation and vance rail safety across our Nation. State and local emergency responders, including Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. The RESPONSE Act tasks both gov- an analysis of— ‘‘(8) INTERIM ACTIVITY.— ernment and nongovernmental experts ‘‘(I) the number of individuals being trained; ‘‘(A) UPDATES AND OVERSIGHT.—After the sub- to develop recommendations improving ‘‘(II) the number of individuals who are ap- mission of the report by the National Advisory emergency responder training for haz- plying; Council under paragraph (7), the Administrator ‘‘(III) whether current demand is being met; shall— ardous materials incidents involving ‘‘(IV) current challenges; and ‘‘(i) provide annual updates to the congres- rail. ‘‘(V) projected needs. sional committees referred to in paragraph It requires the evaluation of a num- ‘‘(ii) Modernization of training course content (7)(C) regarding the status of the implementa- ber of issues related to rail hazmat in- related to rail hazardous materials incidents, tion of the recommendations developed under cidents, including the quality and ap- with a particular focus on fluctuations in oil paragraph (6); and shipments by rail, including regular and ongo- plication of training for local emer- ‘‘(ii) coordinate the implementation of the rec- gency first responders. Additionally, it ing evaluation of course opportunities, adapta- ommendations described in paragraph (6)(G)(i), tion to emerging trends, agency and private sec- as appropriate. looks at overlap in training and ways tor outreach, effectiveness and ease of access for ‘‘(B) SUNSET.—The requirements of subpara- to modernize training for emergency State and local emergency responders. graph (A) shall terminate on the date that is 2 responders, especially those in small ‘‘(iii) Identification of overlap in training con- years after the date of the submission of the re- communities near railroads. tent and identification of opportunities to deport required under paragraph (7)(A). This bill will further improve rail velop complementary courses and materials ‘‘(9) TERMINATION.—The RESPONSE Sub- safety and enhance responses to rail among governmental and nongovernmental enti- committee shall terminate not later than 90 days ties. hazmat incidents. I saw how important after the submission of the report required under this hands-on training can be in Au- ‘‘(iv) Online training platforms, train-the- paragraph (7)(C).’’. trainer, and mobile training options. gust at the Transportation Technology ‘‘(B) The availability and effectiveness of Fed- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Center in Pueblo. I believe that this eral, State, local, and nongovernmental funding ant to the rule, the gentleman from bill will build upon the safety of our levels related to training emergency responders California (Mr. DENHAM) and the gen- rail network in communities like mine. for rail hazardous materials incidents, including tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- Again, I want to thank the chairman, emergency responders serving small communities ANO) each will control 20 minutes. Mr. KIND, and Senator HEITKAMP for near railroads, including— The Chair recognizes the gentleman ‘‘(i) identifying overlap in resource alloca- working on this bill. tions; from California. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ‘‘(ii) identifying cost savings measures that GENERAL LEAVE my time. can be implemented to increase training oppor- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield tunities; unanimous consent that all Members myself such time as I may consume. ‘‘(iii) leveraging government funding with may have 5 legislative days in which to Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this nongovernmental funding to enhance training revise and extend their remarks and in- bill as well. I want to thank Ranking opportunities and fill existing training gaps; ‘‘(iv) adaptation of priority settings for agen- clude extraneous materials on S. 546, as Member DENHAM, Chairman SHUSTER, cy funding allocations in response to emerging amended. and Ranking Member DEFAZIO for tak- trends; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ing the lead on this bill. ‘‘(v) historic levels of funding across Federal objection to the request of the gen- Very simply, this is the simplest bill agencies for rail hazardous materials incident tleman from California? in the world, to be perfectly honest. It response and training, including funding pro- There was no objection. gets all the stakeholders together to vided by the private sector to public entities or Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield simply take a look at the current re- in conjunction with Federal programs; and ‘‘(vi) current funding resources across agen- myself such time as I may consume. sponses we have when there is a dis- cies. Mr. Speaker, rail safety is critical to aster relative to rail accidents. ‘‘(C) The strategy for integrating commodity the transport of goods and services It gets them all in one room to take flow studies, mapping, and rail and hazardous throughout our country. As chairman a look at best practices to figure out materials databases for State and local emer- of the Railroads, Pipelines, and Haz- what they can do better and to see if gency responders and increasing the rate of ac- ardous Materials Subcommittee, I have resources are allocated well. It is not cess to the individual responder in existing or consistently worked to improve the just Washington insiders. It includes emerging communications technology. ‘‘(7) REPORT.— safety of transporting hazardous mate- people from the rail industry, people ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after rials by rail, especially crude by rail. from the labor community, and people the date of the enactment of the RESPONSE Act In the Passenger Rail Reform and In- from the public safety community at of 2016, the RESPONSE Subcommittee shall sub- vestment Act of 2015, and later in the local and State levels. It gets every- mit a report to the National Advisory Council FAST Act, Congress required response body at the table to do things that that— plans and adopted strong national Congress is not equipped to do appro- ‘‘(i) includes the recommendations developed under paragraph (6); standards for transporting hazardous priately. We are not the safety experts; ‘‘(ii) specifies the timeframes for implementing materials by rail. Additionally, the they are. any such recommendations that do not require Transportation and Infrastructure There is a time limit. This is not one congressional action; and Committee has held several hearings at of those endless committees that is

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.007 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6321 going to sit there forever. For 1 year, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there reer besides politician and lawyer: they get together, work it out amongst objection to the request of the gen- actor. themselves, and come back with rec- tleman from California? He came to Memphis one time, I re- ommendations to us so that we can do There was no objection. member specifically, to speak to the our job well, which is to support the Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield Chamber. And he had a droll way about people actually suppressing these fires myself such time as I may consume. him. He said—and I guess he said it and maintaining the safety of our com- Mr. Speaker, H.R. 6135 would des- other places, as well—sometimes when munities. ignate the Federal building and United I am in Washington, I miss the reality Again, I rise in support of this bill. States courthouse at 719 Church Street and the sincerity of Hollywood. Well, I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance in Nashville, Tennessee, as the Fred D. laughed when Fred said it. I think of my time. Thompson Federal Building and United about it often here. Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield States Courthouse. When he ran for office, Fred took a myself the balance of my time. I would like to thank the gentle- little red truck and used it to cam- Mr. Speaker, in conclusion, this is a woman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- paign. He drove that truck around the great bill. I urge my colleagues to join BURN) for her leadership on this legisla- State. People identified with it. He was me in supporting this important piece tion. ahead of his time. It was kind of like of legislation. Senator Thompson was an accom- Donald Trump eating McDonald’s, I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance plished lawyer, actor, U.S. Senator, think. He related to the common man of my time. and a great friend. We spent numerous with that truck. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The occasions together here in the Wash- I thought about Fred as I was flying question is on the motion offered by ington, D.C., area as he got to know up here. I just did get here in time. I the gentleman from California (Mr. new Members when we came in 2010. I was on one of the last of those regional DENHAM) that the House suspend the have appreciated his counsel, his jets, which was kind of like Fred’s rules and pass the bill, S. 546, as friendship, and I look forward to seeing truck with wings on it. But we made it. amended. this bill passed. I want to thank Fred Thompson for The question was taken; and (two- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of all he did as an attorney, as an actor, thirds being in the affirmative) the my time. and as a friend to me. He was bipar- rules were suspended and the bill, as Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield tisan. He was always friendly to me. He amended, was passed. such time as he may consume to the was a courteous gentleman. I came here when Fred won the Na- A motion to reconsider was laid on gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. tional Conference of State Legislatures the table. COHEN). Award for looking out for States’ f Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to rise on this occasion to have rights. He was the only member of the Senate to vote on a bill that the NCSL FRED D. THOMPSON FEDERAL the courthouse in Nashville named for was in favor of. And he was right. BUILDING AND UNITED STATES a distinguished American, a friend of There was a province that belonged to COURTHOUSE mine, Senator Fred Thompson, who is the States that the Federal Govern- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I move the only University of Memphis grad- ment usurped because it was so won- to suspend the rules and pass the bill uate to serve in the United States Sen- derful to do and sets good brownie (H.R. 6135) to designate the Federal ate. points back home. But Fred didn’t do building and United States courthouse Fred was an outstanding attorney that. He stayed with his position that located at 719 Church Street in Nash- and Federal employee. He made Ten- States’ rights should be first and those ville, Tennessee, as the ‘‘Fred D. nessee proud when he was counsel to areas of tort liability should have re- Thompson Federal Building and United the Watergate Committee. In a phe- mained with the States. I came to see States Courthouse’’. nomenal fashion, he gave people a good Fred get that award. The Clerk read the title of the bill. feeling about bipartisanship when a Re- Fred had a wonderful wife and a won- The text of the bill is as follows: publican such as Fred Thompson stood derful family. One of his sons was a H.R. 6135 up and raised the questions that needed good friend of my mine. He still is. I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to be raised to end the illegal and am honored to be a sponsor of this bill. resentatives of the United States of America in crime-ridden episodes of Richard Nixon I am sorry that Fred left us, suc- Congress assembled, that were exposed in Watergate. cumbing to cancer last year, but it is SECTION 1. DESIGNATION. Despite the fact that Richard Nixon appropriate that we name the U.S. The Federal building and United States was a Republican, Fred Thompson saw courthouse located at 719 Church Street in courthouse and Federal building in to it that when the President acted in Nashville after this great American. Nashville, Tennessee, shall be known and an untowardly fashion, diminishing the designated as the ‘‘Fred D. Thompson Fed- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I yield eral Building and United States Court- Constitution, diminishing our govern- such time as she may consume to the house’’. ment, all Americans should stand up gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. SEC. 2. REFERENCES. and oppose such. Fred did it in an ad- BLACKBURN). Any reference in a law, map, regulation, miral way, and Richard Nixon resigned Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I document, paper, or other record of the eventually, and Gerald Ford helped want to thank the gentleman from United States to the Federal building and save our country. Vice Presidents can California for his work in moving this United States courthouse referred to in sec- do that. legislation forward and also my col- tion 1 shall be deemed to be a reference to Fred served as an Assistant U.S. At- league from Tennessee for joining me the ‘‘Fred D. Thompson Federal Building and torney. He was a mentee of Senator on this bill. It is such an honor to bring United States Courthouse’’. Howard Baker, a great Member of the it forward and to push for the naming The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- United States Senate and a great of the Federal courthouse in Nashville ant to the rule, the gentleman from American. He was also a private-prac- as the Fred D. Thompson Federal California (Mr. DENHAM) and the gen- ticing attorney who had a case con- Building and United States Court- tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. CAPU- cerning pardons. It was a Democrat house. ANO) each will control 20 minutes. was doing things that were illegal. Ray You know, it is so interesting. Fred The Chair recognizes the gentleman Blanton from Tennessee was giving learned a lot about life and about the from California. pardons that were improper. Marie law working in the current Federal GENERAL LEAVE Ragghianti stepped forward. building. As that building has been Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I ask Fred Thompson wrote a book about outgrown and the need for a new one is unanimous consent that all Members Marie exposing illegal pardons. Some- in the works, it is so exciting to know may have 5 legislative days in which to body who did the script thought Fred that Fred’s name will be emblazoned revise and extend their remarks and in- could make a good actor. And Fred on that building. It is exciting for all of clude extraneous materials on H.R. made a good actor. He did a lot of TV the residents of Lawrence County, Ten- 6135. series and movies and had another ca- nessee. That is where Fred grew up.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:40 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.013 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6322 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 That is in the Seventh Congressional OFFICE OF THE CLERK, (A) conduct a study to determine whether District. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, enhancing the restitution provisions under Then, as Fred decided to go to law Washington, DC, November 29, 2016. sections 3663 and 3663A of title 18, United school and came back to Nashville, he Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, States Code, to provide courts broader au- settled in Williamson County, right Speaker, House of Representatives, thority to award restitution for Federal of- Washington, DC. fenses would be beneficial to crime victims there in Franklin and Brentwood in DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- and what other factors Congress should con- suburban Nashville. And that is where mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of sider in weighing such changes; and I got to know the Thompson family. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- (B) submit to Congress a report on the tives, the Clerk received the following mes- b 1530 study conducted under subparagraph (A). sage from the Secretary of the Senate on No- (2) CONTENTS.—In conducting the study I know this is a very exciting day for vember 29, 2016, at 1:48 p.m.: under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General them, to know that this is actually That the Senate passed S. 2873. shall focus on the benefits to crime victims taking place, that the House is com- With best wishes, I am, that would result if the restitution provi- pleting their work and we are sending Sincerely, sions under sections 3663 and 3663A of title KAREN L. HAAS. this on to the Senate for Senators 18, United States Code, were expanded— (A) to apply to victims who have suffered CORKER and ALEXANDER to do their f harm, injury, or loss that would not have oc- part of the work on this building. JUSTICE FOR ALL curred but for the defendant’s related con- Many people did know Fred Thomp- REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016 duct; son as an actor, and one of the things Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I (B) in the case of an offense resulting in you would hear people talk about is move to suspend the rules and pass the bodily injury resulting in the victim’s death, Fred was a ‘‘character actor.’’ But that bill (S. 2577) to protect crime victims’ to allow the court to use its discretion to award an appropriate sum to reflect the in- unassuming manner, the way he valued rights, to eliminate the substantial and embodied integrity, that was just come lost by the victim’s surviving family backlog of DNA and other forensic evi- members or estate as a result of the victim’s Fred. That was how he lived his life, dence samples to improve and expand and he was a great ‘‘character actor’’ death; the forensic science testing capacity of (C) to require that the defendant pay to because he really played himself. Federal, State, and local crime labora- the victim an amount determined by the Whether it was ‘‘Marie,’’ whether it tories, to increase research and devel- court to restore the victim to the position he was the ‘‘Hunt for Red October,’’ opment of new testing technologies, to or she would have been in had the defendant whether you were watching him on the develop new training programs regard- not committed the offense; and small screen or the big screen, he was (D) to require that the defendant coming the collection and use of forensic pensate the victim for any injury, harm, or exactly who he appeared to be, very un- evidence, to provide post-conviction assuming, very dedicated, very smart, loss, including emotional distress, that oc- testing of DNA evidence to exonerate curred as a result of the offense. and a wonderful attorney. the innocent, to support accreditation Of course, his public service did start SEC. 3. REDUCING THE RAPE KIT BACKLOG. efforts of forensic science laboratories as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Nash- (a) IN GENERAL.—Of the amounts made and medical examiner offices, to ad- ville in the old Federal courthouse, and available to the Attorney General for a DNA dress training and equipment needs, to Analysis and capacity enhancement program that did grow. The Watergate Com- improve the performance of counsel in and for other local, State, and Federal foren- mittee, as Congressman COHEN has State capital cases, and for other pur- sic activities under the heading ‘‘STATE AND mentioned, was where Fred really poses, as amended. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT’’ under the heading made a mark and where he became ex- FFICE OF USTICE ROGRAMS The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘O J P ’’ under the heading ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’’ in tremely close to Senator Howard The text of the bill is as follows: Baker, who was such a role model for fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021— S. 2577 so many generations of Tennesseans (1) not less than 75 percent of such and Americans. How exciting it would Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- amounts shall be provided for grants for ac- resentatives of the United States of America in tivities described under paragraphs (1), (2), be for Senator Baker to be here to Congress assembled, and (3) of section 2(a) of the DNA Analysis know Fred’s name was going to be on SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. that courthouse in Nashville. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Justice for 14135(a)); and This is the right move for the right All Reauthorization Act of 2016’’. (2) not less than 5 percent of such amounts person. I encourage all of my col- SEC. 2. CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS. shall be provided for grants for law enforce- leagues to join in passage of this legis- (a) RESTITUTION DURING SUPERVISED RE- ment agencies to conduct audits of their lation. LEASE.—Section 3583(d) of title 18, United backlogged rape kits under section 2(a)(7) of Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield States Code, is amended in the first sentence the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act back the balance of my time. by inserting ‘‘, that the defendant make res- of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 14135(a)(7)) to create and op- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, given titution in accordance with sections 3663 and erate associated tracking systems and to 3663A, or any other statute authorizing a prioritize testing in those cases in which the Senator Thompson’s dedication to the statute of limitation will soon expire. law and public service, I believe it is sentence of restitution,’’ after ‘‘supervision’’. (b) COLLECTION OF RESTITUTION FROM DE- (b) REPORTING.— more than fitting to name this court- FENDANT’S ESTATE.—Section 3613(b) of title (1) REPORT BY GRANT RECIPIENTS.—With re- house and Federal building in Nashville 18, United States Code, is amended by adding spect to amounts made available to the At- after him. at the end the following: ‘‘The liability to torney General for a DNA Analysis and ca- I yield back the balance of my time. pay restitution shall terminate on the date pacity enhancement program and for other The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that is the later of 20 years from the entry of local, State, and Federal forensic activities question is on the motion offered by judgment or 20 years after the release from under the heading ‘‘STATE AND LOCAL LAW EN- the gentleman from California (Mr. imprisonment of the person ordered to pay FORCEMENT’’ under the heading ‘‘OFFICE OF restitution. In the event of the death of the JUSTICE PROGRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘DE- DENHAM) that the House suspend the PARTMENT OF JUSTICE’’, the Attorney rules and pass the bill, H.R. 6135. person ordered to pay restitution, the individual’s estate will be held responsible for General shall require recipients of the The question was taken; and (two- any unpaid balance of the restitution amounts to report on the effectiveness of the thirds being in the affirmative) the amount, and the lien provided in subsection activities carried out using the amounts, in- rules were suspended and the bill was (c) of this section shall continue until the es- cluding any information the Attorney Gen- passed. tate receives a written release of that liabil- eral needs in order to submit the report re- A motion to reconsider was laid on ity.’’. quired under paragraph (2). the table. (c) VICTIM INTERPRETERS.—Rule 28 of the (2) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure is month after the last day of each even-num- f amended in the first sentence by inserting bered fiscal year, the Attorney General shall COMMUNICATION FROM THE before the period at the end the following: ‘‘, submit to the Committee on the Judiciary of CLERK OF THE HOUSE including an interpreter for the victim’’. the Senate and the Committee on the Judici- (d) GAO STUDY.— ary of the House of Representatives a report The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days that includes, for each recipient of amounts fore the House the following commu- after the date of enactment of this Act, the described in paragraph (1)— nication from the Clerk of the House of Comptroller General of the United States (A) the amounts distributed to the recipi- Representatives: shall— ent;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.015 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6323 (B) a summary of the purposes for which (1) in section 6(d)(2) (42 U.S.C. 15605(d)(2)), during the most recently concluded audit the amounts were used and an evaluation of by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting year; the progress of the recipient in achieving the following: ‘‘(V) a proposed schedule for completing an those purposes; ‘‘(A)(i) include the certification of the audit of all prisons under the operational (C) a statistical summary of the crime chief executive that the State receiving such control of the executive branch of the State scene samples and arrestee or offender sam- grant has adopted all national prison rape during the following 3 audit years; and ples submitted to laboratories, the average standards that, as of the date on which the ‘‘(VI) an explanation of the State’s current time between the submission of a sample to application was submitted, have been pro- degree of implementation of the national a laboratory and the testing of the sample, mulgated under this Act; or standards. and the percentage of the amounts that were ‘‘(ii) demonstrate to the Attorney General, ‘‘(ii) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT.—A chief ex- paid to private laboratories; and in such manner as the Attorney General ecutive officer of a State who submits an as- (D) an evaluation of the effectiveness of shall require, that the State receiving such surance under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I) shall, the grant amounts in increasing capacity grant is actively working to adopt and before receiving the applicable funds de- and reducing backlogs. achieve full compliance with the national scribed in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I), also pro- SEC. 4. SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS. prison rape standards described in clause vide the Attorney General with a proposed Section 304 of the DNA Sexual Assault Jus- (i);’’; and plan for the expenditure of the funds during tice Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136a) is amend- (2) in section 8(e) (42 U.S.C. 15607(e))— the applicable grant period. ed— (A) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting ‘‘(iii) ACCOUNTING OF FUNDS.—A chief executive officer of a State who submits an as- (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub- the following: surance under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I) shall, section (d); and ‘‘(2) ADOPTION OF NATIONAL STANDARDS.— in a manner consistent with the applicable (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For each fiscal year, grant reporting requirements, submit to the lowing: any amount that a State would otherwise re- Attorney General a detailed accounting of ‘‘(c) PREFERENCE.— ceive for prison purposes for that fiscal year how the funds described in subparagraph (A) ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In reviewing applica- under a grant program covered by this sub- were used. tions submitted in accordance with a pro- section shall be reduced by 5 percent, unless ‘‘(D) SUNSET OF ASSURANCE OPTION.— gram authorized, in whole or in part, by this the chief executive officer of the State sub- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—On the date that is 3 section, the Attorney General shall give mits to the Attorney General proof of com- years after the date of enactment of the Jus- preference to any eligible entity that cer- pliance with this Act through— tice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016, sub- tifies that the entity will use the grant funds ‘‘(i) a certification that the State has clause (II) of subparagraph (A)(ii) shall cease to— adopted, and is in full compliance with, the to have effect. ‘‘(A) improve forensic nurse examiner pro- national standards described in subsection ‘‘(ii) ADDITIONAL SUNSET.—On the date that grams in a rural area or for an underserved (a); or is 6 years after the date of enactment of the population, as those terms are defined in sec- ‘‘(ii) an assurance that the State intends to Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016, tion 4002 of the Violence Against Women Act adopt and achieve full compliance with those clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) shall cease to of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 13925); national standards so as to ensure that a cer- have effect. ‘‘(B) engage in activities that will assist in tification under clause (i) may be submitted ‘‘(iii) EMERGENCY ASSURANCES.— the employment of full-time forensic nurse in future years, which includes— ‘‘(I) REQUEST.—Notwithstanding clause (ii), examiners to conduct activities under sub- ‘‘(I) a commitment that not less than 5 during the 2-year period beginning 6 years section (a); or percent of such amount shall be used for this after the date of enactment of the Justice for ‘‘(C) sustain or establish a training pro- purpose; or All Reauthorization Act of 2016, a chief exec- gram for forensic nurse examiners. ‘‘(II) a request that the Attorney General utive officer of a State who certifies that the ‘‘(2) DIRECTIVE TO THE ATTORNEY GEN- hold 5 percent of such amount in abeyance State has audited not less than 90 percent of ERAL.—Not later than the beginning of fiscal pursuant to the requirements of subpara- prisons under the operational control of the year 2018, the Attorney General shall coordi- graph (E). executive branch of the State may request nate with the Secretary of Health and ‘‘(B) RULES FOR CERTIFICATION.— that the Attorney General allow the chief Human Services to inform Federally Quali- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A chief executive officer executive officer to submit an emergency as- fied Health Centers, Community Health Cen- of a State who submits a certification under surance in accordance with subparagraph ters, hospitals, colleges and universities, and this paragraph shall also provide the Attor- (A)(ii) as in effect on the day before the date other appropriate health-related entities ney General with— on which that subparagraph ceased to have about the role of forensic nurses and existing ‘‘(I) a list of the prisons under the oper- effect under clause (ii) of this subparagraph. resources available within the Department of ational control of the executive branch of ‘‘(II) GRANT OF REQUEST.—The Attorney Justice and the Department of Health and the State; General shall grant a request submitted Human Services to train or employ forensic ‘‘(II) a list of the prisons listed under sub- under subclause (I) within 60 days upon a nurses to address the needs of communities clause (I) that were audited during the most showing of good cause. dealing with sexual assault, domestic vio- recently concluded audit year; ‘‘(E) DISPOSITION OF FUNDS HELD IN ABEY- lence, and elder abuse. The Attorney General ‘‘(III) all final audit reports for prisons ANCE.— shall collaborate on this effort with non- listed under subclause (I) that were com- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If the chief executive of- governmental organizations representing fo- pleted during the most recently concluded ficer of a State who has submitted an assur- rensic nurses.’’. audit year; and ance under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) subse- SEC. 5. PROTECTING THE VIOLENCE AGAINST ‘‘(IV) a proposed schedule for completing quently submits a certification under sub- WOMEN ACT. an audit of all the prisons listed under subparagraph (A)(i) during the 3-year period be- Section 8(e)(1)(A) of the Prison Rape Elimi- clause (I) during the following 3 audit years. ginning on the date of enactment of the Jus- nation Act of 2003 (42 U.S.C. 15607(e)(1)(A)) is ‘‘(ii) AUDIT APPEAL EXCEPTION.—Beginning tice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016, the amended— on the date that is 3 years after the date of Attorney General will release all funds held (1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the enactment of the Justice for All Reauthor- in abeyance under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) to end; ization Act of 2016, a chief executive officer be used by the State in accordance with the (2) in clause (ii), by striking the period and of a State may submit a certification that conditions of the grant program for which inserting ‘‘; and’’; and the State is in full compliance pursuant to the funds were provided. (3) by inserting at the end the following: subparagraph (A)(i) even if a prison under ‘‘(ii) RELEASE OF FUNDS.—If the chief exec- ‘‘(iii) the program is not administered by the operational control of the executive utive officer of a State who has submitted an the Office on Violence Against Women of the branch of the State has an audit appeal assurance under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) is Department of Justice.’’. pending. unable to submit a certification during the 3- SEC. 6. CLARIFICATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST ‘‘(C) RULES FOR ASSURANCES.— year period beginning on the date of enact- WOMEN ACT HOUSING PROTEC- ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—A chief executive officer ment of the Justice for All Reauthorization TIONS. of a State who submits an assurance under Act of 2016, but does assure the Attorney Section 41411(b)(3)(B)(ii) of the Violence subparagraph (A)(ii) shall also provide the General that 2⁄3 of prisons under the oper- Against Women Act of 1994 (42 U.S.C. 14043e– Attorney General with— ational control of the executive branch of 11(b)(3)(B)(ii)) is amended— ‘‘(I) a list of the prisons under the oper- the State have been audited at least once, (1) in the first sentence, by inserting ‘‘or ational control of the executive branch of the Attorney General shall release all of the resident’’ after ‘‘any remaining tenant’’; and the State; funds of the State held in abeyance to be (2) in the second sentence, by inserting ‘‘or ‘‘(II) a list of the prisons listed under sub- used in adopting and achieving full compli- resident’’ after ‘‘tenant’’ each place it ap- clause (I) that were audited during the most ance with the national standards, if the pears. recently concluded audit year; State agrees to comply with the applicable SEC. 7. STRENGTHENING THE PRISON RAPE ‘‘(III) an explanation of any barriers the requirements in clauses (ii) and (iii) of sub- ELIMINATION ACT. State faces to completing required audits; paragraph (C). The Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 ‘‘(IV) all final audit reports for prisons list- ‘‘(iii) REDISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS.—If the (42 U.S.C. 15601 et seq.) is amended— ed under subclause (I) that were completed chief executive officer of a State who has

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.010 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6324 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 submitted an assurance under subparagraph than 2 years after the date on which a grant (A) in paragraph (1)(B)(i), by striking (A)(ii)(II) is unable to submit a certification is awarded under section 2801’’; ‘‘death’’; and during the 3-year period beginning on the (2) in section 2803(a) (42 U.S.C. 3797l(a))— (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘and date of enactment of the Justice for All Re- (A) in paragraph (1)— the applicant did not—’’ and all that follows authorization Act of 2016 and does not assure (i) by striking ‘‘Seventy-five percent’’ and through ‘‘knowingly fail to request’’ and in- the Attorney General that 2⁄3 of prisons inserting ‘‘Eighty-five percent’’; and serting ‘‘and the applicant did not knowingly under the operational control of the execu- (ii) by striking ‘‘75 percent’’ and inserting fail to request’’; tive branch of the State have been audited at ‘‘85 percent’’; (3) in subsection (b)(1)— least once, the Attorney General shall redis- (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘Twenty- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘and’’ tribute the funds of the State held in abey- five percent’’ and inserting ‘‘Fifteen per- at the end; ance to other States to be used in accordance cent’’; and (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- with the conditions of the grant program for (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘0.6 per- riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and which the funds were provided. cent’’ and inserting ‘‘1 percent’’; (C) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(F) PUBLICATION OF AUDIT RESULTS.—Not (3) in section 2804(a) (42 U.S.C. 3797m(a))— ‘‘(C) order the Government to— later than 1 year after the date of enactment (A) in paragraph (2)— ‘‘(i) prepare an inventory of the evidence of the Justice for All Reauthorization Act of (i) by inserting ‘‘impression evidence,’’ related to the case; and 2016, the Attorney General shall request after ‘‘latent prints,’’; and ‘‘(ii) issue a copy of the inventory to the from each State, and make available on an (ii) by inserting ‘‘digital evidence, fire evi- court, the applicant, and the Government.’’; appropriate Internet website, all final audit dence,’’ after ‘‘toxicology,’’; (4) in subsection (e)— reports completed to date for prisons under (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘and (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as the operational control of the executive medicolegal death investigators’’ after ‘‘lab- follows: branch of each State. The Attorney General oratory personnel’’; and ‘‘(1) RESULTS.— shall update such website annually with re- (C) by inserting at the end the following: ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The results of any DNA ports received from States under subpara- ‘‘(4) To address emerging forensic science testing ordered under this section shall be si- graphs (B)(i) and (C)(i). issues (such as statistics, contextual bias, multaneously disclosed to the court, the ap- ‘‘(G) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF NA- and uncertainty of measurement) and emerg- plicant, and the Government. TIONAL STANDARDS.—Not later than 2 years ing forensic science technology (such as high ‘‘(B) RESULTS EXCLUDE APPLICANT.— after the date of enactment of the Justice for throughput automation, statistical software, ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—If a DNA profile is ob- All Reauthorization Act of 2016, the Attor- and new types of instrumentation). tained through testing that excludes the ap- ney General shall issue a report to the Com- ‘‘(5) To educate and train forensic patholo- plicant as the source and the DNA complies mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and gists. with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s the Committee on the Judiciary of the House ‘‘(6) To fund medicolegal death investiga- requirements for the uploading of crime of Representatives on the status of imple- tion systems to facilitate accreditation of scene profiles to the National DNA Index mentation of the national standards and the medical examiner and coroner offices and System (referred to in this subsection as steps the Department, in conjunction with certification of medicolegal death investiga- ‘NDIS’), the court shall order that the law the States and other key stakeholders, is tors.’’; and enforcement entity with direct or conveyed taking to address any unresolved implemen- (4) in section 2806(a) (42 U.S.C. 3797o(a))— statutory jurisdiction that has access to the tation issues.’’; and (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘and’’ at NDIS submit the DNA profile obtained from (B) by adding at the end the following: the end; probative biological material from crime ‘‘(8) BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR AUDITORS.— (B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- scene evidence to determine whether the An individual seeking certification by the graph (5); and DNA profile matches a profile of a known in- Department of Justice to serve as an auditor (C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- dividual or a profile from an unsolved crime. of prison compliance with the national lowing: ‘‘(ii) NDIS SEARCH.—The results of a search standards described in subsection (a) shall, ‘‘(4) the progress of any unaccredited foren- under clause (i) shall be simultaneously dis- upon request, submit fingerprints in the sic science service provider receiving grant closed to the court, the applicant, and the manner determined by the Attorney General funds toward obtaining accreditation; and’’. Government.’’; and for criminal history record checks of the ap- (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘the Na- plicable State and Federal Bureau of Inves- Section 1001(a)(24) of title I of the Omnibus tional DNA Index System (referred to in this tigation repositories.’’. Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 subsection as ‘NDIS’)’’ and inserting SEC. 8. ADDITIONAL REAUTHORIZATIONS. (42 U.S.C. 3793(a)(24)) is amended— ‘‘NDIS’’; and (a) DNA RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.— (1) in subparagraph (H), by striking ‘‘and’’ (5) in subsection (g)(2)(B), by striking Section 305(c) of the Justice for All Act of at the end; ‘‘death’’. 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136b(c)) is amended by strik- (2) in subparagraph (I), by striking the pe- (b) PRESERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL EVI- ing ‘‘$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and DENCE.—Section 3600A of title 18, United through 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘$5,000,000 for (3) by adding at the end the following: States Code, is amended— each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021’’. ‘‘(J) $13,500,000 for fiscal year 2017; (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘under a (b) FBI DNA PROGRAMS.—Section 307(a) of ‘‘(K) $18,500,000 for fiscal year 2018; sentence of’’ and inserting ‘‘sentenced to’’; the Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law ‘‘(L) $19,000,000 for fiscal year 2019; and 108–405; 118 Stat. 2275) is amended by striking ‘‘(M) $21,000,000 for fiscal year 2020; and (2) in subsection (c)— ‘‘$42,100,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 ‘‘(N) $23,000,000 for fiscal year 2021.’’. (A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and through 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘$7,400,000 for SEC. 10. IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF REP- (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), fiscal year 2017 and $10,000,000 for each of fis- RESENTATION IN STATE CAPITAL and (5) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respec- cal years 2018 through 2021’’. CASES. tively. (c) DNA IDENTIFICATION OF MISSING PER- Section 426 of the Justice for All Act of SEC. 12. KIRK BLOODSWORTH POST-CONVICTION SONS.—Section 308(c) of the Justice for All 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14163e) is amended— DNA TESTING PROGRAM. Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136d(c)) is amended by (1) in subsection (a), by striking (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 413 of the Justice striking ‘‘fiscal years 2005 through 2009’’ and ‘‘$75,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 for All Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136 note) is inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2017 through 2021’’. through 2009’’ and inserting: amended— SEC. 9. PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCES ‘‘(1) $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2017; (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), IMPROVEMENT GRANTS. ‘‘(2) $7,500,000 for fiscal year 2018; by striking ‘‘fiscal years 2005 through 2009’’ (a) GRANTS.—Part BB of title I of the Om- ‘‘(3) $12,500,000 for fiscal year 2019; and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2017 through nibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of ‘‘(4) $17,500,000 for fiscal year 2020; and 2021’’; and 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3797j) is amended— ‘‘(5) $22,500,000 for fiscal year 2021.’’; and (2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting (1) in section 2802(2) (42 U.S.C. 3797k(2)), by (2) in subsection (b), by inserting before the following: inserting after ‘‘bodies’’ the following: ‘‘and, the period at the end the following: ‘‘, or ‘‘(2) for eligible entities that are a State or except with regard to any medical exam- upon a showing of good cause, and at the dis- unit of local government, provide a certifi- iner’s office, or coroner’s office in the State, cretion of the Attorney General, the State cation by the chief legal officer of the State is accredited by an accrediting body that is may determine a fair allocation of funds in which the eligible entity operates or the a signatory to an internationally recognized across the uses described in sections 421 and chief legal officer of the jurisdiction in arrangement and that offers accreditation to 422’’. which the funds will be used for the purposes forensic science conformity assessment bod- SEC. 11. POST-CONVICTION DNA TESTING. of the grants, that the State or jurisdic- ies using an accreditation standard that is (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 3600 of title 18, tion— recognized by that internationally recog- United States Code, is amended— ‘‘(A) provides DNA testing of specified evi- nized arrangement, or attests, in a manner (1) by striking ‘‘under a sentence of’’ in dence under a State statute or a State or that is legally binding and enforceable, to each place it appears and inserting ‘‘sen- local rule or regulation to persons sentenced use a portion of the grant amount to prepare tenced to’’; to imprisonment or death for a State felony and apply for such accreditation not more (2) in subsection (a)— offense, in a manner intended to ensure a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:15 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.010 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6325 reasonable process for resolving claims of ac- juvenile justice delinquency prevention pro- fraud, and abuse of funds by grantees. The tual innocence that ensures post-conviction grams, community corrections, and reentry Inspector General shall determine the appro- DNA testing in at least those cases that services; priate number of grantees to be audited each would be covered by section 3600(a) of title ‘‘(B) include a description of how the State year. 18, United States Code, had they been Fed- will allocate funding within and among each (2) MANDATORY EXCLUSION.—A recipient of eral cases and, if the results of the testing of the uses described in subparagraphs (A) grant funds under this Act that is found to exclude the applicant as the source of the through (G) of section 501(a)(1); have an unresolved audit finding shall not be DNA, permits the applicant to apply for ‘‘(C) describe the process used by the State eligible to receive grant funds under this Act post-conviction relief, notwithstanding any for gathering evidence-based data and devel- during the 2 fiscal years beginning after the provision of law that would otherwise bar oping and using evidence-based and evidence- 12-month period described in paragraph (5). the application as untimely; and gathering approaches in support of funding (3) PRIORITY.—In awarding grants under ‘‘(B) preserves biological evidence, as de- decisions; this Act, the Attorney General shall give pri- fined in section 3600A of title 18, United ‘‘(D) describe the barriers at the State and ority to eligible entities that, during the 3 States Code, under a State statute or a State local level for accessing data and imple- fiscal years before submitting an application or local rule, regulation, or practice in a menting evidence-based approaches to pre- for a grant under this Act, did not have an manner intended to ensure that reasonable venting and reducing crime and recidivism; unresolved audit finding showing a violation measures are taken by the State or jurisdic- and in the terms or conditions of a Department tion to preserve biological evidence secured ‘‘(E) be updated every 5 years, with annual of Justice grant program. in relation to the investigation or prosecu- progress reports that— (4) REIMBURSEMENT.—If an entity is award- tion of, at a minimum, murder, nonnegligent ‘‘(i) address changing circumstances in the ed grant funds under this Act during the 2- manslaughter and sexual offenses.’’. State, if any; fiscal-year period in which the entity is (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ‘‘(ii) describe how the State plans to adjust barred from receiving grants under para- Section 412(b) of the Justice for All Act of funding within and among each of the uses graph (2), the Attorney General shall— 2004 (42 U.S.C. 14136e(b)) is amended by strik- described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) (A) deposit an amount equal to the grant ing ‘‘$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 of section 501(a)(1); funds that were improperly awarded to the through 2009’’ and inserting ‘‘$10,000,000 for ‘‘(iii) provide an ongoing assessment of grantee into the General Fund of the Treas- each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021’’. need; ury; and (B) seek to recoup the costs of the repay- SEC. 13. ESTABLISHMENT OF BEST PRACTICES ‘‘(iv) discuss the accomplishment of goals FOR EVIDENCE RETENTION. identified in any plan previously prepared ment to the fund from the grant recipient that was erroneously awarded grant funds. (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle A of title IV of under this paragraph; and the Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law ‘‘(v) reflect how the plan influenced fund- (5) DEFINED TERM.—In this section, the 108–405; 118 Stat. 2278) is amended by adding ing decisions in the previous year. term ‘‘unresolved audit finding’’ means an audit report finding in the final audit report at the end the following: ‘‘(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— of the Inspector General of the Department ‘‘(1) STRATEGIC PLANNING.—Not later than ‘‘SEC. 414. ESTABLISHMENT OF BEST PRACTICES of Justice that the grantee has utilized grant FOR EVIDENCE RETENTION. 90 days after the date of enactment of this funds for an unauthorized expenditure or ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Director of the Na- subsection, the Attorney General shall begin otherwise unallowable cost that is not closed tional Institute of Justice, in consultation to provide technical assistance to States and or resolved within a 12-month period begin- with Federal, State, and local law enforce- local governments requesting support to dening on the date when the final audit report ment agencies and government laboratories, velop and implement the strategic plan re- is issued. shall— quired under subsection (a)(6). The Attorney (6) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION REQUIRE- ‘‘(1) establish best practices for evidence General may enter into agreements with 1 or MENTS.— retention to focus on the preservation of fo- more non-governmental organizations to (A) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this sec- provide technical assistance and training rensic evidence; and tion and the grant programs described in under this paragraph. ‘‘(2) assist State, local, and tribal govern- this Act, the term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ ROTECTION OF CONSTITUTIONAL ments in adopting and implementing the ‘‘(2) P means an organization that is described in best practices established under paragraph RIGHTS.—Not later than 90 days after the section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (1). date of enactment of this subsection, the At- of 1986 and is exempt from taxation under ‘‘(b) DEADLINE.—Not later than 1 year after torney General shall begin to provide tech- section 501(a) of such Code. nical assistance to States and local govern- the date of enactment of this section, the Di- (B) PROHIBITION.—The Attorney General rector of the National Institute of Justice ments, including any agent thereof with re- shall not award a grant under any grant pro- shall publish the best practices established sponsibility for administration of justice, re- gram described in this Act to a nonprofit or- under subsection (a)(1). questing support to meet the obligations es- ganization that holds money in offshore ac- ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—Nothing in this section tablished by the Sixth Amendment to the counts for the purpose of avoiding paying the shall be construed to require or obligate Constitution of the United States, which tax described in section 511(a) of the Internal compliance with the best practices estab- shall include— Revenue Code of 1986. lished under subsection (a)(1).’’. ‘‘(A) public dissemination of practices, (C) DISCLOSURE.—Each nonprofit organiza- (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- structures, or models for the administration tion that is awarded a grant under a grant MENT.—The table of contents in section 1(b) of justice consistent with the requirements program described in this Act and uses the of the Justice for All Act of 2004 (Public Law of the Sixth Amendment; and procedures prescribed in regulations to cre- 108–405; 118 Stat. 2260) is amended by insert- ‘‘(B) assistance with adopting and imple- ate a rebuttable presumption of reasonable- ing after the item relating to section 413 the menting a system for the administration of ness for the compensation of its officers, di- following: justice consistent with the requirements of rectors, trustees and key employees, shall ‘‘Sec. 414. Establishment of best practices the Sixth Amendment. disclose to the Attorney General, in the ap- for evidence retention.’’. ‘‘(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— plication for the grant, the process for deter- SEC. 14. EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF CRIMI- For each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021, of mining such compensation, including the NAL JUSTICE. the amounts appropriated to carry out this independent persons involved in reviewing (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be subpart, not less than $5,000,000 and not more and approving such compensation, the com- cited as the ‘‘Effective Administration of than $10,000,000 shall be used to carry out parability data used, and contemporaneous Criminal Justice Act of 2016’’. this subsection.’’. substantiation of the deliberation and deci- (b) STRATEGIC PLANNING.—Section 502 of (c) APPLICABILITY.—The requirement to sion. Upon request, the Attorney General title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and submit a strategic plan under section shall make the information disclosed under Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3752) is 501(a)(6) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Con- this subsection available for public inspec- amended— trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by tion. (1) by inserting ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—’’ before subsection (b), shall apply to any application (7) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Unless oth- ‘‘To request a grant’’; and submitted under such section 501 for a grant erwise explicitly provided in authorizing leg- (2) by adding at the end the following: for any fiscal year beginning after the date islation, not more than 7.5 percent of the ‘‘(6) A comprehensive Statewide plan de- that is 1 year after the date of enactment of amounts authorized to be appropriated under tailing how grants received under this sec- this Act. this Act may be used by the Attorney Gen- tion will be used to improve the administra- SEC. 15. OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY. eral for salaries and administrative expenses tion of the criminal justice system, which All grants awarded by the Department of of the Department of Justice. shall— Justice that are authorized under this Act (8) CONFERENCE EXPENDITURES.— ‘‘(A) be designed in consultation with local shall be subject to the following: (A) LIMITATION.—No amounts authorized to governments, and representatives of all seg- (1) AUDIT REQUIREMENT.—Beginning in fis- be appropriated to the Department of Justice ments of the criminal justice system, includ- cal year 2016, and each fiscal year thereafter, under this Act may be used by the Attorney ing judges, prosecutors, law enforcement per- the Inspector General of the Department of General or by any individual or organization sonnel, corrections personnel, and providers Justice shall conduct audits of recipients of awarded discretionary funds through a coop- of indigent defense services, victim services, grants under this Act to prevent waste, erative agreement under this Act, to host or

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National Commission of Forensic Science ‘‘(3) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report re- (B) WRITTEN APPROVAL.—Written approval and approved by the Attorney General on quired under paragraph (1) shall include rec- under subparagraph (A) shall include a writ- September 8, 2014; ommendations on the best practices for— ten estimate of all costs associated with the (4) provide Congress with a comprehensive ‘‘(A) requesting restitution in cases in conference, including the cost of all food and view of the infrastructure, equipment, and which restitution may be sought under each beverages, audio/visual equipment, honoraria personnel needs of the broad forensic science provision of this title and the Controlled for speakers, and any entertainment. community; and Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) that (C) REPORT.—The Deputy Attorney General (5) be made available to the public. authorizes restitution; shall submit an annual report to the Com- SEC. 17. CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE. ‘‘(B) obtaining restitution orders from the mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and (a) AMENDMENT.—Section 1404(c)(1)(A) of district courts of the United States; and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(C) collecting restitution ordered by the of Representatives on all conference expendi- 10603(c)(1)(A)) is amended by inserting ‘‘vic- district courts of the United States. tures approved by operation of this para- tim services,’’ before ‘‘demonstration ‘‘(4) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after graph. projects’’. the date on which the report required under (9) PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING ACTIVITY.— (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of paragraph (1) is submitted, the Comptroller (A) IN GENERAL.—Amounts authorized to be Congress that the proposed rule entitled General of the United States shall prepare appropriated under this Act may not be uti- ‘‘VOCA Victim Assistance Program’’ pub- and submit to the Committee on the Judici- lized by any grant recipient to— lished by the Office of Victims of Crime of ary of the House of Representatives and the (i) lobby any representative of the Depart- the Department of Justice in the Federal Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate a Register on August 27, 2013 (78 Fed. Reg. ment of Justice regarding the award of grant report on the implementation by the Attor- 52877), is consistent with section 1404 of the funding; or ney General of the best practices rec- Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10603). (ii) lobby any representative of a Federal, ommended under paragraph (3).’’. State, local, or tribal government regarding SEC. 18. IMPROVING THE RESTITUTION PROCESS. the award of grant funding. Section 3612 of title 18, United States Code, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- (B) PENALTY.—If the Attorney General de- is amended by adding at the end the fol- ant to the rule, the gentleman from termines that any recipient of a grant under lowing: Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- this Act has violated subparagraph (A), the ‘‘(j) EVALUATION OF OFFICES OF THE UNITED tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON STATES ATTORNEY AND DEPARTMENT COMPO- Attorney General shall— LEE) each will control 20 minutes. NENTS.— (i) require the grant recipient to repay the The Chair recognizes the gentleman grant in full; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General (ii) prohibit the grant recipient from re- shall, as part of the regular evaluation proc- from Virginia. ceiving another grant under this Act for not ess, evaluate each office of the United States GENERAL LEAVE less than 5 years. attorney and each component of the Depart- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask (10) PREVENTING DUPLICATIVE GRANTS.— ment of Justice on the performance of the office or the component, as the case may be, in unanimous consent that all Members (A) IN GENERAL.—Before the Attorney Gen- may have 5 legislative days within eral awards a grant to an applicant under seeking and recovering restitution for vic- this Act, the Attorney General shall com- tims under each provision of this title and which to revise and extend their re- pare potential grant awards with other the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 marks and include extraneous mate- grants awarded under this Act to determine et seq.) that authorizes restitution. rials on S. 2577, currently under consid- whether duplicate grants are awarded for the ‘‘(2) REQUIREMENT.—Following an evalua- eration. same purpose. tion under paragraph (1), each office of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (B) REPORT.—If the Attorney General United States attorney and each component objection to the request of the gen- awards duplicate grants to the same appli- of the Department of Justice shall work to improve the practices of the office or compo- tleman from Virginia? cant for the same purpose, the Attorney Gen- There was no objection. eral shall submit to the Committee on the nent, as the case may be, with respect to Judiciary of the Senate and the Committee seeking and recovering restitution for vic- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I on the Judiciary of the House of Representa- tims under each provision of this title and yield myself such time as I may con- tives a report that includes— the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 sume. (i) a list of all duplicate grants awarded, et seq.) that authorizes restitution. On October 30, 2004, President George ‘‘(k) GAO REPORTS.— including the total dollar amount of any du- W. Bush signed into law the Justice for plicate grants awarded; and ‘‘(1) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this subsection, the All Act of 2004. The law contains four (ii) the reason the Attorney General very important sections related to vic- awarded the duplicate grants. Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit to the Committee tims of crime and improving the crimi- SEC. 16. NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF FORENSIC LAB- ORATORIES. on the Judiciary of the House of Representa- nal justice process. The law protects (a) STUDY AND REPORT.—Not later than Oc- tives and the Committee on the Judiciary of the rights of crime victims and elimi- tober 1, 2018, the Attorney General shall con- the Senate a report on restitution sought by nates the substantial backlog of DNA duct a study and submit a report to the Com- the Attorney General under each provision samples collected from both crime mittee on the Judiciary of the Senate and of this title and the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) that authorizes res- scenes and convicted offenders. It also the Committee on the Judiciary of the House improves and expands the DNA testing of Representatives on the status and needs of titution during the 3-year period preceding the forensic science community. the report. capacity of Federal, State, and local (b) REQUIREMENTS.—The report required ‘‘(2) CONTENTS.—The report required under crime laboratories. under subsection (a) shall— paragraph (1) shall include statistically valid Finally, it establishes the rights of (1) examine the status of current workload, estimates of— crime victims in Federal criminal pro- backlog, personnel, equipment, and equip- ‘‘(A) the number of cases in which a de- ceedings and provides mechanisms for ment needs of public crime laboratories and fendant was convicted and the Attorney Gen- enforcing these rights. medical examiner and coroner offices; eral could seek restitution under this title or (2) include an overview of academic foren- the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 801 The bill before us today, S. 2577, the sic science resources and needs, from a broad et seq.); Justice for All Reauthorization Act of forensic science perspective, including non- ‘‘(B) the number of cases in which the At- 2016, is a bipartisan and bicameral bill traditional crime laboratory disciplines such torney General sought restitution; that builds on the 2004 Justice for All as forensic anthropology, forensic ento- ‘‘(C) of the cases in which the Attorney Act. It further improves the criminal mology, and others as determined appro- General sought restitution, the number of justice system and ensures public con- priate by the Attorney General; times restitution was ordered by the district fidence in it. It strengthens crime vic- (3) consider— courts of the United States; tims’ rights and programs by increas- (A) the National Institute of Justice study, ‘‘(D) the amount of restitution ordered by Forensic Sciences: Review of Status and the district courts of the United States; ing access to restitution for Federal Needs, published in 1999; ‘‘(E) the amount of restitution collected crime victims. (B) the Bureau of Justice Statistics census pursuant to the restitution orders described The act also further reduces the rape reports on Publicly Funded Forensic Crime in subparagraph (D); kit backlog and provides resources for

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When the innocent grams in rural and underserved areas, quiring the Justice Department to as- are jailed for decades for crimes they and training forensic nurses. did not commit, when victims watch sist State and local governments to im- b 1545 prove their indigent defense systems. their attackers go free because the Additionally, it ensures the implemen- physical evidence was misplaced or Agencies across the country would tation of the Prison Rape Elimination never tested, or when overworked fo- realize further reductions in their rape Act. rensic lab technicians provide false re- kit backlogs because the Justice De- I commend the gentleman from ports, the people’s trust and belief in partment would be required, under this Texas (Mr. POE) for his hard work on the system is diminished. legislation, to use at least 75 percent of this bill. The bill we are considering today the funds made available for forensic Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of would strengthen crime victims’ testing for direct testing of crime scene my time. rights, programs, and services. In addi- evidence, including rape kits. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I tion, it would further reduce the rape Under this measure, Debbie Smith yield myself such time as I may con- kit backlog, provide additional re- grant recipients would have to report sume. sources to forensic labs, improve access on the achievement of activities con- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support to post-conviction DNA testing, ensure ducted using grant funds. S. 2577 would of S. 2577, the Justice for All Reauthor- implementation of the Prison Rape require the Attorney General to report ization Act of 2016, and the complemen- Elimination Act, and improve the over- annually to Congress on how Debbie tary House bill that was authored by all administration of criminal justice Smith grant funds are being used to my good friend and colleague from systems nationwide, including increas- improve DNA testing and reduce the Texas (Mr. POE), and my good friend ing accountability, transparency, effec- backlogs. and colleague from California (Mr. tiveness and fiscal efficiency. I know that my good friend CAROLYN COSTA)—this is an important bill—and, I hate having to give anecdotal sto- MALONEY has been involved in these of course, my Senator from the State ries, but, unfortunately, again, in Har- issues as well. of Texas, Senator CORNYN. ris County, thousands of pieces of evi- S. 2577 would reauthorize funding for This bill now comes to the floor of dence were lost when they were in the several other DNA grant programs, in- the House as S. 2577. This bipartisan, possession of one of our local law en- cluding the Paul Coverdell Forensic bicameral legislation advances this forcement structures. We have a lot of Science Improvement Grant Program, Congress’ efforts to enhance and im- law enforcement layers. This happened which helps States and local govern- prove our Nation’s criminal justice sys- to be a constable’s office. ments that need it greatly speak to the tem for victims, law enforcement, the Mr. Speaker, you know how dam- loss of thousands of pieces of evidence courts, and innocent persons, while aging and dangerous that is to victims’ in a local law enforcement office. also fostering public trust and con- rights, to criminal justice, to the Con- In that same vein, the Attorney Gen- fidence in our criminal justice system. stitution. That is why this bill is so eral would be required to conduct a It also reinforces the important work very important. Being the victim of a needs assessment for State and local that the House Judiciary Committee crime is a harrowing, disorienting ex- forensic science labs to better utilize has been doing under Chairman GOOD- perience. We must do our best to erase Federal funding. LATTE and Ranking Member CONYERS. or ease the suffering of victims and as- This bill would also enhance protec- My greatest hope, as the ranking mem- sist them as they work to rebuild their tions for the innocent by improving ac- ber on the Subcommittee on Crime, lives. cess to postconviction DNA testing, en- Terrorism, Homeland Security, and In- Under S. 2577, housing rights for vic- couraging States to test DNA evidence vestigations, is that we can finish our tims of domestic violence would be ex- in criminal cases for which there is un- work with the enormity of bills, sen- panded, and Violence Against Women tested DNA evidence, expanding State tencing reduction, prison reform, juve- Act funding would be protected from access to postconviction DNA testing nile justice reform. I would like to op- reductions due to Federal penalties. funds by narrowing the evidence pres- timistically think we might get these Other victim-centered programs would ervation requirement, and authorizing for the holiday season. be reauthorized by this bill, including Federal postconviction DNA testing for S. 2577 would reauthorize and im- programs used to notify victims of individuals who can show exculpatory prove upon various programs that their right to be heard in court, to DNA evidence exists in their case de- began with the initial passage of the offer victims legal assistance, and to spite having pled guilty. appropriately named Justice for All provide interpreters for Federal crime We have a responsibility to make Act. I was proud to support this victims who wish to participate in this criminal justice system fit in the groundbreaking legislation in 2004, leg- court proceedings. four corners of the Constitution. That islation intended to protect all persons Additionally, the Government Ac- includes due process as one of the ele- who find themselves involved with the countability Office will be required to ments and certainly the response and criminal justice system, and instill ac- determine the potential benefits to caring of those individuals who have countability throughout that system. crime victims, if any, by broadening been victims. We have a responsibility The programs we enacted in 2004 in- the authority of Federal courts to to ensure the safe and humane treat- creased resources to boost the testing award restitution. Our crime victims ment of individuals, even if they are capabilities of forensic crime labora- need relief. We need to give them hope convicted of crimes and in prison. tories and eliminate the backlog of and a sense that we care about them. Compliance with the Prison Rape DNA samples from sexual assaults, The Attorney General will be re- Elimination Act would be an all-but- crime scenes, and convicted offenders. I quired to evaluate the effectiveness of certain result of the incentive struc- know this firsthand because Harris the Justice Department components ture set in S. 2577, which would require County—a very large county; fifth in and U.S. Attorney Offices in pursuing State and local governments to focus the Nation—experienced this calamity, and obtaining restitution for crime vic- more resources on implementation of along with the city of Houston, the tims. We all know DNA is a crucial ele- this legislation’s directives, which we fact that these kits and other DNA evi- ment of many criminal cases, helping really need, while allowing the flexi- dence just couldn’t seem to be tested to identify suspects, perpetrators of bility necessary to reach full compli- expeditiously. crimes, and to exclude the innocent. ance. For example, States that receive It also enhanced protections for vic- This bill would ensure that victims of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice As- tims of crimes, and established meas- sexual assault receive essential serv- sistance Grants would be required to

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I believe that this bill answers our tential benefits to crime victims, if any, by Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join me concerns on the question of criminal broadening the authority of federal courts to in supporting this important legislation and I justice reform and constitutional pro- award restitution. reserve the balance of my time. tection for all. And, the Attorney General would be re- The Justice for All Reauthorization Act is Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to quired to evaluate the effectiveness of Justice supported by a broad spectrum of organiza- join me in supporting this important Department components and U.S. Attorney tions involved in, or affected by, our criminal legislation. Offices in pursuing and obtaining restitution for justice system. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of S. crime victims. These organizations include— 2577, the ‘‘Justice for All Reauthorization Act We all know DNA is a crucial element of the National Sheriffs Association and the of 2016,’’ as amended. many criminal cases, helping to identify sus- National District Attorneys Association; This bipartisan, bicameral legislation ad- pects and perpetrators of crimes and exclude the Council of State Governments; vances this Congress’s efforts to enhance and the innocent. the U.S. Conference of Mayors; improve our Nation’s criminal justice system This bill would ensure that victims of sexual the National Center for Victims of Crime; for victims, law enforcement, the courts, and assault receive essential services and are able the Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil innocent persons, while also fostering public to see their attackers brought to justice by re- Rights; trust and confidence in our criminal justice newing the DNA Backlog Grant Program and the Human Rights Campaign; and system. expanding grants for forensic nurse exam- the Innocence Project. S. 2577 would reauthorize and improve iners, giving priority to hiring full-time forensic In closing, I want to commend my col- upon various programs that began with the ini- nurses, establishing programs in rural and un- leagues in the House, including Judiciary tial passage of the appropriately-named Jus- derserved areas, and training forensic nurses. Committee Chairman BOB GOODLATTE, Crime tice for All Act. Agencies across the country would realize Subcommittee Chairman JIM SENSENBRENNER, I was proud to support this groundbreaking further reductions in their rape kit backlogs be- and Congressman TED POE, sponsor of the legislation in 2004—legislation intended to pro- cause the Justice Department would be re- House companion. tect all persons who find themselves involved quired under this legislation to use at least 75 And, I also want to acknowledge Senator with the criminal justice system and instill ac- percent of funds made available for forensic PATRICK LEAHY for his authorship of the under- countability throughout that system. testing for direct testing of crime scene evi- lying statute and for his leadership in the reau- The programs we enacted in 2004 in- dence, including rape kits. thorization of these critical programs. creased resources to boost the testing capa- Under this measure, Debbie Smith Grant re- For the foregoing reasons, I urge my col- bilities of forensic crime laboratories and elimi- cipients would have to report on the achieve- leagues to join me in voting for this legislation nate the backlog of DNA samples from sexual ment of activities conducted using grant funds. today. assaults, crime scenes, and convicted offend- S. 2577 would require the Attorney General to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ers. report annually to Congress on how Debbie my time. It also enhanced protections for victims of Smith Grant funds are being used to improve Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I crimes and established measures to prevent DNA testing and reduce the backlogs. have no additional speakers, and I re- and overturn wrongful convictions. Further, S. 2577 would reauthorize funding serve the balance of my time. The time has come to build upon the foun- for several other DNA grant programs, includ- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I dation we laid in 2004. ing the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Im- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Fairness and equal treatment under the law provement Grant Program, which helps states California (Mr. COSTA), who is an origi- are two fundamental values of our Nation’s and local governments improve the quality of nal cosponsor of this legislation. system of justice. When the innocent are jailed forensic science services provided. Mr. COSTA. I thank the gentle- for decades for crimes they did not commit, In that same vein, the Attorney General woman from Texas for yielding 2 min- when victims watch their attackers go free be- would be required to conduct a needs assess- utes, and I want to thank her and the cause the physical evidence was misplaced or ment for state and local forensic science labs chairman, the gentleman from Vir- never tested, or when overworked forensic lab to better utilize federal funding. ginia, for their hard work on this very technicians provide false reports, the people’s This bill would also enhance protections for important piece of legislation. trust and belief in the system is diminished. the innocent by— Mr. Speaker, as the lead Democratic The bill we are considering today would improving access to post-conviction DNA cosponsor of the Justice for All Reau- strengthen crime victims’ rights, programs, and testing; thorization Act and the co-chair of the services. encouraging states to test DNA evidence in Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus, In addition, it would— criminal cases for which there is untested along with my good friend and col- further reduce the rape kit backlog; DNA evidence; league Congressman TED POE, who I provide additional resources to forensic expanding state access to post-conviction know wanted to be here and who has labs; DNA testing funds by narrowing the evidence worked so hard on this legislation, we improve access to post-conviction DNA test- preservation requirement; and as the chairs of the bipartisan Congres- ing; authorizing federal post-conviction DNA test- sional Victims’ Rights Caucus want ensure implementation of the Prison Rape ing for individuals who can show exculpatory those groups out there throughout the Elimination Act; and DNA evidence exists in their case despite hav- country to understand how important improve the overall administration of crimi- ing pled guilty. this legislation is. The broad coalition nal justice systems nationwide by increasing We have a responsibility to ensure the safe of groups that are supporting this and accountability, transparency, effectiveness, and humane treatment of individuals even if the bipartisan group of lawmakers who and fiscal efficiency. they are convicted of crimes and sentenced to worked tirelessly to get this legislation Being the victim of a crime is a harrowing, prison. on the House floor today is making a disorienting experience. We must do our best Compliance with the Prison Rape Elimi- difference. to ease the suffering of victims and assist nation Act would be an all but certain result of The Justice for All Reauthorization them as they work to rebuild their lives. the incentive structure set forth in S. 2577, Act will improve our criminal justice Under S. 2577, housing rights for victims of which would require state and local govern- system, and it will strengthen pro- domestic violence would be expanded and Vi- ments to focus more resources on implemen- grams for victims of crimes. The heal- olence Against Women Act funding would be tation of this legislation’s directives, while al- ing process for the survivors of violent protected from reductions due to federal pen- lowing the flexibility necessary to reach full crime, as we all know, can be ex- alties. compliance. tremely painful and it can be difficult. Other victim-centered programs would be For example, states that receive Edward This legislation also helps those sur- reauthorized by this bill, including programs Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant vivors by providing resources to re- used to notify victims of their right to be heard grants would be required to develop a stra- duce, as has been noted already, the

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It also committee Chairman SENSENBRENNER; test unexamined DNA evidence in criminal assists with hiring full-time sexual as- and Congressman TED POE, the sponsor cases to ensure that innocent people are not sault nurse examiners in every hospital of the House companion; and the work imprisoned for crimes they did not commit. But throughout the country. that we have done on the Judiciary one of the most important things this law will Additionally, this bill ensures that Committee, as I started out my re- do is tackle the national rape kit backlog by the guilty are punished and helps to marks, in dealing with the enormity of providing critically important resources to fo- protect the wrongfully convicted by sentencing, passing legislation that rensic labs. A victim of rape is sentenced to a improving access to postconviction will reduce the impact of mandatory lifetime of mental turmoil, but as rape victim DNA testing. One thing we have minimums, prison reform that we have Debbie Smith can attest, also knowing that learned for certain over the last decade passed, and certainly looking to reform your attacker is still on the streets is far worse. is that, in law enforcement, DNA test- juvenile justice. Debbie was at home doing laundry one ing has become an important tool to I, too, hope that the legislation that afternoon in Williamsburg, Virginia. Suddenly, apprehend and to prove guilt where, in we are speaking of will move and be a masked intruder walked through her back- fact, we did not have that tool before. passed before this session of Congress door and dragged her outside into a wooded These strengthened policies will bet- ends. I would like to think optimisti- area where he raped her repeatedly. Her ter provide support for victims of crime cally that we may get some very im- attacker told her that if she called the police, throughout the country. portant bills that we have dealt with in he would return to her house and kill her. She The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Judiciary Committee passed as was lucky to escape with her life. It was only time of the gentleman has expired. well. after her husband begged her to contact the I also want to acknowledge Senator Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I police that she agreed to take a forensic PATRICK LEAHY for his authorship of yield the gentleman an additional 1 exam. Even though the police had a DNA the underlying statute and for his lead- minute. sample, they didn’t test her rape kit. Debbie ership of the reauthorization of these Mr. COSTA. I thank the gentle- was left in fear that her rapist would return to critical programs, and as I indicated, woman. her home and kill her for reporting her rape. my senior Senator, JOHN CORNYN, of Mr. Speaker, these policies will pro- Finally, after six and a half years, the police vide better support for victims of crime Texas. I want to conclude by saying that I tested Debbie’s kit and put her attacker behind throughout the country, especially bars. Debbie has since become a fierce advo- those who live in rural regions, and we left Texas in the backdrop of a Federal court hearing that dealt with the bro- cate for the elimination of the rape kit testing have many rural regions throughout backlog that occurs all across the nation, and the country. I represent one of those ken bail system, another aspect of criminal justice reform, where 40 per- she has been a loud supporter of the Justice areas in California, the San Joaquin for All Reauthorization Act’s provisions to ad- Valley. cent of individuals on misdemeanors who cannot pay $150 or cannot pay $100 dress this issue. I urge my colleagues in the House to As Debbie has said, I know that DNA test- support this bill, and I hope the Senate remain incarcerated. What we are doing today is we are joining in a bi- ing gave me peace, and I want to make sure acts swiftly before the end of the year that other victims have that same opportunity. so this Justice for All Reauthorization partisan manner to begin to approach some of those inequities by this legis- The Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 Act is enacted before Congress ad- is supported by over a thousand victim advo- journs. lation, and I know that we can move forward on many others. So I urge my cacy groups from around the country. I urge Let us remember, Mr. Speaker, that my colleagues to vote to pass this important, these victims of crimes are members of colleagues to join me in voting for this legislation today, which is an impor- bipartisan piece of legislation. our families; they are our neighbors; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The they are people who we know in our tant bill, S. 2577, and the House companion. question is on the motion offered by communities and in our congressional Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. districts. We know who they are, and of my time. GOODLATTE) that the House suspend we know that these are innocent vic- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I the rules and pass the bill, S. 2577, as tims of crime. This legislation goes a yield myself the balance of my time. amended. long way to address their issues. I urge Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the The question was taken; and (two- the support of my colleagues. gentleman from Texas (Mr. POE) for his thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I re- hard work and his leadership on this rules were suspended and the bill, as serve the balance of my time. issue, and I thank the gentleman from amended, was passed. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I California (Mr. COSTA) as well. A motion to reconsider was laid on yield myself such time as I may con- This is a very good bill, and I urge the table. sume. my colleagues to vote for the Justice Mr. Speaker, I will close my remarks for All Reauthorization Act of 2016. f by thanking Mr. COSTA for his leader- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL ship. We know that our good friend of my time. HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE Congressman TED POE wanted to be Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today, I Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I here. We thank him for his leadership urge the House to pass the Justice for All Re- move to suspend the rules and pass the and the many Members who engaged in authorization Act to improve crime victims ac- bill (H.R. 5422) to ensure funding for this important legislation. cess to justice, support law enforcement, ex- the National Human Trafficking Hot- The Justice for All Reauthorization onerate the innocent, and strengthen and im- line, and for other purposes. Act is supported by a broad spectrum prove our criminal justice system. In the The Clerk read the title of the bill. of organizations involved in or affected House, I would like to thank Representative The text of the bill is as follows: by our criminal justice system. Let me JIM COSTA for joining me in introducing this im- share a few: the National Sheriffs’ As- portant legislation. I would also like to thank H.R. 5422 sociation, the National District Attor- Senator JOHN CORNYN and Senator PATRICK Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- neys Association, the Council of State LEAHY for sponsoring this bill in the Senate. resentatives of the United States of America in Governments, the United States Con- The Justice for All Act of 2004 enhanced Congress assembled, ference of Mayors, the National Center protection for crime victims, provided re- SECTION 1. FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE; for Victims of Crime, the Washington sources to expand the use of DNA and foren- PERFECTING AMENDMENT. Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, sic technology to capture and convict crimi- (a) HHS FUNDING FOR TRAFFICKING HOT- the Human Rights Campaign, and the nals, and established safeguards to reverse LINE.—Section 107(b)(1)(B)(ii) of the Traf- Innocence Project. wrongful convictions. ficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22

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We look forward to connecting human trafficking victims (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments and survivors to local, victim-centered made by this Act shall take effect as if en- continuing to work against the scourge acted as part of the Justice for Victims of of human trafficking. We have been support services that provide crisis Trafficking Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–22; told, of course, of Houston being the intervention, urgent or nonurgent care, 129 Stat. 227). epicenter of such. or lead them to safety; providing tools The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- As I have said many times before, to fight against human trafficking; and ant to the rule, the gentleman from trafficking in human beings has no reporting potential trafficking tips to Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE) and the gen- place in a civilized society. Congress law enforcement. This is a very valu- tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON decided 150 years ago that no indi- able service and lifeline. LEE) each will control 20 minutes. vidual deserves to be bought, owned, or I urge my colleagues to support this The Chair recognizes the gentleman sold. Our country is now faced with a legislation. from Virginia. modern-day version of slavery that de- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of GENERAL LEAVE nies victims of their humanity and vio- my time. Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask lates the most basic American ideals of Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I re- unanimous consent that all Members liberty and individual autonomy. serve the balance of my time. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I may have 5 legislative days in which to Human trafficking is the second fast- yield 2 minutes to the distinguished revise and extend their remarks and in- est growing criminal enterprise: 4,177 gentlewoman from California (Ms. clude extraneous materials on H.R. sex trafficking cases and 824 traf- BASS), who has a long history of work- 5422, currently under consideration. ficking cases were reported in the first The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 9 months of this year in the United ing with children, of arguing and advo- objection to the request of the gen- States and its territories. Traffickers cating against the mistreatment of fos- tleman from Virginia? use trickery and, most often, coercion ter care children who find themselves There was no objection. and violence to force victims to pro- disproportionately involved and sub- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I vide labor or perform sexual acts. jected to the potential of human traf- yield myself such time as I may con- My home city of Houston has been ficking. I thank her for her leadership, sume. identified as a hub for human traf- for being a cosponsor of this legisla- Mr. Speaker, today we consider on ficking, as I have said. I am proud to tion, and a Member of the House Judi- suspension H.R. 5422. This bill corrects say that Houston and the entire State ciary Committee. an inadvertent change made in the Jus- of Texas are working hard to stave off Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- tice for Victims of Trafficking Act of this growing threat. port of the National Human Traf- 2015 that caused grant funding for the In an effort to understand the prob- ficking Hotline. National Human Trafficking Hotline to lem and find real solutions, we held I also want to join with my col- be processed through the Department several hearings in 2014, including the leagues in wishing well Judge POE, and of Justice rather than through the De- first-ever field hearing on human traf- wishing him a speedy recovery. He has partment of Health and Human Serv- ficking held by the Committee on been a leader on this issue for many, ices, as it had been historically. Homeland Security that I serve on. many years, and the hotline is a crit- The National Human Trafficking During that hearing, we heard from ical feature of how we can address Hotline is a toll-free hotline, available victims and survivors of human traf- human trafficking in our country. to answer calls from anywhere in the ficking. They recounted indignities I also support the resources being United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a they suffered as well as the physical managed under Health and Human week, in more than 200 languages. The and psychological damage done while Services. I believe it reflects the cur- hotline’s mission is to connect traf- they were young children but still felt rent awareness and knowledge that ficking victims and survivors to crit- as adults. I am very gratified that Con- this really shouldn’t be managed by ical support services and to equip the gressman TED POE participated in that law enforcement. We have all heard the antitrafficking community with the hearing, and it was very constructive stories of women and children who tools to effectively combat all forms of and instructive as we try to continue have been taken from location to loca- human trafficking. working on a solution. tion and forced to have sex against This bill was introduced on June 9, I traveled to a stash house and wit- their will. 2015, by Congressman TED POE, a tire- nessed the atrocious conditions under Currently, there are more cases of less advocate for the prevention of which these people are held and forced human trafficking reported in Cali- human trafficking and for trafficking to engage. fornia than in any other State. This victims, and the bill passed out of the We now know that a comprehensive, hotline has served as a lifeline/vital re- Judiciary Committee on November 16 collaborative approach that includes source to human trafficking victims by a voice vote. lawmakers, law enforcement, victim and their advocates. In California alone While Congressman POE is under- advocates, community organizations, this year, there have been over 3,000 going treatment for leukemia and is and social service providers is nec- calls received on the hotline, resulting unable to be here, I want to once again essary to identify victims and lead in over 1,000 human trafficking cases let him know that he is in our prayers. them to safety, restore them, and bring being reported, nearly a third of which We are confident in his recovery and their captors to justice. are minors. continue to appreciate all his work on Unfortunately, there is a growing b 1600 these important human trafficking body of evidence that youth who fall matters. I thank Congressman POE for The National Human Trafficking Re- through the cracks in the foster care sponsoring this legislation that cor- source Center plays a critical role in system end up trafficked. As of 2012 in rects an inadvertent drafting over- the effort to save, protect, and restore California, 50 to 80 percent of the com- sight, and I urge my colleagues to sup- victims of human trafficking. The mercially exploited children had been port the bill. NHTRC is a national anti-trafficking involved in the child welfare system. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of hotline and resource center created and Fifty-eight percent of sexually traf- my time. overseen by the Department of Health ficked girls in the Los Angeles County Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I and Human Services and funded STAR Court in 2012 were under age and yield myself such time as I may con- through grant money appropriated to were connected to the foster care sys- sume. HHS. It is very important. tem. In Los Angeles, we are fortunate

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Congressman and former Judge TED resources to women and girls who had 4,177 sex trafficking cases and 824 labor POE, who has been a champion in the been victims of trafficking. Often, it is trafficking cases were reported in the first nine battle against human trafficking. I members of our communities who are months of this year in the United States and urge my colleagues to support the bill. the first line of defense for these girls. its territories. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Traffickers use trickery and, most often, co- of my time. NEUGEBAUER). The time of the gentle- ercion and violence to force victims to provide Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Laura was woman has expired. labor or perform sexual acts. a middle school counselor who noticed that Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I My home city of Houston has been identi- one of her students had begun to act strange- yield the gentlewoman from California fied as a hub for human trafficking. I am proud ly. Laura’s instincts were right. Out of the an additional 1 minute. to say that Houston and the entire state of classroom, her student, Alyssa, had started to Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, we must Texas are working hard to stave off this grow- frequently flee her foster home and was often work to break the foster-care-to-child- ing threat. found in random locations with adult strangers. sex-trafficking-victim pipeline by con- In an effort to understand the problem and After some investigation, Laura learned that tinuing to fund additional programs, find real solutions, we held several hearings in Alyssa had been lured into the business of like the National Human Trafficking 2014, including a Field Hearing before the having sex with adults. Traffickers did what Hotline, to help identify victims and Committee on Homeland Security. they do best, identified a vulnerable young provide them with the resources that During that hearing, we heard from victims woman and lured her into the sex trade. Laura they need. and survivors of human trafficking. They re- immediately contacted the National Human Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I counted indignities they suffered as well as Trafficking Hotline, reported what had hap- continue to reserve the balance of my the physical and psychological damage done pened to her young student and they were time. while they were young children, but still felt as able to advise her on how to proceed and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I adults. what social services and law enforcement I traveled to a stash house and witnessed yield myself such time as I may con- agencies to contact. Because of the hotline, the atrocious conditions under which these sume. Laura was able to save Alyssa’s life. Let me give my closing remarks and people are held. The National Human Trafficking Hotline We now know that a comprehensive, col- indicate that I am grateful in deter- serves as an essential lifeline to victims of laborative approach that includes law makers, mining that the Justice for Victims of trafficking, but it also serves as an important law enforcement, victim advocates, community Trafficking Act, which, unfortunately, source of information to those who suspect organizations, and social service providers is was enacted last year, mistakenly di- they have encountered a victim of trafficking necessary to identify victims, lead them to rected that funding for the NHTRC be and don’t know how to help. This hotline is an safety, restore them, and bring their captors to given to the Justice Department in- essential tool in the fight against human traf- justice. stead of HHS, which would still be re- The National Human Trafficking Resource ficking in the United States. sponsible for administering it. There- Center plays a critical role in the effort to H.R. 5422 is a bipartisan, non-controversial fore, we need to change the law to en- save, protect, and restore victims of human bill that makes a small technical fix to allow sure that funding be directed to HHS so trafficking. the Department of Health and Human Serv- that it will continue to fund and over- The NHTRC is a national anti-trafficking hot- ices (HHS) to continue funding the National see NHTRC in the same manner and ef- line and resource center, created and over- Human Trafficking Hotline (NHTH). In the ficiently as it has in the past. For that seen by the Department of Health and Human House, I introduced this bill with Representa- reason, this is an important initiative. Services, and funded through grant money ap- tive CAROLYN MALONEY. I would also like to I commend again the actions and ef- propriated to HHS. thank Senator JOHN CORNYN and Senator AMY forts and commitment of my colleague, In 2015, the NHTRC received more than KLOBUCHAR for sponsoring this bill in the Sen- Congressman TED POE. I wish him good 24,000 alerts regarding human trafficking ate. health and thank him for continuing to cases or issues related to human trafficking, Without the National Hotline’s guidance, work on behalf of human trafficking which includes phone calls, online tips, and Laura may never have known how to help that victims. emails. poor child escape her traffickers. The hotline This bill is evidence that we have the The NHTRC is invaluable to victims, sur- provides trafficking victims and survivors with ability to work together as a unified vivors, and stakeholders involved in the fight access to critical support and emergency serv- body to address issues that affect our against human trafficking—connecting human ices, collects tips about potential trafficking sit- country and, more importantly, that trafficking victims and survivors to local, vic- uations and disseminates training and informa- those victims of this dastardly human tim-centered support services that provide cri- tional materials to help raise awareness in our trafficking, when they feel so alone and sis intervention, urgent or non-urgent care, or communities. HHS created and currently over- cannot reach out, have a body of Mem- lead them to safety; providing tools to fight sees and funds the NHTH. As it stands today, bers, House and Senate, who recognize against human trafficking; and reporting poten- the funding for HHS’s annual grants has been the urgency and importance of this ef- tial trafficking tips to law enforcement. appropriated to the Department of Justice. fort to help them restore their lives, Unfortunately, the Justice for Victims of This bill is a simple technical fix to codify the but, more importantly, to stand in the Trafficking Act, which was enacted last year, hotline within HHS and to help continue the way of this terrible and heinous act. mistakenly directed that funding for the important work being done by our nation’s I urge my colleagues to support this NHTRC be given to the Justice Department in- anti-human trafficking hotline. legislation. stead of HHS, which would still be responsible Having the hotline under the jurisdiction of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance for administering it. DOJ creates an unnecessary and unhelpful of my time. Therefore, we need to change the law to additional layer of bureaucracy. It forces HHS Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5422, ensure that funding be directed to HHS so that to be dependent on funds from DOJ to run the a bill I have cosponsored in order to ensure it will continue to fund and oversee the hotline. It is more efficient and effective for funding for the National Human Trafficking NHRTC in the same, efficient manner as it HHS to continue using its own finds to operate Hotline, a crucial component in the fight has in the past. the NHTH. against human trafficking. Mr. Speaker, I commend the efforts of my I urge the House to pass this simple bipar- As I have said many times before, trafficking colleague, Congressman TED POE. I wish him tisan measure to ensure the continued ease of in human beings has no place in a civilized good health and thank him for continuing to funding to the National Human Trafficking Hot- society. work on behalf of human trafficking victims. line through the Department of Health and Congress decided 150 years ago that no in- This bill is evidence that we have the ability Human Services. dividual deserves to be bought, owned, or to work together as a unified body to address The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sold. issues that affect our country. question is on the motion offered by

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(5) by adding at the end the following new to discuss homeland security and cy- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, on paragraph: bersecurity threats to the United that I demand the yeas and nays. ‘‘(4) cybersecurity.’’. States and Israel, and to develop strat- The yeas and nays were ordered. SEC. 3. PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDING. egies for better cooperation in defend- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- No additional funds are authorized to be ing against these threats. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- appropriated to carry out this Act or the Mr. LANGEVIN and I also met with ceedings on this motion will be post- amendments made by this Act. Israel’s cybersecurity firms to learn poned. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- about their efforts and to discuss the f ant to the rule, the gentleman from potential application of these innova- Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) and the gen- tive technologies to U.S. homeland se- UNITED STATES–ISRAEL AD- tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. LAN- curity. In recent years, Israel’s tech VANCED RESEARCH PARTNER- GEVIN) each will control 20 minutes. sector has been booming with cyberse- SHIP ACT OF 2016 The Chair recognizes the gentleman curity and technology startups, and Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I from Texas. many United States tech companies move to suspend the rules and pass the GENERAL LEAVE now have a presence in Israel. Much of bill (H.R. 5877) to amend the Homeland Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I ask Israel’s success in the tech sector re- Security Act of 2002 and the United unanimous consent that all Members sults from its development of a very ro- States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act may have 5 legislative days in which to bust cyber workforce, and we discussed of 2014 to promote cooperative home- revise and extend their remarks and in- ways to apply these lessons here in the land security research and antiterror- clude any extraneous materials on the United States. ism programs relating to cybersecu- bill under consideration. The United States and Israel share a rity, and for other purposes, as amend- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there joint recognition that cybersecurity is ed. objection to the request of the gen- national security, and that our two na- The Clerk read the title of the bill. tleman from Texas? tions must closely partner to combat The text of the bill is as follows: There was no objection. these growing threats. This is exactly H.R. 5877 Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I why I was so pleased to be able to in- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- yield myself such time as I may con- troduce H.R. 5877, the United States- resentatives of the United States of America in sume. Israel Advanced Research Partnership Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that Act of 2016, and why I also express my SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. today the House is considering H.R. strong support for Mr. LANGEVIN’s bill, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United 5877, the United States-Israel Advanced H.R. 5843, the United States-Israel Cy- States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Research Partnership Act of 2016. bersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2016’’. Israel is our strongest and most Act of 2016. SEC. 2. COOPERATIVE HOMELAND SECURITY RE- trusted ally in the Middle East, and I I thank my friend and colleague, Mr. SEARCH AND ANTITERRORISM PRO- am grateful to join with the gentleman GRAMS RELATING TO CYBERSECU- LANGEVIN, for his bipartisan partner- RITY. from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN), my ship on these very important bills. As (a) HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002.—Sec- friend, in working to expand and the co-founder and cochairman of the tion 317 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 strengthen this bond through long- bipartisan Cybersecurity Caucus, he (6 U.S.C. 195c) is amended— term collaboration on cybersecurity ef- has long been a leader on cybersecurity (1) in subsection (e)— forts between our countries. H.R. 5877 issues here in Congress. (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ builds on decades of partnership with Mr. Speaker, I also thank Chairman after the semicolon; the State of Israel by amending cur- MCCAUL, Ranking Member THOMPSON, (B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period rent law to authorize the Under Sec- at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and and subcommittee Ranking Member (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- retary of the Science and Technology RICHMOND for their help in getting this lowing new paragraphs: Directorate at the Department of legislation across the finish line today. ‘‘(3) for international cooperative activi- Homeland Security, in coordination I also thank Chairman ROYCE and the ties identified in the previous reporting pe- with the Secretary of State, to enter staff of the Foreign Affairs Committee riod, a status update on the progress of such into cooperative research activities for their assistance in moving the leg- activities, including whether goals were real- with Israel. islation to the floor today. ized, explaining any lessons learned, and H.R. 5877 also amends the U.S.-Israel I urge all Members to join me in sup- evaluating overall success; and Strategic Partnership Act of 2014 by ‘‘(4) a discussion of obstacles encountered porting this bill. in the course of forming, executing, or im- further formalizing the program and by Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of plementing agreements for international co- adding cybersecurity to the list of re- my time. operative activities, including administra- search areas authorized under the act. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tive, legal, or diplomatic challenges or re- The U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, source constraints.’’; Act of 2014 currently authorizes the Washington, DC, November 14, 2016. (2) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) Secretary of Homeland Security to Hon. MICHAEL MCCAUL, as subsections (h) and (i), respectively; and conduct cooperative research programs Chairman, House Committee on Homeland Secu- (3) by inserting after subsection (f) the fol- to enhance Israel’s capabilities in bor- rity. lowing new subsection: der security, explosives detection, and DEAR CHAIRMAN MCCAUL: Thank you for ‘‘(g) CYBERSECURITY.—As part of the inter- consulting with the Foreign Affairs Com- national cooperative activities authorized in emergency services. My bill now adds mittee regarding H.R. 5877, the United this section, the Under Secretary, in coordi- cybersecurity to that important list. States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership nation with the Department of State and ap- Mr. Speaker, violence and instability Act of 2016. I agree that the Foreign Affairs propriate Federal officials, may enter into in the Middle East present significant Committee may be discharged from further cooperative research activities with Israel to challenges for Israel as our major stra- consideration of that measure, so that it strengthen preparedness against cyber tegic partner in that region of the may proceed expeditiously to the House threats and enhance capabilities in cyberse- world, and enhancing collaboration be- floor. curity.’’. tween our countries is, therefore, es- I am writing to confirm our mutual under- (b) UNITED STATES-ISRAEL STRATEGIC standing that forgoing further action on this PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 2014.—Subsection (c) of sential to ensuring Israel’s continued measure does not in any way diminish or section 7 of the United States-Israel Stra- ability to defend herself. alter the jurisdiction of the Committee on tegic Partnership Act of 2014 (Public Law Mr. Speaker, I introduced this legis- Foreign Affairs, or prejudice its jurisdic- 113–296; 22 U.S.C. 8606) is amended— lation following an in-depth congres- tional prerogatives on this bill or similar

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In recognizing this con- sectors and which may not be ad- support for the appointment of Foreign Af- fluence of strategic and research inter- dressed by existing commercial, off- fairs conferees to any House-Senate con- ests, the Department of Homeland Se- the-shelf products. ference on this legislation. curity established a memorandum of Cybersecurity is subject to the same I ask that a copy of our exchange of letters valley of death, if you will, between on this matter be included in your com- agreement with the Israeli Ministry of mittee report, and also in the Congressional Public Security that was focused on early applied research and viable com- Record during floor consideration of the bill. joint homeland security research and mercial product as other cutting-edge Sincerely, development efforts, including cyberse- fields, and this bill helps ensure that EDWARD R. ROYCE, curity. As a founding member of the innovative technologies will make it to Chairman. Homeland Security Committee, I re- market that are responsive to the member when this MOA was first needs of our DHS cybersecurity profes- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, reached, and I think it is a very posi- sionals. This last point, of course, is COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY, worth reemphasizing. While we face Washington, DC, November 15, 2016. tive thing that we are working to- similar challenges on government net- Hon. ED ROYCE, gether on these types of issues with Chairman, Committee on Foreign Affairs. Israel. works as other entities, small busi- DEAR CHAIRMAN ROYCE: Thank you for This MOA provides an excellent foun- nesses and government agencies all run your letter regarding H.R. 5877, the ‘‘United dation for cooperation between our two Windows on their PCs. States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership nations; but one of the common themes We also face problems that, of course, Act of 2016.’’ I appreciate your support in we heard during our trip was: Can we are unique to nation-states. It is in- bringing this legislation before the House of be doing even more? After all, it is my cumbent upon nations that believe in a Representatives, and accordingly, under- firm belief that cybersecurity is the free and open Internet to work to- stand that the Committee on Foreign Affairs gether to preserve its immense benefit will forego further action on the bill. most significant national security The Committee on Homeland Security con- challenge of the information age in and to facilitate collaboration between curs with the mutual understanding that by which we live. our countries’ innovators. It is natural foregoing further action on this bill at this It has certainly been a pleasure for us to expand other areas of similar time, the Committee on Foreign Affairs does working with Mr. RATCLIFFE, who, very homeland security interests—explo- not waive any jurisdiction over the subject quickly during his time here in Con- sives detection, border security, and matter contained in this bill or similar legis- gress, has recognized the significance emergency services—to include cyber- lation in the future. In addition, should a of the challenge that is in front of us. security. conference on this bill be necessary, I would I am grateful for Mr. RATCLIFFE’s support your request to have the Committee This national security challenge, of course, is not confined to any nation. leadership in bringing forth a bill that on Foreign Affairs represented on the con- both cements existing relationships ference committee. On the contrary, our adversaries in I will insert copies of this exchange in the cyberspace—most notably Iran—are in- and expands them to the leading threat report on the bill and in the Congressional filtrating the networks in both of our facing our Nation. I urge my colleagues Record during consideration of this bill on countries. What is more, the inter- to support H.R. 5877. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the House floor. I thank you for your co- connected nature of our information operation in this matter. my time. systems leads to a blurring of geog- Sincerely, Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I raphy. A cyber threat against Israel MICHAEL T. MCCAUL, again thank Congressman LANGEVIN for Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security. could easily migrate to the United his kind words and for his leadership in Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield States or vice versa, and there is no connection with this bill. myself such time as I may consume. Internet border patrol, if you will, that I reserve the balance of my time. I rise in strong support of H.R. 5877, will preemptively stop it from spread- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, may I the United States-Israel Advanced Re- ing. inquire as to how much time I have research Partnership Act of 2016. Some of these challenges can be ad- maining on my side? Mr. Speaker, both this bill and the dressed through collective cyber de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- subsequent measure that we will con- fense, particularly information shar- tleman from Rhode Island has 14 min- sider today are connected, as the chair- ing, which is why I am grateful that utes remaining. man mentioned, to a congressional del- then-Deputy Secretary of Homeland Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield egation trip that Chairman RATCLIFFE Security Alejandro Mayorkas nego- 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from and I took to Israel earlier this year. I tiated an enhanced cybersecurity coop- Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). thank Chairman RATCLIFFE for his erative agreement with Israel earlier Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I leadership on cybersecurity and other this year that will promote engage- rise to commend Mr. RATCLIFFE and homeland security related issues. ment and collaboration by our respec- Mr. LANGEVIN for their leadership on The focus of our trip was cybersecu- tive computer emergency readiness this issue, and I rise in support of H.R. rity, and we learned a great deal about teams, or CERTs. 5877, which speaks to the crucialness of the innovative work the Israelis are One of the things that I have learned cybersecurity as does the following bill doing in this space, both within gov- in my near decade as co-chair of the by Mr. LANGEVIN. ernment and in the private sector. Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus is It is interesting that, some years Israel was one of the first countries that the landscape evolves at a diz- ago, as the chairperson of the Trans- to recognize the potential threat posed zying pace. While we must work with portation Security Subcommittee, in- by interconnected computer systems, our allies to jointly use existing capa- frastructure was included, and cyberse- and they have been leaders in cyberse- bilities, it is only through the develop- curity was a part of that. During that curity now for decades. For instance, ment of innovative new techniques and tenure, we looked at the vast impact the first stateful firewall technology technologies that we have any hope of that cyber and security would have on was developed by an Israeli firm. stemming the tide of the cyber attacks the lives of Americans and on the peo- Today, these firewalls are ubiquitous that we face. ple around the world. From water sys- across the information security land- With that background in mind, Mr. tems to sewer systems, an attack on scape. Speaker, I offer my full-throated sup- the cyber system could clearly under- port for the bill under consideration. mine the quality of life of people b 1615 H.R. 5877 expands an existing pilot pro- around the world. Obviously, Israel In fact, despite its size, Israel is the gram at the Homeland Security Ad- fully comprehended this in its en- second largest exporter of cybersecu- vanced Research Projects Agency, or hanced level of innovative work when rity goods and services behind only the HSARPA, to further collaboration on dealing with cybersecurity and particu- United States. cybersecurity capability development. larly, as Mr. LANGEVIN said, in the im- In addition to being a fertile source This program is particularly important portance of creating firewalls, which of public and private sector innovation because it addresses specific needs we have been able to see. in the domain, Israel is also the United from the homeland security commu- I congratulate the sponsors of this States’ critical strategic partner in the nity which may not be present in other legislation and will say that we need to

