Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 115 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 115 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 No. 134 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- ETC. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pore (Mr. POE of Texas). Chair will lead the House in the Pledge Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive f of Allegiance. communications were taken from the DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER The SPEAKER pro tempore led the Speaker’s table and referred as follows: PRO TEMPORE Pledge of Allegiance as follows: 5932. A letter from the Under Secretary, Comptroller, Department of Defense, trans- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the mitting a report of a series of violations of fore the House the following commu- United States of America, and to the Repub- the Antideficiency Act, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. nication from the Speaker: lic for which it stands, one nation under God, 1351; Public Law 97-258; (96 Stat. 926); to the indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. WASHINGTON, DC, Committee on Appropriations. August 14, 2018. 5933. A letter from the Assistant General I hereby appoint the Honorable TED POE to f Counsel for the Division of Regulatory Serv- act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. ices, Department of Education, transmitting PAUL D. RYAN, COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- the Department’s notice of withdrawal — Withdrawal of guidance documents [Docket Speaker of the House of Representatives. ORABLE GERALD E. CONNOLLY, f ID: ED-2016-OESE-0056] (RIN: 1810-AB33) re- MEMBER OF CONGRESS ceived July 31, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PRAYER The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Reverend Michael Wilker, Lutheran fore the House the following commu- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education Church of the Reformation, Wash- and the Workforce. nication from the Honorable GERALD E. 5934. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ington, D.C., offered the following CONNOLLY, Member of Congress: Employee Benefits Security Administration, prayer: CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Department of Labor, transmitting the De- Gracious God, this week as Chris- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, partment’s Major final rule — Short-Term, tians celebrate the life of Mary, the Washington, DC, August 14, 2018. Limited-Duration Insurance (RIN: 1210-AB86) mother of Jesus, we pray like Martin Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, received August 9, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Luther that government officials learn Speaker, House of Representatives, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 to govern well by listening to Mary’s Washington, DC. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Education song, the Magnificat. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you and the Workforce. Open our hearts to magnify Your formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules 5935. A letter from the Director, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department glory and grace, O God. Open the eyes of the House of Representatives, that I have been served with a subpoena for documents of Labor, transmitting the Department’s of officials to see people who live under issued by the Fairfax County Circuit Court. final rule — Rescission of Rule Interpreting poverty and oppression. Lift up people After consultation with the Office of Gen- ‘‘Advice’’ Exemption in Section 203(c) of the who are lowly and take down officials eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- Labor-Management Reporting and Disclo- who are arrogant. Feed both the ance with the subpoena is not consistent sure Act (RIN: 1245-AA07) received August 8, wealthy and impoverished with Your with the privileges and rights of the House. 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public justice and mercy. Sincerely, Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the As You have saved our ancestors and GERALD E. CONNOLLY, Committee on Education and the Workforce. Member of Congress. 5936. A letter from the Secretary, Federal as You have promised to do for our de- Maritime Commission, transmitting the scendants, give today’s leaders the Commission’s final rule — Amendments to same joy, wisdom, courage, and trust f Regulations Governing NVOCC Negotiated that You gave to Your servant Mary, Rate Arrangements and NVOCC Service Ar- the bearer of Your holy Word, Jesus ADJOURNMENT rangements [Docket No.: 17-10] (RIN: 3072- Christ. AC68) received August 9, 2018, pursuant to 5 Amen. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. ant to section 2(b) of House Resolution 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on f 1012, the House stands adjourned until 9 Transportation and Infrastructure. THE JOURNAL a.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018. 5937. A letter from the Chief, Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Thereupon (at 2 o’clock and 3 min- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only ant to section 2(a) of House Resolution utes p.m.), under its previous order, the rule — Clarification Concerning the Effect of 1012, the Journal of the last day’s pro- House adjourned until Friday, August Section 67(g) on Trusts and Estates [Notice ceedings is approved. 17, 2018, at 9 a.m. 2018-61] received August 8, 2018, pursuant to 5

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14AU7.000 H14AUPT1 H7754 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE August 14, 2018 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 1802: Mr. GRIJALVA. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on ferred, as follows: H.R. 1904: Mr. CARBAJAL. Ways and Means. By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER (for her- H.R. 1924: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. 5938. A letter from the Chief, Publications self, Mr. EVANS, Ms. MOORE, Mr. H.R. 1953: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue RUSH, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. LEE, Ms. H.R. 2327: Mr. GRIJALVA. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only KELLY of Illinois, Mr. DANNY K. H.R. 2687: Mr. SHERMAN. rule — Method change guidance for small DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CLAY, Mr. H.R. 2953: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. business taxpayers under sections 448, 263A, DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. AL FITZPATRICK, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. COOK, Mr. 460, and 471 [Rev. Proc. 2018-40] received Au- GREEN of Texas, Ms. WILSON of Flor- BARLETTA, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. gust 9, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ida, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Texas, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. CLARKE of and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. the Committee on Ways and Means. New York, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, H.R. 3128: Ms. CHENEY. 5939. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 3334: Mr. FOSTER. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ana, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. H.R. 3730: Mr. YARMUTH. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only PAYNE): H.R. 4107: Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. FOSTER, Ms. rule — Amplification and Modification of H.R. 6669. A bill to require automatic seal- SEWELL of Alabama, Ms. LOFGREN, and Mr. Safe Harbor Method for Participants in the ing of certain criminal records, and for other TROTT. HFA Hardest Hit Fund [Notice 2018-63] re- purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- ceived August 8, 2018, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. H.R. 4256: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina, ary. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. COOK, and Ms. PIN- By Ms. NORTON: Stat. 868); to the Committee on Ways and GREE. H.R. 6670. A bill to amend the District of H.R. 4693: Mrs. DEMINGS. Means. Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the Dis- 5940. A letter from the Chief, Publications H.R. 4837: Mr. PANETTA. trict of Columbia to establish the rate of pay H.R. 4843: Mr. DEUTCH. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue of the Chief Financial Officer of the District H.R. 5160: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only of Columbia; to the Committee on Oversight H.R. 5161: Ms. MATSUI, Ms. LEE, and Ms. rule — Guidance on the Contribution Limits and Government Reform. JAYAPAL. Applicable to ABLE Accounts under Section By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Ms. 529A [Notice 2018-62] received August 8, 2018, H.R. 5162: Ms. JAYAPAL and Mr. PERL- CLARKE of New York, Ms. ROYBAL- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law MUTTER. ALLARD, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- H.R. 5163: Ms. JAYAPAL. CARBAJAL): mittee on Ways and Means. H.R. 6671. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- H.R. 5621: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. MCGOVERN, 5941. A letter from the Chief, Publications enue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. WOODALL. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue against tax for rent paid on the personal res- H.R. 5671: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- idence of the taxpayer; to the Committee on ROSEN, Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto Rico, ulation and removal of temporary regula- Ways and Means. Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. NEWHOUSE, tions — Partnership Representative under Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. FASO. f the Centralized Partnership Audit Regime H.R. 5986: Mrs. LESKO and Ms. MCSALLY. and Election to Apply the Centralized Part- CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 5996: Mr. POSEY and Mrs. DEMINGS. nership Audit Regime [TD 9839] (RIN: 1545- STATEMENT H.R. 6010: Mr. RATCLIFFE. BN41) received August 9, 2018, pursuant to 5 Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 6016: Mr. MOULTON. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. H.R. 6085: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. the Rules of the House of Representa- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on H.R. 6086: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. Ways and Means. tives, the following statements are sub- JAYAPAL, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. YARMUTH, and f mitted regarding the specific powers Mr. KHANNA. granted to Congress in the Constitu- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON H.R. 6097: Mr. DEFAZIO. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 6108: Mr. HUNTER. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS joint resolution. H.R. 6180: Mr. SERRANO. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of By Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER: H.R. 6224: Mr. HIMES and Ms. TENNEY. committees were delivered to the Clerk H.R. 6669. H.R. 6263: Mr. COFFMAN. for printing and reference to the proper Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6269: Mr. FLORES and Mr. MARCHANT. calendar, as follows: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6270: Ms. LOFGREN. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18. ´ ´ Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- H.R. 6288: Miss GONZALEZ-COLON of Puerto By Ms. NORTON: ural Resources. H.R. 2591. A bill to amend Rico. H.R. 6670. H.R. 6390: Miss GONZA´ LEZ-COLO´ N of Puerto the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Congress has the power to enact this legis- Act to modernize the funding of wildlife con- Rico. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 6410: Mr. SUOZZI and Mr. PERLMUTTER. servation, and for other purposes; with an clause 17 of section 8 of article I of the H.R. 6416: Mr. GOTTHEIMER. amendment (Rept. 115–899). Referred to the Constitution. H.R. 6417: Mr. MARCHANT and Mr. PALAZZO. Committee of the Whole House on the state By Mr. PETERS: of the Union. H.R. 6671. H.R. 6451: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 6469: Mr. YARMUTH and Mr. ural Resources. H.R. 6038. A bill to establish lation pursuant to the following: ARRINGTON. a procedure for the conveyance of certain Article I, Section 8 H.R. 6482: Mr. BIGGS. Federal property around the Dickinson Res- H.R. 6495: Ms. LOFGREN and Mr. TAYLOR. f ervoir in the State of North Dakota; with an H.R. 6506: Mr. SESSIONS. amendment (Rept. 115–900). Referred to the ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 6517: Mr. HIGGINS of New York and Committee of the Whole House on the state Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. of the Union. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 6545: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. MOULTON, Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- and Mr. KENNEDY. tions, as follows: ural Resources. H.R. 6039. A bill to establish H.R. 6578: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. YOUNG of a procedure for the conveyance of certain H.R. 120: Mr. WEBER of Texas. Alaska, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and Ms. NOR- Federal property around the Jamestown Res- H.R. 367: Mr. CLOUD. TON. H.R. 592: Mr. LEWIS of Georgia and Mr. MI- ervoir in the State of North Dakota, and for H.R. 6611: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania. other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. New York, Mr. FITZPATRICK, and Mr. CARSON H.R. 1038: Mr. STEWART. 115–901). Referred to the Committee of the of Indiana. H.R. 1171: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Whole House on the state of the Union. ABLAN H.R. 1218: Mr. TAYLOR. H.R. 6665: Mr. S . f H.R. 1279: Mr. HULTGREN. H. Res. 370: Mr. LYNCH. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1318: Mr. STEWART and Ms. BORDALLO. H. Res. 523: Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1552: Mr. DAVIDSON. H. Res. 975: Mr. SUOZZI. Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 1661: Mr. ROE of Tennessee and Mr. H. Res. 1034: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. MESSER, bills and resolutions of the following DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia.

