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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 No. 122 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was the wages, well-being, and livelihood of Church on Damen, we are going to get called to order by the Speaker pro tem- native-born American workers. together and organize ourselves to pore (Mr. WESTERMAN). For all intents and purposes, they are fight back. Yes, there will be legisla- documented workers in the U.S., and f tion from Democrats and even Repub- many have been here for more than licans to fight back. There will be DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO two decades. Nevertheless, the more court cases to fight back, even if the TEMPORE than 400,000 with temporary protected Attorney General does nothing, which The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- status, or TPS, and 800,000 with De- we fully expect him to do. But fighting fore the House the following commu- ferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or for DACA and fighting to keep millions nication from the Speaker: DACA, could be made undocumented in of people in this country who have put the coming weeks and in the month of down roots and built lives here is going WASHINGTON, DC, July 19, 2017. September. to be a people’s fight, and the effort to I hereby appoint the Honorable BRUCE Then, once they are categorized as find ways to protect families and to WESTERMAN to act as Speaker pro tempore undocumented, President Trump will cope with more than a million people on this day. unleash ICE and Homeland Security to being pushed into the black market re- PAUL D. RYAN, go after them so they can be deported. quires us to organize in every commu- Speaker of the House of Representatives. There are 800,000 young people who nity across the Nation. f went through a thorough background It is up to us to teach each other how check and have been complying with we will resist this latest insult in our MORNING-HOUR DEBATE the rules of the DACA program for al- congregations, churches, universities, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- most 5 years. They were brought here cities, and neighborhoods throughout ant to the order of the House of Janu- as children and grew up in the United the Nation. Immigrants or people who ary 3, 2017, the Chair will now recog- States, went to our schools, played have DACA or TPS cannot do this on nize Members from lists submitted by sports with our kids, and they speak their own, but they need to be part of the majority and minority leaders for English probably as well as you and I. a coalition that fights back. morning-hour debate. They came forward, as they were told Teachers who work with kids every The Chair will alternate recognition to, and we actually reduced the popu- day and bear witness to the fears stu- between the parties. All time shall be lation of undocumented immigrants, dents face every day about their par- equally allocated between the parties, got people on the books, and were able ents and families can’t do this alone. and in no event shall debate continue to redeploy our resources elsewhere. They need to be part of a coalition that beyond 11:50 a.m. Each Member, other Now it appears that the leaders in comes together to resist. Employers will face a choice: wheth- than the majority and minority leaders the Republican Party who do not like the idea of so many immigrants having er they are just going to roll over while and the minority whip, shall be limited legal status are giving the President an employees are ruled ineligible and to 5 minutes. ultimatum: deport the DREAMers, or work documents are terminated, or to f we will sue. stand with us and stand with their FIGHTING FOR IMMIGRATION The Governor of Texas, who is lead- workers and fight for them. POLICIES ing the charge, has a very sympathetic So, if you marched with your pink judge, and it is up to Jeff Sessions to hat at the Women’s March, I am asking The SPEAKER pro tempore. The put up a fight, when he himself has you now, on behalf of immigrants and Chair recognizes the gentleman from been trying to kill legal status for im- the very future of immigration, to Illinois (Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ) for 5 minutes. migrants for years. stand with us. If you marched for Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, it So, practically speaking, between science or the environment, if you have looks almost certain that the Trump ending DACA and ending TPS, we are joined us in protesting bathroom laws administration is going to take about going to dump about 1.2 million people and discrimination in all its forms, 1.2 million immigrants who currently into the pool of 10 million to 11 million your brothers and sisters need you have documents issued by the U.S. people who are living and working here now. Government and turn them into un- under the radar, outside of legal pro- At airports across the country, you documented immigrants. They have tections, and without any way to be- stood up for refugees and said no to work permits and pay their full share come legal. Trump’s Muslim ban. We need you. of taxes. They are covered by U.S. So this Saturday, in Chicago, at 2 Black Lives Matter, we need you, and, labor laws and are not undercutting p.m., at Lincoln United Methodist frankly, we need each other.

