Congressional Record United States Th of America PROCEEDINGS and DEBATES of the 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, SECOND SESSION

Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 No. 141 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- tation and Infrastructure on September 14, called to order by the Speaker pro tem- nal stands approved. 2016. pore (Mr. HOLDING). Sincerely, f BILL SHUSTER, f Chairman. Enclosures. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMITTEE RESOLUTION PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. The LEASE—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AUSTIN, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Chair will lead the House in the Pledge TX fore the House the following commu- of Allegiance. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation nication from the Speaker: The SPEAKER pro tempore led the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, WASHINGTON, DC, Pledge of Allegiance as follows: September 19, 2016. appropriations are authorized for a lease of I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the up to 219,000 rentable square feet of space for I hereby appoint the Honorable GEORGE United States of America, and to the Repub- the Department of the Treasury, Internal HOLDING to act as Speaker pro tempore on lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Revenue Service National Office currently this day. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. located at 1821 Director’s Boulevard in Aus- PAUL D. RYAN, tin, Texas at a proposed total annual cost of Speaker of the House of Representatives. f $8,103,000 for a lease term of up to 15 years, f a prospectus for which is attached to and in- COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF cluded in this resolution. PRAYER Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- thority to execute an interim lease for all Reverend Michael Wilker, Church of TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE the Reformation, Washington, D.C., of- tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution of the new lease. fered the following prayer: The SPEAKER pro tempore laid before the House the following commu- Provided that, the Administrator of General God of earth and air, water and fire, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply height and depth, we pray for those nication from the Chair of the Com- an overall utilization rate of 190 square feet who work in danger, who rush in to mittee on Transportation and Infra- or less per person, except that, if the Admin- bring hope and help and comfort when structure; which was read and, without istrator determines that the overall utiliza- others flee to safety, whose mission is objection, referred to the Committee tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- on Appropriations: trator shall provide an explanatory state- to seek and save, serve and protect, ment to the Committee on Transportation HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- and whose presence embodies the pro- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND tection of the Good Shepherd. resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- INFRASTRUCTURE, Thank you for the first responders in thority provided in this resolution. Washington, DC, September 14, 2016. each community including the United Provided that, except for interim leases as Hon. PAUL RYAN, described above, the Administrator may not States Capitol Police. Give them cau- Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, tion and concern for one another, so enter into any leases that are below pro- The Capitol, Washington, DC. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any that in safety they may do what must DEAR MR. SPEAKER: On September 14, 2016, of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- be done under Your watchful eye. pursuant to section 3307 of Title 40, United cluded in the prospectus that would result in Support them in their courage and States Code, the Committee on Transpor- an overall utilization rate of 190 square feet dedication that they may continue to tation and Infrastructure met in open ses- or higher per person. save lives, ease pain, and mend the sion to consider 20 resolutions included in Provided that, to the maximum extent the General Services Administration’s Cap- torn fabric of lives and social order. practicable, the Administrator shall include ital Investment and Leasing Programs. in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. In the spirit of justice, love, and hu- The Committee continues to work to re- Provided further, that the Administrator mility we pray. duce the cost of federal property and leases. shall require that the delineated area of the Amen. Of the 20 resolutions considered, the four procurement is identical to the delineated construction projects include federal court- f area included in the prospectus, except that, houses consistent with existing funding, and if the Administrator determines that the de- THE JOURNAL the 16 lease prospectuses include significant lineated area of the procurement should not reductions of leased space. In total, these be identical to the delineated area included The SPEAKER pro tempore. The resolutions represent $154 million in avoided in the prospectus, the Administrator shall Chair has examined the Journal of the lease costs and offsets. provide an explanatory statement to the last day’s proceedings and announces I have enclosed copies of the resolutions Committee on Transportation and Infra- to the House his approval thereof. adopted by the Committee on Transpor- structure of the House of Representatives

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

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AUSTIN, TX

Prospectus Number: PTX-01-AUI7 Congressional District: 35

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 219,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of space for the Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS) National Office, currently located in leased space al 1821 Director's Boulevard in Austin, TX.

The lease will provide continued housing for IRS and will improve office and overall space utilization rates (UR) from 129 to 125 usable square feet (USF) per person and from 197 to 190 USF per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: Internal Revenue Service Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 206,000 (Current RSF/USF "'" 1.08) Estimated Maximum RSF: 219,000 (Proposed RSF/USF:.::: 1.15) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 197 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 190 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 15 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 4/30/18 Delineated Area: Delineated area bounded by: Nonh- E. Ben White Blvd South - E. William Cannon Dr. to McKinney Falls Pkwy to State Hwy 183 East- Hwy 183 West- 1-35 Number of Official Parking Spaces: 0 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $37.00/RSF Estimated Total Annual Cose: $8,103,000

l This estimate is for fiscal year 2017 and may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and a., a basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. ? -New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AUSTIN~ TX

Prospectus Number: PTX-Ol-AU17 Congressional District: 35

Current Total Annual Cost: $4,422,000 (Lease effective 5/0l/2008)

Acquisition Strategy

In order to maximize the nexibility in acquiring space to house IRS, GSA may issue a single, multiple-award solicitation that will allow oflerors to provide blocks of space able to meet requirements in whole or in part. All offers must provide space consistent with the delineated area defined by this prospectus.

Justification

The IRS has a long-tenn need for space in southeast Austin to meet the agency mission of providing toll-free tax assistance, collection services, and post-processing compliance examinations of individual tax returns, and has a need to remain near the main IRS Submission Processing Campus and other nearby IRS facilities located in Austin.

Summary of Energy Compliance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star perfonnance rating of 75 or higher.

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AUSTIN, TX

Prospectus Number: PTX-Ol-AU17 Congressional District: 35

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as arc necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

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310

6,953

3,097

2,116 5,603

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190,701

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, FRESNO, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include CA an overall utilization rate of 129 square feet in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated appropriations are authorized for a lease of trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, up to 196,000 rentable square feet of space, in- ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- cluding 800 parking spaces, for the Depart- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not ment of the Treasury, Internal Revenue resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included Service currently located at 855 M Street and thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall 1325 Broadway Street in Fresno, California provide an explanatory statement to the at a proposed total annual cost of $6,860,000 Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- for a lease term of up to 15 years, a pro- described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives spectus for which is attached to and included enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded the prospectus that would result in an Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution overall utilization rate of 129 square feet or other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FRESNO,CA

Prospectus Number: PCA-01-FR 17 Congressional District: 16

Executive Summary

The U.S. Geneml Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 196,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of space to house support activities for the Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Compliance Services and Identity Theft Divisions, currently located at 855 M Street and 1325 Broadway Street in Fresno, CA.

The proposed lease will enable the IRS to provide continued housing, as well as provide more modem, streamlined, and efficient operations for these divisions. It will improve space utilization, as the office utilization rate will improve from 89 to 70 usable square feet (USF) per person, and the oveml1 utilization mte from 164 to 129 USF per person, resulting in the IRS being housed in approximately 34,422 RSF less space than it has at the current locations to be replaced. In the absence ofthis reduction, the status quo cost of continued occupancy at the proposed market rental rate would be $8,064,770 per year.

Description

Occupant: Internal Revenue Service Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 230,422 (Current RSF/USF "" 1.06) Estimated Maximum RSF: 196,000 (Proposed RSF/USF"'" 1.15) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 34,422 (Reduction) Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 164 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 129 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 15 Years Expiration Dates of Current Lease: 11/3012018 and 10/0312018 Delineated Area: City of Fresno CBA North: Divisadero Street South: Highway CA-41 East: R Street West: H Street to Stanislaus Street to Highway CA-99 1 Number of Parking Spaces : 800 Scoring: Operating lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $35.00 !RSF

1The parking requirement includes 799 parking spaces for IRS employee.~ due to shift work at this location. l This estimate is for fiscal year 2017 and may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually to the effective dale of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed renllll rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or direcdy by the Government GSA will conduce the procurement

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FRESNO,CA

Prospectus Number: PCA-01-FR 17 Congressional District: 16

3 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $6,860,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $8,372,946 (Leases effective 12/01/2003 and I 0/04/2003)

Justification

The proposed lease will house the Compliance Services Division and the recently created Identity Theft Division whose functions include Automated Underrcporting and the Automated Collection System (ACS) Call Site. The new Identity Theft Division will benefit from the co-location of meeting, training and support services used to support the IRS's critical annual processing and enforcement efforts. Consistent with the goals of IRS's Fresno Campus Master Plan, this consolidation allows the IRS to operate efficiently, have space flexibility that will accommodate its changing operational needs, optimize use of space, nnd reduce the overall cost of operations.

Summary of Energy Compliance

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment nnd Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmnrk for the evaluation of competitive offers and as a basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure thallea!le award is made in the best interest oflhe Govemmenl. 3 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for aMu!ll changes in real estate taxes and operating COSIS,

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FRESNO,CA

Prospectus Number: PCA-01-FRI7 Congressional District: 16

Certification of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC an overall utilization rate of 343 square feet or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease of ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- up to 207,000 rentable square feet of space, in- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not cluding 2 official parking spaces, for the U.S. resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included International Trade Commission currently thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall located at 500 E Street, SW in Washington, provide an explanatory statement to the D.C. at a proposed total annual cost of Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- $9,315,000 for a lease term of up to 15 years, described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives a prospectus for which is attached to and in- enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- cluded in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 343 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number PDC-03-W A16

Executive Summarv

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 207~000 rentable square feet (rst) for the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC}, currently located at 500 E Street, SW. Washington, DC.

The lease will provide continued housing for lTC and will maintain its existing office utilization rate of 157 usable square feet per person and an overall utilization rate of 343 square feet per person.

De§criptioo

Occupant: U.S. International Trade Commission Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 207,000 (Current RSF/USF = 1.17) Estimated Maximum RSF: 207,000 (Proposed RSF/USF ""'1.17) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 343 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 343 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 15 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 8110/2017 Delineated Area: Washington. DC bounded by - North: L Street, NW over to Massachusetts Avenue, NW over to North Capitol Street South: Southwest Freeway East: North and South Capitol Streets West: 15th Street, SWINW Number of Official Parking Spaces: 2 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $45.001 RSF Estimated Total AMual Costl: $9,315,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $8,750,447 (Lease effective 8/09/1997}

I This estimate is for fiscal year 2017 and may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually to the effective dale of the tease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market ~tal rates as a benchmarlc for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease awald is .,made in the best interest of tbe Government '"New 1cascs may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number PDC-03-WA16

Background

lTC is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade. The agency investigates the effects of dumped and subsidized imports on domestic industries and conducts global safeguard investigations. The Commission also adjudicates cases involving imports that infiinge on intellectual property rights. Through such proceedings, the agency facilitates a rules-based international trading system. lTC also serves as a Federal resource where trade data and other trade policy-related information is gathered and analyzed. The infonnation and analysis is provided to the President. the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Congress to facilitate the development of sound and infonned U.S. trade policy. lTC makes most of its infonnation and analysis available to the public to promote understanding of international trade issues.

Justific:ation

lTC is currently housed at 500 E Street, SW, in Washington, DC. The current lease expires on August 10, 2017, and lTC requires continued housing for 517 personnel cunently working in this location to carry out its mission. The current lease includes a Public Courtroom Complex including a Main Hearing Room and three courtrooms. This Complex provides the necessary space for hearing claims of unfair tmde from domestic industries and adjudicating patent infringement and intellectual property claims brought by intellectual property owners.

GSA will consider whether ITC's continued housing needs should be satisfied in the existing location based on an analysis of other potential locations within the delineated area. If other potential locations are identified, a cost-benefit analysis will be conducted to detennine whether the Government can expect to recover the relocation and duplication costs of the real and personal property needed for lTC to accomplish its mission. The future lease will maintain ITC's existing office and overall utilization rates.

Summary of Energy Compliance

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GSA P;BS

PROSPECfUS- LEASE U.S. INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number PDC-03-WA16

Re§olutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus wiU constitute approval to make appropriations to 1ease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such tntenm leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial nsk of holdover tenancy.

Certification ofNee4

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on _____Ju_ne 20,2016

Recommended: ~---··~~. --¥----- Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

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150 150

753 753

220 220

746 746

1,056 1,056

3,931 3,931 1,648 1,648

1,008 1,008

7,005 7,005

3,734 3,734

3,177 3,177

12,670 12,670

10,929 10,929

70,315 70,315

23,288 23,288

USF USF

Total Total

177,544 177,544

DC DC

70,315 70,315

(USF) (USF)

Room Room

Special Special

Room Room

Management Management

Space Space

PDC-03-WA16 PDC-03-WA16

Feet Feet

Rooms Rooms

Washington, Washington,

Total Total

Room Room

Rooms Rooms

Room Room

Record Record

Office Office

Comtrooms Comtrooms

2,911 2,911

Special Special

Service Service

Square Square

Shop/Copy Shop/Copy

Closet Closet

Libraries Libraries

Storage Storage

Union Union

Lactation Lactation

Coat Coat

SCIF SCIF

Print Print

MailRoom MailRoom

Locker Locker

Law Law

Conference Conference

Food Food

Public Public

ADP/Computer ADP/Computer

Active Active

Training Training

Usable Usable

104,318 104,318

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

517 517

Total Total

_.___517 _.___517

Personnel Personnel

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517 517

S1L S1L

Office Office

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the the

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177,544 177,544

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Commission Commission

70,315 70,315

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(USF)

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Feet Feet

Trade Trade

Housing Housing

available available

Square Square

2,911 2,911

space space

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

and and

International International

CURRENT CURRENT

104,318 104,318

207,000 207,000

104,318 104,318

Office Office

furnishings furnishings

Max.RSF Max.RSF

and and

343 343

157 157

517 517

Ll7 Ll7

1.17 1.17

people people

10 10

personnel personnel

Total Total

Proposed Proposed

RSFiUSF RSFiUSF

Proposed Proposed

than than

I I

tenant's tenant's

less less

a a

1571 1571

3431 3431

517 517

Persom1el Persom1el

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with with

177,544 177,544

2 2

Office Office

use use

Current Current

space space

Total Total

space space

for for

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I I

agencies agencies

3 3

Rate Rate

support support

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support support

USF USF

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available available

per per

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total total

office office

of of

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Congress Congress

of of

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space space

building building

usf usf

4 4

usf usf

the the

23,288 23,288

divided divided

office office

of of

Office Office

18,260 18,260

Judiciary, Judiciary,

Factor

of of

Rate Rate

22,392 22,392

Lease Lease

Current Current

RSF RSF

2016 2016

Locations Locations

R!U R!U

portion portion

Excludes Excludes

Max Max

SW SW

amount amount

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

excludes excludes

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R!U R!U

Total Total

500 500

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

1 1

3 3 2 2

4 4

NOTES: NOTES:

Proposed Proposed

UR UR Current Current

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION struction cost of $114,969,000, and total man- Provided further, that the Administrator of NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE, DES MOINES, IOWA agement and inspection cost of $6,062,000 at a General Services shall ensure that the con- Resolved by the Committee on Transportation total estimated project cost of $136,602,000, struction of the new courthouse contains no and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- for which a prospectus is attached to and in- more than nine courtrooms, including three resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cluded in this resolution. for District Judges, two for Senior District appropriations are authorized for the design Provided, that the Administrator of Gen- Judges, two for Magistrate Judges and two and construction of a new courthouse of ap- eral Services shall ensure that construction for Bankruptcy Judges. proximately 229,000 gross square feet, includ- of the new courthouse complies, at a mining approximately 42 parking spaces, in Des imum, with courtroom sharing requirements Provided further, that the design of the new Moines, Iowa at a site cost of $6,000,000, a de- adopted by the Judicial Conference of the courthouse shall not deviate from the U.S. sign cost of $9,571,000, a total estimated con- United States. Courts Design Guide.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE DES MOINES, 10\VA

Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DM 16 Congressional District: 03

FY 2016 Project Summary The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the acquisition of a site and the design and construction of a new U.S. Courthouse of approximately 229,000 gross square feet (GSF), including 42 inside parking spaces, in Des Moines, IA. GSA will construct the courthouse to meet the 10-year space needs of the court and court-related agencies and the site will accommodate the anticipated 30-year needs of the court. The Judiciary's Courthouse Project Priorities list (approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States on September 17, 2015) includes a courthouse project in Des Moines, IA.

FY 2016 House and Senate Committee Approval Requested (Site, Design, Construction, Management & lnspection) ...... •...... •. $136,602,000

FY 2016 Funding (as outlined in the FY 2016 Spend Plan) (Site, Design, Construction, Management & Inspection) ...... $136,602,000

Overview of Project The courts and related agencies currently occupy space in the existing historic U.S. Courthouse in downtown Des Moines and in an adjacent leased Courthouse Annex. The new courthouse wiH consolidate all of the district court and court-related space into one facility, with the exception of the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of the U.S. Attorney, which will remain in leased space. The new courthouse will provide 9 courtrooms and 13 chambers consistent with the application of courtroom sharing policies and limitation on the provision of space for projected judgeships. The site for the new courthouse is still to be determined.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE DES MOINES, IOWA

Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DM 16 Congressional District: 03

Site Information To Be Acquired ...... '" ...... 3-5 acres

Building Area 1 Gross square feet (excluding inside parking)...... " ...... ,...... 210~000 GSF Gross square feet (including inside parking) .... , ...... "' ...... 229,.000 GSF Inside parking spaces ...... ,...... 42

Estimated Project Budget Estimated Site ...... ,...... S6,000,00{} Estimated Design ...... "$9,57 J ,000 Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) ($502/GSF, including inside parking) .. $114~969,000

Estimated Management and Inspection (M&I) ...... m ...... $fi.052.000 Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC)* ...... Sl36,60:l,OG02

*Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.

Schedule Start End Design and Construction FY 2016 FY2022

Tenant Agencies U.S. District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Pretrial Services, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Department of Justice-Marshals Service, trial preparation space for both the Federal Public Defender and the Office of the U.S. Attorney. and GSA.

1 Square footages and number of parking spaces are approximate. The project may contain a variance in ~ross square footage from that listed in this prospectus.

M As noted in the estimated project budget above, GSA identified sub-totals comprising the estimated project budget are intended to provide a breakdown in support of the ETPC. The actual tota1 cost to perform the entire project may differ from what is represented in this prospectus by the various subcomponents. 2

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE DES MOINES, IOWA

Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DM 16 Congressional District: 03

Justification The existing U.S. Courthouse, constructed in 1929, does not meet the U.S. Courts Design Guide standards, does not provide for future expansion, and lacks adequate security. The existing prisoner sallyport and secured elevator provide access to only half of the courtrooms. Due to lack of available space in the U.S. Courthouse, several court functions and court-related agencies currently occupy space in the leased Courthouse Annex. The District court and Bankruptcy court operations are split between the two buildings, also causing a split of U.S. Marshals Service operations. In addition, secured parking is only available in the leased Courthouse Annex, across a parking lot from the U.S. Courthouse.

The new courthouse will allow for co-location of court operations, separate circulation for the public, judges, and prisoners, thereby improving security as well as efficiency of court operations. Relocation of agencies from leased space to the new courthouse will result in savings of approximately $1,795,000 in future annual lease payments to the private sector.

Space Requirements of the U.S. Courts Current Proposed Courtrooms Judges Courtrooms Judges District -Active 3 3 3 3 -Senior 1 5 2 4 -Visiting I Bankruptcy 2* 2* 2 2

Magistrate 2 2** 2 2**

Court of Appeals 0 1* 0 1 Total: 8 13 9 13 *The Court of Appeals and Bankruptcy JUdges are currently m the leased Courthouse Annex. **In addition to the active Magistrate judges, a recalled Magistrate judge shares a courtroom and chambers.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE DES MOINES, IOWA

Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DM 16 Congressional District: 03

Summary of Energy Compliance This project will be designed to confom1 to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy and water efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Future of Existing Federal Building!

The Federal tenancy in Des Moines does not support the need for t\\'O courthouses: therefore, GSA will explore alternatives associated with the disposal of the existing courthouse. Some of these alternatives include donation or exchange.

Prior Appropriations

Prior Appropriations Public Law Fiscal Year Amount Proposed Project 114-113* 2016 s136,602,000 Site, Design, ECC, M&I Appropriations to Date $136,602,000 .. *Pubhc Law 114~ll3 funded S947.760,000 for new construction proJects of the Federal Judtctary as prioritized in the Federal Judiciary Courthouse Project Priorities list, of which, Des Moines is included. GSA's Spend Plan describes each project to be undertaken with this funding. The FY 2016 need for Des Moines is S 136,602.000.

Prior Committee Approvals

NONE

3 This section is included to address recommendations in the following GAO Report: Federal Courthouses: Better Planning Needed Regarding Reuse of Old Courthouses {GA0-14-48). 4

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GSA PBS PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE DES MOINESt IOWA

Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DMI6 Congressional District 03

Prior Appropriations

Prior AppropriatJoas Public Law Fiscal Year Amount Propos:ed Projec:t 114-113• 2016 $136,602,000 Site. Design, ECC, M&I Appropriations to Date $136,602,.000 *Publsc Law II~ J 13 funded $947~760,000 for new constructann projet;;1S of the Federal Judicinfy us priorilized in the Federal ~udiciary Courthouse Pmjccl Priorities list, of which, De!> Moines is included GSA's Spend Plnn describes each project to be undertaken with this fundlnJ3,, The FY 2016 need for Des Moines isS 136,602,000.

Prior Committee Approvals

NONE

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Prospectus Number: PIA-CTC-DM16 Congressional District: 03

Certification ofNeed The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ---=J~U_N_1_6_20_1_B______

!({/} r/ Approved: k~-- /. /P/f'K_ ~~~~A~d~m~in.._i-stra~tor~ General Servi-·c_es_A_d_m_in-istration

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION mated management and inspection cost of adopted by the Judicial Conference of the NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE, HARRISBURG, PA $7,755,000 at a total additional authorization United States. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation of $168,444,000 for a total estimated project Provided further, that the Administrator of and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- cost, including prior authorizations, of General Services shall ensure that the con- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, $194,444,000, for which a prospectus is at- struction of the new courthouse contains no appropriations are authorized for the design tached to and included in this resolution. more than eight courtrooms, including three and construction of a new courthouse of ap- This resolution amends prior authorizations for District Judges, two for Senior District proximately 243,000 gross square feet, includ- of July 24, 2002 and July 23, 2003. Judges, two for Magistrate Judges and one ing approximately 43 parking spaces, in Har- Provided, that the Administrator of Gen- for Bankruptcy Judges. risburg, Pennsylvania at an additional de- eral Services shall ensure that construction Provided further, that the design of the new sign cost of $5,336,000, a total estimated con- of the new courthouse complies, at a min- courthouse shall not deviate from the U.S. struction cost of $155,353,000, and total esti- imum, with courtroom sharing requirements Courts Design Guide.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-CTC-HA16 Congressional District: 04

FY 2016 Project Summary The General Services Administration (GSA) requests additional design funds in advance of construction of a new U.S. Courthouse of approximately 243,000 gross square feet (gsf), including 43 inside parking spaces, in Harrisburg, P A. The courthouse project that GSA proposes will construct a courthouse to meet the 10-year space needs of the court and court-related agencies, and the site will accommodate the anticipated 30-year needs of the court. The Judiciary's Courthouse Project Priotities list (approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States on September 17, 20 15) includes a courthouse project in Harrisburg, PA.

FY 2016 House and Senate Committee Approval Requested (Additional Design, Management and Inspection, Construction) ...... $168,444,000 1

FY 2016 Funding (as outlined in the FY 2016 Spend Plan) (Additional Design, Construction) ...... $29,51 0,000

Overview of Project The courts and related agencies currently occupy space in the existing Ronald Reagan Federal Building in downtown Harrisburg. The new courthouse will provide 8 courtrooms and 11 chambers co.nsistent with the application of courtroom sharing policies and limitation on the provision of space for projected judgeships. The site for the new courthouse is at Sixth and Reily Streets in the Midtown section of Harrisburg. Several parcels of the proposed site have already been purchased with prior funding.

1 The estimated total project cost of$194,444,000 includes $26,000,000 funded in FY 2004 and additional design= $5,336,000; a portion of the necessary construction= $24,174,000 funded in FY 2016. The balance of the construction funding and management and inspection will be requested in a future fiscal year. r

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PP A -CTC-HA 16 Congressional District: 04

Site Information Acquired ...... Approximately 2.15 acres To Be Acquired ...... Approximately 1.85 acres

Building Area 2 Gross square feet (excluding inside parking) ...... 224,000 gsf Gross square feet (including inside parking) ...... 243,000 gsf Inside parking spaces ...... 43

Estimated Project Budget Site (FY 2004) ...... $20,000,000 Design (FY 2004) ...... $6,000,000 Additional Design (FY 2016) ...... $5,336,000 Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) ($502/gsfincluding inside parking) ..... $155,353,000 Estimated Management and Inspection (M&I) ...... $7,755,000 3 Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC)* ...... $194,444,000

*Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for alterations above the standard normally provided by the GSA.

2 Square footages are approximate. The project may contain a variance in gross square footage from that listed in this prospectus. 3 GSA requests approval for an estimated total project cost. The subtotals comprising the estimated project budget are intended to provide a breakdown in support of the ETPC. The actual total cost to perform the entire project may differ than what is represented in this prospectus by the various subcomponents. 2

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PP A-CTC-HA 16 Congressional District: 04

Schedule Start* End Design FY 2016 FY 2018 Construction TBD TBD

*Design began in 2010 and proceeded to concepts. Design will restart upon approval of this prospectus.

Tenant Agencies

District Court, Court of Appeals, Probation Office, Bankruptcy Court, Department of Justice - Marshals Service, Department of Justice - Office of the U.S. Attorney, trial preparation space for the Federal Public Defender, and GSA.

Justification

The existing U.S. Courthouse, constructed in 1966, does not meet the. United States Courts Design Guide standards, and lacks adequate security. The existing building configuration cannot provide secure travel for judges without traveling into common hallways. Due to lack of suitable expansion space in the Federal building, several courtrooms have been constructed with columns within the courtrooms, which blocks views of portions of some courtrooms.

The new courthouse will provide for a single location of court operations and separate circulation for the public, judges, and prisoners, thereby improving security as well as efficiency of court operations.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-CTC-HA16 Congressional District: 04

Space Requirements of the U.S. Courts

Current Proposed Courtrooms Judges Courtrooms Judges District -Active 2 3 3 3 -Visiting 0 0 0 1 -Senior 2 2 2 4

Magistrate I 2 2 2

Bankruptcy 1 1 1 I Total: 6 8 8 11

Summary of Energy Compliance This project will be designed to conform to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy and water efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Future of Existing Federal Building1

The existing Ronald Reagan Federal Building will be transferred out of the federally owned inventory upon occupancy of the new courthouse. GSA intends to proceed with established disposal processes to transfer the property after the remaining Federal tenants are relocated from the building into leased space.

4 This section is included to address recommendations in the following GAO Report: Federal Courthouses: Better Planning Needed Regarding Reuse of Old Courthouses (GA0-14-48). 4

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-CTC-HA16 Congressional District: 04

Prior Appropriations

Prior Appropriations Public Law Fiscal Year Amount Proposed Pro.iect 108-199 2004 $26,000,000 Site, Design

114-113* 2016 $29,510,000 Additional Design, Construction Appropriations to Date $55,510,000 *Public Law 114-113 funded $947,760,000 for new construction projects of the Federal Judiciary as prioritized in the Federal Judiciary Courthouse Project Priorities (CPP) list, of which partial funding for Harrisburg is included. GSA's Spend Plan describes each project to be undertaken with this funding. The FY 2016 allocation for Harrisburg is $29,510,000.

Prior Committee Approvals

Prior Committee Approvals Committee Date Amount Proposed Project HouseT&I 7/24/2002 $18,677,000 Site and Design for 227,136 gsf; 3 5 inside parking spaces SenateEPW 9/26/2002 $18,677,000 Site and Design for 227,136 gsf; 35 inside parking spaces HouseT&I 7/23/2003 $7,005,000 Additional Site and Design for 262,970 gsf; 40 inside parking spaces Senate EPW 6/23/2004 $7,005,000 Additional Site and Design for 262,970 gsf; 40 inside parking spaces House Approvals to Date $25,682,000 Senate Approvals to Date $25,682,000

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE HARRISBURG, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-CTC-HA16 Congressional District: 04

Certification of Need The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

19 2016 Submitted at Washington, DC, on ___A_ugu_s_t __'______

Recommended: ~,.----:-'/(;(=----Oz-L_-'""-=~==-Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ______~t:f.~C/L _ Administrator, General Services Administration

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PA PA

Harrisburg, Harrisburg,

PPA-CTC-HA16 PPA-CTC-HA16

- -

480 480

742 742

TBD TBD

450 450

1,853 1,853

1,050 1,050

5,503 5,503

3,349 3,349

2,415 2,415

2,344 2,344

31,068 31,068

74,61~ 74,61~

26,553 26,553

5,002 5,002

2,624 2,624

5,869 5,869 1,433 1,433

7,468 7,468

5,253 5,253

7,426 7,426

5,503 5,503

17,100 17,100

16,014 16,014

17,622 17,622

11,831 11,831

149 149

46,147 46,147

149 149

USF USF

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- -

615 615

(USF) (USF)

74 74

1,433 1,433

5,809 5,809

9,663 9,663

5,002 5,002

5,503 5,503

4,831 4,831

74 74

42,374 42,374

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450 450

422 422

75127 75127

2,624 2,624

7,468 7,468

7,426 7,426

5,869 5,869

2,168 2,168

3,773 3,773

75,127 75,127

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17,100 17,100

10,205 10,205

17,622 17,622

Office Office

2 2

10 10

50 50

117 117

208 208

13 13

52 52

208 208

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project project

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2 2

10 10

16 16 16

50 50

117 117

!3 !3

208 208

25 25 25

24 24 24

52 52

208 208

Personnel Personnel

Office Office

completed completed

the the

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948 948

513 513

981 981

5,454 5,454

5,293 5,293

8,897 8,897

5,220 5,220

8,769 8,769

2,169 2,169

3,639 3,639

6,931 6,931

5,201 5,201

12,757 12,757

17,106 17,106

34,045 34,045

44,973 44,973

!~1,948 !~1,948

161 161

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425 425

176 176

331 331

913 913

797 797

446 446

425 425

1,864 1,864

l,.l5 l,.l5

1,724 1,724

1,131 1,131

4,465 4,465

4,566 4,566

4,Dl6 4,Dl6

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52 52

30,044 30,044

52 52

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Courthouse Courthouse

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179 179

318 318

U.S. U.S.

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Housing Housing

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2,617 2,617

2,489 2,489

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334 334

535 535

654 654 2,'!1) 2,'!1)

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585 585

920 920

2,345 2,345

CURRENT CURRENT

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7,Y72 7,Y72

8,292 8,292

3,639 3,639

5,800 5,800

5,278 5,278

4,001 4,001

15,064 15,064

40,620 40,620

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103 103

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15 15

25 25

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13 13 50 50

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117 117

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tional authorization of $19,801,000 for a total of the new courthouse complies, at a min- NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE ANNEX ALTERATION— estimated project cost, including prior au- imum, with courtroom sharing requirements TOMOCHICHI FEDERAL BUILDING & COURT- thorizations, of $27,827,000 and the repair and adopted by the Judicial Conference of the HOUSE, SAVANNAH, GA alteration of the Tomochichi Federal Build- United States. ing and Courthouse located at 125 Bull Street Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Provided further, that the Administrator of in Savannah, Georgia, at a design cost of General Services shall ensure that the con- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- $4,380,000, a total estimated construction struction of the new courthouse annex and resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, cost of $68,700,000, and total management and renovation of the existing courthouse, com- appropriations are authorized for the design inspection cost of $2,619,000 at a total esti- bined, contain no more than four court- and construction of an annex of approxi- mated project cost of $75,699,000, for which a rooms, including one for District Judges, one mately 46,000 gross square feet, including ap- prospectus is attached to and included in proximately 25 parking spaces, in Savannah, this resolution. This resolution amends prior for Senior District Judges, one for Mag- Georgia at a site and design cost of $3,907,000, authorizations of May 17, 1994, July 23, 2003, istrate Judges and one for Bankruptcy a total estimated construction cost of and November 5, 2009 and rescinds prior au- Judges. $21,502,000, and total management and in- thorizations in the amount of $51,254,000. Provided further, that the design of the new spection cost of $2,418,000 (minus prior au- Provided, that the Administrator of Gen- courthouse annex shall not deviate from the thorizations of $8,026,000) at a total addi- eral Services shall ensure that construction U.S. Courts Design Guide.

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Prospectus Number: PGA-CTC-SA 16 Congressional District: 1

FY 2016 Proled Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA} proposes design and construction of an annex of approximately 46,000 gross square feet, including 25 inside parking spaces, and repair and alteration of the Tomochichi Federal Building and Courthouse (FB..cT) at 125 Bull Street in Savannah, GA. The project will meet the lO.year space needs of the court and court-related agencies, and the structure/site will allow for expansion to meet the anticipated 30-year needs of the court. The Judiciary's Courthouse Project Priorities list (approved by the Judicial Conference of the United States on September 17, 2015) includes a courthouse project in Savannah, GA.

Through Public Law I I 1-I 17 (FY 20 J0), Congress appropriated $7,900,000 for re-design of a new courthouse in Savannah to house the long-term needs of the U.S. District Court. GSA; in collaboration with the court, has determined that alteration of the Tomochichi FB-CT, in conjunction with the construction of a new courthouse annex, can meet the space requirements of the district and bankruptcy courts with the application of the Judiciary's courtroom sharing policies and allowing for the continued occupation of the historic Tomochichi FB-CT.

FX 2016 Committee Approval Reqgested (Annex- Design, Construction, Management & Inspection) ...... SJ9,801,000 (Tomochichi FB-CT- Design, Construction, Management & lnspection) ...... $75.699.000 (Design~ Construction, Management & Inspection) ...... -- .. ····-·--·--$95,500,000 1

FX 1016 Fundiug (as outlined in the FV 1016 Spend Plan) (Design, Construction, Management & Inspection) ...... ·--·-····-·-···--·595,500,000

1 Previous nppnMlls for a counboosc project in SliiiiiM!Ib included a diffm:r~t scope. Appmwl requested in this prospectus is for the new ~ and funding including both construction of a new IWII::X and n::nowtion or the TOl'IIOI:blcbi FB-CT. I

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Prospectus Nwnber: PGA-CTC-SA16 Congressional District: 1

Overview of Prolect

The 1899 Tomochichi FB-CT building is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The building consists of four courtrooms (two district, one magistrate, and one bankruptcy). The major tenants in the building are the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts. GSA will modernize the Tomochichi FB-CT in conjunction with the construction of a new courthouse annex to meet the Judiciary's current and anticipated long-term needs in Savannah.

The proposed project includes demolishing two federally owned buildings in GSA's portfolio (Juliette Gordon Low Federal Buildings A & B), which are located on a site adjacent to the Tomochichi FB-CT, and new construction of the courthouse annex on the site of the demolished buildings. The new courthouse annex will include space for one bankruptcy courtroom and chambers, a Bankruptcy Clerk, and the U.S. Probation Office.

Renovation of the Tomochichi FB-CT wi!l include interior construction for buildout of tenant space for court and related agencies, and common area finishes. In addition, the renovation will address several critical building needs, focusing on replacement or refurbishment of the building's major systems, including: plumbing; electrical; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HV AC); elevator; and fire protection systems, which all require extensive replacement or refurbishment due to their age and lack of energy efficiency. The project will also offer the opportunity to prepare vacant space for backfill with agencies currently in leased locations.

The new courthouse annex and renovated Tomochichi FB-CT will together provide four courtrooms and five chambers consistent with the application of courtroom sharing policies and limitation on the provision of space for projected judgeships. When complete, the new annex and renovation of the Tomochichi FB-CT will provide for the I 0-year space requirements, and the structures/site will allow for expansion to meet the anticipated 30-ycar needs of the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts in Savannah.

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Prospectus Number: PGA·CfC-SA 16 Congressional District: 1

Site Information Government-Owned ...... Approximately 1.4 acres

Annex Building Area1 Gross square footage (excluding inside parking} ...... 35,000 Gross square footage (including inside parking) ...... 46.000 Inside parking spaces ...... ~ ...... ,...... ~.41·"··- .. ••······ .. ··-··············25

Tomocblcld FB-CT BuDding Area Gross square footage ...... ,...... ,...... 128,061

Estimated Protect Budget

Site Funding to Date Site (FY 1995 & FY 1996) ...... $3,211 ,000 Reprogram (FY 2000) ...... ($800.000) Total Site Balante Remalning...... _,_ ...... --···-····-··$2,411,000

Design Funding to Date Design (FY 1995 & FY 2010)_., ...... Sl0,286,000 Expended Design ...... ($4,671 ,000} Total Design Balanee Remaining ...... ----·-· ...... _...... $5,615,000

Total Site and Design Balance Remaining ...... _._,_, ...... - ...... $8,026,000

Tomocbichi FIJ..CT Estimated Project Cost Estimated Design ...... $4,380,000 Estimated Construction Cost ...... $68,700,000 Estimated Management and Inspection ...... $2.619,000 Estimated Total Project Cost (fomochichl FB-CT) ...... $75,699,000

New Annex Estimated Prolect Cost Estimate

! Squ4rv footages and number of pmidng space arc approximate. The actual projcc:tmuy contain a V

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Prospectus Number: PGA·CTC-SA16 Congressional District: 1

Estimated Design ...... 52,407,000 Estimated Construction Cost ($467/gsf, including inside parking) ...... $21,502,000 Estimated Management and Inspection ...... $2.418.000 Estimated Total Project Cost (NewAnnex) ...... - .... - ... 527,827,000 Total Site and Design Funding Balance Remaining ...... ($8.026.000> FV 2016 Need (Annex).-...... -._ ...... _,.-.... - ...... -- ... SI9,801,000

Estimated Total Project Cost {ETPC)* ·-·--·-·····-····...... - ..... Sl08,197,00ol

• Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for alterations above the standard nonnally provided by GSA. Schedule Start End Design and Construction (Annex!R&A) FY 2016 FY2022

Tenant Agencies

U.S. District Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Probation Office, U.S. Department of Justice- Marshals Service, trial preparation space for the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the U.S. Attorney. and GSA.

Estimated Maior Work Items (Tomocbic:bi FB-CT}

Interior Construction $23,651,000 Superstructure/Exterior Construction S I 9,620,000 Plumbing Replacement $6,142,000 Electrical Replacement $5,545,000 HV AC Replacement $5,375,000 Elevator Replacement $4,065,000 Life Safety Upgrades $3,162,000 Site work $440,000 Demolition $550,000 Roof Replacement $150,000 TotalECC 568,700,000

1 ETPC · $75,699,000 (Tomodtichi FB-Cf) + $27,827,000 (Anm::lt) + $4,671,000 (Spattlo Dale). As nolcd in the cstirn.accd project budget above. GSA Identified sub-tOU!Is comprising tbc esfilmlted pn:lja:t budget dun arc inlendcd to provide o brcekdown in support of the ETPC. The DUW:lltotnl c:ost to pcri'onn the: entire pmja;t may differ !Tom what b n:presaued in !his prospectus by the wrious subwmponcnts. 4

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Prospectus Number: PGA-CTC-SA16 Congressional District: 1

Justification

The existing Tomochichi FB-cr is unable to meet the cwrent and future requirements of the Judiciary. The current space and building infrastructure do not meet today's standards for security, operational functionality, accessibility, or environmental efficiency. The courthouse does not have secure circulation for judges or separate circulation for the public and prisoners. In addition, the building's systems are beyond their useful Jives, do not comply with firellife safety standards, and do not meet the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards.

Due to the age of the Tomochichi FB-CT, upgrades or replacement of major building systems, including plumbing. HVAC, electrical, and life safety, are needed to enable continued operation for the courts and to address energy efficiency. The addition of the annex will meet the lang-term space needs of the courts, while also addressing the current security and circulation deficiencies.

Previously approved prospectuses for Savannah included construction of a larger new courthouse. Application of the Judiciary's courtroom sharing policies, limitation on the provision of space for projected judgeships, and continued use of the historic Tomochichi FB..cT, detennined that the court's housing requirements ean be accomplished in a smaller project. Together, the new annex and renovation of the Tomochichi FB-CT will improve security, create discrete circulation patterns, provide for future growth, and co locate the court operations.