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Vol. 164 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2018 No. 134 Senate The Senate met at 1 and 1 second U.S. SENATE, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL WEDNES- p.m. and was called to order by the PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, DAY, AUGUST 15, 2018, AT 12 Honorable TOM COTTON, a Senator from Washington, DC, August 14, 2018. NOON the State of Arkansas. To the Senate: f Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby pore. Under the previous order, the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING appoint the Honorable TOM COTTON, a Sen- Senate stands adjourned until Wednes- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE ator from the State of Arkansas, to perform day, August 15, 2018, at 12 noon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the duties of the Chair. clerk will please read a communication ORRIN G. HATCH, Thereupon, the Senate, at 1 and 25 to the Senate from the President pro President pro tempore. seconds p.m., adjourned until Wednes- day, August 15, at 12 noon. tempore (Mr. HATCH). Mr. COTTON thereupon assumed the The senior assistant legislative clerk Chair as Acting President pro tempore. read the following letter:

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REMEMBERING SHIRLEY ANN Larry Pearson of Glenwood, Iowa on the very human services to the poor and disadvan- BYARD special occasion of their 50th wedding anni- taged, promote social justice, peace, human versary. They were married on June 15, 1968 dignity, self-determination, and self-sufficiency HON. BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN in Chicago, Illinois. in accordance with the Gospel and Catholic OF NEW JERSEY Marlene and Larry’s lifelong commitment to social justice teachings. Throughout her long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES each other and their family truly embodies career, Mrs. Iacino has successfully carried Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- out this selfless mission. Mr. Speaker, I stand versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Mon- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ries. May their commitment grow even strong- terey and the entirety of California’s 20th Dis- rise today to honor the life of Shirley Ann er, as they continue to love, cherish, and trict in expressing our gratitude for Theresa Byard, who passed away on August 5, 2018. honor one another for many years to come. ‘‘Terrie’’ Iacino’s many years of meritorious Mrs. Byard was born in Scotland County, Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple service. North Carolina on November 13, 1940 as one on their 50th year together and I wish them f of nine daughters of Clyde and Pauline Ben- many more. I ask that my colleagues in the nett. She graduated from West Badin High United States House of Representatives join STAND UP FOR U.S. WORKERS School, Badin, NC in 1958. Mrs. Byard at- me in congratulating them on this momentous tended Barber-Scotia College and Winston occasion. HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO Salem State University and received her un- dergraduate degree from Rutgers University in f SABLAN OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 1972. While attending Winston Salem State, RECOGNIZING THERESA ‘‘TERRIE’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Byard participated in the Woolworth IACINO Lunch Counter protests during the Civil Rights Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Movement. HON. JIMMY PANETTA Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, the recently an- Mrs. Byard came to Trenton in 1962 and OF CALIFORNIA nounced decision to lay off ‘‘temporarily’’ hun- later worked for the City of Trenton for 30 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dreds of U.S. workers at the Imperial Pacific years. She retired in 2002 as the Program Co- Tuesday, August 14, 2018 International casino construction site in the ordinator for the Office on Aging. Prior to that Northern Mariana Islands raises serious con- Mrs. Byard held numerous positions in the Mr. PANETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cerns about the use of foreign labor at this city, state, and nonprofit sectors. recognize Theresa ‘‘Terrie’’ Iacino on the oc- project. Pacific Rim, the contractor, announced Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Byard was a lifetime casion of her retirement from her position as the lay-off in July pending ‘‘contract renegoti- member of the N.A.A.C.P., member of the Na- the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of ations.’’ Meanwhile, work will go on, using for- tional Political Congress of Black Women, the Diocese of Monterey. Mrs. Iacino leaves eign workers with H–2B visas to replace the member of the Urban League Guild of Metro- behind a legacy of dedicated public service. U.S. workers. politan Trenton and Delta Sigma Theta Soror- Mrs. Iacino was born in Denver, Colorado Even half-finished, the Imperial Pacific Inter- ity, Inc. She was also a long-time member of and obtained her bachelor’s degree in 1972 national casino has lifted the economy of the the Bronzettes, Inc. in affiliation with the New from Loyola Marymount University. Mrs. Iacino Marianas. So, local news has focused on re- Jersey Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs. worked as an administrator for the Catholic Di- assuring the public that work to complete the Mrs. Byard was also a devoted and faithful ocese of San Jose for twenty-five years. She casino and its associated resort would con- member of Shiloh Baptist Church. While with also taught elementary school at St. tinue. But these reassurances mean little to family in Maryland, she fellowshipped at Com- Alphonsus School in East Los Angeles and the U.S. workers who have lost their jobs, or munity of Hope A.M.E. Church in Temple Hills. junior high in Cupertino, California. Mrs. Iacino to their families. I am grateful for Mrs. Byard’s work in the later served as the first Director of Step of Sil- It also raises the question of why the U.S. Trenton area. Not only was she a loving wife, icon Valley, spearheaded the campaign to cut Department of Labor, as it has reported to me, and proud mother and grandmother, she was poverty at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara issued 1,668 foreign labor certifications to Im- also a faithful and uplifting presence for her County, and assumed the position of Execu- perial Pacific International to hire the H–2B entire community—particularly seniors. I per- tive Director of Catholic Charities of the Dio- visa holders, who are now taking the jobs of sonally found her to be remarkably generous cese of Monterey in 2012. U.S. workers in apparent contravention of U.S. in her kindness to everyone she encountered. During her tenure, Mrs. Iacino was instru- labor law. Mr. Speaker, frankly, we need more Shirley mental in upgrading the Catholic Charities of Labor issued these foreign labor certifi- Ann Byards. I am happy that she leaves a the Diocese of Monterey’s technology system. cations to Imperial Pacific International (IPI) shining example for future generations to emu- These upgrades included the installation of despite the history of occupational safety and late. It is an honor to share with the United vital programs and a redesign of the organiza- health and wage and hour violations that the States House of Representatives the memory tion’s website. In addition, Mrs. Iacino rede- Department previously uncovered at this job of Shirley. The Trenton community, and in fact signed and expanded Catholic Charities Fam- site. our nation as a whole, was made better ily Supportive Services, a program that pro- In May 2017, after a worker fell to his death through her selfless work and tireless service. vides council for lower income families on and multiple other, serious workplace injuries With that, on behalf of my constituents in achieving financial stability. Mrs. Iacino also were treated at the local hospital, the Occupa- the greater Trenton area, I ask that my col- extended aid to immigrant