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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 No. 113 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was beaten, broken, or sad, as you can see It will be a minimum of 10 years be- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- by the smile on his face. fore Oscar can talk—that is just talk— pore (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN). Even after spending 35 years in jail, to a parole board. It is now or never, nearly half of his life, he is a hero to f and President Obama holds all the many people in Puerto Rico and cards. We could not allow Oscar to die DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO throughout the Puerto Rico diaspora. in jail. Obama must commute his sen- TEMPORE It warms my heart that people from tence. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- every walk of life now understand that A coalition, La Coalicion por la fore the House the following commu- the 35 years Oscar has served for Liberacion de Oscar Lopez Rivera, has nication from the Speaker: crimes that were not violent is too formed with lawyers, union leaders, long to be in jail. There is a elected officials, community leaders, WASHINGTON, DC, groundswell of support to tell Presi- July 13, 2016. and citizens from every walk of life in I hereby appoint the Honorable ILEANA dent Obama that, after 35 years, it is Puerto Rico and wherever Puerto ROS-LEHTINEN to act as Speaker pro tempore time to let Oscar Lopez Rivera come Ricans live in the United States. This on this day. home to his family, his island, and his coalition just announced a unity event, PAUL D. RYAN, community. a gathering in Lafayette Square across Speaker of the House of Representatives. Enough is enough—ya basta. Thirty- the street from the White House, on five years is enough. And this comes f October 9, 2016. from people of every political back- So, Madam Speaker, when the Con- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE ground: conservatives, liberals, gress leaves this week for 6 weeks or statehooders, Democrats, Republicans, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- more, I am not going to go on vacation. Populares, and, yes, those who believe ant to the order of the House of Janu- I am going to go work to build aware- in independence like I do. And every ary 5, 2016, the Chair will now recog- ness about Oscar Lopez Rivera and generation from the youngest, hippest nize Members from lists submitted by build awareness about October 9 right the majority and minority leaders for kids, like Residente of Calle 13, to old people like me, from the richest to the here in Washington, D.C., at Lafayette morning-hour debate. Square. The Chair will alternate recognition poorest, whether you live in Bayamon, Ponce, Orlando, Chicago, or New York The 9th of October in Washington—el between the parties, with each party 9 de octubre en Washington. We all limited to 1 hour and each Member City, the Puerto Rican people are united in our call to free Oscar Lopez have to show up and show our support other than the majority and minority for Oscar and his family. leaders and the minority whip limited Rivera. Internationally, Bishop Desmond So I will be in Lorain, Ohio, this Sat- to 5 minutes, but in no event shall de- Tutu is with us, and a long list of Nobel urday and in Philadelphia and New Jer- bate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. Peace Prize winners have joined the sey later this month. I will be in Puer- f campaign to free Oscar Lopez, along to Rico and California. Wherever I go, I will be telling people to come to FREE OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA with world leaders, community leaders, and average people across Europe, Washington to show support for Oscar The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Latin America, and the world. Lopez Rivera on October 9, 2016. If you Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oscar Lopez is a decorated Vietnam live in New York, it is about a 31⁄2 hour Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. war veteran, a father, teacher, mentor, drive to D.C. Oscar Lopez Rivera has Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Madam Speaker, I and a friend. Yet, he has languished in been in jail for three-and-a-half dec- will not be on vacation or traveling on Terre Haute, Indiana, for three-and-a- ades, so I don’t want to hear any ex- junkets to far-off lands during the next half decades. cuses. 6 or 8 weeks that Congress is in recess President Obama has less than 200 October 9th is a Sunday. So if you because I am going to be involved in a days left as President, and the chorus live anywhere up and down the eastern campaign to free Oscar Lopez Rivera of supporters for the freedom of Oscar seaboard, you can go to sunrise service from incarceration. Lopez Rivera will continue to call on at your church and still make it in Oscar Lopez Rivera is regarded as the the President every day to release our time to show your solidarity with last political prisoner from Puerto brother Oscar back to our community Oscar. Rico that is still being held in a Fed- so he can live out his days in peace and If you live in Chicago or Orlando, eral penitentiary. Oscar is a friend and with his family. Commutation is the okay, it is going to take you a little a mentor. And at 73 years old, he is not only option—the only option. longer. You might even have to pay for

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Phones in our offices throughout Cap- them to take stock of history. Do not President Obama has done so much itol Hill were ringing off the hook. bet against the American people. Stand to address injustice, to address unfair Thousands of Americans—students, with us to end Congress’ deadly silence. prison sentences for nonviolent of- teachers, grieving parents, strangers to f fenses, to address the inherent injus- the political process—saw something INEQUITABLE BUSINESS PRACTICE tice that all too often characterizes our that inspired and excited them, and IN AUSTRALIA system of justice. I thank him and they picked up the phone because they praise him for that. had hope. Their message: Thank you The SPEAKER pro tempore. The In this case, with this elder states- for fighting for us. Make sure some- Chair recognizes the gentleman from man of the Puerto Rican diaspora for thing is done. West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY) for 5 min- this nonviolent, exemplary inmate, for What did this Congress do with that utes. this father and war hero, for Oscar hope? Well, instead of allowing a vote Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Lopez Rivera, we respectfully say to expand background checks to keep Madam Speaker, last year, I spoke on enough is enough—ya basta. Free Oscar Americans safe, instead of allowing a the House floor about my serious con- Lopez Rivera. vote to close the terrorist gun loop- cerns about the Export-Import Bank’s f hole, instead of even having a debate interference of energy companies and on gun safety, the Speaker turned his the country of Australia. 26TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE back on the American people and sent In 2013, the Export-Import Bank ap- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES the House home early. proved a loan of $640 million in financ- ACT Since Orlando, hundreds have died ing for U.S. equipment to develop an The SPEAKER pro tempore. The from gun violence. Just in the streets open-pit iron ore mine in Australia. Chair recognizes the gentleman from of Chicago, more than 300 people have The mine is owned by the wealthiest New York (Mr. KATKO) for 5 minutes. been hurt or killed by guns in the last woman in Australia. This is not an ap- Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise month. An average of 91 Americans are propriate use of U.S. taxpayer dollars. today to recognize the 26th anniversary killed every day by guns. According to unions, public officials, of the signing of the Americans with There was a time when unthinkable and the Iron Mining Association, these Disabilities Act. violence and mass shootings shook our subsidies threaten to displace nearly Twenty-six years ago this month, Nation to its core, and our elected $600 million worth of U.S. iron ore ex- this landmark legislation was put into leaders would find a way to bring us to- ports and cause a reduction of $1.2 bil- effect to eliminate discrimination gether like the bipartisan calls we lion in domestic sales. against individuals with disabilities. heard for unity in Dallas yesterday. Today, injustice toward U.S. compa- This month, organizations and advo- They would struggle to get it right, but nies in Australia has been continued cacy groups across my district in cen- ultimately they would and save lives. regarding a Florida company, APR. tral New York are coordinating events It happened 82 years ago with the APR constructed an $80 million power to recognize this milestone and the sig- New Deal for Crime. It happened 48 plant in western Australia to help the nificance of the ADA to so many in our years ago with major gun violence re- people and businesses of western Aus- community. forms. And it happened 23 years ago tralia. In my district, ARISE—the des- when Americans stood up to the power- Once the power-generation facility ignated independent living center for ful gun lobby and passed the Brady was almost built, an Australian bank, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Oswego Coun- Handgun Violence Program. Each time, ANZ Bank, seized the power plant, ties—is vital to our local efforts to en- a frustrated, grieving, but determined even though it had no legal title or sure that people of all abilities live Nation took a stand together to say ownership interest in the plant. It fully integrated and self-directed lives. enough is enough. claimed an ownership interest in the ARISE provides an array of services to It has been 23 years since our country plant based on an unfair law in Aus- assist central New Yorkers, including passed any meaningful gun violence tralia which is unique to that country. my brother-in-law, with disabilities legislation. Since then, gun-related This incredibly unfair Australian legis- and to help ensure that our local com- crimes have claimed more American lation allows U.S. companies and U.S. munities are inclusive for people of all lives than AIDS, war, and illegal drug banks to lose their title or lien interest abilities. overdoses combined. Since Newtown, to their own assets, even though the While the ADA has been in law for 26 tens of thousands of lives have been Australian companies and banks are years now, our work in Congress con- lost to this deadly crisis. The number expressly barred from doing so by con- tinues today. I am a proud cosponsor of of bills that have been debated and tracts they signed with U.S. compa- the IDEA Full Funding Act to help re- passed by this Congress to prevent nies. move barriers for children with disabil- these deaths remains at zero. APR lost its $80 million power plant, ities and to expand special education This Republican Congress may find lost the use of equipment and ability to services. And I will continue to be sup- comfort in remaining silent, in doing generate electricity for western Aus- portive of efforts in the House to en- the bidding of the NRA, in turning its tralians, and lost the revenue associ- sure people with all abilities are pro- back on our people. But our inaction ated with the plant. That power plant vided opportunities and independence. disservices our constituents and the and revenue was wrongfully taken by f tens of thousands of families who have the bank. lost loved ones to gun violence. Mil- Australia legislates that U.S. compa- GUN VIOLENCE lions more worry that they and their nies that lease assets in Australia are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The families are not safe. And if mothers at peril of losing their assets based on Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from can’t sleep at night knowing their chil- this unfair and inequitable law. This Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK) for 5 min- dren are safe from harm, neither law is called the Personal Property Se- utes. should this Congress. curities Act and is contrary to the Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. I challenge my colleagues who have basic right to own and possess private Madam Speaker, 3 weeks ago today, been silent on gun violence to engage property guaranteed under the U.S. House Democrats conducted a sit-in to their communities when they go home, Constitution and the fundamental demand a commonsense debate and to try and find a way to reject the gun right to due process and equal protec- votes on gun violence. Americans gath- lobby’s heavy hand and bring the will tion, also guaranteed under the U.S.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.002 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4819 Constitution. This law has the dem- Officer Thompson, you will not be sary of the completion of the main onstrated ability, such as with APR, forgotten. Your memory will continue house at Vizcaya on the shores of Bis- and the potential to seriously harm to inspire us to stand up for those who cayne Bay in my fabulous south Flor- many other U.S. businesses and U.S. stand up for us because this violence ida congressional district. interests in Australia and must be im- targeted towards our police officers is Since 1916, Vizcaya has served as a mediately addressed. unacceptable, it is outrageous, and it south Florida landmark and a symbol of Old World elegance and cultural in- b 1015 needs to stop. fluence. Unfortunately, James Deering, Last night I conducted a telephone f the former vice president of Inter- townhall meeting in my district and RAISING ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN national Harvester and the visionary was asked by a constituent about the AWARENESS founder of Vizcaya, died in 1925 before status of the Trans-Pacific Partnership The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. his plans for the estate were completed legislation. This matter is important in full. FARENTHOLD). The Chair recognizes the and topical for us because of the pend- Now, as part of the Miami-Dade gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. ROS- ing Trans-Pacific Partnership agree- County Parks system, the Vizcaya Mu- LEHTINEN) for 5 minutes. ment which the Obama administration seum and Gardens preserves some of is supporting and many in Congress are Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, south Florida’s early history among pushing for a vote on soon, such as this every month should be Alzheimer’s & significant collections of orchid speci- year. Brain Awareness Month, and I rise mens and European artwork. Laws like the Australian Personal today to share my efforts to help Alz- With plans to continue historic pres- Property Securities Act should make it heimer’s patients and their families. ervation and the creation of an attrac- very difficult for any Member of Con- Having lost my mother due to com- tive new open space for public enjoy- gress to vote for the Trans-Pacific plications from Alzheimer’s, I am all ment to be known as Vizcaya Village, Partnership. If Australia is going to too familiar with how it impacts the the future beyond 100 is indeed very continue to be our trading partner, patient and their loved ones. bright for Vizcaya. there must be a level playing field for I continue to push for more NIH re- EXCITING RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF all parties involved. U.S. companies search funding because it represents MIAMI cannot be at a disadvantage when they our best chance to save lives and re- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I do business in Australia or any other store hope to millions of families. I am rise to recognize the outstanding con- country. a cosponsor of Congressman ELIOT tributions that the University of I strongly encourage our U.S. Trade ENGEL’s Palliative Care and Hospice Miami researchers are making to Representative to address the situation Education and Training Act, a bill to America’s health care. In becoming one so an inequity caused to APR and the make sure that Alzheimer’s patients of the leading research universities in potential inequities presented for other receive the care and the compassion the country over the last decade, the U.S. companies be corrected before a they deserve and they need. University of Miami has developed a vote is called on the Trans-Pacific I am also a cosponsor of Congressman pool of world-class talent and advanced Partnership. CHRIS SMITH’s HOPE for Alzheimer’s infrastructure that is helping lead the f Act, to help families and caregivers science and tech boom that is shaping COMMEMORATING OFFICER BRENT plan for the costs and complications of south Florida’s future for the better. THOMPSON Alzheimer’s. Among the exciting research break- I urge all of my colleagues and the throughs taking place in Coral Gables The SPEAKER pro tempore. The public to join together with the Alz- is the work of the Lampidis lab at the Chair recognizes the gentleman from heimer’s Association in supporting Miller School of Medicine. This is Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) for 5 minutes. these efforts to fight this tragic dis- where Dr. Lampidis and his associates Mr. RATCLIFFE. Madam Speaker, to ease. have found that, when given in com- protect and serve isn’t just a slogan on bination with a common cholesterol the side of police cars all across the SUPPORTING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS THROUGH NATURE LINKS medication, nontoxic 2–DG therapy ef- country. It is a promise—a promise Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I fectively kills tumors without the use that our men and women in blue keep of harsh, conventional chemotherapy every day as they serve to uphold the rise to highlight the efforts that the one nonprofit organization that is drugs. law and order in our cities and our Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. towns. Without their bravery and sac- based in my south Florida district is making on behalf of young adults with Lampidis and everyone at the Univer- rifice, our communities would be law- sity of Miami for their efforts to im- less and our families, our friends, and intellectual and developmental disabil- ities. prove our community, our Nation, and our loved ones would be in constant the world. danger. Nature Links for Lifelong Learning f I can’t adequately express the sad- is forming a valuable national model of ness I felt last week when five Dallas education and inclusion for south Flor- THE PATH FORWARD ON GUN police officers were targeted as victims ida. For far too long, many young VIOLENCE in a horrific ambush simply for choos- adults with an autism spectrum dis- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ing to put on their uniform and to pro- order, Asperger’s, or Down syndrome Chair recognizes the gentleman from have been forgotten as they were re- tect their community. Among the offi- South Carolina (Mr. CLYBURN) for 5 cers whose lives were unjustly taken leased into the world following their minutes. was DART Police Department Officer time in the public school system, but Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I come Brent Thompson, who was a resident of Nature Links has exceptional skills- today to draw attention to the fact Royse City in my home district. It just based educational training which that tomorrow evening we are going to breaks my heart that this brave man’s works to identify the character of each be hosting a SpeakOut on the west life was mercilessly and needlessly cut individual’s unique identity and takes front of the Capitol, the west lawn, and short at 43 years of age just because he the time to tap into each student’s po- we are going to be highlighting four reported for duty simply wanting to do tential to develop civically engaged, pieces of legislation: H.R. 1217, H.R. his job. job-ready, and fully functioning adults. 1076, H.R. 3051, and H.R. 4603. So I join the greater Dallas commu- I congratulate Nature Links on its I am particularly interested today in nity, the Fourth District of Texas, and contributions to our south Florida H.R. 3051. That is the legislation that our entire country in mourning over community, and I urge everyone to seeks to close what has become known the loss of Officer Thompson, as we re- learn more by visiting their Web site at as the Charleston loophole. The reason member him for his selfless commit- www.naturelinks.net. I am particularly interested in it today ment to our country. His family re- CELEBRATING VIZCAYA’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY is because yesterday the General Ac- mains in our prayers, and we will be Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I countability Office issued a 57-page re- forever grateful to him for his service. rise in celebration of the 100th anniver- port. Now, that report is so voluminous

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Why is it [From GAO Highlights, July 2016] provide the results to other DOJ entities to not proper for the Members of the GUN CONTROL help them establish priorities, such as for United States Congress to be equipped ANALYZING AVAILABLE DATA COULD HELP IM- grants, state outreach, or training. with information that will allow us to PROVE BACKGROUND CHECKS INVOLVING DO- make better decisions about how to GAO HIGHLIGHTS MESTIC VIOLENCE RECORDS protect the American people? Highlights of GAO–16–483, a report to the What GAO Found People who are guilty of domestic vi- Acting Ranking Member, Subcommittee on olence and have been proven in the Most of the 50 states submit domestic vio- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related lence records—misdemeanor crime of domes- courts to be guilty ought to not be al- Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, lowed to go onto the Internet and pur- tic violence (MCDV) convictions and domes- House of Representatives. tic violence protection orders—to the De- chase a weapon. We have case after Why GAO Did This Study partment of Justice’s (DOJ) Federal Bureau case where these weapons were then al- of Investigation (FBI) for use during Na- The FBI and designated state and local most immediately used to injure, tional Instant Criminal Background Check criminal justice agencies use the FBI’s NICS to conduct background checks on individuals maim, and, in some instances, kill System (NICS) checks, but states vary in wives, spouses, and children because of their efforts to identify (‘‘flag’’) such records seeking to obtain firearms. Persons prohib- that prohibit an individual from obtaining a ited by federal law from possessing firearms this loophole. firearm under federal law. For example, in include individuals who have domestic vio- I would have hoped that after June 17 2015, 22 states voluntarily participated in a lence records that meet federal disqualifying of last year that we would come to our program to identify criminal history records criteria. Under federal law, firearm dealers senses in this body and close this loop- that prohibit individuals from obtaining fire- may transfer a firearm to an individual if hole, but tomorrow evening we are arms, which can include domestic violence the FBI has not made a proceed or denial de- going to once again draw attention to termination within 3 business days. records. FBI data also show that 47 states this loophole because the American identified domestic violence protection or- GAO was asked to review NICS checks in- volving domestic violence records. This re- people are deserving of being protected ders that prohibit firearm purchases. Since by those of us who are elected to pro- not all domestic violence records that states port (1) describes the extent to which states submit to the FBI meet federal prohibiting identify domestic violence records that pro- tect them, secure them, and to make criteria, flagging prohibiting records can hibit an individual from obtaining a firearm sure that they can live out their lives help expedite NICS checks. The total number and (2) evaluates the extent to which NICS in security. checks involving domestic violence records of prohibiting domestic violence records that f states submit to the FBI is generally un- are completed before firearm transfers take known because states are not required to place and any related challenges in com- ALL EDUCATION IS CAREER flag prohibiting records and there is no auto- pleting these checks. EDUCATION GAO reviewed laws and regulations; ana- mated process to disaggregate such records lyzed FBI data from 2006 through 2015 on do- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COS- from other records checked by NICS. mestic violence records that states sub- TELLO of Pennsylvania). The Chair rec- For fiscal years 2006 to 2015, FBI data show mitted to the FBI, FBI total checks and de- that most NICS checks involving domestic ognizes the gentlewoman from North nial determinations, and DOJ firearm re- violence records that resulted in denials Carolina (Ms. FOXX) for 5 minutes. trieval actions; and interviewed officials were completed before firearm transfers took Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, for far too from DOJ and eight states (chosen based on place (see table). However, about 6,700 fire- long there has been a discrepancy in number of domestic violence records sub- arms were transferred to individuals with what students are learning in the class- mitted to NICS and other factors). State prohibiting domestic violence records, which interview results are not generalizable but room and what employers say they resulted in the FBI referring these cases to provide insights on state practices. need in the workplace. The passage of DOJ’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms the bipartisan Workforce Innovation and Explosives for firearm retrieval. Under What GAO Recommends federal law, firearm dealers may (but are not GAO recommends that FBI monitor the and Opportunity Act in 2014 was an im- required to) transfer a firearm to an indi- timeliness of NICS checks to assist DOJ en- portant step for the millions of Ameri- vidual if the dealer has not received a re- tities in establishing priorities for improving cans who are looking for work and for sponse (proceed or denial) from the FBI after the timeliness of checks. FBI agreed with the employers who have job opportuni- 3 business days. the recommendation. ties that remain unfilled due to the BACKGROUND CHECK DENIALS AND FIREARM Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, this re- skills gap. However, great jobs are still TRANSFERS FOR MISDEMEANOR CRIMES OF port says that the General Account- going unfilled. Americans are still DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (MCDV) CONVICTIONS ability Office has found that between missing out on rewarding careers, and AND PROTECTION ORDERS, FISCAL YEARS the years 2006 and 2015, 89,000 people many businesses are still suffering. 2006 TO 2015 have been blocked from purchasing The Carl D. Perkins Career and Tech- Category—MCDV convictions, Total deni- weapons who were not eligible to pur- nical Education Act has provided Fed- als—59,000, Within 3 days—41,000, After 3 chase weapons because of their records. eral support to State and local career days—18,000, Firearm transfers—6,221. and technical education programs for Category—Protection Orders, Total deni- But the report says that 6,800 others als—30,000, Within 3 days—28,000, After 3 were able to purchase firearms because more than 30 years. H.R. 5587, the days—2,000, Firearm transfers—559. the 3-day limit expired before they had Strengthening Career and Technical FBI data also show that during fiscal year the chance to complete the background Education for the 21st Century Act, up- 2015, the FBI completed 90 percent of denials checks. That is what happened to those dates the law to reflect today’s eco- that involved MCDV convictions within 7 nine souls at Emanuel AME Church nomic needs and the challenges that business days, which was longer than for any when the gentleman, if I might call students and workers currently face. other prohibiting category (e.g., felony con- him that, who purchased a weapon and In particular, I am pleased that the victions). The FBI completed 90 percent of bill streamlines the number of per- denials that involved domestic violence pro- murdered those nine people was not eli- tection orders in fewer than 3 business days. gible to purchase a weapon. He was formance measures for postsecondary According to federal and selected state offi- joined by 6,800 others. programs and aligns them with the per- cials GAO contacted, the information needed Now, we have heard from people who formance measures in WIOA, retaining to determine whether domestic violence tell us—and this report says—that this that law’s precedent-setting account- records—and in particular MCDV convic- is the biggest contributor to domestic ability standards that let taxpayers tions—meet the criteria to prohibit a fire- violence. 6,800 people who have been and lawmakers see clearly which pro- arm transfer is not always readily available convicted of domestic violence were grams work and which programs don’t. in NICS databases and can require additional This bipartisan bill goes a long way to- outreach to state agencies to obtain infor- able to go and purchase guns simply mation. DOJ has taken steps to help states because of this loophole. ward ensuring that individuals who make prohibiting information more readily We have been asking for years now pursue a technical education have the available to NICS—such as through training that the Centers for Disease Control be knowledge and skills they need to suc- and grant programs—but does not monitor authorized to go and study this issue to ceed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.004 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4821 b 1030 The wolf predation on cattle is unbe- 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY However, I believe it is time we ac- lievably insignificant. 7.8 percent of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The knowledge that all education is career the losses of cattle are due to disease Chair recognizes the gentleman from and weather. Better husbandry would education and stop dividing the path to Illinois (Mr. ROSKAM) for 5 minutes. help a lot with the cattlemen. And a high school degree into two tracks. Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Speaker, tomor- then, 2.7 percent is due to other preda- Students pursue education to develop row marks the 1-year anniversary of tors, principally, coyotes, who the ani- the necessary skills to find a job—pref- the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Ac- mal damage control and wildlife serv- erably a career—in a chosen field. It is tion, the so-called Iran nuclear deal. the same objective, whether the stu- ices people have been trying to extir- President Obama made a series of dent is pursuing a medical degree at an pate for 70 years. Well, 70 years after promises to the American people. One Ivy League university or taking auto- they tried to eliminate all the coyotes was that Iran would cease its illicit nu- motive performance courses at the in America, there are many more clear activity. And yet, last week, Mr. local community college. coyotes much more wildly dispersed Speaker, Germany reported that Iran Unfortunately, there is an unneces- across the country, and there are huge has increased its illegal proliferation of sary stigma attached to career and packs in the West which do predate on nuclear technology. technical education. It is too often re- cattle. ferred to as the ‘‘other’’ track, with the Now, why is it a problem if they want President Obama also promised that incorrect implication that it is the to kill off the wolves? the nuclear deal would moderate Iran. path individuals take if they won’t be Well, wolves eat and kill coyotes. In other words, there was a gentle, nice able to handle the rigors of college. Here is a predator that does not prefer Iran that was waiting to come out, if In reality, students who pursue CTE cattle; it prefers wild game. In fact, only we would be more understanding. complete a diverse curriculum where wolves do help also with wild game. But in the past year, the Islamic Re- they learn important skills for suc- They aren’t trophy hunters. They public has launched nuclear ballistic ceeding in the workplace, such as prob- aren’t going after the 50-point elk. missiles in violation of U.N. security lem solving, research, time manage- They are going to go after the slowest resolutions, kidnapped U.S. sailors, ment, and critical thinking. They are and weakest that are out there, or car- shot rockets within 1,500 yards of U.S. more engaged, perform better, and ibou up in Alaska. Navy ships, and increased their support graduate at higher rates than their col- They actually improve the health of for terror regimes and terror groups, lege-bound counterparts. We should be the herds, but the hunters say: Wait a and remain the world’s largest state celebrating that success and studying minute. They are killing some of our sponsor of terrorism. how we can translate it across the elk. We should be killing the elk. The President also stated that the board. But the hunters are going after the U.S. sanctions regime would stay in As long as we have two educational trophies. The wolves aren’t going after place against Iran’s terror activity tracks, we have a problem in the way the trophies. So you are doing exactly while it was being lifted against the people perceive those who choose ca- the wrong, stupid thing here. nuclear activity. reer and technical education. We need I think a majority of the American But, instead, the U.S. has become to shift our perspective away from the people, as indicated by the 1.2 million Iran’s negotiator in chief on the world idea that every student must attend an comments against delisting the wolf stage and has rewarded companies that expansive and expensive 4-year pro- submitted to the United States Fish continue to support the Iranian Na- gram to succeed in the workforce. Edu- and Wildlife Service, would agree that tional Guard Core and is devising ways cational success is about more than we want to restore ecosystems and to give Iran access to the U.S. financial just a degree. It is about quantifiable make them more healthy. system. skills that employers need in their em- Look at Yellowstone. Since the One year after the President agreed ployees. wolves have come back into Yellow- to a dangerous nuclear deal, Iran con- f stone, the park has changed dramati- tinues to be a major adversary. Con- cally for the better. The elk herds WOLVES IN THE WEST gress needs to highlight and spotlight don’t just hang around now down in the Iran’s malevolent activity. The good The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rivers and eat all of the riparian vege- news is Congress is doing just that, Mr. Chair recognizes the gentleman from tation and ruin the water quality. Speaker. Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. They have got to act more like elk and I am encouraged that the House will Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, well, hide out in the forest. If they make take up three very important pieces of here we are, doing so-called morning- themselves into targets, they are going legislation. It will deal with the heavy hour debate after a very late evening to get eaten. So the health of the park water bill. here in the House doing a pretend bill. has improved unbelievably due to the Think about this. Iran gets caught We are providing the very similitude of presence of wolves. manufacturing heavy water. Rather a representative Congress by having This is a keystone species in a nat- than calling out the Iranian regime, in endless series of votes on bills that are ural order. And because of this horrible clear violation of the nuclear deal, going nowhere in the appropriations depredation, this 0.9 percent loss due to what does the administration do? process because the Senate isn’t doing wolves, compared to almost 10 times appropriations bills. Everyone knows that due to bad husbandry practices, The administration says: Well, we there will be some gigantic omnibus or the answer is: Kill the wolves. are going to help Iran comply with the continuing resolution year-end deal. We have got a 2.7 loss due to coyotes deal that they have just violated by Nonetheless, to make it look like we and other predators who actually are using United States taxpayer money to are actually doing something, instead targeted by the wolves. The answer is: buy the heavy water from Iran. of taking up issues, as mentioned by Kill the wolves. You can’t make this up. It is so ab- Mr. CLYBURN earlier, we are holding This is stupid, irrational, unscien- surd. We are only given excuses. We endless vote series and then debate late tific. In fact, there is a study from the have got to focus in on what else is at night. University of Washington that found happening on this issue. At 1:45 a.m. the gentleman from killing wolves actually increased live- Now, Boeing and Airbus have failed Washington introduced an amendment stock losses. to understand the deep risks that come to remove all protections for wolves in The gentleman from Washington from doing business with Iran. These the United States of America. Now, of wants to persist in the myth that aren’t necessarily risks for their bot- course, wolves only occupy a tiny frac- somehow, by eliminating wolves, it tom line. They are very willing to sell tion of their range. He did this under will help the livestock industry. It is to a terrorist regime. But they are strong urging from the cattlemen and just yet another misbegotten amend- risks to freedom-loving people around some hunting groups. There is only one ment on a fake bill that isn’t going the world. thing wrong with what he is doing. It is anywhere, but I would still urge my Both Airbus and Boeing want to do actually going to have a countereffect. colleagues to vote against it. what?

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We know that Iran Air was implicated town of Knoxville, Tennessee, the A spectator in the stands, whom I in North Korea’s ballistic missile tests. 24,000-seat Thompson-Boling Arena will had not seen because there were 20,000 And we also know that Iran systemati- be filled with people to celebrate the people there, sent his card down to me, cally uses their commercial aircraft to life of Coach Pat Head Summitt. and on the back he had written: transport weapons, troops, missiles, Coach Summit was buried last week ‘‘Jimmy, great halftime coaching, cash, and other supplies to terror in the little farming community of come again.’’ groups. Henrietta, Tennessee, where she grew But it was not me; it was Coach Mr. Speaker, on my left is a display. up. As most people know, she was diag- Summitt. In fact, when she was staring This is a computer printout that shows nosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 58, each one of her players in the face at a flight from Tehran to Damascus last 6 years ago. She fought this disease halftime in an intensely angry, very week. Now, think about this. This is with such courage that, about 5 years loud voice, I was just glad I was not the hubris of the Iranian regime: the ago, I had the privilege of sitting with one of those players. Iranian Air Force flying a Boeing 747 in Coach Summitt as she received the top Coach Summitt was the winningest the middle of the night from Tehran to award presented by the National Alz- coach in basketball history, with 1,098 Damascus. heimer’s Association. This was the Sar- victories. Her teams won 16 South- Do we think that this is for commer- gent and Eunice Shriver Profiles in eastern Conference championships and cial purposes? Of course, not. Dignity Award, and it was presented by eight national championships. She Did we think that this is for tourism? their well-known daughter, Maria. coached in 18 Final Fours. She had an Of course, not. No one could have been more deserv- 84 percentage winning record as a head Do we think that they are flying ing of this award than Coach Summitt. coach. baby formula or textbooks? Of course, She made the decision to both go pub- But to me, her most impressive sta- not. lic with this diagnosis and continue tistic was a 100-percent graduation rate What they are doing is a bad act, and coaching her beloved Lady Vols. Later, by her players. And she did not allow we ought to not be complicit in this. she decided to give up her coaching job her players to take easy courses be- Mr. Speaker, 1 week ago, this House after 38 years to help lead the fight cause she wanted them to be prepared passed, on a bipartisan basis, limita- against Alzheimer’s. She and her son, for life after basketball, and almost all tions to the Financial Services Appro- Tyler, have established the Pat Head of her players have been successful priations bill that would prevent this Summitt Foundation to carry on this after leaving the University of Ten- sale. And we did it by voice vote. What battle that is and will be so very, very nessee. a voice vote means is that nobody sub- important to millions of people. On top of this, she never had a ques- stantially rose in opposition. Coach Summitt became head coach tion raised about her recruiting or any Why? Because there is no real reason of the UT Lady Vols at the very young NCAA violation. She showed through to rise because more and more people age of 22 because nobody was interested the years that you do not have to cheat are recognizing that these types of in the job. At that time, only the play- in sports to win and be very successful. sales should not go through. ers and their parents attended the She succeeded at her most important In response, the CEO of Boeing, Den- games. Thanks largely in part to Pat job, being a mother and raising her nis Muilenburg, essentially said: Well, Head Summitt, women’s basketball son, Tyler. look, us selling to Iran is a good busi- gained major support, drawing crowds Coach Summitt was inducted into ness opportunity to do business with of 20,000 and more. the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame She certainly was the most respected the Iranians. and was NCAA Coach of the Year an woman in Tennessee and my most fa- And then he also said: Well, if Boeing unprecedented seven times. In 2000, she mous constituent and longtime friend. can’t sell, then nobody else should be was named Naismith Coach of the I was honored on two occasions to be able to sell. Year. her honorary assistant coach. The first But did you notice something, Mr. Pat Head Summitt was a woman of time was on her 25th anniversary as a Speaker, in those two comments? great honor and integrity. She was a coach, and the second time was several He didn’t say: Look, we have got this great, great success because of her very years later in a game against Vander- under control. He didn’t say: We are hard work, dedication, determination, bilt on the last home game of the sea- positive that nothing is going to be and discipline. Most of her success she son. Before that game, we were given a used for terrorism. He didn’t say that credited to her hardworking parents this wouldn’t jeopardize national secu- scouting report. Tennessee had beaten Vanderbilt in Nashville by 30 points. So and lessons she learned on her family’s rity. He just said: If we can’t do it, no- Tennessee farm. body should be able to do it. it is accurate to say that the team was fairly confident about this game. Mr. Speaker, this Nation is a better Look, I agree, if Boeing can’t do it, place today because of Coach Pat Head nobody should be able to do it. It is b 1045 Summitt and her work with young peo- well known that all of Boeing’s com- However, at halftime, the game was ple and the inspiring example that she petitors—Airbus of France, Bombardier almost tied, and the Lady Vols came set for all of us. of Canada, Embraer from Brazil, Comac into the locker room with their heads f from China—each of these companies hanging down. That is when I saw FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL sources at least 10 percent of their Coach Summitt go into action. She got components from the United States. into each young woman’s face like a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The They require the same license that baseball manager arguing with an um- Chair recognizes the gentleman from Boeing does. pire. Texas (Mr. FARENTHOLD) for 5 minutes. But that is not the point. What we She started with Lady Vol Teresa Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I need are iconic American companies Geter and told her in a drill sergeant’s rise today to speak about the Fallen following the lead of companies like voice that she was going through a pity Heroes Memorial in Nueces County, Lockheed Martin—which has said they party out there, and Coach Summitt Texas. won’t pursue this—Northrop Grumman, was having no part of it and was giving After first being proposed in 2011, the and others that haven’t sullied their her 2 minutes to make her presence Nueces County Fallen Heroes Memorial reputation. known on that court or she was going will be open in early August. This me- It is time for Congress to continue to to yank her out of there so fast it morial honors local emergency re- do its good work. would make her head spin. sponders who have sacrificed their lives

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I working on in the oil field pressured Many happy returns. would like to commend Nueces County him to take a part-time DJ job in CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF PITTSBURGH’S LIBRARY Commissioner Mike Pusley, who has Longview, Texas. Over just 4 years, FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED been the leader on this effort from the through determination and talent, he Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise very beginning. It was Mike who no- moved his way up to doing mornings in today to highlight the work of an insti- ticed a defunct and over-budget water Beaumont and afternoons at KILT in tution that improves the lives of the fountain in front of the County Court- Houston. blind, visually impaired, physically house and decided to take action. The He also spent some time in Oklahoma handicapped, or reading disabled by Nueces County Fallen Heroes Memorial City, where he covered the Oklahoma providing them free access to books in is possible because of Pusley’s leader- City bombings after feeling the build- braille or audio format, mailed directly ship, leadership everyone in the public ings rock from the nearby explosion. to recipients or instantly sector should aspire to. He was also live on the air in Corpus downloadable. Pusley is an example for others in Christi when the 9/11 attacks occurred. The National Library Service for the public service, men and women who go In 1991, he was working at KEYS in Blind and Physically Handicapped, or above and beyond their duties to imag- Corpus Christi, where he got his start NLS, was established by an act of Con- ine and create solutions to problems in in talk radio. In 2005, he and I moved to gress in 1931 and falls under the juris- the community. 1360 KKTX to host his popular morning diction of the Library of Congress. It While it was Pusley’s vision that got talk show, ‘‘Lago in the Morning,’’ started out as a network of only 19 li- the ball rolling on this, it was the fi- where I am on almost every morning. braries in 1931, and it has grown to 56 nancial support of the Durrill family Lago’s success comes from his never- regional and 65 subregional libraries and others in the community that giving-up attitude. Jim isn’t afraid to throughout the United States. These li- helped make this a reality. Along with discuss tough topics. He isn’t afraid to braries provide audio-described DVDs, the Coastal Bend Community Founda- speak his mind and take full ownership books, and magazines as well as large- tion, the Durrills have provided a ma- of his beliefs. In his words, Jim is on print and braille books. jority of the funding for the project. the air to let people know that there I was honored to do an audio record- This family is a prime example of what are people with similar beliefs out ing of myself reading a children’s book community-driven efforts can accom- there, and they shouldn’t be afraid to via the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. plish. speak up. It is clear Lago is doing just The book I read was ‘‘Uncle Andy’s I wish to express how deeply grateful that and doing what he was born to do. Cats,’’ by James Warhola, the nephew we are to those first responders who I would like to congratulate my good of Pittsburgh’s native son, pop artist have given their lives in service of friend, Jim; his wife, Pamela; and his Andy Warhol. The audio book will be their country and our community. family, on this well-deserved, in my archived by the Library of Congress Here are just a few of the first respond- opinion, long overdue induction into and available for children. I encourage ers this memorial honors: Lieutenant the Radio Hall of Fame in Texas. others to do the same. Stuart J. Alexander. In 2009, Lieuten- f f ant Alexander was intentionally struck and killed by a suspect fleeing police. PITTSBURGH’S 200TH THE STANDARD OF LAW DOES Officer Matthew B. Thebeau. In 2008, ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NOT APPLY TO THE CLINTONS Officer Thebeau was killed in an auto- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mobile accident while responding to an Chair recognizes the gentleman from Chair recognizes the gentleman from assault-in-progress call. Pennsylvania (Mr. ROTHFUS) for 5 min- Texas (Mr. BABIN) for 5 minutes. And Sergeant Juan Rincon Prieto, utes. Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, our Na- who, in 1963, was struck and killed by a Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion’s top law enforcement officials truck while directing traffic. today to recognize the city of Pitts- took a very dangerous turn last week The Nueces County Fallen Heroes burgh which, this year, is celebrating when they essentially rewrote the law Memorial remembers these and 28 the 200th anniversary of its incorpora- for the well-connected and privileged other first responders who have fallen tion as a city. in America. This should be deeply trou- in service to Nueces County over the For two centuries, Pittsburgh has bling to all ordinary Americans, both years, all leaving behind friends and embodied the very best of the Amer- on the left and on the right. loved ones, police officers, members of ican spirit. Waves of immigrants, the For those of us who work hard every the Sheriff’s Department, constables, tired, poor, and huddled masses from day, play by the rules, and live by the firefighters, and other first responders. distant lands, as well as Americans law, when we cross the line, it is the These are the men and women who put from other parts of this country, found law that holds us accountable. But that their lives on the line every day for our opportunity in Pittsburgh for them- standard of law does not seem to apply community. They keep the law. They selves and their descendants, and the to the Clintons. keep the peace. And they keep us safe. neighborhoods they settled still reflect John Adams warned during the for- The memorial will be opened at a that diversity. mation of our Constitution that we celebration attended by members of Together, these individuals built a must be a nation of laws, not a nation the community, including State Rep- city out of coal, steel, and hard, honest of men. Undermining this founding resentatives Todd Hunter and Able work that epitomized the industrial principle for the privileged not only Herrero, Nueces County Judge Loyd character of our Nation. And while the demonstrates poor judgment, it further Neal, and Mayor Nelda Martinez. I look vast furnaces that once lined the three erodes our trust in the institutions of forward to attending as well. rivers are a shadow of their past, the government. I urge everyone to visit this memo- perseverance of Pittsburgh citizens So it is left for us to now ask whether rial and remember those who have died have allowed the city to become a what we have come to is a nation of in the line of duty. world leader in medicine, education, laws, or is it a government of the rich CONGRATULATING JIM LAGO FOR HIS INDUCTION and technology, with world-class uni- and powerful? INTO THE TEXAS RADIO HALL OF FAME versities, hospitals, and research cen- Do we have a Department of Justice Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I ters. or a department of ‘‘just us’’? would like to take a moment today to It is a success story no one could FBI Director James Comey testified congratulate my friend and mentor, have predicted, and the story is far before Congress to the many laws that Texas radio icon, Jim Lago, for his in- from over. The past 200 years have former Secretary of State Clinton

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Just yesterday, Accordingly (at 11 o’clock and 2 min- Therefore, the choice not to apply the the Florida Department of Health an- utes a.m.), the House stood in recess. law equally to Hillary Clinton is not nounced six new travel-related cases of only a major blow to public confidence Zika. f and the rule of law and equal treat- I have consistently advocated for full b 1200 ment under the law, it also suggests funding at the administration’s request that the rule of law has become noth- to stop the spread of Zika and will con- AFTER RECESS ing more than a word game. It con- tinue to work with my colleagues on The recess having expired, the House firms everything that we hate about both sides of the aisle to get this done. the current state of politics in our was called to order by the Speaker at But in the meantime, I strongly en- noon. country. courage the Senate to adopt the Zika The FBI basically just wasted mil- conference report and provide our f lions of dollars to confirm that every- healthcare officials with the resources thing Secretary Clinton has been tell- they need to fight this dangerous virus. PRAYER ing the American people is nothing but Reverend Malcolm J. Byrd, Jackson a bunch of lies, and it doesn’t matter. PROMOTING TPP AND PROTECTING AMERICAN Memorial AME Zion Church, Hemp- However, it has mattered greatly to JOBS stead, New York, offered the following far less powerful Americans in similar Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- prayer: circumstances who have had their ca- er, the issue of trade has been much O God, Thou in whom we live and reers and their lives destroyed. Public discussed in the current political sea- move and have our being, God of our servants and military servicemembers son. Candidates all across the political weary years and God of our silent who are not in positions to hold private spectrum are twisting the facts and tears, Thou who hath spangled the meetings with the Attorney General, telling half-truths in an effort to con- heavens with Thy glory, descend now, as Mrs. Clinton’s husband did just days fuse the American people. we pray, upon the United States of before this decision, have been jailed, The reality is that trade has afforded America. fined, and lost their jobs and their se- American workers and businesses the Grant unto our Nation the gifts of curity clearances. opportunity to sell the products they truth and justice. Imbue our Nation We may never know just how much make all over the world, and it has re- and its leaders with wisdom and cour- damage was caused by Clinton’s callous duced the cost of goods for all Amer- age to speak truth to power in love, disregard for the law and our national ican consumers. Trade has lifted mil- even if that power happens to be them- security secrets. Were informants lions out of poverty and has contrib- selves. killed? Were they lost or compromised uted to the proliferation of American Grant unto them Thy grace that You due to her negligence? values and the advancement of our in- extend to all, not based upon socio- Do foreign intelligence services now terests. South Florida being the gate- political status, but upon Thy omni- retain tens of thousands of emails from way to the Americas, our community presence. As You are present from sea her private, unsecured servers that can knows the many benefits of robust to shining sea, be Thou our guide as we now be used against the United States trade policies. are caused to traverse through our re- or against her to the detriment of the spective districts, engendering hope in United States of America? However, free trade must also be fair oft hopeless situations. We have an absolute duty to find out. trade, and American workers and com- Our hope and trust, O God, is in Thee. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The panies should not be at an unfair dis- We channel in the midst of our various Chair would remind Members to refrain advantage. Many citizens have con- strivings the words of Joseph Charles from engaging in personalities toward tacted my office complaining about Price: It matters not how dark the a presumptive nominee for the Office of Chinese practices that do not allow night, we believe in the coming of President. Americans to compete. But even strong morning. May our Nation be filled with f U.S. allies are guilty of such practices. An example is Australia’s Personal Thy grace and heavenly benediction URGING CONGRESS TO FUND ZIKA Property Securities Act. this day and forever more. In Thy great ERADICATION EFFORTS and splendid name we pray. Because of this law, U.S. companies Amen. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that lease assets in Australia are at Chair recognizes the gentleman from peril of losing them. This notion is con- f Florida (Mr. CURBELO) for 5 minutes. trary to the elemental right to own Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speak- and conduct international business as THE JOURNAL er, I rise today with a strong sense of well as the fundamental right to due The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- urgency for this Congress to pass legis- process and equal treatment, both of ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- lation that will fund Zika response ef- which are key principles of justice in ceedings and announces to the House forts. It has been 20 days since this virtually all nations in the Western his approval thereof. House adopted the conference report to world. At least one Florida company Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- include $1.1 billion of funding to com- has been aggrieved by this law, and it nal stands approved. bat the Zika virus. is important we discuss these issues f While I still fully support the admin- while we finalize trade negotiations. istration’s request for $1.9 billion, this House-passed measure is a step in the Those of us who believe the Trans- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE right direction. I implore my col- Pacific Partnership has the potential The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman leagues in the Senate to unite and pro- to be a powerful policy instrument that from Rhode Island (Mr. LANGEVIN) vide funding to eradicate a disease that will benefit America’s economy and in- come forward and lead the House in the could devastate our communities, espe- crease our influence in the world also Pledge of Allegiance. cially young mothers and their infants. hope that it will level the playing field Mr. LANGEVIN led the Pledge of Al- for American workers and entre- legiance as follows: b 1100 preneurs and address the policies and I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rep- practices that give trade a bad name. I United States of America, and to the Repub- resent the southernmost district in the look forward to following this issue lic for which it stands, one nation under God, United States that spans from Miami very closely as negotiations continue. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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Mr. Speaker, ans already know: we are a family. hundreds of thousands of dollars for I rise today to welcome Reverend Mal- While we may not always agree, all the department over the past six dec- colm J. Byrd, the Pastor of Jackson Americans should have mutual respect ades. Tom remains among the leaders in Memorial AME Zion Church in Hemp- for one another, and we must have an training, hours logged each year, both stead, New York, and to thank Rev- ultimate, mutual respect for our con- in weekly drills and attending classes erend Byrd for leading us in prayer on stitutional rights, first and foremost being life and liberty. to keep his training current. At 78 the House floor today. years old, Tom is still running emer- I first met Reverend Byrd 1 year ago God bless Dallas. God bless America. f gency calls. yesterday, just a few weeks after nine I know I speak for countless members Black men and women were murdered GOOD GUYS WITH GUNS of his community in applauding Tom’s inside Mother Emanuel AME Church in (Ms. SPEIER asked and was given hard work and his dedication. Charleston, South Carolina. Reverend permission to address the House for 1 f Byrd held a service and presented a minute and to revise and extend her re- colorful patchwork quilt that the chil- GUN VIOLENCE SHOULDN’T BE A marks.) dren of his church created to send to PARTISAN ISSUE Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, ever the Mother Emanuel congregation. since the Sandy Hook shooting, Repub- (Mr. THOMPSON of California asked Leading us in prayer, Reverend Byrd licans have told us that the silver bul- and was given permission to address said that day: ‘‘O, God, there is a long let solution to a bad guy with a gun is the House for 1 minute and to revise road that leads from Hempstead to a good guy with a gun. and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of California. Charleston, but there is one thing that After the Pulse nightclub massacre, Madam Speaker, in the 1 month since makes us closer than the miles that Donald Trump said it would have been 102 people were shot and 49 were killed separate us: We are all part of the fam- a beautiful sight if people had fired in Orlando, Republican leadership in ily of God.’’ back. Though Trump’s endorsement of this House has done nothing to help Today, as we find ourselves once combining alcohol with firearms was stop the kind of mass gun violence that again in the wake of tragic violence, too extreme even for the NRA, they has claimed the lives of more than we are blessed to have Reverend Byrd still encourage people to carry guns to 34,000 people in the last 31⁄2 years. No here with us. He is a man of God, a man campuses, public parks, and everyplace votes have been cast. No bills have of faith, a man of peace and hope. He is else. been debated. No proposals have even also a man of vision, a man who sees Let’s talk about the good guys with been considered. America as it is, as it can be, as it guns. Twelve good guys, Dallas law en- must and will be: a patchwork quilt in Our side wants background checks forcement officers, men and women, and no fly, no buy so criminals, the which people of all colors and creeds trained to shoot, were stopped by one are sewn together as brothers and sis- dangerously mentally ill, and terror- bad guy. Five officers were killed and ists can’t get guns. If you don’t like ters, united in our common humanity. seven were wounded. There is a long road that leads from our ideas, join with us and let’s find Whether it is a security guard or an common ground. Hempstead to Orlando and to Baton entire police force, there is no stopping Rouge and to Falcon Heights and to Gun violence shouldn’t be a partisan a single bad guy with a military-style issue. When deranged gunmen open fire Dallas. There is a long road that leads assault rifle. If our best trained officers from Hempstead to Washington, D.C., in a nightclub, a movie theater, a can be thwarted, how could the average school, or on policemen, they don’t but I thank God that Reverend Byrd shooter stop another shooter? has traveled that road safely today. I care if you are a Democrat or a Repub- It is time for Congress to focus on lican. Let’s pull together and address pray that we all take his message to the needs of our constituents over gun heart and never forget that, no matter this problem. It is within our power to manufacturers’ profits. Instead of help save lives. Let’s not waste it. what distance lies between us or what flooding the streets with more guns, f walls may divide us, we are all a part let’s vote on commonsense gun laws. of the family of God. f SPEAKER RYAN’S ‘‘A BETTER f WAY’’ AGENDA HONORING TOM ALLGEIER’S SERV- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ICE TO THE KUHL HOSE COM- (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina PANY asked and was given permission to ad- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- dress the House for 1 minute and to re- tain up to 15 further requests for 1- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania vise and extend his remarks.) minute speeches on each side of the asked and was given permission to ad- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. aisle. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Madam Speaker, in recent weeks, f vise and extend his remarks.) Speaker of the House PAUL DAVIS RYAN Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. has presented the A Better Way agenda MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition on how to build a more confident WITH DALLAS of 60 years of dedicated service by America. I am grateful for the Speaker (Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas asked Thomas ‘‘Tom’’ Allgeier to his commu- promoting A Better Way to defend and was given permission to address nity as a volunteer firefighter. Since America’s families and create jobs. the House for 1 minute and to revise 1956, Tom has volunteered to serve the Recent terrorist attacks at home and and extend his remarks.) citizens of Greene Township, Erie overseas confirm what House Repub- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. County, as a member of the Kuhl Hose licans have warned about for years— Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the Company. As a volunteer firefighter that the current foreign policy is fail- city of Dallas and all who call north myself, I know how important people ing. To promote peace through Texas home. Last week our community like Tom are to the communities they strength to protect American families, experienced a horrific tragedy when serve. we need a real plan, one that protects five police officers were murdered in Tom Allgeier joined the Kuhl Hose the homeland, defeats terrorism, tack- cold blood, and they were gunned down Company at the age of 18, when the les new threats, and defends freedom while safeguarding a peaceful rally. company was in its early days. He has around the world. My thoughts and prayers continue to held many positions during his 60 years As the chairman of the House Armed be with the families, friends, and fellow with the company, including fire chief, Services Subcommittee on Emerging

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.012 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Threats and Capabilities, I am grateful bought a turkey processing plant in to make him seem insensitive and rac- that A Better Way emphasizes the im- Willmar, Minnesota, and the company ist. And last week, a gun range owner portance of combating new threats. flourished. Jennie-O Foods has had in Houston, Texas, said his Facebook Each element of A Better Way presents nothing but success over the years page had been blocked after he adver- real solutions for the biggest problems with the invention of products like the tised free concealed handgun classes. facing our Nation. first turkey hot dog, eventually catch- If these allegations are true, In conclusion, God bless our troops, ing the eye of another great Minnesota Facebook will not be a credible source and may the President, by his actions, company, Hormel Foods in 1986. of information for the American peo- never forget September the 11th in the I want to not only congratulate Jen- ple. Let’s hope that Facebook will dem- global war on terrorism. nie-O for their 75 years of success, but onstrate it has no bias against conserv- Congratulations Prime Minister The- I join the great State of Minnesota in atives. resa May for your success for the citi- thanking them for their contribution f zens of the United Kingdom. to our State and our Nation. We wish 21ST CENTURY HEARTLAND TOUR f you nothing but continued success. (Mrs. BUSTOS asked and was given f ADDRESSING THE CALIFORNIA permission to address the House for 1 DROUGHT PERKINS REAUTHORIZATION minute.) (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I fornia asked and was given permission permission to address the House for 1 proudly come from a rural district in to address the House for 1 minute and minute and to revise and extend his re- the State of Illinois. We have some of to revise and extend her remarks.) marks.) the best farmland anywhere in the Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, world and what I would consider to be fornia. Madam Speaker, today I rise to last week the Committee on Education some of the hardest workers in Amer- speak on the provisions included in the and the Workforce unanimously re- ica. But too often, communities like fiscal year 2017 Interior appropriations ported H.R. 5587, the Strengthening ours have been left behind or left out. bill to address the California drought. CTE for the 21st Century Act, out of We have had manufacturing jobs that The language is well intentioned and committee. This bipartisan bill reau- have been sent overseas. We have had seeks to alleviate some of the issues thorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and access to health care that has been that we Californians are facing because Technical Education Act, which ex- very challenging. Net farm income has of the drought. However, we have to pired in 2012. dropped. Many of our rural commu- take into account all impacts of in- I am so proud to be an original co- nities are without high-speed Internet. creased pumping and how it affects our sponsor, and I would particularly like That hurts our businesses and even af- river ecosystems, our fishing economy, to thank Representative G. T. THOMP- fects our children doing their home- and our wildlife associated with the SON from the great State of Pennsyl- work. San Joaquin River. vania, my good friend and colleague But even with these challenges, rural I support increased pumping to aid and co-chair of the CTE Caucus, for his America holds tremendous potential. those affected by the drought, espe- outstanding efforts to reauthorize That is why I am kicking off what I am cially in the Central Valley. If you had these programs. The program is cer- calling the 21st Century Heartland gone to see some of those homes, it is tainly far better off where it is because Tour. I am doing this to put Illinoisans really damaging. of his due diligence, the hard work that in rural communities back to work, po- But we also have to take a look at he put into the bill. sition ourselves to lead the Nation in the long-term impact. We need to look Thanks also to Chairman KLINE and clean energy, and to support our grow- at developing our long-term water sus- Ranking Member SCOTT for their com- ers and producers who put food on the tainability and our infrastructure, as mitment to bipartisanship on this crit- table of millions of Americans every we have done in Orange County, in my ical legislation. As I said, it passed out single day. home district, where we were able to of committee unanimously. When does Madam Speaker, let’s work together avoid some of the terrible effects of that ever happen around here these to ensure a strong and thriving 21st this drought because we invested, over days? century heartland. the last 15 years, in water reclamation H.R. 5587 is a bill that we can all be f and water recapture. About 90 percent proud of. It aligns skills training with ADDRESSING OPIOID PROBLEM of the water that we use in my home- employer demands, allows teachers to WITHIN MEDICARE town is completely recycled. gain direct knowledge of workplace (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given As I have said before, we need to pass skills, and ensures that all students permission to address the House for 1 drought legislation, and we need to lis- have access to high-quality CTE. minute and to revise and extend his re- ten to all of the stakeholders. Madam Speaker, I urge you to bring marks.) f this bill to the floor at the earliest op- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, portunity. 75 YEARS IN THE TURKEY last week, the House passed a com- INDUSTRY f prehensive opioid bill. (Mr. EMMER of Minnesota asked and b 1215 I am pleased my Medicare part D was given permission to address the drug management program was in- House for 1 minute.) FACEBOOK SUPPRESSING cluded in this legislation to help ad- Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Madam CONSERVATIVE VIEWS dress the growing opioid problem with- Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was in Medicare. anniversary of an outstanding Min- given permission to address the House This measure, which has the support nesota company that has been pro- for 1 minute and to revise and extend of CMS and is recommended by the in- viding quality food for the past 75 his remarks.) spector general and GAO, would lever- years. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- age a program successfully used in Jennie-O Foods markets over 1,500 er, recently, it was revealed that the commercial insurance, Medicaid, and products to more than 70 countries tech giant Facebook may have altered TRICARE. around the world. Since its founding in its popular trending news section to The growth in commonly prescribed 1940 by Earl B. Johnson, this company suppress conservative views. opioids in part D increased by 56 per- has been recognized as a leader in the Facebook’s CEO promised to make cent from 2006 to 2014. This part D drug turkey industry. changes. management program will help address Jennie-O Foods had humble begin- Now it has been reported that this growing opioid problem within the nings, which all began when Earl start- Facebook removed a viral video that Medicare program while assuring those ed raising turkeys while managing a showed how media company NowThis who need medications will have access small creamery. Nine years later, Earl was editing footage of Donald Trump to their prescriptions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.013 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4827 I am proud we could get this done for HONORING KEVIN HANRAHAN To compete in a 21st century econ- our seniors and all who are struggling (Mr. ASHFORD asked and was given omy, our farmers must have access to across the country. permission to address the House for 1 broadband technology. I urge my col- f minute and to revise and extend his re- leagues to support this important leg- islation. THANKING HEADCOUNT.ORG marks.) Mr. ASHFORD. Madam Speaker, I f (Mr. POCAN asked and was given per- rise today to honor a friend and fellow mission to address the House for 1 GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Omahan, Kevin Hanrahan, the Tally minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mrs. NAPOLITANO asked and was Clerk of the House. He retires this Sep- marks.) given permission to address the House tember, after 38 years of distinguished Mr. POCAN. Madam Speaker, I rise for 1 minute and to revise and extend service to the House of Representa- today to acknowledge and thank her remarks.) HeadCount, a nonpartisan organization tives. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, In 1978, Kevin left Omaha with that uses the power of music to reg- I want to bring to light the fact that former Congressman John Cavanaugh, ister voters and promote participation we are still trying to get two bills with whom he remains friends to this in democracy. They reach young people passed in the House. How many more day, and shortly thereafter joined the and music fans where they already innocent lives will be lost before that Clerk’s Office, where he has worked in are—online and at concerts across the happens? the Tally section for the past 37 country—from Dead & Company to the My people, everybody’s people, the years—29 as an Assistant Tally Clerk Dixie Chicks. American people want gun reform. My Their message is not about what po- and the last 8 as a Tally Clerk. Republican colleagues are blocking the litical party you support or what issues Kevin is a workhorse, not a show vote. But we need to have a voice. No you care about but, instead, that, as horse. His depth of parliamentary and more silence. younger voters, you must be heard. institutional knowledge is matched Stop blaming mental health issues Let’s face it. The single greatest de- only by his love of this institution. He for mass shootings. The fact is, more termining factor to whether or not you has played a pivotal role in making the often they are the victims rather than vote is likely age. That means older process operate smoothly, and his the perpetrators. Anger, hate, and rac- people often get heard on issues that knowledge and guidance will be deeply ism are the main causes of mass shoot- are important to them, which can be missed. ings. different than those of younger voters. While Kevin’s upcoming retirement Reducing the mental health stigma Whether you care about common- is a big loss for his colleagues and the would save lives, as two-thirds of gun sense gun violence protections, global House, we wish him and his lovely wife, deaths are suicides. I encourage those warming, or equality for everyone, Peggi, nothing but the best in their who need help, to seek help, reduce HeadCount is a platform to help people next chapter of life. I am pretty sure self-harm, and learn the signs of men- get heard. most of that chapter will be written on tal illness. We need to focus on preven- Thank you, HeadCount.org, for all the golf course. With that, I wish them tion and training, especially of police you do in broadening our democracy. long drives and birdie putts. and the public, on mental health, not I might also add that Kevin and I f more guns. We need to educate youth played rugby at Creighton University a RECOGNIZING STEVE AND DIANE on how to peacefully resolve problems few years ago. by conflict resolution and anger man- SPURLING WITH CITIZEN HERO Thank you, Kevin, for your out- AWARD agement. standing service and for being a re- We must change the culture of vio- (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was markable example to your colleagues lence. Violent images are too common given permission to address the House of what serving this institution is all in media, entertainment, and video for 1 minute and to revise and extend about. games. Learn to have less hatred, more his remarks.) f tolerance, and focus on what unites us. Mr. HULTGREN. Madam Speaker, I PRECISION FARMING Allow us a vote to prevent terrorists rise today to honor and award St. and others on the no-fly list from buy- Charles School Board member Steve (Ms. STEFANIK asked and was given ing guns and universal background Spurling and his wife, Diane, with a permission to address the House for 1 checks for guns. minute and to revise and extend her re- Citizen Hero Award for acting quickly f to protect the life of a woman in dis- marks.) tress. Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, de- PRESIDENT’S SUPREME COURT On May 3, the two were walking their spite the Internet being an integral RECORD dog when a woman ran out of her house part of modern American life, there are (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given bloodied, falling on the driveway, and still many rural farmers across our Na- permission to address the House for 1 calling for help. While the Spurling tion who do not have access to this es- minute.) family rushed to aid their distressed sential tool. Mr. BYRNE. Madam Speaker, since neighbor, a man exited the house The Internet has the power to revolu- taking office in 2009, President Obama yelling for the woman before pulling tionize the agriculture sector, and and his administration have taken a out a gun and shooting five times at North Country farmers have shared position in 175 cases before the Su- the group. with me various ways that increased preme Court, but the President has Reacting quickly and selflessly, Mr. broadband access could provide them only won 79 of those cases. That comes Spurling tackled the shooter from be- with opportunities for innovation and out to just about 45 percent. hind, disarmed him, and held him improved agribusiness. For instance, a Indeed, over the course of his Presi- down. The woman was rushed to Delnor dairy farmer from Potsdam who spoke dency, the Obama administration ar- Hospital in Geneva and has recovered with my office uses broadband to auto- gued 44 cases before the Supreme Court from her injuries. mate feeding plans for his cows. where their position failed to get a sin- Steve serves our community by pro- To support our North Country farm- gle vote. Not even the people the Presi- viding educational leadership, and both ers, I will be introducing the Precision dent appointed to the Court agree with he and his wife acted courageously to Farming Act of 2016. This legislation his position. save the life of their neighbor. The 14th will encourage the construction of This number stands in stark contrast District Citizen Hero Award recognizes rural broadband connections to farms to the results from President George exemplary constituents in my district by allowing providers to receive reim- W. Bush, who won over 60 percent of his who inspire others with their com- bursements for the costs related to cases before the Court, and Bill Clin- mendable actions. construction. Furthermore, this legis- ton, who won 63 percent of his cases. Steve and Diane, it is my pleasure to lation would put our Nation’s farmers Most of the cases President Obama represent you and extend our district’s first by prioritizing their loan applica- has lost have only one thing in com- heartfelt gratitude with this award. tions for additional construction. mon: the President’s view that Federal

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The administration believes they I want to thank my colleagues for plan. can operate above or around the law. their support this week of my legisla- No one should be forced to violate Madam Speaker, the President’s tion to help students gain access to the their deeply held convictions against record in front of the Court is a dis- facts they need to make an informed taking innocent lives. Yet, the Obama turbing trend and something that decision about where to pursue higher administration has simply refused to should alarm every single American. education. enforce the current conscience law, f H.R. 3178, the Strengthening Trans- most recently in California. parency in Higher Education Act, will With the passage of our bill, pro-life GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION begin to streamline the overwhelming Americans will no longer be forced to (Mr. AGUILAR asked and was given maze of information currently provided appeal to this administration for relief. permission to address the House for 1 to students and families at the Federal This bill will enable Americans to file minute.) level. suit in court and, once and for all, end Mr. AGUILAR. Madam Speaker, It is crucial that we continue to in- this coercion. I urge my colleagues to today, I rise to talk about an issue that crease transparency in the country’s vote in support of this very important has affected my community in San higher education system. This legisla- legislation so that the rights of pro-life Bernardino very personally and con- tion is a positive step forward in that Americans are restored. tinues to impact our neighborhoods on effort. f almost a daily basis: gun violence. f CONGRESS HAS NO ZIKA Over the past several weeks, Ameri- RESPONDING TO THE EPIDEMIC OF PREVENTION PLAN cans have stood together to demand ac- GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA tion on commonsense measures to re- (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given duce gun violence. My office has dealt (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 with full voice mails, flooded social permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- media sites, and received countless let- minute.) marks.) ters asking for these commonsense re- Mr. CICILLINE. Madam Speaker, last Mr. DEUTCH. Madam Speaker, what forms. evening, we, the members of the Demo- will we tell American families when The message is the same: Back- cratic Caucus, came together in an their child is born with microcephaly ground checks are basic measures that evening of remembrance to mark the 1- caused by the Zika virus? will make our communities safer while month anniversary and honor the lives It is not a hypothetical question. respecting the Second Amendment of the 49 individuals who were mas- Families in Puerto Rico are already rights of responsible gun owners. And if sacred in Orlando at the Pulse Night- answering it. Over 276 travel-related you are too dangerous to fly on a club. cases of Zika have been reported in my plane, you are too dangerous to buy a We are about now to leave Congress, home State of Florida, 43 cases affect- gun. adjourn for 7 weeks, failing in our sa- ing pregnant women. Madam Speaker, these measures are cred responsibility to keep the Amer- In Florida, we are on the front line not controversial. Keeping guns out of ican people safe. During that time, dur- and we are at risk of local outbreaks. the hands of suspected terrorists and ing our recess, about 5,000 Americans The Florida delegation on both sides of criminals are basic measures where will die at the hands of guns. the aisle supports funding to prepare both Democrats and Republicans Too many communities have been for and prevent local infections, but we should be able to find common ground. stained by the blood of gun violence, still don’t have a bill. I ask that this Chamber remain in and Congress has done nothing. We Over the 7-week recess, while Fed- session until we vote on this legisla- have begged and pleaded and implored eral, State, and local officials try to tion. By foregoing bipartisan legisla- and argued to bring to the floor respon- prepare for Zika without the resources tion to end gun violence—bills our con- sible gun safety legislation, to do they need, we will need to prepare an- stituents are demanding us to con- something to honor the lives that have swers for these families. sider—House Republicans are playing been lost. Yet, my colleagues on the Did we do all that we could to pre- favor to special interests. other side of the aisle have refused— vent an outbreak? Did we follow rec- We owe the American people a vote. have refused to show the courage to ommendations from scientists and in- If we are too scared in this body to stand up and do what is right for the fectious disease experts? Did we assure vote on these commonsense measures American people. I pray that they find women that they don’t need to be out of loyalty to our special interest the courage to do that, and that we fi- afraid to become pregnant in my State groups instead of our own constituents, nally do something to reduce gun vio- of Florida? then we need to reflect on our roles lence in this country and to honor the I wish we could say that the leader- here. lives that have been lost, and to finally ship of this Congress put the health leave this Chamber knowing that we and security of American families f have responded and done something to above partisan politics. I hope, and b 1230 respond to the epidemic of gun violence they better hope, that it is not too in America. late. INCREASING TRANSPARENCY IN AMERICA’S HIGHER EDUCATION f f SYSTEM CONSCIENCE PROTECTION WHY WE’RE HERE (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- (Mr. BABIN asked and was given per- (Mr. CA´ RDENAS asked and was mission to address the House for 1 mission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House minute.) minute.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, each Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, this Na- his remarks.) year, families across the country face tion was founded by those seeking to Mr. CA´ RDENAS. Madam Speaker, I difficult decisions about where they escape the coercive forces of govern- rise today to try to do justice to a can afford to send their children to col- ments across Europe. beautiful poem that won a national lege and what institution is the best fit This basic freedom is under assault contest by Eliana Jaffee. And the con- for them. today as radical advocates for abortion test is ‘‘Why I’m Glad America is a Na- Students must wade through massive are using the coercive forces of Fed- tion of Immigrants.’’ And Eliana and often conflicting amounts of infor- eral, State, and local governments to Jaffe’s poem is ‘‘Why We’re Here.’’ mation in order to make an informed compel pro-life individuals, businesses, ‘‘That morning when the sun had choice. Taking time to fully under- and healthcare providers, to act risen, my shores, my seas, my hopes

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Speaker’s table the bill (S. 764) to reauthor- sleet and snow. Sunrise and sunset, But now they have taken it further ize and amend the National Sea Grant Col- they stayed there until the end, and than that, and beyond mere accusa- lege Program Act, and for other purposes, tions, and they have forced her tempo- with the Senate amendment to the House when my job was finished, their hearts amendment thereto, and to consider in the all had mends. rarily out of office by impeaching her and putting her out of power while House, without intervention of any point of ‘‘I have been many things, and most order, a motion offered by the chair of the are quite clear, a haven, a refuge that those proceedings take place. Committee on Agriculture or his designee people hold dear. The interim government is imple- that the House concur in the Senate amend- menting the exact policies that were ‘‘These waters of mine, so brilliant, ment to the House amendment. The Senate rejected by a majority of Brazilian vot- so light, with hopes of tomorrow, a fu- amendment and the motion shall be consid- ers, austerity, cutting social programs, ture, so bright. Coming from places of ered as read. The motion shall be debatable cutting education, cutting housing, for one hour equally divided and controlled sadness and fear, I open my arms, and cutting health care. These are the by the chair and ranking minority member welcome them here.’’ things that people wanted; it is what of the Committee on Agriculture. The pre- By Eliana Jaffee, a fifth grader at the they voted for. Yet, the interim gov- vious question shall be considered as ordered Pardes Jewish School in Scottsdale, ernment is undermining democracy by on the motion to adoption without inter- Arizona. denying these things to the people who vening motion. SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it f voted for them. shall be in order to consider in the House the My message is simple. Democracy bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS matters. Votes matter. All around the OF CLEONE CREQUE by encouraging the sharing of certain infor- world we are seeing rightwingers try- mation. All points of order against consider- (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given ing to deny the democratic forces their ation of the bill are waived. An amendment permission to address the House for 1 rightful power for winning elections. in the nature of a substitute consisting of minute and to revise and extend her re- In Britain, we have seen an effort to the text of Rules Committee Print 114-61 marks.) undermine the results of Brexit. In shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, I Portugal, the same thing happened amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, rise today to recognize Cleone Creque. when a leftwing majority won par- as amended, are waived. The previous ques- ‘‘Cle,’’ as many of us call her, was the liament. And here in the United States, tion shall be considered as ordered on the first female in the Virgin Islands to be we have efforts to undermine the Presi- bill, as amended, and on any further amend- elected to territorywide office after she dent. This must end. Democracy mat- ment thereto, to final passage without inter- was elected Senator-at-Large in the ters. vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate Virgin Islands Legislature in 1976. This f equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Com- past weekend, the legislative annex COMMUNICATION FROM THE conference room in St. John was mittee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one CLERK OF THE HOUSE motion to recommit with or without instruc- named in her honor. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. tions. During her legislative career, she SEC. 3. The requirement of clause 6(a) of held key leadership positions on impor- WAGNER) laid before the House the fol- rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a tant Committees on Welfare, Health, lowing communication from the Clerk report from the Committee on Rules on the and Labor. Aside from her distin- of the House of Representatives: same day it is presented to the House is guished legacy as a political stalwart OFFICE OF THE CLERK, waived with respect to any resolution re- and advocate for less fortunate in her HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ported on the legislative day of July 14, 2016, or July 15, 2016. community, she is a nurse, a mother, Washington, DC, July 13, 2016. Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- and a businesswoman, and she speaks The Speaker, House of Representatives, her mind. tlewoman from North Carolina is rec- Washington, DC. ognized for 1 hour. She is a positive and inspirational DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- role model for Caribbean women, for mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, for the all women, and she is my friend and my the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- mentor. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman sage from the Secretary of the Senate on from Massachusetts (Mr. MCGOVERN), HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GLORIA JOSEPH July 13, 2016 at 9:13 a.m.: pending which I yield myself such time Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, I That the Senate passed without amend- as I may consume. During consider- would like to, at this time, extend ment H.R. 4875. With best wishes, I am ation of this resolution, all time yield- happy birthday wishes to Gloria Jo- ed is for the purpose of debate only. seph, a community organizer, public Sincerely, KAREN L. HAAS. GENERAL LEAVE servant, matriarch, and Ph.D of haute f Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I ask cuisine. unanimous consent that all Members PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION I wish her happy birthday. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO Both of these women are ultimate tend their remarks. public servants, true Renaissance HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 764, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there women, and true Virgin Islanders. NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE objection to the request of the gentle- PROGRAM AMENDMENTS ACT OF f woman from North Carolina? 2015; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- There was no objection. DEMOCRACY MATTERS ATION OF S. 304, MOTOR VEHICLE Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, House (Mr. GRAYSON asked and was given SAFETY WHISTLEBLOWER ACT; Resolution 822 provides for a closed permission to address the House for 1 AND WAIVING A REQUIREMENT rule providing for consideration of S. minute.) OF CLAUSE 6(A) OF RULE XIII 304, the Conscience Protection Act, and Mr. GRAYSON. Madam Speaker, I WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDER- a motion to concur with the Senate would like to express my concern about ATION OF CERTAIN RESOLU- amendment to the House amendment events that are happening now in TIONS REPORTED FROM THE to S. 764, GMO labeling requirements. Brazil. In Brazil, President Dilma COMMITTEE ON RULES Madam Speaker, the rule before us Rousseff was reelected because a ma- Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, by direc- today provides for consideration of S. jority of Brazilians wanted to pursue tion of the Committee on Rules, I call 304, the Conscience Protection Act.

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Madam Speaker, I broken promises and failed action from choose not to provide abortions. rise in very strong opposition to this this Republican majority and its lead- This bill is necessary because the closed rule, which provides for consid- ership. California Department of Managed eration of S. 764, legislation to create, This week, instead of addressing the Health Care has mandated that all in my view, inadequate GMO labeling pressing issues I previously mentioned, health plans must cover elective abor- requirements, and S. 304, yet another the House will be voting on a weak—on tion. This includes health plans offered Republican attack on women’s health. a very, very weak—GMO labeling bill by religious nonprofits, and even Both pieces of legislation are being and yet another piece of legislation churches. rushed to the floor this week by the that attacks a woman’s right to This action by the State agency vio- Republican leadership as they ignore choose. lates a provision of Federal law known urgent calls from the American people Every American has a fundamental as the Weldon Amendment, which pro- for action on a number of pressing pub- right to know what is in the food that vides that States receiving Federal lic health crises like gun violence and they eat, plain and simple. I believe funds may not discriminate against the Zika virus. they ought to have that right, and that health plans based on their decision Speaker RYAN promised a new way of is what today’s debate is about. To be not to cover or pay for abortions. doing business in this House when he clear, today’s debate is not about the Religious employers in California became Speaker, but we continue to science behind GMOs. It is also not who offer group health plans to their see more of the same broken promises about whether GMOs are good or bad. employees lodged an objection with the and failed leadership. During the past Whether you love GMOs or hate them, U.S. Department of Health and Human several weeks, I have joined my Demo- we should all agree that you ought to Services, which oversees enforcement cratic colleagues in calling upon know if they are in the food that you of the Weldon Amendment. HHS mas- Speaker RYAN to hold a vote on two are feeding to your family and your sively and incorrectly reinterpreted commonsense, bipartisan pieces of leg- children. the Weldon Amendment to allow Cali- islation that are overwhelmingly sup- Madam Speaker, the Food and Drug fornia to continue to force these em- ported by the American people: the no Administration requires labeling of ployers to pay for and provide coverage fly, no buy bill, and legislation to ex- thousands of ingredients, additives, for elective abortions. pand and strengthen our background and processes, many of which have In addition to providing common- check system. nothing to do with safety or nutrition. sense protections, S. 304 also allows a Communities in my home State of For example, the FDA requires manda- private right of action, giving pro- Massachusetts and across our country tory labeling of juice when it is from viders recourse should they face pen- are raising their voices and coming to- concentrate. It is just one of the ways alties or punishment for exercising gether to demand that Congress do we tell people what is in their food and their conscience rights. something, not hold more moments of how it is made. To be clear, this bill does not ban or silence but actually take action. At the This piece of legislation would re- restrict abortion in any way. If en- very least, we can keep guns out of the quire companies to label their products acted, abortion will remain just as hands of criminals and suspected ter- if they contain GMOs, and I strongly legal as it is today. In spite of this fact, rorists. We have that power to do support that sentiment. But the way my colleagues on the other side of the something about that, and, yet, the Re- this legislation is written, it provides aisle will continue to protest this sen- publican majority continues to sit on three options for labeling: words on the sible legislation. their hands and be indifferent in the package, which makes sense; a symbol The Conscience Protection Act is not face of the tragedies that we read to be developed by USDA, which makes the only important legislation the about each and every day in this coun- sense; but then there is this, a so-called House will consider this week. This try. quick response, or QR, code. It was at rule also provides for consideration of a Recognizing this call for action, the behest of big industry that the QR motion to concur with the Senate Speaker RYAN announced on June 30 code be listed as an option, not what is amendment to the House amendment that the House would vote during the in the interest of the American con- to S. 764, GMO labeling requirements. coming week on Republican gun-re- sumer but what is in the interest of a The Senate amendment establishes a lated legislation. But instead of work- few special interests. national labeling standard for bioengi- ing with both Democrats and Repub- Now, I would be much more com- neered food, with exceptions for foods licans on a bipartisan bill, Speaker fortable with a bill that requires either and products primarily composed of RYAN hastily pushed out a toothless, words or a symbol, but a QR code is meat, poultry, or eggs. NRA-written and -backed bill that something that I cannot support. No- This measure represents a truly bi- would do nothing to keep Americans body here should support that. In order partisan effort to prevent a com- safe. to access the information through the plicated patchwork of State laws and But even more frustrating, but sadly QR code, an individual must have a regulations for labeling food products not surprising, is the fact that even smartphone and must have access to sold throughout the country that in- this bill was too much for some of the the Internet. The reality is that not evitably would lead to increased prices, hardliners on the Republican side. So, every American has access to a confusion, and more than a few frus- instead of answering the call of the smartphone or the Internet. Look, I trated customers. American people, eager for Congress to don’t get reception at a local grocery finally act to disarm hate and help pre- store here in D.C. just a couple of b 1245 vent gun violence, Speaker RYAN has blocks from where we are here in the Americans would be well served to canceled any votes on gun safety legis- U.S. Capitol. It is frustrating. What have both S. 304 and S. 764 considered lation. It is really a sad situation, good would a QR code do if I can’t get this week, and I commend both bills to Madam Speaker. a data signal using my phone? One in my colleagues as deserving of their One month after 49 lives were lost in five Americans in the United States support. Orlando to an act of hate and senseless does not have a smartphone. That in- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- gun violence, Speaker RYAN is ready to cludes 50 percent of Americans who are ance of my time. adjourn the Congress for the rest of the low-income and living in rural areas Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I summer, failing to take any action at and over 65 percent of elderly Ameri- want to thank the gentlewoman from all to protect the American people and cans. If we end up going down the route

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The baby died within purchase in order to obtain the desired the practitioner’s own moral objection. hours, as the doctors expected. information, and this is assuming they But this legislation would take this a Women’s health must always come will have access to the Internet in the step further and actually permit the first, and this only puts more lives at grocery store. That is anything but a withholding of medical information risk. quick response. It is a bad idea. It is a about a patient’s condition if the phy- Madam Speaker, I urge my col- bad idea. It is an intentional measure sician believes that such information leagues on both sides of the aisle not to to deny consumers information. could potentially lead to an abortion. support this rule. We considered what we call the Bosses would be permitted to impose I reserve the balance of my time. DARK Act on this House floor a few their own religious beliefs across their Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield months ago. This is the son of the entire company by withholding abor- 11⁄2 minutes to the gentlewoman from DARK Act. It keeps people in the dark tion services on employer-sponsored Indiana (Mrs. WALORSKI). about what is in their food that they health plans. It is not an employer’s Mrs. WALORSKI. Madam Speaker, I are buying. The debate about GMO la- decision what type of medical care is rise today in strong support of the Con- beling is about transparency and the needed by their employees. Women science Protection Act, a bill I cospon- right of every American to know what have the same rights to access health sored to protect pro-life healthcare is in the food they eat. It is very sim- care as men do, and no boss should be providers from discrimination. ple. The best approach would be a clear able to deny them that right. Doctors, nurses, employers, social and easy-to-understand label or sym- This will be the House Republicans’ service agencies, and insurance plans bol, not some crazy QR code that only 13th vote to attack women’s health that choose not to take part in abor- creates more hassle and confusion. care in this Congress alone. Thirteen tions as a matter of conscience should From the very beginning of the de- times we have gone down a similar not face discrimination or penalty. bate about GMO labeling, some in the road. How can we possibly consider a This bill reaffirms protections al- food industry have stuck to two main bill that would allow insurance compa- ready in place by prohibiting the Fed- arguments. They have said that GMOs nies, doctors, or healthcare facilities to eral Government and entities that re- are perfectly safe and that it would substitute their own religious opinions ceive Federal funding from discrimi- cost far too much for them to add a for actual medical information? Every nating against or penalizing those who symbol or words to their packaging. woman should be able to trust that, are exercising their conscience rights But once they came up with the idea to when they go to their doctor, they are while, most importantly, it gives vic- put a large QR code on their packaging receiving all the facts and information tims of discrimination legal recourse that they hope consumers will just that they need to make their own to defend themselves. simply ignore or not be able to access, health decisions. Currently, it is up to the Department they suddenly dropped their com- Encouraging doctors to withhold of Health and Human Services to en- plaints about the financial cost of vital information from women about force the law—and that is something changing their packaging. their health is outrageous and incred- that this administration has not al- The truth is that the QR code will ibly dangerous. Such a reckless bill has ways been willing to do. take up more space on their packaging no place in Congress. This bill is noth- The Conscience Protection Act will than any symbol or simple written ing more than the latest attempt by give pro-life healthcare providers and label would, and the QR code is going House Republicans to appeal to their employers full conscience protections to have to include wording as well. It extreme rightwing base. without loopholes or uncertainty. would be so much easier and better for This legislation does not include any Madam Speaker, I urge my col- consumers for the food industry to just exemption in the case of rape, incest, leagues to support this essential bill to use wording or a symbol and not this or endangering the life of the woman protect life and those who exercise complicated, confusing QR code. and would preempt any State law that their conscience rights. We know that food companies change does allow for the coverage of abortion. Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I labels on their products all the time. Madam Speaker, we have countless yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Jerry Greenfield of Ben & Jerry’s Ice women sharing their stories of how New York (Mr. NADLER). Cream said that it is a normal cost of these types of laws have had dev- Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, I business to change their packaging. astating and tragic effects on them. thank the gentleman for yielding. Campbell Soup is committed to includ- One woman’s water broke at 20 weeks I oppose this closed rule on an obnox- ing words on their packaging and has prematurely, and doctors determined ious bill. This bill is just another at- said that in doing this, there will not that the fetus would not survive birth. tempt in a long line of Republican at- be an increase in food prices. I want to The Catholic hospital she was at re- tempts to interfere with women’s thank Campbell’s as well as Mars and fused to perform an abortion since the health choices. This bill is part of a Dannon for all committing to using fetus still had a heartbeat. For 7 disturbing national trend. Some legis- words on their label and not some kind weeks, this woman had to carry a fetus lators at the Federal, State, and local of confusing QR code. in her with the knowledge that it had level are attempting to insert religious The majority of Americans favor no chance of survival. It wasn’t until exemptions into antidiscrimination mandatory GMO labels that are clear, she was suffering from severe hem- and pro-women’s health laws with straightforward, and easy to under- orrhaging that a hospital would finally which they do not agree. stand. induce labor. The baby died almost im- Rather than trying a frontal assault Wouldn’t it be nice if—and I know mediately after birth, as doctors ex- on the laws themselves—which they this is a radical idea in this Congress— pected. know they would lose—they seek in- but wouldn’t it be nice if, for once, this Another woman’s water broke pre- stead to use the premise of religion to Congress actually did what the Amer- maturely at 18 weeks. She was rushed allow further discrimination against ican people want? Keeping our con- to the nearest hospital, which was a women. We must not let them succeed. stituents in the dark should not be tol- Catholic hospital. Doctors knew that Let’s be clear what this is really all erated. And, therefore, this bill should the fetus was no longer viable and about. The Republicans are not happy be soundly defeated by Democrats and would die immediately upon birth. with the Supreme Court’s pro-choice Republicans alike. However, this information was with- decisions. They are not happy with the Madam Speaker, we are also consid- held from the woman. She was simply Affordable Care Act, which provides ering a totally unrelated bill, H.R. 4828, given two Tylenol and sent home un- contraceptive coverage to millions of the so-called Conscience Protection aware that there was no chance her women with no out-of-pocket costs.

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Because of Conscience Protection Act in the what they call basic First Amendment the negative outcomes of abortion for House of Representatives today. principles about freedom of religion. mothers and children, many healthcare Is it an attempt to prevent some- Well, guess what: that is not going to providers choose not to participate in thing? Yes. It is an attempt to protect this abhorrent practice. We must pro- all Americans’ rights under our First work either. We see their bias, we see their intent, tect healthcare providers who reason- Amendment. It is just that simple. Un- and we will not let them enshrine dis- ably—and conscientiously—object to fortunately, the right to exercise one’s crimination into Federal law. We won’t participating in abortion. own conscience is under attack in the At a speech in 2009, President Obama let you punish women just because you United States at the Federal and State said clearly: ‘‘Let’s honor the con- are not pro-choice. That is not going to level. science of those who disagree with Let’s be very clear on this. Con- happen. abortion.’’ But that is no longer the science, as defined, is the ‘‘inner sense Let’s be honest. This is not about re- practice of this administration. of what is right or wrong in one’s con- ligion; it is about abortion and contra- Today, across the country, in fla- duct or motives, impelling one towards ception. So let’s stop the charade. grant violation of Federal law, church- In this case, the bill’s sole purpose is right action.’’ It is the feeling that one es are being forced to buy healthcare to deny access to, and create more bar- has done something morally right or plans that pay for abortions, and riers to women seeking medical proce- wrong. You cannot deny people rights nurses have been forced to assist in dures that are legal and constitu- that were enshrined in our Constitu- abortions. tion and in our Bill of Rights just be- tionally protected. The bill would en- The Conscience Protection Act would cause it doesn’t happen to fit a popular able employers and healthcare compa- stop the government from discrimi- narrative right now. nies to override women’s personal re- nating against providers that exercise If we cannot come together as the productive health decisions. We have their right of conscience. It would en- people’s House and protect what we said this before and we will say it sure that those who have been penal- have been given by our forefathers and again: women’s reproductive ized for exercising this right are al- has been enshrined in our Bill of Rights healthcare decisions simply should not lowed their day in court. and try to make it into something dif- be their boss’ business. Madam Speaker, nobody should be ferent, then we have totally missed the Religious convictions should be pro- forced to choose between their values mark, and America should be greatly tected but cannot be permitted to in- or their job. Our country was founded disappointed in whom they have sent fringe on the rights of others. Employ- on the right of conscience. We cannot to represent them. ers, other than religious institutions, abandon them now. None of us can turn our back on the have no right to impose their religious Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, Constitution. None of us can say that opinions on their employees. An em- let’s be clear, and I want all of my col- somehow this is something different ployer’s opinion about the propriety of leagues to be clear on this issue. This than what it is. It is the protection of birth control or abortion must have no bill would allow a woman’s boss to de- one’s freedoms and liberties under our bearing on whether an employee can cide whether or not she could have an Bill of Rights and in our First Amend- get access to abortion or birth control abortion—her boss—because this bill ment. It is that simple. services. allows employers who offer healthcare Conscience—conscience—why should Certainly no woman should be denied plans to deny women access to abor- somebody have to sacrifice their reli- information about her medical condi- tion services. This is outrageous, and I gious conscience because somebody tion or about birth control or abortion can’t believe that this kind of bill has says let’s redefine it into something because of the religious opinions of her come to this floor. else? It is nothing more than doing the employer; that is not protecting the re- Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to right thing because it is the right thing ligious opinion of the employer. That is the gentlewoman from California (Ms. to do, and I am talking about religious projecting the religious opinion of the MATSUI). conscience. employer onto the employee in deroga- Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, I rise Why would we limit our schools and tion of her rights. Religious protec- to urge my colleagues to vote against our hospitals of religious founding? tions must not be used as a sword the Conscience Protection Act. This is Why would we say to them, no, you against the rights of third parties. just another attempt by the Repub- don’t have the right to do this; we are They must be used as a shield to pro- lican majority to create barriers for going to supersede that? tect your own religious liberty, but not women as they make personal deci- It is protection for the rights of the to hurt other people. sions about their reproductive health First Amendment. That is something I strongly urge my colleagues to op- care. This legislation would expand and we all took an oath to do, and that is pose this bill. make permanent existing refusal poli- what we need to do. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, predict- cies, which would erode important pa- Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, ably, our colleagues are misrepre- tient protections. again, if you believe that a woman’s senting the contents of this bill. This If this law were enacted, employers boss should make the decision about bill does not affect any abortion pro- and companies could refuse to provide whether or not she could have access to vider who currently performs the pro- information to women about their abortion services, then you support cedure and who wishes to continue. health care. That is unacceptable. this bill. I happen to think that a If the Conscience Protection Act be- Women have a right to receive all of woman should make that decision on comes law, abortion will still be just as the information they need as they her own. It should be her decision and legal and accessible as it is today. The make important decisions that are per- not the decision of her boss. bill seeks only to ensure that sonal to them. Women’s access to care, Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to healthcare providers will not be forced our ability to make choices about our the gentleman from New York (Mr. by government to violate their moral health, and our right to be informed ENGEL), the distinguished ranking or religious convictions. should always be protected. member of the Committee on Foreign Madam Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 minutes I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on Affairs. to the gentlewoman from Missouri this damaging legislation for women’s Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I thank (Mrs. WAGNER). health. my friend from Massachusetts. I think Mrs. WAGNER. Madam Speaker, I Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 he just put it correctly. am honored to stand before the House minute to the gentleman from Penn- These are difficult choices. They are today to speak on the Conscience Pro- sylvania (Mr. KELLY). moral choices. They are choices from

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In this country, we The Conscience Protection Act is the tecting the civil right of conscience. need a remedy that is durable and that latest in a long line of attempts to Cardinal Timothy Dolan said, ‘‘It is will provide the protection that people interfere with women’s autonomy and shocking that HHS has allowed the are demanding, especially today in medical care. I have come to the floor State of California to force all employ- California, but really the entire coun- a number of times to defend a woman’s ers—even churches—to fund and facili- try. right to make her own healthcare deci- tate elective abortions in their health Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I sions, a concept that, frankly, insurance plans.’’ yield myself such time as I may con- shouldn’t need a defense at all. I re- I would note parenthetically to my sume. spect decisions, one way or another. colleagues, this isn’t about ObamaCare Let’s be honest with one another. This bill is marketed as one that and the massive taxpayer funding for What this is all about here is that some would protect conscience rights, but abortion embedded—according to of my friends on the other side believe let’s be clear. Current law already al- GAO’s analysis—in over 1,000 insurance that abortion should be illegal all lows health professionals to object to plans on the exchanges, which was con- across the country, that no woman providing abortions for moral or reli- trary to what the President had prom- should have the right to abortion serv- gious reasons. The Conscience Protec- ised right here in this Chamber, 30 feet ices. They are upset with the Supreme tion Act would take this concept to a away from me, in a joint session of Court decision of Roe v. Wade, and new extreme, expanding opportunities Congress in 2009. No. This is about pri- they are frustrated that they can’t find a way around it. This is what this is for employers to discriminate against vate health insurance plans of Catholic about: trying to deny women access to women based on their reproductive dioceses, religious schools, and others these kinds of services through maneu- health choices. who have been ordered to violate their We have said this before and we will vers that are in this bill. deeply held convictions and pay for the It is absolutely true that what this say it again: women’s personal killing of unborn children by hideous legislation does is to leave in the hands healthcare decisions are not their boss’ dismemberment procedures, toxic com- of her boss the decision about whether business. An employer should not have pounds, or chemical poisoning. or not a woman can have an abortion the right to veto a medical decision by The Weldon Federal conscience or not. That is what this does. I want a woman. It is just not right. clause, authored by Congressman Dave to be clear about one thing so my col- Every patient should be able to make Weldon of Florida and continuously in leagues understand this. No taxpayer fully informed decisions about her effect for well over a decade, is explicit money—that is the law—can be used to health care without interference of her and comprehensive, but it is not being subsidize abortion. That is the law of employer, and certainly without inter- enforced by the Obama Administration. the land: no taxpayer money. ference from Congress. I urge my col- The Weldon amendment says, in per- What this does is allow an employer leagues to oppose this bill. tinent part, that it is illegal for any who doesn’t agree that abortion should Again, whatever your moral choices ‘‘discrimination’’ against a healthcare be legal the ability to provide health are, I respect them; on both sides, I re- entity ‘‘on the basis that the insurance that doesn’t cover it. So, if spect them. But it is not right for a healthcare entity does not provide, pay you are a low-income woman, you are woman who is seeking an abortion to for, provide coverage of, or refer for out of luck. You could try to pay for have that abortion vetoed because her abortions.’’ The law’s definition of the services out-of-pocket that are af- boss doesn’t like abortions. I think healthcare entity explicitly includes filiated with having an abortion, which that is a decision that should be left to ‘‘a health insurance plan.’’ is almost impossible, and there could the woman alone, not put more pres- Despite the absolute clarity of the be complications. sure on her, not force her to go against Weldon language, injured parties, in- It is crazy that we are here, debating her will. This is something dealing cluding the Catholic church, have been a bill like this that would basically re- with her body, her rights, not her boss’ denied relief. move a woman out of this equation. We rights, so I urge my colleagues to op- The Obama Administration’s refusal have better things to do on this House pose the bill. to enforce the civil right of conscience floor than this bill. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, the is not only unfair and unjustified, it Let’s also be clear in that the reason charge that this would allow a wom- violates the rule of law, makes a mock- we are doing it now is that the Repub- an’s boss to prevent her from obtaining ery of the President’s 2009 Notre Dame lican National Convention is next an abortion is a true outrage. It is a speech, mentioned by my colleague week, and my colleagues are desperate disgusting red herring. from Missouri, when Obama said: to appeal to the hard-liners in their This bill would allow employers to ‘‘Let’s honor the conscience of those base. That is what this is all about. continue to have the freedom to de- who disagree with abortion.’’ Mr. This will never become law, and we cline to pay for abortions. No Amer- Obama’s words don’t match his deeds shouldn’t be doing this on the floor. ican should be forced to pay for the and he is not honoring the civil rights I reserve the balance of my time. killing of an unborn child, whether of conscience. Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, it is not they are a taxpayer or a private cit- The Conscience Protection Act of true. Conservatives don’t ask for bosses izen. The other side should not stoop to 2016, authored by Congresswoman to purchase weapons that are protected such tactics. DIANE BLACK, seeks to end discrimina- under the Second Amendment. Why Madam Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to tion against people, plans, and pro- must my Progressive colleagues ask the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. viders for refusing to be involved in the private citizens to pay for the death of SMITH). killing of unborn children. The bill a child? Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank says that the Federal Government or I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman my good friend, Mrs. Foxx for yielding any State or local government that re- from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK), the spon- and thank her for her extraordinary ceives Federal assistance may not pe- sor of the underlying legislation. Pro-life leadership. nalize, retaliate against, or otherwise Mrs. BLACK. I thank my colleague Madam Speaker, in an unconscion- discriminate against those who refuse for yielding. able abuse of power, for almost 2 years, to perform, refer for, pay for, or other- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- the State of California has forced all wise participate in abortion. port of the rule to allow for the consid- insurance plans under its purview and eration of my bill, S. 304, the Con- the people in institutions that pay the b 1315 science Protection Act. premiums—to subsidize abortion on de- The linchpin of this legislation, of The Members of this body represent a mand. Numerous faith-based entities the Conscience Protection Act, pro- broad array of views on matters of life

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As it stands today, the conscience is to seek to empower a woman’s boss The Conscience Protection Act will rights of pro-life Americans are not to decide whether or not she can have provide the healthcare community— being consistently upheld. As a matter access to abortion services—a woman’s doctors, nurses, hospitals, and insurers of fact, nurses have been required to boss. alike—with the right to seek their day assist in abortions despite their moral By the way, the health insurance in court when the administration fails objections, and States like California that is being provided is not taxpayer- to enforce existing law. Americans and New York are now requiring every funded health care; it is health insur- should never be forced to violate their insurance plan, including those by ance that the woman herself pays into. conscience rights in order to do their churches and Christian universities, to She pays into health insurance, but her jobs. include elective abortion coverage. boss decides—if circumstances arose in I urge my colleagues to support this This is wrong. which she thought, in order to protect rule and the underlying legislation. Madam Speaker, I am a nurse. I have her life or in extenuating cir- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield been so for more than 45 years, and I cumstances, that she wanted to have myself such time as I may consume. still keep my license today. I love my an abortion—whether or not she could Today, we are dealing with two job, but I would never sacrifice my have that, whether or not it would be pieces of legislation on this rule: one view on the sanctity of life in order to covered. That is what this is. This is that would deny women’s rights and keep it, and I shouldn’t have to. Being about trying to deny women—in this another that would deny consumers’ an American has always meant experi- case, mostly low-income women—the rights in terms of this inadequate GMO encing the freedom to live according to ability to have access to abortion serv- labeling bill. one’s deeply held beliefs at home, at ices. Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD work, and in the public square. My bill It is really kind of an underhanded a letter from the Consumers Union, simply ensures that that will remain attempt by my colleagues to get at Roe which is opposed to the GMO labeling the case. v. Wade, which I know they don’t like. bill. I include in the RECORD a letter Think about it this way: a search of But that is the law of the land. They that opposes this legislation and that the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD returns are trying to make it so that women is signed by countless consumer and over 1,300 results for the phrase ‘‘right cannot have access to safe abortion healthcare organizations. I also include to choose.’’ My colleagues across the services if circumstances so call for in the RECORD a New York Times edi- aisle use that term often. Of course, that. torial entitled ‘‘A Flawed Approach to their argument leaves no choice for the I just find this whole debate to be so Labeling Genetically Modified Food.’’ unborn child in the womb, but it stands out of touch with what the facts are. CONSUMERS UNION, POLICY & ACTION to reason that if politicians will pro- Again, existing policies already permit FROM CONSUMER REPORTS, tect that right to choose, then they certain entities, like hospitals, to Yonkers, NY, July 12, 2016. must protect the other right to choose refuse to perform abortions, and most House of Representatives, as well, the right not to be a forced of these policies explicitly permit the Washington, DC. partner in the practice of abortion. refusal on the basis of religious or DEAR CONGRESSWOMAN SLAUGHTER: Con- sumers Union, the policy and mobilization That is simply what my bill would do. moral objection. What this does is to arm of Consumer Reports, urges you to vote The government recognizes the im- go a step further. It seeks to make it no on S. 764, which includes a bill by Senator portance of protecting conscience almost impossible for poor women in Roberts and Senator Stabenow related to the rights in other arenas: ObamaCare pro- particular to be able to have access to disclosure of genetically engineered (GE) hibits government discrimination the rights that they are guaranteed food. This bill will not provide consumers against entities that do not participate under the Constitution. I really think with the clear information about GE food in assisted suicide, and Federal em- that this is a bad thing for us to be that nine out of ten consumers have repeat- ployees are not required to participate considering on the floor. edly said they want. The legislation would preempt state laws requiring clear, on-pack- in Federal death penalty executions. I reserve the balance of my time. age labeling of GE food, replacing them two Why should abortion be any different? Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, my col- or more years from now with an ineffective Madam Speaker, if Americans can’t league is correct. This debate is far federal disclosure program to be established abide by their own consciences, par- from the facts, but it is not on our side by the U.S. Department of Agriculture ticularly on a matter of a deeply held of the aisle. When you say something (USDA). Significant questions have been belief such as this, then we have lost wrong, repeating it doesn’t make it raised about this program’s scope. one of our most basic freedoms there correct. This bill has nothing to do We have several specific concerns with S. is. with abortion access. That is a fact. It 764. First, this bill, which allows USDA to Just to reiterate that which has al- has to do with conscience rights, pe- take two years to develop implementing rules, undermines GE labeling occurring in ready been said, this bill does not riod. the marketplace. Labels indicating that a change the law of today on abortion. It I yield 1 minute to the gentleman food is produced with genetic engineering does not. I challenge my colleagues to from Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY). are already appearing on store shelves across show me in the language of the bill Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, as the country, in compliance with duly en- where it does. It will remain exactly a physician, I took an oath to save acted state labeling requirements. S. 764 the way it is. This bill does not affect lives, to protect lives, and as a heart would invalidate laws in states including women’s access to abortion. As a mat- surgeon, I worked day and night to Vermont, Alaska, Connecticut, and Maine, ter of fact, even in the bill, we make save lives, to protect life at every step and produce a legal vacuum for at least two of the way. I believe that the oath I years while USDA writes federal rules. sure that that access is still there in Second, the definition of ‘‘bioengineering’’ the bill’s language, and this bill does took way back when I finished medical is unclear, and will be subject to interpreta- not affect employers in the services school meant protecting all stages of tion by the Secretary of Agriculture. As a re- that they give to their employees. life. sult, there is an active and unresolved dis- Today, we can change this. I urge a Healthcare providers who share this pute about to what extent S. 764 includes or ‘‘yes’’ vote on the rule. belief should not be forced to act excludes many GE food products from the Mr. MCGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I against their consciences by partici- bill’s requirements. This lack of clarity yield myself such time as I may con- pating in or by facilitating an abor- deeply concerns Consumers Union, as we be- sume. tion. Current law prevents discrimina- lieve that the regulations, should this bill become law, should be very broad in scope. It is frustrating to listen to this de- tion against healthcare providers who There are other significant problems with bate because, apparently, facts don’t do not wish to participate in abortions. the bill’s coverage. For example, while the matter. The fact of the matter is that Unfortunately, the Department of bill does cover some products containing this bill is not needed to protect Health and Human Services’ Office for both GE ingredients and meat, it specifically

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It exempts major portions of cur- Cosmetic Act and the international Codex other ingredients that are genetically engi- rent and future GMO foods from labeling; it Alimentarius, the undersigned organizations neered. is on its face discriminatory against low in- and companies urge you to VOTE NO on this Third, S. 764 allows companies to employ come, rural and elderly populations; it is a misguided, inherently discriminatory bill. methods of disclosure that are difficult to gross violation of the sovereignty of numer- Thank you for your consideration. use, are not available to all consumers, and ous states around the nation; and it provides Sincerely, put rural, older and low income consumers no enforcement against those who violate Center for Food Safety, Food and Water at a disadvantage. The bill allows for disclo- the law. sure via QR codes, designed to be scanned by (1) No mandatory standards—The Senate Watch, Abundance Cooperative Market, Be- a smartphone. Scanning a QR code may not bill itself prescribes no mandatory standards yond Pesticides, Biosafety Alliance, Cedar be feasible for numerous consumers who are for GMO labeling. Rather, it preempts the la- Circle Farm and Education Center, Central unfamiliar with the technology or who lack beling laws of several states including Park West CSA, Citizens for GMO Labeling, a smartphone, as three out of four older Vermont, Connecticut, Maine and Alaska Council for Responsible Genetics, Crop CSA, Americans and about half of rural residents based exclusively on a multi-year discre- Crush Wine and Spirits, Dr. Bronner’s, East do. As QR codes are already used for many tionary process determined solely by an as of New York Farms, Empire State Consumer purposes on packages, their presence is not a yet unknown, future USDA Secretary. Project, Family Farm Defenders, Farm Aid, flag—it does not constitute a de facto or eas- (2) A vast number of current and future GE Food Democracy Now. ily recognizable indication that a product foods will be exempt from any labeling—Ei- Foundation Earth, Friends of the Earth, contains GE ingredients. ther intentionally, or through poor drafting Genesis Farm, Greenpeace, GMO Action Alli- Consumers express a clear preference for and lack of scientific expertise, the novel ance, GMO Free NY, GMO Free USA, GMO labels visible to the naked eye. Nearly nine definition of ‘‘bioengineering’’ under the bill Inside, Good Earth Natural Foods, iEat out of ten in a recent survey favored printed, would exclude from labeling a vast number on-package information over scannable bar Green, LLC, Institute for Responsible Tech- of current foods produced with genetic engi- nology, International Center for Technology codes for labels indicating whether food at neering, including those where the ‘‘modi- the grocery store contains GE ingredients, Assessment, Katchkie Farm, Keep the Soil fication’’ is ‘‘found in nature,’’ those in and only 8% preferred the scannable code. in Organic Coalition, Kezialain Farm. which technology cannot as yet detect the Other methods in the legislation that do not Label GMOs, LIC Brewery, Maine Organic novel genetic material, and foods made with involve scannable codes would be signifi- non in vitro recombinant DNA techniques, Farmers and Gardeners Association, Midwest cantly more difficult for consumers to use. such as new generations of food made with Organic & Sustainable Education Service, Navigating a corporate website or dialing a RNAi and so-called ‘‘gene-editing’’ tech- Miskell’s Premium Organics, Moms Across customer call center would each require con- niques. In fact, 99% of all GMO food COULD America, National Family Farm Coalition, sumers to go through a multi-step process be exempt from labeling as the bill leaves it National Organic Coalition, Nature’s Path, simply to determine if a food contains GE in- Nine Mile Market, Non-GMO Project, gredients. entirely up to a future USDA Secretary to determine what ‘‘amount’’ of GMO ingredi- Nutiva, Northeast Organic Dairy Producers While Consumers Union agrees with the Alliance, Northeast Organic Farming Asso- goal of establishing a uniform national ents in a food qualifies it for labeling. If that Secretary were to decide on a high percent- ciation, Northeast Organic Farming Associa- standard for disclosure of GE food ingredi- tion of New York, Northeast Organic Farm- ents, this bill does not accomplish that goal. age of GMO content, it would exempt vir- ing Association of New Hampshire, North- In fact, it does the opposite—prohibiting tually all processed GMO foods which com- east Organic Farming Association of states from exercising their ability to pro- prise more than 99% of all GMO foods on the Vermont, NYC H20. tect consumers through labels while failing market. to create a credible, clear, unambiguous fed- (3) Discrimination against rural, low in- Oregon Right to Know, Organic Consumers eral labeling requirement. Furthermore, this come and elderly populations—The bill an- Association, Organic Farmers’ Agency for bill creates hurdles for consumers to deter- ticipates that GMO labeling will be done pri- Relationship Marketing, Inc., Organic Seed mine quickly and easily while shopping if a marily through QR codes (‘‘digital’’ label- Growers and Trade Association, Our Family product contains GE ingredients. ing). Because of their lack of access to smart Farms, PCC Natural Markets, Pesticide Ac- Consumers have said overwhelmingly that phones, more than 50% of rural and low in- tion Network North America, Physicians for they want GE food to be labeled as such, and come populations, and more than 65% of the Social Responsibility, Presence Marketing, states have responded to their requests. The elderly, will have no access to these labels. Regeneration Vermont, Riverside-Salem House should not disregard these views by This impact will fall disproportionately on United Church of Christ/Disciples of Christ, eliminating state laws relating to GE food minority communities. Millions more that Rodale Institute, Rumiano Cheese Company. labeling and replacing them with a vague do have smart phones may not be able to ac- program that gives USDA excessive latitude cess these QR codes because they cannot af- Rural Advancement Foundation Inter- in implementation. We therefore urge you to ford to maintain their data service or their national, Rural Advancement Foundation vote no on S. 764, and instead encourage you neighborhoods do not have adequate network International USA, Rural Vermont, Sierra to continue working toward a uniform solu- coverage. The study of the efficacy of QR Club, Slow Food California, Slow Food Hud- tion that serves the interests of both food codes outlined in the bill is to take place sig- son Valley, Slow Food North Shore, Slow producers and consumers. nificantly AFTER any labeling is established Food USA, Soil Not Oil Coalition, Sunnyside Sincerely, and in the marketplace. The results of such CSA, The Cornucopia Institute, The Organic JEAN HALLORAN, a study, if any, may take many years to & Non-GMO Report, U.S. Public Interest Re- Director, Food Policy Initiatives. clarify and codify. Such a ‘‘study’’ provision search Group, Vermont Public Interest Re- is clearly not sufficient to absolve the bill of search Group, Vermont Right to Know GMOs JULY 11, 2016. an unconstitutional discriminatory impact. Coalition, Wood Prairie Family Farm. House of Representatives, (4) Violation of State sovereignty by spe- cifically preempting GMO seed laws and po- Washington, DC. [The New York Times, July 6, 2016] Re GMO Labeling Bill—OPPOSE tentially numerous other laws and regula- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the tions—The bill not only preempts state food A FLAWED APPROACH TO LABELING undersigned food safety, farm, environ- labeling laws, but also specifically preempts GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOOD mental, and consumer advocacy organiza- GMO seed labeling laws, such as those in (By the Editorial Board) tions and food corporations, and the millions Vermont and Virginia that are designed to of members we represent across the United help farmers determine what seeds to buy The Senate is expected to vote as early as States, we strongly oppose the new Roberts/ and plant. Additionally, either intentionally Thursday on a bill that would require busi- Stabenow legislation on GMO food labeling. or through poor drafting, the bill could be in- nesses to label genetically modified foods. The bill was passed by the Senate last week terpreted to be a preemption of more than Unfortunately, it would allow companies to and is expected to come to the House floor 100 different state and municipal laws and use confusing electronic codes for scanning this week. regulations throughout the nation. instead of simple, clear labels. The process that created this legislation (5) No enforcement against those who vio- has been profoundly undemocratic and a vio- late mandatory GMO labeling—The bill pro- This bill, a bipartisan compromise nego- lation of basic legislative practice. The bill vides no civil or criminal penalties whatso- tiated by Senator Pat Roberts, Republican of addresses a critical issue for the American ever against those not in compliance with Kansas, and Senator Debbie Stabenow, Dem- public, yet it was neither subject to a single GMO labeling requirements. The bill specifi- ocrat of Michigan, is being pushed through hearing nor any testimony whatsoever. cally excludes the capacity of the USDA to Congress because some lawmakers from farm Rather, the bill’s preemption of the demo- order any recall of misbranded food, even in states want to pre-empt a Vermont law that cratically decided-upon labeling laws of sev- cases where a product has been produced requires labeling for some genetically modi- eral states, and seed laws of numerous states with genetic engineering but the corporation fied foods that went into effect on July 1 and municipalities, is the result of non- involved purposely decides to violate the law (Vermont is giving companies six months to transparent ‘‘bargaining’’ between two sen- and not label. comply) and to prevent other states from en- ators and industry interest groups. For this and other reasons, including the acting similar laws. The Senate bill follows As explained in more detail below, we op- bill’s definitions being in direct conflict with an failed effort in March to block state label- pose the bill because it is actually a non-la- regulations under the National Organic Food ing laws. The House passed a bill last year

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Dozens of using, in effect, a barcode whereby, roadblocks consumers may encounter countries, including all 28 members of the when you are shopping and you have when trying to access the disclosure in- European Union and Australia, already re- got to get home to make dinner and formation. The measure allows food quire similar disclosures. you have got to take a son or a daugh- manufacturers of all sizes adequate Researchers have found that labels do not ter out to a play practice or to a sports time to comply with the law’s require- dissuade people from consuming genetically game, you have to take your iPhone, ments and provides additional protec- engineered food, which has been a big worry of farm groups and businesses. It is no sur- scan the barcode, go to a Web site, and tions for small businesses. prise then that some companies, like Camp- then investigate the Web site as to This bill represents a bipartisan com- bell Soup, have voluntarily agreed to label whether or not that can of black beans promise on this issue, and I commend their products. contains GMOs. Who has time to do this rule and the underlying bill to my The biggest problem with the Senate bill is that? How is that a practical option? colleagues. that—instead of requiring a simple label, as The other option for the company is I reserve the balance of my time. the Vermont law does—it would allow food to put on a 1–800 number, where you Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield companies to put the information in elec- are probably getting a call center over- myself such time as I may consume. tronic codes that consumers would have to I would just point out to the gentle- scan with smartphones or at scanners in- seas, and you are talking to somebody stalled by grocery stores. The only reason to about the beans that you are buying at woman that 88 percent of consumers do this would be to make the information the co-op in Burlington. Folks who are said they would prefer on-package la- less accessible to the public. busy mountain women don’t have time beling for genetically engineered food Another problem is that the bill might not to do that, so let’s get real. rather than some QR code. cover some kinds of genetic engineering. The This bill that the Senate has sent Again, what this bill is about is try- Food and Drug Administration warned that over is dumb. If you want to label ing to appease industry. I would say to the bill ‘‘would result in a somewhat narrow something, use English. That is all you my friends, if you want to know why scope of coverage’’—for example, food that have to do, and we should accept the we are appealing to certain industry, includes oil made from genetically engi- just follow the money because that is neered soybeans might not need to be la- fact for our consumers, the people we beled. represent. If they want to know some- how so many pieces of legislation in The bill’s sponsors, however, contend that thing, why not tell them? this Republican-controlled House are under the Department of Agriculture’s anal- I applaud Campbell Soup for deciding crafted. ysis, the bill would require labeling of prod- it is just going to put GMO labels on Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ucts that contain genetically engineered soy- the products and will let the consumers defeat the previous question. And if we beans and refined oils. This lack of clarity is decide. Let’s kill this bill. Let’s get a do, I will offer an amendment to the troubling, and certainly needs to be resolved. national standard that uses English. rule to bring up the bipartisan no fly, Exempting large categories of genetically no buy legislation, which would allow modified foods would make the labels use- b 1330 less. the Attorney General to bar the sale of In addition to Vermont, labeling laws have Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- firearms and explosives to those on the been passed in Connecticut and Maine, but self such time as I may consume. FBI’s terrorist watch list. those measures will go into effect only if I appreciate so much my colleague Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- neighboring states adopt similar legislation. from Vermont being concerned about sent to insert the text of my amend- Clearly, a strong federal standard would be the time that mountain women have ment in the RECORD, along with extra- preferable to a patchwork of state rules. But for looking at their beans. neous material, prior to the vote on the Senate bill needs more work. I want to tell you, we have been eat- the previous question. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield ing genetically modified food since the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. 21⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from beginning of time, Mr. Speaker, all of HOLDING). Is there objection to the re- Vermont (Mr. WELCH). us have. Anybody who raises a garden quest of the gentleman from Massachu- Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, Vermont’s knows that you collect your good setts? GMO labeling law, Act 120, was signed seeds, and you try to use them over and There was no objection. into law in 2014 after years of hearings, over and over again because you have a Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, to dis- testimony, and debate. It was the first- good product. cuss our proposal, I yield 21⁄2 minutes in-the-Nation GMO labeling law, but People have been modifying food ge- to the distinguished gentleman from Americans should understand that 64 netically, again, from the beginning of California (Mr. THOMPSON). nations around the world have GMO la- time. We try to breed good cattle with Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. beling. That law was passed by a vote good cattle. We have been doing that Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the pre- of 28–2 in the Vermont Senate and by since we have had any sense about vious question so that our ranking 114–30 in the House. It garnered support what was good and what was bad in member can bring up his amendment from Republicans and Democrats. The terms of our food. It has been going on to prevent suspected terrorists, people reason it did is that labeling is simply a long time. who are on the FBI’s no-fly list, people giving consumers information that Guess what? who can’t fly on an airplane because they can use in deciding whether they I just love my heirloom tomatoes, the FBI has determined it is too dan- want to buy a particular product or and I am looking forward to a whole gerous to the American public to allow not. GMO labeling tells consumers bunch of them this summer. these people to fly. But under existing whether the product contains GMOs. Mr. Speaker, I do want to talk about law, they can legally buy a gun of their Some of its opponents oppose this S. 764, the GMO labeling requirements. choice at a gun store. That is wrong. largely because they think consumers The labeling requirement provides We all know it is wrong. Eighty-five aren’t entitled to that information flexibility to food manufacturers by percent of the American people believe even though they believe that GMOs giving them a variety of options to that is wrong and support this meas- are tremendous. But if they want to meet disclosure requirements. ure. brag about GMOs, why don’t they want My colleague talked about the We believe that terrorists, that to label GMO products so consumers Vermont Legislature being bipartisan. criminals, domestic abusers, and the can make their own decisions? Now The Senate bill was very bipartisan. dangerously mentally ill should not be what we have is a situation in which For instance, a product may have a able to have easy access to guns. Back- the legislation we are going to be con- label with text explaining its contents ground checks and the no fly, no buy sidering says that we will put a label or it may have a QR code or an elec- legislation are the two ways to make it on but not one that you can read. tronic link to identify bioengineered tougher for them to get guns.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.019 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4837 We are getting ready, under the Re- Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield in the House of Representatives on a publican leadership, to run out of here myself the balance of my time to close. bipartisan basis. We are doing our job and take weeks’ worth of vacation The Republicans are about to leave in the House of Representatives. I be- without addressing this issue. I think town, and I don’t know whether to be lieve we passed 24 bills in this House on it is shameful. happy or sad. Sad because there are so Monday alone. So we are doing our job, We have had 34,000 deaths by some- many important issues that we need to Mr. Speaker. We have problems with one using a gun since the Sandy Hook consider here that we are not doing, our colleagues’ counterparts on the tragedy 31⁄2 years ago. We have had whether it is gun violence or dealing other side of the Capitol. 1,196 mass shootings since the Sandy with the Zika virus, but happy in the Mr. Speaker, I am going to say again, Hook tragedy. We have held 31 mo- sense that we won’t have to deal with the S. 304 does not stop a woman’s ments of silence on this floor for people terrible pieces of legislation like the choice. It is important, though, for us who have been killed in mass shoot- two bills that are being brought before to understand what is at stake if we ings, but we have had zero votes on any us under this rule. don’t pass S. 304, the Conscience Pro- gun violence prevention legislation. The so-called Conscience Protection tection Act. Not only will the State of That is wrong. Act is not about protecting anybody’s California be allowed to continue to The background check bill that we conscience. We already have a law that violate Federal law, but it is likely have before us is a bipartisan bill. As a does that. This is about denying a that other States will follow suit with matter of fact, there are 197 Members woman access to abortion services. similarly drafted rules and regulations, of Congress who are the coauthors of This is about empowering a woman’s forcing more and more churches, reli- that bill, Democrats and Republicans. boss to make the decision as to wheth- gious charities, and employers to de- Ninety percent of the American people er or not she could have access to abor- cide between honoring the tenets of support it. tion services. their faith and helping their employees Why won’t the Republican leadership When the gentlewoman says, ‘‘no, it by providing health insurance. allow that bill to be voted on here on is not; no, it is not,’’ I would remind the floor? her that when you deny someone insur- Further, S. 304 allows healthcare pro- Every day there is another gun vio- ance coverage for a healthcare proce- viders to file a civil right of action lence tragedy. We just had yesterday dure, in most cases, that means that when they face discrimination by gov- the memorial for the tragic situation you deny them access because a ernment or subsidiary agencies. Cur- in Dallas, Texas, where five police offi- woman, especially a low-income rently, the only recourse a healthcare cers were murdered by someone using a woman, couldn’t afford those services. provider has available is to appeal to gun. the U.S. Department of Health and It is not a partisan issue. When some- So if you think that a woman’s boss Human Services Office of Civil Rights. body takes a gun and goes to kill some- ought to be in control of her health Recall that this was the same office one, they don’t ask if they are Demo- care, then vote for this terrible bill. that conveniently reinterpreted the crats or if they are Republicans. We But I hope a majority of my colleagues, Weldon Amendment, allowing the Cali- need to put the partisan strife aside both Democrats and Republicans, will fornia Department of Managed Health and deal with this. We need to come to see through this and reject it. Care to force churches to pay for elec- this floor and work on solutions that The second bill is this terrible GMO tive abortions. will help keep the people who sent us labeling bill. As my colleague from to Washington, D.C., safe. It is long Vermont (Mr. WELCH) said: If you want Additionally, the Office of Civil past time. a labeling bill, then have a labeling Rights has been notoriously slow to ad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill. Label it. Make it clear to people. judicate complaints. The groups who time of the gentleman has expired. Give consumers the access to the infor- filed the appeal in the California case Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield mation that they overwhelmingly waited more than 2 years for a deci- the gentleman an additional 30 sec- want. sion. And a nurse who was forced to onds. It is beyond the ability of the people participate in an abortion and then re- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. that run this Congress to give the peo- quired to reassemble the parts of a dis- Speaker, yesterday, right outside of ple of this country what they want. membered baby waited 3 years for her my district, two individuals with AK– The vast majority want transparency, complaint to be resolved. That is un- 47s held up an armored car. They shot and, instead, we get this GMO bill that conscionable. one of the guards, and they took off is confusing, that will make it impos- It has become clear that healthcare and ended up in my district where po- sible for some consumers to have ac- providers cannot rely on HHS and the lice stopped them. One of them shot at cess to information about whether or Office of Civil Rights to defend the local police officer. He was able to not a product contains GMOs or not. healthcare providers from discrimina- hit him with his car. They arrested This is not about the safety or the tion. S. 304 provides this protection and him. The other one with his AK–47 took science of GMOs. This is about con- gives these entities recourse when they off on the run. Two SWAT teams, the sumers’ right to know. I mean, give choose not to participate in or facili- FBI, and the local police were out people the information so they can tate abortion. there trying to hunt this guy down make their own decisions. with an AK–47. Who are we in this Congress to deny I urge my colleagues to support the This is personal. This could happen people the information that they want? bill. It is about time we do what the in any of our districts. It is real per- Mr. Speaker, this rule also provides American people want. sonal for me because one of those cops for consideration of a motion to concur Vote ‘‘no’’ on the rule. Vote ‘‘no’’ on looking for this guy was my son. I with the Senate amendment to the both of these pieces of legislation. Vote don’t want my son or any of your sons House amendment to S. 764, GMO label- ‘‘no’’ on the previous question so we having to go up against some criminal ing requirements. This bill leverages can finally have a debate on gun safe- with any kind of gun, the least of Congress’ authority to regulate inter- which would be a long gun that would ty. I yield back the balance of my time. state commerce and will establish a pierce most of the protection they uniform standard for labeling bioengi- have. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- self such time as I may consume. neered foods that is easy for consumers Let’s bring this bill to the floor. to access and understand. Let’s get this thing done. I would like to remind my col- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the league—perhaps he has forgotten—that This standard provides food manufac- balance of my time. the House dealt with the Zika crisis turers with regulatory certainty and a Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, how and the Zika virus. We sent a bill over single, national standard with which much time do I have remaining? to the Senate, and it was the Democrat they must comply, rather than a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Members of the Senate that prevented patchwork of dozens of State and local tleman from Massachusetts has 2 min- that bill from being debated and voted regulations that vary from a complex utes remaining. on in the Senate. We have done our job list of details to no labeling at all.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.027 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Mr. Speaker, it is disappointing, the previous question and a member of the Will the gentleman from North Caro- though not surprising, to hear my col- opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, lina (Mr. PITTENGER) kindly take the leagues criticize the Conscience Pro- asking who was entitled to recognition. chair. tection Act. Congress has a long his- Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R-Illinois) said: ‘‘The previous question having been refused, b 1344 tory of providing freedom of conscience the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- protections, and this bill ensures that gerald, who had asked the gentleman to IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE healthcare providers are protected and yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Accordingly, the House resolved can continue serving their patients, the first recognition.’’ itself into the Committee of the Whole customers, and communities as they The Republican majority may say ‘‘the House on the state of the Union for the have been, without threat of govern- vote on the previous question is simply a further consideration of the bill (H.R. vote on whether to proceed to an immediate ment coercion or retaliation. 5538) making appropriations for the De- Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I urge my vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] has no substantive legislative or policy im- partment of the Interior, environment, colleagues to vote in favor of this rule plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what and related agencies for the fiscal year and the underlying bills. they have always said. Listen to the Repub- ending September 30, 2017, and for The material previously referred to lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative other purposes, with Mr. PITTENGER by Mr. MCGOVERN is as follows: Process in the United States House of Rep- (Acting Chair) in the chair. AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 822 OFFERED BY resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s The Clerk read the title of the bill. MR. MCGOVERN how the Republicans describe the previous The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- though it is generally not possible to amend mittee of the Whole rose on Wednes- lowing new sections: day, July 13, 2016, amendment No. 75 SEC. 4. Immediately upon adoption of this the rule because the majority Member con- resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to trolling the time will not yield for the pur- printed in House Report 114–683, offered clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House pose of offering an amendment, the same re- by the gentleman from Washington resolved into the Committee of the Whole sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- (Mr. NEWHOUSE) had been disposed of. vious question on the rule.... When the House on the state of the Union for consider- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR motion for the previous question is defeated, ation of the bill (H.R. 1076) to increase public The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to safety by permitting the Attorney General control of the time passes to the Member to deny the transfer of a firearm or the who led the opposition to ordering the pre- clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to vious question. That Member, because he now resume on those amendments a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. then controls the time, may offer an amend- printed in House Report 114–683 on The first reading of the bill shall be dis- ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of which further proceedings were post- pensed with. All points of order against con- amendment.’’ poned, in the following order: In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House sideration of the bill are waived. General de- Amendment No. 32 by Mr. GRIJALVA of Representatives, the subchapter titled bate shall be confined to the bill and shall of Arizona. not exceed one hour equally divided and con- ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Amendment No. 33 by Mr. POLIS of trolled by the chair and ranking minority to order the previous question on such a rule member of the Committee on the Judiciary. [a special rule reported from the Committee Colorado. After general debate the bill shall be consid- on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Amendment No. 34 by Mr. ered for amendment under the five-minute ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- LOWENTHAL of California. rule. All points of order against provisions in tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Amendments En Bloc by Mr. MCNER- the bill are waived. At the conclusion of con- jection of the motion for the previous ques- NEY of California. tion on a resolution reported from the Com- sideration of the bill for amendment the Amendment No. 41 by Mr. GRIJALVA mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Committee shall rise and report the bill to of Arizona. the House with such amendments as may ber leading the opposition to the previous Amendment No. 43 by Mrs. BLACK- have been adopted. The previous question question, who may offer a proper amendment shall be considered as ordered on the bill and or motion and who controls the time for de- BURN of Tennessee. amendments thereto to final passage with- bate thereon.’’ The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes out intervening motion except one motion to Clearly, the vote on the previous question the minimum time for any electronic recommit with or without instructions. If on a rule does have substantive policy impli- vote after the first vote in this series. cations. It is one of the only available tools the Committee of the Whole rises and re- AMENDMENT NO. 32 OFFERED BY MR. GRIJALVA for those who oppose the Republican major- ports that it has come to no resolution on The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished the bill, then on the next legislative day the ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- House shall, immediately after the third native views the opportunity to offer an al- business is the demand for a recorded daily order of business under clause 1 of rule ternative plan. vote on the amendment offered by the XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield back gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRI- Whole for further consideration of the bill. the balance of my time, and I move the JALVA) on which further proceedings SEC. 5. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not previous question on the resolution. were postponed and on which the noes apply to the consideration of H.R. 1076. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The prevailed by voice vote. question is on ordering the previous The Clerk will redesignate the THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT amendment. IT REALLY MEANS question. The Clerk redesignated the amend- This vote, the vote on whether to order the The question was taken; and the previous question on a special rule, is not Speaker pro tempore announced that ment. merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- the ayes appeared to have it. RECORDED VOTE dering the previous question is a vote Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, on The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote against the Republican majority agenda and that I demand the yeas and nays. has been demanded. a vote to allow the Democratic minority to The yeas and nays were ordered. A recorded vote was ordered. offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The vote was taken by electronic de- what the House should be debating. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the vice, and there were—ayes 177, noes 249, House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- ceedings on this question will be post- not voting 7, as follows: scribes the vote on the previous question on poned. [Roll No. 433] the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the f AYES—177 consideration of the subject before the House DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Adams Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) being made by the Member in charge.’’ To ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED Aguilar Bustos Clarke (NY) defeat the previous question is to give the Bass Butterfield Clay opposition a chance to decide the subject be- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Beatty Capps Cleaver fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s ACT, 2017 Becerra Capuano Clyburn ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that Bera Ca´ rdenas Cohen The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Beyer Carney Connolly ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- ant to House Resolution 820 and rule mand for the previous question passes the Blumenauer Carson (IN) Conyers Bonamici Cartwright Courtney control of the resolution to the opposition’’ XVIII, the Chair declares the House in the Committee of the Whole House on Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Cuellar in order to offer an amendment. On March F. Castro (TX) Cummings 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- the state of the Union for the further Brady (PA) Chu, Judy Davis (CA) fered a rule resolution. The House defeated consideration of the bill, H.R. 5538. Brown (FL) Cicilline Davis, Danny

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Price (NC) Meehan Rogers (AL) Dingell Lewis Ryan (OH) Valadao Cleaver Jolly Quigley Doggett Lieu, Ted Messer Rogers (KY) Clyburn Kaptur Sa´ nchez, Linda Wagner Rangel Doyle, Michael Lipinski Mica Rohrabacher Cohen Katko T. Walberg Rice (NY) F. Loebsack Miller (FL) Rokita Connolly Keating Sanchez, Loretta Richmond Duckworth Lofgren Miller (MI) Ros-Lehtinen Walden Conyers Kelly (IL) Sarbanes Walker Ros-Lehtinen Edwards Lowenthal Moolenaar Roskam Cooper Kennedy Roybal-Allard Ellison Lowey Schakowsky Mooney (WV) Ross Walorski Costa Kildee Schiff Walters, Mimi Ruiz Engel Lujan Grisham Mullin Rothfus Courtney Kilmer Ruppersberger Schrader Mulvaney Rouzer Walz Eshoo (NM) Crowley Kind Rush Esty Luja´ n, Ben Ray Scott (VA) Murphy (PA) Royce Weber (TX) Cummings Kirkpatrick Ryan (OH) Farr (NM) Scott, David Neugebauer Russell Webster (FL) Curbelo (FL) Kuster Sa´ nchez, Linda Foster Lynch Serrano Newhouse Salmon Wenstrup Davis (CA) Langevin T. Frankel (FL) Maloney, Sewell (AL) Noem Sanford Westerman Davis, Danny Larsen (WA) Sanchez, Loretta Fudge Carolyn Sherman Nugent Scalise DeFazio Larson (CT) Westmoreland Sarbanes Gabbard Maloney, Sean Sinema Nunes Schweikert DeGette Lawrence Whitfield Schakowsky Gallego Matsui Sires Olson Scott, Austin Delaney Lee Williams Schiff Graham McCollum Slaughter Palazzo Sensenbrenner DeLauro Levin Wilson (SC) Schrader Grayson McDermott Smith (WA) Palmer Sessions Wittman DelBene Lewis Paulsen Scott (VA) Green, Al McGovern Speier Shimkus Womack DeSaulnier Lieu, Ted Green, Gene McNerney Perry Shuster Deutch Lipinski Scott, David Swalwell (CA) Woodall Grijalva Meeks Peterson Simpson Dingell Loebsack Serrano Takano Yoder Gutie´rrez Meng Pittenger Smith (MO) Doggett Lofgren Sewell (AL) Thompson (CA) Yoho Hahn Moore Pitts Smith (NE) Dold Lowenthal Sherman Thompson (MS) Young (AK) Sinema Heck (WA) Moulton Titus Poliquin Smith (NJ) Doyle, Michael Lowey Pompeo Smith (TX) Young (IA) Sires Higgins Murphy (FL) Tonko F. Lujan Grisham Himes Nadler Posey Stefanik Young (IN) Duckworth (NM) Slaughter Torres Hinojosa Napolitano Price, Tom Stewart Zeldin Edwards Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (WA) Tsongas Honda Neal Ratcliffe Stivers Zinke Ellison (NM) Speier Van Hollen Hoyer Nolan Engel Lynch Stefanik Vargas Huffman Norcross NOT VOTING—7 Esty Maloney, Swalwell (CA) Veasey Israel O’Rourke Crowley Pearce Takai Farr Carolyn Takano Jackson Lee Pallone Vela Duncan (SC) Poe (TX) Foster Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) ´ Jeffries Pascrell Velazquez Hastings Rooney (FL) Frankel (FL) Matsui Thompson (MS) Johnson (GA) Payne Visclosky Fudge McCollum Titus Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Wasserman b 1407 Gabbard McDermott Tonko Kaptur Perlmutter Schultz Gallego McGovern Torres Keating Peters Waters, Maxine Messrs. NEUGEBAUER, BISHOP of Garamendi McNerney Tsongas Kennedy Pingree Watson Coleman Michigan, DUFFY, TROTT, and Gibson Meeks Van Hollen Kildee Pocan Welch Graham Meng Vargas Kilmer Polis Wilson (FL) GARAMENDI changed their vote from Grayson Moore Vela Kind Price (NC) Yarmuth ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Green, Al Moulton Vela´ zquez Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. DANNY Green, Gene Murphy (FL) Visclosky NOES—249 K. DAVIS of Illinois changed their vote Grijalva Nadler Walz Gutie´rrez Napolitano Wasserman Abraham Crenshaw Hensarling from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Hahn Neal Schultz Aderholt Culberson Herrera Beutler So the amendment was rejected. Hanna Nolan Waters, Maxine Allen Curbelo (FL) Hice, Jody B. The result of the vote was announced Heck (WA) Norcross Watson Coleman Amash Davidson Hill Higgins O’Rourke Welch Amodei Davis, Rodney Holding as above recorded. Himes Pallone Wilson (FL) Ashford Denham Hudson Stated for: Hinojosa Pascrell Yarmuth Babin Dent Huelskamp Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chair, I was unavoid- Barletta DeSantis Huizenga (MI) NOES—240 Barr DesJarlais Hultgren ably detained. Had I been present, I would Barton Dold Hunter have voted: Rollcall No. 433, ‘‘yea.’’ Abraham Comstock Granger Benishek Donovan Hurd (TX) Aderholt Conaway Graves (GA) Bilirakis Duffy Hurt (VA) AMENDMENT NO. 33 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS Allen Cook Graves (LA) Bishop (GA) Duncan (TN) Issa The Acting CHAIR (Mr. HOLDING). Amash Costello (PA) Graves (MO) Bishop (MI) Ellmers (NC) Jenkins (KS) The unfinished business is the demand Amodei Cramer Griffith Bishop (UT) Emmer (MN) Jenkins (WV) Ashford Crawford Grothman Black Farenthold Johnson (OH) for a recorded vote on the amendment Babin Crenshaw Guinta Blackburn Fincher Johnson, Sam offered by the gentleman from Colo- Barletta Cuellar Guthrie Blum Fitzpatrick Jolly rado (Mr. POLIS) on which further pro- Barr Culberson Hardy Bost Fleischmann Jones ceedings were postponed and on which Barton Davidson Harper Boustany Fleming Jordan Benishek Davis, Rodney Harris Brady (TX) Flores Joyce the noes prevailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Denham Hartzler Brat Forbes Katko The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Dent Heck (NV) Bridenstine Fortenberry Kelly (IL) amendment. Bishop (MI) DeSantis Hensarling Brooks (AL) Foxx Kelly (MS) Bishop (UT) DesJarlais Herrera Beutler Brooks (IN) Franks (AZ) Kelly (PA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Black Diaz-Balart Hice, Jody B. Buchanan Frelinghuysen King (IA) ment. Blackburn Donovan Hill Buck Garamendi King (NY) RECORDED VOTE Blum Duffy Holding Bucshon Garrett Kinzinger (IL) Bost Duncan (SC) Hudson Burgess Gibbs Kline The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Boustany Duncan (TN) Huelskamp Byrne Gibson Knight has been demanded. Brat Ellmers (NC) Huizenga (MI) Calvert Gohmert Labrador A recorded vote was ordered. Bridenstine Emmer (MN) Hultgren Carter (GA) Goodlatte LaHood Brooks (AL) Farenthold Hunter Carter (TX) Gosar LaMalfa The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Brooks (IN) Fincher Hurd (TX) Chabot Gowdy Lamborn minute vote. Buchanan Fitzpatrick Hurt (VA) Chaffetz Granger Lance The vote was taken by electronic de- Buck Fleischmann Issa Clawson (FL) Graves (GA) Latta vice, and there were—ayes 187, noes 240, Bucshon Fleming Jenkins (KS) Coffman Graves (LA) LoBiondo Burgess Flores Jenkins (WV) Cole Graves (MO) Long not voting 6, as follows: Byrne Forbes Johnson (OH) Collins (GA) Griffith Loudermilk [Roll No. 434] Calvert Fortenberry Johnson, Sam Collins (NY) Grothman Love Carter (GA) Foxx Jones Comstock Guinta Lucas AYES—187 Carter (TX) Franks (AZ) Jordan Conaway Guthrie Luetkemeyer Adams Blumenauer Bustos Chabot Frelinghuysen Joyce Cook Hanna Lummis Aguilar Bonamici Butterfield Chaffetz Garrett Kelly (MS) Cooper Hardy MacArthur Bass Boyle, Brendan Capps Clawson (FL) Gibbs Kelly (PA) Costa Harper Marchant Beatty F. Capuano Coffman Gohmert King (IA) Costello (PA) Harris Marino Becerra Brady (PA) Ca´ rdenas Cole Goodlatte King (NY) Cramer Hartzler Massie Bera Brown (FL) Carney Collins (GA) Gosar Kinzinger (IL) Crawford Heck (NV) McCarthy Beyer Brownley (CA) Carson (IN) Collins (NY) Gowdy Kline

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Pocan Lucas Pittenger Stefanik LaHood Palmer Smith (NJ) Cohen Jones Polis Luetkemeyer Pitts Stewart LaMalfa Paulsen Smith (TX) Connolly Kaptur Price (NC) Lujan Grisham Poliquin Stivers Lamborn Perry Stewart Conyers Keating Quigley (NM) Pompeo Stutzman Lance Peterson Stivers Cooper Kelly (IL) Rangel Lummis Posey Thompson (PA) Latta Pittenger Stutzman Costa Kennedy Reed MacArthur Price, Tom Thornberry LoBiondo Pitts Thompson (PA) Courtney Kildee Rice (NY) Marchant Ratcliffe Tiberi Long Poliquin Marino Reichert Thornberry Crowley Kilmer Richmond Tipton Loudermilk Pompeo Cummings Kind Roybal-Allard Massie Renacci Tiberi Trott Love Posey Davis (CA) Kirkpatrick Ruiz McCarthy Ribble Tipton Turner Lucas Price, Tom Davis, Danny Kuster Ruppersberger McCaul Rice (SC) Trott Upton Luetkemeyer Ratcliffe DeFazio Langevin Rush McClintock Rigell Turner Valadao Lummis Reed DeGette Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) McHenry Roby Vela Upton ´ MacArthur Reichert Delaney Larson (CT) Sanchez, Linda McKinley Roe (TN) Wagner Marchant Renacci Valadao McMorris Rogers (AL) DeLauro Lawrence T. Walberg Marino Ribble Veasey Rodgers Rogers (KY) DelBene Lee Sanchez, Loretta Walden Massie Rice (SC) Wagner DeSaulnier Levin Sanford McSally Rohrabacher Walker McCarthy Rigell Walberg Deutch Lewis Sarbanes Meadows Rokita Walorski McCaul Roby Walden Dingell Lieu, Ted Schakowsky Meehan Rooney (FL) Walters, Mimi McClintock Roe (TN) Walker Doggett Lipinski Schiff Messer Ros-Lehtinen Weber (TX) McHenry Rogers (AL) Walorski Doyle, Michael Loebsack Schrader Mica Roskam Webster (FL) McKinley Rogers (KY) Walters, Mimi F. Lofgren Scott (VA) Miller (FL) Ross McMorris Rohrabacher Duckworth Lowenthal Scott, David Miller (MI) Rothfus Wenstrup Weber (TX) Westerman Rodgers Rokita Webster (FL) Edwards Lowey Serrano Moolenaar Rouzer McSally Rooney (FL) Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sewell (AL) Mooney (WV) Royce Westmoreland Wenstrup Whitfield Meadows Roskam Westerman Engel (NM) Sherman Mullin Russell Meehan Ross Mulvaney Salmon Williams Westmoreland Eshoo Lynch Sinema Messer Rothfus Esty Murphy (PA) Scalise Wilson (SC) Whitfield Maloney, Sires Mica Rouzer Farr Carolyn Slaughter Neugebauer Schweikert Wittman Williams Miller (FL) Royce Fitzpatrick Maloney, Sean Smith (WA) Newhouse Scott, Austin Womack Wilson (SC) Miller (MI) Russell Foster Matsui Speier Noem Sensenbrenner Woodall Wittman Moolenaar Salmon Frankel (FL) McCollum Swalwell (CA) Nugent Sessions Yoder Mooney (WV) Sanford Womack Fudge McDermott Takano Nunes Shimkus Yoho Mullin Scalise Woodall Gabbard McGovern Thompson (CA) Olson Shuster Young (AK) Mulvaney Schweikert Yoder Gallego McNerney Thompson (MS) Palazzo Simpson Young (IA) Murphy (PA) Scott, Austin Yoho Garamendi Meeks Titus Palmer Smith (MO) Young (IN) Neugebauer Sensenbrenner Young (AK) Graham Meng Tonko Paulsen Smith (NE) Zeldin Newhouse Sessions Young (IA) Grayson Moore Torres Perry Smith (NJ) Zinke Noem Shimkus Young (IN) Grijalva Moulton Tsongas Nugent Shuster Zeldin Gutie´rrez Murphy (FL) Van Hollen NOT VOTING—4 Nunes Simpson Zinke Hahn Nadler Vargas Hastings Poe (TX) Hanna Napolitano Veasey Pearce Takai NOT VOTING—6 Heck (WA) Neal Vela´ zquez Brady (TX) Hastings Poe (TX) Herrera Beutler Nolan Visclosky ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Eshoo Pearce Takai Higgins Norcross Walz The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Himes O’Rourke Wasserman There is 1 minute remaining. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Hinojosa Pallone Schultz The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Honda Pascrell Waters, Maxine There is 1 minute remaining. Hoyer Payne Watson Coleman b 1416 Huffman Pelosi Welch Israel Perlmutter Wilson (FL) So the amendment was rejected. b 1411 Jeffries Peters Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced So the amendment was rejected. NOES—246 as above recorded. AMENDMENTS EN BLOC OFFERED BY MR. The result of the vote was announced Abraham Crawford Guinta MCNERNEY OF CALIFORNIA as above recorded. Aderholt Crenshaw Guthrie Allen Cuellar Hardy AMENDMENT NO. 34 OFFERED BY MR. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amash Culberson Harper business is the demand for a recorded LOWENTHAL Amodei Curbelo (FL) Harris The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Babin Davidson Hartzler vote on the amendments en bloc of- business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Davis, Rodney Heck (NV) fered by the gentleman from California vote on the amendment offered by the Barr Denham Hensarling (Mr. MCNERNEY) on which further pro- Barton Dent Hice, Jody B. ceedings were postponed and on which gentleman from California (Mr. Benishek DeSantis Hill LOWENTHAL) on which further pro- Bilirakis DesJarlais Holding the noes prevailed by voice vote. ceedings were postponed and on which Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart Hudson The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (MI) Dold Huelskamp amendment. the noes prevailed by voice vote. Bishop (UT) Donovan Huizenga (MI) The Clerk will redesignate the Black Duffy Hultgren The Clerk redesignated the amend- amendment. Blackburn Duncan (SC) Hunter ment. Blum Duncan (TN) Hurd (TX) RECORDED VOTE The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bost Ellmers (NC) Hurt (VA) ment. Boustany Emmer (MN) Issa The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote RECORDED VOTE Brady (TX) Farenthold Jackson Lee has been demanded. Brat Fincher Jenkins (KS) A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bridenstine Fleischmann Jenkins (WV) has been demanded. Brooks (AL) Fleming Johnson (OH) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks (IN) Flores Johnson, Sam minute vote. The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Buchanan Forbes Jolly The vote was taken by electronic de- Buck Fortenberry Jordan vice, and there were—ayes 181, noes 248, minute vote. Bucshon Foxx Joyce The vote was taken by electronic de- Burgess Franks (AZ) Katko not voting 4, as follows: vice, and there were—ayes 183, noes 246, Byrne Frelinghuysen Kelly (MS) [Roll No. 436] Calvert Garrett Kelly (PA) not voting 4, as follows: Carter (GA) Gibbs King (IA) AYES—181 [Roll No. 435] Carter (TX) Gibson King (NY) Adams Brady (PA) Chu, Judy Chabot Gohmert Kinzinger (IL) Aguilar Brown (FL) Cicilline AYES—183 Chaffetz Goodlatte Kline Ashford Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) Adams Boyle, Brendan Carney Clawson (FL) Gosar Knight Bass Bustos Clarke (NY) Aguilar F. Carson (IN) Coffman Gowdy Labrador Beatty Butterfield Clay Ashford Brady (PA) Cartwright Cole Granger LaHood Becerra Capps Cleaver Bass Brown (FL) Castor (FL) Collins (GA) Graves (GA) LaMalfa Bera Capuano Clyburn Beatty Brownley (CA) Castro (TX) Collins (NY) Graves (LA) Lamborn Beyer Ca´ rdenas Cohen Becerra Bustos Chu, Judy Comstock Graves (MO) Lance Bishop (GA) Carney Connolly Bera Butterfield Cicilline Conaway Green, Al Latta Blumenauer Carson (IN) Conyers Beyer Capps Clark (MA) Cook Green, Gene LoBiondo Bonamici Cartwright Cooper Blumenauer Capuano Clarke (NY) Costello (PA) Griffith Long Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Courtney Bonamici Ca´ rdenas Clay Cramer Grothman Loudermilk F. Castro (TX) Crowley

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.009 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4841 Cummings Kildee Polis McCarthy Ratcliffe Stefanik Delaney Kilmer Polis Davis (CA) Kilmer Price (NC) McCaul Reed Stewart DeLauro Kind Price (NC) Davis, Danny Kind Quigley McClintock Reichert Stivers DelBene King (NY) Quigley DeFazio Kirkpatrick Rangel McHenry Renacci Stutzman Dent Kirkpatrick Rangel DeGette Kuster Rice (NY) McKinley Ribble Thompson (PA) DeSaulnier Kuster Reichert Delaney Langevin Richmond McMorris Rice (SC) Thornberry Deutch Lance Rice (NY) DeLauro Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard Rodgers Rigell Tiberi Dingell Langevin Richmond DelBene Larson (CT) Ruiz McSally Roby Tipton Doggett Larsen (WA) Roybal-Allard DeSaulnier Lawrence Rush Meadows Roe (TN) Trott Dold Larson (CT) Ruiz Deutch Lee Ryan (OH) Meehan Rogers (AL) Turner Doyle, Michael Lawrence Ruppersberger Dingell Levin Sa´ nchez, Linda Messer Rogers (KY) Upton F. Lee Rush Doggett Lewis T. Mica Rohrabacher Valadao Duckworth Levin Ryan (OH) Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Sanchez, Loretta Miller (FL) Rokita Wagner Edwards Lewis Sa´ nchez, Linda F. Lipinski Sarbanes Miller (MI) Rooney (FL) Walberg Ellison Lieu, Ted T. Duckworth Loebsack Schakowsky Moolenaar Ros-Lehtinen Walden Engel Lipinski Sanchez, Loretta Edwards Lofgren Schiff Mooney (WV) Roskam Walker Eshoo LoBiondo Sarbanes Ellison Lowenthal Schrader Mullin Ross Walorski Esty Loebsack Schakowsky Mulvaney Rothfus Walters, Mimi Engel Lowey Scott (VA) Farr Lofgren Schiff Eshoo Lujan Grisham Murphy (PA) Rouzer Weber (TX) Fitzpatrick Lowenthal Scott, David Scott (VA) Esty (NM) Neugebauer Royce Webster (FL) Fortenberry Lowey Serrano Scott, David Farr Luja´ n, Ben Ray Newhouse Ruppersberger Wenstrup Foster Lujan Grisham Sewell (AL) Serrano Foster (NM) Noem Russell Westerman Frankel (FL) (NM) Sherman Sewell (AL) Frankel (FL) Lynch Nugent Salmon Westmoreland Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sinema Sherman Fudge Maloney, Nunes Sanford Whitfield Gabbard (NM) Sires Gabbard Carolyn Olson Scalise Williams Gallego Lynch Sinema Gallego Maloney, Sean Slaughter Palazzo Schweikert Wilson (SC) Garamendi Maloney, Sires Garamendi Matsui Smith (WA) Palmer Scott, Austin Wittman Gibson Carolyn Slaughter Graham McCollum Speier Paulsen Sensenbrenner Womack Graham Maloney, Sean Smith (NJ) Grayson McDermott Swalwell (CA) Perry Sessions Woodall Grayson Matsui Smith (WA) Green, Al McGovern Takano Peterson Shimkus Yoder Green, Al McCollum Speier Green, Gene McNerney Thompson (CA) Pittenger Shuster Yoho Green, Gene McDermott Stefanik Grijalva Meeks Thompson (MS) Pitts Simpson Young (AK) Grijalva McGovern Swalwell (CA) Gutie´rrez Meng Titus Poliquin Smith (MO) Young (IA) Guinta McNerney Takano Hahn Moore Tonko Pompeo Smith (NE) Young (IN) Gutie´rrez Meehan Thompson (CA) Heck (WA) Moulton Torres Posey Smith (NJ) Zeldin Hahn Meeks Thompson (MS) Higgins Murphy (FL) Tsongas Price, Tom Smith (TX) Zinke Hanna Meng Titus Himes Nadler Van Hollen Heck (WA) Moore Tonko Hinojosa Napolitano Vargas NOT VOTING—4 Higgins Moulton Torres Honda Neal Veasey Hastings Poe (TX) Himes Murphy (FL) Tsongas Hoyer Nolan Vela Pearce Takai Hinojosa Nadler Upton Huffman Norcross Vela´ zquez Honda Napolitano Van Hollen Israel O’Rourke Visclosky ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Hoyer Neal Vargas Jackson Lee Pallone Walz The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Huffman Nolan Veasey Jeffries Pascrell Wasserman There is 1 minute remaining. Israel Norcross Vela Johnson (GA) Payne Schultz Jackson Lee O’Rourke Vela´ zquez Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Waters, Maxine Jeffries Pallone Visclosky Kaptur Perlmutter Watson Coleman b 1420 Johnson (GA) Pascrell Walz Keating Peters Welch Johnson, E. B. Paulsen Wasserman Kelly (IL) Pingree Wilson (FL) So the en bloc amendments were re- Kaptur Payne Schultz Kennedy Pocan Yarmuth jected. Katko Pelosi Waters, Maxine The result of the vote was announced Keating Perlmutter Watson Coleman NOES—248 Kelly (IL) Peters Welch as above recorded. Kennedy Pingree Wilson (FL) Abraham Culberson Heck (NV) Kildee Pocan Yarmuth Aderholt Curbelo (FL) Hensarling AMENDMENT NO. 41 OFFERED BY MR. GRIJALVA Allen Davidson Herrera Beutler The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished NOES—225 Amash Davis, Rodney Hice, Jody B. business is the demand for a recorded Amodei Denham Hill Abraham Crenshaw Hill Babin Dent Holding vote on the amendment offered by the Aderholt Culberson Holding Barletta DeSantis Hudson gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GRI- Allen Davidson Hudson Barr DesJarlais Huelskamp JALVA) on which further proceedings Amash Davis, Rodney Huizenga (MI) Barton Diaz-Balart Huizenga (MI) were postponed and on which the noes Amodei Denham Hultgren Benishek Dold Hultgren Babin DeSantis Hunter Bilirakis Donovan Hunter prevailed by voice vote. Barletta DesJarlais Hurd (TX) Bishop (MI) Duffy Hurd (TX) The Clerk will redesignate the Barr Diaz-Balart Hurt (VA) Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Hurt (VA) amendment. Barton Donovan Issa Black Duncan (TN) Issa Benishek Duffy Jenkins (KS) Blackburn Ellmers (NC) Jenkins (KS) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bilirakis Duncan (SC) Jenkins (WV) Blum Emmer (MN) Jenkins (WV) ment. Bishop (MI) Duncan (TN) Johnson (OH) Bost Farenthold Johnson (OH) RECORDED VOTE Bishop (UT) Ellmers (NC) Johnson, Sam Boustany Fincher Johnson, Sam Black Emmer (MN) Jolly Brady (TX) Fitzpatrick Jolly The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Blackburn Farenthold Jones Brat Fleischmann Jones has been demanded. Blum Fincher Jordan Bridenstine Fleming Jordan A recorded vote was ordered. Bost Fleischmann Joyce Brooks (AL) Flores Joyce Boustany Fleming Kelly (MS) Brooks (IN) Forbes Katko The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Brady (TX) Flores Kelly (PA) Buchanan Fortenberry Kelly (MS) minute vote. Brat Forbes King (IA) Buck Foxx Kelly (PA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bridenstine Foxx Kinzinger (IL) Bucshon Franks (AZ) King (IA) vice, and there were—ayes 202, noes 225, Brooks (AL) Franks (AZ) Kline Burgess Frelinghuysen King (NY) Brooks (IN) Frelinghuysen Knight Byrne Garrett Kinzinger (IL) not voting 6, as follows: Buchanan Garrett Labrador Calvert Gibbs Kline [Roll No. 437] Buck Gibbs LaHood Carter (GA) Gibson Knight Bucshon Gohmert LaMalfa Carter (TX) Gohmert Labrador AYES—202 Burgess Goodlatte Lamborn Chabot Goodlatte LaHood Adams Bustos Clyburn Byrne Gosar Latta Chaffetz Gosar LaMalfa Aguilar Butterfield Cohen Calvert Gowdy Long Clawson (FL) Gowdy Lamborn Ashford Capps Connolly Carter (GA) Granger Loudermilk Coffman Granger Lance Bass Capuano Conyers Carter (TX) Graves (GA) Love Cole Graves (GA) Latta Beatty Ca´ rdenas Cooper Chabot Graves (MO) Lucas Collins (GA) Graves (LA) LoBiondo Becerra Carney Costa Chaffetz Griffith Luetkemeyer Collins (NY) Graves (MO) Long Bera Carson (IN) Costello (PA) Clawson (FL) Grothman Lummis Comstock Griffith Loudermilk Beyer Cartwright Courtney Coffman Guthrie MacArthur Conaway Grothman Love Bishop (GA) Castor (FL) Crowley Cole Hardy Marchant Cook Guinta Lucas Blumenauer Castro (TX) Cuellar Collins (GA) Harper Marino Costa Guthrie Luetkemeyer Bonamici Chu, Judy Cummings Collins (NY) Harris Massie Costello (PA) Hanna Lummis Boyle, Brendan Cicilline Curbelo (FL) Comstock Hartzler McCarthy Cramer Hardy MacArthur F. Clark (MA) Davis (CA) Conaway Heck (NV) McCaul Crawford Harper Marchant Brady (PA) Clarke (NY) Davis, Danny Cook Hensarling McClintock Crenshaw Harris Marino Brown (FL) Clay DeFazio Cramer Herrera Beutler McHenry Cuellar Hartzler Massie Brownley (CA) Cleaver DeGette Crawford Hice, Jody B. McKinley

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.011 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 McMorris Rice (SC) Thompson (PA) Grothman Massie Rush Newhouse Roskam Thornberry Rodgers Rigell Thornberry Guinta McCarthy Russell Noem Ross Tiberi McSally Roby Tiberi Guthrie McCaul Salmon Nolan Roybal-Allard Tipton Meadows Roe (TN) Tipton Hardy McClintock Sanford Norcross Ruiz Titus Messer Rogers (AL) Trott Harris McHenry Scalise Nugent Ruppersberger Tonko Mica Rogers (KY) Turner Hartzler McMorris Schweikert Nunes Ryan (OH) Torres Miller (FL) Rohrabacher Valadao Hensarling Rodgers Scott, Austin O’Rourke Sa´ nchez, Linda Tsongas Miller (MI) Rokita Wagner Hice, Jody B. McSally Sensenbrenner Pallone T. Turner Moolenaar Rooney (FL) Walberg Hill Meadows Sessions Pascrell Sanchez, Loretta Valadao Mooney (WV) Ros-Lehtinen Holding Messer Walden Shimkus Payne Sarbanes Van Hollen Mullin Roskam Hudson Mica Walker Shuster Pelosi Schakowsky Vargas Mulvaney Ross Huelskamp Miller (FL) Walorski Murphy (PA) Rothfus Huizenga (MI) Miller (MI) Smith (MO) Perlmutter Schiff Veasey Neugebauer Rouzer Walters, Mimi Hultgren Moolenaar Smith (NE) Peters Schrader Vela Newhouse Royce Weber (TX) Hunter Mooney (WV) Smith (NJ) Peterson Scott (VA) Vela´ zquez Noem Russell Webster (FL) Hurd (TX) Mullin Smith (TX) Pingree Scott, David Visclosky Nugent Salmon Wenstrup Hurt (VA) Mulvaney Stewart Pocan Serrano Walden Nunes Sanford Westerman Issa Murphy (PA) Stutzman Polis Sewell (AL) Walz Olson Scalise Westmoreland Jenkins (KS) Neugebauer Trott Price (NC) Sherman Wasserman Palazzo Schrader Whitfield Johnson (OH) Olson Upton Quigley Simpson Schultz Palmer Schweikert Williams Johnson, Sam Palazzo Wagner Rangel Sinema Waters, Maxine Perry Scott, Austin Wilson (SC) Jones Palmer Walberg Ratcliffe Sires Watson Coleman Peterson Sensenbrenner Wittman Jordan Paulsen Walker Reed Slaughter Welch Pittenger Sessions Womack Kelly (MS) Perry Walorski Reichert Smith (WA) Westmoreland Pitts Shimkus Woodall King (IA) Pittenger Walters, Mimi Renacci Speier Whitfield Poliquin Shuster Yoder Kline Pitts Weber (TX) Rice (NY) Stefanik Wilson (FL) Pompeo Simpson Yoho Knight Poliquin Webster (FL) Richmond Stivers Womack Posey Smith (MO) Labrador Pompeo Young (AK) Wenstrup Rigell Swalwell (CA) Yarmuth Price, Tom Smith (NE) LaMalfa Posey Young (IA) Westerman Roby Takano Young (AK) Ratcliffe Smith (TX) Lamborn Price, Tom Young (IN) Williams Rogers (KY) Thompson (CA) Zinke Reed Stewart Lance Ribble Renacci Stivers Zeldin LoBiondo Rice (SC) Wilson (SC) Rooney (FL) Thompson (MS) Ribble Stutzman Zinke Long Roe (TN) Wittman Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (PA) Loudermilk Rogers (AL) Woodall NOT VOTING—6 Love Rohrabacher Yoder NOT VOTING—4 Yoho Graves (LA) Huelskamp Poe (TX) Lucas Rokita Hastings Poe (TX) Young (IA) Hastings Pearce Takai Luetkemeyer Rothfus Pearce Takai Lummis Rouzer Young (IN) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Marchant Royce Zeldin ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). There is 1 minute remaining. NOES—258 The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Adams DeFazio Jenkins (WV) There is 1 minute remaining. Aderholt DeGette Johnson (GA) b 1423 Aguilar Delaney Johnson, E. B. So the amendment was rejected. Amodei DeLauro Jolly b 1427 Ashford DelBene Joyce The result of the vote was announced Barletta Denham Kaptur So the amendment was rejected. as above recorded. Bass Dent Katko Beatty DeSaulnier Keating AMENDMENT NO. 43 OFFERED BY MRS. The result of the vote was announced Becerra Deutch Kelly (IL) as above recorded. BLACKBURN Benishek Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Bera Dingell Kennedy Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I business is the demand for a recorded Beyer Doggett Kildee move that the Committee do now rise. vote on the amendment offered by the Bishop (GA) Dold Kilmer Bishop (UT) Donovan Kind The motion was agreed to. gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Blumenauer Doyle, Michael King (NY) BLACKBURN) on which further pro- Bonamici F. Kinzinger (IL) Accordingly, the Committee rose; ceedings were postponed and on which Bost Duckworth Kirkpatrick and the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. Boyle, Brendan Edwards Kuster the noes prevailed by voice vote. F. Ellison LaHood WAGNER) having assumed the chair, The Clerk will redesignate the Brady (PA) Ellmers (NC) Langevin Mr. HOLDING, Acting Chair of the Com- amendment. Brown (FL) Emmer (MN) Larsen (WA) Brownley (CA) Engel Larson (CT) mittee of the Whole House on the state The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bustos Eshoo Latta of the Union, reported that that Com- ment. Butterfield Esty Lawrence mittee, having had under consideration RECORDED VOTE Calvert Farr Lee Capps Fitzpatrick Levin the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropria- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Capuano Fleischmann Lewis tions for the Department of the Inte- has been demanded. Ca´ rdenas Fortenberry Lieu, Ted rior, environment, and related agencies A recorded vote was ordered. Carney Foster Lipinski The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Loebsack for the fiscal year ending September 30, Carter (TX) Frelinghuysen Lofgren 2017, and for other purposes, had come minute vote. Cartwright Fudge Lowenthal The vote was taken by electronic de- Castor (FL) Gabbard Lowey to no resolution thereon. vice, and there were—ayes 171, noes 258, Castro (TX) Gallego Lujan Grisham Chu, Judy Garamendi (NM) f not voting 4, as follows: Cicilline Gibson Luja´ n, Ben Ray [Roll No. 438] Clark (MA) Graham (NM) Clarke (NY) Granger Lynch ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER AYES—171 Clay Grayson MacArthur Abraham Bucshon Duncan (SC) Cleaver Green, Al Maloney, PRO TEMPORE Allen Burgess Duncan (TN) Clyburn Green, Gene Carolyn Amash Byrne Farenthold Cohen Grijalva Maloney, Sean The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Babin Carter (GA) Fincher Cole Gutie´rrez Marino ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Barr Chabot Fleming Collins (NY) Hahn Matsui Barton Chaffetz Flores Connolly Hanna McCollum will resume on questions previously Bilirakis Clawson (FL) Forbes Conyers Harper McDermott postponed. Bishop (MI) Coffman Foxx Costa Heck (NV) McGovern Black Collins (GA) Franks (AZ) Costello (PA) Heck (WA) McKinley Votes will be taken in the following Blackburn Comstock Garrett Courtney Herrera Beutler McNerney order: Blum Conaway Gibbs Cramer Higgins Meehan Boustany Cook Gohmert Crenshaw Himes Meeks Ordering the previous question on Brady (TX) Cooper Goodlatte Crowley Hinojosa Meng House Resolution 822; and adoption of Brat Crawford Gosar Cuellar Honda Moore Bridenstine Culberson Gowdy Cummings Hoyer Moulton House Resolution 822, if ordered. Brooks (AL) Davidson Graves (GA) Curbelo (FL) Huffman Murphy (FL) All electronic votes will be conducted Brooks (IN) DeSantis Graves (LA) Davis (CA) Israel Nadler Buchanan DesJarlais Graves (MO) Davis, Danny Jackson Lee Napolitano as 5-minute votes. Buck Duffy Griffith Davis, Rodney Jeffries Neal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.012 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4843 PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Moolenaar Rogers (AL) Thornberry ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO Mooney (WV) Rogers (KY) Tiberi Mullin Rohrabacher Tipton The SPEAKER pro tempore (during HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 764, Mulvaney Rokita Trott the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE Murphy (PA) Rooney (FL) Turner ing. PROGRAM AMENDMENTS ACT OF Neugebauer Ros-Lehtinen Upton 2015; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDER- Newhouse Roskam Valadao b 1435 ATION OF S. 304, MOTOR VEHICLE Noem Ross Wagner So the previous question was ordered. SAFETY WHISTLEBLOWER ACT; Nugent Rothfus Walberg The result of the vote was announced AND WAIVING A REQUIREMENT Nunes Rouzer Walden as above recorded. OF CLAUSE 6(A) OF RULE XIII Olson Royce Walker WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDER- Palazzo Russell Walorski ELECTING THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Palmer Salmon Walters, Mimi OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ATION OF CERTAIN RESOLU- Paulsen Sanford Weber (TX) Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. TIONS REPORTED FROM THE Perry Scalise Webster (FL) COMMITTEE ON RULES Peterson Schweikert Wenstrup Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Pittenger Scott, Austin Westerman and ask for its immediate consider- finished business is the vote on order- Pitts Sensenbrenner Westmoreland ation. ing the previous question on the reso- Poliquin Sessions Whitfield The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- Pompeo Shimkus Williams lows: lution (H. Res. 822) providing for con- Posey Shuster Wilson (SC) sideration of the Senate amendment to Price, Tom Simpson Wittman H. RES. 826 the House amendment to the bill (S. Ratcliffe Smith (MO) Womack Resolved, That Philip George Kiko of the 764) to reauthorize and amend the Na- Reed Smith (NE) Woodall State of Ohio, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief tional Sea Grant College Program Act, Reichert Smith (NJ) Yoder Administrative Officer of the House of Rep- and for other purposes; providing for Renacci Smith (TX) Yoho resentatives, effective August 1, 2016. Ribble Stefanik Young (AK) consideration of the bill (S. 304) to im- The resolution was agreed to. prove motor vehicle safety by encour- Rice (SC) Stewart Young (IA) aging the sharing of certain informa- Rigell Stivers Young (IN) A motion to reconsider was laid on Roby Stutzman Zeldin the table. tion; and waiving a requirement of Roe (TN) Thompson (PA) Zinke clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to The SPEAKER. Will the Chief Ad- consideration of certain resolutions re- NAYS—183 ministrative Officer-designate please ported from the Committee on Rules, Adams Fudge Napolitano take the well. on which the yeas and nays were or- Aguilar Gabbard Neal The Chair will now administer the dered. Ashford Gallego Nolan oath of office to the Chief Administra- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Bass Garamendi Norcross tive Officer. Beatty tion. Graham O’Rourke Mr. Kiko appeared at the bar of the Becerra Grayson Pallone The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bera Green, Al Pascrell House and took the oath of office, as question is on ordering the previous Beyer Green, Gene Payne follows: question. Bishop (GA) Grijalva Pelosi Do you solemnly swear or affirm that you This will be a 5-minute vote. Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Perlmutter Bonamici will support and defend the Constitution of Hahn Peters The vote was taken by electronic de- Boyle, Brendan the United States against all enemies, for- Heck (WA) Pingree eign and domestic; that you will bear true vice, and there were—yeas 245, nays F. Higgins 183, not voting 5, as follows: Brady (PA) Pocan faith and allegiance to the same; that you Himes Polis take this obligation freely, without any Brown (FL) Hinojosa [Roll No. 439] Price (NC) Brownley (CA) Honda mental reservation or purpose of evasion; YEAS—245 Quigley Bustos Hoyer and that you will well and faithfully dis- Rangel Abraham DeSantis Hunter Butterfield Huffman charge the duties of the office on which you Aderholt DesJarlais Hurd (TX) Capps Israel Rice (NY) are about to enter, so help you God. Allen Diaz-Balart Hurt (VA) Capuano Jackson Lee Richmond Ca´ rdenas Roybal-Allard The SPEAKER. Congratulations, Mr. Amash Dold Issa Jeffries Kiko. Amodei Donovan Jenkins (KS) Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz Babin Duffy Jenkins (WV) Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Ruppersberger Without objection, 5-minute voting Barletta Duncan (SC) Johnson (OH) Cartwright Kaptur Rush will continue. Barr Duncan (TN) Johnson, Sam Castor (FL) Keating Ryan (OH) There was no objection. Barton Ellmers (NC) Castro (TX) ´ Jolly Kelly (IL) Sanchez, Linda The SPEAKER. The question is on Benishek Emmer (MN) Jones Chu, Judy Kennedy T. Bilirakis Farenthold Jordan Cicilline Kildee Sanchez, Loretta the resolution. Bishop (MI) Fincher Joyce Clark (MA) Kilmer Sarbanes The question was taken; and the Bishop (UT) Fitzpatrick Katko Clarke (NY) Kind Schakowsky Speaker announced that the ayes ap- Black Fleischmann Kelly (MS) Clay Kirkpatrick Schiff peared to have it. Blackburn Fleming Kelly (PA) Cleaver Kuster Schrader Blum Flores King (IA) Clyburn Langevin Scott (VA) RECORDED VOTE Bost Forbes Cohen King (NY) Larsen (WA) Scott, David Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I de- Boustany Fortenberry Connolly Kinzinger (IL) Larson (CT) Serrano mand a recorded vote. Brady (TX) Foxx Kline Conyers Lawrence Sewell (AL) Brat Franks (AZ) Knight Cooper Lee Sherman A recorded vote was ordered. Bridenstine Frelinghuysen Labrador Costa Levin Sinema The SPEAKER. This will be a 5- Brooks (AL) Garrett LaHood Courtney Lewis Sires minute vote. Brooks (IN) Gibbs Crowley LaMalfa Lieu, Ted Slaughter The vote was taken by electronic de- Buchanan Gibson Lamborn Cuellar Lipinski Smith (WA) Cummings Buck Gohmert Lance Loebsack Speier vice, and there were—ayes 242, noes 185, Davis (CA) Bucshon Goodlatte Latta Lofgren Swalwell (CA) not voting 6, as follows: Davis, Danny Burgess Gosar LoBiondo Lowenthal Takano [Roll No. 440] Byrne Gowdy DeFazio Long Lowey Thompson (CA) Calvert Granger DeGette AYES—242 Loudermilk Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) Carter (GA) Graves (GA) Delaney (NM) Love Titus Abraham Buchanan Crenshaw Carter (TX) Graves (LA) DeLauro Luja´ n, Ben Ray Lucas Tonko Aderholt Buck Culberson Chabot Graves (MO) DelBene (NM) Luetkemeyer Torres Allen Bucshon Curbelo (FL) Chaffetz Griffith Lummis DeSaulnier Lynch Tsongas Amodei Burgess Davidson Clawson (FL) Grothman MacArthur Deutch Maloney, Babin Byrne Davis, Rodney Carolyn Van Hollen Coffman Guinta Marchant Dingell Barletta Calvert Denham Maloney, Sean Vargas Cole Guthrie Marino Doggett Barr Carter (GA) Dent Matsui Veasey Collins (GA) Hanna Massie Doyle, Michael Barton Carter (TX) DeSantis F. McCollum Vela´ zquez Collins (NY) Hardy McCarthy Benishek Chabot DesJarlais Duckworth McDermott Visclosky Comstock Harper McCaul Bilirakis Chaffetz Diaz-Balart Edwards McGovern Walz Conaway Harris McClintock Bishop (MI) Clawson (FL) Dold Ellison McNerney Wasserman Cook Hartzler McHenry Bishop (UT) Coffman Donovan Engel Meeks Schultz, Costello (PA) Heck (NV) McKinley Black Cole Duffy Eshoo Meng Waters, Maxine Cramer Hensarling McMorris Blackburn Collins (GA) Duncan (SC) Esty Moore Watson Coleman Crawford Herrera Beutler Rodgers Blum Collins (NY) Duncan (TN) Farr Moulton Welch Crenshaw Hice, Jody B. McSally Bost Comstock Ellmers (NC) Foster Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Culberson Hill Meadows Boustany Conaway Emmer (MN) Frankel (FL) Nadler Yarmuth Curbelo (FL) Holding Meehan Brady (TX) Cook Farenthold Davidson Hudson Messer NOT VOTING—5 Brat Costello (PA) Fincher Davis, Rodney Huelskamp Mica Bridenstine Cramer Fitzpatrick Denham Huizenga (MI) Miller (FL) Hastings Poe (TX) Vela Brooks (IN) Crawford Fleischmann Dent Hultgren Miller (MI) Pearce Takai