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Chair recognizes the gentleman from The road ahead is not going to be Emporium Powdered Metal, Inc., in Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) for 5 minutes. very easy, but we have fought hard to Cameron County, is a powdered metal Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, one of win victories for our country, and for manufacturer staffed with more than my colleagues came to the floor this the DREAMers, who are the leading 120 years of combined experience. morning and said: It kind of smells like edge of our movement to make immi- Welch’s, in Erie County, is particu- bacon in here. I said: That is because gration legal again in this country. larly known for its grape juices, jams, the Republicans are cooking their Now is the time. We need your help and jellies made from dark Concord budget just off the floor. That is what to protect families and communities grapes and its white Niagara grape they are doing. They are cooking up a budget with cooked books. and to do what is right. We cannot do juice. Here we are with a national debt of it alone. Clearfield Machine Company has nearly $20 trillion and the highest pri- f been producing custom machining ority on the Republican side of the RECOGNIZING MADE IN since 1868 in Clearfield County. aisle—reflected both in their so-called PENNSYLVANIA COMPANIES Since 1830, the Woolrich name has healthcare bill, which was actually tax stood for the best in sportswear for cuts only for people who earned over The SPEAKER pro tempore. The men and women, and it continues to Chair recognizes the gentleman from $250,000 a year—is tax cuts for people make outerwear that combines comfort who earn over $250,000 a year, particu- Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 and function in Woolrich, Pennsyl- minutes. larly targeted toward those in the top vania. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. one-tenth of 1 percent—those who earn GE Transportation is an American Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak millions of dollars a year. manufacturing giant. The organization about American craftsmanship as the They say that is the cure for all of manufactures equipment for the rail- White House celebrates ‘‘Made in America’s ills: just cut their taxes, and road, marine, mining, drilling, and en- America Week.’’ the benefits will trickle down onto all American entrepreneurs, workers, ergy generation industries in Erie the rest of us. I think a lot of people farmers, and innovators have built this County. don’t much like to be trickled on in country and drive our country. They Major leaguers have been swinging that manner. are the heart of this Nation, and they our fine Pennsylvania hardwoods, What are the priorities, other than ensure that the ‘‘Made in the USA’’ thanks to Jefferson County company tax cuts, in their budget? A massive in- label means quality and value, which is BWP Bats. BWP’s slogan is ‘‘Built With crease in spending at the Pentagon. something we treasure. Pride.’’ Remember, the Pentagon is the only Pennsylvania has a rich history of Huntingdon County’s Bonney Forge agency of the Federal Government that being a manufacturing leader, espe- has a state-of-the-art forge facility ca- is unauditable. That is right. Every cially our storied Pennsylvania steel. pable of manufacturing our entire line year, every agency of the government The Commonwealth has been an impor- of forged steel fittings and forged steel is subject to an audit, but not the Pen- tant cog in the wheel of this country’s valve products since 1875. tagon. They say: Hey, we can’t be au- industrial revolution, thanks to indus- DiamondBack Truck Covers is a com- dited. The books are a mess. We can’t tries like iron, coal, and lumber, in ad- pany two Penn State students started be audited. Last fall, there was a report that $125 dition to steel. in their garage in 2003. They make Our Pennsylvania farmers have fed, heavy-duty, utility-oriented, diamond billion went missing from the Pen- tagon budget. The Pentagon attempted and continue to feed, generations of plate aluminum truck bed covers for to repress that report. God forbid we Americans, providing safe, nutritious pickup trucks in Philipsburg, Pennsyl- should bring any fiscal accountability food for all of our neighbors. This rich vania, in Centre County. to the Pentagon. They are just going to history continues today. Domtar Paper Company in Elk Coun- shower more money on them, in the The Fifth Congressional District is ty is the largest integrated producer of hope that some of it gets spent on the home to numerous producers that have uncoated freesheet paper in North real needs of the military. But there is made vital contributions to our pros- America, and the second largest in the world, based on production and capac- no sense of responsibility there. perity. They have employed American How are they going to get to their il- ity. workers, produced American products, lusory balanced budget if they are hav- Pul-A-Pump of PA, Inc., in Potter and grown American crops. From herit- ing massive tax cuts for the wealthiest County, manufactures portable pump age companies to newer, rising stars, among us and massive increases in pulling machines for those in need of we have a wide cross-section of prod- spending at the Pentagon, with no fis- ucts produced in the Pennsylvania’s water well technology, with a unique cal accountability? Fifth Congressional District. dual traction belt design that is second Well, simple. We are just going to cut Brookville Equipment Corporation in to none. the programs that average and strug- Jefferson County is the leading Amer- Whirley Industries Incorporated in gling Americans depend upon, like stu- ican manufacturer of diesel locomotive Warren County designs, develops, and dent financial aid. They don’t know engines, street trolleys, and mining produces products for the food and bev- anybody at the country club whose machinery. Brookville’s mass transit erage industry. kids need help going to college. So resume includes fully refurbishing Centre County also boasts many new those programs get cut. Hungry kids? streetcars for New Orleans, Philadel- rising stars in high-tech industries, in- They have never met one. Never met a phia, and San Francisco. cluding KCF Technologies, a dynamic hungry kid. So let’s cut the school Since 1889, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery technology company that develops and lunch program again, and let’s cut food Company has been fashioning commercializes products for industry stamps for families. handcrafted pocketknives and sporting and the military. But they are breaking some new knives in McKean County. Zippo Manu- Mr. Speaker, this is just a sample of ground here and breaking some of the facturing Company, makers of the the manufacturers who employ our President’s promises. The President world famous Zippo windproof lighter, friends, families, and neighbors in the promised he would not cut Medicare. owns Case knives today. Zippo is an- Fifth Congressional District of Penn- Well, their proposed budget cuts Medi- other family-owned business based in sylvania. These companies, and many care. Yes, it cuts Medicare. It would Bradford since 1936. others, produce quality, American- cut $500 billion out of Medicare. It as- Clarion Industries has two divisions made products, and we could not be sumes that, instead of getting a guar- in Clarion County: Clarion Boards, more proud to celebrate them during anteed benefit, an earned benefit that

