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

Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 No. 132 House of Representatives The House met at 3 p.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces et ID: FEMA-2015-0001] [Internal Agency called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House his approval thereof. Docket No.: FEMA-8395] received September pore (Mr. ROONEY of Florida). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- 2, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the f nal stands approved. Committee on Financial Services. DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f 2724. A letter from the Chief Counsel, PRO TEMPORE FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE transmitting the Department’s final rule — The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Suspension of Community Eligibility (Staf- fore the House the following commu- Chair will lead the House in the Pledge ford County, NH, et al.) [Docket ID: FEMA- nication from the Speaker: 2015-0001] [Internal Agency Docket No.: of Allegiance. FEMA-8397] received September 8, 2015, pur- WASHINGTON, DC, The SPEAKER pro tempore led the suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- September 15, 2015. Pledge of Allegiance as follows: lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on I hereby appoint the Honorable THOMAS J. Financial Services. ROONEY to act as Speaker pro tempore on I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- 2725. A letter from the Associate General this day. Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Of- JOHN A. BOEHNER, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. fice of General Counsel, Department of Hous- Speaker of the House of Representatives. ing and Urban Development, transmitting f f the Department’s final rule — Federal Hous- ing Administration (FHA): Standardizing PRAYER ADJOURNMENT Method of Payment for FHA Insurance The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Claims [Docket No.: FR-5805-F-02] (RIN: 2502- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: objection, the House stands adjourned AJ26) received September 8, 2015, pursuant to Creator God, we give You thanks for until noon tomorrow for morning-hour 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law giving us another day. debate. 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Finan- cial Services. In this moment of prayer, please There was no objection. 2726. A letter from the General Counsel, bless the Members of the people’s Thereupon (at 3 o’clock and 2 min- Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, House as they meet with their respec- utes p.m.), under its previous order, the transmitting the Corporation’s final rule — tive constituents. We acknowledge that House adjourned until tomorrow, Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- many of our citizens observe a new Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at noon ployer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Pay- year, a celebration of Your creation of for morning-hour debate. ing Benefits received September 2, 2015, pur- man and woman. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- f lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on May we all do our part in Your cre- Education and the Workforce. ation, preserving all You have given us EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 2727. A letter from the Deputy Director, for the benefit of all Your children, ETC. ODRM, Department of Health and Human bringing into reality peace and justice, Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive Services, transmitting the Department’s especially among those whose life expe- communications were taken from the final rule — National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities Research En- rience is devoid of these things. Speaker’s table and referred as follows: And as the Members return in the dowments [Docket No.: NIH-2007-0931] (RIN: 2722. A letter from the Acting Congres- coming days, grant them a surfeit of 0925-AA61) received September 8, 2015, pursu- sional Review Coordinator, Animal and ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public wisdom, patience, and goodwill as they Plant Health Inspection Service, Department Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on face the most pressing issues of these of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- Energy and Commerce. days. May their efforts issue forth in ment’s affirmation of interim rule as final 2728. A letter from the Director, Regu- solutions benefiting all and neglecting rule — Gypsy Moth Generally Infested Areas; latory Management Division, Environmental none. Additions in Minnesota, Virginia, West Vir- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- May all that is done be for Your ginia, and Wisconsin [Docket No.: APHIS- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation greater honor and glory. 2014-0023] received September 8, 2015, pursu- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public of Utah; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Main- Amen. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on tenance and Associated Revisions [EPA-R08- f Agriculture. OAR-2014-0370; FRL-9930-71-Region 8] re- THE JOURNAL 2723. A letter from the Chief Counsel, ceived September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The transmitting the Department’s final rule — 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Chair has examined the Journal of the Suspension of Community Eligibility [Dock- and Commerce.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:15 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE7.000 H15SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 15, 2015 2729. A letter from the Director, Regu- 9933-32-Region 4] received August 31, 2015, 2745. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Significant New Use Rule mittee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Standards of Performance on Substituted Cyclosiloxane; Removal 2738. A letter from the Director, Regu- for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, [EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0220; FRL-9932-56] (RIN: latory Management Division, Environmental Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary 2070-AB27) received September 8, 2015, pursu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public cy’s direct final rule — Revisions to the Cali- [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0495; EPA-HQ-OAR-2013- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on fornia State Implementation Plan, Feather 0603; FRL-9930-66-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AQ91) re- Energy and Commerce. River Air Quality Management District; Cor- ceived September 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 2730. A letter from the Director, Regu- rection [EPA-R09-OAR-2015-0164; FRL-9933- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- latory Management Division, Environmental 50-Region 9] received August 31, 2015, pursu- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Wis- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on 2746. A letter from the Assistant Secretary consin; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for Energy and Commerce. for Legislation, Office of the Assistant Sec- the 2008 Ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 2739. A letter from the Director, Regu- retary for Legislation, Department of Health NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0704; FRL-9933- latory Management Division, Environmental and Human Services, transmitting the De- 62-Region 5] received September 8, 2015, pur- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment’s report entitled ‘‘United States suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Tobacco Product Exports That Do Not Con- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on mulgation of State Implementation Plans; form to Tobacco Product Standards’’, pursu- Energy and Commerce. Alaska; Transportation Conformity State ant to Sec. 801(p)(1) of the Federal Food, 2731. A letter from the Director, Regu- Implementation Plan [EPA-R10-OAR-2015- Drug, and Cosmetic Act; to the Committee latory Management Division, Environmental 0447; FRL-9933-43-Region 10] received August on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 2747. A letter from the Assistant Secretary cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the for Legislation, Office of the Assistant Sec- Indiana; SO2 Revision for Walsh and Kelly Committee on Energy and Commerce. retary for Legislation, Department of Health [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0380; FRL-9933-65-Region 2740. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Human Services, transmitting the De- 5] received September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 latory Management Division, Environmental partment’s report entitled ‘‘Patient Navi- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- gator Outreach and Chronic Disease Preven- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation tion Program, Fiscal Years 2008-2012’’, pursu- and Commerce. of Implementation Plans; Texas; Attainment ant to Pub. L. 109-18, the Patient Navigator 2732. A letter from the Director, Regu- Demonstration for the Dallas/Fort Worth Outreach and Chronic Disease Prevention latory Management Division, Environmental 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area; De- Act and amended by Pub. L. 111-148, the Af- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- termination of Attainment of the 1997 Ozone fordable Care Act; to the Committee on En- cy’s final rule — Tetraethylene Glycol; Ex- Standard [EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0098; FRL-9931- ergy and Commerce. emption from the Requirement of a Toler- 78-Region 6] received August 31, 2015, pursu- 2748. A letter from the Assistant Secretary ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0214; FRL-9933-35] ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public for Legislation, Office of the Secretary, De- received September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on partment of Health and Human Services, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Energy and Commerce. transmitting the Department’s report enti- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy 2741. A letter from the Director, Regu- tled ‘‘Premarket Approval of Pediatric Uses and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental of Devices — FY 2013’’, pursuant to Sec. 302 2733. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- of the Food and Drug Administration latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Amendments Act, and Sec. 515A(a)(3) of the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; to cy’s final rule — Cyprodinil; Pesticide Toler- Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0506; FRL-9930-04] Ozone and the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS 2749. A letter from the Assistant Secretary received August 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808; FRL-9932-50-Region of Commerce for Export Administration, Bu- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 6] received August 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 reau of Industry and Security, Department Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- of Commerce, transmitting the Department’s Commerce. 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy final rule — Update to List of Countries 2734. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Commerce. Where Persons in the United States May Re- latory Management Division, Environmental 2742. A letter from the Director, Regu- quest Department of Defense Assistance in Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- latory Management Division, Environmental Obtaining Priority Delivery of Contracts cy’s final rule — Propylene glycol Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [Docket No.: 150720623-5623-01] (RIN: 0694- monomethyl ether; Exemption from the Re- cy’s Major final rule — Carbon Pollution AG68) received September 2, 2015, pursuant quirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ-OPP- Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 2015-0143; FRL-9932-06] received August 31, Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on For- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0602; FRL-9930-65-OAR] eign Affairs. by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- (RIN: 2060-AR33) received September 11, 2015, 2750. A letter from the Assistant Secretary mittee on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by for Export Administration, Bureau of Indus- 2735. A letter from the Director, Regu- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- try and Security, Department of Commerce, latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Energy and Commerce. transmitting the Department’s final rule — Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2743. A letter from the Director, Regu- Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity cy’s final rule — Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide latory Management Division, Environmental List [Docket No.: 150604505-5505-01] (RIN: Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0114; FRL- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 0694-AG65) received September 4, 2015, pursu- 9931-18] received August 31, 2015, pursuant to cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry Foreign Affairs. and Commerce. and Standards of Performance for Portland 2751. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2736. A letter from the Director, Regu- Cement Plants; Correction [EPA-HQ-OAR- for Export Administration, Department of latory Management Division, Environmental 2011-0817; FRL-9933-76-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AQ93) Commerce, transmitting the Department’s Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- received September 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 final rule — Revisions to License Exception cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Availability for Consumer Communications mulgation of Implementation Plans; Ari- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Deceives and Licensing Policy for Civil Tele- zona; Phased Discontinuation of Stage II and Commerce. communications-related Items Such as In- Vapor Recovery Program [EPA-R09-OAR- 2744. A letter from the Director, Regu- frastructure Regarding Sudan: Correction 2014-0256; FRL-9927-14-Region 9] received Au- latory Management Division, Environmental [Docket No.: 150720622-5622-01] (RIN: 0694- gust 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- AG63) received September 8, 2015, pursuant 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on For- Commerce. Hampshire; Nonattainment New Source Re- eign Affairs. 2737. A letter from the Director, Regu- view and Prevention of Significant Deterio- 2752. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- latory Management Division, Environmental ration Program [EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0796; ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0862; A-1-FRL-9933-92-Re- month periodic report on the national emer- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation gion 1] received September 11, 2015, pursuant gency with respect to Venezuela that was de- of Implementation Plans; Georgia: Changes to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law clared in Executive Order 13692 of March 8, to Georgia Fuel Rule and Other Miscella- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy 2015, as required by Sec. 401(c) of the Na- neous Rules [EPA-R04-OAR-2015-0161; FRL- and Commerce. tional Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and

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A letter from the Deputy Assistant [Docket No.: USCG-2015-0705] (RIN: 1625- democratic processes or institutions in Administrator for Regulatory Programs, AA08) received September 8, 2015, pursuant Zimbabwe that was declared in Executive NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Order 13288 of March 6, 2003, as required by tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- Sec. 401(c) of the National Emergencies Act, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final portation and Infrastructure. 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and Sec. 204(c) of the Inter- rule — Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of 2770. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, national Emergency Economic Powers Act, Mexico, and South Atlantic; Coastal Migra- U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant to Executive tory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico Security, transmitting the Department’s Order 13313 of July 31, 2003,; to the Com- and Atlantic Region; Framework Amend- temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Carly’s mittee on Foreign Affairs. ment [Docket No.: 140819687-5583-02] (RIN: Crossing; Outer Harbor, Gallagher Beach, 2754. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 0648-BE40) received August 31, 2015, pursuant Buffalo, NY [Docket No.: USCG-2015-0717] ment of the Treasury, transmitting a six- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law (RIN: 1625-AA00) received September 8, 2015, month periodic report on the national emer- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Nat- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by gency with respect to Ukraine that was de- ural Resources. Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- clared in Executive Order 13660 of March 6, 2763. A letter from the Director, Office of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 2014, as required by Sec. 401(c) of the Na- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- ture. tional Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 2771. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Sec. 204(c) of the International Emergency mitting the Administration’s temporary rule U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c); to — Fisheries of the Economic Exclusive Zone Security, transmitting the Department’s the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Off Alaska; Groundfish Fishery by Non- temporary final rule — Safety Zone; Whis- 2755. A letter from the General Counsel, Rockfish Program Catcher Vessels Using key Island Paddleboard Festival and Race; Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Trawl Gear in the Western and Central Regu- Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH [Docket No.: Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — latory Area of the Gulf of Alaska [Docket USCG-2015-0716) (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Default Investment Fund received Sep- No.: 140918791-4999-02] (RIN: 0648-XE099) re- September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived August 31, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Oversight and Sec. 251; to the Committee on Natural Re- tation and Infrastructure. 2772. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Government Reform. sources. 2756. A letter from the General Counsel, 2764. A letter from the Deputy Assistant U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Administrator for Operations, NOAA Fish- Security, transmitting the Department’s Board, transmitting the Board’s final rule — eries Service, Office of Protected Resources, temporary final rule — Safety Zone, Swim Criminal Restitution Orders received Sep- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- Around Charleston; Charleston, SC [Docket tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tration, transmitting the Administration’s No.: USCG-2015-0276] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, final rule — Takes of Marine Mammals Inci- ceived September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Oversight and dental to Specified Activities; U.S. Navy 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Government Reform. Training and Testing Activities in the Mar- tation and Infrastructure. 2757. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- iana Islands Training and Testing Study curement Executive, Office of Acquisition 2773. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Area [Docket No.: 140211133-5621-01] (RIN: U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Policy, General Services Administration, 0648-BD69) received August 28, 2015, pursuant Security, transmitting the Department’s transmitting the Administration’s summary to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law final rule — Special Local Regulation; presentation of final rules — Federal Acqui- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Nat- Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix; Gulf of sition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Cir- ural Resources. Mexico, Sarasota, FL [Docket No.: USCG- cular 2005-84; Introduction [Docket No.: FAR 2765. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial 2015-0216] (RIN: 1625-AA08) received Sep- 2015-0051, Sequence No.: 4] received Sep- Conference of the United States, transmit- tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting a Judicial Conference determination 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, that former United States District Judge Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Oversight and Mark E. Fuller (M.D. Ala.) has engaged in tation and Infrastructure. Government Reform. conduct for which consideration of impeach- 2774. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 2758. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- ment may be warranted, pursuant to 28 U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland curement Executive, Office of Acquisition U.S.C. 355(b)(1); to the Committee on the Ju- Security, transmitting the Department’s Policy, General Services Administration, diciary. temporary final rule — Safety Zone; TriMet transmitting the Administration’s final rule 2766. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Tilikum Crossing Bridge Fireworks Display, — Federal Acquisition Regulation; EPEAT U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Willamette River, Portland, OR [Docket No.: Items [FAC 2005-84; FAR Case 2013-016; Item Security, transmitting the Department’s USCG-2015-0510] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received I; Docket 2013-0016, Sequence 1] (RIN: 9000- temporary final rule — Safety Zone, James September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AM71) received September 8, 2015, pursuant River; Newport News, VA [Docket No.: 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law USCG-2015-0701] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Over- September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tation and Infrastructure. sight and Government Reform. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2775. A letter from the Management and 2759. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of curement Executive, Office of Acquisition tation and Infrastructure. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Policy, General Services Administration, 2767. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- transmitting the Administration’s guide — U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland tives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Ac- Security, transmitting the Department’s Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-2048; Direc- quisition Circular 2005-84; Small Entity Com- temporary final rule — Safety Zone, Indian torate Identifier 2015-CE-015-AD; Amendment pliance Guide [Docket No.: FAR 2015-0051, River Bay; Millsboro, Delaware [Docket No.: 39-18230; AD 2015-16-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Sequence No.: 4] received September 8, 2015, USCG-2015-0563] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received ceived September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. form. tation and Infrastructure. 2776. A letter from the Management and 2760. A letter from the Acting Senior Pro- 2768. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of curement Executive, Office of Acquisition U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Policy, General Services Administration, Security, transmitting the Department’s ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- transmitting the Administration’s final rule temporary final rule — Safety Zones; Marine tives; British Aerospace Regional Aircraft — Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Events held in the Sector Long Island Sound Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-1744; Direc- Amendments [FAC 2005-84; Item II; Docket Captain of the Port Zone [Docket No.: USCG- torate Identifier 2015-CE-016-AD; Amendment No.: 2015-0052; Sequence No.: 3] received Sep- 2015-0646] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received Sep- 39-18231; AD 2015-16-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tember 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ceived September 8, 2015, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Oversight and Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Government Reform. tation and Infrastructure. tation and Infrastructure.

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2777. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- RADOR, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- Congress has authority to extend protec- trator for Procurement, Office of Procure- vania, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. SCALISE, tion to born-alive abortion survivors under ment, National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Mr. POMPEO, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. AUSTIN the Supreme Court’s Commerce Clause ministration, transmitting the Administra- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. YODER, Mr. precedents and under the Constitution’s tion’s interim rule — NASA Federal Acquisi- NEWHOUSE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, grants of powers to Congress under the Equal tion Regulation Supplement: NASA Capital- Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Protection, Due Process, and Enforcement ization Threshold (NFS Case 2015-N004) (RIN: LONG, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. JODY B. HICE Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment. 2700-AE23) received September 2, 2015, pursu- of Georgia, Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. LIPIN- By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public SKI, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. H.R. 3505. Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on RATCLIFFE, Mr. MESSER, Mr. DUNCAN Congress has the power to enact this legis- Science, Space, and Technology. of Tennessee, and Mr. ABRAHAM): lation pursuant to the following: 2778. A letter from the Chief Impact Ana- H.R. 3504. A bill to amend title 18, United The U.S. Constitution including Article 1, lyst, Office of Regulation Policy, Office of States Code, to prohibit a health care practi- Section 8. the General Counsel (02REG), Department of tioner from failing to exercise the proper de- By Mr. ENGEL: Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- gree of care in the case of a child who sur- H.R. 3506. ment’s final rule — Animals on VA Property vives an abortion or attempted abortion; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- (RIN: 2900-AO39) received September 2, 2015, the Committee on the Judiciary. lation pursuant to the following: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by By Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi: The bill is enacted pursuant to the power Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- H.R. 3505. A bill to amend the Homeland granted to Congress under the following pro- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. Security Act of 2002 to improve the manage- visions of the United States Constitution: 2779. A letter from the Chief, Publications ment and administration of the security Article I, Section 1; and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue clearance processes throughout the Depart- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1; Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only ment of Homeland Security, and for other Article I, Section 8, Clause 3; and rule — Application of the Cooperative and purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- Article I, Section 8, Clause 18. Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility curity. By Mr. GROTHMAN: Act [Notice 2015-58] received September 1, By Mr. ENGEL: H.R. 3507. 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added H.R. 3506. A bill to enable State and local Congress has the power to enact this legis- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- promotion of natural gas, flexible fuel, and lation pursuant to the following: mittee on Ways and Means. high-efficiency motor vehicle fleets; to the Aricle 1, Section 8, Clause 7. 2780. A letter from the Chief, Publications Committee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. HARRIS: and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue By Mr. GROTHMAN: H.R. 3508. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only H.R. 3507. A bill to designate the facility of Congress has the power to enact this legis- rule — Examination of returns and claims the United States Postal Service located at lation pursuant to the following: for refund, credit, or abatement; determina- 99 West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wis- Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the tion of tax liability (Rev. Proc. 2015-42) re- consin, as the ‘‘Lieutenant Colonel James Constitution of the United States. ceived September 1, 2015, pursuant to 5 ‘Maggie’ Megellas Post Office’’; to the Com- By Ms. LOFGREN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 3509. 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and form. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Means. By Mr. HARRIS (for himself, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: 2781. A letter from the Assistant Secretary MOONEY of West Virginia, and Mr. Article I, section 8 of the Consitution of for Legislation, Office of the Assistant Sec- BEYER): the United States. retary for Legislation, Department of Health H.R. 3508. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. RICHMOND: and Human Services, transmitting the De- enue Code of 1986 to allow an annual elective H.R. 3510. partment’s Report to Congress on ‘‘Small surcharge in lieu of estate tax, and for other Congress has the power to enact this legis- Rural Hospital Improvement Grant Program purposes; to the Committee on Ways and lation pursuant to the following: for Fiscal Year 2013’’, pursuant to Sec. Means. This bill is introduced pursuant to the 1820(g)(3)(F)(ii)(I) of the Social Security Act; By Ms. LOFGREN (for herself, Ms. powers granted to Congress under the Gen- to the Committee on Ways and Means. ESHOO, Mr. MASSIE, and Mr. eral Welfare Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 1), the WOODALL): Commerce Clause (Art. 1 Sec. 8 Cl. 3), and f H.R. 3509. A bill to authorize any office of the Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 Sec. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS the Federal Government which owns or oper- 8 Cl. 18). ates a parking area for the use of its employ- Further, this statement of constitutional Under clause 2 of rule XII, public ees to install, construct, operate, and main- authority is made for the sole purpose of bills and resolutions of the following tain a battery recharging station in the area, compliance with clause 7 of Rule XII of the titles were introduced and severally re- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Rules of the House of Representatives and ferred, as follows: Oversight and Government Reform. shall have no bearing on judicial review of By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona (for him- By Mr. RICHMOND: the accompanying bill. H.R. 3510. A bill to amend the Homeland self, Mr. FINCHER, Mr. COLLINS of Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary f Georgia, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. of Homeland Security to develop a cyberse- HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS curity strategy for the Department of Home- FARENTHOLD, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mrs. land Security, and for other purposes; to the Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors BLACKBURN, Mr. LOUDERMILK, Mr. Committee on Homeland Security. SHIMKUS, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. HUDSON, were added to public bills and resolu- By Mrs. LOWEY (for herself and Mr. Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. STEWART, Mr. tions, as follows: CRENSHAW): GOSAR, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. H.R. 25: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. H. Res. 419. A resolution recognizing the BRADY of Texas, Mr. WESTMORELAND, H.R. 140: Mr. WESTMORELAND. importance of frontline health workers to- Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of H.R. 265: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. ward accelerating progress on global health Texas, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. KELLY of H.R. 307: Ms. NORTON. and saving the lives of women and children, Mississippi, Mr. ROUZER, Mrs. WAG- H.R. 410: Mr. BEYER. and for other purposes; to the Committee on NER, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 470: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. Foreign Affairs. MULLIN, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ROE of H.R. 546: Mr. NEWHOUSE. Tennessee, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. SALMON, f H.R. 664: Ms. BASS. Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia, Mrs. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 692: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan and Mr. LOVE, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. KING of Iowa, STATEMENT GOODLATTE. Mr. OLSON, Mr. CARTER of Texas, Mr. H.R. 702: Mr. PERRY and Mrs. COMSTOCK. PITTS, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 721: Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. COSTA, Mr. FLORES, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. JOHNSON the Rules of the House of Representa- ZELDIN, and Mr. LAMBORN. of Ohio, Mr. PEARCE, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 816: Mr. SANFORD and Mr. ROONEY of MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. mitted regarding the specific powers Florida. STUTZMAN, Mr. KELLY of Pennsyl- granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 820: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. GIBSON, and vania, Mr. FLEMING, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. JOYCE, Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 918: Mr. LAMBORN. BABIN, Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. GUTHRIE, joint resolution. H.R. 953: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. STIV- Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. SMITH of Ne- By Mr. FRANKS of Arizona: ERS. braska, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. H.R. 3504. H.R. 973: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. CONAWAY, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. GOWDY, Congress has the power to enact this legis- DELAURO, Mr. BUCSHON, and Mrs. TORRES. Mr. YOHO, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. LAB- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 985: Mr. LAMBORN and Mr. TIPTON.

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H.R. 1062: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 2508: Mr. REED. H.R. 3498: Mr. LIPINSKI. H.R. 1148: Mr. WILLIAMS. H.R. 2515: Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. H.J. Res. 47: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 1188: Mr. LEVIN. LOFGREN, and Mr. PETERSON. H. Con. Res. 40: Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 1192: Mr. FORBES and Mr. TAKAI. H.R. 2516: Mr. WELCH. H. Con. Res. 50: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALO- H.R. 1197: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina and H.R. 2530: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of NEY of New York. Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. New Mexico. H. Res. 12: Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 1388: Mr. TROTT. H.R. 2646: Ms. LEE, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. H. Res. 289: Mr. POCAN. H.R. 1428: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. LONG, and Mr. DESAULNIER. H. Res. 402: Mrs. LOWEY. H.R. 1475: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. H.R. 2716: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. f LANGEVIN, and Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H.R. 2752: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 1523: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 2759: Ms. LOFGREN. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- H.R. 1608: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. H.R. 2764: Mr. LOWENTHAL. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- H.R. 1611: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. H.R. 2847: Mr. PAULSEN, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. ITED TARIFF BENEFITS H.R. 1644: Mr. FLEISCHMANN and Mr. KELLY HERRERA BEUTLER, and Mr. HONDA. of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2940: Ms. LOFGREN. Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or H.R. 1786: Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. BROWNLEY of H.R. 2973: Mr. KING of Iowa. statements on congressional earmarks, California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. AGUILAR, H.R. 2994: Mr. BEYER. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff Mr. FARR, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. ADAMS, and Mr. H.R. 3134: Mr. SCALISE, Mr. WILSON of benefits were submitted as follows: BLUMENAUER. South Carolina, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. H.R. 1834: Mr. NUGENT. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. LUETKE- OFFERED BY MR. UPTON H.R. 1901: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. MEYER, and Mr. HUELSKAMP. The provisions that warranted a referral to ADERHOLT. H.R. 3151: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. the Committee on Energy and Commerce in H.R. 2013: Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 3167: Mr. RIBBLE. H.R. 3134 do not contain any congressional H.R. 2023: Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. ASHFORD. H.R. 3188: Mr. ZINKE. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited H.R. 2043: Mr. HUFFMAN and Ms. GRAHAM. H.R. 3241: Mr. TED LIEU of California. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H.R. 2061: Mr. VARGAS, Mr. TAKAI, and Mr. H.R. 3296: Mr. GOSAR. XXI. CALVERT. H.R. 3302: Mr. GOSAR. f H.R. 2063: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 3310: Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. PALAZZO, H.R. 2096: Mr. COFFMAN. and Mr. COFFMAN. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 2121: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. H.R. 3314: Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. KING of HIMES, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. QUIGLEY, and Iowa, Mr. JONES, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. Under clause 3 of rule XII, Mr. FOSTER. ZINKE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. GOSAR, and Mr. 25. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 2191: Mr. HUFFMAN. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. District 6 City Councilman Don Zimmerman, H.R. 2205: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H.R. 3326: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Austin, TX, relative to urging Congress to H.R. 2315: Mr. HECK of Washington. H.R. 3327: Mr. REED. repeal 42 U.S.C. 418(f) which mandates par- H.R. 2318: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 3406: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. ticipation of local government employees in H.R. 2429: Ms. JUDY CHU of California . H.R. 3407: Mr. KING of Iowa. Social Security; which was referred to the H.R. 2494: Mr. PETERS and Mr. POCAN. H.R. 3442: Mr. REICHERT and Mr. MCCAUL. Committee on Ways and Means.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 No. 132 Senate The Senate met at 1 p.m. and was Ponder tragically lost his life in the ject it as well, if only Democratic Sen- called to order by the President pro line of duty this week. We are thinking ators would stop blocking the Amer- tempore (Mr. HATCH). of that 31-year-old Rineyville native ican people from even having a final f today in the Senate. We are praying for vote on one of the most consequential his family and for his friends. foreign policy issues of our time. PRAYER I know his fellow officers in the law Democratic Senators will have a The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- enforcement community feel the loss chance to vote on behalf of their con- fered the following prayer: and so do Kentuckians whom he stituents later today. Perhaps they Let us pray. worked every day to protect. So I ask will consider the President’s words I Gracious God, the center of our joy, the entire Senate community to join quoted earlier. It is from a 2010 speech we thank You for all the blessings we me in honoring Trooper Ponder. about ObamaCare. If the President was receive daily as gifts from You. Though f so insistent on ‘‘courage’’ and a ‘‘final we don’t deserve them, Your mercies up-or-down vote’’ back then on NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN provide for all our needs. ObamaCare, how can he justify block- Help our lawmakers this day to move Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, on ing a vote now on an issue of such im- from simply knowing about You into a a different matter, as the Senate con- mense magnitude as the Iran deal? It is vital relationship based on faith in the tinues debating President Obama’s deal part of a larger retreat to campaigning unfolding of Your loving providence. with Iran today, I think it is appro- instead of engaging on this important Inspire them to rely on Your love as priate to consider a quote from the issue, ad hominem attacks instead of they seek to live faithfully. President himself. Here is what he said: serious debate, campaign one-liners in- As You cleanse our hearts and keep I believe Congress owes the American peo- stead of intellectual arguments, and us clean, birth within us all a burning ple a final up-or-down vote. We need courage. simply ignoring reality when it be- desire to flee from all habitual and You know, in the end, this debate is about comes inconvenient. That is why you willful sin. far more than politics. see the President claiming ‘‘strong sup- We pray in Your merciful Name. When it comes to the Iran deal, you port of lawmakers and citizens’’ for his Amen. would have to say the President is Iran deal. f right. After all, do Senators think it is Well, here is what the Washington right for the world’s leading sponsor of Post’s Fact Checker had to say about PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE terror to be able to maintain an Amer- that: The President pro tempore led the ican-recognized nuclear program? Do Any way you slice it, it is difficult to sup- Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: Senators think it is right that this deal port the claim that there is ‘‘strong support’’ I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the would effectively subsidize Hezbollah, for the Iran deal among lawmakers and citi- United States of America, and to the Repub- Hamas, and Bashar al-Assad by chan- zens. This is clearly a case of winning ugly, lic for which it stands, one nation under God, neling literally billions of dollars to in the face of minority support among law- indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. their benefactors in Tehran? Do Sen- makers and increasing opposition among American citizens. f ators approve of a deal that would The White House certainly did better than leave Iran with an enrichment capa- RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY many analysts expected, since enough Demo- bility just as the Iranian leadership is crats supported the agreement to prevent a LEADER again calling for Israel’s destruction final Senate vote on the merits. And Obama The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. and praying for ours as well? It is hard avoided a veto fight. But that’s different SASSE). The majority leader is recog- to see how Senators could agree with than having ‘‘strong support’’ for the deal. nized. these things. That is the Washington Post Fact f Many Democratic colleagues, includ- Checker. ing the top Democrats on the Foreign So if Democrats share the President’s REMEMBERING STATE TROOPER Affairs Committees in both Houses of determination to ‘‘win ugly’’ on this JOSEPH PONDER Congress who are among the most fa- important issue, then they have suffi- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, Jo- miliar with the President’s deal with cient numbers to do that, apparently, seph Ponder was proud to be a Ken- Iran, have already come out in opposi- but I would remind my colleagues of tucky State police trooper. ‘‘He was tion. A strong bipartisan majority of something. This debate should not be eager and just absolutely loved his the House of Representatives voted to about a President who will leave office job,’’ is how a State police spokesman reject the deal. A strong bipartisan ma- in 16 months. It should be about where described him. jority of the Senate would vote to re- our country will be in 16 years.

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And history often riders on it and especially a Planned tions made by generations of Latinos, looks with disgust at causes built on fear, es- Parenthood rider that was talked Nevada and the United States would pecially if they go awry. about so much in the House. not be what we are today. This is an important moment for the I read in the paper today that there In Nevada, Hispanic influence and Democratic Party, but more impor- are 32 Republicans in the House who history is everywhere. Consider the tantly it is an important moment for have signed a letter to the Speaker name of my State and the name of our our country. Let’s stand up for the peo- saying they are not going to vote for most famous city. ‘‘Nevada’’ means ple we represent. Let’s allow them to anything unless it defunds Planned snow covered. ‘‘Las Vegas’’ means the vote on what is one of the most con- Parenthood. That is a nonstarter and meadows. Las Vegas, one of the most sequential foreign policy issues of our the Republican leader rightly has ac- famous cities in the world, has a His- age. knowledged that. I am glad the Repub- panic name. Today, more than one- f lican leader wants a clean continuing quarter of Nevada’s population is His- resolution instead of one that attacks panic. RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY Nationally, Latino Americans num- LEADER women’s health. I am disappointed by his refusal at ber nearly 60 million and are expected to make up to 60 percent of the popu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The this stage to negotiate with the White lation growth in coming decades. Democratic leader is recognized. House or any Democrats in the House America’s future depends on a strong f or in the Senate dealing with the budg- and prosperous Hispanic population. NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN et. We have a looming government That is why Democrats have fought shutdown. It is right before our eyes. Mr. REID. Mr. President, my friend hard for policies to protect Hispanic The Republican leader has already families and strengthen Hispanic com- the Republican leader, among other wasted far too much time dithering things, said he wanted an intellectual munities. We passed the Affordable and doing nothing on that. We know Care Act, which allows millions of argument. The outline he just gave has from experience 2 years ago that the nothing to do with intellectual credi- Latinos to have access to affordable Republicans actually did shut down the health care. Because of the Affordable bility. government for almost 3 weeks. For The agreement that was finalized Care Act, 4.2 million previously unin- months, we have overheard them call- sured Latinos now have health insur- last week dealt with one subject and ing for bipartisan budget negotiations. ance. An estimated 8.8 million Latinos one subject only: whether Iran should We have 9 session days left before the are newly covered for expanded preven- have a nuclear weapon, and that an- government shuts down. Now is the tive services, with no cost-sharing, in- swer was resoundingly no. That is what time to sit down—Democrats, Repub- cluding mammograms, colonoscopy it was all about. All the other rhetoric licans, getting the White House in- screenings, and immunization vaccines my Republican friend talked about is volved—and negotiate a bipartisan under the Affordable Care Act. not in keeping with what the agree- funding measure for the rest of the Democrats also passed the bipartisan ment is all about. He tried to make the year, but by the look of this week’s comprehensive immigration reform bill agreement that was finalized into schedule, the Republican leader doesn’t out of the Senate a couple years ago. something it isn’t. I would suggest in seem to be in any hurry to avoid a That legislation, which House Repub- the future, realistically, the Repub- shutdown. That is truly unfortunate. licans refused to consider, even though lican leader should be factual on what The Republican leader has not sched- it would have passed overwhelmingly— the agreement is between Iran and uled any budget votes today. Instead, all Democrats would have voted for it China, Russia, Great Britain, Germany, the Senate will waste precious time on and enough Republicans would have France, and the United States because another failed vote. And then what voted for it to be an overwhelming vic- what he just outlined has nothing to do comes next? What is the Republican tory—but it didn’t happen. The Repub- with what the actual facts are. leader’s plan for the rest of the week? licans refused to consider something f Political show votes on abortion that that protected families, reduced the GOVERNMENT FUNDING have nothing to do with keeping the deficit, and strengthened our national Federal Government open. There is no security. Mr. REID. Mr. President, it comes as reason why we can’t pass a bipartisan We also supported President Obama’s no surprise to anyone watching the funding measure as soon as possible— Executive actions, which, as we speak, Senate that the Republican leader and this week, even. But that depends on are protecting immigrant families I disagree on many things, but I was the Republican leader’s willingness to from the threat of deportation and tak- very glad to hear the Republican leader sit down and negotiate, and sooner ing criminals off the streets. Mean- say last week that he believes any gov- rather than later. Then, Congress can while, Republicans are doing every- ernment funding bill must be clean and move on to our next budget priority: thing in their power to undermine His- that using the appropriations process reversing sequestration and its harmful panic families. A person need only as a vehicle to attack women’s health cuts. watch 5 minutes of a Republican Presi- is, as he said, ‘‘an exercise in futility.’’ f dential debate to see how Republicans I am sure not everyone on his side of really feel about America’s Latino the aisle agrees with him, but there is HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH communities. Republicans are clam- no doubt it is the right thing to do. I Mr. REID. Mr. President, today, Sep- oring to amend the Constitution to re- agree that any budget deal must be tember 15, marks the beginning of His- peal birthright citizenship. Repub- clean; that is, no riders—nothing with panic Heritage Month, a celebration licans want to roll back President Planned Parenthood, nothing with re- that dates back to 1968. Obama’s Executive actions that are pealing what the Environmental Pro- This month also includes the anni- keeping families together and pre- tection Agency has done, no repealing versary of independence for many venting DREAMers from being de- what the Dodd-Frank bill put into ef- Latin American countries. Hispanic ported. fect to stop us from having another Heritage Month is an opportunity for Republicans are constantly attacking Wall Street meltdown, no riders deal- us as a nation to recognize, celebrate, the Affordable Care Act, which has cov- ing with immigration—just a clean and honor the history, culture, and ered 4.2 million previously uninsured continuing resolution for a short pe- contributions of America’s Latino com- Latinos with health insurance. Repub- riod of time to allow us to do a more munity. licans refuse to boost the minimum

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Democrats will con- number of speakers coming down to whelmingly in the House of Represent- tinue to fight for Latino families to talk about the deal that has been nego- atives something that puts sanctions help them tackle the challenges they tiated between the P5+1 countries— in place on Iran to try to bring them to face every day. China, Russia, Great Britain, Germany, the negotiating table. We did it four Today, as we celebrate the first day France, and the United States—and times. of Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Iran. What is before us today is some- I have to say that in almost every in- the many incredible contributions thing called a resolution of dis- stance, the administration pushed back Latino Americans make every day to approval. I know the procedures we against us putting sanctions in place. our Nation. We also recommit our- deal with sometimes here on the Sen- They said, ‘‘Oh, the other countries selves to protecting Hispanic families ate floor can be very confusing to the won’t be with us, and this will create and communities from the likes of public. We are going through a process problems.’’ What happened as a result Donald Trump and the Republican where we are trying to seek cloture. of us saying ‘‘No, we are going to sanc- Party and treating them with dignity Cloture is a vote where people decide tion Iran; we are going to do what we and respect because a prosperous whether they are going to end debate can to bring them to the table to end America needs a strong and thriving on a topic and move toward the final their nuclear program’’ was that the Hispanic community. vote, to cast their vote on the sub- other countries fell in line. They put in f stance of what is before us. place similar sanctions to the ones We had a similar type of vote before Congress put in place. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME we left on Thursday. We had 58 Sen- When we passed those four sets of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ators—a bipartisan majority—who sanctions, we gave the President some- the previous order, the leadership time wanted to move to a final vote. As a thing that is common, and that is is reserved. matter of fact, we had Senators from called a national security waiver, f both sides of the aisle on the floor for where, if a crisis came up, he had the some time debating the issue. It was HIRE MORE HEROES ACT OF 2015 ability to waive those sanctions if he one of the most sober, respectful de- thought it was in our country’s na- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under bates we have had since I have been in tional interest. the previous order, the Senate will re- the Senate. But a minority of the Sen- So when he decided to enter into an sume consideration of H.J. Res. 61, ators voted not to end the debate. In executive agreement around these ne- which the clerk will report. other words, that is what the general gotiations with Iran and bypass Con- The senior assistant legislative clerk public believes is a filibuster. And it gress, what he also decided he was read as follows: kept us from being able to move to a going to do is to use his national secu- A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) amending final vote. rity waiver to waive the sanctions Con- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt Because there has been some confu- gress put in place. employees with health coverage under sion, what I thought I would do is lay Some of us on this side of the aisle TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes out what exactly is happening here and realized that was very problematic, of determining the employers to which the how we got to this process. that because we brought Congress to employer mandate applies under the Patient Under our form of government, when the table and because we put the sanc- Protection and Affordable Care Act. the President enters into an inter- tions in place, we thought it was inap- Pending: national agreement, he decides as to propriate for the President to use the McConnell amendment No. 2640, of a per- whether that is going to be a treaty, national security waiver. fecting nature. which, as we know, requires a two- By the way, we realize now that he McConnell amendment No. 2641 (to amend- thirds approval by the Senate, or was going to put a national security ment No. 2640), to change the enactment whether it is something called a con- waiver in place for 81⁄2 years and come date. gressional-executive agreement, which to Congress 81⁄2 years down the road to McConnell amendment No. 2642 (to amend- is a little bit lower threshold, or waive those sanctions permanently. ment No. 2641), of a perfecting nature. whether it is just a pure executive McConnell amendment No. 2643 (to the lan- That would have been long after the es- guage proposed to be stricken by amendment agreement, in other words, the Presi- sence of this deal was done and over. No. 2640), to change the enactment date. dent himself has the ability, if he so So we were able to work with the McConnell amendment No. 2644 (to amend- decides, to enter into an executive other side of the aisle and pass a bill ment No. 2643), of a perfecting nature. agreement. One of the problems with that has put us in the position we are McConnell motion to commit the joint res- an executive agreement is that it in today, and that is allowing Congress olution to the Committee on Foreign Rela- doesn’t live beyond that President’s to weigh in before those congression- tions, with instructions, McConnell amend- term. ally mandated sanctions are waived. Of ment No. 2645, to change the enactment date. McConnell amendment No. 2646 (to (the in- When you invoke an executive agree- course, if those sanctions are not structions) amendment No. 2645), of a per- ment, what you are really doing is by- waived, then, in essence, the Iranian fecting nature. passing the buy-in of Congress. As a deal cannot go forward under the terms McConnell amendment No. 2647 (to amend- matter of fact, last week on the floor, that have been laid out. ment No. 2646), of a perfecting nature. I thought Senator FLAKE made one of A lot of people have said: Well, Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the most salient points that have been gress gave away authority. They en- the previous order, the time until 6 made; that is, since the President and abled the President to do this without p.m. will be equally divided between his team decided to cut out Congress entering into a treaty. the two leaders or their designees. and to attempt to do an executive That is totally untrue. The President Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest agreement, they made no attempt has the ability to decide to enter into the absence of a quorum and ask unani- whatsoever to get the buy-in of Con- an international arrangement through mous consent that the time be charged gress. That is why we have ended up in an executive arrangement, as he has equally. the situation we are in. done, if he so chooses. Now, again, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without When I realized that the President, problem with that is, it doesn’t stand objection, it is so ordered. through this process, was going to the test of time because the next Presi- The clerk will call the roll. enter into this agreement solely by dent can come in and alter that. The senior assistant legislative clerk himself—an executive agreement, As a matter of fact, this is the first proceeded to call the roll. which he has the ability to do—but time I can remember that Congress has

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Again, it was put in place be- unclassified, and it is paused for 60 ators were going to be able to express cause the President decided he wasn’t days while we go through this review themselves, in order to protect the going to cause this to be a treaty; he process, which we know ends—it is de- President from having to veto some- wasn’t going to ask for us to weigh in; batable because we don’t have all the thing that the majority of the Senate he wasn’t going to ask us on behalf of materials, but they would say it ends in a bipartisan way disapproves of, the American people to approve it; he this week. somehow or another, we have this proc- was going to do it himself and go di- So this process wouldn’t even be oc- ess underway. rectly to the U.N. Security Council. As curring if Congress hadn’t taken back I do wish to say to the leader of the a matter of fact, he has done that. As the authority that we took back from Senate that I appreciate very much the a matter of fact, they moved the imple- the President, put this pause in place, fact that up until this point, what he mentation date back so we could have and given ourselves the ability to ei- has agreed to do and has done is he has our chance of weighing in in this way. ther approve or disapprove—disapprove filled the tree—again, another term Certainly, we would love to have much in this case because many people be- that I am sure sounds very unusual to greater power and authority over this. lieve the President squandered this op- people who are watching the Senate So thank you to everyone here for portunity. Here we had brought this floor and don’t understand the process. putting the sanctions in place. Thank rogue nation to the table, had a boot What he has done is he has said: No— you for allowing us to weigh in. on its neck, its economy was suffering, up until this point anyway—we are not Let me remind people that if the and here we have this rogue nation going to have a bunch of amendments President had achieved the goals he set that somehow has ended up in a situa- that are tough for people to vote on; we out to end Iran’s nuclear program—in tion where the President and others are going to keep the debate to one other cases, he said dismantle Iran’s have negotiated to allow them not to topic, and that is the resolution of dis- nuclear program—what would be hap- end their program, which is what was approval. That is what this is for. pening on the floor today is there said in the beginning. So tonight, in a second effort, begin- would be an overwhelming, I would say By the way, let me just say that had ning at 6 o’clock this evening, we are unanimous vote in support of what the the President held to what he said on going to have a vote. The vote is going President did. But what is happening is the front end, which was that we are to be about whether—I mean, this is we have a bipartisan majority that op- going to end Iran’s nuclear program, what the essence of it is—it is about poses this. And even those people who what we would be having today is al- whether we should end the debate and have come out in support of this have most unanimous support for this agree- move to final passage. I think plenty of done so tepidly. They have talked ment. But instead they squandered people have had their say. Others are about all the problems in the agree- that opportunity—squandered it—and going to be coming to the floor today ment. As a matter of fact, now there is instead have agreed to allow them to to talk about the merits of this deal a huge push to try to come up with a industrialize their program and a and the demerits of this deal. But I Middle East policy because we know we whole host of other things that had would hope, again, that the minority, have none to push back against what is nothing to do with the nuclear file. which seems intent on trying to keep in this agreement. I am going to have more to say, but Let me go back to the process. The the President from getting a resolution I realize my good friend Senator President decided he was going to go of disapproval, which the majority of HOEVEN is here. I wish I had known 4 straight to the United Nations. Con- people in this body believe should be minutes ago he was here. I have gone 4 gress said: No, you are not going to do the case—in order to keep him from minutes into his time, and I yield the that. You are going to come to us, and having to veto the will of the Senate, a floor. we are going to decide whether we ap- minority of people here are keeping But I want to remind people in clos- prove or disapprove. that vote from taking place. ing: Had the President done what he So we have a lot of people out there. I close by thanking my friends on the said the goal of the negotiation was— Some, I guess, just don’t understand. other side of the aisle for two things. I to end their program—we would have Some, I think, do understand, but they actually want to thank everybody in unanimous support. Instead, we have a are trying to somehow or another cre- this body. Since 2010, four times the bipartisan majority that opposes this ate this narrative that Congress is ena- Senate has weighed in to put crippling bill, and we have a minority that has bling the President. The fact is, we sanctions on Iran. Those sanctions kept us, once, from being able to vote would have liked to have had more of a brought them to the table. That was up or down. I hope with tonight’s vote say in this. I would have liked for this something which was done in spite of that will not be the case. I hope we will to have been a treaty. But since the the fact that the administration was have the opportunity to send a resolu- President determines whether these pushing back. tion of disapproval to the President. I are treaties or executive agreements— Secondly, this body, with a vote of 98 know he has said he would veto that, and he decided in this case it was an to 1, passed the Iranian review act—in but I think it is important for us and executive agreement—again, what Con- short, now called Corker-Cardin. We the will of the body and the will of the gress has done is said no and taken passed that on a 98-to-1 basis knowing country to be heard, and for it to reach back a degree of authority. that the President was issuing a veto the President’s desk. Unfortunately, what is happening is threat up to 11⁄2 hours before the com- With that, I yield the floor. we have a minority of 42 Senators who mittee vote took place. When they re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have decided they are not going to alized they were going to be crushed— ator from North Dakota. allow an up-or-down vote. That is what I hate to use that word—overwhelmed Mr. HOEVEN. Mr. President, I rise to has happened. in that committee vote, they lifted voice my opposition to the Iran nuclear What was dismaying to me was that their veto threat about 11⁄2 hours before agreement and my support for the reso- during August the minority leader de- that took place. lution of disapproval. cided he was going to filibuster. I have But, again, on a 98-to-1 basis, this Although there are many arguments a lot of respect—I think people know body said: No, we want to weigh in. We related to President Obama’s agree- we have worked closely together in want to have the right to approve or ment with Iran, I would like to focus trying to make the Senate work here. disapprove. We want to pause. We want on the subject of sanctions. I think it But I was very disappointed that some- to see all of the documents. is important to consider why we sanc- how or another this was going to take By the way, we have had 12 hearings tioned Iran, what happens to our sanc- on sort of a Tammy Wynette feel to it, in the Foreign Relations Committee— tions if the deal is implemented, and if you will, that, you know, ‘‘We are 12—and all kinds of other one-on-one the prospects for snapping back sanc- going to stand by our man. We are not briefings. So we have had plenty of tions in the future.