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It is the responsibility of Congress not only Homeland Security under the leader- Under the terms of this bill DHS must re- to provide DHS with new guidelines, but also ship of Chairman MCCAUL and Ranking quire cost sharing of at least 50% from non- to provide the agency with the funding it Member THOMPSON, and I acknowledge federal sources for grant activities, but it may needs to do the work of protecting this great the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Pro- reduce the nonfederal percentage if necessary nation. tection, and Security Technologies on a case-by-case basis. For several Congresses DHS has faced a Subcommittee that has Mr. RICHMOND DHS will also establish an advisory board to government shutdown and sequestration that as the ranking member. monitor the impartial scientific and technical has depleted its resources and stranded its ef- I also add my support for H.R. 5843, merit method by which grants are awarded forts to do all of the work members of this sponsored by Mr. LANGEVIN, which pro- and provide periodic reviews of the actions body demands. vides a pilot cybersecurity research taken to carry out the program. program that will require the Depart- The grant program terminates seven years As I urge my colleagues to support this bill, ment of Homeland Security to estab- after this bill’s enactment. I also remind them that the passage of new lish a grant program to support cyber- The Science and Technology Homeland Se- laws that require more of the agency should security research and development and curity International Cooperative Programs Of- also mean that we should require more of our- the demonstration and commercializa- fice will produce a report every five years by selves as members of Congress. tion of cybersecurity technology in ac- the Science and Technology must contain: We should support the work of the men and cordance with the agreement between (1) a status update on the progress of such women of DHS as they stand to defend this the Government of the United States international cooperative activities identified in nation from all threats including those that and the Government of Israel. the previous reporting period; and come from cyberspace. I cannot think of two more impor- (2) a discussion of obstacles encountered in I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting tant steps that are being made. I hope forming, executing, or implementing agree- H.R. 5843. this legislation will pass before this ments for such activities. Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I re- Congress ends because, if there is any As a member of the House Committee on serve the balance of my time. threat that is great to this Nation, it is Homeland Security since its establishment, Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield the unintended impact of cybersecu- and current Ranking Member of the Judiciary myself the balance of my time. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and rity. This bill will meaningfully improve Homeland Security this bill is of importance to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The our homeland security professionals’ me. time of the gentlewoman has expired. ability to manage cybersecurity risk. I introduced H.R. 85, the Terrorism Preven- Mr. LANGEVIN. I yield the gentle- It will do so in a way that also in- tion and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of woman an additional 15 seconds. creases the capacity of our Israeli al- Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the gen- 2015 out of well-founded concerns regarding lies to operate securely despite the tleman. the security of critical infrastructure of our na- many and varied threats they face on a Mr. Speaker, in the backdrop of see- tion from terrorists attack. daily basis. ing technology impact the recent elec- H.R. 85, directs the Secretary DHS to: tion, I think that we clearly know that (1) work with critical infrastructure owners Again, I thank Mr. RATCLIFFE for his we have to be studious, that we have to and operators and state, local, tribal, and terri- leadership in bringing this legislation be thorough, and that we have to make torial entities to take proactive steps to man- to the floor. It was a pleasure to travel sure that systems work and that sys- age risk and strengthen the security and resil- with him to Israel on this factfinding tems are protected. ience of the nation’s critical infrastructure mission, and we both learned a great I ask my colleagues to support the against terrorist attacks; deal. underlying bill and also H.R. 5843. (2) establish terrorism prevention policy to I also thank Chairman MCCAUL and Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5843, engage with international partners to strength- Ranking Member THOMPSON, as well as United States-Israel Cybersecurity Coopera- en the security and resilience of domestic crit- Ranking Member RICHMOND of the Sub- tion Enhancement Act, because it will estab- ical infrastructure and critical infrastructure lo- committee on Cybersecurity, Infra- lish a pilot cybersecurity research program be- cated outside of the United States; structure Protection, and Security tween our nation and our strongest friends in (4) establish the Strategic Research Impera- Technologies, for their assistance in the region for the purpose of strengthening cy- tives Program to lead DHS’s federal civilian support of this. I also, of course, thank bersecurity. agency approach to strengthen critical infra- the staffs on both the Homeland Secu- I support this bill because the bill requires structure security and resilience; and rity Committee, Mr. RATCLIFFE’s per- the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (5) make available research findings and sonal staff, and my personal staff for to establish a grant program to support cyber- guidance to federal civilian agencies for the their hard work in bringing this to the security research and development, and the identification, prioritization, assessment, reme- floor. We could not do what we do with- demonstration and commercialization of cyber- diation, and security of their internal critical in- out their invaluable assistance and due security technology, in accordance with the frastructure to assist in the prevention, medi- diligence. I urge my colleagues to sup- Agreement between the Government of the ation, and recovery from terrorism events. port this legislation. United States of America and the Government H.R. 85, also directs the Secretary of DHS Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of the State of Israel on Cooperation in to: (1) appoint a research working group that of my time. Science and Technology for Homeland Secu- shall study how best to achieve national unity Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, once rity Matters. of effort to protect against terrorism threats again, I thank Congressman LANGEVIN, This bill will codifies and makes available and investigate the security and resilience of and I urge my colleagues to support funding for an existing mutual cooperation the nation’s information assurance compo- H.R. 5877. agreement between the United States and nents that provide such protection; and (2) es- I yield back the balance of my time. Israel on matters related to cybersecurity. tablish a research program to provide strategic Grants provided under this bill may be guidance, promote a national unity of effort, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The awarded for social science research and tech- and coordinate the overall federal effort to pro- question is on the motion offered by nology intended to identify, protect against, remote the security and resilience of the nation’s the gentleman from Texas (Mr. spond to, and recover from cybersecurity critical infrastructure from terrorist threats. RATCLIFFE) that the House suspend the threats. As we have worked to define and support rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5877, as To be eligible for a grant, a project must be the mission of the Department of Homeland amended. a joint venture between: Security we have worked to keep the efforts of The question was taken; and (two- (1) for-profit, nonprofit, or academic entities the agency focused not only on the threats we thirds being in the affirmative) the including U.S. national laboratories in the have faced, but also the new ones that may rules were suspended and the bill, as United States and Israel; or come. amended, was passed. (2) the governments of the United States Collaborative agreements that can bolster A motion to reconsider was laid on and Israel. the ability of DHS to be able to effectively re- the table.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:48 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.029 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6335 UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBERSE- (42 U.S.C. 15801)), or nonprofit entity in the tleman from Rhode Island (Mr. LAN- CURITY COOPERATION ENHANCE- United States; and GEVIN) each will control 20 minutes. MENT ACT OF 2016 (II) a for-profit business entity, academic The Chair recognizes the gentleman institution, or nonprofit entity in Israel; or from Texas. Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I (ii)(I) the Federal Government; and move to suspend the rules and pass the (II) the Government of Israel. GENERAL LEAVE bill (H.R. 5843) to establish a grant pro- (4) APPLICATIONS.—To be eligible to receive Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I ask gram at the Department of Homeland a grant under this subsection, an applicant unanimous consent that all Members Security to promote cooperative re- shall submit to the Secretary an application have 5 legislative days in which to research and development between the for such grant in accordance with procedures vise and extend their remarks and to established by the Secretary, in consultation United States and Israel on cybersecu- include any extraneous materials on with the advisory board established under the bill under consideration. rity, as amended. paragraph (5). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The Clerk read the title of the bill. (5) ADVISORY BOARD.— The text of the bill is as follows: (A) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall objection to the request of the gen- H.R. 5843 establish an advisory board to— tleman from Texas? Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (i) monitor the method by which grants are There was no objection. resentatives of the United States of America in awarded under this subsection; and Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I Congress assembled, (ii) provide to the Secretary periodic per- yield myself such time as I may con- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. formance reviews of actions taken to carry sume. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘United out this subsection. I thank my colleague, Mr. LANGEVIN, States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation En- (B) COMPOSITION.—The advisory board es- for offering this very important piece hancement Act of 2016’’. tablished under subparagraph (A) shall be of legislation today. SEC. 2. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBERSECURITY composed of three members, to be appointed by the Secretary, of whom— As I mentioned earlier, both H.R. 5843 COOPERATION. and H.R. 5877 were the result of our (a) GRANT PROGRAM.— (i) one shall be a representative of the Fed- successful congressional delegation to (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary, in ac- eral Government; cordance with the agreement entitled the (ii) one shall be selected from a list of the State of Israel, where we heard and ‘‘Agreement between the Government of the nominees provided by the United States- learned firsthand about the importance United States of America and the Govern- Israel Binational Science Foundation; and of strong collaboration between our ment of the State of Israel on Cooperation in (iii) one shall be selected from a list of two nations—the United States and Science and Technology for Homeland Secu- nominees provided by the United States- Israel. rity Matters’’, dated May 29, 2008 (or suc- Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation. This legislation further builds on the cessor agreement), and the requirements existing agreements between the specified in paragraph (2), shall establish a (6) CONTRIBUTED FUNDS.—Notwithstanding grant program at the Department to sup- any other provision of law, the Secretary United States and Israel by authorizing port— may accept or retain funds contributed by the Secretary to carry out a grant pro- (A) cybersecurity research and develop- any person, government entity, or organiza- gram to bolster the cyber defenses of ment; and tion for purposes of carrying out this sub- both countries. It is vitally important (B) demonstration and commercialization section. Such funds shall be available, sub- that the United States and Israel have of cybersecurity technology. ject to appropriation, without fiscal year robust and innovative cyber defenses in limitation. (2) REQUIREMENTS.— order to stay ahead of our adversaries, (7) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after (A) APPLICABILITY.—Notwithstanding any and this legislation will help ensure other provision of law, in carrying out a re- the date of completion of a project for which search, development, demonstration, or com- a grant is provided under this subsection, the that that is achieved. mercial application program or activity that grant recipient shall submit to the Secretary Again, I thank Mr. LANGEVIN and his is authorized under this section, the Sec- a report that contains— staff for their partnership on this very retary shall require cost sharing in accord- (A) a description of how the grant funds important issue, and I urge all Mem- ance with this paragraph. were used by the recipient; and bers to join me in supporting this bill. (B) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.— (B) an evaluation of the level of success of I reserve the balance of my time. (i) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in each project funded by the grant. Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield clause (ii), the Secretary shall require not (8) CLASSIFICATION.—Grants shall be award- myself such time as I may consume. less than 50 percent of the cost of a research, ed under this subsection only for projects that are considered to be unclassified by I rise in strong support of H.R. 5843, development, demonstration, or commercial the United States-Israel Cybersecurity application program or activity described in both the United States and Israel. subparagraph (A) to be provided by a non- (b) TERMINATION.—The grant program and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2016. Federal source. the advisory board established under this Much like the previous bill, H.R. 5843 is (ii) REDUCTION.—The Secretary may reduce section terminate on the date that is seven about enhancing cooperation with our or eliminate, on a case-by-case basis, the years after the date of the enactment of this allies in Israel to develop innovative percentage requirement specified in clause Act. cybersecurity solutions that are di- (c) PROHIBITION ON ADDITIONAL FUNDING.— (i) if the Secretary determines that such re- No additional funds are authorized to be ap- rectly responsive to the needs of our duction or elimination is necessary and appropriated to carry out this Act. national security. propriate. (d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— Specifically, the bill creates a cyber- (C) MERIT REVIEW.—In carrying out a re- (1) the term ‘‘cybersecurity research’’ search, development, demonstration, or com- security grant program for joint re- means research, including social science re- mercial application program or activity that search and development ventures be- search, into ways to identify, protect is authorized under this section, awards shall tween Israeli and American entities. against, detect, respond to, and recover from be made only after an impartial review of Projects would be selected after a cybersecurity threats; the scientific and technical merit of the pro- (2) the term ‘‘cybersecurity technology’’ merit-review—peer-review—process posals for such awards has been carried out means technology intended to identify, pro- and would have to address require- by or for the Department. tect against, detect, respond to, and recover ments in cybersecurity that are deter- (D) REVIEW PROCESSES.—In carrying out a from cybersecurity threats; mined by the Secretary of Homeland review under subparagraph (C), the Sec- (3) the term ‘‘cybersecurity threat’’ has retary may use merit review processes devel- Security. The grants would also be sub- the meaning given such term in section 102 oped under section 302(14) of the Homeland ject to a cost-sharing requirement, of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 182(14)). with at least 50 percent of project funds Act of 2015 (enacted as title I of the Cyberse- (3) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.—An applicant coming from a non-Federal source. curity Act of 2015 (division N of the Consoli- shall be eligible to receive a grant under this Importantly, H.R. 5843 leverages ex- dated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law subsection if the project of such applicant— 114–113))); isting United States-Israel R&D infra- (A) addresses a requirement in the area of (4) the term ‘‘Department’’ means the De- structure, specifically the Binational cybersecurity research or cybersecurity partment of Homeland Security; and Industrial Research and Development, technology, as determined by the Secretary; (5) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Sec- or BIRD, Foundation and the Bina- and retary of Homeland Security. (B) is a joint venture between— tional Science Foundation, or BSF. (i)(I) a for-profit business entity, academic The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Both organizations have a proven track institution, National Laboratory (as defined ant to the rule, the gentleman from record of encouraging joint research ef- in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) and the gen- forts.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:48 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.032 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6336 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 BIRD, for instance, has financed R&D bersecurity, as I said previously, and Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I ob- and commercialization projects that with whom it has been a great pleasure ject to the vote on the ground that a have led to a cumulative $8 billion in to work. quorum is not present and make the commercial sales since its founding Mr. Speaker, taken together, H.R. point of order that a quorum is not while BSF regularly funds collabora- 5843 and H.R. 5877 do three things: they present. tions between the top scientists in our encourage innovative approaches to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- respective countries, as 45 Nobel laure- dress top priorities in homeland secu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- ates have received support from the rity R&D; they strengthen ties with ceedings on this question will be post- foundation. Using the existing infra- Israel, one of our closest allies; and poned. structure, as was done in 2007 when they do so in a public-private partner- The point of no quorum is considered Congress passed the Energy Independ- ship that matches Federal investment. withdrawn. ence and Security Act, which led to the I urge Members to support H.R. 5843. I reserve the balance of my time. f creation of BIRD Energy, also allows Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I us to capitalize on both foundations’ EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR thank Congressman LANGEVIN for his HEADSTONES, MARKERS, AND robust networks of American and kind words. I would also like to con- Israeli entities to help seed these joint MEDALLIONS FOR MEDAL OF gratulate him on his hard work and his HONOR RECIPIENTS efforts. leadership in bringing this bill to the All of these factors are particularly floor today. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, critical in the fast-moving cybersecu- I reserve the balance of my time. I move to suspend the rules and pass rity domain where offensive and defen- Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield the bill (H.R. 4757) to amend title 38, sive tactics and techniques change on a myself such time as I may consume. United States Code, to expand the eli- monthly or on even a weekly basis. This bill is about innovation. It is a gibility for headstones, markers, and b 1630 bill about bringing together the best medallions furnished by the Secretary minds in the U.S. and in Israel to help of Veterans Affairs for deceased indi- As such, advances in the discipline manage what has become an intrac- viduals who were awarded the Medal of require a near constant reexamining of table problem. It is a bill that is sorely Honor and are buried in private ceme- assumptions, and having people from needed. teries, as amended. different backgrounds and security cul- In the past year, just by way of ex- The Clerk read the title of the bill. tures working together engenders an ample, we have seen the first cyber at- The text of the bill is as follows: environment where such reexamination tack on a power grid in Ukraine. Many is encouraged. H.R. 4757 devices that are part of the Internet of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- While both the U.S. and Israel have Things have been compromised and robust cybersecurity communities, fur- resentatives of the United States of America in used to attack Web sites and services. Congress assembled, ther collaboration is needed to spur Most disturbingly, the very founda- SECTION 1. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR more advances to combat the threats tion of our democracy, our voting sys- HEADSTONES, MARKERS, AND ME- that we face. Although some of these tem, has been targeted in a Russian in- DALLIONS FOR MEDAL OF HONOR advances are technological in nature, formation warfare campaign that RECIPIENTS. basic cybersecurity research, such as leverages hacked documents. These are Section 2306(d) of title 38, United States investigations into the psychology of the national and Homeland Security Code, is amended by adding at the end the secure interface design and social engi- following new paragraph: threats that keep me up at night, and ‘‘(5)(A) In carrying out this subsection neering, is also supported by the bill. they are also the same types of threats with respect to a deceased individual de- All told, the programs authorized in that motivate the Israel National scribed in subparagraph (C), the Secretary H.R. 5843 and H.R. 5877 will both ad- Cyber Bureau. shall furnish, upon request, a headstone or dress urgent homeland security needs Working together, I believe that we marker under paragraph (1) or a medallion and build capacity for further can make meaningful progress to re- under paragraph (4) that signifies the transnational collaboration on cyberse- duce the nation-state specific risk both deceased’s status as a Medal of Honor recipi- curity, all while matching Federal in- countries face and better secure the en- ent. vestment with private dollars and tire Internet ecosystem. ‘‘(B) If the Secretary furnished a head- I hope my colleagues in the Senate stone, marker, or medallion under paragraph funds from the Israeli Government. (1) or (4) for a deceased individual described As with any bill to make it to the will move quickly to take up this issue. in subparagraph (C) that does not signify the floor, both H.R. 5843 and H.R. 5877 owe I would like to particularly thank my deceased’s status as a Medal of Honor recipi- much to the dedicated staff who spent dear friend and home State colleague, ent, the Secretary shall, upon request, re- hours behind the scenes reviewing the Senator SHELDON WHITEHOUSE, for his place such headstone, marker, or medallion legislation. In particular, I would like efforts in this regard. He has been the with a headstone, marker, or medallion, as to thank Brett DeWitt, Christopher leader in so many ways on the Senate the case may be, that so signifies the Schepis, and Erik Peterson from the side on cybersecurity, among other deceased’s status as a Medal of Honor recipi- things, and has been an invaluable ent. Committee on Homeland Security’s ‘‘(C) A deceased individual described in Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infra- partner to me in this effort. Again, let me thank Representative this subparagraph is a deceased individual structure Protection, and Security who— Technologies, who joined Representa- RATCLIFFE for his work on this bill and ‘‘(i) served in the Armed Forces on or after tive RATCLIFFE and me on the congres- his leadership on the committee. April 6, 1917; sional delegation trip that we took to I urge my colleagues to support this ‘‘(ii) is eligible for a headstone or marker Israel, as well as Emily Leviner on Mr. bill. furnished under paragraph (1) or a medallion I yield back the balance of my time. furnished under paragraph (4) (or would be so RATCLIFFE’s personal staff and Nick Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, I eligible for such headstone, marker, or me- Leiserson on my own staff. thank Congressman LANGEVIN, and I dallion but for the date of the death of the I am also very grateful, of course, to urge my colleagues to support his bill, individual); and Chairman MCCAUL, Ranking Member H.R. 5843. ‘‘(iii) was awarded the Medal of Honor (in- THOMPSON, and Subcommittee Ranking I yield back the balance of my time. cluding posthumously).’’. Member RICHMOND for their continued The SPEAKER pro tempore. The SEC. 2. EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL leadership on the issue of cybersecurity question is on the motion offered by CERTIFICATE PROGRAM. and for their assistance in quickly the gentleman from Texas (Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 112(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by striking actualizing the lessons we learned on RATCLIFFE) that the House suspend the ‘‘veterans,’’ and all that follows through our trip to Israel. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5843, as Finally, once again, I owe a debt of ‘‘service,’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘per- amended. sons eligible for burial in a national ceme- gratitude to the gentleman across the The question was taken. tery by reason of any of paragraphs (1), (2), aisle, Mr. RATCLIFFE, who, in just in The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the (3), or (7) of section 2402(a) of this title,’’. his first term, has immediately had a opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being (b) APPLICATION.—The amendment made by substantial impact on our Nation’s cy- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the

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Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- retary of Labor to provide information First, H.R. 4757 directs the VA to pro- tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) to veterans and members of the Armed each will control 20 minutes. vide, upon request, a distinctive head- Forces about articulation agreements The Chair recognizes the gentleman stone, marker, or medallion to Medal between institutions of higher learn- from Florida. of Honor recipients who are buried in ing, and for other purposes. GENERAL LEAVE private cemeteries. This bill is nec- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, essary because current law actually The text of the bill is as follows: I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- prohibits the Secretary from fur- H.R. 5047 nishing these honors to recipients not bers have 5 legislative days to revise Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and extend their remarks and to in- buried in national cemeteries. resentatives of the United States of America in clude any extraneous material on H.R. Second, while the VA sends a Presi- Congress assembled, 4757, as amended. dential Memorial Certificate that ex- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there presses the Nation’s recognition and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting objection to the request of the gen- gratitude of military service to family Veterans’ Educational Choice Act of 2016’’. tleman from Florida? members of a deceased veteran, current SEC. 2. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS There was no objection. law limits Presidential Memorial Cer- PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BE- tificates to the families of those who TWEEN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER I yield myself such time as I may con- served in regular armed services or Na- LEARNING. sume. tional Guard and Reserve members who (a) INFORMATION.—Department of Veterans Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge all of our were called to Active Duty. H.R. 4757 Affairs counselors who provide educational colleagues to support H.R. 4757, as very rightly expands eligibility for a or vocational counseling services pursuant amended. This bill would expand two Presidential Memorial Certificate to to section 3697A of title 38, United States different honors for our Nation’s he- members of the Reserve component of Code, shall provide to any eligible individual roes, guaranteeing that their service the Armed Forces and the Army Na- who requests such counseling services information about the articulation agreements of would never be forgotten. tional Guard or the Air National Guard First, the bill would expand eligi- each institution of higher learning in which eligible for interment or inurnment in the veteran is interested. bility for a Presidential Memorial Cer- national cemeteries. (b) CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY.—When tificate to members of the National Finally, current law only allows VA the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provides to Guard or Reserve. Mr. Speaker, Presi- to pay for the cost of transporting the a veteran a certification of eligibility for dential Memorial Certificates are en- remains of a deceased veteran to the educational assistance provided by the De- graved certificates that are signed by nearest open national cemetery. If it is partment of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary the President and sent to a deceased shall also include detailed information on the family’s choice instead to be buried such educational assistance, including infor- servicemember’s family, honoring their in a State or tribal veteran’s cemetery, loved one’s service and sacrifice to our mation on requesting education counseling H.R. 4757 authorizes VA to pay the services and on articulation agreements. country. My bill would ensure that all costs associated with transporting the (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: service is recognized and cherished be- remains of an eligible deceased veteran (1) The term ‘‘institution of higher learn- cause all servicemembers take the to that cemetery nearest to the de- ing’’ has the meaning given such term in sec- exact same oath to support and to deceased veteran’s last residence. tion 3452(f) of title 38, United States Code. fend the Constitution of the United (2) The term ‘‘articulation agreement’’ has Mr. Speaker, honoring the memory of States. the meaning given such term in section 486A Second, H.R. 4757, as amended, would deceased veterans is our greatest re- of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (Public allow the VA to furnish a headstone, sponsibility at the Committee on Vet- Law 89–329; 20 U.S.C. 1093a). marker, or medallion signifying that erans’ Affairs, and I am pleased to sup- (d) DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall imple- the deceased was awarded the Medal of port Chairman MILLER’s legislation which refines and improves on the ment this section not later than 90 days after Honor. We all know that veterans who the date of the enactment of this Act. were awarded the Medal of Honor, the ways we are doing that. I encourage my colleagues to support this impor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- highest award for valor, deserve to ant to the rule, the gentleman from have their service recognized both in tant legislation and join me in passing Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- life and after they pass. This bill would H.R. 4757, as amended. I yield back the balance of my time. tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) make it easier for visitors at any ceme- each will control 20 minutes. tery to pay their respects to Medal of Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I, too, urge all my colleagues to sup- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Honor recipients by allowing them to from Florida. quickly identify our national heroes. port H.R. 4757, as amended. Moreover, these headstones, markers, I yield back the balance of my time. GENERAL LEAVE or medallions will also continue to in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, spire the next generation of Americans question is on the motion offered by I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- bers have 5 legislative days to revise who will be serving our country. I hope the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- and extend their remarks and to in- that in 100, 200, or even 1,000 years from LER) that the House suspend the rules now future Americans will still take and pass the bill, H.R. 4757, as amend- clude any extraneous material and the time to find the graves of these in- ed. other items to H.R. 5047. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there credibly brave men and women and The question was taken. objection to the request of the gen- give thanks that they are living in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the greatest Nation in the history of this tleman from Florida? opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being There was no objection. world. This legislation would help us in the affirmative, the ayes have it. fulfill our duty as a nation to encour- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, age continued respect and admiration I yield myself such time as I may con- on that I demand the yeas and nays. for those that have gone on before us. sume. I urge all my colleagues to support The yeas and nays were ordered. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5047, the Pro- H.R. 4757, as amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tecting Veterans’ Educational Choice I reserve the balance of my time. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Act of 2016, would further protect stu- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield ceedings on this motion will be post- dent veterans by requiring that, when myself such time as I may consume. poned. the Department of Veterans Affairs

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:48 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.020 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6338 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 provides educational counseling or a outset whether they could transfer need to be aware of whether or not certificate of eligibility to veterans or their credits to another college or uni- their credits will transfer to another servicemembers who are eligible for versity down the line. school. They don’t need to find that VA education benefits, the Department We have seen too many examples of out on the back end. They need to be also provide information on articula- student veterans depleting their lim- fully informed on the front end as they tion agreements at institutions of ited GI Bill benefits to attend for-profit are making these career and edu- higher learning. colleges, only to find out later that cational choices. their opportunities to transfer to b 1645 I think it is a shame for many of our schools without losing time, money, veterans to feel that they have misused The Post-9/11 GI Bill has benefitted and credit hours are severely limited. their GI benefits because they weren’t more than 1.5 million servicemembers, Ensuring that student veterans know informed enough from the beginning of veterans, and their dependents since its in advance whether a school will give this process. It is incumbent upon Con- inception in 2009. While many of these them credit for completed courses if gress, I believe, to ensure that our vet- beneficiaries complete their entire pro- they choose to transfer will help veterans have as much information as gram of education at one school, we erans avoid choosing schools where they need at the front end of their edu- often see individuals who transfer to their credits will not transfer, thus cational choices that will best benefit another school in the middle of their saving them both time and their hard- them and their families. program due to a plethora of cir- earned Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Again, I strongly thank the chairman cumstances. If they do transfer I thank Representative HICE for in- and the ranking member for their sup- schools, their previously earned credits troducing this important piece of legis- port. I believe this bill is going to go a can play a large role in determining lation, which I am proud to cosponsor long way in addressing this problem. I the length of time it may take for stu- and support. urge my colleagues to support H.R. dents to complete their program at the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of 5047. new school that they have chosen to go my time. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I strong- to, and in some cases not all earned Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ly support this legislation. I have no credits will transfer. Often, the trans- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman other speakers. I urge my colleagues to ferability of certain credits between from the 10th District of Georgia (Mr. vote ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5047. different institutions of higher learn- JODY B. HICE), the sponsor of this par- I yield back the balance of my time. ing is not always on an individual’s ticular piece of legislation, the gen- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, radar when they apply for a certain tleman from the great community of I, too, would encourage all Members to school or a certain program, and a vet- Monroe. support H.R. 5047. eran may or may not have understood Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. I yield back the balance of my time. how credits transfer when they first Speaker, obviously I rise in strong sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The initiated their education career. port of this bill, H.R. 5047, the Pro- question is on the motion offered by H.R. 5047 would simply provide our tecting Veterans’ Educational Choice the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- student veterans with additional infor- Act of 2016. LER) that the House suspend the rules mation as they apply to and attend Let me just extend a very sincere and and pass the bill, H.R. 5047. schools by requiring VA to provide in- heartfelt thank you to Chairman MIL- The question was taken. formation on articulation agreements LER and Ranking Member TAKANO— The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the at a particular school and that school’s who, by the way, is an original cospon- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being agreements with another institution. sor of this bill—for their support of in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Our veterans and their dependents de- this bill and overall wide support for Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, serve full transparency as they set out this bill. I appreciate the comments on that I demand the yeas and nays. to use their hard-earned benefits. I that both of my colleagues have made The yeas and nays were ordered. thank my colleague, the gentleman pertaining to this bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- from Georgia (Mr. JODY B. HICE) for in- The Post-9/11 GI Bill, I believe with- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- troducing this bipartisan legislation out question, is the most generous edu- ceedings on this motion will be post- which has my complete support. cational benefit that our Nation has poned. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ever passed. As has already been men- my time. tioned, over a million student veterans f Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield have benefited tremendously from that WORKING TO INTEGRATE NET- myself such time as I may consume. particular piece of legislation. Some of WORKS GUARANTEEING MEMBER Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. the benefits include help to cover cost ACCESS NOW ACT 5047, the Protecting Veterans’ Edu- of tuition, books, supplies, even hous- cational Choice Act of 2016. I thank the ing. Yet, in spite of all this, we still Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass gentleman from Georgia (Mr. JODY B. find that many of our veterans find the bill (H.R. 5166) to amend title 38, HICE) for introducing this commend- themselves still having to take out stu- able legislation. dent loans. Part of the reason for that United States Code, to provide certain This bill would require the VA to in- is, as has been discussed by my col- employees of Members of Congress and clude information about the edu- leagues, many of these veterans, as certain employees of State or local cational services available to all vet- they are going to various schools some- governmental agencies with access to erans seeking to use their Post-9/11 GI where in the midst of the process, dis- case-tracking information of the De- Bill benefits, and it would require VA cover that the credits that they have partment of Veterans Affairs, as counselors who provide educational or received from this school won’t trans- amended. vocational counseling to inform the fer over here; and somewhere in the The Clerk read the title of the bill. veterans about the articulation agree- middle of that timeframe, much of The text of the bill is as follows: ments that exist between schools that their GI Bill has already been spent, H.R. 5166 govern the transfer of credits. Articu- and so they find themselves in an ex- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lation agreements refer to formal tremely difficult and awkward posi- resentatives of the United States of America in agreements between two or more insti- tion. Congress assembled, tutions of higher learning, docu- I won’t reiterate the details of this SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. menting the credit transfer policies for bill because it has already been done, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Working to a specific academic program. but the basics of this addresses that Integrate Networks Guaranteeing Member Access Now Act’’ or the ‘‘WINGMAN Act’’. Student veterans have an important problem, Mr. Speaker. It does not have SEC. 2. PROVISION OF ACCESS TO CASE-TRACK- decision to make when they choose a anything to say regarding what school ING INFORMATION. college or university to attend with a veteran chooses. They are free to go (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 59 of title 38, their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. It is es- to whatever school they want to, but United States Code, is amended by adding at sential that they understand at the what this bill says is up front they the end the following:

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Additionally, the bill resenting the district where the veteran re- bers may have 5 legislative days within requires that congressional employees sides to have access to all of the records of which to revise and extend their re- certified for this access must be full- the veteran in the databases of the Veterans marks and add extraneous material on time employees who provide con- Benefits Administration. H.R. 5166, as amended. stituent services. ‘‘(2) Notwithstanding any other provision The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I am hopeful that as this program is of law, upon receipt of permission from the objection to the request of the gen- developed, VA will put in place a track- veteran under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide read-only access to such tleman from Florida? ing system to ensure these employees records to such a covered congressional em- There was no objection. are only assisting constituents from ployee in a manner that does not allow such Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, their congressional districts and that employee to modify the data contained in I yield myself such time as I may con- congressional staff are held account- such records or in any part of a database of sume. able if found to have abused any aspect the Veterans Benefits Administration. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge all of this new and unprecedented author- ‘‘(3) A Member of Congress may designate of my colleagues to support H.R. 5166, ity. not more than two employees of the Member as amended, the WINGMAN Act. I In short, Mr. Speaker, there is broad, as covered congressional employees. ‘‘(b) COVERED CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOY- thank our colleagues, the gentleman bipartisan support among our col- EES.—(1) In this section, a covered congres- from Florida (Mr. YOHO) and the gen- leagues for helping veterans get timely sional employee is a permanent, full-time tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY answers to their claims questions. Al- employee of a Member of Congress— DAVIS), for introducing the WINGMAN lowing full-time congressional staff ‘‘(A) whose responsibilities include assist- Act, which will help Members better members access to electronic disability ing the constituents of the Member with serve our constituents. claims records on a read-only basis is a issues regarding departments or agencies of H.R. 5166 would allow our offices to step in the direction of putting the vet- the Federal Government; assist veterans who are seeking infor- eran’s interest first and foremost. ‘‘(B) who satisfies the criteria required by the Secretary for recognition as an agent or mation about the status of their claims I support H.R. 5166, as amended, and attorney under this chapter; and for disability compensation. Unfortu- urge my colleagues to do the same. ‘‘(C) who is designated by a Member of nately, when a congressional staff Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Congress as a covered congressional em- member contacts the VA for more in- my time. ployee for purposes of this section. formation about a claim, it can take Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘(2) The Secretary may not impose any re- often weeks or months for the Depart- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman quirement other than the requirements ment of Veterans Affairs to respond. from the Third District of the State of under paragraph (1) before treating an em- Florida (Mr. YOHO), a primary sponsor ployee as a covered congressional employee VA’s delay in answering congressional for purposes of this section. inquiries only adds to the veteran’s of this legislation. ‘‘(c) NONRECOGNITION.—A covered congres- frustration. The veteran simply wants Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I thank sional employee may not be recognized as an to know the status of his or her claim. Chairman MILLER, a fellow Floridian, agent or attorney under this chapter. H.R. 5166, as amended, would require for his support of this measure. With- ‘‘(d) LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS.—None of VA to give designated permanent, full- out his help and the help of his team— the amounts made available to carry out time congressional employees access to Maria and Cecilia in particular—we this section may be used to design, develop, VA databases so that our staff can tell would not be here today. or administer any training for purposes of This is a monumental bill for our providing training to covered congressional a veteran the current status of their employees. application for benefits. Moreover, to veterans. This comes down to customer ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— protect veterans’ privacy, the service for our veterans. I feel we are in (1) No additional funds are authorized to be WINGMAN Act mandates that congres- the customer service business. They appropriated to carry out this section. This sional employees first obtain permis- are not constituents. These are people section may only be carried out using sion before viewing a veteran’s infor- who have paid the price to defend this amounts otherwise authorized to be appro- mation. At the same time, the congres- country, and it is time that we give priated. them the service that they need. ‘‘(2) For the period of fiscal years 2017 sional employee would not be able to through 2020, not more than $10,000,000 may alter the electronic file in any way. What this does is it gives us read- be made available to carry out this section. Passing this bill will help veterans only access to a veteran’s claim. We ‘‘(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: who simply want to understand where have already got a privacy form. We ‘‘(1) The term ‘database of the Veterans their claim is in the process. I urge my are on a secure system, and this just Benefits Administration’ means any data- colleagues to support H.R. 5166, as moves the claim through the process base of the Veterans Benefits Administration amended. that much quicker so that we can find in which the records of veterans relating to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of out why it is hung up. So many times, claims for benefits under the laws adminis- as the chairman said, the average time tered by the Secretary are retained, includ- my time. ing information regarding medical records, Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield it takes for an office to receive the compensation and pension exams records, myself such time as I may consume. records they request from the VA is 6 rating decisions, statements of the case, sup- I rise in support of H.R. 5166, spon- months, and at times even over a year. plementary statements of the case, notices sored by Representative YOHO, which What this will do is, we can look into of disagreement, Form–9, and any successor would give certified congressional of- there, we can read only that particular form. fice caseworkers access to veterans’ case, and we can say, You forgot to ‘‘(2) The term ‘Member of Congress’ means electronic disability claims records at sign it, you forgot to date it, you for- a Representative, a Senator, a Delegate to the Veterans Benefits Administration. got to check this box; and we can re- Congress, or the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico.’’. The purpose of the bill is to provide port immediately back to the veteran. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of faster answers to our veteran constitu- It should free up the VA system. sections at the beginning of such chapter is ents who call our offices to help with No single man or woman who has amended by adding at the end the following their VA claims. By the time veterans served and protected our freedoms new item: contact us, many have already faced should have to wait to receive the care ‘‘5906. Access of certain congressional em- delays or frustrating experiences try- and benefits that they have more than ployees to veteran records.’’. ing to get answers themselves. This bill earned. Unfortunately, they have be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- will allow our congressional case- come statistics, nothing more than ant to the rule, the gentleman from workers read-only access to disability numbers on the page, so many times Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- claims records. This means they will with the VA system. This ends with the

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United States Code, to permit veterans let our Nation’s veterans know that we She has been waiting for 6 months for to grant access to their records in the have their six. Again, I thank the gen- an answer from the VA, and now my of- databases of the Veterans Benefits Ad- tleman from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY fice continues to wait for a response ministration to certain designated con- DAVIS) for his help on this strong bipar- from the VA. gressional employees, and for other tisan bill. These examples not only show the purposes.’’. sometimes incompetence and unre- A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1700 sponsiveness of certain personnel at the table. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, the VA, but they also show how impor- f I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from tant congressional offices are to get- Georgia (Mr. COLLINS). ting the answers our veterans need and HONORING INVESTMENTS IN RE- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- deserve. CRUITING AND EMPLOYING er, I come to the floor as a veteran who Many times when a veteran contacts AMERICAN MILITARY VETERANS is currently still serving in the United their Member of Congress for help, it is ACT OF 2016 States Air Force Reserve. I served in their last resort. It is not their first Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Iraq. What Mr. YOHO and Mr. DAVIS call. They don’t know where else to I move to suspend the rules and pass have done here is come together to turn. Our caseworkers become the mid- the bill (H.R. 3286) to encourage effec- bring common sense to something that dleman between the veteran and the tive, voluntary private sector invest- really is amazing: we have veterans VA. ments to recruit, employ, and retain today who have to call their Congress- VA casework in my office remains men and women who have served in the man to get help, and we are actually highest in volume. We currently have United States military with annual hamstrung in trying to help them. over 96 open cases, and we have closed presidential awards to private sector That is not the way it should be. Our nearly 1,000 in the 4 years that I have employers recognizing such efforts, and veterans deserve the best service that been in office. Ask almost any case- for other purposes, as amended. they can have. They deserve it on time, worker, and they will tell you the VA The Clerk read the title of the bill. they deserve it in a prompt fashion, is one of the most difficult agencies to The text of the bill is as follows: and they should not have to call their get a response from. H.R. 3286 Congressman. But when they do, we It is unacceptable that it takes this long. That is why the WINGMAN Act, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- need to give our congressional offices resentatives of the United States of America in all the tools that they need to help H.R. 5166, needs to be passed. It simply Congress assembled, allows our certified constituent case- with that. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. I just want to compliment these Con- workers, our advocates, to access cer- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Honoring In- gressmen for bringing this bill forward tain VA files in order to check the sta- vestments in Recruiting and Employing and encourage the House to support tus and progress of claims. This tech- American Military Veterans Act of 2016’’ or nology will be used to help our vet- the ‘‘HIRE Vets Act’’. this. This is a great bill, and it is really erans get the answers they deserve. It SEC. 2. HIRE VETS MEDALLION PROGRAM. the reason why we are here. is not going to solve the systemic prob- (a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHED.—Not later than Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, lems we see at the VA, but it is going one year after the date of enactment of this I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman to help us hold the VA accountable and Act, the Secretary of Labor shall establish, from Illinois (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS), an- get answers for veterans whom we are by rule, a HIRE Vets Medallion Program to other prime sponsor of this bill, who is solicit voluntary information from employ- honored to represent. ers for purposes of recognizing, by means of from the 13th Congressional District. I want to thank my colleague, Rep- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. an award to be designated a ‘‘HIRE Vets Me- resentative YOHO, for working with me dallion’’, verified efforts by such employers— Speaker, I want to talk about Carl, an and many others on this important Army veteran from Springfield, Illi- (1) to recruit, employ, and retain veterans; piece of legislation; and, Mr. Speaker, I and nois, who couldn’t get a response from want to thank Chairman MILLER not (2) to provide community and charitable the VA to receive cancer treatment only for his help on this, but for his services supporting the veteran community. through the VA Choice program. After service to this great institution. He is (b) APPLICATION PROCESS.—Beginning in multiple communications, my office somebody who has put our veterans the calendar year following the calendar year in which the Secretary establishes the was finally able to get the authoriza- first as chairman of the Veterans’ Af- tion from the VA. program— fairs Committee and somebody who has (1) the Secretary shall annually— Bette, from Staunton, Illinois, the spent his career making sure that com- wife of a decorated Vietnam vet who (A) solicit and accept voluntary applica- monsense proposals like this get en- tions from employers in order to consider served his country for more than a dec- acted so that our veterans, those whom whether those employers should receive a ade, waited over a year for an answer he cares about the most and we care HIRE Vets Medallion; from the VA about benefits owed to her about the most, get the answers and (B) review applications received in each late husband. Finally, my office was the responses they deserve. calendar year; and successful in getting Bette, who was Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask my (C) provide to the President a list of recipi- experiencing financial difficulty at the ents; and colleagues to join me in supporting (2) the President shall annually— time, the accrued benefits owed to her H.R. 5166, as amended. husband. (A) notify such recipients of their awards; Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance and Kenneth, of Urbana, Illinois, a of my time. (B) at a time to coincide with the annual Bronze Star recipient while serving in Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, commemoration of Veterans Day— Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan, was de- I urge all of my colleagues to support (i) announce the names of such recipients; nied benefits due to a missing doctor’s H.R. 5166, as amended. (ii) recognize such recipients through pub- examination because he was deployed Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance lication in the Federal Register; and at the time and the VA never resched- of my time. (iii) issue to each such recipient— uled the appointment. He contacted my The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (I) a HIRE Vets Medallion of the level de- office, and we worked with the VA to question is on the motion offered by termined under section 3; and (II) a certificate stating that such em- ensure that the benefits were received. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- ployer is entitled to display such HIRE Vets Lawrence, of Palmer, Illinois, an- LER) that the House suspend the rules Medallion during the following calendar other Bronze Star and Purple Heart re- and pass the bill, H.R. 5166, as amend- year, to be designated a ‘‘HIRE Vets Medal- cipient, simply wanted a copy of his ed. lion Certificate’’.

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(c) TIMING.— (iii) such employer employs dedicated able, subject to appropriation, to the Sec- (1) SOLICITATION PERIOD.—The Secretary human resources professionals to support retary to carry out the HIRE Vets Medallion shall solicit applications not later than Jan- hiring and retention of veteran employees, Program. uary 31st of each calendar year for the me- including efforts focused on veteran hiring SEC. 6. REPORT TO CONGRESS. dallions to be awarded in November of that and training; (a) REPORTS.—Beginning not later than calendar year. (iv) such employer provides each of its em- two years after the date of enactment of this (2) END OF ACCEPTANCE PERIOD.—The Sec- ployees serving on active duty in the United Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress retary shall stop accepting applications not States National Guard or Reserve with com- annual reports on— earlier than April 30th of each calendar year pensation sufficient, in combination with the (1) the fees collected from applicants for for the medallions to be awarded in Novem- employee’s active duty pay, to achieve a HIRE Vets Medallions in the prior year and ber of that calendar year. combined level of income commensurate any changes in fees to be proposed in the (3) REVIEW PERIOD.—The Secretary shall with the employee’s salary prior to under- present year; finish reviewing applications not later than taking active duty; and (2) the cost of administering the HIRE Vets August 31st of each calendar year for the me- (v) such employer has established a tuition Medallion Program in the prior year; dallions to be awarded in November of that assistance program to support veteran em- (3) the number of applications for HIRE calendar year. ployees’ attendance in postsecondary edu- Vets Medallions received in the prior year; (4) RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRESIDENT.—The cation during the term of their employment. and Secretary shall provide to the President a (D) EXEMPTION FOR SMALLER EMPLOYERS.— (4) the HIRE Vets Medallions awarded in list of employers to receive HIRE Vets Me- An employer shall be deemed to meet the re- the prior year, including the name of each dallions not later than September 30th of quirements of subparagraph (C)(iv) if such employer to whom a HIRE Vets Medallion each calendar year for the medallions to be employer— was awarded and the level of medallion awarded in November of that calendar year. (i) employs 5,000 or fewer employees; and awarded to each such employer. (5) NOTICE TO RECIPIENTS.—The President (ii) employs at least one human resources (b) COMMITTEES.—The Secretary shall pro- shall notify employers who will receive HIRE professional whose regular work duties in- vide the reports required under subsection Vets Medallions not later than October 11th clude those described under subparagraph (a) to the Chairman and Ranking Member of each calendar year for the medallions to (C)(iii). of— be awarded in November of that calendar (E) ADDITIONAL CRITERIA.—The Secretary (1) the Committees on Education and the year. may provide, by rule, additional criteria Workforce and Veterans’ Affairs of the House SEC. 3. SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS. with which to determine qualifications for of Representatives; and (a) APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS.— receipt of each level of HIRE Vets Medallion. (2) the Committees on Health, Education, (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall re- (2) SMALL- AND MEDIUM-SIZED EMPLOYERS.— Labor, and Pensions and Veterans’ Affairs of view all applications received in a calendar The Secretary shall establish similar awards the Senate. year to determine whether an employer in order to recognize achievements in sup- SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. should receive a HIRE Vets Medallion, and, porting veterans by— In this Act: (A) employers with 50 or fewer employees; if so, of what level. (a) EMPLOYER.—The term ‘‘employer’’ has (2) APPLICATION CONTENTS.—The Secretary and the meaning given such term under section shall require that all applications provide in- (B) employers with more than 50 but fewer 4303 of title 38, United States Code, except formation on the programs and other efforts than 500 employees. that such term does not include— (c) DESIGN BY SECRETARY.—The Secretary of applicant employers during the calendar (1) the Federal Government; shall establish the shape, form, and metallic year prior to that in which the medallion is (2) any State, as defined in such section; or content of each HIRE Vets Medallion. to be awarded, including the categories and (3) any foreign state. SEC. 4. DISPLAY OF AWARD. activities governing the level of award for (b) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (a) IN GENERAL.—The recipient of a HIRE which the applicant is eligible under sub- means the Secretary of Labor. Vets Medallion may— section (b). (c) VETERAN.—The term ‘‘veteran’’ has the (1) publicly display such medallion through (3) VERIFICATION.—In reviewing applica- meaning given such term under section 101 of the end of the calendar year following re- tions, the Secretary shall verify all informa- title 38, United States Code. ceipt of such medallion; and tion provided in the applications, to the ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tent that such information is relevant in de- (2) publicly display the HIRE Vets Medal- termining whether or not an applicant lion Certificate issued in conjunction with ant to the rule, the gentleman from should receive a HIRE Vets Medallion or in such medallion. Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- (b) UNLAWFUL DISPLAY PROHIBITED.—It is determining the appropriate level of HIRE tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) unlawful for any employer to publicly dis- Vets Medallion for that employer to receive. each will control 20 minutes. play a HIRE Vets Medallion, in connection (b) AWARDS.— with, or as a part of, any advertisement, so- The Chair recognizes the gentleman (1) LARGE EMPLOYERS.— licitation, business activity, or product— from Florida. (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- (1) for the purpose of conveying, or in a GENERAL LEAVE tablish two levels of HIRE Vets Medallions manner reasonably calculated to convey, a Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, to be awarded to employers employing 500 or false impression that the employer received more employees, to be designated the ‘‘Gold I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- the medallion through the HIRE Vets Medal- bers may have 5 legislative days in HIRE Vets Medallion’’ and the ‘‘Platinum lion Program, if such employer did not re- HIRE Vets Medallion’’. ceive such medallion through the HIRE Vets which to revise and extend their re- (B) GOLD HIRE VETS MEDALLION.—No em- Medallion Program; or marks and include extraneous material ployer shall be eligible to receive a Gold (2) for the purpose of conveying, or in a on H.R. 3286, as amended. HIRE Vets Medallion in a given calendar manner reasonably calculated to convey, a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there year unless— false impression that the employer received (i) veterans constitute not less than 7 per- objection to the request of the gen- the medallion through the HIRE Vets Medal- tleman from Florida? cent of all employees hired by such employer lion Program during the preceding calendar during the prior calendar year; There was no objection. year if it is after the end of the calendar year Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, (ii) such employer has established an em- following the calendar year in which such ployee veteran organization or resource medallion was issued to such employer I yield myself such time as I may con- group to assist new veteran employees with through the HIRE Vets Medallion Program. sume. integration, including coaching and men- SEC. 5. APPLICATION FEE AND FUNDING. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3286, as amended, toring; and (a) FUND ESTABLISHED.—There is estab- would require the Department of Labor (iii) such employer has established pro- lished in the Treasury of the United States a to establish a HIRE Vets Medallion grams to enhance the leadership skills of fund to be designated the ‘‘HIRE Vets Medal- veteran employees during their employment. Program to recognize and to award em- lion Award Fund’’. ployers with a HIRE Vets Medallion for (C) PLATINUM HIRE VETS MEDALLION.—No (b) FEE AUTHORIZED.—The Secretary may employer shall be eligible to receive a Plat- assess a reasonable fee on employers that their efforts to recruit, employ, and re- inum HIRE Vets Medallion in a given cal- apply for receipt of a HIRE Vets Medallion tain veterans, as well as their work to endar year unless— and the Secretary shall deposit such fees provide community and charitable (i) veterans constitute not less than 10 per- into the HIRE Vets Medallion Award Fund. services to veterans in their local com- cent of all employees hired by such employer The Secretary shall establish the amount of munities. during the prior calendar year; the fee such that the amounts collected as While we still have work to do, it is (ii) such employer retains through the end fees and deposited into the Fund are suffi- important to note that the veteran un- of the prior calendar year not less than 85 cient to cover the costs associated with car- percent of veteran employees hired during rying out this Act. employment rate has continued to de- the calendar year before the prior calendar (c) USE OF FUNDS.—Amounts in the HIRE crease over recent years and, as of last year; Vets Medallion Award Fund shall be avail- month, it was at a low of 4.3 percent.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:48 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.023 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6342 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 While many factors have led to the and experience that has been proven to from Vietnam, where a lot of veterans continued reduction of the unemploy- help them thrive in postmilitary em- returned to their hometown and were ment rate for the men and women who ployment, whether in the public or pri- shunned; they were ostracized, creating have served, our Nation’s employers in vate sectors. problems in terms of alcohol, drugs, both the public and the private sectors Fortunately, we have been seeing en- you name it. A lot of it was related to deserve a lot of the credit, and it is im- couraging trends in veterans’ employ- the fact that they couldn’t find a job or portant that we highlight the work ment. Thanks to the hard work of DOL people didn’t want to talk to them. that these companies have done and VETS, combined with efforts within This bill, I think, with the help of busi- publicly recognize their commitment the private sector and Federal and nesses, goes a long way to correct a for hiring veterans. State governments, the veterans’ un- problem we have had for many, many With this idea in mind, H.R. 3286, as employment rate in October was 4.3 years. amended, would authorize the Sec- percent. That is lower than the na- This bill passed out of the House Vet- retary of Labor to create the HIRE tional unemployment rate, which was erans’ Affairs Committee unanimously, Vets Medallion Program, which would 4.9 percent. This continues a 24-month and I want to thank Chairman MILLER recognize employers who hire and re- trend, with only a single exception. and Ranking Member TAKANO for their tain veterans, as well as companies We can all be very proud of the support. I would also like to thank who provide support services to the progress we have made in making sure Representative TULSI GABBARD for veterans in their communities. more veterans are able to find quality, being the original cosponsor of this im- Employers would earn either plat- good-paying jobs upon transitioning portant legislation. inum or gold status based on require- into civilian life. That said, we want to I urge my colleagues to vote in favor ments related to the number of vet- remain vigilant to make sure that the of this bill. erans hired each year, providing pay men and women who signed up to de- b 1715 equity for guardsmen and Reserve em- fend our Nation enjoy opportunities for ployees who were called up to active growth and prosperity when they re- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 military service, and other require- turn home. minutes to the gentlewoman from Ha- ments. Once these employers have Again, I want to thank my colleague, waii (Ms. GABBARD). earned a HIRE Vets Medallion, they Colonel COOK, for offering this legisla- Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise in would be able to publicly display their tion to provide a uniform, recognizable strong support of H.R. 3286, a bill on award to illustrate the work they have medallion to show our appreciation to which I am proud to have worked with companies that hire and retain veteran done on behalf of veterans and the pri- my colleague and fellow veteran, the employees. I am proud to be a cospon- ority that they place on hiring vet- gentleman from California (Mr. COOK), sor of this bill and to stand in support erans within their workforce. whose service I honor very much. As we work to continue to decrease of its passage today. Every single day, we have roughly 500 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the national unemployment rate veterans who return to civilian life, my time. among our men and women who have joining the more than 2.9 million vet- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, erans who have returned home just served, it is vital that we highlight and I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman step up and thank the employers who since 9/11 alone. Now, some choose to from California (Mr. COOK), the sponsor take advantage of educational benefits have employed these individuals and of this legislation, from the Eighth recognize the benefits of hiring a vet- they have earned, and others choose to District of California. jump right back into the workforce. eran. Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, as a combat Unfortunately, for many of our vet- I want to thank Colonel PAUL COOK veteran, I am deeply concerned that erans, making that move is not as sim- of California for introducing and advo- the men and women of our Armed ple as submitting a resume and waiting cating for this bill. It has my full and Forces continue to struggle to find jobs complete support. upon their return to civilian life. These for a call back. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of individuals have not only displayed Our veterans, unfortunately, often my time. great courage serving their country, face sometimes an unfriendly job mar- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield but have acquired distinctive skills ket or an unfriendly job culture that myself such time as I may consume. that make them ideal candidates for does not fully understand their needs Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. employment. and the unique challenges of 3286, as amended, the Honoring Invest- Veterans who serve this country hon- transitioning from military service- ments in Recruiting and Employing orably should never struggle to find member life to civilian life. American Military Veterans Act of employment, which is why I have in- Now, we have taken some important 2016, or the HIRE Vets Act. I thank my troduced H.R. 3286, the Honoring In- steps to encourage employers to hire colleague and fellow Inland Empire and vestments in Recruiting and Employ- more veterans, and we have seen the California Representative Colonel ing American Military Veterans Act, total percentage of unemployed vet- PAUL COOK for introducing this innova- the HIRE Vets Act. erans drop by 1.5 percent over the past tive bill. As already mentioned, this bill cre- year. While this is progress, the fact is, The HIRE Vets Act directs the De- ates an innovative system to encourage we still have over 400,000 veterans un- partment of Labor’s Veterans’ Employ- and recognize employers who make employed today. This tells us that ment and Training Services, otherwise veterans a priority in their hiring prac- more must be done, not only to get known as DOL VETS, to establish a tices, incentivizing the creation of them employed but to make sure that HIRE Vets Medallion Program. This thousands of jobs for veterans. they are employed in meaningful, program will solicit voluntary infor- This bill goes beyond simply recog- good-paying jobs. mation from private sector employers nizing that a business hires veterans. It I recently hosted a panel of experts who successfully recruit, employ, and is critical that we establish a nation- from both the public and private sector retain veterans, and allow these em- wide gold standard program that cre- where we talked about how we can bet- ployers to display on their marketing ates a strong and consistent brand. ter empower our veterans in the tech materials a recognized medallion as a This bill is an opportunity for Ameri- sector specifically. The tech industry symbol of their commendable hiring cans to see which companies truly live has experienced unprecedented growth practices. Employers who provide com- up to the employment promises they over the past decade and is the fastest munity and charitable services sup- made to veterans. growing sector in our economy. Yet, so porting veterans will also be eligible to It is our duty to ensure veterans re- far, veterans remain largely underrep- display a HIRE Vets Medallion. ceive the benefits and resources they resented, making up just 2 percent of Hiring veterans isn’t just the right have earned through their services to this fast-growing industry. thing to do from a moral perspective; it this country, and that includes encour- Now, it is not because they are not also makes good business sense. The aging meaningful job opportunities. qualified. It is not because they don’t men and women who served in our I have been around a long while and, have what it takes to do the job. military received invaluable training of course, have my own experiences Through their service and training, our

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SHORT TITLE. those who have been wounded in the uable to employers, whether it be in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No Hero Left service of our country and to ensure Untreated Act’’. the tech industry or in any other busi- that they are provided with the most SEC. 2. FINDINGS. ness, nonprofit, or civic leadership po- successful treatments, including those Congress finds the following: that are new and are promising to as- sition. (1) Magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance That is why I am proud to join my therapy has successfully treated more than sist them on their path to recovery. fellow veteran and friend, Congressman 400 veterans with post-traumatic stress dis- H.R. 5600, as amended, would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to PAUL COOK, today in support of this im- order, traumatic brain injury, military sex- portant legislation because it ual trauma, chronic pain, and opiate addic- carry out a 1-year pilot program to incentivizes employers to hire and re- tion. provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- tain veterans by creating a standard of (2) Recent clinical trials and randomized, guided resonance therapy to veterans placebo-controlled, double-blind studies have with post-traumatic stress disorder, recognition for those who go the extra produced promising measurable outcomes in traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, mile to recruit and retain veterans, the evolution of magnetic EEG/EKG-guided opiate addiction, or who have experi- and provide services that support our resonance therapy. enced military sexual trauma. veteran community. (3) These outcomes have resulted in esca- Magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance lating demand from returning warriors and I strongly urge our colleagues to pass therapy has proven effective in ad- this legislation and help serve and em- veterans who are seeking access to this treatment. dressing symptoms of post-traumatic power our veterans and businesses to stress disorder and traumatic brain in- thrive. (4) Congress recognizes the importance of initiating innovative pilot programs that jury among veteran patients. For ex- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, demonstrate the use and effectiveness of new ample, in a 2015 study, veteran patients I have no more requests for time at treatment options for post-traumatic stress experienced an almost 50 percent re- this point. I reserve the balance of my disorder, traumatic brain injury, military duction in symptom severity after just time. sexual trauma, chronic pain, and opiate ad- 2 weeks of using this therapy. Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no diction. Though the pilot this bill would cre- further speakers. I yield myself such SEC. 3. MAGNETIC EEG/EKG-GUIDED RESONANCE ate is limited, I am hopeful that it will time as I may consume. THERAPY PILOT PROGRAM. provide the needed data to support the (a) PILOT PROGRAM.—The Secretary of Vet- It just strikes me, Colonel COOK, I erans Affairs shall carry out a pilot program provision of this promising new treat- know we have named this act the HIRE to provide access to magnetic EEG/EKG- ment for many more servicemembers Vets Act, and knowing of your service guided resonance therapy to treat larger and veterans in the future. in Vietnam, and so many of the Viet- populations of veterans suffering from post- This bill is sponsored by our good nam veterans that live in the Inland traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain friend, Congressman STEVE KNIGHT Empire, we could also call this the injury, military sexual trauma, chronic pain, from California, and I am grateful to Welcome Home Act because nothing is or opiate addiction. him for sponsoring this legislation to (b) LOCATIONS.—The Secretary shall carry more welcoming than a job. out the pilot program under subsection (a) at increase access to innovative treat- I share your passion for caring about not more than two facilities of the Depart- ment for America’s heroes. our veterans in the Inland Empire, and ment of Veteran Affairs. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in California, of course, all over our (c) PARTICIPANTS.—In carrying out the in supporting H.R. 5600, as amended. country, and I certainly honor your pilot program under subsection (a), the Sec- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of service to our country. retary may not provide access to magnetic my time. EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy to more Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield So I urge all my colleagues to sup- than 50 veterans. port—to join me in passing H.R. 3286, myself such time as I may consume. (d) DURATION.—The Secretary shall carry I rise today in support of H.R. 5600, as and I look forward to seeing those me- out the pilot program under subsection (a) amended, the No Hero Left Untreated dallions in many businesses across for a one-year period. (e) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after Act. This bill is designed to create a your district and mine in California. pilot program in the VA to determine Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the date of the termination of the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary if magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance of my time. shall submit to the Committees on Veterans’ therapy technology is appropriate for Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Affairs of the House of Representatives and larger populations of veterans suffering once again, I urge my colleagues to the Senate a report on the pilot program. from post-traumatic stress disorder, support H.R. 3286, as amended. (f) NO AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- TIONS.—No additional funds are authorized to traumatic brain injury, military sexual I yield back the balance of my time. trauma, chronic pain, or opiate addic- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section. Such requirements tion. question is on the motion offered by shall be carried out using amounts otherwise Under this treatment, a veteran’s the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- authorized. EEG and EKG are analyzed to ascer- LER) that the House suspend the rules The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tain the brain’s patterns of function and pass the bill, H.R. 3286, as amend- ant to the rule, the gentleman from and detect any possible abnormalities. ed. Florida (Mr. MILLER) and the gen- This information is used to develop a The question was taken; and (two- tleman from California (Mr. TAKANO) personalized treatment for each pa- thirds being in the affirmative) the each will control 20 minutes. tient aimed at restoring the brain to rules were suspended and the bill, as The Chair recognizes the gentleman its optimal state. amended, was passed. from Florida. It is essential that the VA continue A motion to reconsider was laid on GENERAL LEAVE to explore new and innovative treat- the table. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ments, like resonance therapy, that f I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- can offer breakthroughs for veterans and servicemembers suffering from NO HERO LEFT UNTREATED ACT bers have 5 legislative days within which to revise their remarks and add PTSD and other traumas. For more Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, extraneous material. than 90 years, the Veterans Affairs Re- I move to suspend the rules and pass The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there search and Development program has the bill (H.R. 5600) to direct the Sec- objection to the request of the gen- been improving the lives of veterans retary of Veterans Affairs to carry out tleman from Florida? and all Americans through healthcare a pilot program to provide access to There was no objection. discovery and innovation. magnetic EEG/EKG-guided resonance Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, VA research is unique because of its therapy to veterans, as amended. I yield myself such time as I may con- focus on health issues that affect vet- The Clerk read the title of the bill. sume. erans. It is part of an integrated

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Mr. Speaker, about this treatment and its effects on successes, and I think that when the I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- those veterans who have continued to American people look at this and they bers may have 5 legislative days within suffer from the wounds of combat trau- say, we have got these successes, let’s which to revise and extend their re- ma here at home. Innovative pilot pro- make sure that we push this forward, I marks and add extraneous material on grams and continued investment in re- think that we should also look at other H.R. 6323. search will help to ensure that our Na- treatments that might not be having The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tion’s veterans get the high-quality these types of successes and saying, objection to the request of the gen- care they have earned and deserve. you know what, we can do different tleman from Florida? Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of changes, and the medical industry, I There was no objection. my time. am sure, would support that. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, So that is what we are trying to do I yield myself such time as I may con- I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman with the No Hero Left Untreated Act. sume. from the 25th District of California That is why we have named it that be- I do rise today in support of H.R. (Mr. KNIGHT), the prime sponsor of this cause that is exactly what we want. We 6323, a bill to name the Department of important piece of legislation. don’t want to leave any hero un- Veterans Affairs healthcare system in Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I want to treated. Long Beach, California, the Tibor thank the chair and ranking member I appreciate the support from both Rubin VA Medical Center. for their support of this piece of legis- sides of the aisle, and I ask for support Mr. Speaker, as a young man, Cor- lation. of this important measure. poral Tibor Rubin survived 14 months The No Hero Left Untreated Act is Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no in a German concentration camp in just that. We expect our young war- further speakers. I encourage my col- Austria during World War II before it riors to protect our values and our leagues to support this legislation and was liberated by the United States ideals, and we, as Americans, should do join me in passing H.R. 5600, as amend- Army. nothing less than to take care of them ed. Corporal Rubin was so inspired by when they return home. The No Hero I yield back the balance of my time. the American soldiers who rescued him Left Untreated Act is a new and inno- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, that he eventually moved to the United vative way of looking at how we can I too encourage my colleagues to sup- States, enlisted in the Army, and be- treat our veterans, and I think that port this piece of legislation. came a United States citizen. He was that is what people in America are I yield back the balance of time. deployed as a member of the 1st Cav- looking for. They are looking for how The SPEAKER pro tempore. The alry Division during the Korean war, we can help our veterans in new and in- question is on the motion offered by and was eventually captured by the novative ways. Well, this is one of the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL- North Korean military. those. LER) that the House suspend the rules During his captivity, he provided cru- This is a way that we have taken 500 and pass the bill, H.R. 5600, as amend- cial moral support and improvised veterans, we have given them this ed. medical support to his fellow prisoners treatment, and about 95 percent of The question was taken; and (two- of war. For his service, Corporal Rubin them have said that they have had thirds being in the affirmative) the was awarded two Purple Hearts and the some difference in their life because of rules were suspended and the bill, as Congressional Medal of Honor. the treatment. Sixty-one percent have amended, was passed. Sadly, he passed away just last year. said that it is a dramatic change be- A motion to reconsider was laid on After such an outstanding life of serv- cause of this treatment. If we took the table. ice and survival, it is only appropriate those numbers and we took them to f that we honor Corporal Rubin by nam- any kind of treatment or any kind of ing the Long Beach VA Medical Center TIBOR RUBIN VA MEDICAL medical help across this country, I after him. H.R. 6323 satisfies the Com- CENTER think that all of the physicians and all mittee’s naming criteria and is sup- of the medical industry would say: yes, Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, ported by the entire California congres- those are great numbers. I move to suspend the rules and pass sional delegation, as well as many So what we are trying to do here is the bill (H.R. 6323) to name the Depart- local veterans service organizations. we are going to put it into two of our ment of Veterans Affairs health care medical facilities; put it into two of system in Long Beach, California, the b 1730 our VA centers, and we are going to ‘‘Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center’’. I am grateful to Congressman collect some data on the enormous suc- The Clerk read the title of the bill. LOWENTHAL for sponsoring this legisla- cesses that we have seen in the past The text of the bill is as follows: tion, and I urge all of my colleagues to and hopefully in the future. Then, I H.R. 6323 join me in supporting it. hope to come back at a certain time in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of the future and say: this has been great; resentatives of the United States of America in my time. the data that we have collected has Congress assembled, Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield helped our veterans, has helped our SECTION 1. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VET- myself such time as I may consume. warriors when they have come home. ERANS AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE SYS- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Let’s put this across the country. TEM, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA. of H.R. 6323, to name the Department I expect that everyone in every dis- The Department of Veterans Affairs health of Veterans Affairs health care system trict across this country, when they care system located at 5901 East 7th Street, in Long Beach, California, the Tibor Long Beach, California, shall after the date Rubin VA Medical Center. see this, these types of successes, of the enactment of this Act be known and would want to put it into their VA fa- designated as the ‘‘Tibor Rubin VA Medical What a remarkable story about Tibor cilities. So that is kind of our goal in Center’’. Any reference to such health care Rubin. Tibor Rubin survived the what we are trying to do here. system in any law, regulation, map, docu- Mauthausen concentration camp for 14 Mental and physical injuries are part ment, record, or other paper of the United months before being liberated by of battle. Treatment that works should States shall be considered to be a reference American soldiers in May of 1945. After be pushed by our legislative bodies. It to the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. immigrating to the United States in shouldn’t be stagnated. And that is ex- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- 1948, he enlisted in the United States actly what this body is doing. We are ant to the rule, the gentleman from Army and volunteered to serve in

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It was one of the Corporal Rubin spent 30 months as a ties on the attacking force during his reasons I joined the U.S. Army, be- prisoner of war in North Korea, where personal 24-hour battle, single- cause I wanted to show my apprecia- testimony from his fellow prisoners de- handedly slowing the enemy’s advance tion. tailed his willingness to sacrifice for and allowing the 8th Cavalry to with- ‘‘It is the best country in the world, the others. He helped his fellow POWs draw successfully. and I am part of it now. I do not have by sneaking out of the camp at night Following the successful U.S. Army to worry about the Gestapo knocking and foraging for food, stealing from breakout from the Pusan Perimeter on my doors.’’ enemy supplies, and bringing back and advance into North Korea, Tibor I am proud to say that after his serv- what he could to help the soldiers im- was personally responsible for the cap- ice, Tibor became a longtime resident prisoned with him. He declined the ture of several hundred North Korean of Garden Grove, California, in my dis- offer of his Communist captors to re- soldiers. trict. It was still his home when he turn him to Soviet Hungary, his coun- In an additional engagement near passed away on December 5, 2015, and it try of origin, to help protect those Usan, Chinese forces attacked his unit was the Long Beach VA Hospital where from his adopted country. during a massive nighttime assault. he received his medical services for ‘‘He shared the food evenly among For nearly 24 hours, he remained at his over 50 years. the GIs,’’ a fellow prisoner wrote. ‘‘He post with a .30-caliber machine gun at It was my great honor to meet Tibor also took care of us, nursed us, carried the south end of the unit’s line until and to represent him in Congress. He us to the latrine.’’ This GI also added, his ammunition was exhausted. His de- was a survivor, a soldier, a nurse, a ‘‘Helping his fellow men was the most termined stand slowed the pace of the compatriot, and a wonderful citizen. important thing to him.’’ enemy advance into his sector, permit- Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I have no For these actions and more, Mr. ting the remnants of his unit to retreat further speakers. What an amazing and Rubin was awarded the Medal of Honor southward. However, as the battle inspiring story behind Corporal Rubin. in 2005. For all that this brave immi- raged, Tibor was severely wounded and Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to grant did to protect the freedoms of captured by the Chinese. While in Chi- join me in supporting this legislation, our great country, we are honored to be nese custody, he refused to be repatri- H.R. 6323. able to name this VA Medical Center ated to Hungary, instead choosing to I yield back the balance of my time. after him. remain in the prison camp. He would Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this refuse the offer on numerous occasions. I, too, encourage all of our colleagues legislation. Tibor disregarded his own personal to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I yield 8 minutes to the safety and immediately began sneak- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance gentleman from California (Mr. ing out of the camp at night in search of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The LOWENTHAL). of food for his fellow prisoners. Break- question is on the motion offered by Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, I ing into enemy food storehouses and the gentleman from Florida (Mr. MIL thank my good friend from California, gardens, he risked certain torture or - who has been such a great leader on death if caught. LER) that the House suspend the rules veterans’ issues. Tibor provided not only food for the and pass the bill, H.R. 6323. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor starving soldiers, but also desperately The question was taken; and (two- the life of Holocaust survivor and needed medical care and moral support thirds being in the affirmative) the Medal of Honor recipient and a person for the sick and wounded of the POW rules were suspended and the bill was that I knew personally before he passed camp. As one of his fellow prisoners re- passed. A motion to reconsider was laid on away, Mr. Tibor ‘‘Ted’’ Rubin. counted about the camp: ‘‘Tibor did the table. With the support of all 53 members of many good deeds, which he told us the California delegation, both Cali- were mitzvahs in the Jewish tradition. f fornia Senators, and many of my He was a very religious Jew, and help- REAFFIRMING LONGSTANDING State’s leading veterans’ groups, I re- ing his fellow men was the most impor- UNITED STATES POLICY IN SUP- cently introduced H.R. 6323, legislation tant thing to him.’’ PORT OF A DIRECT BILAT- to name the Department of Veterans Tibor’s brave, selfless efforts were di- ERALLY NEGOTIATED SETTLE- Affairs Medical Center in Long Beach rectly attributed to saving the lives of MENT OF THE ISRAELI-PALES- as the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center. as many as 40 of his fellow prisoners. TINIAN CONFLICT As was already noted, Tibor Rubin As his Medal of Honor citation reads: Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to was born in Hungary on June 18, 1929. ‘‘Corporal Rubin’s gallant actions in suspend the rules and agree to the con- During World War II, he survived 14 close contact with the enemy and current resolution (H. Con. Res. 165) ex- months in a Nazi concentration camp unyielding courage and bravery while a pressing the sense of Congress and re- in Austria, where both his parents and prisoner of war are in the highest tra- affirming longstanding United States both of his sisters would eventually ditions of military service and reflect policy in support of a direct bilaterally die. great credit upon himself and the negotiated settlement of the Israeli- Liberated by the United States United States Army.’’ Palestinian conflict and opposition to Army, he was inspired by the American It is worth noting that Tibor was United Nations Security Council reso- soldiers who rescued him, immigrating nominated in the field on four occa- lutions imposing a solution to the con- to the United States and enlisting in sions for the Medal of Honor. When he flict. the United States Army. He was de- was finally presented his Medal of The Clerk read the title of the con- ployed to Korea as a member of the Honor in 2005, it was not presented by current resolution. United States Army’s 8th Cavalry President George W. Bush for a single The text of the concurrent resolution Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during act of heroism. It was instead pre- is as follows: the Korean war. sented for nearly his entire 3 years of H. CON. RES. 165 Despite facing religious discrimina- service in the Korean war. tion from his sergeant who sent him on Tibor was fiercely proud of the coun- Whereas the United States has long supported a negotiated settlement leading to a the most dangerous patrols and mis- try he adopted. When he was later sustainable two-state solution with the sions and withheld his Medal of Honor asked about his decision to immigrate democratic, Jewish state of Israel and a commendation, Tibor fought valiantly to the United States, he said: ‘‘I always democratic Palestinian state living side-by- in several notable engagements. In one wanted to become a citizen of the side in peace and security;

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Whereas President Barack Obama reiter- California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- That is the nature of the problem. ated this policy at the United Nations Gen- Unfortunately, some Palestinians are eral Assembly in 2011, stating, ‘‘Peace is tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN) hard work. Peace will not come through each will control 20 minutes. lured to terrorism with more than just statements and resolutions at the United Na- The Chair recognizes the gentleman words. Since 2003, it has been Pales- tions—if it were that easy, it would have from California (Mr. ROYCE). tinian law to reward Palestinian terrorists in Israeli jails with a monthly been accomplished by now. Ultimately, it is GENERAL LEAVE the Israelis and the Palestinians who must Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- paycheck. The Palestinian Authority live side by side. Ultimately, it is the Israelis and the Palestinian Liberation Organi- and the Palestinians—not us—who must imous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- zation use a so-called martyrs’ fund to reach agreement on the issues that divide pay the families of Palestinian pris- them . . .’’; tend their remarks and to include ex- oners and to pay suicide bombers. Whereas the Palestinian Authority has traneous materials in the RECORD. failed to end incitement to hatred and vio- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there b 1745 lence through Palestinian Authority-di- objection to the request of the gen- This pay-to-play scheme has got to rected institutions against Israel and tleman from California? Israelis, and end payments to prisoners and stop, period. In the face of such hatred, the families of those who have engaged in There was no objection. the United States must stand firm. The terrorism or acts of violence against Israelis Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Israel-Palestinian conflict can only be or the State of Israel; self such time as I may consume. resolved through direct negotiations Whereas the Palestinian Authority has Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking between the parties. continued to provide payments to prisoners member, the gentleman from New York I again thank the gentleman from and the families of those who have engaged (Mr. ENGEL), and thank Mr. BRAD in terrorism or acts of violence against New York (Mr. ENGEL) and the gen- SHERMAN of California as well for tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN), Israelis or the State of Israel, including re- working with me in a bipartisan man- ports of approximately $300 million in 2016; as well, for their work on this resolu- Whereas efforts to impose a solution or pa- ner to bring this important resolution tion. rameters for a solution can make negotia- to the floor today. I reserve the balance of my time. tions more difficult and can set back the There is a growing concern in Con- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield cause of peace; gress—it is a concern felt on both sides myself such time as I may consume. Whereas it is long-standing practice of the of the aisle—that despite established, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. United States Government to oppose and, if bipartisan United States policy, the 165. This is a bipartisan resolution put necessary, veto United Nations Security Obama administration may end the forward by the chair and ranking mem- Council resolutions dictating additional practice of vetoing resolutions in the binding parameters on the peace process; ber of our committee, Mr. ROYCE and Whereas it is also the historic position of Security Council that strayed from the Mr. ENGEL, cosponsored by myself, the United States Government to oppose and principle that the Israeli-Palestinian with a host of other bipartisan cospon- veto, if necessary, one-sided or anti-Israel conflict can only be resolved through sors. resolutions at the United Nations Security direct negotiations between the par- This resolution comes at a precarious Council; ties. This administration could also time for the two-state solution, with a Whereas and for this reason, the United end the related practice of vetoing Se- new administration preparing to enter States has vetoed 42 Israel-related resolu- curity Council resolutions that are tions in the United Nations Security Council office and as turmoil continues in the since 1972; one-sided or anti-Israel. This is a real Middle East. I, myself, have always Whereas the Palestinian Authority must concern. Press reports—including one been a supporter of a negotiated solu- engage in broad, meaningful, and systemic today—suggest that such a one-sided tion between the Israeli and Pales- reforms in order to ultimately prepare its in- resolution could be submitted in days. tinian sides of this conflict which stitutions and people for statehood and Worse, the Obama administration would result in a secure, democratic peaceful coexistence with Israel; and could support a resolution at the U.N. Jewish State of Israel alongside a sta- Whereas unilateral recognition of a Pales- Security Council setting parameters ble and democratic state for the Pales- tinian state would bypass negotiations and for a final settlement between Israel undermine incentives for the Palestinian Au- tinian people. thority to make the changes necessary that and the Palestinians. U.S. policy has This resolution reaffirms this com- are prerequisites for peace: Now, therefore, long and wisely been that only Israelis mitment, which has been longstanding be it and Palestinians can work out a peace American policy. The United States Resolved by the House of Representatives (the agreement between themselves and has provided important leadership as Senate concurring), that it is the sense of that efforts to impose one would be the two parties have negotiated. We Congress that— counterproductive. Whatever param- would hope to see bilateral negotia- (1) a durable and sustainable peace agree- eters the U.N. established would be un- tions in the future. Peace must be ment between Israel and the Palestinians will come only through direct bilateral nego- acceptable to any Israeli Government— made by the parties themselves. A tiations between the parties; a government to the left or a govern- peace settlement will only come (2) any widespread international recogni- ment to the right—making it impos- through direct bilateral negotiations. tion of a unilateral declaration of Pales- sible to see any future peace. These negotiations are delicate and tinian statehood outside of the context of a What on Earth today, at this point in they are complicated. peace agreement with Israel would cause se- time, suggests that Israel has a willing As President Barack Obama said in vere harm to the peace process, and would partner in peace? 2011: ‘‘Peace is hard work. Peace will likely trigger the implementation of pen- Not at this moment. Our committee not come through statements and reso- alties under sections 7036 and 7041(j) of the has held hearings to expose the current Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub- lutions at the United Nations. If it lic Law 114–113); Palestinian Authority’s complicity in were that easy, it would have been ac- (3) efforts by outside bodies, including the inciting violence against the State of complished by now.’’ The President United Nations Security Council, to impose Israel as well as against Israelis. continued: ‘‘Ultimately, it is the an agreement or parameters for an agree- Mr. Speaker, Israel is contending Israelis and the Palestinians who must ment are likely to set back the cause of with a deep-seated hatred. It is a deep- live side by side. Ultimately, it is the peace; seated hatred nurtured, unfortunately, Israelis and the Palestinians, not us, (4) the United States Government should by Palestinian leaders over radio and who must reach agreement on the continue to oppose and veto United Nations also in direct communication with the Security Council resolutions that seek to issues that divide them . . . ‘’ impose solutions to final status issues, or are population many, many years, whether This resolution is consistent with ad- one-sided and anti-Israel; and it was in the mosques or the schools or ministration policy and consistent (5) the United States Government should the newspapers or on television. As one with the policy of several prior admin- continue to support and facilitate the re- witness told the committee: istrations.

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Statehood can be ever, in the closing days of this admin- 2 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- accomplished by ensuring security, istration, this longstanding policy is ginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). eliminating incitement, and dem- being called into question. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I onstrating that the Palestinian side Mr. Speaker, there are many reports thank the gentleman from California can live peacefully with Israel. that President Obama is considering (Mr. SHERMAN), my friend, for yielding. I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. This resolution expresses a sense of moving the needle on the peace process 165, reaffirming longstanding U.S. pol- Congress as follows: before he leaves office by supporting a icy in support of a direct, bilaterally That the Israeli-Palestinian peace U.N. Security Council resolution en- negotiated settlement of the Israeli- will come only through direct bilateral shrining certain conditions for peace. Palestinian conflict. negotiations; Just last month, The New York Times For several decades, the United That recognition of a Palestinian editorial board came out forcefully in States has maintained a consistent, bi- state without a peace deal would cause favor of this scheme. The editorial partisan policy toward the conflict harm to the peace process; board wrote: ‘‘The best idea under dis- that supports a two-state solution and That efforts by outside bodies to im- cussion now would be to have the opposes settlement expansion. Explicit pose an agreement or the parameters United Nations Security Council, in an congressional support for the two-state for an agreement are likely to set back official resolution, lay down guidelines solution is critically important, espe- the peace process; for a peace agreement covering such cially in light of President-elect Don- The United States should veto any issues as Israel’s security, the future of ald Trump’s previous statements on one-sided United Nations Security Jerusalem, the fate of Palestinian refu- this very subject. Council resolutions, or those resolu- gees and borders for both states.’’ My friends on the other side have in- tions that would seek to impose solu- On the contrary, this is just about dicated an abiding fear that something tions on final status issues—again, con- the worst idea. It would have the effect bad might happen at the U.N. in the sistent with the administration poli- of dangerously undercutting the peace waning 52 days of the Obama adminis- cies; process. Israel’s security, the future of tration. I don’t share that concern. And finally, of course, that America Jerusalem, Palestinian refugees, and What I am concerned about is the next will continue to support negotiations borders—anyone familiar with this 4 years and what Donald Trump will do without preconditions between the issue knows—are the four most sen- to the longstanding, bipartisan support Israelis and the Palestinians. sitive matters at stake in this conflict for a two-state solution that has been The Palestinian people deserve a and should not be imposed from with- the cornerstone of American policy. If state of their own. The Israeli people out. The United States ought to be he pulls out of that commitment, then deserve to live in peace as Jews in the very clear when faced with such pro- you are right, Middle East peace is at State of Israel. In this spirit, I call posals. Any attempt to determine the risk, but it is not because of what upon my colleagues to join us in pass- fate of these issues outside of direct, Obama is going to do over the next 52 ing this resolution. bilateral talks undermines the sov- days. I reserve the balance of my time. ereignty of our strong ally Israel, de- I urge my colleagues to support this Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 stroys goodwill, and threatens to pro- resolution, which reiterates that long- minutes to the gentleman from New long the conflict further. standing, bipartisan support for a two- Jersey (Mr. SMITH), chairman of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The state solution, and help combat the un- Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Afri- time of the gentleman has expired. predictability of U.S. foreign policy in ca, Global Health, Global Human Mr. ROYCE. I yield the gentleman an these difficult days of transition. Rights, and International Organiza- additional 1 minute. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 tions. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Sadly, the minutes to the gentlewoman from Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. drumbeat for unilateral United Nations Florida (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN), who Speaker, I thank the gentleman for action on this issue continues. On Oc- chairs the Foreign Affairs Sub- yielding. tober 14, the U.N. Security Council committee on the Middle East and I rise in strong support of H. Con. held a special debate, titled, ‘‘Illegal North Africa. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, as Res. 165, in support of direct bilateral Israeli Settlements: Obstacles to Peace always, I want to thank our esteemed negotiations to resolve the Israeli-Pal- and the Two-State Solution.’’ The ses- chairman, the gentleman from Cali- estinian conflict, introduced by Chair- sion was held at the request of Secu- fornia (Mr. ROYCE), as well as our rank- man ROYCE and Ranking Member rity Council members Egypt, Ven- ing member, the gentleman from New ENGEL. This resolution is much more ezuela, Malaysia, Senegal, and Angola, York (Mr. ENGEL), who is so wonder- than a restatement of longstanding with the backing of the Palestinians. fully represented by the gentleman U.S. policy. It is an urgent defense of Such one-sided initiatives only damage from California (Mr. SHERMAN). I thank our commitments to the State of Israel prospects for peace. Mr. ROYCE and Mr. ENGEL for author- in the face of innumerable threats. Last April, 390 Members of the House ing this very important resolution, The United States has long insisted on both sides of the aisle signed a let- which I am proud to cosponsor. And that the only path to peace for the ter to the President. It was signed by while I fully support this measure and Israelis and Palestinians is through di- so many of us, including some in this I urge all of my colleagues to back it as rect, bilateral negotiations. Any so- room, including NITA LOWEY, KAY well, I wish that this resolution was called resolution imposed from the out- GRANGER, KAREN BASS, TED DEUTCH, not needed; but, sadly, we know better. side is doomed to failure because it in- ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, ED ROYCE, ELIOT The fact that we need to bring this herently lacks the political support of ENGEL, KEVIN MCCARTHY, STENY up for debate and pass a resolution urg- both parties to the conflict. Peace- HOYER, NANCY PELOSI, and myself—390 ing a United States administration to making is hard work, but that reality in all—that laid out the simple prin- uphold longstanding U.S. policy as it has not stopped others from looking for ciples that have guided our policy. relates to the peace process is telling a shortcut. These principles include: and also disappointing, Mr. Speaker. The U.N. Security Council is one A refusal to support counter- These next 2 months are going to be such forum that has served as a plat- productive efforts aimed at imposing a crucial for our friend and ally, the form for anti-Israel schemes for many, solution on the parties; democratic Jewish State of Israel, and many years. Thankfully, the United Opposition to Palestinian efforts to the U.S.-Israel alliance, which must re- States has always resolutely imposed seek recognition of statehood status in main ever strong. Israel is facing a con- such unilateralism and, when nec- international bodies; and stant barrage by the Palestinians and

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After all, direct two-state solution or impose param- are our one true ally; and any efforts negotiations mean legitimatizing the eters on negotiations between the by the United Nations or by any other other party, which, unfortunately, is Israelis and the Palestinians would be body to try to impose a two-state solu- why Palestinian leaders routinely shun summarily dismissed by the United tion, frankly, I think, is detrimental them. States. However, sadly, it has become and reckless. We should never try to Other past Presidents have pushed clear over the past year that this ad- force their hand. Frankly, what we find peace initiatives in the final hours of ministration may be looking to take now is it is not the time to try to es- their administrations. Indeed, the unprecedented action; and, in fact, we tablish a legacy for an administration Obama administration has pointedly have heard that the administration has that has just a very few short days left not ruled out allowing the U.N. Secu- been actively seeking ways in which it by attempting a reckless Hail Mary rity Council to dictate the terms of could force the Israelis into making pass. We here do want a two-state solu- peace negotiations. That, in fact, is dangerous concessions. tion, which I think is important to what has given rise to our bipartisan I have asked Secretary Kerry, I have note, but it must be done by direct ne- concerns about this process. In the ab- asked Ambassador Power, our Ambas- gotiations by the two parties; and when sence of a clear answer from the ad- sador to the U.N., I have asked Ambas- the United States pressures Israel, all ministration as to whether it will con- sador Patterson and nearly every ad- we do is weaken the chances for long- tinue to use that veto power at the ministration official who has come be- term, durable peace. United Nations, this bipartisan ap- fore our Foreign Affairs Committee My good friend from Virginia talked proach here, with this resolution, takes headed by Mr. ROYCE and Mr. ENGEL if about his actually being fearful of the a stand. President Obama will uphold long- next administration. Let me simply I strongly urge my colleagues on standing U.S. policy and will veto any say that I hope this body will stand in both sides of the aisle to support the Security Council resolution related to bipartisan support to ensure that any resolution so that the bipartisan policy Israel. Each one has evaded the ques- administration does not pressure of encouraging direct negotiations con- tion, refusing to reaffirm this long- Israel. We understand that a long-last- tinues and is endorsed loud and clear. standing, unambiguous, noncontrover- ing peace, which is what we are hoping Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance sial policy. for, comes through direct, bilateral ne- of my time. We hear speak of one-sided resolu- gotiations. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, tions, but that is slick administration I, for one, am hopeful that this body the House’s consideration of H. Con. Res. 165 talk. Who defines the one-sidedness? It will stand united to make sure that the is given special relevance by the presidential should have been a resounding blanket world knows that we stand shoulder to transition now underway. statement—it is easy—that the Presi- shoulder with our one true ally— The resolution sends an important message dent believes that the only way to a Israel—and with the hope that the ad- to the incoming Administration: real and lasting peace between Israelis ministration and the United Nations that the United States Congress reaffirms and Palestinians must come through Security Council will veto any efforts our nation’s commitment to supporting nego- direct bilateral negotiations between by the United Nations to try to unilat- tiations between Israel and the Palestinians in the two, and lacking that, yes, we will erally put a statehood in there for the pursuit of a just and lasting two-state solution, urge the President to veto it. It is not Palestinians. We know that true peace and hard. can only happen through direct, bilat- that the United States Congress reaffirms a Peace cannot be forced. Any short- eral negotiations. supportive and constructive role, for our coun- term achievement an imposed solution Mr. Speaker, again, I stand in strong try in facilitating resolution of the conflict. will bring will be far outweighed by the support of Mr. ROYCE’s and Mr. ENGEL’s Unfortunately, the resolution also contains long-term damage that it will cause. overly broad and negative language con- Mr. Speaker, this is a lameduck ad- resolution, and I sincerely hope that cerning third-party efforts to facilitate an ministration; and it should go without my colleagues will stand together, in agreement. Still, it does not preclude the saying that any action, whether it be bipartisan support, to make sure that United States from putting forward ideas for at the U.N. or undertaken unilaterally, this administration does not take steps bridging differences between the parties, for aimed at forcing solutions to final sta- that will weaken Israel’s hand in going articulating suggestions that fill in gaps, for of- tus issues will be detrimental to the forward. I hope, in going forward, in fering a nonbinding comprehensive framework prospects of peace and would harm administration after administration, to help bring the Israelis and Palestinians to both Israelis and Palestinians. that this body will stand as we do I support this measure, strongly, today—in bipartisan support. the negotiating table—just as Republican and Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, this Democrat Administrations have done in the brought forth by Chairman ROYCE and resolution reaffirms longstanding past. Ranking Member ENGEL. I urge my colleagues to support it to reaffirm long- American policy that can be summa- It is my hope, in fact, that the Obama ad- standing U.S. policy that true peace rized in five points: talks must be di- ministration might in the coming weeks ‘‘help between the Israelis and the Palestin- rect and bilateral; a solution cannot be provide a political horizon for ending the con- ians can only come between direct bi- imposed on the parties; both sides must flict’’—I’m quoting now from House Resolution lateral negotiations between them, and be willing to make important com- 686, introduced by Representative YARMUTH to urge the administration to not allow promises; disagreements should be re- and myself and cosponsored by 64 mem- the Palestinian scheme of unilateral solved privately; and the United States bers—‘‘by articulating a non-binding vision of statehood to gain any legitimacy at should work closely with the State of what a comprehensive final status agreement the U.N. Israel. This resolution deserves the might entail that could help foster and guide support of those on both sides of the revived negotiations between the parties.’’ b 1800 aisle. The resolution also encourages the U.S. Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I re- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance government to ‘‘firmly articulate 49 years of serve the balance of my time. of my time. consistent, bipartisan United States opposition Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- to settlement expansion.’’ minutes to the gentleman from Illinois self such time as I may consume. We must be vigilant in protecting 50 years (Mr. DOLD), a member of the Com- In the past, both Republican and of bipartisan policy to help the Israelis and mittee on Financial Services. Democratic administrations have rec- Palestinians reach as viable two-state solution Mr. DOLD. I thank my good friend, ognized that efforts to internationalize in order to protect Israel as a secure, demo- the gentleman from California (Mr. the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are not cratic, and Jewish state, and to end the cycle ROYCE), for yielding the time. a substitute for direct negotiations be- of violence that has plagued the region.