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:47 Sep 29, 2016 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 8472 E:\RECORD16\JUL2016\H13JY6.REC H13JY6 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H4844 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Fleming Lamborn Rogers (KY) Lujan Grisham Peters Sires tion. Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113, 164 (1973). The Flores Lance Rohrabacher (NM) Peterson Slaughter Court cited with approval a policy that ‘‘neither Forbes Latta Rokita Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pingree Smith (WA) physician, hospital, nor hospital personnel shall (NM) Pocan Fortenberry LoBiondo Rooney (FL) Speier be required to perform any act violative of per- Foxx Long Ros-Lehtinen Maloney, Polis Swalwell (CA) sonally-held moral principles’’, 410 U.S. at 143 Franks (AZ) Loudermilk Roskam Carolyn Price (NC) Takano n. 38, and cited State laws upholding this prin- Frelinghuysen Love Ross Maloney, Sean Quigley Thompson (CA) Garrett Lucas Rothfus Matsui Rangel Thompson (MS) ciple. Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179, 197–8 (1973). McCollum Rice (NY) Gibbs Luetkemeyer Rouzer Titus (3) Congress’s enactments to protect this right Gibson Lummis Royce McDermott Richmond Tonko of conscience in health care include the Church Gohmert Lynch Russell McGovern Roybal-Allard Torres amendment of 1973 (42 U.S.C. 300a–7), the Coats/ Goodlatte MacArthur Salmon McNerney Ruiz Snowe amendment of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 238n), and Gosar Marchant Sanford Meeks Ruppersberger Tsongas Gowdy Marino Scalise Meng Rush Van Hollen the Weldon amendment approved by Congresses Granger Massie Schweikert Moore Ryan (OH) Vargas and Presidents of both parties every year since Graves (GA) McCarthy Scott, Austin Moulton Sa´ nchez, Linda Veasey 2004. Graves (LA) McCaul Sensenbrenner Murphy (FL) T. Vela (4) None of these laws explicitly provides a Graves (MO) McClintock Sessions Nadler Sanchez, Loretta Vela´ zquez ‘‘private right of action’’ so victims of discrimi- Griffith McHenry Shimkus Napolitano Sarbanes Visclosky nation can defend their conscience rights in Grothman McKinley Shuster Neal Schakowsky Walz court, and administrative enforcement by the Guinta McMorris Simpson Nolan Schiff Wasserman Department of Health and Human Services Of- Guthrie Rodgers Smith (MO) Norcross Schrader Schultz Hanna McSally Smith (NJ) O’Rourke Scott (VA) Waters, Maxine fice for Civil Rights has been lax, at times allow- Hardy Meadows Smith (TX) Pallone Scott, David Watson Coleman ing cases to languish for years without resolu- Harper Meehan Stefanik Pascrell Serrano Welch tion. Harris Messer Stewart Payne Sewell (AL) Wilson (FL) (5) Defying the Federal Weldon amendment, Pelosi Hartzler Mica Stivers Sherman Yarmuth California’s Department of Managed Health Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Stutzman Perlmutter Sinema Care has mandated coverage for all elective Hensarling Miller (MI) Thompson (PA) abortions in all health plans under its jurisdic- Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Thornberry NOT VOTING—6 Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Tiberi Hastings Pearce Smith (NE) tion. Other States such as New York and Wash- Hill Mullin Tipton Kelly (IL) Poe (TX) Takai ington have taken or considered similar action, Holding Mulvaney Trott and some States may go farther to require all Hudson Murphy (PA) Turner b 1443 physicians and hospitals to provide or facilitate Huelskamp Neugebauer Upton So the resolution was agreed to. abortions. On June 21, 2016, the Administration Huizenga (MI) Newhouse Valadao The result of the vote was announced concluded a nearly two-year investigation of Hultgren Noem Wagner this matter by determining that California’s de- Hunter Nugent Walberg as above recorded. Hurd (TX) Nunes Walden A motion to reconsider was laid on cision to require insurance plans under the Cali- Hurt (VA) Olson Walker the table. fornia Department for Managed Health Care Issa Palazzo Walorski authority to cover all legal abortion services did Jenkins (KS) Palmer Walters, Mimi Stated for: not violate the Weldon amendment. This inter- Jenkins (WV) Paulsen Weber (TX) Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, pretation means that individuals will have to Johnson (OH) Perry Webster (FL) on rollcall No. 440, I was unavoidably de- choose between ignoring their conscience or for- Johnson, Sam Pittenger Wenstrup going health care coverage. Jolly Pitts Westerman tained. Had I been present, I would have Jones Poliquin Westmoreland voted ‘‘yes.’’ (6) The vast majority of medical professionals do not perform abortions, with 86 percent of ob/ Jordan Pompeo Whitfield f Joyce Posey Williams gyns unwilling to provide them in a recent study Katko Price, Tom Wilson (SC) b 1445 (Obstetrics & Gynecology, Sept. 2011) and the Kelly (MS) Ratcliffe Wittman great majority of hospitals choosing to do so in Kelly (PA) Reed Womack CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT OF rare cases or not at all. King (IA) Reichert Woodall 2016 (7) A health care provider’s decision not to King (NY) Renacci Yoder participate in an abortion, like Congress’s deci- Kinzinger (IL) Ribble Yoho Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, sion not to fund most abortions, erects no new Kline Rice (SC) Young (AK) pursuant to House Resolution 822, I Knight Rigell Young (IA) barrier to those seeking to perform or undergo Labrador Roby Young (IN) call up the bill (S. 304) to improve abortions but leaves each party free to act as he LaHood Roe (TN) Zeldin motor vehicle safety by encouraging or she wishes. LaMalfa Rogers (AL) Zinke the sharing of certain information, and (8) Such protection poses no conflict with ask for its immediate consideration in other Federal laws, such as the law requiring NOES—185 the House. emergency stabilizing treatment for a pregnant Adams Conyers Grijalva The Clerk read the title of the bill. woman and her unborn child when either is in Aguilar Cooper Gutie´rrez The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. distress (Emergency Medical Treatment and Ac- Amash Costa Hahn tive Labor Act). As the Obama administration Ashford Courtney Heck (WA) FOXX). Pursuant to House Resolution has said, these areas of law have operated side Bass Crowley Higgins 822, an amendment in the nature of a by side for many years and both should be fully Beatty Cuellar Himes substitute consisting of the text of Becerra Cummings Hinojosa enforced (76 Federal Register 9968–77 (2011) at Bera Davis (CA) Honda Rules Committee Print 114–61 is adopt- 9973). Beyer Davis, Danny Hoyer ed, and the bill, as amended, is consid- (9) Reaffirming longstanding Federal policy Bishop (GA) DeFazio Huffman ered read. on conscience rights and providing a right of ac- Blumenauer DeGette Israel The text of the bill, as amended, is as tion in cases where it is violated allows long- Bonamici Delaney Jackson Lee standing and widely supported Federal laws to Boyle, Brendan DeLauro follows: Jeffries work as intended. F. DelBene Johnson (GA) S. 304 SEC. 3. PROHIBITING GOVERNMENTAL DISCRIMI- Brady (PA) DeSaulnier Johnson, E. B. Brooks (AL) Deutch Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- NATION AGAINST PROVIDERS OF Kaptur Brown (FL) Dingell resentatives of the United States of America in HEALTH SERVICES THAT ARE NOT Keating Brownley (CA) Doggett INVOLVED IN ABORTION. Kennedy Congress assembled, Bustos Doyle, Michael Title II of the Public Health Service Act (42 Kildee SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Butterfield F. U.S.C. 202 et seq.) is amended by inserting after Kilmer This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Conscience Pro- Capps Duckworth section 245 the following: Capuano Edwards Kind tection Act of 2016’’. Kirkpatrick ‘‘SEC. 245A. PROHIBITING GOVERNMENTAL DIS- Ca´ rdenas Ellison SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Kuster CRIMINATION AGAINST PROVIDERS Carney Engel Congress finds as follows: Carson (IN) Eshoo Langevin OF HEALTH SERVICES THAT ARE Cartwright Esty Larsen (WA) (1) Thomas Jefferson stated a conviction com- NOT INVOLVED IN ABORTION. Castor (FL) Farr Larson (CT) mon to our Nation’s founders when he declared ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any other Castro (TX) Foster Lawrence in 1809 that ‘‘[n]o provision in our Constitution law, the Federal Government, and any State or Chu, Judy Frankel (FL) Lee ought to be dearer to man than that which pro- local government that receives Federal financial Cicilline Fudge Levin tects the rights of conscience against the enter- assistance, may not penalize, retaliate against, Clark (MA) Gabbard Lewis prises of the civil authority’’. or otherwise discriminate against a health care Lieu, Ted Clarke (NY) Gallego (2) In 1973, the Supreme Court concluded that provider on the basis that the provider does Clay Garamendi Lipinski Cleaver Graham Loebsack the government must leave the abortion decision not— Clyburn Grayson Lofgren ‘‘to the medical judgment of the pregnant wom- ‘‘(1) perform, refer for, pay for, or otherwise Cohen Green, Al Lowenthal an’s attending physician’’, recognizing that a participate in abortion; Connolly Green, Gene Lowey physician may choose not to participate in abor- ‘‘(2) provide or sponsor abortion coverage; or

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President Clinton built con- voluntarily electing to participate in abortions tion 401 of the Health Programs Extension Act science protections into managed care or abortion referrals; of 1973 regarding an objection to abortion. plans for Medicaid and Medicare re- ‘‘(2) to prevent any health care provider from ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES NOT RE- garding referrals. In 1977, as part of the voluntarily electing to provide or sponsor abor- QUIRED.—An action under this section may be Balanced Budget Act, almost identical tion coverage or health benefits coverage that commenced, and relief may be granted, without conscience protections were applied to includes abortion; regard to whether the party commencing the ac- Medicare Choice Plans. The conference ‘‘(3) to prevent an accrediting agency, the tion has sought or exhausted available adminis- Federal government, or a State or local govern- trative remedies. report that included these exemptions ment from establishing standards of medical ‘‘(d) DEFENDANTS IN ACTIONS UNDER THIS was widely supported by Democratic competency applicable only to those who have SECTION MAY INCLUDE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES lawmakers like now-Vice President knowingly, voluntarily, and specifically elected AS WELL AS OTHERS.— BIDEN, now-Secretary of State Kerry, to perform abortions, or from enforcing contrac- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—An action under this sec- and Democratic Leader NANCY PELOSI, tual obligations applicable only to those who, as tion may be maintained against, among others, to name a few. part of such contract, knowingly, voluntarily, a party that is a Federal or State governmental In 1998 and again in 1999, the Clinton and specifically elect to provide abortions; entity. Relief in an action under this section ‘‘(4) to affect, or be affected by, section 1867 of may include money damages even if the defend- administration took the initiative to the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395dd, com- ant is such a governmental entity. add two separate conscience protec- monly referred to as the ‘Emergency Medical ‘‘(2) DEFINITION.—For the purposes of this tions to the Federal employees health Treatment and Active Labor Act’); or subsection, the term ‘State governmental entity’ benefit program. Many of these protec- ‘‘(5) to supersede any law enacted by any means a State, a local government within a tions have been renewed annually by State for the purpose of regulating insurance, State, and any agency or other governmental Presidents Clinton and Bush and, yes, except as specified in subsection (a). unit or subdivision of a State or of such a local by President Obama. ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall government. One of these protections is the designate the Director of the Office for Civil ‘‘(e) NATURE OF RELIEF.—In an action under Rights of the Department of Health and Human this section, the court shall grant— Weldon amendment, a longstanding Services— ‘‘(1) all necessary equitable and legal relief, conscience safeguard in appropriations ‘‘(1) to receive complaints alleging a violation including, where appropriate, declaratory relief law. This protection provides that of this section, section 245 of this Act, or any of and compensatory damages, to prevent the oc- States and localities receiving Federal subsections (b) through (e) of section 401 of the currence, continuance, or repetition of the des- funds may not discriminate against a Health Programs Extension Act of 1973; and ignated violation and to compensate for losses healthcare entity on the basis that ‘‘(2) to pursue the investigation of such com- resulting from the designated violation; and plaints in coordination with the Attorney Gen- ‘‘(2) to a prevailing plaintiff, reasonable attor- they do not ‘‘provide, pay for, provide eral. neys’ fees and litigation expenses as part of the coverage of, or refer for abortions.’’ ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- costs.’’. Troublingly, those encountering dis- tion: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The bill crimination cannot even look to the ‘‘(1) FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—The shall be debatable for 1 hour, equally Office for Civil Rights for help. The Of- term ‘Federal financial assistance’ means Fed- divided and controlled by the chair and fice for Civil Rights within HHS re- eral payments to cover the cost of health care cently reinterpreted existing law to services or benefits, or other Federal payments, ranking minority member of the Com- grants, or loans to promote or otherwise facili- mittee on Energy and Commerce. find a California mandate directing all tate health-related activities. The gentlewoman from Tennessee health insurers to remove coverage ex- ‘‘(2) HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.—The term (Mrs. BLACKBURN) and the gentle- clusions and limitations for elective ‘health care provider’ means— woman from Colorado (Ms. DEGETTE) abortions to be consistent with the ‘‘(A) an individual physician, nurse, or other each will control 30 minutes. Weldon amendment. health care professional; The Chair recognizes the gentle- Americans should not have to rely on ‘‘(B) a hospital, health system, or other health the whim of attorneys at HHS to be care facility or organization (including a party woman from Tennessee. to a proposed merger or other collaborative ar- PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PROCEEDINGS ON protected from discrimination. This is rangement relating to health services, and an MOTION TO RECOMMIT why we are here today—to discuss fair- entity resulting therefrom); Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, ness, to protect Americans’ rights. ‘‘(C) a provider-sponsored organization, an I ask unanimous consent that the ques- Here is what the Conscience Protec- accountable care organization, or a health tion of adopting a motion to recommit tion Act does: maintenance organization; on S. 304 may be subject to postpone- First, the bill reaffirms the protec- ‘‘(D) a social services provider that provides or tions that are found in the Weldon authorizes referrals for health care services; ment as though under clause 8 of rule ‘‘(E) a program of training in the health pro- XX. amendment; fessions or an applicant to or participant in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Second, the bill gives discriminated such a program; objection to the request of the gentle- individuals and entities their day in ‘‘(F) an issuer of health insurance coverage; woman from Tennessee? court through a private right of action; or There was no objection. and ‘‘(G) a group health plan or student health GENERAL LEAVE Third, the bill clarifies that noth- plan, or a sponsor or administrator thereof. ing—nothing—in the legislation pre- ‘‘(3) STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT THAT RE- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, CEIVES FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—The I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- vents providers from voluntarily elect- term ‘State or local government that receives bers may have 5 legislative days to re- ing to participate in abortion or makes Federal financial assistance’ includes every vise and extend their remarks and to changes to the Emergency Medical agency and other governmental unit and sub- include extraneous material on S. 304. Treatment and Active Labor Act. division of a State or local government, if such The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The simple intent of this bill is to State or local government, or any agency or gov- objection to the request of the gentle- stop the government from unfairly co- ernmental unit or subdivision thereof, receives woman from Tennessee? ercing individuals and entities to pro- Federal financial assistance. There was no objection. vide, pay for, provide coverage of, or ‘‘SEC. 245B. CIVIL ACTION FOR CERTAIN VIOLA- TIONS. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, refer for abortions. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—A qualified party may, in I yield myself such time as I may con- Consider the examples of churches in a civil action, obtain appropriate relief with re- sume. California—like Skyline Church in La gard to a designated violation. Madam Speaker, Congress has a long Mesa and Faith Baptist Church in ‘‘(b) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- history of providing strong, bipartisan Santa Barbara—that are currently tion: conscience and freedom protections being forced by the State to cover all ‘‘(1) QUALIFIED PARTY.—The term ‘qualified consistent with our founding principles legal abortion in their healthcare party’ means— ‘‘(A) the Attorney General of the United and the Constitution. It is about fair- plans. States; or ness. It is a cornerstone of our Con- Or the case of a New York nurse, ‘‘(B) any person or entity adversely affected stitution, which is built upon indi- Cathy DeCarlo, who was forced to take by the designated violation. vidual rights and liberties. part in a dismemberment of 22-week-

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It court said she didn’t even have stand- the Conscience Protection Act: for would reinforce existing provisions ing and threw out her case. Foothill Church in Glendora; for Alpine that let health providers opt out of That is why this bill makes it per- Christian Fellowship in El Cajon; for providing such services or even inform- fectly clear. People of faith have stand- the 12 New Jersey nurses who stood up ing people about them. ing, and they deserve relief. to their employer for requiring them to With all of this in mind, I strongly This bill does not ban or restrict train for and participate in abortion; urge my colleagues to oppose this bad abortion in any way. This bill does not and for Cathy DeCarlo, who deserves legislation. Every patient should be change any medical standards or con- her day in court. This is why we need able to make meaningful, informed de- tracts. It does not change any laws re- this legislation. cisions about their health care. Con- garding emergency treatment. All it I reserve the balance of my time. gress needs to stop interfering in wom- does is protect a person’s conscience. Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I en’s health decisions once and for all. Allowing this trend to continue, if we yield myself such time as I may con- I reserve the balance of my time. keep going down this path in this coun- sume. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, try, we will only erode our First I rise in opposition to this bill, which I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Amendment rights further. It will con- is really nothing more than a wolf in Wisconsin (Mr. RYAN), the Speaker of tinue to push people of faith into the sheep’s clothing. It is being touted as the House. sidelines of society. That is not the just simply a conscience clause, but, in (Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin asked and kind of country we want to live in, not fact, it strips away patient protections; was given permission to revise and ex- any of us. it gives employers and healthcare com- tend his remarks.) There is nothing more fulfilling than panies the right to override a woman’s Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam living out your faith, and we want all reproductive healthcare decision; it Speaker, I think we can all agree that people of all faiths to live freely in our vastly expands already damaging exist- in this country no one should be forced country. But we can live out our faith ing laws that restrict women’s abilities to perform an abortion. only if our government respects our to get full insurance coverage; and, Look, I know we disagree about when faith. That is why we need to pass this just to add, it would clog the courts be- life begins; I know we disagree about bill. cause it would create private rights of what government should do about it; I want to thank Congressman JOHN action for healthcare entities to en- and, however strongly I hold my be- FLEMING and I want to thank Congress- force the law. liefs, I also know my friends on the woman DIANE BLACK for their out- Now, existing so-called conscience other side of the issue feel just as standing work on this. JOHN and DIANE provisions are bad enough, but what strongly. I respect those disagree- have done the Lord’s work on defend- they apply to is existing healthcare en- ments. But whoever you are, whatever ing people’s conscience rights. It is the tities. What this bill would do is some- you believe, I think this is one thing First Amendment of the Constitution, thing that has never been done before. that we all should agree on: no one and it is under assault. This is some- It would allow employers and others to should be forced to violate their con- thing that keeps us free. This is some- exercise this right; it would require science, least of all by the Federal Gov- thing that makes us uniquely Amer- OCR and DOJ to investigate claims of ernment. That is all this bill says. ican. This is something that says men discrimination; and it would expand The Federal Government, or anyone and women of conscience have rights the definition of healthcare entities. who receives taxpayer dollars, cannot that must be protected. And when our All of this would just simply interfere discriminate against healthcare pro- own government tramples upon and with a woman’s ability to get accurate viders who do not perform abortions; throws under the bus those rights, we information about treatment options and if they do discriminate, this bill have to act. That is why we are here and could lead to her being deprived of says that the victims will have two today. They have been out front on this timely emergency care. avenues of relief: either file a com- issue constantly leading this charge, There is already plenty of evidence plaint with the Department of Health and I am thankful for these warriors. that current conscience provisions and Human Services, or file a civil suit I have got to say to my colleagues, jeopardize women’s health and safety. in court. That is it. That is what this this is something that everyone should They create confusion about whether bill does. be in favor of, because if you believe in healthcare providers are required to Now, opponents say that this kind of free speech, if you believe in freedom of offer critical care in emergency situa- thing just doesn’t ever happen, nobody religion, then you believe in freedom of tions. in their right mind would force some- conscience, then you believe in all of I have heard some heart-wrenching one against their will to help with an the First Amendment. That is why I stories about what happened to the abortion. Well, tell that to Cathy ask each and every one of my col- women. Let me just tell you one of DeCarlo. She was a nurse at Mount leagues to support this bill. them. Tamesha Means of Muskegon, Sinai Hospital in New York City. A few Michigan, was only 18 weeks pregnant years ago, she was forced to help with b 1500 when her water broke. The nearest hos- an abortion. Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I pital, Mercy Health Partners, didn’t Madam Speaker, this is not an iso- yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman pursue the normal course of treatment, lated incident. There have been cases from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY). inducing labor for a pregnancy that of nurses being suspended or threat- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, wasn’t viable, in order to avoid risky ened with firing solely for the offense let’s talk about conscience and whose complications. Instead, what they did of following their conscience. conscience should prevail in a decision is they gave her painkillers and they And now the State of California re- about what a woman does with her sent her home. Over the next 2 days, quires all health insurance plans to body and who makes that decision. Tamesha returned to the hospital cover abortion. So if you are a church Is it the conscience of an insurance twice, bleeding and in severe pain, run- or if you are a religious school, it company? ning a high fever, only to get more or doesn’t matter, you must cover this That is already in the law. less the same response. They were com- procedure; and if it violates your con- Is it the conscience of her boss who pleting the papers to send her home a science, too bad. This is a disturbing makes the decision? third time—a third time—when she trend. Clearly, it is not the consciences of started to deliver a very premature in- What is more disturbing is that the American women in this piece of legis- fant, dead within hours. Federal Government has not been pro- lation. The bottom line is it sounds to

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In America, we have she has access to contraceptives. Next, abortion, which already greatly limits Amish farmers, modern artists, stock Republicans passed legislation to pre- women’s access to legal procedures. market analysts, teachers, oil rig vent a woman from choosing the med- This bill would further extend the dan- workers. We have the left and the ical provider that best meets her needs. gerous law by allowing health plan right—Republican and Democrat—and Today, Republicans are bringing an- sponsors—that means employers—to every single one is just as American as other bill to the House floor to limit a deny female employees access to legal the other. It is not easy to make this woman’s right to make the best deci- medical services because the boss has a crazy experiment called ‘‘America’’ sion for herself and her family. moral objection to it, not the woman work, but we do because we respect This bill is not about protecting the who is making the most personal of de- that people may live in ways by which conscience rights of healthcare entities cisions here. we don’t approve and have opinions to not provide or to participate in Women and their doctors, not their that we can’t stand, and they are still abortions. Providers already have bosses, should be making medical deci- our neighbors. This mutual respect is those protections under current law. sions, and no outsider should be able to the lifeblood of a free society. Instead, this bill expands and makes decide something as important as the There are millions of people in this permanent policies that attempt to size or the timing of having a family; country—a majority, in fact—who are limit a woman’s access to her constitu- and a woman’s access to reproductive pro-life. That belief is intimately tied tionally protected right to safe and health should not be dependent on to our love of others and to our respect legal abortions. This bill allows the where she works or on where she goes for human dignity; but many pro-life moral beliefs of an employer’s to limit to school. Americans face a choice no person a woman’s access to healthcare serv- Even more importantly, when a wom- should face. ices. A woman, not her employer, an’s health is in danger, providers Do they violate their consciences or should make decisions about her would not be required to act to protect violate the law? Do they do something health. Her healthcare choices are none the health of that mother. This bill they think is wrong, or do they lose of her boss’s business. would allow them—and this is in the their jobs? I urge my colleagues to stand up for new language—to refuse to facilitate or A nurse in New York was told she women’s health by opposing this harm- to make arrangements for an abortion had to participate in an abortion even ful legislation. if they have a moral objection to it. though she objected. Her supervisor Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, For example, a Catholic hospital could told her, if she didn’t, she could be I yield 4 minutes to the gentlewoman force a doctor to withhold information fired and could even lose her nursing li- from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK), one of about a patient’s medical condition or cense. the authors of this legislation and the options if that information might fa- In my home State of California, a primary sponsor. I thank her for the cilitate a woman’s obtaining an abor- mandate forces pro-life individuals and excellent job that she does on all of the tion. It could also refuse to provide churches to pay for insurance plans pro-life issues that affect not only our transportation to another hospital for that cover the procedure even if doing State, but our country. a woman who is in distress if that hos- so violates their deeply held beliefs. Mrs. BLACK. I thank the gentle- pital provides abortions. That mandate flies directly in the face woman from Tennessee, my colleague This takes away a woman’s right of of the Weldon amendment, which pro- and my friend. conscience, and we should be voting tects conscience rights—something of Madam Speaker, I rise in strong sup- ‘‘no.’’ which this Congress has approved time port of my bill, S. 304, the Conscience Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, and again for decades. Protection Act of 2016. I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from This mandate was challenged at the This legislation would prevent gov- California (Mr. MCCARTHY), the major- Department of Health and Human ernments from penalizing or in any ity leader of the House. Services. It rejected the complaint. So way discriminating against a Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gentle- I met with Secretary Burwell and with healthcare provider for its refusing to woman for yielding. many of our colleagues to ask how this participate in an abortion. In doing so, Madam Speaker, before I begin, I could happen. it would codify an act, known as the want to thank Congressman JOHN How could a State force people to Weldon amendment, which has been at- FLEMING, and I want to thank Con- violate their beliefs? tached to the annual spending bill gresswoman DIANE BLACK. I will tell you that I and the Mem- since 2004 with bipartisan support. Im- Before we come here as Members of bers who were there still don’t have an portantly, the bill would also take the Congress, we have occupations. JOHN answer to our question. law a step further in allowing for a FLEMING happens to be a doctor. DIANE But, Madam Speaker, why is this civil right of action so that the victims BLACK started out as a nurse and is even a debate? Why would this admin- of abortion discrimination would have still a nurse. Her decades of experience, istration want to force someone to vio- their day in court. especially on this issue, are what have late his conscience? Today, if you believe you have been driven her in her work to make it here As President Obama, himself, said discriminated against on the basis of today. early on in his Presidency, ‘‘Let’s refusing to be involved in an abortion, Madam Speaker, I want to be explic- honor the conscience of those who dis- you appeal to the Obama administra- itly clear so as to remove any confu- agree with abortion.’’ I agree whole- tion’s Department of Health and sion about what this legislation is and heartedly with that statement. Human Services. why we are voting on it today. This bill Voting for this bill isn’t voting In the case of Cathy DeCarlo, a pro- is not about abortion. Now, I am pro- against abortion. It is voting against life nurse from New York who was foundly pro-life, and I don’t hide it, but compulsion. It is voting to reaffirm forced by her employer to assist in the this bill isn’t about that. It is about re- that mutual respect is necessary for a abortion of a 22-week pre-born baby, it specting people with different opinions free society, and only with that respect took HHS 3 years to close its investiga- and letting them live their lives with- can America live in the liberty we have tion into her case. out having the fear of punishment. so long enjoyed. In California, where the Department I am not asking people to change Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I of Managed Health Care required all in- their closely held beliefs today. After yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman surance plans in the State to offer the all, every law on the books that has from New Jersey (Mr. PALLONE), the coverage of elective abortion, the HHS

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.051 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4848 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 took 2 years to determine that no vio- the lives of so many, including to me. clude abortion—a freedom the existed just lation of the law had occurred; this de- My faith was always a large part of two years ago before California took the dra- spite the fact that the churches and what motivated me as a nurse, as a conian step of mandating abortion in ALL the Christian universities are now re- public health person, and what moti- plans under the authority of the California Department of Managed Health Care. quired to subsidize abortion through vates me now as a Member of Congress. The origins of the directive are as insidious their insurance plans. Perhaps it is because of this that I can- as the directive itself. When the abortion Congress must step in to clarify and not stand on the sidelines when some lobby found out that Catholic Universities in to strengthen our laws so that the con- are trying to use religion as a justifica- California did not cover abortion in their in- science rights of every American are tion for discrimination or to take away surance plans, they sprang to action, initi- protected, because, Madam Speaker, if the decisionmaking powers and respon- ating a meeting with the Department of we lose the right to live according to sibilities of another. Managed Health Care. Less than a year later, the Department did our own convictions, particularly on b 1515 the bidding of Planned Parenthood and the the matter as deeply affecting as abor- Health care and the personal deci- ACLU. They unilaterally inserted abortion tion, we don’t have much left, do we? into each and every insurance plan under After all, it was Thomas Jefferson sions a woman makes are not her boss’ their authority—even plans purchased by who reminded us: ‘‘No provision in our business. It is far past time to get em- CHURCHES and Catholic Universities. Constitution ought to be dearer to man ployers out of the exam room. My amendment anticipated this very sce- than that which protects the rights of We need to trust and value women nario by defining a health insurance plan as conscience against the enterprises of and let them make their own personal a protected health care entity. This allows an insurance company to offer multiple in- civil authority.’’ health decisions with their healthcare providers, with their family, with their surance plans—some with abortion coverage President Obama, himself, echoed and some without to meet the conscience this statement in 2009, saying, ‘‘Let’s faith, not politicians. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I needs of their clients. honor the conscience of those who dis- After the Department of Managed Health agree with abortion.’’ yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Care issued their directive, the plans exclud- If my colleagues won’t listen to the Louisiana (Mr. FLEMING), the author of ing abortion were changed to include abor- pleas of the pro-life Americans who are this legislation and the primary co- tion. This is clear discrimination against the asking for the protection of these most sponsor. plan that excluded abortion, since such plan Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, I in- was no longer permitted to exist basic rights, maybe they will listen to clude in the RECORD the testimony As I explained in my floor statement in the words of their own President. 2004, ‘‘This is a continuation of the Hyde pol- With this bill, I am not seeking to from Honorable Dr. Dave Weldon, au- thor of the Weldon amendment, on this icy of conscience protection... The right of change anyone’s mind on abortion; conscience is fundamental to our American though I hope that one day I can. I am very bill and a few letters I received freedoms. We should guarantee this freedom not asking my colleagues to rule any- from obstetricians and gynecologists by protecting all health care providers from one’s abortion to be illegal; though from across the country. being forced to perform, refer or pay for elec- every act of abortion absolutely breaks STATEMENT BY THE HON. DAVE WELDON, MD, tive abortions.’’ Unfortunately, the current RETIRED FL–15 administration has even twisted this state- my heart. I am not asking my col- CONGRESSIONAL FORUM ON CONSCIENCE RIGHTS, ment to suit their political agenda. leagues to withhold a dime from a sin- JULY 8, 2016 They take this reference to conscience pro- gle abortion provider; although I will Thank you for the opportunity to speak on tection and argue that it must mean that I continue to fight to stop the spending this important issue. The stories shared meant to include a religious or moral test in of my constituents’ dollars to the in- today by the people around this table under- my amendment. This is far from the truth. dustries that take human life. score the very reason I authored the Weldon There is no reasonable way to read my Today I simply ask the Members of amendment. statement as an excuse to airdrop a religious this body to allow the millions of You can imagine my outrage to learn that or moral test into my amendment. The Hyde this administration has gutted my amend- amendment stops ALL federal funding for Americans who believe as I do—in the elective abortion. Similarly, my amendment sanctity of every human life—to abide ment and is allowing ongoing discrimination in California. stops ALL discrimination against entities by those beliefs without having them Over a decade ago, I became aware of the that do not provide, pay for, provide cov- trampled upon by their own govern- Maryland NARAL Hospital Provider Project. erage of, or refer for abortion. ment. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this very This disturbing initiative was designed to Both amendments protect conscience compassionate, reasonable, and modest force abortion into every hospital in Mary- broadly by protecting the freedom of Ameri- bill. land. cans to offer and access health care that does not include abortion. Neither limits its pro- Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I In response to this and similar threats, I tections to cases where someone raises a re- yield 2 minutes to the distinguished drafted my appropriations amendment. It is intended to bring a stop to the abortion in- ligious or moral objection. gentlewoman from California (Mrs. dustry crusade to force this gruesome proce- In the June 21, 2016 letter announcing their CAPPS). dure into every aspect of society. gutting of the Weldon amendment, the Office Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague Recognizing that the abortion lobby’s re- of Civil Rights (OCR) also feebly attempted for yielding. lentless campaign knows no limits, we draft- to twist several more of my comments in Madam Speaker, I rise in strong op- ed the amendment to cover a wide universe their effort to ignore the plain reading of the position to the so-called Conscience of entities. Nurses, doctors, hospitals, even text. health plans themselves are covered entities One begins to wonder, what’s next. How far Protection Act. will the abortion lobby and their allies in the Despite its name, this bill actually under my amendment. Covering individual health plans ensures administration go to force abortion into our does the opposite. It would infringe that insurance companies that are ambiva- health care system? upon the beliefs and values of women lent about abortion can still offer plans that I am deeply concerned that this adminis- across this country, putting their exclude abortion to meet the needs of pur- tration added words to my amendment where bosses’ wishes over their own. This is chasers. they do not exist and ignored other words wrong. It is yet another attempt to We never limited the protection to those clearly articulated in the text. play politics with women’s health. A with religious, moral or conscience objec- We simply can no longer rely on the ad- ministration to enforce the law and must woman’s ability to control when, how, tions. In fact, in my experience as a physi- cian the majority of health professionals offer a private right of action that allows the or whether to have children is central who claim to support Roe v Wade always say Weldon protections to be enforced by the to her conscience, to her health, to her to me that they would never want to be af- Courts. well-being, to her economic stability; filiated with doing an abortion. They too but this bill would consider a woman’s would be protected if the administration ROBERT C. BYRD, wish to be secondary to that of her em- would do their duty to enforce the law. HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, ployer’s. I authored this amendment to protect Charleston, WV, 12 July 16. Let me be personal for just a mo- FREEDOM for people to provide health care Representative JOHN FLEMING and Rep- resentative VICKY HARTZLER, ment. I am the daughter of a minister. free from abortion and FREEDOM for people to access health care and coverage free from House of Representatives, I grew up in a parsonage, and my fa- the scourge of abortion. Washington, DC. ther was a member of the clergy. I un- FREEDOM for people like the pastors here DEAR REPRESENTATIVES FLEMING AND derstand the importance of religion to today to purchase insurance plans that ex- HARTZLER: I am writing in support of the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.052 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4849 Conscience Protection Act, HR. 4828, that Human Rights and nant women, without having to fear outside provides federal legal protection of con- Health, University of legal pressure to perform abortions instead. science regarding abortion for those who Minnesota, Min- Very truly yours, care for pregnant women. My clinical experi- neapolis, MN. ANTHONY LEVATINO, MD, JD. ences spans 25 plus years of clinical care, re- search, publication, and instruction as a THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CARO- ANTHONY P. LEVATINO, MD, JD, Board certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist LINA AT CHAPEL HILL, SCHOOL OF Las Cruces, NM, July 7, 2016. and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. I MEDICINE, daily provide care for women and babies who DEAR REPS. FLEMING AND HARTZLER: I un- Chapel Hill, NC, July 13, 2016. have medically complicated, life-threat- derstand you are seeking congressional ap- Rep. JOHN FLEMING, ening, and uncommon/rare pregnancy com- proval of the Conscience Protection Act Rep. VICKY HARTZLER, plications. Further, as the originator of (H.R. 4828), to prevent government discrimi- House of Representatives, ‘‘perinatal hospice’’, I have cared for (and nation against health care providers who do Washington, DC. still do) dozens of women with babies who not practice abortion. I am writing in sup- DEAR REPRESENTATIVES FLEMING AND have terminal prenatal diagnoses who will port of your efforts. I am a board-certified HARTZLER: I am a board certified specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with a sub-spe- die at, or shortly after, birth. obstetrician gynecologist. I received my No one in my entire 25 plus years of clin- cialty certification in Maternal-Fetal Medi- medical degree from Albany Medical College ical experience has ever been denied appro- cine. I have over thirty-two years of experi- in 1976 and completed my OB-GYN residency priate care because of the exercise of the ence in practice, teaching and research at a rights of conscience in the provision of abor- training at Albany Medical Center in 1980. In major academic health center. During my tion. Women and babies may die in spite of my 36-year career, I have been privileged to career I have cared for numerous women and our best medical efforts, but this unrelated practice obstetrics and gynecology in both babies with complications that increase the to abortion availability or provision. private and university settings, serving as risk of maternal death. In some of these situ- In my understanding of this new federal associate professor of OB-GYN at Albany ations, both a mother and her baby have lost statute, conscience will now be formally and Medical College, medical student director, their lives. I care deeply about the effects legally protected. There is no need for addi- and residency program director. I currently that public policy and legislation can have tional exceptions, or amendments, to this serve as Clinical Professor and Chair of Ob- on both those of us who provide perinatal law as it is presently written. stetrics & Gynecology at the Burrell College care and on our patients. My personal conscience directs me to pro- I am more than happy to discuss this issue of Osteopathic Medicine. I have also dedi- vide the best of care to pregnant women and with either of you or with one of your col- cated many years to private practice and leagues. their unborn children and I am able to do so currently operate a solo gynecology practice Sincerely, without performing abortions, as are several in Las Cruces, NM. I would like to comment BYRON C. CALHOUN, MD, of my colleagues and a proportion of the FACOG, FACS, FASAM, on the claim that government must require residents we train each year. I have not seen MBA, involvement in abortion in order to save a situation where an emergent or even ur- Professor & Vice- women’s lives, because of life threatening gent abortion was needed to prevent a ma- Chair, Department conditions that can and do arise in preg- ternal death. I am aware of, and have read, of Obstetrics and nancy. I can speak to this issue from experi- the Conscience Protection Act, and I am Gynecology, West ence. I no longer perform abortions, but dur- writing to provide my opinion that I support Virginia University- ing my first five years of private practice I the formalization of these protections. No Charleston, Charles- performed approximately 1,200 abortions in- woman at UNC hospitals has ever been de- ton, WV. cluding over 100 second trimester Suction nied care due to her conscience or beliefs; nor does any physician ever feel obliged to D&E procedures up to 24 weeks gestation. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, TWIN direct or change the standard of care for any At Albany Medical Center in the 1990s, I CITIES CAMPUS, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC woman due to race, ethnicity, religion, or HEALTH, personally treated hundreds of women with conscience. I see no need for any exceptions July 6, 2016. life threatening conditions that can arise or or amendments to the law as written. I am available for question or comment or Representatives JOHN FLEMING, MD and worsen during the second and third trimester for further discussion on this matter. VICKY HARTZLER, of pregnancy. In all of those cases, ‘‘termi- House of Representatives, nating’’ the pregnancy—that is, delivering Sincerely, Washington DC. the child—can be life saving. In all such JOHN THORP, MD, DEAR REPRESENTATIVES FLEMING AND cases I treated, abortion was never a viable Hugh McAllister Dis- tinguished Professor HARTZLER: I am a board certified specialist treatment option. By their nature, late-term of Obstetrics and in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Maternal/Fetal abortion procedures require days of prepara- Medicine with 36 years of experience in prac- Gynecology, Pro- tion of the cervix in order to be successful. fessor, Maternal & tice, teaching and research. During that Any attempt to perform an abortion in such time I have cared for hundreds of women and Child Health, School cases—that is, to take the extra steps needed babies with life-threatening, complicated, of Public Health, Di- to ensure that the unborn child does not sur- and rare pregnancy conditions. In some of rector, Women’s Pri- those situations mothers and babies have vive—entails undue and dangerous delay in mary Healthcare. lost their lives despite undergoing the best providing appropriate, truly life-saving care Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, life, available treatment including induced deliv- for women. liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, ery at the margins of viability. I care deeply As an illustration, a patient arrived at Al- those words are inscribed in the Dec- about the effects that public policy and leg- bany Medical Center one night at 28 weeks laration of Independence among our in- islation can have on the care of mothers and gestation with severe pre-eclampsia or tox- alienable rights, but the most impor- babies. emia. Her blood pressure on admission was During my years of practice I have worked tant is life itself. 220/160 and was so dangerously high that she under informal and formal conscience rights As a physician who has delivered was likely minutes or hours away from a protections that permit me to provide the hundreds of babies, a father of four and best pregnancy care without being forced to major stroke. This case was managed suc- a grandfather of three, I think I know perform abortions. I have read the Con- cessfully by rapidly stabilizing the patient’s something about preborn life and about blood pressure, then ‘‘terminating’’ her preg- science Protection Act, H.R. 4828, and I agree the beginning of life itself. with the federal formalization of these pro- nancy by Cesarean section. She and her baby This is much more important than tections. In my years of practice I have did well. This is a typical case in the world of high-risk obstetrics. During my time at just our day-to-day work that we do never seen a woman denied appropriate care here. So a decision in order for a because of the exercise of rights of con- Albany Medical Center I managed hundreds science in this regard. There is no need for of such cases by ‘‘terminating’’ pregnancies healthcare worker or nonhealthcare additional exceptions or amendments to this to save mother’s lives. In all those hundreds worker to participate with an abortion, law as it is written. of cases, the number of unborn children that whether paying for it or actually per- I am happy to discuss this with you or with I had to deliberately kill was zero. forming it, is an immensely important your colleagues. debate that we should have here. Sincerely, Attempting to treat women with truly life- threatening conditions in the late 2nd and It is not just religious grounds, as STEVE CALVIN, MD what is suggested on the other side, but Clinical Associate Pro- 3rd trimester with an abortion entails seri- fessor of Obstetrics/ ous delay of care that is not appropriate in also moral grounds. You see, even an Gynecology and the vast majority of cases. I welcome your atheist can find it against his or her Women’s Health, Co- efforts to ensure that health professionals conscience to participate in any way chair Program in can provide optimal medical care for preg- with an abortion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.023 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4850 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Now, the Conscience Protection Act, The emerging public health crisis of gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. what is it, and why do we need it? Well, Zika. In my home State of Florida, we KENNEDY). I would say, first of all, that it gives a now are approaching 300 cases of Zika, Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, I private right of action to any Amer- including 43 pregnant women. What we thank the gentlewoman from Colorado ican who disagrees with being required know is birth defects and microcephaly for being such a strong voice on wom- to pay insurance that would cover elec- are directly tied to the Zika virus. I en’s rights in this country. tive abortions. Certainly, a healthcare hope that will weigh on everyone’s con- Colleagues, yesterday, this body con- provider that may have to participate science as the Republicans move to- sidered a bill that would codify dis- in any way—a physician, a nurse, any- ward adjournment without taking any crimination against our Nation’s LGBT one—should not be required to do that action on the Zika virus. community under the guise of religious against his or her will. And it protects There was a report yesterday: freedom. Today, we are debating legis- for that. It gives a private right of ac- Infectious-disease experts are shocked that lation that would similarly distort this tion. Congress is about to leave town for the sum- country’s sacred promise of religious Now, why do we need a private right mer without doing anything to combat the liberty and use it as a vehicle to deny of action? Because in the recent exam- Zika virus. ‘‘In the almost 40 years I’ve been in this women access to health care. ple, in California, Secretary Burwell business, I’ve never seen anything like Make no mistake, the ability to free- has failed, has deliberately avoided en- what’s happening with Zika,’’ said an adviser ly and fully practice your faith is a forcing the very law itself, the Weldon to four administrations. fundamental bedrock American lib- amendment, that has been in law for 12 Some infectious-disease experts said erty. But to ensure that liberty for all years. She has failed to enforce that they’re stunned by what’s happened with of us, our Constitution establishes a law. And, therefore, the people of Cali- Zika—months of waiting while the virus’ simple boundary. One person’s sin- fornia, millions of people, do not have reach, and its potential to cause widespread birth defects, in the U.S. has grown. cerely held beliefs cannot trump an- an access to court. They can’t com- other’s. My freedoms and rights cannot So, colleagues, I urge you to defeat plain. They can’t do anything and get be used to limit yours. this discriminatory bill and get back to relief. And in this country, access to abor- the business of the American people, What this bill does is allow them to tion is a right, as our Justices have keeping them safe, like addressing the open that courtroom door and to get ruled time and again. Zika virus, not attacking the constitu- that relief and not be required any So let’s be clear. This bill is not tional rights of women and their abil- longer to participate with abortions, about protecting religious freedom of ity to make their own healthcare deci- spending or otherwise. an employer or insurer. It is about im- sions. Now, the other side might say: What posing the religious views of a few on is the need for this? Is anyone being Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman the healthcare choices of the many. harmed? And this bill is not about protecting from Missouri (Mrs. HARTZLER). I Of course, they are. You have heard women’s health. Instead, it will create of the DeCarlo case, where the nurse thank the gentlewoman for her leader- dangerous, discriminatory barriers to had to participate with putting dis- ship on life issues in this body. access to care for women and their membered body parts back together of Mrs. HARTZLER. Madam Speaker, I families. a 22-week-old fetus. We have the nurses rise today in firm support of the Con- Those who oppose abortion are free of Nassau University Medical Center. science Protection Act. The validity to exercise that belief fully in their In 2010, nine of them were suspended and timeliness of this legislation could personal lives. That is the promise that for refusing to assist in abortions. And not be more important in light of re- our country makes to each of us. But we have many, many other cases. cent events in California in which reli- I would just say to you, in conclusion gious employers are being forced to nowhere does this country promise today, this is the land of the free. This violate their beliefs by purchasing that your government will be the vehi- is, again, life and the pursuit of happi- health coverage for their employees cle through which your beliefs are im- ness. Certainly, it is important that that includes elective abortion. And as posed on someone else—your neighbor, what we do here today, in passing this stories surface, such as those you have your coworker, your employer, or your bill, that we protect the conscience heard about today of nurses being friend. Nowhere do we say that my rights—not just the religious rights forced to participate in abortion proce- faith is more legitimate than yours or but the moral rights—of our fellow dures or else risk losing their job, the that your religious principles outweigh citizens of America. We do the right time to correct this injustice is now. my access to basic civil rights. thing, and we go on, and we work from It is unthinkable that the govern- In fact, the Constitution expressly there. ment could and would force a person to prohibits that sort of system in the Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I act against their personally held be- very first words of the very First yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman liefs, yet that is what is happening. In Amendment. Since those words were from Florida (Ms. CASTOR). a speech in Notre Dame, in 2009, Presi- written, the ever-changing, often elu- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Madam dent Obama said: ‘‘Let’s honor the con- sive balance between religious freedom Speaker, I rise in opposition to S. 304 science of those who disagree with and civil rights in this country has because this Republican bill discrimi- abortion.’’ But those words have rung been fought for every single day nates against women. In fact, it pro- hollow as his administration has sided throughout our history. motes discrimination by sanctioning with those who violate the First Passing this bill is an affront to interference with a woman’s ability to Amendment. It doesn’t have to be like those honest efforts and to the vast make her own personal health deci- this. majority of Americans who value both sions. The Conscience Protection Act ad- their faith and their freedoms. This bill, which was brought to the dresses this discrimination. It gives Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, floor without any hearing in the Con- legal protection to those who choose I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from gress, is being done as the Republicans not to participate in abortions and up- Nebraska (Mr. FORTENBERRY). rush for the exits for summer recess to- holds our most fundamental rights. Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speak- morrow. It highlights the unfortunate There is no more noble goal. er, we have all used this expression: ‘‘I inability of the Republican majority to The government should not be pick- can’t do that in good conscience.’’ But focus on the issues that are affecting ing and choosing our beliefs. Those who we really don’t think deeply about American families, like things to keep have had this happen to them deserve what it means. So let me take a mo- us safe, like keeping military-style their day in court. This bill will give ment from the debate here and explore weapons out of the hands of terrorists them that day. that question deeper. or dangerous people. They won’t allow I urge my colleagues to vote in favor Conscience is the sacred space of a debate or vote on that. Addressing of the Conscience Protection Act and human dignity. Conscience is the place the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, we against coerced complicity in abortion. where, one, a person using the faculty haven’t had a vote, a debate, or help Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I of reason exercises their deeply held for those families. yield 2 minutes to the distinguished sincere beliefs to make a judgment in a

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The government under attack. You don’t need to look is an attack on their health care. It is imposes a dictate and violates that sa- any further than the State of Cali- a vehicle of discrimination against cred space, the good of the human per- fornia which passed a law that really women, and women only. I urge my son, and the good of community. That was the genesis for bringing this bill colleagues to vote against this unnec- is unjust. That is not America. That is forward, because under the California essary and destructive bill. an exercise in power. That is an impo- law, it literally started forcing people Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I sition of the few with power on the to perform abortions against their own am honored to yield 1 minute to the many who deserve protection from faith. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. their government. We have heard about the story of PITTS). He is the chairman of our Health Subcommittee and one of the Ms. DEGETTE. Madam Speaker, I Cathy DeCarlo, a nurse who was forced yield 2 minutes to the distinguished to participate in an abortion of a baby life leaders, chairman of the Values Ac- tion Team here in Congress. He is retir- gentleman from Illinois (Mr. FOSTER). who was 22 weeks old at delivery. This Mr. FOSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise should not happen in the United States ing this year, and we are going to miss today to speak out against the so- of America. People should not be his leadership on all the life issues. Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in called Conscience Protection Act. I forced to violate their religious free- strong support of the bill before us proudly represent the 11th District of dom, yet it is going on because this ad- today. It is an urgent and necessary Illinois. And as someone who supports ministration has not been enforcing legislative fix. The Conscience Protec- a woman’s right to choose, I find it the law. The Weldon amendment, which has been on the books since 2004, tion Act would simply make the pro- deeply disturbing that so many law- tections of the Weldon conscience makers today want to make healthcare gives that very religious freedom pro- tection that is now in jeopardy. amendment more effective and perma- access more difficult for women. nent. The Weldon amendment has been This legislation will be detrimental Madam Speaker, what we are doing with this bill is restoring the law, but the law of the land and approved by to women’s health because it gives in- Congress as part of the appropriations dividuals and corporations a license to we are doing two specific things: First, we are making it very clear process every year since 2004. discriminate against women’s repro- that this annual appropriations lan- Sadly, just 3 weeks ago, the U.S. De- ductive choices. guage becomes permanent. We partment of Health and Human Serv- I am also the only Ph.D. scientist in shouldn’t have to rely every year on re- ices Office for Civil Rights ruled that Congress. And as a scientist, I find it establishing the law. Let’s make this the California Department of Managed outrageous that this bill will give law permanent giving that religious Health Care did not violate the Weldon healthcare companies the right to deny freedom protection. amendment when it unilaterally re- accurate medical information to pa- Second, we are no longer depending quired abortion in all health insurance tients. This kind of legislation delib- on HHS alone, which is not doing its plans. Due to this governmental dis- erately undercuts a woman’s relation- job to enforce the law. We actually give crimination against plans that pre- ship to her doctor and has no place in people the ability to enforce the law viously excluded abortion, conscien- the laws of our country. themselves and let government work tious objectors are being forced to It is designed to confuse and to mud- for them in protecting their religious cover abortion through their health dle the responsibilities of the medical freedoms. plans against the dictates of their con- community, who have been trained to It is critically important that we science. make the best possible decisions for pass the Conscience Protection Act. I This bill protects those who do not the patients in their trust. It, there- urge my colleagues to support it. wish to participate in, provide for, or fore, prioritizes ideology above science Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield pay for abortions by opting out. It is and reason to the detriment of women 11⁄2 minutes to the distinguished gen- this right to decline involvement in throughout the country. tlewoman from New York (Mrs. CARO- abortion that requires these protec- Every woman has the legal and con- LYN B. MALONEY). tions, and the protections simply allow stitutional right to make the Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New an aggrieved party to seek judicial re- healthcare decisions that are right for York. I thank the gentlewoman for her view through a civil right of action. her and to receive scientifically correct leadership on this bill and in so many I urge support of the bill. advice from her healthcare providers. other areas. ENERGY AND COMMERCE CONSCIENCE PROTEC- So I strongly urge my colleagues to Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- TION ACT FORUM TESTIMONIES PART II, oppose this unnecessary and dangerous tion to the so-called Conscience Pro- STATEMENT BY THE HON. DAVE WELDON MD legislation. tection Act. It is, in fact, a bill that of- RETIRED FL–15, CONGRESSIONAL FORUM ON fends the conscience and threatens the CONSCIENCE RIGHTS JULY 8, 2016 1530 b health and security of women. This Thank you for the opportunity to speak on Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, vindictive bill is yet another tactic to this important issue. The stories shared I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman today by the people around this table under- throw roadblocks between women and score the very reason I authored the Weldon from Louisiana (Mr. SCALISE), the ma- their constitutional right to choose amendment. jority whip. their own form of reproductive health You can imagine my outrage to learn that Mr. SCALISE. Madam Speaker, I care. this administration has gutted my amend- want to thank the gentlewoman from Neither an employer nor an insur- ment and is allowing ongoing discrimination Tennessee for yielding and for her lead- ance company has the right to dictate in California. ership not only on this bill, but espe- a woman’s healthcare choices. That is Over a decade ago, I became aware of the Maryland NARAL Hospital Provider Project. cially for her work as chair of the Se- right. This bill permits insurance com- This disturbing initiative was designed to lect Investigative Panel on Infant panies to deny certain coverage based force abortion into every hospital in Mary- Lives. on religious or moral grounds. This is land. When we talk about this legislation, merely another deliberate attempt to In response to this and similar threats, I the Conscience Protection Act, I do cut women off from safe, legal, com- drafted my appropriations amendment. It is want to also thank the author of the prehensive healthcare services. It could intended to bring a stop to the abortion in- dustry crusade to force this gruesome proce- bill, DIANE BLACK, as well as Dr. JOHN even restrict medical communication dure into every aspect of society. FLEMING, who helped lead this effort to between a patient and her doctor or Recognizing that the abortion lobby’s re- draft it, Chairman JOE PITTS, and prevent women from getting critical lentless campaign knows no limits, we draft- CHRIS SMITH as well. emergency care. ed the amendment to cover a wide universe

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.055 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4852 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 of entities. Nurses, doctors, hospitals, even One begins to wonder, what’s next. How far partisan laws to protect them when they health plans themselves are covered entities will the abortion lobby and their allies in the need it. under my amendment. Covering individual administration go to force abortion into our Whatever one’s abortion views, Americans health plans ensures that insurance compa- health care system? should be able to agree—as even the most ar- nies that are ambivalent about abortion can I am deeply concerned that this adminis- dent abortion supporters in Congress and still offer plans that exclude abortion to tration added words to my amendment where culture historically have—that the ‘‘choice’’ meet the needs of purchasers. they do not exist and ignored other words should not involve government compulsion. We never limited the protection to those clearly articulated in the text. In light of the Administration’s failure to with religious, moral or conscience objec- We simply can no longer rely on the ad- act, it is clear that we need a right of action tions. In fact, in my experience as a physi- ministration to enforce the law and must to make these protections meaningful again. cian the majority of health professionals offer a private right of action that allows the We need the Conscience Protection Act. who claim to support Roe v Wade always say Weldon protections to be enforced by the to me that they would never want to be af- Courts. RICHARD M. DOERFLINGER, REMARKS AT A filiated with doing an abortion. They too FORUM ON THE CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT would be protected if the administration TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL CASEY MATTOX, SEN- (HR 4828), HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE would do their duty to enforce the law. IOR COUNSEL, ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREE- COMMITTEE JULY 8, 2016 I authored this amendment to protect DOM, CONGRESSIONAL FORUM ON CONSCIENCE It is clear why conscience rights on abor- FREEDOM for people to provide health care RIGHTS—JULY 8, 2016 tion should be important to Congress. Our free from abortion and FREEDOM for people My name is Casey Mattox, Senior Counsel Declaration of Independence, which we cele- to access health care and coverage free from for Alliance Defending Freedom. As you have brate this week, cites the unalienable rights the scourge of abortion. heard from those who preceded me, all of that governments must respect because they FREEDOM for people like the pastors here whom ADF has been privileged to represent are bestowed by our Creator. Those rights today to purchase insurance plans that ex- now or in the recent past, rights of con- begin with life and liberty. If government clude abortion—a freedom the existed just science in the medical professions are under can take away our liberty to respect life, two years ago before California took the dra- attack. Regrettably, some would make con- there is no right it cannot take away. Con- conian step of mandating abortion in ALL science a partisan issue. But historically it gress and the states have passed laws to pro- plans under the authority of the California has not been so. tect conscience rights since the Supreme Department of Managed Health Care. In Roe itself the Supreme Court acknowl- Court legalized abortion in 1973. And until The origins of the directive are as insidious edged the importance of protecting con- very recently, in this Administration, sup- as the directive itself. When the abortion science even as it created an abortion right, port for such laws has been strong and thor- lobby found out that Catholic Universities in noting that the AMA recognized that med- oughly bipartisan. California did not cover abortion in their in- ical professionals should never be ‘‘required The first such federal law is the Church surance plans, they sprang to action, initi- to perform any act violative of personally amendment of 1973—named for its prime ating a meeting with the Department of held moral principles.’’ Few disagreed. sponsor, Democratic Senator Frank Church Managed Health Care. When the House considered the Church of Idaho. It was needed for two reasons. Less than a year later, the Department did Amendments just weeks after Roe, which First, after Roe v. Wade, abortion supporters the bidding of Planned Parenthood and the were intended in part to stop the ACLU’s claimed that medical students, health pro- ACLU. They unilaterally inserted abortion lawsuits to force Catholic hospitals to per- fessionals and hospitals legally must per- into each and every insurance plan under form abortions or stop serving Medicaid pa- form abortions; second, a federal court had their authority—even plans purchased by tients, the bill passed 372–1 in the House and ruled that even a Catholic hospital must do CHURCHES and Catholic Universities. My amendment anticipated this very sce- 92–1 in the Senate. I challenge any of you to sterilizations if it receives federal funds. The nario by defining a health insurance plan as imagine such a vote on anything today. Sen- Church amendment protected moral and reli- a protected health care entity. This allows ator Ted Kennedy defended the bill’s ‘‘full gious objections to these procedures, and in an insurance company to offer multiple in- protection to the religious freedom of physi- some circumstances to any procedure. In 1996 surance plans—some with abortion coverage cians and others.’’ Congress acted again, because a national ac- and some without to meet the conscience As other issues arose, this bipartisan crediting body was trying to force all ob/gyn needs of their clients. agreement to protect conscience remained, residency programs to provide abortion After the Department of Managed Health resulting in additional laws like the Coats- training. The Coats/Snowe amendment said Care issued their directive, the plans exclud- Snowe Amendment and later, the Weldon the government would not discriminate ing abortion were changed to include abor- Amendment. As recently as 1992, when testi- against residents and residency programs tion. This is clear discrimination against the fying in support of the Religious Freedom that do not perform abortions as regards ac- plan that excluded abortion, since such plan Restoration Act, ACLU President Nadine creditation and federal aid. It passed the was no longer permitted to exist. Strossen explained the law would safeguard Senate 63–37, supported by Democrats such As I explained in my floor statement in ‘‘such familiar practices as . . . permitting as Patrick Leahy and Joseph Biden, and re- 2004, ‘‘This is a continuation of the Hyde pol- religiously sponsored hospitals to decline to mains law today (42 USC 238n). It is not lim- icy of conscience protection. . . . The right provide abortion or contraception services.’’ ited to objections based on morality or reli- of conscience is fundamental to our Amer- Sadly, conscience is no longer a consensus. gion, for reasons I would be happy to discuss. ican freedoms. We should guarantee this When virtually everyone agreed that we were In 2002 the Abortion Non-Discrimination Act freedom by protecting all health care pro- all better off with doctors, nurses, phar- sought to ensure that this policy would viders from being forced to perform, refer or macists, and religious hospitals serving the apply in non-training contexts. It passed the pay for elective abortions.’’ Unfortunately, public while maintaining their moral prin- House 229–189, supported by 37 Democrats, the current administration has even twisted ciples, existing healthcare conscience laws but was not taken up by the Senate. Its pol- this statement to suit their political agenda. may have been sufficient. icy was finally written into law in 2004 They take this reference to conscience pro- But today . . . through the Labor/HHS appropriations rider tection and argue that it must mean that I The ACLU has relaunched its decades-old known as the Weldon amendment. meant to include a religious or moral test in assault on Catholic hospitals and aid agen- We now know these laws have a serious de- my amendment. This is far from the truth. cies with a new campaign to force them to ficiency: None of them includes a private There is no reasonable way to read my perform abortions or withdraw from serving right of action, allowing victims of discrimi- statement as an excuse to airdrop a religious the poor. nation to go to court. All enforcement has or moral test into my amendment. The Hyde Individual medical professionals face in- been by the HHS Office for Civil Rights. This amendment stops ALL federal funding for creasing pressures and orders to perform deficiency is now fatal, since this Adminis- elective abortion. Similarly, my amendment abortions or lose their jobs. tration refuses to enforce the law as written stops ALL discrimination against entities Washington state enacted a law at Planned and is itself a perpetrator of discrimination, that do not provide, pay for, provide cov- Parenthood’s request designed to punish as in the domestic program for victims of erage of, or refer for abortion. pharmacists who refused to violate their human trafficking. Both amendments protect conscience consciences. Pro-abortion forces are now exploiting broadly by protecting the freedom of Ameri- After years of failed attempts to enact what they claim are additional ambiguities cans to offer and access health care that does abortion mandates through favorable legisla- in the Weldon amendment. They even think not include abortion. Neither limits it’s pro- tures, the abortion lobby has now found they can have it declared unconstitutional tections to cases where someone raises a re- unelected allies to impose these mandates because of its enforcement mechanism, and ligious or moral objection. bureaucratically—with even churches forced the Obama administration now gives cre- In the June 21, 2016 letter announcing their to cover abortions from the offering plate. dence to that claim. To defend pro-life Amer- gutting of the Weldon amendment, the Office And as the Administration refuses to en- icans’ fundamental rights we need a clear of Civil Rights (OCR) also feebly attempted force the existing conscience laws, medical definition of who is protected, and a method to twist several more of my comments in students must decide whether to pursue ca- of enforcement that is legally secure and their effort to ignore the plain reading of the reers in women’s health knowing that they workable. This would be provided by the text. may no longer be able to depend on these bi- Conscience Protection Act, HR 4828.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.024 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4853 JIM GARLOW TESTIMONY things: to do good, to do no harm, and I thank my colleagues on the Com- My name is Jim Garlow. I am the pastor of the third plank in the ethics that guide mittee on Energy and Commerce for Skyline church in San Diego. I want to tell how we practice is patient autonomy. their work on this very important bill. you a story. That is what I want to talk about I urge my colleagues to support it. Lynda grew up in the Midwest. As a 14 year today, because what is buried in our Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 old high school freshman, she was flattered Constitution is individual rights, indi- minutes to the distinguished gentle- that two high school seniors wanted to take woman from the District of Columbia her to a movie. However, instead of going to vidual liberties, and there is no right (Ms. NORTON). a movie, they drove the truck into a field in more sacred than what we do with our the darkness of night and there they raped own bodies. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I thank her. Now, my job as a doctor is to sit in my friend for yielding to me, and I rise She became pregnant. Several months that exam room, answer the questions, in strong opposition to this bill. along, her pregnancy was confirmed by a and empower my patients to make the Republicans have a hard time win- doctor and the decision was made to place decisions that best impact their lives. ning, especially on abortion. Already the baby for adoption. That is why I find the Conscience Pro- there are no Federal funds for abortion Lynda’s pregnancy was problematic. The tection Act so objectionable, because it except rape, incest, or life of the moth- closest hospital that could assist such a com- er. Already religious objections must plicated pregnancy was 60 miles away. Her takes away a patient’s right to make the decisions about their own health be accommodated. But this bill allows mother—holding down a job and raising the employer to veto his employee’s re- other children, including two infants—could care. Let me give you an example that not come to see her. For several months, the actually happened in our State. productive health choices. How un- 14 years old lay flat on her back. By herself. In northern California earlier this American. In a large city a long way from her small year, a woman was going to have a Let’s thank the Supreme Court of the town. baby. She wanted to have that baby. United States that, in an unusual Finally the baby was born—a girl. A couple She was scheduled to have a C-section, move, has just sent a case back to the adopted her. My (late) wife and I were that but she already had prior kids, and she Justice Department for an appropriate couple. We named that baby girl Janie. wanted to get a tubal ligation after the compromise after nuns did not want to Thirty six years later, my wife Carol died fill out a form absolving them of mak- of cancer. Shortly thereafter my daughter C-section. Her doctor thought that was Janie happened to make connection with her the most prudent thing to do. That is ing a decision on abortion for their em- birthmother. It was then we found out that totally acceptable. That is standard ployees. The Court said, you can find Janie was not merely the product of rape— medical care. The problem was her hos- an answer without depriving these em- but of a gang rape. pital said she couldn’t do it because ployees of their healthcare choices. This birthmother—who is now in her 50’s— they conscientiously objected to it. Some Republicans won’t be satisfied is a hero to me. Why? Because we believe Now, to me that isn’t a healthcare until abortion is unavailable nation- that while there might be unwanted preg- provider making a decision. That isn’t wide, as Congress has done, to its nancies, the results of those pregnancies are taking best medical practice and mak- shame, for poor women in the District always wanted babies. of Columbia, whose local tax funds can- I have not only adopted four babies, but I ing a decision. There wasn’t anything have worked to help couples adopt babies. objectionable about that. That is why not be used for abortion services. This And two of my daughters have adopted ba- we need to get the government out of choice belongs to women and to women bies—including our daughter Janie. our healthcare system. We need to get alone. The thought of a baby being killed in the politicians out of the exam room. We Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I womb is a detestable and despicable act. need to make these decisions about include in the RECORD statements from In the last two years I have remarried. I that sacred bond between a patient and the Protection Act Forum in addition married Rosemary Schindler, who by her their physician, because she needs to to the statements previously included first marriage is distantly related to Oskar by Mr. PITTS. Schindler of Schindler’s List fame. My wife— make the decision. following in the gifting of Oskar Schindler— The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ENERGY AND COMMERCE CONSCIENCE PROTEC- has given her life to work with holocaust time of the gentleman has expired. TION ACT FORUM TESTIMONIES PART I, JULY survivors—including 57 trips to Israel. Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 8TH FORUM ON CAPITOL HILL And . . . I have given people tours to Ger- an additional 30 seconds to the gen- Good morning. My name is Dr. Marie- many—including a stop by Buchenwald, the tleman. Alberte Boursiquot and I am the president- concentration camp. America’s killing cen- Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, this is about elect of the Catholic Medical Association. I ters will someday be likened to these loca- honoring that sacred oath between a am delighted and honored to be invited to tions of death. patient and their physician. address you ladies and gentlemen today on I find it appalling beyond words that my Let’s protect patients’ rights, let’s the Conscience Protection Act (CPA). church . . . my church! . . . is being forced so It’s providential that we are gathered make our patients and women able to today to discuss a threat to our religious lib- pay for such despicable acts. I plead with you make the decisions that best impact to do all you can to ‘‘let my people go’’ from erties following the July 4th holiday. I need this horrific Dept of Managed Healthcare their lives, and that is what this is not remind any of you that our First Amend- ‘‘Pharoah.’’ about—individual liberties and indi- ment states: ‘‘Congress shall make no law re- Thank you so much vidual rights. specting an establishment of religion or pro- JIM GARLOW Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I hibiting the free exercise thereof...’’ yield 1 minute to the gentleman from I am here today to help you appreciate the importance of upholding conscience rights Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, may I Florida (Mr. BILIRAKIS). inquire of the time remaining on both and religious liberty in all aspects of life and Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise most especially in the delivery of health sides. today in support of the Conscience Pro- care. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tection Act. This legislation helps us As an organization, the CMA was accepted LOUDERMILK). The gentlewoman from protect our Nation’s most vulnerable as a party to the case of the ACLU vs. Trin- Colorado has 15 minutes remaining. and protects healthcare providers’ ity Health Care where the ACLU would force The gentlewoman from Tennessee has right of choice. The Conscience Protec- hospitals to perform abortions and threaten the rights of medical professionals and the 111⁄2 minutes remaining. tion Act will enable healthcare pro- choices of pro-life patients. This case would Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 viders, charities, small businesses, and furthermore violate federal conscience laws. minutes to the distinguished gen- churches to have the power to make The Conscience Protection Act of 2016 is tleman from California (Mr. BERA). decisions regarding their practices. necessary in that it will protect health care Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Our government should not force professionals from being forced to pay for or in opposition to another bill that is these entities to participate in or per- participate in abortions and allow victims of aimed to come between a woman and form abortions against their deeply discrimination a ‘‘right of action’’ to defend her doctor. I have heard a lot of people moral, ethical, or religious beliefs. No their rights in court. talk about laws in California and so American should be forced to act We cannot allow our government to force hospitals, physicians, nurses, and other forth and what we are doing. against their beliefs. I am proud this health care professionals to stop offering This is my license to practice medi- bill provides protection to those who much needed health care because they can- cine in California as a doctor. Core to do not wish to be a part of these prac- not in good conscience participate in de- the oath I took as a doctor were three tices. stroying developing life.

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This would not only violate their most cherished beliefs and deeply held reli- pass the Conscience Protection Act. conscience, as Catholics, but force them to gious convictions and offer abortions in our violate the Hippocratic Oath. medical plan. Jesus taught us to render to REMARKS BY ALLIANCE FOR CONSCIENCE This oath, as you know, was developed in Caesar that which is Caesar’s, but neither RIGHTS DIRECTOR WILLIAM J. COX, ENERGY the 5th–3rd century, B.C and requires a new human life, nor our consciences belong to AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE FORUM ON CON- physician to swear to uphold specific ethical Caesar, they belong to God. The tithes and SCIENCE RIGHTS, JULY 8, 2016 standards in the practice of medicine. A offerings of the people of Foothill Church do Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My name is Bill modernized version of the original Greek not belong to Caesar, they belong to God. Cox, and I am here in two capacities: as the version is often used today. But originally And when Caesar and God disagree we have director of the Alliance for Conscience one swore to the following: no choice: we must render to God what is Rights, a national coalition of Catholic Respect the authority of our teachers God’s. health care systems formed to address grow- To treat the sick according to one’s ability This illegal mandate places Foothill ing governmental discrimination against and judgment but never with a view to injure Church in an impossible situation. On the faith-based health care providers; and as and wrongdoing one hand, we have a Biblical (and now under CEO of the Sacramento-based Alliance of Never to administer poison to anyone Obamacare a legal) obligation to take care of Catholic Health Care, which represents Cali- who’d ask for it nor to suggest such a course our employees. And we want to do that. But Not to give to a woman a pessary to cause fornia’s 48 Catholic hospitals. on the other hand, California says that in The nub of this morning’s conversation is abortion fulfilling that obligation, we must cover To keep pure and holy both our lives and about whether federal civil rights statutes, abortions and violate one of our fundamental such as the Weldon Amendment, should in- our art beliefs. If we don’t, we will face penalties of Help the sick and abstain from all inten- clude a private right of action. This would thousands per employee. We have explored tional wrong doing and harm give the victims of private and governmental alternatives, but as a single church we sim- Respect the confidentiality of our discus- discrimination standing to adjudicate their ply can’t take on the cost and risk of self-in- sion with our patients claims in federal court. All human life is a gift from God. Preg- suring our employees and their families. I’ll briefly make four points: First, every nancy is not an ailment but a sign of health. So here we are, left in a precarious posi- federal civil rights law includes a private Abortion terminates that gift of life and the tion first by the State and now by the Ad- right of action, including the Administra- woman ultimately suffers physically, spir- ministration which has refused to enforce tion’s new health care non-discrimination itually, and emotionally. Physicians and the law that should protect us. rule. The Weldon civil rights statute should Catholic hospitals should not be coerced to I want to thank you for taking time to include one as well. As a matter of fairness, violate their consciences in performing this hear me today and I’m asking you to act. when protecting a civil right, every Amer- harmful act nor allow it to be performed in ican deserves their day in court. Second, this a Catholic setting. TESTIMONY OF FE VINOYA, JULY 8, 2016 Congress has a duty to add a private right of Respectfully, My name is Fe Esperanza Racpan Vinoya, action to Weldon, given that the Office for MARIE-ALBERTE a nurse of 26 years and I represent the 12 Civil Rights just stated that the Department BOURSIQUOT, M.D., nurses who were ordered to assist in abortion of Justice believes the current Weldon rem- F.A.C.P., President- 6 years ago in a Same Day Surgery Unit in edy—the rescission of a state’s Labor-H elect, Catholic Med- New Jersey. I became a nurse to help people, funds—is unconstitutional under the Su- ical Association. not to do harm. Participating in the destruc- preme Court’s NFIB v. Sebelius ruling. Thus, tion of human life is not only a violation of the OCR and DoJ have basically admitted FOOTHILL CHURCH, TESTIMONY BEFORE my religious convictions, it conflicts with that the executive branch will never enforce CONGRESSIONAL FORUM my calling as a medical professional to pro- Weldon. Third, a Weldon private right of ac- Mr. Chairman and members of the com- tect life, not to end it. tion would provide an alternative to rescind- mittee, my name is Chris Lewis and I’m the Despite our numerous pleas to our superi- ing a state’s federal health, education and Lead Pastor at Foothill Church in Glendora, ors due to our religious beliefs, we were re- other funds—billions of dollars that support California. quired to be trained to participate in the programs for those who are struggling the Foothill Church has approximately 1,000 preparation, delivery, and disposal of the most. We’re not interested in financially pe- people who attend each weekend. We are ac- baby. Our jobs were threatened if we were nalizing states that violate Weldon—our tively involved in serving our local commu- not to follow their directives. only interest is in bringing them into com- nity by helping low income public schools, Protecting our conscience serves our pa- pliance with federal law. All we’re seeking is raising money for victims of sex trafficking tients well. I will not participate in abortion. the legal status quo (Weldon) with an addi- and serving in a local crisis pregnancy cen- Period. So no amount of compulsion against tional remedy (a private right of action). ter. We’ve never waivered in our Biblical me would have succeeded. But forcing me Fourth, the OCR’s recent refusal to uphold conviction about the sanctity of all life and and my colleagues out of our jobs would have Weldon revealed another possible enforce- that life begins at the moment of conception denied all of my patients access to the serv- ment defect: health care insurers that are and must be protected. ices we perform on a daily basis. And no one covered by Weldon, but ignore their clients’ In May of 2014, Foothill Church, on its own should want medical professionals, with the conscience rights. California’s health plans initiative, asked its insurance broker to power of life and death in their hands, that acceded to the state’s abortion mandate and, begin working with our insurance providers are forced to set aside their moral convic- therefore, do not believe they can honor (Kaiser & Blue Shield) specifically to ensure tions. their clients’ sincerely held moral convic- that we were not covering abortions or abor- Both New Jersey and federal law prohib- tions. Weldon should be clarified to ensure tifacient drugs. Our sole purpose for doing ited discrimination against us because of our that purchasers of health insurance, who ob- that was to ensure that we were not contra- refusal to perform abortions. But in practice ject to covering elective abortions, are never dicting our deeply held beliefs about the those laws are often only as effective as the required to do so. Without that clarity, sanctity of Life by offering insurance that, willingness of government to respect them. states, such as California and New York, will in practice, denied those beliefs. Our In response to our lawsuit to defend our continue to discriminate against employers church’s employees don’t want abortion cov- rights the hospital argued that those laws and health care providers that choose not to erage and our church members don’t wish gave us no right to sue and enforce those cover, pay for or provide elective abortions; their tithes and offerings contributing to laws. That I and my colleagues had to go and other states will inevitably follow their abortion coverage. through this ordeal shows the need for clear- lead. In the Summer of 2014, we were pleased to er protections that do not rely upon the good In conclusion, those opposed to enforcing find out that Kaiser Permanente had already faith of government officials. Weldon allege two things: First, the growth been approved to offer such a plan by DMHC I am here in your presence right now as the of Catholic health care in states, such as in 2012. Our insurers were willing and able to voice for the health professionals who are Washington—where Catholic hospitals pro- provide us with an insurance plan that met and will be undergoing the same traumatic vide 40% of the acute care—is reducing ac- the needs of our employees and which was experience of being ordered to participate in cess to abortion; and second, Catholic hos- consistent with our religious convictions. the killing of the innocent babies. I was pitals’ moral beliefs result in substandard This should have been the end of the story. asked to choose between following my con- emergency care to pregnant women. In re- But on August 22nd, 2014, the DMHC issued science or keeping my job to sustain my spect to the first allegation, in 2013 the State an order requiring every medical plan in the family. We were blessed to have the assist- of Washington’s Healthcare Research Group state to ‘‘provide coverage of ALL termi- ance of ADF and attorney Demetrios Stratis released a study showing that there has been nations of pregnancies effective imme- to protect our rights. Others will not be so no diminishment in access to abortion pursu- diately.’’ There is no religious exception. fortunate, and should not have to rely sim- ant to the growth of Catholic hospitals in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:42 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.025 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4855 that state. In respect to the second allega- costs are rising. On paper, federal and state way, they are ignoring people, people tion, numerous lawsuits claiming Catholic conscience laws protect rights of conscience. who wish to leave abortions out of moral beliefs result in injury to patients But these students see the grim reality— their coverage or their medical prac- have not withstood even preliminary chal- those protections are worthless without a tice. lenges in the courts. And no state or federal right of action when the Administration re- There are a number of reasons this regulatory authority has ever cited a Catho- fuses to enforce the law. lic hospital for providing substandard emer- Compelling medical professionals and stu- kind of discrimination cannot stand, gency care to a pregnant woman. If patients dents to perform abortions won’t increase but the biggest reason: people are being were actually injured in a hospital—any hos- access for women’s healthcare. It will force told what to do and what to believe by pital—damages and malpractice claims medical professionals with moral integrity the government. In this case, it is the would be filed immediately. In the instances out of the field. Women won’t have more ac- Department of Health and Human alleged in these suits, none have been filed. cess to abortionists. They’ll have reduced ac- Services joining the ranks of countless, The injury allegations made in them are not cess to obgyns to meet their health needs faceless, nameless bureaucrats who are anchored in fact, but asserted solely for po- and deliver their babies. trying to dictate what beliefs are more America used to recognize conscientious litical reasons to tarnish Catholic hospitals’ worthy of the protection than others. sterling brand. Finally, and notwithstanding objections to killing and allow her citizens claims to the contrary, Catholic moral prin- to live out their convictions in ways which They have to stop it. ciples do not preclude Catholic hospitals do not involve taking human lives. That is Support the Conscience Protection from providing emergency contraception what the First Amendment is about. But Act today because people who believe when treating rape victims. For example, in without an administration willing to uphold differently than us are promised the California 11 Catholic-affiliated hospitals are our First Amendment rights, a health care freedom to still find unity as commu- state-designated rape trauma centers and/or professional has little recourse. On behalf of nities and companies, and no one Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) sites. pro-life medical professionals and the women should be denied that freedom based on Mr. Chairman, our nation is strengthened and unborn children they serve, I urge you to their unwillingness to participate in by faith-based hospitals that have been de- pass the Conscience Protection Act. abortion. Support the Conscience Pro- livering care, consistent with their core con- Respectfully submitted, tection Act on behalf of people who are victions, for well over 150 years. This Con- DONNA J. HARRISON, M.D., gress needs to clarify and strengthen Dr. Executive Director, just trying to live their lives and do Weldon’s amendment to enable them to con- American Associa- what they believe is the right thing. tinue serving their patients and commu- tion of Pro-life Ob- Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 nities, free from governmental compulsion stetricians and Gyn- minutes to the distinguished gentle- to violate their moral beliefs. ecologists. woman from Massachusetts (Ms. Thank you. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I CLARK). yield such time as she may consume to ORAL STATEMENT OF DONNA J. HARRISON M.D. b 1545 the gentlewoman from Washington EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AMERICAN ASSOCIA- Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. (Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS). She is our TION OF PRO-LIFE OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNE- Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman Conference chair and also a member of COLOGISTS AT THE CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFING: from Colorado for yielding and for all the Committee on Energy and Com- CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT, JULY 8, 2016 her work in this area. As Executive Director of The American As- merce. Mr. Speaker, the bill before us today sociation of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gyn- Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. would allow a woman’s boss to decide ecologists, representing 4000 obgyns and Speaker, I rise today in support of the what type of medical care she is al- other reproductive health care professionals, Conscience Protection Act because, in I routinely hear from medical students, resi- lowed to access. America, we think and believe dif- Republicans are telling us that it is dents and members of my organization who ferently than each other. We are grant- are being pressured to kill their unborn pa- not up to a woman to consult her doc- tients. I know students denied residency po- ed the freedom to believe. It is a free- tor or her family or her own faith— sitions, fully tenured faculty fired for testi- dom that sets us apart, makes us that she needs to consult with her boss fying in court cases, defending the lives of unique. It is not a flaw; it is special. It when it comes to her personal, private, their fetal patients, or teaching about the is spectacular, even. and constitutionally protected medical scientific fact of human existence from fer- Preserving this freedom is not easy. decisions. tilization. Physicians who practice according It wasn’t meant to be. Living in a Here we are in the midst of unprece- to the Hippocratic Oath are expelled from country where everyone is promised the medical system or prevented from enter- dented public health emergencies— the right to live free according to their nearly 50 American women diagnosed ing it for refusing to cooperate in the killing own beliefs and dreams is difficult. But of their patients. And the ACLU has recently with Zika every single day, a dan- launched a project to force hospitals to per- it is a challenge that we have risen to gerously underfunded opioid response form abortions. Through our attorneys at time and time again, and we must con- program, no relief for the families of ADF, AAPLOG has intervened to help defend tinue to do so. Flint, Michigan, and the worst gun these Catholic hospitals and the pro-life All of this is exactly why the Con- massacre in our country’s history—and medical professionals that work there. Who science Protection Act is so important. this is the Republican majority’s pri- do you want to care for you and your family: It stops the government from coming a physician with moral integrity or a physi- ority? in and taking away a person’s freedom The response to these emergencies is cian without moral integrity? Most patients to choose a doctor who shares their be- want a physician who shares their moral val- wrapping themselves in religious lib- ues and most U.S. women think killing un- liefs or forcing churches to make deci- erty when religious objections are al- born children is wrong. Elective abortion is sions that violate their conscience, ready protected under our current not medical care. Killing human beings to like purchasing health insurance plans laws, as they should be, and, instead, solve social problems is not medical care. As that go against who they are. insert themselves into a woman’s most stated in the International Dublin Declara- Importantly, it allows doctors and private medical decisions. tion on Maternal Health, and our AAPLOG other healthcare providers to focus on This is no way to govern. I know it, mission statement, killing our unborn pa- healing and caring for their commu- the majority knows it, and the Amer- tients has no place in the practice of the nities without the fear of having some- healing arts. 85% of obstetricians do not per- ican people are going to remember it. form elective abortions. It is not from lack one from the government telling them This so-called Conscience Protection of skill. We don’t kill unborn patients be- they have to do something that vio- Act is ironically titled because I can- cause we went into medicine to care for both lates who they are and what they be- not imagine a more blatant admission the pregnant mother and her unborn child. lieve. of this Congress’ crisis of conscience. We don’t want to be forced to use our profes- It is no secret, the Federal Govern- With 91 people dying every day by sional skills to participate in killing one of ment isn’t supposed to be discrimi- guns, with the threat of Zika to unborn our patients. nating against healthcare providers babies unanswered and unfunded, with I speak to medical student groups across who refuse to participate in abortion. 125 deaths from opioids every day in the country. Medical students tell me fre- quently that they are interested in obgyn, It is against the law. Here we have the this country, this bill is an abject re- but they won’t train in it because they don’t Department of Health and Human jection of conscience. If anyone needs want to be forced to kill unborn children. No Services ignoring the law and doing their conscience protected, it is the Re- wonder there is a shortage of obgyns and whatever they want to do. Along the publicans in Congress who think this is

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Mr. Speaker, I today in support of the Conscience Pro- divisions, our citizens have long agreed yield 1 minute to the gentleman from tection Act, and I would like to thank that no one should be coerced into par- Kansas (Mr. HUELSKAMP), who is a true my colleague from Tennessee for her ticipating in abortion or paying for an fighter on the Veterans’ Affairs Com- work on this important issue. abortion. mittee. Health care is about saving life, not Pro-life Americans have deeply held Mr. HUELSKAMP. Mr. Speaker, in taking life. Medical professionals convictions that abortion destroys a 2009, President Obama, told Notre should not be forced to violate their human life. They have watched Dame University graduates: deeply held convictions and participate sonograms of babies in utero, and they Let’s honor the conscience of those who in abortion procedures based on a gov- have seen the tragic aftermath. They disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible ernment mandate. do not want to be involved in this pro- conscience clause, and make sure that all of In this Nation, universities and even cedure in any way. our healthcare policies are grounded not churches are being forced to cover Yet, from a New York nurse, who was only in sound science, but also in clear eth- abortion through their insurance plans. forced against her conscience to take ics. These mandates trample on religious part in aborting a 22-week-old baby, to Over the course of the ensuing 8 freedom. Catholic institutions in California years, however, what the President has This bill, which I support here today, being forced to pay for insurance plans said and what he is doing now are com- would stop the Federal Government that cover abortion, people of con- pletely opposite. Instead of protecting and State and local governments from science are threatened. This is wrong. the conscience of those who disagree, penalizing, retaliating, or discrimi- Martin Luther King, Jr., a faith lead- the President and his administration nating against a healthcare provider if er—he was a Reverend—was a powerful have discriminated against Americans that provider chooses to not partici- advocate for conscience rights. Dr. because of their views on abortion. pate in abortion services. King put it simply: ‘‘Conscience asks No American should be forced to par- I am the proud father of three boys the question, is it right?’’ ticipate in an abortion or be coerced to with my wife Kristen, and I am also a The Conscience Protection Act is in purchase a healthcare plan which in- practicing Catholic. I stand here today the long tradition of our Nation’s re- cludes abortion. Yet today, that is ex- in defense of the unborn and religious spect for religious freedom and the pro- actly what is happening. In California, freedom. tection of people of conscience. I urge churches are being forced to purchase Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues, support for this legislation. healthcare plans and pay for abortion. regardless of their faith or their views Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Yes, churches. on abortion, to understand and realize the balance of my time. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, In America, respecting the freedom that this form of government coercion may I ask the time remaining on each of conscience is a long-held American is immoral. We must protect Ameri- tradition. Let’s continue that tradition side? cans’ rights to follow their conscience, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- today and pass the Conscience Protec- and I urge my colleagues to support tlewoman from Tennessee has 4 min- tion Act. this necessary legislation. utes remaining. The gentlewoman from Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 the balance of my time. Colorado has 8 minutes remaining. minutes to the gentlewoman from Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I Florida (Ms. FRANKEL). yield 1 minute to the gentleman from yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. I thank Ohio (Mr. WENSTRUP). Illinois (Mr. HULTGREN). the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. WENSTRUP. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, a cen- Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposi- in strong support of the Conscience tral principle in our Nation’s history tion to the so-called Conscience Pro- Protection Act, which would prevent has been a clear rejection of govern- tection Act, which allows employers the Federal, State, and local govern- ment forcing someone to take an ac- and others to block women’s access to ment from discriminating against tion that violates their religious or full health care. healthcare providers who choose not to moral convictions. Under the guise of conscience protec- participate in abortion. Americans rejected being forced to tion, this is a hypocritical bill that I am a cosponsor of this bill, and I return runaway slaves. We rejected would make it even harder for women stand before you today as a surgeon forced conscription against conscien- to obtain the reproductive health care who has practiced for over two and half tious objections. We reject being forced they need. It is hypocritical because it decades. I want to say clearly that no to support State-run churches. And does nothing to protect the doctors healthcare provider should be forced to now we must reject the forced partici- whose conscience guides them to pro- participate in abortion or any medical pation in the killing of unborn life. vide women with safe, legal abortions. or surgical procedure, for that matter, No one should be forced to have an Because of hundreds of punitive bills against their will. abortion, no one should be forced to filled in State legislatures and in this Doctors take an oath to do no harm. participate in an abortion, and no one Congress, these providers face the I took that oath myself. Health care is should be discriminated against for re- threat of harsh penalties for following about protecting life, not taking life. fusing to collaborate in an abortion. their conscience: onerous fines, years Make no mistake about it, I am pro- When government endangers these pro- in prison, and loss of their medical li- life. tections and discriminates against cense. Forcing healthcare providers to vio- healthcare providers who are holding With that said, Mr. Speaker, let me late their conscience is a rejection of fast to their moral convictions, it is respectfully suggest that the con- the individual liberty on which our Na- time to provide safeguards. That is sciences we should be protecting today tion is built. why I urge the House to pass S. 304, the belong to the women of this Nation, And even more to make a point, what Conscience Protection Act of 2016. who should be allowed to choose their patient would want a doctor to perform No one should be forced to purchase own reproductive destiny. a procedure—any procedure—that they health plans that cover abortions. Cer- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I don’t feel comfortable with, for what- tainly, no one—nurses, doctors, or yield 1 minute to the gentleman from ever reason they don’t feel comfortable other healthcare providers—should be Pennsylvania Mr. ROTHFUS. with it? forced to help carry out an abortion Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, as seen This defies human reason. Enforcing against their conscience. Certainly, no in this debate, few issues divide this it defies human freedom in this, the one should be punished or discrimi- country the way abortion does. One land of the free, or so we say.

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DAVID REICH, MD, affected party to assist in the performance of Interim President, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield an abortion procedure, and that it did not New York, NY. myself the balance of my time. discriminate or retaliate against her for her DEAR MR. BOWMAN AND DR. REICH: The U.S. initial refusal to assist in the abortion proce- Mr. Speaker, when I started this de- Department of Health and Human Services dure. Nonetheless, the Hospital also indi- (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has bate, I said that this bill is really a cated that, since the events of May 24, 2009, completed its investigation of the above-ref- wolf in sheep’s clothing. And I meant it has implemented measures to address the erenced complaint filed by the Alliance De- it. administrative issues that prevented the fending Freedom, formerly known as the Al- We have heard throughout this last Hospital from locating a replacement nurse liance Defense Fund (the complainant), on for the affected party on the day of the pro- hour many calls for conscience, many behalf of Catherina Lorena Cenzon-DeCarlo cedure. assertions that people shouldn’t be (the affected party) against The Mount Sinai In particular, OCR learned that the Hos- forced to perform abortions against Hospital (the Hospital). The complaint al- pital adopted a revision to its O.R. sched- their religious convictions. We even leges that, on May 24, 2009, the Hospital uling policies and procedures, effective Au- just now saw a quote from my hero, Dr. forced the affected party to assist in the per- gust 2009, which requires abortion procedures formance of an abortion procedure despite Martin Luther King, Jr., here on the to be scheduled with the O.R. with as much her express religious objections. The com- notice as possible. The revised policy also es- floor, talking about civil rights. plaint also alleges that, because of the af- tablishes a process wherein the Hospital Well, guess what? fected party’s initial refusal to participate in maintains: (i) contact information for the the May 24, 2009 procedure, the Hospital dis- O.R. nurses and surgical technicians, and (ii) As speaker after speaker on our side criminated against her by: (i) reducing the a list indicating which nurses and surgical has pointed out, under current law, number of on-call shifts she received for the technicians are willing to participate, and providers are not required to provide month of August 2009; and (ii) asking her to which are not willing to participate, in abor- abortions. This has been the law since sign a statement of her willingness to par- tion procedures. Further, the revised policy the 1970s, when the Church amendment ticipate in abortion procedures in emer- instructs O.R. scheduling staff and on-duty was passed. gencies as a condition to being assigned nurse managers that, in the event on-call more on-call shifts for September 2009 than O.R. nurses or surgical technicians must be In the 1970s, when the Church amend- she was assigned for August 2009. called in for an abortion procedure, the O.R. ment was passed—it has been law ever OCR initiated an investigation of this com- scheduling staff must inform the on-duty since then—I was in high school at that plaint consistent with its authority under nurse manager. If the scheduled on-call O.R. time. It says that providers do not the Church Amendments, 42 U.S.C. § 300a–7; nurse or surgical technician is listed as being Section 245 of the Public Health Service Act, unwilling to assist, the scheduling staff (and have to provide abortions against their 42 U.S.C. § 238n; and the Weldon Amendment, the nurse manager) will use the aforemen- religious convictions, and they have Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Pub- tioned lists to contact and secure an O.R. legal recourse if they don’t want to do lic Law 110–161, Div. G, § 508(d), 121 Stat. 1844, nurse or surgical technician, as appropriate, it. 2209 (collectively referred to as the Federal who is willing to assist in the performance of an abortion. The Church amendment was ex- health care provider conscience statutes) and their implementing regulation, 45 C.F.R. Subsequently as a result of OCR’s inves- panded in 2005 by the so-called Weldon Part 88. tigation, the Hospital has agreed to take cer- amendment, which has been an appro- According to information available on its tain other actions to ensure and strengthen priations rider since that time. What website, the Hospital is a 1,171-bed tertiary- its commitment and ongoing compliance the Weldon amendment says is that no care teaching facility that oversees approxi- with the applicable Federal health care pro- Federal funding will be made available mately 58,000 patients receiving inpatient vider conscience statutes. OCR notes that care, 530,000 outpatient visits, and 98,000 the Hospital has taken significant affirma- to government entities that subject a tive steps to address the compliance con- healthcare entity, physicians, hos- emergency room visits each year. The Hos- pital is part of The Mount Sinai Medical cerns identified in the complaint, and the pitals, or HMOs to discrimination be- Center. The Hospital receives federal finan- following listed actions provide additional cause it does not provide, pay for, cial assistance from HHS under the Public safeguards for objecting health care per- cover or refer for abortions. Health Service Act and through its partici- sonnel while ensuring patients have access to needed health care. Specifically, the Hos- So, in fact, under current law, if pation in Medicare and Medicaid. During the course of the investigation, pital has agreed in writing to: somebody is being made to provide OCR reviewed information submitted by the 1. Comply with the provisions of the abortion services against their will, complainant and the Hospital. OCR inter- Church Amendments, 42 U.S.C. § 300a–7 et they have recourse. viewed the complainant, the affected party, seq. 2. Continue to use its best efforts to ensure Hospital staff and administration, and physi- And guess what? that non-objecting health care personnel are cians providing services at the Hospital. OCR available to perform their job duties with re- In every single example that the ma- also coordinated the handling of the com- spect to abortion procedures, including any plaint with the staff of the HHS program(s) jority gave today, they had recourse. abortion procedures that occur over the from which the Hospital receives HHS fund- And they won. weekend; ing. 3. Revise Human Resources Policy No. 15.3, Let’s talk about the Catherine The complainant indicated that the af- DeCarlo case, the nurse in New York titled ‘‘Exclusion from Patient Care—Em- fected party has been employed in the Hos- ployee Rights,’’ to state that ‘‘The Mount that so many of my colleagues have re- pital’s Perioperative Services Care Center Sinai Hospital does not discriminate in the ferred to, who, by her employer, was since August 9, 2004, and has strongly-held employment, promotion, or termination of required, against her ethical convic- religious beliefs and moral convictions that employment of any physician or other health tions, to provide abortion services. She she should not participate in abortion proce- care personnel, or in the extension of staff or filed a complaint with the Office for dures. During the course of its investigation, other privileges to any physician or other OCR learned that elective abortion proce- Civil Rights, as she is allowed to under health care personnel, because he or she per- dures are scheduled on weekdays at the Hos- formed or assisted in the performance of a law. An investigation ensued. pital, staffed by individuals who have agreed lawful sterilization procedure or abortion, or And guess what? in advance to participate in such procedures. because he or she refused to perform or as- Urgent/non-elective abortion procedures that sist in the performance of such a steriliza- The hospital was required to take re- occur over the weekend are staffed by Oper- tion procedure or abortion on the grounds medial action and change their policy. ating Room (O.R.) nurses and surgical tech- that his performance or assistance would be nicians who have signed up and are assigned Mr. Speaker, I include in the RECORD contrary to his religious beliefs or moral to be ‘‘on call’’ for that specific weekend. convictions.’’ the decision from the Department of The complainant indicated that the affected 4. Continue to post the Hospital’s Human Health and Human Services entered party was on on-call and called to the O.R. Resources Policy No. 15.3, titled ‘‘Exclusion under the Obama administration giving for a procedure to take place during the from Patient Care—Employee Rights,’’ elec- Ms. DeCarlo these rights. morning of Sunday, May 24, 2009. The com- tronically on the Hospital’s intranet and

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A claim that the Hos- visited not only refused to treat her, to comply with the Church Amendments and pital’s actions with respect to the affected train Surgical Admitting Planning office ad- party’s EAP records amounts to another act but it refused to provide documenta- ministrative staff to ensure that O.R. nurses’ of discrimination under the Church Amend- tion that her abortion was medically and surgical technicians’ objecting or non- ments is not supported by the evidence. Dur- necessary so somebody else could treat objecting status is properly recorded. ing OCR’s investigation of the complainants her. In addition, OCR provided the Hospital associated HIPAA Privacy Rule complaint, She was forced to wait weeks, return- with technical assistance regarding its griev- TN 11–123374, OCR learned that all employees ing to the hospital four times with ance procedure and its list identifying of the Hospital who seek to obtain a copy of bleeding, until finally she was deemed whether O.R. nurses and surgical technicians their EAP records must first obtain a court sick enough to induce labor and give are willing or not to participate in abortion order or subpoena, regardless of whether: (i) procedures. The Hospital incorporated OCR’s birth to a baby who died without ever the employee has or has not filed a com- regaining consciousness. Talk about technical assistance, further ensuring the plaint or lawsuit against the Hospital, or (ii) Hospital’s compliance with the applicable the employee has or has not refused to assist her civil rights. That is what we are Federal health care provider conscience stat- with an abortion procedure, and irrespective thinking about today. utes. of what the employee’s religious beliefs are So I have got to say—I am a deeply Based on the above-described commit- about abortion. religious person myself—I believe that ments and actions, OCR finds that the Hos- This determination of compliance is not we should give people their rights to pital took steps, subsequent to May 24, 2009, intended, nor should it be construed, to their religious expression, and we do and during the course of OCR’s investiga- cover any issues, regarding the Hospital’s that under current law. I don’t think tion, which have sufficiently addressed and compliance status with the Church Amend- resolved the allegation regarding the May 24, that taking women’s rights to health ments, that are not specifically addressed in care away does anything to help with 2009 procedure. this letter. It neither covers issues or au- With respect to the allegation that the thorities not specifically addressed herein that situation. Hospital discriminated against the affected nor does it preclude future determinations of Here is one more thing. In case you party by reducing the amount of weekend compliance that are based on subsequent in- didn’t know, President Obama issued on-call shifts to which she was assigned for vestigations. an order today saying that he is going August 2009, the evidence gathered during Please take all necessary steps to ensure to veto this bill if, in the unlikely OCR’s investigation did not support such a that no adverse action is taken against the finding. The affected party asserted that event, it ever passes his desk. complainant, the affected party, or any So what are we doing here today? there were multiple sign-up sheets and she other individual for the filing of this com- had signed up for approximately 7–8 on-call The majority has announced that they plaint, providing information to OCR, or oth- are going out of session for 7 weeks at shifts for August 2009. The Hospital indicated erwise participating in this investigation. that there was only one set of sign-up sheets, Under the Freedom of Information Act, it the end of this week. They are not and the affected party signed up for a single may be necessary for OCR to release this going to deal with the Zika funding. shift, which the Hospital assigned to her. document and related correspondence and They are not going to deal with gun While the Hospital’s documentation does not records upon request. In the event OCR re- safety legislation, which would save definitively establish that there was not a ceives such a request, we will seek to pro- many Americans’ lives. They are not second set of sign-up sheets for August 2009, tect, to the extent provided by law, personal going to finish the appropriations bills, OCR’s interviews of multiple O.R. nurses in- information the disclosure of which would on and on and on. dicate that O.R. nurses and surgical techni- constitute an unwarranted invasion of pri- cians signed up at a single location on a sin- We have spent a whole hour of our vacy. valuable time today debating about gle set of sign-in sheets. Accordingly, OCR If you have additional questions or has determined that there is insufficient evi- concems, please contact Frank J. Musumici, something that is not only unnecessary dence to conclude that the Hospital discrimi- M.S., Supervisory Equal Opportunity Spe- from a conscience point of view, but nated against the affected party when as- cialist. that could endanger women’s lives, and signing on-call shifts for the month of Au- Sincerely, we are doing nothing to help the lives gust 2009. LINDA C. COLO´ N, of the millions and millions of Ameri- The complainant also alleged that the Hos- Regional Manager. pital discriminated against the affected cans that need it. party by asking her to sign a statement of Ms. DEGETTE. Now, let’s talk about It is not the right focus. It is not the her willingness to participate in abortion the nine Nassau County nurses appar- right time. It is not the right legisla- procedures in emergencies as a condition to ently required by their employer to tion. I urge every single one of my col- being assigned more on-call shifts for Sep- provide these services. All of those leagues to examine their conscience tember 2009 than she was assigned for August nurses were reinstated to their job and to vote ‘‘no’’ on this poorly 2009. After interviewing the affected party after they made a complaint. thought-out piece of legislation. and other staff involved in the alleged con- According to any example that we I yield back the balance of my time. versations, OCR found that at least one con- have gotten, these people have had re- Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, let versation occurred on or about July 16, 2009, me talk for just a minute about what involving a request for the affected party to course under current law. sign a statement. However, there was sub- So what does this bill do? some of this does. We have spent a stantial dispute as to the substantive con- This bill doesn’t give anybody any whole hour here, yes, defending the tent of any conversation, including the con- more conscientious ability to object. Constitution, standing up for an indi- vidual’s right. tent of any requested statement. Based on b 1600 our review of the facts and circumstances of This bill does not do a few things. It this matter, including that the affected What this bill does is it allows whole doesn’t clog the courts. It doesn’t ham- party did not agree to sign any statement new classes of people to refuse to pro- per due process; it increases it. It and the Hospital subsequently assigned her vide services to the women of America. doesn’t create confusion; it creates on-call shifts for September 2009 after she It allows employers, it allows clarity. It doesn’t stop you from get- signed up for them, OCR has determined that healthcare plans and health plan spon- ting care. It doesn’t offend conscience. there is insufficient evidence to substantiate sors to refuse to provide women the the claim that the Hospital discriminated It isn’t vindictive. It isn’t hypocritical. against the affected party by asking her to services they need. What it does do is state that someone sign such a statement. The only people who are going to be has this right. Further, on February 4, 2011, the complain- hurt by this are the patients. And I will The bill doesn’t ban abortion. It ant contacted OCR to report an alleged act tell you what, if you want to talk doesn’t take away rights. The bill of retaliation by the Hospital against the af- about civil rights, talk about the civil doesn’t remove lifesaving protections fected party for the filing of this complaint. rights of those patients. for women. And third, the bill doesn’t Following the May 24, 2009 procedure that is Talk about Mindy Swank, who is a force pregnant women from foregoing the subject of this matter, the affected party woman from Illinois. She was denied sought assistance from the Employee Assist- chemotherapy, all claims that we have ance Program (EAP) at the Hospital. The care by a Catholic hospital when her heard. complainant alleged that, on February 3, water broke just 20 weeks into her Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she 2011, the Hospital informed the affected pregnancy. Even though her life would may consume to the gentlewoman from party that it would not provide her with a have been endangered by continuing Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.027 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4859 Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, today we who do not want to participate in abortion care woman’s personal medical decisions. It heard quite a few claims that were and many states have refusal clauses for indi- is the 113th House GOP vote in this made, and I would like to set the vidual who wish to refuse to participate in Congress alone to attack women’s RECORD straight. abortion care. health care. First of all, the bill before us today A woman’s medical decisions should be left This bill is an attempt to make per- simply protects the other right to up to her and her physician; they should not manent the so-called Weldon amend- choose, that is the right of healthcare be vulnerable to the arbitrary discrimination of ment, which pressures any Federal providers to choose not to be involved an employer or other outside party. agency or program, or any State or in abortion. The bill does not change As responsible lawmakers, we have a duty local government, with the potential the legality of abortion in any way. to reject any and all provisions that seek to loss of all of its Labor and Health and Some of my colleagues have raised codify a health care system in which discrimi- Human Services funding if it doesn’t concerns regarding how this bill may nation against women is legal and encour- allow a healthcare entity to provide, affect life-threatening cases. As a nurse aged. pay for, cover, or refer for abortions. who has worked in the emergency The Supreme Court has upheld the right of The majority purports that this leg- room, I can tell you that medical per- women to choose regarding this matter. islation would protect religious lib- sonnel always—always—act to save pa- It is time that we move on from attempts to erty, but, in reality, it is a thinly tients who come through their doors, undermine this right and instead focus on im- veiled attempt to restrict women’s ac- including pregnant women and their proving health care quality and access for all cess to safe and legal abortion. babies. It is that compassion and that Americans. To be clear, religious liberty is one of drive to protect life that brought them I urge my colleagues to join me in opposing our Nation’s most fundamental and to the medical profession in the first S. 304. cherished values, but it does not, and place. The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time should never, mean the freedom to dis- Furthermore, stabilizing a woman for debate has expired. criminate against or harm others. This when her life is in danger is the law. It Pursuant to House Resolution 822, bill would unduly limit women’s is already the law. There is a standard the previous question is ordered on the healthcare choices by allowing a broad of care and there is a law. Under the bill, as amended. set of health providers, including many Emergency Medical Treatment and the The question is on the third reading employers, to deny their female em- Active Labor Act, doctors and hos- of the bill. ployees access to legal medical services pitals are required to stabilize emer- The bill was ordered to be read a based on any and all objections. This legislation could not possibly gency patients, including pregnant third time, and was read the third have been written more broadly. Spe- women. time. cifically, the Conscience Protection So to be absolutely sure there is no MOTION TO RECOMMIT Act would allow employers and insur- confusion on this point, the Conscience Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. ance companies, among other Protection Act includes a rule of con- Speaker, I have a motion to recommit ‘‘healthcare entities,’’ to refuse to ‘‘fa- struction that clarifies those protec- at the desk. cilitate,’’ ‘‘make arrangements for,’’ or tions and EMTALA will continue to co- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentlewoman opposed to the bill? ‘‘otherwise participate in’’ abortions. exist side by side, offering women the Women of color, low-income families, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. I am, assurance that they will be cared for in LGBTQ individuals, young people, and in its current form. these situations. those living in rural areas already ex- We protect insurance plans and em- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The perience widespread and systemic bar- ployers purchasing such plans from Clerk will report the motion to recom- riers to health care. This vague and participation in abortion in this bill mit. overly broad language will exacerbate because that is the very scenario that The Clerk read as follows: the significant barriers to care that has prompted the consideration of the Ms. Wasserman Schultz moves to recom- mit the bill, S. 304, to the Committee on En- they already face. bill. Additionally, the bill would give vir- Abortion is a highly controversial ergy and Commerce with instructions to re- port the same back to the House forthwith tually any individual or entity stand- issue on which Americans have a wide ing to sue for an actual or threatened range of views. It is reasonable to allow with the following amendment: At the end of the bill, add the following: violation. As civil rights organizations anyone who does not want to be a SEC. 4. NO IMPACT ON RESPONSE TO ZIKA VIRUS. have noted: party to abortion to be able to opt out. The provisions of section 3, including the This broad right of action would chill Recognizing this point, even Presi- amendment made by such section, shall not State, local, and Federal Government’s abil- dent Obama’s healthcare law, apply to the extent that such provisions ity to advance pro-women’s health policies ObamaCare, allows States and insur- would reduce access to health care services by exposing them to frivolous, resource- ance companies to opt out of including to prevent, prepare for, or respond to the draining lawsuits by opponents of safe, legal abortion in the health plans offered on Zika virus. abortion. the exchanges. Mrs. BLACKBURN (during the read- Undoubtedly, this bill is a wolf in My bill simply ensures that the ing). Mr. Speaker, I reserve a point of sheep’s clothing. In the name of reli- healthcare providers, as defined in the order against the motion. gious liberty, the majority is con- bill, are not forced or coerced to par- The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point tinuing its campaign to deny women ticipate in a brutal procedure that is of order is reserved. access to safe and legal abortion and often painful to an unborn child. The Clerk will continue to read. create a healthcare system that is le- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this bill. The Clerk continued to read. gally permitted to discriminate Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- against women. yield back the balance of my time. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from Women and all Americans deserve ac- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. cess to the care and coverage that is I rise to express my opposition to S. 304, the Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. right for them. The Conscience Protec- so-called ‘‘Conscience Protection Act.’’ Speaker, this is the final amendment tion Act threatens that access and is This bill would allow employers, insurance to the bill, which will not kill the bill another attempt by the majority to in- companies, and other health care entities to or send it back to committee. If adopt- sert themselves into a decision best refuse to provide, pay for, cover, or refer for ed, the bill will immediately proceed to left between a woman and her doctor. abortion services. final passage, as amended. This motion to recommit prevents This is an overreaching and dangerous pro- S. 304, the Conscience Protection the harmful provisions of the bill from posal under which employers, among others, Act, is yet another extreme attempt to applying to any area in the U.S. where could deny women comprehensive health in- block women’s access to health care. it would reduce access to healthcare surance coverage and intrude on their per- This dangerous legislation, which the services to prevent, prepare for, or re- sonal health care decisions. President has threatened to veto, spond to the Zika virus. This legislation is unnecessary since exist- would strip away patient protections More than 3,600 Americans, including ing federal law already protects individuals and permit employers to override a more than 600 pregnant women in 45

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During pregnancy, nothing prevents providers from volun- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the Zika virus can cause a serious birth tarily electing to take part in an abor- from California. defect called microcephaly, as well tion. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- other severe fetal brain defects. It is written to protect a person like self such time as I may consume. The Zika virus is primarily trans- Fe Vinoya, who is one of the nurses I rise in support of this bill. What mitted through two types of mos- from New Jersey. During a Conscience this would do is prohibit the United quitos, and according to a recent arti- Forum just last week, Fe said: States from spending millions of dol- cle in the Journal of Medical Ento- lars purchasing from Iran heavy water. Participating in the destruction of human Iran—I think we should remember—is mology, 40 States and D.C. have re- life is not only a violation of my religious ported the presence of one or both of convictions, it conflicts with my calling as a the number one state sponsor of ter- those mosquitos. medical professional to protect life, not to rorism. Heavy water is essential to the Public health experts have made end life. production of weapons-grade pluto- clear that it is not if we will have local We owe this to Fe and anyone else nium. While this relatively rare chemical is transmission of the Zika virus in the who objects to being forced to provide not radioactive, it has long been tight- continental U.S., it is when. Despite or to pay for abortion services. So I ly controlled. Why? Because of its use that risk, our Republican colleagues simply urge you, I implore Members to as a coolant in heavy water nuclear re- vote ‘‘no’’ on the motion to recommit are on the floor today playing politics actors. These are the types of reactors and to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the Conscience with women and children’s access to which experts call a plutonium bomb Protection Act of 2016. federally supported healthcare services factory. like Medicaid. I yield back the balance of my time. The history of this goes back. If we Through Federal healthcare services, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without think back during the Second World women can visit healthcare providers objection, the previous question is or- War, the fall of Norway and its heavy to better understand how to prevent dered on the motion to recommit. water plant to the Nazis created a very contracting the Zika virus, and chil- There was no objection. real risk that Hitler could win the race dren born with severe fetal brain de- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to build the bomb. In response, at the fects can receive the healthcare serv- question is on the motion to recommit. time, the Allies launched several dar- ices that they need. The question was taken; and the ing commando raids—the most daring Threatening receipt of Federal Speaker pro tempore announced that of the war—and hundreds of bombers in healthcare services by women and chil- the noes appeared to have it. what was ultimately their successful dren in need of care to advance the Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. effort to prevent the Nazis from using harmful Republican war on women is Speaker, on that I demand the yeas heavy water to develop weapons-grade unconscionable. It is shocking that and nays. plutonium. That is how important this anyone would even consider taking any The yeas and nays were ordered. process has been in history in the race action that would cut off federally sup- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to that weapon. ported healthcare services when the ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the order So fast forward several decades, and threat of the Zika virus looms so large of the House of today, further pro- now the Obama administration’s nu- in this country, especially during the ceedings on this question will be post- clear agreement does not limit Iran’s summer, the height of tourist and mos- poned. ability to produce heavy water. This is quito season. f one of the agreement’s many flaws, in This bill is dangerous and irrespon- b 1615 my opinion. But, instead, the deal al- sible. Pregnant women who contract lows Iran to possess a small amount of the Zika virus and infants born with NO 2H2O FROM IRAN ACT heavy water for its newly legitimized microcephaly or severe fetal birth de- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, pursuant nuclear program and requires Iran to fects as a result should have the feder- to House Resolution 819, I call up the ship any excess heavy water that it ally guaranteed healthcare benefits bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obliga- produces out of the country. and services that they need and not be tion or expenditure of funds available So, while this deeply flawed deal al- punished because the Republicans to any Federal department or agency lows Iran to sell its excess heavy water wanted to score more political points. for any fiscal year to purchase or issue on the international market, it cer- Enough is enough. I urge my col- a license for the purchase of heavy tainly doesn’t require the United leagues to support the motion to re- water produced in Iran, and ask for its States to buy Iran’s excess heavy commit. immediate consideration. water. If there are no buyers, then Iran I yield back the balance of my time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. would have to comply with the limits Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- on its heavy water possession by sus- withdraw my reservation of a point of ant to House Resolution 819, the bill is pending production, or it could also di- order. considered read. lute any excess heavy water that it The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- The text of the bill is as follows: currently possesses. That makes sense ervation of a point of order is with- H.R. 5119 to me. drawn. Let me be clear. Despite false claims, Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in enacting this legislation would not claim the time in opposition to the mo- Congress assembled, cause the United States or Iran to vio- tion. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. late the nuclear deal. What we are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- 2 talking about here is something that is This Act may be cited as the ‘‘No H2O tlewoman from Tennessee is recognized from Iran Act’’. not in the deal, whether or not we sub- for 5 minutes. SEC. 2. PROHIBITION ON OBLIGATION OR EX- sidize their production of heavy water. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Speaker, I PENDITURE OF FUNDS TO PUR- So what it would prevent, clearly, is pose a simple question: When did this CHASE OR ISSUE A LICENSE FOR it would prevent the administration institution and the political discourse THE PURCHASE OF HEAVY WATER from going above and beyond the PRODUCED IN IRAN. lose respect for freedom of conscience No funds available to any Federal depart- agreement to deliver Iran financial re- protections in health care? ment or agency for any fiscal year may be wards that were never part of the It is not fair. It is not fair that indi- obligated or expended— agreement that passed this House. viduals today may have legal recourse (1) to purchase heavy water produced in That is one of the reasons why the to protect their civil rights but not Iran; or Obama administration’s purchase of 28

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JCPOA. David Albright, which I think all of us The way we have dealt with Iran has Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my should reflect on here. He is a re- maybe been the best example of non- bill, H.R. 5119, to prevent the United spected nonproliferation expert, and he partisan collaboration on foreign pol- States purchase of heavy water from said these words: We should not be pay- icy, or bipartisan collaboration on for- Iran. ing Iran for something they shouldn’t eign policy, and politics stopping at I want to start by pointing out the be producing in the first place. the water’s edge. But in this case, the recent statements from the Depart- That is my point, Mr. Speaker. So Speaker has totally circumvented the ment of State and the Department of this bill is simple. It prohibits U.S. Foreign Affairs Committee and our Energy confirming that the United purchases, prohibits us paying Iran for normal bipartisan approach. I think States was under no commitment to heavy water from their facility, and, there are serious consequences to the purchase heavy water from Iran nor is thus, prevents U.S. taxpayer dollars process that led us here. We are send- it committed to do so in the future. from subsidizing this rogue regime. ing a message to the rest of the world The Obama administration only ac- I also want to thank the author, Mr. that foreign policy issues are now part knowledged this fact last month as a POMPEO, for his work. I urge all Mem- of everyday politics. This is a dan- result of a congressional inquiry from bers to support this bill. gerous path. my office. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of I don’t blame my good friend Chair- This legislation is really very simple my time. man ROYCE for this lousy process. This and as straightforward as you can get. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in isn’t the way he runs our committee, H.R. 5119, the No 2H2O from Iran Act, opposition to this bill, and I yield my- and I am grateful, as always, for his would prohibit Federal funds from self such time as I may consume. fair leadership. Tomorrow, we are being used to purchase heavy water Mr. Speaker, by now, everyone knows marking up 13 bipartisan measures in and also prohibit Federal funds from that I opposed the Iran nuclear deal. our committee. That is the way it being used to issue licenses to purchase But as I have said again and again and should be. We pride ourselves in bipar- heavy water from Iran. again, now that the deal is done, we tisanship. That is how you pass legisla- Tomorrow marks the 1-year anniver- need to focus on holding Iran’s leaders tion in foreign policy, and that is ex- sary of the Joint Comprehensive Plan to their word and holding the regime actly what we are not doing here this of Action. This week, the House is tak- accountable for its other bad behavior. afternoon. ing a stand against Iran and the dan- I think you would be hard-pressed to But I am left to wonder, what hap- gerous deal this Nation entered into— find any Member of this body who dis- pened to the Speaker’s commitment to reflecting very much what I hear when agrees with that goal. regular order? When he became Speak- I am back in Kansas. But there is a right way to do that er, that was the platform he rode in on. Americans know President Obama’s and a wrong way to do it. The right What do our friends in the Freedom unsigned and unratified political com- way to do it is to collaborate across Caucus and the Liberty Caucus have to mitment with the Islamic Republic of the aisle to draft legislation that will say about the Speaker’s change of Iran does not make them safer. Ameri- win bipartisan support, that will make heart? It just isn’t right. cans see Iran continue to test sophisti- it across the finish line, and that the It leads to bad policy. Foreign policy cated ballistic missiles. They see Iran President will sign into law. is rarely black and white. There are capture and humiliate American sail- The right way to do it is to let com- very few times when it is smart to say: ors. They see Iran hold Americans and mittees go through a regular process, a ‘‘This is the right way to go, without other foreigners hostage. They see Iran regular order, so that Members on both exception, in perpetuity.’’ That is what fire rockets dangerously close to Amer- sides have a chance to debate and con- the bill does. Complexity isn’t a vice in ican aircraft carriers. tribute. foreign policy, and sometimes bills While many constituents are back The right way to do it is to bring it that are only a page or two long are home watching us vote on this issue, to the floor in a way that ensures we the most dangerous. the Iranian Ayatollah is watching this end up with the best possible legisla- Mr. Speaker, I sincerely regret that too. I know this because Iran is des- tion so that we can honestly advance we are spending time on a measure perate. On Monday, it announced that American interests and protect Amer- that we all know isn’t going anywhere it had received $8.6 million in exchange ican security. and that we all know is just political for 32 tons of Iranian heavy water that The wrong way to do it is to ram it theater as my friends in the majority the Obama administration wanted to through the Rules Committee—that is move into the convention next week. purchase back in April. what happens here—and bring it to the We could be using this time in an hon- Only then, only after the Iranians floor with no chance to offer new ideas est effort to make our country safer had chosen to reveal the status of this to make the bill better. But that is ex- with this issue, which is an important funding, shortly before this very vote, actly where we are today. That is why issue. But a flawed process has led to a did the Obama administration come this bill is so deeply flawed. That is flawed bill, and I am forced to oppose clean to the American public with why it has no chance of becoming law, it. some details of this sale. and that is a shame, in my opinion, be- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to Mr. Speaker, must we always find cause this bill might have been a good do the same. out what is happening between the starting point. I reserve the balance of my time. United States and Iran from the Ira- Again, I think we do need to deal GENERAL LEAVE nians? with Iran more forcefully. Generally Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- Mr. Speaker, my bill will protect speaking, I agree that we shouldn’t be imous consent that all Members may Americans and ensure the United buying heavy water from Iran. But this have 5 legislative days in which to re- States does not become an active part- bill is far too broad. It is a blanket pro- vise and extend their remarks and in- ner in Iran’s nuclear program and its hibition—no waivers, no sunset, no ex- clude any extraneous material on H.R. terror regime. We cannot legitimize ceptions. We have no idea what the un- 5119. this nuclear proliferator. We have al- intended consequences of this bill The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ready done enough for the Islamic Re- could be in the years ahead. Those are objection to the request of the gen- public of Iran. We need not act outside the uncertainties we try to deal with tleman from California? the requirements of the nuclear deal, on the Foreign Affairs Committee. There was no objection. no matter how much Iranian mullahs

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We all agreed that Iran export of heavy water because, as we derstood the concerns of our ally, should not have a nuclear weapons pro- all know, in 15 years this agreement is Israel; but Iran violated the U.S. reso- gram, but we decided the better way to going to be over. At that point in time, lution by firing a ballistic missile that achieve that was through diplomacy we do not want Iran to have a full-scale said Israel must be wiped off the face of rather than war. industrial weapons production capa- the Earth. Today, we deal with yet another bility. Mr. Speaker, the administration as- challenge to that agreement. The ma- If we create the market for heavy sured us that they are going to push terial involved is heavy water. For water—right now under the agreement back on Iran’s destabilizing activities those who thought that war and mili- they are not supposed to have it on and human rights concerns, but 12 tary action was the only way to pre- hand—if we create the market by con- months later it seems like we have vent nuclear weapons development in tinuously purchasing this heavy water, only empowered them. Iran, heavy water is the issue today, yeah, they are going to continue to If the administration won’t hold Iran but it is just another way to sink a suc- produce it and, as a consequence, will accountable, then the responsibility cessful agreement. further develop their capability. falls on the people’s House. It is odd to me also, since the sale The SPEAKER pro tempore. The b 1630 represents a government intrusion into time of the gentleman has expired. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield an When you look at the facts, how can the North American heavy water mar- additional 1 minute to the gentleman it possibly be in our national interest ket, why we would prefer Iran continue from California. to take away our own authority to the capability of developing this as op- take away from Iran a material that Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I urge my posed to an American ally, Canada. colleagues to support the Iran-related could be used in the development of nu- Why would we open the door to fu- clear weapons? measures on the floor this week. ture U.S. purchases of Iran’s heavy The ranking member, a few minutes I don’t think this is just about heavy water, which is what the administra- ago, made a point of suggesting that water. When you consider the facts and tion is doing here, and choose Iran as there is no chance that the President all that is represented here, it is a the supplier rather than our ally, Can- would sign this bill, and that we are heavy lift, or a heavy stretch, to be- ada? wasting our time by debating it here lieve that limiting ourselves somehow For these reasons, I am very con- today. It is incumbent on us to call out will protect our families. cerned with that line of argument. the shortcomings on this deal. It is in- There are a number of nonmilitary Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the cumbent on the House and the Mem- uses for heavy water. The water we are gentleman from Michigan (Mr. TROTT), bers of the House to point out when getting from Iran can be used by U.S. a member of the Committee on Foreign Iran has violated the deal. As I said fre- industry and research labs. Heavy Affairs. quently during the debate, you cannot water is a critical material for bio- Mr. TROTT. Mr. Speaker, I thank the do a good deal with a bad guy. medical and diagnostic research, such chairman. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 as MRIs and pharmaceutical develop- Mr. Speaker, 1 year ago this week, minutes to the gentleman from Oregon ment, as well as a variety of chemical the administration agreed to a cata- (Mr. BLUMENAUER). and environmental analysis. strophic nuclear deal with Iran, a deal Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I By purchasing this material, we that was eventually rejected by Con- appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy in make our families and allies safer and gress in a bipartisan vote. permitting me to speak on this bill. boost American research and develop- Despite negotiating from what I am listening to the debate and, ment. Exposed to light, objections to should have been a position of frankly, it is interesting to have the our procuring this heavy water really strength, the Obama administration two diametrically opposed views. This do evaporate. has gone out of its way to appease Iran. agreement a year ago was supported by In World War II, many lives were lost And even more disturbing, the adminis- a range of former Secretaries of State to keep heavy water developed by a tration admitted that it used a false in both parties. It was an opportunity Norwegian utility from being used by narrative to sell the nuclear deal to to move forward with our principal al- Nazi Germany for development of a nu- journalists and, ultimately, to the lies and with China and with Russia to clear weapon. Here, we are using dol- American public. try and make Iran less likely to de- lars instead of the lives of young Amer- As if the deal wasn’t bad enough, the velop nuclear weapons. icans and others to ensure there is no administration has made it a point to Mercifully, the agreement is in force, nuclear weapons development within make concession after concession in and for this first year it is working. Iran and that there is less of this dual- order to keep Iran happy. The Presi- There is a reactor filled with concrete. use material in Iran, and more of it in dent tells us that Iran is honoring the This item here today is an example of America. deal, but German intelligence tells us progress that my friends on the other I realize the strong desire here on the they are not. We were promised snap- side of the aisle want to turn back. eve of the Republican National Conven- back sanctions, but the Secretary of Under this agreement, they are re- tion to undermine any success this Ad- State and the Secretary of the Treas- quired to reduce the supply of heavy ministration has. But I believe this is a ury have been flying around Europe water. We are purchasing heavy water bipartisan success. That is one of the promoting Iran while trying to find from them, taking it out of their reasons that a large number of experts creative ways to give Iran access to the hands. At the same time, there are on security policy—and former Mem- U.S. dollar. Lately, it seems that our 14,000 fewer centrifuges that are oper- bers of this body in the United States cabinet secretaries are acting more ating in Iran and under international Senate, both Republicans and Demo- like ambassadors-at-large for the Ira- supervision. crats—have joined together in bipar- nian Chamber of Commerce than Sec- Why wouldn’t we want to take away tisan support of an agreement that is retary of the Treasury and Secretary of this essential element for the produc- working and that is making our fami- State. tion of nuclear weapons, especially lies safer. We were told this deal wasn’t about since the United States has an oppor- Don’t vote to undermine the efforts normalizing relations with Iran, but tunity to purchase heavy water? of this international agreement. Don’t the administration reportedly is weigh- As my good friend from Texas point- drown diplomacy by adopting this ing whether to back Iran’s bid to join ed out, there are many research appli- heavy water bill. the World Trade Organization. Rather cations for which we need heavy water.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:50 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.072 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4863 My friend, the chairman of the com- veloping a market for something which Now, Iran has done absolutely noth- mittee, alluded to the question: Why can be used for nuclear weapons pro- ing to implement this provision of the don’t we use the North American pro- duction. agreement, and the administration ap- duction of heavy water? We have ample opportunity to pur- pears content to allow them to get out Well, the United States doesn’t man- chase this from our ally. It is still a re- of doing so. That is what is concerning. ufacture heavy water anymore, and quirement under the agreement that Finally, the components for the Canada has stopped producing it and is Iran cut back its reserve of heavy heavy water plant were illicitly pro- selling it off. water. If we are going to enter an ongo- cured. Essentially, the United States Where are we going to get the heavy ing program to continue to purchase Government is buying pirated heavy water from? this from Iran, what we are doing is en- water because the components for that I think it is perfect to get it from abling them, enabling them as they heavy water plant were illicitly pro- Iran. We use it, it is beneficial to us, prepare 15 years from now, as I said cured. and it takes a potential dangerous item earlier, to have that turnkey operation Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the out of their hands. where they can then have industrial- gentleman from Colorado (Mr. LAM- I think the House should reject yet size capability for the weapons pro- BORN). another effort to undermine the agree- gram. Mr. LAMBORN. I thank the chair- ment. The world is safer today than it The other point I would make is that man of the Foreign Affairs Committee. was a year ago when Iran was a month the reason the Iranians have a favor- Mr. Speaker, I rise to support H.R. or 2 away from creating a nuclear able disposition towards the United 5119, the No 2H2O from Iran Act. weapon, and it created a frenzy on the States—and that is reflected in the It is now clear that a glaring side ef- part of some of the people who are jus- polling that shows that two-thirds of fect of the disastrous nuclear deal with tifiably concerned about Iran. Now Iranians want a western-style democ- Iran is that it incentivizes Iran to keep that breakout date is a year away and racy without a theocracy—is because overproducing heavy water—a critical we are strengthening the potential they don’t happen to agree with the component in the production of weap- ties. policies of the Ayatollah and what hap- ons-grade plutonium. Because this ad- The United States has serially mis- pened in 1979 with the revolutionary re- ministration sees no problem with cre- managed its relations with Iran since gime grabbing control of that govern- ating a new U.S.-approved heavy water we worked with the British to over- ment. marketplace, it is, thereby, giving Iran throw their popularly elected govern- The consequences of that government a green light to continue overpro- ment in 1953 and install a dictator, the nationalizing companies is that the ducing. There should, instead, be seri- shah, in charge. The United States Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ac- ous consequences for Iran’s overproduc- backed the murderous Saddam Hussein tually controls the economy. When we tion of heavy water. Under the admin- in the Iraq-Iranian war when Saddam put money into that regime, what we istration’s logic, we are paying and re- Hussein used poisonous gas against are actually doing is aiding and abet- warding Iran for being in violation of Iran. ting the efforts of those that go to the the nuclear agreement, and we are The SPEAKER pro tempore. The streets and yell ‘‘Death to America’’ making it easier for them to have nu- time of the gentleman has expired. and ‘‘Death to Israel,’’ and that is ex- clear weapons in the future. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield an actly what the Ayatollah does. It is high time for this administra- additional 1 minute to the gentleman We should have had a tilt to Iran, tion to admit to the American people from Oregon. yes; but that tilt to Iran should have and to itself that Iran has no intention Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, it been to the people of Iran who had that of complying with the nuclear deal. We is amazing that Iran is one of the few election stolen from them. should not give them any more conces- countries in the Middle East where the b 1645 sions that cost American taxpayers majority of the people still like the their hard-earned dollars while advanc- That is where our tilt should have United States, unlike some of our so- ing Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. called allies over there. been. Instead, we are walking on egg- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Admittedly, there are people in the shells, and every time there is a new the balance of my time. leadership in Iran who are bad people demand like this one, that we now pur- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 who do bad things. The President of chase and aid and abet their ongoing minutes to the gentleman from Penn- development of capability on heavy Iran has worked with us to try and sylvania (Mr. COSTELLO). move the ball forward. This agreement water, it is beyond me. We have an an- Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. is a foundation upon which we can nual report that was published last Speaker, first, I want to commend Mr. build. I am pleased that maybe they month by the German Intelligence POMPEO and the chairman for their would buy airplanes from us rather Service, and this is what it reads: leadership on this issue, and I echo than the French or the European Union The illegal proliferation-sensitive procure- what the chairman said just a few mo- Airbus consortium. ment activities by Iran in Germany, reg- ments ago. istered by the Federal Office for the Protec- I hope that we can get behind the re- tion of the Constitution, persisted at what Mr. Speaker, I strongly support H.R. flexive opposition to this and look at is, even by international standards, a quan- 5119, the No 2H2O from Iran Act. This the facts. I think the facts are, at a titatively high level last year. This holds legislation would block the licensing minimum, we should buy all of the true, in particular, with regard to items and purchasing of heavy water—nu- heavy water from Iran we can at a which can be used in the field of nuclear clear material that is needed for a nu- market rate, get it out of their hands, technology. clear weapon—from Iran. and help us with our needs. Iran is violating this agreement as The bill became necessary when the Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- we speak. It is not being enforced. The administration announced it intended self such time as I may consume. debate here should be how we enforce to make an $8.6 million purchase of 32 I think there is some confusion here. this agreement, not how we augment tons of this nuclear material despite The point is that Iran is continuing to activities to further encourage the re- the purchase not being required by the manufacture heavy water. The point is gime to avoid what it agreed to. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. that we are making a market for their Iran remains a center of illicit pro- Further, the administration never ability to export this instead of taking curement, anxious to find ways to cir- clarified how Iran would use such funds the legacy stock of heavy water that is cumvent U.S. export controls and sanc- or if steps would be taken to ensure in the possession of Canada. tions. The nuclear deal acknowledged U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used by The reason Canada quit producing it this in annex I, which states that Iran Iran to support terrorism, Iran’s bal- is because they have ample stock, and intends to apply nuclear export policies listic missile program, or to finance the presumption was they would sell and practices in line with internation- other nefarious activities or bad actors that to the United States. Why? Be- ally established standards for the ex- in the region. cause Canada is not in the business of port of nuclear material, equipment, The bill is necessary, unfortunately, trying to become more proficient in de- and technology. because Iran is still producing heavy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.118 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4864 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 water, and, now, to echo the chair- Here, on the anniversary of Mr. fectively, acts as a subsidy on Iran for man’s sentiments, we are creating a Obama’s deal with the theocracy of Iran’s nuclear program. We see other market for it. That just doesn’t make Iran, passing the No 2H2O from Iran things like really lucrative aircraft sense. Act is a commonsense thing to do. deals that will help Iran transport Mr. Speaker, again, I thank the There is nothing in the failed, ill-con- weapons to its proxies in places like chairman for his leadership. I think ceived, misdirected, poorly designed Syria and Lebanon. this is a very serious issue. I encourage disaster of a nuclear deal which says Of course, there are reports about all of my colleagues to support this the United States Government is re- uranium being found in Parchin, one of bill. quired to help Iran fulfill its commit- the military sites. We are never going Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ments to limit its stores of heavy to be able to inspect Parchin. That is minute to the gentleman from Oregon water. I remain unconvinced today by not even in the deal. That is totally off (Mr. BLUMENAUER). the arguments of my friends in the the table. Iran is not going to permit Mr. BLUMENAUER. I thank the gen- loyal opposition of the idea that our inspections there; so you could have tleman. government would obligate our tax- some of this activity continuing apace Mr. Speaker, I listened to my friend payers or even possess an option to buy there. from Pennsylvania. There is no re- Iranian heavy water in the future. It is I think it is great that a majority of quirement under the agreement that ridiculous. There is a private market us in this House has been on the right Iran cannot manufacture heavy water. for heavy water in this world, and the side of this in voting against the Iran There is a limit on the amount that Iranians are welcome to meet their deal, in voting for a number of years to they can possess. That is why the re- deal obligations in that private mar- sustain very tough sanctions on Iran. serves are in storage elsewhere. The ket. It is Iran’s responsibility to com- And now this series of bills that we amount that we are talking about now ply with the limits of its heavy water have, I think, is important, and par- is already being shipped to the United agreement. ticularly the heavy water issue, be- States as we speak. As to the nuclear deal, it is not the cause it is an unnecessary illicit sub- Iran has a right, under the agree- United States’ or any other country’s sidy that we are sending over to Iran. ment, to continue producing heavy responsibility to buy a commodity in If you ask the American people water, which it will. an already limited global market from whether they want their tax dollars Where is the heavy water going to a government that has done nothing to going to subsidize Iran’s nuclear pro- go? indicate that it is a friend. gram, you will have overwhelming op- They can sell it on the global mar- position to such a policy; so I am ket. I would rather they sell it to the I am proud to support this legisla- tion, and I encourage all of my col- happy to be here, speaking in favor of United States at market price than to this and of the other measures. North Korea or to Pakistan or to some leagues to support its passage. I thank the chairman for his leader- Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- other actor. self the balance of my time. ship consistently on analyzing the This bill is misguided and misses the In the summer of 2013, we passed a President’s transaction with Iran and point. They are not violating the very tough sanctions bill against Iran. agreement. We are better off in having its shortcomings. Here, a year has The chairman and I worked on it to- the heavy water that we need, that we passed, and we still see the failings of gether very closely, and we passed it don’t produce, and that Canada has this transaction every time we turn. unanimously out of the Foreign Affairs Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I reserve stopped producing that we will be able Committee. Think about that—unani- the balance of my time. to reinforce the possibility of having a mously. We have so many different Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 successful agreement over time. ranges of ideologies on the committee; minutes to the gentleman from Florida I appreciate the ranking member for yet, when it came to slapping sanctions (Mr. DE ANTIS giving me the opportunity to at least S ), a member of the Com- on a murderous regime, we found bipar- clarify what I think is reality. mittee on Foreign Affairs. tisan consensus unanimously. That bill Mr. DESANTIS. I thank the chair- Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- went to the House floor and passed by man. I really appreciate Chairman self such time as I may consume. a margin of 400–20. We sent it over to ROYCE for offering this legislation, and A clarifying point is that they can- the Senate, and, unfortunately, the I thank MIKE POMPEO for all of his hard not sell it to North Korea. Iran would Senate sat on it. It didn’t pass it. not be able to do that because North work. I raise this because it shows what can Korea is under sanctions on just that Mr. Speaker, here is the deal. We happen when we work in a bipartisan point. were told by people like Ben Rhodes fashion on important foreign policy I would also just make the argument that the Iran agreement was going to issues. This is important. My friends that there is no scientific or medical capitalize on winds of change inside and colleagues on the other side of the breakthrough that is dependent upon Iran and that this could be a way for aisle who came up and who spoke dis- purchases of heavy water from Iran; Iran to cease its offending conduct and paragingly about Iran and the Iranian and, if there were, I have no doubt that become part of the community of na- Government will get no quarrel from we could work with our ally, Canada, tions. Yet here we are, over a year out me. I am no fan of the regime’s and I to make it happen because Canada, in from this Iran deal, and Iran is increas- am no fan of a lot of things, but I do particular, has been creating a reliable, ing its illegal proliferation procure- think that if we are going to pass legis- long-term heavy water supply that is ment activities. It is increasing its lation that is going to have meaning, able to meet the projected increased missile procurement activities. This is then we ought to do it together in a bi- needs in North America and elsewhere. not the action of a country that is partisan form. Canada stopped producing more be- looking to make nice with the rest of cause they have too much, and they the world. They are taking the conces- b 1700 anticipated that we would purchase sions that were granted to them in this For the past 31⁄2 years, Chairman this from them. The United States Iran deal, and they are taking advan- ROYCE and myself have worked really, should support our ally, Canada, in this tage of them, and they are expanding really hard to put our heads together effort rather than in subsidizing a state their influence throughout the Middle and come up with bipartisan legisla- sponsor of terrorism’s production of East. tion, and this could have been the sensitive material. It is curious because the deal itself, I same. This could have been the same. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the think, clearly, in looking back on it, This could have come to the Foreign gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. HILL). has been a failure; but what the admin- Affairs Committee. We would have de- Mr. HILL. I thank the chairman for istration is doing is doubling down on bated it, and we would have passed it yielding, and I thank Mr. POMPEO for that, and it is going even beyond what probably. There would have been some his work on this measure. the deal says. It wants to give Iran in- changes with some difficulties that Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong sup- direct access to the American dollar. some of us find in the bill, and perhaps port of H.R. 5119, and I am a proud co- Then this purchasing of heavy water is we would have had a very similar vote. sponsor of this legislation. not a requirement of the deal’s. It, ef- But it wasn’t done that way.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:00 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.077 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4865 No regular order. Taking the bill out victim to partisan politics. And, to- Pursuant to House Resolution 819, of the Foreign Affairs Committee, morrow, unfortunately, with another the previous question is ordered on the where no one on the committee had a bill, we are going to get more of the bill. chance to either vote or speak on it or same. The question is on the engrossment give their opinion—absolutely nothing. So I hope that, in the future, we can and third reading of the bill. It was taken to the Rules Committee, get back to business as usual because I The bill was ordered to be engrossed rammed down, and came to the floor of know that Congress can work to push and read a third time, and was read the the House. There was no process, no back on Iran’s dangerous behavior. I third time. transparency, no regular order, no bi- know that we can hold Iran’s feet to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The partisanship. the fire and make sure that the nuclear question is on the passage of the bill. My God, if we cannot be bipartisan deal, which passed—again, without my The question was taken; and the when it comes to foreign policy, what vote, but it passed—and I want to Speaker pro tempore announced that can we be bipartisan on? Here is a per- make sure that that nuclear deal is the ayes appeared to have it. fect example. being implemented properly. Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, on that I So what happens is this bill is going That is what we have to do: hold demand the yeas and nays. to pass. I predict it will pass, mostly Iran’s feet to the fire, do it in a bipar- The yeas and nays were ordered. along political lines. The President tisan way, not try to score political The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- won’t sign it. It won’t probably pass brownie points. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the order the other House. We all love this country. We want the of the House of today, this 15-minute But maybe if we had put our heads right thing for this country. Let’s work vote on passage of the bill will be fol- together and all worked together and together to make sure that foreign pol- lowed by 5-minute votes on the motion sent the bills to the Foreign Affairs icy is as bipartisan as it can be. to recommit on S. 304; and passage of Committee and came up with legisla- For now, I have to vote ‘‘no’’ on this S. 304, if ordered. tion, maybe we could have had a bill bill. I urge my colleagues to oppose it The vote was taken by electronic de- that did 80 percent of what this bill did, as well. vice, and there were—yeas 249, nays or maybe 90 percent, or maybe 100 per- I yield back the balance of my time. 176, not voting 8, as follows: cent but had certain things in there— Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- waivers and other things that are nec- self such time as I may consume. [Roll No. 441] essary—in the bill. That is why I know I have a concern with the administra- YEAS—249 that this is not a serious attempt at tion’s decision on this issue over Iran, Abraham Fincher Lamborn doing it. It is an amendment attempt not necessarily my colleagues here. My Aderholt Fitzpatrick Lance Allen Fleischmann Latta to score political brownie points, and concern is that, regardless of how we Amash Fleming Lieu, Ted that is not what we should be all about, perceive the Iran deal that we voted on Amodei Flores Lipinski and that is not what we should be on the floor, my concern is that the ad- Ashford Forbes LoBiondo doing. ministration is now going beyond that Babin Fortenberry Long Barletta Foxx Love My friends on the other side of the deal. It is the administration’s conduct Barr Franks (AZ) Lucas aisle and on my side of the aisle know, here that gives me pause. Barton Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer when I talk about foreign policy, I try When I hear the Secretary of Energy Benishek Garrett Lummis to be principled. We may not always for the President, Mr. Ernest Moniz, he Bilirakis Gibbs MacArthur Bishop (MI) Gibson Marchant agree, but I try to be principled on it. made it clear that the U.S. purchase of Bishop (UT) Gohmert Marino I try to say what I feel. I try to find this heavy water, in his words, ‘‘will be Black Goodlatte Massie common ground. a statement to the world: ‘You want to Blackburn Gosar McCarthy So I hope this will be an anomaly. I Blum Gowdy McCaul buy heavy water from Iran, you can Bost Graham McClintock hope that we can go back to the bipar- buy heavy water from Iran. It’s been Boustany Granger McHenry tisan ways of the committee. I know done. Even the United States did it.’ ’’ Brady (TX) Graves (GA) McKinley tomorrow morning when we mark up Why are we giving the seal of ap- Brat Graves (LA) McMorris Bridenstine Graves (MO) Rodgers all those bills we will be doing it in a proval to Iran’s heavy water produc- Brooks (AL) Green, Gene McSally bipartisan way and, when we come to tion? Why is the administration doing Brooks (IN) Griffith Meadows legislation, the final product, that it is that? This is beyond me. It is beyond Buchanan Grothman Meehan bipartisan. It is not being bipartisan many experts. Buck Guinta Messer Bucshon Guthrie Mica for the sake of it being bipartisan. It is I previously quoted nonproliferation Burgess Hanna Miller (FL) not just a semantical debate. It is the expert David Albright, who has said we Byrne Hardy Miller (MI) fact that it is good legislation on for- shouldn’t be paying Iran for something Calvert Harper Moolenaar eign policy, and we always say that Ca´ rdenas Harris Mooney (WV) they shouldn’t be producing in the first Carter (GA) Hartzler Mullin partisanship should stop at the water’s place. Carter (TX) Heck (NV) Mulvaney edge. With this policy of purchasing Iran’s Chabot Hensarling Murphy (PA) My colleagues on both sides of the heavy water, the Obama administra- Chaffetz Herrera Beutler Neugebauer aisle have gone on trips all over the Clawson (FL) Hice, Jody B. Newhouse tion is achieving two things. And nei- Coffman Hill Noem world. We have bipartisan delegations ther of those two things, in my opin- Cole Holding Nugent all the time. And what we always find ion, are good. It is legitimatizing Iran’s Collins (GA) Hudson Nunes is, as Americans, when we go around nuclear program, and it is putting Collins (NY) Huelskamp Olson the world, there is very little that di- Comstock Huizenga (MI) Palazzo more money into Iran’s pocket. Conaway Hultgren Palmer vides us. There is very little that di- More buyers for Iran’s heavy water Cook Hunter Paulsen vides us. means it will continue to produce this Costello (PA) Hurd (TX) Perry When we were in the majority and I sensitive material. And in just 15 Cramer Hurt (VA) Peterson was chairman of the Western Hemi- Crawford Issa Pittenger years, when the President’s flawed nu- Crenshaw Jenkins (KS) Pitts sphere Subcommittee for 4 years, we clear deal expires, Iran can use this Culberson Jenkins (WV) Poliquin went around to all these countries. Ev- heavy water to produce weapons-grade Curbelo (FL) Johnson (OH) Pompeo eryone on my committee on my trip, Davidson Johnson, Sam Posey plutonium. Davis, Rodney Jolly Price, Tom Democrat or Republican, had the abil- The Obama administration’s latest Denham Jordan Ratcliffe ity to say whatever was on their mind effort to go above and beyond to ac- Dent Joyce Reed and not once was there ever a problem commodate Iran should be rejected. DeSantis Katko Reichert because, as Americans, we have so So I would urge all Members to sup- DesJarlais Kelly (MS) Renacci Diaz-Balart Kelly (PA) Ribble much more in common than we have port this bill. Dold King (IA) Rice (SC) differences. And that is why, again, bi- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Donovan King (NY) Rigell partisanship should stop at the water’s of my time. Duffy Kinzinger (IL) Roby The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Duncan (SC) Kline Roe (TN) edge. Ellmers (NC) Labrador Rogers (AL) I worry because the world is watch- ALLEN). All time for debate has ex- Emmer (MN) LaHood Rogers (KY) ing as American foreign policy falls pired. Farenthold LaMalfa Rohrabacher

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:00 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.079 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Rokita Smith (NE) Walorski b 1731 There was a lot of hard work, dedica- Rooney (FL) Smith (NJ) Walters, Mimi tion, et cetera. Ros-Lehtinen Smith (TX) Weber (TX) Mr. CARNEY and Mrs. BEATTY Roskam Stefanik Webster (FL) changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to I yield to the gentleman from Ken- Ross Stewart Wenstrup ‘‘nay.’’ tucky (Mr. YARMUTH), my counterpart, Rothfus Stivers Westerman Messrs. GENE GREEN of Texas, the captain of the Democratic team. Rouzer Stutzman Westmoreland ´ Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, I want Royce Thompson (PA) Whitfield VELA, and CARDENAS changed their Russell Thornberry Williams vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ to thank my colleague for yielding. Salmon Tiberi Wilson (SC) So the bill was passed. I am beginning to feel a little bit like Sanford Tipton Wittman The result of the vote was announced ‘‘Groundhog Day.’’ Unfortunately, no Scalise Trott Womack as above recorded. matter what Bill Murray does, the re- Schweikert Turner Woodall sult seems to be the same. We keep Scott, Austin Upton Yoder A motion to reconsider was laid on Sensenbrenner Valadao Yoho the table. changing team members, strategies, Sessions Vargas Young (AK) Stated for: and so forth, but it hasn’t mattered. Sherman Vela Young (IA) Mr. LOUDERMILK. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall My congratulations to the Repub- Shimkus Wagner Zeldin No. 441, I was unavoidably detained outside lican team. They played extremely Shuster Walberg Zinke well. We will keep trying. Simpson Walden the Chamber. Had I been present, I would Smith (MO) Walker have voted ‘‘yea.’’ The most important thing, as my col- Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on league said, is the incredible sums of NAYS—176 rollcall No. 441, I was unavoidably detained money we raise to help a phenomenal Adams Frankel (FL) Nadler outside the Chamber. Had I been present, I program like First Tee. Most every- Aguilar Fudge Napolitano body in this body has a First Tee chap- Bass Gabbard Neal would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. ter in their district. I know I don’t Beatty Gallego Nolan need to talk about the great benefit it Becerra Garamendi Norcross 441. Had I been present, I would have voted Bera Grayson O’Rourke ‘‘yea.’’ provides to American youth. Beyer Green, Al Pallone So, once again, congratulations to Bishop (GA) Grijalva Pascrell f the Republican team. Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Payne My final comment would be to say it Bonamici Hahn Pelosi MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE has been an honor and a pleasure to co- Boyle, Brendan Heck (WA) Perlmutter A message from the Senate by Ms. F. Higgins Peters Curtis, one of its clerks, announced captain this event with my good friend, Brady (PA) Himes Pingree ANDER CRENSHAW. This will be his last Brown (FL) Hinojosa Pocan that the Senate concurs in the House amendments to the Senate amend- year as captain. I will miss him, but he Brownley (CA) Honda Polis has comported himself in every in- Bustos Hoyer Price (NC) ments to the bill (H.R. 636) ‘‘An Act to Butterfield Huffman Quigley amend title 49, United States Code, to stance with the class and grace you Capps Israel Rangel extend authorizations for the airport would expect of an avid golfer, as have Capuano Jackson Lee Rice (NY) the members of both teams. Carney Jeffries Richmond improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend Once again, congratulations to the Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Roybal-Allard Republicans. We will see you again Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Ruiz the funding and expenditure authority Castor (FL) Jones Ruppersberger of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, next year. Castro (TX) Kaptur Rush f Chu, Judy Keating Ryan (OH) and for other purposes.’’. Cicilline Kelly (IL) Sa´ nchez, Linda f CONSCIENCE PROTECTION ACT OF Clark (MA) Kennedy T. 2016 Clarke (NY) Kildee Sanchez, Loretta CONGRESSIONAL GOLF Clay Kilmer Sarbanes TOURNAMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Cleaver Kind Schakowsky objection, 5-minute voting will con- Clyburn Kirkpatrick Schiff (Mr. CRENSHAW asked and was Cohen Kuster Schrader given permission to address the House tinue. Connolly Langevin Scott (VA) for 1 minute.) There was no objection. Conyers Larsen (WA) Scott, David Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Cooper Larson (CT) Serrano to announce the results of a competi- finished business is the vote on the mo- Costa Lawrence Sewell (AL) tion to recommit on the bill (S. 304) to Courtney Lee Sinema tion that takes place every year. Crowley Levin Sires Every year, the House Republicans improve motor vehicle safety by en- Cuellar Lewis Slaughter play against the House Democrats in a couraging the sharing of certain infor- Cummings Loebsack Smith (WA) golf match that is patterned after the mation, offered by the gentlewoman Davis (CA) Lofgren Speier from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN DeFazio Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) Ryder Cup. This is called the Congres- SCHULTZ), on which the yeas and nays DeGette Lowey Takano sional Cup. Delaney Lujan Grisham Thompson (CA) This takes place once each year, and were ordered. DeLauro (NM) Thompson (MS) I have been privileged to serve as the The Clerk will redesignate the mo- ´ DelBene Lujan, Ben Ray Titus captain of the Republican team for 4 tion. DeSaulnier (NM) Tonko The Clerk redesignated the motion. Deutch Lynch Torres years. I am pleased to announce with Dingell Maloney, Tsongas all the humility I can muster that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Doggett Carolyn Van Hollen Republicans have won again for the question is on the motion to recommit. Doyle, Michael Maloney, Sean Veasey fourth straight year. This is a 5-minute vote. F. Matsui Vela´ zquez The good news is that it is a fund- The vote was taken by electronic de- Duckworth McCollum Visclosky vice, and there were—yeas 182, nays Duncan (TN) McDermott Walz raising event that has raised nearly $2 Edwards McGovern Wasserman million for an organization called First 244, not voting 7, as follows: Ellison McNerney Schultz Tee, which introduces young people to [Roll No. 442] Engel Meeks Waters, Maxine the game of golf. YEAS—182 Eshoo Meng Watson Coleman Esty Moore Welch The event this year raised a little Adams Brady (PA) Chu, Judy Farr Moulton Wilson (FL) less than $100,000. As I said, over a 15- Aguilar Brown (FL) Cicilline Foster Murphy (FL) Yarmuth Ashford Brownley (CA) Clark (MA) year period, we have raised over $2 mil- Bass Bustos Clarke (NY) lion. NOT VOTING—8 Beatty Butterfield Clay This introduces young people to the Becerra Capps Cleaver Davis, Danny Loudermilk Takai game of golf; the principles of golf, like Bera Capuano Clyburn Hastings Pearce Young (IN) Beyer Ca´ rdenas Cohen Knight Poe (TX) discipline, hard work, and commit- Bishop (GA) Carney Connolly ment; and life skills to help those indi- Blumenauer Carson (IN) Conyers ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE viduals. Bonamici Cartwright Cooper So I want to congratulate the mem- Boyle, Brendan Castor (FL) Costa The SPEAKER pro tempore (during F. Castro (TX) Courtney bers of the team for another great win. the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- ing.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:00 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.031 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4867 Crowley Kennedy Polis McHenry Reichert Stivers Duffy Kline Roby Cuellar Kildee Price (NC) McKinley Renacci Stutzman Duncan (SC) Knight Roe (TN) Cummings Kilmer Quigley McMorris Ribble Thompson (PA) Duncan (TN) Labrador Rogers (AL) Davis (CA) Kind Rangel Rodgers Rice (SC) Thornberry Ellmers (NC) LaHood Rogers (KY) DeFazio Kirkpatrick Rice (NY) McSally Rigell Tiberi Emmer (MN) LaMalfa Rohrabacher DeGette Kuster Richmond Meadows Roby Tipton Farenthold Lamborn Rokita Delaney Langevin Roybal-Allard Meehan Roe (TN) Trott Fincher Lance Rooney (FL) DeLauro Larsen (WA) Ruiz Messer Rogers (AL) Turner Fitzpatrick Latta Ros-Lehtinen DelBene Larson (CT) Ruppersberger Mica Rogers (KY) Upton Fleischmann Lipinski Roskam DeSaulnier Lawrence Rush Miller (FL) Rohrabacher Valadao Fleming LoBiondo Ross Deutch Lee Ryan (OH) Miller (MI) Rokita Wagner Flores Long Rothfus Dingell Levin Sa´ nchez, Linda Moolenaar Rooney (FL) Walberg Forbes Loudermilk Rouzer Doggett Lewis T. Mooney (WV) Ros-Lehtinen Walden Fortenberry Love Royce Mullin Roskam Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Sanchez, Loretta Walker Foxx Lucas Salmon Mulvaney Ross F. Loebsack Sarbanes Walorski Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Sanford Duckworth Lofgren Schakowsky Murphy (PA) Rothfus Frelinghuysen Lummis Scalise Walters, Mimi Edwards Lowenthal Schiff Neugebauer Rouzer Garrett MacArthur Schweikert Weber (TX) Ellison Lowey Schrader Newhouse Royce Gibbs Marchant Scott, Austin Webster (FL) Engel Lujan Grisham Scott (VA) Noem Russell Gibson Marino Sensenbrenner Wenstrup Eshoo (NM) Scott, David Nugent Salmon Gohmert Massie Sessions Westerman Esty Luja´ n, Ben Ray Serrano Nunes Sanford Goodlatte McCarthy Shimkus Farr (NM) Sewell (AL) Olson Scalise Westmoreland Gosar McCaul Shuster Foster Lynch Sherman Palazzo Schweikert Whitfield Gowdy McClintock Simpson Frankel (FL) Maloney, Sinema Palmer Scott, Austin Williams Granger McHenry Smith (MO) Fudge Carolyn Sires Paulsen Sensenbrenner Wilson (SC) Graves (GA) McKinley Smith (NE) Gabbard Maloney, Sean Slaughter Perry Sessions Wittman Graves (LA) McMorris Smith (NJ) Gallego Matsui Smith (WA) Peterson Shimkus Womack Graves (MO) Rodgers Smith (TX) Garamendi McCollum Speier Pittenger Shuster Woodall Griffith McSally Stefanik Graham McDermott Swalwell (CA) Pitts Simpson Yoder Grothman Meadows Stewart Grayson McGovern Takano Poliquin Smith (MO) Yoho Guinta Meehan Stivers Green, Al McNerney Thompson (CA) Pompeo Smith (NE) Young (AK) Guthrie Messer Stutzman Green, Gene Meeks Thompson (MS) Posey Smith (NJ) Young (IA) Hardy Mica Thompson (PA) Grijalva Meng Titus Price, Tom Smith (TX) Young (IN) Harper Miller (FL) Thornberry Gutie´rrez Moore Tonko Ratcliffe Stefanik Zeldin Harris Miller (MI) Tiberi Hahn Moulton Torres Reed Stewart Zinke Hartzler Moolenaar Tipton Heck (WA) Murphy (FL) Tsongas Heck (NV) Mooney (WV) Trott Higgins Nadler Van Hollen NOT VOTING—7 Hensarling Mullin Turner Himes Napolitano Vargas Davis, Danny Hastings Takai Herrera Beutler Mulvaney Upton Hinojosa Neal Veasey Davis, Rodney Pearce Hice, Jody B. Murphy (PA) Valadao Honda Nolan Vela Franks (AZ) Poe (TX) Hill Neugebauer Wagner Hoyer Norcross Vela´ zquez Holding Newhouse Walberg Huffman O’Rourke Visclosky ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Hudson Noem Walden Israel Pallone Walz The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Huelskamp Nugent Walker Jackson Lee Pascrell Wasserman the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Huizenga (MI) Nunes Walorski Jeffries Payne Schultz Hultgren Olson Walters, Mimi Johnson (GA) Pelosi Waters, Maxine ing. Hunter Palazzo Weber (TX) Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter Watson Coleman Hurd (TX) Palmer Webster (FL) Kaptur Peters Welch Hurt (VA) Paulsen Wenstrup Keating Pingree Wilson (FL) b 1741 Issa Perry Westerman Kelly (IL) Pocan Yarmuth So the motion to recommit was re- Jenkins (KS) Peterson Westmoreland Jenkins (WV) Pittenger Whitfield NAYS—244 jected. Johnson (OH) Pitts Williams The result of the vote was announced Johnson, Sam Poliquin Wilson (SC) Abraham Davidson Hill Jolly Pompeo Wittman Aderholt Denham Holding as above recorded. Stated against: Jones Posey Womack Allen Dent Hudson Jordan Price, Tom Woodall Amash DeSantis Huelskamp Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- Joyce Ratcliffe Yoder Amodei DesJarlais Huizenga (MI) er, on rollcall No. 442, I was unavoidably de- Katko Reed Yoho Babin Diaz-Balart Hultgren tained. Had I been present, I would have Kelly (MS) Reichert Young (AK) Barletta Dold Hunter Kelly (PA) Renacci Young (IA) Barr Donovan Hurd (TX) voted ‘‘nay.’’ King (IA) Ribble Young (IN) Barton Duffy Hurt (VA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The King (NY) Rice (SC) Zeldin Benishek Duncan (SC) Issa Kinzinger (IL) Rigell Zinke Bilirakis Duncan (TN) Jenkins (KS) question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Bishop (MI) Ellmers (NC) Jenkins (WV) NAYS—182 Bishop (UT) Emmer (MN) Johnson (OH) Speaker pro tempore announced that Black Farenthold Johnson, Sam the ayes appeared to have it. Adams Connolly Grayson Blackburn Fincher Jolly Aguilar Conyers Green, Al Blum Fitzpatrick Jones Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, on that Ashford Cooper Green, Gene Bost Fleischmann Jordan I demand the yeas and nays. Bass Costa Grijalva Boustany Fleming Joyce The yeas and nays were ordered. Beatty Courtney Gutie´rrez Brady (TX) Flores Katko Becerra Crowley Hahn Brat Forbes Kelly (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. This Bera Cummings Hanna Bridenstine Fortenberry Kelly (PA) will be a 5-minute vote. Beyer Davis (CA) Heck (WA) Brooks (AL) Foxx King (IA) The vote was taken by electronic de- Bishop (GA) Davis, Danny Higgins Brooks (IN) Frelinghuysen King (NY) vice, and there were—yeas 245, nays Blumenauer DeFazio Himes Buchanan Garrett Kinzinger (IL) Bonamici DeGette Hinojosa Buck Gibbs Kline 182, not voting 6, as follows: Boyle, Brendan Delaney Honda Bucshon Gibson Knight [Roll No. 443] F. DeLauro Hoyer Burgess Gohmert Labrador Brady (PA) DelBene Huffman Byrne Goodlatte LaHood YEAS—245 Brown (FL) DeSaulnier Israel Calvert Gosar LaMalfa Abraham Brat Comstock Brownley (CA) Deutch Jackson Lee Carter (GA) Gowdy Lamborn Aderholt Bridenstine Conaway Bustos Dingell Jeffries Carter (TX) Granger Lance Allen Brooks (AL) Cook Butterfield Doggett Johnson (GA) Chabot Graves (GA) Latta Amash Brooks (IN) Costello (PA) Capps Doyle, Michael Johnson, E. B. Chaffetz Graves (LA) Lipinski Amodei Buchanan Cramer Capuano F. Kaptur Clawson (FL) Graves (MO) LoBiondo Babin Buck Crawford Ca´ rdenas Duckworth Keating Coffman Griffith Long Barletta Bucshon Crenshaw Carney Edwards Kelly (IL) Cole Grothman Loudermilk Barr Burgess Cuellar Carson (IN) Ellison Kennedy Collins (GA) Guinta Love Barton Byrne Culberson Cartwright Engel Kildee Collins (NY) Guthrie Lucas Benishek Calvert Curbelo (FL) Castor (FL) Eshoo Kilmer Comstock Hanna Luetkemeyer Bilirakis Carter (GA) Davidson Castro (TX) Esty Kind Conaway Hardy Lummis Bishop (MI) Carter (TX) Davis, Rodney Chu, Judy Farr Kirkpatrick Cook Harper MacArthur Bishop (UT) Chabot Denham Cicilline Foster Kuster Costello (PA) Harris Marchant Black Chaffetz Dent Clark (MA) Frankel (FL) Langevin Cramer Hartzler Marino Blackburn Clawson (FL) DeSantis Clarke (NY) Fudge Larsen (WA) Crawford Heck (NV) Massie Blum Coffman DesJarlais Clay Gabbard Larson (CT) Crenshaw Hensarling McCarthy Bost Cole Diaz-Balart Cleaver Gallego Lawrence Culberson Herrera Beutler McCaul Boustany Collins (GA) Dold Clyburn Garamendi Lee Curbelo (FL) Hice, Jody B. McClintock Brady (TX) Collins (NY) Donovan Cohen Graham Levin

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.034 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4868 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Lewis O’Rourke Serrano Will the gentleman from Georgia Bishop (GA) Harris Pitts Lieu, Ted Pallone Sewell (AL) Bishop (MI) Hartzler Poliquin (Mr. COLLINS) kindly resume the chair. Loebsack Pascrell Sherman Bishop (UT) Heck (NV) Pompeo Lofgren Payne Sinema Black Hensarling Posey Lowenthal Pelosi Sires b 1750 Blackburn Herrera Beutler Price, Tom Lowey Perlmutter Slaughter Blum Hice, Jody B. Ratcliffe IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Lujan Grisham Peters Smith (WA) Bost Hill Reed (NM) Pingree Speier Accordingly, the House resolved Boustany Holding Renacci Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pocan Swalwell (CA) itself into the Committee of the Whole Brady (TX) Hudson Ribble (NM) Polis Takano House on the state of the Union for the Brat Huelskamp Rice (SC) Lynch Price (NC) Thompson (CA) Bridenstine Huizenga (MI) Rigell Maloney, Quigley Thompson (MS) further consideration of the bill (H.R. Brooks (AL) Hultgren Roby Carolyn Rangel Titus 5538) making appropriations for the De- Brooks (IN) Hunter Roe (TN) Maloney, Sean Rice (NY) Tonko partment of the Interior, environment, Buck Hurd (TX) Rogers (AL) Matsui Richmond Torres Bucshon Hurt (VA) Rogers (KY) McCollum Roybal-Allard Tsongas and related agencies for the fiscal year Burgess Issa Rohrabacher McDermott Ruiz Van Hollen ending September 30, 2017, and for Byrne Jenkins (KS) Rokita McGovern Ruppersberger Vargas Calvert Jenkins (WV) other purposes, with Mr. COLLINS of Rooney (FL) McNerney Rush Veasey Carter (GA) Johnson (OH) Georgia (Acting Chair) in the chair. Roskam Meeks Ryan (OH) Vela Carter (TX) Johnson, Sam Ross Meng Sa´ nchez, Linda Vela´ zquez The Clerk read the title of the bill. Chabot Jordan Rothfus Moore T. Visclosky Chaffetz Joyce The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Rouzer Moulton Sanchez, Loretta Walz mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Coffman Kelly (MS) Murphy (FL) Sarbanes Wasserman Cole Kelly (PA) Royce Nadler Schakowsky Schultz amendment No. 43 printed in House Re- Collins (GA) Kildee Russell Napolitano Schiff Waters, Maxine port 114–683, offered by the gentle- Collins (NY) King (IA) Salmon Scalise Neal Schrader Watson Coleman woman from Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK- Comstock King (NY) Nolan Scott (VA) Welch Conaway Kinzinger (IL) Schweikert BURN) had been disposed of. Norcross Scott, David Wilson (FL) Cook Kline Scott, Austin ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Costa Knight Sensenbrenner NOT VOTING—6 The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Costello (PA) Labrador Sessions Hastings Poe (TX) Takai Cramer LaHood Shimkus Pearce Russell Yarmuth clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Crawford LaMalfa Shuster now resume on those amendments Crenshaw Lamborn Simpson ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE printed in House Report 114–683 on Cuellar Lance Smith (MO) The SPEAKER pro tempore (during which further proceedings were post- Culberson Langevin Smith (NE) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Davidson Latta Smith (TX) poned, in the following order: Davis, Rodney Long Stewart ing. Amendment No. 45 by Mr. BOUSTANY Denham Loudermilk Stivers b 1748 of Louisiana. Dent Love Stutzman DeSantis Lucas Thompson (PA) So the bill was passed. Amendment No. 50 by Mr. BYRNE of DesJarlais Luetkemeyer Thornberry The result of the vote was announced Alabama. Donovan Lummis Tiberi as above recorded. Amendment No. 57 by Mr. GOODLATTE Duffy Marchant Tipton of Virginia. Duncan (SC) Marino Trott A motion to reconsider was laid on Duncan (TN) Massie Turner the table. Amendment No. 63 by Ms. GRAHAM of Ellmers (NC) McCarthy Upton Stated for: Florida. Emmer (MN) McCaul Valadao Mr. PEARCE. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Amendment No. 64 by Mr. KING of Farenthold McClintock Veasey Iowa. Fincher McHenry Vela 443, on the passage of S. 304, I am not re- Fleischmann McKinley Wagner corded because I am representing constitu- Amendment No. 67 by Mr. LAMBORN Fleming McMorris Walberg ents in business outside of Washington, DC. of Colorado. Flores Rodgers Walden Forbes McSally Amendment No. 68 by Mr. LAMBORN Walker Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Fortenberry Meadows Walorski of Colorado. Foxx Meehan f Walters, Mimi Franks (AZ) Messer Amendment No. 72 by Mr. MURPHY of Weber (TX) FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE Frelinghuysen Mica Florida. Webster (FL) SENATE Garrett Miller (FL) Amendment No. 73 by Mr. NEWHOUSE Gibbs Moolenaar Wenstrup A further message from the Senate of Washington. Gohmert Mooney (WV) Westerman by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- Goodlatte Mullin Westmoreland The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Whitfield nounced that the Senate has passed the time for any electronic vote in this Gosar Mulvaney Gowdy Murphy (PA) Williams without amendment a bill of the House series. Granger Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Wittman of the following title: AMENDMENT NO. 45 OFFERED BY MR. BOUSTANY Graves (GA) Newhouse Graves (LA) Noem Womack H.R. 5588. An act to increase, effective as of The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Woodall December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation Graves (MO) Nunes business is the demand for a recorded Green, Gene Olson Yoder for veterans with service-connected disabil- vote on the amendment offered by the Griffith Palazzo Yoho ities and the rates of dependency and indem- Grothman Palmer Young (AK) gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. BOU- nity compensation for the survivors of cer- Guinta Paulsen Young (IA) tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- STANY) on which further proceedings Guthrie Perry Young (IN) poses. were postponed and on which the ayes Hardy Peterson Zeldin Harper Pittenger Zinke The message also announced that the prevailed by voice vote. Senate has passed a bill of the fol- The Clerk will redesignate the NOES—195 amendment. lowing title in which the concurrence Adams Cartwright DeGette of the House is requested: The Clerk redesignated the amend- Aguilar Castor (FL) Delaney S. 3055. An act to amend title 38, United ment. Bass Castro (TX) DeLauro States Code, to provide a dental insurance RECORDED VOTE Beatty Chu, Judy DelBene Becerra Cicilline DeSaulnier plan to veterans and survivors and depend- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bera Clark (MA) Deutch ents of veterans. has been demanded. Beyer Clarke (NY) Diaz-Balart f A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Clawson (FL) Dingell The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bonamici Clay Doggett DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Boyle, Brendan Cleaver Dold ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED minute vote. F. Clyburn Doyle, Michael AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS The vote was taken by electronic de- Brady (PA) Cohen F. vice, and there were—ayes 234, noes 195, Brown (FL) Connolly Duckworth ACT, 2017 Brownley (CA) Conyers Edwards not voting 4, as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Buchanan Cooper Ellison [Roll No. 444] Bustos Courtney Engel ant to House Resolution 820 and rule Butterfield Crowley Eshoo AYES—234 XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Capps Cummings Esty the Committee of the Whole House on Abraham Amodei Barr Capuano Curbelo (FL) Farr Aderholt Ashford Barton Ca´ rdenas Davis (CA) Fitzpatrick the state of the Union for the further Allen Babin Benishek Carney Davis, Danny Foster consideration of the bill, H.R. 5538. Amash Barletta Bilirakis Carson (IN) DeFazio Frankel (FL)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.036 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4869 Fudge Lowenthal Ruiz Bucshon Huizenga (MI) Ratcliffe Hahn Lynch Sa´ nchez, Linda Gabbard Lowey Ruppersberger Burgess Hultgren Reed Hanna Maloney, T. Gallego Lujan Grisham Rush Byrne Hunter Reichert Heck (WA) Carolyn Sanchez, Loretta Garamendi (NM) Ryan (OH) Calvert Hurd (TX) Renacci Higgins Maloney, Sean Sarbanes Gibson Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sa´ nchez, Linda Carter (GA) Hurt (VA) Ribble Himes Matsui Schakowsky Graham (NM) T. Carter (TX) Issa Rice (SC) Hinojosa McCollum Schiff Grayson Lynch Sanchez, Loretta Chabot Jenkins (KS) Rigell Honda McDermott Schrader Green, Al MacArthur Sanford Chaffetz Jenkins (WV) Roby Hoyer McGovern Scott (VA) Grijalva Maloney, Sarbanes Clawson (FL) Johnson (OH) Roe (TN) Huffman McNerney Scott, David Gutie´rrez Carolyn Israel Meeks Schakowsky Coffman Johnson, Sam Rogers (AL) Serrano Hahn Maloney, Sean Cole Jones Jackson Lee Meng Schiff Rogers (KY) Sewell (AL) Hanna Matsui Collins (GA) Jordan Jeffries Moore Schrader Rohrabacher Heck (WA) McCollum Johnson (GA) Moulton Sherman Collins (NY) Joyce Rokita Higgins McDermott Scott (VA) Johnson, E. B. Murphy (FL) Sinema Comstock Katko Rooney (FL) Himes McGovern Scott, David Conaway Kelly (MS) Jolly Nadler Sires Ros-Lehtinen Hinojosa McNerney Serrano Cook Kelly (PA) Kaptur Napolitano Slaughter Roskam Honda Meeks Sewell (AL) Costello (PA) King (IA) Keating Neal Smith (WA) Ross Hoyer Meng Sherman Cramer King (NY) Kelly (IL) Nolan Speier Rothfus Huffman Miller (MI) Sinema Crawford Kinzinger (IL) Kennedy Norcross Swalwell (CA) Rouzer Israel Moore Sires Crenshaw Kline Kildee O’Rourke Takano Jackson Lee Moulton Slaughter Cuellar Knight Royce Kilmer Pallone Thompson (CA) Jeffries Murphy (FL) Smith (NJ) Culberson Labrador Salmon Kind Pascrell Thompson (MS) Sanford Johnson (GA) Nadler Smith (WA) Curbelo (FL) LaHood Kirkpatrick Payne Titus Scalise Johnson, E. B. Napolitano Speier Davidson LaMalfa Kuster Pelosi Tonko Schweikert Jolly Neal Stefanik Davis, Rodney Lamborn Langevin Perlmutter Torres Scott, Austin Jones Nolan Swalwell (CA) Denham Lance Larsen (WA) Peters Tsongas Sensenbrenner Kaptur Norcross Takano Dent Latta Larson (CT) Peterson Van Hollen Katko Nugent Sessions Lawrence Thompson (CA) DeSantis LoBiondo Pingree Vargas Keating O’Rourke DesJarlais Long Shimkus Lee Pocan Thompson (MS) Veasey Kelly (IL) Pallone Diaz-Balart Loudermilk Shuster Levin Poliquin Titus Vela Kennedy Pascrell Donovan Love Simpson Lewis Polis Tonko Vela´ zquez Kilmer Payne Duffy Smith (MO) Lieu, Ted Price (NC) Torres Lucas Kind Pelosi Duncan (SC) Luetkemeyer Smith (NE) Lipinski Quigley Visclosky Tsongas Kirkpatrick Perlmutter Duncan (TN) Lummis Smith (NJ) Loebsack Rangel Walz Van Hollen Kuster Peters Ellmers (NC) MacArthur Smith (TX) Lofgren Rice (NY) Wasserman Vargas Larsen (WA) Pingree Emmer (MN) Marchant Stefanik Lowenthal Richmond Schultz Vela´ zquez Larson (CT) Pocan Farenthold Marino Stewart Lowey Roybal-Allard Waters, Maxine Lawrence Polis Visclosky Fincher Massie Stivers Lujan Grisham Ruiz Watson Coleman Lee Price (NC) Walz Fleischmann McCarthy Stutzman (NM) Ruppersberger Welch Levin Quigley Wasserman Fleming McCaul Thompson (PA) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Rush Wilson (FL) Lewis Rangel Schultz Flores McClintock Thornberry (NM) Ryan (OH) Yarmuth Lieu, Ted Reichert Waters, Maxine Forbes McHenry Tiberi NOT VOTING—7 Lipinski Rice (NY) Watson Coleman Foxx McKinley Tipton LoBiondo Richmond Welch Franks (AZ) McMorris Trott Blackburn Pearce Takai Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (FL) Frelinghuysen Rodgers Turner Cleaver Poe (TX) Lofgren Roybal-Allard Yarmuth Garrett McSally Upton Hastings Russell Gibbs Meadows Valadao NOT VOTING—4 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Gibson Meehan Wagner Hastings Poe (TX) Gohmert Messer Walberg The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Pearce Takai Goodlatte Mica Walden There is 1 minute remaining. Gosar Miller (FL) Walker ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Gowdy Miller (MI) Walorski 1756 Granger Moolenaar b The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Walters, Mimi Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) There is 1 minute remaining. Weber (TX) So the amendment was agreed to. Graves (LA) Mullin Webster (FL) The result of the vote was announced 1753 Graves (MO) Mulvaney b Griffith Murphy (PA) Wenstrup as above recorded. Grothman Neugebauer Westerman So the amendment was agreed to. Westmoreland AMENDMENT NO. 57 OFFERED BY MR. GOODLATTE The result of the vote was announced Guinta Newhouse Guthrie Noem Whitfield The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. Hardy Nugent Williams business is the demand for a recorded Wilson (SC) AMENDMENT NO. 50 OFFERED BY MR. BYRNE Harper Nunes vote on the amendment offered by the Harris Olson Wittman gentleman from Virginia (Mr. GOOD- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Hartzler Palazzo Womack business is the demand for a recorded Heck (NV) Palmer Woodall LATTE) on which further proceedings vote on the amendment offered by the Hensarling Paulsen Yoder were postponed and on which the ayes Herrera Beutler Perry Yoho gentleman from Alabama (Mr. BYRNE) prevailed by voice vote. Hice, Jody B. Pittenger Young (AK) on which further proceedings were Hill Pitts Young (IA) The Clerk will redesignate the postponed and on which the ayes pre- Holding Pompeo Young (IN) amendment. vailed by voice vote. Hudson Posey Zeldin The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Huelskamp Price, Tom Zinke ment. amendment. NOES—189 RECORDED VOTE The Clerk redesignated the amend- Adams Castro (TX) Doggett The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Aguilar Chu, Judy Dold has been demanded. RECORDED VOTE Ashford Cicilline Doyle, Michael A recorded vote was ordered. Bass Clark (MA) F. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Beatty Clarke (NY) Duckworth The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- has been demanded. Becerra Clay Edwards minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Bera Clyburn Ellison The vote was taken by electronic de- Beyer Cohen Engel vice, and there were—ayes 231, noes 197, The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bishop (GA) Connolly Eshoo minute vote. Blumenauer Conyers Esty not voting 5, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Cooper Farr [Roll No. 446] vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 189, Boyle, Brendan Costa Fitzpatrick F. Courtney Fortenberry AYES—231 not voting 7, as follows: Brady (PA) Crowley Foster Abraham Bishop (MI) Buchanan [Roll No. 445] Brown (FL) Cummings Frankel (FL) Aderholt Bishop (UT) Buck Brownley (CA) Davis (CA) Fudge Allen Black Bucshon AYES—237 Bustos Davis, Danny Gabbard Amash Blackburn Burgess Abraham Barton Boustany Butterfield DeFazio Gallego Amodei Blum Byrne Aderholt Benishek Brady (TX) Capps DeGette Garamendi Ashford Bost Calvert Allen Bilirakis Brat Capuano Delaney Graham Babin Boustany Carter (GA) Amash Bishop (MI) Bridenstine Ca´ rdenas DeLauro Grayson Barletta Brady (TX) Carter (TX) Amodei Bishop (UT) Brooks (AL) Carney DelBene Green, Al Barr Brat Chabot Babin Black Brooks (IN) Carson (IN) DeSaulnier Green, Gene Barton Bridenstine Chaffetz Barletta Blum Buchanan Cartwright Deutch Grijalva Benishek Brooks (AL) Clawson (FL) Barr Bost Buck Castor (FL) Dingell Gutie´rrez Bilirakis Brooks (IN) Coffman