Space Requirements of the U.S. Courts

Current Proposed Courtrooms Jud2es Courtrooms Judees District • Active 2 I 1 1 -Senior 0 0 1 I -Visiting 0 1 0 1 Magistrate 1 I 1 J Bankruptcy I* t• 1* I*

TotaJ:. . 4 4 4 5 *In add1t1on to tbe actiVe Bankruptcy Judge, a recalled Banlcruptcy judge shares a courtroom and chambers .

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Prospectus Number. PGA-CTC·SA16 Congressional District: 1

Summary of Energy Compliance This project will be designed to confonn to requirements of the Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service and will implement strategies to meet the Guiding Principles for High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. GSA encourages design opportunities to increase energy and water efficiency above the minimum performance criteria.

Prior Appropriations

Prior Appropriations PubUcLaw Fiscal Year Amount Prop_osed Project 103-329 1995 $3,000,000 Site 104-52 1996 $2,597,000 Additional site and design Reprogram 2000 ($800,000) Site 111-117 2010 $7,900,000 Additional design 114-113* 2016 $95,500,000 Design, ECC, M&I Appropriations to Date $108,197,000 . . . . •Public Law 114--113 funded $947,760,000 for new construction pro.JCCIS. of the Fedeml Judicwy as prioritized in the Fc:dctaJ Judiciary Counbouse Project Priorities list, of which. Savannah is included. GSA•s Spend Plan describes eacb project to be undertaken wilb litis funding. The FY 2016 need for Savannah is $95.5()0,000.

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Prior Committee Approvals

Prior Committee Approvals Committee Date Amount Proposed Project Senate EPW 10/30/1992 $3,200,000 Site acquisition Sile acquisition & Design HouseT&I 5/17/1994 $5,315,000 for 186,567 gsf; 100 inside _parking spaces Site acquisition & Design SenateEPW 5/2611994 $5,315,000 for 233,626 gsf; 100 inside parking spaces Additional Design, SenateEPW 9/23/1998 $46,462,000 construction, M&I for 168,306gsf Additional Design, HouseT&I 7/23/2003 $50,736,000 construction, M&I for 166~955 gsf Additional Design for SenateEPW 9/13/2006 $1,299,000 166,955 gsf Additional Design for HouseT&I 1115/2009 $7,900,000 184,955 gsf House Approvals to Date $63,951,000 Senate Approvals to Date $56,276,000

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Prospectus Number: PGA-CTC-SA 16 Congressional District: I

Certification vf Need The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

}!;me 16.2016 Submitted at Washington, DC, on------~~-

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GA GA

250 250

880 880

700 700

200 200

609 609

880 880

250 250

815 815

1,302 1,302

1,664i 1,664i 9,144 9,144

3,5391 3,5391

1,500 1,500

8,906 8,906

7,544 7,544

1,433 1,433

5,253 5,253

5,916 5,916

95,270 95,270

23,083 23,083

19,606 19,606

13,761 13,761

12,945 12,945

16,211 16,211

72,187 72,187

USF USF

Total Total

Savannah, Savannah,

PGA-CTC-SA16 PGA-CTC-SA16

(USF) (USF)

100 100

880 880

954 954

1,537 1,537

1,374 1,374

9,144 9,144

5,253 5,253

1,319 1,319

6,508 6,508

5,916 5,916

39,098 39,098

29 29

16,211 16,211

Feet Feet

Storage Storage

Special Special

Space Space

Training Training

I I

Total Total

- -

- - -

Chambers Chambers

Square Square

Secure Secure

I I

Service Service

Special Special

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

Conference Conference Vault Vault

Restrooms Restrooms

Food Food

MailRoom MailRoom

ADP ADP

Courtrooms Courtrooms

Judicial Judicial

PROPOSED PROPOSED

- -

150 150

250 250

815 815

233 233

1,433 1,433

6,170 6,170

7,369 7,369

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1,;,uo 1,;,uo

13,939 13,939

56,172 56,172

19,606 19,606

11,626 11,626

42 42

Office Office

- 1 1

8 8

6 6

3 3

64 64

24 24 31 31

30 30

36 36

182 182

246 246

105 105

Total Total

- -

1 1

2 2 2

6 6

3 3

8 8

64 64

31 31

24 24

36 36

30 30

246 246

105 105

182 182

Personnel Personnel

Office Office

project. project.

637 637

1,702 1,702

2,999 2,999

3,168 3,168 2,886 2,886

6,484 6,484 8,754 8,754

4,434 4,434

19,606 19,606

91,793 91,793

10,404 10,404

11,699 11,699

72,187 72,187

19,020 19,020

Total Total

completed completed

ofthe ofthe

Courthouse Courthouse

(USF) (USF)

345 345

955 955

392 392

1,232 1,232

1,313 1,313

1,614 1,614

2,858 2,858

6,934 6,934

3,675 3,675

U.S. U.S.

19,318 19,318

Feet Feet

Annex Annex

review review

Special Special

and and

Plan Plan

- -

Square Square

20 20

441 441

517 517

260 260

6,506 6,506

2,999 2,999

2,269 2,269

6,506 6,506

Courthouse Courthouse

Building Building

Usable Usable

Storage Storage

Housing Housing

measurement measurement

U.S. U.S.

28 28

CURRENT CURRENT

637 637

3t5'} 3t5'}

759 759

1,::>34 1,::>34

8,409 8,409 6,903 6,903

5,832 5,832

upon upon

Federal Federal

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11,569 11,569

19,606 19,606

65,969 65,969

New New

46,363 46,363

Office Office

6 6

3 3

8 8

project project

36 36

24 24

25 25

20 20

122 122

105 105

227 227

this this

Total Total

in in

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8 8

6 6

3 3

36 36

24 24

25 25

20 20

listed listed

105 105

122 122

227 227

Personnel Personnel

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION an estimated site cost of $2,500,000, an esti- adopted by the Judicial Conference of the NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE, GREENVILLE, mated design cost of $3,363,000, an estimated United States. MISSISSIPPI construction cost of $31,164,000, an estimated Provided further, that the Administrator of Resolved by the Committee on Transportation management and inspection cost of $3,075,000 General Services shall ensure that the con- and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- for a total estimated project cost of struction of the new courthouse contains no resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, $40,102,000, for which a prospectus is attached more than two courtrooms, including one for appropriations are authorized for site acqui- to and included in this resolution. District Judges and one for Magistrate sition and design and construction of a new Provided, that the Administrator of Gen- Judges. courthouse of approximately 62,000 gross eral Services shall ensure that construction Provided further, that the design of the new square feet, including approximately 17 of the new courthouse complies, at a min- courthouse shall not deviate from the U.S. parking spaces, in Greenville, Mississippi at imum, with courtroom sharing requirements Courts Design Guide.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prospectus Number: PMS-CTC-GRI 6 Congressional District: 02

FY 2016 Project Summary The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes the acquisition of a site, and the design and construction of a new U.S. Courthouse of approximately 62,000 gross square feet, including I 7 inside parking spaces, in Greenville, MS. GSA will design and construct the courthouse to meet the 10-year space needs of the court and court-related agencies, and the site will also accommodate the anticipated 30-year needs of the court, which indicate no anticipated growth.

FY 2016 House and Senate Committee Approval Requested (Site, Design, Construction, Management & lnspection) ...... $40,102,000

FY 2016 Funding (as outlined in the FY 2016 Spend Plan) (Site, Design, Construction, Management & Inspection) ...••...... •.•••..••..•..• $40,102,000

Overview of Project The courts and related agencies currently occupy space in the historic Federal Building United States Post Office Courthouse (FB-PO-CT) in downtown Greenville. The existing building, built in I959, is shared by the Judiciary, Department of Justice, Postal Service, and Social Security Administration. The new courthouse will provide two courtrooms and three chambers consistent with the application of courtroom sharing policies and limitation on the provision of space for projected judgeships. The site for the new courthouse is still to be determined. Site Information To Be Acquired ...... 2-4 acres

Building Area 1 Gross square feet (excluding inside parking) ...... 55,000 gsf Gross square feet (including inside parking) ...... 62,000 gsf Inside parking spaces ...... 17

1 Square footages are approximate. The project may contain a variance in gross square footage from that listed in this prospectus. I

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prospectus Number: PMS-CTC-GR16 Congressional District: 02

Estimated Project Budget Estimated Site ...... $2,500,0002 Estimated Design ...... $3,363,000 Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) ($503/gsf including inside parking) ...... $31, 164,000 Estimated Management and Inspection (M&I) ...... $3,075,000 Estimated Total Project Cost (ETPC)* ...... $40,102,0003

*Tenant agencies may fund an additional amount for alterations above the standard normally provided by GSA.

Schedule Start End Design and Construction FY 2016 FY 2022

Tenant Agencies

District Court, Probation Office, Department of Justice - Marshals Service, trial preparation space for both the Federal Public Defender and Department of Justice - Office of the U.S. Attorney,, and GSA.

Justification

The existing FB-PO-CT, constructed in 1959, does not meet the United States Courts Design Guide standards and lacks adequate security. Although building technology and security have evolved significantly since the building's original design and construction, only minimal upgrades have been made to the building. Most of the building's systems are at the end of their useful lives, and need complete replacement to operate efficiently and meet existing life safety and building codes. Security vulnerabilities also exist due to circulation system deficiencies and unsecured parking. The existing courthouse does not

2 Potential site funds needed for site acquisition, relocation, unknown sub-surface conditions, environmental, and archaeological risk mitigation. 3 GSA requests approval for a total project cost. As noted in the estimated project budget above, sub-totals comprising the estimated project budget are intended to provide a breakdown in support of the ETPC. The actual total cost to perform the entire project may differ from what is represented in this prospectus by the various subcomponents. 2

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prospectus Number: PMSwCTC·GR16 Congressional District: 02

have a sallyport, separate prisoner elevator, or any courtroom holding cells. The new courthouse will provide for separate circulation for the public, judges, and prisoners, thereby improving security as well as efficiency of court operations.

Space Requirements of the U.S. Courts

Current Proposed Courtrooms Judges Courtrooms Jud_g_es District -Active 1 1 1 1 -Visiting 0 0 0 1

Magistrate 1 1 1 1

Total: 2 2 2 3

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prospectus Number: PMS-CTC-GR16 Congressional District: 02

Future of Existing Federal Building~

The Federal tenancy in Greenville does not support the need for two courthouses; therefore, GSA will explore alternatives associated with the disposal of the existing courthouse, and is working with the Social Security Administration and the Postal Service to define the best solution for meeting their long-term space needs in Greenville.

Prior Appropriations

Prior Appropriations Public Law Fiscal Year Amount Proposed Pro.i ect 114-113* 2016 $40,102,000 Site, Design, ECC, M&I Appropriations to Date $40,102,000 ... . . *Pubhc Law 114-113 funded $52,733,000 for new constructiOn and acqUisitiOn projects that are JOint United States Courthouses and Federal Buildings, including U.S. Post Offices, on the "FY 2015-FY 2019 Five Year Capital Investment Plan" submitted by GSA with the agency's Fiscal Year 2016 Congressional Justification. GSA's Spend Plan describes each project to be undertaken with this funding. Original Spend Plan numbers indicated a higher cost for the project, but further refinement of customer requirements and scope have resulted in an FY 2016 need for Greenville of$40,102,000.

Prior Committee Approvals

NONE

4 This section is included to address recommendations in the following GAO Report: Federal Courthouses: Better Planning Needed Regarding Reuse of Old Courthouses (GA0-14-48). 4

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS NEW U.S. COURTHOUSE GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI

Prospectus Number: PMS-CTC-GR 16 Congressional District: 02

Certification of Need The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ____A_u_g_u_s_t _19_,_2_0_1_6 ______

Recommended: ____//'.Dz--__,_!/ __ ~------~====------Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ____~___ ,_· _c:£ __,·-~_CJ_~------Administrator, General Services Administration

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION an overall utilization rate of 152 square feet Provided further, that the Administrator LEASE—PEACE CORPS, WASHINGTON, DC or less per person, except that, if the Admin- shall require that the delineated area of the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- procurement is identical to the delineated and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- area included in the prospectus, except that, trator shall provide an explanatory state- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, if the Administrator determines that the de- ment to the Committee on Transportation appropriations are authorized for a lease of lineated area of the procurement should not and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- up to 173,000 rentable square feet of space, in- be identical to the delineated area included cluding 5 official parking spaces, for the resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall Peace Corps currently located at 1111 20th thority provided in this resolution. Street, NW in Washington, D.C. at a pro- Provided that, except for interim leases as provide an explanatory statement to the posed total annual cost of $8,650,000 for a described above, the Administrator may not Committee on Transportation and Infra- lease term of up to 15 years, a prospectus for enter into any leases that are below pro- structure of the House of Representatives which is attached to and included in this res- spectus level for the purposes of meeting any prior to exercising any lease authority pro- olution. of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- cluded in the prospectus that would result in thority to execute an interim lease for all an overall utilization rate of 152 square feet Provided further, that the General Services tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution or higher per person. Administration shall not delegate to any of the new lease. Provided that, to the maximum extent other agency the authority granted by this Provided that, the Administrator of General practicable, the Administrator shall include resolution. Services and tenant agencies agree to apply in the lease contract(s) a purchase option.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE PEACE CORPS WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-08-WA 17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes o lease of approximately 173,000 1 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Peace Corps, currently located at 1111 20 h Street, NW in Washington, DC.

The lease wilt provide continued housing for Peace Corps and will slightly improve the office and overall space utilization from 99 to 98 and 156 to 152 per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: Peace Corps Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 161,725 (Current RSF/USF = 1.13) 1 Estimated Maximum RSF : 173,000 {Proposed RSFIUSF = 1.20) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 156 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 152 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 15 years Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 05/3112018 Delineated Area: Washington, DC Central Employment Area Number of Official Parking Spaces: 5 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $50.00/ RSF

1 The RSF/USF at the cUJTenl location is approximately 1.13; however, to maximize competition a RSF USF mtio of 1.2 is used for the proposed maximum RSF as indicated in the housing plan. 2 This estimate is for rfSCaJ year 2018 and may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inOation. The proposed rental rate is fully scrvic:ed including aU operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Govemmenl. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailinJ markcl rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offm and as the basis for negotiating with offerers to ensure lhat lease award is made in the best interest of the Government.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE PEACE CORPS WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-08-WA17

3 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $8,650,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $4,947,167 (leases effective 06/1/1998)

Acgui~ition Strategy

In order to maximize the flexibility and competition in acquiring space for the Peace Corps, GSA may issue a single, multiple award solicitation that will allow offerors to provide blocks of space able lo meet requirements in whole or in part. Al1 offers must provide space consistent with the delineated area defined by this prospectus.

Background

The Pence Corps' mission is to promote world peace and friendship by fulfilling three goals: helping the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women; promoting a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served; and facilitating a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.

Justification

Since 1961, the Peace Corps has been strengthening the United States of America by building bridges with nations around the world through community-based development and cross-cultural understanding. Effective support of its volunteers and staff in 141 countries is crucial to advancing the mission and goals of the agency. The current lease 1 at lilt 20 h Street. NW expires May 31, 2018. Peace Corps requires continued housing to carry out its mission.

Summary of Enem CoiJlellance

3 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and o~ting costs. 2

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE PEACE CORPS WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number; PDC-08-WA 17

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease+ It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Cct!ificatiop of N!ed

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington1 DC, on ______---~~~~·! 0 P {'(li'L

Recommended: .. ~ADz~ Commissioner. Public Buildings se.:.nce

Approved: - "" --·- ---~-~------· ------· _, ____ ~-- Administrator, General Services Administration

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580 950 775

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, an overall utilization rate of 200 square feet in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. PHILADELPHIA, PA or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease of ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- up to 222,000 rentable square feet of space, in- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not cluding 15 official parking spaces, for the resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cur- thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall rently located at 1650 Arch Street in Phila- provide an explanatory statement to the delphia, Pennsylvania at a proposed total an- Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- nual cost of $8,436,000 for a lease term of up described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives to 20 years, a prospectus for which is at- enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- tached to and included in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 200 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECfJON AGENCY PHILADELPHIA, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-01-PH17 Congressional District; I, 2

Executive Summary

The Genernl Services Administration (GSA) proposes n lease for approximately 222,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of space for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), currently located in leased space at 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA.

The proposed lease will enable EPA to provide continued housing as well as more modem, streamlined, and efficient operations. It will significantly improve space utilization, as the office utilization rate will be improved from 170 to 120 usable square feet (USF) per person, and the overall utilization rate from 278 to 200 USF per person, and reduce EPA's footprint at this location by 86,000 RSF.

Description

Occupant: Environmental Protection Agency Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF): 307,847 (Current RSFIUSF = U 5) Estimated Maximum RSF: 222,000 (Proposed RSFIUSF = 1.15) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 85,847 {Reduction) Current Usable Square Feet/Person; 278 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 200 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 20 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 05i31t2018 Delineated Area: The Philadelphia Central Business District bounded by: North- Girard Ave Soulh ~ Washington Ave to Rail Line crossing the Schuylkill River East-· Delaware River to Columbia Ave West ... Schuylkill River to Spring Garden Street to 40th Street to Woodland Ave to University Ave Number of Official Parking Spaces: 15 Scoring: Operating lease Estimated Rental Rate': $38_00/RSF 2 Estimated Total Annual Cost ; $8,436.000

I Trus estimate is for fiscal year 2018 and may be escalated by 2.0 pm:cnt annually to tbe effective date of the lease to IICcount for intlation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmuk for the evaluation of competitive offers and as a basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure tbat lease award is made in the best interest of lhe government

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHILADELPHIA, PA

ProspectusNumber: PPA-01-PH17 Congressional District: 1, 2

Current Total Annual Cost: $6,820,937 (Lease effective 06/01/1998)

Backgroun«;t

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently located in an approximately 308,000 RSF leased location at 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. This primarily office space serves as a Regional office for the EPA. The lease expires May 31, 2018. and a long-term housing solution is needed for the agency. This prospectus request seeks authority to procure a long-lenn leasing solution for this requirement.

Acquisition Strategy

GSA is planning to satisfy this requirement through a single award solicitation. All offers must provide space consistent with the delineated area defined by this prospectus.

Justification

EPA has developed a program of requirements for replacement space to house its Region 3 Regional Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. The proposed requirements utilize new space standards developed to improve space efficiency and employee productivity and will reduce EPA's footprint by 85,847 RSF. In the absence of this reduction, the status quo cost of continued occupancy at the proposed market rental rate would be S II ,698, J86 per year.

Summary of Energy Compliance

., "'New !eases may contain nn escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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GSA PBS PROSPECTUS-LEASE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PHILADELPHIA, PA

Prospectus Number: PPA-Ol-PH17 Congressional District: l, 2

Resolutions of Approvnt

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Tronsportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of tbe tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new )ease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certifi~ation of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

I I~' 0 fJ 2016 Submitted at Washington, DC, on ______~- _... ·· ·

Recommended: ____d!i ~~ ___ Commissioner, Public Bui1dings Service

Approved:~. -~--~"- ~~--~------Administrator. General Services Administration

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General in the lease contract(s) a purchase option LEASE—PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY Services and tenant agencies agree to apply that can be exercised at the conclusion of CORPORATION, WASHINGTON, DC an overall utilization rate of 199 square feet the firm term of the lease. or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Provided further, that the Administrator istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease of ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- up to 431,800 rentable square feet of space, in- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not cluding 9 official parking spaces, for the Pen- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included sion Benefit Guaranty Corporation currently thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall located at 1200 K Street, 1225 I Street, and Provided that, except for interim leases as provide an explanatory statement to the 1275 K Street, NW in Washington, D.C. at a described above, the Administrator may not Committee on Transportation and Infra- proposed total annual cost of $21,590,000 for a enter into any leases that are below pro- structure of the House of Representatives lease term of up to 15 years, a prospectus for spectus level for the purposes of meeting any prior to exercising any lease authority pro- which is attached to and included in this res- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- olution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 199 square feet Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION WASIIINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-1 0· A W 17

E.xeeutive Summao:

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 431.800 rentable square feet (RSF) of space for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), currently located in three leases at 1200 K Street, 1225 I Street, and 1275 K Street in Washington, DC.

The lease will provide continued housing for PBOC and will tmprove PBOC's office and ovcmll utilization rate from 125 to Ill usable square feet (USF) per person, and 216 to 199 USF per persont respectively. while housing current personnel in 35,360 RSF Jess than the total of its current occupancies.

Description

Occupant: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 467,160 (Current RSF USF t .20) Estimated Maximum RSF: 431,800 (Proposed RSF/USF = J.20 ) Expansion/Reduction RSF; 35,360 (Reduction) Current Usable Square FeeVPerson; 216 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 199 Proposed Maximum Lease Tenn: IS Years Expiration D3tes of Current Lea:.es: 12.10118 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area Number of Official Parking Spaces: 9 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $50.00/ RSF Estimated Total Annual Cose: $21,590,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $25,210,054 (Leases effective 12/11,2008, and 10/0112014)

1 This estimate is for. fiscal year 21H8 and may be escalated by 1.95 perecnt annually to the effective date of the Jea.'lC to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operatmg expen.'lCJ\ whether paid by the I~'IOr or directly by the Government GSA will conduct the procurement wing prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and a.-; a basis for negotiating with offerors to cn""'e that lease award i$ made in the best mtem;C of the Government. 2 New leases may contain an escalation clau.'lC to prov1de for annual changes in real e.octale taxell and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: POC-10-WA17

Background

The PBGC mission is to protect the retirement incomes of more than 40 million American workers in more than 26,000 private-sector defined benefit pension plans. PBGC was created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 to encourage the continuation and maintenance of private-sector defined benefit pension plans, provide timely and uninterrupted payment of pension benefits, and keep pension insurance premiums at a minimum;

Justification

PBGC maintains three headquarter leases located at 1200 K Street NW, 1275 K Street NW, and 1225 I Street NW, in Washington, DC. These leases are cotenninous, expiring December 2018. The PBGC has a continuing need for headquarters office and support space to fulfill its mission. Consolidating the three existing leases will streamline operations and improve PBGC's footprint by 35,360 RSF. Without this reduction, the status-quo cost of continued occupancy would be $23.358,000.

Summary of Energy Compliance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the' approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star perfonnance rating of 75 or higher.

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest ofthe Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number. PDC-10-WAI7

Certification of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet n validated Government need.

Subm(tted at Washington, DC, on June 9, 2016

Recommended~ Commitfn1r.AJ~ Public Butldmgs Service

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H5590 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2016

352 352

512 512

870 870

1,834 1,834

3,072 3,072

8,318 8,318

6,912 6,912

2,012 2,012

2,335 2,335

7,824 7,824

3,424 3,424

87,651 87,651

50,186 50,186

359,833 359,833

USF USF

Total Total

DC DC

87,651 87,651

Room Room

(USF) (USF)

Special Special

PDC-10-WA17 PDC-10-WA17

File File

Feet Feet

Washington Washington

Spate Spate

Training Training

Square Square

Density Density

14,461 14,461

Areas Areas

Room Room

and and

Special Special

Rooms Rooms

Generator Generator

Lobby Lobby

Booth Booth

Room Room

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

Work Work

Room Room

Server Server

Total Total

Back-up Back-up

IT/Tclecom IT/Tclecom OIG OIG

Copy Copy

Mail Mail

Cafe Cafe

Specialty Specialty

Conference Conference

Phone Phone Secunty Secunty

Open Open

Library/High Library/High

257,721 257,721

ESTIMATED''PROPOSED ESTIMATED''PROPOSED

Office Office

1,804 1,804

Total Total

Personnel Personnel

1,804 1,804

Office Office

!0,166 !0,166

58,692 58,692

389,039 389,039

320,181 320,181

Total Total

building, building,

Corporation Corporation

the the

of of

Plan Plan

2,600 2,600

14,865 14,865

87,449 87,449

69,9B4 69,9B4

(USF) (USF)

occupants occupants

Guaranty Guaranty

Special Special

the the

Feet Feet

Housing Housing

to to

I I

634 634

1,080 1,080

Square Square

9,91 9,91

Benefit Benefit

11,625 11,625

jointly jointly

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

available available

Pension Pension

CURRENT CURRENT

space space

6,838 6,838

41,999 41,999

289,123 289,123

240.286 240.286

and and

Office Office

47 47

374 374

furnishings furnishings

1,383 1,383

1,804 1,804

and and

Total Total

people people

10 10

personnel personnel

47 47

374 374

Pers01mel Pers01mel

than than

l,3K3 l,3K3

1,804 1,804

tenant's tenant's

less less

a a

Office Office

by by

with with

personneL personneL

use use

space space

total total

space space

for for

by by

agencies agencies

support support

and and

support support

USF USF

person person

available available

divided divided

office office

per per

lotal lotal

office office

of of

USF USF

by by

of of

Congress Congress

usf usf

building building

space space

usf usf

total total

the the

2015 2015

Locations Locations

Facfor Facfor

divided divided

of of

Rate Rate

plan plan

office office

56,699 56,699

Judiciary, Judiciary,

63,607 63,607

Lease Lease

of of

RSF RSF

RJU RJU

Leased Leased

portion portion

housing housing

Max Max

excludes excludes

amount amount

the the

excludes excludes

NW NW

excludes excludes

NW NW

December December

UR UR

Sc, Sc,

KSc, KSc,

KSt., KSt.,

means means

Factor= Factor=

1275 1275

1225! 1225!

1200 1200

USF/Person USF/Person

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

NOTES: NOTES:

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

Current Current

Total Total

!USF !USF

UR=average UR=average

Current Current

:Calculation :Calculation

Proposed Proposed 'R!U 'R!U

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, OFFICE OF Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOINT STAFF, an overall utilization rate of 264 square feet in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. SUFFOLK, VA or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease of ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- up to 403,737 rentable square feet of space for and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not the Department of Defense, Office of the Sec- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included retary of Defense, Joint Staff currently lo- thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall cated at 116–116B Lake View Parkway in Suf- provide an explanatory statement to the folk, Virginia at a proposed total annual cost Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- of $8,882,214 for a lease term of up to 15 years, described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives a prospectus for which is attached to and in- enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- cluded in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 264 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOINT STAFF SUFFOLK, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA~OI-SUI7 Congressional District: 4

Executive Summary

The Geneml Services Administration (GSA) proposes 11lease for approximately 403,737 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff (DOD-JS). 000-JS is currently housed at 116-1168 Lake View Parkway. Suffolk, VA under a lease that expires May 9, 2018.

The proposed lease will enable OOD-JS to provide continued housing for its mission in Suffolk, VA. DOD-JS is uniquely responsible for ensuring the coordination between aU branches of the U.S. military and foreign entities. The proposed lease will provide continued housing for the primary tmining facility for this mission. 116-1168 Lake View Parkway is one offive buildings within a secure campus leased for DOD's exclusive use.

Descr-iption

Occupant: DOD Office of the Secretary of Defense Joint Staff Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 403,737 (RSFiUSF =1.08) Estimated Maximum RSF: 403,737 (RSFiUSF = 1.08) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 240 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 264 Proposed Maximum Lease Tenn: 15 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 05/09/2018 Delineated Area: North: James River South: Kings Hwy (Rt.l25) to Nansemond Pkwy (Rt. 337) East: City limit of Suffolk West: Nansemond River Number of Official Parking Spaces: 0 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Proposed Rental Rate : $22.00/ RSF 2 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $8,882,214

I This estimate is for fiscal year 2018 and may be escalated by 1.95 pen:ent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inOation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by !he Government GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government.

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GSA

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOINT STAFF SUFFOLK. VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-OI-SU17 Congressional District: 4

Current Total Annual Cost: $6,791,189 (Leases effective 05110/1993 and 06/15/2004)

Background

The original 320,825 RSF building, 116 Lake View, was constructed in 1993 to meet the space requirements of the Department of the Navy, and it was used as a warehouse and torpedo testing facility. In 2004, the United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) was the sole tenant when it expanded the facility by 82,912 RSF with the construction of 116B Lake View, which is connected to 116 Lake View as one structure. Upon the disestablishment of USJFCOM in August 2011, DOD-JS became the sole occupant and has a continuing need for housing to carry out its mission.

GSA will consider whether DOD-JS's continued housing needs should be satisfied in the existing location based on an analysis of other potential locations within the delineated area. If other potential locations are identified, a cost-benefit analysis will be conducted to detennine whether the Government can expect to recover the relocation and duplication costs of real and personal property needed for DOD-JS to accomplish its mission.

Justification

The Joint Staff is currently housed at J16 & 1168 Lake View Parkway. GSA executed the original lease in 1993 and a five-year renewal option effective on May 9t 2013. There are no remaining lease renewal or purchase options. A purchase option will be solicited in the proposed lease procurement. The existing building functions as a training center and DOD-JS has a continuing need for space to carry out its mission.

Summary of Energy Compliance

, "'New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE JOINT STAFF SUFFOLK, VA

Prospectus Number: PVA-01-SU17 Congressionnl District: 4

Re!olutfons of Approval

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim lensing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the extension. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on _ t 1_1 r· 0 ~ 20 F Recommended: ---~~JJ~~------·---~-·-- -···

Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: Administrator, General Services Administration

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AMENDED COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution of Immigration Review or 210 square feet or LEASE—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION RE- of the new lease. higher per person for the Office of Principle VIEW AND IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS EN- Provided that, the Administrator of General Legal Advisors. FORCEMENT, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Services and tenant agencies agree to apply Provided that, to the maximum extent Resolved by the Committee on Transportation an overall utilization rate of 556 square feet practicable, the Administrator shall include and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- or less per person for the Executive Office of in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. Immigration Review and 210 square feet or resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, Provided further, that the Administrator appropriations are authorized for a lease of less per person for the Office of Principle Legal Advisors, except that, if the Adminis- shall require that the delineated area of the up to 91,100 rentable square feet of space, in- procurement is identical to the delineated cluding 25 official parking spaces, for the De- trator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, partment of Justice, Executive Office of Im- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- if the Administrator determines that the de- migration Review and the Department of trator shall provide an explanatory state- lineated area of the procurement should not Homeland Security, Immigration and Cus- ment to the Committee on Transportation be identical to the delineated area included toms Enforcement, Office for Principle Legal and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall Advisors currently located at 100 Mont- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- provide an explanatory statement to the gomery Street in San Francisco, California thority provided in this resolution. Committee on Transportation and Infra- at a proposed total annual cost of $6,832,500 Provided that, except for interim leases as structure of the House of Representatives for a lease term of up to 10 years, a pro- described above, the Administrator may not prior to exercising any lease authority prospectus for which is attached to and included enter into any leases that are below pro- in this resolution. This resolution amends spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. the prior authorization of prospectus PCA– of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services 01–SF16 on March 2, 2016. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 556 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person for the Executive Office resolution.

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GSA PBS

AMENDED PROSPECTUS- LEASE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Prospectus Number. PCA-01-SF17 Congressional District: 12

t(xecutive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to amend prospectus PCA-OI-SF16 which proposed a lease of up to 85,000 rentable square feet for the Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review and Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office for Principle Legal Advisors (OPLA), for a tenn of 10 years at a maximum cost of $76.00 per rentable square foot. The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure approved the original prospectus on January 20, 2016 and March 2, 2016. This amended prospectus seeks authority to continue leasing 6,800 rentable square feet, previously removed from the OPLA housing requirement in PCA-01-SF16, in order to house an increase in attorneys and staff.

Description

Occupant: Executive Office of Immigration Review and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 91,100 (Current RSF/USF = 1.18) Previously Awarded Lease RSF: 84,300 (RSFIUSF = 1.18) Estimated Maximum RSF: 91,1 00 (Proposed RSF!USF = J.18) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 556/239 Estimated Usable Square FeeVPerson: 5561210 Proposed Maximum Lease Tenn: JOYears Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 10il212016 Delineated Area: 100 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA Number of Official Parking Spaces: 25 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Proposed Rental Rate : 575.00 /RSF Estimated Total Annual Cosr: $6,832,500

I This estimate is for fiscal year 2017 and may be escalated by I .9 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether pajd by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing anarkct nmtal rates as a benchmark for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. ~w leases may contain an escalation clause to proVide for annual cbanges in real estate taxes and opernting costs.

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AMENDED PROSPECTUS- LEASE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Prospectus Number: PCA..Ol-SF17 Congressional District: 12

Current Total Annual Cost $3,220,858 (leases effective 10/13/2006 and 08/18/2008) Justific:ation

EOIR and OPLA are currently.co-located.at 100 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA under a lease that expires on October 12, 2016. In conjunction with approximately 9,000 RSF in a nearby Federal building, this location acts as one of the 59 EOIR Courts around the country. The judges and staff administer and interpret Federal immigration 1aw and regulations through immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.

On March 16,2016, GSA awarded a 10 year lease for approximately 84,300 rentable square feet which will become effective immediately following the existing lease expirations on October 12, 2016. The original prospectus proposed to decrease OPLA's requirement by approximately 6,800 rentable square feet. OPLA is in the process of hiring 37 additional personnel not anticipated in the original prospectus to support the growing docket in the San Francisco EOIR Court and these personnel are anticipated to be onboard by July 2016. The existing space, removed from the previous prospectus is needed to meet this requirement This prospectus decreases the requested approved rental rate per rentable square foot from $76.00 to $75.00, increases the estimated maximum rentable square feet from 85.000 to 91,100, and improves OPLA's overall utilization rate from 239 usable square feet (USF) per person to 210 USF per person.

Summary of Energy Compliance

GSA wilt incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offerors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star performance rating of75 or higher.

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Intiastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

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GSA PBS

AMENDED PROSPECTUS- LEASE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF IMMIGRATION REVIEW AND JMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Prospectus Number. PCA-Ol-SF17 Congressional District: 12

Interim Leasing

Certiftqdon of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ___ --~ne 16, 29-'--16__

Recommended: Commlssio~c Sldldings Service &~1/l/~~ :T/P~ Approv~=------c------Administratort General Services Administration

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I I

291 291

390 390

156 156

390 390

195 195

710 710

420 420

748 748

312 312

720 720

666 666

240 240

480 480

1,560 1,560

1,639 1,639

2,128 2,128

3,601 3,601

2,030 2,030

2,578 2,578

11,913 11,913

53,607 53,607

22,440 22,440

22,680 22,680 77,1.38_ 77,1.38_

54,458 54,458

. .

USF USF

Total Total

CA CA

L954 L954

I I

53,607 53,607

41,653 41,653

PCA-01SF17 PCA-01SF17

(USF) (USF)

Francisco, Francisco,

Special Special

Room Room

Rooms Rooms

Room Room

Area Area

Room Room

Feet Feet

Storage Storage

Space Space

San San

Area Area

File File

Centers Centers

conidor conidor

Total Total

raining raining

Room Room

Waiting Waiting

Square Square

Rooms Rooms

Special Special

Suite Suite

Rooms Rooms

Secure Secure

Waiting Waiting

Files/Bulk Files/Bulk

Support Support

Rooms Rooms

Room Room

Rest Rest

Library Library

Storal!e Storal!e

Archive Archive

Room Room

Usable Usable

Break Break

Staff Staff

Supply Supply ADP ADP

ProBono ProBono

File File

Conference/Training Conference/Training

Reception/Waiting Reception/Waiting

Law Law

Courtroom Courtroom

Office Office

Conferenceff Conferenceff

Printer/CopyiMail Printer/CopyiMail

Break Break

Interpreter Interpreter

Secure Secure Judges Judges

Administration Administration

Secure Secure

Telecom Telecom

10,726 10,726

12,805 12,805

23,531 23,531

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

EOIR EOIR

EO!R EO!R

EOIR EOIR

EOJR EOJR

EOIR EOIR

EO!R EO!R

EOIR EOIR

EO!R EO!R

OPLA OPLA

EOIR EOIR

OPLA OPLA

OPLA OPLA Agency Agency

OPLA OPLA

98 98

108 108

206 206

Total Total

98 98

108 108

Personnel Personnel

206 206

Office Office

and and

building. building.

the the

of of

(EOIR) (EOIR)

(OPLA) (OPLA)

16,977 16,977

71,435 71,435

54,458 54,458

Total Total

occupants occupants

Review Review

the the

Advisors Advisors

1 1

Plan Plan

to to

11,954 11,954

53,607 53,607

41,653 41,653

(USF)

Legal Legal

Special Special

jointly jointly

Feet Feet

Housing Housing Immigration Immigration

of of

Principle Principle

Square Square

available available

13,2016 13,2016

of of

Office Office

Stora2e Stora2e

space space

Usable Usable

Office Office

and and

OCTOBER OCTOBER

Executive Executive

5,023 5,023

RSF RSF

12,805 12,805 91,100 91,100

84,300 84,300

17,828 17,828

Office Office

furnishings furnishings

Max Max

and and

EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE

71 71

98 98

169 169

people people

77 77

102 102

556 556

210 210

10 10

Total Total

personnel personnel

Proposed Proposed

than than

I I

I I I I

I I

tenant's tenant's

less less

71 71

98 98

a a

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169 169

by by

with with

personnel. personnel.

55 55

102 102

239 239

556 556

Office Office

use use

Current Current

Cunent Cunent

space space

total total

(UR)' (UR)'

space space

I I

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agencies agencies

Rates Rates

support support

and and

UR UR

support support

USF USF

person person

for for available

divided divided

office office

per per

total total

office office

of of

USF USF

Overall Overall

by by

tilization tilization

Congress Congress

of of

ll ll

building building

usf usf

space space

4 4

(OPLA) (OPLA)

(EOIR) (EOIR)

usf usf

EOIR EOIR

OPLA OPLA

SF SF

divided divided

ofthe ofthe

6,513 6,513

total total plan

office office

Office Office

Factor Factor

5,258 5,258

Judiciary, Judiciary,

Lease Lease

EOIR EOIR of of

EOIR EOIR

OPLA OPLA

RSF RSF

Locations Locations

Street, Street,

Rill Rill

portion portion

excludes excludes

Max Max

=housing =housing

excludes excludes

amount amount

the the

excludes excludes

April2016 April2016

URs URs

means means

Factor= Factor=

Montgomery Montgomery

100 100

RJU RJU USF/Person USF/Person

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed Total Total

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

Cuncnt Cuncnt

USF USF

Calculation Calculation

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

NOTES: NOTES:

Proposed Proposed

2 UR=average UR=average Current Current

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS AD- Provided that, the Administrator of General in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. MINISTRATION, JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply MISSOURI, AND JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS Provided further, that the Administrator an overall utilization rate of 129 square feet shall require that the delineated area of the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation or less per person, except that, if the Admin- procurement is identical to the delineated and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- istrator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, if the Administrator determines that the de- trator shall provide an explanatory state- appropriations are authorized for a lease of lineated area of the procurement should not ment to the Committee on Transportation up to 806,794 rentable square feet of space, in- be identical to the delineated area included and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- cluding 142 official parking spaces, for the in the prospectus, the Administrator shall resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- National Archives and Records Administra- provide an explanatory statement to the thority provided in this resolution. tion, Federal Records Center currently lo- Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- cated at 200 NW Space Center in Lee’s Sum- described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives mit, Missouri at a proposed total annual cost enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority proof $5,647,558 for a lease term of up to 20 years, spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. a prospectus for which is attached to and in- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services cluded in this resolution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 129 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES, MISSOURI, AND JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS

Prospectus Number: PM0-01-LS17 Congressional District: MO 05, 06, KS 03

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 806,794 rentable square feet (RSF) for the National Archives and Records Administration Federal Records Center (NARA-FRC), currently located at 200 NW Space Center, Lee's Summit, MO.

The lease will provide continued housing for NARA-FRC, will maintain its current office utilization rate of 129 usable square feet (USF) per person, and allow for continued temporary and pe1manent record storage capabilities for Federal agencies.