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It is far past members from North Korea; and fend itself, to ensure that Israelis and Palestin- (2) calls on North Korea to take concrete time that these war-torn families be ians feel that a viable political horizon to end- steps to build goodwill that is conducive to given one last opportunity to reunite ing this conflict continues to exist despite the peace on the Korean Peninsula. with the family members they were current absence of ongoing, productive nego- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- separated from six decades ago. It is tiations, and to stand ready to help create bet- ant to the rule, the gentleman from everyone’s hope—and, of course, of ter conditions for peace—so that real and California (Mr. ROYCE) and the gen- those in this body—that someday we achievable progress may prove viable in the tleman from California (Mr. SHERMAN) will see Korea reunited. In the mean- months and years ahead. each will control 20 minutes. time, we can do what we can to encour- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Chair recognizes the gentleman age the reuniting of these families; so I question is on the motion offered by from California (Mr. ROYCE). urge my colleagues to support this res- the gentleman from California (Mr. GENERAL LEAVE olution. ROYCE) that the House suspend the Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of rules and agree to the concurrent reso- imous consent that all Members have 5 my time. lution, H. Con. Res. 165. legislative days to revise and extend Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield The question was taken; and (two- their remarks and to include any ex- myself such time as I may consume. thirds being in the affirmative) the traneous material for the RECORD. I rise to support H. Con. Res. 40. I am rules were suspended and the concur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there pleased to support this measure that rent resolution was agreed to. objection to the request of the gen- was introduced by Congressman CHAR- A motion to reconsider was laid on tleman from California? LIE RANGEL of New York, and I asso- the table. There was no objection. ciate myself with the chairman’s re- f Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- marks in the praise of Charlie’s service ENCOURAGING REUNIONS OF DI- self such time as I may consume. not only during the Korean war, but VIDED KOREAN AMERICAN FAMI- As the Republican coauthor of this after that war, to focus on families LIES measure, I rise in strong support of H. that are both here and in Korea who Con. Res. 40—a resolution I was proud were affected by that conflict. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I move to to introduce alongside my good friend, A decorated veteran of the Korean suspend the rules and agree to the con- Mr. CHARLIE RANGEL. As always, I ap- war, Representative RANGEL has been a current resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) en- preciate the help from the gentleman tireless advocate for peace and security couraging reunions of divided Korean from New York, the ranking member, on the peninsula and for the Korean American families. for his assistance in bringing it to the American community here in the The Clerk read the title of the con- House floor for consideration. It has United States. His achievements are current resolution. been a privilege to have worked along- many, and as he retires after 40 decades The text of the concurrent resolution side one of the true champions of peace of service here in Congress, he will, of is as follows: and stability on the Korean Peninsula, course, be missed. H. CON. RES. 40 Mr. CHARLIE RANGEL. He is, indeed, a What Congressman RANGEL and the Whereas the Republic of Korea (hereinafter true patriot. many cosponsors of H. Con. Res. 40 in this resolution referred to as ‘‘South We all know about his bravery and bring forth today—154 bipartisan co- Korea’’) and the Democratic People’s Repub- lic of Korea (hereinafter in this resolution heroism as a young Army officer in the sponsors, including the chair and rank- referred to as ‘‘North Korea’’) remain divided Korean war—spending his days lit- ing member of the committee, myself, since the armistice agreement was signed on erally freezing behind enemy lines. and so many others—is a reminder not July 27, 1953; While wounded, CHARLIE courageously just of the complex security situation Whereas the United States, which as a sig- led 40 men from his unit out of a Chi- on the peninsula, but of the human di- natory to the armistice agreement as rep- nese encirclement, undoubtedly saving mension of a war that has not been for- resenting the United Nations Forces Com- many, many lives. For his bravery, mally ended. mand, and with 28,500 of its troops currently CHARLIE earned the Purple Heart and As this resolution reminds us, there stationed in South Korea, has a stake in peace on the Korean Peninsula and is home the Bronze Star. Yes, CHARLIE suffered are 10 million people on the Korean Pe- to more than 1,700,000 Americans of Korean for his country, but his focus has con- ninsula and around the world who are descent; tinued to also be on the suffering of the victims of this family division, and Whereas the division on the Korean Penin- Korean people. A nation was destroyed; there are some 100,000 American citi- sula separated more than 10,000,000 Korean millions were killed; families were bru- zens who are still waiting to see—per- family members, including some who are tally ripped apart. CHARLIE has never haps for one last time—family mem- now citizens of the United States; forgotten that. He didn’t leave Korea bers that they have not seen for 60 Whereas there have been 19 rounds of fam- behind, which is why I was happy to years, who have remained north of the ily reunions between South Koreans and North Koreans along the border since 2000; work with him on the cause of bringing 38th parallel in the aftermath of the Whereas Congress signaled its interest in together the many, many Korean fami- Korean war. There are approximately family reunions between United States Citi- lies that have been ripped apart by 1.7 million Korean Americans here in zens and their relatives in North Korea in war. the United States. As I mentioned, section 1265 of the National Defense Author- Sadly, Mr. Speaker, Korea remains a over 100,000 of them have relatives who ization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law divided peninsula. There is a pros- are north of the DMZ, and I am pleased 110–181), signed into law by President George perous and free South Korea and a bru- to say that over half of those Korean W. Bush on January 28, 2008; tal, totalitarian, impoverished North Americans reside in the State of Cali- Whereas the number of more than 100,000 Korea. This division is a calamity that estimated divided family members in the fornia. United States last identified in 2001 has been is acutely felt by South Korean fami- The Korean Americans who have significantly dwindling as many of them lies that have been separated by the been divided from their families in have passed away; DMZ, but it is equally felt here by North Korea are now in their senior Whereas many Korean Americans are wait- many Korean American families in the years. Time is running out for these ing for a chance to meet their relatives in United States. In the decades since the separated families to reunite—perhaps North Korea for the first time in more than momentous liberation of Korea, mil- for just one last time—with parents, 60 years; and lions of Korean families have been sep- siblings, children. For many, reunifica- Whereas peace on the Korean Peninsula re- arated from their loved ones. Today, an tion will be the only contact they will mains a long-term goal for the Governments of South Korea and the United States, and estimated 100,000 Korean Americans have had in so many decades. As of yet, would mean greater security and stability have been separated from their rel- Korean Americans have not been per- for the region and the world: Now, therefore, atives in North Korea and have long mitted to participate in family re- be it sought an opportunity to be reunited. unions. North Korea should encourage

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Again, anybody who has homeland like Korean Americans love visits, which have been suspended for served any time in this body knows his Korea and, at the same time, love this over a year, and to allow families that love for the Korean people and his country more and ask us to join with chance to get together. It also calls on record in the Korean war, his heroism them for what? They ask for peace, eq- North Korea to take concrete steps to in that regard. uity, and all the things that we care build goodwill that is conducive to I do hope that we, today, will vote to about, but also to meet their family. peace on the Korean Peninsula. This is make sure we send a strong signal that There is so much compassion in this. particularly important given the nu- the reuniting of families is something There is so much to show how a line clear weapons tests and missile tests we should all stand and be united be- can show you poverty above the line, that we have seen from the north. hind. democracy and progress below the line. The reunification of families is a Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield But more than anything else, this body goodwill gesture that can help put the 5 minutes to the gentleman from New is saying today that people who God world and northeast Asia on the road York (Mr. RANGEL), the author of this made of the same blood, the same to peace. That is why I support this resolution and a champion for the Ko- background, and the same culture, let resolution and urge all of my col- rean American community. them meet. leagues to do the same. (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given So I would like to include tonight as Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of permission to revise and extend his re- one of those proudest days that I have my time. marks.) served in this august body and, also, to Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 include Representative ED ROYCE as minutes to the gentleman from Illinois Congressman SHERMAN for giving me one of the most decent human beings I (Mr. DOLD). this time to speak on this important have also met while serving in this Mr. DOLD. I thank the gentleman for issue. I will also take this opportunity body. to thank Chairman ED ROYCE. yielding the time. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve So many people ask: After 46 years, Mr. Speaker, this is a critically im- the balance of my time. what do you consider your major ac- portant humanitarian issue as we talk Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield about families. Each and every one of complishments? It is hard to explain to those of us who serve in the Congress 2 minutes to the gentleman from Vir- us just got back from Thanksgiving— ginia (Mr. CONNOLLY). an opportunity for us to gather around that you don’t list friendships as an accomplishment. There is no question, in Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I too the table with our families. I think join the chairman and the ranking knowing ED ROYCE from the people’s that is something that, often, too member in saluting the gentleman many of us take for granted—the op- Republic of California, that he has from New York (Mr. RANGEL). portunity and the ability that we have shattered the wall between Repub- I remember him telling the story to jump on a plane or to get on a train licans and Democrats, and conserv- that he was a teenager at the outbreak and go visit our families. Yet, for so atives and liberals, and he is an Amer- of the war in Korea, living in Harlem, many Korean families, that is some- ican who cares about this Congress and and didn’t know where Korea was. He thing that is beyond the realm of possi- this country. Whether I have talked to sure knows today. He is an iconic fig- bility. him about Africa or about Korea, he ure in the Korean community. It is beyond the realm of possibility has listened and has done the best he Representative RANGEL, we salute because, at the outbreak of the Korean could to show what America really you for your incredible heroism. war, many of the Koreans thought that feels proud of, and that is seeking this was just going to be a conflict that peace and justice where we find dicta- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H. was not going to last very long; so fam- torships and people destroying the Con. Res. 40 to encourage the reunion ilies were literally separated at that lives of others. of divided Korean American families. time and were hoping to be reunited in I get so much credit for being a The division of north and south along a very short period of time. What we do wounded hero in Korea. I volunteered the 38th parallel offers one of the know is that, decade after decade, for the Army, but I sure didn’t volun- world’s most striking dichotomies. these families have not been able to be teer for Korea. As a matter of fact, it Yet, on both sides of the demilitarized reunited. We want to encourage this re- always baffled me how we could go zone resides a shared pain. The pain is uniting of families. There are so many there without a declaration of war. It that of families ripped apart by the war Korean Americans who have family in baffled me who could make a decision and an enduring division of one people the north who have not been able to to take a country like Korea with such into two countries. Reunions are a wel- see their families. a beautiful history and have human come respite from that separation, but, beings just draw a line and say that in the end, they provide yet another re- b 1815 this is north, this is south, this is the minder that family reunification on Recently, Mr. Speaker, this last year Soviets, this is the United Nations, and the Korean Peninsula is all too fleet- I had an opportunity to travel to Korea the United States and not realize that ing. and actually had an opportunity to these are human beings, mothers and Many of these Americans—more than talk to some of the families. A very fathers, sons and daughters; that not- 100,000 according to the last estimate— small few—100 families—were going to withstanding the fact that the south have been waiting to reunite with their have an opportunity to see their loved was attacked, notwithstanding that family members in North Korea. Too ones. the war still continues technically many have already passed away with- Time is of the essence. This is a hu- today, that all people should want to out ever realizing that hope. manitarian issue because more and see their families united when all it This resolution encourages more people are passing away and the takes is that, yes, you may see them. Pyongyang to allow those Korean opportunities to see their loved ones So today I thank Chairman ROYCE so Americans to meet with their families. perishes. For the Korean Americans much, Mr. Speaker, and this House for It also calls on the North Korean re- and for the Korean community, their showing America what we are all gime to take steps to build goodwill opportunity to pay respects to those about. Because it is ironic that we are that is conducive to peace in the penin- who have gone before them is also now talking about Korean Americans, sula. something that is critical, and they we are talking about divided families Earlier this year, we passed the don’t have the opportunity to visit USA. We are talking about people who North Korean Sanctions and Policy En- them. love this country, who fight for this hancement Act, which included my

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While peace plan submission, I noted that the alter- It is vital our North Korea policy be on the Korean Peninsula remains a long-term native plan for locality payments will informed with an understanding that goal for the United States and all stakeholders be limited so that the total combined there are human victims of this ongo- in the region, a first step towards achieving it cost of the 1.0 percent across-the-board ing conflict in the North Korean Penin- would be to allow family members to be reuni- base pay increase and the varying lo- sula. fied. This would be a significant step forward cality pay increases will be 1.6 percent I ask my colleagues to support the for greater security and stability for the region of basic payroll, consistent with the as- resolution, which demonstrates our and the world. sumption in my 2017 Budget. Accord- commitment to efforts to seek to re- I urge my colleagues in the House to swiftly ingly, I have determined that under the lieve the pain of separation felt by Ko- pass H. Con. Res. 40. authority of section 5304a of title 5, rean families. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The United States Code, locality-based Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve question is on the motion offered by comparability payments for the local- the balance of my time. the gentleman from California (Mr. ity pay areas established by the Presi- Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I salute ROYCE) that the House suspend the dent’s Pay Agent, in the amounts set the author of this resolution, Rep- rules and agree to the concurrent reso- forth in the attached table, shall be- resentative RANGEL, and urge its adop- lution, H. Con. Res. 40. come effective on the first day of the tion. I yield back the balance of my time. The question was taken; and (two- first applicable pay period beginning Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- thirds being in the affirmative) the on or after January 1, 2017. self such time as I may consume. rules were suspended and the concur- The locality-based comparability I also want to recognize the staff who rent resolution was agreed to. payments for the locality pay rates in have been so instrumental, not only on A motion to reconsider was laid on the attached table are based on an allo- this resolution but also in maintaining the table. cation of 0.6 percent of payroll as indi- our constructive policy toward Korea, f cated in my August 31, 2016, alternative Hannah Kim on Mr. RANGEL’s staff and pay plan for adjustments to the base our committee staffers, Hunter Strupp TRANSMITTING AN ALTERNATIVE General Schedule. These decisions will and Jennifer Hendrixson-White. PLAN FOR PAY INCREASES FOR not materially affect our ability to at- Earlier, I noted how happy I was to CIVILIAN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES tract and retain a well-qualified Fed- have worked alongside my good friend COVERED BY THE GENERAL eral workforce. and colleague, CHARLIE RANGEL, on this SCHEDULE AND CERTAIN OTHER BARACK OBAMA. measure. As he is retiring at the end of PAY SYSTEMS IN JANUARY 2017— THE WHITE HOUSE, November 29, 2016. this Congress, I want to once again rec- MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT f OF THE UNITED STATES (H. DOC. ognize him as a true champion of U.S.- RECESS Korea relations. He truly is. No one, NO. 114–185) whether it was fighting for his country The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- or advocating on behalf of so many Ko- fore the House the following message ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair rean Americans, has done more for this from the President of the United declares the House in recess for a pe- partnership. States; which was read and, together riod of less than 15 minutes. As Charlie has often said, since he with the accompanying papers, referred Accordingly (at 6 o’clock and 27 min- survived the battle of Kunu-ri and led to the Committee on Oversight and utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. those freezing soldiers out of that en- Government Reform and ordered to be f circlement, he has never, not since printed: b 1830 that day, never ever had a bad day since. Mr. Speaker, let’s hope this To the Congress of the United States: AFTER RECESS streak continues well into the future. I am transmitting an alternative The recess having expired, the House I yield back the balance of my time. plan for pay increases for civilian Fed- was called to order by the Speaker pro Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, as a cospon- eral employees covered by the General tempore (Mr. HOLDING) at 6 o’clock and sor of H. Con. Res. 40, I rise today in strong Schedule and certain other pay sys- 30 minutes p.m. tems in January 2017. Title 5, United support of its passage. f Tragically, the division on the Korean Penin- States Code, authorizes me to imple- sula separated more than 10,000,000 Korean ment alternative pay plans for pay in- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER family members, including some who are now creases for civilian Federal employees PRO TEMPORE citizens of the United States. As a result, covered by the General Schedule and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- many Korean Americans have waited for over certain other pay systems if, because of ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings 60 years for a chance to meet their relatives ‘‘national emergency or serious eco- will resume on motions to suspend the in North Korea for the first time. nomic conditions affecting the general rules previously postponed. Although there have been 19 rounds of fam- welfare,’’ I view the adjustments that Votes will be taken in the following ily reunions between South Koreans and North would otherwise take effect as inappro- order: Koreans, instability has continued to impede priate. H.R. 5422, by the yeas and nays; the reunion of these divided families. As some Civilian Federal employees made sig- H.R. 4757, by the yeas and nays; family members reach the later years of their nificant sacrifices as a result of the 3- H.R. 5843, de novo. lives, time becomes an important factor in giv- year pay freeze that ended in January The first electronic vote will be con- ing these families the opportunity to connect. 2014. Since the pay freeze ended, annual ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Congress first signaled its interest in family adjustments for civilian Federal em- electronic votes will be conducted as 5- reunions between United States citizens and ployees have also been lower than pri- minute votes. their relatives in North Korea in section 1265 vate sector pay increases and statutory f of the National Defense Authorization Act for formulas for adjustments to the Gen- Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181), which eral Schedule for 2014 through 2016. FUNDING FOR THE NATIONAL became law on January 28, 2008. We However, we must maintain efforts to HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOTLINE furthered our commitment to reunification keep our Nation on a sustainable fiscal The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- when President Barack Obama signed into course. This is an effort that continues finished business is the vote on the mo- law the Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 to require tough choices under current tion to suspend the rules and pass the (Public Law 111–242), which urged the Spe- economic conditions. bill (H.R. 5422) to ensure funding for cial Representative on North Korea Policy to Under current law, locality pay in- the National Human Trafficking Hot- prioritize the issues involving Korean divided creases averaging 28.49 percent and line, and for other purposes, on which families. costing $26 billion would go into effect the yeas and nays were ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:40 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.064 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6352 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 The Clerk read the title of the bill. Meadows Reichert Smith (WA) United States Code, to expand the eli- Meehan Ribble Speier gibility for headstones, markers, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Meeks Rice (NY) Stefanik question is on the motion offered by Meng Rice (SC) Stewart medallions furnished by the Secretary the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Messer Richmond Stivers of Veterans Affairs for deceased indi- Mica Rigell Swalwell (CA) viduals who were awarded the Medal of GOODLATTE) that the House suspend Miller (FL) Roby Takano Honor and are buried in private ceme- the rules and pass the bill. Moolenaar Rogers (AL) Thompson (CA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Mooney (WV) Rogers (KY) Thompson (MS) teries, as amended, on which the yeas Moore Rohrabacher vice, and there were—yeas 399, nays 0, Thompson (PA) and nays were ordered. Moulton Rokita Thornberry The Clerk read the title of the bill. not voting 35, as follows: Mullin Rooney (FL) Tiberi Mulvaney Ros-Lehtinen The SPEAKER pro tempore. The [Roll No. 588] Tipton Murphy (FL) Roskam Tonko question is on the motion offered by Murphy (PA) Ross YEAS—399 Torres IL Nadler Rothfus the gentleman from Florida (Mr. M - Tsongas Abraham Davidson Hudson Napolitano Rouzer LER) that the House suspend the rules Turner Adams Davis (CA) Huelskamp Neal Roybal-Allard Upton and pass the bill, as amended. Aderholt Davis, Danny Huffman Neugebauer Royce Valadao This is a 5-minute vote. Aguilar DeFazio Huizenga (MI) Newhouse Ruiz Van Hollen Allen DeGette Hultgren Noem Ruppersberger The vote was taken by electronic de- Amash Delaney Hunter Nolan Rush Vargas vice, and there were—yeas 401, nays 0, Vela´ zquez Amodei DeLauro Hurd (TX) Norcross Russell not voting 33, as follows: Ashford DelBene Israel Nunes Ryan (OH) Visclosky Babin Denham Issa O’Rourke Salmon Wagner [Roll No. 589] Barr Dent Jackson Lee Walberg Olson Sa´ nchez, Linda YEAS—401 Barton DeSantis Jeffries Palazzo T. Walden Bass DeSaulnier Jenkins (KS) Pallone Sanford Walker Abraham Cooper Green, Gene Beatty DesJarlais Jenkins (WV) Palmer Sarbanes Walorski Adams Costa Griffith Becerra Deutch Johnson (GA) Pascrell Scalise Walters, Mimi Aderholt Costello (PA) Grothman Benishek Diaz-Balart Johnson (OH) Paulsen Schakowsky Walz Aguilar Courtney Guthrie Bera Dingell Johnson, E. B. Payne Schiff Wasserman Allen Cramer Gutie´rrez Bilirakis Doggett Johnson, Sam Pearce Schrader Schultz Amash Crawford Hanabusa Bishop (GA) Dold Jordan Pelosi Schweikert Waters, Maxine Amodei Crenshaw Hanna Bishop (MI) Donovan Joyce Perlmutter Scott (VA) Watson Coleman Ashford Crowley Hardy Bishop (UT) Doyle, Michael Katko Perry Scott, Austin Webster (FL) Babin Cuellar Harper Black F. Keating Peters Scott, David Welch Barr Culberson Harris Blackburn Duckworth Kelly (IL) Peterson Sensenbrenner Wenstrup Barton Cummings Hartzler Blum Duffy Kelly (MS) Pingree Serrano Westerman Bass Curbelo (FL) Hastings Blumenauer Duncan (SC) Kelly (PA) Pittenger Sessions Wilson (FL) Beatty Davidson Heck (NV) Bonamici Duncan (TN) Kennedy Pitts Sewell (AL) Wilson (SC) Becerra Davis (CA) Heck (WA) Bost Edwards Kildee Pocan Sherman Wittman Benishek Davis, Danny Hensarling Boustany Ellison Kilmer Poliquin Shimkus Womack Bera Davis, Rodney Herrera Beutler Boyle, Brendan Ellmers (NC) Kind Polis Shuster Woodall Bilirakis DeFazio Hice, Jody B. F. Emmer (MN) King (IA) Pompeo Simpson Yarmuth Bishop (GA) DeGette Higgins Brady (PA) Eshoo King (NY) Posey Sinema Yoder Bishop (MI) Delaney Hill Brady (TX) Esty Kinzinger (IL) Price (NC) Sires Yoho Bishop (UT) DeLauro Himes Brat Evans Kline Price, Tom Slaughter Young (AK) Black DelBene Hinojosa Bridenstine Farenthold Knight Quigley Smith (MO) Young (IA) Blackburn Denham Holding Brooks (AL) Farr Kuster Rangel Smith (NE) Young (IN) Blum Dent Honda Brooks (IN) Fleischmann Labrador Ratcliffe Smith (NJ) Zeldin Blumenauer DeSantis Hoyer Brownley (CA) Fleming LaHood Reed Smith (TX) Zinke Bonamici DeSaulnier Hudson Buchanan Flores LaMalfa Bost DesJarlais Huelskamp Buck Fortenberry Lamborn NOT VOTING—35 Boustany Deutch Huffman Bucshon Foster Lance Barletta Grijalva Renacci Boyle, Brendan Diaz-Balart Huizenga (MI) Burgess Foxx Langevin F. Dingell Hultgren Beyer Guinta Roe (TN) Bustos Frankel (FL) Larsen (WA) Brady (PA) Doggett Hunter Brown (FL) Hahn Sanchez, Loretta Butterfield Franks (AZ) Larson (CT) Clawson (FL) Hurt (VA) Brady (TX) Dold Hurd (TX) Byrne Frelinghuysen Latta Stutzman Brat Donovan Israel Conyers Jolly Titus Calvert Fudge Lawrence Costello (PA) Jones Bridenstine Doyle, Michael Issa Capps Gabbard Lee Trott Brooks (AL) F. Jackson Lee Davis, Rodney Kaptur Veasey Capuano Gallego Levin Engel Kirkpatrick Brooks (IN) Duckworth Jeffries ´ Vela Cardenas Garamendi Lewis Fincher McCaul Brownley (CA) Duffy Jenkins (KS) Weber (TX) Carney Garrett Lieu, Ted Fitzpatrick Miller (MI) Buchanan Duncan (SC) Jenkins (WV) Westmoreland Carson (IN) Gibbs Lipinski Forbes Nugent Buck Duncan (TN) Johnson (GA) Williams Carter (GA) Gibson LoBiondo Gosar Poe (TX) Bucshon Edwards Johnson (OH) Carter (TX) Gohmert Loebsack Burgess Ellison Johnson, E. B. Cartwright Goodlatte Lofgren b 1853 Bustos Ellmers (NC) Johnson, Sam Castor (FL) Gowdy Long Butterfield Emmer (MN) Jordan Castro (TX) Graham Loudermilk Mr. PAYNE changed his vote from Byrne Eshoo Joyce Chabot Granger Love ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Calvert Esty Kaptur Chaffetz Graves (GA) Lowenthal Capps Evans Katko Chu, Judy Graves (LA) Lowey So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Capuano Farenthold Keating Cicilline Graves (MO) Lucas tive) the rules were suspended and the Ca´ rdenas Farr Kelly (IL) Clark (MA) Grayson Luetkemeyer bill was passed. Carney Fleischmann Kelly (MS) Clarke (NY) Green, Al Lujan Grisham Carson (IN) Fleming Kelly (PA) Clay Green, Gene (NM) The result of the vote was announced Carter (GA) Flores Kennedy Cleaver Griffith Luja´ n, Ben Ray as above recorded. Carter (TX) Fortenberry Kildee Clyburn Grothman (NM) A motion to reconsider was laid on Cartwright Foster Kilmer Coffman Guthrie Lummis the table. Castor (FL) Foxx Kind Cohen Gutie´rrez Lynch Castro (TX) Frankel (FL) King (IA) Cole Hanabusa MacArthur Stated for: Chabot Franks (AZ) King (NY) Collins (GA) Hanna Maloney, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Chaffetz Frelinghuysen Kinzinger (IL) Collins (NY) Hardy Carolyn er, on rollcall No. 588, I was unavoidably de- Chu, Judy Fudge Kline Comer Harper Maloney, Sean Cicilline Gabbard Knight Comstock Harris Marchant tained. Had I been present, I would have Clark (MA) Gallego Kuster Conaway Hartzler Marino voted ‘‘yes.’’ Clarke (NY) Garamendi Labrador Connolly Hastings Massie Clay Garrett LaHood Cook Heck (NV) Matsui f Cleaver Gibbs LaMalfa Cooper Heck (WA) McCarthy Clyburn Gibson Lamborn Costa Hensarling McClintock EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR Coffman Gohmert Lance Courtney Herrera Beutler McCollum HEADSTONES, MARKERS, AND Cohen Goodlatte Langevin Cramer Hice, Jody B. McDermott MEDALLIONS FOR MEDAL OF Cole Gosar Larsen (WA) Crawford Higgins McGovern HONOR RECIPIENTS Collins (GA) Gowdy Larson (CT) Crenshaw Hill McHenry Collins (NY) Graham Latta Crowley Himes McKinley The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Comer Granger Lawrence Cuellar Hinojosa McMorris finished business is the vote on the mo- Comstock Graves (GA) Lee Culberson Holding Rodgers Conaway Graves (LA) Levin Cummings Honda McNerney tion to suspend the rules and pass the Connolly Grayson Lewis Curbelo (FL) Hoyer McSally bill (H.R. 4757) to amend title 38, Cook Green, Al Lieu, Ted

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:48 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.067 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6353 Lipinski Palmer Sherman Honor and are buried in private ceme- the National Gallery of Art, and ask LoBiondo Pascrell Shimkus teries, and for other purposes.’’. for its immediate consideration in the Loebsack Paulsen Shuster Lofgren Payne Simpson A motion to reconsider was laid on House. Long Pearce Sinema the table. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Loudermilk Pelosi Sires The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Love Perlmutter PERSONAL EXPLANATION Slaughter GRAVES of Louisiana). Is there objec- Lowenthal Perry Smith (MO) Mr. MCCAUL. On November 29, 2016, I Lowey Peters Smith (NE) missed the voting session. If present, I would tion to the request of the gentleman Lucas Peterson Smith (NJ) from Mississippi? Luetkemeyer Pingree have voted as follows: ‘‘Yes’’—H.R. 5422—To Smith (TX) There was no objection. Lujan Grisham Pittenger ensure funding for the National Human Traf- Smith (WA) (NM) Pitts The text of the bill is as follows: Speier ficking Hotline, and for other purposes. Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pocan Stefanik ‘‘Yes’’—H.R. 4757—To amend title 38, H.R. 5160 (NM) Poliquin Lummis Polis Stewart United States Code, to expand the eligibility Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Lynch Pompeo Stivers for headstones, markers, and medallions fur- resentatives of the United States of America in MacArthur Posey Swalwell (CA) Congress assembled, Takano nished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Maloney, Price (NC) deceased individuals who were awarded the SECTION 1. TREATMENT OF BUILDINGS AND Carolyn Price, Tom Thompson (CA) OTHER AREAS WITHIN BOUNDARIES Maloney, Sean Quigley Thompson (MS) Medal of Honor and are buried in private OF REAL ESTATE OR OTHER PROP- Marchant Rangel Thompson (PA) cemeteries, as amended ERTY INTERESTS ACQUIRED BY NA- Marino Ratcliffe Thornberry TIONAL GALLERY OF ART. f Massie Reed Tiberi Section 6301(2) of title 40, United States Tipton Matsui Reichert Code, is amended— McCarthy Ribble Tonko UNITED STATES-ISRAEL CYBERSE- McClintock Rice (NY) Torres CURITY COOPERATION ENHANCE- (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph McCollum Rice (SC) Tsongas MENT ACT OF 2016 (A), by striking ‘‘The National Gallery of McDermott Richmond Turner Art’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) The National Gal- McGovern Rigell Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- lery of Art’’; McHenry Roby Valadao finished business is the question on (2) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), McKinley Rogers (AL) Van Hollen suspending the rules and passing the and (C) as clauses (i), (ii), and (iii), respec- McMorris Rogers (KY) Vargas tively; and Rodgers Rohrabacher ´ bill (H.R. 5843) to establish a grant pro- Velazquez (3) by adding at the end the following new McNerney Rokita Visclosky gram at the Department of Homeland subparagraph: McSally Rooney (FL) Wagner Security to promote cooperative re- Meadows Ros-Lehtinen ‘‘(B) All other buildings, service roads, Walberg search and development between the Meehan Roskam Walden walks, and other areas within the exterior Meeks Ross Walker United States and Israel on cybersecu- boundaries of any real estate or land or in- Meng Rothfus Walorski rity, as amended. terest in land (including temporary use) that Messer Rouzer Walters, Mimi the National Gallery of Art acquires and Mica Roybal-Allard The Clerk read the title of the bill. Walz Miller (FL) Royce The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that the Director of the National Gallery of Wasserman Moolenaar Ruiz Art determines to be necessary for the ade- Schultz question is on the motion offered by Mooney (WV) Ruppersberger quate protection of individuals or property Waters, Maxine the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Moore Rush Watson Coleman in the National Gallery of Art and suitable Moulton Russell RATCLIFFE) that the House suspend the Webster (FL) for administration as a part of the National Mullin Salmon rules and pass the bill, as amended. Welch Gallery of Art.’’. Mulvaney Sa´ nchez, Linda The question was taken; and (two- Wenstrup The bill was ordered to be engrossed Murphy (FL) T. thirds being in the affirmative) the Murphy (PA) Sanford Westerman and read a third time, was read the Wilson (FL) rules were suspended and the bill, as Nadler Sarbanes third time, and passed, and a motion to Napolitano Scalise Wilson (SC) amended, was passed. Neal Schakowsky Wittman reconsider was laid on the table. Womack A motion to reconsider was laid on Neugebauer Schiff f Newhouse Schrader Woodall the table. Yarmuth Noem Schweikert f REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- Nolan Scott (VA) Yoder VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Norcross Scott, Austin Yoho REPORT ON H. RES. 933, PRO- Nunes Scott, David Young (AK) SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 34, O’Rourke Sensenbrenner Young (IA) VIDING AMOUNTS FOR FURTHER TSUNAMI WARNING, EDUCATION, Olson Serrano Young (IN) EXPENSES OF THE COMMITTEE AND RESEARCH ACT OF 2015, Palazzo Sessions Zeldin ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE IN AND PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- Pallone Sewell (AL) Zinke THE ONE HUNDRED FOUR- ATION OF H.R. 6392, SYSTEMIC NOT VOTING—33 TEENTH CONGRESS RISK DESIGNATION IMPROVE- Barletta Guinta Roe (TN) Mr. HARPER, from the Committee MENT ACT OF 2016 Beyer Hahn Ryan (OH) Brown (FL) Hurt (VA) Sanchez, Loretta on House Administration, submitted a Mr. BURGESS, from the Committee Clawson (FL) Jolly Stutzman privileged report (Rept. No. 114–838) on Rules, submitted a privileged report Conyers Jones Titus providing amounts for further expenses (Rept. No. 114–839) on the resolution (H. Engel Kirkpatrick Trott of the Committee on Energy and Com- Fincher McCaul Veasey Res. 934) providing for consideration of Fitzpatrick Miller (MI) Vela merce in the One Hundred Fourteenth the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. Forbes Nugent Weber (TX) Congress, which was referred to the 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsu- Graves (MO) Poe (TX) Westmoreland House Calendar and ordered to be Grijalva Renacci Williams nami detection, forecast, warning, re- printed. search, and mitigation program of the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE f National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore (during ministration, and for other purposes, TREATMENT OF BUILDINGS AND the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- and providing for consideration of the OTHER AREAS WITHIN BOUND- ing. bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd- ARIES OF REAL ESTATE OR Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- b 1901 OTHER PROPERTY INTERESTS sumer Protection Act to specify when ACQUIRED BY NATIONAL GAL- So (two-thirds being in the affirma- bank holding companies may be sub- LERY OF ART tive) the rules were suspended and the ject to certain enhanced supervision, bill, as amended, was passed. Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I ask and for other purposes, which was re- The result of the vote was announced unanimous consent to take from the ferred to the House Calendar and or- as above recorded. Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 5160) to dered to be printed. The title of the bill was amended so amend title 40, United States Code, to f as to read: ‘‘A bill to expand the eligi- include as part of the buildings and bility for headstones, markers, and me- grounds of the National Gallery of Art VETERANS MOBILITY SAFETY ACT dallions furnished by the Secretary of any buildings and other areas within OF 2016 Veterans Affairs for deceased individ- the boundaries of any real estate or Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I ask uals who were awarded the Medal of other property interests acquired by unanimous consent to take from the

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The for purposes of subsection (b)(5). title 38, United States Code. (B) LIMITATION.—If at any time there is only SEC. 4. APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED HEARING Clerk will report the Senate amend- one third party, nonprofit certifying organiza- AID SPECIALISTS IN VETERANS ment. tion approved by the Secretary for purposes of HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. The Clerk read as follows: subsection (b)(5), such organization shall not be (a) LICENSED HEARING AID SPECIALISTS.— Senate amendment: permitted to provide certifications under such (1) APPOINTMENT.—Section 7401(3) of title 38, Strike all after the enacting clause and in- subsection until such time as the Secretary ap- United States Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘li- sert the following: proves a second third party, nonprofit certifying censed hearing aid specialists,’’ after ‘‘Audiol- ogists,’’. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. organization for purposes of such subsection. (d) UPDATES.— (2) QUALIFICATIONS.—Section 7402(b)(14) of This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Veterans Mobil- such title is amended by inserting ‘‘, hearing aid ity Safety Act of 2016’’. (1) INITIAL UPDATES.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the specialist’’ after ‘‘dental technologist’’. SEC. 2. PERSONAL SELECTIONS OF AUTO- Secretary shall update Veterans Health Admin- (b) REQUIREMENTS.—With respect to appoint- MOBILES AND ADAPTIVE EQUIP- istration Handbook 1173.4, or any successor ing hearing aid specialists under sections 7401 MENT. and 7402 of title 38, United States Code, as Section 3903(b) of title 38, United States Code, handbook or directive, in accordance with the policy developed under subsection (a). amended by subsection (a), and providing serv- is amended— ices furnished by such specialists, the Secretary (1) by striking ‘‘Except’’ and inserting ‘‘(1) (2) SUBSEQUENT UPDATES.—Not less frequently than once every 6 years thereafter, the Sec- shall ensure that— Except’’; and (1) a hearing aid specialist may only perform retary shall update such handbook, or any suc- (2) by adding at the end the following new hearing services consistent with the hearing aid paragraph: cessor handbook or directive. (e) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall de- specialist’s State license related to the practice ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall ensure that to the ex- of fitting and dispensing hearing aids without tent practicable an eligible person who is pro- velop the policy under subsection (a), and revise such policy under subsection (d), in consulta- excluding other qualified professionals, includ- vided an automobile or other conveyance under ing audiologists, from rendering services in over- this chapter is given the opportunity to make tion with veterans service organizations, the Na- tional Highway Transportation Administration, lapping practice areas; personal selections relating to such automobile (2) services provided to veterans by hearing industry representatives, manufacturers of or other conveyance.’’. aid specialists shall be provided as part of the automobile adaptive equipment, and other enti- non-medical treatment plan developed by an au- SEC. 3. COMPREHENSIVE POLICY FOR THE AUTO- ties with expertise in installing, repairing, re- MOBILES ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT diologist; and PROGRAM. placing, or manufacturing mobility equipment (3) the medical facilities of the Department of (a) COMPREHENSIVE POLICY.—The Secretary or developing mobility accreditation standards Veterans Affairs provide to veterans access to of Veterans Affairs shall develop a comprehen- for automobile adaptive equipment. the full range of professional services provided (f) CONFLICTS.—In developing and imple- sive policy regarding quality standards for pro- by an audiologist. menting the policy under subsection (a), the viders who provide modification services to vet- (c) CONSULTATION.—In determining the quali- Secretary shall— erans under the automobile adaptive equipment fications required for hearing aid specialists and (1) minimize the possibility of conflicts of in- program. in carrying out subsection (b), the Secretary terest, to the extent practicable; and shall consult with veterans service organiza- (b) SCOPE.—The policy developed under sub- (2) establish procedures that ensure against tions, audiologists, otolaryngologists, hearing section (a) shall cover each of the following: the use of a certifying organization referred to (1) The Department of Veterans Affairs-wide aid specialists, and other stakeholder and in- in subsection (b)(5) that has a financial conflict management of the automobile adaptive equip- dustry groups as the Secretary determines ap- of interest regarding the certification of an eligi- ment program. propriate. ble provider. (2) The development of standards for safety (d) ANNUAL REPORT.— (g) BIENNIAL REPORT.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after and quality of equipment and installation of (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annu- equipment through the automobile adaptive the date on which the Secretary updates Vet- ally thereafter during the 5-year period begin- equipment program, including with respect to erans Health Administration Handbook 1173.4, ning on the date of the enactment of this Act, the defined differentiations in levels of modifica- or any successor handbook or directive, under the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall submit to tion complexity. subsection (d), and not less frequently than (3) The consistent application of standards for Congress a report on the following: once every other year thereafter through 2022, (A) Timely access of veterans to hearing safety and quality of both equipment and instal- the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on lation throughout the Department. health services through the Department of Vet- Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- erans Affairs. (4) In accordance with subsection (c)(1), the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Rep- certification of a provider by a manufacturer if (B) Contracting policies of the Department resentatives a report on the implementation and with respect to providing hearing health services the Secretary designates the quality standards facility compliance with the policy developed of such manufacturer as meeting or exceeding to veterans in facilities that are not facilities of under subsection (a). the Department. the standards developed under this section. (2) CONTENTS.—The report required by para- (5) In accordance with subsection (c)(2), the (2) TIMELY ACCESS TO SERVICES.—Each report graph (1) shall include the following: shall, with respect to the matter specified in certification of a provider by a third party, non- (A) A description of the implementation plan profit organization if the Secretary designates paragraph (1)(A) for the 1-year period preceding for the policy developed under subsection (a) the submittal of such report, include the fol- the quality standards of such organization as and any revisions to such policy under sub- meeting or exceeding the standards developed lowing: section (d). (A) The staffing levels of audiologists, hearing under this section. (B) A description of the performance measures aid specialists, and health technicians in audi- (6) The education and training of personnel of used to determine the effectiveness of such pol- ology in the Veterans Health Administration. the Department who administer the automobile icy in ensuring the safety of veterans enrolled in (B) A description of the metrics used by the adaptive equipment program. the automobile adaptive equipment program. Secretary in measuring performance with re- (7) The compliance of the provider with the (C) An assessment of safety issues due to im- spect to appointments and care relating to hear- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 proper installations based on a survey of recipi- ing health. U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) when furnishing automobile ents of adaptive equipment from the Depart- (C) The average time that a veteran waits to adaptive equipment at the facility of the pro- ment. receive an appointment, beginning on the date vider. (D) An assessment of the adequacy of the on which the veteran makes the request, for the (8) The allowance, where technically appro- adaptive equipment services of the Department following: priate, for veterans to receive modifications at based on a survey of recipients of adaptive (i) A disability rating evaluation for a hear- their residence or location of choice, including equipment from the Department. ing-related disability. standards that ensure such receipt and notifica- (E) An assessment of the training provided to (ii) A hearing aid evaluation. tion to veterans of the availability of such re- the personnel of the Department with respect to (iii) Dispensing of hearing aids. ceipt. administering the program. (iv) Any follow-up hearing health appoint- (c) CERTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURERS AND (F) An assessment of the certified providers of ment. THIRD PARTY, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.— the Department of adaptive equipment with re- (D) The percentage of veterans whose total (1) CERTIFICATION OF MANUFACTURERS.—The spect to meeting the minimum standards devel- wait time for appointments described in sub- Secretary shall approve a manufacturer as a oped under subsection (b)(2). paragraph (C), including an initial and follow-

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up appointment, if applicable, is more than 30 versely affect, the capability to meet pro- (7) MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.—Be- days. jected requirements for this product during a fore implementing the pilot program under (3) CONTRACTING POLICIES.—Each report shall, public health emergency, including a signifi- this subsection, the Secretary of Homeland with respect to the matter specified in para- cant reduction of available quantities of vac- Security shall enter into a memorandum of graph (1)(B) for the 1-year period preceding the cine in the Strategic National Stockpile; and understanding with the Secretary of Health submittal of such report, include the following: (C) such other considerations as deter- and Human Services to— (A) The number of veterans that the Secretary mined appropriate by the Secretary of (A) define the roles and responsibilities of refers to non-Department audiologists for hear- Health and Human Services. each Department for the pilot program; and ing health care appointments. (3) PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS.—Before (B) establish other performance metrics (B) The number of veterans that the Secretary implementing the pilot program required and policies for the pilot program, as appro- refers to non-Department hearing aid specialists under this subsection, the Secretary of priate. for follow-up appointments for a hearing aid Homeland Security, in coordination with the (8) REPORT.— evaluation, the dispensing of hearing aids, or Secretary of Health and Human Services, (A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sub- any other purpose relating to hearing health. shall— section (c), not later than 1 year after the (A) establish a communication platform date on which the initial vaccines are admin- Mr. KING of New York (during the for the pilot program; istered under this section, and annually reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous (B) develop and deliver education and thereafter until 1 year after the completion consent that the amendment be consid- training for the pilot program; of the pilot program under this section, the ered as read. (C) conduct economic analysis of the pilot Secretary of Homeland Security, in coordi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there program, including a preliminary estimate nation with the Secretary of Health and objection to the request of the gen- of total costs and expected benefits; Human Services, shall submit to the Com- tleman from New York? (D) create a logistical platform for the an- mittee on Homeland Security and the Com- There was no objection. thrax vaccine request process under the pilot mittee on Energy and Commerce of the program; House of Representatives and the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (E) establish goals and desired outcomes on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- objection to the original request of the for the pilot program; and fairs and the Committee on Health, Edu- gentlewoman from Indiana? (F) establish a mechanism to reimburse cation, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate a There was no objection. the Secretary of Health and Human Services report on the progress and results of the A motion to reconsider was laid on for— pilot program, including— the table. (i) the costs of shipment and transpor- (i) a detailed tabulation of the costs to ad- tation of such vaccines provided to the Sec- minister the program, including— f retary of Homeland Security from the Stra- (I) total costs for management and admin- tegic National Stockpile under such pilot istration; FIRST RESPONDER ANTHRAX program, including staff time directly sup- (II) total costs to ship vaccines; PREPAREDNESS ACT porting such shipment and transportation; (III) total number of full-time equivalents Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, and allocated to the program; and I ask unanimous consent to take from (ii) the amount, if any, by which the (IV) total costs to the Strategic National warehousing costs of the Strategic National Stockpile; the Speaker’s table the bill (S. 1915) to Stockpile are increased in order to operate (ii) the number and percentage of eligible direct the Secretary of Homeland Secu- such pilot program. emergency response providers, as determined rity to make anthrax vaccines avail- (4) LOCATION.— by each pilot location, that volunteer to par- able to emergency response providers, (A) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out the pilot ticipate; and for other purposes, and ask for its program required under this subsection, the (iii) the degree to which participants com- immediate consideration in the House. Secretary of Homeland Security shall select plete the vaccine regimen; The Clerk read the title of the bill. not fewer than 2 nor more than 5 States for (iv) the total number of doses of vaccine voluntary participation in the pilot program. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there administered; and (B) REQUIREMENT.—Each State that par- (v) recommendations to improve initial objection to the request of the gen- ticipates in the pilot program under this sub- and recurrent participation in the pilot pro- tleman from New York? section shall ensure that such participation gram. There was no objection. is consistent with the All-Hazards Public (B) FINAL REPORT.—The final report re- The text of the bill is as follows: Health Emergency Preparedness and Re- quired under subparagraph (A) shall— S. 1915 sponse Plan of the State developed under (i) consider whether the pilot program re- section 319C–1 of the Public Health Service Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- quired under this subsection should continue Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–3a). after the date described in subsection (c); resentatives of the United States of America in (5) GUIDANCE FOR SELECTION.—To ensure Congress assembled, and that participation in the pilot program (ii) include— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. under this subsection strategically increases (I) an analysis of the costs and benefits of This Act may be cited as the ‘‘First Re- State and local response readiness in the continuing the program to provide anthrax sponder Anthrax Preparedness Act’’. event of an anthrax release, the Secretary of vaccines to emergency response providers; SEC. 2. VOLUNTARY PRE-EVENT ANTHRAX VAC- Homeland Security, in coordination with the (II) an explanation of the economic, health, CINATION PILOT PROGRAM FOR Secretary of Health and Human Services, and other risks and benefits of administering EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROVIDERS. shall provide guidance to participating vaccines through the pilot program rather (a) PILOT PROGRAM.— States and units of local government on than post-event treatment; and (1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of identifying emergency response providers (III) in the case of a recommendation under Homeland Security, in coordination with the who are at high risk of exposure to anthrax. clause (i) to continue the pilot program after Secretary of Health and Human Services, (6) DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION.—The the date described in subsection (c), a plan shall carry out a pilot program to provide el- Secretary of Homeland Security shall re- under which the pilot program could be con- igible anthrax vaccines from the Strategic quire that each State that participates in tinued. National Stockpile under section 319F–2(a) of the pilot program under this subsection sub- (b) DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.—Not the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. mit a written certification to the Secretary later than 1 year after the date of enactment 247d–6b(a)) that will be nearing the end of of Homeland Security stating that each of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Secu- their labeled dates of use at the time such emergency response provider within the rity shall begin implementing the pilot pro- vaccines are made available to States for ad- State that participates in the pilot program gram under this section. ministration to emergency response pro- is provided with disclosures and educational (c) SUNSET.—The authority to carry out viders who would be at high risk of exposure materials designated by the Secretary of the pilot program under this section shall to anthrax if such an attack should occur Health and Human Services, which may in- expire on the date that is 5 years after the and who voluntarily consent to such admin- clude— date of enactment of this Act. istration. (A) materials regarding the associated ben- The bill was ordered to be read a (2) DETERMINATION.—The Secretary of efits and risks of any vaccine provided under third time, was read the third time, Health and Human Services shall determine the pilot program, and of exposure to an- and passed, and a motion to reconsider whether an anthrax vaccine is eligible to be thrax; was laid on the table. provided to the Secretary of Homeland Secu- (B) additional material consistent with the rity for the pilot program described in para- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s f graph (1) based on— clinical guidance; and NORTHERN BORDER SECURITY (A) a determination that the vaccine is not (C) notice that the Federal Government is REVIEW ACT otherwise allotted for other purposes; not obligated to continue providing anthrax (B) a determination that the provision of vaccine after the date on which the pilot pro- Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, the vaccine will not reduce, or otherwise ad- gram ends. I ask unanimous consent to take from

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Is there mate along the Northern Border; and for 1 minute.) objection to the request of the gen- (6) the needs and challenges of Department Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tleman from New York? facilities, including the physical approaches rise the day after my hometown, San There was no objection. to such facilities. Antonio, laid to rest a hero who was The text of the bill is as follows: (c) CLASSIFIED THREAT ANALYSIS.—To the taken from us too soon, Detective Ben- extent possible, the Secretary of Homeland jamin Marconi. S. 1808 Security shall submit the threat analysis re- The son of a San Antonio police offi- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- quired under subsection (a) in unclassified cer, Detective Marconi was a 20-year form. The Secretary may submit a portion of resentatives of the United States of America in veteran of the force whose life was Congress assembled, the threat analysis in classified form if the tragically cut short last week while he SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Secretary determines that such form is appropriate for that portion. was in the field serving our city. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Northern Known for his big smile, his kind- Border Security Review Act’’. The bill was ordered to be read a ness, and his commitment to doing the SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. third time, was read the third time, right thing, Detective Marconi was a In this Act: and passed, and a motion to reconsider beloved member of our community. He (1) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMIT- was laid on the table. TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional leaves behind a son, a grandson, and an extended family who brought him great committees’’ means— f (A) the Committee on Homeland Security joy. and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; Our city mourns the loss of Detective (B) the Committee on Appropriations of MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR VIC- Marconi, an outstanding San Antonian, the Senate; TIMS OF WOODMORE ELEMEN- whom we dearly miss. His passing is a (C) the Committee on the Judiciary of the TARY SCHOOL BUS CRASH tragic reminder of the risk all of our Senate; (D) the Committee on Homeland Security (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was law enforcement officers take when of the House of Representatives; given permission to address the House they go to work each day to keep us (E) the Committee on Appropriations of for 1 minute.) safe. We are grateful for his service and the House of Representatives; and Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, theirs. (F) the Committee on the Judiciary of the tonight I rise to offer a moment of si- f House of Representatives. lence. On November 21, while many of (2) NORTHERN BORDER.—The term ‘‘North- FIDEL CASTRO’S BRUTAL LEGACY ern Border’’ means the land and maritime us were preparing for the Thanksgiving holiday, tragedy once again struck my (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was borders between the United States and Can- given permission to address the House ada. hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. for 1 minute and to revise and extend Woodmore Elementary School is a SEC. 3. NORTHERN BORDER THREAT ANALYSIS. her remarks.) N ENERAL beautiful elementary school; young, vi- (a) I G .—Not later than 180 days Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, after the date of enactment of this Act, the brant children, all so precious. There the Cuban people can finally close one Secretary of Homeland Security shall sub- was a tragic schoolbus crash that hap- chapter in their 57-year nightmare of mit a Northern Border threat analysis to the pened that day in Chattanooga, Ten- oppressive rule: Fidel Castro has died. appropriate congressional committees that nessee. The crash took the lives of six includes— When I was just 8 years old, I was young children: Keonte Wilson, (1) current and potential terrorism and forced to flee my native homeland of Cor’Dayja Jones, Zyaira Mateen, criminal threats posed by individuals and or- Cuba with my family. We were not the D’Myunn Brown, Zoie Nash, and ganized groups seeking— first, nor were we the last, to leave all Zyanna Harris. In addition, several (A) to enter the United States through the that we had behind in search of free- Northern Border; or other children were severely injured. dom, democracy, opportunity, and safe- (B) to exploit border vulnerabilities on the Many are still in critical condition. ty. Northern Border; I know I can speak for all of us, in- (2) improvements needed at and between Many constituents I am so humbled ports of entry along the Northern Border— cluding my dear friends who have to represent have had family members (A) to prevent terrorists and instruments joined me from the Tennessee delega- who did not survive their journey, yet of terrorism from entering the United tion, when I say that we are absolutely they all risked their lives in fleeing States; and heartbroken over this horrific tragedy. Cuba because they felt the brutality of (B) to reduce criminal activity, as meas- Nothing I can say tonight can diminish Fidel Castro. They witnessed firsthand ured by the total flow of illegal goods, illicit the gravity of the loss that our com- the ruthlessness of the tyrant, and drugs, and smuggled and trafficked persons munity has suffered. moved in either direction across to the they felt that it was like having their Northern Border; But I must thank the first respond- human rights stripped from their very (3) gaps in law, policy, cooperation between ers, the Chattanooga Police Depart- being. State, tribal, and local law enforcement, ment, the local officials, and especially Their stories and their experiences— international agreements, or tribal agree- the staff, the doctors at Children’s Hos- the firing squads, the gulags, and the ments that hinder effective and efficient bor- pital at Erlanger, for their immediate torture—Mr. Speaker, will be Fidel der security, counter-terrorism, anti-human and compassionate response to this Castro’s legacy. smuggling and trafficking efforts, and the tragedy. flow of legitimate trade along the Northern f My brothers and sisters in the House, Border; and EL PASO DREAMERS (4) whether additional U.S. Customs and I went with our Governor to see the Border Protection preclearance and care and treatment that these children (Mr. O’ROURKE asked and was given preinspection operations at ports of entry were getting. One young lady about to permission to address the House for 1 along the Northern Border could help pre- go up to surgery gave me the thumbs minute.) vent terrorists and instruments of terror up. Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, in this from entering the United States. At a time of such tragic loss, these country, there are over 700,000 DREAM- (b) ANALYSIS REQUIREMENTS.—For the precious lives were lost, and so many ers, children and young Americans threat analysis required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Homeland Security are forever hurt. Please join me now in brought to this country at a young age, shall consider and examine— a moment of silence for the victims, through no fault of their own, to im- (1) technology needs and challenges; for their families, and for our Chat- prove their lives, their opportunities, (2) personnel needs and challenges; tanooga community. and those of their families. They are

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Obvi- of El Paso, Texas, a 15-year-old sopho- pleased that the House Subcommittee ously, he will have a good life in the more at Franklin High School, who on Federal Lands is holding a hearing years ahead, but we simply must not came to a townhall meeting that we soon on H.R. 5129, the Guide and Out- allow the private interests of any had last night where 300 El Pasoans fitter Act—we call it the GO Act— American to pollute the public deci- came out to either tell their stories or which I have sponsored to make it easi- sions that this country must make. show support for DREAMers. er for Americans to access and enjoy f their public lands. We want to make sure that the Presi- CLIMATE CHANGE dent-elect and that the Congress that I began working on this legislation we have here and the one that will be after an annual endurance run in my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under seated in January do everything within district, which had been held for years, the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- their power to keep these DREAMers was canceled after Federal agencies de- uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Michi- gan (Mr. BENISHEK) is recognized for 60 in our country, who will earn more manded a costly new study of the minutes as the designee of the major- than $4 trillion in taxable income dur- event’s environmental impacts, a study the small, nonprofit group that held ity leader. ing their lives but, more importantly, Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, as a will contribute to the American the event couldn’t afford. That’s right, Federal agencies were concerned that lifelong resident of northern Michigan, Dream, will improve communities like I know how important it is to protect mine, which happens to be the safest people running on existing trails could have negative impacts on the environ- and conserve our precious natural re- city in America in large part because sources. Northern Michigan’s economy of the immigrants, and especially these ment. The GO Act cuts this red tape by cre- depends on our Great Lakes and our DREAMers who call El Paso home, and ating a categorical exclusion to ensure outdoor spaces for tourism, agri- to give people like Itzel every chance activities which have already been per- culture, and sporting activities. to succeed, to improve their lives and mitted do not need duplicative studies Generations of people in my district the course of this country. in order to continue. It creates a one- have grown up experiencing the out- f stop joint permitting system so races doors from the shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to Isle CONGRATULATIONS TO GOVERNOR and other events that might stretch Royale National Park. However, we NIKKI HALEY across Forest Service lands, BLM, and National Park land, et cetera, don’t need to make sure that there is a bal- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina need to repeat the permit process over ance and that we do not undertake rash asked and was given permission to ad- and over and over with every single and unproven regulatory policies that dress the House for 1 minute and to re- agency. are almost guaranteed to negatively vise and extend his remarks.) The bill caps fees to keep them af- impact our economy in the hope of Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. fordable and allows existing permits to some potential—and often Speaker, President-elect Donald be easily extended so that public access unquantifiable—environmental gain. Trump nominated South Carolina Gov- and events can continue. I just got back from northern Michi- ernor Nikki Haley to be America’s Am- I am proud to say this bill will help gan. As a matter of fact, I was in Ot- bassador to the United Nations. get more Americans outside, Mr. tawa National Forest hunting. What President-elect Trump has an- Speaker, for less money and with less strikes me about the regulatory nature nounced: red tape. That is a goal every Member of the Federal Government is it doesn’t Governor Haley has a proven record of of this body can support. really take into account what is happening in the wild. The Ottawa Na- bringing people together regardless of back- f ground or party affiliation to move critical tional Forest, for example, hasn’t been policies forward for the betterment of her AVOIDING TRUMP ADMINISTRA- properly managed. The regulations as State and country. She is also a proven TION CONFLICTS OF INTEREST far as managing the forest make it so dealmaker, and we look forward to making (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given difficult that the forest is aging and plenty of deals. She will be a great leader permission to address the House for 1 the trees are actually falling down and representing us on the world stage. minute.) rotting rather than being harvested. Governor Haley has led the people of Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I am one This is just one of the policies of this South Carolina through trying times, of those Americans who is very con- administration, and I am really hoping, such as the historic thousand-year cerned about the conflict of interest now that we have a new administration flood last year, Hurricane Matthew that the President-elect faces as he as- coming forward, there will be a lot of flooding this year, and the tragic sumes office. I don’t think we have change in the regulatory policies to ac- shooting at Mother Emanuel Church in ever elected someone to office in this tually develop policies that make sense Charleston. She has promoted a pro- country with his vast wealth, but I for our environment and make sense business and pro-job environment by must say, as ranking member on the for our people. That is why I wanted to recruiting major companies such as Energy and Water Development, and speak tonight about many of these Boeing and Volvo, along with Michelin, Related Agencies Subcommittee of the policies that affect our environment BMW, and Bridgestone expansions. Committee on Appropriations, let me and global warming. Governor Haley will be a strong and ef- give you one area which causes me con- A lot of policies of the last adminis- fective voice for America, advancing cern: where he will separate his private tration, even the administration before freedom and democracy around the interest from the public interest. that, really don’t have the globe at the world. The committee on which I rank han- forefront of solving these problems. Congratulations to Governor Haley dles the Army Corps of Engineers’ What they have been doing is just writ- and her husband, Michael, and chil- budget, and we don’t have enough ing more and more regulations that dren, Rena and Nalin, on this achieve- money to deal with all the projects stop whatever we are doing, and they ment. Your Lexington County neigh- around the country, some of which are don’t have any particular effect on the bors are very proud of you. backed up 20 years. What happens if global environment. In conclusion, God bless our troops, Mar-a-Lago in Florida faces flooding— I am bringing this up for a reason. I and may the President, by his actions, or any of the other coastal properties just brought this little pollution-by- never forget September the 11th in the that the President-elect owns—and the country chart, and this is the global global war on terrorism. Army is trying to make a decision on pollution for the whole world. We know f where to place Federal funds? Will his the United States is a pretty big part properties take precedence over thou- of that. The EU is a big part of that. REDUCING RED TAPE sands of other projects around the India is big, and China is the biggest. (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given country that have been backlogged for The rest of the world provides, prob- permission to address the House for 1 years? ably, the largest. But what strikes me

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As a matter of fact, the EPA things that I found really interesting killing our economy to improve the stopped the road without even listen- was the fact that one of the great con- global environment, and yet we are a ing very well to the mitigation plan. cerns about coal mining and coal used relatively small part of the problem of This was bad for jobs. It makes it dif- for energy production was the mercury pollution and global warming—if you ficult for the mine to do business. It in the air. I was talking to these guys believe that it is manmade—and we are makes the longevity of the mine not as from the University of Michigan and not really doing anything about the good because it is more expensive to they said: we solved the mercury prob- rest of this. process the ore. And it creates more lem in this country decades ago; that is We are putting so many regulatory pollution because the trucks are driv- not a problem anymore. burdens on our industry, like, for ex- ing 68 miles to the ore processing plant Most of the mercury that is in our ample, energy production. The cost of versus the 22 miles on a new road. Be- environment here in the United States energy production is a big part of mak- sides, the new road would open up a lot comes from China and India. Because it ing steel, for example. Many of the of other areas for economic develop- is over in China and India doesn’t mean countries around the world are buying ment as well. that it is not a global problem. That steel not so much from us but from Well, this is the type of rule and reg- stuff goes up in the atmosphere. It China and India because they are pol- ulation that doesn’t make any sense to takes the jet stream, and it comes all luting the planet in order to produce the people that want to protect their the way over here. The majority of the cheap steel, and we are really helping environment with fewer miles on the pollutant mercury in our country is the environment with all our regula- road with diesel trucks and also pro- coming from places like this. This ad- tions and everything to the point that vide economic opportunity in an area ministration has done nothing about it except for putting more stringent con- we are losing all of our jobs. That that needs jobs. So I am really hopeful trols on our energy production, making doesn’t make any sense. If we were al- that we will continue with a new ad- our energy more expensive, and mak- lowed to harvest our energy in a very ministration to improve and stop this ing people want to buy steel and other environmentally friendly way, we ridiculous rulemaking that has abso- products from countries that do this to would have more jobs here in this lutely no effect on the environment—if anything, it makes it worse—all be- our environment. country. These guys would have less This is not the right way to deal with jobs. I want to keep jobs here in Amer- cause people in Washington here under this administration have decided that this issue. If we are going to deal with ica. global pollution, global production of This is just one of the examples. Wait they know better than the people in Michigan who actually live there, and harmful toxins, or global warming, we until you see some of the pictures I have to talk to people that are bad ac- have. they can’t make a decision for themselves because you can’t possibly know tors around the world and make them b 1930 it would be good for the environment do their part and not make our industries really the joke of everyone else in My district was once a huge mining because you are just living on the UP the world because they are making area. We mine iron ore, construction and you don’t really know what is money and we are losing our jobs and sand and gravel, salt is produced in what. That has been my frustration in Michigan, and copper. And these are all it doesn’t make any sense whatsoever. my time here in Congress. That is a Let’s see another picture here. This good-paying jobs. really good example of what is going is a pretty good one from India. This is I am going to give you a great exam- on. a river in India. This is all trash in the ple of one of the weirdest regulations I want to show you a couple of pic- middle of the river in India. I went to that have come out of this administra- tures of some places around the world India, and I was appalled by how filthy tion. And that is we do have a mine in that aren’t managing the environment, it was and the lack of environmental my district that recently opened, a new such as the United States is. Here we rules. This is what we are dealing with. nickel mine, the first nickel mine in have a factory, a Chinese factory that Now, I know the Indians and, per- this country, I think, in over 50 years. is putting out all kinds of pollutants haps, the Chinese are not as developed The road to the mine, there is no good without any significant environmental as we are, but they are competing in road to the mine. There is 68 miles of controls on them at all. These are the the same environment for industry as road through a downtown and around a kind of factories that we are competing we are along the globe. I am hopeful roundabout to the processing mill to with, with our factories, which are that the coming Trump administration process the nickel ore. much better. is going to take this kind of stuff seri- The local county road commission We just had a coal-fired power plant ously, unlike the Obama administra- wanted to build a 22-mile road that stopped in my district several years tion, which his only answer to global would bypass the 68 miles of road ago by the EPA because of this admin- warming and global pollution is to put through a downtown, but they can’t istration’s war on coal. This coal plant more and more restrictions on our in- get a permit to build the road because was a state-of-the-art coal plant. It dustry, killing jobs in this country and EPA blocked it. Now, the Federal Gov- didn’t even produce CO2 because, in my giving more jobs to people around the ernment in Washington, D.C., is telling district, they are able to harness the world that do this. a local county in my district that they technology to capture the CO2 and sell This picture is a good example of the can’t build a road because it involves it and actually use it to pump in the way things are done across the world. some wetlands. Well, there is about 5 ground to help the production of local Now, I come from a timber district acres of wetlands that have to be filled oil wells. The CO2 is not an issue. So we where we want to harvest responsibly in order to build this road. Believe me, are actually competing with people the timber that we have in our na- you can’t build a road anywhere in this that do this to our environment, and tional forests. That means cutting country without filling in some wet- losing jobs overseas because of the trees down as they mature in a logical lands in order to have the grade be tight regulations we have here, but we fashion so that there are a lot of safe. are not doing anything about this that healthy trees in the forest that are not We have had environmental laws in is going on across the world. None of overcome by disease and fire, which is this country that said: if you are going the policies that we have instituted on what we have seen out West over the to fill in some wetlands to build a road, our industry are in effect over there. last couple of decades because those you have got to create some wetlands We haven’t put any significant de- forests are not being managed. somewhere else to mitigate for the fact mands on the Chinese to make them Originally, the national forests were that you have taken away some habi- stop doing this. developed as a place for multiple use—

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Now, starting in 1980 values and interests that we do in that, a forest. into 2014, as you can see, thousands of if we are going to work hard to try to This is what they do in Indonesia. jobs in the manufacturing industries make our planet cleaner, they should, This is a forest in Indonesia that was have gone down. I am not saying that too, so that we are competing on an clear-cut for miles and miles and miles. environmental regulations are the even scale here. With what we are This is the way it was left. Now, that is complete cause of this, but I think this doing now, we are not competing on an not the way it is done in Michigan, not should be a pretty major part of our de- even scale. where I live, not in my Federal forests. cisionmaking process as to how we do It is very important that we don’t The problem is we are not doing these things. allow people to intimidate us when we enough of the select cuts, the limited We have a regulatory and approval say: ‘‘I want to have more mining in clear-cuts that allow spreading of new process in the United States that most this country. I want to be able to use growth. We are competing on our tim- other countries don’t even approach or coal.’’ They just immediately say that ber products with people that do this even pretend to go through. Having in- you are an anti-environmentalist, and to their environment. cremental change consulting with in- it is just torture. Most of the people Now, in this country, private forests dustry and still having strict stand- who say this kind of stuff have never been to a community that actually and State forests are managed with the ards, I think, can all happen at once. does mining. They just see it from afar. stewardship program where third-party But when the current administration They don’t see the end result of a mine stewards of the forest, who are reg- has had a policy of killing our industry that has been rehabilitated and that is istered, licensed, and trained how to and not doing anything about these covered with green. manage forests, are given the oppor- foreign people, we need to put a change They don’t have any idea what is tunity to manage forests over decades, to that and turn this manufacturing really going on. They just use it in fear over centuries, so that there is always number around and bring manufac- so that the American people don’t real- a healthy forest with mid-term growth, turing back to where it should be. ly realize the truth of what is going on, long-term growth, new growth. There This slide was made up before the and they want their vote. They are is a multiple of species that can live election, so I wasn’t sure it was going causing fear in the American people by amongst that. People can hunt and to happen in the next administration. their saying: ‘‘This guy doesn’t want to enjoy that area. I just want to try to, b 1945 protect the environment.’’ I mean, I Mr. Speaker, make sure the American Here are the economically significant want to protect the environment. I people are aware of the fact that our come from one of the most beautiful environment is a place where we live, regulations this government has put out all the way back to 2000. The num- places in the country, I think. I want it we want it to be good and healthy, and to be clean and healthy for my children we want it also to be able to provide ber of regulations are expected to cost $100 million or more to the American as well, and it is going to be really jobs for the people that live in my dis- clean and healthy if nobody lives there people. You can see that, consistently, trict and across the country. because there are no jobs. We need to from the beginning of the Obama ad- Some of the statistics I could give protect our environment, have policies ministration that that number has sig- you about the Chinese, for example, is that allow jobs to continue to occur in nificantly increased. I am so happy to that in 2012, China was responsible for this country, and have reasonable regu- hear that Mr. Trump has promised, for over a quarter of the pollution world- lations that make sense and that have every new regulation, to cut two. Let’s wide. As you saw in that circle, the sound, scientific studies. total pollution in China currently start with the cutting. This administration has hid the sci- equals the pollution from the United At the end of the day, we need to pro- entific studies behind closed doors in States and the European Union com- tect our environment. However, many cases. I am a physician. I wrote bined. This is expected to only in- hamstringing our economy will not research papers. I had to show my evi- crease. save our environment. The other peo- dence to the world and have other peo- Now, China is run by a centralized ple on the planet provide for most of ple criticize what I wrote so that they government that has not traditionally the pollution and for the other things could say: ‘‘You didn’t do that right,’’ respected the environment or the con- that people are afraid of in the environ- or ‘‘your technique was flawed,’’ or cerns of the locals when it comes to ment—more than we are by far. All too ‘‘the study you did didn’t really show major decisions or projects. This is the often, the consequences of overbur- what you said it shows.’’ That is what type of policy that we can talk to the dening regulations here in America is happens in scientific research—you Chinese and have a discussion about the flight of manufacturing and indus- have to have your research open to what they can do to improve their be- try to nations such as China, Indo- criticism. This administration has used havior. nesia, and India. I am hopeful that my science in the way that they say: ‘‘The India is currently the world’s fastest colleagues here in the House and in the scientists say ‘this,’’’ but they don’t growing economy and already the Senate, along with a new administra- want to show you the data because fourth largest polluter. As the Indian tion, will change that and make logical they don’t want other people to criti- economy grows, these emissions are regulations. I think this will benefit cize what they have done. They say going to continue to rise. our planet. It will certainly benefit the that other people who might criticize As you see from Indonesia, there is American citizens. We shouldn’t be im- them are just politicized when they, deforestation and clear-cutting in the plementing expensive nonsolutions to a themselves, are politicized. They also rain forest. I want to have responsible problem of which the extent and im- don’t want the other side to speak, be- and sustainable forestry practices be- pact remain uncertain. cause they will say: ‘‘You are just anti- cause timber is a renewable resource. I have been criticized in the past for environment.’’ Now, our environmental actions have talking about global warming and what We need to have an open discourse of been incremental in nature, but, until the future is going to bring. With any- scientists on both sides of issues—and this last administration, they haven’t thing you talk about with regard to the consensus—before we make policies been killing our industry. Now with administration’s being over-regulatory, and regulations that kill millions of the Obama administration’s war on then you are accused of being a pol- jobs and that cost families as their coal, significant areas of our economy luter of the planet. I ran for election raises for the last 8 years have been have fallen into disrepair. I am so several times, and these are the types meager. We need to be sure that thankful, frankly, that we have a new of arguments that people will make to science is open and not politicized as it administration coming in that is going try to make you look bad, to make you has been in this administration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.080 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 I encourage my colleagues to not be companies and encourages large com- The answer is: absolutely, yes. afraid to stand up for what is right and panies to leave town—to leave Amer- It is not just to the benefit of the en- for jobs in this country. I encourage ica—and leave American workers and ergy companies. Maybe we could wish the people who may be watching, too, communities behind. We have seen too them well as they export our strategic to think about what the politicians much of that; so tax policy becomes a national asset to places around the they listen to are saying and how it af- very, very important part of this; world and gain a healthy profit— fects jobs and how it really affects the With regard to energy and labor, I okay—but shouldn’t that be shared environment because, although we am going to go specifically to those; with the rest of America? want a clean environment, we are not but just quickly are the educational I believe it should, and I know it going to write rules that kill jobs and policies. There is a lot of jabbering could. Here is how, and it deals with that do not do anything about the real around here, on the floor of Congress, this issue of labor and manufacturing: polluters on this planet, who care noth- and out around the world about edu- Make It In America. Manufacturing ing about the environment, and who cational policies: Are our schools good matters. are causing the majority of the prob- enough? They don’t measure up. We Here is the deal. Those export facili- lems around the globe. need to have charter schools. We are ties for LNG are big operations—lots of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance going to go into that in a big way with pipe, lots of plumbing, lots of con- of my time. our new President; but one of the most tainers, all of which are or could be made in America, creating American f important parts of education, when we talk about rebuilding the American jobs. Now, once that natural gas is liq- MAKE IT IN AMERICA: economy, is that we have properly uefied—that is, compressed into a liq- MANUFACTURING trained workers whether they are in uid—and goes on a ship, the questions The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the computer field—in computer are: Where did that ship come from, GROTHMAN). Under the Speaker’s an- science—or whether they are in the and who are the sailors on the ship? It used to be, back when the North nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the shipyards welding the parts of a ship. A Slope of Alaska opened up, that the gentleman from California (Mr. well-trained, well-prepared workforce steel in the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and GARAMENDI) is recognized for 60 min- is absolutely essential for the growth the ships that would then take that oil utes as the designee of the minority of the American economy; but edu- to the West Coast ports would be leader. cation is not the subject today, nor is Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, our American ships with American sailors. research; It was the law. It was the regulation. previous speaker spoke about the need Infrastructure. It is part of what we Here you had a situation in which the to revitalize the American economy, are going to talk about today, and I am law and regulations created American and he talked about the regulatory en- going to try to do this in, maybe, 10 jobs for mariners and for the American vironment as being one of the impedi- minutes, but not much longer than shipyards. ments. Certainly, there are many, that. many regulations that could impede What I want to focus on is energy b 2000 economic development, but there are policy and labor. Did you know—does If we were to apply that same prin- also regulations that might enhance America know—that the United States ciple to the export of LNG, that stra- economic development. Today I want has become a net exporter of natural tegic national resource, think of what to continue with what is now a 6-year gas? would happen. This year, 2016, the first effort—oh, yes, let’s get this right side Yes. We do have a boom in the energy export facility in Louisiana, Cheniere, up. There we go—to Make It In Amer- industry. It has slowed down a little began exporting LNG on ships. They ica. Specifically, today, it is about bit with the drop in the value of crude were not American ships. There were manufacturing because manufacturing oil and natural gas; but, nonetheless, no American sailors on those ships. matters. as of today, the United States is a net The policy of the North Slope oil was When I first came to Congress in 2009, exporter of natural gas. That gas is ex- not extended to the export of LNG, to we were in the midst of the Great Re- ported to Canada and Mexico and other the detriment of American jobs. cession, and millions of Americans had parts of the world. When it is exported So here is what we ought to do. There lost their jobs. We saw the Rust Belt to other parts of the world, it is ex- is an energy bill floating around some- literally collapse; we saw factories ported in ships in liquefied form, called where in the Senate and the House. No- close; we saw our shipyards opened liquefied natural gas, LNG. On ships, body knows exactly where it is. But in with nothing happening except in the liquefied natural gas is part of that ex- that energy bill, there is a section that U.S. naval yards. So here we are some port that has turned America from an enhances and speeds up the licensing of 6 years later: the economy is recov- importing country to an exporting six other LNG export facilities around ering, and we can talk about regula- country, which is good for all of us; but the United States on various coasts— tions; but what I would like to talk let us realize that that natural gas and, on the East Coast, the Gulf Coast, as about tonight are positive regula- for that matter, crude oil, which is also well as the West Coast. tions—regulations and laws that grow now being exported, is a strategic na- Why not take what we did with the the American economy, not regula- tional asset, a strategic national re- North Slope oil, requiring that it be on tions that would hinder. Specifically, source. It is absolutely crucial to the American-built ships with American as part of this Make It in America American economy. sailors, and apply that same principle, agenda, we have these fundamental I will give you one example—Dow. same law, to the export of LNG as policies. If we are going to rebuild the The big chemical company is bringing these new facilities come online? American economy, a big part of it has back to the United States much of the It is said that the facility on the Gulf to be manufacturing. It does matter. manufacturing that it once did over- Coast, the Cheniere facility in its first So what are those issues that are in- seas of plastic and other products be- part—there are three different pieces of volved in rebuilding the American cause of the strategic national asset that that will come in over time—the economy? called natural gas. The price of natural first part of that facility will take 100 There are trade issues, and we have gas was low enough that that big, ships to export the liquefied natural heard a lot about that in the recent international, domestic, American gas from that one facility. We are prob- Presidential campaign. Undoubtedly, company—Dow—is returning to the ably talking about a few hundred LNG the Congress will deal with that; United States to manufacture. It is the ships to export the liquefied natural Taxes. The debate about taxes really same thing with oil. These are stra- gas not only from the existing facility was not very clear in the Presidential tegic national assets that we are now in the Gulf Coast, but to the other fa- election, but we are certainly going to exporting. cilities that will be built in the future. be dealing with tax policy here, and we The question for us in public policy Perhaps as much as 12 percent of the should. There is no doubt that the is: Can we, in some way, use this stra- total natural gas, that strategic na- American tax policy hinders economic tegic national resource to expand the tional asset, will be exported, requiring growth in many, many ways for small American economy? hundreds of ships.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K29NO7.081 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6361 What if we passed a law called Ener- least part of that 15 percent in the ini- Slope of Alaska opened up and that oil gizing America? I like that title. In tial years. And then after 2025, let’s came south. fact, we are going to introduce it to- ramp it up to 30 percent. Let’s keep our American steel pipe and American- morrow, Energizing America. It is a shipyards busy. Let’s keep our steel- made ships with American sailors, we piece of legislation that would require workers, our welders, our plumbers, can do it once again for the benefit of that we provide 15 percent of the total our marine engineers, our factories our country, for our national security, export on American-built ships. Think busy in the future with a very simple and for American workers and Amer- about it. law that would be a really good regula- ican businesses. Perhaps over the next decade, our tion. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance shipyards would be building maybe as Oh, I can hear the whining of the oil of my time. many as a hundred ships. But let’s just industry and of the natural gas indus- say it is 10, 20, 30 ships. Perhaps more try, ‘‘Oh, it is going to be too expen- f than 100,000 people could be employed sive.’’ It is not nearly as expensive as LEAVE OF ABSENCE in the construction of those ships. This not having American jobs and not be would be a good regulation, wouldn’t being able to project American power By unanimous consent, leave of ab- it? It would be a regulation that would because we do not have a robust mer- sence was granted to: put Americans back to work. chant marine and a robust number of Mr. JONES (at the request of Mr. It would be a law that would say a American ships. MCCARTHY) for today and for the bal- strategic national asset of this Nation Consider this fact: after World War ance of the week on account of per- will also benefit another strategic na- II, we had 1,200 American ships, Amer- sonal reasons. tional asset: the American shipyards. ican sailors on them, all American Mr. POE of Texas (at the request of Our U.S. Navy depends on those ship- flagged. In the 1980s, we had 500. Today, Mr. MCCARTHY) for today and for the yards. Every U.S. naval ship is built in we have less than 80. balance of the week on account of per- America in American shipyards. And if We are seeing the disappearance of sonal reasons. we were to expand those shipyards, we the American merchant marine. Amer- would find more competition for the ican sailors, American-flagged ships, f naval ships, perhaps a lower price. Per- American shipyards are all diminishing SENATE BILL REFERRED haps we would also be able to employ and very rapidly disappearing. It is up marine engineers, welders, plumbers, to us, your elected officials—myself, A bill of the Senate of the following steamfitters, steelworkers, not only at my colleagues, 434 other Members of title was taken from the Speaker’s the shipyards, but in the manufac- Congress and the 100 Senators. And, I table and, under the rule, referred as turing of the engines here in the guess, the new President is interested follows: United States. in making America great again. Hey, S. 2873. An Act to require studies and re- Make it in America. Build it in here is how you can do it, President- ports examining the use of, and opportuni- America. All it takes are a couple of elect Trump. Do it in policies that once ties to use, technology-enabled collaborative learning and capacity building models to im- paragraphs of law. That is all it would again call for making it in America. prove programs of the Department of Health take, a couple of paragraphs of law So what are my colleagues going to and Human Services, and for other purposes, that say between now and 2024, in the do? Let this opportunity slip? Let this to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. next 8 years, 15 percent of that lique- opportunity disappear? Forget about fied natural gas must be on American- the strategic nature of energy in the f built ships with American sailors. United States, the strategic necessity BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Now, it turns out that these Amer- of being able to project American PRESIDENT ican ships and the sailors are a stra- power with American sailors and tegic necessity for our U.S. military. American ships to go wherever we Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Because it turns out that if you are want? reported that on November 28, 2016, she going to project American power Oh, yes, I heard somebody say, well, presented to the President of the around the world, you have to be able we could contract to have ships sent to United States, for his approval, the fol- to get there with the men, the women, move our military: Oh, yeah, hello, Mr. lowing bills: and the materials—and that means Xi. Oh, yeah, I am phoning. Yeah, I’m H.R. 4902. To amend title 5, United States ships. phoning from Washington, D.C., and, Code, to expand law enforcement availability So we would build the U.S. merchant yeah, can you folks in Beijing send pay to employees of U.S. Customs and Bor- marine. We would build American ship- over ships so that we can send men and der Protection’s Air and Marine Operations. yards so that they would be competi- material to the South China Sea? H.R. 5873. To designate the Federal build- tive around the world, and we would It is not likely to happen, right? ing and United States courthouse located at 511 East San Antonio Avenue in El Paso, employ tens of thousands—and perhaps We can’t depend on other countries. Texas, as the ‘‘R.E. Thomason Federal Build- even hundreds or more thousand—of We have to depend on our own abilities, ing and United States Courthouse’’. American workers in our shipyards. It our own shipyards, our own mariners. is possible. All it takes is a law. We can do it. f So when this energy bill starts mov- There are many bad regulations to be ing around—and maybe here in the sure. There are some that hinder the ADJOURNMENT lameduck session—I would propose a economy. But I would propose to you Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I simple amendment: between now and that a very good law could be used to move that the House do now adjourn. 2024, 15 percent of that export of LNG build the American economy by simply The motion was agreed to; accord- would be on American-built ships with requiring that the export of liquefied ingly (at 8 o’clock and 10 minutes American sailors. natural gas be done on American ships, p.m.), under its previous order, the Oh, by the way, there are some older 15 percent between now and 2024, and House adjourned until tomorrow, American LNG ships that could be re- thereafter, 30 percent, echoing what we Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 10 flagged for the purposes of meetingh at did back in the 1960s when the North a.m. for morning-hour debate. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the second and third quarters of 2016, pursuant to Public Law 95–384, are as follows:

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

Travel to Germany—June 27–July 1, 2016 Kari Bingen ...... 6 /27 7 /1 Germany ...... 807.37 ...... 66.48 ...... 873.85 Commercial transportation ...... 2,121.26 ...... 2,121.26 Timothy Morrison ...... 6/27 7/1 Germany ...... 807.37 ...... 66.48 ...... 873.85 Commercial transportation ...... 2,121.26 ...... 2,121.26 William Spencer Johnson ...... 6/27 7/1 Germany ...... 807.37 ...... 66.48 ...... 873.85 Commercial transportation ...... 2,121.26 ...... 2,121.26 Travel to Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Afghani- stan—July 15–21, 2016 Hon. William M. ‘‘Mac’’ Thornberry ...... 7/16 7/17 Qatar ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 7/17 7/17 Bahrain ...... 7/17 7/18 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... 11.00 7/18 7/19 Kuwait ...... 432.00 ...... 432.00 7/19 7/20 Afghanistan ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 7/20 7/21 Qatar ...... Hon. Seth Moulton ...... 7/16 7/17 Qatar ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 7/17 7/17 Bahrain ...... 7/17 7/18 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... 11.00 7/18 7/19 Kuwait ...... 432.00 ...... 432.00 7/19 7/20 Afghanistan ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 7/20 7/21 Qatar ...... Robert L. Simmons ...... 7/16 7/17 Qatar ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 7/17 7/17 Bahrain ...... 7/17 7/18 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... 11.00 7/18 7/19 Kuwait ...... 432.00 ...... 432.00 7/19 7/20 Afghanistan ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 7/20 7/21 Qatar ...... Paul Arcangeli ...... 7/16 7/17 Qatar ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 7/17 7/17 Bahrain ...... 7/17 7/18 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... 11.00 7/18 7/19 Kuwait ...... 432.00 ...... 432.00 7/19 7/20 Afghanistan ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 7/20 7/21 Qatar ...... Kari Bingen ...... 7 /16 7 /17 Qatar ...... 162.00 ...... 162.00 7/17 7/17 Bahrain ...... 7/17 7/18 Iraq ...... 11.00 ...... 11.00 7/18 7/19 Kuwait ...... 432.00 ...... 432.00 7/19 7/20 Afghanistan ...... 7.00 ...... 7.00 7/20 7/21 Qatar ...... Delegation expenses ...... Iraq ...... 7,266.00 ...... 7,266.00 Visit to Japan, South Korea, the Philippines—July 15–23, 2016 with CODEL Schatz Hon. John Garamendi ...... 7 /17 7 /19 South Korea ...... 371.78 ...... 371.78 7/19 7/20 the Philippines ...... 295.00 ...... 295.00 7/20 7/23 Japan ...... 599.87 ...... 599.87 Visit to United Kingdom—July 16–19, 2016 Hon. Trent Franks ...... 7/17 7/19 United Kingdom ...... 1,773.39 ...... 1,773.39 Commercial transportation ...... 2,121.26 ...... 2,121.26 Andrew Walter ...... 7/17 7/19 United Kingdom ...... 1,773.39 ...... 1,773.39 Commercial transportation ...... 2,121.26 ...... 2,121.26 Visit to Nigeria, Cameroon—July 25–30, 2016 with STAFFDEL Barker Katherine Quinn ...... 7/26 7/26 Nigeria ...... 7/26 7/29 Cameroon ...... 436.36 ...... 436.36 Commercial transportation ...... 13,812.18 ...... 13,812.18 Visit to Israel, Latvia, Poland, Germany—August 19–28, 2016 Hon. Chris Gibson ...... 8/20 8/22 Israel ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,036.00 8/22 8/24 Poland ...... 535.87 ...... 535.87 8/24 8/24 Latvia ...... 8/24 8/25 Germany ...... 269.15 ...... 269.15 Hon. Paul Cook ...... 8/20 8/22 Israel ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,036.00 8/22 8/24 Poland ...... 535.87 ...... 535.87 8/24 8/24 Latvia ...... 8/24 8/25 Germany ...... 269.15 ...... 269.15 Hon. Austin Scott ...... 8/20 8/22 Israel ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,036.00 8/22 8/24 Poland ...... 535.87 ...... 535.87 8/24 8/24 Latvia ...... 8/24 8/25 Germany ...... 269.15 ...... 269.15 Hon. Richard B. Nugent ...... 8 /20 8 /22 Israel ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,036.00 8/22 8/24 Poland ...... 535.87 ...... 535.87 8/24 8/24 Latvia ...... 8/24 8/25 Germany ...... 269.15 ...... 269.15 Heath Bope ...... 8/20 8/22 Israel ...... 1,036.00 ...... 1,036.00 8/22 8/24 Poland ...... 535.87 ...... 535.87 8/24 8/24 Latvia ...... 8/24 8/25 Germany ...... 269.15 ...... 269.15 Visit to Germany, Italy—September 25–29, 2016 with STAFFDEL Barker Mark Morehouse ...... 9 /26 9 /29 Germany ...... 845.18 ...... 845.18 9/27 9/28 Italy ...... 482.77 ...... 482.77 Commercial transportation ...... 4,005.76 ...... 4,005.76 Katherine Quinn ...... 9/26 9/29 Germany ...... 845.18 ...... 845.18 9/27 9/28 Italy ...... 482.77 ...... 482.77 Commercial transportation ...... 4,005.76 ...... 4,005.76 Committee total ...... 22,592.90 ...... 39,895.44 ...... 62,488.34 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MAC THORNBERRY, Chairman, Nov. 10, 2016.