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.039 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4870 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Cole Johnson, Sam Ribble Joyce Meeks Sarbanes Dingell Lee Quigley Collins (GA) Jolly Rice (SC) Kaptur Meng Schakowsky Doggett Levin Rangel Collins (NY) Jones Roby Keating Miller (MI) Schiff Donovan Lewis Reichert Conaway Jordan Roe (TN) Kelly (IL) Moore Scott (VA) Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Rice (NY) Cook Katko Rogers (AL) Kennedy Moulton Scott, David F. LoBiondo Richmond Costello (PA) Kelly (MS) Rogers (KY) Kildee Murphy (FL) Serrano Duckworth Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen Cramer Kelly (PA) Rohrabacher Kilmer Nadler Sewell (AL) Edwards Lofgren Roybal-Allard Crawford King (IA) Rokita Kind Napolitano Sherman Ellison Lowenthal Ruiz Crenshaw King (NY) Rooney (FL) Kirkpatrick Neal Sinema Engel Lowey Ruppersberger Cuellar Kinzinger (IL) Roskam Kuster Nolan Sires Eshoo Lujan Grisham Ryan (OH) Langevin ´ Culberson Kline Ross Norcross Slaughter Esty (NM) Sanchez, Linda Larsen (WA) O’Rourke Smith (NJ) ´ Davidson Knight Rothfus Farr Lujan, Ben Ray T. Davis, Rodney Labrador Larson (CT) Pallone Smith (WA) Foster (NM) Sanchez, Loretta Rouzer Denham LaHood Lawrence Pascrell Speier Frankel (FL) Lynch Sanford Royce Dent LaMalfa Lee Paulsen Swalwell (CA) Fudge Maloney, Sarbanes Russell DeSantis Lamborn Levin Payne Takano Gabbard Carolyn Schakowsky DesJarlais Lance Salmon Lewis Pelosi Thompson (CA) Gallego Maloney, Sean Schiff Diaz-Balart Latta Sanford Lieu, Ted Perlmutter Thompson (MS) Garamendi Matsui Schrader Donovan Long Scalise Lipinski Peters Titus Garrett McCollum Scott (VA) Duffy Loudermilk Schrader LoBiondo Pingree Tonko Graham McDermott Scott, David Duncan (SC) Love Schweikert Loebsack Pocan Torres Grayson McGovern Serrano Duncan (TN) Lucas Scott, Austin Lofgren Polis Tsongas Gutie´rrez McNerney Sherman Ellmers (NC) Luetkemeyer Sensenbrenner Lowenthal Price (NC) Van Hollen Hahn Meeks Sires Emmer (MN) Lummis Sessions Lowey Quigley Vargas Heck (WA) Meng Slaughter Farenthold MacArthur Shimkus Lujan Grisham Rangel Veasey Higgins Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) Fincher Marchant Shuster (NM) Rice (NY) Vela Himes Moore Smith (WA) Fleischmann Marino Simpson Luja´ n, Ben Ray Richmond Vela´ zquez Honda Moulton Speier Fleming Massie Smith (MO) (NM) Rigell Visclosky Hoyer Murphy (FL) Swalwell (CA) Flores McCarthy Smith (NE) Lynch Ros-Lehtinen Walz Huffman Nadler Takano Fortenberry McCaul Smith (TX) Maloney, Roybal-Allard Wasserman Israel Napolitano Thompson (CA) Foxx McClintock Stefanik Carolyn Ruiz Schultz Jeffries Neal Thompson (MS) Franks (AZ) McHenry Stewart Maloney, Sean Ruppersberger Waters, Maxine Johnson (GA) Nolan Titus Frelinghuysen McKinley Stivers Matsui Rush Watson Coleman Jolly Norcross Tonko Garrett McMorris Stutzman McCollum Ryan (OH) Welch Jones Nugent Torres Gibbs Rodgers Thompson (PA) McDermott Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (FL) Kaptur Pallone Tsongas Gohmert McSally Thornberry McGovern T. Wittman Keating Pascrell Turner Goodlatte Meadows Tiberi McNerney Sanchez, Loretta Yarmuth Kelly (IL) Paulsen Van Hollen Gosar Meehan Kennedy Payne Vargas Tipton NOT VOTING—5 Gowdy Messer Trott Kildee Pelosi Vela´ zquez Granger Mica Turner Graves (LA) Pearce Takai Kilmer Perlmutter Visclosky Graves (GA) Miller (FL) Upton Hastings Poe (TX) Kind Peters Wasserman Graves (MO) Moolenaar Valadao Kirkpatrick Pingree Schultz ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Griffith Mooney (WV) Wagner Kuster Pocan Watson Coleman Grothman Mullin Walberg The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Langevin Poliquin Welch Guinta Mulvaney Larsen (WA) Polis Walden There is 1 minute remaining. Wilson (FL) Guthrie Murphy (PA) Larson (CT) Posey Yarmuth Walker Hardy Neugebauer Lawrence Price (NC) Yoho Walorski 1800 Harper Newhouse b Walters, Mimi Hartzler Noem Weber (TX) So the amendment was agreed to. NOES—243 Heck (NV) Nugent The result of the vote was announced Hensarling Nunes Webster (FL) Abraham Denham Hudson Herrera Beutler Olson Wenstrup as above recorded. Aderholt Dent Huelskamp Westerman Allen DesJarlais Huizenga (MI) Hice, Jody B. Palazzo AMENDMENT NO. 63 OFFERED BY MS. GRAHAM Hill Palmer Westmoreland Amash Diaz-Balart Hultgren Holding Perry Whitfield The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amodei Dold Hunter Hudson Peterson Williams business is the demand for a recorded Ashford Duffy Hurd (TX) Huelskamp Pittenger Wilson (SC) vote on the amendment offered by the Babin Duncan (SC) Hurt (VA) Huizenga (MI) Pitts Womack Barletta Duncan (TN) Issa gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. GRA- Hultgren Poliquin Woodall Barr Ellmers (NC) Jackson Lee Hunter Pompeo Yoder HAM) on which further proceedings Barton Emmer (MN) Jenkins (KS) Hurd (TX) Posey Yoho were postponed and on which the noes Bass Farenthold Jenkins (WV) Benishek Fincher Johnson (OH) Hurt (VA) Price, Tom Young (AK) prevailed by voice vote. Issa Ratcliffe Young (IA) Bishop (MI) Fitzpatrick Johnson, E. B. Jenkins (KS) Reed Young (IN) The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (UT) Fleischmann Johnson, Sam Jenkins (WV) Reichert Zeldin amendment. Black Fleming Jordan Johnson (OH) Renacci Zinke Blackburn Flores Joyce The Clerk redesignated the amend- Blum Forbes Katko ment. NOES—197 Bost Fortenberry Kelly (MS) RECORDED VOTE Boustany Foxx Kelly (PA) Adams Clyburn Farr Brady (TX) Franks (AZ) King (IA) Aguilar Cohen Fitzpatrick The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brat Frelinghuysen King (NY) Bass Comstock Forbes has been demanded. Bridenstine Gibbs Kinzinger (IL) Beatty Connolly Foster A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks (AL) Gibson Kline Becerra Conyers Frankel (FL) Brooks (IN) Gohmert Knight Bera Cooper Fudge The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Buck Goodlatte Labrador Beyer Costa Gabbard minute vote. Bucshon Gosar LaHood Bishop (GA) Courtney Gallego The vote was taken by electronic de- Burgess Gowdy LaMalfa Blumenauer Crowley Garamendi vice, and there were—ayes 185, noes 243, Byrne Granger Lamborn Bonamici Cummings Gibson Calvert Graves (GA) Lance Boyle, Brendan Curbelo (FL) Graham not voting 5, as follows: Carney Graves (LA) Latta F. Davis (CA) Grayson [Roll No. 447] Carter (GA) Graves (MO) Lipinski Brady (PA) Davis, Danny Green, Al Carter (TX) Green, Al Long Brown (FL) DeFazio Green, Gene AYES—185 Chabot Green, Gene Loudermilk Brownley (CA) DeGette Grijalva Adams Butterfield Connolly Chaffetz Griffith Love Bustos Delaney Gutie´rrez Aguilar Capps Conyers Coffman Grijalva Lucas Butterfield DeLauro Hahn Beatty Capuano Courtney Cole Grothman Luetkemeyer Capps DelBene Hanna Becerra Ca´ rdenas Crenshaw Collins (GA) Guinta Lummis Capuano DeSaulnier Harris Bera Carson (IN) Crowley Collins (NY) Guthrie MacArthur Ca´ rdenas Deutch Heck (WA) Beyer Cartwright Cummings Comstock Hanna Marchant Carney Dingell Higgins Bilirakis Castor (FL) Curbelo (FL) Conaway Hardy Marino Carson (IN) Doggett Himes Bishop (GA) Castro (TX) Davis (CA) Cook Harper Massie Cartwright Dold Hinojosa Blumenauer Chu, Judy Davis, Danny Cooper Harris McCarthy Castor (FL) Doyle, Michael Honda Bonamici Cicilline DeFazio Costa Hartzler McCaul Castro (TX) F. Hoyer Boyle, Brendan Clark (MA) DeGette Costello (PA) Heck (NV) McClintock Chu, Judy Duckworth Huffman F. Clarke (NY) Delaney Cramer Hensarling McHenry Cicilline Edwards Israel Brady (PA) Clawson (FL) DeLauro Crawford Herrera Beutler McKinley Clark (MA) Ellison Jackson Lee Brown (FL) Clay DelBene Cuellar Hice, Jody B. McMorris Clarke (NY) Engel Jeffries Brownley (CA) Cleaver DeSantis Culberson Hill Rodgers Clay Eshoo Johnson (GA) Buchanan Clyburn DeSaulnier Davidson Hinojosa McSally Cleaver Esty Johnson, E. B. Bustos Cohen Deutch Davis, Rodney Holding Meadows

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.041 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4871 Meehan Rogers (KY) Tipton Gohmert Marino Rokita Nadler Ruppersberger Thompson (MS) Messer Rohrabacher Trott Goodlatte Massie Rooney (FL) Napolitano Rush Tiberi Mica Rokita Upton Gosar McCarthy Ross Neal Ryan (OH) Titus Miller (MI) Rooney (FL) Valadao Gowdy McCaul Rothfus Nolan Sa´ nchez, Linda Tonko Moolenaar Roskam Veasey Granger McClintock Rouzer Norcross T. Torres Mooney (WV) Ross Vela Graves (GA) McHenry Royce O’Rourke Sanchez, Loretta Tsongas Mullin Rothfus Wagner Graves (LA) McMorris Russell Pallone Sarbanes Turner Mulvaney Rouzer Walberg Griffith Rodgers Salmon Pascrell Schakowsky Upton Murphy (PA) Royce Payne Schiff Walden Grothman McSally Sanford Valadao Neugebauer Rush Guinta Meadows Scalise Pelosi Schrader Walker Van Hollen Newhouse Russell Guthrie Messer Schweikert Perlmutter Scott (VA) Walorski Vargas Noem Salmon Harper Mica Scott, Austin Peters Scott, David Walters, Mimi Veasey Nunes Scalise Harris Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Peterson Serrano Vela O’Rourke Schweikert Walz Hartzler Miller (MI) Sessions Pingree Sewell (AL) Vela´ zquez Olson Scott, Austin Waters, Maxine Hensarling Moolenaar Simpson Pocan Sherman Visclosky Palazzo Sensenbrenner Weber (TX) Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Smith (MO) Polis Shimkus Palmer Sessions Wenstrup Hice, Jody B. Mullin Smith (NE) Price (NC) Shuster Walden Perry Sewell (AL) Westerman Hill Mulvaney Smith (TX) Quigley Sinema Walz Peterson Shimkus Westmoreland Holding Neugebauer Stewart Rangel Sires Wasserman Pittenger Shuster Whitfield Hudson Newhouse Stutzman Reed Slaughter Schultz Pitts Simpson Williams Huelskamp Noem Thompson (PA) Reichert Smith (NJ) Waters, Maxine Pompeo Sinema Wilson (SC) Huizenga (MI) Nugent Thornberry Renacci Smith (WA) Watson Coleman Price, Tom Smith (MO) Wittman Hurd (TX) Nunes Tipton Rice (NY) Speier Welch Ratcliffe Smith (NE) Womack Hurt (VA) Olson Trott Richmond Stefanik Wilson (FL) Reed Smith (TX) Woodall Issa Palazzo Wagner Ros-Lehtinen Stivers Yarmuth Renacci Stefanik Yoder Jenkins (KS) Palmer Walberg Roskam Swalwell (CA) Young (AK) Ribble Zeldin Stewart Young (AK) Johnson, Sam Paulsen Walker Roybal-Allard Takano Rice (SC) Stivers Ruiz Thompson (CA) Zinke Young (IA) Jones Perry Walorski Rigell Stutzman Jordan Pittenger Walters, Mimi Young (IN) Roby Thompson (PA) Kelly (MS) Pitts Weber (TX) NOT VOTING—7 Zeldin Roe (TN) Thornberry King (IA) Poliquin Wenstrup Ca´ rdenas Pearce Webster (FL) Zinke Rogers (AL) Tiberi Kline Pompeo Westerman Hastings Poe (TX) Knight Posey Westmoreland Marchant Takai NOT VOTING—5 Labrador Price, Tom Whitfield Hastings Poe (TX) Webster (FL) LaMalfa Ratcliffe Williams ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Pearce Takai Lamborn Ribble Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Latta Rice (SC) Wittman There is 1 minute remaining. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Long Rigell Womack The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Loudermilk Roby Woodall b 1805 There is 1 minute remaining. Love Roe (TN) Yoder Lucas Rogers (AL) Yoho So the amendment was rejected. Luetkemeyer Rogers (KY) Young (IA) The result of the vote was announced Lummis Rohrabacher Young (IN) b 1802 as above recorded. So the amendment was rejected. NOES—238 AMENDMENT NO. 67 OFFERED BY MR. LAMBORN The result of the vote was announced Adams DelBene Johnson, E. B. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. Aguilar Denham Jolly business is the demand for a recorded Ashford DeSaulnier Joyce AMENDMENT NO. 64 OFFERED BY MR. KING OF Barletta Deutch Kaptur vote on the amendment offered by the IOWA Bass Diaz-Balart Katko gentleman from Colorado (Mr. LAM- The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Beatty Dingell Keating BORN) on which further proceedings business is the demand for a recorded Becerra Doggett Kelly (IL) were postponed and on which the ayes Bera Dold Kelly (PA) vote on the amendment offered by the Beyer Donovan Kennedy prevailed by voice vote. gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING) on Bishop (GA) Doyle, Michael Kildee The Clerk will redesignate the which further proceedings were post- Blumenauer F. Kilmer amendment. poned and on which the ayes prevailed Bonamici Duckworth Kind Bost Duffy King (NY) The Clerk redesignated the amend- by voice vote. Boyle, Brendan Edwards Kinzinger (IL) ment. The Clerk will redesignate the F. Ellison Kirkpatrick RECORDED VOTE amendment. Brady (PA) Emmer (MN) Kuster Brown (FL) Engel LaHood The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- Brownley (CA) Eshoo Lance has been demanded. ment. Bucshon Esty Langevin A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Bustos Farr Larsen (WA) Butterfield Fitzpatrick Larson (CT) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Capps Foster Lawrence minute vote. has been demanded. Capuano Frankel (FL) Lee The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Carney Fudge Levin vice, and there were—ayes 238, noes 190, Carson (IN) Gabbard Lewis The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Cartwright Gallego Lieu, Ted not voting 5, as follows: minute vote. Castor (FL) Garamendi Lipinski [Roll No. 449] Castro (TX) Gibson LoBiondo The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—238 vice, and there were—ayes 188, noes 238, Chu, Judy Graham Loebsack Cicilline Graves (MO) Lofgren Abraham Bucshon Dent not voting 7, as follows: Clark (MA) Grayson Lowenthal Aderholt Burgess DeSantis [Roll No. 448] Clarke (NY) Green, Al Lowey Allen Byrne DesJarlais Clay Green, Gene Lujan Grisham Amash Calvert Diaz-Balart AYES—188 Cleaver Grijalva (NM) Amodei Carter (GA) Dold Abraham Brooks (IN) Culberson Clyburn Gutie´rrez Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ashford Carter (TX) Donovan Aderholt Buchanan Davidson Cohen Hahn (NM) Babin Chabot Duffy Allen Buck Dent Connolly Hanna Lynch Barletta Chaffetz Duncan (SC) Amash Burgess DeSantis Conyers Hardy MacArthur Barr Clawson (FL) Duncan (TN) Amodei Byrne DesJarlais Cook Heck (NV) Maloney, Barton Coffman Ellmers (NC) Babin Calvert Duncan (SC) Cooper Heck (WA) Carolyn Benishek Cole Emmer (MN) Barr Carter (GA) Duncan (TN) Costa Higgins Maloney, Sean Bilirakis Collins (GA) Farenthold Barton Carter (TX) Ellmers (NC) Costello (PA) Himes Matsui Bishop (MI) Collins (NY) Fincher Benishek Chabot Farenthold Courtney Hinojosa McCollum Bishop (UT) Comstock Fleischmann Bilirakis Chaffetz Fincher Crowley Honda McDermott Black Conaway Fleming Bishop (MI) Clawson (FL) Fleischmann Cuellar Hoyer McGovern Blackburn Cook Flores Bishop (UT) Coffman Fleming Cummings Huffman McKinley Blum Costa Forbes Black Cole Flores Curbelo (FL) Hultgren McNerney Bost Cramer Fortenberry Blackburn Collins (GA) Forbes Davis (CA) Hunter Meehan Boustany Crawford Foxx Blum Collins (NY) Fortenberry Davis, Danny Israel Meeks Brady (TX) Crenshaw Franks (AZ) Boustany Comstock Foxx Davis, Rodney Jackson Lee Meng Brat Cuellar Frelinghuysen Brady (TX) Conaway Franks (AZ) DeFazio Jeffries Moore Bridenstine Culberson Garrett Brat Cramer Frelinghuysen DeGette Jenkins (WV) Moulton Brooks (AL) Davidson Gibbs Bridenstine Crawford Garrett Delaney Johnson (GA) Murphy (FL) Brooks (IN) Davis, Rodney Gibson Brooks (AL) Crenshaw Gibbs DeLauro Johnson (OH) Murphy (PA) Buck Denham Gohmert

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.042 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Goodlatte MacArthur Rothfus Meeks Rice (NY) Smith (WA) Holding Meadows Schweikert Gosar Marchant Rouzer Meng Richmond Speier Hudson Messer Scott, Austin Gowdy Marino Royce Moore Ros-Lehtinen Swalwell (CA) Huelskamp Mica Sensenbrenner Granger Massie Russell Moulton Roybal-Allard Takano Huizenga (MI) Miller (FL) Sessions Graves (GA) McCarthy Salmon Murphy (FL) Ruiz Thompson (CA) Hultgren Miller (MI) Shimkus Graves (LA) McCaul Sanford Nadler Ruppersberger Thompson (MS) Hunter Moolenaar Shuster Graves (MO) McClintock Scalise Napolitano Rush Titus Hurd (TX) Mooney (WV) Simpson Griffith McHenry Schweikert Neal Ryan (OH) Tonko Jenkins (KS) Mullin Smith (MO) Nolan Sa´ nchez, Linda Grothman McKinley Scott, Austin Torres Jenkins (WV) Mulvaney Smith (NE) Guinta McMorris Norcross T. Johnson (OH) Murphy (PA) Sensenbrenner Tsongas Smith (TX) Guthrie Rodgers O’Rourke Sanchez, Loretta Johnson, Sam Neugebauer Sessions Van Hollen Stefanik Hardy McSally Pallone Sarbanes Jolly Newhouse Shimkus Vargas Harper Meadows Pascrell Schakowsky Jones Noem Stewart Shuster Veasey Harris Meehan Payne Schiff Jordan Nugent Stivers Simpson ´ Hartzler Messer Pelosi Schrader Velazquez Joyce Nunes Stutzman Smith (MO) Visclosky Thompson (PA) Heck (NV) Mica Smith (NE) Perlmutter Scott (VA) Kaptur Olson Peters Scott, David Walz Thornberry Hensarling Miller (FL) Smith (TX) Katko Palazzo Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Pingree Serrano Wasserman Tiberi Stefanik Kelly (MS) Palmer Hice, Jody B. Moolenaar Pocan Sewell (AL) Schultz Kelly (PA) Perry Tipton Stewart Hill Mooney (WV) Polis Sherman Waters, Maxine King (IA) Peterson Trott Stivers Holding Mullin Price (NC) Sinema Watson Coleman King (NY) Pittenger Turner Stutzman Hudson Mulvaney Quigley Sires Welch Kinzinger (IL) Pitts Upton Thompson (PA) Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Rangel Slaughter Wilson (FL) Kline Poliquin Valadao Thornberry Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Reichert Smith (NJ) Yarmuth Knight Pompeo Wagner Tiberi Hultgren Newhouse Labrador Posey Walberg Tipton NOT VOTING—5 Hunter Noem LaHood Price, Tom Walden Trott Hurd (TX) Nugent Hastings Pearce Takai LaMalfa Ratcliffe Turner Walker Hurt (VA) Nunes Issa Poe (TX) Lamborn Reed Upton Walorski Jenkins (KS) Olson Lance Renacci Walters, Mimi Valadao ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Jenkins (WV) Palazzo Latta Ribble Weber (TX) Johnson (OH) Palmer Vela Long Rice (SC) Wagner The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Webster (FL) Johnson, Sam Paulsen There is 1 minute remaining. Loudermilk Rigell Wenstrup Jolly Perry Walberg Love Roby Westerman Jones Peterson Walden Lucas Roe (TN) 1809 Westmoreland Jordan Pittenger Walker b Luetkemeyer Rogers (AL) Williams Joyce Pitts Walorski So the amendment was agreed to. Lummis Rogers (KY) Walters, Mimi Wilson (SC) Kelly (MS) Poliquin The result of the vote was announced Marchant Rohrabacher Kelly (PA) Pompeo Weber (TX) Marino Rokita Wittman King (IA) Posey Webster (FL) as above recorded. Massie Rooney (FL) Womack Wenstrup Woodall King (NY) Price, Tom AMENDMENT NO. 68 OFFERED BY MR. LAMBORN McCarthy Roskam Kinzinger (IL) Ratcliffe Westerman McCaul Ross Yoder Kline Reed Westmoreland The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished McClintock Rothfus Yoho Knight Renacci Whitfield business is the demand for a recorded McHenry Rouzer Young (AK) Labrador Ribble Williams vote on the amendment offered by the McKinley Royce Young (IA) LaHood Rice (SC) Wilson (SC) McMorris Russell Young (IN) gentleman from Colorado (Mr. LAM- LaMalfa Rigell Wittman Rodgers Salmon Zeldin Lamborn Roby Womack BORN) on which further proceedings McSally Scalise Zinke Lance Roe (TN) Woodall were postponed and on which the ayes Latta Rogers (AL) Yoder prevailed by voice vote. NOES—199 Long Rogers (KY) Yoho Loudermilk Rohrabacher Young (AK) The Clerk will redesignate the Adams DeLauro Kirkpatrick Love Rokita Young (IA) amendment. Aguilar DelBene Kuster Lucas Rooney (FL) Young (IN) Ashford DeSaulnier Langevin The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bass Deutch Larsen (WA) Luetkemeyer Roskam Zeldin ment. Lummis Ross Zinke Beatty Dingell Larson (CT) RECORDED VOTE Becerra Doggett Lawrence NOES—190 Bera Dold Lee The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Beyer Doyle, Michael Levin Adams Davis (CA) Israel has been demanded. Bishop (GA) F. Lewis Aguilar Davis, Danny Jackson Lee A recorded vote was ordered. Blumenauer Duckworth Lieu, Ted Bass DeFazio Jeffries Bonamici Edwards Lipinski Beatty DeGette Johnson (GA) The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Boyle, Brendan Ellison LoBiondo Becerra Delaney Johnson, E. B. minute vote. F. Engel Loebsack Bera DeLauro Kaptur The vote was taken by electronic de- Brady (PA) Eshoo Lofgren Beyer DelBene Katko vice, and there were—ayes 228, noes 199, Brown (FL) Esty Lowenthal Bishop (GA) DeSaulnier Keating Brownley (CA) Farr Lowey Blumenauer Deutch Kelly (IL) not voting 6, as follows: Buchanan Fitzpatrick Lujan Grisham Bonamici Dingell Kennedy [Roll No. 450] Bustos Fortenberry (NM) Boyle, Brendan Doggett Kildee Butterfield Foster Luja´ n, Ben Ray F. Doyle, Michael Kilmer AYES—228 Capps Frankel (FL) (NM) Brady (PA) F. Kind Abraham Chabot Fleming Capuano Fudge Lynch Brown (FL) Duckworth Kirkpatrick Aderholt Chaffetz Flores Ca´ rdenas Gabbard MacArthur Brownley (CA) Edwards Kuster Allen Clawson (FL) Forbes Carney Gallego Maloney, Buchanan Ellison Langevin Amash Coffman Foxx Carson (IN) Garamendi Carolyn Bustos Engel Larsen (WA) Amodei Cole Franks (AZ) Cartwright Graham Maloney, Sean Butterfield Eshoo Larson (CT) Babin Collins (GA) Frelinghuysen Castor (FL) Grayson Matsui Capps Esty Lawrence Barletta Collins (NY) Garrett Castro (TX) Green, Al McCollum Capuano Farr Lee Barr Comstock Gibbs Chu, Judy Green, Gene McDermott Ca´ rdenas Fitzpatrick Levin Barton Conaway Gibson Cicilline Grijalva McGovern Carney Foster Lewis Benishek Cook Gohmert Clark (MA) Gutie´rrez McNerney Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Lieu, Ted Bilirakis Cramer Goodlatte Clarke (NY) Hahn Meehan Cartwright Fudge Lipinski Bishop (MI) Crawford Gosar Clay Hanna Meeks Castor (FL) Gabbard LoBiondo Bishop (UT) Crenshaw Gowdy Cleaver Heck (WA) Meng Castro (TX) Gallego Loebsack Black Culberson Granger Clyburn Higgins Moore Chu, Judy Garamendi Lofgren Blackburn Davidson Graves (GA) Cohen Himes Moulton Cicilline Graham Lowenthal Blum Davis, Rodney Graves (LA) Connolly Hinojosa Murphy (FL) Clark (MA) Grayson Lowey Bost Denham Graves (MO) Conyers Honda Nadler Clarke (NY) Green, Al Lujan Grisham Boustany Dent Griffith Cooper Hoyer Napolitano Clay Green, Gene (NM) Brady (TX) DeSantis Grothman Costa Huffman Neal Cleaver Grijalva Luja´ n, Ben Ray Brat DesJarlais Guinta Costello (PA) Israel Nolan Clyburn Gutie´rrez (NM) Bridenstine Diaz-Balart Guthrie Courtney Jackson Lee Norcross Cohen Hahn Lynch Brooks (AL) Donovan Hardy Crowley Jeffries O’Rourke Connolly Hanna Maloney, Brooks (IN) Duffy Harper Cuellar Johnson (GA) Pallone Conyers Heck (WA) Carolyn Buck Duncan (SC) Harris Cummings Johnson, E. B. Pascrell Cooper Higgins Maloney, Sean Bucshon Duncan (TN) Hartzler Curbelo (FL) Keating Paulsen Costello (PA) Himes Matsui Burgess Ellmers (NC) Heck (NV) Davis (CA) Kelly (IL) Payne Courtney Hinojosa McCollum Byrne Emmer (MN) Hensarling Davis, Danny Kennedy Pelosi Crowley Honda McDermott Calvert Farenthold Herrera Beutler DeFazio Kildee Perlmutter Cummings Hoyer McGovern Carter (GA) Fincher Hice, Jody B. DeGette Kilmer Peters Curbelo (FL) Huffman McNerney Carter (TX) Fleischmann Hill Delaney Kind Pingree

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:45 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.044 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4873 Pocan Schakowsky Tonko Garrett Lowenthal Richmond Pompeo Sensenbrenner Walden Polis Schiff Torres Gibson Lowey Ros-Lehtinen Price, Tom Sessions Walker Price (NC) Schrader Tsongas Graham Lujan Grisham Roybal-Allard Ratcliffe Shimkus Walorski Quigley Scott (VA) Van Hollen Grayson (NM) Ruiz Reed Shuster Walters, Mimi Rangel Scott, David Vargas Green, Al Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ruppersberger Renacci Simpson Walz Reichert Serrano Veasey Grijalva (NM) Rush Ribble Sinema Weber (TX) Rice (NY) Sewell (AL) Vela Hahn Lynch Ryan (OH) Rice (SC) Smith (MO) Webster (FL) ´ Richmond Sherman Vela´ zquez Heck (WA) Maloney, Sanchez, Linda Rigell Smith (NE) Wenstrup Ros-Lehtinen Sinema Roby Smith (TX) Visclosky Higgins Carolyn T. Westerman Roybal-Allard Sires Himes Maloney, Sean Sanchez, Loretta Roe (TN) Stefanik Walz Westmoreland Ruiz Slaughter Hinojosa Matsui Sanford Rogers (AL) Stewart Wasserman Whitfield Ruppersberger Smith (NJ) Honda McCollum Sarbanes Rogers (KY) Stivers Schultz Rush Smith (WA) Hoyer McDermott Schakowsky Rohrabacher Stutzman Williams Ryan (OH) Speier Waters, Maxine Huffman McGovern Schiff Rokita Thompson (PA) Wilson (SC) Sa´ nchez, Linda Swalwell (CA) Watson Coleman Israel McNerney Schrader Rooney (FL) Thornberry Wittman T. Takano Welch Jackson Lee Meeks Scott (VA) Roskam Tiberi Womack Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (CA) Whitfield Jeffries Meng Scott, David Ross Tipton Woodall Sanford Thompson (MS) Wilson (FL) Johnson (GA) Miller (FL) Serrano Rothfus Trott Yoder Sarbanes Titus Yarmuth Johnson, E. B. Moore Sewell (AL) Rouzer Upton Yoho Jolly Moulton Sherman Royce Valadao Young (AK) NOT VOTING—6 Jones Murphy (FL) Sires Russell Van Hollen Young (IA) Hastings Issa Poe (TX) Kaptur Nadler Slaughter Salmon Veasey Young (IN) Hurt (VA) Pearce Takai Katko Napolitano Smith (NJ) Scalise Vela Zeldin Keating Neal Smith (WA) Schweikert Wagner Zinke ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Kelly (IL) Nolan Speier Scott, Austin Walberg Kennedy Norcross Swalwell (CA) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). NOT VOTING—5 There is 1 minute remaining. Kildee O’Rourke Takano Kilmer Pallone Thompson (CA) Hastings Pearce Takai Kind Pascrell Thompson (MS) Issa Poe (TX) b 1811 Kirkpatrick Payne Titus Kuster Pelosi Tonko ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR So the amendment was agreed to. Lance Perlmutter Torres The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). The result of the vote was announced Langevin Peters Tsongas Larsen (WA) Peterson Turner There is 1 minute remaining. as above recorded. Larson (CT) Pingree Vargas Stated for: Lawrence Pocan Vela´ zquez b 1814 Mr. HURT of Virginia. Mr. Chair, I was not Lee Poliquin Visclosky present for rollcall vote No. 450 on the Lam- Levin Polis Wasserman So the amendment was rejected. Lewis Posey Schultz The result of the vote was announced born of Colorado Amendment No. 68 to H.R. Lieu, Ted Price (NC) Waters, Maxine 5538, Department of the Interior, Environment, Lipinski Quigley Watson Coleman as above recorded. and Related Agencies Act, 2017. Had I been LoBiondo Rangel Welch Stated for: Loebsack Reichert Wilson (FL) Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, this evening I present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Lofgren Rice (NY) Yarmuth AMENDMENT NO. 72 OFFERED BY MR. MURPHY OF inadvertently voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 451. FLORIDA NOES—231 As an opponent of seismic airgun testing, I The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Abraham Duncan (SC) Joyce duly intended to vote ‘‘yea.’’ business is the demand for a recorded Aderholt Duncan (TN) Kelly (MS) Stated against: vote on the amendment offered by the Allen Ellmers (NC) Kelly (PA) Mr. COSTA. Mr. Chair, earlier today, I inad- Amash Emmer (MN) King (IA) vertently pressed the wrong button when vot- gentleman from Florida (Mr. MURPHY) Amodei Farenthold King (NY) on which further proceedings were Ashford Fincher Kinzinger (IL) ing on rollcall Vote No. 451. I intended to vote postponed and on which the noes pre- Babin Fitzpatrick Kline ‘‘no.’’ Barletta Fleischmann Knight AMENDMENT NO. 73 OFFERED BY MR. NEWHOUSE vailed by voice vote. Barr Fleming Labrador The Clerk will redesignate the Barton Flores LaHood The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished amendment. Benishek Forbes LaMalfa business is the demand for a recorded Bishop (MI) Fortenberry Lamborn vote on the amendment offered by the The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (UT) Foxx Latta ment. Black Franks (AZ) Long gentleman from Washington (Mr. RECORDED VOTE Blackburn Frelinghuysen Loudermilk NEWHOUSE) on which further pro- Blum Gibbs Love ceedings were postponed and on which The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bost Gohmert Lucas has been demanded. Boustany Goodlatte Luetkemeyer the ayes prevailed by voice vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Brady (TX) Gosar Lummis The Clerk will redesignate the The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Brat Gowdy MacArthur amendment. Bridenstine Granger Marchant The Clerk redesignated the amend- minute vote. Brooks (AL) Graves (GA) Marino The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (IN) Graves (LA) Massie ment. vice, and there were—ayes 197, noes 231, Buck Graves (MO) McCarthy RECORDED VOTE Bucshon Green, Gene McCaul not voting 5, as follows: Burgess Griffith McClintock The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote [Roll No. 451] Byrne Grothman McHenry has been demanded. Calvert Guinta McKinley AYES—197 A recorded vote was ordered. Carter (GA) Guthrie McMorris The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Adams Cartwright DeLauro Carter (TX) Gutie´rrez Rodgers Aguilar Castor (FL) DelBene Chabot Hanna McSally minute vote. Bass Castro (TX) DeSantis Chaffetz Hardy Meadows The vote was taken by electronic de- Beatty Chu, Judy DeSaulnier Cole Harper Meehan vice, and there were—ayes 223, noes 201, Becerra Cicilline Deutch Collins (GA) Harris Messer Bera Clark (MA) Dingell Collins (NY) Hartzler Mica not voting 9, as follows: Beyer Clarke (NY) Doggett Comstock Heck (NV) Miller (MI) [Roll No. 452] Bilirakis Clawson (FL) Dold Conaway Hensarling Moolenaar AYES—223 Bishop (GA) Clay Donovan Conyers Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Blumenauer Cleaver Doyle, Michael Cook Hice, Jody B. Mullin Abraham Blum Chabot Bonamici Clyburn F. Cooper Hill Mulvaney Aderholt Bost Chaffetz Boyle, Brendan Coffman Duckworth Costello (PA) Holding Murphy (PA) Allen Boustany Clawson (FL) F. Cohen Edwards Cramer Hudson Neugebauer Amash Brady (TX) Coffman Brady (PA) Connolly Ellison Crawford Huelskamp Newhouse Amodei Brat Cole Brown (FL) Costa Engel Cuellar Huizenga (MI) Noem Ashford Bridenstine Collins (GA) Brownley (CA) Courtney Eshoo Culberson Hultgren Nugent Babin Brooks (AL) Collins (NY) Buchanan Crenshaw Esty Davidson Hunter Nunes Barletta Brooks (IN) Comstock Bustos Crowley Farr Davis, Rodney Hurd (TX) Olson Barr Buck Conaway Butterfield Cummings Foster DeFazio Hurt (VA) Palazzo Barton Bucshon Cook Capps Curbelo (FL) Frankel (FL) Denham Jenkins (KS) Palmer Benishek Burgess Cramer Capuano Davis (CA) Fudge Dent Jenkins (WV) Paulsen Bilirakis Byrne Crawford Ca´ rdenas Davis, Danny Gabbard DesJarlais Johnson (OH) Perry Bishop (UT) Calvert Crenshaw Carney DeGette Gallego Diaz-Balart Johnson, Sam Pittenger Black Carter (GA) Cuellar Carson (IN) Delaney Garamendi Duffy Jordan Pitts Blackburn Carter (TX) Culberson

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RES. 823 Diaz-Balart Kirkpatrick Rohrabacher Lowey Perlmutter Swalwell (CA) Whereas, on June 28, 2016, suicide bombers Lujan Grisham Peters Duffy Kline Rokita Takano attacked the Ataturk International Airport Duncan (SC) Knight Rooney (FL) (NM) Pingree Thompson (CA) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pocan in Istanbul Turkey, opened fire and deto- Duncan (TN) Labrador Roskam Thompson (MS) Ellmers (NC) LaHood (NM) Polis nated explosives, resulting in the loss of at Ross Titus Emmer (MN) LaMalfa Lynch Price (NC) least 44 innocent lives and severely wounding Rothfus Tonko Farenthold Lamborn MacArthur Quigley over 200, including an American citizen; Rouzer Torres Fincher Lance Maloney, Rangel Whereas Turkish first responders and law Royce Trott Fleischmann Latta Russell Carolyn Rice (NY) enforcement reacted swiftly and heroically, Fleming Long Maloney, Sean Richmond Tsongas Salmon Turner caring for the wounded and taking imme- Forbes Loudermilk Sanford Marino Ros-Lehtinen Matsui Roybal-Allard Van Hollen diate actions to prevent subsequent attacks Fortenberry Love Scalise McCollum Ruiz Vargas and further loss of innocent life; Foxx Lucas Schweikert Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer McDermott Ruppersberger Veasey Whereas the White House issued a state- Scott, Austin Frelinghuysen Lummis McGovern Rush Vela ment condemning the attack ‘‘in the strong- Scott, David Garrett Marchant McNerney Ryan (OH) ´ Sensenbrenner Velazquez est possible terms’’ and states that ‘‘We re- Gibbs Massie Meehan Sa´ nchez, Linda Sessions Visclosky main steadfast in our support for Turkey, Gibson McCarthy Meeks T. Shimkus Wagner our NATO Ally and partner, along with all of Gohmert McCaul Meng Sanchez, Loretta Shuster Walz our friends and allies around the world, as Goodlatte McClintock Messer Sarbanes Simpson Wasserman Gosar McHenry Moore Schakowsky we continue to confront the threat of ter- Smith (MO) Schultz Gowdy McKinley Moulton Schiff rorism’’; Smith (NE) Waters, Maxine Granger McMorris Murphy (FL) Schrader Whereas the Government of Turkey has Smith (TX) Watson Coleman Graves (GA) Rodgers Nadler Scott (VA) stated militants from the Islamic State of Welch Graves (LA) McSally Stefanik Napolitano Serrano Iraq and Syria (ISIS) are responsible for the Whitfield Graves (MO) Meadows Stewart Neal Sewell (AL) Stutzman Wilson (FL) attack, and this attack resembles those car- Griffith Mica Nolan Sherman ried out by ISIS in other parts of the world; Grothman Miller (FL) Thompson (PA) Norcross Sinema Yarmuth Thornberry Whereas the loss of innocent lives in Guinta Miller (MI) NOT VOTING—9 Guthrie Moolenaar Tiberi Istanbul strengthens our shared resolve to Hardy Mooney (WV) Tipton Flores Paulsen Ribble defeat ISIS and its terrorist affiliates, which Harper Mullin Upton Hastings Pearce Stivers pose a growing threat to international peace Harris Mulvaney Valadao Issa Poe (TX) Takai and stability; Hartzler Murphy (PA) Walberg Whereas Turkey is a longstanding member ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Heck (NV) Neugebauer Walden of NATO and has played a crucial role in Hensarling Newhouse Walker The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Walorski transatlantic security since joining the alli- Herrera Beutler Noem There is 1 minute remaining. ance more than half a century ago; and Hice, Jody B. Nugent Walters, Mimi Hill Nunes Weber (TX) b 1817 Whereas we stand in solidarity with the Webster (FL) people of Turkey in their time of national Holding Olson So the amendment was agreed to. Hudson Palazzo Wenstrup mourning, ready to provide assistance in Huelskamp Palmer Westerman The result of the vote was announced bringing to justice all those involved with Huizenga (MI) Perry Westmoreland as above recorded. the planning and execution of these attacks, Williams Hultgren Peterson PERSONAL EXPLANATION as well as identifying and disrupting any Hunter Pittenger Wilson (SC) plans to undertake similar assaults in the fu- Wittman Mr. TURNER. Mr. Chair, on rollcall 451, I in- Hurd (TX) Pitts ture: Now, therefore, be it Hurt (VA) Poliquin Womack advertently voted ‘‘aye’’, when I intended to Jenkins (KS) Pompeo Woodall Resolved, That the House of Representa- vote ‘‘no.’’ On rollcall 452, I inadvertently voted tives— Jenkins (WV) Posey Yoder ‘‘no’’, and I intended to vote ‘‘aye.’’ Johnson (OH) Price, Tom Yoho (1) condemns in the strongest terms the Johnson, Sam Ratcliffe Young (AK) Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I move terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on Jolly Reed Young (IA) that the Committee do now rise. June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at Jones Reichert Young (IN) The motion was agreed to. least 44 lives; Jordan Renacci Zeldin Accordingly, the Committee rose; (2) expresses its condolences to the fami- Joyce Rice (SC) Zinke and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. CAR- lies and friends of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and expresses its sym- NOES—201 TER of Georgia) having assumed the chair, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Acting pathies to those individuals who have been Adams Cooper Graham injured; Aguilar Costa Grayson Chair of the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, re- (3) supports efforts to bring to justice Bass Costello (PA) Green, Al those involved with the planning and execu- Beatty Courtney Green, Gene ported that that Committee, having tion of these terrorist attacks; and Becerra Crowley Grijalva had under consideration the bill (H.R. Bera Cummings Gutie´rrez (4) declares that the Islamic State of Iraq Beyer Curbelo (FL) Hahn 5538) making appropriations for the De- and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental secu- Bishop (GA) Davis (CA) Hanna partment of the Interior, environment, rity threat to the United States and our al- Bishop (MI) Davis, Danny Heck (WA) and related agencies for the fiscal year lies. Blumenauer DeFazio Higgins ending September 30, 2017, and for The resolution was agreed to. Bonamici DeGette Himes Boyle, Brendan Delaney Hinojosa other purposes, had come to no resolu- A motion to reconsider was laid on F. DeLauro Honda tion thereon. the table. Brady (PA) DelBene Hoyer f Brown (FL) Dent Huffman f Brownley (CA) DeSaulnier Israel CONDEMNING IN THE STRONGEST CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST AT- Buchanan Deutch Jackson Lee TACK ON THE PULSE ORLANDO Bustos Dingell Jeffries TERMS THE TERRORIST AT- Butterfield Doggett Johnson (GA) TACKS IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY, NIGHTCLUB, HONORING THE Capps Dold Johnson, E. B. ON JUNE 28, 2016, THAT RE- MEMORY OF THE VICTIMS OF Capuano Donovan Kaptur SULTED IN THE LOSS OF AT THE ATTACK, OFFERING CONDO- Ca´ rdenas Doyle, Michael Katko Carney F. Keating LEAST 44 LIVES LENCES TO AND EXPRESSING Carson (IN) Duckworth Kelly (IL) Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES Cartwright Edwards Kennedy imous consent that the committee on AND FRIENDS AND ALL THOSE Castor (FL) Ellison Kildee AFFECTED, AND APPLAUDING Castro (TX) Engel Kilmer Foreign Affairs be discharged from fur- Chu, Judy Eshoo Kind ther consideration of House Resolution THE DEDICATION AND BRAVERY Cicilline Esty Kuster 823, and ask for its immediate consider- OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, EMER- Clark (MA) Farr Langevin GENCY RESPONSE, AND COUN- Clarke (NY) Fitzpatrick Larsen (WA) ation in the House. Clay Foster Larson (CT) The Clerk read the title of the resolu- TERTERRORISM OFFICIALS IN Cleaver Frankel (FL) Lawrence tion. RESPONDING TO THE ATTACK Clyburn Fudge Lee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask Cohen Gabbard Levin Connolly Gallego Lewis objection to the request of the gentle- unanimous consent that the Com- Conyers Garamendi Lieu, Ted woman from California? mittee on Oversight and Government

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:27 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.048 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4875 Reform, the Committee on Foreign Af- lamic State of Iraq and the Levant and other (1) The Secretary of the Interior. fairs, and the Committee on Homeland terrorist groups at home and abroad and to (2) Four members appointed by the Presi- Security be discharged from further address the threat posed by homegrown ter- dent after considering the recommendations consideration of House Resolution 827, rorism. of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Ken- The resolution was agreed to. nedy Library Foundation. and ask for its immediate consider- (3) Two Members of the House of Rep- ation in the House. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. resentatives appointed by the Speaker of the The Clerk read the title of the resolu- House of Representatives. tion. f (4) One Member of the House of Represent- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTENNIAL atives appointed by the minority leader of objection to the request of the gen- COMMISSION ACT the House of Representatives. (5) Two Members of the Senate appointed tleman from Utah? Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I ask There was no objection. by the majority leader of the Senate. unanimous consent that the Com- (6) One Member of the Senate appointed by The text of the resolution is as fol- mittee on Oversight and Government the minority leader of the Senate. lows: Reform be discharged from further con- (b) EX OFFICIO MEMBER.—The Archivist of H. RES. 827 sideration of the bill (H.R. 5722) to es- the United States shall serve in an ex officio Whereas, in the early hours of Sunday, tablish the John F. Kennedy Centen- capacity on the Commission to provide ad- June 12, 2016, a 29-year-old man from Ft. nial Commission, and ask for its imme- vice and information to the Commission. Pierce, Florida, killed 49 and wounded 53 in- diate consideration in the House. (c) TERMS.—Each member shall be ap- nocent people in a horrific terrorist attack The Clerk read the title of the bill. pointed for the life of the Commission. on Pulse Orlando, a lesbian, gay, bisexual, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there (d) DEADLINE FOR APPOINTMENT.—All mem- bers of the Commission shall be appointed and transgender nightclub, during Latin objection to the request of the gen- night; not later than 90 days after the date of the tleman from Utah? enactment of this Act. Whereas the gunman, who was investigated Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, reserving in 2013–2014 by the Federal Bureau of Inves- (e) VACANCIES.—A vacancy on the Commis- tigation (in this preamble referred to as the the right to object, of course, I will not sion shall— ‘‘FBI’’) for possible connections to terrorism, object, but I do want to thank the ma- (1) not affect the powers of the Commis- pledged his allegiance to the leader of the Is- jority leader and I want to thank the sion; and lamic State of Iraq and the Levant (in this Speaker. We have all joined in this res- (2) be filled in the manner in which the preamble referred to as ‘‘ISIL’’); olution. It is almost exactly like that original appointment was made. Whereas President Barack Obama called which we passed for Ronald Reagan— (f) RATES OF PAY.—Members shall not re- the attack an act of both terror and hate as two Presidents who contributed great- ceive compensation for the performance of their duties on behalf of the Commission. well as an attack on all of the people of the ly, not only to the wellness of this United States and the fundamental values of (g) TRAVEL EXPENSES.—Each member of country and the greatness of this coun- the Commission shall be reimbursed for trav- equality and dignity; try, but also two Presidents who in- Whereas the attack is the deadliest mass el and per diem in lieu of subsistence ex- shooting in the modern history of the United spired so many Americans about their penses during the performance of duties of States and the worst terrorist attack on country, about their government, and the Commission while away from home or United States soil since September 11, 2001; about participation by average citizens his or her regular place of business, in ac- Whereas the law enforcement professionals in their government. cordance with applicable provisions under of the city of Orlando and Orange County, I thank Mr. CHAFFETZ for bringing subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United Florida, the Florida Department of Law En- this to the floor, and I urge strong sup- States Code. forcement, the FBI, and the Bureau of Alco- port of the resolution. (h) QUORUM.—A majority of the members hol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, and I withdraw my reservation of objec- of the Commission shall constitute a quorum other emergency and health care profes- tion. to conduct business, but two or more mem- bers may hold hearings. sionals responded to the attack bravely and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The res- admirably and in a coordinated manner, sav- (i) CHAIRPERSON.—The chairperson of the ervation is withdrawn. Commission shall be elected by a majority ing many lives; Is there objection to the request of Whereas following the attack hundreds of vote of the members of the Commission. the gentleman from Utah. people stood in long lines to donate blood for SEC. 5. DIRECTOR AND STAFF OF COMMISSION. There was no objection. those injured in the attack, and the people of (a) DIRECTOR AND STAFF.—The Commission Orlando, the State of Florida, and the United The text of the bill is as follows: shall appoint an executive director and such States expressed overwhelming support for H.R. 5722 other additional employees as are necessary the victims and their families regardless of Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- to enable the Commission to perform its du- race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or sexual ori- resentatives of the United States of America in ties. entation; and Congress assembled, (b) APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN CIVIL SERV- Whereas the threat of terrorist attacks SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ICE LAWS.—The executive director and em- against the United States and the people of This Act may be cited as the ‘‘John F. Ken- ployees of the Commission may be appointed the United States persists, including the nedy Centennial Commission Act’’. without regard to the provisions of title 5, threat posed by homegrown terrorists in- SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT. United States Code, governing appointments spired by foreign terrorist organizations like There is established a commission to be in the competitive service, and may be paid ISIL: Now, therefore, be it known as the ‘‘John F. Kennedy Centennial without regard to the provisions of chapter Resolved, That the House of Representa- Commission’’ (in this Act referred to as the 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such tives— ‘‘Commission’’). title relating to classification and General (1) condemns the horrific terrorist attack SEC. 3. DUTIES OF COMMISSION. Schedule pay rates, except that the rate of on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, The Commission shall— pay for the executive director and other em- 2016, in which 49 innocent people were killed (1) plan, develop, and carry out such activi- ployees may not exceed the rate payable for and 53 injured; ties as the Commission considers fitting and level V of the Executive Schedule under sec- (2) honors the memory of the victims proper to honor John F. Kennedy on the oc- tion 5316 of such title. killed in the attack and offers heartfelt con- casion of the 100th anniversary of his birth; (c) DETAIL OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.—Upon dolences and deepest sympathies for their (2) provide advice and assistance to Fed- request of the Commission, the Secretary of families, loved ones, and friends; eral, State, and local governmental agencies, the Interior or the Archivist of the United (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy as well as civic groups to carry out activities States may detail, on a reimbursable basis, recovery by and pledges continued support to honor John F. Kennedy on the occasion of any of the employees of that department or for those injured in the attack; the 100th anniversary of his birth; agency to the Commission to assist it in car- (4) applauds the dedication and bravery (3) develop activities that may be carried rying out its duties under this Act. of local, State, and Federal law enforcement out by the Federal Government that are fit- (d) EXPERTS AND CONSULTANTS.—The Com- and counterterrorism officials for their ef- ting and proper to honor John F. Kennedy on mission may procure such temporary and forts to respond to the attack and secure the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his intermittent services as are necessary to en- communities; birth; and able the Commission to perform its duties. (5) stands together with all people of the (4) submit to the President and Congress (e) VOLUNTEER AND UNCOMPENSATED SERV- United States, regardless of race, ethnicity, reports pursuant to section 7. ICES.—Notwithstanding section 1342 of title religion, sex, or sexual orientation, in the SEC. 4. MEMBERSHIP. 31, United States Code, the Commission may face of terror and hate; and (a) NUMBER AND APPOINTMENT.—The Com- accept and use voluntary and uncompensated (6) reaffirms the commitment of the mission shall be composed of 11 members as services as the Commission determines nec- United States and its allies to defeat the Is- follows: essary.

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Mr. Chairman, the Environmental United States mails in the same manner and f Protection Agency spends as much as under the same conditions as other depart- $50 million per year to employ nearly DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ments and agencies of the United States. 200 armed agents at an average cost of (c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Com- ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED $216,000 per year per agent. In total, mission may secure directly from any de- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS over the period from fiscal year 2006 to partment or agency of the United States in- ACT, 2017 formation necessary to enable it to carry out fiscal year 2015, the EPA spent an esti- its duties under this Act. Upon request of the GENERAL LEAVE mated $715 million for its criminal en- chairperson of the Commission, the head of Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask forcement program. that department or agency shall furnish that unanimous consent that all Members These 200 agents are equipped with information to the Commission. may have 5 legislative days in which to (d) GIFTS, BEQUESTS, DEVISES.—The Com- guns and ammunition up to 30 milli- mission may solicit, accept, use, and dispose revise and extend their remarks and in- meter in caliber, camouflage and other of gifts, bequests, or devises of money, serv- clude extraneous material for the fur- deceptive equipment, night vision, un- ices, or property, both real and personal, for ther consideration of H.R. 5538, and manned aircraft, and other military- the purpose of aiding or facilitating its work. that I may include tabular material on style equipment. (e) AVAILABLE SPACE.—Upon the request of the same. A 2015 report noted that the EPA the Commission, the Administrator of Gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there eral Services shall make available nation- spent $24,700 on ammunition between 75 wide to the Commission, at a normal rental objection to the request of the gen- millimeter and 125 millimeter and rate for Federal agencies, such assistance tleman from California? $23,000 on ammunition over 125 milli- and facilities as may be necessary for the There was no objection. meter. If this is true, what possible use Commission to carry out its duties under The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- could the EPA have for purchasing this Act. ant to House Resolution 820 and rule rounds of that size? (f) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.—The Commission XVIII, the Chair declares the House in The EPA is just one of more than 67 may enter into contracts with and com- the Committee of the Whole House on pensate government and private agencies or Federal agencies that employ armed persons to enable the Commission to dis- the state of the Union for the further personnel, many of whom most Ameri- charge its duties under this Act. consideration of the bill, H.R. 5538. cans would never associate with law SEC. 7. REPORTS. Will the gentleman from West Vir- enforcement. These include the Na- (a) ANNUAL REPORTS.—The Commission ginia (Mr. MOONEY) kindly take the tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- shall submit to the President and the Con- chair. ministration, the Federal Reserve gress annual reports on the revenue and ex- 1824 Board, and the National Institutes of penditures of the Commission, including a b list of each gift, bequest, or devise to the IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Health, among others. Commission with a value of more than $250, Accordingly, the House resolved Federal agencies should be able to together with the identity of the donor of itself into the Committee of the Whole clearly demonstrate their need for each gift, bequest, or devise. House on the state of the Union for the armed personnel and, absent such a (b) INTERIM REPORTS.—The Commission demonstration, should rely on local may submit to the President and Congress further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropriations for the De- law enforcement when there is a need interim reports as the Commission considers for armed protection. appropriate. partment of the Interior, environment, My amendment would prohibit fund- (c) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than August and related agencies for the fiscal year ing for EPA’s armed agents and begin 31, 2017, the Commission shall submit a final ending September 30, 2017, and for report to the President and the Congress to address the troubling trend of the other purposes, with Mr. MOONEY of containing— militarization in our Federal agencies. West Virginia (Acting Chair) in the (1) a summary of the activities of the Com- I urge my colleagues to support it. chair. mission; I reserve the balance of my time. (2) a final accounting of funds received and The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise expended by the Commission; and in opposition to the amendment. (3) the findings, conclusions, and final rec- mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, ommendations of the Commission. amendment No. 73 printed in House Re- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 min- SEC. 8. TERMINATION. port 114–683, offered by the gentleman utes. The Commission may terminate on such from Washington (Mr. NEWHOUSE), had Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I un- date as the Commission may determine after been disposed of. it submits its final report pursuant to sec- derstand the gentleman’s concerns tion 7(c), but not later than September 30, AMENDMENT NO. 76 OFFERED BY MR. PALMER about sometimes the perception of 2017. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order overreach, and sometimes the real per- SEC. 9. ANNUAL AUDIT. to consider amendment No. 76 printed ception of overreach, by agencies of the The Inspector General of the Department in House Report 114–683. United States Government. of the Interior may perform an audit of the Mr. PALMER. Mr. Chairman, I have Commission, shall make the results of any I have taken a lot of shots at the En- an amendment at the desk. vironmental Protection Agency, and audit performed available to the public, and The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will probably will continue to do so. How- shall transmit such results to the Committee designate the amendment. on Oversight and Government Reform of the ever, this amendment reaches too far. The text of the amendment is as fol- House of Representatives and the Committee We may not always agree on where it lows: on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- is appropriate to draw the line on envi- fairs of the Senate. At the end of the bill (before the short ronmental laws and regulations. Some SEC. 10. PROHIBITION ON OBLIGATION OF FED- title), insert the following: ERAL FUNDS. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available think some standards are too strin- No Federal funds may be obligated to carry by this Act may be used by the Environ- gent, and others will say they are not out this Act. mental Protection Agency to carry out the tough enough. That is a fair policy de- The bill was ordered to be engrossed powers granted under section 3063 of title 18, bate to have, and that is what we are and read a third time, was read the United States Code. doing tonight. However, we know, no third time, and passed, and a motion to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to matter where the line is ultimately reconsider was laid on the table. House Resolution 820, the gentleman drawn, there are individuals out there f from Alabama (Mr. PALMER) and a who are willingly and knowingly try- Member opposed each will control 5 ing to find ways around those laws. HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW minutes. As such, EPA needs the ability to Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, pursu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman look into criminal activity, whether it ant to clause 4 of rule XVI, I move that from Alabama. is illegal dumping of waste, negligent

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Pursuant to nore the laws that are on the books. get the type of training they need in clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Saying that, I would like to continue sometimes very difficult situations. I ceedings on the amendment offered by to work with the gentleman, recog- think we need to look at it, but these the gentleman from Alabama will be nizing that whether or not these agen- agents who are working for the Envi- postponed. cies are properly using the police pow- ronmental Protection Agency some- AMENDMENT NO. 77 OFFERED BY MRS. LUMMIS ers that they have and the type of or- times need to protect themselves. We The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ganizations that they have to enforce can debate whether or not they need to consider amendment No. 77 printed the law, they must enforce the law and the type of ammunition and the types in House Report 114–683. they must be able to protect them- of guns that the gentleman is talking Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Chair, on behalf selves in sometimes very difficult situ- about. of the gentleman from New Mexico I think that, right now, this amend- ations. (Mr. PEARCE), I have an amendment at ment goes too far. Again, I will work I reserve the balance of my time. the desk. with the gentleman down the road be- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will b 1830 cause I do have some concerns about designate the amendment. Mr. PALMER. Mr. Chairman, my that. It is not just the EPA. We have The text of the amendment is as fol- got a number of agencies that seem to amendment would not hinder the lows: EPA’s ability to enforce the laws on be arming themselves, which I have At the end of the bill (before the short the books. This amendment only limits some concerns about. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance title), insert the following: their ability to employ armed per- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available sonnel. The EPA will still be able to in- of my time. by this Act may be used to treat the New vestigate and prosecute environmental Mr. PALMER. I thank the gentleman Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse as an endan- crimes. They will simply have to rely for expressing his concerns and for his gered species under the Endangered Species on local law enforcement—or on Fed- willingness to work with us on this. Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). eral law enforcement when Federal law Mr. Chairman, I would just like to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to enforcement would be appropriate—and point out that weapons have pro- House Resolution 820, the gentlewoman liferated among the Federal agencies. when there is a need for armed protec- from Wyoming (Mrs. LUMMIS) and a tion. They could, again, rely on local As I said, there are 67 agencies. We are Member opposed each will control 5 law enforcement or on Federal law en- spending an enormous amount of minutes. forcement when the need applies. money on this, and we are not doing a The Chair recognizes the gentle- If the EPA believes that it needs particularly good job of keeping up woman from Wyoming. armed protection, we should have a full with the weapons’ inventory. We have Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Chairman, the disclosure of all of the EPA’s criminal had situations in which weapons have gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. been lost or stolen—in one case, with enforcement assets and a public debate PEARCE) was called away. I am stand- the tragic result of the murder of Kate about the need for the arms and equip- ing in for him and want to join the pre- Steinle, in which the weapon had been ment being used by the EPA. When we vious amendment offerer in thanking stolen from the automobile of a ranger are talking about 75-millimeter ammu- the Appropriations Committee’s Sub- from the Bureau of Land Management. nition, we are basically talking about I just think we have to take a long, committee on Interior, Environment, an anti-tank round. When we are talk- hard look at the real need for arming and Related Agencies, as well as the ing about 125-millimeter, we are talk- Federal agencies. Some of them make staff of that committee, for their hard ing about a tank round. They have am- absolutely no sense, like with the Na- work on this piece of legislation. phibious assault vehicles, and they tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- This amendment would affect the have other equipment that really ministration, and particularly with the New Mexico meadow jumping mouse. makes them look like a military oper- EPA. The EPA is one of the most As a result of the habitat designations, ation. It is also an enormous amount of feared agencies in the Federal Govern- the U.S. Forest Service has begun to money that has been invested here. ment. I put them right up there next to construct electric fences around the I would be happy—and I really appre- the IRS. To think that you have got New Mexico meadow jumping mouse’s ciate the gentleman’s desire—to have a armed agents with the kind of equip- habitat, which is located around discussion about this, and I look for- ment and weapons that they have is a floodplains and streambeds in New ward to having that discussion. I agree serious, serious issue that my amend- Mexico. that we want to make sure that the ment addresses. It has already, I think, The problem is a number of these people who work for our Federal agen- initiated a much-needed debate on this critical habitat designations coincide cies are protected, especially when issue. with ranching allotments in New Mex- they are involved in investigations in Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ico where ranchers hold what we call an enforcement capacity. We don’t ance of my time. territorial water rights. Those are want any one of them to leave his Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, reluc- water rights that existed and belonged home in the morning to go to work and tantly, I oppose this amendment. I to these ranchers before New Mexico be injured or worse and not be able to would be happy to work with the gen- was even a State. These longstanding return home that evening. But we do tleman in the future to come to some water rights provide access that is es- need to have a serious discussion about resolution of this problem. I do agree sential to these ranches. This amend- how much we are spending, and the that it is a concern that we should all ment is needed because the Fish and militarization of the Federal agencies work together on, on both sides, be- Wildlife Service and Forest Service are should be of concern to all of us. cause the so-called militarization of not effectively working with ranchers Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance some of these agencies is concerning, to maintain their operations. of my time. but individuals within these agencies There is also an issue about the Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I should be able to protect themselves in science surrounding this mouse. The would share my concern about the situations that may arise from time to mouse has never been seen in a number growth of the utilization of these types time. I would urge opposition of the of the critical habitat areas, and the of weapons within various agencies, amendment. few mouse sightings on record were not just within the EPA, and whether I yield back the balance of my time. made nearly a decade ago. The agen- or not the U.S. Marshals office, which The Acting CHAIR. The question is cies themselves have admitted that the was used in the past, shouldn’t be on the amendment offered by the gen- science used to list the species and des- brought back to some degree, espe- tleman from Alabama (Mr. PALMER). ignate the critical habitat is seriously

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The Service has a statu- by this Act may be used to treat the Mexican a clear message to the Fish and Wild- wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) as an endangered tory requirement to implement the En- species or threatened species under the En- life Service that species listings that dangered Species Act. Defunding the dangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et are not backed by sound science will agency’s ability to fulfill this legal re- seq.) or to implement a recovery plan for not stand. We cannot allow unsubstan- quirement makes everyone more vul- such species that applies in any area outside tiated science to destroy the lives of nerable to losses, which is an unneces- the historic range of such species. American citizens and the history and sary cause for the American taxpayer. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to heritage of the ranching community Additionally, this amendment limits House Resolution 820, the gentleman and the culture of the ranching com- the Service from undertaking required from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- munity that even predates New Mexi- status reviews of the subspecies or ber opposed each will control 5 min- co’s admission into the Union. from initiating any rulemaking to utes. For this reason, I ask that my col- down list or to delist a species as is ap- The Chair recognizes the gentleman leagues support the Pearce amendment propriate. from Arizona. to delist this species until legitimate I believe that the Fish and Wildlife Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise as and up-to-date science is available. Service, with the working groups, can the designee of Mr. PEARCE to offer Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance come up with a creative solution. We amendment No. 78 to H.R. 5538. The of my time. should also allow Fish and Wildlife to Pearce-Gosar amendment allows for Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I be able to down list or to delist the spe- the responsible State management of claim time in opposition to the amend- cies. If what the gentlewoman is re- the Mexican wolf in Arizona and New ment. porting is true, her amendment would Mexico. It will also prevent the United The Acting CHAIR (Mr. PALMER). not give them the ability to do that. I States Fish and Wildlife Service from The gentlewoman from Minnesota (Ms. oppose this amendment, and I urge my expanding the population for this spe- MCCOLLUM) is recognized for 5 minutes. colleagues to oppose it as well. cies outside of its historic range. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, this Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance One of the main issues for the wolf would prohibit the Fish and Wildlife of my time. recovery is an extremely outdated re- Service from implementing or enforc- Mrs. LUMMIS. Mr. Chairman, this is covery plan being utilized by the Serv- ing the Endangered Species listing of a water rights issue in addition to an ice. The Mexican wolf was first listed the New Mexico meadow jumping Endangered Species Act issue. This is as an endangered species in 1976. In mouse under the Endangered Species an instance in which private water 1982, Mexico and the United States Act, and it would restrict the Service rights are being abrogated for the sake signed the Mexican Wolf Recovery from offering any critical protections of a mouse that we don’t even know ex- Plan, which the Service is still cur- to preserve the species. ists in this area and the science about rently utilizing today. As a result, this I heard clearly what my good friend which makes it so you can’t tell one plan is significantly outdated and is said, and having a grandfather who is a subspecies from the other of this mead- not based on the best available science. rancher in Montana, I hear what she is ow jumping mouse unless you actually Without an updated plan that in- saying. However, once a species is list- kill the mouse and look at its skull. cludes recovery criteria, the Mexican ed under the Endangered Species Act, Now, when it is that extreme in fig- wolf will remain on the endangered the role of Fish and Wildlife Service is uring out whether a mouse is endan- species list in perpetuity. The Service primarily permissive—it is permis- gered or not—whether it is a Preble’s has recently expressed interest in re- sive—in helping parties to comply with meadow jumping mouse or a New Mex- drafting its recovery plan. However, the act as they carry out their activi- ico meadow jumping mouse or some the agency has done this in the past ties. other subspecies—we have got a prob- but has failed to make any updates and The majority of the habitat for the lem with the science. has instead caved to radical environ- New Mexico meadow jumping mouse is To block people from territorial mental groups. on Federal land, and the U.S. Fish and water rights—using electric fences in a Another major issue arose early last Wildlife Service is working with the way that is based on science that is year when the Service expanded the re- Forest Service to develop a conserva- this obscure—doesn’t sound, to me, covery zone for the wolf by four times tion measure that will protect the like an effective means by which to its previous size without first securing mouse while, clearly, allowing live- work with the ranchers, the culture, the funding to manage the new acre- stock raising on Forest Service lands and the livelihoods of the people in- age. The results have been disastrous and ensuring adequate water for the volved. Therefore, once again, I urge for private citizens who face longer cattle, which they should do. support of the Pearce amendment. wait times for wolf disturbances, as Since the Endangered Species listing, Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- well as the species, whose numbers members of the livestock community ance of my time. have also declined under the failed have voiced concerns about the im- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I management plan of the Fish and Wild- pacts to people who recreate and make yield back the balance of my time. life Service. their livelihoods on Forest Service The Acting CHAIR. The question is In December 2015, the Service con- lands which result from addressing the on the amendment offered by the gen- firmed that the agency was again con- needs of the meadow jumping mouse. tlewoman from Wyoming (Mrs. Lum- sidering introducing the species into The Fish and Wildlife Service listened mis). areas outside its historic range. This clearly to these concerns, and they The amendment was agreed to. expansion effort is extremely mis- have established three working groups guided, as 90 percent of the Mexican b 1845 to address these concerns. They have wolf’s historic range is in Mexico. come up with creative solutions, like AMENDMENT NO. 78 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR The four Governors from the States establishing the cattle lanes, which I The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and am sure the gentlewoman was referring to consider amendment No. 78 printed Utah sent a bipartisan letter to De- to, to make sure the cattle can main- in House Report 114–683. partment of the Interior Secretary tain access to the water while pro- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, as the Sally Jewell expressing serious concern tecting the vegetation that is nec- designee of the gentleman from New in opposition to this approach. essary for the survival of the meadow Mexico (Mr. PEARCE), I offer amend- On July 8, 2015, the Arizona attorney jumping mouse. ment No. 78. general and the Arizona Game and Fish

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States have proven better duty to develop an updated recovery strong by preventing overpopulation at species conservation and manage- plan to guide the Mexican wolf recov- and overgrazing of habitat. ment than the bloated bureaucracy, ery.’’ The reintroduction of wolves into and the only way they respond is In April of 2016, the New Mexico De- Yellowstone, for example, dem- through frivolous lawsuits. partment of Game and Fish also filed a onstrates how top predators like Again, 90 percent of the Mexican lawsuit against the Service, claiming wolves maintain the balance of nature. wolf’s historic range is in Mexico. Ari- that the agency was ignoring the ‘‘laws Elk in Yellowstone are now more wary zona and New Mexico both want the and regulations of New Mexico’’ by re- and avoid standing in the open near ability to manage this species in the leasing wolves without State permits. streams. Willows and aspens have come United States. The Mexican wolf has Last month, a Federal judge sided back and, with them, birds and bea- lingered on the Endangered Species Act with the New Mexico State government vers. With the beavers came the ponds for nearly 40 years, and it will go ex- and granted the State a temporary in- and more fish. The presence of wolves tinct at the rate that the Fish and junction preventing the Service from has also led to fewer coyotes, which Wildlife Service is doing. It is time to releasing any more Mexican wolves boosted the population of pronghorn, do something right and return it back into the wild. antelope, and fox. to the States. Adding to this debacle, this week the I have been in Yellowstone, and I Again, I urge support of this amend- Department of the Interior’s Office of have been out there and have seen the ment. Inspector General released a scathing stream recovery and all of these things I yield back the balance of my time. report of the Mexican Gray Wolf Re- that I just spoken of. I have actually Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, once covery Program, which revealed some seen this recovery happen. In the again, I would just like to point out serious structural issues with the pro- Southwest, scientists expect similar that the Mexican wolf is the most en- gram, including subversive actions benefits to wildlife, sportsmen, and to dangered subspecies of all wolves in the taken by the Fish and Wildlife Service everyone who enjoys the outdoors. world. The population is now estimated staff overseeing the program. This amendment would prohibit the at approximately 97 wolves in the wild. In lieu of the current circumstances, Service from managing wolves in the So I believe we should be supporting I urge my colleagues to vote for this wild, including the capture and re- the Fish and Wildlife Service in its ef- amendment to allow the respective moval of problem wolves and assisting forts to manage this imperiled species, States to protect and manage the spe- livestock producers to manage wolf- not blocking the agency from doing its cies, not the Washington bureaucrats livestock conflicts, such as using radio job. with a track record of failure. collars and hazardous techniques. I urge my colleagues to oppose this The amendment is supported by the So I oppose the gentleman’s amend- amendment. American Farm Bureau Federation; ment because it would undermine the I yield back the balance of my time. Americans for Limited Government; Service’s ability to work collabo- The Acting CHAIR. The question is the Public Lands Council; the National ratively with local communities and on the amendment offered by the gen- Cattlemen’s Beef Association; Arizona ranchers. And I hear you clearly say tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). Cattle Feeders Association; Arizona that they need to do a better job with The question was taken; and the Act- Farm Bureau Federation; Arizona Lib- that, and I agree that we need to do the ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- erty; Dona Ana Soil and Water Con- best job we can. peared to have it. servation District; Gila County Cattle We need to be able to make sure that Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I de- Growers Association; Idaho Recreation the ESA compliance to protect private mand a recorded vote. Council; New Mexico Cattle Growers’ citizens from taking violations under The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Association; New Mexico Wool Grow- section 9 of the ESA, a third party clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ers, Incorporated; New Mexico Federal could sue them. So, by your amend- ceedings on the amendment offered by Lands Council Wildlife biologist Mary ment, you expose citizens from take the gentleman from Arizona will be Darling; taxpayers John Fowler, James violations under section 9 of the ESA, postponed. Goughnour, Gary Kiehne, Therese Grif- and the third party then, in fact, could AMENDMENT NO. 79 OFFERED BY MR. PERRY fin Hicks, Becky Nutt, Jim and Sue be sued. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Chilton; and countless other individ- It would prohibit any efforts to pre- to consider amendment No. 79 printed uals and organizations. vent conflicts with wolves or update in House Report 114–683. I thank the chairman and ranking the recovery plan, as I agree, probably Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I have an member for their time and for their needs to be updated. amendment at the desk. good work on this bill. So it is clear, as you can see, I think The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will I reserve the balance of my time. we should be supporting the Fish and designate the amendment. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I Wildlife Service in its efforts to man- The text of the amendment is as fol- claim the time in opposition to this age this imperiled species and not lows: amendment. block the agency from doing its job. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman I urge my colleagues to oppose this At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- amendment. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available utes. I reserve the balance of my time. by this Act may be used to develop, admin- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I un- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, may I in- ister, purchase, acquire, or operate an un- derstand and I hear clearly what the quire how much time I have remaining. manned aircraft system owned by the De- gentleman was saying that the plan The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman partment of Interior or the Environmental needs to be updated, refreshed, and peo- from Arizona has 1 minute remaining. Protection Agency to perform surveying, ple need to be involved in it. I would be Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I would mapping, or collecting remote sensing data. happy to work with the gentleman to like to inform the gentlewoman that I The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to make sure that the Fish and Wildlife am from Wyoming. I actually had to House Resolution 820, the gentleman Service lives up to its responsibilities endure and watch what the Fish and from Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) and a in doing that, but I strongly oppose Wildlife Service actually erroneously Member opposed each will control 5 this amendment. did with introducing the nonnative minutes. The Mexican wolf is the most endan- wolves into the Yellowstone Park area. The Chair recognizes the gentleman gered subspecies of wolf in the world. They made superpacks of wolves and from Pennsylvania. The population is now estimated at ap- actually ended up costing 60 percent of Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, this proximately 97 wolves in the wild. Bi- the Shiras moose herd. So I am very, amendment prevents the Department ologists believe that, when the Mexican very aware of this. of the Interior and the EPA from using

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The Department and Administration, the FAA, announced claim the time in opposition to the the USGS are using unmanned aircraft that the new small UAS unmanned aer- amendment. to monitor the spread of wildfires, as ial system—UAS rule, part 107, includ- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman the chairman pointed out, monitor ing all pilot and operating rules—will from California is recognized for 5 min- river bank erosion, detect and locate be effective on August 29 of this year. utes. coal seam fires, conduct waterfowl sur- That is important because that will Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, while veys, and inspect abandoned mines. allow commercial activity in the UAS I agree there are many other implica- I think the chairman said it best, we arena, not just government activity. tions in this amendment, I am going to need to have the authorizing com- Now, perhaps no new technology in speak about how this would affect the mittee look at this because, I think the history will revolutionize the aerial ability to fight wildland fires. gentleman would agree, there are times surveying and mapping community So far this year, wildland fires have when good things can be done; but this like unmanned aerial systems. The burned more than 2.3 million acres. amendment, unfortunately, doesn’t benefits of commercial and private Certainly, in my State, in California, allow that to happen. UAS are incalculable. Technology has we unfortunately have some significant I thank Chairman CALVERT for yield- moved forward rapidly, and what used fires going on right now. Right now, ing me the time. to be considered toys are quickly be- throughout the United States, we have Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I re- coming powerful commercial tools that 16 active large fires. serve the balance of my time. provide enormous benefits in terms of Now, we can get in a policy discus- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, how safety and efficiency. sion of whether or not we should be much time is remaining? When UAS are performing missions contracting out utilization of this new The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman connected to surveying and mapping technology to the private sector. I tend from Pennsylvania has 2 minutes re- areas for stewardship decisions and to agree with you. I think it is a better maining. public policy, society is only just be- use of taxpayer’s money overall to con- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I find a ginning to realize the full potential of tract this out. This is more of an au- lot in common with the chairman and the unmanned aerial system. Indeed, thorizing decision than it is an appro- the gentlewoman from Minnesota. Cer- the demand for UAS for business pur- priating decision. I would hope that the tainly in times of emergency we would poses has been far reaching and con- authorizers would meet and make the want to use the assets that are avail- tinues to grow. UAS technology is al- policy on how we should do this. able to us immediately. The amend- ready bringing substantial benefits to Right now, as we sit here today, un- ment says it prohibits the Agency to people’s daily lives. manned aircraft systems are being used perform surveying, mapping, or col- The timely acquisition of geospatial by fire managers and fire crews, and we lecting remote sensing data. None of data is critical to assessment, realtime need to make sure that we ensure the those are, generally speaking, an emer- decisionmaking, and mitigation during safety of these fire crews and protect gency situation; so I find some agree- and immediately following both nat- the communities to the best of their ment, but this is what the amendment ural and manmade disasters, including ability. says. earthquakes, tornadoes, blizzards, You are right that this technology I just want to let everybody know floods, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, has moved very rapidly. This is a way that this is a $73 billion market, and hurricanes, infrastructure disasters, in- that they use to find the hotspots to be while we wait around in the United cluding collapsed buildings, bridges, able to use communications with aerial States and wait on the FAA to promul- and dams, ruptured pipelines, various vehicles to drop the water or chemical gate rules beyond the line of sight, et types of terrorists incidents, and in on the fire more effectively and more cetera, the market moves further and emergency blue tarp surveys to support efficiently. We may be able to do this further away from the United States. postdisaster response. with private contractors, but right now It drives more than $1 trillion in eco- There is a concern that agencies like we don’t know who is the best trained nomic activity. More than 500,000 the USGS and the Bureau of Land Man- and so forth. American jobs are related to the col- agement are acquiring unmanned aer- Again, we are the appropriating com- lection, storage, and dissemination of ial systems and regularly utilizing mittee. We pay the bills; and I think imagery and geospatial data. Another them on projects that can be accom- because of this technology, the author- 5.3 million workers utilize such data. plished by the private sector, directly izing committees need to set policy on As much as 90 percent of the govern- competing with the private sector. The this and start working on doing this ment information has a geospatial in- result is a loss of business for the pri- and start doing that through their reg- formation component. Up to 80 percent vate sector under contract to other ular order. of the information managed by busi- Federal mapping agencies. So right now, I would oppose this ness is connected to a specific location, The government is getting a leg up amendment. Our fire crews right now and it is identified by the Department on the private sector by obtaining cer- need this equipment, and I wouldn’t of Labor as one of just 14 high-gross tificates of authorization, or COAs, take that away from them. sectors of the United States workforce. which are required to fly the UAS and I reserve the balance of my time. I find it problematic that we are giv- performing services with UAS that are ing our government a leg up when the otherwise commercial in nature. Cur- b 1900 private sector is the one that pays for rently, there is no effective enforce- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the government, and they are on the ment and oversight to prevent govern- the balance of my time. cutting edge of this. This amendment ment abuse of such authority for com- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I yield to is supported by the American Farm Bu- mercial purposes. the gentlewoman from Minnesota. reau; the Business Coalition for Fair The fact that government agencies Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, last Competition; and MAPPS, the associa- can operate a UAS while the private year I rose in opposition to this amend- tion of mapping and geospatial firms. sector cannot as freely or timely gain ment because it failed to account for I understand the arguments on the airspace access has created an uneven the Department’s need to utilize un- other side, but I think it is important playing field. Allowing the Department manned systems in times of emer- that we stay on the cutting edge and of the Interior to use UAS in direct gency. Let me give you a couple of ex- we move forward in the private sector competition with the private sector is amples. We had a conversation. I was and not empower and enrich the gov- not only poor stewardship of taxpayer hoping that when I saw the amendment ernment sector in this regard. So with

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The bill closing, based upon the way we read in the EPA are pursuing an ideological cuts EPA’s air regulatory program $25 this amendment, it would shut down agenda while imposing real costs in the million below the enacted level and $93 the Department of the Interior’s cur- real world on the economy and on ev- million below President Obama’s budg- rent operations and eliminate its abil- eryday Americans. et request. The bill denies the Obama ity to use unmanned aircraft systems. An analysis conducted by the Na- administration’s request for additional While that may not be the intent of the tional Economic Research Associates, staff at EPA and keeps the number of amendment, that is what it says and or NERA, in November of 2015 found EPA personnel at the lowest level since does, according to our folks who have compliance with the Clean Power Plan 1989. That is when George Herbert read through it. would cost consumers and businesses Walker Bush was President. I am sure Now, hopefully next year, as we go nearly $300 billion from 2022 to 2033. you would like to go back to 1976, but through the authorization process, we Now, despite these staggering costs, I think we have done a pretty good job can come back here and have a policy the Clean Power Plan will have vir- of cutting it back to 1989. because I believe in private contracting tually no effect on climate change as it Unfortunately, the gentleman’s for these type of services, but right reduces atmospheric CO2 concentra- amendment would penalize States by now I don’t want to have the unin- tions by less than one-half of 1 percent. cutting the grants they need. It would tended consequence of taking away One-half of 1 percent, and that cost $300 reduce the funding for the clean water vital equipment that is being utilized billion in that period of time. and drinking water grants, which sup- at this time. So I would reluctantly op- NERA estimates the Clean Power port construction jobs in every dis- pose the gentleman’s amendment and Plan will burden Pennsylvania—the trict. It would impact the geographic hope that we could come to a resolu- State where I am privileged to rep- program, such as the Great Lakes, that tion within the next year and not just resent a district—with an average an- are important to many Members. It within the Department of the Interior. nual electricity price of 17 percent. would reduce funding for the clean-up There are other departments who use That is where I came up with the 17 of toxic Superfund sites, and, unfortu- this. percent. They are saying that my con- nately, the gentleman’s proposal for a Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- stituents are going to pay 17 percent general cut would impact all those im- ance of my time. more for their power. So it seems to me portant programs. The Acting CHAIR. The question is that the EPA should feel the pain as I would like to remind the gentleman on the amendment offered by the gen- well. You can see what the estimated that with the cuts included in this bill, tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. burden imposed on each State is by the we have already cut EPA funding by PERRY). Clean Power Plan at the Web site $2.3 billion or 23 percent in this bill The question was taken; and the Act- www.americaspower.org/nera. You can since 2011. So we have continuously ing Chair announced that the noes ap- check it out for yourself. Because you done this every year. I looked at this peared to have it. don’t live in Pennsylvania, it might be bill very carefully and have tried to do Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I demand a little more, it might be a lot more. everything we could to make sure that a recorded vote. This amendment will ensure that bu- we do responsible cuts to the Environ- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to reaucrats in the EPA will feel the im- mental Protection Agency without clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- pact that their ideological agenda has damaging the environment. ceedings on the amendment offered by imposed on the American citizen by re- Mr. Chairman, I reluctantly oppose the gentleman from Pennsylvania will ducing the appropriations for the EPA this amendment. I think I have said ev- be postponed. by 17 percent. My consumers, my citi- erything I need to say about this. AMENDMENT NO. 80 OFFERED BY MR. PERRY zens, my voters didn’t have any choice I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order in this. They are just going to have to Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, may I in- to consider amendment No. 80 printed pay 17 percent more for their elec- quire as to how much time is remain- in House Report 114–683. tricity. This amounts to a funding re- ing? Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I have an duction of about $1.4 billion. That is The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment at the desk. what it costs the EPA. It costs every from Pennsylvania has 21⁄2 minutes re- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will one of my consumers 17 percent every maining. designate the amendment. time they pay their electricity bill. It Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I cer- The text of the amendment is as fol- is only fair that the EPA is forced to tainly appreciate the chairman’s ef- lows: make hard decisions as to how to di- forts over these many years, and I sup- At the end of the bill (before the short vide up its smaller budgets as it has port everything he has done. What title), insert the following: forced to do what the families that I vexes me is with everything that we SEC. ll. Appropriations made in this Act am privileged to represent have to do if have done and he has done, the EPA for the Environmental Protection Agency this rule is enacted. still has found a way to reach into the are hereby reduced by 17 percent. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance pockets of my consumers, the people The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to of my time. that I represent and take 17 percent of House Resolution 820, the gentleman Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise their power bill. They didn’t say: Well, from Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) and a in opposition to the amendment. you have to take it out of the food Member opposed each will control 5 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman budget or, you know, your kids’ Boy minutes. from California is recognized for 5 min- Scouts dues. They just said: We are The Chair recognizes the gentleman utes. taking it right off the top. That is from Pennsylvania. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I don’t what they said to the consumers I have Mr. PERRY. I yield myself such time want the gentleman from Pennsylvania to represent. as I may consume. to think I am picking on him because Apparently, no matter how much we Mr. Chairman, this amendment will I certainly understand and share the take from them or have taken from reduce the funding to the Environ- gentleman’s frustration with EPA and them so far, they haven’t gotten the mental Protection Agency by 17 per- with this administration’s overzealous message yet. I appreciate your posi- cent to ensure the EPA bureaucrats are regulatory agenda. In fact, in this bill, tion, but in an effort to stand up for not immune to the negative impacts of as the gentleman well knows, we tried the citizens I represent as strongly as I their actions in the form of regulation. to reverse all of the overreaching agen- can and to say we don’t want a 17 per- You wonder why 17 percent. I am going da that this administration has placed cent hike in our power bills just be- to get to that. on the American people. cause the EPA says so, I am going to

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The question is sion levels to whatever amount the moves. And it is moving around the on the amendment offered by the gen- Agency deems appropriate if they find planet. tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. two things. Listen to that again. The This amendment is a transparent at- PERRY). Clean Air Act, section 115, allows the tempt to clearly stop the Paris climate The question was taken; and the Act- EPA—the Federal Government—to change agreement reached in December ing Chair announced that the noes ap- mandate all 50 of our States’ emission 2015. The Paris climate agreement is a peared to have it. levels to whatever amount the Agency milestone in the global effort to com- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I demand deems appropriate—whatever amount— bat climate change, something which a recorded vote. if they find two things. This has been my constituents feel is very clear, very The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to there since 1973. It hasn’t been rel- present, and is a huge problem of which clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- evant, but it is now. If the EPA finds the United States should show leader- ceedings on the amendment offered by that U.S. emissions endanger a foreign ship in. the gentleman from Pennsylvania will nation and the endangered nation has a More than 190 nations have made be postponed. reciprocal agreement to prevent or commitments to limit their climate- The Acting CHAIR. The Committee control emissions in their own nation. damaging pollution, including all the will rise informally. b 1915 largest developed and developing coun- The Speaker pro tempore (Mr. tries. RATCLIFFE) assumed the chair. Now, where that comes into play is Future U.S. administrations could f the Paris climate agreement. It was use section 115 to help ensure that the just signed, and even though it is not a United States does its part and to pro- FURTHER MESSAGE FROM THE treaty, because we have the Clean Air SENATE vide that other countries do their part Act and section 115, it is now operative too. A further message from the Senate or potentially operative. The Perry amendment would prohibit by Ms. Curtis, one of its clerks, an- Many believe and have argued that the EPA and the White House from nounced that the Senate agrees to the the U.N. Paris climate agreement even developing a well-considered rec- conference report accompanying the meets these requirements and, once ommendation or whether or not to use bill (S. 524) ‘‘An Act to authorize the again, would allow the Federal Govern- this authority. Congress should not Attorney General and Secretary of ment to mandate our State emission take a tool out of the toolbox for a fu- Health and Human Services to award levels to whatever amount the agency ture administration’s climate change grants to address the prescription deems appropriate, period. mitigation toolbox. The President has proven time and opioid abuse and heroin use crisis, and This is a matter of global leadership. time again that he has no problem cir- for other purposes.’’ The United States needs to meet its cumventing Congress and working uni- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Paris climate commitment and, subse- laterally to achieve his policy prior- Committee will resume its sitting. quently, any commitment to act in the ities. I suspect since he is in favor of f future. the Paris climate agreement, that this Congressman PERRY’s amendment DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, is one of his policies. and similar efforts to thwart the ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED With the Clean Power Plan caught up progress on climate change could—I AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS in the courts as the President’s admin- would say ‘‘would’’—undermine our ACT, 2017 istration comes to an end, there is a se- ability to achieve needed pollution re- The Committee resumed its sitting. rious concern and a legitimate concern ductions and hit our Paris targets. that he will act unilaterally to cement AMENDMENT NO. 81 OFFERED BY MR. PERRY This amendment is the latest in a his environmental legacy by enforcing The Acting CHAIR (Mr. PALMER). It long line of Republican attacks on the is now in order to consider amendment section 114 in this way. This amendment would block this at- Clean Air Act and the EPA’s authority No. 81 printed in House Report 114–683. to respond to the urgent threat of cli- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chairman, I have an tempt to delegate nearly unlimited power and authority over the energy mate change. A vote for this amend- amendment at the desk. ment is another vote, in my opinion, The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will sector in each one of our States to unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats for those who deny climate change is designate the amendment. real and to block action to curb the The text of the amendment is as fol- at the EPA. Such expansive authority of the EPA would be economically dev- carbon pollution that is driving dan- lows: gerous climate change. At the end of the bill (before the short astating and could threaten the reli- ability and viability of our Nation’s en- Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of title), insert the following: my time. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ergy sector. by this Act shall be used to give formal noti- I know the President has got 5, 6 Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, how much fication under, or prepare, propose, imple- months left to go, and he would like to time is remaining? ment, administer, or enforce any rule or rec- get as many regulations on the books The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman 1 ommendation pursuant to, section 115 of the as possible. We simply cannot let this from Pennsylvania has 2 ⁄2 minutes re- Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7415). happen, and we cannot leave it to maining. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to chance. Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, this is not to House Resolution 820, the gentleman I would urge my colleagues to an af- deny climate change. This is about au- from Pennsylvania (Mr. PERRY) and a firmative vote on this amendment. thority. Whose authority? The United Member opposed each will control 5 Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of States and the individual States don’t minutes. my time. need foreign governments through the The Chair recognizes the gentleman Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I claim Federal administration telling us, tell- from Pennsylvania. the time in opposition to the amend- ing them how to run their railroads Mr. PERRY. I yield myself such time ment. and their businesses and how much as I may consume. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman they regulate their own clean air pur- Mr. Chairman, this amendment will from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- suant to the 1973 Clean Air Act. That is prevent funds from being used to ex- utes. why we have the Federal Government, pand the EPA authority pursuant to Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, as has and that is why it collaborates with section 115 of the Clean Air Act. been pointed out, this would block the the State.

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No one in the States signed up for shrined and then enacted through the Mr. Chairman, my amendment would this. No one in the United States Sen- Clean Air Act and section 115. prohibit funds for the EPA’s proposed ate voted on this. This is an agreement All this amendment wishes to do and Risk Management Plan rulemaking for between individuals, and it should not seeks to do is make sure that that stat- the remainder of this year. be left to stand in this fashion. ute isn’t enacted, per the Paris climate This RMP is the EPA’s program im- This amendment just says that we agreement—not a treaty, an agree- plementing section 112(r) of the 1990 are going to follow the Clean Air Act, ment—between individuals, not be- Clean Air Act that requires facilities passed in 1973, just like we have been. tween our countries that use certain materials to develop a Nothing has changed. Nothing has Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of plan to prevent accidental releases. changed for the States. It has changed my time. Safety is at the very core of the between individuals in this administra- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, how chemical industry, and industry stake- tion and people all around the globe much time do I have remaining? holders have worked cooperatively that wish to limit the United States’ The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman with the EPA to achieve a dramatic 60 productivity through regulation. from Minnesota has 1 minute remain- percent reduction in accidental re- That is why this amendment is im- ing. leases in the 20 years of the RMP pro- portant, and that is why I hope Mem- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, the de- gram, to date. bers will support it. bate couldn’t be clearer here right now. While the EPA has proposed several Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of Either you believe that climate change changes, many of the new regulations my time. is real and it presents a clear and they have put forward are highly prob- present danger—if you read some of the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I had the lematic and could actually lead to an opportunity recently to be in China, reports from the Department of De- increased likelihood of an incident. and because of our administration and fense, they are very concerned about The EPA has raced ahead of the as the Chinese people and government what is going on in the world with food other agencies participating in the saw, our bold leadership in standing up scarcity, with rising sea levels, with all Federal interagency working group and saying that the United States was kinds of potential things that could created to improve chemical safety and going to play its role in reducing the bring real security risks to our Nation. security, and it is no longer working in Do we as a country stand up and do harmful effects of climate change, coordination with the other Federal something about it and bring other China came to the table for the first agencies involved in this process. countries with us? My State is not time ever and said: You know, we are Yet the EPA is moving to finalize the going to be compelled by a foreign gov- going to do something about it too. rule, even though changes planned to ernment. My State is part of the Now, the gentleman keeps saying OSHA’s similar program, the process United States of America, where we that the Senate never voted on it. This safety management program, are still will work together under leadership to has never happened. Well, the Clean in their early stages. This lack of co- do something about climate change. Or Air Act is a law and climate change is ordination has the potential to create do we continue to deny that climate real. duplicative rules for individuals and change is real? We ignore what the De- This is not 1972, 1973, when I grad- companies struggling to comply with partment of Defense is saying, and the uated from high school back many multiple Federal oversight programs. United States doesn’t play a clear lead- years ago. The planet, the climate, the I urge Members to adopt my amend- ership role in moving forward and oceans, the ice shelves are all chang- ment. bringing people with us on this issue ing. The legacy that we leave for our Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of that affects today, tomorrow, future children and for future generations will my time. generations and what this planet will be: What does the United States, what Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I claim be like for our children. does our country do? How do we stand Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of the time in opposition to the amend- up and show leadership? my time. ment. So this amendment clearly is an at- The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman tempt to stop the Paris climate change on the amendment offered by the gen- from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- agreement reached in 2015, something tleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. utes. that I say with great pride my con- PERRY). Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, this stituents in the State of Minnesota The amendment was agreed to. amendment would block the EPA from think is a good idea and something AMENDMENT NO. 82 OFFERED BY MR. POMPEO finalizing or implementing a proposed that we need to move forward on. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order rule that establishes accidental release Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of to consider amendment No. 82 printed prevention requirements. my time. in House Report 114–683. Earlier this year, the EPA issued a Mr. PERRY. Mr. Chair, no one denies Mr. POMPEO. Mr. Chair, I have an proposed rule to amend its risk man- that the 1973 Clean Air Act isn’t law. amendment at the desk. agement program regulations response No one denies that. But what we are The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will to a 2013 executive order on improving pointing out is that, with the Paris ac- designate the amendment. chemical safety. The proposed rule cord, it activates section 115 in a way The text of the amendment is as fol- seeks to improve chemical process never perceived that to happen in 1973 lows: safety, assist local emergency authori- when the law was passed. They didn’t At the end of the bill (before the short ties in planning and responding to acci- think that other governments were title), insert the following: dents, and improve public awareness to going to control the United States SEC. ll. None of the funds made available chemical hazards at regulated sources. State by State by State. But that is in- by this Act may be used to finalize, imple- This is an important regulation and ment, administer, or enforce the proposed deed what can happen here—and prob- rule entitled ‘‘Accidental Release Prevention its need was underscored in the tragedy ably what will happen here. Requirements: Risk Management Programs like the one that occurred in 2013 in Pursuant to the agenda of the admin- Under the Clean Air Act’’ published by the west Texas, where a massive explosion istration to reduce CO2 produced by Environmental Protection Agency in the in a fertilizer plant killed 15 people and United States by 80 percent, I know Federal Register on March 14, 2016 (81 Fed. injured more than 160. that the air was dirtier in 1973, as you Reg. 13638 et seq.). This amendment would needlessly said, when you were in high school or The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and recklessly block efforts to further what have you, but what this is going House Resolution 820, the gentleman improve chemical safety and security

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Mr. Chairman, the CEIP, meaning that the EPA’s decision CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA majority and the minority have agreed to move forward on its implementa- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, pursu- to these amendments being offered en tion, would, in fact, be unlawful and ant to House Resolution 820, I offer bloc. They are amendments that ad- clearly forbidden by the Supreme amendments en bloc. dress a variety of issues. Additionally, Court’s stay. Sadly, it is no surprise to The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the sponsors of the amendments have many of us that the unelected bureau- designate the amendments en bloc. agreed to consideration of these crats at the EPA are once again choos- Amendments en bloc No. 1 consisting amendments en bloc. I urge the adop- ing to ignore an order from the highest of amendment Nos. 83, 86, 107, 118, 127, tion of the amendments. court in the land, but this amendment and 129 printed in House Report 114–683, I yield back the balance of my time. will stop the EPA from committing offered by Mr. CALVERT of California: Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I claim this blatant and unconstitutional vio- the time in opposition. AMENDMENT NO. 83 OFFERED BY MR. TOM PRICE lation. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman OF GEORGIA I commend Chairman CALVERT for At the end of the bill (before the short from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- prohibiting funding to implement the title), insert the following: utes. Clean Power Plan in the underlying SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I just op- bill so we can ensure that the will of by this Act may be used to carry out any pose this. I yield back the balance of the Supreme Court and the provisions rule issued after the date of the enactment of my time. of the underlying bill are consistent in this Act that is a major rule described in The Acting CHAIR. The question is stopping the regulatory overreach of subparagraph (A) of section 804(2) of title 5, on the amendments en bloc offered by United States Code. the EPA. the gentleman from California (Mr. AMENDMENT NO. 86 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF I reserve the balance of my time. CALVERT). MISSOURI Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I The en bloc amendments were agreed At the end of the bill (before the short claim the time in opposition to the title), insert the following: to. amendment. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available AMENDMENT NO. 84 OFFERED BY MR. RATCLIFFE The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman by this Act may be used by the Environ- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- mental Protection Agency to make grants to consider amendment No. 84 printed utes. pursuant to section 6 of the National Envi- in House Report 114–683. ronmental Education Act (20 U.S.C. 5505). Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, this Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Chairman, I amendment would prohibit the EPA AMENDMENT NO. 107 OFFERED BY MR. YOHO OF have an amendment at the desk. from finalizing or implementing de- FLORIDA The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Page 8, line 22, after the dollar amount, in- signs and details for the Clean Energy designate the amendment. Incentive Program. The Clean Energy sert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000) (increased by The text of the amendment is as fol- $1,000,000)’’. Incentive Program is voluntary. It is lows: AMENDMENT NO. 118 OFFERED BY MR. DUNCAN OF an option for States. States can choose TENNESSEE At the end of the bill (before the short whether or not to do it. It is not a man- title), insert the following: At the end of the bill, before the short date. The program provides incentives SEC. ll. None of the funds made available title, insert the following: to develop renewable energy and en- by this Act may be used to finalize, imple- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ment, administer, or enforce the proposed ergy efficiency projects. by this Act may be used to destroy any rule entitled ‘‘Clean Energy Incentive Pro- The amendment is another example buildings or structures on Midway Island. gram Design Details’’ published by the Envi- of some in the majority’s obstruction AMENDMENT NO. 127 OFFERED BY MR. ronmental Protection Agency in the Federal to anything that the EPA or this ad- WESTERMAN OF ARKANSAS Register on June 30, 2016 (81 Fed. Reg. 42939 ministration does to attempt to ad- At the end of the bill (before the short et seq.), or any rule of the same substance. dress climate change. This program is title), insert the following: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to designed to diversify energy supplies SEC. ll. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used by the Department House Resolution 820, the gentleman used by power generation and provide of the Interior for the purpose of destroying from Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) and a cleaner power generation to improve any records regarding, related to, or gen- Member opposed each will control 5 air quality. This amendment is a job erated by the Inorganic Section of the minutes. creator. United States Geological Survey Energy The Chair recognizes the gentleman Let me highlight again, this program Geochemistry Laboratory in Lakewood, Col- from Texas. is designed to reward early invest- orado. Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Chairman, I ments in renewable energy generation AMENDMENT NO. 129 OFFERED BY MR. yield myself such time as I may con- and energy efficiency to reduce harm- ROHRABACHER OF CALIFORNIA sume. ful emissions from electric-generated At the end of the bill, before the short Mr. Chairman, I am here today to facilities. Many States have embraced title, insert the following: offer a very simple amendment to re- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available this. Many States are voluntarily mov- by this Act may be used to consult with the strict funding to the EPA for final- ing forward with this. National Science Foundation with respect to izing, implementing, administering, or But this amendment seeks to remove section 106 of the National Historic Preserva- enforcing its proposed rule called the the barriers that we are trying to bring tion Act of 1966 or section 7 of the Endan- Clean Energy Incentive Program De- down in low-income communities so gered Species Act of 1973 with respect to any sign Detail, or CEIP. that they are able to invest in renew- Environmental Impact Statement prepared As many in this Chamber are aware, able energy, they are able to help low- pursuant to the ‘‘Notice of Intent to Prepare the United States Supreme Court income customers reduce their energy an Environmental Impact Statement and Initiate Section 106 Consultation for Pro- issued an historic stay back in Feb- bills; and that is what we should be posed Changes to Arecibo Observatory Oper- ruary on the EPA’s so-called Clean working forward with States and with ations, Arecibo, Puerto Rico and Notice of Power Plan, halting the EPA from pro- consumers who want to reduce their Public Scoping Meetings and Comment Pe- ceeding on any plans to move forward energy bills and reduce the effects of riod’’, published in the Federal Register May this harmful and costly regulation, a climate change. 23, 2016. regulation that would raise household I want to state again, State partici- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to electricity prices by up to 34 percent in pation in this program is totally op- House Resolution 820, the gentleman some areas of our country. tional, so this amendment is another

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My amendment would provide con- is correct. Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Chairman, I gressional oversight in the Natural Re- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- once again encourage all Members to source Damage Assessment process by man, I would encourage this body to vote for my amendment, and I yield sending funds collected by the trustees support this amendment. If they are in back the balance of my time. under CERCLA back to the general support of holding the power of the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Once again, Mr. funds of the Treasury. purse, support the Article I authority Chairman, I can’t stress enough, the This amendment is a necessary step to make sure that Congress would ac- Clean Energy Incentive Program is vol- in reining in overreach of the Federal tually appropriate the funds instead of untary. Government and reasserting congres- an unelected bureaucrat. Why would we tell States that they sional authority, and I urge my col- This is just bringing back the power couldn’t choose to participate in some- leagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ that has been delegated in the past and thing that will help their customers I reserve the balance of my time. making sure that there is more con- have lower utility bills, help with re- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I gressional oversight when this money newable energy, and help with the en- claim the time in opposition to this goes to the U.S. Treasury and that the vironment at the same time? amendment. appropriations process is done. I urge my colleagues to strongly op- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman I yield back the balance of my time. pose this amendment. from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I I yield back the balance of my time. utes. want to state again that this would not The Acting CHAIR. The question is Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, this allow the Department to distribute on the amendment offered by the gen- amendment would limit the Depart- jointly recovered funds with co-trust- tleman from Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE). ment of the Interior’s ability to con- ees. It would have a devastating effect The question was taken; and the Act- duct damage assessments and inland in the way the Federal, State, and ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- oil spill preparedness by prohibiting Tribal governments work together and peared to have it. the support of restoration work that is as they have worked together over the Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I demand paid for by recovered settlement funds years. It could lead to a reduction of a recorded vote. joint future restoration settlements The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to under the Superfund. and a splintering of cooperation res- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- In fiscal year 2017, the Department of toration among co-trustees. And when ceedings on the amendment offered by the Interior will receive nearly $500 people work together, we have better the gentleman from Texas will be post- million from the Deepwater Horizon outcomes, we have better results, and poned. settlement. This amendment would prohibit the distribution of any of that saves the taxpayers money. AMENDMENT NO. 85 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF This amendment would clearly limit MISSOURI those funds to the impacted Gulf the Department of the Interior’s abil- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order States. ity to conduct damage assessments and to consider amendment No. 85 printed The Department’s inability to dis- inland oil spill preparedness by prohib- in House Report 114–683. tribute jointly recovered funds to its Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- co-trustees would have a devastating iting the support of restoration work man, I have an amendment at the desk. affect on strong Federal, State, Tribal that is paid for by recovered settle- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will cooperation that the Interior Depart- ment funds under the Superfund. I rec- designate the amendment. ment has developed over the years, and ommend that the amendment be de- The text of the amendment is as fol- could lead to a reduction of future feated. lows: joint restoration settlements and a I yield back the balance of my time. At the end of the bill (before the short splintering of cooperative restoration The Acting CHAIR. The question is title), insert the following: efforts among co-trustees, and that on the amendment offered by the gen- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available would be a travesty. tleman from Missouri (Mr. SMITH). by this Act may be used to carry out the The amendment could also create un- The question was taken; and the Act- third sentence of section 107(f)(1) of the Com- certainty about its impacts on authori- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- prehensive Environmental Response, Com- peared to have it. pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 ties under CERCLA to retain recovered settlement funds and manage the $800 Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I demand U.S.C. 9607(f)(1)) (relating to use of recovered a recorded vote. sums by the United States Government with- million previously recovered in past out further appropriation). settlements. This is a reckless amend- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ment with far-reaching impacts. ceedings on the amendment offered by House Resolution 820, the gentleman If the Department of the Interior is the gentleman from Missouri will be from Missouri (Mr. SMITH) and a Mem- unable to effectively administer its postponed. ber opposed each will control 5 min- Natural Resource Damage Assessment utes. program due to a change in its ability AMENDMENT NO. 87 OFFERED BY MR. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to use appropriated funds, it would WESTERMAN from Missouri. likely have a significant effect on The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- NOAA’s own ability to effectively man- to consider amendment No. 87 printed man, Natural Resource Trustees are age many of these cases, including the in House Report 114–683. Federal officials designated by the Deepwater Horizon. So I strongly op- Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I President to act on behalf of the public pose this amendment. have an amendment at the desk. to assess potential damage to natural I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will resources at certain sites. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- designate the amendment. These trustees are authorized to seek man, this amendment is simple. It is The text of the amendment is as fol- compensation for natural resource about making sure elected Members of lows: damages from responsible parties. Congress appropriate funds that are At the end of the bill (before the short Under the Comprehensive Environ- collected under CERCLA instead of title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available mental Response Compensation and Li- being delegated to unelected bureau- by this Act may be used enforce the decision ability Act, CERCLA, these funds col- crats. It is not reckless. It is being re- in Civil Action No. 14-1807 (JDB), United lected by trustees are currently not sponsible, and it is exerting our Article States District Court for the District of Co- subject to appropriation by Congress. I authority of the power of the purse. lumbia, issued March 29, 2016.

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The court didn’t stop depreda- by this Act may be used to pay legal fees yield myself such time as I may con- tion but required a mediation plan. pursuant to a settlement in any case, in which the Federal Government is a party, sume. In May 2016, the court revoked these that arises under— I rise today in support of my amend- depredation orders stating that indi- (1) the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et ment. My amendment would bar imple- vidual permits should be sufficient. seq.); mentation of a Federal court decision The court noted in its decision that the (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control issued on March 29, 2016, that stopped service had ignored environmental ben- Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); or implementation of the 2014 U.S. Fish efits of the double-crested cormorants (3) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 and Wildlife’s decision to issue an En- by controlling invasive species fish and U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). vironmental Assessment extension for economic disruption claims were im- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the issuance of depredation permits for precise, speculative, and not compel- House Resolution 820, the gentleman double-crested cormorants. ling. from Missouri (Mr. SMITH) and a Mem- Since 1998, Fish and Wildlife has al- This amendment seeks to ignore the ber opposed each will control 5 min- lowed the issuance of depredation per- findings of the court. In other words, utes. mits for cormorants that threaten this amendment would tell Fish and The Chair recognizes the gentleman commercially raised fish stocks. Wildlife you don’t have to follow what from Missouri. In 2003, Fish and Wildlife issued the the court said you needed to do, and it Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- Public Resource Depredation Order prevents the service from using appro- man, if this election cycle has shown through a final Environmental Impact priated funds to enforce a court’s order us anything, it is that the American Statement which allowed for the Fed- on the taking of the double-crested cor- people are tired of our officials in eral Government, State officials, and morant. Washington, D.C., not listening to the tribal leaders to take cormorants found This language does not affect the voice of the people. They are tired of a committing depredations of public sup- law’s prohibition against the taking of Federal bureaucracy that is account- plies of fish. migratory birds, and people who would able to no one and operates in the Environmental Assessments in 2009 take the cormorant would knowingly shadows without proper oversight. and 2014 renewed both of these depreda- be violating the Migratory Bird Treaty The United States is facing a crisis of tion orders. On March 29, 2016, the U.S. Act and be subject to charges from executive overreach, and nowhere else Court for the District of Columbia wildlife officials or other law enforce- is this truer than at the Environmental issued a decision stopping implementa- ment agencies. Protection Agency. The EPA’s esca- tion of the 2014 Environmental Assess- So the gentleman might not like how lation of sue and settle cases to change ment extension as a result of a special the court ruled, but this is the ruling the law through Federal Court rulings interest lawsuit. of the court. We are a society that fol- threatens to shut down American busi- In the meantime, Fish and Wildlife lows the law, and Fish and Wildlife is nesses. By operating hand in hand with Service is beginning a new Environ- compelled to comply with the court. radical environmentalist groups that mental Assessment, but new depreda- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- are willing participants in the scam, tion permits are not being issued to ance of my time. the EPA’s use of sue and settle not many farmers whose fish stocks are Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chair- only endangers the economy, but also being depleted by cormorant popu- man, this is a unique situation where our constitutional separation of pow- lations. This is leading to considerable the Fish and Wildlife Service has al- ers. losses for farmers. Farmers are con- ready begun a new environmental as- According to a 2011 GAO report, be- stantly living on the margin and just sessment. In the meantime, there are tween 1995 and 2010, three large envi- getting by. fish farmers who are hurting because of ronmental activist groups like the Si- My amendment prevents the use of this ruling as they are seeing their erra Club received almost $6 million in funds by Fish and Wildlife for the en- stock being eaten by these cormorants, attorney fees alone. Under our amend- forcement of the March 29, 2016, court with no recourse to take against them. ment, no funds can be used to pay legal decision. It ensures that a successful These cormorants not only affect fish fees under any settlement regarding depredation program continues so that farmers, they also affect smallmouth any case arising under the Clean Air our farmers continue to farm and feed bass populations in the Lake States. Act, the Clean Water Act, and the En- America. These farmers should have the right to dangered Species Act, period. Litigants Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the protect their crops while this new envi- can still sue, but they will no longer be gentleman from California, Chairman ronmental assessment is being put in financially rewarded by the American CALVERT, for the opportunity to offer place, and I encourage my colleagues taxpayer for their efforts. this amendment. I ask my colleagues to support this amendment so that we I am hopeful that my colleagues on to support this amendment. Let’s stand can stand up for small farmers that are both sides of the aisle will support this up for small farmers in our commu- doing their best to feed our country. amendment to reduce the secretive nities who find themselves under con- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- transfer of U.S. tax dollars to private stant pressure economically. They ance of my time. self-interest groups. It is inexcusable should not have to compete with bad The Acting CHAIR. The question is to allow this legal collusion. rulings from activist judges. on the amendment offered by the gen- By restricting Federal agencies from Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance tleman from Arkansas (Mr. paying attorney fees, we will not only of my time. WESTERMAN). reduce Federal spending, but also re- The amendment was agreed to. duce the incentive for these self-inter- 1945 b AMENDMENT NO. 88 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF est groups to continue suing the Fed- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I MISSOURI eral Government and taking the Amer- rise in opposition to this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ican taxpayers’ dollars. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman to consider Amendment No. 88 printed I urge my colleagues to support my from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- in House Report 114–683. amendment so that Congress can en- utes. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- sure taxpayers are protected from Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, in man, as the designee of Representa- funding the legal efforts of special in- March 2015, the court found the Fish tives WESTMORELAND, COLLINS, and terest groups and reinforce our con- and Wildlife Service had violated SMITH, I offer amendment No. 88. stitutional powers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.138 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4887 Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance sume to the gentleman from Georgia So this amendment is clearly de- of my time. (Mr. CARTER). signed to make it much more difficult Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Chair- for citizens—my constituents—to en- rise in strong opposition to this amend- man, I thank the gentleman for yield- sure that there is accountability in the ment. ing. Federal Government so that they can The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman I rise in support of this amendment have their day in court with being a from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- offered by my colleague from Georgia. plaintiff against the government when utes. The Constitution grants the power to they feel it necessary. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, the make all laws which shall be necessary Equal Access to Justice Act is the law I urge my colleagues to defeat this and proper to Congress, not the execu- amendment. of the land. It allows for the Federal tive branch. Yet many executive payment of legal fees—within limits— branch agencies are using sue and set- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- to individuals, small businesses, and tle techniques to circumvent the rule- ance of my time. nonprofits where they are the pre- making process to enact overly broad The Acting CHAIR. The question is vailing parties in actions against Fed- and costly regulations, without any on the amendment offered by the gen- eral agencies unless the agency is able input or comment from the public. tleman from Missouri (Mr. SMITH). to show that the action was substan- One of the worst offenders is the The question was taken; and the Act- tially justified or that special cir- EPA, which has increasingly relied on ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- cumstances make the award unjust. outside special interest groups to bring peared to have it. This law helps deter government mis- lawsuits demanding expanded regula- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I de- conduct and encourages all parties— tions. And the EPA is all too willing to mand a recorded vote. not just those with resources—to hire settle immediately. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to legal counsel to assert their rights. My colleague’s amendment would re- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Now, I know my colleagues, includ- strict the use of taxpayer dollars from ceedings on the amendment offered by ing my colleagues on the other side of paying the legal fees of these outside the gentleman from Missouri will be the aisle, will agree with me that the groups when suing the Federal Govern- postponed. ability to challenge Federal actions is ment under the Clean Air Act, the the most important tool for ensuring Clean Water Act, or the Endangered AMENDMENT NO. 89 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF government accountability. Species Act. ALASKA The Clean Air Act, the Federal Water This amendment does not prohibit af- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Pollution Control Act, and the Endan- fected parties from bringing these law- to consider amendment No. 89 printed gered Species Act are also the law of suits, but restricting agencies’ ability in House Report 114–683. the land. These laws have contributed to pay attorney fees will reduce the in- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- greatly to the protection and improve- centive of using lawsuits as a way to man, I have an amendment at the desk. ment of public health in this country. expand the power of the executive The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will A study by the nonpartisan Environ- branch. designate the amendment. mental Law Institute found that the Mr. Chairman, I urge all my col- The text of the amendment is as fol- Equal Access to Justice Act has been leagues to support this amendment. lows: cost effective, and it only applies to Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, once the meritorious litigation and that ex- again, I have the right to close, so I At the end of the bill (before the short isting legal safeguards and independent will reserve the balance of my time. title), insert the following: discretion of Federal judges continue Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available to ensure its prudent application. man, how much time do I have remain- by this Act may be used to finalize, imple- Here is a fact: the claim that large ing? ment, or enforce the proposed rule entitled environmental groups are getting rich The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations on the from Missouri has 2 minutes remain- Outer Continental Shelf–Requirements for on attorney fees is simply not sup- Exploratory Drilling on the Arctic Outer ported by available evidence. In 2011, ing. Continental Shelf’’ as published February 24, the GAO did a study. It was requested Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- 2015 (80 Fed. Reg. 9916). by House Republicans on cases brought man, as the young lady across the aisle The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to against the EPA. They found that most made note of the GAO report of 2011, House Resolution 820, the gentleman suits were brought by trade associa- also in that same report, as I noted, is from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and a Mem- tions and private companies and that that that report recognized that envi- ber opposed each will control 5 min- attorney fees were awarded only about ronmentalist groups such as the Sierra utes. 8 percent of the time. Among environ- Club received almost $6 million in set- mental plaintiffs, the majority of cases tlement fees from just suing the gov- The Chair recognizes the gentleman were brought by local groups rather ernment. Under no circumstances from Alaska. than national groups. That is just a should the government be rewarding Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I fact. It is completely unfair to target any group to sue the government on yield myself such time as I may con- these important environmental safe- their behalf. They definitely don’t do sume. guards for removal from the protec- that to every individual citizen and to (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was tions of the Equal Access to Justice every small-business owner that is given permission to revise and extend Act. being targeted by the EPA where they his remarks.) But more importantly, this amend- are being targeted by other Federal Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- ment would have a serious consequence agencies. This is about fairness, and man, my amendment prevents funds on the public health. In order for our this is making sure that self-interest from this act from being used to final- Nation’s environmental safeguards to groups are not profiting off of the Fed- ize, implement, or enforce the new Arc- work properly and ensure the protec- eral Government. tic regulations the Department of the tion of public health, citizens—includ- I encourage the body to support the Interior rushed to last week. ing those citizens with limited means— amendment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- In addition to the billions of dollars must have the ability to challenge Fed- already spent—$7 billion—to develop eral action. The Smith amendment is ance of my time. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I these sales, these regulations would clearly designed to make it more dif- cost an additional $2 billion for the oil ficult for citizens—every citizen—to just want to state again that the GAO report clearly found that most suits and gas industry. ensure the accountability of the Fed- This regulation is nothing more than eral Government. were brought by trade associations and I urge my colleagues to defeat this private companies and that attorney a tactic to lock safe Arctic energy de- amendment. fees were only awarded about 8 percent velopment up in red tape because ex- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of the time, and among environmental ploration would become full of unnec- of my time. plaintiffs, the majority of those cases essary operational burdens. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Chair- were brought by local groups rather The National Petroleum Council Arc- man, I yield such time as he may con- than national groups. tic report found that Arctic resources

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At more than 19 million acres, the kan Natives of the North Slope who I yield back the balance of my time. support this production in energy ex- The Acting CHAIR. The question is Arctic Refuge is one of the crown jew- ploration, and vote ‘‘yes’’ on my on the amendment offered by the gen- els of our Nation’s public lands, and like Yellowstone and the Grand Can- amendment. tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance The amendment was agreed to. yon before it, this iconic landscape de- of my time. AMENDMENT NO. 90 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF serves to be protected for generations b 2000 ALASKA to come. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Included in the CCP is a rec- rise in opposition to the amendment. to consider amendment No. 90 printed ommendation for expanded wilderness The Acting CHAIR (Mr. BYRNE). The in House Report 114–683. designations which nearly 1 million gentlewoman from Minnesota is recog- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- people from all 50 States—including nized for 5 minutes. man, I have an amendment at the desk. native, faith-based, business, and con- Ms. MCCOLLUM. This amendment The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will servation groups—have submitted com- would block the Bureau of Ocean En- designate the amendment. ments of support for. ergy Management from finalizing regu- The text of the amendment is as fol- The Arctic Refuge’s Coastal Plain is lations that deal with exploratory lows: the biological heart of the refuge, drilling on the Arctic Outer Conti- At the end of the bill (before the short which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- nental Shelf that has conducted mobile title), insert the following: oil offshore drilling units. Oil and gas SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ice calls the ‘‘center for wildlife activ- by this Act may be used to implement the ity.’’ exploration on the Arctic Outer Conti- Final Comprehensive Conservation Plan for nental Shelf is expensive and requires the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska The plan’s current wilderness rec- industry to make significant invest- for which notice of availability was pub- ommendation would ensure that these ments. Blocking this rule creates un- lished in the Federal Register on April 13, pristine habitats will remain intact for certainty for industry and other stake- 2015 (80 Fed. 19678). future generations. This is critical to holders. Delaying or inhibiting imple- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to supporting native wildlife and main- mentation of this rule will likely defer, House Resolution 820, the gentleman taining traditional and subsistence ac- rather than encourage, future Arctic from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and a Mem- tivities on the refuge. exploration and development. ber opposed each will control 5 min- Since President Eisenhower estab- The amendment would also under- utes. lished the Arctic National Wildlife mine efforts to protect Alaska Natives’ The Chair recognizes the gentleman Range, Members of both parties have health, livelihood, and cultural tradi- from Alaska. stood up to protect this truly unique tions. As we know, there are Alaska Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I national treasure. Republican Senator Natives that do have grave concerns yield myself such time as I may con- William Roth introduced the first bill about what is going on with oil drilling sume. to designate the refuge’s Coastal Plain (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was and exploration in Alaska. as wilderness in 1987. The impact of a catastrophic oil spill given permission to revise and extend would have extremely high cultural his remarks.) A bill to protect this place as wilder- and societal costs to these Native Alas- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- ness has been introduced every Con- kans. The amendment would derail ef- man, my amendment prevents funds gress since. And this Congress, 128 forts to set specialized safety require- from this act being used to implement Members from both sides of the aisle ments and environmental precautions a Department of the Interior manage- have pledged their support. to account for the extreme environ- ment plan for the Arctic National I have the utmost respect for my mental conditions, geography, and re- Wildlife Refuge, which designates the friend and colleague Mr. YOUNG. I urge moteness, like to fix infrastructure in entirety as wilderness. my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this existing operations in the Arctic Outer This would include the 1002 area that amendment. Continental Shelf. was set aside by Congress for potential The amendment stands in the way of development in the future, an area that Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- efforts to reduce the risk of oil spill in holds 10 billion barrels of oil at the man, may I suggest to the gentleman an extreme sensitive environment minimum and probably 37 trillion that this was an act of Congress that where responding to any spill may be cubic feet of natural gas. set aside the 1002 area by the Senator beyond current oil spill response capa- I am trying to do this because we al- from Washington State. That is cru- bilities. We need to protect our pre- ready did this act. In the Alaska Na- cially important because it is an area cious Arctic resources and ensure that tional Lands Act, we set that area that has great potential 74 miles away they are managed responsibly. aside. Now the Department that regu- from the existing pipeline. It also is an Therefore, I must oppose this amend- lates it is trying to make it all wilder- area that has the Village of Kaktovik ment. ness with no drilling to take place. that supports the drilling and develop- I reserve the balance of my time. I ask for a ‘‘yes’’ vote. ment in 1002. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- I reserve the balance of my time. I am just saying that no agency has man, I can assure the young lady that Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I a right to overcome a law of the Con- the Natives of Alaska on the North rise in opposition to the amendment. gress. I am not talking about the 19 Slope support this legislation. They The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman million acres. I am talking about the want the development. They have from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- small acreage, a parcel no bigger than talked about it. They have been really utes. the Dulles Airport, to allow that to be working close with the oil industry as Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I continued to be considered by the Con- partners. I think we ought to accept yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from gress of the United States, who set it the fact that they are the most af- Washington (Mr. KILMER). aside at the insistence of Scoop Jack- Mr. KILMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank fected. If they want it, we ought to sup- son from Washington State with the the gentlewoman for yielding. port it. help of Senator Ted Stevens and my- I yield back the balance of my time. I rise, respectfully, in opposition to Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I this amendment offered by my friend self, for potential drilling. It has to think this is something where people and colleague from Alaska. have an act of Congress, but you can’t clearly in this Chamber know that the This amendment would block the im- drill in a wilderness area. gentleman from Alaska and I are going plementation of the Comprehensive So I am saying no money shall be to disagree on. Conservation Plan for the Arctic Na- spent. No regulatory agency can turn

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The yield 11⁄2 minutes to the gentleman from Alaska feels strongly about this Commission will serve as the lead orga- from California (Mr. HUFFMAN). issue in a way that I feel differently nizer for the Nation’s commemorative Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Chairman, I about and that he has been an advocate event so that America can tell the thank the gentlewoman. for his State for decades, but on this story of the Great War that profoundly My friend from Alaska is correct. important issue, we just simply dis- shaped our history. The ultimate decision and the final dis- agree. I agree with the gentleman from Mis- position of this incredible place is up to Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t souri that the work of the Commission the Congress of the United States. point out one more obvious truth. The is important and look forward to work- However, the question before us now is President will not sign a bill loaded up ing with the gentleman on this issue. how should this area be managed until with anti-environmental riders just Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I Congress finally resolves this issue? like this one. We only make our path yield back the balance of my time. I am proud to have authored an for this bill harder by including it. I amendment a few months back that hope my colleagues would join me in b 2015 showed that there is bipartisan support opposing it. in the House for a final wilderness de- I yield back the balance of my time. AMENDMENT NO. 91 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF termination. I believe eventually that The Acting CHAIR. The question is ALASKA bipartisan support will be a majority of on the amendment offered by the gen- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order the Congress. But in the meantime, tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). to consider amendment No. 91 printed those of us that are working to protect The question was taken; and the Act- in House Report 114–683. this very important iconic place know ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I that we are expressing the voice of the peared to have it. have an amendment at the desk. American people. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I de- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Nearly 1 million people commented mand a recorded vote. designate the amendment. in support of the wilderness rec- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to The text of the amendment is as fol- ommendation. These are people from clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- lows: all 50 States. It includes Native Ameri- ceedings on the amendment offered by At the end of the bill (before the short cans. It includes Native Alaskans. It the gentleman from Alaska will be title), insert the following: includes people from the faith commu- postponed. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I by this Act may be used by the Director of nity, the business community, and the the United States Fish and Wildlife Serv- environmental community. This is a move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman ice— uniquely important place with wildlife from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- (1) to issue a final rule for the proposed that, in many cases, are not found any- utes. regulations listed under docket number where else and with a connection for FWS-R7-NWRS-2014-0005; or Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I (2) to implement the final rule entitled all of us of because the migratory bird yield to the gentleman from Missouri species that spend part of their lives in ‘‘Alaska; Hunting and Trapping in National (Mr. CLEAVER) for the purpose of a col- the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge Preserves’’ and dated (80 Fed. Reg. 64325 (Oc- loquy. tober 23, 2015)). travel to almost all 50 States in other Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Chairman, I rise parts of their life stage. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to in support of the World War I Centen- House Resolution 820, the gentleman We all have a stake in this. We need nial Commission. to do the right thing. I believe the ad- The United States entered World War from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and a Mem- ministration is doing the right thing I in 1917. More than 4 million Ameri- ber opposed each will control 5 min- by managing this area as wilderness cans served in the Great War, including utes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman while we continue to work on an act of 350,000 African Americans and the first from Alaska. Congress that will settle this long- woman ever to enlist in the United Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I standing question. States Armed Forces. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- In order to properly commemorate yield myself such time as I may con- man, all I can say is that most people and celebrate the brave service these sume. (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was don’t know what they are talking Americans gave to us, the World War I given permission to revise and extend about. We follow the laws of the Con- Centennial Commission was estab- his remarks.) gress. We should. I respectfully suggest lished by this body in 2013. In addition Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- that I am not suggesting the whole— to the memorial, the Commission is re- man, my amendment prohibits the and I am not supporting it right now— sponsible for planning and executing funds in this act from being used to the Arctic Wildlife Range, I am talking educational and commemorative ac- issue the final rule by the United about 100,000 acres of land that we set tivities. aside—the Congress. The Senate agreed I ask the Chair and ranking member States Fish and Wildlife Service, which to it. The conference agreed to it. And to work with me as this bill progresses would seize authority away from the here we are trying to let a regulatory to find the necessary resources for the Alaskan Fish and Game of the State of agency tell us how to manage it. That Commission to do its work. While it is Alaska to manage fish and wildlife for is inappropriate. true that there are no World War I vet- both nonsubsistence and subsistence I listened to another gentleman on erans still among us, their sacrifice uses on Federal wildlife refuges in this floor today talking about over- must not be forgotten. Alaska. In addition, this amendment regulation of the EPA. That is what is Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, re- prohibits funds to be used on the exist- wrong with this Nation today, is regu- claiming my time, I pledge to work ing National Park Service rule that latory law allowing the executive with the gentleman. interferes with State wildlife manage- branch to run this Nation without the Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gen- ment authority on national preserve people’s voice being heard. That is tleman from Idaho (Mr. SIMPSON). lands, which is guaranteed hunting what is happening here. Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Chairman, I under the Alaska National Lands Act I respectfully urge my colleagues to thank the gentlewoman for yielding. in Alaska. vote ‘‘yes’’ on my amendment. I understand and share the gentle- The two rules in question violate the I yield back the balance of my time. man’s interest in the World War I Cen- Alaska National Interest Lands Con- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I tennial Commission. The committee servation Act, the ANILCA, passed by have had the opportunity to be up in may be willing to consider funds for Congress and signed into law in 1980, this area, and this protected area en- the Commission to carry out its mis- which protects the ability of the State

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They have These regulations are nothing more game or who would like to manage it become people who prohibit activity on than an illegal overreach of the Fed- by themselves, which I do support; but the refuges. That was not why these eral Government on the State of Alas- to have the Federal Government come refuges were made. They were made by ka. It is agreed in the Constitution, in is wrong, and it is against our Con- the people who hunt and fish, and now and it is in the law that they manage stitution. I will stand by this amend- we are having other groups that say all fish and game on all lands in the ment to stop moneys being spent by an this is inhumane, which has nothing to State of Alaska. agency that has overreached. do with it. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance I am a little bit shocked that we are of my time. of my time. reading the thing from the Humane So- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I ciety, PETA, and all of these other yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from claim the time in opposition to this groups. Those are not the true facts. I Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK). amendment. ask the gentleman to, please, look at The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman Mr. FITZPATRICK. I thank the gen- tlewoman for yielding. the true facts. from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to Management is crucial to the State utes. the amendment. of Alaska. As I mentioned before, we Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I I respect the concern of the gen- ought to really think about, maybe, 1 yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to the gentleman tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and management by the native corpora- from California (Mr. CA´ RDENAS). tions on their lands, too; but in having ´ his advocacy for his State, but I oppose Mr. CARDENAS. I appreciate the op- this proposal which, in this case, does the Federal Government manage, it portunity to speak. not present an opportunity for a bal- has done a miserable job of the man- Mr. Chairman, I stand to strongly op- anced approach to wildlife manage- agement of game. Their idea of man- pose this amendment. ment. Let me clarify why the National agement is to just leave them walking This amendment would block Federal Wildlife Refuge is proposing these around and to let nature take care of rules aimed at protecting wolves, wol- rules. it. I happen to know a little bit about verines, black bears, grizzly bears, and According to the United States Fish nature, and it doesn’t take care of it. lynx from some of the most egregious and Wildlife Service, certain types of We are just talking about manage- hunting and killing methods. These inhumane hunting, such as bear bait- ment, and the State has that right methods include shooting defenseless, ing and den hunting, has affected Fed- under its constitution; so I urge a swimming caribou from motorboats; eral refuge areas for wildlife. In fact, ‘‘yes’’ vote on my amendment. using airplanes to scout and shoot griz- one refuge in the Kenai Peninsula had Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- zly bears; luring grizzlies with rotting an emergency closing due to the ex- ance of my time. meat and pet food to get a point-blank treme decrease in the number of brown Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, this kill; killing wolf, black bear, and coy- bears, which was caused by these inhu- amendment circumvents the estab- ote mothers and their dependent pups mane hunting practices. lished rulemaking process, which solic- and cubs at their dens; and the trap- Rather than shutting down areas in its public input and uses the best avail- ping of grizzly and black bears with which these hunting methods are caus- able science to reach a decision. Alas- steel-jawed leg-hold traps and wire ing the overkilling of native Alaskan ka’s aggressive predatory control prac- predators and restricting access to all snares. These methods are inhumane tices and disregard for science-based hunters, it seems reasonable to me to and contrary to our values here in this management in the approach of the provide for a balanced approach that great country. Service would negatively impact the provides for a means of traditional, We should support the scientists, stability of the ecosystems and wildlife permit-based hunting. rangers, and wildlife managers in the throughout the region. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Nothing in the rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service would Thirty-one biologists and scientists Park Service in their efforts to main- stated on March 28, 2016, in a letter to tain healthy ecosystems. limit traditional hunting tactics, but, rather, it would continue and protect Interior Secretary Jewell and Service I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ Director Ash: and strike this poison pill rider from existing hunting practices. Unfortu- The most current and best available this bill. These are egregious things nately, this amendment does not ad- dress the wildlife diversity and mecha- science is clear that predator control meas- that we should not tolerate, and we ures that are intended to restore the herd, should not codify them in law. nisms in place to maintain it. There- fore, it impacts the National Wildlife such as moose and caribou, are doomed to Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- failure because the herds need to access nu- man, I am deeply disappointed in the Refuge’s ability to maintain its parks trition. Their main limiting factor is Alas- comments that were just made because in a responsible manner and provide ka’s intensive management scheme, which is native animals with a refuge. all he said was not true. The State does the wrong approach to conserving natural We as Members of Congress have a not den; the State does not snare; the systems. Federal responsibility to ensure that I urge my colleagues to oppose this State does not trap; the State does not our National Wildlife Refuges are being amendment. kill wantonly. The State manages. To used in the most responsible manner Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- have the Federal Government manage possible. The very agency Congress has ance of my time. the game when it is the law and when vested with the responsibility to man- The Acting CHAIR. The question is it is in the Constitution of the State of age our wildlife thinks these killing Alaska—an agreement made with this tactics pose a threat to the necessary on the amendment offered by the gen- body—and to have an agency take that diversity of the wildlife, and I agree tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). over and with the propaganda that has with them. The amendment was agreed to. been espoused on this floor from the I urge my colleagues to support the AMENDMENT NO. 92 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF Humane Society is inappropriate of ability of the Fish and Wildlife Service ALASKA this body. It is a flat-out lie. That is to effectively manage our National The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order what it is. It is not true. Wildlife Refuges for future generations to consider amendment No. 92 printed The State manages, and they have of Americans. I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the in House Report 114–683. not used these practices, but they have amendment. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I a right and should have a right to man- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- have an amendment at the desk. age the fish and game on the property man, I appreciate the comments from The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will which was guaranteed to us. the gentleman. designate the amendment.

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Mr. Chairman, this NEPA, the Marine Mammal Protection tic Sales 255, 258, and 262 from the 2017–2022 amendment would mandate that the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Act, the Endangered Species Act, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management the Coastal Zone Management Act. Proposed Program for which notice of avail- include specific areas in the Alaska re- ability was published on March 18, 2016 (81 Therefore, I must oppose the amend- Fed. Reg. 14881). gion of the Outer Continental Shelf in ment. its 2017–2022 lease schedule. This The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- amendment would undermine the Bu- House Resolution 820, the gentleman ance of my time. reau’s fundamental mission to manage from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and a Mem- the development of offshore resources ber opposed each will control 5 min- b 2030 utes. in an environmentally and economi- The Chair recognizes the gentleman cally responsible manner. The Acting CHAIR. The question is The 2017–2022 Outer Continental Shelf from Alaska. on the amendment offered by the gen- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair, I Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Program tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). yield myself such time as I may con- was proposed in March of this year, and The question was taken; and the Act- sume. the public comment only closed a few ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was weeks ago. The Bureau is required by peared to have it. given permission to revise and extend law to consider the environmental im- Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I de- his remarks.) pacts of the leasing decision. This in- mand a recorded vote. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- cludes a comprehensive Programmatic The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to man, my amendment is very simple. It Environmental Impact Statement. It is clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- prevents funding from this act to be inappropriate to circumvent this proc- ceedings on the amendment offered by used to remove 3 Arctic Sales that ess. the gentleman from Alaska will be Lease sales should be informed by have already taken place from the 2017– postponed. 2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and sound science and by using the best data available. This amendment would AMENDMENT NO. 93 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF Gas Leasing Proposed Program. ALASKA The economic benefits that would be violate multiple environmental stat- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order associated with offshore development utes, including NEPA, the Marine to consider amendment No. 93 printed in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas are Mammal Protection Act, the Endan- in House Report 114–683. tremendous. In those two areas alone, gered Species Act, and the Coastal we have the potential to produce about Zone Management Act. The amend- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- 23.6 billion barrels of oil and 104 trillion ment undermines the environmental man, I have an amendment at the desk. cubic feet of natural gas. Potentially protection that is required by law. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will creating 54,700 jobs nationwide will Therefore, I must oppose the amend- designate the amendment. generate billions of dollars in revenue ment. The text of the amendment is as fol- for the State and local governments. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance lows: of my time. At the end of the bill (before the short May I suggest, respectfully, that this Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- money can be used in conservation ef- title), insert the following: man, these leases were put up for lease SEC. ll. None of the funds made available forts, in land and water conservation in 2017–2022. We are not asking for any funds. You can’t have that program by this Act may be used by the Department additional new leases. We are asking of the Interior to require changes to an ex- without the development of oil; yet ev- for the leases that remain in the sales. isting placer mining plan of operations with erybody I know on that side supports Then we address the environmental regard to reclamation activities, including the program. issue as the sales take place before we revegetation, or to modify the bond require- The second thing is, if I can say one have development. I am suggesting, re- ments for the mining operation. thing, we sit with our heads in the sand spectfully, if we don’t have those areas The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to when, across the border, China and the open, the 3 Arctic Sale areas, then the House Resolution 820, the gentleman other nations are developing. We must, leases will not be issued in any other from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) and a Mem- in fact, be part players of this program. area. ber opposed each will control 5 min- We need to do it wisely and to do it Oil is not where you want it to be— utes. safely and to do it for the benefit of the it is where it is. I am saying we can ad- The Chair recognizes the gentleman American people. dress all of the issues the gentlewoman Now, if you don’t believe in fossil from Alaska. is concerned with after the sales take Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- fuels, I understand that, but there is no place and we receive the money. If it way that we are not going to be using man, this amendment is very simple. can’t be done safely, it can be stopped This is an area called the Forty Mile fossil fuels for many years to come. If at that time. This happened with Shell. we are to do so, let’s use that which is Mining District area in the State of I am just saying not to let an agency Alaska that has been mined since 1895. safe. We have already proven it can be or an administration get ahead of itself done safely in the Arctic. It is not the There was an attempt by the BLM to and say, ‘‘Oh, we are going to take the go in and stop this mining. These are frontier that people think it is. It is 150 leases back.’’ That is the prerogative of feet deep. If we don’t do this off our not large mines. These are mom-and- an agency, yes; but the leases were put pop operations, placer operations. They shores, it will be done by foreign coun- up to begin with, so we ought to take tries. put down ridiculous regulations and and accept that. Let’s go through the reclamation now, and they want them I am asking the Department of the process, and the process will follow Interior not to withdraw those sales. It to reclaim the land back to the origi- through. Then we will decide on the en- nal state before it was ever mined, not means money to the Treasury; it vironmental impact, on the culture. means we have less of a dependence on of the disturbance of the mining they Then we will have the way to do it were doing. It is amazing to me that foreign oil; and it means we will be ac- right and correctly. tively involved. When other countries Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- they would even think about doing are involved, we will be there with our ance of my time. this. equipment, and we will be able to have Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, ob- I am talking about people who have an oil spill recovery if they spill the viously, we disagree once again. been there for 20 years, most of them oil, because they will not. I know how My concern is that this amendment retired. They are really, if I have to the parties play in this. We will. I urge would mandate the Bureau of Ocean say anything, the mom-and-pops of the adoption of my amendment. Energy Management to include specific Alaska; they are the spirit of Alaska. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance areas in the 2017–2022 lease sale sched- All of a sudden, they have a big agen- of my time. ule and that the Bureau needs to up- cy coming in and saying: You have to

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I mean, they have been there Page 16, lines 4 and 23, after each dollar wrong, and it costs a considerable forever. amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. amount of money to these small mom- Like I say, you can go there and it is Page 38, line 20, after the dollar amount, and-pop miners. like looking into a museum of 1859. insert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. One of our big plaques in the State of And they are patented claims. It is AMENDMENT NO. 112 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE OF Alaska is the gold pan. Yet, we have their land. A lot of it is State land. MICHIGAN this agency coming in for 140 acres. They are claiming it because it is Page 72, line 11, after the dollar amount, That is all they are talking about. For placer mining. The BLM is claiming insert ‘‘(increased by $3,000,000)’’. some reason, they got an idea that we they have the authority to impose a Page 73, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- sert ‘‘(reduced by $3,000,000)’’. want to put them out of business. reclamation system that does not I am just saying, no, they should not work. AMENDMENT NO. 115 OFFERED BY MR. KILDEE OF impose these regulations. Follow the Did they consult? No. MICHIGAN State mining law, and the reclamation I am just saying, keep in mind that Page 81, line 18, insert ‘‘or if a Federal or that takes place now works. Let them we are not talking about corporations. State emergency declaration has been issued We are not talking about large indus- due to a threat to public health from height- continue to do that, and we can re- ened exposure to lead in a municipal drink- claim the land. They are agreeable to try. We are talking about, very frank- ing water supply before the date of enact- that. They just can’t do what they are ly, if you go up there—and I wish you ment of this Act: Provided further, That in a asking them to do because they can’t would—you will find out they are a State in which such an emergency declara- afford to do it. It is that simple. pretty good group of older Alaskans, tion has been issued, the State may use more This is a simple amendment to try some hippies. We still have a few of than 20 percent of the funds made available and protect mom-and-pop operations in those left. And they are not making under this title to the State for Drinking the State of Alaska like you would do any money. Water State Revolving Fund capitalization in your State for any other operation This is an occupation, but if they grants to provide additional subsidy to eligi- have to do what the BLM is suggesting ble recipients’’ before the semicolon at the where the Federal Government is com- end. ing in and trying to take it away. they do—by the way, there are fish in AMENDMENT NO. 117 OFFERED BY MS. MENG OF I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amend- that stream now, and it was mined in NEW YORK ment. 1895. What they are asking, it will I reserve the balance of my time. break them. They can’t do it, and you Page 120, line 23, after the dollar amount, insert the following: ‘‘(reduced by $300,000) Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I will say good. (increased by $300,000)’’. claim the time in opposition to this Well, that is taking people—this is a amendment. huge area, the total area. That, I am AMENDMENT NO. 121 OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL OF The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman not arguing. I am just talking about NEW YORK from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- this little Forty Mile group. So give At the end of the bill (before the short utes. them a break. Let them go out and title), insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, most make enough money to buy Saturday by this Act may be used by the Department of the 186 active mining operations on night party time. of the Interior, the Environmental Protec- the BLM—these are Federal managed I urge the passage of my amendment. tion Agency, or any other Federal agency to lands in Alaska—are placer mining op- I yield back the balance of my time. lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for erations. Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, the any executive fleet, or for an agency’s fleet Between 4 and 800 miles of BLM Fed- gentleman from Alaska has convinced inventory, except in accordance with Presi- eral managed streams have historic or me of one thing: I need to go back to dential Memorandum—Federal Fleet Per- active placer mining impacts, and Alaska, and I need to spend some time formance, dated May 24, 2011. there is a legacy of historic claims with you there. AMENDMENT NO. 124 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON with reduced ecosystem function. I still oppose this amendment. The LEE OF TEXAS Now, BLM continues various out- American taxpayer should not be ac- At the end of bill, before the short title, reach activities, including public meet- cepting the burden of restoration costs add the following new section: ings and interactions with individual to make sure that these waterways are SEC. ll. None of the funds made available miners, and is working with industry reclaimed to how they should be. by this Act for the ‘‘DEPARTMENT OF IN- I continue to oppose this amendment. TERIOR—NATIONAL PARK SERVICE—NA- to incorporate best practice manage- TIONAL RECREATION AND PRESERVATION’’ may ment and to use new science-based rec- I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is be used in contravention of section 320101 of lamation techniques to accelerate on the amendment offered by the gen- title 54, United States Code. stream recovery. tleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG). AMENDMENT NO. 125 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON I hear what the gentleman is saying The amendment was agreed to. LEE OF TEXAS about State lands and State recovery. AMENDMENTS EN BLOC NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. At the end of the bill (before the short And what the State of Alaska chooses CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA title), insert the following: to do with recovery in its own State Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, pursu- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available boundaries is one thing, but these are ant to House Resolution 820, I offer in this Act may be used may be used to Federal lands. In the course of rec- eliminate the Urban Wildlife Refuge Part- amendments en bloc. nership. lamation activities, it may be nec- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will essary to increase an annual cost to designate the amendments en bloc. AMENDMENT NO. 126 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS miners to recover these streams and re- Amendments en bloc No. 2 consisting store the ecosystem function. of amendment Nos. 108, 109, 110, 112, 115, At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: The amendment prohibits assessing 117, 121, 124, 125, and 126 printed in the cost of reclaiming these areas to House Report 114–683, offered by Mr. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS placer miners who are profiting from CALVERT of California: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Federal mineral extraction on feder- in this Act may be used to limit outreach AMENDMENT NO. 108 OFFERED BY MR. ally managed lands, BLM lands. So the programs administered by the Smithsonian BLUMENAUER OF OREGON taxpayers all across this country Institution. Page 16, line 4, after the dollar amount, in- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to should not be shouldering the burden of sert ‘‘(increased by $1,000,000)’’. these restoring costs. The responsible Page 38, line 20, after the dollar amount, House Resolution 820, the gentleman party should. So that is why I strongly insert ‘‘(reduced by $1,000,000)’’. from California (Mr. CALVERT) and the oppose this amendment. AMENDMENT NO. 109 OFFERED BY MR. CLYBURN gentlewoman from Maine (Ms. PIN- I reserve the balance of my time. OF SOUTH CAROLINA GREE) each will control 10 minutes. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Chair- Page 16, lines 4 and 24, after each dollar The Chair recognizes the gentleman man, I would suggest one thing to the amount, insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. from California.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.155 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4893 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, the It is. As the years passed and with the coming of majority and the minority have agreed Is it important to work with our integration, many of Freedmen’s Town resi- to these amendments en bloc. They are State and local governments to help dents began to move towards Texas Southern noncontroversial amendments that af- them preserve their history? University, in the Third Ward, and other areas fect a variety of issues. Additionally, My amendments answer that ques- of the city. the sponsors of the amendments have tion by supporting policies that will Freedmen’s Town has a rich and colorful agreed to consideration of these work with State and local governments past and is still home to many significant his- amendments en bloc. that will reach out to urban youth so torical landmarks and features. I urge adoption of the amendments. they can understand the wildlife pres- It was famous for its hand laid brick streets, I reserve the balance of my time. ervation through the urban wildlife ref- constructed by Houston’s Rev. Jeremiah Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I yield uge programs, and then, of course, the Smith and his congregation over half a century 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Smithsonian that provides an eye to ago. Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). the history of this Nation. Houston’s first cemetery, Founder’s Ceme- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I I ask my colleagues to support Jack- tery at Valentine and West Dallas, contains thank the gentlewoman from Maine, son Lee amendment Nos. 124, 125, and the graves of military men who fought in the the ranking member, and the chairman 126 in the en bloc amendment. Civil War, as well as the historical remains of of the subcommittee for their kindness Mr. Chair, I thank Chairman SESSIONS and John and Augustus Allen, the founders of and their support of the Jackson Lee Ranking Member SLAUGHTER for making in Houston. amendments. order Jackson Lee Amendments Number 124, Behind Founder’s Cemetery lies Congrega- Let me indicate that in the sum total along with my other Amendments Number 125 tion Beth Israel, the oldest Jewish cemetery in of my amendments, amendments Nos. and Number 126 to H.R. 5538—‘‘Department Houston, which is beautifully maintained to 124, 125, and 126, my amendments pro- of the Interior and the Environment and Re- this day. mote support for national historic lated Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017.’’ Among other historical churches in the area, areas in our Nation, promote partner- I also commend Chairman CALVERT and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church built in ship strategies in preserving our urban Ranking Member MCCOLLUM for their leader- 1866 continues to be a major focal point of life refuges, and promote outreach pro- ship in shepherding this measure to the Rules Freedmen’s Town, though it has been relo- grams by the Smithsonian Institution Committee. cated from its original site on ‘‘Baptist Hill’’ on the fantastic historical and artistic Mr. Chair, in sum, my Amendment promotes where the Music Hall and Coliseum now knowledge of our Smithsonian houses, support for National Historic Areas in our na- stand. which facilitate an appreciation for tion. Rev. John Jack Yates, the first Black pastor America all over the world. Indeed, among other agencies, this meas- of Antioch, was a dynamic and influential lead- In particular, my amendment No. 124 ure funds the U.S. Forest Service, the Na- er known for his deep commitment to the edu- is an amendment that expresses sup- tional Park System, and the Smithsonian Insti- cation of Black youngsters. port for the national historic areas and tution, which operates our national museums He often used his personal finances to send for the continuation of a national pol- including the National Zoo. Freedmen’s Town children to school. icy of preserving for public use historic Most Americans do not know that this Today, Jack Yates High School in the Third sites, buildings, and other objects of measure also funds a very special agency, the Ward stands in his honor. national significance. National Trust for Historic Preservation, and its Although Freedmen’s Town is a nationally My amendment No. 125 is an amend- adjunct, the Advisory Council on Historic Pres- registered historical site, and the largest intact ment that would prohibit the use of ervation. freed slave settlement left in the entire nation, funds to eliminate the urban wildlife Mr. Chair, the Jackson Lee Amendments its official designation protects only 40 of the refuge partnership. Additionally, there are simple because they send a very impor- 80 blocks or more of the remaining Freed- is an amendment that would prohibit tant message from the Congress of the United men’s Town area. the use of funds to limit outreach ad- States: that we value tradition, that we think To preserve what remains of Freedmen’s ministered by the Smithsonian. about the impact of history and tradition on fu- Town will require the combined efforts of com- The idea behind these three amend- ture generations to come and that if we recog- munity groups working with local, state, and ments is to, again, recognize the great nize and know our history, we are able to federal government to reach a consensus of history of this Nation, even as young work together as an American family in the projects worthy of preservation. as this country is. In particular, in my spirit of respect, unity and growth. One such project for Freedmen’s Town is congressional district, we have Freed- Specifically, Jackson Lee Amendment Num- the ‘‘Bricks Street Project,’’ which is intended men’s Town that had Camp Logan. It ber 124 encourages us to preserve history, to preserve the original brick pavers of Freed- was a place of freed African American whereby the National Historic Preservation men’s Town along Andrews Street and Wilson slaves, which grew into an amazing Fund and the Advisory Council on Historic Street. community. In addition, the Allen Preservation are charged to redouble their ef- These streets were found to contain brick Brothers, who founded Houston, are forts to assist state and local governments and pavers patterns which may be unique to the buried in that same neighborhood. community groups in identifying and working Freedmen’s Town area, and are consistent In addition to that, we have some- to preserve nationally significant sites, struc- with brick patterns seen on architectural fea- thing called the Juneteenth Trail. That tures, and artifacts, for example those relating tures located in the Historic District. is the trail the slaves traveled from to communities founded by newly emanci- Mr. Chair, hearts break when irreplaceable Galveston up to Houston. The trail has pated slaves, such as Freedmen’s Town in structures are destroyed or damaged beyond an enormous amount of history, and home District of Houston, Texas. repair, instead of preserved and protected as that is part of the history of cele- Indeed, just west of downtown Houston lies they deserve. brating Juneteenth. To preserve that the Fourth Ward. A plaque pointing out ‘‘on this site a great history is very important. It is the city’s oldest African American com- building once stood’’ simply cannot tell the In the second amendment, I want to munity, but before it was the Fourth Ward, this story in whole or in full. make sure that we maintain a program community was known by its original name, Equally tragic is the loss of traditions: a way that helps and introduces urban youth Freedmen’s Town, given by freed slaves who of living or crafting wood or farming, of cele- to the wonders of wildlife and historic settled it shortly after receiving the news of brating holidays or worshiping or feasting on preservation. their emancipation on Juneteenth. ‘‘Juneteenth’’ cuisine. Finally, I think it is important that Freedmen’s Town prospered during the turn The preservation of artifacts as well as tradi- we recognize the historic importance of of the century. tions is important to telling the story of the the Smithsonian and continue to em- Economic, community, and social develop- people who settled a community. phasize its outreach capacity to ensure ment were at a peak until local government Thus, I urge support for Jackson Lee that it reaches Americans of all levels became threatened by the prosperity of this Amendment Number 124. to speak about the story of this great area and its residents. Mr. Chair, I would also like to thank Chair- Nation. In the 1920’s, Freedmen’s Town was the man SESSIONS and Ranking Member My amendments, again, ask these ‘‘Harlem of the Southwest.’’ SLAUGHER fror making in order Jackson Lee simple questions: Is our history worthy The area was filled with many restaurants, Amendment Number 125 to H.R. 5538—‘‘De- of knowing, studying, and preserving? jazz spots, and night clubs. partment of the Interior and the Environment

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Mr. Chair, in sum, my Amendment promotes and youth from across the country and others There is another amendment that partnership strategies in preserving our urban who have come from afar to witness in person would actually allow the city some wildlife refuges. the diversity of the art housed in our Smithso- help in transitioning to a permanent Jackson Lee Amendment Number 125 pro- nian Institution, the world’s largest museum water source derived from Lake Huron hibits the utilization of funds to eliminate and research complex which includes 19 mu- and away from dependence on either Urban Wildlife and Refugee Partnerships. seums and galleries and the National Zoolog- the Detroit water system or this river According to some estimates, 80 percent of ical Park. water, which was the source of the the U.S. population currently resides in urban No doubt, these Museums have enriched problem. communities, and the challenge before us is our lives: the African American History and I will just say this: It will take a lot ensuring our natural resources are conserved Culture Museum, African Art Museum, the Air more to fix this problem and a lot of and valued by the American people and that and Space Museum, the Air and Space Mu- commitment from the State and the our youth are beneficiaries of Urban Wildlife seum Udvar-Hazy Center, American Art Mu- Federal Government, but it means a and Refugee partnerships. seum, the American History Museum, the lot to the people back home. Thus, Jackson Lee Amendment Number American Indian Museum, Anacostia Commu- I just want to express my gratitude 125 works to facilitate the nurturing and edu- nity Museum, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, to the ranking member and to Chair- cation of Americans, especially our youth on Freer Gallery of Art, Hirshhorn Museum and man CALVERT for their work on this. It the imperative of exposure to urban wildlife Sculpture Garden, the National Zoo, the Nat- will help my hometown of Flint, but it and refugee facilities across our nation. ural History Museum, the Portrait Gallery, will also potentially be of value to Picture this: nature meets skyline near Postal Museum and the Renwick Gallery. other communities facing water emer- Houston’s Buffalo Bayou, one of many sites By promoting and protecting the buildings, gencies. I urge my colleagues to support this where Texas works with Houston Wilderness landscape, special places and qualities that to create shared conservation messages and en bloc amendment. enrich and captivate the exceptional American Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I am strategies. imagination, attracting visitors from across the Indeed, I commend the work of the Houston happy to support the en bloc amend- globe, we preserve our history for future gen- Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership, in Texas. ment. Additionally, the Texas Mid-Coast Refuge erations to come and educate the general I yield back the balance of my time. Complex will work with Houston Wilderness, public about American history. Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I yield For all these reasons, I urge support for an alliance of business, environmental and back the balance of my time. Jackson Lee Amendment Number 126. government interests, to create a coordinated Ms. MENG. Mr. Chair, I thank Chairman Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I re- CALVERT for supporting this amendment as conservation presence in the metro area. serve the balance of my time. Moreover, young people deserve exposure well as my friend, Ranking Member MCCOL- Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the educational opportunities and excite- LUM. Thank you to you both. 3 minutes to the gentleman from ment these urban wildlife and refugee parks Mr. Chair, this amendment reduces the Michigan (Mr. KILDEE). have to offer, where their minds are developed Smithsonian Institution account on page 120, Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Chairman, I thank line 23, of the bill by $300,000, and then in- and enriched; indeed, where they get to inter- the ranking member and the chairman act with and see wildlife they have read about creases it by the same amount. The purpose of the committee and subcommittee of the amendment is to ensure that the Smith- in their school books. for their work on this very important Urban wildlife and refugee parks spark cre- sonian Asian Pacific American Center receives issue. ativity in a healthy dose for the imagination of a $300,000 increase over last year’s enacted This en bloc amendment includes two our young people so that they have an appre- funding amount, consistent with the Presi- amendments that I offered that would ciation of nature and all the beautiful inhab- dent’s request in his fiscal year 2017 budget. provide specific relief to my hometown. itants it offers us. The Congressional Budget Office scored From Houston, to Rhode Island to Balti- Many of you have heard me on the this amendment as budget neutral, and more more, to Chicago and everywhere in between, floor of this House talk about the in- than enough money exists in the $515,000 in- young people have the opportunity to spear- credible challenge that my hometown crease to the Smithsonian’s ‘Administration’ head replanting projects along various rivers; of Flint, Michigan, faces. account, which funds the Smithsonian Asian Through no fault of its own, during a learn about birding and be partners and stake- Pacific American Center, to accomplish the time when a State-appointed emer- holders in their communities’ parks and zoos goal of my amendment. gency manager was literally running while also sharpening their minds. Frankly speaking, I do not care where the For all these reasons, I urge support for every aspect of city government, a ter- Committee, or the Board of Regents, wish to Jackson Lee Amendment Number 125. rible decision, a thoughtless and really reallocate funds from, I only wish to seek as- Mr. Chair, I would also like to thank Chair- not science-based decision was made to surance that the Smithsonian Asian Pacific man SESSIONS and Ranking Member SLAUGH- use river water to replace water from American Center will receive the $300,000 in- TER for making in order Jackson Lee Amend- the Great Lakes as the drinking water crease it so justly deserves. Thank you again, ment Number 126 to H.R. 5538—‘‘Department source. That decision caused a series of Chairman CALVERT and Ranking Member of the Interior and the Environment and Re- events that led to lead leaching into MCCOLLUM, for agreeing to this funding level lated Agencies Appropriations Act of 2017.’’ the water and, quite literally, poi- moving forward. I also commend Chairman CALVERT and soning a city of 100,000 people. The im- According to the Smithsonian’s budget jus- Ranking Member MCCOLLUM for their leader- pact of this event will be long felt in tification to Congress, these additional funds ship in shepherding this measure to the Rules my hometown. will be used to provide for the salaries and Committee. We all have an obligation. Even benefits of one associate program director, Mr. Chair, in sum, my Amendment promotes though the principal responsibility lies one curator for Asian Pacific studies, and one outreach programs by the Smithsonian Institu- with the State, we all have an obliga- education coordinator. tion on the fantastic historical and artistic tion to contribute to the efforts that With the addition of three additional staff, knowledge our Smithsonian houses and facili- this city will painfully go through in the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Cen- tates an appreciation for America and the order to recover. The amendments ter will be able to continue to serve as the world over. within this en bloc amendment that I leading voice on the Asian Pacific American Specifically, Jackson Lee Amendment Num- offered will help. experience, as well as host events in cities ber 126 prohibits funds to be utilized to limit The committee has already done across the country. outreach programs administered by the Smith- great work to provide some flexibility Mr. Chair, I believe the Smithsonian Asian sonian Institution. to States in administering the clean Pacific American Center deserves our support, As I mentioned earlier, the Smithsonian In- drinking water revolving loan fund, the and I thank everyone in this Chamber this stitution operates as our national museum and state revolving loan fund, which in this evening for agreeing with me.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.075 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4895 The Acting CHAIR. The question is Recent marine monument designa- treasured public resources through the on the amendments en bloc offered by tions proclaimed by the Obama admin- Antiquities Act. the gentleman from California (Mr. istration have been the largest in U.S. Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chairman, I reserve CALVERT). history, locking out all fishing in per- the balance of my time. The en bloc amendments were agreed petuity, a severe departure from the Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I yield to. original intent of the Antiquities Act 1 minute to the gentleman from Wash- ington (Mr. KILMER), also a member of b 2045 to preserve historical sites and archae- ological treasures. the subcommittee. AMENDMENT NO. 94 OFFERED BY MR. ZELDIN Mr. Chairman, protecting the seafood Mr. KILMER. I thank the gentle- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order economy, coastal communities, and the woman for yielding. to consider amendment No. 94 printed hardworking men and women who pro- Mr. Chairman, the Antiquities Act in House Report 114–683. vide for their families through com- has protected some of our most ex- Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chairman, I have mercial fishing is a top priority for my traordinary landscapes. In my neck of an amendment at the desk. the woods, it was central to the cre- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will constituents on the east end of Long Island. ation of Olympic National Park. It is a designate the amendment. big deal for our oceans, too. President I would like to thank Chairman CAL- The text of the amendment is as fol- George W. Bush and President Obama VERT and Chairman BISHOP for their lows: both used the act to create marine na- At the end of the bill (before the short support of this amendment to rein in executive overreach on behalf of Amer- tional monuments and to help vulner- title), insert the following: able ecosystems in our waters. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ica’s fishermen. I urge all my col- Like our forests, the ocean is an es- by this Act may be used to declare a na- leagues to support this critical amend- sential resource that matters to liveli- tional monument under section 320301 of ment. hoods and to the health of our planet, title 54, United States Code, in the exclusive Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance and we need to be sure they are around economic zone of the United States estab- of my time. lished by Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated for future generations, including my Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I claim March 10, 1983. daughters. But this amendment would the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to deny any President, regardless of The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman House Resolution 820, the gentleman party, the ability to use the Antiq- from Maine is recognized for 5 minutes. from New York (Mr. ZELDIN) and a Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I yield uities Act to create marine national Member opposed each will control 5 monuments. 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from minutes. The Zeldin amendment would put Massachusetts (Ms. TSONGAS). The Chair recognizes the gentleman more than 4.5 million square miles out Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, since from New York. of reach of protection and would curb Theodore Roosevelt’s designation of Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in our Nation’s ability to show the world our first national monument, Devil’s support of my amendment to bar fund- that we care about our waters. We have Tower in Wyoming, 16 Presidents from ing for the creation of any national seen the benefits of protecting sen- marine monuments in the EEZ through both parties have used the Antiquities sitive areas that are at risk. It helps Presidential proclamation. I do this on Act to protect more than 160 of Amer- drive tourism while protecting fish behalf of commercial fishermen on ica’s best known and loved landscapes. populations that are essential to fish- Long Island and throughout the Nation Only three Presidents have not. eries and coastal communities. who, like so many other hardworking Many national monuments created The Nation’s leading aquariums sup- Americans, are increasingly under as- through the Antiquities Act have since port protection of unique and vulner- sault from the executive overreach of become some of our greatest national able ocean areas, as do hundreds of this administration. parks, like Zion, Bryce Canyon, Death thousands of people, hundreds of sci- This amendment uses the power of Valley, Joshua Tree, and Glacier Bay entists, educators, businessowners, the purse to ensure the President does to name a few. All of these parks were boaters, surfers, beachgoers, and mem- not abuse the Antiquities Act to lock first national monuments that Con- bers of faith-based organizations, to- out commercial fishermen from por- gress decided warranted national park gether with conservation organizations tions of the EEZ that contain essential status. representing millions of people. fisheries. Any efforts to create a ma- The Antiquities Act has also been The Antiquities Act was created 110 rine-protected area must be done used on a bipartisan basis to preserve years ago. Rather than engaging in an through the transparent process laid Federal marine areas as marine na- attack on this law, I urge my col- out by Magnuson-Stevens, not through tional monuments, with both President leagues to join me and the American executive fiat that threatens to put George W. Bush and President Obama people in celebrating our shared his- thousands of hardworking men and using the Antiquities Act to protect tory and its 110th anniversary. Vote women out of business. some of the most unique and vulner- ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. The Antiquities Act has been an ef- able areas of the Pacific Ocean. Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Chairman, if the fective tool in the past to preserve his- To be clear, the Antiquities Act may President was to designate the Plum toric sites like the Statue of Liberty, only be used on existing Federal lands Island Lighthouse tonight under the but the overly broad interpretation of and waters, areas which belong to all Antiquities Act, I would certainly wel- this law held by the current adminis- Americans and are typically designated come that, as in all the past precedent tration is threatening to shut down only after an extensive locally driven of important use and historical use of thousands of square miles of ocean stakeholder outreach process. Instead the Antiquities Act for good reason. from fishing through a Presidential of honoring this long bipartisan his- I introduced this amendment on be- proclamation. tory of the Antiquities Act that has half of all those commercial fishermen, In the northwest Atlantic, ocean saved so much for our country, this those hardworking commercial fisher- fishermen from my district and amendment would foreclose any oppor- men all along the northwest Atlantic throughout this region work in some of tunity for local communities to seek to concerned that, if this marine monu- the most productive fishing areas in protect their regions’ most valued ma- ment is enacted by this President, they the world. This area is currently under rine resources located in Federal will be put out of business. consideration for a marine monument waters. I look forward to working with all of designation with little public input and We have a generational responsi- my colleagues on both sides of the zero transparency. The concerns re- bility to ensure that historic and cul- aisle, especially from this region, who garding the marine monument designa- tural resources and important con- are concerned both with the important tions reach nationwide, where the ad- servation areas found on our Nation’s desire for conservation, the important ministration’s closed and secretive public lands and waters are available work of protecting and utilizing the process have left fishermen and re- to future generations. I urge my col- Antiquities Act productively, but also gional fishery managers extremely leagues to oppose this amendment and ensuring that we are not putting our concerned. to help protect our Nation’s most commercial fishermen out of business.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.159 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Mr. Chairman, again, I thank Chair- At the end of the bill (before the short terior Department are all based on man CALVERT and Chairman BISHOP. I title), insert the following: plans developed by the States, not one- would ask all of my colleagues to LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT OR size-fits-all plans, but individual plans please support this important amend- ENFORCE SPECIFIC SECTIONS to suit each State. Because of these ment, which is very important for my SEC. ll. None of the funds made available plans, the Fish and Wildlife Service de- region, not just Long Island, but the by this Act may be used to implement or en- termined that listing the greater sage- entire northwest Atlantic. force section 114, 119, or 445. grouse under the Endangered Species I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Act was not warranted. Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chair, I certainly House Resolution 820, the gentleman The ESA has been the catalyst for appreciate my colleague from New from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- the conservation of many species and York suggesting that he is very much ber opposed each will control 5 min- landscapes across the country. I urge in favor of the balance between con- utes. my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes.’’ servation and supporting our commer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance cial fishermen. Being from the State of from Virginia. of my time. Maine, we certainly look at both of Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, this Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise those things. I will look forward to amendment strikes three riders that in opposition to the amendment. working with him, but I do think this undercut sound implementation of the The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman amendment is an attack on our na- Endangered Species Act as it pertains from California is recognized for 5 min- tional monument Antiquities Act poli- to the gray wolf, the greater sage- utes. cies, and it should be recognized as grouse, and the lesser prairie chicken. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I yield that. Despite what many of my colleagues 2 minutes to the gentleman from Utah I do understand his concern about assert, the gray wolves are not recov- (Mr. BISHOP), the chairman of the Com- the inclusion of groups and the impor- ered. Attempts by the Fish and Wildlife mittee on Natural Resources. tance of a public input process. In New Service to remove Endangered Species Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Chairman, ´ England, we take that very seriously. I Act protections for wolves have failed I don’t know quite how many cliches to agree with him that there is a vital time and again, and they have failed use here, but where a scalpel could have been helpful, this is a meat ax need in the monument designation because the Endangered Species Act re- that not only has missed the fingers, it process for local voices to be heard, but quires listing and delisting decisions be the way to ensure that that occurs is has cut off the entire hand. based on sound science. In 2012, the Fish and Wildlife Service not by an amendment that would stop The scientific experts have shown, monument designations in their did declare the gray wolf was recov- and courts have confirmed, that the ered, and the Endangered Species Act tracks, and it is certainly not by stop- best available science does not justify ping monument designation powers in demands that that goes back to State the removal of all ESA protections for for enforcement. A court vacated that the entire exclusive economic zone, the gray wolves at this time. This is true EEZ area. not on the basis of the science, but on whether you are talking about pro- a technicality. So the Fish and Wildlife Today we should be talking about the posals to delist wolves in the western importance of public input in the Service, what it wishes to do is done in Great Lakes, Wyoming, or nationwide. the bill. This amendment would force monument process, about the impor- In fact, the only instances in which tance of an open and transparent proc- them to do what they don’t want to do. wolves have been delisted is through Fish and Wildlife Service doesn’t get it ess that uses common sense. Instead, unprecedented and unfortunate con- we are debating an amendment that right that often. For heaven’s sake, let gressional action in 2011 to remove pro- them do what they want to do this sends the wrong message about this tections from wolves in the northern important conservation tool for our time. Rocky Mountains. These wolves are In 2014, the prairie chicken was list- oceans. now continually persecuted by hunters ed, but they did not look at the State I urge my colleagues to oppose this and ranchers despite the positive im- attempt to stop local coordination, col- requirements, so it was vacated by a pacts they have had on the ecosystem district court. So, once again, the un- laboration, and information sharing. I and the minimal toll they take on live- derlying bill tells them what they wish do hope that the gentleman from New stock. to do. In fact, the Department of Jus- York and I and the other people who Gray wolves are incredible animals. tice has said they don’t have any in- represent coastal communities can find Their reintroduction to the Western tent of appealing that decision. This al- a way to balance conservation and our United States has revitalized Yellow- lows them to do what they do. The fishing industries and work together on stone, and wolf-related tourism around amendment would require the Depart- that. Yellowstone generates more than $35 For now, I oppose the Zeldin amend- ment of Justice to do what they don’t million annually for local economies. want to do. ment. And, yet, gray wolves occupy only 5 I yield back the balance of my time. The sage-grouse last year was not The Acting CHAIR. The question is percent of their historic range. listed even though it was then put in With respect to the lesser prairie on the amendment offered by the gen- plans that would act as if it were list- chicken, the Fish and Wildlife Service tleman from New York (Mr. ZELDIN). ed, but the issue is when it was first The question was taken; and the Act- has gone to great lengths to accommo- started, Secretary Salazar told the ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- date development interests and, at the States to actually come up with plans. peared to have it. same time, protect the bird. Popu- Every State that has a sage-grouse Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chairman, I de- lations of the bird are declining rap- population has a plan. The basic bill al- mand a recorded vote. idly, and 80 percent of the short grass lows those State plans to go into ef- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to prairie it calls home has been plowed, fect. This amendment would prohibit clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- paved, or otherwise destroyed. the State plans from going into effect. ceedings on the amendment offered by The Obama administration is under- So, in essence, this amendment tells the gentleman from New York will be taking an unprecedented effort to con- the Fish and Wildlife Service to do postponed. serve the bird and its habitat, and, what it doesn’t want to do, the Justice AMENDMENT NO. 95 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER thereby, avoid the need for Endangered Department to do what it doesn’t want The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Species Act protections. to do, and the States can’t do what to consider amendment No. 95 printed Federal agencies have worked closely they do want to do. in House Report 114–683. with the States throughout the process In essence, we are doing the thing Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an of developing science-based strategies backwards, and we are harming people amendment at the desk. to conserve sage-grouse and their habi- in the process. This is an amendment The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tat. Claims that the States have been that simply sounds good on paper, but designate the amendment. frozen out of the process just don’t re- it misses the mark, and it hurts people. The text of the amendment is as fol- flect realities. In fact, the 10 resource Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, how lows: management plans released by the In- much time do I have remaining?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.162 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4897 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman and Wildlife Service, they are fully the brown pelican to the sea otter. All from Virginia has 21⁄2 minutes. supportive of the court system. When of these success stories were based on Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 things don’t go right in the court sys- sound science and local input through minute to the gentleman from Oregon tem, it appears, Mr. Chairman, that the Fish and Wildlife Service. (Mr. DEFAZIO), my colleague and co- they are fully supportive of the Fish I urge my colleagues to support this sponsor of this amendment. and Wildlife Service. amendment. What I would prefer is that we pro- b 2100 Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I yield back tect the Endangered Species Act and the balance of my time. Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, of the agency that was directed to man- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I yield course, I have tremendous respect for age it and to manage these rare popu- the balance of my time to the gentle- the chairman of the committee, but it lations or endangered species like the woman from Wyoming (Mrs. LUMMIS). wasn’t quite an accurate statement. gray wolf. Mrs. LUMMIS. You are darn right Courts have found that what Fish In the 1990s—and I am from Wis- there are success stories with the ESA. and Wildlife said is: If you want to consin—there were only a handful of That is because the agency that was have delisting and manage the wolf, mating pairs of gray wolves in north- designed to implement the laws de- you must adopt an acceptable manage- ern Wisconsin. Throughout the Great cided the species were recovered. They ment plan. Courts have found that nei- Lakes region today, there are 3,700 delisted them, and they are doing fine. ther Wyoming nor Minnesota have wolves in this area. It is an economi- That is why there are so many eagles adopted adequate management plans. cally and ecologically unsustainable in this country. In fact, we have seen basically manage- number. That is not what happened with the ment to the point of extirpation. Even The Fish and Wildlife Service rightly gray wolf. The scientists at the agency in States that have theoretically decided that the population had recov- decided that they had recovered. They adopted plans, like Idaho, they are at- ered and that their program to protect delisted them, by rule. The courts got tempting to reduce the population to this species had been so completely involved in D.C.—not in the State unsustainable levels. successful that it was time to delist where the wolves are, but in D.C.—and There is a fabulous ‘‘Dear Colleague’’ and turn the power back to the States said, ‘‘No, we disagree with all the from Mr. RIBBLE showing the biggest, to manage, which in fact they were sound science,’’ the sound science of fiercest, ugliest looking wolf I have doing, until a court decided that the the agency, and they took it over. That ever seen attacking a small school Fish and Wildlife Service and the ex- is why we are here. child. Of course, there have been no perts there protecting the Endangered Congress makes the laws. The execu- wolf attacks in the lower 48 in the re- Species Act just didn’t get it right. tive branch implements the laws. The Well, we cannot have it both ways, corded history of the United States, courts interpret the laws. The agency Mr. Chair, and it is time that this Con- but that is what we are protecting implemented the law. Using sound against here tonight. gress tells the courts what the laws are and how we want these things man- science, they found that those wolves They talk about predation on cattle. should be delisted. And they delisted If we had better management of cattle, aged. What we are doing here in this bill and in the underlying language is them by rule. And then D.C. environ- better husbandry—it is, basically, dis- mental groups went to a D.C. court and ease and weather are the biggest cause protecting both the Endangered Spe- cies Act and the Fish and Wildlife said: We don’t like the decision. And of loss of cattle. Then the number two now, all of a sudden, they are back. cause is other predators. That would be Service scientists who are giving the proper jurisdiction to manage endan- Mr. Chairman, this is the way to re- coyotes. And guess what? Wolves kill spond, by law. coyotes. And wolves’ preferred prey is gered species, including the gray wolf. Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I yield not cattle. minute to the gentlewoman from back the balance of my time. So what is this insane obsession with Maine (Ms. PINGREE). The Acting CHAIR. The question is killing wolves? I don’t get it. I mean, Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Chair, I am very on the amendment offered by the gen- were you frightened by a wolf as a happy to support this amendment, and tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). small child. I don’t get it. This is an in- I want to thank the gentleman from The question was taken; and the Act- credible, iconic top species which actu- Virginia for yielding time and for his ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ally helps regulate the ecosystem. commitment to this issue and the pres- peared to have it. Look at Yellowstone since we had ervation of the Endangered Species Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I demand a wolves reintroduced there and how Act. recorded vote. much more healthy it is. There are many of us in Congress The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to I just don’t get this irrational behav- concerned about the continual assault clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ior. I would urge my colleagues to vote that is being waged against the ESA. ceedings on the amendment offered by for this amendment and don’t sub- On an appropriations bill, and particu- the gentleman from Virginia will be stitute political science and stupidity larly the one before us today, we see postponed. for science. attempts to reduce the scope of the En- AMENDMENT NO. 96 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 dangered Species Act and to continue The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order minutes to the gentleman from Wis- to weaken its protections. to consider amendment No. 96 printed consin (Mr. RIBBLE). We must continue to work with the in House Report 114–683. Mr. RIBBLE. I thank the gentleman Fish and Wildlife Service to make sure Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an for yielding. they are hearing from all stakeholders amendment at the desk. Mr. Chairman, I would try to bring and taking their concerns seriously. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will some clarity about the amendment, But that does not mean we get rid of designate the amendment. and I stand in opposition to this the ESA. The text of the amendment is as fol- amendment. We have so many strong examples of lows: We have heard a lot of hyperbole here how the Endangered Species Act works At the end of the bill (before the short this evening, but I want to try to set and worked over the past 40 years. One title), insert the following: the record straight. of my favorites that my colleagues SEC. ll. None of the funds made available We cannot have it both ways. We can often hear me speak of is the success of by this Act may be used in contravention either have an Endangered Species Act the bald eagle and the fact that it now of— and we can have the Fish and Wildlife thrives in Maine, where it was once en- (1) Executive Order 13653; or Service and their scientists manage it, dangered. Where they were only once 30 (2) Executive Order 13693. or we can get rid of it and just have the nesting pairs in Maine, now there are The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to court do it. over 630 nesting pairs of bald eagles in House Resolution 820, the gentleman So it appears that our colleagues on Maine. from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- the other side of the aisle, when things There are so money other success ber opposed each will control 5 min- don’t go the way they like by the Fish stories, from the peregrine falcon to utes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00081 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.164 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4898 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 The Chair recognizes the gentleman cies to carry out a range of actions to The text of the amendment is as fol- from Virginia. improve Federal sustainability. These lows: Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I firmly be- include tracking and reducing green- At the end of the bill (before the short lieve that addressing the causes and house gas emissions, climate resiliency title), insert the following: consequences of climate change is per- measures, energy conservation and re- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available haps the most pressing issue of our newable energy targets, green building by this Act may be used to authorize, per- time. goals, and other positive steps. Federal mit, or conduct geological or geophysical ac- Each week, I share the latest sci- agency actions have major impacts on tivities (as those terms are used in the final entific facts with my constituents programmatic environmental impact state- our contributions to global warming. ment of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Man- about climate change—its impact on For that reason, I offer an amend- agement entitled ‘‘Atlantic OCS Proposed coral reefs, on disease migration, com- ment to ensure that no funds are spent Geological and Geophysical Activities, Mid- munity displacement, species extinc- on activities that are not in compli- Atlantic and South Atlantic Planning tion, sea level rise, cloud movement, ance with the President’s 2013 execu- Areas’’ and completed February 2014) in sup- and so much more. tive order on climate change adapta- port of oil, gas, or methane hydrate explo- Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, there tion and the 2015 executive order on ration and development in any area located is no shortage of material to draw sustainability. in the North Atlantic, Mid-Atlantic, South upon. Our best scientists are warning Atlantic, or Straits of Florida Outer Conti- It is the right thing to do to run an nental Shelf Planning Area. us that, unless carbon emissions were effective and efficient government. It dramatically cut, we face severe con- is the right to do to return the highest The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to sequences ecologically and economi- value to the American taxpayer. House Resolution 820, the gentleman cally, not to mention global insta- I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on this amend- from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- bility. ment. ber opposed each will control 5 min- We need to be doing more in this Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of utes. body to address the causes and con- my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman sequences of climate change. Instead, Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I rise in from Virginia. we have an appropriations bill laden opposition to the amendment. Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, my bi- with riders aimed at undermining cli- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman partisan amendment would essentially mate action. from California is recognized for 5 min- prohibit geological or geophysical ac- We have section 122, which prevents utes. tivities in support of oil and gas explo- the Bureau of Land Management from Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, the gen- ration and development in the Atlantic cutting emissions of methane, a potent tleman wants to ensure that funds are in fiscal year 2017. Most importantly, greenhouse gas; section 417, prohibiting being expended on climate and sustain- this includes seismic airgun blasting. regulation of carbon dioxide methane ability executive orders issued by the In March of this year, the Depart- as part of Clean Air Act title V per- President. ment of the Interior removed the At- mits; section 418, prohibiting establish- Simply put, the President did not lantic Ocean from offshore oil and gas ment of a greenhouse reporting pro- consult Congress on these executive or- drilling until 2022. However, the admin- gram for manure management; section ders. We would not be doing our job if istration is still considering permits to 436, stripping the executive of its abil- we allowed this President or any Presi- conduct seismic airgun blasting for ity to incorporate the social cost of dent to unilaterally make policy deci- subsea oil and gas deposits. Not only is carbon into rulemakings and guidance; sions without allowing Congress to this unnecessary, because drilling is and, section 439, prohibiting regulation weigh in with appropriate policy de- not permitted, but this exploratory of oil and gas sector methane emissions bates. process would cause undue harm to ma- under section 111 of the Clean Air Act. In the meantime, we must use our rine resources. Another provision of the bill requires congressional power of the purse to Seismic airgun pulses are loud, repet- the EPA to make the false assumption rein in executive branch overreach, itive, explosive sounds. The produced that burning biomass is carbon neu- which is exactly what we are going to sound can travel over enormous dis- tral. In reality, in 2012, EPA’s scientific do. tances, due to its low pressure and high advisory board directly challenged the I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on amplitude. Because sound travels so ef- claim that all forest biomass is carbon this amendment. ficiently underwater, the noise from a neutral, explaining that while some Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of blast can be heard up to 2,500 miles type may indeed be carbon neutral, it my time. from the source, roughly the distance is not appropriate to assume that all Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I yield back from Washington, D.C., to Las Vegas. types of forest biomass are carbon neu- the balance of my time. What these loud, repetitive, explosive tral. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I urge ev- sounds ultimately do is harm a range Numerous studies have underscored eryone to vote ‘‘no’’ on this amend- of aquatic species and the communities that using some types, particularly ment. that rely upon them. slow-growing trees, can actually in- I yield back the balance of my time. Numerous studies have shown that crease atmospheric carbon for many The Acting CHAIR. The question is noise from seismic airgun testing nega- decades. To know what types of bio- on the amendment offered by the gen- tively impacts fish. Examples include mass are truly low carbon, scientists tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). 40 to 80 percent reduced catches in the need to assess them, and EPA deserves The question was taken; and the Act- Atlantic of cod, haddock, rockfish, her- to have its scientific judgment ing Chair announced that the noes ap- ring, sand eel, and blue whiting. Sea uncorrupted by Congress. peared to have it. turtles and invertebrates have also With this amendment, I seek to Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I demand a been found to demonstrate alarm and render inert the anticlimate action rid- recorded vote. avoidance responses when exposed to ers of this bill. Executive Order 13653, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to seismic blasts. titled ‘‘Preparing the United States for clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The critically endangered North At- the Impacts of Climate Change,’’ re- ceedings on the amendment offered by lantic right whale species, of which less quires Federal agencies to integrate the gentleman from Virginia will be than 500 remain, use sound to find food, considerations of the challenges posed postponed. locate mates, and keep track of their by climate change effects into their AMENDMENT NO. 97 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER young. The area proposed for blasting programs, policies, rules, and oper- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order includes the only known right whale ations to ensure that they continue to to consider amendment No. 97 printed calving grounds in the world. Seismic be effective, even as the climate in House Report 114–683. airgun blasting could displace right changes. Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an whales from their habitats and tip the Executive Order 13693, titled ‘‘Plan- amendment at the desk. species toward extinction. ning for Federal Sustainability in the The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Next Decade,’’ requires Federal agen- designate the amendment. of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00082 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.167 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4899 b 2115 The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman ceedings on the amendment offered by Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I rise in from Virginia has 1 minute remaining. the gentleman from Virginia will be opposition to the amendment. Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I would postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman like to talk just for 1 minute about the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR from California is recognized for 5 min- community impacts. Along the Atlan- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to utes. tic Coast nearly 1.4 million jobs and clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, the over $95 billion in gross domestic prod- now resume on those amendments administration, as already mentioned, uct rely on healthy ocean ecosystems. printed in House Report 114–683 on already removed the Atlantic leases In my State of Virginia that is 91,000 which further proceedings were post- from consideration in the 5-year lease jobs and nearly $5 billion in GDP. poned in the following order: plan from 2017 to 2022. This language is The Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic Amendment No. 76 by Mr. PALMER of completely unnecessary, and I urge all Fishery Management Councils have Alabama. formally updated their policy position the Members to oppose this amend- Amendment No. 78 by Mr. GOSAR of ment. to express opposition and serious res- Arizona. ervation to seismic airgun blasting. I reserve the balance of my time. Amendment No. 79 by Mr. PERRY of Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 min- Our chair kindly says this isn’t nec- Pennsylvania. essary because the Obama administra- utes to the gentleman from North Amendment No. 80 by Mr. PERRY of tion has taken the drilling off the table Carolina (Mr. PRICE). Pennsylvania. Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. until 2022, but it has not taken seismic Amendment No. 84 by Mr. RATCLIFFE airgun off the table, and that research Chair, I rise in strong support of the bi- of Texas. partisan amendment to prohibit seis- will go on. Amendment No. 85 by Mr. SMITH of I urge my colleagues to support our mic testing in the Atlantic, which I Missouri. have cosponsored, along with col- amendment to put a moratorium on airgun blasting. Oil and gas develop- Amendment No. 88 by Mr. SMITH of leagues from New Jersey, Maryland, Missouri. Virginia, and South Carolina. ment should not come at the expense of Amendment No. 90 by Mr. YOUNG of After taking into account the over- coastal communities and the marine Alaska. whelming opposition to offshore drill- species on which they rely. Amendment No. 92 by Mr. YOUNG of ing in the Atlantic, including my home I yield back the balance of my time. Alaska. State of North Carolina, the Obama ad- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 Amendment No. 94 by Mr. ZELDIN of ministration wisely removed the pros- minute to the gentleman from South New York. pect of drilling from the 5-year Oil and Carolina (Mr. DUNCAN). Gas Leasing Program for the Atlantic Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. Amendment No. 95 by Mr. BEYER of Outer Continental Shelf. Chairman, seismic testing has been Virginia. Now that there are no foreseeable done all over the globe for decades, not Amendment No. 96 by Mr. BEYER of plans to drill among the dynamic eco- a single verifiable instance of a marine Virginia. systems and pristine beaches of the At- mammal being hurt or killed due to Amendment No. 97 by Mr. BEYER of lantic Coast, we should move imme- seismic activity. Virginia. diately to prevent seismic testing and In fact, I am on the Natural Re- The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes other geological and geophysical ac- sources Committee. We got Abigail the time for any electronic vote after tivities. Not only are these activities Hopper’s own testimony in the com- the first vote in this series. unnecessary in light of the administra- mittee saying that there hadn’t been a AMENDMENT NO. 76 OFFERED BY MR. PALMER tion’s decision, they also pose a signifi- verifiable instance. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished cant environmental threat. Go to BOEM’s Web site. Their Chief business is the demand for a recorded Seismic testing is hugely disruptive Biologist has a written statement vote on the amendment offered by the to marine ecosystems. Its negative im- there. Not a single verifiable instance gentleman from Alabama (Mr. PALMER) pacts include displacing fish over a of a marine mammal being hurt or on which further proceedings were large geographic area, reducing catch killed due to seismic. postponed and on which the noes pre- rates for commercial fishermen, and If we want to find out what resources vailed by voice vote. impacting the reproduction, foraging, are available in this country for future The Clerk will redesignate the communication, and other vital behav- energy independence, let’s allow the amendment. iors of marine mammals, including the seismic to happen off the coast of The Clerk redesignated the amend- North Atlantic right whale, one of the South Carolina, off the coast of Geor- ment. most endangered species on the planet. gia, off the coast of North Carolina, to RECORDED VOTE Further, the data generated from the see if there are resources that may be The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote seismic testing is proprietary and, harvestable to help with American en- has been demanded. ergy independence going forward. therefore, unavailable to the public or A recorded vote was ordered. Stopping seismic is just ludicrous be- to policymakers who might rely on it The vote was taken by electronic de- cause there is not a single verifiable in- to inform public policy, planning, or vice, and there were—ayes 195, noes 223, stance. Go do the research yourself on debate regarding the economic and en- not voting 15, as follows: vironmental impact of offshore energy the BOEM Web site. Look at the Chief exploration. Biologist, listen to Abigail Hopper, the [Roll No. 453] Instead of allowing oil and gas com- Director’s own testimony in Natural AYES—195 panies to conduct an unnecessary and Resources, and you will hear it for Abraham Bridenstine Davis, Rodney ecologically damaging activity, just yourself. Aderholt Brooks (AL) Denham miles from our Nation’s coastline, we Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I am Allen Buck DeSantis Amash Burgess DesJarlais should be investing our time and in opposition to this amendment. I Amodei Byrne Duffy money in advancing energy efficiency, urge everyone to vote ‘‘no.’’ Babin Carter (GA) Duncan (SC) renewable fuels, alternative energy I yield back the balance of my time. Barletta Carter (TX) Duncan (TN) The Acting CHAIR. The question is Barr Chabot Ellmers (NC) technologies, including offshore wind Barton Chaffetz Emmer (MN) development to reduce dependence on on the amendment offered by the gen- Benishek Clawson (FL) Farenthold fossil fuels. tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). Bilirakis Coffman Fincher I thank my colleague from Virginia The question was taken; and the Act- Bishop (MI) Collins (GA) Fleischmann Bishop (UT) Collins (NY) Fleming for taking the leadership on this ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Black Comstock Flores amendment. I urge its adoption. peared to have it. Blackburn Conaway Forbes Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I reserve Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I demand a Blum Cook Fortenberry the balance of my time. recorded vote. Bost Cramer Foxx Boustany Crawford Franks (AZ) Mr. BEYER. How much time is left, The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Brady (TX) Culberson Garrett Mr. Chairman? clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- Brat Davidson Gibbs