Description

Occupant: National Archives and Records Administration Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 806,794 (Current RSF/USF 1.00) Estimated Maximum RSF: 806,794 (Proposed RSF/USF 1.00) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 129 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 129 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 20 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 8/14/2017 Delineated Area: Jackson and Clay Counties, Missouri, and Johnson County, Kansas Number of Official Parking Spaces: 142 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $7.00 I RSF

1 This estimate is for fiscal year 20 I 7 and may be escalated by 2.0 percent arnmally to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as a basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. 1

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS LEASE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES, MISSOURI, AND .JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS

Prospectus Number: PM0-01-LS17 Congressional District: MO 05, 06, KS 03

2 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $5,647,558 Current Total Annual Cost: $3,211,969 (Lease effective 8/15/1997)

Acquisition Strategy

The NARA-FRC is currently located in subterranean space. In order to maximize competition, GSA will consider aboveground and subterranean space for this procurement and will relocate the agency if economically advantageous to the Federal Government.

Justification

NARA-FRC is one of 18 Federal Records Centers across the nation used by Federal agencies for records-related services. The FRCs work together to provide temporary and permanent record storage services. The facility storage services are full at this location and any new incoming client boxes are accommodated by moving existing records to other Federal Records Centers or by the disposal of eligible records. The current location provides storage conditions that meet pennanent or archival requirements, which accounts for 57 percent of permanent record storage.

NARA-FRC requires space to accommodate the movement, processing, and retrieving of large quantities of client record boxes into its computer systems, along with the ability to store client records in an environment that meets regulations for Federal Records Storage (36 CFR 1234). The movement of client record boxes is accommodated using eight-foot carts, which require ample circulation space for maneuvering. Although Federal agencies are attempting to convert to electronic storage, the demand for paper record storage still remains and since 2000 has grown by 2.38 percent per year.

2 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES, MISSOURI, AND JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS

Prospectus Number: PM0-01-LS17 Congressional District: MO 05, 06, KS 03

Summary of Energy Compliance

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Govemment to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES, MISSOURI, AND JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS

Prospectus Number: PM0-0 1-LS 17 Congressional District: MO 05, 06, KS 03

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on~--~--~-----_,A..,..u_.gg...... _st..._,9_."_2_0_16~..~~ ... ~--~~~

Recommended:----:::-../(;(-~-Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved:---~~---~--~--~-·~-· _:;:~~-..:~~-.·--""··?1(~<--...~----~-- ~~~~~-~ Administrator, General Services Administration

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KS KS

MO MO

1 1

County, County,

I I

86 86

l l

702 702

30 30

Counties, Counties,

PMO-Ol-LS17 PMO-Ol-LS17

1,252

2,109 2,109

~ ~

794,608 794,608

787.705 787.705

806,794 806,794

USF USF

Total Total

Clay Clay

Johnson Johnson

! !

l l

I I

and and

794,608 794,608

794.608 794.608

(USF) (USF)

Special Special

Jackson Jackson

Feet Feet

Space Space

Processmg Processmg

Total Total

2,600 2,600

Square Square

Data Data

Special Special

Closet Closet

Service Service

Storaue Storaue

Receiving Receiving

Usable Usable

Restroom~ Restroom~

Automatic Automatic

Laboratory Laboratory

Jamtorial Jamtorial

Food Food

Conferencelfrainin£ Conferencelfrainin£

i i

lMai! lMai!

!warehouse !warehouse

1 1

9,586 9,586

9.586 9.586

Office Office

-""' -""'

'------

65 65

-----~ -----~

Total Total

58 58

Personnel Personnel

nonnal nonnal

Office Office

the the

above above

Administration Administration

storage storage

806,794 806,794

building building

Total Total

Plan Plan

the the

ciienl ciienl

of of

Records Records

of of

And And

794,608 794,608

Housing Housing

occupants occupants

(USF)' (USF)'

Special Special

the the

Feet Feet

to to

Archives Archives

movementfprocessing movementfprocessing

Square Square

jointly jointly

2,600 2,600

for for

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

40% 40%

available available

of of

I I

National National

space space

CURRENT CURRENT

9,586 9,586

and and

ovu,/;1"1-

Office Office

requirement requirement

fumishmgs fumishmgs

65 65

CirculatiOn CirculatiOn

and and

l.U\1 l.U\1

Total Total

people. people.

10 10

per::oonnel per::oonnel

j j

58 58

Personnel Personnel

than than

tenant':. tenant':.

0\)\),/:7"< 0\)\),/:7"<

les& les&

a a

Office Office

by by

with with

per~onnel. per~onnel.

use use

··--

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space space

for for

space space

··--

by by

agencies agencies

lJR"~ lJR"~

and and

support support

USF USF

support support

person person

available available

divided divided

0Hrall 0Hrall

per per

total total

office office

USF USF

office office

by by

of of

Congress Congress

storage. storage.

of of

building building

space space

to to

usf usf

toUt! toUt!

usf usf

the the

Locations Locations

divided divided

Factor4 Factor4

ot ot

plan plan

Rate Rate

office office

2,109 2,109

Judiciary, Judiciary,

2.109 2.109

of of

:Lease :Lease

RSF RSF

RfU RfU

circulation circulation

Leased Leased

portion portion

Center Center

Max Max

excludes excludes

""housing ""housing

the the

extra extra

amount amount

excludes excludes

2015 2015

UR UR

Space Space

UR UR

mean~ mean~

moved moved

Factor= Factor=

NW NW

USF USF

USF/Per.'lon USF/Per.'lon

NOTES: NOTES:

EstJmatediP.:::P.osed EstJmatediP.:::P.osed

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Total Total

200 200

"' "'

22%, 22%,

Proposed Proposed

'RIIJ 'RIIJ

UR=average UR=average

Current Current

i i October October

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include FORT WORTH, TX an overall utilization rate of 292 square feet in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. Resolved by the Committee on Transportation or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated appropriations are authorized for a lease of trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, up to 163,000 rentable square feet of space, in- ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- cluding 3 official parking spaces, for the and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not Small Business Administration, Office of resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included Disaster Assistance currently located at thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall 14951 and 14925 Kingsport Drive in Dallas, provide an explanatory statement to the Texas at a proposed total annual cost of Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- $4,727,000 for a lease term of up to 15 years, described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives a prospectus for which is attached to and in- enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- cluded in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 292 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECfUS- LEASE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FORT WORTH, TX

Prospectus Number: PTX-Ol-FWI7 Congressional District: 6, 12, 24, 26, 30, 33

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 163,000 rentable square feet (RSF) of space for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Disaster Assistance (ODA), currently located in leased space at 14951 and 14925 Kingsport Drive in Dallas, TX.

The proposed lease will provide continued housing and allow SBA to rapidly respond to disasters. Space utilization will vary, depending on staffing levels during an emergency response. The office utilization will mnge from 164 to 47 usable square feet (USF) per person, and the overall utilization mte will range from 292 to 83 USF per person, resulting in SBA being housed in approximately 17,000 RSF less space than it has at the current locations. In the absence of this reduction, lhe status quo cost of continued occupancy at the proposed market rental rate would be $5,220,000 per year.

Description

Occupant: Small Business Administration Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 180,000 {RSFIUSF = 1.01) Estimated Maximum RSF: 163,000 (RSFIUSF = 1.15) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 17,000 (Reduction) Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 392 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 292 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 15 Years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 9/03/2017 and 7i23/2018 Delineated Area: North: Southlake Blvd to Highway 114 to Highway 635 South: Highway 303 East: Interstate 25 to Higbwayl2 West: Loop 820 to Davis Boulevard Number of Official Parking Spaces: 3 Scoring: Operating lease 1 Estimated Proposed Rental Rate : $29.00/ RSF Estimated Total Annual Cost'2: $4,727,000

1 This eslimate is for fiscal year 2018 :md may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for intlntion The proposed rental rote is fully sCJViccd including all operating expenses whether paid by •be lessor or directly by the Government OSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market ren!al rates I1S a benchmark for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease nwnrd is made in the best interest of the Government

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FORT \VORTH. TX

Prospectus Number: PTX-0 1-FW 17 Congressional District: 6, 12, 24, 26, 30, 33

CurTent Total Annual Cost: $4,264,000 (Leases effective 7124l1003 and 09/04/2007)

Justification

SBA ODA has been housed under three leases at 14951 and 14925 Kingsport Drive in Fort Worth, TX since July 2003 and September 2007, respectively and has an ongoing need to house its Disaster Assistance Processing and Disbursement Center (PDC).

Working with other SBA and Department of Homeland Security- Federal Emergency Management Agency offices. the PDC is one of six disaster assistance offices nationwide. Each disaster assistance office serves a unique function and the PDC is responsible for processing all disaster loan applications, including application entry, scanning, and processing. The PDC is also responsible for aU loan approvals. loan document generation, loan closing, and disbursement of loan proceeds. The PDC requires adequate space for periods of "surge" when ns mnny as 1700 employees offer assistance in support of disoster recovery efforts.

The other SBA disaster assistance offices include the Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center, Disaster Assistance Field Operations Centers East and West. Office of Disaster Personnel. Administrative Services Center, Disaster Credit Management System Operations Center. and the Damage Verification Center.

Summary of Energv Compliance

GSA will incorporate energy efficiency requirements into the Request for Lease Proposals and other documents related to the: procurement of space based on the approved prospectus. GSA encourages offcrors to exceed minimum requirements set forth in the procurement and to achieve an Energy Star performance rating of 75 or higher •

., ~New leases may contain an escalution clause to provide for annual changes in real estale taxes and opemting costs.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FORT WORTH, TX

Prospectus Number: PTX..Ol-FWI7 Congressional District: 6, 12, 24. 26, 30,33

Resolutions of Approval

Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and [nfrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment IUld Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Lensing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective dale of the new lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk ofholdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed lease is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington. DC, on ___811}_~2~~----~-

Recommended: _ _d!i . · .~~---- Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

I /} ' d7,__..-.f:/ /£./ Approved;. --~~-"'-'--·!-t.

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1,6001 1,6001

6,0001 6,0001

16,000 16,000

10,000 10,000

33,60~ 33,60~

141,454 141,454

USF' USF'

Total Total

TX TX

33,600 33,600

Worth, Worth,

(USF) (USF)

Special Special

PTX-Ol-FW17 PTX-Ol-FW17

Feet Feet

Fort Fort

Space Space

TraininO' TraininO'

Total Total

6,000 6,000

Square Square

6,060 6,060

and and

Special Special

Storage Storage

Service Service

Usable Usable

ADP ADP

Warehouse Warehouse

Conference Conference

Food Food

101,854 101,854

Office Office

ESTIMA' ESTIMA'

485 485

response. response.

Total Total

disaster disaster

tOr tOr

Personnel Personnel

485 485

1707 1707

to to

Office Office

up up

of of

surge surge

98,640 98,640

79,122 79,122

177,762 177,762

Total Total

building. building.

employee employee

the the

an an

of of

Plan Plan

during during

Administration Administration

24,300 24,300

{USF) {USF)

occupants occupants

Special Special

the the

Feet Feet

to to

Housing Housing

USF/person USF/person

Business Business

83 83

Souarc Souarc

jointly jointly

to to

Storage Storage

292 292

Usable Usable

Small Small

available available

from from

space space

CURRENT CURRENT

range range

98,640 98,640

54,822 54,822

153,462 153,462

and and

wiU wiU

Office Office

furnishings furnishings

utilization utilization

454 454

and and

Total Total

overall overall

people people

The The

10 10

personnel personnel

Personnel Personnel

454 454

than than

tenant's tenant's

less less

a a

Office Office

by by

with with

personnel. personnel.

! !

I I

usc usc

space space

total total

space space

for for

by by

agencies agencies

UR UR

support support

and and

support support

USF USF

person person

available available

divided divided

Overall Overall

office office

per per

totai totai

TX TX

office office

of of

USF USF

by by

of of

Congress Congress

usf usf

building building

space space

usf usf

tota.l tota.l

Worth, Worth,

the the

Locations Locations

divided divided

Ft. Ft.

Factor Factor

of of

Rate Rate

plan plan

office office

2015 2015

24,982 24,982

Judiciary, Judiciary,

33,762 33,762

Lease Lease

of of

RSF RSF

R!U R!U

Drive, Drive,

Leased Leased

portio11 portio11

Max Max

excludes excludes

=housing =housing

amount amount

the the

excludes excludes

October October

UR UR

Kingsport Kingsport

means means

Factor= Factor=

USF/Person USF/Person

Calculation Calculation

NOTES: NOTES:

14951 14951

R!U R!U

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed Total Total

'USF 'USF

VR""'average VR""'average

Proposed Proposed

Current Current ~_ingsEort ~_ingsEort

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. COMMISSION, WASHINGTON, DC an overall utilization rate of 215 square feet or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease of ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- up to 170,000 rentable square feet of space, in- and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not cluding 10 official parking spaces, for the resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included Equal Employment Opportunity Commission thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall currently located at 131 M Street NE in provide an explanatory statement to the Washington, D.C. at a proposed total annual Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- cost of $8,500,000 for a lease term of up to 15 described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives years, a prospectus for which is attached to enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- and included in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 215 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION WASI-IINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-09-W A 17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 170,000 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), currently located at 131 M Street NE in Washington, DC.

The lease will provide continued housing for EEOC, and will improve EEOC office and overall utilization rates from 146 to 130 usable square feet (USF) per person and 240 to 215 USF per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) t 60,995 (Current RSF/USF -= 1.15) 1 Estimated Maximum RSF : 170,000 (Proposed RSF/USF = 1.20) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 240 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 215 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 15 years Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 10/08/2018 Delineated Area: Washington, DC Central Employment Area Number of Official Parking Spaces: 10 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $50.00/RSF Estimated Total Annual Cose: $8,500,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $6,825,841 (leases effective 10/9/2008)

1 The RSF/USF at the current location is approximately 1.15; however, to maximize competition a RSF/USF ratio of 1.20 is used for the proposed maximum RSF as indicated in the housing plan. 2 This estimate is for fiscal year 20 I 8 and may be escalated by 1.95 percent annually 10 the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses, whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA wilt conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as the basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. ' New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION WASliiNGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-09-W A 17

Background

The EEOC is a bipartisan commission comprised of five presidentially appointed members, including the Chair, Vice Chair, and three Commissioners. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing Federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. The EEOC has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers that are covered by the law. Additionally, the EEOC provides leadership and guidance to Federal agencies on all aspects of the Federal Government's equal employment opportunity program.

Justification

The current lease at 131 M Street NE expires on October 8, 2018. The EEOC is projecting a staffing increase of new hires to address Federal and private sector case backlog. The EEOC requires continued housing for the personnel currently working in this location, as well as those additional personnel anticipated to be hired.

Acquisition Strategy

In order to maximize the flexibility and competition in acquiring space to the EEOC, GSA may issue a single, multiple-award solicitation that will allow offerors to provide blocks of space able to meet requirements in whole or in part. All offers must provide space consistent with the delineated area defined by this prospectus.

Summary of Energy Compliance

Resolutions of Approval

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION WASIIINGTON~ DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-09-WA17

Interim Leasing

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ___Ayg.ust..J1.J..Q16"------

Recommended: --~1/c~--:-~-----::-:--~------Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ~d!c~)Administrator, £~~--~-;--:--~-- General Services Administration

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104 104

712 712

200 200

651 651

I I

1,660 1,660

3,805 3,805

2_9_,60_1!_ 2_9_,60_1!_

21,476 21,476

141,453 141,453

USF USF

Total Total

DC DC

______

A17 A17

W W

29,608 29,608

Special Special

(USF) (USF)

PDC-09-

Feet Feet

Space Space

Washington, Washington,

Total Total

1,875 1,875

Square Square

Special Special

Unit Unit

Records Records

Usable Usable

Supplies/Storage Supplies/Storage

Librarv Librarv

Mail Mail

LAN LAN

File/ File/

Conference Conference

Health Health

X-Rav X-Rav

109,970 109,970

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

659 659

Total Total

Personnel Personnel

659 659

Office Office

139,500 139,500

!3_9_,~ !3_9_,~

Total Total

Commission Commission

building. building.

______

the the

of of

Plan Plan

28,640 28,640

1,ll,640 1,ll,640

__ __

Special Special

(USF)' (USF)'

---

occupants occupants

Opportunity Opportunity

thC', thC',

Feet Feet

to to

Housing Housing

2,045 2,045

2,045_ 2,045_

Square Square

jointly jointly

Usable Usable

------

Employment Employment

Supplies/Storage Supplies/Storage

available available

CURRENT CURRENT

space space

Equal Equal

170,000 170,000

160,995 160,995

108,815 108,815

and and

Office Office

MaxRSF MaxRSF

I I

furnishings furnishings

581 581

and and

___ill_ ___ill_

_ _

1.15 1.15

1.20 1.20

Total Total

RSF/USF RSF/USF

people people

10 10

I I

personnel personnel

Personnel Personnel

than than

58] 58]

581 581

USF USF

tenant's tenant's

139,soo 139,soo

141.453 141.453

less less

a a

Office Office

Total Total

by by

with with

personneL personneL

I I

usc usc

space space

Factor Factor

total total

space space

for for

by by

Rate Rate

agencies agencies

R/U R/U

UR UR

support support

and and

USF USF

support support

person person

available available

divided divided

per per

Overall Overall

ot1icc ot1icc

total total

Utilization Utilization

office office

of of

USF USF

by by

Congress Congress

DC DC

of of

space space

building building

usf usf

total total

usf usf

Office Office

the the

divided divided

Locations Locations

office office

of of

plan plan

Rate Rate

24,193 24,193

Judiciary, Judiciary,

of of

23,939 23,939

Lease Lease

RSF RSF

Washington, Washington,

2016 2016

Leased Leased

portion portion

housing housing

Max Max

NE, NE,

amount amount

excludes excludes

~ ~

~he ~he

excludes excludes

May May

UR UR

Street, Street,

means means

Factor-" Factor-"

average average

M M

= =

RJU RJU USF/Person USF/Person

USF USF

Calculation Calculation

Current Current

Estimated/Proooscd Estimated/Proooscd 131 131

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

Total Total

4 4

3 3

Current Current

NOTES: NOTES:

Proposed Proposed

UR UR 1 1

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, Provided that, the Administrator of General in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. WASHINGTON, DC Services and tenant agencies agree to apply Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation an overall utilization rate of 108 square feet shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- or less per person, except that, if the Admin- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, istrator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease ex- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- tension of up to 116,675 rentable square feet if the Administrator determines that the de- trator shall provide an explanatory state- lineated area of the procurement should not of space, including 6 official parking spaces, ment to the Committee on Transportation be identical to the delineated area included for a portion of the Department of Homeland and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall Security, Federal Emergency Management resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- Agency headquarters functions currently lo- thority provided in this resolution. provide an explanatory statement to the cated at 400 C Street SW and 800 K Street NW Committee on Transportation and Infra- in Washington, D.C., and 1800 South Bell Provided that, except for interim leases as structure of the House of Representatives Street in Arlington, Virginia at a proposed described above, the Administrator may not prior to exercising any lease authority pro- total annual cost of $5,483,725 for a lease enter into any leases that are below provided in this resolution. term of up to 3 years, a prospectus for which spectus level for the purposes of meeting any is attached to and included in this resolu- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services tion. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 108 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. resolution.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURJTY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-Ol-WA17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 116,675 rentable square feet (RSF) for a portion of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters functions currently located in four leases at 400 C Street SW and 800 K Street NW in Washington, DC, and 1800 South Bell Street in Arlington, VA. GSA proposes to consolidate the FEMA components, currently dispersed across three locations, under one lease and improve overall and office utilization rates from 219 to 108 usable square feet (USF) per person and from J56 to 69 USF per person, respectively. The lease will provide continued housing for FEMA prior to its planned move to the St. Elizabeths campus in accordance with the Enhanced Plan for the DHS headquarters consolidation.

Description Occupant: Federal Emergency Management Agency Lease Type Extension Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 233,198 (Current RSF;USF"" 1.19) Estimated Maximum RSF: 116,675 (Proposed RSF/USF 1.20) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 116,523 (Reduction) Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 219 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 108 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: up to 3 years Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 11/30/20 !6, 01/02/2018, 09/30/2019, I0/01/2020 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area 1 Number of Official Parking Spaces : 6 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $47.00/RSF 3 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $5,483,725 Current Total Annual Cost: $9,550,150

1 FEMA security requirements necessitate control of the parking at a leased location. This control is accomplished as a separate operating agreement with the lessor. ~This estimate is for fiscal year 2018 and may be escalated by 2.1 percent annually to the effective date of the Jea<;e to account for inflation. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rate5 a'i a benchmark for negotiating this lease. to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. 3 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxe.'i and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-0 t-WA 17

Background

FEMA 's mission is to support Americans and first responders to ensure that as a Nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 100-707, signed into law November 23, 1988, amended the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93-288. It created the system in place today by which a Presidential Disaster Declaration of an emergency triggers financial and physical assistance through FEMA. The Act gives FEMA the responsibility for coordinating government-wide relief efforts. Justification

The lease at 400 C Street expires prior to FEMA's planned move to St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan. GSA currently pays approximately $5.5 million in annual rent for the leases that are proposed to be housed in this extension, a cost to the Government and taxpayer that will no longer be incurred once the Enhanced Plan is fully executed. Therefore, authorization is needed to extend the lease for a short term to align with the move to St. Elizabeths. As the leases at 800 K Street, NW, expire in 2016 and 2019, personnel will relocate to 400 C Street, SW. The personnel in the lease at 1800 South Bell Street will backfill the lease at 400 C Street, SW, by the end of the 2016. The balance of the leased space, not necessary under the extension, will be returned to the lessor.

The President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget proposed the funding necessary to complete the design and construction of a new facility to house FEMA at the St. Elizabeth's campus. As presented in the FY 2017 capital program prospectus in support of the DHS consolidation at the St. Elizabeths campus, GSA anticipates that construction completion of the new FEMA facility will occur in FY 2019.

Resolutions of Approval

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-0 1-W A17

Interim Leasing

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on _...r.A:.LJuo.qg~uL>2.stL.1._.9'"'"..... 2.lt.Q~I61l.._. ______

/_fj~ Recommended: /II l ------~------Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ___/~_/, n-~ .'f-'_~~~5~-----·--··- Administrator, General Services Administration

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130 130

456 456

987 987

636 636

1,006 1,006

3,598 3,598

5,468 5,468

5,424 5,424

97,228 97,228

~-11]Q~ ~-11]Q~

USF USF

Total Total

DC DC

17,705 17,705

(L'SF) (L'SF)

Storage Storage

Special Special

Room Room

Feet Feet

Space Space

PDC-Ol-WA17 PDC-Ol-WA17

Showers Showers

Washington, Washington,

I I

Mail Mail

Total Total

Training Training

Property Property

I I

Frame Frame

I I

Square Square

Room Room

Special Special

Break Break

Room Room

I I

Copy Copy

Dist Dist

-----

I I

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

Inter. Inter.

Print Print Accountable Accountable

Lactation Lactation

Locker Locker

Panhy Panhy

Conference Conference

Center Center Conference

79,523 79,523

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

897 897

Total Total

897 897

Personnel Personnel

Office Office

Agency Agency

19,067 19,067

94,095 94,095

83,456 83,456

196,618 196,618

Total Total

Security Security

building. building.

the the

of of

Plan Plan

market. market.

1,714 1,714

8,473 8,473

7,518 7,518

17,705 17,705

Management Management

USF USF

Special Special

Homeland Homeland

occupants occupants

Feet Feet

of of

the the

competitive competitive

Housing Housing

to to

Square Square

expand expand

jointly jointly

Emergency Emergency

to to

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

Department Department

leases leases

available available

Federal Federal

new new

CURRENT CURRENT

space space

17,353 17,353

85,622 85,622

75,938 75,938

for for

116,675 116,675

233,198 233,198

178,913 178,913

Office Office

and and

MaxRSF MaxRSF

~ ~

standard standard

65 65

897 897

317 317

515 515

GSA GSA

furnishings furnishings

is is

69 69

and and

1.20 1.20

1.19 1.19

Total Total

Proposed Proposed

RSF/USF RSF/USF

people people

RSFiUSF RSFiUSF

10 10

personnel personnel

65 65

Personnel Personnel

897 897

515 515

317 317

1.20 1.20

than than

97,228 97,228

USF USF

196,618 196,618

156 156

tenant's tenant's

less less

Office Office

a a

Current Current

Total Total

by by

with with

persoJUlCL persoJUlCL

(UR) (UR)

usc usc

Factor Factor

space space

total total

space space

for for

Rate Rate

R/U R/U

by by

agencies agencies

UR UR

support support

and and

support support

USF USF

person person

avallable avallable

divided divided

Overall Overall

per per

Utilization Utilization

total total

office office

VA VA

USF USF

by by

DC DC

Congress Congress

DC DC

of of

space space

building building

usfofoffice usfofoffice

Office Office

usf usf

total total

2015 2015

the the

I~ocations I~ocations

divided divided

office office

Rate Rate

of of

Rate Rate

Arlington, Arlington,

plan plan

17,495 17,495

Judiciary, Judiciary,

of of

39,361 39,361

Lease Lease

RSF RSF

Washington, Washington,

Leased Leased

Street, Street,

sed sed

portion portion

Max Max

SW, SW,

NW, NW,

amount amount

excludes excludes

=housing =housing

the the

excludes excludes

Bell Bell

excludes excludes

September September

UR UR

Street, Street,

means means

South South

average average

Factor= Factor=

K K

C C

= =

USF USF

1800 1800

Estimated/PrOD-~ Estimated/PrOD-~

Current Current

800 800

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

Total Total

400 400

1 1

NOTES: NOTES: ~Calculation ~Calculation

'USF/Person 'USF/Person

UR UR

Proposed Proposed

Current Current 'R/U 'R/U

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include Provided that, the Administrator of General FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. Services and tenant agencies agree to apply WASHINGTON, DC Provided further, that the Administrator an overall utilization rate of 134 square feet shall require that the delineated area of the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation or less per person, except that, if the Admin- procurement is identical to the delineated and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- istrator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- if the Administrator determines that the de- appropriations are authorized for a lease ex- trator shall provide an explanatory state- lineated area of the procurement should not tension of up to 303,546 rentable square feet ment to the Committee on Transportation be identical to the delineated area included of space, including 17 official parking spaces, and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall for the Department of Homeland Security, resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- provide an explanatory statement to the Federal Emergency Management Agency thority provided in this resolution. headquarters currently located in Federal Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- Center Plaza I at 500 C Street SW in Wash- described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives ington, D.C. at a proposed total annual cost enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority proof $14,266,662 for a lease term of up to 1 year, spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. a prospectus for which is attached to and in- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services cluded in this resolution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 134 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. resolution.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-02-W A 17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 303,546 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency {FEMA) headquarters currently located in Federal Center Plaza t at 500 C Street SW in Washington, DC. The lease will provide housing for the agency prior to its planned move to the St. Elizabeths campus in accordance with the Enhanced Plan for the DHS headquarters consolidation.

Description Occupant: Federal Emergency Management Agency Lease Type Extension Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 303,546 (Current RSF/USF == l.l 0) Estimated Maximum RSF: 303,546 (Proposed RSF/USF'"" 1.1 0) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet! Person: 134 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 134 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: Up to I year from date of expiration Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 08/16/2019 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area 1 Number of Official Parking Spaces : 17 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $47.00/RSF 3 EstimatedTotal Annual Cost : $14,266,662 Current Total Annual Cost: $I 1,894,682

1 FEMA security requirements necessitate control of the parking at a leased location. This control is accomplished as a separate operating agreement with the lessor. ~This estimate is for fiscal year 2019 and may be escalated by 2.1 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates a.., a benchmark for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. ' New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating COl>1S.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-02-W A I 7

Background

FEMA 's mission is to support Americans and first responders to ensure that as a Nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare tor, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 100-707, signed into Jaw November 23, 1988, amended the Disaster Relief Act of 1974, Public Law 93-288. It created the system in place today by which a Presidential Disaster Declaration of an emergency triggers financial and physical assistance through FEMA. The Act gives FEMA the responsibility for coordinating government-wide relief efforts.

Justification

The lease at Federal Center Plaza I at500 C Street SW in Washington, DC, expires prior to FEMA 's planned move to St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan. GSA currently pays approximately $11.9 million in annual rent for the leases that are proposed to be housed in this extension, a cost to the Government and taxpayer that will no longer be incurred once the Enhanced Plan is fully executed. Therefore, authorization is needed to extend the lease for a short term to align with the move to St. Elizabeths. FEMA will realize a smaller footprint and an improved utilization rate once the agency moves to St. Elizabeths.

The President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget proposed the funding necessary to complete the design and construction of a new facility to house FEMA at the St. Elizabeths campus. As presented in the FY 2017 capital program prospectus in support of the DHS consolidation at St. Elizabeths , GSA anticipates that construction completion of the new FEMA facility will occur in FY 2019.

Resolutions of Approval

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC~02-W A 17

Interim Leasing

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on AugysJ'-"lw:9~20>:-1'""'6~---~-~-----

/IJ()z~ Recommended: ______~~ i)l~ __ l. ______Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ~ tj.'~t/L -~--A-dm-in-istrator. Generai Services Adrrli"nistration

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H5626 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2016

155 155

534 534

141 141

670 670

857 857

255 255

l l

1,330 1,330

1,096 1,096

1,697 1,697

2,107 2,107

4,831 4,831

5,734 5,734

5,291 5,291

4,026 4,026

3,167 3,167

77,689 77,689

15,732 15,732

18,440 18,440

10,626 10,626

275,227 275,227

USF USF

Total Total

DC DC

77,689 77,689

Con Con

USF USF

Mail Mail

I I

Storage Storage

Soecial Soecial

nick nick

Center Center

Feet Feet

(NRCC) (NRCC)

Space Space

PDC-02-WA17 PDC-02-WA17

I I

Copy Copy

I I

Washington, Washington,

Total Total

Training Training

Property Property

Rooms Rooms

I I

Frame Frame

Souare Souare

Center Center

/UPS /UPS

Rooms Rooms

1,248 1,248

Lab Lab

Command Command

Special Special

Break Break

Toilet Toilet

Unit Unit

I I

Graphic Graphic

Dist. Dist.

Room Room

I I

Studio Studio

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

VRoom VRoom

\licchanical \licchanical

Security Security

Sccuritv Sccuritv

AntiGen AntiGen

Inter. Inter.

SC!F SC!F

A A

Press Press Lab Lab

Accountable Accountable

TV TV

Health Health

Conference Conference

Print Print

Private Private

Lactation Lactation

Conunand Conunand

Pantry Pantry

196,290 196,290

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

2,047 2,047

Total Total

Personnel Personnel

2,047 2,047

Office Office

Agency Agency

275,227 275,227

Total Total

Security Security

building. building.

the the

of of

Plan Plan

market. market.

77,689 77,689

Management Management

USF USF

Soecial Soecial

Homeland Homeland

occupants occupants

Feet Feet

of of

the the

competitive competitive

Housing Housing

to to

Sauare Sauare

1,248 1,248

expand expand

Emergency Emergency

jointly jointly

to to

Storage Storage

Usable Usable

Department Department

leases leases

available available

Federal Federal

new new

CURRENT CURRENT

space space

fbr fbr

303,546 303,546

196,290 196,290

Office Office

and and

MaxRSF MaxRSF

standard standard

I I

GSA GSA

fltmishings fltmishings

2,047 2,047

is is

and and

LJO LJO

1.10 1.10

Total Total

RSFIUSF RSFIUSF

people people

RSF/USF RSF/USF

I I

iO iO

personnel personnel

Personnel Personnel

1.20 1.20

than than

2,047 2,047

USF USF

275,227 275,227

75 75

tenant's tenant's

less less

Office Office

a a

Currcnl Currcnl

Total Total

by by

with with

personnel. personnel.

I I

(UR) (UR)

usc usc

Factor Factor

space space

total total

space space

for for

Rate Rate

by by

R/U R/U

agencies agencies

UR UR

support support

and and

support support

USF USF

person person

available available

divided divided

Overall Overall

per per

office office

Utilization Utilization

total total

office office

of of

USF USF

by by

Congress Congress

DC DC

of of

space space

building building

usf usf

Office Office

total total

usf usf

2015 2015

the the

Locations Locations

divided divided

office office

of of

Rate Rate

plan plan

43,184 43,184

of of

.ll:diciary} .ll:diciary}

43,184 43,184

Lease Lease

RSF RSF

Washington, Washington,

Leased Leased

portion portion

housi11g housi11g

Max Max

nosed nosed

SW, SW,

amount amount

excludes excludes

= =

the the

excludes excludes

September September

UR UR

Street, Street,

means means

Factor~ Factor~

C C

=average =average

RIU RIU

USF USF

Estimated/Pro Estimated/Pro

Current Current

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

500 500

Total Total

1 1

4 4

NOTES: NOTES:

Proposed Proposed

CuiTcnt CuiTcnt UR UR

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Provided that, the Administrator of General in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply WASHINGTON, DC Provided further, that the Administrator an overall utilization rate of 174 square feet shall require that the delineated area of the Resolved by the Committee on Transportation or less per person, except that, if the Admin- procurement is identical to the delineated and Infrastructure of the US. House of Rep- istrator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, if the Administrator determines that the de- trator shall provide an explanatory state- appropriations are authorized for a lease ex- lineated area of the procurement should not ment to the Committee on Transportation tension of up to 104,934 rentable square feet be identical to the delineated area included and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- of space, including 6 official parking spaces, in the prospectus, the Administrator shall resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- for the Department of Homeland Security, provide an explanatory statement to the thority provided in this resolution. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cur- Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- rently located at 801 Eye Street, NW in described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives Washington, D.C. at a proposed total annual enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- cost of $4,722,000 for a lease term of up to 3 spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. years, a prospectus for which is attached to of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services and included in this resolution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not. delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 174 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-03-WA 17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately I 04,934 rentable square feel for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (lCE), currently located at 801 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC. ICE has occupied space in the building since January 15,2009, under a lease that expires December 31, 2018.

The lease will enable ICE to provide continued housing for current personnel and meet its current mission requirements. Improvement to ICE's utilization rate will be achieved upon the agency's move to the St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan for the Consolidated DHS Headquarters.

Description Occupant: _ Immigration and Customs Enforcement Lease Type Extension Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) l 04,934 (Current RSF/USF = 1.09) Estimated Maximum RSF: 104,934 (Proposed RSF/USF = 1.09) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 174 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 174 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: Up to 3 years from date of expiration Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 12/31/2018 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area Number of Official Parking Spaces: 6 Scoring: Operating Lease 1 Estimated Rental Rate : $45.00/RSF 2 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $4,722,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $5, 106,000 (I i 15/2009)

1 This estimate is for fiscal year 2018 and may be escalated by 2.1 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced, including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for negotiating this lease to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. 2 Any new lease may contain escalation clauses to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-03-WA17

Justification

The current lease at 801 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC, expires December 31, 2018, and will expire prior to ICE's move to the St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan. GSA pays approximately $5.1 million in annual rent, a cost to the Government and taxpayer that will no longer be incurred once the Enhanced Plan is fully executed. Therefore, authorization is needed to extend the lease for a short term to align with the move to St. Elizabeths. ICE will attain a reduced footprint upon the move to the St. Elizabeths campus. Retrofit of ICE space to achieve a reduction in square footage is not cost beneficial under this short-term extension

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the lease. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-03- A W 17

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on August 1~9....,2,_,0""'1~6~---~--~---

Recommended:___.___1;L_~- Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ___Jilt_.~~-· KJ_' ~_!{_~~~~------· _. Administrator, General Services Administration

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753 753

1,844 1,844

96,557 96,557

__!16~~7_ __!16~~7_

USF USF

_____b§22 _____b§22

Total Total

_ _

__ __

_ _

DC DC

~ ~

A17 A17

W W

2,597 2,597

----~1_§9_1_ ----~1_§9_1_

Hall) Hall)

(USF) (USF)

Special Special

HSDN HSDN

PDC-03-

Feet Feet

Cfown Cfown

Space Space

Washington, Washington,

. .

Network Network

Square Square

Room Room

__]'(ltal__ __]'(ltal__

SJ>Ccial SJ>Ccial

Data Data

__ __

_ _

Storal!e Storal!e

Usable Usable

. .

Conference Conference

Secure Secure

93,960 93,960

Office Office

ESTIMATED/PROPOSED ESTIMATED/PROPOSED

556 556

Total Total

Personnel Personnel

556 556

Office Office

96,557 96,557

Total Total

Security Security

building. building.

Enforcement Enforcement

the the

of of

Plan Plan

Z,597 Z,597

2,597 2,597

(USF)' (USF)'

Homeland Homeland

Customs Customs

Special Special

occupants occupants

of of

Feet Feet

the the

and and

Housing Housing

to to

Square Square

jointly jointly

Storaue Storaue

Usable Usable

Department Department

available available

Immigration Immigration

CURRENT CURRENT

space space

93,960 93,960

and and

Office Office

I I

furnishings furnishings

556 556

and and

I~ I~

Total Total

Proposed Proposed

people people

I I

10 10

Personnel Personnel

556 556

than than

tenaG.t's tenaG.t's

less less

l~ l~

a a

Office Office

Cunent Cunent

by by

with with

personnel. personnel.

I I

use use

space space

total total

space space

3 3

for for

Rate Rate

by by

agencies agencies

support support

and and

support support

USF USF

person person

available available

divided divided

Overall Overall

office office

per per

total total

Utilization Utilization

of of

USF USF

by by

Congress Congress

usf usf

building building

space space

II II

usfofoffice usfofoffice

Office Office

total total

2015 2015

the the

Locations Locations

divided divided

Factor Factor

of of

Rate Rate

R~ R~

office office

plan plan

20,671 20,671

Judiciary, Judiciary,

20,671 20,671

Lease Lease

of of

RSF RSF

R/U R/U

Techworld Techworld

Leased Leased

portion portion

Max Max

excludes excludes

~housing ~housing

amount amount

the the

excludes excludes

NW-

excludes excludes

September September

UR UR

St St

UR UR

means means

Factor~ Factor~

Eye Eye

RIU RIU

USF USF

801 801

NOTES: NOTES:

Estimated/Proposed Estimated/Proposed

Total Total

4 UR=avcrage UR=avcrage

Current Current

'USFiPerson 'USFiPerson

::Calculation ::Calculation

Proposed Proposed F------

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Provided that, the Administrator of General Provided that, to the maximum extent LEASE—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, Services and tenant agencies agree to apply practicable, the Administrator shall include IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT, an overall utilization rate of 238 square feet in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. WASHINGTON, DC or less per person, except that, if the Admin- Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation istrator determines that the overall utiliza- shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, trator shall provide an explanatory state- area included in the prospectus, except that, appropriations are authorized for a lease ex- ment to the Committee on Transportation if the Administrator determines that the de- tension of up to 502,997 rentable square feet and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- lineated area of the procurement should not of space for the Department of Homeland Se- resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- be identical to the delineated area included curity, Immigration and Customs Enforce- thority provided in this resolution. in the prospectus, the Administrator shall ment currently located at 500 12th Street SW provide an explanatory statement to the in Washington, D.C. at a proposed total an- Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- nual cost of $22,635,000 for a lease term of up described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives to 4 years, a prospectus for which is attached enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- to and included in this resolution. spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services thority to execute an interim lease for all cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution an overall utilization rate of 238 square feet other agency the authority granted by this of the new lease. or higher per person. resolution.

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PROSPECTUS- LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-04-WA 17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease for approximately 502,997 rentable square feet for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), currently located at 500 12th Street SW. Washington, DC ICE has occupied space in the building since January 17, 2008, under two leases that expire January 16, 2018.

The lease will enable ICE to provide continued housing for the current personnel and meet its current mission requirements. Improvement to ICE's utilization rate will be achieved upon the agency's move to the St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan for DHS headquarters consolidation.

Description

Occupant: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Lease Type Extension Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF) 502,997 (Current RSF/USF""' 1.1 0) Estimated Maximum RSF: 502,997 (Proposed RSF/USF = 1.1 0) Expansion/Reduction RSF: None Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 238 Estimated Usable Square Feet/Person: 238 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: Up to 4 years from current expiration Expiration Dates of Current Leases: 01/16/2018 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area 1 Number of Official Parking Spaces : 0 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $45.00/RSF 3 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $22,635,000

1 DHS security requirements may necessitate control of parking at the leased location. This control may be accomplished as a lessor furnished service, an operating agreement with the lessor, or as part ofthe Government's leasehold interest in the building(s). Any parking included in the Government's leasehold interest may result in a total proposed annual cost in excess of the amounts indicated above. 2 This estimate is for fiscal year 2018 and may be escalated by 2.1 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflatmn. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for negotiating this leaore to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. :; Any new lease may contain escalation clauses to provide for annual changes in fe'dl estate taxes and operating costs.