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Hon. John Kline ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,638.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,638.00 Hon. David ‘‘Phil’’ Roe ...... 3/30 3/31 USA ...... 677.70* ...... 677.70

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...... Philippines ...... 186.98* ...... 186.98 ...... Australia ...... 636.00* ...... 636.00 Hon. Robert C. ‘‘Bobby’’ Scott ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,638.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,638.00 ...... 4/7 Australia ...... 1,168.86 ...... 1,168.86 Hon. Rube´n Hinojosa ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,638.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,638.00 Juliane Sullivan ...... 3 /31 4 /2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,689.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,689.00 Janelle Gardner ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,662.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,662.00 Brian Newell ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,689.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,689.00 Elizabeth Podgorski ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,478.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,478.00 Richard Miller ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,662.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,662.00 Krisann Pearce ...... 3/31 4/2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,662.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,662.00 Hon. Frederica Wilson ...... 6/24 6/27 Panama ...... 837.00 ...... (3) ...... 837.00 Committee total ...... 21,868.54 ...... 1,846.56 ...... 23,715.10 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. * Traveler departed trip state-side due to a death in the family. Post was unable to cancel rooms in Manila and Sydney. HON. JOHN KLINE, Chairman, Nov. 7, 2016.

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HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JOHN KLINE, Chairman, Nov. 7, 2016.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON BENGHAZI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 1 AND SEPT. 30, 2016

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 7626. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ETC. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Administration, Department of Labor, trans- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive mitting the Department’s Major final rule — 7629. A letter from the Director, Office of communications were taken from the Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Sys- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s tems) [Docket No.: OSHA-2007-0072] (RIN: final NUREG — Seismic Classification 7624. A letter from the Deputy Secretary, 1218-AB80) received November 18, 2016, pursu- [NUREG-0800, Revision 3] (Section 3.2.1) re- Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ceived November 18, 2016, pursuant to 5 Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s on Education and the Workforce. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- final rule — Chief Compliance Officer Annual 7627. A letter from the Director, Regu- ergy and Commerce. Report Requirements for Futures Commis- latory Management Division, Environmental 7630. A letter from the Director, Office of sion Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Swap Participants; Amendments to Filing cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Dates (RIN: 3038-AE49) received November 17, AK; Permitting Fees Revision [EPA-R10- final NUREG — Reactor Operator Requali- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public OAR-2016-0591; FRL-9955-48-Region 10] re- fication Program; Reactor Operator Training [NUREG-0800, Revision 4] (Section 13.2.1) re- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ceived November 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 ceived November 18, 2016, pursuant to 5 Committee on Agriculture. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 7625. A letter from the Special Inspector ergy and Commerce. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- General, Office of the Special Inspector Gen- 7628. A letter from the Director, Regu- ergy and Commerce. eral For The Troubled Asset Relief Program, latory Management Division, Environmental 7631. A letter from the Director, Office of transmitting the Office’s quarterly report on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory the actions undertaken by the Department cy’s final rule — Air Quality Plans; Ten- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s of the Treasury under the Troubled Asset nessee; Infrastructure Requirements for the final NUREG — Operating Organization Relief Program, for the period ending Octo- 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air [NUREG-0800, Revision 7] (Sections 13.1.2- ber 26, 2016; to the Committee on Financial Quality Standard [EPA-R04-OAR-2015-0154; 13.1.3) received November 18, 2016, pursuant Services. FRL-9955-58-Region 4] received November 22, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:11 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO7.041 H29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H6364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 29, 2016 Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Military Affairs, Department of State, trans- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Energy and Commerce. mitting an addendum to a certification, ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 7632. A letter from the Director, Office of Transmittal No. DDTC 16-084, pursuant to proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums, Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Public Law 110-429, Sec. 201; to the Com- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s mittee on Foreign Affairs. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31100; final NUREG — System Quality Group Clas- 7643. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Amdt. No. 3717] received November 17, 2016, sification [NUREG-0800, Revision 3] (Section Legislative Affairs, Department of State, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 3.2.2) received November 18, 2016, pursuant to transmitting a determination to waive the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. certification requirement in section mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- 7044(d)(1) regarding FY 2016 Economic Sup- ture. ergy and Commerce. port Funds, pursuant to Public Law 114-113, 7653. A letter from the Director, Regu- 7633. A letter from the Director, Office of Div. K, Sec. 7044(d)(2); to the Committee on latory Management Division, Environmental Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Foreign Affairs. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 7644. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, cy’s final rule — National Pollutant Dis- final NUREG — Administrative Procedures Legislative Affairs, Department of State, charge Elimination System (NPDES) Munic- — General [NUREG-0800, Revision 2] (Section transmitting a determination and certifi- ipal Separate Storm Sewer System General 13.5.1.1) received November 18, 2016, pursuant cation to waive for a period of six months Permit Remand Rule [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0671; to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, the restrictions of section 1003 of Public Law FRL-9955-11-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF57) received Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 100-204, in accordance with Public Law 114- November 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Energy and Commerce. 123, Div. C, Sec. 7041(j)(2)(B)(i); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 7634. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Foreign Affairs. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory 7645. A letter from the Under Secretary, tation and Infrastructure. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Comptroller, Department of Defense, trans- 7654. A letter from the Director, Regu- final NUREG — Management and Technical mitting a letter stating that the Department latory Management Division, Environmental Support Organization [NUREG-0800, Revision of Defense received an extension from the Of- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 6] (Section 13.1.1) received November 18, 2016, fice of Management and Budget to submit cy’s final rule — Revision of Certain Federal pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law the Agency Financial Report by December Water Quality Criteria Applicable to Wash- 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 15, 2016, pursuant to OMB’s authority under ington [EPA-HQ-OW-2015-0174; FRL-9955-40- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Sec. 303 of the Chief Financial Officers Act, OW] (RIN: 2040-AF56) received November 22, 7635. A letter from the Director, Office of pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Congressional Affairs, Office of New Reac- 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Commission’s final NUREG — Committee on Oversight and Government structure. Non-Licensed Plant Staff Training; Revision Reform. 7655. A letter from the Chief, Trade and 4, Sec. 13.2.2 (NUREG-0800, Chapter 3) re- 7646. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Commercial Regulations Branch, Customs ceived November 18, 2016, pursuant to 5 ment of Energy, transmitting the Depart- and Border Protection, Department of Home- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ment’s FY 2016 Agency Financial Report, land Security, transmitting the Depart- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on En- pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public Law ment’s final rule — Extension of Import Re- ergy and Commerce. 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by Public strictions Imposed on Certain Archae- 7636. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); to the ological and Ethnological Material from Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Committee on Oversight and Government Greece [CBP Dec. 16-21] (RIN: 1515-AE18) re- transmitting the 2016 Annual Report on the Reform. ceived November 21, 2016, pursuant to 5 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar- 7647. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ship Program, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2462 ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on note; Public Law 106-309, Sec. 304; (114 Stat. partment’s FY 2016 Agency Financial Re- Ways and Means. 1095); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. port, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3515(a)(1); Public 7656. A letter from the Chief, Publications 7637. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) (as amended by and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue for Export Administration, Bureau of Indus- Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); (116 Stat. 2049); Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only try and Security, Department of Commerce, to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- rule — Treatment of Amounts Paid to Sec. transmitting the Department’s final rule — ment Reform. 170(c) Organizations under Employer Leave- Updated Statements of Legal Authority for 7648. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear Based Donation Programs to Aid Victims of the Export Administration Regulations Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Hurricane Matthew (Notice 2016-69) received [Docket No.: 161012953-6953-01] (RIN: 0694- Commission’s FY 2016 Performance and Ac- November 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AH15) received November 18, 2016, pursuant countability Report, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, 3515(a)(1); Public Law 101-576, Sec. 303(a)(1) Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on (as amended by Public Law 107-289, Sec. 2(a)); Means. Foreign Affairs. (116 Stat. 2049); to the Committee on Over- 7657. A letter from the Chief, Publications 7638. A letter from the Director, Defense sight and Government Reform. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Security Cooperation Agency, Department of 7649. A letter from the Chair, Securities Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Defense, transmitting a proposed Letter of and Exchange Commission, transmitting the rule — Applicable Federal Rates — December Offer and Acceptance to the Government of Commission’s Inspector General Semiannual 2016 (Rev. Rul. 2016-27) received November 22, Qatar, Transmittal No. 16-58, pursuant to Report to Congress, and Management Re- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Sec. 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, port, for the period April 1, 2016 through Sep- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the as amended; to the Committee on Foreign tember 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. app. Committee on Ways and Means. Affairs. (Insp. Gen. Act) Sec. 5(b); Public Law 95-452, 7658. A letter from the Chief, Publications 7639. A letter from the Director, Defense Sec. 5(b); (92 Stat. 1103); to the Committee on and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Oversight and Government Reform. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Defense, transmitting a proposed Letter of 7650. A letter from the Executive Director, rule — SB/SE Fast Track Mediation--Collec- Offer and Acceptance to the Government of National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, tion (Rev. Proc. 2016-57) received November Kuwait, Transmittal No. 16-21, pursuant to transmitting the annual report and financial 22, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Sec. 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, audit for the year 2015 of the National Min- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to as amended; to the Committee on Foreign ing Hall of Fame and Museum, pursuant to the Committee on Ways and Means. Affairs. Sec. 152112 and 10101, respectively, of Title 36 7659. A letter from the Commission, United 7640. A letter from the Principal Deputy of the U.S. Code; to the Committee on the States-China Economic and Security Review Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political- Judiciary. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s Military Affairs, Department of State, trans- 7651. A letter from the Management and 2016 Annual Report to the Congress with Ex- mitting an addendum to a certification, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ecutive Summary and Recommendations, Transmittal No. DDTC 16-060, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting the Depart- pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 7002(c)(1); Public Law Public Law 110-429, Sec. 201; to the Com- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 106-398, Sec. 1238(c)(1) (as amended by Public mittee on Foreign Affairs. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Law 110-161); (121 Stat. 2285); jointly to the 7641. A letter from the Principal Deputy and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Committees on Ways and Means, Foreign Af- Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31101; fairs, and Armed Services. Military Affairs, Department of State, trans- Amdt. No.: 3718] received November 17, 2016, mitting an addendum to a certification, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law f Transmittal No. DDTC 16-091, pursuant to 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Public Law 110-429, Sec. 201; to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mittee on Foreign Affairs. ture. 7642. A letter from the Principal Deputy 7652. A letter from the Management and Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of committees were delivered to the Clerk

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A bill to authorize viders, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Rules of the House of Representa- the Secretary of the Interior to convey cer- mittee on Education and the Workforce, and tives, the following statements are sub- tain land and appurtenances of the Arbuckle in addition to the Committee on Ways and Project, Oklahoma, to the Arbuckle Master mitted regarding the specific powers Means, for a period to be subsequently deter- Conservancy District, and for other pur- granted to Congress in the Constitu- mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- poses; with an amendment (Rept. 114–834). tion to enact the accompanying bill or sideration of such provisions as fall within Referred to the Committee of the Whole joint resolution. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. House on the state of the Union. By Mr. COLLINS of New York: By Mr. MCNERNEY: Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight H.R. 6394. and Government Reform. H.R. 5790. A bill to H.R. 6397. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to ensure that new wind Congress has the power to enact this legis- provide adequate protections for whistle- lation pursuant to the following: blowers at the Federal Bureau of Investiga- turbines located near certain military installations are ineligible for the renewable Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of tion (Rept. 114–835). Referred to the Com- the United States grants Congress the au- mittee of the Whole House on the state of electricity production credit and the energy credit; to the Committee on Ways and thority to enact this bill. the Union. By Mr. HUDSON: Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight Means. By Mr. ISRAEL: H.R. 6395. and Government Reform. H.R. 5920. A bill to Congress has the power to enact this legis- enhance whistleblower protection for con- H.R. 6398. A bill to amend the Small Busi- ness Act to provide for the inclusion of un- lation pursuant to the following: tractor and grantee employees (Rept. 114–836, Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of the married women in the criteria for awarding a grant to a women’s business center; to the By Mr. BUCHANAN: Whole House on the state of the Union. H.R. 6396. Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight Committee on Small Business. By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for Congress has the power to enact this legis- and Government Reform. H.R. 6302. A bill to lation pursuant to the following: himself and Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of provide an increase in premium pay for Article I, sec. 8 Pennsylvania): United States Secret Service agents per- By Mr. COLLINS of New York: H.R. 6399. A bill to amend title XVIII of the forming protective services during 2016, and H.R. 6397. Social Security Act to create a Medicare for other purposes (Rept. 114–837). Referred Congress has the power to enact this legis- hospital wage index metropolitan floor, and to the Committee of the Whole House on the lation pursuant to the following: for other purposes; to the Committee on state of the Union. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of Ways and Means. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan: Committee on the United States By Mr. PALLONE: House Administration. H. Res. 933. A resolu- By Mr. ISRAEL: H.R. 6400. A bill to revise the boundaries of tion providing amounts for further expenses H.R. 6398. certain John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Re- of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Congress has the power to enact this legis- sources System units in New Jersey; to the in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress lation pursuant to the following: (Rept. 114–838). Referred to the House Cal- Committee on Natural Resources. This bill is enacted pursuant to the powers endar. By Mr. SABLAN (for himself and Mrs. granted to the Congress by Article I, Section Mr. BURGESS: Committee on Rules. House RADEWAGEN): 8, Clauses 3 and 8 of the United States Con- Resolution 934. Resolution providing for con- H.R. 6401. A bill to amend Public Law 94- stitution. sideration of the Senate amendment to the 241 with respect to the Northern Mariana Is- By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the lands; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 6399. tsunami detection, forecast, warning, resources, and in addition to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- search, and mitigation program of the Na- the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- lation pursuant to the following: tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- quently determined by the Speaker, in each United States Constitution, Article I, Sec- tion, and for other purposes, and providing case for consideration of such provisions as tion 8 for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to fall within the jurisdiction of the committee By Mr. PALLONE: amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform concerned. ´ H.R. 6400. and Consumer Protection Act to specify By Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- when bank holding companies may be sub- fornia (for herself and Mr. ROE of lation pursuant to the following: ject to certain enhanced supervision, and for Tennessee): Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of other purposes (Rept. 114–839). Referred to H.R. 6402. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- the United States grants Congress the au- the House Calendar. enue Code of 1986 and the Employee Retire- thority to enact this bill. DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE ment Income Security Act of 1974 to avoid By Mr. SABLAN: duplicative annual reporting, and for other Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the H.R. 6401. purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committee on Armed Services dis- Means, and in addition to the Committee on charged from further consideration. lation pursuant to the following: Education and the Workforce, for a period to Under Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1, 3, 4, H.R. 5920 referred to the Committee of be subsequently determined by the Speaker, and Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the the Whole House on the state of the in each case for consideration of such provi- Constitution of the United States. Union, and ordered to be printed. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- committee concerned. f fornia: By Ms. SCHAKOWSKY (for herself, Mr. H.R. 6402. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public Mr. HONDA, and Mrs. BUSTOS): lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 932. A resolution expressing the Article I, Section 7 bills and resolutions of the following sense of the House of Representatives with f titles were introduced and severally re- respect to third-party charges on consumer ferred, as follows: telephone bills; to the Committee on Energy ADDITIONAL SPONSORS and Commerce. By Mr. MCNERNEY (for himself and Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois): By Ms. GABBARD (for herself and Mr. H.R. 6394. A bill to require the Federal YOUNG of Alaska): were added to public bills and resolu- Communications Commission to submit to H. Res. 935. A resolution expressing the tions, as follows: Congress a report on promoting broadband sense of the House that Congress should rec- H.R. 241: Ms. MCSALLY. Internet access service for veterans; to the ognize the benefits of charitable giving and H.R. 449: Mrs. BEATTY. Committee on Energy and Commerce. express support for the designation of H.R. 592: Mr. ROYCE. By Mr. HUDSON: #GivingTuesday; to the Committee on Ways H.R. 604: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 6395. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- and Means. H.R. 729: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. enue Code of 1986 to exempt the spouses of By Mr. WELCH: H.R. 846: Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of active duty members of the Armed Forces H. Res. 936. A resolution expressing the Texas. from the determination of whether an em- sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 855: Mr. HECK of Washington. ployer is subject to the employer health in- all students should have access to the digital H.R. 994: Mr. HECK of Washington. surance mandate; to the Committee on Ways tools necessary to further their education H.R. 1116: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. and Means. and compete in the 21st century economy; to H.R. 1171: Mr. COURTNEY. By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mr. the Committee on Education and the Work- H.R. 1202: Mr. LEWIS. RENACCI, Mr. KIND, and Mr. NEAL): force. H.R. 1211: Mr. HECK of Washington.

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H.R. 1356: Mr. HECK of Washington. H.R. 5681: Mr. HARPER and Mrs. BEATTY. H.J. Res. 102: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 1422: Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 5721: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, H.R. 1427: Mrs. DINGELL. RENACCI, Mrs. BLACKBURN, and Mr. CROWLEY. Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California, and Mr. H.R. 1457: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 5916: Ms. LOFGREN. BRADY of Texas. H.R. 1526: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 5932: Mr. COHEN. H. Con. Res. 145: Ms. JACKSON LEE and Mr. H.R. 1552: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 5974: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1559: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 5999: Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. H.R. 1608: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. GRAVES of YODER, Mr. MCKINLEY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, and H. Con. Res. 159: Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. Missouri, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, and Mr. MCNER- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. LUETKEMEYER, and Mr. GROTHMAN. NEY. H.R. 6020: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Mr. H. Con. Res. 161: Mr. YOHO and Mr. BILI- H.R. 2050: Mr. LEVIN. TAKANO. RAKIS. H.R. 2293: Mr. CLAY and Mr. DIAZ-BALART. H.R. 6021: Mr. RYAN of Ohio and Mr. H. Con. Res. 162: Mr. MCGOVERN and Ms. ´ H.R. 2368: Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- TAKANO. TITUS. fornia. H.R. 6030: Mrs. BEATTY. H. Con. Res. 165: Ms. SINEMA, Mr. DEUTCH, H.R. 2411: Mr. HECK of Washington. H.R. 6045: Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. ROKITA, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. H.R. 2434: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 6099: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. KILMER, and ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. H.R. 2450: Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. WASSERMAN Ms. DELBENE. DIAZ-BALART, Mrs. LOWEY, and Mr. MOULTON. SCHULTZ, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. H.R. 6100: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. GARAMENDI, and Mr. YARMUTH. PERRY, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. LAB- H. Res. 752: Mr. HUDSON, Mr. TED LIEU of H.R. 2903: Mr. COLE. RADOR, and Mr. OLSON. California, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. PINGREE, Ms. H.R. 3226: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Mr. H.R. 6108: Mr. OLSON, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ELLISON, Mrs. BLACK, LEWIS. GIBBS. Miss RICE of New York, Ms. LINDA T. H.R. 3229: Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 6116: Ms. DELAURO. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. H.R. 3268: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 6117: Mr. GARAMENDI and Mr. MCNER- TONKO, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. KEN- H.R. 3355: Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- NEY. NEDY, Mr. VARGAS, and Ms. PLASKETT. H.R. 6139: Mr. STIVERS. bama, and Mr. MOULTON. H. Res. 838: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 3365: Mr. HECK of Washington. H.R. 6159: Mr. RENACCI. H. Res. 854: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 3381: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 6185: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 3474: Mr. PALLONE. H.R. 6208: Mrs. TORRES, Mr. LEVIN, Mrs. H. Res. 871: Mr. BARR. H.R. 3666: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. COMSTOCK, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. H. Res. 925: Mr. LUETKEMEYER and Mr. H.R. 3706: Ms. BROWNLEY of California and H.R. 6283: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 6299: Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. DEUTCH. H. Res. 926: Ms. ADAMS, Ms. CLARKE of New H.R. 6316: Ms. SPEIER. H.R. 3846: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Ms. York, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CUM- H.R. 6336: Mr. HUFFMAN and Mr. POLIS. STEFANIK, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. PALAZZO. MINGS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, H.R. 6340: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. BEYER, Mr. H.R. 4013: Mr. COHEN. Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. MCGOVERN, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 4212: Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. BLACKBURN, WATSON COLEMAN, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. Miss RICE of New York, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. CARSON NADLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. SWALWELL of California. of Indiana, Mrs. LAWRENCE, and Ms. MENG, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. BONAMICI, Ms. H.R. 4220: Mr. LAMBORN. PLASKETT. H.R. 4275: Mrs. BLACKBURN. MOORE, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 4380: Mr. PETERS. fornia, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BLU- ´ H.R. 4625: Mr. HECK of Washington. MENAUER, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. f H.R. 4818: Mr. YOHO and Mr. CHAFFETZ. LEE, Mr. DEUTCH, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. HAS- H.R. 4919: Ms. BASS. TINGS, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- GALLEGO, Mr. POLIS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, H.R. 5082: Mr. WALKER. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 5167: Ms. PINGREE and Mr. ROKITA. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. CASTRO of H.R. 5180: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 5235: Mr. LAMALFA. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Ms. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 5262: Ms. MCSALLY, Mr. SCHWEIKERT, EDWARDS. statements on congressional earmarks, and Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 6346: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 5369: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Ms. H.R. 6374: Mr. LOUDERMILK. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff DELAURO. H.R. 6382: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. RYAN of benefits were submitted as follows: H.R. 5410: Mr. ROSKAM. Ohio, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. MOORE, OFFERED BY MR. LUETKEMEYER H.R. 5474: Mr. FOSTER. Mr. BEYER, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 5489: Mr. THORNBERRY. H.R. 6392: Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Ms. H.R. 6392 does not contain any congres- H.R. 5584: Mr. COHEN. SINEMA, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. DAVID sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- H.R. 5667: Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. SIMPSON, and SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. STIV- ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of Mr. KILMER. ERS, Mr. HILL, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mrs. LOVE. rule XXI.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2016 No. 170 Senate The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was MEASURE PLACED ON THE IRAN SANCTIONS EXTENSION BILL called to order by the President pro CALENDAR—H.R. 6297 Mr. MCCONNELL. This week, Sen- tempore (Mr. HATCH). Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ators will have a chance to pass the f understand there is a bill at the desk Iran Sanctions Extension Act that re- PRAYER due for a second reading. cently passed the House on an over- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The whelming vote. Preserving these sanc- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- clerk will read the bill by title for the tions is critical, given Iran’s disturbing fered the following prayer: second time. pattern of aggression and its persistent Let us pray. The senior assistant legislative clerk efforts to expand its sphere of influence O God, our help in ages past, our hope read as follows: across the Middle East. for years to come, thank You for the A bill (H.R. 6297) to reauthorize the Iran This is all the more important, given spirit of contentment we can receive Sanctions Act of 1996. how the administration has ignored from You, bringing quietness and faith Iran’s overall efforts to upset the bal- to our hearts. Mr. MCCONNELL. In order to place the bill on the calendar under the pro- ance of power in the greater Middle Today, use our Senators for Your East and how it has been held hostage purposes, enabling them to live worthy visions of rule XIV, I object to further proceedings. by Iran’s threats to withdraw from the of Your Name. May the words they nuclear agreement. The authorities ex- speak bring edification and unity as The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- tion is heard. tended by this bill give us some of the our lawmakers build bridges of co- tools needed to impose sanctions if operation. Lord, give them the wisdom The bill will be placed on the calendar. necessary to hold Iran accountable and to depart from strife, remembering help keep Americans safer from this that soft answers turn away anger. In- f threat. spire them to avoid contention in their I expect that next year the new Con- search for common ground. Give them UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—H.R. 6297 gress and the new administration will cheerful hearts and optimistic spirits. undertake a review of our overall pol- We pray in Your great Name. Amen. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I icy toward Iran, and these authorities f now ask unanimous consent that at a should remain in place as we address time to be determined by the majority how best to deal with Iranian missile PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE leader, after consultation with the tests, support to Hezbollah, and sup- The President pro tempore led the Democratic leader, the Senate proceed port of the Syrian regime. to the consideration of H.R. 6297, which Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the was received from the House; further United States of America, and to the Repub- that the bill be read a third time and BUSINESS BEFORE THE CONGRESS lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the Senate vote on passage of the bill Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, as indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. with no intervening action or debate; we come to the end of this year and of Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I finally, if passed, that the motion to this Congress, we will continue in our suggest the absence of a quorum. reconsider be considered made and laid efforts to complete the business before The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- upon the table. us. Members have been working dili- TON). The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gently on their respective conference The senior assistant legislative clerk Democratic leader. committees to conclude the out- proceeded to call the roll. Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving standing conference reports on the De- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the right to object, the ranking mem- fense authorization bill, the waterways ask unanimous consent that the order ber of the Intelligence Committee, Sen- infrastructure and resources bill, and for the quorum call be rescinded. ator FEINSTEIN, has had some trouble the energy policy modernization bill. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with this. I spoke to her last night. She look forward to the full Senate taking objection, it is so ordered. said to go ahead and let this go. She is up these measures as they are available f totally in agreement now that there so that we can pass final legislation to would be time for debate on this issue be signed into law. RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY and a vote. We understand that. So I In the coming days, the Senate will LEADER am not objecting to this matter. also consider a critical and bipartisan The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without medical innovation bill known as the jority leader is recognized. objection, it is so ordered. 21st Century Cures bill, as well as a

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Mr. President, I ask unan- of the 21st Century Cures legislation imous consent that the order for the the House is scheduled to consider to- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under quorum call be rescinded. morrow. the previous order, the leadership time The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The staffs of the Senate Health, Edu- is reserved. cation, Labor, and Pensions Committee objection, it is so ordered. f and the House Energy and Commerce f Committee have worked countless MORNING BUSINESS RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY hours on this bill. For more than a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under LEADER year, they have missed time with their the previous order, the Senate will be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The families and given up vacations in the in a period of morning business until 11 Democratic leader is recognized. hope of reaching bipartisan agreement. a.m., with Senators permitted to speak There are many priorities in this bill f therein for up to 10 minutes each. to address funding for opioids, which The assistant Democratic leader. UNLV STUDENT NEWSPAPER has been an ongoing problem with all Mr. REID. Mr. President, yesterday of the deaths occurring on a daily f an amazing thing happened at the Uni- basis. We have done nothing to help DACA versity of Nevada at Las Vegas, and it with that—nothing. deserves some attention here this Of course, we are concerned about Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, 15 years morning. I will take just a brief time cancer and the advocacy of Vice Presi- ago, a woman contacted my office in Chicago because she had a problem. It to talk about that. dent BIDEN and the so-called moonshot, The students who operate that news- as well as important provisions for the turned out that her daughter, who was paper made the bold decision to change National Institutes of Health. There about 17 years old or 18 years old at the the name of the newspaper. It has been are other issues outstanding that will time, had an extraordinary musical going on and has been somewhat con- need to be resolved in this matter. talent and had been accepted as a stu- troversial now for quite some time. It is my understanding that the com- dent at the Manhattan School of The newspaper will no longer be called mittee work continues in the House, Music, as well as at the Juilliard the Rebel Yell. There were many who and we can expect a managers’ amend- School in New York. felt that was a disparaging name for ment in the House Rules Committee The problem was that her daughter the paper. The Civil War ended a long sometime tonight. We are all eager to was undocumented. She brought her time ago. We should not harken back see what that is going to be. We know little girl to the United States at the to the Civil War and the Confederacy it is different from the Senate bill, age of 2. This Korean girl, Tereza Lee, for that newspaper. which we felt very good about. was raised in the United States by a Now UNLV’s newspaper will be called By the end of next week, we are family of very modest means, but she the Scarlet & Gray Free Press. I am going to have to pass new legislation to showed extraordinary talent at music, happy to have with me today Brian ensure that the government does not so much so that she was accepted at Ahern, who is an able member of my shut down for lack of funding. But we these great schools. press staff. He was the managing editor also have to be concerned about what When she went to fill out the applica- of that newspaper. He helped run the happens with that Cures Act. Is this tion form and they asked for her na- newspaper when he was at UNLV. going to be put over again, as we have tionality or citizenship status, she I am proud of these students who did put over opioid funding time and again turned to her mother and said: What this. Seven months ago, when the stu- over the past several years, or are we should I put here? dents announced their intention to going to move forward with something Her mother said: Well, I never filed change the name of the paper, I pub- that is constructive in nature? Right any papers after we brought you to this licly supported them. Now that they now, there is some angst in my caucus country, so I don’t know. have followed through, I am all the about what we should do. They called our office. The law was more amazed by their leadership and Now, on funding, I am very dis- very clear. This young girl, who for 15 courage in doing the right thing. The appointed that the Republican leader- or 16 years had grown up in Chicago in name change was not easy. There was a ship appears unwilling to pass a com- modest circumstances, gone to school, lot of debate swirling around this issue prehensive bill that reflects the careful done well, and excelled in her music, on campus and throughout the State. and considered judgment of the Appro- was in fact undocumented. Under the These students were more interested in priations Committee. With only days law of the United States of America, unifying the student body and reject- left in this Congress, we should be the only recourse for her—and it is still ing hateful symbols of a racist and di- working on a bipartisan bill, in a man- the case—was to leave this country for visive past than in hiding behind tradi- ner that is bipartisan, to set out our 10 years and apply to come back. tion. priorities. But that is not happening. I thought to myself: This little girl Now it is time for the university’s We should be funding initiatives that had nothing to say when the family de- administration to do the right thing serve important needs and eliminate cided to move to the United States and get rid of the ‘‘Rebel’’ mascot. others that are wasteful and have a when she was 2 years of age. She wasn’t What these young men and women lower priority. Instead, it appears that consulted. She didn’t make a conscious have done is a lesson for all of us. Some we are going to pass another con- decision. She, in fact, did everything politicians, State legislators, and the tinuing resolution that just sets the she was expected to do in her life. She National Football League can learn a government on autopilot, potentially grew up believing that she would be in thing or two from these students. I ap- for many months. The exact months we America, that she would be part of this plaud the Scarlet & Gray Free Press don’t know. I guess there is some dis- country’s future, but she has this un- for doing the right thing. They have pute among the Republican leadership documented status, an uncertain sta- long been an independent voice for the as to how long the CR is going to be. tus. students at UNLV. I congratulate my But this isn’t governing. That is That is why, 15 years ago, I intro- able staff member, Brian, for urging me punting, for lack of a better descrip- duced the DREAM Act. It said to young to move forward on this matter for tion. They are trapped, and the only women and men such as Tereza Lee: We many months now. thing they can do is punt and see what will give you a chance. If you were

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Will The DREAM Act was introduced 15 might bring to this country, and it is we in the United States of America, years ago. Over the last 15 years, it has another thing to get to know them a this Nation of diverse immigrants, this passed in the House some years and in little bit. diverse Nation that believes in fairness the Senate in other years. It has never This is a photograph of Yuri Her- and justice, give to those DREAMers, become the law of the land. It was a nandez. Yuri was 3 years old when her those DACA recipients, their chance to few years ago that I wrote a letter to family brought her to the United prove themselves? Will we hold these then-President Obama—still President States from Mexico. She grew up in children responsible for decisions made Obama—and asked him, as a cosponsor Coos Bay, OR. In high school she was by their parents or will we give them of my DREAM Act, could he do some- an honor roll student and was active in their own chance in life? thing to help these young people who her community. She was an active Over the last few weeks, I have been were fearful they were going to be de- member of the Key Club and the home in Illinois, and I have talked to a ported. Republican Senator Lugar of Kiwanis service program for students. lot of people who have come to know Indiana joined me in the letter, and She was voted homecoming princess of these DACA recipients and DREAMers. later some 20 other Senators joined as her high school and jubilee princess of Many of these young people are de- well. Coos Bay. spondent. With the new President, they President Obama studied it and She attended the University of Port- are afraid they are going to lose any asked his Attorney General and others land, where she graduated with a bach- protection they currently have from to find a path, and he created an Exec- elor’s degree in social work. She re- deportation. Some of them have been utive action. That Executive action al- ceived numerous awards and was in- driven to despair. Some have decided lows those who have been in a status volved in many extracurricular and to leave the country, and, in some rare such as Tereza Lee’s a chance under volunteer activities. She was vice cases, there have been cases of suicide the Deferred Action for Childhood Ar- president of the Social Work Club, a from their despondency. rivals Program, or the DACA Program, board member of the National Associa- We can do better, America. We can to sign up with the government, to reg- tion of Social Workers, and a member say to these young people that, while ister with the government, to pay a fil- of Oregonians Against Trafficking Hu- Congress debates immigration and its ing fee of almost $500, and to go mans. future, we are going to make certain through a criminal background check. When you hear about her record in they are not penalized and hurt in the For that, if approved, they receive a 2- college and what she has achieved, re- process. year temporary and renewable status. member this: This young lady did not For Yuri and thousands just like her, That status would allow them to stay qualify for one penny of Federal assist- we owe it to them to give them their in the United States without fear of de- ance. Because she is undocumented, be- chance. portation and would allow them to cause she is a DREAMer, she was ineli- I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. gible for the things that many students work. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Since the President’s Executive ac- take for granted in America, such as clerk will call the roll. tion was launched, some 744,000 young Pell grants and government loans. The senior assistant legislative clerk people have taken advantage of it. Yuri had to find another way to do proceeded to call the roll. Many of their parents warned them. this. She had to work her way through Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I ask They said: Be careful. If you sign up school, borrowing money from parents. unanimous consent that the order for with this government and tell them She faced hardships that many stu- the quorum call be rescinded. you are not here legally, they might dents don’t face, but she overcame The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without use it against you. them. That speaks to her, her char- objection, it is so ordered. Some of those students, young peo- acter, and her determination. f ple, and their parents came to me with She volunteered as a tutor for at-risk that concern. I said to them: As long as elementary school students. During her ECHO BILL you are following the law, as long as senior year in college, she was a full- Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I come you are paying the fee, submitting time student and a full-time worker to to the floor to express my support for yourself to a criminal background pay for her college education. the ECHO Act, which the Senate will check, and understand this is only a Do we need persons in America such be voting on in approximately 1 hour. temporary situation that can be re- as Yuri—so determined, so committed This represents bipartisan work—an- newed, do it. Be part of America. Be to their future that they are willing to other bipartisan achievement during part of obeying the law, following the make sacrifices many students don’t this very productive term of Congress. law, and, ultimately, I think it will be make? Of course we do. In this case it is Senators HATCH and to your benefit. Yuri is now a graduate student at the SCHATZ who have led us to this morn- When I gave that advice, I could not University of Michigan School of So- ing’s vote. have imagined that we would be facing cial Work. Again, she doesn’t qualify The ECHO Act is named after Project a new President in just a few weeks for any government assistance to go to ECHO, an innovative telehealth-in- with a totally different view on immi- school. She is planning on a graduate spired model originally conceived at gration. That President-elect, Donald degree, a master’s in social work, in the University of New Mexico. Project Trump, has said some very hurtful and the fall of 2017, and she still finds time ECHO has created promising opportu- divisive things about immigration dur- to tutor and mentor high school stu- nities for primary care clinicians to re- ing the course of his campaign. Fortu- dents. ceive high-quality specialty training nately for us, it appears he is reflecting She wants to give back to America. remotely. In this way, the most remote on those statements now, and some of She wrote a letter to me about the patient in the most underserved area those he is modifying, if not changing. DACA Program and said: can receive specialized care by his I hope he will do the same when it DACA opened a lot of doors. I no longer hometown doctor or provider. comes to this. These 744,000 DACA-eli- wake up every day fearing that I could be I am a longtime supporter of using gible persons who are currently in the picked up and deported [out of the United technology and telehealth to improve program, as well as others, should be States]. . . . DACA changed my life com- patients’ access to quality care. given their chance in America. As long pletely and allowed me to use my education. New Mexico is a State with many as they are no threat to our country, Would America be better if Yuri were rural areas, as is my State of Mis- we should capitalize on their talents, deported, if she were sent away from sissippi. For that reason, Mississippi

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Using groundbreaking new tech- ing among professionals, the Univer- the impressive work of technology-en- nologies, the ECHO Act will enable us sity of Mississippi Medical Center has abled collaborative learning and capac- to take better care of our family mem- used remote technology for clinical ity-building models. bers, neighbors, and friends. By putting care and patient monitoring. One such model that has brought communication front and center, Since 2003, the medical center in promising new ideas to our Nation’s Project ECHO will allow health profes- Jackson has reached more than one- healthcare delivery system is Project sionals to share innovations and new half million rural Mississippians ECHO, which started in New Mexico discoveries in an efficient, timely man- through the use of telehealth. To date, and quickly expanded to Utah. Today, ner. the program includes more than 30 spe- Project ECHO is thriving in more than Before turning the floor over to my cialties and can reach patients at more 30 States. esteemed colleague from Hawaii, whose than 200 clinical sites. Our bill draws on the success of collaboration on this proposal has Like Senator HATCH, I have reached Project ECHO to improve health serv- proven invaluable, I first wish to share across the aisle to work with our friend ices on a national scale. Our proposal is how our legislation came to be. Several from Hawaii, Senator SCHATZ, to ex- not political; rather, it is the culmina- months ago, doctors at the University pand an innovative model for the rest tion of a broad bipartisan effort to of Utah—including Dr. Terry Box and of the country. Specifically, I worked bring about meaningful healthcare re- Dr. Vivian Lee, as well as some of the this year with Senator SCHATZ on the form that will benefit families across most renowned disease experts in the CONNECT for Health Act, which has the country in red States and blue country—reached out to me to dem- been endorsed by nearly 100 organiza- States alike. onstrate how Project ECHO was bene- tions. Like CONNECT, the ECHO Act Our legislation improves medical fiting families across Utah and the aims at taking a proven approach to services for all Americans by providing Intermountain Region. Their innova- technology-enabled care and bringing healthcare professionals in rural and tive approach to telehealth piqued my it to underserved populations across underserved communities with access interest. As it turns out, Senator the country. to a network of peers and specialists SCHATZ had a very similar experience The CONNECT for Health Act, which who can teach specialty care. By con- with his own constituents. After dis- is S. 2484, would be a small but signifi- necting doctors and nurses with teams cussing our shared experiences, we cant step toward payment parity for of experts, patients can receive the joined forces to draft a bill that would telehealth services under the Medicare care they need when they need it. Most allow Americans in rural counties ac- Program. In addition to removing spe- importantly, patients will not have to cess across the country to reap the cific barriers to telemedicine, the bill travel long distances to receive treat- benefits of telehealth. would allow for coverage of certain re- ments; they can stay close to home and The founder of Project ECHO, Dr. mote patient monitoring services for receive treatment from doctors they Sanjeev Arora, was an instrumental patients with multiple chronic dis- know and trust. partner throughout this process. He eases. In today’s bustling healthcare envi- Remote patient monitoring is a worked with us to share ideas from ronment, policymakers often forget ECHO hubs across the country, allow- model the University of Mississippi that healthcare delivery works dif- Medical Center has used to expand ac- ing us to incorporate a broad array of ferently in urban and rural settings. To viewpoints. With his help, we were able cess, improve quality, and reduce hos- bridge the urban-rural divide, the pital admissions for some of our to hear from countless stakeholders ECHO Act brings expertise to providers and medical professionals who under- State’s most underserved populations. serving rural populations by enabling So I want to thank Senator SCHATZ stood the potential of our legislation. them to gain the skills they need to for his leadership on CONNECT for We also worked alongside the leader- care for people living in their commu- Health and also ECHO, which again we ship of the Health, Education, Labor, nities. Through this exchange, urban will be voting on in just a few mo- and Pensions Committee. With the as- providers in return can learn how rural ments. I extend my utmost apprecia- sistance of Senators ALEXANDER and health is operationalized in real time. tion to Senator SCHATZ and to Senator MURRAY, as well as the majority and Ultimately, our proposal prioritizes HATCH and the Committee on Finance minority leaders, we were able to shep- rural health needs and reconciles dif- for including policies inspired by our herd this legislation through the com- ferences in care delivery for diverse CONNECT for Health Act in the bipar- mittee process and bring it to the Sen- populations. ate floor. tisan chronic care outline. Today, I am grateful that a majority I am confident proposals to advance This bill was born fresh, from a bot- of my colleagues have agreed to sup- telehealth can improve access and cut tom-up approach, which enabled us to port this forward-thinking, common- costs, and I look forward to seeing solicit ideas and opinions from numer- sense legislation. Like the 21st Century CONNECT enacted also, but today I am ous healthcare professionals across the Cures bill, our proposal demonstrates pleased and thrilled we are taking an country. Thanks to their input and the our common commitment to improving important step forward with the pas- support of Members on both sides of health care for all patients. sage of the ECHO Act. the aisle, we are poised to pass legisla- I yield the floor. Telehealth is a topic of particular in- tion that will dramatically improve The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- terest in my home State of Utah. the quality of our Nation’s health care. ator from Maryland. Under the existing Project ECHO pro- I wish to thank all those who assisted Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask grams, medical experts based at the in this bipartisan effort. Today is a vic- unanimous consent to speak for up to University of Utah use tory for everyone involved. I appreciate 15 minutes. videoconferencing to train healthcare the efforts of Senator SCHATZ. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there professionals who are hundreds, some- I yield the floor. objection? times even thousands, of miles away. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Without objection, it is so ordered. As we work to improve telehealth, ator from Hawaii. (The remarks of Mr. CARDIN per- models like those in the ECHO Act will Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I thank taining to the submission of S. Con. enable telementorship and provider the President pro tempore, the Senator Res. 56 are printed in today’s RECORD education to occur via avenues more from Utah, Mr. HATCH, for his leader- under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) tailored to health professionals’ needs. ship on this and many other issues.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.004 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6525 Healthcare policy can be a particu- ed the most. The health system runs The clerk will report the amendment larly vexing area for those of us who more efficiently and effectively. Pro- by number. like to get things done because over viders have the training to see and The legislative clerk read as follows: the last 8 years we have mostly just treat more patients. The Senator from Montana [Mr. DAINES], been at each other’s throats, arguing We still have many questions about for Mr. ALEXANDER, proposes an amendment about the Affordable Care Act. But we this model, which is new, but among numbered 5110. are here to talk about a bright spot— them: What are the best successors? The amendment is as follows: something we are not arguing about— What are the barriers to adoption? For (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) which can reduce costs and improve which conditions is it best suited? The Strike all after the enacting clause and in- outcomes. Telehealth is the future of ECHO Act, as amended, will direct HHS sert the following: health care. It harnesses technology to to study this model and give us the an- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Expanding provide patients with high-quality swers we need to make decisions at the Capacity for Health Outcomes Act’’ or the care, whenever and wherever they need Federal level about how to best support ‘‘ECHO Act’’. it. That is why we need to update Medi- expanding it nationally. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. care to take advantage of these new One final note of thanks. It is not a In this Act: technologies in telemedicine and re- coincidence that several of the success- (1) HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA.— mote patient monitoring. That is why I ful health care-related efforts this year The term ‘‘health professional shortage and 18 other Senators from both par- have been a result of collaboration area’’ means a health professional shortage area designated under section 332 of the Pub- ties have introduced and cosponsored with and leadership of Senator HATCH. lic Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 254e). His bipartisan spirit, his pragmatism, the CONNECT for Health Act. (2) INDIAN TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian tribe’’ I thank Senator HATCH for his sup- and his understanding of the legislative has the meaning given the term in section 4 port in including provisions from our process make working with him and of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- bill in the Senate Finance Committee’s his staff a true pleasure. cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). chronic care package. I encourage my colleagues to con- (3) MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED AREA.—The Telehealth will improve the delivery tinue to join us in supporting this revo- term ‘‘medically underserved area’’ has the of care to patients, but it will also sup- lutionary health care model. meaning given the term ‘‘medically underserved community’’ in section 799B of the port providers by giving doctors and f nurses the tools to work with and learn Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 295p). (4) MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED POPULATION.— from each other. Simply put, a lot of CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS The term ‘‘medically underserved popu- medical education is financially or geo- lation’’ has the meaning given the term in graphically out of reach for providers The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. section 330(b) of the Public Health Service on the frontlines, but we can fix that FLAKE). Morning business is closed. Act (42 U.S.C. 254b(b)). using technology. It is called Project f (5) NATIVE AMERICANS.—The term ‘‘Native ECHO, and that is what we are about to Americans’’ has the meaning given the term EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR vote on. Based at the University of in section 736 of the Public Health Service HEALTH OUTCOMES ACT Act (42 U.S.C. 293) and includes Indian tribes New Mexico and with the strong sup- and tribal organizations. port of Senators HEINRICH and UDALL, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under (6) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ Project ECHO has already had a posi- the previous order, the Committee on means the Secretary of Health and Human tive impact across the Nation on pa- Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- Services. tients, providers, and communities. sions is discharged from and the Senate (7) TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED COLLABORATIVE How does it work? Imagine a VTC— will proceed to the consideration of S. LEARNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING MODEL.— video teleconference—with 15 people on 2873, which the clerk will report. The term ‘‘technology-enabled collaborative the screen. Participants assemble on- The legislative clerk read as follows: learning and capacity building model’’ means a distance health education model line 2 hours every week for 6 weeks to A bill (S. 2873) to require studies and re- that connects specialists with multiple other learn about a selected disease condi- ports examining the use of, and opportuni- health care professionals through simulta- tion—for example, depression. The ties to use, technology-enabled collaborative neous interactive videoconferencing for the leader of the VTC is a specialist physi- learning and capacity building models to im- purpose of facilitating case-based learning, cian from an academic medical center prove programs of the Department of Health disseminating best practices, and evaluating and Human Services, and for other purposes. with a team which would include, for outcomes. example, a psychologist, a pharmacist, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under (8) TRIBAL ORGANIZATION.—The term ‘‘trib- and a social worker. Throughout the 6 the previous order, there will be 30 al organization’’ has the meaning given the minutes of debate, equally divided in term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Deter- weeks, the session time is divided be- mination and Education Assistance Act (25 tween lessons, case presentations, and the usual form. The Senator from Hawaii. U.S.C. 5304). discussions. Providers from across the SEC. 3. EXAMINATION AND REPORT ON TECH- country can learn the latest best prac- Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, I ask NOLOGY-ENABLED COLLABORATIVE tices and develop a network of col- unanimous consent that the time be LEARNING AND CAPACITY BUILDING leagues to share information and help equally divided between both sides dur- MODELS. (a) EXAMINATION.— with the hard questions. This is a game ing the quorum call. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall exam- changer. This is the kind of ongoing ine technology-enabled collaborative learn- training for folks in rural areas that objection, it is so ordered. ing and capacity building models and their has not been available until now. Mr. SCHATZ. I suggest the absence impact on— Project ECHO has already been used of a quorum. (A) addressing mental and substance use for infectious disease outbreaks and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The disorders, chronic diseases and conditions, public health emergencies, such as clerk will call the roll. prenatal and maternal health, pediatric care, H1N1 and Zika; chronic diseases, such The legislative clerk proceeded to pain management, and palliative care; call the roll. (B) addressing health care workforce as hepatitis C and diabetes; and mental issues, such as specialty care shortages and health conditions, such as anxiety and Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for primary care workforce recruitment, reten- schizophrenia. tion, and support for lifelong learning; The results are impressive. Patients the quorum call be rescinded. (C) the implementation of public health in rural or underserved areas now have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without programs, including those related to disease more access to better trained doctors objection, it is so ordered. prevention, infectious disease outbreaks, and in their own communities, which de- AMENDMENT NO. 5110 public health surveillance; creases costs and improves outcomes. Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I call up (D) the delivery of health care services in Providers feel less isolated and more amendment No. 5110 and ask unani- rural areas, frontier areas, health professional shortage areas, and medically under- connected to a network of high-quality mous consent that it be reported by served areas, and to medically underserved providers across their State. As a re- number. populations and Native Americans; and sult, they are more likely to stay in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (E) addressing other issues the Secretary underserved areas where they are need- objection, it is so ordered. determines appropriate.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.020 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 (2) CONSULTATION.—In the examination re- Our local providers are the first-line The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a quired under paragraph (1), the Secretary responders. They tackle everything sufficient second? shall consult public and private stakeholders from the common cold to emergency There appears to be a sufficient sec- with expertise in using technology-enabled situations. It is their actions that can ond. collaborative learning and capacity building models in health care settings. make the difference between life and The clerk will call the roll. (b) REPORT.— death. Rural providers give Montanans The bill clerk called the roll. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years access to preventive and behavioral Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators after the date of enactment of this Act, the health services. They help ward off are necessarily absent: the Senator Secretary shall submit to the Committee on chronic illness with early detection from Tennessee (Mr. CORKER) and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of and provide care and support through Senator from Colorado (Mr. GARDNER). the Senate and the Committee on Energy cancer and other debilitating diseases. Further, if present and voting, the and Commerce of the House of Representa- They deserve our respect and the re- Senator from Tennessee (Mr. CORKER) tives, and post on the appropriate website of the Department of Health and Human Serv- sources that will help them better would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the Sen- ices, a report based on the examination serve Montanans. That is why I am ator from Colorado (Mr. GARDNER) under subsection (a). honored to join my colleagues in sup- would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ (2) CONTENTS.—The report required under porting the ECHO Act and making sure Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the paragraph (1) shall include findings from the it is passed and signed into law. I am Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) examination under subsection (a) and each of thankful for the leadership of the sen- is necessarily absent. the following: ior Senator from Utah, Senator HATCH, The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. (A) An analysis of— who has been out front leading in this CRUZ). Are there any other Senators in (i) the use and integration of technology- effort. the Chamber desiring to vote? enabled collaborative learning and capacity Geographic location should not dic- building models by health care providers; The result was announced—yeas 97, (ii) the impact of such models on health tate the quality of care. This bill will nays 0, as follows: care provider retention, including in health promote opportunities to improve ac- [Rollcall Vote No. 154 Leg.] cess to high-quality care in rural com- professional shortage areas in the States and Yeas—97 communities in which such models have munities, such as access to specialists been adopted; and support and training for rural Alexander Flake Nelson Ayotte Franken (iii) the impact of such models on the qual- Paul health care providers. In fact, this year Baldwin Gillibrand Perdue ity of, and access to, care for patients in the the Billings Clinic launched the Mon- Barrasso Graham Peters States and communities in which such mod- tana-based Project ECHO hub in an ef- Bennet Grassley Portman els have been adopted; Blumenthal Hatch fort to address a lack of access to men- Reed (iv) the barriers faced by health care pro- Blunt Heinrich Reid viders, States, and communities in adopting tal health and substance abuse re- Booker Heitkamp Risch Boozman Heller such models; sources. The hub connects rural pro- Roberts Boxer Hirono viders with a team of specialists to col- Rounds (v) the impact of such models on the abil- Brown Hoeven ity of local health care providers and special- laborate, share case studies, and offer Burr Inhofe Rubio ists to practice to the full extent of their support. The hub is built to be flexible, Cantwell Isakson Sasse education, training, and licensure, including Capito Johnson Schatz allowing teleclinics on any topic or any Schumer the effects on patient wait times for spe- disease. It also allows Montana’s pro- Cardin Kaine cialty care; and Carper King Scott Sessions (vi) efficient and effective practices used viders to collaborate with specialists at Casey Kirk Cassidy Klobuchar Shaheen by States and communities that have adopt- academic centers, such as the Univer- sity of Washington and the University Coats Lankford Shelby ed such models, including potential cost-ef- Cochran Leahy Stabenow fectiveness of such models. of New Mexico. Because of the success Collins Lee Sullivan (B) A list of such models that have been of this first hub, the Billings Clinic will Coons Manchin Tester funded by the Secretary in the 5 years imme- launch two more teleclinics next year Cornyn Markey Thune diately preceding such report, including the to help primary care sites across Mon- Cotton McCain Tillis Federal programs that have provided funding Crapo McCaskill Toomey tana integrate behavioral health serv- Cruz McConnell Udall for such models. Daines ices in their practices. Menendez Vitter (C) Recommendations to reduce barriers Donnelly Merkley The ECHO Act will promote these Warner for using and integrating such models, and Durbin Mikulski Warren opportunities to improve adoption of, and programs throughout the country and Enzi Moran Whitehouse support for, such models as appropriate. increase access for all Americans. I am Ernst Murkowski Feinstein Murphy Wicker (D) Opportunities for increased adoption of thankful to see strong bipartisan sup- Wyden such models into programs of the Depart- port on the passage of this bill as we Fischer Murray ment of Health and Human Services that are work together to improve rural health NOT VOTING—3 in existence as of the report. care. Corker Gardner Sanders (E) Recommendations regarding the role of I thank the Presiding Officer. The bill (S. 2873), as amended, was such models in continuing medical education I suggest the absence of a quorum. and lifelong learning, including the role of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The passed. academic medical centers, provider organiza- clerk will call the roll. f tions, and community providers in such education and lifelong learning. The legislative clerk proceeded to MORNING BUSINESS call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask the previous order, amendment No. 5110 unanimous consent that the order for unanimous consent that the Senate be is agreed to. the quorum call be rescinded. in a period of morning business, with Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, Mon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senators permitted to speak therein tanans have always been on the cutting objection, it is so ordered. for up to 10 minutes each. edge of frontier medicine, using inge- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nuity to overcome the challenges in unanimous consent all time be yielded objection, it is so ordered. frontier and rural America to make back. f sure we have access to high-quality The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH health care. In fact, going back to the objection, all time is yielded back. time my great-great-grandmother The bill was ordered to be engrossed Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I wish to homesteaded near Conrad, MT, our for a third reading and was read the spend a few moments talking about Na- health care providers have worked and third time. tional Adoption Month. continue to work to increase access de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under I thank the Senator from Maryland spite geography, weather, limited re- the previous order, the bill having been and my colleagues for letting me talk sources, and government regulation. read the third time, the question is, for a few minutes about an issue that I Rural Montanans are often hours Shall it pass? think every single Member of the Sen- away from a hospital and even farther Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I ask for ate cares about. The month of Novem- away from any kind of trauma center. the yeas and nays. ber is National Adoption Month. It

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.001 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6527 gives us the opportunity to recognize are currently waiting to get the family past year, under the leadership of Sen- the recent celebration of National they would hope to have forever. Ac- ator COCHRAN of Mississippi, worked Adoption Day, which was November 19. cording to the Missouri Heart Gallery, constructively, worked in a well-paced, As cochair of the Congressional Coa- more than 1,200 Missouri children are well-sequenced way, and we were lition on Adoption Institute, I have had in need of permanent homes. One of poised to finish our work, with the the opportunity to work with so many those children is Jason, age 15, who is Committee on Appropriations report- of our Members and understand the an expressive young guy and, in his ing all 12 bills for floor consideration 5 broad bipartisan support for what we own words, ‘‘likes to play soccer when months ago. So we were ready 5 need to do to be looking at and more it is not too hot.’’ He also likes art and months ago to bring them up either as dedicated to adoption and to child wel- music. He feels like he is creative. He individual bills or in a series of fare issues. is looking for a supportive family to minibuses. But instead of finishing Last year, Senator KLOBUCHAR and I call his own, one who will also help Congress’s work to fund the govern- came to this new role as the Senate’s him stay in contact with his brothers ment, we are now contemplating put- cochairmen of this caucus. I am and sisters. ting the government on autopilot by pleased to be working with her on a Michelle, who is 9 years old, loves to something called a continuing resolu- resolution that would support National dance and hopes to have her own pets tion—a short-term continuing resolu- Adoption Month and National Adop- in the future. However, she will tell tion that would only last for maybe 3 tion Day again this year. you she would really rather have a dog months. We also have the good fortune to than a cat. But what she would really I am very frustrated about this. It work with Members of the House. The like to find is a family—a family where did not have to be this way. As I said, idea that every child deserves to grow she could have sisters, a family who we have worked very constructively on up in a loving, safe family is something would allow her to stay in touch with both sides of the aisle and have been I think we can all agree on. her biological sister as well. cooperating to do our job. We at- We have a lot of agreement, while we Lastly, Terrance, age 13, and Terion, tempted to write bills that meet the have been working with Members of age 10, are brothers with a special needs of the American people—bills re- the Congress, on adoption issues over bond. When you first meet Terrance, he lated to national security and eco- the last year. Just last week, Senator appears shy, but after getting to know nomic growth and that meet compel- KLOBUCHAR, Congressman TRENT him, he really has an incredible sense ling human needs. For those Republicans who are ob- FRANKS, Congresswoman BRENDA LAW- of humor. He enjoys listening to music, structionists, they really have been RENCE, and others, along with me, fi- sports, and playing outside. Terion has setting us back. For those on both nalized a comment letter to the U.S. a smile that just goes on and on. He is sides of the aisle who want to save Department of State expressing con- very active. He has been on a Little cern over new international adoption money, they are actually going to cost League Baseball team, and he loves to us more money by delaying. regulations. bowl. The brothers are strongly com- So where are we? There is only one We have specifically highlighted the mitted to each other. They have a bill—the VA-Military Construction negative impact some of the Depart- strong bond to each other, beyond just bill, which is signed into law. There are ment’s proposed changes could have on the normal bond of brothers. They 11 other bills left. the adoption process. want to find a home where they can Funding for every mission—let’s Lately, the adoption process seems to stay forever and stay together. start with the Department of Defense. have become more complicated inter- Last year, I shared the stories of Our troops are fighting overseas, and nationally, and we need to make it less these two siblings on the Senate Floor. we need to support them. There is Fed- complicated. They are still looking for a family to eral law enforcement, foreign policy We worked—many Members, includ- call their own. Like so many children and embassy security, infrastructure, ing the Members I just mentioned— across the United States, Jason, education—from child care to college very hard on behalf of families who Michelle, Terrance, and Terion are in affordability. So instead of making have currently been trying to resolve need of a permanent, safe, loving home choices about what to fund, what to pending adoption cases from a number as a launching pad for their lives. cut, we leave these missions on auto- of countries, most recently finalizing I am an adoptive parent. I am always pilot, spending the same amount as adoptions out of the Democratic Re- encouraged to see families giving chil- last year on the same items with the public of Congo, Nepal, Uganda, Guate- dren the most important gift one can same policies. No business operates mala, and other countries as well. give somebody else, and that is a fam- this way. No family operates this way. In June Senator KLOBUCHAR and I in- ily. I urge my colleagues to join Sen- It is irresponsible to spend $1 trillion troduced the Vulnerable Children and ator KLOBUCHAR and me in marking this way with no thought, delaying im- Families Act, which would help more November as National Adoption Month portant investments, and thus result- children living without families or in by passing this resolution. ing in increasing cost to the taxpayers. institutional care to find permanent I yield the floor. Let me talk about why this really homes by enhancing our U.S. diplo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- can give you heartburn. Last week, De- matic efforts rather than making those ator from Maryland. partment of Defense Comptroller Mike efforts more difficult. We need to en- f McCord warned that a stopgap CR hance what we do as a country. We delays ships and weapons our troops CONTINUING RESOLUTION need to enhance what we do through need. Hello. Did you hear that? It actu- the State Department to where we are Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I ally delays the construction of ships more focused on international child come to the floor as the vice chair of and the purchase of weapons our troops welfare, ensuring that intercountry the Committee on Appropriations. need. Without a special provision in adoption to the United States becomes That means I am the Democratic lead- the CR, DOD would have to delay a more viable and more fully developed er on appropriations for this session of planned replacement for their Ohio- option. Congress, and next to me is the distin- class submarines, disrupting contract I am also continuing to support legis- guished Senator from Vermont, Mr. awards and ultimately delaying pro- lation to ensure that American fami- LEAHY, who will have that responsi- duction for the length of the CR. lies have the resources and support bility next year. These new subs are necessary. They they need so that adoption domesti- I come to the floor to say that, sadly, are the backbone of our nuclear deter- cally works. Specifically, there is the I am concerned we will not finish our rent—our nuclear deterrent. The cur- Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act job on appropriations the way we rent ships’ nuclear reactors reach the and the Supporting Adoptive Families should finish it—to do an omnibus, to end of their useful lives in the mid- Act. get the job done. Alas, the clock is slip- 2020s. So this isn’t some new whiz-bang Before I conclude, I want to make a ping away. thing that might be untried. So with- few comments to highlight three sto- Now, one needs to note that the Com- out special provisions, other things ries of foster children in Missouri who mittee on Appropriations, during the will be delayed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.010 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 What are we trying to do here? We the best way to do it. But if we are I am particularly proud of two bills are concerned that people in this coun- going to do a CR, it should be for the that the committee I chair, the Com- try are now facing death from heroin shortest time possible. merce Committee, worked on—a Fed- and opioid overdoses. Every Governor So let me be clear. Senate Democrats eral Aviation Administration bill with in the United States of America has are willing to work across the aisle and major airport security provisions and cried out to the Federal Government across the dome. It is our Republican the first long-term Transportation bill for help on heroin and opioid overdoses. colleagues who need to think about since 2005. We have heard on both sides of the this long and hard. I really urge that The terrorist attacks in Brussels and aisle advocacy for a comprehensive ap- you not spend another half year spin- Istanbul that occurred this year broad- proach. The problem affects every part ning your wheels and not serving the cast airport security challenges—par- of the country—urban and rural—and American people, addressing security ticularly the soft target offered by every socioeconomic category. needs and compelling human needs. large crowds in unsecured airport Now, our appropriations bill is ready As I get ready to finish my time in areas. Those were problems we had with new spending in law enforcement, being the ranking member on the Com- been working on in the Commerce prevention, treatment, and education. mittee on Appropriations, I would like Committee for months before the at- But in the continuing resolution, we to finish it by working constructively, tacks, and in July we passed an FAA won’t get these investments, and more collegially, and in the best interests of bill that addresses them and more. The families will suffer. Every leading au- the United States of America to get a bill we passed requires the TSA to look thority on treatment says when you real bill across the finish line for the at ways to improve security check- need it and you are ready to ask for it, longest time possible. That will pro- points to make the passenger screening process more efficient and effective, you need to get it on the same day. vide certainty to Federal agencies that and it significantly increases the secu- Just as clinicians have to act with ur- are protecting America and protecting rity presence in unsecured areas in air- gency, so do we. our border while we try to protect ports. It also improves vetting of air- What else won’t a CR help? It won’t American jobs. port employees to address the insider help college affordability with full-year There is much ahead and that will lie terrorist threat—the risk that an air- Pell grants. It won’t bolster security ahead in the new term and with a new port employee would give a terrorist funds for the FBI, for the Border Pa- administration. We can act with cer- access to secure areas. The Senate trol, for embassy security. tainty now for at least the funding for passed this bill in July, and the Presi- Remember Benghazi? Whoa, when next year if we acted, and we acted dent signed it into law a couple days people loved to investigate rather than with a long-term CR. I could elaborate on more, but, later. I am proud of this law, which is legislate, Benghazi was in the news. please, let’s do our job. Let’s work to- the kind of substantial legislation we That was at the same time the Con- gether. There are still a few days where should be passing for the American gress had cut—particularly, the House we could get this done the right way. people. had cut—embassy security consider- I yield the floor. I am also proud of the Transpor- ably. But in this bill, working with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tation bill we passed, part of which both sides of the aisle, we were able to ator from South Dakota. came out of our committee. When Con- come up with the appropriate money Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask gress fails to provide certainty about for embassy security, border control, unanimous consent to conclude my re- the way transportation funding will be and so on. marks. allocated, States and local govern- We also won’t have the funds for in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ments are left without the certainty frastructure funding, particularly for objection, it is so ordered. they need to authorize projects or to roads, to improve our ports, and to f make long-term plans, important in- make our railroads safer. SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND vestments in infrastructure that sup- We won’t meet the needs of chil- port the economy are shelved, and jobs dren—children who are on the march, PRIORITIES FOR THE 115TH CON- GRESS that depend upon transportation are children who are in desperate need of put in jeopardy. The Transportation help in Central America. Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, 2 years bill we passed changes all that. It reau- I know the other thing we have sup- ago the American people entrusted Re- thorizes transportation programs for ported on both sides of the aisle is an publicans with the Senate majority. At the long term and provides 5 years of innovation agenda, particularly in the that time, things were in a bad way guaranteed funding. That means States area of the medical research of the Na- here in the Senate. Under Democratic and local governments will have the tional Institutes of Health. Hopefully, control, the legislative process almost certainty they need to invest in big we are going to be debating the Cures ground to a halt. Important bills transportation projects and the jobs Act, yet right now we have the ability weren’t getting passed, and those that they create, and that, in turn, means a to act with the funding for the Na- did get passed were frequently drafted stronger economy and a more reliable, tional Institutes of Health research behind closed doors, with Republicans safe, and effective transportation sys- and also the great work done at the De- and many rank-and-file Democrats tem. partment of Defense in research. shut out of the process, which, of I am proud of what we were able to All year long I have come to the floor course, means that the American peo- accomplish over the past 2 years, but and talked about how appropriations ple’s voices were frequently shut out of there is a lot left to be done. Some of can be used to solve problems, whether the process. the most important measures we it was children exposed to lead in When Republicans took control, we passed in the 114th Congress went no- drinking water—the compelling story knew that getting the Senate working where, thanks to opposition from the of Flint, MI. We need to really mod- again had to be our first priority, and Democrats and the White House—an ernize our water supply. In my own that is what we did. We opened up de- ObamaCare repeal; legislation to over- hometown of Baltimore, infrastructure bate so Senators from both parties turn some of the Obama administra- funding could be fantastic. If we re- could make their voices heard. We tion’s most burdensome regulations; placed the Baltimore water system started drafting legislation in com- legislation to address the dangerous that was built over 100 years ago, we mittee again so that bills were the re- problem of so-called sanctuary cities, would improve public health, we would sult of discussion and compromise in- which refuse to work with Federal im- create jobs in Maryland, in Baltimore, stead of being dictated by Democratic migration officials to deport illegal im- and we would leave our communities in Party leaders. And we got the Senate migrants convicted of crimes. I am a better, safer place by getting the lead passing real, substantial legislation hopeful that with a Republican Presi- out. We need to get the lead out of our again—a balanced budget, appropria- dent, we will be able to address these water supply, and we need to get the tions bills, the first major Energy bill issues and many more in the 115th Con- lead out of Congress. since the Bush administration, and the gress. We want to solve problems, create first significant education reform since Republicans have big plans for the jobs, and protect America. A CR is not 2002. 115th. If there is one thing this election

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We on the are a number of things we can do to get the American people have placed in us, Democratic side fully supported Repub- our economy healthy again. We can re- and we are committed to earning it. We licans in that goal. We negotiated 12 form our Tax Code to reduce the bur- are going to spend the 115th Congress individual appropriations bills that den on American families and busi- fighting for the American people’s pri- were reported, with 1 exception, with nesses. Right now, our Nation has the orities. We have a real chance to get bipartisan majorities—in most cases, highest corporate tax rate in the devel- things done in the next Congress, and I overwhelming majorities—by the Sen- oped world. More and more, American look forward to working with my col- ate Appropriations Committee. That companies are focusing their business leagues here in the Senate on both was 5 months ago. operations overseas because the tax sides of the aisle to address the chal- Senator LINDSEY GRAHAM and I wrote situation is so much better abroad. lenges that are facing our Nation. the fiscal year 2017 State and foreign That means American jobs are going Mr. President, I yield the floor. operations bill. As we always do, we overseas with them. We have lost our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- wrote a balanced bill, and it was re- competitive edge in an increasingly ator from Vermont. ported unanimously by the Appropria- global economy. Instead of pushing f tions Committee by a vote of 30 to 0. corporations out of this country, we Our staffs have been meeting for weeks should bring our Nation’s corporate tax ORDER OF PROCEDURE with their House counterparts to ham- rate in line with those of other coun- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I ask mer out a conference agreement that tries to keep more jobs here in the unanimous consent to continue in United States. the House and Senate can vote on and morning business for 10 minutes. the President can sign. We could easily Another big thing we can do is repeal The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without some of the burdensome government be finished by December 9, when the objection, it is so ordered. current funding resolution expires. regulations that are weighing down Mr. LEAHY. I thank the distin- So what is the problem? It is simple. businesses. While some government guished Presiding Officer. regulations are necessary, every ad- Donald Trump was elected President, f ministration has to remember that reg- and now the Republican leadership has ulations have consequences. The more CONTINUING RESOLUTION a different idea. Forget all those uplift- resources individuals and businesses Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, for the ing speeches about passing appropria- spend complying with unnecessary gov- past 2 years, the Republican Party has tions bills. Forget about so-called reg- ernment regulations, the less they enjoyed solid majorities in both the ular order. Forget about doing our have to focus on the growth and inno- House and Senate. They control the jobs. What is their new plan? Throw 10 vation that drive our economy and cre- schedule and they control the process. months of work into the trash can. ate new opportunities for workers. The They can decide which legislation to Now we will punt the ball down the overregulation of the last 8 years has call up for debate, and frankly, for all field for another 4 months. After that, left businesses with few resources to intents and purposes, they can decide who knows? Maybe we will do it again dedicate to growing and creating jobs. whether anything gets done around and have a continuing resolution for Another thing we need to do is ad- here. the rest of the year. There is no way to dress our national debt, which has A good example is the nomination of predict. nearly doubled over the past 8 years. Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court. For Members of Congress who may All that debt is a drag on the economy. If he had been treated like all other Su- not be familiar with the intricate oper- It slows growth and reduces economic preme Court nominees throughout the ations of Federal agencies and would opportunity. It is time to get our gov- entire history of this country in a prefer not to think about it, the idea of ernment back on a budget. Presidential election year, he would another 4-month continuing resolution Another way we can help lift the bur- have received a hearing and a vote, and may not be a big deal. For those of us den on American families is by repeal- he almost certainly would have been on both sides of the aisle who do know, ing and replacing ObamaCare. I don’t easily confirmed, just as he was when it is an example of government at its need to tell anyone that the Presi- worst. Funding the government by con- dent’s health care law is broken. The he was nominated to the DC Court of Appeals. Instead, the Republican lead- tinuing resolution means putting prior- promise of lower premiums and afford- ities and budgeting decisions on auto- able health care has given way to the ership did not even give Judge Garland a hearing, much less a vote. Republican pilot. It stops us having any kind of a reality of giant premium increases and voice in what our government does. It massive deductibles. A Gallup poll re- Senators refused to do their job. And there are countless examples of this. negates the hard work that has gone leased yesterday found that 80 percent into reevaluating priorities from one of Americans want major changes to It would behoove people in this country who complain about the ‘‘do noth- year to the next. It negates the careful ObamaCare or want the law repealed process of looking at Federal agencies and replaced completely. It is time to ing’’ Congress to remind themselves that Congress is controlled by Repub- account by account to make adjust- give the American people health care ments as warranted. It means largely reform that actually works. licans in both the House and the Sen- making a carbon copy of an earlier ap- Another priority for the 115th Con- ate. They can make it possible for propriations bill or bills regardless of gress will be national security. Ameri- work to get done if they want to, or cans are rightly worried about the they can make it impossible. Their changed circumstances or compelling threat posed by terrorist groups like track record for the past 2 years speaks need to modify earlier priorities. ISIS, which has spread violence and for itself. Instead of a Congress that I can give all kinds of examples in devastation not only in the Middle sets the standard for the world’s de- the appropriations bills. Here are a few East but across Europe and beyond. Re- mocracies, we have been treated to a examples of what it means for the publicans are committed to defeating lesson of how not to get things done. State and foreign operations bill, ISIS abroad and to keeping Americans The latest example is the fiscal 2017 which comprises only 1 percent of the safe here at home. appropriations bills. I went back and Federal budget. We are also committed to keeping reviewed the record. For months, the A continuing resolution will provide Americans safe by securing our bor- Republican leadership extolled the vir- $433 million less than Senator GRA- ders. We must have secure borders and tues of regular order, and I totally HAM’s and my bill for economic devel- policies that encourage legal immigra- agreed with them on that. They spoke opment, governance, and security pro- tion while discouraging illegal immi- with great optimism and confidence grams, such as the Power Africa Initia- gration. about passing appropriations bills—in- tive. It will mean $59 million less for

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The Sen- A continuing resolution will provide These are just examples for State and ator from Florida is recognized. $162 million less than our bill for global foreign operations. Every appropria- health, including for maternal and tions bill has its own laundry list of f child health programs, such as vaccines reasons why a continuing resolution NIH FUNDING for children, and to combat malaria makes no sense. It wastes taxpayer dol- and tuberculosis. These programs lit- lars and wreaks havoc for the agencies Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I want erally mean life or death for millions that run the government. to talk about something we all hear of people, which is why they have bi- Continuing resolutions beyond a few about and generally support—that the partisan support—or at least they did months are illogical, wasteful, and National Institutes of Health needs before the Republican leadership harmful. We end up spending less for help. It was founded in 1887. Its work scrapped the appropriations bills that things both Republicans and Demo- and investments in the work of others we passed with overwhelming bipar- crats strongly support, and we waste have led to countless discoveries, in- tisan support. money on things we don’t need and no- cluding in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, In fact, one of the things a con- body wants. It is bad government 101. and so many other chronic illnesses. tinuing resolution will do is provide It is what the Republican leadership 10 I visited this 300-acre campus in Be- $454 million less than Senator GRA- months ago said they wanted to avoid, thesda, and it is jam-packed with HAM’s and my bill for security for U.S. and we all agreed with them. But that buildings that are teeming with sci- diplomatic and consular personnel, for was then and this is now. Now it’s for- entists and physicians. Yet that is just security upgrades to U.S. Embassies get what we said before. We have the tip of the iceberg because research and facilities overseas, and for cyber changed our mind. Let’s just put the is being conducted all over the coun- security programs. try—indeed, all over the world—by the I mention that because the Repub- government on autopilot and waste the money. medical research grants that are given licans in the other body spent tens of by NIH. This funded research has led to millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money I heard Senator MCCAIN, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, many discoveries and treatments that decrying the lack of security at our not only are allowing us to live embassies, even after they had already denouncing his colleagues for aban- doning the regular appropriations proc- healthier lives but also contribute to voted to cut money for embassy secu- our knowledge and understanding of rity, and now they are going to cut an- ess. He knows the problems it will create for the U.S. military. how diseases and the human body other $454 million. Will they stop using work. Take, for example, the BRAIN their talking points about how we Senator MIKULSKI, the vice chair- woman of the Appropriations Com- Initiative. NIH seeks to unravel the should spend more to protect our dip- mysteries of the vastly complex human lomats posted overseas? Of course not, mittee, has called it ‘‘absolutely outrageous.’’ She called it ‘‘procrasti- brain, which could allow us to under- because they hope the American people stand an array of conditions affecting will not pay attention to the fact that nating’’ instead of ‘‘legislating.’’ I agree with her. the brain. they have cut another half billion dol- When I visited yesterday, I met with lars. When the Republican leadership Another 4-month continuing resolution is completely unnecessary, not to Dr. Francis Collins, the head of NIH, blames others for not doing enough on and a plethora of his brilliant sci- security for our embassies and dip- mention outrageous, wasteful, and irresponsible. It can still be avoided. entists who are working on lomats, as they have a habit of doing, neurodegenerative diseases—diseases they need to only look at themselves in Speaking for State and foreign operations, we can complete our conference such as concussions, ALS, Parkinson’s, the mirror. and all the many complicated things At the same time, the continuing res- agreement in less than 1 week. We are that come from this complicated organ olution provides $538 million more for perfectly willing to work into the eve- called the brain. Well, they are on the U.S. contributions to international fi- nings to do that. I suspect the other verge of some real breakthroughs, but nancial institutions, than the amount subcommittees could do the same or that comes at a cost. Dr. Collins Senator GRAHAM and I put in our bill. close to it. Certainly, we could finish That is because the 2016 omnibus pro- these bills before Christmas. stressed the need for consistent, robust vided $220 million for the Strategic Cli- So why don’t we? That is what the funding for NIH. mate and Clean Technology Funds, Republican leadership said they want- In 2003, funding for NIH peaked and which is not needed in fiscal year 2017 ed. That is what regular order is. That has since failed to keep up with infla- because the United States will not be is how the Congress is supposed to tion. In 2009 we came along with a contributing to either of those funds in work. We should do it. We ought to stimulus bill that increased funding for fiscal year 2017. show the American people, for once, NIH for only 2 years by approximately The balance of $318 million is not that we will actually do the job we $4 or $5 billion a year over its base needed because U.S. contributions to were elected to do. That is what this funding of $24 to $25 billion a year. several international financial institu- Vermonter wants. I would hope others I will never forget when Dr. Collins tions are lower in fiscal year 2017 than would also. told us—after the effect of that second in fiscal year 2016. It boggles the mind. I yield the floor. year of the stimulus bill—that he had They cut money for the security of our f to cease 700 medical research grants diplomats and embassies, but then they sent out to the medical schools and re- spend half a billion dollars for con- RECESS search institutions all across the coun- tributions we don’t need to make. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under try because he simply did not have the In fact, the continuing resolution the previous order, the Senate stands money they had planned for, and thus provides $161 million more than Sen- in recess until 2:15 p.m. there is the call for consistent and ro- ator GRAHAM’s and my bill for con- Thereupon, the Senate, at 12:51 p.m., bust funding. Dr. Collins mentioned tributions to international organiza- recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassem- that the agency’s biggest concern was tions. We don’t need to pay that addi- bled when called to order by the Pre- a loss of young researchers. As the next tional amount because of reductions in siding Officer (Mr. PORTMAN). generation of researchers are increas- assessments in exchange rate costs. It The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ingly facing being denied research would be nice if, instead of wasting this ator from Florida. grants, they are leaving the research money on things we don’t need, we Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, are we field. I don’t think that is what this used it to protect our embassies. in a parliamentary procedure to pro- Nation wants. We need to ensure that

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Even now, NIH is engaged in ties, which is quite unusual. They have ably more than 2.7 million votes. That developing a prevention tool against now identified a protein in the brain would be more than the votes cast in the disease that was the dominant con- where, if you now know the gene that Alaska, Delaware, Washington, DC, Ha- versation last summer—the Zika virus. causes that protein, you could go ahead waii, Vermont, and the Dakotas com- They are going into their first trials on and alert people of the disease, and bined. We are not talking about a few a vaccine. Zika has affected more than even though the effects of Alzheimer’s votes; we are talking about 2.7 million 1,000 people in my State of Florida has not come on, that person could votes—more than the votes cast in alone and more than 30,000 people in start a therapy that would work Alaska, Delaware, Washington, DC, Ha- Puerto Rico. We need a vaccine, but against that protein in the brain. They waii, Vermont, and the Dakotas com- the process of FDA trials takes time. are right on the cusp of these kinds of bined. Clinton would have won the pop- Now, just to prove that it is not con- exciting discoveries that can help us to ular vote by a wider margin than not fined to Puerto Rico and Florida, just live healthier, longer lives. only Al Gore in 2000, but Richard Nixon yesterday the State of Texas reported I implore my colleagues in the Sen- in 1968 and John Kennedy in 1960. the first case of locally transmitted ate not to short-sheet the NIH and the In 2012 Donald Trump said, ‘‘The Zika virus, which now makes it the funding that it so desperately needs. electoral college is a disaster for de- second State to officially have local I yield the floor. mocracy.’’ I couldn’t agree more. I transmission after the State of Florida. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- don’t agree with too much of what The head of the Centers for Disease ator from California. Donald Trump says, but I sure agree Control and Prevention, Dr. Frieden, f with that. He said, ‘‘The electoral col- said that Zika could become endemic lege is a disaster for democracy.’’ within our U.S. border, making it more ELECTORAL COLLEGE After the election, his views did not important now than ever to have the Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I rise change: Zika vaccine. That is just one other lit- today to discuss legislation I intro- ‘‘You know, I’m not going to change my tle example of what has been going on duced to eliminate the Electoral Col- mind just because I won. But I would rather at NIH. lege and ensure that the candidate who see it where you went with simple votes.’’ We are just about to consider a Cures wins the most votes will be elected These are all quotes of his. bill, which has some more robust fund- President. Clearly, this has nothing to ‘‘You know, you get 100 million votes and ing. The whole impetus for the Cures do with this past election. There are somebody else gets 90 million votes and you bill was NIH funding. A lot of other recounts going on, and we will see win.’’ things had been attached. There is where that goes, but the bottom line is After he said that, I think his advis- some controversy, but it would begin that this looks to the future. ers went a little nuts because by the to authorize funding that would be sta- The Presidency is the only office in next morning, he tweeted that the elec- ble over a 10-year period. If the United America where the candidate who wins toral college system was ‘‘actually ge- States is going to continue to be the most votes can still lose the elec- nius.’’ Then he also tweeted this, which looked at as the leader of medical re- tion. There isn’t any elected office in was very interesting: ‘‘If the election search around the world, we are going the Nation, be it county, city, State, or were based on the total popular vote, I to have to provide for the funds for this national level, where this is true. The would have campaigned in New York, great institution. We have already seen person who gets more votes—one per- Florida, and California and won even major breakthroughs in our lifetime, son, one vote—wins, but that is not bigger and more easily.’’ and this funding will help us to see true in the Presidential election. OK. Maybe that is true. Maybe that some new incredible breakthroughs ac- I realized how little sense this made is true. His point is well-taken. complished. You have heard of the many years ago, but when I tried to ex- Presidential candidates should cam- Moonshot for cancer research. Look at plain it to my grandkids after this paign in every single State. Actually, if the existing victories that have already election, they said: Grandma, who we got rid of the electoral college, can- been had in cancer research. We are won? Well, I told them, Donald Trump. didates would have to campaign in now just on the cusp. What about dis- Well, wait a minute, didn’t Mrs. Clin- every State because the vote of every eases where we don’t have a cure, such ton get more votes? Yes. American would matter regardless of as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral scle- What if we did that in sports? I am a where they live. If you get all the pop- rosis? major basketball fan. What if the team ular vote in one State, you will add to A big reason for my making this that got the most points didn’t win? your popular vote at the end. speech is for my friend Evan in Jack- What if that happened? What would According to sonville. He is afflicted with this dis- people think? Well, why not? Well, be- nationalpopularvote.com, 94 percent of ease that affects the body’s motor cause not everybody on the team campaigning by the Presidential can- nerves. There is something that hap- touched the ball, therefore—even didates in 2016 took place in 12 States— pens in the brain that does not send the though they won by 40 points—they 12 States. That was it. Two-thirds of signals all the way through the neuro- don’t win. these general election campaign events logical system to the motor nerves. We This doesn’t make sense. This is an took place in six States. first identified that in a famous base- outdated system that does not reflect In 2015 Gov. Scott Walker of Wis- ball player, Lou Gehrig. There are democracy, and it violates the prin- consin said: ‘‘The nation as a whole is 20,000 to 30,000 people in the country af- ciple of one person, one vote. Every not going to elect the next president. flicted with this disease. We still don’t single American, regardless of what Twelve states are.’’ Just think about know the reason for it nor have a cure, State they live in, should be guaran- that. ‘‘The nation as a whole is not but yesterday I talked to three dif- teed that their individual vote matters. going to elect the next president.’’ ferent physician scientists who have Throughout our great history, we have He was right when he said that in very promising leads for identifying a had—this is the 45th President—five 2015. He was right. gene that has a direct connection to elections where the winner of the gen- So what message does that send to what happens in the brain when some- eral election did not win the popular the people who live in the populous one has ALS. They are trying to deter- vote, but in our lifetime it has hap- States, like my State, where 39 million mine whether we could go in and clip pened twice. We have had two in the Americans live? What message does out that gene so that our progeny last 16 years, and so it really needs to that send to the 27 million Americans would not have this concern. be addressed. This is more than an who live in Texas? What message does

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Well, I also saw a poll which shows Newt Gingrich said Medicare should der voter turnout was just 58 percent in that 62 percent of the people in this this election. Too many Americans wither on the vine. He called Demo- country, regardless of party, think we crats traitors. Believe me, I served don’t believe their vote matters be- should do away with it and go to a sys- cause they are told: Oh, you live in a with him, I know. And his ethical tem where the winner wins. How standards don’t meet what I think the red State. It is going to Trump. Even if unique—the winner wins and the loser you are for Trump, just stay home. standards should be. But setting that loses. That is the way it should be in aside, here we are on the same side. It is ridiculous. Maybe that person the greatest democracy in the country. really wanted to vote, but they are Try explaining this to your kids and ‘‘No one should become president of the convinced that if they live in a bright United States without speaking to the needs grandkids. I am telling you, if they are and hopes of Americans in all 50 States. . . . red State like Alabama, they don’t about 11 or 12, explain what happened. America would be better served with a presi- have to vote because it is going for I know changing the system won’t be dential election process that treats citizens Trump, and if they are for Hillary Clin- easy. I have been around a long time. I across the country equally.’’ ton and they live in a reliably blue have spent more than half of my life in I urge my colleagues to take a close State, they may think: Well, you know politics in elected office. So we under- look at the legislation I have intro- what, I am not interested. Why should stand that the legislation would need duced, and I urge State legislators and I bother? My State is blue. What is the to be enacted by Congress and would Governors around the country to take difference? only take effect after being ratified by a close look at the National Popular So we have a 58-percent voter turn- three-quarters of the States within 7 Vote bill. out. It is altogether ridiculous. Polit- years after its passage. This is very dif- Again, I am going to be honest, it is ical science experts agree that too ficult. This is a constitutional amend- really hard to pass a constitutional many Americans feel their vote doesn’t ment. So I am not naive, and I under- amendment. I am not naive about it. count. It just doesn’t count. stand what we are talking about. But to pass a law in various States Listen to Doug McAdam, professor of But there is another way to address isn’t that hard. That should be done. sociology at Stanford University, who this; it is called the National Popular The American people can help. I ask asked, ‘‘What about all those citizens Vote plan. It would guarantee that the them to call their Senators and Mem- who live in noncompetitive states?’’ Presidential candidate who wins the bers of Congress about our bill. There He makes my point: most votes would win the election and is a bill in the House being introduced ‘‘Consider the loyal Republican who lives be the President, whether it is Donald by CHARLIE RANGEL to do away with in California or the stalwart Mississippi Trump getting the most votes or Hil- the electoral college—very simple—and Democrat? Every four years, voting for them lary Clinton getting the most votes, et just let the popular vote stand. Ask is an exercise in political powerlessness, at cetera. All it requires is for enough them to sign on to this bill, but don’t least when it comes to the presidential States to act. It is an interstate com- stop there. Write and call your rep- race.’’ pact where the States would agree to resentatives in the State house and What is the difference? Hillary is award their electoral votes to the Pres- push for your State to sign on to the going to win by so much. Don’t worry idential candidate who wins the pop- interstate compact. about it. ular vote. A lot of people have come up to me But if we were using the popular So in California, where we have a after this election and said: You know, vote, believe me, every Republican number of electoral votes, if Donald I don’t feel my voice is heard, period. would get out and every Democrat Trump wins, they go to Donald Trump This is one of the reasons. Well, would get out and every Independent regardless of how our State voted. In make your voice heard on either get- would get out because their vote would other words, the votes are counted and ting rid of the electoral college or the count. then the States give their electoral State compact where the State would Every 4 years, a lot of people in dif- votes to the winner of the popular give its votes to the winner of the na- ferent States feel their vote doesn’t vote—pretty simple. So you still have tional popular vote. matter. They feel powerless when it the electoral college, but the result is Voting is the cornerstone of democ- comes to the Presidential race—the that the votes are given to the person racy. We have had men and women only race in the country where the who wins the national popular vote. through the decades die for the right to winner doesn’t win, maybe. The winner The agreement takes effect only once vote. Many generations of Americans doesn’t win. It is crazy. I looked all the participating States together hold of every gender, race, religion, and ide- over to find another example where a majority of electoral votes; that is, ology have marched and struggled and this is true; it is not true. 270 out of 538 electoral votes. died to secure this fundamental free- William Crotty, professor emeritus of So far, the National Popular Vote dom. Yet we have a system where the political science at Northeastern Uni- bill has been enacted into law by 10 winner can lose. versity, said that the electoral college States and the District of Columbia, We owe it to the American people ‘‘has never worked well. The fact is adding up to 165 electoral votes. The who have given so much for the right that it is a terrible system that has no legislation has been introduced in to vote to make sure that every vote place in an age where democracy is as- every State in the country, and it has matters and every vote counts. We owe cendant. It continues to exist from support on both sides of the aisle be- it to them to ensure that the vote of a sheer inertia and the protection of en- cause electing the person who wins is citizen in my State is worth the same trenched power. It has little to do with the democratic way. as a vote of someone in a swing State. Trump supporter Newt Gingrich democracy.’’ We owe it to every Republican voter wrote a letter in 2014 endorsing the Well, everybody knows I didn’t run and every Democratic voter and every idea. He wrote: again for the Senate. I have a fabulous Independent voter, every Green Party replacement coming. But I did drop ‘‘No one should become president of the United States without speaking to the needs voter—whatever the party—to have this bill to do away with the electoral and hopes of Americans in all 50 States. . . . that vote count. One person, one vote college because I am still a Senator, I America would be better served with a presi- is the cornerstone of democracy. am still here, and I will be darned if I dential election process that treated citizens By making this critical change where am going to let this thing pass. across the country equally.’’ the winner of the popular vote wins Listen to a professor of law at Ford- Former Republican Congressman Bob and every citizen’s vote counts regard- ham University, John Feerick: Barr said: less of who they are, where they live, ‘‘Not only have reasons for the Electoral ‘‘Only when the election process is given whether they are a Republican, Demo- College long since vanished but the institu- back to all of the people of all the states will crat, or a decline-to-state or Green or