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.170 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4900 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Gibson Lucas Rothfus Nolan Roybal-Allard Torres Burgess Huizenga (MI) Price, Tom Gohmert Luetkemeyer Rouzer Norcross Ruiz Tsongas Byrne Hultgren Ratcliffe Goodlatte Lummis Royce O’Rourke Rush Turner Calvert Hunter Reed Gosar Marchant Russell Pallone Ryan (OH) Upton Carter (GA) Hurd (TX) Renacci Gowdy Massie Salmon Pascrell Sa´ nchez, Linda Valadao Carter (TX) Hurt (VA) Ribble Graves (GA) McCarthy Sanford Paulsen T. Van Hollen Chabot Issa Rice (SC) Graves (MO) McCaul Scalise Payne Sanchez, Loretta Vargas Chaffetz Jenkins (KS) Rigell Griffith McClintock Schweikert Pelosi Sarbanes Veasey Clawson (FL) Jenkins (WV) Roby Perlmutter Schakowsky Grothman McHenry Scott, Austin Vela Coffman Johnson (OH) Roe (TN) Guinta McKinley Peters Schiff Cole Johnson, Sam Sensenbrenner Vela´ zquez Rogers (AL) Guthrie McMorris Peterson Schrader Collins (GA) Jolly Sessions Visclosky Rogers (KY) Hardy Rodgers Pingree Scott (VA) Collins (NY) Jones Shimkus Walden Rohrabacher Harper McSally Pocan Scott, David Comstock Jordan Walters, Mimi Rokita Harris Meadows Shuster Poliquin Serrano Conaway Joyce Walz Rooney (FL) Hartzler Mica Smith (MO) Polis Sherman Cook Kelly (MS) Wasserman Roskam Hensarling Miller (FL) Smith (NE) Posey Simpson Cramer Kelly (PA) Schultz Hice, Jody B. Moolenaar Smith (TX) Price (NC) Sinema Crawford King (IA) Ross Holding Mooney (WV) Stefanik Quigley Sires Waters, Maxine Crenshaw Kirkpatrick Rothfus Hudson Mullin Stewart Rangel Slaughter Watson Coleman Cuellar Kline Rouzer Huelskamp Mulvaney Stivers Reed Smith (NJ) Welch Culberson Knight Royce Huizenga (MI) Murphy (PA) Stutzman Reichert Smith (WA) Whitfield Davidson Labrador Russell Hultgren Neugebauer Thompson (PA) Rice (NY) Speier Wilson (FL) Davis, Rodney LaHood Salmon Hunter Newhouse Thornberry Richmond Takano Woodall Denham LaMalfa Sanford Hurd (TX) Noem Tiberi Rigell Thompson (CA) Yarmuth DeSantis Lamborn Scalise Hurt (VA) Nugent Tipton Rogers (KY) Thompson (MS) Young (IN) DesJarlais Lance Schweikert Jenkins (KS) Nunes Tonko Ros-Lehtinen Titus Zeldin Diaz-Balart Latta Scott, Austin Jenkins (WV) Olson Duffy Long Sensenbrenner Trott NOT VOTING—15 Johnson (OH) Palazzo Wagner Duncan (SC) Loudermilk Sessions Johnson, Sam Palmer Walberg Costa Himes Poe (TX) Duncan (TN) Love Shimkus Jones Perry Walker Gallego Issa Ruppersberger Ellmers (NC) Lucas Shuster Jordan Pittenger Walorski Garamendi Marino Sewell (AL) Emmer (MN) Luetkemeyer Smith (MO) Katko Pitts Farenthold Lummis Weber (TX) Granger Messer Swalwell (CA) Smith (NE) Kelly (MS) Pompeo Fincher Marchant Webster (FL) Hastings Pearce Takai Smith (TX) Kelly (PA) Price, Tom Fleischmann Massie Wenstrup Stewart King (IA) Ratcliffe ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Fleming McCarthy Westerman Stivers Kline Renacci Flores McCaul Stutzman Westmoreland The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Knight Ribble Forbes McClintock Thompson (PA) Williams There are 2 minutes remaining. Labrador Rice (SC) Foxx McHenry Thornberry Wilson (SC) LaHood Roby Franks (AZ) McKinley Tiberi Wittman 2141 LaMalfa Roe (TN) b Frelinghuysen McMorris Tipton Womack Lamborn Rogers (AL) Garrett Rodgers Trott Yoder Messrs. HINOJOSA, KINZINGER of Lance Rohrabacher Gibbs McSally Turner Yoho Illinois, and GRAYSON changed their Latta Rokita Gohmert Meadows Upton Young (AK) Long Rooney (FL) vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Goodlatte Messer Valadao Loudermilk Roskam Young (IA) Gosar Mica Messrs. FINCHER and MCHENRY Walberg Love Ross Zinke Gowdy Miller (FL) Walden changed their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Granger Miller (MI) Walker So the amendment was rejected. Graves (GA) Moolenaar NOES—223 Walorski Graves (LA) Mooney (WV) Adams DeFazio Jolly The result of the vote was announced Walters, Mimi as above recorded. Graves (MO) Mulvaney Aguilar DeGette Joyce Griffith Murphy (PA) Weber (TX) Ashford Delaney Kaptur Stated against: Grothman Neugebauer Webster (FL) Bass DeLauro Keating Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chair, during rollcall Vote Guinta Newhouse Wenstrup Beatty DelBene Kelly (IL) Westerman No. 453 on H.R. 5538, I mistakenly recorded Guthrie Noem Becerra Dent Kennedy Hardy Nugent Westmoreland Bera DeSaulnier Kildee my vote as ‘‘yes’’ when I should have voted Harper Nunes Williams Beyer Deutch Kilmer ‘‘no.’’ Harris Olson Wilson (SC) Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart Kind Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chair, I was unavoidably Hartzler Palazzo Wittman Blumenauer Dingell King (NY) Heck (NV) Palmer Womack Bonamici Doggett Kinzinger (IL) detained. Had I been present, I would have Hensarling Perry Woodall Boyle, Brendan Dold Kirkpatrick voted: ‘‘No’’ on rollcall No. 453. Herrera Beutler Peterson Yoder F. Donovan Kuster AMENDMENT NO. 78 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Hice, Jody B. Pittenger Yoho Brady (PA) Doyle, Michael Langevin Hill Pitts Young (AK) Brooks (IN) F. Larsen (WA) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Holding Poliquin Young (IA) Brown (FL) Duckworth Larson (CT) business is the demand for a recorded Hudson Pompeo Young (IN) Brownley (CA) Edwards Lawrence Huelskamp Posey Zinke Buchanan Ellison Lee vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) Bucshon Engel Levin NOES—203 Bustos Eshoo Lewis on which further proceedings were Butterfield Esty Lieu, Ted postponed and on which the ayes pre- Adams Clay Ellison Calvert Farr Lipinski Aguilar Cleaver Engel Capps Fitzpatrick LoBiondo vailed by voice vote. Bass Clyburn Eshoo Capuano Foster Loebsack The Clerk will redesignate the Beatty Cohen Esty Ca´ rdenas Frankel (FL) Lofgren amendment. Becerra Connolly Farr Carney Frelinghuysen Lowenthal Bera Conyers Fitzpatrick Carson (IN) Fudge Lowey The Clerk redesignated the amend- Beyer Cooper Fortenberry Cartwright Gabbard Lujan Grisham ment. Bishop (GA) Costa Foster Castor (FL) Graham (NM) RECORDED VOTE Bishop (MI) Costello (PA) Frankel (FL) Castro (TX) Graves (LA) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Blumenauer Courtney Fudge Chu, Judy Grayson (NM) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bonamici Crowley Gabbard Cicilline Green, Al Lynch has been demanded. Boyle, Brendan Cummings Gallego Clark (MA) Green, Gene MacArthur A recorded vote was ordered. F. Curbelo (FL) Garamendi Clarke (NY) Grijalva Maloney, Brady (PA) Davis (CA) Gibson Clay Gutie´rrez Carolyn The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Brown (FL) Davis, Danny Graham Cleaver Hahn Maloney, Sean minute vote. Brownley (CA) DeFazio Grayson Clyburn Hanna Matsui The vote was taken by electronic de- Buchanan DeGette Green, Al Cohen Heck (NV) McCollum vice, and there were—ayes 219, noes 203, Bustos Delaney Green, Gene Cole Heck (WA) McDermott Butterfield DeLauro Grijalva Connolly Herrera Beutler McGovern not voting 11, as follows: Capps DelBene Gutie´rrez Conyers Higgins McNerney [Roll No. 454] Capuano Dent Hahn Cooper Hill Meehan Ca´ rdenas DeSaulnier Hanna Costello (PA) Hinojosa Meeks AYES—219 Carney Deutch Heck (WA) Courtney Honda Meng Abraham Barr Boustany Carson (IN) Dingell Higgins Crenshaw Hoyer Miller (MI) Aderholt Barton Brady (TX) Cartwright Doggett Hinojosa Crowley Huffman Moore Allen Benishek Brat Castor (FL) Dold Honda Cuellar Israel Moulton Amash Bilirakis Bridenstine Castro (TX) Donovan Hoyer Cummings Jackson Lee Murphy (FL) Amodei Bishop (UT) Brooks (AL) Chu, Judy Doyle, Michael Huffman Curbelo (FL) Jeffries Nadler Ashford Black Brooks (IN) Cicilline F. Israel Davis (CA) Johnson (GA) Napolitano Babin Blum Buck Clark (MA) Duckworth Jackson Lee Davis, Danny Johnson, E. B. Neal Barletta Bost Bucshon Clarke (NY) Edwards Jeffries

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McNerney Schiff Duncan (TN) Jones Rice (SC) Mica Rogers (KY) Thompson (CA) Kaptur Meehan Schrader Ellmers (NC) Jordan Roby Moore Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) Katko Meeks Scott (VA) Farenthold Kelly (MS) Roe (TN) Moulton Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (PA) Keating Meng Scott, David Fincher Kelly (PA) Rogers (AL) Murphy (FL) Roskam Titus Kelly (IL) Moore Serrano Fleischmann Labrador Rokita Nadler Roybal-Allard Tonko Kennedy Moulton Sherman Fleming LaHood Rooney (FL) Napolitano Royce Torres Kildee Murphy (FL) Simpson Flores LaMalfa Ross Neal Ruiz Trott Kilmer Nadler Sinema Forbes Lamborn Rothfus Nolan Rush Tsongas Kind Napolitano Sires Foxx Latta Rouzer Norcross Russell Turner King (NY) Neal Slaughter Franks (AZ) Long Salmon Nugent Ryan (OH) Upton Kinzinger (IL) Nolan Smith (NJ) Nunes Sa´ nchez, Linda Garrett Loudermilk Sanford Valadao Kuster Norcross Smith (WA) O’Rourke T. Gibbs Luetkemeyer Scalise Van Hollen Langevin O’Rourke Speier Gibson Lummis Schweikert Palazzo Sanchez, Loretta Vargas Larsen (WA) Pallone Stefanik Gohmert Marchant Scott, Austin Pallone Sarbanes Veasey Larson (CT) Pascrell Takano Goodlatte Massie Sessions Pascrell Schakowsky Vela Lawrence Paulsen Thompson (CA) Gosar McHenry Shimkus Paulsen Schiff Vela´ zquez Lee Payne Thompson (MS) Gowdy McKinley Shuster Payne Schrader Visclosky Levin Pelosi Titus Granger McMorris Smith (MO) Pelosi Scott (VA) Lewis Perlmutter Tonko Graves (GA) Rodgers Smith (NE) Perlmutter Scott, David Walters, Mimi Lieu, Ted Peters Torres Graves (MO) Meadows Smith (TX) Peters Sensenbrenner Walz Lipinski Pingree Tsongas Griffith Messer Stutzman Peterson Serrano Wasserman LoBiondo Pocan Van Hollen Grothman Miller (FL) Thornberry Pingree Sherman Schultz Loebsack Polis Vargas Guinta Miller (MI) Tipton Pitts Simpson Waters, Maxine Lofgren Price (NC) Veasey Guthrie Moolenaar Wagner Pocan Sinema Watson Coleman Lowenthal Quigley Vela Harper Mooney (WV) Walberg Poliquin Sires Webster (FL) Lowey Rangel Vela´ zquez Harris Mullin Walden Polis Slaughter Welch Lujan Grisham Reichert Visclosky Hartzler Mulvaney Walker Price (NC) Smith (NJ) Wenstrup (NM) Rice (NY) Wagner Hensarling Murphy (PA) Walorski Price, Tom Smith (WA) Westmoreland Luja´ n, Ben Ray Richmond Walz Hice, Jody B. Neugebauer Weber (TX) Quigley Speier Whitfield (NM) Ros-Lehtinen Wasserman Holding Newhouse Westerman Rangel Stefanik Wilson (FL) Lynch Roybal-Allard Schultz Hudson Noem Williams Reichert Stewart Yarmuth MacArthur Ruiz Waters, Maxine Huelskamp Olson Wilson (SC) Rice (NY) Stivers Young (AK) Maloney, Rush Watson Coleman Huizenga (MI) Palmer Wittman Richmond Swalwell (CA) Zinke Carolyn Ryan (OH) Welch Hultgren Perry Womack Maloney, Sean Sa´ nchez, Linda Whitfield Hurd (TX) Pittenger Woodall NOT VOTING—10 Matsui T. Wilson (FL) Hurt (VA) Pompeo Yoder Brady (TX) Pearce Takai McCollum Sanchez, Loretta Yarmuth Issa Posey Yoho Hastings Poe (TX) Tiberi McDermott Sarbanes Zeldin Jenkins (KS) Ratcliffe Young (IA) Kinzinger (IL) Ruppersberger Jenkins (WV) Reed Young (IN) Marino Sewell (AL) NOT VOTING—11 Johnson (OH) Renacci Zeldin Blackburn Mullin Sewell (AL) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Hastings Pearce Swalwell (CA) NOES—262 The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Himes Poe (TX) Takai Adams There is 1 minute remaining. Marino Ruppersberger DeFazio Jeffries Aguilar DeGette Johnson (GA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Amodei Delaney Johnson, E. B. b 2147 Ashford DeLauro Jolly The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Barton DelBene Joyce So the amendment was rejected. There is 1 minute remaining. Bass Denham Kaptur The result of the vote was announced Beatty Dent Katko as above recorded. b 2144 Becerra DeSaulnier Keating Bera Deutch Kelly (IL) AMENDMENT NO. 80 OFFERED BY MR. PERRY So the amendment was agreed to. Beyer Diaz-Balart Kennedy The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished The result of the vote was announced Bishop (GA) Dingell Kildee business is the demand for a recorded as above recorded. Bishop (MI) Doggett Kilmer Blumenauer Dold Kind vote on the amendment offered by the AMENDMENT NO. 79 OFFERED BY MR. PERRY Bonamici Donovan King (IA) gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Boyle, Brendan Doyle, Michael King (NY) PERRY) on which further proceedings business is the demand for a recorded F. F. Kirkpatrick were postponed and on which the noes Brady (PA) Duckworth Kline vote on the amendment offered by the Brown (FL) Edwards Knight prevailed by voice vote. gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brownley (CA) Ellison Kuster The Clerk will redesignate the PERRY) on which further proceedings Bucshon Emmer (MN) Lance amendment. were postponed and on which the noes Bustos Engel Langevin Butterfield Eshoo Larsen (WA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- prevailed by voice vote. Calvert Esty Larson (CT) ment. The Clerk will redesignate the Capps Farr Lawrence RECORDED VOTE amendment. Capuano Fitzpatrick Lee Ca´ rdenas Fortenberry Levin The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- Carney Foster Lewis has been demanded. ment. Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Lieu, Ted A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Cartwright Frelinghuysen Lipinski Castor (FL) Fudge LoBiondo The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Castro (TX) Gabbard Loebsack minute vote. has been demanded. Chaffetz Gallego Lofgren The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Chu, Judy Garamendi Love vice, and there were—ayes 188, noes 239, Cicilline Graham Lowenthal The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Clark (MA) Graves (LA) Lowey not voting 6, as follows: minute vote. Clarke (NY) Grayson Lucas [Roll No. 456] Clay Green, Al Lujan Grisham The vote was taken by electronic de- AYES—188 vice, and there were—ayes 161, noes 262, Cleaver Green, Gene (NM) Clyburn Grijalva Luja´ n, Ben Ray Abraham Brat Crawford not voting 10, as follows: Cohen Gutie´rrez (NM) Aderholt Bridenstine Culberson [Roll No. 455] Cole Hahn Lynch Allen Brooks (AL) Davidson Comstock Hanna MacArthur Amash Brooks (IN) Denham AYES—161 Connolly Hardy Maloney, Babin Buck DeSantis Abraham Bost Clawson (FL) Conyers Heck (NV) Carolyn Barletta Burgess DesJarlais Aderholt Boustany Coffman Cooper Heck (WA) Maloney, Sean Barr Byrne Duffy Allen Brat Collins (GA) Costa Herrera Beutler Matsui Barton Carter (GA) Duncan (SC) Amash Bridenstine Collins (NY) Costello (PA) Higgins McCarthy Benishek Carter (TX) Duncan (TN) Babin Brooks (AL) Conaway Courtney Hill McCaul Bilirakis Chabot Ellmers (NC) Barletta Brooks (IN) Cook Crenshaw Himes McClintock Bishop (MI) Chaffetz Emmer (MN) Barr Buchanan Cramer Crowley Hinojosa McCollum Bishop (UT) Clawson (FL) Farenthold Benishek Buck Crawford Cuellar Honda McDermott Black Collins (GA) Fincher Bilirakis Burgess Culberson Cummings Hoyer McGovern Blackburn Collins (NY) Fleischmann Bishop (UT) Byrne Davidson Curbelo (FL) Huffman McNerney Blum Conaway Fleming Black Carter (GA) DeSantis Davis (CA) Hunter McSally Bost Conyers Flores Blackburn Carter (TX) DesJarlais Davis, Danny Israel Meehan Boustany Cook Forbes Blum Chabot Duffy Davis, Rodney Jackson Lee Meeks Brady (TX) Cramer Foxx

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00085 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.083 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4902 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Franks (AZ) Loudermilk Rooney (FL) Meeks Renacci Stivers Gosar Lummis Royce Garrett Love Ross Meng Rice (NY) Swalwell (CA) Gowdy Marchant Russell Gibbs Luetkemeyer Rothfus Mica Richmond Takano Granger Massie Salmon Gohmert Lummis Rouzer Moore Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (CA) Graves (GA) McCarthy Sanford Goodlatte Marchant Royce Moulton Roskam Thompson (MS) Graves (LA) McCaul Scalise Gosar Massie Russell Murphy (FL) Roybal-Allard Titus Graves (MO) McClintock Schweikert Gowdy McCarthy Salmon Nadler Ruiz Tonko Griffith McHenry Scott, Austin Granger McCaul Sanford Napolitano Ruppersberger Torres Grothman McKinley Sensenbrenner Graves (GA) McClintock Scalise Neal Rush Tsongas Guinta McMorris Sessions Graves (LA) McHenry Schweikert Nolan Ryan (OH) Turner Guthrie Rodgers Shimkus Norcross ´ Graves (MO) McKinley Scott, Austin Sanchez, Linda Valadao Hardy McSally Shuster Nugent T. Van Hollen Griffith McMorris Sensenbrenner Harper Meadows Simpson Grothman Rodgers Sessions Nunes Sanchez, Loretta Vargas Harris Messer Smith (MO) Guinta Meadows Shimkus O’Rourke Sarbanes Veasey Hartzler Mica Smith (NE) Guthrie Messer Shuster Pallone Schakowsky Vela Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Smith (NJ) Harper Miller (FL) Smith (MO) Pascrell Schiff Vela´ zquez Hensarling Miller (MI) Harris Miller (MI) Smith (NE) Paulsen Schrader Visclosky Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Smith (TX) Hartzler Moolenaar Smith (TX) Payne Scott (VA) Walden Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) Stefanik Hensarling Mooney (WV) Stewart Pelosi Scott, David Walz Hill Mullin Stewart Hice, Jody B. Mullin Stutzman Perlmutter Serrano Wasserman Holding Mulvaney Stivers Hill Mulvaney Thompson (PA) Peters Sewell (AL) Schultz Hudson Murphy (PA) Stutzman Holding Murphy (PA) Thornberry Pingree Sherman Waters, Maxine Huelskamp Neugebauer Thompson (PA) Hudson Neugebauer Tiberi Pocan Simpson Watson Coleman Huizenga (MI) Newhouse Thornberry Huelskamp Newhouse Tipton Poliquin Sinema Webster (FL) Hultgren Noem Tiberi Huizenga (MI) Noem Trott Polis Sires Welch Hunter Nugent Tipton Hultgren Olson Upton Price (NC) Slaughter Wilson (FL) Hurd (TX) Nunes Trott Hunter Palazzo Wagner Quigley Smith (NJ) Yarmuth Hurt (VA) Olson Turner Hurd (TX) Palmer Walberg Rangel Smith (WA) Young (IA) Issa Palazzo Upton Hurt (VA) Perry Walker Reed Speier Zeldin Jenkins (KS) Palmer Valadao Issa Peterson Walorski Reichert Stefanik Zinke Jenkins (WV) Paulsen Wagner Jenkins (KS) Pittenger Walters, Mimi Johnson (OH) Perry NOT VOTING—6 Walberg Jenkins (WV) Pitts Weber (TX) Johnson, Sam Pittenger Walden Johnson (OH) Pompeo Wenstrup Crenshaw Marino Poe (TX) Jones Pitts Walker Johnson, Sam Posey Westerman Hastings Pearce Takai Jordan Pompeo Walorski Jones Price, Tom Westmoreland Joyce Posey Walters, Mimi ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Jordan Ratcliffe Whitfield Kelly (MS) Price, Tom Weber (TX) Kelly (MS) Ribble Williams Kelly (PA) Ratcliffe The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Webster (FL) Kelly (PA) Rice (SC) Wilson (SC) King (IA) Reed There is 1 minute remaining. Wenstrup King (IA) Rigell Wittman King (NY) Reichert Westerman Knight Roby Womack 2150 Kinzinger (IL) Renacci Labrador Roe (TN) Woodall b Kline Ribble Westmoreland LaMalfa Rogers (AL) Yoder Knight Rice (SC) Whitfield So the amendment was rejected. Williams Lamborn Rogers (KY) Yoho The result of the vote was announced Labrador Rigell Latta Rohrabacher Young (AK) LaHood Roby Wilson (SC) Long Rokita Young (IN) as above recorded. LaMalfa Roe (TN) Wittman Womack AMENDMENT NO. 84 OFFERED BY MR. RATCLIFFE Lamborn Rogers (AL) NOES—239 Lance Rogers (KY) Woodall The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Latta Rohrabacher Yoder Adams Davis, Rodney Jackson Lee business is the demand for a recorded LoBiondo Rokita Yoho Aguilar DeFazio Jeffries vote on the amendment offered by the Long Rooney (FL) Young (AK) Amodei DeGette Johnson (GA) Loudermilk Roskam Young (IA) gentleman from Texas (Mr. RATCLIFFE) Ashford Delaney Johnson, E. B. Love Ross Young (IN) Bass DeLauro Jolly on which further proceedings were Lucas Rothfus Zeldin Beatty DelBene Joyce postponed and on which the ayes pre- Luetkemeyer Rouzer Zinke Becerra Dent Kaptur vailed by voice vote. Bera DeSaulnier Katko NOES—197 Beyer Deutch Keating The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (GA) Diaz-Balart Kelly (IL) amendment. Adams Curbelo (FL) Hoyer Blumenauer Dingell Kennedy Aguilar Davis (CA) Huffman Bonamici Doggett Kildee The Clerk redesignated the amend- Ashford Davis, Danny Israel Boyle, Brendan Dold Kilmer ment. Bass DeFazio Jackson Lee F. Donovan Kind RECORDED VOTE Beatty DeGette Jeffries Brady (PA) Doyle, Michael King (NY) Becerra Delaney Johnson (GA) Brown (FL) F. Kinzinger (IL) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bera DeLauro Johnson, E. B. Brownley (CA) Duckworth Kirkpatrick has been demanded. Beyer DelBene Jolly Buchanan Edwards Kline A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (GA) Dent Kaptur Bucshon Ellison Kuster Blumenauer DeSaulnier Katko Bustos Engel LaHood The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Bonamici Deutch Keating Butterfield Eshoo Lance minute vote. Boyle, Brendan Dingell Kelly (IL) Calvert Esty Langevin The vote was taken by electronic de- F. Doggett Kennedy Capps Farr Larsen (WA) vice, and there were—ayes 231, noes 197, Brady (PA) Dold Kildee Capuano Fitzpatrick Larson (CT) Brown (FL) Doyle, Michael Kilmer Ca´ rdenas Fortenberry Lawrence not voting 5, as follows: Brownley (CA) F. Kind Carney Foster Lee [Roll No. 457] Bustos Duckworth Kirkpatrick Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Levin Butterfield Edwards Kuster Cartwright Frelinghuysen Lewis AYES—231 Capps Ellison Langevin Castor (FL) Fudge Lieu, Ted Abraham Buck DeSantis Capuano Engel Larsen (WA) Castro (TX) Gabbard Lipinski Aderholt Bucshon DesJarlais Ca´ rdenas Eshoo Larson (CT) Chu, Judy Gallego LoBiondo Allen Burgess Diaz-Balart Carney Esty Lawrence Cicilline Garamendi Loebsack Amash Byrne Donovan Carson (IN) Farr Lee Clark (MA) Gibson Lofgren Amodei Calvert Duffy Cartwright Fitzpatrick Levin Clarke (NY) Graham Lowenthal Babin Carter (GA) Duncan (SC) Castor (FL) Foster Lewis Clay Grayson Lowey Barletta Carter (TX) Duncan (TN) Castro (TX) Frankel (FL) Lieu, Ted Cleaver Green, Al Lucas Barr Chabot Ellmers (NC) Chu, Judy Fudge Lipinski Clyburn Green, Gene Lujan Grisham Barton Chaffetz Emmer (MN) Cicilline Gabbard Loebsack Coffman Grijalva (NM) Benishek Clawson (FL) Farenthold Clark (MA) Gallego Lofgren Cohen Gutie´rrez Luja´ n, Ben Ray Bilirakis Coffman Fincher Clarke (NY) Garamendi Lowenthal Cole Hahn (NM) Bishop (MI) Cole Fleischmann Clay Graham Lowey Comstock Hanna Lynch Bishop (UT) Collins (GA) Fleming Cleaver Grayson Lujan Grisham Connolly Hardy MacArthur Black Collins (NY) Flores Clyburn Green, Al (NM) Cooper Heck (NV) Maloney, Blackburn Comstock Forbes Cohen Green, Gene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Costa Heck (WA) Carolyn Blum Conaway Fortenberry Connolly Grijalva (NM) Costello (PA) Herrera Beutler Maloney, Sean Bost Cook Foxx Conyers Gutie´rrez Lynch Courtney Higgins Matsui Boustany Cramer Franks (AZ) Cooper Hahn MacArthur Crowley Himes McCollum Brady (TX) Crawford Frelinghuysen Costa Hanna Maloney, Cuellar Hinojosa McDermott Brat Crenshaw Garrett Costello (PA) Heck (WA) Carolyn Cummings Honda McGovern Bridenstine Culberson Gibbs Courtney Higgins Maloney, Sean Curbelo (FL) Hoyer McNerney Brooks (AL) Davidson Gibson Crowley Himes Matsui Davis (CA) Huffman McSally Brooks (IN) Davis, Rodney Gohmert Cuellar Hinojosa McCollum Davis, Danny Israel Meehan Buchanan Denham Goodlatte Cummings Honda McDermott

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00086 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.085 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4903 McGovern Price (NC) Slaughter Labrador Nunes Smith (NE) Rice (NY) Scott, David Torres McNerney Quigley Smith (WA) LaHood Perry Stewart Richmond Serrano Tsongas Meehan Rangel Speier LaMalfa Pittenger Stivers Roby Sessions Turner Meeks Rice (NY) Swalwell (CA) Lamborn Pitts Stutzman Rogers (AL) Sewell (AL) Van Hollen Meng Richmond Takano Lance Poliquin Thompson (PA) Rogers (KY) Sherman Vargas Moore Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (CA) Latta Pompeo Tiberi Rooney (FL) Simpson Veasey Moulton Roybal-Allard Thompson (MS) Long Posey Tipton Ros-Lehtinen Sinema Vela Murphy (FL) Ruiz Titus Loudermilk Price, Tom Trott Roybal-Allard Sires Vela´ zquez Nadler Ruppersberger Tonko Love Reed Upton Ruiz Slaughter Visclosky Napolitano Rush Torres Lucas Renacci Valadao Ruppersberger Smith (NJ) Walden Neal Ryan (OH) Tsongas Luetkemeyer Ribble Wagner Rush Smith (TX) Walz Nolan Sa´ nchez, Linda Van Hollen Lummis Rice (SC) Walberg Ryan (OH) Smith (WA) Wasserman Norcross T. Vargas Massie Rigell Walker Sa´ nchez, Linda Speier Schultz O’Rourke Sanchez, Loretta Veasey McCarthy Roe (TN) Walorski T. Stefanik Waters, Maxine Pallone Sarbanes Vela McClintock Rohrabacher Walters, Mimi Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Watson Coleman Pascrell Schakowsky Vela´ zquez McHenry Rokita Wenstrup Sarbanes Takano Weber (TX) Payne Schiff Visclosky McKinley Roskam Westerman Scalise Thompson (CA) Webster (FL) Pelosi Schrader Walz McMorris Ross Westmoreland Schakowsky Thompson (MS) Welch Perlmutter Scott (VA) Wasserman Rodgers Rothfus Whitfield Schiff Thornberry Williams Peters Scott, David Schultz McSally Rouzer Wilson (SC) Schrader Titus Wilson (FL) Peterson Serrano Waters, Maxine Meadows Royce Wittman Scott (VA) Tonko Yarmuth Pingree Sewell (AL) Watson Coleman Messer Russell Womack Pocan Sherman Welch Mica Salmon Woodall NOT VOTING—6 Poliquin Sinema Wilson (FL) Miller (MI) Sanford Yoder Hastings Murphy (PA) Poe (TX) Polis Sires Yarmuth Moolenaar Schweikert Yoho Marino Pearce Takai Mooney (WV) Scott, Austin Young (AK) NOT VOTING—5 Mullin Sensenbrenner Young (IA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Hastings Pearce Takai Mulvaney Shimkus Young (IN) The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Marino Poe (TX) Newhouse Shuster Zeldin There is 1 minute remaining. Noem Smith (MO) Zinke ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). NOES—257 b 2157 There is 1 minute remaining. Abraham Dent Kinzinger (IL) So the amendment was rejected. Adams DeSaulnier Kirkpatrick Aderholt Deutch Kuster The result of the vote was announced b 2153 Aguilar Diaz-Balart Langevin as above recorded. Ashford Dingell Larsen (WA) So the amendment was agreed to. AMENDMENT NO. 88 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF Babin Doggett Larson (CT) The result of the vote was announced Barton Dold Lawrence MISSOURI as above recorded. Bass Donovan Lee The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Beatty Doyle, Michael Levin AMENDMENT NO. 85 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF business is the demand for a recorded Becerra F. Lewis MISSOURI Bera Duckworth Lieu, Ted vote on the amendment offered by the The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Beyer Edwards Lipinski gentleman from Missouri (Mr. SMITH) business is the demand for a recorded Bishop (GA) Ellison LoBiondo on which further proceedings were Blumenauer Engel Loebsack postponed and on which the ayes pre- vote on the amendment offered by the Bonamici Eshoo Lofgren gentleman from Missouri (Mr. SMITH) Boustany Esty Lowenthal vailed by voice vote. on which further proceedings were Boyle, Brendan Farenthold Lowey The Clerk will redesignate the postponed and on which the ayes pre- F. Farr Lujan Grisham amendment. Brady (PA) Fitzpatrick (NM) vailed by voice vote. Brady (TX) Flores Luja´ n, Ben Ray The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Brooks (AL) Fortenberry (NM) ment. amendment. Brown (FL) Foster Lynch RECORDED VOTE Brownley (CA) Frankel (FL) MacArthur The Clerk redesignated the amend- Buchanan Fudge Maloney, The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote ment. Burgess Gabbard Carolyn has been demanded. RECORDED VOTE Bustos Gallego Maloney, Sean A recorded vote was ordered. Butterfield Garamendi Marchant The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Byrne Gibson Matsui The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- has been demanded. Calvert Gohmert McCaul minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Capps Graham McCollum The vote was taken by electronic de- Capuano Granger McDermott vice, and there were—ayes 226, noes 202, The Acting CHAIR. This is a 2- Ca´ rdenas Graves (LA) McGovern minute vote. Carney Grayson McNerney not voting 5, as follows: The vote was taken by electronic de- Carson (IN) Green, Al Meehan [Roll No. 459] vice, and there were—ayes 170, noes 257, Carter (TX) Green, Gene Meeks Cartwright Grijalva Meng AYES—226 not voting 6, as follows: Castor (FL) Gutie´rrez Miller (FL) Abraham Chaffetz Forbes [Roll No. 458] Castro (TX) Hahn Moore Aderholt Clawson (FL) Fortenberry Chu, Judy Hanna Moulton Allen Coffman Foxx AYES—170 Cicilline Harper Murphy (FL) Amash Cole Franks (AZ) Allen Cramer Grothman Clark (MA) Heck (NV) Nadler Amodei Collins (GA) Frelinghuysen Amash Crawford Guinta Clarke (NY) Heck (WA) Napolitano Babin Collins (NY) Garrett Amodei Davidson Guthrie Clay Hensarling Neal Barletta Comstock Gibbs Barletta Davis, Rodney Hardy Cleaver Higgins Neugebauer Barr Conaway Gohmert Barr Denham Harris Clyburn Hill Nolan Barton Cook Goodlatte Benishek DeSantis Hartzler Cohen Himes Norcross Benishek Cramer Gosar Bilirakis DesJarlais Herrera Beutler Comstock Hinojosa Nugent Bilirakis Crawford Gowdy Bishop (MI) Duffy Hice, Jody B. Conaway Honda O’Rourke Bishop (MI) Crenshaw Granger Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Holding Connolly Hoyer Olson Bishop (UT) Culberson Graves (GA) Black Duncan (TN) Hudson Conyers Huffman Palazzo Black Davidson Graves (LA) Blackburn Ellmers (NC) Huelskamp Cooper Hurd (TX) Pallone Blackburn Davis, Rodney Graves (MO) Blum Emmer (MN) Huizenga (MI) Costa Israel Palmer Blum Denham Griffith Bost Fincher Hultgren Costello (PA) Jackson Lee Pascrell Bost Dent Grothman Brat Fleischmann Hunter Courtney Jeffries Paulsen Boustany DeSantis Guinta Bridenstine Fleming Hurt (VA) Crenshaw Johnson (GA) Payne Brady (TX) DesJarlais Guthrie Brooks (IN) Forbes Issa Crowley Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Brat Diaz-Balart Hanna Buck Foxx Jenkins (KS) Cuellar Johnson, Sam Perlmutter Bridenstine Donovan Hardy Bucshon Franks (AZ) Jenkins (WV) Culberson Kaptur Peters Brooks (AL) Duffy Harper Carter (GA) Frelinghuysen Johnson (OH) Cummings Katko Peterson Brooks (IN) Duncan (SC) Harris Chabot Garrett Jolly Curbelo (FL) Keating Pingree Buck Duncan (TN) Hartzler Chaffetz Gibbs Jones Davis (CA) Kelly (IL) Pocan Bucshon Ellmers (NC) Heck (NV) Clawson (FL) Goodlatte Jordan Davis, Danny Kelly (MS) Polis Burgess Emmer (MN) Hensarling Coffman Gosar Joyce DeFazio Kennedy Price (NC) Byrne Farenthold Herrera Beutler Cole Gowdy Kelly (PA) DeGette Kildee Quigley Calvert Fincher Hice, Jody B. Collins (GA) Graves (GA) King (IA) Delaney Kilmer Rangel Carter (GA) Fleischmann Hill Collins (NY) Graves (MO) Kline DeLauro Kind Ratcliffe Carter (TX) Fleming Holding Cook Griffith Knight DelBene King (NY) Reichert Chabot Flores Hudson

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00087 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.086 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4904 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Huelskamp Miller (FL) Schweikert Quigley Scott (VA) Tonko Hurd (TX) Miller (FL) Sensenbrenner Huizenga (MI) Miller (MI) Scott, Austin Rangel Scott, David Torres Hurt (VA) Miller (MI) Sessions Hultgren Moolenaar Sensenbrenner Reed Serrano Tsongas Issa Moolenaar Shimkus Hunter Mooney (WV) Sessions Rice (NY) Sewell (AL) Van Hollen Jenkins (KS) Mooney (WV) Shuster Hurd (TX) Mullin Shimkus Richmond Sherman Vargas Jenkins (WV) Mullin Simpson Hurt (VA) Mulvaney Shuster Ros-Lehtinen Simpson Veasey Johnson (OH) Mulvaney Smith (MO) Issa Murphy (PA) Smith (MO) Roybal-Allard Sinema Vela Johnson, Sam Murphy (PA) Smith (NE) Jenkins (KS) Neugebauer Smith (NE) Ruiz Sires Vela´ zquez Jolly Neugebauer Smith (TX) Ruppersberger Slaughter Jenkins (WV) Newhouse Smith (TX) Visclosky Jones Newhouse Stefanik Johnson (OH) Noem Rush Smith (NJ) Jordan Noem Stewart Walz Stewart Johnson, Sam Nugent Ryan (OH) Smith (WA) Joyce Nugent Stivers Wasserman Stivers Jones Nunes Stutzman Sa´ nchez, Linda Speier Katko Nunes Jordan Olson T. Stefanik Schultz Kelly (MS) Olson Stutzman Thompson (PA) Waters, Maxine Thompson (PA) Joyce Palazzo Thornberry Sanchez, Loretta Swalwell (CA) Kelly (PA) Palazzo Katko Palmer Sarbanes Takano Watson Coleman King (IA) Palmer Thornberry Tiberi Welch Tiberi Kelly (MS) Perry Tipton Schakowsky Thompson (CA) King (NY) Perry Schiff Thompson (MS) Wilson (FL) Tipton Kelly (PA) Peterson Trott Kinzinger (IL) Peterson King (IA) Pittenger Schrader Titus Yarmuth Trott Turner Kline Pittenger King (NY) Pitts Knight Pitts Turner Upton Kline Poliquin NOT VOTING—5 Labrador Poliquin Upton Valadao Knight Pompeo Hastings Pearce Takai LaHood Pompeo Valadao Wagner Labrador Posey Marino Poe (TX) LaMalfa Posey Vela Walberg LaHood Price, Tom Lamborn Price, Tom Wagner Walden LaMalfa Ratcliffe ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Lance Ratcliffe Walberg Walker Lamborn Reichert Latta Reed Walden Walorski The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Latta Renacci Long Renacci Walker Walters, Mimi There is 1 minute remaining. Long Ribble Loudermilk Ribble Walorski Weber (TX) Loudermilk Rice (SC) Love Rice (SC) Walters, Mimi Webster (FL) Love Rigell b 2200 Lucas Rigell Weber (TX) Lucas Roby Wenstrup Luetkemeyer Roby Westerman Webster (FL) Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) So the amendment was agreed to. Lummis Roe (TN) Wenstrup Lummis Rogers (AL) Westmoreland MacArthur Rogers (AL) The result of the vote was announced Westerman Marchant Rogers (KY) Whitfield Marchant Rogers (KY) Westmoreland Massie Rohrabacher Williams as above recorded. Massie Rohrabacher Whitfield McCarthy Rokita Wilson (SC) AMENDMENT NO. 90 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF McCarthy Rokita Williams McCaul Rooney (FL) Wittman ALASKA McCaul Rooney (FL) McClintock Roskam Womack McClintock Ros-Lehtinen Wilson (SC) McHenry Ross Woodall The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished McHenry Roskam Wittman McKinley Rothfus Yoder business is the demand for a recorded McKinley Ross Womack McMorris Rouzer Yoho vote on the amendment offered by the McMorris Rothfus Woodall Rodgers Royce Young (AK) Rodgers Rouzer Yoder gentleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) on McSally Russell Young (IA) McSally Russell Yoho Meadows Salmon Young (IN) which further proceedings were post- Meadows Salmon Young (AK) Messer Sanford Zeldin poned and on which the ayes prevailed Meehan Scalise Young (IA) Mica Scalise Zinke by voice vote. Messer Schweikert Young (IN) Mica Scott, Austin Zinke NOES—202 The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. NOES—191 Adams DeSaulnier Lance Aguilar Deutch Langevin The Clerk redesignated the amend- Adams Doggett Levin Ashford Dingell Larsen (WA) ment. Aguilar Dold Lewis Bass Doggett Larson (CT) RECORDED VOTE Ashford Doyle, Michael Lieu, Ted Beatty Dold Lawrence Bass F. Lipinski Becerra Doyle, Michael Lee The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Beatty Duckworth LoBiondo Bera F. Levin has been demanded. Becerra Edwards Loebsack Beyer Duckworth Lewis A recorded vote was ordered. Bera Ellison Lofgren Bishop (GA) Edwards Lieu, Ted Beyer Engel Lowenthal Blumenauer Ellison Lipinski The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Blumenauer Eshoo Lowey Bonamici Engel LoBiondo minute vote. Bonamici Esty Lujan Grisham Boyle, Brendan Eshoo Loebsack The vote was taken by electronic de- Boyle, Brendan Farr (NM) F. Esty Lofgren vice, and there were—ayes 237, noes 191, F. Fitzpatrick Luja´ n, Ben Ray Brady (PA) Farr Lowenthal Brady (PA) Foster (NM) Brown (FL) Fitzpatrick Lowey not voting 5, as follows: Brooks (AL) Frankel (FL) Lynch Brownley (CA) Foster Lujan Grisham [Roll No. 460] Brown (FL) Fudge Maloney, Buchanan Frankel (FL) (NM) Brownley (CA) Gabbard Carolyn Bustos Fudge Luja´ n, Ben Ray AYES—237 Bustos Gallego Maloney, Sean Butterfield Gabbard (NM) Abraham Cole Foxx Butterfield Garamendi Matsui Capps Gallego Lynch Aderholt Collins (GA) Franks (AZ) Capps Gibson McCollum Capuano Garamendi MacArthur Allen Collins (NY) Frelinghuysen Capuano Graham McDermott Ca´ rdenas Gibson Maloney, Amash Comstock Garrett Ca´ rdenas Grayson McGovern Carney Graham Carolyn Amodei Conaway Gibbs Carney Green, Al McNerney Carson (IN) Grayson Maloney, Sean Babin Cook Gohmert Carson (IN) Grijalva Meeks Cartwright Green, Al Matsui Barletta Costa Goodlatte Cartwright Gutie´rrez Meng Castor (FL) Green, Gene McCollum Barr Costello (PA) Gosar Castor (FL) Hahn Moore Castro (TX) Grijalva McDermott Barton Cramer Gowdy Castro (TX) Heck (WA) Moulton Chu, Judy Gutie´rrez McGovern Benishek Crawford Granger Chu, Judy Higgins Murphy (FL) Cicilline Hahn McNerney Bilirakis Crenshaw Graves (GA) Cicilline Himes Nadler Clark (MA) Heck (WA) Meehan Bishop (GA) Cuellar Graves (LA) Clark (MA) Hinojosa Napolitano Clarke (NY) Higgins Meeks Bishop (MI) Culberson Graves (MO) Clarke (NY) Honda Neal Clay Himes Meng Bishop (UT) Curbelo (FL) Green, Gene Clawson (FL) Hoyer Nolan Cleaver Hinojosa Moore Black Davidson Griffith Clay Huffman Norcross Clyburn Honda Moulton Blackburn Davis, Rodney Grothman Cleaver Israel O’Rourke Cohen Hoyer Murphy (FL) Blum Denham Guinta Clyburn Jackson Lee Pallone Connolly Huffman Nadler Bost Dent Guthrie Cohen Jeffries Pascrell Conyers Israel Napolitano Boustany DeSantis Hanna Connolly Johnson (GA) Paulsen Cooper Jackson Lee Neal Brady (TX) DesJarlais Hardy Conyers Johnson, E. B. Payne Costa Jeffries Nolan Brat Diaz-Balart Harper Cooper Kaptur Pelosi Costello (PA) Johnson (GA) Norcross Bridenstine Donovan Harris Courtney Keating Perlmutter Courtney Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke Brooks (IN) Duffy Hartzler Crowley Kelly (IL) Peters Crowley Jolly Pallone Buchanan Duncan (SC) Heck (NV) Cummings Kennedy Pingree Cuellar Kaptur Pascrell Buck Duncan (TN) Hensarling Davis (CA) Kildee Pocan Cummings Keating Paulsen Bucshon Ellmers (NC) Herrera Beutler Davis, Danny Kilmer Polis Curbelo (FL) Kelly (IL) Payne Burgess Emmer (MN) Hice, Jody B. DeFazio Kind Price (NC) Davis (CA) Kennedy Pelosi Byrne Farenthold Hill DeGette Kirkpatrick Quigley Davis, Danny Kildee Perlmutter Calvert Fincher Holding Delaney Kuster Rangel DeFazio Kilmer Peters Carter (GA) Fleischmann Hudson DeLauro Langevin Reichert DeGette Kind Pingree Carter (TX) Fleming Huelskamp DelBene Larsen (WA) Rice (NY) Delaney Kinzinger (IL) Pocan Chabot Flores Huizenga (MI) DeSaulnier Larson (CT) Richmond DeLauro Kirkpatrick Polis Chaffetz Forbes Hultgren Deutch Lawrence Roybal-Allard DelBene Kuster Price (NC) Coffman Fortenberry Hunter Dingell Lee Royce

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.088 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4905 Ruiz Sewell (AL) Tsongas Jones Murphy (PA) Shimkus Schakowsky Smith (WA) Vela´ zquez Ruppersberger Sherman Van Hollen Jordan Neugebauer Shuster Schiff Speier Visclosky Rush Sinema Vargas Joyce Newhouse Simpson Schrader Swalwell (CA) Walz Ryan (OH) Sires Veasey Katko Noem Smith (MO) Scott (VA) Takano Wasserman Sa´ nchez, Linda Slaughter Vela´ zquez Kelly (MS) Nugent Smith (NE) Scott, David Thompson (CA) Schultz T. Smith (NJ) Visclosky Kelly (PA) Nunes Smith (TX) Serrano Thompson (MS) Waters, Maxine Sanchez, Loretta Smith (WA) Walz King (IA) Olson Stefanik Sewell (AL) Titus Watson Coleman Sanford Speier Wasserman King (NY) Palazzo Stewart Sherman Tonko Welch Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Schultz Sinema Torres Kinzinger (IL) Palmer Stivers Wilson (FL) Schakowsky Takano Waters, Maxine Kline Paulsen Stutzman Sires Tsongas Yarmuth Schiff Thompson (CA) Watson Coleman Knight Perry Thompson (PA) Slaughter Van Hollen Schrader Thompson (MS) Welch Labrador Peterson Thornberry Smith (NJ) Vargas Scott (VA) Titus Wilson (FL) LaHood Pittenger Tiberi Scott, David Tonko Yarmuth LaMalfa Pitts Tipton NOT VOTING—6 Serrano Torres Zeldin Lamborn Poliquin Trott Hastings Pascrell Poe (TX) Lance Pompeo Turner Marino Pearce Takai NOT VOTING—5 Latta Posey Upton Hastings Pearce Takai Long Price, Tom Valadao ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Marino Poe (TX) Loudermilk Ratcliffe Veasey The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Love Reed Vela There is 1 minute remaining. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Lucas Renacci Wagner The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Luetkemeyer Ribble Walberg b 2207 There is 1 minute remaining. Lummis Rice (SC) Walden MacArthur Rigell Walker So the amendment was agreed to. Marchant Roby Walorski The result of the vote was announced b 2203 Massie Roe (TN) Walters, Mimi McCarthy Rogers (AL) Weber (TX) as above recorded. So the amendment was agreed to. McCaul Rogers (KY) Webster (FL) AMENDMENT NO. 94 OFFERED BY MR. ZELDIN The result of the vote was announced McClintock Rohrabacher Wenstrup McHenry Rokita Westerman The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished as above recorded. McKinley Rooney (FL) Westmoreland business is the demand for a recorded AMENDMENT NO. 92 OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Whitfield vote on the amendment offered by the Rodgers Roskam Williams ALASKA gentleman from New York (Mr. ZELDIN) McSally Ross Wilson (SC) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Meadows Rothfus Wittman on which further proceedings were business is the demand for a recorded Meehan Rouzer Womack postponed and on which the ayes pre- vote on the amendment offered by the Messer Royce Woodall vailed by voice vote. Mica Russell Yoder gentleman from Alaska (Mr. YOUNG) on Miller (FL) Salmon Yoho The Clerk will redesignate the which further proceedings were post- Miller (MI) Scalise Young (AK) amendment. poned and on which the ayes prevailed Moolenaar Schweikert Young (IA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- by voice vote. Mooney (WV) Scott, Austin Young (IN) ment. Mullin Sensenbrenner Zeldin The Clerk will redesignate the Mulvaney Sessions Zinke RECORDED VOTE amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote The Clerk redesignated the amend- NOES—185 has been demanded. ment. Adams Doyle, Michael LoBiondo A recorded vote was ordered. RECORDED VOTE Aguilar F. Loebsack The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bass Duckworth Lofgren The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Beatty Edwards Lowenthal minute vote. has been demanded. Becerra Ellison Lowey The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Bera Engel Lujan Grisham vice, and there were—ayes 225, noes 202, Eshoo (NM) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Beyer not voting 6, as follows: Blumenauer Esty Luja´ n, Ben Ray minute vote. Bonamici Farr (NM) [Roll No. 462] Fitzpatrick Lynch The vote was taken by electronic de- Boyle, Brendan AYES—225 vice, and there were—ayes 242, noes 185, F. Foster Maloney, Frankel (FL) Carolyn Abraham Crenshaw Herrera Beutler not voting 6, as follows: Brady (PA) Brown (FL) Fudge Maloney, Sean Aderholt Culberson Hice, Jody B. [Roll No. 461] Brownley (CA) Gabbard Matsui Allen Davidson Hill Gallego McCollum Amash Davis, Rodney Holding AYES—242 Bustos Butterfield Garamendi McDermott Amodei Denham Hudson Abraham Graham Collins (GA) Gibson Capps McGovern Babin DeSantis Huelskamp Aderholt Collins (NY) Gohmert Grayson McNerney Barletta DesJarlais Huizenga (MI) Capuano Allen Comstock Goodlatte Green, Al Meeks Barr Diaz-Balart Hultgren Ca´ rdenas Amash Conaway Gosar Grijalva Meng Barton Duffy Hunter Carney Amodei Cook Gowdy Gutie´rrez Moore Benishek Duncan (SC) Hurd (TX) Carson (IN) Ashford Costello (PA) Granger Hahn Moulton Bilirakis Duncan (TN) Hurt (VA) Cartwright Babin Cramer Graves (GA) Heck (WA) Murphy (FL) Bishop (MI) Ellmers (NC) Issa Barletta Crawford Graves (LA) Castor (FL) Higgins Nadler Bishop (UT) Emmer (MN) Jenkins (KS) Barr Crenshaw Graves (MO) Castro (TX) Hill Napolitano Black Farenthold Jenkins (WV) Barton Cuellar Green, Gene Chu, Judy Himes Neal Blackburn Fincher Johnson (OH) Benishek Culberson Griffith Cicilline Hinojosa Nolan Blum Fleischmann Johnson, Sam Bilirakis Curbelo (FL) Grothman Clark (MA) Honda Norcross Bost Fleming Jolly Bishop (GA) Davidson Guinta Clarke (NY) Hoyer O’Rourke Boustany Flores Jones Bishop (MI) Davis, Rodney Guthrie Clawson (FL) Huffman Pallone Brady (TX) Forbes Jordan Bishop (UT) Denham Hanna Clay Israel Payne Brat Foxx Joyce Black Dent Hardy Cleaver Jackson Lee Pelosi Bridenstine Franks (AZ) Kelly (MS) Blackburn DeSantis Harper Clyburn Jeffries Perlmutter Brooks (AL) Frelinghuysen Kelly (PA) Blum DesJarlais Harris Cohen Johnson (GA) Peters Brooks (IN) Garrett King (IA) Bost Diaz-Balart Hartzler Connolly Johnson, E. B. Pingree Buchanan Gibbs King (NY) Boustany Donovan Heck (NV) Conyers Kaptur Pocan Buck Gohmert Kinzinger (IL) Brady (TX) Duffy Hensarling Cooper Keating Polis Bucshon Goodlatte Kline Brat Duncan (SC) Herrera Beutler Costa Kelly (IL) Price (NC) Burgess Gosar Knight Bridenstine Duncan (TN) Hice, Jody B. Courtney Kennedy Quigley Byrne Gowdy Labrador Brooks (AL) Ellmers (NC) Holding Crowley Kildee Rangel Calvert Granger LaHood Brooks (IN) Emmer (MN) Hudson Cummings Kilmer Reichert Carter (GA) Graves (GA) LaMalfa Buchanan Farenthold Huelskamp Davis (CA) Kind Rice (NY) Carter (TX) Graves (LA) Lamborn Buck Fincher Huizenga (MI) Davis, Danny Kirkpatrick Richmond Chabot Graves (MO) Lance Bucshon Fleischmann Hultgren DeFazio Kuster Roybal-Allard Chaffetz Griffith Latta Burgess Fleming Hunter DeGette Langevin Ruiz Coffman Grothman Long Byrne Flores Hurd (TX) Delaney Larsen (WA) Ruppersberger Cole Guinta Loudermilk Calvert Forbes Hurt (VA) DeLauro Larson (CT) Rush Collins (GA) Guthrie Love Carter (GA) Fortenberry Issa DelBene Lawrence Ryan (OH) Collins (NY) Hardy Lucas Carter (TX) Foxx Jenkins (KS) DeSaulnier Lee Sa´ nchez, Linda Comstock Harper Luetkemeyer Chabot Franks (AZ) Jenkins (WV) Deutch Levin T. Conaway Harris Lummis Chaffetz Frelinghuysen Johnson (OH) Dingell Lewis Sanchez, Loretta Cook Hartzler MacArthur Coffman Garrett Johnson, Sam Doggett Lieu, Ted Sanford Cramer Heck (NV) Marchant Cole Gibbs Jolly Dold Lipinski Sarbanes Crawford Hensarling Massie

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00089 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.089 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4906 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 McCarthy Reed Stutzman Thompson (CA) Van Hollen Wasserman Pallone Sanford Titus McCaul Renacci Thompson (PA) Thompson (MS) Vargas Schultz Pascrell Sarbanes Tonko McClintock Ribble Thornberry Titus Veasey Watson Coleman Payne Schakowsky Torres McHenry Rice (SC) Tiberi Tonko Vela Welch Pelosi Schiff Tsongas McKinley Rigell Tipton Torres Vela´ zquez Wilson (FL) Perlmutter Schrader Van Hollen McMorris Roby Trott Tsongas Visclosky Yarmuth Peters Scott (VA) Vargas Rodgers Roe (TN) Turner Upton Walz Pingree Scott, David Veasey McSally Rogers (AL) Pocan Serrano Valadao NOT VOTING—6 Vela Meadows Rogers (KY) Wagner Polis Sewell (AL) Vela´ zquez Messer Rohrabacher Price (NC) Sherman Walberg Hastings Pearce Takai Visclosky Mica Rokita Marino Poe (TX) Waters, Maxine Quigley Sinema Walden Walz Miller (FL) Rooney (FL) Rangel Sires Walker Wasserman Miller (MI) Roskam ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Rice (NY) Slaughter Moolenaar Ross Walorski Richmond Smith (NJ) Schultz Walters, Mimi The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Waters, Maxine Mooney (WV) Rothfus There is 1 minute remaining. Roybal-Allard Smith (WA) Mullin Rouzer Weber (TX) Ruiz Speier Watson Coleman Webster (FL) Welch Mulvaney Royce 2210 Ruppersberger Swalwell (CA) Murphy (PA) Russell Wenstrup b Ryan (OH) Takano Whitfield Neugebauer Salmon Westerman So the amendment was agreed to. Sa´ nchez, Linda Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) Newhouse Sanford Westmoreland The result of the vote was announced T. Thompson (MS) Yarmuth Noem Scalise Whitfield Nugent Schweikert Williams as above recorded. NOES—235 Nunes Scott, Austin Wilson (SC) AMENDMENT NO. 95 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER Abraham Graves (LA) Olson Olson Sensenbrenner Wittman The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Aderholt Graves (MO) Palazzo Palazzo Sessions Womack Palmer Shimkus business is the demand for a recorded Allen Griffith Palmer Woodall Amash Grothman Paulsen Perry Shuster Yoder vote on the amendment offered by the Pittenger Simpson Amodei Guinta Perry Yoho gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) Pitts Smith (MO) Babin Guthrie Peterson Young (AK) Poliquin Smith (NE) on which further proceedings were Barletta Hardy Pittenger Young (IA) Pompeo Smith (TX) postponed and on which the noes pre- Barr Harper Pitts Young (IN) Barton Harris Posey Stefanik vailed by voice vote. Poliquin Price, Tom Stewart Zeldin Benishek Hartzler Pompeo Ratcliffe Stivers Zinke The Clerk will redesignate the Bilirakis Heck (NV) Posey amendment. Bishop (MI) Hensarling Price, Tom NOES—202 The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Ratcliffe Black Hice, Jody B. Reed Adams Ellison Maloney, ment. Blackburn Hill Reichert Aguilar Engel Carolyn RECORDED VOTE Blum Holding Renacci Ashford Eshoo Maloney, Sean Bost Hudson The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Ribble Bass Esty Matsui Boustany Huelskamp Rice (SC) Beatty Farr McCollum has been demanded. Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Rigell Becerra Fitzpatrick McDermott A recorded vote was ordered. Brat Hultgren Roby Bera Fortenberry McGovern The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Bridenstine Hunter Roe (TN) Beyer Foster McNerney Brooks (AL) Hurd (TX) Rogers (AL) Bishop (GA) Frankel (FL) Meehan minute vote. Brooks (IN) Hurt (VA) Rogers (KY) Blumenauer Fudge Meeks The vote was taken by electronic de- Buck Issa Rohrabacher Bonamici Gabbard Meng vice, and there were—ayes 193, noes 235, Bucshon Jenkins (KS) Rokita Boyle, Brendan Gallego Moore Burgess Jenkins (WV) not voting 5, as follows: Rooney (FL) F. Garamendi Moulton Byrne Johnson (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Brady (PA) Gibson Murphy (FL) [Roll No. 463] Calvert Johnson, Sam Roskam Brown (FL) Graham Nadler Carter (GA) Jolly AYES—193 Ross Brownley (CA) Grayson Napolitano Carter (TX) Jordan Rothfus Bustos Green, Al Adams DeGette Keating Chabot Joyce Neal Rouzer Butterfield Green, Gene Nolan Aguilar Delaney Kelly (IL) Chaffetz Katko Royce Capps Grijalva Norcross Ashford DeLauro Kennedy Clawson (FL) Kelly (MS) Rush Capuano Gutie´rrez O’Rourke Bass DelBene Kildee Coffman Kelly (PA) Russell Ca´ rdenas Hahn Pallone Beatty DeSaulnier Kilmer Cole Kind Salmon Carney Hanna Pascrell Becerra Deutch Kirkpatrick Collins (GA) King (IA) Sanchez, Loretta Carson (IN) Heck (WA) Paulsen Bera Dingell Kuster Collins (NY) King (NY) Scalise Cartwright Higgins Payne Beyer Doggett Lance Comstock Kinzinger (IL) Schweikert Castor (FL) Himes Pelosi Bishop (GA) Dold Langevin Conaway Kline Scott, Austin Castro (TX) Hinojosa Perlmutter Blumenauer Doyle, Michael Larsen (WA) Cook Knight Sensenbrenner Chu, Judy Honda Peters Bonamici F. Larson (CT) Cramer Labrador Sessions Cicilline Hoyer Peterson Boyle, Brendan Duckworth Lawrence Crawford LaHood Clark (MA) Huffman Pingree F. Edwards Lee Crenshaw LaMalfa Shimkus Clarke (NY) Israel Pocan Brady (PA) Ellison Levin Cuellar Lamborn Shuster Clawson (FL) Jackson Lee Polis Brown (FL) Engel Lewis Culberson Latta Simpson Clay Jeffries Price (NC) Brownley (CA) Eshoo Lieu, Ted Davidson Long Smith (MO) Cleaver Johnson (GA) Quigley Buchanan Esty Lipinski Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Smith (NE) Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Rangel Bustos Farr LoBiondo Denham Love Smith (TX) Cohen Kaptur Reichert Butterfield Fitzpatrick Loebsack Dent Lucas Stefanik Connolly Katko Rice (NY) Capps Foster Lofgren DeSantis Luetkemeyer Stewart Conyers Keating Richmond Capuano Frankel (FL) Lowenthal DesJarlais Lummis Stivers Cooper Kelly (IL) Ros-Lehtinen Ca´ rdenas Fudge Lowey Diaz-Balart MacArthur Stutzman Costa Kennedy Roybal-Allard Carney Gabbard Lujan Grisham Donovan Marchant Thompson (PA) Costello (PA) Kildee Ruiz Carson (IN) Gallego (NM) Duffy Massie Thornberry Courtney Kilmer Ruppersberger Cartwright Garamendi Luja´ n, Ben Ray Duncan (SC) McCarthy Tiberi Crowley Kind Rush Castor (FL) Graham (NM) Duncan (TN) McCaul Tipton Cuellar Kirkpatrick Ryan (OH) Castro (TX) Grayson Lynch Ellmers (NC) McClintock Trott Cummings Kuster Sa´ nchez, Linda Chu, Judy Green, Al Maloney, Emmer (MN) McHenry Turner Curbelo (FL) Langevin T. Cicilline Green, Gene Carolyn Farenthold McKinley Upton Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Sanchez, Loretta Clark (MA) Grijalva Maloney, Sean Fincher McMorris Valadao Davis, Danny Larson (CT) Sarbanes Clarke (NY) Gutie´rrez Matsui Fleischmann Rodgers Wagner DeFazio Lawrence Schakowsky Clay Hahn McCollum Fleming McSally Walberg DeGette Lee Schiff Cleaver Hanna McDermott Flores Meadows Walden Delaney Levin Schrader Clyburn Heck (WA) McGovern Forbes Messer Walker DeLauro Lewis Scott (VA) Cohen Higgins McNerney Fortenberry Mica Walorski DelBene Lieu, Ted Scott, David Connolly Himes Meehan Foxx Miller (FL) Walters, Mimi Dent Lipinski Serrano Conyers Hinojosa Meeks Franks (AZ) Miller (MI) Weber (TX) DeSaulnier LoBiondo Sewell (AL) Cooper Honda Meng Frelinghuysen Moolenaar Webster (FL) Deutch Loebsack Sherman Costa Hoyer Moore Garrett Mooney (WV) Wenstrup Dingell Lofgren Sinema Costello (PA) Huffman Moulton Gibbs Mullin Westerman Doggett Lowenthal Sires Courtney Israel Murphy (FL) Gibson Mulvaney Westmoreland Dold Lowey Slaughter Crowley Jackson Lee Nadler Gohmert Murphy (PA) Williams Donovan Lujan Grisham Smith (NJ) Cummings Jeffries Napolitano Goodlatte Neugebauer Wilson (SC) Doyle, Michael (NM) Smith (WA) Curbelo (FL) Johnson (GA) Neal Gosar Newhouse Wittman F. Luja´ n, Ben Ray Speier Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Nolan Gowdy Noem Womack Duckworth (NM) Swalwell (CA) Davis, Danny Jones Norcross Granger Nugent Woodall Edwards Lynch Takano DeFazio Kaptur O’Rourke Graves (GA) Nunes Yoder

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.091 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4907 Yoho Young (IA) Zeldin Pocan Schakowsky Titus NOT VOTING—5 Young (AK) Young (IN) Zinke Polis Schiff Tonko Hastings Pearce Takai Price (NC) Schrader Torres Marino Poe (TX) NOT VOTING—5 Quigley Scott (VA) Tsongas Hastings Pearce Takai Rangel Scott, David Van Hollen ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Marino Poe (TX) Reichert Serrano Vargas Rice (NY) Sewell (AL) Veasey The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Richmond Sherman Vela There is 1 minute remaining. The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Ros-Lehtinen Sinema Vela´ zquez There is 1 minute remaining. Roybal-Allard Sires Visclosky b 2218 Ruiz Slaughter Walz Ruppersberger Smith (WA) Wasserman Messrs. COHEN and RUSH changed b 2213 Rush Speier Schultz their vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois Ryan (OH) Stefanik Waters, Maxine So the amendment was rejected. Sa´ nchez, Linda Swalwell (CA) Watson Coleman The result of the vote was announced changed his vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ T. Takano Welch So the amendment was rejected. Sanchez, Loretta Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) as above recorded. The result of the vote was announced Sarbanes Thompson (MS) Yarmuth AMENDMENT NO. 97 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER as above recorded. NOES—234 The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded AMENDMENT NO. 96 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER Abraham Griffith Paulsen The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Aderholt Grothman Perry vote on the amendment offered by the business is the demand for a recorded Allen Guinta Peterson gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) vote on the amendment offered by the Amash Guthrie Pittenger on which further proceedings were Amodei Hardy Pitts postponed and on which the noes pre- gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) Babin Harper Poliquin on which further proceedings were Barletta Harris Pompeo vailed by voice vote. postponed and on which the noes pre- Barr Hartzler Posey The Clerk will redesignate the Barton Heck (NV) vailed by voice vote. Price, Tom amendment. Benishek Hensarling Ratcliffe The Clerk redesignated the amend- The Clerk will redesignate the Bilirakis Herrera Beutler Reed amendment. Bishop (GA) Hice, Jody B. Renacci ment. Bishop (MI) Hill Ribble RECORDED VOTE The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bishop (UT) Holding ment. Rice (SC) The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Black Hudson Rigell Blackburn Huelskamp RECORDED VOTE Roby has been demanded. Blum Huizenga (MI) Roe (TN) A recorded vote was ordered. The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Bost Hultgren Rogers (AL) has been demanded. Boustany Hunter The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Rogers (KY) Brady (TX) Hurd (TX) minute vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Rohrabacher Brat Hurt (VA) The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Rokita The vote was taken by electronic de- Bridenstine Issa vice, and there were—ayes 192, noes 236, minute vote. Brooks (AL) Jenkins (KS) Rooney (FL) The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (IN) Jenkins (WV) Roskam not voting 5, as follows: Ross vice, and there were—ayes 194, noes 234, Buchanan Johnson (OH) [Roll No. 465] Buck Johnson, Sam Rothfus not voting 5, as follows: Bucshon Jones Rouzer AYES—192 [Roll No. 464] Burgess Jordan Royce Adams Doggett Lawrence Byrne Joyce Russell Aguilar Dold Lee AYES—194 Calvert Katko Salmon Ashford Doyle, Michael Levin Adams DeSaulnier Kilmer Carter (GA) Kelly (MS) Sanford Bass F. Lewis Aguilar Deutch Kind Carter (TX) Kelly (PA) Scalise Beatty Duckworth Lieu, Ted Ashford Dingell Kirkpatrick Chabot King (IA) Schweikert Becerra Edwards LoBiondo Bass Doggett Kuster Chaffetz King (NY) Scott, Austin Bera Ellison Loebsack Beatty Dold Langevin Clawson (FL) Kinzinger (IL) Sensenbrenner Beyer Engel Lofgren Becerra Donovan Larsen (WA) Coffman Kline Sessions Bilirakis Eshoo Lowenthal Bera Doyle, Michael Larson (CT) Cole Knight Shimkus Blumenauer Esty Lowey Beyer F. Lawrence Collins (GA) Labrador Shuster Bonamici Farr Lujan Grisham Blumenauer Duckworth Lee Collins (NY) LaHood Simpson Boyle, Brendan Foster (NM) Bonamici Edwards Levin Comstock LaMalfa Smith (MO) F. Frankel (FL) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Boyle, Brendan Ellison Lewis Conaway Lamborn Smith (NE) Brady (PA) Frelinghuysen (NM) F. Engel Lieu, Ted Cook Lance Smith (NJ) Brown (FL) Fudge Lynch Brady (PA) Eshoo Lipinski Cramer Latta Smith (TX) Brownley (CA) Gabbard Maloney, Brown (FL) Esty Loebsack Crawford LoBiondo Stewart Buchanan Gallego Carolyn Brownley (CA) Farr Lofgren Crenshaw Long Stivers Bustos Garamendi Maloney, Sean Bustos Fitzpatrick Lowenthal Cuellar Loudermilk Stutzman Butterfield Graham Matsui Butterfield Foster Lowey Culberson Love Thompson (PA) Capps Grayson McCollum Capps Frankel (FL) Lujan Grisham Davidson Lucas Thornberry Capuano Green, Al McDermott ´ Capuano Fudge (NM) Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Tiberi Cardenas Green, Gene McGovern ´ ´ Cardenas Gabbard Lujan, Ben Ray Denham Lummis Tipton Carney Grijalva McNerney ´ Carney Gallego (NM) Dent MacArthur Trott Carson (IN) Gutierrez Meeks Carson (IN) Garamendi Lynch DeSantis Marchant Cartwright Hahn Meng Turner Cartwright Gibson Maloney, DesJarlais Massie Castor (FL) Heck (WA) Moore Upton Castor (FL) Graham Carolyn Diaz-Balart McCarthy Castro (TX) Higgins Moulton Valadao Castro (TX) Grayson Maloney, Sean Duffy McCaul Chu, Judy Himes Murphy (FL) Wagner Chu, Judy Green, Al Matsui Duncan (SC) McClintock Cicilline Hinojosa Nadler Walberg Cicilline Green, Gene McCollum Duncan (TN) McHenry Clark (MA) Honda Napolitano Clark (MA) Grijalva McDermott Ellmers (NC) McKinley Walden Clarke (NY) Hoyer Neal Clarke (NY) Gutie´rrez McGovern Emmer (MN) McMorris Walker Clawson (FL) Huffman Nolan Clay Hahn McNerney Farenthold Rodgers Walorski Clay Israel Norcross Cleaver Hanna Meehan Fincher McSally Walters, Mimi Cleaver Jackson Lee O’Rourke Clyburn Heck (WA) Meeks Fleischmann Meadows Weber (TX) Clyburn Jeffries Pallone Cohen Higgins Meng Fleming Messer Webster (FL) Cohen Johnson (GA) Pascrell Connolly Himes Moore Flores Mica Wenstrup Connolly Johnson, E. B. Payne Conyers Hinojosa Moulton Forbes Miller (FL) Westerman Conyers Jolly Pelosi Cooper Honda Murphy (FL) Fortenberry Miller (MI) Westmoreland Courtney Jones Perlmutter Costa Hoyer Nadler Foxx Moolenaar Whitfield Crowley Kaptur Peters Costello (PA) Huffman Napolitano Franks (AZ) Mooney (WV) Williams Cummings Keating Pingree Courtney Israel Neal Frelinghuysen Mullin Wilson (SC) Curbelo (FL) Kelly (IL) Pocan Crowley Jackson Lee Nolan Garrett Mulvaney Wittman Davis (CA) Kennedy Poliquin Cummings Jeffries Norcross Gibbs Murphy (PA) Womack Davis, Danny Kildee Polis Curbelo (FL) Johnson (GA) O’Rourke Gohmert Neugebauer Woodall DeFazio Kilmer Price (NC) Davis (CA) Johnson, E. B. Pallone Goodlatte Newhouse Yoder DeGette Kind Quigley Davis, Danny Jolly Pascrell Gosar Noem Yoho Delaney Kirkpatrick Rangel DeFazio Kaptur Payne Gowdy Nugent Young (AK) DeLauro Kuster Reichert DeGette Keating Pelosi Granger Nunes Young (IA) DelBene Lance Rice (NY) Delaney Kelly (IL) Perlmutter Graves (GA) Olson Young (IN) DeSaulnier Langevin Richmond DeLauro Kennedy Peters Graves (LA) Palazzo Zeldin Deutch Larsen (WA) Ros-Lehtinen DelBene Kildee Pingree Graves (MO) Palmer Zinke Dingell Larson (CT) Roybal-Allard

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.092 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4908 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Ruiz Sewell (AL) Van Hollen NOT VOTING—5 direct contravention to the text of the Ruppersberger Sherman Vargas Hastings Pearce Takai Clean Water Act and essentially bars Rush Sires Veasey Marino Poe (TX) Ryan (OH) Slaughter Vela the executive from being able to imple- Sa´ nchez, Linda Smith (NJ) Vela´ zquez b 2222 ment the environmental safeguards T. Smith (WA) Visclosky contemplated in the act. So the amendment was rejected. Sanchez, Loretta Speier Wasserman The fourth rider, section 427, blocks The result of the vote was announced Sanford Swalwell (CA) Schultz the EPA and the Army Corps of Engi- Sarbanes Takano Waters, Maxine as above recorded. Schakowsky Thompson (CA) Watson Coleman neers’ Clean Water Rule, which re- AMENDMENT NO. 98 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER Schiff Thompson (MS) Welch stores critical pollution standards to Schrader Titus Wilson (FL) The Acting CHAIR (Mr. WOODALL). It our Nation’s small streams and wet- Scott (VA) Tonko Yarmuth is now in order to consider amendment lands. At stake is the protection of al- Scott, David Torres No. 98 printed in House Report 114–683. Serrano Tsongas most 60 percent of U.S. streams. Head- Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an waters and nonperennial streams sup- NOES—236 amendment at the desk. ply drinking water to more than 117 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Abraham Graves (LA) Palazzo million Americans. Aderholt Graves (MO) Palmer designate the amendment. American businesses need certainty. Allen Griffith Paulsen The text of the amendment is as fol- They need to know when the Federal Amash Grothman Perry lows: Government has authority and when it Amodei Guinta Peterson At the end of the bill (before the short doesn’t. Without updated guidance, Babin Guthrie Pittenger title), insert the following: Barletta Hanna Pitts businesses will often not know when SEC. . None of the funds made available Barr Hardy Pompeo ll they need an Army Corps permit. This Barton Harper Posey by this Act may be used to implement or en- uncertainty will continue in the light force section 120, 425, 426, or 427. Benishek Harris Price, Tom of the recent Supreme Court decision Bishop (GA) Hartzler Ratcliffe The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and underscores the need for the Clean Bishop (MI) Heck (NV) Reed House Resolution 820, the gentleman Bishop (UT) Hensarling Renacci Water Rule to clarify the limits of Fed- Black Herrera Beutler Ribble from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) and a Mem- eral authority. Blackburn Hice, Jody B. Rice (SC) ber opposed each will control 5 min- These riders are a far cry from sen- Blum Hill Rigell utes. sible adjustments to the Clean Water Bost Holding Roby The Chair recognizes the gentleman Act. On the contrary, they are just the Boustany Hudson Roe (TN) from Virginia. Brady (TX) Huelskamp Rogers (AL) latest in a seemingly endless effort to Brat Huizenga (MI) Rogers (KY) Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, this undo clean water protections and regu- Bridenstine Hultgren Rohrabacher amendment simply strips the dirty latory clarity. All four of these riders Brooks (AL) Hunter Rokita water riders in this bill. These four poi- are not only unnecessary, they pose a Brooks (IN) Hurd (TX) Rooney (FL) son pill riders do not need to be in the Buck Hurt (VA) Roskam significant threat to water quality, Bucshon Issa Ross bill. Each in its own right is a good ex- public health, and fish and wildlife pop- Burgess Jenkins (KS) Rothfus ample of a bad rider, and together they ulations. Byrne Jenkins (WV) Rouzer represent an assault on clean water, an Just as important is poison pill rid- Calvert Johnson (OH) Royce attempt to forcibly supplant Agency ers like these that prevent us from Carter (GA) Johnson, Sam Russell expertise with ideology. Carter (TX) Jordan Salmon doing our jobs and pass appropriations Chabot Joyce Scalise The first dirty water rider, section bills that have any chance of passing Chaffetz Katko Schweikert 120, undermines the Interior Depart- the Senate, any chance of being signed Coffman Kelly (MS) Scott, Austin ment’s Stream Protection Rule which by our President. I urge my colleagues Cole Kelly (PA) Sensenbrenner updates regulations which would allow Collins (GA) King (IA) Sessions to oppose these riders and support this Collins (NY) King (NY) Shimkus coal mining companies to pollute and amendment. Comstock Kinzinger (IL) Shuster often extinguish altogether our moun- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Conaway Kline Simpson tain streams. We need this rule, and it of my time. Cook Knight Sinema is sufficiently flexible to accommodate Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise Cooper Labrador Smith (MO) regional variability. It is stringent Costa LaHood Smith (NE) in opposition to the amendment. Costello (PA) LaMalfa Smith (TX) enough to protect the people of Appa- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Cramer Lamborn Stefanik lachia from the negative health and en- from California is recognized for 5 min- Crawford Latta Stewart vironmental impacts of mountaintop utes. Crenshaw Lipinski Stivers removal mining. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, first, I Cuellar Long Stutzman The second dirty water rider, section Culberson Loudermilk Thompson (PA) want to point out that we have had Davidson Love Thornberry 425, prohibits the EPA from updating separate and stand-alone debates on Davis, Rodney Lucas Tiberi the definition of fill material under the each of the provisions that the gen- Denham Luetkemeyer Tipton Clean Water Act. It was never congres- tleman is trying to address, so obvi- Dent Lummis Trott sional intent to allow mining refuse ously we have already had this debate. DeSantis MacArthur Turner DesJarlais Marchant Upton and similar material—some of it haz- I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman Diaz-Balart Massie Valadao ardous—to qualify as fill material and from West Virginia (Mr. JENKINS). Donovan McCarthy Wagner thereby bypass a more thorough envi- Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Duffy McCaul Walberg ronmental review and meet Federal Chairman, I rise in opposition to this Duncan (SC) McClintock Walden pollution standards. amendment. Over the last few days, we Duncan (TN) McHenry Walker Ellmers (NC) McKinley Walorski Downstream water users have every have heard from our colleagues across Emmer (MN) McMorris Walters, Mimi right to be concerned that the section the aisle that it is the market that is Farenthold Rodgers Walz 404 process fails to protect them from responsible for the downturn in coal, Fincher McSally Weber (TX) the discharge of hazardous substances. not this administration’s regulations. Fitzpatrick Meadows Webster (FL) To freeze those definitions in time, as Fleischmann Meehan Wenstrup But if you issue regulation upon regu- Fleming Messer Westerman section 425 does, ties the hands of im- lation that completely overhauls the Flores Mica Westmoreland plementing agencies despite evolving entire industry sector, is that really Forbes Miller (FL) Whitfield scientific understanding and current just the market at work? Fortenberry Miller (MI) Williams regulatory insights. Current and future Instead of acknowledging that it is Foxx Moolenaar Wilson (SC) Franks (AZ) Mooney (WV) Wittman administrations must have the discre- the onerous regulations that play a big Garrett Mullin Womack tion to implement key terms and clar- part in the problems impacting the Gibbs Mulvaney Woodall ify them when needed. coal industry, this administration has Gibson Murphy (PA) Yoder The third dirty water rider, section blamed coal’s troubles on the market; Gohmert Neugebauer Yoho 426, requires that certain dredge and and, incredibly, this has been what our Goodlatte Newhouse Young (AK) Gosar Noem Young (IA) fill activities be completely exempted friends on the opposite side of the aisle Gowdy Nugent Young (IN) from the permitting process. This is in seem to agree with. Granger Nunes Zeldin Graves (GA) Olson Zinke

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.094 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4909 b 2230 strike; therefore, this amendment is Offshore fracking has been occurring They are minimizing the devastating totally unnecessary. Nevertheless, the for over 20 years off California’s coast, impacts of regulations like Office of committee included each of these pro- and yet we know very little about the Surface Mining’s proposed stream pro- visions for sound reasons, and each impacts on our oceans. That is why, tection rule. have their own merit. Broadly speak- last year, I introduced H.R. 1951, the So let me tell you about the real- ing, these policy provisions are in- Offshore Fracking Transparency and world consequences: lost jobs, lost rev- cluded in the bill to put the brakes on Review Act, which would require an en- enues, lost taxes, lost resources. The flawed policies that this administra- vironmental impact statement to be stream protection rule would reduce tion is trying to implement. produced for fracking and acid well total recoverable coal by 65 percent. I urge my colleagues to oppose this stimulation. We simply must know That means a decrease of $3 billion in amendment. more about these activities before they coal taxes. Our towns and counties rely Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of should continue. on the revenue to pay for schools, po- my time. While my legislation has not been af- lice, emergency services, and so much Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I would just forded a hearing, the Bureau of Ocean more. agree with the distinguished chairman Energy Management, BOEM, and the A big drop in coal production means of this committee that, yes, we have Bureau of Safety and Environmental a big drop in good-paying jobs. Over had debates. It is important that we Enforcement, BSEE, completed a pro- 100,000 jobs are at risk because of this continue the debates, and ultimately, grammatic assessment providing the rule. Coal puts food on the table, pays wisdom will emerge. It is this back- first attempt to examine offshore well the bills, and supports our families. and-forth, hopefully, that gets us to stimulation treatments, which resulted The Acting CHAIR. The time of the the very best policies and the very best in a legal settlement with stakeholders gentleman has expired. laws. in my congressional district earlier Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I yield Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of this year. the gentleman an additional 30 sec- my time. This assessment confirmed that the onds. The Acting CHAIR. The question is potential for negative impacts on the Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. With- on the amendment offered by the gen- environment and wildlife from offshore out the good jobs coal provides, fami- tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). fracking and acid well stimulation, as lies are having to make tough deci- The question was taken; and the Act- well as the many unknowns as to the sions, decisions that will impact these ing Chair announced that the noes ap- extent of the impacts, are well con- individuals’ lives: How will they get peared to have it. firmed. Despite this, they decided that their bills paid? How will they make Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a more thorough analysis of potential their car payment or their house pay- a recorded vote. impacts would not be undertaken. ment? The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Regrettably, this has resulted in a It is time we stand up for these hard- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- missed opportunity to fully examine working miners, their families, and ceedings on the amendment offered by the risks posed by these treatments American energy. Therefore, I urge op- the gentleman from Virginia will be through a full environmental impact position to this amendment. postponed. statement, as my legislation would re- Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I heartily AMENDMENT NO. 99 OFFERED BY MRS. CAPPS quire. Additionally, there is a severe agree with my friend from West Vir- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order lack of transparency as to what types ginia that it is time we stand up for to consider amendment No. 99 printed of chemicals are being used for track- coal miners and their families. It is in House Report 114–683. ing and well stimulation activities and time we stand up for their health. I Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I have how they would be polluting our don’t know West Virginia’s health sta- an amendment at the desk. waters. tistics, but I do know those from The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will So I join my constituents in express- southwest Virginia. They, unfortu- designate the amendment. ing significant concerns over the im- nately, have the highest negative The text of the amendment is as fol- pacts that these activities may have on health consequences of any counties in lows: our local environment, marine life, and Virginia. public health. The New York Times did a story a At the end of the bill (before the short Given the many questions sur- title), insert the following: few years ago about the 20 counties in SEC. ll. None of the funds made available rounding the impacts of offshore America where the death rate was by this Act may be used to process any appli- fracking activities, my amendment going up. Seven were in the coalfields cation under the Outer Continental Shelf would prohibit the use of funds to proc- of southwest Virginia. The incidence of Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.) for a permit ess any application for a permit to drill sickness, birth defects, cancer, and all to drill or a permit to modify, that would au- or permit to modify that includes hy- kinds of illnesses are much higher thorize use of hydraulic fracturing or acid draulic fracking and acid well stimula- when you look at the streams that well stimulation treatment in the Pacific tion in the Pacific Outer Continental have been buried by coal refuse. Outer Continental Shelf. Shelf. This would provide a pause in ac- Let’s look at this. In this so-called The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to tivities to allow us to study both the war on coal, no administration has put House Resolution 820, the gentlewoman need to extend the life of these wells as as much money into research on trying from California (Mrs. CAPPS) and a well as the safety and long-term im- to bring coal back—coal gasification Member opposed each will control 5 pacts of these activities. and carbon capture sequestration—try- minutes. My amendment provides a measured ing to make coal a vital part of our The Chair recognizes the gentle- approach to a very uncertain practice economy again, without the health woman from California. that could have long-term and severe consequences and without environ- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, despite consequences to our oceans and public mental consequences. This is what we technological improvements, we know health. I urge my colleagues to support are trying to do. that extracting, transporting, and it. We cherish these people also. Let’s burning oil and gas is a dirty and dan- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance take care of them in a strong way rath- gerous business. There is simply no dis- of my time. er than subjecting them to environ- puting that. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise mental conditions and lifestyles that Our reliance on these outdated fuel in opposition to the amendment. destroy their lives. sources is placing people and our envi- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of ronment at risk. This is especially true from California is recognized for 5 min- my time. for offshore drilling and the activities utes. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, as I men- used to extract as much oil and gas as Mr. CALVERT. First, I want to say I tioned earlier, we already had a num- possible from these wells, methods have enjoyed serving with the gentle- ber of debates about each of the provi- such as hydraulic fracturing, called woman from California for a number of sions that the gentleman is trying to fracking, and acid well stimulation. years. We have shared many a plane

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00093 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.199 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 ride back and forth here to Wash- So I am opposed to this amendment. Whether it is individuals like Cliven ington, D.C., but we disagree on this I yield back the balance of my time. Bundy who believe they are above the issue. The Acting CHAIR. The question is law and refuse to pay below-market, In May, the Department of the Inte- on the amendment offered by the gen- federally subsidized grazing fees, vio- rior issued a finding of no significant tlewoman from California (Mrs. lent seditionists plotting to bomb a impact with respect to these oper- CAPPS). Federal facility, or treasure hunters ations. This followed a review of 23 oil The question was taken; and the Act- determined to deface and loot precious and gas platforms currently operating ing Chair announced that the noes ap- cultural resources, law enforcement of- off the shore of California. The review peared to have it. ficers at Federal land management drew upon the best available science Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I de- agencies enforce critical laws like the and reaffirms these operations are op- mand a recorded vote. Endangered Species Act, the Lacey erating as safely as they should. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Act, the Native Americans Graves Pro- The amendment is nothing more clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tection and Repatriation Act, and they than another attempt to restrict off- ceedings on the amendment offered by deserve our support. shore development for oil and gas. I op- the gentlewoman from California will But despite these important func- pose the amendment and encourage my be postponed. tions, House Republicans aim to strip colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ AMENDMENT NO. 100 OFFERED BY MR. GRIJALVA Federal land management agencies of Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order their law enforcement authority, going of my time. to consider amendment No. 100 printed so far as to introduce legislation, H.R. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, also to 4571, to completely dissolve BLM and my colleague with whom I have en- in House Report 114–683. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, I Forest Service law enforcement au- joyed serving and with whom we share have an amendment at the desk. thority. a particular affinity for a certain por- To do so would be disrespectful and The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tion of a coastline along my district outright dangerous. Instead of pouring designate the amendment. which I know he and I both appreciate, gasoline on the fire and contributing to The text of the amendment is as fol- I want to close by reiterating that oil the climate that leads to violent armed lows: and gas extraction, transportation, and occupations, we should stand up for the combustion is inherently risky and At the end of the bill (before the short integrity of the Federal law enforce- dirty. And this we do know. There is no title), insert the following new section: ment officers, and not cast them away SEC. ll. None of the funds made available denying it. by this Act may be used to terminate— with scorn, neglect or disrespect. But what we don’t know equally con- (1) the Law Enforcement and Investiga- With this amendment, we have an op- cerns me. We have very little knowl- tions unit of the Forest Service; or portunity to send a clear message that edge of the long-term impacts of off- (2) the Office of Law Enforcement and Se- Congress supports Federal law enforce- shore fracking and well stimulations curity of the Bureau of Land Management. ment officers and the rule of law across on our oceans and our marine life as The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to our public lands. well as our public health, yet these ac- House Resolution 820, the gentleman Please support this amendment to tivities continue to occur off our coast. from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and a ensure that none of the funds made available by the bill can be used to b 2240 Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. abolish BLM or Forest Service law en- Mr. Chairman, my amendment sim- The Chair recognizes the gentleman forcement units. I urge my colleagues ply provides a pause in the use of from Arizona. to support federal law enforcement of- fracking and acid well stimulation on Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, this ficers by voting in favor of this simple, the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf so amendment will ensure that none of commonsense and, indeed, reassuring that we have the chance to evaluate the funds made available by this legis- amendment. the need for and potential impacts of I reserve the balance of my time. lation are used to abolish the Bureau of these practices. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I rise in Let’s make sure we fully understand Land Management or the U.S. Forest opposition to this amendment. the potential damage we are doing to Service law enforcement units. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman our sensitive coastal and ocean envi- BLM and the Forest Service law en- from California is recognized for 5 min- ronments, the species that live in forcement units are highly specialized, utes. them, and our public health. highly trained professionals respon- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, the bill I urge my colleagues to support this sible for enforcing a range of Federal provides funds for law enforcement amendment. laws across our public lands. These re- functions of the Forest Service and the I yield back the balance of my time. sponsibilities include enforcing grazing Bureau of Land Management. Even if Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, in regulations, monitoring mine safety, these agencies wanted to, they could closing, I would like to say that BSEE protecting archaeological resources, not eliminate their law enforcement has done an enormous amount of study and enforcing fire restrictions. offices and responsibility. Neither and assessment. They continue to do so A vote for this amendment will sim- could they provide more or less funding as they look at the operations of oil ply send the message that Congress for them without the approval of the and gas industry in California, cer- supports these important responsibil- Appropriations Committee, and this tainly off the coast of California. ities and does not condone any effort to committee has no desire to end the law Many people don’t realize how large a undermine or eliminate this important enforcement function of either the For- producer the State of California is in Federal authority and the officers in est Service or the Bureau of Land Man- the oil and gas industry. It has a long those law enforcement units. agement. history in the State of California, one Today, more than ever, Federal law This amendment has no purpose and, of the largest oil companies in the enforcement officers charged with pro- therefore, it is not needed. It is nothing country, Chevron, still one of the few tecting our public lands deserve our re- more than a nuisance amendment, in that operates out of the State of Cali- spect and support. Tragically marked my opinion. I would urge my col- fornia, and we are certainly very proud by the illegal occupation of the leagues to oppose the amendment. of that. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by I reserve the balance of my time. It has not been a perfect history, but armed militants earlier this year—an Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, H.R. the science has improved. The produc- occupation, I remind you, that House 4571, does exactly that, strips the au- tion practices have improved, and it is Republicans refused to officially con- thority. And Congress can and has the certainly an important part of our demn—there is a growing hostility to- authority to strip from law enforce- economy, and we want to make sure ward Federal land management and is ment units and Forest Service and Bu- that they continue to operate safely. increasingly exposing Federal law en- reau of Land Management their au- We are going to make sure that these forcement officers to violence, threats thority and their ability to enforce the agencies do the necessary regulatory of violence, intimidation, and dis- laws that they have been responsible work that they need to do. respect. under their jurisdiction to enforce.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.201 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4911 So this amendment, as I said earlier, plication approved to divert up to 8.2 Congress can help ensure compliance with is a reassurance that the intentions are million gallons per day from Lake the Great Lakes Compact by prohibiting fed- both good intentions, to retain these Michigan, most of which will be re- eral funds from being used by states to break the strict guidelines laid out in the Compact. services, but that, by approving this turned after being treated. Predicted to be more valuable than oil, our amendment, we effectively negate and This diversion request was only ap- abundant fresh water resources are the envy hold harmless and impotent the proved after conditions were met low- of many who suffer from already strained, present legislation that is out there to, ering the volume of water to be with- polluted, or disappearing water resources. indeed, get rid of these units. drawn as well as reducing the service Congress must protect the integrity of the Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance territory it would be provided to. Compact if we are to protect Great Lakes water quantity for future generations. of my time. b 2250 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, as I Going forward, it will be important ALLIANCE FOR THE GREAT LAKES, said earlier, there is no need for this to ensure that the approval of this re- JULY 12, 2016. amendment, and I would oppose this quest does not set a precedent that will Hon. BRIAN HIGGINS, amendment. House of Representatives, threaten to deplete this resource by en- I yield back the balance of my time. Washington, DC. Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, I couraging further diversion requests DEAR CONGRESSMAN HIGGINS: On behalf of yield back the balance of my time. that do not uphold the strict water the Alliance for the Great Lakes, I thank The Acting CHAIR. The question is management standards outlined in the you for offering an amendment to H.R. 5536, the Interior and Environment Appropria- on the amendment offered by the gen- compact. As freshwater supplies in other parts of the country and the tions bill, regarding compliance with the tleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA). world dwindle, the desire to divert Great Lakes Compact. The Alliance for the The question was taken; and the Act- Great Lakes is pleased to support this ing Chair announced that the noes ap- water by tanker or the construction of amendment. peared to have it. pipelines could become a greater threat The Alliance for the Great Lakes appre- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chair, I demand to the Great Lakes. ciates that you recognize the importance of the Great Lakes to our region, our commu- a recorded vote. The Great Lakes are a nonrenewable source. Less than 1 percent of the nities, and our way of life. The Great Lakes The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to provide economic engines for our commu- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- water is renewed annually through rainfall and snow melt. The onslaught nities and recreational opportunities for ceedings on the amendment offered by families. They hold almost 20 percent of the the gentleman from Arizona will be of climate change will likely cause world’s surface fresh water and supply drink- postponed. water levels to decline in the future. Ir- ing water to more than 30 million people. In responsibly diverting water from the order to protect this amazing resource, the AMENDMENT NO. 101 OFFERED BY MR. HIGGINS basin could threaten the fragile eco- Great Lakes Compact was adopted in 2008. It The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order system, putting fish and wildlife at provides significant protections to Great to consider amendment No. 101 printed risk by degrading water quality and Lakes water because it prohibits diversions in House Report 114–683. damaging habitats. of Great Lakes water, with limited excep- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr Chairman, I have This amendment is supported by the tions, and requires each state to enact water an amendment at the desk. management programs for in-basin water Alliance for the Great Lakes, the Na- use. Your amendment is a good reminder of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tional Wildlife Foundation, and Citi- designate the amendment. how important the Great Lakes Compact is zens Campaign for the Environment. to protecting this precious natural resource. The text of the amendment is as fol- Recently the Compact Council approved lows: [From Citizens Campaign for the Environment] with conditions the first diversion request At the end of the bill (before the short under the exception standards of the Great MEMORANDUM OF SUPPORT: COMPLIANCE WITH title), insert the following: Lakes Compact. This diversion will serve the THE GREAT LAKES COMPACT COMPLIANCE WITH GREAT LAKES COMPACT City of Waukesha, Wisconsin. Given this de- AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5538—HIGGINS velopment, the Alliance for the Great Lakes SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Background supports your amendment that seeks to up- by this Act may be used by a State in con- While seemingly inexhaustible, the Great hold the spirit and intent of the Great Lakes travention of the interstate compact regard- Lakes are truly a gift of the glaciers, as rain- Compact. The Alliance for the Great Lakes ing water resources in the Great Lakes—St. fall and snowmelt only naturally replenish and our partners will work to ensure that Lawrence River Basin consented to and ap- about one percent of the water annually. this diversion approval with conditions is en- proved by Congress in Public Law 110–342. Once water removal from the Great Lakes forced and sets a high bar for any future di- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to for any reason extends beyond one percent version requests. House Resolution 820, the gentleman annually, lake levels will decrease. The ex- Thank you for your continued leadership from New York (Mr. HIGGINS) and a isting strains on this fragile ecosystem, such on Great Lakes issues. Member opposed each will control 5 as pollution, invasive species, and climate Sincerely, MOLLY M. FLANAGAN. minutes. change, will only be exacerbated if the sheer The Chair recognizes the gentleman quantity of water is jeopardized by Great Lakes water export. JULY 12, 2016. from New York. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Hon. BRIAN HIGGINS, Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Chairman, at the Water Resources Compact has been law in House of Representatives, outset, I would like to thank the chair- New York and the United States since 2008. Washington, DC. man and the ranking member for their The Compact is a valuable interstate agree- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE HIGGINS: On behalf work on this appropriations bill. While ment that builds on century-old interstate of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and our 248,000 members and supporters in not perfect, the bill funds the Great and international protections for the Great Lakes. The Compact specifies how each New York, we thank you for offering an Lakes Restoration Initiative at $300 amendment to H.R. 5536, The Interior and million so that critically important Great Lakes state will act to protect Great Lakes water quantity. The Compact pro- Environment Appropriations bill, regarding work to clean up the Great Lakes can hibits water diversions out of the basin, with the Great Lakes Compact (Compact) and continue. limited exceptions. wish to express our support for this effort. As you well know, our Great Lakes are a My amendment would prohibit funds Justification in this act from being used by States in wonder of the world. They hold almost 20 A municipal government that is considered percent of the world’s surface fresh water, violation of the Great Lakes Compact, a community in a straddling county of the supply drinking water to more than 30 mil- an agreement among the eight Great Great Lakes Basin recently had its diversion lion people, and are the foundation of our Lakes States outlining how this pre- application approved after strict conditions economy and way of life. The Great Lakes cious and nonrenewable resource is to regarding the volume of water and service are vast, but fragile, and are susceptible to be managed. territory were met, among others. Going for- water withdrawals and diversions. As a re- The compact prohibits water from ward, it will be important to ensure that the sult, the Compact was negotiated and adopt- being pumped to areas beyond the approval of this request does not set a prece- ed in 2008 to help protect and sustain our dent that will threaten to deplete this re- Great Lakes. The Compact provides signifi- drainage basin, and sets strict criteria source by encouraging further diversion re- cant protections to Great Lakes water be- for any diversion request. quests that do not uphold the strict water cause it prohibits diversions of Great Lakes To that end, a municipal government management standards outlined in the Com- water, with limited exceptions, and promotes outside the basin recently had its ap- pact. the wise use of in-basin water resources.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:19 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.204 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4912 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 Given the recent approval with conditions increased frequency of wildfires, heat Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise of the first diversion request under the Com- waves, extreme weather events, dimin- in opposition to the amendment. pact by the City of Waukesha, Wisconsin, ished air quality, habitat loss, species The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman NWF supports your amendment that seeks migrations, and more changes than from California is recognized for 5 min- to uphold the spirit and intent of the Com- pact. It is important to ensure that this di- even these to our environment are oc- utes. version approval with conditions is enforced curring because of climate change. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, my and sets the right precedent. Therefore, we The Department of the Interior is in friend wants to ensure that funds are share your efforts to reinforce the strength a unique position when it comes to cli- being expended on efforts to address of the Compact and protect the largest sur- mate change because it is responsible climate change. I understand that. face freshwater system in our country. for where fossil fuels are extracted, Simply put, though, we are not here to We thank you for your continued leader- how fossil fuels are extracted, and the write blank checks. Some programs ship and look forward to working with you amount of fossil fuels extracted from may have merit; many certainly do on this issue. Sincerely, our public lands and our waters. not. MARC SMITH, Of course, fossil fuels, when burned, We would not be doing our jobs if we Policy Director, National Wildlife contribute a significant amount of cli- allow the Secretary of the Interior to Federation’s Great Lakes Regional Center. mate-changing pollution to the atmos- just unilaterally make policy decisions Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Chairman, by pro- phere. In addition, the Department of without allowing Congress to weigh in hibiting the use of funds by States in the Interior is also responsible for with appropriate policy debates, and violation of the compact, Congress can managing much of our public lands and certainly, we are not going to allow a send a clear message that it takes seri- waters that are impacted by that dam- future Secretary to be bound by a prior ously its responsibility to protect the aged climate. Secretary’s fiat without congressional largest surface freshwater system in Therefore, the Department of the In- input. our Nation. terior should play a significant role in In the meantime, we must use con- Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman both promoting the transition to a low- gressional power of the purse to rein in yield? carbon economy and mitigating the ef- the executive branch overreach. I Mr. HIGGINS. I yield to the gen- fects of climate change on our public would think that whoever is in power, tleman from California. lands and waters. we cannot allow an executive to con- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I have That is why I am so glad the Depart- tinue to use executive orders in viola- no problem with the amendment and ment is finalizing a rulemaking for re- tion of the separation of powers. am willing to accept the amendment. newable energy development on public Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Chairman, I yield lands, paving the way for massive clean to vote ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. back the balance of my time. energy development. I reserve the balance of my time. The Acting Chair. The question is on The Department of the Interior also Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I the amendment offered by the gen- recognizes that climate change is dras- remind my colleagues that these Secre- tically changing the landscape and the tarial actions that I am asking to con- tleman from New York (Mr. HIGGINS). The amendment was agreed to. wildlife it is working to preserve, and tinue have been going on since Sep- so the Department has taken a series tember of 2009 with approval and with AMENDMENT NO. 102 OFFERED BY MR. of commonsense steps to protect our oversight and reports back to this Con- LOWENTHAL national resources from the impacts of gress. These are rational, logical steps The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order climate change. that the Secretary has put into place. to consider amendment No. 102 printed These steps include coordinating re- I ask my colleague, what would you in House Report 114–683. sponses across multiple bureaus of the oppose? We should not communicate Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I Department; communicating the responses across multiple bureaus? We have an amendment at the desk. science of climate change impact; es- don’t need to understand the science of The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will tablishing regional hubs to study exist- climate change impacts? We don’t need designate the amendment. ing climate change impacts and man- regional hubs to study this, which are The text of the amendment is as fol- agement strategies; engaging the pub- ongoing? lows: lic through education; developing a All we are saying is let’s continue At the end of the bill (before the short network of local, State, and national this course of action. We need to de- title), insert the following: partners to devise strategies for re- velop resiliency. We know these im- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used in contravention of sponding to climate impacts; and un- pacts. The science is overwhelming. Secretarial Order 3289, issued by the Sec- derstanding and limiting the Depart- This is an ongoing activity. To deny retary of the Interior on September 14, 2009, ment’s own pollution footprint. this now means to stop what is already and addressing the impacts of climate The complexity of a changing cli- ongoing, and that would be a shame at change on America’s water, land, and other mate require multidisciplinary teams this time. natural and cultural resources. covering large swaths of the landscape Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to who strive to understand what is going to continue the actions of the Depart- House Resolution 820, the gentleman on, respond appropriately, and adapt ment of the Interior to really coordi- from California (Mr. LOWENTHAL) and a long-term management strategies so nate and understand climate change Member opposed each will control 5 that the public lands, waters, and re- impacts. minutes. sources continue to be accessible to the Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- The Chair recognizes the gentleman public and resilient to the impacts of ance of my time. from California. climate change. My amendment sup- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, just Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, my ports these commonsense measures to call me old-fashioned. I just think that amendment would ensure that the De- help our public lands and resources be- the folks that are elected to office partment of the Interior continues to come more resilient to the impacts of should have some authority around address the impacts of climate change climate change so that future genera- this town. on our public lands, on our waters, and tions will continue to benefit from our Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amend- cultural resources by maintaining a rich natural and cultural resources. My ment and urge my colleagues to vote 2009 Secretarial order on climate amendment also ensures that these De- ‘‘no.’’ change. partment of the Interior actions con- I yield back the balance of my time. Across the country, our public lands tinue into the next administration. The Acting CHAIR. The question is and wildlife are often on the front lines Therefore, I urge my colleagues to on the amendment offered by the gen- of climate change. support the Department of the Inte- tleman from California (Mr. Every week, we learn more from sci- rior’s efforts by voting ‘‘yes’’ on my LOWENTHAL). entists about the impacts of rising lev- amendment. The question was taken; and the Act- els of greenhouse gases in our atmos- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance ing Chair announced that the noes ap- phere. Ocean acidification, droughts, of my time. peared to have it.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:24 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00096 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY7.113 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4913 Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Chairman, I While climate change will have cata- United States. That is why we have a demand a recorded vote. strophic long-term consequences, the democracy here, not a king. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to effects of our warming planet are al- I oppose this amendment, and I en- clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- ready being felt in our own backyards. courage all of the Members here to op- ceedings on the amendment offered by Given the nature of this threat and the pose this amendment. the gentleman from California will be modest, yet worthy, goal this executive I yield back the balance of my time. postponed. order sets to help combat the economic Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I yield AMENDMENT NO. 103 OFFERED BY MR. POCAN security and health risk climate back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order change poses to us, I hope we can push The Acting CHAIR. The question is to consider amendment No. 103 printed through these commonsense measures. on the amendment offered by the gen- in House Report 114–683. I reserve the balance of my time. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. POCAN). Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I have an Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise The question was taken; and the Act- amendment at the desk. in opposition to the amendment. ing Chair announced that the noes ap- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman peared to have it. designate the amendment. from California is recognized for 5 min- Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I demand The text of the amendment is as fol- utes. a recorded vote. lows: Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, my The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to At the end of the bill (before the short friend wants to ensure that funds are clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- title), insert the following: being expended on an executive order ceedings on the amendment offered by SEC. ll. None of the funds made available issued by the President. Simply put, the gentleman from Wisconsin will be by this Act may be used in contravention of the President did not consult Congress postponed. Executive Order 13693. on these executive orders. Again, call AMENDMENT NO. 104 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to me old-fashioned, but around here you The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order House Resolution 820, the gentleman should be able to pass a law in the to consider amendment No. 104 printed from Wisconsin (Mr. POCAN) and a House of Representatives, the United in House Report 114–683. Member opposed each will control 5 States Senate, have it signed, and not Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I have an minutes. do things unilaterally. amendment at the desk. The Chair recognizes the gentleman Obviously, we were not consulted. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will from Wisconsin. From the perspective of the majority, designate the amendment. Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I believe we have a problem with this executive The text of the amendment is as fol- climate change represents one of the order. We would not be doing our jobs lows: greatest threats to our economic liveli- if we allowed the President to unilater- At the end of the bill (before the short hood, our national security, and the ally make policy decisions without title), insert the following: health of the planet. SEC. 441. None of the funds made available To help combat this growing threat, Congress having the ability to weigh in by this Act may be used in contravention of on February, 19, 2015, the President with these appropriate policy debates. section 102(a)(1) of Public Law 94–579 (43 issued a historic executive order which In the meantime, we must use our U.S.C. 1701(a)(1)). requires that the Federal Government congressional power of the purse to The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to commit to key sustainability goals. rein in the executive branch overreach. House Resolution 820, the gentleman This executive order builds off of ongo- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and a Mem- ing low-cost efforts throughout the ad- the amendment. ber opposed each will control 5 min- I reserve the balance of my time. ministration to reduce emissions, save utes. Mr. POCAN. Mr. Chairman, I think energy, and achieve key sustainability The Chair recognizes the gentleman the gentleman may have a little confu- goals. from Colorado. sion and not be as concerned about Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I offer b 2300 funds that are expended, but really this amendment, along with my col- The efforts bolstered by this execu- funds that are saved—the $1.8 billion in league, the gentleman from Arizona tive order have already helped Federal cumulative energy costs and the bil- (Mr. GRIJALVA), the ranking member of agencies save $1.8 billion in cumulative lions of dollars we will save by address- the Natural Resources Committee. energy costs. Surely we can all agree ing climate change. I know in 2015, in The amendment is very simple. It of- that the Federal Government, as the the gentleman’s home State of Cali- fers a choice for those in Congress to country’s largest consumer of energy, fornia, they had the worst water short- make. It is a choice for Members to should be a leader in cutting energy age in 1,200 years, which has been in- vote on whether we want to keep our costs and saving taxpayer dollars, tensified 15 to 20 percent by global public lands public or not. which is exactly what this executive warming. In my home State of Wis- Very simply, my amendment says order enables us to do. consin, farmers are facing more pests that none of the funds available Specifically, the executive order di- and widespread disease from higher hu- through this bill can be used in viola- rects Federal agencies to ensure 25 per- midity and warmer winter tempera- tion of the law with regard to keeping cent of their total energy consumption tures. our public lands public. This amend- is from clean energy sources by 2025 I would argue that this isn’t about ment would not undo anything or un- and reduces energy use at Federal spending funds. This is about saving dermine any current congressional or buildings by 21⁄2 percent per year be- taxpayer funds, which is what I administrative land exchanges that are tween 2015 and 2025. These are worthy thought people on the other side of the done legally. realistic goals to strive for because the aisle also would want to do. I hope that The amendment would, however, pro- consequences of not acting are dire. the gentleman might change his mind hibit the use of funds in this bill to Unmitigated global warming will re- and support this amendment. pursue any extra-legal ways to turn duce our global gross domestic product I reserve the balance of my time. Federal land over to private owners by almost a quarter in the next 80 Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, obvi- through various things like a commis- years. As a professor at Stanford Uni- ously, being from California, we have sion, or others that have been es- versity said, we are basically throwing our own versions of what is going on poused. away money by not addressing climate with the drought, and certainly the The district I have the honor of rep- change. science that I look at is different than resenting in Colorado is over 60 percent And to be clear, Mr. Chairman, this the gentleman’s look at the science public lands. Public lands are not only isn’t something that only environ- that he is at; but that is what policy beautiful and majestic, but they are mental groups are concerned about. debates are all about. We should debate the fundamental drivers of our moun- Citigroup issued a report that found that here in the Congress, we should tain area economies in counties like that minimizing temperature rises debate that in the Senate, and it Grand and Eagle and Summit Counties. could reduce the global gross domestic shouldn’t be decisions that are unilat- Public lands are good for our body, product loss by $50 trillion. erally made by any President of the mind, and soul. A U.S. Army veteran of

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I an activity that many bay area resi- Not only are our public lands good think the peace of mind that we would dents presently enjoy in the GGNRA, for our souls, but they are also one of get by including this kind of language and that is dog walking. our largest economic drivers in our in an appropriations bill would make it Dog walking off leash has been al- State and throughout the Rocky Moun- very clear that Congress supports the lowed in certain areas of the GGNRA tain region and, indeed, across the opinion of the American people, sup- for 40 years, but under a new proposed country. Over $646 billion is generated ports the economy in districts like rule this amendment addresses, it economically through our public lands, mine, and wants to keep our public would dramatically restrict access. and visiting our public lands supports lands public. While the NPS wants to treat all parks over 6 million jobs. From small busi- I ask my colleagues to support this the same, the GGNRA has enjoyed off- nesses to ski resorts, from gas stations amendment. leash walking for decades with little or to diners, our economy thrives largely I yield back the balance of my time. no problems. As one of our Nation’s few in part because of the public lands in b 2310 urban parks, it requires dog rules that areas like the one I have the honor of fit the unique place in our community. representing. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, there is no I have heard from literally thousands A recent poll across six Western need for this amendment. of San Francisco and San Mateo Coun- States revealed that 96 percent of I yield back the balance of my time. ty residents who oppose the rule. Dog Americans support protecting public The Acting CHAIR. The question is owners certainly must act responsibly. lands for future generations. Clearly, it on the amendment offered by the gen- As a dog owner myself, I understand is a top priority for our families. Peo- tleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS). that I must make sure my dog is well ple want to see our public lands stay The question was taken; and the Act- trained and safe for all visitors to the public and they want to see the main- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- GGNRA. I don’t think all of the tenance for access of outdoor areas on peared to have it. GGNRA should be open to off-leash our public lands as a critical focus of Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chair, I demand a re- dogs, only designated off-leash areas the Federal Government. corded vote. that won’t impact our native wildlife States simply don’t have the re- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to and flora and fauna. sources to take on the responsibilities clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- I love my dog, Buddy, a beautiful yel- for maintaining and keeping our Fed- ceedings on the amendment offered by low Lab. I love walking him, and he eral lands safe. Selling these lands out- the gentleman from Colorado will be certainly enjoys the fresh air and being right to private owners would undoubt- postponed. off leash and free to roam. So this edly lead to loss of access, loss of jobs, AMENDMENT NO. 105 OFFERED BY MS. SPEIER amendment is for Buddy and for all the devastate our economy, and hurt the The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ‘‘Buddies’’ in the bay area that enjoy quality of life in districts like mine. to consider amendment No. 105 printed the GGNRA. Buddy has been there for If you talk to the people on the in House Report 114–683. me, and, tonight, I am here for him and ground who use these lands, whether it Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chair, I have an for all of his four-legged buddies. is sportsmen and recreational shooters, amendment at the desk. Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentle- hikers, bikers, campers, hunters, or The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will woman yield? motorized activists, they don’t want designate the amendment. Ms. SPEIER. I yield to the gen- our land, the land they use, taken away The text of the amendment is as fol- tleman from California. from them. Obviously, those concerned lows: Mr. CALVERT. If you come by my of- with environmental well-being, water At the end of the bill (before the short fice, the gentlewoman can meet our quality, and public health also strongly title), insert the following: dog, Callie, whom we refer to as the support our public lands. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ‘‘barker of the House.’’ As a fellow dog With this amendment, I offer a clear by this Act may be used to finalize, imple- lover, I have no problem with the gen- ment, administer, or enforce the proposed tlewoman’s amendment and would hap- choice to my colleagues. Support the rule entitled ‘‘Special Regulations, Areas of protection of public lands and let’s cast pily support it. the National Park Service, Golden Gate Na- Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chairman, in re- a vote to do that. I ask my colleagues tional Recreation Area, Dog Management’’ to support the amendment. published by the National Park Service in claiming my time, I will accept that on I reserve the balance of my time. the Federal Register on February 24, 2016 (81 behalf of the 200,000 dogs in San Fran- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise Fed. Reg. 9139 et seq.; Regulation Identifier cisco and the many more in San Mateo in opposition to the amendment. No. 1024–AE16). County, and I thank the gentleman for The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to his support. from California is recognized for 5 min- House Resolution 820, the gentlewoman I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is utes. from California (Ms. SPEIER) and a Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I Member opposed each will control 5 on the amendment offered by the gen- agree with the gentleman that current minutes. tlewoman from California (Ms. SPEIER). The amendment was agreed to. law regarding public lands must be fol- The Chair recognizes the gentle- lowed. There is nothing in this bill that woman from California. AMENDMENT NO. 106 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS contradicts that. We are not going to Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Chairman, I rise to The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order be getting rid of public lands in this offer this bipartisan amendment to the to consider amendment No. 106 printed bill. As such, there is no purpose or rel- Interior, Environment, and Related in House Report 114–683. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chair, I have an evance for this, so I would oppose this. Agencies Appropriations Act to ensure my constituents and those who visit amendment at the desk. I think this is trying to get people all The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will the Golden Gate National Recreation excited that we are going to be getting designate the amendment. rid of public lands in this bill, which is Area will be able to enjoy the park as The text of the amendment is as fol- not true. it is intended to be enjoyed. lows: I encourage my colleagues to oppose The Golden Gate National Recreation At the end of the bill, before the short this amendment. Area is in the bay area and was envi- title, insert the following: I reserve the balance of my time. sioned to have multiple complemen- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I, again, tary uses. This is enshrined in its mis- in this Act may be used in contravention of thank the gentleman that there is not sion statement ‘‘to preserve and en- section 302(a) of Public Law 94–579 (43 U.S.C. any sale of public lands in this bill. I hance the natural, historic, and scenic 1732(a)). would point out that there are Mem- resources of the lands north and south The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to bers in this body—in fact, the chair of of the Golden Gate for the education, House Resolution 820, the gentlewoman

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There is no purpose for utes. lands which belong to all Americans, this amendment, so I urge my col- The Chair recognizes the gentleman are managed under a multiple use man- leagues to oppose it. from Utah. date. This means that they are man- I yield back the balance of my time. b 2320 aged to support a wide variety of uses, Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, the Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, in a including hunting, fishing, hiking, and Federal Land Policy and Management bipartisan effort with ANN KIRK- other recreation activities, alongside Act requires the Bureau of Land Man- PATRICK, we are offering this amend- responsible energy development, the agement to manage the public lands it ment. It is an amendment on behalf of preservation of historic and cultural administers according to two prin- Native American schoolchildren dan- resources, the conservation of some of ciples, as we both agree: multiple use gerously rutted in flood-prone dirt our Nation’s most iconic landscapes, of the landscape and sustained yield of roads that cause Native American kids and wildlife habitat protection. renewable resources. to miss school, on an average, 10 days The resource management plans that Multiple use and sustained yield a year. I have one of the pictures here were recently finalized by the Bureau mean balance. Opportunities to hunt, of a whole series. You can take the of Land Management to protect the fish, and watch wildlife are just as im- whole seasons here and you can see greater sage-grouse and the broader portant and have just as much legit- imacy under the laws as activities like what these bus routes are like. sagebrush sea landscape strike the ap- When it rains, when it snows—and it grazing, mining, logging, and drilling. propriate balance between the many does in parts of Utah and Arizona—you Unfortunately, the balance has swung uses of our public lands. The plans, look at the Navajo Nation and you are too far toward the second set of activi- which were developed in close con- going to find that kids are missing 10 ties, resulting in significant damage to sultation with the States and which re- days a year on average because of roads wildlife habitat and diminished uses flect an unprecedented collaboration like this. among stakeholders, allow for the re- and yields for people who wish to enjoy Now, the funding for the BIA to take sponsible resource development, recre- the outdoors. care of these roads has not changed Updating and implementing resource ation, and preservation of the habitat since 1988. We are asking for a modest management plans is critical to main- which the greater sage-grouse requires shift of less than $2 million to deal taining balance and complying with to survive and thrive. with this situation. Without these plans, it is highly like- the law. In this case, it not only guar- I have a county in my district, a ly that the greater sage-grouse would antees that those who wish to enjoy county that is larger than the State of need to be listed under the Endangered the great outdoors can do so, but, in New Jersey, and yet, the population Species Act. However, language in the complying with the multiple use man- there is less than 15,000 people. That is underlying bill blocks funds from being date, it does all that is necessary to a tremendous tax burden for them to used to implement the resource man- prevent the greater sage-grouse from try to maintain such massive roads. It agement plans, upsetting the carefully being listed under the Endangered Spe- is hard to imagine sometimes on the crafted balance that is required under cies Act. East Coast how massive some of these This very balanced plan recognizes the multiple use mandate. This harm- areas are, but they need a little main- the needs and interests of all parties ful provision could also put the many tenance money for these roads and for who seek to use these lands so as not other species that depend on this land- these schoolchildren. only to protect the great sage-grouse, scape at risk, including elk, mule deer, So I have joined with ANN KIRK- but to make sure our sports enthu- and pronghorn antelope; and it would PATRICK in offering this amendment. I deprive hunters and other outdoor en- siasts also have access to it. The fail- would encourage Members to vote for thusiasts of opportunities to use their ure to implement this plan could put it. It is less than $2 million. It will public lands and enjoy the benefits of all of those uses in danger. make a huge difference on the Navajo Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- renewable wildlife resources. Nation, in particular, where we des- This is why hunters and sportsmen ance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is perately need to make sure that kids across the West support the sage- can get to school in a consistent man- grouse conservation plans and strongly on the amendment offered by the gen- tlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. ner. We have dealt with the funding for oppose any effort to block the plans nearly 30 years at the same level. It is from moving forward, including groups TSONGAS). The question was taken; and the Act- time to make that adjustment. I would such as the Theodore Roosevelt Con- ing Chair announced that the noes ap- encourage Members to vote in favor of servation Partnership, the peared to have it. this amendment. Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, the Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chair, I demand a I reserve the balance of my time. Archery Trade Association, and the recorded vote. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Chairman, I claim Dallas Safari Club, just to name a few. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the time in opposition. My amendment would allow the BLM clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman management plans to go into effect if ceedings on the amendment offered by from New York is recognized for 5 min- failing to implement the plan would the gentlewoman from Massachusetts utes. Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Chairman, I share impact the multiple use mandate and, will be postponed. thereby, deprive outdoor enthusiasts of the gentleman’s legitimate concern for AMENDMENT NO. 111 OFFERED BY MR. CHAFFETZ the condition of BIA roads, but reluc- their ability to use these Federal lands. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order I urge my colleagues to support my tantly must oppose this amendment to consider amendment No. 111 printed amendment, which protects opportuni- because it takes even more money from in House Report 114–683. an already starved EPA. ties for sportsmen and sportswomen Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chair, I have an EPA’s main operating account is al- and other outdoor enthusiasts, who de- amendment at the desk. ready cut by $92 million in the bill. pend on our public lands. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Amendments have cut an additional Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance designate the amendment. of my time. The text of the amendment is as fol- $116 million. Again, while I share the Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise lows: concern that the gentleman has, the fact is that the bill already provides $30 in opposition to this amendment. Page 29, line 12, after the dollar amount in- The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman sert ‘‘(increased by $1,500,000)’’. million for BIA road maintenance. This from California is recognized for 5 min- Page 30, line 3, after the dollar amount in- is $3.2 million more than the budget re- utes. sert ‘‘(increased by $1,500,000)’’. quest.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:30 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00099 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY7.220 H13JYPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE H4916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 13, 2016 So although road maintenance is Although he says this is a modest off- designates a portion of already allo- critically important, I cannot support set, that may be true, but we have one cated monies for enforcement. It is rev- the offset. I oppose the amendment. modest offset on top of another modest enue neutral and would equal the I reserve the balance of my time. offset on top of another modest offset. amount the EPA said it needs to hold Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I Before you know it, the EPA is just accountable those companies which yield to the gentleman from California starving and cannot do its mission. have polluted the lakes, streams, and (Mr. CALVERT), the chairman of the I oppose the amendment. even the homes of my constituents and committee. I yield back the balance of my time. our constituents. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I cer- The Acting CHAIR. The question is As I mentioned yesterday, there are tainly appreciate the gentleman’s on the amendment offered by the gen- still well over 1,000 active Superfund amendment. I have experience first- tleman from Utah (Mr. CHAFFETZ). sites across this great Nation. In my hand with Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, as a mat- The amendment was agreed to. district alone and home to the author ter of fact, and with Ms. MCCOLLUM. We AMENDMENT NO. 113 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON of the Superfund bill, there are over 13 were at the Navajo reservation about a The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order sites that are still contaminated today. year ago, and my back is still hurting to consider amendment No. 113 printed I want to tell you about just three of from the road that we were on. It was in House Report 114–683. those sites, in particular, named for quite an experience. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I have the company responsible for dumping So they need help. I think this is a an amendment at the desk. lead and arsenic into the ground, very modest amount of money. I appre- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will streams, and the lakes. It is called the ciate the support that our colleagues designate the amendment. Sherwin-Williams Sites. These sites in- give to Indian Country. They certainly The text of the amendment is as fol- clude Sherwin-Williams/Hilliard’s deserve it. lows: Creek Site located in both Gibbsboro I would encourage adoption of this Page 73, line 3, after the dollar amount, in- and Voorhees, the Route 561 Dump Site amendment. sert ‘‘(reduced by $468,000)(increased by in Gibbsboro, and the United States Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 $468,000)’’. Avenue Burn Site, which is in minutes to the gentlewoman from Min- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Gibbsboro. nesota (Ms. MCCOLLUM), the distin- House Resolution 820, the gentleman Early in the 1930s, Sherwin-Williams guished ranking member. from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) and a purchased a former paint and varnish Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, to Member opposed each will control 5 manufacturing plant in Gibbsboro and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. minutes. expanded their operation throughout CHAFFETZ), we agree that these roads The Chair recognizes the gentleman that facility. For 20 years, the com- need to be fixed. In fact, Chairman from Florida. pany allowed these chemicals from SIMPSON and I, just sitting on the bus, Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, this their synthetic varnish to be disposed we did 500 steps. I had one brand of amendment is nearly identical to an of in that area. The contamination tracking equipment, and he had an- amendment that passed by voice vote happened not only at the manufac- other. I won’t mention the names here. last year. I hope we will agree on its turing plant, but in two separate dis- We are not opposed to fixing these passage again this year. posal sites, dump sites that they cre- roads, but we just wanted to take an Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman ated. Just one of the Sherwin-Williams opportunity on this amendment to yield? disposal methods included pumping point out how much has already been Mr. GRAYSON. I yield to the gen- sludge into holes in the ground around cut from the Environmental Protection tleman from California. the property. Agency. They have had $164 million Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, if the These chemicals from the varnish cut. There have been other cuts that gentleman from Florida wants to cut it seeped into the groundwater, contami- have come through. At the same time, short, I will accept the amendment nating not only that property, but Members come to the floor and com- right now. properties and streams around the en- plain that they haven’t done the Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield tire area. delisting, and they haven’t been out the balance of my time. 2330 there, and they haven’t checked this The Acting CHAIR. The question is b out, and they haven’t done this, and on the amendment offered by the gen- The facility was closed in 1977, and they haven’t done that. Well, we need tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). Sherwin-Williams tried to pass the bag to give them the tools in the toolbox. The amendment was agreed to. by selling the property to a developer We know that this amendment is AMENDMENT NO. 114 OFFERED BY MR. NORCROSS in 1981. The soil in the groundwater be- going to pass. We hope that the school- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order neath these sites is contaminated with children arrive to school safely. As a to consider amendment No. 114 printed chemicals, including lead and arsenic, teacher, I want them there every day in House Report 114–683. which have devastating effects on both to be educated, but we really need to Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Chairman, I human health and children’s develop- figure out a way to fund some of these have an amendment at the desk. ment. After the devastating events in other projects besides already taking The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Flint, Michigan, I know we understand out an already pared-down Environ- designate the amendment. so many of the horrific effects of lead mental Protection Agency. The text of the amendment is as fol- exposure, but I think it bears repeating Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Chairman, I lows: what my constituents and Americans would simply say that I think you Page 74, line 25, after the dollar amount in- across the country are facing. would find the mutual bipartisan ap- sert ‘‘(reduced by $15,282,000) (increased by Lead exposure can have serious long- proach to achieve the goal. I don’t $15,282,000)’’. term health consequences in adults and think anybody is in opposition to this. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to children. Even at low levels lead in The reality is, in nearly 30 years, the House Resolution 820, the gentleman children can cause IQ deficiencies, funding level hasn’t changed. It is very from New Jersey (Mr. NORCROSS) and a learning disabilities, impaired hearing, modest. It is less than $2 million. Member opposed each will control 5 many of those things that we have I hope people find it in their heart to minutes. heard about over the past few months. let this pass. It makes a world of dif- The Chair recognizes the gentleman It also leads to problems in pregnant ference to people. We can debate about from New Jersey. women and also harms fetuses. Accord- where to pull those funds. I have of- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Chairman, my ing to EPA, long-term exposure to high fered this amendment in a bipartisan amendment would designate an addi- levels of arsenic can lead to skin le- way from this fund. It is the way it is tional $50 million within the Superfund sions and a variety of cancers, includ- structured, and I do hope it passes. accounts specifically for the enforce- ing skin, bladder, and lung cancer. I yield back the balance of my time. ment division. We must hold companies like Sher- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Chairman, again, I This amendment does not take win-Williams accountable for the fully respect the gentleman’s concern. money from other programs. Rather, it havoc that they have caused in both

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Mr. Chairman, I have an may not sound like a lot in this town, I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ on amendment at the desk. but it makes an enormous difference this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will for our volunteer fire departments Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance designate the amendment. across the country. of my time. The text of the amendment is as fol- In recent years, the threat of Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise lows: wildland fires has increased steadily in opposition to the gentleman’s Page 91, line 6, after the dollar amount, in- across the country. The 10-year aver- amendment. sert ‘‘(reduced by $2,000,000)’’. age cost to the Federal Government of Page 95, line 13, after the dollar amount, The Acting CHAIR (Mr. CHAFFETZ). insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. suppressing wildland fires continues to The gentleman from California is rec- Page 96, line 20, after the dollar amount, go up; but instead of funding commu- ognized for 5 minutes. insert ‘‘(increased by $2,000,000)’’. nities that might be able to suppress Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, Jim The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to the fires in the initial phase, we have Florio was a good friend of mine, a House Resolution 820, the gentleman been underfunding that very program great guy. from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and a Mem- that can save taxpayer money by pre- As I mentioned during the debate on ber opposed each will control 5 min- venting large forest fires. the gentleman’s previous Superfund utes. I ask for your support for this amendment, I certainly appreciate the The Chair recognizes the gentleman amendment, which has been endorsed gentleman’s support for robust funding from Colorado. by the National Association of State for the Superfund program, particu- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I offer Foresters and International Associa- larly the cleanup program. I agree, we this amendment along with my col- tion of Fire Chiefs, in adding $2 million need to make progress to address the leagues Mr. PETER KING of New York to this program. backlog of 1,300 sites, as the gentleman and Mr. RAUL RUIZ of California. The Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman mentioned, on the national priorities amendment is small, but its impact is yield? list, and the bill proposes to do so with large and very important to our three Mr. POLIS. I yield to the gentleman the $40.1 million increase for cleanup districts and many others across the from California. work. country that have rural towns with Mr. CALVERT. This is a good amend- However, the gentleman’s amend- volunteer fire departments. ment. We are willing to accept the ment proposes to increase EPA’s en- All this amendment does is increase amendment. forcement budget by $15.2 million, off- funding for the Volunteer Fire Assist- Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman set by other reductions within the ance grant program from $13 million to for accepting this important amend- Superfund account. Presumably, those $15 million. VFA funds are awarded to ment on behalf of the many small reductions would come at the expense volunteer fire departments that pro- towns and volunteer fire departments of the cleanup program. So I reluc- tect small communities of less than across the United States. tantly oppose the amendment and urge 10,000 people and help them prepare to I yield back the balance of my time. my colleagues to vote ‘‘no.’’ Certainly, respond to wildfires. The Acting CHAIR. The question is I sympathize with what the gentleman Sadly, I have a perfect example of on the amendment offered by the gen- is trying to do, but we just don’t agree this need in my district right now. The tleman from Colorado (Mr. POLIS). to the offset. I urge opposition to the small town of Nederland in Boulder The amendment was agreed to. amendment. County, Colorado, is battling the Cold AMENDMENT NO. 119 OFFERED BY MR. GOSAR Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance Springs forest fire, with the fire crews The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order of my time. largely made up of volunteers, ini- to consider amendment No. 119 printed Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Chairman, I ap- tially. As just one example, Charlie in House Report 114–683. preciate that. Jim Florio’s vision, un- Schmidtmann, who is a captain with Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I have an fortunately, caused by this site, just the Nederland Fire Protection District, amendment at the desk. being one of many in New Jersey and and Bretlyn Schmidtmann, who is an The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will in this site, but the fact of the matter ER nurse, a paramedic, and volunteer designate the amendment. is we have to hold accountable those firefighter already lost their home to The text of the amendment is as fol- companies that are still active, that the Cold Springs fire, even as they con- lows: are still making profits today while the tinue to work to save neighbors’ At the end of the bill (before the short cause that they had in these two par- homes. It is this sort of heroic work title) insert the following: SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ticular sites still go unaddressed. Forty that we need to support through the by the Act may be used to implement, ad- years, the company is still making funding that they need so they have minister, or enforce the modification to money, still not being held account- the tools that they need to fight fires boating restrictions contained in the news able. This is one way we can start hold- swiftly and effectively. release issued by the United States Fish and ing them accountable. For some reason, we still don’t treat Wildlife Service entitled ‘‘Minor Modifica- Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- fires the way we treat other natural tion to Boating Restrictions at Havasu Wild- ance of my time. disasters. Wildfires are underfunded life Refuge’’ and dated May 20, 2015. Mr. CALVERT. Again, I oppose the when it comes to mitigation, preven- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to amendment. tion, and suppression. Fires often occur House Resolution 820, the gentleman I yield back the balance of my time. in rural communities with smaller pop- from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR) and a Mem- The Acting CHAIR. The question is ulations. ber opposed each will control 5 min- on the amendment offered by the gen- The Volunteer Fire Assistance pro- utes. tleman from New Jersey (Mr. NOR- gram is critical to moving the needle The Chair recognizes the gentleman CROSS). on wildfire management, preventing from Arizona. The question was taken; and the Act- large wildfires from getting out of hand Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise ing Chair announced that the noes ap- while they are still small. Though this today to offer a commonsense, bipar- peared to have it. grant program is small, its impact is tisan amendment. The Gosar-Sinema- Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Chairman, I de- incredible. The Volunteer Fire Assist- Cook-Kirkpatrick-Amodei-Buck- mand a recorded vote. ance program provides matching funds Cramer-Duncan-Franks-Jones-McClin- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to to volunteer fire departments pro- tock-Schweikert-Zinke-Salmon-Heck clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- tecting communities with 10,000 or amendment will assist with keeping ceedings on the amendment offered by fewer residents. Lake Havasu open for all users.

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But expanded a no-wake zone on Lake cans for Limited Government, the Ari- when we come to the floor here and Havasu, a renowned fishing and boat- zona Game and Fish Department, Con- legislate this, I think it sets kind of a ing destination on the Colorado River cerned Citizens for America Arizona bad precedent. popular with visitors from Arizona, Chapter, the Lake Havasu Area Cham- So the question I have to the gen- California, Nevada, and around the ber of Commerce, the Yuma County tleman: Do you really feel you need to world. These arbitrary wake restric- Chamber of Commerce, New Mexico pass an amendment to legislate this? I tions effectively prohibited tubing, Federal Lands Council, and many, am willing to work with you on this. Is waterskiing, and wakeboarding in an many more. there a way that we can get the area utilized by recreational enthu- My amendment is about government achieved goal and objective that you siasts for decades. This action was accountability. It simply prohibits a are seeking and making sure visitors’ taken behind closed doors with no ad- press release from closing an area on safety and recreational use is preserved vance notice and without opportunity Lake Havasu that has been utilized by but preserved in a way that is safe and for public comment. recreational enthusiasts for decades. enjoyable for everyone? A part of this These new mandates were announced The Service should solicit public com- is that there is multiple use with more and implemented just 2 days before Me- ments and go through the normal people coming in a confined area. morial Day weekend, an economically scoping process before making major I understand your frustration. That vital weekend, as tourists spend more changes that impact users on Lake is why you are here on the floor. But I than $200 million annually in the area Havasu. am wondering if there is a better way and support 4,000 full-time jobs. Fur- I ask my colleagues to support this you can accomplish the goal. ther, 75 percent of tourists are inter- amendment. I thank the chairman and I yield to the gentleman. ested in waterskiing and recreational the ranking member for their time and Mr. GOSAR. I thank the gentle- boating activities while visiting for their goodwill on this bill. woman for yielding. Havasu. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of The issue is very interesting, because The Service has attempted to justify my time. we actually issued a FOIA request for the May 2015 ‘‘temporary restrictions’’ Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I claim emails. This was done egregiously by by stating that they are necessary to the time in opposition, just so I can two people complaining. address safety concerns. The Arizona make a comment and share a concern. If you look at the map, what ends up Game and Fish Department recently The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- happening by closing this area where submitted formal comments refuting tion, the gentlewoman from Minnesota families and young kids learn how to this claim, stating there were only four is recognized for 5 minutes. water-ski, it forces them into the main incidents in the last 3 years in the There was no objection. channel of the Lake Havasu area, area—three groundings and one swamp- Ms. MCCOLLUM. I am from a water where boats go 50 to 70 to 75 miles an ing. State. I am from Minnesota. And I hour. People are going to get hurt. So my point is if the Fish and Wild- The Department went on to state: know that sometimes boating becomes life Service doesn’t want us to continue ‘‘The temporary restriction imposed in an issue where it hasn’t been an issue to do this, then do their job right. Fol- May 2015 . . . includes a safe, tradi- before because of popularity and the low the law. That is the key here. tional, very popular waterskiing and number of people coming to an area. The Acting CHAIR. Members are re- wakeboarding flat-area . . . [The Serv- So sometimes our State DNR or minded to address their remarks to the ice] does not adequately justify this ad- sometimes, in our State, it is actually Chair. ditional restriction and that the im- municipalities that oversee some of the waterways, or we have a park board Ms. MCCOLLUM. Reclaiming my pacts to the recreational area would be time, and this is why I think it be- significant . . . The reported events do that oversees it. Sometimes we have to go back and we have to reexamine comes a little cumbersome. When you not support the existence of a safety have people swimming and fishing and concern.’’ what is going on because of the way that something has just caught on with water-skiing all in the same area, there b 2340 people coming. And the more people is more and more pressure on it. So I On April 12, 2016, the Service an- that are in an area in water, whether it just rose in opposition to have a discus- nounced a draft recreational boating is swimming, boating, sailing, fishing, sion to understand this issue better. compatibility determination and the sometimes it becomes that, all of a With that, I withdraw my opposition agency’s intent to pursue even more sudden, this resource where there was to this amendment. I yield back the balance of my time. boating restrictions on Lake Havasu. plenty of room and opportunity for ev- Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chair, I appreciate Due to significant opposition, which in- erybody to do what they wanted to do, the dialogue back and forth. Once cluded more 1,000 concerned citizens now we finding people are on top of again, let’s follow the rule of law. If showing up at a public meeting, the each other. And then you add the fact the agency doesn’t want to have inci- Service suspended the agency’s pursuit that this is a body of water—and I have dents like this and have their hands of the April 12 proposed restrictions. pictures up here—where you also have slapped publicly, then do their job and While this action was welcomed, the wildlife habitat. do it right and do it well. This is about Service still has not reopened the area So I hear clearly what you are say- safety, but it is in the reverse fashion. closed on May 20, 2015, that started this ing, that it doesn’t appear that the With that, I appreciate the work of very controversy. These temporary re- people in the area who have recreated the gentlewoman and the chairman. strictions have now been in effect more in this wildlife refuge felt they were Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- than a year. given much advanced notice or much ance of my time. In addition to being arbitrary, un- input on in this. The Acting CHAIR. The question is wise, and unsafe, the action by the Here is the concern that I have about on the amendment offered by the gen- Fish and Wildlife Service was also un- us taking a vote here on this. I think tleman from Arizona (Mr. GOSAR). lawful. The agency violated the law by you raise legitimate concerns. I think The amendment was agreed to. not going through the regular NEPA we need to make sure that it is ad- AMENDMENT NO. 120 OFFERED BY MR. WEBER OF process and soliciting public comment dressed. But I don’t want to start hav- TEXAS from stakeholders. ing every refuge start being managed The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Such irresponsible action by Federal by Members of Congress. to consider amendment No. 120 printed bureaucrats should alarm not only the I think you show that you have a lot in House Report 114–683. visitors to Lake Havasu, but Ameri- of people in support of what you are Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, cans who value the rule of law and a doing. It is bipartisan in nature. The I have an amendment at the desk. government accountable to the people way that it appears that the Fish and The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will it serves. Wildlife Service handled it wasn’t in an designate the amendment.