families seeking tional Safety and Health Administration pro- leagues join me in commemorating the won- lawful long-term residence in the United States posed $193,750 in penalties for three of IPI’s derful life and legacy of Shirley Ann Byard. by expanding the organization’s Immigration construction subcontractors. f and Citizenship programs. In March 2018, the Department finalized TRIBUTE TO MARLENE AND In addition to her position with Catholic settlements with IPI subcontractors of $13.9 LARRY PEARSON Charities, Mrs. Iacino has dedicated herself to million for unpaid wages and liquidated dam- other community causes. She has served as a ages owed to over 2,400 employees. HON. DAVID YOUNG member of the National Board of the Emer- In addition to these violations of the Occu- gency Food and Shelter Program, where she pational Safety and Health Act and the Fair OF IOWA fought to provide food and shelter assistance Labor Standards Act, a raid of the site by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to residents in need in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Federal Bureau of Investigation also revealed Tuesday, August 14, 2018 San Luis Obispo, and San Benito counties. that the subcontractors had been unlawfully Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise The mission of Catholic Charities of the Dio- employing persons who were admitted to the today to recognize and honor Marlene and cese of Monterey is to provide specified United States from China as tourists.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14AU8.001 E14AUPT1 E1148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 14, 2018 This record in itself should have raised red tion jobs on offer. President Trump signed my had begun the process of applying for foreign flags at the U.S. Department of Labor. But the bill into law in August 2017. It became U.S. labor certifications from the U.S. Department underlying purpose and process for foreign Public Law 115–53. of Labor with the intent to secure H–2B visas labor certification seems also in this case to IPI quickly responded to these new con- and hire foreign construction workers. Nomi- have been subverted. straints by hiring Pacific Rim, a U.S.-based nally, these foreign workers were to buttress, In order to obtain foreign labor certifications, firm, to continue construction of the casino. not replace Pacific Rim’s U.S. workforce. In- which are a prerequisite to applying for an H– And Pacific Rim president and owner Keith stead, U.S. workers have now lost their jobs, 2B visa, an employer must attest that the job Stewart announced to the Guam Daily Post replaced by foreign workers. Attestations to in question will be offered to any qualified and that he was looking to hire hundreds of skilled the U.S. Department of Labor that U.S. work- available U.S. worker who applies or is re- U.S. tradesmen for the work. I include in the ers would not be laid off and replaced with for- ferred for the job opportunity. And in order to RECORD comments from Edward Deleon Guer- eign workers have not proven true. Assur- obtain an H–2B visa, an employer must attest rero, Executive Director of the Commonwealth ances by the Governor to keep watch on the that they have not laid off and will not lay off Casino Commission, who reacted positively to Imperial Pacific job site seem hollow in light of any similarly employed U.S. worker, unless this news in an interview with KSPN-TV in recent events. the layoff is for lawful, job-related reasons and January 2018: This must stop. unless all H–2B workers are laid off first. The Reporter: IPI is currently in contractual The people of the Northern Mariana Islands, present lay-offs of U.S. workers, while work conversations with a new construction com- whom I represent, are tired of having outside, continues using H–2B workers, cannot be con- pany, Pacific Rim, to finish the resort. foreign interests time-after-time give our is- Guerrero: We are more confident when we sistent with these employer attestations. are dealing with a U.S. construction com- lands a black eye by skirting the law, cutting Let us look at the history of the Imperial Pa- pany. corners on safety, playing fast and loose with cific International worksite: Reporter: IPI’s previous, Chinese-based the rules and thinking they can get away with In fiscal year 2016 the Marianas experi- construction companies brought in illegal it, beholden only to their bottom line and a enced a labor crisis, when the annual, numer- construction workers and ultimately caused handful of high-ranking local officials. ical cap was reached for the Commonwealth progress on the building to come to a stand- The U.S. Department of Labor, after ena- Only Transitional Worker (CW) program. For still, once the FBI realized what was going bling IPI by granting 1,668 foreign labor certifi- the first time the Department of Homeland Se- on. Guerrero hopes to avoid, quote, ‘another fiasco like that from happening again.’ cations, must take immediate action to step up curity stopped accepting applications for this Guerrero: Definitely do not want to see a enforcement and ensure IPI maintains abso- foreign labor program, unique to the Marianas. repeat of that. lute compliance with U.S. law. As the Government Accountability Office ex- Reporter: This time around, however, the f plained in a 2017 report commissioned by work will be done with mostly U.S. based Senate Energy and Natural Resources Com- workers. TRIBUTE TO VERLENE AND DEAN Guerrero: It is my understanding that all, ARCHER mittee Chairman LISA MURKOWSKI, Ranking I mean, most, if not all of the workers are Member MARIA CANTWELL, and I: U.S. construction workers. Demand for foreign workers in the CNMI In March, Pacific Rim held a job fair on HON. DAVID YOUNG exceeded the available number of CW–1 per- Guam, which drew enthusiastic response from OF IOWA mits in 2016—many approved for workers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from China and workers in construction oc- U.S. workers, who expressed a willingness to cupations. The construction of a new casino move to Saipan for new work opportunities Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in Saipan is a key factor in this demand. and the chance to earn overtime and per Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise In fact, GAO reported, the demand for for- diem, in addition to their regular pay. At the today to recognize and congratulate Verlene eign workers jumped from 9,188 in 2014 to a fair Pacific Rim General Superintendent Tony and Dean Archer of Orient, Iowa on the very number exceeding the 2016 cap of 13,299, al- Costa confirmed to the Post that his company special occasion of their 70th wedding anni- most entirely because of the demand for con- wanted to have around 500 U.S. workers on versary. struction workers. The result was to crowd out the IPI site. Verlene and Dean’s lifelong commitment to Marianas Governor Ralph Torres even testi- established, local businesses, who employed each other and their family truly embodies our fied with pride before the Senate Energy and CW workers and to force long-time foreign Iowa values. As they reflect on their 70th anni- Natural Resources Committee on February 6 workers, who had demonstrated value to our versary, may their commitment grow even of this year about the turnaround: economy and established roots in our commu- stronger, as they continue to love, cherish, I’m proud to announce that because of nity, to return home. and honor one another for many years to Not only was this crush of construction learning of an issue that was experienced last year, we have signed U.S. contractors to come. workers at the casino site economically and finish the hotel of the casino that was Mr. Speaker I commend this great couple socially disruptive, it also did not jibe with the signed, I believe, less than a month ago that on their 70th year together and I wish them rules for the CW program. CW permits are will be hiring more U.S. workers to finish many more. I ask that my colleagues in the only available to employers of foreign workers the construction of the hotel site. United States House of