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PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-04-W A 17

Current Total Annual Cost: $20,578,200 (1/17/2008)

Justification

The current leases at 500 12 111 Street SW, Washington, DC, expire January 16, 2018, and prior to ICE's move to the St. Elizabeths campus under the Enhanced Plan for the DHS headquarters consolidation. GSA currently pays approximately $20.6 million in annual rent for the leases that are proposed to be housed in this extension, a cost to the Government and taxpayer that will no longer be incurred once the Enhanced Plan is fully executed. Therefore, authorization is needed to extend the lease for a short term to align with the move to St. Elizabeths. ICE will attain a reduced footprint upon the move to St. Elizabeths. Retrofit of the existing ICE space to achieve a reduction in square footage is not cost beneficial under this short-term extension.

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-04-WA17

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ~-~t 19. 2016 _____.... _.______

Recommended:_/f;l_,_____Oz_--..._ Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

J /} . d/..__-;t:? / lr/ Approved: ;t/t.-{A-ti-41J /I /(t!J/u_ __ ------~-- Administrator, General Services Administration

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution Provided that, to the maximum extent of the new lease. practicable, the Administrator shall include LEASE—AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL Provided that, the Administrator of General in the lease contract(s) a purchase option. DEVELOPMENT, WASHINGTON, DC Services and tenant agencies agree to apply Provided further, that the Administrator Resolved by the Committee on Transportation an overall utilization rate of 153 square feet shall require that the delineated area of the and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- or less per person, except that, if the Admin- procurement is identical to the delineated resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, istrator determines that the overall utiliza- area included in the prospectus, except that, tion rate cannot be achieved, the Adminis- appropriations are authorized for a lease of if the Administrator determines that the de- trator shall provide an explanatory state- up to 355,000 rentable square feet of space, in- lineated area of the procurement should not ment to the Committee on Transportation cluding 15 official parking spaces, for the be identical to the delineated area included and Infrastructure of the House of Rep- Agency for International Development cur- in the prospectus, the Administrator shall resentatives prior to exercising any lease au- rently located at 400 C Street SW in Wash- provide an explanatory statement to the thority provided in this resolution. ington, D.C., 2100 Crystal Drive and 2733 Provided that, except for interim leases as Committee on Transportation and Infra- Crystal Drive in Arlington, Virginia at a pro- described above, the Administrator may not structure of the House of Representatives posed total annual cost of $17,750,000 for a enter into any leases that are below pro- prior to exercising any lease authority pro- lease term of up to 20 years, a prospectus for spectus level for the purposes of meeting any vided in this resolution. which is attached to and included in this res- of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- Provided further, that the General Services olution. cluded in the prospectus that would result in Administration shall not delegate to any Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- an overall utilization rate of 153 square feet other agency the authority granted by this thority to execute an interim lease for all or higher per person. resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-12-WA17

Executive Summary

The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes a lease of approximately 355,000 rentable square feet (RSF) for the Agency for International Development (USAID). The lease will consolidate staff who are currently located at 400 C Street SW, Washington, DC; 2100 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA; and 2733 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA.

The lease will provide continued housing for USAID, and improve USAID office and overall utilization rates from 85 to 77 usable square feet (USF) per person and 158 to 153 USF per person, respectively.

Description

Occupant: Agency for International Development Current Rentable Square Feet: 355,617 (Current RSF!USF = 1.13) 1 Estimated Maximum RSF : 355,000 (Proposed RSF/USF = 1.20) Expansion/Reduction RSF: 617 (Reduction) Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 158 Proposed Usable Square Feet/Person: 153 Proposed Maximum Leasing Authority: 20 years Expiration Dates of Current Lease(s): 01/02/2018, 03/22/2017, 11/07/2020 Delineated Area: Washington, DC, Central Employment Area Number of Official Parking Spaces: 15 Scoring: Operating Lease 2 Estimated Rental Rate : $50.00/RSF 3 Estimated Total Annual Cost : $17,750,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $14,597,288 (leases effective 01/03/2013, 03/23/2007, 11/08/2010)

1 The RSF/USF at the current locations is approximately 1.13; however, to maximize competition, a RSFIUSF ratio of 1.2 is used for the proposed maximum RSF as indicated in the housing plan. 2 This estimate is for fiscal year 2017 and may be escalated by 2.0 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rate is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for the evaluation of competitive offers and as the basis for negotiating with offerors to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the Government. 3 New leases may contain an escalation clause to provide for annual changes in real estate taxes and operating costs.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-12-WA17

Justification

On December 21, 201 0, GSA submitted to Congress prospectus PDC-12-W A 11 for the Department of State and USAID located at 400 C Street, SW, Washington, DC. Resolutions of approval were adopted by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 13, 2011, and March 9, 2012, respectively. USAID is now consolidating staff at three locations, including the staff at 400 C Street, SW. The existing leases expire on January 2, 2018, March 22,2017, and November 7, 2020. USAID requires continued housing for 1,930 personnel currently working in these locations to carry out its mission.

Summary of Energy Compliance

Resolutions of Approval

Interim Leasing

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WASHINGTON DC

Prospectus Number: PDC-12-WA17

Certification ofNeed

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on August19,2016

//IJ()L. Recommended: ______/~ t)/ __ ~------======--======~--- Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

Approved: ______~---' -~-~-~_t:J_s/L ______Administrator, General Services Administration

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE7.029 H19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE Insert offset folio 7/129 here EH190916.094 H5642 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 19, 2016 There was no objection. EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, Law 102-484, Sec. 1705(e)(6) (as amended by ETC. Public Law 104-114, Sec. 102)(g)); (110 Stat. f 794); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive COMMUNICATION FROM THE 6889. A communication from the President communications were taken from the CLERK OF THE HOUSE of the United States, transmitting a notifi- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: cation that the national emergency declared The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- 6881. A letter from the Director, Defense with respect to persons who commit, threat- fore the House the following commu- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- en to commit, or support terrorism, declared nication from the Clerk of the House of partment of Defense, transmitting the De- in Executive Order 13224 of September 23, Representatives: partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- 2001, is to continue in effect beyond Sep- tember 23, 2016, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1622(d); OFFICE OF THE CLERK, quisition Regulation Supplement: Rights in Technical Data (DFARS Case 2016-D008) Public Law 94-412, Sec. 202(d); (90 Stat. 1257) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, (H. Doc. No. 114—165); to the Committee on Washington, DC, September 15, 2016. [Docket: DARS-2016-0010] (RIN: 0750-AI91) received September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, 6890. A letter from the Director, Defense The Speaker, House of Representatives, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Washington, DC. Defense, transmitting a proposed Letter of DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Armed Services. 6882. A letter from the Director, Defense Offer and Acceptance to the Kingdom of mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Saudi Arabia, Transmittal No. 16-32, pursu- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- ant to Sec. 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Con- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- trol Act; to the Committee on Foreign Af- sage from the Secretary of the Senate on partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- quisition Regulation Supplement: Prohibi- fairs. September 15, 2016 at 2:21 p.m.: 6891. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Appointment: tion on Use of any Cost-Plus System of Con- tracting for Military Construction and Mili- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Re- transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-034, view Board. tary Family Housing Projects (DFARS Case 2015-D040) [Docket: DARS-2016-0006] (RIN: pursuant to the reporting requirements of With best wishes, I am, Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Sincerely, 0750-AI87) received September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. KAREN L. HAAS. 6892. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Legislative Affairs, Department of State, f on Armed Services. transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-054, 6883. A letter from the Alternate OSD COMMUNICATION FROM THE pursuant to the reporting requirements of FRLO, Office of the Secretary, Department Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control CLERK OF THE HOUSE of Defense, transmitting the Department’s Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. interim final rule — Sexual Assault Preven- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- 6893. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, tion and Response (SAPR) Program Proce- fore the House the following commu- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, dures [DOD-2008-OS-0100; 0790-AI36] received nication from the Clerk of the House of transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-010, September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Representatives: pursuant to the reporting requirements of 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Stat. 868); to the Committee on Armed Serv- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ices. 6894. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Washington, DC, September 19, 2016. 6884. A letter from the Program Analyst, Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Office of Managing Director, Federal Com- transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-008, The Speaker, House of Representatives, munications Commission, transmitting the Washington, DC. pursuant to the reporting requirements of Commission’s final rule — Assessment and Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Year 2016 [MD Docket No.: 16-166] received 6895. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- September 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-026, sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and September 19, 2016 at 10:06 a.m.: pursuant to the reporting requirements of Commerce. Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export That the Senate passed with an amend- 6885. A letter from the Director, Office of ment H.R. 2494. Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regulatory Affairs. That the Senate passed S. 2754. Commission, transmitting the Commission’s That the Senate passed S. 2848. 6896. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, final NUREG — Final revision to Chapter 7 Legislative Affairs, Department of State, With best wishes, I am, ‘‘Instrumentation and Controls’’, of NUREG- Sincerely, transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 16-061, 0800, ’’Standard Review Plan (SRP) for the pursuant to the reporting requirements of KAREN L. HAAS. Review of Safety Analysis Reports for Nu- Section 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export f clear Power Plants: LWR Edition.‘‘ received Control Act; to the Committee on Foreign September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Affairs. BILL PRESENTED TO THE 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 6897. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, PRESIDENT Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Commerce. transmitting a report on politically moti- 6886. A letter from the Director, Office of vated ’’boycotts of, divestment from, and reported that on September 14, 2016, Congressional Affairs, U.S. Nuclear Regu- she presented to the President of the sanctions against Israel‘‘, pursuant to Sec. latory Commission, transmitting the Com- 909(d) of the Trade Facilitation and Trade United States, for his approval, the fol- mission’s final NUREG — Section 5.4.2.1 Enforcement Act of 2015; to the Committee lowing bill: Steam Generator Materials and Design on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 3969. To designate the Department of [NUREG-0800] received September 15, 2016, 6898. A letter from the Director, Regula- Veterans Affairs community-based out- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law tions Policy and Management Staff, FDA, patient clinic in Laughlin, Nevada, as the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Department of Health and Human Services, ‘‘Master Chief Petty Officer Jesse Dean VA mittee on Energy and Commerce. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Clinic’’ 6887. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Maximum Civil Money Penalty Amounts; Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Technical Amendment [Docket No.: FDA- f transmitting a determination that Colombia 2016-N-1745] received September 15, 2016, pur- ADJOURNMENT meets the statutory requirements relating to suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without to be engaged in illicit drug trafficking, pur- on the Judiciary. objection, the House stands adjourned suant to 22 U.S.C. 2291-4(a)(2); Public Law 6899. A letter from the Secretary, Federal until noon tomorrow for morning-hour 103-337, Sec. 1012(a)(2); (108 Stat. 2837); to the Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- debate. Committee on Foreign Affairs. mission’s final rule — Premerger Notifica- There was no objection. 6888. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tion; Reporting and Waiting Period Require- Thereupon (at 2 o’clock and 5 min- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a semi- ments received September 15, 2016, pursuant annual report detailing telecommunications- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, utes p.m.), under its previous order, the related payments made to Cuba pursuant to Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on House adjourned until tomorrow, Tues- Department of the Treasury licenses during the Judiciary. day, September 20, 2016, at noon for the period from January 1 through June 30, 6900. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, morning-hour debate. 2016, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 6004(e)(6); Public U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:26 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00116 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE7.003 H19SEPT1 smartinez on DSK3GLQ082PROD with HOUSE September 19, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5643 Security, transmitting the Department’s et No.: USCG-2016-0756] (RIN: 1625-AA87) re- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- temporary final rule — Regulated Naviga- ceived September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums tion Area; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Kittery, ME and Portsmouth, NH [Docket 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31090; No.: USCG-2016-0513] (RIN: 1625-AA11) re- Transportation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No.: 3708] received September 12, 2016, ceived September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 6909. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Security, transmitting the Department’s mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Transportation and Infrastructure. temporary final rule — Security Zone; ture. 6901. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI [Docket No.: USCG- 6917. A letter from the Management and U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 2015-1030] (RIN: 1625-AA87) received Sep- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Security, transmitting the Department’s tember 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- temporary final rule — Drawbridge Oper- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ation Regulation; Hackensack River, Jersey Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- tives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes [Docket City, NJ [Docket No.: USCG-2016-0173] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. No.: FAA-2016-8843; Directorate Identifier 1625-AA09) received September 15, 2016, pur- 6910. A letter from the Management and 2016-NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-18615; AD suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2016-17-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Sep- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- tember 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Transportation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 6902. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, tives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd and Co Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland KG Turbofan Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2006- tation and Infrastructure. Security, transmitting the Department’s 25513; Directorate Identifier 99-NE-61-AD; f temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Port Amendment 39-18614; AD 2016-17-01] (RIN: Huron Float-Down, St. Clair River, Port 2120-AA64) received September 12, 2016, pur- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Huron, MI [Docket No.: USCG-2016-0751] suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS (RIN: 1625-AA00) received September 15, 2016, 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law on Transportation and Infrastructure. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- 6911. A letter from the Management and committees were delivered to the Clerk mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of for printing and reference to the proper ture. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- calendar, as follows: 6903. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- [The following actions occurred on September U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland tives; All Hot Air Balloons [Docket No.: 16, 2016] Security, transmitting the Department’s FAA-2016-8989; Directorate Identifier 2016- Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Great CE-025-AD; Amendment 39-18641; AD 2016-17- and Means. H.R. 5719. A bill to amend the In- Egg Harbor Bay, Marmora, NJ [Docket No.: 04 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the USCG-2016-0665] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tax treatment of certain equity grants; with September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to an amendment (Rept. 114–748). Referred to 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 the Committee on Transportation and Infra- the Committee of the Whole House on the Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- structure. state of the Union. 6912. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways 6904. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of and Means. H.R. 3957. A bill to amend the In- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily Security, transmitting the Department’s ment’s final rule — Reciprocal Waivers of allow expensing of certain costs of replant- temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Carib- Claims for Licensed or Permitted Launch ing citrus plants lost by reason of casualty; bean Fantasy, Vessel on Fire; Punta Salinas, and Reentry Activities [Docket No.: FAA- with an amendment (Rept. 114–749). Referred Toa Baja, Puerto Rico [Docket No.: USCG- 2014-1012; Amdt. No.: 440-4] (RIN: 2120-AK44) to the Committee of the Whole House on the 2016-0832] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Sep- received September 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 state of the Union. tember 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on [Submitted September 19, 2016] Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways tation and Infrastructure. 6913. A letter from the Management and and Means. H.R. 2285. A bill to improve en- 6905. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of forcement against trafficking in cultural U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Transportation, transmitting the Depart- property and prevent stolen or illicit cul- Security, transmitting the Department’s ment’s final rule — MU-2B Series Airplane tural property from financing terrorist and temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Dredg- Training Requirements Update [Docket No.: criminal networks, and for other purposes; ing, Shark River, NJ [Docket No.: USCG- FAA-2006-24981; Amdt. Nos.: 61-138, 91-344, and with an amendment (Rept. 114–380, Pt. 2). Re- 2016-0824] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Sep- 135-134] (RIN: 2120-AK63) received September ferred to the Committee of the Whole House tember 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 12, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); on the state of the Union. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ural Resources. H.R. 4564. A bill to redesig- tation and Infrastructure. structure. nate the small triangular property located in 6906. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 6914. A letter from the Management and Washington, DC, and designated by the Na- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tional Park Service as reservation 302 as Security, transmitting the Department’s Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ‘‘Robert Emmet Park’’, and for other pur- temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Chesa- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- poses (Rept. 114–750). Referred to the House peake Bay, Hampton, VA [Docket No.: proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Calendar. USCG-2016-0371] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Mr. BRADY of Texas: Committee on Ways September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31091; and Means. H.R. 5659. A bill to amend title 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Amdt. No.: 3709] received September 12, 2016, XVIII of the Social Security Act with re- Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law spect to expanding Medicare Advantage cov- tation and Infrastructure. 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- erage for individuals with end-stage renal 6907. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- disease (ESRD); with an amendment (Rept. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland ture. 114–751, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of Security, transmitting the Department’s 6915. A letter from the Management and the Whole House on the state of the Union. temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Upper Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Mr. HENSARLING: Committee on Finan- Mississippi River, St. Louis, MO [Docket No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- cial Services. H.R. 1309. A bill to amend the USCG-2016-0689] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Con- September 15, 2016, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums sumer Protection Act to specify when bank 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- holding companies may be subject to certain Stat. 868); to the Committee on Transpor- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31092; enhanced supervision, and for other purposes tation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No.: 3710] received September 12, 2016, (Rept. 114–752). Referred to the Committee of 6908. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Law the Whole House on the state of the Union. U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- Security, transmitting the Department’s mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5977. A bill to temporary final rule — Security Zone; U.S. ture. direct the Secretary of Transportation to Navy/U.S. Coast Guard Assets Demonstra- 6916. A letter from the Management and provide to the appropriate committees of tion in Conjunction with Fleet Week San Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Congress advance notice of certain an- Diego, San Diego Bay; San Diego, CA [Dock- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- nouncements, and for other purposes (Rept.

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Referred to the Committee of the titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 2660: Mr. LANGEVIN and Mr. LEVIN. Whole House on the state of the Union. ferred, as follows: H.R. 2680: Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- By Mr. ABRAHAM (for himself and Mr. H.R. 2715: Mr. LANGEVIN. curity. H.R. 5346. A bill to amend the Home- H.R. 2737: Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. SMITH of Texas): land Security Act of 2002 to make the Assist- H.R. 6066. A bill to enforce Federal cyberse- WELCH, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. CULBER- ant Secretary of Homeland Security for curity responsibility and accountability; to SON, Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. CURBELO of Health Affairs responsible for coordinating the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Florida, Mr. MULVANEY, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN the efforts of the Department of Homeland ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. Security related to food, agriculture, and mittee on Science, Space, and Technology, COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE veterinary defense against terrorism, and for for a period to be subsequently determined of Pennsylvania, Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. other purposes; with an amendment (Rept. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- BEYER, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. DUNCAN of Ten- 114–755, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- nessee, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. the Whole House on the state of the Union. risdiction of the committee concerned. COURTNEY, Ms. ESTY, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. Mr. MCCAUL: Committee on Homeland Se- By Mrs. BLACK (for herself and Ms. SCHRADER, Mr. YODER, Mrs. NOEM, Mr. RUS- curity. H.R. 5459. A bill to amend the Home- SELL, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MCSALLY): land Security Act of 2002 to enhance pre- H.R. 6067. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ASHFORD, Mr. POLIS, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. MUR- paredness and response capabilities for cyber enue Code of 1986 to provide an exemption PHY of Pennsylvania, and Mr. NOLAN. attacks, bolster the dissemination of home- from the individual mandate for certain indi- H.R. 2799: Mr. RICE of South Carolina and land security information related to cyber viduals without access to Exchange cov- Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mex- threats, and for other purposes; with an erage; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ico. amendment (Rept. 114–756). Referred to the H.R. 2962: Mr. CUMMINGS. Committee of the Whole House on the state f H.R. 2972: Mr. MCNERNEY. of the Union. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 3119: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. MARINO. Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight STATEMENT H.R. 3297: Mr. PALAZZO. and Government Reform. H.R. 2319. A bill to H.R. 3397: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. amend title 44, United States Code, to re- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 3512: Mr. YARMUTH and Ms. quire preservation of certain electronic the Rules of the House of Representa- DUCKWORTH. records by Federal agencies, to require a cer- tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 3779: Mrs. BUSTOS. tification and reports relating to Presi- mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 3991: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- dential records, and for other purposes (Rept. granted to Congress in the Constitu- ico. 114–757). Referred to the Committee of the H.R. 4365: Miss RICE of New York. Whole House on the state of the Union. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 4514: Mr. JORDAN and Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight joint resolution. H.R. 4784: Mr. MOULTON and Mr. COOPER. and Government Reform. H.R. 5690. A bill to By Mr. ABRAHAM: H.R. 4927: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. ensure the Government Accountability Of- H.R. 6066. GARAMENDI. fice has adequate access to information Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5015: Mr. FLORES, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. (Rept. 114–758). Referred to the Committee of lation pursuant to the following: POSEY, and Mr. CHABOT. the Whole House on the state of the Union. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: H.R. 5083: Ms. BONAMICI, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight The Congress shall have power to regulate Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. FOS- and Government Reform. H.R. 5709. A bill to commerce with foreign nations, and among TER. improve Federal employee compliance with the several states, and with Indian tribes. H.R. 5127: Mr. STEWART. Federal and Presidential recordkeeping re- and H.R. 5143: Mr. HARRIS. quirements, and for other purposes (Rept. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: H.R. 5177: Mr. PALAZZO. 114–759). Referred to the Committee of the The Congress shall have power to make all H.R. 5232: Ms. PINGREE, Ms. NORTON, and Whole House on the state of the Union. Laws which shall be necessary and proper for Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. CHAFFETZ: Committee on Oversight carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- H.R. 5262: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. and Government Reform. H.R. 5687. A bill to ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- H.R. 5560: Mr. QUIGLEY. eliminate or modify certain mandates of the stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 5632: Mr. ISSA. Government Accountability Office (Rept. States, or in any Department of Officer H.R. 5732: Mr. BILIRAKIS and Mr. LIPINSKI. 114–760, Pt. 1). Referred to the Committee of thereof. H.R. 5801: Mr. CALVERT. the Whole House on the state of the Union. By Mrs. BLACK: H.R. 5883: Mr. JONES, Mr. GOODLATTE, and DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE H.R. 6067. Mr. PALAZZO. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 5904: Mr. GOSAR. Committee on the Judiciary discharged lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5931: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. MURPHY from further consideration. H.R. 2285 Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: of Pennsylvania, and Mr. GOSAR. The Congress shall have power to lay and H.R. 5940: Mr. BRIDENSTINE. referred to the Committee of the Whole collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to H.R. 5946: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. House on the state of the Union. pay the debts and provide for the common H.R. 5951: Mr. PETERSON, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the defense and general welfare of the United ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Mr. Committees on Energy and Commerce States; but all duties, imposts and excises FLEISCHMANN. and Agriculture discharged from fur- shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 5965: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Ms. JUDY CHU ther consideration. H.R. 5346 referred States; of California. to the Committee of the Whole House f H.R. 5980: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. CROW- on the state of the Union. LEY, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. LEE, Mr. BEYER, Ms. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. MACARTHUR, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. MASSIE, Committee on Energy and Commerce Mr. STIVERS, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. MOORE, Ms. discharged from further consideration. were added to public bills and resolu- STEFANIK, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mrs. H.R. 5659 referred to the Committee of tions, as follows: NAPOLITANO, Mr. HANNA, and Ms. ADAMS. the Whole House on the state of the H.R. 213: Miss RICE of New York. H. Con. Res. 140: Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. Union. H.R. 347: Mr. HILL. NEWHOUSE, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the H.R. 605: Mr. MCKINLEY. CHAFFETZ, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. WALKER, and Mr. Committees on Transportation and In- H.R. 932: Mr. MCNERNEY. BURGESS. H.R. 969: Mr. ISSA. H. Con. Res. 155: Ms. STEFANIK, Ms. frastructure, Financial Services, En- H.R. 1061: Mr. DEUTCH and Ms. LINDA T. PLASKETT, Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. VIS- ergy and Commerce, Ways and Means, SA´ NCHEZ of California. CLOSKY, Mr. YARMUTH, and Mr. MCGOVERN. and Homeland Security discharged H.R. 1427: Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. SPEIER, H. Res. 848: Mr. JOYCE and Mr. WILSON of from further consideration. H.R. 5687 and Mr. PASCRELL. South Carolina.

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Vol. 162 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 No. 141 Senate The Senate met at 3 p.m. and was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions and continued efforts to keep called to order by the President pro clerk will call the roll. Americans safe. Although an arrest has tempore (Mr. HATCH). The legislative clerk proceeded to now been made, there is still much we f call the roll. do not know about these incidents, in- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I cluding whether there was involvement PRAYER ask unanimous consent that the order of a terrorist organization overseas. In- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- for the quorum call be rescinded. vestigators are continuing their work fered the following prayer: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without even as we speak, and we are moni- Let us pray. objection, it is so ordered. toring that situation closely as it Eternal God, help us to so live that f unfolds. the generations to come will know No matter the motive behind these about Your mighty acts. Today give MEASURE PLACED ON THE incidents, it is clear that we must do our lawmakers the singularity of heart CALENDAR—S. 3348 everything we can to bolster security to seek, find, and follow Your will so Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I measures and counter the threats fac- that their legacy will be exemplary. understand that there is a bill at the ing our homeland. These acts are very Lord, guide them in the path You desk due for a second reading. real reminders of the national security have created, inspiring them with the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The threats and challenges that we face potency of Your powerful presence. clerk will read the bill by title for the both from beyond our borders and from May they trust You in times of adver- second time. within. Ensuring the safety of all sity and prosperity, knowing that they The legislative clerk read as follows: Americans remains our top priority, so will reap a productive harvest if they A bill (S. 3348) to amend the Federal Elec- we will continue to do our part in persevere. Keep them from under- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to require can- working with our intelligence commu- estimating the power of Your great didates of major parties for the office of nity, military leaders, and our law en- Name as You make them instruments President to disclose recent tax return infor- forcement personnel in their efforts to of Your peace. mation. protect the American people. Help us to not pray primarily in our Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in f distress and need but rather also in order to place the bill on the calendar joy’s fullness and in our gratitude for under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- CONTINUING RESOLUTION abundant living. ject to further proceedings. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Lord, we ask for Your healing for the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Members have been working toward an victims of the New York City and New tion having been heard, the bill will be agreement on a continuing resolution Jersey explosions and the Minnesota placed on the calendar. that will fund the government and pro- stabbing attacks. f vide critical resources to support vet- We pray in Your merciful Name. erans and combat Zika. Senate Repub- Amen. ATTACKS IN NEW YORK, NEW licans stand ready to move forward f JERSEY, AND MINNESOTA with this important measure now. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I encourage our colleagues across the over the weekend, several incidents aisle to work with us to complete the The President pro tempore led the that appear to be acts of terrorism left negotiations so we can advance this Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: dozens injured and many across the important measure. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the country shaken. While we are thankful United States of America, and to the Repub- f that no loss of life has been reported, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. we also know that the injured will face CAPTAIN MATTHEW D. ROLAND f a difficult road to recovery and healing. Our prayers are with each of them Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY and all of those affected in this trying today I rise in honor of Kentucky’s LEADER time. bravest young men, one of whom, Capt. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Authorities acted expeditiously to Matthew D. Roland, of Lexington, KY, COATS). The majority leader is recog- uncover the facts, and just hours ago gave his life in service to our country nized. they captured a suspect in connection on August 26, 2015. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I to the New York and New Jersey bomb- Captain Roland was a proud airman suggest the absence of a quorum. ings. We thank them for their swift ac- and member of the 23rd Special Tactics

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I am sure my was attacked by enemy combatants rank in Boy Scouting and graduated colleagues agree that America is in- dressed as friendly Afghan forces. from Lexington Catholic in 2006. He en- deed lucky to have had Capt. Matthew It was a complex attack. The first tered the U.S. Air Force Academy in D. Roland fighting for our freedoms. I warning that something was wrong Colorado Springs, CO, where he grad- would like his family to know that the came when an enemy combatant ap- uated in 2010 with a bachelor of science Members of the Senate honor his serv- proached Captain Roland’s vehicle. degree in aeronautical engineering. ice and his sacrifice and will be forever grateful. When he was within 5 feet of the vehi- Matthew then completed the rigorous cle, he began to raise his weapon. With- special tactics program in 2012 to be- f out hesitation, Captain Roland’s first come a special tactics officer. As an RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY thoughts were for the safety of his fel- STO, he was a team leader who super- LEADER low servicemembers. He yelled ‘‘Insider vised combat preparedness training for a 35-member team. He was a military The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- attack’’ while radioing a warning to all nority leader is recognized. vehicles in the convoy. Simulta- static line and free-fall parachutist, f neously, he drove in reverse, away from Air Force combat scuba diver, and a the gunmen, to protect his passengers. joint terminal attack controller. He CONTINUING RESOLUTION led reconnaissance, strike, and recov- Tragically, a split second later, the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I have been ery missions. He was deployed three lead gunman who had approached the asked a number of times walking into times over his 5 years of service in the vehicle, shot Captain Roland, instantly my office this morning if there has Air Force, twice to Afghanistan and killing him, but the message he had been an agreement on the Zika funding once to Africa, and wherever he served, conveyed over the radio gave the other and the continuing resolution, which is he gained a reputation as a rock during personnel in his convoy the oppor- to keep our government open and fund- tunity to take cover and ready their stressful times, always cool under pres- ed. No, we have not is the answer. We weapons. Because of his warning, sure yet always easy to befriend. have made progress. I am encouraged Capt. Ben Self, a fellow special tac- American casualties were fewer and by the headway we have made. But as tics officer, said: the enemy combatants were neutral- I said before, as Democrats, we are The attribute that stood out to me most going to be cautious. There is still ized, including the one who killed Cap- was his unflinching stoic presence when we tain Roland. needed it most. I relied on Matt when times work to be done before we can say For his actions, Captain Roland was were toughest, and I will continue to do so as there has been an agreement made. posthumously awarded the Silver Star his memory lives on through all of us. f for Valor. The citation accompanying ‘‘Matt was anything but typical,’’ TERROR ATTACKS IN NEW JER- the award read: says Col. Paul Brister, his commander. SEY, NEW YORK, AND MIN- Captain Roland’s actions are in keeping ‘‘On the battlefield, he was a lion—le- NESOTA with the finest traditions of military her- thal, precise, humble and compas- Mr. REID. Mr. President, many oism and reflect distinct credit upon himself, sionate. He was always flawless. I’m the NATO Special Operations Component Americans are taking the news about convinced I learned more from him Command . . . and the United States Air this weekend’s terror attacks in New Force. than he could ever learn from me.’’ Another airman said of Matthew: Jersey, New York, and even Minnesota Over the course of his military ca- ‘‘He was unquestionably our leader . . . very seriously. As a country, we are al- reer, Captain Roland received several ways stunned when these violent acts not just by the [regulations] or rank, other awards, medals, and declarations, occur, and we are absolutely sickened but through his ability to command including the Bronze Star, Purple by the acts of violence of this terrorist our respect and trust as men.’’ Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Air A letter written to Matthew’s par- activity. We grieve with the victims, Force Achievement Medal, Air Force ents after his death revealed what Mat- their families, and their loved ones. I had a long, thorough briefing today Organizational Excellence Award, Na- thew did when off duty. ‘‘Besides by the FBI. I appreciate their good tional Defense Service Medal, and Matt’s great qualities as a teammate, work always. They have a difficult job NATO Medal. air commando and USAF officer, Matt doing everything they can to make Captain Roland was born at Ells- has two memorable habits,’’ wrote LTC worth Air Force Base in Rapid City, sure we are safe. John Sannes and CSM Dwight Utley. I am aware of the many people in- SD. His father, retired U.S. Air Force The letter continued: jured in these cowardly attacks, in- Col. Mark Roland, moved frequently He loved to walk around in his American for assignments, and Matthew grew up flag shorts, and he loved his mom’s chocolate cluding police officers. I wish them all in Abilene, TX, and Albuquerque, NM, chip cookies. As a testimony to Matt’s gen- a full and complete recovery. Despite before the family settled in Lexington, erous heart, he burned his legs helping a con- the many injured, we are very grateful KY, where Matthew attended Lex- tractor weld a gate while wearing his flag that no one was killed in these attacks. ington Catholic High School. shorts, and he always shared his cookies It is a credit to both law enforcement In high school, it was clear to many with the guys on his team. and America’s terrific, good, brave first that Matthew was a driven young man Matthew’s loved ones are foremost in responders. who knew what he wanted out of life. our thoughts as I share his story with Earlier today, the suspect wanted in Tim Wiesenhahn, his cross-country my Senate colleagues and the entire connection with these cowardly at- coach at Lexington Catholic, remem- Nation today. They include his par- tacks was shot and apprehended by po- bered that. Tim said: ents, Colonel Mark and Barbara Ro- lice officers, but, of course, not before He really wanted to be successful. I like to land; his sister, Erica Roland; his he wounded two of these police officers. say he was driven to succeed. You just kind niece, Willamina Roland; his grand- These officers’ quick response most of knew he was going to be a leader. . . . The parents, Dr. and Mrs. Earl Roland; his likely kept Americans safe. best runners really work at it, and Matt grandmother, Rita Thomas; and many These events remind us of these really wanted to be successful, and he put in other beloved family members and brave men and women who risk their the work. friends. lives every day to protect the Amer- A friend of Matthew’s from high Matthew’s final resting place is Ar- ican people. First responders in New school, Clint Roberts, saw the same de- lington National Cemetery, not far York, New Jersey, and Minnesota termination in the future airman. He from where we stand. He was buried rushed into danger this weekend to said: with full military honors. protect innocent people. They cer- I don’t remember a time when Matt didn’t One of Matthew’s fellow airmen said tainly saved lives. Now we must do ev- know what he wanted to do with his life. this about hearing of his death: erything we can to ensure justice is

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In the aftermath of these attacks, We know that the CDC has said that There are things we can do, and some our constituents are looking for us to there is anywhere from a 1-percent to of them are really easy. Right now, as help. They want to feel safe. They want 12-percent chance—if a woman is in- we speak, there is a loophole in our law to be safe. We can help provide that fected in the first trimester of preg- that allows potential FBI terror sus- safety by closing the terror loophole, nancy, there is a 1- to 12-percent pects to legally purchase guns and ex- but Democrats can’t do it alone. We chance that her baby will be born with plosives. Stop and think about that for need help from the Republicans. defects. If you do the math on the near- just a moment. A person with sus- Mr. President, I see no one seeking ly 2,000 pregnant women, we are talk- pected ties to terrorism can walk into recognition, so I ask the Chair to an- ing about a substantial number of birth a store now and buy all of the explo- nounce the business of the day. defects, including the possibility of what we have heard about and seen— sives, all the guns, and all the ammuni- f tion they want. microcephaly, babies with a deformed In Nevada, a man who has been so RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME brain and shrunken head. In Puerto charitable has set up a camp for chil- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Rico they already had one live birth of dren every summer. It costs him lots of the previous order, the leadership time microcephaly and they had one who did money. It is in a beautiful part of the is reserved. not live after birth. mountain area right outside of Las We can expect to see huge numbers Vegas. We have, within 10 minutes of f coming on down the line. That is all Las Vegas, a 12,000-foot mountain. At LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPRO- the more reason for us—since we start- the foot of those mountains, he has a PRIATIONS ACT, 2017—MOTION TO ed our request for funding last spring— beautiful camp. PROCEED to get at this by doing a Zika vaccine. Here is what they are doing now. You It is now ready to go into the FDA first The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under can go to a gun store in Las Vegas, and trials. A vaccine is at least 2 years the previous order, the Senate will re- you can buy explosives. They put them away, but we have to get started, and sume consideration of the motion to up in the trees. We don’t have that that costs money. proceed to H.R. 5325, which the clerk many trees in Nevada. They will put The administration has been robbing will report. explosives up in a tree, and they shoot Peter to pay Paul, finding every little The legislative clerk read as follows: at it, and it blows up. It blows up the pot of money that it can borrow from tree and anything around it. That is for Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 516, H.R. since last spring in order to try to fund 5325, a bill making appropriations for the the preventive measures of a vaccine, sport. Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending Anyone can walk into a gun store September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. mosquito control, and all the attend- and buy explosives. It doesn’t matter ant health expenditures through our who it is. You can also be a terrorist Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest health care centers that are sponsored and do the same thing. Again, I ask ev- the absence of a quorum. and paid for by the government, and eryone to think about that. A person The PRESIDING OFFICER. The particularly for the very poor. As a with suspected ties to terrorism can clerk will call the roll. matter of fact, the government raided walk into a store now and buy all of The legislative clerk proceeded to the Ebola fund of $576 million to ad- the explosives they want. They can buy call the roll. vance it to Zika. Well, we need to pay all the guns they want. Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I ask back all of those funds that were raid- The so-called terror gap is out- unanimous consent that the order for ed, and that is incumbent upon us now rageous and terribly reckless. How can the quorum call be rescinded. here at the last minute before we ad- something like this go unaddressed in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without journ to go home to campaign before modern-day America? objection, it is so ordered. the election. You know, those words Democrats have tried repeatedly for ZIKA VIRUS FUNDING are suddenly similar to the words we the past year to close that loophole, Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, we have used in early July, trying to get that but we have been prevented from doing a bit of good news because earlier done before the summer recess for the that by the Republicans. We can argue today the CDC, or the Centers for Dis- political conventions. Yet we did not. from now on about whether this bill ease Control, announced that it had The good news is that it looks as could have prevented this weekend’s lifted its travel advisory to not go into though there is now an agreement on attacks, but one thing is for sure: It a section north of downtown Miami Zika. As a result, we can come up with could prevent the next attack. called Wynwood. It is the neighborhood a funding bill to keep the government But we know this loophole shouldn’t where the first locally transmitted open until we can pass a permanent exist. We know terror suspects Zika virus was found. So the fact that funding bill for this fiscal year starting shouldn’t be given a free pass to buy all they said today that this area is no October 1. We will pass a temporary the guns and all the explosives they longer considered an area of active one until sometime in early December. want, and we know the American peo- transmission is certainly good news, That will give us a chance to try to do ple want this loophole closed. Eighty- not only for those who live there but the permanent one. In the meantime, five percent of the people in Indiana, in for those businesses that are dependent the government has to stay open. We Nevada, in Kentucky—85 percent of the on those who are planning to visit have to fund the functions of govern- people in America—support legislation there. That is just one area of Florida. ment, including national security and keeping explosives and guns out of the There are now 835 active cases of the U.S. Department of Defense. hands of suspected terrorists. If you Zika-infected people in the State of So one would think that this bill can’t fly, why should you be able to Florida. If you compare that to the would be all done, but, unrelated to buy a gun? If you can’t fly, why should number for the total United States, Zika, there are other issues that are you be able to buy explosives? The only talking about infections, in 49 of the 50 threatening the funding bill. At the reason the FBI terror suspects are al- States, it is 3,132. If you add our broth- end of the day, we will get it done. lowed to buy guns and explosives is ers and sisters in Puerto Rico and the Some of the issues are over as arcane a simply because of Republican opposi- territories, fellow American citizens, subject as who is going to administer tion. That is the reason. 17,315 are infected with the Zika virus. the issuance of domain names on the This state of affairs defies belief. It is In Florida, 86 pregnant women are in- Internet. There seems to be some con- hard to believe that in America today fected with the Zika virus. The total in troversy over that. As a result, we are an FBI terror suspect who cannot fly the Nation is 731. In Puerto Rico—pri- here at the last minute, at the last