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The gentlewoman Member opposed each will control 5 section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. from Minnesota is recognized for 5 min- minutes. 7621(a)). utes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I from Arizona. House Resolution 820, the gentleman was trying to figure out exactly what Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chairman, I rise from Texas (Mr. WEBER) and a Member this amendment does. So, under the to offer an amendment that will reaf- opposed each will control 5 minutes. Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to firm Congress’ support for the enforce- The Chair recognizes the gentleman evaluate potential loss or shifts of em- ment of grazing fees on public lands. from Texas. ployment as a result of air pollution Grazing on public lands is a privilege, Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, regulation. No one is disputing that re- not a right. Ranchers who use these I rise to offer a very simple and com- quirement. lands should abide by the law and pay monsense amendment to H.R. 5538, the So this would tell the EPA that they their fair share. My amendment simply Department of the Interior and EPA are not allowed to spend any funds in confirms that grazing permits or leases appropriations bill. the course of not doing any analysis. It should not be issued to anyone who This amendment passed by a voice is just illogical to prohibit the agency does not comply with BLM regulations. vote last year, and I hope all Members from spending money not to do some- Mr. Chairman, revenues from grazing can support it again today—or should I thing, but it is also pointless. fees go toward the management, main- say tonight. The employment impact analyses are tenance, and improvement of public America’s job creators have faced an already required under the Clean Air range land. The mass majority of onslaught of regulations from the EPA, Act. The agency regularly undertakes ranchers are upstanding, responsible Mr. Chairman, even as Congress has them as part of rulemaking. Americans. They understand the im- consistently reduced the Agency’s Mr. Chairman, why I look baffled is portance of these efforts and pay their budget year after year. The EPA has this amendment is impractical, and it fees on time. proposed lower national ozone stand- is unnecessary. So it appears to me it But some ranchers are outright re- ards, regulations on new and existing is just another attempt to come to the fusing to pay their grazing fees. That is power plants, regulations on waters of floor and undermine the EPA’s efforts completely unacceptable. the United States, just to name a few. to make sure that they are able to do To be clear, my amendment does not All of these regulations are based on penalize people for forgetting to repair questionable scientific data and will their job. I yield back the balance of my time. a fence or neglecting to make a pay- lead to higher energy prices for hard- Mr. WEBER of Texas. Mr. Chairman, ment once or twice. Instead, this working families and small businesses I appreciate the gentlewoman’s com- amendment will ensure that egregious and, without a doubt, will negatively ments. She actually raised a good argu- violations of grazing regulations are impact American jobs. not financed by the American tax- The Agency has cited its authority ment for the amendment. I mean, we payer. under the Clean Air Act as the basis for are telling the EPA that they need to One particular rancher, who is well many of its regulatory actions. How- do their job. No money can be spent in known to the media, continues to be ever, when it comes to evaluating how contravention of section 321(a). They more than $1 million in arrears. He has its regulations impact American jobs, can’t go after a company, for example, ignored the executive and judicial the Agency has failed to follow the law. if they haven’t done the job analysis, branches of our government, expanding Section 321(a) of the Clean Air Act and that is exactly what this amend- his herds further on to Federal lands. clearly states: ‘‘The Administrator ment says. While continuing to violate the law, shall conduct continuing evaluations of So I simply want to reiterate what I he put the lives of local and Federal of- potential loss of shifts of employment said. The law says the administrator ficials at stake during a dangerous . . . including, where appropriate, in- shall conduct continuing evaluations of standoff, for which he was indicted by vestigating threatened plant closures potential loss of shifts employment. I a grand jury on charges including as- or reductions in employment allegedly don’t understand what the adminis- saulting and threatening Federal offi- resulting from such administration or trator does not understand about cers. We are only now beginning to see enforcement.’’ ‘‘shall.’’ Mr. Chairman, the EPA is even now So it is a commonsense amendment. the full extent of the damage he has involved in ongoing litigation for its It actually reins in the EPA and keeps caused to public lands as a result of failure to comply with this provision, them from destroying more jobs as this confrontation and his unauthor- and Congress has repeatedly heard tes- they seem wont—have the habit—to do. ized grazing. timony reinforcing EPA’s failure to Mr. Chairman, I urge all of my col- Mr. Chairman, my friends on the comply with section 321(a). leagues to support this amendment. other side of the aisle talk a lot about In response to questions for the I yield back the balance of my time. upholding the law, yet they responded record during her Senate confirmation The Acting CHAIR. The question is with silence, or even support, when hearing, Administrator McCarthy said on the amendment offered by the gen- this particular rancher and others bra- that the ‘‘EPA has not interpreted sec- tleman from Texas (Mr. WEBER). zenly broke our laws and put the lives tion 321(a) to require EPA to conduct The amendment was agreed to. of BLM officers at risk in an armed employment investigations in taking AMENDMENT NO. 122 OFFERED BY MR. GALLEGO standoff. regulatory actions.’’ The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Mr. Chairman, I can’t help but notice to consider amendment No. 122 printed a double standard in Republicans’ sup- b 1150 in House Report 114–683. port for ranchers who refuse to pay Mr. Chairman, Congress put this pro- Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chairman, I have their fair share and Republican criti- vision into the Clean Air Act for a rea- an amendment at the desk. cism of Americans who refuse to accept son: to provide a necessary check on The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will injustice in their communities. the regulatory powers of unelected bu- designate the amendment. This amendment offers my Repub- reaucrats at the EPA. In response to The text of the amendment is as fol- lican friends the opportunity to stand the EPA’s refusal to follow the law, lows: up against those who have broken our Congress must act to ensure that the At the end of the bill, before the short laws with impunity. It sends a clear true impact of regulations on jobs are title, insert the following: signal that egregious violations of disclosed to inform the public and SEC. lll. None of the funds made avail- grazing regulations will not be fi- Members of Congress. able by this Act may be used to issue a graz- nanced by the American taxpayer, and

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A dling of the ranchers’ protests. amendment is identical to other 2013 National Academy of Sciences Mr. Chairman, let’s pass this amend- amendments that have been inserted study report identifies many strategies ment and uphold the basic principle by voice vote into every appropriations for fertility control and supports the that our laws should be applied fairly bill considered under an open rule use of PZP, or immunocontraception, to everyone who lives in this country under the 113th and 114th Congresses which has been underutilized. and uses its public lands. and, in the last few weeks, under a Rather than using taxpayer funds Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman structural rule. If it is accepted, I will and do expensive roundups and expen- yield? not ask for a recorded vote. sive operations, we have effective dart- Mr. GALLEGO. I yield to the gen- Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman delivered birth control that is a frac- tleman from California. yield? tion of the cost and is more humane Mr. CALVERT. I appreciate the gen- Mr. GRAYSON. I yield to the gen- and preserves the wild character of the tleman yielding. I certainly agree with tleman from California. herds. The National Academy of the gentleman that permit holders Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chair, I like the Sciences notes that sterilization is the should meet all their existing require- gentleman’s amendment. Criminals least recommended of the approaches. ments in order to renew their permits, shouldn’t get contracts. I accept the There is not good data, it is untested in and I would accept this amendment. amendment. wild horses, and the risks associated Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chair, I yield Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield are simply unnecessary. back the balance of my time. back the balance of my time. BLM noted that fertility control is The Acting CHAIR. The question is The Acting CHAIR. The question is viable if used appropriately. It is im- on the amendment offered by the gen- on the amendment offered by the gen- portant to maintain the population tleman from Arizona (Mr. GALLEGO). tleman from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON). size of these herds. Of course, we can The question was taken; and the Act- The amendment was agreed to. agree that some form of fertility con- ing Chair announced that the ayes ap- AMENDMENT NO. 130 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS trol is needed. peared to have it. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order Sterilization affects both male and Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Chair, I demand to consider amendment No. 130 printed female wild horses. In both cases ex- a recorded vote. in House Report 114–683. perts have flat out said they are bad The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I have an ideas. Ovariectomies, tubal ligations, clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- amendment at the desk. and laser ablation are planned tech- ceedings on the amendment offered by The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will niques to be used on wild horse mares. the gentleman from Arizona will be designate the amendment. Two of the three techniques have never postponed. The text of the amendment is as fol- been performed on horses, let alone AMENDMENT NO. 123 OFFERED BY MR. GRAYSON lows: wild mares and fillies. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order The National Academy of Sciences, At the end of the bill (before the short once again, stated clearly that cas- to consider amendment No. 123 printed title), insert the following: in House Report 114–683. SEC. ll. None of the funds made available trating stallions will cause loss of tes- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Chair, I have an by this Act may be used by the Bureau of tosterone and consequential reduction amendment at the desk. Land Management to study or test the feasi- in or complete loss of male type of be- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will bility of, or implement, any sterilization haviors necessary for maintenance of designate the amendment. program for wild horse and burro manage- social organization, band integrity, and The text of the amendment is as fol- ment with surgical sterilization. expression of a natural behavior rep- lows: The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to ertoire. Scientists believe this mass At the end of the bill (before the short House Resolution 820, the gentleman sterilization program could essentially title), insert the following: from Colorado (Mr. POLIS) and a Mem- lead to the end of wild horses and bur- SEC. ll. None of the funds made available ber opposed each will control 5 min- ros in the West. by this Act may be used to enter into a con- utes. Luckily, BLM does have a better and tract with any offeror or any of its principals The Chair recognizes the gentleman cheaper tool. The PZP birth control if the offeror certifies, as required by Federal vaccine is an example. It is deliverable Acquisition Regulation, that the offeror or from Colorado. any of its principals— Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, wild free- by a remote dart. It is relatively (1) within a three-year period preceding roaming horses and burros are a living cheap—$25 a dose. The surgical inter- this offer has been convicted of or had a civil symbol of the historic and pioneer spir- ventions cost far more. judgment rendered against it for: commis- it of the West, like in my home State Numerous studies have demonstrated sion of fraud or a criminal offense in connec- of Colorado. the cost effectiveness and efficacy of tion with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or this vaccine in managing wild horse performing a public (Federal, State, or local) b 0000 populations. But instead of expanding contract or subcontract; violation of Federal My amendment will help to prevent its use, the BLM has incorrectly re- or State antitrust statutes relating to the the Bureau of Land Management from submission of offers; or commission of em- duced it over the last several years. bezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsifica- destroying this iconic symbol using Contraception alternatives have been tion or destruction of records, making false funds allocated in this bill to be used available since the 1980s. But BLM, un- statements, tax evasion, violating Federal for surgical sterilization of horses. fortunately, continues to ignore this criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen prop- What distinguishes America’s wild approach despite the National Acad- erty; horses from their domestic counter- emy of Sciences report indicating these (2) are presently indicted for, or otherwise parts is their natural behaviors and vaccines are the most promising fer- criminally or civilly charged by a govern- their complex social organizations. tility control methods to help limit the mental entity with, commission of any of Surgical sterilization will take the the offenses enumerated above in paragraph population growth for wild horses and (1); or wild out of wild horses by removing the burros. (3) within a three-year period preceding horse’s ability to utilize the reproduc- Examples of successful use of PZP this offer, has been notified of any delin- tive organs that drive their natural be- has been noted in the McCullough Peak quent Federal taxes in an amount that ex- havior and changing their hormonal herds in Wyoming and Assateague ceeds $3,000 for which the liability remains structure. It turns them into little herds in Virginia and Maryland. unsatisfied. more than pasture horses, destroying Look, these kinds of procedures de- The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to their complex social organizations and stroy the wild nature of horses. They House Resolution 820, the gentleman inalterably changing the free-roaming are a waste of taxpayer money, and from Florida (Mr. GRAYSON) and a behaviors that Congress sought to pro- they are inhumane. The National Acad- Member opposed each will control 5 tect when we passed the Wild and Free- emy of Sciences advised against the minutes. Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971. surgical removal of ovaries, warning

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It will double to no resolution thereon. eral public for whom our wild horses to $160 million in 4 years to store and burros are very popular. Over 20,000 horses that we are presently doing. f citizens submitted comments in oppo- Also, as the gentleman is aware, we are LEAVE OF ABSENCE sition to this plan. The public wants its concerned not just about the health of wild horses protected, and, of course, the herds—some of these herds are in By unanimous consent, leave of ab- we need to control the population, but very poor health—but also about the sence was granted to: we should not surgically mutilate our health of the range. Some areas are Mr. PEARCE (at the request of Mr. wild horses. way overutilized. MCCARTHY) for today and the balance I would like to ask for the ranking So we need to work with the gen- of the week on account of representing member and chairman to work with me tleman to find out a way to deal with constituents in business outside of to make sure the BLM spends our tax- this problem because we just can’t con- Washington, D.C. payer money more wisely and protects tinue to ignore this issue. It is a grow- f the iconic symbol of the American ing problem. West. I was just over in Death Valley. We BILLS PRESENTED TO THE Mr. CALVERT. Will the gentleman have in some cases irreversible envi- PRESIDENT yield? ronmental damage that is being done Mr. POLIS. I yield to the gentleman Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, by wild burros in Death Valley. So I from California. reported that on July 12, 2016, she pre- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I ap- look forward to working with the gen- sented to the President of the United preciate the gentleman yielding to me. tleman to resolve this problem. States, for his approval, the following I do so for the purpose of speaking to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- bills: this problem we have. ance of my time. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, I thank H.R. 4372. To designate the facility of the I certainly thank my colleague from United States Postal Service located at 15 Colorado for his willingness to work the gentleman for his commitment to Rochester Street, Bergen, New York, as the with the subcommittee in agreeing to work with us protecting wild horses. Barry G. Miller Post Office. withdraw the amendment later in this Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous con- H.R. 1777. To amend the Act of August 25, discussion. I fully understand his con- sent to withdraw the amendment. 1958, commonly known as the ‘‘Former Presi- cerns regarding the Bureau of Land The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection dents Act of 1958’’, with respect to the mone- Management’s research program for to the request of the gentleman from tary allowance payable to a former Presi- dent, and for other purposes. wild horses and burros. Colorado? There was no objection. H.R. 4960. To designate the facility of the I value wild horses and burros. They United States Postal Service located at 525 N are certainly, as you mentioned, an The Acting CHAIR. The amendment Broadway in Aurora, Illinois, as the ‘‘Ken- iconic part of our history in the West. is withdrawn. neth M. Christy Post Office Building’’. But we have a problem, and I think we The Chair understands that amend- can agree to that. Right now we are ment No. 131 will not be offered. f spending $80 million a year. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. POLIS. Mr. Chairman, reclaim- move that the Committee do now rise. ADJOURNMENT ing my time, I reserve the balance of The motion was agreed to. Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I move my time. Accordingly, the Committee rose; that the House do now adjourn. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. CAL- The motion was agreed to; accord- in opposition to the amendment, obvi- VERT) having assumed the chair, Mr. ingly (at 12 o’clock and 8 minutes ously not to speak in opposition, but to CHAFFETZ, Acting Chair of the Com- a.m.), under its previous order, the speak for the purpose of the amend- mittee of the Whole House on the state House adjourned until today, Thurs- ment. hof the Union, reported that that Com- day, July 14, 2016, at 9 a.m. EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign travel during the second quar- ter of 2016, pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DANIEL SILVERBERG, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 4 AND APR. 8, 2016

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

Daniel Silverberg ...... 04 /04 04 /08 India ...... 1155.00 ...... 13505.00 ...... 14660.00 Committee total ...... 1155.00 ...... 13505.00 ...... 14660.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. DANIEL SILVERBERG, June 15, 2016.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO ALBANIA, EXPENDED BETWEEN MAY 26 AND MAY 31, 2016

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

Hon. Mike Turner ...... 05 /27 05 /30 Albania ...... 831.00 ...... 7055.00 ...... 7886.00 Hon. Tom Marino ...... 05 /27 05 /31 Albania ...... 1108.00 ...... 13196.00 ...... 14304.00 Hon. Jim Sensenbrenner ...... 05/27 05/30 Albania ...... 831.00 ...... 15222.00 ...... 16053.00

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

Hon. Rob Bishop ...... 05/27 05/31 Albania ...... 1108.00 ...... 13264.00 ...... 14372.00 Jessica Calio ...... 05 /26 05 /30 Albania ...... 1108.00 ...... 7664.00 ...... 8772.00 Janice Robinson ...... 05 /26 05 /31 Albania ...... 1385.00 ...... 13196.00 ...... 14581.00 Ed Rice ...... 05/26 05/31 Albania ...... 1385.00 ...... 13196.00 ...... 14581.00 Committee total ...... 7756.00 ...... 82793.00 ...... 90549.00 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MICHAEL R. TURNER, June 22, 2016.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2016

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

Hon. Tom Price ...... 3 /31 4 /2 Philippines ...... 605.84 ...... (3) ...... 605.84 4 /2 4 /7 Australia ...... 1,631.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,631.00 Hon. Ted Lieu ...... 5/29 6/2 Taiwan ...... 6 /2 6 /5 South Korea ...... 842.14 ...... 2838.66 ...... 3,680.80 Committee total ...... 3,078.98 ...... 2,838.66 ...... 5,917.64 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. h HON. TOM PRICE, Chairman, June 28, 2016.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E ment’s final rule — Amendment of Re- ETC. Airspace; Taos, NM [Docket No.: FAA-2016- stricted Areas R-6602A, R-6602B, and R-6602C; 0526; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASW-3] re- Fort Pickett, VA [Docket No.: FAA-2016-7005; Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive ceived June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Airspace Docket No.: 16-AEA-4] (RIN: 2120- communications were taken from the 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 AA66) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 6023. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 6028. A letter from the Management and Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 6033. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Modification of VOR Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Federal Airway V-552; Mississippi [Docket ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Transportation, transmitting the Depart- No.: FAA-2016-5573; Airspace Docket No.: 16- Airspace for the following South Dakota ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E ASO-7] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received July 12, Towns; Belle Fourche, SD; Madison, SD; Airspace; Harlan, KY [Docket No.: FAA-2016- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Mobridge, SD; and Vermillion, SD [Docket 3108; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASO-16] re- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the No.: FAA-2016-0525; Airspace Docket No.: 16- ceived June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Committee on Transportation and Infra- AGL-1] received June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 structure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 6024. A letter from the Management and 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. 6034. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 6029. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class C and Class E Airspace; Charlottesville, VA cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31074; Airspace; Billings Logan International Air- [Docket No.: FAA-2015-8304; Airspace Docket Amdt. No.: 3694] received June 30, 2016, pur- port, MT [Docket No.: FAA-2016-0149; Air- No.: 15-AEA-15] received July 12, 2016, pursu- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- space Docket No.: 15-AWA-8] (RIN: 2120- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee AA66) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6025. A letter from the Management and 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 6035. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 6030. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Class E Airspace; Walla Walla, WA and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3675; Airspace Docket cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31073; Airspace; Ash Flat, AR [Docket No.: FAA- No.: 15-ANM-19] received June 30, 2016, pursu- Amdt. No.: 3693] received June 30, 2016, pur- 2016-4235; Airspace Docket No.: 16-ASW-6] re- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- ceived June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 on Transportation and Infrastructure. on Transportation and Infrastructure. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 6036. A letter from the Management and 6026. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 6031. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class C Transportation, transmitting the Depart- and Class E Airspace for the following Ten- Airspace; Capital Region International Air- ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E nessee Towns; Jackson, TN; Tri-Cities, TN port, MI [Docket No.: FAA-2015-4452; Air- Airspace; Lisbon, ND [Docket No.: FAA-2015- [Docket No.: FAA-2016-0735; Airspace Docket space Docket No.: 15-AWA-7] (RIN: 2120- 5800; Airspace Docket No.: 15-AGL-21] re- No.: 16-ASO-2] received June 30, 2016, pursu- AA66) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 ceived June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- on Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure. 6037. A letter from the Management and 6027. A letter from the Management and 6032. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E

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A letter from the Management and Identifier 2015-NE-40-AD; Amendment 39- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 18500; AD 2016-09-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- June 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 [Docket No.: FAA-2016-5284; Directorate tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Identifier 2016-CE-006-AD; Amendment 39- 2015-5811; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-158- tation and Infrastructure. 18550; AD 2016-12-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received AD; Amendment 39-18489; AD 2016-08-13] (RIN: 6046. A letter from the Management and July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2016, pursuant to Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. Airspace; Lisbon, ND [Docket No.: FAA-2015- 6054. A letter from the Management and 6039. A letter from the Management and 5800; Airspace Docket No.: 15-AGL-21] re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ceived July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Airspace; Little Rock, AR [Docket No.: FAA- tation and Infrastructure. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2015-3085; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASW-2] re- 6047. A letter from the Management and cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31076; ceived July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Amdt. No.: 3695] received July 12, 2016, pursu- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee tation and Infrastructure. tives; EVEKTOR, spol. s.r.o. Gliders [Docket on Transportation and Infrastructure. 6040. A letter from the Management and No.: FAA-2016-4230; Directorate Identifier 6055. A letter from the Management and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2015-CE-041-AD; Amendment 39-18539; AD Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2016-11-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tives; Various Aircraft Equipped with BRP- 2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-255- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Powertrain GmbH and Co KG 912 A Series AD; Amendment 39-18478; AD 2016-08-02] (RIN: structure. Engine [Docket No. FAA-2016-4878; Direc- 2120-AA64) received June 30, 2016, pursuant to 6048. A letter from the Management and torate Identifier 2016-CE-001-AD; Amendment 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 39-18551; AD 2016-12-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ceived July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 6041. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- 2015-4813; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-161- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-18532; AD 2016-11-05] (RIN: 6056. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting the Depart- et No.: FAA-2015-3982; Directorate Identifier 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2015-NM-098-AD; Amendment 39-18503; AD 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on tives; BLANIK LIMITED Gliders [Docket 2016-09-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, Transportation and Infrastructure. 6049. A letter from the Management and 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public No.: FAA-2016-4233; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the 2016-CE-003-AD; Amendment 39-18540; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2016-11-13] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- structure. 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 6042. A letter from the Management and proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31077; structure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Amdt. No.: 3696] received July 12, 2016, pursu- 6057. A letter from the Management and tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of et No.: FAA-2016-6147; Directorate Identifier 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2016-NM-021-AD; Amendment 39-18506; AD on Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2016-09-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received June 30, 6050. A letter from the Management and tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2016-6899; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-066- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- AD; Amendment 39-18558; AD 2016-12-09] (RIN: Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to structure. tives; B/E Aerospace Protective Breathing 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 6043. A letter from the Management and Equipment Part Number 119003-11 [Docket 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Program Analyst, FAA, Department of No.: FAA-2015-2134; Directorate Identifier Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2015-CE-012-AD; Amendment 39-18547; AD 6058. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class D 2016-11-20] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Class E Airspace; Orlando, FL; and 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gainesville, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- FL [Docket No.: FAA-2016-0071; Airspace Committee on Transportation and Infra- tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Docket No.: 16-ASO-1] received July 12, 2016, structure. 2016-6900; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-064- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 6051. A letter from the Management and AD; Amendment 39-18559; AD 2016-12-10] (RIN: 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ture. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 6044. A letter from the Management and tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of et No.: FAA-2015-8138; Directorate Identifier 6059. A letter from the Management and Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2014-NM-112-AD; Amendment 39-18522; AD Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class D 2016-12-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Airspace: Destin, FL; Duke Field, Eglin 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- AFB, FL; Revocation of Class D Airspace; Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Eglin AF Aux No 3 Duke Field, FL; and Committee on Transportation and Infra- et No.: FAA-2015-3987; Directorate Identifier Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; Eglin structure. 2015-NM-066-AD; Amendment 39-18544; AD Air Force Base, FL; Eglin Hurlburt Field, 6052. A letter from the Management and 2016-11-17] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, FL; and Crestview, FL [Docket No.: FAA- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 2015-7203; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASO-14] re- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the ceived July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums structure. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 6060. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31080; Program Analyst, FAA, Department of

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Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2016-11-22] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, BEYER, Mr. SWALWELL of California, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. MOORE, Mr. tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the KEATING, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. 2015-3635; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-037- Committee on Transportation and Infra- HASTINGS, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, AD; Amendment 39-18553; AD 2016-12-04] (RIN: structure. Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to 6068. A letter from the Management and HONDA, Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Il- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transportation, transmitting the Depart- linois, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. GRI- Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- JALVA, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- 6061. A letter from the Management and tives; EVEKTOR, spol. S.r.o. Gliders [Docket fornia, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CLARK of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of No.: FAA-2016-4232; Directorate Identifier Massachusetts, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2015- CE-043-AD; Amendment 39-18538; AD FARR, Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2016-11-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, New York, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. tives; GROB Aircraft AG Airplanes [Docket 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public WELCH, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. No.: FAA-2016-7057; Directorate Identifier Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. 2016-CE-017-AD; Amendment 39-18557; AD Committee on Transportation and Infra- RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. ENGEL): 2016-12-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, structure. H.R. 5746. A bill to amend the Public 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public 6069. A letter from the Management and Health Service Act to prohibit wellness pro- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Program Analyst, FAA, Department of grams from sharing personally identifiable Committee on Transportation and Infra- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- information related to individuals’ use of or structure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- prescriptions for contraceptives; to the Com- 6062. A letter from the Management and tives; Airbus Airplanes Docket No.: FAA- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2015-7533; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-080- By Mr. RIBBLE (for himself, Mr. COO- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- AD; Amendment 39-18528; AD 2016-11-01] (RIN: PER, Mr. RIGELL, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to ROKITA, and Mr. BENISHEK): tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. H.R. 5747. A bill to amend title II of the So- et No.: FAA-2015-8130; Directorate Identifier 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on cial Security Act to improve solvency and 2014-NM-175-AD; Amendment 39-18534; AD Transportation and Infrastructure. stability for future generations; to the Com- 2016-11-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 6070. A letter from the Management and mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Transportation, transmitting the Depart- for a period to be subsequently determined Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- by the Speaker, in each case for consider- structure. tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- 6063. A letter from the Management and et No.: FAA-2015-8137; Directorate Identifier risdiction of the committee concerned. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2014-NM-104-AD; Amendment 39-18561; AD By Mr. LYNCH (for himself, Mr. CUL- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2016-12-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, BERSON, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. KEATING, ment’s final rule — Operation and Certifi- 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. cation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the KENNEDY, Mr. NEAL, Ms. TSONGAS, [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0150; Amdt. Nos.: 21- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. MOULTON, and 99, 43-48, 61-137, 91-343, 101-9, 107-1, 119-18, 133- structure. Mr. CAPUANO): 15, and 183-16] (RIN: 2120-AJ60) received June 6071. A letter from the Management and H.R. 5748. A bill to establish the Adams 30, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Memorial Commission to carry out the pro- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Transportation, transmitting the Depart- visions of Public Law 107-62, and for other the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- structure. tives; General Electric Company Turbofan sources. 6064. A letter from the Management and Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2015-7491; Direc- By Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts (for Program Analyst, FAA, Department of torate Identifier 2015-NE-39-AD; Amendment herself and Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana): Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 39-18569; AD 2016-13-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- H.R. 5749. A bill to amend title 18, United ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ceived July 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. States Code, to create offenses for the inter- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 state coercion of sexual acts, sexual contact, et No.: FAA-2015-2958; Directorate Identifier Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- or sexually explicit visual depictions, and for 2014- NM-248-AD; Amendment 39-18545; AD tation and Infrastructure. other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- 2016-11-18] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, 6072. A letter from the Management and diciary. 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Program Analyst, FAA, Department of By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the H.R. 5750. A bill to direct the United States Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Postal Service to limit the use of centralized ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- structure. mail delivery for certain residential housing tives; BRP-Powertrain GmbH & Co KG Re- 6065. A letter from the Management and units, to prevent the taking of private prop- ciprocating Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2016- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of erty from homeowners, and for other pur- 2042; Directorate Identifier 2016-NE-02-AD; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- poses; to the Committee on Oversight and Amendment 39-18568; AD 2016-13-04] (RIN: ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Government Reform. 2120-AA64) received July 12, 2016, pursuant to tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself, Mr. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. et No.: FAA-2015-8466; Directorate Identifier STEWART, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. TIPTON, Mr. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on 2015-NM-045-AD; Amendment 39-18542; AD ZINKE, and Mrs. LUMMIS): Transportation and Infrastructure. 2016-11-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, H.R. 5751. A bill to provide that any State 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public f whose wildlife agency has determined that a Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the portion of the State is within the current Committee on Transportation and Infra- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS range of the Shiras Moose may take manage- structure. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ment actions on certain Federal lands within 6066. A letter from the Management and bills and resolutions of the following that State to stem decline of that species’ Program Analyst, FAA, Department of titles were introduced and severally re- population in that State, and for other pur- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ferred, as follows: sources. tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- By Mr. DEFAZIO: By Mr. AMODEI (for himself, Mr. HECK et No.: FAA-2015-5810; Directorate Identifier H.R. 5745. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- of Nevada, Mr. HARDY, and Ms. 2014-NM-116-AD; Amendment 39-18526; AD enue Code of 1986 to impose a tax on certain TITUS): 2016-10-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received July 12, trading transactions; to the Committee on H.R. 5752. A bill to promote conservation, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Ways and Means. improve public land management, and pro- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the By Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Ms. vide for sensible development in Pershing Committee on Transportation and Infra- SLAUGHTER, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. County, Nevada, and for other purposes; to structure. SPEIER, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mrs. the Committee on Natural Resources. 6067. A letter from the Management and CAPPS, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana (for him- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- self and Mr. RICHMOND): Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ington, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. KIL- H.R. 5753. A bill to authorize the Attorney ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- MER, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. BONAMICI, General to make grants to State and local tives; Fokker Services B.V. Airplanes [Dock- Mr. DESAULNIER, Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. law enforcement agencies for research, train- et No.: FAA-2016-0464; Directorate Identifier MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. CON- ing, and acquiring non-lethal force methods; 2015-NM-046-AD; Amendment 39-18549; AD YERS, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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A bill to amend the Internal Rev- under the Medicare program; to the Com- for additional assistance for complaints and enue Code of 1986 to provide for S corpora- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- requests of Medicare beneficiaries that re- tion reform, and for other purposes; to the dition to the Committee on Ways and Means, late to their enrollment in the Medicare pro- Committee on Ways and Means. for a period to be subsequently determined gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. MESSER (for himself, Ms. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition STEFANIK, Mr. ROKITA, Mrs. BROOKS ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, of Indiana, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. risdiction of the committee concerned. for a period to be subsequently determined SWALWELL of California, and Mr. By Mr. DESAULNIER (for himself, Mr. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- YOUNG of Indiana): ZELDIN, Mr. MACARTHUR, and Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- H.R. 5755. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- KING of New York): risdiction of the committee concerned. cation Act of 1965 to require institutions of H.R. 5764. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. SABLAN (for himself, Ms. higher education to provide students with enue Code of 1986 to exclude Federal Pell BORDALLO, and Ms. PLASKETT): annual estimates of student loan borrowing Grants from gross income; to the Committee H.R. 5773. A bill to amend title 18, United costs; to the Committee on Education and on Ways and Means. States Code, to include certain insular areas the Workforce. By Mrs. DINGELL (for herself, Mrs. of the United States in the definition of By Mr. POCAN (for himself and Mr. MILLER of Michigan, and Mr. State for the purposes of chapter 114, relat- ELLISON): LAHOOD): ing to trafficking in contraband cigarettes H.R. 5756. A bill to establish Federal-State H.R. 5765. A bill to amend and reauthorize and smokeless tobacco; to the Committee on higher education financing partnerships to the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restora- the Judiciary. drive down the cost of tuition for millions of tion Act of 1990; to the Committee on Nat- By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for him- American students; to the Committee on ural Resources. self and Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ): Education and the Workforce. By Ms. LOFGREN (for herself, Mr. CON- H.R. 5774. A bill to amend the Small Busi- By Mr. JEFFRIES (for himself and Mr. YERS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. HONDA, ness Act to allow small business concerns, MARINO): Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and homeowners, or nonprofit entities to use cer- H.R. 5757. A bill to amend title 17, United Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ): tain Superstorm Sandy grant funds or other States Code, to establish an alternative dis- H.R. 5766. A bill to amend the Immigration disaster assistance received to repay certain pute resolution program for copyright small and Nationality Act to provide citizenship disaster assistance provided by the Small claims, and for other purposes; to the Com- for certain children of United States service- Business Administration; to the Committee mittee on the Judiciary. men born overseas during the Vietnam and on Small Business, and in addition to the By Mr. CHAFFETZ (for himself and Korean Wars; to the Committee on the Judi- Committees on Financial Services, and Mr. POLIS): ciary. Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- H.R. 5758. A bill to maximize land manage- By Mr. MACARTHUR (for himself, Mr. riod to be subsequently determined by the ment efficiencies, promote land conserva- CARNEY, and Mr. PASCRELL): Speaker, in each case for consideration of tion, generate education funding, and for H.R. 5767. A bill to amend title XVIII of the such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Social Security Act to permit hospitals in tion of the committee concerned. Resources. all-urban States to be considered Medicare By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself By Mr. AMASH (for himself, Mr. dependent hospitals, and for other purposes; and Mr. HECK of Washington): JONES, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. POLIS, Mr. to the Committee on Ways and Means. H.R. 5775. A bill to establish the American BRAT, and Mr. HUFFMAN): By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. Fisheries Advisory Committee to assist in H.R. 5759. A bill to amend chapter 2 of title BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, the awarding of fisheries research and devel- I of the United States Code to establish the and Mr. FITZPATRICK): opment grants and for other purposes; to the style for amending laws; to the Committee H.R. 5768. A bill to amend title 10, United Committee on Natural Resources. on the Judiciary. States Code, to authorize the Secretary of By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself By Mr. AMASH (for himself, Mr. Defense to enter into intergovernmental and Mr. HECK of Washington): JONES, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. POLIS, Mr. agreements to provide for health screenings H.R. 5776. A bill to reauthorize and amend BRAT, and Mr. HUFFMAN): in communities near formerly used defense the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Res- H.R. 5760. A bill to require all bills, resolu- sites that have been identified by the Sec- cue and Response Grant Program and for tions, and other documents of Congress to be retary as sources of perfluorooctanesuflonic other purposes; to the Committee on Natural created, transmitted, and published in acid and perfluorooctanoic acid; to the Com- Resources. searchable electronic formats, and for other mittee on Armed Services. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. MEEHAN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 5777. A bill to To provide for the ex- ary, and in addition to the Committee on TIBERI, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsyl- change of Federal land and non-Federal land House Administration, for a period to be sub- vania, and Mr. BARLETTA): in the State of Alaska for the construction sequently determined by the Speaker, in H.R. 5769. A bill to require each owner of a of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay; each case for consideration of such provi- dwelling unit assisted under the section 8 to the Committee on Natural Resources. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the rental assistance voucher program to remain By Mr. ZINKE: committee concerned. current with respect to local property and H.R. 5778. A bill to designate Alex By Mr. BERA (for himself and Mr. school taxes and to authorize a public hous- Diekmann Peak in Montana; to the Com- REED): ing agency to use such rental assistance mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 5761. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- amounts to pay such tax debt of such an By Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania enue Code of 1986 to permit penalty-free in- owner, and for other purposes; to the Com- (for himself, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. KIL- service retirement distributions for employ- mittee on Financial Services. MER, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- ees serving as mentors; to the Committee on By Miss RICE OF NEW YORK: gia, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. WESTERMAN, Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 5770. A bill to amend title 38, United and Mr. ROGERS of Alabama): mittee on Education and the Workforce, for States Code, to provide a dental insurance H. Con. Res. 144. Concurrent resolution rec- a period to be subsequently determined by plan to veterans and survivors and depend- ognizing the 75th anniversary of the Amer- the Speaker, in each case for consideration ents of veterans; to the Committee on Vet- ican Tree Farm System; to the Committee of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- erans’ Affairs. on Agriculture. tion of the committee concerned. By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, By Mr. HONDA (for himself, Mr. ROE of By Ms. BONAMICI: Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mrs. Tennessee, Mr. WELCH, Ms. SLAUGH- H.R. 5762. A bill to improve the safety of RADEWAGEN, and Mr. PIERLUISI): TER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. JUDY CHU hazardous materials rail transportation, and H.R. 5771. A bill to reauthorize the Coral of California, Ms. NORTON, Mr. for other purposes; to the Committee on Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other SABLAN, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. SARBANES, Transportation and Infrastructure, and in purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. DESAULNIER, and addition to the Committees on Ways and sources, and in addition to the Committees Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Means, Oversight and Government Reform, on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Texas): and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently de- H. Con. Res. 145. Concurrent resolution subsequently determined by the Speaker, in termined by the Speaker, in each case for celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Al- each case for consideration of such provi- consideration of such provisions as fall with- bert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fel- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the in the jurisdiction of the committee con- lowship Program and recognizing the signifi- committee concerned. cerned. cant contributions of Albert Einstein Fel- By Mr. BUCSHON (for himself, Mr. By Mr. RUIZ (for himself and Mr. MEE- lows; to the Committee on Education and PAYNE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, and HAN): the Workforce. Mr. MULLIN): H.R. 5772. A bill to amend title XVIII of the By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, H.R. 5763. A bill to clarify the treatment of Social Security Act to establish a system to Mr. REICHERT, Mr. SCALISE, Mrs. certain DNA Specimen Provenance Assay educate individuals approaching Medicare MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MCHENRY,

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Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. CONAWAY, Ms. national security; to the Committee on For- for carrying out the powers vested in Con- ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of eign Affairs. gress), and Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 (re- Texas, Mr. NUNES, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. By Mr. POMPEO: lating to the power of Congress to dispose of BOUSTANY, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. TOM H. Res. 830. A resolution calling for all par- and make all needful rules and regulations PRICE of Georgia, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. ties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling respecting the territory or other property SMITH of Nebraska, Ms. JENKINS of with regard to the South China Sea and to belonging to the United States). Kansas, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. MARCHANT, express United States policy on freedom of By Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana: Mrs. BLACK, Mr. REED, Mr. YOUNG of navigation and overflight in the East and H.R. 5753. Indiana, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, South China Seas; to the Committee on For- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. RENACCI, Mr. MEEHAN, Mrs. eign Affairs, and in addition to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: NOEM, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. SMITH of mittee on Armed Services, for a period to be Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Missouri, Mr. DOLD, and Mr. RICE of subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. REICHERT: South Carolina): each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 5754. H. Con. Res. 146. Concurrent resolution ex- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- pressing support for fostering closer eco- committee concerned. lation pursuant to the following: nomic and commercial ties between the By Mr. RIBBLE (for himself and Mr. Pursuant to Clause I of Section 8 of Article United States and the United Kingdom fol- WALBERG): I of the United States Constitution and lowing the decision of the people of the H. Res. 831. A resolution promoting aware- Amendment XVI of the United States Con- United Kingdom to withdraw from the Euro- ness of motorcycle profiling and encourage stitution. pean Union; to the Committee on Ways and collaboration and communication with the By Mr. MESSER: Means. motorcycle community and law enforcement H.R. 5755. By Mr. GRAVES of Missouri: officials to prevent instances of profiling; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- H. Res. 825. A resolution recognizing the the Committee on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers f Clause 1 and Clause 3 of Section 8 of Arti- returning from active duty and the benefits cle I of the Constitution. of continuous positive airway pressure CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Mr. POCAN: (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep STATEMENT H.R. 5756. apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Congress has the power to enact this legis- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); to Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of lation pursuant to the following: the Committee on Armed Services, and in the Rules of the House of Representa- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 addition to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- tives, the following statements are sub- The Congress shall have Power . . . To reg- fairs, for a period to be subsequently deter- mitted regarding the specific powers ulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- granted to Congress in the Constitu- among the several States, and with the In- sideration of such provisions as fall within tion to enact the accompanying bill or dian Tribes. the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. joint resolution. By Mr. JEFFRIES: By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: H. Res. 826. A resolution electing the Chief By Mr. DEFAZIO: H.R. 5757. Administrative Officer of the House of Rep- H.R. 5745. Congress has the power to enact this legis- resentatives; considered and agreed to. con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: sidered and agreed to. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 8 By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Clause I, Section 8, of Article I of the By Mr. CHAFFETZ: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. MICA, Mr. United States Constitution H.R. 5758. GRAYSON, Mr. YOHO, Ms. GRAHAM, Mr. By Ms. DELBENE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- CRENSHAW, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, H.R. 5746. lation pursuant to the following: Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. MURPHY of Flor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Tenth Amendment, United States Con- ida, Mr. POSEY, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: stitution NUGENT, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article IV, section 3, clause 2 (relating to Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. JOLLY, Constitution. the power of Congress to dispose of and make Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. ROSS, By Mr. RIBBLE: all needful rules and regulations respecting Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5747. the territory or other property belonging to BUCHANAN, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States) Mr. CLAWSON of Florida, Mr. DIAZ- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. AMASH: BALART, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Mr. Article one grants Congress authority over H.R. 5759. DENT, Mr. HANNA, Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. taxation Congress has the power to enact this legis- MCCAUL, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. WEBER of By Mr. LYNCH: lation pursuant to the following: Texas, Mr. DOLD, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. H.R. 5748. Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution GIBSON): Congress has the power to enact this legis- states: ‘‘All legislative Powers herein grant- H. Res. 827. A resolution condemning the lation pursuant to the following: ed shall be vested in a Congress of the United terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando night- Article 1 section 8 Clause 3 of the United States . . .’’ It is both ‘‘necessary and proper club, honoring the memory of the victims of States Constitution. [for Congress to make laws] for carrying into the attack, offering condolences to and ex- By Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts: Execution’’ this Power (Article I, Section 8, pressing support for their families and H.R. 5749. Clause 18), including setting standards for friends and all those affected, and applauding Congress has the power to enact this legis- the format and content of legislation pro- the dedication and bravery of law enforce- lation pursuant to the following: posed to be considered by Congress. ment, emergency response, and counterter- Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. AMASH: rorism officials in responding to the attack; By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia: H.R. 5760. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- H.R. 5750. Congress has the power to enact this legis- ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: mittees on Foreign Affairs, and Homeland lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 1, of the Constitution Security, for a period to be subsequently de- Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 & Article I, states: ‘‘All legislative Powers herein grant- termined by the Speaker, in each case for Section 1, Clause 1 ed shall be vested in a Congress of the United consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. CHAFFETZ: States . . .’’ It is both ‘‘necessary and proper in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H.R. 5751. [for Congress to make laws] for carrying into cerned. considered and agreed to. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Execution’’ this Power (Article I, Section 8, By Mr. FLEMING (for himself and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: Clause 18), including setting standards for HUELSKAMP): Tenth Amendment—United States Con- documents produced by Congress. H. Res. 828. A resolution impeaching John stitution By Mr. BERA: Andrew Koskinen, Commissioner of the In- By Mr. AMODEI: H.R. 5761. ternal Revenue Service, for high crimes and H.R. 5752. Congress has the power to enact this legis- misdemeanors; to the Committee on the Ju- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: diciary. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8 By Mr. PETERSON (for himself and The constitutional authority of Congress By Ms. BONAMICI: Mr. MARINO): to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- H.R. 5762. H. Res. 829. A resolution expressing support cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- Congress has the power to enact this legis- for completion of President Obama’s Export stitution, specifically clause 1 (relating to lation pursuant to the following: Control Reform Initiative, which will fun- providing for the general welfare of the Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. damentally reform the United States export United States) and clause 18 (relating to the By Mr. BUCSHON: control system and enhance United States power to make all laws necessary and proper H.R. 5763.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion the foregoing Powers, and all other Mr. GARRETT, Mr. LANCE, Mr. COLLINS of New lation pursuant to the following: Powers vested by this Constitution in the York, Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Government of the United States, or in any MCHENRY, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. States Constitution Department or Officer thereof.’’ PERRY, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. DUNCAN of South By Mr. DESAULNIER: By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: Carolina, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mr. H.R. 5764. H.R. 5777. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. HURD of Texas, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- RIGELL, Mr. BRAT, Mr. NEWHOUSE, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: RIBBLE. Article 1, Section 8. Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 H.R. 2737: Mr. CRENSHAW, Ms. NORTON, Mr. By Mrs. DINGELL: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to dispose PIERLUISI, and Ms. BASS. H.R. 5765. of and make all needful Rules and Regula- H.R. 2799: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- tions respecting the Territory or other Prop- GRAHAM, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. MULLIN, Mrs. lation pursuant to the following: erty belonging to the United States; and MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, and Article I Section 8 nothing in this Constitution shall be so con- Mr. HURD of Texas. By Ms. LOFGREN: strued as to Prejudice any Claims of the H.R. 2849: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. LYNCH, and H.R. 5766. United States, or of any particular State.’’ Mr. ELLISON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ZINKE: H.R. 2889: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. WELCH. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5778. H.R. 2903: Mr. MEEHAN. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 and Amend- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2948: Mr. LANCE. ment I, Clause 3 of the Constitution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3011: Mr. RATCLIFFE. By Mr. MACARTHUR: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 3012: Mr. ISRAEL and Mr. GARRETT. H.R. 5767. granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 3229: Mr. SMITH of Texas. Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8, Clause 1 of the United States Constitution. H.R. 3238: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3308: Ms. DEGETTE and Mr. LANCE. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, of the United f H.R. 3323: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. States Constitution. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 3411: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of By Mr. MEEHAN: New York. H.R. 5768. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3445: Mr. FARR and Mr. CARSON of In- Congress has the power to enact this legis- were added to public bills and resolu- diana. lation pursuant to the following: tions, as follows: H.R. 3455: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. SWALWELL of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 14 and Article California, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 20: Mr. HINOJOSA. 1, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 3546: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 430: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. By Mr. MEEHAN: H.R. 3582: Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 446: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. FOSTER, H.R. 5769. H.R. 3673: Mr. POLIQUIN. Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. KIND, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3687: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. SERRANO, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3713: Mr. MCDERMOTT. DEUTCH, and Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Article I, Section 8, Clause I. H.R. 3742: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. LONG, and H.R. 525: Mr. DESAULNIER. By Miss RICE of New York: Mr. HASTINGS. H.R. 556: Mr. CULBERSON. H.R. 5770. H.R. 3765: Mr. GUTHRIE. H.R. 664: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3815: Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 670: Mr. BILIRAKIS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3882: Mr. CAPUANO and Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 793: Mr. GIBSON. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution H.R. 3886: Ms. NORTON and Mr. NADLER. H.R. 879: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. By Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN: H.R. 3892: Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. CRENSHAW and Mr. BUCHANAN. H.R. 5771. H.R. 3929: Mr. NADLER. INOJOSA Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 915: Mr. H . H.R. 4005: Mr. HONDA. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 921: Mr. KEATING, Mr. SESSIONS and H.R. 4019: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Mr. DEFAZIO. New York. Constitution. H.R. 923: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 4043: Mr. TAKANO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, ´ By Mr. RUIZ: H.R. 1095: Mr. CARDENAS. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. KEATING, Ms. LEE, Mr. H.R. 5772. H.R. 1205: Mr. JONES. NADLER, and Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1284: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. New York. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1310: Mr. PETERS. H.R. 4165: Mr. FOSTER. clause 18 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 1460: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 4177: Mr. DEUTCH and Mr. GRIFFITH. Constitution New York. H.R. 4385: Mr. NOLAN. By Mr. SABLAN: H.R. 1516: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H.R. 4463: Mr. REED, Mr. JENKINS of West H.R. 5773. H.R. 1559: Mr. BILIRAKIS. Virginia, and Mr. MCKINLEY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1728: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 4479: Mr. SABLAN. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1781: Ms. MOORE, Mr. JEFFRIES, and H.R. 4488: Mr. MCGOVERN. ‘‘Congress shall have Power to dispose of Mr. KIND. H.R. 4514: Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. GIBSON, and and make all needful Rules and Regulations H.R. 1854: Miss RICE of New York. Mr. CURBELO of Florida. respecting the Territory or other Property H.R. 1943: Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 4526: Mr. COHEN. belonging to the United States; and nothing H.R. 2016: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. LYNCH, and Mr. H.R. 4542: Mr. LEVIN. in this Constitution shall be so construed as NADLER. H.R. 4603: Mr. DOGGETT. to Prejudice any Claims of the United H.R. 2058: Mr. MULVANEY, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, H.R. 4614: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of States, or of any particular State. and Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. New Mexico. By Mr. SMITH of New Jersey: H.R. 2096: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 4621: Ms. DELAURO and Mrs. DINGELL. H.R. 5774. H.R. 2132: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 4622: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2140: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. H.R. 4625: Mr. KNIGHT and Mr. GARRETT. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2173: Mr. FOSTER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. H.R. 4626: Mr. BENISHEK and Mr. NEWHOUSE. Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. KIND, and Mr. DEUTCH. H.R. 4681: Mr. POCAN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 2302: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. LEWIS. H.R. 5775. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. H.R. 4715: Mr. HARDY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- DESAULNIER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. MCDERMOTT, H.R. 4816: Mr. KIND. lation pursuant to the following: and Mr. BEYER. H.R. 4893: Mr. CARTER of Georgia and Mr. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 2350: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. LOUDERMILK. ‘‘To make all Laws which shall be nec- H.R. 2403: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. TED LIEU H.R. 4927: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- essary and proper for carrying into Execu- of California. sylvania. tion the foregoing Powers, and all other H.R. 2446: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 4938: Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. WALBERG, Powers vested by this Constitution in the sylvania. Mr. CARTER of Georgia, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Government of the United States, or in any H.R. 2477: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 4954: Mr. ENGEL and Mr Cartwright. Department or Officer thereof’’ H.R. 2493: Mr. NADLER and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 4998: Mr. ENGEL. By Mr. YOUNG of Alaska: H.R. 2694: Mr. HUFFMAN. H.R. 5007: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5776. H.R. 2726: Mr. GOSAR, Mrs. MIMI WALTERS H.R. 5008: Ms. MOORE and Mr. KING of New Congress has the power to enact this legis- of California, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. York. lation pursuant to the following: WOODALL, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5015: Mr. CRAMER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 ALLEN, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. H.R. 5025: Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. ‘‘To make all Laws which shall be nec- MESSER, Mr. HARRIS, Mr. UPTON, Mrs. MIL- VARGAS, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. essary and proper for carrying into Execu- LER of Michigan, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. ZINKE, DEGETTE, and Ms. SPEIER.

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H.R. 5095: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 5591: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HURD of H.R. 5727: Mr. BABIN. H.R. 5101: Mr. BRAT. Texas, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. H.R. 5732: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida and Mr. H.R. 5102: Mr. BRAT. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. CARTER of CICILLINE. H.R. 5103: Mr. BRAT. Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. VELA, Mr. SMITH H.R. 5734: Mr. VALADAO, Mr. HECK of Ne- H.R. 5108: Mr. ENGEL. of Texas, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. GOHMERT, vada, and Mrs. LUMMIS. H.R. 5122: Mr. REED, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. PAUL- Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. BARTON, Mr. H.R. 5739: Mr. HIMES. SEN, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mrs. BROOKS MARCHANT, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of H. J. Res. 22: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. KILDEE, of Indiana, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. Texas, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. GENE GREEN of and Mr. VARGAS. ALLEN, Mr. LATTA, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. COLE, Texas, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. and Mr. FLEMING. CONAWAY, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SHFORD LORES H.R. 5133: Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. CULBERSON, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. AL GREEN of H. Con. Res. 140: Mr. A , Mr. F , HABOT OOPER H.R. 5149: Mr. O’ROURKE. Texas, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. C , and Mr. C . H.R. 5167: Mr. GUINTA. Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. FLO- H. Con. Res. 141: Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. TOM H.R. 5177: Mr. GIBSON. RES, Mr. BABIN, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. VEASEY, PRICE of Georgia, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. JODY B. H.R. 5180: Mr. WALDEN, Mr. PALMER, Mrs. and Mr. OLSON. HICE of Georgia, and Mr. GRIFFITH. MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. FRELING- H.R. 5593: Mr. VARGAS and Mr. O’ROURKE. H. Res. 14: Mr. ZELDIN. HUYSEN, Mr. PALAZZO, and Mr. TOM PRICE of H.R. 5619: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. H. Res. 94: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Georgia. H.R. 5620: Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. RADEWAGEN, New York. H.R. 5182: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. RUSH, and Mr. Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. LANCE. H. Res. 110: Mr. KNIGHT. KING of New York. H.R. 5624: Mr. NOLAN. H. Res. 112: Mr. DEFAZIO. H.R. 5187: Mr. RENACCI and Mr. GRAVES of H.R. 5625: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. COO- Missouri. PER, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mrs. CARO- H. Res. 130: Mrs. DAVIS of California. H.R. 5204: Mr. DESAULNIER. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. LYNCH, H. Res. 220: Mr. REICHERT. H.R. 5265: Mr. POCAN and Mr. FOSTER. Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mrs. MIMI H. Res. 334: Mrs. BLACKBURN. H.R. 5272: Ms. SPEIER. WALTERS of California, Mr. MCCAUL, and Mr. H. Res. 467: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. H.R. 5295: Mr. PETERSON. WESTMORELAND. O’ROURKE. H.R. 5334: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 5628: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. H. Res. 590: Mr. FOSTER. H.R. 5369: Mr. ENGEL. LARSEN of Washington, Ms. KUSTER, and Mrs. H. Res. 617: Mr. MILLER of Florida. H.R. 5373: Miss RICE of New York. KIRKPATRICK. H. Res. 631: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 5392: Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. FARR, Ms. H.R. 5646: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Mr. H. Res. 670: Mr. TED LIEU of California. GABBARD, and Mr. KILMER. MCKINLEY, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. PALMER, Mr. H.R. 5396: Mr. GRIJALVA. LOUDERMILK, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, H. Res. 683: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 5409: Mr. GROTHMAN and Mr. and Mr. GROTHMAN. H. Res. 686: Mr. LOEBSACK, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 5650: Mr. FORTENBERRY. MCNERNEY, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- H.R. 5457: Mr. SALMON, Mrs. BLACK, Mrs. H.R. 5654: Mr. FLORES, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. fornia, and Mr. PAYNE. ELLMERS of North Carolina, Mr. DUNCAN of PITTENGER, Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. WENSTRUP. H. Res. 754: Mr. KILDEE. South Carolina, and Mr. TURNER. H.R. 5659: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. H. Res. 784: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 5675: Mr. CRENSHAW. H.R. 5474: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. HINOJOSA, GARAMENDI, and Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 5682: Mr. TAKAI and Ms. NORTON. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. H.R. 5683: Mr. FORBES, Mr. WALZ, and Mr. H. Res. 795: Ms. GABBARD. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, and Ms. PIN- DENHAM. H. Res. 808: Ms. LOFGREN. GREE. H.R. 5685: Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H. Res. 810: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. H.R. 5488: Mr. CARTWRIGHT and Mr. YAR- H.R. 5689: Ms. SLAUGHTER. DESJARLAIS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. ROS- MUTH. H.R. 5691: Ms. GRANGER, Ms. BROWNLEY of KAM. H.R. 5500: Mr. ENGEL. California, Mr. MEEHAN, and Mr. KING of New H. Res. 811: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 5506: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. CART- York. H. Res. 813: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. WRIGHT, and Mrs. NOEM. H.R. 5697: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. IBBLE OUNG H.R. 5515: Mr. CAPUANO. BRIDENSTINE, and Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H. Res. 817: Mr. R , Mr. Y of Iowa, H.R. 5561: Mr. JONES. H.R. 5715: Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. TIBERI, Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. H.R. 5573: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 5720: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- HARDY, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. BABIN, Mr. WEBER H.R. 5578: Mr. HASTINGS. fornia. of Texas, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, and H.R. 5584: Mr. FARR. H.R. 5722: Mr. PETERS, Ms. BONAMICI, and Mr. PITTENGER. H.R. 5587: Ms. FOXX. Ms. PLASKETT. H. Res. 824: Mr. CONYERS.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2016 No. 113 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was become the United Kingdom’s next Memorial Hospital in Rhode Island to called to order by the President pro Prime Minister. law enforcement groups like the Fra- tempore (Mr. HATCH). Our allies, the British, have stood ternal Order of Police and antidrug f with us through the toughest of times groups like Voices of Hope in my own and remain a valued ally and partner. State of Kentucky. PRAYER This was true under Theresa May’s At a time when drug overdoses claim The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- predecessor as Conservative Party 129 American lives every single day, it fered the following prayer: leader and Prime Minister—that is is painfully clear we need to do more, Let us pray. David Cameron, to whom we also send and we need to do it now. That is why Living God, we bless Your Holy warm regards today—and it was true this Senate majority has provided Name. We praise You for the abun- under the preceding Labour govern- more than double the funding the pre- dance of Your love and for Your peace ments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown vious majority provided for opioid-re- that transcends understanding. Lord, as well. We have every expectation it lated issues. That is why this Senate even in the midst of the cacophonous, will be true under her leadership as majority has made passing this com- You permit us to hear Heaven’s har- well. prehensive response a priority. monies. From what I hear, May is tough, I particularly want to thank those Today, inspire our lawmakers to de- savvy, and she has promised to seek who made this moment possible, Sen- pend on Your grace. As they rely on unity and ‘‘a strong . . . positive vision ator PORTMAN, Senator AYOTTE, Sen- Your promises, empower them to obey for the future’’ of her country. ator GRASSLEY, and Senator ALEX- Your precepts, finding in Your wisdom So on behalf of the Senate, allow me ANDER. I also appreciate those on the a lamp for their feet and a light for to wish her the best in the days to Democratic side who worked very hard their path. Sustain them with Your come. on this bill, such as Senator WHITE- sweet presence when they walk on f HOUSE and Senator KLOBUCHAR. I know weary roads, and continue to bless they are all proud to support it today. LEGISLATION BEFORE THE them with the constancy of Your love. We can also pass the bipartisan, bi- SENATE Send Your Spirit to bring quiet and se- cameral aviation bill, which is an im- renity into their souls. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, portant step to ensuring safety and se- We pray in Your marvelous Name. today the Republican-led Senate will curity for American travelers. Recent Amen. have two opportunities to make a dif- terror attacks, such as those at air- f ference for the American people by ports in Brussels and in Istanbul, un- passing the Comprehensive Addiction derline the significance of this bill, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE and Recovery Act conference report which represents the most significant The President pro tempore led the and the bipartisan, bicameral aviation airport security reform in a decade. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: agreement. Both bills are the result of By shoring up security for inter- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the months of hard work from colleagues national flights coming into the United United States of America, and to the Repub- on both sides. With continued coopera- States, by enhancing vetting for avia- lic for which it stands, one nation under God, tion, we can move these measures tion employees, and by improving secu- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. across the finish line now. rity in prescreening zones that are f The CARA conference report is a often vulnerable, the airport security comprehensive legislative response to bill before us will take more steps to RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY the prescription opioid and heroin epi- protect airline passengers. LEADER demic which is devastating our Nation. The bill will also take steps to keep The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. By increasing prevention, treatment, Americans safe from active shooter PAUL). The majority leader is recog- recovery, and law enforcement tools, threats by authorizing more so-called nized. CARA can help prevent more people VIPR teams. It will also make sure air- f from struggling with addiction to begin ports are better equipped to respond with and it can help foster long-term and disarm threats that come their UNITED KINGDOM’S NEXT PRIME healing for those already struggling way by bolstering resources and train- MINISTER with addiction. ing for security personnel. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, It is no wonder it has earned the In addition to these smart security today the Queen of England will ask backing of nearly 250 groups, from enhancements, the bill also includes a Theresa May to form a government and local hospitals like the Kent County number of key items to improve safety

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Vote provements to travel for disabled pas- water protections. Actually, it tempo- yes on the compromise Zika control sengers and parents with small chil- rarily—just temporarily—waives a du- and veterans conference report before dren. plicative paperwork provision that us and send it on down to the Presi- I especially thank Senator THUNE for Democrats themselves call ‘‘unneces- dent. guiding this critical bill through the sary for the protection of our environ- f legislative process and for his work to ment’’ and a ‘‘waste of taxpayer dol- include even more security provisions lars.’’ This temporary provision would RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY to keep Americans safe. only apply to pesticides already ap- LEADER Every Senator should support this proved—already approved—by the EPA, and it represents the only real way to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill today so we can send it to the Democratic leader is recognized. President’s desk immediately. With co- commence with the kind of anti-mos- operation now, we can finish our work quito efforts we need—efforts the EPA f Administrator herself assures us are on these critical bills. With continued LEGISLATION BEFORE THE SEN- cooperation in the coming days, we not only safe but ‘‘perhaps the most important tool we can use right now’’— ATE AND JUDICIAL NOMINA- will be able to finish our work on other TIONS important legislation as well. as the vaccine takes a period of time to For instance, yesterday we voted to develop. Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Repub- Democrats also pretend the com- go to conference on the Energy Policy lican leader celebrates the opioid legis- promise conference report would pro- Modernization Act, which represents lation and the FAA bill, but both are hibit funding or deny access for birth the first broad energy legislation to missed opportunities. There is no fund- control. Actually, it provides more re- pass the Senate since the Bush admin- ing in the opioid bill. There were edi- sources for health care, including pre- istration. By updating and reforming torials all over the country yesterday ventive care, than the Zika bill Demo- our energy policies and infrastructure, about that. I read here on the Senate crats voted for just last month. This this bill can help Americans save more floor, it is in the RECORD, about The compromise bill directs those health energy, produce more energy, and pay New York Times saying it was really care dollars to the very places you less for energy. wrong to try to claim credit for doing would expect, such as hospitals, public This much needed legislation something on opioids when there is no health departments, community health wouldn’t have been possible without money to do it. centers, and Medicaid. The FAA bill—I will talk about that the resilient efforts of the Energy Com- Democrats are now upset because a mittee chair, Senator MURKOWSKI, and in a little more detail in a little bit— political supporter doesn’t get a special is another missed opportunity to do the ranking member, Senator CANT- carve-out, so they are demanding an WELL, to move it forward. I am pleased what is right to help, to help the Re- earmark for this partisan group as the publican leader keep his word. the Senate took the next step to ad- cost of ending their attack on women’s vance this bill, and I hope we can ar- CARA, the opioid legislation, has no health and their blockade of anti-Zika real funding to solve the real problem. rive at a final agreement in the near funding. Of course, Democrats would future. Over the last week, Democrats have like us all to ignore the fact that the exhausted every avenue to try and Unfortunately, there are areas where very same partisan campaign organiza- our colleagues have blocked critical work with Republicans on a Zika fund- tion would not have been able to access ing measure. Democrats had the audac- progress on issues such as Zika control these Medicaid funds in the President’s funding and support for our veterans. ity to expect the Republican leader to Zika request either. live up to his promise in April of bipar- Here was the headline in a newspaper So it is hard to decide which of these tisan work on Zika. This is what the this week: ‘‘Reid: Senate Dems will excuses is the most disingenuous. Republican leader said in April: block Zika funding again.’’ ‘‘[W]hich Maybe it is the false claim this bill means,’’ the article explained, ‘‘there cuts funding for veterans. It actually We all are very much aware that this is a will be no further avenues to pass a increases veterans funding to record serious crisis. We’ll be working with the ad- ministration, with Democrats. funding bill to combat Zika for the rest levels, by the way. Just as Democrats of the summer.’’ are pushing a partisan proposal to pro- But his actions, especially over the Democrats used to say Zika was an vide political cover on Zika, it actually last couple of weeks, clearly illustrate imminent threat. Now they are threat- would leave veterans funding behind. that he was never really interested in a ening to extend the filibuster of the So, look, I think we get this. Demo- bipartisan solution. For example, the funding we need to fight Zika and pro- crats have a partisan interest in block- President offered a meeting with Sen- tect women’s health. Why? It seems ing critical anti-Zika funding. That is ator MCCONNELL, Speaker RYAN, Sec- clear enough. They think dysfunction what is going on here, but Americans retary Burwell, and Director of OMB works well for them politically, so they are asking them to please just put poli- Shaun Donovan, to work on the Zika are trying to manufacture some re- tics aside for once and think of the na- crisis. The Speaker and the Republican gardless of who gets hurt in the proc- tional interest. Does anyone—anyone— leader refused that meeting. We offered ess. They have tried to muddy the issue seriously believe pregnant mothers to reintroduce the Senate’s bipartisan with extraneous arguments and half- care about manufactured squabbles Zika compromise from what we sent to truths, but they just don’t stand up to over offsets and earmarks and duplica- the House. We would do it again as a serious scrutiny. tive paperwork? They want Wash- freestanding bill. That bill had 89 Let us examine a few of the things ington to kill mosquitoes and they votes. Eighty-nine Senators voted for they have said about this compromise want them to do it now. They want to it. conference report. Our Democratic see a vaccine developed—and quickly. We have offered Republicans legiti- friends pretend it would underfund They want to see their unborn babies mate compromises in the hopes they Zika. Actually, it contains the exact protected from a devastating virus that would join us at the negotiating table, $1.1 billion funding they just voted for can have lifetime consequences. What but it is clear that they don’t want to last month. they do not want to see, what they are stay in DC. They want to rush to Cleve- Democrats pretend it contains par- not interested in observing, is one land and wave the flag for Donald tisan offsets. Actually, the offsets have more manufactured partisan excuse Trump. That is why they are imposing bipartisan buy-in. Two of the three off- from our colleagues over here on the imaginary deadlines on Zika legisla- sets have explicit bipartisan support. other side. tion.

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Well, I would suggest lines? We are not here. We come back embarrass Hillary Clinton during her that I disagree with that. on September 6. July is gone, August is stalwart term as Secretary of State of Starting this Friday—right here, gone, and part of September is gone. this great country. They failed, of July 15—we are going to begin the We have a lot of time to be here and do course. Senator GRASSLEY wrote count- longest recess in the Senate in 60 some work. less letters demanding State Depart- years. Sixty years ago, there was not I say to my Republican colleagues, ment documents. He even once went much going on in this country, rel- sit down with us. We have offered com- after a woman who worked at the State atively speaking. We had far fewer peo- promise after compromise. To hear my Department and was having a baby. He ple, 100 million fewer people. We had a friend talk about, oh, I can’t under- wanted the records to make sure he less complicated government in many stand why they won’t accept pre- could document that. He scoured sen- ways, so there was an opportunity at venting Planned Parenthood from tak- sitive records belonging to Secretary that time to take the time off, but 60 ing care of these women—if there were Clinton’s aides. He was obsessed with years later, there is no time to do that. ever a time in the history of America digging up political dirt. He found To say there is no time to work on where women wanted to do something none. But, like the Benghazi Com- Zika—give us all a break. There is about birth control, how about now? mittee in the House, Senator GRASSLEY plenty of time—7 weeks, to be exact. I My Republican friend says: I don’t has wasted millions of taxpayer dollars guess a couple months of paid vacation understand why they are concerned and produced zero. Now that the FBI is more important than protecting about Planned Parenthood not being has closed the book on Secretary Clin- pregnant women and their babies from able to take care of these women. I ton’s emails, Senator GRASSLEY is re- the terrible birth defects caused by don’t understand why they are con- sorting to questioning the integrity of Zika. There is no reason we can’t stay cerned about changing the environ- career FBI officials, calling their inves- here and work on protecting women mental laws dealing with the Clean tigation ‘‘suspect.’’ and their babies, but Republicans are Water Act. I don’t understand that. Senator GRASSLEY’s efforts to elect in such a hurry to coronate Trump in Their legislation takes $500 million Donald Trump don’t end with his par- Cleveland, they are willing to sacrifice from veterans that we were going to tisan attacks regarding Secretary Clin- helping their constituents. use to process claims. For him to come ton. The senior Senator from Iowa has The Republican leader announced and say we are increasing veterans obstructed qualified, consensus judicial yesterday that he will be speaking at money is just not true. Everyone nominees in the hopes that Trump will the Republican convention next week. I knows that the $543 million they have win in November and remake the judi- guess the Republican leader is rushing here is an offset from ObamaCare. I ciary in his image. Think about that. for the exit without funding Zika so he could raise a point of order right now, Unlike past Judiciary Committee will have time to prepare his speech and it would fall automatically. Every- chairs, Senator GRASSLEY is content to and polish it because I am sure it will one knows that. Taking money from put partisanship above a functioning really help Donald Trump a lot in his Ebola—there is not much left there. judiciary. election efforts. The Republican leader Ebola is still a crisis. We know that. The number of vacancies under Presi- cares more about his time off and We remember that from 2 years ago. dent Obama has skyrocketed. Repub- cheering Donald Trump than pro- But what is always so interesting is licans’ obstruction is putting them in tecting the women of America and why in the world, if they are so inter- the history books—but for the wrong their babies from this horrible virus. ested in doing something about this, reason. Last year, Senate Republicans Let’s be clear. It is obvious that Re- would they stick a provision in their made history by confirming the fewest publicans are choosing Trump and legislation that they reinstate the abil- judges in a long time. This year, they some time off over protecting Amer- ity to fly the Confederate flag over seem determined to shortchange the ican women from the Zika virus. This military cemeteries? How is that for a judiciary even further. We have a myr- is a really bad, revolting set of prior- compromise? iad of judicial emergencies around the ities, and every Republican in this So this calendar is going to stay country, meaning the judges can’t get building and the office buildings sur- here. Let’s look at it for a while and their work done. These courts have rounding this Capitol should be see what time we have left. The Repub- more cases than judges can handle, and ashamed. They shouldn’t fool them- lican Senate is being defined by its un- that has more than doubled. selves—every Republican in Congress finished business. It is not just Zika; Justice is being denied for millions of should know that if they walk away we could go on for quite some time. I Americans, but under Chairman without funding Zika, the repercus- will mention a couple things. GRASSLEY, the Judiciary Committee sions are going to be severe. How about giving serious consider- spends its time playing politics, not I can’t recall ever, having been ation to protecting Americans by fund- confirming judges. It seems the only around here a long time—even before I ing our military and our national secu- thing deserving the chairman’s atten- came to Congress, I worked here— rity, addressing gun violence, or pro- tion is electing Donald Trump, ensur- watching a party so willingly move to viding the necessary resources to at- ing he gets as many judicial appoint- its own destruction. That is what Re- tack our Nation’s opioid crisis. ments as possible. Nowhere is that publicans seem to be intent on doing. Through their historic inaction, Re- more apparent than with the current Maybe they don’t like being in the ma- publicans are refusing to treat the Fed- vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court jority. It is hard to be in the majority. eral judiciary with the respect it de- and GRASSLEY’s obstruction of the We are trying to save the Republicans serves and the Constitution demands. highly qualified Chief Judge Merrick from themselves, but they won’t let us. The senior Senator from Iowa has Garland. No one can find anything We have pursued every avenue possible turned the once proud and independent dealing with his education, his quali- to find a bipartisan Zika bill path for- Judiciary Committee—my friend—we fications, his judicial temperament, his ward that can pass both Houses and be have been together for 34 years in the integrity—he is top of the line, as was signed by the President. It shouldn’t be Congress of the United States—the sen- indicated some time ago by ORRIN hard. Women and babies across Amer- ior Senator from Illinois is a member HATCH. ica are counting on Republicans to of that committee. He loves his work President Obama nominated Garland come to their senses and pass a bill be- on that committee; he has told me nu- 100 days ago. He serves as the chief fore we leave here on a 2-month vaca- merous times. But that once proud and judge of the DC Circuit Court of Ap- tion, but if Republicans refuse, if they independent Judiciary Committee has peals. He was unanimously rated as

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But Judge Gar- It is a bill that relates to the opioid those suffering from addiction and to land can’t make his case to the Amer- epidemic in America—an epidemic create flexibility and treatment op- ican people because Senator GRASSLEY which is linked directly to the heroin tions for those who need medication- refuses to even hold a hearing on the epidemic in America and the sad re- assisted therapy or pregnant women nomination. Chairman GRASSLEY has ality of the deaths that are occasioned who need specialized care. come up with a myriad of excuses to by heroin overdoses. Having said all of these positive block the nomination, none of which The prescription opioid and heroin things about what we are to vote on, hold water. As the Des Moines Register epidemic claimed 28,647 American lives let me state the obvious. When only 12 said recently, ‘‘Grassley’s excuses are in 2014—1,652 in my State of Illinois. percent of the people in Illinois are purely political.’’ That is a 30-percent increase in just 4 able to receive care for their addiction, Iowans aren’t being fooled. They years. and there is a 12-week wait at facilities I have seen this devastation first- know that the chairman’s real goal is for vulnerable patients to get into drug hand. I have sat with parents who have holding the Supreme Court open for treatment, authorizing new programs, lost their kids. I have met with young Donald Trump to do with what he which this bill does, is good but not teenagers who were addicted. Thank wants. The Judiciary chairman has al- good enough. We need to make an in- goodness that some of them have been ready said Trump would ‘‘appoint the vestment. We need to put taxpayers’ able—with treatment, counseling, and right type of people’’—boy, I will tell dollars behind this commitment to end strength—to fight off that addiction. you, that must be a real stretch—‘‘the The reality is obvious. This narcotics this epidemic, and it is needed now. That is why Senator JEANNE SHA- right type of people’’ to the Supreme epidemic is not an inner city problem. HEEN of New Hampshire offered an Court. The senior Senator from Iowa It is an American problem. It is a prob- amendment during the Senate floor obviously places a high value on lem that not only touches the inner consideration of this bill. Her amend- Trump’s judgment, which has proven cities of America, but it also touches ment would have put $600 million into to be so good the last year. Senator every other community. There is no GRASSLEY is holding a Supreme Court town too small, no suburb too wealthy actually making the bill work, enforc- vacancy for a man who accused an In- to escape the opioid and heroin epi- ing it, investing in it. It failed. During the CARA conference meet- diana-born judge of being unable to do demic. his job because of his racial heritage. I have been across my State, from ings, Senator MURRAY and Congress- His parents came from Mexico. Appar- one end to the other, at roundtables man PALLONE offered amendments to ently he would like to see that brand of with law enforcement, with medical ensure that Congress would put some thinking brought to the Nation’s professionals, with those who do addic- money into the promise of this bill. courts. tion treatment and with those who They couldn’t get it passed in a con- It is time for Senator GRASSLEY to have lived through these addictions. I ference dominated by the Republican stop playing politics with his com- have seen firsthand what it has done to majority. Why? Why would these ef- mittee and give Judge Garland a fair communities and families and lives. We forts be blocked when the Republicans hearing. It is time for his committee to need a forceful response, and we are are joining us and saying this is a na- address the numerous lower court va- going to vote on one in about an hour. tional problem that deserves our im- cancies and damaging judicial emer- It is called the CARA bill. It is a bill mediate attention? Because Repub- gencies throughout the country. The that moves us in the right direction licans have said they have already pro- American people deserve a functioning when it comes to dealing with this ad- posed to increase funding in appropria- judicial system led by the Judiciary diction. tion bills to take care of this. Yet Committee in the Senate. They have The conference report has many im- many Republicans are supporting a had enough with Republican excuses. portant elements to it, and that is why continuing resolution that freezes Iowans and the Nation are waiting. It I am going to support it. It includes my funding at this year’s level and pro- is time for Senator GRASSLEY and Sen- proposal to require reforms at the vides for no increase in opioid epidemic ate Republicans to do their job. FDA, or the Food and Drug Adminis- treatment. When they say they are Mr. President, I would ask the Chair tration, to ensure better oversight of going to put more money in and then to announce what the Senate is going dangerous and addictive opioid drugs call for a continuing resolution, they to do the rest of the day. before they are approved for sale in our know and we know that it is a sham. The Republicans are opposing an in- f country. My provisions will ensure the FDA convenes scientific advisory com- crease in funding for this bill by saying RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME mittees before approving new opioid they already proposed increased fund- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under drugs and that the Pediatric Advisory ing in another bill, but at the same the previous order, the leadership time Committee has a voice in the decision. time they are advocating a freeze, or is reserved. We require the FDA to consider the flat-funding a continuing resolution. f public health impacts before allowing They can’t have it both ways. more addictive products to come onto It is confusing, but those of us who COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND the market. We direct Federal health live in this world know what they are RECOVERY ACT OF 2016—CON- agencies to develop plans for con- up to. They want to take the credit for FERENCE REPORT tinuing medical education with doctors passing this bill and the promise of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under and other providers who prescribe funding it in the future into the elec- the previous order, the Senate will re- opioids. We require the FDA to encour- tion in November but not provide the sume consideration of the conference age drug companies to make abuse-de- money that is needed to make it work. report to accompany S. 524, which the terrent formulations of these dan- That is playing games with people’s clerk will report. gerous drugs. lives. America deserves better. The assistant bill clerk read as fol- The CARA conference report also in- Failing to provide the dollars today lows: cludes a proposal I have worked on to is not going to help those who are cur- Conference report to accompany S. 524, a improve State prescription drug moni- rently suffering. It is not going to help bill to authorize the Attorney General to toring programs. This legislation will that mother who was awake all last award grants to address the national make it easier for States to share in- night worrying about a son or a daugh- epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and formation about overprescribing and ter who is facing an addiction, praying heroin use. overusing opioids, it gives doctors they can get that child they love into The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under more information to better perform treatment in time to break that addic- the previous order, the time until 11 their prescribing practices. tion and save their lives.

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I have introduced the Ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tea party Republicans have gone even diction Prevention and Responsible ator from New York. further. In 2012, they proposed cutting Opioid Practices Act, or the A-PROP Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, first, SAMHSA by $283 million. The latest Act. It is going to help shut off the let me thank my colleague from Illi- PAUL RYAN budgets—the holy grail of spigot for fueling this crisis. nois for his remarks on the funding Republican fiscal austerity—took a Here is something most people don’t issue. I couldn’t agree more. meat cleaver to this agency. He pro- understand or realize. The Drug En- There is no question that this body posed cutting an estimated $400 million forcement Administration sounds like should be working to help curb opioid from SAMHSA in 2013 and 2014. the kind of law enforcement agency abuse in this country, to improve men- The Republican record on actually that polices America to reduce the tal health services, to improve the way funding these programs is, frankly, likelihood that narcotics are going to we treat addiction and speed up recov- abysmal. When you hear treatment be found in our homes, in our neighbor- ery. Everyone in this Chamber knows centers and when you hear law enforce- hoods, in our communities, and in our it. But the bill before us, the Com- ment say that we don’t have the re- States. It also has another responsi- prehensive Addiction and Recovery sources to do what we need to do to go bility. Each year pharma, the major Act, is woefully insufficient for dealing after the opioid crisis, ask yourself pharmaceutical companies, comes to with the opioid and heroin crisis. It why, because our colleagues on the this agency and asks for the approval makes a whole lot of changes, but it other side of the aisle have fought in- to make even more narcotics. These doesn’t support a single one with new creases in funding. are prescription narcotics like opioids. resources. You can’t have an additional coun- The DEA has to sign off on this in- It would authorize block grants to selor. I have held parents in my arms crease in production each year. States to treat people who are hooked who said: My son or daughter didn’t If we are going to take a look at the on these dangerously addictive pre- make it as they were waiting in line seriousness of this opioid problem and scription painkillers, but it doesn’t for treatment. There were not enough its growth in America, take a look at provide any actual money to give. It counselors, not enough slots. I have the growth of production in America would authorize programs to help law talked to law enforcement officials that has been approved by this Federal enforcement crack down on this who say they want to do much more, agency. Between 1993 and 2015, the scourge, but it doesn’t provide a single but their hands are tied because they Drug Enforcement Administration-ap- plugged nickel to our cops. don’t have enough cops, enough intel- proved quotas for oxycodone increased Without actual appropriations, this ligence, enough follow-through on almost 40 times. In 1993, they were pro- bill is like a Hollywood movie set— going after these evil drug dealers who ducing about 31⁄2 tons of these opioid something that appears real on the sur- are just despicable. pills. Now they are producing 150 tons face but has no substance and no life We want to say to our colleagues on of these opioid pills. behind its facade. Let me say that the other side of the aisle that what The DEA has approved pharma to again. Without actual appropriations, they probably would have done to us is produce enough opioid narcotic pills to this bill is like a Hollywood movie to block this bill so we should have no provide—listen closely—every adult in set—something that appears real on accomplishments. That is what hap- America a 1-month prescription each the surface but has no substance and pened in 2013 and 2014. We are not going year to opioid narcotics—every adult no life behind its false facade. to do that. This has a few good things, in America. That goes way beyond any I want to clear one thing up. I have but it is not close to enough. medical need. It is pharma’s effort to heard many of my Republican col- The way the appropriations process make more money and to feed the leagues say that we should pass this has proceeded this session, I see no rea- beast of this opioid epidemic, and DEA bill, and we can just fill in the money son to believe how any of this is going each year gives the seal of approval. later. Forgive me for being skeptical to change. So far the majority has been That is wrong. that they will actually follow through utterly unable to pass bills that con- Once these pills are produced, it on that promise, because my friends on tain increases in funding. Why? Why takes a doctor or a dentist or some the other side of the aisle have been wouldn’t good people here who say other authorized medical professional fighting for years to cut, not increase, they want to fight opioids and come to prescribe them. How they are mak- the exact same programs they are now home and talk about it do it? I will tell ing it through that process onto the touting in this bill—what a sham. you why. Because the hard right has a streets and into the homes of America With the rise of the tea party, the stranglehold. They say no increase in is the next question beyond this DEA hard-right conservative factions in the funding for anything, except maybe De- approval of pharma’s overproduction. House and Senate brought devastating fense, and even a lot of the hard right We need continuing medical edu- proposed cuts to the health programs people don’t want that. Everyone goes cation to be mandated. Incidentally, that combat the opioid problem, and along. They are afraid of the Koch DEA approves doctors to give them the my colleagues here who are not mem- brothers, who want to cut, cut, cut. authority and power to prescribe nar- bers of the tea party went along. Now They are afraid of the Heritage Foun- cotics. They can monitor this, as well, that there is an opioid crisis, now that dation that wants to cut, cut, cut, and and see where the abuse is taking some are worried about reelection, oh, so they give speeches and even pass a place. We need an all-hands-on-deck they are out there. Where were they bill that makes some small improve- approach to this epidemic. Each stake- last year and the year before? Where ments, but they don’t get the funding. holder needs to play a role. are they going to be this year in terms It is not that they are malicious, but I am going to vote for this CARA of actually getting some funding? they don’t have the courage and conference report. On its face, it is Last year, Republicans proposed bil- strength to stand up and do what is hard to vote against, but I want to do lions of dollars in cuts to the Labor- needed, and then they are hypocritical it with the knowledge of having said in HHS appropriations bill—the main when they go back and say they are this statement on the floor that it isn’t funding source for substance abuse leading the fight to go after opioid ad- enough. Unless we pass Senator JEANNE treatment. Without the bipartisan diction. That is the problem here. After SHAHEEN’s amendment, unless we fol- budget agreement, this would have cut years of opposing funding for mental low up on Senator PATTY MURRAY’s $9 billion. In fact, the Senate Appro- health and substance abuse programs, amendment in conference and fund this priations Committee proposed cutting no one should believe that Republicans effort to stop this epidemic, we are ba- the Substance Abuse and Mental are going to honor their promises

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This bill rep- with Senator KING and Senator handedly solved the opioid crisis in resents an important step in tackling MANCHIN to actually do something this country, but that will not be true. the growing crisis of prescription drug about prescription drug monitoring, They will not mention that the bill has and heroin addiction in this country. I and that is requiring individual States no funding and doesn’t have the teeth thank my colleagues, especially the to put in place prescription drug moni- it needs; they will not tell people that original sponsors of this bill. Senator toring programs and actually submit it doesn’t include a dime for a new WHITEHOUSE, Senator PORTMAN, Sen- the data. I have learned—having treatment bed, a dollar for a drug ator AYOTTE, and I have worked to- Hazelden in my State—that some counselor’s salary, or the needed in- gether on this legislation for a number States have a program, but it just creases in money for law enforcement. of years. means doctors have to sign up. It What it says is this: that colleagues on Drug overdoses from opioids now doesn’t actually mean that they actu- the other side of the aisle are more in- claim more lives than car accidents ally record information or that they terested in showing voters they are every year. That is a pretty shocking share it with other doctors. It doesn’t doing something about opioids than ac- statistic that I don’t think most Amer- even mean they share it between tually doing something because they icans would expect. The crisis is rip- States. Our bill would require States are constricted by a small, narrow, but ping apart families from all different that receive Federal funding to combat powerful group of special interests in backgrounds, and with deaths increas- opioid abuse to ensure that their pre- their party that say you can’t vote for ing nearly sixfold since the year 2000, it scription drug monitoring complies any increases in funding for anything, is a crisis on the rise. This deadly trend with certain standards so that we can and it is a shame. This is an issue ripe struck at the heart of Minnesota. Last crack down on this addiction before it for bipartisan compromise. It is an year alone, 336 Minnesotans died after starts. It would require prescribers to issue in which we can and must make overdosing on opioids. consult with the PDMPs before they real progress, but as it stands, this bill Since I started working on this bill, I hand out prescriptions, require dis- doesn’t get the job done. have heard from people in communities pensers to report back within 24 hours Every day 2,500 teenagers in America across my State. In Montevideo, 12- of distribution, and would provide for abuse prescription drugs for the first year-olds were courted by pushers who the proactive notification of health time. These are our kids, our neigh- said: Hey, kids. If you go in and check care professionals when patterns indic- bors, and our friends. We all know fam- your parents’ medicine cabinets—I’ll ative of opioid abuse are detected. For ilies that have had the anguish—and give you a list—and bring us their pre- people who travel across State lines, it the joy that some have had as their scription drugs, we will give you a can would also require States to share in- sons and daughters have recovered. But of beer. That happened in Montevideo, formation. everyone who knows people who have MN. Here is an example: There was a pa- been fighting addiction—whether it is Shelly Elkington shared her tragic tient at Hazelden Betty Ford who had alcohol or prescription drug abuse or story. Her daughter, Casey Jo, was a 108 prescriptions for painkillers filled some other substance—knows that champion swimmer and hoped to study by more than 85 different prescribers. every day is a struggle and a fight. You nursing like her mom, but in 2008 she Think about that: 85 different medical are never sure that they will not go was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, professionals had prescribed these back. And then there are those who and that is when she started taking drugs. have lost kids. Sometimes their kids opioids for pain relief. As we know, I met a rehab guy up in Moorhead are just out on the streets, and their four out of five heroin users started out who had a patient with a similar story, family doesn’t know where they are, by misusing prescription pain killers, who had filled prescriptions from doc- and some of them, of course, are gone. and in the end the very pills that were tors in North Dakota, South Dakota, It is nothing we should be playing supposed to ease Casey Jo’s pain didn’t Minnesota, and Wisconsin. That is games with, and a small group of hard- work. She became addicted and eventu- what is going on. If we don’t require right ideologues shouldn’t be blocking ally turned to heroin and other drugs, States to share information with other change in America. We don’t need a and basically this addiction hijacked States, it is as if we don’t really have bill designed for campaign rhetoric. We her life. She is no longer with us. a prescription drug program to begin need resources. This is the story for far too many I strongly urge my Republican col- with. people. In one 7,000-person town in Min- leagues to schedule a vote on legisla- CARA is an important bill, but there nesota, 3 young people died of opioid tion that provides robust funding to are two things that we need to change overdoses in just 6 months in 2013. address the opioid and heroin epidemic in order to improve the work we are Our final bill includes a number of as soon as possible. Until we pass the doing in Congress. No. 1 is the money proven strategies to help States and increase in resources for law enforce- for treatment that I know Senator local communities in the fight against ment and treatment, both of which are SCHUMER just addressed, which is in addiction, and one of the most impor- so necessary, we cannot say that Con- Senator SHAHEEN’s bill, which would tant provisions in it for me is looking gress has done what is necessary to appropriate emergency funding and, at solutions for unused prescription solve and fight the opioid crisis. second, not just say we are doing some- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- drugs. Senator CORNYN and I passed a thing about prescription drug moni- sent that any time spent in quorum bill back in 2010 and finally got the toring but actually do something about calls prior to 11 a.m. be equally di- rules out after advocating for them prescription drug monitoring, and that vided. from the DEA, I believe for 4 years, and is why I am introducing this bill today. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- we are finally starting to see some There is a lot of work ahead, but I TON). Without objection, it is so or- pharmacies, such as Walgreens, volun- want to conclude my remarks by ac- dered. tarily taking back unused prescription knowledging the major step we are Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I sug- drugs. This bill helps to build on that taking by passing the Comprehensive gest the absence of a quorum. work. Addiction and Recovery Act and send- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The CARA also increases the availability ing it to the President’s desk to be clerk will call the roll. of naloxone, which we know can be signed into law. The senior assistant legislative clerk used in overdoses, and, of course, one of I thank my colleagues for their sup- proceeded to call the roll. the most important things in this bill port. Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I is a start at prescription drug moni- I yield the floor. ask unanimous consent that the order toring. I emphasize that it is a start The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for the quorum call be rescinded. because I think a lot more needs to be ator from Alabama.

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Once I saw the outcome, ican people have clearly rejected and Tufts University study said we could I opposed it.’’ do not favor, even though powerful lose 400,000 jobs. That is their analysis Well, that was not a very satisfac- forces continue to push for it. It has of it. tory answer to me at the time. I was been reported that both Presidential Secretary Clinton’s adviser, Kurt very uneasy about that conversion to candidates oppose it; however, it does Campbell, and other expansive trade opposition, and now we have her top appear that Secretary Clinton’s opposi- advocates always believe in these free- adviser to Asia saying something en- tion is in doubt, and there was a trou- trade agreements no matter what is in tirely different. bling report yesterday. them. They seem to remain oblivious This is what the Australian news- Her top Asia policy adviser, who to the impacts that such a massive paper said about him and this agree- served as her Assistant Secretary of trade deal will have on the already- ment. He says that—he did acknowl- State for East Asia, Kurt Campbell, struggling economy and middle Amer- edge globalization has sometimes been told an Australian news outlet that ica. Mr. Campbell’s statements are fur- disruptive to politics, disruptive in Clinton’s opposition to TPP is not real. ther confirmation that the Obama ad- countries like the United States. He is He said: ‘‘Every trade agreement goes ministration and Hillary Clinton have talking about disruptive for jobs and through the deepest, darkest tunnel be- not given up on this deal. Indeed, workers in the United States. I think fore it is ultimately passed.’’ Her top President Obama continues to push for he is certainly correct about that. adviser is saying to our Australian al- it openly and without apology. They How did PolitiFact analyze Mrs. lies that it is going to pass, and that is fully intend to do everything they can Clinton’s statements? Here are some of contrary to what she has been telling to sneak the TPP through Congress, the things they reported in their anal- the American people. In fact, I think it with perhaps some cosmetic changes to ysis. ‘‘Once I saw what the outcome is fair to say that the worst-kept secret say they have fixed the problem, after was, I opposed it.’’ in Washington is that Hillary Clinton, the election—most likely during the That is a pretty clear statement, it if elected, intends—in some way and lameduck session of the House or the appears. some fashion—to see that the TPP be- Senate—when many Members are no Speaking in Australia in 2012, how- comes law. She made 45 different state- longer accountable to the American ever, she hailed the deal as ‘‘setting ments during her time before this law- people, or it could be even in the next the gold standard.’’ less agreement was being negotiated— Congress. She said: ‘‘This TPP sets the gold up to the very end of Congressional de- While talking with the newspaper standard in trade agreements to open, bate over fast track—that she sup- The Australian, the former Assistant free, transparent, fair trade, the kind ported it. This statement by her top Secretary of State, Mr. Campbell, also of environment that has the rule of law adviser is not only shocking but really found time to denigrate and talk bad and a level playing field.’’ confirms the fears that so many people about the presumptive nominee of one It seems to me to be a total commit- have had—that her opposition to the of our national parties, Donald Trump. ment to supporting the trade deal. TPP on the campaign trail is a result The Australian reported that the Remember, as Secretary of State, she of the pressure of the voters and is not former Australian Foreign Minister is the chief diplomatic official for the a real conversion. has written that Mr. Campbell ‘‘will be United States. The Trade Representa- After voicing her support for the Secretary of State if Mrs. Clinton be- tive does most of the negotiations, but 5,554-page agreement 45 times before comes the President at the end of the the Secretary of State is involved in running for President, and after refus- year.’’ Well, that is the first I have these negotiations. It involved the eco- ing to take a position on it when asked heard of that. We learned that maybe nomic relationship of the United about it for months during her cam- from Australia. States with 11 other Pacific nations. So paign, she has since made statements I believe this is another example of she knows what is going on in these ne- to the American people that she op- the kind of political duplicity that irri- gotiations and should be well aware of poses the agreement. Her senior policy tates, frustrates, and angers—legiti- them. If she wasn’t, she was not doing advisor is overseas touting the benefits mately—the American people. They her job. of TPP. Just as her email scandal prob- have their leader saying one thing, Hillary Clinton’s support for the TPP lem proves, Mrs. Clinton tends to say promising one thing during the elec- goes on as she said that it would create one thing to the American people but tion season, all the while they are ‘‘Better jobs with higher wages and another thing to her globalist friends. working to advance a different agenda safer working conditions, including for The TPP creates a 12-country Pacific entirely. women, migrant workers and others union, whereby each country gets a It is the same about fixing illegal im- too often in the past excluded from the single vote. This will allow the union migration. They always promise it dur- formal economy will help build Asia’s to legislate and change its own rules. It ing the campaign, but when we get in middle class and rebalance the global is described as a living agreement. the Senate and start actually voting on economy.’’ They can even change their own rules. the things that would be necessary to Well, I don’t have any doubt that if They can pass laws and regulations create a lawful system of immigration this trade agreement is like the other that make it very difficult—virtually that protects the national interests, it trade agreements—and I believe it is— impossible—for the American people to never seems to happen. it will definitely help Asian trade com- have control over it. It is going to be So it is pretty clear Hillary Clinton petitors of ours. The question is, who is very difficult to contain this union really supports the TPP. It was only an representing the American people? where each country gets one vote. The election-cycle diversion that caused That is whom our legal, moral, and po- United States gets one vote. The Sul- her to back off of it, and she refuses to litical responsibility is to—the Amer- tan of Brunei gets one vote. Vietnam rule out its passage entirely. The ican people. Is it going to be a better gets one vote. This makes no sense. We media should demand that she clarify transaction for them or not? They absolutely should not pass this massive her position. Why will she not rule out don’t think so, I don’t think so, and a agreement that erodes the economic passing it? Does her top adviser to growing number of economists are be- strength of America, giving our com- Asia, meeting with Asian nations that ginning to understand why these trade petitors the same votes on important would participate in this TPP—does he deals I have so often supported in the issues as we have. speak for her or not? past are not working effectively. Even the rosiest Trans-Pacific Part- As quoted by PolitiFact, Mrs. Clin- PolitiFact reported in October that nership projections cited by the Obama ton said: ‘‘I waited until it had actu- she also described this trade deal over

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Since 1999, wages grams Act, which is among the meas- it becomes disingenuous to argue, as in America have declined $4,186, ad- ures included in this bill. This provi- she’s doing now, that she didn’t en- justed for inflation. That is the way to sion would allow nurse practitioners dorse it before it was finalized.’’ calculate it properly. Median family and physician assistants to access So that is where we are. income is down over $4,000 since 1999. State prescription drug monitoring I will yield the floor if someone else Make no mistake, bad trade deals are a programs and view the patient’s pre- arrives. That is the main point I want- part of that. Another part of that is, scription opioid history to determine if ed to make. when you bring in more workers than a patient has a history of addiction. I would urge our colleagues to under- you have jobs for, you create a surplus Although nurse practitioners and stand what is happening. There has of labor and wages go down, if there are physician assistants write over 30 mil- been an analysis and a growing under- any free-market people left on Wall lion opioid prescriptions every year, in- standing within the developed nations Street, they understand that. cluding in 2013, few States allow them of the world that their middle-class So we have had a double whammy, in to consult and submit prescribing data working people are being hammered by addition to high regulations and stupid to these important State databases. Al- these trade agreements. Last year, it taxes that we impose on the economy. lowing them to access more informa- was reported that 55 percent of the peo- All of these things have created a situ- tion about a patient’s history enables ple in Germany supported the trans- ation in which we are not healthy eco- them to help address potential addic- atlantic trade agreement, and this is a nomically. Wages are declining. Mid- tion before it becomes a serious prob- follow-on to the TPP, all part of the dle-class Americans are hurting. They lem. fast-track authority Congress gave to have a right to ask: Who in Washington Critically, we must recognize the key the Trade Representative of the United is looking out for my interests? That is role nurse practitioners and physician States. I opposed it, but Congress voted the way I see it. assistants can play in curbing prescrip- to approve it. He is negotiating right This trade agreement—5,500-some- tion drug abuse and diversion. That is now with the Europeans on a match- odd pages—is bad. We do not need to why this provision allowing those ing-type treaty that will also be monu- pass it, and we absolutely do not need nurse practitioners and physician as- mental involving the Atlantic trade to go into another European Union-like sistants to access State prescription deal. trade agreement where the United drug monitoring programs is so impor- Last year, 55 percent of the people in States gets only one vote even though tant. Germany supported this agreement. A we have by far the dominant economy. I thank my colleague Senator BALD- recent poll in Germany showed now What do all of these countries want WIN for her tireless effort in advancing only 17 percent support it. first and foremost? It is understand- the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid In recent weeks, clear messages have able. It is not evil. They want to sell in Safety Act to address overprescribing also been sent by the people of the our market. They want to bring home and accountability at the VA. Her lead- United Kingdom, our British allies; American dollars. That is their goal. ership on behalf of Jason’s family and they don’t like being placed in these When we enter into a trade agree- their courage and strength, particu- large international trade organizations ment with somebody who wants to sell larly his mother Linda, widow Heather, where the UK only gets one vote. If here, we should make sure that we do and daughter Anaya, were impressive they get that in the European Union, I it in a way that protects American and instrumental in incorporating this don’t know if they have a single vote— workers and makes sure that our trad- measure. and they don’t believe it has been ing partners open their markets to us The provisions from Senator BALD- working in their interests. That was a so that we can export as much to them WIN’s legislation that have been in- factor in them voting to withdraw from as we allow them to import to us. cluded in CARA will require the VA to the EU, even though the EU is pushing Mr. President, I thank the Chair, and expand the use of opioid safety initia- this trade deal—the TTIP—exceedingly I yield the floor. tives within all VA facilities—a pro- hard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- foundly important step because it will What has been the impact on our ator from Connecticut. enable the VA to better facilitate use trade deals in the past? In 2011, I sup- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. I thank my col- of State prescription drug monitoring ported the South Korea trade deal. It leagues for the vote we will take in a programs and ensure that all VA facili- was an important deal, one of our big- very short time on the Comprehensive ties provide naloxone to at-risk vet- gest trade agreements, and they are al- Addiction and Recovery Act known as erans without a copay. That is a pro- lies. I believe in the South Koreans. CARA. This legislation holds great foundly significant step. They are good people. So we voted for promise to help families and commu- I hope monitoring and tracking pro- it. Congress passed it. President Obama nities combat the opioid epidemic that grams will be further improved so that advocated for it and signed it. At the has truly been ravaging our Nation. State boundaries can be more easily time, he declared that our exports to The epidemic is a public health cri- overcome in terms of information flow, South Korea would increase $10 billion sis, causing death and destruction to and the effectiveness can include not a year and that would help create man- families and communities, and this leg- only the VA but our civilian programs. ufacturing jobs in the United States; islation is barely a symbolic step. The Additionally, improvements to the that it would be a win-win: Korea rhetoric on the floor today and VA Patient Advocacy Program will would import more to us, but we would throughout our consideration of this truly help the VA better serve our vet- export more to Korea too, the trade bill, unfortunately, is unmatched by erans. deficit would not increase, and it would real dollars. Until we commit re- These provisions are also included in be a job creator in the United States. sources, our words will be a glass half the Veterans First Act. I am hopeful So Congress voted for it—a big vote for empty, and we must fill that glass with that this body will move forward on it. the resources necessary to truly make the Veterans First Act. Well, what has happened since 2011? a difference, as I have seen from the I appreciate the bipartisan work of Last year, our exports to Korea were roundtables I have held around the my colleagues in addressing the opioid not $10 billion, not $1 billion but $30 State of Connecticut where law en- crisis. I am pleased to support this bill million. Their exports to us from South forcement, community activists, fami- but again emphasize that it is a short- Korea were $15 billion. So what hap- lies whose loved ones have suffered term solution. pened? The data, the projections were from addiction, and addicts themselves I yield the floor.

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The vating the interests of the American TRIBUTE TO JAMES WALLNER instruction and guidance James pro- people over the interests of political Mr. LEE. Mr. President, Capitol Hill vided to me and my staff far exceeded elites is unlikely to win a popularity is a famously transient place. Every 2 expectations. James’s knowledge of the contest in Washington, but it will earn years, the membership of the House of Senate is encyclopedic. Working with you the respect of your colleagues and Representatives changes, the member- him is like having your own personal anyone happening to be watching. ship of the Senate changes, and in the Parliamentarian by your side, always Few on Capitol Hill respect James interim, the coming and going of con- ready and eager to give comprehensive more than two of his former bosses, gressional staffers is virtually con- answers to virtually every question Senator PAT TOOMEY and Senator JEFF stant. But when you take a step back that might come up, even those dealing SESSIONS. This is what each of them and look through the wide lens of his- with the most arcane procedural me- had to say about James on the occa- tory, you can see certain pillars of per- chanics within the Senate. sion of his departure from the Senate. manence, certain exceptional individ- Most people in Washington operate Senator TOOMEY said: uals who stand out from and rise above on the premise that connections are James Wallner not only understands a the fleeting crowd. These are the insti- what you need to succeed in politics. wide range of policy issues, but he is a mas- ter of the congressional rules and procedures tutional giants of Congress, the men Some might even assume that they are needed to turn conservative philosophies and women whose extraordinary tal- all you need to succeed in politics. into action. He is an exceptionally smart ents and devotion to the Constitution James, although known and esteemed strategist and is willing to work hard to ad- have shaped the character and the by many, has flipped this conventional vance the ideas needed to restore an Amer- course of government and whose leg- wisdom on its head. For him, it is not ican government that is limited in scope, ef- acies continue to influence Congress who he knows but what he knows that ficient with taxpayers’ money, and account- long after the individuals behind them has made him an invaluable resource able to the voters. have gone. for so many Members in Congress and Senator SESSIONS said: For the past 51⁄2 years, I have had the so many staffers on both sides of the It has been an honor to work with James pleasure of working with and learning Capital over the years. in the Senate. I am proud to say that James from one such individual, a true master While his formidable intellect has set began his Senate career in my office as a Legislative Assistant and later became my of the Senate, James Wallner. him apart over the 10 years in the Sen- Legislative Director. In these roles, James Friday will be James’s last day as ex- ate, the qualities I always admired demonstrated a mastery of congressional ecutive director of the Senate steering most in James are his deep and abiding procedure and policy. He has supported not committee—although the optimist in love for this country, for its history, only me, but the entire party in developing me hopes that he will be back in the its people, and its institutions, and his and working to implement conservative, pro- Senate someday. Starting next week, uncompromising commitment to the growth policies that help place our nation on he will join the Heritage Foundation as self-evident truths upon which it was a more sustainable path. The Heritage Foun- the group vice president of research, founded and the truths built into our dation is fortunate to have hired a man of such skill and I am confident that he will where he will oversee all of the think governing document, the U.S. Con- serve them well. James is without a doubt tank’s research papers, projects, and stitution. one of the most talented and dedicated staff- initiatives. For this, James is emi- One of my favorite examples of this ers I have ever worked with or known in the nently qualified. James has been study- is exemplified by James’s annual tradi- Senate. ing politics in the classroom and in tion of reading, start to finish, the offi- For 10 years, James Wallner has been real life on Capitol Hill throughout his cial and complete notes from the Con- an exceptionally articulate, pas- entire adult life. In all his spare time, stitutional Convention of 1787. Of sionate, knowledgeable, and steadfast in between advising Senators and rais- course, for James, it is not enough to champion of the very things that make ing his two children, Graham and simply read and re-read this volumi- the Senate great and that make the Quinn, with his wife Kimberly, James nous text every year; he makes sure to Senate unique—especially open, robust has been busy becoming a scholar, do it between May 25 and September 17 debate and deliberation. The Senate is earning two master’s degrees and a so that he can read each day’s notes on better because of him. doctoral degree in politics, and an ac- the very day or the very anniversary of He will be missed. But with so many complished author, having published the very day on which they were origi- challenges looming over the horizon one book, with another forthcoming. nally recorded. and with so much work yet ahead of us Aside from what must be the best James brought the same passion and to be completed, something tells me time-management skills in the world, appreciation for our constitutional her- this will not be the last time the Sen- coupled with the fact that the man itage to his work as the executive di- ate hears from James Wallner. probably never sleeps, this is what you rector of the Senate steering com- Thank you, Mr. President. first notice about James: just how mittee, a position which he has held CLOTURE MOTION freakishly smart he is. since 2012. The purpose and mission of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- I will never forget the first time I the steering committee is to encourage LIVAN). Pursuant to rule XXII, the met James, which was back in 2011, not innovative thinking and bold action Chair lays before the Senate the pend- too long after I had been sworn in to within the Senate’s Republican con- ing cloture motion, which the clerk office as a Senator. As a brandnew Sen- ference. This is no easy task, of course. will state. ator with a brandnew staff, one of my In a town that is not exactly known for The senior assistant legislative clerk top priorities was to find someone who innovation or boldness, many may see read as follows: could help mentor and guide me and this as a mission impossible, but James CLOTURE MOTION my staff—someone outside of my staff. saw it as a moral imperative because We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- My staff included a lot of people who he understands that many of our gov- ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the had never worked in Washington be- ernment’s and our country’s most ur- Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby fore, so we needed someone on the out- gent problems today are caused by an move to bring to a close debate on the con- side of our staff to help teach us how unnatural timidity and sclerosis within ference report to accompany S. 524, a bill to authorize the Attorney General to award the Senate really works and how Con- the legislative branch. grants to address the national epidemics of gress really works. The job may be difficult, but James prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. I asked around for suggestions, and carried it out with an admirable com- Mitch McConnell, James M. Inhofe, Pat one name kept coming up: James bination of tenacity, patience, courage, Roberts, John Boozman, Johnny Isak- Wallner. If you need someone to give a and grace, and always with an unre- son, Chuck Grassley, John Cornyn,

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The cur- The question is, Is it the sense of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to perma- rent budget process is designed only to Senate that debate on the conference nently extend increased expensing limita- spend and fails hard-working tax- report to accompany S. 524, a bill to tions, and for other purposes,’’ with House amendments to Senate amendments. payers. Each year, nearly $3 trillion is authorize the Attorney General to spent by Washington without any award grants to address the national The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- meaningful congressional review or epidemics of prescription opioid abuse ator from Wyoming. consideration. What America really and heroin abuse, shall be brought to a MOTION TO CONCUR needs is a budget process built to save. close? Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I move to The last time Congress reformed the The yeas and nays are mandatory concur in the House amendments to under the rule. budget process was in 1974. Times have the Senate amendments to H.R. 636. changed, and the 40-year-old process The clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under The legislative clerk called the roll. has only grown more dysfunctional and Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators the previous order, the time until 1:45 antiquated. Until 1998, Congress had are necessarily absent: the Senator p.m. will be equally divided between never failed to pass a budget, but in the the leaders or their designees. from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the last 15 years, Congress failed to pass a The Senator from Wyoming. Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), budget resolution more than half the Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, before I the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- time. Today, budgets from Congress give my speech, I ask unanimous con- ERTS), the Senator from South Dakota and the President are increasingly sent for Senator PORTMAN to have 1 (Mr. ROUNDS), the Senator from Ala- tossed aside, leaving the country with minute. bama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from no long-term fiscal plan. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), the Senator Our appropriations process is broken. objection, it is so ordered. from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER), and the Spending bills are nearly always late, COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY BILL Senator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). creating crippling uncertainty for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I agencies, businesses, and the American any other Senators in the Chamber de- thank my colleague and, in less than a people. We have completed all appro- siring to vote? minute, I want to acknowledge some- priations bills on time in only 4 of the The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 90, thing historic that just happened on last 45 years. In 15 of those years, we nays 2, as follows: this floor—a 90-to-2 vote for the Com- did not pass one appropriations bill on [Rollcall Vote No. 126 Leg.] prehensive Addiction and Recovery time. Instead of well-considered fund- YEAS—90 Act. This is the Senate agreeing with ing decisions, the government operates Alexander Ernst Mikulski the House to do something important on short-term spending bills or con- Ayotte Feinstein Moran to address this epidemic of heroin and tinuing resolutions. We have had to use Baldwin Fischer Murkowski prescription drug abuse, and I con- 173 short-term spending bills since 1977, Barrasso Flake Murphy HELDON Bennet Franken Murray gratulate my colleague S and that is just 3 years after the Budg- Blumenthal Gardner Nelson WHITEHOUSE, my coauthor, and encour- et Act was passed. Blunt Gillibrand Paul age all my colleagues to now get this That is just the portion of the budget Booker Graham Perdue signed as soon as possible so we can get Boozman Grassley Peters Congress has control over. Today, a Boxer Hatch Portman it out to our communities to help. growing portion of our budget is de- Brown Heinrich Reed I thank the Chair. voted to entitlements and other auto- Burr Heitkamp Reid The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- matic spending. When Congress last re- Cantwell Heller Risch ator from Wyoming. Capito Hirono Rubio formed the budget process in 1974, this Cardin Hoeven Sanders REFORMING THE BUDGET PROCESS type of spending constituted only one- Carper Isakson Schatz Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I rise to dis- third of what was spent and two-thirds Casey Johnson Schumer cuss America’s broken budget process Cassidy Kaine Scott of the spending provided annually. Coats King Shaheen and the Senate Budget Committee’s This chart points that out: 1966, 33 Collins Kirk Stabenow continuing effort to provide solutions percent on automatic pilot, 67 percent, Coons Klobuchar Sullivan to place our Nation’s budget on a bet- annual review. Now, 70 percent auto- Corker Lankford Tester Cornyn Leahy Thune ter, sustainable path. matic spending, 30 percent under an- Cotton Manchin Tillis Last year, on May 5, the Senate nual review. And this is growing auto- Crapo Markey Toomey passed its first balanced 10-year budget matically. These don’t have guaranteed Cruz McCain Udall since 2001. This was a big deal. It was revenue sources. Whenever the revenue Daines McCaskill Warner Donnelly McConnell Warren thoroughly considered and amended to source doesn’t meet up with what we Durbin Menendez Whitehouse the tune of 71 rollcall votes, and 146 have already said would automatically Enzi Merkley Wyden amendments adopted overall, and it be paid, it cuts into this 30 percent NAYS—2 provided an enforceable plan to get the that we get for annual review—auto- Lee Sasse Nation’s exploding debt under control. matically—and reduces the amount we On May 22, just 17 days later, we en- NOT VOTING—8 get to actually make decisions on. acted legislation that violated the I have talked about what could hap- Cochran Rounds Vitter budget. Congress didn’t even abide by Inhofe Sessions Wicker pen if the interest rates go up—$19 tril- Roberts Shelby the budget for a whole month. This lion in debt. So $20 trillion at a 1-per- The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this trend has continued throughout the cent interest rate would cost us $200 vote, the yeas are 90, the nays are 2. 114th Congress. Since passing its fiscal billion a year. The norm, 5 percent, Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- year 2016 budget plan, Congress has would cost us 1,000 billion, or $1 tril- sen and sworn having voted in the af- been unable to achieve any reduction lion, and we only get to make deci- firmative, the motion is agreed to. in overspending called for in the bal- sions—this part of it—on $1,070 billion. anced budget. Instead, Congress en- f So how would we fund everything the acted legislation increasing spending government does on $70 billion? FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRA- by nearly $150 billion and reducing rev- This crisis is coming. In 2016, 70 per- TION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF enue by $478 billion over the 10-year cent of Federal spending is provided 2016 window. Much of these violations were automatically, essentially on autopay The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under enacted as part of the end-of-the-year year after year without congressional the previous order, the Chair lays be- omnibus spending bill, which was draft- review or approval. In 15 years, this

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De minimis viola- grow over $29 trillion by 2026—and that portation, maybe education. tions—that would be under half a mil- is just based on this 70 percent on auto- This mandatory spending operates lion dollars, probably—should be auto- matic pilot. We need long-term, en- with no connection between funding matically waived, while large viola- forceable fiscal targets with guideposts decisions and program performance. tions should be subject to up to a two- along the way that ensure revenues Given that this spending often con- thirds vote threshold. It has to be a lit- and spending are moving in the right tinues in perpetuity, the least we can tle more difficult for us to violate what direction. do is ensure that it is spent effectively. we set out to do. Fiscal targets alone will not fix the Fourth, Congress needs to rethink I want to repeat that part. The man- Federal budget. Congress will need to datory spending operates with no con- the way it allocates Federal resources. enact substantial policy reforms if it nection between funding decisions and Our fragmented budget process makes wants to get our Nation’s debt under program performance. There are a it nearly impossible to know how much whole bunch of programs out here in of the government’s resources are de- control. Former Budget Chairmen Judd the 70 percent that we never have to voted to a particular policy goal. There Gregg and Kent Conrad—one Repub- look at because they are going to get is a different budget for the Budget lican, one Democrat—recommended es- their money anyway. Nobody lobbies Committee, a different one for the tablishing a bipartisan commission to us on it because they get their money, spending committees which are the ap- submit a legislative proposal that anyway. So we don’t have any program propriators, and a different one for the would achieve long-term revenue, performance. How many of those do we White House. I think it is intentional, spending, and debt targets. Congress suppose are not doing what they were so that we can’t follow what it is. Our would then be required to consider and originally intended to do? I am willing fragmented budget process makes it vote on the commission’s recommenda- to bet a lot of them. In fact, I have impossible to know how much of the tions without amendment. This is a looked at them and know it is a lot of government’s resources are devoted to creative, bipartisan approach to ad- them. a particular policy goal. We should es- dressing politically difficult decisions The good news is there are bipartisan tablish subcommittees within the that must be made to ensure this coun- steps Congress can take now to fix Budget Committee to review entire try’s future prosperity. America’s broken budget process. The portfolios of government spending and The Budget Committee has been Senate Budget Committee has held a tax policy to ensure the programs and working diligently on these reforms series of hearings and meetings to dis- funding are actually accomplishing and stands ready to offer bipartisan cuss bipartisan solutions that would, certain policy objectives. This would No. 1, improve the way Congress con- help identify both effective and ineffec- legislation should the Senate choose to siders budget legislation, No. 2, update tive programs, reducing waste, and fo- fix our broken budget process. The the antiquated accounting rules that cusing on results. time to act is now. We are currently would affect the information Congress We should also consider moving to a spending over $230 billion in interest on uses to make tax and spending deci- 2-year funding cycle. Funding uncer- our debt every year, even with histori- sions, and, No. 3, set the country’s fi- tainty creates wasteful spending, dis- cally low interest rates that I talked nances on a sustainable path by estab- rupts government operations and plan- about. The Congressional Budget Office lishing enforceable long-term fiscal ning, and reduces productive invest- tells us that every one percentage targets. ment and hiring in the private sector. point our interest rates rise will in- Congress can begin to regain control A biennial process would lock in 2 crease America’s overspending by $1.6 of the Nation’s finances by reforming years of spending in law, providing trillion over the next 10 years, or about the procedures it uses to consider budg- Federal agencies, businesses, and the $160 billion a year. That is a 1-percent et legislation. Based on conversations American people with certainty and rise in the interest rate—$230 billion— with Democratic and Republican mem- predictability. That is why this com- up another $160 billion, up another $160 bers of my committee, I am pursuing monsense solution has been supported billion. Interest on the debt will soon the following reforms with the under- by Presidents, legislators, and good- put America out of the business of pro- standing that they will receive bipar- governance think tanks from both par- tecting its citizens from foreign tisan support: ties for decades. threats, educating our youth, and First, the Senate’s rules governing Once the Senate passes legislation to building national infrastructure like consideration of budget resolutions are improve our internal budget proce- highways and roads. overly burdensome and discourage pas- dures, we should move on to the more sage of this important planning docu- fundamental problems of the current These bipartisan reforms wouldn’t ment. We can fix this by reforming budget process; that is, the antiquated solve all of our budget problems, but what we call the vote-arama, the dis- accounting rules and our growing debt they are a promising first step toward graceful ritual that has turned into a burden. The private sector applies mod- unsticking the budget gridlock that string of meaningless gotcha votes. ern advances in economics, accounting, has gripped Washington in recent The Senate should bring order to this and finance to accurately reflect a years. This would begin to put our Na- chaotic process by establishing filing business’s financial condition and the tion on not just another path but a bet- deadlines and limits on the number of potential impact of new policies, but ter path. amendments that can be offered. the Federal Government’s budget rules Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Second, the Senate should be re- haven’t undergone comprehensive re- sent that the following article, which quired to devote floor time to consider- views since 1967. That was 50 years ago. appears in the Washington Times ation of annual appropriations meas- This issue may seem dry and boring, today, be printed in the RECORD: ‘‘Gov- ures—the annual spending measures. In but as an accountant, I can tell you ernment not close to paying for prom- Wyoming, the State legislature encour- that it is extremely important and ex- ises, CBO says.’’ The subtitle is ‘‘Tax ages full consideration of their spend- citing. Antiquated accounting tech- increases, cuts needed to return to nor- ing bills by holding a budget session— niques mislead Congress and the pub- that is, a session of the regular legisla- lic, and they misstate the true cost of mal debt load,’’ by Stephen Dinan. ture—and it requires a two-thirds vote government activities. Updating these There being no objection, the mate- to consider any nonbudget legislation. budget rules will provide Congress with rial was ordered to be printed in the We should have similar rules in the the honest, accurate information nec- RECORD, as follows:

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Any attempt to consider a non-appropria- The economy simply cannot grow fast Meanwhile discretionary spending—the tions measure during that period would re- enough to cover the federal government’s nuts and bolts government operations such quire a two-thirds vote in the Senate. generous promises to Americans, the Con- as education, defense and homeland secu- Mr. Enzi also wants a new budget commis- gressional Budget Office said Tuesday, lay- rity—will drop to just 5.2 percent of GDP. sion to update government accounting prac- ing out grim options of massive tax increases tices. or withering cuts to spending that loom Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, there is an- other article that the Washington For instance, the commission could ex- ahead. plore whether ‘‘dynamic scoring,’’ in which After a few years of post-recession relief, Times did called ‘‘Budget chairman to the economic impact of federal policies is deficits are roaring back, the CBO said, propose bipartisan overhaul of congres- taken into account by congressional score- sounding a call to action for a Congress and sional budget process.’’ It has bipar- keepers, should be used to enforce budget White House that have instead been arguing tisan quotes from members of the com- agreements. over how much to increase spending. mittee. I ask unanimous consent that Committee aides expect Democrats to sup- But with health care costs rising, and an it be printed in the RECORD. port rules that would limit the number of aging population already promised very gen- floor amendments allowed to budgets, erous Social Security and Medicare benefits, There being no objection, the mate- rial was ordered to be printed in the though other aspects of the plan might be a the government cannot come close to paying tougher sell, for instance Democrats have for its current promises, the CBO said. RECORD, as follows: balked at Republican demands to use dy- ‘‘Revenues are projected to increase, but [From the Washington Times, July 12, 2016] namic scoring to count the economic ripple much more slowly than spending, leading to BUDGET CHAIRMAN TO PROPOSE BIPARTISAN effect of tax cuts. larger budget deficits and rising debt,’’ the OVERHAUL OF CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET Sen. Angus King, Maine independent who analysts said in their long-term budget out- PROCESS caucuses with Democrats, said he’s already look. (By Tom Howell, Jr.) on board with Mr. Enzi’s plan to budget for The picture is substantially worse than two years instead of just one. Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike just a year ago, when the CBO said debt held ‘‘It gives you more time for oversight, and Enzi on Wednesday will propose the first bi- by the public would reach 107 percent of it’s ridiculous to do a one-year budget on an partisan overhaul of Congress’ budget proc- gross domestic product by 2040. Now, the enterprise this big,’’ he said. CBO says, that figure will be 122 percent—a ess in four decades, saying lawmakers should 15-point turn for the worse. outline two years of spending at a time and Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I yield the Analysts said Congress keeps cutting taxes then stick to their plans. floor. and boosting spending, at a time when the The Wyoming Republican hopes to put an The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- budget hole calls for the exact opposite ap- end to the last-minute deadline showdowns ator from Florida. proach. that have plagued Capitol Hill over the last Mr. NELSON. Mr. President at 1:45 To get back to normal—which means a six years by forcing the Senate to debate p.m. today, we are going to vote on the spending bills soon after the annual budget debt rate of about 40 percent of the econ- FAA bill. It is coming back, in essence, omy—the government would have to cut $560 is finished. billion out of next year’s budget, and grow- ‘‘Instead of a functioning appropriations as a conference report, although it was ing every year thereafter. Even to maintain process, Congress has resorted to massive negotiated directly with the House. So the current level of already excessive debt, omnibus appropriations bills and continuing we will take up the House message. which is 75 percent of the economy, would re- resolutions that carry over spending from I thank Senator THUNE, the chairman quire cuts of $330 billion in 2017. the previous year,’’ he says in a summary of of the committee, because the two of ‘‘The longer lawmakers waited to act, the his plan obtained by The Washington Times. us, of course, get along, and we have larger the necessary policy changes would He said it needs to be easier to write the worked together to achieve an agree- become,’’ the CBO said. budget and harder to break it once it’s fin- Budget watchdog groups demanded Hillary ished. And he said Congress should be forced ment with our counterparts in the Clinton and Donald Trump, the presumptive to spend more time working on the spending House. So I thank Senator THUNE. presidential nominees for Democrats and the bills to carry out the budget, as a way of There were parts of this bill that he ba- GOP, begin to talk about the massive fiscal making the document matter. sically said for me to work them out problems looming ahead. Under current rules, Congress is supposed with the Republican chairman in the ‘‘The presidential candidates should step to complete a budget by April 15 each year, House, and the work product is the up and address our dangerous long-term debt and the spending committees then use that proof in the pudding that we are going trajectory with constructive solutions and broad blueprint to write 12 appropriations to take up today. real leadership, not continuing to duck these bills doling out the money by Sept. 30. challenges as they have so far,’’ said Maya In reality, Congress never meets either This is a little more than a 14-month MacGuineas, head of Fix the Debt. deadline. extension, but don’t let that fool you Robert L. Bixby, executive director of the Lawmakers instead regularly pass short- because it is going to put into perma- Concord Coalition, said the presidential term stopgap bills to keep the government nent law bolstering security at our air- hopefuls need to take the issue to voters so open, limping along until they can agree on ports in order to help better protect us. the public gets invested in the debate, and so massive year-end spending packages that Of course, in these times, the safety of the elections produce a mandate for the please neither side. Over the last 40 years, our traveling public is a top priority. Congress approved some 173 stopgap bills. kinds of solutions needed to fix things. In fact, it contains some of the most The deficit was a dominant issue in 2010, as Other times Congress has failed altogether, President Obama’s health law, the Wall sending the government into partial shut- significant aviation security reforms Street bailout and the stimulus package downs. that Congress has ever considered, and were all making a major dent in the govern- Mr. Enzi believes changing the process can we have considered, as the Presiding ment’s finances. Deficits soared beyond the produce better results, and will formally out- Officer can remember, a lot since Sep- $1 trillion mark for the first time in history. line his ideas in a speech early Wednesday on tember 11, 2001. It also contains a num- The deficit has dropped dramatically over the Senate floor. ber of consumer protection and drone the last few years as spending limits, im- In his outline, he says the government is safety provisions. So let me just enu- posed by Congress, have kicked in, and as already operating on two-year budgets after some of the post-recession tax breaks have massive debt agreements in 2011, 2013 and merate a couple of those. expired. 2015. But he’d make it even easier to write a To address the insider threat posed But the CBO said things are about to get budget by limiting the number of amend- by terrorists, we increase the vetting worse. ments that can be considered on the Senate requirements and random physical Revenue will remain low—at between 18 floor. screenings of airport employees. What and 19 percent of GDP, which is about the av- It’s also relatively easy to break the budg- we found was, especially with the At- erage of the last 40 years. But spending will et caps, with a 60-vote threshold. Mr. Enzi lanta airport situation 2 years ago, explode, rising from 21 percent today to more says small breaches should be easy, but the that they were not really checking than 27 percent by 2040. bigger the spending, the tougher it should That means that 30 years from now, the be. their airport employees. There was a government will regularly run deficits total- Really big budget breaches should require gunrunning scheme over a 3-month pe- ing $5 trillion a year—more than the size of a two-thirds vote, he says—the equivalent of riod in which an Atlanta airport em- the entire federal budget right now. overturning a presidential veto. ployee would bring in guns. He wasn’t

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The lack of certainty for backpack to a passenger that had al- sengers—and the passengers usually re- these technologies is creating market ready come through TSA screening. spond because they are good people and distortions that will drive capital out For 3 months they carried on this realize that a child ought to sit close of these technologies and toward those scheme of running guns from Atlanta to a parent. We have enshrined that in with longer-term incentives. to New York. Thank goodness, they this bill, and that will become a perma- I think it is important that we sup- weren’t terrorists. They were crimi- nent law. port an all-of-the-above energy strat- nals. But we can imagine that some- For air travel with people with dis- egy and ensuring new clean energy thing like 150 guns were transported abilities, we call for a review of the technologies have a seat at the table is over that 3-month period. Well, that is training and practices by airports and a key component. Therefore, although what we addressed in this FAA bill. We airlines and require the Department of I had hoped to see us put the section 48 have increased the screening required Transportation to accelerate the rule- fix on the FAA extension, I remain at the airports, even though that is making. committed to securing this change be- their responsibility. The most effective Finally, I want to talk about the po- fore the end of the year. This is a non- thing for TSA in screening anybody or tential—and it is an accident waiting controversial, already-agreed to modi- baggage is the nose of a dog. We have to happen—of an unmanned aerial vehi- fication and it should be processed ex- doubled VIPR dog teams, and that is a cle—in other words, a drone—colliding peditiously. substantive change. with an airliner. We had a report a few (At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the What about the international flights? months ago about an inbound Amer- following statement was ordered to be We are always concerned about the ican Airlines flight into Miami. They printed in the RECORD.) point of last departure in an inter- sighted a drone off the left wing. It is ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today I national designation coming into the absolutely essential that we keep wish to support the FAA Extension, United States. Have they been suffi- drones out of the airspace for takeoffs Safety, and Security Act of 2016. The ciently checked, since we in effect are FAA extension provides the aviation relying on the host government of that and landings in a busy airfield, so we have set up in the legislation a pilot community with necessary stability airport for a U.S.-inbound flight? This over the next year and sets into motion will authorize TSA to donate unneeded program to develop and test tech- nologies to intercept that drone or to important reforms to improve safety security equipment to foreign airports and security for air travelers. This leg- with service to the United States. We shut it down when it is near an airport in order that we don’t have what we islation includes provisions that sup- are calling for increased cooperation port the general aviation community, between us and partner nations on know would be a catastrophic crash. It as well as job creators in Oklahoma. routes flown by Americans. We are now requires the FAA to work with NASA First, this bill includes third class in this bill requiring a new assessment to test and develop a drone traffic man- medical reform, the foundation to my of foreign cargo security programs. agement system. We also are setting up new screening I thank all of our Senate colleagues. Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, which will cut systems and security checkpoint con- I thank the ranking member and the burdensome red tape and encourage pi- figurations to try to expedite pas- chairman in the House, as we nego- lots to disclose and treat medical con- sengers getting through. But at the tiated these provisions in this bill. ditions that could impact their ability same time, recognizing what happened That is what we are going to vote on at to fly. It also includes a provision al- in the terrorist attacks in Belgium and 1:45 p.m. I commend the FAA bill, and lowing critical infrastructure operators Istanbul makes it clear that we have to I hope the Senate considers it favor- to use drones to support their needs for reduce the vulnerability of all those ably. meeting existing regulations or in re- passengers amassing as a soft target Mr. President, I yield the floor. sponse to natural disasters. This provi- before they ever go through the TSA The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. sion will make way for innovative checkpoint. That is what they did in SASSE). The Republican whip. technology to be used with large-scale Istanbul and in Belgium. So we put (The remarks of Mr. CORNYN per- infrastructure, such as bridges or pipe- stuff to address that in this bill. taining to the introduction of S. 3184 lines, so that businesses can safely and Now, as to cyber security, we have are printed in today’s RECORD under efficiently provide services to their heard a lot about it. Certainly, the ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and consumers. cyber security risk for the FAA is a Joint Resolutions.’’) I am particularly pleased to note definite one, and we have done stuff in Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, as we that this bill includes the third class this bill to reduce the cyber security take up extension of the FAA reauthor- medical reforms from my bipartisan risk to the national airspace system ization this week, I want to voice my Pilot’s Bill of Rights 2, which has and civil aviation. That includes reduc- frustration that an extension of the passed the Senate three times since ing the vulnerability of the in-flight section 48 energy investment tax credit last December. This legislation is entertainment systems. We have all was not included. More importantly, I strongly supported by the entire gen- seen that video where someone with a want to make clear my continued com- eral aviation community, a number of laptop can take over a car through the mitment to securing the credit’s exten- pilot unions, including the Allied Pi- in-car entertainment systems. We are sion before the end of the year. This is lots Association representing the pilots concerned about that with regard to an issue of immediate urgency. of American Airlines, the Southwest airlines, airplanes as well. This legisla- The tax package agreed to at the end Airlines Pilots’ Association, and the tion supports the FAA efforts to de- of last year extended the section 48 en- NetJets Association of Shared Aircraft velop a threat model to strengthen ergy investment tax credit for 5 years, Pilots, as well as the National Associa- against that cyber security threat. beginning on January 1, 2017, phased tion of State Aviation Officials. In par- What about consumers? This is sub- down to 26 percent in 2020 and 22 per- ticular, I want to highlight the Air- stantive law that will last far beyond cent in 2021. However, through a draft- craft Owners and Pilots Association, the extension of this bill that extends ing error, some technologies in section AOPA, and the Experimental Aircraft the FAA authorization through Sep- 48 were left out of that long-term ex- Association, EAA, for their leadership tember 30 of next year. Don’t you get tension. As a result, those tech- and support from the beginning and all irritated when you pay a baggage fee? nologies—including fuel cells, geo- their work to educate my colleagues in Say you pay 50 bucks for an extra bag thermal, hydropower, and biomass, Congress on issues that affect pilots. I or a heavy bag and all of a sudden it is among others—are set to expire at the am very grateful for the strong and lost or significantly delayed? In this end of this year. consistent voice of AOPA and EAA bill, those baggage fees are going to be Picking winners and losers was not members who have shared why third returned. our intention. The majority leader class medical reform is necessary.

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The answer, lots in a way that will increase pilots’ ciation, the American Public Gas Asso- as we know, to speech you disagree knowledge of risk while demanding ciation, the Interstate Natural Gas As- with is more speech, not less speech. It treatment of identified conditions. The sociation of America, the American Pe- should not be used to try to squash, in- reforms expand the existing exemption troleum Institute, the Association of timidate, coerce the people you dis- for light sport pilots to include more Oil Pipelines, the American Fuels and agree with. That is not the America I qualified, trained pilots, as long as Petrochemical Manufacturers, 3D Ro- know, and that is not what the Con- they complete three requirements. botics, and the American Wind Energy stitution provides for. First, pilots must complete an online Association. Congress should provide I hope our colleagues will get their medical education course; second, pi- direction to FAA to set up a process for priorities straight. This is about pre- lots must maintain verification that critical infrastructure operators to be venting devastating birth defects in they have been to a doctor at least able to safety operate unmanned aerial children infected with the Zika virus. once every 4 years and certify that vehicles where there is clear and We can have a discussion about climate they are receiving the care they need articulable need, and the provision in- change—hopefully without the attempt as directed by their physician to treat cluded in this bill accomplishes that to intimidate and attack people who any medical condition that warrants goal. express opinions our colleagues don’t treatment; and third, pilots must com- I strongly support this legislation, agree with—but I suggest that our pri- plete one comprehensive medical re- and I look forward to ensuring the orities ought to be a little bit different. view by the FAA. swift implementation of these provi- It is not just that this is a conscience The FAA extension legislation also sions by the Federal Aviation Adminis- effort to ignore the most pressing includes a provision that would allow tration in the coming months.∑ issues facing our country, such as critical infrastructure owners and op- COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY BILL fighting the Zika virus or funding our erators to use unmanned aircraft sys- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, on an- troops; they don’t even want to have an tems to comply with mandated regula- other matter, earlier today this Cham- honest conversation about the policies tions and to perform emergency re- ber voted to move the Comprehensive they are peddling because they are not sponse and preparation activities. Addiction and Recovery Act conference interested in a debate, they want to This amendment would apply to en- report forward. This legislation has stamp out contrary views. ergy infrastructure, such as oil and gas been the work of bipartisanship from For all their fanfare about climate change, this is not the most urgent and renewable electric energy, it would the beginning, and it sailed through thing we need to do this week. They apply to power utilities and tele- the Senate earlier this year. don’t talk about how the policies are communications networks, and it Now, this bicameral agreement au- advocating what actually stifled free would apply to roads and bridges and thorizes even more resources to combat speech and hurt the American economy water supply system operators. Today the epidemic of heroin and prescription and cut jobs. We have had debates and critical infrastructure owners and op- painkiller abuse that is tearing fami- votes in this body about some of these erators are required to comply with lies apart across the country. Over the sweeping proposals to deal with the significant requirements to monitor fa- last few years, we have heard the sto- problem that may or may not actually cilities and assets, which can stretch ries and we have seen a dangerous trend of heroin and prescription drug come to pass. There have been other thousands of miles, and traverse rural challenges we faced in this country and hard to access areas. Existing Fed- abuse. In my State alone, it is esti- mated that these deaths have increased that have been overcome due to the in- eral safety regulations require periodic ventiveness, innovation, and genius of by as much as 80 percent in recent patrolling of the rights of way of crit- the American people in coming up with years. There is no doubt this is a seri- ical infrastructure such as pipelines or solutions. transmission lines to check for en- ous issue. This is not just a bipartisan I hope our colleagues who have croachment, unauthorized excavation, issue; this is a nonpartisan issue. Now latched on to this as a way to divert evidence of leaks, or any other condi- is our chance to get something done. attention from the imminent threat of I am grateful for the hard work and tions that might jeopardize the safety the Zika virus and the need to fund our the leadership of the junior Senator of the pipeline or transmission line. troops will come back into a zone—not from Ohio, Mr. PORTMAN, who has shep- Currently, Federal regulations allow a logic-free zone—where we can talk herded this bill from the beginning to periodic patrols to be conducted on about these issues. And instead of try- where we are today, along with Sen- foot, in vehicles, or with manned air- ing to score political points with out- craft. ator AYOTTE from New Hampshire, side groups who are happy to raise This language would ensure that crit- Senator BLUNT from Missouri, and money off of this issue, we need to get ical infrastructure owners and opera- Chairman GRASSLEY of the Senate Ju- back to reality and back to the work at tors, sponsors or associations who diciary Committee. I want to thank all hand. sponsor critical infrastructure, or their of them for their role in getting this Quite frankly, it is hard to believe agents are able to apply to the Federal bill across the finish line. Now we need this is where we are, with our Demo- Aviation Administration to use un- to complete our work and pass it so we cratic friends arguing against bills that manned aircraft as well. can get it to the President’s desk. would help prevent birth defects in our This is of particular importance be- ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING children and support our troops. In- cause unmanned aircraft can be quick- Of course, there is a lot more we stead, they want to grandstand on cli- ly deployed to assess dangerous situa- should be doing for the American peo- mate change. I hope they get a reality tions as part of a coordinated response ple this week, but unfortunately, in- check soon and stop quibbling over bi- to provide immediate feedback and sit- stead of advancing bills that would cameral, bipartisan pieces of legisla- uational awareness and direct re- help prevent birth defects from the tion. sources to locations of highest danger. Zika virus and divert a public health I yield the floor. The use of unmanned aircraft would crisis, our colleagues want to talk The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- provide consistent and long-term on- about climate change. I understand ator from Oregon. scene information gathering capability many of them feel this is a serious COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY BILL in spite of weather or other incident matter and a priority, but what they Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I wish to dangers harmful to responding per- have been basically doing is beating up address two issues which the Senate sonnel, reduce the threat to response on a group of nonprofits and private Finance Committee has spent a consid- personnel in emergency situations. citizens no one outside the beltway has erable amount of time on, and both of

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NOMINATION OF MARY WAKEFIELD to be unifying the Congress and bring- The bill establishes a task force and Mr. President, I have unfinished busi- ing Democrats and Republicans to- grants for States to construct what I ness that needs to be addressed, and gether to surmount an important chal- believe could be a fresh approach to that is the yearlong obstruction in lenge, it ought to be opioid addiction in pain management and opioids, includ- front of the Senate Finance Committee America. This is a crisis indiscriminate ing education programs, treatment, re- on a supremely qualified nominee, Dr. of geography and politics. The reality covery efforts, prescription moni- Mary Wakefield, who is the President’s is that opioid addiction is ripping toring, and strategies to prevent over- choice to be the Deputy Secretary of through our communities like wildfire. dose. Health and Human Services. Her nomi- A recent editorial in one of my home Getting those proposals off the nation has been sitting in purgatory State newspapers captured the extreme ground is a first step, but with the Sen- longer than any other such choice in urgency of the opioid struggle, the ad- ate on its way out the door, it seems to history, and it is for reasons that have diction, with this statement: ‘‘Opioids me that you also have to do more than absolutely nothing to do with her are winning.’’ just leave the strategy for actually qualifications. After months of work, the Senate winning against opioid addiction to the I am going to talk about what is and House have come up with an opioid uncertainty of the appropriations proc- causing the holdup, but I want to spend bill. I can give my assessment in a sen- ess in the fall. a little bit of time talking about Dr. tence: It is a half-measure. The job is There are other questions about this Wakefield and the important role she far from complete, and certainly no- bill. I am very concerned about the has been nominated to fill. She is up body ought to be taking victory laps. provision that gives $75 million in spe- for the No. 2 spot at Health and Human The reality is that this opioid bill cial kickbacks to the manufacturers of Services, which would make her the leaves many opportunities to fight and opioids that are considered under the chief operating officer of a Department successfully win the battle against bill ‘‘abuse deterrents.’’ I believe it is that is taking on some of our most im- opioid addiction on the negotiating wrong for the bill, which only does half portant health challenges, including table. the job for Americans struggling with opioid addiction. They manage the A landmark study dealing with addiction, to then turn around and give most important health programs in the country. This Department is on the opioids came out a few months ago and an unjustified windfall to big drug frontlines in the battle against Zika. found that 80 percent of those who were companies. I offered an amendment to They run the Centers for Disease Con- addicted to painkillers or heroin get rid of the windfall, and it was very trol, the Food and Drug Administra- weren’t getting treatment. simple. I said: Let’s give that money to I want everybody to understand that tion, the National Institutes of Health, pregnant women who are enrolled in under this bill, those waiting lines are child welfare programs, family support Medicaid, women of limited means who not going to get much shorter. The programs, and it goes on and on. are struggling to fight addiction. But thousands of babies born each year I felt from the outset that she was the choice was made to give the wind- with an addiction to narcotics—this the right person for this job. She is fall to the drug companies rather than bill won’t be enough to bring that num- somebody who has seen the American ber down to zero, where everybody to help those vulnerable women who health care system from all sides. She knows it should be. And there is a are trying to get their lives back on comes from rural America. She hails moral imperative to actually get it to track. We shouldn’t be giving funding from North Dakota and sought out zero. That is why there are headlines to programs that really help women more opportunities to help individuals stating that opioids are winning the and others who are trying to overcome by working in policy and managing war. addiction and then turn around and programs. She was a nurse, and she The package before the Senate cer- give a $75 million windfall to drug com- said: I want to do more, and I am going tainly has the kernels of a meaningful panies. That, in my view, is an imbal- to be able to do it by learning more game plan, but, in my view, there is ance that does not pass the smell test. about these health policies. So she just not enough there. There are pro- The bottom line on the opioid legisla- earned a master’s degree, a Ph.D., and grams being established that could be a tion is that there is an awful lot of then she served as a legislative assist- big help to those who are struggling to heavy lifting to do before anybody ant and chief of staff in the Senate. get their lives back on track, but there ought to think about taking a victory She has proven herself most able as the aren’t the tools to deliver on that lap. My State—and it pains me to say head of the Health Resources and Serv- promise. this—is the fourth worst State in the ices Administration. This is almost a Senators should know that doing country when it comes to opioid abuse. textbook case of somebody qualified to only half the job now means that Mem- I hear from Oregonians who have gone do this job. bers are going to be leading with their from pills, to heroin, to a tragic end- When the Finance Committee met in chins when the appropriations process ing. I hear accounts that nobody could February to discuss her nomination, returns later this year. The reason I have ever dreamed of. she was winning plaudits from both say that is there are some programs I was blessed to go to school on a bas- sides of the aisle. My friend, Chairman that are going to be bumping up ketball scholarship. Nobody heard HATCH, said Dr. Wakefield has an ‘‘im- against the uncertainty of the appro- about basketball players who had an pressive background and a reputation priations process. injury getting hooked on opioids and for being a problem solver.’’ Those are There is a program for pregnant having tragic, premature endings and not my words. They are the words of women and new mothers suffering from opportunities choked off. We didn’t Chairman HATCH. an opioid-use disorder. hear those stories then, but we hear Senator HOEVEN, who introduced Dr. There is a program to help States them now. Wakefield at that hearing, said, ‘‘She is take important strides when it comes I have heard from doctors and phar- a dedicated public servant and a hard- to monitoring prescription drugs. macists about the dangers drugs pose working health care advocate.’’ There is better tracking within the and the difficulty of treating pain safe- And Senator HOEVEN, whom we all VA. ly. I hear from community leaders who respect, like Senator HATCH, made the There is a plan to strengthen the net- are trying fresh approaches to reach important point that Dr. Wakefield is work of support in American commu- out to young people. My sense is that an advocate especially for rural Amer- nities that is best equipped to reach every single Member of the Senate is ica. She believes Americans deserve ac- out to those who need support in fight- hearing these kinds of stories. cess to high-quality health care, re- ing addiction, which includes physi- I want it understood that the opioid gardless of their ZIP Code, and she has cians, employers, the criminal justice addiction crisis is going to keep raging certainly walked the walk as a nurse system, and more. unabated. Lives are going to continue and as a practitioner.

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First, in I will close by way of saying that I works. There is a Senate bill, there is February, Senator GRASSLEY indicated think as much as any Member of this a House bill, and those two bills come he would put a hold on the nomination body, I have made a commitment to together. on the ground that he and other Repub- working in a bipartisan way. It is what The country, for good reasons, has lican Senators had not received ade- I want to be the hallmark of my time forgotten the basic civics of how our quate responses to the questions they in public service. I will just close by democracy works because the Senate had raised about Planned Parenthood. way of saying that I think both fight- particularly has been such an obstacle Now, these questions had absolutely ing opioid addiction and making sure to that democracy working for 7 years nothing to do with what Dr. Wakefield that qualified people who have been now. For 5 years, we were not able to had been involved in. Senator GRASS- recommended by senior Republicans amend the bills, and that was a reason LEY’s questions were answered months can actually be considered here in both not to go forward, and by the way it ago, but as soon as that was accom- instances. The Congress and the Senate was a good reason not to go forward. plished, there was another objection. owe more to the American people. Then, for 2 years, we didn’t want to de- In March, the Republican members of With that, I yield the floor. bate the bills because apparently we the Finance Committee sent a letter to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- didn’t know what they were going to the inspector general raising questions ator from Missouri. say before they got to the President’s about a complaint against the State of THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS AND PELL desk. That is not how this process is California regarding what is the so- GRANTS supposed to work. called Weldon amendment. The amend- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I was in- Last month, for the first time in 7 ment prohibits recipients of appro- terested to hear my good friend talk years, the Senate Appropriations Com- priated funds from discriminating about the uncertainty of the appropria- mittee on Labor, Health and Human against health care providers who do tions process. Frankly, I think we Services, and Education passed a bipar- not cover abortion services. We were could debate no issue that would tisan bill. It came out of the full com- told the Wakefield nomination could change the Congress more totally than mittee 29 to 1. That is a good vote, but not be considered until those issues the issue of getting back to the cer- that still means 70 of the Senators with respect to California and the tainty of the appropriations process. haven’t gotten to weigh in on what Weldon amendment were resolved. For 200 years, the principal work of that bill should look like. If that was Once again, we are seeing issues the Congress—the House and the Sen- the case, it could be that other Sen- raised that have absolutely nothing to ate—was to set our national priorities ators who are concerned about opioid do with Dr. Wakefield, a nurse, some- based on how we spend our national abuse—which I want to talk about in a one who hails from rural America, who trust of the money given to this gov- minute—the Senators who are con- Republican Senators say is eminently ernment by the people who pay taxes, cerned about whether that is going to qualified, to be held up for matters the revenue of the government. We be funded would be less concerned if that had nothing to do with her nomi- have gotten out of the habit of doing they knew we were back to the con- nation. She wasn’t the subject of the that. Frankly, one of the reasons we stitutional way of running the govern- investigation. She didn’t work in Cali- have an authorizing process—and have ment. fornia. There has been no allegation always had that—and an appropriating As chairman of the Labor and Health she has been involved in any way in the process is because that gave the Con- and Human Services Committee, I was matters being investigated. gress the annual ability to look at pleased we were able to write that bi- Several weeks ago, the Office of Civil those programs, see how they were partisan bill. Certainly, Senator MUR- Rights concluded their investigation of working, see if they were still working, RAY, the leading Democrat, didn’t get California and the Weldon amendment. and gave the Congress the ability to everything she wanted in this bill, and It concluded the Weldon amendment reach out to a program and have that I didn’t get everything I wanted in this had not been violated, really not even program answer every question because bill, but we were willing to set prior- implicated, because none of the parties there was an annual review of how we ities. One of the priorities I want to bringing the complaint were even cov- spent the money. If there is an incred- talk about for a few minutes, before we ered by the amendment. So as a matter ible indictment over the last 7 years, it all go home and have a chance to talk of law, there was no violation. is that the Senate has stopped doing about the good things that could hap- Now, one would normally think that that work. pen in the country if we will just do would finally clear the decks; no issues The Republican-led Appropriations our job—one of those priorities will be left related to Dr. Wakefield’s nomina- Committees over the last 2 years have returning to year-round Pell grants. tion. Even the issues unrelated to her had all the bills ready for the first time Pell grants are the grants available nomination had been resolved. So one in a long time—ready to do the work to people who, because of their family would think we would be ready to go, and ready to talk about the priorities income or their personal income, qual- ready to forward the nomination. That of the country and, maybe more impor- ify for not a student loan but actually has not been the case. My under- tantly, ready for the 30 people who a student grant. Until 2008, we had sev- standing is, on the other side of the serve on the Appropriations Committee eral years where you could go to aisle, Republican members of the Fi- to not be the only people who get to school, and you could go to school nance Committee are still unwilling to offer amendments, to not be the only year-round, and still have access to favorably report the nomination. people who ask and answer questions, those Pell grant funds. So a highly qualified nominee is and to not be the only people who get Recently, I was at Harris-Stowe being needlessly blocked for reasons a say in this process. That is why these State University in St. Louis. I was at that—and I have spent a lot of time bills need to be on the floor. Mineral Area College, I was at Ozarks digging into this—are completely unre- What a tragedy this week and last Technical College, Missouri State Uni- lated to her qualifications and the posi- week that the Defense appropriations versity in Springfield, and I was at tion she has been nominated to. bill—the primary responsibility of the Three Rivers Community College in It just seems to me the people we Federal Government to defend the Poplar Bluff talking about what hap- represent deserve more when it comes country—that bill isn’t even allowed to pens if people are able to stay in school to the consideration of vital nomi- be debated by the minority because once they get in school. nees—vital nominees like Dr. Wake- they say: We want to see what the final One of the students I talked to at field—and legislation that ought to bill will say before we are ready to de- Harris-Stowe is Tierra Wilson, a 21-

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The Presiding Officer and I ica today that also has a first re- round Pell—she could only get the Pell are two of the three university presi- sponder unit, you are three times more grant for two semesters instead of the dents here in the Senate. So we have likely to go to an overdose than you way it was until 2008—she could only talked to many students who had to are to go to a fire. get that money for two semesters so have financial aid and had to have help The good news is there is treatment. she had to borrow the $3,000 it took her to go. If you are the first person in Seventy-two percent of the Missou- to finish her degree sooner. The good your family to graduate from college rians who went through the State’s news is, she is going to finish her de- or you are going back to school— opioid treatment program, having been gree. The bad news for her is, she has maybe you are taking a break, you tested, were found to be negative after- an additional $3,000 debt that she didn’t go to college, or college didn’t ward with any random test. So there is wouldn’t have had. work out—and you are an adult and to- a solution here. The problem is that The newspaper the Joplin Globe re- tally responsible for all of your college only about 10 percent of the people who cently shared a story about another expenses if you are going to go, staying have the problem get into the program student who also recently has gone to in school makes a big difference. If you to solve the problem. school on Pell grants, Andy Hamon. He decide you can’t go that summer se- That is why yesterday the bill was is a senior. His mom and dad run a mester because you can’t afford the passed that I co-sponsored that dealt small business. According to that tuition and you get the full-time sum- with the idea of opioid abuse. This story, he has always depended on finan- mer job, it is real easy for the full-time agreement expands access to evidence- cial aid because his family didn’t have summer job to turn into this: Well, I based treatment and recovery services the resources to pay tuition. He said it will do this job one more semester, and and focuses on proven strategies that hasn’t been easy. He said he had to I will get into school in January. In strengthen people’s ability not to get take classes in the summer, and when January it is easy to think: Well, I will addicted and, if they are addicted, to he did take classes in the summer, he go ahead and finish my job and save a figure out how to no longer be ad- had to borrow or out-of-pocket come up little more money, and I will get back dicted. In this appropriation, we rec- with the $800 to $10,000 the Pell grant into school at the regular time next ommended a 93-percent increase in the will not cover. fall. Before you know it, life gets in the money available. One of the issues that When I was at Mineral Area Commu- way, things happen, and you intend to Senator WYDEN was concerned about nity College, the president of Mineral continue to go to school, finish, and was whether there would be enough Area Community College, Dr. Steve get your degree, but it somehow money. Between last year and this Kurtz, said, when you talk about af- doesn’t happen. year, we increased the money by 542 fordability and accessibility, you are Those students who want to continue percent. It takes an unbelievably effec- right in the middle of this discussion their class work year-round should tive government agency to deal with a on what happens if you have access to have access to the Pell grant help that more than 542-percent increase. We are help year-round as opposed to just two you would have if you were a little more flexible and had a little more going to continue to watch the bill, to semesters a year. watch the need, to see and do every- Jean Merrill-Doss, who serves as the ability to take a part-time job in the thing possible to see that the money is dean of student services at that col- summer, live at home with your mom and dad, and do whatever you are doing available. lege, says approximately 60 percent of The House has ideas here. We do too. their student body is dependent on Pell there and start back in the fall. Year- round Pell is not for everybody, but it First responders are not the people who grants to attend school. need to be primarily focused on this As a college student, I went to school is expected that an estimated 1 million students of the 7.7 million students job. They need to be there when they as quickly as I could. Nobody in my need to be there, but we have to do that get Pell would take advantage of family had graduated from college be- something that solves this problem. year-round Pell, and that includes fore. I went three years, three sum- People need a place to go. That is mers. It took 124 credit hours to grad- 20,000 Missouri students who would why the Excellence in Mental Health uate with a bachelor’s degree. I had 124 take advantage of year-round Pell. Act will have at least 6 States, and as credit hours. I didn’t have an extra They would get an average of $1,650 many as 24 States, on January 1, treat- hour. I couldn’t pay for an extra hour, each to take advantage of that other ing mental health like all other health, in my view, and I needed to get college semester—another semester to catch providing an important access point for behind me or I might not be the first up, another semester to get ahead, or mental health issues of all kinds and person in my family to graduate from another semester to just graduate fast- opioid issues that can only be dealt college. er. This is something we need to do and with in that context of overall health In fact, the first teaching job I took should do. involving mental health. at Marshfield High School—my grand- OPIOID EPIDEMIC I hope we will begin to work more father was the janitor. He had been the Mr. President, I want to speak for a openly, more transparently, and more janitor, when I was growing up, at the couple of minutes about the other topic committed to solving problems than we school where I took my first job as a that was just discussed—opioids. Clear- are committed to just complaining college graduate. ly, this is a problem. About 1,000 Mis- about problems. Students like Tierra, students like sourians every year die from opioid I yield the floor. Andy need to have the opportunity we overdoses. In St. Louis alone, deaths The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- can give them to go to school and fin- related to opioid abuse have increased ator from Missouri. ish school. three times since 2007. An estimated 5.9 f Pell grants benefit about 7.5 million million American adults have an opioid students annually. The maximum two- use disorder. This is truly a public DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- semester Pell grant will be $5,815 in the health crisis in every corner of the na- FAIRS DENTAL INSURANCE RE- school year that begins next fall. The tion, from our major cities to our rural AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2016 $5,815 pays for tuition, fees, books at communities. There is some evidence Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask every community college in Missouri, that rural communities even have a unanimous consent that the Com- and we have a big community college bigger problem with opioid abuse than mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- system. So for people who have the in the city. charged from further consideration of most economic need, we already have I was visiting over the Fourth of July S. 3055 and the Senate proceed to its free 2 years of college in our State, and weekend with some St. Louis fire- immediate consideration.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:48 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13JY6.029 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5036 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 13, 2016 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘(3) Each individual covered by the dental floor, I noted what my friend said objection, it is so ordered. insurance plan shall pay the entire premium about his being the first member of his The clerk will report the bill by title. for coverage under the dental insurance plan, family to get a college degree. The senior assistant legislative clerk in addition to the full cost of any copay- The Leahys came to Vermont in 1850. ments. When my grandfather—who was a read as follows: ‘‘(g) VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT.—(1) With A bill (S. 3055) to amend title 38, United respect to enrollment in the dental insur- stone carver—died, my father was a States Code, to provide a dental insurance ance plan under this section, the Secretary teenager, and he had to go to work. I plan to veterans and survivors and depend- shall— became the first LEAHY to get a college ents of veterans. ‘‘(A) permit the voluntary disenrollment of degree, and my sister was the second There being no objection, the Senate an individual in the dental insurance plan if one. I have to think what the path proceeded to consider the bill. the disenrollment occurs during the 30-day might have been otherwise. There is Mr. BLUNT. I ask unanimous consent period beginning on the date of the enroll- one thing we all have to agree on: We that the bill be read a third time and ment of the individual in the dental insur- have to make it easier for college to be ance plan; and passed, and the motion to reconsider be affordable, with all kinds of plans and ‘‘(B) permit the voluntary disenrollment of ideas. The kids have to be able to go to considered made and laid upon the an individual in the dental insurance plan table. for such circumstances as the Secretary college. I was able to do that. I was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without shall prescribe for purposes of this sub- able to go on to graduate school. It is objection, it is so ordered. section, but only to the extent such so important to be able to compete The bill (S. 3055) was ordered to be disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal today. I was touched by what my friend engrossed for a third reading, was read integrity of the dental insurance plan. said, and I appreciate it. the third time, and passed, as follows: ‘‘(2) The circumstances prescribed under COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND RECOVERY BILL paragraph (1)(B) shall include the following: S. 3055 Mr. President, we have kind of a good ‘‘(A) If an individual enrolled in the dental news/bad news situation today. The Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- insurance plan relocates to a location out- resentatives of the United States of America in side the jurisdiction of the dental insurance good news is that Congress is taking a Congress assembled, plan that prevents use of the benefits under step forward on how to respond to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the dental insurance plan. opioid addiction. By advancing the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Department ‘‘(B) If an individual enrolled in the dental Comprehensive Addiction and Recov- of Veterans Affairs Dental Insurance Reau- insurance plan is prevented by a serious ery Act, or CARA, we are leaving be- thorization Act of 2016’’. medical condition from being able to obtain hind decades-old misconceptions about SEC. 2. DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN FOR VET- benefits under the dental insurance plan. how to confront addiction. ERANS AND SURVIVORS AND DE- ‘‘(C) Such other circumstances as the Sec- For too long, Congress relied on puni- PENDENTS OF VETERANS. retary shall prescribe for purposes of this tive measures that only served to push (a) DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN.— subsection. addicts further underground and away ‘‘(3) The Secretary shall establish proce- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter from recovery. This legislation treats 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended dures for determinations on the permissi- by inserting after section 1712B the following bility of voluntary disenrollments under opioid addiction as an illness. It com- new section: paragraph (1)(B). Such procedures shall en- bats it as we would any other public health issue, through a commitment to ‘‘§ 1712C. Dental insurance plan for veterans sure timely determinations on the permissi- and survivors and dependents of veterans bility of such disenrollments. evidence-based treatment and recovery ‘‘(h) RELATIONSHIP TO DENTAL CARE PRO- programs. But the bad news is our com- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall es- VIDED BY SECRETARY.—Nothing in this sec- mitment falls short. tablish and administer a dental insurance tion shall affect the responsibility of the plan for veterans and survivors and depend- The conference report promises crit- Secretary to provide dental care under sec- ical programming, but then it does not ents of veterans described in subsection (b). tion 1712 of this title, and the participation ‘‘(b) COVERED VETERANS AND SURVIVORS of an individual in the dental insurance plan pay the bill. It does not provide the re- AND DEPENDENTS.—The veterans and sur- under this section shall not affect the enti- sources necessary to support the pro- vivors and dependents of veterans described tlement of the individual to outpatient den- gramming. So we should know what we in this subsection are as follows: tal services and treatment, and related den- have here. We have a first step—an im- ‘‘(1) Any veteran who is enrolled in the sys- tal appliances, under such section 1712. portant first step but barely a first tem of annual patient enrollment under sec- ‘‘(i) REGULATIONS.—The dental insurance step. If we make a mistake and say: tion 1705 of this title. plan under this section shall be administered ‘‘(2) Any survivor or dependent of a veteran OK, we have done our job, then we have under such regulations as the Secretary failed the countless communities who is eligible for medical care under section shall prescribe. 1781 of this title. ‘‘(j) TERMINATION.—This section terminates across the country grappling with ad- ‘‘(c) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall on December 31, 2021.’’. diction. We are doing very little to contract with a dental insurer to administer (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of stem this epidemic. the dental insurance plan under this section. sections at the beginning of chapter 17 of I am afraid my friends, the Repub- ‘‘(d) BENEFITS.—The dental insurance plan such title is amended by inserting after the licans, have repeatedly blocked efforts under this section shall provide such benefits item relating to section 1712B the following to fund the programs authorized by for dental care and treatment as the Sec- new item: CARA. When the legislation was first retary considers appropriate for the dental ‘‘1712C. Dental insurance plan for veterans insurance plan, including diagnostic serv- considered on the Senate floor, Repub- and survivors and dependents of ices, preventative services, endodontics and licans opposed Senator SHAHEEN’s veterans.’’. other restorative services, surgical services, amendment that would have provided and emergency services. (b) CONFORMING REPEAL.— $600 million in new funding of emer- ‘‘(e) ENROLLMENT.—(1) Enrollment in the (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 510 of the Care- gency supplemental appropriations, dental insurance plan under this section givers and Veterans Omnibus Health Serv- which is actually a modest amount ices Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–163; 38 U.S.C. shall be voluntary. considering what is needed in this ‘‘(2) Enrollment in the dental insurance 1712 note) is repealed. (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of country. plan shall be for such minimum period as the Then we have the appropriations Secretary shall prescribe for purposes of this contents for the Caregivers and Veterans section. Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 is process in committee this year. Emer- ‘‘(f) PREMIUMS.—(1) Premiums for coverage amended by striking the item relating to gency funds to fight this addiction epi- under the dental insurance plan under this section 510. demic were denied. Senate Republicans section shall be in such amount or amounts f kept assuring us that there was going as the Secretary shall prescribe to cover all to be a time and a place to include real FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRA- costs associated with carrying out this sec- funding. Well, last week’s conference TION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF tion. provided such an opportunity. I, along 2016—Continued ‘‘(2) The Secretary shall adjust the pre- with other Democratic conferees, iden- miums payable under this section for cov- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. erage under the dental insurance plan on an tified commonsense and bipartisan off- PERDUE). The Senator from Vermont. annual basis. Each individual covered by the sets that would enable us to dedicate dental insurance plan at the time of such an COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY almost $1 billion in new resources to adjustment shall be notified of the amount Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, while the put the programs in CARA to work. We and effective date of such adjustment. Senator from Missouri is still on the told our Republican counterparts we

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They also made a new promise. in the rural regions of my State. represent the people from our States At the conference meeting, the Repub- Dr. Betsy Perez, a panelist and long- and help. licans promised to include $525 million time practitioner at nearby Copley Mr. President, I suggest the absence in new funding to combat addiction Hospital, surprised many in the crowd of a quorum. through the appropriations process. I when she addressed the opioid issue The PRESIDING OFFICER. The have to note that I hope Americans de- from a personal rather than from a clerk will call the roll. mand that Congress keep this promise medical perspective. This doctor told Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask and provide meaningful funding for the heart-wrenching story of her ad- unanimous consent that the order for CARA—not with poison pill offsets dicted daughter’s journey. the quorum call be rescinded. that would kill it but with real prom- Despite many efforts at treatment, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ises. her daughter repeatedly relapsed, even- objection, it is so ordered. I will soon again join with Senators tually winding up homeless on the Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask MURRAY, WYDEN, and SHAHEEN to in- streets of Burlington. Her daughter is unanimous consent to speak for up to troduce legislation to provide $920 mil- now 2 years into recovery and recently 15 minutes. lion to fund CARA. It could be fully became a mother. The cost of her in- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without paid for. It could be paid for with off- tensive residential treatment was high. objection, it is so ordered. sets that received overwhelming bipar- It drained the doctor’s retirement sav- RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLICE AND tisan support. If we are really serious ings. But she would have it no other COMMUNITIES OF COLOR about combatting the opioid epidemic, way. I wonder how much better off Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, as our there is no sense not to pass this, and they might have been if we had preven- Nation confronts what increasingly there is no sense not to put our money tion clinics in place. feels like a weakening of the bond be- where our mouths are, because, if we I held a hearing in St. Albans, VT— tween law enforcement and the com- fund it, it can make an important dif- again, standing room only. I remember munities they serve, I rise to urge all ference. We can expand prevention ef- a noted pediatrician who spoke about of my colleagues to examine the rela- forts, expand access to treatment and being with parents whom he did not tionship between police and commu- recovery services, and authorize the identify. He said they were well off. He nities of color. One year ago, I joined critical public health programs to cre- was telling them about the dangers of the Democratic members of the Senate ate and expand Medication Assisted opioids and how teenagers can get ad- Judiciary Committee in urging our col- Treatment, MAT, programs. dicted. They were shocked to hear this. leagues to convene hearings on this If CARA were funded, it could make They said: Thank you for telling us critical issue. an important difference in commu- about this. We will watch out for our The Justice Department had recently nities across the country. The bill lays daughter. made public the, frankly, shocking the groundwork for expanding preven- He said: I have been treating your findings on its investigation into the tion efforts and access to treatment daughter for 2 years. She is an addict. Ferguson Police Department, which and recovery services. It removes arbi- You could hear a pin drop in that found that the city engaged in a pat- trary restrictions on prescribing Medi- room. But she was getting treatment, tern and practice of constitutional vio- cation Assisted Treatment, which will and many are not so fortunate. Each lations. But the Judiciary Committee, allow nurse practitioners and physician day, throughout our country, 129 peo- which has jurisdiction over matters re- assistants in Vermont to treat addic- ple die from drug overdoses. I suspect lating to civil liberties and criminal tion just as they treat other illnesses. that almost every Vermonter knows proceedings, and entire subcommittees It authorizes a critical public health someone who has been impacted by ad- devoted exclusively to matters of program I helped create to expand diction. This is not the future we want crime and to the protection of con- MAT programs. Some Vermonters tell for our children, our grandchildren, our stitutional rights held no hearings on me they are struggling with addiction communities. In Vermont, we know the broader issue. No proposals were and they have had to wait nearly 1 year what it takes to get ahead of addiction. debated by the whole committee, no to receive treatment. At the While I appreciate the attention Con- testimony heard. Chittenden Clinic in South Burlington, gress has given this issue, CARA will We had already lost Eric Garner, Mi- VT, several have died while waiting. only work for Vermont and States chael Brown, Tamir Rice, and Freddie Because we wouldn’t fund it, several across the country if Congress is will- Gray. And rather than honor our obli- died. This story is not unique. ing to provide the funding that is nec- gation to confront this problem head- The bill also includes my provision to essary to fight this epidemic. on, rather than engage in difficult con- support our rural communities by in- I was proud to help usher CARA versations about race and about per- creasing access to the overdose rever- through the Senate. I will support it sistent inequality, we allowed these sal drug naloxone. Rural locations have today. But I am greatly disappointed problems to be met with silence. the highest death rates in the country that Congress has so far refused to It must be said that we owe a debt of from opioid poisoning, and getting this treat this public health crisis as seri- gratitude to the brave officers who drug into more hands will save lives. ously as it did the swine flu or Ebola. worked tirelessly to keep us safe from The Comprehensive Addiction and I would urge all Senators: Don’t go harm. Every day, they put their lives Recovery Act also recognizes that the just to formal meetings. Just stand on the line to protect our safety and overprescription of opioids is largely outside your local grocery stores, as that of our families. But we are doing responsible for this epidemic, and the my wife, a registered nurse, and I often a disservice to the noble men and legislation includes a provision I do. Just talk with people. Walk down women of that profession and to the strongly support to encourage the Na- the street, and talk with people. You communities they serve by turning tional Institutes of Health to intensify are going to find what Vermonters away from unpleasant facts and by re- research on the effectiveness of opioids know all too well: Lives are at stake fusing to talk about them. in treating chronic pain and to encour- here, and time is of the essence. It is That silence carries a terrible price. age the development of opioid-alter- time for Congress to act like it and Last week, a 32-year-old man named natives to manage chronic pain. fully fund CARA. Philando Castile was pulled over for Two weeks ago, on a beautiful I know when Marcelle and I go home, driving with a broken taillight in Fal- Vermont evening, a standing-room we want to say that we are helping be- con Heights, MN. It was the 53rd time only crowd filled a conference room at cause we know some of these families he had been pulled over in just a few the Green Mountain Technical and Ca- personally. In a little State of only short years. His girlfriend Diamond reer Center for a community meeting 600,000 people, you tend to know a lot was beside him. Her 4-year-old daugh- on opioid abuse. The event was orga- of people. I have seen some of the finest ter Dae’Anna was in the back seat. We

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In fact, the World to a photo of a baby girl with Philando’s community—our commu- Health Organization has declared this microcephaly, he argued that Demo- nity—in Minnesota is devastated. That outbreak a public health emergency of cratic objections to the bill were ‘‘fan- community includes Philando’s family, international concern. In some coun- ciful and imagined.’’ That is what he his loved ones, and his friends. It also tries, Zika virus transmission is so said—‘‘fanciful and imagined.’’ He dis- includes the staff and the children in high that public health officials have missed the idea that Planned Parent- the elementary school where Philando asked women to delay their preg- hood was deliberately targeted in this worked; he knew them all by name. nancies. legislation since it was not mentioned And it includes the parents of those While other countries are feeling the by name in the text. But it is actually children, many of whom began the brunt of this outbreak, Zika is also af- that intention that is fanciful. morning after his death by explaining fecting us here at home. So far, there Because of the way the legislation is to their kids that Phil wouldn’t be at have been over 1,100 people in the con- crafted, it excludes family planning school anymore. tinental United States who have been clinics such as Planned Parenthood The impact of Philando’s death has affected by the Zika virus while trav- from receiving funds. This is particu- been felt far beyond those who knew eling to endemic countries. This in- larly harmful in places like Puerto him. In Dallas, as people seeking jus- cludes 320 who are currently pregnant. Rico, where infection rates are rising tice for Philando and his family gath- We are already seeing local trans- rapidly and high numbers of uninsured ered in a peaceful protest, a deeply mission in U.S. territories, where 2,500 women need access to information troubled man murdered five members additional people have been infected, about the virus, as well as effective of a police force shielding demonstra- and these are just the confirmed cases. birth control. tors from gunfire. And over the week- The actual number of those infected is This kind of tactic is deeply counter- productive. To combat this virus, we end, protests in St. Paul took a vicious likely to be much, much higher. turn as protesters pelted police with This is why over 140 days ago Presi- must rely on the strength of our entire rocks and chunks of concrete. dent Obama asked Congress for emer- medical system and not sideline the Such violence does not honor the gency funds to respond to the Zika country’s most experienced family lives of those we have lost. It does not virus outbreak. His request, drawing on planning providers. Second, Republicans have criticized advance the cause of justice. Rather, the expertise of public health experts, Democrats for asking for more money, violence makes it more difficult for our sought funds for things such as mos- describing our vote against their bipar- communities to begin the long and dif- quito control, vaccine and drug devel- tisan package as ‘‘disgraceful.’’ Let me ficult healing process. opment, and diagnostics so that more describe what is disgraceful. This Re- From the suburbs of St. Paul to people can get tested and receive their publican bill, unlike any other recent downtown Dallas, our communities are results faster. in pain, and it is our responsibility as After weeks of deliberation, the Sen- emergency spending bill, actually lawmakers to do something about it. ate eventually reached a bipartisan takes money away from efforts to con- We cannot take the steps necessary to compromise. Although we didn’t get all trol Ebola outbreaks—which are still confront this challenge if we fear ac- the money we need to fight the virus, active in Africa—in order to pay for knowledging that it exists. We cannot we did get $1.1 billion. Democrats and Zika. I would like to remind my colleagues solve this problem without coming to- Republicans in the Senate negotiated that a short time ago Ebola ravaged gether as a nation to address and dis- in good faith and got a bipartisan pack- West Africa, infecting more than 28,000 mantle the systemic racial injustices age that included important provisions people and killing over 11,000, making that lead to far too many of these to combat the Zika virus. That is why it the deadliest Ebola outbreak on deaths and to identify solutions. We 68 Members of the U.S. Senate, includ- cannot solve this problem if we run record. ing 22 Republicans, voted for the Sen- While research is under way, we do away from it. ate bill. not yet have a vaccine against this But running from it is precisely what Unfortunately, that bipartisan spirit virus. Ebola is still an active threat. In this body will do. In just a few short has not prevailed. As it turned out, Re- fact, since the 2014 outbreak, there days, the Senate will adjourn for 7 publicans in the House of Representa- have been several new clusters of Ebola weeks. During that time, our commu- tives delayed and then derailed the virus due to the virus’s persistence in nities will continue to endure anguish, funding request. Even though the Sen- survivors. Public health experts warn heartache, and pain. I hope every Sen- ate passed a bipartisan compromise, that this virus will return; the ques- ator uses this time to meet with people House Republicans, with support from tion is whether we will be ready. At who have been touched by these events Republican Senate negotiators, sent this juncture it would be irresponsible and to better understand the chal- back a partisan package packed with to cut funding from Ebola research, lenges that we face and they face. I ideological poison pill provisions. surveillance, and public health infra- urge them to join me in working to ad- These included provisions that delib- structure. The Republican strategy to dress them. erately block funds from going to fam- When asked about her son’s death, fight the Zika virus would do just that. ily planning clinics, take away money The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time Philando’s mother said: ‘‘All we want from the continuing fight against of the Senator has expired. is justice.’’ And she deserves nothing Ebola, and even erode provisions in the Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask less. Clean Water Act. unanimous consent for an additional ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING Let me explain some of these provi- 11⁄2 minutes. Mr. President, I wish to turn to an- sions in more detail. The bill the House The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there other important issue: the Zika virus and Senate Republican negotiators objection? outbreak, its devastating impact on sent back to us limits women’s access Without objection, it is so ordered. families, and—I hate to say this—the to contraceptive services. Imagine Mr. FRANKEN. Thank you. Republican obstructionism that is pre- that. At a time when many women Finally—see, I was going to say ‘‘fi- venting us from taking meaningful ac- have decided to delay their pregnancies nally’’ anyway. tion to address this outbreak. out of fear of the Zika virus, my Re- Finally, the bill even waives permit- As you know, the Zika virus is trans- publican colleagues are actively work- ting requirements when it comes to ap- mitted to people primarily through the ing to keep birth control out of reach. plying pesticides near bodies of water. bite of an infected mosquito, but it can Such provisions disproportionately This clean water requirement was in- also be transmitted through sexual harm low-income women who turn to tended to protect people from toxic

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So here we have a situation in focused on protecting the mosquito many more we can create as a result of which the House Transportation Com- than they are protecting people.’’ That the manufacturing of aircraft in this mittee, the Senate Commerce Com- is just absurd. country. So we did what we were sup- mittee—in fact, the full Senate—ap- To sum up, my Democratic col- posed to do in the Senate. We worked proves things that matter greatly to leagues and I supported the Senate bill together and found solutions. We found our country and, most importantly, to to fund the fight against a devastating compromises, and we passed legislation its workers, and yet today we come to disease, and Republicans decided to po- overwhelmingly. the Senate with a relatively simple ex- liticize this issue by sending back a Unfortunately, when it went to the tension that ignores those important conference report that was filled with House of Representatives, no action reforms and improvements. partisan policy riders. was taken in the House. As I said, the These provisions that are not in- Every day that we don’t act, this clock is ticking and the FAA will no cluded in this extension would stream- virus continues to spread. And, in the longer continue to have legal authority line aircraft certification, significantly meantime, the Republican leader has to exist. Once again, as has happened improving efficiency, and better focus not given any indications that he plans in years gone by, we are left with a the FAA’s valuable resources some- take-it-or-leave-it situation. We either to change course. In fact, he said he place else. These reforms would have take the House-passed extension or the plans to bring up the same exact par- had a positive impact upon our econ- FAA shuts down. There is no need for tisan bill that was defeated last week. omy, on job security, and job creation. us to be in the position we are in The President has already threatened Both the House and Senate recognized today, and the extension we are going to veto this bill, so another vote would the importance of this issue and ad- to vote on will be missing many impor- be useless. tant provisions included in the Senate- vanced nearly identical certification I urge my Republican colleagues: passed bill. reform language, but, as I said, for Please, please stop playing partisan My perspective on this certainly is as some reason that language no longer politics, and let’s pass something a Kansan, but it matters no matter appears in this bill. meaningful to address this crisis. what State you live in. Kansas is an In addition to certification, there I yield the floor. aviation State. General aviation is our were lots of other issues we agreed The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- State’s largest industry, and our larg- upon. Among the members of our com- ator from Kansas. est city is Wichita, which is appro- mittee and among Members of the Sen- Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, at the priately known as the air capital of the ate, overwhelmingly popular bipartisan moment, we are considering the reau- world. Kansas aviation workers have provisions were included in this bill thorization of the Federal Aviation Ad- supplied three out of every four general originally in the Senate but are not in- ministration, and I am disappointed by aviation aircraft since the Wright cluded now in this simple extension, in- what we are about to do today, al- brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk, cluding things such as strengthening though at this point there appears to and today some 42,000 Kansans make a our Contract Tower Program, which is be no option. This extension fails to ac- living manufacturing, operating, and so important, particularly to rural complish significant and important re- servicing the world’s highest quality communities. forms in the aviation world, and it is aircraft. Again, while I come from a State something we were able to do, should So what does the FAA reauthoriza- where we manufacture planes, I also have been able to do, and almost ac- tion—the extension we are about to represent a State in which general complished. As a result of our failure, I vote on—have to do with those jobs in aviation, our pilots, and the airports will oppose the reauthorization legisla- Kansas? What does it have to do with which they utilize are important to tion we will vote on in just a few mo- jobs in this country? If we have a goal communities across my State as we ments. we ought to be working on together to again try to compete in a global econ- Three weeks ago, I came to the Sen- achieve, it would be to create more op- omy. The ability to bring a business ate floor to express my concern with portunities for more Americans to have customer to a small community that what was happening, and my plea and better jobs. We need—and we all know has a manufacturing plant is dependent request to our House colleagues to act it—a strong manufacturing sector in upon airport and air services. on the FAA reauthorization bill as the this economy. Yet we will fail to take The language from section 1204 of the Senate sent it to them—the FAA Reau- advantage of the opportunity to in- Senate-passed bill would have signifi- thorization Act of 2016, which in April crease the chances of more manufac- cantly reformed the cost-benefit eligi- passed the Senate by the unusual vote turing jobs, more general aviation jobs, bility rules for contract towers—again, of 95 votes in favor—broadly supported. more airplane manufacturing jobs in this is a way we provide air safety for I serve on the Commerce Committee, the United States—more jobs for Amer- communities that are small and have and Chairman THUNE and Ranking icans, better jobs for Americans, more small airports—strengthening the pro- Member NELSON worked hard with all secure jobs for Americans—because we gram and providing certainty once and of us on that committee to see that a aren’t able to do today—the House was for all for the 253 contract towers that wide variety of interests, a wide vari- unwilling to include in the extension handle nearly one-third of our tower ety of opportunities were explored for those things that increase the chances operations nationwide. It was a good us to make improvements in the world the aviation industry in our country idea. It was broadly supported—sup- of aviation. can better compete with those in a ported in the House in the Transpor- The way it works is, we have a piece global economy that are our competi- tation Committee, supported in the of legislation that is in effect and will tors. Senate in the Commerce Committee soon expire, and we are up against a What the manufacturing side of avia- and on the Senate floor—but not in- deadline for that extension, but we tion needs, what aviation manufactur- cluded in today’s simple extension. knew that. In fact, we went to work ers in Kansas need is the ability to Apparently, the reason these impor- early. The Senate Commerce Com- compete in a global marketplace so the tant reforms were excluded was so they mittee began hearings a long time industry remains our country’s No. 1 could, at a later date, be used as a po- ago—months ago. We worked hard to net exporter. This requires significant litical bargaining chip. The House held find consensus, and we did. Our product reforms at the FAA, particularly in these popular reforms hostage in an at- came to the Senate floor not just with their certification process and im- tempt to gain leverage and to later a simple reauthorization of the Federal provements in the regulatory environ- promote an effort to privatize our Na- Aviation Administration but with ment. tion’s air traffic control system.

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Committee are contained in this legis- tion schedule for general aviation air- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lation and that it is doubling the num- craft. In my view, the proposal came as ator from Washington. ber of these TSA VIPR teams that con- a clever political sound bite—the so- Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I ask duct controls and make sure our pas- called corporate jet loophole—but in unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 sengers are secure. These teams consist reality it would have meant thousands minutes. of a combination of law enforcement, of jobs would be gone and the unem- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there inspectors, explosive specialists, and, ployment lines longer. The President’s objection? as I mentioned, bomb-sniffing dogs. proposal would have accomplished Without objection, it is so ordered. What is so important about those nothing for the economy—not even a Ms. CANTWELL. Mr. President, I dogs is that they are one of our best de- meaningful increase in tax revenues— rise to talk about the FAA reauthor- terrents, picking up explosive material and only would have hurt 1.2 million ization we are going to be voting on, and tracking down people, and that is Americans who make their living and I thank Senator MORAN for being what we need to have at our airports. I building and servicing airplanes. here and talking about aviation in gen- again thank Chairman THUNE and This makes today all the more dis- eral and aviation manufacturing. He Ranking Member NELSON for putting appointing. It is one thing for me to comes from a strong aviation manufac- this in. Combining these law enforce- come to the floor and complain about turing State, so I certainly support ment and bomb-detecting canine capa- an Obama administration proposal, but many of the things he said. bilities provides another layer of secu- today I come to the Senate floor to I certainly support making sure we rity at our airports. We have seen how complain about a Republican-con- continue to streamline our process, and the use of dogs helps us expedite our trolled House that was unable to take it is one of the things left out of this security lanes at SeaTac—now the advantage of an opportunity to pass a legislation. So we need to do more on busiest airport in the country as far as strong, long-term reauthorization bill that effort. I certainly don’t want peo- increase in volume—and we need to and instead leaves us with a simple, ple demonizing any aspect of aviation have more of these dogs outside on the short-term extension. because they are all aviation jobs. Peo- perimeter as well. This will give us a Of course, I believe fully that the ple don’t realize how many aviation visible deterrent and help us in pro- leadership of my Commerce Com- jobs we have in the United States and tecting the much needed continuation mittee—Chairman THUNE and Ranking the fact that we are still the top when of air transportation travel. Member NELSON—worked very hard at it comes to aviation manufacturing I also want to mention a couple of crafting this Senate-passed FAA bill. I jobs. So it shouldn’t be a sector we re- other things that are in this legisla- am here in support of their efforts and lent on. We have a lot of work to do. tion—the checkpoint of the future and express my disappointment that their I would add to that list, though, the making sure we are streamlining our efforts were not rewarded by the House passage of the Export-Import Bank security checkpoints. We have been of Representatives. I regret that be- Board members so the Export-Import proud to work with the Pacific North- cause we did not have a willing partner Bank can be functioning so we can ac- west Lab in Richland, WA, where crit- in the House, we are left with a wa- tually approve aviation sales when we ical work is underway in detection tered-down extension so we can further get them done, and this is for smaller technologies. And this legislation con- entertain other ideas at some other aircraft or larger aircraft. It doesn’t tains the extension of an important point in time while uncertainty con- matter. aviation safety item. There are 136 air- tinues. If we build the best product, we ports across the country that have While that uncertainty continues, ought to be able to sell the best prod- automated weather equipment, but the rest of the world can advance their uct around the globe. And we are still they need weather observers to make efforts, particularly in airplane manu- stuck on getting that nominee out of these around-the-clock observations. facturing, while we wait for improve- committee because of someone holding So at Spokane International Airport, ments, efficiencies, and modernization it up, and the fact that they are hold- this is a vital tool, and I was so glad to in our own. While we wait for Congress ing it up means we will go many more work with Senator MORAN and others to do its work, the rest of the world months before completing airplane in keeping this on. moves on, with the potential of taking sales. Finally, we address in this extension away jobs from the manufacturing sec- I want to talk about some other pro- a critical upcoming shortage of air tor here in the United States. visions we are passing today. I am so traffic controllers by making improve- Americans rightfully should expect, proud to have worked with the chair- ments to the FAA’s hiring process and and do expect, leadership from their of- man of the committee, whom I just saw creating a path forward for graduates ficials in Washington. At a time when pass here on the floor—I am sure he is like those at the Green River Commu- this partisan dysfunction puts us in going to speak in a moment—and the nity College in Washington State. places in which we constantly find bar- ranking member on very important as- I thank Chairman THUNE and Rank- riers in the legislative process, it sure pects of aviation security. ing Member NELSON for these inclu- seems to me to be a waste that this op- First, we are doubling the number of sions in their work. We obviously have portunity to pass meaningful bipar- terrorist-deterrent teams at U.S. air- much more work to do to maintain our tisan reforms and improvements that ports and ground transportation. As we aviation infrastructure, and I look for- could have an immediate positive im- can see, these TSA teams are people ward to getting those done in the very pact on our economy is foregone. who are very involved in making sure near future. We have enough other problems we handle security at our airports. Mr. President, I yield the floor. around here in the way this place This is a very important aspect of this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- works. Here we had, in my view, a legislation because, as we saw with the ator from South Dakota. chance to grasp victory for the Amer- tragic events in Brussels and Istanbul, Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask ican people, for its workers, and for our terrorists can attack us not just on air- unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 economy. We failed to do it, and in the planes or inside the security perimeter minutes. process and as a result of that failure, but outside security as well. So I think The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there the ability of American manufacturers this legislation, thanks to Chairman objection?