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Yet ‘‘because we knew that it would hope- This agreement will provide Iran with these same supporters of the agree- fully help Iran dismantle its nuclear money to spend on its aggressive agen- ment believe sanctions could somehow program. That was the whole point of da across the Middle East. So one thing be reimposed if Iran cheats on the deal. the [sanctions] regime.’’ is clear—one thing is clear—the world’s Unfortunately, the procedures in the These were very serious and are very foremost state sponsor of terror and agreement make snapping back sanc- serious sanctions. According to the one of the worst violators of human tions very difficult. Under the terms of Treasury Department, sanctions re- rights on Earth will receive a huge the deal, it would take months to es- duced Iranian oil exports by 60 per- windfall of cash. tablish Iranian violations of the agree- cent—by 60 percent—from 2.5 million It is also clear Iran’s economy and its ment and put new sanctions back in barrels per day in 2012 to just over 1 military would be strengthened. As I place. Suppose Iran begins to cheat on million barrels per day in 2015. In 2014 said previously, Iran’s economy today the deal in a year or two. Under the alone, the Treasury Department be- is 20 percent smaller than it would terms of the agreement, it would take lieves Iran lost $40 billion in oil rev- have been without 4 years of sanctions. months to establish that Iran had vio- enue. Sanctions also blocked Iran from Four years from now, without sanc- lated the agreement and approve those accessing most of its billions in foreign tions, Iran’s economy will be larger new sanctions. That is hardly enough currency reserves. In short, Iran’s and the regime will have not only more of a threat to keep Iran from cheating, economy today is 15 to 20 percent financial strength but also more flexi- but more importantly, the deal permits smaller than it was projected to be bility to carry out its agenda. Iran to withdraw from the agreement if back in 2012. That flexibility will come at a very sanctions are reimposed. So snapping We know these sanctions were having opportune time for them. Five years back sanctions would effectively kill the desired effect because Iran decided into this agreement, the conventional the deal. Remember, they could kill to negotiate. The mullahs in Iran arms embargo will end, per the agree- the deal after they have already gotten would not have come to the bargaining ment, and it should be clear to all of us more than $100 billion. table if they are not feeling the effect that Iran will then have the money, The agreement makes it in Iran’s in- of our sanctions. The opportunity to the resources to buy arms at that terest to cheat on the deal knowing dismantle Iran’s nuclear program was point. Three years later, or a total of 8 sanctions either won’t be imposed or in sight, but then we let Iran off the years after the agreement is imple- will allow them to pocket the $100 bil- hook. We agreed to a negotiations mented, the ballistic missile embargo lion in sanctions relief, jump-starting process that gave Iran room to maneu- will be lifted. So in 5 years they can their nuclear program, before any kind ver. buy conventional weapons and within 8 of sanctions are reimposed. For this Instead of boxing them in with re- years they can buy advanced missile reason, I believe if the agreement goes lentless economic pressure, we offered technology. And restrictions on Iran’s into effect, it will very likely die slow- sanctions relief in return for nuclear program will begin to dis- ly from a thousand Iranian cuts, leav- mothballing Iran’s nuclear infrastruc- appear a few years later. ing behind a richer and nuclear-pow- Iran’s leaders are probably very ture for a few years. The end result is ered Iran. that the deal undermines the whole pleased with that timing. First, they Voting to support the deal essen- point of the sanctions regime. We insti- get sanctions relief, allowing them to tially means putting faith in Iran. It tuted sanctions to pressure Iran to dis- grow their economy. That growth will means believing that Iran will allow mantle its nuclear program, but this create the investment capital for con- the inspections to occur. It means be- agreement provides sanctions relief ventional arms purchases, which the lieving that Iran does not have any nu- and leaves the nuclear program intact. deal permits in 5 years. By then they clear facilities that we are unaware of. The terms of the agreement will give will be ready to acquire advanced bal- It means believing that Iran will keep Iran access to more than $100 billion lo- listic missile technology—ballistic its nuclear infrastructure without at- cated in frozen bank accounts. Some missiles the agreement allows Iran to tempting to build a nuclear weapon. estimates put that figure even higher. purchase in 8 years. The windfall Iran expects to receive In fact, because their nuclear pro- I don’t believe any of these things. from foreign investments will strength- gram will remain intact, at that point Why? Because over the last 15 years en Iran’s economy even further. Iran could opt out of the deal, finish Iran has blocked inspections, revealed But let us focus on the initial more developing a nuclear weapon, and the existence of secret nuclear sites than $100 billion in sanctions relief, mount it on a ballistic missile. In only when forced to, and pushed for a which is an enormous number. It is short, the President’s Iran agreement nuclear weapon even when claiming equivalent to 25 percent of Iran’s an- actually allows Iran a path to finance they only wanted a peaceful program. nual gross domestic product. For per- and develop an advanced nuclear weap- But it doesn’t have to be this way. spective, one quarter of U.S. GDP on. We could seek a stronger agreement. would amount to more than $4 trillion. Further, the agreement is not only We could make it clear that Iran does So you can see what a huge sum this is bad on its merits, it is a strategic mis- not have the right to nuclear weapons to Iran and how much it means to Iran take. It hurts our long-standing Middle and cannot be allowed to obtain them. and their economy and, ultimately, to East alliances and positions Iran to be We could return to our original goal, their military. One analyst even point- the dominant power in the Middle which was the dismantlement of Iran’s ed out that $100 billion for Iran in 2015 East. We know what Iran will do from nuclear program, instead of negoti- is roughly equivalent to the invest- a position of strength. It destabilizes ating away the leverage that sanctions ment the United States made across Yemen, Syria, and Iraq, foments ter- created. Europe over the 4-year Marshall Plan rorism against Israel, and opens the For these reasons, I cannot support to rehabilitate Europe after World War door for countries such as Russia and the President’s agreement with Iran. II. So you realize what a huge impact China to meddle in regional politics. Instead, I favor immediate additional this will have, what a huge benefit it is Even if Iran never developed a nuclear sanctions to pressure Iran to dismantle for Iran, for its economy, and for its weapon, the agreement will position its nuclear program, which was the ob- military. Iran to further undermine regional se- jective when the negotiations began. In short, handing Iran $100 billion curity for years to come. Leaving its We should not let Iran off the hook. gives the mullahs incredible flexibility. nuclear infrastructure in place only We should not throw away the leverage It is hard to imagine that Iran won’t makes things worse. we developed in recent years through

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Without Most significantly, that legislation of a quorum but also request that the objection, it is so ordered. which sets up that process passed over- time be equally divided. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, last whelmingly—as a matter of fact, I I yield to the Senator. week we experienced what I would think it was nearly unanimously—with The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- think was a dark day in the history of ator from Tennessee. the United States Senate where, on one not one Democrat in the Chamber vot- Mr. CORKER. It is my understanding of the most important national secu- ing against that legislation. that we are equally dividing the time. rity issues that has confronted the So having voted for legislation to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time country in the last 25 years—and per- create a process by which there would is equally divided, but quorum calls are haps longer—our friends across the be transparency and accountability, not equally divided unless requested. aisle, led by the minority leader, de- and rather than partisanship the na- Mr. HOEVEN. I ask unanimous con- cided to filibuster the resolution of dis- tional security interests of the country sent that the time during the quorum approval on the President’s nuclear would be elevated, our Democratic call be equally divided. deal with Iran. friends, listening to the White House, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without So everybody understands what that including the President of the United objection, it is so ordered. means. Rather than cast a vote either States, decided to block that very vote Mr. HOEVEN. I suggest the absence in favor or against the resolution of they had earlier agreed to have. of a quorum. disapproval, Democrats banded to- Ironically, the same day the minor- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The gether and decided not to have a vote. ity leader and his colleagues blocked clerk will call the roll. Presumably they did that for two rea- The bill clerk proceeded to call the sons: One is they didn’t want the per- the up-or-down vote on the resolution, roll. sonal accountability associated with he lambasted Republicans on this side Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I ask having to cast a vote for or against dis- of the aisle for ‘‘slowing down the leg- unanimous consent that the order for approval because they know at some islation,’’ and suggested we ought to the quorum call be rescinded. point Iran is going to continue its pat- move on to other matters. We could be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tern of misbehavior and people might well on our way to finishing this reso- objection, it is so ordered. come back and say: Why did you vote lution and moving on to other pieces of Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I have for this deal when in fact all the evi- legislation that we need to consider if an inquiry relative to the remaining dence pointed toward how bad a deal it in fact our Democratic friends would, time. was? consistent with their earlier vote, just I am not understanding what the The second reason I believe our allow us to have an up-or-down vote on quorum call time is doing relative to Democratic friends decided to fili- the resolution of disapproval, but I the splitting of time. buster the vote on the resolution of think what our Democratic friends The PRESIDING OFFICER. By prece- disapproval is they simply wanted to began to realize is this is an enor- dent, quorum calls are charged to the protect the President because they mously unpopular agreement between side that requests the quorum call, un- knew that had the resolution of dis- the President and the Ayatollah in less there is a request that the quorum approval passed, the President had Tehran. As a matter of fact, only 21 call be equally divided between the two threatened to veto the legislation. Hav- percent of the American people have sides. ing done so under that circumstance, said they want to see this deal be Mr. CORKER. And my understanding the President would in fact own this turned into a reality. Many of them are was that request was made and grant- bad deal. concerned, as am I, that rather than a ed; is that correct? As I said, it is a sad day when a polit- traditional treaty process that requires The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes, that ical party decides to put partisan con- two-thirds vote of the United States request was made and granted in this cerns ahead of the national security in- Senate, this has somehow become more particular request, but it only applies terests of the United States. This is es- of a political document rather than a to the particular request unless it is pecially true in light of the fact that legal document, binding only this made on the next quorum call request we voted just a short time earlier to President and the Iranian regime, or unless the unanimous consent would provide a mechanism for there to be under some circumstances, during the apply to all quorum calls. that up-or-down vote following debate remainder of the 16 months or so of Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I know and review. It also had the effect of President Obama’s Presidency. the public is greatly confused by clo- freezing the President’s ability to lift Almost 80 percent of the country has ture motions, and I will say, even as sanctions on Iran during that time- said they are not sold on the deal. the person in charge of the bill, I am frame. Their voices deserve to be heard, and This legislation, negotiated by the confused also, but I will let that stand, Members of Congress and the Senate chairman and ranking member of the and I thank the Chair. should be on record whether they are I know the next speaker we are hop- Foreign Relations Committee, was listening to the American people or ing to hear from will be Senator COR- called the Iran Nuclear Agreement Re- whether they are listening to the siren NYN at 2 p.m., Senator SCOTT at 2:20, view Act. This was not a partisan prod- song of the White House and a Presi- Senator BLUNT at 2:30, and then Sen- uct, nor should any of this debate be a dent who is focused on his legacy, to ator HELLER at 3 o’clock. I hope they partisan activity. It didn’t sneak the detriment of the national security will be down soon, and I will let the through the Chamber in the dark of of the United States. time be accruing against both sides by night. It wasn’t the product of closed- suggesting the absence of a quorum. door negotiations by one political Even supporters of this deal were I ask unanimous consent that during party against another. Rather, it was a some of its biggest critics. Yet these the period of time there is a quorum product of bipartisan concern over the are some of the same people who voted call, it be charged equally to both President’s deal with Iran and was spe- to filibuster an up-or-down vote on this sides. cifically designed to make sure Con- resolution of disapproval. Many of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gress had possession of all the relevant them made the case as well as or better objection, it is so ordered. documents that laid out this agree- than I could; that an agreement made Mr. CORKER. I suggest the absence ment between the President and the with a theocratic regime that con- of a quorum. Iranian regime. It would ensure a proc- tinues to call the United States the

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But with the future secu- cially when they all supported this Senator from New Jersey, as a prelude rity of our country hanging in the bal- process by which an up-or-down vote to his announcement that he would ance, we can’t just move on, and we would be facilitated. vote against the resolution of dis- can’t disregard the will of our own con- Later today my colleagues and I will approval, said: stituents or what common sense or our have another opportunity to move this With this deal, we are legitimizing a vast own investigation and inquiry tell us; bill closer to an up-or-down vote on the and expanding nuclear program in Iran. We that this deal is an unenforceable deal. merits of the President’s agreement are in effect rewarding years of deception, It ignores the fact that Iran remains with Iran. I hope the same senders who deceit, and wanton disregard for inter- the primary state sponsor of inter- clearly supported a thorough review of national law. . . . national terrorism. It releases about this deal will join me in moving this That is the junior Senator from New $100 billion of money that is going to bill forward so the American people Jersey on September 3, 2015. Does that help finance that proxy war against the can get the sort of debate they deserve sound like somebody who is for this United States and our allies that has about the No. 1 national security deal or against this deal? Well, miracu- been going on since 1979, when the Ira- threat affecting this generation of lously, this is from a Senator who nian regime came into power. Americans, and the American people voted not just for the deal but voted to Then there is the bogus verification can get the kind of accountability they even prohibit us from having an up-or- process. First of all, under the agree- deserve when it comes from their elect- down vote in the Senate. I couldn’t ment, 24 days’ notice along with var- ed officials casting a vote on their be- agree with these comments more. Our ious—the appeals process, which is a half on such an important agreement. colleague clearly understands the na- process that only Rube Goldberg would I yield the floor. ture of the regime and the pattern of have been able to devise. And then The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. troubling behavior characterized by there is the self-monitoring process. It PORTMAN). The Senator from South outright deception. Last week, al- is sort of like a selfie stick that the Carolina. though headlines emphasized the sup- Iranian regime is going to carry Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I watched port of several of our Democratic col- around, where they conduct their own in absolute amazement as the Obama leagues for the President’s deal, it was test on their military sites, and then administration attempted to justify clear that many of them harbored deep they turn that over to the IAEA—the what is clearly a misguided gamble and reservations—and those reservations International Atomic Energy Agency— a bad deal with Iran. We saw the signs are entirely justified. at the front gate because the so-called of how bad this deal was almost imme- Here is a comment of the senior Sen- independent monitoring agency will diately, as during the same speech in ator from Oregon, who said: not even have access to the military which he announced the deal, the This agreement with the duplicitous and sites where breakouts in violation of President threatened to veto any legis- untrustworthy Iranian regime falls short of this agreement are most likely. It is lation that opposed it. I have been a what I had envisioned. . . . hardly one that gives you confidence business owner. When you lead with that is going to be conducted with any This statement was made on Sep- threats, you typically are covering for sort of integrity. Then there is the dra- tember 8, 2015, by somebody who said a very bad deal, because when you are matic change in U.S. policy. they were going to vote against the building support for your product—in resolution of disapproval but in fact When Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke to a joint session of Congress a this case the Iran deal—you don’t tell filibustered our ability to have an up- the folks you are talking to who dis- or-down vote on the resolution itself, couple of months ago, he said it used to be U.S. policy to deny Iran a nuclear agree with you that they are crazy. and I couldn’t agree with the state- weapon, but this agreement, as he cor- That is simply something you don’t do ment quoted from the senior Senator rectly points out, paves the way to a when you have confidence in the deal. from Oregon any more. This is not ex- nuclear weapon. Again, this is not a ra- If you are leading with threats, you actly a resounding endorsement. tional actor on the international stage. are showing your hand. The President Then there is the senior Senator This is an extremist regime—a theo- is trying to bluff by holding a 2, a 5, an from Connecticut, who said, on Sep- cratic regime—driven by a desire to 8, and a 10, and we didn’t even bring a tember 8, before he announced his wipe Israel off the map and to conduct fifth card to the table. I use a poker agreement with the President’s nuclear this proxy war against the United reference because that is exactly what deal: States and our allies as the primary the President of the United States is This is not the agreement I would have ac- sponsor of international terrorism. But doing—gambling with our security, cepted at the negotiating table. . . . then there is the final insult to injury. gambling with Israel’s security, and, I presume by saying that, that means Just as our Democratic colleagues fili- frankly, gambling with the future of he would have rejected it. But yet, bustered the opportunity to have any the Middle East. He was also gambling again, deferring to the President and real accountability with an up-or-down that his National Security Advisor, deferring to the leadership of the vote in the Senate, we learned that the Susan Rice, would not admit that the Democratic leader in the Senate, not Supreme Leader in Iran has insisted Iranian Government would use re- only did the Senator who made that that the Iranian Parliament have the sources from lifting the sanctions to statement indicate his approval of the final vote and say-so on the deal in fund terrorists, but as we saw on CNN deal, this Senator voted to block an up- Iran. with Wolf Blitzer, she did. He was gam- or-down vote on the deal in the Sen- Try to fix that picture in your mind. bling that his own Press Secretary ate—in other words, participated in the The Iranian regime—the main, prin- would not tell us that we should trust filibuster of this vote. cipal state sponsor of international ter- the Iranian Government because they (Mr. SCOTT assumed the Chair.) rorism, a theocratic regime determined would use ‘‘common sense’’ and use This debate is one the American peo- to wipe Israel off the map and conduct sanctions relief to help their economy ple deserve to hear. I know the press, war against what they call the Great and to help the Iranian people, but he as they typically do, likes to keep Satan, the United States—will have a did—even though we have seen no signs score and move on to other things, but chance for an up-or-down vote, but our whatsoever previously that the Iranian this is one the American people deserve Democratic colleagues have blocked an Government cares about actually help- to hear, and it is one they have de- up-or-down vote in the U.S. Senate. ing the Iranian people, and their hor- manded—and, frankly, from what they That ought to be deeply troubling to rific record on human rights has only know so far, they don’t like this deal. anyone who cares about the Senate and worsened in recent years. Twenty-one percent have said they ap- any sort of sense of democratic ac- The President is gambling that he prove of it. countability. could use international pressure to

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It made me glad that I get Putin put Russian troops and tanks in worse the deal gets. The longer the to sit by him on the Senate floor and Syria. American people have to learn about hear the reasons—and they are good Every American President since the deal, the stronger their opposition and they have been repeated many President Truman—I am standing at becomes to the deal. times—about why this is not a way for- one of the desks President Truman There is not much good news as we ward for the United States. It is not a used as a Senator on the floor, and it look at this deal, as we look at the way forward for the Middle East. In has his name carved in it. In 1946 Presi- polling information 2 to 1 in opposition fact, Senator SCOTT did a great job dent Truman did whatever was nec- to the deal, the American people. Yet talking about what was in the deal, but essary to force the Soviets out of Iran. the President refers to those on the op- what wasn’t in the deal was what the Every other President until now has posite side of the deal as crazies—refer- President said would be there when the done whatever was necessary to keep ring to the American people, the vast negotiations started. the Russian influence in the Middle majority of those folks around our When the negotiations started, the East to a minimum. The Russians are country, so many of us, almost unani- administration said Iran would never building a base and unloading equip- mously on the Republican side and be allowed to have nuclear weapons, ment right now. Why are things hap- even some good friends on the left. that we would find out everything Iran pening now? Because they think they As I said earlier, the President gam- had ever done to try to develop nuclear can get away with it. That is the Rus- bles with our security, and we have weapons, that we would have any- sian reset. The Chinese—the Asian seen how bad his hand truly is. As I where, anytime inspections, and the pivot—are building an island on an suggested, he has a 2, a 5, an 8, and a sanctions would only be lifted when atoll in the South China Sea that is 10—a 2 because Iran will be able to dou- real progress was made in those first within striking range of the Phil- ble their oil exports and therefore dou- three areas. That was the framework. ippines. Why? Because they think they ble their oil revenues, increasing by That was what we were negotiating for. can get away with it. more than 1 million barrels a day—in None of those things happened. None of The more we look at the con- other words, $15 to $20 billion of addi- those things are in this agreement. sequences of the agreement, the more tional revenue to fund nefarious behav- I think the question that you, I, and we wonder about it. Why aren’t we able ior in the Middle East. That is more others in the Senate are hearing from to stop it? No future administration is terrorism in the Middle East; a 5 be- people, when we are home and when we bound by it. For weeks now on this cause, without any question, in year 5 are talking to people about this agree- floor and around the country, people of the deal they gain access to more ment is, Is the Congress giving away have talked about the destabilizing im- weapons as the weapons embargo is its power? How is it possible that some- pact this agreement will have on the lifted; an 8 because in year 8 of the deal thing like this could happen and the Middle East and the world, and the Iran will be able to purchase ballistic majority of the Congress couldn’t do only administration that is bound by it missiles; and a 10—yes, a 10—because in anything to stop it? Of course, the is this one. It is not a treaty. If it were year 10 Iran can begin installing ad- other question is, Is the President giv- a treaty, as it should be, we would be vanced centrifuges for enriching ura- ing away the power of the United voting in the Senate on a treaty and nium. Simply put, this deal legitimizes States of America to lead? two-thirds of the Senators would have Iran’s nuclear program and guarantees I think it is as clear from this agree- to approve the treaty and the next ad- a timeline for Iran to secure the bomb. ment as it is so many other things that ministration would be bound by it as If Congress signs off on this deal, we leading from behind doesn’t work. A well. can all take a big red pen and mark on view that the United States of America When Presidential candidates say ‘‘I our calendars almost the exact day is just any other country in the world will reverse this the first day,’’ they that Iran will have a nuclear weapon. is not a view that leads to a peaceful, absolutely can reverse it the first day. This isn’t a Republican or Democratic more stable world. In fact, our friends What kind of policy is that to put in issue. Just listen to some of the quotes don’t trust us and our enemies aren’t place, a policy that has this kind of de- from my friends on the other side of afraid of us in a world where there is stabilizing effect without even a sense the aisle: ‘‘The JCPOA, or Joint Com- vast agreement there are more poten- that the United States for the long prehensive Plan of Action, legitimizes tial bad things that could happen from term is committed to it? Iran’s nuclear program.’’ more potential places than any time I am sure the President believes that Another quote: ‘‘Whether or not the ever before. That is not just Repub- by the time he leaves, every other supporters of the agreement admit it, licans; that is the Chairman of the President would surely want to keep this deal is based on ‘hope’—hope is a Joint Chiefs of Staff, that is the Direc- this agreement. But I don’t know how part of human nature, but unfortu- tor of National Intelligence, and that is one could listen to this debate and nately it is not a national security the head of the CIA. They all come up think that. It does dramatically strategy.’’ with that same conclusion. change the Middle East. Neighboring And, finally, ‘‘To me, the very real We look at the President’s foreign countries don’t trust Iran, and they risk that Iran will not moderate and policy, that this is just one symptom will want to have whatever weapons will, instead, use the agreement to pur- of—remember the redline in Syria that Iran has. sue its nefarious goal is too great.’’ if the Syrians do this, we are going to Senator SCOTT just made the point— In what the administration would do that? The Syrians did what we said and made it well—that you can circle call an exchange for this, we see the we wouldn’t allow them to do. Basi- the date on the calendar of when Iran economic sanctions will be lifted, arms cally, we didn’t do much of anything. is likely to have a nuclear weapon if embargoes will be lifted, and Iran will In fact, what happens is that when the this agreement goes forward, and more have more money and more dangerous United States of America takes that importantly, the hope that maybe the weapons to route to groups like kind of position and does not move for- government would change—it might, Hezbollah and insurgents in Iraq—both ward, Assad is emboldened. I think the but that won’t keep the neighbors from groups responsible for the deaths of latest number of Syrians who have deciding they have to defend them- many American soldiers. That is not a been killed by Assad is now around selves. gamble; that is the wrong direction at 250,000 people, from chemical weapons As if the 1994 agreement with North the wrong time, the wrong deal, and to barrel bombs, to every way they can Korea wasn’t bad enough—they had a absolutely, positively, unequivocally think of to massacre their own popu- missile announcement today, I believe,

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I cheat. here is what we believe the President have had people ask me: What are you Even though Iran is theoretically on and the country should do, but we are guys doing? Why can’t you get the for- a 12-month clock, it might not be 12 going to give the President national se- eign policy of the country under some months from the day they say: We are curity waiver authority. That is the control? now going into full weapons mode and authority the President has decided to I have wondered several times wheth- 12 months from now we will have one. use without congressional approval, er we would have been better off going So even if Iran were to change its without changing the law. He has de- forward without it. As I have thought mind, we will have three or four coun- cided he is going to waive these sanc- about that, it does seem to me that the tries in a very short period of time, in tions and the Congress could weigh in Corker-Cardin bill has produced a num- my view, that will have nuclear weap- again in about 2023—if the President ber of things, and one of those is that ons and nuclear weapons capability had totally had his way. we have 60 days of debate that we that don’t have it right now. What are we doing here? The Presi- wouldn’t have had otherwise. When We met with Secretary of State John dent of the United States is about to would the Congress have gotten to Kerry at the Munich Security Con- prop up the No. 1 state sponsor of ter- weigh in? Eight years from now. We ference in 2014—a conference a handful rorism in the world. That is an inargu- would have had the debate 8 years from of Senators normally go to, and I went able point. Nobody argues that Iran is now. We have had 60 days of debate. to that conference that year. John not the No. 1 state sponsor of terrorism Well over 50 percent of the people in Kerry said: We will be able to know ev- in the world. They clearly look strong- the country are opposed to going for- erything the Iranians are doing. We er at the end of this deal than they did ward with this deal. Only about 21 per- will be able to monitor this with such at the beginning because they are cent are for going forward. detail that there is no way they will be stronger. This process has produced bipartisan able to do anything we don’t know The President of the United States is opposition to a bad deal. Senator about. about to release billions of dollars that CARDIN, a top Democrat on the Foreign At the time, I said to Secretary the No. 1 state sponsor of terrorism in Affairs Committee, and Senator Kerry: Even if that is true—and I said the world can use for terrorist causes, MENENDEZ, the other most knowledge- I don’t believe that will be true—you with the support of a minority of the able Democrat on foreign affairs, Sen- won’t be able to contain enrichment. Congress—not only a minority of the ator SCHUMER, and Senator MANCHIN Once you let Iran do this, other coun- Congress, but that minority happens to voted with the 54 Republicans. So 58 tries that are perfectly happy with all be on one side. There is nothing like Senators don’t want this to happen, where they are right now will feel as if this in the post-war history of the and 60 percent of the House of Rep- they have to do the same thing. There country where the country stepped for- resentatives are opposing this agree- are well over one dozen countries that ward in this way on this big of an issue. ment. The White House would have have nuclear power that don’t do what Not only is a majority against it, but a liked to have Congress have a say al- we are about to allow Iran to do. We bipartisan majority is opposed to it. A most a decade from now. have been able to control this because partisan minority is blocking the Con- We have had our say, and we should the world has understood that it need- gress from even having a vote while a have our vote. We should be allowed to ed to be controlled, but we are now at bipartisan majority wants to vote, and put this bill on the President’s desk, the beginning of letting this get out of they want to vote to disapprove this and if he wants to veto it and defend control. deal. Even then the President could that veto, that is how this process What is the vote all about? It is not still veto the disapproval, but the should work. a treaty. Why are we voting at all if it President doesn’t want to do that. The I hope there is still a chance that two doesn’t bind the next administration? President doesn’t want this on his more of our colleagues will step for- Why are we having a debate if the ad- desk. ward and say: While I am going to be ministration would like to have the I think I read the stories the other on the other side of the final vote, I Congress involved in about 2023? That day when we for the first time couldn’t think the Congress should vote. We had was another great comment that was get the 60 Senators necessary to have 98 Members vote for this bill that said often made before the law was passed the vote. The White House announce- Congress should vote to either approve to allow us to do what we are doing ment was something like this: The con- or disapprove this agreement. Let’s today. They said: Well, Congress will gressional vote today ensured that the have that vote, and let’s have that vote eventually have to be involved because President’s Iranian deal would go for- today. eventually they will decide whether to ward. The whole time, my concern I yield the floor. extend the sanctions regime. about this process is that by not stop- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- By the way, the one that went into ping it, somehow it would look as if the ator from Mississippi. effect in 2013 is on the books until 2023. Congress was for it. We may not be Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, I agree So the ideal day for the Congress to be able to stop it, but I can guarantee with the distinguished Senator from involved was about 7 years after the that Congress is not for it, and any- Missouri in every respect, and I hope administration left office. That would body who has been paying attention we get our wish to have that meaning- have been the involvement we would knows that. ful vote later on today. have had if Congress had not stepped A question I think we can ask our- I thought I would take a few mo- up and said: We are going to insist that selves: Would Congress and the country ments to explore a history lesson. Ed- we get involved. be better off without this poor sub- mond Burke once famously said: In 2006 Congress took back some of stitute for overseeing a meaningful for- ‘‘Those who don’t know history are the authority—this is not the first Con- eign policy? This is clearly not pro- destined to repeat it.’’ I think most gress to lose authority to the Presi- ducing the kind of result a democracy people agree with that statement, dent—the President had, and we put should produce in foreign policy. I which is why we find so many vari- into law the sanctions that had been think one could argue that it is a weak ations of that quote. One of my favor- imposed by the President at that time. response. But why did it have to hap- ite variations is by Mark Twain: ‘‘His- We made them not just President pen? tory doesn’t always repeat itself, but it Bush’s idea but a law. I was there when I cosponsored the initial bill that re- does rhyme.’’ that was negotiated, and one of the quired Congress to approve the deal, I think the history of events leading things we did when we negotiated that but, of course, a piece of legislation has up to World War II is an appropriate

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Munich has been cited speak to us today? abandoning its goal: the complete numerous times in opinion pieces Let’s look at the parallels. At Mu- elimination of Israel from the map. about the Iran agreement, and it has nich, Britain and France abandoned a And this bad deal gives them the been mentioned on both sides of the de- steadfast ally. Similarly, today’s wherewithal to do just that: a $100-bil- bate in this Chamber. Furthermore, we agreement has been reached over the lion stimulus. The lifting of sanctions, have been cautioned, even scolded by strenuous objections of Israel, our which the United States and our eager various opinion-makers around the most reliable partner in the Middle European allies have agreed to, will ex- country that we dare not make com- East. I must emphasize that this oppo- pand Iran’s gross domestic product by parisons between Munich and the cur- sition comes not only from the current roughly one-fifth, not to mention relief rent situation. In this view, even utter- Prime Minister and his Likud gov- from sanctions on deadly conventional ing the words ‘‘Neville Chamberlain’’ erning majority, but also from his op- weapons and ballistic missiles. or ‘‘Munich’’ brings to mind such pain- ponents in previous elections—from In 1938, Chamberlain said, ‘‘Peace for ful memories from the dark past that virtually every point on Israel’s polit- our time.’’ We may wish he had been we simply should not go there. I do not ical spectrum, from labor and from correct, but such an outcome was so agree. If history does rhyme, perhaps it center-left voices. Here is the near unlikely, the deal so risky and ill-ad- is helpful to examine history and look unanimous outcry from our Israeli vised, that it was merely a wish, albeit for parallels today. friends: Iran poses an existential threat a dangerous and deadly wish. For those who may not have recently to Israel, and this bad deal makes mat- In 2015, Secretary John Kerry has studied the years leading up to World ters worse. It makes us less safe. It called the current deal ‘‘a plan to en- War II, let’s review the Munich Agree- makes our friends, our neighbors less sure that Iran does not ever possess or ment. In September of 1938, Hitler’s ag- safe. acquire a nuclear weapon.’’ Did my col- gression was fully underway. In his As the whole world watched, the Mu- leagues hear that: Not just for our time sights at the moment was Czecho- nich agreement sent a chilling message or for a decade, but never, according to slovakia. Leaders met in Munich, Ger- to the rest of Europe and to the rest of the distinguished Secretary of State. many, in an ostensible effort to avoid the world about what could now be ex- President Obama says this agreement war. Those leaders were Adolf Hitler pected from France and England. marks ‘‘one more chapter in this pur- suit of a safer, more helpful, and more himself, French Prime Minister Today, our Sunni Arab friends in the hopeful world.’’ Such statements have Edouard Daladier, Italian dictator Be- Middle East are mystified and dis- a familiar and troubling ring. Such nito Mussolini, and Britain’s Prime mayed by this Iran deal. Understand- words could have been uttered in 1938. Minister Neville Chamberlain. The ably, their public reaction has been And I wonder if Mr. Chamberlain’s fol- agreement they announced with much guarded and even muted. Most are lowers ever said, in defense of the fanfare at the end of September 1938 hedging their bets, but make no mis- Prime Minister’s action: This isn’t a was that Nazi Germany would be given take, this is not the strong anti-pro- very good deal, but what other agree- control of the German-speaking por- liferation nuclear agreement they had ment is out there? What other choice tion of Czechoslovakia, known by some hoped for. do we have? I am willing to bet some This current deal and the Munich as the Sudetenland. In return, Hitler people actually said that. The other deal are also similar when we consider agreed to stop his advance and to not choice might have been to stand up the history and behavior of the parties make war. Against the backdrop of all against a murderous bully, to stand by to the agreements. Like Hitler, the of Germany’s aggression to date, of its a friend. violations of the Versailles treaty, the current Iranian regime has repeatedly This resolution of disapproval is not Fuhrer gave his solemn assurance in demonstrated that they have evil moti- just an opportunity to sound off. It has writing that there would be no more vations and that they cannot be trust- not been about sending a message. This expansionist activity. ed. Consider the most recent activities procedure was designed, as the distin- We all know that upon his return to and pronouncements of the Iranian Su- guished Senator from Missouri said be- London, Chamberlain announced tri- preme Leader and his team. fore me, as the only way to prevent a umphantly that there would be ‘‘peace This deal has been made with a re- bad Iran deal from actually going into for our time.’’ The bold headline across gime that still leads cheers saying effect. We always realized it would the top of the Daily Express displayed ‘‘Death to America’’ and believes in the take a bipartisan majority to succeed. the word ‘‘peace’’ with an exclamation destruction of the Jewish State. The There are currently 58 Democrats and point. mullahs, the ayatollahs, and the people Republicans who are willing to say offi- Of course, a number of wise people in charge of Iran have shown no indica- cially to the President: Start over and immediately saw the false dream for tion that they are trustworthy. Aya- get our Nation a better deal. We, frank- what it was. Soon after, Winston tollah Khamenei last month published ly, need nine more courageous Sen- Churchill rose in passionate opposition a new book that once again makes it ators to step forward and say no to this on the floor of Commons. He first made explicit that it is Iran’s foreign policy deal. We are told the die is now cast, it clear that he held the opponents of to obliterate the State of Israel. Just that the votes simply are not there. the agreement in high personal regard, last week, he called America the Great But I will say to my colleagues today, as many of my colleagues have also Satan and said Israel would not exist there is still time to do better for the done already during this debate. Then in 25 years. Israel would not exist in 25 American people. The doubts have re- he launched into a scathing denuncia- years, according to the other party to peatedly been expressed by Senators tion of the bad deal, characterizing it this agreement. who have said they will nevertheless as a total and unmitigated defeat for Under this agreement, embargoes on vote with the President. Britain and France, not to mention a arms and ballistic missiles will be lift- Senator BOOKER, in announcing that betrayal of defenseless Czechoslovakia. ed in 5 and 8 years respectively, allow- he will support the President, said: We He went on to predict correctly that ing the biggest exporter of terrorism to are legitimizing Iran’s nuclear program rather than preventing war, the Mu- build up conventional weapons. And and rewarding years of bad behavior. nich accord would assure war. have we forgotten the fact that Iran Yet, he will vote to support the Presi- Sadly, for millions and millions has been cooperating with North Korea dent. around the globe, Winston Churchill on ballistic missiles for years? Senator COONS: I am troubled and was correct and Neville Chamberlain Of course, the scene in 1938 is not en- deeply concerned. was tragically mistaken. Within tirely similar with that of today, as Senator BENNET: None of us knows months, Hitler was at it again, annex- has been pointed out. Seventy-seven . . . and I have deep concerns.

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Senator PETERS goes on to say: clear deal to change the status quo on advanced centrifuges. Not only do they The agreement could set a dangerous our sanctions on Iran based on the hope keep them, they keep them in cascade, precedent. of some future new good behavior when they keep them running, they keep We need these Senators to change we have seen no present change in the them spinning. There is no change in their vote and to vote for the resolu- behavior of Iran. behavior on those centrifuges other tion of disapproval. This doesn’t line up with some of the than the promise that they won’t put Senator BLUMENTHAL said: Not the statements from our own administra- uranium in them. agreement I have sought. tion. For instance, in November of 2013, How about this for an idea for a bet- Senator MERKLEY said: Significant Secretary Kerry said that ‘‘there is no ter agreement: We have onsite inspec- shortcomings. inherent right to enrich. . . . We do not tions that would actually allow Ameri- According to Senator GILLIBRAND: recognize a right to enrich.’’ cans on the inspection team. Legitimate and serious concerns are In December 2013, President Obama How about this for a better agree- there. said, ‘‘we know [fully that] they don’t ment: We don’t lift the ban on missile Senator FRANKEN acknowledges it need to have an underground, fortified testing and research on Iran which al- isn’t a perfect agreement. facility like Fordow in order to have a lows Iran to start missile testing and Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard law pro- peaceful nuclear program.’’ R&D again on ballistic missiles. We fessor emeritus and expert on the Mid- At the same time, in December of don’t lift the ban on conventional dle East—and hardly a neo-con— 2013, President Obama said, ‘‘They weapons sales to Iran, which will allow summed up the President’s deal with don’t need some of the advanced cen- Iran to start buying large supplies of Iran in his book, ‘‘The Case Against trifuges that they currently possess in conventional weapons and surface-to- the Iran Deal.’’ He said this: order to have a limited, peaceful nu- air defense systems. Hope is different from ‘faith,’ though nei- clear program.’’ How about this change for a better ther is an appropriate basis on which to ‘roll But under this deal, not only are we agreement: Iran turns over their pre- the dice’ on a nuclear deal that might well giving them the right to enrich, not vious military dimensions of their nu- threaten the security of the world. only are we allowing them to have for- clear program. They stated over and ‘‘That may well threaten the secu- tified underground bunkers, we are also over again they don’t have a nuclear rity of the world,’’ according to Pro- allowing them to have advanced cen- weapons program or ambitions. What fessor Dershowitz. trifuges that the President has stated would be the problem, then, in inspect- He goes on to say: there is actually no reason for them to ing their research facilities and their The deal as currently written will not pre- have, unless they are not using them technology if nothing existed? vent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. In for peaceful purposes. How about this for a better agree- all probability, it will merely postpone the I have heard over and over again for ment: We don’t agree to defend Iran in catastrophe for about a decade, while legiti- the last several days in this Chamber case in some future time they are at- mizing its occurrence. This is not an out- the conversation: If someone has a bet- tacked in their nuclear facilities by come we can live with. ter deal, you should propose it, but this Israel. I think that is absolutely absurd I appreciate people such as Alan is the best deal that has been proposed. to have in this agreement. Dershowitz having the courage to write Well, let me just throw a few ideas How about this: We at least allow a book and explain chapter and verse, out there as a better deal for a pro- Iran the opportunity to publicly ac- page by page, the legitimate reasons posal. knowledge that Israel has the right to why this threatens the security of the First, why don’t we do this as a pro- exist—and they currently don’t ac- world and why America should not be posal: Why don’t we actually have the knowledge that Israel even has the willing to live with this deal. opportunity to read the agreement? We right to exist—or we get our American I say we should heed the warnings of would like to be able to see it. No one hostages back, since we are lifting the people such as Alan Dershowitz. We in this Chamber has seen all aspects of sanctions on the individuals who per- should heed the warnings of history. this agreement. No one in the House sonally killed hundreds of American There is still time to reject this ill-ad- has seen all aspects of the agreement. soldiers. Those sanctions are lifted. vised agreement. There is still time to It is not that we will not read it, we Why can’t we have our American hos- get a better result for our people, to can’t read it, because even the adminis- tages back? get a better result for our future. tration has said they have not read the Here is one simple idea: Why don’t we Thank you, Mr. President. entire agreement. have the same nuclear agreement with Seeing no other speakers, I suggest Now, I will state that we don’t allow Iran that we had with Libya? When we the absence of a quorum. secret side deals between a bank and a negotiated the agreement with Libya The PRESIDING OFFICER. The car dealer when one is buying a used years ago, their program actually clerk will call the roll. car. We certainly don’t allow secret ended. They actually turned their cen- The senior assistant legislative clerk side deals that no one can see between trifuges over. They turned their nu- proceeded to call the roll. the U.N. and Iran. I am astounded that clear material over. They allowed any- Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I ask this body is OK with signing off on an time inspections. While this adminis- unanimous consent that the order for agreement that absolutely no one has tration continues to say over and over the quorum call be rescinded. read in its entirety. In fact, the admin- again that what we are asking for is The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without istration has said they haven’t even not possible, it was actually done by objection, it is so ordered. seen it. the last administration in Libya. Mr. LANKFORD. Mr. President, I do The White House wants to have it This is not asking for something new have concerns as well. Typically we re- both ways. They don’t want to turn or radical or different. This is asking ward people for a change of behavior; over the documents which the statute for something enforceable and clear. that is good behavior, going from bad requires, but they also want to keep Why can’t we have the same nuclear to good—not static, old, bad behavior. the part of the law that says Congress agreement with Iran that we made The concern I have is with Iran. We has only 60 days to review it. They with Libya and actually stop Iran from have seen no change in behavior. The want to say that by the end of this advancing toward a nuclear weapon? same battles are happening in Yemen week it is done—but, no, we are not I am convinced we can do better—we as they are leading a coup. The same ever going to turn the documents over must, for the security of the Nation as issues are happening in Syria where that the statute requires. a whole.