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Democrat minority to obstruct the will years, Democrats passed ObamaCare Then, of course, $1.5 trillion cuts in of the Republican House, obstruct the and forced great society welfare pro- Medicaid. That is welfare. Well, actu- will of the Republican Senate major- grams on us that busted our budgets, ally, the largest recipients of Medicaid ity, obstruct the will of President destroyed the work ethic, broke up are seniors in long-term care. A lot of Trump, and obstruct the will of the American families, and threatened people are going to be surprised when tens of millions of American voters America with a national insolvency. grandma or granddad is out in the who send us to Washington. Over the long haul and because of the street or comes home and needs a lot of That is political suicide and an ab- filibuster, Democrats force their left- help and assistance and there is none ject betrayal of the millions of Amer- ist, socialist policies down America’s to be had. ican voters who sent us here. throats, while Republicans never have There will be no border wall because b 1015 the power to reverse the damage done. our Republican Senators empower That is the Senate filibuster legacy. So that is the largest group. Democrats to kill it. There will be no Mr. Speaker, time is running out. Now, what is the second largest ObamaCare repeal because our Repub- America’s future is at stake. Now is group of freeloaders on Medicaid? lican Senators empower Democrats to not the time to play procedural games. Oh, it is kids. God forbid that kids stop us. America’s out-of-control defi- I agree with President Trump. should get medical help when they are cits and debts will cause a debilitating Senate: End the filibuster. growing up. Let’s have them long-term, insolvency and bankruptcy that de- f lifetime disabled. Deny them medical stroys an America it took generations care when they are young and we will of our ancestors to build because our VOTE ON LIFESAVING just worry about all that later. This is Republican Senators empower Demo- LEGISLATION quite a set of priorities they are put- crats to spend money we don’t have, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ting before us and fiscally irrespon- have to borrow to get, and cannot af- Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from sible. ford to pay back. Illinois (Ms. KELLY) for 5 minutes. So as I have in past years, I am intro- During 2015 and 2016, the House Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ducing a fiscally responsible balanced worked hard to address America’s chal- rise, yet again, to beg this House for budget amendment to the Constitu- lenges. Over 500 of our bills never got action. Let us have a vote on lifesaving tion, not like the Republican one that so much as a single Senate floor vote. legislation. said you have to have two-thirds to in- All that work wasted. Just this weekend, 57 Americans crease taxes and one vote to cut taxes, The Senate filibuster rule is not in were shot in just one U.S. city. Trag- no. This one would say you have to bal- the Constitution. It is not a Federal ically, 11 of them passed away, includ- ance the budget, but you do it by pru- law or statute. It exists solely at the ing a 10-year-old boy and a revered dent reductions in spending, and also discretion of the Senate majority. community activist who worked to cre- you have to deal with the revenue side. President Trump understands the fil- ate jobs for at-risk kids. And, oh, by the way, mine protects ibuster rule and that it threatens the The violence did not take a rest after Medicare and Social Security totally President’s entire legislative agenda. the weekend. On Monday, 13 more peo- from these sorts of cuts. It makes them On May 2, President Trump urged our ple were shot and 3 were killed. into the entitlement programs they are Republican Senators to end the fili- Mr. Speaker, what are we doing here? supposed to be that the Republicans buster rule, stating: ‘‘Change the rules People, Americans, American kids want to do away with in their budget. now to 51 percent.’’ are dying every day in every commu- So I think there is a better way to go On May 30, President Trump reiter- nity, in every State, in every district, forward, but just like in their fake ated: ‘‘The U.S. Senate should switch yet this House, the people’s House, con- healthcare bill, which was really dis- to 51 votes immediately and get tinues to do nothing. guised tax cuts for the wealthiest healthcare and tax cuts approved fast Why, Mr. Speaker? Why is that? among us, they are now giving us a and easy. Dems would do it, no doubt.’’ Well, I think greed and dollars. supposedly prudent fiscal budget blue- President Trump’s pleas have fallen My 101st victim I want to share with print, which, again, is huge tax cuts for on deaf ears. Exhibit A in this murder you is Gustavo Garcia, who was 10 the wealthy, massive increases for the trial is an April 7 letter to CHUCK SCHU- years old. Mr. Speaker, Gustavo would Pentagon and cuts for everybody else. MER, of all people, and MITCH MCCON- have turned 11 next month. He would f NELL that lists the accomplices, those have started fourth grade at Arnold deaf ears, who are killing the conserv- Mireles Academy next month. Instead, DEATH OF THE CONSERVATIVE ative agenda, the Republican agenda, he was murdered in the back seat of an AGENDA and President Trump’s agenda. SUV by an assault weapon, a weapon of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The letter states: ‘‘We . . . urge you war that this House has allowed to be Chair recognizes the gentleman from to . . . preserve existing rules, prac- legal and spill blood on our city Alabama (Mr. BROOKS) for 5 minutes. tices, and traditions as they pertain to streets. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- the right of Members to engage in ex- These weapons have one purpose: er, our Republican Senate majority is tended debate on legislation before the killing people. They are not for sports- killing our conservative agenda, our United States Senate. . . . We are manship. They are not for personal de- Republican agenda, and President united in our determination to pre- fense. They are for theaters of war. Trump’s agenda. The murder weapon is serve the ability of Members to engage They are designed to devastate, maim, the Senate filibuster rule, an archaic in extended debate when bills are on kill, and destroy. That is why assault accident of history created during the the Senate floor.’’ weapons were banned from our streets days of horse-and-buggy and slavery. Each Senator on exhibit A empowers until this House, poisoned by NRA dol- The filibuster rule destroys the basic CHUCK SCHUMER and the Democrats to lars, allowed the bill to expire. democratic principle of majority rule kill President Trump’s agenda. Re- Mr. Speaker, Gustavo Garcia was 10 and obstructs passage of legislation un- markably, even an Alabama Senator years old. He had an entire lifetime less a 60 percent supermajority of Sen- supports killing President Trump’s ahead of him. Mr. Speaker, the opera- ators agree. While today’s 52–Senator agenda. tive word in that sentence is ‘‘had.’’ Republican majority can abolish the Mr. Speaker, Republican Senators Now he has become ‘‘Dollar NRA No. filibuster rule anytime it wants, so claim we need the filibuster to play de- 101.’’