Representatives join who are ineligible for any other U.S. work visa. The Governor also said IPI intended to com- me in congratulating them on this momentous Although some of the casino construction plete construction by August 2018 and as- occasion and in wishing them both nothing but workers held CW permits (and some were em- sured the Committee that his administration continued success. ployed illegally, having entered as tourists), we was closely monitoring labor conditions at the f now know that these workers could well have site. It should be noted, too, that the original received H–2B visas. Because, as the U.S. casino license agreement included the stated ACKNOWLEDGING MS. JENY WALK- Department of Labor has reported, it issued objective to have permanent U.S. residents be ER UPON HER RETIREMENT AS 1,668 H–2B foreign labor certifications to IPI. at least 65 percent of all employees—an ob- CEMETERY DIRECTOR AT MOUN- To end further abuse of the CW program jective that has not been met. TAIN HOME NATIONAL CEME- and to protect the interests of local businesses The Governor’s testimony came at the hear- TERY in my district and their long-term workers and ing held to consider the Northern Mariana Is- their families, I introduced legislation that, lands U.S. Workforce Act, legislation that HON. DAVID P. ROE among other provisions, prohibited any further Chairman MURKOWSKI and I had jointly intro- OF TENNESSEE use of CW permits for new construction work- duced to incentivize the hiring of U.S. workers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ers in the Marianas. Chairman MURKOWSKI ob- in the Marianas. President Trump signed the Tuesday, August 14, 2018 served at her committee’s hearing on my bill, Act into law on July 24. Among other new pro- H.R. 339, that this bar on the use of CW per- tections for U.S. workers, Public Law 115–218 Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I rise mits for new construction workers was in her extends to the CW program the requirement today to acknowledge Ms. Jeny Walker upon view the most important provision. Not only for prior U.S. Department of Labor labor certifi- her retirement as Cemetery Director at Moun- did it curb the abuse of the CW permit, but it cations, a stipulation the Governor, the Mari- tain Home National Cemetery. Ms. Walker was also meant to force the federal govern- anas Legislature, and our business community was named Director of Mountain Home Na- ment to make the determination, through the all rightly agreed to. tional Cemetery effective July 27, 2015. She foreign labor certification process, of whether Despite all these efforts and assurances to was responsible for all burial, maintenance U.S. workers were available for any construc- U.S. workers, however, at the same time IPI and administrative operations at the facility.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14AU8.004 E14AUPT1 August 14, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1149 Prior to this assignment, Ms. Walker served as From that moment, EJ’s service and dedica- Owens, Louis Green, John Hall and Samuel Assistant Director of Dallas-Fort Worth Na- tion to the Merced community never wavered. Johns founded the historic First African Meth- tional Cemetery from August 2014. She com- While he established himself as a mainstay in odist Episcopal Church in her living room; pleted the National Cemetery Administration’s the business community, EJ’s focus continued Whereas the date of August 15, 2018, comprehensive, year-long Cemetery Director to be service. He has been a member of the marks the 200th Birthday of this remarkable Intern Program in August 2014. 3rd degree and 4th degree Knights of Colum- woman; and Jeny is a pillar of her community and has bus Council 2384 for over six decades. He Now Therefore I declare and hereby recog- brought much peace and comfort to Veterans has served Merced with integrity and honor nize August 15, 2018 to be Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ and their families in the entire Northeastern through the Merced City Chamber of Com- Mason Day in the 44th Congressional District Tennessee region. She has led significant im- merce, Merced Little League, and as Ambas- of California. provement and expansion efforts at the ceme- sador for the City Council of Merced. tery to include an expansion project that dou- EJ also served on many advisory boards in f bles the size of the cemetery and will provide Merced County. EJ’s tireless leadership as an additional 50 years of gravesite availability chairman of the advisory committee for Meas- TRIBUTE TO LOUISE AND JOHN for veterans and their families. She also led ure C was instrumental in passing the meas- HART her team to a recent National Cemetery Ad- ure, which is expected to raise millions for the ministration Organizational Assessment and police and fire departments in Merced. Improvement award for exemplary perform- EJ has also been instrumental in restoring HON. DAVID YOUNG ance in key management and operational several historic buildings in Merced that were OF IOWA areas such as customer service, cemetery slated for destruction. Historic sites such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service, and access to information. Jeny’s en- Bob Hart Square and Our Lady of Mercy Tuesday, August 14, 2018 during legacy includes a book she published Catholic Church, still stand today because of about Mountain Home National Cemetery enti- EJ’s unwavering leadership. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise tled, A Book of Heroes: Discover Their Story, EJ’s service to his community has always today to recognize and honor Louise and John Honor Their Sacrifice. In her three years as been backed by his lovely family. EJ married Hart of Winterset, Iowa on the very special oc- the Cemetery Director at Mountain Home, his high school sweetheart Evelyn Weres in casion of their 60th wedding anniversary. Jeny was driven to serve veterans and their June of 1950. Together, EJ and Evelyn have Their lifelong commitment to each other and families. She was a VA ambassador in the five children, ten grandchildren, and nine great their family truly embodies Iowa’s values. As community and was led by the principles of grandchildren, who will carry on the family’s the years pass, may their love continue to servant leadership. When several headstones great legacy. grow even stronger and may they continue to and monuments were vandalized at Old Gray At the spry age of eighty-seven years old, love, cherish, and honor one another for many Cemetery in Knoxville, Jeny organized a group EJ continues to serve his community however more years to come. of employee volunteers to spend a Saturday he can, guided by the same three principles Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple afternoon to share their expertise and repair that have followed him throughout his life: God on their 60 years together and I wish them the broken monuments and reset the family, and his Catholic faith. many more. I ask that my colleagues in the headstones. This is a testament to the special Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join United States House of Representatives join kind of person Jeny is. me in honoring the exceptional life of Elmer me in congratulating them on this momentous I include in the RECORD a message Jeny Joseph Lorenzi. I wish him and Catholic Char- occasion. wrote her colleagues upon retirement: ities of Merced the best as he is recognized Long ago and far away, working in my first cemetery as an intern, I found this on a for his contributions to our community. f f headstone. I’ve kept it and read it often be- SALUTING SPC. CLAUDIA cause it eloquently states exactly what I feel: Remember me. Think of me. Love me as HONORING THE EXTRAORDINARY BRODEUR FOR HER DEPLOY- you do now. Essentially nothing changes by LIFE OF BRIDGETT ‘‘BIDDY’’ MENT WITH THE U.S. ARMY RE- my leaving. If I were to ask anything of you, MASON SERVES it’s that you pray I will have more time than I think I do. More time with family. More HON. NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGA´ N time having fun. More time to live. Much HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK OF CALIFORNIA love for each of you, Jeny. OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am grateful for Jeny’s service to veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and wish her peace. She is in my prayers and Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in the prayers of so many. I’d also like to Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, I rise today thank the National Cemetery Administration for to commemorate the extraordinary life of Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sharing Jeny’s background. Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason and to declare August honor Spc. Claudia Brodeur as she deploys to f 15, 2018 to be Biddy Mason Day in Califor- Africa as a member of the United States Army Reserves. HONORING ELMER JOSEPH nia’s 44th Congressional District. Spc. Brodeur, well-known by her community ‘‘ALMO’’ LORENZI Whereas on August 15, 1818, Bridgett ‘‘Biddy’’ Mason was born into slavery in Han- as a cheerful manager at the Pearl Street Pub cock County Georgia. in Watertown, New York, is off to Africa for her HON. JIM COSTA Whereas at the age of 15, Biddy was given deployment as a proud member of the U.S. OF CALIFORNIA to the Smith family as a wedding present and Army Reserves. A true patriot dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved from Mississippi to Utah, and eventu- both her local community and to her country, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 ally San Bernardino, California; Spc. Brodeur will join the Combined Joint Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Whereas with the help of friends in Cali- Task Force—Horn of Africa (CJTF–HOA). honor Elmer Joseph ‘‘EJ’’ Lorenzi, an upstand- fornia and despite challenges, Biddy Mason Under the CJTF–HOA, the United States ing member of the Merced community, who gained knowledge of her rights and fought to works with its African partner nations to has been recognized as ‘‘Man of the Year’’ for be freed from slavery; counter violent extremist organizations in East the 2018 Harvest of Hope by Catholic Char- Whereas 10 years after obtaining her free- Africa, as well as build defense capability ities of Merced. dom, Biddy Mason became a midwife, earning among its East African partners. Spc. Brodeur EJ was born on May 18, 1931 at Mercy enough money to purchase her first piece of will support this important mission as a mem- Hospital in Merced to Giuseppe and Rita property on north Spring Street in Downtown ber of an attachment to the 403rd Civil Affairs Bernardi Lorenzi. Within a few, short years, it Los Angeles where she served her commu- Battalion in support of the Combined Task became clear that EJ was destined for an ex- nity; Force’s mobilization and deployment efforts. traordinary life of serving others. His life-long Whereas Biddy Mason became one of the On behalf of New York’s 21st district, I want dedication to service began at the age of 10, first real estate moguls in Los Angeles and a to join Spc. Brodeur’s family and friends in when EJ played the accordion for the United stellar businesswoman; wishing her well in Africa, and extend my Service Organization to help raise money for Whereas in 1862 Biddy Mason, along with thanks for her dedicated service to the United war bonds. John Ballard, Jeremiah Redding, Charles States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14AU8.006 E14AUPT1 E1150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 14, 2018 INTRODUCTION OF THE DISTRICT HONORING CAPTAIN JOSEPH O. Whereas as the country’s largest primary OF COLUMBIA CHIEF FINANCIAL QUINTANA care network, health centers are the health OFFICER SALARY HOME RULE care home for 27,000,000 Americans in over ACT HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM 10,000 communities across the Nation, and 1 OF NEW MEXICO in every 12 people in the United States gets HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his or her care in a health center; OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Whereas health centers are a critical ele- Tuesday, August 14, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of the health system, serving both rural Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New and urban populations, and often providing the Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor only accessible and dependable source of pri- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- Captain Joseph O. Quintana of the United mary care in their communities; duced the District of Columbia Chief Financial States Navy, who is retiring this month after a Whereas nationwide, health centers serve 1 Officer Salary Home Rule Act. This bill would distinguished 25 year career. Captain Quin- in every 6 residents of rural areas; Whereas give the District of Columbia the authority to tana has spent the last quarter century serving every day, health centers develop new ap- set the pay of the D.C. Chief Financial Officer our country in a variety of reserve and active proaches to integrating a wide range of serv- (CFO). There is no reason the District should duty leadership roles in the logistics, fuels, ices beyond primary care, including oral not have the authority to set the wage of a and transportation fields. health, vision, behavioral health, and phar- local official who is paid with local funds. Captain Quintana received his Bachelor of macy services, to meet the needs and chal- In 2013, Congress enacted a law that gave Business Administration degree from the Uni- lenges of their communities; the District more authority to set the CFO’s versity of New Mexico in 1983. He went on to Whereas health centers are governed by pay. However, Congress did not give D.C. full receive a Master of Science degree in Leader- patient-majority boards, ensuring that the pa- and complete authority over this local matter. ship from the University of Texas at El Paso. tients of each health center are engaged in This bill would give D.C. the authority to set Captain Quintana earned his commission their own health care decisions; the CFO’s pay as it sees fit. The 2013 law through the Navy’s Direct Commissioning Offi- Whereas health centers are locally owned amended the Home Rule Act to change the cer Program in 1993 and completed the Basic and operated small businesses that serve as CFO’s pay from a fixed rate of pay that was Qualification Course at the Navy Supply Corps critical economic engines, helping to power tied to a federal pay schedule to a maximum School in 1995. local economies by generating allowable pay, or ceiling, tied to a federal pay From 2005 to 2006, Captain Quintana $45,600,000,000 in economic impact in some schedule. The ceiling was and is substantially served in Kuwait and Iraq as Charlie Company of the country’s most economically deprived higher than the fixed rate, but the CFO’s pay Commander for Navy Customs Battalion communities; is now $1,000 below the maximum. Papa. In 2007, he served as Interim Fuels Of- Whereas health centers nationally employ I introduced the 2013 bill after a D.C. CFO ficer at FLC Pearl Harbor, responding to a more than 200,000 people, including physi- search committee indicated that the fixed rate large fuel spill. From 2008 to 2011, Captain cians, nurse practitioners, physician assist- of pay was not high enough to attract the best Quintana became the only Navy Officer ever ants, and certified nurse midwives who work talent needed for this complex and demanding assigned as Command Inspector General of as part of multidisciplinary clinical teams de- job. The responsibilities of the CFO, a position Joint Task Force North at Fort Bliss in El signed to treat the whole patient; created by Congress, are unique in the United Paso, Texas. He then served with the Inter- Whereas the health center model continues States. The CFO is extraordinarily powerful national Security Assistance Force in Afghani- to prove an effective means of overcoming and independent. The District cannot obligate stan from 2012 to 2013, where he was Officer- barriers to health care access, including geog- or expend funds without the CFO’s approval, in-Charge of the In-Transit Visibility Cell. In raphy, income, and insurance status, and in and the CFO can be terminated only ‘‘for this role, he was tasked with transporting over doing so, improves health care outcomes and cause.’’ The District needs the authority to be $2 billion worth of vehicles and ammunition to reduces health care system costs; able to pay the rate demanded by the market locations throughout Afghanistan. Whereas health centers reduce overall costs and necessary to retain and attract the best Captain Quintana’s distinguished career has of care by helping manage patients’ chronic CFOs, especially since the District must com- earned him a multitude of honors including the conditions, which keeps them out of costlier pete with the private sector for highly qualified Joint Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious health care settings like hospital emergency CFOs. Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation rooms; This is an important step to increase home Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commenda- Whereas health centers are on the frontlines rule for the District, and I urge my colleagues tion Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, of emerging health care crises, providing ac- to support this bill. and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement cess to care for our Nation’s veterans, ad- f Medal. dressing the opioid epidemic, and responding TRIBUTE TO SUSIE AND TOM Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Captain to public health threats in the wake of natural ENARSON Joseph O. Quintana on his well-deserved re- disasters; tirement and thank him for his career of distin- Whereas National Health Center Week is an HON. DAVID YOUNG guished service to our country. annual celebration that will be held from Au- gust 12, 2018, through August 18, 2018; OF IOWA f Whereas National Health Center Week of- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING NATIONAL HEALTH fers the opportunity to recognize America’s Tuesday, August 14, 2018 CENTER WEEK TO CELEBRATE nearly 1,400 health center organizations with Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise THE LEGACY OF AMERICA’S over 10,400 service delivery sites, their dedi- today to recognize and honor Susie and Tom HEALTH CENTERS AND RECOG- cated staff, board members, patients, and all Enarson of Villisca, Iowa on the very special NIZE THEIR VITAL ROLE IN those responsible for their continued success occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. SHAPING THE PAST, PRESENT, and growth since the first health centers They were married on June 29, 1958 at the AND FUTURE OF AMERICA’S opened their doors more than 50 years ago; Villisca United Methodist Church. HEALTH CARE SYSTEM and Susie and Tom’s lifelong commitment to Whereas during National Health Center each other and their family truly embodies HON. NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGA´ N Week, we celebrate the legacy of America’s Iowa values. As they reflect on their 60th anni- OF CALIFORNIA health centers, and their vital role in shaping versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the past, present, and future of America’s ries. May their commitment grow even strong- health care system. er, as they continue to love, cherish, and Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Now Therefore that the House of Rep- honor one another for many years to come. Ms. BARRAGA´ N. Mr. Speaker, Whereas for resentatives recognizes the week of August Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple over 50 years, community health centers have l2–l8th as National Health Center Week; and on their 60th year together and I wish them provided high-quality, affordable, comprehen- Encourages all Americans to take part in many more. I ask that my colleagues in the sive primary and preventive health care in our this week by visiting their local health center United States House of Representatives join Nation’s underserved communities, delivering and celebrating the important partnership be- me in congratulating them on this momentous value to, and having a significant impact on, tween America’s health centers and the com- occasion. America’s health care system; munities they serve.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A14AU8.011 E14AUPT1 August 14, 2018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1151 TRIBUTE TO DARLENE AND Janelli returned to the San Joaquin Valley, cannot simply be based in nostalgia and tradi- MICHAEL SHELTON where he served as Vicar of Clergy, Rector of tion but, rather, must be grounded in a hope the Cathedral and as Pastor of churches in for the future. HON. DAVID YOUNG Livingston, Porterville, Dinuba, and Planada. It is not enough for us to say thank you. We OF IOWA While serving as Vicar of Clergy, Fr. Janelli must back up those words with deeds. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was honored for his life’s work by Pope John must commit ourselves to protecting these Paul II, who designated Fr. Janelli a Mon- waters and to preserving the majesty of our Tuesday, August 14, 2018 signor for his exceptional devotion to his com- natural resources. We must recognize that our Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise munity. federal government must simply do better—on today to recognize and honor Darlene and Mi- Fr. Janelli officially retired in June of 2008, every day in every way—to value these treas- chael Shelton of Underwood, Iowa on the very but his duty to the Church has never faltered. ures. special occasion of their 50th wedding anni- He has assisted numerous parishes in the Mr. Speaker, there is a saying that change versary. They celebrated their anniversary on Dioceses of Fresno and Sacramento and is inevitable, but progress is optional. Too June 16, 2018. served for some time as Pastor of Yosemite. often, we have seen change that has not Darlene and Michael’s lifelong commitment He currently is the Pastor of Sacred Heart meant progress. Too often we have moved to each other and their family truly embodies Parish in Planada and LeGrand. backward and jeopardized our lifeblood. We Iowa values. As they reflect on their 50th anni- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join must do better. versary, I hope it is filled with happy memo- me in recognizing the career and achieve- Mr. Speaker, today I want to express my ries. May their commitment grow even strong- ments of Fr. Anthony Janelli. His tireless com- gratitude to the Puyallup Tribe for hosting this er, as they continue to love, cherish, and mitment to duty, and his devotion to the important event and for all that they have honor one another for many years to come. Catholic church has enriched the lives of done to strengthen our region for so long. And Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple countless people. There is no doubt that Fr. here in the United States Congress, I want to on their 50th year together and I wish them Janelli has left a lasting impact on our Valley honor—and in the traditional custom, I want to many more. I ask that my colleagues in the for which we are deeply grateful. raise my hands to—every person who partici- United States House of Representatives join f pated in the paddle. me in congratulating them on this momentous f occasion. RECOGNIZING THE PUYALLUP TRIBE AND THE PARTICIPANTS TRIBUTE TO JUDY AND JACK f OF THE 2018 CANOE JOURNEY MCFARLAND HONORING MONSIGNOR ANTHONY JANELLI HON. DEREK KILMER HON. DAVID YOUNG OF WASHINGTON OF IOWA HON. JIM COSTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, August 14, 2018 recognize the Puyallup Tribe and all partici- today to recognize and honor Judy and Jack Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pants in the 2018 Canoe Journey. McFarland of Afton, Iowa on the very special honor the career and achievements of Mon- This annual journey began in 1989 with Na- occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. signor Anthony Janelli, a longtime clergyman tive Americans providing a vital voice in shap- Their lifelong commitment to each other and of the Catholic church, and