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Beyond question, safety and security Blumenthal Graham Perdue Last week, Senator BILL NELSON, the needs drove the effort to finish this 14- Blunt Grassley Peters Booker Hatch Portman ranking member on the Senate Com- month aviation reauthorization. The Boozman Heinrich merce Committee, and I reached accord Reed result, I can confidently say, ended up Boxer Heitkamp Reid Brown Heller on a way forward with House Transpor- being the most significant airport secu- Risch Burr Hirono tation and Infrastructure Committee Rubio rity reform bill in over a decade. Our Cantwell Hoeven Sanders Chairman BILL SHUSTER and Ranking bipartisan, bicameral bill is good legis- Capito Isakson Sasse Member PETER DEFAZIO. Our agree- lation that guards against the threat of Cardin Johnson ment presents an opportunity for the Carper Kaine Schatz terrorism, provides stability for the Coats King Schumer Senate to break the pattern of short- U.S. aviation system, and boosts safety Collins Kirk Scott term extensions for the Federal Avia- and consumer protections for airline Coons Klobuchar Shaheen Stabenow tion Administration that have not in- passengers. Corker Lankford cluded any meaningful reform. Cornyn Leahy Sullivan As we prepare for a vote on this im- Tester The aviation bill the Senate passed Cotton Lee portant bill, I urge my colleagues to Crapo Manchin Thune by a vote of 95 to 3 in April was a larger Tillis support this bill that we carefully Cruz Markey and, granted, more comprehensive bill Daines McCain Udall crafted over the past several months than the agreement that came out of Donnelly McCaskill Vitter with our House counterparts that Durbin McConnell Warner our negotiations with the House. It keeps the American people protected Enzi Menendez Warren contained provisions added by Members Ernst Merkley Whitehouse from terrorists, makes air travel safer in the Commerce Committee and on Feinstein Mikulski Wyden and more secure, and addresses an the Senate floor that we remain com- NAYS—4 issue of importance to all Americans. mitted to enacting. Casey Moran Nevertheless, we knew that certain Again, I thank the ranking member Cassidy Toomey on our committee, Senator NELSON. safety and security reforms just NOT VOTING—7 couldn’t wait until next year for the Senators AYOTTE and CANTWELL, the chair and ranking member on the Avia- Cochran Rounds Wicker process to restart. When we looked at Inhofe Sessions the ISIS attacks in airports in Brussels tion Subcommittee, were very involved Roberts Shelby and Istanbul, as well as the downing of in crafting this legislation. And, of The motion was agreed to. a Russian jetliner leaving Egypt, we course, there is the great work of our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- knew there were meaningful reforms staffs, who put in countless hours to jority leader. get us to where we are today, not only that could help efforts to prevent these f kinds of attacks here in America, and moving the original bill across the EXECUTIVE SESSION so we acted. Senate floor back in April but also in To address the threat of an ‘‘insider’’ negotiations with the House of Rep- resentatives to produce a result which working at an airport helping terror- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR ists, the aviation reform agreement I think we can all be proud of and Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I now before the Senate enhances re- which puts us on a path toward a safer ask unanimous consent that, notwith- quirements and vetting for airport travel opportunity for people in this standing the provisions of rule XXII, workers with access to secure areas. It country who use our airlines to get to the Senate proceed to executive session expands the use of random and physical their destinations. for the consideration of Calendar No. inspection of airport workers in se- Mr. President, I hope we will have a 592; that there be 15 minutes of debate cured areas and requires a review of pe- big vote, a bipartisan vote, in support only on the nomination, equally di- rimeter security. of this bipartisan legislation. vided in the usual form; that upon the Responding to ISIS’s demonstrated I yield the floor. use or yielding back of time, the Sen- interest in targeting unsecured areas of Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and ate vote on the nomination without in- airports, this aviation reform bill in- nays. tervening action or debate; that if con- cludes provisions to enhance the secu- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- firmed, the motion to reconsider be rity presence of units that can include TON). Is there a sufficient second? considered made and laid upon the canines and other personnel in table; that the President be imme- prescreening airport areas and in- There appears to be a sufficient sec- diately notified of the Senate’s action, creases preparedness for active shooter ond. and the Senate then resume legislative incidents. VOTE ON MOTION TO CONCUR session without any intervening action Because some international airports The question is on agreeing to the abroad operating nonstop flights to or debate. motion to concur. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there U.S. airports lack the security equip- The clerk will call the roll. objection? ment and expertise of U.S. and other The bill clerk called the roll. Without objection, it is so ordered. state-of-the-art airports, the bill au- The clerk will report the nomination. thorizes TSA to donate unneeded secu- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator The senior assistant legislative clerk rity equipment to foreign airports with read the nomination of Carla D. Hay- from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the direct flights to the United States, per- den, of Maryland, to be Librarian of Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), mits increased cooperation between Congress for a term of ten years. the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- U.S. officials and partner nations, and Thereupon, the Senate proceeded to ERTS), the Senator from South Dakota requires a new assessment of foreign consider the nomination. cargo security programs. (Mr. ROUNDS), the Senator from Ala- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This bill, which the House passed ear- bama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from ator from Maryland. lier this week, recognizes that long Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), and the Sen- Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, I rise TSA lines aren’t only an inconvenient ator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). in support of the nomination of Dr. delay for passengers trying to catch The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Carla Hayden to be the head of the Li- flights, but they can lead to large SCOTT). Are there any other Senators brary of Congress. President Obama crowds in unsecured airport areas that in the Chamber desiring to vote? nominated her on February 24, 2016, create a target for terrorists. To ad- The result was announced—yeas 89, and the Rules Committee held a hear- dress these lines, the bill includes the nays 4, as follows: ing on April 20, 2016.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:51 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13JY6.037 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5042 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 13, 2016 I thank the chairman of the Rules libraries from every corner of the country; of California, Los Angeles (Los Angeles), Committee, the Senator from Missouri, more than a score of national library groups; University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, Mr. BLUNT, and Senator SCHUMER. and virtually all of the nation’s state library Colo.), University of Missouri-Kansas City Why is there an urgency to confirm associations. Organized by the American Li- (Kansas City, Mo.), The University of New brary Association (ALA), of which Dr. Hay- Orleans, Utica (N.Y.) College, Wake Forest Dr. Hayden? den is a past-president, the letter was trans- University (Winston-Salem, N.C.) Speaking as the vice chair of appro- mitted late yesterday to the members of the Academic libraries: Appalachian State priations committee, the Library of Senate Rules Committee which today holds University Libraries (Boone, N.C.), College of Congress has $600 million of appropria- its confirmation hearing on her nomination the Canyons Library (Santa Clarita, Calif.), tions funded through the legislative to become America’s 14th Librarian of Con- Denison University Libraries (Granville, branch and 3,000 employees. In addition gress. Ohio), Dominican University Graduate ALA President Sari Feldman previously to the work they do that is well known School of Library & Information Science said of Dr. Hayden’s nomination: (Lake Forest, Ill.), Duquesne University with the Library of Congress, they also ‘‘The President could not have made a bet- Gumberg Library (Pittsburgh), Florida State oversee the U.S. Copyright Office for ter choice. Hats off to President Obama for University Libraries (Tallahassee, Fla.), The the entire Nation, which needs leader- nominating Dr. Hayden, a professional li- Furman University Libraries (Greenville, ship and resources. The Library of Con- brarian uniquely positioned with the leader- S.C.), Georgia State University Library (At- gress also needs to move into the dig- ship and management skills and under- lanta), Georgetown University Library ital age, and that is why President standing of digital technology to make the (Washington, D.C.), Harvard Library (Cam- Library of Congress the preeminent national bridge, Mass), Ithaca (N.Y.) College Library, Obama nominated Dr. Carla Hayden. library in the world, highly-valued by and As Senators from Maryland, Senator Massachusetts Institute of Technology Li- serving all Americans as a treasured re- braries (Cambridge, Mass.), Michigan Aca- CARDIN and I know Dr. Hayden well. source. We look forward to working closely demic Library Association, Montana State She has been head of the Maryland with her to further librarians’ bedrock prin- University Library (Bozeman, Mont.), Mont- Enoch Pratt Free Library for 23 years. ciple that all Americans everywhere deserve gomery College Libraries (Rockville, Md.), She is distinguished. She was the past and must have equitable access to the infor- Montgomery College Paul Peck Humanities president of the American Library As- mation that they need to succeed and lead Institute (Rockville, Md.), New York Univer- sociation and was confirmed by the productive lives in the digital age.’’ sity Division of Libraries, Oregon State Uni- The 140+ group letter of support follows: versity Libraries and Press (Corvallis, Senate in 2010 to serve on the National National organizations: American Book- Wash.), The Rockefeller University Rita and Museum and Library Services Board sellers Association, American Historical As- Frits Markus Library (New York), Rowan- sociation, Authors Alliance, Bill of Rights and has received numerous awards. Cabarrus Community College Learning Re- Defense Committee/Defending Dissent Foun- She has proven herself to be a skilled source Centers (Salisbury, N.C.), Temple dation, Citizens for Responsibility and Eth- manager of large, complex projects and University Libraries (Philadelphia), Univer- ics in Washington, Center for Democracy and handling large budgets. She moved the sity of Arizona Libraries (Tucson, Arz.), Uni- Technology, Constitutional Alliance, Elec- versity of California Council of University Enoch Pratt Free Library into the dig- tronic Frontier Foundation, Government Ac- Librarians (11 campuses), University of Kan- ital age by leading the renovation of IT countability Project, Harry Potter Alliance, sas Libraries (Lawrence, Kan.) infrastructure dating back to the 1930s. National Coalition for Literacy, State library associations: Alabama Li- When she did that, she not only OpenTheGovernment.org, Organization for brary Association, Alaska Library Associa- Transformative Works, PEN American Cen- brought the library into the modern tion, Arizona Library Association, California ter, Public Knowledge, Reach Out and Read, age, she avoided techno-boondoggles Library Association, Colorado Library Asso- Reading is Fundamental, Scholarly Pub- and produced tangible results. ciation, Connecticut Library Association, lishing and Academic Resources Coalition She established a new wing dedicated Delaware Library Association, District of (SPARC), Society of American Archivists, Columbia Library Association, Florida Li- to young adults, guided the $11 million The OpenGov Foundation, The Sunlight brary Association, Georgia Library Associa- annex to house the library’s oldest and Foundation tion, Hawaii Library Association, Idaho Li- rarest materials, and also made the li- National Regional library organizations: brary Association, Illinois Library Associa- brary a statewide research institution. National Association of Law Libraries, tion, Indiana Library Association, Iowa Li- American Association of School Librarians, She is a transformational leader who brary Association, Kansas Library Associa- American Library Association, Association receives kudos from community lead- tion, Kentucky Library Association, Lou- of College and Research Libraries, Associa- ers, archivists, and academics. isiana Library Association, Maine Library tion for Library Collections & Technical President Obama has nominated a Association, Maryland Library Association, Services, Association for Library Service to Massachusetts Library Association, Michi- qualified candidate, and our Nation Children, Association for Specialized and Co- gan Library Association, Minnesota Library will be well served by her confirma- operative Library Agencies, Association of Association, Mississippi Library Association, tion. Research Libraries, Association of South- Missouri Library Association, Montana Li- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- eastern Research Libraries, Greater Western brary Association, Nebraska Library Asso- Library Alliance, Library Information Tech- sent that a statement by the American ciation, Nevada Library Association, New nology Association, Library Leadership & Library Association and other informa- Hampshire Library Association, New Jersey Management Association, New England Li- tion related to Dr. Hayden be printed Library Association, New Mexico Library brary Association, New Jersey Association of in the RECORD. Association, New York Library Association, College and Research Libraries, Public Li- North Carolina Library Association, North There being no objection, the mate- brary Association, Reference and User Serv- Dakota Library Association, Ohio Library rial was ordered to be printed in the ices Association, Southeastern Library Asso- Association, Oklahoma Library Association, RECORD, as follows: ciation, United for Libraries: Association of Oregon Library Association, Pennsylvania Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Founda- [From the American Library Association] Library Association, Rhode Island Library tions, Urban Libraries Council, Urban Li- BROAD PUBLIC, LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL Association, South Carolina Library Asso- brarians Unite, Young Adult Library Serv- SECTOR SUPPORT OF HAYDEN NOMINATION ciation, South Dakota Library Association, ices Association MORE THAN 140 NATIONAL NONPROFIT AND LI- Educational institutions: Agnes Scott Col- Tennessee Library Association, Texas Li- BRARY GROUPS, SCHOOLS, AND ACADEMIC LI- lege (Atlanta), Appalachian State University brary Association, Utah Library Association, BRARIES URGE DR. CARLA HAYDEN’S RAPID (Boone, NC), Bates College (Lewiston, Vermont Library Association, Virginia Li- CONFIRMATION AS LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS Maine), Clemson (SC) University Libraries, brary Association, Washington Library Asso- WASHINGTON, DC.—‘‘The Library of Con- Dartmouth College (Hanover, NH), DePaul ciation, West Virginia Library Association, gress has never more needed the unique com- University (Chicago), Goucher College (Bal- Wisconsin Library Association, Wyoming Li- bination of character, acumen and humanity timore), Grand Valley State University brary Association that Dr. Carla Hayden is so professionally, (Allendale, Mich.), Illinois Wesleyan Univer- intellectually and personally qualified to sity (Bloomington, Ill.), Missouri State Uni- QUESTIONS FOR THE RECORD SUBMITTED BY offer that great institution. We urge her ear- versity (Springfield, Mo), Northwestern Uni- CHAIRMAN ROY BLUNT FOR DR. CARLA HAY- liest possible approval by the Rules Com- versity (Evanston, Ill.), The Pennsylvania DEN, LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS NOMINEE mittee and rapid confirmation by the Sen- State University (State College, Pa.), Rollins QUALIFICATIONS ate,’’ said more than 20 leading national non- College (Winter Park, Fla.), St. Charles Com- 1. You led the Pratt Library amidst some profit organizations in the letter below. munity College (Cottleville, Mo.), Santa very difficult circumstances. What about Nonprofit supporters were also joined by Clara University (Santa Clara, Calif.), that experience has prepared you to lead the two dozen educational institutions (ranging Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.), world’s largest library? from community colleges to the Big Ten and Trinity University (San Antonio), University Answer: For more than 20 years leading the Ivy League); two dozen additional academic of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Ark.), University Enoch Pratt Free Library, I ran a library

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13JY6.039 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5043 system that was the State of Maryland’s re- that the Library is moving in the right di- CIO and the Register of Copyrights to secure search and reference library and an oppor- rection. If confirmed, I look forward to exe- the necessary resources for implementation. tunity center for patrons of all ages and cuting and, where appropriate, strengthening 8. In your view what role should the Li- abilities. I witnessed how the Library made a that plan. brarian of Congress play in shaping copy- significant impact on the lives of thousands 4. Please explain your efforts as CEO of the right policy and influencing the agenda of of people, from researchers to job seekers. Pratt Library to improve access to digital the Copyright Office? During my tenure at the Pratt, the Library resources, including computers and e-read- Answer: By statute, the Librarian appoints faced severe fiscal challenges, and transi- ers, and to expand that library’s electronic and supports the Register as the chief ad- tions in management structures. At the collection. ministrator of the U.S. Copyright Office. In same time, it strikingly became the main Answer: One of my main priorities as CEO so doing, the Librarian relies on the signifi- source of public computing for literacy and of the Pratt Library was to secure resources cant subject matter expertise provided by life empowerment. I led the Pratt Library as to enable the library to modernize its tech- the Register. If confirmed, I will carry out it redefined and refined its role as the re- nological infrastructure not only in the City those responsibilities to ensure the U.S. search and reference library for the entire of Baltimore but for the entire State of Copyright Office has what it needs to func- State of Maryland, providing internet serv- Maryland. The Library serves as the State tion fully, effectively, and efficiently. In ad- ice, staff training, public programs and Library Resource Center. Accordingly, it is dition, if confirmed, I will be attentive to the digitization of collections. I enlisted sub- responsible for providing internet and ref- views and concerns of stakeholders. stantial private and public support for the li- erence services for library users across the CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE brary, including major capital projects and state. 9. If confirmed, what will you do to ensure technological improvements. My leadership During my tenure, I led the effort to raise that CRS fulfills its mission of providing to required intense board and donor cultivation and secure public and private funding to Congress authoritative, objective, non- as well as cooperative work with all levels of build the internet service for libraries, partisan legislative research and analysis? government. As the primary advocate for the school systems, and other government agen- How would you respond to a Member’s con- Library, I spoke to various constituencies, cies in Maryland. In the City, we established cerns that CRS has fallen short in this re- represented the institution in media, and an IT plan and unit to expand the Library’s gard? made presentations on the needs of the Pratt electronic collection by lending e-books and Answer: I believe the Library’s Congres- Library to various stakeholders. e-readers while enhancing broadband and sional Research Service staff are the ‘‘spe- 2. If confirmed, what goals and perspec- computer access at all facilities. At present, cial forces’’ who are there to provide com- tives will you bring to the Library of Con- the Pratt Library is the largest provider of prehensive and objective research to mem- gress, and how will they advance the mission public access computers in Baltimore. In bers of Congress. If confirmed, I would fully of the Library? fact, the Pratt Library was the first entity support the CRS mandate ‘‘to provide Con- Answer: My primary goals for the Library to utilize the city’s broadband network for gress, throughout the legislative process, of Congress are threefold: to ensure that it public access. Also as the State Library Re- comprehensive and reliable legislative re- serves Congress at the highest level; to ex- source Center, the Pratt Library maintains, search, analysis and information services pand and enhance the reach of the Library’s coordinates and updates the digitization pro- that are confidential, objective, nonpartisan, collections to innumerable settings through- gram of collections across the state. authoritative, and timely, thereby contrib- out the country, including classrooms and 5. Please explain how your experiences ren- uting to an informed national legislature.’’ If public libraries; and to engage key stake- ovating and modernizing the Pratt Library a Member concluded that CRS had fallen holders, including in the copyright commu- would guide you in modernizing the Library short of that mandate, I immediately would nity, to address how the Library can best of Congress and improving its IT infrastruc- want to know how and why, and I would meet their needs. ture. work with CRS to address the concern. Should I be confirmed, my perspective and Answer: In my experiences at the Pratt Li- CHAIRMAN BLUNT QUESTION DURING HAYDEN experience will assist the Library in meeting brary I learned first-hand the value of build- NOMINATION HEARING RE: CHILD INTERNET those goals in the following ways. As chief ing a leadership team of senior IT managers PROTECTION ACT executive officer of a complex library system whose highest priority was the core mission Chairman Blunt. Thank you, Senator serving multiple constituencies with special- of the organization. In addition, I learned Boozman. I have a couple of other questions. ized services and collections, I know the im- that where I continuously stressed the im- Being the president of the American Library portance of consensus building and strategic portance of strong IT infrastructure to the Association is, I am sure, a great honor, but planning as vehicles to operate in a rapidly organization, the team was responsive. If maybe not an unmixed blessing, because sud- changing technological environment and confirmed, I will take a similar approach at denly you are responsible for everything that profession. During my tenure at the Pratt the Library, a task made simpler by the is being talked about as part of the associa- Library, I also had the opportunity to serve strides the Library has recently made in this tion. There are a couple of areas of criticism on numerous civic and professional boards area. that you and I have talked about and I would and to be elected President of the American COPYRIGHT OFFICE like to get your response to those on the Library Association (ALA) with a member- record today. One was when the Congress 6. The Copyright Office is also in the midst ship of over 63,000. These experiences, com- passed the Children’s Internet Protection of an IT modernization effort. If confirmed, bined with my previous academic and profes- Act, the American Library Association chal- how do you plan to assist the Copyright Of- sional tenures at the University of Pitts- lenged the constitutionality of that, arguing fice in its effort? Would you advocate for burgh School of Information Science and the that it violated the First Amendment. And I keeping the Copyright Office’s IT systems Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, know, beginning then as a leader of the na- aligned with those of the Library, or are you give me a broad outlook on managing change tional organization through really up until open to giving the Office a degree of inde- while preserving the traditions and legacy of now, you have commented on this several pendence (and the necessary resources) to venerable institutions and organizations. times, but you want to talk about that whole manage its own unique IT needs? issue of what kind of violation that would MODERNIZING THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Answer: My goals for IT infrastructure at have been, and then the issue of what kinds 3. Problems with the Library’s information the Library generally, and the U.S. Copy- of things need to happen in a library to be technology (IT) systems and management right Office more specifically, are efficiency sure that children do not have access to ma- were well documented in a GAO audit re- and effectiveness. I will approach the issue of terial that we would not want children to leased last year. The Library has already whether the U.S. Copyright Office should have access to, and then how often you have taken steps to address its IT deficiencies, but have separate IT infrastructure with an open to revisit that whole concept? a lot of work remains. If confirmed, how will mind, and I will embrace the solution that is Dr. Hayden. I really appreciate that ques- you continue the Library’s efforts to im- most efficient and effective. As I approach tion, Senator, because there has been quite a prove and modernize its IT? the issue, I will do so with an understanding bit of just misinterpretation of the Library Answer: Modernized IT is the key to im- that the U.S. Copyright Office has particu- Association’s position during that time. proving efficiency and access at the Library, larized technology needs, and has a weighty That was in 2003–2004, and at that time, the and in its component parts, including the task in serving its important and diverse filters that would have been required for li- U.S. Copyright Office. I understand and will stakeholders. braries to install were found to prohibit ac- not lose sight of its importance. In over 20 7. Some have noted that the Copyright Of- cess to very important health information, years at the Pratt Library, I have overseen fice’s registration process has become out- and the most notable at that time was breast several IT modernization projects with an dated, cumbersome, and backlogged, particu- cancer. And since that time, the technology attention to detail that matched the signifi- larly for those operating in the digital space. has improved and the filters that are in- cance of the project. What plans do you have to help the Register stalled to receive federal funding—and my li- As the question notes, the Library is al- improve the copyright registration process brary, the Pratt Library, in its state role, ready making great strides in IT moderniza- so the Office can meet the needs of those in- has installed filters—have improved, and the tion. A new Library Chief Information Offi- dustries at the core of the digital economy? need to be vigilant is also something that li- cer (CIO) was appointed in September 2015, Answer: I understand that proposals are in braries are doing in not only the techno- and a Library-wide IT Strategic Plan was fi- place to address these concerns. If confirmed logical aspect, but just plain physical ar- nalized in December 2015, demonstrating I look forward to working with the Library’s rangements of computers, making sure that

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In the position of Librarian of council voted to challenge the Chil- pornography, illegal, as you described it, has Congress, I would welcome the opportunity dren’s Internet Protection Act on First a place in the library? to work with Congress to ensure that the Li- Amendment grounds. This act requires Dr. Hayden. Not online, no. brary’s mandates are fulfilled. libraries receiving public funding to in- Chairman Blunt. And there are, at the Ms. MIKULSKI. In the interest of stall Internet content filters on public same time, things in the library that are not time, I yield the floor. computers. This requirement helps pro- appropriate for everybody that visits the li- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tect children from harmful Internet brary to see. ator from Missouri. Dr. Hayden. Right, and Senator, the way content in public libraries, and, of Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, the li- course, I support its implementation. you described it is exactly the way that li- brary of Congress is at a critical junc- braries even design their buildings and the In 2003, right before Dr. Hayden be- furniture, and making sure there is even ture. We seldom talk about the Library came president of the association, the signage that unaccompanied adults in chil- because there have only been 13 Librar- Supreme Court upheld the law, and she dren’s sections are going to be questioned. ians who have served in the Library of was actually the president of the asso- There are so many safety measures that are Congress in the entire history of the ciation not when they challenged the put in public libraries, and even college and Library, dating back to the starting of law but when they implemented the university libraries, to make sure that mi- the Federal Government here in Wash- nors are safe and that they are not exposed law. ington. It is an important time for the I specifically asked her about her po- to objectionable material as far as we can Library to have a chance to really prevent. sition on the Children’s Internet Pro- focus on the technologies available to tection Act during our public hearing us today. SENATOR CRUZ QUESTIONS FOR THE RECORD on the nomination, and I wish to make I am the chairman of the Rules Com- FOR DR. CARLA D. HAYDEN COMMITTEE ON a couple of points about her response mittee, and the ranking Democrat on RULES AND ADMINISTRATION—NOMINATION to my questions. She explained to the that committee, Senator SCHUMER, and TO BE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS committee that the American Library I proposed legislation earlier in the 1. The Library of Congress recently an- Association’s concerns were focused on nounced its decision to eliminate the terms year that would set a limit—for the first time—for the Library of Congress. unintentionally restricting access to ‘‘aliens’’ and ‘‘illegal aliens’’ from subject nonpornographic materials, including heading and search classifications, replacing This nomination is the first nomina- them with the supposedly less ‘‘pejorative’’ tion for a Librarian to have a term health information related topics like terms ‘‘Noncitizens’’ and ‘‘Unauthorized im- limit. That 10-year term will replace breast cancer. At the time, according migration.’’ Numerous important historical what was previously a lifetime appoint- to Dr. Hayden, the filters were not as materials use the former terms. And at over ment. sophisticated as they are today, and 100 years of age, the heading ‘‘aliens’’ is one It is a critically important 10 years they had a tendency to overfilter in of the oldest headings used by the Library. some areas. However, she made it clear Moreover, Congress has chosen to utilize for the Library. Congress unanimously agreed to make this change, and then that her view of pornography was that these terms throughout the United States it has no place in public libraries and Code. The Library’s decision to nevertheless the nomination of Dr. Carla Hayden move forward with this revisionist maneuver was received by the Rules Committee noted that her library, the Enoch Pratt appears virtually unprecedented, and it will at the end of February this year. Since library, has installed filters consistent waste resources and hinder research efforts. that time, the committee has thor- with the requirement of the law. Do you believe the largest library in the oughly vetted Dr. Hayden. We reviewed I will quote her testimony at this world should be sacrificing research effi- her qualifications, writings, experi- point because this has been the one ciency and resources in the name of political ence, and in particular, her role in area where some Members have ex- correctness? pressed concern. She said: Answer: The Library of Congress has a long leading the Enoch Pratt Free Library Technology has improved and the filters history of (i) providing assistance to re- in Baltimore for the past 23 years. She that are installed to receive federal funding searchers in finding what they are looking oversaw the expansion and moderniza- . . . have improved. And, the need to be vigi- for in its vast collections, and (ii) sharing its tion of the library and how it could be lant is also something that libraries are processes with libraries of all types through- made more available to people. doing in not only the technological aspect, out the nation. Part of the Library’s process This committee spent more time re- but just plain physical arrangement of com- includes reviewing catalog subject headings, viewing this nomination than any pre- puters, making sure that there are face-out often at the request of the public or the li- vious nomination for this position. I positioning of computer monitors, as well as brary community. In fact I was involved in a think she has an extraordinary profes- very few, if any, cubicles that contain com- similar review of the terms referring to Afri- sional background. By the way, the puters as well, and education and making can Americans, which evolved from Negro, sure people know that pornography is illegal Black, and Afro-Americans during extensive longest serving Librarian of Congress and we do not support that in any shape or debate and discussion among numerous com- was a librarian, and she brings that form. munities. In this current subject heading re- skill in ways that nobody else has in view, my understanding is that the Library the past. She earned her Ph.D. from The committee went through a thor- is engaging in a customary public comment the University of Chicago in library ough process. She was unanimously ap- period and after the comments are received science. She served as an assistant pro- proved by the committee. I certainly will engage in additional review regarding fessor at the University of Pittsburgh, agree with Senator MIKULSKI when she the matter. and spent 40 years working in her cho- said that this is an important time. We Similarly, do you believe the exclusive re- sen profession of leading library sys- have taken the time to look at this, search arm of Congress should be elimi- nating search terms used extensively by Con- tems in Chicago and Baltimore. and we don’t need to wait any longer. gress in the United States Code? She has been endorsed by librarians I urge my colleagues to approve this Answer: I understand that the Library is around the country, associations, and nomination. reviewing this matter and will consider the higher education entities in many Mr. President, I also ask that Sen- most effective and efficient use of subject States, including my State. Missouri ator CARDIN have a chance to speak headings for research and reference for the State University and the University of about Dr. Hayden. He also knows her public in searching the Library’s collections, Missouri in Kansas City have both en- very well. as well as those in libraries throughout the dorsed her service. The librarian in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nation. This review will consider the needs Ferguson, MO, served on panels with ator from Maryland. and use of Congress, as the core mission of Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I thank the Library is to assist Congress in per- her and has endorsed her. The libraries forming its constitutional duties. in both Ferguson and Baltimore played Senator BLUNT for his leadership and As Librarian of Congress, would you re- their own roles in dealing with the for bringing this nomination to the verse this unprecedented and harmful ac- stress that those communities have floor. I wish also to thank Senator tion? faced over the last 2 years. SCHUMER and the manner in which it

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:51 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.021 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5045 was handled by the Rules Committee. The clerk will call the roll. ator from Massachusetts, who have The staff did a lot of work, and I thank Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators been real leaders on this issue. all who were involved in bringing this are necessarily absent: the Senator Well, we have only one more day of nomination forward. from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the legislative session before Congress We have heard from my colleagues, Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), breaks until September. It is an appro- Senator MIKULSKI and Senator BLUNT, the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- priate time to take stock of how the about the extraordinary qualifications ERTS), the Senator from South Dakota majority has handled their job of of Dr. Hayden. She has the academic (Mr. ROUNDS), the Senator from Ala- scheduling and confirming judges. credentials, experience, and proven bama (Mr. SESSIONS), the Senator from More than a year into this new Con- leadership, as we saw with the Enoch Alabama (Mr. SHELBY), and the Sen- gress, the Republican leadership has al- Pratt Free Library in Baltimore and ator from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). lowed only 22 judges to be confirmed— what she was able to do. Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the only 22. In the last 2 years of the Bush I wish to add one more dimension to Senator from Vermont (Mr. SANDERS) administration with a Democratic ma- this, if I might, and that is the person is necessarily absent. jority—the mirror situation of what we she is. She is admired by all. She The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there are in today—there were 68. So that is knows how to bring people together. any other Senators in the Chamber de- 68 versus 22. She has incredible people skills in addi- siring to vote? The Republican majority is con- tion to having the technical skills to The result was announced—yeas 74, firming judges at the slowest rate in be an extraordinary CEO and to man- nays 18, as follows: more than 60 years. This has real con- age a complex operation. The Library [Rollcall Vote No. 128 Ex.] sequences across America. Vacancies of Congress is a complex operation. It YEAS—74 have risen from 43 to 83 since Repub- takes a great deal of management licans took over the majority; 29 have Alexander Fischer Moran skills. Ayotte Flake Murkowski been judicial emergencies. I know that She has received many acknowledge- Baldwin Franken Murphy in my city of Buffalo in Western New ments and awards during her career, Barrasso Gardner Murray York we had an emergency. We have but the one that I think perhaps speaks Bennet Gillibrand Nelson one of the busiest courts, and for a Blumenthal Graham Paul to her character the most was when Blunt Grassley Peters while we had no judges. Now we have the Daily Record gave her the award Booker Hatch Portman one. for the most admired CEO 2 years ago. Boozman Heinrich Reed At this point in time in the Bush ad- Boxer Heitkamp Reid That is a hard award to get, and it just Brown Hirono ministration, with Democrats in con- Schatz shows that she knows how to lead—but Burr Hoeven trol of the Senate, we had reduced the Schumer Cantwell Johnson to lead in an effective way. Quite Shaheen number to 39. That is half as many va- Capito Kaine cancies as now exist. From the district frankly, the Library of Congress, I Cardin King Stabenow think, will benefit from those skills Carper Klobuchar Sullivan courts to the Federal courts of appeal, and use those skills very effectively. Casey Lankford Tester all the way up to the Highest Court in Thune I also want to share with my col- Collins Leahy the land, the Republican majority has Coons Manchin Tillis leagues that, in addition to her creden- Corker Markey Toomey been showing the American people that tials in her profession, which we have Cornyn McCaskill Udall when it comes to judges, they just are already gone through—including being Donnelly McConnell Warner not doing their job. Durbin Menendez Warren This is hardly a Senate that is back president of the American Library As- Enzi Merkley Whitehouse sociation and also serving on the ac- Feinstein Mikulski Wyden to work. The nuts and bolts of gov- creditation committee—she has done a erning is the process of nominations, NAYS—18 lot of the nuts and bolts with regard to especially for the judiciary. By this Cassidy Ernst Perdue measure, the Republican Senate and its libraries both locally and nationally. Coats Heller Risch She has also been involved in many Cotton Isakson Rubio Judiciary Committee are not back to community activities. I know that lo- Crapo Kirk Sasse work; they are sleeping on the job. cally she served on the Goucher College Cruz Lee Scott There is no better example of it than board, the Baltimore Gas and Electric Daines McCain Vitter the irresponsible, partisan blockade of board, and the Baltimore Leadership NOT VOTING—8 President Obama’s Supreme Court School for Young Women. I could men- Cochran Rounds Shelby pick, now in its fifth month. tion a lot more activities. She has been Inhofe Sanders Wicker The speedy application of justice, the an extremely engaged individual in our Roberts Sessions right to petition the government for community. The nomination was confirmed. redress of grievances is a bedrock of I know she will do a great job in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under American values enshrined in the Con- capacity, and I know she will make us the previous order, the motion to re- stitution. This is not an abstract con- proud. We know the Library of Con- consider is considered made and laid cept. It has real, everyday con- gress is the envy of the world, and I upon the table and the President will sequences for American litigants. Jus- think we have a world-class leader to be immediately notified of the Senate’s tice delayed is justice denied. lead the Library of Congress. I urge my action. Without judges on the bench, justice colleagues to support this confirma- f is denied for a woman who was un- justly fired, suing to get back her job tion. LEGISLATIVE SESSION If there is no one else who seeks rec- and support her family. ognition, I suggest that we yield back The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- It is denied for a small business all time and move toward a vote. SIDY). Under the previous order, the owner seeking to resolve a contract Mr. BLUNT. I yield back our time. Senate will resume legislative session. dispute and keep his stores open. Any The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there f small business owner can tell you that when lawsuits hang over them, wheth- objection? COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND er they are plaintiffs or defendants, it Without objection, it is so ordered. RECOVERY ACT OF 2016—CON- All time is yielded back. causes them sleepless nights. My dad FERENCE REPORT—Continued Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask for was a small business man. Our Repub- the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lican colleagues are just twiddling The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a ator from New York. their thumbs. sufficient second? UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE It is denied for criminal defendants There appears to be a sufficient sec- CALENDAR who deserve to have their cases heard ond. Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I rise in a courtroom before an impartial The question is, Will the Senate ad- this afternoon to talk about the pace of judge and a jury of their peers. This vise and consent to the Hayden nomi- judicial confirmations with my friends, matters in so many of the States, in- nation? the Senator from Hawaii and the Sen- cluding my home State of New York.

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Long Island has 3 mil- got a lot of other things we are doing, ist comment.’’ lion people, more than many States. but we have a tendency to have very Oh, please. Spare me the false out- That seat has been vacant for 18 short memories. rage. Where do you suppose Donald months—18 months. We should remember that we con- Trump got the idea that he can demean The small business people in Long Is- firmed a judge last week and the prior judges with impunity? He got it from land who need these cases settled and week. In fact, one of those judges was Republicans right here in Congress. the many others who are awaiting jus- a judge put forth, supported by Sen- It is bad enough that Senate Repub- tice are in anguish. Our Republican ators from the State of New Jersey, licans will not even give Merrick Gar- colleagues just sit there. We know why. both Democrat Senators. We moved land, the President’s Supreme Court The American people know why too. forward with the confirmation. nominee, a hearing—while the Repub- They are not doing their jobs. I also want to talk a little bit about licans’ allies spend billions of dollars Gary Brown is eminently qualified history because I am new here. But my conducting a nonstop campaign of for this seat. As a magistrate judge, he facts seem to stand in contrast to what slime against him. But the story is ac- heard a number of cases related to the is discussed on this floor from week to tually much bigger than Judge Gar- fallout from Superstorm Sandy. Only week. When it comes to judicial nomi- land. through Judge Brown’s intelligence nations, the President has been treated Sixteen noncontroversial district and integrity were deficiencies in the much more fairly, I would submit, than court judicial nominees—16—are wait- insurance claims process uncovered, President George W. Bush. To date, the ing to take their seats alongside Judge and hundreds of homeowners began to Senate has confirmed 329 of President Curiel on the Federal bench. They have recoup their losses. So we need a Judge Obama’s judicial nominations. At this been investigated, they have gone Brown. The people of Long Island need point, President Bush had only 312 ju- through hearings, and they have been a Judge Brown. Without judges on the dicial nominations confirmed. voted out of committee. About half bench, we are diminishing that corps. In fact, President Obama has now have been sitting there for more than a Our majority leader likes to talk surpassed President Bush in terms of year. But in a few days, the Republicans about the fact that the Senate is work- the total judicial nominees confirmed who control the Senate are planning to ing again. Give me a break. If you can’t for the entire Presidency of George W. pack up and shut down this body for even appoint judges, how can you say Bush. During his entire Presidency, the most of the rest of the year, leaving the Senate is working? There is no Senate confirmed only 326 of President Bush’s judicial nominations. We have every single one of these men and good reason other than the usual polit- already confirmed 329. So I would sub- women to twist in the wind. Why? Be- ical games, games that Democrats did mit, that is getting the work done. cause in 6 months Donald Trump might not play when we were in the same po- That is getting the job done. That is be President. Make no mistake, Repub- sition in the last 2 years of George doing our job. licans want Donald Trump to appoint Bush’s term and we had the Senate ma- I know the other side of the aisle the next generation of judges. They jority. does not like the fact that they don’t want those judges to tilt the law in Well, we have 1 day left before we set the floor agenda. But any reason- favor of big businesses and billionaires break. Yet this body has failed to pass able, objective review of the record like Trump. They just want Donald adequate legislation dealing with Zika, demonstrates that President Obama Trump to stop being so vulgar and ob- failed to pass real funding on the opioid has been treated more fairly than his vious about it. crisis, failed to pass sensible gun safety predecessor, George W. Bush. It is ridiculous. If Republicans expect measures after another senseless trag- So, for that reason, I do object. the American people to believe they edy in Orlando, and failed to fill our The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- don’t agree with Trump’s disgraceful benches, whether it is the Supreme tion is heard. attacks on an independent judiciary, Court, the circuit courts, or the dis- The Senator from Massachusetts. they should confirm these judges. trict courts. UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE We have just one message for the Re- Our Republican majority owes it to CALENDAR publicans: Do your job—now—before the American people to make some Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, Donald shutting off the lights and leaving progress on judges before Members run Trump spent years pedaling Trump town. At least confirm the 13 non- for the hills. We should not be adjourn- University, a sham college that his controversial district court judges who ing with this many vacancies, this own former employees refer to as one were nominated before 2016. many judicial emergencies. It is time big, fraudulent scheme. Now he is being Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- to confirm these uncontroversial nomi- sued for fraud and, worse, for targeting sent that the Senate proceed to execu- nees. I say to every one of my col- the most vulnerable people he could tive session to consider the following leagues on the other side of the aisle, find, lying to them, taking all their nominations: Calendar Nos. 359, 362, particularly the majority leader, it is money and then leaving them in debt. 363, 364, 459, 460, 461, 508, 569, 570, 571, time to do your job. Now, the judge presiding over 572, and 573; that the Senate proceed to I ask unanimous consent that the Trump’s case is Gonzalo Curiel, a vote without intervening action or de- Senate proceed to executive session to former Federal prosecutor who has bate on the nominations in the order consider the following nominations: spent decades quietly serving his coun- listed; that the motions to reconsider Calendar Nos. 11, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 359, try, sometimes at great risk to his own be considered made and laid upon the 362, 363, 364, 459, 460, 461, 505, 508, 569, life. The Republican Governor who first table with no intervening action or de- 570, 571, 572, 573, 597, 598, 599, and 600; appointed him calls him an American bate; that no further motions be in further, that the Senate proceed to hero, and he was confirmed with bipar- order to the nominations; that any re- vote without intervening action or de- tisan support from the Senate. lated statements be printed in the bate on the nominations; and that, if Like all district court judges, Judge RECORD; that the President be imme- confirmed, the motion to reconsider be Curiel’s work is not political so he is diately notified of the Senate’s action, considered made and laid upon the following the law in the Trump Univer- and the Senate then resume legislative table. sity case, but Donald Trump wants session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Judge Curiel to bend the law to suit The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Trump’s own personal financial inter- objection? The Senator from North Carolina. ests and Trump’s very, very fragile ego. The Senator from North Carolina. Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, reserving A little over a month ago, Trump Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, reserving the right to object—and, of course, I began savagely attacking the judge’s the right to object.

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She is more than qualified to back to these matters that are nec- States and localities have adequate re- serve on the Federal bench today. Sen- essary and important. They will save sources to combat drug addiction and ator GRASSLEY has indicated that Re- lives. They will equip our men and the opioid epidemic. Instead, we get publicans will shut down the nomina- women to take the fight wherever we floor speeches that have nothing to do tion process this month, even though may go. with doing our jobs. vacancies have nearly doubled. Today I want to talk specifically I am doing my job today in objecting If Clare is not confirmed, the Hawaii about the MILCON-VA-Zika bill that is to these measures so we can actually district court seat would be left vacant before us. It is a conference report. For get back to the pressing matters that for a year. Historically, the Senate has those who are not familiar with con- hopefully will get passed out of the held confirmation votes on widely sup- ference reports, they are unamendable. Senate before we go to the state work ported nominees into September of a We need an up-or-down vote, and we period and return in September. Presidential election year. need to send it to the President’s desk. Mr. President, for that reason, I ob- The nominees before us all have bi- That is what lies before us. That is a ject to the motion from the distin- partisan support and come from States bill we can pass this year, funding that guished Senator from Massachusetts. throughout the country: Tennessee, the Democratic conference in large The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- New Jersey, New York, California, numbers supported at $1.1 billion when tion is heard. Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Utah, and it went to the House. The Senator from Massachusetts. of course Hawaii. What is that funding going to do? It Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I am I urge my Republican colleagues to is going to fund remediation programs not sure what version of the Constitu- do their job. to make sure we don’t have an epi- tion you are reading that doesn’t say Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- demic that is spread through mosquito confirming judges is part of doing your sent that the Senate proceed to execu- bites. Right now, the known U.S. cases job in the U.S. Senate. tive session to consider the following are all travel related, but we are afraid These judges have all been com- nominations: Calendar Nos. 359, 362, pletely vetted, they are noncontrover- 363, 364, 459, 460, 461, and 508; further, of that threat—particularly as mos- sial, and they have bipartisan support. that the Senate proceed to vote with- quito season sets in across the Nation. The amount of time it would take to out intervening action or debate on the It has been going on in North Carolina get these judges confirmed is simply: nominations in the order listed; that and the South for several months. We Don’t object. Let us go forward. the motions to reconsider be consid- want to give local health professionals We hear a lot of talk these days from ered made and laid upon the table with and the CDC the resources they need to Republicans in Congress suddenly car- no intervening action or debate; that find a vaccine that the CDC promises ing about the rule of law. Talk is no further motions be in order to the we can get in a matter of 18 months, cheap. Real cases are piling up. Real nominations; that any related state- and we want to make sure we do every- thing we can to educate people about courts are starved for help. Real justice ments be printed in the RECORD; that is being denied, and the American peo- the President be immediately notified the potential dangers of this disease. ple aren’t easily fooled. If Senate Re- of the Senate’s action, and the Senate That is what approving this conference publicans leave town without putting a then resume legislative session. report will do. single one of these highly qualified, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- noncontroversial judicial nominees on objection? sent that the Senate proceed to the the bench, they are making it clear The Senator from North Carolina. consideration of the conference report that for them politics is everything 24/ UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—CONFERENCE to accompany H.R. 2577 and that the 7, that politics trumps everything, REPORT TO ACCOMPANY H.R. 2577 conference report be agreed to with no even an independent judiciary. Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, reserving intervening action or debate. Mr. President, I yield back the re- the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there mainder of my time. I wish to just touch briefly on what objection? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the distinguished Senator from Hawaii The Democratic leader is recognized. ator from Hawaii. mentioned regarding vacancies. If you Mr. REID. Mr. President, I reserve UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—EXECUTIVE take a look at the average number of the right to object, and I am going to CALENDAR vacancies over the last 25 years or so, say a few words. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, I thank during every presidency, the average I say to my friend, the junior Senator Senators SCHUMER, WARREN, and others vacancy rate has been higher than it is from North Carolina, this is the first for their efforts to get some movement in 2016. It is a natural part of the proc- time I have ever heard anyone say the on these neglected judicial nominees. ess that when judges move up to senior problem with the judges is it is just When we talk about the Senate doing status, we are filling the vacancies. one of those things, let’s not worry its job, of course confirming judges is a This goes up and down. This is not a about it, it happens all the time—but part of the Senate’s job. In fact, only crisis. It is no different than a situa- that is not true. Around America the Senate can do that job. tion the Senate has dealt with long be- today, we have a number of extremely So far 23 of the 24 nominees on the fore I got here. important judicial emergencies, mean- Executive Calendar were approved by Mr. President, so that we can dis- ing we have all these judicial districts the Judiciary Committee by voice pense with these matters and move where there are not enough judges to vote, including 16 district court nomi- back onto the legislation before us that do the work. nees. This includes Hawaii’s own Clare can fund the VA, that can address the Justice delayed is justice denied. Connors. Before I speak about Clare, I Zika crisis and do things that we need Having practiced law quite a few years, want to also mention that she and the to do before we get out of town, I ob- it is very hard to go to a court and be other nominees before us today—who ject. told: We are sorry, but the judge is were unanimously approved by the Ju- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- doing all civil cases today. He has no diciary Committee—will be kept from tion is heard. time for criminal cases—or vice versa. serving on the Federal bench, kept The Senator from North Carolina. So I appreciate his succinctness say- from doing those jobs because of Re- Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I want to ing: Well, this is no big deal. Don’t publican inaction. get back on doing my job. I promised worry about the judges. I will tell you something about Clare. the people of North Carolina I was We are worried about the judges. It is She has wide-ranging experience, in- going to help fund the VA. very difficult.

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We want to do tisan VA-Military Construction-Zika they can to dramatically negatively af- that. I have tried. bill. Yes, he said—for those not famil- fect Planned Parenthood. That is what I know what is going on in the House. iar with the conference reports, I am this is about. They can’t pass anything on their own familiar with lots of them. I have been If you are a woman in America today unless they put this kind of stuff in it. through lots of conference reports. I and you are worried about Zika, I All they would have to do on the bill understand the rules, but I also under- think you should be concerned about that passed the Senate with 89 votes— stand that we as a body can do any- birth control. And women all over if the Speaker would allow a vote in thing we want to do. That is the way America are. Some women can’t go to the House of Representatives, it would the Senate operates. We have the abil- a boutique physician and get a pre- pass overwhelmingly. Democrats, with ity to change the rules in a manner of scription; they need to go to Planned rare exception, would vote for it. It minutes and move on to change what is Parenthood, where the health care would get 98, 99 percent of the Demo- before this body. We know the reason needs of millions of women are taken cratic vote, and a few Republicans the Republican leader cannot move for- care of—but not under Republican would vote for it. It would pass over- ward on a Zika funding bill that is rea- guidance, no. whelmingly. That is what should hap- sonable is because the House of Rep- So as part of this conference report, pen, but it can’t. resentatives is unreasonable. funding for Planned Parenthood would I understand the Speaker is con- We passed out of this body a very be restricted—birth control. strained by—he hasn’t gone this far, at good bill. It wasn’t what I wanted. I Just to make sure they covered all least publicly. Boehner publicly said he wanted $1.9 billion that the Centers for their poison pill areas, they said: We had to deal with his crazies. Speaker Disease Control and the National Insti- have to do something to whack the en- RYAN is dealing with the same crazies. tutes of Health said they need—$1.9 bil- vironment, so we will change the Clean So I am going to ask unanimous con- lion. But I said: OK, $1.1 billion will Water Act. That is what they did. That sent to pass the same Zika legislation help a tremendous amount. It is emer- is what we got back. that passed this body with 89 votes. As gency spending, no offsets. We hear all these great speeches I said, if the Speaker allowed a vote on So we agreed and sent it to the about ‘‘We want to do something to this, it would pass. House. Eighty-nine Senators voted for take care of the veterans.’’ Well, $500 UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—H.R. 5243 it. The Democrats voted for it and the million was taken out of veterans to So I ask whether the Senator from vast majority of Republicans voted for help pay for Zika funding—$500 million. North Carolina would amend his re- it. That was good. It wasn’t perfect, What was that veterans money to be quest to this: I ask unanimous consent but it was good. used for? Processing claims. There is a that the Senate proceed to the consid- So what did the House of Representa- tremendous backlog. But that is in eration of H.R. 5243; that all after the tives do? They filled this report, this there. enacting clause be stricken; that the conference report. They ignored what Ebola funding. Two years ago, Amer- substitute amendment, which is the we had done in the Senate, and they ica was up in arms over Ebola. The epi- text of the Blunt-Murray amendment decided they were going to stick some demic has died down, but it is not gone. to provide $1.1 billion in funding for of their favorite poison pills onto this There are still pockets of real problems Zika, be agreed to; that there be up to legislation. Why? Because the Speaker, in Africa, and on any one day, they 1 hour of debate, equally divided be- to his credit, is trying—but he is not could burgeon into something like they tween the two leaders or their des- doing much good over there. He is find- were 2 years ago. The National Insti- ignees; that upon the use or yielding ing that Speaker Boehner couldn’t do tutes of Health and the Centers for Dis- back of time, the bill, as amended, be much better than he has done. That is ease Control want to keep some money read a third time and the Senate vote why Boehner left. He couldn’t handle it there so they can take care of this epi- on passage of the bill, as amended, with because, as Boehner used to call them, demic, but, no, they whacked $107 mil- no intervening action or debate. Finally, Mr. President, I would ask the ‘‘crazies’’ take over that caucus. lion off of that. that everyone be reminded that we They have a rule in the House, Mr. Everyone knows the money they have had emergencies all over Amer- President—and the Presiding Officer took from ObamaCare—I could raise a ica. The Presiding Officer—I am sorry used to serve in the House of Rep- point of order right now and it would to keep referring to him, but this is the resentatives. All the time he was there, fall. They can’t do that. That is wrong. subject at hand. When his State had they had this rule. When I was there, They have had 67 votes in the House to that terrible devastation with that ter- there was no such rule. The rule they defund ObamaCare. None of them have rible hurricane, we were there. We were have now is called the Hastert rule. Of passed, but they have had fun trying. there the next day, the next week, the course, Hastert is in prison, so they But in a final effort to kind of stick next month, the next year, doing what should at least change the name of their finger in our eye, they said: Here we could to provide emergency funding that rule. The Hastert rule says: We is what we are going to put on this for the beleaguered State of Louisiana. great bill. We believe it would be ap- are only going to pass a bill if we can We did it because it was the right thing propriate to fly the Confederate flag in get a majority of the majority to vote to do. It was an emergency. It was un- for it. So to get anything done in the military cemeteries. You can’t make paid for. There were no offsets. We House of Representatives, you have to up stuff like this. That is what they have done that with an earthquake in have a majority of the Republicans did. California and with a manmade fire in We have repeatedly reached out to support a bill. It doesn’t matter how Texas. That is what we do. That is the Democrats feel. Basically, they do the Republicans to try to compromise, what emergencies are all about. not get to vote on anything. to reach a solution to the threat of So I ask that my consent request So what they did, in an effort to get Zika. Of course, if we work together, that I have outlined be approved. something back here—the Speaker has we have a chance to prevent babies The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the told lots of people: I can’t pass any- from being born with these terrible Senator from North Carolina so modify thing dealing with Zika unless we do birth defects. The Presiding Officer is a his proposal? something about Planned Parenthood. physician. I wasn’t able to listen to all Mr. TILLIS. No. That is what he has told everybody, of his speech last evening, but I Mr. REID. Thank you very much, Mr. and it is obvious from what they sent watched part of it. He had a picture of President. us. So this $1.1 billion, no offsets, came a little baby, and he was explaining I guess the shake of the head takes back to us as a—I don’t know what to about what Zika is all about. care of it.

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Mr. President, reserving This process and the conservative the rights of perpetrators. the right to object—and I will be very cause are all about making our com- The Sentence Reform and Correc- brief—sometimes when I hear these de- munities—these little platoons, if you tions Act will expand the now-limited bates, they seem to be far-ranging and will, of service and cooperation at the discretion of Federal judges so they they are getting off the main subject. very heart of our constitutional repub- can treat offenders like human beings The motion that is before us would lic—safe and prosperous and happy. It and not mere statistics and punish basically unwind a carefully crafted is about basing our laws and basing our them according to their particular cir- compromise that could come crashing court procedures and our prison sys- cumstances. It would broaden the Fed- down if we don’t move forward with tems on a clear-eyed understanding of eral safety valve, a provision of exist- this deal. What the minority leader has human nature—of how human beings ing law that allows judges to sentence suggested takes us back to a process respond, what brings out their better a limited number of offenders below that takes days or weeks. We can’t af- selves and what doesn’t, about man’s the mandatory minimum. Contrary to ford days or weeks; we need to get this predilection toward sin and his capac- what many of this bill’s critics claim, done now. ity for redemption—along with an un- this would not absolve offenders of The motion we should be consid- compromising commitment to human their crimes, nor would it suddenly and ering—that the Senator from Nevada dignity. indiscriminately release legions of vio- objected to—is the one that would get Respect for the dignity of all human lent predators into our communities. this to the President’s desk. The Sen- life, the basic dignity of the human In fact, under this reform, the status of ator’s request adds time, complexity, soul, no matter how small or how violent offenders would not change at and most likely is going to suffer the weak, how rich or how poor, and the re- all. They would remain ineligible for same fate in the House, so for that rea- demptive capacity of all sinners, no Federal safety-valve relief. son, I object. matter how callous, are the foundation Our criminal justice system simply The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- for everything that conservatives pur- has to be flexible—at least flexible tion is heard to the modification. port to stand for. Our approach to po- enough—to apply in many different sit- Is there objection to the original re- licing and of punishment should be no uations. Prosecutors and judges need quest? different. to have the ability to impose lengthy Mr. REID. I have objected to his re- Moreover, as a conservative, I believe sentences on serious offenders who pose quest. we ought to watch out anytime we give the greatest threat to public safety, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- the government extraordinary powers, just as they must have the ability to tion is heard. especially powers that deprive the indi- impose modest sentences on those who The Senator from Utah. vidual of liberty. And nowhere is the violate our laws but do not pose an on- SENTENCE REFORM AND CORRECTIONS ACT deprivation of liberty more severe, going threat to public safety. Whenever Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I would like more intense, more long-lasting than we interfere with the flexibility of ei- to give a few remarks about how I first the deprivation of liberty that occurs ther of these, we impair the effective- became involved in the cause of sen- when a person is locked up for years or ness and the efficiency of our Federal tencing reform within our Federal for decades at a time, with no oppor- criminal justice system. When we do criminal justice system. tunity to progress, no opportunity to that, we necessarily make our country I will never forget when I first began interact with family members, no op- less safe, rather than more safe. to appreciate the full magnitude of this portunity to interact with the vibrant So this bill would leave untouched problem—the problem we face within a growing economy. the maximum penalty levels that exist Federal criminal justice system that is So when I got to the Senate and I was under current law. It also would not sometimes too inflexible and some- assigned to the Senate Judiciary Com- eliminate any mandatory minimum times doesn’t allow judges to take into mittee, I started looking for partners— sentences. Instead, it takes a targeted account the unique circumstances of partners on both sides of the aisle— approach, reducing the harshest man- each case. It was 2004. I was a Federal who shared my concerns with the Fed- datory penalties and providing relief prosecutor, an assistant U.S. attorney eral criminal justice system, shared for low-level offenders with limited in Utah. In some cases, I witnessed my concerns with the way Federal criminal history. It is this type of of- judges being forced by Federal law to minimum mandatory sentences were fender that helped draw my attention impose punishments that simply, under working. I started looking for partners to this issue back in 2004, just as I de- any standard, did not fit the crime— on both sides of the aisle who shared scribed a few minutes ago. first-time offenders sometimes being this commitment to reform. Progress One of the cases that was being han- locked up for periods of time longer in this area is difficult, and for a long dled by the office in which I worked, than some rapists or murderers, terror- time the progress we made in this area the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the ists or kidnappers. These were real peo- was slow, just as any deliberative proc- District of Utah, involved a young man ple—people with children, siblings, par- ess often is. named Weldon Angelos, a young man ents, spouses, and, of course, dreams I found an ally in my colleague, the in his midtwenties, the father of two for a better life. Yet in too many cases senior Senator from Illinois. We young children. He got involved in the so-called system that was supposed teamed up and put together legislation. some criminal activity and was caught to correct their mistakes arguably That legislation gradually started selling three relatively small quan- compounded them. This system wasn’t gaining some support. At first, it tities—dime-bag quantities—of mari- just wasting money, it wasn’t just gained more support on the other side juana to what turned out to be an in- wasting physical material resources, it of the aisle than it did on my side of formant. Because Mr. Angelos had a was wasting lives. the aisle, but we were pleased with the gun on his person at the time of these I know some in my party may view progress that was made. But in the fall transactions, because of the way he this as a progressive cause. I view it as of last year, we struck an agreement was charged, and because of the way a conservative one. Think about it. and we started making more progress. some of these provisions of law have When there is a major problem tearing We introduced a bill called the Sen- been interpreted—including a provision at our economy and our civil society— tencing Reform and Corrections Act. of law in 18 USC, section 924(c)—Mr. a problem that is threatening our most Like most legislative compromises, it Angelos received a sentence of 55 years vulnerable families in our commu- isn’t perfect and it doesn’t accomplish in prison. nities—conservatives don’t just shrug everything that every member of our Now, we may ask: What on Earth was their shoulders and expect a bunch of coalition might wish we could accom- this judge thinking? How could such a outdated laws and bloated government plish, but it is an extraordinarily great judge be so cruel, so arbitrary, so ca- bureaucracies to take care of it. We start, and it proves it is possible to de- pricious as to sentence this young man know better. Criminal justice reform sign our laws in a way that can balance to 55 years in prison for selling three doesn’t call on conservatives to aban- the sometimes competing interests of dime-bag quantities of marijuana? The

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For those judge who took the unusual—the al- the floor at 3, because the rollcall was who may not know him, Senator LEE is most unprecedented, almost unheard delayed. a conservative—a tea party conserv- of—step of issuing a written opinion I ask unanimous consent, if it is all ative, I believe he would probably say— prior to the issuance of the sentence, right with the Senator from Ohio, that Republican from the State of Utah. disagreeing with the sentence the judge Senator BOOKER be allowed to follow Senator LEE is joining us—DURBIN of himself was about to impose. and to complete his statement on the Illinois, BOOKER of New Jersey, and Then-Federal district judge Paul legislation we are supporting. Senator GRASSLEY of Iowa—in this ef- Cassell issued a lengthy opinion stat- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there fort. How many times do we run into ing: This is a problem. This young man objection? that, where four Senators with such di- is about to receive a sentence that is Without objection, it is so ordered. verse political beliefs come together on excessive under any standard. It is a Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I am one bill—this bill? As Senator LEE ex- longer sentence than he would have re- going to be brief because I want to plained, what we are setting out to do ceived had he engaged in many acts of defer and give my time to the Senator here is to right an injustice—an injus- terrorism or kidnapping. So why are from New Jersey. tice that is filling the Federal prisons, we sending this guy away until he is We are going through a moment in sentencing individuals to lengthy sen- about 80 years old simply because of America’s history that we are going to tences for nonviolent, nongun drug of- this minimum mandatory penalty? remember for a long time. We are used fenses. But, the judge said: This is a problem I to shooting deaths. Sadly, gun violence This is long overdue, and it is some- cannot address. This is a problem I am has become part of America. Unfortu- thing that we need to do. If we did it, powerless to remedy. Only Congress nately, we are also used to mass mur- it would say yes to those across Amer- can fix this problem. ders, where more than four people are ica who are asking: Is Congress listen- Those words have haunted me ever killed in one of these shooting inci- ing? Is the Senate awake to what is since then: Only Congress can fix this dents. But it rocked America’s con- going on in our country? It would say problem. So when I became a Senator science and soul when five policemen to them: Yes. in 2011, I still remembered those words. from Dallas were murdered. Those five On a bipartisan basis, these four Sen- Those words continued to haunt me policemen were Officer Brent Thomp- ators, and many more, are prepared to and continue to haunt me to this day. son, age 43; Officer Patrick Zamarripa, bring reform to our criminal justice Miraculously, fortunately, Mr. age 32; Officer Mike Krol, age 40; Senior correction and sentencing system. Will Angelos has been released through a Corporal Lorne Ahrens, age 48; and Ser- it solve all of our problems? No, not at variety of procedural maneuvers that I geant Michael Smith, age 55. all, but it is a significant step forward. don’t have time to address right now. Yesterday, President Obama and I was serving in the U.S. House of He himself has been released. Many former President Bush were there for Representatives over 25 years ago when others are still in prison, under the the memorial service to honor these a famous basketball star at the Univer- same system, who have been locked up men and to honor everyone in law en- sity of Maryland died from a drug over- for years—decades—at a time, much forcement who gets up each morning, dose. We were shocked by this. They longer than any reasonable person puts on a badge, and risks their lives came in and said it is possible that he would think would be a just sentence. for us—for me, for my family, for my was a victim of crack cocaine. We had In fact, I have yet to meet a single per- neighbors, for my community, for my never heard the term before. What is son—Democrat, Republican, old, town, for my State, and for my Nation. crack cocaine? A new form of cocaine young, male, female—who believes that America was rocked by the senseless crystals that are cheap, highly addict- the sentence Mr. Angelos received was murder that took place in Dallas, TX. ive, and destructive. Len Bias was his just. His story, his example is a good But it isn’t the only thing that has name. We were asked to put into law a reason why we need to pass this bill. stunned the conscience of America. At Finally, this bill improves the qual- sentencing provision that would be a the same time, we have seen some ity of our Federal prisons. If it became warning to everyone across America: shocking and disturbing videos. In law, it would increase access to voca- Don’t use crack cocaine. Baton Rouge, LA—the home State of tional training, therapeutic counseling, We did. We imposed a new sentencing the Presiding Officer—Alton Sterling, a reentry services, and other programs, guideline for crack cocaine 100 times 37-year-old father, was shot and killed so that we would have fewer first-time the penalty over powder cocaine—100 outside a convenience store. In Falcon offenders turning into career criminals. times. What it meant, sadly, over a All of these are commonsense and, I Heights, MN, Philando Castile, age 32, span of 25 years is that hundreds, if not believe, long-overdue reforms. But was fatally shot in his car during a po- thousands, of individuals were con- make no mistake. We are at the begin- lice traffic stop for a broken taillight. victed of possessing and selling crack ning, not the end, of this generation’s His fiancee and her 4-year-old daughter cocaine and sentenced for extraor- story of criminal justice reform. As all were in the car. dinarily long sentences. of us know, the road to reform is long Those three events came together— I ran into one of them in the city of and full of setbacks and obstacles. To- the killings of the police in Dallas, and Chicago. Let me tell a story. It is brief, day’s movement for criminal justice these video shootings—and shocked the but it tells a story. reform is no exception. But so long as conscience of America in a way that I Alton Mills, age 24 in 1994, was a run- the people here today are involved in haven’t seen before. It really called ner, a seller when it came to street this effort, I am confident we can to- into question some basics about our drugs. He was caught on his third of- gether succeed where our prisons today country and where we are going and fense of selling street drugs. His third often fail—in preparing offenders to re- what we need to do. offense. He had never served a day in integrate into their communities as President Obama said we must try to jail, not one. His two previous offenses productive and law-abiding citizens, as find common ground when he spoke at ended up in probation, and he didn’t spouses, parents, neighbors, and em- this memorial service. He is right. I end up with any correctional time. But ployees, instead of career criminals. thought about that over the weekend, this third one was the third strike. It We can fix this problem. This bill and I called my colleague and friend turned out that Alton Mills at age 24, would begin to address this problem. from New Jersey and talked to him for his third sale of crack cocaine, was But we need to bring this up. We need about it. I said to him: When it comes sentenced to life in prison—life in pris- to have the opportunity to debate this, to really showing America, and par- on. to discuss this, to vote on it, and to ticularly those who feel aggrieved by He languished there. Thank good- pass it. the current State of justice, our bill on ness, his mom and dad never gave up I yield the floor. criminal justice reform speaks to a on him. He found a public defender, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as- fundamental issue as to whether or not whose name, ironically, was MiAngel sistant Democratic leader. minority populations—people of Cody. She went to work and fought for

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That is one example—22 who has not just been a senior Senator, came an industry and an end to itself. years. not just been steadfast in working on It became a massive exploding bu- What we are trying to do is come up this issue, but he has been a friend, reaucracy, draining our economic pros- with a sentencing system that is sen- calling me up, not just this past week perity. sible, that punishes those who are but weeks before, when lots of Ameri- In fact, one study has shown we guilty for sure, but does it in a smart cans were indulging in hopelessness would have 20 percent less poverty in and thoughtful way—reforming and about the divisiveness in our country, America if our incarceration rates were saying to populations across America, about the injustices in our country, similar to our industrial peers. This yes, we can be a more just society. about the ravages of a broken criminal has been a divisive drain on our cohe- This criminal justice reform idea is justice system. sive society, a misappropriation of tax- one that is not only bipartisan, but it As I have been thinking about hope- payer funds. passed out of the Senate Judiciary lessness, I keep coming back to this While our infrastructure has been Committee in October of last year—Oc- understanding, taught to me by teach- crumbling, we have led the planet tober—by a vote of 15 to 5. It was a bi- ers on the streets of Newark, NJ, that Earth in building out a prison infra- partisan rollcall vote that came out of hope does not exist in an abstract; that structure. In fact, between the time I committee. Why haven’t we taken up hope is the active conviction that no was in law school in the mid-1990s to this bill? Why don’t we take this up as matter how bad things get, despair will the time I became mayor of Newark, soon as we return in September? Why not have the last word; that hope is a we were building a new prison in this don’t we say to people across America choice that must be made amidst hope- country every 10 days. that we are going to do something posi- lessness; that amidst despair, amidst Congress has increased Federal tive in terms of restoring justice in frustration, you have to choose hope; spending on prisons alone by 45 percent this country to everyone across the and that choosing hope means you since about the year 2000. Congress has board in this bipartisan bill? commit yourself to a process that cut spending on the things that keep us That is why we come to the floor doesn’t divide this country but that safe, such as law enforcement at the today, and that is what we are asking unifies it with the conviction that we State level, by 76 percent—putting for. It will save money for taxpayers in can be a nation that makes real the someone like Weldon Angelos in prison addition to bringing justice to the sys- words we pledge when we say we are a for 55 years, hundreds of thousands of tem. I believe the money we save can nation, one nation, under God, indivis- dollars in a long, disproportionate sen- be brought back to our law enforce- ible, with liberty and justice for all. tence for a nonviolent crime that could ment agencies for training and equip- This week we need those words. We have gone to public safety, like hiring ment. So let’s show our faith in their need that hope. MIKE LEE and DICK police officers for our community. efforts to keep America safe, and let’s DURBIN, two politicians on opposite What is painful to me in this time is show our commitment to justice in sides of the spectrum, said: Hey, this is that our criminal justice system—the this reform. a time that we should be pushing hope, data that I gave would be painful I am fortunate because I was joined indivisibility, and we have a bill that enough, but our criminal justice sys- in this struggle by a brand-new Sen- addresses issues at the core of so much tem clearly disproportionately affects ator from New Jersey then named CORY of the frustration going on. It doesn’t poor people, leading authors like Bryan BOOKER. He has been an extraordinary solve all the issues, it doesn’t wave a Stevenson to say that we have a crimi- voice in this effort. wand, but it will advance us toward lib- nal justice system that seems to treat Senator LEE and I were doing pretty erty and justice for all because, un- you better if you are rich and guilty well until CORY BOOKER came along, equivocally, we have gone off the rails. than poor and innocent. and he has added more firepower and Since 1980, the land of the free broke Blacks and Whites have no difference more horsepower to this effort than with the rest of the world and became in America in using or selling drugs, any other Senator could, certainly any the incarceration nation. Our prison but African Americans are about 3.6 new Senator. I commend him for help- population has exploded since 1980. The times more likely to get arrested for ing us in this effort and being com- Federal prison population is up 800 per- selling drugs. Instead of a criminal jus- mitted to it in his heart. cent. Our overall prison population is tice system that unites us under prin- At this time I would like to yield the up 500 percent. We have only about 5 ciples of justice and fairness, we see it floor to my junior colleague from the percent of the globe’s population, but disproportionately persecuting groups State of New Jersey, Senator BOOKER. one out of every four incarcerated peo- because they are poor or because they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ple on the planet Earth are right here are of color. ator from New Jersey. in America. If you look at Latinos, they account Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I want In response to a criminal justice sys- for the largest group of offenders con- to thank MIKE LEE for coming to the tem that has lost its proportionality in victed of offenses that have a manda- floor and speaking with such heart and its punishment and that seems to have tory minimum at 38 percent. Native conviction. Also, I want to thank Sen- become more about retribution than Americans are grossly overrepresented ator DURBIN for his stand on the floor restorative justice, a criminal justice in the criminal justice system with an today. system that is rife with the stories incarceration rate 38 percent higher Please understand, Senator LEE, Sen- that MIKE LEE talked about when he than the national average. ator GRASSLEY, Senator DURBIN, Sen- talked about Weldon Angelos and a Eighty percent of Americans in our ator LEAHY, and so many Senators on judge who himself cried out about the criminal justice system are rep- both sides of the aisle have been speak- injustice of sentencing someone to 55 resented by public defenders, meaning ing on this issue for years. In fact, years for a nonviolent drug crime or that they are deemed by the court to since before I became a U.S. Senator, Alton Mills, whom Senator DURBIN be indigent, to be too poor to afford an this moment has come. As Senator spoke about, who was sentenced to life attorney. DURBIN began talking about the issues in prison for a nonviolent drug crime, Our justice system does not reflect of the day, where there is so much frus- we in America went off the rails. our values. This drug war is not being tration, so much concern, so much con- I am hopeful today because on the carried out in a way that is fair or just, sternation, so much divisiveness on right and the left, not just Members of and it is not just hurting the poor, the this issue of criminal justice in Amer- this body but from the Koch brothers mentally ill, the drug addicted, the mi- ica, it made me think personally about to Newt Gingrich, to Grover Norquist, norities. It hurts all Americans be- this idea of hope because this week I to the ACLU, people on both sides of cause it drains our resources; it drains have talked to a lot of people who seem the political spectrum said we can do our treasure. When I say ‘‘treasure,’’ I

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We can do bet- years, but doesn’t guarantee that pa- putting this bill to a vote is that ter than we are doing now. It is a hard role will be granted. It even adds two States are already moving more quick- walk that we have ahead, but this body new mandatory minimum sentences to ly than we are. Red States, Georgia can start leading on issues of justice. the Federal criminal code for serious and Mississippi and Texas, have been There have been other difficult times crimes. doing things for years that we have in our country when this body an- The confidence of people in the been proposing in this bill, and have swered the call. There have been times criminal justice system is not as yet to enact, that have shrunk their where people were fearful, people strong as we would like. There are var- prison populations. Guess what has doubted, and there have been times ious reasons for this lack of trust, and happened in States such as Texas and where people felt their heart was some of them are valid. Georgia and Mississippi, which have heavy. I am proud that, in our history, The Judiciary Committee reported a lowered their prison populations. Guess it was in those times that leaders compromise bill that is designed to ad- what happened. Their crime went emerged and chose hope. dress some of those concerns. The spon- down, as well, because when you have a My prayer is that in the waning days sors’ willingness to compromise was system that is not about retribution of this Congress, with all the impor- further demonstrated by a managers’ but about restorative justice, that has tant things we have on our agenda, we amendment that narrowed the bill’s proportionality in sentences, you not remember that there are people right sentencing reductions. only save money for your State, but now who are stuck in despair. There Those changes responded to concerns you also empower people to succeed are people who don’t believe in our in- of some of my Republican colleagues and lower crime. divisibility, as we say in our Pledge of and brought on board a number of new When States start to put drug addicts Allegiance. There are people who are Republican cosponsors. in treatment as opposed to jail, it em- frustrated. It is my hope, when it I have been willing for a long time to powers people to succeed, saves money, comes to issues of criminal justice, a enter into an agreement where mem- and lowers the prison population. It is system that is so obviously broken, bers can offer amendments of various common sense. Red states have acted. that we choose reform; that we choose kinds and we can vote. For instance, We have seen the success. But in the healing; that we demonstrate unity; the House has determined that a provi- Federal prison population, there is an that on this issue we bring forward a sion of substantive criminal law ad- 800 percent increase. It takes away bipartisan bill that begins to cast away dressing intent should be part of any money that should be spent on home- some of the darkness that hangs over bill. I have been open to any com- land security, money that should be our country with the light and wisdom promise on that issue that could gain spent on investing in public safety, that is in this bill that reflects both 60 votes. And I would agree to have a money that should be spent for our sides of the political aisle and, I be- vote on the subject if a compromise public universities, money that should lieve, that reflects the best of who we cannot be reached. The differences can be saved for the taxpayers but is now are as a body. be aired and resolved. going, still fueling one of the biggest I yield the floor. I am certain that this bill would re- growing bureaucracies we have seen in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ceive many more than 60 votes and the last 40 years. ator from Iowa. that most of the Republican conference This calls for unity in our country. I Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise would vote for it if given the chance. tell you, we have unity. When I can because I continue to believe that the No one thinks the sentencing bill is stand in partnership with MIKE LEE Senate should take up the Sentencing perfect, as it represents a compromise and CHUCK GRASSLEY, when you have Reform and Corrections Act. There is among people with strong differences people like PATRICK LEAHY and DICK still time this year for both the Senate of opinion. But the people of this coun- DURBIN—these folks are not normally and the other body to pass legislation try want action to address deficiencies mentioned together as partners on leg- reforming sentencing. In light of recent in the criminal justice system. islation, but I am proud that some of and justified public concern over treat- This bill would make important but the most esteemed Members, the chair- ment of suspects by some police and limited changes in the way the Federal man of the Judiciary Committee and treatment of police by people who Government sentences those who com- the ranking member of the Judiciary would do them harm, the need for the mit crimes. Committee, both agree that we can put bill is even greater. We should take the bill up, debate it, more justice in our justice system. We The Sentencing Reform and Correc- and show the American people that we can do something to reverse this trend, tions Act contains three parts, each of are willing to take on one of the most and we can begin to put rationality which was formed as the basis of a bi- important domestic challenges facing back so that the values of this country partisan compromise among Judiciary the country. are made more real. Committee members, as well as mem- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I am proud to have negotiated and bers off the Committee. GARDNER). The Senator from Ohio. worked with Chairman GRASSLEY, who The first is a reduction in the manda- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I rise is sitting across the aisle from me tory minimum sentences for non- to talk about the Comprehensive Ad- right now. I am honored. In the 3 years violent drug offenders. The bill takes diction and Recovery Act. We had a I have been in the Senate, one of the great pains to limit sentencing reduc- good vote earlier today on proceeding more proud things that I have accom- tions to people with minimal criminal to that legislation, and it is my expec- plished is to find common ground with histories and no history of serious vio- tation and hope that we will vote on my Republican colleagues on the other lence. Second, the bill enhances prison this legislation either today or tomor- side in a bill that I know—from the programming that has been proven to row morning. neighborhood and block that I live on reduce the likelihood of reoffending, Let me say first say, this legislation to across the country—would make a and reduces the sentences of inmates called CARA, the Comprehensive Ad- difference. who successfully completed those pro- diction and Recovery Act, also includes Now we have encountered some scle- grams. Reducing the likelihood of fu- some criminal justice reform. It is one rosis, some blockage. A dam exists be- ture crimes reduces the crime rate. step closer to this broader bill that tween where we stand now and greater And third, the bill makes various re- Senator GRASSLEY and Senator BOOKER justice for our Nation. This has been a forms to the federal criminal justice just talked about. I am a cosponsor of tough week. It has been a week of frus- system. For instance, it allows people their bill because I do think we need tration and grief and sadness. This is a convicted of certain crimes as juveniles sentencing reform, but CARA actually

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We have drug court move this legislation forward, and I am are a lot of specific programs here, but funding and specific new programs for hopeful we will have a strong vote to- I think the answer to the question as our veterans. The notion is, this is part morrow morning so we can send this to to what it does is pretty simple. For of criminal justice reform, to actually the President and get it to our commu- the first time ever in this United take people who are suffering from nities and begin to get those who need States Congress, it begins to treat ad- drug addiction in the criminal justice it some help. diction like the disease it is, and this system and move them into treatment, The legislation is considered by some means, by necessity, if it is a disease, which makes so much more sense for to be inadequate because it doesn’t we need to get people into treatment. them, their families, taxpayers, their have enough funding in it. Well, it is It begins to change the way we ap- communities. That is part of this un- not a funding bill. It is not an appro- proach addiction by saying: Let’s re- derlying legislation that we will vote priations bill. It is a bill that estab- move the stigma so people will come on later today in the Comprehensive lishes new programs to fund new and forward and families are willing to talk Addiction and Recovery Act. better ways to deal with addiction. It about it. I also support broader legislation. I authorizes significant new spending. Last night on that call, when 68 per- am hoping the broader legislation will Since the Senate passed the bill with a cent of the respondents to the poll said have more to do with the prisoner re- 94-to-1 vote, only two things have hap- they were directly affected by this entry programs as well—the so-called pened with regard to funding. One is issue, I bet many of those people had second chance. I am the author of the that we more than doubled the author- not thought about talking about that Second Chance Act from my House ization so there is more funding au- issue publicly. I think this legislation days, and I hope that legislation can be thorized—$181 million per year. Second, helps to establish the fact that this is reauthorized as part of this larger we also had the Appropriations Com- a disease. criminal justice reform issue. mittee go through its process and both This legislation will also help deal Today I will focus on the Comprehen- the Senate and House Appropriations with an underlying problem, which is sive Addiction and Recovery Act be- Committee voted to actively increase how we will deal with prescription cause this legislation is badly needed. funding in this area, and that is a good drugs in our communities. Too often in It is an emergency in our communities thing. our society there has been an overpre- right now. This is the heroin and pre- I think it is an emergency, I think it scribing of painkillers that are addict- scription drug issue that unfortunately is urgent, and I think we should spend ive. many more people are learning about more money here because it will save I heard another story today, and I because it is affecting many more of money over the long haul and because hear them every day when I am back us. there are so many people who are not home. This was somebody whose family I had a tele-townhall meeting last achieving their God-given purpose be- member had gone to the hospital for a night, which I do monthly. We had cause this addiction has taken them off knee operation, and when he was done 25,000 Ohioans on the call. We typically track. We have to help them and help with the procedure, the doctor gave have a few polls where we ask about them now. We have to help keep people him 80 Percocets. He didn’t take any of the top issues. Last night, we asked from getting into that funnel of addic- them because he didn’t need them, but how many people on the call were di- tion by focusing more on prevention his point was: Why 80 pills? Four out of rectly affected by the heroin and pre- and education, but all that has hap- five of the heroin addicts in Ohio and scription drug issue. We asked people pened since the 94-to-1 vote in the Sen- around this country started with pre- to indicate that by hitting ‘‘1’’ for a ate is that there has been a 93-percent scription drugs, and often it was very yes and ‘‘2’’ for a no. Sixty-eight per- increase over last year’s funding which inadvertent. It was something where cent of the people on this call said: will go into effect next year, and by the someone had a wisdom tooth taken out Yes, they were directly affected. We way that is a 539-percent increase over and was given a number of these pre- had a lot of calls from people who were the funding just 2 years ago. scription pain pills but didn’t under- affected. We had a call from a woman The House appropriations bill has a stand the risks. When that person whose stepson was addicted and he was bigger increase in the funding. I will started taking them, there was a phys- trying to get treatment but couldn’t fight for that funding, and I will fight iological change in that person’s brain. find a place, and they wanted me to to ensure that that funding actually That person became addicted and that help them find a proper place to get applies to the programs that are in the person went to heroin and that person treatment and recovery services. Oth- Comprehensive Addiction and Recov- then died of an overdose. That has hap- ers called in about the legislation and ery Act because it is the kind of legis- pened to two families in my home asked why we haven’t passed it yet. My lation that will actually make a dif- State. Those parents have now come answer to them was, it is coming and ference helping to ensure that we can forward not to just tell that story and help is on the way. begin to turn the tide on this issue. share their grief but to channel that I am frustrated, just as they are, that The legislation before us is one that grief into something positive, which is we haven’t moved more quickly on 94 Senators have already voted for, to let other parents know. That is in this, but, again, we finally had a vote and, again, it passed the House with this legislation. We have a national today to move this legislation forward. big numbers so I am hopeful there will awareness program to let people know I hope the final passage vote will occur not be any roadblocks in the way of about the fact that the prescription later today or tomorrow morning, and getting it done. drug link to heroin, opioids, and addic- we will be able to get this to the Presi- Today I was asked by some people: tion is real, and we must be very care- dent’s desk for his signature. What does the bill really do? I started ful. It initially passed the Senate with a to go through all of the specific grant For the first time ever in Federal 94-to-1 vote back on March 10. It then programs for our veterans, mothers law, it also promotes recovery. Treat- went over to the House of Representa- who are pregnant, kids who are born ment is one thing, but as one of my tives, where the House worked through dependent on drugs, and those folks friends back home who is in recovery their own process. They had 18 separate who find themselves unable to get told me, getting clean is easier, but bills rather than 1 comprehensive bill, treatment. There are specific provi- staying clean is hard. In other words, and then in the period between then sions for our law enforcement per- so often what we found as we did our and now, we have had this conference sonnel, which is why the Fraternal research around the country is that between the House and Senate to work Order of Police has been a strong sup- people go through a treatment pro- out the differences. That conference re- porter. I appreciate them for standing gram, but the recovery services aren’t

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God bless you for doing it. it is an incredibly important part of ple in Ohio who have been saved from I think this is, sadly, an instructive this legislation. overdoses by Narcan. But many of case because, much like Prince, she has Earlier this week, I spoke to Faces & them have not gotten into treatment, fame, she has fortune, 10 No. 1 hit Voices of Recovery. They have been have not gone into recovery, and they songs, and all of the talent you could terrific in promoting this legislation, continue to be broken apart from their ever ask for. Most people would say and just as important, letting people families. The drugs are everything— those aren’t the kinds of people who who are in recovery know that you not their kids, not their parents. They get addicted. Addiction knows no ZIP have friends, that this can be ad- continue to be unable or unwilling to Code. Addiction spares no one. It af- dressed, and that you can come out on work. They continue to commit fects people of every single back- the other side as a person who is crimes. In most communities in my ground. achieving their purpose in life and God- home State of Ohio, law enforcement If you talk to people in Ohio, they given abilities. You can get through will tell us that the No. 1 cause of get it. Ohioans understand the scope of this. crime is this issue. They continue to be this epidemic now, and they are taking I was honored to speak at their rally unable to pursue their God-given abili- action. They expect us to help and to here in Washington, DC. This was ties. Those are the casualties of this. take action too. That is what this leg- about a year ago, and they brought in No one suffers alone. In Ohio, we are islation is about. They couldn’t believe people from all over the country. They told that 200,000 people are now strug- how slow we have moved on this. They had some great entertainers and people gling with addiction. That is the size of couldn’t believe these ideas that we who were willing to stand up for the a major city in Ohio. Many of those ad- might try to delay this further for rea- first time and say: I am in recovery. If dicted are parents. We are told that 30 sons that had nothing to do with the you are in recovery, too, we want to percent—think about this—30 percent substance. embrace and help you. of all kids in Ohio who are in the cus- The Talawanda School District out- side of my hometown of Cincinnati, One of the advocates whom I met tody of the State are there because OH, announced last week that they are with the other night is a woman named their parents are opioid users. Among now adding to their health and Sarah Nerad. Sarah is someone I have infants, that number is 70 percent. Sev- wellness curriculum key information gotten to know over the years. A cou- enty percent of the infants who are in about opiates. I talked to a couple of ple of years ago, we had a roundtable the custody of the State of Ohio are superintendents today who are doing discussion as this legislation was being there because their parents are opioid the same thing in their schools. I be- drafted, and Sarah told me her story. users. I call that an epidemic. lieve this is critical to preventing She was a recovering addict who went It is driving up crime, as I said. In overdoses from beginning in the first to Ohio State University. She found Marion, OH, Police Chief Bill Collins place, by using better prevention and there were no support services at the put it this way: ‘‘All of the property identification, keeping people from university. She started a student re- crimes we have—the shoplifting, the getting into that funnel of addiction, covery support community. That com- theft, the robberies—all go back to one and that is what is happening. CARA munity at Ohio State University not thing, and that’s heroin.’’ That is a supports this. only has a lot of people now joining quote from him. He says that this epi- In Trumbull County, OH, more than and participating in it—recovering ad- demic makes him and other law en- 200 Ohioans participated in a Walk dicts, family members, and friends— forcement officials feel like they are Against Heroin over the Fourth of July but she is also now spreading this at ‘‘in the ocean without a life jacket.’’ weekend. Again, people are starting to colleges and universities around the That is what we are trying to do with take action. country. CARA, is to provide that life jacket. I know it can be very discouraging. There are grants in this legislation It is not just the silver bullet. It The scope of this problem is over- to promote these support communities won’t solve all the problems. Wash- whelming, but there is hope. Treat- because they work, and I hold up Sarah ington is not going to solve this prob- ment can work. Recovery does work. If as an example of someone who was lem—it is going to be solved in our we can get this legislation to the Presi- brave and courageous enough to talk communities and in our hearts—but dent, I am confident he will sign it into about her addiction and therefore was this will help. It will help make the law, and in many more of our commu- able to get other people attracted to Federal Government a much better nities we will have better treatment her and her support group. As a result, partner with State and local govern- and better recovery and more hope for she was able to go on and help so many ment, with the wonderful nonprofits the people we represent. other people and change so many other that are doing the good work, and with I thank Senator SHELDON WHITE- lives, and really, in her case, to be able the families and the communities. HOUSE for his work with me on this to say that she is a major part of this Last week, in just one 36-hour period issue. He has been the coauthor of this. legislation, because we included this in Akron, OH, 20 people overdosed on We started more than 3 years ago, partly because of her testimony and opioids, 3 of them fatally. That is not going to conferences here in Wash- her stories. even 2 days in one city. When the first ington, DC. We had five conferences. Until we end this stigma, we are not responders arrived at one of the We brought in experts from all over the going to make the progress that we overdoses, by the way, there were two country—people whom I have talked must. The Drug Enforcement Agency small children present. about earlier included—from Ohio but tells us that this is not getting better, In Central Ohio, in Columbus, nine every State. We talked about how to this is getting worse. They tell us that people overdosed, two of them fatally, actually make a difference in commu- from 2010 until the most recent data we on Sunday. That is in one city in 1 day. nities around the country. We didn’t have, which is 2014, there has been a Two of those occurred at McDonald’s, care where the idea came from—Repub- tripling of heroin overdoses. by the way, with families around. It lican, Democrat, Independent. That In my own State of Ohio, we have was in broad daylight. didn’t matter. What mattered was seen a dramatic increase. Since March A few months ago, we lost seven-time whether the idea made sense. Senator 10, when 94 Senators voted for CARA, Grammy Award winner Prince to a WHITEHOUSE and his staff have done a we have lost more than 14,000 Ameri- fentanyl overdose. We all know about terrific job in keeping this bill moving cans. Think about that. Since March Prince. You might not know that this and making sure we didn’t get off 10, more than 14,000 Americans have week, 10-time Grammy Award-winning track. succumbed. In other words, they have singer Chaka Khan checked into a re- I also thank other colleagues who overdosed and died from heroin and habilitation center for fentanyl addic- have been helpful, especially Senator

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And the cop have been so helpful on this legislation Make sure we get this done. Don’t let came up to my car, hand on his gun, and who have put their heart and soul anything get in the way. and said: Boy, don’t you know your into this effort, including Megan Har- That is what we have done. That is headlights are not working properly? I rington, Pam Thiessen, Mark what we will do tonight or tomorrow felt embarrassed, ashamed, and Isakowitz, Teri Geiger, Brian Riedl, morning when we vote on this bill. scared—very scared. Allen Ernst, and Sarah Schmidt on my That is why it is so important that we staff. I am proud of their work get it passed, because it is those recov- But instead of sharing experience throughout this process. ering addicts at the Zeph Center and after experience, I want to go to a time I thank all the advocates we have others around the State of Ohio who in my life as an elected official to worked with all across Ohio and all have patiently waited for this legisla- share just a couple of stories as an across the country. They have been tion. It is now our duty to deliver that elected official. But please remember here in Washington. They helped us to legislation and help turn the tide in that in the course of 1 year, I have been get the great vote in the House last this epidemic. stopped seven times by law enforce- week, and they are working today on Thank you, Mr. President. ment officers—not four, not five, not the vote tonight or tomorrow. I want I yield the floor. six, but seven times in 1 year as an to point out in particular that Jessica The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- elected official. Was I speeding some- Nickel has helped to keep us all mov- ator from South Carolina. times? Sure. But the vast majority of ing in the same direction. The outside OUR AMERICAN FAMILY the time I was pulled over for nothing advocates have been terrific. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I rise more than driving a new car in the Last, I thank those who have shared today to give my second speech this wrong neighborhood or some other rea- their stories, and most importantly, I week discussing the issues we are fac- son just as trivial. thank them for their willingness to ing as a nation following last week’s One of the times I remember I was allow us to hear from them. These are tragedies in Dallas, Minnesota, and leaving the mall. I took a left out of people who are in recovery. These are Baton Rouge. This speech is perhaps the mall, and as soon as I took a left, people who are in the trenches, dealing the most difficult because it is the a police officer pulled in right behind every day with this issue, who are pro- most personal. me. That was my first time. I got to viding the love and the attention and On Monday, I talked about how the another traffic light, and I took an- the support to help people get their vast majority of our law enforcement other left into a neighborhood. The po- treatment and into recovery. These are officers have only two things in mind: lice followed behind me. I took a third our first responders who are out there protect and serve. But, as I noted then, left onto the street that at the time led on the frontlines dealing with this we do have serious issues that must be to my apartment complex and then fi- issue every single day. These are our resolved. nally I took a fourth left coming into doctors and nurses who find our wait- In many cities and towns across the my apartment complex, and then the ing rooms and our emergency rooms Nation, there is a deep divide between blue lights went on. The officer ap- are filled with people who have addic- the Black community and law enforce- proached the car and said that I did not tion problems and overdoses. These are ment. There is a trust gap, a tension use my turn signal on the fourth turn. the people who work in the neonatal that has been growing for decades. And Keep in mind, as my colleagues might units with these babies who are born as a family, one American family, we imagine, I was paying very close atten- dependent, a 750-percent increase in my cannot ignore these issues because tion to the law enforcement officer who home State just in the last 12 years, while so many officers do good—and as followed me on four turns. Do you real- and they take these babies through a I said on Monday, we should be very ly think that somehow I forgot to use recovery and treatment program so thankful and supportive of all of those my turn signal on the fourth turn? that they can be healthy and get back officers who do good—some simply do Well, according to him, I did. on track. I thank all of them. not. I have experienced it myself. I want to finish with a story. About So today I want to speak about some Another time, I was following a a year ago I visited a treatment center of those issues—not with anger, al- friend of mine. We had just left work- in Ohio. I have been to more than a though I have been angry. I tell my ing out and we were heading out to dozen treatment centers in my home story not out of frustration, although grab a bite to eat at about 4 o’clock in State to talk about this issue and to at times I have been frustrated. I stand the afternoon. He pulls out, and I pull get ideas. It was the Zeph Center, here before you today because I am out right behind him. We are driving which is a center in Toledo, OH. I had seeking for all of us, the entire Amer- down the road, and the blue lights asked if we could have a discussion, a ican family, to work together so we all come on. The officer pulls me into the roundtable discussion, and sure experience the lyrics of a song that we median, and he starts telling me that enough, we did. At this roundtable dis- can hear but not see: peace, love, and he thinks perhaps the car is stolen. cussion, some people came forward who understanding. Because I shuddered Well, I started asking myself—because are in recovery. There were about a when I heard Eric Garner say, ‘‘I can’t I was smart enough not to ask him but dozen people there. Again, I congratu- breathe.’’ I wept when I watched Wal- was asking myself—is the license plate late them for coming forward and for ter Scott turn and run away and get coming in as stolen? Does the license being willing to talk to me and to be shot in the back and killed. And I plate match the car? I was looking for public. There were people there from broke when I heard the 4-year-old some rational reason that may have the community who heard their stories daughter of Philando Castile’s prompted him to stop me on the side of for the first time, and they did share girlfriend tell her mother, ‘‘It’s OK, I’m the road. their stories, but also they came ready right here with you.’’ These are people. I also think about the experiences of to talk. They had reviewed the draft Lost forever. Fathers, brothers, sons. my brother, who became a command legislation. They had it in front of Some will say and maybe even sergeant major in the U.S. Army, the them. They had ideas. They had input. scream: But they have criminal highest rank for an enlisted soldier. He They had looked at every single sec- records. They were criminals. They had was driving from Texas to Charleston tion of the bill. They knew what pro- spent time in jail. and was pulled over by a law enforce- grams were funded. They talked about And while having a record should not ment officer who wanted to know if he what they thought worked and what sentence you to death, I say, OK, then, had stolen the car he was driving be- didn’t work in their lives. It was an ex- I will share with you some of my own cause it was a Volvo.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:51 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13JY6.058 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5056 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 13, 2016 I do not know many African-Amer- member of our law enforcement com- do not feel the pain, the anguish of an- ican men who do not have a very simi- munity—ever. I don’t want anybody to other, does not mean it does not exist. lar story to tell, no matter the profes- misinterpret the words I am saying. To ignore their struggles—our strug- sion, no matter their income, no mat- Even in the times of great darkness, gles—does not make them disappear; it ter their position in life. there is light. As I shared Monday, simply leaves you blind and the Amer- I also recall the story of one of my there are hundreds—thousands of sto- ican family very vulnerable. Some former staffers—a great guy, about 30 ries of officers who go beyond the call search so hard to explain away justice years old—who drove a Chrysler 300, of duty. Ms. Taylor—whom I spoke that they are slowly wiping away who which is a nice car, without question, about on Monday night—at the Dallas we are as a nation. We must come to- but not a Ferrari, not a super nice car. incident was covered completely by at gether to fulfill what we all know is He was pulled over so many times here least three officers who were willing to possible here in America—peace, love in DC for absolutely no reason other lose their lives to save hers. We have a and understanding. Fairness. than that he was driving a nice car. He real opportunity to be grateful and Thank you, Mr. President. sold that car and bought a more ob- thankful for our men and women in The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LEE). scure form of transportation. He was uniform. The Senator from California. tired of being targeted. Imagine the I shared another story on Monday Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, before frustration, the irritation, the sense of night as well, and while the one I want Senator SCOTT leaves the floor, let me a loss of dignity that accompanies each to tell you today does not involve a say to my colleague how much I appre- of those stops. tragic loss of life, it does show support ciate his frank discussion today. We Even here on Capitol Hill, where I that meant a lot to me at the time it are so blessed to have you and CORY have had the great privilege of serving occurred. Prior to serving in the U.S. BOOKER here. We don’t have enough di- the people of South Carolina as a U.S. Senate, I was an elected official on the versity here—let me just be clear. As Congress Member and as a U.S. Senator county level, State level, and a Mem- much as all of us want to walk in each for the last 6 years—for those who ber of the U.S. Congress. I believe it is other’s shoes because we each have dif- don’t know, there are a few ways to my responsibility to hang out and be ferent experiences in our lives, it really identify a Member of Congress or Sen- with my constituents as often as pos- matters who is in the room, who is at ate. Well, typically, when you have sible and to hear their concerns. At the microphone, who is sharing the been here for a couple of years, the law some point during my time as a public truth. enforcement officers get to know your servant, I traveled to an event I was in- Senator SCOTT has shared a truth face and they identify you by face, but vited to along with two staffers and with us today, and I want to say Sen- if that doesn’t happen, then you have two law enforcement officers—all four ator BOOKER shared similar stories an ID badge, a license you can show were White, and me. When we arrived with us in our caucus, and it is life- them, or this really cool pin. I often- at the event, the organizer seemed to changing for us. I so appreciate every- times said the House pin was larger be- have a particular issue with me coming thing you said, and it makes us better cause our egos are bigger. So we have a to the event. They allowed my two to have you and CORY BOOKER here. smaller pin in the Senate. It is easy to staffers to go into the event and RACE RELATIONS identify a U.S. Senator by our pin. seemed fine with allowing the two offi- Having said that, Mr. President, I I recall walking into an office build- cers to go into the event, who both said think it is important to discuss a very ing just last year after being here for 5 they weren’t going in unless I was similar topic, which is the status of years in the capital, and the officer going in. So in order to avoid a tense race relations today, because I don’t looked at me, full of attitude, and said, situation, I opted to leave because think Senator SCOTT and Senator ‘‘The pin I know, and you I don’t. Show there is no winning that kind of debate BOOKER should have to be the ones to me your ID.’’ I will tell you, I was ever. But I was so proud and thankful have to carry this forward. thinking to myself, either he thinks I for those two law enforcement officers Mr. President, when I was a little am committing a crime, impersonating who were enraged by this treatment. It girl—I was 10—I came face-to-face with a Member of Congress, or—or what? was such a moment that I will never ugly, vile, stupid, and dangerous dis- Well, I will tell you that later that forget and a situation that I would love crimination. I cheered on Jackie Rob- evening I received a phone call from to forget. inson with all my girl power to coun- his supervisor apologizing for the be- This situation happens all across the teract what my dad said was hatred havior. That is at least the third phone country. This situation happens all aimed at Jackie because of the color of call I have received from a supervisor across the country whether or not we his skin. And how blessed was I when I or the Chief of Police since I have been want to recognize it. It may not hap- worked hard with a Republican col- in the Senate. pen a thousand times a day, but it hap- league to make sure Jackie Robinson So while I thank God I have not en- pens too many times a day, and to see got the Congressional Medal of Honor. dured bodily harm, I have felt the pres- it as I have had the chance to see it When I was with my mother in Flor- sure applied by the scales of justice helps me understand why this issue has ida—the same age, 10 years old, 1950—I when they are slanted. I have felt the wounds that have not healed in a gen- saw African Americans forced to sit in anger, the frustration, the sadness, and eration. It helps me to appreciate and the back of the bus. I got up to offer the humiliation that comes with feel- to understand and helps me commu- my seat to an elderly woman. She must ing like you are being targeted for nicate why it is time for this American have been 55 at the time—I was 10—she nothing more than being just yourself. family to have a serious conversation looked old to me. I stood up and she re- As the former staffer I mentioned about where we are, where we are fused me. She said no, no. I was hurt. earlier told me yesterday, there is ab- going, and how to get there. We must I said to my mother: What is hap- solutely nothing more frustrating, find a way to fill these cracks in the pening here? Why won’t the woman more damaging to your soul than when very foundation of our country. take my seat? you know you are following the rules Tomorrow I will return with my final And my mother said: Segregation. and you are being treated like you are speech in this three-part series on solu- Well, growing up in Brooklyn, this not. tions and how to get to where we need made no sense to me. My mother could But make no mistake—no matter to go by talking about the policies that have let it go; instead, she told me to this turmoil, these issues should not get us there and the people solutions follow her to the back of the bus—not lead anyone to any conclusion other because I, like you, Mr. President, that anyone noticed, but we knew ex- than to abide by the laws. I think the don’t believe that all answers are in actly what we were doing. And I felt Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., said government. I don’t believe all the so- like a part of her team—part of a team it so well. Returning violence with vio- lutions we need start in government, against this craziness where people had lence only leads to more violence and but we need people doing things that to go to the back of the bus simply be- to even darker nights, nights, to para- only individuals can do. cause of the color of their skin. phrase, without stars. There is never Today, however, I simply ask you The civil rights movement has made ever an acceptable reason to harm a this: Recognize that just because you enormous progress in our laws, but the

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Why are we pulled one should ever have to fear that they munities by the police toward the com- over seven times in a year? Why have will not see their loved ones at night. munity? How many shootings by the we been scared? Something is wrong. Yet that is a truth in America—a truth community toward the police are We can’t turn our back on it. We can’t that has been witnessed by a couple of there? Believe it or not, we don’t really leave it up to just those two colleagues our Senators. No one should have to collect those numbers. We would pro- to lead us. We need to help them, work fear that they won’t see their loved vide funding for States for the use-of- together, and have this conversation ones at night because of this type of force training for law enforcement that Alicia Garza says we should have. hatred. agencies and personnel, including de- Number four, we must formally rec- Now is not the time to paint whole escalation and violence training and ognize and encourage police depart- groups of people with a broad brush be- funding for tip lines and hotlines and ments that epitomize what it means to cause when you do that, that is the public awareness announcements to be a keeper of the peace—a keeper of exact definition of prejudice. You can’t gain information regarding the use of the peace. That is what they want to broad-brush a whole community be- force against the police. So it is a very be—those officers who attend commu- cause of the color of their skin or their balanced piece of legislation that looks nity meetings after work, who spend religion or whom they love, and you at the problems on both sides. their Saturdays playing basketball can’t broad-brush all the police in the Secondly, we need to better support with the neighborhood kids, who at- police department. law enforcement agencies who work to tend church services so they can con- What we need is a de-escalation of advance the practice of community po- nect with the congregants, who take suspicion and an escalation of trust—a licing. Now, we can do that by increas- lower income children shopping for de-escalation of suspicion and an esca- ing funding federally for the Justice toys and gifts at Christmas, who stop lation of trust. It is long past time that Department’s Community Policing De- to check in on residents just because we stood together united. It is long velopment Program, which provides they care. That is happening all over past time that we look inside our own law enforcement agencies with funding the country. That is why we can’t hearts, look inside our own souls, and to implement innovative community paint people with a broad brush. It is banish the hatred. We must instead policing practices. But guess what; the wrong. In my State, in the community of embrace each other and God’s creation, funding for this critical program, Vallejo, in the San Francisco Bay because we—each of us—are God’s cre- which may well be one of our most im- Area, you should see what some of ation. Dr. Martin Luther King wrote: portant programs, is $8 million a year. these officers do. They had a growing ‘‘Men often hate each other because That is it for the whole country. It is divide between the community and the they fear each other; they fear each not enough. We need to do better. police. The police department knew other because they don’t know each Number three, we should provide something had to change. So they in- other; they don’t know each other be- dedicated funding for Justice Depart- vited the public to participate in those cause they cannot communicate; they ment programs to initiate formal gath- changes. They held open-door commu- cannot communicate because they are erings or summits to bring community nity meetings. They created a citizen members and police into one conversa- separated.’’ advisory board to ensure residents’ That is what Martin Luther King tion. Anyone who looked at Dallas un- voices were heard. They invited resi- said—a man who taught us love, a man derstands how hard they are trying, dents to experience their training sim- who taught us compassion, a man who how much they have done. When I saw ulator and give them a new perspective taught us nonviolence, a man who President Obama with Mrs. Obama and on that police experience. taught us to listen to each other, a President George W. Bush with Laura See it through our eyes, they said, man who taught us to walk in each Bush, I was so happy. and we will see it through your eyes, other’s shoes. So we need that con- They are starting that conversation, and let’s deescalate the tension and es- versation. We start it by breaking the building of that trust, the tearing calate the trust. They put a high im- down barriers that separate us, bridg- down of that suspicion. One of the portance on the hiring of officers who ing the gap between communities and founders of Black Lives Matter, Alicia had a connection to Vallejo and wanted law enforcement and establishing Garza, said: to serve the public. They even started trust. Healing will begin in the streets. ‘‘We have so many different experiences a late-night youth program at the local It should. that are rich and complex. We need to bring high school. They started change from Policing should be for the commu- all those experiences to the table in order to within that community. achieve the solutions we desire.’’ nity, by the community, and with the So I think we should have a commu- community. When I was a county su- To anyone listening to Senator nity policing innovation fund at the pervisor in the 1970s, there were police- SCOTT or anyone who has heard the sto- Justice Department which would re- versus-community issues. So I rec- ries or read some of the words of Sen- ward law enforcement agencies and lo- ommended, and my colleagues con- ator BOOKER, we have a lot to learn. A calities that are doing the right thing. curred, in a new system of community U.S. Senator was stopped—he said Lastly, I want to bring up that issue policing. What does it mean? It means seven times; this is what I heard Sen- where everyone goes into their corners. you get the police out of a central pre- ator SCOTT say—in one year because of I beg colleagues not to go into their cinct and you move them into the com- the color of his skin. What? It is just corners. We have to address gun vio- munity. Relationships develop. It too much for these people to bear. We lence. Now, we know we can’t prevent seems so right. It works so well that I need to help them change policies that every tragedy. But we can do some was shocked when I got out of local lead to this suspicion. smart things while protecting the Sec- government and I realized that not Yes, we have so many different expe- ond Amendment. enough communities were following riences that are rich and complex. We We don’t need military weapons on that same community policing method. need to bring those experiences to the the streets. They are weapons of war. Where it exists, there is cooperation table. My friend the Senator from Alas- The family of the gentleman who de- and true protection of the community. ka is here. We are only 20 women out of veloped these weapons said to his fam- It is an obvious step that should be im- 100 Senators. I think our colleagues un- ily: I didn’t develop them for people on plemented widely. Well, what can we derstand that we have brought some- the streets; I developed them for the do? We can’t force people to love. We thing to the body. We have brought our military and law enforcement. We can suggest it. We can’t force people to experiences to the body. It transcends can’t have the people who are pro- be tolerant. We can suggest it. But I partisanship. When we are in the room, tecting us outgunned. We don’t need

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The people who ‘colored men,’ ‘white women,’ ‘colored difficult, as we do try to make good on want to keep these weapons on the women,’ ‘white waiting,’ ‘colored waiting.’ that pledge for a more perfect union street are the ones who sell them. Let’s I would come home and ask my mother, my father, my grandparents, my great because we are clearly not there today. be clear. The vast majority of people grand-parents, ‘Why?’ I am on the floor to speak to another support this. We can expand back- They would say: ‘That’s the way it is. type of killer that we face in this coun- ground checks—90 percent of the people Don’t get in the way. Don’t get in trou- try, and that is the killer that comes support that, even a majority of NRA ble.’ ’’ with drugs, substance abuse, illegal members—so we can keep guns out of He goes on: drugs, opioids, heroin—this insidious the hands of criminals and the men- ‘‘In 1957, I met Rosa Parks at the age of 17. scourge that has afflicted us as a na- tally ill. In 1958, at the age of 18, I met Martin Lu- tion. We are fortunate in that we have We should prohibit the sale or posses- ther King, Jr., and these two individuals in- an opportunity—hopefully soon—to be sion of high-capacity magazines and spired me to get in the way, to get in trou- voting for the Comprehensive Addic- ble. end the ban preventing the Centers for So, I encourage you to find a way to get in tion and Recovery Act, CARA. Disease Control from researching gun the way. You must find a way to get in trou- I thank all of my colleagues who violence. Have you talked to doctors ble—good trouble, necessary trouble.’’ have been involved in this effort, very who work in big city hospitals? I have. That is JOHN LEWIS. We are blessed to aggressively pushing this bill. Senator They say: We are prepared to go to any have this hero, JOHN LEWIS, among us PORTMAN from Ohio, Senator AYOTTE war zone. Those are the kinds of in the Congress. We must listen to him from New Hampshire are among the wounds they see. They tremble at what because he is right. It is our job to get many who have stepped forward to they see. They mourn about what they in the way of prejudice and hate. We really shine a light on an area where see. may do it each in his or her own way. we know that we need to work to de- Somebody goes out to a nightclub. My way may not be your way, but our velop a comprehensive solution, a com- They hide in the bathroom. They call way is to fight against prejudice and munity-focused solution to so much of their mother. They never see their hate wherever we see it. Our job is to what we are dealing with. family again. move forward with respect and under- The CARA act touches on all areas of My State of California has created a standing, with tolerance and love. this issue, from education to aware- new research center on gun violence to Our Founders knew we were not a ness, from access to treatment to pre- understand the impact of firearm fa- perfect union. They told us we had to venting and treating overdose, from talities and injuries and, hopefully, re- make a more perfect union. That is our families to veterans to infants with duce them in the future. It should hap- job. I know we can do it, and we must neonatal abstinence syndrome, and pen at the Federal level. do it. even teens who may suffer a sports in- There are 30,000 of our people killed a I yield the floor. jury. Opioid and heroin addiction is a year by gun violence. We lost 55,000 to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- serious threat to our Nation’s pros- 60,000 in the Vietnam War—a 10-year ator from Alaska. perity, and the legislative initiative period. It tore the country apart. This f that we have in front of us is one way is 300,000 of our people over 10 years. VETERANS’ COMPENSATION COLA to fight back. So I am going to close with this. ACT OF 2016 The rates of opioid abuse have sky- There will always be bad people. I have rocketed. Drug overdose-related deaths Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I lived long enough to know that. There have more than quadrupled since 1999. ask unanimous consent that the Sen- will always be bad people. There will When an addict can no longer afford to ate proceed to the immediate consider- always be lost people. There will also ation of H.R. 5588, which was received get access to opioids, we find, unfortu- be mean people. But we cannot and from the House. nately, that they oftentimes turn to must not allow them to poison this Na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The heroin, a cheaper alternative with tion wherever they are. Good people— clerk will report the bill by title. similar effects. and that is most of America—must join The senior assistant legislative clerk The rates of heroin overdose have tri- hands across every line that divides read as follows: pled between 2010 and 2014. In my State us—race, religion, color, creed, and, A bill (H.R. 5588) to increase, effective as of of Alaska, we like to think that some- yes, politics. December 1, 2016, the rates of compensation times we are far enough away geo- We must call out the racists, the for veterans with service-connected disabil- graphically that we are isolated or in- prejudiced, and the haters—whoever ities and the rates of dependency and indem- sulated from some of what happens in they are, wherever they are—even if nity compensation for the survivors of cer- the lower 48. But in fact we have seen they are in elected office. We have to tain disabled veterans, and for other pur- instances of heroin use, opioid abuse, poses. support those who believe in commu- that have resulted in statistics that nity, who believe in community polic- There being no objection, the Senate are shattering. Efforts to prevent those ing and not support those who refuse to proceeded to consider the bill. deaths by overdose have resulted in Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I admit that there is a problem with many States, like the State of Alaska, ask unanimous consent that the bill be profiling. Just read what Senator passing legislation which has removed read a third time and passed and the SCOTT said about his life, about his the liability for a family member to motion to reconsider be considered fears, about what happened to him. administer the lifesaving drug made and laid upon the table. Ask CORY BOOKER, a Rhodes Scholar, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there naloxone. CARA does this, as well, what it is like. objection? through grants that improve access to We have to support those activists Without objection, it is so ordered. medically assisted treatment, opening who bring us together, support steps to The bill (H.R. 5588) was ordered to a access treatment to overdose treat- improve our institutions, and reject third reading, was read the third time, ment, and it provides for first re- those who inflame fears on any side in and passed. sponder training. Over the course of these many which they are found. f We must speak out and support those months, there have been so many per- who believe this is the United States of COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION AND sonal horror stories about the impact America, not the ‘‘Divided States of RECOVERY ACT OF 2016—CON- of opioid and heroin addiction in our America,’’ and we will not allow this FERENCE REPORT—Continued respective States. We have witnessed Nation to be divided by race, color, Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, the sense of urgency and desperation as creed, religion, or whom you love. I there is a great deal of discussion this we hear those stories from families know America. I believe we will over- week on very difficult and hard issues. who are truly desperately seeking help.

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In Alaska our options cessful efforts at combating opioid and provide the tools needed to build up are extraordinarily limited, so what heroin addiction must focus on build- these communities so they can really happens is that you have to send your ing community-centered and culturally come together to fight back against loved one outside of the State to find inclusive methods that engage every- the addiction that we see. I think that treatment if you can find it. There are one who may be impacted by drug by moving forward and passing CARA, so many of our families that simply abuse. we take the steps to do this. lack the tools or the resources to help The grants within CARA will give This legislation takes into consider- those they love who are suffering from States and local communities the fund- ation the diversity and the magnitude substance abuse. They don’t have the ing, as well as the tools they need, to of the opioid epidemic and works to ad- resources, and they really don’t know build these sorts of relationships and dress this issue head-on through im- where to turn. They don’t even know work toward not just treating but real- proved research, pain management whom to talk to. ly preventing that abuse up front. practices, community-focused pro- Addiction to opioids and heroin does We have seen rapid rates of pre- grams, and opening up the dialogue not just harm the individual; it breaks scribing opioids for pain, largely due to about drug addiction because we know the community. It leaves these com- a lack of consensus on uniformity or that the more we allow ourselves to munities with a sense of hopelessness prescribing opioids. While many State talk openly and honestly about this amongst the loss. legislative bodies in the Department of issue, the more that stigma fades. But despite the anguish that we Health and Human Services have al- CARA is an encouraging first step. know that addiction brings, I actually ready begun to do their part in address- We all know there is much more work have been very inspired by several of ing prescribing guidelines and estab- to be done, and I certainly remain dedi- the communities in my State that have lishing prescription drug-monitoring cated to the fight against substance really come together to fight back and programs, CARA takes this one step abuse now and well into the future. to deal with the levels of addiction further. The task force on pain man- With that, I yield the floor. that they see in their communities and agement will provide more information (At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the say: No, we are going to be engaged; we about pain management practices by following statement was ordered to be are going to come together to make a supporting evidence-based practices as printed in the RECORD). difference. they examine the trends of opioid pre- ∑ Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, today In 2014, the community of Juneau scription nationwide. we have the opportunity to vote on an lost seven young people—all in their CARA also offers support for our Na- important piece of legislation that will early twenties—to drug overdoses. tion’s veterans by improving opioid support efforts to combat the opioid After they lost their loved ones, what prescribing safety measures within the epidemic our country is facing. In my happened was that these families just VA system through education and home State of Oklahoma, we have seen kind of closed up. It was very difficult, training on pain management for our deaths from prescription drug overdose extraordinarily hard, to be able to talk providers. I think we have all heard far on the rise. In 2014, Oklahoma set a about what had happened because, too many stories of concerns from our new record in the number of deaths by quite honestly, of the stigma that is veterans or from their families where, overdose. During that time, 864 people attached to drug abuse. in an effort to get a vet through the lost their lives and 510 of those people By 2015, a year later, that community system and with not enough providers had prescription drugs as the cause. came together and said: Enough. Our or with a backlog, the easiest thing to Oklahoma has continuously ranked silence is not going to help anyone. do is just to provide a prescription for near the top of the nation in narcotic So they came together to help sup- pain medication rather than really try- prescribing activity and overdose port families. They formed a group ing to work to rebuild that body. deaths. that provides support, educational In addition, there are provisions to In 2015, Oklahoma sought to address tools, and community outreach. improve patient advocacy, support the this problem by introducing House bill This group, which is called Stop Her- integration of care, and enable mul- 1948 that requires doctors to check an oin, Start Talking, works proactively tiple treatment options—depending on online database before prescribing with Alaska’s young people, goes into that particular veteran’s needs—really opioids. This law went into effect in the classrooms to talk with the kids moving away from this rush to pre- November and was designed to help early on about drug abuse, and focuses scribe opioid medications. spot patients who are receiving pre- on making kids active participants in CARA provides the support and treat- scriptions from several physicians at the discussion, instead of just kind of ment needed for postpartum mothers the same time, a practice known as preaching the talk to them. and infants with neonatal abstinence doctor-shopping. Oklahoma is taking In the Matanuska Valley, another syndrome and establishes a pilot pro- an important step in addressing the group called Fiend 2 Clean runs a gram meant to enhance funding flexi- opioid epidemic, but as we know, this Facebook page and reaches out to at- bility so that States can support the does not just affect my State, but the risk teens in the community. They also services that will properly benefit entire Nation. run a peer-run support system that women and their children. CARA will The Comprehensive Addiction and really empowers these young people by also improve the reporting and under- Recovery Act, CARA, will provide reminding them: Look, you are not standing of addiction related to youth grants to States to fight the abuse of alone in this. We are here as a re- sports injuries. I think we recognize prescription pain relievers and heroin, source, we are here to talk to, and we that kids are out playing soccer or bas- as well as grants that address criminal are here with you. ketball, doing things, and they get justice activities, treatment of preg- Fiend 2 Clean works with another or- hurt. Those providers who are treating nant and postpartum women with sub- ganization called MyHouse to empower them need to be included in the discus- stance abuse problems, first responder young people and really support them sion of how to treat sports-related education and training and treatment as they are developing job skills, build- youth injuries. Kids shouldn’t just be and recovery programs. ing self-worth, and understanding their given highly addictive medications, In addition, CARA addresses the role in the community. These peer-fo- opening them up to possibly future ad- opioid issue as it affects the veterans’ cused programs make the difference. diction. Again, let’s look at com- community specifically. Our veterans They really help make the difference in prehensive pain management care that have put their lives on the line to pro- the day-to-day lives of these young is focused on different treatment op- tect our Nation, and it is our job to people, their families, and their com- tions. make sure that they are getting the

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It IAEA—a $5 million increase over the and their promotion of terrorism is important that, through the Depart- level requested by President Obama. throughout the Middle East, Iran’s on- ment of Veteran’s Affairs, we develop On top of giving the IAEA greater re- going ballistic missile tests, and the best practices for pain management sources, this increase, I believe, sends a regime’s human rights abuses, from its that do not lead to addiction. CARA strong signal to Iran and our inter- executions of juveniles to its detention addresses this by requiring that all VA national partners that we intend to en- of journalists and Iranian-American employees who prescribe opioids re- force the JCPOA; that we intend to en- citizens. ceive education and training on pain courage voluntary contributions by our I have also joined my colleague Sen- management and safe opioid pre- international partners to strengthen ator GRAHAM in leading a letter to scribing practices. the agency and to sustain its ability to President Obama calling on the admin- This truly is a comprehensive re- take advantage of the unique opportu- istration to include a strengthened 10- sponse to the opioid epidemic, and I nities under this agreement for a year MOU, or memorandum of under- hope my colleagues will join me in sup- searching and continuing insight into standing, on defense priorities with our port of this bill as we take an impor- Iran’s nuclear activity. vital ally Israel. tant step in combating this addiction Advocating for additional U.S. sup- I am determined to continue these ef- crisis.∑ port for the IAEA is just one of the forts in the months and years to come. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- steps my colleagues and I have taken We cannot avert our eyes from Iran’s ator from Delaware. over the past year to ensure the nu- destructive behavior, even as we review IRAN clear agreement is implemented effec- what progress has been made in the Mr. COONS. Mr. President, tomorrow tively and enforced strictly. In a series year since the JCPOA. will mark 1 year since the United of 15 floor speeches since December, If we are to ensure that agreement States, the United Kingdom, France, during which I have been joined by remains intact, if we are to succeed in Germany, Russia, China, and Iran nearly a dozen members of my caucus, our task of preventing Iran from devel- reached an agreement to prevent Iran I have sought to keep this agreement oping or obtaining a nuclear weapon, Congress must play an active role. If from obtaining or developing a nuclear on our radar to ensure that Congress is the agreement succeeds, we should rec- weapon. This afternoon, I intend to re- effectively monitoring it and that we ognize those successes. If Iran falls view where we are today 1 year after are relentlessly enforcing its terms. the deal—also known as the Joint Com- Holding Iran accountable doesn’t just short of the terms of the agreement, we prehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA. I mean enforcing the JCPOA. It also need to make certain the international am grateful a number of my colleagues means pushing back on that regime’s community reacts swiftly to bring Iran will come to the floor today as well, or bad behavior across the Middle East— back into compliance. Regardless of whether my colleagues are submitting statements for the behavior that falls outside the scope of opposed or supported this agreement a RECORD, reviewing where we are 1 year the nuclear agreement. That is why I year ago, regardless of where one stood later. have called for the Obama administra- As I said 1 year ago, roughly—in Sep- then, we all have an interest today in tion to strengthen its efforts to inter- tember—when I ultimately decided, working together to ensure we prevent dict Iranian arms shipments to the after long and thorough and detailed Iran from ever being able to develop a Houthi rebels in Yemen, and—like a consideration, to support the agree- nuclear weapon. We have a responsi- police department after a successful ment, those of us determined to pre- bility then to review Iran’s actions and vent a nuclear-armed Iran have a real, drug bust—to then publicize that those hold them accountable through aggres- enduring, and ongoing responsibility to interdictions have occurred and the sive enforcement of the deal, pushing undertake consistent and clear-eyed weapons they have seized, dem- back on their bad behavior, and main- assessments of how this agreement onstrating to the American people and taining a credible conventional deter- fares and not just over the course of its our partners in the Middle East the full rent. first year but over the many years to scope of Iran’s destabilizing activities As my colleagues comments later come. and our intention to keep cracking today will make clear, in addition to In short, in my assessment so far, down on those activities, which is cru- holding Iran to the terms of the nu- this deal has done what it intended to cial to building a broad coalition that clear deal, we have to push back do. Because of aggressive enforcement will sustainably counter Iranian ag- against their dangerous nonnuclear bad of the terms of the agreement, the gression. behavior—as I mentioned, the ballistic JCPOA has cut off Iran’s most likely That is why I have also worked with missile tests, human rights violations, short-term uranium and plutonium my colleagues to provide $117 million and support for terrorism. pathways to building a nuclear weapon. this year for the U.S. Treasury’s Office I know my colleagues and I remain The time it would take for Iran to of Terrorism and Financial Intel- committed to overseeing strict en- break out, to assemble enough fissile ligence, which enforces American sanc- forcement of the nuclear agreement material for one nuclear weapon has tions against bad actors, including en- with Iran and protecting the security extended significantly from just 2 to 3 forcing some of the very sanctions that of our allies and partners in the Middle months to well over a year. crippled Iran’s economy and forced it East, especially our vital ally Israel. I The international community, in to the negotiating table in the first also know we remain committed to turn, has upheld its commitments place. That funding represents a sig- showing that international engage- under the deal, providing Iran with re- nificant increase of $17 million since ment and multilateral diplomacy can lief from nuclear-related sanctions. 2013, and I am fighting for an addi- be effective, even with rogue regimes More importantly, the agreement has tional $6 million this next fiscal year. like Iran. given the IAEA, or the International I have also held discussions with for- These commitments are why my col- Atomic Energy Agency—the world’s eign leaders, from Israel to Saudi Ara- leagues and I are on the floor this nuclear watchdog—unprecedented bia, India, Qatar, Turkey, and Russia, afternoon and evening. These commit- searching access to oversee all of Iran’s about how we can work together to ments will continue tomorrow, as the nuclear activities with intrusive in- sustainably counter Iranian aggres- Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spections and round-the-clock remote sion. I have called on the administra- on which I serve, holds a hearing that monitoring. tion to levy new sanctions against an will review closely where we are 1 year I will review for a few more minutes entity affiliated with Iran’s hardline since the JCPOA. all the different ways I and some of my Revolutionary Guard Corps, known as I thank Chairman CORKER and Rank- colleagues have worked to ensure effec- Mahan Air, and I will make the same ing Member CARDIN for regularly hold- tive enforcement of this agreement. demand of the next administration. ing hearings to assess the nuclear deal First, as to the IAEA inspections I I have worked to impose penalties on and for convening tomorrow’s hearing, just mentioned. At my urging, the Sen- Iran for its dangerous and provocative which I look forward to attending.

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We need to fully fund the Inter- new authority to hold accountable ju- tracted by developments in other parts national Atomic Energy Agency in sup- risdictions where Iranian terrorist of the world. That is my commitment port of its efforts to monitor Iran’s proxies and their supporters operate for as long as I have the honor of rep- compliance with the JCPOA; that is with relative impunity. resenting the people of Delaware in the why I supported an increase to the U.S. When the Iranians complain that Senate. voluntary contribution to the IAEA in they are not getting the influx of Euro- I am grateful to some of my col- this year’s budget. pean business that they anticipated leagues who will join me on the floor We also need to see greater trans- following the deal, maybe they need to later today—Senator CARPER, Senator parency from the IAEA. On July 6, Am- take a hard look at their support for PETERS, and Senator BLUMENTHAL. I bassador Dennis Ross wrote, ‘‘Recent terrorism. With the sanctions on Iran would also like to thank the senior reports from the International Atomic for terrorism and human rights still Senator from Pennsylvania, Mr. CASEY, Energy Agency indicate that Iran is in firmly in force, it is no wonder that for his steadfast effort to support our compliance with the JCPOA, but the European financial institutions and vital ally Israel and ensure swift multi- level of information they provide is other businesses are wary of doing lateral consequences for JCPOA viola- dramatically less than that found in business in Iran. tions. previous IAEA reports on Iran’s nu- One year on from the signing of the In closing, let me say this. We—this clear program.’’ JCPOA, I continue to believe that im- body, this Congress, the people of this Specifically, Ambassador Ross iden- plementation of this agreement is country—must make a clear distinc- tified several key elements of the deal firmly in our strategic interests. We tion between the Iranian regime and that were not included in the IAEA’s knew that implementation would be the Iranian people. The Iran regime de- most recent report: the amount of low difficult and that the Iranians could serves scrutiny, condemnation, and op- enriched uranium currently stockpiled not be trusted. position for a decades-long pattern of in Iran, the number of centrifuges still Rigorous congressional oversight has human rights abuses, support for ter- operating at Natanz, and research and been critical in this first year. We have rorism, and bad behavior, but the Ira- development activity on centrifuges, to pushed for increased sanctions on il- nian people deserve our support in name a few. I urge the administration licit ballistic missile activity, and the their fight for freedom, democracy, and to work with the P5+1 and the IAEA to administration responded. We have human rights. increase the transparency of these re- tightened sanctions on Hezbollah and With that, I am hopeful we will hear ports. If Iran is indeed complying, introduced new legislation to counter soon from my good friend and fellow there should be no need to hide the de- terrorism financing more broadly. We Delawarean, the senior Senator from tails. have advocated for a transformative in- our State of neighbors, who has been a My decision was also predicated on vestment in our defense relationship leader in my State for decades. I know the assumption that Iran would con- with Israel, which continues to face later this evening we will also hear on tinue to foment instability and support threats from Iran and its proxies. We these important topics from Senators terrorism in the region. The JCPOA did will continue to ask tough questions PETERS and BLUMENTHAL as well. not address this issue, and likewise, it and demand answers. I am grateful to all of my colleagues in no way curtailed our ability to sanc- We will also continue to prepare for who have joined me in colloquies and tion and hold accountable terrorist the possibility that Iran may violate statements on the floor on this impor- groups and facilitators. These tough the agreement. This means maintain- tant topic in the past, and I just hope sanctions remain in full force and ef- ing the legal architecture that would we can, in a sustainable and bipartisan fect. be needed to snap back sanctions in the way, insist on effective and rigorous Iran continues its aggressive and de- event of a violation; I have said that I enforcement of this deal throughout its stabilizing actions in the region, in- will support a clean reauthorization of entire term. cluding by providing robust financial the Iran Sanctions Act. This also Mr. President, I yield the floor. and material support to its terrorist means toughening our deterrence pol- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, this week proxies, Hezbollah and Hamas, as well icy, both here in Congress and in the we are marking the 1-year anniversary as to the murderous Assad regime in White House, to ensure, as I wrote in of the signing of the Joint Comprehen- Syria and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. my statement last year, ‘‘The Iranian sive Plan of Action. This week, 1 year Iran unequivocally remains the regime should not doubt our capability ago, my colleagues and I began the world’s leading state sponsor of ter- and willingness to respond swiftly enormous task of reading, analyzing, rorism. The Hezbollah Secretary Gen- should they attempt to break out and and making a decision about whether eral Hassan Nasrallah recently stated, develop a nuclear weapon.’’ or not we would support the deal. ‘‘Hezbollah’s budget, its income, its ex- One year after the Joint Comprehen- For me, that task took 6 weeks of penses, everything it eats and drinks, sive Plan of Action was signed, we careful study, several classified brief- its weapons and rockets, come from the should redouble our commitment to en- ings, countless meetings with experts Islamic Republic of Iran.’’ We know suring that Iran cannot acquire a nu- and conversations with constituents. that Hezbollah is seeking advanced clear weapons capability and be firm in As I wrote, on September 1 last year, rocket capability, which could be used our resolve to counter their aggressive ‘‘This agreement will substantially against Israel. We know that Hezbollah actions in the Middle East. But we constrain the Iranian nuclear program has become the ground force of the should also commend the wisdom of for its duration, and compared with all Assad regime in many parts of Syria. this body for allowing the agreement realistic alternatives, it is the best op- Last week, I introduced bipartisan to go forward, as it remains the best tion available to us at this time.’’ legislation with Senator ISAKSON called available alternative to constrain We were under no delusions that the the Stop Terrorist Resources and Iran’s nuclear ambitions. JCPOA would be a panacea for all of Money, or STORM Act. This bill will The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- our problems with Iran. Rather, it was authorize the President to designate ator from West Virginia. envisioned and designed to meaning- countries that are not doing enough to Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. President, I ask fully address one major issue: Iran’s stop terrorist financiers and unanimous consent that notwith- pursuit of a nuclear weapons capa- facilitators as ‘‘Jurisdictions of Ter- standing rule XXII, the only remaining bility. rorism Financing Concern.’’ With that postcloture time be the following: Cap- In my decision, I wrote, ‘‘We need designation comes significant penalties ito-Baldwin, 15 minutes; Carper, 10 not, and indeed should not, trust the or the requirement to enter into a minutes; Markey, 10 minutes; further,

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We have also heard of the many orga- the opioid overdose. CONGRATULATING CARLA HAYDEN nizations that are in support of this— Too many stories of addiction start Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. President, I would over 200. It may be approaching 300 like this one, with prescription pain like to begin my statement first of all now. These organizations deal with ad- killers. By allowing the partial fill of by congratulating Carla Hayden, who diction and the results of addiction on certain opioid prescriptions, reviewing was just confirmed as the 14th Librar- a daily basis. I believe one of the rea- best practices for acute pain manage- ian of Congress. I know she will do a sons so many organizations support ment, and expanding prescription take- good job. I am very proud of her and I this bill—and I know that part of the back days and locations, CARA will re- look forward to working with her and reason I am so proud to support the duce the number of unused painkillers the Library. bill—is it addresses how addiction af- and hopefully prevent future cases of Mr. President, earlier today I was fects not only the addict or their fam- drug abuse and addiction. proud to support cloture for the CARA ily but the well-being of an entire com- We cannot continue to lose 129 grand- bill. It puts us on track to reverse this munity. daughters, sisters, fathers, neighbors, epidemic and promises to provide help Following a drug prevention seminar and friends every single day to drug to so many who are impacted by addic- I held last year, one of my constituents overdoses. As I have said before and tion. We will be hearing also from my said: will say again, we will lose a genera- friend and colleague Senator BALDWIN There is a need for the community to be tion if we don’t address this crisis now. because we both believe strongly that involved in resolving the drug addiction This cannot be the new normal for our our veterans are one of those many issue. It is my hope and prayer that we can young people or for our communities. groups this bill seeks to assist. find community based solutions that will im- I commend all who have worked on A little over a year ago, under the prove the lives of all the citizens in our com- this bill to get us to this point. It is leadership of Senator BALDWIN—and I munity, county and state. time to pass CARA and send it to the thank her for that—the two of us intro- CARA contains many ideas and opens President’s desk. Our communities in duced the Jason Simcakoski Memorial the door for communities to take ac- West Virginia and across the country Opioid Safety Act, which provides safer tions to help neighborhoods and cannot afford to wait any longer. and more effective pain management schools. It authorizes much needed pro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- for our Nation’s veterans. This legisla- grams for prevention and education. ator from Wisconsin. tion, named after U.S. Marine veteran Another one of my constituents Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, Con- Jason Simcakoski of Wisconsin, who wrote: gress is taking a critical first step to died at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Our young people are dying off by the doz- combat our country’s opioid crisis and Medical Center as a result of a mixed ens and a generation of children think of this a major step in providing safer, more drug toxicity, is included in the CARA as normal. effective, and higher quality care for bill. In fact, title IX of the bill is titled Some of the saddest letters I have re- America’s veterans. the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and ceived have been about those who have I want to speak about my bipartisan Promise Act. already lost their battle to the scourge Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid Tragically, stories like Jason’s exist against addiction. A grandmother from Safety Act, which is included in the all around the country, including my Martinsburg wrote the following: final version of the Comprehensive Ad- own State of West Virginia. Andrew Our granddaughter—that tall, exuberant diction and Recovery Act, known as White, another marine, returned home redhead who laughed her way into our to West Virginia only to be placed on a CARA. This bipartisan legislation re- hearts, is now a statistic. forms opioid prescribing and pain care cocktail of drugs, including anti- As a grandmother myself, I love the psychotics, over twice the rec- at the VA. way she phrased that—laughed her way These bipartisan reforms to veterans ommended dosage. Andrew died in his into our hearts. sleep at the age of 23. health care that I authored, along with Far too many of our veterans have Several days ago our son called to tell us my colleague Senator SHELLEY MOORE that she had died the night before from a CAPITO, should unite us all. They rep- returned home from overseas to fight heroin overdose. . . . It was that quick. Our another battle here at home. This leg- resent our responsibility to honor and granddaughter started her drug journey with care for those who have served and sac- islation will update and strengthen the prescription drug opiates. When those pills guidelines for opioid prescriptions and weren’t enough, heroin stepped in, and the rificed for our Nation, and their fami- require—require—the VA to expand the downward spiral began. lies—and all our families. scope of research, education, delivery, It isn’t just the problem kids . . . who get This bipartisan legislation is named and integration of alternative pain hooked. Our granddaughter came from a sta- in honor of Wisconsin Marine Veteran management. ble, affectionate home. Even though her par- Jason Simcakoski. On August 30, 2014, Chronic pain should not be some- ents tried their best to save her with count- Jason tragically died. He died in Wis- less sleepless nights, multiple trips to re- thing our veterans are forced to live consin’s Tomah Veterans Affairs Med- habs, tough love and loving persuasion, that ical Center of mixed-drug toxicity. At with, and the VA must be on the cut- drug won the battle. ting edge of developing effective pain Now, we are not even allowed to grieve. We the time of his death, Jason was on 14 management. Our hope is, this will pro- must also contend with the many forms of different prescription drugs, including vide the VA with the tools it needs to our anger; impatience with our grand- opioids. help prevent these types of tragedies daughter for not being stronger, rage at Jason’s heartbreaking story is just from occurring. those who sold her the drugs, frustration one example of the overprescribing and Again, I thank Senator BALDWIN for with the authorities for not doing more to pain care problem within the VA in her very great work in this area. stop the trafficking or establishing more Wisconsin and across the country. I be- So many across the Nation, and par- treatment centers, and self-recrimination for lieve the VA’s overreliance on opioids maybe not doing enough. ticularly in rural States like West Vir- We are also trying to cope with the guilt of has resulted in getting our veterans ginia, which has the unfortunate dis- feeling relief that her hell is finally over. hooked rather than getting them the tinction of having the largest amount There is nothing more we can do for her now, help they need, and it is our job to act of drug-related overdose deaths—more no more treatments that we can try. now to address this epidemic. than twice the national average—are She’s gone. Just . . . gone. At this time last year, I joined Sen- impacted by addiction. CARA is a com- Will the passage of CARA stop all ator CAPITO on the Senate floor to in- prehensive step forward in the national overdoses or ensure that no other troduce our bipartisan measure in response to this drug epidemic. grandmother or family feels this an- honor of Jason and the entire

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I am proud that Congress Iran would never live up to their obli- This legislation, shortly to be ap- put aside differences and joined to- gations under the agreement that we proved by the U.S. Senate, will provide gether to help fix what has been broken signed a year ago tomorrow. We heard safer and more effective pain manage- and help restore the sacred trust with that they couldn’t be trusted. We heard ment services to our Nation’s veterans our veterans and their families. that they would not keep their word. by strengthening and updating VA The Simcakoski family has inspired We heard any number of accusations opioid prescribing guidelines. It will us by showing tremendous courage and and speculation. We heard that the enhance education and training and ex- strength in sharing their tragic story people of Iran wished death upon Amer- pand access to opioid alternatives. It of loss and in working to make a dif- ica and wished to continue the antago- will create an independent Office of Pa- ference in the lives of other veterans nistic relationship with the United tient Advocacy at the VA to give vet- and their families. I believe that to- States that dominated U.S.-Iranian re- erans and their families a stronger day’s passage of the Jason Simcakoski lations after the Iranian revolution. voice in their care. The bill strength- Memorial Opioid Safety Act marks one I just want to say a year later that I ens VA hiring practices to help prevent of Congress’s great accomplishments— believe there is good reason to believe bad doctors from treating veterans. It to provide our veterans and their fami- the critics were proved wrong when will hold VA accountable for providing lies with the care they have earned and Iran took those irreversible steps to quality care to our veterans by deserve. dismantle its nuclear weapons pro- strengthening opioid oversight and re- My closing message comes from Ja- gram—steps that were certified by the porting. son’s widow Heather. Heather said: nuclear watchdogs at the International The story of Jason’s bill is a story of When I look back at the past, I want to Atomic Energy Agency. For example, Congress doing the job that we were know we made a difference. I want to believe national inspectors certified that Iran elected to do by the families of our we have leaders in our country who care. I had reduced its stockpile of enriched States and the communities we rep- want to inspire others to never give up be- uranium by 98 percent and that the re- resent. cause change is possible. maining enriched uranium was only en- The Simcakoski family called on us I want to say to Marv and Linda, Ja- riched at levels consistent with peace- to stand up for our brave men and son’s parents; to Heather and Anaya, ful energy uses. Inspectors from the women in uniform, and we took action. Jason’s wife and daughter; and to International Atomic Energy Agency For more than a year, I have worked Jason: Thank you for inspiring me. certified that the nearly 15,000 cen- across the aisle with Senator CAPITO Thank you for demanding that we trifuges for enriching uranium have and leaders of the Senate Veterans’ Af- stand together to enact the strongest been dismantled, leaving Iran with fairs Committee to advance my re- opioid safety reforms for veterans and only its least sophisticated centrifuges forms in the Senate. The House of Rep- their families. You have inspired true that can be used solely for peaceful resentatives did their part by moving change. This change will save lives, purposes. The inspectors from the forward with a House companion meas- and you have given us all hope for a International Atomic Energy Agency ure based on our bill. When it came brighter future. have also certified that the special time for my colleagues to agree on the Mr. President, I yield the floor. heavy water reactor that could produce final package that we have before us The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the kind of plutonium needed for a nu- today, I worked with the Simcakoski ator from Delaware. clear bomb will produce no more. In- family to ensure that it reflected the Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, before I spectors saw firsthand that the core of strongest possible response to the talk a bit about the 1-year anniversary that reactor had been filled with con- opioid overprescribing and pain man- of the signing of the Joint Comprehen- crete, rendering it incapable of ever agement problems at VA. sive Plan of Action between the five producing plutonium again. Inspectors I thank my colleagues—particularly permanent members of the U.N. Secu- the 20 Senators who cosponsored the from the International Atomic Energy rity Council, plus Germany, with Iran, Agency continue to assess that Iran is bill—for their work and help in passing I want to take a moment to say to the the Jason Simcakoski Memorial Opioid keeping up with its commitments in Senator from Wisconsin that I am priv- the nuclear agreement. Safety Act today. ileged to serve with her on the Senate I thank my partner in this bipartisan I have never been to Iran. I hope to Committee on Homeland Security and go someday. But a place I have been to endeavor, Senator SHELLEY MOORE Governmental Affairs. I have had a is Southeast Asia. I served 3 years in a CAPITO of West Virginia. chance to see and witness her sin- war in that part of the world, with a I wish to express my sincere appre- cerity, her commitment, and her dedi- ciation for Senate Veterans’ Affairs country with which we were at war—in cation on this front, and I commend Committee Chairman ISAKSON and some cases, almost a proxy war but at her. Ranking Member BLUMENTHAL and war for many years, the Vietnam war. I serve with the Senator from West The names of 55,000 men and women their staffs for their commitment to Virginia—not on Homeland Security combating opioid abuse at the VA. are on a granite wall about 2 miles but on Environment and Public Works. I thank Leader REID and Senators from where we are standing here today, I commend her for her bipartisan spirit MURRAY, SCHUMER, LEAHY, WYDEN, close to the Lincoln Memorial. that we see here and I commend the ALEXANDER, and all the members of the When the war was over—the war was conference committee for their stead- leadership they have both shown to en- winding down—my Active-Duty tour fast support of these reforms. And im- sure that the right thing is done. with the U.S. Navy as a naval flight of- portantly, I want to thank and recog- IRAN ficer came to an end, and I resigned nize all of their staffs and my staff for Mr. President, I thank Senator from my regular commission and as- their tireless work through late nights COONS, my colleague from Delaware, sumed a Reserve commission and con- and weekends to get this bill to the fin- for organizing a floor colloquy of Mem- tinued to fly with the Navy as a P–3 ish line. bers to take place this afternoon to dis- aircraft mission commander in the This legislation is informed by the cuss the 1-year anniversary of some- Naval Reserve for another 18 years. collaborative efforts of a broad range thing we call the Joint Comprehensive The month after I retired from the of outside health and veterans organi- Plan of Action—or the Iran nuclear Navy as captain, I was a member of the zations, and I am grateful for their ex- deal—that was signed literally a year House of Representatives. I led a dele- pert contributions. ago tomorrow by the five permanent gation of six of us—all Vietnam mem- I cannot forget the incredible work of members of the U.N. Security Council, bers of U.S. House of Representatives— Senate legislative counsel—specifically plus Germany, with Iran. back to Vietnam in August of 1991. We

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We had very was nice enough to invite me to join kept their word on the joint deal we little cooperation from Vietnam to try him on a trip to Vietnam, along with a signed, the Joint Comprehensive Plan to find out the truth of their demise. couple of Congressmen. A lot changed of Action. There is a lot of speculation that they in those 25 years. Today the United We are starting to see some com- are being held as POWs in Vietnam, States of America is Vietnam’s top ex- merce transact between both countries Cambodia, or Laos, and there were ac- port market. Today Vietnam is part of that actually inure to our bottom line tually photographs of people alleged to the 12-member transpacific trade part- to strengthen the economy of this Na- be our MIAs who were being held in nership we are endeavoring to establish tion. captivity—we didn’t know where but and get approved here and in 11 other I just want to say—is it time for us the assertion was in Vietnam or Cam- countries. to spike the football? Is everything bodia or Laos. While we were over there a month fine? No. Eyes wide open. That is im- During our congressional delegation and a half ago, the Vietnamese an- portant. Eyes wide open. Having said trip in August of 1991, it turned out nounced an $11 billion deal with Boe- that, I think most fairminded people that the pictures that were shown on ing. They are going to buy 100 737 jets would say: So far, so good. Let’s con- the cover of Newsweek and TIME mag- valued at $11.3 billion from Boeing. tinue to be vigilant, and hopefully a azine and on the front pages of news- They announced that they are going to year from now, the second anniversary papers across the country were not buy from Pratt & Whitney—a big air- of the signing of this joint agreement Americans; they were Soviet nationals. craft engine company—another $3 bil- will have even better news not just for There was an effort by people in Cam- lion worth of engines to put in 63 us but for the rest of the world. bodia—bad people—to try to extort Airbuses. With that, I thank you, Mr. Presi- money from the families of the Amer- The President lifted the ban on arms dent, for that extra minute. ican MIAs who never came home. The sales to Vietnam, and a lot of other an- I yield to the Senator from Massa- people in those pictures were actually nouncements were made. While we chusetts. Soviet nationals, not missing Ameri- were over there, we learned that a sur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cans. vey of the Vietnamese people done ear- ator from Massachusetts. During the midst of all of this back- lier that year indicated that 84 percent Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, I would and-forth about the MIAs from Amer- of the Vietnamese people had a favor- like to start my remarks on the Com- ica from that war, six of us partici- able opinion of the United States. An- prehensive Addiction and Recovery Act pated in a congressional delegation. We other survey indicated that 95 percent with a story I received from one of my went to Vietnam. We met with the new of the Vietnamese people have a favor- constituents, David. He is a patient at leader of Vietnam, a fellow named Do able opinion of the United States. They Hope House in Boston. Hope House is Muoi, who became the leader in August like us more in Vietnam than we like the oldest and one of the largest resi- of 1991 of the Communist Party, mak- us. dential treatment programs for adults ing him the top leader of Vietnam. We Meanwhile in Iran, Iran is not unlike in Massachusetts. This is what he said: presented to him from the George Her- Vietnam—a young nation. There are Senator Markey: Addiction has totally ru- bert Walker Bush administration a about 78 million people who live in ined my life. It quickly took everything roadmap to normalize relations. This Iran. More than half of them are under from me and my family. It has stripped me was the deal: Vietnam, if you will open the age of 25, and they have a great af- of my dignity and self worth along with my self respect. I also lost the trust of my entire up your archives, open up your war mu- fection for our country. Some of the family. seums, allow us to explore, excavate leaders do not, but many of the people Addiction started late for me. I was 44 crash sites, have free movement around do, particularly the younger people. years old. I had everything I could possibly your country to see if Americans re- They want a better life with us and a dream of. A beautiful wife, a son, two step- spond or people believed to be Ameri- better relationship with us. daughters that I raised and put through col- cans respond—if you will do all those They have had elections since the lege. We also built a new home in 2000. I had things, we will reciprocate, and we will joint agreement was agreed to, elec- a great career and was a few years away from 20 to retire. move toward normalized relations with tions in their Parliament and in the Then my family and I went on vacation for your country. Council of Experts, which elects the two weeks and I came home with a parasite There was a lot of lack of faith on next Supreme Leader. The moderates, in my stomach for which I was prescribed the sides of both countries, Vietnam the reformers made great strides in pain medication. That was at the end of and us. The Vietnamese were fearful those elections earlier this year. There April that year. In May, I had my appendix that we would move the goalposts, that were very encouraging results. taken out. In June, I had to have my gall- even if they did all the things they A year later, among other things bladder out. All the while being prescribed were required to do under the roadmap that have happened, the Iranians de- pain meds. Before I knew it, I was addicted. It wasn’t to normalize relations, we would move cided they have had a hard time access- long after that there were no more scripts to the goalposts and still not normalize ing capital to be able to purchase be had. Then I was doing heroin. This was so relations. For our part, there was con- things—— scary for me because I had not used any cern that they would never do those The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. drugs my entire life. Within two years, ev- things anyway, so why should we both- PERDUE. The Senator’s time has ex- erything was gone. Wife, family, job, house. er. pired. Everything. At the end of the day, we engaged Mr. CARPER. I request 1 more It has been a real struggle to get out and with the Vietnamese, and they engaged minute, Mr. President. stay clean between not being able to get a with us. They did the things they were The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without detox bed, or, if I did, after five days, only to be told that there were no beds available for supposed to do, and we did as well. We objection, it is so ordered. further treatment. Which meant back on the normalized relations about 4 years Mr. CARPER. Just as the Vietnamese street to start the whole process over again. later. have finalized a large deal—the pur- I finally did make it to the Hope House, John Kerry and JOHN MCCAIN did chase of American jets—the Iranians which I am so grateful for. I know I am going good work in the Senate. Our delega- announced about 2 weeks ago that they to make it this time; I just feel it. Thank tion did good work in the House. The will be purchasing a number of 747 you for the chance. George Herbert Walker Bush adminis- jumbo jets built by Boeing, 737s, 777s. I pray for David and all the patients tration passed the baton to President The value of the deal is worth about $17 at Hope House. They found the help Clinton, and normalized relations were billion over the next 4, 5, 6 years. they needed, and we hope they will

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That is like approved by the Food and Drug Admin- Kentucky and other colleagues here in having a war in Korea every single istration are first reviewed by inde- the Senate. The TREAT Act addresses year. We haven’t even begun this battle pendent experts to ensure that these the demand side of the opioid epidemic. on fentanyl. But it is coming, and it is drugs are not only safe and effective I firmly believe that if we are going coming with an urgency that is very but also won’t continue to fuel the epi- to reduce the supply of heroin, difficult to even imagine. The total demic of addiction in this country. fentanyl, and illicit prescription drugs, deaths from opioids in America would We need to make sure that prescrip- we have to reduce the demand through be equivalent to a Vietnam war every tion drug monitoring programs are treatment. But for far too long, out- single year, and fentanyl is 50 times fully utilized and nationally interoper- dated and scientifically unsound Fed- more powerful than morphine—unbe- able in order to prevent doctor shop- eral restrictions have severely limited lievable. That is how powerful it is—50 ping, and we must let Big Pharma access to effective medication-assisted times more powerful. know that their army of lobbyists on treatment like Suboxone for opioid ad- This is just something that we are Capitol Hill will be matched by an diction. The TREAT Act removes these going to have to deal with, and ap- army of advocates that work every day restrictions. Importantly, the TREAT proximately 2.5 million Americans to raise awareness and save lives. Act would allow appropriately trained abused or were dependent on opioids in The Congress has an opportunity to nurse practitioners and physician as- 2012, but fewer than 1 million received let all those struggling with addiction sistants to treat patients with these treatment for their condition. Out of know that help is on the way. We know lifesaving therapies. the 2.5 million people who needed help, that we have heard their stories, and These TREAT Act provisions, which only 1 million got it in our country. We we will not forget them. are included in the CARA conference are being overwhelmed by a tsunami of We must let them know that no mat- report, will increase access to treat- heroin, prescription drugs, and ter how dark life seems right now, ment, especially in community health fentanyl addiction, and we must stop it there is hope, and sunlight will grace centers and rural communities across before it drowns any more families in them once again, and this Chamber has this country. I am grateful that these our country. not finished this job—this journey— provisions are included in the bill we We had an opportunity here to make that we must be on with every family will vote on today. I am hopeful they sure we put real funding into this bill in our country. Substance abuse is a will have an impact in the future. for more treatment. We are not going crisis the likes of which we have never It has been a long haul and hard work to meet that challenge here today. We seen in America. A decade from now over the last few years, but we have do need funding for those families— people will ask: What did you do to achieved a measure of success that will funding for treatment providers who impact lives as soon as this bill is help put people on the path to recovery help end this epidemic? That is why I signed into law. I sincerely thank Sen- and funding for our sheriffs, fire- stand today congratulating all of those ator MURRAY and Senator ALEXANDER fighters, and other first responders who who worked on this bill, and we must for their support on the TREAT Act. I carry the overdose prevention drugs also pledge to continue to stand up and thank Senator HATCH and Representa- that save lives. We need funding for the fight for the funding and other invest- tives PALLONE and UPTON and all the public education campaign so that we ments we need to make. CARA conferees who worked to get the can prevent addiction before it takes We must stand united to end this cri- TREAT Act provisions included in this hold. We will not save lives and stop sis of addiction in our communities final package we are voting on today. I this scourge of addiction unless we, in now and for generations to come so would like to express my appreciation fact, ensure that there is full funding that children will not have to look to to Senators WHITEHOUSE and PORTMAN for treatment. We will save lives with the history books to find that there and all of the Senate and House co- more treatment options, more Narcan, ever was a year like 2016 with an epi- sponsors of the TREAT Act who sup- more counselors, more education, more demic that is raging across the coun- ported efforts to get the law changed so beds, and a better continuum of care, try. that more people can get the treatment but we must fund it. I yield back the remainder of my they need. The bill we are voting on today is a time. In Massachusetts, I am hearing enor- good step, but we still have much fur- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under mous frustration from people who ther to go. Without that funding, this the previous order, all postcloture time don’t feel that adequate resources are effort will not do the full job that our has expired. being brought to bear on this enormous country wants us to do. Our cities are The question is on agreeing to the epidemic of prescription drug and her- fighting a war, and we need to help conference report. oin addiction. Just like David, count- them. We are hemorrhaging lives by Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I less people suffering from addiction the day. If we are to staunch the flow ask for the yeas and nays. cannot find a bed for detox, and then of suffering and death, we desperately The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a when they are at their most vulnerable need funding to implement all of the sufficient second? moment in recovery, they cannot find programs in this bill. There appears to be a sufficient sec- a place or provider of long-term treat- Ladies and gentlemen, we are at a de- ond. ment. fining moment in our national discus- The clerk will call the roll. For the months that we have been sion to address the public health crisis Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators debating CARA in this Chamber, we of addiction. Our work doesn’t stop are necessarily absent: the Senator have heard the statistics. Our Nation is here. It has only just begun. Let’s be from Mississippi (Mr. COCHRAN), the experiencing more deaths from drug clear. Stopping the overprescription of Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE), overdoses than from gun violence or opioid pain medication that is fueling the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROB- auto deaths. Eighty percent of people addiction and overdoses starts with the ERTS), the Senator from South Dakota suffering from heroin addiction started prescribers. We need to require anyone (Mr. ROUNDS), the Senator from Ala- on opioid pain medications approved by who prescribes opioid pain medication bama (Mr. SESSIONS), and the Senator the Food and Drug Administration and and other controlled substances to un- from Mississippi (Mr. WICKER). prescribed by doctors who aren’t re- dergo mandatory training on safe pre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there quired to receive education on safe scribing practices and the identifica- any other Senators in the Chamber de- opioid prescribing. tion of possible substance use disorder. siring to vote? Nearly 30,000 people in the United We need to make sure that people The result was announced—yeas 92, States died of an opioid overdose in who enter the judicial system don’t ar- nays 2, as follows:

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Booker Grassley Portman litigated, it must be brought where ei- f Boozman Hatch Reed ther, No. 1, the defendant has a prin- Boxer Heinrich Reid INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGA- Brown Heitkamp Risch cipal place of business or, No. 2, the al- TIONS OF FBI-FACILITATED RAN- Burr Heller Rubio leged infringing act occurred or, No. 3, Cantwell Hirono SOM PAYMENTS Sanders Capito Hoeven where the inventor conducted research Schatz Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise Cardin Isakson and development that led to the pat- Carper Johnson Schumer today to speak about allegations that Scott ent. Casey Kaine In addition to the provisions relating the FBI has facilitated ransom pay- Cassidy King Shaheen ments to terrorist groups. Unfortu- Coats Kirk Shelby to proper venue, the VENUE Act pro- Collins Klobuchar Stabenow vides a more streamlined avenue for nately, the administration has been Coons Lankford Sullivan those seeking review of erroneous stonewalling the Senate Judiciary Corker Leahy Tester Committee’s investigation into the Cornyn Manchin Thune venue determinations. I believe my leg- Tillis islation strikes the right balance for matter. Cotton Markey We have seen many terrible terrorist Crapo McCain Toomey determining when venue is proper, but Cruz McCaskill Udall I also understand that addressing attacks recently. The government’s Daines McConnell Vitter venue is just one piece of the puzzle highest duty is to provide for national Donnelly Menendez Warner security. That means fighting the rad- Durbin Merkley Warren when we are talking about overall pat- Enzi Mikulski Whitehouse ent reform. ical Islamic terrorist groups that mean Ernst Moran Wyden There are a number of ways patent us harm. An important part of fighting radical NAYS—2 reform can be achieved, and that is Islamic terrorist groups is going after why I support the principles of the Lee Sasse their funding. The U.S. Government PATENT Act and believe it goes a long NOT VOTING—6 should do everything it can to stop way in combatting this growing prob- Cochran Roberts Sessions money from flowing to groups like al lem. The PATENT Act includes much Inhofe Rounds Wicker Qaeda and ISIS. needed reforms, such as fee shifting, The government has had significant The conference report was agreed to. heightening pleading standards, and successes in fighting terrorist funding. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- customer stays that would provide re- Ransom payments for hostages are one ator from Arizona. lief to retailers, small businesses, and of the key sources of funds for terrorist f startups that are constantly under as- groups to raise money. MORNING BUSINESS sault by these nonpracticing entities. The government should not be par- I commend Chairman GRASSLEY for Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I ask ticipating in helping to make such pay- ushering that legislation out of the Ju- ments. Yet, in April of last year, the unanimous consent that the Senate be diciary Committee. However, one piece in a period of morning business, with Wall Street Journal reported that the missing from that comprehensive pack- FBI had helped facilitate a $250,000 ran- Senators permitted to speak therein age is venue reform. Such a reform was for up to 10 minutes each. som payment to al Qaeda. included in the House version of the It was from the family of kidnapped The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without patent bill, and I believe it needs to be objection, it is so ordered. aid worker Warren Weinstein back in added to the Senate bill as well. All 2012. That report was later confirmed f one has to do is look at the numbers by 60 Minutes in an interview with Dr. and the problem surrounding venue be- VENUE ACT Weinstein’s widow. comes clear. Around the same time as that Wall Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I come to In 2009, 9 percent of all U.S. patent Street Journal article, Army LTC the floor to speak in support of legisla- cases were filed in one particular Fed- Jason Amerine contacted Judiciary tion I introduced, the Venue Equity eral district. By comparison, in 2015, Committee staff. He is a decorated war and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act, that number increased to just over 44 hero who reached out to Congressman or VENUE Act, that addresses patent percent. That is an increase of over 400 HUNTER, Senator JOHNSON, and to my venue reform. percent. Again, the increase went from office, to raise concerns about ineffec- Patents are an important part of our 9 percent in 2009 to 44 percent in 2015. tive hostage-recovery efforts. He al- economy and are vital to promoting in- In addition, of the cases brought in leged that the FBI was involved in a novation and spurring growth, but the that Federal district in 2015, 95 percent ransom payment made in an effort to patent system is at risk. There is an of those cases were brought by non- recover SGT Bowe Bergdahl. ever-increasing problem of patent law- practicing entities. Such a distortion To be clear, the U.S. Government suits brought by nonpracticing enti- in case distribution is problematic, es- should take all appropriate measures ties, also known as patent trolls. This pecially when the venue has no real to recover American hostages. problem is exacerbated by plaintiffs connection to the alleged infringement But those measures cannot include being able to handpick friendly judicial at issue. ransom payments that end up funding venues that are otherwise unrelated to One hope for relief was the Federal more terrorist operations. the alleged infringement. An article in circuit case in TC Heartland, but after Ransom payments are big business the Harvard Business Review states the court’s decision on April 29 de- for terrorist groups. According to a that ‘‘patent trolls cost defendant clined to impose more stringent venue 2014 investigation by the New York firms $29 billion per year in direct out- restrictions in patent cases, it appears Times, Al Qaeda and its affiliates have of-pocket costs’’ and ‘‘in aggregate, judicial relief will have to wait. There- taken in at least $125 million from kid- patent litigation destroys over $60 bil- fore, this decision has only made the napping for ransom since 2008. lion in firm wealth each year.’’ need for congressional action on venue ISIS also takes in huge amounts It is clear these types of abuses im- even more important. I hope it will from ransom payments. The United Na- pose substantial costs on the economy bring renewed attention to patent tions estimated that ISIS collected be- and simply cannot be ignored any venue reform and the VENUE Act in tween $35 and $45 million in ransom longer. the Senate. payments in 2014 alone. Additionally, according to a 2013 While there are a number of solutions This is a serious threat to our na- White House patent report, the bulk of to the overall patent troll problem, tional security.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.051 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5067 In 2012, David S. Cohen, who was the the administration failed to share ransom payment to al Qaeda in an attempt Treasury Department’s Under Sec- those classified parts of the policies to recover Dr. Weinstein? retary for Terrorism and Financial In- with the Committee. 3. Did the FBI provide other intelligence to telligence at the time, explained why Think about that. The FBI plays a enable the ransom payment? If so, what in- telligence was provided? To whom was it pro- in a presentation on the issue. key role in hostage-recovery efforts. vided? He said: The Judiciary Committee is respon- 4. What other steps, if any, did the FBI Ransom payments lead to future sible for overseeing the FBI. Yet, the take to facilitate the ransom payment? kidnappings, and future kidnappings lead to administration refuses to even tell the 5. What steps, if any, did the FBI take in additional ransom payments. Committee in full what its written preparation for a potential release of Dr. And it all builds the capacity of terrorist policies say. That kind of stonewalling Weinstein following the ransom payment to organizations to conduct attacks. is unacceptable. secure his safe return to the United States? Al Qaeda affiliates use ransom money to 6. What happened to the ransom money help fund the full range of their activities, I referred the matter to the Inspector General for the Department of Justice after Dr. Weinstein was not released? including recruiting and indoctrinating new 7. What steps, if any, did the FBI take to members, paying salaries, establishing train- last October. In February, he informed secure a return of funds to the Weinstein ing camps, acquiring weapons and commu- me that his office had opened an initial family? nications gear and helping to support the inquiry. That inquiry is ongoing. My 8. Has the FBI been involved in any trans- next generation of violent extremist groups. investigation continues as well. fer of money in connection with attempts to Paying ransoms incentivizes terror- Yesterday I sent another letter to secure the release of hostages held by al ists to kidnap more people, and it funds Attorney General Lynch and Director Qaeda, the Taliban, the Haqqani network, their terrorist attacks. Comey seeking complete answers to ISIS, or associated forces? The administration says it is still my questions and complete copies of 9. What are the FBI’s policies and proce- U.S. policy for the government to deny the policy documents. dures relating to ransom payments, whether by the U.S. Government or third parties, in hostage-takers the benefits of ransom. If the public reports are accurate, hostage recovery efforts? But its policy on helping others make then there is a very real possibility 10. What audit procedures, if any, are in ransom payments is murky. that the FBI has helped send millions place to ensure FBI compliance with these If the FBI pays lip-service to the no- of dollars to al Qaeda and ISIS. That policies, procedures, and all applicable law? ransom policy by not making pay- money inevitably was used to help ter- 11. Have those audit procedures, if they ments itself, but facilitates payments rorists kill more innocent people. exist, revealed any violation of FBI policies, by others, then the financial incentive The Judiciary committee needs all procedures, or applicable law? Has the FBI for terrorists to kidnap people remains the facts to get to the bottom of this. otherwise learned of such violations? the same. 12. If any violations were found, what re- The FBI should cooperate. The Depart- medial or punitive actions were taken? The Judiciary Committee has juris- ment of Justice should cooperate. The 13. What is the status of the FBI’s current diction over the Department of Justice, White House should cooperate. hostage recovery efforts for those hostages including the FBI. FBI Director Comey and Attorney believed to be held by terrorist groups? The FBI’s hostage-recovery efforts, General Lynch should fully respond to 14. Is FBI facilitation of ransom payments including any facilitated ransom pay- all the questions in my May 2015 letter. by the families of hostages being considered ments, must be subject to constitu- I ask unanimous consent that a copy as an option in those recovery efforts? tional oversight by the committee. of that letter be printed in the RECORD. Please number your responses to match The Justice Department has failed to There being no objection, the mate- their corresponding questions. Please also fully cooperate with the committee’s provide FBI personnel to brief the Judiciary rial was ordered to be printed in the Committee on these issues after you have inquiries. RECORD, as follows: provided your responses, but in any event no In May of last year I wrote to the At- U.S. SENATE, later than May 22, 2015. If you have any ques- torney General. COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, tions about this request, please feel free to I asked several questions about the Washington, DC, May 1, 2015. contact Patrick Davis of my Committee FBI’s alleged involvement in facili- Hon. LORETTA LYNCH, staff. Thank you for your attention to this tating payments to terrorist groups. Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, important matter. Among other things, I asked: ‘‘Has Washington, DC. Sincerely, the FBI been involved in any transfer DEAR ATTORNEY GENERAL LYNCH: I am CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, of money in connection with attempts writing in regard to the Federal Bureau of Chairman. Investigation’s policies and practices regard- to secure the release of hostages held Mr. GRASSLEY. There is no excuse ing ransom payments in hostage recovery ef- for stonewalling oversight, but it is es- by al Qaeda, the Taliban, the Haqqani forts. On April 29, 2015, the Wall Street Jour- network, ISIS, or associated forces?’’ nal, citing unnamed senior U.S. officials, re- pecially inexcusable in a matter as im- The Justice Department failed to re- ported that ‘‘the Federal Bureau of Inves- portant as this. It is shocking that the spond for 5 months. tigation helped facilitate a 2012 ransom pay- only answer the FBI can come up with In the meantime, the President ment to al Qaeda from the family of kid- to these allegations is silence. Burying issued Executive Order 13698 and Presi- napped aid worker Warren Weinstein[.]’’ The our heads in the sand does not make dential Policy Directive 30. Those es- article alleges that, although the FBI claims the issue go away. it did not directly approve or authorize a tablished a new hostage-recovery pol- If our government is assisting in pay- ransom payment, it nonetheless ‘‘vetted a ing ransom money to terrorists, Con- icy as the result of an interagency re- Pakistani middleman used by the family to view. transport the money and provided other in- gress needs to know, the public needs Then, 5 months after I sent my ques- telligence to enable the exchange.’’ The arti- to know. tions to the Attorney General, the Jus- cle also quoted U.S. officials as saying that, The government officials involved tice Department finally sent me a re- ‘‘the family was particularly encouraged by need to be accountable. The facts can- sponse. That response failed to answer the ransom option when the FBI said it was not be hidden from the FBI’s oversight my questions. Instead, the response probably the best chance to win Mr. committee. The policies implementing just summarized the public documents Weinstein’s release.’’ Another recent news our laws on this topic cannot be kept article reported that the government ‘‘is re- released by the administration when it viewing its policy preventing families of hos- secret from the FBI’s oversight com- announced its new hostage-recovery tages to pay ransom to kidnappers[.]’’ mittee. policy. In order to evaluate the FBI’s policies and I suggest the absence of a quorum. Merely pointing to publicly available procedures related to ransom payments to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The documents is not good faith coopera- terrorist organizations as part of hostage re- clerk will call the roll. tion with independent fact finding. So I covery efforts, please provide the Committee The senior assistant legislative clerk wrote to the White House last fall. with answers to the following questions by proceeded to call the roll. I asked that the administration pro- May 15, 2015: Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask 1. Was the FBI involved in a payment of a vide the committee the classified parts ransom in an attempt to recover Dr. unanimous consent that the order for of the new hostage-recovery policy, Weinstein? the quorum call be rescinded. PPD–30, as well as the classified part of 2. Did the FBI vet a Pakistani middleman The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the policy it replaced, NSPD–12. But for the Weinstein family to use in making a objection, it is so ordered.

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Sherratt. bald head of the statue for good luck. wealth and a grateful nation, I join my Jerry was the former mayor of Cedar Jerry was delighted by this gesture. colleagues today in recognizing and City and the 13th president of Southern He was a good-natured man who saw commending Dr. Harold E. Utah University. He passed away last the humor in having his bald head Shufflebarger for over seven decades of week, leaving behind an unparalleled rubbed by hundreds of students as they service to his country and to his com- legacy that will forever bless his home- entered the library to study each day. munity. We keep Dr. Shufflebarger’s town and the great State of Utah. In addition to being a fun-loving and health in our thoughts and prayers, A man of abundant energy and un- jovial president, Jerry was also a and we wish him; his wife, Hazel; his wavering enthusiasm, Jerry trans- strong leader who was willing to roll daughter, Alicia; his son, Eric; and his formed the town of Cedar City. The up his sleeves and get in the trenches four grandchildren the best. fruits of his service can be found year after year to help his community. f throughout the city, including the tre- Jerry loved Cedar City. He once ex- TRIBUTE TO EDWARD AND mendous growth of Southern Utah Uni- pressed his deep emotional attachment MAXINE HANDZIAK versity, the building of a new airport to his community in a simple yet pro- terminal, the success of the Utah found way: ‘‘These roots, they grab Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Shakespeare Festival, the founding of hold.’’ wish to pay tribute to a uniquely Ken- the Utah Summer Games, the incep- Our State was well served by the tuckian love story. It is a story that tion of the Livestock and Heritage Fes- deep roots and leadership of this re- began in the tumult of World War II tival, the organization of the Story- markable man. I will deeply miss my and still continues to this day, more book Cavalcade Parade, and the estab- good friend Jerry Sherratt and the than 70 years later. I speak of the lov- lishment of the American Children’s kindness and support he always ex- ing relationship and marriage of Ed- Festival. These and so many other tended to me throughout my service. ward and Maxine Handziak, of Win- achievements owe their success to the He made an indelible impression on me chester, KY. leadership of Mayor Sherratt. He was and on all those who were blessed to In 1943, America faced the Axis Pow- truly Cedar City’s most enthusiastic know him. Jerry personified every- ers in World War II. Many Americans cheerleader and one of Southern Utah thing that is good about our State and bravely wore their country’s uniform University’s most cherished presidents. its people. in the fight for freedom and democ- Jerry served as the mayor of Cedar f racy. Two of those Americans were na- City for two terms, implementing tive Kentuckian Maxine Hamon and groundbreaking initiatives and infus- TRIBUTE TO DR. HAROLD E. her suitor Edward Handziak. ing a new energy into the city. In rec- SHUFFLEBARGER Edward was in the U.S. military and ognition of the world-famous Utah Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I stationed in Stillwater, OK. Maxine, Shakespeare Festival, he coined the wish to pay tribute to my constituent, who had volunteered for the Women’s term Festival City USA to attract visi- Dr. Harold E. Shufflebarger, for his ex- Reserve in the U.S. Navy, was also sta- tors to the city. The tourists came in emplary dedication to duty and service tioned there. The two met in a chance droves. Over the course of his public to the U.S. Navy and to the United encounter at a roller skating rink. service, Jerry oversaw the fast growth States of America. He has spent his life Edward was smitten with the young of Cedar City’s neighborhoods and serving his Nation and his community, Kentuckian, and when he was sent helped lead efforts to improve the and I would like to recognize him abroad to serve in Europe he did not city’s transportation infrastructure at today. forget her. He wrote her letters faith- a time of increased demand. With his Harold Shufflebarger was born and fully. Even when shrapnel injured his trademark smile and charismatic per- raised in Grayson, KY. At the age of 20, writing hand, he wrote her with his left sonality, he quickly became a beloved he became a Navy corpsman, serving hand. He knew, when he returned to public servant who would give his all from 1943–1945 as part of the 4th Divi- America, that he wanted to marry her. to the good of the city and its citizens. sion, 24th Marines. Dr. Shufflebarger’s As soon as the war was over, Edward Jerry’s academic career stands on its combat record in World War II was ex- came home and proposed. And it turns own. He was a graduate of Branch Agri- emplary; in the short space of one year, out that, when he fell in love with cultural College, which later became he participated in four major amphib- Maxine, he fell in love with her home- Southern Utah University. He received ious assaults, during which his unit town of Winchester as well and longed a bachelor’s degree in elementary edu- won two Presidential citations. In Feb- to return. A job with Gulf Oil delayed cation and a master’s degree in edu- ruary 1944, he conducted an assault those plans, with his career sending cational administration before serving landing onto Roi-Namur Island in the him all over the country. The in his first leadership position at Utah northern part of the Kwajalein atoll of Handziaks finally settled down in Win- State University. He would later re- the Marshall Islands. From June to Au- chester in 1985. turn to his first alma mater to serve as gust 1944, Dr. Shufflebarger assaulted Today the couple has been happily Southern Utah University’s president onto the Saipan and Tinian Islands of married for more than 70 years, and from 1982 to 1997. While at the helm, the Northern Mariana Islands. Harold’s they have three children, three grand- SUU saw the largest increase in stu- heroic actions culminated in the his- children, and four great-grandchildren. dent population and facilities in its toric amphibious assault onto the is- Maxine’s granddaughter still has her history, setting the pace for many land of Iwo Jima in February of 1945. grandmother’s roller skates from that years to come. Perhaps one of Jerry’s After valiantly serving his country, fateful day when she met Edward. proudest moments came when he suc- Dr. Shufflebarger returned home to I am honored to represent the cessfully lobbied to turn Southern Grayson, KY, and became a family Handziaks here in the U.S. Senate and Utah State College into Southern Utah practitioner. For over 50 years, he want to wish them every happiness and University. The crowning jewel of Jer- served as a physician in northeastern thank them for their service. I am sure ry’s tenure was the building of the Cen- Kentucky, a region without many med- my colleagues join me in expressing trum—a basketball arena and special ical providers. gratitude for their service as well. events center on campus. Dr. Shufflebarger has served his com- They truly represent the finest of Ken- Jerry’s contributions to the univer- munity throughout his life. He founded tucky. sity were memorialized with the nam- a regional radio station that won four Mr. President, an area publication, ing of Southern Utah University’s Ger- National Association of Broadcasters the Winchester Sun, published a com- ald R. Sherratt Library. Today the li- Crystal Radio Awards for community pelling article on Edward and Maxine’s brary stands as a constant reminder of service, and he served as mayor of love story. I ask unanimous consent

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BY WORLD WAR II SHARE STORY OF THEIR The story still makes him laugh, although Dr. Hayden faces numerous chal- NEARLY 70-YEAR ROMANCE he said that he immediately loved the town, lenges as she begins her tenure as Li- (By Rachel Parsons) and actually encouraged Maxine to move brarian of Congress. She must find back there. When Edward Handziak met Maxine ways to improve the Library’s efforts He also found the Hamons to be ‘‘two gra- Hamon in 1943, he fell for her right away. to digitize its materials and preserve cious people.’’ Literally. digital content. And she must find ‘‘They accepted him as if they’d known The two were at a roller skating rink in him forever,’’ Maxine said. ways to improve the public’s access to Stillwater, Okla., when Edward skated by The couple married at the Hamons’ home the Library’s incredible collection Maxine. That also happened to be the time after Maxine was discharged, and moved through effective and responsible he lost his balance and took a spill. changes. I am committed to helping ‘‘I liked to go roller skating, mainly be- back to Massachusetts. It didn’t take long, cause I liked the music they played. I was however, for Edward to start thinking about her achieve those goals. skating right along, and I fell in front of her. Winchester. ‘‘It seemed more progressive. I also encourage Dr. Hayden to work So, the story is, I fell for her,’’ Edward said. There were subdivisions and everything with me to promote access to govern- He and Maxine were both stationed in down there, and there wasn’t in New Eng- ment-funded research and information Stillwater with the United States military land,’’ Edward said. prepared by the Congressional Re- during World War II. Maxine and her friend His wish to live in Maxine’s hometown was granted, but only briefly. A job with Gulf Oil search Service, CRS. I have introduced Ann Marie Bush Carter were living in Win- bipartisan legislation to make CRS re- chester when World War II broke out and, sent the Handziaks traveling all over the country. In 1985, they were finally able to ports available online while respecting after seeing their older brothers join the the important advisory role that CRS Navy, the two decided to join the Women Ac- settle in Winchester, on Churchill Drive, cepted for Volunteer Emergency Service long-term. provides to Congress. The status quo— (WAVES), a division of the Navy. Maxine ‘‘I enjoyed seeing all the places and meet- where the public can only access these was 20 years old at the time. ing all the new people. He wanted to come reports by paying hefty subscription Edward Handziak was living in Massachu- back more so than I did,’’ Maxine said. fees to third parties—is bad policy, and Both Maxine and Edward say they have en- setts when he was drafted at the age of 20. He I look forward to working with Dr. and Maxine were both sent to Oklahoma joyed their 66 years of marriage and can re- member few disagreements. They have three Hayden to find solutions to make this A&M College, now Oklahoma State Univer- meaningful resource available more sity, for training. There were numerous serv- children, Ronald, Donald and Peggy; three ice men and women on the campus for spe- grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. broadly to schools and individual citi- cialized training at that time, Edward said. ‘‘I guess I’ll keep her now,’’ Edward said. zens. ‘‘Stillwater was a small town, kind of like f The Library also needs Congress’s as- sistance to reauthorize its film and Winchester, with a movie house and a skat- CONFIRMATION OF CARLA ing rink,’’ Edward said. sound recording preservation pro- Maxine was an avid skater and carried her HAYDEN grams, which preserve important mate- roller skates with her wherever she traveled Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today the rials that would otherwise disappear or for the WAVES. Senate confirmed Dr. Carla Hayden to be destroyed through the passage of Her granddaughter still has the skates be the 14th Librarian of Congress. This time. I have introduced bipartisan leg- today. is an historic moment, as Dr. Hayden After their initial meeting at the roller islation to reauthorize these programs skating rink, Edward and Maxine began dat- becomes the first woman and the first that I hope members of the Rules Com- ing. African American to serve in this im- mittee and the Congress will strongly ‘‘I was shy and not very aggressive with portant capacity. I congratulate Dr. support. The Library’s work on girls, but with her, I skated with her the rest Hayden and look forward to working digitization and preservation can and of the session,’’ Edward said. with her to help the Library of Con- should be a model for the world. Eventually, Edward was sent overseas, gress continue building its legacy as a Finally, during her confirmation fighting in Marseilles, France, to replace in- great American institution. hearing and in follow-up questions fantrymen training for the D-Day invasion, June 6, 1944. As she assumes her new office, Dr. asked of Dr. Hayden, much attention Maxine was sent to Washington, D.C., for Hayden will be able to draw on her has been paid to the relationship be- secretarial work, but Edward wrote to her years of experience leading the Enoch tween the Library of Congress and the every day. Because he was injured twice, the Pratt Free Library in Baltimore. Copyright Office, which has long been letter writing could be tedious at times, in- Through her leadership, the library has housed within the Library. Diverse cluding trying to use his left hand after his become more accessible to members of stakeholders have called to modernize right hand was hurt by shrapnel. There also the community through expanded after the functioning of the Copyright Office, was a period of time when he couldn’t lie on school programs and career mentoring. to ensure that it, much like the Li- his back, also because of shrapnel. The inju- ries earned him a Purple Heart with an oak As she powerfully testified during her brary, can best serve the public in the leaf cluster. confirmation hearing before the Rules digital age. I hope that Dr. Hayden will ‘‘I wasn’t a good letter writer,’’ Maxine Committee, the Enoch Pratt Free Li- serve as a helpful collaborator as I and said. brary also served as a safe haven last other Members of Congress consider When the war ended in the spring of 1945, summer when the city of Baltimore ex- how to accomplish that goal. Among Edward was stationed in Austria and Maxine perienced painful unrest following the the most pressing issues is how best was still in Washington, D.C. By that time, death of Freddie Gray. Her leadership the Library’s and Copyright Office’s in- Edward knew he wanted to marry Maxine, so has shown the transformative power of formation technology, IT, systems can as soon as he was discharged, he returned home to Massachusetts and bought a ring. libraries, and I am optimistic that she be improved to address widely recog- He went to visit Maxine in Washington, D.C., will use that knowledge and expertise nized shortcomings. As Dr. Hayden to propose, although, after 66 years of mar- at the Library of Congress to the ben- takes office, I encourage her to care- riage, neither can recall much about that efit of all Americans. fully consider how to solve these prob- day. Since I received my first library card lems, knowing that the two entities’ IT ‘‘I assumed when I came back, I was going at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in needs may be vastly different and a so- to be with her,’’ Edward said. Montpelier, VT, I have loved libraries. lution that works for the Library’s col- Because Maxine couldn’t leave her post in A library is a place where everyone fits lection management may be ill-suited Washington, Edward traveled to Winchester alone to introduce himself to his future in and the possibilities are limitless. for the particular issues facing the mother and father-in-law. The Library of Congress occupies a spe- Copyright Office. It is far more impor- The Hamons lived on Lexington Road, and cial place within our country. It is our tant that these IT issues be resolved Edward got a taxi after arriving on the train. Nation’s treasured repository for mil- correctly, particularly in light of the

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They got energized by tackling what to working together with her and once ters is performance. others might think was impossible.’’ again congratulate her on this historic I supported the $750 million that Con- Zetterstrom, an elderly widow when she accomplishment. gress approved last year to implement set out to restore endangered ospreys to Vermont in the late ’80s, was a feisty vision- f the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America and look forward to ary who took her fight to politicians, fisher- RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN receiving the multiyear spend plan re- men, utility executives and community lead- HONDURAS ers to build support for her effort. She ex- quired by the Consolidated Appropria- posed the danger of venturing too close to Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, yester- tions Act, 2017, spelling out with suffi- osprey nests by shooting video and sending it day I made a statement about the situ- cient detail and clarity the administra- to local TV stations, educated school- ation in Honduras, where the March 3 tion’s plans for using those funds. children, and ultimately inspired an effort assassination of environmental activist f that resulted in ospreys’ removal from Berta Caceres remains under investiga- Vermont’s endangered species list. TRIBUTE TO JAMES EHLERS tion. I also mentioned the brutal kill- Like Zetterstrom, Ehlers has been an envi- ronmental advocate for decades, and has led ing last week of Lesbia Janeth Urquia. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, Vermont environmental advocate James Ehlers LCI since 1999. He took LCI—little more than In that statement, I said that Ms. a Father’s Day fishing derby—and turned it Urquia was a member of the organiza- has won the prestigious 2016 into a broad lake-focused environmental tion COPINH, which stands for the Zetterstrom Environmental Award, an group with tens of thousands of supporters. Civic Council of Popular and Indige- honor presented annually by Green The annual LCI derby has become one of the nous Organizations of Honduras. Ac- Mountain Power Company. I know leading fishing derbies in the nation, while cording to information I received James well from having worked for LCI’s focus has grown to include lake-advo- most of the last two decades to protect cacy, education, cleanup and restoration. today, she was not a member of LCI operates Lake Champlain’s first and COPINH. However, it is my under- and restore Lake Champlain. I have often found myself as the focus of his only pollution-prevention boat, removing standing that she had been active with waste from recreational boats to reduce ille- other supporters of COPINH in oppos- unrelenting vision to achieve a ‘‘swim- gal dumping. Ehlers ensured continuation of ing the construction of a hydroelectric mable, fishable, drinkable’’ Lake the state’s lake trout and salmon restoration project along the Chinacla River. Champlain, and I agree with that vi- program by working with the Vermont Gov- Whether Ms. Urquia’s environmental sion. ernor’s Office, the Great Lakes Fisheries activism was related to her death is a Since his earliest days with Lake Commission, commissioner of the Depart- question that remains unresolved. Champlain International, LCI, James ment of Fish & Wildlife, and Senator Patrick Leahy’s office. Similarly, he brought to- Three suspects in the case were ar- has made it his mission to restore Lake Champlain fisheries. In recent years, gether landowners, lawmakers, scientists, rested in the past 24 hours, one of and public stakeholders to effect stronger whom is reportedly her brother-in-law. James has broadened his work and the mission of LCI to also address many Clean Water Act rules for the benefit of Lake According to press reports, the murder Champlain. of Ms. Urquia may have been the result known and suspected lake pollutants, Ehlers has built a reputation as a tough, of a family dispute over inheritance, to prevent the spread of invasive spe- focused and effective leader. In 2010, Sen. but the investigation is only in an cies, and to tackle many other issues Leahy lauded Ehlers’ efforts following a fed- eral appropriation to help the lake. He said, early stage. affecting the our beloved Lake, which is also known as the jewel of New Eng- ‘‘Your work at Lake Champlain Inter- This case reminds us, again, of the national has been instrumental in securing unacceptable amount of violence in land. Named for the famed osprey advo- the future of Lake Champlain. All of us who Honduras and the history of impunity cate, Meeri Zetterstrom, the GMP- enjoy its waters every year are very grateful in that country. This is a pervasive for your dedication. Many thanks for the Zetterstrom Environmental Award is problem in each of the Northern Tri- work that you do.’’ presented annually to one person, busi- angle countries, as well as Mexico. For his part, Ehlers said he is proud of his ness, group, or nonprofit to honor a sig- Homicides rarely result in conviction focus on lake improvement and environ- nificant contribution to Vermont’s en- mental advocacy, and honored to receive the or punishment, unless there is inter- vironment. It is accompanied by a Zetterstrom Award, but more proud of all national attention. Corruption is per- $2,500 donation to the winner’s environ- those behind the scenes who don’t get the vasive within the police and other pub- mental cause. For James, of course, credit they deserve for making his work pos- lic and private institutions. The courts sible—the volunteers, members, staff, and that is the Lake Champlain ecosystem. are not as immune from political pres- benefactors. The hard work that makes this award ‘‘It’s an honor to receive this award from sure as they should be. These are prob- so well-earned by Mr. Ehlers is detailed lems that will take years to effectively Green Mountain Power. And frankly, unex- in an article published this month in pected. I am just one member of a team—a address, as they require, among other The St. Albans Messenger. team deeply committed to truly sustainable things, building professional, account- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- communities. We’ll use the funds received to able police forces and ending the role sent that this article be printed in the support our important education programs of the military in civilian law enforce- RECORD. at LCI and recruit more people to the team ment, strengthening the Office of the There being no objection, the mate- necessary to effect real change, the transi- Attorney General, and reinforcing the rial was ordered to be printed in the tion to an economy that protects water rath- er than the current one predicated on its pol- independence of the judiciary. RECORD, as follows: It also requires strong support by lution. We have made gains in recent years, [From the St. Albans Messenger, July 1, 2016] but it’s not enough. Lake Champlain is more governments of the rights of civil soci- LCI’S EHLERS RECOGNIZED BY GMP than a place to recreate. The lake sustains ety and particularly journalists, A man once called Lake Champlain’s loud- our cities with drinking water and supports human rights defenders, and social ac- est advocate is being honored for his tireless habitat essential to our state’s unique envi- tivists who peacefully protest govern- devotion to Vermont’s most important body ronment,’’ Ehlers said. ‘‘Meeri had a vision ment policies they disagree with. This of water. James Ehlers, executive director of and saw it to completion, and Vermont is support has been notably absent in the Lake Champlain International, was pre- better for it. Like Meeri and so many others past, and it is fundamental to any de- sented with the GMP-Zetterstrom Environ- out there, we must continue the hard work mocracy. mental Award for his unwavering efforts to ahead to reverse the effects of centuries of The United States has a strong inter- protect and improve Lake Champlain. The pollution in Lake Champlain. This will take time, but there are important steps we can est in helping Honduras and the other award, named for famed osprey advocate Meeri Zetterstrom, comes with $2,500 to sup- take now so that future generations will Central American countries address port LCI’s work. have the benefit of this critical natural re- the culture of lawlessness that has en- ‘‘As with Meeri Zetterstrom, grit, a big source. As Cousteau said many years ago, gulfed them and in reversing the mi- voice, and a thick skin are key elements of and it is as valid now as it was then, there is

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His long career illustrates his Tower Program is a clear example of a LCI is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non- deep belief in unity and that we, as na- cost-efficient program that provides es- profit organization actively involved in tions, can accomplish more together sential safety services. In fact, accord- shaping the future of Lake Champlain’s than we could dream of achieving ing to FAA statistics, towers in this water and fisheries health for the well-being alone. program are responsible for 28 percent of the people who depend on it today and to- Marcelle and I are lucky to count morrow. To protect, restore, and revitalize of air traffic and utilize only 14 percent Lake Champlain and its communities, LCI Peter Westmacott and his wife, Susie, of total funding. educates, advocates, and motivates to ensure among our friends and are proud of him Montanans are fully aware of the that Lake Champlain is swimmable, drink- for earning this prestigious honor. I need for safe and reliable transpor- able, and fishable, understanding that wanted to share with the Senate the tation services. They are also all too healthy water resources are essential for a full citation from the Queen’s 2016 aware of the wasteful and careless healthy economy and a healthy community. Birthday Honours for Diplomatic Serv- spending by our Federal Government. The GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award, first presented in 2010 shortly after ices: ‘‘Peter Westmacott has success- Ensuring the Contract Tower Program Zetterstrom’s death, was created to honor fully and relentlessly pursued British is fully utilized is a commonsense solu- her legacy and recognize others who follow interests at the highest levels of inter- tion that addresses both of these her example. Past award recipients include national diplomacy, including over the issues. I call on my Senate colleagues Sally Laughlin, a leading wildlife advocate last ten years through three important to join me in supporting this vital pro- and scientist whose work was instrumental relationships for the UK—the USA, gram. in restoring three species of endangered birds France and Turkey. He has used every in Vermont; Michael Smith, the founder of f Rutland’s Pine Hill Park; Margaret Fowle, aspect of modern diplomacy—political, who leads Vermont’s peregrine falcon res- prosperity, soft power and leadership— CLIMATE CHANGE toration program; the Lake Champlain Com- to deliver high impact outcomes for mittee, which for five decades has used the UK. In each of these most recent Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I science-based advocacy, education and col- roles he has faced difficult challenges wish to speak about the importance of laboration to protect and improve Lake to deliver for the UK whether it be recognizing the reality of climate Champlain; and Kelly Stettner, who founded deepening the bilateral relationship at change. the Black River Action Team, which pro- the highest levels or persuading part- The truth is that manmade climate tects the Black River in southeastern change is real. This past May was the Vermont; and Roy Pilcher, co-founder of ners to work with the UK on difficult issues. He has been one of the UK’s planet’s warmest May in the 136-year Rutland County Audubon. history of weather records. In fact, the f leading and most accomplished British Ambassadors of his generation.’’ last 13 months in a row all set world TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR PETER I thank Peter and Susie for their records for hottest average tempera- WESTMACOTT many achievements and dedication to tures. Last year was the planet’s hot- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I wanted strengthening the special relationship test recorded year, and the last two to share with my friends in the Senate between the United States and United decades include the 19 hottest years on some news from across the pond. Sir Kingdom. record. Sea levels rose 7 inches in the last century. And, since the beginning Peter Westmacott, who served as Brit- f ish Ambassador to the United States of the industrial era, the acidity of the from 2012 until January of this year, FAA CONTRACT TOWER PROGRAM oceans has increased by 26 percent, was recently bestowed the high honor Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I want which could destabilize the food chain. of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of to applaud the passage of the Federal My own home State of California is Saint Michael and Saint George for his Aviation Administration FAA Reau- seeing firsthand the effects of higher services to British diplomacy. In other thorization, as it strengthens security, temperatures and changing precipita- words, Sir Peter is now a ‘‘super provides for critical aviation infra- tion patterns. We are in the midst of an knight.’’ structure, and maintains access to af- epic drought, which scientists say has Sir Peter has served British diplo- fordable travel for Montanans as well been made 15–20 percent worse due to matic interests at home and abroad for as the rest of the country. However, human-induced changes in the climate. decades. His commitment and dedica- while many important provisions were This has made a drought into a dis- tion to peaceful cooperation in the addressed in the FAA reauthorization, aster. The wildfires in California are international community is unparal- improvements to the Federal Contract made even more terrifying by the hot, leled. Sir Peter first came to Wash- Tower Program that I advocated for dry conditions. And the fire season now ington, DC, as Counsellor for Political were not included. lasts 75 days longer than just 10 years and Public Affairs in Washington, a po- There are currently 253 airports in 46 ago, resulting in more and larger fires. sition he held from 1993 to 1996, after States that participate in the Contract As urgent as this issue is, it is not a which he returned home to serve as Di- Tower Program, including three air- surprise. We have seen these changes rector for the Americas at the Foreign ports in my home State of Montana. coming from a long way off. Scientists and Commonwealth Office. The Contract Tower Program is a employed by the oil company Exxon From 2002 to 2006, Sir Peter prime example of a successful govern- were warning the company’s leadership Westmacott served as Her Majesty’s ment-industry partnership and pro- about climate change as early as 1977, Ambassador to Turkey. His experience vides safety and air traffic efficiency writing that: ‘‘There is general sci- and unwavering commitment to diplo- benefits to airports across our country. entific agreement that the most likely macy were instrumental as he navi- The Bozeman, Kalispell, and Mis- manner in which mankind is influ- gated difficult and tragic waters fol- soula airports in Montana count on the encing the global climate is through lowing the November 2003 terrorist at- Contract Tower Program to provide es- carbon dioxide release from the burn- tack on the British Embassy in Tur- sential and cost-effective services. ing of fossil fuels.’’ key. He also fostered diplomatic dis- That is why I introduced an amend- Even before that, White House sci- cussions surrounding Turkey’s can- ment in the Senate passed FAA reau- entific advisers first cautioned about didacy as a member of the European thorization bill that would protect con- climate change in 1965, explaining that Union. Beginning in 2007, Sir Peter tract towers and require the FAA to re- carbon dioxide from fossil fuels would served as Her Majesty’s ambassador to spond to airports when additional con- ‘‘almost certainly cause significant France, where he promoted diplomacy, trol staff and hours are needed. Unfor- changes’’ and ‘‘could be deleterious trade, and investments between France tunately, this 14-month FAA author- from the point of view of human and the U.K. ization extension legislation does not beings.’’