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Mr. President, I ask have been the case if it was a treaty be- tory we see the Saudis buying Russian unanimous consent that the order for cause then it would have been ratified equipment? Is it astonishing to our col- the quorum call be rescinded. by the Constitution and the Congress, leagues and friends that the Saudis The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. specifically the Senate. have taken it upon themselves, along LANKFORD). Without objection, it is so So, in the short term, apparently the with UAE and other Gulf States, to in- ordered. President and his minions have suc- tervene in Yemen against the Houthis, Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, I ask ceeded. In the long term, this will who are Iranian-backed, Iranian- unanimous consent to address the Sen- cause a grave threat to the security of trained, Iranian-equipped? No, it is not ate as in morning business. the United States of America. an accident. None of these things have The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without I say to my colleagues, you know, happened by accident. objection, it is so ordered. this is an agreement that we are dis- Now we see a nation called Syria Mr. MCCAIN. Mr. President, a few cussing, and I will talk about the with over 230,000 killed and millions in hours from now the Senate will vote failings of it as I see them, but far refugee status. The surrounding coun- again on the Iranian deal. I think it is more importantly, the President of the tries, particularly the small ones, par- pretty well known that no votes will United States and the Secretary of ticularly Jordan and Lebanon, are lit- change. It is very unfortunate that State treat this as if it were in a vacu- erally overwhelmed with refugees. that is the case. But it will give our um. It is not in a vacuum. You cannot Today, I tell my colleagues, there are colleagues, hopefully—they may have consider this agreement unless you more Syrian children in school in Leb- contemplated how bad a deal this is look at what is happening in the entire anon than there are Lebanese children and possibly change, but obviously we world today. in Lebanon. When you look at the size know the likelihood of that is unlikely. REFUGEE CRISIS AND AMERICAN LEADERSHIP of the influx of the refugees into those The virtues of this legislation have Mr. President, according to anyone two countries, some wonder in some been emphasized by my friends on the who is an expert on national security, ways how they have maintained their other side of the aisle. Those of us who including people such as Henry Kis- stability. have grave and serious concerns have singer, Madeleine Albright, Brent All of it did not have to happen. It also been articulated. But I think it is Scowcroft, and the list goes on and on, did not have to happen. well to point out that this will be the the world has never been in more tur- The President of the United States first major agreement or treaty in his- moil than it is today. That does not decided to withdraw every single one of tory that is voted on on strict party take a great deal of intelligence or our combat troops in Iraq, saying at lines. Not one single Senator on this study; all you have to do is watch tele- the time: We are leaving a prosperous, side of the aisle will be voting in vision or read a newspaper. The United free, democratic Iraq. Does anybody be- favor—not one—a degree of partisan- Nations head of refugees has said: lieve that? Of course, so many of us ar- ship concerning an issue of the greatest There have never been more refugees in gued: Please, leave a sustaining force importance, in my view, of any treaty the world since World War II than behind—which they could have. Any- or agreement since that agreement there are today. You can’t turn on the one who says we couldn’t have is lying. Neville Chamberlain made with Adolph television without seeing the terrible I don’t use that word casually because Hitler in Munich in 1938. So that part plight of these refugees who have had LINDSEY GRAHAM and JOHN MCCAIN of it, in my view, is a failure on the to flee their country because of the were in Baghdad when Maliki said: OK. part of the President of the United brutality and genocide committed by He said: OK. I will keep troops. I will States. Bashar Assad. You can’t do that with- keep American troops. How many? How I know many of us, including myself, out seeing it. many and what mission? were willing to listen and consider any Some in the media and some of my That answer never came from this agreement that was verifiable and en- friends on the liberal side treat this as administration until the Chairman of forceable that would have prevented if it were a hurricane, an earthquake, a the Joint Chiefs of Staff testified be- the Iranians from acquiring nuclear natural disaster that just sort of hap- fore the Senate Armed Services Com- weapons. In fact, it was stated by the pened. It did not just happen, and it did mittee that it was down to 3,500—in his Secretary of State that the object of not have to happen. What has happened words, it cascaded down to 3,500. this agreement was that Iran would with these refugees is a direct result of So now here we are with the greatest never have nuclear capability. Now we the failed, feckless policies of this ad- humanitarian crisis, again, since World all know it is a matter of time. Wheth- ministration in general and this Presi- War II, 70 years ago. Here we are with er it is 1 month or 10 years or 15 years, dent in particular. this situation, and Americans’ hearts whatever, we don’t know. They notori- This is the President of the United are going out to these people. Can any ously cheat. That is one thing we do States who overruled his national secu- of us who saw the picture of the know. So the fact is that we went from rity team when they said that we drowned little baby on the beach ever preventing Iran from having a nuclear should arm and equip and train the forget that? It did not have to happen. capability—and they came to the table Free Syrian Army to go in there and It was because this President and this not because of renewed zeal for that fight against Bashar Assad. This is the administration and its minions refused but because their economy was so same President who said: It is not a to exercise American leadership when badly hurt because of the sanctions matter of when, it is a matter of we refused to arm and equip and train which had been imposed on them and whether Bashar Assad leaves office. the Free Syrian Army, overruling his which after this deal can never be re- This is the same President of the then-Secretary of Defense, Panetta; imposed. Let’s be frank and candid United States who announced to the overruling his then-Secretary of State, with our colleagues and with the Amer- world that Bashar Assad had crossed Clinton; overruling his Director of the ican people. the redline and we were going to retali- Central Intelligence Agency, GEN So here we are faced with an agree- ate—only, of course, to hear that the David Petraeus. It is well known that ment that should have been a treaty. I President decided not to. they all recommended arming the Free know of no observers of the Constitu- I tell my colleagues, you cannot Syrian Army. At that time, Bashar tion, both known as liberal inter- overstate the impact the President’s Assad was in serious jeopardy. So what preters and conservatives, who inter- decision had after he warned Bashar happened? The Iranians—the same Ira- pret the Constitution who agree that Assad, after he said that if they crossed nians we are concluding this deal this is anything but a treaty of tran- the redline we would act and we did with—called in 5,000 Hezbollah, had scendent importance, and we, of not. I am not sure many Americans are Soleimani in charge of the Iranian

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They drop it. miral, stated: ‘‘The South China Sea what in the world do you think they It explodes, and it spreads shrapnel ev- belongs to China.’’ are going to do with $100 billion? Spend erywhere. It is a terrible weapon. It is A few days ago, the President of the it on growing poppy, maybe building a a terrible weapon. Bashar Assad has United States went to Alaska to re- YMCA? Of course not. They are going been using it continuously. Who is giv- name a mountain. I guess that is a rea- to continue their activities of sup- ing him that stuff to use? The Iranians. son for a trip. I will leave that to oth- porting terrorist organizations The Iranians are the ones who are ers to judge. So he goes to Alaska and throughout the Middle East with an- doing it. guess what happened. By coincidence— other $100 billion. This is what troubles It is the Iranians who are supporting by sheer coincidence—for the first time me more than anything else. Has any- the Shiite militias in Baghdad. It is the in history, five Chinese warships one in this body seen any indication of Iranians who are supporting the showed up off the coast of Alaska, pen- a change in Iranian behavior? If so, I Houthis, who have taken over a great etrating the 12-mile zone—the first would be more than eager to grasp that part of Yemen and would have taken time in history. Now, I am sure that straw because everything I have seen— over all of it if it had been up to us as was just a coincidence that the Presi- and the statements in just as short a we sat by and watched. The Saudis and dent of the United States happened to time as 2 or 3 days ago—the grand Aya- UAE have decided to go in because be in Alaska at the time that these tollah says in 25 years Israel will no they could not afford to have—look at Chinese ships showed up off the coast longer exist. where Yemen is on the map—they of Alaska. Every time we turn around, Is that the background, is that the could not afford to have Yemen under we are seeing nations react to a lack of atmosphere of some kind of agreement the control of the Iranians. American leadership. of this nature, where they are going to So here we are. So here we are. Now And so we are going to, of course, get $100 billion? It is confounding, and the news of the last few days is—guess now vote—not to approve this agree- it can only be explained by this incred- what. The Russians are now building ment, because if it was a straight up- ible delusion on the part of the Presi- bases—a serious military buildup in or-down vote, it would be a dis- dent and the Secretary of State—whom Syria. Why? Because they have to prop approval. It would be a significant dis- he has had for the last 61⁄2 years—that up Bashar al-Assad. This misguided, approval, as a matter of fact—just not if we somehow get an agreement with delusional administration thinks that 60. I believe it is 57 or 58 Senators who the Iranians, there will be an arrange- only they can attack ISIS and not at- will vote that they do not want to have ment in the Middle East, and Iran and tack Bashar al-Assad and his killing the sanctions relieved that have been the United States will be partners machine. imposed by the Congress. against radical Islam—yada, yada, My friends, in the name of human de- It is a sad day. It is a sad day. Just yada. That is impossible in light of Ira- cency, in the name of the tradition of as briefly as possible—because we have nians’ stated ambitions, and of course the United States of America helping been over all of these before—there is the Israelis—of course the Israelis are those who are being slaughtered, we no doubt there are almost no enforce- deeply disturbed. should tell Bashar al-Assad: You can- ment and verification procedures. In All I can say is this is not a good day. not fly those helicopters and those fact, again, this is for the first time I This is not a good day. This is a day planes anymore and drop these terrible think that the Senate of the United when votes are taken—again, for the weapons. We are going to shoot you States is being asked to approve of an second time—on one of the most down if you do it. We are going to es- arms control agreement—which is basi- impactful situations in the history of tablish a free—safe zone on the Turkish cally what this is when you get right this country post-World War II; that is, border. We are going to have the refu- down to it—without knowing the veri- that this agreement will allow the Ira- gees go there, and we are going to feed fication procedures. It is a deal be- nians, to a degree of latitude and a de- them, we are going to clothe them, and tween the IAEA and Iran. I still don’t gree of capability, to spread their ter- we are going to take care of them. And get it how anybody can support an ror and their acts of terror throughout don’t you fly an airplane over here or agreement that we don’t know the the Middle East in a far more effective we are going to shoot it down. most vital elements of. That is still be- fashion. That is the message we should have yond me. Yes, we are war weary. Yes, Ameri- to Bashar al-Assad. And now, what is Obviously, in the place where we cans don’t want to be involved. Yes, we happening now? The Russians have de- found most of—some of their real se- know all of those things, even though cided they are going to intervene mili- cret activity buried in a mountain, it is 1 percent of the American popu- tarily on the side of Bashar al-Assad. that inspection will be conducted by lation who actually serves in the mili- Now, my friends, it has been Vladi- the Iranians themselves. Remarkable. tary, but the fact is that sooner or mir Putin’s practice and ambition to Of course, the past nuclear activities, later, as a result of this, the United expand the ‘‘near abroad.’’ That means so-called PMD, one of the require- States of America, unfortunately, will moving into Ukraine, taking Crimea in ments—one of the interesting aspects have to be engaged militarily. violation of the Budapest agreement, it of this is to see what was said at the I hate to make that prediction, but I means putting huge pressure on the time in the beginning and what actu- have been a student of what is going on Baltics, and it means propaganda cam- ally happened, such as the Secretary of in the Middle East for a long period of paigns and other pressures that are State saying: We must know what time. I have seen Iranian behavior, and even on countries such as Sweden and their previous military activities were. I have watched what they have done— Norway in the Arctic. All these things We must know that because otherwise not just the rhetoric but their behav- Vladimir Putin is doing is sort of an we cannot—guess what. We are not ior. They are propping up a guy who expanding influence from Russia. going to know that. Particularly, has killed 230,000 of his country’s men Now, my dear friends, you see him though, the aspect of verification both- and women and driven millions into leapfrogging over to Syria to maintain ers me about as much as anything else. exile. Now we are feeling the effects of his base on the Mediterranean and that So now we have the Iranian Revolu- it in Europe and soon in the United is a somewhat radical departure. But tionary Guard sustaining the Shia mi- States of America. not to worry, my friends, the Secretary litias in Iraq. We have the Iranians It is shameful—it is shameful—that of State called the Foreign Minister, funding Hezbollah, which is now the we allowed this guy to slaughter so Lavrov—the old Stalinite apparatchik major problem for the Bashar al-Assad many hundreds of thousands of people. that he is—and expressed his concern. regime. We now have the Iranians sup- And who supported them, who backed So the American Government ex- porting the Houthis, who, as I men- them, and who bailed them out when

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They do it not for the the Americans with Disabilities Act be- United States. So it is not a good day. money, not for the benefits but because came law. She was on the leading edge There have been other times in our they want to leave a mark. Dena has of one of America’s great civil rights country—there was a good book that done that. You see, instead of making struggles. was written about America before mountains of money, Dena chose to Two other things worth mentioning: World War II called ‘‘While America help and to help the Senate make his- Dena’s first job in Washington, before Slept.’’ There was another great book tory. For that I am ever grateful. the law firm, was working as an intern by a professor at Texas A&M about how It will take too long to recite all the for her home State Senator, Dick unready we were prior to the Korean things she has worked on, but I can list Lugar of Indiana. It was an unpaid in- conflict. We thought we were never a few: the American Recovery and Re- ternship, as most of them are. So to going to be in another war, and we investment Act—it was the economic pay the rent Dena had to work five were totally unprepared when North stimulus that was initiated by the nights a week on Capitol Hill at an- Korea attacked South Korea. Obama administration to bring Amer- other unique Washington institution— Now here we are—with blame on both ica out of the great recession after the the Hawk and Dove—which happens to sides of the aisle—continuing to cut 2008 economic crisis—her work on the be a local popular Capitol Hill watering our military, continuing to reduce our Affordable Care Act, which has brought hole. capabilities, and continuing to reach a affordable, reliable health care to 16 Finally, Dena is one of six children. point where the retiring Chief of Staff million Americans, including 800,000 Her dad is a Baptist minister. In her of the U.S. Army says we can no longer people in my State of Illinois, and re- whole family of origin—parents and adequately defend the Nation against duces the national deficit. Dena was siblings—Dena Morris is the only Dem- some of its threats, and, to cap it off, my legislative director when Congress ocrat. She is a brave woman, and she we are now going to see an agreement passed the first Wall Street reform act tells me they do not really talk a lot which will unleash the furies of Hell. in 7 years. She helped steer legislation about politics at family gatherings. Mr. President, I yield the floor. to cut the cost of student loans, to help Her parents may not share her politics, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- save the American automobile indus- but I know they share our pride in the ator from Illinois. try, and to give the FDA, at long last, work she has done for America. TRIBUTE TO DENA MORRIS the authority to regulate tobacco. I have no doubt she will continue to Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I wish to Her contributions extend beyond the use her talent and her energies to move historic laws that she has helped to take a moment to thank an important our Nation forward. member of our staff. Her name is Dena pass. Probably her greatest contribu- Dena, thank you for your service. tion, from a very selfish point of view, Morris, and she is with me on the floor SYRIAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS is that Dena Morris assembled my today. Dena has worked for me for 12 Mr. President, I listened to my team. She took the time to bring to- years. The last 8 years she served as friend, the Senator from Arizona, Sen- gether an extraordinary group of my legislative director, and she is ator MCCAIN, and this is the second bright, committed public servants, just going to be leaving soon for a new pro- time I have heard him on the floor like herself, who reflected my values, fessional opportunity. talking about the tragedy, the humani- When she first told me the news, my her values, and her work ethic. Lots of people think about Sunday tarian crisis associated with Syria. I first reaction was: ‘‘Say it ain’t so,’’ morning as a time to kick back and couldn’t agree more. but Dena had an offer she could not relax. My staff, and Dena knows this I also take note of that heart- refuse. Next week, Dena Morris will personally, lives in fear of Sunday breaking photograph of that 3-year-old join the U.S. Centers for Disease Con- morning because that is when I have boy who drowned as his family tried to trol and Prevention as the Agency’s the time to leisurely go through the escape Syria, ultimately bound for Washington Director. Her new position, newspapers, to watch television, and to Canada. In the crossing of a body of I have to admit, is a perfect fit. It will get on my cell phone and e-mail my water, their boat capsized, and the allow her to combine her exceptional staff about all the new ideas I have for mother and two children were lost, and management skills, her deep under- the coming week. It is a drill Dena the lifeless body of that infant washed standing of public policy, and her knows well and which she handles with up on the shore. strong commitment to public service skill and does so effectively. I think it When I think back, and people ask, in ways that will benefit America’s is her daily yoga practice that helps what do you remember about the Viet- families and businesses. her maintain her even keel. nam War, I remember a lot of things, I already know Dena is going to do I want to thank her husband Peter but the image I remember is a photo- well because she has done so much for Rogoff, who has joined us. He is a graph of a little girl stripped naked, me, for the people of Illinois, and for former longtime Hill staffer, and I burned with napalm, running down the our Nation. want to give special thanks to their road screaming. I can’t get that out of There is one thing that really tells kids, Niles, now in high school, and my mind. Vietnam—I think of that you a lot about Dena’s commitment to Lulu. photo. public service and the public good. It was about a year after Dena joined When I think of Syria, and what is Dena Morris came to me 12 years ago. my staff that she brought Niles and going on with this humanitarian crisis, She left a K Street law firm and came Lulu to the office for a take-your-chil- I think of the photo of that little boy. to the Senate to work as a staffer. She dren-to-work day. They were about 6 It is heartbreaking. I get emotional took a substantial pay cut to do it. She and 4 years old at the time. So I met thinking about little kids who I love in started in my office as a legislative as- with all these kids from my staff mem- my family facing that kind of tragedy. sistant handling education issues. Her bers, and I said: Do you have any ques- There are two things I would like to portfolio quickly expanded to include tions? Niles raised his hand, and he say. I think it is fundamentally unfair public health and then all of the health looked at me and he said: How come to blame the Syrian crisis on this care issues. By 2007, it was clear to me my mom has to work so late? President. This is a crisis which re- she was the right person to direct all It was a funny moment, an embar- flects the Arab Spring, it reflects the legislative activity in my office. rassing moment in a way, but I think changes in the Middle East that have Even with all the promotions and the Niles and Lulu know now what the an- been going on for 30 years plus, and no new titles, Dena still earns less today swer is. It is because their mom cares country has really come up with a good than what she earned at that law firm so much about what she does and cares solution to stop the bloodshed and kill- she left 12 years ago. so much about the people she can help. ing in Syria.

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The We have a rich history in the United to point with pride to the fact that we Senator from Arizona—and I might add States of being there for refugees. We carried on the great American tradi- the Senator from South Carolina— can point with some pride to the fact tion of opening up this country to refu- joined us in the Foreign Relations that when Cuba was going through its gees who are looking for a safe place to Committee in moving this issue for- upheaval back in the 1950s and 1960s we live with their families. ward to give the President the author- accepted Cuban refugees who have be- Mr. President, we are in the midst of ity to do something to stop the use of come a major part of America today. In debating again—again—the Iran agree- chemical weapons in Syria, and it died fact, the three Hispanic Members of the ment, an agreement that was brokered before it came to the floor because United States Senate are all Cuban by the President with five other na- there was no support—no support on Americans. At least two of them were tions—an agreement to accomplish two the floor from the Republican majority the product of that exodus—the prod- things: The agreement was to stop Iran in the House or the Senate. uct of a refugee status that brought from developing a nuclear weapon and, So to say this President has not their families to the United States. secondly, it was to create a safe enough taken action, he has. And you cannot They are making great contributions environment that the United States overlook the fact the United States of for the States they represent. does not have to commit military America, through the generosity of its We did the same thing in the Soviet forces or go to war again in the Middle taxpayers and the leadership of this Union. When the Jewish population East. President, leads the world in humani- there was facing persecution, we stood I voted for it, and 41 other Democrats tarian relief in Syria. We believe we up and said: We will accept them as ref- joined me. We had this vote last week. have invested almost $4 billion—more ugees. Thousands and thousands of So- It was historic and widely reported. At than any other nation on Earth—for viet Jews came to the United States the end of the vote, Senator MCCON- these poor people who are suffering and have become an important part of NELL, the Republican leader, stood up there. America today. and said: We are going to do it again. Can we do more? Should we have The list goes on: Somalians, We are going to do it again next week— done more? Of course, in hindsight, Bosnians, the Hmong population out of today—Tuesday night. Vietnam. So we have a rich history of things look so much clearer. I pushed I don’t know why we are going responding to these humanitarian cri- for—and this administration is work- through a replay of this. There is a ses. We need to do it again. What the ing on something the Senator from Ar- suggestion he may do another vote in administration has proposed is mod- izona has also endorsed—a humani- another few days. Members of the Sen- est—10,000—too modest, as far as I am tarian safe zone. There ought to be a ate have stood up to a person and an- concerned. I believe we should be pre- piece of Syria where people can go for nounced where they stand on this pared to accept 100,000—100,000 Syrian medical care and know they are not issue. Nobody is trying to run away refugees. going to be killed by these barrel from this issue. It is a challenging bombs and attacks. I know the admin- Yes, each and every one of them needs to be carefully checked and vet- issue and a historic vote, and we are all istration is working on that with Tur- on the record. We are there. key. It has gone very slowly. I wish the ted so we know we are not inviting I don’t know why we have these re- pace would pick up. someone in who is a danger to the A friend of mine, Dr. Sahloul in Chi- United States. The people I have met peat roll calls. I don’t know why we are cago, a Syrian American, has made a in Chicago—the refugees there—are going through this again, but that is dozen trips to Syria, to Lebanon, to just desperate people trying to find a Senator MCCONNELL’s choice. One Jordan giving free medical treatment roof over their head, trying to find would think he might want to spend to the Syrian refugees, and he tells the some little work to do to keep what re- some time on the floor of the Senate story in graphic terms—and many mains of their family together. Each dealing with some other issues, but he times brings back heartbreaking pho- and every one of them said something sticks with this one. tographs—of what these barrel bombs interesting. All four of them said they What happened over in the House of are doing. I hope we can find some dip- couldn’t believe how welcoming Amer- Representatives is hard to describe. We lomatic or military solution in Syria. ica was, how friendly people in Amer- came together because of a statute In the meantime, here is the question ica were to the refugees and their fami- passed by the House and the Senate we must ask ourselves: What will we do lies. Mr. President, that is who we are. calling for a vote of disapproval of the about these millions of refugees? We That is what America is about. We Iran treaty. Now, it has been rejected— will give money, of course, to our allies shouldn’t be afraid when people who that vote of disapproval—here in the that are creating camps for them. I vis- are desperate for some refuge find our Senate. The House never took it up. ited one of those camps in Turkey, and shores and ask: May we come and join The House, instead, had three separate I have to say I was really a great ad- you? votes, never going to the issue of dis- mirer of the leadership of that country I have already had friends in Illinois approval. They had three separate in accepting at this one camp 10,000 calling my wife and asking: What can votes on separate issues. The one they people—one camp. And there are many we do? Can we adopt a Syrian family of passed that might be sent our way is more, hundreds of thousands all over refugees to help them get started in hard to believe. the Middle East, fleeing out of that re- the United States? I think that story You see, what the House of Rep- gion. So now what will we do about the can be replicated over and over again, resentatives said is that we will not lift refugees? thousands and thousands of times. any sanctions on Iran until we have a The Senator from Arizona reminded So I would say to my friend from Ari- new President in January 2017. Think us last week these are refugees, not mi- zona, yes, it is outrageous, the death, about that for a second. Here is what grants. They are the people who are the violence, the circumstances in we know. We know that Iran has fissile victims of war who are fleeing with Syria which has forced so many mil- material capable of building ten nu- their families. lions of people to move and many of clear weapons. We know that. We also On Friday I was in Chicago and met them to lose their lives in the process. know that Iran has the capacity within with four of these Syrian families who And it is heartbreaking to read the sto- 2 or 3 months—2 or 3 months—to create are now refugees in the United States. ries as they desperately try to find this nuclear weapon. We know that They told heartbreaking stories of los- some safe place to live with their fami- from our intelligence, and we know it ing members of their families and flee- lies and are rejected by countries, some from the pronouncements of Prime ing from one city to another in Syria in Europe, that want no part of them. Minister Netanyahu of Israel.

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Some are compelling. There is will set off a nuclear arms race in the might add, for the Iranians, should cyber security for the safety of the Middle East—one of the world’s most they choose, to build a nuclear weapon. United States. There is a transpor- volatile regions. Billions of dollars in How does that make Israel any safer? tation bill in the House of Representa- sanctions relief will be available to the How does that make the world any tives. We passed it, and it is time for Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its safer? the House to do the same. Let’s fund terrorist proxies to spill innocent blood Here is what we know. With this Iran our government. Let’s not face a gov- and destabilize Afghanistan, Iraq, agreement, within weeks the Iranians ernment shutdown. Syria, Yemen and elsewhere. Either of will start dismantling their cen- I yield the floor. these developments is serious enough trifuges. They will start the process Mr. SASSE. Mr. President, as many on its own. Taken together, we have an guaranteed by this treaty that will re- of my colleagues, on both sides of the unacceptably high probability for re- sult in closing down a nuclear reactor aisle, have noted, today’s vote on the gional conflicts that could quickly spi- that produces plutonium which can be President’s deal with Iran is one of sig- ral into nuclear events. We have to used for weapons. They will start invit- nificant consequence. The American take this seriously; but, as the out- ing inspectors into their country. people deserve an up-or-down vote on come of this vote is likely to dem- There has been a lot said by the Sen- the deal itself. onstrate, we are not. ator from Arizona and others about the I spent the day sitting on the floor of The American people are more seri- track record of Iran. I agree with many the Senate, listening to my colleagues ous than Washington DC. The Amer- things he said. They are not to be debate the technicalities of the Presi- ican people aspire to a day when that trusted. That is why verification is dent’s Iranian nuclear deal. This has old and crumbling embassy is reopened, part of this agreement. If there were no been a lawyerly dispute, with argu- but not by the ruling theocratic inspectors, it would be a foolish ven- ments all over the map. I, like the vast mullahs. Instead, we can only accept a ture, but with these inspectors, we are majority of the American people, be- nation that believes in human flour- on the ground inspecting Iran on a lieve that this is a terrible deal. ishing and in the dignity of their own daily basis, through the IAEA, inter- It has blown up the sanctions regime people, a government that repudiates national inspectors sponsored by the that brought Iran to the table. It floods the goal of annihilating Israel and the United Nations. Are these inspectors Tehran’s coffers with more than $100 spreading their Islamic revolution good? I can say that many years ago billion that will almost certainly fi- across the Middle East. when we voted on the invasion of Iraq, nance the killing of innocents around I am grateful that the American peo- when the Bush-Cheney administration the world. The verification efforts ple are more serious than Washington told us there were weapons of mass de- place all of the burden on the United DC, but, it is not too late. I urge you to struction, these inspectors told us States and our allies, leaving Iran free vote against the President’s deal with there were none—after we had invaded, to delay, disrupt, and deny inspections. Iran. after the war had started. It turns out The deal even allows Iran to advance It is not in our national security in- the inspectors were right and the Bush- its ballistic missile programs and to terest, and it is surely not in the inter- Cheney administration was wrong. stockpile uranium. It is simply a bad est of our friends in that most dan- They have a good track record, and I deal and the American people know it. gerous region on the face of the earth. am glad they are going to be on the I went to Embassy Row and stood be- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- scene to verify this agreement. fore the old Iranian Embassy to the ator from Indiana. But the question now is, How many United States, a building which was Mr. COATS. Mr. President, I came to more times will Senator MCCONNELL abandoned on April 7, 1980. And what the floor having spoken at great length want us to vote on this same issue? As the American people understand—and last week outlining why I thought this leader, he can decide to do it over and what Washington, DC, does not seem to agreement was something that ought over. Is this part of a debate prep for understand—is that the technicalities to be fully debated and fully under- some of the Republican Senators run- of this deal, though important, are not stood not only by Members of the Sen- ning for President? They come to the the central question. ate but by the American people. We floor and make their speeches or hear The central question is this: Why was had that debate. We were promised speeches and get to cast a vote before that embassy abandoned April 7, 1980? from the very beginning and it was en- the CNN debate this week? I hope that It is because in 1979 there was an Is- acted into law that Congress would be is not it. We have made ourselves clear lamic revolution in Tehran, and the provided with all materials talked where we stand on this issue, each and mullahs that came to power are theo- about and agreed upon before we had a every one of us. We cast our votes. We cratic hardliners that believe they vote to determine whether we would will do it again today. Now it is time have a divine mandate. Their divine support approval or disapproval of this. for the Senate to move on. mandate is to export Islamic law and We had a vote Thursday, which was Looming just ahead of us in a matter tyranny across the Middle East, across procedural, to give us the opportunity of days is the potential of another gov- North Africa, and beyond. The tyrants to register our yes and no, our yea and ernment shutdown. The same tea party who rule Iran today believe they have nay. The American people deserve to Republicans who shut down this gov- a divine mandate to annihilate Israel. know on the record where we stand on ernment 2 years ago have vowed to do For 36 years we have had a bipartisan this. There have been arguments made it again over a different issue. Some- consensus in our country that the on both sides of this issue. how they believe that come October 1, world’s largest state sponsor of terror Personally, I think a close examina- if we start shutting down the agencies should never be allowed to become a tion of this raises serious questions—so of our Federal Government, they will nuclear-threshold state. serious that it is not something some- have made a political point. They are Sadly, the administration has aban- one can come to the floor and simply right. They will make a point that the doned that bipartisan consensus in the say: Well, that is over, that is done, majority in the House and the Senate— fanciful, imaginary dream that they and let’s move on. There are more im- the Republican majority—cannot gov- are going to transform Iran’s theo- portant things ahead. It is hard for me ern, cannot manage the budget of the cratic hardliners into moderates that to understand what is more important United States to keep our government will no longer oppress religious minori- than getting this right. agencies open. I think they make that ties, women, homosexuals, and others I think the issues I laid out last week point 2 years ago; I don’t know why within their country. The administra- on Thursday before the vote are issues

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We took a vote on a understand is that coming down to the President could if he wants to or not if procedural measure—a measure which, floor—or listening to the President of he doesn’t want to— as we all know, you can go home and the United States say that this pre- hide behind. I don’t understand why my vents Iran from having nuclear weap- transmit to the appropriate congressional 42 Democratic colleagues were afraid committees and leadership . . . the agree- ons or nuclear weapons capability is ment, as defined. . . . including all related to put their names on a yes-or-no vote false. It is absolutely wrong. This pro- proposition so that everyone knows ex- materials and annexes . . . and any addi- vides a pathway for them to get it. It tional materials related thereto. actly where we stand and nobody can just defers, but it legitimizes their be- go home and make an excuse as to why Including all related materials and coming a nuclear-armed nation. This annexes—including appendices, includ- they are for or why they are against it. rogue nation, which is seething ter- It goes all the way back to the Scrip- ing codicils, including side agreements. rorism throughout the Middle East and We have been told—we have learned tures: Let your yea be yea and your cries ‘‘Death to America’’ and extinc- nay be nay. That has always been what that there are two secret agreements tion to Israel, will have the wealth be- that have been made between Iran and I have believed to be the right way here cause of the release of well over $100 in the United States Senate as well as the inspection agency. We have not billion, will have the capabilities be- been allowed to see those agreements the United States Congress so that cause even under this agreement their when we go home, the people we rep- despite our pleas. We have been told by nuclear processing research and devel- Secretary of State: They don’t matter. resent know exactly where we stand. opment goes forward—with our assist- I think what we are witnessing today Don’t worry about it. It doesn’t di- ance. It is in the agreement, with our in terms of the debates that will be rectly affect you. assistance. taking place tomorrow in terms of the Who possibly could enter into any Presidential nomination process is the So this is not something we can sim- contractual agreement, any binding public partly frustrated—frustrated in ply say: Oh well, we had the vote, you agreement with the adversary and not many ways, but I think part is the fact guys came up short, and we will cease require access to the side agreements? that there is a lot of procedural gobble- all debate because it is over. It was Who would lease a car, who would buy dygook out there that elected Members over for the President of the United a house, who would enter into any con- can hide behind and not have a direct States when he declared it an agree- tractual arrangement with someone clarification of exactly where they ment, not a treaty. If ever something who said: Oh, by the way, there is some stand on any particular issue. as consequential as this should fall secret stuff here, but I can’t let you see The purpose for delay was to hope- under being a treaty and not an agree- what it is. But don’t worry—it really fully give our Members the opportunity ment, it is this agreement. Yet it was won’t affect this. to go home and listen to their constitu- declared an executive agreement. The I can’t conceive of anybody. ents about how they feel about this, President obviously knew what he was This doesn’t take an Ivy League law and perhaps we could have had two of doing because he has had a lot of prac- school graduate or someone serving in the minority group who voted to block tice basically saying: I can bypass the the Congress who looks through this us from going forward—we won the ma- Congress, I can bypass the Constitution legislation and helps write this legisla- jority vote 58 to 42 on a bipartisan by simply declaring it an executive tion to have people understand that basis, including four Democrats, all of agreement, an executive order, what- this alone ought to be reason not to whom have significant foreign policy ever. vote for this agreement until they have experience, some having more than the In declaring this, it put us in a ter- access to that material—as required by rest of us. So it was a bipartisan effort rible position. Thankfully, we were the law they voted on. to move to this process, and we came able to secure and vote into law, on a So how can a Member come down to up two short. We were hoping that over vote of 98 to 1, signed by the President this floor and simply say: I know ev- the weekend—I was assuming that of the United States, an agreement erything about this agreement, I like many of my colleagues were receiving that would allow us to play a role in what it does, and I am voting for it. the same kinds of calls and input from this and to look at the agreement and That is their privilege. That is their their constituents as I was. Mine was anything connected with this agree- right. If they want to go home and ex- running 10 to 1 against this agreement. ment before we made a decision and plain that to their people, that is their The more we disclosed from this agree- the opportunity to vote on approval or right to do so. But how can they go ment, the more the American people disapproval. home and explain to the people: I voted learned about this agreement, the more for something without knowing exactly Well, all that has been denied, and concerned they were, and hopefully everything that is in it. And by the the President now only says it is over. they expressed those concerns to their way, yeah, I voted for the opportunity The minority leader on Thursday said: Senators who went home over the to know that, it is in the law, but the It is over. Get over it. We are moving weekend having blocked us from this President said, ‘‘Well, I am going to ig- on. Other things need to be done. We vote. nore that.’’ At the very least, we are pleading just heard that again from one of my We have heard that from this Presi- that we could have a vote so that our colleagues here, the second in com- dent too many times, over and over yes is yes and our no is no, so that we mand on the Democrat’s side. Let’s and over: I am going to bypass Con- reach the threshold by which we will move forward. Moving forward is a vio- gress. I am going to game this thing so buy a little bit of time to hopefully ex- lation of the law. That will be tested in it goes my way and not your way. No pose more of this very flawed and I courts. But it is very hard to under- input whatsoever. think fatally flawed agreement, more stand how the administration and the Here we stand. Why again? Because time for the American people to ex- 42 who voted for this could ignore the some of us—many of us—58 of us don’t press their wishes. very language they voted for, the very want to simply throw up our hands and We are not talking about a normal language they agreed on, the very lan- say: OK, you have got us. Let’s move process of moving legislation through guage that allowed us to go forward on. What is next? Big deal. Not a lot of the Senate; we are talking about a and understanding what this agree- consequence here, but we will worry process, a negotiation that will have ment says. about that later. enormous consequences for the future, Let me quote from the law which was We are simply saying that we don’t enormous impact on the national safe- signed by the President of the United think it is over. The actions by the ma- ty of this country, enormous impact on States, in nearly unanimous agreement jority leader here have given us an op- the world in terms of a rogue nation by the U.S. Congress: portunity to take another shot at this.

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It is the opportunity to understand that home and confusing the heck out of our their choice under our form of govern- this motion to this agreement is going constituents by saying: Oh, well, there ment. I know we have a lot of people in to be killed through a procedural mo- were problems with the agreement, and our country who are very upset about tion without those who oppose it—even I think we can probably fix it, but this this, but, in fact, it is their choice. though they are in a minority but hav- wasn’t the right time to do it, and we They could have presented it as a con- ing the procedural right to do so under needed to move forward. By the way, gressional-executive agreement, which the Senate rules by leaving us two the end of the fiscal year is coming up, does live beyond that, but they decided votes short of getting to that par- and we have other important business instead that they were going to do it as ticular point. to do. Or, it is irresponsible for Senator an executive agreement and totally by- What are they afraid of? You come MCCONNELL to require another vote or pass Congress. That was their purpose. down here and you tell people: This is more debate on this. As a matter of fact, I wrote a letter to a good agreement, but I don’t want to They want to run from this debate as the President, and they responded very put my name on it. This is a good fast as they can because the American quickly: Yes, our plan is to bypass Con- agreement, but we can’t keep talking public—I can only speak for my own gress and go directly to the U.N. Secu- about it. This is a good agreement, constituents, but I see the polls also. rity Council. We are going to do this as trust me, but, yeah, the side agree- There is heavy opposition to this—10 to an executive agreement. That obvi- ments—it is too bad we had to do that, 1 in my State, at least what has been ously met with a lot of resistance here, but, you know, I guess we are not going sent to me through all the means of re- but it is their choice. But the problem to have access to that. ceiving messages from people these with that, of course, is that it only I was surprised by what the previous days. lasts while they are in office, and then speaker, the Senator from Illinois, said I am going to end here. I see Senator the next Executive can change. about the inspection agreement. Who CORKER on the floor, who is totally re- Because all of us had brought Iran to could possibly agree to an agreement— sponsible for this language, which was the table and because the administra- concede to an agreement that, yes, we illegally violated. It uses the word tion had planned to use a national se- will have inspections, but you get to ‘‘shall’’ and it includes the words ‘‘side curity waiver to waive our sanctions— exclude the facility that did all of the agreements’’ and anything related to the ones that brought them to the nuclear research over the last decade. this. We owe it to the American people table—we resisted. We began on our We are exempted—we need an exemp- to understand every possible con- side of the aisle, saying: No, we want a tion from that. And we gave it to them. sequence of this agreement and then voice in this. We brought them to the Also, by the way, we are not going to make our decision, which will go down table. This is the biggest foreign policy let you look at any of our military fa- in history. However Members vote, issue that is going to occur while we cilities to see whether we have had any they will carry that. We will see what are here, in all likelihood. militarization of this process. Oh, by this rogue Iran regime will do with it. We began pushing on this side of the the way, if under the agreement you All I know is they are cheering in the aisle, and eventually we were able to think we are cheating at some other fa- streets of Tehran. They are declaring get some support on this side of the cilities around or places where you this a victory that did not cross any aisle. Eventually we passed 98 to 1 a want to have some inspections, we will one of their objections and crossed bill called the Iran Nuclear Agreement think about that. If we disagree, we every one of our redlines. Review Act, which, by the way, took will go through a Byzantine process to I yield the floor. back power from the President, basi- get to the point where the clock starts The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cally saying: You cannot implement running, and then we have 24 days to ator from Tennessee. this for a 60-day period after it ends. try to figure all of this out. And some Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I want You have to give us the materials. We will say this goes on much longer. to thank the Senator from Indiana, have to be able to go through all the Having said everything I have said, who served as Ambassador to Germany, materials. Of course, we haven’t gotten having done everything I possibly can who has been so diligent in the pursuit all of the materials. Then we have the do, I am here to ask my colleagues— of truth and knowledge relative to this right to disapprove or approve. But those who think this is a good deal—I agreement and obviously is very con- there is going to be a pause on behalf of am here basically just asking one thing cerned about its implications. He has the American people, we are going to even though I have major reservations. been a stalwart. He is leaving the Sen- go through this in detail, and then we I am not even asking them to change ate at the end of this congressional are going to vote. their vote. I am asking them to give us term. We all are indebted to him for his That was actually a taking back of the opportunity to have a vote. Give us tremendous concerns for our Nation’s power from the administration which an opportunity so that we can hold our national security and the efforts of di- kept them from immediately being heads high and go home and say: This plomacy to try to resolve the problems able to implement. We are in that pe- is exactly how I came down on this, we have. riod of time now. The administration and here is my yes or here is my no. I know we have another speaker com- has said the clock ends on Thursday. Isn’t that what the American people ing to floor in just one moment, but We are having this vote, but everybody sent us here to do? We wonder why really because of what the Senator just has said in this body that this is a vote they are skeptical, why 70 percent of said, I want to reiterate one more time of conscience. Everybody has said that. the people think they can’t trust Con- as to why we are where we are. By the way, I would add that over- gress on probably the most consequen- Four times since 2010, the Senate whelming support for sanctions, over- tial, historic vote any of us in this overwhelmingly, working with the whelming support for review—there body will have in our lifetime, with un- House, put in place sanctions on Iran— would be an overwhelming vote of ap- told consequences—which I am going four times. That was met with tremen- proval had the administration done to be talking about sometime later this dous pushback from the administra- what they said they were going to do week—for the future of the world, let tion, which did not want to see those when they began these negotiations, alone for the future of America. How sanctions put in place by Congress. But which was to end Iran’s nuclear pro- can we hide behind a procedural mo- those sets of sanctions are the very gram. Had they done that, we would be tion so that we don’t have a full dec- things that brought Iran to the table. seeing a totally different outcome laration of where the majority of this The administration, along with Russia, here. There would be 100 people here body and where the outstanding major- China, Great Britain, France, and Ger- voting in support of an agreement. But

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All Iran has to do is adhere to act, a very partisan act—appear in- As our Presiding Officer mentioned the agreement, and it will be an ad- tended to keep the President from get- the other day: What do they need vanced nuclear country. ting a message of disapproval from the ICBMs for? Think about it. What do Again, if they had just done what Senate. It appears to me that what they need them for? they said, we would be supporting they are going to do is do it again. I know it is time for Senator MORAN them. So now here we are. The Amer- I want to say to my friends on the to speak on the floor, so I will close ican people have difficulty. We are in a other side of the aisle that our leader with this: The American people know process right now. In the Senate, we here has honored the request of the they have no practical need for this have something called cloture. When body—at least up until now. He has program—none. They have one nuclear both sides of the aisle feel as though honored the request to be about a reso- plant. They could buy and enrich ura- the debate has ended, we invoke clo- lution of approval or disapproval. In nium much cheaper. We know this is ture and then we move to the final this case, since a majority disapprove, about one thing, and that is them vote. We have had plenty of debate. it is a resolution of disapproval, but being a nuclear state, and, in essence, By the way, in the Foreign Relations what we have seen him do is fill the we are agreeing to the industrializa- Committee, we have had 12 hearings, tree. A lot of people don’t know what tion of their program. not to count the informal meetings that means, so I will explain. We could With that, I yield the floor to Sen- that have taken place. Every Senator have had a lot of amendments—and up ator MORAN. in this body probably knows more until this point we haven’t had these The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. about this nuclear deal than any inter- amendments—that would have been AYOTTE). The Senator from Kansas. national arrangement that has been pretty tough votes to make that are re- Mr. MORAN. Madam President, I ap- agreed to in recent times. I mean, peo- lated to this arrangement, but not preciate the remarks of my esteemed ple have gone through it tooth and about the disapproval itself. colleague of Tennessee, the chairman comb. So what is happening now is What our leader has done—in order of the Foreign Relations Committee. that we have a bipartisan majority to keep the debate civil, sober, and fo- He has the knowledge and relationships that opposes this deal. What has hap- cused on what we are here at hand in the Senate to make the case he just pened—it is unfortunate, but Senator about—he has actually filled the tree made. REID—I don’t know whether he saw and kept those amendments from com- I wish to just briefly address what I this as a contest between himself and ing in place. see as terrible flaws in this agreement the majority. I don’t know what hap- We will have another vote at 6 p.m. which was negotiated by the Obama ad- pened. But in August, he decided he We will keep it open for a couple of ministration with other countries and wanted to mount a filibuster. It is our hours because it is a Jewish holiday, with Iran. understanding that the administration and we want to make sure that all of I have previously outlined my objec- supported that filibuster. They wanted our colleagues can get back here and tions on the Senate floor. I will restate the Senate to block us from being able have the opportunity to register their that I strongly oppose the agreement to vote our conscience. vote. and would hope that the Senate, on be- This next vote is not a vote of con- I ask my friends on the other side of half of the American people, our na- science. It is not. It is a demonstration the aisle: Is this really in keeping with tional security, and peace around the of 42 Senators—at least that is what the spirit of what we have done? globe, would make the same decision happened last time—42 Senators—a mi- I have had friends say: Well, we have that I have made, which is that this nority—refusing to let the majority, a known all along that it would take 60 agreement results in less stability, a bipartisan majority—the 2 most knowl- votes. It doesn’t take but a week here greater likelihood of war, and a nuclear edgeable Democrats on foreign policy to understand that a cloture vote has Iran—a country that is capable of de- issues oppose this agreement. What to be overcome, and in the Senate that livering nuclear devices across its bor- they are doing is blocking us from hav- takes 60 votes. My friend from Virginia der, shouts ‘‘Death to America.’’ We ing that vote of conscience. It has keeps saying: Well, we all know it are acquiescing by the action the Sen- taken on a little bit of a Tammy takes 60 votes. Look, I understand. The ate has taken to date that this agree- Wynette kind of tone to me. It appears American people understand that it ment will take effect. to me that this is about standing by takes 60 votes to move beyond cloture I can’t imagine a more significant their man. It is not about allowing us to get to a final vote, which, by the vote that Members of the Senate will to vote our conscience. way, is an up-or-down vote at 51. take than this one, certainly in the So, yes, people are upset. Almost So the American people understand arena of national security, national de- unanimous support for sanctions to what is happening: 42 Senators on the fense, and international relations. This bring them to the table. Only one Sen- other side of the aisle, my friends, after agreement concedes too much and se- ator disagreeing with our ability to voting 98 to 1 that we could weigh in, cures too little. weigh in. Now we are at a point where have decided that what they are going I serve on the banking committee. it is time to weigh in, and the minority to do is keep us from being able to vote This is the committee that, because of leader, my friend from Nevada, has or- the majority, up or down, because they our oversight over the Treasury De- ganized, with the administration’s sup- know if we do, a bipartisan majority— partment, is responsible for legislation port, a filibuster, which is, by the way, the two most knowledgeable Demo- dealing with sanctions. I have partici- put in place to make sure there is crats on foreign policy disapprove it, pated in the debate in the committee enough debate. We know there has been making it 58 votes—would be able to and on the Senate floor about the sanc- enough debate. But instead of allowing send to the President the feelings of tions that Congress has put in place debate to end, tonight it appears. I this body, and that is the majority be- against Iran. In my view, my col- hope there are some consciences in this lieves that this deal should be dis- leagues and I—and I can certainly body that say: Wait a minute, this is approved and that the administration speak for myself—did not vote to put wrong. has squandered the opportunity that sanctions in place for the purposes of By the way, I know people say: Well, we helped create because they did not causing Iran to negotiate a path to nu- this is just the way the Senate oper- end the nuclear program. Instead what clear capabilities. I voted for sanctions ates. I will tell you this: I have voted they have done with this deal was to time and time again. I voted to in- for enough things I disagree strongly basically legitimize it. crease them, encouraged by my letters with to make the Senate work to be As the Presiding Officer mentioned and comments on the Senate floor, in able to make this appeal to my friends. the other day, we are going to be help- my conversations with administration Look, 98 of us voted to allow us to vote ing them with technology. They will officials, and with my colleagues in the