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Willie was everything you could want TASK FORCE ON DENYING TER- I am proud to rise today to honor in a neighbor, a community leader, and RORISTS ENTRY INTO THE U.S. a friend. He was kind, concerned about Colonel Kunkel for his leadership, his others in his community, someone who commitment to our country, and his The SPEAKER pro tempore. The truly loved all of his fellow men. Now commitment to our airmen. Colonel Chair recognizes the gentleman from he is ‘‘$102.’’ He was assassinated also Kunkel will now begin service in the Wisconsin (Mr. GALLAGHER) for 5 min- with an assault weapon in front of the Secretary of the Air Force Legislative utes. nonprofit he founded to help young Liaison Office here in Washington, D.C. Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, the people find jobs. I wish him all the best. liberation of Mosul from the Islamic State the other week was a major vic- Time and time again I hear from the HONORING ERNIE LEE, STATE OF GEORGIA tory for the Iraqi people and for the other side of the aisle that work is TEACHER OF THE YEAR transformative, it gives people purpose Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- United States, which supported the op- and direction in life. I could not agree er, I rise today to recognize Mr. Ernie eration. But to achieve victory in our broader more. Lee, who was named the 2016 Teacher mission of destroying radical Islamic Mr. Speaker, nothing stops a bullet of the Year for the State of Georgia. terrorism and keeping the American like an opportunity. What Chicago Mr. Lee is a dedicated U.S. Govern- people safe, we must confront some needs is jobs for our young people, not ment, civics, and history teacher to his tough questions about the road ahead. guns flooding from States likes Wis- students at Windsor Forest High As chairman of the Task Force on consin and even the Vice President’s School on Savannah’s south side. Denying Terrorists Entry into the home State of Indiana. After being named as Georgia’s United States, I am concerned about Mr. Speaker, it is about jobs. So I Teacher of the Year, Mr. Lee was a fi- the degree to which jihadists and for- join Senators DICK DURBIN and TAMMY nalist for National Teacher of the eign fighters threaten our homeland DUCKWORTH to introduce three pieces of Year. and our ability to meet these threats. legislation directly targeted to support Before becoming a teacher in 2008, at-risk youth and the amazing busi- Mr. Lee practiced law for over 20 years. b 1030 nesses that take a chance on them to You can clearly tell through his de- We know that Iraqi fighters are con- change their lives. To date, these bills meanor and passion that he discovered cealing their identities and fleeing have simply been referred to com- his true calling when he began teach- with groups of refugees, many to Eu- mittee. ing. rope. These returning fighters have Mr. Speaker, when is the agenda of Mr. Lee is currently working as a fel- learned to make dangerous weapons, this House going to turn to the actual low at the Smithsonian Institute in have gotten battlefield experience, and issues devastating American families? Washington, D.C., studying the State are successfully training young people This Congress has voted to allow of Georgia’s historical relationship susceptible to radicalization. We know companies to poison our air and water. with Indian Nations, specifically the our visa waiver program, which allows We passed a bill that stripped 23 mil- Supreme Court case, Cherokee Nation many European citizens to travel to lion Americans of their health insur- v. Georgia. the U.S. without a visa, provides a win- ance. We even passed a bill that lets His research during the fellowship is dow of opportunity for these deter- dangerously mental ill people buy a centered around writing and publishing mined terrorists to exploit. firearm. Shameful. lesson plans on the topic. I can’t thank Confronting these threats lies in our We have not had one single debate, Mr. Lee enough for his dedication to ability to quickly and effectively vet not passed one bill, nothing, zero, zilch, Georgia’s students and his ability to and screen travelers, share sufficient to save American lives. I guess some inspire them to learn about history and intelligence with our allies, and act on things just aren’t worth the price. government. credible threats when identified. And f RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF JAMES P. BURNS the threats are real. Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Between 100 and 250 ideologically RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF er, I rise today to recognize the life of driven foreigners are thought to have COLONEL THOMAS KUNKEL Mr. James P. Burns of Warner Robins, been smuggled into Europe between The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Georgia, who passed away on April 31, 2014 and 2016. These foreign fighters Chair recognizes the gentleman from 2017, shortly after celebrating his 100th pose a greater threat to the West than Georgia (Mr. CARTER) for 5 minutes. birthday. ever before; and for the sake of our na- Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speak- Mr. Burns used his 100 years to make tional security, it is a threat we cannot er, I rise today to recognize Colonel his country and his community a bet- overlook, and it is a threat we must Thomas Kunkel, who retired on July ter place to live. Mr. Burns served in work together to confront. Nothing can 10, 2017, as the commander of the 23rd the Army Air Corps and the United be put ahead of the safety and security Wing at Moody Air Force Base, near States Air Force from 1940 to 1960, of the homeland. Valdosta, Georgia. fighting for his country during World Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Colonel Kunkel has served in the War II and the Korean war. THE ROLE OF CONGRESS IN PUSHING BACK United States Air Force for over 20 After being honorably discharged AGAINST RUSSIA years, and he has logged nearly 3,000 from the Air Force, Mr. Burns worked Mr. GALLAGHER. Mr. Speaker, I hours of flight. As commander of the another 16 years for the Department of rise today not as a Republican or a 23rd Wing, he led over 5,000 airmen Defense before retiring at Robins Air Democrat, but as an American. If we spread over four bases throughout the Force Base in Georgia. can really find a way to cut through country. Upon his retirement from the DOD, the media circus surrounding the de- An example of his extraordinary Mr. Burns and his wife, Lucille, dedi- bate about Russia in the past few leadership and bravery occurred when cated their lives to helping fellow weeks, I think it would reinforce for all one of his fellow airmen was shot down members of the south Georgia commu- of us that whatever our political dif- behind enemy lines during the Kosovo nity. In his 20 years, Mr. Burns volun- ferences, our country must always conflict in 1999. Colonel Kunkel bravely teered over 14,500 hours at the Houston come first. led a successful mission to rescue the Medical Hospital. When he wasn’t vol- Those who would destroy our way of missing pilot that was shot down by a unteering for the hospital, Mr. Burns life do not wear the jersey of one polit- missile. could be found helping seniors do their ical party or another. The only laundry