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Last make sure election day runs smoothly gency medical officials and others who May we had a bill that passed in a bi- and that all citizens in Lake County have responded so heroically. I am partisan fashion for $1.1 billion that did can exercise their constitutional right grateful there has already been a sus- not have the attached political riders. to vote. Her principled approach to ful- pect detained in the New York and New It passed in the Senate by 89 votes out filling her responsibilities explains why Jersey incident before he could at- of 100 Senators. Then, of course, the she has continued to be reelected to tempt additional attacks. bill in the House of Representatives got her post time and time again even This is just another reminder, as if all wound up with all kinds of political though she is a registered Democrat in we needed more reminders, of the im- messaging. I want to state very posi- a county that shifted to Republican portance of remaining vigilant to the tively that I am very happy that it control long ago. threat of terrorism in the United seems as if those issues have been put The changes Emogene has witnessed States. Our values and our way of life aside and there has been an agreement run deeper than the office equipment seem to be under near constant attack, reached. Now let’s get through the rest and the party politics. When she was certainly under constant threat. We of this on the funding bill and go ahead first elected, Lake County, along with have a responsibility to do everything and execute our responsibilities that much of the South of the United we can within our power to support and we have to the United States of Amer- States, was still suffering from the protect those affected by the evil of ica. scourge of Jim Crowe. African Ameri- terrorism within our borders. Mr. President, I yield the floor. cans in particular were often denied Last week, the Senate sent a piece of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the right to vote. Even after the civil legislation, an important piece of legis- ator from Florida. rights legislation was passed in the lation from my perspective, called the TRIBUTE TO EMOGENE STEGALL 1960s, the country still needed public Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I want servants to implement the law without Act to President Obama for his signa- to praise the work of a local elected of- prejudice in order to usher in change ture. He has until Friday to act on it. ficial in Florida who has admirably and combat racism. Emogene’s stead- I want to clarify for my colleagues served as supervisor of elections in fast commitment to ensuring the peo- exactly what is contained in this legis- Lake County, FL. This is an elected po- ple’s right to vote helped achieve that lation because I have heard from some sition in which she has now served for transformation and in a way brings our stories that make me think they are 44 years, and she is going to retire from Nation closer to realizing the ideal of being misled by some but also maybe her position as the chief elections offi- equality that we have reached and have there is just some confusion I can help cer after this upcoming election in No- tried to reach since our founding. clear up. This legislation, the Justice vember. That is an incredible tenure of It is also notable that Emogene Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, or public service, and Emogene Stegall Stegall served as the first woman sometimes called the 9/11 families bill, should be commended for being the elected official and community leader makes some narrow amendments to a longtime supervisor of elections. at a time when women’s educational longstanding Federal statute, the For- ‘‘Emogene’’ is a name that is almost and professional opportunities were eign Sovereign Immunities Act, and synonymous with ‘‘Lake County’’ be- much more limited than today. the anti-terrorism act. What it does cause she has been an elected official After so many decades of public serv- provide is for Americans to be able to for nearly half a century. What is so ice, Emogene will oversee her last elec- seek recourse in a court of law from special about her is not only how many tion day this November. But her legacy governments or people who sponsor years she has held the office but how for being a committed and tireless pub- terrorist attacks on American soil. she embodied the details and the ideals lic servant will continue to be remem- You would think that would not be of public service. bered. She has used her position to ben- particularly controversial. Put another Since she was first elected in 1972, a efit the community she was elected to way, this bill does not allow a lawsuit lot has changed about the way elec- serve. She never was elected, nor used to proceed against a foreign nation un- tions are conducted, but through all of it, for herself or her own interests. less they are alleged to have been be- those decades, the same fundamental Emogene Stegall is an example for hind a terror attack on American soil. principles have guided Emogene all of us in public service. So I am hon- As I said, this is pretty straight- Stegall’s work: a dedication to treating ored to share her story and acknowl- forward, which is why it passed the all voters fairly without any regard for edge her accomplishments on this oc- Senate and the House unanimously. party affiliation and safeguarding tax- casion today on the floor of the Senate I want to be clear what the bill does payer dollars—no partisan politics, no as Emogene Stegall will conduct and is and does not do. First of all, the legis- attention-grabbing headlines, just preparing for her last election as Su- lation does not single out any par- humble public service. pervisor of Elections. ticular country for some kind of unfair Before being elected supervisor, What a great public service. What a treatment. It stands for the simple Emogene had already worked 14 years great public servant whom we can proposition that Americans should as the supervisor’s deputy, starting in honor today. have recourse against those involved in 1958. At that time there were only I yield the floor. terrorist attacks on our homeland, just about 17,000 registered voters in Lake I suggest the absence of a quorum. as they do against others who commit County and a handful of voting ma- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The other wrongs. chines. Most of it was done by paper clerk will call the roll. I have had some of my colleagues ballot. Her office used typewriters and The legislative clerk proceeded to say: Yes, but perception is reality. carbon paper to function, and voting call the roll. Well, misperception is not reality. The results were announced on the radio. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask fact is, there is no country mentioned Fast-forward to today. Emogene has unanimous consent that the order for in the legislation, this extension of ex- been reelected many times over since the quorum call be rescinded. isting law. To the extent it singles out winning her first election in 1972, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without anybody, it only singles out countries, the number of registered voters in the objection, it is so ordered. without naming any, that fund terror- county has gone from 17,000 to over JUSTICE AGAINST SPONSORS OF TERRORISM ACT ists who commit terrorism on our soil. 200,000. Now the supervisor’s office is Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, over the Some have suggested this could hurt filled with computers, and computer weekend, we were reminded once again our relationship with the Kingdom of programs tally the votes on election of the threat that terrorism poses to Saudi Arabia, in particular. This bill day before publishing them on the our communities all across this coun- has nothing to do, on its face, with our

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But, certainly, in the Middle East, including the King- foreign country apply American law or they represent part of the American dom of Saudi Arabia. precedent or procedure? people who we work for, and they are It has caused many of our allies, not But let me also make clear: The Jus- entitled to get access to the courts for just the Saudis but others in the Mid- tice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act the purpose of making the case if they dle East, to question whether we are a makes only modest changes to current can. reliable ally in the areas where we do foreign sovereign immunity laws—laws This bill sends a clear signal to every share a common interest. that have already been passed by the country that the United States is not We know many of our Gulf State al- U.S. Congress—and it has been written afraid to stand and ensure that our lies, including the Saudis, believe the in a narrow manner to prevent such countrymen and countrywomen have President has not done enough to suits should any reciprocal law be the ability to pursue justice here in our achieve his own stated goal of defeat- passed. courts. That is nonnegotiable. ing the terrorist army of ISIS, which Finally, I remind my colleagues that I hope the President will act quickly. threatens Saudi Arabia from Iraq, just this legislation was crafted and created The President can string this out into across its northern border. Quite to the through consensus. Before the Senate next week if he wants, but he has al- contrary, we know President Obama ig- passed it several months ago, my col- ready said he is going to veto it. So nored the advice of his own military leagues and I took great care to ad- why put the families through any more advisers and unwisely withdrew all dress concerns from Members on both delay, anguish, and uncertainty? The combat forces from Iraq in a precipi- sides of the aisle, as you would expect. President should go ahead and veto the tous way before that country was ready Working with other Members, we made legislation. Then the Senate and the and able to defend itself, only to see changes to the legislation they re- House of Representatives should take ISIS rush in and fill the vacuum left quested so we could keep support for up a veto override vote. I am confident after the departure of American leader- this legislation and support for the of what the outcome of that would be, ship and ground forces. families of victims strong. It then based on the unanimous consent to the The bottom line is that this legisla- unanimously passed the Senate in May. bill in the Senate and the unanimous tion should not upset our relationships Over in the House, it passed without vote in the House of Representatives. with any country with which we share dissent. I have to say that it is hard to Madam President, I don’t see any common interests, including the find any piece of legislation that can other Senator interested in speaking. Saudis. They should not take passage pass unanimously in the Senate and in I suggest the absence of a quorum. of this legislation as a reason to some- the House of Representatives. It just The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. how question our commitment to an doesn’t happen very often. ERNST). The clerk will call the roll. alliance based on shared values or But even with so much bipartisan, bi- The bill clerk proceeded to call the shared interests. cameral support, President Obama still roll. This bill targets those who fund ter- says he intends to veto the legislation. Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, As I have said before, that is his pre- rorist activity against us—plain and I ask unanimous consent that the order rogative, but I hope he does so soon so simple. I should also add that all this for the quorum call be rescinded. that Congress has the opportunity to bill does is to give victims an oppor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without vote to override his veto. Once he does tunity to have their case heard in objection, it is so ordered. court. It doesn’t decide the merits of veto it, I hope Congress will quickly the case. It simply gives them an ave- act. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT—H.R. 5985 nue for justice. I have been reminded of a passage in Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Second, I want to debunk this idea Henry Kissinger’s book called ‘‘World I ask unanimous consent that at 5 p.m. that somehow the Justice Against Order,’’ where he talks about how the today, the Senate proceed to the imme- Sponsors of Terrorism Act will sud- West, in particular, often views the diate consideration of H.R. 5985; fur- denly result in lawsuits being filed world as an orderly rules-based system. ther, that there be 30 minutes of debate against Americans by foreign govern- Of course, the problem with that is re- equally divided in the usual form; that ments. The reality is this already hap- ality. The world does not all acknowl- following the use or yielding back of pens. We have an entire office at the edge a rules-based system, no matter time, the bill be read a third time and Justice Department—the Office of For- who imagines it. Other countries will the Senate vote on passage of the bill eign Litigation—that defends the take actions based on what they per- with no intervening action or debate. United States in foreign courts. ceive to advance their own interests, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there As its Web site explains, that litiga- not because they just want to follow a objection? tion includes ‘‘litigation arising from certain set of rules that somebody else Without objection, it is so ordered. U.S. agency or military activities in wrote up. That will remain true for the Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, foreign countries,’’ which is one reason Kingdom of Saudi Arabia even after I ask unanimous consent that notwith- why, before we pulled out all of our the Justice Against Sponsors of Ter- standing rule XXII, the cloture motion troops from Iraq, President Obama and rorism Act becomes law. That is why on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5325 his administration should have done a our relationship with the Kingdom of ripen at 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep- better job pursuing a status of forces Saudi Arabia will continue, because tember 20. agreement with the country of Iraq. they have been fighting terrorism on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there But because they did not negotiate their own soil and we know that we objection? that, they decided to pull out, and we share other interests as well. Without objection, it is so ordered. have reaped the whirlwind as a result. But at the end of the day, we need to Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, While likely a minority, there are do what is right for the American peo- I suggest the absence of a quorum. cases, in fact, brought abroad that imple, just as other countries would do The PRESIDING OFFICER. The plicate our own overseas activity. For right for their own citizens. We should clerk will call the roll. example, in 2010, CBS News reported on not change our domestic laws because The bill clerk proceeded to call the a case in Pakistan in which the CIA of our concerns about other countries roll. was sued for an alleged drone strike. perhaps being offended or because they Mr. GARDNER. Madam President, I This is a matter of public record that have other interests other than what ask unanimous consent that the order CBS News reported. The point is that we are trying to vindicate here, which for the quorum call be rescinded. today foreign governments allow suits are the rights of the families who lost The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without against the United States from time to loved ones on 9/11 due to a terrorist at- objection, it is so ordered.

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Madam President, I sey, and when we reflect on what hap- 40th anniversary of women cadets en- rise to recognize the U.S. Air Force on pened in New York, we know that ef- rolling in the U.S. Air Force Academy. the occasion of its 69th birthday. forts to protect our homeland are criti- Just as the Air Force leads the way as On September 18, 1947, President Tru- cally important. the preeminent global air power, the man signed the National Security Act, In a recent letter to the President, Air Force Academy has been leading which established the U.S. Air Force as several colleagues and I expressed the way with the integration of women an independent service equal to the grave concerns about the rapid ad- cadets into the Cadet Wing. U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. The mission vancement of North Korea’s nuclear In 1972, the Air Force Academy of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight, ballistic missile program. That regime issued Operational Plan 36–72, which and win in airspace and cyberspace, represents a grave threat to global laid the groundwork for the arrival of and Colorado is proud to call itself peace and stability and is a direct its first 156 female cadets in the sum- home to units that play a vital role in threat to the U.S. homeland—and that mer of 1976. In the proceeding 40 years, executing all aspects of the Air Force is what our bases in Colorado are re- women cadets and graduates have mission. sponsible for. While we in Congress made extraordinary contributions to Although it is the youngest of the urge the President to take actions to both the academy and to the Air Force. armed services, the Air Force has ac- counter the North Korean threat, the These contributions are exemplified by complished a tremendous amount—a American people rely on the hard- women such as Michelle Johnson, who tremendous amount—in those 69 years. working men and women at NORAD- in 1980 became the first woman cadet With a combined force strength of NORTHCOM to protect us from this wing commander, which is the highest more than 660,000 Active, Reserve, Na- rogue regime. ranking cadet in the academy, and tional Guard, and civilian personnel Just down the road from Peterson then in 1981 she became the first within the U.S. Air Force, it is a force Air Force Base is Schriever Air Force woman cadet to become a Rhodes to be reckoned with. The U.S. Air Base, which is home to the 50th Space scholar. In 2013, Lt. Gen. Michelle Wing of the Air Force Space Command. Force’s ability to maintain air superi- Johnson became the first female super- Schriever provides command and con- ority is evidenced by the fact that the intendent of any military service acad- trol for over 170 Department of Defense last time an American ground troop emy when she became the super- warning, navigational, and commu- was killed by ordnance delivered from intendent of the U.S. Air Force Acad- nications satellites. The global posi- an enemy aircraft was in 1953. emy. Heather Wilson was the first fe- tioning satellite, or GPS, is operated On any given day, there are more male veteran to serve in Congress. Lt. by the 2nd Space Operations Squadron than 21,000 Air Force personnel de- Gen. Susan J. Helms was the first at Schriever. If you successfully use ployed to 179 worldwide locations, woman graduate of the Air Force Acad- your Google Maps today, it is because 16,000 airmen deployed to the emy to go into space. Lieutenant Ros- of the good work by the satellite opera- CENTCOM area of operations, and lyn Schulte became the first female more than 1,000 airmen working di- tors at Schriever. Schriever is home to the Joint Inter- graduate killed by enemy action in rectly with partner nations. While agency Space Operations Center, or 2009. These women and countless others American airmen serve all over the JICSpOC. Established in 2015, the are why the State of Colorado is proud, world, there are thousands of airmen in JICSpOC consolidates efforts between honored, and humbled to host the U.S. my State of Colorado protecting our the DOD, U.S. Strategic Command, and Air Force Academy. Nation’s interests. the intelligence community to create On behalf of all Coloradoans and a Colorado is home to five major Air unity of effort and facilitate U.S. infor- grateful nation, I wish the U.S. Air Force installations that include Buck- mation-sharing across the national se- Force a happy 69th birthday. Aim high, ley Air Force Base, Schriever Air Force curity space enterprise. JICSpOC will fly, fight, and win. Base, Peterson Air Force Base, Chey- enhance U.S. space operations, con- I yield the floor. enne Mountain Air Force Station, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. tribute to operational command and the United States Air Force Academy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The control within the Department of De- Buckley Air Force Base is home to clerk will call the roll. fense, and improve the Nation’s ability the 460th Space Wing and has air oper- The senior assistant legislative clerk to protect and defend critical infra- ations, space-based missile warning ca- proceeded to call the roll. structure in an increasingly contested pabilities, space surveillance oper- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I space environment. ations, space communications oper- ask unanimous consent that the order Since 1966, Cheyenne Mountain Air for the quorum call be rescinded. ations, and support functions. If North Force, stationed in Colorado Springs, Korea, Iran, or any adversary fires a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. has been a synergistic hub for tracking COATS). Without objection, it is so or- missile at the U.S. homeland, Buckley security threats worldwide and serves would be the first to see it. Buckley is dered. as an essential component to the de- Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Thank you, Mr. also one of 18 bases nationwide being fense of North America and global se- considered by the Air Force to host the President. curity. Cheyenne Mountain is an engi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the next-generation F–35 jet, and it is my neering marvel that provides an elec- Senator withhold. firm belief it fully merits that designa- tromagnetic pulse-hardened facility to f tion as well. protect our Nation’s most vital inter- Peterson Air Force Base, named after ests. Many of the people around the DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- 1st Lt. Edward J. Peterson, a Colorado country may know Cheyenne Mountain FAIRS EXPIRING AUTHORITIES native, has been in operation since Air Force Station as the site of Mat- ACT OF 2016 1926. Over its 90-plus years, Peterson thew Broderick in the movie The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Air Force Base has served a variety of ‘‘WarGames.’’ the previous order, the Senate will pro- operational and training missions and Last but not least of the major Air ceed to the consideration of H.R. 5985, is currently home to the 21st Space Force installations in Colorado is the which the clerk will report. Wing and Air Force Space Command as U.S. Air Force Academy. Since the 1955 The senior assistant legislative clerk well. Peterson is also home to the U.S. swearing-in of its first class of cadets, read as follows: Northern Command—NORTHCOM—and the Air Force Academy has been devel- A bill (H.R. 5985) to amend title 38, United the North American Aerospace Defense oping leaders of character to lead the States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- Command, or NORAD. NORAD- world’s best Air Force. The Air Force visions of law administered by the Secretary NORTHCOM is responsible for pro- Academy educates, trains, and inspires of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. tecting the U.S. homeland from the men and women to become officers of The PRESIDING OFFICER. There myriad of threats we face in today’s character, motivated to lead the U.S. will now be 30 minutes of debate equal- complex global security environment. Air Force in service to our Nation. ly divided in the usual form. On a day like today, when we reflect on In addition to celebrating the Air The Senator from Connecticut is rec- what happened in Minnesota, when we Force’s 69th birthday, I would also like ognized.

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This Again, this is a small down payment. yield to the Senator from Connecticut bill is bipartisan, as is this bill, and We have other things yet to be done. to begin. would grant an emergency housing sti- Hopefully, they will be done after we Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I pend to those students who are ad- come back for the lameduck session am pleased and honored to be here versely affected by destabilizing per- after the election. But tonight, all today to speak in support of H.R. 5985, manent school closures. Corinthian Members of the Senate from both par- the Department of Veterans Affairs Ex- College and, more recently, ITT give a ties—Republicans and Democrats—can piring Authorities Act. We will vote on voice and face to this staggeringly real help us make a down payment on Con- it shortly. I thank my colleagues for problem for so many veterans who are stitution Day to those who make our what I expect to be an overwhelmingly the victims of the exploitation by these freedom and liberty possible—our vet- positive vote to affirm our commit- for-profit schools. erans of the United States of America. ment to the veterans of America and Our mission of ensuring that no vet- I urge an ‘‘aye’’ vote from each Mem- that neither dysfunction nor distrac- eran is left behind will not be com- ber of the Senate. tion of what is happening during this pleted by the vote we take this I yield back the floor. season of elections will prevent us from evening. It is just a down payment. I I suggest the absence of a quorum. keeping the lights on in the Veterans urge my colleagues to join with me in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Affairs Department. supporting H.R. 5985 and beginning and clerk will call the roll. As its name implies, this measure concluding the hard work of passing The senior assistant legislative clerk would maintain 27 vital ongoing pro- other bills that have been reported out proceeded to call the roll. grams and services that the VA proof the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Com- Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask vides through the next year. I committee, with the strong bipartisan unanimous consent that the order for mend Chairman MILLER and Ranking work, collaboration, and partnership the quorum call be rescinded. Member TAKANO in the House for draft- among the chairman, Senator ISAKSON, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing this bipartisan measure that is so and myself. objection, it is so ordered. important and necessary. We have I thank Senator ISAKSON for being Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I yield worked collaboratively with them. here this evening, and I will be honored back all time. Chairman ISAKSON and I have met with to yield to him now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time them numerous times, and it has truly The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- is yielded back. been a cooperative and collaborative ator from Georgia. The bill was ordered to a third read- effort. Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I am ing and was read the third time. This legislation authorizes an in- honored to join the ranking member, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill crease in the existing VA caregivers Senator BLUMENTHAL from Con- having been read the third time, the program of $10 million, going from $724 necticut, on this important day. question is, Shall the bill pass? million to $734 million, as well as a This morning when I woke up, I Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask for grants program that assists homeless began preparing for a speech I made at the yeas and nays. veterans and provides them with sup- Oglethorpe University at 11 o’clock The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a port services. this morning on Constitution Day, and sufficient second? The bill we will vote on this evening it reminded me of what an important There appears to be a sufficient sec- will also give the Secretary of the VA September day today is. ond. the exact same power as the Secretary Senator Robert Byrd, the distin- The clerk will call the roll. of Education has with respect to title guished Democrat, majority leader, The assistant bill clerk called the IV in the event of a university’s sudden and President pro tempore of the Sen- roll. loss of accreditation. It is critically ate for many years and who served here Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators important. As we have seen with ITT for many decades, amended an appro- are necessarily absent: the Senator and Corinthian, for-profit colleges have priations act on September 19, 2004, to from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHNSON), the abruptly closed, leaving veterans designate today as Constitution Day. Senator from Illinois (Mr. KIRK), the stranded. This bill will empower the So it is a great honor for me to speak Senator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI), VA Secretary to provisionally approve on the floor to honor our veterans on the Senator from South Carolina (Mr. programs for use with the GI bill so the day we honor our Constitution be- SCOTT), the Senator from Alabama (Mr. that veterans may transition to an- cause, without our veterans, there SESSIONS), and the Senator from Alas- other course of study. Without this would be no Constitution. Without ka (Mr. SULLIVAN). provision becoming law now, veterans those who fight to defend our freedom Further, if present and voting, the who attended those schools like ITT and our liberty around the world, there Senator from Wisconsin (Mr. JOHNSON) may find themselves in a similar un- would be no Constitution. So it is a would have voted ‘‘yea’’ and the Sen- tenable, unacceptable, unfair situation. great day to do this. ator from South Carolina (Mr. SCOTT) They lose education benefits and, I wish to express my agreement with would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ equally troubling, benefits for their exactly what Senator BLUMENTHAL Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the housing and food allowance, which said. This is a mere down payment. It Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS), they so critically need. is an acknowledgment. There is lots of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. KAINE), I am pleased we can vote on this work to be done. Critically, though, the Senator from Maryland (Ms. MI- measure tonight and send it to the this extender bill addresses any num- KULSKI), the Senator from Vermont President’s desk for his signature. But ber of programs in the VA that will ex- (Mr. SANDERS), and the Senator from the simple, stark fact is that this bill pire at the end of the fiscal year unless Virginia (Mr. WARNER) are necessarily is simply a small down payment—a they are extended. Most importantly absent. small step in the direction that we are homeless programs, which are criti- I further announce that, if present must move and that the Senate must cally important, and adaptive sports and voting, the Senator from Virginia accomplish in the days that remain in programs, which are critically impor- (Mr. KAINE) would vote yea. this session to honor all who have tant as well. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. served. It is just one of a series of con- So by adopting this bill, our home- LANKFORD). Are there any other Sen- gressional actions that are needed be- less programs will stay in place and ators in the Chamber desiring to vote? fore we recess to ensure that for-profit our adaptive sports programs will stay The result was announced—yeas 89, schools that put their profits before in place. As Senator BLUMENTHAL said, nays 0, as follows:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.011 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE S5878 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2016 [Rollcall Vote No. 143 Leg.] know who is hurt most by these laws— County, Cleveland, in 2004 when some YEAS—89 African Americans, Latinos, young voters waited as long as 7 hours to Alexander Ernst Murphy people, and seniors. vote. For hourly workers, college stu- Ayotte Feinstein Murray In North Carolina, before enacting dents who work a third shift, parents Baldwin Fischer Nelson one of these laws, the State legislature who have to drop their children off at Barrasso Flake Paul specifically asked for data on voting Bennet Franken Perdue school, and many others, early voting Blumenthal Gardner Peters patterns by race. Once they had this ensures that their voices will be heard. Blunt Gillibrand Portman data, they decided to eliminate or In 2012, 10 percent of the electorate— Booker Graham Reed limit the voting methods used by Afri- Boozman Grassley 600,000 people—voted early in my State. Reid can-American voters. Thankfully, the That is 600,000 voices that might not Boxer Hatch Risch Brown Heinrich Roberts Fourth Circuit Court struck down this have been heard were it not for early Burr Heitkamp Rounds blatant attempt to disenfranchise one voting. But some judges who dress in Cantwell Heller Rubio Capito Hirono group of voters, writing: ‘‘The new pro- suits and lead very privileged lives Sasse Cardin Hoeven visions target African Americans with with generous benefits from taxpayers Carper Inhofe Schatz Schumer almost surgical precision.’’ have decided these voices aren’t worth Casey Isakson In my State of Ohio, the courts have Cassidy King Shaheen hearing. As Judge Keith said, democ- Coats Klobuchar Shelby shamefully allowed laws such as these racies die behind closed doors. This Cochran Lankford Stabenow to stay on the books. Last week we body refuses to hold a hearing on the Tester Collins Leahy were dealt multiple blows. nominee who would have allowed the Corker Lee Thune First, the Supreme Court refused to Cornyn Manchin Tillis Supreme Court to hear the appeal on Cotton Markey Toomey hear an appeal on the Sixth Circuit’s the ‘‘Golden Week’’ issue and issue a Crapo McCain Udall decision ending ‘‘Golden Week’’—cre- real decision. Cruz McCaskill Vitter ated by a Republican legislature a dec- This body refuses to bring to the Daines McConnell Warren Donnelly Menendez Whitehouse ade ago—when voters can register and floor the bipartisan Voting Rights Ad- Durbin Merkley Wicker vote on the same day during the 1 week vancement Act. Enzi Moran Wyden early-voting period. In May, Judge In 1981, when signing an extension to NOT VOTING—11 Watson—a George W. Bush appointee the Voting Rights Act, President Coons Mikulski Sessions in the Southern District in Columbus— Reagan called the right to vote ‘‘the Johnson Murkowski Sullivan found that the laws limiting early vot- crown jewel of American liberties.’’ Kaine Sanders Warner ing and registration would dispropor- Ronald Reagan would have seen his po- Kirk Scott tionately impact African Americans. litical party today going in exactly the The bill (H.R. 5985) was passed. Judge Watson did the right thing, but opposite direction, and that is sad. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the ultraconservative Sixth Circuit f ator from Wyoming. ruled to overturn that ruling, ending HONORING OUR ARMED FORCES f ‘‘Golden Week.’’ Last week the Su- preme Court nodded 4 to 4 because the SEAMAN 1ST CLASS WILLIAM WELCH MORNING BUSINESS Republican majority leader won’t let Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask the Senate do its job to have hearings honor Seaman 1st Class William W. unanimous consent that the Senate be and confirmation on Judge Garland. Welch, a native of Springfield, OH—an in a period of morning business, with The Supreme Court declined to inter- American hero who laid down his life Senators permitted to speak therein vene. for our country during the attack on for up to 10 minutes each. Then the Sixth Circuit overturned a Pearl Harbor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without lower court ruling that had thrown out Seaman Welch was known to his fam- objection, it is so ordered. new Ohio laws imposing stricter reily as Billy. He enlisted in the Navy, as The Senator from Ohio. quirements on absentee and provisional so many did in those days, at 17. He Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask voters. Judge Damon Keith’s dissent in left during his senior year at Spring- unanimous consent that I be permitted this case captured what these restric- field Catholic Central High School, so to speak for up to 15 minutes. tions are really all about. He notes determined was he to serve his coun- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that during the committee debate over try. On December 7, 1941, Welch was objection, it is so ordered. the law, one legislator asked: ‘‘Should stationed on the USS Oklahoma, f we really be making it easier for those docked at the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl people who take the bus after church Harbor. The Oklahoma was the first to VOTING RIGHTS on Sunday to vote?’’—making it crys- be hit that fateful morning by the Jap- Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, last year tal clear exactly what they were tar- anese. our country celebrated the 50th anni- geting and whom they were targeting. Of the more than 1,300 crew aboard, versary of the Voting Rights Act of Judge Keith continues: 429 perished that day—a loss of life sec- 1965, one of the most important pieces Democracies die behind closed doors. ond only to the better known USS Ari- of legislation that was passed in the Voting is the ultimate expression of self- zona. The ship capsized, and Billy 20th century. It opened the door for government. Instead of making it easier for Welch was among the first of so many millions of Americans to exercise their all persons, unrestrained and unfettered, to Americans to make the ultimate sac- constitutional right to vote. But this exercise this fundamental right to vote, legislators are making it harder. rifice for our Nation during World War year will mark the first Presidential States are audaciously nullifying a right II. Billy’s grieving family was dealt an election in half a century without the for which our ancestors relentlessly fought additional blow when their son’s re- full protections guaranteed by that and—in some instances—even tragically mains were not returned to them, and landmark law. One of the worst deci- died. they were unable to give him a burial sions this corporate-dominated Su- I would point out that only about a befitting his sacrifice. preme Court made was Shelby County decade ago, this body and the House It wasn’t until 1943 that the Navy v. Holder, which struck down a key overwhelmingly, bipartisanly renewed was able to right the Oklahoma and part of the law, taking the teeth out of the Voting Rights Act that the Court began trying to identify the remains. provisions that protect voters from struck down. Now one political party is By then, with the technology available suppression laws. digging in in opposition to that. It is in the 1940s, it was too late for most Since that misguided decision, States no secret what these laws are about. sailors. Billy and his fellow sailors across the country have passed new State legislators have made it per- were buried as ‘‘unknowns,’’ and they voting restrictions that would dis- fectly clear. had rested in the National Memorial enfranchise hundreds of thousands of In 2008, African Americans voted Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu Americans. At least 17 States have early in person at a rate more than 20 until last year. passed new voting restrictions since times greater than White voters. We all In 2014, Billy Welch’s nephew, Mi- the Shelby County restriction. We remember the scenes from Cuyahoga chael, contacted my office. He was

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This led ‘‘When World War II ended, the bell at the of families and veterans trying to piece him to his first job in a garage, where courthouse rang all day,’’ he said. ‘‘There together where their loved ones were he repaired motor vehicles. In 1951, he would be four or five bodies of boys come in buried and get them returned home. left his job and home to serve our coun- every day.’’ In 2015, the Pentagon announced try in the Korean war as a motor ser- Schott served as combat engineer in Korea, plans to exhume and attempt to iden- geant. where he was a motor sergeant and oversaw tify the fallen sailors and soldiers bur- Upon returning to London, KY, from 23 trucks. He remembers those trying times through a book presented to Korean veterans ied in the Pacific. DOD began removing his time in the military, he and a friend opened a service station. Mr. by the Korean government. The book shows caskets and using dental records and pictures of the devastation during and fol- DNA to identify the remains and re- Schott made an addition to his busi- lowing the war there, but highlights the turn those fallen heroes to their fami- ness in 1961 after seeing a U-Haul ad in achievements made over the years as the lies. the paper. The service station became country rebuilt. Billy Welch was identified. Now, with Schott Marathon and U-Haul Dealer- Once safely back home after the Korean the help of dedicated staff in my office, ship. At that time, U-Haul charged War, Schott opened his service station on next month he will finally be returned only $3 a day to rent a trailer, later South Main Street near the former Ormsby Hardware. While also operating his service to Springfield and buried with full adding a $1 fee for hitch rentals. Mr. Schott’s secrets to U-Haul suc- station, Schott became an authorized U-Haul military honors in his hometown. It rental facility. He credits Bill Ormsby for will be my honor to stand with Seaman cess are good help, good customer serv- that venture—one that earned him recogni- Welch’s family at Saint Joseph Catho- ice, and a good field manager. To this tion from U-Haul last year for 55 years as an lic Church in Springfield and witness day, he has remained active in his busi- authorized dealer. this hero be shown the honor and ap- ness, coming every day to work along- ‘‘I’m the oldest one in the state, probably preciation he deserves and his family side his loyal employees and inter- the oldest one in the country,’’ he laughed. But in 1955, Schott got a loan to start his has been denied for so long. acting with his customers. After the loss of his wife in 2002, Mr. Schott con- own business. He remembers that day when Billy and his fellow sailors may not his loan was approved. have known the contribution they were sidered retiring, but ultimately decided ‘‘It was August 28, 1955,’’ he said. ‘‘When making that day on the USS Oklahoma that he loves his job too much to ever you borrow money you know the date you to future generations at home and stop. got it.’’ around the world as the first to sac- I am very honored to represent Mr. He moved the business to its current spot rifice their lives fighting tyranny dur- Schott here in the U.S. Senate and on North Main Street across from London ing the Second World War. That makes want to wish him congratulations on Elementary School in 1960. Now, 56 years later, he continues the tradition he began, their actions all the more heroic. There his many years of service not only to the people of London, KY, but also to still working performing his magic on is a reason we call them the ‘‘greatest brakes, tires and air conditioning units. The generation.’’ this nation. I am sure my U.S. Senate business has served him well, providing for We are losing more and more of that colleagues join me in expressing grati- his four children over the years. He also has generation with each passing day. Less tude and admiration for his service as grandchildren, of whom he cannot hide his than 700,000 World War II veterans re- well. He truly represents the finest of pride. main with us. We lose some 430 of those Kentucky. ‘‘Let me tell you about my grandchildren. Mr. President, an area publication, No, that would take too long,’’ he said with heroes each day. My father, a World a laugh. War II veteran stationed in New Zea- the Sentinel-Echo, published a compel- ling article on Roy Schott’s life. I ask Schott plans to continue to work until he land and Iran—what he always called is no longer able, refusing to retire. When Persia World War II—passed away back unanimous consent that the article be asked if he still works on vehicles himself, in the year 2000. printed in the RECORD. he holds out his hands as proof. Projects like this one are all the There being no objection, the mate- ‘‘I guess I do,’’ he said. more important and more timely. We rial was ordered to be printed in the He once considered retirement following need to identify these sailors and sol- RECORD, as follows: the death of his wife 14 years ago. But his [From the Sentinel-Echo, Aug. 22, 2016] son-in-law quickly talked him out of it. diers now, while their loved ones are ‘‘He said, ‘What are you going to do, climb STILL GOING STRONG: ROY SCHOTT CELE- still with us and still able to pay their the walls?’ so I decided to stay open,’’ he BRATES 61 YEARS OF KEEPING VEHICLES ON proper respects. We owe William Welch said. THE ROAD and all those who gave their lives for He believes working and staying busy is (By Nita Johnson) our country a burial and, equally im- why he continues to be able to serve resi- London businessman Roy Schott has many portant, a tribute that befits their dents in the London and Laurel areas. memories. ‘‘A friend who retired told me to work all service and their sacrifice. I will be He will share some of those, but often says I could,’’ he said. ‘‘He said the walls would honored to take part in that tribute for they are not important. close in on you after a little while. So when Seaman Welch next month. But after 61 years of operating Schott’s people ask me if I’m going to stay here until I suggest the absence of a quorum. Service Station on Main Street, he has a lot they have to carry me out, I tell them I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The of memories and a lot of knowledge to go guess they will.’’ with it. clerk will call the roll. ‘‘Be sure to find out what kind of oil it f The senior assistant legislative clerk needs,’’ he said to a customer who called his GEAR UP HAWAII proceeded to call the roll. business on Thursday afternoon, before going Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I into the service section and assisting an em- Mr. SCHATZ. Mr. President, today, ask unanimous consent that the order ployee with loosening bolts on a car part. September 19, marks the beginning of for the quorum call be rescinded. Schott said he got involved in the me- National Gaining Early Awareness and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without chanic business because it paid better than Readiness for Undergraduate Pro- some other vocations available in 1943. grams, GEAR UP, Week, and I would objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘I started working at a garage that is f where the Sentinel-Echo is now,’’ he said. ‘‘I like to recognize the meaningful work of GEAR UP in Hawaii. TRIBUTE TO ROY SCHOTT got $1.50 a day. Other places only paid $1 a day, except the railroad and it paid $1 an Since 1998, GEAR UP has provided Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I hour.’’ support and resources to low-income rise to pay tribute to a hard-working Schott learned to weld as part of his job, students across the country to inform businessowner, veteran, and respected recalling that parts weren’t manufactured them about, prepare for, and succeed in Kentuckian, Mr. Roy Schott. Mr. then as they are today. college. GEAR UP helps these students, ‘‘If a bus came in with a broken window, Schott recently celebrated 61 years of you had to fix it with a piece of tin,’’ he said. many who are first-generation college work as a mechanic and service station Schott left the business in 1951 with many students, overcome the challenges they owner and 55 years as a U-Haul outlet. other Laurel Countians who went to serve face in their communities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:03 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.018 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE S5880 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2016 GEAR UP Hawaii serves over 16,000 ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Kansans to come. He had a kind heart students each year from low-income and giving nature. Ben was a natural and underserved communities through- leader who freely gave his time to all out the State in grades 7 through 12 REMEMBERING BEN CRAIG he knew. I am thankful for my friend- and in their first year in college. The ∑ Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, all who ship with him. May he rest in peace.∑ program equips students with the tools knew Ben Craig know that his passing f marks the loss of an exceptional family they need to succeed in college and REMEMBERING RODGER man, local leader, and community their careers. GEAR UP delivers a MCCONNELL number of services to students, includ- banker. Ben was a great neighbor and a ∑ Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, on July ing supporting early college-level aca- shining example of a Kansan who im- 21, 2016, shortly before his 72nd birth- demic preparation in high school, pro- proved the lives of all he knew. day, the United States lost a great viding opportunities for early college The youngest of five children, Ben was born in 1929 to Benjamin D. Craig, man, an outstanding soldier, and an options, increasing college access and unparalleled advocate for his fellow financial aid information to students Sr., and Orpha (Cox) Craig. He grew up and went to school in Baxter Springs, veterans—and I lost a great friend. and families, and advising students Rodger McConnell’s legacy will be for- during their first year of college to in- where he was an avid baseball player and sports fan. During high school, he ever remembered as one of persever- crease first-year completion. GEAR UP was the pitcher for the Baxter Whiz ance, passion, a humbling work ethic, Hawaii has gained national recognition Kids, the local regional team. and an enduring love of Starbucks cof- for its success in closing the achieve- He attended the University of Kan- fee. ment gap among groups traditionally sas, and during his college years, he Born in August 1944, Rodger grad- underrepresented in higher education pursued his minor league baseball uated high school in 1962 and found em- and helping low-income students pre- dreams playing with the New York ployment with a local gas company for pare for college. Yankees and the St. Louis Browns. several years. Through its collaborative partner- After the Korean war began in 1950, Answering the call of duty, Rodger enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966. He ships between Hawaii’s State Depart- Ben enlisted in the Air Force and spent saw combat in Vietnam as a cavalry ment of Education, K–12 schools, the 18 months stationed in Tripoli, Libya. troop forward observer for mortars and University of Hawaii, local businesses, Following his deployment, he returned to the States and was stationed at artillery with the 9th Infantry Division and community organizations, GEAR and the 11th Armored Cavalry Regi- UP Hawaii inspires students to see Sewart Air Force Base near Nashville, TN. He was joined by his new bride, ment before his honorable discharge a postsecondary education as something year later. Evadean Talbot, who he married after they can achieve. The early outreach In his postwar years, Rodger over- returning home from Tripoli. In 1954, GEAR UP Hawaii performs is key to came several personal hardships, in- improving access to postsecondary edu- he was honorably discharged from the cluding homelessness and cation for students from low-income service as an E–5 tech sergeant. posttraumatic stress disorder, but he Ben’s long career in business began families in our State. remained undaunted and undefeated. It after leaving the Air Force when he was these struggles that created an The program’s results demonstrate took a job with the Cassville, MO, that GEAR UP Hawaii is making sig- empathetic man, who became a tireless chamber of commerce. He later worked and fearless advocate for other strug- nificant strides towards increasing the with the Kansas City, KS, chamber be- number of low-income students who gling veterans. fore beginning a banking career that Eventually receiving a liberal arts are prepared for and enroll in college. would span decades. Ben served as degree from Carroll College and a mas- For example, 20 percent of Step Up president of Metcalf Bank in Kansas ter’s degree in K–12 education from Scholars, a GEAR UP Hawaii program, City for 35 years and then as chairman Montana State University-Northern, graduated from high school in June of the board until 2007. When the bank Rodger spent several years as an educa- 2015 with the Board of Education Rec- was sold in 2007, Ben remained on the tor before he retired in 2003 and ognition Diploma, BOERD, compared board of directors and served as chair- launched into his unwavering service to 14 percent of students statewide. man emeritus until his death. for veterans in Cascade County. The BOERD is an honors diploma that In addition to strengthening the Kan- Working with State District Judge requires students to earn a minimum sas City economy with his work in the Greg Pinski, Rodger helped create a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 banking community, where small busi- veterans court to help veterans navi- and complete a senior project. Addi- nesses and families alike could depend gate the justice system and get the tionally, GEAR UP has increased the on Ben for solid financial assistance help and treatment they need to get availability of High School Based Run- and advice, Ben served in leadership back on their feet. Rodger also played ning Start, HBRS, courses, which allow positions in a number of local charities a pivotal role in constructing the Mon- high school students to attend Univer- and service organizations. For 52 years, tana Veterans Memorial, which serves sity of Hawaii classes to earn both high he had perfect attendance in the Over- as a landmark in Great Falls to honor school and college credits. For the Ha- land Park Rotary Club, which is where those who have served. waii class of 2014, 83 percent of students I first met him. He also played a key Most notably, Rodger spearheaded who took at least one HBRS course en- role in establishing many of the Kansas the ‘‘Stand Down’’ event in Great rolled in college the semester after City institutions we know today, such Falls, providing veterans with clothing graduation compared to the statewide as Johnson County Community Col- and access to job training and health average of 56 percent. Thanks to these lege, Shawnee Mission Medical Center, services. Through this important programs, thousands of Hawaii’s stu- and the Overland Park Chamber of event, Rodger made a difference in the dents graduate from high school every Commerce. lives of hundreds of veterans. Ben was preceded in death by his wife year better prepared for college and for Rodger was also an extremely active of 52 years, Evadean. He leaves behind their futures. volunteer, contributing to the Great his friend and companion of the last 10 Falls community by registering voters, A college education is a path of op- years, Vivian Sirratt, along with his hosting a radio show on a local Great portunity for our students. GEAR UP daughters, Denise Koonse (Charles), Falls station, and volunteering with Hawaii has been and will continue to Kellee Hearst (Rex), granddaughters, the local Optimist Club. be critical in supporting the State’s Amanda Lubiewski (Michael), Kelsey In Rodger’s eyes, the community was goal of having 55 percent of working- Houchen (Andrew), and great-grand- his family, and he was theirs. age adults in the State earn a college daughters, Abigail and Emily Let us now take a moment to recog- degree by 2025. I commend GEAR UP Lubiewski. nize the exceptional life of Rodger Hawaii for the vital role it plays in Ben’s dedication to public service and McConnell and the legacy he left be- helping Hawaii’s students access and constant desire to find ways he could hind. It is a legacy I hope each of us excel in their higher education. help others will benefit generations of can aspire towards.∑