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The Mid Atlantic Farm Credit’s are still plentiful and cheap in many change and start building sustainable dedication and commitment to their parts of the world, and there is every energy, water, and transportation in- customers goes above and beyond their reason to believe that both will be con- frastructure. This transformation will responsibilities in agriculture credit sumed by industry as long as it pays to be good for our businesses and commu- and funding. do so.’’ nities, and it is what the next genera- I am delighted and honored to recog- Despite the overwhelming scientific tion needs. nize the Mid Atlantic Farm Credit and evidence, many in the Senate refuse to f the Farm Credit System, which for the accept that climate change is caused past 100 years has helped meet the 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE by human activity. During the Key- credit and financial service needs of FARM CREDIT SYSTEM stone Pipeline debate at the end of rural communities and allowed Amer- 2014, a majority of Senators revealed Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, today I ican agriculture to flourish in Dela- they were in denial about climate wish to celebrate the 100th anniversary ware and across these United States of change. Over the course of three votes of the Farm Credit System and to rec- America. on resolutions concerning climate ognize the important contributions of f change. All but one Senator could the Mid Atlantic Farm Credit to Dela- agree that climate change is ‘‘real.’’ ware’s farmers and communities. RECOGNIZING THE WYOMING AIR However, only 14 Republican Senators When President Woodrow Wilson NATIONAL GUARD agreed that human activity contrib- signed the Federal Farm Loan Act of Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, it is utes to climate change, and only five of 1916, he created a robust and reliable a privilege to recognize the Wyoming those Republican Senators would agree source of credit for American farmers Air National Guard as it celebrates its that human activity significantly con- and ranchers that would come to serve 70th anniversary. tributes to climate change. This denial our rural communities for a century. The Wyoming Air National Guard of the link between our greenhouse gas Since its founding, the Farm Credit has boasts a legacy of service that spans emissions and climate change makes supported farming operations large and decades—and generations. Since its for- political action very difficult. small and served as a lifeline for farm- mation, dedicated men and women Several of my colleagues have spoken ers in the face of tremendous hard- from communities throughout Wyo- about organizations and industries ships—including the Great Depression, ming have provided essential support that have actively contributed to the the Second World War, and the farm to our State, Nation, and world during political denial of climate change. crisis of the 1980s. times of trial. This rich history illus- These coordinated campaigns to ob- Today, the Farm Credit System sup- trates Wyoming’s devotion and com- scure the facts and defeat legislative ports farmers and ranchers with a wide mitment to serving our Nation. solutions have succeeded in delaying variety of financial services, including The Wyoming Air National Guard action. crop insurance, appraisal service, life was organized in Cheyenne on August However, whether we act now to fore- insurance, and the leasing of farm-re- 10, 1946, and designated the 187th Fight- stall the worst changes or we are lated vehicles. By providing farm oper- er Group. Three years after formation, forced to react to the refugees and the ations with the financial trust and sup- the 187th was tested. During the Great floods and the fires after the fact, there port they need to get up and running or Blizzard of 1949, the Guard took to the is no escaping that we must reckon survive and thrive through difficult air to aid stranded ranchers, travelers, with the reality of climate change. times, the Farm Credit System has and residents in central and south- Fortunately, we have already dem- been crucial to the ongoing success of eastern Wyoming. Operations Snow- onstrated that political progress is pos- our farmers, rural communities, local bound and Haylift included more than sible. For example, California has im- economies, and national agriculture 200 flyovers to provide much-needed plemented several policies to address sector. The partnership of the Farm supplies, such as food and medicine, to the problem, including a cap-and-trade Credit System with communities those stranded below. In addition, program to return statewide emissions across the Nation throughout the last members of the 187th provided over 550 back to their 1990 levels by 2020, a re- century has helped to build our coun- tons of hay to livestock. newable portfolio standard requiring 50 try’s vibrant and thriving agriculture The members of the Wyoming Air percent renewable electricity by 2030, sector. National Guard have provided mission regulations to double energy efficiency Across the country, the Farm Credit support in nearly every national mili- by 2030, a low-carbon fuel standard to System continues to do a great deal of tary campaign. During the Korean con- reduce greenhouse gas emissions from good for the farmers and farm families flict, Wyoming pilots served around the transportation fuels at least 10 percent who need help the most, ensuring that world in Germany, Japan, and South by 2020, and a program to reach 1 mil- farmers who are young, beginners, or Korea, flying over 1,500 combat mis- lion zero-emission vehicles by 2020. own a small plot have the financial sions. Here is the thing: Even as California footing they need to embark on the dif- The Guard also served valiantly in is implementing these policies, the ficult yet rewarding experience of the face of other major military con- State continues to grow. The State’s starting their own farm operation. By flicts. In 1953, under the threat of nu- economy grew by 2.8 percent last year, supporting organizations such as 4–H clear war, the 187th Fighter Group was and unemployment was reduced by 1.3 and the Future Farmers of America, redesignated as the 187th Fighter Inter- percent. Both of those figures are bet- the Farm Credit System is working to ceptor Squadron. The squadron’s mem- ter than the national average. make a brighter future for our farmers bers trained relentlessly and routinely Combating climate change will grow in the generations to come. executed 5-minute simulation drills to our national economy; ignoring the re- In Delaware, farms and communities prepare for attacks from Russian ality will only weaken it. We will all be rely on the Mid Atlantic Farm Credit bombers. forced to recognize the reality of cli- for those essential services. With 17 During the Vietnam war, the Air mate change sooner or later. The faster branches across Delaware and our Guard flew combat zone missions in we act, the easier it will be to avoid neighboring States of Maryland, Penn- Southeast Asia. In 1966, the group was catastrophic disasters, disruptions, and sylvania, and Virginia, the Mid Atlan- designated as the 153rd Military Airlift dislocations. tic Farm Credit supports over 11,000 Group and later as the 153rd This problem requires the sincere, in- members and today has more than $2.5 Aeromedical Airlift Group. Throughout formed collaboration individuals, busi- billion in outstanding trust. The folks the grueling conflict, Wyoming airmen nesses, and every level of government. there have made a great impact on the flew dangerous missions through rough

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Election after election, it men and women of the 153rd supported Congresswoman Emerson left the Con- was, ‘‘Putting People Before Politics.’’ And the war effort by transporting troops gress, she became the CEO of the Na- it made her a beloved leader as a member of and supplies within the U.S. and in tional Rural Electric Cooperative Asso- Congress. Central and South America. The ciation, NRECA. She worked hard ‘‘Work Days with Jo Ann’’ in the district is Guard’s medical personnel were acti- across the country for the kinds of one of the best examples of how she would stand shoulder to shoulder with her constitu- vated and sent to Saudi Arabia and communities and families she under- ents. Of course, for Work Days, Jo Ann chose were later sent to aid the Kurdish peo- stands so well in our State of Missouri. to call the cattle auction at the sale barn, ple in Iraq during Operation Provide It would be difficult for me to convey deliver UPS packages, serve customers from Comfort. just how great an impact she has al- the drive-through window at McDonald’s, The terrorist attacks of 9/11 dras- ways had on those she encountered bet- and read the St. Louis Cardinals report on tically changed America. The Wyoming ter than the remarks made by Jeffrey the local sports radio station. Air National Guard was the first unit Connor, interim CEO, on June 13 at the Perhaps there were four C’s: Conscience, to resume flying. In addition to trans- Constituents, Caucus, and Cardinals. NRECA summer board meeting. Any way you describe her, the key to Jo porting blood donations around the I ask unanimous consent to have his Ann is her perspective. When Jo Ann came to western United States, the 153rd Airlift remarks printed in the RECORD. NRECA, she did so with a great perspective Wing was deployed in support Oper- There being no objection, the mate- on our membership. It was almost as though ations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi rial was ordered to be printed in the she had gone from one congressional district Freedom. In total, the Wyoming Air RECORD, as follows: in southern Missouri to a bigger one—with 42 million people in it. She knew exactly what National Guard has deployed personnel Today marks the end of Jo Ann’s tenure as to do, and she went right to work. abroad more than 3,700 times since CEO of NRECA, and there is so much for Within six months, she had been up in a which to thank her. 2001. bucket truck, shot an advocacy advertise- Jo Ann has not walked through the doors Today the Wyoming Air National ment for a national audience, opened up of this building since July 29th of last year— Guard continues to be known for its Facebook and social media to the staff, 46 weeks ago. outstanding versatility and integrity. started a strategic planning process, coined And I have said it many times since then: Members remain actively involved in a the term Co-op Nation, and laid down a chal- We miss our leader, but we have not lacked lenge to submit 1 million comments to the wide range of missions in Wyoming, for her leadership. Jo Ann’s influence on Environmental Protection Agency on the the United States, and around the NRECA, our staff members, the work we do world. These operations include pro- Clean Power Plan. and the privilege of serving our member- I bet I’ve heard Jo Ann say this a million viding humanitarian aid, supplies, and ship—those things remained at the core of times: Perception is reality. It’s usually my transportation for servicemembers. Ad- our mission—even in her physical absence. ‘‘reality’’ being generally overruled by her ditionally, the 153rd Airlift Wing pro- Jo Ann and I would start each day with perception of it. vides antiterrorism support worldwide. five minutes to reflect on the events of the Jo Ann uniquely understands the impor- The heroes of the Wyoming Air Na- day before and to contemplate the day tance of NRECA to our members, the reason ahead. And I still make time for that five tional Guard proudly offer aid and sup- we exist. She appreciates the essential part- minutes every day, for her counsel and guid- nership between NRECA and the commu- port to our friends and neighbors at ance, to let her remind me what is truly im- home. One crucial mission, especially nities we serve. portant in our work. If there is one way to summarize Jo Ann’s in the Western United States, is fire- NRECA has been through an incredible contribution here, it is to say that —at a fighting. In 1976, two aircraft were out- amount of change, with Jo Ann leading the critical moment in our history—she changed fitted with the Modular Airborne Fire charge, joyfully. NRECA’s perception of the world and the Fighting System, beginning a long his- Jo Ann has made a remarkable difference world’s perception of NRECA, and therefore tory of exceptional firefighting deploy- in the partnership between NRECA and our she changed our reality. members. She enhanced our reputation in And so she lifted the NRECA International ments. MAFFS has become an essen- Washington DC. And she brought with her: tial tool in our Nation’s efforts to bat- Program into a position of prominence with openness to new ideas, an appetite for inno- our members and in Washington. She began tle forest fires. In 40 years, the Guard vation, transparency and a highly-involved, to build the reputation of NRECA around it. unit has helped extinguish fires from very personal approach. Jo Ann re-energized our communications Washington to Arizona, including the It’s remarkable to me that this organiza- channels and gave our members a fresh voice historic 1988 Yellowstone National tion is so different after just three years, and in Washington. She tackled member engage- Park fire and the 2007 wildfires in Cali- that Jo Ann accomplished that internal ment from the ground up. She re-organized fornia. change even as she spent so much time out our approach to the experience we offer to The Wyoming Air National Guard with our membership. She was everywhere at NRECA members. once. continues to maintain the highest lev- She relished walking up to a member and And she worked constantly. She was avail- asking—point blank—what do you think we els of integrity and reliability when- able all the time, accessible for any reason, can do better at NRECA? ever and wherever they are called to to any individual on our team or in our She understood that doing right is always serve. These dedicated men and women membership. She was ‘‘Always On.’’ more important than being right. She chal- routinely pause their own lives to I’ve been fortunate to see that selfless lenged us to work collaboratively. She made stand tall in the face of danger. Our work ethic in action from the time I joined it possible for us to fail, and then showed us State commends these heroes—and Jo Ann’s congressional staff in 2003. what we could learn from failure. She opened those who came before them—for all She made decisions with the Three C’s in the doors to the CEO office, and she would mind and in order: Her Conscience, Her Con- they have done to protect our most sit and listen for a minute with anyone who stituents, and Her Caucus. asked for her time. Anyone. cherished ideals. She fought for every job in the district. Even small changes in perception make a I encourage my colleagues to join me She fought for the cost of every prescription big difference, though, like the annual picnic in recognizing the Wyoming Air Na- drug. She fought for every inch of four-lane we will enjoy this evening where the NRECA tional Guard’s 70 years of courage, highway. She fought for every veteran who Board members and the Arlington staff, in- commitment, and dedication. needed to see a specialist, every expectant terns and contractors will have a chance to mother who needed a home nursing visit for share a meal and fellowship. f pre-natal care. She fought for every flood Hers has been a short chapter in NRECA’s TRIBUTE TO JO ANN EMERSON and tornado victim. She fought for every long history, but it is a most important one. Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, today I man and woman called to active duty in the We can thank Jo Ann for helping us realize armed services. the exciting possibilities for a united, well- wish to pay tribute to Jo Ann Emerson Her conscience demanded that she rep- informed, ambitious and innovative member- for her tireless dedication and service resent the members of her community, re- ship. For peeling back the layers of NRECA to both her State and her country. I gardless of how they voted or even if they in order to show our members that we are an had the pleasure of serving with Jo voted. She represented her whole constitu- organization full of leadership. For leading

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REMEMBERING HENRY DIAMOND That’s her legacy: Jo Ann prepared us to versary of the town of Georgetown, expand the relationship with our many part- ME. One of Maine’s oldest and most ∑ Mr. ALEXANDER. Mr. President, I ners— relationships in which we are the historic communities, Georgetown was wish to pay tribute to a fellow Ten- trusted resource, champion the cooperative built with a spirit of determination and nessean Henry Diamond, who passed cause and inspire the future. resiliency that still guides the commu- away Sunday, February 21, here in Today, her story joins those of the CEOs nity today, and this tricentennial is a Washington. who made her leadership of this organization time to celebrate the generations of He was a champion for land and possible. Jo Ann would not have had this op- water conservation, a tireless advocate portunity if not for the courage and vision of hard-working and caring people who Clyde Ellis, Robert Partridge, Bob Bergland, have made it such a wonderful place to for the cause of protecting and con- and Glenn English. We all, Jo Ann included, live, work, and raise families. serving some of this country’s greatest look to a future full of promise at NRECA. The year of Georgetown’s incorpora- natural treasures. He had the ability And it is our greatest hope that Jo Ann tion, 1716, was but one milestone in a and personality to work across the po- will continue to improve, and that she will long journey of progress. For thou- litical spectrum with members of both have the opportunity to live a life filled with sands of years, the region where the parties, nongovernmental groups, the blessings of family and the chance to re- mighty Kennebec River meets the sea State and local governments, and oth- flect on her significant accomplishments and ers. many wonderful friendships built over a ca- served as fishing grounds for the reer well-spent in service to others. Etchemin Tribe, and the extensive Named by then Governor Nelson On her behalf, thank you for allowing Jo shell middens and other archeological Rockefeller, Henry was one of the Ann the privilege of leading NRECA. I sites are today a treasure trove of this country’s first commissioners of a know—and she agrees—that this has been ancient history. newly created State environmental de- the highest honor of her distinguished ca- In 1607, the English established Pop- partment. From that beginning, he left reer. ham Colony on the opposite shore of an indelible mark. f the Kennebec. This was an event of I think back to the seminal Outdoor profound importance to Maine and to Recreation Resources Review Commis- HONORING OFFICER MICHAEL our Nation, as the rugged pioneers of sion some 50 years ago in which Henry KATHERMAN the short-lived colony crafted the first played a prominent role. The commis- Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, today I oceangoing sailing vessel built in sion led to the creation of our wilder- ask my colleagues to join me in hon- North America and created an industry ness areas, wild and scenic rivers, and oring the life of Police Officer Michael that remains vital to the Maine econ- the Land and Water Conservation Katherman, a beloved husband, father, omy and to our national security. Fund, which has invested billions of son, and brother who tragically lost his Drawn by one of the finest natural dollars from oil and gas revenues in life in the line of duty on June 14, 2016. harbors in New England, English set- well over 40,000 projects all across this Officer Katherman was born on Octo- tlers arrived within a few years of the country. ber 18, 1981, in San Jose, CA. After Pilgrims landing at Plymouth in 1620. I am reminded of his involvement graduating from Valley Christian High The early English influence is under- some 20 years later when he created School in 2000, Officer Katherman scored by the fact that the first deeds and chaired a task force that pressed played basketball at Simpson Univer- granted to the settlers were signed by for a timely review of the country’s sity in Redding before returning to his the Etchemin Sagamore, who was commitment to land and water con- hometown to pursue his lifelong goal of called Chief Robinhood by the new- servation, which prompted President becoming a police officer. In 2005, Offi- comers and whose name lives on at Reagan to establish the President’s cer Katherman’s dream became a re- many points of interest throughout the Commission on Americans Outdoors. I ality when he joined the San Jose Po- community. By 1716, Georgetown was a chaired the commission when I was lice Department, serving the commu- growing town with an economy driven Governor of Tennessee. The commis- nity grew up in. After receiving the De- by fishing, shipbuilding, and lumber sion’s 1987 report called for a ‘‘prairie partment’s Outstanding Police Duty and grain mills. The wealth produced fire of local action’’ to inspire States Award in 2009, Officer Katherman be- by the sea and by hard work was in- and communities to build greenways came a motorcycle officer in 2015. vested in schools and churches to cre- and otherwise protect outdoor re- At a memorial service on June 21, ate a true community. sources and provide opportunities for friends and colleagues fondly recalled Today the people of Georgetown con- outdoor recreation. Officer Katherman’s selfless nature and tinue to build on those traditions. And then there was his work with passionate commitment to his fellow Fishing and boatbuilding are main- Lady Bird Johnson as director of the police officers. He was actively in- stays of the economy. Fine inns and White House Conference on Natural volved with the Keith Kelley Club, a restaurants support a thriving tourism Beauty, which rallied Americans to local organization that helps the fami- industry. Reid State Park, a gift to the support environmental initiatives and lies of law enforcement officers facing people of Maine from Georgetown busi- paved the way for an array of laws and hard times, and recently participated nessman and civic leader Walter Reid, programs Congress enacted to clean in the annual Police Unity Tour, a bi- offers spectacular scenery and abun- our air and water and ensure the con- cycle ride to honor fallen officers and dant wildlife that makes Georgetown a tinuing productivity of the natural re- raise funds for the National Law En- haven for outdoor enthusiasts and art- sources on which our economy and our forcement Officer’s Memorial. ‘‘Mike ists. An active historical society, li- quality of life depend. means so much to me because he rep- brary, and volunteer fire department His close friendship with the Rocke- resents everything I’ve wanted to be- demonstrate the spirit of this remark- feller family led to their contribution come: a good moral person,’’ said his able town. to the Nation of some outstanding supervisor, Sergeant John Carr. This landmark anniversary is not landscapes in Wyoming, Hawaii, and Above all else, Officer Katherman just about something that is measured Vermont. was devoted to his family and his faith. in calendar years. It is an occasion to After he left public service, Henry On behalf of the people of California, celebrate the people who for more than started one of the premiere environ- whom Officer Katherman served so three centuries have pulled together, mental law firms that still bears his bravely, I extend my gratitude and cared for one another, and built a com- name, Beveridge & Diamond, where he deepest sympathies to his wife, April; munity. Thanks to those who came be- continued to champion conservation.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.058 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5075 Henry coauthored ‘‘Land Use in Amer- servation. As Commissioner, he led a 533- As all of Henry’s friends and colleagues ob- ica’’ with another great conservation mile bike ride across the entire state of New served throughout the years, he was re- leader Patrick Noonan to take stock of York to advocate for the successful legisla- nowned as a witty story teller, a master at our Nation’s accomplishments, chal- tive passage and voter approval of the Envi- trivial pursuit, and an iconic commentator ronmental Quality Bond Act of 1972 that pro- on political talent and lack thereof. He loved lenges, and new thinking in how we vided $1.2 billion for water and air pollution biking, hiking, reading history, and listening build communities to meet the needs of control and land acquisition. to the oral histories of presidents and other American families while protecting the In 1975, Henry moved to the private sector, leaders. lands we treasure. joining the nascent environmental law firm Henry was an exceptional lawyer, a fine In 2008, Henry Diamond helped create that would become Beveridge & Diamond. mentor to his colleagues, and a devoted con- a task force I cochaired with our His practice included advising leading com- servationist. We are proud of uphold the high former colleague Senator Jeff Binga- panies and numerous municipalities on high standards and traditions of excellence he set. profile environmental matters. He also Thank you, Henry. man that envisioned a new day in pro- served as a mentor to many young lawyers tecting landscapes of value and ful- inside and outside the firm. [From the New York Times] filling the promise of the Land and While in private practice, Henry remained HENRY DIAMOND, LAWYER AT FOREFRONT OF Water Conservation Fund, tying in a tireless advocate for land and water con- CONSERVATION MOVEMENT, DIES AT 83 recreation, health, education, jobs, and servation. He served on more than 30 boards Henry L. Diamond, a lawyer who went more. This endeavor initiated one of and commissions, including Resources for the Future, the Environmental Law Insti- from the vanguard of a nascent environ- President Obama’s signature conserva- mental movement half a century ago to be- tion programs, America’s Great Out- tute, The Woodstock Foundation, The Jack- son Hole Preserve, Inc., and Americans for come New York State’s first environmental doors, implemented by another of our Our Heritage and Recreation. He chaired the conservation commissioner, appointed by former colleagues Ken Salazar, whom National Park Service 75th Anniversary Con- Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller on the inaugural the President chose as his Secretary of ference, which produced the influential Vail Earth Day in 1970, died on Sunday in Wash- the Interior. Report, and co-authored the 1996 survey ington. He was 83. There is so much more to Henry Dia- Land Use in America. He recently co-chaired His death, at a hospital there, was con- mond’s long and distinguished career, the bipartisan Outdoor Resources Review firmed by his wife, Elizabeth, who did not Group, sponsored by Senators Jeff Bingaman specify a cause but said Mr. Diamond had from chairing the National Park Serv- Parkinson’s disease. ice’s 75th anniversary conference to and Lamar Alexander. The group’s report, Great Outdoors America, served as a cata- Mr. Diamond may not have been a gung-ho serving on various boards and commis- lyst for President Obama’s America’s Great outdoorsman in the mold of Theodore Roo- sions, including Resources for the Fu- Outdoors initiative. sevelt; he liked to bike and hike and was a ture, the Environmental Law Institute, Henry’s close friendship with Laurance frustrated gardener. In 1959, however, after and the Jackson Hole Preserve. Rockefeller over many years allowed him to he had hitched his political star to the His many contributions were recog- facilitate some of Mr. Rockefeller’s gifts to Rockefellers instead of the Kennedys, who nized in 2011 when he was awarded the the National Park Service. These included were also courting him, he embarked on a the JY Ranch in Wyoming, additions to Ha- career in conservation and a fruitful 40-year Interior Department’s highest citizen association with Laurance Rockefeller, the honor, the Lifetime Conservation waii’s Haleakala National Park, areas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the establishment of Rockefeller brother whose portfolio was de- Achievement Award. the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National His- voted to the environment. Henry Diamond was an exceptional torical Park in Woodstock, Vermont. His pro At the time, in the early 1960s, ‘‘ecology lawyer, a mentor to colleagues and bono work included representing the Rails- was thought to be for eccentrics,’’ Mr. Dia- young conservationists, and someone to-Trails Conservancy in its defense of the mond recalled in a recent article in The En- many of us regularly turned to for ad- constitutionality of rail banking. vironmental Forum. vice and support. Henry’s contributions to conservation and ‘‘Conservation was an afterthought on po- We will miss him. We will miss his the field of environmental law are widely litical platforms,’’ he continued, ‘‘slightly recognized. In October of last year, the Envi- ahead of Esperanto and a single tax.’’ tireless efforts to protect the best of But by 1970, the environmental movement our Nation’s natural endowment, the ronmental Law Institute (ELI) presented Henry with its Environmental Achievement had gathered steam, prompting activists to lands and waters that sustain us. Our Award before an audience of more than 700 declare April 22 of that year Earth Day and condolences to his wife, Bettye, and to environmental professionals from the pri- to promote it as a day of national conscious- their family and to all who valued his vate sector, government and non-profit com- ness-raising about environmental threats. friendship. munities. With assistance from some of Governor Rockefeller chose the day to sign May he rest in peace. Henry’s ‘‘contemporaries and collaborators,’’ legislation creating the State Department of I ask that Henry’s remembrance from we produced a brief tribute video that Environmental Conservation and to name Beveridge & Diamond and his New debuted at the ELI award dinner after warm Mr. Diamond, at 37, to lead it, months before York Times obituary be printed in the introductory remarks from former U.S. Park Congress established a comparable federal Service Superintendent Bob Stanton. agency. RECORD.∑ In 2011, he received the Secretary of the In- The governor went so far as to declare that The material follows: terior’s Lifetime Conservation Achievement people were ‘‘ready to slow down the pace of [Feb. 23, 2016] Award, the Interior Department’s highest economic progress to protect the environ- HENRY L. DIAMOND—1932–2016 honor for a private citizen. He was also the ment.’’ We are saddened to announce the passing recipient of Pugsley Medal of the American After his appointment, Mr. Diamond sym- of one of our founders, Henry L. Diamond. Academy for Park & Recreation Administra- bolically took to the streets to help collect Henry was an early advocate for conserva- tion in 2008. litter. In the preceding years, as a prote´ge´ of tion and greatly influenced the development As Pat Noonan, founder and Chairman Laurance Rockefeller, he had served on of environmental law in the United States. Emeritus of The Conservation Fund, said in White House advisory panels on conserva- His work on the Outdoor Recreation Re- the ELI Tribute video, ‘‘Henry Diamond em- tion. sources Commission under President Ken- bodies the values of public service, political As the state commissioner, Mr. Diamond nedy laid the foundation for the creation of insight, and private sector activity. He has biked 533 miles from Niagara Falls to his the Land and Water Conservation Fund and blended all of those into his life’s work in a home in Port Washington on Long Island in our national system of protecting wilderness remarkable mosaic that has led to the con- 1972 to promote a $1.2 billion state bond issue areas and scenic rivers. servation field, the environmental field, and to pay for water and air pollution controls He later served as Executive Director of sustainability that we now have today. It’s a and to purchase and protect pristine private the 1965 White House Conference on Natural remarkable legacy.’’ land. Beauty. This bipartisan event helped to ele- Earlier this year, Henry penned an inspir- ‘‘It has been just crazy enough to give us vate environmental issues on the national ing charge to us all in an article in the ELI an invaluable amount of publicity,’’ he said agenda in the years leading up to the estab- Forum entitled, ‘‘Lessons Learned for on reaching New York City. lishment of the U.S. Environmental Protec- Today.’’ Calling for a return to the spirit of The bond referendum passed. tion Agency and the passage of the major the 1965 White House Conference, Henry During his more than three years in the federal environmental legislation that wrote, ‘‘We must return to the spirit of that job, New York was in the forefront of efforts guides our nation today. He was a member afternoon in 1965, where government-citizen to ban certain pesticides, eliminate polluting and Chairman of the President’s Citizens Ad- cooperation, high-level leadership, and bipar- phosphates from detergents and protect vast visory Committees on Recreation and Nat- tisanship can again be brought to bear on to- swaths of the Adirondacks. ural Beauty and Environmental Quality. day’s unfinished agenda. We cannot allow The state also became ensnarled in a con- He served as the first Commissioner of New complacency to take hold. There is work to troversy over Consolidated Edison’s plans to York’s Department of Environmental Con- be done.’’ build a hydroelectric plant at Storm King

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Bill was born in Colorado on August But it is not just about Cape Cod or Environmentalists defeated the project after 11, 1916, and went on to earn his under- Massachusetts, the Fishermen’s Alli- 18 years of legal and administrative chal- graduate degree at Princeton Univer- ance is sharing its success story with lenges. sity. After finishing his master’s de- other fishing communities, too. In 2015, He resigned the post in 1973 to become ex- gree, Bill started his work at Coors and they published a detailed roadmap for ecutive director of the Commission on Crit- eventually became the president of the starting a permit bank based on their ical Choices for Americans, a body created company in 1952. experience running loan programs for by Governor Rockefeller to set goals for the The success of Coors is a direct result groundfish and scallops. This guide will nation and to keep him in the limelight for of Bill’s impressive leadership and de- a potential presidential campaign. help local fishermen across the country In 1975, Mr. Diamond joined what became sire to produce only the highest qual- create sustainable and successful busi- Beveridge & Diamond, a Washington law ity products. Under his management, nesses in their communities. Just as firm that describes itself as the nation’s Bill advanced Coors from a regional cod from the waters off the cape helped largest dedicated to environmental and nat- brewery to one that was marked as a sustain America in its early years, the ural resources law. Through the firm, he ad- major competitor on the national Fishermen’s Alliance ideas can help vised corporations and municipalities and stage. Known for the innovative two- sustain small boat fishermen around served on dozens of nonprofit boards and piece aluminum can, implementing a America. commissions. Henry Louis Diamond was born in Chat- program to offer customers money The Fishermen’s Alliance truly lives tanooga, Tenn., on May 24, 1932, a descendant back on returned cans, and bolstering up to their slogan: ‘‘Small Boats. Big of Jews from Russia and Poland who paused efforts to strengthen recycling pro- Ideas.’’ They are constantly striving in their migration for a generation or so in grams, Bill demonstrated remarkable for a better tomorrow. They have pro- Ireland. His father, Louis, was a shopkeeper. creativity and an evident desire to pro- vided my office with valuable insight His mother was the former Esther Deich. tect Colorado’s environment. and perspective for many years. Their Mr. Diamond received a bachelor’s degree Colorado is steeped in rich history, work to create sustainable fisheries for from Vanderbilt University in 1954, served in and Bill has without a doubt played a Cape Cod and future generations of the Army and graduated from Georgetown major role influencing that history. University Law Center. fishermen distinguishes them across In addition to his wife, the former Eliza- Bill not only helped transform Coors this great Nation and today in the U.S. beth Tatum, who is known as Betty, he is into a national brewery sensation but Senate. I once again congratulate the survived by their daughter, Laura Diamond also advanced the prosperity of Colo- Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Al- Decker. rado. Congratulations on this incred- liance on their 25th anniversary.∑ After law school, Mr. Diamond was hired ible achievement.∑ f as a news writer for CBS-TV in Washington. f He also worked for the federal government’s REMEMBERING GARRY NEIL broadcast enterprise Voice of America. But 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CAPE DRUMMOND he aimed much higher: the White House. COD COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S ∑ Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, I rise Interviewed by Robert F. Kennedy for a job ALLIANCE in his brother John F. Kennedy’s 1960 presi- today to honor the life of my friend dential campaign, Mr. Diamond turned him ∑ Mr. MARKEY. Mr. President, fishing Garry Neil Drummond of Birmingham, down, apparently concluding that the can- is a way of life on Cape Cod. But it is AL, who passed away on July 13, 2016. didate was too young to be elected and that not always smooth sailing. That is He will be long remembered as an Nelson Rockefeller, a Republican, offered why, in 1991, a group of Cape Cod fish- iconic leader and skilled entrepreneur more promise. Kennedy was 43 when he was ermen came together to respond to the who left a positive impact on the coal elected. challenges facing the fishing industry and mining industry and the State of A friend later introduced him to Laurance Rockefeller, who by then was the chairman in order to protect their way of life. Alabama. of the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review This year, the Cape Cod Commercial Garry was born in Walker County, Commission, an advisory panel created to re- Fishermen’s Alliance, as they are now AL. He earned a bachelor of science in view the nation’s environmental challenges known, is celebrating their 25th anni- civil engineering from the University and recommend legislative remedies. versary of advocating for commercial of Alabama in 1961. After graduation, Mr. Rockefeller hired Mr. Diamond to edit fishermen and protecting their liveli- he joined Drummond Company, Inc., the commission’s 27-volume report, which in- hood. and became the first engineer hired by spired legislation to preserve the nation’s A few local fishermen created what is the company. wilderness and scenic rivers. President Lyndon B. Johnson named Mr. now a nationally recognized nonprofit Garry’s father, H.E. Drummond, Diamond counsel to a Citizens Advisory organization and leading voice for Cape began the Drummond Coal Company in Committee on Recreation and Natural Beau- Cod’s commercial fishermen. Today the Sipsey, AL, in 1935 to serve as a coal ty, which was charged with drafting an envi- organization represents 400 inde- provider for farms and households. At ronmental agenda. President Richard M. pendent small businesses that annually age 15, Garry began working in coal Nixon reappointed him to its successor bring in over 12 million pounds of sea- mines across Walker County with his group, the president’s Advisory Committee food worth over $16 million. They are a father. He was eventually named chief on Environmental Quality, and Mr. Diamond vital component to the local economies executive officer of the Drummond became its chairman. A 1965 White House conference convened by of the cape towns, Cape Cod as a whole, Company, and he served in this role for President Johnson’s citizens committee rec- and the entire Bay State. more than 50 years. ommended strip-mining controls, bans on These fishermen have firsthand expe- Garry was a founder of the American billboards and burying power lines. rience at sea and understand the im- Coal Foundation, and in 1978, he served The conference created ‘‘a bridge from tra- portance of a healthy ocean and fish- as the first chairman of the Mining and ditional conservation to a new eries. They have come together for 25 Reclamation Council of America, environmentalism and prompted a surge of years to share their solutions and their which later merged with the National groundbreaking legislation,’’ Mr. Diamond successes. The Fishermen’s Alliance Coal Association. Garry also served on wrote in The Environmental Forum. In 2011, the federal Interior Department provides an outlet for the knowledge of the boards of the National Mining As- gave him its Lifetime Conservation Achieve- generations of Cape Cod fishermen to sociation and the Alabama Coal Asso- ment Award.∑ be passed to the next generation. It ciation. f provides help for entrepreneurial fish- He was a longtime member of the ermen who want to use the latest busi- University of Alabama board of trust- TRIBUTE TO BILL COORS ness tools to enhance their efficiency ees and served as president pro tem of ∑ Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, today and profitability. Whether it is loans or the board. He was also the university’s I want to celebrate Bill Coors’ 100th lobster, dogfish or data, the Fisher- ‘‘Outstanding Alumnus’’ for 1987–88. birthday, and recognize his extraor- men’s Alliance provides critical sup- Garry was inducted into the Alabama

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But just minutes later, a familiar sound rang out. It Rotary Club of Birmingham, and Glen- years of continued success.∑ wood, Inc. was the click of a gun being chambered, the f only warning the patrol squad received be- Largely due to Garry’s steadfast fore being ambushed by a battalion four leadership, Drummond Company today TRIBUTE TO GARY BOOTH times their size. includes large coal mines in Alabama ∑ Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today, I The basecamp was soon under fire and as and Colombia, South America, a world- wish to honor Gary Booth, a lifelong the machine gunners took up arms, the oth- wide coal sales organization, ABC ers soldiers sought cover behind a sparse line resident of Billings, Montana, and a Coke—the largest merchant foundry of trees. About 10 minutes into the firefight decorated Vietnam veteran. coke producer in the United States— one of the machine gunners called for help; I ask that the remarks that I made in and a real estate division with major his weapon had been hit by enemy fire, dis- Montana at a ceremony honoring Gary developments in Lakeland, FL, Palm locating the barrel of his gun and propelling Booth be printed in the RECORD. shrapnel into his right shoulder. Springs, CA, and Birmingham, AL. The material follows: Under heavy fire, Gary ran to the his fel- Garry’s many successes, accomplish- low soldier’s aid, bandaging his wounds as Gary, on behalf of myself, my fellow Mon- ments, and contributions to the State the gunner used his bare hand to hold the tanans, and my fellow Americans, I would of Alabama and the coal and mining in- barrel of his broken gun in place and return like to extend our deepest gratitude for your enemy fire. After Gary had finished ban- dustries will not soon be forgotten. He service to this nation. daging the gunner’s shoulder, he tied an- was truly a remarkable businessman, Gary was born on July 25, 1944, in St. An- other bandage around the gun to help steady an unwavering leader, a devoted civil thony, Idaho, to Francis and Fern Booth. He the barrel and protect the gunner’s hand servant, and a loyal friend. was welcomed by his older brother Edwin, from the intense heat. I offer my deepest condolences to and joined by his younger brother William Once Gary made his way back to the trees, Garry’s wife, Peggy Drummond, his shortly thereafter. His father Francis another soldier began calling for help. This four children, his large extended fam- bought, sold, and transported produce all time it was an OP who had been shot in the ily, and countless friends as they cele- across the west—an occupation that brought lower back as he was returning from his ob- brate his exceptional life and mourn the family to Billings in 1948. servation post. Gary yelled at the man—who So Billings became the town that Gary this great loss.∑ had stopped about 50 yards away from him— grew up in, attending the Lockwood School to take cover behind his tree, but the soldier f from grades 1–9, before graduating from Bil- was too injured to move. RECOGNIZING THE PURPLE ROSE lings Senior High in 1962. So with bullets raining down and mortar After high school, he tried his hand at fan- bombs going off around him, Gary directed THEATRE ning and auto repair, before going back into ∑ the nearest machine gunners to give him Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, the family trucking businesses. But he cover as he ran head first into the line of fire today I wish to pay special tribute to wasn’t settled long before he got the call; it to retrieve his fallen comrade. Gary slung the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, was September 30th of 1965 and he was being the injured man over his back and ran for MI, as the theatre celebrates its 25th called for duty. cover. Once the pair was back behind the season. Gary answered the call, but stuck to his trees, Gary went to work bandaging the The Purple Rose is not just an ex- principles, enlisting as a conscientious objec- man’s wounds and, once he got the bleeding tor. This meant he would protect and serve, to stop, called for help to get the man back traordinary regional theatre; its world- while forgoing the aid of a firearm. So he class productions have inspired artists, to basecamp. was shipped off to Fort Sam Houston in San About 10 minutes later, Gary was called performers, and audiences across our Antonio, Texas, where he went through basic upon again. The machine gunner with the State and Nation. training, as well as an additional 10 weeks of broken barrel had now taken a bullet to the The Purple Rose Theatre was founded advance medic training. After that, he joined foot. So Gary ran over and was tending to in 1991 by actor and Michigan native, the Fourth Infantry Division at Fort Louis, the wound when, all of a sudden, he felt a Jeff Daniels. Starting out in an old in Tacoma, Washington, where he continued sharp pain pierce his left leg. He had taken used car and bus garage, the theatre to train until his comrades shipped out from a bullet directly to the femur. His leg was now features an intimate feel and au- Seattle in June of 1966. broken so, finding himself immobilized, Gary He and the rest of the Fourth Infantry Di- called for his fellow soldiers to get help. thentic 1930s theatre decor. vision reached the eastern coast of Vietnam Michigan is home to a vibrant per- There were a total of five medics dispersed about a month later, in late July, arriving at among the platoon, so his comrades pulled forming arts community, and the Pur- the Port of Qui Nhon (QUINN–YAWN). From him off to the perimeter of the basecamp ple Rose is a unique gem and special there they trekked more than a hundred while he waited for a fellow medic to arrive. part of Michigan’s rich and diverse cul- miles to the west-coast city of Pleiku The canopy was so dense that air support tural fabric. (PLAY–COO), which would serve as their couldn’t reach the camp by helicopter, so the The theatre is a home for all types of base of operations as they patrolled the medic put a splint around Gary’s leg and artists, whether new and aspiring per- dense jungle spanning the border between covered him with a poncho. All he could do formers or experienced professionals. It Cambodia and Vietnam. now was wait out the fight. When the fight- This was in November, and for the next few ing finally subsided the next morning, Gary’s provides new performers a place to months Gary and his fellow soldiers cycled grow and learn as they master their poncho was covered in shrapnel and debris, through weeks of search and destroy mis- but he was still alive. craft. sions in the jungles of Pleiku, punctuated by The U.S. had prevailed, but only after We are all fortunate to be able to brief stints back at the larger artillery base, eight soldiers had died and 39 more were enjoy the quality, professional produc- where they kept watch and took whatever wounded. Even more would die if the wound- tions of the Purple Rose at affordable opportunity they could to ‘‘rest.’’ ed weren’t evacuated quickly, so the soldiers prices. It was towards the end of the day, during went to work clearing space for air support The theatre has also been a great one of these search and destroy missions, to land. Every soldier carried with him a community partner. It offers readings when the sun was about to set, that Gary and small amount of C–4, usually in the band of and lectures through a partnership his comrades came across an open clearing in their sock. Each individual’s piece was then the jungle where they decided to set up camp with the Chelsea District Library and collected and combined to make an explosive for the night. large enough to blow a hole through the jun- has helped make Chelsea a thriving It was now February, months had passed gle’s thick canopy. destination for the arts. since their arrival, and they had fallen into Finally, after surviving hours under I am proud to join the theatre’s lead- a routine. Part of the company would stay siege—without ever setting hands on a fire- ership, sponsors, board members, art- back and set up camp for the night, while a arm—Gary was air lifted out of the battle

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Gary spent the next three months re- the House has passed the following By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: covering in Japan, with the help of his bills, in which it requests the concur- younger brother who, in a twist of fate, had Report to accompany S. 2850, A bill to been stationed as a medic at the very same rence of the Senate: amend the Small Business Act to provide for place. H.R. 3394. An act to amend the Terrorism expanded participation in the microloan pro- Eventually, Gary returned to Fort Louis in Risk Insurance Act of 2002 to allow for the gram, and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114– Tacoma, Washington, where he spent almost use of certain assets of foreign persons and 301). a year learning how to walk again. Once he entities to satisfy certain judgments against By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on recovered, Gary was medically discharged terrorist parties, and for other purposes. Homeland Security and Governmental Af- from the army with 60% disability. He re- H.R. 4768. An act to amend title 5, United fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a turned to Billings, went into business with States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial substitute: his father, and spent the next 43 years in the review of agency interpretations of statutory H.R. 1656. A bill to provide for additional trucking industry. and regulatory provisions. resources for the Secret Service, and to im- Gary has been married to his wife Ellen, a H.R. 5421. An act to amend the Securities prove protections for restricted areas (Rept. fellow Billings native, for 42 years and to- Act of 1933 to apply the exemption from No. 114–302). gether they raised their son Christopher, State regulation of securities offerings to se- f curities listed on a national security ex- who Gary adopted when he was just three INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND years old. Christopher and his wife Gale now change that has listing standards that have have two sons of their own, making Gary a been approved by the Commission. JOINT RESOLUTIONS proud grandfather to Christopher H.R. 5658. An act to amend title 5, United The following bills and joint resolu- States Code, to codify the Presidential Inno- Murphree—who served in Afghanistan as a tions were introduced, read the first member of the National Guard—and Dono- vation Fellows Program, and for other pur- poses. and second times by unanimous con- van Arnold, a boy scout whose troop con- sent, and referred as indicated: ducted a beautiful flag ceremony here today. The message also announced that the The family all still lives in Billings, where House has agreed to the following con- By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. ALEX- Gary volunteers at his local VFW post— current resolution, in which it requests ANDER, Mr. BURR, Mr. ENZI, Mr. ROB- Mark Curtis #6774. He and a group of fellow the concurrence of the Senate: ERTS, and Mr. CASSIDY): veterans perform flag ceremonies and 21 Gun S. 3173. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H. Con. Res. 142. Concurrent resolution Social Security Act to provide for a 90-day Salutes at military funerals throughout the supporting the bid of Los Angeles, Cali- county. Gary has performed at nearly two EHR reporting period for the determination fornia, to bring the 2024 Summer Olympic of whether an eligible professional or eligible dozen military funerals since joining the Games back to the United States and pledg- group in January. hospital is a meaningful EHR user and to re- ing the cooperation of Congress with respect move the all-or-nothing approach to mean- I now have the profound honor of pre- to that bid. senting Gary with his own set of military ingful use, and for other purposes; to the honors. For his courage and valor in battle, f Committee on Finance. By Mr. KING: Gary Booth received the: MEASURES REFERRED Purple Heart S. 3174. A bill to establish an Interagency Bronze Star Medal The following bills were read the first Council on Workforce Attachment to pro- Good Conduct Medal and the second times by unanimous mote effective and coordinated workforce at- Combat Medic Badge 1st award consent, and referred as indicated: tachment strategies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon w/De- H.R. 4639. An act to reauthorize the Office Labor, and Pensions. vice of Special Counsel, to amend title 5, United Vietnamese Service Medal with 1 bronze By Mr. WYDEN: States Code, to provide modifications to au- S. 3175. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- service star thorities relating to the Office of Special enue Code of 1986 to create a refundable first- National Defense Service Medal Counsel, and for other purposes; to the Com- time homebuyer tax credit; to the Com- Gary, these medals serve as a small token mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- mittee on Finance. of our country’s appreciation for your in- mental Affairs. By Mr. BROWN: credible service and profound sacrifice. H.R. 4768. An act to amend title 5, United S. 3176. A bill to amend the Public Health You are a true American hero. Thank you States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial Service Act to enhance efforts to address an- so much for your service.∑ review of agency interpretations of statutory tibiotic resistance, and for other purposes; to and regulatory provisions; to the Committee f the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, on the Judiciary. and Pensions. H.R. 5421. An act to amend the Securities MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT By Mr. HELLER (for himself and Mr. Act of 1933 to apply the exemption from Messages from the President of the NELSON): State regulation of securities offerings to se- S. 3177. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- United States were communicated to curities listed on a national security ex- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- enue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax-ex- change that has listing standards that have empt financing of certain government-owned retaries. been approved by the Commission; to the buildings; to the Committee on Finance. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. f Affairs. BOOKER, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. COONS): H.R. 5658. An act to amend title 5, United EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED S. 3178. A bill to amend title XVIII of the States Code, to codify the Presidential Inno- Social Security Act to permit hospitals in As in executive session the Presiding vation Fellows Program, and for other pur- all-urban States to be considered Medicare poses; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- Officer laid before the Senate messages dependent hospitals, and for other purposes; rity and Governmental Affairs. from the President of the United to the Committee on Finance. States submitting sundry nominations f By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself, Mr. which were referred to the appropriate MEASURES READ THE FIRST TIME WHITEHOUSE, Mr. TESTER, Mr. committees. SCHATZ, Mr. BOOKER, and Mr. KAINE): (The messages received today are The following bills were read the first S. 3179. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- printed at the end of the Senate pro- time: enue Code of 1986 to improve and extend the ceedings.) H.R. 10. An act to reauthorize the Scholar- credit for carbon dioxide sequestration; to ships for Opportunity and Results Act, and the Committee on Finance. f for other purposes. By Ms. HEITKAMP: H.R. 4465. An act to decrease the deficit by S. 3180. A bill to improve hiring and human MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE consolidating and selling Federal buildings resources flexibilities for Federal agencies in At 11:27 a.m., a message from the and other civilian real property, and for geographic areas affected by unique situa- House of Representatives, delivered by other purposes. tions or circumstances, including remote- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- H.R. 4487. An act to reduce costs of Federal ness, that cause recruitment and retention real estate, improve building security, and challenges, and to provide agencies experi- nounced that the House has passed the for other purposes. encing such challenges with a toolkit of re- following bill, without amendment: H.R. 4901. An act to reauthorize the Schol- sources to overcome those challenges; to the S. 2840. An act to amend the Omnibus arships for Opportunity and Results Act, and Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to for other purposes. ernmental Affairs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:25 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.061 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5079 By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Mr. Diekmann Peak’’; to the Committee on En- State of Alaska for the construction of a CARDIN, and Mr. ROBERTS): ergy and Natural Resources. road between King Cove and Cold Bay; to the S. 3181. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- enue Code of 1986 to provide for S corpora- GRASSLEY): sources. tion reform, and for other purposes; to the S. 3193. A bill to amend title IV of the So- By Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. Committee on Finance. cial Security Act to allow the Secretary of HATCH): By Mr. HATCH: Health and Human Services to award com- S. 3205. A bill to allow local Federal offi- S. 3182. A bill to provide further means of petitive grants to enhance collaboration be- cials to determine the manner in which non- accountability of the United States debt and tween State child welfare and juvenile jus- motorized uses may be permitted in wilder- promote fiscal responsibility; to the Com- tice systems; to the Committee on Finance. ness areas, and for other purposes; to the mittee on Finance. By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. Committee on Energy and Natural Re- By Mr. MORAN (for himself, Mr. SCHU- COONS, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. sources. MER, Mrs. FISCHER, and Mr. NELSON): By Mr. MARKEY: BLUMENTHAL): S. 3194. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 3206. A bill to promote worldwide access S. 3183. A bill to prohibit the circumven- Service Act to promote healthy eating and to the Internet, and for other purposes; to tion of control measures used by Internet physical activity among children; to the the Committee on Foreign Relations. ticket sellers to ensure equitable consumer Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. access to tickets for any given event, and for Pensions. BLUNT): other purposes; to the Committee on Com- By Mr. CASSIDY (for himself and Mr. S. 3207. A bill to authorize the National Li- merce, Science, and Transportation. GRASSLEY): brary Service for the Blind and Physically By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. S. 3195. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Handicapped to provide playback equipment CRUZ, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. Social Security Act to preserve Medicare in all formats; considered and passed. AYOTTE, Mr. BARRASSO, and Mr. beneficiary access to ventilators, and for By Mr. KING: PORTMAN): other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- S. 3208. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 3184. A bill to protect law enforcement nance. enue Code of 1986 to make the Child and De- officers, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself, Mr. pendent Care Tax Credit fully refundable, mittee on the Judiciary. BARRASSO, Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. JOHN- and for other purposes; to the Committee on By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and SON): Finance. Mr. SULLIVAN): S. 3196. A bill to amend the Consumer Fi- By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. S. 3185. A bill to provide that section nancial Protection Act of 2010 to transition MANCHIN, and Mr. KING): 4108(5)(C)(iv) of the Elementary and Sec- the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protec- S. 3209. A bill to require the use of pre- ondary Education Act of 1965 may be known tion to a 5-member board of directors; to the scription drug monitoring programs and to as ‘‘Bree’s Law’’; to the Committee on Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban facilitate information sharing among States; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Affairs. to the Committee on Health, Education, By Mr. CARPER (for himself and Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Labor, and Pensions. LEAHY): Mrs. GILLIBRAND): S. 3186. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- S. 3197. A bill to reestablish the Office of f curity Act of 2002 to provide for active shoot- Noise Abatement and Control in the Envi- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND er and mass casualty incident response as- ronmental Protection Agency, and for other sistance, and for other purposes; to the Com- purposes; to the Committee on Environment SENATE RESOLUTIONS mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- and Public Works. The following concurrent resolutions mental Affairs. By Mr. HATCH (for himself and Ms. and Senate resolutions were read, and By Mr. MERKLEY (for himself and Mr. HIRONO): referred (or acted upon), as indicated: WYDEN): S. 3198. A bill to amend title 38, United S. 3187. A bill to increase the authorization States Code, to improve the provision of By Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. of the National Transportation Safety Board adult day health care services for veterans; BALDWIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. through fiscal year 2020, to require the NTSB to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. BLUMENTHAL, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. CARDIN, to investigate major oil and other hazardous By Mr. LEE (for himself, Mr. PAUL, Mr. Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. materials derailments, to expand the Sec- HATCH, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEIN- retary of Transportation’s emergency order MCCONNELL, Mr. CRUZ, and Mr. RICH, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. authority, and to require the Secretary of RISCH): Transportation to establish a volatility S. 3199. A bill to require the appropriation MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKUL- standard for crude oil transported by rail; to of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or pro- SKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ceeds from a settlement received by a Fed- SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Transportation. eral agency, and for other purposes; to the Ms. WARREN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, Ms. Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Mr. WYDEN): CANTWELL, Mr. ROBERTS, Ms. ernmental Affairs. S. Res. 530. A resolution supporting the HEITKAMP, Mr. THUNE, Mr. WHITE- By Mr. LEE: termination of the Select Investigative HOUSE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. HEINRICH, Mrs. S. 3200. A bill to prohibit mandatory or Panel of the Committee on Energy and Com- ERNST, Mr. DONNELLY, Mr. BLUNT, compulsory check-off programs; to the Com- merce of the House of Representatives estab- Ms. HIRONO, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. MUR- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- lished pursuant to House Resolution 461, and RAY, and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): estry. for other purposes; to the Committee on S. 3188. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. LEE (for himself and Mr. BOOK- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- enue Code of 1986 to modify the incentives ER): fairs. for biodiesel; to the Committee on Finance. S. 3201. A bill to prohibit certain practices By Mr. TILLIS: By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and Ms. relating to certain commodity promotion S. Res. 531. A resolution celebrating the HEITKAMP): programs, to require greater transparency by 25th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Dis- S. 3189. A bill to improve access to health those programs, and for other purposes; to tinguished Educator Fellowship Program care in rural areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and recognizing the significant contributions the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Forestry. of Albert Einstein Fellows; to the Committee and Pensions. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and Ms. Mr. SULLIVAN): By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. HEITKAMP): S. 3202. A bill to facilitate the transport of BENNET): S. 3190. A bill to enhance the rural health additional hydrocarbons to extend the life of S. Res. 532. A resolution celebrating the workforce, and for other purposes; to the the trans-Alaska oil pipeline, to further 140th anniversary of the State of Colorado; Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and American energy security, and for other pur- considered and agreed to. Pensions. poses; to the Committee on Commerce, By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Ms. MI- By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself and Ms. Science, and Transportation. KULSKI, Mr. KING, Mr. BURR, Mrs. HEITKAMP): By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and FEINSTEIN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. HEINRICH, S. 3191. A bill to amend titles XVIII and Mr. SULLIVAN): Mr. RUBIO, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. HIRONO, XIX of the Social Security Act to improve S. 3203. A bill to provide for economic de- and Mr. LANKFORD): the quality of health care furnished in rural velopment and access to resources in Alaska, S. Res. 533. A resolution designating July areas, and for other purposes; to the Com- and for other purposes; to the Committee on 26, 2016, as ‘‘United States Intelligence Pro- mittee on Finance. Energy and Natural Resources. fessionals Day’’; considered and agreed to. By Mr. DAINES (for himself and Mr. By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and By Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. TESTER): Mr. SULLIVAN): BENNET): S. 3192. A bill to designate a mountain S. 3204. A bill to provide for the exchange S. Res. 534. A resolution relative to the peak in the State of Montana as ‘‘Alex of Federal land and non-Federal land in the death of William L. Armstrong, former

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A concurrent resolution ex- At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the sponsor of S. 1833, a bill to amend the pressing support for fostering closer eco- names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. Richard B. Russell National School nomic and commercial ties between the HIRONO) and the Senator from Oregon Lunch Act to improve the child and United States and the United Kingdom fol- (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as cospon- adult care food program. lowing the decision of the people of the S. 2031 United Kingdom to withdraw from the Euro- sors of S. 1072, a bill to require the Su- pean Union; to the Committee on Finance. preme Court of the United States to At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the promulgate a code of ethics. name of the Senator from Michigan f S. 1088 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, of S. 2031, a bill to reduce temporarily S. 366 the names of the Senator from Oregon the royalty required to be paid for so- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the (Mr. MERKLEY), the Senator from New dium produced on Federal lands, and name of the Senator from Delaware Jersey (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Sen- for other purposes. (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor ator from Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) were S. 2034 of S. 366, a bill to require Senate can- added as cosponsors of S. 1088, a bill to At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the didates to file designations, state- amend the National Voter Registration name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. ments, and reports in electronic form. Act of 1993 to provide for voter reg- MORAN) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 429 istration through the Internet, and for 2034, a bill to amend title 18, United At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the other purposes. States Code, to provide additional ag- name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. S. 1139 gravating factors for the imposition of KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the the death penalty based on the status 429, a bill to amend title XIX of the So- names of the Senator from New Jersey of the victim. cial Security Act to provide a standard (Mr. MENENDEZ) and the Senator from S. 2042 definition of therapeutic foster care Oregon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the services in Medicaid. cosponsors of S. 1139, a bill to amend name of the Senator from Delaware S. 497 the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor of S. 2042, a bill to amend the National At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the require States to provide for same day name of the Senator from New Jersey registration. Labor Relations Act to strengthen pro- tections for employees wishing to advo- (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- S. 1176 cate for improved wages, hours, or sor of S. 497, a bill to allow Americans At the request of Mr. UDALL, the other terms or conditions of employ- to earn paid sick time so that they can name of the Senator from New Jersey ment and to provide for stronger rem- address their own health needs and the (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- edies for interference with these rights, health needs of their families. sor of S. 1176, a bill to amend the Inter- and for other purposes. S. 569 nal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the S. 2108 At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the system of public financing for Presi- At the request of Mr. BENNET, the name of the Senator from Connecticut dential elections, and for other pur- name of the Senator from Michigan (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- poses. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- sponsor of S. 569, a bill to reauthorize S. 1400 sor of S. 2108, a bill to amend title the farm to school program, and for At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the XVIII of the Social Security Act to other purposes. name of the Senator from Michigan provide for an extension of certain S. 613 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor long-term care hospital payment rules At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, of S. 1400, a bill to amend the Small and the moratorium on the establish- the name of the Senator from Con- Business Act to direct the task force of ment of certain hospitals and facilities. LUMENTHAL the Office of Veterans Business Devel- necticut (Mr. B ) was added S. 2272 as a cosponsor of S. 613, a bill to amend opment to provide access to and man- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the age the distribution of excess or sur- the Richard B. Russell National School name of the Senator from Vermont Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of plus property to veteran-owned small (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- businesses. summer meals. sor of S. 2272, a bill to amend the High- S. 772 S. 1520 er Education Act of 1965 regarding pro- At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the prietary institutions of higher edu- name of the Senator from Delaware name of the Senator from Pennsyl- cation in order to protect students and (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- taxpayers. of S. 772, a bill to secure the Federal sponsor of S. 1520, a bill to protect vic- S. 2352 voting rights of persons when released tims of stalking from violence. At the request of Mr. CASEY, the from incarceration. S. 1536 name of the Senator from New York S. 774 At the request of Mr. VITTER, the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the name of the Senator from Arkansas sponsor of S. 2352, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Louisiana (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment (Mr. CASSIDY) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1536, a bill to amend chapter 6 of Act to require mandatory reporting of of S. 774, a bill to amend the Federal title 5, United States Code (commonly incidents of child abuse or neglect, and Financial Institutions Examination known as the Regulatory Flexibility for other purposes. Council Act of 1978 to improve the ex- Act), to ensure complete analysis of po- S. 2424 amination of depository institutions, tential impacts on small entities of At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and for other purposes. rules, and for other purposes. the name of the Senator from New S. 857 S. 1539 York (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the sponsor of S. 2424, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Pennsyl- name of the Senator from Connecticut Public Health Service Act to reauthor- vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- ize a program for early detection, diag- sponsor of S. 857, a bill to amend title sponsor of S. 1539, a bill to amend the nosis, and treatment regarding deaf XVIII of the Social Security Act to Richard B. Russell National School and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, provide for coverage under the Medi- Lunch Act to establish a permanent, and young children.

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At the request of Mr. THUNE, the of S. 2483, a bill to prohibit States from S. 2785 name of the Senator from Iowa (Mrs. carrying out more than one Congres- At the request of Ms. MURKOWSKI, her ERNST) was added as a cosponsor of S. sional redistricting after a decennial name was added as a cosponsor of S. 3129, a bill to provide for the extension census and apportionment, to require 2785, a bill to protect Native children of the enforcement instruction on su- States to conduct such redistricting and promote public safety in Indian pervision requirements for outpatient through independent commissions, and country. therapeutic services in critical access for other purposes. S. 2823 and small rural hospitals through 2016. S. 2484 At the request of Mrs. CAPITO, the S. 3132 At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the name of the Senator from Michigan At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the names of the Senator from South Caro- (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator sor of S. 2823, a bill to amend the Inter- MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor from Vermont (Mr. LEAHY) were added nal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and of S. 3132, a bill to direct the Secretary as cosponsors of S. 2484, a bill to amend modify the section 45 credit for refined of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot titles XVIII and XI of the Social Secu- coal from steel industry fuel, and for program to provide service dogs to cer- rity Act to promote cost savings and other purposes. tain veterans with severe post-trau- quality care under the Medicare pro- S. 2895 matic stress disorder. gram through the use of telehealth and At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 3134 remote patient monitoring services, name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the and for other purposes. RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from New York S. 2531 2895, a bill to extend the civil statute of (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. KIRK, the name limitations for victims of Federal sex sponsor of S. 3134, a bill to improve of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. DON- offenses. Federal population surveys by requir- NELLY) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 2912 ing the collection of voluntary, self- 2531, a bill to authorize State and local At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the disclosed information on sexual ori- governments to divest from entities name of the Senator from Montana entation and gender identity in certain that engage in commerce-related or in- (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor surveys, and for other purposes. vestment-related boycott, divestment, of S. 2912, a bill to authorize the use of S. 3140 or sanctions activities targeting Israel, unapproved medical products by pa- At the request of Mr. ENZI, the name and for other purposes. tients diagnosed with a terminal ill- of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. S. 2590 ness in accordance with State law, and PAUL) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Ms. STABENOW, the for other purposes. 3140, a bill to prevent a fiscal crisis by name of the Senator from New York S. 2993 enacting legislation to balance the (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- At the request of Mrs. FISCHER, the Federal budget through reductions of sponsor of S. 2590, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. discretionary and mandatory spending. XXI of the Social Security Act to im- CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3155 prove access to, and the delivery of, 2993, a bill to direct the Administrator At the request of Mr. HATCH, the children’s health services through of the Environmental Protection Agen- name of the Senator from Connecticut school-based health centers, and for cy to change the spill prevention, con- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- other purposes. trol, and countermeasure rule with re- sponsor of S. 3155, a bill to amend chap- S. 2595 spect to certain farms. ter 97 of title 28, United States Code, to At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the S. 3027 clarify the exception to foreign sov- names of the Senator from Mississippi At the request of Mr. KING, the name ereign immunity set forth in section (Mr. COCHRAN), the Senator from Flor- of the Senator from Maine (Ms. COL- 1605(a)(3) of such title. ELSON ida (Mr. N ), the Senator from LINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 3159 New Hampshire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) and the 3027, a bill to clarify the boundary of At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the Senator from Michigan (Ms. STABENOW) Acadia National Park, and for other names of the Senator from Massachu- were added as cosponsors of S. 2595, a purposes. setts (Mr. MARKEY) and the Senator bill to amend the Internal Revenue S. 3083 from California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were Code of 1986 to permanently extend the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the added as cosponsors of S. 3159, a bill to railroad track maintenance credit. names of the Senator from Virginia amend the Internal Revenue Code of S. 2599 (Mr. KAINE), the Senator from Ohio 1986 to provide tax credits for energy At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, (Mr. PORTMAN), the Senator from Wis- storage technologies, and for other pur- the name of the Senator from Massa- consin (Ms. BALDWIN), the Senator poses. ARREN chusetts (Ms. W ) was added as a from Louisiana (Mr. VITTER), the Sen- S. 3160 cosponsor of S. 2599, a bill to prohibit ator from Montana (Mr. TESTER), the At the request of Mr. PERDUE, the unfair and deceptive advertising of Senator from Kansas (Mr. ROBERTS), name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. hotel room rates, and for other pur- the Senator from Idaho (Mr. RISCH) and RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses. the Senator from New Mexico (Mr. 3160, a bill to require all Department of S. 2612 UDALL) were added as cosponsors of S. State employees to use Department- At the request of Mr. JOHNSON, the 3083, a bill to provide housing opportu- managed email accounts and tele- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. nities in the United States through phonic systems for all work-related SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of modernization of various housing pro- electronic communications, to require S. 2612, a bill to ensure United States grams, and for other purposes. the Secretary of State to submit an an- jurisdiction over offenses committed S. 3127 nual report to Congress on any secu- by United States personnel stationed At the request of Mr. HEINRICH, the rity violations within the Department, in Canada in furtherance of border se- names of the Senator from Arizona to provide training to Department of curity initiatives. (Mr. MCCAIN), the Senator from Mon- State employees on the rules and pro- S. 2763 tana (Mr. TESTER) and the Senator cedures governing the appropriate han- At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) were dling of classified information, to re- name of the Senator from California added as cosponsors of S. 3127, a bill to form the process for identifying and (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- amend title 18, United States Code, to archiving classified information, and sponsor of S. 2763, a bill to provide the enhance protections of Native Amer- for other purposes.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.033 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5082 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 13, 2016 S.J. RES. 5 United States, encompassing broad and country: There is no justification— At the request of Mr. UDALL, the robust economic, military-to-military, zero, zip, nada—no justification for vio- name of the Senator from Delaware law enforcement, and counterterrorism lence against police officers. There is (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor cooperation. none. You can’t justify what happened of S.J. Res. 5, a joint resolution pro- S. RES. 521 in Dallas with something that hap- posing an amendment to the Constitu- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the pened in Ferguson, in Baltimore, or tion of the United States relating to name of the Senator from New York some other place around the country. contributions and expenditures in- (Mr. SCHUMER) was added as a cospon- Chief Brown said that what we need tended to affect elections. sor of S. Res. 521, a resolution express- to do is not paint with a broad brush S.J. RES. 16 ing support for the designation of Sep- the 99 percent of police officers who do At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the tember 2016 as National Ovarian Cancer what they should be doing in a brave name of the Senator from Delaware Awareness Month. and heroic sort of way because of the actions of the 1 percent or whatever (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor S. RES. 526 of S.J. Res. 16, a joint resolution pro- the rogue individual might be. What he At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the said we need to do is to hold the offi- posing an amendment to the Constitu- name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. tion of the United States relative to cers who do misbehave, who don’t re- PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. spect the communities they are serv- equal rights for men and women. Res. 526, a resolution calling for all ing, and who cross the line—we need to S.J. RES. 35 parties to respect the arbitral tribunal hold them accountable, and he is ex- At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the ruling with regard to the South China names of the Senator from South Caro- actly right. Sea and to express United States policy What I hope we will hear more about, lina (Mr. GRAHAM) and the Senator on freedom of navigation and over- from Georgia (Mr. PERDUE) were added as the President talked about yester- flight in the East and South China day, is the importance of having this as cosponsors of S.J. Res. 35, a joint Seas. resolution providing for congressional national discussion about race, about disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, f law enforcement. What I hope we hear United States Code, of the final rule of STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED more of is some clarity from our na- the Department of Labor relating to BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS tional leaders. Our police officers in Dallas were doing nothing more than ‘‘Interpretation of the ‘Advice’ Exemp- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Mr. tion in Section 203(c) of the Labor- keeping order and protecting civilians CRUZ, Mr. TILLIS, Mr. BOOZMAN, Management Reporting and Disclosure in peaceful protests. Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BARRASSO, and Act’’. The supreme irony in Dallas is that Mr. PORTMAN): the people protesting were part of S. CON. RES. 46 S. 3184. A bill to protect law enforce- Black Lives Matter. Who was pro- At the request of Mr. NELSON, the ment officers, and for other purposes; tecting them? The very police officers names of the Senator from Florida (Mr. to the Committee on the Judiciary. targeted by this deranged shooter. RUBIO), the Senator from Connecticut Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, yester- Actually, as President Obama ac- (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from day I had the privilege of attending a knowledged yesterday, the Dallas Po- Arkansas (Mr. BOOZMAN), the Senator memorial service for the brave Dallas lice Department is a national model for from New York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the police officers who lost their lives al- how to deescalate conflict in commu- Senator from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), the most a week ago. It was a fitting trib- nities and work with communities to Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- ute to these courageous men who reduce crime. Again, it is another KEY), the Senator from New Jersey fought evil and who made the ultimate irony that this terrible tragedy oc- (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from sacrifice. curred there against that department. Michigan (Mr. PETERS), the Senator Through such a sad and tumultuous In the aftermath of this great na- from New York (Mr. SCHUMER) and the time, the brave leadership of Mayor tional tragedy, we do need to come to- Senator from Oregon (Mr. WYDEN) were Mike Rawlings and Police Chief Brown gether as a country and have some un- added as cosponsors of S. Con. Res. 46, has been a constant source of inspira- comfortable discussions, perhaps. We a concurrent resolution expressing sup- tion. need to get beyond the talking points port for the goal of ensuring that all A number of people have stopped me in our comfort zone. But the one thing Holocaust victims live with dignity, in the hallway and said: Have you seen we need to do absolutely is to come to- comfort, and security in their remain- or heard this police chief in Dallas? gether to show our support for those ing years, and urging the Federal Re- I said: Absolutely. who get up every morning, put on their public of Germany to continue to reaf- Have you seen the sort of leadership badge, and walk out the door not firm its commitment to comprehen- and the calming influence Mayor knowing if they will come home at the sively address the unique health and Rawlings has provided in a time where end of the day. We can do that by send- welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust people are confused, distraught, angry? ing a clear message that America will victims, including home care and other It has been very impressive. They have not tolerate those who seek to kill medically prescribed needs. gone above and beyond the call to those who are duty-bound to defend us. S. RES. 508 bring as much comfort to the city as We will not stand for it. This should go At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the they possibly can. While they have without saying. name of the Senator from South Da- shown the world what poise under pres- In the aftermath of the Dallas at- kota (Mr. THUNE) was added as a co- sure looks like, I want to say how tack, we have another chance to stand sponsor of S. Res. 508, a resolution ex- proud I am of their dedication to the up for law enforcement and stand pressing support for the expeditious people of Dallas and their steady and united for policies that better support consideration and finalization of a new, unwavering hand. them. robust, and long-term Memorandum of The events of last week serve as a Today I am introducing legislation Understanding on military assistance terrible reminder that our law enforce- with our colleague from North Caro- to Israel between the United States ment officers face multiple threats in lina, Senator TILLIS, and our colleague Government and the Government of their line of duty every day and that from Texas, Senator CRUZ, called the Israel. some twisted, deranged individuals will Back the Blue Act, which would do just S. RES. 515 stop at nothing to target them. that. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the Mayor Rawlings was right yesterday Many folks have seen the hashtag name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. when he said that the officers in Dallas ‘‘Back the Blue’’ on social media, on- RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. did nothing wrong. He is absolutely line. It is a small way for Americans to Res. 515, a resolution welcoming Prime right. They were just doing their job. show their solidarity with our law en- Minister Lee Hsien-Loong to the Here is what I would like to hear a forcement officials and their families United States and reaffirming Singa- little bit more about from our leaders following this tragedy, and that is pore’s strategic partnership with the here in Washington and around the where this legislation gets its name.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.035 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5083 The Back the Blue Act would create If now is not the time to show our official capacity, as a law enforcement offi- a new Federal crime for killing or at- support for law enforcement, when is? cer, as a firefighter, as a chaplain, or as a tempting to kill a Federal judge, a law With the attention of the Nation riv- member of a rescue squad or ambulance enforcement officer, or someone funded eted on events like those that occurred crew. ‘‘(b) OFFENSE.—It shall be unlawful for any by Federal funds—a federally funded in Dallas, I think it is critically impor- person to— public safety officer. Under this bill, an tant that we take advantage of this op- ‘‘(1) kill, or attempt or conspire to kill— offender would be subject to a range of portunity to make this statement of ‘‘(A) a United States judge; penalties, from a minimum of a 30-year solidarity. ‘‘(B) a Federal law enforcement officer; or mandatory minimum sentence for mur- Yesterday President Obama stressed ‘‘(C) a federally funded public safety officer der ranging up to the death penalty. the need to translate our words and while that officer is engaged in official du- I think it is more important than prayers into action. This legislation is ties, or on account of the performance of of- ever for us to make this kind of clear responsive to what the President said. ficial duties; or ‘‘(2) kill a former United States judge, Fed- and unequivocal statement about our It is one thing to offer people our best wishes and our thoughts and prayers; it eral law enforcement officer, or federally support for law enforcement. This is funded public safety officer on account of the the very glue that holds our country is another thing to actually do some- past performance of official duties. together, and without the safety and thing about it. This legislation does ‘‘(c) PENALTY.—Any person that violates security they provide, none of our that. subsection (b) shall be fined under this title other freedoms are really possible. I hope my colleagues will join me in and imprisoned for not less than 10 years or The Back the Blue Act would also supporting this legislation. We can do for life, or, if death results, shall be sen- create a new crime for assaulting a law more for our police officers and their tenced to not less than 30 years and not more families, and we can start with the than life, or may be punished by death.’’. enforcement official and create a new (2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- law prohibiting the fleeing to avoid Back the Blue Act. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- tions for chapter 51 of title 18, United States punishment for assaulting a law en- sent that the text of the bill be printed Code, is amended by adding at the end the forcement official. As I said, there is no following: in the RECORD. excuse, no justification—none whatso- There being no objection, the text of ‘‘1123. Killing of law enforcement officers.’’. (b) ASSAULT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- ever—for attacking a law enforcement the bill was ordered to be printed in officer. Most of us learned that from CERS.— the RECORD, as follows: our parents while growing up, but ap- (1) OFFENSE.—Chapter 7 of title 18, United S. 3184 parently some people didn’t learn that States Code, is amended by adding at the end Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the following: lesson, and we ought to make clear to resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘§ 120. Assaults of law enforcement officers those who did not get the memo, who Congress assembled, did not learn that lesson, that assault- ‘‘(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ‘federally funded State or local law enforce- ing a law enforcement officer is abso- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Back the ment officer’ means an individual involved lutely beyond the pale. Blue Act of 2016’’. in crime and juvenile delinquency control or We need to show that we value the SEC. 2. PROTECTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OF- reduction, or enforcement of the laws (in- lives of our law enforcement, and we FICERS. cluding a police, corrections, probation, or (a) KILLING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- need to make it absolutely clear that parole officer) who works for a public agency CERS.— (that receives Federal financial assistance) we will hold those who carry out (1) OFFENSE.—Chapter 51 of title 18, United of a State of the United States or the Dis- crimes against them accountable. The States Code, is amended by adding at the end trict of Columbia. Back the Blue Act would do that. the following: The Back the Blue Act would also ex- ‘‘(b) OFFENSE.—It shall be unlawful to as- ‘‘§ 1123. Killing of law enforcement officers sault a federally funded State or local law pedite court proceedings for cases that ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— enforcement officer while engaged in or on involve the death of a public safety of- ‘‘(1) the terms ‘Federal law enforcement of- account of the performance of official duties, ficer. ficer’ and ‘United States judge’ have the or assaults any person who formerly served It would make sure criminals aren’t meanings given those terms in section 115; as a federally funded State or local law en- rewarded for committing a crime by re- ‘‘(2) the term ‘federally funded public safe- forcement officer on account of the perform- covering money damages from injuries ty officer’ means a public safety officer or ance of such person’s official duties during they sustained while committing a fel- judicial officer for a public agency that— such service, or because of the actual or per- ‘‘(A) receives Federal financial assistance; ceived status of the person as a Federally ony or violent crime. and It would help strengthen our commu- funded state or local law enforcement offi- ‘‘(B) is an agency of an entity that is a cer. nities by allowing grant funding to be State of the United States, the District of ‘‘(c) PENALTY.—Any person that violations put toward efforts to foster more trust Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto subsection (b) shall be subject to a fine under between police and those around them. Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American this title and— This is something I am particularly Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern ‘‘(1) if the assault resulted in bodily injury proud of that has been happening in Mariana Islands, or any territory or posses- (as defined in section 1365), shall be impris- Dallas under Mayor Rawlings and Chief sion of the United States, an Indian tribe, or oned not less than 2 years and not more than Brown. They make it absolutely clear a unit of local government of that entity; 10 years; ‘‘(3) the term ‘firefighter’ includes an indi- ‘‘(2) if the assault resulted in substantial that the responsibility of the law en- vidual serving as an official recognized or bodily injury (as defined in section 113), shall forcement official is not to sit in their designated member of a legally organized be imprisoned not less than 5 years and not police car and wait for something to volunteer fire department and an officially more than 20 years; happen, to wait for someone to call; recognized or designated public employee ‘‘(3) if the assault resulted in serious bodily they believe in community policing, member of a rescue squad or ambulance injury (as defined in section 1365), shall be making sure law enforcement mixes crew; imprisoned for not less than 10 years; and intermingles with the very people ‘‘(4) the term ‘judicial officer’ means a ‘‘(4) if a deadly or dangerous weapon was they are supposed to protect. Fre- judge or other officer or employee of a court, used during and in relation to the assault, including prosecutors, court security, pre- shall be imprisoned for not less than 20 quently, those same people can be the trial services officers, court reporters, and years; and eyes and the ears that provide essential corrections, probation, and parole officers; ‘‘(5) shall be imprisoned for not more than information to law enforcement so ‘‘(5) the term ‘law enforcement officer’ 1 year in any other case. they can prevent criminal acts from means an individual, with arrest powers, in- ‘‘(d) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT.— occurring in the first place. volved in crime or juvenile delinquency con- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—No prosecution of any of- The final thing I would mention that trol or reduction or enforcement of the laws; fense described in this section may be under- this legislation would do is it would ‘‘(6) the term ‘public agency’ includes a taken by the United States, except under the allow law enforcement officers to carry court system, the National Guard of a State certification in writing of the Attorney Gen- to the extent the personnel of that National eral, or a designee, that— firearms in Federal facilities. Guard are not in Federal service, and the de- ‘‘(A) the State does not have jurisdiction; These are not expansive proposals; fense forces of a State authorized by section ‘‘(B) the State has requested that the Fed- they are tailored measures that would 109 of title 32; and eral Government assume jurisdiction; better serve the men and women who ‘‘(7) the term ‘public safety officer’ means ‘‘(C) the verdict or sentence obtained pur- serve our communities every day. an individual serving a public agency in an suant to State charges left demonstratively

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G13JY6.057 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE S5084 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 13, 2016 unvindicated the Federal interest in eradi- ‘‘(j)(1) For an application for a writ of ha- necessary out-of-pocket expenditures and cating bias-motivated violence; or beas corpus on behalf of a person in custody other monetary loss.’’; and ‘‘(D) a prosecution by the United States is pursuant to the judgment of a State court (2) indenting the last sentence as an undes- in the public interest and necessary to se- for a crime that involved the killing of a ignated paragraph. cure substantial justice. public safety officer (as that term is defined (b) ATTORNEY’S FEES.—Section 722(b) of the ‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in in section 1204 of the Omnibus Crime Control Revised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1988(b)) is amend- this subsection shall be construed to limit and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3796b)) ed by striking ‘‘except that in any action’’ the authority of Federal officers, or a Fed- or judge, while the public safety officer or and all that follows and inserting the fol- eral grand jury, to investigate possible viola- judge was engaged in the performance of offi- lowing: ‘‘except that— tions of this section. cial duties, or on account of the performance ‘‘(1) in any action brought against a judi- ‘‘(e) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.— of official duties by or status as a public cial officer for an act or omission taken in ‘‘(1) OFFENSES NOT RESULTING IN DEATH.— safety officer or judge of the public safety of- the judicial capacity of that officer, such of- Except as provided in paragraph (2), no per- ficer or judge— ficer shall not be held liable for any costs, son shall be prosecuted, tried, or punished ‘‘(A) the application shall be subject to the including attorneys fees, unless such action for any offense under this section unless the time limitations and other requirements was clearly in excess of the jurisdiction of indictment for such offense is found, or the under sections 2263, 2264, and 2266; and that officer; and information for such offense is instituted, ‘‘(B) the court shall not consider claims re- ‘‘(2) in any action seeking redress for any not later than 7 years after the date on lating to sentencing that were adjudicated in deprivation that was incurred in the course which the offense was committed. a State court. of, or as a result of, or is related to, conduct ‘‘(2) OFFENSES RESULTING IN DEATH.—An in- ‘‘(2) Sections 2251, 2262, and 2101 are the ex- by the injured party that, more likely than dictment or information alleging that an of- clusive sources of authority for Federal not, constituted a felony or a crime of vio- fense under this section resulted in death courts to stay a sentence of death entered by lence (as that term is defined in section 16 of may be found or instituted at any time with- a State court in a case described in para- title 18, United States Code) (including any out limitation.’’. graph (1).’’. deprivation in the course of arrest or appre- (2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- (2) RULES.—Rule 11 of the Rules Governing hension for, or the investigation, prosecu- tions for chapter 7 of title 18, United States Section 2254 Cases in the United States Dis- tion, or adjudication of, such an offense), the Code, is amended by adding at the end the trict Courts is amended by adding at the end court may not allow such party to recover following: the following: ‘‘Rule 60(b)(6) of the Federal attorney’s fees.’’. ‘‘120. Killing of law enforcement officers.’’. Rules of Civil Procedure shall not apply to a SEC. 6. SELF-DEFENSE RIGHTS FOR LAW EN- (c) FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION FOR KILL- proceeding under these rules in a case that is FORCEMENT OFFICERS. ING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS.— described in section 2254(j) of title 28, United (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 203 of title 18, (1) OFFENSE.—Chapter 49 of title 18, United States Code.’’. United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 3053 the following: States Code, is amended by adding at the end (3) FINALITY OF DETERMINATION.—Section the following: 2244(b)(3)(E) of title 28, United States Code, is ‘‘§ 3054. Authority of law enforcement officers ‘‘§ 1075. Flight to avoid prosecution for killing amended by striking ‘‘the subject of a peti- to carry firearms law enforcement officials tion’’ and all that follows and inserting: ‘‘re- ‘‘Any sworn officer, agent, or employee of ‘‘(a) OFFENSE.—It shall be unlawful for any heard in the court of appeals or reviewed by the United States, a State, or a political sub- person to move or travel in interstate or for- writ of certiorari.’’. division thereof, who is authorized by law to eign commerce with intent to avoid prosecu- (4) EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICABILITY.— engage in or supervise the prevention, detec- tion, or custody or confinement after convic- (A) IN GENERAL.—This paragraph and the tion, investigation, or prosecution of any tion, under the laws of the place from which amendments made by this paragraph shall violation of law, or to supervise or secure the the person flees or under section 1114 or 1123, apply to any case pending on or after the safety of incarcerated inmates, may carry for a crime consisting of the killing, an at- date of enactment of this Act. firearms if authorized by law to do so. Such tempted killing, or a conspiracy to kill a (B) TIME LIMITS.—In a case pending on the authority to carry firearms, with respect to Federal judge or Federal law enforcement of- date of enactment of this Act, if the amend- the lawful performance of the official duties of a sworn officer, agent, or employee of a ficer (as those terms are defined in section ments made by this paragraph impose a time State or a political subdivision thereof, shall 115), or a federally funded public safety offi- limit for taking certain action, the period of include possession incident to depositing a cer (as that term is defined in section 1123). which began before the date of enactment of firearm within a secure firearms storage ‘‘(b) PENALTY.—Any person that violates this Act, the period of such time limit shall subsection (a) shall be fined under this title begin on the date of enactment of this Act. area for use by all persons who are author- ized to carry a firearm within any building and imprisoned for not less than 10 years, in (C) EXCEPTION.—The amendments made by or structure classified as a Federal facility addition to any other term of imprisonment this paragraph shall not bar consideration or Federal court facility, as those terms are for any other offense relating to the conduct under section 2266(b)(3)(B) of title 28, United defined under section 930, and any grounds described in subsection (a).’’. States Code, of an amendment to an applica- appurtenant to such a facility.’’. (2) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- tion for a writ of habeas corpus that is pend- (b) CARRYING OF CONCEALED FIREARMS BY tions for chapter 49 of title 18, United States ing on the date of enactment of this Act, if the amendment to the petition was adju- QUALIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.— Code, is amended by adding at the end the Section 926B(e)(2) of title 18, United States dicated by the court prior to the date of en- following: Code, is amended by inserting ‘‘any maga- actment of this Act. ‘‘1075. Flight to avoid prosecution for killing zine and’’ after ‘‘includes’’. law enforcement officials.’’. SEC. 5. LIMITATION ON RECOVERY OF CERTAIN (c) CARRYING OF CONCEALED FIREARMS BY SEC. 3. SPECIFIC AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR DAMAGES FOR INDIVIDUALS EN- QUALIFIED RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- GAGED IN FELONIES OR CRIMES OF FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY KILLING CERS.—Section 926C(e)(1)(B) of title 18, VIOLENCE. OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. United States Code, is amended by inserting (a) AGGRAVATING FACTORS FOR HOMICIDE.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1979 of the Re- ‘‘any magazine and’’ after ‘‘includes’’. Section 3592(c) of title 18, United States vised Statutes (42 U.S.C. 1983) is amended (d) SCHOOL ZONES.—Section 922(q)(2)(B)(vi) Code, is amended by inserting after para- by— title 18, United States Code, is amended by graph (16) the following: (1) striking ‘‘except that in any action’’ inserting ‘‘or a qualified law enforcement of- ‘‘(17) KILLING OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- and all that follows through ‘‘relief was un- ficer (as defined in section 926B(c))’’ before CER, PROSECUTOR, JUDGE, OR FIRST RE- available.’’ and inserting the following: ‘‘ex- the semicolon. SPONDER.—The defendant killed or attempted cept that— (e) REGULATIONS REQUIRED.—Not later than to kill a person who is authorized by law— ‘‘(1) in any action brought against a judi- 60 days after the date of enactment of this ‘‘(A) to engage in or supervise the preven- cial officer for an act or omission taken in Act, the Attorney General shall promulgate tion, detention, or investigation of any the judicial capacity of that officer, injunc- regulations allowing persons described in criminal violation of law; tive relief shall not be granted unless a de- section 3054 of title 18, United States Code, ‘‘(B) to arrest, prosecute, or adjudicate an claratory decree was violated or declaratory to possess firearms in a manner described by individual for any criminal violation of law; relief was unavailable; and that section. With respect to Federal jus- or ‘‘(2) in any action seeking redress for any tices, judges, bankruptcy judges, and mag- ‘‘(C) to be a firefighter or other first re- deprivation that was incurred in the course istrate judges, such regulations shall be pre- sponder.’’. of, or as a result of, or is related to, conduct scribed after consultation with the Judicial SEC. 4. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL HABEAS RE- by the injured party that, more likely than Conference of the United States. LIEF FOR MURDERS OF LAW EN- not, constituted a felony or a crime of vio- (f) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sec- FORCEMENT OFFICERS. lence (as that term is defined in section 16 of tions for chapter 203 of title 18, United (a) JUSTICE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFI- title 18, United States Code) (including any States Code, is amended by inserting after CERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.— deprivation in the course of arrest or appre- the item relating to section 3053 the fol- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 2254 of title 28, hension for, or the investigation, prosecu- lowing: United States Code, is amended by adding at tion, or adjudication of, such an offense), a ‘‘3054. Authority of law enforcement officers the end the following: court may not award damages other than for to carry firearms.’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0655 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.038 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5085 SEC. 7. IMPROVING THE RELATIONSHIP BE- tension Act of 2016, which will ensure form and Extension Act of 2016, will be TWEEN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGEN- the continued success. I appreciate included. I strongly encourage the CIES AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. Senator CANTWELL’s leadership in join- leadership of the House and Senate to (a) IN GENERAL.—For each of fiscal years ing this effort. I also appreciate the include these biodiesel reform policies 2017 through 2021, the Attorney General support of Senators ROBERTS, that were adopted in the Senate Fi- using covered amounts shall, using such HEITKAMP, THUNE, WHITEHOUSE, KIRK, nance Committee unanimously last amounts as are necessary not to exceed HEINRICH, ERNST, DONNELLY, BLUNT, year. $20,000,000, award grants to State, local, or HIRONO, FRANKEN and MURRAY. This This modification will ensure that tribal law enforcement agencies and appro- the credit is doing what Congress in- priate non-governmental organizations to— bill will modify the biodiesel fuel (1) promote trust and ensure legitimacy blenders credit to a domestic produc- tended—incentivizing investment in among law enforcement agencies and the tion credit, and extend the credit domestic biodiesel production. Surely communities they serve through procedural through 2019. we can agree that we should not be pro- reforms, transparency, and accountability; Congress created the biodiesel tax in- viding a U.S. taxpayer subsidy to al- (2) develop comprehensive and responsive centive in 2005 when I was Chairman of ready heavily subsidized foreign bio- policies on key topics relevant to the rela- the Senate Finance Committee. As a diesel imports. tionship between law enforcement agencies result of this incentive, and the Renew- I therefore urge my colleagues to and the communities they serve; able Fuel Standard, biodiesel is pro- support the production of American (3) balance the embrace of technology and digital communications with local needs, viding significant benefits to the na- biodiesel and this common-sense, cost privacy, assessments, and monitoring; tion. reduction reform. (4) encourage the implementation of poli- Senator CANTWELL and I have been cies that support community-based partner- advocating since 2009 to modify the By Mr. DAINES (for himself and ships in the reduction of crime; current incentive. We have proposed Mr. TESTER): (5) emphasize the importance of high qual- making the credit available for the do- S. 3192. A bill to designate a moun- ity and effective training and education mestic production of biodiesel, rather tain peak in the State of Montana as through partnerships with local and national than a mixture credit available to the ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’; to the Com- training facilities; and blender of the fuel. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- (6) endorse practices that support officer sources. wellness and safety through the re-evalua- The bill we are introducing today is similar to an amendment that I offered Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I ask tion of officer shift hours, including data col- unanimous consent that the text of the lection and analysis. with Senator CANTWELL during consid- (b) COVERED AMOUNTS DEFINED.—In this eration of the tax extenders package in bill be printed in the RECORD. section, the term ‘‘covered amounts’’ the Senate Finance Committee in July There being no objection, the text of means— of last year. Our biodiesel reform the bill was ordered to be printed in (1) any unobligated balances made avail- amendment passed unanimously by the RECORD, as follows: able under the heading ‘‘GENERAL ADMIN- voice vote. S. 3192 ISTRATION’’ under the heading ‘‘DEPART- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- MENT OF JUSTICE’’ in an appropriations Converting to a producer credit im- proves the incentive in many ways. resentatives of the United States of America in Act in a fiscal year; Congress assembled, (2) any amounts made available for an ‘‘Ed- The blenders credit can be difficult to ward Byrne Memorial criminal justice inno- administer, because the blending of the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Alex vation program’’ under the heading ‘‘STATE fuel can occur at many different stages Diekmann Peak Designation Act of 2016’’. AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE’’ of the fuel distribution. This can make under the heading ‘‘OFFICE OF JUSTICE SEC. 2. FINDINGS. it difficult to ensure that only fuel Congress finds that Alex Diekmann— PROGRAMS’’ under the heading ‘‘DEPART- that qualifies for the credit claims the MENT OF JUSTICE’’ in an appropriations (1) was a loving father of 2 and an adoring Act in a fiscal year; or incentive. It has been susceptible to husband who lived in Bozeman, Montana, (3) any combination of amounts described abuse because of this. where he was a renowned conservationist in paragraphs (1) and (2). A credit for domestic production will who dedicated his career to protecting some also ensure that we are incentivizing of the most outstanding natural and scenic By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself, the domestic industry, rather than sub- resource areas of the Northern Rockies; (2) was responsible during his unique con- Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. ROBERTS, sidizing imported biofuels. It is pro- servation career for the protection of more Ms. HEITKAMP, Mr. THUNE, Mr. jected that imports from Argentina, In- than 50 distinct areas in the States of Mon- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. donesia, Singapore, the European tana, Wyoming, and Idaho, conserving for HEINRICH, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. DON- Union, South Korea and others could the public over 100,000 acres of iconic moun- NELLY, Mr. BLUNT, Ms. HIRONO, exceed 1.8 billion gallons over 2016 and tains and valleys, rivers and creeks, ranches Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. MURRAY, 2017. and farms, and historic sites and open and Ms. KLOBUCHAR): We should not provide a U.S. tax- spaces; S. 3188. A bill to amend the Internal payer benefit to imported biofuels. By (3) played a central role in securing the fu- Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the in- restricting the credit to domestic pro- ture of an array of special landscapes, in- centives for biodiesel; to the Com- duction, we’ll also save taxpayer cluding— (A) the spectacular Devil’s Canyon in the mittee on Finance. money. The amendment adopted in the Craig Thomas Special Management Area in Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Finance Committee was estimated by the State of Wyoming; have long been a champion of domestic the Joint Committee on Taxation to (B) crucial fish and wildlife habitat and biofuel production, including ethanol, reduce the cost of the extension by $90 recreation access land in the Sawtooth biodiesel and cellulosic fuels. Domestic million. Mountains of Idaho, along the Salmon River, biodiesel production supports tens of Importantly, modifying the credit and near the Canadian border; and thousands of jobs. Replacing tradi- will have little to no impact on the (C) diverse and vitally important land all tional diesel with biodiesel reduces consumer. Much of the credit will con- across the Crown of the Continent in the State of Montana, from the world-famous emissions and creates cleaner air. tinue to be passed on to the blender Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Glacier Homegrown biodiesel improves our en- and ultimately, the consumer. Addi- National Park to the Cabinet-Yaak Eco- ergy security by diversifying our trans- tionally, the U.S. biodiesel industry is system, to the recreational trails, working portation fuels and reducing our de- currently operating at approximately forests and ranches, and critical drinking pendence on foreign oil. Biodiesel itself 55 percent of capacity. The domestic water supply for Whitefish, and beyond; is a very diverse fuel. It can be pro- biodiesel industry has the capacity and (4) made a particularly profound mark on duced from a wide array of resources access to affordable feedstocks to meet the preservation of the natural wonders in such as recycled cooking oil, soybean the demand of U.S. consumers. and near the Madison Valley and the Madi- The current biodiesel credit expires son Range, Montana, where more than 12 and other plant oils, and animal fats. miles of the Madison River and much of the I am proud of the success of the at the end of this year. It is my hope world-class scenery, fish and wildlife, and American biodiesel industry, and I am that when the Senate considers legisla- recreation opportunities of the area have be- glad to be introducing today the Bio- tion to extend expiring tax provisions, come and shall remain conserved and avail- diesel Tax Incentive Reform and Ex- that the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Re- able to the public because of his efforts;

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Whereas family planning services and sex of education policy; SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF ALEX DIEKMANN PEAK, education are the primary tools currently Whereas Einstein Fellows have made in- MONTANA. available to directly prevent the devastating valuable contributions to the formulation of (a) IN GENERAL.—The unnamed 9,765-foot outcomes of the Zika virus; educational policy through advice to Mem- peak located 2.2 miles west-northwest of Fin- Whereas the Select Investigative Panel of bers of Congress and officials in Federal ger Mountain on the western boundary of the the Committee on Energy and Commerce of agencies, the development of legislation, and Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana (UTM co- the House of Representatives has turned the creation of innovative educational pro- ordinates Zone 12, 457966 E., 4982589 N.), shall their focus to investigating scientific re- grams and interventions; be known and designated as ‘‘Alex Diekmann searchers engaged in public health research, Whereas Einstein Fellows have experienced Peak’’. such as the Zika virus, using fetal tissue; unique opportunities for professional growth (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, and and development that allow for the expan- map, regulation, document, record, or other Whereas scientific researchers have re- sion of skills and knowledge; paper of the United States to the peak de- ported the diminishing availability of fetal Whereas Einstein Fellows learn valuable scribed in subsection (a) shall be considered tissue for their critical research to try to de- leadership skills to advance the fields of edu- to be a reference to ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’. velop a vaccine for the Zika virus, Alz- cation, science, technology, engineering, heimer’s, and other diseases impacting mathematics, and public policy; and f Americans: Now, therefore, be it Whereas Einstein Fellows, during their SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Resolved, That the Senate— service and upon the continuation of their (1) supports the immediate termination of professional careers, serve as role models and the Select Investigative Panel of the Com- examples of dedication and commitment for mittee on Energy and Commerce of the past, present, and future generations of edu- SENATE RESOLUTION 530—SUP- House of Representatives established pursu- cators and public servants: Now, therefore, PORTING THE TERMINATION OF ant to House Resolution 461, agreed to Octo- be it THE SELECT INVESTIGATIVE ber 7, 2015; and Resolved, That the Senate— PANEL OF THE COMMITTEE ON (2) supports rescinding any unspent funds (1) recognizes the significance of the 25th ENERGY AND COMMERCE OF THE and making those funds available to the De- anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distin- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment of Health and Human Services for guished Educator Fellowship Program; ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO efforts to combat Zika for women and (2) recognizes the value of having current HOUSE RESOLUTION 461, AND children. science, technology, engineering, and mathe- f matics teachers directly engaged in the pol- FOR OTHER PURPOSES icymaking process; Mrs. MURRAY (for herself, Ms. BALD- SENATE RESOLUTION 531—CELE- (3) recognizes the sacrifices made by teach- WIN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, BRATING THE 25TH ANNIVER- ers who interrupt their careers to serve as Mrs. BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Ms. CANTWELL, SARY OF THE ALBERT EINSTEIN Einstein Fellows; (4) supports the continuation of the Ein- Mr. CARDIN, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEIN- DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR FEL- LOWSHIP PROGRAM AND RECOG- stein Fellowship program; STEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, (5) encourages Federal agencies and con- Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. LEAHY, NIZING THE SIGNIFICANT CON- gressional offices to host Einstein Fellows Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MERKLEY, Ms. MIKUL- TRIBUTIONS OF ALBERT EIN- and to leverage the expertise of former Ein- SKI, Mr. MURPHY, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. STEIN FELLOWS stein Fellows; and SCHATZ, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. TILLIS submitted the following (6) recognizes the contributions of past, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. resolution; which was referred to the present, and future Einstein Fellows. WYDEN) submitted the following reso- Committee on Health, Education, f lution; which was referred to the Com- Labor, and Pensions: SENATE RESOLUTION 532—CELE- mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- S. RES. 531 ernmental Affairs: BRATING THE 140TH ANNIVER- Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished SARY OF THE STATE OF COLO- S. RES. 530 Educator Fellowship Program was estab- Whereas Planned Parenthood provides lished in 1990 and formalized by law in 1994; RADO high-quality, affordable health care for Whereas Einstein Fellows are selected Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. women, men, and young people, and is the through a highly competitive process from BENNET) submitted the following reso- nation’s largest provider of sex education; among the best science, technology, engi- lution; which was considered and Whereas Planned Parenthood provides sex- neering, and mathematics teachers in the agreed to: ual and reproductive health care, education, field and represent diverse geographic re- information, and outreach to nearly 5,000,000 gions and communities; S. RES. 532 women, men, and adolescents worldwide in a Whereas the Albert Einstein Distinguished Whereas Colorado joined the Union as the single year; Educator Fellowship Program places excep- 38th State on August 1, 1876, when President Whereas officials in 13 States have con- tional teachers in positions within Federal Ulysses S. Grant signed a statehood procla- cluded investigations into Planned Parent- agencies and on Capitol Hill where they con- mation; hood affiliates having found no wrongdoing tribute to advancing the fields of education, Whereas statehood was granted to Colo- on behalf of Planned Parenthood, and offi- science, technology, engineering, mathe- rado after Colorado became a territory in cials in additional eight States have declined matics, and public policy; 1861 and Jerome Chaffee, a Representative to open investigations citing a lack of any Whereas the Department of Energy, for the territory, convinced Congress that evidence against Planned Parenthood to sug- through its Office of Workforce Development the population had increased enough for gest wrongdoing; for Teachers & Scientists, and the Triangle statehood to be approved; Whereas the Select Investigative Panel of Coalition for STEM Education have nurtured Whereas the United States Air Force Acad- the Committee on Energy and Commerce of and developed the Einstein Fellowship Pro- emy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, educates the House of Representatives has found no gram; and trains brave men and women in the Air wrongdoing on the part of Planned Parent- Whereas over 270 Einstein Fellows have Force; hood; served professionally at the Department of Whereas Colorado has 6 military bases that Whereas the Select Investigative Panel of Education, the Department of Energy, the are home to the honorable men and women the Committee on Energy and Commerce of National Aeronautics and Space Administra- who serve the United States; the House of Representatives has recently tion (NASA), the National Institutes of Whereas there are more than 36,000 farms authorized an additional $490,000 in unneces- Health (NIH), the National Institute of in Colorado, located on more than 31,000,000 sary spending, bringing the panel’s total ex- Standards and Technology (NIST), the Na- acres, which grow a variety of crops, includ- penditures to $790,000 thus far; tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ing barley, grapes, sunflowers, and beans;

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Whereas Golden, Colorado, is home to the ligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory National Security Agency, the Defense Intel- f (commonly referred to as ‘‘NREL’’), which is ligence Agency, the National Geospatial-In- SENATE RESOLUTION 534—REL- transforming the ways the people of the telligence Agency, the National Reconnais- ATIVE TO THE DEATH OF WIL- United States use and develop energy sance Office, other offices within the Depart- through research; ment of Defense for the collection of special- LIAM L. ARMSTRONG, FORMER Whereas Colorado is ranked twelfth in the ized national intelligence through reconnais- UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR United States for installed solar energy ca- sance programs, the intelligence elements of THE STATE OF COLORADO pacity and eighth in the United States for the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Ma- Mr. GARDNER (for himself and Mr. the number of wind turbines located within rine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bu- BENNET) submitted the following reso- the State; reau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Whereas, with an average of more than 300 Administration, and the Department of En- lution; which was considered and days of sunshine per year, Colorado is one of ergy, the Bureau of Intelligence and Re- agreed to: the sunniest States in the United States; search of the Department of State, the Office S. RES. 534 Whereas Colorado is home to the Southern of Intelligence and Analysis of the Depart- Whereas William L. Armstrong (in this Ute Tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe; ment of the Treasury, the elements of the preamble referred to as ‘‘Bill Armstrong’’) Whereas Colorado is home to 58 mountain Department of Homeland Security concerned was born in Fremont, Nebraska, and at- peaks rising 14,000 feet above sea level; with the analysis of intelligence informa- tended Tulane University and the University Whereas Colorado has world renowned ski- tion, and other elements as may be des- of Minnesota; ing and snowboarding, with 25 resorts for ignated; Whereas Bill Armstrong was a broadcaster Coloradans and out-of-State visitors to Whereas July 26, 2016, is the 69th anniver- and owner of media outlets, such as radio enjoy; sary of the signing of the National Security stations and newspapers; Whereas Colorado has 4 National Parks, in- Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.); Whereas Bill Armstrong served in the cluding the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Whereas the Intelligence Reform and Ter- Army National Guard of the United States National Park, the Great Sand Dunes Na- rorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law from 1957 to 1963, which brought him to Colo- tional Park and Preserve, Mesa Verde Na- 108–458; 118 Stat. 3638) created the position of rado; tional Park, and Rocky Mountain National the Director of National Intelligence to serve Whereas at age 25 Bill Armstrong was Park; as the head of the intelligence community elected to the Colorado House of Representa- Whereas Colorado is also home to numer- and to ensure that national intelligence be tives, where he served from 1963 to 1964; ous monuments, wilderness areas, recreation timely, objective, independent of political Whereas Bill Armstrong then served in the areas, and historic trails, all of which ensure considerations, and based upon all sources Colorado Senate from 1965 to 1972, where he that beautiful landscapes are preserved and available; became Majority Leader after only 4 years of provide recreation opportunities for all; Whereas Congress has previously passed service; Whereas Colorado is a national leader in joint resolutions, signed by the President, to Whereas Bill Armstrong served the people aerospace, where companies develop cutting designate Peace Officers Memorial Day on of Colorado in the United States House of edge technology to propel the United States May 15, Patriot Day on September 11, and Representatives from 1973 to 1979 and in the into the future; and other commemorative occasions, to honor United States Senate from 1979 to 1991; Whereas Colorado is a symbol of the beau- the sacrifices of law enforcement officers and Whereas Bill Armstrong served honorably ty and opportunity America has to offer, and of those who lost their lives on September 11, as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Katherine Lee Bates wrote the poem ‘‘Amer- 2001; Policy Committee from 1985 to 1991; ica the Beautiful’’ after being inspired dur- Whereas the United States has increas- Whereas Bill Armstrong was a strong con- ing a hike up Pikes Peak: Now, therefore, be ingly relied upon the men and women of the servative who consistently advocated for it intelligence community to protect and de- such matters as fiscal discipline and tax re- Resolved, That the Senate commends and fend the security of the United States in the form, pay and benefits for military service celebrates Colorado and the people of Colo- years since the attacks of September 11, 2001; members, and the support of small busi- rado on the 140th anniversary of the State of Whereas the men and women of the intel- nesses; Colorado. ligence community, both civilian and mili- Whereas Bill Armstrong worked to pass tary, have been increasingly called upon to f the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 (Pub- deploy to theaters of war in Iraq, Afghani- lic Law 97-34, 95 Stat. 172) and was recognized SENATE RESOLUTION 533—DESIG- stan, and elsewhere since September 11, 2001; multiple times with the ‘‘Taxpayers’ Friend’’ NATING JULY 26, 2016, AS Whereas numerous intelligence officers of award by the National Taxpayers Union; ‘‘UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE the elements of the intelligence community Whereas Bill Armstrong was named the PROFESSIONALS DAY’’ have been injured or killed in the line of ‘‘military pay champion’’ of the Senate by duty; the Army Times; Mr. WARNER (for himself, Ms. MI- Whereas intelligence officers of the United Whereas Bill Armstrong was an ardent KULSKI, Mr. KING, Mr. BURR, Mrs. FEIN- States are routinely called upon to accept champion of small business; STEIN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. personal hardship and sacrifice in the fur- Whereas Bill Armstrong earned the RUBIO, Ms. COLLINS, Ms. HIRONO, and therance of their mission to protect the ‘‘Guardian of Small Business’’ award from United States, to undertake dangerous as- Mr. LANKFORD) submitted the following the National Federation of Independent signments in the defense of the interests of Business, and the Colorado Association of resolution; which was considered and the United States, to collect reliable infor- agreed to: Commerce and Industry Public Service mation within prescribed legal authorities Award in 1982 for his distinguished service to S. RES. 533 upon which the leaders of the United States the people of Colorado; Whereas on July 26, 1908, Attorney General rely in life-and-death situations, and to Whereas Bill Armstrong was instrumental Charles Bonaparte ordered newly-hired Fed- ‘‘speak truth to power’’ by providing their to the passage of title I of Public Law 96-560 eral investigators to report to the Office of best assessments to decision makers, regard- (94 Stat. 3265) (commonly known as the ‘‘Col- the Chief Examiner of the Department of less of political and policy considerations; orado National Forest Wilderness Act of Justice, which subsequently was renamed Whereas the men and women of the intel- 1980’’), which preserved 1,400,000 acres of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; ligence community have on numerous occa- land; Whereas on July 26, 1947, President Tru- sions succeeded in preventing attacks upon Whereas Bill Armstrong continued to serve man signed the National Security Act of 1947 the United States and allies of the United the people of Colorado for the last 10 years as (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), creating the Depart- States, saving numerous innocent lives; and president of Colorado Christian University; ment of Defense, the National Security Whereas intelligence officers of the United Whereas Bill Armstrong possessed a strong Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, States must of necessity often remain un- faith and lived his life accordingly; and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thereby laying known and unrecognized for their substan- Whereas Bill Armstrong led hundreds of the foundation for today’s intelligence com- tial achievements and successes: Now, there- prayer breakfasts and served on the board of munity; fore, be it Campus Crusade for Christ and Christian Whereas the National Security Act of 1947, Resolved, That the Senate— Businessmen’s Committee USA; which appears in title 50 of the United States (1) designates July 26, 2016, as ‘‘United Whereas Bill Armstrong was a person of Code, governs the definition, composition, States Intelligence Professionals Day’’; firm principle, worked towards meaningful

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Arm- for a trade agreement between the United ed in democratic principles, a similar strong, former member of the United States States and the United Kingdom; culture and a common language, a (3) recalls that section 103(d) of the Bipar- Senate; strong commitment to peace and secu- (2) the Senate instructs the Secretary of tisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Ac- the Senate to communicate this resolution countability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. 4202(d)) di- rity, and close and open economic and to the House of Representatives and trans- rects the President to commence negotia- commercial ties. The U.S. and the U.K. mit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the tions covering tariff and nontariff barriers to have a long tradition of working to- family of William L. Armstrong; and United States trade where the President de- gether to support one another’s mutual (3) when the Senate adjourns on the date of termines that such negotiations are feasible interests, and the U.K.’s decision to adoption of this resolution, it stands ad- and timely and would benefit the United withdraw from the EU should not jeop- journed as a further mark of respect to the States; ardize that tradition. In fact, the spe- memory of the Honorable William L. Arm- (4) recalls further that section 102 of the cial relationship between our two coun- strong. Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (19 U.S.C. tries must be fortified as the U.K. navi- f 4201) sets forth the negotiating objectives of gates the process of withdrawing from the EU. SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- the United States, and that the Senate and the House of Representatives expect that It is in that spirit that I propose this TION 47—EXPRESSING SUPPORT these congressionally-mandated negotiating resolution, which highlights the impor- FOR FOSTERING CLOSER ECO- objectives will be achieved in any United tance of the political, economic, and NOMIC AND COMMERCIAL TIES States trade agreement; commercial relationship between the BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES (5) urges the President, throughout discus- U.S. and the U.K., and calls upon the AND THE UNITED KINGDOM FOL- sions with the United Kingdom and in close administration to consult with the LOWING THE DECISION OF THE consultation with the Senate and the House Congress to examine ways to promote of Representatives, to determine whether ne- PEOPLE OF THE UNITED KING- further economic and commercial ac- DOM TO WITHDRAW FROM THE gotiation of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom would be likely to achieve tivity and cooperation between our two EUROPEAN UNION the negotiating objectives established by the countries, including through the nego- Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. MCCON- Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities tiation of a high-standard trade agree- NELL, Mr. COATS, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. and Accountability Act of 2015 and, if such ment at the appropriate time. THUNE, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. negotiation would be likely to achieve such The U.K. is the world’s fifth largest objectives, to commence negotiations to- ENZI, Mr. SCOTT, and Mr. GRASSLEY) economy and one of the United States’ wards a trade agreement with the United most important economic partners. Ex- submitted the following concurrent Kingdom as soon as appropriate; resolution; which was referred to the panding U.S. trade with the U.K. would (6) expresses support for enhanced eco- result in major benefits to both Amer- Committee on Finance: nomic and commercial ties between the ican and British businesses, workers, S. CON. RES. 47 United States and the European Union, in- cluding through the conclusion of a high- producers, and consumers. Further- Whereas the United States and the United more, a strengthened economic part- Kingdom are allies with a long tradition of standard Transatlantic Trade and Invest- working in close cooperation to support one ment Partnership; nership between the U.S. and the U.K. another’s mutual interests; (7) notes that the continued movement of would produce important geopolitical Whereas the United Kingdom is the world’s goods, services, and capital between the benefits that are in our national inter- fifth largest economy and one of the most United Kingdom and the European Union is est. important trading and economic partners of important to American businesses invested As such, the resolution calls upon the the United States; in Europe and the United States economy President to consult with the Congress Whereas expanding United States trade generally; and (8) calls upon the European Union and the regarding opportunities to further eco- with the United Kingdom has the potential nomic and commercial activity and co- to benefit American businesses, farmers, United Kingdom to work constructively to achieve a climate for trade and investment operation between the U.S. and the ranchers, workers, and consumers; U.K., including considering a trade Whereas a strong and economically vibrant that is mutually beneficial and productive. United Kingdom capable of supporting global Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I would agreement between our two countries. economic growth and promoting shared like to take a few minutes to talk However—and let me emphasize this Anglo-American economic principles is in about a resolution that I am submit- point—as with any trade agreement ne- the national interest of the United States; ting today regarding the importance of gotiated by this administration or the Whereas the voluntary exchange of goods the trade and investment relationship next, any future trade agreement be- and services among citizens of nations helps between the United States and the tween the U.S. and the U.K. must ad- provide global economic stability, especially United Kingdom. I also would like to here to the high standards outlined in in times of economic uncertainty; discuss our Nation’s international the recently enacted TPA law, which Whereas the United States also continues established very specific objectives re- to support the member states of the Euro- trade policy more broadly, including pean Union and seeks the further enhance- our interest in negotiating and enter- garding the negotiation of trade agree- ment of economic and commercial ties be- ing into trade agreements that satisfy ments. Any future trade agreement tween the United States and the European the high standards that the Congress with the U.K. needs to satisfy those ob- Union, including through the conclusion of a outlined in the Trade Promotion Au- jectives in order to qualify for TPA high-standard Transatlantic Trade and In- thority, or TPA, statute we enacted procedures. vestment Partnership; and last year. Now that I have spoken about the Whereas orderly and cooperative negotia- Last month, the U.K. voted to with- importance of the trade and invest- tions between the United Kingdom and the draw from the European Union. The ment relationship between the U.S. and European Union that uphold the funda- formal withdrawal process is at its be- the U.K., I would like to speak about mental bases for trade and investment be- tween the United Kingdom and the European ginning stages, and the U.K. and the the importance of the trade and invest- Union are in the mutual interest of the EU have many issues to resolve as they ment relationship between the United United States, the United Kingdom, and the work out their future political and eco- States and the European Union. While member states of the European Union: Now, nomic relationship. I am optimistic this resolution proposes stronger eco- therefore, be it that these issues will be resolved con- nomic and commercial ties with the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.045 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5089 U.K., it does the same for the EU. To be financial services. In particular, both esses, concerns are growing that the clear, the U.K.’s decision to withdraw the market access and the regulatory measures that our trading partners in- from the EU should not jeopardize or scope of the agreement should address tend to take to implement TPP fall weaken our country’s relationship with financial services. short of what is required by the agree- the U.K., nor should it jeopardize or Third, a valid and passable T–TIP ment. Failure by our trading partners weaken our country’s relationship with agreement must reflect the highest to fully and faithfully implement their the EU. Both the U.K. and the EU are standards of protection for intellectual TPP obligations threatens to reduce important diplomatic and economic property rights. Moreover, any out- the value of the agreement for U.S. partners of the United States. come on intellectual property must not businesses, workers, farmers, ranchers, As such, the resolution proposes jeopardize our country’s ability to and consumers. stronger economic and commercial ties achieve high levels of intellectual prop- That is why it is essential that the between the U.S. and the EU, including erty protection in other markets or in Obama administration now work to through the conclusion of a high-stand- other negotiations. reach country-specific plans identi- ard Transatlantic Trade and Invest- Finally, T–TIP must address barriers fying the changes that our trading ment Partnership, T–TIP, agreement. to digital trade, including discrimina- partners must and will make to their Coincidentally, our trade negotiators tory treatment of digital products and laws, regulations, and practices in are in Europe this week for the 14th barriers that inhibit the free flow of order to meet their key TPP obliga- round of T–TIP negotiations. digital data, such as forced data local- tions. These country-specific imple- I would like to take a few moments ization policies. In short, the agree- mentation commitments would provide to discuss Congress’s expectations for ment must ensure that all products, a valuable tool for resolving short- T–TIP and to highlight areas of par- services, and technologies are given the comings and ambiguities in the agree- ticular concern. chance to compete in the marketplace. ment, while helping to build confidence T–TIP presents an excellent oppor- T–TIP is intended to be a model for in the Congress that TPP will be imple- tunity for both the U.S. and the EU— the world, so we must get it right. mented fully and faithfully by our the world’s two largest economies—to The resolution that I’m introducing trading partners. Put simply, these strengthen our already robust eco- today notes the importance of eco- country-specific implementation com- nomic relationship. That relationship nomic cooperation among the U.S., the mitments can be an essential compo- is one of the most extensive and com- U.K., and the EU, and highlights the nent to developing the political sup- plex in the world. Together, our econo- mutual benefits to be achieved through port necessary for the Congress to pass mies account for approximately half of such cooperation. In particular, the TPP implementing legislation. world GDP and nearly one third of resolution calls upon the EU and the During the 114th Congress, we have worldwide trade. Annual U.S.-EU trade U.K. to work constructively to achieve successfully enacted a number of amounts to hundreds of billions of dol- a climate for trade and investment strong trade policies that reflect and lars, and our two markets already are that is mutually beneficial and produc- advance our national interest. T–TIP deeply integrated and relatively open. tive; and it notes that the continued and TPP negotiations represent impor- Nonetheless, opportunities exist for the movement of goods, services, and cap- tant opportunities for the administra- U.S. and the EU to expand trade and ital between the U.K. and the EU is im- tion to use the tools provided by Con- investment by further reducing bar- portant not only to the U.K. and the gress to help American businesses, riers and modernizing the rules that EU, but also to American businesses workers, and consumers to benefit govern such trade and investment. But invested in Europe and the U.S. econ- from trade. We must remain vigilant to in order for T–TIP or any similar trade omy generally. The U.S., the U.K., and ensure that our trade objectives are agreement to reach its full potential, it the EU will all benefit as our countries met and hold the administration ac- must reflect an unprecedented level of work together to become economically countable for achieving the goals that commitment—by both the EU and the stronger and more geopolitically se- the Congress has established. At the Obama administration. cure. same time, we need to look toward the T–TIP also presents an excellent op- Finally, I would like to say a few future. portunity for the U.S. and the EU to words regarding the Trans-Pacific The resolution that we are submit- work together to help set high stand- Partnership, or TPP, agreement. I ting today is designed to reinforce our ards for the world. If the agreement fought hard to secure TPA, in large support for strong, market-opening does not meet a high standard, then part, so that this administration would agreements and to remind this and fu- the rest of the world will take notice. have the ability to secure a strong TPP ture administrations that the Congress In order to qualify as a high-standard agreement. However, in a few impor- is, and will remain, an active partici- agreement, T–TIP—just like any poten- tant areas, TPP falls short. I am com- pant in formulating U.S. trade policy. tial trade agreement between the U.S. mitted to working with the adminis- I urge all of my colleagues to join me and the U.K.—must satisfy the stand- tration to help to improve on those in supporting this important resolu- ards outlined in the TPA statute. If the shortcomings. In the meantime, it is tion. agreement does not satisfy those essential that the administration begin standards, then it will face enormous to work with our TPP partners to de- f difficulty in the Congress. velop meaningful country-specific im- To do this, T–TIP must address sev- plementation commitments. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND eral difficult areas. I will highlight During a hearing held by the Senate PROPOSED only a few such areas and issues today, Finance Committee earlier this year, SA 4973. Mr. BLUNT proposed an amend- while noting that many others exist. members of the Committee heard as- ment to the bill S. 2893, to reauthorize the First, the agreement must have pro- sessments from American exporters sound recording and film preservation pro- visions that provide strong market ac- and stakeholders about the implemen- grams of the Library of Congress, and for cess for agricultural products, includ- tation of past free trade agreements. It other purposes. ing through the elimination of dis- is an unfortunate fact that the Obama criminatory geographical indication administration has allowed free trade f practices and unjustified sanitary and agreements to enter into force before phytosanitary standards. ensuring that our partners have taken TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Second, the agreement must be com- all steps necessary to comply with SA 4973. Mr. BLUNT proposed an prehensive and not exclude any prod- their obligations under the agree- amendment to the bill S. 2893, to reau- ucts or economic sectors from the ne- ments. It is clear that more confidence thorize the sound recording and film gotiations. Of particular concern are regarding effective implementation of preservation programs of the Library services. The agreement should not trade agreements will be necessary be- of Congress, and for other purposes; as broadly exempt future services or spe- fore the Congress approves TPP. follows: cifically exempt other types of serv- Moreover, as our TPP partners begin On page 2, line 9, strike ‘‘$750,000’’ and in- ices, including audiovisual services or their domestic implementation proc- sert ‘‘$1,000,000’’.

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Mr. President, I ask Transportation be authorized to meet p.m., in Room SD–226 of the Dirksen unanimous consent that following the during the session of the Senate on Senate Office Building, to conduct a prayer and pledge on Thursday July 14, July 13, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room SR– hearing entitled ‘‘Researching the Po- the Chair lay before the Senate the 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- tential Medical Benefits and Risks of House message accompanying S. 2943, ing to conduct a Subcommittee hearing Marijuana.’’ and Senator MCCONNELL be recognized entitled ‘‘NASA at a Crossroads: Re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to make a compound motion to go to asserting American Leadership in objection, it is so ordered. conference on S. 2943; further, that Space Exploration.’’ SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE after cloture is filed on the compound The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask motion, the time until 11:30 a.m. be objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Sub- equally divided between the two lead- COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL committee on Health Care of the Com- ers or their designees and that at 11:30 RESOURCES mittee on Finance be authorized to a.m. the Senate vote on the motion to Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask meet during the session of the Senate invoke cloture on the compound mo- unanimous consent that the Com- on July 13, 2016, at 2:30 p.m., in room tion to go to conference; further, that mittee on Energy and Natural Re- SD–215 of the Dirksen Senate Office if cloture is invoked, the Senate agree sources be authorized to meet during Building, to conduct a hearing entitled to the compound motion to go to con- the session of the Senate on July 13, ‘‘Alzheimer’s Disease: The Struggle for ference and there be two motions to in- 2016, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD–366 of the Families, a Looming Crisis for Medi- struct in order made by Senator SHA- Dirksen Senate Office Building. care.’’ HEEN and Senator SULLIVAN; further, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that Senator SHAHEEN be recognized to objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. offer a motion to instruct the conferees COMMITTEE ON FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EAST ASIA, THE PACIFIC, AND and that there be up to 4 minutes of de- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask INTERNATIONAL CYBERSECURITY POLICY bate equally divided on the motion and unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask that following the use or yielding back mittee on Finance be authorized to unanimous consent that the Com- of that time, the Senate vote in rela- meet during the session of the Senate mittee on Foreign Relations Sub- tion to the Shaheen motion; that fol- on July 13, 2016, at 10 a.m., in room SD– committee on East Asia, the Pacific, lowing the disposition of the Shaheen 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- and International Cybersecurity Policy motion, Senator SULLIVAN be recog- ing, to conduct a hearing entitled be authorized to meet during the ses- nized to offer a motion to instruct the ‘‘Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthor- sion of the Senate on July 13, 2016, at conferees and that there be up to 4 ization Act of 2015: Ensuring Successful 10:30 a.m., to conduct a hearing enti- minutes of debate equally divided on Implementation of Physician Payment tled ‘‘U.S. Policy Options in the South the motion and that following the use Reforms.’’ China Sea.’’ or yielding back of that time, the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ate vote in relation to the Sullivan mo- objection, it is so ordered. objection, it is so ordered. tion without any intervening action or SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS debate. Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Com- unanimous consent that the Com- objection, it is so ordered. mittee on Foreign Relations Sub- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- committee on Western Hemisphere be f ized to meet during the session of the authorized to meet during the session Senate on July 13, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., to EXECUTIVE SESSION of the Senate on July 13, 2016, at 2:30 conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘Nomina- p.m., to conduct a hearing entitled tions.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ‘‘Zika in the Western Hemisphere: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR objection, it is so ordered. Risks and Response.’’ Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Senate COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, objection, it is so ordered. AND PENSIONS proceed to executive session for the Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask f consideration of Calendar Nos. 659 unanimous consent that the Com- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR through 678 and all nominations on the mittee on Health, Education, Labor, Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I ask Secretary’s desk; that the nominations and Pensions be authorized to meet unanimous consent that Warren Ponto, be confirmed en bloc, the motions to during the session of the Senate on the committee’s detailee from the reconsider be considered made and laid July 13, 2016, at 2:45 p.m., in room SD– FAA, be allowed privileges of the floor. upon the table with no intervening ac- 106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tion or debate; that no further motions ing, to conduct a hearing entitled objection, it is so ordered. be in order; that any statements re- ‘‘Campus Safety: Improving Prevention Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I lated to the nominations be printed in and Response Efforts.’’ ask unanimous consent that Alexandra the RECORD; that the President be im- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Bratton, an intern on the Energy Com- mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- objection, it is so ordered. mittee, be granted floor privileges for tion, and the Senate then resume legis- COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY the remainder of today’s session of the lative session. Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, I ask Senate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. mittee on the Judiciary be authorized objection, it is so ordered. The nominations considered and con- to meet during the session of the Sen- Mr. COONS. Mr. President, I ask firmed en bloc are as follows: ate on July 13, 2016, at 10 a.m., in Room unanimous consent that Sydney Jones, IN THE NAVY SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Macon Sheppard, William Aulgar, and The following named officer for appoint- Building, to conduct a hearing entitled Jemel Green-Harris, of my office, be ment in the United States Navy to the grade ‘‘Nominations.’’ granted the privilege of the floor for indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the remainder of today’s legislative To be rear admiral objection, it is so ordered. session. Rear Adm. (lh) Christian D. Becker

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Shaffer June 28, 2016. the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., The following named officer for appoint- PN1582 ARMY nomination of Renee V. section 12203: ment in the United States Navy to the grade Scott, which was received by the Senate and To be rear admiral (lower half) indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: appeared in the Congressional Record of Capt. Troy M. McClelland To be rear admiral (lower half) June 28, 2016. PN1583 ARMY nomination of Keith D. The following named officer for appoint- Capt. Frank D. Whitworth ment in the United States Navy to the grade Blodgett, which was received by the Senate indicated under article II, section 2, clause 2, The following named officer for appoint- and appeared in the Congressional Record of of the United States Constitution: ment in the United States Navy to the grade June 28, 2016. indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: PN1584 ARMY nominations (10) beginning To be rear admiral (lower half) To be rear admiral (lower half) JEFFREY M ALSTON, and ending MI- Capt. Ronny L. Jackson Capt. Stephanie T. Keck CHAEL J. TURLEY, which nominations were The following named officer for appoint- received by the Senate and appeared in the ment as Chief of Navy Reserve and appoint- The following named officer for appoint- Congressional Record of June 28, 2016. ment in the Navy Reserve to the grade indi- ment in the United States Navy to the grade PN1585 ARMY nomination of Steven C. cated while assigned to a position of impor- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: Loos, which was received by the Senate and tance and responsibility under title 10, To be rear admiral (lower half) appeared in the Congressional Record of U.S.C., sections 601 and 5143: Capt. David A. Goggins June 28, 2016. To be vice admiral Capt. Douglas W. Small PN1586 ARMY nomination of Daniel W. M. Mackle, which was received by the Senate Rear Adm. Luke M. McCollum The following named officers for appoint- and appeared in the Congressional Record of IN THE AIR FORCE ment in the United States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: June 28, 2016. The following named officer for appoint- PN1609 ARMY nomination of Michael P. To be Rear Admiral (lower half) ment in the United States Air Force to the Lindsay, which was received by the Senate grade indicated while assigned to a position Capt. Richard D. Heinz and appeared in the Congressional Record of of importance and responsibility under title Capt. John T. Palmer July 7, 2016. 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following named officers for appoint- PN1610 ARMY nomination of Brando S. To be lieutenant general ment in the United States Navy to the grade Jobity, which was received by the Senate Maj. Gen. Steven M. Shepro indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: and appeared in the Congressional Record of July 7, 2016. IN THE ARMY To be Rear Admiral (lower half) PN1611 ARMY nomination of David C. Mar- Capt. Carl P. Chebi The following named officer for appoint- tin, which was received by the Senate and Capt. Blake L. Converse ment in the Reserve of the Army to the appeared in the Congressional Record of July Capt. Charles B. Cooper, II grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 7, 2016. 12203: Capt. Paul T. Druggan IN THE NAVY To be major general Capt. Donald D. Gabrielson Capt. Alvin Holsey PN1612 NAVY nominations (5) beginning Brig. Gen. Tammy S. Smith Capt. Jeffrey T. Jablon GREGORY A. VERLINDE, and ending The following named officer for appoint- Capt. Gary A. Mayes DAVID T. WRIGHT, which nominations were ment in the Reserve of the Army to the Capt. John F. Meier received by the Senate and appeared in the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Capt. James E. Pitts Congressional Record of July 7, 2016. 12203: Capt. Charles W. Rock f To be major general Capt. John B Skillman LEGISLATIVE SESSION Brig. Gen. Brian E. Alvin Capt. Murray J. Tynch, III Capt. John F. Wade The following named officer for appoint- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Capt. Michael A. Wettlaufer ment in the Reserve of the Army to the ate will now resume legislative session. NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section f 12203: DESK LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SOUND To be brigadier general IN THE AIR FORCE RECORDING AND FILM PRESER- Col. Richard J. Heitkamp PN1469 AIR FORCE nominations (6) begin- ning WALTER W. BEAN, and ending SCOTT VATION PROGRAMS REAUTHOR- The following named officer for appoint- L. RUMMAGE, which nominations were re- IZATION ACT OF 2016 ment in the Reserve of the Army to the ceived by the Senate and appeared in the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Congressional Record of May 18, 2016. 12203: PN1470 AIR FORCE nominations (53) begin- unanimous consent that the Com- To be brigadier general ning JENNIFER D. BANKSTON, and ending mittee on Rules be discharged from Col. Miles A. Davis WILLIAM F. WOLFE, which nominations further consideration of S. 2893 and the The following named officer for appoint- were received by the Senate and appeared in Senate proceed to its immediate con- ment in the Reserve of the Army to the the Congressional Record of May 18, 2016. sideration. grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section PN1579 AIR FORCE nominations (18) begin- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 12203: ning RICHARD D. BETZOLD, and ending objection, it is so ordered. JENNIFER E. TONNESON, which nomina- To be brigadier general The clerk will report the bill by title. tions were received by the Senate and ap- Col. Fletcher V. Washington peared in the Congressional Record of June The legislative clerk read as follows: The following named officer for appoint- 28, 2016. A bill (S. 2893) to reauthorize the sound re- ment in the Reserve of the Army to the PN1580 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- cording and film preservation programs of grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section ning STEFANIE L. SHAVER, and ending the Library of Congress, and for other pur- 12203: WILLIAM J. BRIDGHAM, which nomina- poses. To be brigadier general tions were received by the Senate and ap- There being no objection, the Senate Col. Nikki L. Griffin Olive peared in the Congressional Record of June proceeded to consider the bill. 28, 2016. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today the IN THE NAVY PN1613 AIR FORCE nomination of Erol The following named officer for appoint- Agi, which was received by the Senate and Senate will pass the bipartisan Library ment in the United States Navy to the grade appeared in the Congressional Record of July of Congress Sound Recording and Film indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: 7, 2016. Preservation Programs Reauthoriza- To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE ARMY tion Act of 2016, which authorizes two Capt. Darius Banaji PN1321 ARMY nomination of Joshua D. important cultural preservation pro- The following named officer for appoint- Wright, which was received by the Senate grams through 2027. Senator GRASSLEY ment in the United States Navy to the grade and appeared in the Congressional Record of and I worked together on this legisla- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: April 7, 2016. tion to help ensure that the films and

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As vation Programs Reauthorization Act of amended by striking ‘‘and for purchase, we embrace these new developments, 2016’’. maintenance, and replacement of repro- ducers for such sound-reproduction record- we must also ensure that the records of SEC. 2. SOUND RECORDING PRESERVATION PRO- GRAMS. ings’’ and inserting ‘‘and for purchase, main- our past are preserved. Films and tenance, and replacement of reproducers for (a) NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION sound recordings created by previous any such forms’’. generations tell us who we are, and BOARD.—Section 133 of the National Record- ing Preservation Act of 2000 (2 U.S.C. 1743) is f who we were, as a society; yet the pas- amended by striking ‘‘through fiscal year sage of time has taken its toll on these FILIPINO VETERANS OF WORLD 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘through fiscal year WAR II CONGRESSIONAL GOLD historical works, erasing artifacts of 2026’’. MEDAL ACT OF 2015 our shared history and culture. (b) NATIONAL RECORDING PRESERVATION The legislation that will be passed FOUNDATION.— Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask today by the Senate continues (1) REAUTHORIZATION.—Section 152411(a) of unanimous consent that the Com- Congress’s long recognition of the im- title 36, United States Code, is amended by mittee on Banking, Housing, and portance of cultural preservation, reau- striking ‘‘through fiscal year 2016 an amount Urban Affairs be discharged from fur- thorizing both the National Film Pres- not to exceed’’ and inserting ‘‘through fiscal year 2026 an amount not to exceed the lesser ther consideration of S. 1555 and the ervation Program, which began in 1988, Senate proceed to its immediate con- and the National Sound Recording of $1,000,000 or’’. (2) NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF DIREC- sideration. Preservation Program, which began in TORS.—Section 152403(b)(2) of title 36, United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2000. These programs, operated within States Code, is amended— objection, it is so ordered. the Library of Congress, help preserve (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘nine The clerk will report the bill by title. historical and cultural artifacts that directors’’ and inserting ‘‘12 directors’’; and The legislative clerk read as follows: (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘six would otherwise disappear or be de- A bill (S. 1555) to award a Congressional directors’’ each place it appears and insert- stroyed through the passage of time. Gold Medal, collectively, to the Filipino vet- ing ‘‘8 directors’’. Through the preservation programs, erans of World War II, in recognition of the the Library of Congress has created the SEC. 3. FILM PRESERVATION PROGRAMS. dedicated service of the veterans during National Film and National Recording (a) NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION BOARD.— World War II. Registries, to recognize the most essen- Section 112 of the National Film Preserva- There being no objection, the Senate tion Act of 1996 (2 U.S.C. 179v) is amended by tial artistic works our Nation has pro- proceeded to consider the bill. duced. striking ‘‘through fiscal year 2016’’ and in- serting ‘‘through fiscal year 2026’’. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask This legislation also reauthorizes the (b) NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDA- unanimous consent that the bill be federally chartered National Film and TION.—Section 151711(a)(1)(C) of title 36, read a third time and passed and the National Recording Preservation Foun- United States Code, is amended by striking motion to reconsider be considered dations. These foundations play a crit- ‘‘through 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘through 2026’’. made and laid upon the table with no ical role in preservation efforts by pro- intervening action or debate. viding grants to a wide array of edu- f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cational and nonprofit organizations to objection, it is so ordered. preserve films and sound recordings. To AUTHORIZING THE NATIONAL LI- The bill (S. 1555) was ordered to be date, the National Film Preservation BRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND engrossed for a third reading, was read Foundation has given grants to more AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED the third time, and passed, as follows: than 270 organizations in all 50 States. By reauthorizing these important TO PROVIDE PLAYBACK EQUIP- S. 1555 programs, this legislation will allow MENT Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- the Library of Congress and the Foun- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask resentatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, dations to continue their important unanimous consent that the Senate SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. work in preserving America’s fading proceed to the immediate consider- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Filipino treasures, as well as providing grants ation of S. 3207, introduced earlier Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold that will help libraries, museums, and today. Medal Act of 2015’’. archives preserve these works and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The SEC. 2. FINDINGS. make them available for study and re- clerk will report the bill by title. Congress finds the following: search. I look forward to prompt con- The legislative clerk read as follows: (1) The First Philippine Republic was sideration of the bill by the House and A bill (S. 3207) to authorize the National founded as a result of the Spanish-American to the President signing it into law. Library Service for the Blind and Physically War in which Filipino revolutionaries and Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous Handicapped to provide playback equipment the United States Armed Forces fought to consent that the Blunt amendment at in all formats. overthrow Spanish colonial rule. On June 12, the desk be agreed to, the bill, as 1898, Filipinos declared the Philippines to be There being no objection, the Senate an independent and sovereign nation. The amended, be read a third time and proceeded to consider the bill. passed, and the motion to reconsider be Treaty of Paris negotiated between the Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask United States and Spain ignored this dec- considered made and laid upon the unanimous consent that the bill be laration of independence, and the United table. States paid Spain $20,000,000 to cede control The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered of the Philippines to the United States. Fili- objection, it is so ordered. pino nationalists who sought independence The amendment (No. 4973) was agreed made and laid upon the table with no rather than a change in colonial rulers to, as follows: intervening action or debate. clashed with forces of the United States in (Purpose: To increase the amount of funds The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Islands. The Philippine-American War, authorized to be appropriated to the Na- objection, it is so ordered. which officially lasted for 3 years from 1899 tional Recording Preservation Foundation) The bill (S. 3207) was ordered to be to 1902, led to the establishment of the On page 2, line 9, strike ‘‘$750,000’’ and in- engrossed for a third reading, was read United States civil government in the Phil- sert ‘‘$1,000,000’’. the third time, and passed, as follows: ippines. (2) In 1901, units of Filipino soldiers who The bill (S. 2893), as amended, was or- S. 3207 fought for the United States against the na- dered to be engrossed for a third read- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- tionalist insurrection were formally incor- ing, was read the third time, and resentatives of the United States of America in porated into the United States Army as the passed, as follows: Congress assembled, Philippine Scouts.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.064 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5093 (3) In 1934, the Philippine Independence Act 800 were killed, 1,000 were wounded, and addition, in 1945, according to the 441st (Public Law 73–127; 48 Stat. 456) established a 11,000 were captured and forced to march Counter Intelligence Unit of the United timetable for ending colonial rule of the through the city of Manila, after which the States Armed Forces, Philippine guerrillas United States. Between 1934 and Philippine captured troops were distributed to various provided ‘‘very important information and independence in 1946, the United States re- POW camps. The rest of the captured troops sketches of enemy positions and installa- tained sovereignty over Philippine foreign escaped to organize or join an underground tions’’ for the liberation of the Santo Tomas policy and reserved the right to call Fili- guerrilla army. prisoner of war camp, an event that made pinos into the service of the United States (11) Even before the fall of Corregidor, front page news across the United States. Armed Forces. Philippine resistance, in the form of guer- (17) In March 1944, members of the 2nd Fili- (4) On December 21 1935, President of the rilla armies, began to wage warfare on the pino Infantry Regiment were selected for Philippine Commonwealth, Manuel Quezon, Japanese invaders. Guerrilla armies, from special assignments, including intelligence signed the National Defense Act, passed by Northern Luzon to Mindanao— missions, and reorganized as the 2nd Filipino the Philippine Assembly. General Douglas (A) raided Japanese camps, stealing weap- Infantry Battalion (Separate). The 2nd Fili- MacArthur set upon the task of creating an ons and supplies; pino Infantry Battalion (Separate) contrib- independent army in the Philippines, con- (B) sabotaged and ambushed Japanese uted to mop-up operations as a civil affairs sisting of a small regular force, the Phil- troops on the move; and unit. ippine Constabulary, a police force created (C) with little weaponry, and severely out- (18) Filipinos participated in the war out of during the colonial period of the United matched in numbers, began to extract vic- national pride, as well as out of a commit- States, and reservists. By July 1941, the Phil- tories. ment to the Allied forces struggle against ippine army had 130,000 reservists and 6,000 (12) Japanese intelligence reports reveal fascism. 57,000 Filipinos in uniform died in officers. that from the time the Japanese invaded the war effort. Estimates of civilian deaths (5) On July 26, 1941, as tensions with Japan until the return of the United States Armed range from 700,000 to upwards of 1,000,000, or rose in the Pacific, President Franklin D. Forces in the summer of 1944, an estimated between 4.38 to 6.25 percent of the prewar Roosevelt used his authority vested in the 300,000 Filipinos continued to fight against population of 16,000,000. Constitution of the United States and the Japanese forces. Filipino resistance against (19) Because Filipinos who served in the Philippine Independence Act to ‘‘call into the Japanese was so strong that, in 1942, the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines service of the United States . . . all of the Imperial Army formed the Morista Butai, a were originally considered a part of the Al- organized military forces of the Government unit designated to suppress guerrillas. lied struggle, the military order issued by of the Philippines.’’ On July 27th, 1941, in ac- (13) Because Philippine guerrillas worked President Roosevelt on July 26, 1941, stated cordance with a War Department directive to restore communication with United that Filipinos who served in the Common- received a day earlier, the United States States forces in the Pacific, General Mac- wealth Army of the Philippines were entitled Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) was estab- Arthur was able to use the guerrillas in ad- to full veterans benefits. The guarantee to lished, and Manila was designated as the vance of a conventional operation and pro- pay back the service of Filipinos through command headquarters. Commander of the vided the headquarters of General Mac- veterans benefits was reversed by the Rescis- USAFFE, General Douglas MacArthur, Arthur with valuable information. Guerrillas sion Acts of 1946 (Public Laws 79–301 and 79– planned to absorb the entire Philippine army captured and transmitted to the head- 391; 60 Stat. 6 and 60 Stat. 221), which deemed into the USAFFE in phases. The first phase, quarters of General MacArthur Japanese that the wartime service of the Common- which began on September 1, 1941, included naval plans for the Central Pacific, including wealth Army of the Philippines and the new 25,000 men and 4,000 officers. defense plans for the Mariana Islands. Intel- Philippine Scouts was not considered active (6) Filipinos who served in the USAFFE in- ligence derived from guerrillas relating to and, therefore, did not qualify for benefits. cluded— aircraft, ship, and troop movements allowed (20) The loyal and valiant Filipino Vet- (A) the Philippine Scouts, who comprised for Allied forces to attack Japanese supply erans of World War II fought, suffered, and, half of the 22,532 soldiers in the Philippine lines and guerrillas and even directed United in many instances, died in the same manner Department, or United States Army garrison States submarines where to land agents and and under the same commander as other stationed in the Islands at the start of the cargo on the Philippine coast. war; (14) On December 20, 1941, President Roo- members of the United States Armed Forces (B) the Philippine Commonwealth Army; sevelt signed the Selective Training and during World War II. (C) the new Philippine Scouts, or Filipinos Service Amendments Act (Public Law 77–360; (21) The Filipino Veterans of World War II who volunteered to serve with the United 55 Stat. 844) which, among other things, al- fought alongside, and as an integral part of, States Army when the United States Armed lowed Filipinos in the United States to enlist the United States Armed Forces. The Phil- Forces returned to the island; in the United States Armed Forces. In Feb- ippines remained a territory of the United (D) Filipino civilians who volunteered to ruary 1942, President Roosevelt issued the States for the duration of the war and, ac- serve in the United States Armed Forces in Second War Powers Act (Public Law 77–507; cordingly, the United States maintained sov- 1945 and 1946, and who became ‘‘attached’’ to 56 Stat. 176), promising a simplified natu- ereignty over Philippine foreign relations, various units of the United States Army; and ralization process for Filipinos who served in including Philippine laws enacted by the (E) the ‘‘Guerrilla Services’’ who had the United States Armed Forces. Subse- Philippine Government. Filipinos who fought behind enemy lines throughout the quently, 16,000 Filipinos in California alone fought in the Philippines were not only de- war. decided to enlist. fending or fighting for the Philippines, but (7) Even after hostilities ceased, wartime (15) The mobilization of forces included the also defending, and ultimately liberating, service of the new Philippine Scouts contin- activation and assumption of command of sovereign territory held by the United States ued as a matter of law until the end of 1946, the First Filipino Infantry Battalion on Government. and the force gradually disbanded until it April 1, 1942, at Camp San Luis Obispo, Cali- (22) The United States remains forever in- was disestablished in 1950. fornia. Orders were issued to activate the debted to the bravery, valor, and dedication (8) On December 8th, 1941, not even 24 First Filipino Infantry Regiment and Band that the Filipino Veterans of World War II hours after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, at Salinas, California, effective July 13, 1942. displayed. Their commitment and sacrifice Japanese Imperial forces attacked bases of The activation of the Second Filipino Infan- demonstrates a highly uncommon and com- the United States Army in the Philippines. try Regiment occurred at Fort Ord, Cali- mendable sense of patriotism and honor. (9) In the spring of 1942, the Japanese 14th fornia, on November 21, 1942. Nearly 9,000 SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. Army overran the Bataan Peninsula, and, Filipinos and Filipino Americans fought in In this Act— after a heroic but futile defense, more than the United States Army 1st and 2nd Filipino (a) the term ‘‘Filipino Veterans of World 78,000 members of the United States Armed Infantry Regiments. War II’’ includes any individual who served— Forces were captured, specifically 66,000 Fili- (16) Soldiers of the 1st and 2nd Infantry (1) honorably at any time during the period pinos and 12,000 service members from the Regiments participated in the bloody com- beginning on July 26, 1941, and ending on De- United States. The Japanese transferred the bat and mop-up operations at New Guinea, cember 31, 1946; captured soldiers from Bataan to Camp Leyte, Samar, Luzon, and the Southern Phil- (2) in an active-duty status under the com- O’Donnell, in what is now known as the infa- ippines. In 1943, 800 men were selected from mand of the United States Armed Forces in mous Bataan Death March. Forced to march the 1st and 2nd Regiments and shipped to the Far East; and the 70-mile distance in 1 week, without ade- Australia to receive training in intelligence (3)(A) within the Philippine Common- quate food, water, or medicine, nearly 700 gathering, sabotage, and demolition. Reorga- wealth Army, the Philippine Scouts, the members of the United States Armed Forces nized as part of the 1st Reconnaissance Bat- Philippine Constabulary, Recognized Guer- and an estimated 6,000 to 10,000 Filipinos per- talion, this group was sent to the Philippines rilla units, the New Philippine Scouts, the ished during the journey. to coordinate with major guerrilla armies in First Filipino Infantry Regiment, the Second (10) After the fall of the Bataan Peninsula, the Islands. Members of the 1st Regiment Filipino Infantry Battalion (Separate), or the Japanese Army turned its sights on Cor- were also attached to the United States 6th the First Reconnaissance Battalion; or regidor. The estimated forces in defense of Army ‘‘Alamo Scouts’’, a reconnaissance (B) commanding or serving in a unit de- Corregidor totaled 13,000, and were comprised group that traveled 30 miles behind enemy scribed in paragraph (3)(A) as a United of members of the United States Armed lines to free Allied prisoners from the Caba- States military officer or enlisted soldier; Forces and Filipino troops. Of this number, natuan death camp on January 30, 1945. In and

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Res. 533, submitted earlier and other civilian real property, and for half of Congress, of a single gold medal of ap- today. other purposes. propriate design to the Filipino Veterans of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The A bill (H.R. 4487) to reduce costs of Federal World War II in recognition of the dedicated clerk will report the resolution by real estate, improve building security, and service of the veterans during World War II. for other purposes. (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For the pur- title. A bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Schol- poses of the award referred to in subsection The legislative clerk read as follows: arships for Opportunity and Results Act, and (a), the Secretary shall strike the Gold A resolution (S. Res. 533) designating July for other purposes. Medal with suitable emblems, devices, and 26, 2016, as ‘‘United States Intelligence Pro- Mr. GRASSLEY. I now ask for a sec- inscriptions, to be determined by the Sec- fessionals Day.’’ ond reading, and I object to my own re- retary. There being no objection, the Senate (c) SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION.— quest, all en bloc. (1) IN GENERAL.—Following the award of proceeded to consider the resolution. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- the gold medal in honor of the Filipino Vet- Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous tion having been heard, the bills will be erans of World War II, the gold medal shall consent that the resolution be agreed read for the second time on the next be given to the Smithsonian Institution, to, the preamble be agreed to, and the legislative day. where it will be available for display as ap- motions to reconsider be considered f propriate and made available for research. made and laid upon the table with no (2) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of intervening action or debate. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 14, Congress that the Smithsonian Institution The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2016 should make the gold medal received under Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask paragraph (1) available for display elsewhere, objection, it is so ordered. particularly at other appropriate locations The resolution (S. Res. 533) was unanimous consent that when the Sen- associated with the Filipino Veterans of agreed to. ate completes its business today, it ad- World War II. The preamble was agreed to. journ until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July (d) DUPLICATE MEDALS.— (The resolution, with its preamble, is 14; that following the prayer and (1) IN GENERAL.—Under regulations that printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- pledge, the morning hour be deemed the Secretary may promulgate, the Sec- mitted Resolutions.’’) expired, the Journal of proceedings be retary may strike and sell duplicates in approved to date, and the time for the bronze of the gold medal struck under this f Act, at a price sufficient to cover the costs of two leaders be reserved for their use RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF later in the day; further, that following the medals, including labor, materials, dies, WILLIAM L. ARMSTRONG use of machinery, and overhead expenses. the prayer and pledge, the majority (2) SALE OF DUPLICATE MEDALS.—The Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask leader be recognized as under the pre- amounts received from the sale of duplicate unanimous consent that the Senate vious order. medals under paragraph (1) shall be depos- proceed to the consideration of S. Res. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ited in the United States Mint Public Enter- 534, submitted earlier today. objection, it is so ordered. prise Fund. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. clerk will report the resolution by (a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—Medals struck title. PROGRAM under this Act are national medals for pur- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Sen- poses of chapter 51 of title 31, United States The legislative clerk read as follows: Code. A resolution (S. Res. 534) relative to the ators should expect four rollcall votes (b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of death of William L. Armstrong, former at 11:30 tomorrow morning as well as section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, United States Senator for the State of Colo- one additional vote after lunch. all medals struck under this Act shall be rado. f considered to be numismatic items. There being no objection, the Senate f ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. proceeded to consider the resolution. TOMORROW CELEBRATING THE 140TH ANNI- Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask unanimous Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, if VERSARY OF THE STATE OF consent that the resolution be agreed there is no further business to come be- COLORADO to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask made and laid upon the table with no sent that it stand adjourned under the unanimous consent that the Senate previous order under the provisions of proceed to the consideration of S. Res. intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without S. Res. 534 as a further mark of respect 532, submitted earlier today. to William L. Armstrong, former The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 534) was United States Senator from Colorado. clerk will report the resolution by There being no objection, the Senate, title. agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. at 8:04 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, The legislative clerk read as follows: July 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. A resolution (S. Res. 532) celebrating the (The resolution, with its preamble, is 140th anniversary of the State of Colorado. printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- f There being no objection, the Senate mitted Resolutions.’’) NOMINATIONS proceeded to consider the resolution. f Executive nominations received by Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask MEASURES READ THE FIRST the Senate: unanimous consent that the resolution TIME—H.R. 10, H.R. 4465, H.R. 4487, UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE be agreed to, the preamble be agreed AND H.R. 4901 GRANT T. HARRIS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEMBER to, and the motions to reconsider be OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED STATES considered made and laid upon the Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I un- INSTITUTE OF PEACE FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOHN A. LANCASTER, TERM EXPIRED. table with no intervening action or de- derstand that there are four bills that NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE bate. have been received from the House and HUMANITIES The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without are at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- BENJAMIN OSORIO, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEM- objection, it is so ordered. BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR A The resolution (S. Res. 532) was ator is correct. TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 3, 2022, VICE MARIA agreed to. Mr. GRASSLEY. I ask for their first ROSARIO JACKSON, TERM EXPIRING. The preamble was agreed to. reading en bloc. STATE JUSTICE INSTITUTE (The resolution, with its preamble, is The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MARY ELLEN BARBERA, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- ECORD clerk will read the bills by title en bloc BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE JUS- printed in today’s R under ‘‘Sub- TICE INSTITUTE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 17, mitted Resolutions.’’) for the first time. 2018, VICE JONATHAN LIPPMAN, TERM EXPIRED.

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JOHN D. MINTON, JR., OF KENTUCKY, TO BE A MEMBER MICHAEL D. HOLMES APRIL L. BREEDEN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE STATE JUSTICE ALBEN N. HOPKINS, JR. DAREN R. BROOKS INSTITUTE FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 17, 2016, GREGORY E. HOPKINS KRISTIN M. BROWSKE VICE JAMES R. HANNAH. DAVID MICHAEL HOUGHLAND TIMOTHY M. BURKHART TOMMY W. HOWARD JEREMIAH D. BURNETT CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING HAYLEY HUGHES MELISSA A. BURYK JANNETTE LAKE DATES, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEM- KEVIN EARL JACOBS JACOB J. CARMICHAEL BER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORA- JOHN W. JOHNSTON, JR. ALDEN V. CHIU TION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING DAVID CALDWELL JONES FRANCESCA M. CIMINO JANUARY 31, 2022. (REAPPOINTMENT) SAMUEL CALLAHAN KEENER WILLIAM T. COBB II PAUL M. KELL PETER M. COLE DEPARTMENT OF STATE DAVID E. KIMPEL DERRICK H. COLMENAR KURT K. KINDSCHUH JOSEPH R. DONOVAN JR., OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER MEM- SEAN P. CONLEY STANLEY JOSEPH KRASOVIC, JR. BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- BRADLEY K. DEAFENBAUGH STEVEN SCOTT LAMBRECHT ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- ADAM C. DEISING CHRISTOPHER E. LANTAGNE DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES KRISTINA M. DELAROSA DAVID A. LARSEN OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA. CHADWICK J. DONALDSON LARRY DEAN LAYNE THOMAS J. DOUGLAS III EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION ANDREW M. LEGEAR JONATHAN D. ERPENBACH GRACE LINK TODD A. FELLARS CONSTANCE SMITH BARKER, OF ALABAMA, TO BE A RODDY S. LOCHALA DOMINICK R. FERNANDEZ MEMBER OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY LORETTA JEAN LOMBARD JOSEPH D. FITZPATRICK COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2021. (RE- KENNETH LOZANO MICHAEL A. FORTUNATO APPOINTMENT) VICTOR R. MACIAS DAVID T. FOSTER NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION JODY CHRISTOPHER MAHLER MATTHEW E. GAFFIGAN BERNADETTE MALDONADO ROBERT M. GALLAGHER JOHN A. HERRERA, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A MEM- DAVID WAYNE MANSON TERREL L. GALLOWAY BER OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT UNION ADMINISTRATION MICHAEL A. MATHEWS SHAWN M. S. GARCIA BOARD FOR A TERM EXPIRING APRIL 10, 2021, VICE DEBO- WILLIAM G. MAYLES, SR. JOSHUA P. GARLAND RAH MATZ, RESIGNED. GREGORY E. MCDONALD GREGORY A. GATES TARA D. MCKENNIE IN THE ARMY JAMES T. GILSON ROBERT DANIEL MICHALAK, JR. TIFANI L. GLEESON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ALLISON C. MILLER CAVIN H. GLENN IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JAMES D. MITCHELL RYAN T. GOCKE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND SCOTT A. MORRIS SARA C. GONZALEZ RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: TIMOTHY P. MURPHY MARIA L. GRAUERHOLZ TODD W. NADEAU TODD E. GREGORY To be lieutenant general ROBERT K. NASH STACY S. GRIFFIN MITCHELL ALAN NEFF MAJ. GEN. AUNDRE F. PIGGEE ERIK T. GROSSGOLD DAVID M. NELSON COREY G. GUSTAFSON IN THE NAVY WILLIAM A. NERI JAMES E. HAMMOND BYRON B. NEWELL ROBERT B. HANSEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN R. NEWMAN REED M. HECKERT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED DEBORAH SUE OWENS VIJAY G. HEGDE WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND JAMES R. PARRY JASON L. HENRY RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: TIMOTHY E. PERTUIS MARYJO J. HESSERT To be vice admiral STEVEN L. POULOS, JR. INGRID E. HODEN JOSEPH ANTEZANA QUINN JAMES W. HODGES III REAR ADM. CHARLES A. RICHARD ILEANA RAMIREZ–PEREZ ROY A. HOFFMAN HENRY HORMIDAS RENAUD III THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT EDWARD S. HURD ZERRICK RICHEY IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SHERRY L. JILINSKI MATTHEW GEORGE RIPPEN WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND CHRISTOPHER S. JOAS EDWIN RIVERA ANGELL RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: MELANIE D. JOHANSSON JORI A. ROBINSON MICHAEL B. KIM To be vice admiral JASON BENEDICT RUDD JOSEPH G. KOTORA ROBERT MITCHELL SAGE MATTHEW A. KUETTEL REAR ADM. PHILIP G. HOWE CHRISTIAN ERIC SANDER JUSTIN P. LAFRENIERE IN THE AIR FORCE JENNIFER L. SCHMIDT JOHN E. LAIRD JOSE L. SERRANO RICHARD S. LANGTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE RICHARD O. SEYMOUR ROBERT D. LAWSON UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE KEVIN S. SLAUGHTER LANCE E. LECLERE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE DAVID JOHN SMITH JESSICA J. LEE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: DAVID JOSEPH SPEHAR JASON R. LEFRINGHOUSE To be colonel RONALD N. SPEIR, JR. ANDREW G. LETIZIA STANLEY LOUIS STEFANCIC III STEPHEN L. LEWIS STEVEN S. ALEXANDER KEVIN BRYAN STJOHN JAMES M. LIANG BRIAN RANSOM BACKUS KENITH L. STONE THUY K. LIN MARTIN ANDREW BAIN SEAN S. SULLIVAN RHONDA A. LIZEWSKI ELIZABETH L. BARKER ROBERT BRANDON TAYLOR DAYNA T. LOBRAICO DAVID W. BENNETT DANIEL NELS TESTER ROBERT E. LOVERN MARGARET HELEN BLAIS STEVEN RALPH THOMAS TAKMAN E. MACK ROBERT LESTER BLOODWORTH JOHN RICHARD TROVATO GAVIN C. MCEWAN JEFFREY M. BONNER CHRISTOPHER ALEXANDER TUMILOWICZ NANCY L. MILLER KENNETH A. BORCHERS DAVID N. UNRUH LISA M. MONDZELEWSKI BRETT BOSSELMANN RUSTY JAY VAIRA DEEPTI S. MOON KARL SMITH BOWERS, JR. ERIC DARREN WADE JEREMY P. MOORE DANIEL D. BOYACK DAVID M. WARNICK TOD A. MORRIS STEVE LAURENCE BRADLEY STACEY SCOTT ZDANAVAGE CHRISTOPHER D. NGUYEN RODNEY C. BRICKELL IN THE ARMY DANA J. ONIFER DIANA MARIA BROWN EAMON B. OREILLY JOHN BRYK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JASON P. PALMER ANDREW J. BURDA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SANGHEE D. PARK MATTHEW D. CALHOUN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: GRETCHEN E. PATTISON IRA STANLEY CAMPBELL ADAM D. PERRY MICHAEL DAVID CHASE To be lieutenant colonel ANDREW I. PHILIP JASON S. CHRISTMAN ANDRELL J. HARDY CALEB J. PODRAZA JOHN A. CLUCK MICHAEL PRUDHOMME THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN ROBERT CONNOLLY KRISTA M. PUTTLER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY RONALD WAYNE CROUCH ERIK L. RAMEY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN JAMES DABBY JOHN J. ROBERTS NANCY M. DAKIN To be colonel GLENDA B. ROBLES DANIEL ANDREW DANCZYK DAVID M. ROGERS CHRISTOPHER D. DAVIS HECTOR I. MARTINEZPINEIRO ELLIOT M. ROSS ROSS PATRICK DICKINSON IN THE NAVY C. C. SCHULTHEISS LEON JOSEPH DODROE AMANDA R. SELF JON D. DRIELING THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT PETER J. SILVESTRI CHRISTOPHER M. DUNLAP IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY MARVIN J. SKLAR DANIEL M. FESLER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: MICHAEL R. SMILEY FRANK T. GIAMBATTISTA ASHER O. SMITH IAN J. M. GILLIS To be lieutenant commander LINDA C. D. SMITH LISA ANN GODSEY SUZANNE L. HOPKINS MICHAEL D. STARSIAK TODD M. GRAHAM TODD H. STERLING DARREN P. GRAY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KRISTIN A. STEVENS MATTHEW M. GROVES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY BRADLEY M. TAYLOR MARK TERRELL GUILLORY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SCOTT M. TINTLE JAMES MARTIN HAGAR To be commander ROBERT W. TRACEY KENNETH M. HALTOM MARK P. TSCHANZ THOMAS C. HANNON KENRIC T. ABAN SAMUEL D. TURNER TROY D. HAVENER SHANNON P. ADAMS JAMES C. VALENTINE, JR. JAMES P. HENDREN BRYAN T. ALVAREZ TORRIN W. VELAZQUEZ KAREN L. HENDRICKSON RYAN D. ARNOLD ROBERT A. WALTZ JOHN S. HENNESSEE JAMES R. BAILEY TYLER E. WARKENTIEN MATTHEW ELLIS HENRY SHAWN A. BELVERUD SCOTT A. WELCH CHRISTOPHER L. HESSE SHANNON R. BLACKMER JANET M. WEST BRIAN L. HOLLEY MARK E. BOMIA ADDISON G. WILSON, JR. SHAYNA M. HOLMAN MATTHEW J. BRADLEY ERIC H. YEUNG

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THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GEORGE W. LUCIER BARI J. JONES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JUSTIN MCEWEN DAVID K. JONES, JR. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DONALD R. OSTROM ALEXANDER P. KACZUR GERALDO PADILLA FRANK D. KIM To be commander BRADLEY S. PARKER ROBERT G. KOVACK, JR. BRENT N. ADAMS EDWARD M. PIERCE WALTER W. KULZY ROMAN G. ALLEN JUSTIN PILLING JOSHUA T. LANCASTER KATHRYN A. BARBARA ERIN C. QUAY EVELYN C. LEE DAVID G. BENTLEY MICHELE V. ROSEN SCOTT J. LEWIS CARLIS W. BROWN MARYANN M. STAMPFLI ALVARO LUNA JUSTIN S. CAMPBELL SEAN M. SULLIVAN APRIL E. MALVEO COLEMAN C. CHANDLER, JR. CHAD C. TEMPLE LLAHN A. MCGHIE ALLEN H. MCKIBBEN II LAKESHA A. CHIEVES JAMES M. TOOHEY KEVIN S. MCNULTY ROLLIN S. CLAYTON LUKE A. WHITTEMORE CHARLES M. MIELKIE III TIFFANY F. CLINE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARK D. MILIUS TIMOTHY J. COKER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JAMES M. NEWTON DARLA M. DIETRICH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANDREW J. OSWALD ERICH J. DIETRICH JAMES T. PERRY, JR. BRIAN D. ENGESSER To be commander BRUCE M. REILLY II BENJAMIN J. ESPINOSA BROOKE M. BASFORD PAMELA R. SAUCEDO JOHN P. EVANS ARIC V. BAUDEK FRANK W. SHERMAN TIMOTHY W. FERRELL TROY J. BAUMANNFREUND MONICA R. TATE THOMAS C. FOSTER BRIAN B. BEALE DANIEL J. VETSCH AARON J. FRANK CONSTANCE BEALE LARRY S. WALLACE ROBERT D. GOAD VAVADEE V. BELKO RACHELE A. WHARTON VINCENT J. GRIMM GLENN A. BRADFORD SCOTT A. WILSON BRIAN M. HOWER KATHLEEN M. CAFFREY THOMAS C. JONES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KEITH G. DOBBINS MATTHEW R. KASPER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY KRISTIN L. EDGAR KYLE E. KEE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NEVA R. FUENTES JO M. KITCHENS DAVID R. GOODRICH To be commander STACY L. KWAK JOHN B. GORE JAMES C. LONG JERRI M. GRAY JENNIFER D. BOWDEN SUSAN MALBOEUF JAMES L. HAFFNER, JR. ALLEN K. BROOKS MATTHEW P. MARCINKIEWICZ PAULO M. HERNANDEZ JOHN A. CARTER STEPHEN A. MARTY KYLE D. HINDS CHRISTOPHER S. CAUBLE DARION MCCULLOUGH ERIC M. HOYER DAVID J. CULLEN III RONNIE R. MCGILLVERY FREDERICK L. HUSS, JR. JAISEN E. FUSON JARED A. MCKENDALL PATRIELLE R. JOHNSON MARK A. GIRALMO ALICE P. MOSS MELISSA M. KENNEDY FERGUSON L. HARRIS KIMBERLY A. MUSA ERIC J. KULHAN CHRIS E. HESTER TATANA M. OLSON CASSANDRA M. LEATE BRIAN L. JACOBSON ERIC R. PARSONS JASON S. LITCHFIELD CYNTHIA L. KANE JOSHUA M. PORTON CHRISTINA B. LUMBA JAY J. KERSTEN JEREMY S. PYLES CATHERINE A. LUNA KURT A. MICHAELIS LINH H. QUACH TRACY M. MCCULLOUGH ALFRED V. PENA TINSIKA I. RIGGS TARA N. MCGINNIS JAMES M. PEUGH LARRY J. SCHMIEGE DAVID J. MCINTIRE JEFFREY QUINN JASON P. SCHMITTSCHMITT CHRISTIAN T. MELENDEZ STEVEN L. ROBERTS TIFFANY L. SCOTT JENNIFER L. MILLER MARK A. ROGERS EMILY J. SPRAGUE MERIDETH L. MILLER PAUL N. RUMERY RICHARD C. STACEY SUSAN L. MOJICA CLIFFORD P. RUTLEDGE JEFFREY E. SUBA MARY R. MORTIMER LESLIE K. SIAS KAREN M. SUFTKO ANDREW R. ODEA DAVID L. SLATER BOBBIE J. TURNER CARLA A. PAPPALARDO WILLIAM N. SOLOMON STACIE L. TURNER REMY R. PASCUAL THOMAS J. STATLER DAVID A. VEENHUIS SHAWN R. PASSONS WILLIAM M. STEWART, JR. DAREN A. VERHULST HOLLY M. PEREZ STEVEN E. STOUGARD JENNIFER C. WALLINGER RICHARD A. POZNIAK, JR. DAVID A. STROUD CHRISTY A. C. WEIMER ANGELICA M. PUCHA GARRY R. THORNTON, JR. WILFRED H. WELLS KENNETT D. RADFORD MATTHEW S. WEEMS ARCELIA WICKER MARDDI J. RAHN ARTHUR L. WIGGINS, JR. CHARLES R. WILHITE ANN M. RANIOWSKI ROBERT B. WILLS MAYA WILLIAMS JAMES M. REILLY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARJORIE A. WYTZKA RODOLFO G. SANJUAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY EMILY L. ZYWICKE EDGAR O. SANLUIS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MISTY D. SCHEEL To be commander TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY HEATHER A. SHATTUCK UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ELIZABETH J. SHAUBELL BRADLEY M. BAER To be commander JOHN SINCLAIR JOHN H. BEATTIE DENITA J. SKEET SCOTT N. BEYER TERESITA ALSTON JAMES C. SPRADLING BEAU BROOKS CASEY J. BURNS KATHRYN M. R. STEWART JOHN C. BROWN MITCHELL R. CHECCHI AMY M. STONE MICHAEL W. CARR II MICHAEL B. FLANNERY CHRISTINA L. TELLEZ KENDALL C. CHAPMAN JOSEPH J. FRANZKE JAMES C. TESSIER RICHARD R. CONTRERAS, JR. FREDERIC GIAUQUE TONY TORRES JASON P. FAHY BRACKEN R. GODFREY CRAIG A. TYSON, SR. BRIAN L. FOSTER KEVIN W. HAVEMAN TIFFANY A. URANGA JOHN D. HERRIN JEREMY D. HAYES TARAIL VERNON JONATHAN L. HIGDON JOSHUA F. HENSON TRACY L. VINCENT KENNETH F. HONEK JEFFREY W. HILLEY RIVKA L. WEISS MICHAEL M. JAROSZ MONSERRAT JORDEN EDWARDO C. WELDON JARED A. JASINSKI GREGORY L. KOONTZ MALISSA D. WICKERSHAM CHRIS D. KIM SARAH T. LAWSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DEBRA E. KING MAX P. MONCAYO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JASON H. LOCKHART SCOTT A. PASIETA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DAVID M. MATVAY, JR. ANGELA M. ROLDANWHITAKER JONATHAN D. NIEMAN JENNIFER L. SMITH To be commander STEPHEN T. PADHI RAYMOND F. TINUCCI ADAM S. PERRINS RYAN P. ANDERSON VINH T. TON RICHARD J. POCHOLSKI MICHAEL AUGUSTINE NICOLE G. WARD MATTHEW A. RICHARDSON ANTHONY P. BANNISTER KIRSTIN C. WIER WALTER C. SIBLEY BISIOYE A. BOLARINWA LING YE KENT R. SIMODYNES CHRISTIAN K. BOOTH ERIN K. ZIZAK MICHAEL S. SINGLETON BRADLEY C. CARROLL JAMES R. SULLIVAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT CHRISTIN E. CROWLEY MATTHEW C. TOLHURST TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY STEPHEN A. DARRING AARON M. TURKE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DEBORAH K. DAVISREID ROBERT A. WADSWORTH RODEECE L. DEAN To be commander BENJAMIN V. WAINWRIGHT JERETTA R. DILLON GRANT H. WATANABE DYLAN T. BURCH RUSTIN J. DOZEMAN MATTHEW T. WILLIAMS DEREK BUTLER RUSSELL L. ELLIS WILLIAM W. WOHEAD LIAM A. CONNEL JOSH A. ELSTON GREGORY J. WOODS SARA R. DEGROOT AMY A. EVANGELISTA TIMOTHY M. FLINTOFT PAUL E. FOX FOREIGN SERVICE JONATHAN T. FLYNN TIMOTHY R. FREEMAN TREVOR J. GRANT JOHN A. FRENCH THE FOLLOWING-NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN JUSTIN L. HAWKS PETER F. HARRINGTON SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTER- MATTHEW W. IVEY JASON E. HASIS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FOR- BARBARA A. KAGLE JOSHUA M. HEIVLY EIGN SERVICE OFFICER, A CONSULAR OFFICER, AND A CHRISTOPHER P. KIMBALL JOHN M. HENSON SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE JAMES H. KIRBY ANDREW E. HENWOOD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: TRACY D. KIRBY DANA M. HERBERT DIANA ISABEL ACOSTA, OF NEW YORK PATRICK L. LAHIFF JOSHUA R. HILL REBECCA REYES ACUNA, OF TEXAS CHARLES M. LAYNE DOUGLAS R. JENKINS JACK M. ADRIEN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:57 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 9801 E:\CR\FM\A13JY6.014 S13JYPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SENATE July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5097 ALEXANDER JOSEPH ALBERTINE, OF OREGON MICHELLE STEPHANIE PARKER, OF FLORIDA To be rear admiral (lower half) FATIMA ALI–KARAGOL, OF VIRGINIA LISA PATEL, OF CALIFORNIA MICHAEL ASHKOURI, OF VIRGINIA BROOKE NORTH PATTERSON, OF WASHINGTON CAPT. TROY M. MCCLELLAND LUIS AZURDUY, OF FLORIDA R. CLARK PEARSON, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT COURTNEY WELLS BABCOCK, OF NEW YORK ANH NGUYEN PHAM, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MONICA BANSAL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JENNIFER PIKE, OF FLORIDA UNDER ARTICLE II, SECTION 2, CLAUSE 2, OF THE UNITED ROBERT A. BEADLE, OF MARYLAND EWA PIOTROWSKA, OF VIRGINIA STATES CONSTITUTION: KAI AYANNA ISOM BEARD, OF GEORGIA CHRISTOPHER POWERS, OF FLORIDA AMBER BECHTE, OF PENNSYLVANIA PRZEMEK PRASZCZALEK, OF TEXAS To be rear admiral (lower half) KATHRYN BEGEAL, OF FLORIDA C. XAVIER PRECIADO, OF CALIFORNIA CAPT. RONNY L. JACKSON BEYOLA BELIZAIRE, OF FLORIDA ANTHONY RIVERA RANESES, OF VIRGINIA JOHN F. BERNON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA KRISTIN MICHELLE RAY, OF MARYLAND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SARAH J. BERRY, OF VIRGINIA R. ANDREW READ, OF MISSOURI AS CHIEF OF NAVY RESERVE AND APPOINTMENT IN THE SARAH BIEBER, OF CALIFORNIA LAUREEN DIANE REAGAN, OF WASHINGTON NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE AS- MARY GRAHAM BLISS, OF VIRGINIA KERRY S. REEVES, OF TEXAS SIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSI- NYA KWAI STERLING BOAYUE, OF GEORGIA RASHEENA ANN REID, OF TEXAS BILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 5143: MICHAEL BRADOW, OF VIRGINIA KARLA KAYE ROBERTS CAMP, OF TEXAS To be vice admiral CLINTON JAMES BRANAM, OF MARYLAND OMAR ROBLES, OF PUERTO RICO ESTHER BROBESONG, OF CALIFORNIA WILLIAM S. RODEN III, OF ALABAMA REAR ADM. LUKE M. MCCOLLUM ELIZABETH LEIGH BROWN, OF CALIFORNIA ERICA ROUNSEFELL, OF OREGON DAVID BROWNE, OF ILLINOIS CHRISTOPHER JOHN RUDOLPH, OF TEXAS IN THE AIR FORCE ANAFRIDA NESTORY BWENGE, OF FLORIDA STEVEN JAMES RYNECKI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BRYAN THOMAS BYRNE, OF ILLINOIS BIA GINA MARIE CADY, OF FLORIDA IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- JOHN GATES SAHN, OF ILLINOIS CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE SHERI L. CAHILL, OF PENNSYLVANIA JEAN WESNEL CAMILIEN SAINT–CYR, OF NEW YORK ALBERT E. CARRERA, OF CALIFORNIA AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION KEVIN T. SARSOK, OF ILLINOIS JAVIER O. CASTANO, OF FLORIDA 601: CAEL H. SAVAGE, OF OREGON JORGE A. CASTRO, OF NEW JERSEY TRISHA SAVAGE, OF OREGON To be lieutenant general ROBERT HOWARD CLAUSSEN, OF NEVADA HOLLY SUE SCHIPPERS, OF MICHIGAN ELIZABETH M. COLARIK, OF FLORIDA MAJ. GEN. STEVEN M. SHEPRO LYNN M. SCHNEIDER, OF WASHINGTON BEATRICE MARIE CONDE, OF FLORIDA WILLIAM ANTHONY SEDLAK, OF WASHINGTON PETER M. CRONIN, OF FLORIDA IN THE ARMY KEN ANTHONY SEIFERT, OF TEXAS HEATHER APRIL D’AGNES, OF ALABAMA JASON ROBERT SEUC, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DIANA NIMEH DAIBES, OF OREGON PATRICIA GORLAND SIASO, OF FLORIDA IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- CHARLES AASGAARD DAVIS, OF MINNESOTA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CHRISTOPHER JOHN DEGE, OF WASHINGTON JARROD ZEBULON SIMPSON, OF TEXAS AMY QUINN DIALLO, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE KAREN TRACY SMITH, OF CALIFORNIA To be major general MICHAEL A. DILLARD, OF TENNESSEE JENNIFER JILL SNELL, OF ARIZONA WHITNEY ALENA DUBINSKY, OF VIRGINIA MARK G. SORENSEN, OF VIRGINIA BRIG. GEN. TAMMY S. SMITH SUZANNE KAY EBERT, OF NEBRASKA RACHEL ELIZABETH SOREY, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BOLANLE ADETOKUNBO EKPE, OF NEW YORK CRISTINA E. VELEZ SRINIVASAN, OF TEXAS IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- BRYAN J. ENSLEIN, OF PENNSYLVANIA NANCY RHEA STEEDLE, OF PENNSYLVANIA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: DAVID ISAAC STONEHILL, OF CALIFORNIA REBECCA B. FERTZIGER, OF CALIFORNIA To be major general SIENA B. C. FLEISCHER, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ANTOINETTE MARIA SULLIVAN, OF LOUISIANA KIPP FREEMAN SUTTON, OF CALIFORNIA JOSEPHINE E. V. FRANCISCO, OF CALIFORNIA BRIG. GEN. BRIAN E. ALVIN ANNE MARIE O. FRERE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JENNA ROSE TAJCHMAN, OF KANSAS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ASHLEY E. FROST, OF PENNSYLVANIA ETHAN N. TAKAHASHI, OF TEXAS IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- SHAMENNA KAIEHUMANUOKALANIOKEALOHA GALL, OF MARK H. TEGENFELDT, OF VIRGINIA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: HAWAII MICHAEL TESKE, OF FLORIDA FELICIA GENET, OF CALIFORNIA KIMBERLY A THOMPSON, OF OREGON To be brigadier general JASON J. GILPIN, OF FLORIDA DANIEL G. THOMSON, OF WASHINGTON LAURA ELAINE GONZALES, OF CALIFORNIA MARTIN ALEXANDER THURN, OF FLORIDA COL. RICHARD J. HEITKAMP PATRICK WINFIELD GOODWIN, OF FLORIDA TROY J. TILLIS, OF ILLINOIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NICHOLE R. GRABER–SIMMONS, OF CALIFORNIA KATHY M. TIN, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- PHILLIP P. GREENE, OF MINNESOTA THAO PHUONG MAI TRAN, OF TEXAS CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MIGUEL EDGAR SINENENG GUARDIAN, OF NEVADA WILLIAM EDWARD THOMAS TRIGG, OF NEVADA BETH A. HAIN, OF VIRGINIA SAMUEL A. R. TURANO, OF MASSACHUSETTS To be brigadier general BERT C. UBAMADU, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WILLIAM K. HALL, OF VIRGINIA COL. MILES A. DAVIS CATHERINE CYBELE HAMLIN, OF TENNESSEE LAURA GETTA UHL, OF NEW YORK DANIEL I. HANDEL, OF NEW JERSEY PATRICIA A. VARGAS, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KALIM HANNA, OF FLORIDA ELIZABETH ANNE WAGER, OF OREGON IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- ELIZABETH ANNE HAYTMANEK, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ELIZABETH LEE WALKER, OF FLORIDA CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: LUMBIA LISA MICHELLE WALKER, OF MASSACHUSETTS To be brigadier general CARTER ARMSTRONG HEMPHILL, OF TEXAS GREGORY S. WANG, OF MISSOURI MAYCHIN HO, OF WISCONSIN EMILY DANIELLE WAYTOTI, OF FLORIDA COL. FLETCHER V. WASHINGTON DAVID WESTERLING, OF MISSOURI CHRISTOPHER M. HYNAK, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JEREMY TILDEN WILLIAMMEE, OF VIRGINIA GEZIM HYSENAGOLLI, OF NEW YORK IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- GARTH MICHAEL WILLIS, OF MINNESOTA SUZIE LUCILLE JACINTHE, OF NEW YORK CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MIRANDA GEORGIA JOLICOEUR, OF RHODE ISLAND ELIZABETH MEGAN WILLIS, OF CALIFORNIA ALEXIS JONES, OF VIRGINIA MONICA P. WISNER, OF TENNESSEE To be brigadier general MICHELLE DAPRA WITTENBERGER, OF FLORIDA JESSE B. JOSEPH, OF VIRGINIA COL. NIKKI L. GRIFFIN OLIVE HANNA JUNG, OF WASHINGTON BRIAN K. WITTNEBEL, OF NEW YORK LEAH KAPLAN, OF TENNESSEE PUI MAN WONG, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE NAVY MERAL KARAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHAWN J. WOZNIAK, OF MICHIGAN NICHOLAS D. KAUFMAN, OF OREGON ASTA M. ZINBO, OF FLORIDA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SAMBA ANSUMANA KAWA, OF MARYLAND ELISA JOELLE ZOGBI, OF FLORIDA IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED MARK CHRISTOPHER KELLY, OF TEXAS THE FOLLOWING–NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: LEYLA S. KESTER, OF NORTH CAROLINA SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTER- To be rear admiral (lower half) SAMUEL DESIRE KOUAME, OF NEW YORK NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FOR- MANISH ANDREW KUMAR, OF COLORADO EIGN SERVICE OFFICER, A CONSULAR OFFICER, AND A CAPT. DARIUS BANAJI MEGAN ERIN KYLES, OF CALIFORNIA SECRETARY IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHELLE M. LANG–ALLI, OF TEXAS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED CHRISTINA M. L. LAU, OF HAWAII JENNISA PAREDES, OF FLORIDA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JANET K. LAWSON, OF ILLINOIS EDWARD PEAY, OF NEW JERSEY To be rear admiral (lower half) VERONICA E. LEE, OF NEW JERSEY LAURA ROUSSEAU, OF VIRGINIA WARREN DENNIS LEISHMAN, OF WASHINGTON JACOB RUTZ, OF MINNESOTA CAPT. TINA A. DAVIDSON JUDE SUSAN LEITTEN, OF FLORIDA JAMORAL TWINE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AUDRA DEGESYS LYKOS, OF OHIO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT REGINA BURNS MACKENZIE, OF VIRGINIA f IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED RUTH N. MADISON, OF VIRGINIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: SIDI JILALI MAGHRAOUI, OF FLORIDA CONFIRMATIONS To be rear admiral (lower half) ANDERS J. MANTIUS, OF FLORIDA TAMIKA LEE MARTIN, OF TEXAS Executive nominations confirmed by CAPT. GAYLE D. SHAFFER GUY MARTORANA, OF TEXAS the Senate July 13, 2016: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT DARYL MARTYRIS, OF VIRGINIA IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED SHAVONNA M. MAXWELL, OF NEW YORK LIBRARY OF CONGRESS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MELODY R. MCNEIL, OF TEXAS LORRI ANNE MEILS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CARLA D. HAYDEN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE LIBRARIAN To be rear admiral (lower half) GAGIL MELKUMYAN, OF CALIFORNIA OF CONGRESS FOR A TERM OF TEN YEARS. CAPT. FRANK D. WHITWORTH ALEFIA A. MERCHANT, OF CALIFORNIA IN THE NAVY RAPHAEL METZGER, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SEBASTIAN J. MILARDO, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED PAIGE LYNN MILLER, OF WISCONSIN IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AUSTAN MOGHARABI, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be rear admiral (lower half) LINDSEY MOORE, OF NEW YORK To be rear admiral JESSICA RENEE MORRISON, OF TENNESSEE CAPT. STEPHANIE T. KECK JACOB MICHAEL MUELLER, OF FLORIDA REAR ADM. (LH) CHRISTIAN D. BECKER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT GABRIEL ERIC NARANJO, OF TEXAS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED JENNIFER MARIE NIKOLAEFF, OF TEXAS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MAGGIE NORTHMAN, OF CALIFORNIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ENID ALEIDA NUNEZ, OF FLORIDA To be rear admiral (lower half) MAURA ANNE O’BRIEN, OF PENNSYLVANIA To be rear admiral TARA NICHOLE O’DAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAPT. DAVID A. GOGGINS MARIKA ANNE OLSON, OF NEW MEXICO REAR ADM. (LH) BRUCE L. GILLINGHAM CAPT. DOUGLAS W. SMALL APRIL A. O’NEILL, OF WASHINGTON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT YASSIN CHALIF OSMAN, OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY RESERVE TO THE GRADE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED KAIL M. PADGITT, OF VIRGINIA INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624:

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To be rear admiral (lower half) IN THE AIR FORCE ARMY NOMINATION OF PHILLIP W. NEAL, TO BE LIEU- TENANT COLONEL. CAPT. RICHARD D. HEINZ AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH WALTER W. ARMY NOMINATION OF NATHAN D. SCHROEDER, TO BE CAPT. JOHN T. PALMER BEAN AND ENDING WITH SCOTT L. RUMMAGE, WHICH MAJOR. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF RENEE V. SCOTT, TO BE MAJOR. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAY 18, ARMY NOMINATION OF KEITH D. BLODGETT, TO BE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED 2016. COLONEL. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JENNIFER ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY M. AL- D. BANKSTON AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM F. WOLFE, STON AND ENDING WITH MICHAEL J. TURLEY, WHICH To be rear admiral (lower half) WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JUNE 28, CAPT. CARL P. CHEBI MAY 18, 2016. 2016. CAPT. BLAKE L. CONVERSE AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RICHARD D. ARMY NOMINATION OF STEVEN C. LOOS, TO BE MAJOR. CAPT. CHARLES B. COOPER II BETZOLD AND ENDING WITH JENNIFER E. TONNESON, ARMY NOMINATION OF DANIEL W. M. MACKLE, TO BE CAPT. PAUL T. DRUGGAN WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE COLONEL. CAPT. DONALD D. GABRIELSON AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON ARMY NOMINATION OF MICHAEL P. LINDSAY, TO BE CAPT. ALVIN HOLSEY JUNE 28, 2016. MAJOR. CAPT. JEFFREY T. JABLON AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH STEFANIE ARMY NOMINATION OF BRANDO S. JOBITY, TO BE CAPT. GARY A. MAYES L. SHAVER AND ENDING WITH WILLIAM J. BRIDGHAM, MAJOR. CAPT. JOHN F. MEIER WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE ARMY NOMINATION OF DAVID C. MARTIN, TO BE CAPT. JAMES E. PITTS AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON MAJOR. JUNE 28, 2016. CAPT. CHARLES W. ROCK IN THE NAVY CAPT. JOHN B. SKILLMAN AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF EROL AGI, TO BE LIEUTEN- CAPT. MURRAY J. TYNCH III ANT COLONEL. NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH GREGORY A. CAPT. JOHN F. WADE IN THE ARMY VERLINDE AND ENDING WITH DAVID T. WRIGHT, WHICH CAPT. MICHAEL A. WETTLAUFER NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- ARMY NOMINATION OF JOSHUA D. WRIGHT, TO BE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON JULY 7, COLONEL. 2016.