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We forcement for purposes of creating a The goal, in part, for a change in the worked hard to make certain that the setting in which Iran could negotiate a majority of the Senate was to have a Senate became a place different than it way out of the sanctions for the pur- functioning Senate in which every Sen- was, and unfortunately we see in this pose of developing nuclear capabilities. ator, Republican or Democrat, had the circumstance it doesn’t appear to be Those sanctions were put in place for chance to present their ideas. I much different than it was a year ago. the purpose of keeping Iran from be- thought, as a result of a change in the I have been a supporter of the rules coming a nuclear power. Instead those majority, that when we all, Repub- that allow for a filibuster, that require sanctions have been the excuse by licans and Democrats, had the oppor- 60 votes for the Senate to advance an which this administration has nego- tunity to present those ideas on behalf issue. I always thought that protected tiated a deal that is bad for the United of our constituents, we would see a the minority—people who have dif- States, bad for our European and change in the attitude and approach of ferent points of view, people who come worldwide allies, and particularly bad the way the Senate operates. to Washington, DC, and may not be in for our allies in the Middle East. For much of my early life, what I dis- the majority and may feel as if they One would think that any agreement covered about America’s Congress— would be run over in the absence of that was negotiated would dismantle about the Senate and the House—was their ability to protect their constitu- Iran’s nuclear capabilities. This agree- that there were Senators who didn’t ents, their ideas, and 60 votes was de- ment does not do that. One would as- care who the President was or what signed to protect the minority view- sume that any agreement negotiated party the President belonged to. There points in this country. would prohibit the dollars from flow- were Republican Senators who would This becomes the moment, in my ing—particularly billions of dollars to disagree with a Republican President view, in which we can look at what has Iran—until they had complied with the and Democratic Senators who would transpired on the debate on Iran and terms of the agreement. But, no, this disagree with a Democratic President. reach the conclusion that the 60-vote agreement allows the dollars to flow Somehow over time, the political na- rule is damaging to the future of our nearly from the beginning. ture of our country has changed, and it country because it is damaging to the Iran will become a legitimized and seems to me we put the party of our ability of the Senate to work the will enriched nuclear power, and they will President above the well-being of our of the American people and to make become a wealthier, nuclear-capable Nation. That is dangerous. decisions that advance a cause dif- country that supports terrorism in the I oppose this agreement not because ferent from one’s political party and Middle East and around the globe. As it was negotiated by a Democratic political philosophy. they have clearly stated, they will con- President. I oppose this agreement be- In my view, the time has come for us tinue their effort to terrorize the world cause it is wrong, and it is bad for to consider this issue of how the fili- and end our way of life in the West as America. I thought the Senate—once buster works. It is because this issue is we know it with their continual chants the opportunities for all of us to so important and the outcome of this of ‘‘Death to America.’’ present our ideas was available—would debate so valuable to the future of our As perhaps an issue that ought to be once again see the days in which it was country and the security of the world raised, one would think the adminis- not about party affiliation, but about that in this case, we need to move for- tration would negotiate the release of the idea of presenting the best course ward with a majority vote to allow this Americans held captive in Iran as part and direction our country should go. agreement to be rejected. of this agreement, but, no, they said Unfortunately, it seems to me, that the This agreement is not worthy of the that was extraneous. Yet, they nego- Iran agreement is the poster child for a protection it is being given by a minor- tiated issues related not only to nu- Senate that is once again bogged down ity of Senators. It is supported—the re- clear capability but other weapons al- in support of a President on an agree- jection of this treaty—this agreement; lowing Iran to increase its ment that is unworthy of that support. it should be a treaty—the rejection of weaponization outside the nuclear Our country desperately needs men this agreement is opposed by a major- arena. and women who serve in public office ity of Republican and Democratic Sen- I wish to now talk about the process. whose decisions are made not because ators. Yet we will never have the op- I came to the Senate following an elec- they are pressured by a President, not portunity—unless a couple of our col- tion in 2010, and the frustration I im- because their President shares their leagues decide to do what is right this mediately experienced was that this party and political affiliation. Deci- evening—for the American people to place was doing next to nothing. For sions need to be made here that benefit see where we stand on this issue. most of my life, I have been encouraged Americans today but, more impor- These are serious times. Nothing is when Congress wasn’t at work because tantly, Americans in the future. What easy in the world. It is always difficult I thought my constituents were safer seems to me to be missing in my ef- to know what the right answers are, in the absence of congressional activ- forts to change the nature of the Sen- but the path the Senate is on today and ity, but I came to the Senate with the ate is that we are still mired in the cir- the path the Senate took last Thursday intention of having a Senate that cumstance in which—in the absence of is a terrible mistake for the future of would work for the purpose of undoing 60 votes—the Senate’s will on behalf of our country and the security of our many of the things that have happened the American people cannot be ex- citizens. I urge the Senate to allow over a long period of time that, in my pressed. consideration of this agreement, and I view, are damaging to our freedoms The point I guess I failed to under- urge the Senate to reject this agree- and liberties and damaging to our abil- stand is when new leadership came into ment for the good of America. ity to live the American dream. play that was open and receptive to I yield the floor to the Senator from I learned in a matter of a few weeks Democratic and Republican Senators South Dakota. of my arrival in the Senate, and after presenting their thoughts, amendments The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- taking the oath of office, that in this being offered, bills being considered, ator from South Dakota. place the plan was to do nothing. We most of my Democrat colleagues would Mr. ROUNDS. Madam President, I have seen that time and time again. find that appealing because we all echo the feelings of my friend and col- My reaction to that was: I want to go came here to do something we believe league from the State of Kansas. He out and see if we can get a Republican in, not to play a political game. Unfor- speaks with emotion and he speaks majority in which we have different tunately, that does not seem, to me, to with a heartfelt sense of concern that leadership of the Senate, in which the be the case today. many of us have with regard to this goal is to have a Senate that functions, This is the opportunity for us to proposed agreement by the President. and the opportunity is for every Sen- change course and return the Senate to I rise to speak about the Joint Com- ator, Republican and Democrat, to the day in which it was deliberative prehensive Plan of Action, or the

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My colleagues have addressed out for non-U.S. entities that are today than we were 1 year ago, and we a great number of concerns and defi- owned or controlled by U.S. companies. will all be left unquestionably less safe ciencies about the deal and many out- Some sanctions will also be lifted when this agreement ends in 10 years. side experts have testified before mul- against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, I, therefore, oppose this deal. It is an tiple committees of Congress explain- the entity that actually runs the mili- agreement that will reward a violent ing their views as well. tary aspects of Iran’s nuclear program. terrorist regime. Instead of stopping In addressing these concerns, I wish Furthermore, the agreement requires the Iranians from ever obtaining a nu- to ask just a few simple questions: Do the United States to make certain that clear weapon, it merely delays it. This we believe that with this agreement U.S. State and local governments com- deal is shortsighted and dangerous for the United States and our allies are ply with sanctions relief contravening our security. safer today than we were 1 year ago their own sanctions placed on Iran. Just a few days ago I was talking and will we be safer when the nuclear Now, this proposal, the JCPOA, also with my 8-year-old grandson. He asked limitations expire in 10 years? The an- commits the P5+1—that working group me what I was working on in the Sen- swers to these questions are very im- of countries—to work to strengthen ate. I told him about the President’s portant. They will dictate what we de- Iran’s ability to protect against and re- proposed deal with Iran. I told him cide in one of the most important votes spond to nuclear security threats, in- what we were giving them. I told him we will cast in the 114th Congress. cluding sabotage, which we can pre- about the money, the lifting of the After closely examining the agree- sume would mean from even our allies sanctions, the access to weapons and, ment, the following can be concluded: who feel deeply threatened by this soon, the ability to make a very bad Upon verification by the IAEA—the agreement which transforms Iran—a bomb. After all of this, he looked at me International Atomic Energy Agency— terrorist State—into a breakout nu- and he simply asked: ‘‘What do we get of Iranian compliance, supposedly clear power and still a terrorist State. out of it?’’ If this third grader can see within a few months if Iran is in com- In year 5 of the agreement, Iran will how bad this deal is, so should we. pliance, they will, after payment of be removed from the United Nations In conclusion, I urge my fellow Sen- their obligations, receive around $56 arms embargo. Yet as the Chairman of ators to vote not only to allow us to billion that were frozen in overseas ac- the Joint Chiefs of Staff, GEN Martin debate this issue but to vote in opposi- counts. Further revenue will be gen- Dempsey, told the Senate Armed Serv- tion to the President’s deal with Iran. erated because the European Union has ices Committee in August: ‘‘Under no It is truly wrong for the United States agreed to lift its ban on the import of circumstances should we relieve pres- and for the world. If my grandson un- Iranian oil, thereby providing Iran sure on Iran relative to ballistic mis- derstood that we truly are getting a with billions more in revenue with sile capabilities and arms trafficking.’’ bad deal—one that we should reject— which to repair its oilfields and begin In year 8 of the agreement, Iran will most certainly we should understand to repair its battered economy. be removed from the United Nations as well. According to the Wall Street Jour- ballistic missile embargo. Madam President, I yield the floor. nal, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister Now, in July of this year, Secretary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- recently stated that his country’s oil of Defense Ashton Carter confirmed to ator from Tennessee. exports would reach 2.3 million barrels me in a hearing that under this deal, Mr. CORKER. Madam President, I am a day, compared with around 1.2 mil- he could not rule out Iran acquiring, moved by the comments of my friend. lion barrels per day today. Iran would within 10 years, an intercontinental He told me the story regarding the dis- also gain access to 50 million barrels of ballistic missile that could hit the cussion with his 8-year-old grandson. oil which have been held offshore, and United States. This means Iran would I wish to reiterate that had the economists estimate that Iran’s econ- have the capability of producing a nu- President and those he designated to omy will grow up to 9 percent in the clear weapon that could reach U.S. soil negotiate done what they said they year after the implementation of the in a decade. were going to do—and that was to end agreement. These comments come after Gen. Iran’s nuclear program, something we This verification that we talk about Paul Selva, now the Vice Chairman of all celebrated—and if the good Senator by the IAEA will be accomplished the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told me dur- could say to his grandson that is what through protocols that Members of the ing a separate hearing that Iran re- we got out of the deal, what we would Senate have not seen in writing and mains the leading State sponsor of ter- have here today is unanimous support that the administration has not—nor rorism, and resources gained in sanc- of approval. will they—agreed to provide to us. This tions relief under the nuclear deal This body was so involved in bringing is in direct contravention to the Iran could be used by Iran to continue spon- Iran to the table. It is unbelievable the review act, which the President signed soring terrorism. way—in these days and times, since into law, agreeing to provide all docu- Under the agreement, the United 2010, four times the Senate has voted ments and side agreements and, ac- States agreed to allow the nuclear-re- almost unanimously to put sanctions cording to reports, will unbelievably lated equipment to remain in Iran in place to bring Iran to the table. It is allow the Iranians to provide their own under lock and key, and Iran will be al- also hard to believe the administration inspections of their military work on lowed to continue researching IR–4, IR– took the one issue that has caused us nuclear sites to the IAEA. 5, IR–6, and IR–8 centrifuges. Iran will to almost have unanimity which, let’s A robust inspection of a regime re- also be allowed to begin testing IR–6 face it, is rare in these times—the one quires an anytime, anywhere inspec- and IR–8 centrifuges in cascades of 30 issue where we have had almost una- tion policy. Unfortunately, under the at year 8 of the agreement. After 8 nimity is to bring it to the table by idea of managed access, as found in years, many of the research-and-devel- passing sanctions and then give us a this agreement, if the IAEA requests opment restrictions are removed and right to weigh in. They were trying to access to an undeclared location, under Iran will begin to manufacture ad- go around Congress by going directly this agreement Iran can delay access to vanced centrifuges. All R&D restric- to the U.N. Security Council. But what the facility for 2 weeks or longer with tions end at 10 years. they did on an issue that the American the outlined multistep process for Finally, after 10 years, Iran will be people are solidly behind—and that is undeclared locations. free of the restrictions on enrichment Iran not having nuclear weapons—what U.S. sanctions against foreign firms and could become a nuclear threshold they did was squander—squander—the for dealing with Iran in the oil and fi- State—legally, under international one opportunity for this body to act in nancial sectors, which have been the law—only postponing the inevitable unison; that is, to approve what they most effective sanctions enacted nuclearization of Iran. have done.

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Iran’s interest is advanced, and approval, Iran can industrialize their rupt bureaucratic autocracy, with eco- the rest of the world is less safe. nuclear program, can develop long- nomic mismanagement. Iran needs to This does not add up. We have the ad- range missiles, can be involved in re- get $130 per barrel of oil to meet the ministration claiming that the regime search and development, which makes government’s obligations, and oil is far is weak underneath our sanctions—and the IR–1 centrifuges, where all the below that. Iran’s trading partners are for that reason Rouhani was able to focus has been, look like antiques com- limited, and aside from this, the Ira- persuade Khamenei to come to the pared to what they are going to be— nian people want freedom. There is dis- table for negotiations—yet stating that what they are developing right now, content with the regime. Iran’s opposition to lifting the arms and we are allowing them to do that. But far from the stronger party pre- embargo was too strong to resist. The Again, this is in a country that has no vailing, this agreement concedes on the country cannot be too strong and too need for a nuclear program—none. very goals that it sought to achieve. weak at the same time. I mean, there is no practical need for We pursued this agreement with the in- Furthermore, knowing that the Ira- the pain they have put their citizens tention of ridding Iran of its nuclear nians have cheated on numerous pre- through for the past several years program. Instead we have agreed to lift vious nuclear agreements, why don’t under these crushing sanctions that sanctions that have crippled Iran’s we have a stronger mechanism with brought them to the table that we put economy and give immediate access to which to punish them should they in place—no reason for that. They want $60 billion, essentially bailing out a cheat? All this deal puts in place is the to be a threshold nuclear country, and struggling regime. It is fair to ask: In snapback. The hope is that reimposing our government—our officials—has return for what? sanctions on Iran will once more crip- agreed to that. They have agreed to According to the President and my ple their economy. The same sanctions that at a time when we have no Middle colleagues who support this deal, we that have been implemented over many East policy—none. We are watching on get the opportunity not to go to war, years are expected to somehow imme- television refugees from countries that and all Iran had to do was simply agree diately return to full strength. What is are the result of the fact that we have to continue developing and running to say that countries such as Russia or no Middle East policy. In that vacuum, their nuclear program in a peaceful China, which were initially reluctant this Nation—this administration, with- manner. But to quote Leon Wieseltier, to impose the sanctions on Iran, would out this being disapproved and sent a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Insti- agree to snap back should Iran cheat? back—this Nation is going to agree to tute: Especially considering how much the industrialization of the No. 1 state This agreement was designed to prevent stronger Iran will be once their econ- sponsor of terror, which is propping up Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. If it omy is given the chance to rebound, it does not prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear the regime that is causing all of these seems more likely that these countries weapons—and it seems uncontroversial to believe the economic advantages of refugees to be flooding into Europe and suggest that it does not guarantee such an other places. outcome—then it does not solve the problem lifting sanctions on Iran far outweigh With that, I see Senator CASSIDY of that it was designed to solve. And if it does the implications of a nuclear Iran. Louisiana who has been such a stalwart not solve the problem that it was designed to It has been stated one way or another on national security issues, and I will solve, then it is itself not an alternative, is by others, but I will discuss something yield the floor. it? The status is still quo. that has not been discussed in relation The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- How can it be the claim that this Ira- to the Iranian agreement but which I ator from Louisiana. nian agreement protects the American am surprised is not of greater concern Mr. CASSIDY. I thank the chairman people from the dangers of war when to Democrats. In its environmental im- of the committee. we are also told that the United States pact statement issued in February 2014, Madam President, the challenge in must provide more military support to the State Department estimated that speaking after so many others have on our allies in the region because of this the Keystone XL Pipeline, which would this agreement is that almost every deal increasing the likelihood of war? ultimately carry 830,000 barrels of oil angle has been addressed. But the ad- Secretary Kerry acknowledged in a daily, could increase emissions of heat- vantage is that I have been able to September 2 letter that, indeed, war is trapping greenhouse gases by 1.3 to 27.4 learn what others have to say and per- more likely: ‘‘Iran’s continued support million metric tons annually. Based on haps introduce new ideas. for terrorist and proxy groups through- these calculations, President Obama I am actually struck that Democrats out the region, its propping up of the has denied Americans a chance to ex- and Republicans agree. We all agree Assad regime in Syria, its efforts to pand our energy independence and to in that the Iranian agreement is flawed, undermine the stability of its regional turn create 40,000 direct jobs and many that it does not achieve the objectives neighbors, and the threat it poses to more indirect. If this deal goes originally defined by President Obama, Israel’’ are real concerns. He goes on to through—the Iranian deal—the Iranian and everyone is worried that the Ira- say, ‘‘We have no illusion that this be- oil minister stated that Iran could send nians will use a portion of the $50 to havior will change following the imple- 500,000 barrels of oil per day to the $100 billion they receive as a result of mentation of the JCPOA.’’ market immediately upon easing the this agreement to advance the cause of Why are we willingly, I ask, legiti- sanctions and up to 1 million barrels of terrorism. mizing a nuclear program of a country oil per day within 6 months. According What we do not agree on is whether that we feel this way about or, worse to an estimate by a DC think tank, if or not the administration could have yet, why are we willingly agreeing to Iran increases their oil production by and can get a better deal. Ironically, lift sanctions, which gives Iran billions this much, it will release 156 million Republicans have more faith in the of dollars and an improved economy more metric tons of carbon dioxide per President than the President’s fellow and therefore the extra resources with day. Wait a second. If we build the Key- Democrats do. Republicans think that which they can buy and distribute con- stone XL Pipeline, we may have 1.3 if Barack Obama and John Kerry called ventional weapons, which Iran can now million metric tons. We can’t do that them back up—showed leadership buy legally? Regarding the purpose of because of greenhouse gases. But the among our allies—that we can do bet- the conventional weapons, in the final Iranian agreement, which the Presi- ter and Democrats think not. I con- hours of negotiations, the lifting of the dent said has to occur, will increase tinue to have more faith in the Presi- embargo against the sale of conven- greenhouse gas emissions by as much dent and Secretary Kerry than my tional weapons and missiles was added as 156 million metric tons—over 100 Democratic colleagues because typi- to this deal. In just 5 years we lift the times more.

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Every single country on the ask my Democratic Senate colleagues and because of the consequences for face of this Earth has national prior- not to have such low expectations of America, for the world, for the Middle ities. The only way can you judge it is the President and to demand a better East, it needs to be perfect, and it is how they have spent their money in deal for the American people. I stand nowhere near perfect. I want to under- the past. During this period of time, by the assertion that the alternative to score a couple things in that regard. while they were in very difficult finan- this bad deal is not war, but a better The other thing we started out with cial straits, they had the ability to deal. was that the President promised us fund and to finance the worst enemies I am confident that our Nation can that we are going to have inspections America has, the worst enemies the stand from a position of power and ne- anytime, anyplace. Nothing could be world has—terrorists. They have fund- gotiate the deal we set out to achieve. further from the truth now that this ed Hamas, they have funded the Houthi Thank you, Madam President. agreement has been put on the table. rebels, they have funded Hezbollah, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. This is not an anytime, anyplace agree- others. Every problem we have in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ment. Indeed, the procedures—if you world with terrorism has Iran’s finger- clerk will call the roll. wade through the difficult and complex prints on it. The senior assistant legislative clerk procedures for how you get to an in- They have been able to fund that proceeded to call the roll. spection when there is suspicion or even when they were in difficult finan- Mr. RISCH. Madam President, I ask even when there is not suspicion, if you cial straits. What do you think is going unanimous consent that the order for are just doing it to check, it is going to to happen when they get this windfall the quorum call be rescinded. be very difficult to do that. In addition of $50 billion? Those organizations are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to that, there are places in Iran that going to become flush with cash. They objection, it is so ordered. are off limits. No American will ever are going to be able do things they Mr. RISCH. Madam President, I am set foot in there. No IAEA inspector have not been able to do in the past. If here to make a few remarks about the will ever set foot in there. you go to the hospitals here in America proposed agreement between the So why anyone would make this kind where our veterans are lying with United States—our participation in the of agreement is beyond me. I am talk- missing limbs—arms and legs—almost agreement with the Government of ing about Parchin. Parchin is a place all of them, almost all of them were Iran. I am going to speak briefly be- where they have done the kind of work caused by a device that Iran either cause we have been through this. I just in the past that we want to stop. In- made or financed. That is where this want to underscore a few points that deed, by getting in there, by going money is going to go. How can you go are very important to me as to why I through it, by inspecting it and doing to bed at night saying, well, yes, I am going to be voting the way I am an analysis, we would be able to tell agreed to this because it is going to be voting. what they did so we could expect what a wonderful thing for the world, when I think, first of all, one of the things they would do in the future—and they you have actually put money in the you always want to do when you are will. In addition to that, the most like- hands of these terrorists who are going entering into an agreement is weigh ly place in Iran for bad things to hap- to hurt America’s best who go out into whom it is you are making an agree- pen is at Parchin. No one can get in the field? It boggles my mind. When ment with. I always told clients when I Parchin. Why would the Iranians insist you are sitting at the negotiating was practicing law that more impor- on a provision in this agreement that table, why did someone not say: Hey, if tant than the words on the paper were no one can get into Parchin? There is we catch any of this money going to the people whose signatures appeared only one reason: They intend to cheat terrorists, all bets are off, and we are at the bottom. I think, in this par- and they intend to do it at Parchin. going to pull back everything. ticular instance, we could not have a They have gotten away with a lot of It is not just the $50 billion. More im- worse situation than what we have. things at Parchin in the past, so they portant than that is Iran will now have The Iranians have shown us what want to protect it. a continuous cashflow because they are they are made of for decades. We all All of these things argue for no going to be able to sell their oil, and know what they are made of. This is agreement being better than a bad they are going to be able to generate not going to be a good time as we go agreement, which this is. substantial amounts of money. So it is forward. Generally, when people make Let me talk about a couple of the not just the $50 billion. This money an agreement, and people make agree- things. There has been a lot of time thing is a real problem. It absolutely ments every day, they agree on an ob- spent on them, but this situation re- boggles my mind that—I don’t know jective and then both cooperate as they garding the money is just—I don’t un- how anybody who supports this is move forward toward that objective. derstand how people can talk about going to look these Americans in the That is not going to happen here. We signing on to this agreement, when you eye who are hurt by these devices that have seen before the Iranians operate are talking about what is going to hap- are made and that are financed by Iran. under similar circumstances. They pen with the money that is going to be It is going to go on. It is going to con- cheat, to begin with, on a regular basis. freed up for Iran. There is $150 billion tinue. This money is going to be used But just as importantly, they will stiff- that is going to be freed up. Now, you for that. That alone, to me, is suffi- arm, they will drag their feet, they will will get people who say: Well, it is not cient reason not to vote for this. It misinterpret, they will challenge, they that much because they owe this. It is should be sent back, saying: Look, we will do everything possible to avoid dedicated here, what have you. So let’s need a specific agreement that this meeting the objective of the agree- just take the 50 billion that everybody money is going to be used for domestic ment. believes—I think they say 54 billion, purposes for you to help the people of How did all of this start? You remem- but let’s take $50 billion—$50 billion. In Iran—the people who want to do good ber when this whole thing started, ev- Iran this is not small change. Here in things—and not sent off to foreign ter- eryone was cheering about what a won- the United States, obviously, it would rorists who are going to use that derful thing this is, and we are going to be a much smaller amount. But the money to kill Americans and to kill go forward with this, but we do not statistics, when you compare what $50 other people. trust them, and no agreement is better billion means to the regime in Iran, it I wish to talk for a second about the than a bad agreement. Well, what has is very substantial. secret agreements that are incor- happened since then? There is not any- What does Iran do with its money porated into this. Who—who—would body saying this is a good agreement. when it gets money? Since the sanc- sign a contract or an agreement where

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Whatever happens as a in 25 years. and violence. result of these secret agreements— I don’t believe much of what they This is a waste of our time tonight. whatever happens as a result of these say, but what I do believe is, because of This is just about politics. This is just secret agreements—we are going to the way they have acted, because of about trying to gain political advan- have to abide by it because we will their history, that they will do every- tage over an issue that is fundamental have entered into this. thing they possibly can to make that to the security of this country and to Nobody enters into a contract to buy promise come true. our allies. a bicycle where they have secret agree- This is whom we are dealing with. I continue to support this agreement ments. You wouldn’t buy a consumer They are going to try to eliminate our for a very simple reason. I just think it product for your home if at the bottom closest ally in the world over the next is the best way, taking a look at the line it said: By the way, there are two 25 years. This is whom we are dealing options in front of us, to stop Iran from agreements between so and so and so with. And we are willing to get in bed getting a nuclear weapon. I know there and so. Neither of them is a part of with these people and throw Israel are others who are hopeful—by the this, but by buying this and signing under the bus? It is fantastic. It just moderates achieving a victory within this contract, you are agreeing to does not make sense, but that is whom Iran’s political power structure—that whatever is in there. we are dealing with. They are prom- there will be a willingness to try to I don’t understand that. No American ising, while all this is going on, that come to the table and figure out some has seen it. We get fairly good informa- they will see that Israel does not exist other very meddlesome issues in the re- tion in the Intelligence Committee, in 25 years. gion, but that is not why I support and we have had closed hearings on Well, it has been all over the media this. this. We have dragged in everybody. that the people who were supporting I support this because I believe we The closest I have come to is Wendy this are looking for a legacy. I promise have negotiated an agreement that is Sherman. She was the No. 2 negotiator you that the people who support this going to make it much less likely for behind John Kerry. John Kerry has not are going to get a legacy, but it is not Iran to get a nuclear weapon than if we seen these agreements—and everybody going to be the legacy they want. When were to reject the agreement. We are tells you what is in these agreements. this thing goes south, the media and dramatically reducing the number of I cross-examined them: every American is going to be looking centrifuges; the quality of the enriched How do you know what is in these for the people who did this, who sup- material will be greatly reduced from agreements? ported it, and who ratified it through 20 percent down to 3 percent; we essen- Well, that is what we were told. this Congress. tially eliminate their stockpiles, re- Well, how do you know it if you I yield the floor. ducing their stockpile materials by haven’t seen it? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. about 97 percent; we get intrusive, un- Well, the Iranians tell us what is in GARDNER). The Senator from Con- precedented inspections on the entirety there, and the IAEA tells us what is in necticut. of the supply chain, so if they try to there. So we are willing to accept that. Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I am cheat—and they may try to cheat—we But no American has seen it. Wendy back to the floor a second time to will have a much better chance of Sherman admitted she was in a room speak very briefly in favor of the nu- catching it with inspectors on the with a number of people when the clear agreement with Iran. I don’t ground than if we rejected this agree- agreements were there, and they were clearly understand why we are here ment and had no inspectors on the being waved around, but she did not again. ground. read those agreements. She cannot tell When I was sworn into the House, I Then, importantly—and I think espe- us what is in those agreements. She remember that one of the things people cially for many of my more hawkish tried to tell us what is in those agree- told me was a phrase that said that Republican friends—we preserve the ments. Others tried to tell us what is politics stops at the water’s edge. The military option and make it much in those agreements, but nobody knows idea was we reserve our deep political, more effective and credible under this because they will not let us see what is partisan disagreements for domestic agreement. It is much more effective in those agreements. issues, and we don’t hesitate to dis- because we are going to have eyes on Why is that? Do you think there are agree—often vociferously—with each the program and on the supply chain so things in those agreements that show other on issues of national security that if we did catch Iran cheating with this is a good deal? that regard our relations with other those inspections, we would have more They are hiding stuff. There are bad countries, but we do that based on pol- information than we would if we didn’t things in there for America. Yet people icy grounds. We don’t do that in order have any inspectors on the ground. It is are willing to sign on to this and to en- to try to score political advantage with more credible because we will do it in dorse, to adopt, and to ratify two se- one another, because when you are the context of an international agree- cret agreements that no American has playing pure politics with inter- ment, meaning that if we do have to ever seen or can vouch for what is in national relations, you are really play- strike militarily, we will have our those two secret agreements. ing with the security of this country. partners, our international partners, One of the things that is included in There is absolutely no reason to have by our side—which we frankly would there that they have admitted is how this vote today other than a desire on not have if they all asked us to sign Parchin gets inspected or, rather, isn’t behalf of the majority party in the this agreement to try to put us on a inspected. If they are willing to admit Senate to try to gain some perceived diplomatic path to divorce Iran from a that in those secret agreements there political advantage over the minority nuclear weapon—we alone refused and is a provision that says Parchin will party or over the President. then asked them for help in a military never be inspected, can you imagine We know exactly what is going to endeavor, they wouldn’t go with us what the rest of the matters are that happen. There aren’t the votes for this and, thus, we would be on our own. We are in those agreements? It is out- resolution of disapproval to proceed have just the last 10 years to see what rageous for someone to adopt, on be- past the Senate. There weren’t the unilateral, U.S. military action in the half of the American people, provisions votes last week. There will not be the Middle East looks like. We are better that they don’t know what they are. votes this week. We know this agree- off when we have partners. Let me just say that I come back to ment is going to go into effect and we, But this has always been a choice be- where I started; that is, we need to frankly, have a lot of work to do. We tween one set of consequences flowing have a full appreciation of whom we have a lot of work to do to keep the from the adoption of the agreement are dealing with. While this is going government open and operating. We versus a set of consequences flowing

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It is unconscionable that ous foreign policy thinkers are of one foundation of the IAEA’s inspection re- we are not feeding people in the Middle mind when it comes to what will hap- gime, the idea that they could only East who have fled violence, but it is pen if Congress were to reject this have credibility—they can only have terrible national security strategy to deal—and we are not going to. We knew credibility if they don’t disclose the se- push them into the arms of the extrem- that last week. crets of the countries that participate ists. But what we know is that Iran’s nu- in the program. The IAEA could not What we should be debating today is clear program would start back up. I function if it weren’t for these agree- an emergency appropriations bill to don’t think they would rush to a ments. allow for refugees to come to this coun- bomb—very few people do—but they Now, we all sat in a room and were try, as has been in the best traditions would start their nuclear program back briefed on this agreement, so there is of America, and to fund humanitarian up, have more centrifuges spinning, not a single Senator who cannot say assistance so that people don’t starve and more stockpiled material piling they don’t know what is in this agree- and die or get pushed back into Syria up. ment. There is not a single Senator to be killed by Assad and others. But The inspectors would get kicked out. who could say the AP story was cor- instead we are having another vote— I don’t think there is any way they rect. There is not a single Senator, if another vote—on the Iran nuclear would allow for inspectors to remain in they were sitting in those briefings, agreement when we know the outcome the country if it wasn’t in the context who can say they were surprised by is predestined. of a deal. The sanctions would probably what we heard this week. The argu- We have some really important stuff fray at first because the Russians and ment, especially after reporting that to talk about here, and we need to Chinese would not walk away, but they we have seen this week, just doesn’t move on from this debate so we can would—over time—fall apart. The mili- wash any longer. start to build on the credibility we tary option, as I mentioned, would get But as I said at the outset, the im- have already grown by virtue of negoti- harder because we wouldn’t have as perative to move beyond this argument ating this agreement in the region. much knowledge of their program, and is not just because we shouldn’t be Mr. DURBIN. Will the Senator yield we would have to go it alone with playing politics with an issue of this for a question? Israel, potentially, but probably not import but also because we have to Mr. MURPHY. I would be happy to with our international partners who come together on other issues that are yield. Mr. DURBIN. I would like to ask the would feel badly burned by this rejec- vital to the stability of the region. Senator from Connecticut a question tion. SYRIAN REFUGEE CRISIS Finally, U.S. credibility as an honest, Mr. President, I just came back from through the Chair. First, let me thank the Senator for diplomatic, negotiating partner would a Syrian refugee camp with Senator raising this issue. I have said—and I be greatly damaged if—with the unani- PETERS: 80,000 people living in this think my colleague may share the feel- camp with 250 of them getting on a bus mous support of the Security Council, ing—that this may be the greatest hu- every day and going back to Syria. the unanimous support of the P5+1— manitarian crisis of our time, and Why? Because they have been sitting in the Senate and Congress decided to other generations will ask us: What did walk away from this deal. this camp in abysmal, unconscionable you do in the midst of the Syrian hu- This idea that there is a magical, conditions, for 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, manitarian crisis? better deal on the table is just fiction, and they have no hope, no hope of ever I met with four Syrian families in plain and simple. There is no way to go getting out. So they are going back to Chicago who are now refugees. They back to the negotiating table if Con- Syria. They are taking their kids and made it, and they have these horrible gress were to reject this deal. The Ira- almost accepting the potential for stories of what they went through. But nians will not come back to the negoti- death because the conditions in these when we look back at the past and ating table. Our P5+1 partners have camps gets worse and worse and their what we have done in America for told us to our face that they will not hope just atrophies away. Those who Cuban refugees, and I believe at least come back to the table. So you are left, aren’t just going back to live in Syria, one of our colleagues here was a Cuban at that point, with an isolated Iran as we know, are pouring into Europe by refugee—his family was when they with a nuclear program restarting, the tens of thousands. came to this country; refugees from with sanctions fraying, and with U.S. When we were in the region, our part- the Soviet Union, Jewish people suf- credibility damaged. I have no idea ners in the Middle East told us two fering from persecution and wanting to how that makes this country or that things. Our Arab partners in the Mid- escape; refugees from Somalia; the makes our allies in the Middle East dle East said: Get this agreement done. Hmong people from Vietnam; and any safer. It is vital to the security of the region. Bosnians who made it to the United I have listened to all of the argu- To a person, every single individual we States, it seems to me that in the ments against it, and I listened to Sen- met with in Qatar, in UAE, in Iraq, and sweep of modern history—since World ator RISCH—who is a good friend—just Jordan said: Get this deal done. War II, I would add quickly—that we make his secret agreement argument Second, they said: Step up to the have really established ourselves as again. But it is amazing to me, having plate and do more when it comes to caring for refugees, not only feeding had so much attention over this AP ar- solving this humanitarian disaster. them but accepting them, after careful ticle a few weeks ago on this supposed Take refugees—like we are—in Jordan, vetting, in the United States. secret agreement between the IAEA Iraq, and Turkey. Make sure that the So I ask the Senator from Con- and Iran, that there has been not even World Food Programme doesn’t run necticut, when we hear what is hap- a whisper from opponents about the ar- out of money, as it is about to. Think pening in Europe, is he struck by the ticle this week correcting the AP story about that, 1 million refugees in Jor- fact there are some countries opening talking about how, in fact, the IAEA— dan are about to lose their food bene- their arms in extraordinary ways and according to this report—is going to fits because the United States and others, sadly, going in the opposite di- have direct access to Parchin and is some of our partners refuse to put up rection with these refugees? I am sure going to be able to take samples under money to continue to operate the pro- the Senator has been struck by that as the agreement they have with Iran. gram. And guess what. When they do well. There is a lot of talk about the first not get funding from the World Food Mr. MURPHY. I say to Senator DUR- article, but the second article that cor- Programme, they go to see who else is BIN, I come from Connecticut, one of rects the record, nary a whisper from offering them sustenance, and often it the Thirteen Original Colonies. We are folks who oppose this deal. The reality is the extremist groups we are trying proud of our role as part of the founda- is that this secret agreement you talk to fight. When you stop funding the tion, the fabric of America, and our

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Some vote our conscience. night at least two Senators on the 190,000 Vietnamese came here, and Let me say one more time that had other side of the aisle will give us the 180,000 from the Balkan countries came the President achieved his goal, we ability to express ourselves on the sub- here just a decade ago. would have unanimous support here stance of the deal and not block a bi- The Senator is right—this isn’t easy supporting the deal itself. We would all partisan majority of Members who because we have to go through a sub- be supportive of ending their program. want to express themselves through a stantial vetting process to make sure But the administration squandered vote of disapproval. we are not bringing anyone here who that opportunity and instead has I yield the floor, and I thank the Sen- even sniffs of potential violence or con- agreed to the industrialization of their ator for the time. nection to terrorist groups. I was sit- program, their development of inter- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ting in those Syrian refugee camps 2 continental ballistic missiles, their de- ator from Illinois. weeks ago, and I was looking at 8-year- velopment of even faster centrifuges to Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, the Sen- old kids digging ditches through the ensure they are a nuclear threshold ator from Tennessee is my friend. I re- sand so the feces running out of their state. spect him. I have said so on the floor house has a place to go. Those little What the public may not understand and have said so privately among my kids aren’t terrorists. is taking place here now—we have had colleagues. For the record, I want to We can figure this out. We are going a debate. We had 12 hearings in the make it clear, though, that Senator to need some additional resources to do Foreign Relations Committee. We have REID and the Democrats said there will it. I thank the Senator for taking such had all kinds of Senators debating. As be no cloture necessary on the motion a lead in the caucus, and I am hopeful a matter of fact, Senators know more to proceed, no motion to proceed vote we will be able to move on to that de- about the Iran deal than probably any necessary last week on the floor to go bate in the Foreign Relations Com- international agreement in modern to this measure. We had an oppor- mittee and in the Appropriations Com- history. It has been studied and de- tunity to obstruct, to block, whatever mittee after today. bated. you want to say, and we did not do it I yield the floor. So the minority, 42 Senators—I because we believed that what we had The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- might say a partisan minority because heard repeatedly—that this would be a ator from Tennessee. they are all Democrats—a bipartisan 58 60-vote final passage—would ulti- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I notice Senators—the 2 Senators who know mately be the standard. There is noth- a discussion taking place. I wish to more about foreign policy issues than ing in the statute that brings us to this speak for approximately 10 minutes any other Senators on the Democratic measure that in any way eliminates prior to the vote, assuming that is ac- side oppose this deal. And now, in keep- the 60-vote requirement. It is just not ceptable to the minority. ing with the Iran review act, the ma- there. There is nothing that does that. Mr. DURBIN. I would advise the Sen- jority, a bipartisan majority, is wish- When my colleague’s side discovered ator from Tennessee that all time re- ing to have the opportunity to vote on they did not have 60 votes, which was maining is on our side of the aisle, but the substance of the deal. the beginning of last week, they I would yield half of it—5 of the next 10 What is happening is my friend the changed the standard and said: We minutes—to him. minority leader, who is here, began want a majority vote, and anything The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- saying in August that he wanted to fil- less than that is a filibuster. So that ator from Tennessee. ibuster this, and my understanding is was a Republican decision based on the Mr. CORKER. I thank the Senator the administration has supported that. fact that now 42 Democratic Senators very much. I will be very brief. I made So what we have now is a partisan mi- see this issue differently. these points earlier today, but I would nority of people who are keeping the I would just say this: We have had 8 just like to remind people as to why we spirit of the Iran review act from com- weeks on this issue, and we should are having this vote this evening. ing into play by blocking our ability to have taken 8 weeks on this issue. It is Almost unanimously, on four dif- actually vote up or down. That is what that important. And every Senator ferent occasions since 2010, Congress is happening. I want to make sure the should stand up and say where they passed sanctions. Both sides of the American people understand that. I stand on this issue, and every Senator aisle strongly supported sanctions know Members of this body understand has stood up and announced where they being imposed upon Iran to bring them that. stand on this issue. This has not been to the negotiating table. That was I want to close with this. Our major- glossed over. We have not made light of something which was very strongly bi- ity leader, on every occasion where it. People aren’t trying to find some partisan. there has been an opportunity for this sneaky way to avoid responsibility. When it came time to bring them to to devolve into something that was Each person is on the record. You know the table and begin negotiations, the partisan and there was concern on the where I stand, I know where you stand, President declared the goal was to end other side of the aisle about certain and that goes for every one of our col- their nuclear program, and they began things that were occurring, at every leagues. negotiations. And by the way, we cele- point, the majority leader has acqui- So what are we doing tonight? Why brated that goal. I think there would esced and agreed for things to progress are we going through a replay of what be unanimous support for the agree- in a way that the minority would feel we did last week, and now with the ment had that goal been achieved. But that this was not a partisan effort. threat of amendments? Now we are the President then declared that in- I wish to also point out that the ma- going to have a run of amendments. stead of bringing this as a treaty, jority leader, when we brought this res- They won’t be on the Iran agreement which typically would be the case for olution of disapproval to the floor, per se, on the adoption of the agree- an international agreement, or bring- filled the tree. He filled the tree. My ment, which was the underlying stat- ing it as a congressional-executive friends on the other side of the aisle ute. They could be on something else. agreement, he was going to call this an did not want a bunch of amendments; We are just discovering what they executive agreement so that only he they wanted only to vote on a resolu- could be. would be involved in it. tion of approval or disapproval. In this To say we haven’t taken the time That being known to this body, again case, since there is a bipartisan major- and dealt with this in a bipartisan way, in a very strong, bipartisan way—98 to ity in support of disapproval, that is dealt with it in a serious way, allowed 1—we voted for the first time since I what we are hoping to vote on. But, un- open debate—we have done it, and we have been here to take power away fortunately, what is happening again, have cooperated in doing it. My col- from the President and to keep him it appears tonight based on the spirit, league doesn’t like the result. I happen