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I must tell my col- We will ensure equal representation for international support to also impose leagues, I think it would be tragic if all. and support the sanctions that we had the United States unilaterally walked You know, sometimes I come down imposed in the United States, which away from the Iran nuclear agreement. here and I talk about issues that are was strong enough to get Iran to recog- What that would do is give the ability very controversial. I must tell you, if nize that they had to come to the nego- to Iran to pursue a nuclear weapons you ask anyone on the street ‘‘Do you tiating table. Clearly, the sanctions program without inspectors on the think the winner of the popular vote were the motivating factor that al- ground to let us know what they were should win the Presidency?’’ I would lowed for the negotiations of the nu- doing. They would be able to pursue say a very strong majority would say clear agreement that was agreed to 2 that, knowing full well that the inter- ‘‘Of course.’’ If you ask them ‘‘Do you years ago. national community would not be uni- know of any office in the land, whether This legislation is pretty simple. It fied in regard to sanctions against it is Governor, mayor, supervisor, city extends for 10 years the Iran Sanctions Iran. Yes, we would impose sanctions, council, sewer board, sanitation dis- Act that was used by the administra- but our allies around the world would trict, you name it, where the winner tion and in which we have a tem- no longer be obligated to follow that, doesn’t win?’’ they will say ‘‘No, I can’t porary—we have relief granted under since it was the United States pulling think of any.’’ You know what, there that law as long as Iran is in compli- out of the agreement. are none. So why not do the simple ance with the nuclear agreement. The Many of those countries already have thing and the right thing and the just nuclear agreement, JCPOA, specifi- arrangements, and it would be very dif- thing and make sure that the winner of cally provides for the snapback of sanc- ficult to see that they would follow the popular vote is sworn in as our tions in the event that Iran violates U.S. leadership. In fact, one of the ad- President. I think this will be a huge the provisions of the agreement. verse impacts of the United States boon for every single voter in this In order to have snapbacks, you have walking away from the Iran agreement greatest of all countries. to have the sanction regime in place. would be that we would lose our stand- I yield the floor. Therefore, it is incumbent upon us to ing as an international leader, bringing The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- extend the sanction authorization. the international community together ator from Maryland. This does not impose any new sanc- to isolate Iran. Instead, we would be tions on Iran. That it does not. It is not f isolating the United States. That is not in violation of the JCPOA. It just al- in our national security interest. IRAN SANCTIONS EXTENSION BILL lows us to have effective enforcement So what should we do? Well, as I said Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I noticed to make sure Iran complies with their earlier, the first step is to pass H.R. the majority leader has given us all no- commitments. I want to underscore 6297 so that we have all of the tools in tice that, after consultation with the that point. During the Senate Foreign place. Secondly, let us all join together Democratic leader, he intends to bring Relations Committee hearing, I had a to rigorously enforce the Iran agree- up the Iran Sanctions Act, H.R. 6297. I chance to ask the administration’s wit- ment, the JCPOA. We need to do that. point out that this legislation passed ness, Secretary Lew, that specific ques- We need to make sure that every part the House of Representatives by a vote tion. I asked Secretary Lew—this ques- of that agreement is adhered to, in- of 419 to 1. tion was asked July 23, 2015. I said to cluding making sure Iran never be- It is legislation that would extend the witness: comes a nuclear weapons state. We the Iran Sanctions Act that was passed The Iran Sanctions Act expires at the end need to continue the use of sanctions by this Congress that is set to expire at of 2016. We will still be in the JCPOA a pe- on Iran’s nonnuclear nefarious activi- the end of this year. Let me repeat riod of time where snapback of sanctions is ties. that. The Iran Sanctions Act, which a viable hedge against Iran’s cheating. Con- They are still a sponsor of terrorism. gress may well want to extend that law so was enacted originally in 1996—if no ac- that power is available immediately if Iran We all know that. I was recently in the tion is taken before the end of Decem- were to violate the agreement. Is that per- Middle East. I had a chance to talk to ber, that sanction authorization legis- mitted under the JCPOA? a lot of our strategic partners. They lation would expire. The answer from Secretary Lew: tell me about Iran’s activities in their This is our last opportunity to extend I think that if it is on expiration, it is one region, how they are supporting efforts the Iran Sanctions Act before it is thing. If it is well in advance, it is another. to destabilize other sovereign states in scheduled to expire at the end of De- I think the idea of coming out of the box the Middle East. They are supporting cember. It was passed in 1996 by a right now is very different from what you terrorism. unanimous vote of this body. Its goal would do when it expires. We also know that they have ex- was to deny Iran the ability to be able Well, we are doing exactly what the panded their ballistic program. That is to have financial support for its nu- administration asked us to do. We have in contravention to their international clear proliferation. Congress had held off for over—now it has been over obligations. We can impose sanctions passed several bills that provided sanc- 15 months, 16 months that we have held and continue to strengthen sanctions tion opportunities by the administra- off before we have taken action to ex- against Iran in regard to those activi- tion to impose sanctions in order to get tend the Iran Sanctions Act. If we ties. They are violating the human Iran to change its behavior, its illegal don’t take action now, the authority rights of the citizens of their own coun- activities in pursuing a nuclear weap- given by Congress in the 1996 act, try. We can take actions there. on, which was against U.S. security in- which would empower the snapbacks if There are areas where we can con- terests, destabilizing for the entire re- needed, would not be available. So it is tinue to work with the international gion, threatened Israel, threatened the timely for us to act. It is totally con- community to deal with Iran’s nefar- neighboring states. It was, I think, the sistent with the JCPOA and is not at ious activities. We should do that. I unanimous view of our body that we all inconsistent with our responsibil- would just call to my colleagues’ atten- had to take whatever steps were pos- ities under that legislation. tion that several—actually in October sible to prevent Iran from becoming a I think, though, that we should have of 2015, I introduced S. 2119, along with nuclear weapon power. a little bit of a discussion as to what several of my colleagues, so that the The legislation we passed, including we do moving forward. I should point Congress would be in a better position the Iran Sanctions Act, allowed the out that the Iran Sanctions Act, H.R. to carry out rigorous enforcement of Obama administration to move forward 6297, is identical to S. 3281, legislation the JCPOA and to take on Iran, work- with sanctions against Iran, and they I filed with 19 of my colleagues earlier ing with our partners, in regard to rigorously enforced the sanctions they this year. So I think this enjoys strong their other activities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.018 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 It provides more information to the families. We know that about one out Then there is $1.6 billion for the Congress on how the sanction relief re- of every five adult Americans suffers BRAIN Initiative. This includes sources are being used by Iran so that from some form of mental illness. This groundbreaking research in Alz- we can track the money. If they use it concentrates a large amount of money heimer’s, for example. I talked to one to support terrorism against the we actually spend on mental health drug manufacturer that has spent more United States or they use it against programs every year from the Federal than $1 billion trying to develop a med- our interests, we would be able to know Government and spends it in a more ef- icine that will help identify Alz- about that and take action. fective way to actually help people. heimer’s before it shows symptoms and It provides for expedited consider- In the next few minutes, I would like then another medicine that will slow ations if Iran commits these types of to acquaint the Senate again with how the progression of Alzheimer’s. Imag- violations. It makes it very clear that we have gone about this and remind ine what could happen in our country we will continue to work on a regional Senators of how many of us have had a if, for the tens of millions of Americans security strategy so that our partners hand in this legislation. It is a remark- who are going to suffer with Alz- in the region know that the United able 2 years of work that has involved heimer’s, we could find that out before States will continue to be on their side many, many, many hearings, dozens of they actually have the symptoms and against the aggression that we have meetings, and that has been done in a we can then slow down the progression seen from the Iran regime. To me, that large committee of 22 Senators of very of Alzheimer’s. Think of the suffering is the responsible action for us to take different points of view in a largely bi- that would help avoid. Think of the bil- in order to carry out what should be partisan way. lions of dollars it would save. This is I will summarize. The first thing I U.S. leadership in isolating Iran, get- for that kind of research. Dr. Collins would mention, the legislation includes ting it to change its behavior, recog- says that during this next 10 years, he $6.3 billion of funding and $1 billion of nizing that it has been a major problem expects that we will be able to identify that is for State opioid grants. Wheth- for the security of the United States in individuals at high risk for Alzheimer’s er it is Senator WHITEHOUSE of Rhode the region, and we must continue to be before any symptoms appear and pro- Island or Senator AYOTTE and Senator actively engaged. vide them with effective medicines to PORTMAN, probably most Senators of slow or prevent the disease. I suggest the absence of a quorum. this body have seen on the front pages The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. It also includes $500 million for the of their newspapers the tragedies of Food and Drug Administration to help LANKFORD). The clerk will call the roll. opioid abuse. I know that is true in The senior assistant legislative clerk pay for the extra work we are giving Tennessee. This bill helps in two ways. proceeded to call the roll. the FDA. The most immediate way is to provide Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I One Senator was on the floor talking State grants—Federal dollars to go to ask unanimous consent that the order about this bill and suggested this isn’t States—over the next 2 years to help enough money. Let’s talk about money for the quorum call be rescinded. States fight opioid abuse. just a minute. The United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The other way it helps, when we get spends more on biomedical research objection, it is so ordered. to the part about 21st Century Cures, is Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I that Dr. Francis Collins, head of the and development than Europe, Japan, ask unanimous consent to speak for National Institutes of Health—Dr. Col- and China—almost as much as those such time as I may require. lins calls it the ‘‘National Institutes of three put together. There has neverthe- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Hope’’—says that one of the less been a real need for increased fund- objection, it is so ordered. groundbreaking discoveries we expect ing for the kinds of things I just men- f to happen in this country is a non-ad- tioned, but the way we do things here is, we have authorization bills, which 21ST CENTURY CURES BILL dictive pain medicine. The problem with opioids is, they are addictive. this is, where we decide what our poli- Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, to- Now, people need it. If you have a back cies and our programs are going to be. morrow the U.S. House of Representa- surgery or if you have terrible pain, Some of us are on those committees— tives will vote on a piece of legislation opioids can help people. We know that, like the committee I chair, and of that many in this body on both sides of but it is addictive and it is causing which Senator MURRAY of Washington the aisle have worked on and that the problems. What if we had non-addictive is the ranking Democrat, the Health, majority leader of the Senate has de- pain medicine? So this bill helps that Education, Labor, and Pensions Com- scribed as the single most important in two ways. mittee in this case. Then we have Ap- piece of legislation that will pass this There is other funding in this legisla- propriations Committees that decide year. We call it the 21st Century Cures tion: $4.8 billion to the National Insti- how much we can afford to spend on Act, and it includes three mental tutes of Health. The first 1.8 billion of that. We do that separately. health reform acts—the most signifi- that is for Cancer Moonshot. This is Last year, this Congress, a Repub- cant reforms in mental health pro- Vice President BIDEN’s initiative. He is lican majority, I would point out—but grams in 10 years. motivated for many reasons by it. His Senator BLUNT, chairman of the Appro- I ask unanimous consent to have son died of cancer. Many of us have priations Committee for the Senate, printed in the RECORD at the conclu- family members or friends with cancer. would quickly give Senator MURRAY, sion of my remarks the more than 200 There are startling discoveries going the ranking Democrat, full credit— organizations from all across the coun- on in cancer today. This is $1.8 billion added $2 billion to the National Insti- try supporting the 21st Century Cures in support of the Vice President’s Can- tutes of Health budget for 1 year. That legislation. cer Moonshot. means $20 billion over 10 years. This Why would the majority leader say it Then there is $1.4 billion for the Pre- year, the same Republican Congress, is the most important legislation the cision Medicine Initiative. This is one with the cooperation of the Democratic Senate might act on—because we do a of President Obama’s most important Members, added another $2 billion to lot of important stuff around here, initiatives. I know he has said that the National Institutes of Health budg- whether it is Defense authorization, very realistically he expects it to hap- et. That is another $20 billion over 10 whether it is cyber security, whether it pen anyway, but he would like to move years. The Cures legislation that I have is the bill to fix No Child Left Behind it along. This helps move it along. just described is another $5 billion. So that we passed in a bipartisan way last What this means is that if the Senator that—20, 20, and 5—adds up to 45 billion December. I think it is because this from Oklahoma and I each have a dis- new dollars approved. The first $20 bil- legislation will affect virtually every ease, that because of our genetic back- lion is law, the second $20 billion has American family because we are enter- ground, the medicine we might get for just been approved by the Appropria- ing the most exciting period of medical that disease should be different. If we tions Committees—hopefully it will be- research in our country. That is the know that genetic difference between come law—and the $5 billion I just de- first part of it. the two of us, the doctor can prescribe scribed. Now, that is real money. The second part, which has to do for it. That is called personalized medi- It is unusual to find an appropria- with mental health, affects so many cine or precision medicine. tions bill stuck on an authorization

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That kind of sponsor, except for one, and that was from Tennessee. spending has the budget going through Senator MURRAY’s bill, and she is the We found that the electronic medical the roof so it doesn’t do that. It means ranking Democrat on our committee. records system was a mess. We had six it is paid for. That means we have re- So don’t let anyone suggest that a bill hearings on it, and we worked with the duced other spending to pay for it. that has $6.3 billion of appropriations, Obama administration because they When we look at the entire budget, it that include Democratic priorities and could do some things to fix it and we doesn’t add a penny to the entire budg- bipartisan priorities, and the core of it could do some things to fix it. I thank et—we call it the discretionary plus is 19 bills of FDA and NIH reform that Secretary Burwell in the Obama ad- the mandatory part—because it is paid has a Democratic sponsor for every sin- ministration—I thank her and Andy for by reducing other spending. gle bill and that was approved by a 22- Slavitt at CMS for the efforts they We have set priorities, we have done member committee and only had two have made to do what they could do. our job, and the Appropriations Com- recorded votes against it—was the And these are the things that we could mittee has done its job in consecutive most that was against it—don’t let do. Senator MURRAY was involved, Sen- years, approving $20 billion more over anybody say this is not a bipartisan ator CASSIDY, Senator WHITEHOUSE, 10 years for the National Institutes of bill. Anyone who says that simply Senator HATCH, Senator BENNET. It was Health and will add another 5 here just hasn’t spent the time to be involved in a bipartisan effort to reduce physician to the National Institutes of Health. the process. documentation burden—electronic Let’s talk about the bipartisan na- Let’s go to the next one. health records to make it more inter- ture of this bill. I am going to go BURR and FRANKEN, Republican and operable and to get this system moving through this fairly quickly, but for Democrat, FDA Device Accountability. again. those watching, I think it is important It will bring innovative devices like ar- Advancing Breakthrough Medical De- to see this because sometimes when tificial knees and insulin pumps to pa- vices. One of the great successes we bills are popular—and I think this one tients more quickly by getting rid of have had in legislation was a few years will be popular. Everyone says: Well, unnecessary regulations. ago when Senator BENNET and Senator that is easy. Tomorrow, the House of One of the major things we need to BURR, among others, introduced a bill Representatives will vote on the 21st do—and we do it in this bill—is to and made it law that brought break- Century Cures bill. It includes the bring cures and discoveries through the through medicines through the Food mental health bill—that I will describe regulatory process more quickly and at and Drug Administration more rapidly. in just a minute. I think it will be on less cost. All of us are concerned about More than 49 have been approved and suspension, which means they expect a the price of drugs. One factor contrib- 464 requests for breakthrough designa- big vote over there. I expect a big vote uting to that cost is that it takes a bil- tion in about 4 or 5 years. We are ap- over here because I don’t expect many lion dollars and 13 or 15 years to take plying that same breakthrough strat- Senators would want to vote no on a $1 a new discovery through the process. egy to medical devices. Of course, we billion grant program that will fight We would like to shorten that process have bipartisan support for that. opioid abuse in their home State. I as long as we can do it in a way that The Advancing Hope Act. If you are a don’t think there will be a lot of Sen- ensures that it is safe. parent of a child with a rare disease, ators who want to vote no on more The next one is called the Next Gen- such as brain cancer, this increases the money to fight cancer and to help the eration Researchers Act—Senator opportunity that the drugs will help. Vice President with the Cancer Moon- BALDWIN, Democrat; Senator COLLINS, Medical Electronic Data Technology. shot. I suspect there will be a lot of Republican. It improves opportunities We had Senator BENNET, Democrat; Senators who want to vote yes to help for our young researchers. It was Senator HATCH, Republican. the President advance his precision passed by voice vote. That means there Medical Countermeasure Innovation medicine legacy. I know there are fam- was no objection. Act. This is very important. Senators ilies affected by Alzheimer’s all over The next one is called the Enhancing BURR and CASEY have been real leaders the country who hope Senators vote Rehabilitation Research at the Na- in dealing with medical counter- yes on the BRAIN Initiative. I imagine tional Institutes of Health—KIRK, Re- measures. These are in case there is a we will get a big vote when it comes up publican; BENNET, Democrat; HATCH, bioterror attack, anthrax—some kind next Monday and Tuesday, after the Republican; MURKOWSKI, Republican; of man-made or naturally-occurring House passes it tomorrow, but as we Republicans ISAKSON and COLLINS. En- problem like that. Are we ready to deal put this bill together, there was plenty hancing Rehabilitation Research was with that? This helps to do that. of controversy, there was plenty of passed by voice vote. There are just a few more. Some will conflict, but virtually everything we Neurological Diseases Research. Here say: Why are you going on for so long? did was bipartisan. we have ISAKSON and MURPHY, Repub- Because I would like for people to The money I just described is cer- lican and Democrat, advancing Re- know when it happens that this Senate tainly bipartisan—the President’s ini- search for Neurological Diseases. is capable of taking a great big, com- tiative, the Vice President’s initiative, The next one has do with superbugs plex subject, and Democrats and Re- the opioid initiative. That is bipar- and protecting patients. You know publicans are capable of working to- tisan, but look at the bills we are talk- about these. You get an infection, and gether to produce a result that de- ing about. you take a medicine to treat it, but the serves a big vote. Here is one called the Advanced Tar- medicine doesn’t work because the in- The Combination Products Innova- geted Therapies, which allows re- fection is a superbug. This bill will tion Act. This helps to bring to the searchers to use their own data from clarify that the FDA requires cleaning market a products that are made up of previously approved therapies to help and validation data for reusable med- medical devices and medicines. find a faster treatment for serious ge- ical devices. In other words, this will There is a bill by WICKER, BENNET, netic diseases—Senator BENNET, Demo- make it less likely that will be a prob- COLLINS, KLOBUCHAR, ISAKSON, and crat; Senator WARREN, Democrat; Sen- lem. That is Senator MURRAY’s bill. FRANKEN on Patient Focused Impact ator BURR, Republican; Senator HATCH, Improving Health IT. This is about Assessment. Republican—and it passed by voice electronic health records. The govern- There is one to modernize the FDA vote. ment has spent a huge amount of workforce. Dr. Califf told us that his I am very quickly going to go money on that, over $32 billion, includ- biggest problem at the FDA is that he through 19 different bills that are the ing hospitals and doctors to adopt elec- can’t hire all the people he needs to core of the 21st Century Cures legisla- tronic medical records. It is very im- deal with all of the exciting things

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This Syndrome Network Inc., Histiocytosis Asso- the way we are supposed to do things. ciation, HLRCC Family Alliance, The Hun- is legislation that I introduced and What we have done is take a bipar- tington’s Disease Society of America, supported the President’s Precision tisan core of bills; we worked hard for HypoPARAthyroidism Association, Immune Medicine Initiative, which I have two years in a bipartisan way and pro- Deficiency Foundation, Indian Organization talked about before. duced a result that had very few ‘‘no’’ for Rare Disorders, The International Advo- There is other legislation that went votes along the way. It includes Demo- cate for Glycoprotein Storage Diseases, through. The point of all of this is that cratic priorities as well as Republican International FOP Association, Inter- 19 different bills are the core of this priorities. It has the avid interest of national Foundation for CDKL5 Research, 21st Century Cures Act. The most re- International Myeloma Foundation, Inter- the Democratic President of the United national Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foun- corded number of votes against this States, the Democratic Vice President dation (IPPF), International WAGR Syn- bill was two, and every single one was of the United States. It is a part of the drome Association, Jack McGovern Coats’ sponsored by a Democrat as well as a agenda forward in health care for the Disease Foundation, Kennedy’s Disease Asso- Republican, except for one, which was Republican Speaker of the House, and ciation, LAL Solace, The Life Raft Group, Senator MURRAY’s bill. She is the rank- the Republican majority leader in the Lymphangiomatosis & Gorham’s Disease Al- ing Democrat on the committee. Senate says it is the most important liance, The Marfan Foundation, MEBO Re- In conclusion, we are fortunate to be bill we are going to act on. search, MitoAction, Moebius Syndrome Foundation, The Morgan Leary Vaughan able to add to the bill the Mental I would think that would get a big Health Reform Act. Actually, we in- Fund. vote tomorrow in the House, and I Mucolipidosis Type IV Foundation, Mus- clude three mental health bills, and to- would think it deserves a big vote in cular Dystrophy Association (MDA), The gether they make up the most signifi- the U.S. Senate next week. It has been Myositis Association, National Adrenal Dis- cant reform of mental health programs my privilege to work with Senator eases Foundation, National Alopecia Areata that we have had in more than a dec- MURRAY and the other members of the Foundation, National Ataxia Foundation, ade. I want to give particular credit to Committee on Health, Education, and National Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome Senator MURPHY, Democrat, and to Labor to produce the bill. Network, National Lymphedema Network Senator CASSIDY, Republican, for work- I yield the floor. (NLN), National MPS Society, National Or- ing together through some real land- ganization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Na- There being no objection, the mate- tional PKU Alliance, National Spasmodic mines to get this to a place where it rial was ordered to be printed in the Dysphonia Association, National Tay-Sachs can pass the House almost unani- RECORD, as follows: & Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (NTSAD), mously and where it will be a part of ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING 21ST CENTURY NBIA Disorders Association, NephCure Kid- the bill that we will vote on next week. CURES ney International, Neuroendocrine Tumor I want to thank the majority whip, IBM, Premier Healthcare Alliance, Amer- Research Foundation, Neurofibromatosis Senator CORNYN, who also added an im- ican Society of Clinical Oncology, National Network, The Oley Foundation, Organic Aci- portant judicial part to this legislation Patient Advocate Foundation, Parent demia Association, Osteogenesis Imperfecta and helped us navigate some difficult Project Muscular Dystrophy, Alliance of Foundation, Oxalosis and Hyperoxaluria issues. In other words, these Senators Specialty Medicine, Advanced Medical Tech- Foundation, Parent Project Muscular Dys- nology Association (AdvaMed), Association trophy (PPMD), Parents and Researchers In- showed that they know how to legis- terested in Smith-Magenis Syndrome late. They could have stood up and of American Medical Colleges, Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities/Associa- (PRISMS), PKD Foundation, Prader-Willi made a speech. They could have in- tion of American Universities, United for Syndrome Association (USA), PRP Alliance, sisted on doing things exactly their Medical Research; Epstein Becker Green on Pulmonary Hypertension Association, way, but they said to look for the area behalf of: Coalition for CLIA Waiver Reform, RASopathies Network USA, Rett Syndrome where we might agree on 80 percent of Advanced Medical Technology Association, Research Trust, Scleroderma Foundation, the policy and let’s agree that. National Coalition of STD Directors, Abbott, Spastic Paraplegia Foundation, Sturge- This is one of those bills. Look at the Alere, Becton Dickinson & Company, BioFire Weber Foundation, Tarlov Cyst Disease Diagnostics, ChemBio Diagnostic Systems, Foundation, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance, number of Republicans and Democrats United Leukodystrophy Foundation, The who have passed that. Here is the sec- Roche Diagnostics, Sekisui Diagnostics, Spartan Bioscience, TearLab Corporation. United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, ond mental health bill we are talking Coalition of 217 rare disease foundations: US Hereditary Angioedema Association, Vas- about. You can see the number of Sen- AKU Society of North America, Alpha–1 culitis Foundation, VHL Alliance, Williams ators. I have taken some time to go Foundation, ALS Association, Alternating Syndrome Association, Wilson Disease Asso- through the legislation that will be Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation, Amer- ciation, Worldwide Syringomyelia & Chiari coming to the Senate early next week ican Behcet’s Disease Association (ABDA), Task Force, XLH Network. and that will be voted on tomorrow in American Brain Tumor Association, Amer- Mr. ALEXANDER. I suggest the ab- the House of Representatives. I do ican Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Support sence of a quorum. think it likely represents, as the ma- (AMEN Support), Association for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD), Asso- clerk will call the roll. jority leader has suggested, the most ciation of Gastrointestinal Motility Dis- important piece of legislation that we orders, Inc. (AGMD), Association for Gly- The bill clerk proceeded to call the could act on this year. Because it af- cogen Storage Disease, Batten Disease Sup- roll. fects virtually every American family, port and Research Association, BCC Nevus Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask Forbes magazine reported that 78 per- Syndrome Life Support Network, BRBN Alli- unanimous consent that the order for cent of the American people favored ance, Children’s PKU Network. the quorum call be rescinded. Congress taking action on medical in- Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, Chro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without novation because they have heard peo- mosome Disorder Outreach Inc., Cicatricial objection, it is so ordered. Alopecia Research Foundation, Council For ple like Dr. Francis Collins, the head of Bile Acid Deficiency Diseases, CureCADASIL f the National Institutes of Health, talk (CADASIL Association Inc.), CureCMD, Cure about within the next 10 years having a FILLING THE SUPREME COURT HHT, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, VACANCY Zika vaccine and HIV/AIDS vaccine, The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation, identifying Alzheimer’s before symp- Inc., Dystonia Advocacy Network, Dystonia Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, earlier toms appear and slow its progression, Medical Research Foundation, dystrophic this year the Republican leadership an artificial pancreas for those with di- epidermolysis bullosa research association of made a somewhat controversial deci- abetes, and a non-addictive type of America (debra of America), The sion, but when you think about it, it Erythromelalgia Association, Everylife shouldn’t have been all that controver- pain medicine. Foundation for Rare Diseases, Foundation These are magnificent opportunities for Ichthyosis & Related Skin Types, Inc., sial. It was to allow the American peo- for us. We have strong leadership at Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, Foun- ple, by their selection for the next the National Institutes of Health. We dation to Eradicate Duchenne (FED), President of the United States, to ex- have put our money where our mouth Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance press their views about who ought to be

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.026 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6537 nominated to the vacancy left by the accountable, unelected legislators As I said, we need a Justice like the untimely death of Justice Antonin wearing black robes or judges who be- late Justice Scalia, who believed that Scalia. This is not an easy decision, lieved in the more traditional role for the words in the Constitution matter. but the fact remains that the Supreme the judiciary—judges who actually in- We need a Justice who brings some Court considers rules on some of the terpret the written words on the page sense of humility to the bench. That is most pressing, challenging questions of passed by the Congress and signed into a very important quality. I remember our time. It does some very important law or the Constitution itself. I believe Chief Justice Roberts talking about things, such as interpreting the Con- that is how our Founding Fathers in- the importance of humility when it stitution. They are the final word. It tended our separation of powers to comes to the job of judging. When one also guarantees liberty by the separa- work. has a lifetime tenure job and can’t be tion of powers and enforcing the Bill of The judiciary is not supposed to be a removed from office except by im- Rights and the like. substitute for Congress and the polit- peachment, that gives them a lot of It is no exaggeration to say that the ical branches; it is supposed to rep- latitude to do things that perhaps Supreme Court affects the lives of resent a check and balance to make maybe humility would dictate that we every man, woman, and child in our sure that the laws that are passed do not do. So we need people of good char- country, and it is obviously a truism not violate the Constitution as written acter, people with the requisite quali- that the people who occupy those seats and that the laws that are passed are fications and experience and with the faithfully enforced according to the will have a very clear impact on the fu- right judicial philosophy, I believe. We ture direction of not only the Court words in the statute. I, for one, look forward to consid- need a Justice who will fight for the but our country. Court to take its proper role as a check We have to consider lifetime appoint- ering President-Elect Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court in due time. against executive or legislative over- ments carefully. As Justice Scalia reach, but it ought to be constrained liked to say during his lifetime, why in Since I have been in the Senate, I have had the privilege of participating in by the words of the Constitution as the world should people trust non- the nomination and confirmation of written and by the words in the legisla- elected judges to make value judg- four Justices to the U.S. Supreme tion Congress has passed. There is no ments and in so doing, substitute their Court. As members of the Judiciary justification under our Constitution for judgment for the views of the duly Committee, we are at ground zero in a judge who simply views their position elected Members of Congress who rep- that process, and I know Chairman as license to do what they want or sub- resent the American people and who GRASSLEY is already preparing, along stitute their opinion for that of the are politically accountable? That is with members of the committee, to re- elected representatives of the people. why he said judges ought to take a ceive the nomination of President- I am optimistic we will be able to rather limited role, or view of their Elect Trump. We don’t know whom he move forward with President-Elect role, under the Constitution. I agree will nominate to the Court yet, but he Trump’s nominee to fill the bench and with him. has given the American people a pretty will soon be up to full speed of nine The role of the judiciary is not to say good idea of the type of jurist he would Justices. Through President Obama’s what the law should be but, rather, nominate. I think that is one of the tenure, we saw the Senate confirm two what the law actually is. Unfortu- reasons millions of Americans voted of his Justices to the Supreme Court. nately, we know the Supreme Court of for him. They wanted an administra- As I mentioned, those are two of the the United States has become such a tion committed to the Constitution, four confirmations in which I have had controversial place in large part be- and they saw that commitment re- the pleasure of participating in the cause of its tendency to substitute its flected in the list of men and women confirmation process. President Obama value judgments for those of the Amer- President-Elect Trump circulated as was able to replace two members of the ican people or to read into the Con- potential nominees to the Court. Court. stitution words that nobody found in Now that we have heard from the In recent months, we heard our the last 200 years, but miraculously American people, I look forward to friends across the aisle say how impor- somehow they sprung up with new going through the confirmation process tant it is to fill the vacancy left by the meaning, resulting in the creation of a once again. I am sure it will be a rig- death of Justice Scalia. We know they new constitutional life that nobody orous contest of ideas. I am sure there disagreed with us on our decision to ever dreamed existed before. will be a lot of different views ex- leave that decision to the voters who It is true that the Supreme Court pressed, and that is OK. But in the end, selected the next President, but I trust plays an essential function in our gov- I am confident that we will elect Presi- they will feel the same way now—that ernment, and there was simply too dent-Elect Trump’s nominee to the Su- it is important that we fill this bench much at stake not to let the American preme Court. I am optimistic that it without undue delay now that the peo- people, through their selection of the will be somebody in the tradition of ple have spoken. next President, have a say. Well, suf- Justice Scalia, somebody who believes It is the American people who I be- fice it to say, 3 weeks removed from in upholding the rule of law in the lieve have made a choice in the type of election day, it is clear that we heard country. Justice they want confirmed to the their voice. I think by the selection of Having been a member of the State Court. They have determined that Donald Trump as the next President of judiciary for 13 years, I have some pret- what our country needs is a Justice the United States, the American people ty strong views on this topic. If people committed to the rule of law and to the clearly realized that even though the want to take on the role of a policy- Constitution—not politics, not value Supreme Court wasn’t on the ballot, maker, I believe they ought to run for judgments, but enforcing the law as the person who selected the next Su- Congress or some legislative office or written. I look forward to helping the preme Court Justice—perhaps the next maybe run for President. They new administration deliver that for the two or three—was clearly on the ballot, shouldn’t seek to be a judge on the American people. and there was a clear difference be- Federal court or in the court system f tween those choices. I think people re- because that is not primarily a policy- alized that Secretary Clinton would making role. It is important but per- JUSTICE FOR ALL likely appoint more judges in the tra- haps less exciting in some ways or at REAUTHORIZATION BILL dition of people like Justice Ginsburg least is a less visible way of inter- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, today and Justice Sotomayor, people who preting the Constitution and the laws the House will take up a piece of legis- demonstrated their record of being passed by Congress. That is important lation known as the Justice for All Re- willing to take some license with the and straightforward enough, but it is authorization Act, a bill that will help Constitution and the laws and basi- important that the people who are victims as they seek to restore their cally rewrite them in their own image. nominated and confirmed understand lives and will better equip law enforce- I think the American people knew what their important but limited role ment to fight some of the most heinous they were choosing between activist is under our constitutional govern- crimes imaginable. This legislation judges who essentially operated as un- ment. will help put more of the guilty behind

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Madam Presi- the industry-controlled many-tenta- sic labs that test those rape kits be- dent, I ask unanimous consent that the cled apparatus deliberately polluting cause of the power of DNA and forensic order for the quorum call be rescinded. our American discourse with climate testing. One can literally tell with al- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. science denial. most certainty whether the evidence AYOTTE). Without objection, it is so or- The climate science that deniers contained in a rape kit matches a DNA dered. tried to undermine dates back to the sample from a suspected sexual of- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- 1800s, predating Henry Ford’s first pro- fender. Likewise, one can also exclude dent, I ask unanimous consent to speak duction Model T, predating Thomas the suspect from being the one who for up to 25 minutes in morning busi- Edison’s first light bulb demonstration, provided that forensic DNA sample. In ness. and predating the first commercial oil other words, you can exonerate as well The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without well in the United States. It was 1824, as convict people as a result of testing objection, it is so ordered. around the time that President Monroe from these rape kits. f added the South Portico to the White Being involved in this issue, we ini- CLIMATE CHANGE House, that French scientist Joseph tially heard there were as many as Fourier explained that the Earth’s 400,000 untested rape kits in America. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- temperature would be much lower if Some of them had been tested 20 years dent, I started my weekly series of the planet lacked an atmosphere, pro- after the fact only to find that the sex- speeches about the dangers of climate viding one of the first descriptions of ual offender didn’t just commit one act change in the spring of 2012. My trusty the greenhouse effect. In 1861, the year of violence or sexual assault but was a ‘‘Time to Wake Up’’ sign is getting a President Lincoln took office, Irish serial offender. little battered, showing some wear and physicist John Tyndall described the There are stories of individual cour- tear, but I am still determined to get trace components of the atmosphere age on the part of victims of sexual as- us to act on climate before it is too that were responsible for the green- sault who have come forward to tell late. The Senator from New Hampshire house effect, including carbon dioxide, their story about the impact of this clearly knows what is going on in her methane, and water vapor. In 1896, the important elimination of the rape kit State. year Utah joined the Union, Swedish backlog. There are cities like Hous- It is long past time to wake up to the scientist Svante Arrhenius published ton—Houston, under the leadership of industry-controlled campaign of cal- the first calculation of global warming Mayor Parker, basically said they are culated misinformation on the dangers due to the addition of carbon dioxide going to eliminate the rape kit backlog of carbon pollution. Opponents of cli- from the burning of fossil fuels. in Houston on their own, with perhaps mate action relish operating in the The concentration of carbon dioxide some Federal assistance. They were dark. Their slimiest work to under- in the Earth’s atmosphere at that time able to identify a number of perpetra- mine science and deny the harmful ef- was 295 parts per million. Today it is tors in unsolved crimes because they fects of carbon pollution on human 400 parts per million and rising—in- were able to tell that the DNA in these health, natural systems, and the econ- deed, rising at a pace not seen for 66 rape kits matched certain hits on the omy is done by hidden hands through million years. Scientific research con- FBI’s CODIS list, where they maintain front groups. If anything is to change, tinues to demonstrate planetary warm- the data bank of DNA samples that are we first need to acknowledge peer-re- ing and the many changes that come matched against those collected from viewed science, the expert assessments with it. suspects, collected in forensic examina- of our military and national security I am from the Ocean State, and we tion. leaders, and the business case for cli- can particularly look at the oceans to Suffice it to say that this legislation mate action that iconic American com- see the devastating effects of climate will contribute to ending that rape kit panies are making. But if anything is change. Of course, the great, corrupt backlog, and I believe that is a good really going to change, we need to denial machine the fossil fuel industry enough reason to support it. It will shine a light on the sophisticated supports rarely talks about oceans. make sure that brave people like scheme of science denial being foisted But, remember, that machine doesn’t Debbie Smith, who years ago suffered a on the American people. care about evidence. It just wants to sexual assault and who has made this President Theodore Roosevelt once create phony doubt. But there is not one of her causes in life—it will make said: ‘‘Far and away the best prize that much room for doubt in measurements sure that no woman would have to en- life offers is the chance to work hard at of warming, rising, and acidifying seas, dure what she had to endure, and that work worth doing.’’ which are measured with everyday is where law enforcement fails to use We in Congress have the chance to do thermometers—with yardsticks, essen- all the resources available to it to find this worthy work, but big special inter- tially—and pH tests. So faced with all her assailant and to bring them to jus- ests don’t want that to happen. So Con- that measurement, they just don’t go tice. gress keeps drifting toward climate ca- there. Most importantly, this legislation tastrophe, and I keep delivering my But the changes happening in the will also help strengthen victims’ weekly remarks—today for the 150th oceans are real. Our unfettered burning rights and help them pursue their jus- time. of fossil fuels has made our oceans tice in court. Thankfully, I am not a lone voice. warmer. The oceans have absorbed the We already passed it once unani- Many colleagues have been speaking vast majority of the heat trapped in mously in the Senate back in June, and out, particularly our ranking member our atmosphere by our carbon pollu- I am thankful to the leadership in the on the Environment and Public Works tion—the heat equivalent to several House for bringing this bill up in the Committee, Senator BOXER, and one of Hiroshima-style atomic bombs being waning days of the 114th Congress. I our Democratic Party’s Presidential set off in the sea every second for the look forward to the House bringing up contenders, Senator SANDERS. Senator last 20 years. One result of all this heat and passing this legislation today and MARKEY has been speaking on climate is the calamity now taking place in the to us taking it up here with any longer than I have even been in the world’s coral reefs, the incubators of amendments that the House may offer Senate. Senators SCHUMER, NELSON, the sea. and taking it up here I hope by unani- BLUMENTHAL, SCHATZ, KING, BALDWIN, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the mous consent and passing it before we BROWN, and COONS have each joined me largest coral ecosystem on Earth. Se- leave for the holidays. to speak of the effects of carbon pollu- vere bleaching has hit between 60 and

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Senator CARPER’s A growing body of scholarship is ex- warming that led to widespread and Clean Air Planning Act at one time or amining the science denial apparatus devastating coral destruction was another counted Senators ALEXANDER, protecting the fossil fuel industry— made 175 times more likely by human- GRAHAM, and COLLINS among its sup- how it is funded, how it communicates, caused climate change. porters. Senator COLLINS later coau- and how it propagates the denial mes- As one researcher put it, climate thored her own important cap-and- sage. That research includes work by change ‘‘is the smoking gun.’’ We are trade bill with Senator CANTWELL. Harvard’s Naomi Oreskes, Michigan not just warming the oceans. The Senator KIRK voted for the Waxman- State’s Aaron McCright, Oklahoma oceans actually absorb carbon dioxide Markey cap-and-trade bill in the State’s Riley Dunlap, Yale’s Justin itself, as well as heat. Because carbon House. Senator FLAKE, then rep- Farrell, Drexel’s Robert Brulle, and dioxide forms carbonic acid when it resenting Arizona in the House, was an others. dissolves in sea water, the seas are original cosponsor of the Raise Wages, Industrial powers fighting to obscure acidifying at the fastest rate in 50 mil- Cut Carbon Act to reduce payroll taxes the harms their products cause isn’t lion years. On America’s northwest for employers and employees in ex- new. They operate from a well-worn coast, oyster hatcheries have already change for equal revenue from a carbon playbook that was used for industrial experienced significant losses when tax. contaminants and health hazards such their new hatches were unable to grow So what happened? Why did this as DDT, CFCs, and, of course, particu- their shells in the acidified sea water. steady heartbeat of Republican climate larly tobacco. It is the ultimate special Off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, action suddenly flatline in 2010? Some- interest lobbying. and Northern California, 50 percent of thing happened in 2010. President-Elect Trump campaigned tiny sea snails called pteropods—these What happened was the Supreme on a pledge of draining the swamp of creatures right here—were measured to Court’s disgraceful 2010 decision in big special interests controlling Wash- have ‘‘severe shell damage,’’ mostly Citizens United v. Federal Election ington. Yet leading the transition at from acidified seas. A NOAA study re- Commission, where, in a nutshell, the the Environmental Protection Agency leased just last week detailed for the Court ruled that corporations are peo- for the Trump administration is Myron first time the extent to which that ple and money is speech, and so there Ebell, the poster child of industry- damage was caused by human carbon can be no limit to corporate money in- backed climate denial. Mr. Ebell is the pollution. If this species collapses, the fluencing American elections. director of energy and environment at bottom falls out of the oceanic food When Citizens United uncorked all the Competitive Enterprise Institute, a chain. that big, dark money and allowed it to corporate front group that has special- In Rhode Island, Narragansett Bay’s cast its bullying shadow over Congress, ized in undermining tobacco, climate, mean winter water temperature is up Republicans walked back from any and other science. CEI received mil- nearly 4 degrees Farenheit. Our Rhode major climate legislation. Rather than lions of dollars from ExxonMobil, the Island lobster fishery is crashing, and freeing up open debate, Citizens United Koch family, coal companies Murray our winter flounder fishery is prac- effectively ended any honest debate in and Massey, and the identity-laun- tically gone. I know that the New Congress on the climate crisis. dering groups Donors Trust and Donors Hampshire fishery is equally stressed. Unlimited corporate spending in poli- Capital. CEI and Myron Ebell are the With real alarm, Rhode Island’s clam- tics can, indeed, corrupt—and not just quintessential DC swamp creatures. mers, lobstermen, fish farmers, and through floods of anonymous attack Politico reports that Ebell was a vet- shellfish growers are all watching the advertisements. It can corrupt secretly eran of the tobacco regulation wars. damage acidified seas are doing. This is and, more dangerously, through the Jeremy Symons of the Environmental the cost of climate change in the mere threat of that spending, through Defense Fund credits Ebell with ‘‘tak- oceans. private threats and promises. Some- ing the tobacco playbook and applying We are approaching a point of no re- times, the fossil fuel industry threat to it to climate change.’’ And on climate, turn. The U.N. Environment Pro- politicians who don’t toe their line is Jerry Taylor of the libertarian gramme’s Emissions Gap Report, re- not so subtle. The Koch brothers- Niskanen Center says Ebell was ‘‘in- leased earlier this month, warned that backed political juggernaut Americans volved in marshaling allies, building a unless reductions in carbon pollution for Prosperity has openly promised to skeptic movement and enforcing that from the energy sector are taken swift- punish candidates who support curbs political orthodoxy as best he could in ly, it will be nearly impossible to keep on carbon pollution and has openly the Republican Party.’’ warming below 2 degrees Celsius and taken credit for the ‘‘political peril’’— Ebell criticizes scientists for working avoid widespread catastrophes. The re- to use their words—that organization outside their degreed fields, but it port says that the next 3 years are created for Republicans on climate turns out he isn’t even a scientist him- ‘‘likely the last chance’’ to limit global change. self. After college, he studied political warming to safe limits in this cen- Since 2010, the fossil fuel industry theory at the London School of Eco- tury—likely the last chance to make a strategy has been to crush Republican nomics and history at Cambridge. difference. But Republicans in this opposition to prohibit Republicans He has even criticized Pope Francis’s Senate want to do nothing about it. from working with Democrats on cli- encyclical on climate change, calling it Once upon a time, Republicans joined mate change so that the industry can ‘‘scientifically ill-informed, economi- Democrats in pushing for action on cli- disguise what is basically old-fashioned cally illiterate, intellectually incoher- mate. Senator MCCAIN ran for Presi- special-interest pleading as a partisan ent and morally obtuse.’’ That is rich dent on a strong climate change plat- issue in America’s culture wars. right there—an outspoken climate form and was the lead cosponsor of the I don’t know if you remember the contrarian whose organization receives Climate Stewardship Act, which would alien in the movie ‘‘Men in Black’’ who fossil fuel money calling Pope Francis have created a market-based emissions climbed into the skin and clothing of morally obtuse. cap-and-trade program to reduce car- the unfortunate farmer. That is what Well, the President-elect mocked Re- bon dioxide and other heat-trapping the fossil fuel industry has done to the publican politicians when they went pollutants from the biggest U.S. Republican Party since Citizens groveling before the Koch brothers at sources. At the time Senator MCCAIN United. their ‘‘beg-a-thon,’’ as the President- said: The industry has a lot at stake. The elect called it, but now he is busy fill- While we cannot say with 100 percent con- International Monetary Fund has re- ing his staff with Koch operatives. fidence what will happen in the future, we do ported the American subsidy for the Donald Trump may have won the Pres- know the emission of greenhouse gases is not U.S. fossil fuel industry at nearly $700 idency, but with operatives like Myron

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The passing another short-term CR doesn’t hear from NASA, which, with a rover clerk will call the roll. result in anything conservative at all. driving around on Mars right now, may The senior assistant legislative clerk Many in this Chamber talk passion- actually know a little science, that proceeded to call the roll. ately about the need to eliminate gov- this is deadly serious. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- ernment waste, fraud, and abuse, and I encourage President-Elect Trump dent, I ask unanimous consent that the yet a CR does exactly none of that. It to listen to the voices of reason and ex- order for the quorum call be rescinded. does the opposite. It means programs pertise, not to the swamp things. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that should be eliminated altogether Don’t, Mr. President-Elect, be taken in objection, it is so ordered. will keep getting funded and programs by industry lobbyists and front groups Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam Presi- that are working well and are critical scratching and clawing to protect a dent, let me also take a moment to add but are in need of additional funding $700 billion conflict of interest. Con- to my climate remarks my apprecia- will remain underfunded. A CR puts sider, Mr. President-elect, listening to tion to Dr. Gifford Wong, who is here the government on autopilot, stopping your children, who joined you just 7 with me on the floor today. He has us from shifting investments to the years ago in saying climate science was been helpful in my office as a trained most critical areas and decreasing ‘‘irrefutable’’ and portends ‘‘cata- expert scientist and has helped with funding for programs that are not strophic and irreversible’’ con- many of these speeches. He is leaving working or are no longer needed. For sequences. That is what you and they us this week after working as a fellow example, the CR does not support ac- said just 7 years ago. on my staff for over a year. I am proud celerated counter-ISIL operations in Madam President, let’s assume some- to have had him serve in my office, and Iraq and Syria; it defers work on the thing. Let’s assume that all our Na- I wish him well. This is his last climate Iron Dome, delaying protection for tional Labs, NASA and NOAA, our speech with me. Israel from long-range Iranian mis- military leaders, our home State uni- I yield the floor. siles; it underfunds the DOD’s basic op- versities across our 50 States, hundreds I suggest the absence of a quorum. erations and maintenance account by of major American companies, and the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the $12 billion; and it delays cyber security more than 190 different nations that Senator withhold? efforts led by the Department of Home- signed the Paris climate agreement are Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Yes, the Senator land Security. The CR also delays crit- all actually not deluded about climate withholds. ical funding needed to address the change, that they are not part of a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- opioid crisis—something I know the hoax. If that is so, if these trained ex- ator from Hawaii. Presiding Officer cares passionately pert scientists who don’t labor under a Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I about. Both House and Senate bills $700 billion-per-year conflict of interest want to commend Senator WHITEHOUSE provide large increases to fund drug are telling the truth, then the fossil for his 150th climate speech. It takes a abuse prevention, but the funding will fuel industry’s science denial operation lot of passion, a lot of research, and a remain flat under the CR. is a fraud. As a fraud, it is a particu- lot of focus to be willing to stay on one We are on autopilot. We are not larly evil one because in order to topic in the Senate for that many con- doing our job. We are abdicating our achieve its goal, the industry has to secutive speeches. There are a lot of oversight role in the appropriations drag down the Government of the things that are important in the Sen- process. United States or at least the Congress ate and it is easy to get distracted, but There are actually two problems of the United States to its level. The Senator WHITEHOUSE remains stead- here. One is that things that need to be fossil fuel industry maintains a science fast, focused, and passionate, and his- funded are not funded and things that denial operation and a political influ- tory will show that SHELDON WHITE- should be eliminated or funded less are ence operation designed and intended HOUSE was right and is right. I am still funded. I don’t see what is con- to willfully sabotage the proper oper- proud to be his colleague. servative about that. But the other re- ation of a branch of the Government of Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Thank you, sir. sult in a lot of ways is more insidious the United States. We ought to all have f from the perspective of the Constitu- tion and from the perspective of this a problem when a powerful special in- CONTINUING RESOLUTION terest is willing to damage our Amer- institution, and that is, to the extent ican experiment in democracy just to Mr. SCHATZ. Madam President, I am and degree that members of the admin- achieve its selfish ends. here to speak on another topic, actu- istration, regardless of party, listen to As a Senator, John F. Kennedy once ally, and that is what we are about to members of the legislative branch, it is said this: do with respect to appropriations. because we hold the purse strings. It is Let us not despair but act. Let us not seek This Congress was told by the major- because we hold the purse strings. And the Republican answer or the Democratic an- ity leader that the Senate would return every time we fail to do an authoriza- swer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to the regular order, and I have no tion, every time we fail to do an appro- to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept doubt he intended to make good on priation, we are just shifting authority our own responsibility for the future. that promise. I know he is an appropri- and clout to the executive. There is Solutions to climate change need be ator. I know he is an institutionalist, nothing conservative about that. neither Republican nor Democratic. and he really wanted to get back to the There is a mistaken assumption that They do need to be based on sound regular order. We were given assur- running up against our funding dead- science and healthy and open debate. ances that keeping the government line will somehow pressure the Con- And we will be a stronger and more re- funded would be an orderly and bipar- gress into doing its job. What is crazy spected country if they are American tisan process, and it was true at the to me is that we have now 5 or 6 or 7 solutions, if we are leading the world, committee level, but that was then, years of proof that doesn’t work—this not tailing along behind other coun- and today we are far from that prom- idea that what we should do is take dif- tries. ise. ficult decisions and have them coincide For a country like ours that claims Today the Republican leadership, led with other difficult decisions and coin- to stand as an example—as a city on a by House leadership, has refused to cide with an even bigger difficult deci- hill, we call it—a country that benefits complete funding bills for the current sion and then wrap it all up in a bow from the power of our example around fiscal year. And what is so confounding and do it at once. There may have been the world, this horrible example of out- for the folks who pay attention and a time in the 1970s, 1980s, or 1990s where of-control special interest influence who believe in the appropriations proc- we could create these omnibus solu- will have lasting consequences. We ess, who believe in our constitutional tions, where we could get to these have a role to play in this world, we prerogative, our constitutional obliga- grand bargains, but what we need to do

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It was a full scholarship to attend Briar Cliff Award, Esther served on countless proven wrong by the government shut- University in Sioux City, IA, and grad- boards in the Asian American and im- down of 16 days in the year 2013. The uated in 1962 with a degree in social migrant community. She continues to administration estimated that had up work. Before moving to Chicago, Ber- serve on the boards of the National Co- to a $6 billion impact on the economy. nie received her master’s degree in so- alition for Asian Pacific American NIH studies were delayed, national cial work from Washington University Community Development, the Coali- parks were shuttered, transportation in St. Louis. Social work was in her tion for Limited English Speaking El- and energy projects were postponed, blood. Her mother used tell her, ‘‘Share derly, and the Chicago Jobs Council. and FDA’s routine food safety inspec- and give. Even if you don’t have much, I will close with this. A few years tions were pushed back. This is not fis- you share it . . .’’ And that is exactly ago, the Chicago Tribune interviewed cal conservatism. This is not any kind what Bernie did, but it didn’t come Bernie. They asked how she would like of conservatism. easy. When Bernie first came to Chi- to be remembered if she ever retired. The idea of being a conservative, as I cago, she faced push back from commu- She recalled a time when a janitor was understand it—and I will grant you nity leaders. They didn’t want an out- sitting down eating lunch in the cafe- that I am a progressive, so it is not to- sider coming in and shining a light on teria. In China, you don’t sit with your tally clear to me—is the idea that what their problems. Some considered it boss, so he was trying to leave. Bernie you do may have unintended con- shameful. But that didn’t stop Bernie. said, ‘‘No, sit down.’’ He told her, ‘‘I’ve sequences and that whatever changes She went to the United Way and ex- never seen a boss who wanted to in- you make ought to be incremental and plained what she was trying to do. In clude you.’’ That is Bernie Wong’s leg- ought to respect the institutions that 1979, they awarded her a special grant. acy. She simply wants people to know have gotten America this far. She used it to start CASL. she cares and to make people feel in- This is not a conservative result, to Today Bernie’s vision for Chinese im- cluded. After a career spanning nearly kick the can into the next spring, when migrants in Chicago has grown from an four decades at CASL, providing com- we have no idea whether we are going annual budget of $32,000 to $13 million prehensive and inclusive programs for to be able to solve multiple problems and a handful of employees to 450, serv- immigrants and helping generations at the same time. If we want governing more than 17,000 of the commu- born in America realize their dreams, ment to work, piling up all these issues nity’s most vulnerable. She once said, one thing is clear: Bernie and Esther and leaving it to a new administration ‘‘It’s my job to know what the people care. to deal with in the spring will likely in this community need. Then we can I want to congratulate Bernie and not work. We should finish the work we make a program available that will Esther on two wonderful careers and were elected to do and complete the help them.’’ That guiding principle has thank them for their service to our funding bills for this fiscal year. led Bernie and Esther to launch and community. I wish them and their hus- I yield the floor. oversee each of CASL’s programs giv- bands, Albert and David, all the best in I suggest the absence of a quorum. ing immigrants the tools to succeed in the next chapter of their lives. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The America, such as senior and child care clerk will call the roll. services, family counseling, financial f The senior assistant legislative clerk education, and employment training. proceeded to call the roll. Bernie has been the recipient of nu- ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN WOMEN Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I merous awards, including the Cham- WAGE PEACE MOVEMENT ask unanimous consent that the order pion of Change Award given by Presi- for the quorum call be rescinded. dent Obama for her extraordinary lead- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, for dec- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ership in the community. Her other ades people around the world have wit- GARDNER). Without objection, it is so awards include United Way of Chi- nessed seemingly intractable conflict ordered. cago’s Executive of the Year Award; in the Middle East, and those who live f Crain’s Chicago ‘‘100 Most Influential there have suffered through genera- Women of Chicago;’’ and the Chicago tions of violence. While the peace TRIBUTE TO BERNARDA ‘‘BERNIE’’ Historical Society’s Jane Addams Mak- sought for that region has been elusive, WONG ing History Award. Bernie also chaired organizations such as the Arava Insti- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I want the Chicago mayor’s advisory council tute for Environmental Studies in to take a few moments to acknowledge on Asian affairs and was the first Asian Southern Israel have continued the Bernarda ‘‘Bernie’’ Wong, founder and appointed to the boards of United Way struggle to promote conflict resolution president of the Chinese American of Chicago and the Chicago Public Li- and unity to counter forces of hate and Service League, CASL—and Esther brary. And just last month, her years violence. Vermont Rabbi Michael Wong, cofounder and executive director of service were recognized with her Cohen is one of the founding faculty of CASL. Earlier this year, Bernie and very own street: Bernarda ‘‘Bernie’’ members of the Arava Institute. Esther announced they would be retir- Wong Way, right outside the Chinese In October, Rabbi Cohen wrote of the ing on December 31, 2016. American Service League. What an Women Wage Peace movement in Nearly 40 years ago, along with eight honor. Israel after thousands of people from Chinese American friends, Bernie and Since CASL’s beginning, Esther different political and religious back- Esther gathered over potluck dinners Wong has been a faithful founding grounds joined together to march in to discuss the needs of the Chinese member. For more than two decades, support of peace in that troubled re- community in Chicago. These discus- she has served as chair of the program gion. sions led to the creation of the Chinese committee. Esther has been integral in The Women Wage Peace movement, American Service League, commonly CASL’s success. So much so that, in founded by a small group of Israeli referred to as CASL. CASL began with 2002, Esther was recruited to assume women, has grown over the years in the goal of teaching English as a sec- the newly created executive director both force and numbers. Its mission: to ond language to Chinese immigrants. position. In this role, Esther has been demand a peace agreement between But today, because of Bernie’s leader- responsible for expanding CASL’s pro- Israel and the Palestinians. The rallies ship, CASL has become one of the larg- grams to include housing and financial took place throughout the country, est Asian American social service orga- education. She has also overseen sev- with a final march, the March of Hope, nizations in the country, providing so- eral significant infrastructure im- taking place in Jerusalem. cial support services from early child- provements that have allowed CASL to Rabbi Cohen, together with many hood development through elder care. provide critical safety net programs to other students, staff, and faculty of the

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A member of Kibbutz Ketura nade, and, the following day, at Qasr pointed out a man with white beard sitting In addition to the apples it sells to al-Yahud, the Jordan River baptismal on the Jordanian side of the river who had local grocery stores and cider makers, site. visited the Arava Institute shortly after our the farm harvests raspberries, blue- At the baptismal site one of the arrival this summer! He owns a farm near berries, and cherries, some of which are members of Kibbutz Ketura recognized that spot and is working with Dr. Clive sold to Vermont’s world-renowned Al- a man sitting on the Jordanian side of Lipchin, the Director of our Center for chemist Brewery. Ray and Pam, his the river who had visited the Arava In- Transboundary Water Management, and wife of 31 years, work together to make stitute earlier in the summer. The man Arava alumnus and researcher Suleiman hundreds of apple pies that are then had come to support the March of Hope Halasah, to install the prototype of a new baked fresh on demand. The autumn solar desalination system in Jordan. He from the Jordanian side, while mem- came to support the March from the Jor- season brings thousands of guests, bers of the Arava Institute showed danian side of the border. I called across the often multigenerational families them- their support from the Israeli side. The river and border. He immediately recognized selves, for pick-your-own apples and two men exchanged warm words from me and we had a conversation much to the visits to Willie and Sassafras, the across the river epitomizing the goals delight and surprise of those who listened to farm’s pet donkeys. Visitors may also of the movement. us. This extraordinary encounter modelled enjoy maple creemees, a soft serve ice The Middle East is facing one of its what the Arava Institute is capable of cre- cream that is as unique to the State as most unstable and dangerous periods in ating, and by extension what the Women the patented Vermont Gold apple vari- modern history. Entities like the Wage Peace event was all about. ety is to Allenholm Farm. Arava Institute, along with the Women The rally was addressed by Liberian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Leymah Roberta Ray’s dedication to his farm is Wage Peace movement, offer hope that Gbowee, whose story of empowerment, brav- matched only by his commitment to peaceful coexistence is possible in the ery, and strength resonated with the march- his family’s legacy. As he hands down Middle East. Women, men, Israelis, ers. From Qasr al-Yahud we continued on our his knowledge of the apple business to Palestinians, Christians, Muslims, way to Jerusalem, where our numbers his children, grandchildren, and now Jews, youth, and elders have joined to- swelled to 20,000 as we marched past Israeli great-grandchildren, he passes on gether to remind us that we are all government ministry buildings, the Knesset, something else: a commitment to connected as members of one inter- the Prime Minister’s office, the President’s building on the past to create a suc- House, and finally ended up a block from the national community. cessful Vermont for future generations. I ask unanimous consent that Rabbi Prime Minister’s residence. The marchers’ spirits were uplifted by the sight of so many I ask unanimous consent that an Oc- Cohen’s October 26, 2016, post, ‘‘A rabbi people snaking their way through the streets tober 1 story from the Burlington Free in the desert: A reminder of what can and neighborhoods of Jerusalem. At the final Press about the successful Allenholm be,’’ from the Arava Institute blog be rally, Yael Deckelbaum led us in her touch- Farm in South Hero, VT, be printed in printed in the RECORD. ing song ‘‘Prayer of the Mothers’’. the RECORD. There being no objection, the mate- The day was called the March of Hope. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Hope is one of the great motivating forces in rial was ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as follows: our lives; it allows us to reach forward to RECORD, as follows: what we want. The day was a strong re- [Oct. 26, 2016] [From the Burlington Free Press, Oct. 1, minder of what can be. The activities of the A RABBI IN THE DESERT: A REMINDER OF 2016] Arava Institute are daily reminders that WHAT CAN BE hope can also be lived as a reality. LOCALVORE SINCE 1870 AT ALLENHOLM FARM When I was five I attended my first polit- IN SOUTH HERO f ical rally. It was the March on Trenton (By Sally Pollak) which paralleled the famous March on Wash- RECOGNIZING ALLENHOLM FARM SOUTH HERO.—When the apple pies are sold ington and Martin Luther King’s ‘‘I have a AND THE ALLEN FAMILY out, the goats are spitting out grain-filled Dream Speech.’’ The event in Trenton, New ice cream cones, and the porta-potties need Jersey, as well as others around the country, Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, to be emptied, it’s been a busy weekend at were held for people who could not make it Vermonters understand the value of Allenholm Farm. to the nation’s capital to show nationwide hard work and perseverance, and we Count last weekend as very busy. Thou- support for the message of the event. take pride in passing those values from sands of people visited the South Hero or- Fast forward fifty-three years later, and chard, the owners estimated. the grassroots Israeli-Palestinian ‘‘Women generation to generation. Our communities thrive on family-owned busi- ‘‘The groups were really big,’’ co-owner Wage Peace’’ movement decided on the same Pam Allen said. ‘‘Generational groups.’’ format; rallies throughout the country fol- nesses built on these values. They form Allenholm Farm, founded in 1870, is itself lowed by a rally in Jerusalem. So during the the roots of success in our Green Moun- multi-generational—seven and counting. The week of the Sukkot holiday, I found myself tain State, and it is those who own and farm in South Hero is thought to be the old- standing at the official Israeli-Jordanian operate them who are providing the est commercial orchard in the state, accord- border crossing between Eilat and Aqaba leadership that will carry our State ing to its owner, Ray W. Allen. Allen, who with members of the southern Arava valley into the future. Today I want to recog- will turn 80 next month, has owned and oper- communities including Kibbutz Ketura and ated the farm for 56 years. His great-grand- students, staff, and faculty of the Arava In- nize one exceptional Vermont family for the success of their multigenera- father, Ruben Allen, planted the first apple stitute. The message of the rally was women trees at the farm almost 150 years ago; the demanding, with men invited to participate, tional Vermont enterprise and their last of the original trees died in 1978. a model of political leadership that would continued commitment to Vermont At one time, Allenholm Farm was a diver- transform decades of failure when it comes values. sified family farm with dairy cows, sheep, to a settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli Founded in 1870, Allenholm Farm is hogs and poultry, horses for plowing. These conflict. ‘‘Right, Center, Left Demand a Vermont’s largest apple orchard. At its days, the 275-acre farm is primarily an apple Peace Agreement’’ was the slogan of the helm is Ray W. Allen, whose great- orchard, with 2,000 trees growing on roughly rally. After a march along the Eilat prome- grandfather Rueben Allen planted the 25 acres. The farm also produces cherries, nade there were a number of speeches includ- berries, pears and pumpkins. ing one by the mayor of Eilat. farm’s first apple trees more than 150 Farm animals are confined, mostly, to a The following day many of us got up before years ago, and Ray’s wife and partner, petting zoo, though a donkey named Willy the sun so we could travel first to Qasr al- Pam. After graduating from the Uni- sometimes strolls down South Street, site of Yahud, the Jordan River Baptist site and versity of Vermont with a degree in ag- the farm. That’s when Ray C. Allen, sheriff then onto Jerusalem. At Qasr al-Yahud we riculture, Ray returned to the family of Grand Isle County and son of Ray W. joined together with hundreds of Palestin- farm he had worked as a child, eventu- Allen, telephones his stepmother with a mes- ians. People shared smiles, food, and a sense ally purchasing it from his father in sage: of doing something important together. It ‘‘Your husband’s ass is in the middle of the was a powerful sight as we marched, many 1960. More than five decades of running road again,’’ the sheriff tells her. hand in hand, from the gathering point to the farm haven’t slowed Ray down, and This is family duty, he said. Not law and the baptismal site. he can still be found fixing machinery, order.

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Within six days, Born in Linesville, PA, on March 26, he was driving around the farm. 25 marathons; appeared on stage in commu- 1925, Charles Rudler was an 18-year-old nity theater, served as a trustee at the Uni- ‘‘He’s a character,’’ his son said. versity of Vermont, his alma mater; and vol- His roles include welcoming visitors to truck driver when he began his service unteered as an EMT—late-night calls before Allenholm Farm and leading tours. Allen ex- in the U.S. Army in 1943. Serving as a early-morning chores. pects future generations will fulfill these and rifleman during WWII, he landed on the Monday morning he was up at 3:15 for a other duties; but he has no plans to retire. beaches of Normandy and fought bank run to deposit the weekend’s cash. At ‘‘I would hate to be the one to lose it,’’ he said. ‘‘This is the 146th year. I sure don’t through northern France, the 4:30, he was back home in his kitchen, hand- want to be the first one to lose the farm.’’ Ardennes, and Central Europe. mixing pie dough for some of the 2,500 pies Unfortunately, Rudler was captured Allenholm Farm makes each year. (Ray f while fighting the Nazis and held as a Allen mixes the dough; Pam Allen makes the CONSUMER REVIEW FAIRNESS POW through the end of the war at filling.) At 5 a.m., he and his grandson, Brandon ACT Stalag 3A, a brutal prison and work Allen, met at the big gray storage shed Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, as chair- camp near Brandenburg, Germany. He across from the farmstand to load trucks man of the Commerce, Science, and survived this ordeal and separated from with boxes of apples for delivery to Hanna- Transportation Committee, which has the service at the end of the war with ford supermarkets. jurisdiction over consumer protection an honorable discharge in 1945. ‘‘It’s a good time,’’ Brandon Allen said. matters, I introduced the bipartisan For his bravery and determination, ‘‘Quality bonding time at 5 in the morning.’’ Consumer Review Freedom Act last Rudler has been awarded the WWII Vic- STORIED HISTORY OF APPLE PRODUCTION year, along with Senators SCHATZ and tory Medal, the American Campaign The Champlain Islands have a long history MORAN, and cosponsored by Senators Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, a Pur- of quality apple production, said Terry Brad- MCCASKILL, DAINES, BLUMENTHAL, NEL- ple Heart, and the European-African- shaw, apple specialist at UVM and director SON, BOOKER, and WYDEN, to address a Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with of its Horticulture Research Center. The growing and alarming trend affecting four Bronze Stars. lake climate—which makes for a cooler sum- For these reasons, I wish to honor mer and protects against frost—provides su- American consumers in the United perior growing and ripening conditions, espe- States. Some businesses are slipping Charles Rudler for his service and sac- cially for McIntosh apples, he said. In addi- so-called gag clauses into form con- rifice in defense of our Nation. tion, access to the lake in the early 20th cen- tracts to stop consumers from pro- f tury meant transportation for shipping fruit viding critical feedback to the public, ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS north to the port of Montreal and south to even when that feedback is an honest New York. reflection of the consumer experience. ‘‘It’s historic,’’ Bradshaw said of This legislation, and companion leg- 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF Allenholm Farm. islation agreed to in the House of Rep- The history dates to the founding of LEMPSTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE resentatives would invalidate non- Vermont. Pam Allen, Ray Allen’s second ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I wife, is a descendant of Thomas Chittenden, disparagement clauses in form contracts and make it unlawful for a per- wish to pay tribute to Lempster, NH— Vermont’s first governor. Ray Allen de- a town in Sullivan County that is cele- scends from Moses Robinson, the state’s sec- son to offer or enter into a contract ond governor. containing a nonnegotiable nondispar- brating the 250th anniversary of its ‘‘Illegitimate,’’ Allen said of his ancestry. agement clause. Both bills contain a founding. I am delighted to join citi- More recent farm history includes the end rule of construction to clarify that the zens across the Granite State in recog- of dairying about half a century ago, and legislation should not be construed to nizing this historic occasion. getting in on the craft beer boom. Allen sells The territory was originally discov- affect the right of a Web site owner to his cherries to the Alchemist, the Stowe ered in 1735. In 1753 it was regranted brewery that makes Heady Topper. The cher- remove a review that ‘‘contains the personal information or likeness of an- and named Dupplin after a leader of ries are used in a beer called Petit Mutant. Nova Scotia at the time. Lempster, Perks of this job include beer delivery to the other person or is libelous, harassing, farm by Alchemist brewer John Kimmich. abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually ex- named for Sir Thomas Fermor of Lempster, England, received its cur- ‘COOL GUY’ plicit, or inappropriate with respect to rent name after it was regranted a But the main crop is apples, and the pri- race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or mary variety is McIntosh. A crew of six sea- other intrinsic characteristic.’’ final time in 1767. sonal farm workers from Jamaica are the This language is simply intended to Lempster is located in the center of apple pickers. The men live at the farm in a preserve the existing ability of Web western New Hampshire and consists of former dairy barn converted to housing. Win- site operators to enforce such terms of three parts: East Lempster, Dodge Hol- ston Waugh, from St. Ann, Jamaica, has service. For example, it would—and is low, and Keyes Hollow. With a popu- worked at Allenholm Farm for about 20 intended to—preserve the ability of a lation of 1,154 residents, this close-knit years. business to remove language from its town may be best known for its meet- ‘‘He’s a cool guy,’’ Waugh said of Ray inghouse that is more than 200 years Allen. ‘‘He’s quite OK.’’ Web site that includes inappropriate or Picking is hard work, Waugh said, espe- harassing references to someone’s reli- old. The meetinghouse is a source of cially in cold weather. It’s crucial not to gion, physical disability, or similar great pride for Lempster and embodies bruise the fruit, he said. characteristic. As highlighted at the its deep historical roots. The season’s dry weather calls for ‘‘selec- Commerce Committee hearing on this The town of Lempster is also home to tive picking,’’ Allen said, as opposed to strip- legislation, the intent is not to regu- a number of unique landmarks, includ- ping a tree of fruit. Selective picking yields late speech; the intent is to ensure that ing New Hampshire’s first wind farm. 50 to 60 bushels of apples per day per picker, Additionally, Lempster also received he said. When you strip a tree, an apple-pick- consumers are protected against fees and penalties imposed pursuant to the first electric pole under the Rural er brings in about 90 bushels a day. Electrification Act on December 4, The size of the apples is important, too. form contracts for engaging in honest Apples that are three or more inches in di- reviews of goods and services. 1939. Nestled among these landmarks ameter are worth $40 a bushel; two-and-a- I am pleased that the Senate has are beautiful recreational areas that half to three inches are worth about $30 a passed the latest version of this legisla- allow the residents of Lempster and bushel; less than two-and-a-half inches sell tion and that it will be headed to the countless visitors the ability to enjoy for $5.50 to $7 a bushel, Allen said. President’s desk for signature. I thank all that the Granite State has to offer. In the winter and into spring, before the my colleagues for their support of this On behalf of all Granite Staters, I am apple trees bloom, Allen is in his orchards measure. pleased to offer my congratulations to pruning trees. He fixes machinery and works the citizens of Lempster on reaching in the farm store, which is open until Christ- f this special milestone, and I thank mas Eve. HONORING CHARLES E. RUDLER Last spring, Allen had surgery to replace them for their many contributions to both his knees. He wore them out not from Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, today I the life and spirit of the State of New farming or running, but by wearing Western- wish to honor Charles E. Rudler, a Hampshire.∑

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Mr. President, I August 9, 1915, and was originally my office as well as to the State of Wy- would like to take the opportunity to known as the Plaistow Volunteer Fire oming. express my appreciation to Thomas Company. It was formed with the ob- Leann is a native of Laramie, WY, Myler for his hard work as an intern in jective of providing better fire protec- and a graduate of Laramie High my Casper office. I recognize his efforts tion for the community and served as School. She is a junior at the Univer- and contributions to my office as well an active working organization in sity of Wyoming, studying business as to the State of Wyoming. order to protect the citizens of marketing with a concentration in sus- Thomas is a native of Casper, WY, Plaistow. In 1915, the town noted ‘‘we tainability and global markets. She and a graduate of Natrona County High have a village, the best in the State has demonstrated a strong work ethic, School. He is currently a second year and would seem almost criminal not to which has made her an invaluable asset at Casper College, studying commu- protect our property and our beautiful to our office. The quality of her work is nications and multimedia. He has dem- shade trees, which, if destroyed by fire, reflected in her great efforts over the onstrated a strong work ethic, which would be a great loss to the town.’’ last several months. has made him an invaluable asset to The Plaistow Fire Department is I want to thank Leann for the dedica- our office. The quality of his work is comprised of full-time and on-call staff tion she has shown while working for reflected in his great efforts over the who are dedicated and professional in- me and my staff. It is a pleasure to last several months. dividuals that are committed to serv- have her as part of our team. I know I want to thank Thomas for the dedi- ing the town of Plaistow and our State. she will have continued success with cation he has shown while working for Importantly, Plaistow placed an em- all of her future endeavors. I wish her me and my staff. It is a pleasure to phasis on inviting all of its residents to all my best on her journey.∑ have him as part of our team. I know contribute to safety and ‘‘most ear- f he will have continued success with all nestly invite the co-operation of every of his future endeavors. I wish him all citizen in this matter of fire protection TRIBUTE TO DAULTON GRUBE my best on his journey.∑ and extend a most cordial welcome to ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I everyone to attend its meetings and would like to take the opportunity to f try-outs.’’ express my appreciation to Daulton TRIBUTE TO SAM TANNER Today the Plaistow Fire Department Grube for his hard work as an intern in ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I remains committed to responding to my Washington, DC, office. I recognize would like to take the opportunity to every call in a safe and professional his efforts and contributions to my of- express my appreciation to Sam Tan- manner to protect the lives and prop- fice as well as to the State of Wyo- ner for his hard work as an intern in erty of its citizens. We ask so much of ming. the Republican Policy Committee. I our firefighters and first responders, Daulton is a native of Rock Springs, recognize his efforts and contributions and we will be forever grateful for the WY, and a graduate of Rock Springs to my office as well as to the State of selfless nature of their service. High School. He attended the Univer- Wyoming. On behalf of the people of New Hamp- sity of Wyoming, where he studied Sam is a native of Utah and a sopho- shire, I join with the residents of microbiology. He has demonstrated a more at Central Wyoming College. He Plaistow in celebrating the 101st anni- strong work ethic, which has made him is studying business administration. He versary of the Plaistow Fire Depart- an invaluable asset to our office. The has demonstrated a strong work ethic, ment and wish them continued success quality of his work is reflected in his which has made him an invaluable ∑ in the years to come. great efforts over the last several asset to our office. The quality of his months. work is reflected in his great efforts f I want to thank Daulton for the dedi- over the last several months. cation he has shown while working for I want to thank Sam for the dedica- TRIBUTE TO ALINE SCHLEIFER me and my staff. It is a pleasure to tion he has shown while working for ALVES DA COSTA have him as part of our team. I know me and my staff. It is a pleasure to ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I he will have continued success with all have him as part of our team. I know would like to take the opportunity to of his future endeavors. I wish him all he will have continued success with all express my appreciation to Aline my best on his journey.∑ of his future endeavors. I wish him all Schleifer Alves da Costa for her hard f my best on his journey.∑ work as an intern in my Cheyenne of- f fice. I recognize her efforts and con- TRIBUTE TO TANNER HANSON tributions to my office as well as to the ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH WALSH State of Wyoming. would like to take the opportunity to ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I Aline is a native of Brazil and a grad- express my appreciation to Tanner would like to take the opportunity to uate of Laramie County Community Hanson for his hard work as an intern express my appreciation to Elizabeth College. She is a junior at the Univer- in the Senate Committee on Indian Af- Walsh for her hard work as an intern in sity of Wyoming, studying inter- fairs. I recognize his efforts and con- my Casper office. I recognize her ef- national relations. She has dem- tributions to my office as well as to the forts and contributions to my office as onstrated a strong work ethic, which State of Wyoming. well as to the State of Wyoming. has made her an invaluable asset to Tanner is a native of Ferndale, WA. Elizabeth is a native of Glenrock, our office. The quality of her work is He graduated from Reed College, where WY, and a graduate of Natrona County reflected in her great efforts over the he studied history. He has dem- High School. She is currently in her last several months. onstrated a strong work ethic, which second year of Casper College, where I want to thank Aline for the dedica- has made him an invaluable asset to she studies international studies and tion she has shown while working for our office. The quality of his work is world languages. She has demonstrated me and my staff. It is a pleasure to reflected in his great efforts over the a strong work ethic, which has made have her as part of our team. I know last several months. her an invaluable asset to our office. she will have continued success with I want to thank Tanner for the dedi- The quality of her work is reflected in all of her future endeavors. I wish her cation he has shown while working for her great efforts over the last several all my best on her journey.∑ me and my staff. It is a pleasure to months.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G29NO6.033 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6545 I want to thank Elizabeth for the higher education opportunities for the U.S. SENATE, dedication she has shown while work- good people of Conway. November 29, 2016. ing for me and my staff. It is a pleasure I congratulate President Courtway ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS, to have her as part of our team. I know for his outstanding achievements in his Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park, Yarnell, AZ. she will have continued success with career and thank him for his dedica- DEAR FRIENDS: In a proud but solemn mo- all of her future endeavors. I wish her tion to education, students, and the ment for all Arizonans, today we celebrate all my best on her journey.∑ community. I wish him all the best in the dedication of the Granite Mountain Hot- f retirement and know that his wife, Me- shots Memorial State Park. lissa, and the rest of his family will The 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire was a tragedy TRIBUTE TO JAMES WILLSON enjoy the opportunity to spend more that resulted in the lives of 19 brave and ∑ Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ∑ fearless Granite Mountain Hotshots. That time with him. fateful day on June 30, 2013 was the greatest would like to take the opportunity to loss of life for firefighters in a wildfire since express my appreciation to James f 1933 and the greatest loss of firefighters in Willson for his hard work as an intern the United States since the September 11th in my Washington, DC, office. I recog- TRIBUTE TO JIM SPEARS attacks. This Memorial State Park is a most nize his efforts and contributions to ∑ fitting tribute to these remarkable fire- Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today fighters who selflessly risked their own lives my office as well as to the State of Wy- I wish to honor circuit judge Jim oming. to protect others and their community in Spears who will be retiring in Decem- the beautiful Arizona town of Yarnell. James is a native of Cody, WY, and a ber after serving the people of Sebas- I thank Arizona State Parks and the graduate of Cody High School. He is a tian County, AR, for more than 20 Yarnell Hill Memorial Site Board, who made graduate of the University of Wyoming years. this designation possible. With this wonder- College of Law. He has demonstrated a ful memorial, I hope the family and friends Judge Spears has been an active strong work ethic, which has made him of those Hotshots who passed may find peace member of the legal community since an invaluable asset to our office. The and comfort in this historic designation, graduating from the University of Ar- quality of his work is reflected in his which will forever preserve and honor the kansas School of Law in 1973. Described memory of these brave souls. great efforts over the last several by those who know him as ‘‘kind, fair My thoughts and prayers are with you all months. and approachable,’’ his 24 years pre- on this occasion, and I send best wishes for a I want to thank James for the dedi- siding over the Sebastian County Cir- memorable event. cation he has shown while working for Sincerely, cuit’s Third Division have been a testa- me and my staff. It is a pleasure to JOHN MCCAIN, ment to his commitment to the people have him as part of our team. I know U.S. Senator.∑ of Arkansas. he will have continued success with all f Those who have stood in court before of his future endeavors. I wish him all Judge Spears have expressed their ut- REMEMBERING RICHARD D. my best on his journey.∑ most respect and admiration for his ROGERS f conduct and character. ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, it is my TRIBUTE TO TOM COURTWAY In addition to his passion for the law, honor today to honor the life of a re- ∑ Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today his colleagues say that his commit- vered Kansan, U.S. District Court I wish to honor University of Central ment to civic involvement is equally Judge Richard D. Rogers, who passed Arkansas president Tom Courtway who important to his years on the bench. away on November 26 of this year at will retire as president of the univer- Judge Spears has worked closely with the age of 94. Richard Rogers was devoted to public sity in December after nearly 15 years the Boy Scouts of America and served service in every sense. He was a deco- of dedication to higher education in on the Arkansas Access to Justice rated veteran, having received the Dis- Arkansas. Commission and as board chairman of tinguished Flying Cross for his service President Courtway was appointed the U.S. Marshals Museum. He has flying 33 combat missions as a bom- the 10th president of UCA in 2011, and played a critical role in many commu- bardier in World War II. He served the he has proven himself to be a driving nity projects including leading the effort to create a bronze statue of U.S. town of Manhattan, KS, as both its force in improving and expanding the mayor and city commissioner. He campus for current and future stu- Marshal Bass Reeves. Judge Spears has been honored by served as a State legislator in both dents. chambers of the Kansas Legislature, His career has been marked by lead- many organizations for his efforts, including the Arkansas Bar Association’s rising to the title of President of the ership and dedicated service, which Senate. And in 1975, President Gerald will endure since he will continue to Citizen Lawyer award in 2004 for his exemplary service to his community. Ford appointed Richard Rogers to teach at UCA. During his time leading serve as a U.S. District Judge for the in higher education, he has always put I am honored to know Judge Spears and want to thank him for his distin- District of Kansas, a position he held students first and fought to ensure the for more than 40 years. community had opportunities to suc- guished service as a leader in the justice system and the community. I wish Judge Rogers represented the very ceed. best of the greatest generation, unself- President Courtway has been lauded him the best in his well-earned retirement from the bench, and I look for- ishly giving of himself and his time to for his steady leadership and has been improve the lives of those around him. ward to watching him use his talents entrusted to serve time and again. In A graduate of Wamego High School, and passion to continue to serve Ar- addition to serving as president of the Kansas State University, and later the kansas in the years to come.∑ university, he previously represented University of Kansas School of Law, he UCA as general counsel, vice president, f took an active interest in his State, its and interim president. President people, and their many different walks Courtway is a strong leader in central of life. DEDICATION OF THE GRANITE Arkansas’ dedication to academic vi- His understanding of Kansans carried MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS MEMO- tality, diversity and integrity. over to the courtroom where colleagues He has also been actively engaged in RIAL STATE PARK say Judge Rogers served with great the legislative process at the State ∑ Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, today we wisdom and fairness. Judge Rogers’ level on behalf of his community. He honor the lives of 19 courageous Gran- contemporaries also remember him as served the 45th district in the Arkansas ite Mountain Hotshots by celebrating a mentor and friend, someone often Legislature for 6 years, and he also the dedication of the Granite Mountain consulted for his breadth of knowledge, spent a year as the interim director of Hotshots Memorial State Park in his geniality, and his humility until he the Arkansas Department of Edu- Yarnell, AZ. I ask that this letter rec- stepped down from his position on the cation. President Courtway has served ognizing the occasion be printed in the Federal bench on August 7, 2015. his community and State in a remark- RECORD. Richard Rogers was a pillar of the able way, pursuing development and The material follows: Manhattan and Topeka communities,

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A communication from the Ad- ministrator and Chief Executive Officer, f cost of the 1.0 percent across-the-board Bonneville Power Administration, Depart- base pay increase and the varying lo- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to cality pay increases will be 1.6 percent law, the Administration’s Annual Report for Messages from the President of the of basic payroll, consistent with the as- fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Energy United States were communicated to sumption in my 2017 Budget. Accord- and Natural Resources. the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- ingly, I have determined that under the EC–7676. A communication from the Sec- retaries. authority of section 5304a of title 5, retary of the Interior, transmitting, pursu- United States Code, locality-based ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Proposed Final f Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas comparability payments for the local- Leasing Program 2017–2022’’; to the Com- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED ity pay areas established by the Presi- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. As in executive session the Presiding dent’s Pay Agent, in the amounts set EC–7677. A communication from the Divi- Officer laid before the Senate messages forth in the attached table, shall be- sion Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of from the President of the United come effective on the first day of the Land Management, Department of the Inte- States submitting sundry nominations first applicable pay period beginning rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- on or after January 1, 2017. port of a rule entitled ‘‘Onshore Oil and Gas which were referred to the appropriate Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas committees. The locality-based comparability Leases; Measurement of Oil’’ (RIN1004–AE16) (The messages received today are payments for the locality pay rates in received in the Office of the President of the printed at the end of the Senate pro- the attached table are based on an allo- Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- ceedings.) cation of 0.6 percent of payroll as indi- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. cated in my August 31, 2016, alternative EC–7678. A communication from the Divi- f pay plan for adjustments to the base sion Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE General Schedule. These decisions will Land Management, Department of the Inte- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- not materially affect our ability to at- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Onshore Oil and Gas tract and retain a well-qualified Fed- Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas REPORT RELATIVE TO AN ALTER- eral workforce. Leases; Measurement of Gas’’ (RIN1004–AE17) NATIVE PLAN FOR PAY IN- BARACK OBAMA. received in the Office of the President of the CREASES FOR CIVILIAN FED- THE WHITE HOUSE, November 29, 2016. Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- ERAL EMPLOYEES COVERED BY f mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. THE GENERAL SCHEDULE AND EC–7679. A communication from the Divi- CERTAIN OTHER PAY SYSTEMS MEASURES PLACED ON THE sion Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of IN JANUARY 2017—PM 57 CALENDAR Land Management, Department of the Inte- rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- The following bill was read the sec- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Onshore Oil and Gas fore the Senate the following message ond time, and placed on the calendar: Operations; Federal and Indian Oil and Gas from the President of the United H.R. 6297. An act to reauthorize the Iran Leases; Site Security’’ (RIN1004–AE15) re- States, together with an accompanying Sanctions Act of 1996. ceived in the Office of the President of the Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- report; which was referred to the Com- f mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER EC–7680. A communication from the Divi- ernmental Affairs: sion Chief of Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of COMMUNICATIONS To the Congress of the United States: Land Management, Department of the Inte- I am transmitting an alternative The following communications were rior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- laid before the Senate, together with port of a rule entitled ‘‘Waste Prevention, plan for pay increases for civilian Fed- Production Subject to Royalties, and Re- eral employees covered by the General accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as indicated: source Conservation’’ (RIN1004–AE14) re- Schedule and certain other pay sys- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in tems in January 2017. Title 5, United EC–7671. A communication from the Dep- the Office of the President of the Senate on States Code, authorizes me to imple- uty Secretary, Division of Swap Dealer and November 18, 2016; to the Committee on En- ment alternative pay plans for pay in- Intermediary Oversight, Commodity Futures ergy and Natural Resources. Trading Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–7681. A communication from the Sec- creases for civilian Federal employees to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Chief covered by the General Schedule and retary of Transportation, transmitting, pur- Compliance Officer Annual Report Require- suant to law, the Department’s 2016 Report certain other pay systems if, because of ments for Futures Commission Merchants, to Congress on the Transportation Infra- ‘‘national emergency or serious eco- Swap Dealers, and Major Swap Participants; structure Finance and Innovation Act; to the nomic conditions affecting the general Amendments to Filing Dates’’ (RIN3038– Committee on Environment and Public welfare,’’ I view the adjustments that AE49) received in the Office of the President Works. would otherwise take effect as inappro- of the Senate on November 17, 2016; to the EC–7682. A communication from the Direc- priate. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New Forestry. Civilian Federal employees made sig- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, EC–7672. A communication from the Assist- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of nificant sacrifices as a result of the 3- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- a rule entitled ‘‘Operating Organization’’ year pay freeze that ended in January ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to (NUREG–0800) received during adjournment 2014. Since the pay freeze ended, annual law, a report entitled ‘‘Iran-Related Multi- of the Senate in the Office of the President adjustments for civilian Federal em- lateral Sanctions Regime Efforts’’ covering of the Senate on November 18, 2016; to the ployees have also been lower than pri- the period August 7, 2015 to February 6, 2016; Committee on Environment and Public vate sector pay increases and statutory to the Committees on Banking, Housing, and Works. formulas for adjustments to the Gen- Urban Affairs; Finance; and Foreign Rela- EC–7683. A communication from the Direc- tions. tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New eral Schedule for 2014 through 2016. EC–7673. A communication from the Sec- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, However, we must maintain efforts to retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of keep our Nation on a sustainable fiscal ant to law, a six-month periodic report on a rule entitled ‘‘Reactor Operator Qualifica- course. This is an effort that continues the national emergency with respect to the tion Program; Reactor Operator Training’’ to require tough choices under current Central African Republic that was declared (NUREG–0800) received during adjournment economic conditions. in Executive Order 13667 of May 12, 2014; to of the Senate in the Office of the President Under current law, locality pay in- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and of the Senate on November 18, 2016; to the creases averaging 28.49 percent and Urban Affairs. Committee on Environment and Public EC–7674. A communication from the Sec- Works. costing $26 billion would go into effect retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- EC–7684. A communication from the Direc- in January 2017. Federal agency budg- ant to law, a six-month periodic report on tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New ets cannot sustain such increases. In the national emergency with respect to Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, my August 31, 2016, alternative pay Syria that was declared in Executive Order transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of