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COLLEGIATE BASEBALL NAMES House of Representatives join me in congratu- IN RECOGNITION OF THE COLO- KATY ATHLETE, JON lating Dr. Knott for his interest in publishing RADO SPRINGS BUFFALO SOL- DUPLANTIER AS AN ALL-AMER- and sharing local history with his community. DIER COMMUNITY MEMORIAL ICA PITCHER I wish him continued success in all his future endeavors. HON. DOUG LAMBORN HON. PETE OLSON OF COLORADO OF TEXAS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING NEW TOWN Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Wednesday, July 13, 2016 MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Mr. LAMBORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognition of the new Buffalo Soldier Commu- recognize Katy native, Jon Duplantier, for nity Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colorado. being named as an All-America pitcher by Col- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON In 1866, Congress authorized the establish- legiate Baseball magazine. ment of six all African-American units: the 9th OF MISSISSIPPI Jon Duplantier graduated from Seven Lakes and 10th Cavalry and 38th, 39th, 40th, and High School in 2013 and is currently a junior IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 41st Infantry Regiments—later reorganized as attending the great Rice University. Duplantier the 24th and 25th Infantry Regiments. These has been drafted and picked to pitch for the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 regiments were instrumental in the taming of Arizona Diamondbacks. Duplantier was named Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- the American West. Their primary missions the C–USA Pitcher of the week three times, er, I rise today to recognize New Town Mis- were to protect settlers as they moved west as National pitcher of the Week and has faced well as building the infrastructure necessary to sionary Baptist Church in Charleston, MS in- six nationally ranked teams. Duplantier has support these new settlements. Unsurprisingly, side of Tallahatchie County. displayed great discipline and dedication, we these mandates were expanded upon meeting are proud to have such talent representing our New Town Missionary Baptist Church was the realities of the frontier. These servicemen Katy community. built in 1805; therefore the church is more quickly found themselves assisting civil au- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- than 150 years old. Like so many Black rural thorities in controlling mobs; pursuing outlaws sional District of Texas, congratulations again churches the history of New Town Missionary and cattle thieves; providing protection for to Jon Duplantier for his outstanding athletic Baptist Church was passed down by word of stage coaches; delivering the mail longer than achievements. We wish him success in his mouth from members who were slaves. The the Pony Express; and serving as the first baseball career and look forward to rooting for church was built under the guidance of Spring U.S. Border Patrol and National Park Rangers. him in majors. Katy, Texas is proud of him. Hill Baptist Church which was an all-white One lesser known mission they completed f congregation. However, New Town Missionary was the mapping of the wilderness as the Baptist Church (an all-Black congregation) western development progressed. TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES L. KNOTT During their tenure in Colorado, members of was pastored by Rev. Porter, who was a white the 9th and 10th Calvary and 24th and 25th minister, until the church was successful in HON. DAVID YOUNG Infantry Regiments were stationed at Fort finding a Black minister who could lead. The OF IOWA Lyon and Fort Garland. These Buffalo Soldiers Rev. Hampton Clemmons was the first Black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES assisted civil authorities in peace-keeping ef- pastor of the church. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 forts and participated in many important mili- The first building was a one room structure tary conflicts in Colorado’s territorial and early Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to located where the Old New Town Cemetery is statehood history. honor and congratulate Dr. James L. Knott of now. The following ministers have served as Between 1867 and 1907, 23 Medals of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his interest in the pastor of the church: Rev. Matthew Black, Honor were awarded as well as 40 Certificates local history of Council Bluffs and Rev. Neison Harris, Rev. William West, Rev. of Merit for valor, endurance and courage. Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Dr. Knott wrote Willie Penn, Rev. Charlie Johnson, Rev. Wil- Buffalo Soldiers valiantly served during the two books, Gateway to the West: A History of liam Booker, Rev. Matthew Black (re-elected), Native American Wars, in the Spanish-Amer- Council Bluffs, Iowa and Mecca of the Mid- ican War, the Philippine-American War, the Rev. P.R. Gipson, Rev. J.T. Brown, Rev. H.C. west: A History of Lake Manawa Area. Mexican Expedition as well as World War I. Jones, Rev L.J. Jordan, Rev. R.S. Phamphlet, Dr. Knott retired in 1993 after 50 years of Most impressively, these units had the lowest distinguished service practicing medicine in Rev. David B. Curry, and Rev. Derrick Wil- desertion rates in the Army. Council Bluffs and Omaha, Nebraska. He was liams, Sr. (current pastor). Some of the dea- I want to commend the Colorado Springs accustomed to working 16 to 18 hours a day. con members of the church were: Bro. James Buffalo Soldier Memorial Committee on their Dr. Knott’s retirement was short lived. He had H. Reed, Bro. Burel Reed, Bro. James H. Bel- years-long quest to establish this Memorial. It a passion for history and decided that the only lamy, Bro. Robert E. Pollard, Bro. Nathan is fitting that it will be dedicated during this way to learn about Council Bluffs’ past was to Metcalf, Bro. Richard Gray, Bro. Ben Thomp- year’s 150th Anniversary of the inception of write a book. For the next 14 years, Dr. Knott son, Bro. Green Hudson, Bro. James Bellamy, these units. researched the history of Council Bluffs and Jr., Bro. Charlie Simmons, Bro. B.L. Reed, f the surrounding areas because he felt there Bro. John H. Gray, Bro. Barney Willis, Bro. was no ‘‘first source’’ for those interested in N.A. Boclair, Bro. Charlie Anderson, Bro. Jes- HONORING THE LIFE OF JUAN RAMON GUERRERO the history of the area. The results of his ef- sie Terry, Bro. Minon Reed, Bro. S.N. Drake, forts helped him write his two books on the Bro. Grafton Gray, Bro. John Winford, Bro. local history of Council Bluffs. These books in- George Fair, Bro. James Frost, Bro. Roberson HON. ALAN GRAYSON clude local history and information on social, Jennings, Bro. Eckles Simmons, Bro. Frank OF FLORIDA economic, and political events on various lev- Diltz, and Bro. Erwin Maynew. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES els that has influenced the development of Council Bluffs. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Wednesday, July 13, 2016 I applaud Dr. James Knott for his dedication in recognizing the New Town Missionary Bap- Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and desire to preserve the history of Council tist Church in Charleston, MS in Tallahatchie honor the life of Juan Ramon Guerrero, a resi- Bluffs, Iowa. I am proud to represent him in County inside of the Second Congressional dent of my district who lived in Orlando, Flor- Congress. I know my colleagues in the U.S. District of Mississippi. ida. Juan lost his life during the tragic shooting

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He is remembered as someone who rival at Weihsien provided much needed relief I salute this lovely couple on their 60 years was loved instantly by anyone who met him. to the camp’s malnourished prisoners. of life together and I wish them many more. I He was always telling jokes and making peo- Mr. Speaker, Wang Cheng-Han is a great know my colleagues in the United States ple laugh. Juan came out to his family not individual who risked his life to save American House of Representatives will join me in con- long ago. For his upcoming birthday his family lives. I join with all of New Jersey in honoring gratulating them on this momentous occasion. were planning a party, with his mother cooking the selfless actions and service of this extraor- his favorite foods. dinary man. f Juan and his boyfriend, Christopher ‘‘Drew’’ f HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Leinonen, lived together and had been dating SARY OF THE INSTITUTE OF IN- for nearly two years. The Guerrero family were CARL ROGERS RETIREMENT TERNAL AUDITORS loving and accepting of Juan and Drew and their relationship. Juan’s sister remembers that HON. DOUG COLLINS ‘‘They were so in love. They were soul mates. HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY OF GEORGIA You could tell by how they looked at each OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other,’’ she said. Juan and Drew were to- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether at the club on the night of the shooting. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 They loved dancing, which is what brought Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I them to the club that terrible night. Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rise to honor my friend Representative Carl The two died together. Drew was 32. recognize and congratulate the Institute of In- Rogers on his 22-year career in the state leg- The two families honored the love Juan and ternal Auditors (IIA) as they celebrate their islature and congratulate him on his retire- Drew shared with one another in a joint fu- 75th anniversary. ment. neral service, a side-by-side farewell. The art of auditing goes back centuries, but Carl Rogers represented Georgia’s 29th Juan Ramon Guerrero will never be forgot- 1941 marked the beginning of concerted ef- District from 1995 to June 30, 2016. He ten in our pursuit of a more just and loving forts to make internal auditing a recognized served in both parties under 4 governors in world. His memory, and his acts of kindness practice and fixture amongst governing bodies the Georgia House, capping off his tenure as will live forever in the hearts and minds of and management. In late 1941, IIA was incor- a Republican under longtime friend, Governor those who knew him. porated and shortly thereafter, 24 internal Nathan Deal. May his family, relatives and friends eventu- auditors gathered in New York City to begin Carl understood that what he did was not ally find solace and comfort, and may he rest what would become a growing success across just a job, but a way of life. He put his whole in eternal peace. the decades. Currently, IIA has more than heart into serving his constituents and the 180,000 active members worldwide, with f state of Georgia. For more than 20 years, he 63,000 members residing here in the United has been a highly respected and the very defi- IN HONOR OF WANG CHENG-HAN States. Although the professional association nition of a citizen legislator. has expanded over the years, the IIA remains I would also like to commend Carl’s wife, committed to their goal of promoting the core HON. DONALD NORCROSS Linda. Linda has played an integral role, serv- OF NEW JERSEY principles, best practices, and highest ethical ing as Carl’s aide and attending countless standards of internal auditing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meetings and functions over the years. I know The words ‘‘internal audit’’ may sound that Linda is looking forward to spending Wednesday, July 13, 2016 strange and unfamiliar to most people. How- more, well-deserved, quality time with her hus- ever, internal auditors play an important role in Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today band of 49 years. to honor Wang Cheng-Han, for his contribu- our society. As I have expressed in the past, Carl and Linda Rogers have two grown chil- auditors are required to tend ‘‘the stream,’’ tions and service in assisting U.S. soldiers in dren and seven grandchildren, one of whom, the liberation of the Weihsien Internment camp protecting the people by ensuring pollutants— Hartley Carter, has served as an intern in both or poor standards and practices—do not cor- in August 1945. my Gainesville and Washington offices. Like a Mr. Wang was a sophomore at Sichuan Uni- rupt the free-market system. While their work true Georgian, Carl is looking forward to taking is often unnoticed by the public at large and versity when he joined the military service in his grandsons hunting and fishing, focusing on December 1944. He was recruited into a tele- little thanks come their way, internal auditors’ being a good father, grandfather, and hus- work in public and private organizations communications group where he learned band. Morse code and completed interpreter training throughout the U.S. is integral to a smooth- I want to thank Representative Carl Rogers classes. running, prosperous society that benefits ev- for the tremendous work he has done for the eryone. At the age of 20, the American Office of state of Georgia. We love you Carl and we It was this spirit of custodianship, dedica- Strategic Services assigned Wang as trans- wish you the best. lator to a team of U.S. soldiers who were pre- tion, and service that IIA has built and main- paring to liberate the Weihsien Internment f tained over 75 years. camp. TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS AND As a CPA, I understand the vital role that in- Weihsien Internment Camp was created by HAROLD SCHOLL ternal auditors play in maintaining account- the Japanese in 1943 to hold westerners and ability and transparency within our federal, other enemy nationals in North China. Once state, and public institutions. Internal auditors an American Presbyterian Compound, the HON. DAVID YOUNG provide independent assurances that an orga- Japanese transformed the location into a pris- OF IOWA nization’s risk management, governance, and on by adding electrified fencing, a moat, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES internal control practices are working effec- armed security towers. Conditions in the camp tively and ethically. The IIA plays a pivotal part Wednesday, July 13, 2016 were poor. Sanitary conditions were terrible, in helping auditors craft these skills through a winters were harsh, and there was little food. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise variety of educational and development oppor- On August 17, 1945 Wang parachuted from today to recognize and honor Phyllis and Har- tunities. a B–24 plane and helped liberate 1,500 Allied old Scholl on the very special occasion of their Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join civilian prisoners from the camp. The mission 60th wedding anniversary. me in recognizing the achievements and con- was dangerous. Though the Japanese had of- Phyllis and Harold were married on June tributions of the Institute of Internal Auditors as ficially surrendered, it was unknown whether 10, 1956 and reside in Adair, Iowa. Their life- they celebrate their 75th anniversary. I wish Japanese soldiers in the area had received long commitment to each other and to six them continued success moving forward as the order to surrender or would continue to daughters, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grand- they mold the next generation of internal audi- fight. children and one great-great-grandchild truly tors.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 7, 2016 The first residents of Leisure World of Mary- recognize Beck Junior High School of the Katy The House in Committee of the Whole land moved into their new ‘‘manors’’ in August Independent School District for celebrating House on the state of the Union had under 1966. The available housing options at the their 20th anniversary since the school opened consideration the bill (H.R. 5485) making ap- time were townhouses called ‘‘Berkeleys’’ and its doors. propriations for financial services and gen- one-story duplexes called ‘‘Carvels’’ near the Beck Junior High School has been edu- eral government for the fiscal year ending first Clubhouse and across the street from the September 30, 2017, and for other purposes: cating students from the Katy Independent 18th hole of the golf course. Throughout the School District for twenty years now. The Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- 1960s and 1970s, Cortese continued devel- school credits its family-like atmosphere and port of this amendment and I thank my col- oping single family homes, townhomes and mentality to the success of both the students league, Representative SEWELL, for standing duplexes, along with the community’s golf and overall school atmosphere. Eight current up for consumers. course, administrative facilities and medical faculty members also attended the school as Time and time again, we hear about hard- center, and investing in the community’s phys- students. working families being exploited by predatory, ical and social infrastructure. Over the years, Leisure World continued to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- small-dollar, short-term lenders, such as pay- day lenders. While these loans are meant to expand and provide seniors with additional sional District of Texas, congratulations again housing options and facilities. In 1980, to Beck Junior High School for providing a help underserved individuals in need of quick cash, far too many times the borrower ends Cortese teamed up with renowned Watergate quality education for Katy students for twenty developer Giuseppe Cecchi and his company, years. We thank the school for providing an up trapped in a vicious cycle of rollovers, fees and more debt. The IDI Group Companies, to complete the environment that both teaches and inspires development of the community. IDI reconfig- students. We wish Beck Junior High School We sell our families short when we accept that high-interest loans are the best we can do ured the site plan in a way that increased den- success in educating our students for genera- sity through luxury multifamily condominium tions to come. for our communities. Payday and auto title loans, with uncapped annual percentage rates, structures while preserving parkland, improv- have long enticed families in moments of des- ing the golf course, and adding a second com- f peration—offering short-term fast cash at the munity clubhouse. The final condominium HONORING JAYLIN RODGERS cost of long-term debt—at rates averaging 500 units were completed in 2013. percent APR. Today, Leisure World of Maryland continues In my home state of Texas, an average to be a model for active living. Home to more HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON $500 payday loan costs an astounding $1,100 than 8000 residents aged 55+ and including OF MISSISSIPPI or more to repay in a period of just a few three voting precincts, Leisure World offers its residents a wide variety of services and amen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES months. Moreover, in Texas, payday and auto title lending is a $5.8 billion industry with over ities, including restaurants, clubhouses, a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 70 percent of the volume from refinances and medical center, an interfaith chapel and an 18- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- fees. In fact, four of every five payday loans hole golf course. Residents participate in an er, I rise today to honor Cadet COL Jaylin are rolled over or renewed within 14 days with extensive program of fitness classes, lectures, Rodgers of Lanier High School who was the majority of those costing the consumer concerts, trips, and nearly 100 clubs and orga- named the 2016 Jackson Public Schools Jun- more in fees than they borrowed, according to nizations. Miles of walking trails lead through ior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet of a CFPB study. a beautiful blend of pristine landscapes and the Year. Thankfully, the CFPB has taken the lead in natural settings. proposing to rein in these predatory and harm- Leisure World is a rare gem in Montgomery Cadet COL Rodgers serves as the Battalion County and in the State of Maryland. Its resi- Commander for Lanier’s 1st Battalion Mighty ful loans. We should be fighting to eliminate excessively high-interest rates and debt-trap dents enjoy an outstanding quality of life and Bulldogs. He holds a 3.33 GPA and has are active and engaged members of both the earned a score of 25 on the ACT. He has cycles that define much of today’s payday and auto title loan lending landscape, rather than Leisure World community and the greater taken advanced level courses throughout high community outside its gates. I urge my col- school, such as Accelerated English I and II, fighting against the CFPB’s efforts. Unfortunately, this financial services and leagues to join me in extending our congratu- Accelerated Geometry, and Advanced Place- lations to Leisure World of Maryland as it cele- ment U.S. History. general government appropriations bill en- shrines the status-quo of debt-traps and brates its 50th anniversary and our gratitude A member of the school’s National Honor and appreciation for its residents’ contributions Society, Cadet COL Rodgers is also the re- mountains of fees for consumers without any protections afforded by the CFPB’s proposed to our community. cipient of JROTC’s Scholastic Excellence f Award and was a Leadership Education and rule. Training, Level One top cadet. I applaud the CFPB’s rulemaking efforts in HONORING MR. FLOYD HASTINGS, this area, and I hope it ushers in a new era Cadet COL Rodgers served on Lanier High 2016 MYRA H. KRAFT COMMUNITY of responsible lending. School’s Battalion staff for three years as the MVP AWARD RECIPIENT Human Resources Officer, Executive Officer, f and now the Battalion Commander. Cadet TRIBUTE TO LEISURE WORLD OF HON. CHELLIE PINGREE Rodgers has attended the LeaderSTATE MARYLAND OF MAINE Leadership and STEM Camp and Boys State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at Mississippi State University and the Junior HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Cadet Leadership Challenge at Fort Knox, OF MARYLAND Ms. PINGREE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Kentucky. His plans are to attend Jackson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the accomplishments of one of my State University, major in Electrical Engineer- constituents, Floyd Hastings, who has spent Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ing, and attain a commission into the Army as countless hours volunteering with the South- a second lieutenant. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ern Maine Agency on Aging’s Vet to Vet pro- Cadet COL Rodgers is the son of Mr. and in recognition of Leisure World of Maryland’s gram. Mrs. Larry and Tamarrus Rodgers. 50th anniversary. Mr. Hastings has received a Myra H. Kraft Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Leisure World was founded in 1966 by Ross Community MVP Award from the New Eng- in recognizing Cadet COL Jaylin Rodgers. Cortese, who observed that the population of land Patriots Charitable Foundation for his

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Mr. Speaker, it has been a pleasure to work f Vet to Vet volunteers, who are all veterans with Major Weece during his time as an Army themselves, visit aging or disabled veterans in Congressional Liaison Officer in the House of TRIBUTE TO ALICE AND RICHARD their homes at least twice a month. The volun- Representatives. On behalf of a grateful Na- OSBORN teers provide companionship to the veterans tion, it is my honor to recognize the selfless they visit and often become close friends. service and sacrifice of Major Brenton Weece, HON. DAVID YOUNG Hastings has worked specifically with three his wife, Emily, and their children Lily and Gra- OF IOWA ham. I wish them the very best as they con- veterans and currently spends several hours IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each week talking with a group of veterans at tinue to dedicate their lives to the service of the Sam L. Cohen Center in Biddeford. our Nation. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘Vet to Vet is one of the best things I have f Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise ever been involved in,’’ Hastings said. ‘‘It is re- today to recognize and honor Alice and Rich- warding and helps give meaning to my life. DR. VERA WEHRING RETIRES FROM B.F. TERRY HIGH SCHOOL ard Osborn of Clarinda, Iowa on the very spe- The program enables veteran volunteers, like cial occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- myself, to enrich the lives of veterans, often sary. They celebrated their anniversary on severely disabled, in their final days. My visits HON. PETE OLSON May 28, 2016. are the highlight of my week, and I have found OF TEXAS Alice and Richard’s lifelong commitment to this to be true for the veterans I visit.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each other and their family truly embodies Mr. Speaker, I truly admire Mr. Hastings for Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- his incredible service and dedication, and Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- would like to thank him wholeheartedly for the congratulate Dr. Vera Wehring on her retire- ries. May their commitment grow even strong- difference he has made in the lives of Maine ment from B.F. Terry High School in Rosen- er as they continue to love, cherish, and honor veterans. berg, Texas, after serving 22 years. one another for many years to come. f During Dr. Wehring’s time at Terry High I salute this great couple on their 50th year TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BRENTON School she inspired students first as a math together and I wish them many more. I know WEECE teacher and assistant principal, then later as my colleagues in the United States House of principal of the high school. Some of Dr. Representatives will join me in congratulating Wehring’s greatest accomplishments include them on this momentous occasion. HON. BRIAN HIGGINS being named as a Breakthrough School and OF NEW YORK when she was invited to participate in the Na- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Principals Association in Cuba. The stu- PAYING TRIBUTE TO CSU–PUEBLO Wednesday, July 13, 2016 dents of Terry High School have been well Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- served by her leadership in helping ensure a nize Major Brenton Weece of the United strong education for our students. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON States Army for his extraordinary dedication to On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- OF COLORADO duty and service to our Nation. Major Weece sional District of Texas, congratulations and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thank you to Dr. Vera Wehring for her 22 will soon transition from his current assign- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ment as an Army Congressional Liaison in the years of service to Rosenberg and the entire House of Representatives to serve as an offi- Lamar Consolidated Independent School Dis- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cer in the Oklahoma National Guard. trict. We appreciate her service and dedica- honor Colorado State University—Pueblo for A native of Miami, Oklahoma, Brent was tion. its recent designation as a National Center of commissioned through the Oklahoma State f Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. CSU—Pueblo will University Army ROTC Program in 2005 and HONORING MR. JAMES MALLETT subsequently assigned to the Oklahoma Na- hold this honor for the next five years. tional Guard. Since then, Brent has served in Technological advancement has made the multiple staff and leadership positions in the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON modern American economy possible, and we Oklahoma National Guard, including two de- OF MISSISSIPPI all rely on technology to succeed in today’s ployments with Oklahoma’s 45th Infantry Bri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world. Equally important is ensuring we main- gade Combat Team. In 2008, he deployed to Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tain the technical ability to protect the systems Iraq as the aide-de-camp to the commander of Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- that support the technology we interface with the Joint Area Support Group—Central in er, I rise today to honor a community servant, every day, and providing that protection has Baghdad and in 2011 and 2012, he com- Mr. James Mallett. Mr. Mallett has shown what become more and more challenging. The NSA manded an infantry company in eastern Af- can be done through tenacity, dedication and partners with institutions of higher learning to ghanistan. a desire to serve his community. help research and promote cyber security and During the course of Major Weece’s service James Mallett was born in the Carter com- defense education to help meet the ever rising to this Nation, he has earned awards and munity to Edward and Ethel Mallett. James’ demand qualified candidates in the cyber se- decorations including: the Bronze Star Medal, family lived on a plantation called Clark and curity field. Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meri- Cato. He grew up in a small church called Mt. The National Science Foundation gives stu- torious Service Medal, Army Commendation Salem. He learned many life lessons from dents the opportunity to earn scholarships and Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Assault working on the family farm. grants through Centers for Academic Excel- Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Combat Action James graduated from Yazoo City High lence while pursuing a greater education in Badge, and Combat Infantryman Badge. School in 1983. James attended Jackson cyber defense. This CAE designation is very In 2015, Brent was selected to serve as a State University, but returned home to take a important for the university and its students in Congressional Liaison in the US Army House job with Yazoo Industries, where he remained Pueblo and the surrounding areas who wish to Liaison Division. Army Congressional Liaison for ten years. pursue a career within cyber security. Officers provide Members and staff insight and In 1990 Chief BJ Wright offered James a Mr. Speaker, I am proud of the work that understanding of Army policies, actions, oper- job at the Yazoo City Fire Department. CSU—Pueblo faculty has done to achieve this ations, and requirements. Their first-hand Through the years, James also had the oppor- prestigious designation. The students enrolled knowledge of military needs, culture, and tradi- tunity to work under Charles Moore, Mike in the program will be receiving the highest tion is a tremendous benefit to Congressional Woodard, Roy Wilson and Terry Harber. quality education in the field. Congratulations offices. His service in the House of Represent- James credits his wife, Alma, for supporting to CSU—Pueblo for this accomplishment. I am atives has proven invaluable to both the De- him as he worked for the Yazoo City Fire De- proud to honor the staff and students that partment of Defense and Congress. Brent was partment for 25 years. make the university great.

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One persistent critic of Erdogan’s centralization agenda and Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PRESIDENT ERDOGAN’S ASSAULT authoritarian tendencies is Fethullah Gulen, Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE the founder of Hizmet, a moderate, Islamic great sorrow that I rise today to pay tribute to TURKISH PEOPLE civic movement dedicated to promoting edu- Sergeant Michael Smith of the Dallas Police cation, popular piety, and civic engagement. Department. Sgt. Smith, along with his fellow HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Because of this criticism, Hizmet and its fol- police officers: Lorne Aherns, Michael Krol, OF NEW JERSEY lowers have suffered wave after wave of un- Brent Thompson, and Patrick Zamarripa died IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded terrorism charges and forcible gov- in the tragic police ambush in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ernment seizures of businesses, universities, last week. All of these officers were serving to and schools. In May, the Turkish Cabinet ap- help facilitate the First Amendment rights of all Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I proved a decision to designate Hizmet a ‘‘ter- citizens to freely assemble and express their rise to remind our government that the human rorist organization,’’ guaranteeing that this views. When shots rang out in downtown Dal- rights abuses committed by Turkish President campaign of political retribution will continue. las on the evening of July 7th and the early Erdogan are grave and ongoing, and to distin- Gulen’s followers have been placed in the morning of July 8th, these officers ran towards guish between the Turkish president and the crosshairs of the very arbitrary policies they the danger and harm’s way to keep the citi- Turkish people—and to stand with the people. criticize. Yet neither our State Department, nor zens safe that they are sworn to protect. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has in re- the European Union, nor any other respected A resident of the 24th Congressional District cent years been aggressively violating the body outside Turkey, has ever characterized of Texas, Sgt. Smith lived in Carrollton and human rights of Turkish citizens and under- Hizmet as a terrorist group or anything like it— was a veteran supervisor officer of the Dallas mining the rule of law, in order to root out dis- the Cabinet’s designation is absurd. Police Department (DPD), having joined the sent and consolidate his personal power. The Mr. Speaker, in recent months, the Turkish force in 1989. Prior to his service as a police freedom of the press and the rights of com- people have been struck by a wave of violent officer, Sgt. Smith served all of us by wearing mon citizens to run schools, businesses, and attacks perpetrated by Islamist and Kurdish a different uniform—the uniform of an Army volunteer associations have come under direct terrorists—most recently, a triple-suicide attack Ranger. In both his military and police service, threat. at Istanbul’s international airport by Islamist Michael Smith was among the very best of Since assuming the presidency two years extremists killed 44 innocent civilians. Our public servants. ago, President Erdogan has undermined the thoughts and prayers go out to all those Service in uniform was only one of the ways independence of the judiciary, jeopardizing ac- maimed in these attacks, to all those who lost that Michael Smith gave back to the commu- cess to a fair trial and undercutting govern- beloved family and friends. nity. He was an active volunteer member for ment accountability. In 2014, he worked to I am confident that the Turkish people—for his church, Watermark Community Church, stack the country’s High Council of Judges centuries renowned for their bravery—will and the YMCA. His lasting legacy will be and Prosecutors with party loyalists, enabling never be cowed by terrorists, and that they will found in the hearts of the many people whom his government to ease arrest procedures and equally resist President Erdogan’s attempt to he touched, served, and protected. curtail opportunities for appeal. This facilitated undermine their rights, laws, and freedoms. He is survived by his wife Heidi, a teacher the detention of thousands of activists, journal- Our government should stand with the Turkish at Mary Immaculate Catholic School and a ists, and businessmen under the country’s people on both fronts. overbroad terrorism statute. The President has former city employee for Farmers Branch, f Texas, and two daughters, Victoria and Caro- exploited his growing leverage over the courts: line. his government’s reshuffling last month of HONORING WILLIE ‘‘SATELLITE’’ I ask that all of my colleagues, and the en- 3,700 judges and prosecutors rewarded pliant TOTTEN tire nation, honor the life of Sgt. Michael Smith members of the judiciary while punishing oth- and keep the Smith family in their thoughts ers who ruled against the government or HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON and prayers. heard cases involving official corruption. A law OF MISSISSIPPI passed earlier this month dismissed most of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the judges on Turkey’s highest courts, leaving ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH it up to the High Council of Judges and Pros- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PIOPOLIS ecutors to reappoint them or pick their succes- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- sors. er, I rise today to honor Willie Totten, who is HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Mr. Speaker, in addition to undermining gov- a former professional football player and cur- OF ILLINOIS ernment institutions, President Erdogan’s tight- rent college football coach. Totten played his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ening grip on Turkey is also weakening the vi- high school football at J.Z. George High tality of Turkish society. Under President School in North Carrollton, Mississippi. Totten Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Erdogan’s direction, state authorities are un- was a four-year starter quarterback at Mis- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dertaking a campaign of retribution against sissippi Valley State University from 1981 to acknowledge the celebration of the 175th An- Erdogan’s critics. Since Erdogan assumed the 1985, along with Jerry Rice as his target as niversary of St. John the Baptist Parish in presidency in 2014, the government has wide receiver. Totten set more than 50 Divi- Piopolis, IL. opened nearly 2,000 cases against people sion I-AA passing records, and Rice setting St. John the Baptist church was established suspected of ‘‘insulting the president’’—a many Division I-AA receiving records. in 1841. The parish operated a school from crime in Turkey. The Delta Devils averaged 59 points a 1870 through 1964. Precious Blood Sisters Professional journalists and major news out- game during the 1984 season, with Totten came from Burwell, Germany, to teach at the lets in particular have incurred the wrath of the throwing for a record 58 touchdowns and lead- school. Nine sisters arrived on February 28th, President. For reporting that is unflattering to ing the Delta Devils to the Division I-AA play- 1870. There were Precious Blood Sisters Erdogan, whether on national security issues, offs in 1984. Archie Cooley, who was the head teaching in Piopolis until the school closed in the conflict with the Kurds, or official corrup- coach at MVSU from 1980 to 1986, was the 1964. tion, press outlets have been charged with architect of the pass-oriented offense that uti- The parish is in a farming community; their ‘‘supporting terrorism’’ or have had their entire lized the skills of Totten. membership is comprised of 184 families. Be- operations taken over by government-ap- Totten played professionally in the Canadian cause of the strength and character of its pointed trustees. In one of the most egregious Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions (and members, the parish possesses both a rich examples, Turkish authorities in March raided Toronto Argonauts before moving on to the history and a vibrant future. They are com- the offices of the nation’s highest-circulation National Football League (NFL), as a replace- memorating their 175th anniversary with a newspaper, Zaman, and overnight placed it ment player for the Buffalo Bills during the

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Mr. Speaker, I rise meetings all find a spot at the table. It is a alma mater and served as quarterbacks coach today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Jim meeting place for generations to come to- and running back coach during the 1990s be- Sorensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for his vol- gether. The Roanoker Restaurant also has a fore moving on to coach at the high school unteer services at The Center in Council rich history of supporting various groups in the level for two years. He returned to the MVSU Bluffs. Jim spends many mornings assisting community, including its longtime sponsorship coaching staff in 2000, and was elevated to members of The Center, which is a senior and of The Roanokers, a Major League Division head coach in 2001. Totten brought pride adult facility focused on health and wellness. team in Cave Spring National Little League. back to Mississippi Valley State, as he led the Jim was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa in It is an honor to represent the Sixth Con- Delta Devils to back-to-back winning seasons 1942. He graduated from Audubon High gressional District of Virginia, and businesses in 2005 and 2006. Totten resigned after the School in 1961 and began his career in the like The Roanoker Restaurant. Thank you for 2009 season, and took an administrative posi- auto mechanic industry from which he retired your continued presence in our community, tion at MVSU in 2010. In 2013, Totten became in 2005. Jim and his wife, JoAnn, have been and for bringing good food at good prices to quarterbacks coach at Albany State University married 54 years and are the parents of two generations of Roanokers. I wish you many in Albany, Georgia for one season before ac- children, Robert and Kimberly, and they have more years of success. Congratulations to The cepting the quarterback coaching position at three grandchildren. Roanoker Restaurant on this 75th anniversary. Alabama A&M University under new head Jim became a member of The Center about f football coach James Spady. 10 years ago and started to volunteer his PERSONAL EXPLANATION Totten is one of a few college football services at the facility. He enjoys helping with coaches ever to coach in a stadium named the welcome desk, assists with the annual after him. The Delta Devils football team plays health fair, and helps operate bingo games for HON. PETER WELCH in Rice-Totten Field, named for Totten and the many patrons. Jim said that once he OF VERMONT wide receiver Jerry Rice. He is a member of joined The Center, he started volunteering be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cause there were a lot of people who needed the College Football Hall of Fame. Totten is a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. help. Jim has been active in the community as a Cub Scout leader and he was a youth group Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to in- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me leader at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Jim’s dicate that I inadvertently voted ‘‘Yea’’ on Roll in recognizing Willie ‘‘Satellite’’ Totten, a pro- trademark is that he always wears a smile and Call 403. I intended to vote ‘‘Nay’’. fessor football player and educator, for his has never met a stranger. f dedication to serving others and giving back to I commend Jim Sorensen for the dedicated HONORING THE LIFE OF AMANDA the African American community. service he has provided to The Center and his ALVEAR community. I know my colleagues in the U.S. f House of Representatives join me in congratu- STAFFORD ELEMENTARY’S MS. lating Jim for his many years of community HON. ALAN GRAYSON CAROLINA SIEVERS IS NAMED service. I wish Jim and his family the very best OF FLORIDA 2015–2016 STAFFORD SCHOOL DIS- in the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR f Wednesday, July 13, 2016 MARKING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. PETE OLSON OF THE ROANOKER RES- honor the life of Amanda Alvear, a resident of TAURANT—A LOCAL TREASURE my district who lived in Davenport, Florida. OF TEXAS Amanda’s life was cut short during the tragic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BOB GOODLATTE shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, in the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF VIRGINIA early morning hours of June 12, 2016. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amanda was only 25 years old and had a Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bright future ahead of her. She was a grad- recognize Stafford Elementary teacher Caro- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 uate of Ridge Community High School and lina Sievers for being named Stafford Munic- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, good food worked as a pharmacy technician. She was ipal School District Teacher of the year. at good prices—that’s The Roanoker Res- studying to become a nurse. She had re- Each year Stafford MSD recognizes a taurant’s tradition. The Roanoker Restaurant, shaped herself over the last two years, shed- teacher with this honor as a reflection of his or which opened its doors on July 1, 1941, is a ding 180 pounds with the help of gastric by- her outstanding work and dedication to the local treasure in the Roanoke Valley. I am pass surgery and daily workouts. Amanda students and the entire Stafford school com- honored to recognize owner Butch Craft, and proudly documented her transformation with munity. Carolina’s dedication to her students her team, as they mark 75 years of operation. her phone. made her this year’s recipient. She is the Bilin- Regardless of whether you’ve been going Amanda’s brother, Brian, remembers her gual Math, Science, and Technology teacher for decades or just trying it for the first time, positive energy and enthusiasm and that, for Stafford Elementary. She has a Master’s when you sit down for a meal at The ‘‘People got caught up in her wake. Whatever degree in Engineering Management from The Roanoker, you know you’ve found the real she was doing, that’s what they were going to Catholic University of America and previously deal. From homemade biscuits that you won’t do.’’ Amanda was the aunt who spoiled taught at two Houston area colleges before soon forget or the comfort food that reminds Brian’s daughters, Bella and Zatanna with becoming an elementary school teacher. She you of your childhood, The Roanoker does not clothes. ‘‘She was a fashionista,’’ he would is known for her passion for teaching and in- disappoint. I’ve enjoyed many a good meal say, ‘‘and she liked them to look good. She stilling reasoning skills in her students that will there with my family. wanted my girls—her girls—to look good.’’ be valuable to them for life. Stafford students Started in 1941 by Crafton Warren and later Amanda frequented gay and lesbian clubs are well served by her dedication to education. passed down to his son, E.C., The Roanoker because she believed they were places where On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Restaurant has continued to expand under the she could have fun and feel safe being her- sional District of Texas, congratulations again current owner, Butch Craft, now employing 75 self. She visited Pulse to enjoy Latin night with to Ms. Seivers for being named Teacher of the people with room to seat 300 diners. Over the a group of friends. One of her closest friends, Year by the Stafford Municipal School District. past 75 years, The Roanoker Restaurant has Mercedez Marisol Flores, also died in the We thank her for all that she does for our operated in five locations. But despite changes nightclub that night. community and the students at Stafford Ele- in address, The Roanoker’s tradition of good Amanda Alvear will never be forgotten in mentary. food at good prices has remained steadfast. our pursuit of a more just and loving world.

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Mr. Speak- Many of its members have and continue to ‘‘BILL’’ COORS er, I rise today to honor Wanderers Home Mis- serve in leadership roles as leaders, teachers, sionary Baptist Church, a remarkable house of and auxiliary heads in the organization. HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON worship in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF COLORADO The Wanderers Home Missionary Baptist in recognizing Wanderers Home Missionary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church has a rich history, which is a legend Baptist Church for their spiritual enhance- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 within itself. At the turn of the twentieth cen- ments in Mound Bayou, the surrounding com- tury, a group of Christian leaders and laymen, munities and the State of Mississippi. Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to some early settlers and others who migrated f honor the 100th Birthday of Bill Coors. A resi- to the town of Mound Bayou, were led by the dent of Golden, Colorado, he will be cele- HONORING THE WORLD WAR II inspiration of the Holy Spirit to come together brating this momentous birthday on August 11, AND KOREAN WAR VETERANS to organize a church in the year of 1908. 2016. Bill is the grandson of Adolf Coors, the OF ILLINOIS Some had acquired land and others founder of Coors Brewing Company, a major sharecropped farms outside of the town limit. pioneer in the beverage distribution business. There was no church in the near vicinity of HON. MIKE QUIGLEY After graduating with a Master’s Degree in their homes, and means of transportation was OF ILLINOIS chemical engineering from Princeton Univer- limited. There had been a yearning for a place IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sity in 1939, Bill began his career in the family to meet and worship, to fellowship and to Wednesday, July 13, 2016 business. Over the course of 64 years he praise and give thanks unto the Almighty God worked his way up the business ranks, start- Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor for His goodness. Coming together in the ing as a chemical engineer and eventually the World War II and Korean War veterans home of Mr. and Mrs. Wash and Kerri Mosley earning the title of president of the company. who traveled to Washington, D.C. on July 13, who were early settlers, led to fruitful discus- Bill retired from Coors in 2003, at the tender 2016 with Honor Flight Chicago, a program sions and plans to lay the foundation for what age of 87. When Bill first started with Coors, that provides World War II and Korean War was to become their own place of worship, the the company was a mere regional operation. veterans the opportunity to visit their memo- Wanderers Home Missionary Baptist Church rials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Today, Coors beer is a recognized brand located 21⁄2 miles east of the town of Mound These memorials were built to honor their throughout the world. This fact serves as a Bayou, MS. courage and service to their country. testament to Bill’s determination and hard Initially, the church was located on the north The American Veteran is one of our great- work. side of Township Road, but later relocated to est treasures. The Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, His management of the Coors Brewing the south side of the road where they pur- Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who traveled Company had a tremendous impact on the chased land and built a church. The land was here on July 13th answered our nation’s call Third Congressional District of Colorado, and sold and later, rebuilt back on the north side, to service during one of its greatest times of it continues to provide jobs in all parts of the its present location. need. From the European Campaign to the production process, from the earliest stages in The late Reverend W.M. Wilson was named Pacific Asian Theatre to the African Theatre, the barley fields to the delivery trucks that the first pastor and began with a small group these brave Americans risked life and limb, carry Coors products to their final destinations. of faithful members under the most humble gave service and sacrificed much, all while Mr. Speaker, Bill Coors’ life has been full of circumstances and with lots of faith in God. As embodying what it is to be a hero. We owe incredible accomplishments. As a brewery pio- the town of Mound Bayou became a major them more gratitude than can ever be ex- neer, a successful manager for his family’s tourist attraction, with the growing population pressed. company, and as a lifelong Coloradoan, Bill is and industrial development, the membership I welcome these brave veterans to Wash- truly an inspiration for all. It is an honor to pay at Wanderers Home grew rapidly. ington and to their memorials. I am proud to tribute to Bill’s life and legacy, and I wish him The pulpit has been graced with some of submit the names of these men and women a very happy 100th birthday this year. the most remarkable preachers and ministers. for all to see, hear, and recognize, and I call f The late Reverend Thornton, Reverend H.H. on my colleagues to rise and join me in ex- TRIBUTE TO LAURIE AND GENE Humes, Reverend W.M. Stampley, Reverend pressing gratitude. JOHNSON W.M. Walden, Reverend Richardson, Rev- Lido A. Andreoni, Martin J. Baureis, Eugene erend Zack Pittman, Reverend T.F. Ham- J. Beausoleil, Joseph A. Brochman, William J. HON. DAVID YOUNG mond, Reverend C.H. Moreland, (who served Brown, Howard L. Bruning, Carmen L. Caputo, Frank A. Carbonaro, LeRoy L. Carlson, Louis OF IOWA as pastor for twenty-six years), Reverend An- A. Champa, Gerald Connerty, Jeremiah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drew Hawkins and Reverend Willie J. Jackson (the current pastor), was called as the leader Coughlin, Walter J. Crane, Domenico Wednesday, July 13, 2016 of the congregation in 1991. D’Alessandro, Fred Nelson Day, Leonard Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Under the leadership of Pastor Moreland, a Henry DeMichele, Raymond Devlin, Dominic today to recognize and honor Laurie and fellowship hall was added to the church as the L. Disandro, Christo M. Dragatsis, George J. Gene Johnson of Shenandoah, Iowa, on the need for a place to extend their fellowship be- Drobney, Russell W. Duller, August J. very special occasion of their 50th wedding yond the sanctuary. Under the leadership of Edelmann, Arthur R. Edelstein, Charles Na- anniversary. They celebrated their anniversary Pastor Jackson, many accomplishments have than Elias, Edward E. Fioretti, Frank Flores, on June 11, 2016. taken place: Wanderers Home became the Donald L. Forrest, Robert L. Foster, Earl S. Laurie and Gene’s lifelong commitment to first church in Mound Bayou to have full-time Fowlkes, Ernest G. Frantz, Marvin G. Free- each other and their family truly embodies worship services; incorporated 4th Sunday man, Harry Freudenheim, Nick Gallo, Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- Broadcast Worship Service; started weekly Donavon D. Gibson, James E. Gryczka, Je- versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- bible class for adults and youths; and orga- rome Lewis Handler, Leonard M. Hansen, ries. May their commitment grow even strong- nized and increased Youth ministry activities. Richard Harwood, Clarence R. Hutchison, er, as they continue to love, cherish, and The sanctuary was renovated with stained Robert W. Hynes, Ralph J. Imbrogno, George honor one another for many years to come. glass windows and new pews. Due to growth H. Kallas, Joseph G. Kaplan, Allan L. Kaplan, I salute this great couple on their 50th year in membership the church purchased a van to James R. Keith, Roger J. King, Gerald S. Kra- together and I wish them many more. I know transport elderly and youth parishioners. mer, Richard Krska, George L. Kucharchuk, my colleagues in the United States House of Over the years, the church has reached be- Eugene M. Kukla, Ralph M. Lacy, John R. Representatives will join me in congratulating yond its walls to support the community, fami- Lahaie, George J. Lamoureux, Myrtle L. Lar- Laurie and Gene on this momentous occasion. lies, other communities throughout Bolivar and son, James R. Lass, Robert R. Lovati, Francis

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.024 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 H. Lucht, Fred J. Mancari, Charles E. Manis, her, and one time I voted a way she didn’t Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- Francisco Matos, Alfred J. McAndrew, Robert like, she poked me with her quilting needle— resentatives to join me in honoring a great L. Menclewicz, James A. Mervin, Elwood H. with a big devilish grin on her face. American woman, pioneer, role model, union Michel, Neil P. Moore, Frederick J. Mundt, She was focused on two things as a person leader and workers’ advocate, Shelley Glen E. Myers, James L. O’Brien, Sheldon R. and a public official. First, representing the Kessler, as she retires from the San Mateo Olsen Jr., Donald P. O’Neil, Lester D. Pauls, voters who elected her. Winning a swing seat County Central Labor Council. We are a Donald P. Perille, Earl N. Pilgrim, Steve J. sixteen times shows how successfully she ac- stronger nation because she has worked for Pizzello, Walter R. Pollak, William D. Powell, complished that mission. And second, she all of us and we wish her every blessing in her Richard R. Pucin, Herbert G. Richards, Fred- was truly devoted to her family—her husband, well-deserved retirement. erick J. Richter, Jonathan N. Rivers, Philip E. William, and their children who are all special Robinson, Stanley D. Russell Jr., Leno and successful in their own right. f Santacaterina, George Martin Schallmo Jr., The positive footprint of Mary’s work will be Joseph Schmieder, Delbert L. Schoenbeck, gratefully remembered for years to come. I PRESIDENT OF THE VERMONT RE- Bernard H. Shedor, David S. Silverman, Rob- trust that her legacy will live on through the TAIL AND GROCERS ASSOCIA- ert L. Sinclair, Sheldon Sonheim, Thomas J. work of loving family—her husband, six chil- TION TO RETIRE Stacks, Walter E. Stankiewicz, Lawrence J. dren, and fourteen grandchildren. Her pres- Steskal, Frederick A. Stevens, Morton ence and spirit will be greatly missed both in Stillman, Donald Stillman, Robert R. Straits, and out of the legislature. I now ask that my HON. PETER WELCH Robert J. Sutphen, George R. Thompson, Wil- colleagues please join me in remembering OF VERMONT liam G. Vejvoda, Ronald E. Vezina, Gerald L. Mary’s full and altruistic life, and in offering our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wien, George A. Wilkins, William C. Witte, sincere condolences to her friends and family. George A. Wolters, Robert O. Yahn, Richard f Wednesday, July 13, 2016 K. Yohnka. TRIBUTE TO SHELLEY KESSLER f Mr. WELCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to UPON HER RETIREMENT congratulate Mr. Jim Harrison for his tireless IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF MARY work over nearly three decades on behalf of FRITZ HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Vermont’s retailers and grocers. After 29 OF CALIFORNIA years, Jim will retire at the end of this year HON. JOE COURTNEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from his position as President of the Vermont OF CONNECTICUT Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Retail and Grocers Association and its prede- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessor organization, the Vermont Grocers As- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sociation. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 honor Shelley Kessler, a pillar of the California In Vermont, the local grocery or general Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Labor Movement, as she retires from serving store is the heart of our small communities. in sadness to honor and remember a lifelong the people of San Mateo County with great It’s a place where locals gather for much more friend and colleague, former Connecticut State distinction and respect, as Executive Sec- than milk, meat, and produce. Indeed, these Representative, Mary Fritz, who honorably retary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County small businesses are woven into the fabric of served constituents in Cheshire and Walling- Central Labor Council. our communities. Each and every one of them ford for an impressive thirty-two years and Shelley Kessler has said that she became has benefitted from Jim’s passion and perse- who passed away last week. Mary dedicated involved in the labor movement because so- verance. her life to serving the people of the 90th dis- cial and economic justice struggles are the trict, and will forever be remembered for her basis of her life and work. She grew up in Los As President Pro Tem of the Vermont Sen- fighting spirit and genuine care for constitu- Angeles, graduated from Sonoma State Uni- ate and now as a Member of Congress, I have ents. Her strong sense of morality guided her versity and began working rotating shifts at worked closely with Jim over the years. He work in the legislature and marked her as a Owens Illinois. Her union career expanded in has been a respected leader in shaping public truly exceptional representative. 1977 at General Motors where she became policy throughout his tenure. He is a tireless Before her tenure in the Connecticut Gen- the first woman elected as a full-time Union and tenacious advocate who, without fail, ac- eral Assembly, Mary studied at Emmanuel Representative of the local UAW. She began complished his goals in a bipartisan and coop- College, Boston College, Trinity College, and her 34 year affiliation with the IAM in 1982 erative manner. He commanded the respect of Fairfield University. She later expanded her when she began work at Westinghouse Elec- governors and legislators, and allies and op- role in Connecticut school systems, serving as tric. In 1985 Shelley applied for the job of Po- ponents, because he has always been a man a Wallingford Public School teacher, the presi- litical Director of the San Mateo County Cen- of high integrity who cares deeply about the dent of the Yalesville School PTA, and ulti- tral Labor Council, a position she held for issues that impact the retail industry. mately, the Chairwoman of the Wallingford eleven years. For the past twenty years she Jim’s first job as a teenager was bagging Board of Education. She was an outstanding has been Executive Director-Treasurer of the groceries at Iandoli’s Market in Westborough, model for the value of education—a sentiment Labor Council where she represented 110 af- Mass. The retail touch he learned in that job that translated to her work in the legislature, filiated local unions and 70,000 working mem- served him well over the years in Montpelier as she prioritized education policy. Mary also ber families. and is appreciated by the many businesses he spent years forging the way for new legislation On her appointment in 2014 to the Cali- has represented. to battle crime and advance health care in fornia Commission on Health and Safety and He studied business at Nichols College be- Connecticut, while also paying special atten- Workers’ Compensation, IAM International fore transferring to Cornell University to study tion to protecting and serving senior citizens. President Tom Buffenbarger said ‘‘Kessler’s food marketing. After graduating he landed a I couldn’t agree more with Governor unyielding dedication to the working families of position in Hannaford Brothers’ training pro- Malloy’s recent statement, ‘‘She was a true California and her community is exemplary. gram and went on to manage its stores in Rut- public servant who put the priorities of her The CHSWC is fortunate to have such a land and South Burlington. After a stint in Bos- constituents first and represented her district proud advocate for workers’ health and safety ton, he returned to Vermont in 1987 to head with distinction.’’ From 1987 to 1994 I rep- as a member of its board. ‘‘Shelley Kessler’s the Vermont Grocers Association, which resented the citizens of Vernon, Connecticut advocacy has been a force for good. She po- merged with the Vermont Retail Association in at the General Assembly alongside Mary. For sitioned labor as a force in San Mateo County 2013. two years we sat side by side in the House and has been a leader in many organizing ef- chambers and I enjoyed every minute of her forts. She has served on countless boards and Mr. Speaker, I appreciate Jim’s leadership, steady commentary on the bills we were work- committees to advance workers and unions, advice, and friendship over the past three dec- ing on, the speeches we listened to, and the and has earned many accolades including the ades. He will be missed, but I have no doubt people who paraded by our seats on the back California Labor Federation ‘‘Women Labor that his wise counsel will always be available benches. She had a biting wit and shrewd Leader of the Year’’ award, and was inducted as needed. mind that sized up every bit of action going into the San Mateo County Women’s Hall of I ask the United States House of Represent- on—even into the late hours. During those Fame in recognition of ‘‘Extraordinary Achieve- atives to join me and all Vermonters in wishing long sessions she brought her quilting with ments and Contributions.’’ Jim and his wife, Pat, the best in retirement.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.027 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1105 DEBRA HANEY ELECTED ASSO- HONORING ADJUTANT MAJOR tus L. Collins, for his duty to his country, his CIATE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE GENERAL AUGUSTUS L. COLLINS state, and his troops. Thank you for your serv- ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON- ice. HOUSTON HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON f OF MISSISSIPPI 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIT/ HON. PETE OLSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WELLESLEY UPWARD BOUND OF TEXAS Wednesday, July 13, 2016 PROGRAM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 er, I rise today to honor Jackson, Mississippi HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to native, Major General Augustus L. Collins, Ad- OF MASSACHUSETTS congratulate Debra Haney of Sugar Land, TX jutant General of Mississippi, who also serves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the commanding General of both the Mis- for being elected to serve as Associate Super- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 intendent of the Archdiocese of Galveston- sissippi Army and Air National Guard. Houston. After 35 years of being active in the Mis- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- Debra Haney has served as the beloved sissippi Army National Guard, Major General brate the 50th anniversary of the MIT/Welles- principal of St. Laurence Catholic School for Collins announced his retirement, concluding ley Upward Bound Program. The program of- ten years. Prior to serving St. Laurence Catho- his service at the end of August. His passion fers excellent teaching and consistent men- lic School, Haney was the Principal of John for service began when he was invited to at- toring; and it has proved that young people Paul II Catholic School for six years. She has tend a National Guard drill, and saw the posi- whose parents have not themselves benefitted more than twenty three years of Catholic edu- tion as an opportunity to earn extra income. from higher education can succeed academi- cational experience. Under Debra Haney’s He enlisted in the Mississippi Army National cally. Each year, the Massachusetts Institute guidance, St. Laurence Catholic School has Guard’s company B, 1st Battalion 198th Armor of Technology (MIT) and Wellesley College expanded and thrived, adding specialized Regiment in March 1977, and was commis- provide year round educational support to 50 teachers, new opportunities to participate in sioned as a Second Lieutenant July 1980. low-income and/or first generation youth in the arts and sports, and greater access to new After enlisting, General Collins attended the grades 9–12, from the city of Cambridge, Mas- educational technology. Thanks to her leader- University of Mississippi where he received his sachusetts. The program’s goal is to give its ship, St. Laurence Catholic School has flour- Bachelor of Business Administration. After- participants the skills, confidence, and deter- ished while retaining a focus on spiritual wards, he received a Master Business Admin- mination to graduate from high school and growth and Catholic identity. As the new Asso- istration degree from Jackson State University. succeed in postsecondary education. ciate Superintendent, Debra Haney will reach He also earned a Master of Strategic Studies MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound provides an even more new students in the Galveston- degree from the United States Army War Col- intensive six-week summer session, con- Houston Archdiocese. lege. ducted in residence at Wellesley College. Rig- On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- Collins was appointed the Adjutant General orous academic courses are taught by experi- sional District of Texas, congratulations again of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant in Jan- enced high school teachers and graduate and to Debra Haney for being named the new As- uary 2012, and was promoted to Major Gen- undergraduate students from MIT, Wellesley sociate Superintendent of the Archdiocese of eral in March 2012. He leads a ready force of College, and other local colleges and univer- Galveston-Houston. We also thank her for her more than 12,275 Citizen-Soldiers and Air- sities. Classes stress English and foreign lan- years of dedicated service to Sugar Land men. He also serves as the director of the guage arts; reading, writing, oral communica- Catholic students. Mississippi Military Department, and oversees tion, social studies and critical thinking. Plus, the development and coordination of all poli- quantitative skills, mathematics, laboratory f cies, plans and programs of the Mississippi sciences, and the use of computers. Individual National Guard in concert with the Governor tutorials are available on an as-needed basis, TRIBUTE TO SANDY HINSLEY and legislature of the State. and the academic rigor is enriched by cultural He refers to his military career as his great- activities and field trips. HON. DAVID YOUNG est accomplishment. General Collins com- During the academic year, participants at- OF IOWA manded 3,000 Mississippi soldiers—the 155th tend supervised study sessions and one-on- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Armored Brigade in Iraq at the time of Hurri- one tutorials, for a minimum of four hours per cane Katrina. Being in Iraq during that time Wednesday, July 13, 2016 week, at MIT. Participants must meet with pro- was a memorable experience for him because gram staff regularly to review their academic Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to he witnessed the strength of his troop. He progress and participation performance. Addi- honor and congratulate Sandy Hinsley of stated, ‘‘Twenty-seven soldiers went into com- tionally, the program provides college admis- Council Bluffs, Iowa, for her volunteer services bat with me who did not come back. I live with sions, financial aid, and career advice work- at The Center in Council Bluffs. Sandy spends that number. I’ll never forget them because shops to participants and their parents. many mornings assisting members at The they gave everything they had.’’ Troops were About 80–85 percent of Cambridge public Center. The Center is a senior and adult facil- forced to place their personal lives on hold to school students who participate enroll in post- ity focused on health and wellness. fight for the betterment of the country. Un- secondary education. I salute the remarkable Sandy is originally from Omaha, Nebraska aware of their living conditions back home and success of the Upward Bound Program. For and moved to Council Bluffs in 1997. She dealing with the grievances of other soldiers, 50 years, MIT and Wellesley students have worked many years at the Nestle Company in the troops remained focused on the task at made an immense difference in the lives of Omaha and retired in 2002. Sandy and her hand. less fortunate young people, and we draw in- late husband, Jack, were blessed with four General Collins has won many awards over spiration from everyone associated with this daughters, 14 grandchildren, and five great- the course of his military career including the extraordinary program. grandchildren. Sandy Hinsley can be found Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Ter- f assisting Center members at the welcome rorism Service Medal, and the Mississippi Lon- desk, helping with the ballroom dancing class, gevity Medal IN RECOGNITION OF TOMMY KONO and serving as a senior ambassador. She en- He appreciates his experience gained while joys gardening, adult coloring books, and tak- serving his country so the decision to retire HON. DORIS O. MATSUI ing walks with her daughters. Sandy said she was not easy. Though he will no longer be in OF CALIFORNIA loves to volunteer at The Center because she uniform, he plans to continue working and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES says, ‘‘Everyone is so nice.’’ spending more time with family. I consider I commend Sandy Hinsley for the dedicated General Collins a friend and he was always a Wednesday, July 13, 2016 service she provides to The Center and her consummate professional and there for me Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in community. I know my colleagues in the U.S. and my staff when we needed his assistance. recognition of the late Tommy Kono for being House of Representatives join me in congratu- His presence in command will be sorely an American champion. Mr. Kono is the most lating Sandy for her many years of service to missed. decorated American in the history of The Center. I wish Sandy and her family the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me weightlifting. He was born and raised in Sac- very best in the future. in recognizing Adjutant Major General Augus- ramento and suffered from asthma, making

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.030 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 him unable to participate in physical activity. ment and productivity which has revitalized Funk of Avoca, Iowa, on the very special oc- At the age of eleven, Mr. Kono and his family Hurst and the surrounding communities. casion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were moved to Tule Lake Relocation Center Allan’s dedication to providing excellent cus- were married on May 28, 1966 in Racine, Wis- following passage of Executive Order 9066. tomer service to the citizens he serves has set consin. While there, Mr. Kono began lifting weights a tremendous example for those in public Lou and Philip’s lifelong commitment to and joined a bodybuilding club. This marked service. Allan has established a culture of each other and their family truly embodies the beginning of Mr. Kono’s passion for leadership and development within the City of Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- weightlifting. Hurst that has driven its prosperity and suc- versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- After three years, Mr. Kono was released cess over the last two decades. ries. May their commitment grow even strong- and returned to Sacramento, enrolling in Sac- Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize er, as they continue to love, cherish, and ramento High School. Despite being known as Allan and his outstanding service to the City of honor one another for many years to come. the ‘‘a 98 pound weakling’’ when he was Hurst. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues I salute this great couple on their 50th year younger, he entered into local weightlifting to join me in congratulating Allan Weegar on together and I wish them many more. I know competitions and began winning. With the his well-deserved retirement. my colleagues in the United States House of start of the Korean War, Mr. Kono was sched- f Representatives will join me in congratulating uled to deploy to Asia, but the military allowed Lou and Philip on this momentous occasion. PERSONAL EXPLANATION him to stay in the United States after learning f he was a contender for the 1952 Olympic team. HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA OUR UNCONSCIONABLE DEBT Mr. Kono was an individual who was de- OF TEXAS voted to his country; he was a Japanese IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE COFFMAN American who was able to embrace new op- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF COLORADO portunities after World War II. Mr. Kono won Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I was unable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his first gold medal in 1952 and won a silver to be present in the House chamber for cer- medal at the 1960 Olympics. Mr. Kono went Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tain roll call votes on Monday, July 11th and on to win several bodybuilding competitions, Tuesday, July 12th for the first vote series. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January made the cover of national magazines, and Had I been present, I would have voted ‘aye’ 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- earned attention of fellow athletes when he set for roll calls 401, 402, 403, 410, 411, 412, fice, the national debt was world records in four weight classes. After re- 413, 414, and 415 and ‘nay’ on roll calls 404, $10,626,877,048,913.08. tiring, Mr. Kono invested his time coaching as- 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, and 416. Today, it is $19,366,974,554,360.50. We’ve piring champions, including young lifters in added $8,740,097,505,447.42 to our debt in 7 Sacramento and Hawaii, as well as tutoring f years. This is over $8.5 trillion in debt our na- high school students in Sacramento. Mr. Kono SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL EARNS tion, our economy, and our children could passed away in April in Honolulu. TOP GRADE FOR PATIENT SAFETY have avoided with a balanced budget amend- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to ment. Tommy Kono for being an American cham- HON. PETE OLSON f pion, as well as a mentor to young adults in OF TEXAS HONORING LEBANON MISSIONARY the Sacramento area. While family, friends, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and mentees gather together to celebrate Mr. BAPTIST CHURCH Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Kono, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring his outstanding work of service to his Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON congratulate the Houston Methodist Sugar country as well as his commitment to his com- OF MISSISSIPPI Land Hospital for earning an ‘‘A’’ for patient munity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f safety. For almost two decades, Houston Methodist Wednesday, July 13, 2016 CONGRATULATING ALLAN Sugar Land Hospital has been a critical part- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- WEEGAR ON HIS RETIREMENT ner in the Fort Bend County community. Twice er, I rise today to honor a resourceful church, FROM THE CITY OF HURST, a year, Hospital Safety Scores are assigned to Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church. TEXAS over 2,500 hospitals across the United States. The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church had Developed under the guidance of Leapfrog’s its beginning in 1869, when the congregation HON. KENNY MARCHANT Blue Ribbon Expert Panel, the Hospital Safety worshipped under a ‘‘brush harbor’’ with the OF TEXAS Score is an elite designation which sets the Reverend David Adams serving as pastor and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highest standards for patient safety. Houston founder. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was one of Realizing the need for a structure in which less than one-third of those inspected to earn Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worship, the pastor and members put forth an ‘‘A’’ for patient safety. Fort Bend County to congratulate Allan Weegar, City Manager to every effort to design and construct the first residents are blessed to be under the care of the City of Hurst, Texas, on his retirement church. The building was erected approxi- some of the nation’s best doctors, nurses, after thirty-five years of dedicated service. mately 60 to 70 feet from the old church site. Allan’s distinguished career with the city technicians, and staff, who provide excellent As we look back over the 147-year history began in 1981 as assistant to the City Man- care for the patients that pass through their of Lebanon, we are reminded of the loyal de- ager. Soon after, Allan was promoted to As- doors. I commend all of these men and votion of the early pioneers and their stead- sistant City Manager of Administration. In women for their hard work and dedication. fastness to the cause of the Gospel of Jesus On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- 1997, Allan was selected to serve as City Christ. We attribute any success or progress sional District of Texas, congratulations to the Manager, a role he would excel at for nearly of this church to their loyalty. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital for re- twenty years. The Reverend David Adams served faith- While serving his community, Allan has be- ceiving an ‘‘A’’ in patient safety. Thank you for fully as pastor until his death; and the Rev- come a member of the International City Man- all that you do for Fort Bend County. erend Riley Russell accepted the call as pas- agement Association, Texas City Management f tor and served diligently until his death. Some Association, Northeast Leadership Forum, and TRIBUTE TO LOU AND PHILIP of the early pastors were the Reverends: S.D. is a past-president of the North Texas City FUNK Smith; Joe Baskin; Dan Anderson; Connelly; Management Association. In addition, Allan J. A. Johnson; Pleasant Fractions; Jimmy currently serves on the board of directors for HON. DAVID YOUNG Mines; and J. Carter. The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church is Texas City Management Association, North- OF IOWA recognized as the oldest land grant church in east Transportation System and the Hurst-Eu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES less-Bedford Economic Development Founda- this area. It has served as a torch shining forth tion. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘her’’ brilliant light in this community. This light Allan’s vision and dedication to his city have Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise of hope and compassion has compelled many brought forward a period of economic develop- today to recognize and honor Lou and Philip to come to Christ.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.033 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1107 No church can survive without the dedicated Brothers: Coy Henderson; Leslie McKennie; armor of God, and continue to hold up the cooperation of its members. The long, suc- Charlie Wright; Larry McKennie; and Paul Gil- blood stained banner. cessful history of Lebanon is due to the dedi- more were installed as deacons. Installed on It is with this same spirit as soldiers going cated, cooperative efforts of the many pastors, the Mothers Board were Sisters: Ola Mae Bai- forth to war, accented with Christian love, de- deacons, church mothers, and general con- ley, Priscilla Anderson, Grace Kimbrough, votion and dedication to the cause of the King- gregation. Rose Gibson, and as Deaconess were Sisters: dom, which the history of the Lebanon Mis- Some of the early deacons were: Brothers Minnie McKennie, Sharon Wright, and Annie sionary Baptist Church continues. Joe Hodges; Pink Roseby; Ben Friar; C. H. Gilmore. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Benson; R. B. Roseby; Richard Epps; Michael Under the leadership of Reverend in recognizing the historic Lebanon Missionary C. Smith; George Friar; and Tom Randle. Redmond, a new roof was installed on the Baptist Church. In 1912, the first church was destroyed by church, the choir stand was elevated and car- f a violent storm. The force of the storm served peted, floral arrangements and doors were as the epitome for the rebuilding of the second added to the sanctuary. Following the leader- HONORING THE STENNIS CENTER church, and its completion was the epoch of ship of the pastor, the Lebanon Inspirational PROGRAM FOR CONGRESSIONAL the old church site. Choir dedicated to the church some choir INTERNS Some of the pioneer members of the Moth- robes, and added mirrors and double doors to ers Board were: Sisters Ophelia Anderson; the sanctuary, remodeled and refurnished the HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL Mary Benson; Sara Smith; Mary Anderson; pastor’s study. The Friar and Montgomery OF CALIFORNIA Lucy Hunter; Hassie Montgomery; Harriet families dedicated chandeliers to enhance the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Craighead; Mattie L. Benson; Martha Ross entrance of the church. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Benson; and Sallie Epps. Reverend Redmond exchanged mortality for Still moving forward, the Reverend A. W. immortality and entered unto eternity in Janu- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, this sum- Jones accepted the call as pastor. He served ary 2000, while serving as pastor of Lebanon mer marks the 14th year in which interns well until his accepting the call of another Church. working in Congressional offices have bene- church. Following Reverend Jones, the Rev- After the death of Reverend Redmond, the fitted from a program run by the John C. Sten- erends: C. D. Brown; C. L. Clark; George Har- Reverend Walter Eskridge, Jr. accepted the nis Center for Public Service Leadership. This per; Aaron Barron; and Melvin Lewis served call to serve as pastor of the Lebanon Mis- six-week program is designed to enhance their as pastor of Lebanon. sionary Baptist Church in October 2000. internship experience by giving them an inside Deacons serving under these administra- Under the leadership of Reverend Eskridge, look at how Congress works and a deeper ap- tions were: Brothers West Benson; Eddie the church has been blessed with many new preciation for the role that Congress plays in Donelson; Leslie Hodges; Edgar Waddell; members and rededications. A new church our democracy. Each week, the interns meet Pinkney Benson; Daniel Mickey; Daniel building was erected on land given to the with senior congressional staff and other ex- Kimbrough; Ira Blake; Mack Friar; O. W. church by Sis. Earsalean McClain’s family, perts to discuss issues such as the legislative Hodges; Mack McKennie; Samuel Friar; and the doors were opened for the first serv- process, power of the purse, foreign policy, Charles Quincy Spurlin; Jessie Harmon; L. B. ice on July 4, 2004; new choir robes were pur- the media, and more. Hathorn; Alphonso Wright; Jacob J. McClain; chased for LSC, LIC, and LYC; a television Interns are selected based on their college and Charlie Benson. and VCR were purchased through the aid of record, community service experience, and in- The Mothers Board consisted of: Sisters the Home Mission Society; Discipleship and terest in a career in public service. This year, Harriet Friar, Hallie Donelson, Elmira Horton, New Members classes were started; the Fel- 30 outstanding interns participated in the pro- Minnie Hodges, Lyda Friar, Mary V. Hodges, lowship Hall has been named the Earsalean gram. Most of them are juniors and seniors in Rebecca Kimbrough, Bessie Green, Roberta McClain Fellowship Hall in memory of Sis. college who are working in Republican and Blake, Priscilla Benson, Lillie Waddell, Mamie Earsalean McClain; the Educational Wing has Democratic offices in both the House and McKennie, Mary L. Friar, Mattie L. Hodges, been named the Martha Ross Benson Edu- Senate, including one in my office, Shannon Paralee McClain, Frankie Hodges, Eula cational Wing in memory of Sis. Martha Ross McConnell. Spurlin, Callie McKennie, Willie Mae Meeks, Benson; each classroom has been named in Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the interns for Ollie Harmon, and Olivia Garnett. memory of: Class Number 1—Deacon Samuel their involvement in this valuable program. I The edifice of the old church underwent Friar; Class Number 2—Mother Elmira Horton; also thank the Stennis Center and the Senior many changes such as: lowering the ceilings; Class Number 3—Mother Lillie Waddell; Nurs- Stennis Fellows for providing such a meaning- modern light fixtures; paneling of the sanc- ery—Mothers Callie McKennie and Roberta ful experience for these interns and for en- tuary; bricking; and the construction of a kitch- Blake; Choir Room—Sister Levirda Dixon and couraging them to consider a future career in en and fellowship hall. Sanctuary pews, a Bro. Eric Friar; and the Business Office in public service. communion table, and new pulpit furniture honor of Deacon Jessie Harmon, and the I submit a list of the 2016 Stennis Congres- were purchased to enhance the de´cor of the church is growing through his ministry. A new sional Interns and the offices in which they church. These ventures of improvement were roof ‘‘The Red Top’’ was installed on the work. all completed under the leadership of the Rev- church. On June 7, 2015 Bro. Andrew Lee Amanda Bennett, attending Bowdoin Col- erend Aaron Barron. Brown was crowned as Deacon. lege, interning in the office of U.S. Senator Reverend Barron served as pastor for 27 The Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church’s ANGUS KING; consecutive years. He was a faithful and dy- current Deacons and Trustees Board mem- Max Boyd, attending University of Cin- namic minister of the Gospel. During his ad- bers are Brothers: Jessie Harmon; Coy Hen- cinnati, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- ministration, many souls realized the need for derson; Lawrence McKennie; Andrew Brown; resentative PATRICK MCHENRY; peace in their lives—that peace that sur- and Sisters: Lula Friar; Lillie Benson Green; Jack Bryan, attending Mississippi State Uni- passed all understanding—and accepted and Earline Wright Hart. versity, interning in the office of U.S. Senator Christ as their personal Savior. Reverend The present Mothers Board members are THAD COCHRAN; Aaron Barron exchanged mortality for immor- Sisters: Ollie Harmon and Deaconess, Sister Allie Bull, attending Johns Hopkins Univer- tality and entered unto eternity in October Annie Gilmore. sity, interning in the office of U.S. Senator 1983, while serving as pastor of Lebanon. Through these many years of service to BERNIE SANDERS; In January 1984, the Reverend Melvin B. God and mankind, the Lebanon Missionary Anna Caliandro, attending Smith College, in- Lewis accepted the call and served as pastor Baptist Church has survived many trials and terning in the office of U.S. Senator BERNIE until 1987. Under the leadership of Reverend tribulations, but are determined that forces of SANDERS; Lewis, a pastor’s study was constructed, cen- evil will not hinder them nor separate them Maggie Callahan, attending Mercer Univer- tral heat and air conditioning was installed, from the love of God. sity, interning in the office of U.S. Representa- and an organ was purchased for the sanc- The torch carried by the pioneer members tive KEITH ROTHFUS; tuary. of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church, Daniel Russell Cheung, attending University In June 1987, the Reverend J. W. Redmond cast rays of light across their pathway. This of California, Berkeley, interning in the office accepted the call to serve as pastor of Leb- light gives the church hope of a brighter future of U.S. Representative MIKE HONDA; anon. The church was blessed with many for the church. Those following will raise that Nick Descamps, attending Occidental Col- members, an Inspirational Choir, and Evan- torch high and keep the light burning bright. lege, interning in the office of U.S. Senator gelist Quinzola McKennie. They will trim their lamps, put on the whole STEVE DAINES;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.039 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 Matt Dougherty, attending Suffolk University, HONORING MS. DONNIE NEELY munity. She serves in several capacities in- interning in the office of U.S. Representative FOR HER 50 YEARS OF DEDI- cluding Carl Junction Bright Futures, Habitat ROBERT BRADY; CATED SERVICE for Humanity, Hope 4 You Breast Cancer Foundation, Carl Junction C.A.R.E.S., and the Maggie Duff, attending Mississippi State HON. ERIC A. ‘‘RICK’’ CRAWFORD Carl Junction Eastern Star. Sharon also University, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- serves on the Carl Junction Area Chamber of OF ARKANSAS resentative STEVEN PALAZZO; Commerce Board of Directors and plans to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Elina Fisher, attending The George Wash- use her retirement to be ‘‘more active’’ in the ington University, interning in the office of U.S. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 community. Representative SETH MOULTON; Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Speaker, Sharon Clark’s work as Carl to recognize Donnie Neely for her 50 years of Junction Postmaster has set a great example Emily George, attending University of Idaho, of public service for the people of Carl Junc- interning in the office of U.S. Representative service at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Mountain Home, Arkansas. tion. I am proud to recognize citizens like her DAN NEWHOUSE; On June 7, 1966, Ms. Neely reported for her in Missouri’s Seventh Congressional District, Easton Gragg, attending Wake Forest Uni- first day of work at Baxter’s Mountain Home, and I urge my colleagues to join me in con- versity, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- Arkansas plant which had opened just two gratulating her on her well-deserved retirement resentative PATRICK MCHENRY; years earlier. She planned to work only three and service. Gary Haglund, attending Boston College, in- months to buy school clothes for her kids. f terning on the House Committee on the Budg- Now 50 years later she is still with the plant. RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- et; Ms. Neely operates a machine making injec- SARY OF BRANT LAKE CAMP tion molding parts used in numerous Katelyn Harris, attending Vanderbilt Univer- healthcare settings, and the parts she makes sity, interning on the House Committee on are shipped to manufacturing sites around the HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK Education and the Workforce; world. She has always felt pride about the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Kate Henjum, attending University of Colo- work she does, particularly when seeing those rado Boulder, interning in the office of U.S. products in action while visiting relatives in the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 hospital. Ms. Neely is known by her supervisor Senator MICHAEL BENNET; Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as the model employee, someone who can be honor and recognize the 100th Anniversary of Victoria Hill, attending American University depended on every day, and an employee School of International Service, interning in the the Brant Lake Camp in Warren County, New who works well with all her coworkers. York. Located in the beautiful Adirondack office of U.S. Representative JOAQUIN CASTRO; Ms. Neely’s commitments extend to her Mountains, the Brant Lake Camp has served Conley Hurst, attending Washington and family. Her daughter now works at the plant as as a summer retreat for boys looking to enjoy Lee University, interning in the office of U.S. well. She got those school clothes, and much their vacations while learning the core values Representative FRENCH HILL; more, thanks to her mom’s dedication to Bax- that accompany individual and team sports. ter Mountain Home. Jessica Isler, attending Alma College, in- In 1916, three young teachers traveled to I thank Ms. Neely for her fifty years of dedi- Brant Lake from New York City searching for terning in the office of U.S. Senator DEBBIE cated and faithful service in Arkansas. a spot to establish a summer camp. Bob STABENOW; f Gerstenzang, Jack Malloy and Joseph ‘‘Unc’’ Jayden Raye Lapin-Tatman, attending Uni- Eberly decided to buy a plot of local farm land, HONORING CARL JUNCTION versity of California, Berkeley, interning in the and had the camp up and running by the sum- POSTMASTER SHARON CLARK office of U.S. Representative JANICE HAHN; mer of 1917. For the next 100 years, Brant Lake Camp has stayed in the hands of the Diane Lee, attending Pomona College, in- HON. BILLY LONG Gerstenzang family. The family’s legacy con- terning in the office of U.S. Representative OF MISSOURI tinues thanks to the current camp directors TED LIEU; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Robert Gersten (Emeritus), Karen Shannon McConnell, attending University of Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Gerstenzang Metzler (Emeritus), Richard California, San Diego, interning in the office of Gersten (Executive Director), and Max U.S. Representative ALAN LOWENTHAL; Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Gersten, all of whom are descendants of honor Carl Junction, Missouri, Postmaster Anna Perez, attending New York University founder Bob Gerstenzang. The camp has Sharon Clark for her eight years of service as grown from the original thirty-two campers dur- Shanghai, interning in the office of U.S. Sen- Carl Junction Postmaster and to congratulate ing that first summer to the 330 campers now ator THAD COCHRAN; her on retirement. annually hosted. As the camp has grown, di- Tony Rogari, attending University of Notre After holding the position for the past eight rectors Dave Cramoy and Andy Berlin, both Dame, interning in the office of U.S. Rep- years, Sharon retired from her position on long-time Brant Lakers, have joined the lead- resentative TED LIEU; June 3rd of this year. Since her arrival in Feb- ership team. ruary of 2008, Sharon has overseen the post Christian Ryan, attending Marymount Uni- Brant Lake Camp has four core sports pro- office in its upgrade to ‘‘First Class’’ post office grams along with secondary sport instruction versity, interning on the House Committee on status. During her tenure she has also in- and waterfront activities. The camp fosters the Appropriations; creased the visibility, and engagement of the idea of ‘‘appropriate competitiveness’’ in order Jared Sutton, attending Drew University, in- post office in the Carl Junction community. to instill the benefits of competition while still terning in the office of U.S. Representative During her time serving as postmaster, encouraging a friendly environment. The focus MARIO DIAZ-BALART; Sharon had made many meaningful contribu- of the camp is not necessarily sporting itself, tions, including Carl Junction’s success in the Marielle Thete, attending Wheaton College, but the values that come with competing and annual ‘‘Stamp out Breast Cancer’’ campaign. learning in a safe arena. interning in the office of U.S. Senator ANGUS This is a nationwide annual contest each Oc- All of the activities offered are aimed at fos- KING; tober between post offices to sell the most tering the feeling that Brant Lake Boys are a Quin Wetzel, attending Michigan State Uni- breast cancer awareness postage stamps to family. For a century now, the tight knit com- versity, interning on the Senate Committee on aid in funding breast cancer research. Since munity of Brant Lake Camp has been helping the Budget; Sharon’s first year in 2008, the Carl Junction campers to expand their horizons and chal- post office has ranked in the top ten for selling Stephanie Xiao, attending University of Vir- lenge themselves to push beyond that which these stamps and has won this national com- they first thought possible. ginia, interning in the office of U.S. Represent- petition each of the last three years. This Congratulations to the Brant Lake Camp on ative GREGORIO SABLAN; and, achievement could not have been done with- the 100th anniversary of its founding. I want to Katelyn Zimmerman, attending Georgetown out her hard work and determination. wish the camp, its campers, and its alumni University, interning on the House Committee In addition to her role as postmaster, Shar- continued success heading into its next hun- on Education and the Workforce. on has been active in the Carl Junction com- dred years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K13JY8.008 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1109 DR. CHRISTAL M. ALBRECHT Canaan Church of God in Christ. It has shown The first deacons of Sweet Canaan were LEADS THE NATIONAL COUNCIL what can be done through the years of dedi- Brother Phillip Blake, Brother Louis Brooks FOR WORKFORCE EDUCATION cation of a progressive church. and Brother Charlie Randle, and Mother Abbie BOARD The historic Sweet Canaan Church of God Banks was the church mother. in Christ, which is the second oldest Church of Some of the early saints of Sweet Canaan HON. PETE OLSON God in Christ in the World and is located at: were: Professor Allen Taylor, Brother Louis OF TEXAS 1946 Bellbottom Road in Lexington, MS Brooks, Brother Willis Randle, Brother Frank IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 39095. Blake, Brother Jessie Banks, Brother Frank Wednesday, July 13, 2016 ‘‘The first church added to the number pro- Hoover, Brother Ben Simmons, Mother Sara fessing sanctification was located in Carroll Booker, Mother Ina Jenkins, Mother Ida Wil- Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (Holmes) County sixteen or seventeen miles son, Mother Abbie Banks, Mother Ella Taylor, congratulate Alvin Community College Presi- north of Lexington, Mississippi.’’ This state- Mother Emma Brooks, and Deacon Payton dent Dr. Christal M. Albrecht for being ap- ment is from the book: ‘‘Fifty Years Achieve- Smith. pointed as the president of the National Coun- ment from 1906–1956 A PERIOD IN HIS- The present pastor, Elder Dr. Percy Louis cil for Workforce Education. Dr. Albrecht has TORY OF THE CHURCH OF GOD IN Washington, was appointed to serve on May served on the board for many years, including CHRIST’’; By Charles H. Pleas, reprint 1991 p 18, 2003 by Bishop T.T. Scott. Pastor Wash- many roles such as Regional Director, Vice 5. The Editorial note stated: The Historic ington and his lovely wife, Glenda, have five President of Government Relations and Exec- Sweet Canaan church is located near the Car- sons and nine grandchildren. utive Committee Member. roll County line but it is actually in northern He and the Sweet Canaan congregation The National Council for Workforce Edu- Holmes County just south of Carroll County. have worked hard together to preserve the cation serves as the national forum to affect Sweet Canaan began as a little prayer mis- history of Sweet Canaan by enclosing the and direct the future role of two-year and other sion in a wayside house of Professor Allen whole building inside the Dr. Tyree and Mary postsecondary institutions in workforce edu- Taylor. Allen Taylor’s property was located on Carr Multipurpose Building. The beautiful Carr cation and economic development. I’m con- Bell Bottom Road which is located about ten Multipurpose Building houses not only the en- fident Dr. Albrecht will help provide out- to fifteen miles north of Lexington. During tire historic church, but it houses the fellow- standing conferences and offering a forum for those days Elder Morgan Williams was in ship hall, residential quarters, office and class- practitioners to learn from each other’s best charge of the small congregation. In the year room space. practices. On July 18, 2013, Bishop Charles Edward On behalf of all residents of the Twenty- 1909, the prayer mission decided to organize itself and the name Sweet Canaan was cho- Blake, the Pastor of West Angeles Cathedral Second Congressional District of Texas, I’m in Los Angeles, California, and the Presiding pleased to recognize Dr. Christal M. Albrecht sen. Prior to selecting the name Sweet Canaan, the church was known as the ‘‘Col- Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., and her contributions to the Alvin community visited Historic Sweet Canaan. They were as well as helping to improve postsecondary ored Sanctified Church.’’ It was through con- tinuous fervent prayer that other community joined at Sweet Canaan by General Board education across America. We are all proud of Members, Bishop Brandon Porter of Memphis, Dr. Albrecht and wish her the best of luck as people soon joined the early saints. The present site of Sweet Canaan was once Tennessee, and Bishop Wooten of St. Louis, President of the National Council for Work- the spot where cattle of Professor Taylor Missouri. Also joining Bishop Blake were sev- force Education Board. grazed. Professor Taylor donated the land to eral other bishops and more than half of the f the church for the sum of twenty dollars Trustee Board of the Church of God in Christ. TRIBUTE TO CONNIE AND GARY ($20.00), a legal formality. Pastor Washington has said many times; ALGER Although the small congregation did not ‘‘When I went to Sweet Canaan, on my way have seats, the community was blessed. Mr. to the church I saw many cows. When I got HON. DAVID YOUNG Isaac Randle was given a few dollars to bring to the church I saw a honey bee hive in the back of the church. I knew I was in the right OF IOWA some sweet gum logs to be used as seats in place. For I was in the Land of Milk and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the prayer mission. Recognizing the small congregation’s perseverance, Bishop Charles Honey—in the land of Canaan—Sweet Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Harrison Mason, Founder of the Church Of Canaan.’’ Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise God In Christ, appointed Elder Jeffery A. Sweet Canaan oftentimes invites many to today to recognize and honor Connie and Lewis as their first pastor. He was also ap- praise and worship with them every Sunday. Gary Alger of Clarinda, Iowa, on the very spe- pointed the first Overseer of the State of Mis- Their Prayer service begins at 9:00 a.m., Sun- cial occasion of their 50th wedding anniver- sissippi. At that time, the whole state was day school starts at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday sary. They were married on May 29, 1966 at under one jurisdiction. Worship Service starts at 11:00 am. Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Sweet Canaan is blessed to have had its Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Clarinda. first three pastors to serve as state overseers; in recognizing the historic Sweet Canaan Connie and Gary’s lifelong commitment to they were Elder Jeffery Lewis, Elder Stephen Church of God in Christ. each other, their children and grandchildren Rice, and Elder James Henderson. Sweet f truly embodies Iowa values. As they reflect on Canaan is also blessed to have had the juris- their 50th anniversary, I hope it is filled with IN MEMORY OF ERNEST HARRY dictional supervisor of women for northern ‘‘PETE’’ DENT SR. happy memories. May their commitment grow Mississippi, Mother Sarah Ann Braggs Gaston, even stronger, as they continue to love, cher- as a member during her youth. Bishop Tim- ish, and honor one another for many years to othy Titus, Prelate of Northern Mississippi Ju- HON. JOE WILSON OF SOUTH CAROLINA come. risdiction, preached at Historic Sweet Canaan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I salute this great couple on their 50th year during his early years as a young preacher. together and I wish them many more I ask The late Bishop Louis Henry Ford, former Pre- Wednesday, July 13, 2016 that my colleagues in the United States House siding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- of Representatives will join me in congratu- often talked about his experience when he er, today, July 13, 2016, a funeral service was lating Connie and Gary on this momentous oc- preached at Sweet Canaan, when he was a held for Pete Dent at Good Shepherd Lu- casion. child and a student at Saint Academy and Col- theran Church in Columbia, South Carolina. f lege in Lexington. As a dedicated family man and respected HONORING SWEET CANAAN The first State Holy Convocation of the business leader, he will be greatly missed. I CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Church Of God In Christ was held at Historic am grateful for his service as a member of the Sweet Canaan. U.S. Air Force and I would like to extend my Former Pastors of Sweet Canaan were: deep sympathy to his family during this time of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Elder J.A. Lewis, Elder Stephen Rice, Elder OF MISSISSIPPI mourning. He will be buried at Fort Jackson Fred Winans, Elder W.B. Hudges, Elder D.R. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Cemetery. Curry, Elder James Lee, Elder James Hender- A thoughtful obituary was published in The Wednesday, July 13, 2016 son, Elder D. Pitchford, Elder J.L. Pleas, Su- State newspaper on July 12, 2016: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- perintendent Fred Wade, and currently Elder COLUMBIA.—A funeral service for Ernest er, I rise day to honor a historic church, Sweet Dr. Percy Washington, Sr. Harry ‘‘Pete’’ Dent Sr., 82, will be held at

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.042 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 13, 2016 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2016, at Good businesses, and most importantly the genuine fidential Assistant to the County Supervisor, Shepherd Lutheran Church. Burial will be in families, all played a large role in creating the San Mateo, CA, and as Legal Secretary to the Fort Jackson National Cemetery at a later community that is Braselton today. Assistant District Attorney, San Mateo County. date. The family will receive friends fol- As a sign of its stability and strong family No one questioned Carolyn’s love for life. lowing the funeral service in the Family Ac- tivities Building at the church. Dunbar Fu- ties, Braselton has elected only 5 mayors in its Her laugh was contagious. Her outlook and neral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assist- 100 year history: William Henry Braselton, positive spirit were unmatched. Yet nothing ing the family. Lewis Braselton, Henry Edward Braselton, Pat surpassed her devotion and love for her fam- Mr. Dent died Sunday, July 10, 2016. Born Graham and Bill Orr. ily, especially her son Tadd and her four in Columbia, he was a son of the late Arthur The town’s first one hundred years will al- grandchildren: Cody, Sam, Laney and Cooper. Kibler Dent Sr. and Elinor Stiller Dent. He ways be remembered, and have paved the Every holiday and birthday was a required trip was a member of the U.S. Air Force Class of way for its second century of growth and suc- to Janesville, WI. 55K Bantam, stationed at Spence AFB in I extend my condolences to Carolyn’s family Moultrie, Ga. He enjoyed a 30+ year career cess. I join in saluting Braselton’s Centennial selling automobiles in Columbia, primarily Celebration and congratulating its citizens on and the many individuals who were honored to Chevrolets with Love Automotive and Cen- this wonderful occasion. call her a friend. She will be missed but never tral Chevrolet. Many of his long term friend- f forgotten. ships were initiated from his auto sales. In f his post-retirement years, he enjoyed his HONORING THE LIFE OF JEAN part-time work with Lorick Office Products, CARLOS MENDEZ PEREZ HONORING THE GILFIELD M.B. allowing him more opportunities to spend CHURCH time with his son. He was a member of Wood- lands Country Club where he enjoyed his HON. ALAN GRAYSON weekly rounds of golf with friends and fam- OF FLORIDA HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON ily. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI Surviving are his wife, Mary T. Dent; son Wednesday, July 13, 2016 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and daughter-in-law, Harry and Andrea Dent; Wednesday, July 13, 2016 daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Shawn Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to O’Rourke; grandchildren, Ernest Harry honor the life of Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- ‘‘Trae’’ Dent III, Aydan Leigh O’Rourke, who lived in Kissimmee, Florida, and was a er, I rise to recognize the Gilfield M.B. Church Ryan Michael O’Rourke; stepson, Tony resident of my district. Jean lost his life during in Doddsville, Mississippi. The church was Ramsay; stepdaughter, Tanya Ramsay Dan- the tragic shooting at Pulse nightclub in the founded and built by slaves on the banks on iels (J. Sam); and stepgrandson, Holt Dan- the Sunflower River located on the plantation iels; first wife and lifelong friend, Nadine early morning hours of June 12, 2016. He was Cantey and ‘‘husband-in-law’’, John B. 35 years old. of United States Senator James O. Eastland Cantey. He was predeceased by a grand- Jean moved to Florida from Puerto Rico in 1894. daughter, Ashley Nicole Dent. when he was a teenager. He quickly made The history of the church spans 122 years In lieu of flowers, donations may be made friends and built a new life for himself. He was with records showing three structures as its to The Ashley Dent Foundation, 303 N. charming, full of life and had a warmth that ev- home, each with its own fascinating and re- Woodlake Drive, Columbia, SC 29229–8933, eryone loved to be around. Jean loved indulg- markable journey. Early records of the church where funds will be directed to organizations were recalled and passed down by word of participating in Alzheimer’s research. ing his nieces and nephews with candy and ice cream. He was humorous and fun-loving. mouth from slaves down to the members of f Jean was a salesman at a perfume store. the church which were also relatives. The ear- CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL He assisted a customer, Luis Daniel Wilson- liest written record of the church was around OF THE TOWN OF BRASELTON, Leon, several years ago, who would become the 1980s. Many of the elders and other mem- GEORGIA his partner in life. Their friends described the bers were still attending the church, so Ms. moment they met as ‘‘love at first sight,’’ and Hattie Jordan, a member of the church, volun- HON. DOUG COLLINS the beginning of their nine-year relationship. teered to be the church historian and keeper of the records. She gathered documents, re- OF GEORGIA The two shared a home, frequented their fa- corded oral stories, researched ‘‘leads’’ of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vorite Hispanic restaurants and loved going to Latin Night at the Pulse club. where she could get more information or Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Jean and Luis were together at the club on someone who could corroborate the findings. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I the night of the shooting. The couple died One source of information she relied on were rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary alongside one another that night. two cornerstones located on the existing of the Town of Braselton, Georgia. Braselton Jean Carlos Mendez Perez will never be church front in Doddsville. One of the corner- is located partially in the Ninth Congressional forgotten in our pursuit of a more just and lov- stones was once the original place of the District, which I proudly represent. The town ing world. His loving spirit and acts of kind- church in 1894, and transferred thereafter to limits straddle four different counties, and ness will live forever in the hearts and minds structures one and two. spreads into adjoining districts represented by of those who knew him. In 1894 the location of the first church was my fellow Georgians, Mr. WOODALL and Mr. May his family, relatives and friends eventu- strategically planned to exist near water. It is HICE. ally find solace and comfort, and may he rest believed but not recorded that the location The town has a rich history. In 1884, John in eternal peace. was chosen because the river could be used Oliver Braselton opened a general merchan- f to secretly baptize members, a practice not dise store and laid the foundation for what openly approved of by plantation owners. Ms. would become the great town of Braselton. HONORING THE LIFE OF CAROLYN Jordan told the story of how she was baptized Braselton quickly became a prominent eco- RADCLIFF in the Sunflower River behind Gilfield M.B. nomic and geographic center in Northeast Church in 1953 by Rev. McGee. Gilfield M.B. Georgia and prompted town officials to seek HON. PETER T. KING Church was allowed to exist only because legal incorporation on August 21, 1916. OF NEW YORK Senator Eastland gave the slaves his ap- John Oliver Braselton’s three sons ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proval. panded the original general store to include a GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—FIRST STRUCTURE— Wednesday, July 13, 2016 bank, a grocery store, and a feed and seed 1894 YEAR: The first pastors of Gilfield M.B. outlet all while maintaining its reputation as a Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise Church at its initial location were: Rev. C.C. social center of town. today to honor the life of a remarkable Edwards, Rev. Hester, Rev. Hobbs, and Rev. Transformational events paved the way for woman, Carolyn Radcliff, who passed away Mose Watson. No written records were kept the growth and prosperity of the town, includ- peacefully on June 17th. Carolyn was a de- by slaves. The only source for handing down ing the creation of a rail spur and state high- voted and distinguished public servant. Many information was by word of mouth to the ways, the continued development of the of those years were spent here on Capitol Hill younger generation. Braselton Brothers Store, and Governor Er- as an Administrative Assistant for myself, my GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—SECOND STRUC- nest Vandiver’s decision to route I–85 through predecessor, Rep. Norman Lent (NY) and TURE—1921 YEAR: The second Gilfield M.B. the Town. The long term investments and vi- Rep. William Royer (CA). Prior to her Con- Church was built a mile down from the first sion of town leaders, the strength of small gressional service, Carolyn served as a Con- site on the banks of the Sunflower River on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 08:22 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A13JY8.045 E13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1111 the Eastland Plantation. Rev. Mose Watson tirement from the Cypress Hills Local Develop- sources with the Council Bluffs Community was the pastor. He continued to lead the ment Corporation (CHLDC) in Cypress Hills School District as an administrator who has church as he did while pastoring at the first lo- Brooklyn, NY, where she started more than ‘‘worked to create a collaborative, collegial cation. After Rev. Watson, the church installed two decades ago on March 15, 1993. working environment for all staff.’’ Before join- Rev. Issac as the new pastor until his death As a long time community resident and prior ing the school district staff, Janet Reiners in 1947. Following Rev. Issac the church was to joining CHLDC, Michelle served as Presi- worked in the private sector and gained valu- led by Rev. Latson from 1947 to 1952. Rev. dent of the P.T.A. at Public School 65 for able experience as an effective human re- Latson left for the church to move to Chicago, three years. She was an active parishioner of sources officer. Ms. Reiners said she has IL. Immediately afterwards, Rev. McGee be- Blessed Sacrament Church where she served seen many changes and requirements in edu- came the pastor in 1952, but separated from as a volunteer religious education teacher for cation that directly affect classroom teachers the church in 1953. There was a short lapse 6 years. Michelle had been attending and administrators. She said the human re- in pastors because Rev. Fleming did not begin Kingsborough Community College pursuing a sources function and recruitment of teachers pastoring the church until 1954. Records indi- Business Administration degree when she and administrators is the lifeblood of the cate he was the last pastor of the second learned about the CHLDC job opportunity at school district. Ms. Reiners noted that, ‘‘The structure listed as the home of Gilfield M.B. the new school-based community center Bea- most important attribute the school district has Church. con Program. Motivated to return to the work- is staff committed to helping children learn and GILFIELD M.B. CHURCH—THIRD AND CUR- force after 12 years, she applied for the posi- grow.’’ RENT STRUCTURE—JULY 24, 1977 YEAR: Rev. tion and was hired. For five years, she served I applaud and congratulate Janet Reiners Fleming moved with the church to their third as the Administrative Assistant at the Beacon for earning the Together, Educators and Ad- home beside the site of the second home, on School Based Community Center and the ministrators Make It Happen Award. She is a the banks of the Sunflower River located on Beacon Family Place at IS 302, dividing her shining example of how hard work and dedica- the Eastland Plantation. The sanctuary section time with two programs. She was instrumental tion can affect the future of our youth and their of the second site was demolished leaving the in the start-up of these programs which are education. I urge my colleagues in the U.S. backside section to be used for church gath- now neighborhood institutions. Michelle set the House of Representatives to join me in con- erings, of which it still stands today. The pas- tone of safety and caring at the Beacon while gratulating Janet Reiners for her many accom- tors of the third site location in order of leader- establishing intake, health and safety proce- plishments serving the Council Bluffs Commu- ship were: Rev. Fleming, Rev. John H. Wil- dures and managing enrollment and sched- nity School District. I wish her continued suc- liams, Rev. Clarence Tolbert, and the current uling for thousands of young people and their cess and the very best in her retirement. pastor is Rev. Theautry Winters. families. f CHURCH MEMBERS (PAST AND PRESENT): Her exemplary work caught the attention of Gilfield M.B. Church was founded by slaves, Ms. Neugebauer, the Executive Director who HONORING DR. JOSEPH HAMILTON built by slaves, pastored by slaves, and hand- then promoted Mrs. Brown to serve as her AND DR. A.V. RAMAYYA ed to their descendants, of which many are right-hand Senior Administrative Assistant still members. Please know that many of the which she proudly did for the past 18 years. HON. JIM COOPER member’s names have yet to be recorded. Ms. In addition to her administrative role, Mrs. OF TENNESSEE Hattie Jordan is still researching the church Brown also serves as a Liaison with the Board IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES history and compiling documents to be used in of Directors and as the Coordinator of the Wednesday, July 13, 2016 the recordings. Membership records show Communications Committee of the organiza- Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to these individuals as the members: Sis. Hattie tion—ensuring that the board members are honor Vanderbilt University and two of its Young and family, Sis. Mary Pittman, Sis. aware of all CHLDC happenings and that physics professors, Dr. Joseph Hamilton and Mary Ella English, Sis. Mahalia Jones and agency’s 400-plus staff and 17 offices know Dr. A.V. Ramayya. Their research with an family, Sis. Lucy Williams, Sis. Lubertha Wil- each other and the array of programs offered international team led to the discovery of ele- liams and family, Sis. Willie Ann Moore and by the CHLDC and Cypress Hills Child Care ment 117, tennessine, a new addition to the family, Sis. Grace Brown, Sis. Bettie Jones Corporation. periodic table. and family, Sis. Louis Pittman and family, Sis. Michelle has a wealth of knowledge and ex- Their work was a collaborative effort by Celestine Wallace, Sis. Mirays Brown, Sis. perience that will surely be missed by all who Vanderbilt, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Eddie Lee Barnes, Bro. Wiley Caples, Sis. have had the pleasure to work with her, but I University of Tennessee, the Flerov Labora- Ruth Caples, Sis. Hattie Robinson-Jordan and am certain that she is looking forward to this tory for Nuclear Reactions in Russia and the family, Deacon George Roby and family, Dea- exciting next chapter in her life and will enjoy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in con Charlie Edwards and family, Deacon Glay spending more time with her husband of 37 California. The name was chosen to honor the Smith, Deacon David Williams and family, Sis. years, Mr. Beaufus Lee Brown, her three contributions from our region; Tennessee is Susie Bowie and family, Sis. Bessie Williams, sons, daughter and 11 grandchildren. only the second U.S. state to have a name- Deacon Howard Lawrence and family, Brother I thank Michelle Denise Brown for her com- sake element. Thomas Hudson and family, Brother Joe munity service and longtime dedication to the After spending decades studying Henry Pittman and family, Mrs. Hattie Byrd, Cypress Hill LDC community. I wish her all the superheavy element research, the team’s dis- Sis. Magnolia Wright and family, Sis. Rose best and congratulate her on her retirement. coveries provide new evidence for the ‘‘island Lee Lacy and family, Bro. W.C. Williams and f of stability.’’ Tennessine will join three other family, Sis. Lillie Bell Robinson and family, Sis. TRIBUTE TO JANET REINERS newly discovered elements to fill the seventh Linnie Tripplet and family, Bro. Hays Robinson row of the periodic table. and family, Sis. Bessie Joiner, and Sis. Deloris Drs. Hamilton and Ramayya are the best of Lawrence. HON. DAVID YOUNG the best, and they have made the Volunteer Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF IOWA State proud. Their discovery will live forever in in recognizing the Gilfield M.B. Church of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES textbooks, and they have proven once more Doddsville, MS located in Sunflower County Wednesday, July 13, 2016 that science is a never-ending frontier. inside of the Second Congressional District of f Mississippi. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Janet Reiners of f IN HONOR OF EDWARD H. GANT Council Bluffs, Iowa, for being selected as the HONORING MICHELLE DENISE Together, Educators and Administrators Make HON. DONALD NORCROSS BROWN It Happen Award from the Iowa State Edu- OF NEW JERSEY cation Association. Janet Reiners has served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ´ as the Chief Human Resources Officer for the HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ Wednesday, July 13, 2016 OF NEW YORK Council Bluffs Community School District for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 19 years, and will retire from this position Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today later this summer. to honor Edward H. Gant, for his contributions Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Janet Reiners received the Together, Edu- and service in the International Brotherhood of Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cators and Administrators Make It Happen Electrical Workers Local Union 351 and congratulate Michelle Denise Brown on her re- Award for her outstanding work in human re- throughout southern New Jersey.

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Ten years Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Missouri’s Sev- OF MISSISSIPPI later, at the age of 36, he joined the local enth Congressional District, I urge my col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES union executive board. leagues to join me in congratulating Sarah for Wednesday, July 13, 2016 From there, he moved swiftly up the ranks this distinguished achievement and wishing and was appointed IBEW Local Union 351 her the best of luck in all her future endeav- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- President in 1994. Until his recent retirement ors. er, I rise today to honor a remarkable histor- he served as the Business Manager and Fi- ical church, Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist nancial Secretary of the local. f Church of Lambert, Mississippi and the great As an example of his commitment to not PASSMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL leadership it is under. only improving his immediate community but PLACES THIRD AT THE NA- Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church the state as a whole, Mr. Gant has served as TIONAL SEAPERCH CHALLENGE was founded in the 1900s by the share crop- President of the New Jersey State Electrical ping plantation families: the Sykes family, the Workers Association since 2002. Noble family, the Cox family, and the McCray Mr. Gant has served as the Secretary- HON. PETE OLSON family. For years, there was no building for Treasurer of the IBEW Local 351 Joint Ap- OF TEXAS worship service. Therefore, the families went prenticeship and Training Committee to ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from house to house worshipping and praising vance opportunities for young people to join Wednesday, July 13, 2016 God. The plantation was first-owned by Mr. Yeager who later gave it to his relative, Mr. E. the workforce with gainful employment. Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to H. Anderson. Mr. Anderson was more of a Ed Gant is a man who knows what it is to congratulate the Alvin, TX Passmore Elemen- God-fearing man who would often attend put in a hard day’s work with your hands. tary School Sea Sharks II for placing third in some of the worship services, sometimes Building trades jobs are some of the best jobs the Obstacle Course Challenge at the National standing in the back or just stopping by one of around but they are not always the safest. Mr. SeaPerch Challenge at Louisiana State Uni- the homes. Gant understood that and donated his time to versity. The Sykes family was the oldest and first serve as the Director of the IBEW New Jersey The U.S. Navy National SeaPerch Chal- family on the plantation. Therefore, the fami- State Lineman Safety Fund. lenge is an underwater robotics competition. lies gathered together and sold cakes to raise I had the distinct honor and privilege to work The Passmore Elementary School built and a little money. Afterwards, they asked Mr. An- with Ed at IBEW Local 351 until my retirement operated their own remotely operated vehicles derson to allow them to have a spot to build to join this body, and I wish him all the best that function underwater and are designed to a church. Mr. Anderson allowed them to build in his retirement after over 40 years. complete an obstacle course. The SeaPerch a one-room shot gun building and allowed the Mr. Speaker, Edward H. Gant is a great Challenge competition judges the students’ men on the plantation to provide the labor. man whose contributions toward the working underwater vehicles in poster and interview There was one wood heater and no air, but men and women of this country will not be for- first, and then two underwater challenges fol- the families continued to praise God. gotten. I join with all of New Jersey in hon- low. The first being an obstacle course and oring the investment that he has made in his The members along with Mr. Anderson the second being an orbs challenge where the agreed to name the church Sykes Chapel Mis- community. students move different sized balls into sub- f sionary Baptist Church. Afterwards, they se- merged containers. The students develop lected a pastor to lead them. Minister Richard- HONORING HAMILTON SCHOLAR problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills son was the first pastor selected. He served SARAH HILL through this competition. They were awarded for a while, and later God called him home. In 3rd Place in the Obstacle Course Challenge. addition to the church, Mr. Anderson provided HON. BILLY LONG We are very proud of what these bright young them with burial ground, and they called it the students have accomplished. Sykes Chapel Cemetery. Some of the mem- OF MISSOURI On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers are actually buried there. sional District of Texas, congratulations again Later, the church was destroyed twice—first Wednesday, July 13, 2016 to the Passmore Elementary School Sea by storm and later by fire. With the assistance Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Sharks II for placing third at the National of Mr. Anderson and loyal families, the church honor Seneca High School student Sarah Hill SeaPerch Challenge. Keep up the great work. was rebuilt twice. After rebuilding the church, for being awarded the 2016 Hamilton Scholars f they had worship service once a month. The Award for outstanding academic accomplish- church has been under the leadership of sev- ments and community service. TRIBUTE TO BONNIE AND RONNIE eral pastors: Rev. Harry Benimon, Rev. Rollie The Hamilton Scholars Award is presented EBLEN Lee, Rev. Arthur Lee, Rev. Lloyd Johnson, nationally by the Alexander Hamilton Scholars, and Rev. Robert Griffin. a non-profit organization designed to build HON. DAVID YOUNG Pastor Lloyd Johnson enjoyed praising God. leaders of character who improve our nation OF IOWA He encouraged members to attend church and our world through their service, innova- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every Sunday, and the membership increased. tion, and excellence. He later had a vision to build a larger sanc- To be considered for the Hamilton Scholars Wednesday, July 13, 2016 tuary. In the process of preparing to build a Award, one must be a high school junior who Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise larger church, no deed was found. Several has demonstrated financial need, academic today to recognize and honor Bonnie and deacons, including Deacon Albert Emerson, excellence, commitment to community service, Ronnie Eblen on the very special occasion of Deacon James Lee McCray, Deacon Ollie and leadership potential. 35 to 40 students are their 60th wedding anniversary. McCray, and Deacon Eddie Moore went to Mr. selected each year to complete a rigorous Bonnie and Ronnie were married on June 3, Anderson to inquire about the deed, and he three year program designed to provide them 1956, residing now in Creston, Iowa. Their life- sold the land to Sykes Chapel Missionary with practical tools for success in college and long commitment to each other and their fam- Baptist Church for $1.00. In addition to the the post-college world. Students like Sarah ily truly embodies Iowa’s values. As the years new sanctuary, a bus and van were pur- who qualify for this incredibly selective honor pass, may their love continue to grow even chased; outreach ministries and abstinence exemplify top-tier diligence and academic tal- stronger and may they continue to love, cher- programs were started. Pastor Johnson ent. ish, and honor one another for many more served as pastor for seventeen years, until Sarah has displayed the ability to not only years to come. God called him home. excel in the classroom, but to balance her I salute this lovely couple on their 60 years God sent Pastor Robert Griffin, who served academics with such extracurricular activities of life together and I wish them many more. I for approximately four years. Under his leader- as being president of her Future Business know my colleagues in the United States ship, the church continued to praise God. The Leaders of America chapter and district, presi- House of Representatives will join me in con- youth ministry flourished, and the church was dent and founder of her school’s Junior State gratulating them on this momentous occasion. paid off in one and a half years.

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CHRIS VAN HOLLEN are saved, minds are renewed, hearts are best possible service to residents, businesses, and each other in a professional, ethical, and OF MARYLAND cleansed, and members are rejuvenated. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES emphasizes that the atmosphere will be shift- responsible manner. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 ed and a change will occur when we work to- Downey has experienced significant devel- gether and embrace others with love, for God opments during the last decade, including the The House in Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union had under is love. revitalization of its downtown; an arts and cul- They are a little country church, but they consideration the bill (H.R. 5538) making ap- ture movement, the city’s new branding iden- serve an awesome God, who is able to trans- propriations for the Department of the Inte- form minds, spirits, and lives. Under Pastor tity, Discover Downey; and, most significantly, rior, environment, and related agencies for the redevelopment of the former NASA Indus- the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and Wiley’s leadership, they are growing physically for other purposes: and spiritually-studying and standing on the trial Plant Site. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong word of God. The following ministries have Today, the NASA site has been transformed opposition to the Goodlatte amendment, which been started: Youth Ministry, Jail Ministry and from a vacant and blighted eyesore to a new would jeopardize state efforts to clean up the Counseling, and the Convalescent Home Min- and thriving community asset. On the northern Chesapeake Bay. istry. In addition, the church webpage, end of the NASA site, the Downey Landing Mr. Chair, in my home state of Maryland, at www.sykeschapel.com, was established. Commercial Center boasts 375,000 square By faith, they are discovering their purposes the center of the Bay watershed, there’s a lot and trusting God for His promises. As God feet of high-quality retail options for Downey of concern about pollution behind the leads and guides, the future ministries will be residents. Kaiser Medical Center Downey, a Conowingo Dam. The sediment and nutrients developed: family ministries, couple ministries, new 352-bed hospital, created approximately there don’t just materialize out of nothing. and single ministries, as we become spiritually 3,000 jobs, and has many environmentally They come from Pennsylvania, down the Sus- and physically prepared for God’s kingdom. By friendly features and new medical offices. Dis- quehanna River, and are caught by the dam in Maryland. Pennsylvania’s water, and pollu- faith, mountains are being moved, sinners are covery Sports Complex provided Downey resi- seeking Christ, and Christians are being re- tion, doesn’t stop at the Mason-Dixon line. dents with its first new public park space in The Bay states have recognized the need to stored. more than 30 years. The Sykes Chapel Missionary Baptist work together to protect the Chesapeake for Church, believes that the greatest privilege The Columbia Memorial Space Center, three decades. But for most of that time, we and responsibility is to create disciples for which honors the crew of STS–107 lost on haven’t made the progress we need because Christ. The members are therefore committed February 1, 2003, has been named the official there was no way to make sure that every to fulfilling their purpose through worship, fel- national memorial to the Space Shuttle Colum- state was keeping its commitment. That’s why lowship, ministry, and Christian education. bia by a joint resolution of the U.S. Senate the states asked for federal assistance in 2008 and the federal government agreed to act as Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and House of Representatives. The center in recognizing Sykes Chapel Missionary Bap- a backstop, giving every state the confidence opened its doors in 2009 and is a popular to take action because they know they and tist Church for its dedication to serving our destination for students and educators seeking great community and country. their partners will be held accountable. to learn about space and science. This has been working and has been upheld f Most recent is the development of the by the federal courts. The states are not ask- CELEBRATING THE CITY OF Promenade at Downey, a 656,000-square-foot ing for repeal. But this amendment would re- DOWNEY’S 60TH ANNIVERSARY shopping center and entertainment district. move the accountability provisions that have been critical to the plan’s success. The Promenade is Downey’s newest commu- If Pennsylvania doesn’t meet its responsibil- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD nity gathering spot and tourist destination, OF CALIFORNIA ities, Maryland sees the consequences at the merging retail, dining, and entertainment with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Conowingo Dam. If Maryland doesn’t do its a one-of-a-kind walk through history. Wednesday, July 13, 2016 job, it jeopardizes Virginia’s oyster popu- Close to 60 years after incorporation, Dow- lations. We have a collaborative process in Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise ney remains a special place. Downey’s inde- place, and our states have made significant in- today to pay tribute to the City of Downey on vestments and important progress. I urge my its 60th anniversary, and I ask my colleagues scribable essence of community is why gen- erations of residents remain there, and why colleagues to respect the states’ partnership to join me in congratulating Downey and its and oppose the Goodlatte amendment. residents on this magnificent milestone. It is Downey continues to be a beacon to its sur- my great privilege to represent this distin- rounding cities. The relationships between f guished and dynamic city as part of Califor- Downey’s individuals and institutions—be- PERSONAL EXPLANATION nia’s 40th Congressional District. tween its community organizations, schools, The City of Downey, home to more than local businesses, houses of worship, and resi- HON. JOYCE BEATTY 113,000 residents, is a diverse community dents—mean that Downey is uniquely capable OF OHIO with a small-town friendliness located in the of facing the challenges of the 21st century IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES middle of an expansive metropolitan area. Downey, named an All-America City in 2013, with the same spirit of vigor and commitment Wednesday, July 13, 2016 was incorporated in 1956 after a lively local that created the city. This spirit will guide Dow- Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, unfortunately debate in which residents campaigned for, and ney as it continues into the ‘‘Future Unlimited,’’ on July 11, 2016, I missed roll call vote 401. ultimately won, self-governance of the formerly ensuring public safety, encouraging economic On roll call vote 401, had I been present, I unincorporated Downey community. growth, supporting environmental responsi- would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on final passage of Since that time, Downey has consistently bility, and building on its illustrious past. H.R. 5602, ‘‘To amend title 31, United States been known for its quality residential neighbor- I hope my colleagues will join me in cele- Code, to authorize the Secretary of the Treas- hoods, excellent schools, rich aerospace his- ury to include all funds when issuing certain brating Downey’s 60th anniversary, and in tory, and engaging civic life. From the first geographic targeting orders, and for other pur- Taco Bell restaurant and the oldest oper- wishing the city continued prosperity, growth, poses.’’ and happiness in all the years to come. ational McDonald’s, to the Apollo Space Pro- f gram and Space Shuttles, Downey embodies its motto, ‘‘Future Unlimited.’’ SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Like the proponents of Downey’s incorpora- Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, tion in the 1950s—many of whom are still ac- agreed to by the Senate of February 4,

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HIGHLIGHTS Senate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Re- authorization Act. Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany S. 524, Comprehen- sive Addiction and Recovery Act. Senate passed, after agreeing to the following amendment Chamber Action proposed thereto: Pages S5091–92 Routine Proceedings, pages S5019–S5098 Grassley (for Blunt) Amendment No. 4973, to in- Measures Introduced: Thirty-seven bills and six crease the amount of funds authorized to be appro- resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. priated to the National Recording Preservation 3173–3209, S. Res. 530–534, and S. Con. Res. 47. Foundation. Page S5092 Pages S5078–80 National Library Service for the Blind and Measures Reported: Physically Handicapped: Senate passed S. 3207, to Report to accompany S. 2850, to amend the Small authorize the National Library Service for the Blind Business Act to provide for expanded participation and Physically Handicapped to provide playback in the microloan program. (S. Rept. No. 114–301) equipment in all formats. Page S5092 H.R. 1656, to provide for additional resources for Filipino Veterans of World War II Congres- the Secret Service, and to improve protections for re- sional Gold Medal Act: Committee on Banking, stricted areas, with an amendment in the nature of Housing, and Urban Affairs was discharged from a substitute. (S. Rept. No. 114–302) Page S5078 further consideration of S. 1555, to award a Congres- Measures Passed: sional Gold Medal, collectively, to the Filipino vet- Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Insur- erans of World War II, in recognition of the dedi- ance Reauthorization Act: Committee on Veterans’ cated service of the veterans during World War II, Affairs was discharged from further consideration of and the bill was then passed. Pages S5092–94 S. 3055, to amend title 38, United States Code, to 140th Anniversary of the State of Colorado: Sen- provide a dental insurance plan to veterans and sur- ate agreed to S. Res. 532, celebrating the 140th an- vivors and dependents of veterans, and the bill was niversary of the State of Colorado. Page S5094 then passed. Pages S5035–36 United States Intelligence Professionals Day: Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act: Senate Senate agreed to S. Res. 533, designating July 26, passed H.R. 5588, to increase, effective as of Decem- 2016, as ‘‘United States Intelligence Professionals ber 1, 2016, the rates of compensation for veterans Day’’. Page S5094 with service-connected disabilities and the rates of Relative to the Death of Former Senator Wil- dependency and indemnity compensation for the sur- liam L. Armstrong: Senate agreed to S. Res. 534, vivors of certain disabled veterans. Page S5058 relative to the death of William L. Armstrong, Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film former United States Senator for the State of Colo- Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act: Com- rado. Page S5094 mittee on Rules and Administration was discharged from further consideration of S. 2893, to reauthorize Conference Reports: the sound recording and film preservation programs Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act: By of the Library of Congress, and the bill was then 92 yeas to 2 nays (Vote No. 129), Senate agreed to D800

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D801 the conference report to accompany S. 524, to au- By 74 yeas to 18 nays (Vote No. EX. 128), Carla thorize the Attorney General to award grants to ad- D. Hayden, of Maryland, to be Librarian of Congress dress the national epidemics of prescription opioid for a term of ten years. Pages S5041–45, S5097–98 abuse and heroin use. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Pages S5022–28, S5045–58, S5058–66 6 Army nominations in the rank of general. During consideration of this measure today, Senate 29 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. also took the following action: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, and Navy. By 90 yeas to 2 nays (Vote No. 126), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having Pages S5090–91, S5097–98 voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- to close further debate on the conference report to lowing nominations: accompany the bill. Page S5028 Grant T. Harris, of California, to be a Member of House Messages: the Board of Directors of the United States Institute of Peace for a term of four years. Federal Aviation Administration Reauthoriza- Benjamin Osorio, of Pennsylvania, to be a Mem- tion Act: By 89 yeas to 4 nays (Vote No. 127), Sen- ber of the National Council on the Arts for a term ate agreed to the motion to concur in the House amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, expiring September 3, 2022. to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to per- Mary Ellen Barbera, of Maryland, to be a Member manently extend increased expensing limitations. of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Insti- Pages S5028–35, S5036–41 tute for a term expiring September 17, 2018. John D. Minton, Jr., of Kentucky, to be a Mem- National Defense Authorization Act House Mes- ber of the Board of Directors of the State Justice In- sage—Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time stitute for a term expiring September 17, 2016. agreement was reached providing that at approxi- mately 9:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 14, 2016, the Jannette Lake Dates, of Maryland, to be a Member Chair lay before the Senate the House message to ac- of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- company S. 2943, to authorize appropriations for fis- lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, cal year 2017 for military activities of the Depart- 2022. ment of Defense, for military construction, and for Joseph R. Donovan Jr., of Virginia, to be Ambas- defense activities of the Department of Energy, to sador to the Republic of Indonesia. prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal Constance Smith Barker, of Alabama, to be a year, and Senator McConnell be recognized to make Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity a compound motion to go to conference on S. 2943; Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2021. that after cloture is filed on the compound motion, John A. Herrera, of North Carolina, to be a Mem- the time until 11:30 a.m. be equally divided be- ber of the National Credit Union Administration tween the two Leaders, or their designees, and that Board for a term expiring April 10, 2021. at 11:30 a.m., Senate vote on the motion to invoke 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. cloture on the compound motion to go to con- 2 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. ference; and that if cloture is invoked, Senate agree Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Foreign to the compound motion to go to conference and Service, and Navy. Pages S5094–97 there be two motions to instruct in order made by Senator Shaheen and Senator Sullivan; that Senator Messages from the House: Page S5078 Shaheen be recognized to offer a motion to instruct Measures Referred: Page S5078 the conferees, and that there be up to four minutes Measures Read the First Time: Pages S5078, S5094 of debate equally divided on the motion, and that following the use or yielding back of time, Senate Additional Cosponsors: Pages S5080–82 vote on or in relation to the Shaheen motion; fol- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: lowing disposition of the Shaheen motion, Senator Pages S5082–89 Sullivan be recognized to offer a motion to instruct the conferees and that there be up to four minutes Additional Statements: Pages S5074–78 of debate equally divided on the motion and that Amendments Submitted: Page S5089 following the use or yielding back of that time, Sen- Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S5090 ate vote on or in relation to the Sullivan motion, without intervening action or debate. Page S5090 Privileges of the Floor: Page S5090 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. lowing nominations: (Total—129) Pages S5028, S5041, S5045, S5066

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and NASA adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the mem- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- ory of the late Senator William L. Armstrong, in ac- committee on Space, Science, and Competiveness cordance with S. Res. 534, at 8:04 p.m., until 9:30 concluded a hearing to examine NASA at a cross- a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2016. (For Senate’s pro- roads, focusing on reasserting American leadership in gram, see the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader space exploration, after receiving testimony from in today’s Record on page S5094.) William H. Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Mary Lynne Committee Meetings Dittmar, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, (Committees not listed did not meet) Washington, D.C.; Michael Gold, Space Systems Loral, Chevy Chase, Maryland; Mark N. Sirangelo, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Louisville, Colorado; and APPROPRIATIONS: NUCLEAR CRUISE Daniel L. Dumbacher, Purdue University College of MISSILE Engineering School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy West Lafayette, Indiana. and Water Development concluded open and closed BUSINESS MEETING hearings to examine proposed budget estimates and justification for the nuclear cruise missile, after re- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee ceiving testimony from William Perry, former Sec- ordered favorably reported the following business retary, John J. Hamre, former Deputy Secretary, Ad- items: miral C. D. Haney, Commander, United States Stra- H.R. 1289, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- tegic Command, Robert Scher, Assistant Secretary rior to acquire approximately 44 acres of land in for Strategy, Plans, and Capabilities, all of the De- Martinez, California; partment of Defense; Franklin C. Miller, former Spe- S. 718, to modify the boundary of Petersburg Na- cial Assistant to President George W. Bush and Sen- tional Battlefield in the Commonwealth of Virginia, ior Director for Defense Policy and Arms Control on with an amendment; the National Security Council; Rose Gottemoeller, S. 815, to provide for the conveyance of certain Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and Inter- Federal land in the State of Oregon to the Cow national Security; and Madelyn Creedon, Principal Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, with an Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security amendment in the nature of a substitute; S. 1007, to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Administration, Department of Energy. Preservation Act of 1992 to rename a site of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, VETERANS AFFAIRS’ ELECTRONIC HEALTH with an amendment; RECORD S. 1167, to modify the boundaries of the Pole Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Mili- Creek Wilderness, the Owyhee River Wilderness, tary Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related and the North Fork Owyhee Wilderness and to au- Agencies concluded a hearing to examine a review of thorize the continued use of motorized vehicles for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ electronic health livestock monitoring, herding, and grazing in certain record (VistA), progress toward interoperability with wilderness areas in the State of Idaho, with an the Department of Defense’s electronic health record, amendment; and plans for the future, after receiving testimony H.R. 2288, to remove the use restrictions on cer- from Valerie C. Melvin, Director, Information Man- tain land transferred to Rockingham County, Vir- agement and Technology Resources Issues, Govern- ginia; ment Accountability Office; Lauren Thompson, Di- S. 1448, to designate the Frank Moore Wild rector, Department of Defense/Veterans Affairs Inter- Steelhead Sanctuary in the State of Oregon, with an agency Program Office; and LaVerne H. Council, As- amendment in the nature of a substitute; sistant Secretary for Information and Technology and S. 1577, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Chief Information Officer, and David W. Waltman, Act to designate certain segments of East Rosebud Program Executive, VistA Evolution, Senior Advisor Creek in Carbon County, Montana, as components of to the Under Secretary for Health, and Jonathan R. the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with an amend- Nebeker, Deputy Chief Medical Information Officer ment; for Strategy and Design, both of the Veterans Health S. 1623, to establish the Maritime Washington Administration, all of the Department of Veterans National Heritage Area in the State of Washington, Affairs. with an amendment;

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Genevieve National S. 2177 and H.R. 959, bills to authorize the Sec- Historic Site in the State of Missouri, with an retary of the Interior to conduct a special resource amendment in the nature of a substitute; study of the Medgar Evers House, located in Jack- S. 3020, to update the map of, and modify the son, Mississippi; acreage available for inclusion in, the Florissant Fos- S. 2223, to transfer administrative jurisdiction sil Beds National Monument, with an amendment in over certain Bureau of Land Management land from the nature of a substitute; the Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of Vet- S. 3027, to clarify the boundary of Acadia Na- erans Affairs for inclusion in the Black Hills Na- tional Park, with an amendment in the nature of a tional Cemetery, with an amendment; substitute; S. 2309, to amend title 54, United States Code, S. 3028, to redesignate the Olympic Wilderness to establish within the National Park Service the as the Daniel J. Evans Wilderness; U.S. Civil Rights Network, with an amendment in H.R. 1475, to authorize a Wall of Remembrance the nature of a substitute; as part of the Korean War Veterans Memorial and S. 2360, to improve the administration of certain to allow certain private contributions to fund that programs in the insular areas, with an amendment; Wall of Remembrance, with an amendment in the S. 2383, to withdraw certain Bureau of Land nature of a substitute; Management land in the State of Utah from all H.R. 2615, to establish the Virgin Islands of the forms of public appropriation, to provide for the United States Centennial Commission; shared management of the withdrawn land by the H.R. 2880, to redesignate the Martin Luther Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of the Air King, Junior, National Historic Site in the State of Force to facilitate enhanced weapons testing and Georgia; pilot training, enhance public safety, and provide for H.R. 3620, to amend the Delaware Water Gap continued public access to the withdrawn land, to National Recreation Area Improvement Act to pro- provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and vide access to certain vehicles serving residents of State land, with an amendment in the nature of a municipalities adjacent to the Delaware Water Gap substitute; National Recreation Area; and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D804 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 H.R. 4119, to authorize the exchange of certain Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global land located in Gulf Islands National Seashore, Jack- Women’s Issues concluded a hearing to examine son County, Mississippi, between the National Park Zika in the Western Hemisphere, focusing on risks Service and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, with an and response, after receiving testimony from Judith amendment. G. Garber, Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Sci- MEDICARE ACCESS AND CHIP entific Affairs, Department of State; Tom Frieden, REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015 Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Committee on Finance: Committee concluded a hearing Department of Health and Human Services; and to examine the Medicare Access and CHIP Reau- Irene Koek, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator thorization Act of 2015, focusing on ensuring suc- for Global Health, United States Agency for Inter- cessful implementation of physician payment re- national Development. forms, after receiving testimony from Andy Slavitt, CAMPUS SAFETY Acting Administrator, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Human Services. Committee concluded a hearing to examine campus safety, focusing on improving prevention and re- ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE sponse efforts, after receiving testimony from Rick Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Health Care Amweg, Security Risk Management Consultants, concluded a hearing to examine Alzheimer’s disease, LLC, Columbus, Ohio; Elizabeth J. Allan, focusing on the struggle for families and a looming StopHazing.org, Orono, Maine; Melynda Huskey, crisis for Medicare, after receiving testimony from Washington State University, Pullman; Wendy S. Ronald C. Petersen, Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Krisak, DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsyl- Research Center, Rochester, Minnesota, on behalf of vania; Joseph Storch, The State University of New the Advisory Council on Research, Care and Services York, Albany; and Jane Clementi, Tyler Clementi for the National Alzheimer’s Project Act; Henry Foundation, New York, New York. Paulson, University of Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease NOMINATIONS Center, Ann Arbor; and Connie B. Karasow, Levit- town, Pennsylvania. Committee on the Judiciary: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Lucy Haeran U.S. POLICY OPTIONS IN THE SOUTH Koh, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge CHINA SEA for the Ninth Circuit, who was introduced by Sen- Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on East ators Boxer and Feinstein, Florence Y. Pan, to be Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity United States District Judge for the District of Co- Policy concluded a hearing to examine United States lumbia, who was introduced by Delegate Norton, policy options in the South China Sea, after receiving and Danny C. Reeves, of Kentucky, to be a Member testimony from Admiral Dennis C. Blair, USN of the United States Sentencing Commission, after (Ret.), former Commander, United States Pacific the nominees testified and answered questions in Command, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA, and their own behalf. Kurt M. Campbell, former Assistant Secretary of MEDICAL BENEFITS AND RISKS OF State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Center for MARIJUANA a New American Security, both of Washington, D.C. Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime NOMINATIONS and Terrorism concluded a hearing to examine re- Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded searching the potential medical benefits and risks of a hearing to examine the nominations of Sung Y. marijuana, after receiving testimony from Senators Kim, of California, to be Ambassador to the Repub- Booker and Gillibrand; Susan R.B. Weiss, Director, lic of the Philippines, Rena Bitter, of Texas, to be Division of Extramural Research, National Institute Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic Repub- on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, and lic, and Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, of Connecticut, to Douglas C. Throckmorton, Deputy Director for Reg- be Ambassador to Malaysia, all of the Department of ulatory Programs, Center for Drug Evaluation and State, after the nominees testified and answered Research, Food and Drug Administration, both of questions in their own behalf. the Department of Health and Human Services; Daniele Piomelli, University of California, Irvine; ZIKA IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE Stuart Gitlow, Annenberg Physician Training Pro- Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on gram in Addictive Disease, Woonsocket, Rhode Is- Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian land, on behalf of the American Society of Addiction

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D805 Medicine; and D. Linden Barber, Quarles and Brady, LLP, Indianapolis, Indiana. h House of Representatives Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Chamber Action ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 33 pub- Committee Print 114–61 shall be considered as lic bills, H.R. 5745–5778; and 9 resolutions, H. adopted. Page H4844 Con. Res. 144–146; and H. Res. 825–831, were in- H. Res. 822, the rule providing for consideration troduced. Pages H4924–26 of the Senate amendment to the House amendment Additional Cosponsors: Pages H4927–28 to the bill (S. 764) and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) was agreed to by a recorded vote Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. of 242 ayes to 185 noes, Roll No. 440, after the pre- Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he vious question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of appointed Representative Ros-Lehtinen to act as 245 yeas to 183 nays, Roll No. 439. Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H4817 Pages H4829–38, H4843–44 Recess: The House recessed at 11:02 a.m. and re- No 2H2O from Iran Act: The House passed H.R. convened at 12 noon. Page H4824 5119, to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the funds available to any Federal department or agency Guest Chaplain, Reverend Malcolm J. Byrd, Jackson for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, Hempstead, New the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran, by a York. Page H4824 yea-and-nay vote of 249 yeas to 176 nays, Roll No. Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the 441. Pages H4860–66 House of Representatives: The House agreed to H. H. Res. 819, the rule providing for consideration Res. 826, electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the bills (H.R. 4992), (H.R. 5119), and (H.R. 5631) was agreed to yesterday, July 12th. of the House of Representatives. Page H4843 Administration of the Oath of Office to an Offi- Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist cer of the House: The Speaker administered the attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, Oath of Office to Philip George Kiko of the State that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives: The of Ohio to act as and to exercise the duties of Chief House agreed to discharge from committee and agree Administrative Officer of the House of Representa- to H. Res. 823, condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, tives, effective August 1, 2016. Page H4843 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives. Unanimous Consent Agreement: Agreed by unan- Page H4874 imous consent that the question of adopting a mo- tion to recommit on S. 304 may be subject to post- Condemning the terrorist attack on the Pulse ponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, offering condolences to Page H4845 and expressing support for their families and Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act: The friends and all those affected, and applauding House passed S. 304, to improve motor vehicle safe- the dedication and bravery of law enforcement, ty by encouraging the sharing of certain information, emergency response, and counterterrorism offi- by a yea-and-nay vote of 245 yeas to 182 nays, Roll cials in responding to the attack: The House No. 443. Pages H4844–60, H4866–68 agreed to discharge from committee and agree to H. Rejected the Wasserman Schultz motion to re- Res. 827, condemning the terrorist attack on the commit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Pulse Orlando nightclub, honoring the memory of Commerce with instructions to report the same back the victims of the attack, offering condolences to and to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a expressing support for their families and friends and yea-and-nay vote of 182 yeas to 244 nays, Roll No. all those affected, and applauding the dedication and 442. Pages H4859–60, H4866–67

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D806 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 bravery of law enforcement, emergency response, and jumping mouse (by a recorded vote of 228 ayes to counterterrorism officials in responding to the attack. 199 noes, Roll No. 450); Pages H4872–73 Pages H4874–75 Newhouse amendment (No. 73 printed in H. Establishing the John F. Kennedy Centennial Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that Commission: The House agreed to discharge from prohibits the use of funds by the U.S. Fish & Wild- committee and pass H.R. 5722, to establish the life Service and the Department of Interior to treat John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission. any Gray Wolf in the 48 contiguous states as an en- Pages H4875–76 dangered or threatened species under the Endangered Motion to Fix Next Convening Time: Agreed by Species Act after June 13, 2017 (by a recorded vote voice vote to the Chaffetz motion that when the of 223 ayes to 201 noes, Roll No. 452); House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. Pages H4873–74 Lummis amendment (No. 77 printed in H. Rept. tomorrow, July 14. Page H4876 114–683) that removes federal protections for the Department of the Interior, Environment, and New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse under the En- Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017: The dangered Species Act (ESA); Pages H4877–78 House considered H.R. 5538, making appropriations Perry amendment (No. 81 printed in H. Rept. for the Department of the Interior, environment, and 114–683) that ensures none of the funds made avail- related agencies for the fiscal year ending September able by this Act shall be used to give formal notifi- 30, 2017. Consideration began yesterday, July 12th. cation under, or prepare, propose, implement, ad- Pages H4838–42, H4868–74, H4876–82, H4882–H4921 minister, or enforce any rule or recommendation pur- Agreed to: suant to, section 115 of the Clean Air Act; Boustany amendment (No. 45 printed in H. Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that en- Pages H4882–83 sures that no money is permitted for the implemen- Pompeo amendment (No. 82 printed in H. Rept. tation of the Well Control Rule (by a recorded vote 114–683) that prohibits funds from being used to fi- of 234 ayes to 195 noes, Roll No. 444); nalize, implement, administer or enforce EPA’s pro- Pages H4868–69 posed rule on Accidental Release Prevention Re- Byrne amendment (No. 50 printed in H. Rept. quirements: Rink Management Program Under the 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that pro- Clean Air Act; Pages H4883–84 hibits funding from being used to implement, ad- Calvert en bloc amendment No. 1 consisting of minister, or enforce the Obama administration’s Na- the following amendments printed in H. Rept. tional Ocean Policy (by a recorded vote of 237 ayes 114–683: Price (GA) (No. 83) that ensures none of to 189 noes, Roll No. 445); Page H4869 the funds in the underlying bill will be made avail- Goodlatte amendment (No. 57 printed in H. able to carry out any new major rule as described in Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that subparagraph (A) of section 804(2) of title 5, United prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from States Code; Smith (MO) (No. 86) that blocks fund- using any funds to take retaliatory, or EPA described ing from going towards environmental education backstop actions, against any of the six states in the grants under section 6 of the national environmental Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the event that a state education act; Yoho (No. 107) that appropriates does not meet the goals mandated by the EPA’s funds to conduct a study with existing funds on how Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (by a Coastal Barrier Resource Area zones affect the value recorded vote of 231 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. of private property; Duncan (TN) (No. 118) that 446); Pages H4869–70 provides that none of the funds made available by Lamborn amendment (No. 67 printed in H. Rept. this Act may be used to destroy any buildings or 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that pro- structures on Midway Island; Westerman (No. 127) hibits the use of funds to implement or enforce the that prevents funds from being used to destroy threatened species or endangered species listing of records regarding, related to, or generated by the re- any plant or wildlife that has not undergone a peri- cently closed Inorganic Section of the USGS Energy odic 5 year review as required by section (4)(c)(2) of Geochemistry Lab in Lakewood, CO, which has a the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (by a recorded 20-year track record of data manipulation; and Rohr- vote of 238 ayes to 190 noes, Roll No. 449); abacher (No. 129) that prevents funds in the under- Pages H4871–72 lying bill from being used to take steps to signifi- Lamborn amendment (No. 68 printed in H. Rept. cantly change operations at the Arecibo Observatory 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that pro- in Arecibo, Puerto Rico; Page H4884 hibits the use of funds to implement or enforce the Westerman amendment (No. 87 printed in H. threatened species listing of the Preble’s meadow Rept. 114–683) that prevents funds from being used

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D807 to enforce a federal court decision that stopped im- the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership; and Jackson plementation of the 2014 EA and take permit plan Lee (No. 126) that prohibits funds to be used to for double-crested cormorants; Pages H4885–86 limit outreach programs administered by the Smith- Young (AK) amendment (No. 89 printed in H. sonian Institution; Pages H4892–95 Rept. 114–683) that prohibits funds to be used to Gosar amendment (No. 78 printed in H. Rept. finalize, implement, or enforce new regulations on 114–683) that removes federal protections for the offshore Arctic energy exploration and development; Mexican Wolf under the Endangered Species Act Pages H4887–88 (ESA) and would prevent the expansion of the spe- Young (AK) amendment (No. 91 printed in H. cies habitat outside of its historic range (by a re- Rept. 114–683) that prohibits funds to be used to corded vote of 219 ayes to 203 noes, Roll No. 454); implement a final rule by the Fish and Wildlife Pages H4878–79, H4900–01 Service and a proposed rule from the National Park Ratcliffe amendment (No. 84 printed in H. Rept. Service; Pages H4889–90 114–683) that prohibits funds from being used to fi- Young (AK) amendment (No. 93 printed in H. nalize, implement, administer, or enforce the pro- Rept. 114–683) that prohibits funds from this Act posed rule entitled Clean Energy Incentive Program to be used by the Department of Interior to change Design Details (by a recorded vote of 231 ayes to existing placer mining plans of operations in regard 197 noes, Roll No. 457); Pages H4884–85, H4902–03 to re-vegetation; Pages H4891–92 Smith (MO) amendment (No. 88 printed in H. Calvert en bloc amendment No. 2 consisting of Rept. 114–683) that restricts federal agencies from the following amendments printed in H. Rept. using funds to pay legal fees under any lawsuit set- 114–683: Blumenauer (No. 108) that increases fund- tlement regarding a case that arises under the Clean ing for the Historic Preservation Fund by Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered $1,000,000 to be directed to the State historic pres- Species Act (by a recorded vote of 226 ayes to 202 ervation offices; reduces funding for the Department noes, Roll No. 459); Pages H4886–87, H4903–04 of Interior Departmental Operations by $1,000,000; Young (AK) amendment (No. 90 printed in H. Clyburn (No. 109) that increases funds for historic Rept. 114–683) that prohibits funds to be used to preservation grants to Historically Black Colleges implement a final plan to designate areas of the Arc- and Universities by $2 million and reduces Office of tic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska as wilderness the Secretary by the same amount; Cohen (No. 110) (by a recorded vote of 237 ayes to 191 noes, Roll that increases the Department of the Interior’s His- No. 460); Pages H4888–89, H4904–05 toric Preservation Fund account by $2M, specifically Young (AK) amendment (No. 92 printed in H. for use in awarding competitive grants to preserve Rept. 114–683) that prohibits funds to be used to the sites and stories of the Civil Rights movement; remove 3 Arctic Sales from the 2017 2022 Outer Kildee (No. 112) that provides funding to help pro- Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Pro- vide fresh drinking water to communities that have gram (by a recorded vote of 242 ayes to 185 noes, been impacted by lead in their drinking water; Kil- Roll No. 461); Pages H4890–91, H4905 dee (No. 115) that allows states with communities Zeldin amendment (No. 94 printed in H. Rept. that have declared an emergency related to lead in 114–683) that prohibits funds from being used to drinking water to use more of their Drinking Water designate a National Marine Monument in the EEZ State Revolving Funds to address lead in drinking via presidential proclamation (by a recorded vote of water public health issues; Meng (No. 117) that re- 225 ayes to 202 noes, Roll No. 462); duces funding for the Smithsonian Institution by Pages H4895–96, H4905–06 $300,000 then increases funding by the same Higgins amendment (No. 101 printed in H. amount to ensure that the Smithsonian Asian Pacific Rept. 114–683) that prohibits the use of funds by American Center receives the $300,000 increase re- a State in contravention of the Great Lakes Compact, quested in the President’s FY17 Budget; Engel (No. an interstate compact ratified by Congress detailing 121) that prohibits funds made available by this Act how the States will work together to manage and from being used to lease or purchase new light duty protect the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin; vehicles unless those vehicles meet the requirements Pages H4911–12 of President Obama’s May 24, 2011 Executive Order Speier amendment (No. 105 printed in H. Rept. on Federal Fleet Performance; Jackson Lee (No. 124) 114–683) that prohibits any funds from being made that expresses support for National Historic Areas available to implement the proposed rule for dog and for continuation of national policy of preserving management in the Golden Gate National Rec- for public use historic sites, buildings, and objects of reational Area; Page H4914 national significance; Jackson Lee (No. 125) that Chaffetz amendment (No. 111 printed in H. prohibits the use of funds to be used to eliminate Rept. 114–683) that increases BIA funding for dirt

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D808 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 school bus routes by $1.5M. The cost is offset by de- McNerney (No. 38) that sought to strike section creasing EPA’s Environment Programs & Manage- 450; McNerney (No. 39) that sought to strike sec- ment fund by $1.75M; Pages H4915–16 tion 451; and McNerney (No. 40) that sought to Grayson amendment (No. 113 printed in H. strike section 452 (by a recorded vote of 181 ayes Rept. 114–683) that increases funding for the Na- to 248 noes, Roll No. 436); Pages H4840–41 tional Estuary Program by $468,000; Page H4916 Grijalva amendment (No. 41 printed in H. Rept. Polis amendment (No. 116 printed in H. Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that sought 114–683) that increases and then decreases the to strike section 453 (by a recorded vote of 202 ayes amount provided for Wildland Fire Management by to 225 noes, Roll No. 437); Pages H4841–42 $2 million in order to apply additional funds to the Blackburn amendment (No. 43 printed in H. Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program; Page H4917 Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that Gosar amendment (No. 119 printed in H. Rept. sought to impose a 1 percent across-the-board spend- 114–683) that prohibits funds for the Fish and ing cut to the bill (by a recorded vote of 171 ayes Wildlife Service to continue to prohibit tubing, to 258 noes, Roll No. 438); Page H4842 waterskiing and wake boarding in an area on Lake Graham amendment (No. 63 printed in H. Rept. Havasu; Pages H4917–18 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that sought Weber (TX) amendment (No. 120 printed in H. to ensure none of the funds made available by the Rept. 114–683) that prohibits the use of funds by Act may be used to research, investigate, or study EPA in contravention of the Clean Air Act provision offshore drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico Plan- requiring EPA to evaluate the impact of its actions ning Area (by a recorded vote of 185 ayes to 243 with respect to jobs in America; and Pages H4918–19 noes, Roll No. 447); Pages H4870–71 Grayson amendment (No. 123 printed in H. King (IA) amendment (No. 64 printed in H. Rept. 114–683) that prohibits the government from Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that entering into a contract with an entity that discloses, as it is required to by the Federal Acquisition Regu- sought to ensure that no funds appropriated by this lation, that it has been convicted of fraud or another Act can be used to implement, administer, or en- criminal offense in the last three years in connection force Davis-Bacon prevailing rate wage requirements with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing (by a recorded vote of 188 ayes to 238 noes, Roll a public contract or subcontract; prohibits the gov- No. 448); Page H4871 ernment from contracting with entities that have Murphy (FL) amendment (No. 72 printed in H. been notified of any delinquent Federal taxes for Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that which the liability remains unsatisfied. Page H4920 sought to provide that none of the funds from this Rejected: act shall be used to carry out seismic airgun testing Grijalva amendment (No. 32 printed in H. Rept. or seismic airgun surveys in the OCS Planning Areas 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that sought located within the EEZ bordering the State of Flor- to strike Section 437 of the Act (by a recorded vote ida (by a recorded vote of 197 ayes to 231 noes, Roll of 177 ayes to 249 noes, Roll No. 433); No. 451); Page H4873 Pages H4838–39 Palmer amendment (No. 76 printed in H. Rept. Polis amendment (No. 33 printed in H. Rept. 114–683) that sought to ensure that none of the 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that sought funds made available by this Act may be used for to strike section 439, regarding methane emissions the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal En- (by a recorded vote of 187 ayes to 240 noes, Roll forcement Division (by a recorded vote of 195 ayes No. 434); Pages H4839–40 to 223 noes, Roll No. 453); Lowenthal amendment (No. 34 printed in H. Pages H4876–77, H4899–4900 Rept. 114–683) that was debated on July 12th that Perry amendment (No. 79 printed in H. Rept. sought to allow the Interior Department to proceed 114–683) that sought to ensure none of the funds with updating royalty rates and valuation for federal made available by this Act may be used to develop, coal, oil, and gas by striking Section 440 (by a re- administer, purchase, acquire, or operate an un- corded vote of 183 ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 435); manned aircraft system owned by the Department of Page H4840 Interior or the Environmental Protection Agency to McNerney en bloc amendment that was debated perform surveying, mapping, or collecting remote on July 12th consisting of the following amend- sensing data (by a recorded vote of 161 ayes to 262 ments printed in H. Rept. 114–683: McNerney (No. noes, Roll No. 455); Pages H4879–81, H4901 35) that sought to strike section 447; McNerney Perry amendment (No. 80 printed in H. Rept. (No. 36) that sought to strike section 448; McNer- 114–683) that sought to reduce Appropriations ney (No. 37) that sought to strike section 449; made in this Act for the Environmental Protection

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D810 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 5111, H.R. 921, H.R. 670, and H.R. 3299. The Committee Meetings following bills were ordered reported, without EXAMINING THE CFTC’S PROPOSED RULE: amendment: H.R. 5104 and H.R. 5092. REGULATION AUTOMATED TRADING OVERSIGHT OF CERCLA IMPLEMENTATION Committee on Agriculture: Full Committee held a hear- ing entitled ‘‘Examining the CFTC’s Proposed Rule: Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Regulation Automated Trading’’. Testimony was Environment and the Economy held a hearing enti- heard from public witnesses. tled ‘‘Oversight of CERCLA Implementation’’. Testi- mony was heard from Representatives Wagner; and MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE Clay; Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator, Of- Committee on Appropriations: Full Committee began a fice of Land and Emergency Management, Environ- markup on Subcommittee on Labor, Health and mental Protection Agency; and public witnesses. Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill DISRUPTER SERIES: HEALTH CARE APPS for FY 2017; and Report on the Revised Interim Suballocation of Budget Allocations for FY 2017. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing AIR DOMINANCE AND THE CRITICAL ROLE entitled ‘‘Disrupter Series: Health Care Apps’’. Testi- OF FIFTH GENERATION FIGHTERS mony was heard from public witnesses. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Tac- HUD ACCOUNTABILITY tical Air and Land Forces held a hearing entitled ‘‘Air Dominance and the Critical Role of Fifth Gen- Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held eration Fighters’’. Testimony was heard from General a hearing entitled ‘‘HUD Accountability’’. Testi- Herbert J. ‘‘Hawk’’ Carlisle, USAF, Commander, Air mony was heard from Julia´n Castro, Secretary, De- Combat Command. partment of Housing and Urban Development. OVERSIGHT OF THE EUROPEAN MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES REASSURANCE INITIATIVE Committee on Financial Services: Full Committee held Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Over- a markup on H.R. 5729, to prohibit the Secretary sight and Investigations held a hearing entitled of the Treasury from issuing certain licenses in con- ‘‘Oversight of the European Reassurance Initiative’’. nection with the export or re-export of a commercial Testimony was heard from Major General David passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran, to Allvin, USAF, J–5, U.S. European Command; Ra- require annual reports by the Secretary of the Treas- chel Ellehuus, Principal Director, Europe and NATO ury and the Export-Import Bank on financing issues Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense; and Tom related to the sale or lease of such a commercial pas- Tyra, G–3/5/7, U.S. Army. senger aircraft or spare parts for such an aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 5711, to prohibit the Sec- RESTORING THE TRUST FOR AMERICANS retary of the Treasury from authorizing certain trans- AT OR NEAR RETIREMENT actions by a U.S. financial institution in connection Committee on the Budget: Full Committee held a hear- with the export or re-export of a commercial pas- ing entitled ‘‘Restoring the Trust for Americans at senger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and or Near Retirement’’. Testimony was heard from for other purposes; and H.R. 5715, the ‘‘No Ex-Im public witnesses. Assistance for Terrorism Act’’. The following bills MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES were ordered reported, as amended: H.R. 5715, H.R. 5711, and H.R. 5729. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Full Committee continued a markup on H.R. 5510, the ‘‘FTC Proc- COUNTERING THE VIRTUAL CALIPHATE: ess and Transparency Reform Act of 2016’’; H.R. THE STATE DEPARTMENT’S PERFORMANCE 5111, the ‘‘Consumer Review Fairness Act’’; H.R. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Full Committee held a 5092, the ‘‘Reinforcing American Made Products hearing entitled ‘‘Countering the Virtual Caliphate: Act’’; H.R. 5104, the ‘‘Better Online Ticket Sales The State Department’s Performance’’. Testimony (BOTS) Act’’; H.R. 1301, the ‘‘Amateur Radio Par- was heard from Richard Stengel, Under Secretary for ity Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3299, the ‘‘Strengthening Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Department of Public Health Emergency Response Act of 2015’’; State. H.R. 921, the ‘‘Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 670, the ‘‘Special Needs TURKEY’S DEMOCRATIC DECLINE Trust Fairness Act of 2015’’. The following bills Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Eu- were ordered reported, as amended: H.R. 1301, H.R. rope, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats held a hearing

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST July 13, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D811 entitled ‘‘Turkey’s Democratic Decline’’. Testimony lowing bills were ordered reported, without amend- was heard from public witnesses. ment: H.R. 5468 and S. 1579. THE CASTRO REGIME’S ONGOING LEGISLATIVE MEASURE VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL AND POLITICAL Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on En- RIGHTS ergy and Mineral Resources held a hearing on H.R. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, 2663, the ‘‘Public Land Renewable Energy Develop- Global Health, Global Human Rights, and Inter- ment Act of 2015’’. Testimony was heard from pub- national Organizations held a hearing entitled ‘‘The lic witnesses. Castro Regime’s Ongoing Violations of Civil and OVERSIGHT OF THE FDIC APPLICATION Political Rights’’. Testimony was heard from public PROCESS witnesses. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND INSIDER Committee held a hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of the THREATS: HOW PREPARED IS THE FDIC Application Process’’. Testimony was heard DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY? from Martin J. Gruenberg, Chairman, Federal De- posit Insurance Corporation; and public witnesses. Committee on Homeland Security: Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence held a hearing en- DIGITAL ACTS OF WAR: EVOLVING THE titled ‘‘Counterintelligence and Insider Threats: How CYBERSECURITY CONVERSATION Prepared is the Department of Homeland Security?’’. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- Testimony was heard from Francis X. Taylor, Under committee on Information Technology; and Sub- Secretary, Office of Intelligence and Analysis, De- committee on National Security, held a joint hearing partment of Homeland Security; Colonel Richard D. entitled ‘‘Digital Acts of War: Evolving the Cyberse- McComb, Chief Security Officer, Department of curity Conversation’’. Testimony was heard from Homeland Security; and Rear Admiral Upper Half Aaron Hughes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber Robert Hayes, Assistant Commandant for Intel- Policy, Department of Defense; Chris Painter, Coor- ligence, U.S. Coast Guard. dinator for Cyber Issues, Department of State; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES FROM PREMIUM INCREASES TO FAILING Committee on the Judiciary: Full Committee held a CO-OPS: AN OBAMACARE CHECKUP markup on H.R. 68, the ‘‘Juvenile Accountability Block Grant Reauthorization and the Bullying Pre- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Sub- vention and Intervention Act of 2015’’. H.R. 68 was committee on Health Care, Benefits and Administra- ordered reported, as amended. tive Rules held a hearing entitled ‘‘From Premium Increases to Failing Co-ops: An Obamacare Check- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES up’’. Testimony was heard from Kevin Counihan, Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee con- Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Con- cluded a markup on H.R. 1157, the ‘‘Santa Ynez sumer Information and Insurance Oversight, Centers Band of Chumash Mission Indians Land Transfer Act for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of of 2015’’; H.R. 2333, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and a public witness. the Interior to acquire certain property related to the TBI CLAIMS: VA’S FAILURE TO PROVIDE Fort Scott National Historic Site in Fort Scott, Kan- ADEQUATE EXAMINATIONS sas; H.R. 2817, the ‘‘National Historic Preservation Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Subcommittee on Dis- Amendments Act of 2015’’; H.R. 4576, the ‘‘Ensur- ability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a hear- ing Access to Pacific Fisheries Act’’; H.R. 5468, to ing entitled ‘‘TBI Claims: VA’s Failure to Provide direct the Secretary of the Interior to allow for pre- Adequate Examinations’’. Testimony was heard from payment of repayment obligations under Repayment Dave McLenachen, Deputy Under Secretary for Dis- Contracts between the United States and the Weber ability Assistance, Veterans Benefits Administration, Basin Water Conservancy District; H.R. 5577, the Department of Veterans Affairs. ‘‘Innovation in Offshore Leasing Act’’; S. 246, the ‘‘Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commis- EXPANDING U.S. DIGITAL TRADE AND sion on Native Children Act’’; and S. 1579, the ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO U.S. DIGITAL ‘‘Native American Tourism and Improving Visitor EXPORTS Experience Act’’. The following bills were ordered Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on reported, as amended: H.R. 1157, H.R. 2333, H.R. Trade held a hearing entitled ‘‘Expanding U.S. Dig- 2817, H.R. 4576, H.R. 5577, and S. 246. The fol- ital Trade and Eliminating Barriers to U.S. Digital

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 Jul 14, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D13JY6.REC D13JYPT1 srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D812 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 13, 2016 Exports’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- Pyatt, of California, to be Ambassador to Greece, Anne nesses. Hall, of Maine, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania, Douglas Alan Silliman, of Texas, to be Ambas- MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES sador to the Republic of Iraq, Peter Michael McKinley, Committee on Ways and Means: Full Committee held of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Federative Republic a markup on H.R. 5659, the ‘‘Expanding Seniors of Brazil, Lawrence Robert Silverman, of Massachusetts, Receiving Dialysis Choice Act of 2016’’; H.R. 5713, to be Ambassador to the State of Kuwait, and Carol Z. the ‘‘Sustaining Healthcare Integrity and Fair Treat- Perez, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of ment Act of 2016’’; H.R. 3608, to amend the Inter- Chile, all of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the Iran nuclear agree- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt amounts paid ment, 10 a.m., SD–419. for aircraft management services from the excise Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to taxes imposed on transportation by air; and H.R. hold hearings to examine Every Student Succeeds Act im- 5320, the ‘‘Social Security Must Avert Identity Loss plementation, focusing on perspectives from education (MAIL) Act of 2016’’. H.R. 5659, H.R. 5713, H.R. stakeholders on proposed regulations, 9:30 a.m., SD–430. 3608, and H.R. 5320 were ordered reported, as Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider amended. S. 247, to amend section 349 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deem specified activities in support of terrorism as renunciation of United States nationality, S. Joint Meetings 2763, to provide the victims of Holocaust-era persecution No joint committee meetings were held. and their heirs a fair opportunity to recover works of art f confiscated or misappropriated by the Nazis, an original bill entitled, ‘‘Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Immunity Clarification Act of 2016’’, and the nomina- JULY 14, 2016 tions of Jennifer Klemetsrud Puhl, of North Dakota, to (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Donald C. Coggins, Jr., to be United States District Senate Judge for the District of South Carolina, David C. Nye, Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine to be United States District Judge for the District of cybersecurity and United States national security, 9:30 Idaho, and Kathleen Marie Sweet, to be United States a.m., SD–G50. District Judge for the Western District of New York, 10 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to a.m., SD–226. hold hearings to examine evaluating the financial risks of Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: to hold China, 10 a.m., SD–538. hearings to examine how venture capitalists and angel in- Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- vestors fund entrepreneurs and startup companies, 10 sider S. Res. 515, welcoming Prime Minister Lee Hsien- a.m., SR–428A. Loong to the United States and reaffirming Singapore’s House strategic partnership with the United States, encom- passing broad and robust economic, military-to-military, Committee on Appropriations, Full Committee, markup on law enforcement, and counterterrorism cooperation, S. Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Res. 524, expressing the sense of the Senate on the con- Education Appropriations Bill for FY 2017; and Report flict in Yemen, S. Res. 485, to encourage the Govern- on the Revised Interim Suballocation of Budget Alloca- ment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to abide tions for FY 2017 (continued), 9 a.m., 2359 Rayburn. by constitutional provisions regarding the holding of Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Seapower presidential elections in 2016, with the aim of ensuring and Projection Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘Naval Domi- a peaceful and orderly democratic transition of power, S. nance in Undersea Warfare’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. Con. Res. 41, expressing the sense of Congress on the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, hearing entitled Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, S. Con. Res. ‘‘President Obama’s Nuclear Deterrent Modernization 42, to express the sense of Congress regarding the safe Plans and Budgets: The Military Requirements’’, 3:30 and expeditious resettlement to Albania of all residents of p.m., 2118 Rayburn. Camp Liberty, S. Con. Res. 46, expressing support for the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dig- markup on H.R. 5510, the ‘‘FTC Process and Trans- nity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and parency Reform Act of 2016’’ (continued), 10 a.m., 2123 urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to Rayburn. reaffirm its commitment to comprehensively address the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, markup unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust on H. Res. 634, recognizing the importance of the victims, including home care and other medically pre- United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relation- scribed needs, and the nominations of Mark Sobel, of Vir- ship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear pro- ginia, to be United States Executive Director of the Inter- liferation, and to ensure regional security and human national Monetary Fund, and Marie L. Yovanovitch, of rights; H. Res. 660, expressing the sense of the House Connecticut, to be Ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey R. of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of

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Georgia; H. Res. 728, Supporting human rights, democ- phemy laws; and hearing entitled ‘‘Hope Deferred: Secur- racy, and the rule of law in Cambodia; H. Res. 729, ex- ing Enforcement of the Goldman Act to Return Ab- pressing support for the expeditious consideration and fi- ducted American Children’’, 2 p.m., 2255 Rayburn. nalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum Committee on Homeland Security, Full Committee, hearing of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between entitled ‘‘Worldwide Threats to the Homeland: ISIS and the United States Government and the Government of the New Wave of Terror’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. Israel; H. Res. 750, urging the European Union to des- Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Con- ignate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization stitution and Civil Justice, hearing on S. 2040, the ‘‘Jus- and increase pressure on it and its members; H. Res. 780, tice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act’’, 10 a.m., 2237 urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Re- Rayburn. public of the Congo in the democratic transition of power Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Over- in 2016; H. Res. 808, calling on the Government of the sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘The Status of Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Ivanpah and Other Federal Loan-Guaranteed Solar Energy Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi; H. Res. Projects on Bureau of Land Management Lands’’, 10 a.m., 810, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the life and work of Elie Wiesel in promoting 1334 Longworth. human rights, peace, and Holocaust remembrance; a reso- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- lution urging the Government of Gabon to respect demo- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Recalcitrant Countries: Denying cratic principles during the August 2016 presidential Visas to Countries that Refuse to Take Back their De- elections; H.R. 4481, the ‘‘Education for All Act of ported Nationals’’, 9:30 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. 2016’’; H.R. 5094, the ‘‘Stability and Democracy for Subcommittee on Government Operations, hearing en- Ukraine Act’’; H.R. 5537, the ‘‘Digital Global Access titled ‘‘Examining Mismanagement in Office of Justice Policy Act of 2016’’; and the ‘‘Caesar Syrian Civilian Pro- Programs Grantmaking’’, 2 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. tection Act of 2016’’, 9 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, hearing hearing entitled ‘‘Lagging Behind: The State of High entitled ‘‘The Strategic Importance of Building a Stronger Speed Rail in the United States’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. U.S.-Caribbean Partnership’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Evaluating FDIC’s Response to hearing entitled ‘‘U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Syria: Major Data Breaches: Is the FDIC Safeguarding Con- Minimizing Risks and Improving Oversight’’, 2 p.m., sumers’ Banking Information?’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. 2172 Rayburn. Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Social Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Modernizing Social Security’s Human Rights, and International Organizations, markup Information Technology Infrastructure’’, 10 a.m., B–318 on H. Res. 290, calling for the global repeal of blas- Rayburn.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 14 9 a.m., Thursday, July 14

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senator McConnell will be rec- Program for Thursday: Complete consideration of H.R. ognized to make a compound motion to go to conference 5538—Department of the Interior, Environment, and Re- on S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act. At lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. Consideration 11:30 a.m., Senate will vote on the motion to invoke clo- of H.R. 4992—United States Financial System Protection ture on the compound motion to go to conference on S. Act of 2016. Consideration of H.R. 5631—To hold Iran 2943, Shaheen motion to instruct conferees, Sullivan mo- accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and tion to instruct conferees, and the motion to invoke clo- other threatening activities and for its human rights ture upon reconsideration on the motion to proceed to abuses, and for other purposes. Consideration of the Sen- consideration of H.R. 5293, making appropriations for ate Amendment to the House Amendment to S. 764— the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sep- GMO Labeling Requirements. tember 30, 2017.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1100 Roybal-Allard, Lucille, Calif., E1113 Hinojosa, Rube´n, Tex., E1099, E1106 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1101 Beatty, Joyce, Ohio, E1113 King, Peter T., N.Y., E1110 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1101 Capuano, Michael E., Mass., E1105 Lamborn, Doug, Colo., E1097 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1108 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1106 Long, Billy, Mo., E1108, E1112 Thompson, Bennie G., Miss., E1097, E1099, E1100, Collins, Doug, Ga., E1098, E1110 Lowenthal, Alan S., Calif., E1107 E1101, E1103, E1105, E1106, E1109, E1110, E1112 Conaway, K. Michael, Tex., E1098 Marchant, Kenny, Tex., E1101, E1106 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E1100, E1103 Cooper, Jim, Tenn., E1111 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1105 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E1099, E1113 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1104 Norcross, Donald, N.J., E1098, E1111 Vela´ zquez, Nydia M., N.Y., E1111 Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick‘‘, Ark., E1108 Olson, Pete, Tex., E1097, E1099, E1100, E1102, E1105, Welch, Peter, Vt., E1102, E1104 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E1104 E1106, E1109, E1112 Wilson, Joe, S.C., E1109 Goodlatte, Bob, Va., E1102 Pingree, Chellie, Me., E1099 Young, David, Iowa, E1097, E1098, E1100, E1102, E1103, Grayson, Alan, Fla., E1097, E1102, E1110 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E1103 E1105, E1106, E1109, E1111, E1112

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