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That is what I pointed out, in a manner that re- benchmarks: It must formally recog- want achieved, and I think we can spected the process and gave the Sen- nize Israel’s right to exist, and it must achieve it through this agreement. But ate an opportunity to vote on that deal release the American citizens being it is subject to inspection, it is subject only, even though technically it was held in Iranian custody. to reports, and if the Iranians decide open for amendment. Yet we have been Let me say that again. If cloture is they want to breach this agreement, denied the opportunity to get an up-or- not invoked, I will file an amendment then we start back on the sanctions. down vote on the agreement on which that would prevent the President from We are back where we started from. the Corker-Cardin bill gave us an op- lifting sanctions until Iran meets two I would say to the Senator from Ten- portunity to express ourselves. simple benchmarks: It must formally nessee, having, as he has, faced these So I congratulate the Senator from recognize Israel’s right to exist, and it conscience votes on the floor about war Tennessee. It has been an extraor- must release American citizens being and about the deaths associated with dinary legislative performance. The held in Iranian custody. them, I conclude: First try diplomacy. Senator from Tennessee, as we all The President has so far resisted If diplomacy does not work, then you know, is someone who admires and re- linking his deal—a deal that fails to have to pursue whatever is necessary spects and is willing to talk to the end Iran’s enrichment program, while for national security. But I believe we other side, and frequently good things leaving it as an American-recognized have said—42 out of 46 Democratic Sen- come about as a result of it. But we are nuclear threshold state—to other as- ators—we support diplomacy first. where we are. pects of Iran’s conduct, but linkage is To argue that this is somehow par- This evening, Senate Democrats will appropriate, and in this negotiation it tisan because four Senators see it dif- have one more opportunity to do the would have been wise to have linkage. ferently—I think there may be some right thing and end their blockade of a Indeed, Senators say they understand partisanship in the fact that not a sin- vote on the President’s deal with Iran. the importance of standing up for an gle Republican Member of the House or We know that a strong, bipartisan ma- ally such as Israel in a dangerous re- Senate supports the President’s posi- jority of the Senate would vote to re- gion, and the Senate voted unani- tion—not one. I think there may be ject it. But Democratic leaders are de- mously just a few months ago in call- some partisanship in the fact that 47 termined to do anything they can to ing for Iranian leaders to release these Republican Senators, on March 9, 2015, prevent that vote from happening be- Americans. sent a letter to the Ayatollah in Iran cause Democrats know the deal is inde- Here is what one American prisoner— and said, basically, stop negotiating fensible—indefensible—on the merits. this is an American prisoner in Iran, with the United States of America. The President’s Iran deal would allow one of ours—wrote earlier this year: There is no point in it. That has never the world’s leading state sponsor of As a fellow American and combat veteran, ever, ever happened in diplomatic his- terrorism to retain thousands of cen- I am writing to bring to your attention my tory—that 47 Republican Senators trifuges, to enrich uranium, to conduct situation and that of a long list of my fellow would prejudge a matter under negotia- Americans. For nearly three and a half their research and development pro- years, I have been falsely imprisoned and tion with the President of the United grams for advanced centrifuges, and to treated inhumanely. . . . While I am thank- States. But they did. So the fact that reap a multibillion-dollar cash windfall ful that the State Department and the all 47 voted against this agreement is which would help it fund terrorist Obama administration has called for my re- no surprise. They announced in March groups like Hezbollah. lease and that of my fellow Americans, there they were against the agreement no Here is what the Iranian Defense has been no serious response to this blatant matter what it said. I think that is the Minister said just last week: and ongoing mistreatment. . . . reality of what we face today. I officially declare that under no cir- My strong preference is for our I don’t know why we are going to cumstances will we refrain from providing Democratic friends to simply allow an keep repeating these votes over and material and moral support to Hezbollah, or up-or-down vote on the President’s over. There are a lot of things we to any other group of the resistance to the Iran deal. I don’t know what they are should take up. We have nine legisla- U.S. and Israel. We say this loud and clear. protecting him from. He is proud of tive days left until this fiscal year ends That is the Iranian Defense Minister. this deal. As I suggested last week, he and we end up closing down the govern- The assault on Israel and the assault could have a ceremony down there ment. I think it is time for us to move on the United States continues while he vetoed the resolution of dis- on to important issues that should unabated. In other words, President approval. He has convinced them to command the attention of the Senate. Obama’s Iran deal would likely en- protect him from what he is bragging The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- trench Iran’s nuclear capabilities, es- about. But if they are determined to jority leader. sentially help subsidize terrorism, and make that impossible, then at the very Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I threaten Israel—for what? For what? It least we should be able to provide some am going to proceed under my leader is not as if the Iranian regime is about protection to Israel and long-overdue time. to change its behavior. The Supreme relief to Americans who have lan- I want to start by congratulating the Leader crows that change ‘‘will never guished in Iranian custody for years. chairman of the Foreign Relations happen’’ as he rails against the Great So let me just say this. Either way, Committee for an incredible job in giv- Satan—that is us—and promises this debate will continue. This is an ing the Senate an opportunity to actu- Israel’s demise. The scary thing about issue with a very, very long shelf life. ally express itself on what the Presi- this is that he is serious. He really It will be before the American people dent has described as an executive means it. The scarier thing is that the for the next year and a half and will agreement. President’s deal could empower his re- certainly be a factor in their deter- It is an executive agreement. I think gime. mination of whom they want to lead it is important for everybody to under- This is a gravely serious matter. The our country as President in the next stand that the next President of the American people deserve to know election. United States is going to take a new where their respective Senators stand The PRESIDING OFFICER. The look at this because it doesn’t have the on the President’s deal. Democratic leader. force of law of a treaty. But the Presi- Democrats seem to think they can Mr. REID. Mr. President, it is hard dent didn’t want us to have anything end the discussion by blocking an up- for me to comprehend how my Repub- to do with it at all. And the chairman or-down vote, then turn around and lican colleagues with a straight face of the Foreign Relations Committee, pretend they care deeply about Israel can talk about ‘‘Let’s have an up-or- Senator CORKER, skillfully negotiated and human rights. Well, if they vote down vote on this.’’ We agreed to allow

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Remember, Reid was the ‘‘We want an up-or-down vote,’’ up-or- gets here. But it is not going to change bad guy; he filled the tree. I can’t num- down votes on the magical number of the Pope, how he feels about the fact ber the times my friend the Republican 60 is what they created. We didn’t draft that Republicans have ignored poor leader has filled the tree—something this legislation. It was brought people in America. It is not going to he said would never happen. He said through committee to this floor. They change the Pope, how he feels about bills wouldn’t come to this body unless thought they had—they, the Repub- what is happening to our great world there were hearings and they were re- licans, thought everything was fine that we live in, that we know, dealing ported out of committee. Of course, until they realized they didn’t have with climate change. Republicans have that is not true. Being majority leader enough votes and suddenly they denied that climate change exists. So is not as easy as giving speeches. changed direction dramatically. Fifty they can have a fake vote on abortion. What is going on tonight is a charade votes wasn’t good enough for trying to It is not going to change how Pope by the Republicans to try to change raise the minimum wage. Certainly a Francis feels about what is happening, the rules in the middle of the game. simple majority wasn’t enough to do and it is all being directed towards the The Republicans have lost. They have anything about the overwhelming debt Republicans, and he doesn’t need—ev- lost this measure. We should move on that faces the American people. It is eryone knows what the problems are. to something else. It should be the not credit cards, it is student debt. No, So we can be threatened all we need budget. It shouldn’t be abortion. we couldn’t debate that; we had to to be threatened. The Republican lead- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- have 60 votes. Equal pay for men and er has threatened us: We lost, and we ator from Tennessee. women? No, we are not going to allow are going to make you suffer. Just like that to happen; what we want is to Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I do we lost ObamaCare. have 60 votes. That is the reason we want to clarify, the bill specifically We had over 600 votes to get rid of states regular order. It is not the rule had to file cloture more than 600 times, that. We may have more than that to because the rule had been established of the Senate that final votes are on 60 get rid of this agreement. votes. They are on a majority vote. I by my Republican friend, the Repub- They have magnified this agreement. lican leader, during the entire Obama don’t want anybody in the Senate or They have this agreement—oh, it is certainly the public to think that administration that that is the rule. doing all kinds of things. The purpose Here is what he said—and I have read somehow we have a rule that bills pass of this agreement, everyone knows, is on this floor all the multitude of state- on 60 votes. That is not the case. That to stop Iran from having a nuclear ments he has given saying it would be has been a tradition on major issues, weapon, and that is what it does. That 60 votes: We are not interesting in but that is not the rule. The bill spe- is the sole purpose of this agreement. using floor time for get-well efforts. We cifically states we will settle under And it is an agreement that is so im- only have so much time on the Senate regular order, which means when clo- portant. It is so important that we got floor. If this isn’t a get-well issue, I ture is invoked—which hopefully will Russia, we got China, and the others, don’t know what would be. We had de- happen tonight—we will have a simple our allies—Germany, France—to sign bate that took place over a long period majority vote, up or down. off on this, and Great Britain. To of time with this issue. It was debated Mr. REID. Could I ask my friend a during the August recess, it was de- think, after all the years of negotiating question? bated all last week on the floor, and this through all of our friends and al- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Would the decision was made that the meas- lies, including the good work that has the Senator yield for a question? ures brought before this body did not been done in this regarding Russia and Mr. CORKER. If it is brief. I know get enough votes. It didn’t get 60 votes. China, to think that suddenly it is people have a meeting to go to. That is the threshold. We have agreed going to be back the way it was. Every Mr. REID. Do you think this Iran to have that vote, and suddenly the one of these countries said: If you don’t issue is a major issue? rules are suddenly attempting to be move forward on this agreement, we Mr. CORKER. It is a major issue. changed here, and they are not going are through. Sanctions are gone. Mr. REID. You answered your own to be changed. So this is not an intelligent debate question. It is a situation where I wonder if the because my friend the Republican lead- Mr. CORKER. I am hoping we are Republican leader has bothered to look er is trying to change the rules he de- going to be able to vote our conscience at the calendar. We have 8 days now veloped. He created these rules. He cre- on this major issue by getting cloture until we are at the end of the fiscal ated the 60-vote threshold. We tried to invoked. year—8 days. We have 32 Republicans change that hundreds of times, but no. I ask unanimous consent to waive who have written to the Speaker say- Let’s also remind everybody that we the mandatory quorum call with re- ing: We are not going to allow a bill to did not filibuster this bill. We let the spect to the cloture motions on amend- pass unless we get rid of Planned Par- Republicans go to this bill. We let ment No. 2640 and H.J. Res. 61. enthood—health care for women. We them go to the bill. We let them go to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there have had statements of people running the bill. There was no motion to pro- objection? for President over here who are saying ceed. And people watching may say: Without objection, it is so ordered. What is that? Well, what the Repub- there will be nothing done on paying CLOTURE MOTION the government’s bills unless we do licans did time and time again, even on measures they wanted passed, they Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays something about Planned Parenthood. before the Senate the pending cloture Other people have made statements would make us file a motion to proceed and have cloture on that. That ate up motion, which the clerk will state. that they want riders dealing with EPA The legislative clerk read as follows: and on and on. a week’s period of time. In their mind, Now, it would be different—maybe we that was really tasty because it was CLOTURE MOTION wouldn’t be as concerned, except you good, because it stopped Obama from We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- did it once. You did it once. They moving his program ahead. Anything ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the closed the government for almost 3 to stall for time. Well, the 60-vote Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby threshold was created by the Repub- move to bring to a close debate on Senate weeks. Two years ago, the government amendment No. 2640. was actually shut down for almost 3 licans. That is the rule of this body, Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, John weeks. and we are sticking by the rules of this Barrasso, Bob Corker, Steve Daines, We have staring us in the face the body. It was created by the Repub- David Perdue, Tom Cotton, Susan M. debt ceiling, which is going to be upon licans. Collins, Deb Fischer, Shelley Moore

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Kingdom and the United States, with the Senate that debate on amendment No. The motion was agreed to. High Representative of the European Union 2640, offered by the Senator from Ken- VOTE ON AMENDMENT NO. 2641 for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and tucky, Mr. MCCONNELL, to H.J. Res. 61, all implementing materials and agreements Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I shall be brought to a close? related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of move to table amendment No. 2641. Action. The yeas and nays are mandatory The PRESIDING OFFICER. The under the rule. question is on agreeing to the motion Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas The clerk will call the roll. to table. and nays on my amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a called the roll. sufficient second? AMENDMENT NO. 2656 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2640 Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators There appears to be a sufficient sec- are necessarily absent: the Senator Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ond. have an amendment that is at the desk from South Carolina (Mr. GRAHAM) and The yeas and nays were ordered. that I ask the clerk to report. the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. PAUL). AMENDMENT NO. 2657 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2656 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I DAINES). Are there any other Senators The bill clerk read as follows: have a second-degree amendment at in the Chamber desiring to vote? the desk. The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 56, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nays 42, as follows: NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2656 to amendment No. 2640. clerk will report. [Rollcall Vote No. 265 Leg.] Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The bill clerk read as follows: YEAS—56 ask unanimous consent that the read- The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- Alexander Ernst Murkowski ing of the amendment be dispensed NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2657 Ayotte Fischer Perdue to amendment No. 2656. Barrasso Flake Portman with. Blunt Gardner Risch The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous Boozman Grassley Roberts objection, it is so ordered. consent that the reading of the amend- Burr Hatch Rounds ment be dispensed with. Capito Heller The amendment is as follows: Rubio The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Cardin Hoeven Sasse (Purpose: To prohibit the President from Cassidy Inhofe Schumer waiving, suspending, reducing, providing objection, it is so ordered. Coats Isakson Scott relief from, or otherwise limiting the ap- The amendment is as follows: Cochran Johnson Sessions plication of sanctions pursuant to an Collins Kirk At the end add the following. Corker Lankford Shelby agreement related to the nuclear program ‘‘This Act shall take effect 1 day after the Cornyn Lee Sullivan of Iran) date of enactment.’’ Cotton Manchin Thune Strike line 3 and all that follows and insert AMENDMENT NO. 2658 Crapo McCain Tillis the following: Cruz McConnell Toomey Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE, Daines Menendez Vitter SUSPEND, REDUCE, PROVIDE RE- have an amendment to the text pro- Enzi Moran Wicker LIEF FROM, OR OTHERWISE LIMIT posed to be stricken. NAYS—42 THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS The PRESIDING OFFICER. The PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT RE- Baldwin Gillibrand Nelson clerk will report. LATED TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM Bennet Heinrich Peters OF IRAN. The bill clerk read as follows: Blumenthal Heitkamp Reed Booker Hirono Reid (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- Boxer Kaine Sanders other provision of law, the President may NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2658 Brown King Schatz not— to the language proposed to be stricken by Cantwell Klobuchar Shaheen (1) waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief amendment No. 2640. Carper Leahy Stabenow from, or otherwise limit the application of Casey Markey Tester Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sanctions described in subsection (b) or re- ask unanimous consent that the read- Coons McCaskill Udall frain from applying any such sanctions; or Donnelly Merkley Warner (2) remove a foreign person listed in At- ing of the amendment be dispensed Durbin Mikulski Warren with. Feinstein Murphy Whitehouse tachment 3 or Attachment 4 to Annex II of Franken Murray Wyden the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without from the list of specially designated nation- objection, it is so ordered. NOT VOTING—2 als and blocked persons maintained by the The amendment is as follows: Graham Paul Office of Foreign Asset Control of the De- At the end add the following. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this partment of the Treasury. ‘‘This Act shall take effect 2 days after the vote, the yeas are 56, the nays are 42. (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The sanctions date of enactment.’’ Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- described in this subsection are— (1) the sanctions described in sections 4 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I sen and sworn not having voted in the through 7.9 of Annex II of the Joint Com- ask for the yeas and nays on my affirmative, the motion is rejected. prehensive Plan of Action; and amendment. The majority leader. (2) the sanctions described in any other The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a CLOTURE MOTION WITHDRAWN agreement related to the nuclear program of sufficient second? Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Iran that includes the United States, com- There appears to be a sufficient sec- ask unanimous consent that the clo- mits the United States to take action, or ond. pursuant to which the United States com- ture motion with respect to H.J. Res. mits or otherwise agrees to take action, re- The yeas and nays were ordered. 61 be withdrawn. gardless of the form it takes, whether a po- AMENDMENT NO. 2659 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2658 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there litical commitment or otherwise, and re- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection? gardless of whether it is legally binding. have a second-degree amendment at Without objection, it is so ordered. (c) EXCEPTION.—The prohibitions under the desk. VOTE ON MOTION TO COMMIT subsection (a) shall not apply if the Islamic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Republic of Iran— Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (1) has released Jason Rezaian, Robert clerk will report. move to table the motion to commit. Levinson, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati The bill clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to the custody of the United States; and The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- question is on agreeing to the motion (2) formally recognizes the State of Israel NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2659 to table. as a sovereign and independent state. to amendment No. 2658.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:04 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.055 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6644 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2015 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I This act shall take effect 4 days after the CLOTURE MOTION ask unanimous consent that the read- date of enactment. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ing of the amendment be dispensed Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the with. and nays on my motion. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a move to bring to a close debate on Senate objection, it is so ordered. sufficient second? amendment No. 2640. Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Roy The amendment is as follows: There appears to be a sufficient sec- Blunt, John Thune, Deb Fischer, John Strike ‘‘2’’ and insert ‘‘3’’. ond. Barrasso, Roger F. Wicker, Michael B. MOTION TO COMMIT WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2660 The yeas and nays were ordered. Enzi, Shelley Moore Capito, Orrin G. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I AMENDMENT NO. 2661 Hatch, Rob Portman, Mike Crapo, have a motion to commit with instruc- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Richard C. Shelby, Pat Roberts, Thad tions at the desk. have an amendment to the instruc- Cochran, Mike Rounds, David Perdue. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tions. CLOTURE MOTION clerk will report the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The bill clerk read as follows: clerk will report. send a cloture motion to the desk for The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- The bill clerk read as follows: H.J. Res. 61. NELL] moves to commit the joint resolution The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- to the Foreign Relations Committee with in- NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2661 ture motion having been presented structions to report back forthwith with an to the instructions of the motion to commit under rule XXII, the Chair directs the amendment numbered 2660. H.J. Res. 61. clerk to read the motion. The amendment is as follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous The bill clerk read as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the President from consent that the reading of the amend- CLOTURE MOTION waiving, suspending, reducing, providing ment be dispensed with. We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- relief from, or otherwise limiting the ap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the plication of sanctions pursuant to an objection, it is so ordered. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby agreement related to the nuclear program The amendment is as follows: move to bring to a close debate on H.J. Res. of Iran) 61, a joint resolution amending the Internal On page 3, line 22, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert Strike all after the enacting clause and in- Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees ‘‘5’’. sert the following: with health coverage under TRICARE or the SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE, Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas Veterans Administration from being taken SUSPEND, REDUCE, PROVIDE RE- and nays on my amendment. into account for purposes of determining the LIEF FROM, OR OTHERWISE LIMIT The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a employers to which the employer mandate THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS sufficient second? applies under the Patient Protection and Af- PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT RE- There appears to be a sufficient sec- fordable Care Act. LATED TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Roy OF IRAN. ond. Blunt, John Thune, Deb Fischer, John (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any The yeas and nays were ordered. Barrasso, Roger F. Wicker, Michael B. other provision of law, the President may AMENDMENT NO. 2662 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2661 Enzi, Shelley Moore Capito, Orrin G. not— Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Hatch, Rob Portman, Mike Crapo, (1) waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief have a second-degree amendment at Richard C. Shelby, Pat Roberts, Thad from, or otherwise limit the application of Cochran, Mike Rounds, David Perdue. sanctions described in subsection (b) or re- the desk. frain from applying any such sanctions; or The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I (2) remove a foreign person listed in At- clerk will report. ask unanimous consent to waive the tachment 3 or Attachment 4 to Annex II of The bill clerk read as follows: mandatory quorum calls under these the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- cloture motions. from the list of specially designated nation- NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2662 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there als and blocked persons maintained by the to amendment No. 2661. objection? Office of Foreign Asset Control of the De- Without objection, it is so ordered. partment of the Treasury. The amendment is as follows: (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The sanctions Strike ‘‘5’’ and insert ‘‘6’’. f described in this subsection are— CLOTURE MOTION MORNING BUSINESS (1) the sanctions described in sections 4 Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I through 7.9 of Annex II of the Joint Com- send a cloture motion to the desk for prehensive Plan of Action; and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- (2) the sanctions described in any other amendment No. 2656. ate be in a period of morning business, agreement related to the nuclear program of The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- with Senators permitted to speak Iran that includes the United States, com- ture motion having been presented therein for up to 10 minutes each. mits the United States to take action, or under rule XXII, the Chair directs the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pursuant to which the United States com- clerk to read the motion. objection, it is so ordered. mits or otherwise agrees to take action, re- The bill clerk read as follows: gardless of the form it takes, whether a po- f CLOTURE MOTION litical commitment or otherwise, and re- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- RECOGNIZING VERMONT’S gardless of whether it is legally binding. SEVENTH GENERATION (c) EXCEPTION.—The prohibitions under ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the subsection (a) shall not apply if the Islamic Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I want to Republic of Iran— move to bring to a close debate on Senate call the Senate’s attention today to (1) has released Jason Rezaian, Robert amendment No. 2656. yet another outstanding Vermont busi- Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Roy Levinson, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati ness: Seventh Generation. Seventh to the custody of the United States; and Blunt, John Thune, Deb Fischer, John Barrasso, Roger F. Wicker, Michael B. Generation unveiled its line of environ- (2) formally recognizes the State of Israel mentally friendly consumer household as a sovereign and independent state. Enzi, Shelley Moore Capito, Orrin G. (d) JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION Hatch, Rob Portman, Mike Crapo, products more than 25 years ago. DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘Joint Richard C. Shelby, Pat Roberts, Thad Today it has expanded to become one Comprehensive Plan of Action’’ means the Cochran, Mike Rounds, David Perdue. of the dominant businesses in this con- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed CLOTURE MOTION tinuously emerging market. at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I I have visited Seventh Generation People’s Republic of China, France, Ger- send a cloture motion to the desk for many times, and I am consistently im- many, the Russian Federation, the United amendment No. 2640. pressed with how the company con- Kingdom and the United States, with the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- tinues to find new ways of expanding High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and ture motion having been presented its business and offering Americans af- all implementing materials and agreements under rule XXII, the Chair directs the fordable and more sustainable alter- related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of clerk to read the motion. natives to standard household prod- Action. The bill clerk read as follows: ucts.

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We set up insight into up-and-coming products that core values and principles to run the com- might resonate with the Target guest.’’ CEO John Replogle has reinvigorated pany and we invested behind it, and it took In Seventh Generation’s soothing offices the company, further defining its pur- off.’’ overlooking Lake Champlain—all earth pose and leadership in the competitive Which is a pretty good description of what tones and wood paneling with an open center marketplace. Replogle has done at Seventh Generation. staircase festooned with greenery and the Seventh Generation has long been a Alan Newman, founder of Magic Hat Brewing company’s principles emblazoned on dan- company that fosters the business prin- Co., launched the original Seventh Genera- gling wooden signs—John Fitzgerald is work- ciples and ideals that so many tion catalog business more than 25 years ago. ing on a shelf layout for Target. The prod- Vermonters value: to make products Newman has been watching Replogle from ucts are dish soaps and detergents. his latest perch in the Maltex Building on In the computer generated ‘‘plan-o-gram’’ locally, to keep it sustainable, to leave on his big screen, Fitzgerald proposes a dis- no footprint, and make products acces- Pine Street, where Newman is running a new craft beer company for The Boston Beer Co., play layout of not only Seventh Generation’s sible. From its Burlington offices that a.k.a. Samuel Adams. Newman likes what he products, but also of Method’s and Mrs. Mey- overlook the shores of Lake Champlain sees on the waterfront, where Seventh Gen- er’s offerings, as well as giants like Cascade to the shelves of the retail giants now eration is headquartered at Main Street and Finish. Finally, Fitzgerald proposes promoting its products, Seventh Gen- Landing. shelf positions for Target’s own house eration is yet another Vermont com- ‘‘John’s a really smart dude who knows brands, all based on data collected by a third pany leading the way in corporate re- how to bring focus to an organization, who party. ‘‘Our goal is to be objective, to share the sponsibility. knows how to re-enthuse the mission,’’ New- man said. ‘‘From what I can tell from the facts and give them a recommendation,’’ I ask unanimous consent that the Replogle said. ‘‘Our goal isn’t to convince August 27, 2015, article from the Bur- outside, he’s a really good delegator and manager.’’ them our way is the right way.’’ lington Free Press entitled ‘‘Seventh In Newman’s estimation, Seventh Genera- Nevertheless, working so closely with Tar- Generation: ‘Bursting at the seams’ ’’ tion had largely lost sight of its mission four get is a pretty good relationship builder, be printed in the RECORD. years ago when Replogle took over. Replogle adds. There being no objection, the mate- ‘‘I did not pay a lot of attention to Seventh BORN HERE, STAYING HERE rial was ordered to be printed in the Generation, but whenever I did they were Seventh Generation is bursting at the RECORD, as follows: scattered all over the place,’’ Newman said. seams at Main Street Landing, with most of [From the Burlington Free Press, Aug. 27, ‘‘They didn’t seem to have any mission left.’’ its approximately 140 employees working in 2015] Sales were also flat, Replogle said. Burlington. Replogle plans on adding an- ‘‘I just knew this company stood for some- SEVENTH GENERATION: ‘BURSTING AT THE other 15 employees to the staff by the end of thing greater and that it needed leadership,’’ SEAMS’ the year. Replogle said. ‘‘The company was at a cross- ‘‘We have maximized our space in here,’’ he (By Dan D’Ambrosio) roads. We were very nearly at the end of our said. ‘‘Growth is a wonderful thing, but right Seventh Generation in Burlington has been rope frankly.’’ now we’re fully utilized in this building.’’ on a tear since John Replogle took over as Replogle began drawing that rope in by That doesn’t mean, however, that Seventh president and CEO in 2011. Sales are up more putting a laser focus on what Seventh Gen- Generation is going anywhere. than 60 percent, from about $150 million eration stands for—natural, sustainable, en- ‘‘Burlington is our long-term home,’’ when Replogle arrived to about $250 million vironmentally sensitive cleaning products, Replogle said. ‘‘We were born here, we’re projected for this year. Annual growth is in the only segment of the retail category growing up here and will will remain here. the ‘‘low double digits,’’ says Replogle. showing significant growth. No question. We’re committed to that.’’ That’s a lot of toilet tissue made from re- ‘‘We’re really in tune with the consumer Seventh Generation has a small office in cycled paper and natural, cold-water laundry today,’’ Replogle said. ‘‘The millennial con- Toronto, and a satellite office in Raleigh, detergent, not to mention the dozens of sumer in particular, people trying to avoid North Carolina, where Replogle lived as CEO other products in Seventh Generation’s ex- chemicals, who are more conscious about not of Burt’s Bees, and where his family still panded line of ‘‘green’’ disinfectants, dish- only what’s in their product but also the lives. washing and hand soaps, surface cleaners, practices of the company itself. More and When he was recruited to run Seventh Gen- diapers and baby wipes and feminine hygiene more young consumers are understanding eration, Replogle and his wife decided products. Seventh Generation has added the company behind their product matters. against uprooting their four children, so he about 100 new products under Replogle. We’re winning with those consumers.’’ has been commuting, returning to his home The company today dominates the market in Raleigh every other week. for natural cleaning products, according to A PIONEER BRAND A native of Boston and a graduate of Dart- Replogle, who says the other leaders in the As an example of a best manufacturing mouth and Harvard, Replogle feels he has industry are Method and Mrs. Meyers Clean practice at Seventh Generation, Replogle the best of both worlds, maintaining his life Day. points to the fact that the company con- in Raleigh and returning to New England for ‘‘Adding our sales together we have a half- tracts all of its manufacturing to about 22 more than a visit. Replogle said it’s going to billion dollar business,’’ said Replogle. ‘‘I factories across the nation. ‘‘You will always feel even better when his daughter starts at would love to see the three brands grow to a have the most sustainable footprint on a dis- Dartmouth as a freshman this fall. billion dollars over the next few years.’’ persed model,’’ Replogle said. ‘‘If we can ‘‘She’ll be right down the road as well,’’ he In typical Reploglian fashion, Replogle de- manufacture closer to the market, we’ll do a said. clines to criticize his two closest competi- lot better. A lot of companies have one large- Replogle expects to open an office in Cali- tors in any way, going so far as to refer to scale manufacturing site. Then you have to fornia soon, and earlier this year he them as ‘‘frenemies.’’ And he points out that ship everything in and ship the products launched the business in China with an office the three brands together have less than a 5 out.’’ Second, Replogle said, Seventh Genera- in Hangzhou. percent share in any category they sell in, tion continues to innovate. ‘‘There’s demand for our products over leaving a long way to go before they begin to ‘‘We’ve upgraded every product in our port- there,’’ Replogle said. ‘‘We’re in Japan, Hong threaten the Procter & Gambles of the folio in the last four years,’’ he said. ‘‘Every Kong, of course mainland China. We’re in world. product has been improved in some material Korea, Vietnam, Australia. That’s been ‘‘What they’re trying to do is very much in way. We never stop and we’re innovating growing over the last five years.’’ the spirit of what we’re trying to do,’’ into new spaces. Plus, we’ve taken our brand Replogle said Seventh Generation will also Replogle said. ‘‘Use fewer ingredients, be less from a few categories into several cat- be in Europe within three years. toxic, be more sustainable in manufacturing egories. We’re not only in dish soap and ‘‘How we get there we’re still working on and packaging. So there’s a lot of com- laundry detergent, we’re in hand wash, dia- right now,’’ he said. ‘‘Whether it’s a direct monality among our brands.’’ pers and wipes and feminine care. We’ve gone model where we create Seventh Generation ‘A REALLY SMART DUDE’ across all the categories.’’ Europe or whether we partner into that mar- Replogle, 49, is the former president of Target has taken notice. Spokeswoman ket we haven’t determined yet.’’ Guinness in the United States and United Erica Julkowski said Seventh Generation is THE LATEST VENTURE Kingdom. From there he went to Unilever, one of a ‘‘handful of vendors’’ the giant re- Seventh Generation’s office in Raleigh is where he ran the North American skin care tailer works with closely to ‘‘ideate and de- home to the company’s venture arm, with business, with brands including Dove, Ponds, velop products.’’ ‘‘Seventh Generation is a nine employees who look for new business Caress and Lever 2000. Next, in 2006, Replogle pioneer brand in natural cleaning and has opportunities beyond natural cleaning prod- took the helm at Burt’s Bees, bringing the been a valued partner to Target by providing ucts. quirky natural skin care company to the ongoing innovation and thought leadership,’’ ‘‘We created Seventh Generation Ventures masses. Julkowski said in an email. ‘‘Through Sev- about three years ago with the idea of

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The SNRA this 90th anniversary, we pay our re- sells for $10, with a new filter that costs Plus is a win for Idaho and an example spects to the probation officers who about $3. It’s marketed as a way to reduce of how local governments and interests have lost their lives or been assaulted disposable water bottle use. can achieve solutions to some of the in the line of duty. In particular, I sa- Next, Seventh Generation Ventures picked most persistent public lands issues we lute the men and women of Probation up Presse, a travel coffee mug with built-in face today. and Pretrial Services in Maine and French press, which is being marketed under Following the enactment of this im- across the country for their dedication the Bobble name. Call it a K-Cup killer. ‘‘This is our answer to Keurig,’’ said portant legislation, the focus must now to the public they serve. Replogle, holding a stainless steel Presse in shift to the hard work of successful im- Mr. KING. Mr. President, I wish to his hand. ‘‘We looked for mission-aligned plementation that will require com- recognize the 90th anniversary of the companies like this that are trying to solve mitment from the various Federal U.S. Probation System in Maine, for a problem like, end the incredible waste of agencies and all of the affected inter- their dedication to ensuring the crimi- single-serve water bottles or, end the incred- ests. Again, I commend Representative nal justice system operates effectively ible waste of K-Cups.’’ SIMPSON, Senator RISCH and the other and the public remains safe. Two Seventh Generation Ventures was boosted stakeholders for their important work events will be held in recognition, considerably by a $30 million investment last September from former Vice President Al that will make a lasting difference in scheduled for September 21, 2015 and Gore’s investment fund, the London-based our great State. September 25, 2015, to commemorate 90 Generation Investment Management LLP. f years of hard work and success. Seventh Generation returned to private own- Signed into law by President Calvin ership about 15 years ago after a brief flirta- RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVER- Coolidge in 1925, the Probation Act al- tion with being a publicly owned company. SARY OF U.S. PROBATION AND tered the outlook of our judicial sys- The company’s nine board members own PRETRIAL SERVICES tem. The act empowered courts to sus- about 70 percent of the company, Replogle Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, in pend a sentence and place worthy de- said, with new shareholders periodically in- March of 1925, President Calvin Coo- vited in, and existing shareholders offered an fendants into the probation system. exit. The $30 million from Gore’s foundation lidge signed into law the Probation Under predetermined conditions and ir- was mostly used to retire existing share- Act, making that sentencing option refutable terms, low-level offenders holders who wanted to exit. available in the Federal courts. Six have the opportunity to stay with their ‘‘There’s a long list of investors and com- months later, on September 22, the families and remain employed, while panies that would love to put their money first Federal probation officers were giving back to the community. For 90 into Seventh Generation,’’ Replogle said. appointed, taking on the crucial dual years, this important piece of legisla- ‘‘We’re pretty fortunate. We have a good task of promoting rehabilitation and tion has helped change and enhance thing happening right now.’’ Seventh Gen- protecting public safety. On this 90th eration is also debt-free. lives, while keeping communities safe. ‘‘John has re-energized the business,’’ Alan anniversary, we pay our respects to the Implementing probation services as a Newman said. ‘‘He has them on clear objec- probation officers who serve the public, Federal law was a long and arduous tives. He’s done the things that you do to be helping to keep our communities safe. process, and required significant effort successful in business.’’ The advent of probation at the Fed- at the State level. Maine has been a f eral level was driven by the success and leader in supporting probation services spread of probation by individual since the early 1900s. In fact, Maine is SAWTOOTH NATIONAL States. Between 1909 and 1925, some 34 RECREATION AREA home to George Grover, one of the first bills were introduced to establish a federally appointed—unpaid—State Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I wish to Federal probation law. President Coo- probation officers. He was appointed 90 celebrate the enactment of the Saw- lidge, who as Governor of Massachu- years ago, on September 22, 1925, and tooth National Recreation Area and setts was familiar with probation at served the communities and courts of Jerry Peak Wilderness Additions Act the State level, provided key support Maine diligently. and congratulate my Idaho congres- for the law’s final passage. The U.S. Probation and Pretrial sional delegation colleagues Represent- A significant impetus for the law’s Services of Maine are dedicated to the ative MICHAEL K. SIMPSON and Senator eventual enactment was the fact that betterment of the entire State. Helping JAMES E. RISCH on this important the National Prohibition Act of 1919 to change lives, keeping families to- achievement. made Federal criminals out of many gether, allowing defendants to stay on Enactment of this legislation, also non-violent, otherwise law-abiding the job and give back, are just a few of called the SNRA Plus, was accom- Americans. Under the auspices of the the benefits this system regularly plished due to significant hard work, U.S. Courts, Probation and Pretrial achieves. The U.S. Probation System is led by Representative SIMPSON. Rep- Services has been operating a Federal also committed to addressing and com- resentative SIMPSON’s determination to re-entry court since 2008, along with bating the serious concern of drug ad- work through the many challenges programs aimed at addiction recovery. diction in Maine. Through re-entry that arose during the near decade of Among those first Federal probation courts and treatment services, the pro- this collaborative effort has given officers was George Grover, who, 20 bation system is helping low-level of- Idaho a homegrown solution to sus- years before the Probation Act became fenders turn their lives around and taining this treasured area of Idaho. the first state-authorized probation of- earn a fresh start. Senator RISCH’s work in shepherding ficer in Maine, serving Cumberland I applaud the U.S. Probation and Pre- this legislation through the Senate, in- County. Mr. Grover was a vigorous ad- trial System in Maine for their dedi- cluding through the Senate Committee vocate of probation as an alternative cated service to communities and on Energy and Natural Resources on to incarceration. Allowing a non-vio- bettering lives throughout Maine. I which he serves, is also commendable. lent offender, under rigorous super- would like to join the U.S. District Senator RISCH fought through many vision, to remain at home and in the Court of Maine in highlighting the suc- challenges in his pursuit of getting this community, on the job and supporting cess and hard work that has been dem- needed legislation over the finish line. a family, Mr. Grover often said, ‘‘Gives onstrated over the last 90 years. A number of other individuals de- a man a chance to try again.’’ f serve acknowledgement for their con- Probation officers are important siderable efforts to develop a hard- members of the law enforcement com- TRIBUTE TO TERRY BOSTON sought consensus that will be of lasting munity. Together with pretrial serv- Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. President, I wish benefit. John Revier and Lindsay ices and other law enforcement agen- to take this moment for the Senate to Slater of Representative SIMPSON’s cies, they help individuals become pro- recognize and honor the work of Terry

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PJM is affords college students and recent the Army to attend Flight Training a world-class institution that oversees graduates the opportunity to serve In- School at Tuskegee University in Ala- the largest power grid in North Amer- diana by working in our Washington, bama. ica and employs over 600 people in Au- DC, office for a semester. Wayne has In earning his wings at Tuskegee and dubon, PA. PJM performs the critical been an important mentor to me dur- serving in Europe during World War II function of keeping the lights on 24 ing my own legislative career, and his as a member of the 100th Fighter hours a day, 7 days a week for over 51 legacy continues to motivate me Squadron and 332nd Fighter Group, million people in all or portions of today. Lieutenant Spann proved not only that Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Born on May 1, 1926, on his family’s he could fly but that he could do it Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, farm in Grant County, the youngest of with unusual bravery and skill. Lieu- North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, six children, Wayne graduated from tenant Spann flew 26 missions during Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Jefferson Township High School and the war, including what was at the the District of Columbia. went on to study agriculture at Purdue time the longest bomber escort mission In addition to his work at PJM, Mr. University. He joined the Army during in history. Lieutenant Spann received Boston serves as president of the Asso- the Korean War and served in the numerous awards for his military serv- ciation of Edison Illuminating Compa- Counterintelligence Corps. In 1951, ice, including—much too late—a Con- nies, Inc., and was the immediate past Wayne started his own farming busi- gressional Gold Medal in 2006. The dis- president of the GO 15, an association ness, which he eventually grew from tinction with which Lieutenant Spann of the world’s largest power grid opera- 225 acres to 2,500 acres. He was elected and his fellow Tuskegee Airmen served tors. Mr. Boston was recently elected to the Indiana General Assembly in paved the way for President Truman to to the National Academy of Engineer- 1958 at 32 years old and elected to the desegregate the U.S. military in 1948. Lieutenant Spann, unfortunately, re- ing, one of the highest professional Indiana Senate in 1970. During his leg- turned home at a time in which racial honors accorded an engineer, and is a islative career, Wayne was a member of discrimination still outweighed his dis- member of the board for the Electric the house ways and means committee tinguished military service. Trying to Power Research Institute. and the senate finance committee. build flight hours in an effort to re- Prior to joining PJM, Mr. Boston was Outside of politics, Wayne was a lov- main a pilot, he was denied access to the executive vice president of the Ten- ing husband, father, and grandfather. planes at Teterboro, and commercial nessee Valley Authority, the Nation’s He married Helen Hardin, his college airlines would not hire him simply be- sweetheart, in 1953, and they had five largest public power provider. In his 35 cause of his race. With characteristic children together: Jay, Mark, Lisa, years at TVA, Mr. Boston directed divi- resilience, he earned a living for him- Steve, and Alan. All five of their chil- sions in transmission and power oper- self and his family as a factory super- dren went to Blackford High School ations, pricing, contracts, and electric visor, sales representative, restaurant and graduated from Purdue University. system reliability. owner, and real estate broker. Fifty Mr. Boston is a past chair of the He was also a proud grandfather to 18 years later, he was inducted into the North American Transmission Forum, grandchildren. New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame. dedicated to excellence in performance Wayne continued to play a prominent Lieutenant Spann pushed against a and sharing industry best practices. He role in Indiana after his time in the system that held all Americans back also was one of the eight industry ex- state legislature. He was president of by denying some individuals the ability perts selected to direct the North the Grant County Purdue Agricultural to contribute their talent and passion American Reliability Corporation in- Alumni Association and a director of simply because of their identity. The vestigation of the August 2003 North- the Purdue Agricultural Alumni Asso- United States of America is a better, east-Midwest blackout. ciation. Wayne also continued his in- stronger country because of Lieutenant Terry Boston is one of the most volvement in education, serving as a Spann. For having the courage to pur- qualified engineers and leaders in the trustee for Earlham College for 8 years sue his dreams in the face of tremen- electric industry. I wish him well in his and a trustee for Purdue University for dous obstacles and at great risk to future endeavors. 15 years. In 2007 he received the Frank himself, Lieutenant Spann deserves our f O’Bannon Public Service Award, and in deepest respect and gratitude. May he 2014 he received Purdue University’s rest in peace. REMEMBERING WAYNE TOWNSEND highest honor, the Order of the Griffin. f Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. President, Wayne will be deeply missed by all today, I wish to recognize and honor Hoosiers. His integrity, tireless efforts, RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVER- the extraordinary service of Wayne and strong leadership helped to make SARY OF ALLISON TRANS- Townsend, a lifelong Hoosier who spent Indiana a better place, and we will al- MISSION 23 years in the Indiana State legisla- ways be grateful for his service. May Mr. DONNELLY. Mr. President, ture and was the 1984 Democratic God welcome him home and bring com- today I recognize the 100th anniversary nominee for Governor. fort to his family and friends. of Allison Transmission, a company Wayne passed away on July 3, 2015, at f that traces its history back to the the age of 89. A native of Grant County, founding of the Indianapolis Speedway REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT Wayne dedicated his life to Indiana and Team Co. in 1915. As a co-founder of the CALVIN SPANN embodied the true definition of a pub- Indianapolis Motor Speedway and part lic servant. Mr. BOOKER. Mr. President, I wish owner of several racing teams, James Throughout his legislative career, to celebrate the remarkable life and A. Allison established a machine shop Wayne was a tireless advocate for Hoo- accomplishments of a great American on Main Street in Speedway, IN. sier public schools and helped lead the and New Jerseyan, Lieutenant Calvin Allison’s initial focus was racing. How- effort to pass the School Reorganiza- Spann. As a boy in Rutherford, NJ, Cal- ever, in 1917 when the United States tion Act of 1959 and its reauthorization vin was amazed by the miracle of entered World War I, Allison shifted in 1965. He also was a strong advocate flight, watching as planes took off from focus to produce parts and tooling for for equal rights. nearby Teterboro Airport. This early Liberty engines used by many Allied Throughout his political career, passion for aviation, coupled with a de- airplanes in the war. Wayne remained humble and caring. He termination to prove that as an Afri- After a brief return to racing at the served as a role model to all Hoosiers can American he was as capable as war’s end in late 1918 and a win at the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:18 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G15SE6.014 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6648 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2015 1919 Indianapolis 500, Allison continued Transit Authority, SEPTA, and the and honorable leader of SEPTA. His ef- to focus on engineering aircraft and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On forts and accomplishments have helped marine products. When James Allison September 30, 2015, Mr. Casey will re- Pennsylvania grow and prosper. I wish died in 1928, General Motors bought the tire as general manager of SEPTA. him the best of luck and a happy and company. Shortly before the start of Mr. Casey has worked in the trans- healthy retirement.∑ World War II, aircraft engines became portation sector for over 30 years. His f the Allison Division’s focus. Later, as efforts have helped propel SEPTA, the TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL part of GM, Allison Transmission de- sixth largest transit system in the Na- WALTER ZINK veloped the first cross-drive hydraulic tion, to new heights in an era of great unit for the M–41 Patton tank. Since change and innovation within the ∑ Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise then the company has made trans- transportation industry. Joe has been to recognize one of my Nebraska con- missions for most of the U.S. military’s at the forefront of this innovation, stituents, MG Walter Zink. For the armored and tactical wheeled vehicles. leading the charge to transform last 45 years of Major General Zink’s Further development of trans- SEPTA from a dependable transpor- professional career, he has served our missions for buses, automatics for tation service to a nationwide leader country, its military, and the great trucks and buses, hydraulically con- and trailblazer in public transpor- State of Nebraska. His work has trolled trucks and buses, and trans- tation. spanned many areas of public service, missions with electronic controls were During his tenure as general manager and I wish to recognize Major General developed by Allison from the 1950s of SEPTA, Mr. Casey demonstrated a Zink and his family as he moves on to through the 1990s. GM sold Allison steadfast dedication to customer serv- the next stage of retirement. Transmission in 2007 to a pair of pri- ice, infrastructural innovation, and As a young man from Sterling, NE, vate equity firms, and in March 2012, business integrity. Major General Zink felt the call to Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. be- Mr. Casey is committed to the prin- public service early. He enlisted in the came a public company with its shares ciple of putting the customer first. He Nebraska Army National Guard in 1970 trading on the New York Stock Ex- established SEPTA’s first customer after completing his undergraduate change. service division, which worked end- course work at Nebraska Wesleyan Today, Allison Transmission, a com- lessly to ensure customer service was University. Major General Zink re- pany founded on the values of innova- the cornerstone of SEPTA and its em- ceived his commission as an infantry tion and Hoosier hard work, continues ployees. Mr. Casey’s ‘‘Four Cs’’ of cus- officer through the Nebraska Military to deliver quality products and reliable tomer service—cleanliness, conven- Academy in June of 1972. He spent 4 services with a current focus on fuel ience, courtesy, and communication— years drilling as a young officer in the economy. Headquartered in Indianap- quickly became doctrine engrained in 134th Infantry Battalion while he com- olis, Allison Transmission is the the daily operations of the authority. pleted his law degree at the University world’s largest manufacturer of fully Mr. Casey’s unwavering dedication to of Nebraska College of Law. Major Gen- automatic commercial-duty trans- customer service helped propel SEPTA eral Zink went on to serve as a staff missions and a leader in hybrid-propul- to record ridership numbers and mold judge advocate at the brigade and sion systems. Today, vehicles powered SEPTA into the authority it is today. State headquarters level before being by an Allison fully automatic trans- Mr. Casey not only helped SEPTA be- selected as the Nebraska assistant ad- mission can be found on every con- come a more advanced and innovative jutant general for the Army. Major tinent doing everything from trans- authority, he worked tirelessly to im- General Zink retired in 2008 after be- porting school children, fighting fires, prove the entire transportation infra- coming commander of the U.S. Army and unlocking oil beneath the earth’s structure of Southeastern Pennsyl- North’s Operational Command Post surface. Allison Transmission cur- vania. He supervised the attainment of One. rently has approximately 2,700 employ- 120 new Silverliner V rail cars and 700 Working in the legal community as ees and a presence in more than 80 hybrid buses, which were major im- an attorney, Major General Zink spe- countries, including manufacturing fa- provements to SEPTA’s operation. Mr. cialized in worker’s compensation cilities in the United States, Hungary, Casey also testified before the U.S. and practices and tort law, while also don- and India. Pennsylvania House and Senate com- ning the uniform on weekends to assist On behalf of the citizens of Indiana, I mittees regarding infrastructure and soldiers and the Nebraska National would like to congratulate Allison the need for investment. His testi- Guard with legal issues. Transmission on 100 years of success. monies helped lead to the passage of After he left the service, Zink contin- As a multinational company that grew Act 89 in the Commonwealth of Penn- ued to work for the State of Nebraska. out of a humble machine shop in sylvania, which provides necessary Serving as State chair of the Nebraska Speedway, IN, Allison Transmission funding for critical infrastructural ad- Committee for Employer Support of has served as an economic and commu- vancements for both rail and highway the Guard and Reserve for over 5 years, nity anchor for the greater Indianap- projects. Major General Zink has been an advo- olis area and beyond. Mr. Casey’s reputation of integrity cate for Nebraska servicemembers and On this special occasion, we con- and character is reflected in his com- their employers. His leadership helped gratulate Allison Transmission on 100 mitment to economic, environmental, to strengthen employer knowledge re- years of excellence in innovation and and social sustainability. His dedica- garding the value of military experi- service, and honor the generations of tion to sustainability resulted in ence in the workplace. Under Zink’s Hoosiers who have devoted their ca- SEPTA earning awards such as the 2012 watch, 11 Nebraska employers finished reers to manufacturing excellence American Public Transportation Asso- in the top 30 finalists for the Secretary under the Allison Transmission brand. ciation Outstanding Public Transpor- of Defense Employer Support Freedom We are proud that Allison Trans- tation System and the Gold Sustain- Award. The Burt County Sherriff’s Of- mission calls Indiana home, and we ability Recognition. These awards fice and Electrical Contractors, Inc., wish them continued success for many highlight the bright and successful ten- also took home the Defense Depart- years to come. ure of Mr. Joe Casey as general man- ment’s highest honor for employers in ager of SEPTA. support of National Guard and Reserve f After his retirement, Mr. Casey will employees. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS apply his transportation expertise as In 2009, Major General Zink ran for chair of the transportation committee office and won a position with the Air- tasked with planning and coordinating port Authority. Throughout his 6-year TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH CASEY transportation logistics for the 2016 term, he worked to strengthen eco- ∑ Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, today I Democratic National Convention in nomic prosperity for the community of wish to congratulate Mr. Joseph M. Philadelphia. Lincoln. Additionally, Major General Casey for his years of renowned service I want to once more congratulate Joe Zink served the governor of Nebraska to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Casey on his career as an innovative and the State’s National Guard by