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A communication from the Direc- Public Works. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New EC–7693. A communication from the Direc- fairs. Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–7701. A communication from the Assist- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant General Counsel for Legislation and Reg- a rule entitled ‘‘System Quality Group Clas- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ulations, Office of the Secretary, Depart- sification’’ (NUREG–0800) received during ad- titled ‘‘Clarification of Requirements for ment of Housing and Urban Development, journment of the Senate in the Office of the Method 303 Certification Training’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of President of the Senate on November 18, ((RIN2060–AR97) (FRL–9955–50–OAR)) re- a rule entitled ‘‘Violence Against Women Re- 2016; to the Committee on Environment and ceived during adjournment of the Senate in authorization Act of 2013: Implementation in Public Works. the Office of the President of the Senate on HUD Housing Programs’’ (RIN2501–AD71) re- EC–7686. A communication from the Direc- November 18, 2016; to the Committee on En- ceived in the Office of the President of the tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New vironment and Public Works. Senate on November 28, 2016; to the Com- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, EC–7694. A communication from the Direc- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, fairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Management and Technical Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Support Organization’’ (NUREG–0800) re- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–7702. A communication from the Assist- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; FL Infrastructure ant Secretary for Export Administration, the Office of the President of the Senate on Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- November 18, 2016; to the Committee on En- NAAQS’’ (FRL–9955–49–Region 4) received ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant vironment and Public Works. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Com- EC–7687. A communication from the Direc- fice of the President of the Senate on No- merce Control List: Removal of Certain Nu- tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New vember 18, 2016; to the Committee on Envi- clear Nonproliferation (NP) Column 2 Con- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ronment and Public Works. trols’’ (RIN0694–AH04) received in the Office transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–7695. A communication from the Direc- of the President of the Senate on November a rule entitled ‘‘Administrative Procedures - tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 28, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- General’’ (NUREG–0800) received during ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, and Urban Affairs. journment of the Senate in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–7703. A communication from the Assist- President of the Senate on November 18, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval/Disapproval; AL ant Secretary for Export Administration, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Infrastructure Requirements’’ (FRL–9955–29– Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- Public Works. Region 4) received during adjournment of the ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–7688. A communication from the Direc- Senate in the Office of the President of the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tem- tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of New Senate on November 18, 2016; to the Com- porary General License: Extension of Valid- Reactors, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, mittee on Environment and Public Works. ity’’ (RIN0694–AG82) received in the Office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–7696. A communication from the Direc- the President of the Senate on November 28, a rule entitled ‘‘Non-Licensed Plant Staff tor of the Regulatory Management Division, 2016; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Training’’ (NUREG–0800) received during ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Urban Affairs. journment of the Senate in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- President of the Senate on November 18, titled ‘‘Addition of Hexabromocyclododecane EC–7704. A communication from the Asso- 2016; to the Committee on Environment and (HBCD) Category; Community Right-to- ciate General Counsel for Legislation and Public Works. Know Toxic Chemical Release Reporting’’ Regulations, Office of Community Planning EC–7689. A communication from the Direc- ((RIN2025–AA42) (FRL–9953–28)) received dur- and Development, Department of Housing tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of the President of the Senate on November suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 18, 2016; to the Committee on Environment ‘‘Equal Access to Housing in HUD’s Native titled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: and Public Works. American and Native Hawaiian Programs— Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and EC–7697. A communication from the Direc- Regardless of Sexual Orientation of Gender Confidentiality Determinations for Petro- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Identity’’ (RIN2506–AC40) received in the Of- leum and Natural Gas Systems’’ ((RIN2060– Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- fice of the President of the Senate on No- AS73) (FRL–9955–12–OAR)) received during ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- vember 28, 2016; to the Committee on Bank- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of titled ‘‘Spodoptera frugiperda Multiple ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the President of the Senate on November 18, Nucleopolyhedrovirus strain 3AP2; Exemp- EC–7705. A communication from the Regu- 2016; to the Committee on Environment and tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Public Works. (FRL No. 9953–40) received during adjourn- and Medicaid Services, Department of EC–7690. A communication from the Direc- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Health and Human Services, transmitting, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, dent of the Senate on November 18, 2016; to pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, ‘‘Medicaid Program: Final FY 2014 and Pre- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Forestry. liminary FY 2016 Disproportionate Share titled ‘‘Formaldehyde Emission Standards EC–7698. A communication from the Direc- Hospital allotments, and Final FY 2014 and for Composite Wood Products’’ ((RIN2070– tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Preliminary FY 2016 Institutions for Mental AJ44) (FRL–9949–90)) received during ad- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Diseases Disproportionate Share Hospital journment of the Senate in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Limits’’ ((RIN0938–ZB30) (CMS–2401-N)) re- President of the Senate on November 18, titled ‘‘Endothall; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ceived in the Office of the President of the 2016; to the Committee on Environment and (FRL No. 9953–97) received during adjourn- Senate on November 16, 2016; to the Com- Public Works. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- mittee on Finance. EC–7691. A communication from the Direc- dent of the Senate on November 18, 2016; to EC–7706. A communication from the Chief tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Forestry. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–7699. A communication from the Alter- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the titled ‘‘Findings of Failure to Attain the 1997 nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the PM2.5 Standards; California; San Joaquin of the Secretary, Department of Defense, report of a rule entitled ‘‘United States Valley’’ (FRL–9955–53–Region 9) received dur- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Property Held by Controlled Foreign Cor- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office a rule entitled ‘‘DoD Environmental Labora- porations in Transactions Involving Partner- of the President of the Senate on November tory Accreditation Program (ELAP)’’ ships; Rents and Royalties Derived in the 18, 2016; to the Committee on Environment (RIN0790–AJ16) received in the Office of the Active Conduct of a Trade or Business’’ and Public Works.; to the Committee on En- President of the Senate on November 28, ((RIN1545–BJ48) (TD 9792)) received in the Of- vironment and Public Works. 2016; to the Committee on Armed Services. fice of the President of the Senate on No- EC–7692. A communication from the Direc- EC–7700. A communication from the Assist- vember 15, 2016; to the Committee on Fi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant General Counsel for Legislation and Reg- nance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ulations, Office of the Secretary, Depart- EC–7707. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of Housing and Urban Development, of the Publications and Regulations Branch, titled ‘‘Designation of Areas for Air Quality transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Planning Purposes; Ohio; Redesignation of a rule entitled ‘‘Establishing a More Effec- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.011 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6548 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 report of a rule entitled ‘‘Transaction of In- sion’s Performance and Accountability Re- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- terest—Section 831(b) Micro-Captive Trans- port for fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on fice of the President of the Senate on No- actions’’ (Notice 2016–66) received in the Of- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- vember 21, 2016; to the Committee on Home- fice of the President of the Senate on No- fairs. land Security and Governmental Affairs. vember 15, 2016; to the Committee on Fi- EC–7718. A communication from the Chair- EC–7727. A communication from the Chair- nance. man, National Mediation Board, transmit- man, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, EC–7708. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the Board’s Annual transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Performance and Accountability Report for sion’s Performance and Accountability Re- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Home- port for fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the land Security and Governmental Affairs. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Medicaid and Chil- EC–7719. A communication from the Chief fairs. dren’s Health Insurance Programs: Eligi- of the Border Security Regulations Branch, EC–7728. A communication from the Chair, bility Notices, Fair Hearing and Appeal Customs and Border Protection, Department Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- Processes for Medicaid and Other Provisions of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s Related to Eligibility and Enrollment for ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘The Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 2016 Medicaid and CHIP’’ ((RIN0938–AS27) (CMS– U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation and the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) for 2334-F2)) received in the Office of the Presi- Business Travel Card Program’’ ((RIN1651– the report; to the Committee on Homeland dent of the Senate on November 28, 2016; to AB01) (CBP Dec. 16–20)) received during ad- Security and Governmental Affairs. the Committee on Finance. journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–7729. A communication from the Ad- EC–7709. A communication from the Assist- President of the Senate on November 21, ministrator, U.S. Agency for International ant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Development, transmitting, pursuant to law, Department of State, transmitting, pursuant rity and Governmental Affairs. the Agency’s fiscal year 2016 Agency Finan- to law, a report relative to a waiver of sec- EC–7720. A communication from the Assist- cial Report and the Uniform Resource Loca- tion 1003 of Public Law 100–204 regarding the ant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, De- tor (URL) for the report; to the Committee Palestine Liberation Organization Office; to partment of Homeland Security, transmit- on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Committee on Foreign Relations. ting proposed legislation entitled ‘‘U.S. Im- fairs. EC–7710. A communication from the Assist- migration and Customs Enforcement Pay EC–7730. A communication from the Ad- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Reform Act of 2016’’; to the Committee on ministrator of the U.S. Agency for Inter- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Homeland Security and Governmental Af- national Development, transmitting, pursu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- fairs. ant to law, the Semiannual Report of the In- ment to the International Traffic in Arms EC–7721. A communication from the Presi- spector General for the period from April 1, Regulations: Revision of U.S. Munitions List dent and CEO, Inter-American Foundation, 2016 through September 30, 2016; to the Com- Categories VIII and XIX’’ (RIN1400–AD89) re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Founda- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- ceived in the Office of the President of the tion’s fiscal year 2016 Annual Management mental Affairs. Senate on November 15, 2016; to the Com- Report; to the Committee on Homeland Se- EC–7731. A communication from the Chair- mittee on Foreign Relations. curity and Governmental Affairs. man, Federal Maritime Commission, trans- EC–7711. A communication from the Assist- EC–7722. A communication from the Direc- mitting, pursuant to law, the Commission’s ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- tor, Office of Government Ethics, transmit- Performance and Accountability Report for ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Home- Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, titled ‘‘Executive Branch Ethics Program land Security and Governmental Affairs. the report of the texts and background state- Amendments’’’ (RIN3209–AA42) received in EC–7732. A communication from the Chair- ments of international agreements, other the Office of the President of the Senate on man, Merit Systems Protection Board, than treaties (List 2016–0161 - 2016–0168); to November 17, 2016; to the Committee on transmitting, pursuant to law, the Board’s the Committee on Foreign Relations. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Agency Financial Report for fiscal year 2016; EC–7712. A communication from the Assist- fairs. to the Committee on Homeland Security and ant Secretary for Occupational Safety and EC–7723. A communication from the Senior Governmental Affairs. Health, Department of Labor, transmitting, Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- EC–7733. A communication from the Chair- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled tion Policy, General Services Administra- woman of the Federal Trade Commission, ‘‘Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- Protective Equipment (Fall Protection Sys- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition sion’s fiscal year 2016 Agency Financial Re- tems)’’ (RIN1218–AB80) received during ad- Regulation; Technical Amendments’’ (FAC port and the Uniform Resource Locator journment of the Senate in the Office of the 2005–92) received during adjournment of the (URL) for the report; to the Committee on President of the Senate on November 18, Senate in the Office of the President of the Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Senate on November 21, 2016; to the Com- fairs. Labor, and Pensions. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- EC–7734. A communication from the Chair- EC–7713. A communication from the Assist- mental Affairs. man, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ant General Counsel for Regulatory Affairs, EC–7724. A communication from the Senior transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- sion’s Performance and Accountability Re- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tion Policy, General Services Administra- port for fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on a rule entitled ‘‘Benefits Payable in Termi- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- nated Single-Employer Plans; Interest As- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition fairs. sumptions for Paying Benefits’’ (29 CFR Part Regulation: Removal of Regulations Relat- EC–7735. A communication from the Under 4022) received in the Office of the President ing to Telegraphic Communication’’ Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- of the Senate on November 28, 2016; to the ((RIN9000–AN23) (FAC 2005–92)) received dur- mitting, pursuant to law, a report of a delay Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office in submission of the Department of Defense Pensions. of the President of the Senate on November Agency Financial Report (AFR) for fiscal EC–7714. A communication from the Presi- 21, 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Se- year 2016; to the Committee on Homeland Se- dent and CEO, Inter-American Foundation, curity and Governmental Affairs. curity and Governmental Affairs. transmitting, pursuant to law, the Founda- EC–7725. A communication from the Senior EC–7736. A communication from the Staff tion’s fiscal year 2016 Annual Management Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- Director, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Report; to the Committee on Homeland Se- tion Policy, General Services Administra- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- curity and Governmental Affairs. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- sion’s Performance and Accountability Re- EC–7715. A communication from the Sec- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition port for fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Regulation; Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ant to law, the Agency Financial Report for Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Rep- fairs. fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Home- resentation’’ ((RIN9000–AM90) (FAC 2005–92)) EC–7737. A communication from the Chair- land Security and Governmental Affairs. received during adjournment of the Senate man, National Mediation Board, transmit- EC–7716. A communication from the Chair in the Office of the President of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the Board’s Annual of the Securities and Exchange Commission, on November 21, 2016; to the Committee on Performance and Accountability Report for transmitting, pursuant to law, the Semi- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- fiscal year 2016; to the Committee on Home- annual Report of the Inspector General and a fairs. land Security and Governmental Affairs. Management Report for the period from EC–7726. A communication from the Senior EC–7738. A communication from the Chief April 1, 2016 through September 30, 2016; to Procurement Executive, Office of Acquisi- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, the Committee on Homeland Security and tion Policy, General Services Administra- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Governmental Affairs. tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–7717. A communication from the Staff port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition report of a rule entitled ‘‘Extension of Im- Director, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular port Restrictions Imposed on Certain Ar- transmitting, pursuant to law, the Commis- 2005–92; Introduction’’ (FAC 2005–92) received chaeological and Ethnological Material from

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A communication from the Man- EC–7755. A communication from the Man- tion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal port of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisition Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2005–92; Small Entity Compliance Guide’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- (FAC 2005–92) received during adjournment of ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; Engine Alliance Turbofan the Senate in the Office of the President of planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– the Senate on November 21, 2016; to the Com- 2015–6538)) received in the Office of the Presi- 2012–1293)) received in the Office of the Presi- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- dent of the Senate on November 17, 2016; to dent of the Senate on November 17, 2016; to mental Affairs. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–7740. A communication from the Chief Transportation. Transportation. of the Regulatory Coordination Division, EC–7748. A communication from the Man- EC–7756. A communication from the Man- Citizenship and Immigration Services, De- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal partment of Homeland Security, transmit- Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prohibi- titled ‘‘Retention of EB–1, EB–2, and EB–3 law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tion Against Certain Flights in the Sim- Immigrant Workers and Program Improve- ness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Can- feropol (UKFV) and Dniproptrovsk (UKDV) ments Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant ada Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket Flight Information Regions (FIRs)’’ Workers’’ (RIN1615–AC05) received during ad- No. FAA–2016–9144)) received in the Office of ((RIN2120–AK92) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0225)) journment of the Senate in the Office of the the President of the Senate on November 15, received in the Office of the President of the President of the Senate on November 18, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- 2016; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–7741. A communication from the Dep- EC–7749. A communication from the Man- tation. uty General Counsel, Office of Financial As- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–7757. A communication from the Man- sistance, Small Business Administration, Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of a rule entitled ‘‘Debt Refinancing in 504 law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Loan Program’’ (RIN3245–AG79) received in ness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- the Office of the President of the Senate on GmbH Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket ness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron’’ November 28, 2016; to the Committee on No. FAA–2016–9318)) received in the Office of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–3821)) Small Business and Entrepreneurship. the President of the Senate on November 17, received in the Office of the President of the EC–7742. A communication from the Man- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Science, and Transportation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–7750. A communication from the Man- tation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–7758. A communication from the Trial law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of Attorney, Office of Aviation Enforcement ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to and Proceedings, Department of Transpor- AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–5589)) received law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule in the Office of the President of the Senate ness Directives; Embraer S.A. Airplanes’’ entitled ‘‘Organization and Delegation of on November 17, 2016; to the Committee on ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–8160)) Powers and Duties in the Transportation Ac- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. received in the Office of the President of the quisition Regulation’’ (RIN2105–AE41) re- EC–7743. A communication from the Man- Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- ceived in the Office of the President of the agement and Program Analyst, Federal mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- Aviation Administration, Department of tation. mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–7751. A communication from the Man- tation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–7759. A communication from the Trial ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Aviation Administration, Department of Attorney, Office of Aviation Enforcement AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–0465)) received Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to and Proceedings, Department of Transpor- in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tation, transmitting, pursuant to law, a rule on November 17, 2016; to the Committee on ness Directives; Honeywell International Inc. entitled ‘‘Enhancing Airline Passenger Pro- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Turboprop Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Dock- tections III’’ (RIN2105–AE11) received in the EC–7744. A communication from the Man- et No. FAA–2006–23706)) received in the Office Office of the President of the Senate on No- agement and Program Analyst, Federal of the President of the Senate on November vember 17, 2016; to the Committee on Com- Aviation Administration, Department of 17, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–7760. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–7752. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–8464)) Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- received in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment of Class E Airspace; Miles City, MT’’ Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2016–7046)) mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ness Directives; Pratt and Whitney Division received in the Office of the President of the tation. Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket Senate on November 17, 2016; to the Com- EC–7745. A communication from the Man- No. FAA–2016–5423)) received in the Office of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- agement and Program Analyst, Federal the President of the Senate on November 17, tation. Aviation Administration, Department of 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–7761. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–7753. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutsch- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to land GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutsch- Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- land GmbH) (Airbus Helicopters) Heli- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Fal- copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- mouth, MA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. 2014–0578)) received in the Office of the Presi- ness Directives; Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau FAA–2016–5444)) received in the Office of the dent of the Senate on November 17, 2016; to GmbH Gliders’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. President of the Senate on November 17, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and FAA–2016–6123)) received in the Office of the 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation. President of the Senate on November 17, Science, and Transportation. EC–7746. A communication from the Man- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–7762. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of EC–7754. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- ness Directives; Airbus Helicopters Deutsch- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Ha- land GmbH (Previously Eurocopter Deutsch- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- gerstown, MD’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.015 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6550 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 FAA–2015–4513)) received in the Office of the cations on the same subject. It supersedes all be available on the Internet, and for other President of the Senate on November 17, previous applications by this Legislature on purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, the same subject: Now, therefore, be it curity and Governmental Affairs. Science, and Transportation. Resolved, by the House of Representatives of EC–7763. A communication from the Man- the Ninetieth Legislature of the State of South f agement and Program Analyst, Federal Dakota, the Senate concurring therein, That Aviation Administration, Department of the State of South Dakota does hereby apply Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to to the Congress of the United States to call SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard an amendment convention pursuant to Arti- SENATE RESOLUTIONS Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- cle V of the United States Constitution lim- The following concurrent resolutions off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ited to proposing an amendment to the dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (43); United States Constitution requiring that in and Senate resolutions were read, and Amdt. No. 3716’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in the absence of a national emergency, the referred (or acted upon), as indicated: the Office of the President of the Senate on total of all federal appropriations made by By Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. November 17, 2016; to the Committee on Congress for any fiscal year may not exceed RUBIO): Commerce, Science, and Transportation. the total of all estimated federal revenues S. Res. 620. A resolution reaffirming the EC–7764. A communication from the Man- for that fiscal year, together with any re- United States-Argentina partnership and agement and Program Analyst, Federal lated and appropriate fiscal restraints; and recognizing Argentina’s economic reforms; Aviation Administration, Department of be it further to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Resolved, This application is to be consid- By Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Ms. BALD- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard ered as covering the same subject matter as WIN, Mr. COONS, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- the presently outstanding balanced budget Mr. MERKLEY): off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- applications from other states, including S. Res. 621. A resolution designating No- dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (1); Amdt. previously-adopted applications from Ala- vember 2016 as National Hospice and Pallia- No. 3718’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in the Of- bama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Dela- tive Care Month; to the Committee on the fice of the President of the Senate on No- ware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kan- Judiciary. vember 17, 2016; to the Committee on Com- sas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mis- By Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Ms. KLO- merce, Science, and Transportation. sissippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New BUCHAR, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, EC–7765. A communication from the Man- Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. agement and Program Analyst, Federal Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. INHOFE, Mr. DAINES, Mr. MORAN, Mrs. Aviation Administration, Department of This application shall be aggregated with FEINSTEIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HOEVEN, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to same for the purpose of attaining the two- Mr. BENNET, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard thirds of states necessary to require the call- HATCH, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. LANKFORD, Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- ing of a convention for proposing a balanced Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. RISCH, Mr. MCCAIN, off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- budget amendment but may not be aggre- Mr. WICKER, Mr. ENZI, Mr. BOOKER, dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (233); gated with any applications on any other Mr. PETERS, Mr. CASEY, Mr. TILLIS, Amdt. No. 371’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in subject; and be it further Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCOTT, and Mrs. MUR- the Office of the President of the Senate on Resolved, That the other states be encour- RAY): November 17, 2016; to the Committee on aged to make similar applications for an S. Res. 622. A resolution expressing support Commerce, Science, and Transportation. amendment convention pursuant to Article for the goals of National Adoption Day and EC–7766. A communication from the Man- V of the Constitution of the United States; National Adoption Month by promoting na- agement and Program Analyst, Federal and be it further tional awareness of adoption and the chil- Aviation Administration, Department of Resolved, That this application constitutes dren awaiting families, celebrating children Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to a continuing application for such amend- and families involved in adoption, and en- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard ment convention pursuant to Article V of couraging the people of the United States to Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- the Constitution of the United States until secure safety, permanency, and well-being, off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- the legislatures of two-thirds of the states for all children; considered and agreed to. dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (85); have made such applications and such con- By Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. MI- Amdt. No. 3715’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in vention has been called by the Congress of KULSKI, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. MUR- the Office of the President of the Senate on the United States; and be it further KOWSKI, Mr. TESTER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. November 17, 2016; to the Committee on Resolved, That the secretary of state trans- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mrs. SHA- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. mit copies of this resolution to the President HEEN, Mr. KIRK, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. ROB- f of the United States, the Speaker and the ERTS, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mrs. Clerk of the United States House of Rep- BOXER, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. COONS, Mr. PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS resentatives, the President and the Clerk of HATCH, Mr. PETERS, Mr. LANKFORD, The following petition or memorial the United States Senate, the members of Mr. NELSON, Mr. THUNE, Mr. MENEN- was laid before the Senate and was re- the South Dakota congressional delegation, DEZ, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. CARPER, Ms. ferred or ordered to lie on the table as and the legislatures of each of the several AYOTTE, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. CRAPO, states, attesting the adoption of this resolu- indicated: Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. COTTON, Mr. tion by the Legislature of the State of South UDALL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CASEY, Mrs. POM–255. A joint resolution adopted by the Dakota. CAPITO, Mr. KING, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. Legislature of the State of South Dakota f MARKEY, Mr. BENNET, Mr. FRANKEN, making formal application to the United Mr. MANCHIN, and Mr. PERDUE): States Congress to call an Article V conven- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND S. Res. 623. A resolution recognizing the tion of the states for the sole purpose of pro- JOINT RESOLUTIONS vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, posing a federal balanced budget amendment and continues to play, in supporting the to the United States Constitution; to the The following bills and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first homeland security and national defense of Committee on the Judiciary. the United States; considered and agreed to. HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 1001 and second times by unanimous con- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. Whereas, the Legislature of the State of sent, and referred as indicated: LEAHY, Mr. REID, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. MI- South Dakota hereby applies to Congress, By Mr. JOHNSON: KULSKI, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. under the provisions of Article V of the Con- S. 3483. A bill to amend chapter 8 of title 5, REED, Mr. CARPER, Ms. STABENOW, stitution of the United States, for the calling United States Code, to provide for en bloc Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. UDALL, Mr. of a convention of the states limited to pro- consideration in resolutions of disapproval MERKLEY, Mr. BENNET, Mr. FRANKEN, posing an amendment to the Constitution of for ‘‘midnight rules’’, and for other purposes; Mr. COONS, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. MUR- the United States requiring that in the ab- to the Committee on Homeland Security and PHY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. sence of a national emergency, the total of Governmental Affairs. WARREN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BOOKER, all federal appropriations made by Congress By Mr. TESTER: and Mr. CASEY): for any fiscal year may not exceed the total S. 3484. A bill to establish an advisory com- S. Con. Res. 56. A concurrent resolution of all estimated federal revenues for that fis- mittee to issue nonbinding governmentwide clarifying any potential misunderstanding as cal year, together with any related and ap- guidelines on making public information to whether actions taken by President-elect propriate fiscal restraints; and available on the Internet, to require publicly Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Whereas, this application constitutes a available Government information held by Emoluments Clause, and calling on Presi- continuing application in accordance with the executive branch to be made available on dent-elect Trump to divest his interest in, Article V of the Constitution of the United the Internet, to express the sense of Congress and sever his relationship to, the Trump Or- States until the legislatures of at least two- that publicly available information held by ganization; to the Committee on Homeland thirds of the several states have made appli- the legislative and judicial branches should Security and Governmental Affairs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.017 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6551 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS nosis, and treatment regarding deaf Lawrence Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby in rec- S. 298 and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, ognition of his achievements and con- and young children. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the tributions to American major league names of the Senator from Vermont S. 2427 athletics, civil rights, and the Armed (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator from Maine At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the Forces during World War II. (Ms. COLLINS) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Minnesota S. 3245 Delaware (Mr. CARPER) were added as (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- cosponsors of S. 298, a bill to amend ti- sor of S. 2427, a bill to prohibit dis- At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the tles XIX and XXI of the Social Secu- crimination against individuals with name of the Senator from Minnesota rity Act to provide States with the op- disabilities who need long-term serv- (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- tion of providing services to children ices and supports, and for other pur- sponsor of S. 3245, a bill to amend title poses. with medically complex conditions VIII of the Public Health Service Act under the Medicaid program and Chil- S. 2551 to extend advanced education nursing At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the dren’s Health Insurance Program grants to support clinical nurse spe- through a care coordination program name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. cialist programs, and for other pur- focused on improving health outcomes WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. for children with medically complex 2551, a bill to help prevent acts of geno- poses. conditions and lowering costs, and for cide and mass atrocities, which threat- S. 3256 other purposes. en national and international security, At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the S. 624 by enhancing United States civilian ca- name of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. BROWN, the pacities to prevent and mitigate such (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Massachu- crises. of S. 3256, a bill to amend the Foreign setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- S. 2680 sponsor of S. 624, a bill to amend title At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the Assistance Act of 1961 to provide assist- XVIII of the Social Security Act to names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. ance for developing countries to pro- waive coinsurance under Medicare for BROWN) and the Senator from Kansas mote quality basic education and to es- colorectal cancer screening tests, re- (Mr. MORAN) were added as cosponsors tablish the goal of all children in gardless of whether therapeutic inter- of S. 2680, a bill to amend the Public school and learning as an objective of vention is required during the screen- Health Service Act to provide com- the United States foreign assistance ing. prehensive mental health reform, and policy, and for other purposes. S. 849 for other purposes. S. 3359 At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the S. 2713 name of the Senator from New Hamp- At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from Washington names of the Senator from Rhode Is- sponsor of S. 849, a bill to amend the (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- land (Mr. WHITEHOUSE), the Senator Public Health Service Act to provide sor of S. 2713, a bill to provide for the from Texas (Mr. CORNYN), the Senator for systematic data collection and implementation of a Precision Medi- from Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the analysis and epidemiological research cine Initiative. Senator from Utah (Mr. HATCH), the regarding Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Par- S. 2873 Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), kinson’s disease, and other neuro- At the request of Mr. HATCH, the the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. logical diseases. name of the Senator from Oklahoma BLUMENTHAL), and the Senator from S. 979 (Mr. INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE) were At the request of Mr. NELSON, the of S. 2873, a bill to require studies and name of the Senator from Wisconsin reports examining the use of, and op- added as cosponsors of S. 3359, a bill to (Ms. BALDWIN) was added as a cospon- portunities to use, technology-enabled amend title I of the Omnibus Crime sor of S. 979, a bill to amend title 10, collaborative learning and capacity Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to United States Code, to repeal the rebuilding models to improve programs authorize grants for heroin and meth- quirement for reduction of survivor an- of the Department of Health and amphetamine task forces. nuities under the Survivor Benefit Human Services, and for other pur- S. 3450 Plan by veterans’ dependency and in- poses. demnity compensation, and for other S. 2971 At the request of Mr. BROWN, the purposes. At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the name of the Senator from New Mexico S. 1476 name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. sor of S. 3450, a bill to amend the Inter- name of the Senator from Delaware 2971, a bill to authorize the National nal Revenue Code of 1986 to include (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor Urban Search and Rescue Response electric charging of certain vehicles as of S. 1476, a bill to require States to re- System. a qualified transportation fringe ben- port to the Attorney General certain S. 3065 efit excluded from gross income. information regarding shooting inci- At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the dents involving law enforcement offi- name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. S. 3475 cers, and for other purposes. KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. COONS, the S. 2126 3065, a bill to amend parts B and E of name of the Senator from Vermont At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the title IV of the Social Security Act to (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from Massachu- invest in funding prevention and fam- of S. 3475, a bill to delay the amend- setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- ily services to help keep children safe ments to rule 41 of the Federal Rules of sponsor of S. 2126, a bill to reauthorize and supported at home, to ensure that the women’s business center program children in foster care are placed in the Criminal Procedure. of the Small Business Administration, least restrictive, most family-like, and S. RES. 616 and for other purposes. appropriate settings, and for other pur- At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the S. 2424 poses. name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, S. 3149 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor the name of the Senator from Mary- At the request of Mr. BROWN, the of S. Res. 616, a resolution supporting land (Mr. CARDIN) was added as a co- name of the Senator from New Jersey sponsor of S. 2424, a bill to amend the (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- the goals and ideals of American Dia- Public Health Service Act to reauthor- sor of S. 3149, a bill to posthumously betes Month. ize a program for early detection, diag- award a Congressional Gold Medal to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.021 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE S6552 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE November 29, 2016 SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS ports President Macri’s effort to deepen Ar- uals with family, loved ones, and health care gentina’s integration with the global econ- professionals: Now, therefore, be it omy’’ and that ‘‘our governments will be Resolved, That the Senate— SENATE RESOLUTION 620—RE- supporting policies that are aimed at strong, (1) designates November 2016 as National AFFIRMING THE UNITED sustainable, and balanced economic growth’’: Hospice and Palliative Care Month; and STATES-ARGENTINA PARTNER- Now, therefore, be it (2) encourages the people of the United States— SHIP AND RECOGNIZING ARGEN- Resolved, That the Senate— (1) upholds its commitment to the partner- (A) to increase their understanding and TINA’S ECONOMIC REFORMS ship between the United States and Argen- awareness of care at the end of life; and Mr. COONS (for himself and Mr. tina and reaffirms that the Argentine Repub- (B) to observe National Hospice and Pallia- RUBIO) submitted the following resolu- lic is a major non-NATO ally of the United tive Care Month with appropriate activities tion; which was referred to the Com- States; and programs. mittee on Foreign Relations: (2) encourages the Department of State to f coordinate an interagency strategy to in- S. RES. 620 crease cooperation with the Government of SENATE RESOLUTION 622—EX- Whereas, on November 22, 2015, the citizens Argentina on areas of bilateral, regional, and PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE of the Argentine Republic elected Mauricio global concern; GOALS OF NATIONAL ADOPTION Macri as their President; (3) commends President Mauricio Macri DAY AND NATIONAL ADOPTION Whereas President Macri has pledged to and his Administration for making far- MONTH BY PROMOTING NA- promote greater national unity, rebuild the reaching economic reforms that will benefit TIONAL AWARENESS OF ADOP- economy, combat domestic corruption, the people of Argentina, stimulate economic strengthen freedom of the press, defend TION AND THE CHILDREN growth, and deepen Argentina’s integration AWAITING FAMILIES, CELE- human rights abroad, attract foreign direct with the global economy; investment, return to international credit BRATING CHILDREN AND FAMI- (4) praises the Government of Argentina markets, and reassert Argentina’s leadership for resolving its dispute with international LIES INVOLVED IN ADOPTION, globally; creditors; and AND ENCOURAGING THE PEOPLE Whereas President Macri has emphasized (5) encourages the Government of Argen- OF THE UNITED STATES TO SE- his intention to seek closer ties with the tina to continue to investigate and prosecute CURE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, United States and restore the bilateral part- those responsible for the 1994 bombing of the nership previously enjoyed by both coun- AND WELL-BEING, FOR ALL Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association tries; CHILDREN (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, as well as the Janu- Whereas the Argentine Republic is a major ary 2015 death of AMIA special prosecutor Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Ms. KLO- non-NATO ally of the United States; BUCHAR, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. GRASSLEY, Whereas United States-Argentina relations Alberto Nisman. Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. INHOFE, are historically characterized by comprehen- f Mr. DAINES, Mr. MORAN, Mrs. FEIN- sive commercial ties and strong bilateral cooperation on human rights, peacekeeping, SENATE RESOLUTION 621—DESIG- STEIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. HOEVEN, Mr. science and technology, non-proliferation, NATING NOVEMBER 2016 AS NA- BENNET, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. HATCH, Mr. and education, as well as on regional and TIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIA- COCHRAN, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. ROUNDS, global issues; TIVE CARE MONTH Mr. RISCH, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. WICKER, Whereas President Barack Obama traveled Mr. ENZI, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. PETERS, Mr. to Argentina in March 2016 to strengthen en- Mr. WYDEN (for himself, Ms. BALD- CASEY, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. gagement on trade and investment, renew- WIN, Mr. COONS, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, and SCOTT, and Mrs. MURRAY) submitted able energy, climate change, security, and Mr. MERKLEY) submitted the following the following resolution; which was peacekeeping issues; resolution; which was referred to the considered and agreed to: Whereas, in an appearance with President Committee on the Judiciary: Macri at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires, S. RES. 622 President Obama said that ‘‘our countries S. RES. 621 Whereas there are millions of unparented share profound values in common—respect Whereas hospice and palliative care serv- children in the world, including 427,910 chil- for human rights, for individual freedoms, ices empower individuals to live as fully as dren in the foster care system in the United for democracy, for justice, and for peace’’; possible, surrounded and supported by family States, approximately 111,820 of whom are Whereas the United States Department of and loved ones, despite serious and life-lim- waiting for families to adopt them; the Treasury no longer opposes multilateral iting illnesses; Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster development banks lending to Argentina be- Whereas hospice and palliative care can care in the United States are age 10 or cause of the Government of Argentina’s bring patients and family caregivers high- younger; ‘‘progress on key issues and positive eco- quality care delivered by an interdiscipli- Whereas the average length of time a child nomic policy trajectory’’; nary team of skilled professionals that in- spends in foster care is approximately 2 Whereas President Macri prioritized Ar- cludes physicians, nurses, social workers, years; gentina resolving its 15-year standoff with therapists, counselors, health aides, spiritual Whereas for many foster children, the wait private creditors stemming from the 2001– care providers, and others who make the for a loving family in which the children are 2002 economic crisis; wishes of each patient and family a priority; nurtured, comforted, and protected seems Whereas the Macri Administration lifted Whereas advance care planning involves an endless; controls on trade, currency, and poultry, en- individual making decisions about the Whereas, in 2015, over 20,000 youth ‘‘aged hanced the quality and transparency of gov- health care the individual would want to re- out’’ of foster care by reaching adulthood ernment data, and eliminated subsidies on ceive if faced with a serious or life-limiting without being placed in a permanent home; electricity, water, and gas; illness or unable to speak on behalf of the in- Whereas every day, loving and nurturing Whereas, in April 2016, the Government of dividual; families are strengthened and expanded when Argentina issued $16,500,000,000 in new gov- Whereas hospice and palliative care focus committed and dedicated individuals make ernment bonds and paid $9,300,000,000 to hold- on quality of life through pain management an important difference in the life of a child out creditors to resolve its default settle- and symptom control, caregiver training and through adoption; ments, which facilitated Argentina’s return assistance, and emotional and spiritual sup- Whereas a 2007 survey conducted by the to international financial markets; port, allowing patients to live fully until the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption dem- Whereas Argentina is Latin America’s end of life, surrounded and supported by onstrated that although ‘‘Americans over- third largest economy and the International loved ones, friends, and committed care- whelmingly support the concept of adoption, Monetary Fund, in April 2016, claimed the givers; and in particular foster care adoption . . . Macri Administration ‘‘embarked on an am- Whereas every year more than 1,650,000 in- foster care adoptions have not increased sig- bitious, much needed transition to remove dividuals in the United States living with nificantly over the past 5 years’’; domestic imbalances and distortions and life-limiting illness, and the families of the Whereas while nearly a quarter of individ- correct relative prices’’; individuals, receive care and support from uals in the United States have considered Whereas Secretary of State John Kerry hospice programs in communities through- adoption, a majority of individuals in the visited Argentina in August 2016 to launch a out the United States; United States have misperceptions about the High-Level Dialogue to develop and sustain Whereas more than 430,000 trained volun- process of adopting children from foster care cooperation on bilateral, regional, and global teers contribute 19,000,000 hours of service to and the children who are eligible for adop- challenges, including democratic develop- hospice programs annually; and tion; ment and protection of human rights in Whereas hospice and palliative care pro- Whereas 50 percent of individuals in the Latin America; and viders encourage all individuals to learn United States believe that children enter the Whereas Secretary Kerry, during his visit, more about the options of the individuals for foster care system because of juvenile delin- stated that ‘‘the United States strongly sup- care and to share the wishes of the individ- quency, when in reality the vast majority of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.023 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6553 children who have entered the foster care considered critical to the United States war SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- system were victims of neglect, abandon- effort, piloting aircraft that in total flew TION 56—CLARIFYING ANY PO- ment, or abuse; 24,000,000 miles over 18 months, reporting 173 TENTIAL MISUNDERSTANDING Whereas 39 percent of individuals in the possible enemy submarines, and dropping 82 AS TO WHETHER ACTIONS United States believe that foster care adop- bombs or depth charges; tion is expensive, when in reality there is no TAKEN BY PRESIDENT-ELECT Whereas Civil Air Patrol civilian volun- DONALD TRUMP CONSTITUTE A substantial cost for adopting from foster teers flew privately owned light aircraft VIOLATION OF THE EMOLU- care and financial support is available to armed with military bombs at the expense of adoptive parents after the adoption is final- the volunteers, often at low altitude, in bad MENTS CLAUSE, AND CALLING ized; weather, and up to 60 miles from shore; ON PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP TO Whereas family reunification, kinship Whereas Civil Air Patrol civilian volun- DIVEST HIS INTEREST IN, AND care, and domestic and intercounty adoption teers undertook other vital World War II SEVER HIS RELATIONSHIP TO, promote permanency and stability to a far THE TRUMP ORGANIZATION greater degree than long-term institutional- missions nationwide, which included border patrols, search and rescue operations, cou- ization or long-term, often disrupted, foster Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, care; rier and cargo services, and air defense and Whereas November is National Adoption pilot training; Mr. REID, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. MIKULSKI, Month, and National Adoption Day occurs in Whereas, unlike many organizations at the Mrs. BOXER, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. REED, Mr. November; time, the Civil Air Patrol welcomed women CARPER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. WHITE- Whereas National Adoption Day is a collec- into its ranks to fly for the Civil Air Patrol, HOUSE, Mr. UDALL, Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. tive national effort to find permanent, loving with approximately one-half of the women BENNET, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. COONS, Ms. families for children in the foster care sys- later joining the Women’s Airforce Service BALDWIN, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. tem; Pilots (commonly known as ‘‘WASP’’) after HEINRICH, Ms. WARREN, Mr. MARKEY, Whereas, since the first National Adoption having first flown with the Civil Air Patrol; Day in 2000, nearly 58,500 children have Whereas the Civil Air Patrol was open to Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. CASEY) submitted joined permanent families during National all pilots interested in flying for the Civil the following concurrent resolution; Adoption Day; and Air Patrol, which allowed African-Americans which was referred to the Committee Whereas the President traditionally issues an opportunity to serve and fly for the on Homeland Security and Govern- an annual proclamation to declare the United States well before the adoption of the mental Affairs: month of November as National Adoption integrated Armed Forces; Month, and National Adoption Day is on No- S. CON. RES. 56 Whereas, in 2016, the Civil Air Patrol con- vember 19, 2016: Now, therefore, be it Whereas article I, section 9, clause 8 of the Resolved, That the Senate— tinues its critical mission in service to the United States, now as a vital partner for the United States Constitution (commonly (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- known as the ‘‘Emoluments Clause’’) de- tional Adoption Day and National Adoption Air Force, serving as the auxiliary force, and, since 2015, as an official component of clares, ‘‘No title of Nobility shall be granted Month; by the United States: And no Person holding the total force; (2) recognizes that every child should have any Office of Profit or Trust under them, Whereas the Civil Air Patrol remains one a permanent and loving family; and shall, without the Consent of the Congress, of the premier inland search and rescue orga- (3) encourages the people of the United accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or States to consider adoption during the nizations of the United States, and was cred- Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, month of November and throughout the ited with saving the lives of 69 individuals Prince, or foreign State.’’; year. through search and rescue operations in 2015; Whereas, according to the remarks of Gov- f Whereas the Civil Air Patrol continues to ernor Edmund Randolph at the 1787 Constitu- fulfill many other vital missions, including SENATE RESOLUTION 623—RECOG- tional Convention, the Emoluments Clause helping train interceptor pilots and un- ‘‘was thought proper, in order to exclude cor- NIZING THE VITAL ROLE THE manned aerial vehicle operators under real- ruption and foreign influence, to prohibit CIVIL AIR PATROL HAS PLAYED, istic conditions, aerial observation missions, any one in office from receiving or holding AND CONTINUES TO PLAY, IN counterdrug operations, disaster relief sup- any emoluments from foreign states’’; SUPPORTING THE HOMELAND port, live organ transport, aerospace edu- Whereas the issue of foreign corruption SECURITY AND NATIONAL DE- cation, cadet programs, and Reserve Officer greatly concerned the Founding Fathers of FENSE OF THE UNITED STATES Training Corps orientation flights; the United States, such that Alexander Ham- Whereas the continued work of the all-vol- ilton in Federalist No. 22 wrote, ‘‘In repub- Ms. COLLINS (for herself, Ms. MIKUL- unteer force of the Civil Air Patrol offers lics, persons elevated from the mass of the SKI, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Ms. MURKOWSKI, vital support to homeland security and de- community, by the suffrages of their fellow- Mr. TESTER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WHITE- fense missions; and citizens, to stations of great pre-eminence HOUSE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. Whereas the weekly youth and aerospace and power, may find compensations for be- traying their trust, which, to any but minds KIRK, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. education programs of the Civil Air Patrol animated and guided by superior virtue, may WYDEN, Mr. INHOFE, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. continue to introduce young students to the appear to exceed the proportion of interest GARDNER, Mr. COONS, Mr. HATCH, Mr. field of aviation and instill within the stu- they have in the common stock, and to over- PETERS, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. NELSON, dents the values of national service and per- balance the obligations of duty. Hence it is Mr. THUNE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SUL- sonal responsibility: Now, therefore, be it that history furnishes us with so many mor- LIVAN, Mr. CARPER, Ms. AYOTTE, Ms. Resolved, That the Senate— tifying examples of the prevalency of foreign BALDWIN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. (1) applauds the Civil Air Patrol for 75 corruption in republican governments.’’; COTTON, Mr. UDALL, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. years of continuous service in times of peace Whereas the President of the United States CASEY, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. KING, Mr. and war; is the head of the executive branch of the ROUNDS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BENNET, Mr. (2) recognizes the critical emergency serv- Federal Government and is expected to have FRANKEN, Mr. MANCHIN, and Mr. ices, training support, and mission capabili- undivided loyalty to the United States, and PERDUE) submitted the following reso- ties that the Civil Air Patrol offers State clearly occupies an ‘‘office of profit or trust’’ lution; which was considered and and national homeland security agencies as within the meaning of article I, section 9, clause 8 of the Constitution, according to the well as the United States Armed Forces; and agreed to: Office of Legal Counsel of the Department of (3) commends the more than 23,500 youth S. RES. 623 Justice; and 32,500 adult volunteers of the Civil Air Whereas, on December 1, 1941, a new civil- Whereas the Office of Legal Counsel of the ian defense organization known as the Civil Patrol, who hail from a range of professions Department of Justice opined in 2009 that Air Patrol was founded, which was to rely on and across the United States, and dedicate corporations owned or controlled by a for- volunteer civilian aviators who would fly in their time to the service of their commu- eign government are presumptively foreign support of the homeland security of the nities and the United States. states under the Emoluments Clause; United States; Whereas President-elect Donald J. Trump Whereas with the attack on Pearl Harbor 6 has a business network, the Trump Organiza- days later and the entry of the United States tion, that has financial interests around the into World War II, the Civil Air Patrol would world and negotiates and concludes trans- find itself serving the United States in ways actions with foreign states and entities that that were not imagined at the time of the are extensions of foreign states; conception of the Civil Air Patrol; Whereas Michael Cohen, an attorney for Whereas the Civil Air Patrol initially en- Donald J. Trump and the Trump Organiza- gaged in coastal patrol operations that were tion, has stated that the Trump Organization

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I wish President- Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, and Eric Trump; Longstanding precedent has made it Elect Trump would be inclined to con- Whereas the very nature of a ‘‘blind trust’’ plain the President of the United tinue the longstanding and bipartisan is such that the official will have no control over, will receive no communications about, States, as the head of the executive tradition of Presidential traditions. and will have no knowledge of the identity of branch of government, clearly occupies In September, Mr. Trump said, if he the specific assets held in the trust, and that an office of profit or trust. As such, the were elected, he would absolutely sever the manager of the trust is independent of emolument clause clearly applies to ties to The Trump Organization. De- the owner, and as such the arrangement pro- and constrains whoever holds the Oval spite that pledge, it has since become posed by Mr. Cohen is not a blind trust; Office of the Presidency. clear that absent intervention by this Whereas Presidents Ronald Reagan, George For those who claim to value a strict body, the President-elect may not fol- H. W. Bush, William J. Clinton, and George interpretation of the Constitution and low the precedents established by his W. Bush have set the precedent of using true who place upholding the Constitution blind trusts, in which their holdings were predecessors. In so doing, he may liquidated and placed in new investments un- above partisan politics, the unambig- well—for whatever reason and what- known to them by an independent trustee uous reading and meaning are clear ever motive—place himself and our who managed them free of familial bias; and evident. Put simply, the American Constitution in jeopardy. Whereas the intermingling of the business public has a right to know the Presi- As a separate and coequal branch of of the Trump Organization and the work of dent of the United States is acting in government, the Senate has a duty and government has the potential to constitute their best interest and not because he the foreign corruption so feared by the obligation to safeguard our Constitu- or she has received some benefit or gift tion. It is to the Constitution, after all, Founding Fathers and betray the trust of from a foreign government, such as America’s citizens; not the person or position, that we Whereas the intent of this resolution is to Russia or China or any foreign entity. swear our oath of office and to nourish prevent any potential misunderstanding or They need to know the President of the the republican virtues that have al- crisis with regards to whether the actions of United States is making decisions lowed our Nation and government to Donald J. Trump as President of the United about potential trade agreements, flourish. States will violate the Emoluments Clause sending troops into war, or where we We must do so because following the of the Constitution, Federal law, or funda- spend America’s great resources is mental principles of ethics; and election, it appears that President- based upon what is in the public inter- Elect Trump may have changed his Whereas Congress has an institutional, est and not because it would advance constitutional obligation to ensure that the mind about the promises he made as he President of the United States does not vio- the President’s private pecuniary in- sought office. Mr. Trump’s lawyers an- late the Emoluments Clause and is dis- terests. nounced The Trump Organization charging the obligations of office based on The Founding Fathers’ concerns on would be placed into a ‘‘blind trust,’’ the national interest, not based on personal this subject were neither abstract nor managed by Don Trump’s older chil- interest: Now, therefore, be it baseless. Alexander Hamilton made dren, Donald Trump, Jr., Ivanka Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- specific references to these dangers in Trump, and Eric Trump. resentatives concurring), That Congress— the Federalist Papers. While the Con- Let me be clear, as the gravity of (1) calls upon President-elect Donald J. stitution was being debated in Amer- this issue demands absolute clarity. Trump to follow the precedent established by ica, the Polish Lithuanian Common- prior presidents and convert his assets to The financial arrangement described wealth was in the process of being simple, conflict-free holdings, adopt blind by Mr. Trump and his lawyers is not a ruthlessly dismembered by her neigh- trusts managed by an independent trustee blind trust. It just isn’t. We can’t allow bors—Prussia, the Austrian Empire with no relationship to Donald J. Trump or Mr. Trump or his lawyers to trick us or and Russia. his businesses, or take other equivalent the American people into thinking it is measures, in order to ensure compliance Poland’s neighbors bribed Polish with the Emoluments Clause of the United Government officials and succeeded in just because they use that term. States Constitution; paralyzing the state for decades. The A true blind trust, including the ones (2) calls upon President-elect Donald J. Founding Fathers placed the emolu- established by past Presidents, is an Trump not to use the powers or opportuni- ments clause, an explicit bar on foreign arrangement where the official has no ties of his position as President-elect or control over, will receive no commu- President of the United States for any pur- corruption and interference, within the Constitution so we may avoid Poland’s nications about, and will have no pose related to the Trump Organization; and knowledge of the identity of the spe- (3) regards, in the absence of such actions fate. outlined in paragraph (1) or specific author- Happily, the emoluments clause has cific assets held in the trust, and the ization by Congress, dealings that Donald J. not been a section of the Constitution trust’s managers operate independ- Trump, as President of the United States, that has had to be of concern to this ently of the owner. may have through his companies with for- body, nor is there voluminous case his- The arrangement described by Mr. eign governments or entities owned or con- tory detailing its legal interpretation Trump and his lawyers is not inde- trolled by foreign governments as potential with regard to the highest offices of pendent. Mr. Trump is well aware of violations of the Emoluments Clause. the executive branch. This is because the specific assets held, and he can re- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I come every President, from George Wash- ceive communications about and take to the floor to speak on behalf of a res- ington to Barack Obama, has taken actions to affect the values of such as- olution I will submit today on the en- great pains to avoid even the appear- sets. The idea that President-Elect rollment clause, which seems to uphold ance of impropriety with regard to Trump’s children are or will be truly the values and strictures of one of our their personal wealth and investments, independent managers is not credible. Nation’s most sacred documents—the ensuring that such investments never This is not a blind trust, and this is not Constitution itself. interfere with performing their duties an arrangement that will ensure com- The Founding Fathers were clear in as President of the United States. pliance with the emoluments clause of their belief that any Federal office- That is why, over the past four dec- the U.S. Constitution. holder in the United States must never ades, Presidents Jimmy Carter, Ronald Mr. Trump has said there is no one be put in a position where he or she Reagan, George Herbert Walker Bush, like him who has ever become Presi- could be influenced by a foreign gov- Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all dent of the United States. On that ernmental actor. Article 1, section 9, had their assets placed into blind point, he may well be correct. I am clause 8 of the U.S. Constitution, trusts while they were President. very concerned Mr. Trump may violate known as the emolument clause, de- President Obama went even further be- the U.S. Constitution on the day he clares that ‘‘no title of nobility shall cause he wanted to fulfill his promises takes office and, even if it is not his in- be granted by the United States: And of greater transparency. He invested tent, place himself and our Nation at no person holding any office of profit the vast majority of his funds into U.S. risk. The purpose of my resolution is to or trust under them, shall, without the Treasury bonds. convey to the President-elect there is consent of the Congress, accept of any I wish the well-established precedent still time for him to avoid this con- present, emolument, office, or title, of and practice would make it unneces- stitutional conflict.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.027 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6555 Some might ask: Why should anyone financial system, our trade agree- Adams said: ‘‘We are a government of care? It is not hard to imagine cir- ments, and our military into subsidi- laws and not of men.’’ It was the endur- cumstances in which a foreign govern- aries of The Trump Organization. ing wisdom of our Founders to recog- mental actor will want to give Presi- It has already been reported that the nize that not all men are angels, so we dent Trump gifts so they can curry Trump International Hotel in Wash- place our trust in the Constitution favor with him and hope to influence ington, DC, has been patronized by an itself, not in individuals. his decisions in ways that benefit them increasing number of foreign dig- Mr. Trump’s wealth and business in- when the President’s decisions should nitaries and diplomats because of Mr. terests must yield to the U.S. Constitu- benefit the American people—precisely Trump’s election. One diplomat was re- tion. Those wide-ranging interests the danger our Founding Fathers corded as saying: make us realize just how critical the sought to protect against with the Why wouldn’t I stay at his hotel, blocks Constitution’s prohibition of foreign emoluments clause. from the White House, so I can tell the new gifts is. The business that the Trump This is not an esoteric argument president, ‘‘I love your new hotel’’? Isn’t it Organization does overseas in places about rules that do not affect real peo- rude to come to his city and say, ‘‘I am stay- like Scotland, Argentina, India, and ing at your competitor’’? ple. The American public has the right Azerbaijan cannot help but not be far to know if President Trump will put Likewise, news reports suggest that from Mr. Trump’s mind when he dis- one day after a phone call between our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and ma- cusses matters of policy with foreign President-Elect Trump and the Presi- rines in harm’s way to protect Amer- heads of state. This is not because dent of Argentina, permits under re- ica’s national security or to protect President-Elect Trump is any more view for a Trump building in Buenos the latest Trump Tower in some far-off susceptible to these temptations than Aires were suddenly approved. In country. They have the right to know anyone else but simply because, as the China, just days after the Presidential if the trade agreements negotiated by Founding Fathers recognized, we are election, Donald Trump scored a legal the new administration will benefit humans, not angels. victory in a decade-long trademark dis- This insight into human conditions American businesses, farmers, workers, pute over the right to use the Trump elicited the precise fear articulated by and consumers or whether they will name for real estate agent services in our Founding Fathers: Leaders who re- benefit some Trump company or hotel. commercial and residential properties ceive gifts and payments from foreign Donald Trump’s business network, in China. The timing of these actions is governments, being human, may not The Trump Organization, has financial interesting, to put it mildly. act in the best interests of the Amer- interests around the world and nego- The appearance of intermingling be- ican people. To quote Richard Painter, tiates and includes transactions with tween the business of The Trump Orga- an expert in ethics and an adviser to foreign states and entities that are ex- nization and the work of government George W. Bush: ‘‘Imagine where we’d tensions of foreign states. has already begun. Despite Mr. be today if President Franklin Roo- To give but one example of how bad Trump’s campaign promises to sever sevelt had owned apartment buildings things can get if Mr. Trump is allowed ties to The Trump Organization, where in Frankfurt and Berlin. . . . some of to stay connected to his businesses: In he stated that ‘‘I’ll have my children us might be speaking German.’’ Azerbaijan, The Trump Organization and my executives run the company I am extremely troubled by Mr. partnered with billionaire Anar and I won’t discuss it with them,’’ the Trump’s recent remarks on this sub- Mammadov to build a 33-story Trump Trump Presidential transition team ject. On November 22, President-Elect Tower in Baku, the capital of Azer- has named Mr. Trump’s children, Don- Trump stated, ‘‘The law’s totally on baijan. Mammadov’s father is Azer- ald Trump, Jr., Ivanka Trump, and my side, meaning, the president can’t baijan’s long-time Transportation Min- Eric Trump, to the transition team’s have a conflict of interest.’’ In typical ister and a confidant of the President executive committee—the same chil- Trump sleight of hand, he selectively of Azerbaijan. There have been allega- dren who are supposedly managing The picks his own facts as he shows a trou- tions this billionaire’s company and Trump Organization without dis- bling and callous disregard for our Con- the companies he is connected to have cussing it with him. In those positions, stitution and for the duty he owes to profited from more than $1 billion they have the ability to offer counsel the American people. worth of transportation contracts re- as to which personnel are selected to While the President, Vice President, lated to his father’s position in the critical posts in the new Trump admin- Members of Congress, and Federal Transportation Ministry. istration. judges may be granted specific, limited A former U.S. Ambassador to Azer- Ivanka Trump reportedly has been exemptions from conflicts of interest baijan in the 1990s and an adviser to present during Mr. Trump’s congratu- so that they may act and carry out the Director of National Intelligence latory calls with Japan’s Prime Min- their duties, that law does not super- under George W. Bush has said of this ister and the President of Argentina. sede the Constitution nor, frankly, deal: ‘‘These are not business people Donald Trump, Jr., reportedly met in have anything to do with the very spe- acting on their own—you’re dealing secret prior to the election with pro- cific provisions of the emoluments with daddy.’’ Russia politicians to discuss Syrian clause preventing foreign govern- There are a great many nations, none policy. After the election, President- mental financial influence over the of which we should emulate, where the Elect Trump met with Indian real es- President. That the President-elect is lines between officials of the foreign tate executives—his partners in devel- not doing enough to avoid such con- government and business entities con- oping Trump Towers in India—in which flicts is what brings me to the floor trolled by that foreign government are they allegedly discussed with the today and, overall, according to one blurred or obliterated. For that reason, Trump family about possible addi- new poll, is troubling to nearly 60 per- the Office of Legal Counsel at the De- tional real estate deals. cent of the people of this country. The partment of Justice has stated that The list goes on and on. The totality limited exception to the conflict of in- corporations owned or controlled by of these engagements and the potential terest statute recognizes that there are foreign governments are presumptively implications are deeply, deeply dis- certain public officials whose authority foreign states under the emoluments turbing. Yet President-Elect Trump to act should not be held in question. clause. has done nothing to assure the Amer- That ability to act does not cure the We should all be concerned when the ican people he will put their interests restrictions in the emoluments clause President-elect is connected to an or- above the enrichment of himself and of the Constitution. ganization that has dealings with coun- his children, and he will assure, as the The Constitution is the ultimate law tries and entities that aren’t interested Founding Fathers intended, that the of the land, not the President. Mr. in distinguishing between doing busi- President is not placed in a position Trump apparently does not appreciate ness with President Trump and the where he might be vulnerable to for- the reason that the law on this issue is profitmaking portion that bears his eign influence or even the appearance untested because previous Presidents name. We run the risk of turning the of foreign influence. have had the wisdom and personal for- United States of America, our legal While Mr. Trump or his advisers say bearance not to seek to put this ques- system, our immigration system, our ‘‘Trust us,’’ let us remember what John tion to the test. But we have tested the

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No one is above the law; no a smooth transition between the Section 1205 of title I of the Omnibus one is above the Constitution, includ- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 Obama administration and the Trump (42 U.S.C. 3796c) is amended— ing the President of the United States. administration. I want the Trump ad- (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘Rules, President-Elect Trump has also ministration to have support from Con- regulations, and procedures issued under this tweeted: ‘‘Prior to the election it was gress to succeed on behalf of the Amer- part may include regulations based on stand- well known that I have interests in ican people. But when Mr. Trump devi- ards developed by another Federal agency for properties around the world.’’ That is ates from his constitutional respon- programs related to public safety officer undoubtedly true. But the American sibilities or recommends policies that death or disability claims.’’ before the last people, in voting for a candidate, can- are contrary to the core values of our sentence; (2) in subsection (b)— not—indeed, would not want to—excuse Nation, Members of Congress have an a potential future violation of the Con- (A) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘In making’’; obligation to speak out and to act. and stitution by that candidate. I stand here today because I believe (B) by adding at the end the following: President-Elect Trump’s attempt to Congress has an institutional, con- ‘‘(2) In making a determination under sec- imply that because he won the elec- stitutional obligation to ensure that tion 1201, the Bureau shall give substantial tion, the Constitution somehow does the President of the United States, weight to the evidence and all findings of not apply to him is irresponsible and whosoever that is, does not violate our fact presented by a State, local, or Federal disrespectful. It would be disrespectful Constitution, acts lawfully, and is dis- administrative or investigative agency regarding eligibility for death or disability to the Constitution; it is truly dis- charging the obligations of the office respectful to the American people, who benefits.’’; and based on the broad interests of the are trusting their future, their chil- (3) by adding at the end the following: American people, not his or her own dren, their livelihood, and their safety ‘‘(e)(1)(A) Not later than 30 days after the narrow personal interests. date of enactment of this subsection, the Bu- to decisions Mr. Trump will make once My resolution is not intended to cre- reau shall make available on the public he becomes President. ate a misunderstanding or crisis, but to website of the Bureau information on all We must do everything we can to death, disability, and educational assistance protect our Constitution, our democ- avoid one, so that President-Elect Trump can put aside any appearance of claims submitted under this part that are racy, and the American people from pending as of the date on which the informa- such recklessness. impropriety and devote himself to the tion is made available. The aim of my resolution is straight- good work on behalf of the American ‘‘(B) Not less frequently than once per forward. It takes a strict interpreta- people. We owe it to President-Elect week, the Bureau shall make available on tion of the plain words of the Constitu- Trump to make very clear what our ex- the public website of the Bureau updated in- tion and supports the traditional val- pectations are ahead of inauguration formation with respect to all death, dis- ues and practices adopted by previous day. Why? So that we can avoid a Con- ability, and educational assistance claims submitted under this part that are pending Presidents. It simply calls on Presi- stitutional crisis. Such a crisis would not serve in the best interests of the as of the date on which the information is dent-Elect Trump to follow the prece- made available. dent established by prior Presidents President, Congress, and the American ‘‘(C) The information made available under and convert his assets to simple, con- people. this paragraph shall include— flict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts f ‘‘(i) for each pending claim— managed by truly independent trustees ‘‘(I) the date on which the claim was sub- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND with no relationship to Mr. Trump or mitted to the Bureau; PROPOSED his businesses, or to take other, equiv- ‘‘(II) the State of residence of the claim- ant; SA 5113. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. GRASS- alent measures. It calls upon the Presi- ‘‘(III) an anonymized, identifying claim LEY (for himself, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. dent-elect to refrain from using the number; and HATCH, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. SCHUMER, and Mr. powers or opportunities of his position ‘‘(IV) the nature of the claim; and for any purpose related to The Trump COONS)) proposed an amendment to the bill S. 2944, to require adequate reporting on the ‘‘(ii) the total number of pending claims Organization. It makes it clear that if Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program, that were submitted to the Bureau more Mr. Trump does not take appropriate and for other purposes. than 1 year before the date on which the information is made available. actions to sever his ties to his busi- SA 5114. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. GRASS- ‘‘(2)(A) Not later than 180 days after the nesses, Congress will have no choice, LEY) proposed an amendment to the bill S. given the oath to protect and defend 2944, supra. date of enactment of this subsection, and every 180 days thereafter, the Bureau shall SA 5115. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. CORNYN) the Constitution that each and every submit to Congress a report on the death, Member has taken, but to view any proposed an amendment to the bill S. 461, to provide for alternative financing arrange- disability, and educational assistance claims dealings Mr. Trump has through his submitted under this part. companies with foreign governments or ments for the provision of certain services and the construction and maintenance of in- ‘‘(B) Each report submitted under subpara- entities owned or controlled by foreign frastructure at land border ports of entry, graph (A) shall include information on— governments as a potential violation of and for other purposes. ‘‘(i) the total number of claims for which a final determination has been made during the emoluments clause. SA 5116. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. HELLER the 180-day period preceding the report; As Mr. Painter observed, ‘‘It should (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, and Mr. REID)) send a clear message to [Mr. Trump] proposed an amendment to the bill S. 3438, to ‘‘(ii) the amount of time required to proc- that he should divest his assets and authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ess each claim for which a final determination has been made during the 180-day period that [Congress] will regard dealings to carry out a major medical facility project in Reno, Nevada. preceding the report; with his companies that he owns ‘‘(iii) as of the last day of the 180-day pe- abroad and any entities owned by for- f riod preceding the report, the total number eign governments as a potential viola- TEXT OF AMENDMENTS of claims submitted to the Bureau on or be- tion of the Emoluments Clause unless fore that date for which a final determina- he can prove it was an arm’s-length SA 5113. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. tion has not been made; transaction.’’ GRASSLEY (for himself, Mrs. GILLI- ‘‘(iv) as of the last day of the 180-day pe- It makes it clear to President-Elect BRAND, Mr. HATCH, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. riod preceding the report, the total number Trump that we care about the Con- SCHUMER, and Mr. COONS)) proposed an of claims submitted to the Bureau on or be- stitution and our democracy, that the amendment to the bill S. 2944, to re- fore the date that is 1 year before that date quire adequate reporting on the Public for which a final determination has not been American people really are watching, made; and that we will not be distracted from Safety Officers’ Benefits program, and ‘‘(v) for each claim described in clause (iv), caring about these things. for other purposes; as follows: a detailed description of the basis for delay; I want to close by observing that be- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- ‘‘(vi) as of the last day of the 180-day pe- cause of strong feelings and passions sert the following: riod preceding the report, the total number

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EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. riod preceding the report, the total number spect to the disability of a public safety offi- The amendments made by this Act shall— of claims submitted to the Bureau on or be- cer; or (1) take effect on the date of enactment of fore the date that is 1 year before that date ‘‘(C) education assistance under subpart this Act; and relating to exposure due to the September 2.’’. (2) apply to any benefit claim or applica- 11th, 2001, terrorism attacks for which a final SEC. 3. AGE LIMITATION FOR CHILDREN. tion under part L of title I of the Omnibus determination has not been made; Section 1212(c) of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ‘‘(viii) for each claim described in clause Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796 et seq.) that is— (vii), a detailed description of the basis for (42 U.S.C. 3796d–1(c)) is amended— (A) pending before the Bureau of Justice delay; (1) by striking ‘‘No child’’ and inserting Assistance on the date of enactment; or ‘‘(ix) the total number of claims submitted the following: (B) received by the Bureau on or after the to the Bureau relating to exposure due to the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), date of enactment of this Act. September 11th, 2001, terrorism attacks for no child’’; and which a final determination was made during (2) by adding at the end the following: SA 5114. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. the 180-day period preceding the report, and ‘‘(2) DELAYED APPROVALS.— GRASSLEY) proposed an amendment to the average award amount for any such ‘‘(A) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE APPLICA- the bill S. 2944, to require adequate re- claims that were approved; TION.—If a claim for assistance under this ‘‘(x) the result of each claim for which a porting on the Public Safety Officers’ subpart is approved more than 1 year after final determination was made during the 180- Benefits program, and for other pur- the date on which the application for such day period preceding the report, including poses; as follows: assistance is filed with the Attorney Gen- the number of claims rejected and the basis eral, the age limitation under this sub- Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to re- for any denial of benefits; section shall be extended by the length of quire adequate reporting on the Public Safe- ‘‘(xi) the number of final determinations the period— ty Officers’ Benefits program, and for other which were appealed during the 180-day pe- ‘‘(i) beginning on the day after the date purposes.’’. riod preceding the report, regardless of when that is 1 year after the date on which the ap- the final determination was first made; Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. plication is filed; and SA 5115. ‘‘(xii) the average number of claims proc- CORNYN) proposed an amendment to essed per reviewer of the Bureau during the ‘‘(ii) ending on the date on which the application is approved. the bill S. 461, to provide for alter- 180-day period preceding the report; native financing arrangements for the ‘‘(xiii) for any claim submitted to the Bu- ‘‘(B) CLAIM FOR BENEFITS FOR DEATH OR reau that required the submission of addi- PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY.—In addi- provision of certain services and the tional information from a public agency, and tion to an extension under subparagraph (A), construction and maintenance of infra- for which the public agency completed pro- if any, for an application for assistance structure at land border ports of entry, viding all of the required information during under this subpart that relates to a claim for and for other purposes; as follows: benefits under subpart 1 that was approved the 180-day period preceding the report, the Strike all after the enacting clause and in- average length of the period beginning on more than 1 year after the date on which the claim was filed with the Attorney General, sert the following: the date the public agency was contacted by SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the Bureau and ending on the date on which the age limitation under this subsection shall be extended by the length of the pe- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cross-Border the public agency submitted all required in- Trade Enhancement Act of 2016’’. formation to the Bureau; riod— ‘‘(xiv) for any claim submitted to the Bu- ‘‘(i) beginning on the day after the date SEC. 2. PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Title IV of the Homeland reau for which the Bureau issued a subpoena that is 1 year after the date on which the Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 202 et seq.) is to a public agency during the 180-day period claim for benefits is submitted; and amended by adding at the end the following: preceding the report in order to obtain infor- ‘‘(ii) ending on the date on which the claim mation or documentation necessary to deter- for benefits is approved.’’. ‘‘Subtitle G—U.S. Customs and Border mine the claim, the name of the public agen- SEC. 4. DUE DILIGENCE IN PAYING BENEFIT Protection Public Private Partnerships cy, the date on which the subpoena was CLAIMS. ‘‘SEC. 481. FEE AGREEMENTS FOR CERTAIN SERV- issued, and the dates on which the public Subpart 1 of part L of title I of the Omni- ICES AT PORTS OF ENTRY. agency was contacted by the Bureau before bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section the issuance of the subpoena; and 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796 et seq.) is amended by 13031(e) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget ‘‘(xv) information on the compliance of the adding at the end the following: Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(e)) Bureau with the obligation to offset award ‘‘SEC. 1206. DUE DILIGENCE IN PAYING BENEFIT and section 451 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 amounts under section 1201(f)(3), including— CLAIMS. U.S.C. 1451), the Commissioner of U.S. Cus- ‘‘(I) the number of claims that are eligible ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Bureau, with all due toms and Border Protection, upon the re- for compensation under both this part and diligence, shall expeditiously attempt to ob- quest of any entity, may enter into a fee the September 11th Victim Compensation tain the information and documentation nec- agreement with such entity under which— Fund of 2001 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note; Public Law essary to adjudicate a benefit claim filed ‘‘(1) U.S. Customs and Border Protection 107–42) (commonly referred to as the ‘VCF’); under this part, including a claim for finan- shall provide services described in subsection ‘‘(II) for each claim described in subclause cial assistance under subpart 2. (b) at a United States port of entry or any (I) for which compensation has been paid ‘‘(b) SUFFICIENT INFORMATION UNAVAIL- other facility at which U.S. Customs and under the VCF, the amount of compensation ABLE.—If a benefit claim filed under this Border Protection provides or will provide paid under the VCF; part, including a claim for financial assist- such services; ‘‘(III) the number of claims described in ance under subpart 2, is unable to be adju- ‘‘(2) such entity shall remit to U.S. Cus- subclause (I) for which the Bureau has made dicated by the Bureau because of a lack of toms and Border Protection a fee imposed a final determination; and information or documentation from a third under subsection (h) in an amount equal to ‘‘(IV) the number of claims described in party, such as a public agency, the Bureau the full costs that are incurred or will be in- subclause (I) for which the Bureau has not may not abandon the benefit claim unless curred in providing such services; and made a final determination. the Bureau has utilized the investigative ‘‘(3) if space is provided by such entity, ‘‘(3) Not later than 5 years after the date of tools available to the Bureau to obtain the each facility at which U.S. Customs and Bor- enactment of the Public Safety Officers’ necessary information or documentation, in- der Protection services are performed shall Benefits Improvement Act of 2016, and every cluding subpoenas.’’. be maintained and equipped by such entity, 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General SEC. 5. PRESUMPTION THAT OFFICER ACTED without cost to the Federal Government, in of the United States shall— PROPERLY. accordance with U.S. Customs and Border ‘‘(A) conduct a study on the compliance of Section 1202 of title I of the Omnibus Protection specifications. the Bureau with the obligation to offset Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 ‘‘(b) SERVICES DESCRIBED.—The services de- award amounts under section 1201(f)(3); and (42 U.S.C. 3796a) is amended— scribed in this subsection are any activities ‘‘(B) submit to Congress a report on the (1) by striking ‘‘No benefit’’ and inserting of any employee or Office of Field Operations study conducted under subparagraph (A) the following: contractor of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- that includes an assessment of whether the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—No benefit’’; and tection (except employees of the U.S. Border Bureau has provided the information re- (2) by adding at the end the following: Patrol, as established under section 411(e)) quired under subparagraph (B)(ix) of para- ‘‘(b) PRESUMPTION.—In determining wheth- pertaining to, or in support of, customs, ag- graph (2) of this subsection in each report reer a benefit is payable under this part, the ricultural processing, border security, or im- quired under that paragraph. Bureau shall— migration inspection-related matters at a

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Interest on unpaid fees shall accrue der Protection, at the request of an entity forcement sensitive; or based on the rate and amount established who has previously entered into an agree- ‘‘(B) withholding the reason for the denial under sections 6621 and 6622 of the Internal ment with U.S. Customs and Border Protec- is in the national security interests of the Revenue Code of 1986. tion for the reimbursement of fees in effect United States. ‘‘(2) PENALTY.—Any entity that, after noon the date of enactment of this section, ‘‘(2) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Decisions of the tice and demand for payment of any fee may modify such agreement to implement Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border under subsection (h), fails to pay such fee in any provisions of this section. Protection under paragraph (1) are in the a timely manner shall be liable for a penalty ‘‘(d) LIMITATIONS.— discretion of the Commissioner and are not or liquidated damage equal to two times the ‘‘(1) IMPACTS OF SERVICES.—The Commis- subject to judicial review. amount of such fee. Any such amount col- sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ‘‘(h) FEE.— lected under this paragraph shall be depos- tion— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The amount of the fee to ited into the appropriate account specified ‘‘(A) may enter into fee agreements under be charged under an agreement authorized under subsection (i) and shall be available as this section only for services that— under subsection (a) shall be paid by each en- described in such subsection. ‘‘(i) will increase or enhance the oper- tity requesting U.S. Customs and Border ‘‘(3) TERMINATION BY THE ENTITY.—Any en- ational capacity of U.S. Customs and Border Protection services, and shall be for the full tity who has previously entered into an Protection based on available staffing and cost of providing such services, including the agreement with U.S. Customs and Border workload; and salaries and expenses of employees and con- Protection for the reimbursement of fees in ‘‘(ii) will not shift the cost of services fund- tractors of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- effect on the date of enactment of this sec- ed in any appropriations Act, or provided tion, to provide such services and other costs tion, or under the provisions of this section, from any account in the Treasury of the incurred by U.S. Customs and Border Protec- may request that such agreement be amend- United States derived by the collection of tion relating to such services, such as tem- ed to provide for termination upon advance fees, to entities under this Act; and porary placement or permanent relocation of notice, length, and terms that are negotiated ‘‘(B) may not enter into a fee agreement such employees and contractors. between such entity and U.S. Customs and under this section if such agreement would ‘‘(2) TIMING.—The Commissioner of U.S. Border Protection. unduly and permanently impact services Customs and Border Protection may require ‘‘(k) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Commissioner funded in any appropriations Act, or pro- that the fee referred to in paragraph (1) be of U.S. Customs and Border Protection vided from any account in the Treasury of paid by each entity that has entered into a shall— the United States, derived by the collection fee agreement under subsection (a) with U.S. ‘‘(1) submit an annual report identifying of fees. Customs and Border Protection in advance of the activities undertaken and the agree- ‘‘(2) NUMBER.—There shall be no limit to the performance of U.S. Customs and Border ments entered into pursuant to this section the number of fee agreements that the Com- Protection services. to— missioner of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- ‘‘(3) OVERSIGHT OF FEES.—The Commis- ‘‘(A) the Committee on Appropriations of tection may enter into under this section. sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- the Senate; ‘‘(e) AIR PORTS OF ENTRY.— tion shall develop a process to oversee the ‘‘(B) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- ‘‘(1) FEE AGREEMENT.—Except as otherwise services for which fees are charged pursuant ate; provided in this subsection, a fee agreement to an agreement under subsection (a), includ- ‘‘(C) the Committee on Homeland Security for U.S. Customs and Border Protection serving— and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ices at an air port of entry may only provide ‘‘(A) a determination and report on the full ‘‘(D) the Committee on the Judiciary of for the payment of overtime costs of U.S. costs of providing such services, and a proc- the Senate; Customs and Border Protection officers and ess for increasing such fees, as necessary; ‘‘(E) the Committee on Appropriations of salaries and expenses of U.S. Customs and ‘‘(B) the establishment of a periodic remit- the House of Representatives; Border Protection employees to support U.S. tance schedule to replenish appropriations, ‘‘(F) the Committee on Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection officers in accounts, or funds, as necessary; and of the House of Representatives; performing law enforcement missions. ‘‘(C) the identification of costs paid by ‘‘(G) the Committee on the Judiciary of ‘‘(2) SMALL AIRPORTS.—Notwithstanding such fees. the House of Representatives; and paragraph (1), U.S. Customs and Border Pro- ‘‘(i) DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.— ‘‘(H) the Committee on Ways and Means of tection may receive reimbursement in addi- ‘‘(1) ACCOUNT.—Funds collected pursuant the House of Representatives; and tion to overtime costs if the fee agreement is to any agreement entered into pursuant to ‘‘(2) not later than 15 days before entering for services at an air port of entry that has subsection (a)— into a fee agreement, notify the members of fewer than 100,000 arriving international pas- ‘‘(A) shall be deposited as offsetting collec- Congress that represent the State or Con- sengers annually. tions; gressional District in which the affected port ‘‘(3) COVERED SERVICES.—In addition to ‘‘(B) shall remain available until expended of entry or facility is located of such agree- costs described in paragraph (1), a fee agree- without fiscal year limitation; and ment. ment for U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ‘‘(C) shall be credited to the applicable ap- ‘‘(l) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in tion services at an air port of entry referred propriation, account, or fund for the amount this section may be construed as imposing to in paragraph (2) may provide for the reim- paid out of such appropriation, account, or on U.S. Customs and Border Protection any bursement of— fund for any expenses incurred or to be in- responsibilities, duties, or authorities relat- ‘‘(A) salaries and expenses of not more that curred by U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ing to real property. 5 full-time equivalent U.S. Customs and Bor- tion in providing U.S. Customs and Border ‘‘SEC. 482. PORT OF ENTRY DONATION AUTHOR- der Protection Officers beyond the number of Protection services under any such agree- ITY. such officers assigned to the port of entry on ment and any other costs incurred or to be ‘‘(a) PERSONAL PROPERTY DONATION AU- the date on which the fee agreement was incurred by U.S. Customs and Border Protec- THORITY.— signed; tion relating to such services. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of ‘‘(B) salaries and expenses of employees of ‘‘(2) RETURN OF UNUSED FUNDS.—The Com- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in con- U.S. Customs and Border Protection, other missioner of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- sultation with the Administrator of General than the officers referred to in subparagraph tection shall return any unused funds col- Services, may enter into an agreement with (A), to support U.S. Customs and Border Pro- lected and deposited into the account de- any entity to accept a donation of personal tection officers in performing law enforce- scribed in paragraph (1) if a fee agreement property, money, or nonpersonal services for ment functions; and entered into pursuant to subsection (a) is the uses described in paragraph (3) only with ‘‘(C) other costs incurred by U.S. Customs terminated for any reason or the terms of respect to the following locations at which and Border Protection relating to services such fee agreement change by mutual agree- U.S. Customs and Border Protection per- described in subparagraph (B), such as tem- ment to cause a reduction of U.S. Customs forms or will be performing inspection serv- porary placement or permanent relocation of and Border Protections services. No interest ices: employees, including incentive pay for relo- shall be owed upon the return of any such ‘‘(A) A new or existing sea or air port of cation, as appropriate. unused funds. entry. ‘‘(f) PORT OF ENTRY SIZE.—The Commis- ‘‘(j) TERMINATION.— ‘‘(B) An existing Federal Government- sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of owned land port of entry. tion shall ensure that each fee agreement U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall ‘‘(C) A new Federal Government-owned proposal is given equal consideration regard- terminate the services provided pursuant to land port of entry if— less of the size of the port of entry. a fee agreement entered into under sub- ‘‘(i) the fair market value of the donation ‘‘(g) DENIED APPLICATION.— section (a) with an entity that, after receiv- is $50,000,000 or less; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—If the Commissioner of ing notice from the Commissioner that a fee ‘‘(ii) the fair market value, including any U.S. Customs and Border Protection denies a under subsection (h) is due, fails to pay such personal and real property donations in

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total, of such port of entry when completed, ‘‘(2) CRITERIA.—In carrying out an agree- ‘‘(ii) COMPLETE PROPOSALS.—Not later than is $50,000,000 or less. ment entered into under subsection (a) or 180 days after receiving a completed proposal ‘‘(2) LIMITATION ON MONETARY DONATIONS.— (b), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and to enter into an agreement under subsection Any monetary donation accepted pursuant Border Protection, in consultation with the (a) or (b), the Commissioner of U.S. Customs to this subsection may not be used to pay Administrator of General Services, shall es- and Border Protection, with the concurrence the salaries of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- tablish criteria regarding— of the Administrator of General Services, as tection employees performing inspection ‘‘(A) the selection and evaluation of do- applicable, shall— services. nors; ‘‘(I) determine whether to approve or deny ‘‘(3) USES.—Donations accepted pursuant ‘‘(B) the identification of roles and respon- such proposal; and to this subsection may be used for activities sibilities between U.S. Customs and Border ‘‘(II) notify the entity that submitted such of the Office of Field Operations set forth in Protection, the General Services Adminis- proposal of such determination. subparagraphs (A) through (F) of section tration, and donors; ‘‘(4) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING.—Except as 411(g)(3), which are related to a new or exist- ‘‘(C) the identification, allocation, and required under section 3307 of title 40, United ing sea or air port of entry or a new or exist- management of explicit and implicit risks of States Code, real property donations to the ing Federal Government-owned land port of partnering between the Federal Government Administrator of General Services made pur- entry described in paragraph (1), including and donors; suant to subsection (a) and (b) at a GSA- expenses related to— ‘‘(D) decision-making and dispute resolu- owned land port of entry may be used in ad- ‘‘(A) furniture, fixtures, equipment, or tion processes; and dition to any other funding for such purpose, technology, including the installation or de- ‘‘(E) processes for U.S. Customs and Border including appropriated funds, property, or ployment of such items; and Protection, and the General Services Admin- services. ‘‘(B) the operation and maintenance of istration, as applicable, to terminate agree- ‘‘(5) RETURN OF DONATIONS.—The Commis- such furniture, fixtures, equipment, or tech- ments if selected donors are not meeting the sioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- nology. terms of any such agreement, including the tion, or the Administrator of General Serv- ‘‘(b) REAL PROPERTY DONATION AUTHOR- security standards established by U.S. Cus- ices, as applicable, may return any donation ITY.— toms and Border Protection. made pursuant to subsection (a) or (b). No ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (3), ‘‘(3) EVALUATION PROCEDURES.— interest shall be owed to the donor with re- the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Bor- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner of spect to any donation provided under such der Protection, and the Administrator of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in con- subsections that is returned pursuant to this General Services Administration, as applica- sultation with the Administrator of General subsection. ble, may enter into an agreement with any Services, as applicable, shall— ‘‘(6) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN FUNDING.— entity to accept a donation of real property ‘‘(i) establish criteria for evaluating a pro- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in or money for uses described in paragraph (2) posal to enter into an agreement under sub- subsections (a) and (b) regarding the accept- only with respect to the following locations section (a) or (b); and ance of donations, the Commissioner of U.S. at which U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ‘‘(ii) make such criteria publicly available. Customs and Border Protection and the Ad- tion performs or will be performing inspec- ‘‘(B) CONSIDERATIONS.—Criteria established ministrator of General Services, as application services: pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall con- ble, may not, with respect to an agreement ‘‘(A) A new or existing sea or air port of sider— entered into under either of such sub- entry. ‘‘(i) the impact of a proposal referred to in sections, obligate or expend amounts in ex- ‘‘(B) An existing Federal Government- such subparagraph on the land, sea, or air cess of amounts that have been appropriated owned land port of entry. port of entry at issue and other ports of pursuant to any appropriations Act for pur- ‘‘(C) A new Federal Government-owned entry or similar facilities or other infra- poses specified in either of such subsections land port of entry if— structure near the location of the proposed or otherwise made available for any of such ‘‘(i) the fair market value of the donation donation; purposes. is $50,000,000 or less; and ‘‘(ii) such proposal’s potential to increase ‘‘(B) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.—Before ‘‘(ii) the fair market value, including any trade and travel efficiency through added ca- accepting any donations pursuant to an personal and real property donations in pacity; agreement under subsection (a) or (b), the total, of such port of entry when completed, ‘‘(iii) such proposal’s potential to enhance Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border is $50,000,000 or less. the security of the port of entry at issue; Protection shall certify to the congressional ‘‘(2) USE.—Donations accepted pursuant to ‘‘(iv) the impact of the proposal on reduc- committees set forth in paragraph (7) that this subsection may be used for activities of ing wait times at that port of entry or facil- the donation will not be used for the con- the Office of Field Operations set forth in ity and other ports of entry on the same bor- struction of a detention facility or a border section 411(g), which are related to the con- der; fence or wall. struction, alteration, operation, or mainte- ‘‘(v) for a donation under subsection (b)— ‘‘(7) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The Commissioner nance of a new or existing sea or air port of ‘‘(I) whether such donation satisfies the re- of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in entry or a new or existing a Federal Govern- quirements of such proposal, or whether ad- collaboration with the Administrator of Gen- ment-owned land port of entry described in ditional real property would be required; and eral Services, as applicable, shall submit an paragraph (1), including expenses related ‘‘(II) how such donation was acquired, in- annual report identifying the activities un- to— cluding if eminent domain was used; dertaken and agreements entered into pursu- ‘‘(A) land acquisition, design, construction, ‘‘(vi) the funding available to complete the ant to subsections (a) and (b) to— repair, or alteration; and intended use of such donation; ‘‘(A) the Committee on Appropriations of ‘‘(B) operation and maintenance of such ‘‘(vii) the costs of maintaining and oper- the Senate; port of entry facility. ating such donation; ‘‘(B) the Committee on Environment and ‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON REAL PROPERTY DONA- ‘‘(viii) the impact of such proposal on U.S. Public Works of the Senate; TIONS.—A donation of real property under Customs and Border Protection staffing re- ‘‘(C) the Committee on Finance of the Sen- this subsection at an existing land port of quirements; and ate; entry owned by the General Services Admin- ‘‘(ix) other factors that the Commissioner ‘‘(D) the Committee on Homeland Security istration may only be accepted by the Ad- or Administrator determines to be relevant. and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; ministrator of General Services. ‘‘(C) DETERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION.— ‘‘(E) the Committee on the Judiciary of the ‘‘(4) SUNSET.— ‘‘(i) INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS.— Senate; ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The authority to enter ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days ‘‘(F) the Committee on Appropriations of into an agreement under this subsection after receiving the proposals for a donation the House of Representatives; shall terminate on the date that is four agreement from an entity, the Commissioner ‘‘(G) the Committee on Homeland Security years after the date of the enactment of this of U.S. Customs and Border Protection shall of the House of Representatives; section. notify such entity as to whether such pro- ‘‘(H) the Committee on the Judiciary of ‘‘(B) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The termi- posal is complete or incomplete. the House of Representatives; nation date referred to in subparagraph (A) ‘‘(II) RESUBMISSION.—If the Commissioner ‘‘(I) the Committee on Transportation and shall not apply to carrying out the terms of of U.S. Customs and Border Protection de- Infrastructure of the House of Representa- an agreement under this subsection if such termines that a proposal is incomplete, the tives; and agreement is entered into before such termi- Commissioner shall— ‘‘(J) the Committee on Ways and Means of nation date. ‘‘(aa) notify the appropriate entity and the House of Representatives. ‘‘(c) GENERAL PROVISIONS.— provide such entity with a description of all ‘‘(d) GAO REPORT.—The Comptroller Gen- ‘‘(1) DURATION.—An agreement entered into information or material that is needed to eral of the United States shall submit an an- under subsection (a) or (b) (and, in the case complete review of the proposal; and nual report to the congressional committees of such subsection (b), in accordance with ‘‘(bb) allow the entity to resubmit the pro- referred to in subsection (c)(7) that evalu- paragraph (4) of such subsection) may last as posal with additional information and mate- ates— long as required to meet the terms of such rial described in item (aa) to complete the ‘‘(1) fee agreements entered into pursuant agreement. proposal. to section 481;

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Protection and the Administrator of the (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period (2) Seismic corrections to the mental General Services Administration under this at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and health and community living center in Long section regarding the acceptance of real or (3) by adding at the end the following: Beach, California, in an amount not to ex- personal property are in the discretion of the ‘‘(5) the program for entering into reim- ceed $317,300,000. Commissioner and the Administrator and are bursable fee agreements with U.S. Customs (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— not subject to judicial review. and Border Protection established under sec- There is authorized to be appropriated to the ‘‘(f) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Except as tion 481 of the Homeland Security Act of Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year otherwise provided in this section, nothing 2002.’’. 2017 or the year in which funds are appro- in this section may be construed as affecting SEC. 4. REPEALS. priated for the Construction, Major Projects, in any manner the responsibilities, duties, or (a) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—Section 560 of account $531,100,000 for the projects author- authorities of U.S. Customs and Border Pro- division D of the Consolidated and Further ized in subsection (a). tection or the General Services Administra- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (Public (c) LIMITATION.—The projects authorized in tion. Law 113–6) is repealed. subsection (a) may only be carried out ARTNERSHIP ILOT ROGRAM ‘‘SEC. 483. CURRENT AND PROPOSED AGREE- (b) P P P .—Section using— MENTS. 559 of division F of the Consolidated Appro- (1) funds appropriated for fiscal year 2017 ‘‘Nothing in this subtitle or in section 4 of priations Act, 2014 (6 U.S.C. 211 note; Public or the year in which funds are appropriated the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of Law 113–76) is repealed. for the Construction, Major Projects, ac- 2016 may be construed as affecting— SEC. 5. WAIVER OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION count pursuant to the authorization of ap- ‘‘(1) any agreement entered into pursuant REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN LAW propriations in subsection (b); ENFORCEMENT APPLICANTS. to section 560 of division D of the Consoli- (2) funds available for Construction, Major Section 3 of the Anti-Border Corruption dated and Further Continuing Appropria- Projects, for a fiscal year before fiscal year Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–376; 6 U.S.C. 221) tions Act, 2013 (Public Law 113–6) or section 2017 that remain available for obligation; is amended— 559 of title V of division F of the Consoli- (3) funds available for Construction, Major (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), dated Appropriations Act, 2014 (6 U.S.C. 211 Projects, for a fiscal year after fiscal year by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting note; Public Law 113–76), as in existence on 2017 that remain available for obligation; the following: the day before the date of the enactment of (4) funds appropriated for Construction, ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; this subtitle, and any such agreement shall Major Projects, for fiscal year 2017 for a cat- (2) in subsection (a)(1), as redesignated, by continue to have full force and effect on and egory of activity not specific to a project; inserting ‘‘(except as provided in subsection after such date; or (5) funds appropriated for Construction, (b))’’ after ‘‘Border Protection’’; and ‘‘(2) a proposal accepted for consideration Major Projects, for a fiscal year before fiscal (3) by adding at the end the following: by U.S. Customs and Border Protection pur- year 2017 for a category of activity not spe- ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The Commissioner of U.S. cific to a project; and suant to such section 559, as in existence on Customs and Border Protection may waive the day before such date of enactment. (6) funds appropriated for Construction, the polygraph examination requirement Major Projects, for a fiscal year after fiscal ‘‘SEC. 484. DEFINITIONS. under subsection (a)(1) for any applicant year 2017 for a category of activity not spe- ‘‘In this subtitle: who— cific to a project. ‘‘(1) DONOR.—The term ‘donor’ means any ‘‘(1) is deemed suitable for employment; entity that is proposing to make a donation ‘‘(2) holds a current, active Top Secret/Sen- f under this Act. sitive Compartmented Information Clear- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO ‘‘(2) ENTITY.—The term ‘entity’ means ance; any— ‘‘(3) has a current Single Scope Back- MEET ‘‘(A) person; ground Investigation; COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES ‘‘(B) partnership, corporation, trust, es- ‘‘(4) was not granted any waivers to obtain Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask tate, cooperative, association, or any other his or her clearance; and unanimous consent that the Com- organized group of persons; ‘‘(5) is a veteran (as defined in section 2108 ‘‘(C) Federal, State or local government of title 5, United States Code).’’. mittee on Armed Services be author- (including any subdivision, agency or instru- ized to meet during the session of the mentality thereof); or SA 5116. Mr. MCCONNELL (for Mr. Senate on November 29, 2016, at 9:30 ‘‘(D) any other private or governmental en- HELLER (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, a.m. tity.’’. and Mr. REID)) proposed an amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of to the bill S. 3438, to authorize the Sec- objection, it is so ordered. contents in section 1(b) of the Homeland Se- retary of Veterans Affairs to carry out SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE curity Act of 2002 is amended by adding at the end of the list of items relating to title a major medical facility project in Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask IV the following: Reno, Nevada; as follows: unanimous consent that the Select ‘‘Subtitle G—U.S. Customs and Border Strike all after the enacting clause and in- Committee on Intelligence be author- Protection Public Private Partnerships sert the following: ized to meet during the session of the SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN MAJOR ‘‘Sec. 481. Fee agreements for certain serv- Senate on November 29, 2016, at 2:30 MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF p.m., in room SH–219 of the Hart Sen- ices at ports of entry. THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS ‘‘Sec. 482. Port of entry donation authority. AFFAIRS. ate Office Building. ‘‘Sec. 483. Current and proposed agreements. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘Sec. 484. Definitions.’’. herans Affairs may carry out the following objection, it is so ordered. FOREIGN TRAVEL FINANCIAL REPORTS In accordance with the appropriate provisions of law, the Secretary of the Senate herewith submits the following reports for standing committees of the Senate, certain joint committees of the Congress, delegations and groups, and select and special committees of the Senate, relating to expenses incurred in the performance of authorized foreign travel:

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Per diem Transportation Miscellaneous Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name and country Name of currency Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency currency currency currency

Senator Pat Roberts: England ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Total ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 SENATOR PAT ROBERTS, Chairman, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Oct. 7, 2016.