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There are concrete steps that we in He was stationed at Camp Lejeune, The healthcare industry is quite Congress can take to push back against North Carolina. healthy. In fact, last year the indus- Russian aggression both here at home Sergeant Murray was promoted three try’s net income was up $13.1 billion. and overseas. To start with, we must times in the first 3 years he was in the That is 46 percent. pass sanctions on Russia and Iran. The Marine Corps, and he was very proud of CEOs are doing quite well. The top 10 Senate passed a sanctions bill 98–2 just his two deployments to Afghanistan. percent CEOs are raking in millions, 1 month ago. We need to do the same. He told his father he wanted to be a annually. Let’s look at the number one No more excuses. We need to vote im- grunt instead of an intelligence officer person on the top 10. This person had mediately. because ‘‘that is the hardest thing to an income of $98 million, up 499 per- Most of all, Congress must reclaim do.’’ He died as a member of a special cent. its long-neglected role in foreign pol- operations team, where his closest Mr. Speaker, I don’t begrudge people icy. Russia is not and will never be a friends were the fellow marines who from making money. I don’t begrudge partner in Syria. It has supported and served next to him. people from making a lot of money. I enabled the Assad regime’s genocidal Sergeant Murray was a proud hus- do think that they should all pay a fair war while focusing much of its military band and father, with four children: a share of taxes on that money, however. campaign against U.S.-supported 5-year-old son, a 3-year-old daughter, Some of them pay carried interest, rebels. and 1-year-old twin boys. which is not the ordinary income tax At the same time, the growth of Ira- He met his wife, Gayle, the same that other people are paying. nian power has deepened the sectarian year he joined the military, and he was Mr. Speaker, the too-much-is-not- atmosphere off which ISIS thrives. a family man who loved to serve oth- enough mentality not only impacts the ISIS and Iran are two sides of the same ers. Gayle said that he would do any- way people view healthcare, but it also coin of religious fundamentalism. thing for his family and loved to play impacts people who are making min- To advance our long-term interests his guitar for them. She said: ‘‘What he imum wage. Juxtapose the person who in Syria and in the Middle East, we wanted most in the world, besides his made $98 million last year with the must cease outsourcing our foreign pol- family’s happiness, was to destroy evil person who is making $7.25 an hour. icy to our adversaries, and we can no on Earth.’’ By the way, all minimum wage work- longer cede a sphere of influence to the His father, Terry, stated the only ers are making $7.25 an hour except Russians and the Iranians. thing stronger than his commitment to those who are in the service industry, We here in Congress have a constitu- his family was his commitment to his and they make even less. $7.25 an hour, tionally mandated role to play. True, church. In fact, he was known to hum the minimum wage has not been raised we have been derelict in this duty for praise and worship songs when he was in a decade, more than 10 years. CEOs decades, but we now have an oppor- on patrol, and his fellow servicemem- get raises of millions, annually. tunity to reclaim our authority. bers looked to him as a faith leader. A Mr. Speaker, the too-much-is-not- As part of a congressionally led cam- fellow marine mentioned: ‘‘When Jo- enough mentality is keeping wages paign to push back against our adver- seph stopped that humming and sing- down, causing those at the top to make saries, we should revisit the underlying ing praises, they took the safeties off more and creating a chasm between the authorities that are allowing us to con- their weapons because they thought top and the bottom, and the middle as duct lethal activities around the world. something was up. All was well when well; and in so doing, we have created We need to pass a new Authorization Joseph was with them.’’ a class ceiling—a class ceiling. for Use of Military Force to put our ef- His father said: ‘‘The city of Jackson- Those who are in the working class forts against ISIS, against al-Qaida, ville should be very proud to have had are not making enough to make ends against all of their affiliates and any- his son come from here.’’ meet. At $7.25 an hour, you cannot af- one else who would seek to challenge I can attest today for the citizens of ford to take care of a family. At $7.25 our interests on the strongest legal northeast Florida that we are very an hour, you can barely manage to footing possible. We can’t just sit on proud, very proud and honored to have take care of your needs, and you can- the sidelines. The part of passive spec- had Sergeant Murray defending our not afford healthcare. tator is unworthy of this great body. freedoms. Sergeant Murray’s dedica- Those who would take a trillion dol- We must lead when it comes to both tion to his faith, family, and nation lars out of healthcare, those who would enhancing our defenses against attacks will always be remembered. reward the rich with billions of dollars and pushing back against Russian or May God bless and keep you and your as a result, those who would do it so Iranian aggression abroad. To do other- family. that they can go on to a tax plan where wise would be to abdicate our responsi- Semper fi, Sergeant Murray. they will cut even more, those who bility to our constituents, to our Na- f would do this, Mr. Speaker, have a too- tion, and to the oath we all took to much-is-not-enough mentality. It A TOO-MUCH-IS-NOT-ENOUGH protect this country. seems that they believe that the poor MENTALITY f can do more with less, and that the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rich need more to do more. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF FALL- Chair recognizes the gentleman from I refuse to support TrumpCare. I will EN JACKSONVILLE SOLDIER, MA- Texas (Mr. AL GREEN) for 5 minutes. not support anything developed along RINE SERGEANT JOSEPH MUR- Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speak- the lines of too much is not enough. RAY er, I rise today to address the problem f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The with TrumpCare. Chair recognizes the gentleman from The problem with TrumpCare is a HONORING THE 106TH RESCUE Florida (Mr. RUTHERFORD) for 5 min- too-much-is-not-enough mentality: a WING OF THE NEW YORK AIR utes. too-much-is-not-enough mentality that NATIONAL GUARD Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, would cause some to be willing to sac- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The today I rise in memory of Marine Ser- rifice the needy to satiate the insatia- Chair recognizes the gentleman from geant Joseph Murray, who paid the ul- ble desires of the greedy; a too-much- New York (Mr. ZELDIN) for 5 minutes. timate sacrifice on July 12, 2017, when is-not-enough mentality that would Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise a KC–130 military transport plane allow some to rob the needy of today in honor of the 103rd Rescue crashed in the Mississippi Delta. healthcare to reward the rich with Squadron, a unit of the 106th Rescue