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A communication from the Acting Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- where he recommended Nebraska stu- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- dents for a congressional nomination Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- titled ‘‘Difenoconazole; Pesticide Toler- to our Nation’s service academies. proved retirement of Lieutenant General ances’’ (FRL No. 9929–61) received during ad- I would like to thank Walt, Carol, William M. Faulkner, United States Marine journment of the Senate in the Office of the Corps, and his advancement to the grade of and the Zink family for their many President of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to lieutenant general on the retired list; to the years of public service. Please join me the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Committee on Armed Services. in recognizing this Nebraskan as he and Forestry. ∑ EC–2775. A communication from the Acting takes this next step in his journey. EC–2766. A communication from the Direc- Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, f Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- proved retirement of Lieutenant General MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Mark F. Ramsay, United States Air Force, titled ‘‘Dimethomorph; Pesticide Toler- and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- Messages from the President of the ances’’ (FRL No. 9932–26–OCSPP) received United States were communicated to ant general on the retired list; to the Com- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- mittee on Armed Services. the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- fice of the President of the Senate on August EC–2776. A communication from the Acting retaries. 26, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Nutrition, and Forestry. f Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- EC–2767. A communication from the Direc- proved retirement of Lieutenant General EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Theodore C. Nicholas, United States Army, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and his advancement to the grade of lieuten- As in executive session the Presiding ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Officer laid before the Senate messages ant general on the retired list; to the Com- titled ‘‘Cyprodinil; Pesticide Tolerances’’ mittee on Armed Services. from the President of the United (FRL No. 9930–04) received during adjourn- EC–2777. A communication from the Sec- States submitting sundry nominations ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- retary of Defense, transmitting a report on which were referred to the appropriate dent of the Senate on September 1, 2015; to the approved retirement of Lieutenant Gen- committees. the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, eral Douglas J. Robb, United States Air (The messages received today are and Forestry. Force, and his advancement to the grade of EC–2768. A communication from the Direc- lieutenant general on the retired list; to the printed at the end of the Senate pro- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ceedings.) Committee on Armed Services. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2778. A communication from the Presi- f ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- titled ‘‘Oxathiapiprolin; Pesticide Toler- suant to law, a report relative to an alter- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ances’’ (FRL No. 9931–18–OCSPP) received native plan for monthly basic pay increases At 1:03 p.m., a message from the during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- for members of the uniformed services for House of Representatives, delivered by fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- 2016; to the Committee on Armed Services. tember 1, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, EC–2779. A communication from the Under culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Tech- announced that the House has passed EC–2769. A communication from the Direc- nology, and Logistics), transmitting, pursu- the following bill, in which it requests tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year the concurrence of the Senate: Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- 2014 Inventory of Contracted Services’’; to H.R. 3460. An act to suspend until January ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Committee on Armed Services. 21, 2017, the authority of the President to titled ‘‘Propylene glycol monomethyl ether; EC–2780. A communication from the Assist- waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, Exemption from the Requirement of a Toler- ant to the Board of Governors of the Federal or otherwise limit the application of sanc- ance’’ (FRL No. 9932–06–OCSPP) received Reserve System, transmitting, pursuant to tions pursuant to an agreement related to during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loans in the nuclear program of Iran. fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Areas Having Special Flood Hazards’’ tember 1, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- ((RIN7100–AE22) (12 CFR Part 208)) received f culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. in the Office of the President of the Senate ENROLLED BILL SIGNED EC–2770. A communication from the Direc- on September 8, 2015; to the Committee on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The President pro tempore (Mr. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2781. A communication from the Chief HATCH) announced that on today, Sep- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management tember 15, 2015, he had signed the fol- titled ‘‘Tetraethylene Glycol; Exemption Agency, Department of Homeland Security, lowing enrolled bill, previously signed from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of by the Speaker of the House: No. 9933–35) received in the Office of the a rule entitled ‘‘Final Flood Elevation Deter- President of the Senate on September 8, 2015; minations’’ ((44 CFR Part 67) (Docket No. S. 1359. An act to allow manufacturers to to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, FEMA–2015–0001)) received in the Office of meet warranty and labeling requirements for and Forestry. the President of the Senate on September 8, consumer products by displaying the terms EC–2771. A communication from the Con- 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, of warranties on Internet websites, and for gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and and Urban Affairs. other purposes. Plant Health Inspection Service, Department EC–2782. A communication from the Sec- f of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Gypsy ant to law, a six-month periodic report on ENROLLED BILL PRESENTED Moth Generally Infested Areas; Additions in the national emergency with respect to The Secretary of the Senate reported Minnesota, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wis- Ukraine that was originally declared in Ex- that on today, September 15, 2015, she consin’’ (Docket No. APHIS–2014–0023) re- ecutive Order 13660 of March 6, 2014; to the ceived in the Office of the President of the had presented to the President of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Senate on September 8, 2015; to the Com- Affairs. United States the following enrolled mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- EC–2783. A communication from the Sec- bill: estry. retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- S. 1359. An act to allow manufacturers to EC–2772. A communication from the Under ant to law, a six-month periodic report on meet warranty and labeling requirements for Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), trans- the national emergency with respect to per- consumer products by displaying the terms mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to sons undermining democratic processes or of warranties on Internet websites, and for a violation of the Antideficiency Act that in- institutions in Zimbabwe that was declared other purposes. volved fiscal year 2011 Operation and Mainte- in Executive Order 13288 of March 6, 2003; to nance, Army, funds, and was assigned Army the Committee on Banking, Housing, and f case number 13–08; to the Committee on Ap- Urban Affairs. EXECUTIVE AND OTHER propriations. EC–2784. A communication from the Assist- COMMUNICATIONS EC–2773. A communication from the Acting ant Secretary for Export Administration, Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- The following communications were Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant laid before the Senate, together with proved retirement of Vice Admiral David A. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Update

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A communication from the Direc- tion Plan (SIP) Infrastructure Requirements livery of Contracts’’ (RIN0694–AG68) received tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- for the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- utive Office of the President, transmitting, National Ambient Air Quality Standards and fice of the President of the Senate on August pursuant to law, a notification of the Presi- the Revocation of the PM10 Annual Standard 26, 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- dent’s intent to exempt all military per- and Adoption of the 24hr PM2.5 Standard.’’ ing, and Urban Affairs. sonnel accounts from sequester for fiscal (FRL No. 9933–04–Region 7) received during EC–2785. A communication from the Sec- year 2016, if sequester is necessary; to the adjournment of the Senate in the Office of retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- Committee on the Budget. the President of the Senate on August 26, ant to law, a six-month periodic report on EC–2793. A communication from the Direc- 2015; to the Committee on Environment and the national emergency with respect to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Public Works. Libya that was originally declared in Execu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2800. A communication from the Direc- tive Order 13566 of February 25, 2011; to the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Michi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Affairs. gan State Board Requirements’’ (FRL No. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2786. A communication from the Chief 9933–11–Region 5) received during adjourn- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- mentation Plans; Arizona; Phased Dis- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, dent of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to the continuation of State II Vapor Recovery transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Committee on Environment and Public Program’’ (FRL No. 9927–14–Region 9) re- a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community Works. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. EC–2794. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on FEMA–2015–0001)) received during adjourn- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, September 1, 2015; to the Committee on Envi- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ronment and Public Works. dent of the Senate on September 2, 2015; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2801. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Urban Affairs. Quality Implementation Plans; Missouri; Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2787. A communication from the Asso- 2013 Missouri State Implementation Plan for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ciate General Counsel for Legislation and the 2008 Lead Standard’’ (FRL No. 9933–09– titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Regulations, Office of Housing-Federal Hous- Region 7) received during adjournment of the mentation Plans; Georgia; Changes to Geor- ing Commissioner, Department of Housing Senate in the Office of the President of the gia Fuel Rule and Other Miscellaneous and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- Senate on August 26, 2015; to the Committee Rules’’ (FRL No. 9933–32–Region 4) received suant to law, the report of a rule entitled on Environment and Public Works. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ‘‘Federal Housing Administration (FHA): EC–2795. A communication from the Direc- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Standardizing Method of Payment for FHA tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tember 1, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- Insurance Claim’’ (RIN2502–AJ26) received Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment and Public Works. during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2802. A communication from the Direc- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, tember 2, 2015; to the Committee on Bank- mentation Plans; New Mexico; Revisions to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. the New Source Review (NSR) State Imple- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2788. A communication from the Chief mentation Plan (SIP) for Albuquerque- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Counsel, Federal Emergency Management Bernalillo County; Prevention of Significant mentation Plans; Texas; Attainment Dem- Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Deterioration (PSD) Permitting’’ (FRL No. onstration for the Dallas/Fort Worth 8-Hour transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 9931–35–Region 6) received during adjourn- Ozone Nonattainment Area; Determination a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- of Attainment of the 1997 Ozone Standard’’ Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. dent of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to the (FRL No. 9931–78–Region 6) received during FEMA–2015–0001)) received during adjourn- Committee on Environment and Public adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Works. the President of the Senate on September 1, dent of the Senate on September 2, 2015; to EC–2796. A communication from the Direc- 2015; to the Committee on Environment and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Public Works. Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2803. A communication from the Direc- EC–2789. A communication from the Assist- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant Secretary for Export Administration, titled ‘‘Illinois; Disapproval of State Board Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2006 ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant PM2.5 and 2008 Ozone NAAQS’’ (FRL No. titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Addi- 9932–97–Region 5) received during adjourn- Implementation Plans; Alaska; Transpor- tion of Certain Persons to the Entity List’’ ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- tation Conformity State Implementation (RIN0694–AG65) received during adjournment dent of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to the Plan’’ (FRL No. 9933–43–Region 10) received of the Senate in the Office of the President Committee on Environment and Public during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- of the Senate on September 3, 2015; to the Works. fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban EC–2797. A communication from the Direc- tember 1, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- Affairs. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ment and Public Works. EC–2790. A communication from the Assist- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–2804. A communication from the Direc- ant Secretary for Export Administration, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- titled ‘‘Michigan: Final Authorization of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant State Hazardous Waste Management Pro- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revi- gram Revision’’ (FRL No. 9933–29–Region 5) titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- sions to License Exception Availability for received during adjournment of the Senate mentation Plans; Texas; Infrastructure Re- Consumer Communications Devices and Li- in the Office of the President of the Senate quirements for the 1997 Ozone and the 1997 censing Policy for Civil Telecommunication- on August 26, 2015; to the Committee on En- and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9932–50– related Items Such as Infrastructure Regard- vironment and Public Works. Region 6) received during adjournment of the ing Sudan: Correction’’ (RIN0694–AG63) re- EC–2798. A communication from the Direc- Senate in the Office of the President of the ceived during adjournment of the Senate in tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Senate on September 1, 2015; to the Com- the Office of the President of the Senate on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mittee on Environment and Public Works. September 3, 2015; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2805. A communication from the Direc- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. titled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Haz- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2791. A communication from the Assist- ardous Air Pollutants for Secondary Alu- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ant Secretary for Export Administration, minum Production’’ ((RIN2060–AQ40) (FRL ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- No. 9932–44–OAR)) received during adjourn- titled ‘‘Revisions to the California State Im- ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- plementation Plan, Feather River Air Qual- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Updated dent of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to the ity Management District; Correction’’ (FRL Statements of Legal Authority for the Ex- Committee on Environment and Public No. 9933–50–Region 9) received during ad- port Administration Regulations to Include Works. journment of the Senate in the Office of the August 7, 2015 Extension of Emergency De- EC–2799. A communication from the Direc- President of the Senate on September 1, 2015; clared in Executive Order 13222’’ (RIN0694– tor of the Regulatory Management Division, to the Committee on Environment and Pub- AG71) received during adjournment of the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- lic Works. Senate in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2806. A communication from the Direc- Senate on September 3, 2015; to the Com- titled ‘‘Partial Approval and Disapproval of tor of the Regulatory Management Division,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.004 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6651 Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- other purposes; to the Committee on Home- titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Indiana; SO2 Re- The following reports of committees land Security and Governmental Affairs. vision for Walsh and Kelly’’ (FRL No. 9933– were submitted: By Mr. TOOMEY: 65–Region 5) received in the Office of the By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on S. 2034. A bill to amend title 18, United President of the Senate on September 8, 2015; Homeland Security and Governmental Af- States Code, to provide additional aggra- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- fairs, without amendment: vating factors for the imposition of the lic Works. S. 1090. A bill to amend the Robert T. Staf- death penalty based on the status of the vic- EC–2807. A communication from the Direc- ford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assist- tim; to the Committee on the Judiciary. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ance Act to provide eligibility for broad- By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. REID, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- casting facilities to receive certain disaster Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. CARPER, Mrs. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- assistance, and for other purposes (Rept. No. GILLIBRAND, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, titled ‘‘Air Plan Approval; Wisconsin; Infra- 114–142). Mr. LEAHY, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mrs. SHA- structure SIP Requirements for the 2008 S. 1580. A bill to allow additional appoint- HEEN, and Mr. WARNER): Ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 NAAQS’’ (FRL ing authorities to select individuals from S. 2035. A bill to provide for the compensa- No. 9933–62–Region 5) received in the Office of competitive service certificates (Rept. No. tion of Federal employees affected by a lapse the President of the Senate on September 8, 114–143). in appropriations; read the first time. 2015; to the Committee on Environment and By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on By Mr. VITTER (for himself and Ms. Public Works. Small Business and Entrepreneurship, with- WARREN): EC–2808. A communication from the Direc- out amendment with a preamble: tor of the Regulatory Management Division, S. Res. 252. An original resolution express- S. 2036. A bill to suspend the current com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ing the sense of the Committee on Small pensation packages for the chief executive ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate officers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air relating to easing the burden of Federal tax for other purposes; considered and passed. Quality Implementation Plans; State of compliance on small businesses. Utah; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Mainte- By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on f nance and Associated Provisions.’’ (FRL No. Small Business and Entrepreneurship, with 9930–71–Region 8) received in the Office of the an amendment in the nature of a substitute: President of the Senate on September 8, 2015; S. 1400. A bill to amend the Small Business SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Act to direct the task force of the Office of SENATE RESOLUTIONS lic Works. Veterans Business Development to provide The following concurrent resolutions EC–2809. A communication from the Direc- access to and manage the distribution of ex- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, cess or surplus property to veteran-owned and Senate resolutions were read, and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- small businesses. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on By Mr. VITTER: titled ‘‘Significant New Use Rule on Sub- Small Business and Entrepreneurship, with- S. Res. 252. An original resolution express- stituted Cyclosiloxane; Removal’’ ((RIN2070– out amendment: ing the sense of the Committee on Small AB27) (FRL No. 9932–56)) received in the Of- S. 1756. A bill to help small businesses take Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- advantage of energy efficiency. relating to easing the burden of Federal tax tember 8, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- S. 1857. A bill to amend the Small Business compliance on small businesses; from the ment and Public Works. Act to provide for expanded participation in Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- EC–2810. A communication from the Assist- the microloan program, and for other pur- neurship; placed on the calendar. ant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), poses. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of By Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mr. By Mr. VITTER, from the Committee on RUBIO, and Mr. KAINE): the Secretary of the Army’s recommenda- Small Business and Entrepreneurship, with tion to authorize the Central Everglades S. Res. 253. A resolution welcoming King an amendment in the nature of a substitute: Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain on Planning Project, Florida; to the Committee S. 1866. A bill to establish the veterans’ their official visit to the United States, in- on Environment and Public Works. business outreach center program, to im- cluding visits to Miami and St. Augustine, EC–2811. A communication from the Assist- prove the programs for veterans of the Small Florida; to the Committee on Foreign Rela- ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- Business Administration, and for other pur- tions. tion and Energy Efficiency, Department of poses. Energy, transmitting, pursuant to law, the By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Administrative Re- f REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. quirements for Grants and Cooperative INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. Agreements’’ (RIN1991–AC02) received during JOINT RESOLUTIONS BOXER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. adjournment of the Senate in the Office of COONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the President of the Senate on September 3, The following bills and joint resolu- Mr. FRANKEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. 2015; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- tions were introduced, read the first HEINRICH, Mr. HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, ural Resources. and second times by unanimous con- Mr. KAINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. MUR- EC–2812. A communication from the Chair- sent, and referred as indicated: RAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PETERS, Mr. man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- REED, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCHUMER, Ms. By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- STABENOW, Mr. UDALL, Mr. WARNER, S. 2029. A bill for the relief of Shirley port relative to the progress made in licens- and Ms. WARREN): Constantino Tan; to the Committee on the ing and constructing the Alaska Natural Gas S. Res. 254. A resolution recognizing His- Pipeline; to the Committee on Energy and Judiciary. By Mr. BENNET (for himself, Mr. panic Heritage Month and celebrating the Natural Resources. heritage and culture of Latinos in the United BURR, Ms. WARREN, and Mr. HATCH): EC–2813. A communication from the Sec- States and the immense contributions of retary of the Interior, transmitting proposed S. 2030. A bill to allow the sponsor of an ap- plication for the approval of a targeted drug Latinos to the United States; considered and legislation entitled ‘‘National Park Service agreed to. Centennial Act’’; to the Committee on En- to rely upon data and information with re- By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. ergy and Natural Resources. spect to such sponsor’s previously approved REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. EC–2814. A communication from the Assist- targeted drugs; to the Committee on Health, ant Secretary, Office of Electricity Delivery Education, Labor, and Pensions. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. and Energy Reliability, Department of En- By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. BOXER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COONS, Mr. DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. GILLI- ergy, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report WYDEN, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. MERKLEY): entitled ‘‘2014/2015 Economic Dispatch and S. 2031. A bill to reduce temporarily the BRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. HELLER, Technological Change’’; to the Committee on royalty required to be paid for sodium pro- Mr. KAINE, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs. MUR- Energy and Natural Resources. duced on Federal lands, and for other pur- RAY, Mr. NELSON, Mr. PETERS, Mr. EC–2815. A communication from the Assist- poses; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- RUBIO, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. UDALL, Mr. ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- ural Resources. WARNER, and Ms. WARREN): tion and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy By Mr. HOEVEN (for himself and Mr. S. Res. 255. A resolution designating the Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Depart- HEINRICH): week beginning September 14, 2015, as Na- ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to S. 2032. A bill to adopt the bison as the na- tional Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week; law, two reports entitled ‘‘Alternative Fuel tional mammal of the United States; to the considered and agreed to. Use by Federal Dual Fueled Vehicles, Fiscal Committee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. Years 2011 and 2012’’ and ‘‘Alternative Fuel By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself and Ms. BOOKER): Use by Federal Dual Fueled Vehicles, Fiscal MIKULSKI): S. Res. 256. A resolution designating Sep- Year 2013’’; to the Committee on Energy and S. 2033. A bill to provide that 6 of the 12 tember 2015 as ‘‘School Bus Safety Month’’; Natural Resources. weeks of parental leave made available to a considered and agreed to.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.005 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6652 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 15, 2015 ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- S. 271 seq. ) to reform the Food for Peace Pro- sponsor of S. 774, a bill to amend the gram, and for other purposes. Federal Financial Institutions Exam- At the request of Mr. REID, the name ination Council Act of 1978 to improve of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. BROWN) S. 569 was added as a cosponsor of S. 271, a At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the the examination of depository institu- bill to amend title 10, United States name of the Senator from Vermont tions, and for other purposes. Code, to permit certain retired mem- (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- S. 979 bers of the uniformed services who sor of S. 569, a bill to reauthorize the At the request of Mr. NELSON, the have a service-connected disability to farm to school program, and for other name of the Senator from New Jersey receive both disability compensation purposes. (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- from the Department of Veterans Af- S. 571 sor of S. 979, a bill to amend title 10, fairs for their disability and either re- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the United States Code, to repeal the re- tired pay by reason of their years of name of the Senator from South Caro- quirement for reduction of survivor an- military service or Combat-Related lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- nuities under the Survivor Benefit Special Compensation, and for other sponsor of S. 571, a bill to amend the Plan by veterans’ dependency and in- purposes. Pilot’s Bill of Rights to facilitate ap- demnity compensation, and for other S. 275 peals and to apply to other certificates purposes. At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the issued by the Federal Aviation Admin- S. 1090 name of the Senator from Mississippi istration, to require the revision of the At the request of Mr. BOOKER, the (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- third class medical certification regu- name of the Senator from New Jersey sor of S. 275, a bill to amend title XVIII lations issued by the Federal Aviation (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- of the Social Security Act to provide Administration, and for other pur- sor of S. 1090, a bill to amend the Rob- for the coverage of home as a site of poses. ert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and care for infusion therapy under the S. 590 Emergency Assistance Act to provide Medicare program. At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, eligibility for broadcasting facilities to S. 298 the name of the Senator from Vermont receive certain disaster assistance, and At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- for other purposes. name of the Senator from South Caro- sor of S. 590, a bill to amend the Higher S. 1122 lina (Mr. GRAHAM) was added as a co- Education Act of 1965 and the Jeanne At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the sponsor of S. 298, a bill to amend titles Clery Disclosure of Campus Security name of the Senator from Massachu- XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act Policy and Campus Crime Statistics setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- to provide States with the option of Act to combat campus sexual violence, sponsor of S. 1122, a bill to provide that providing services to children with and for other purposes. chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States medically complex conditions under S. 637 Code, relating to the enforcement of the Medicaid program and Children’s At the request of Mr. CRAPO, the arbitration agreements, shall not apply Health Insurance Program through a name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. to enrollment agreements made be- care coordination program focused on KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. tween students and certain institutions improving health outcomes for chil- 637, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- of higher education, and to prohibit dren with medically complex condi- enue Code of 1986 to extend and modify limitations on the ability of students tions and lowering costs, and for other the railroad track maintenance credit. to pursue claims against certain insti- purposes. S. 662 tutions of higher education. S. 370 At the request of Mr. HATCH, the S. 1458 At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. At the request of Mr. COATS, the name of the Senator from Minnesota ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. name of the Senator from Kentucky (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) was added as a co- 662, a bill to amend title 17, United (Mr. MCCONNELL) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 370, a bill to require States Code, to ensure fairness in the sponsor of S. 1458, a bill to amend the breast density reporting to physicians establishment of certain rates and fees Surface Mining Control and Reclama- and patients by facilities that perform under sections 114 and 115 of such title, tion Act of 1977 to ensure scientific mammograms, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. transparency in the development of en- S. 481 S. 681 vironmental regulations and for other At the request of Mr. HATCH, the At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, purposes. name of the Senator from Washington the names of the Senator from Oregon S. 1519 (Mrs. MURRAY) was added as a cospon- (Mr. WYDEN), the Senator from Vir- At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the sor of S. 481, a bill to amend the Con- ginia (Mr. KAINE) and the Senator from name of the Senator from Montana trolled Substances Act and the Federal Virginia (Mr. WARNER) were added as (Mr. DAINES) was added as a cosponsor Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with re- cosponsors of S. 681, a bill to amend of S. 1519, a bill to amend the Labor spect to drug scheduling recommenda- title 38, United States Code, to clarify Management Relations Act, 1947 to ad- tions by the Secretary of Health and presumptions relating to the exposure dress slowdowns, strikes, and lock-outs Human Services, and with respect to of certain veterans who served in the occurring at ports in the United registration of manufacturers and dis- vicinity of the Republic of Vietnam, States, and for other purposes. tributors seeking to conduct clinical and for other purposes. S. 1559 testing, and for other purposes. S. 709 At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the S. 490 At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the name of the Senator from New Jersey At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the name of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. MENENDEZ) was added as a cospon- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. (Mr. GARDNER) was added as a cospon- sor of S. 1559, a bill to protect victims RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. sor of S. 709, a bill to amend the Inter- of domestic violence, sexual assault, 490, a bill to achieve domestic energy nal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the stalking, and dating violence from independence by empowering States to amendments made by the Patient Pro- emotional and psychological trauma control the development and produc- tection and Affordable Care Act which caused by acts of violence or threats of tion of all forms of energy on all avail- disqualify expenses for over-the- violence against their pets. able Federal land. counter drugs under health savings ac- S. 1617 S. 525 counts and health flexible spending ar- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the At the request of Mr. COONS, the rangements. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. name of the Senator from Connecticut S. 774 KIRK) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. MURPHY) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. MORAN, the 1617, a bill to prevent Hizballah and as- of S. 525, a bill to amend the Foreign name of the Senator from South Caro- sociated entities from gaining access

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.010 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6653 to international financial and other in- CORNYN) was added as a cosponsor of S. just before her cousin was due to be re- stitutions, and for other purposes. 1957, a bill to require the Attorney leased from jail. She entered the U.S. S. 1715 General to provide State officials with legally on a visitor’s visa in 1989. At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the access to criminal history information Ms. Tan’s current deportation order name of the Senator from New Hamp- with respect to certain financial serv- is the result of negligent counsel. Shir- shire (Ms. AYOTTE) was added as a co- ice providers required to undergo State ley applied for asylum in 1995. While sponsor of S. 1715, a bill to require the criminal background checks, and for her case appeal was pending at the Secretary of the Treasury to mint other purposes. Board of Immigration Appeals, her at- coins in commemoration of the 400th S. 1987 torney failed to submit a brief to sup- anniversary of the arrival of the Pil- At the request of Mr. INHOFE, the port her case. As a result, the case was grims. name of the Senator from North Da- dismissed, and the Board of Immigra- S. 1766 kota (Mr. HOEVEN) was added as a co- tion Appeals granted Shirley voluntary At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the sponsor of S. 1987, a bill to amend the departure from the United States. names of the Senator from Vermont Toxic Substances Control Act relating Shirley never received notice that (Mr. LEAHY), the Senator from Mary- to lead-based paint renovation and re- the Board of Immigration Appeals land (Mr. CARDIN), the Senator from modeling activities. granted her voluntary departure. Shir- ley’s attorney moved offices, did not Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI), the Senator S. 2015 receive the order, and ultimately never from Illinois (Mr. DURBIN), the Senator At the request of Mr. ALEXANDER, the informed her of the order. As a result, from Delaware (Mr. COONS) and the name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. Shirley did not depart the United Senator from North Dakota (Ms. COATS) was added as a cosponsor of S. States and the grant of voluntary de- HEITKAMP) were added as cosponsors of 2015, a bill to clarify the treatment of parture automatically became a depor- S. 1766, a bill to direct the Secretary of two or more employers as joint em- tation order. She learned about the de- Defense to review the discharge char- ployers under the National Labor Rela- portation order for the first time on acterization of former members of the tions Act. January 28, 2009, when Immigration Armed Forces who were discharged by S. 2028 reason of the sexual orientation of the and Customs Enforcement agents took At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, her into immigration custody. member, and for other purposes. the name of the Senator from Cali- S. 1795 Because of her attorney’s negligent fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the actions, Ms. Tan was denied the oppor- cosponsor of S. 2028, a bill to amend the tunity to present her case in U.S. im- names of the Senator from Maryland Federal Credit Union Act, to advance (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from migration proceedings. Shirley later the ability of credit unions to promote filed a complaint with the State Bar of Washington (Ms. CANTWELL) were small business growth and economic added as cosponsors of S. 1795, a bill to California against her former attorney. development opportunities, and for She is not the first person to file such amend the Internal Revenue Code of other purposes. 1986 to provide tax relief for major dis- a complaint against this attorney. S. RES. 217 asters declared in any of calendar years On February 4, 2015, Shirley’s spouse, At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, 2012 through 2015, to make certain tax Jay, a U.S. Citizen, filed an approved the name of the Senator from Hawaii relief provisions permanent, and for spousal petition on her behalf. On Au- (Ms. HIRONO) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. gust 20, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Im- of S. Res. 217, a resolution designating migration Services denied Shirley’s ap- S. 1798 October 8, 2015, as ‘‘National Hydrogen plication due to the fact that Shirley At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the and Fuel Cell Day’’. still had a final order or removal. Shir- name of the Senator from Arkansas ley must go back to the immigration (Mr. COTTON) was added as a cosponsor f court and ask for the court to termi- of S. 1798, a bill to reauthorize the STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED nate her case and then reapply with United States Commission on Inter- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS United States Immigration and Citi- national Religious Freedom, and for By Mrs. FEINSTEIN: zenship Services. Shirley is now again other purposes. S. 2029. A bill for the relief of Shirley faced with deportation while she seeks S. 1830 Constantino Tan; to the Committee on to close her case before the Immigra- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the the Judiciary. tion Judge. name of the Senator from Delaware Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, In addition to the hardship that (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor today I am reintroducing a bill for the would come to Ms. Tan if she is de- of S. 1830, a bill to amend title XVIII of private relief of Shirley Constantino ported, Shirley’s deportation would be the Social Security Act to provide for Tan. Ms. Tan is a Filipina national liv- a serious hardship to her two U.S. cit- the coverage of marriage and family ing in Pacifica, CA. She is the proud izen children, Jashley and Joriene, who therapist services and mental health mother of 19 year old U.S. citizen twin are minors. counselor services under part B of the boys, Jashley and Joriene, and the Joriene is a sophomore at Stanford Medicare program, and for other pur- spouse of Jay Mercado, a naturalized University and is pre-Med in Human poses. U.S. citizen. Biology. Jashley is a sophomore at S. 1831 I believe Ms. Tan merits Congress’ Chapman University and plans to de- At the request of Mr. TOOMEY, the special consideration for this extraor- clare his Business major in spring. In names of the Senator from Maryland dinary form of relief because I believe addition to his studies, Jashley is in- (Mr. CARDIN) and the Senator from her removal from the United States volved in Stanford’s Pilipino-American California (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) were added would cause undue hardship for her and Student Union. Ms. Tan no longer runs as cosponsors of S. 1831, a bill to revise her family. She faces deportation to her in-home daycare and is a stay-at- section 48 of title 18, United States the Philippines, which would separate home mom. Code, and for other purposes. her from her family and jeopardize her If Ms. Tan were forced to leave the S. 1833 safety. United States, her family has expressed At the request of Mr. CASEY, the Ms. Tan experienced horrific violence that they would go with Shirley to the name of the Senator from New York in the Philippines before she left to Philippines or try to find a third coun- (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- come to the United States. When she try where the entire family could relo- sponsor of S. 1833, a bill to amend the was only 14 years old, her cousin mur- cate. This would mean that Jashley Richard B. Russell National School dered her mother and her sister and and Joriene would have to leave behind Lunch Act to improve the child and shot Shirley in the head. While the their education and the only home adult care food program. cousin who committed the murders was they know in the United States. S. 1957 eventually prosecuted, he received a I do not believe it is in our Nation’s At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the short jail sentence. Fearing for her best interest to force this family, with name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. safety, Ms. Tan fled the Philippines two U.S. citizen children, to make the

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The family at- and in the heading and inserting tends Good Shepherd Catholic Church, ‘‘$25,000,000’’. volunteering at the church and the SENATE RESOLUTION 252—EX- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section Mother Theresa of Calcutta’s Daugh- PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE 448(c) of such Code is amended— ters of Charity. Shirley has the support COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSI- (A) by striking ‘‘$5,000,000’’ each place it NESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP appears in the text and in the heading of of dozens of members of her commu- paragraph (1) and inserting ‘‘$25,000,000’’, and nity who shared with me the family’s OF THE SENATE RELATING TO (B) by adding at the end the following new spirit of commitment to their commu- EASING THE BURDEN OF FED- paragraph: nity. ERAL TAX COMPLIANCE ON ‘‘(4) INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.—In the case of Enactment of the legislation I am in- SMALL BUSINESSES any taxable year beginning in a calendar troducing on behalf of Ms. Tan today Mr. VITTER submitted the following year after 2015, the dollar amount contained in subsection (b)(3) and paragraph (1) of this will enable this entire family to con- resolution; from the Committee on tinue their lives in California and subsection shall be increased by an amount Small Business and Entrepreneurship; equal to— make positive contributions to their which was placed on the calendar: ‘‘(A) such dollar amount, multiplied by community. S. RES. 252 ‘‘(B) the cost-of-living adjustment deter- I ask my colleagues to support this Whereas American small businesses face mined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar private bill. major obstacles complying with their Fed- year in which the taxable year begins, by Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- eral tax obligations; substituting ‘calendar year 2014’ for ‘cal- sent that the text of the bill be printed Whereas the complexity of the Federal tax endar year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) thereof. in the RECORD. code unfairly penalizes small businesses; If any amount as adjusted under this sub- There being no objection, the text of Whereas such complexity requires small paragraph is not a multiple of $100,000, such the bill was ordered to be printed in business owners to spend significant amount shall be rounded to the nearest mul- tiple of $100,000.’’. the RECORD, as follows: amounts of time, money, and resources com- plying with their tax obligations and less (b) EXEMPTION FROM INVENTORY REQUIRE- S. 2029 time operating their business; MENT.—Section 471 of the Internal Revenue Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Whereas Congress has exacerbated these Code of 1986 is amended by redesignating resentatives of the United States of America in challenges for America’s small businesses by subsection (c) as subsection (d) and by in- Congress assembled, failing to update the tax code in a manner serting after subsection (b) the following new SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR that properly reflects current circumstances; subsection: SHIRLEY CONSTANTINO TAN. Whereas tax policy should also promote in- ‘‘(c) SECTION NOT TO APPLY TO CERTAIN CASH METHOD TAXPAYERS.—If a taxpayer— (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sub- creased savings by American citizens to be sections (a) and (b) of section 201 of the Im- able to afford the costs of living deeper into ‘‘(1) would otherwise be required to use in- migration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. old age; ventories under this section for any taxable 1151), Shirley Constantino Tan shall be eligi- Whereas employee stock ownership plans year, but ble for issuance of an immigrant visa or for help small businesses offer economic incen- ‘‘(2) the taxpayer meets the gross receipts adjustment of status to that of an alien law- tives to employees and help employees save test of section 448(b) for the taxable year and fully admitted for permanent residence upon more for their retirements via investments is eligible and elects to use the cash receipts filing an application for issuance of an immi- in their employing companies; and disbursements method of accounting for grant visa under section 204 of such Act (8 Whereas tax policy should support small the taxable year, U.S.C. 1154) or for adjustment of status to businesses in providing benefit packages to then the requirement to use inventories lawful permanent resident. their employees to be competitive with larg- shall not apply to the taxpayer for the tax- (b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Shirley er employers for the best talent; able year.’’. Constantino Tan enters the United States Whereas the successful research and devel- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE AND SPECIAL RULE.— before the filing deadline specified in sub- opment tax credit has been used to (1) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made by section (c), she shall be considered to have incentivize private firms to invest in re- this section shall apply to taxable years be- entered and remained lawfully and shall, if search and development, and private invest- ginning after December 31, 2014. otherwise eligible, be eligible for adjustment ment leads to spillover effects that can have (2) CHANGE IN METHOD OF ACCOUNTING.—In of status under section 245 of the Immigra- a broad public good through the creation of the case of any taxpayer changing the tax- tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255) as of new products, the development of new proc- payer’s method of accounting for any taxable the date of the enactment of this Act. esses, and the launching of new industries; year under the amendments made by this section— (c) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAY- Whereas while the research and develop- (A) such change shall be treated as initi- MENT OF FEES.—Subsections (a) and (b) shall ment tax credit is essential for our apply only if the application for issuance of innovators, it is not accessible to many ated by the taxpayer; and an immigrant visa or the application for ad- small businesses and startups—per the Gov- (B) such change shall be treated as made justment of status is filed with appropriate ernment Accountability Office, over half of with the consent of the Secretary of the fees within 2 years after the date of the en- the credit goes to firms with $1,000,000,000 or Treasury. actment of this Act. more in receipts; SEC. 102. MODIFICATION OF SAFE HARBOR FOR EXPENSING OF ACQUISITION OR EDUCTION OF MMIGRANT ISA UM (d) R I V N - Whereas, according to the Congressional PRODUCTION COSTS OF TANGIBLE BER.—Upon the granting of an immigrant Research Service, numerous commercially PROPERTY. visa or permanent residence to Shirley successful innovations originated in small, (a) REQUIREMENT TO MODIFY SAFE HAR- Constantino Tan, the Secretary of State fledgling firms that could not access the re- BOR.—The Secretary of the Treasury or his shall instruct the proper officer to reduce by search and development credit; delegate shall, within 180 days after the date one, during the current or next following fis- Whereas, if Congress made the research of enactment of this Act, modify Treasury cal year, the total number of immigrant and development tax credit more available Regulations section 1.263(a)–1(f) by— visas that are made available to natives of to small businesses and startups, thousands (1) increasing the amount of the de mini- the country of the alien’s birth under section of innovative small firms could claim the mis safe harbor for taxpayers without appli- 203(a) of the Immigration and Nationality credit, boosting their capacity to invest in cable financial statements from $500 to Act (8 U.S.C. 1153(a)) or, if applicable, the innovation and job creation; and $2,500, total number of immigrant visas that are Whereas prudent changes to the structure (2) requiring adequate records showing the made available to natives of the country of of the Federal tax code would ease the bur- dollar amount being expensed in lieu of ac- the alien’s birth under section 202(e) of such den of tax compliance, allowing small busi- counting procedures in place at the begin- Act (8 U.S.C. 1152(e)). nesses to put more money back into their ning of the taxable year, and (e) PAYGO.—The budgetary effects of this business, community, and the economy: (3) modifying the definition of applicable Act, for the purpose of complying with the Now, therefore, be it financial statement to include reviewed fi- Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall Resolved, That it is the sense of the Com- nancial statements. be determined by reference to the latest mittee on Small Business and Entrepreneur- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The modifications statement titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of ship that the Senate should enact the fol- required by subsection (a) shall apply to tax- PAYGO Legislation’’ for this Act, submitted lowing: able years beginning after December 31, 2014.