a lifelong resident ing the State of Washington’s centennial. Now, their family truly embodies Iowa’s values. As of the Central Valley. With over 50 years of all these years later, tribes from Alaska all the the years pass, may their love continue to service to the Church, Fr. Janelli has selflessly way to Willapa Bay have participated in this grow even stronger and may they continue to dedicated his time to the welfare of people in powerful cultural event. love, cherish, and honor one another for many his clergies. Over the last few weeks, thousands of peo- more years to come. Fr. Janelli was born in Visalia, California on ple from dozens of tribes put their canoes in Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple May 22, 1936 to Ermalinda and Joe Janelli. the water and connected with one another. on their 60 years together and I wish them The oldest of four children, Father Janelli’s de- They participated in a celebration of heritage; many more. I ask that my colleagues in the votion to duty and faith quickly became appar- sharing songs, stories, dances, and gifts. United States House of Representatives join ent. After attending George McCann Catholic But, beyond that, they celebrated the theme me in congratulating them on this momentous School and Santa Clara University that sense of Honoring Our Medicine. They gathered to occasion. of duty led Fr. Janelli to enlist in the United honor the medicine of the Salish Sea and the f States Army. During the Cold War, he served waters that have been the lifeblood of past as a Fire Control Officer in a Nike Missile anti- generations and that will be the lifeblood of HONORING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL aircraft battery with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. our future as long as we rise to their chal- CHERUBINI Upon leaving the Army, Fr. Janelli found him- lenge. self devoted to another duty: his Catholic faith. Mr. Speaker, Congressman HECK and I HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK In 1960, Fr. Janelli entered St. John’s Semi- have stood on this floor many times and spo- OF NEW YORK nary of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to be- ken about the importance of Puget Sound, our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come a priest and spread the word of God. nation’s largest estuary. The Sound is an icon Four years later, he was ordained a priest for of our region. It supports treaty rights and Tuesday, August 14, 2018 the diocese of Monterey-Fresno at St. John’s recreation. It supports shellfish growing and Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Cathedral. Since then, Fr. Janelli’s devotion to fisheries. It’s a place where families—including honor the life and memory of Michael his faith and to the people of the communities my own—make memories. It is a legacy Cherubini, who passed away on July 4, 2018. he so nobly served, has never wavered. He passed from generation to generation. It is a Mike lived a life of dedication to his country became an Associate to St. Therese Parish in central part of who we are as Washingtonians. and community. A Vietnam War veteran from Fresno, followed by assignments to churches But this body of water—and others like it—are the U.S. Army, Mike committed his civilian life in Los Banos and Reedley. In 1971, he was at risk. They are threatened. to helping others as a life-time volunteer fire- appointed Pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in The tribes that participated in the Paddle— fighter. Mike served in the Hackensack, New McFarland, and in 1973 he joined the Pastoral and Native American leaders throughout our Jersey, and South Hackensack, New Jersey, Team in Merced where he remained until region—have shown more commitment, more Ambulance and Fire Departments before join- 1980. In 1980, Fr. Janelli sought to further his leadership, more drive, more partnership, and ing the Hague Volunteer Fire Department in devotion to the Catholic faith, and to that end, more passion for recovering this vital body of New York, totaling over 50 years of service. he took a Sabbatical to study Spirituality at water than any other. They have seen our Throughout his career, he held the roles of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. waters as sacred—as givers of life. They have both captain and chief in various departments. However, Fr. Janelli’s heart has always recognized that these waters are a lifeforce. Mike suffered an honorable death while in been with the people of his local community. That they are gifts from the creator. They have the line of duty. He was an exemplary mem- After completing his studies in Spirituality, Fr. recognized that our passion for this medicine ber of his community and his memory will be

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:21 Aug 15, 2018 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A14AU8.019 E14AUPT1 Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Daily Digest Senate Chamber Action Committee Meetings The Senate met at 1:00:01 p.m. in pro forma ses- No committee meetings were held. sion, and adjourned at 1:00:25 p.m. until 12 noon, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. h House of Representatives Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no yea-and-nay Chamber Action votes, and there were no recorded votes. There were Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 3 public no quorum calls. bills, H.R. 6669–6671, were introduced. Page H7754 Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- Additional Cosponsors: Page H7754 journed at 2:03 p.m. Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 2591, to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to modernize the funding Committee Meetings of wildlife conservation, and for other purposes, with No hearings were held. an amendment (H. Rept. 115–899); H.R. 6038, to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the Dick- Joint Meetings inson Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, with No joint committee meetings were held. an amendment (H. Rept. 115–900); and f H.R. 6039, to establish a procedure for the conveyance of certain Federal property around the COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR WEDNESDAY, Jamestown Reservoir in the State of North Dakota, AUGUST 15, 2018 and for other purposes, with an amendment (H. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Rept. 115–901). Page H7754 Senate Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Poe (TX) to act as Speaker Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks, to hold hearings to examine national pro tempore for today. Page H7753 parks legislation, 4 p.m., SD–366. Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest Chaplain, Rev. Michael Wilker, Lutheran House Church of the Reformation, Washington, DC. No hearings are scheduled. Page H7753

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12 noon, Wednesday, August 15 9 a.m., Friday, August 17

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will resume consider- Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma ses- ation of the nomination of A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., sion at 9 a.m. of South Carolina, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit, and vote on the motion to invoke clo- ture on the nomination at 5:30 p.m. (Senate will recess following consideration of the nomination of A. Marvin Quattlebaum, Jr., until 2:15 p.m. for their re- spective party conferences.)

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E1150 Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho, Northern Mariana Norton, Eleanor Holmes, The District of Columbia, Islands, E1147 Barraga´ n, Nanette Diaz, Calif., E1149, E1150 E1150 Stefanik, Elise M., N.Y., E1149, E1151 Ca´ rdenas, Tony, Calif., E1152 Panetta, Jimmy, Calif., E1147 Watson Coleman, Bonnie, N.J., E1147 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1149, E1151 Roe, David P., Tenn., E1148 Young, David, Iowa, E1147, E1148, E1149, E1150, E1151, Kilmer, Derek, Wash., E1151 E1151, E1152

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