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.008 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H5986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 Wing of the New York Air National very well have been a greater loss of message from a very respected busi- Guard. life upon that vessel. nessman in Knoxville, Randy Greaves. Commanded by Colonel Michael Mr. Speaker, these pararescuemen He wrote: Bank, the 106th Rescue Wing is based risked life and limb to save these crew I just received a letter from Humana stat- out of Gabreski Airport in members and have more than earned ing that they are leaving the State of Ten- Westhampton Beach, located in my our respect and admiration. Today I nessee next year. home district, and has a long and dis- would like to honor Major Edward This leaves no one to write individual tinguished history of service. Boughal, Technical Sergeant Jordan health policies in the State. Aetna only St. Clair, Major Marty Viera, Senior writes group policies, and they may with- In October 1991, during the storm draw, as well. Please let anyone with a vote that was depicted in the major motion Master Sergeant Erik Blom, Master know that families are being failed miser- picture ‘‘The Perfect Storm,’’ an HH–60 Sergeant Jed Smith, Staff Sergeant ably, as you already know. and tanker from the 106th Rescue Wing Bryan Dalere, and Senior Airman Mi- The insurance that Humana wrote for my flew to an endangered sailboat about chael Hartman for their lifesaving ef- family, in 2017, required that we pay the first 250 miles south of its base. forts on April 24. $37,000 between premiums and the deductible before insurance would contribute only 50 After survival gear was dropped onto b 1045 the vessel, they began their return to percent. Not only today, but every day, men It was basically worthless, and now they base. However, braving incredibly se- won’t even make that lousy policy available vere weather conditions, the HH–60 was and women, like those in the 106th Res- cue Wing, put themselves on the line to because people on subsidies, mostly with no forced to ditch 60 miles south of base in personal accountability for their own health, the Atlantic Ocean. All but one mem- protect us, our families, and our com- cost a fortune to the rest of us. munities. It is so important that we ber of the crew was rescued by the ObamaCare may have helped 20 mil- continue to give our support to our Na- United States Coast Guard cutter lion people, but it has hurt 200 million tion’s defenders and provide every Tamaroa. people in the process. In addition, in 1998, the 106th Rescue needed resource for these heroes. All About a month ago, The Irish Times, Wing carried out the longest overwater Americans should be very proud of the the largest newspaper in Ireland, re- rescue mission in an HH–60. Members 106th Rescue Wing and their continued ported that they had over 660,000 people of their wing were also on scene at legacy of remarkably answering the on waiting lists for healthcare. That is Ground Zero during the 9/11 terror at- call to duty. in a country of less than 5 million peo- tacks. f ple. If you multiply that times 60 or 65, Then, most recently, this past April, RECOGNIZING KIDSPEACE you have got the United States. the heroic members of this squadron The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Medicare, when it started, when it saved several lives when an explosion Chair recognizes the gentleman from was first passed, there was a CBO pre- occurred on a Slovenian cargo ship. diction that it would cost $9 billion Pennsylvania (Mr. FITZPATRICK) for 5 These brave airmen took immediate minutes. after 25 years. Instead, it cost 12 times action when called upon to offer des- Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I that after the first 25 years, and now it perately needed medical assistance. rise today to recognize KidsPeace, costs six times more than that, or On April 24, the cargo ship Tamar which is a private charity dedicated to about 70 times more than the original was rocked by an explosion in the for- assisting children and adolescents ex- estimates. ward bulkhead, which resulted in the periencing emotional, behavioral, and California, as liberal and leftwing as immediate death of one individual and social challenges in Pennsylvania. that State is, a few days ago, I read severe burns for three other crew mem- Founded in 1882, KidsPeace provides a that they tried to pass a healthcare, or bers, one who, sadly, perished prior to comprehensive range of residential medical care for everyone, bill. They the team’s arrival. 1,300 miles off the treatment programs, accredited edu- had to withdraw the bill because they coast of Cape Cod at the time of the ex- cational services, and a variety of fos- found out that it would cost $400 bil- plosion and holding a crew of over 20 ter care and community-based treat- lion for the first year. If you multiply men, the situation looked dire for the ment programs to help people in need that times 10 or 11, you are talking injured members of this crew. overcome challenges and transform about the whole United States. We are Boston Rescue Coordination Center their lives. having trouble affording the Medicare was initially contacted for help, who Last week, I had the privilege of that we have now for 14 percent of the reached out to two Canadian vessels in meeting Dominick DiSalvo and Pat- population, so Medicare for everyone is the area. However, these ships were 12 rick Slattery, advocates of KidsPeace not going to work in this country. to 24 hours away, at the very least, and Foster Care in Doylestown in my dis- We took what was a very minor prob- did not possess the necessary medical trict, where they work with families lem, for very few people in the mid-six- capability. It was then that the 106th affected by the opioid epidemic. ties, and turned it into a major prob- Rescue Wing was called into immediate Through the power of family living, lem for everyone so that now only War- action to save those lives aboard the kids who have emotional and behav- ren Buffett and Bill Gates, and people vessel. ioral challenges learn to participate in like