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SEC. 103. REMOVAL OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT ‘‘(6) each of the dollar amounts in section ‘‘(b) RETURNS OF CERTAIN CORPORATIONS.— FROM LISTED PROPERTY. 274(b)(1), Returns of S corporations under sections 6012 (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 280F(d)(4)(A) of ‘‘(7) each of the $400 amounts in section and 6037 made on the basis of the calendar the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended 274(j), year shall be filed on or before the 31st day by inserting ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (iii) ‘‘(8) the $1,600 amount in section of March following the close of the calendar and by striking clause (iv). 274(j)(2)(B), year, and such returns made on the basis of (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section ‘‘(9) the $10,000,000 amount in section a fiscal year shall be filed on or before the 280F(d)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1202(b)(1), last day of the third month following the 1986 is amended by striking subparagraph (B) ‘‘(10) each of the $50,000,000 amounts in sec- close of the fiscal year.’’. and by redesignating subparagraph (C) as tion 1202(d)(1), (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— subparagraph (B). ‘‘(11) the $50,000 amount in section (i) Section 1362(b) of such Code is amend- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments 1244(b)(1), and ed— made by this section shall apply to taxable ‘‘(12) the $1,000,000 in section 1244(c)(3)(A). (I) by striking ‘‘15th’’ each place it appears years beginning after the date of the enact- ‘‘(c) ROUNDING.— and inserting ‘‘last’’, ment of this Act. ‘‘(1) Any increase determined under para- (II) by striking ‘‘21⁄2’’ each place it appears SEC. 104. DEDUCTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE graph (5), (9), or (10) of subsection (b) shall be and inserting ‘‘3’’, and COSTS IN COMPUTING SELF-EM- rounded to the nearest multiple of $100,000. (III) by striking ‘‘2 months and 15 days’’ in PLOYMENT TAXES. ‘‘(2) Any increase determined under para- paragraph (4) and inserting ‘‘3 months’’. (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (4) of section graph (1), (4), (11), or (12) of subsection (b) (ii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(i) of such Code is 162(l) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of amended by striking ‘‘15th’’ and inserting amended by striking ‘‘for taxable years be- $1,000. ‘‘last’’. ginning before January 1, 2010, or after De- ‘‘(3) Any increase determined under para- (iii) Section 1362(d)(1)(C)(ii) of such Code is cember 31, 2010’’ and inserting ‘‘for taxable graph (2) of subsection (b) shall be rounded amended by striking ‘‘such 15th day’’ and in- years beginning before January 1, 2015.’’. to the nearest multiple of $500. serting ‘‘the last day of the 3d month there- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment ‘‘(4) Any increase determined under para- of’’. made by this section shall apply to taxable graph (3), (7), or (8) of subsection (b) shall be (3) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO C years beginning after December 31, 2014. rounded to the nearest multiple of $100. CORPORATIONS.— SEC. 105. MODIFICATION OF RULES RELATING TO ‘‘(5) Any increase determined under para- (A) Section 170(a)(2)(B) of such Code is THE TERMINATION OF PARTNER- graph (6) of subsection (b) shall be rounded amended by striking ‘‘third month’’ and in- SHIPS AND S CORPORATIONS. to the nearest multiple of $5.’’. serting ‘‘4th month’’. (a) NO TERMINATION OF PARTNERSHIP ON (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— (B) Section 563 of such Code is amended by SALE OR EXCHANGE OF ASSETS.— (1) Section 1202(b)(3) of such Code is amend- striking ‘‘third month’’ each place it appears (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 708(b)(1) of the In- ed by striking ‘‘paragraph (1)(A) shall be ap- and inserting ‘‘4th month’’. ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by plied by substituting ‘$5,000,000’ for (C) Section 1354(d)(1)(B)(i) of such Code is striking ‘‘only if’’ and all that follows and ‘$10,000,000’ ’’ and inserting ‘‘the amount amended by striking ‘‘3d month’’ and insert- inserting ‘‘only if no part of any business, fi- under paragraph (1)(A) shall be 50 percent of ing ‘‘4th month’’. nancial operation, or venture of the partner- such dollar amount (determined without re- (D) Subsection (a) and (c) of section 6167 of ship continues to be carried on by any of its gard to this paragraph)’’. such Code are each amended by striking partners in a partnership.’’. (2) Section 1244(b)(2) of such Code is amend- ‘‘third month’’ and inserting ‘‘4th month’’. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ed by striking ‘‘$100,000’’ and inserting ‘‘200 (E) Section 6425(a)(1) of such Code is (A) Section 168(i)(7)(B) of such Code is percent of the amount under paragraph (1)’’. amended by striking ‘‘third month’’ and in- amended by striking the last sentence. (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of serting ‘‘4th month’’. (B) Section 743(e) of such Code is amended sections for chapter 77 of such Code is (F) Subsections (b)(2)(A), (g)(3), and (h)(1) by striking paragraph (4). amended by adding at the end the following of section 6655 of such Code are each amend- (C) Section 774 of such Code is amended by new item: ed by striking ‘‘3rd month’’ and inserting striking subsection (c). ‘‘Sec. 7529. Inflation adjustments.’’. ‘‘4th month’’. (b) NO TERMINATION OF S CORPORATION STA- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (4) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments TUS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PASSIVE INVESTMENT made by this section shall apply to taxable made by this subsection shall apply to re- INCOME.—Paragraph (3) of section 1362(d) of years beginning after the date of the enact- turns for taxable years beginning after De- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended ment of this Act. cember 31, 2015. by adding at the end the following new sub- paragraph: SEC. 202. REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS TO CUS- (b) MODIFICATION OF DUE DATES BY REGU- TOMER SERVICE. LATION.—In the case of returns for taxable ‘‘(D) TERMINATION.—This paragraph shall Not later than June 30, 2016, the Commis- not apply to taxable years ending after the years beginning after December 31, 2013, the sioner of Internal Revenue shall submit to date of the enactment of this subpara- Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary’s the Committee on Small Business and Entre- graph.’’. delegate shall modify appropriate regula- preneurship of the Senate, the Committee on tions to provide as follows: TITLE II—PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE Finance of the Senate, and the Committee (1) The maximum extension for the returns INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE on Ways and Means of the House of Rep- of partnerships filing Form 1065 shall be a 6- SEC. 201. INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR CER- resentatives a report detailing specific ways month period beginning on the due date for TAIN PROVISIONS. to improve customer service to small busi- filing the return (without regard to any ex- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 77 of the Internal nesses, including objectively measurable tensions). Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding goals for how to reduce response times. (2) The maximum extension for the returns at the end the following new section: SEC. 203. RETURN DUE DATE MODIFICATIONS. of trusts and estates filing Form 1041 shall be ‘‘SEC. 7529. INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS. (a) NEW DUE DATE FOR PARTNERSHIP FORM a 51⁄2-month period beginning on the due date ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of any tax- 1065, S CORPORATION FORM 1120S, AND C COR- for filing the return (without regard to any able year beginning in a calendar year after PORATION FORM 1120.— extensions). 2015, each of the specified dollar amounts (1) PARTNERSHIPS.— (3) The maximum extension for the returns shall be increased by an amount equal to— (A) IN GENERAL.—Section 6072 of the Inter- of employee benefit plans filing Form 5500 ‘‘(1) such dollar amount, multiplied by nal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add- shall be an automatic 31⁄2-month period be- ‘‘(2) the cost-of-living adjustment deter- ing at the end the following new subsection: ginning on the due date for filing the return mined under section 1(f)(3) for the calendar ‘‘(f) RETURNS OF PARTNERSHIPS.—Returns (without regard to any extensions). year in which the taxable year begins, deter- of partnerships under section 6031 made on (4) The maximum extension for the Forms mined by substituting ‘calendar year 2014’ the basis of the calendar year shall be filed 990 (series) returns of organizations exempt for ‘calendar year 1992’ in subparagraph (B) on or before the 15th day of March following from income tax shall be an automatic 6- thereof. the close of the calendar year, and such re- month period beginning on the due date for ‘‘(b) SPECIFIED DOLLAR AMOUNTS.—For pur- turns made on the basis of a fiscal year shall filing the return (without regard to any ex- poses of subsection (a), the specified dollar be filed on or before the 15th day of the third tensions). amounts are— month following the close of the fiscal (5) The maximum extension for the returns ‘‘(1) the $50,000 amount in section 79(a)(1), year.’’. of organizations exempt from income tax ‘‘(2) each of the $5,250 amounts in section (B) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section that are required to file Form 4720 returns of 127(a)(2), 6072(a) of such Code is amended by striking excise taxes shall be an automatic 6-month ‘‘(3) each of the $500 amounts in paragraphs ‘‘6017, or 6031’’ and inserting ‘‘or 6017’’. period beginning on the due date for filing (11)(A), (11)(B), and (12) of section 170(f), (2) S CORPORATIONS.— the return (without regard to any exten- ‘‘(4) the $5,000 amount in section (A) IN GENERAL.—So much of subsection (b) sions). 170(f)(11)(C), of 6072 of such Code as precedes the second (6) The maximum extension for the returns ‘‘(5) the $10,000,000 amount in section sentence thereof is amended to read as fol- of trusts required to file Form 5227 shall be 263A(b)(2), lows: an automatic 6-month period beginning on

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the due date for filing the return (without (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (b) DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.—The S Corpora- regard to any extensions). made by this section shall apply to sales tion Employee Ownership Assistance Office (7) The maximum extension for the returns after the date of the enactment of this Act. shall provide— of Black Lung Benefit Trusts required to file TITLE IV—PROMOTION AND EXPANSION (1) education and outreach to inform com- Form 6069 returns of excise taxes shall be an OF PRIVATE EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP panies and individuals about the possibilities automatic 6-month period beginning on the and benefits of employee ownership of S cor- SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE. porations; and due date for filing the return (without regard This title may be cited as the ‘‘Promotion (2) technical assistance to assist S corpora- to any extensions). and Expansion of Private Employee Owner- tions in sponsoring employee stock owner- (8) The maximum extension for a taxpayer ship Act of 2015’’. required to file Form 8870 shall be an auto- ship plans. SEC. 402. FINDINGS. matic 6-month period beginning on the due SEC. 405. SMALL BUSINESS AND EMPLOYEE Congress finds that— date for filing the return (without regard to STOCK OWNERSHIP. (1) on January 1, 1998—nearly 25 years after any extensions). (a) IN GENERAL.—The Small Business Act the Employee Retirement Income Security (9) The due date of Form 3520–A, Annual In- (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.) is amended— Act of 1974 was enacted and the employee formation Return of a Foreign Trust with a (1) by redesignating section 47 as section stock ownership plan (hereafter in this sec- United States Owner, shall be the 15th day of 48; and tion referred to as an ‘‘ESOP’’) was created— the 4th month after the close of the trust’s (2) by inserting after section 46 the fol- employees were first permitted to be owners taxable year, and the maximum extension lowing: of subchapter S corporations pursuant to the shall be a 6-month period beginning on such ‘‘SEC. 47. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS. Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 day. ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— (Public Law 104–188); (10) The due date of FinCEN Form 114 (re- ‘‘(1) the term ‘ESOP’ means an employee (2) with the passage of the Taxpayer Relief lating to Report of Foreign Bank and Finan- stock ownership plan, as defined in section Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–34), Congress de- cial Accounts) shall be April 15 with a max- 4975(e)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of signed incentives to encourage businesses to imum extension for a 6-month period ending 1986, as amended; and become ESOP-owned S corporations; on October 15, and with provision for an ex- ‘‘(2) the term ‘ESOP business concern’ (3) since that time, several thousand com- tension under rules similar to the rules of 26 means a business concern that was a small panies have become ESOP-owned S corpora- C.F.R. 1.6081–5. For any taxpayer required to business concern eligible for a loan, pref- tions, creating an ownership interest for sev- file such form for the first time, the Sec- erence, or other program under this Act be- eral million Americans in companies in retary of the Treasury may waive any pen- fore the date on which more than 49 percent every State in the country, in industries alty for failure to timely request or file an of the business concern was acquired by an ranging from heavy manufacturing to tech- extension. ESOP. nology development to services; (11) Taxpayers filing Form 3520, Annual Re- ‘‘(b) CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY.—In deter- (4) while estimates show that 40 percent of turn to Report Transactions with Foreign mining whether an ESOP business concern working Americans have no formal retire- Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, qualifies as a small business concern for pur- ment account at all, every United States shall be allowed to extend the time for filing poses of a loan, preference, or other program worker who is an employee-owner of an S such form separately from the income tax re- under this Act, each ESOP participant shall corporation company through an ESOP has a turn of the taxpayer, for an automatic 6- be treated as directly owning his or her pro- valuable qualified retirement savings ac- month period beginning on the due date for portionate share of the stock in the ESOP count; filing the return (without regard to any ex- business concern owned by the ESOP.’’. (5) recent studies have shown that employ- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments tensions). ees of ESOP-owned S corporations enjoy made by this section shall take effect on (c) CORPORATIONS PERMITTED STATUTORY greater job stability than employees of com- January 1 of the first calendar year begin- AUTOMATIC 6-MONTH EXTENSION OF INCOME parable companies; ning after the date of the enactment of this TAX RETURNS.— (6) studies also show that employee-owners Act. (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 6081(b) of the In- of S corporation ESOP companies have ternal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by f amassed meaningful retirement savings striking ‘‘3 months’’ and inserting ‘‘6 through their S ESOP accounts that will SENATE RESOLUTION 253—WEL- months’’. give them the means to retire with dignity; COMING KING FELIPE VI AND (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (7) under the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. QUEEN LETIZIA OF SPAIN ON made by this section shall apply to returns 631 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated for taxable years beginning after December THEIR OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE by the Administrator of the Small Business 31, 2015. UNITED STATES, INCLUDING VIS- Administration, a small business concern ITS TO MIAMI AND ST. AUGUS- TITLE III—PROVISIONS RELATED TO that was eligible under the Small Business START-UP BUSINESSES Act for the numerous preferences of the Act TINE, FLORIDA SEC. 301. REDUCTION IN HOLDING PERIOD FOR is denied treatment as a small business con- Mr. NELSON (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESS STOCK. cern after an ESOP acquires more than 49 and Mr. KAINE) submitted the following (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section percent of the business, even if the number resolution; which was referred to the 1202(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 of employees, the revenue of the small busi- Committee on Foreign Relations: ness concern, and the racial, gender, or other is amended by striking ‘‘5 years’’ and insert- S. RES. 253 ing ‘‘3 years’’. criteria used under the Act to determine whether the small business concern is eligi- Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— of Spain are visiting St. Augustine, Florida (1) Paragraph (2) of section 1202(b) of such ble for benefits under the Act remain the same, solely because of the acquisition by to celebrate the 450th Commemoration of the Code is amended by striking ‘‘5 years’’ and city and to participate in the annual United inserting ‘‘3 years’’ the ESOP; and (8) it is the goal of Congress to both pre- States-Spain Council forum; (2) Subparagraph (A) of section 1202(g)(2) of Whereas Spanish explorer Ponce de Leo´ n such Code is amended by striking ‘‘5 years’’ serve and foster employee ownership of S corporations through ESOPs. landed on the east coast of Florida in 1513 and inserting ‘‘3 years’’, and named the land he discovered La Flor- (3) Subparagraph (C) of section 1202(h)(2) of SEC. 403. DEFERRAL OF TAX FOR CERTAIN SALES OF EMPLOYER STOCK TO EMPLOYEE ida; such Code is amended by striking ‘‘5-year’’ Whereas St. Augustine was founded by and inserting ‘‘3-year’’, and STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN SPON- SORED BY S CORPORATION. Spanish admiral Pedro Mene´ndez de Avile´s (4) Subparagraph (A) of section 1202(j)(1) of (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (A) of sec- on September 8, 1565; such Code is amended by striking ‘‘5 years’’ tion 1042(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code Whereas St. Augustine is the oldest con- and inserting ‘‘3 years’’. of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘domestic C tinuously occupied European settlement in (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments corporation’’ and inserting ‘‘domestic cor- the United States; made by this section shall apply to stock poration’’. Whereas the United States-Spain Council issued after the date of the enactment of this (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment serves an important purpose in bringing the Act. made by subsection (a) shall apply to sales United States and Spain closer through SEC. 302. EXTENSION OF ROLLOVER PERIOD FOR after the date of the enactment of this Act. trade, investment, education, and culture, as QUALIFIED SMALL BUSINESS STOCK. SEC. 404. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY TECH- well as by fostering military cooperation be- (a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section NICAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE. tween the 2 countries; 1045(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (a) ESTABLISHMENT REQUIRED.—Before the Whereas the United States-Spain Council is amended by striking ‘‘60-day period’’ and end of the 90-day period beginning on the is holding its annual forum in St. Augustine inserting ‘‘1-year period’’. date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary from September 18–20, 2015; (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Paragraph of Treasury shall establish the S Corporation Whereas the people and Governments of (3) of section 1045(b) of such Code is amended Employee Ownership Assistance Office to the United States and Spain have both bene- by striking ‘‘60-day period’’ and inserting ‘‘1- foster increased employee ownership of S fitted from strong economic and cultural year period’’. corporations. ties;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:54 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15SE6.012 S15SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 15, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6657 Whereas Spain has played a special role in in the United States, including both 2-year Whereas, as of September 2015, there are an the history and culture of St. Augustine and community colleges and 4-year colleges and estimated 1,500,000 living Latino veterans of Florida; and universities; the United States Armed Forces; Whereas King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Whereas a record 11,200,000 Latinos voted Whereas 61 Hispanic Americans have re- met with President Barack Obama on Sep- in the 2012 Presidential election, rep- ceived the Congressional Medal of Honor, the tember 15, 2015, for their first official visit to resenting a record 8.4 percent of the elec- highest award for valor in action against an the White House: Now, therefore, be it torate in the United States; enemy force that can be bestowed on an indi- Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas an estimated 28,500,000 Latinos vidual serving in the United States Armed (1) welcomes King Felipe VI and Queen will be eligible to vote in the 2016 Presi- Forces; Letizia of Spain during their visit to the dential election, and the number of eligible Whereas Hispanic Americans are dedicated United States; and Latino voters is expected to rise to 40,000,000 public servants, holding posts at the highest (2) expresses its appreciation for the efforts by 2030, accounting for 40 percent of the levels of government, including 1 seat on the of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to growth in the eligible electorate in the Supreme Court of the United States, 3 seats strengthen the bonds between the people and United States over the next 15 years; in the Senate, 34 seats in the House of Rep- Governments of the United States and Spain. Whereas more than 2,000 Latino citizens resentatives, and 3 seats in the Cabinet; and f currently turn 18 and become eligible to vote Whereas Hispanic Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an SENATE RESOLUTION 254—RECOG- every day, and an estimated 1,000,000 Latino citizens will turn 18 and become eligible to enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to NIZING HISPANIC HERITAGE vote every year by 2024; succeed and contribute to society: Now, MONTH AND CELEBRATING THE Whereas the annual purchasing power of therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate— HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF Hispanic Americans was an estimated (1) recognizes the celebration of Hispanic LATINOS IN THE UNITED STATES $1,300,000,000,000 in 2014, larger than the econ- Heritage Month from September 15, 2015, AND THE IMMENSE CONTRIBU- omy of all but 15 countries in the world; through October 15, 2015; TIONS OF LATINOS TO THE Whereas there are more than 3,200,000 His- (2) esteems the integral role of Latinos and UNITED STATES panic-owned firms in the United States, sup- the manifold heritage of Latinos in the econ- porting millions of employees nationwide Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. omy, culture, and identity of the United and contributing more than $468,000,000,000 in States; and REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. revenue to the economy of the United (3) urges the people of the United States to BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. BOXER, States; observe Hispanic Heritage Month with appro- Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COONS, Mr. Whereas Hispanic-owned businesses rep- priate programs and activities that celebrate DURBIN, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. FRANKEN, resent the fastest growing segment of small the contributions of Latinos to life in the Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. businesses in the United States, with Latino United States. entrepreneurs starting businesses at more HELLER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. KAINE, Mr. than twice the national rate; f MARKEY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Whereas, as of August 2015, more than SENATE RESOLUTION 255—DESIG- Mr. PETERS, Mr. REED, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. 26,000,000 Latino workers represented 16.6 NATING THE WEEK BEGINNING SCHUMER, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. UDALL, percent of the total civilian labor force in SEPTEMBER 14, 2015, AS NA- Mr. WARNER, and Ms. WARREN) sub- the United States, and the Latino share of TIONAL HISPANIC-SERVING IN- mitted the following resolution; which the labor force is expected to grow to 19.1 STITUTIONS WEEK was considered and agreed to: percent by 2022, with the Latino population S. RES. 254 accounting for more than 40 percent of the Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. increase in employment in the United States REID, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. BENNET, Mr. Whereas the United States celebrates His- over the next 5 years; panic Heritage Month from September 15, BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mrs. BOXER, Whereas Latinos have the highest labor 2015, through October 15, 2015; Mr. CASEY, Mr. COONS, Mr. DURBIN, force participation rate of any racial or eth- Whereas the United States Census Bureau Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. nic group at 65.6 percent, compared to 62.6 estimates the Hispanic population in the HEINRICH, Mr. HELLER, Mr. KAINE, Mr. percent overall; United States at more than 55,000,000 people, MARKEY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. NELSON, Whereas there were 270,000 Latino elemen- making Hispanic Americans 17.4 percent of tary and middle school teachers, 75,000 Mr. PETERS, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. SCHUMER, the population of the United States and the Latino chief executives of businesses, 63,000 Mr. UDALL, Mr. WARNER, and Ms. WAR- largest racial or ethnic minority group in Latino lawyers, and 64,000 Latino physicians REN) submitted the following resolu- the United States; tion; which was considered and agreed Whereas there were 1,000,000 or more and surgeons contributing to the United Latino residents in Puerto Rico and each of States through their professions in 2014; to: the following 8 States in 2014: Arizona, Cali- Whereas Hispanic Americans serve in all S. RES. 255 fornia, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jer- branches of the United States Armed Forces Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are sey, New York, and Texas; and have bravely fought in every war in the degree-granting institutions that have a full- Whereas Latinos grew the United States history of the United States; time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of population by more than 1,150,000 people be- Whereas, as of July 31, 2015, more than at least 25 percent Hispanic students; tween July 1, 2013, and July 1, 2014, account- 164,000 Hispanic active duty service members Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions served with distinction in the United States ing for nearly 1⁄2 of all population growth play an important role in educating many during this period; Armed Forces; underprivileged students and helping those Whereas the Latino population in the Whereas, as of August 31, 2015, approxi- students attain their full potential through United States is projected to grow to mately 284,000 Latinos have served in over- higher education; 105,550,000 by 2050, at which point the Latino seas contingency operations since September Whereas more than 400 Hispanic-Serving population will comprise more than 25 per- 11, 2001, including more than 8,500 Latinos Institutions operate in the United States; cent of the total population of the United currently serving in operations in Iraq and Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions rep- States; Afghanistan; resent just 12 percent of all nonprofit insti- Whereas the Latino population in the Whereas, as of September 2015, at least 675 tutions of higher education, yet serve nearly United States is currently the third largest United States Armed Forces fatalities in 60 percent of all Hispanic undergraduate stu- worldwide, exceeding the population in every Iraq and Afghanistan were Hispanic; dents, enrolling more than 1,700,000 Hispanic Latin American and Caribbean country ex- Whereas an estimated 200,000 Latinos were undergraduate students in 2013; cept for Mexico and Brazil; mobilized for World War I and approximately Whereas the number of ‘‘emerging His- Whereas there were 12,200,000 Latino fam- 500,000 Latinos served during World War II; panic-Serving Institutions’’, defined as insti- ily households in the United States and more Whereas more than 80,000 Latinos served in tutions that do not yet meet the threshold of than 17,900,000 Latino children under the age the Vietnam War, representing 5.5 percent of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment but serve a of 18 in 2014, representing approximately 1⁄3 individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice Hispanic student population of between 15 of the total Latino population in the United for the United States in the conflict, even and 24 percent, grew to nearly 300 colleges States; though Latinos comprised only 4.5 percent of and universities in 2013; Whereas more than 1 in 4 public school stu- the population of the United States at the Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are dents in the United States is Latino, and the time; located in 21 States and Puerto Rico, and share of Latino students is expected to rise Whereas approximately 148,000 Hispanic emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions are to nearly 30 percent in the next decade; soldiers served in the Korean War, including located in 29 States and Washington, DC; Whereas 19 percent of all college students Puerto Rico’s 65th Infantry Regiment known Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are between the ages of 18 and 24 years old are as the ‘‘Borinqueneers’’, the only active-duty actively involved in stabilizing and improv- Latino, making Latinos the largest racial or segregated Latino military unit in the his- ing the communities in which the institu- ethnic minority group on college campuses tory of the United States; tions are located;

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Whereas celebrating the vast contributions SCOTT, Mr. VITTER, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. KIRK, (1) waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the Mr. MORAN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. from, or otherwise limit the application of United States strengthens the culture of the CORKER, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. sanctions described in subsection (b) or re- United States; and JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. frain from applying any such sanctions; or Whereas the achievements and goals of COATS, and Mr. CRUZ) submitted an amend- (2) remove a foreign person listed in At- Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve na- ment intended to be proposed to amendment tachment 3 or Attachment 4 to Annex II of tional recognition: Now, therefore, be it SA 2640 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Resolved, That the Senate— joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending the from the list of specially designated nation- (1) recognizes the achievements and goals Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt em- als and blocked persons maintained by the of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the ployees with health coverage under Office of Foreign Asset Control of the De- United States; TRICARE or the Veterans Administration partment of the Treasury. (2) designates the week beginning Sep- from being taken into account for purposes (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The sanctions tember 14, 2015, as National Hispanic-Serving of determining the employers to which the described in this subsection are— Institutions Week; and employer mandate applies under the Patient (1) the sanctions described in sections 4 (3) calls on the people of the United States Protection and Affordable Care Act. through 7.9 of Annex II of the Joint Com- SA 2657. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an and interested groups to observe the week prehensive Plan of Action; and amendment to amendment SA 2656 sub- with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and (2) the sanctions described in any other mitted by Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. programs to demonstrate support for His- agreement related to the nuclear program of ROBERTS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. panic-Serving Institutions. Iran that includes the United States, com- INHOFE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. mits the United States to take action, or f RUBIO, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. HATCH, pursuant to which the United States com- Mr. LEE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr . mits or otherwise agrees to take action, re- SENATE RESOLUTION 256—DESIG- SCOTT, Mr. VITTER, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. KIRK, gardless of the form it takes, whether a po- NATING SEPTEMBER 2015 AS Mr . MORAN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. BARRASSO, litical commitment or otherwise, and re- ‘‘SCHOOL BUS SAFETY MONTH’’ Mr. CORKER, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. gardless of whether it is legally binding. JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. (c) EXCEPTION.—The prohibitions under COATS, and Mr. CRUZ) to the amendment SA OOKER subsection (a) shall not apply if the Islamic B ) submitted the following reso- 2640 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint Republic of Iran— lution; which was considered and resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. (1) has released Jason Rezaian, Robert agreed to: SA 2658. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an Levinson, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati S. RES. 256 amendment to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. to the custody of the United States; and Whereas approximately 480,000 public and SA 2659. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an (2) formally recognizes the State of Israel private school buses carry 26,000,000 children amendment to amendment SA 2658 proposed as a sovereign and independent state. to and from school every weekday in the by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution (d) JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION United States; H.J. Res. 61, supra. DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘Joint Whereas America’s 480,000 public and pri- SA 2660. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an Comprehensive Plan of Action’’ means the vate school buses comprise the largest mass amendment to the joint resolution H.J. Res. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed transportation fleet in the Nation; 61, supra. at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by the Whereas during the school year, school SA 2661. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an People’s Republic of China, France, Ger- buses make more than 55,000,000 passenger amendment to amendment SA 2660 proposed many, the Russian Federation, the United trips daily and students ride these school by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution Kingdom and the United States, with the buses 10,000,000,000 times per year as the Na- H.J. Res. 61, supra. High Representative of the European Union tion’s fleet travels over 5,600,000,000 miles per SA 2662. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and school year; amendment to amendment SA 2661 proposed all implementing materials and agreements Whereas school buses are designed to be by Mr. MCCONNELL to the amendment SA related to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of safer than passenger vehicles and are 13 2660 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint Action. times safer than other modes of school trans- resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. portation, and 44 times safer than vehicles f SA 2657. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed driven by teenagers; an amendment to amendment SA 2656 TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Whereas in an average year, about 25 submitted by Mr. MCCONNELL (for him- school children are killed in school bus acci- SA 2656. Mr. MCCONNELL (for him- self, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. dents, with one-third of these children self, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. struck by their own school buses in loading/ BLUNT, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. unloading zones, one-third struck by motor- TOOMEY, Mr. RUBIO, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. LEE, Mr. ISAK- ists who fail to stop for school buses, and MCCAIN, Mr. HATCH, Mr. LEE, Mr. ISAK- one-third killed as they approach or depart a SON, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. VIT- SON, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. VIT- school bus stop; TER, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. KIRK, Mr. Whereas The Child Safety Network, cele- TER, Mrs. FISCHER, Mr. KIRK, Mr. MORAN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. BARRASSO, brating 27 years of national public service, MORAN, Mr. COCHRAN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. CORKER, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. Mr. CORKER, Mr. SHELBY, Mr. has collaborated with the National PTA and LANKFORD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, LANKFORD, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, the school bus industry to create public serv- Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. COATS, and Mr. CRUZ) ice announcements to reduce distracted driv- Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. COATS, and Mr. CRUZ) to the amendment SA 2640 proposed by ing near school buses, increase ridership, and submitted an amendment intended to Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution provide free resources to school districts in be proposed to amendment SA 2640 pro- H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal order to increase driver safety training, pro- posed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt em- vide free technology for tracking school resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending the ployees with health coverage under buses, reduce on-board bullying, and educate Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- students; and TRICARE or the Veterans Administra- empt employees with health coverage Whereas the adoption of School Bus Safety tion from being taken into account for Month will allow broadcast and digital under TRICARE or the Veterans Ad- ministration from being taken into ac- purposes of determining the employers media and social networking industries to to which the employer mandate applies make commitments to disseminate public count for purposes of determining the service announcements designed to save chil- employers to which the employer man- under the Patient Protection and Af- dren’s lives by making motorists aware of date applies under the Patient Protec- fordable Care Act; as follows: school bus safety issues: Now, therefore, be tion and Affordable Care Act; as fol- At the end add the following. it lows: ‘‘This Act shall take effect 1 day after the Resolved, That the Senate designates Sep- date of enactment.’’ Strike line 3 and all that follows and insert tember 2015 as ‘‘School Bus Safety Month’’. the following: SA 2658. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed f SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE, an amendment to the joint resolution SUSPEND, REDUCE, PROVIDE RE- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND LIEF FROM, OR OTHERWISE LIMIT H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal PROPOSED THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt em- PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT RE- ployees with health coverage under SA 2656. Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. LATED TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM TRICARE or the Veterans Administra- ROBERTS, Mr. PERDUE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. OF IRAN. INHOFE, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any tion from being taken into account for RUBIO, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. HATCH, other provision of law, the President may purposes of determining the employers Mr. LEE, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. ROUNDS, Mr. not— to which the employer mandate applies

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In this Act: proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the SA 2661. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed (1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending an amendment to amendment SA 2660 the Director of the Federal Housing Finance the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the Agency. exempt employees with health cov- joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending (2) ENTERPRISE.—The term ‘‘enterprise’’ erage under TRICARE or the Veterans the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to means— Administration from being taken into exempt employees with health cov- (A) the Federal National Mortgage Asso- ciation and any affiliate thereof; and account for purposes of determining erage under TRICARE or the Veterans the employers to which the employer (B) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor- Administration from being taken into poration and any affiliate thereof. mandate applies under the Patient Pro- account for purposes of determining SEC. 3. REASONABLE PAY FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE tection and Affordable Care Act; as fol- the employers to which the employer OFFICERS. lows: mandate applies under the Patient Pro- (a) SUSPENSION OF CURRENT COMPENSATION Strike ‘‘2’’ and insert ‘‘3’’ tection and Affordable Care Act; as fol- PACKAGE AND LIMITATION.—The Director lows: shall suspend the compensation packages ap- proved for 2015 for the chief executive offi- SA 2660. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed On page 3, line 22, strike ‘‘4’’ and insert ‘‘5’’ an amendment to the joint resolution cers of each enterprise and, in lieu of such H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal packages, subject to the limitation under SA 2662. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed subsection (b), establish the compensation Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt em- an amendment to amendment SA 2661 and benefits for each such chief executive of- ployees with health coverage under proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the ficer at the same level in effect for such offi- TRICARE or the Veterans Administra- amendment SA 2660 proposed by Mr. cer as of January 1, 2015, and such compensa- tion from being taken into account for MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. tion and benefits may not thereafter be in- purposes of determining the employers Res. 61, amending the Internal Revenue creased. to which the employer mandate applies (b) LIMITATION ON BONUSES.—Subsection (a) Code of 1986 to exempt employees with shall not be construed to affect the applica- under the Patient Protection and Af- health coverage under TRICARE or the bility of section 16 of the STOCK Act (12 fordable Care Act; as follows: Veterans Administration from being U.S.C. 4518a) to the chief executive officer of Strike all after the enacting clause and in- taken into account for purposes of de- each enterprise. sert the following: termining the employers to which the (c) APPLICABILITY.—Subsection (a) shall SECTION 1. REMOVAL OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE, employer mandate applies under the only apply to a chief executive officer of an enterprise if the enterprise is in conservator- SUSPEND, REDUCE, PROVIDE RE- Patient Protection and Affordable Care LIEF FROM, OR OTHERWISE LIMIT ship or receivership pursuant to section 1367 THE APPLICATION OF SANCTIONS Act; as follows: of the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial PURSUANT TO AN AGREEMENT RE- Strike ‘‘5’’ and insert ‘‘6’’ Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (12 U.S.C. LATED TO THE NUCLEAR PROGRAM 4617). OF IRAN. f SEC. 4. FANNIE AND FREDDIE CHIEF EXECUTIVE (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO OFFICERS NOT FEDERAL EMPLOY- other provision of law, the President may MEET EES. not— Any chief executive officer affected by any (1) waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE provision under section 3 shall not be consid- from, or otherwise limit the application of Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask ered a Federal employee. sanctions described in subsection (b) or re- unanimous consent that the Select f frain from applying any such sanctions; or Committee on Intelligence be author- (2) remove a foreign person listed in At- ized to meet during the session of the NATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT PRO- tachment 3 or Attachment 4 to Annex II of Senate on September 15, 2015, at 2:30 FESSIONALS RECOGNITION WEEK the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I from the list of specially designated nation- p.m. als and blocked persons maintained by the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ask unanimous consent that the Judi- Office of Foreign Asset Control of the De- objection, it is so ordered. ciary Committee be discharged from partment of the Treasury. f further consideration of S. Res. 245 and (b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The sanctions the Senate proceed to its immediate described in this subsection are— EQUITY IN GOVERNMENT consideration. (1) the sanctions described in sections 4 COMPENSATION ACT OF 2015 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without through 7.9 of Annex II of the Joint Com- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. prehensive Plan of Action; and ask unanimous consent that the Sen- The clerk will report the resolution (2) the sanctions described in any other ate proceed to the immediate consider- by title. agreement related to the nuclear program of The bill clerk read as follows: Iran that includes the United States, com- ation of S. 2036, introduced earlier A resolution (S. Res. 245) designating the mits the United States to take action, or today. week beginning September 13, 2015, as ‘‘Na- pursuant to which the United States com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tional Direct Support Professionals Recogni- mits or otherwise agrees to take action, re- clerk will report the bill by title. tion Week.’’ gardless of the form it takes, whether a po- The bill clerk read as follows: litical commitment or otherwise, and re- There being no objection, the Senate A bill (S. 2036) to suspend the current com- proceeded to consider the resolution. gardless of whether it is legally binding. pensation packages for the chief executive Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous (c) EXCEPTION.—The prohibitions under officers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and subsection (a) shall not apply if the Islamic for other purposes. consent that the resolution be agreed Republic of Iran— to, the preamble be agreed to, and the (1) has released Jason Rezaian, Robert There being no objection, the Senate motions to reconsider be considered Levinson, Saeed Abedini, and Amir Hekmati proceeded to consider the bill. made and laid upon the table with no to the custody of the United States; and Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask unanimous intervening action or debate. (2) formally recognizes the State of Israel consent that the bill be read a third The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as a sovereign and independent state. time and passed, and the motion to re- objection, it is so ordered. (d) JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION consider be laid upon the table. The resolution (S. Res. 245) was DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘Joint The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Comprehensive Plan of Action’’ means the agreed to. Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed objection, it is so ordered. The preamble was agreed to. at Vienna on July 14, 2015, by Iran and by the The bill (S. 2036) was ordered to be (The resolution, with its preamble, is People’s Republic of China, France, Ger- engrossed for a third reading, was read printed in the RECORD of August 5, 2015, many, the Russian Federation, the United the third time, and passed, as follows: under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’)

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APPROVAL OF JOINT leagues in Congress and the Administration as TRIBUTE TO MR. RICHARD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF ACTION we ensure Iran abides by the terms of the BERELLE ASH Agreement and uses the money to promote SPEECH OF economic stability globally and within the re- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. STACEY E. PLASKETT gion. OF GEORGIA I have met with my constituents including OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those from both the Muslim and Jewish com- munities and am thankful for their thoughts on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Thursday, September 10, 2015 this subject, and even more so for their com- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in mitment to uplift the people of the Virgin Is- submit the following Proclamation. support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of lands, our country and the world. Whereas, Mr. Richard Berelle Ash is cele- Action. Most important to this decision is my fear brating thirty (30) years of serving others in Over these summer months my colleagues that military action would be the likely alter- the Georgia Department of Community Health; and I have engaged in—what I believe has native to rejecting the Agreement, and my and been—enormous thought, analysis, consulta- constituents—mostly underserved and unem- Whereas, Mr. Ash retires this year, he has tion, and heartfelt introspection in taking a po- ployed minorities—will be the individuals to served as an Operations Manager, Property sition on a matter that may determine the bear the brunt of the fight. As the Representa- Officer, Fleet Manager and Records Manager safety of the Middle East, and the United tive of a community that serves in our Nation’s for the state of Georgia and he has provided States’ continued leadership in the world. For military in greater proportion than most com- stellar leadership and service throughout the several years our nation has spearheaded munities on the mainland, and as a mother of state; and sanctions, which have brought Iran to the ne- three service-age sons, I cannot support this Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious gotiating table, and our President has pre- outcome. man is an ambassador of goodwill; as a pas- sented to our nation a path to peace. For the On this anniversary of the attack of Sep- tor and community advocate, he has given last 30 years, American-Iranian relations have tember 11, 2001, and our nation’s subsequent hope to the hopeless, fed the hungry and has been trapped in not only suspicion and mis- decision to enter war, we see that we must been a beacon of light to those in need; and trust, but intractability; denying us the ability to exhaust every option before entering war and Whereas, Mr. Ash is a man of compassion, develop even an agreement as to how we will suffering the casualties of such conflicts, a fearless leader and a servant to all, but most manage our and our allies’ relationship and in- which rob us of the most precious resource of of all a visionary who has shared his time and terests in Iran. As a nation of democracy, dig- our nation; our people. The alternative to not talent to promote community development nity and freedom, fought for and defended by supporting the Agreement is not a viable op- around the state of Georgia; and ourselves and our allies, I believe that the tion for our nation. We as leaders must work Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) diligently for peace in the Middle East, and to Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this is the best means to protect and advance the ensure we protect the interests of Israel, our day to honor and recognize Mr. Richard best interests of our nation and those of our must trusted ally in the region. Berelle Ash as he celebrates thirty years of allies. I choose to support measures designed I believe that President Obama has secured service and to salute him as he retires from to build bridges to a future that may one day enough votes in the Senate to advance the the Georgia Department of Community Health; lead to peace. Agreement, and hope we in Washington will A true Man of Excellence; now therefore, I, I fundamentally support the Joint Com- now focus on efforts towards addressing and HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby prehensive Plan of Action and commend Sec- improving our long-term infrastructure needs, proclaim July 30, 2015 as Mr. Richard Berelle retary John Kerry and Secretary Ernest Moniz maintaining our social safety net system, alle- Ash Day in the 4th Congressional District. for their leadership in these negotiations. We viating the continued inequities in this great Proclaimed, this 30th day of July, 2015. are not the only party to this Agreement and country, and uplifting the lives of all Ameri- f we are well aware that all other nations in the cans. STATEMENT RECOGNIZING TRAIN negotiation are ready and willing to sign the f JCPOA. They are also ready to resume com- HEROES mercial relations with Iran, which will effec- H.R. 3460 tively remove economic sanctions, the stick HON. AMI BERA which initially brought them to the table. Our HON. BRAD SHERMAN OF CALIFORNIA leadership role demands that we follow OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through with the terms of this Agreement and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continue to be at the helm of monitoring Iran. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 We must never walk away from our commit- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Mr. BERA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to com- ment to peace in the region and our alliance Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I voted mend the bravery of three young men with ties with Israel. If we walk away now, however, we against H.R. 3460. I regret that this bill was to Sacramento County. While on a train to have no voice. We isolate not only our lead- brought to the floor without even a discussion, Paris, childhood friends Alek Skarlatos, An- ers, but also our nation. let alone a markup, in the House Foreign Af- thony Sadler, and Spencer Stone sprang into No one believes this is a perfect outcome or fairs Committee. Had it been marked up in the action to stop a man storming through their that we have entered with complete faith in House Foreign Affairs Committee, I would cabin carrying an automatic weapon and a the other side. As a lawyer, I understand that have offered an amendment to strike the date box cutter. Their quick action saved the peo- no party is ever completely satisfied with so that the President’s authority to waive ple onboard that train and their bravery has in- agreements such as this. I am particularly sanctions was either eliminated entirely or spired our country. concerned that the Agreement will require lift- eliminated for three years or five years. Unfor- As we recognize their heroism, the incident ing the sanctions against Iran, which has been tunately the text of the bill implies that the next is also a reminder that terrorist threats are ev- our main enforcement measure. Iran stands to president will be more capable of making deci- erywhere. These three men took bold action to recover approximately $100 billion once re- sions regarding Iran than the current presi- protect others from harm and I commend the leased from previously imposed sanctions. If dent. I have disagreed with President Obama sacrifice they were willing to make to protect we reject this deal, we waive any leverage to on Iran policy, but I think it is absurd to as- those around them. ensure the money is not used to advance a sume that the next president will make better The three met while attending Freedom regime that would threaten our national and policy, especially when we have no idea who Christian School in Fair Oaks. Sadler and international security. I will work with my col- that individual will be. Stone attended Del Campo High School and

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State University, said his first instinct was to Whereas, the Webb-Hudson family lineage help and he rushed toward the man. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has blessed us with descendants that have And Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone of the helped to shape our nation; and Tuesday, September 15, 2015 U.S. Air Force was the first to get to the gun- Whereas, the Webb-Hudson Family has man. He was slashed while trying to disarm Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- produced many well respected citizens, and the man. As a trained Emergency Medical ognize the 93 Veterans from West Texas who the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Webb- Technician, his injury didn’t stop him from ad- will be visiting our Washington D.C. this week, Hudson family are pillars of strength that have ministering care to some of the passengers sponsored by the Permian Basin Honor Flight. touched the lives of many; and who had been wounded. Stone has been Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- nominated for the Airman’s Medal, the Air On behalf of a grateful state and nation, we welcome these heroes to the nation’s capital. sional District of Georgia, we are honored to Force’s highest non-combat award. have members of the Webb-Hudson family These men were faced with a dangerous The Veterans on this Honor Flight are: Clint such as Former Lithonia Mayor Marcia Hunter, threat and in that moment chose to act. It is Adams, Alberto Alavartez Jr., Clark Bagley, Former Lithonia Police Chief Jerome Woods, a testament to their bravery and their service Joe Banks, Michael Barker, Victor Barros, former Lithonia Councilperson Barbara Lester, to their country. It is my pleasure to formally James Bedingfield, Carlton Blackwell, Herbert Rockdale County Sheriff Deputy A.G. Giles, recognize the actions they took to save others. Blankingship, James Block, Grady Blocker, DeKalb County Court Clerk Drucilla Woods The parade in their honor will be held on Wilbur Boone, Thomas Bostick Sr., Raymond and Mrs. LaVerne Woods Baker for they are September 11, 2015 in Sacramento. It’s a fit- Boswell, Harold Brenner, Wendell Brown, Billy some of our most honorable citizens in our ting date to welcome them home and honor Brown, Mike Brown, Dr. Joseph Bruner, Daniel District; and their heroism. The story of these three men is Bullen, Robert Cole, Jennifer Conkin, Richard Whereas, family is one of the most honored a reminder that everyone can be a hero. Cortez, Doyle Dewayne Dobbs, Ernest Elkins, and cherished institutions in the world and we Thank you Alek, Anthony, and Spencer: you Ronald Emmons, Robert Fields, Daniel Fisch- take pride in knowing that families such as the have made your hometown proud and inspired er, Richard Galloway, Wade Gamblin, Ralph Webb-Hudson family have set aside this time our country. Gillette, John Graves, Eldon Griffis, Michael to fellowship with each other, honor one an- f Henderson, Gary Hokerk, Wayne Hokerk, Rex other and to pass along history to each other TRIBUTE TO MR. HUGH FLOYD Holland, Timothy Humpherys, Billy Hunte, Joe through their family reunion in DeKalb County, WILLIAMS Jackson, Roger Johnston, Herman Jones, Georgia; and Bobby Kizer, Charles Linebarger, Teresa Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Lopez, Delfin Lopez, Michael Lopez, Raymond Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this day to honor and recognize the Webb-Hudson OF GEORGIA Lusk, Darcy Maloney, Robert Middaugh, Scott family; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morris Sr., Scott Morris Jr., Ira Overton, Carolos Padilla, Salvatore Pagano, Preston JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim July 11, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Parrott, Newton Peterson, Julian Pressey, TJ 2015 as Webb-Hudson Family Reunion Day In Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Price, Donald Price, Emil Raschke, Edward the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. submit the following Proclamation. Reel, Winifred Richmond, Sifredo Rodriguez, Proclaimed, this 11th day of July, 2015. Whereas, Mr. Hugh Floyd Williams is cele- Frank Rodriguez, Pedro Ruiz, Richardo f brating forty (40) years of serving others in the Saldana, Thomas Salgado, Erene Sanchez, TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CAMPBELL Peace Corps as a volunteer for two years Simon Sanchez, Jerry Sides, Georgia Simcik, (1974–1976) and with the State Department Claude Smith, Melvin Smith, Tommy Smith, for thirty-eight years (1977–2015); and Steve Stone, Rachel Stout, William Sudduth, HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR Whereas, Mr. Williams retired this year with OF MICHIGAN Bobby Jean Swinney, William Tapley, Leslie the rank of Minister-Counselor from the State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department wherein under his guidance as a Tidwell, Charl Trantham, Veron Trent, Teddy Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Foreign Service Officer, he has provided stel- Trogdon, Henry Tuck, Randy Vest, Orlando lar leadership on an international level, he has Villanueva, Donald Waldrop, Gary Watkins, Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today enhanced the lives of many in Sierra Leone, Mark Webb, David Whitten, Grady Wilkerson, to pay tribute to Owosso Argus-Press editor Europe, Asia, Hong Kong, Canada, Malaysia, Robert Williamson, William Wrenn. and chairman Richard Campbell in recognition India, Indonesia, Belgium, Jamaica and the Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to have the op- of his lifetime of contributions to Owosso, Americas; and portunity to meet these brave men and women Shiawassee County and our great state. Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious who exemplify the best of our country. Their A 1946 Owosso High School Graduate, man is an ambassador of goodwill; he has sacrifice and commitment to the duty to our Richard attended the University of Michigan given hope to the hopeless, fed the hungry nation can never be fully repaid, and I hope and was commissioned as an officer in the and is a beacon of light to those in need; and that when they visit our nation’s monuments in U.S. Marine Corps. Richard’s 20 years in the Whereas, Mr. Williams is a man of compas- Washington D.C., the gratitude and respect Marines included serving as a platoon com- sion, a fearless leader and a servant to all, but we have for them will truly be reflected. mander during the Korean War, leading a bat- most of all a visionary who has shared his talion of Marines to Vietnam in 1966, and tour- time and talent to promote diplomacy around Colleagues, please join me in thanking ing as a senior press officer of the Military As- the world representing our great nation; and these veterans and their families for their ex- sistance Command-Vietnam. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the emplary dedication and service to this great After retiring as a colonel in 1972, Campbell Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this nation. I would also like to extend a special returned to the family business in Owosso and day to honor and recognize Mr. Hugh Floyd thank you to the local communities, all of the started work at the Argus-Press. At the paper, Williams as he celebrates forty years in serv- volunteers, and Mr. Jeremy West and Mr. he worked in advertising and news, before ice and to salute him as he retires from the John West for their extensive work in orga- being named editor in 1973. Richard was State Department; A true Man of Excellence; nizing this Honor Flight. This trip would not known for his great attention to detail, his en- now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, have been possible without all the financial thusiasm for pursuing stories, and the way he Jr., do hereby proclaim July 23, 2015 as Mr. and emotional support of the people who have cared about his staff. He dedicated over 40 Hugh Floyd Williams Day in the 4th Congres- put in so much hard work and personal time years to the Argus-Press and, though he at- sional District. to make sure this trip could be possible. tempted several times to retire, he always