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William Todd: Germany ...... Euro ...... 796.82 ...... 796.82 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 290.02 ...... 290.02 Romania ...... Leu ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 16,331.49 ...... 16,331.49 Mary Colleen Gaydos: Germany ...... Euro ...... 796.82 ...... 796.82 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 290.02 ...... 290.02 Romania ...... Leu ...... 500.00 ...... 500.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,388.51 ...... 13,388.51 Laura Friedel: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 619.00 ...... 619.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,810.79 ...... 3,810.79 Sarah Boliek: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 619.00 ...... 619.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,810.79 ...... 3,810.79 Jeff Reczek: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 619.00 ...... 619.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,810.79 ...... 3,810.79 Lisa Bernhardt: Haiti ...... Gourde ...... 375.00 ...... 375.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,651.00 ...... 1,651.00 Senator Richard Shelby: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,132.66 ...... 7,132.66 Senator Thad Cochran: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,673.76 ...... 7,673.76 Kay Webber Cochran: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,673.76 ...... 7,673.76 Linda Good: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Brian Potts: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Jacqui Russell: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Jeremy Weirich: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Jean Toal Eisen: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 561.86 ...... 561.86 Virginia Boney: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,085.86 ...... 5,085.86 Senator Lindsey Graham: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,715.16 ...... 3,715.16 Anne Caldwell: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,985.86 ...... 4,985.86 United States ...... Dollar ...... 596.86 ...... 596.86 Rachel Santos: Tanzania ...... Shilling ...... 1,341.50 ...... 3,562.00 ...... 4,903.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,367.76 ...... 11,367.76 Patrick Carroll: Tanzania ...... Shilling ...... 1,341.50 ...... 3,562.00 ...... 4,903.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,367.76 ...... 11,367.76 Carlisle Clarke: Tanzania ...... Shilling ...... 1,341.50 ...... 3,562.00 ...... 4,903.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,367.76 ...... 11,367.76 David Gillies: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,361.00 ...... 1,361.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 8,623.66 ...... 8,623.66 Kate Kaufer: Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,361.00 ...... 1,361.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 559.00 ...... 559.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 33,509.26 ...... 33,509.26 United States ...... Dollar ...... 146.81 ...... 146.81 Allen Cutler: France ...... Euro ...... 674.00 ...... 170.00 ...... 844.00 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 272.00 ...... 272.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,719.00 ...... 11,719.00 Alexander Carnes: Sudan ...... Pound ...... 1,856.00 ...... 192.42 ...... 2,048.42 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 20.00 ...... 20.00 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 818.05 ...... 818.05 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,632.88 ...... 1,632.88 Robert Henke: Germany ...... Euro ...... 859.32 ...... 859.32 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 392.56 ...... 392.56 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 271.92 ...... 271.92 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 226.00 ...... 226.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,403.17 ...... 12,403.17 Patrick Magnuson: Germany ...... Euro ...... 859.32 ...... 859.32 Luxembourg ...... Euro ...... 392.56 ...... 392.56 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 271.92 ...... 271.92 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 226.00 ...... 226.00

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United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,403.17 ...... 12,403.17 Tom Mancinelli: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 576.00 ...... 576.00 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 389.89 ...... 389.89 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 737.26 ...... 737.26 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 235.49 ...... 235.49 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 383.00 ...... 383.00 William Todd: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 355.41 ...... 355.41 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 230.00 ...... 230.00 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 788.80 ...... 788.80 United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,385.76 ...... 12,385.76 Senator Brian Schatz: Korea ...... Won ...... 790.18 ...... 790.18 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,586.00 ...... 1,235.76 ...... 2,821.76 Senator Christopher Murphy: Korea ...... Won ...... 790.18 ...... 790.18 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,586.00 ...... 1,586.00 Alec Johnson: Korea ...... Won ...... 790.18 ...... 790.18 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,586.00 ...... 1,586.00 Chris Hall: Korea ...... Won ...... 790.18 ...... 790.18 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,586.00 ...... 1,586.00 Jennifer Santos: Korea ...... Won ...... 790.18 ...... 790.18 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 344.00 ...... 344.00 Japan ...... Yen ...... 1,586.00 ...... 1,586.00 Senator Barbara Mikulski: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 922.15 ...... 922.15 United States ...... Dollar ...... 721.14 ...... 721.14 Jean Toal Eisen: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 584.43 ...... 584.43 United States ...... Dollar ...... 720.84 ...... 720.84 Jason Wheelock: Japan ...... Yen ...... 507.00 ...... 507.00 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,304.00 ...... 257.85 ...... 1,561.85 Timor-Leste ...... Dollar ...... 519.75 ...... 835.00 ...... 1,354.75 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 833.00 ...... 833.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 534.52 ...... 534.52 United States ...... Dollar ...... 4,588.46 ...... 4,588.46 Paul Grove: Japan ...... Yen ...... 908.00 ...... 908.00 Republic of Korea ...... Won ...... 345.00 ...... 345.00 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 580.03 ...... 580.03 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 323.00 ...... 323.00 Timor-Leste ...... Dollar ...... 574.89 ...... 574.89 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 724.00 ...... 724.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 1,069.04 ...... 1,069.04 United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,751.26 ...... 23,751.26 * Delegation expenses: Tanzania ...... Shilling ...... 241.11 ...... 241.11 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 17,669.42 ...... 17,669.42 Japan ...... Yen ...... 2,542.31 ...... 2,542.31 Romania ...... Leu ...... 247.00 ...... 247.00 Germany ...... Euro ...... 1,635.00 ...... 1,635.00 Canada ...... Dollar ...... 3,462.18 ...... 3,462.18 Germany ...... Euro ...... 138.98 ...... 138.98 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 275.01 ...... 275.01 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 199.49 ...... 199.49 Japan ...... Yen ...... 6,026.69 ...... 6,026.69 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 1,637.53 ...... 1,637.53 Korea ...... Won ...... 2,756.76 ...... 2,756.76 Sudan ...... Pound ...... 354.55 ...... 354.55 Japan ...... Yen ...... 9.47 ...... 9.47 Vietnam ...... Dong ...... 1,094.99 ...... 1,094.99 Timor-Leste ...... Dollar ...... 692.84 ...... 692.84 Indonesia ...... Rupiah ...... 65.00 ...... 65.00 Hong Kong ...... Dollar ...... 1,676.55 ...... 1,676.55 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 387.40 ...... 387.40 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 32.50 ...... 32.50 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 93.97 ...... 93.97 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 248.83 ...... 248.83 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 142.32 ...... 142.32 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 515.83 ...... 515.83 Total ...... 101,330.15 ...... 236,527.99 ...... 42,165.73 ...... 380.023.87 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1997. SENATOR THAD COCHRAN, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Oct. 25, 2016.

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Senator Roger Wicker: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 1,316.67 ...... 1,316.67 Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,118.19 ...... 1,118.19 Joseph Lai: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 896.67 ...... 896.67 Italy ...... Euro ...... 707.53 ...... 707.53 * Delegation Expenses: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 300.00 ...... 300.00

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Senator Joni Ernst: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,949.36 ...... 10,949.36 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 65.03 ...... 65.03 Greece ...... Euro ...... 238.77 ...... 238.77 Kurt Freshley: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,802.46 ...... 14,802.46 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 93.85 ...... 93.85 Greece ...... Euro ...... 238.77 ...... 238.77 Brenda Safranksi: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,949.36 ...... 10,949.36 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 65.03 ...... 65.03 Greece ...... Euro ...... 238.77 ...... 238.77 * Delegation Expenses: Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 1,153.35 ...... 1,153.35 Greece ...... Euro ...... 900.00 ...... 900.00 Senator John McCain: United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,688.72 ...... 20,688.72 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 436.00 ...... 436.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 9.00 ...... 9.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 48.20 ...... 48.20 Kathryn Wheelbarger: United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,688.72 ...... 20,688.72 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 466.00 ...... 466.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 36.00 ...... 36.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 5.50 ...... 5.50 Elizabeth O’Bagy: United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,688.72 ...... 20,688.72 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 466.00 ...... 466.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 36.00 ...... 36.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 5.50 ...... 5.50 Senator Lindsey Graham: United States ...... Dollar ...... 29,249.02 ...... 29,249.02 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 436.00 ...... 436.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 15.64 ...... 15.64 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 27.00 ...... 27.00 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 559.22 ...... 559.22 Craig Abele: United States ...... Dollar ...... 20,688.72 ...... 20,688.72 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 436.00 ...... 436.00 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 9.00 ...... 9.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 27.00 ...... 27.00 Senator Joe Donnelly: United States ...... Dollar ...... 24,402.48 ...... 24,402.48 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 473.66 ...... 473.66 Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 168.69 ...... 168.69 * Delegation Expenses: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 4,929.84 ...... 4,929.84 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,011.67 ...... 5,011.67 Daniel Lerner: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,901.84 ...... 12,901.84 France ...... Euro ...... 1,712.57 ...... 1,712.57 * Delegation Expenses: France ...... Euro ...... 733.00 ...... 733.00 Senator Roger Wicker: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,985.86 ...... 4,985.86 Joseph Lai: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,985.86 ...... 4,985.86 Senator James M. Inhofe: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,464.26 ...... 4,464.26 Anthony Lazarski: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,591.56 ...... 4,591.56 Senator Mike Rounds: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,133.86 ...... 4,133.86 Dan Adelstein: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 4,133.86 ...... 4,133.86 * Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 5,579.81 ...... 5,579.81 Daniel Lerner: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,079.76 ...... 10,079.76 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 2,041.09 ...... 2,041.09 * Delegation Expenses: Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 314.00 ...... 534.00 ...... 848.00 Christian Brose: United States ...... Dollar ...... 23,447.94 ...... 23,447.94 Japan ...... Yen ...... 589.27 ...... 589.27 South Korea ...... Won ...... 360.54 ...... 360.54 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 427.76 ...... 427.76 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 971.79 ...... 971.79 * Delegation Expenses: Japan ...... Yen ...... 281.18 ...... 281.18 South Korea ...... Won ...... 287.42 ...... 287.42 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 326.24 ...... 326.24 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 251.66 ...... 251.66 Cord Sterling: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,656.52 ...... 18,656.52 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 213.53 ...... 213.53 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 778.92 ...... 778.92 Romania ...... Leu ...... 450.79 ...... 450.79 * Delegation Expenses: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 120.18 ...... 120.18 Romania ...... Leu ...... 322.80 ...... 322.80 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 14,001.58 ...... 14,001.58 Cameroon ...... Franc ...... 690.02 ...... 690.02 Thomas Goffus: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,244.86 ...... 18,244.86 Germany ...... Euro ...... 31.00 ...... 31.00 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 317.00 ...... 317.00 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 616.00 ...... 616.00 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 289.00 ...... 289.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 95.00 ...... 95.00 Bosnia & Herzegovina ...... Marka ...... 493.00 ...... 493.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 525.00 ...... 525.00 Albania ...... Lek ...... 205.00 ...... 205.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 361.00 ...... 361.00

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Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 262.00 ...... 262.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Kathryn Wheelbarger: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,330.86 ...... 18,330.86 Germany ...... Euro ...... 82.00 ...... 82.00 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 317.00 ...... 317.00 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 604.00 ...... 604.00 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 289.60 ...... 289.60 Austria ...... Euro ...... 95.00 ...... 95.00 Bosnia & Herzegovina ...... Marka ...... 495.00 ...... 495.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 523.00 ...... 523.00 Albania ...... Lek ...... 204.00 ...... 204.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 350.00 ...... 350.00 Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 266.00 ...... 266.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 433.00 ...... 433.00 Dustin Walker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,547.66 ...... 18,547.66 Germany ...... Euro ...... 7.50 ...... 7.50 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 233.00 ...... 233.00 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 540.20 ...... 540.20 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 95.00 ...... 95.00 Bosnia & Herzegovina ...... Marka ...... 482.50 ...... 482.50 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 425.10 ...... 425.10 Albania ...... Lek ...... 154.00 ...... 154.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 333.20 ...... 333.20 Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 175.50 ...... 175.50 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 322.05 ...... 322.05 Mariah McNamara: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,244.86 ...... 18,244.86 Germany ...... Euro ...... 58.00 ...... 58.00 Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 342.00 ...... 342.00 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 629.00 ...... 629.00 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 290.00 ...... 290.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 95.00 ...... 95.00 Bosnia & Herzegovina ...... Marka ...... 495.00 ...... 495.00 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 548.00 ...... 548.00 Albania ...... Lek ...... 198.00 ...... 198.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 372.00 ...... 372.00 Macedonia ...... Denar ...... 256.00 ...... 256.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 433.00 ...... 433.00 * Delegation Expenses: Azerbaijan ...... Manat ...... 287.94 ...... 287.94 Georgia ...... Lari ...... 510.82 ...... 510.82 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 480.28 ...... 480.28 Bosnia & Herzegovina ...... Marka ...... 320.33 ...... 320.33 Montenegro ...... Euro ...... 668.00 ...... 668.00 Serbia ...... Dinar ...... 168.00 ...... 168.00 Kosovo ...... Euro ...... 402.58 ...... 402.58 Jonathan Epstein: United States ...... Dollar ...... 18,773.96 ...... 18,773.96 Kazakhstan ...... Tenge ...... 572.96 ...... 572.96 Armenia ...... Dram ...... 305.82 ...... 305.82 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 580.00 ...... 580.00 Moldova ...... Leu ...... 616.04 ...... 616.04 Belarus ...... Ruble ...... 381.00 ...... 381.00 * Delegation Expenses: Armenia ...... Dram ...... 258.64 ...... 258.64 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 257.17 ...... 257.17 Cord Sterling: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,094.82 ...... 15,094.82 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 893.33 ...... 893.33 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 743.00 ...... 743.00 Kathryn Wheelbarger: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,094.82 ...... 15,094.82 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 715.00 ...... 715.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 768.00 ...... 768.00 David E. Sayers: United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,094.82 ...... 15,094.82 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 504.00 ...... 504.00 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 715.00 ...... 715.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 768.00 ...... 768.00 * Delegation Expenses: Australia ...... Dollar ...... 241.00 ...... 241.00 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 551.00 ...... 551.00 Senator Bill Nelson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 900.20 ...... 900.20 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 667.83 ...... 667.83 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 303.27 ...... 303.27 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 285.49 ...... 285.49 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 316.14 ...... 316.14 Mathew Williams: United States ...... Dollar ...... 900.20 ...... 900.20 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 691.29 ...... 691.29 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 262.86 ...... 262.86 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 207.57 ...... 207.57 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 306.52 ...... 306.52 * Delegation Expenses: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 1,031.65 ...... 1,031.65 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 241.63 ...... 241.63 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 476.66 ...... 476.66 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 74.28 ...... 74.28 Senator Angus King: Denmark ...... Krone ...... 905.38 ...... 905.38 Stephen Smith: Denmark ...... Krone ...... 905.25 ...... 905.25 Morgan Cashwell: Denmark ...... Krone ...... 895.67 ...... 895.67 Delegation Expenses: Denmark ...... Krone ...... 3,928.23 ...... 3,928.23 Alex Wong: United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,255.57 ...... 6,255.57 Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,297.07 ...... 1,297.07

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Sweden ...... Krona ...... 725.00 ...... 725.00 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 743.11 ...... 743.11 * Delegation Expenses: Norway ...... Krone ...... 1,458.74 ...... 1,458.74 Sweden ...... Krona ...... 533.50 ...... 493.50 ...... 1,027.00 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 255.64 ...... 255.64 Senator Martin Heinrich: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,178.08 ...... 12,178.08 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 398.03 ...... 398.03 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 949.49 ...... 949.49 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 61.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 370.24 ...... 370.24 Tony Samp: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,178.08 ...... 12,178.08 Djibouti ...... Franc ...... 398.03 ...... 398.03 Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 949.49 ...... 949.49 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 61.00 Austria ...... Euro ...... 370.24 ...... 370.24 * Delegation Expenses: Kuwait ...... Dinar ...... 309.69 ...... 309.69 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 3,450.00 ...... 3,450.00 Senator Lindsey Graham: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,357.76 ...... 13,357.76 Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,945.27 ...... 1,945.27 * Delegation Expenses: Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,025.64 ...... 1,025.64 Anish Goel: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,861.36 ...... 1,861.36 Sweden ...... Krona ...... 61.49 ...... 61.49 Adam Barker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,441.46 ...... 12,441.46 Germany ...... Euro ...... 580.88 ...... 580.88 Italy ...... Euro ...... 411.88 ...... 411.88 * Delegation Expenses: Germany ...... Euro ...... 600.00 ...... 600.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 488.51 ...... 488.51 Anish Goel: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,030.62 ...... 3,030.62 Peru ...... Sol ...... 1,167.38 ...... 1,167.38 James B. Hickey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 7,407.66 ...... 7,407.66 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 210.94 ...... 210.94 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 727.33 ...... 727.33 Germany ...... Euro ...... 194.55 ...... 194.55 Poland ...... Zioty ...... 687.69 ...... 687.69 * Delegation Expenses: Latvia ...... Euro ...... 668.90 ...... 668.90 James B. Hickey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,950.46 ...... 9,950.46 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 10.00 ...... 10.00 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 829.65 ...... 829.65 * Delegation Expenses: Latvia ...... Euro ...... 269.97 ...... 269.97 Lithuania ...... Euro ...... 37.80 ...... 37.80 Total ...... 84,779.28 ...... 493,870.17 ...... 17,653.77 ...... 596,303.22 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JOHN McCAIN, Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, Nov. 2, 2016.

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Senator Ben Sasse: Pakistan ...... Rupee ...... 28.50 ...... 28.50 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 28.50 ...... 28.50 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,621.66 ...... 13,621.66 Total ...... 57.00 ...... 13,621.66 ...... 0.00 ...... 13,678.66 SENATOR RICHARD C. SHELBY, Chairman, Committee on Banking, Oct. 25, 2016.

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B.Bailey Edwards: Greenland ...... Krone ...... 739.59 ...... 739.59 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 244.00 ...... 244.00 Nicholas Cummings: Greenland ...... Krone ...... 684.59 ...... 684.59 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 304.00 ...... 304.00 Total ...... 1,972.18 ...... 0.00 ...... 0.00 ...... 1,972.18 SENATOR JOHN THUNE, Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Nov. 7, 2016.

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David Gillers: United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,539.06 ...... 2,539.06 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,330.90 ...... 1,330.90

Total ...... 1,330.90 ...... 2,539.06 ...... 0.00 ...... 3,869.96 SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Oct. 5, 2016.

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Senator Cory A. Booker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,116.29 ...... 9,116.29 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 4,550.00 ...... 4,550.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 523.31 ...... 523.31 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,932.00 ...... 1,932.00 Sophia Lalani: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,467.49 ...... 9,467.49 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 6.00 ...... 4,550.00 ...... 4,550.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 635.22 ...... 635.22 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,951.58 ...... 1,951.58 Matthew B. Klapper: United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,116.29 ...... 9,116.29 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 4,550.00 ...... 4,550.00 Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 477.41 ...... 477.41 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,846.00 ...... 1,846.00 * Delegation Expenses: Jordan ...... Dinar ...... 881.39 ...... 881.39 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 10,440.13 ...... 10,440.13

Total ...... 7,371.52 ...... 41,350.07 ...... 11,321.52 ...... 60,043.11 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR JAMES INHOFE, Chairman, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Oct. 27, 2016.

Senator Tim Scott: Israel ...... Shekel ...... 770.00 ...... 770.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,683.39 ...... 10,683.39 Jennifer DeCasper: Israel ...... Sheckel ...... 770.00 ...... 770.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,835.39 ...... 11,835.39 Brian Goff: Israel ...... Sheckel ...... 770.00 ...... 770.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,683.39 ...... 10,683.39 Christopher Campbell: Canada ...... Dollar ...... 3,008.00 ...... 3,008.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 984.99 ...... 984.99 ...... 0.00 Everett Eissenstat: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,657.01 ...... 11,959.06 ...... 13,616.07 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,959.06 ...... 11,959.06 Shane Warren: Switzerland ...... Swiss Franc ...... 1,674.39 ...... 1,674.39 United States ...... Dollar ...... 11,959.06 ...... 11,959.06 Christopher Campbell: Thailand ...... Thai Bhat ...... 809.18 ...... 809.18 Brunei ...... Brunei Dollar ...... 347.00 ...... 347.00 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 744.47 ...... 744.47 United States ...... Dollar ...... 33,795.22 ...... 33,795.22 Everett Eissenstat: India ...... Rupee ...... 464.17 ...... 464.17 Thailand ...... Thai Bhat ...... 526.12 ...... 526.12 Brunei ...... Brunei Dollar ...... 352.14 ...... 352.14 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,034.36 ...... 1,034.36 United States ...... Dollar ...... 32,656.90 ...... 32,656.90 Shane Warren: India ...... Rupee ...... 450.59 ...... 450.59 Thailand ...... Thai Bhat ...... 562.94 ...... 562.94 Brunei ...... Brunei Dollar ...... 347.00 ...... 347.00 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,120.54 ...... 1,120.54 United States ...... Dollar ...... 32,656.90 ...... 32,656.90 Jay Khosla: India ...... Rupee ...... 450.14 ...... 450.14 Thailand ...... Thai Bhat ...... 559.02 ...... 559.02 Brunei ...... Brunei Dollar ...... 347.00 ...... 347.00 Singapore ...... Singapore Dollar ...... 1,068.49 ...... 1,068.49 United States ...... Dollar ...... 32,321.90 ...... 32,321.90 * Delegation Expenses United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,180.91 ...... 2,180.91

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Senator John Barrasso: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 285.00 ...... 285.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,894.60 ...... 15,894.60 Charles Ziegler: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 285.00 ...... 285.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,788.16 ...... 15,788.16 * Delegation Expenses: United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 513.92 ...... 513.92 Senator Christopher Coons: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 578.89 ...... 578.89 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 113.29 ...... 113.29 Estonia ...... Kroon ...... 574.93 ...... 574.93 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 199.62 ...... 199.62 Iceland ...... Kronur ...... 319.88 ...... 319.88 Christy Gleason: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 574.99 ...... 574.99 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 387.75 ...... 387.75 Estonia ...... Kroon ...... 573.05 ...... 573.05 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 236.46 ...... 236.46 Iceland ...... Kronur ...... 327.37 ...... 327.37 * Delegation Expenses: Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 802.38 ...... 802.38 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 284.64 ...... 284.64 Estonia ...... Kroon ...... 497.66 ...... 497.66 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 130.24 ...... 130.24 Iceland ...... Kronur ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 Senator Edward Markey: Cabo Verde ...... Escudo ...... 182.24 ...... 182.24 Senegal ...... CFA Franc ...... 889.32 ...... 889.32 Liberia ...... Liberian dollar ...... 685.62 ...... 685.62 Nigeria ...... Nairas ...... 1,050.84 ...... 1,050.84 Spain ...... Euro ...... 315.33 ...... 315.33 Phillip McGovern: Cabo Verde ...... Escudo ...... 142.71 ...... 142.71 Senegal ...... CFA Franc ...... 678.68 ...... 678.68 Liberia ...... Liberian dollar ...... 645.54 ...... 645.54 Nigeria ...... Nairas ...... 787.52 ...... 787.52 Spain ...... Euro ...... 281.62 ...... 281.62 * Delegation Expenses: Cabo Verde ...... Escudo ...... 259.01 ...... 259.01 Senegal ...... CFA Franc ...... 1,107.00 ...... 1,107.00 Nigeria ...... Nairas ...... 2,115.75 ...... 2,115.75 Spain ...... Euro ...... 521.52 ...... 521.52 Sarah Downs: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 580.00 ...... 580.00 Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 424.14 ...... 424.14 Costa Rica ...... Costa Rican Colon ...... 561.80 ...... 561.80 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,719.18 ...... 1,719.18 Caleb McCarry: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 580.00 ...... 580.00 Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 424.14 ...... 424.14 Costa Rica ...... Costa Rican Colon ...... 561.80 ...... 561.80 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,719.18 ...... 1,719.18 * Delegation Expenses: Honduras ...... Lempira ...... 985.00 ...... 985.00 Nicaragua ...... Cordoba ...... 365.51 ...... 365.51 Costa Rica ...... Costa Rican Colon ...... 994.65 ...... 994.65 Heather Flynn: Burundi ...... Burundi Francs ...... 597.00 ...... 597.00 Ethiopia ...... Birr ...... 2,105.00 ...... 2,105.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 5,780.66 ...... 5,780.66 * Delegation Expenses: Burundi ...... Burundi Francs ...... 1,108.89 ...... 1,108.89 Chris Ford: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,364.20 ...... 1,364.20 France ...... Euro ...... 677.13 ...... 677.13 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,427.46 ...... 3,427.46 Jim Greene: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,451.70 ...... 1,451.70 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 948.55 ...... 948.55 Germany ...... Euro ...... 699.94 ...... 699.94 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 1,388.26 ...... 1,388.26 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,263.96 ...... 3,263.96 Jonathan Tsentas: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,468.41 ...... 1,468.41 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 988.55 ...... 988.55 Germany ...... Euro ...... 685.82 ...... 685.82 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 929.00 ...... 929.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,263.96 ...... 3,263.96 * Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 108.14 ...... 108.14 Belgium ...... Euro ...... 235.44 ...... 235.44 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 345.61 ...... 345.61 Josh Klein: Greenland ...... Danish Krone ...... 687.00 ...... 687.00 Norway ...... Norwegian Krone ...... 1,140.83 ...... 1,140.83 United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,798.26 ...... 1,798.26 Charlotte Oldham-Moore: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 1,155.00 ...... 1,155.00 Democratic Republic of Congo ...... Congolese Franc ...... 515.00 ...... 515.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 6,054.08 ...... 6,054.08 * Delegation Expenses: Kenya ...... Shilling ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 Democratic Republic of Congo ...... Congolese Franc ...... 224.10 ...... 224.10 Damian Murphy: Afghanistan ...... Afghanis ...... 134.15 ...... 134.15 Pakistan ...... Rupees ...... 207.00 ...... 207.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,742.76 ...... 2,742.76 Margaret Taylor: Afghanistan ...... Afghanis ...... 20.00 ...... 20.00

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Pakistan ...... Rupees ...... 407.00 ...... 407.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 2,742.76 ...... 2,742.76 * Delegation Expenses: Pakistan ...... Rupees ...... 249.03 ...... 249.03 Morgan Vina: Rwanda ...... Rwandan Francs ...... 642.00 ...... 642.00 * Delegation Expenses: Rwanda ...... Rwandan Francs ...... 268.50 ...... 268.50 Total ...... 31,459.07 ...... 64,195.02 ...... 11,843.99 ...... 107,498.08 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR BOB CORKER, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, Oct. 27, 2016.

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Senator Thomas R. Carper: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,219.79 ...... 1,219.79 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 92.00 ...... 92.00 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 44.17 ...... 44.17 Holly Idelson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,509.39 ...... 1,509.39 Guatemala ...... Quetzal ...... 24.00 ...... 24.00 El Salvador ...... Dollar ...... 50.17 ...... 50.17 Senator Tammy Baldwin: Austria ...... Euro ...... 318.54 ...... 318.54 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 979.80 ...... 979.80 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 447.73 ...... 447.73 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 306.62 ...... 306.62 Senator Heidi Heitkamp: Austria ...... Euro ...... 364.94 ...... 364.94 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 847.18 ...... 847.18 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 495.30 ...... 495.30 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 356.78 ...... 356.78 Senator Cory Booker: United States ...... Dollar ...... 3,160.26 ...... 3,160.26 Austria ...... Euro ...... 330.14 ...... 330.14 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 Saudi Arbaia ...... Riyal ...... 509.33 ...... 509.33 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 100.51 ...... 100.51 Senator Gary Peters: Austria ...... Euro ...... 360.19 ...... 360.19 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,081.50 ...... 1,081.50 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 490.55 ...... 490.55 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 352.03 ...... 352.03 Tessa Gould: Austria ...... Euro ...... 374.30 ...... 374.30 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,095.61 ...... 1,095.61 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 504.65 ...... 504.65 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 366.13 ...... 366.13 Eric Feldman: Austria ...... Euro ...... 297.51 ...... 297.51 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 936.77 ...... 936.77 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 482.17 ...... 482.17 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 370.53 ...... 370.53 Jeremy Steslicki: Austria ...... Euro ...... 318.54 ...... 318.54 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 976.80 ...... 976.80 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 447.73 ...... 447.73 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 306.60 ...... 306.60 William ‘‘Bill’’ Murat: Austria ...... Euro ...... 318.84 ...... 318.84 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 977.40 ...... 977.40 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 448.03 ...... 448.03 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 306.92 ...... 306.92 Matthew Klapper: Austria ...... Euro ...... 330.14 ...... 330.14 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 509.33 ...... 509.33 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 128.84 ...... 128.84 Sophia Lalani: Austria ...... Euro ...... 330.14 ...... 330.14 Israel ...... Shekel ...... 1,100.00 ...... 1,100.00 Saudi Arabia ...... Riyal ...... 509.33 ...... 509.33 Turkey ...... Lira ...... 246.68 ...... 246.68 Jose ‘‘Joske’’ Bautista: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,855.07 ...... 1,855.07 Brazil ...... Real ...... 580.00 ...... 580.00 Argentina ...... Peso ...... 691.61 ...... 691.61 Uruguay ...... Peso ...... 231.00 ...... 231.00 Senator Ben Sasse: Burma ...... Kyat ...... 676.00 ...... 676.00 Thailand ...... Baht ...... 468.21 ...... 468.21 Germany ...... Euro ...... 917.21 ...... 917.21 * Delegation Expenses: El Salvador ...... 931.69 ...... 931.69 Total ...... 24,998.50 ...... 7,744.51 ...... 931.69 ...... 33,674.70 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RON JOHNSON, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Sept. 23, 2016.

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Jose Bautista: United States ...... Dollar ...... 1,005.56 ...... 1,005.56 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,527.98 ...... 1,527.98 Brooke Ericson: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,771.76 ...... 10,771.76 South Korea ...... Won ...... 804.59 ...... 804.59 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,170.82 ...... 1,170.82 David Luckey: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,771.76 ...... 10,771.76 South Korea ...... Won ...... 801.59 ...... 801.59 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,166.82 ...... 1,166.82 Gabrielle D’Adamo: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,771.76 ...... 10,771.76 South Korea ...... Won ...... 777.51 ...... 777.51 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,230.85 ...... 1,230.85 Gabrielle Batkin: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,771.76 ...... 10,771.76 South Korea ...... Won ...... 909.59 ...... 909.59 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 691.00 ...... 691.00 Stephen Vina: United States ...... Dollar ...... 10,771.76 ...... 10,771.76 South Korea ...... Won ...... 814.65 ...... 814.65 Singapore ...... Dollar ...... 1,203.40 ...... 1,203.40 Senator Gary Peters: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 513.63 ...... 513.63 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 172.38 ...... 172.38 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 237.00 ...... 237.00 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 487.04 ...... 487.04 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 354.93 ...... 354.93 David Weinberg: Ukraine ...... Hryvnia ...... 541.71 ...... 541.71 Estonia ...... Euro ...... 193.42 ...... 193.42 Iceland ...... Krona ...... 266.82 ...... 266.82 Morocco ...... Dirham ...... 503.33 ...... 503.33 Czech Republic ...... Koruna ...... 439.89 ...... 439.89 * Delegation Expenses: South Korea ...... Won ...... 1,193.88 ...... 1,193.88

Total ...... 14,808.95 ...... 54,864.36 ...... 1,193.88 ...... 70,867.19 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR RON JOHNSON, Chairman, Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs, Oct. 18, 2016.

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Senator John Cornyn: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,601.86 ...... 13,601.86 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 1,725.00 ...... 1,786.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 83.00 ...... 83.00 Qatar ...... Rial ...... 319.65 ...... 319.65 Carter Burwell: United States ...... Dollar ...... 12,997.86 ...... 12,997.86 Iraq ...... Dinar ...... 61.00 ...... 1,725.00 ...... 1,786.00 Afghanistan ...... Afghani ...... 83.00 ...... 83.00 Qatar ...... Rial ...... 319.65 ...... 319.65 * Delegation Expenses: Qatar ...... Rial ...... 244.76 ...... 244.76 United Arab Emirates ...... Dirham ...... 113.61 ...... 113.61 Total ...... 927.30 ...... 30,049.72 ...... 358.37 ...... 31,335.39 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR CHUCK GRASSLEY, Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, Oct. 25, 2016.

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Peter Oppenheim: South Africa ...... Rand ...... 2,040.00 ...... 2,040.00 Mary Sumpter Lapinski: South Africa ...... Rand ...... 1,978.00 ...... 1,978.00 * Delegation Expenses: South Africa ...... Rand ...... 303.13 ...... 303.13 Total ...... 4,018.00 ...... 303.13 ...... 4,321.13 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under the authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Sec. 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179, agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER, Chairman, Committee on Health, Labor, and Pensions, Oct 25, 2016.

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Senator David Vitter: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 3,207.39 ...... 3,207.39 United States ...... Dollar ...... 15,111.66 ...... 15,111.66 Meredith West: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 2,969.38 ...... 2,969.38 United States ...... Dollar ...... 21,961.72 ...... 21,961.72 Total ...... 6,176.77 ...... 37,073.38 ...... 0.00 ...... 43,250.15 SENATOR DAVID VITTER, Chairman, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Oct. 27, 2016.

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Chad Tanner: ...... 600.00 ...... 600.00 ...... 516.00 ...... 516.00 ...... 226.00 ...... 226.00 ...... 452.00 ...... 452.00 Randy Bookout: ...... 984.13 ...... 984.13 ...... 136.66 ...... 136.66 Paul Matulic: ...... 984.13 ...... 984.13 ...... 136.66 ...... 136.66 Ryan White: ...... 984.13 ...... 984.13 ...... 136.66 ...... 136.66 Chris Joyner: ...... 1,052.00 ...... 1,052.00 ...... 251.66 ...... 251.66 ...... 680.03 ...... 680.03 ...... 362.24 ...... 362.24 ...... 395.00 ...... 395.00 ...... 287.42 ...... 287.42 John Matchison: ...... 1,137.00 ...... 1,137.00 ...... 7,900.00 ...... 7,900.00 ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Jongsun Kim: ...... 1,137.00 ...... 1,137.00 ...... 7,900.00 ...... 7,900.00 ...... 150.00 ...... 150.00 Senator Tom Cotton: ...... 250.00 ...... 250.00 ...... 6,921.46 ...... 6,921.46 Ryan Tully: ...... 250.00 ...... 250.00 ...... 6,921.46 ...... 6,921.46 Paul Matulic: ...... 1,074.00 ...... 1,074.00 ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1,236.00 ...... 4,520.00 ...... 4,520.00 Hayden Milberg: ...... 1,074.00 ...... 1,074.00 ...... 1,236.00 ...... 1.236.00 ...... 4,520.00 ...... 4,520.00 Senator James Lankford: ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 835.00 ...... 835.00 Emily Harding: ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 835.00 ...... 835.00 Adam Farris: ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 1,400.00 ...... 835.00 ...... 835.00 Brian Walsh: ...... 142.00 ...... 142.00 ...... 332.00 ...... 332.00 ...... 135.00 ...... 135.00 ...... 12,847.26 ...... 12,847.26 Randy Bookout: ...... 142.00 ...... 142.00 ...... 332.00 ...... 332.00 ...... 135.00 ...... 135.00 ...... 12,847.26 ...... 12,847.26 Walter Weiss: ...... 497.00 ...... 497.00 ...... 641.00 ...... 641.00 ...... 409.50 ...... 409.50 ...... 8,722.16 ...... 8,722.16 Mike Pevzner: ...... 497.00 ...... 497.00 ...... 641.00 ...... 641.00 ...... 409.50 ...... 409.50 ...... 8,722.16 ...... 8,722.16 Senator Tom Cotton: ...... 534.00 ...... 534.00 ...... 189.00 ...... 189.00 ...... 537.00 ...... 537.00 ...... 12,495.86 ...... 12,495.86 Ryan Tully: ...... 534.00 ...... 534.00

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...... 189.00 ...... 189.00 ...... 537.00 ...... 537.00 ...... 12,495.86 ...... 12,495.86 Total ...... 21,862.42 ...... 111,239.48 ...... 4,568.30 ...... 137,670.20 SENATOR RICHARD BURR, Chairman, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Nov. 7, 2016.

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Ambassador David Killion: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 885.00 ...... 885.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 1,110.42 ...... 1,110.42 United States ...... Dollar ...... * Delegation Expenses: Georgia ...... Lari ...... 2,490.00 ...... 2,490.00 Italy ...... Euro ...... 305.22 ...... 305.22 United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 1,487.25 ...... 1,487.25 Austria ...... Euro ...... 1,029.00 ...... 1,029.00 United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,193.56 ...... 13,193.56 * Delegation Expenses: United Kingdom ...... Pound ...... 779.72 ...... 779.72 Austria ...... Euro ...... 1,001.70 ...... 1,001.70 Poland ...... Zloty ...... 2,253.44 ...... 2,254.44 United States ...... Dollar ...... 9,522.96 ...... 9,522.96 * Delegation Expenses: Poland ...... Zloty ...... 72.92 ...... 72.92 Total ...... 11,414.67 ...... 22,716.52 ...... 34,131.19 * Delegation expenses include payments and reimbursements to the Department of State under authority of Sec. 502(b) of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended by Section 22 of P.L. 95–384, and S. Res. 179 agreed to May 25, 1977. SENATOR ROGER F. WICKER, Chairman, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Oct. 11, 2016.

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Thomas Hawkins: United States ...... Dollar ...... 27,610.86 ...... 27,610.86 Australia ...... Dollar ...... 932.31 ...... 1,007.00 ...... 1,939.31 Philippines ...... Peso ...... 560.33 ...... 1,166.87 ...... 199.25 ...... 1,926.45 South Korea ...... Won ...... 395.00 ...... 862.27 ...... 1,257.27 Japan ...... Yen ...... 888.30 ...... 1,124.71 ...... 2,013.01 Thomas Hawkins: United States ...... Dollar ...... 13,100.86 ...... 13,100.86 Norway ...... Krone ...... 749.50 ...... 749.50 Sweden ...... Krona ...... 652.00 ...... 652.00 Latvia ...... Euro ...... 793.11 ...... 793.11 Total ...... 4,970.55 ...... 44,872.57 ...... 199.25 ...... 50,042.37 SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL, h Majority Leader, Nov. 18. 2016.

AUTHORIZING RETURN OF PAPERS ate proceed to the immediate consider- S. 2944 REQUEST ation of Calendar No. 513, S. 2944. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. Congress assembled, ask unanimous consent that the Sec- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. retary of the Senate be authorized to The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Public Safe- request the return of the papers with ty Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act of respect to H. Con. Res. 122 so that the A bill (S. 2944) to require adequate report- 2016’’. ing on the Public Safety Officers’ Benefit enrolling clerk may make a technical SEC. 2. REPORTS. correction. program, and for other purposes. Section 1205 of title I of the Omnibus The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There being no objection, the Senate Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 objection, it is so ordered. proceeded to consider the bill, which (42 U.S.C. 3796c) is amended— had been reported from the Committee (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘Rules, f on the Judiciary, with amendments, as regulations, and procedures issued under this follows: part may include regulations based on standards developed by another Federal agency for PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS’ BENE- (The parts of the bill intended to be FITS IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2016 programs related to public safety officer stricken are shown in boldface brack- death or disability claims.’’ øafter ‘‘before Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ets and the parts of the bill intended to the Bureau.’’;¿ before the last sentence; ask unanimous consent that the Sen- be inserted are shown in italics.) (2) in subsection (b)—

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SEC. 5. PRESUMPTION THAT OFFICER ACTED (3) by adding at the end the following: ‘‘(3) Not later than 5 years after the date of PROPERLY. ‘‘(e)(1)(A) Not later than 30 days after the enactment of the Public Safety Officers’ Bene- Section 1202 of title I of the Omnibus Crime date of enactment of this subsection, the Bu- fits Improvement Act of 2016, and every 5 years Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. reau shall make available on the public thereafter, the Comptroller General of the 3796a) is amended— website of the Bureau information on all United States shall— (1) by striking ‘‘No benefit’’ and inserting the death, disability, and educational assistance ‘‘(A) conduct a study on the compliance of the following: claims submitted under this part that are Bureau with the obligation to offset award ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—No benefit’’; and pending as of the date on which the informa- amounts under section 1201(f)(3); and (2) by adding at the end the following: tion is made available. ‘‘(B) submit to Congress a report on the study ‘‘(b) PRESUMPTION.—In determining whether a ‘‘(B) Not less frequently than once per conducted under subparagraph (A) that in- benefit is payable under this part, the Bureau week, the Bureau shall make available on cludes an assessment of whether the Bureau has shall— the public website of the Bureau updated in- provided the information required under sub- ‘‘(1) presume that none of the limitations de- formation with respect to all death, dis- paragraph (B)(ix) of paragraph (2) of this sub- scribed in subsection (a) apply; and ability, and educational assistance claims section in each report required under that para- ‘‘(2) have the burden of establishing by clear submitted under this part that are pending graph. and convincing evidence that a limitation de- as of the date on which the information is ‘‘ø(3)¿(4) In this subsection, the term ‘na- scribed in subsection (a) applies.’’. made available. SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICABILITY. ‘‘(C) The information made available under ture of the claim’ means whether the claim is a claim for— The amendments made by this Act shall— this paragraph shall include— (1) take effect on the date of enactment of this ‘‘(i) for each pending claim— ‘‘(A) benefits under this subpart with respect to the death of a public safety officer; Act; and ‘‘(I) the date on which the claim was sub- (2) apply to any benefit claim or application ‘‘(B) benefits under this subpart with re- mitted to the Bureau; under part L of title I of the Omnibus Crime spect to the disability of a public safety offi- ‘‘(II) the State of residence of the claim- Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. cer; or ant; 3796 et seq.) that is— ‘‘(C) education assistance under subpart ‘‘(III) an anonymized, identifying claim (A) pending before the Bureau of Justice As- 2.’’. number; and sistance on the date of enactment; or ‘‘(IV) the nature of the claim; and SEC. 3. AGE LIMITATION FOR CHILDREN. (B) received by the Bureau on or after the ‘‘(ii) the total number of pending claims Section 1212(c) of title I of the Omnibus Crime date of enactment of this Act. that were submitted to the Bureau more Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today, 3796d–1(c)) is amended— than 1 year before the date on which the in- the Senate reiterates its commitment formation is made available. (1) by striking ‘‘No child’’ and inserting the ‘‘(2)(A) Not later than 180 days after the following: to our Nation’s law enforcement offi- date of enactment of this subsection, and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), cers, firefighters, and other first re- every 180 days thereafter, the Bureau shall no child’’; and sponders. Forty years ago, we created submit to Congress a report on the death, (2) by adding at the end the following: the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits disability, and educational assistance claims ‘‘(2) DELAYED APPROVALS.— Program, PSOB, to support first re- submitted under this part during the 180-day ‘‘(A) EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION.— sponders who made the ultimate sac- period preceding the report. If a claim for assistance under this subpart is ‘‘(B) Each report submitted under subpara- approved more than 1 year after the date on rifice. We have now passed legislation graph (A) shall include information on— which the application for such assistance is to make much needed improvements to ‘‘(i) the total number of claims, and the na- filed with the Attorney General, the age limita- the claims adjudication process, which ture of each claim, submitted to the Bureau; tion under this subsection shall be extended by for too long has been plagued by red ‘‘(ii) the number of claims for which a final the length of the period— tape and delays. determination has been made; ‘‘(i) beginning on the day after the date that Today’s legislation builds upon my ‘‘(iii) the number of claims for which a is 1 year after the date on which the application past efforts to improve the PSOB pro- final determination has not been reached and is filed; and gram. In 2003, I worked with a bipar- ‘‘(ii) ending on the date on which the applica- the basis for the delay; tisan group of senators to pass the ‘‘(iv) the amount of time required to proc- tion is approved. ess each claim for which a final determina- ‘‘(B) CLAIM FOR BENEFITS FOR DEATH OR PER- Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits tion has been made øand, for any claim MANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY.—In addition to Act, which recognized that law enforce- which could not be processed within 1 year of an extension under subparagraph (A), if any, ment officers who suffer fatal heart at- being submitted to the Bureau, the basis for for an application for assistance under this sub- tacks or strokes in the line of duty also any delay¿; part that relates to a claim for benefits under deserve benefits. In 2009, I introduced ‘‘(v) the number of claims submitted that subpart 1 that was approved more than 1 year the Dale Long Emergency Medical are related to exposure due to the September after the date on which the claim was filed with Service Providers Protection Act, 11th, 2001, terrorism attacks and the average the Attorney General, the age limitation under which became law in 2012 and extended this subsection shall be extended by the length award amount for any such claims for which PSOB benefits to nonprofit Emergency a final determination has been made; of the period— ‘‘(vi) the result of each claim for which a ‘‘(i) beginning on the day after the date that Medical Service, EMS, providers. This final determination was made during the 180- is 1 year after the date on which the claim for change covered an estimated 1,200 EMS day period, including the number of claims benefits is submitted; and personnel in Vermont alone. Today’s rejected and the basis for any denial of bene- ‘‘(ii) ending on the date on which the claim legislation will add transparency to the fits; for benefits is approved.’’. PSOB’s decisionmaking process and ‘‘(vii) the number of claims øthat were ap- SEC. 4. DUE DILIGENCE IN PAYING BENEFIT should help expedite the review of appealed¿ for which a final determination was CLAIMS. Subpart 1 of part L of title I of the Omnibus plications for benefits. made and appealed during the 180-day period; The legislation also includes an ‘‘(viii) the average number of claims proc- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 essed per reviewer of the Bureau; and U.S.C. 3796 et seq.) is amended by adding at the amendment I offered in the Judiciary ø‘‘(ix) the average amount of time each end the following: Committee that improved this bill in agency takes to submit all required informa- ‘‘SEC. 1206. DUE DILIGENCE IN PAYING BENEFIT three important ways. First, it ensured tion and documents to the Bureau.¿ CLAIMS. that children are not disqualified from ‘‘(ix) information on the compliance of the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Bureau, with all due receiving education benefits due to Bureau with the obligation to offset award diligence, shall expeditiously attempt to obtain delays within the PSOB program, amounts under section 1201(f)(3), including— the information and documentation necessary to which can approach 10 years. At a Sen- ‘‘(I) the number of claims that are eligible for adjudicate a benefit claim filed under this part, compensation under both this part and the Sep- including a claim for financial assistance under ate Judiciary hearing in April, a law tember 11th Victim Compensation Fund of 2001 subpart 2. enforcement official described this as (49 U.S.C. 40101 note; Public Law 107–42) (com- ‘‘(b) SUFFICIENT INFORMATION UNAVAIL- unconscionable. I agree. My amend- monly referred to as the ‘VCF’); ABLE.—If a benefit claim filed under this part, ment ensures it will never happen

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SHORT TITLE. provide the services described in paragraph (4) amendment requires that the PSOB of- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Cross-Border at a port of entry or any other facility where fice use every investigative tool it has Trade Enhancement Act of 2016’’. U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides or to obtain what it needs from third par- SEC. 2. REPEAL AND TRANSITION PROVISION. will provide services; ties to process a claim. This will ensure (a) REPEAL.—Subject to subsections (b) and (B) such person will remit a fee imposed under that officers and their families who are (c), section 560 of the Department of Homeland subsection (b) to U.S. Customs and Border Pro- entitled to benefits are not further vic- Security Appropriations Act, 2013 (division D of tection in an amount equal to the full costs in- Public Law 113–6; 127 Stat. 378) and section 559 curred or that will be incurred in providing such timized by delays beyond their control. of the Department of Homeland Security Appro- services; and Finally, as originally drafted, this leg- priations Act, 2014 (division F of Public Law (C) any additional facilities at which U.S. islation only applied to claims filed 113–76; 6 U.S.C. 211 note) are repealed. Customs and Border Protection services are per- after it becomes law. I want these im- (b) AGREEMENTS IN EFFECT.—Notwithstanding formed or deemed necessary for the provision of provements to help those currently subsection (a), nothing in this Act may be con- services under an agreement entered into under stuck in the backlog, and my amend- strued as affecting in any manner an agreement this section shall be provided, maintained, and ment fixed this issue. entered into pursuant to section 560 of the De- equipped by such person, without additional partment of Homeland Security Appropriations One hundred twenty-three law en- cost to the Federal Government, in accordance Act, 2013 (division D of Public Law 113–6; 127 with U.S. Customs and Border Protection speci- forcement officers have been killed in Stat. 378) or section 559 of the Department of fications. the line of duty so far in 2016. These Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (di- (2) CRITERIA.—The Commissioner shall estab- families deserve a working and respon- vision F of Public Law 113–76; 6 U.S.C. 211 note) lish criteria for entering into a partnership sive PSOB program. This legislation, that is in effect on the day before the date of the under paragraph (1) that include the following: while only a modest step, demonstrates enactment of this Act, and any such agreement (A) Selection and evaluation of potential part- our shared commitment to those offi- shall continue to have full force and effect on ners. cers and their families. I urge the and after such date. (B) Identification and documentation of roles (c) PROPOSED AGREEMENTS.—Notwithstanding and responsibilities between U.S. Customs and House of Representatives to quickly subsection (a), nothing in this Act may be con- Border Protection, the Administration, and pri- pass this legislation and send it to the strued as affecting in any manner a proposal vate and government partners. President for signature. accepted for consideration and further develop- (C) Identification, allocation, and manage- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ment by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ment of explicit and implicit risks of partnering ask unanimous consent that the com- the General Services Administration pursuant to between U.S. Customs and Border Protection, mittee-reported amendments be with- section 559 of the Department of Homeland Se- the Administration, and private and government drawn; that the Grassley substitute curity Appropriations Act, 2014 (division F of partners. (D) Decision-making and dispute resolution amendment be agreed to; that the bill, Public Law 113–76; 6 U.S.C. 211 note) that was accepted prior to the date of the enactment of processes in partnering arrangements. as amended, be read a third time and this Act. (E) Criteria and processes for U.S. Customs passed; that the Grassley title amend- SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. and Border Protection to terminate agreements ment be agreed to; and that the mo- In this Act: if private or government partners are not meet- tions to reconsider be considered made (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The term ‘‘Administra- ing the terms of such a partnership, including and laid upon the table. tion’’ mean the General Services Administration. the security standards established by U.S. Cus- toms and Border Protection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (3) PUBLICATION.—The Commissioner shall objection, it is so ordered. trator’’ mean the Administrator of the Adminis- tration. make publicly available the criteria established The committee-reported amendments under paragraph (2), and shall notify the rel- were withdrawn. (3) COMMISSIONER.—The term ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and evant committees of Congress not less than 15 The amendment (No. 5113) in the na- Border Protection. days prior to the publication of the criteria and ture of a substitute was agreed to. (4) DONATION AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘dona- any subsequent changes to such criteria. (The amendment is printed in today’s tion agreement’’ means an agreement made (4) SERVICES DESCRIBED.—Services described RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) under section 5(a). in this paragraph are any services related to, or The bill (S. 2944), as amended, was or- (5) FEE AGREEMENT.—The term ‘‘fee agree- in support of, customs, agricultural processing, ment’’ means an agreement made by the Com- border security, or inspection-related immigra- dered to be engrossed for a third read- tion matters provided by an employee or con- ing, was read the third time, and missioner under section 4(a)(1). (6) PERSON.—The term ‘‘person’’ means— tractor of U.S. Customs and Border Protection passed. (A) an individual; at ports of entry or any other facility where The amendment (No. 5114) was agreed (B) a corporation, partnership, trust, estate, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides or to, as follows: association, or any other private or public enti- will provide services. (Purpose: To amend the title) ty; (5) MODIFICATION OF PRIOR AGREEMENTS.— The Commissioner, at the request of a person Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘A bill to re- (C) a Federal, State, or local government; (D) any subdivision, agency, or instrumen- who has previously entered into an agreement quire adequate reporting on the Public Safe- tality of a Federal, State, or local government; with U.S. Customs and Border Protection for ty Officers’ Benefits program, and for other or the reimbursement of fees in effect on the date purposes.’’. (E) any other governmental entity. of enactment of this Act, may modify such f (7) RELEVANT COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.—The agreement to implement any provisions of this CROSS-BORDER TRADE term ‘‘relevant committees of Congress’’ means— Act. (6) LIMITATION.—The Commissioner may not ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2015 (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Environment and Public Works, enter into a reimbursable fee agreement under Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I the Committee on Finance, the Committee on this subsection if such agreement would unduly ask unanimous consent that the Sen- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and permanently impact services funded in this ate proceed to the immediate consider- and the Committee on the Judiciary of the Sen- Act or any appropriations Act, or provided from ation of Calendar No. 559, S. 461. ate; and any account in the Treasury of the United (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the States derived by the collection of fees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Committee on Homeland Security, the Committee (7) NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.—Except as pro- clerk will report the bill by title. on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Trans- vided in paragraphs (8) and (9), there shall be The senior assistant legislative clerk portation and Infrastructure of the House of no limit to the number of fee agreements that read as follows: Representatives. may be entered into by the Commissioner. A bill (S. 461) to provide for alternative fi- SEC. 4. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO FEE AGREE- (8) AUTHORITY FOR NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.— nancing arrangements for the provision of MENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF CER- (A) RESOURCE AVAILABILITY.—If the Commis- certain services and the construction and TAIN SERVICES OF U.S. CUSTOMS sioner finds that resource or allocation con- maintenance of infrastructure at land border AND BORDER PROTECTION. straints would prevent U.S. Customs and Border ports of entry, and for other purposes. (a) FEE AGREEMENTS.— Protection from fulfilling, in whole or in part, (1) AUTHORITY FOR FEE AGREEMENTS.—Not- requests for services under the terms of existing There being no objection, the Senate withstanding section 13031(e) of the Consoli- or proposed fee agreements, the Commissioner proceeded to consider the bill, which dated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of shall impose annual limits on the number of new had been reported from the Committee 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(e)) and section 451 of the fee agreements.

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(B) ANNUAL REVIEW.—If the Commissioner (13) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—Decisions of the Com- for the reimbursement of fees in effect on the limits the number of new fee agreements under missioner under this subsection are in the dis- date of enactment of this Act, or under the pro- this paragraph, the Commissioner shall annu- cretion of the Commissioner and not subject to visions of this Act, may request that such agree- ally evaluate and reassess such limits and pub- judicial review. ment make provision for termination at the relish the results of such evaluation and affirm (b) FEE.— quest of such person upon advance notice, the any such limits that shall remain in effect in a (1) IN GENERAL.—A person who enters into a length and terms of which shall be negotiated publicly available format. fee agreement shall pay a fee pursuant to such between such person and U.S. Customs and Bor- (9) AIR PORTS OF ENTRY.— agreement in an amount equal to the full cost of der Protection. (A) CERTAIN COSTS.—A fee agreement for U.S. U.S. Customs and Border Protection— (c) ANNUAL REPORT AND NOTICE TO CON- Customs and Border Protection services at an (A) of the salaries and expenses of individuals GRESS.—The Commissioner shall— air port of entry may only provide for the reim- employed or contracted by U.S. Customs and (1) submit to the relevant committees of Con- bursement of— Border Protection to provide such services; and gress an annual report that identifies each fee (i) salaries and expenses of not more than 5 (B) of other costs incurred by U.S. Customs agreement made during the previous year; and full-time equivalent U.S. Customs and Border and Border Protection related to providing such (2) not less than 15 days before entering into Protection officers; services, such as temporary placement or perma- a fee agreement, notify the members of Congress (ii) costs incurred by U.S. Customs and Border nent relocation of employees, including incen- that represent the State or district in which the Protection for the payment of overtime to em- tive pay for relocation where appropriate. affected port or facility is located. ployee; (2) ADVANCE PAYMENT.—The Commissioner, (d) MODIFICATION OF EXISTING REPORTS TO (iii) the salaries and expenses of employees of with approval from a person requesting services CONGRESS.—Section 907(b) of the Trade Facilita- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (other than of U.S. Customs and Border Protection services tion and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (Public officers specified in clause (i)) to support U.S. pursuant to a fee agreement, may accept the fee Law 114–125) is amended— customs and Border Protection officers in per- for services prior to providing such services. (1) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘or’’ at the forming law enforcement functions at air ports (3) OVERSIGHT OF FEES.—The Commissioner end; of entry, including primary and secondary proc- shall develop a process to oversee the activities (2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at essing of passengers; and for which fees are charged pursuant to a fee the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and (iv) other costs incurred by U.S. Customs and agreement that includes the following: (3) by adding at the end the following: Border Protection relating to services described (A) A determination and report on the full ‘‘(5) the program for entering into reimburs- in paragraph (4), such as temporary placement cost of providing services, including direct and able fee agreements for the provision of U.S. or permanent relocation of such employees, in- indirect costs, as well as a process, through con- Customs and Border Protection services estab- cluding incentive pay for relocation where ap- sultation with affected parties and other inter- lished by the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement propriate. ested stakeholders, for increasing such fees as Act of 2016.’’. (B) PRECLEARANCE.—The authority in the sec- necessary. SEC. 5. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREE- tion may not be used to enter into new (B) The establishment of a periodic remittance MENTS TO ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR preclearance agreements or initiate the provi- schedule to replenish appropriations, accounts PORTS OF ENTRY. sion of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or funds, as necessary. (a) AGREEMENTS AUTHORIZED.— services outside of the United States. (C) The identification of costs paid by such (1) COMMISSIONER.—The Commissioner, in col- (C) PERMANENT RELOCATION.—Any fee agree- fees. laboration with the Administrator as provided ment under this Act to provide for the reim- (4) DEPOSIT OF FUNDS.—Amounts collected under subsection (e), may enter into an agree- bursement of the permanent relocation of an em- pursuant to a fee agreement shall— ment with any person to accept a donation of ployee of the U.S. Customs and Border Protec- (A) be deposited as an offsetting collection; real or personal property, including monetary tion shall certify that the terms of the agree- (B) remain available until expended, without donations, or nonpersonal services, for activities ment— fiscal year limitation; and in subsection (b) at a new or existing land, sea, (i) cannot otherwise be sufficiently met by the (C) be credited to the applicable appropria- or air port of entry, or any facility or other in- person and the U.S. Customs and Border Protec- tion, account, or fund for the amount paid out frastructure at a location where U.S. Customs tion; of that appropriation, account, or fund for— and Border Protection performs or will be per- (ii) would not unduly impact U.S. Customs (i) any expenses incurred or to be incurred by forming services within the United States. and Border Protection services at the port of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in pro- (2) ADMINISTRATOR.—Where the Administrator entry from which the relocation of the employee viding such services; and has custody or control of a new or existing land is proposed; (ii) any other costs incurred by U.S. Customs port of entry, facility, or other infrastructure at (iii) would be consistent with other applicable and Border Protection relating to such services. a location where U.S. Customs and Border Pro- laws and regulations regarding the relocation of (5) TERMINATION BY THE COMMISSIONER.— tection performs or will be performing inspection employees of the U.S. Customs and Border Pro- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commissioner shall ter- services, the Administrator, in collaboration tection; and minate the services provided pursuant to a fee with the Commissioner, may enter into an agree- (iv) all costs of the relocation have been ap- agreement with a person that, after receiving ment with any person to accept a donation of proved by the person. notice from the Commissioner that a fee imposed real or personal property, including monetary (10) PORT OF ENTRY SIZE CONSIDERATION.— under the fee agreement is due, fails to pay such donations, or nonpersonal services, at that loca- The Commissioner shall— fee in a timely manner. tion for activities set forth in subsection (b). (A) ensure that each fee agreement proposal is (B) EFFECT OF TERMINATION.—At the time (b) USE.—A donation made under a donation given equal consideration regardless of the size services are terminated pursuant to subpara- agreement may be used for activities related to of the port of entry; and graph (A), all costs incurred by U.S. Customs construction, alteration, operation or mainte- (B) report to the relevant committees of Con- and Border Protection which have not been nance, including expenses related to— gress on the number of fee agreement proposals paid, will become immediately due and payable. (1) land acquisition, design, construction, re- that the Commissioner did not enter into due to (C) INTEREST.—Interest on unpaid fees will pair, and alteration; numerical limits on the number of fee agree- accrue based on the quarterly rate(s) established (2) furniture, fixtures, equipment, and tech- ments, if the Commissioner adopts such limits. under sections 6621 and 6622 of the Internal nology, including installation and the deploy- (11) DENIED APPLICATION.—If the Commis- Revenue Code of 1986. ment thereof; and sioner denies a proposal for a fee agreement, the (D) PENALTIES.—Any person that fails to pay (3) operation and maintenance of the facility, Commission shall provide the person who sub- any fee incurred under a fee agreement in a infrastructure, equipment, and technology. mitted the proposal the reason for the denial, timely manner, after notice and demand for (c) LIMITATION ON MONETARY DONATIONS.— unless the reason for the denial involves a law payment, shall be liable for a penalty or liq- Any monetary donation accepted pursuant to a enforcement matter or national security interest. uidated damage equal to 2 times the amount of donation agreement may not be used to pay the (12) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section such fee. salaries of employees of U.S. Customs and Bor- may be construed— (E) AMOUNT COLLECTED.—Any amount col- der Protection who perform inspection services. (A) to require a person entering into a fee lected pursuant to a fee agreement shall be de- (d) TERM OF DONATION AGREEMENT.—The agreement to cover costs that are otherwise the posited into the account specified under para- term of a donation agreement may be as long as responsibility of the U.S. Customs and Border graph (4) and shall be available as described is required to meet the terms of the agreement. Protection or any other agency of the Federal therein. (e) ROLE OF ADMINISTRATOR.—The Adminis- Government and are not incurred, or expected to (F) RETURN OF UNUSED FUNDS.—The Commis- trator’s role, involvement, and authority under be incurred, to cover services specifically cov- sioner shall return any unused funds collected this section is limited with respect to donations ered by an agreement entered into under au- under a fee agreement that is terminated for made at new or existing land ports of entry, fa- thorities provided by this Act; or any reason, or in the event that the terms of cilities, or other infrastructure owned or leased (B) to unduly and permanently reduce the re- such agreement change by mutual agreement to by the Administration. sponsibilities or duties of U.S. Customs and Bor- cause a reduction of U.S. Customs and Border (f) EVALUATION PROCEDURES.— der Protection to provide services at ports of Protections services. No interest shall be owed (1) REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCEDURES.—Not entry that have been authorized or mandated by upon the return of any unused funds. later than 180 days after the date of enactment, law and are funded in any appropriation Act or (6) TERMINATION BY THE SPONSOR.—Any per- the Commissioner, in consultation with the Ad- from any accounts in the Treasury of the son who has previously entered into an agree- ministrator as appropriate, shall issue proce- United States derived by the collection of fees. ment with U.S. Customs and Border Protection dures for evaluating proposals for donation

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A29NO6.043 S29NOPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with SENATE November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6575 agreements on a year-round basis and otherwise (l) ANNUAL REPORT AND NOTICE TO CON- ing, was read the third time, and consistent with the requirements of this section. GRESS.—The Commissioner, in collaboration passed. (2) AVAILABILITY.—The procedures issued with the Administrator if applicable, shall— under paragraph (1) shall be made available to (1) submit to the relevant committees of Con- f the public. gress an annual report that identifies each do- DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUDICIAL (3) COST-SHARING ARRANGEMENTS.—In issuing nation agreement made during the previous the procedures under paragraph (1), the Com- year; and FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY ACT missioner, in consultation with the Adminis- (2) not less than 15 days before entering into Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I trator, shall evaluate the use of authorities pro- a donation agreement, notify the members of ask unanimous consent that the Sen- vided under this section to enter into cost-shar- Congress that represent the State or district in ate proceed to the immediate considering or reimbursement agreements with eligible which the affected port or facility is located. persons and determine whether such agreements (m) CONSTRUCTION.—Except as otherwise pro- ation of H.R. 4419, which was received may improve facility conditions or inspection vided in this section, nothing in this section from the House. services at new or existing land, sea, or air ports may be construed— The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of entry. (1) as affecting in any manner the responsibil- clerk will report the bill by title. (g) DETERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION.— ities, duties, or authorities of U.S. Customs and The senior assistant legislative clerk (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after Border Protection or the Administration; read as follows: receiving a proposal for a donation agreement, (2) to create any right or liability of the par- the Commissioner, and Administrator if applica- ties referred to in this section, except as other- A bill (H.R. 4419) to update the financial ble, shall notify the person that submitted the wise set forth in any donation acceptance agree- disclosure requirements for judges of the proposal as to whether it is complete or incom- ment entered into under this section; or District of Columbia courts and to make plete. (3) as affecting any consultation requirement other improvements to the District of Co- (2) INCOMPLETE PROPOSALS.—If the Commis- under any other law. lumbia courts. sioner, and Administrator if applicable, deter- SEC. 6. WAIVER OF POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION There being no objection, the Senate mines that a proposal is incomplete, the person REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN LAW proceeded to consider the bill. ENFORCEMENT APPLICANTS. that submitted the proposal shall be notified Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Section 3 of the Anti-Border Corruption Act of and provided with— ask unanimous consent that the bill be (A) a detailed description of all specific infor- 2010 (Public Law 111–376; 6 U.S.C. 221) is mation or material that is needed to complete re- amended— considered read a third time and passed view of the proposal; and (1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by and the motion to reconsider be consid- (B) allow the person to resubmit the proposal striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting the fol- ered made and laid upon the table. with additional information and material de- lowing: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without scribed under subparagraph (A) to complete the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; objection, it is so ordered. proposal. (2) in subsection (a)(1), as redesignated, by in- The bill (H.R. 4419) was ordered to a (3) COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.—Not later than serting ‘‘(except as provided in subsection (b))’’ 180 days after receiving a completed and final after ‘‘Border Protection’’; and third reading, was read the third time, proposal for a donation agreement, the Commis- (3) by adding at the end the following: and passed. sioner, and Administrator if applicable, shall— ‘‘(b) WAIVER.—The Commissioner of U.S. Cus- f (A) make a determination whether to deny or toms and Border Protection may waive the poly- approve the proposal; and graph examination requirement under sub- PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUITY SUP- (B) notify the person that submitted the pro- section (a)(1) for any applicant who— PLEMENT FOR CERTAIN AIR posal of the determination. ‘‘(1) is deemed suitable for employment; TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS (4) CONSIDERATIONS.—In making the deter- ‘‘(2) holds a current, active Top Secret/Sen- mination under paragraph (3)(A), the Commis- sitive Compartmented Information Clearance; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sioner, and Administrator if applicable, shall ‘‘(3) has a current Single Scope Background ask unanimous consent that the Sen- consider— Investigation; ate proceed to the immediate consider- (A) the impact of the proposal on reducing ‘‘(4) was not granted any waivers to obtain ation of H.R. 5785, which was received his or her clearance; and wait times at that port of entry or facility and from the House. other ports of entry on the same border; ‘‘(5) is a veteran (as such term is defined in (B) the potential of the proposal to increase section 2108 of title 5, United States Code).’’. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The trade and travel efficiency through added ca- SEC. 7. EFFECTIVE PERIOD. clerk will report the bill by title. pacity; (a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in sub- The senior assistant legislative clerk (C) the potential of the proposal to enhance section (c), this Act and the amendments made read as follows: the security of the port of entry or facility; by this Act shall be in effect during the 10-year A bill (H.R. 5785) to amend title 5, United (D) the funding available to complete the in- period beginning on the date of the enactment States Code, to provide for an annuity sup- tended use of a donation under this section; of this Act. plement for certain air traffic controllers. (E) the costs of maintaining and operating (b) AGREEMENTS IN EFFECT.—Any agreement such donation; made pursuant to this Act that is in effect on There being no objection, the Senate (F) whether such donation, if real property, the date that is 10 years after the date of the en- proceeded to consider the bill. satisfies the requirements of such proposal, or actment of this Act shall continue to have full Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous whether additional real property would be re- force and effect on and after such date and re- consent that the bill be considered read quired; main in effect under the terms of such agree- a third time and passed and the motion (G) an explanation of how such donation, if ment. real property, was secured; to reconsider be considered made and (c) PERMANENT PROVISIONS.—Section 2, the laid upon the table. (H) the impact of such proposal on staffing re- amendments made by section 2, and the amend- quirements; and ments made by section 6 shall take effect on the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (I) other factors that the Commissioner or Ad- date of the enactment of this Act. objection, it is so ordered. ministrator determines to be relevant. The bill (H.R. 5785) was ordered to a Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (h) SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING.—Any property, third reading, was read the third time, including monetary donations and nonpersonal ask unanimous consent that the com- services, donated pursuant to a donation agree- mittee-reported substitute amendment and passed. ment may be used in addition to any other be withdrawn; that the Cornyn sub- f funds, including appropriated funds, property, stitute amendment be agreed to; that RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL or services made available for the same purpose. the bill, as amended, be considered (i) RETURN OF DONATION.—If the Commis- GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE read a third time and passed; and that sioner or the Administrator does not use the AGENCY ON ITS 20TH ANNIVER- the motion to reconsider be considered property or services donated pursuant to a do- SARY nation agreement, such donated property or made and laid upon the table. services shall be returned to the person that The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I made the donation. objection, it is so ordered. ask unanimous consent that the Armed (j) INTEREST PROHIBITED.—No interest may be The committee-reported substitute Services Committee be discharged from owed on any donation returned to a person amendment was withdrawn. further consideration of and the Senate under this subsection. The amendment (No. 5115) in the na- now proceed to the consideration of S. (k) PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN FUNDING.—The Res. 607. Commissioner, in collaboration with the Admin- ture of a substitute was agreed to. istrator if applicable, with respect to an agree- (The amendment is printed in today’s The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment authorized under this section, may not ob- RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) objection it is so ordered. ligate or expend amounts in excess of the value The bill (S. 461), as amended, was or- The clerk will report the resolution of the donations. dered to be engrossed for a third read- by title.

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I ask unanimous sidered read a third time and passed; consent that the resolution be agreed Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous and the motion to reconsider be consid- consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the ered made and laid upon the table. to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no objection, it is so ordered. made and laid upon the table. intervening action or debate. The amendment (No. 5116) in the na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ture of a substitute was agreed to, as objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. follows: The resolution (S. Res. 622) was The resolution (S. Res. 607) was (Purpose: In the nature of a substitute) agreed to. agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following: The preamble was agreed to. (The resolution, with its preamble, is (The resolution, with its preamble, is SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN MAJOR printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS OF printed in the RECORD of September 29, mitted Resolutions.’’) 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS f AFFAIRS. f (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- RECOGNIZING THE VITAL ROLE SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION erans Affairs may carry out the following THE CIVIL AIR PATROL HAS major medical facility projects, with each OF OCTOBER 8, 2016, AS ‘‘40 PLAYED, AND CONTINUES TO project to be carried out in an amount not to YEARS OF WOMEN CADETS AT PLAY, IN SUPPORTING THE exceed the amount specified for that project: THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE HOMELAND SECURITY AND NA- (1) Seismic, life safety, and utilities up- ACADEMY DAY’’ TIONAL DEFENSE OF THE grades and expansion of clinical services in Reno, Nevada, in an amount not to exceed Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I UNITED STATES $213,800,000. ask unanimous consent that the Armed Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (2) Seismic corrections to the mental Services Committee be discharged from ask unanimous consent that the Sen- health and community living center in Long further consideration of and the Senate ate proceed to the consideration of S. Beach, California, in an amount not to ex- now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 623, submitted earlier today. ceed $317,300,000. Res. 611. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without There is authorized to be appropriated to the clerk will report the resolution by Secretary of Veterans Affairs for fiscal year objection, it is so ordered. title. The clerk will report the resolution 2017 or the year in which funds are appro- The senior assistant legislative clerk priated for the Construction, Major Projects, by title. read as follows: account $531,100,000 for the projects author- The senior assistant legislative clerk A resolution (S. Res. 623) recognizing the ized in subsection (a). read as follows: vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, (c) LIMITATION.—The projects authorized in A resolution (S. Res. 611) supporting the and continues to play, in supporting the subsection (a) may only be carried out designation of October 8, 2016, as ‘‘40 Years of homeland security and national defense of using— Women Cadets at the United States Air the United States. (1) funds appropriated for fiscal year 2017 Force Academy Day.’’ There being no objection, the Senate or the year in which funds are appropriated There being no objection, the Senate for the Construction, Major Projects, ac- proceeded to consider the resolution. count pursuant to the authorization of ap- proceeded to consider the resolution. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous propriations in subsection (b); Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed (2) funds available for Construction, Major consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the Projects, for a fiscal year before fiscal year to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered 2017 that remain available for obligation; motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no (3) funds available for Construction, Major made and laid upon the table. intervening action or debate. Projects, for a fiscal year after fiscal year The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2017 that remain available for obligation; objection, it is so ordered. (4) funds appropriated for Construction, objection, it is so ordered. Major Projects, for fiscal year 2017 for a cat- The resolution (S. Res. 611) was The resolution (S. Res. 623) was egory of activity not specific to a project; agreed to. agreed to. (5) funds appropriated for Construction, The preamble was agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. Major Projects, for a fiscal year before fiscal (The resolution, with its preamble, is (The resolution, with its preamble, is year 2017 for a category of activity not spe- printed in the RECORD of September 29, printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- cific to a project; and 2016, under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) mitted Resolutions.’’) (6) funds appropriated for Construction, Major Projects, for a fiscal year after fiscal f f year 2017 for a category of activity not spe- EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF cific to a project. GOALS OF NATIONAL ADOPTION VETERANS AFFAIRS TO CARRY The bill (S. 3438), as amended, was or- DAY AND NATIONAL ADOPTION OUT A MAJOR MEDICAL FACIL- dered to be engrossed for a third read- MONTH ITY PROJECT IN RENO, NEVADA ing, was read the third time, and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I passed. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ask unanimous consent that the Com- f ate proceed to the consideration of S. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, Res. 622, submitted earlier today. charged from further consideration of NOVEMBER 30, 2016 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The S. 3438 and the Senate proceed to its clerk will report the resolution by immediate consideration. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I title. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that when the The senior assistant legislative clerk objection, it is so ordered. Senate completes its business today, it read as follows: The clerk will report the bill by title. adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, No- vember 30; that following the prayer A resolution (S. Res. 622) expressing sup- The senior assistant legislative clerk port for the goals of National Adoption Day read as follows: and pledge, the morning hour be and National Adoption Month by promoting A bill (S. 3438) to authorize the Secretary deemed expired, the Journal of pro- national awareness of adoption and the chil- of Veterans Affairs to carry out a major ceedings be approved to date, and the dren awaiting families, celebrating children medical facility project in Reno, Nevada. time for the two leaders be reserved for