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:16 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19SE6.013 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE September 19, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5881 MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EC–6867. A communication from the Assist- Foreign National Review Requirements, and ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, Information Security Updates’’ (RIN0694– Messages from the President of the Department of State, transmitting, pursuant AG85) received in the Office of the President United States were communicated to to law, a report on politically motivated act of the Senate on September 13, 2016; to the the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- of boycott of, divestment from, and sanc- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban retaries. tions against Israel; to the Committees on Affairs. f Appropriations; and Foreign Relations. EC–6877. A communication from the Presi- EC–6868. A communication from the Alter- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office suant to law, a report relative to an alter- As in executive session the Presiding of the Secretary, Department of Defense, native plan for monthly basic pay increases Officer laid before the Senate messages transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of for members of the uniformed services for a rule entitled ‘‘Civil Monetary Penalty In- 2017; to the Committee on Armed Services. from the President of the United flation Adjustment’’ (RIN0790–AJ42) received EC–6878. A communication from the Direc- States submitting sundry nominations in the Office of the President of the Senate tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition which were referred to the appropriate on September 14, 2016; to the Committee on Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- committees. Armed Services. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (The messages received today are EC–6869. A communication from the Alter- titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- printed at the end of the Senate pro- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office tion Supplement: New Designated Country— ceedings.) of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Moldova’’ ((RIN0750–AJ07) (DFARS Case transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 2016–D028)) received in the Office of the f a rule entitled ‘‘TRICARE; Mental Health President of the Senate on September 15, MEASURES PLACED ON THE and Substance Use Disorder Treatment’’ 2016; to the Committee on Armed Services. EC–6879. A communication from the Acting CALENDAR (RIN0720–AB65) received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 8, 2016; Under Secretary of Defense (Policy), Depart- The following bill was read the sec- to the Committee on Armed Services. ment of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to ond time, and placed on the calendar: EC–6870. A communication from the Alter- law, a report relative to the Department’s S. 3348. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office anti-personnel landmine (APL) policy; to the tion Campaign Act of 1971 to require can- of the Secretary, Department of Defense, Committee on Armed Services. EC–6880. A communication from the Alter- didates of major parties for the office of transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of nate Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office President to disclose recent tax return infor- a rule entitled ‘‘Professional U.S. Scouting of the Secretary, Department of Defense, mation. Organization Operations at U.S. Military In- stallations Overseas; Technical Amendment’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of f (RIN0790–AI98) received in the Office of the a rule entitled ‘‘Sexual Assault Prevention EXECUTIVE AND OTHER President of the Senate on September 14, and Response (SAPR) Program’’ (RIN0790– COMMUNICATIONS 2016; to the Committee on Armed Services. AJ40) received in the Office of the President EC–6871. A communication from the Acting of the Senate on September 15, 2016; to the The following communications were Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Committee on Armed Services. laid before the Senate, together with Readiness), transmitting the report of two EC–6881. A communication from the Assist- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- (2) officers authorized to wear the insignia of ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- uments, and were referred as indicated: the grade of rear admiral (lower half) in action and Energy Efficiency, Department of cordance with title 10, United States Code, Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–6862. A communication from the Direc- section 777; to the Committee on Armed report of a rule entitled ‘‘Department of En- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Services. ergy Property Management Regulations’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–6872. A communication from the Assist- (RIN1991–AB73) received in the Office of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ant Secretary for Export Administration, President of the Senate on September 14, titled ‘‘Aspergillus flavus strains TC16F, Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- 2016; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- TC35C, TC38B, and TC46G; Temporary Ex- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ural Resources. emption from the Requirement of a Toler- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- EC–6882. A communication from the Chief ance’’ (FRL No. 9951–44) received in the Of- sions to the Entity List’’ (RIN0694–AH00) re- of the Regulations and Standards Branch, fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- ceived in the Office of the President of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental En- tember 14, 2016; to the Committee on Agri- Senate on September 14, 2016; to the Com- forcement, Department of the Interior, culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–6863. A communication from the Direc- fairs. a rule entitled ‘‘Oil and Gas and Sulfur Oper- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–6873. A communication from the Chair, ations on the Outer Continental Shelf—Oil Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Securities and Exchange Commission, trans- and Gas and Production Safety Systems’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mitting, pursuant to law, the 2015 Annual (RIN1014–AA10) received in the Office of the titled ‘‘Ammonium persulfate; Exemption Report of the Securities Investor Protection President of the Senate on September 7, 2016; from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL Corporation (SIPC); to the Committee on to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- No. 9951–08) received in the Office of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. sources. President of the Senate on September 14, EC–6874. A communication from the Assist- EC–6883. A communication from the Direc- 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- ant Secretary for Export Administration, tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- trition, and Forestry. Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- clear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nu- EC–6864. A communication from the Direc- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Russian pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Sanctions: Addition of Certain Entities to ‘‘Final Revision to Chapter 7, ‘Instrumenta- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Entity List’’ (RIN0694–AH02) received in tion and Controls’ of NUREG–0800,‘Standard titled ‘‘Thiabendazole; Pesticide Tolerances’’ the Office of the President of the Senate on Review Plan (SRP) for the Review of Safety (FRL No. 9950–05) received in the Office of September 8, 2016; to the Committee on Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants: the President of the Senate on September 12, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. LWR Edition’ ’’ (NUREG–0800) received in the 2016; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- EC–6875. A communication from the Assist- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- trition, and Forestry. ant Secretary for Export Administration, tember 15, 2016; to the Committee on Envi- EC–6865. A communication from the Chair- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- ronment and Public Works. man, Farm Credit System Insurance Cor- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–6884. A communication from the Direc- poration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Releasing Informa- ments to Existing Validated End-User Au- clear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nu- tion; Availability of Records of the Farm thorization in the People’s Republic of clear Regulatory Commission, transmitting, Credit System Insurance Corporation; Fees China: Boeing Tianjin Composites Co. Ltd.’’ pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled for Provision of Information’’ (RIN3055– (RIN0694–AH05) received in the Office of the ‘‘Steam Generator Materials and Design’’ AA12) received in the Office of the President President of the Senate on September 8, 2016; (NUREG–0800) received in the Office of the pro tempore of the Senate; to the Committee to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and President of the Senate on September 15, on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Urban Affairs. 2016; to the Committee on Environment and EC–6866. A communication from the Assist- EC–6876. A communication from the Assist- Public Works. ant Secretary, Office of Legislative Affairs, ant Secretary for Export Administration, EC–6885. A communication from the Direc- Department of State, transmitting, pursuant Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to law, a report on politically motivated act ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of boycott of, divestment from, and sanc- to law, the report of a rule entitled ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tions against Israel; to the Committees on ‘‘Wassenaar Arrangement 2015 Plenary titled ‘‘Approval of California Air Plan Revi- Appropriations; and Foreign Relations. Agreements Implementation, Removal of sions, Department of Pesticide Regulations’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:16 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.002 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE S5882 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2016 (FRL No. 9951–19–Region 9) received in the Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 NO2 mentation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9952–33–Region 4) received General Definitions for Texas New Source tember 14, 2016; to the Committee on Envi- in the Office of the President of the Senate Review and the Minor NSR Qualified Facili- ronment and Public Works. on September 14, 2016; to the Committee on ties Program’’ (FRL No. 9950–32–Region 6) re- EC–6886. A communication from the Direc- Environment and Public Works. ceived in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–6894. A communication from the Direc- Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mittee on Environment and Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–6902. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Partial Approval and Partial Dis- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, approval of Air Quality Implementation titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Plans; NJ; Infrastructure SIP Requirements Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Infra- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the for 2008 Lead, 2008 Ozone, 2010 Nitrogen Diox- structure or Requirements for the 2008 Ozone report of a rule entitled ‘‘Relief for Victims ide, 2010 Sulfur Dioxide, and 2012 PM2.5, 2006 and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide National Ambient of Louisiana Storms’’ (Announcement 2016– PM10 and 2011 Carbon Monoxide NAAQS: Air Quality Standards’’ (FRL No. 9950–77–Re- 30) received in the Office of the President of Interstate Transport Provisions’’ (FRL No. gion 6) received in the Office of the President the Senate on September 8, 2016; to the Com- 9952–41–Region 2) received in the Office of the of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to the mittee on Finance. President of the Senate on September 14, Committee on Environment and Public EC–6903. A communication from the Chief 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Works. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Public Works. EC–6895. A communication from the Direc- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–6887. A communication from the Direc- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Waiver of 60-Day Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Rollover Requirement’’ (Rev. Proc. 2016–47) ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air received in the Office of the President of the titled ‘‘Approval of Iowa’s Air Quality Imple- Quality Implementation Plans; State of Col- Senate on September 8, 2016; to the Com- mentation Plans; Correction’’ (FRL No. 9952– orado; Second Ten-Year PM10 Maintenance mittee on Finance. 44–Region 7) received in the Office of the Plan for Lamar’’ (FRL No. 9952–09–Region 8) EC–6904. A communication from the Chief President of the Senate on September 14, received in the Office of the President of the of the Publications and Regulations Branch, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Public Works. mittee on Environment and Public Works. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–6888. A communication from the Direc- EC–6896. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examinations of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Returns and Claims for Refund, Credit, or Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Abatement; Determination of Correct Tax ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Liability’’ (Rev. Proc. 2016–46) received in the titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; VT; Prevention of Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Significant Deterioration, PM2.5’’ (FRL No. tember 8, 2016; to the Committee on Finance. Control of Volatile Organic Compounds 9952–11–Region 1) received in the Office of the EC–6905. A communication from the Chief Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufac- President of the Senate on September 12, of the Publications and Regulations Branch, turing Materials; Withdrawal of Direct Final 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Rule’’ (FRL No. 9952–47–Region 3) received in Public Works. Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the EC–6897. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on report of a rule entitled ‘‘Definition of Real tor of the Regulatory Management Division, September 14, 2016; to the Committee on En- Estate Investment Trust Real Property’’ Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- vironment and Public Works. ((RIN1545–BM05) (TD 9784)) received in the EC–6889. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; GA; Infrastruc- tember 8, 2016; to the Committee on Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ture Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 EC–6906. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9952–32–Region 4) received of the Publications and Regulations Branch, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Revi- in the Office of the President of the Senate Internal Revenue Service, Department of the sion and Removal of Stage I and II Gasoline on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Vapor Recovery Program’’ (FRL No. 9952–50– Environment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Definition of Terms Region 4) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–6898. A communication from the Direc- Relating to Marital Status’’ ((RIN1545–BM10) dent of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, (TD 9785)) received in the Office of the Presi- the Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- dent of the Senate on September 8, 2016; to Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–6890. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval and Disapproval; the Committee on Finance. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, North Carolina: New Source Review for Fine EC–6907. A communication from the Chief Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Particulate Matter (PM2.5)’’ (FRL No. 9952– of the Publications and Regulations Branch, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 31–Region 4) received in the Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; SC Infrastructure President of the Senate on September 12, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Requirements for the 2010 1-hour NO2 2016; to the Committee on Environment and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Management Con- NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9952–28–Region 4) received Public Works. tracts Safe Harbors’’ (Rev. Proc. 2016–44) re- in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–6899. A communication from the Direc- ceived in the Office of the President of the on September 14, 2016; to the Committee on tor of Congressional Affairs, Office of Nu- Senate on September 8, 2016; to the Com- Environment and Public Works. clear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Regu- mittee on Finance. EC–6891. A communication from the Direc- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–6908. A communication from the Chief tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Mate- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- rials Reliability Program: Primary Water Internal Revenue Service, Department of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Stress Corrosion Cracking Mitigation by Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Infrastruc- Surface Stress Improvement (MRP–335 Revi- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Eliminating Busi- ture SIP Requirements for the 2012 PM 2.5 sion 3)’’ (TAC No. MF2429) received in the Of- ness Purpose and Device as No-Rules under NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9952–42–Region 5) received fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Section 355’’ (Rev. Proc. 2016–45) received in in the Office of the President of the Senate tember 12, 2016; to the Committee on Envi- the Office of the President of the Senate on on September 14, 2016; to the Committee on ronment and Public Works. September 8, 2016; to the Committee on Fi- Environment and Public Works. EC–6900. A communication from the Chief nance. EC–6892. A communication from the Direc- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management EC–6909. A communication from the Regu- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Agency, Department of Homeland Security, lations Coordinator, Centers for Medicare Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of and Medicaid Services, Department of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- a rule entitled ‘‘Removal of Environmental Health and Human Services, transmitting, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Alabama; Volatile Considerations Regulations’’ ((RIN1660– pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Organic Compounds’’ (FRL No. 9952–30–Re- AA87) (Docket No. FEMA–2016–0018)) received ‘‘Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Emer- gion 4) received in the Office of the President during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- gency Preparedness Requirements for Medi- of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to the fice of the President of the Senate on August care and Medicaid Participating Providers Committee on Environment and Public 30, 2016; to the Committee on Environment and Suppliers’’ ((RIN0938–AO91) (CMS–3178- Works. and Public Works. F)) received in the Office of the President of EC–6893. A communication from the Direc- EC–6901. A communication from the Direc- the Senate on September 13, 2016; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Committee on Finance. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–6910. A communication from the Sec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval/Disapproval; MS titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:16 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.004 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE September 19, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5883 a semiannual report detailing telecommuni- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–6931. A communication from the Prin- cations-related payments made to Cuba pur- a rule entitled ‘‘Maximum Civil Money Pen- cipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, suant to Department of the Treasury li- alty Amounts; Technical Amendment’’ Management and Budget, Department of the censes; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- (Docket No. FDA–2016–N–1745) received in the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- tions. Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- port relative to an order that would cancel EC–6911. A communication from the Assist- tember 12, 2016; to the Committee on Health, debts assessed against the Yakama Nation; ant Secretary of State, Bureau of Legislative Education, Labor, and Pensions. to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- EC–6923. A communication from the Regu- EC–6932. A communication from the Assist- port relative to the interdiction of aircraft lations Coordinator, Administration for ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative engaged in illicit drug trafficking; to the Children and Families, Department of Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- Committee on Foreign Relations. Health and Human Services, transmitting, ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to EC–6912. A communication from the Assist- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled settlements and consent degrees and orders; ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- ‘‘Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties for to the Committee on the Judiciary. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Inflation’’ (RIN0970–AC0) received during ad- EC–6933. A communication from the Assist- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–008); to President of the Senate on September 2, 2016; Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- the Committee on Foreign Relations. to the Committee on Health, Education, ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to EC–6913. A communication from the Assist- Labor, and Pensions. settlements and consent degrees and orders; ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- EC–6924. A communication from the Assist- to the Committee on the Judiciary. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of EC–6934. A communication from the Dep- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the Health and Human Services, transmitting, uty Assistant Administrator of the Office of Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–010); to pursuant to law, a report on the Develop- Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Agen- the Committee on Foreign Relations. mental Disabilities Programs for fiscal years cy, Department of Justice, transmitting, EC–6914. A communication from the Assist- 2011–2012; to the Committee on Health, Edu- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- cation, Labor, and Pensions. ‘‘Schedules of Controlled Substances: Place- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–6925. A communication from the Assist- ment of PB–22, 5F–PB–22, AB–FUBINACA law, a report relative to section 36(c) and ant Secretary for Legislation, Department of and ADB–PINACA into Schedule I’’ (Docket 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC Health and Human Services, transmitting, No. DEA–433) received in the Office of the 16–026); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Pre- President of the Senate on September 6, 2016; tions. market Approval of Pediatric Uses of De- to the Committee on the Judiciary. EC–6915. A communication from the Assist- vices—Fiscal Year 2014’’; to the Committee EC–6935. A communication from the Sec- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. retary of the Commission, Bureau of Com- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–6926. A communication from the Regu- petition, Federal Trade Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the lations Coordinator, Division of Select entitled ‘‘Premerger Notification; Reporting Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–034); to Agents and Toxins, Centers for Disease Con- and Waiting Period Requirements’’ (16 CFR the Committee on Foreign Relations. trol and Prevention, transmitting, pursuant EC–6916. A communication from the Assist- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Posses- Part 803) received during adjournment of the ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- sion, Use, and Transfer of Select Agents and Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 2, 2016; to the Com- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to Toxins—Addition of Bacillus cereus Biovar mittee on the Judiciary. law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the anthracis to the HHS List of Select Agents EC–6936. A communication from the Assist- and Toxins’’ (RIN0920–AA64) received in the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 16–054); to ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- the Committee on Foreign Relations. Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- EC–6917. A communication from the Assist- tember 13, 2016; to the Committee on Health, ting, pursuant to law, a report entitled ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Education, Labor, and Pensions. ‘‘Coming Into Focus: The Future of Juvenile ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–6927. A communication from the Assist- Justice Reform, 2014 Annual Report’’; to the ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative law, a report relative to section 36(c) and Committee on the Judiciary. 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- EC–6937. A communication from the Chief 16–061); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ting, pursuant to law, the semi-annual re- of the Border Security Regulations Branch, tions. ports of the Attorney General relative to en- Customs and Border Protection, Department EC–6918. A communication from the Acting forcement actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Assistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, De- of Justice under the Lobbying Disclosure Act ant to law, the report of a rule entitled partment of State, transmitting, pursuant to for the period from July 1, 2015, through De- ‘‘Technical Corrections Relating to Issuance law, a report relative to a section of the cember 31, 2015; to the Committees on Home- of Notices to Appear, Warrants of Removal, Arms Export Control Act (RSAT 16–5068); to land Security and Governmental Affairs; and Exercise of Power by Immigration Officers, the Committee on Foreign Relations. the Judiciary. and Standards for Enforcement Activities’’ EC–6919. A communication from the Assist- EC–6928. A communication from the Presi- (CBP Dec. 16–14) received during adjourn- ant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs, Depart- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to the suant to law, a report relative to an alter- dent of the Senate on September 1, 2016; to Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, as amended, native plan for pay increases for civilian the Committee on the Judiciary. the report of the texts and background state- Federal employees covered by the General EC–6938. A communication from the Dep- ments of international agreements, other Schedule and certain other pay systems in uty General Counsel, Office of Government than treaties (List 2016–0105 - 2016–0116); to January 2017, received during adjournment Contracting, Small Business Administration, the Committee on Foreign Relations. of the Senate in the Office of the President transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–6920. A communication from the Assist- of the Senate on September 1, 2016; to the a rule entitled ‘‘Civil Penalties Inflation Ad- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- justments’’ (RIN3245–AG80) received in the ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ernmental Affairs. Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inter- EC–6929. A communication from the Direc- tember 8, 2016; to the Committee on Small national Traffic in Arms: Revisions to Defi- tor, Office of Government Ethics, transmit- Business and Entrepreneurship. nition of Export and Related Definitions’’ ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–6939. A communication from the Presi- (RIN1400–AD70) received in the Office of the titled ‘‘Interpretation, Exemptions and dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- President of the Senate on September 6, 2016; Waiver Guidance Concerning 18 U.S.C. 208 suant to law, a report relative to the rec- to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Acts Affecting A Personal Financial Inter- ommendations and underlying objectives of- EC–6921. A communication from the Dep- est); Amendment to Definition of ‘Em- fered by the Commission on Care, received uty Assistant General Counsel for Regu- ployee’ ’’ (RIN3209–AA09) received during ad- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- latory Services, Office of Special Education journment of the Senate in the Office of the fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- and Rehabilitative Services, Department of President of the Senate on September 2, 2016; tember 1, 2016; to the Committee on Vet- Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, to the Committee on Homeland Security and erans’ Affairs. the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Final Prior- Governmental Affairs. EC–6940. A communication from the Office ities—Enhanced Assessment Instruments’’ EC–6930. A communication from the Dep- Program Manager, Office of Regulation Pol- ((CFDA No. 84.368A.) (Docket No. ED–2016– uty Secretary of Labor, transmitting, pursu- icy and Management, Department of Vet- OESE–0004)) received in the Office of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled erans Affairs, transmitting, pursuant to law, President of the Senate on September 13, ‘‘Guidance for Executive Order 13673, ‘Fair the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Telephone En- 2016; to the Committee on Health, Education, Pay and Safe Workplaces’ ’’ (RIN1290–ZA02) rollment in the VA Healthcare System’’ Labor, and Pensions. received during adjournment of the Senate (RIN2900–AP68) received in the Office of the EC–6922. A communication from the Direc- in the Office of the President of the Senate President of the Senate on September 13, tor of Regulations and Policy Management on August 26, 2016; to the Committee on 2016; to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Staff, Food and Drug Administration, De- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–6941. A communication from the Man- partment of Health and Human Services, fairs. agement and Program Analyst, Federal

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:16 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE6.006 S19SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK9F6TC42PROD with SENATE S5884 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 19, 2016 Aviation Administration, Department of received in the Office of the President of the 2016–9047)) received in the Office of the Presi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– tation. Transportation. AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–3696)) received EC–6950. A communication from the Man- EC–6958. A communication from the Man- in the Office of the President of the Senate agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–6942. A communication from the Man- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; Dassault Aviation Air- Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–6415)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to received in the Office of the President of the 2016–8843)) received in the Office of the Presi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–4226)) received tation. Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–6951. A communication from the Man- EC–6959. A communication from the Man- on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of EC–6943. A communication from the Man- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–3989)) Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- received in the Office of the President of the FAA–2016–7026)) received in the Office of the ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- President of the Senate on September 12, AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–8463)) received mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, in the Office of the President of the Senate tation. Science, and Transportation. on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on EC–6952. A communication from the Man- EC–6960. A communication from the Man- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–6944. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– 2016–8846)) received in the Office of the Presi- FAA–2016–7048)) received in the Office of the AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–5460)) received dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to President of the Senate on September 12, in the Office of the President of the Senate the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on Transportation. Science, and Transportation. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. EC–6953. A communication from the Man- EC–6961. A communication from the Man- EC–6945. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; All Hot Air Balloons’’ ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–8989)) AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–5467)) received 2016–4221)) received in the Office of the Presi- received in the Office of the President of the in the Office of the President of the Senate dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. tation. EC–6946. A communication from the Man- EC–6954. A communication from the Man- EC–6962. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; All Hot Air Balloons’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–3990)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–8989)) received in the Office of the President of the 2016–0463)) received in the Office of the Presi- received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tation. Transportation. tation. EC–6947. A communication from the Man- EC–6955. A communication from the Man- EC–6963. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–3986)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– received in the Office of the President of the 2016–3702)) received in the Office of the Presi- 2015–8257)) received in the Office of the Presi- Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to dent of the Senate on September 7, 2016; to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tation. Transportation. Transportation. EC–6948. A communication from the Man- EC–6956. A communication from the Man- EC–6964. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; International Aero Engines ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2016–6414)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– AG Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) received in the Office of the President of the 2015–8133)) received in the Office of the Presi- (Docket No. FAA–2016–4123)) received in the Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and tember 12, 2016; to the Committee on Com- tation. Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–6949. A communication from the Man- EC–6957. A communication from the Man- EC–6965. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; RUAG Aerospace Services ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2012–1075)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– GmbH Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket

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A communication from the Man- ‘‘Safety Zone; Port Huron Float-Down, St. ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone agement and Program Analyst, Federal Clair River, Port Huron, MI’’ ((RIN1625– Off Alaska; Atka Mackerel in the Bering Sea Aviation Administration, Department of AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2016–0751)) received and Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to in the Office of the President of the Senate (RIN0648–XE833) received during adjourn- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- on September 14, 2016; to the Committee on ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ness Directives; Textron Aviation, Inc. Air- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. dent of the Senate on September 2, 2016; to planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–6975. A communication from the Attor- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 2016–8992)) received in the Office of the Presi- ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Transportation. dent of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- EC–6983. A communication from the Man- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ant to law, the report of a rule entitled agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation. ‘‘Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Hacken- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–6967. A communication from the Para- sack River, Jersey City, NJ’’ ((RIN1625–AA09) Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- (Docket No. USCG–2016–0173)) received in the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- tration, Department of Transportation, Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- ment of Class E Airspace; Slaton, TX’’ transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of tember 14, 2016; to the Committee on Com- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2016–3785)) a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; merce, Science, and Transportation. received in the Office of the President of the Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd and Co KG EC–6976. A communication from the Attor- Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- No. FAA–2006–25513)) received in the Office of of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- tation. the President of the Senate on September 12, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–6984. A communication from the Man- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, ‘‘Regulated Navigation Area; Portsmouth agement and Program Analyst, Federal Science, and Transportation. Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME and Ports- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–6968. A communication from the Attor- mouth, NH’’ ((RIN1625–AA09) (Docket No. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department USCG–2016–0513)) received in the Office of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- President of the Senate on September 14, ment of Class E Airspace; Dupree, SD’’ ant to law, the report of a rule entitled 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015–3599)) ‘‘Safety Zone; Great Egg Harbor Bay, Science, and Transportation. received in the Office of the President of the Marmora , NJ’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. EC–6977. A communication from the Acting Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- USCG–2016–0665)) received in the Office of the Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- President of the Senate on September 14, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- tation. 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–6985. A communication from the Man- Science, and Transportation. ‘‘International Fisheries; Western and Cen- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–6969. A communication from the Attor- tral Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Aviation Administration, Department of ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department Species; Closure on Purse Seine Fishery in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- the ELAPS in 2016’’ (RIN0648–XE741) received law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard ant to law, the report of a rule entitled during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- ‘‘Safety Zone; Dredging, Shark River, NJ’’ fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2016– tember 2, 2016; to the Committee on Com- dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (76); 0824)) received in the Office of the President merce, Science, and Transportation. Amdt. No. 3709’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to the EC–6978. A communication from the Acting the Office of the President of the Senate on Committee on Commerce, Science, and Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Transportation. September 12, 2016; to the Committee on EC–6970. A communication from the Attor- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘At- EC–6986. A communication from the Man- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- lantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlantic agement and Program Analyst, Federal ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XE725) re- Aviation Administration, Department of ‘‘Safety Zone; Caribbean Fantasy, Vessel on ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Fire; Punta Salinas, Toa Baja, Puerto Rico’’ the Office of the President of the Senate on law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG–2016– September 2, 2016; to the Committee on Com- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- 0832)) received in the Office of the President merce, Science, and Transportation. off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to the EC–6979. A communication from the Acting dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (15); Committee on Commerce, Science, and Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Amdt. No. 3708’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in Transportation. partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–6971. A communication from the Attor- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled September 12, 2016; to the Committee on ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- and South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Re- EC–6987. A communication from the Man- ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Se- sources of the South Atlantic; Trip Limit agement and Program Analyst, Federal curity Zone; Kailua Bay, Oahu, HI’’ Reduction’’ (RIN0648–XE824) received during Aviation Administration, Department of ((RIN1625–AA87) (Docket No. USCG–2015– adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 1030)) received in the Office of the President the President of the Senate on September 2, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to the 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Science, and Transportation. off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Transportation. EC–6980. A communication from the Acting dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (112); EC–6972. A communication from the Attor- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Amdt. No. 3707’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- the Office of the President of the Senate on of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled September 12, 2016; to the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Se- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Commerce, Science, and Transportation. curity Zone; U.S. Navy/U.S. Coast Guard As- States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; Quota EC–6988. A communication from the Man- sets Demonstration in Conjunction with Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XE782) received during agement and Program Analyst, Federal Fleet Week San Diego, San Diego Bay; San adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Aviation Administration, Department of Diego, CA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. the President of the Senate on September 2, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to USCG–2016–0756)) received in the Office of the 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard President of the Senate on September 14, Science , and Transportation. Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, EC–6981. A communication from the Acting off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Science, and Transportation. Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (86); EC–6973. A communication from the Attor- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- Amdt. No. 3710’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received in ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department ant to law, the report of a rule entitled the Office of the President of the Senate on of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone September 12, 2016; to the Committee on ant to law, the report of a rule entitled Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the West Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Safety Zone; Upper Mississippi River, St. Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska’’ EC–6989. A communication from the Man- Louis, MO’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. (RIN0648–XE772) received during adjourn- agement and Program Analyst, Federal USCG–2016–0689)) received in the Office of the ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Aviation Administration, Department of President of the Senate on September 14, dent of the Senate on September 2, 2016; to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Part 95 In- Science, and Transportation. Transportation. strument Flight Rules; Miscellaneous

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A communication from the Sec- ulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2016’’ ((FCC 16– American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artil- retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- 121) (MD Docket No. 16–166)) received in the lery Battalion of the United States Army sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- who had been captured near Wereth, Bel- sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- tember 12, 2016; to the Committee on Com- gium, during the Battle of the Bulge on De- port of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Labeling merce, Science, and Transportation. cember 17, 1944; to the Committee on Foreign Rule’’ (RIN3084–AB15) received in the Office EC–6999. A communication from the Attor- Relations. of the President of the Senate on September ney-Advisor, U.S. Coast Guard, Department f 8, 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- Science, and Transportation. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS EC–6991. A communication from the Sec- ‘‘Safety Zone; Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, retary of the Commission, Bureau of Con- VA’’ ((RIN1625–AA00) (Docket No. USCG– S. 241 sumer Protection, Federal Trade Commis- 2016–0371)) received in the Office of the Presi- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- dent of the Senate on September 14, 2016; to name of the Senator from California port of a rule entitled ‘‘Rules, Regulations, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- Statements of General Policy or Interpreta- Transportation. tion and Exemptions Under the Fair Pack- sponsor of S. 241, a bill to amend title aging and Labeling Act’’ (RIN3084–AB33) re- f 38, United States Code, to provide for ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the payment of temporary compensa- the Office of the President of the Senate on PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS tion to a surviving spouse of a veteran September 2, 2016; to the Committee on Com- The following petition or memorial upon the death of the veteran, and for merce, Science, and Transportation. was laid before the Senate and was re- other purposes. EC–6992. A communication from the Para- legal, Federal Transit Administration, De- ferred or ordered to lie on the table as S. 391 partment of Transportation, transmitting, indicated: At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled POM–205. A petition from a citizen of the of the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. ‘‘Public Transportation Safety Program’’ Commonwealth of Kentucky relative to vet- INHOFE) was added as a cosponsor of S. (RIN2132–AB22) received during adjournment erans’ benefits; to the Committee on Vet- 391, a bill to preserve and protect the of the Senate in the Office of the President erans’ Affairs. of the Senate on September 1, 2016; to the free choice of individual employees to f Committee on Commerce, Science, and form, join, or assist labor organiza- Transportation. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES tions, or to refrain from such activi- EC–6993. A communication from the Man- ties. The following reports of committees agement and Program Analyst, Federal S. 746 Aviation Administration, Department of were submitted: Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the By Mr. ROBERTS, from the Committee on name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reciprocal Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with Waivers of Claims for Licensed or Permitted an amendment in the nature of a substitute: NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. Launch and Reentry Activities’’ ((RIN2120– H.R. 2647. An act to expedite under the Na- 746, a bill to provide for the establish- AK44) (Docket No. FAA–2014–1012)) received tional Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and ment of a Commission to Accelerate in the Office of the President of the Senate improve forest management activities on the End of Breast Cancer. on September 12, 2016; to the Committee on National Forest System lands, on public S. 1473 Commerce, Science, and Transportation. lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of EC–6994. A communication from the Trial At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the Land Management, and on tribal lands to re- Attorney, Federal Railroad Administration, turn resilience to overgrown, fire-prone for- name of the Senator from Michigan Department of Transportation, transmitting, ested lands, and for other purposes. (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled sor of S. 1473, a bill to authorize the ap- ‘‘System Safety Program’’ (RIN2130–AC31) f propriation of funds to the Centers for received in the Office of the President of the Senate on September 12, 2016; to the Com- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND Disease Control and Prevention for mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- JOINT RESOLUTIONS conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence preven- tation. The following bills and joint resolu- EC–6995. A communication from the Man- tion. tions were introduced, read the first agement and Program Analyst, Federal S. 1604 Aviation Administration, Department of and second times by unanimous con- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to sent, and referred as indicated: At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘MU–2B Se- By Mr. RUBIO: name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ries Airplane Training Requirements Up- S. 3351. A bill to prohibit certain transfers KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. date’’ ((RIN2120–AK63) (Docket No. FAA– of individuals detained at United States 1604, a bill to establish the Transition 2006–24981)) received in the Office of the Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to to Independence Medicaid Buy-In Op- President of the Senate on September 12, prohibit funds from being made available for tion demonstration program. 2016; to the Committee on Commerce, the closure of that Naval Station, and for S. 1651 Science, and Transportation. other purposes; to the Committee on Armed EC–6996. A communication from the Fed- Services. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the eral Register Liaison Officer, Alcohol and By Mr. RUBIO: name of the Senator from Missouri Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department S. 3352. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to cation Act of 1965 to provide student loan sponsor of S. 1651, a bill to amend title law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Reclassi- deferment for victims of terrorist attacks; to II of the Social Security Act to repeal fication of Specially Denatured Spirits and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, the Government pension offset and Completely Denatured Alcohol Formulas and and Pensions. Related Amendments’’ (RIN1513–AB59) re- windfall elimination provisions. ceived in the Office of the President of the f S. 1679 Senate on September 8, 2016; to the Com- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND At the request of Mr. HELLER, the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. tation. SENATE RESOLUTIONS DONNELLY) was added as a cosponsor of EC–6997. A communication from the Dep- The following concurrent resolutions uty Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, S. 1679, a bill to amend the Flood Dis- Federal Communications Commission, trans- and Senate resolutions were read, and aster Protection Act of 1973 to require mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule referred (or acted upon), as indicated: that certain buildings and personal entitled ‘‘Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling By Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mrs. property be covered by flood insurance, Services’’ ((FCC 16–102) (WC Docket No. 12– CAPITO, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mr. ALEX- and for other purposes. 375)) received in the Office of the President ANDER): of the Senate on September 13, 2016; to the S. Res. 570. A resolution recognizing the S. 1766 Committee on Commerce, Science, and importance of substance abuse disorder At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the Transportation. treatment and recovery in the United States; name of the Senator from Michigan

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S. 2932 names of the Senator from Missouri S. 1858 At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the name of the Senator from North Da- Pennsylvania (Mr. TOOMEY) were added name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- as cosponsors of S. 3296, a bill to amend NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 2932, a bill to amend the the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 1858, a bill to prohibit discrimination Controlled Substances Act with respect provide an exemption to the individual on the basis of sex, gender identity, to the provision of emergency medical mandate to maintain health coverage and sexual orientation, and for other services. for individuals residing in counties purposes. S. 2953 with fewer than 2 health insurance S. 2253 At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the issuers offering plans on an Exchange. At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, name of the Senator from Arizona (Mr. S. 3330 the names of the Senator from Mis- MCCAIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. MORAN, the souri (Mrs. MCCASKILL) and the Sen- 2953, a bill to promote patient-centered name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. ator from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were care and accountability at the Indian KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. added as cosponsors of S. 2253, a bill to Health Service, and for other purposes. 3330, a bill to reduce the benefits of em- amend title 38, United States Code, to S. 2999 ployees of the Department of Veterans provide veterans affected by closures of At the request of Mr. DAINES, the Affairs who are medical professionals educational institutions certain relief names of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. and were convicted of violent crimes and restoration of educational benefits, KIRK) and the Senator from Florida against veterans, and for other pur- and for other purposes. (Mr. RUBIO) were added as cosponsors poses. of S. 2999, a bill to prohibit the transfer S. 2268 S. 3335 of any individual detained at United At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the States Naval Station, Guantanamo name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. names of the Senator from New Hamp- Bay, Cuba. PERDUE) was added as a cosponsor of S. shire (Ms. AYOTTE) and the Senator 2268, a bill to award a Congressional S. 3065 from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN) were added Gold Medal to the United States Army At the request of Mr. WYDEN, the as cosponsors of S. 3335, a bill to re- Dust Off crews of the Vietnam War, names of the Senator from Virginia quire reporting regarding certain drug collectively, in recognition of their ex- (Mr. WARNER), the Senator from Michi- price increases, and for other purposes. gan (Mr. PETERS) and the Senator from traordinary heroism and life-saving ac- S. 3346 New Mexico (Mr. UDALL) were added as tions in Vietnam. At the request of Mr. CRUZ, the cosponsors of S. 3065, a bill to amend S. 2541 names of the Senator from Washington parts B and E of title IV of the Social (Ms. CANTWELL) and the Senator from At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Security Act to invest in funding pre- South Dakota (Mr. THUNE) were added the name of the Senator from Michigan vention and family services to help as cosponsors of S. 3346, a bill to au- (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor keep children safe and supported at thorize the programs of the National of S. 2541, a bill to amend the Lacey home, to ensure that children in foster Aeronautics and Space Administration, Act Amendments of 1981 to clarify pro- care are placed in the least restrictive, and for other purposes. visions enacted by the Captive Wildlife most family-like, and appropriate set- Safety Act to further the conservation tings, and for other purposes. S. RES. 432 of prohibited wildlife species. ARDIN S. 3183 At the request of Mr. C , the name of the Senator from Michigan S. 2748 At the request of Mr. MORAN, the At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the name of the Senator from Minnesota (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cosponsor of S. Res. 432, a resolution sup- names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- KING) and the Senator from North Da- sponsor of S. 3183, a bill to prohibit the porting respect for human rights and kota (Mr. HOEVEN) were added as co- circumvention of control measures encouraging inclusive governance in sponsors of S. 2748, a bill to amend the used by Internet ticket sellers to en- Ethiopia. Public Health Service Act to increase sure equitable consumer access to tick- S. RES. 527 the number of permanent faculty in ets for any given event, and for other At the request of Mr. UDALL, the palliative care at accredited allopathic purposes. names of the Senator from Maryland and osteopathic medical schools, nurs- S. 3188 (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from Massa- ing schools, social work schools, and At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the chusetts (Ms. WARREN), the Senator other programs, including physician name of the Senator from Massachu- from Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the assistant education programs, to pro- setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- Senator from Mississippi (Mr. COCH- mote education and research in pallia- sponsor of S. 3188, a bill to amend the RAN) and the Senator from New Hamp- tive care and hospice, and to support Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to mod- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) were added as co- the development of faculty careers in ify the incentives for biodiesel. sponsors of S. Res. 527, a resolution academic palliative medicine. S. 3198 recognizing the 75th anniversary of the S. 2799 At the request of Mr. HATCH, the opening of the National Gallery of Art. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the names of the Senator from New York S. RES. 564 name of the Senator from New Jersey (Mrs. GILLIBRAND), the Senator from At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the (Mr. BOOKER) was added as a cosponsor Minnesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) and the names of the Senator from New Jersey of S. 2799, a bill to require the Sec- Senator from North Carolina (Mr. (Mr. MENENDEZ), the Senator from retary of Health and Human Services BURR) were added as cosponsors of S. Massachusetts (Mr. MARKEY) and the to develop a voluntary patient registry 3198, a bill to amend title 38, United Senator from Delaware (Mr. COONS) to collect data on cancer incidence States Code, to improve the provision were added as cosponsors of S. Res. 564, among firefighters. of adult day health care services for a resolution condemning North Korea’s S. 2895 veterans. fifth nuclear test on September 9, 2016. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the S. 3217 S. RES. 565 names of the Senator from Connecticut At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mr. BLUMENTHAL), the Senator from name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. name of the Senator from California