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He was the area known as Missacautucket by the senior director widely respected for cham- also a dedicated member of the Society of Wampanoag, they found roads already well- pioning fair play by both workers and employ- Professional Journalists (Sigma Delta Chi) and established by the tribe—some of which are ers. This commitment to balance earned Ray the National Press Club in Washington, DC. still in use today. a distinguished reputation among all those he On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- Established as part of the ‘New Colony of worked with. trict of Michigan, I am honored today to recog- New Plimoth in New England’ in 1620, this Senator Bill Bradley chose Ray to lead his nize Richard Campbell for his lifetime of serv- small colony grew from being predominantly New Jersey office, a post he held for more ice to our country and community. cattle farmers to including commercial fishing, than twenty years before he was tapped by f salt marsh haying and shipbuilding by the start then Governor Jim Florio to serve as Commis- of the 19th century. sioner of New Jersey’s Department of Labor. TRIBUTE TO THE SHEPHERD Marshfield and its residents retain a storied His political acumen and policy prowess once FAMILY place in our nation’s history. Many of the again earned him the respect and admiration town’s colonists fought in several early Amer- of all those who worked with him. As Commis- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. ican wars, including taking an early stance sioner, Ray left an indelible mark on public OF GEORGIA against the British on December 19, 1773— policy with one of his signature achieve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years before the official start of the Revolu- ments—the passage of the Workforce Devel- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 tionary War. At midnight, the Marshfield Patri- opment Partnership Act, which trained unem- ployed workers in high-tech, emerging trades. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ots confiscated tea from the old Ordinary in the town as a protest against the Crown and Ray later served as the Executive Director submit the following Proclamation. of the Scion Hall University Institute on Work, Whereas, during the mid-1800’s, the union a display of solidarity with those who took part in the Boston Tea Party, which took place only a not-for-profit organization advocating work- of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Shepherd in South place equity. He was also an arbitrator on the Carolina began the Shepherd family lineage; three days prior. Perhaps Marshfield’s most famous son is New Jersey Board of Mediation, a Special Ad- since that time, the Shepherd family has visor to the President of Montclair State Uni- blessed us with descendants across the coun- Daniel Webster, the former Senator and Sec- retary of State in the years leading up to the versity, and an adjunct professor of political try who have helped to shape and mold our science at Rutgers University. Ray ascended nation; and American Civil War. Though a national figure, this gifted orator and celebrated statesman to the national stage in 1998 when then Presi- Whereas, today we honor all of the matri- dent Bill Clinton asked him to serve as Assist- archs and patriarchs of the Shepherd family, was known in his time as ‘‘the Farmer of Marshfield’’. ant Secretary of Labor at the United States who are pillars of strength in our community. Department of Labor. He oversaw the admin- The Shepherd family helped to build and sup- Since its historic beginnings, Marshfield has grown into a vibrant and active community of istration of national Youth Opportunity grants port Poplar Springs Baptist Church in and became a driving force in employment Ellenwood, Georgia over one hundred forty- over 25,000 residents. Today, the town at- tracts visitors from all over the country as a and training nationwide. He also supervised one years ago and continue to support this job training across the country, including more great institution today; and popular summer destination. This scenic town is also known for hosting an annual agricul- than 100 Job Corps Centers. Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- Even after his service at the United States tural fair, attracting crowds from all over the sional District of Georgia, I am honored to Department of Labor concluded, Ray re- region. have many members of the Shepherd family mained active as a consultant on worker train- Mr. Speaker, the 375th Anniversary of who are some of our most productive and ing, labor issues, conflict resolution and arbi- Marshfield is an opportunity both to reflect on community involved citizens; and tration for public and private sector clients. the significance of this prominent town and Whereas, family is one of the most honored Throughout his life, Ray demonstrated a look ahead to its future as a pillar of the South and cherished institutions in the world, and I unique commitment to public service. He Shore. Marshfield’s past embodies the rich- take pride in knowing that families such as the fought hard for policies that strengthened the ness of American history and the indomitable Shepherd family have set aside this time to American workforce in immeasurable and in- spirit of the American people. May this historic fellowship with each other, honor one another numerable ways. Massachusetts town flourish for many years to and to pass along history to each other by On a more personal note, I will always be come. meeting at this year’s family reunion in Geor- grateful to Ray for his friendship, support, and gia’s Fourth Congressional District; and f guidance. He was not only a good friend but, Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the HONORING THE LIFE OF THE HON- like for so many others, a mentor. I am hon- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this ORABLE RAYMOND L. BRAMUCCI ored to stand today to pay tribute to Raymond day to honor and recognize the Shepherd L. Bramucci for his many contributions to our Family; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ nation and to extend my deepest sympathies JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim, September HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO to his wife, Sue; his sons, Michael and Dante; OF CONNECTICUT 13, 2015 as The Shepherd Family Reunion as well as his many family, friends, and col- Day in the 4th Congressional District of Geor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues. I consider myself fortunate to have gia. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 called him my friend and he will be deeply Proclaimed, this 13th day of September, Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with the missed by all of those fortunate enough to 2015. deepest respect and the heaviest of hearts have known him. f that I rise today to pay tribute to my good f IN RECOGNITION OF THE 375TH AN- friend and outstanding political leader, Ray- COMMEMORATING THE KATYN NIVERSARY OF THE TOWN OF mond L. Bramucci. His passing marks the end FOREST MASSACRE MARSHFIELD of an era and leaves a legacy of public service to which we should all strive. Born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Ray’s story HON. ALBIO SIRES HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING OF NEW JERSEY is one so many children of immigrants share. OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His success was built on hard work and com- munity service. One of four children of an Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Italian butcher who lost everything during the Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, as we commemo- Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Great Depression, Ray worked a variety of rate the tragic events that took place on Sep- recognize the 375th Anniversary of the town of factory jobs as a boy to help his family sur- tember 11th, 2001, we pause to remember all Marshfield, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal vive. He dropped out of high school at age 17 those that innocently lost their lives on that haven on the state’s historic South Shore. and entered the United States Air Force where day.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:33 Sep 16, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K15SE8.004 E15SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1280 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 15, 2015 We also come together to remember two Proclaimed, this 21st day of August, 2015. ‘‘Conga Soul’’ (1962), ‘‘Thousand Finger Man’’ other tragic events that devastated the Polish- f (1969), ‘‘Brujerias de Candido: Candido’s Latin American community. I stand with the Polish McGuffa’s Dust’’ (1971), ‘‘The Conga Kings,’’ people today at the Katyn 1940 Monument as IN RECOGNITION OF CANDIDO DE with percussionists Giovanni Hidalgo and they commemorate the 75th anniversary of the GUERRA CAMERO Patato Valdes (2000), and ‘‘The Master’’ Katyn Forest Massacre, and the 5th anniver- (2014). He was named an NEA Jazz Master sary of the tragic airplane crash that killed 96 HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. in 2008, and was featured in the 2009 PBS people, including the Polish President and OF MICHIGAN documentary, Latin Music USA. other top Polish officials. The Monument, lo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Candido Camero is a living national jazz cated in Jersey City, is a symbol of the impor- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 treasure, and I encourage my colleagues to tant history of the Polish-American community honor his tremendous contributions to Jazz. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- in New Jersey and the sacrifices of their an- f cestors. nize the extraordinary achievements of the The Katyn Forest Massacre occurred during legendary percussionist and innovator of Afro- HONORING CAPTAIN KRISTEN World War II in April and May of 1940 while Cuban Jazz, Candido Camero. Popularly GRIEST OF ORANGE, CONNECTICUT Poland was fighting a war on two fronts. The known as Candido, Mr. Camero has literally Soviet secret police brutally killed over 20,000 changed music on a world-wide scale. A jazz HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Poles whose bodies were later recovered in a artist that has performed and recorded with a OF CONNECTICUT mass grave at Katyn. Tragically, five years long list of distinguished figures across a diz- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zying array of genres, he holds the distinction ago as a delegation of Polish officials were Tuesday, September 15, 2015 traveling to Katyn to commemorate the mas- of being the most recorded percussionist in sacre, their plane unexpectedly crashed in the history of Jazz. ‘‘Candido’’ is truly the per- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me western Russia, killing all aboard. cussion colossus of Modern Jazz and popular great pleasure to rise today to pay tribute to The Polish people throughout the course of music. an outstanding member of our military and re- history have been unwavering in their resil- On September 17, 2015, National Endow- cent U.S. Army Ranger School graduate, Cap- ience and patriotism in the face of adversity. ment for the Arts Jazz Master Candido will be tain Kristen Marie Griest. A native of Orange, Their courage is admirable and inspiring, and honored this year by the Congressional Black Connecticut, Captain Griest recently became on this day we stand in solidarity as they com- Caucus Foundation (CBCF) at the 30th An- one of the first women to complete the 62-day memorate these occasions of great loss. nual Jazz Forum and Concert, during the 45th combat leadership course—shattering a gen- f Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Dubbed der ceiling as she joins the ranks of our coun- ‘‘The Man with A Thousand Fingers,’’ Candido try’s most elite Army members. Though she TRIBUTE TO MRS. KARLA A. was the first musician to play two or more will not yet be able to serve in the 75th Rang- HUTCHINSON-SKEETE congas simultaneously, while tuning the drums er Regiment, her hometown community and to add melodic interest to rhythmic complexity. her state could not be more proud of her ac- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. His innovations paved the way for future per- complishment. OF GEORGIA cussionists in Latin jazz, pop, rock, mambo, A graduate of Amity Regional High School IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES salsa and world music. For his many contribu- in Woodbridge, Connecticut, Kristen Griest Tuesday, September 15, 2015 tions to the development of music, Candido is was known as a quiet leader and a tough truly deserving of the 2015 CBCF Jazz Legacy competitor, always pushing herself to succeed. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Award. A track and softball star in high school, she submit the following Proclamation. Whereas, in the Fourth Congressional Dis- Candido de Guerra Camero was born on entered the United States Military Academy at trict of Georgia, there are many individuals April 22nd, 1921 in Havana, Cuba. He started West Point in the fall of 2007. Following her who are called to contribute to the needs of playing congas and bongos as a young child, graduation, Kristen went on to serve in the our community through leadership and serv- and competed in neighborhood parades military police because, as her brother, Chief ice; and known as comparsas. His earliest gigs were Warrant Officer 2 Michael Griest, an Army avi- Whereas, Mrs. Karla A. Hutchinson-Skeete with the CMQ Radio Orchestra for six years, ator himself, said ‘‘it was the closest she could has answered that call by giving of herself as and later with the famed Tropicana nightclub come at the time to serving in combat.’’ She an educator at Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elemen- for eight years. In 1946 he appeared in a mu- was deployed to Afghanistan in 2013 as a tary Traditional Theme School, and as a be- sical revue called Tidbits at the Plymouth The- military police officer and upon her return took loved wife, daughter and friend; and ater on Broadway, playing backup for the up the challenge of Ranger School. Whereas, Mrs. Skeete has been chosen as Cuban dance team, Carmen and Rolando. He With courses including phases at Fort the 2015 Teacher of the Year, representing made his first U.S. recording with the famed Benning in Georgia, on the mountains of Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Elementary Traditional Afro-Cuban bandleader Machito in 1948 on northern Georgia, and in the Florida Pan- Theme School; and the tune, El Rey Del Mambo, and worked with handle swamps in and around Eglin Air Force Whereas, this phenomenal woman has trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie to record three al- Base, The U.S. Army’s Ranger School is con- shared her time and talents for the betterment bums, Afro (1954), Gillespiana (1960) and The sidered one of the military’s most difficult of our community and our nation through her Melody Lingers On (1966). Candido also ap- courses physically and mentally. Critics of al- tireless works, motivational speeches, per- peared on the Ed Sullivan and Jackie Gleason lowing women into the military’s most elite formance through dance and words of wis- shows. units had used the argument that no woman dom; and Gillespie introduced Candido to legendary has demonstrated she can keep up with men Whereas, Mrs. Skeete is a virtuous woman, pianist, bandleader, composer and educator, by passing Ranger School. Along with fellow a courageous woman and a fearless leader Dr. Billy Taylor. He played with Taylor from graduate, 1st Lieutenant Shaye Haver of who has shared her vision and passion to help 1953 to 1954. They recorded The Billy Trio Copperas Cove, Texas, Kristen has success- ensure that our children receive an education with Candido: A seminal, Latin jazz LP which fully challenged such notions, demonstrating that is relevant not only for today, but well into spotlighted Camero’s amazing and revolu- that women should be allowed the same op- the future, as she truly understands that our tionary conga and bongo playing. Dr. Taylor portunities as their male counterparts to join children are the future; and wrote that, ‘‘he had not heard anyone who our military’s elite forces. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the even approaches the wonderful balance be- Kristen recently received her black and gold Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this tween jazz and Cuban elements that Candido Ranger tab along with her fellow Rangers, but day to honor and recognize Mrs. Karla A. demonstrates.’’ Candido also worked and re- will return to her previous unit instead of join- Hutchinson-Skeete for her leadership and corded with Stan Kenton, Tito Puente, Grant ing her male colleagues in the 75th Ranger service to our District and in recognition of this Green, Elvin Jones, Wes Montgomery, Tony Regiment. Perhaps soon we will see that ceil- singular honor as 2015 Teacher of the Year at Bennett, Art Blakey and Randy Weston. In ing shattered as well. Today, I am proud to Edward L. Bouie, Sr., Traditional Theme Ele- 1979, Candido wrote ‘‘Jingo’’ for the West Afri- stand today to join her parents, Thomas and mentary School; now therefore, I, HENRY C. can percussionist Olatunji and his Dancin’ and Laura; her brother, Michael; her many family ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim Au- Prancin’ LP for the Salsoul Latin-disco label. and friends, as well as the community of Or- gust 21, 2015 as Mrs. Karla A. Hutchinson- Candido recorded over fifteen recordings as ange and the State of Connecticut in extend- Skeete Day in the 4th Congressional District. a leader, including ‘‘The Volcanic’’ (1956), ing my sincere congratulations to Captain

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Five, an organization charged with promoting, OF CONNECTICUT PRINCE supporting and improving the early develop- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of children from the prenatal stage Tuesday, September 15, 2015 through five years of age; member Santa HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me OF GEORGIA Rosa Family Medicine Residency Consortium Board of Directors; Past President and Board great pleasure to rise today to extend my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Member at the California Telehealth Telemedi- deepest thanks and appreciation to Bernard Tuesday, September 15, 2015 cine Center, which works to achieve the fully Sweeney who recently retired as the United Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I optimized use of telehealth and other tech- States Small Business Administration’s Con- submit the following Proclamation. nology enabled health care services. necticut District Director. In a career of federal Whereas, twenty-seven years ago a virtuous service that spanned more than three dec- Mr. Speaker, Rita Scardaci is a beloved and ades, Bernie demonstrated a remarkable com- woman of God accepted her calling to serve vitally important member of the community in the Internal Revenue Service in Atlanta, mitment to public service. Bernie’s federal and it is appropriate that we acknowledge her Georgia; and service included serving as Chief of Staff to today. Whereas, Ms. Felecia B. Prince began her the Under Secretary at the U.S. Department of career with the I.R.S. as a Taxpayer Tele- Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Spe- phone Operator in 1988 and today retires as f cial Assistant to the Secretary at HUD, and Staff Assistant to the President of the United a Revenue Officer; and TRIBUTE TO WILBERT V. PAYNES Whereas, this phenomenal woman has States at the White House. However, it was shared her time and talents, giving the citizens his work at the SBA that left an indelible mark of our District a friend to help those in need, on our state and region. a fearless leader and a servant to all who HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. Bernie began his career with the SBA in the wants to insure that the system works for ev- OF GEORGIA Connecticut District Office in 1987 as Acting Assistant District Director for Business Devel- eryone; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Ms. Felecia B. Prince is a corner- opment. During his tenure with the SBA, he stone in our community that has enhanced the Tuesday, September 15, 2015 served as a Team Leader for Marketing and lives of thousands for the betterment of our Outreach, a Loan Officer, and Business Devel- District and Nation; and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I opment Specialist. Prior to being named the Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the submit the following Proclamation. Connecticut District Director in 2005, Bernie was the Branch Manager in the Springfield, Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Whereas, Mr. Wilbert V. Paynes is cele- Massachusetts SBA Branch Office. day to honor and recognize Ms. Felecia B. brating forty-two (42) years of serving others As District Director of the SBA’s Connecticut Prince on her retirement from the Internal in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. District Office, Bernie oversaw the delivery of Revenue Service and to wish her well in her He currently serves as Director of the United new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY C. agency programs for the state of Connecticut, States Army Corps of Engineers Deep Draft including financial assistance, management ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim July Navigation Planning Center of Expertise and 31, 2015 as Ms. Felecia B. Prince Day in the counseling, and business development. He as Chief for the Planning and Policy Division was responsible for directing the activities of 4th Congressional District. Proclaimed, this for the South Atlantic Division of the United 31st day of July, 2015. 10 permanent SBA employees, the administra- States Army Corps of Engineers located in At- f tion of a business loan portfolio, oversight of lanta, Georgia; and the Connecticut Small Business Development RECOGNIZING RITA SCARDACI Whereas, Mr. Paynes retires this year as a Center (SBDC) network, including its 15 loca- Director for the United States Corps of Engi- tions around the state, the coordination of 7 HON. MIKE THOMPSON neers; wherein under his guidance as a Direc- chapters of the Service Corps of Retired Ex- OF CALIFORNIA tor, he has provided stellar leadership on an ecutives (SCORE) and 3 Women’s Business IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international level and has enhanced the lives Centers (WBC) serving all of Connecticut. Ber- of many in the Southeastern United States, nie worked tirelessly to ensure that the district Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; and staff reached out to the underserved commu- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, nities in Connecticut and that the SBA training Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious I rise today to recognize Rita Scardaci, who programs reached these communities. He also has had a distinguished career working in the man is an ambassador of goodwill; he has helped to establish the three Hispanic Cham- public health profession in Northern California. managed projects, educated colleagues, and bers of Commerce by offering both technical She will be retiring from her position as the Di- directed several major water resource feasi- and financial assistance. rector of Health Services in Sonoma County bility studies; and I would be remiss if I did not extend a spe- after a decade of service. Whereas, Mr. Paynes is a man of compas- cial note of thanks to Bernie for all of the help Ms. Scardaci is a lifelong resident of North- sion, a fearless leader, a servant to all and a and guidance he provided to myself and my ern California, where she has given back to visionary who has shared his time and talent staff over the last decade. From coordinating the community as a leader and pioneer in to promote the best in Civil Engineering on be- informational briefings to immediately respond- health services. She is a Registered Nurse, half of the United States Corps of Engineers; ing to storm and fire damage in various com- and has a degree in Public Health and Nurs- and munities, Bernie was always just a phone call ing, certification as a Health Education Spe- away. He was always ready to assist in what- Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the cialist, and a Masters of Public Health. She ever ways the agency could provide. He was Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this has used her degrees to better the health of a remarkable resource for all of us. day to honor and recognize Mr. Wilbert V. the residents of Santa Cruz County, and most For his many invaluable contributions to our Paynes as he celebrates forty-two years in recently Sonoma County through her work small businesses, to our communities, and our service and to salute him as he retires from with the Health Services Department. Ms. state, I am honored to stand today to pay trib- the United States Corps of Engineers; A true Scardaci is an instructor at both University of ute to Bernard Sweeney. His is a legacy of California Santa Cruz and San Jose State Uni- Man of Excellence; now therefore, I, HENRY C. public service to which we should all strive. I versity. She is a founding member of the Cali- ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim Oc- extend my very best wishes to Bernie, his fornia State Rural Health Association and sits tober 2, 2015 as Mr. Wilbert V. Paynes Day in wife, Sandy, and their son, Zack, for many on the board of the California Endowment and the 4th Congressional District. more years of health and happiness as he en- Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake County United Way, Proclaimed, this 2nd day of October, 2015. joys his retirement.

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Mr. Bartz’s release ‘‘Live at the Jazz Stand- OF GEORGIA didn’t have money to get in, I’d help some- ard Volume 1—Soulstice’’ is the first of a se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES body carry a drum to work my way in.’’ From 1962–64, Mr. Bartz participated in ries of recordings documenting his legendary, Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Charles Mingus’ Workshop and began prac- non-stop style, live performances. This initial Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ticing regularly with fellow members of the release on his own OYO label bares testimony submit the following Proclamation. horn section, including Eric Dolphy. By the mid to Bartz’s continuing growth as a composer, Whereas, one hundred years ago a virtuous ’60s, the alto saxophonist, still in his early 20s, group leader, and a master of both the alto woman of God, Nettie J. Ford was born in began performing throughout the city with the and soprano saxophones. A quartet session Midway, Alabama on August 4, 1915 to Mr. Max Roach/Abbey Lincoln Group, and quickly recorded in 1998, was followed by ‘‘Live at the Hanson and Mrs. Lottie Ford; and established himself as the most promising alto Jazz Standard, Volume 2’’ released in 2000, Whereas, she was raised up in Midway, voice since Cannonball Adderley. which features Mr. Bartz’s exciting Sextet. His Alabama and married Rev. Aaron Robbins in With the splash of his New York debut sol- follow-up release ‘‘Soprano Stories’’ features 1932 and their union has blessed our district idly behind him, Mr. Bartz joined Art Blakey’s Mr. Bartz exclusively performing on the so- and nation with fourteen children and a host of Jazz Messengers. The young saxophonist’s prano saxophone in a studio quartet setting. grand, great and great-great grandchildren; parents owned a club in Baltimore called the His follow-up album to the highly acclaimed and North End Lounge. When his father hired ‘‘Volume 1 of the Coltrane Files, Toa of a Whereas, this phenomenal Proverbs 31 Blakey for a gig, Mr. Bartz grabbed the oppor- Music Warrior,’’ will be released in 2015, along woman has shared her time and talents as a tunity to fill a sax player vacancy in the band. with his album honoring Woody Shaw entitled wife, mother and friend, becoming a Georgia After his performance that night, he was offi- ‘‘Two MF’s’.’’ When he is not on the road or preparing citizen of great worth, a fearless leader and a cially hired to join the Jazz Messengers. In new music, Mr. Bartz serves as a professor in servant to all by always advancing the lives of 1965, he would make his recording debut on the Jazz Studies Department of the Oberlin others; and Blakey’s ‘‘Soulfinger’’ album. In 1968, Mr. Bartz began an association Conservatory of Music. Whereas, Mrs. Robbins has been blessed Mr. Bartz performs at the Congressional with McCoy Tyner, which included partici- with a long, happy life, devoted to God and Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative pating in Tyner’s classic ‘‘Expansions’’ and credits it all to the Will of God; and Conference Jazz Concert on September 17, ‘‘Extentions’’ albums. Work with McCoy proved Whereas, Mrs. Robbins is celebrating a re- 2015. On that occasion, I will be presenting especially significant for Mr. Bartz because of markable milestone, her 100th Birthday; her him with the Foundation’s Jazz Legacy Award. the bandleader’s strong connection to John family and friends are pausing to acknowledge Next month, he will be honored with the BNY Coltrane. During his first two years with Tyner, a woman who has been revered by many and Mellon Jazz 2015 Living Legacy Award in a Mr. Bartz was also touring with Max Roach a pillar of her community; and special ceremony at the John F. Kennedy and taking some time out to record on Max’s Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, Oc- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Atlantic Records release, ‘‘Members Don’t Get tober 16, 2015. day to honor and extend well wishes to Mrs. Weary.’’ ‘‘With Max, there was that bond with Gary Bartz is an extraordinary musician that Robbins on her birthday and recognize her for Charlie Parker,’’ declares Bartz. ‘‘Charlie has made a remarkable contribution to Jazz an exemplary life that has been an inspiration Parker is why I play the alto saxophone.’’ music and world culture. For these reasons, I to all; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Mr. Bartz began working with Miles Davis in urge you to join me in congratulating him for JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim August 4, 1970, his first experience playing electric these awards and his lifetime of outstanding 2015 as Mrs. Nettie J. Robbins Day in the 4th music. It also reaffirmed his yen for an even accomplishments. stronger connection to Coltrane. In addition to Congressional District of Georgia. f Proclaimed, this 4th day of August, 2015. working with Miles in the early ’70s—including f playing the historic Isle of Wight Festival in TRIBUTE TO MRS. IVORY C. August, 1970—Mr. Bartz was busy fronting his SHEPHERD IN RECOGNITION OF GARY BARTZ own NTU Troop ensemble. The group got its name from the Bantu language: NTU means HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. unity in all things, time and space, living and OF GEORGIA OF MICHIGAN dead, seen and unseen. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Outside the Troop, Mr. Bartz had been re- Tuesday, September 15, 2015 cording as a group leader since 1968, and Tuesday, September 15, 2015 continued to do so throughout the ’70s, during Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- which time he released such acclaimed al- submit the following Proclamation. nize the extraordinary achievements of leg- bums as, ‘‘Another Earth,’’ ‘‘Home,’’ ‘‘Music Is Whereas, reaching the age of 88 years is a endary saxophonist and educator Gary Bartz. My Sanctuary’’ and ‘‘Love Affair.’’ By the late remarkable milestone; and Whereas, Mrs. Ivory C. Shepherd was born A highly-talented instrumentalist, vocalist, ’70s, he was doing studio work in Los Angeles on November 26, 1927 and today she is cele- composer, and leader—Mr. Bartz’s long career with Norman Connors and Phyllis Hyman. In brating that milestone; and deserves our applause. 1988, after a nine-year break between solo re- Whereas, Mrs. Shepherd has been blessed Mr. Bartz started playing at an early age leases, Mr. Bartz began recording what music with a long, happy life, devoted to God and with Art Blakey at his father’s jazz club in his columnist Gene Kalbacher described as ‘‘Vital credits it all to the Will of God; she is the First hometown of Baltimore, MD. Fifty-seven years ear-opening sides,’’ on such albums as ‘‘Mon- Lady Emeritus of Greater Travelers Rest Bap- later, he is an international sensation, earning soon,’’ ‘‘West 42nd Street,’’ ‘‘There Goes The tist Church and is a Spiritual and Prayer Matri- a Grammy Award in 2005 for his and McCoy Neighborhood,’’ and ‘‘Shadows.’’ arch that has spread the gospel since the Tyner’s ‘‘Illuminations.’’ Over the course of his Mr. Bartz followed those impressive works days of her youth; and career, he has recorded over 40 solo albums in 1995 with the release of his debut Atlantic Whereas, Mrs. Shepherd is celebrating her and made guest appearances on over 200 album ‘‘The Red and Orange Poems,’’ a self- 88th Birthday with her family members, church more. described musical mystery novel and just one members and friends here in Georgia, she Gary Bartz first came to New York in 1958, of his brilliantly conceived concept albums. celebrates a life of blessings; as a Mother, at just 17 years old, to attend the Julliard Con- Back when he masterminded the much-touted Wife, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, servatory of Music. He remembers those days ‘‘I’ve Known Rivers’’ album, based on the po- friend, community servant and leader; and fondly, saying, ‘‘It was a very good time for the etry of Langston Hughes, his concepts would Whereas, the Lord has been her Shepherd music in New York, at the end of what had be twenty years ahead of those held by some throughout her life and she prays daily as she been the be-bop era. Charlie Parker had of today’s jazz/hip hop and acid jazz combos. leads a blessed life by example: an advocate, passed away three years previously but Miles’ So it continues with ‘‘The Blues Chronicles: faithful matriarch and a community leader; and group was in its heyday, Monk was down at Tales of Life,’’ a testimonial to a steadfast be- Whereas, we are honored that she is cele- the Five Spot, and Ornette Coleman was just lief in the power of music to soothe, challenge, brating the milestone of her 88th birthday in coming to town. Things were fresh.’’ He spent spark a crowd to complete ecstasy, or move Georgia; and

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Shepherd Day in the 4th Congres- learn English from scratch—a chef’s job at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cantor Fitzgerald, on the 105th floor of the sional District of Georgia. Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Proclaimed, this 26th day of November, World Trade Center. In the summer of 2001, I was planning to 2015. join the military. And then September 11 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I f happened. It took me years to come to terms submit the following Proclamation. LOOKING BACK: YOUNG WOMAN’S with the fact that you were gone. I actually Whereas, the Stewart-Roney family lineage kept your phone number in my cell phone has blessed us with descendants that have LETTER TO HER MOTHER LOST until 2009! I had to keep you ‘‘alive’’ so that ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 I myself could survive. helped to shape our nation; and But after you died, I tapped into the pas- Whereas, the Stewart-Roney Family has HON. JOHN B. LARSON sion for cooking you’d instilled in me. I went produced many well respected citizens, and to culinary school, then was a sous-chef on OF CONNECTICUT the patriarchs and matriarchs of the Stewart- Emeril Lagasse’s show Emeril Green. Now I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have my own catering business. The meal my Roney family are pillars of strength that have Tuesday, September 15, 2015 clients like best is the Dominican rice-and- touched the lives of many; and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, peas dish you made me as comfort food. I Whereas, in our beloved Fourth Congres- guess the love and heritage comes through. sional District of Georgia, we are honored to as we remember those we lost 14 years ago, I wish you could see your grandchildren. I submit one of the most poignant expressions Brianna looks so much like I did at her age. have members of the Stewart-Roney family for I’ve seen since that grave day. Written by As for Elijah, he has your perfectionism. I they are some of our most honorable citizens Anjunelly Jean-Pierre as a letter to her moth- remember you said, ‘‘Children should have in our District; and er, whose life was lost on 9/11, this moving names that are strong and great in mean- Whereas, family is one of the most honored tribute both shows how inspiring her mom was ing.’’ I gave Brianna her middle name, Maxi- and cherished institutions in the world and we to her and how her memory will be ever- ma, in honor of you. And to keep your spirit take pride in knowing that families such as the alive, every Friday night we have tea and a lasting. relaxing talk about life, just like you and I Stewart-Roney family have set aside this time LETTERS TO THE LOST did, to mark the end of a long week of work to fellowship with each other, honor one an- (Collected by Sheila Weller) and school. other and to pass along history to each other On a clear day 10 years ago, nearly 3,000 Being a single mom running a one-person through their family reunion in DeKalb County, people died. They were the sisters, brothers, business hasn’t always been easy. I some- Georgia; and boyfriends and mothers of young women who times find myself driving boxes of cheese- mourn them still—and who write intimate cakes and pound cakes to a customer and Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the messages to them here. then dashing off to pick up the kids at Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Dear Mommy, last night I made a whole school. But you, too, were a single mom, one day to honor and recognize the Stewart-Roney chicken with vegetables for dinner. You who’d conquered so many challenges. You’ve family; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ would have been proud. remained my guiding force. And you always JOHNSON, Jr., do hereby proclaim July 17, My children, Brianna, seven, and Elijah, will be. 2015 as Stewart-Roney Family Reunion Day eight—the children you never met—loved it. Anjunelly Jean-Pierre, 29, of Dumfries, When I cook, I remember the meals you Virginia, lost her mother, Maxima. Today in the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. made. I was the only kid who had manicotti she is a mom and owner of Max & Jax Cafe´. Proclaimed, this 17th day of July, 2015.

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Res. 61, Hire modify the hours of employment of physicians and physi- More Heroes Act. cian assistants employed on a full-time basis by the De- During the balance of the week, Senate may con- partment of Veterans Affairs, S. 1451, to amend title 38, sider any cleared legislative and executive business. United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Senate Committees Affairs to adjudicate and pay survivor’s benefits without requiring the filing of a formal claim, S. 1460, to amend (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) title 38, United States Code, to extend the Yellow Rib- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Sep- bon G.I. Education Enhancement Program to cover re- tember 17, business meeting to consider H.R. 2051, to cipients of the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to extend scholarship, S. 1693, to amend title 38, United States the livestock mandatory price reporting requirements, 10 Code, to expand eligibility for reimbursement for emer- a.m., SR–328A. gency medical treatment to certain veterans that were un- Committee on Appropriations: September 16, Sub- able to receive care from the Department of Veterans Af- committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and fairs in the 24-month period preceding the furnishing of Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, to hold such emergency treatment, S. 1856, to amend title 38, hearings to examine the Food and Drug Administration’s United States Code, to provide for suspension and re- efforts to ensure the safety of the food supply and protect moval of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs American consumers, 2 p.m., SD–192. Committee on Armed Services: September 16, to hold hear- for performance or misconduct that is a threat to public ings to examine United States military operations to health or safety and to improve accountability of employ- counter the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant; with the ees of the Department, S. 1938, to amend title 38, possibility of a closed session in SVC–217, following the United States Code, to improve the approval of certain open session, 10 a.m., SD–106. programs of education for purposes of educational assist- September 17, Full Committee, to hold hearings to ex- ance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and amine maritime security strategy in the Asia-Pacific re- other pending calendar business, 2:30 p.m., SR–418. gion, 10 a.m., SH–216. Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sep- House tember 17, to hold hearings to examine the nomination Committee on Agriculture, Full Committee, hearing to re- of Adam J. Szubin, of the District of Columbia, to be view USDA organization and program administration, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes, De- Part II, 10 a.m., 1300 Longworth. partment of the Treasury, 10 a.m., SD–538. Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on En- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sep- vironment and the Economy, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight tember 17, to hold hearings to examine the nomination of Federal Facility Cleanup under CERCLA’’ (continued), of Sarah Elizabeth Feinberg, of West Virginia, to be Ad- ministrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, De- 4 p.m., 2322 Rayburn. partment of Transportation, 9:45 a.m., SR–253. Full Committee, markup on the ‘‘North American En- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: September ergy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 17, to hold hearings to examine reauthorization of and 702, to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions, potential reforms to the Federal Land Recreation En- 5 p.m., 2123 Rayburn. hancement Act, 10 a.m., SD–366. Committee on Rules, Full Committee, hearing on H.R. Committee on Environment and Public Works: September 348, the ‘‘RAPID Act’’; H.R. 758, the ‘‘Lawsuit Abuse 16, to hold an oversight hearing to examine the cause, Reduction Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3134, the ‘‘Defund response, and impacts of EPA’s Gold King Mine spill, 10 Planned Parenthood Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 3504, the a.m., SD–406. ‘‘Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act’’, 7 p.m., Committee on Foreign Relations: September 16, to hold H–313 Capitol. hearings to examine the United States role and strategy in the Middle East, focusing on Syria, Iraq, and the fight against ISIS, 2:30 p.m., SD–419. September 17, Full Committee, to receive a closed briefing on State Department processes in establishing tier rankings for the 2015 trafficking in persons report, 11:30 a.m., S–116, Capitol. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: Sep- tember 16, to hold hearings to examine achieving the

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promise of health information technology, focusing on S. 1938, to amend title 38, United States Code, to im- improving care through patient access to their records, 10 prove the approval of certain programs of education for a.m., SD–430. purposes of educational assistance provided by the De- September 17, Subcommittee on Primary Health and partment of Veterans Affairs, and other pending calendar Retirement Security, to hold hearings to examine bio- business, 2:30 p.m., SR–418. similar implementation, focusing on a progress report Select Committee on Intelligence: September 17, to hold from FDA, 10 a.m., SD–430. closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: 2:30 p.m., SH–219. September 16, to hold hearings to examine regulatory re- form proposals, 10 a.m., SD–342. House Committees Committee on Indian Affairs: September 16, to hold an Committee on Energy and Commerce, September 17, Full oversight hearing to examine EPA’s Gold King Mine dis- Committee, markup on the ‘‘North American Energy Se- aster, focusing on the harmful impacts to Indian country, curity and Infrastructure Act of 2015’’; and H.R. 702, to 2:15 p.m., SD–628. adapt to changing crude oil market conditions (contin- Committee on the Judiciary: September 16, to hold hear- ings to examine reforming the Electronic Communica- ued), 10 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. tions Privacy Act, 10:15 a.m., SD–226. September 17, Subcommittee on Health, hearing enti- September 17, Full Committee, business meeting to tled ‘‘Protecting Infants: Ending Taxpayer Funding for consider S. 1814, to withhold certain Federal funding Abortion Providers Who Violate the Law’’, 3 p.m., 2123 from sanctuary cities, S. 32, to provide the Department Rayburn. of Justice with additional tools to target extraterritorial September 18, Subcommittee on Health, hearing enti- drug trafficking activity, and the nominations of John tled ‘‘Improving the Medicaid Program for Beneficiaries’’, Michael Vazquez, to be United States District Judge for 9 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. the District of New Jersey, Wilhelmina Marie Wright, to Committee on Financial Services, September 17, Full Com- be United States District Judge for the District of Min- mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘The Dodd-Frank Act Five Years nesota, and Paula Xinis, to be United States District Later: Are We More Free?’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Judge for the District of Maryland, 10:15 a.m., SD–226. September 17, Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: September 16, to hold Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Strengthening U.S. Leadership in hearings to examine S. 290, to amend title 38, United a Turbulent Global Economy’’, 2 p.m., 2128 Rayburn. States Code, to improve the accountability of employees Committee on Foreign Affairs, September 17, Sub- of the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 563, to amend committee on the Middle East and North Africa, markup title 38, United States Code, to establish the Physician on H. Res. 277, honoring the Tunisian People for their Ambassadors Helping Veterans program to seek to em- democratic transition; and H. Res. 293, expressing con- ploy physicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs on cern over anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within a without compensation basis in practice areas and spe- the Palestinian Authority; and hearing entitled ‘‘Major cialties with staffing shortages and long appointment Beneficiaries of the Iran Deal: IRGC and Hezbollah’’, waiting times, S. 564, to amend title 38, United States 1:45 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. Code, to include licensed hearing aid specialists as eligi- September 17, Subcommittee on the Western Hemi- ble for appointment in the Veterans Health Administra- sphere, hearing entitled ‘‘Challenges to Religious Free- tion of the Department of Veterans Affairs, S. 1450, to dom in the Americas’’, 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. amend title 38, United States Code, to allow the Sec- Committee on Homeland Security, September 17, Sub- retary of Veterans Affairs to modify the hours of employ- committee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, ment of physicians and physician assistants employed on and Security Technologies, markup on H.R. 3490, the a full-time basis by the Department of Veterans Affairs, ‘‘Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting S. 1451, to amend title 38, United States Code, to au- Act’’; H.R. 3493, the ‘‘Securing the Cities Act of 2015’’; thorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to adjudicate and the ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity pay survivor’s benefits without requiring the filing of a Strategy Act of 2015’’; and Committee Print of the formal claim, S. 1460, to amend title 38, United States ‘‘DHS Science and Technology Reform and Improvements Code, to extend the Yellow Ribbon G.I. Education En- Act of 2015’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. hancement Program to cover recipients of the Marine September 17, Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry scholarship, S. 1693, Intelligence, markup on H.R. 3350, the ‘‘Know the to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligi- CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act’’; H.R. bility for reimbursement for emergency medical treat- 3361, the ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Insider ment to certain veterans that were unable to receive care Threat and Mitigation Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3503, the from the Department of Veterans Affairs in the 24-month ‘‘Department of Homeland Security Support to Fusion period preceding the furnishing of such emergency treat- Centers Act of 2015’’; a bill to amend the Homeland Se- ment, S. 1856, to amend title 38, United States Code, curity Act of 2002 to improve the management and ad- to provide for suspension and removal of employees of the ministration of the security clearance processes through- Department of Veterans Affairs for performance or mis- out the Department of Homeland Security, and for other conduct that is a threat to public health or safety and to purposes; and Committee Print of the ‘‘Fusion Center En- improve accountability of employees of the Department, hancement Act of 2015’’, 1 p.m., 311 Cannon.

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September 17, Subcommittee on Transportation Secu- Committee on Small Business, September 17, Sub- rity; and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intel- committee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, ligence, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Safeguarding our Nation’s hearing entitled ‘‘Financing Main Street: How Dodd- Surface Transportation Systems Against Evolving Ter- Frank is Crippling Small Lenders and Access to Capital’’, rorist Threats’’, 2 p.m., 311 Cannon. 1 p.m., 2360 Rayburn. September 18, Subcommittee on Oversight and Man- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, September 17, Full Com- agement Efficiency, hearing entitled ‘‘Making DHS More mittee, markup on H.R. 3106, the ‘‘Construction Reform Efficient: Industry Recommendations to Improve Home- Act of 2015’’; H.R. 3016, the ‘‘VA Provider Equity land Security’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. Act’’; H.R. 677, the ‘‘American Heroes COLA Act of Committee on the Judiciary, September 17, Full Com- 2015’’; H.R. 1338, the ‘‘Dignified Interment of Our Vet- mittee, markup on H.R. 1428, the ‘‘Judicial Redress Act erans Act of 2015’’; H.R. 1384, the ‘‘Honor America’s of 2015’’; H.R. 1755, to amend title 36, United States Guard-Reserve Retirees Act’’; H.R. 2360, the ‘‘Career- Code, to make certain improvements in the congressional Ready Student Veterans Act’’; and H.R. 2915, the ‘‘Fe- charter of the Disabled American Veterans; and H.R. male Veteran Suicide Prevention Act’’, 10:30 a.m., 334 3449, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified non- Cannon. citizens who enlisted in the Philippines and died while Committee on Ways and Means, September 17, Full Com- serving on active duty with the United States Armed mittee, markup on H.R. 2061, the ‘‘EACH Act’’; H.R. Forces during certain periods of hostilities, and for other 1270, the ‘‘Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015’’; purposes, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. H.R. 2940, the ‘‘Educator Tax Relief Act of 2015’’; H.R. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, September 765, the ‘‘Restaurant and Retail Jobs and Growth Act’’; 17, Full Committee; and the House Committee on Nat- H.R. 2510, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ural Resources, joint hearing entitled, ‘‘EPA’s Animas to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation; H.R. Spill’’, 10 a.m., 2167 Rayburn. 961, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to September 17, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Fed- permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active fi- eral Air Marshal Service: Oversight’’, 2 p.m., 2154 Ray- nancing income; and H.R. 1430, the ‘‘Permanent CFC burn. Look-Through Act of 2015’’, 10:30 a.m., 1100 Long- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, September 18, worth. Subcommittee on Research and Technology; and Sub- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, September 18, committee on Oversight, joint hearing entitled ‘‘NEON Subcommittee on Department of Defense Intelligence and Warning Signs: Examining the Management of the Na- Overhead Architecture, hearing on the Defense Intel- tional Ecological Observatory Network’’, 9 a.m., 2318 ligence Agency and the Defense Clandestine Service, 9 Rayburn. a.m., HVC–304.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 16 12 p.m., Wednesday, September 16

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: After the transaction of any Program for Wednesday: Consideration of the following morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate measures under suspension of the rules: 1) Concur in the will continue consideration of H.J. Res. 61, Hire More Senate Amendment to H.R. 23—‘‘National Windstorm Heroes Act. The filing deadline for all first-degree Impact Reduction Act Reauthorization; 2) Concur in the amendments is 2:30 p.m. Senate Amendment to H.R. 720—‘‘Gerardo Hernandez (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their Airport Security Act of 2015; 3) H.R. 487—‘‘To allow respective party conferences.) the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain lands; 4) H.R. 959—‘‘Medgar Evers House Study Act, as amended; 5) H.R. 1214—‘‘National Forest Small Tracts Act Amendments Act, as amended; 6) H.R. 1289—‘‘John Muir National Historic Site Expansion Act; 7) H.R. 1554—‘‘Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015; 8) H.R. 1949—‘‘National Lib- erty Memorial Clarification Act of 2015, as amended; 9) H.R. 2223—‘‘Crags, Colorado Land Exchange Act of 2015; 10) H.R. 2791—‘‘Western Oregon Tribal Fairness Act; 11) S. 501—‘‘New Mexico Navajo Water Settlement Technical Corrections Act; and 12) S. 230—‘‘To provide for the conveyance of certain property to the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation located in Bethel, Alas- ka.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue.

HOUSE DeLauro, Rosa L., Conn., E1279, E1280, E1281 Moolenaar, John R., Mich., E1278 Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E1277, E1278, Plaskett, Stacey E., Virgin Islands, E1277 Bera, Ami, Calif., E1277 E1278, E1279, E1280, E1281, E1281, E1282, E1282, E1283 Sherman, Brad, Calif., E1277 Conaway, K. Michael, Tex., E1278 Keating, William R., Mass., E1279 Sires, Albio, N.J., E1279 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1280, E1282 Larson, John B., Conn., E1283 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1281

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