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THEODORE RAYMOND COLEY, OF VIRGINIA MEREDITH CLARE MCEVOY, OF VIRGINIA their use later in the day; further, that MARIE CHRISTINE DAMOUR, OF VIRGINIA RICHARD MEI, JR., OF KENTUCKY following leader remarks, the Senate NICHOLAS JULIAN DEAN, OF VIRGINIA ALAN D. MELTZER, OF VIRGINIA ROBIN D. DIALLO, OF MARYLAND JANE S. W. MESSENGER, OF MARYLAND be in a period of morning business, JOHN WALTER DINKELMAN, OF VIRGINIA JOAQUIN F. MONSERRATE, OF PUERTO RICO with Senators permitted to speak MICHAEL J. DODMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MITCHELL R. MOSS, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTINE ANN ELDER, OF WASHINGTON PHILLIP R. NELSON, OF MONTANA therein for up to 10 minutes each. MICHELLE M. ESPERDY, OF PENNSYLVANIA ELISHA NYMAN, OF MARYLAND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without NINA MARIA FITE, OF VIRGINIA GARY GLENN OBA, OF ARKANSAS BRADLEY ALAN FREDEN, OF ARIZONA MARTHA E. PATTERSON, OF TEXAS objection, it is so ordered. REBECCA ELIZA GONZALES, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- ROY ALBERT PERRIN, OF VIRGINIA BIA DAVID D. POTTER, OF VIRGINIA f ALYSON LYNN GRUNDER, OF NEW YORK VIRGINIA SHER RAMADAN, OF VIRGINIA TODD PHILIP HASKELL, OF FLORIDA WALTER SCOTT REID, OF VIRGINIA ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. JEFFREY J. HAWKINS, JR., OF MARYLAND JEFFREY JAMES ROBERTSON, OF CALIFORNIA TOMORROW PETER MARK HAYMOND, OF VIRGINIA HUGO F. RODRIGUEZ, JR., OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- BRIAN GEORGE HEATH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BIA Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if JONATHAN HENICK, OF CALIFORNIA RUSSELL A. SCHIEBEL, OF TEXAS ELIZABETH ANN HOPKINS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- JONATHAN A. SCHOOLS, OF TEXAS there is no further business to come be- BIA MICAELA A. SCHWEITZER–BLUHM, OF VIRGINIA fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- VIRGINIA IDELLE KEENER, OF MARYLAND MARK WAYNE SEIBEL, OF NORTH CAROLINA KEVIN J. KILPATRICK, OF INDIANA JONATHAN L. SHRIER, OF NEW YORK sent that it stand adjourned under the DOUGLAS A. KONEFF, OF CONNECTICUT SUSAN MARIE SHULTZ, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA previous order. DONALD WILLIAM KORAN, OF VIRGINIA EUGENIA M. SIDEREAS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA STEVEN HERBERT KRAFT, OF VIRGINIA DAVID W. SIMONS, OF VIRGINIA There being no objection, the Senate, SUZANNE I. LAWRENCE, OF VIRGINIA JEFFERSON D. SMITH, OF TEXAS at 6:44 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- THOMAS H. LLOYD, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW D. SMITH, OF NEW YORK NAJIB MAHMOOD, OF VIRGINIA WILLARD TENNEY SMITH, OF VIRGINIA day, November 30, 2016, at 10 a.m. JEAN ELIZABETH MANES, OF FLORIDA LINDA S. SPECHT, OF VIRGINIA JOSEPH MANSO, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GAVIN A. SUNDWALL, OF NORTH CAROLINA f JENNIFER ALLYN MCINTYRE, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- REBECCA T. BROWN THOMPSON, OF VIRGINIA LUMBIA SCOTT BRIAN TICKNOR, OF VIRGINIA NOMINATIONS DAVID MEALE, OF VIRGINIA ALAN R. TOUSIGNANT, OF VIRGINIA JOHN S. MORETTI, OF VIRGINIA PAMELA M. TREMONT, OF VIRGINIA Executive nominations received by KATHERINE ANNE MUNCHMEYER, OF THE DISTRICT OF STEWART D. TUTTLE, JR., OF CALIFORNIA the Senate: COLUMBIA HEATHER CATHERINE VARIAVA, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL JOHN MURPHY, OF VIRGINIA AMY HART VRAMPAS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE NAVY MIREMBE L. NANTONGO, OF VIRGINIA JOANNE WAGNER, OF VIRGINIA SUSAN BUTLER NIBLOCK, OF MARYLAND SUSAN M. WALSH, OF RHODE ISLAND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FRANCISCO LUIS PALMIERI, OF CONNECTICUT EVA ANNE WEIGOLD SCHULTZ, OF VIRGINIA IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CHARISSE MELANIE PHILLIPS, OF FLORIDA EDWARD ANTHONY WHITE, OF FLORIDA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BETH L. POISSON, OF MARYLAND ALEISHA WOODWARD, OF UTAH To be rear admiral LYNETTE JOYCE POULTON, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE WAYNE F. QUILLIN, OF NEW YORK FOREIGN SERVICE FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR REAR ADM. (LH) BRET C. BATCHELDER JOSEPH N. RAWLINGS, OF GEORGIA FOREIGN SERVICE, AS A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SEN- KURT R. RICE, OF VIRGINIA IN THE ARMY IOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, AND A JOAN MARIE RICHARDS, OF VIRGINIA CONSULAR OFFICER AND A SECRETARY IN THE DIPLO- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTOPHER J. SANDROLINI, OF VIRGINIA MATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STEPHEN M. SCHWARTZ, OF MARYLAND DOROTHY CAMILLE SHEA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- WENDY A. BASHNAN, OF SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SEC- JOHN C. BREWER, OF ALABAMA TIONS 624 AND 3064: BIA GEORGE N. SIBLEY, OF VIRGINIA JULIE S. CABUS, OF VIRGINIA To be lieutenant colonel ADNAN A. SIDDIQI, OF VIRGINIA CORNELL CHASTEN, OF NORTH CAROLINA ADAM H. STERLING, OF VIRGINIA NATALIE CROPPER, OF SOUTH CAROLINA CHRISTOPHER S. BESSER STEPHANIE FAYE SYPTAK-RAMNATH, OF VIRGINIA JAIME ESQUIVEL, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- MELINDA C. TABLER-STONE, OF VIRGINIA YURI P. FEDORENKO, OF MICHIGAN POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED JOHN STEPHEN TAVENNER, OF TEXAS DONALD E. GONNEVILLE, JR., OF VIRGINIA STATES ARMY MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS UNDER TITLE DEAN THOMPSON, OF MARYLAND MARCIA K. HENKE, OF ALABAMA 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: LISA ANNETTE VICKERS, OF CALIFORNIA PAUL R. HOUSTON, OF VIRGINIA SAMUEL R. WATSON III, OF VIRGINIA JOSHUA D. MCDAVID, OF WASHINGTON To be major EUGENE STEWART YOUNG, OF VIRGINIA GEORGE M. NAVADEL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MICHAEL BRITTON PHILLIPS, OF MARYLAND CHAD C. BLACK THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE LARRY D. ROBERTS, JR., OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT FOREIGN SERVICE FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR CHRISTOPHER R. ROOKS, OF VIRGINIA IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE, AS A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SEN- BEHZAD SHAHBAZIAN, OF MARYLAND ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: IOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF HARTAJE K. THIARA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AMERICA, CLASS OF COUNSELOR: JEFFREY A. THOMAS, OF VIRGINIA To be colonel DEANNA HANEK ABDEEN, OF VIRGINIA TRACY JO THOMAS, OF VIRGINIA THOMAS D. STARKEY STEPHEN ANDERSON, OF MONTANA JENNIFER S. TSENG, OF COLORADO KEITH MIMS ANDERTON, OF VIRGINIA THOMAS R. VANDENBRINK, OF VIRGINIA IN THE MARINE CORPS DOUGLAS JOSEPH APOSTOL, OF CALIFORNIA JUDITH VARDY, OF FLORIDA CONSTANCE C. ARVIS, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBER OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- JENNIFER L. BACHUS, OF KANSAS POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED FOREIGN SERVICE FOR PROMOTION INTO THE SENIOR DORON D. BARD, OF WASHINGTON FOREIGN SERVICE, AS A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SEN- STATES MARINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION NICHOLAS R. BERLINER, OF VIRGINIA 531: IOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MARCIA P. BOSSHARDT, OF VIRGINIA AMERICA, CLASS OF COUNSELOR, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY To be major DAVID NOEL BRIZZEE, OF IDAHO 21, 2016: DANA M. BROWN, OF CALIFORNIA JOSHUA D. FITZGARRALD ROBERT G. BURGESS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAURA ANN GRIESMER, OF WASHINGTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- CAROL-ANNE CHANG, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED ANGELA COLYVAS-MCGINNIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATES MARINE CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION ROBERT E. COPLEY, OF COLORADO STATE FOR PROMOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOREIGN 531: CHAD PARKER CUMMINS, OF CALIFORNIA SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF JAMES R. DAYRINGER, OF MONTANA CAREER MINISTER: To be lieutenant colonel JOHN C. DOCKERY, OF TEXAS ROBERT STEPHEN BEECROFT, OF CALIFORNIA JOEL EHRENDREICH, OF NEW YORK ANTHONY C. LYONS ARNOLD A. CHACON, OF VIRGINIA JEWELL ELIZABETH EVANS, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- TRACEY ANN JACOBSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOREIGN SERVICE LUMBIA GEOFFREY R. PYATT, OF CALIFORNIA ALAN E. EYRE, OF MARYLAND MARIE L. YOVANOVITCH, OF CONNECTICUT THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE ERIC A. FICHTE, OF WASHINGTON SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TROY DAMIAN FITRELL, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING–NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN STATE FOR THE PERSONAL RANK OF CAREER AMBAS- RICHARD HARRIS GLENN, OF VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR APPOINT- SADOR IN RECOGNITION OF ESPECIALLY DISTINGUISHED MATTHEW EUGENE GOSHKO, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- MENT AS A FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER, A CONSULAR OF- SERVICE OVER A SUSTAINED PERIOD: LUMBIA FICER AND A SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: STEPHEN DONALD MULL, OF VIRGINIA RAMOND F. GREENE III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VICTORIA JANE NULAND, OF VIRGINIA THERESA GRENCIK, OF MARYLAND TRISTAN J. ALLEN, OF ARIZONA ANNE E. GRIMES, OF VIRGINIA CHARLES A. BENTLEY, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED CAREER MEMBERS OF THE EDWARD G. GRULICH, OF VIRGINIA LADISLAV BERANEK, OF VIRGINIA SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MARGARET HAWTHORNE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- MICHAEL C. BONFIELD, OF TEXAS STATE FOR PROMOTION WITHIN THE SENIOR FOREIGN BIA ANDREW CHIRA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLASS OF JOHN HENNESSEY-NILAND, OF VIRGINIA JAMES P. CHYNOWETH, OF FLORIDA MINISTER-COUNSELOR: CHRISTINA MARIA HUTH HIGGINS, OF VIRGINIA RACHAEL M. CULLINS, OF INDIANA ROBERT L. ADAMS, OF TEXAS MELANIE HARRIS HIGGINS, OF FLORIDA KRISTEN A. FARRELL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRIAN C. AGGELER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LISA S. KENNA, OF MARYLAND RYAN A. P. FEEBACK, OF INDIANA TANYA CECELIA ANDERSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- JONATHAN STUART KESSLER, OF VIRGINIA JULIANA K. FINUCANE, OF CALIFORNIA LUMBIA CYNTHIA A. KIERSCHT, OF MINNESOTA BENJAMIN M. GULLETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA MICHAEL ADAM BARKIN, OF FLORIDA MICHAEL F. KLEINE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHRISTOPHER J. HALLETT, OF NORTH CAROLINA STANLEY H. BENNETT, OF MINNESOTA CHRISTOPHER M. KRAFFT, OF VIRGINIA MAXWELL S. HARRINGTON, OF CALIFORNIA RANDY WILLIAM BERRY, OF COLORADO HELEN GRACE LAFAVE, OF VIRGINIA JANET ADELE HEG, OF WASHINGTON TIMOTHY A. BETTS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADAM DUANE LAMOREAUX, OF OREGON MATTHEW R. HERGOTT, OF COLORADO VIRGINIA MEADE BLASER, OF VIRGINIA GREGORY F. LAWLESS, OF VIRGINIA CHADWICK D. HOUGHTON, OF FLORIDA STEVEN CRAIG BONDY, OF VIRGINIA PHILLIP LINDERMAN, OF VIRGINIA RICHARD T. KERR, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MARIA ELENA BREWER, OF VIRGINIA CHARLES LUOMA–OVERSTREET, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL W. LEACH, OF TEXAS BRIDGET A. BRINK, OF MICHIGAN MICHAEL MACY, OF FLORIDA BOA LEE, OF MINNESOTA JOHN LESLIE CARWILE, OF VIRGINIA JERROLD L. MALLORY, OF CALIFORNIA BIC HOANG LEU, OF CONNECTICUT CARMEN MARGARITA CASTRO, OF VIRGINIA BETTINA A. MALONE, OF VIRGINIA NATHANIAL S. LINDSEY, OF VIRGINIA CRAIG LEWIS CLOUD, OF FLORIDA ANN BARROWS MCCONNELL, OF CALIFORNIA ROBERT S. 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CHRISTOPHER T. MCKINNEY, OF TEXAS CHARLES H. GRIFFIN, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY J. SHINGLER, OF VIRGINIA DAVID E. MERRELL, OF UTAH DAVID CALDERON GUTIERREZ, OF GEORGIA WILLIAM MASSIE SIEBER, OF DELAWARE MONIQUE A. NOWICKI, OF VIRGINIA SAMA EMAD HABIB, OF NEW YORK RENNIE ALON SILVA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JESSICA E. PANCHATHA, OF CONNECTICUT ANDREW A. HACKMANN, OF VIRGINIA RASHELLE B. SIMONSON, OF VIRGINIA ROBERT M. PASTORE, OF NEW YORK LISA M. HAHN, OF CALIFORNIA COREY RAY SKELTON, OF VIRGINIA HILDE LYNN PEARSON, OF VIRGINIA SALMAN HAJI, OF NEW MEXICO AUSTIN T. SLAYMAKER, OF OKLAHOMA MICHAEL R. PROSSER, OF FLORIDA GHASSAN HALAWANI, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTINE A. SOLLINGER, OF VIRGINIA ZAHID M. RAJA, OF TEXAS ALEXANDRA BREANNE HALL, OF GEORGIA CHARLES LEE SPECHT, OF ILLINOIS ANNE M. REDALEN FRASER, OF MINNESOTA ROBERT JOSEPH HALLIDAY, OF VIRGINIA JORDAN MICHAEL STEELMAN, OF VIRGINIA INGRID K. SPECHT, OF GEORGIA BRITTANY CHERELLE HARDY, OF ARIZONA VICTORIA FISHER STEFFES, OF VIRGINIA JOSHUA E. STERN, OF VIRGINIA MICHELLE R HARIG, OF VIRGINIA LUCAS M. STELLAR, OF PENNSYLVANIA JOHN SZYPULA, OF COLORADO KYLE ELIZABETH HARTWELL, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- MICHELLE NICOLE STOKES, OF TEXAS ELIE M. TEICHMAN, OF MARYLAND LUMBIA KENNETH L. TARPLEY, JR., OF VIRGINIA JEFFREY S. VANDORN, OF KANSAS BENJAMIN ROBERT HARVEY, OF MISSOURI BRIDGET TAYLOR, OF VIRGINIA JESSE C. WALTER, OF WISCONSIN RYAN ROBERT HEGER, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL TEMPLEMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHANTHINI M. B. WATSON, OF GUAM NELL GARDENIA GULLE HIDALGO, OF VIRGINIA ANTHONY DOUGLAS TEUSCHER, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTINA C. WEST, OF TEXAS CARL R. HILL, OF VIRGINIA BRANDON SCOTT THOMPSON, OF TEXAS DORI ENDERLE WINTER, OF TEXAS KRISTINA LOUISE HILLMAN, OF VIRGINIA CODY MICHAEL THOMPSON, OF COLORADO MARION JOHANNA WOHLERS, OF WASHINGTON ANDREW WILLIAM HILLSTROM, OF TEXAS MELISSA ANN TREBIL, OF VIRGINIA WILLIAM F. ZEMAN, OF CONNECTICUT NICOLE STILLWELL HOLLER, OF MARYLAND CARDIEL ADRIAN TREVIZO, OF VIRGINIA JOHN M. HORTON, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN ELIZABETH MELODY TROBAUGH, OF WASHINGTON JEFFREY PETER HOULE, OF VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO BE A CON- GREGORY C. TRUNZ, OF VIRGINIA JOCELYN DYAN HUGHES, OF VIRGINIA SULAR OFFICER AND A SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC JAMES LEVERING TYSON III, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- DEBRA SUE HUNGERFORD, OF VIRGINIA SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: LUMBIA PORTER ILLI, OF UTAH ALAN R. VAN TASSEL, OF VIRGINIA ANTHONY ABBA, OF VIRGINIA ELIZABETH ATKINSON ISAMAN, OF COLORADO WILLIAM HARVEY WAGNER, OF VIRGINIA TESSIE ANNE ABRAHAM, OF TEXAS COLE LIHAU JACKSON, OF HAWAII JERICA J. WARD, OF MARYLAND JONATHAN PAUL ACKLEY, OF WASHINGTON KEVIN W. JACOBS, OF VIRGINIA SCOTT A WEISEL, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL OLUGBENGA AKINWOLEMIWA, OF VIRGINIA JOSHUA PAUL JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AMANDA B. WHATLEY, OF ALABAMA GABRIEL ALLISON, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY ALLEN JOHNSON, OF CALIFORNIA JASON L. WILCOX, OF VIRGINIA DIVAH JEANNE ALSHAWA, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY C. JOHNSON, OF VIRGINIA KEVIN M. WILLIAMS, OF VIRGINIA GARY PHILLIP ANTHONY, OF NEW YORK ROBERT OWEN KEANE, OF MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT FREDERICK WILLIS, OF VIRGINIA MARYAM K. ARENA, OF VIRGINIA DONALD D. KIM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COOPER J. WIMMER, OF VIRGINIA YARED RIYADH ASNAKE, OF CALIFORNIA JENNIFER CARTER KIM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BRUCE L. WOODYARD, OF VIRGINIA SILVIA CAROLINA ARDON AYALA, OF FLORIDA IAN MIKAEL KITTERMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- NICHOLAS ZEIGLER, OF VIRGINIA KRISTIN D. BAILEY, OF VIRGINIA BIA MICHAEL DAVID ZGODA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MICHELLE MARIE BAILEY, OF VIRGINIA SARAH L. KNOBLOCH, OF VIRGINIA LAVONDA TANE’E BALDWIN, OF NEW JERSEY MICHAEL CHARLES KRUEGER, OF VIRGINIA DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD JAMES V. BARR, OF VIRGINIA CHAD R. LAMB, OF VIRGINIA MARK BASSOTTI, OF VIRGINIA BRITTANY MARTHA LANING, OF VIRGINIA JOSEPH BRUCE HAMILTON, OF TEXAS, TO BE A MEM- JESSE ROSE MACERA BEAUMIER, OF VIRGINIA LELAND MARCELLUS LAZARUS, OF NEW YORK BER OF THE DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY JAMES RAYMOND BEHYMER, OF VIRGINIA JESSICA LEIGH LILLEY, OF VIRGINIA BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING OCTOBER 18, 2021. (RE- ADAM K. BENABDALLAH, OF VIRGINIA JAIME DIANE LODA, OF MASSACHUSETTS APPOINTMENT) CRAIG D. BENNETT, OF VIRGINIA CHADWICK W. LUCK, OF VIRGINIA EVE SARAH COPELAND BENTOVIM, OF THE DISTRICT OF ORIANA LUQUETTA, OF TEXAS AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS COLUMBIA LEAH NICOLE MAINIERO, OF VIRGINIA SETH HARRIS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A DIRECTOR OF STEPHEN CAREY BIRMINGHAM II, OF CALIFORNIA ARMANDO JONATHAN MALDONADO, OF VIRGINIA THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF JASON BOND, OF OKLAHOMA TOYA E. MARKS, OF VIRGINIA FIVE YEARS. (NEW POSITION) ERIC J. BRADSHAW, OF VIRGINIA TRAVIS B. MARSHALL, OF VIRGINIA JEFFREY R. MORELAND, OF TEXAS, TO BE A DIRECTOR HEATHER DAWN BROOKS, OF FLORIDA LUIS JAVIER MARTINEZ, OF VIRGINIA OF THE AMTRAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A TERM OF PAUL D. BUCKLEW, OF VIRGINIA ROBERT EDWARD MCGRAW, JR., OF VIRGINIA FIVE YEARS. (REAPPOINTMENT) PATRICK GENE BURLINGAME, OF PENNSYLVANIA JOHN J. MCHUGH, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL D. BURRIS, OF VIRGINIA MOISES DAVID MENDOZA, OF OREGON CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION KRISTIN CATHERINE BYRD BUSHBY, OF MARYLAND STEPHEN R. MENDOZA, OF VIRGINIA BOARD MICHAEL BUSTAMANTE, OF NEW YORK DENISE MARTON MENENDEZ, OF FLORIDA TERRY B. CARWILE, OF VIRGINIA KATHLEEN M. MINOR, OF VIRGINIA RACHEL A. MEIDL, OF WISCONSIN, TO BE A MEMBER OF KAREN ELIZABETH CASTRO, OF OHIO KARI ELIZABETH MOORE, OF VIRGINIA THE CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION GEOFFREY BAYLISS CAUSEY, OF VIRGINIA KEVIN SINCLAIR MOSS, OF FLORIDA BOARD FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS, VICE MARK A. GRIF- SUSAN I. CHESLEY, OF VIRGINIA CAITLIN ELISE NETTLETON, OF FLORIDA FON, RESIGNED. JENNIFER DANIELLE CLARK, OF VIRGINIA HUGH PERALTA, OF VIRGINIA CHARLES MEDFORD CLATANOFF, OF VIRGINIA SHANNON BLOTNER PINE, OF VIRGINIA SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION DAVID ROSS CONCEPCION, OF VIRGINIA ANNA MARIA PLACANICA, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL P. LEARY, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE INSPEC- KATHRYN EILEEN CORRIDAN, OF VIRGINIA DONALD C. PLAISTED, OF VIRGINIA TOR GENERAL, SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, EVAN MITCHELL CORZINE, OF VIRGINIA NICOLE MICHELLE PORTER, OF CALIFORNIA VICE PATRICK P. O’CARROLL, JR., RESIGNED. LISA COSGROVE, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW WILLIAM PRIEST, OF MICHIGAN PATRICK DANIEL COUGHLIN, OF NEW YORK DAVID WILLIAM PUCCI, OF VIRGINIA BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS JAYSON CHRISTOPHER CRIDDLE, OF VIRGINIA SUZANNE C. PULKKINEN, OF VIRGINIA JOSEPH EVAN DE BERNARDO, OF VIRGINIA JESS A. PURDY, OF VIRGINIA RICHARD STENGEL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, JOHN JOSEPH DELANEY, OF VIRGINIA MARY–KATHERINE REAM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- TO BE A MEMBER OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF KEYSHA DORCH, OF VIRGINIA BIA GOVERNORS FOR A TERM EXPIRING AUGUST 13, 2017, VICE ADAM M. DUNIGAN, OF VIRGINIA JENNIFER IDA REGAN, OF VIRGINIA SUSAN MCCUE, RESIGNED. DAWN M. DYETTE, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER RIGO, OF VIRGINIA RICHARD STENGEL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AARON COOPER EASLICK, OF MICHIGAN CLAYTON EARL ROBINSON, OF VIRGINIA TO BE CHAIRMAN OF THE BROADCASTING BOARD OF JOEL ELLISON, OF VIRGINIA JAMES TRIPOLI ROBINSON, OF VIRGINIA GOVERNORS, VICE JEFFREY SHELL. SONIA FERNANDES, OF NEW YORK JOSHUA RASPLICA RODD, OF COLORADO GREGORY DAVID FERRIS, OF VIRGINIA PEDRO JOSE RODRIGUEZ, OF VIRGINIA FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ALAN JOSEPH MICHAEL FLESCH, OF OKLAHOMA STEPHANIE Z. RODRIGUEZ, OF VIRGINIA ADMINISTRATION MARTA ALYSSA FOLIO, OF VIRGINIA KYLE JAMES ROHRICH, OF NEBRASKA MILYNDA RAE FOUSHEE, OF VIRGINIA MELISSA B. ROMO, OF VIRGINIA PATRICK K. NAKAMURA, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A MEM- ELISABETH M. FRENCH, OF VIRGINIA NICOLAS ADAM ROSER, OF VIRGINIA BER OF THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH RE- JAMES E. FRITTER, OF VIRGINIA SHAWN DAVID ROSLIN, OF VIRGINIA VIEW COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF SIX YEARS EXPIRING CHRISTOPHER S. FULLERTON, OF VIRGINIA MEGHAN ASHLEY WINSOR ROTH, OF VIRGINIA AUGUST 30, 2022. (REAPPOINTMENT) BRYAN J. FURMAN, OF NEW JERSEY ROBERT ANTHONY ROWE, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ANDREW R. GALLUCCI, OF VIRGINIA SKARRN RYVNINE, OF FLORIDA PAUL ROBERT GIBLIN, OF ARIZONA EDDY SANTANA, OF ILLINOIS ROBERT P. STORCH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SHEIMALIZ ELIZKA GLOVER, OF SOUTH CAROLINA JASON W. SCHREYER, OF VIRGINIA TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL SECU- MATTHEW BERNARD GONZALEZ, OF VIRGINIA JENNIFER STARR SHELDON, OF KANSAS RITY AGENCY. 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HONORING JIMMIE MARTINEZ In 1965, Luis returned to Delano and joined eral New Mexico land grants to come together with Cesar Chavez in the UFW’s effort to or- as leaders to provide their perspectives as HON. BLAKE FARENTHOLD ganize farmworkers. It was then that he had part of the Forest Plan revision process. Six of OF TEXAS the inspiration to combine his passions for the- the land grants, including San Antonio de las IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ater and social justice and created a farm Huertas, Canõń de Carnue´, Chilili, Torreoń, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 workers theater troupe simply called El Teatro Tajique, and Manzano have signed Memoran- Campesino. The group specialized in short dums of Understanding to co-host and co-con- Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise one act plays based on the farm worker expe- vene the land grant communities as part of the today to remember the life and memory of Mr. rience that aimed to educate both farmworkers public engagement process. The New Mexico Jimmie Martinez of Lumberton, Texas, who and the broader public. By 1967, El Teatro Land Grant Council is also a participant by passed away earlier this month at the age of began to explore broader Chicano themes and MOU and represents statewide issues in this fifty-four. Luis left the group to share that vision with a process. Their active participation has been in- A former classmate of mine at Incarnate broader audience. He founded the Centro strumental in developing and elevating a bet- Word Academy, Jimmie committed himself to Campesino Cultural in Del Rey and later Fres- ter understanding for employees, other co- public service after graduation, joining the no to produce plays in a theater setting. operating agencies and public interests of their Nueces County Emergency Service District in Luis quickly developed a reputation as the status and historic ties to the land and the Flour Bluff as a firefighter and EMT. He also Godfather of Chicano theater and helped or- continued uses of the Cibola to support their served the Annaville Emergency Service Dis- ganize other Chicano theater groups through- cultural identity. trict and Lumberton Fire and EMS as Assist- out the Southwest. During this period he wrote As a result of this involvement, the Cibola ant Fire Marshal and as a firefighter and EMT. and produced numerous plays, including La National Forest was recently recognized by Jimmie served as the president of the twen- Virgen de Tepeyac, La carpa de los the New Mexico Land Grant Consejo for ‘‘turn- ty-one-county East Texas Firefighters’ and resquachis, and Corridos: Tales of Passion ing the page’’ and promoting good faith con- Fire Marshals’ Association, received the fire- and Revolucion. However, Luis is best known sultation with the land grant communities. fighter of the year award, the medal of valor for his seminal play Zoot Suit which he first Kohrman has also welcomed participation and more. produced in Los Angeles in 1978. The next from affected tribes and pueblos that are ac- Most importantly, Jimmie was a friend to year, Zoot Suit became the first play written by tively engaging with other participants, other all—always willing to go out of his way to help a Chicano produced on Broadway. A film than just the Forest Service. Five pueblos, in- those in need. He often volunteered on the version followed in 1981. This film experience cluding Acoma, Isleta, Cochiti, San Felipe and weekends at his old firehouse in Flour Bluff to led Luis to other television and movie projects, Santa Ana, have also signed MOU’s to partici- give them an extra hand. Jimmie was a great including the hit movie La Bamba in 1987 that pate, leading to consideration of issues related man and a dedicated public servant, and I say told the story of Richie Valens. to the protection of sacred sites and strength- on behalf of the entire Coastal Bend commu- All along Luis remained committed to the ening tribal partnerships. nity, thank you Jimmie. You will be missed. campesino movement that he helped form and I greatly appreciate Elaine Kohrman’s efforts f that helped to form him. In 1971, he moved to promote a model of the Forest Service IN HONOR OF MR. LUIS VALDEZ his theater group to San Juan Bautisa in my working as a partner, rather than being in the California district. He became a founding middle of issues. As a result of the more col- HON. SAM FARR member of the California Arts Council and is laborative process, contentious issues are ad- OF CALIFORNIA a member of the College of Fellows of the dressed in a more productive manner. I hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Theater. this collaboration can serve as a template for Mr. Speaker, I know I speak for the whole similar efforts throughout the Forest Service Tuesday, November 29, 2016 House when I extend our congratulations to and the federal government. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join Luis Valdez for his most recent of honors. It f President Obama in honoring a truly great comes on top of a lifetime of achievement giv- American, Mr. Luis Valdez of San Juan ing voice to those voices that have been so CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND Bautista, California. This past September, Luis often missed or dismissed by our broader so- WORK OF DAVID FLORES participated in a White House ceremony ciety. Mindful of recent events, his voice is where the President presented him with a Na- more important than ever. HON. JOHN R. CARTER tional Medal of the Arts in recognition of his f OF TEXAS lifetime of contributions to the arts of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unites States. The recognition highlights the HONORING ELAINE KOHRMAN Tuesday, November 29, 2016 incredible contribution Luis has made as a playwright, actor, writer, and director. HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Luis Valdez was born in Delano, California, OF NEW MEXICO today to celebrate the life and work of David in 1940. He was the second of ten children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Flores of Georgetown, Texas. After nearly four and grew up in a family of migrant farm work- decades of impeccable work as County Audi- ers. Luis began work in the fields at a young Tuesday, November 29, 2016 tor, David is beginning his richly-deserved re- age and followed the harvest with his family Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New tirement. up and down California’s Central Valley. He Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowl- County Auditors play a vital role in maintain- attended numerous schools before his family edge Forest Supervisor Elaine Kohrman for ing the fiscal integrity in county government finally settled in San Jose. He entered San her leadership during the on-going effort to up- and few have taken on this important respon- Jose State University on a scholarship for date the Cibola Forest Plan so that it reflects sibility with greater professionalism than math and physics but switched his major to the perspectives and recommendations of all David. He knows that second-rate work isn’t English and began to pursue his passion for communities with historical ties to the land. acceptable. The people of Texas deserve that theater. The imagination of theater had held a As the Supervisor for the Cibola National level of excellence when it comes to managing grip on Luis from an early age. In grammar Forest and National Grasslands, Kohrman has their precious tax dollars. David doesn’t let school, he had organized plays and put on successfully brought together representatives them down. puppet shows in his garage. While still at of communities that have a long history of ani- David’s positive impacts on the counties SJSU, Luis won a playwriting contest with The mosity and distrust of the federal government. he’s served cannot be overstated. Under his Theft, and produced a full length play called Kohrman’s inclusive approach fostered an leadership, Williamson County’s bond rating The Shrunken Head of Pancho Villa. environment that encouraged leaders of sev- went from ‘‘low investment grade’’ to AAA, the

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He has been a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major Toole staffed me for the House Ap- trustee for the Texas County and District Re- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 tirement System and is a past president for propriations Subcommittee on Military Con- the Texas Association of County Auditors. struction and Veterans Affairs and brought his Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is David shouldered the demanding responsibil- expertise as an Engineer to the portfolio that with great pleasure that I rise to recognize Addison Russell for his incredible athletic tal- ities as the Chairman of the Investment Com- led to significant accomplishments. He was in- ent and honor him for Addison Russell Day at mittee for the Texas Association of Counties strumental in working the halls of the Pen- from 2008 to 2012. Over the years, he’s de- Pace High School. His natural ability to lead tagon on behalf of the California National by example both on and off the field has dis- servedly received numerous awards and com- Guard to secure funding for a bridge replace- mendations as well as the admiration of his tinguished him among his peers and built the ment, a number one priority of the Guard for peers and colleagues. foundation for his successful career. Retirement is to be celebrated and enjoyed. several years. His diligence to constituent Born and raised in Pace, Florida, Russell It is not the end of a career, but rather the be- services enabled him to help a local transit began his freshman year at Pace High School ginning of a new adventure. I heartily salute provider navigate the Army bureaucracy for ul- in 2009 where he became the 5th freshman in David Flores’ work and contributions to his timate payment of transit services. He was the school’s history to play on the varsity community. I’m sure I echo the thoughts of all well respected by the Military Construction Ap- baseball team. In 2010, he led Pace High School to a class 5A Florida High School Ath- when I wish him the best in both his retire- propriations staff for his contributions to the ment and all his future endeavors. letic Association baseball state championship Subcommittee hearings and markup. and again as runner-up in 2012. In 2011, Rus- f When Travis returned to the Pentagon as sell was selected to be a member of the USA HONORING DENNIS R. LEBER OF an Army Congressional Budget Liaison, he Baseball 18U National Team at the COPABE PENNSYLVANIA worked closely with the House and Senate 18U/AAA Pan American Games. Russell hit a Military Constructions Appropriations Sub- grand slam in the Championship game against HON. SCOTT PERRY committees, ensuring Army’s budget positions Team Canada, allowing his team to take home the gold medal and Russell to be named at OF PENNSYLVANIA were extremely well represented and articu- the First-Team All-Tournament as Shortstop. lated to the Committees. He assisted the Sub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Upon graduating from high school, Russell Tuesday, November 29, 2016 committee staff with their oversight respon- was drafted by the Oakland Athletics with the sibilities in Korea, Japan and many CONUS Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I honor my 11th overall pick of the first round in the 2012 facilities, and accompanied Members visiting constituent, Dennis R. Leber, on his pending Major League Baseball Draft. He was then retirement upon more than 17 years of com- Afghanistan during the Christmas holiday. traded to the Chicago Cubs on July 4, 2014 bined service with the United States House of The next step for Major Toole will be further and on April 21, 2015 Russell made his major Representatives and the United States Air military education at the Command and Gen- league debut against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Russell represented the Cubs in the 2016 Force. eral Staff College at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Mr. Leber began his career as an Air Force Major League Baseball All-Star Game as the A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Major Toole telecommunications specialist, then spent sev- starting shortstop for the National League. eral decades in the private sector communica- was commissioned as an Engineer officer Then, during game six of the 2016 World Se- tions and networking industry. Upon comple- after his graduation from Ohio University with ries, Addison hit the 19th grand slam in the tion of his private sector career, Mr. Leber a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has subse- history of the Series and also tied the Major served two years as a contractor with the U.S. quently earned a Master’s degree in Legisla- League Baseball record for six RBIs by one House of Representatives and House Informa- tive Affairs from the George Washington Uni- player in a game on a team facing elimination tion Resources (HIR) Group, where he com- versity. He has served in a broad range of as- from the fall classic. pletes his professional career this December, Mr. Speaker, Northwest Florida is proud to signments during his Army career. Major honor Addison Russell on November 29, 2016 upon 11 years of service as a Senior Network Toole’s previous assignments include serving Systems Engineer in this august institution. with Addison Russell Day at Pace High as a Mobility Support Platoon Leader for the School. My wife Vicki and I extend Russell, Mr. Leber’s dedication and professionalism 562nd Engineer Company, 172nd Stryker Bri- touched the lives of many people and chal- wife, Melisa; and children, Aiden and Mila; our gade Combat Team, and a Sapper Platoon lenged all with whom he served to be the best wishes for their continued success. best. His presence and dedication will be Leader and Executive Officer for the 73rd En- f gineer Company, 1st Brigade 25th Infantry Di- missed, but we wish him well and Godspeed CELEBRATING THE 9TH ANNUAL in his future adventures. vision at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. LAKESHORE CLASSIC BASKET- On behalf of Pennsylvania’s Fourth Con- He then served as a Current Operations Of- BALL INVITATIONAL gressional District, I commend and congratu- ficer for the 130th Engineer Brigade and com- late Dennis R. Leber upon his retirement and manded the 34th Sapper Company, 65th Engi- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY thank him for his tireless service to the citi- neer Battalion at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. OF INDIANA zens of the United States of America. Travis has led Soldiers in combat as a Platoon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Leader, Battalion Operations Officer, and Tuesday, November 29, 2016 IN HONOR OF MAJOR TOOLE Company Commander while deployed in direct Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with support of combat operations in Iraq on three great honor and respect that I recognize the HON. SAM FARR separate occasions. Gary Chamber of Commerce as the organiza- OF CALIFORNIA Throughout his distinguished Army career, tion celebrates the 9th annual Lakeshore Clas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Travis has positively affected his Soldiers, sic Basketball Invitational. In observance of this special event, the Gary Chamber of Com- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 peers, and superiors. His extraordinary leader- merce hosted a celebratory corporate lunch- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize ship, thoughtful judgment, and exemplary work eon at the Diamond Center in Gary, Indiana, Major Travis N. Toole for his dedication to have made our country safer. On behalf of a on Monday, November 21, 2016, followed by duty and service as an Army Officer. In 2014, grateful nation, I commend Major Travis Toole the basketball invitational at West Side Lead- Travis was selected to be an Army Congres- for his service to our nation and wish him all ership Academy on Friday, November 25 and sional Fellow in my office. His portfolio in- the best as he continues his journey in the Saturday, November 26, 2016. cluded working with Team Monterey, all the United States Army. The theme for this year’s Lakeshore Classic Department of Defense entities located in is ‘‘Step Up for Education,’’ which emphasizes

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A29NO8.002 E29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1533 the importance of combining athletics, aca- Congratulations to Peach Tree Health on where he received a Bachelor’s of Science in demics, and the significant role of teachers, this important milestone and its continued Accounting and a CPA license. He went on to parents, coaches, and community leaders in work offering personalized health services at earn a law degree from Whittier Law School in the educational processes. To enhance this vi- affordable rates. Its services are of great im- Southern California in 1998. sion, the Gary Chamber of Commerce chose portance to communities throughout the 3rd While Michael is recognized for his business David J. Johns, Executive Director for the District and I look forward to working with acumen, he was also extraordinarily generous White House Initiative on Educational Excel- them in the future. with his time and resources. He started his lence for African Americans, as a guest f own firm, the Simonoff Group that provided of- speaker for the corporate luncheon. This initia- fice services, consulting, and bookkeeping to tive works with federal agencies and partners IN RECOGNITION OF PICATINNY businesses. As a member of the California nationwide to improve the range of edu- ARSENAL’S STEM PROGRAM State Bar, Michael also used his legal exper- cational programs for African Americans. tise to negotiate complex real estate deals. David is not only passionate about empow- HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. His ceaseless generosity is manifested in his final act of goodness. Michael donated his ering youth and conducting research to im- OF NEW JERSEY organs to ensure others in need could have prove the perception of African American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the gift of life. His family hopes this beautiful males, he is also heavily committed to edu- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 gift will allow others to live their lives to the cational improvement in the African American fullest and extend Michael’s free and beautiful community. Through his passion and tireless Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Science, Technology, Engineer- spirit. contributions to education, Mr. Johns has Michael is survived by his wife, Elayne proven to be an extraordinary advocate and ing, and Mathematics (STEM) education program developed by the United States Army Howitt, and two sons, Joel Simonoff and Sam example to all youth and is an inspiration to us Simonoff and two stepsons Adam Howitt and Armament Research, Development and Engi- all. Josh Howitt of Encino, California. He also neering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal At this time, I would like to recognize the leaves behind his parents Jerome and Carol in New Jersey. schools who participated in the Lakeshore Simonoff of Marina Del Rey, California, his This STEM Educational Outreach Program Classic basketball tournament. These teams brother Zachary Simonoff, sister-in-law Lisa are dedicated to achieving academic excel- supports public and private schools, colleges Swenski of Lorain, Ohio, his sister Rachael lence and to demonstrating exceptional sports- and universities, and professional develop- Wexler, brother-in-law Eric Wexler as well as manship. The participating teams include the ment training throughout the state of New Jer- his niece Amanda Wexler and nephew Har- Gary West Side Lady Cougars, Gary West sey. Participants of the program have the op- rison (Harry) Wexler of Pacific Palisades, Cali- Side Cougars, John Marshall Lady Com- portunity to visit with exceptional engineers fornia. He is survived by many good friends mandos, John Marshall Commandos, East and scientists in their laboratories, gain fund- and extended family. Chicago Central Cardinals, Thea Bowman Ea- ing for their student robotics teams and spon- A funeral was held for Michael on Sunday gles, Charles A. Tindley Tigers, and the Grif- sorship for student competitions, and benefit November 13, 2016 at the Mount Sinai Ceme- fith Panthers. from the creation of new instructional mate- tery. In the spirit of Michael’s generosity, the Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask you to join rials. Approximately 200 Picatinny scientists Simonoff family requested that in lieu of flow- me in recognizing the Gary Chamber of Com- and engineers have volunteered to support ers, donations be made to charities of their merce, as well as the organizers and sponsors STEM education by making over 1000 class- choice. I wish Michael’s family nothing but of the 9th annual Lakeshore Classic. Their room visits, staffing over 100 educational field peace and solace as they mourn the loss of leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication to our trips to Picatinny Arsenal’s laboratories, par- a cherished husband, father, and son. I ask youth and Northwest Indiana is worthy of the ticipating in the annual ‘‘Introduce a Girl to En- that my colleagues join me in recognizing Mi- highest praise. gineering’’ Open House, assisting nearly 800 chael Simonoff’s beautiful life. f teachers, and inspiring 50,000 students in f over 400 schools, including many throughout RECOGNIZING PEACH TREE the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey. HONORING THE LATE DR. LUNA HEALTH ON ITS 25TH ANNIVER- This program has been developed to inspire ISAAC MISHOE SARY students and educators through fresh and stimulating classroom activities in all avenues HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS HON. JOHN GARAMENDI of STEM education. It has been custom tai- OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA lored to meet the specific needs of individual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES schools using cutting edge technologies that Tuesday, November 29, 2016 are critical in order to compete in this current Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to employment market. On behalf of the New honor Dr. Luna Isaac Mishoe, former Presi- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Jersey youth, I am humbled to see such dedi- dent of Delaware State College and a veteran to recognize Peach Tree Health for its 25 cation from ARDEC’s staff and professionals of World War II. Revered as a mentor, guide, years of providing quality and affordable who are dedicated to transferring their knowl- and instructor, Dr. Mishoe was a symbol of healthcare to medically underserved commu- edge of emerging technologies in STEM and hope for many young African American indi- nities in the 3rd District of California. look forward to the next generation of sci- viduals. Peach Tree Health is a federally qualified entists and engineers from NJ–10. One of America’s most distinguished mathe- health center and an independent non-profit f maticians and physicists, Dr. Mishoe was only corporation based in Marysville, California. It the 17th African American in this country to has successfully extended its services CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Indeed, Dr. throughout three counties within the 3rd Dis- MICHAEL SIMONOFF Mishoe was a very well educated man: he trict without sacrificing its core values of com- held a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathe- passion, integrity, excellence, and cooperation HON. TED LIEU matics and chemistry from Allen University, a in providing care for almost 30,000 patients. OF CALIFORNIA Master of Science Degree in mathematics and In August, Peach Tree Health opened its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physics from the University of Michigan, and a first clinic in Sacramento County, launching a Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics from Tuesday, November 29, 2016 unique vision care service designed to maxi- New York University, as well as a year of mize access to any child regardless of their Mr. TED LIEU of California. Mr. Speaker, I post-doctoral research in mathematics at Ox- family’s ability to pay. In 2017, Peach Tree rise today to celebrate the life of Michael Scott ford University. And, at the age of 63, while Health will be opening a comprehensive Pedi- Simonoff—a beloved husband, father, and serving as President of Delaware State, Dr. atric Center in Yuba City, California, that will son—who passed away following a motorcycle Mishoe graduated once again, this time with a offer health and dental services. accident on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and The Department of Health and Human Serv- Michael was born in 1967 to Jerome and Business Administration, and a Master of ices recently awarded Peach Tree Health a Carol Simonoff in New York and spent his Business Administration Degree from the federal grant that will allow it to enhance its formative years in Plainview, Long Island. He Wharton School of the University of Pennsyl- health information technology, further enhanc- graduated from John F. Kennedy High School vania. His tenacious desire to pursue his edu- ing the quality of care it provides. in 1985 and attended the University of Denver cation is truly inspiring.

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In issuing the I am honored to recognize the athletes, par- tenure, and he saw to it that greater emphasis order, chief judge for the Northern District of be placed on the development and improve- ents, and coaches that have all participated Ohio Solomon Oliver, Jr. summed up Judge ment of academic programs dedicated to the throughout these past two decades. Congratu- education of all people. Enrollment progres- lations once again to the Jaguar Track Club. Katz’ service most succinctly when he stated, sively increased from 386 students in 1960 to f ‘‘Judge Katz’ contribution to our court has 2,327 in 1987. been immeasurable. He came to the court Dr. Mishoe’s phenomenal leadership gen- HONORING CARLO A. SCISSURA with a keen sense of fairness and a very large erated an exemplary environment at DSU. dose of common sense. He could always be Serving the second longest tenure, Dr. Mishoe HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR. counted on. He was highly respected by the was able to improve the physical infrastructure OF NEW YORK lawyers in the community. Though he had by completing the construction of Conwell Hall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many strengths, one of his greatest was his for men, Laws Hall for women, building of Tuesday, November 29, 2016 ability to resolve complex cases involving mul- Business and Economics, and Evers Hall. tiple parties. As Chief Judge, I often sought Through his ability to create the first master’s Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and received his wise counsel. Every judge on degree program in Education Curriculum and recognize the tireless dedication of Brooklyn’s Instruction in 1981, and later, establishing six Carlo A. Scissura for his service to the com- our court highly valued David’s friendship. We other graduate degree programs, Dr. Mishoe munity. will all miss him greatly.’’ upheld the University’s mission of integrating For the last two decades, Carlo has devoted David Katz was born in Toledo to parents the highest standard of excellence. his life to public service. In 1999, Carlo was Ruth and Samuel Katz and raised in Findlay, elected to Community School Board 20 where Prior to entering academia, Dr. Mishoe Ohio. He married Joan Siegel in 1955. He he served for five years. During his time on served in the Air Force during World War II. graduated from Ohio State University’s Col- During this time of racial conflict, Dr. Mishoe the board, Carlo worked closely with parents lege of Law in 1957. He began private prac- fought battles abroad and for civil rights at and teachers to fight for drug and alcohol tice with the Toledo firm of Spengler home. It was recently determined by the Na- abuse prevention programs. He was then ap- tional Office of the Tuskegee Airmen that Dr. pointed to the Community Education Council Nathanson where he ably practiced until his Mishoe is a documented Original Tuskegee for district 20 where he served as President judicial appointment. Strong in his faith and Airman. He also served as a Special Consult- and Chairman of the Legislative Committee. proud of his Jewish heritage, Judge Katz gave ant for the Ballistics Research Laboratory at Carlo was fundamental in having the School of his time and talents to the Toledo Jewish the U.S. Army Ordnance Proving Ground in Construction Authority approve the largest Community Foundation, where the David A. Maryland, prior to taking the helm at DSC. capital construction plan for District 20. He has Katz Philanthropic Fund was established. Dr. Mishoe sadly passed away at the age of also served on the staffs of a local State Sen- Even with all of the public accolades, Judge 72 on January 18, 1989, and is remembered ator, Assemblyman, and Borough President. as a dynamic community leader by his family, Since 2012, Carlo has served as President Katz’ proudest and most important achieve- friends, students, and the many people whose and CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Com- ment was his family. A family man to his core, lives he touched. I am very pleased to honor merce. Under Carlo’s leadership, the Chamber he cherished his wife, their children, grand- his life and legacy. has advocated fiercely for businesses and children and great-granddaughter above all f economic development in Brooklyn. In the last else. Though a public man and elder states- four years, the Chamber has launched mul- man whose imprimatur is writ large through TRIBUTE TO JAGUAR TRACK CLUB tiple initiatives such as Explore Brooklyn, the decisions he rendered and his contribu- Brooklyn-Made, and Chamber on the Go. tions to our community, his true legacy is HON. DONALD M. PAYNE, JR. These programs have proven successful and given to his family. As his family and friends beneficial to all businesses that call Kings OF NEW JERSEY remember Judge David A. Katz in thanks- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County their home. The Chamber will be sad to see Carlo leave as his life takes a new turn giving for his life, we recall the words in the Tuesday, November 29, 2016 down the path of success. poem by Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, Carlo Scissura’s dedication to Riemer, entitled We Remember Them. mark the 20th anniversary of the Jaguar Track charity and improving his community is the es- At the rising sun and at its going down; We Club, a competitive track program for youth sence of the model New Yorker. I thank him, remember them. ages 7–18 in South Orange, Maplewood, and and the Chamber thanks him for his service, At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of surrounding communities in the 10th district of dedication, and all of his great work. I am winter; We remember them. New Jersey. Founders Maurice and Daneen proud to honor this great American from New At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them. Cooper, Andrea Johnson, and Carl Lea held York’s 11th District. their first practice at Underhill Field in April At the blueness of the skies and in the f warmth of summer; We remember 1996 and have been serving the public ever them. since. WITH THANKS FOR THE LIFE OF JUDGE DAVID A. KATZ At the rustling of the leaves and in the beau- The program’s motto is ‘‘train your body to ty of the autumn; We remember them. lead, train your body to follow.’’ Not only are At the beginning of the year and when it these young athletes exercising their bodies HON. MARCY KAPTUR ends; We remember them. physically, but they are working their minds OF OHIO As long as we live, they too will live, for concurrently to become productive members IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they are now a part of us as We remem- of society. Each youth is trained to run sprint, ber them. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 middle, and long distances, as well as field When we are weary and in need of strength; events such as hurdles, shot put, discus, and Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in We remember them. long jump. However, the program also builds this season of thanksgiving when we are es- When we are lost and sick at heart; We re- self-esteem, promotes physical fitness, teach- pecially grateful for family and friends to pay member them. es positive social skills, develops responsi- tribute to one such friend, The Honorable When we have decisions that are difficult to bility, and requires maintenance of academic David A. Katz. Judge Katz passed from this make; We remember them. When we have joy we crave to share; We re- excellence. life during the summer on July 26, 2016. member them. Over 2,000 athletes have gone through the A justice with the United States District When we have achievements that are based Jaguar Track Club; many have continued their Court, Northern District of Ohio, Judge Katz on theirs; We remember them. love for track in college and beyond. A num- was appointed by President Bill Clinton in For as long as we live, they too will live, for ber of the youth have achieved the distinction 1994 and had served on senior status since they are now a part of us as, We re- of All American, participated in Olympic trials, 2005. His tenure was marked by strong juris- member them.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO8.005 E29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS November 29, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1535 CONGRATULATING PETER GILEA Willie B. Withers Luncheon on October 18, body-to-body impact. The ‘‘hit-to-kill’’ PAC–3 ON RECEIVING THE BRONZE ME- 2016, the opening day of the Sunbelt Ag Expo missile is the world’s most advanced, capable, DALLION AND KNIGHTED INTO in Moultrie, Georgia. and powerful terminal air defense missile, and THE U.S. ARMY CAVALRY AND Upon graduating from the University of Ar- when deployed in a Patriot battery, signifi- ARMOR ASSOCIATION’S ORDER kansas in 1975, Mr. Wildy became the fifth- cantly increases the Patriot system’s fire- OF ST. GEORGE generation Wildy to take over the family’s cen- power. It is capable of defeating the entire tury old farm, where he oversees the farm’s threat of tactical ballistic missiles, cruise mis- HON. PETER J. ROSKAM cotton, corn, soybean, wheat, peanut and po- siles, and aircraft. One hundred percent effec- tato production. Throughout his career, Mr. tive in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the PAC–3 OF ILLINOIS Wildy has found success not only in devel- missile is a quantum leap ahead of any other IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oping his family farm but also in strengthening air defense missile when it comes to the ability Tuesday, November 29, 2016 agriculture in his home state of Arkansas. In to protect the Warfighter. Aerojet Rocketdyne has manufactured the Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to farming communities across the Southeast, Mr. Wildy is known as a generous man who PAC–3 Solid Rocket Motors and Attitude Con- honor a World War II veteran from the Sixth trol Motors since 1998 at its Camden facility. Congressional District of Illinois, Peter Gilea. shares his farm’s resources with agricultural scientists and researchers from private indus- Production of the Missile Segment Enhance- Peter was recently named a knight of the U.S. ment Rocket Motor began in 2014. The PAC– Army Cavalry and Armor Association’s Order tries, public universities, and the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture. 3 rocket motors are a noteworthy element of of St. George and presented with the Bronze Aerojet Rocketdyne’s industry-leading tactical Mr. Wildy has also achieved distinction as a Medallion. The honor is awarded to Armor and propulsion portfolio produced in Camden, gen- hard-working public servant and philanthropist Cavalrymen who perform outstanding service erating significant employment opportunities in his community. He has served as President to the U.S. Army Armored Force. for the area. Peter Gilea was drafted and went into the of the Mississippi County Farm Bureau, mem- On the occasion of this milestone, I am army January 25, 1943. He went through his ber of the USDA-Farm Service Agency in Mis- proud to recognize the dedicated, hardworking training with the 735th Independent Tank Bat- sissippi County, member of the University of employees of Aerojet Rocketdyne in Camden talion, which he also helped establish and on Arkansas Agriculture Development Council, and their achievements so far. These Arkan- February 12, 1944 his unit left the United member of the Arkansas Northeastern College sans are working hard to ensure our men and States and arrived in Scotland on February Foundation Board of Governors, board mem- women in uniform have the resources they 24, 1944. While serving as a commander on ber of the St. Francis Levee District of Arkan- need to carry out their missions effectively and a Sherman tank with the 735th Tank Battalion sas, and board member of the Arkansas Cer- quickly, and they deserve our sincere appre- in Europe, he received five campaign battle tified Crop Advisor. Mr. Wildy has also cham- ciation. pioned education in his community, providing stars, which include fighting in Normandy, the f pursuit through France and action in Luxem- scholarships to local high school graduates bourg during the important allied victory of the and giving books to elementary school stu- MAMMOTH LAKES TRAIL AND Battle of the Bulge. Peter also received the dents. PUBLIC ACCESS TENTH ANNI- Bronze Star Medal for bravery, two Purple Through his actions, service, and devotion VERSARY Hearts, European-African-Middle Eastern to his farm and his community, Mr. Wildy has Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal, demonstrated profound leadership and dedica- HON. PAUL COOK American Defense Medal, World War II Victory tion to the agriculture industry. On behalf of OF CALIFORNIA the House Agriculture Committee, we would Medal and the French Legion of Honor Medal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES like to thank David Wildy for his service and His courage and commitment to defending Tuesday, November 29, 2016 the freedoms we cherish will forever be a congratulate him on the honor of being the credit to his patriotism and sacrifice. His brav- 2016 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo South- Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ery during campaigns through Normandy, eastern Farmer of the Year. ognize the tenth anniversary of the Mammoth Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, f Lakes Trail and Public Access (MLTPA), a and Central Europe was pivotal in the destruc- non-profit organization which has devoted their tion of the oppressive and evil Nazi regime. It IN RECOGNITION OF CAMDEN, AR- efforts to the planning and creation of a four- is because of men like Peter Gilea that we KANSAS’S AEROJET ROCKET- season trail system in Mammoth Lakes and enjoy the rights and liberties we value so DYNE EMPLOYEES the immediate Eastern Sierra. MLTPA is an deeply. effective, independent leader in recreational Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN wilderness regions of California, preserving lating Peter Gilea for receiving the Bronze Me- America’s natural beauty and encouraging a OF ARKANSAS prosperous local economy. In 2005, the dallion and receiving a knighthood into the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Order of St. George. Once again, congratula- MLTPA began planning and raising over twen- tions, and I wish Peter all the best in the years Tuesday, November 29, 2016 ty million dollars which it invested to connect people with nature. Public access was im- to come. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today proved so more people could come and enjoy f to recognize the 675 employees at Aerojet the area’s great outdoors and through collabo- Rocketdyne’s Camden, Arkansas, production RECOGNIZING DAVID WILDY, WIN- rative partnerships and recreation opportuni- facility and their upcoming achievement of the ties, community participation increased. NER OF THE 2016 SWISHER milestone shipment of the 2,700th PAC–3 SWEETS/SUNBELT EXPO SOUTH- MLTPA has made a significant difference in Cost Reduction Initiative Rocket Motor, connecting the community to the local govern- EASTERN FARMER OF THE YEAR 500,000th PAC–3 Attitude Control Motor, and AWARD ment and businesses in order to bring people completion of the first full rate production con- to the region by providing a safe and sustain- tract of the PAC–3 Missile Segment Enhance- able trail network. Mammoth Lakes Trail and HON. AUSTIN SCOTT ment Rocket Motor, to Lockheed Martin and Public Access has increased awareness about OF GEORGIA the United States Army. the future of the community and its relation- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized ship to the surrounding public lands. MLTPA aerospace and defense leader principally serv- has led a collaborative effort with the local Tuesday, November 29, 2016 ing the missile, space propulsion, and arma- government, federal agencies, and other non- Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speak- ments markets. This most significant milestone profits. Its upcoming projects include the ac- er, Representative CRAWFORD and I would like will be commemorated with a celebration cere- celeration of various transportation projects to recognize Mr. David Wildy of Manila, Arkan- mony held in Camden, Arkansas, on Thurs- which aim to link the Town’s bicycle, pedes- sas for being selected as the 2016 Swisher day, December 8, 2016. trian, transit, and parking alternatives. I con- Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of The PAC–3 missile, powered by Aerojet gratulate them on their ten years of success the Year. Receiving the award over nine other Rocketdyne propulsion, is a high velocity inter- and look forward to all their success in the state finalists, Mr. Wildy was honored at the ceptor that defeats incoming targets by direct, years to come.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:12 Nov 30, 2016 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A29NO8.007 E29NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1536 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 29, 2016 TRIBUTE TO CHARLES JOE HELMS ramento JACL honors inspiring individuals and In addition to working to support the men companies that are committed to public serv- and women of her union, Ms. Williams was HON. LUKE MESSER ice and upholding the values of the JACL. politically active in many areas, including OF INDIANA This year, I join the members of the Sac- working with the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ramento JACL in honoring the following individuals: Dr. Donna Yee and Priscilla Ouachita, (NANBPWC), the A. Philip Randolph Organi- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 as well as members from the Dharma School zation, the NAACP, and the Oakland East Bay Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Courtyard Kitchen of the Sacramento Buddhist Democratic Club. pay tribute to the life of my good friend Church—Sam and Gladys Adachi, Billy and She is survived by many siblings, including Charles Joe Helms of Butlerville, Indiana. Grace Hatano, Reiko Kurahara, Mike and Ra- four brothers: Anthony Hudson (Linda) Las Charlie was born on May 8, 1948 in Rich- chel Nagai, Sachiko Sawada and Akaiye Vegas, NV, Girver Hudson Jr. (Linda) Cali- mond, Indiana, to Myron and Esther Dennis Shimada. fornia, Michael Hudson (Delores) Oakland, Helms. Charlie lived a long, full life dedicated Dr. Donna Yee, Chief Executive Officer of Mark Hudson, Oakland; and seven sisters, to his family and his community. Charlie is Asian Community Center Senior Services, has Brenda Brooks, Oakland, Francine Wesley survived by his loving wife, Vickie; three sons, worked tirelessly for over forty years to ensure (Noel) San Pablo, Cheryl Moore, Oakland, Pa- Jon, Lennie, and Arnie; daughter, Nichelle that seniors and their families have much tricia Henry (Clarence) Oakland, Mada Hud- Burkhardt; stepdaughters, Traci Baldwin, Amy needed access to resources and programs son, Oakland, Beverly Hudson, Pittsburg, McCanlis, and Bekah Hunsucker; one sister, vital to their well-being. The ACC provides as- Karen Cox (Mobil), Oakland. On a personal note, Debbie was a loyal Lynda Schmidt; and seven grandchildren. sisted and independent living as well as sup- supporter whose wise counsel I always appre- Raised in Indiana, Charlie graduated from porting programs including transportation, ciated and who always came through for me Brookville High School before serving his home respite services, and caregiver support. right on time, every time. Most importantly, Priscilla Ouchida, a longtime community ad- country in the U.S. Navy. Following his serv- she was a dear friend who I will deeply miss. ice, he worked for Ford Motor Company in vocate, has much experience and numerous On behalf on California’s 13th Congres- Connersville and then General Motors Delphi accomplishments in the quest for civil rights sional District, I would like to offer my sin- in Dayton, Ohio for several years. Charlie offi- and promoting the cultural heritage of Japa- cerest condolences to her family, friends, and cially retired in 2010, after working for the nese-Americans. Serving as the Executive Di- the community she cared so much about. Ms. Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. rector of the JACL, the Chief of Staff and Leg- Williams’ legacy as a strong advocate for As the Good Book says in Acts 20:35, ‘‘It is islative Director for Senator Joe Simitian, and working men and women will be remembered more blessed to give than to receive.’’ Charlie the Chief of Staff and Legislative Director for and honored throughout the Bay Area. truly lived this scripture throughout his life. Ev- Senator Patrick Johnston, Ms. Ouchida is a f eryone who knew him, knew of his steadfast valued leader in our community. faith and compassion for serving the Hoosier Sam and Gladys Adachi, Billy and Grace CELEBRATING THE REPUBLIC OF community. Charlie was a member of the Ne- Hatano, Reiko Kurahara, Mike and Rachel KAZAKHSTAN’S 25 YEARS OF braska Church of God, Masonic Lodge Num- Nagai, Sachiko Sawada and Akaiye Shimada INDEPENDENCE ber 219 in Butlerville and American Legion from the Dharma School Courtyard Kitchen of Post Number 77 in Brookville. In his free time, the Sacramento Buddhist Church have been HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS he enjoyed exploring the outdoors, boating preparing meals for over 35 years. They man- OF FLORIDA and spending time with his family age to do all this from donations from local IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am lucky to have called Charlie Helms a businesses and church membership. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 close friend. I know first-hand his faith, his ex- Mr. Speaker, as these individuals are being Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to traordinary friendship and his consistent en- recognized by the Japanese American Citi- recognize the Republic of Kazakhstan, which zens League, I ask my colleagues to join me couragement. I will never forget his support on December 16, 2016 will celebrate its inde- and belief in me. in thanking them for their outstanding service pendence day. For twenty five years, Charlie will be missed dearly by his family to our Sacramento community. Kazakhstan and its people have stood out as and his community, but his memory will live on f a steadfast and true friend to the United in those who were blessed to know him. States on an array of security and economic Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of HONORING MS. DEBORAH WILLIAMS issues and have made tremendous strides in Charlie Helms. My thoughts and prayers go democratization and economic development. out to Charlie’s family, and may God comfort Since its independence, Kazakhstan has those he left behind with His peace and HON. BARBARA LEE stood out as a reliable strategic partner in strength. OF CALIFORNIA Central Asia to the United States and the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Kazakhstan contributes to the reconstruction IN RECOGNITION OF THE SAC- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 of Afghanistan, finances the education of thou- RAMENTO JAPANESE AMERICAN Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor sands of Afghan immigrants and refugees, CITIZENS LEAGUE 2016 HON- the extraordinary life and invaluable career of and has provided supply line access and sup- OREES Ms. Deborah Hudson-Williams, who passed port to the International Security Assistance away on November 18, 2016. Force (ISAF) Coalition. For the past thirteen HON. DORIS O. MATSUI Deborah was born on September 15, 1952 years, Kazakh, American, and NATO security OF CALIFORNIA in Oakland California, to Girver and Gertrude forces have conducted joint military training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hudson, and grew up in a large working-class programs in the Central Asian steppes. Ac- family which her father supported through his Tuesday, November 29, 2016 cording to the National Bank of Kazakhstan, career as an electrician at General Electric. American companies invested $24 billion in Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Her father was also active with the United the Kazakh economy from 2005 to 2016. recognize the Sacramento Chapter of the Jap- Auto Workers (UAW), and his work would in- However, the cornerstone of strong U.S.- anese American Citizens League’s 2016 hon- spire her own career, when she followed him Kazakhstan relations is nuclear nonprolifera- orees. As the members of the Sacramento into working for the UAW. tion. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Ms. Williams was incredibly passionate Kazakhstan inherited a nuclear weapons join together for their annual community rec- about the rights of workers, and she was very stockpile of 1,400 nuclear warheads, the ognition and installation banquet, I ask all of active in the UAW, including many years when fourth largest stockpile of nuclear weapons in my colleagues to join me in recognizing these she worked at the New United Motor Manufac- the world. President Nursultan Nazarbayev ex- outstanding leaders in our community. turing, Inc., (NUMMI) plant in Fremont, Cali- pressed his early commitment to nuclear dis- As one of the oldest and largest Japanese fornia. She also served as the chairperson for armament by decommissioning all 1,400 nu- American Citizens League chapters in our na- the UAW’s Political Action Committee in the clear weapons. tion, the Sacramento chapter remains a leader Bay Area, which enabled her to support can- The government in Astana has remained in the fight for civil rights of all Americans, didates and policies that worked to improve committed to the global cause of nonprolifera- while supporting programs that enhance our the quality of life for middle-class families like tion ever since. Recently the country estab- culture and community. Each year, the Sac- her own. lished the first-ever Low Enriched Uranium

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IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN SHIREY Although Mr. Johnson fought to protect our Kazakhstan is also on the road to becoming cherished freedoms and liberties, he did not a regional hub for sustainable economic activ- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI benefit from all those freedoms and liberties ity in Central Asia. Its New Silk Road Initiative, OF CALIFORNIA for he did not have the right to vote due to the the ‘‘Bright Path’’ stimulus plan, and the 2050 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES color of his skin. This inspired Mr. Johnson to Strategy each mark President Nazarbayev’s Tuesday, November 29, 2016 join the march over the Edmund Pettus Bridge commitment to developing transportation and Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965. When telecommunications infrastructure and his recognize John Shirey as he retires after over the group of protesters reached the other side commitment to diversifying Kazakhstan’s over- 44 years of public service. As his loved ones, of the bridge, they were brutally attacked by all economy. Relatedly, Kazakhstan will host friends, and colleagues celebrate his deco- police, giving the historic day the name an International Exposition in 2017 that aims rated career, I ask my colleagues to join me ‘‘Bloody Sunday.’’ Frank Johnson’s life was about helping peo- to create a global discourse among states, in celebrating his work as Sacramento’s City ple. He was known as the ‘‘mayor’’ of Macon’s NGOs, and corporations about ensuring sus- Manager. tainable access to energy while reducing car- John earned his Bachelor of Science degree Unionville neighborhood for his efforts to revi- bon emissions. These promising strides in in industrial engineering at Purdue University talize the area and improve the quality of life economic development will not only help the and then completed his Master’s degree in for its residents. He was involved in the Kazakh people, but will benefit American com- public administration at the University of Unionville Improvement Association and panies doing business in Kazakhstan. Southern California. He served diligently as helped with community clean-ups. Mr. John- Mr. Speaker, I once again want to congratu- the Assistant City Manager of City of Long son wanted a recreation center for Unionville’s late President Nazarbayev and the Kazakh Beach, starting a long career of public service young people to enjoy. He got that and people on the joyous occasion of their twenty in California. For a few years he served as more—a recreation center was opened on fifth anniversary of independence, and I look City Manager of Cincinnati, Ohio. After return- Mercer University Drive on the site where he forward to a continued, strong and resilient ing to California, John began his time as Ex- grew up playing and it was named after him. friendship between our two countries. ecutive Director of the California Redevelop- The Frank Johnson Community Center is cur- f ment Association, an organization responsible rently undergoing renovations and will reopen for over 350 redevelopment agencies. Con- soon. 2016 NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN Mr. Johnson devoted decades of service to HERITAGE MONTH sistent with his dedication to the public good, John dedicated nine years to urban redevelop- the people of Macon through his meaningful ment, and thereafter became the City Man- contribution of energy, love, and genuine pas- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM ager of Sacramento in September of 2011. sion. He was an honorable human being who OF MINNESOTA During his tenure as City Manager, Mr. Shirey loved deeply and, in return, was deeply loved. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has balanced not only an annual budget that Frank Johnson is survived by his wife of 62 Tuesday, November 29, 2016 nears $900 million, but also a work force of years, Dorothy, and his daughter, Cheryl. Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘A great soul around 4,100 employees. His expertise and Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, each No- serves everyone all the time. A great soul knowledge have served the city well, and he vember we celebrate the contributions of First never dies.’’ Frank Johnson is one such great Americans with National Native American Her- will be missed. Mr. Shirey played a pivotal role in keeping soul, who served humanity in a special way. itage Month. The people of the 567 diverse, Each day he graced the people around him federally recognized tribal nations—including our Sacramento Kings where they belong, which is in California’s capital city. His motiva- with an enthusiastic sincerity of presence. His the 11 Ojibwe and Dakota nations in Min- impression on this earth extends beyond him- nesota—play a complex and vital role in our tion and drive were integral to the construction of the Golden 1 Center, which is a jewel in self to the very wellbeing of the Macon com- nation’s history, and make our communities munity, and for it he will be remembered by and our country stronger today. Sacramento’s downtown that will drive economic development and commerce for dec- the community for time to come. Despite centuries of violent discrimination Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along and abusive policies, our country’s Native ades to come. John has also made a con- tinual effort to support the homeless in Sac- with the more than 730,000 people of the Sec- American cultures and nations have endured. ond Congressional District salute Frank John- Tribal governments and Native communities ramento. His hard work and integrity have helped make Sacramento a better place. son for his dedicated service and exceptional have made monumental progress. Our federal impact on Macon, Georgia. I ask my col- trust relationship with tribal nations has grown Mr. Speaker, as John and his family, friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate his leagues in the House of Representatives to stronger in the current era of self-governance join us in extending our deepest sympathies to among Native American tribes—a proud ac- retirement, I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing him the best in retirement and thank- Mr. Johnson’s family, friends and loved ones complishment that will continue to require the during this difficult time. We pray that they will federal government’s full and respectful ening him for his contributions to the Sacramento region. be consoled and comforted by an abiding faith gagement. and the Holy Spirit in the days, weeks and f As a co-chair of the Congressional Native months ahead. American Caucus and the Ranking Member of IN HONOR OF FRANK JOHNSON f the Interior-Environment Appropriations Sub- committee, I have had the honor to meet with HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. IN RECOGNITION OF THE SAC- hundreds of tribal leaders to discuss the RAMENTO BRANCH OF THE OF GEORGIA needs of Indian Country. Working together, we NAACP’S CENTENNIAL CELEBRA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have succeeded in making substantial TION progress on education, health, and criminal Tuesday, November 29, 2016 justice issues through measures like the In- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is HON. DORIS O. MATSUI dian Health Care Improvement Act, increased with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance OF CALIFORNIA funding for the Bureau of Indian Education, that I rise today to pay tribute to a respected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and special tribal jurisdiction in domestic vio- community leader and outstanding citizen, lence cases. Frank Johnson. Sadly, Mr. Johnson passed Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Despite these concrete steps, we have away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Funeral Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to much more work to do to address disparities, services were held on Saturday, November recognize the Sacramento branch of the invest in Indian Country, and create more op- 26, 2016. NAACP as they celebrate their 100th anniver- portunities for all Native Americans—espe- Frank Johnson served our nation honorably sary. The NAACP’s time-honored chapter in cially Native youth. As we honor the achieve- among the ranks of the first black Marines, Sacramento has been a leader in the difficult

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It was an honor to work with Frank, and I The Sacramento branch was founded in Our thoughts and prayers go out to Steve’s valued our continued friendship in his retire- 1916, seven years after the establishment of wife, children, and his entire family. He will be ment. He was a kind and extraordinary person the first NAACP office in New York. The Sac- missed. who will be deeply missed. ramento branch was one of the first formed in f f the West and has continued to lead the HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2016 peaceful, but powerful, fight against violence FRANK J. INDIHAR URBAN LAND INSTITUTE VISION and civil rights abuses. This year’s Gala em- HONORS AWARD RECIPIENTS bodies the valued work of the branch over the years, which has helped the community ex- HON. BETTY McCOLLUM press its voice and assert its rights. Through OF MINNESOTA HON. DORIS O. MATSUI the faith, perseverance, and never-ending IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA courage of the Sacramento NAACP, our com- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity has seen the rights of many expanded Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, my dear Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and protected. friend, Frank J. Indihar, MD passed away on Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Over the years the Sacramento branch of October 23, 2016. He leaves a legacy of both recognize the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of the NAACP has seen many great leaders. medical excellence and committed service to Sacramento and the 2016 ULI Vision Honors This legacy began with Rev. T. Allen, the first my community, the state of Minnesota, and Award recipients. As the members of the president of the branch who fought tirelessly our nation. Urban Land Institute of Sacramento gather at to see that liberties would be defended. This From 2002 through 2008, Dr. lndihar led Be- the annual Vision Honors dinner to recognize fight has continued with every subsequent thesda Hospital as Chief Executive Officer, the projects and individuals that have shown leader. This year’s Gala is a testament to their after serving as its Medical Director for several exemplary leadership in smart planning, urban hard work, which has included providing free years and decades as a practicing physician. growth, and sustainable communities, I ask all legal services to fight discrimination, spon- Bethesda Hospital, located steps from the my colleagues to join me in honoring their soring bills that ensure the rights of children State Capitol in Saint Paul, is a long-term contributions to the Sacramento region. and families, and fighting for education in the acute care hospital with a reputation for first- The ULI’s mission has long been to promote community. class specialty care. Under his management, the responsible use of land for the benefit of For 100 years the Sacramento branch of the Bethesda improved its programs and services local communities, and every year ULI recog- NAACP has been striving to ensure political, and undertook major facility renovations. nizes leaders in the community who have educational, social, and economic equality for The entire Midwest greatly benefited from upheld this mission. The ULI Principles Vision all. The NAACP has always been and will con- Dr. Indihar’s long list of accomplishments at Honors Awardee is Mr. Mike McKeever, the tinue to be an instrumental organization in fa- Bethesda, including establishing the Capistrant outgoing Chief Executive Officer of the Sac- cilitating the advancement of minorities. I ask Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement ramento Area Council of Governments. For all my colleagues to join me in celebrating the Disorders, starting an innovative clinic to treat over a decade, Mr. McKeever led SACOG 100th anniversary of the Sacramento chapter young people injured from concussions, and with a steady hand and contributed to the ad- of the NAACP. creating a therapeutic garden for patients, vancement of the region’s infrastructure. His f families, and employees. nationally acclaimed Blueprint regional plan- With Bethesda’s specialty in treating brain ning scenario has become a model for sus- HONORING STEVE LATOURETTE injuries, Dr. Indihar was a key resource to me tainability planning and smart growth. Navi- as we worked to ensure that our gating an organization that represents six HON. BOB GOODLATTE servicemembers and veterans receive the counties and 22 local cities is no easy task, OF VIRGINIA health care they need, including assessment but Mike proved time and again that he could IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and treatment for those who sustained trau- bring people together and build a consensus among divergent viewpoints. I applaud Mike Tuesday, November 29, 2016 matic brain injuries during their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Indihar greatly assisted for his time at SACOG and his work that is not Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay me with my work on this issue in Congress. only improving the efficiency of Sacramento’s tribute to a good friend and former colleague, As a Major in the United States Army Med- transit network, but is also increasing the re- Steve LaTourette, who sadly passed away ical Corps, Dr. Indihar began his medical ca- gion’s environmental friendliness through its earlier this year after battling pancreatic can- reer serving in Vietnam and Washington, DC, plan to reduce emissions. cer. and was awarded a Bronze Star with Oak The 2016 ULI Project of the Year award is I first met Steve after he was elected to Leaf Cluster in 1970 for his brave and meri- presented to the Sacramento Kings and the serve the 19th Congressional District of Ohio torious service. In 1973, he served as Chief City of Sacramento for the Golden 1 Center/ in 1994. One of the longtime leaders of the Resident in Internal Medicine Service at the Downtown Commons Project. The Golden 1 House Transportation and Infrastructure Com- Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Center is a groundbreaking project in the heart mittee, Steve worked diligently on improving Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. of Sacramento’s downtown that ties the most the infrastructure needs of not just his district Indihar demonstrated a steadfast commitment advanced technology in the world with envi- and Ohio, but the nation. He played an impor- to excellence in medicine. Among his numer- ronmental sustainability. As the first LEED tant role in crafting highway authorization leg- ous professional positions, he was President Platinum-designated arena in the world, the islation, and in his last few years in the House, of the Ramsey County Medical Society and Golden 1 Center counteracts climate change served as a member of the Appropriations served as Delegate and Chair of the Min- through its use of solar energy and its water Committee’s Transportation Subcommittee as nesota delegation to the American Medical As- efficiency. Even more importantly, it promotes well. sociation House of Delegates for many years. environmental awareness and sustainability to Steve was also someone who sought out His dedication to medicine was especially ap- its estimated 1.2 million annual visitors. The consensus and results in the legislative proc- parent through his lifelong mentorship of med- Golden 1 Center/Downtown Commons Project ess. As one of the heads of Republican Main ical students. also contributes to a thriving local community Street Partnership, a moderate Republican or- Frank was known as a Renaissance man through its commitment to sourcing 90 percent ganization, Steve looked for ways to advance and demonstrated strong support for the arts of all food services from local farms and busi- policy ideas that would benefit the American community in Minnesota. He also made exten- nesses. people and bring as many folks together as sive civic contributions to the boards of Catho- The ULI Member/Achiever of the Year Vi- possible on common ground. lic Services to the Elderly, the Minnesota Or- sion Honors Awardee is Mr. Jeffrey M. Gold- While Steve is no longer with us today, his chestra, New Connections, and the Saint Paul man, AICP, Principal of AECOM. Mr. Goldman sense of humor, leadership, and intelligence Seminary. has over 30 years of experience in community are not forgotten. I know that folks in Ohio and I wish to extend my sincere condolences to planning, development codes, community out- across the nation will remember his good Frank’s wife, Anita Pampusch, as well as his reach, and CEQA compliance. Over the last

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Currently he is a Clinical Professor of ous environmentally conscious development HON. STEVE ISRAEL Pediatrics and Neonatal Medicine at New York plans for the Sacramento region, as well as OF NEW YORK Medical College and a neonatologist at Maria his community-based housing and restoration IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fareri Children’s Hospital. projects. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Mr. Speaker, as I prepare to leave the Mr. Speaker, as these leaders are being United States Congress, I wish to thank recognized for their forward-thinking contribu- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to impactful and engaged citizens such as Dr. tions to the Sacramento community, I ask all recognize a constituent, physician and re- Shah for his work with my office on behalf of my colleagues to join me in honoring the im- searcher, Dr. Shetal I. Shah, MD, FAAP for children. His expert child health care policy pact they have made in the Sacramento re- his vigorous advocacy efforts in support of analysis has helped elevate and focus debate gion. child and newborn health. For over 10 years, on our most important constituents—our chil- f Dr. Shah has been an engaged physician-ad- dren. vocate in his roles as Legislative Chairman On behalf of New York’s third congressional TUESDAYS IN TEXAS: SUSANA and Executive Committee member of the Long DICKINSON district, I ask my colleagues to join with me in Island Chapter of the American Academy of congratulating Dr. Shetal Shah, MD FAAP and Pediatrics. A lifelong member of New York’s extend to him thanks on behalf of a grateful HON. TED POE Third Congressional District, Dr. Shah’s med- United States Congress. OF TEXAS ical expertise—coupled with his policy insights f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and practical, first-hand knowledge of how pe- Tuesday, November 29, 2016 diatric and neonatal medicine are practiced in REMEMBERING DAVE HUTTON Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the year the region—have been a vital resource for my was 1836. To many, this year does not signify office in interpreting child health legislation. HON. MARK SANFORD much. For Texans everywhere, 1836 shaped His work has provided practice insights into OF SOUTH CAROLINA the course of our history and spirit. how national policy will directly affect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES newborns, children, pediatricians and health- In February of 1836, the troops of General Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Santa Anna invaded the Alamo where many care systems across my congressional district Texians gave their lives in the struggle for and across Long Island. Mr. SANFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in independence. General Santa Anna and his Throughout my tenure in the United States remembrance of Dave Hutton of Daufuskie Is- troops numbered between 1,800 and 6,000 Congress, Dr. Shah has volunteered his time land, located in the First District of South men. The 200 Texians occupying the Alamo to work with my office to increase pediatric Carolina. He died earlier this month doing stood ready to defend their country. All of the medication safety, support pediatric stem cell what he loved—living life fully and at full men in the Alamo would give their lives for research, improve rates of life-saving immuni- speed. In this case, he was on a hunting trip Texan independence that night. General Santa zations, expand access for children to pediatri- with friends. He was only twenty-seven years Anna had ordered his men to take no pris- cians, and reduce the effects of gun violence old. oners. and tobacco on children. His work to promote In that vein, Mark Twain once observed that Among the few that survived were Susana increased funding for pediatric research, inter- the fear of death results from of a fear of life, Dickinson and her daughter, Angelina. Susana national vaccination funding and healthcare for but someone whose life is well lived is pre- Dickinson and her daughter had moved to San children has also been helpful to my work in pared to die at any time. Dave was indeed an Antonio because her husband, Almeron Dick- Congress. example of life robustly lived, and much of his inson, had wanted them close to him. When I was particularly grateful to receive Dr. time spent on this earth was in the service of the Mexican troops arrived in San Antonio, Shah’s assistance during the debate regarding others. Almeron Dickinson moved his family into the passage of the 2010 Patient Protection and A man of large stature and spirit, his pres- Alamo. Although Susana and Angelina sur- Affordable Care Act. He was a vocal pro- ence was one that welcomed you and that vived the siege of the Alamo, Almerson and ponent of how Medicaid Expansion, partnered could not be ignored. As a native of Daufuskie the rest of the men did not. with Health Insurance Exchanges and the Island, it comes as no surprise that Dave was Susana was found hiding in the powder State Child Health Insurance Program—would among those who remained behind to watch magazine by General Juan Almonte and sent significantly increase health care access and over it when Hurricane Matthew hit back in to General Santa Anna, where she found her preventive care for children on Long Island October. A member of the so-called daughter sitting on his lap. General Santa and across the nation. These meetings helped ‘‘Daufuskie 100’’—the name for the number of Anna released her with the condition that she me to critically evaluate this signature legisla- residents who rode out the storm, he was go to Camp Gonzalez and warn the Texas tive achievement. someone that those on the island looked to as troops that he would kill them as he had killed Dr. Shah has been well recognized for his a leader. Indeed, when I last saw Dave, he the men in the Alamo. However, in accord- advocacy efforts over the past decade and I was leading the cleanup effort from the driv- ance with true Texas spirit, it is believed that am thankful to be able to extend my apprecia- er’s seat of his bulldozer. instead of delivering a threat, she delivered a tion to him for his work. Dr. Shah is co-chair- That was par for the course for him. He war cry for the Texans. man of the Advocacy Committee of the Soci- couldn’t help but lead. Even as a toddler, As a result of the siege and her husband’s ety for Pediatric Research, a selective organi- Dave encouraged his mother to give the death, Susana was forced to live in poverty for zation consisting of the leading pediatric sci- change to charity whenever they went out to years. She faced multiple unsuccessful mar- entists, policy analysts and researchers in the eat, an early indication that a life filled with riages and a difficult life but her spirit re- nation. He is also an appointed member of the service was to come. Dave’s story is one of mained strong. As a survivor of the Alamo, Pediatric Policy Council, a consortium of pedi- leading by example, one of both talking the she lived to tell about the heroic fight for free- atric advocates from the leading medical orga- talk and walking the walk, and I think there is dom against an oppressive and cruel dictator. nizations dedicated to child health. His work in a lesson that all of us can learn from within The Alamo stands as a pillar of hope and is health policy on behalf of children has been those pages. the single most significant structure in Texas honored by the American Medical Association, In his memory, I would ask that we take a history. Susana Dickinson’s story of the brave, the March of Dimes, the American Academy moment today for reflection, and pause in ask- heroic men who drew a line in the sand and of Pediatrics and the Institute for Medicine as ing how we can live up to his example of lead- fought for Texas’s freedom will live in the his- a Professor at Columbia University. A former ership. For those of us who knew him, even tory books, reminding future generations of Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Shah is well prepared in the briefest of life’s moments, he will be Texans just what this great state stands for. for his work. A 1996 graduate of Princeton missed. Accordingly, I want to offer my condo- Her spirit and bravery will live on in Texas his- University, Dr. Shah subsequently earned his lences to his mother, Martha, as well as to the tory. medical degree—with honors in research— other family and friends he leaves behind.

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Dave will be more than just Louisiana, and attended Bishop College in But more than anything, I want to show how waiting for us. Perhaps on a shinier dozer, he Texas and earned her Master’s and doctoral much we like her, and wish her the best. will have cleared a path for islanders and non- degrees from Texas Woman’s University. islanders alike. He will be giving perhaps a Helen began her professional career as a pub- f touch too much direction and leadership—but lic school teacher before taking a position at a ANNE OTTERSON this indeed is the Dave of Dave. four-year institution and moving to a commu- Until that reunion, Godspeed. nity college. Helen joined the Contra Costa f Community College District in the early 1990s HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS as the Los Medanos College Dean of Lan- OF CALIFORNIA HONORING HARRIET SOL guage Arts and Humanistic Studies and Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lated Occupations. She also participated in the Tuesday, November 29, 2016 HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH inaugural class of the League for Innovation in OF FLORIDA the Community College’s Expanding Leader- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speaker, San Diego recently lost a giant presence in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship Diversity program. Helen has held several positions within the community with the passing of Anne Otterson. Tuesday, November 29, 2016 district over the years, including President of Anne was a beloved part of San Diego, and Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I, along with Contra Costa Community College, before be- she concentrated so much of her life to giving Congresswoman LOIS FRANKEL, rise today in coming Chancellor in 2005. She leaves behind back. Through her work as an activist and phi- memory of Harriet Sol, who passed away on a legacy of passionate advocacy for higher lanthropist with Project Concern International November 20th. Her strength of character and education, cultural diversity, professional de- (PCI) and the University of California San her ever-outgoing and optimistic attitude is velopment, and expanding opportunities for Diego, she left behind an enormous impact on greatly missed by her loved ones and all who the students and faculty at the district’s three the community. knew her. main campuses of Diablo Valley College, Los A former Fulbright scholar, she was very From the man she met on a Northeast train Medanos College, and Contra Costa College. quick and intelligent, but in a way that was in- who eventually became her husband to the Helen has also been a guiding force in the ex- clusive and encouraging of those around her. many recipients of her charity work, Harriet pansion of the college district with a new cam- Anne had an ability to bring people in. She made an impact on everyone she met. pus in San Ramon and the consideration of a was always listening and wanted to learn Harriet never shied away from a new chal- new campus in Brentwood. about other people’s experiences. lenge to help others. Upon retirement, she and Helen is highly respected throughout the She had a dedication to helping her commu- her husband Ed settled into life in Delray Bay Area and beyond as an inspiring public nity and used her resources and talents to do Beach, where her selfless efforts fundraising servant. I, along with Congressmen MIKE just that. Anne was a celebrated chef and for the Andy Roddick Foundation for Children THOMPSON, JERRY MCNERNEY, and ERIC teacher at the local culinary school Perfect in Distress and for the local National Football SWALWELL, wish Helen and her family well in Pan School of Cooking. She took that passion League chapter charity earned her the ‘‘Volun- her retirement and thank her for her years of to the next level and used it for the good of teer of the Year’’ award at the Lakes of Del- dedicated service to those seeking to improve others by establishing the annual Celebrity ray. their lives through education. Chefs Cook Gala in 1981—this event has As vice president of the United South Coun- f gone on for decades and has raised over $9 ty Democratic Club and an active volunteer for million for cancer research and care at the Palm Beach County Democratic Club, Har- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF UCSD’s Moores Cancer Centers. riet was known as a passionate activist and ESPERANZA WORLEY Anne had a wonderful sense of humor, she outreach expert. was engaging, and had a presence that made Harriet worked hard to better our commu- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON people feel good. People just liked being nity, and we have lost a great friend and men- OF TEXAS around her. tor. It was an honor to have known her and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I was lucky enough to have spent time with have represented her in the United States Anne, and what always struck me about her Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Congress. was her strong sense of service. Her genuine f Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. interest was advancing PCI’s mission: spread- Mr. Speaker, today I want to recognize the ing women’s empowerment, democracy and HONORING CONTRA COSTA COM- deep and selfless commitment of a public creating opportunity. MUNITY COLLEGE CHANCELLOR servant who holds a special place in my heart. Of all her many accomplishments, Anne HELEN BENJAMIN 2016 will mark the final year that Esperanza considered her children and grandchildren to Worley works in my District office. We share be her greatest achievements. She leaves be- HON. MARK DeSAULNIER that, a deep love for Dallas. I have known her hind a proud legacy. OF CALIFORNIA since before I was elected into office, and she I also love what she described as her phi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has worked on our team every single day of losophy of life—I think it spells out the way my Congressional career. Though my team she saw the world and how we can all learn Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and the constituents of Texas’ 30th District will from her. Anne said, ‘‘Laugh at yourself, be Mr. DESAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I, along lose an exceptional and caring advocate, they curious and care about others, and listen to with Congressmen MIKE THOMPSON, JERRY will gain a friend who will be rightfully enjoying the world about you—whether it is the bab- MCNERNEY, and ERIC SWALWELL, rise today to some much-deserved retirement. bling brook, the melodious sounds of a flute, honor Helen Benjamin for her long commit- Her attention to detail and warm demeanor or the plaintive cry of oppressed people.’’ ment to the future of our youth and her belief have made her an excellent congressional These are the words that Anne Otterson in the power of education to improve our lives staffer, but an even better friend to all of us. lived by and they are an inspiration that lives and our communities. Over the last 27 years, Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the selfless on.

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Iran Sanctions Extension Act—Agreement: A Patrick K. Nakamura, of Alabama, to be a Mem- unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing ber of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review that at a time to be determined between the Major- Commission for a term of six years expiring August ity Leader, after consultation with the Democratic 30, 2022. Leader, Senate begin consideration of H.R. 6297, to Robert P. Storch, of the District of Columbia, to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996; and that be Inspector General of the National Security Agen- Senate vote on passage of the bill, with no inter- cy. vening action or debate. Page S6521 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Routine lists in the Army, Foreign Service, and Protect Patrimony Resolution—Agreement: A Marine Corps. Pages S6577–78 unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that the Secretary of the Senate be authorized to re- Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S6521 quest the return of the papers with respect to H. Executive Communications: Pages S6546–50 Con. Res. 122, supporting efforts to stop the theft, Petitions and Memorials: Page S6550 illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items of American Indians, Alaska Na- Additional Cosponsors: Page S6551 tives, and Native Hawaiians in the United States and Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: internationally, so that the Enrolling Clerk may Pages S6552–56 make a technical correction. Page S6571 Additional Statements: Pages S6543–46 Message from the President: Senate received the Amendments Submitted: Pages S6556–60 following message from the President of the United States: Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S6560 Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. an alternative plan for pay increases for civilian Fed- (Total—154) Page S6526 eral employees covered by the General Schedule and Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and ad- certain other pay systems in January 2017; which journed at 6:44 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, was referred to the Committee on Homeland Secu- November 30, 2016. (For Senate’s program, see the rity and Governmental Affairs. (PM–57) Page S6546 remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- pages S6576–77.) lowing nominations: Joseph Bruce Hamilton, of Texas, to be a Member Committee Meetings of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2021. (Committees not listed did not meet) Seth Harris, of New York, to be a Director of the VOLUNTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five years. Jeffrey R. Moreland, of Texas, to be a Director of Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded a the Amtrak Board of Directors for a term of five hearing to examine Department of Defense actions years. concerning voluntary education programs, after receiving testimony from Peter Levine, Acting Under Rachel A. Meidl, of Wisconsin, to be a Member Secretary for Personnel and Readiness, Stephanie of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Barna, Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Board for a term of five years. Personnel and Readiness, and Dawn Bilodeau, Chief, Michael P. Leary, of Pennsylvania, to be Inspector Voluntary Education Programs, all of the Depart- General, Social Security Administration. ment of Defense. Richard Stengel, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- INTELLIGENCE ernors for a term expiring August 13, 2017. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed Richard Stengel, of the District of Columbia, to hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony be Chairman of the Broadcasting Board of Gov- from officials of the intelligence community. ernors. Committee recessed subject to the call.

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Res. 165, the Medal of Honor and are buried in private expressing the sense of Congress and reaffirming cemeteries: H.R. 4757, amended, to amend title 38, longstanding United States policy in support of a di- United States Code, to expand the eligibility for rect bilaterally negotiated settlement of the Israeli- headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Palestinian conflict and opposition to United Na- Secretary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals tions Security Council resolutions imposing a solu- who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are bur- tion to the conflict; and Pages H6345–49 ied in private cemeteries, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote Encouraging reunions of divided Korean Amer- of 401 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 589; ican families: H. Con. Res. 40, encouraging re- Pages H6336–37, H6352–53 unions of divided Korean American families. Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To ex- Pages H6349–51 pand the eligibility for headstones, markers, and me- Recess: The House recessed at 6:27 p.m. and recon- dallions furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Af- vened at 6:30 p.m. Page H6351 fairs for deceased individuals who were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in private cemeteries, Amending title 40, United States Code, to in- and for other purposes.’’. Page H6336 clude as part of the buildings and grounds of the National Gallery of Art any buildings and Working to Integrate Networks Guaranteeing other areas within the boundaries of any real es- Member Access Now Act: H.R. 5166, amended, to tate or other property interests acquired by the amend title 38, United States Code, to provide cer- National Gallery of Art: The House agreed to take tain employees of Members of Congress and certain from the Speaker’s table and pass H.R. 5160, to employees of State or local governmental agencies amend title 40, United States Code, to include as with access to case-tracking information of the De- part of the buildings and grounds of the National partment of Veterans Affairs; Pages H6338–40 Gallery of Art any buildings and other areas within Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Amend the boundaries of any real estate or other property title 38, United States Code, to permit veterans to interests acquired by the National Gallery of Art. grant access to their records in the databases of the Veterans Benefits Administration to certain des- Page H6353 ignated congressional employees, and for other pur- Veterans Mobility Safety Act of 2016: The House poses.’’. Page H6340 agreed to take from the Speaker’s table and concur Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Em- in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3471, to amend ploying American Military Veterans Act of 2016: title 38, United States Code, to make certain im- H.R. 3286, amended, to encourage effective, vol- provements in the provision of automobiles and untary private sector investments to recruit, employ, adaptive equipment by the Department of Veterans and retain men and women who have served in the Affairs. Pages H6353–55 United States military with annual presidential First Responder Anthrax Preparedness Act: The awards to private sector employers recognizing such House agreed to take from the Speaker’s table and efforts; Pages H6340–43 pass S. 1915, to direct the Secretary of Homeland No Hero Left Untreated Act: H.R. 5600, amend- Security to make anthrax vaccines and antimicrobials ed, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to available to emergency response providers. carry out a pilot program to provide access to mag- Page H6355 netic EEG/EKG-guided resonance therapy tech- Northern Border Security Review Act: The nology to veterans; Pages H6343–44 House agreed to take from the Speaker’s table and Naming the Department of Veterans Affairs pass S. 1808, to require the Secretary of Homeland health care system in Long Beach, California the Security to conduct a Northern Border threat anal- ‘‘Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center’’: H.R. 6323, to ysis. Pages H6355–56 name the Department of Veterans Affairs health care Suspension—Proceedings Postponed: The House system in Long Beach, California the ‘‘Tibor Rubin debated the following measure under suspension of VA Medical Center’’; Pages H6344–45 the rules. Further proceedings were postponed.

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The rule President wherein he transmitted an alternative plan waives all points of order against consideration of the for pay increases for civilian Federal employees cov- bill. The rule provides that the bill shall be considered by the General Schedule in January 2017—re- ered as read. The rule waives all points of order ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- against provisions in the bill. The rule makes in ment Reform and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. order only the amendment printed in part B of the 114–185). Page H6351 Rules Committee report, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be considered Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the the report equally divided and controlled by the pro- House today appear on page H6316. ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to Senate Referrals: S. 2974 was held at the desk. S. amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand 2325 was held at the desk. S. 2873 was referred to for division of the question. The rule waives all the Committee on Energy and Commerce. points of order against the amendment printed in Pages H6316, H6322, H6361 part B of the report. The rule provides one motion Quorum Calls—Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes de- to recommit with or without instructions. Testimony veloped during the proceedings of today and appear was heard from Chairman Upton, and Representa- on pages H6352 and H6352–53. There were no tives Pallone, Murphy of Pennsylvania, DeGette, quorum calls. Tiberi, Hanabusa, Luetkemeyer, and Maxine Waters of California. Adjournment: The House met at 12 noon and adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Joint Meetings Committee Meetings No joint committee meetings were held. f SYSTEMIC RISK DESIGNATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2016; SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, AMENDMENT TO THE TSUNAMI NOVEMBER 30, 2016 WARNING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ACT OF 2015 Senate Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on H.R. 6392, the ‘‘Systemic Risk Designation Im- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- provement Act of 2016’’; and Senate amendment to committee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, to hold hearings to examine the dawn of artificial intel- H.R. 34, the ‘‘Tsunami Warning, Education, and ligence, 2:30 p.m., SR–253. Research Act of 2015’’. The committee granted, by Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider the record vote of 7–3, a rule that provides for consider- nominations of Charles P. Blahous, III, of Maryland, and ation of the Senate amendment to H.R. 34. The rule Robert D. Reischauer, of Maryland, both to be a Member makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Committee on Energy and Commerce or his designee Trust Fund, a Member of the Board of Trustees of the that the House concur in the Senate amendment to Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and H.R. 34 with an amendment consisting of the text the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, and a Mem- of Rules Committee Print 114–67 modified by the ber of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Supplementary amendment printed in part A of the Rules Com- Medical Insurance Trust Fund, 10 a.m., SD–215. mittee report. The rule waives all points of order Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: to hold hearings to examine initial observations of the against consideration of the motion. The rule pro- new leadership at the Border Patrol, 10 a.m., SD–342. vides that the Senate amendment and motion shall Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- be considered as read. The rule provides one hour of ing on certain intelligence matters, 3 p.m., SH–219. debate on the motion with 60 minutes equally di- Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine vided and controlled by the chair and ranking mi- financial abuse of older Americans by guardians and oth- nority member of the Committee on Energy and ers in power, 2:30 p.m., SD–562.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 30 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 30

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will be in a period of Program for Wednesday: To be announced. morning business.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Garamendi, John, Calif., E1533 Messer, Luke, Ind., E1536 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E1538 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1532 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1537 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1533, E1536 Payne, Donald M., Jr., N.J., E1533, E1534 Carter, John R., Tex., E1531 Israel, Steve, N.Y., E1539 Perry, Scott, Pa., E1532 Cook, Paul, Calif., E1535 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1540 Poe, Ted, Tex., E1539 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E1540 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E1534 DeSaulnier, Mark, Calif., E1540 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1536 Roskam, Peter J., Ill., E1535 Deutch, Theodore E., Fla., E1540 Lieu, Ted, Calif., E1533 Sanford, Mark, S.C., E1539 Donovan, Daniel M., Jr, N.Y., E1534 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E1531 Scott, Austin, Ga., E1535 Farenthold, Blake, Tex., E1531 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1536, E1537, E1537, E1538 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1532 Farr, Sam, Calif., E1531, E1532 McCollum, Betty, Minn., E1537, E1538 Westerman, Bruce, Ark., E1535

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