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SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS stance use education, treatment, and re- f search; and (3) honors the significant achievements of WEST LOS ANGELES LEASING ACT SENATE RESOLUTION 570—RECOG- people of the United States who are in recov- OF 2016 NIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF ery from substance use disorders. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER f ask unanimous consent that the Sen- TREATMENT AND RECOVERY IN ate proceed to the immediate consider- THE UNITED STATES SENATE RESOLUTION 571—PRO- ation of H.R. 5936, which was received VIDING OFFICIAL RECOGNITION from the House and is at the desk. Mr. MURPHY (for himself, Mrs. CAP- OF THE MASSACRE OF 11 AFRI- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ITO, Mrs. MURRAY, and Mr. ALEXANDER) CAN-AMERICAN SOLDIERS OF submitted the following resolution; clerk will report the bill by title. THE 333RD FIELD ARTILLERY The senior assistant legislative clerk which was referred to the Committee BATTALION OF THE UNITED read as follows: on Health, Education, Labor, and Pen- STATES ARMY WHO HAD BEEN sions: A bill (H.R. 5936) to authorize the Sec- CAPTURED NEAR WERETH, BEL- retary of Veterans Affairs to enter into cer- S. RES. 570 GIUM, DURING THE BATTLE OF tain leases at the Department of Veterans Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addic- THE BULGE ON DECEMBER 17, Affairs West Los Angeles Campus in Los An- tion Recovery Month is observed in Sep- 1944 geles, California, to make certain improve- tember of 2016; ments to the enhanced-use lease authority of Whereas, in 2015, an estimated 17,000,000 in- Mr. MANCHIN submitted the fol- the Department, and for other purposes. dividuals in the United States were depend- lowing resolution; which was referred There being no objection, the Senate ent on, or abused, alcohol; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- proceeded to consider the bill. Whereas substance use disorders are a seri- tions: Mr. MCCONNELL. I know of no fur- ous public health threat in the United S. RES. 571 States, and are associated with— ther debate on the bill. Whereas, during the Battle of the Bulge in (1) mental and physical health conditions; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Belgium in December 1944, elements of the (2) lower educational attainment; further debate? 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, an African- (3) underemployment or unemployment; The Chair hears none. American unit, were among the units of the (4) involvement with the criminal justice The bill was ordered to a third read- United States Army overrun in the initial system; ing and was read the third time. German attack; (5) victimization and perpetration of vio- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill Whereas 11 soldiers from different bat- lence; and teries of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion having been read the third time, the (6) homelessness; attempted to escape capture and return to question is, Shall the bill pass? Whereas, in 2014, 9.4 percent of adolescents the lines of the United States; The bill (H.R. 5936) was passed. in the United States used illicit drugs during Whereas the 11 soldiers were Curtis Adams Mr. MCCONNELL. I further ask the month before being surveyed; of South Carolina, Mager Bradley of Mis- unanimous consent that the motion to Whereas young adults between the ages of sissippi, George Davis, Jr. of Alabama, 18 and 25 have higher rates of alcohol depend- reconsider be considered made and laid Thomas Forte of Mississippi, Robert Green ence and abuse and illicit substance depend- upon the table with no intervening ac- of Georgia, James Leatherwood of Mis- ence and abuse as compared to other age tion or debate. sissippi, Nathaniel Moss of Texas, George groups; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Motten of Texas, William Pritchett of Ala- Whereas the rates of alcohol dependence or objection, it is so ordered. bama, James Stewart of West Virginia, and abuse and illicit substance dependence or Due Turner of Arkansas; f abuse are higher among individuals— Whereas the 11 soldiers were captured by a (1) without health insurance; KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMO- German patrol composed of SS soldiers, who, (2) living in households with incomes less RIAL WALL OF REMEMBRANCE after dark, marched the unarmed soldiers to than 100 percent of the Federal poverty level; a nearby field and massacred them; ACT OF 2016 and Whereas the massacre of the 11 African- (3) living in metropolitan areas; Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artil- Whereas 90 percent of individuals with al- ask unanimous consent that the Sen- lery Battalion in Wereth remains unknown cohol dependence or abuse do not receive, or ate proceed to the immediate consider- to the vast majority of the people of the perceive a need for, treatment for their alco- ation of Calendar No. 572, H.R. 1475. United States; and hol use; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas, in 2004, a permanent monument Whereas the most recent epidemic of sub- was dedicated in Wereth to the 11 African- clerk will report the bill by title. stance use disorders relates to prescription American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artil- The senior assistant legislative clerk opioids and heroin, and approximately 600 in- lery Battalion who lost their lives in Wereth read as follows: dividuals begin using heroin each day; during the Battle of the Bulge in an effort to A bill (H.R. 1475) to authorize a Wall of Re- Whereas overdose deaths from opioids have defeat fascism and defend freedom: Now, membrance as part of the Korean War Vet- nearly quadrupled since 1999; therefore, be it erans Memorial and to allow certain private Whereas drug-related suicide attempts Resolved, That the Senate officially recog- contributions to fund that Wall of Remem- leading to emergency department visits have nizes the dedicated service and ultimate sac- brance. increased by 51 percent since 2005; rifice on behalf of the United States of the 11 Whereas 23,500,000 individuals in the United There being no objection, the Senate African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field States are in recovery from substance use proceeded to consider the bill, which Artillery Battalion of the United States disorders; had been reported from the Committee Army who were massacred in Wereth, Bel- Whereas the stigma associated with sub- gium, during the Battle of the Bulge on De- on Energy and Natural Resources, with stance use disorders is an additional barrier cember 17, 1944. an amendment to strike all after the to people of the United States who strive to- enacting clause and insert in lieu ward recovery every day; f Whereas substance use treatment has been thereof the following: shown to be effective in reducing substance AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. use, and can produce positive outcomes for MEET This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Korean War individuals; and Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act’’. COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Whereas there is a nationwide need for— Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I ask SEC. 2. WALL OF REMEMBRANCE. (1) increased education regarding sub- (a) AUTHORIZATION.— stance use; unanimous consent that the Com- (1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section (2) increased access to substance use treat- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Ko- ment; and ized to meet during the session of the rean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc.,

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(B) CRITERIA; SUBMISSION TO THE SECRETARY APPOINTMENT f OF THE INTERIOR.—The Secretary of Defense The PRESIDING OFFICER. The shall— Chair announces, on behalf of the NOMINATIONS (i) establish eligibility criteria for the inclu- Democratic leader, pursuant to the sion of names on the Wall of Remembrance Executive nominations received by under subparagraph (A); and provisions of Public Law 114–215, the (ii) provide to the Secretary of the Interior a appointment of the following indi- the Senate: final list of names for inclusion on the Wall of vidual to serve as a member of the UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON Remembrance under subparagraph (A) that John F. Kennedy Centennial Commis- PUBLIC DIPLOMACY meet the criteria established under clause (i). sion: the Honorable EDWARD J. MARKEY MARKOS KOUNALAKIS, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEM- (3) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.—The Wall of of Massachusetts. BER OF THE UNITED STATES ADVISORY COMMISSION ON Remembrance may include other information PUBLIC DIPLOMACY FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2017, about the Korean War, including the number of f VICE LYNDON L. OLSON, JR., TERM EXPIRED. members of the Armed Forces of the United ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE States, the Korean Augmentation to the United HUMANITIES States Army, the Republic of Korea Armed SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 Forces, and the other nations of the United Na- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I GAIL O’CONNOR MELLOW, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES tions Command who, in regards to the Korean ask unanimous consent that when the FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE ALBERT J. War— Senate completes its business today, it BEVERIDGE III, TERM EXPIRED. (A) were killed in action; DANA A. WILLIAMS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A MEMBER (B) were wounded in action; adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sep- OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A tember 20; that following the prayer TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2022, VICE JOHN (C) are listed as missing in action; or UNSWORTH, TERM EXPIRED. (D) were prisoners of war. and pledge, the morning hour be (b) COMMEMORATIVE WORKS ACT.—Except as deemed expired, the Journal of pro- EXPORT–IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES provided in subsection (a)(1), chapter 89 of title ceedings be approved to date, and the CLAUDIA SLACIK, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF 40, United States Code (commonly known as the time for the two leaders be reserved for THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EXPORT–IMPORT ‘‘Commemorative Works Act’’), shall apply. BANK OF THE UNITED STATES FOR A TERM EXPIRING (c) NO FEDERAL FUNDS.—No Federal funds their use later in the day; further, that JANUARY 20, 2019, VICE PATRICIA M. LOUI, TERM EX- may be used to construct the Wall of Remem- following leader remarks, the Senate PIRED. brance. resume consideration of the motion to DEPARTMENT OF STATE Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous proceed to H.R. 5325; finally, that the TINA S. KAIDANOW, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEMBER consent that the committee-reported Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER– COUNSELOR, TO BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF amendment be agreed to, the bill, as p.m. to allow for the weekly conference STATE (POLITICAL–MILITARY AFFAIRS), VICE PUNEET amended, be read a third time and meetings. TALWAR, RESIGNED. JUSTIN H. SIBERELL, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER MEM- passed, and the motion to reconsider be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without BER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MIN- considered made and laid upon the objection, it is so ordered. ISTER–COUNSELOR, TO BE COORDINATOR FOR COUNTER- TERRORISM, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS OF AMBAS- table. f SADOR AT LARGE, VICE TINA S. KAIDANOW, RESIGNED. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT The committee-reported amendment TOMORROW ELIZABETH A. FIELD, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if TO BE INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF PERSONNEL in the nature of a substitute was MANAGEMENT, VICE PATRICK E. MCFARLAND, RE- agreed to. there is no further business to come be- SIGNED.

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RECOGNIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE ices to countless citizens throughout our great print editions, readership is at an all-time high MONTH Commonwealth. with countless others consuming the news GAM was founded in the 1970s with the through the website, apps, and on other plat- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY mission of teaching marketable job skills to forms. Mr. Speaker, ninety years of media leader- OF INDIANA students. Originally the printing was done by the students, mainly serving churches and ship from one family is very admirable, and it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mission groups; however commercial requests should be celebrated. I’d like to recognize the Monday, September 19, 2016 started in 1976. Within five years GAM was Block family for their leadership of a great Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with producing print products ranging from busi- Ohio institution, the Toledo Blade. deep respect and sincere admiration that I rise ness cards to full-bound books and bulk mail- f ings. GAM is a company run with compassion to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month IN RECOGNITION OF BLUEMONT and a focus on providing excellent quality and and its 2016 theme, Hispanic Americans: Em- CONCERT SERIES’ 40TH ANNIVER- service to their clients. In 1985, Nathaniel bracing, Enriching, and Enabling America. SARY From September 15, 2016, through October Grant took the reins at GAM and with his lead- 15, 2016, in honor of Hispanic Heritage ership the company continued to grow. Na- Month, the people of the United States will thaniel and his sister Faith purchased the HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK OF VIRGINIA once again celebrate the cultures and tradi- company from their parents in 1996. Under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions and honor the many outstanding con- the guidance of Nathaniel and Faith, GAM tributions of our Hispanic American brothers modernized and the company continued to Monday, September 19, 2016 and sisters. grow without any adverse effect on their excel- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins each lent quality and service. recognize the Bluemont Concert Series as it year on September 15, recognizes the anni- In closing Mr. Speaker, I ask that my col- proudly celebrates 40 years of providing high- versaries of the independence of five Latin leagues join me in sending our most sincere quality concerts and cultural events in local- American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, appreciation to a company that has given so ities throughout northwestern and central Vir- Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico much to their neighbors. The Grant Family ginia. Originally, the organization received its and Chile observe their independence days on and the staff of GAM Graphics and Marketing name from its hometown of Bluemont in September 16 and September 18. Since its in- serve as an example to all. On behalf of Vir- Loudoun County, Virginia. Since 1976, ception as National Hispanic Heritage Week in ginia’s 10th Congressional District I wish them Bluemont has presented over 9,300 events 1968, which later became National Hispanic continued success in the future. fostering a sense of community in the Com- Heritage Month in 1988, Americans have f monwealth through its presentations of art and taken this time to not only honor the rich cul- culture. This extraordinary concert series has IN RECOGNITION OF 90 YEARS OF ture and traditions of Hispanic Americans, but entertained audiences of over three million TOLEDO BLADE OWNERSHIP BY also to reflect on the tremendous impact His- people including schools, health care facilities, THE BLOCK FAMILY panic Americans have had within their com- assisted living centers, and nursing homes. munities and throughout our nation. The tire- This is an important milestone for this wonder- less efforts of generations of Hispanic Ameri- HON. ROBERT E. LATTA ful organization. cans have resulted in a better America. OF OHIO Cultivating a cultural and artistic presence in America’s success is reliant upon the rich IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Virginia’s 10th Congressional District is impor- heritage and cultural diversity of its people. Monday, September 19, 2016 tant to the overall health of our community. It Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the many is organizations such as the Bluemont Concert Hispanic leaders and members of our commu- Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, ninety years ago, Series that allow us to enjoy a broad range of nities who have added to the prosperity of the Paul Block, Sr. took charge of the Toledo diverse experiences that would be otherwise United States in every facet of our society. Blade and the Block family has led the es- inaccessible. The mission of Bluemont, pro- Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask you and my teemed daily ever since. The Blade has been viding family-oriented and affordable events, other distinguished colleagues to once again an institution of Northwest Ohio since 1835, has given residents in Virginia the opportunity join me in recognizing Hispanic Heritage but the steady guiding hand of the Blocks has to enjoy music, song, poetry, and storytelling. Month. Throughout America’s history, present, led the newspaper to new heights over the The concert series has presented a wide and future, the Hispanic community has past nine decades. range of musical genres including bluegrass, played and will continue to play a major role The Toledo Blade has resided at the same Hawaiian swing, folk, jazz, rock and roll, clas- in enriching the quality of life for the people of location since shortly after Block Sr. pur- sical flute and Caribbean steel bands; which the United States, and for their outstanding chased the downtown Toledo site in 1927 for has helped to strengthen the cultural spirit contributions they are worthy of our respect $4.5 million. The day the building opened, Cal- within our community. and gratitude. vin Coolidge pressed a gold key from Wash- Over the years, Bluemont has reached lives, f ington to start the new presses. Throughout not only through its concert series, but also the ups and downs in the city and region, the through its school programs and its Artists-in- IN RECOGNITION OF GAM GRAPH- Blade has been there to report the news and Education initiative. Bluemont’s Outreach Pro- ICS AND MARKETING’S 40TH AN- keep its readers informed. gram offers quality entertainment at no charge NIVERSARY The success of the Blade would not be pos- to appreciative audiences in nursing homes sible without the support and vision of the and assisted living facilities. Its outstanding HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK Block family. They have led the paper through work has earned Bluemont many accolades OF VIRGINIA revolutionary advancements in how the news and awards, including the Distinguished Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is reported and distributed. That includes ice Award from the Virginia Alliance for Arts using technology like the Internet and social Education. The Bluemont Concert Series has Monday, September 19, 2016 media to spread the stories of the day. provided a valuable service to community and Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like The current leadership of John Robinson their families. to congratulate GAM Graphics and Marketing Block as Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join in Sterling, Virginia who celebrated their 40th Blade and Allan Block as Chairman of Block me in congratulating the Bluemont Concert anniversary this July. Opened by Charles Communications has served the paper well Series on 40 years of serving the great Com- Grant in 1976, GAM Graphics and Marketing into the 21st century as the daily still boasts monwealth of Virginia. I wish Bluemont all the provides quality printing and commercial serv- a circulation of 120,000 readers. Along with best in its future endeavors.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19SE8.001 E19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2016 A RECENT ADOPTED RESOLUTION justice recently introduced legislation ban- last year and came up with a figure some- ning discrimination based on ‘‘gender iden- where between 21,000 and 90,000. Or, to put it tity’’ and ‘‘gender expression,’’ which could another way, transgenders probably make up HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. join previous legislation criminalizing anti- between 0.007 percent and 0.029 percent of the OF TENNESSEE trans ‘‘hate propaganda.’’ Should the bill American population. When you’re dealing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pass, you could do up to two years, hard with fractions this small, it’s hard to be pre- time, if you think the wrong thoughts or say cise. Monday, September 19, 2016 the wrong words. But because virtue-signaling is the highest Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, If this all seems like an inordinate amount form of morality in modern America, the full on August 9, 2016 I had a conversation with of heavy artillery for an infinitesimally tiny force of the federal government is being my good friend and Knoxville Attorney James issue, that’s actually the point. Much as brought to bear on transgender bathroom fights in academia are so bitter because the rights, not only through Obama’s federal M. Crain. stakes are so small, transgender activists are Mr. Crain and I had the opportunity to dis- edict, but through the Obama Justice De- crushingly authoritarian because the justice partment’s fight against the state of North cuss the federal edict announcing that every of their cause is so uncertain. What the trans Carolina. public school in America is to allow students project lacks in moral and logical clarity, it In March, the elected officials of North to use whichever bathroom they choose. hopes to overcome with vehemence and in- Carolina voted on and passed a piece of legis- During our conversation Mr. Crain discussed timidation. lation, HB–2, which was designed to stop the a resolution adopted by the West Knoxville/ The confusion is abundant. If you tell a forced march toward mandating that people Knox County Republican Club offered by Mr. transgender activist that gender is deter- must be free to use whatever bathroom they mined biologically, through chromosomal Crain. desire. (It is instructive to note that the ini- composition, they reply, Well, what about tiatives pushing the transgender agenda are Newscom published an opinion editorial ti- people with Klinefelter (XXY) syndrome? tled, ‘‘A Bathroom of One’s Own,’’ that is con- almost never enacted legislatively; they are But even with Klinefelter’s chromosomal often rammed through bureaucracies and sistent with the adopted resolution. anomalies, only a very small proportion of commissions or accomplished by executive This article is well reasoned and is con- persons will fall into a category of fiat.) sistent with the views of many of the people ‘‘intersex.’’ As National Review’s Celina HB–2 was not a perfect piece of legislation. from my District in East Tennessee. Durgin points out, arguments about the tiny, But the reaction to it was illuminating. The I think most people are tired of all the pub- tiny sliver of the population who are bio- Charlotte Observer’s editorial board pro- licity on this issue and wish we could get back logically considered ‘‘intersex’’ actually run claimed, ‘‘Yes, the thought of male genitalia counter to transgender ideology, which in girls’ locker rooms—and vice versa— to a time when sexual preference was kept places ‘‘gender identity’’—a self-discovered purely private. might be distressing to some. But the battle concept—on a separate plane above mere bi- for equality has always been in part about I also believe that the Federal government ology. In other words, if being biologically overcoming discomfort . . .’’ should have very limited power over the deci- XX is irrelevant to whether or not you are a Which brings us to the final bit of confu- sions State and local governments make girl, then why should it matter if you’re sion in the transgender project. At the heart about their schools. This has long been my XXY? Resorting to arguments about the of the bathroom issue is a simple question: Is position. intersexed is actually an admission of the there a valid reason for separate facilities primacy of biology. for men and women? Is there any rational Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to the atten- Or consider ‘‘gender fluidity,’’ another pil- justification for having separate bathrooms, tion of my Colleagues and other readers of the lar of the transgender project. According to or locker rooms, or changing rooms, for men RECORD the resolution adopted by the West this precept, some people may be one gender and boys on the one hand, and women and Knoxville/Knox County Republican Club and on Monday and another on Tuesday. Who can girls on the other? say which is which, or who is when? Not you. the article that ran in The Weekly Standard on The trans argument, per the Charlotte Ob- The individual is what he/she/they/xe/hir June 7, 2016. server, is essentially ‘‘no.’’ By their logic, if says at any given moment. A BATHROOM OF ONE’S OWN—NEWSCOM And once you’ve divorced gender from biol- women just need to get over their discomfort Two weeks ago the Obama administration ogy and agreed that someone who is at seeing naked men next to them, then issued a federal edict decreeing that every chromosomally XY can be a woman, you there’s no reasonable explanation for why public school in America allow students to have no valid reason to object if, the next women could want their own facilities. use whichever bathroom they choose, under day, she says she is a man again. If you sign Except that this would mean there is no pain of lawsuit and/or loss of federal funding. on for transgenderism, you’re signing on for reasonable explanation for why someone who Less than a week after that, New York gender fluidity, too. is transgender should prefer one set of facili- City’s Commission on Human Rights issued It doesn’t stop there, of course. Once you ties over another. If biologically born women its own edict, declaring that anyone under shoot past gender fluidity and the nongen- need to ‘‘overcome discomfort’’ about having the city’s rule who refused to use the pre- dered ‘‘theys’’ like Leo Soell and naked men around them, why shouldn’t a bi- ferred gender pronouns in dealing with ‘‘pangenders’’ (who claim to be everything ological man who identifies as a woman not transgender individuals—he, she, ‘‘xe,’’ or rolled into one), there’s a whole other uni- similarly have to overcome his discomfort at ‘‘hir’’—would be guilty of harassment and verse of gender identities out there. For in- being around other naked men? subject to penalties up to $125,000 for the stance, ‘‘otherkin.’’ The logical paradox of the transgender first infraction and $250,000 ‘‘for violations What are ‘‘otherkin’’? Otherkin is the gen- bathroom war is that it insists that the type that are the result of willful, wanton, or ma- der identity of people who believe that they of gender and genitalia in a public facility is licious conduct.’’ As law professor Eugene are nonhuman. Last summer Vice.com completely irrelevant—except to the Volokh noted, the use of the term ‘‘harass- profiled a fellow who identifies as a fox. transgendered, for whom it is of supreme im- ment’’ is important, because it means that Some identify as dogs. Some as lions. Some portance. employers and businesses are responsible not as dragons. Some otherkin even go through At the end of the day, if you’re not in favor just for their own behavior but for the be- body-modifications to make their physical of unisex facilities for all—one bathroom for havior of their employees and customers. selves look more like their otherkin iden- everyone to use—then the transgender case And New York is, if you can imagine it, be- tity. falls apart. Because the transgender project hind the times. Out in Oregon, Leo Spell, a The otherkin aren’t officially part of the tacitly admits that there are reasons of pri- fifth-grade teacher in the Gresham-Barlow LGBTTQQIAAP alliance yet. But just wait. vacy, modesty, and prudence for segregating school district, decided she was transgender. They’re coming. Because to deny them their the sexes. It merely wishes to trump these (Soell made this decision public only after place at the table—to deny that a human concerns from the vast majority for the spe- receiving tenure.) Soell’s transition took the person can be not just an animal, but a crea- cial pleading of a small, powerful, and form of insisting that she was neither male ture that does not even exist in the real illiberal group. nor female and demanding that her col- world—is to put the entire transgender It is the very definition of the tyranny of leagues refer to her as ‘‘they.’’ When other project in jeopardy. Because transgender the minority. teachers continued to call Soell ‘‘she’’ and theory, which posits that the self is infi- RESOLUTION ‘‘her’’ and ‘‘Miss Soell,’’ Soell filed a harass- nitely plastic, cannot survive a single lim- ment complaint. The school district settled iting precept. THE WEST KNOXVILLE/KNOX COUNTY with they for $60,000 and promised to initiate Fortunately, we are not yet fighting over REPUBLICAN CLUB a sweeping set of transgender reforms. To the rights of otherkin unicorns. In the here- Whereas, Persons who assert a ‘‘gender hammer home the power dynamic, the school and-now, we merely have wars over public identity’’ other than their sex are claiming a district claimed, in the statement accom- bathroom and school locker room accom- right to utilize rest room facilities, locker panying the payout, that it was quite modations. This may seem like a small-scale rooms and associated showers with persons ‘‘pleased’’ with the outcome. concern. The Census Bureau and the New of the opposite sex; and If you think that’s depressing, it could al- York Times tried to estimate the number of Whereas, No such right has existed in the ways be worse. In Canada, the minister of transgendered persons in the United States history of mankind; and

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The undersigned officers of the West If you wish further details on this esti- males—are made extremely uncomfortable Knoxville/Knox County Republican Club exe- mate, we will be pleased to provide them. by the presence of persons of the opposite sex cute this resolution in their capacities as of- The CBO staff contact is Matthew Pickford. in such facilities; and ficers only, and that the undersigned rep- Sincerely, Whereas, There is no way to determine the resent that this Resolution was passed with- KEITH HALL. legitimacy of a claim of ‘‘gender identity,’’ out opposition by the voting members Enclosure. thus opening the door to false claims made present at the June 13, 2016 meeting of the to gain entrance to such facilities for im- club. H.R. 4487—Public Buildings Reform and Sav- moral and illegal purposes; and Resolved by the Club this the 13th day of ings Act of 2016 Whereas, Agencies of the Federal Govern- June, 2016 ment have exceeded their lawful authority GARY LOE, H.R. 4487 would amend federal law to pro- by construing various Acts of Congress as Vice President. vide new authorities to the General Services conferring a right to utilize such facilities PAUL E. WEHMEIER, Administration (GSA) and the Department designated for persons of the opposite sex President. of Homeland Security’s Federal Protective upon persons claiming a ‘‘gender identity’’ f Service (FPS) to manage federal real estate different from their biological sex, to wit: assets and security at those facilities. The a. On January 7, 2015, the Department of CONGRATULATING THE LCHS ATH- act also would require GSA to prepare a Energy Office for Civil Rights issued a letter LETIC HALL OF FAME CLASS OF number of reports for the Congress and the construing 34 C.F.R. 106.33 (implementing 20 Government Accountability Office (GAO) to USC 1681(a)) as requiring that transgender 2016 complete an audit of GSA’s national broker students in schools that receive Federal contract. Finally, the legislation would re- funds must ‘‘generally’’ be allowed to utilize HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK quire that lactation rooms be available in all bathrooms and locker rooms assigned to the OF VIRGINIA federal buildings that are open to the public. gender with which they identify. The Court IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, citing def- Based on information from GSA and the erence to administrative construction, has Monday, September 19, 2016 FPS, CBO estimates that implementing H.R. reinstated a suit by a transgender ‘‘male’’ to Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 4487 would cost $3 million over the 2017–2021 require her Virginia high school to allow her recognize the following coaches, contributors, period, mostly for GSA to prepare reports on to use the boys rest room, and a variety of subjects, including a comparison b. The Department of Justice has sent a and athletes for being selected to the Loudoun County High School Athletic Hall of Fame of the cost of owning or leasing space, an ex- letter to the Governor of North Carolina, as- planation of why the costs of construction serting that the provisions of North Carolina Class of 2016. Pat McManus, Alan Smith, Dr. projects exceed their initial estimates, a re- H.B. 2 violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Robert K. Belote, James M. ‘‘Jimmy’’ Kidwell, view of current rental rates, and an analysis because it treats Transgender persons dif- Reginal ‘‘Reggie’’ Evans, Susan Moxley, David of the use of refrigerants in equipment in- ferently than non-transgender persons by de- DiMillio, Kristen DiMillio, Kevin Grigsby, Jo- stalled in federal buildings. CBO also esti- nying all persons the right to use multi-per- anna Penn, Shari Mayr, Derrick Ellison, and mates that it would cost GAO less than son facilities assigned to persons of the oppo- $500,000 annually to prepare the required site sex, and Marie Bolton were all named to the LCHS Hall Whereas, the expanded interpretations set of Fame. These individuals have earned this audit. Based on information from GSA, CBO out above will require schools, in particular, honor through their passion and commitment estimates that the act’s requirements to es- to require that schoolchildren share toilet, to athletics. tablish lactation rooms in federal buildings locker and shower facilities with any person These outstanding men and women’s hard would have an insignificant cost because it of the opposite sex that claims a different work, perseverance, and athletic excellence would apply only to federal buildings that ‘‘gender identity,’’ and are open to the public and that have lacta- Whereas, with particular reference to 20 are exemplified in their receipt of this honor. tion rooms designated for use by federal em- USC 1681(a), this expanded interpretation of Coming from a family of educators, I under- ployees. Finally, CBO estimates that pro- ‘‘sex’’ will have the effect of mandating that stand not only how important a strong edu- viding the FPS with additional law enforce- transgendered ‘‘females’’ be allowed to try cation is to the future of our country, but also ment authorities would not have a signifi- out for and compete in women’s sports and, the need for athletic competition to form a cant cost. because of the greater strength and speed po- well-rounded member of society. We need to tential of biological males, will largely de- Enacting the legislation would not affect encourage more people to imitate these indi- direct spending or revenues; therefore, pay- stroy the very women’s sports programs that viduals who have worked so hard to accom- the provision was designed to foster, and as-you-go procedures do not apply. CBO esti- which it has fostered with great success; plishing this incredible goal. mates that enacting H.R. 4487 would not in- Now, therefore, be it Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to highlight the crease direct spending or on-budget deficits Resolved as follows; importance of this achievement and what it in any of the four consecutive 10–year peri- 1. That the foregoing expansions of these represents for these men and women. I ask ods beginning in 2027. Acts of Congress to create rights never in- that my colleagues join me in congratulating CBO also reviewed provisions of the legis- tended or contemplated at the time they them on being inducted into the Loudoun lation that would require GSA to build a new were enacted is an unconstitutional exercise County High School Athletic Hall of Fame headquarters for the Department of Energy of legislative power by the Executive Class of 2016. I wish them all the best in their (DOE), to be financed by exchanging or sell- Branch, and must be addressed IMME- ing DOE’s current headquarters in the For- DIATELY! future endeavors. restal Building Complex in Washington, D.C. 2. That the United States Code must be f amended to clarify the erroneous ‘‘interpre- Based on information from GSA and prop- tation’’ placed on it by the Executive Branch CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE erty developers, CBO expects that con- by enacting a statute worded substantially COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 4487 structing a new DOE headquarters could not as follows: be accomplished solely through a sale or ex- As used in this Code, the word ‘‘sex’’ refers HON. BILL SHUSTER change of the current facility, and would re- only to biological sex unless expressly stated quire the expenditure of additional appro- OF PENNSYLVANIA to the contrary. No such reference in this priated funds, which are not authorized by Code either requires or prohibits any par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this act. Under H.R. 4487, if a new head- ticular treatment of transgender individuals Monday, September 19, 2016 quarters facility could not be built, GSA unless some particular treatment is ex- would be directed to sell any underutilized or pressly stated therein. Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, in accordance vacant property in the Forrestal Complex. 3. That since such legislation is certain to with House Report 114–589, Part 1, I submit Based on information from GSA, CBO does be vetoed by our President, the foregoing bill the following Congressional Budget Cost Esti- not expect that enacting the bill would re- MUST BE PASSED AND PRESENTED TO mate for H.R. 4487. sult in more sales than would otherwise HIM in a timely manner, so that upon re- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, occur under current law. turning it to Congress, ample time for votes U.S. CONGRESS, H.R. 4487 contains no intergovernmental or to override that veto can be held BEFORE Washington, DC, July 5, 2016. private-sector mandates as defined in the Hon. BILL SHUSTER, THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and would 4. That this resolution be forwarded to our Chairman, Committee on Transportation and not affect the budgets of state, local, or trib- Representative and to both of our Senators, Infrastructure, House of Representatives, al governments. with the notation that failure to vigorously Washington, DC. pursue the passage of the above statute will DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional The CBO staff contact for this estimate is be construed by the Club as your agreement Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost Matthew Pickford. The estimate was ap- with these unconstitutional actions by the estimate for H.R. 4487, the Public Buildings proved by H. Samuel Papenfuss, Deputy As- Executive Branch. Reform and Savings Act of 2016. sistant Director for Budget Analysis.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.004 E19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2016 IN RECOGNITION OF LOUDOUN honor of being designated as a part of the Bob was born near Mollala, Oregon and INTERFAITH RELIEF’S 25TH AN- Colorado Department of Agriculture and His- graduated from Portland’s Parkrose High NIVERSARY tory homestead collection. The Koch family School. Following graduation, Bob studied cul- truly deserves this honor. inary arts and the hospitality industry at the HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK f Horst Mager Culinary Institute before beginning a career in culinary work and hotel man- OF VIRGINIA HONORING THE LIFE OF OFFICER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agement for Holiday Inn in the Portland area. MIKE BRUNSON During his tenure with the hotel industry, he Monday, September 19, 2016 met a fellow Parkrose High graduate, Kris, Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK who would become his wife of 42 years. They knowledge the 25th anniversary of Loudoun OF VIRGINIA would go on together to work in the Houston, Interfaith Relief, Loudoun County, Virginia’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas area before receiving an offer to man- largest food pantry, and their steadfast service Monday, September 19, 2016 age a hotel in The Dalles and so the two to the good citizens of the Loudoun commu- moved their new family to The Dalles in 1982. nity. I would like to personally commend the Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today After arriving in The Dalles, Bob began his volunteers who so selflessly dedicate them- to honor the life of my constituent, Officer Mi- real estate career as well as his time as an selves to providing support to those less fortu- chael ‘‘Mike’’ Todd Brunson, a master police Oregon athletics official for high school football nate without asking anything in return. These officer in the Winchester Police Department. and basketball. His career as a referee in the notable citizens truly embody the very best of Officer Brunson passed away on September Mid-Columbia region also included service as our nation’s values through their service to the 11th, 2016 at the age of 48. He will be sorely basketball and football commissioner and the community and commitment to the betterment missed by his family, his fellow officers, and peer awarded State Football Referee of the of others’ lives. his entire community. Year. Loudoun Interfaith Relief has increased their Mike Brunson was sworn into the Win- Being a family man with a business to oper- service exponentially since it began. In 1991, chester Police Department on February 10, ate is a difficult and time consuming role in LIR provided 50,000 pounds of food over 1995 and was promoted to the position of itself. In addition to being a great father, suc- 4,800 pantry visits. In 2016, LIR served Master Police Officer in September of 2006. cessful realtor, and a reliable referee for the 11,000 individuals in 73,000 visits with 1.2 mil- Officer Brunson was a respected and well region’s student athletes, Bob found even lion pounds of food. The pantry is now open known member of our community. In addition more time to give to his community in a num- six days a week and has over 320 volunteers to protecting his neighbors, Mike helped found ber of roles including membership and presi- working to provide services to those in need. his department’s community policing unit, and dency of The DaIles Rotary and Lions Clubs, This growth is a clear testament to the out- even served as a counselor at the Kids and serving on the Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue standing dedication to service conducted by Cops Camp. Officer Brunson was a member Board, North Wasco County School District the staff and volunteers at Loudoun Interfaith of the SWAT Team, a firearms instructor and Budget Committee, and a term on The Dalles Relief. field training officer. He also received a Meri- City Council. Bob and Kris also helped estab- Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to torious Action Award and a Valor Award in lish the long time sister city program with recognize such a fine organization, and I sin- 2014 for risking his life to enter a burning Miyoshi City, Japan that regularly sends citi- cerely hope that we all can live up to their tre- home in search for a 2 year old boy. zens abroad and brings citizens of Miyoshi mendous example. I ask my colleagues to join Winchester Police Chief Kevin City to The DaIles to better promote under- me in congratulating Loudoun Interfaith Relief. Sanzenbacher in his statement said that Mike standing and exchange in the global commu- I wish them all the best and hope that they ‘‘was a great person, a great father, grand- nity. continue to be a positive example of service to father, husband, son and friend. He will be Bob’s service with The Port of The DaIles the community. truly missed.’’ Lt. J. Cornwell of the Frederick began in 2003, where he served as commis- f County Sheriffs Office had Officer Brunson as sioner until 2014 when he was elected Presi- his first field training officer and said ‘‘he was dent, a position he held until his retirement at TRIBUTE TO THE KOCH FAMILY a very courteous and nice man who was al- the end of June. During his term, he has been FARM IN PUEBLO COUNTY, COL- ways willing to pass on information that he an integral part of the economic driver that is ORADO had’’ and that it was a ‘‘shame to lose him, es- The Port of The DaIles. Despite the progres- pecially at that young age.’’ Officer Mike sive loss of major job creators over the years, HON. SCOTT R. TIPTON Brunson is survived by his mother, Carol D. The Port commission has managed to work OF COLORADO Rockwell, his wife, Kimberly Brunson; his with the community to create fruitful ideas to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughter Elizabeth Thurman and her husband bring new jobs into the area. As a member of Jesse, his daughter Katherine Brunson; a Monday, September 19, 2016 the Port’s Community Outreach Team, I knew step-daughter, Eve Neal, and step-son, Ste- I could count on Bob to provide valuable in- Mr. TIPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to phen Neal-Crowe; as well as his two grand- sight in crafting solutions to the issues facing honor the Koch Farm, located in Pueblo Coun- children Ryleigh Grace and Oliver James The DaIles and Wasco County. ty, Colorado. Last month, the Koch Farm was Thurman. As Bob begins his transition into retirement, honored by the Colorado Department of Agri- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join I know he and Kris will look forward to more culture and History for its 102 years of con- me in celebrating the life of Officer Michael time together. tributions to Colorado’s agriculture economy, ‘‘Mike’’ Todd Brunson. May he rest in peace, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, please join and its deep family roots in the community. and his family be comforted. me in recognizing and thanking my good The Koch Farm was founded in 1914 at the f friend, Bob McFadden for his many years of beginning of World War I. It survived the dust leadership and service to The Dalles. HONORING BOB MCFADDEN IN THE bowl of the 1930s, fluctuating crop prices, and f many other harsh conditions that have dev- DALLES, OREGON astated other Colorado farms over the past IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2016 decade. As a family, the Kochs were able to HON. GREG WALDEN BREAST FRIENDS EVENT persevere, keeping their family’s traditions and OF OREGON the farm alive. It’s through the hard work and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK determination of family members like John and Monday, September 19, 2016 OF VIRGINIA Conrad Wyss, the founders of the farm; Mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Koch, the current operator of the farm, and his Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to siblings; and their father, John Koch, who recognize my good friend Bob McFadden for Monday, September 19, 2016 passed away earlier this year, that this farm his many years of dedicated public service to Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like continues to thrive today. the Port of The Dalles. Bob has retired after to recognize the important work done by Ms. Mr. Speaker, I am immensely proud of the serving 11 years as commissioner and the last Nicole Clark for hosting the 2016 Breast family tradition and determination that the two years as President for the Port of The Friends event at Harmony Middle School in Koch Family Farm embodies. I congratulate Dalles, and I would like to pay tribute to his Virginia’s Tenth Congressional District. Nicole the Koch Family Farm for receiving the distinct leadership for the people of The Dalles. has worked on hosting these events since

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In 1925, an airfield on the U.S. Army’s The 2016 Breast Friend event will entail dis- of a successful retailer.’’ installation at Fort Bliss was named after cussion with a panel of doctors who are work- Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay my re- James Buster Biggs, another EPHS graduate ing in fields related to breast cancer, as well spects to Brenda and her family. She is sur- who was killed in a plane crash at Beltran, as Ms. Clark’s own story about her experience vived by her husband, Daniel Russell; her France in 1918. with breast cancer. The overall mission of Ms. daughter, Doni Kristen; and many others who El Paso High School also represents the Clark and the Breast Friends team is to pro- grew to love and cherish her. I offer my deep- best of our country’s connection with the rest vide support to a community of women suf- est condolences to Brenda’s family. Her spirit, of the hemisphere. Located just three miles fering from breast cancer. loving memory, and legacy will always live on. from the U.S.-Mexico border, EPHS is 93 per- I believe that it is important to continue f cent Hispanic, and has implemented a nation- working to help defeat breast cancer; while ally recognized Dual Language Gifted and Tal- also supporting those organizations and pro- IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- ented Program. Also known as Mundos grams such as Breast Friends that do so SARY OF THE COMMITTEE FOR Unidos, or Connecting Worlds, the unique pro- much for those already suffering from this dis- DULLES gram was awarded the multi-million dollar ease. These events serve a vital role in the Jacob K. Javits Grant from the U.S. Depart- continued education of our community about HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK ment of Education. The program has helped diseases such as breast cancer, and in the OF VIRGINIA EPHS graduates to receive top scholarships at creation of support networks for those affected IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the top universities. by it. Innovation and creativity flourish here. F. It is my hope that this event will endure into Monday, September 19, 2016 Murray Abraham, a 1958 graduate, began his the future and continue this legacy of commu- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker. I would like acting career at El Paso High School. His tal- nity support and awareness. I thank and com- to honor the 50th anniversary of the Com- ent won him a drama scholarship to the Texas mend everyone involved in the 2016 Breast mittee for Dulles (CFD). Established in 1966, Western College, and later an Academy Friends event. Their caring spirit will result in the CFD has worked tirelessly to help Wash- Award for Best Actor in the film Amadeus. Jim critically important issues being discussed to a ington Dulles International Airport and the eco- Ward and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, best known for greater degree in our society. nomic growth of its region. their collaboration in the groundbreaking band Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in The hard work done by the men and women At the Drive-In, are both proud Tigers. recognizing Ms. Nicole Clark of Loudoun of the Committee for Dulles has helped to Another accomplished El Paso High grad- County for her work as host of the 2016 make excellent opportunities available to many uate, Tom Lea, moved the nation through his Breast Friends event in Hamilton, Virginia. Al- of my constituents and ensure the growth of art, writing, and war-time correspondence. Lea though Michelle Batt will not be in the country the Washington Dulles International Airport brought the Southwestern region to life in his for this year’s event, she will continue to be an corridor. famous murals that can be found in public integral part of the important work done by the Home to some of our nation’s largest and buildings from Washington, D.C. to Dallas, Breast Friends in our great Commonwealth. I most successful companies, the CFD has Texas. Mr. Lea also worked as an eyewitness commend both Nicole and Michelle for their worked tirelessly to secure the necessary in- correspondent for Life Magazine, where he continued dedication to supporting those suf- frastructure to maintain these economic sta- traveled more than 100,000 miles to record fering from breast cancer. I wish them all the ples in place, all while providing a better qual- the experiences of U.S. and Allied officers in best in their future endeavors. ity of life for the residents of Dulles. The close World War II. He wrote and illustrated The f collaboration of the constituents of Virginia’s Brave Bulls and The Wonderful Country, REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MRS. 10th Congressional District is crucial to bring- which were later adapted into Hollywood mov- BRENDA FAYE YOUNG RUSSELL ing continued prosperity to the region. ies. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in Ruben Salazar, a pioneer journalist during recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Com- the 1960’s Chicano movement, was the first HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS mittee for Dulles and thanking them for the Mexican-American to cover the Chicano com- OF FLORIDA hard work they do to help stimulate economic munity in mainstream media. His news cov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth in the entire region. I know the Com- erage included police discrimination against Monday, September 19, 2016 mittee for Dulles will continue to provide excel- Mexican-Americans, Chicano protests, and the Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lent opportunities for the area in the future, relations between Chicanos and African Amer- recognize the life and legacy of Mrs. Brenda and I wish them all the best. icans. On August 29, 1970, Salazar covered Faye Young Russell, who sadly passed away f the Chicano Moratorium anti-war protest in on Saturday, March 12, 2016. East Los Angeles, the largest Mexican-Amer- Brenda attended North Carolina A&T State CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- ican rally in U.S. history. Sheriff’s deputies and University and received a Bachelor of Science VERSARY OF EL PASO HIGH officers wielded clubs and fired tear gas at Degree in Economics and Business Adminis- SCHOOL protestors in the area, hitting and instantly kill- tration in 1969. After receiving her degree, she ing Salazar. His unfortunate death and fear- embarked upon a career in business by secur- HON. BETO O’ROURKE less character has made him a civil rights ing a position as an economist at The Rouse OF TEXAS leader for our country. Abraham, Lea, and Company in Columbia, Maryland. In 1975. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Salazar are among the many high-skilled, gifted minds El Paso High has produced. Our Brenda married Mr. Daniel Russell, who was Monday, September 19, 2016 also employed by the Company. city’s oldest high school has exceptionally pre- Later in her career, Mrs. Russell worked as Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pared some of our nation’s best visionaries. a merchandising manager and developed sev- honor and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The beauty of El Paso High School lies not eral retail businesses through Maryland. Ulti- El Paso High School (EPHS). only within its students, but with its architec- mately, she created Russell-Turcot and Com- September 18, 2016 marks the 100th anni- ture as well. In 1980, El Paso High became an pany, a real estate development and con- versary of El Paso’s oldest operating high official historic landmark in the National Reg- sulting firm. Her talents and expertise sur- school, El Paso High. During these 100 years, ister of Historic Places. Its unique Greco- passed the retail and consulting industries, the ‘‘Lady on the Hill’’ has played an influential Roman architecture was inspired by the Por- and extended to community leadership. Mrs. role in defining the best of our community and tico of Octavia in Rome, Italy. Henry Trost, the Russell served her community by assuming country. chief architect, designed the school and some the position of Acting President for the Wash- El Paso High has a long and proud history of the most unique buildings in the Southwest. ington Urban League. of service. In the early 1900’s El Paso High Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- In recognition of her outstanding contribu- School’s first Texas Cadet Guard became one atives to rise with me to honor El Paso High tions to small business and society, Mrs. Rus- of the first Junior Reserve Officers Training School and the extraordinary work they have

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.011 E19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1292 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 19, 2016 done these last 100 years with our students berfest fundraising event, which has live enter- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS and community. Viva la High. tainment and a myriad of other activities. The Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, f Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run agreed to by the Senate of February 4, has been open for over 40 years, and has IN HONOR OF THE COMMEMORA- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- been the only privately funded and operated tem for a computerized schedule of all TION OF THE 1861 BATTLE OF park in the National Park System for the past DRANESVILLE meetings and hearings of Senate com- 35 years. This park site offers many learning mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- experiences for its visitors to be immersed in tees, and committees of conference. HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK the authentic methods of colonial agriculture. This title requires all such committees OF VIRGINIA Agriculture continues to be a vital force in to notify the Office of the Senate Daily IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my district as well as the nation as a whole, Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Monday, September 19, 2016 and I would like to applaud this group’s dedi- mittee—of the time, place and purpose cation to maintaining an establishment that Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like of the meetings, when scheduled and celebrates our nation’s farming heritage. The any cancellations or changes in the to honor the Commemoration of the 1861 Bat- Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run is tle of Dranesville on Saturday, September meetings as they occur. a wonderful destination for many students and As an additional procedure along 24th. The battle marked the first time Union young people to learn about our country’s his- with the computerization of this infor- forces defeated the Confederacy in the east- tory and develop a greater appreciation for mation, the Office of the Senate Daily ern theatre. those men and woman who laid the founda- On December 20th, 1861, Brigadier General Digest will prepare this information for tion of the United States of America. Edward Ord, leading the Union forces, en- printing in the Extensions of Remarks Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join gaged the Confederate army under the com- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD me in recognizing The Friends of the Claude mand of Brigadier General J.E.B. Stuart at the on Monday and Wednesday of each Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run for their village of Dranesville, Virginia. The Union week. valuable efforts to preserve one of our nation’s Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Sep- force of 5,000 men was attacked by 4.000 great parks. I wish them all the best at their tember 20, 2016 may be found in the Confederate soldiers along the Leesburg Pike. upcoming Oktoberfest event and in their future Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. Due to their superior position, Union artillery endeavors. was able to out-duel their Confederate coun- terparts while the infantry forces squared off. f MEETINGS SCHEDULED After two hours of fighting, the Confederate SEPTEMBER 21 army retreated from the field. The Union vic- PERSONAL EXPLANATION 10 a.m. tory provided a much needed morale boost Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and during America’s most deadly war. HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN Forestry To hold hearings to examine the Depart- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me OF ARKANSAS ment of Agriculture and the current in recognizing the Commemoration of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state of the farm economy. 1861 Battle of Dranesville. We must always Monday, September 19, 2016 SR–328A remember and honor those who sacrificed Committee on Commerce, Science, and their lives to preserve our nation. Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, on roll call Transportation f no. 508, I was at a meeting off Capitol Hill, Business meeting to consider S. 3346, to and did not make it to the House Chamber in authorize the programs of the National PERSONAL EXPLANATION time to vote. Had I been present, I would have Aeronautics and Space Administration, voted AYE. S. 3183, to prohibit the circumvention HON. FRANK C. GUINTA of control measures used by Internet f ticket sellers to ensure equitable con- OF NEW HAMPSHIRE sumer access to tickets for any given IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF THE 5TH ANNIVER- event, S. 3097, to establish the Monday, September 19, 2016 SARY OF SPROUT THERAPEUTIC SelectUSA program, S. 1788, to require RIDING AND EDUCATION CENTER operators that provide online and simi- Mr. GUINTA. Mr. Speaker, on Roll Call Vote lar services to educational agencies, in- Number 492–504, I am not recorded because stitutions, or programs to protect the I was absent from the U.S. House of Rep- HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK privacy and security of personally resentatives. Had I been present, I would have OF VIRGINIA identifiable information, H.R. 4755, to voted in the following manner. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspire women to enter the aerospace On Roll Call Number 505 had I been Monday, September 19, 2016 field, including science, technology, en- present, I would have voted YES. gineering, and mathematics, through On Roll Call Number 506 had I been Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I would like mentorship and outreach, and H.R. 4742, to authorize the National Science present, I would have voted YES. to honor the 5th anniversary of Sprout Thera- peutic Riding and Education Center in Aldie, Foundation to support entrepreneurial f Virginia. The center provides equine assisted programs for women. SR–253 IN RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDS activities and therapies for those seeking op- Committee on Finance OF THE CLAUDE MOORE COLO- portunities for personal growth. Business meeting to consider an original NIAL FARM AT TURKEY RUN With seven horses and a dedicated staff, bill entitled, ‘‘Miner’s Protection Act the center seeks to raise awareness about of 2016’’, and an original bill entitled, HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK special needs while providing a dynamic envi- ‘‘Retirement and Enhancement Sav- ings Act of 2016’’. OF VIRGINIA ronment for participants to learn and socialize. Their riding lessons focus on gaining riding SD–215 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES skills, increasing physical strength, and Committee on Homeland Security and Monday, September 19, 2016 Governmental Affairs achieving the rider’s desired social, emotional, Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to and life skills. Their work is an inspiration and tions recognize The Friends of the Claude Moore I am proud to have such a wonderful organi- To hold hearings to examine combatting Colonial Farm at Turkey Run in Fairfax Coun- zation in the Virginia’s 10th Congressional Dis- the opioid epidemic, focusing on a re- ty, Virginia for their support of this educational trict. view of anti-abuse efforts by Federal farm throughout the years. This society has Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in authorities and private insurers. been integral in the continued operations of recognizing the 5th anniversary of Sprout SD–342 this park site, which serves as a historical ref- Therapeutic Riding and Education Center and 10:30 a.m. Committee on Appropriations erence to colonial farm life for the citizens of thanking all those who provide comfort and Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing Fairfax County and for visitors from around the support to our neighbors in need. I know the and Urban Development, and Related country. center will continue to provide excellent oppor- Agencies The Friends of the Claude Moore Colonial tunities for any who wish to partake. I wish To hold hearings to examine the possible Farm at Turkey Run hosts their annual Okto- them all the best in their future endeavors. conversion of public housing and other

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:17 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19SE8.014 E19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 19, 2016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1293 project-based rental assistance to Sec- from all forms of entry, appropriation, and to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Ari- tion 8 vouchers, as well as administra- or disposal under the public land laws, zona. tive changes to the Section 8 voucher location, entry, and patent under the SD–366 program, in order to improve the deliv- mining laws, and operation under the 10 a.m. ery of rental assistance to vulnerable mineral leasing and geothermal leasing Committee on Banking, Housing, and families and individuals. laws, S. 437, to provide for congres- Urban Affairs SD–192 sional approval of national monuments Subcommittee on Housing, Transpor- Committee on Banking, Housing, and and restrictions on the use of national tation, and Community Development Urban Affairs monuments, to establish requirements To hold an oversight hearing to examine Subcommittee on National Security and for the declaration of marine national the Department of Housing and Urban International Trade and Finance monuments, S. 1416, to amend title 54, Development inspection process. To hold hearings to examine terror fi- United States Code, to limit the au- SD–538 nancing risks of America’s $1.7 billion thority to reserve water rights in des- Committee on Health, Education, Labor, cash payments to Iran. ignating a national monument, S. 2056, and Pensions SD–538 to provide for the establishment of the To hold hearings to examine exploring 1 p.m. National Volcano Early Warning and current practices in cosmetic develop- Select Committee on Intelligence Monitoring System, S. 2380, to require ment and safety. To receive a closed briefing on certain the Secretary of the Interior to estab- SD–430 intelligence matters. lish a pilot program for commercial Committee on Homeland Security and SH–219 recreation concessions on certain land Governmental Affairs 2 p.m. managed by the Bureau of Land Man- To hold hearings to examine exploring a Committee on Indian Affairs agement, S. 2681, to authorize the Sec- right to try for terminally ill patients. Business meeting to consider S. 2953, to retary of the Interior to retire coal SD–342 promote patient-centered care and ac- preference right lease applications for Commission on Security and Cooperation countability at the Indian Health Serv- which the Secretary has made an af- in Europe ice, S. 3234, to amend the Native Amer- firmative commercial quantities deter- To hold hearings to examine atrocities in ican Business Development, Trade Pro- mination, to substitute certain land se- Iraq and Syria, focusing on relief for motion, and Tourism Act of 2000, the lections of the Navajo Nation, to des- survivors and accountability for per- Buy Indian Act, the Indian Trader Act, ignate certain wilderness areas, S. 2991, petrators. and the Native American Programs Act to withdraw certain land in Okanogan RHOB–2200 of 1974 to provide industry and eco- County, Washington, to protect the 2 p.m. nomic development opportunities to land, S. 3049, to designate the Organ Select Committee on Intelligence Indian communities, and S. 3261, to es- Mountains and other public land as To receive a closed briefing on certain tablish a business incubators program components of the National Wilderness intelligence matters. within the Department of the Interior Preservation System in the State of SH–219 to promote economic development in New Mexico, S. 3102, to promote con- 3 p.m. Indian reservation communities. servation, improve public land manage- Committee on Homeland Security and SD–628 ment, and provide for sensible develop- Governmental Affairs 2:30 p.m. ment in Pershing County, Nevada, S. Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Committee on Appropriations 3167, to establish the Appalachian For- Federal Management Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural De- est National Heritage Area, S. 3192, to To hold hearings to examine agency reg- velopment, Food and Drug Administra- designate a mountain peak in the State ulatory guidance. tion, and Related Agencies of Montana as ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’, SD–342 To hold hearings to examine prioritizing S. 3203, to provide for economic devel- 4 p.m. public health, focusing on the Food and opment and access to resources in Commission on Security and Cooperation Drug Administration’s role in the ge- Alaska, S. 3204, to provide for the ex- in Europe neric drug marketplace. change of Federal land and non-Federal To receive a briefing on Moldova at a SD–192 land in the State of Alaska for the con- crossroads. Committee on Environment and Public struction of a road between King Cove RHOB–2456 Works and Cold Bay, S. 3254, to provide for a Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and land exchange involving certain Na- POSTPONEMENTS Wildlife tional Forest System land in the State To hold an oversight hearing to examine of South Dakota, S. 3273, to make tech- the proposed revisions to the Fish and nical corrections to the Alaska Native SEPTEMBER 21 Wildlife Service mitigation policy. Claims Settlement Act, S. 3312, to ex- 9:30 a.m. SD–406 tend the authorization of the Uranium Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Committee on the Judiciary Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of and Pensions Subcommittee on Immigration and the Na- 1978 relating to the disposal site in Business meeting to consider S. 2873, to tional Interest Mesa County, Colorado, S. 3315, to au- require studies and reports examining To hold an oversight hearing to examine thorize the modification or augmenta- the use of, and opportunities to use, the Administration’s fiscal year 2017 tion of the Second Division Memorial, technology-enabled collaborative refugee resettlement program. S. 3316, to maximize land management learning and capacity building models SD–226 efficiencies, promote land conserva- to improve programs of the Depart- tion, generate education funding, S. ment of Health and Human Services, S. SEPTEMBER 22 3317, to prohibit the further extension 2932, to amend the Controlled Sub- 9:30 a.m. or establishment of national monu- stances Act with respect to the provi- Committee on Armed Services ments in the State of Utah except by sion of emergency medical services, an To hold hearings to examine United express authorization of Congress, H.R. original bill entitled, ‘‘Career and States national security challenges and 1838, to establish the Clear Creek Na- Technical Education Act of 2016’’, and ongoing military operations. tional Recreation Area in San Benito the nominations of Thomas G. Kotarac, SD–G50 and Fresno Counties, California, to des- of Illinois, to be a Member of the Rail- Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ignate the Joaquin Rocks Wilderness in road Retirement Board, and Constance sources such counties, and H.R. 2009, to provide Smith Barker, of Alabama, to be a To hold hearings to examine S. 346, to for the conveyance of certain land Member of the Equal Employment Op- withdraw certain land located in Curry inholdings owned by the United States portunity Commission. County and Josephine County, Oregon, to the Tucson Unified School District SD–430

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Sep 20, 2016 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19SE6.REC D19SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with DIGEST D938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST September 19, 2016 H.R. 5687, to eliminate or modify certain man- Committee on Foreign Relations: business meeting to con- dates of the Government Accountability Office (H. sider the nominations of Christopher Coons, of Delaware, Rept. 114–760, Part 1); and and Ronald H. Johnson, of Wisconsin, both to be a Rep- H.R. 2285, to improve enforcement against traf- resentative of the United States of America to the Sev- ficking in cultural property and prevent stolen or il- enty-first Session of the General Assembly of the United licit cultural property from financing terrorist and Nations, and Sung Y. Kim, of California, to be Ambas- criminal networks, and for other purposes (H. Rept. sador to the Republic of the Philippines, Rena Bitter, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Lao People’s Democratic 114–380, Part 2). Pages H5643–44 Republic, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, of Connecticut, to be Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Ambassador to Malaysia, and a routine list in the Foreign appointed Representative Holding to act as Speaker Service, all of the Department of State, Time to be an- pro tempore for today. Page H5527 nounced, S–216, Capitol. Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the Guest Chaplain, Reverend Michael Wilker, Church nominations of W. Stuart Symington, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Andrew of the Reformation, Washington, DC. Page H5527 Robert Young, of California, to be Ambassador to Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Burkina Faso, and Joseph R. Donovan Jr., of Virginia, to ture—Communication: Read a letter from Chair- be Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, all of the man Shuster wherein he transmitted copies of resolu- Department of State, 10 a.m., SD–419. tions to authorize 16 lease prospectuses and four Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine South construction projects, included in the General Serv- Sudan, focusing on options in crisis, 2:45 p.m., SD–419. ices Administration’s Capital Investment and Leasing Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to Programs. The resolutions were adopted by the hold hearings to examine laboratory testing in the era of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on precision medicine, 10 a.m., SD–430. September 14, 2016. Page H5527 Committee on the Judiciary: to hold hearings to examine consolidation and competition in the United States seed Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate and agrochemical industry, 10 a.m., SD–226. by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the Select Committee on Intelligence: to receive a closed brief- House today appear on page H5642. ing on certain intelligence matters, 11:30 a.m., SH–219. Senate Referrals: S. 2754 was held at the desk. S. Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing on certain 2848 was held at the desk. Page H5642 intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Quorum Calls—Votes: There were no Yea and Nay House votes, and there were no Recorded votes. There were no quorum calls. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 2566, the ‘‘Improving Rural Call Qual- Adjournment: The House met at 2 p.m. and ad- ity and Reliability Act of 2016’’; H.R. 2669, the ‘‘Anti- journed at 2:05 p.m. Spoofing Act of 2016’’; H.R. 1192, the ‘‘National Diabe- tes Clinical Care Commission Act’’; H.R. 1209, the ‘‘Im- proving Access to Maternity Care Act’’; H.R. 1877, the Committee Meetings ‘‘Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015’’; H.R. 2713, the No hearings were held. ‘‘Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3537, the ‘‘Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 4365, the ‘‘Protecting Patient Access to Joint Meetings Emergency Medications Act of 2016’’, 5 p.m., 2322 Ray- No joint committee meetings were held. burn. COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR TUESDAY, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Classifications and Redactions in SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 FBI’s Investigative File’’ (continued), 5 p.m., HVC–210. (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. 3438, the ‘‘REVIEW Act of 2016’’; H.R. 5461, the ‘‘Ira- Senate nian Leadership Asset Transparency Act’’; H.R. 5719, the Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine ‘‘Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act’’, the nomination of General John E. Hyten, USAF, for re- 5 p.m., H–313 Capitol. appointment to the grade of general and to be Com- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Over- mander, United States Strategic Command, Department sight and Investigations, hearing entitled ‘‘VA Procure- of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. ment: Identifying Obstacles to Reform’’, 4 p.m., 334 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to Cannon. hold hearings to examine Wells Fargo’s unauthorized accounts and the regulatory response, 10 a.m., SD–538.

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During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: September sider any cleared legislative and executive business. 22, to hold hearings to examine S. 346, to withdraw certain land located in Curry County and Josephine County, Senate Committees Oregon, from all forms of entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws, location, entry, and pat- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) ent under the mining laws, and operation under the min- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Sep- eral leasing and geothermal leasing laws, S. 437, to pro- tember 21, to hold hearings to examine the Department vide for congressional approval of national monuments of Agriculture and the current state of the farm economy, and restrictions on the use of national monuments, to es- 10 a.m., SR–328A. tablish requirements for the declaration of marine na- Committee on Appropriations: September 21, Sub- tional monuments, S. 1416, to amend title 54, United committee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- States Code, to limit the authority to reserve water rights opment, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to exam- in designating a national monument, S. 2056, to provide ine the possible conversion of public housing and other for the establishment of the National Volcano Early project-based rental assistance to Section 8 vouchers, as Warning and Monitoring System, S. 2380, to require the well as administrative changes to the Section 8 voucher Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program for program, in order to improve the delivery of rental assist- commercial recreation concessions on certain land man- ance to vulnerable families and individuals, 10:30 a.m., aged by the Bureau of Land Management, S. 2681, to au- SD–192. thorize the Secretary of the Interior to retire coal pref- September 21, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural erence right lease applications for which the Secretary has Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Re- lated Agencies, to hold hearings to examine prioritizing made an affirmative commercial quantities determination, public health, focusing on the Food and Drug Adminis- to substitute certain land selections of the Navajo Nation, tration’s role in the generic drug marketplace, 2:30 p.m., to designate certain wilderness areas, S. 2991, to with- SD–192. draw certain land in Okanogan County, Washington, to Committee on Armed Services: September 20, to hold hear- protect the land, S. 3049, to designate the Organ Moun- ings to examine the nomination of General John E. tains and other public land as components of the Na- Hyten, USAF, for reappointment to the grade of general tional Wilderness Preservation System in the State of and to be Commander, United States Strategic Command, New Mexico, S. 3102, to promote conservation, improve Department of Defense, 9:30 a.m., SH–216. public land management, and provide for sensible devel- September 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- opment in Pershing County, Nevada, S. 3167, to estab- amine United States national security challenges and on- lish the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, S. going military operations, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. 3192, to designate a mountain peak in the State of Mon- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sep- tana as ‘‘Alex Diekmann Peak’’, S. 3203, to provide for tember 20, to hold hearings to examine Wells Fargo’s economic development and access to resources in Alaska, unauthorized accounts and the regulatory response, 10 S. 3204, to provide for the exchange of Federal land and a.m., SD–538. non-Federal land in the State of Alaska for the construc- September 21, Subcommittee on National Security and tion of a road between King Cove and Cold Bay, S. 3254, International Trade and Finance, to hold hearings to ex- to provide for a land exchange involving certain National amine terror financing risks of America’s $1.7 billion Forest System land in the State of South Dakota, S. 3273, cash payments to Iran, 10:30 a.m., SD–538. to make technical corrections to the Alaska Native Claims September 22, Subcommittee on Housing, Transpor- Settlement Act, S. 3312, to extend the authorization of tation, and Community Development, to hold an over- the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of sight hearing to examine the Department of Housing and 1978 relating to the disposal site in Mesa County, Colo- Urban Development inspection process, 10 a.m., SD–538. rado, S. 3315, to authorize the modification or augmenta- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sep- tion of the Second Division Memorial, S. 3316, to maxi- tember 21, business meeting to consider S. 3346, to au- mize land management efficiencies, promote land con- thorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and servation, generate education funding, S. 3317, to pro- Space Administration, S. 3183, to prohibit the cir- hibit the further extension or 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monuments in the State of Utah except by express au- 3234, to amend the Native American Business Develop- thorization of Congress, H.R. 1838, to establish the Clear ment, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000, the Creek National Recreation Area in San Benito and Fresno Buy Indian Act, the Indian Trader Act, and the Native Counties, California, to designate the Joaquin Rocks Wil- American Programs Act of 1974 to provide industry and derness in such counties, and H.R. 2009, to provide for economic development opportunities to Indian commu- the conveyance of certain land inholdings owned by the nities, and S. 3261, to establish a business incubators United States to the Tucson Unified School District and program within the Department of the Interior to pro- to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, 9:30 a.m., mote economic development in Indian reservation com- SD–366. munities, 2 p.m., SD–628. Committee on Environment and Public Works: September Committee on the Judiciary: September 20, to hold hear- 21, Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, to ings to examine consolidation and competition in the hold an oversight hearing to examine the proposed revi- United States seed and agrochemical industry, 10 a.m., sions to the Fish and Wildlife Service mitigation policy, SD–226. 2:30 p.m., SD–406. September 21, Subcommittee on Immigration and the Committee on Finance: September 21, business meeting National Interest, to hold an oversight hearing to exam- to consider an original bill entitled, ‘‘Miner’s Protection ine the Administration’s fiscal year 2017 refugee resettle- Act of 2016’’, and an original bill entitled, ‘‘Retirement ment program, 2:30 p.m., SD–226. and Enhancement Savings Act of 2016’’, 10 a.m., Select Committee on Intelligence: September 20, to receive SD–215. a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters, 11:30 Committee on Foreign Relations: September 20, business a.m., SH–219. meeting to consider the nominations of Christopher September 20, Full Committee, to receive a closed Coons, of Delaware, and Ronald H. Johnson, of Wis- briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., consin, both to be a Representative of the United States SH–219. of America to the Seventy-first Session of the General As- September 21, Full Committee, to receive a closed sembly of the United Nations, and Sung Y. Kim, of Cali- briefing on certain intelligence matters, 1 p.m., SH–219. fornia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Phil- September 22, Full Committee, to receive a closed ippines, Rena Bitter, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the briefing on certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to Malaysia, House Committees and a routine list in the Foreign Service, all of the De- Committee on Agriculture, September 22, Subcommittee partment of State, Time to be announced, S–216, Capitol. on Conservation and Forestry, hearing entitled ‘‘Rehabili- September 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- tation of the Chesapeake Bay: Healing in the Bay the amine the nominations of W. Stuart Symington, of Mis- Voluntary Way’’, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. souri, to be Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nige- Committee on Armed Services, September 21, Full Com- ria, Andrew Robert Young, of California, to be Ambas- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘15 Years after 9–11: The State sador to Burkina Faso, and Joseph R. Donovan Jr., of of the Fight Against Islamic Terrorism’’, 10 a.m., 2118 Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia, Rayburn. all of the Department of State, 10 a.m., SD–419. September 21, Subcommittee on Seapower and Projec- September 20, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- tion Forces, hearing entitled ‘‘Seapower and Projection amine South Sudan, focusing on options in crisis, 2:45 Forces in the South China Sea’’, 2 p.m., 2212 Rayburn. p.m., SD–419. Committee on the Budget, September 21, Full Committee, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sep- hearing entitled ‘‘Restoring the Trust for Families and tember 20, to hold hearings to examine laboratory testing Working-Age Americans’’, 10 a.m., 210 Cannon. in the era of precision medicine, 10 a.m., SD–430. Committee on Education and the Workforce, September 21, September 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Sec- amine exploring current practices in cosmetic develop- ondary Education, hearing entitled ‘‘Supplanting the Law ment and safety, 10 a.m., SD–430. and Local Education Authority Through Regulatory Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Fiat’’, 10 a.m., 2175 Rayburn. September 21, Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- September 22, Subcommittee on Health, Employment, tions, to hold hearings to examine combatting the opioid Labor, and Pensions, hearing entitled ‘‘Discussion Draft epidemic, focusing on a review of anti-abuse efforts by to Modernize Multiemployer Pensions’’, 9:30 a.m., 2175 Federal authorities and private insurers, 10 a.m., SD–342. Rayburn. September 22, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- Committee on Energy and Commerce, September 21, Full amine exploring a right to try for terminally ill patients, Committee, markup on H.R. 2566, the ‘‘Improving 10 a.m., SD–342. Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016’’; H.R. September 22, Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs 2669, the ‘‘Anti-Spoofing Act of 2016’’; H.R. 1192, the and Federal Management, to hold hearings to examine ‘‘National Diabetes Clinical Care Commission Act’’; H.R. agency regulatory guidance, 3 p.m., SD–342. 1209, the ‘‘Improving Access to Maternity Care Act’’; Committee on Indian Affairs: September 21, business H.R. 1877, the ‘‘Mental Health First Aid Act of 2015’’; meeting to consider S. 2953, to promote patient-centered H.R. 2713, the ‘‘Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reau- care and accountability at the Indian Health Service, S. thorization Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3537, the ‘‘Synthetic

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Drug Control Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 4365, the ‘‘Pro- September 22, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, tecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of Commercial and Antitrust Law, hearing entitled ‘‘Treat- 2016’’ (continued), 10 a.m., HVC–210. ing the Opioid Epidemic: The State of Competition in September 22, Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufac- the Markets for Addiction Medicine’’, 2 p.m., 2237 Ray- turing, and Trade; and Subcommittee on Energy and burn. Power, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Midterm Review and Up- September 23, Subcommittee on the Constitution and date on the Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program Civil Justice, hearing entitled ‘‘The Ultimate Civil Right: and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehi- Examining the Hyde Amendment and the Born Alive In- cles’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210. fants Protection Act’’, 9 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. September 22, Subcommittee on Communications and Committee on Natural Resources, September 21, Full Technology, hearing entitled ‘‘Modernizing the Telephone Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Impacts of the Obama Consumer Protection Act’’, 11 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. CEQ’s Final Guidance for GHG Emissions and the Ef- September 23, Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- fects of Climate Change’’, 10 a.m., 1334 Longworth. tigations, hearing entitled ‘‘Bioresearch Labs and Inactiva- September 21, Subcommittee on Oversight and Inves- tion of Dangerous Pathogens’’, 9 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. tigations, hearing entitled ‘‘The Status of the Federal Committee on Financial Services, September 21, Sub- Government’s Management of Wolves’’, 2 p.m., 1334 committee on Housing and Insurance, hearing entitled Longworth. ‘‘The Future of Housing in America: A Better Way to September 21, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 564, Increase Efficiencies for Housing Vouchers and Create ‘‘Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Upward Economic Mobility’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Act’’; H.R. 2387, the ‘‘Alaska Native Veterans Land Al- September 21, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and lotment Equity Act’’; H.R. 5780, the ‘‘Utah Public Lands Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled Initiative Act’’; H.R. 5984, the ‘‘Pechanga Band of ‘‘Corporate Governance: Fostering a System that Promotes Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act’’; Capital Formation and Maximizes Shareholder Value’’, 2 and S. 3028, the ‘‘Daniel J. Evans Olympic National p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Park Wilderness Act’’, 5 p.m., 1334 Longworth. September 22, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘The September 22, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 564, Annual Report of the Financial Stability Oversight Coun- ‘‘Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention cil’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Act’’; H.R. 2387, the ‘‘Alaska Native Veterans Land Al- September 22, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and lotment Equity Act’’; H.R. 5780, the ‘‘Utah Public Lands Government Sponsored Enterprises, hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- Initiative Act’’; H.R. 5984, the ‘‘Pechanga Band of amining the Agenda of Regulators, SROs, and Standards- Luiseno Mission Indians Water Rights Settlement Act’’; Setters for Accounting, Auditing, and Municipal Securi- and S. 3028, the ‘‘Daniel J. Evans Olympic National ties’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. Park Wilderness Act’’ (continued), 10 a.m., 1334 Long- September 23, Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and worth. Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘The Financial Stability Board’s Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, September Implications for U.S. Growth and Competitiveness’’, 9:15 21, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing the a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Rising Price of EpiPens’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Foreign Affairs, September 22, Sub- September 22, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- committee on Asia and the Pacific, hearing entitled ‘‘Di- amining Preservation of State Department Federal plomacy and Security in the South China Sea: After the Records’’ (continued); and possible business meeting to Tribunal’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. consider a resolution and report recommending that the September 22, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, House of Representatives find Bryan Pagliano in con- Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, tempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena markup on H.R. 2189, the ‘‘Walter Patterson and Wer- duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ner Foerster Justice and Extradition Act’’; and H.R. ment Reform, in the event that the witness fails to ap- 3833, to require a regional strategy to address the threat pear at the hearing, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. posed by Boko Haram, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. September 22, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Ex- Committee on Homeland Security, September 21, Full amining Misconduct and Mismanagement at the National Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Stopping the Next Attack: Park Service’’, 1 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. How to Keep Our City Streets from Becoming the Bat- September 22, Subcommittee on Information Tech- tleground’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. nology, hearing entitled ‘‘Closing the Talent Gap in Fed- September 22, Subcommittee on Oversight and Man- eral IT’’, 3 p.m., 2154 Rayburn. agement Efficiency, hearing entitled ‘‘Identifying the September 22, Subcommittee on Government Oper- Enemy: Radical Islamist Terror’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. ations, hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Billion Dollar Waste Committee on the Judiciary, September 21, Full Com- through Improper Payments’’, 3 p.m., 2247 Rayburn. mittee, hearing on the Impeachment Articles Referred on September 23, Subcommittee on Transportation and John Koskinen, Part III, 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. Public Assets, hearing entitled ‘‘Vacant Federal Prop- September 22, Full Committee, hearing entitled erties’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. ‘‘Oversight of United States Immigration and Customs September 23, Subcommittee on Government Oper- Enforcement’’, 10 a.m., 2237 Rayburn. ations, hearing entitled ‘‘Reviewing the Tennessee Valley

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Authority’s Prohibition on Houseboats’’, 9 a.m., 2247 cruitment and Retention Act’’; H.R. 5099, to establish a Rayburn. pilot program on partnership agreements to construct Committee on Rules, September 21, Full Committee, new facilities for the Department of Veterans Affairs; hearing on H.R. 5931, the ‘‘Prohibiting Future Ransom H.R. 5162, the ‘‘Vet Connect Act of 2016’’; H.R. 5392, Payments to Iran Act’’, 3 p.m., H–313 Capitol. the ‘‘No Veterans Crisis Line Call Should Go Unanswered Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, September 21, Act’’; H.R. 5399, the ‘‘Ethical Patient Care for Veterans Subcommittee on Oversight; and Subcommittee on En- Act of 2016’’; and H.R. 5600, the ‘‘No Hero Left Un- ergy, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Misconduct and treated Act’’, 10:45 a.m., 334 Cannon. Intimidation of Scientists by Senior DOE Officials’’, 10 Committee on Ways and Means, September 21, Sub- a.m., 2318 Rayburn. committee on Social Security, hearing entitled ‘‘Under- September 21, Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘To standing Social Security’s Solvency Challenge’’, 10 a.m., Research, Evaluate, Assess, and Treat Astronauts Act’’; B–318 Rayburn. the ‘‘Cybersecurity Responsibility and Accountability Act September 21, Full Committee, markup on H.R. 5879, of 2016’’; and H.R. 5829, the ‘‘ADVISE Now Act’’, 1 to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify p.m., 2318 Rayburn. the credit for production from advanced nuclear power fa- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, September cilities; H.R. 5406, the ‘‘Helping Ensure Accountability, 21, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘An Examination of Leadership, and Trust in Tribal Healthcare Act’’; H.R. FEMA’s Limited Role in Local Land Use Development 5204, the ‘‘Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act’’; and Decisions’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, September 21, Full Com- H.R. 4220, the ‘‘Water and Agriculture Tax Reform Act mittee, markup on H.R. 5047, the ‘‘Protecting Veterans’ of 2015’’, 2 p.m., 1100 Longworth. Educational Choice Act of 2016’’; H.R. 5428, the ‘‘Mili- Joint Meetings tary Residency Choice Act’’; H.R. 4757, to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the eligibility for Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Sep- headstones, markers, and medallions furnished by the Sec- tember 22, to hold hearings to examine atrocities in Iraq retary of Veterans Affairs for deceased individuals who and Syria, focusing on relief for survivors and account- were awarded the Medal of Honor and are buried in pri- ability for perpetrators, 10 a.m., 2200, Rayburn Building. vate cemeteries; H.R. 5166, the ‘‘WINGMAN Act’’; September 22, Full Committee, to receive a briefing on H.R. 3216, the ‘‘VET Act’’; H.R. 4150, the ‘‘Depart- Moldova at a crossroads, 4 p.m., 2456, Rayburn Build- ment of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Re- ing.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE United States Postal Service located at 810 N US High- 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 20 way 83 in Zapata, Texas, as the ‘‘Zapata Veterans Post Office’’; (8) H.R. 5612—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2886 Sandy Plains Senate Chamber Road in Marietta, Georgia, as the ‘‘Marine Lance Corporal Squire Skip Wells Post Office Building’’; (9) H.R. Program for Tuesday: Senate will continue consider- 5676—To designate the facility of the United States ation of the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. Postal Service located at 6300 N. Northwest Highway in 5325, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, and vote on Chicago, Illinois, as the ‘‘Officer Joseph P. Cali Post Of- the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed fice Building’’; (10) H.R. 5798—To designate the facility to consideration of the bill at 2:15 p.m. of the United States Postal Service located at 1101 Davis (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their Street in Evanston, Illinois, as the ‘‘Abner J. Mikva Post respective party conferences.) Office Building’’; (11) H.R. 5889—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 Chalan Kanoa VLG in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the ‘‘Segundo T. Sablan and CNMI Fallen Military 12 p.m., Tuesday, September 20 Heroes Post Office Building’’; (12) H.R. 4419—District of Columbia Judicial Financial Transparency Act; (13) H.R. 5037—District of Columbia Courts and Public De- House Chamber fender Service Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments Program for Tuesday: Consideration of the following Act; (14) H.R. 5687—GAO Mandates Revision Act of measures under suspension of the rules: (1) H.R. 670— 2016; (15) House Amendment to S. 1550—Program Special Needs Trust Fairness and Medicaid Improvement Management Improvement Accountability Act, as amend- Act; (2) H.R. 5963—Supporting Youth Opportunity and ed; (16) H.R. 5690—GAO Access and Oversight Act of Preventing Delinquency Act, as amended; (3) H.R. 2016; (17) H.R. 5785—To amend title 5, United States 4887—To designate the facility of the United States Code, to provide for an annuity supplement for certain air Postal Service located at 23323 Shelby Road in Shelby, traffic controllers; (18) H.R. 5625—Modernizing Govern- Indiana, as the ‘‘Richard Allen Cable Post Office’’; (4) ment Travel Act; (19) H.R. 6004—MGT Act; (20) H.R. H.R. 5150—To designate the facility of the United 5713—Sustaining Healthcare Integrity and Fair Treat- States Postal Service located at 3031 Veterans Road West ment Act of 2016, as amended; (21) H.R. 3957—Emer- in Staten Island, New York, as the ‘‘Leonard Montalto gency Citrus Disease Response Act of 2016; (22) H.R. Post Office Building’’; (5) H.R. 5309—To designate the 5659—ESRD Choice Act of 2016, as amended; (23) H.R. facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 5613—CAH Act of 2016, as amended; (24) H.R. McElroy Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, as the ‘‘Army First 5320—Social Security Must Avert Identity Loss (MAIL) Lieutenant Donald C. Carwile Post Office Building’’; (6) Act of 2016; (25) H.R. 5946—United States Apprecia- H.R. 5356—To designate the facility of the United tion for Olympians and Paralympians Act of 2016; (26) States Postal Service located at 14231 TX—150 in H.R. 2285—Prevent Trafficking in Cultural Property Coldspring, Texas, as the ‘‘E. Marie Youngblood Post Of- Act; (27) H.R. 5523—Clyde-Hirsch-Sowers RESPECT fice’’; (7) H.R. 5591—To designate the facility of the Act; (28) H.R. 6007—To amend title 49, United States

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Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

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Comstock, Barbara, Va., E1287, E1287, E1288, E1290, E1290, E1290, E1291, E1292, E1292, E1292 Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E1288 Guinta, Frank C., N.H., E1292 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1291 Latta, Robert E., Ohio, E1287 O’Rourke, Beto, Tex., E1291 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E1288 Tipton, Scott R., Colo., E1290 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1287 Walden, Greg, Ore., E1290 Westerman, Bruce, Ark., E1292

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