that, multibillionaires, can afford Less than 2 hours after the request healthier relationships with adults, ex- healthcare. And the reason is, is that was made by the Coast Guard, this perience healthy family functioning, anything the Federal Government sub- seven-member crew, led by Major Sean witness positive parenting styles, par- sidizes, the costs just explode because Boughal, boarded a C–130 Hercules air- ticipate in community life, and learn you remove the incentives and pres- craft from the 102nd Rescue Squadron, social skills through positive role mod- sures to hold costs down. also a part of the 106th Rescue Wing, to eling. The American people don’t want a begin the search and rescue. Following I am proud of the efforts of Russian or Cuban type of medical sys- a 5-hour flight and superb airmanship KidsPeace to help Bucks County’s tem in this country. They don’t want a by the C–130 crew, the seven-man PJ youth receive the information and totally federally run system, like they team executed a complex night para- treatment they need to become healthy have in so many countries, with med- chute insertion of equipment and per- adults. KidsPeace reminds us that we ical care that is not even a fraction of sonnel into the water and then made can all make a difference in the life of what we have. their way to the stricken vessel. a child. We are still under ObamaCare today, After making it onboard, the 103rd and it is not working. These insurance f Rescue Squadron PJ team provided ad- companies are pulling out all over the vanced medical care for the next 2 days HEALTHCARE whole country, and The Washington until a Portuguese rescue helicopter The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Times reported yesterday, or the day could hoist the team off and airlift the Chair recognizes the gentleman from before, that, according to the Depart- injured seamen to a higher level of Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) for 5 minutes. ment of Health and Human Services, medical care. If not for the brave ac- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. premiums went up 63 percent in Ten- tions of this rescue wing, there could Speaker, yesterday, I received this nessee in 2017 alone.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:06 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.010 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5987 Mr. Speaker, this system is not United States. I wish him and his wife, The point of no quorum is considered working. We need to move more in the Sarah, a Corpus Christi native, best of withdrawn. direction of a free market medical sys- luck as he moves into civilian life and f tem if we are ever going to hope to begins his new job as executive director PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE bring down healthcare costs for the of the USS Lexington Museum on the American people with the kind of Bay. Thank you, Captain Banta, for The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman healthcare that everyone is demanding your service. from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) come for- ward and lead the House in the Pledge and wanting and that we want to give f to them. of Allegiance. RECESS Mr. DEUTCH led the Pledge of Alle- f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- giance as follows: RECOGNIZING STEVE BANTA ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The declares the House in recess until noon United States of America, and to the Repub- Chair recognizes the gentleman from today. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas (Mr. FARENTHOLD) for 5 minutes. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 53 Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- f am here today to recognize a great cess. WELCOMING CHAPLAIN MARSHALL American patriot, Captain Steve f DUNBAR Banta, call-sign ‘‘Slash,’’ who will be The SPEAKER. Without objection, retiring this week from his post as b 1200 the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BUR- commanding officer of Naval Air Sta- AFTER RECESS GESS) is recognized for 1 minute. tion Corpus Christi. The recess having expired, the House There was no objection. A 1991 graduate of the United States was called to order by the Speaker at Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I Naval Academy, where he earned a noon. rise to speak in honor of our guest bachelor’s degree in engineering, Cap- chaplain, Marshall Dunbar, of Cross tain Banta completed primary naval f Roads, Texas. aviation training with the VT–27 PRAYER Chaplain Dunbar is the vice president Boomers at NAS Corpus Christi, and Chaplain Marshall Dunbar, Christian of Spiritual Life and interim vice presi- was designated a naval aviator on Community Action, Lewisville, Texas, dent of Programs for Christian Com- March 18, 1994. offered the following prayer: munity Action, one of the largest pri- His sea duty included deployments on Heavenly Father, thank You for the vate nonprofits in north Texas. He has various cruisers, destroyers, frigates to opportunity You have given me to an extensive record of service to our the Mediterranean, Arabian Gulf, Car- stand before the men and women of country and the north Texas commu- ibbean, Southeast Pacific, and other this House, who have the awesome re- nity, including years in active military areas. During his deployment as main- sponsibility of governing this great Na- service, law enforcement, and home- tenance officer with HSL–44 Detach- tion. Help them to come together in land security. ment Four, they were the first in the unity, for Your Word reminds us that a Chaplain Dunbar was commissioned fleet to test the Hellfire missile. house divided against itself cannot into the United States Army Reserve On September 11, 2001, he was de- stand. Chaplain Corps as a chaplain candidate ployed on the USS Carl Vinson with So believing You know what we have in 2011, beginning his chaplaincy career Carrier Group Three. During the first 4 need of before we even ask, together we at the VA Hospital in Dallas. In 2014, months of Operation Enduring Free- offer this prayer as taught by Your he ended his military career as a first dom, he coordinated the daily schedule Son, Jesus Christ: lieutenant. of more than 40 helicopters in 16 dif- Our Father, which art in Heaven, hal- Chaplain Dunbar holds a B.S. in min- ferent aviation units. In 2009 and 2010, lowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom istry and leadership from Dallas Chris- he served as commanding officer of the come, Thy will be done on Earth, as it tian College and a master of divinity in world famous HSL–48 Vipers. During is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily chaplaincy from Liberty Baptist Theo- his tenure, they earned multiple bread. And forgive us our debts, as we logical Seminary. He is currently awards for tactical and retention excel- forgive our debtors. And lead us not working toward his doctor of ministry lence. into temptation, but deliver us from degree in Christian leadership and spir- Captain Banta’s shore duties includes evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the itual formation at Dallas Theological tours as a Seahawk helicopter flight power, and the glory, forever. Seminary. instructor, as an analyst in the Pen- Amen. I am grateful to Chaplain Dunbar for tagon for the Navy’s role in Operation f his service to north Texans and the Enduring Freedom, and as the lead American people. It is a true pleasure country program director for Afghani- THE JOURNAL to have him here in the House, along stan with the Defense Security Co- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- with his wife, Melinda, and daughter, operation Agency. ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- Elle-Simone. We are grateful for his He earned a master’s degree in na- ceedings and announces to the House service and we welcome him to the tional security strategy at the Na- his approval thereof. House. tional War College in 2011. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f Captain Banta assumed command of nal stands approved. Naval Air Station Corpus Christi on Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT June 26, 2014. During his tour, improve- pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I demand a A message in writing from the Presi- ments in infrastructure, program man- vote on agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- dent of the United States was commu- agement, and quality of life resulted in proval of the Journal. nicated to the House by Ms. Mariel numerous awards, including Depart- The SPEAKER. The question is on Ridgway, one of his secretaries. ment of Defense Fire Department of the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. f the Year, Fire Department National The question was taken; and the Accreditation, SECNAV Gold Award Speaker announced that the ayes ap- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER for Energy and Water Management, peared to have it. The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- and CNO Shore Safety Award. The Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I tain up to 15 further requests for 1- Wingspan Newspaper was ranked num- object to the vote on the ground that a minute speeches on each side of the ber one in the Navy, and the base was quorum is not present and make the aisle. on the A-list for outstanding customer point of order that a quorum is not f satisfaction in family housing, and present. more. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, RECOGNIZING HARVE MOGUL Captain Banta has been an invaluable rule XX, further proceedings on this (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was asset to the Navy, south Texas, and the question will be postponed. given permission to address the House

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Mr. Speaker, sadly, Through its many successful pro- munism, the Victims of Communism rural Maine is ground zero for the grams in education, financial stability, Memorial Foundation was authorized opioid epidemic in America. and health, this wonderful organization in 1993 by a unanimous act of Congress. Every day, on average, Mr. Speaker, strives to create a stronger Miami. In honor of this foundation, I have one fellow Mainer dies from an over- Harve has been dedicated to public introduced H. Con. Res. 57, which ex- dose. Sixty percent of our families are service from a young age, serving as a presses the sense of Congress that es- impacted one way or another from this teacher in the Peace Corps and work- tablishing a museum in memory of the scourge. ing at several United Way chapters victims of communism is an important For years, Mr. Speaker, law enforce- across our great Nation. In 1991, he step in educating Americans about the ment officials in Maine have found took on the great task of leading the human rights violations committed by electronic benefit transfer cards, or Miami chapter, where he arduously these totalitarian regimes and telling EBT cards, at drug busts. Every month, worked to broaden the organization’s the whole story of 20th century his- these EBT cards are replenished with advocacy and philanthropic efforts. tory. food stamps and other welfare benefits Throughout his tenure, Harve has This museum would honor the mem- intended to help disadvantaged fami- spearheaded many campaigns, includ- ory of the heroes who resisted com- lies. But too often these valuable cards ing a national event to advance the munist tyranny and commemorate are used to buy drugs. U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, of America’s more than half a century of Mr. Speaker, this has got to stop. I which I am proudly a council member. efforts resisting Soviet imperialism. have found a commonsense way to do Harve is now ready for a new chapter I ask my colleagues to join me during that. My Food Stamp Integrity Act in his life. He will be stepping down Captive Nations Week in recognizing permanently disqualifies anyone con- from his CEO position, but he will con- and supporting victims of communism victed of drug trafficking from receiv- tinue to advance the goals of this noble by cosponsoring H. Con. Res. 57 and ing food stamps. This will help make organization. bringing the truth to light. sure limited welfare benefits are saved Mr. Speaker, on behalf of our com- f to compassionately help moms and munity and the many individuals who BUDGET FOR THE AMERICAN dads put food on the table for hungry have been positively impacted by PEOPLE kids. Harve’s contributions, I want to say Additionally, Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3151 thank you to my friend, ‘‘mi amigo.’’ (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was will require able-bodied adults without He is an inspiration to us all. Good given permission to address the House dependents, between the ages of 18 and luck and Godspeed to Harve Mogul. for 1 minute.) 50, work at least 20 hours per week, job f Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, train, or perform community service in many of us are engaged in the budget order for taxpayers to help them out AMERICAN SOLUTION TO process today. HEALTHCARE with food assistance. A budget for Americans should be the Mr. Speaker, similar reforms in (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked playbook for improving the quality of Maine have helped lift thousands out of and was given permission to address lives for all Americans. Yet this draco- poverty and into independence and bet- the House for 1 minute and to revise nian budget, which is worse than the ter lives through employment. We have and extend his remarks.) Trump budget, cuts $250 billion-plus plenty of jobs available. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. out of quality of life issues for Ameri- My bill will help save precious wel- Speaker, the Senate has failed to re- cans. It cuts education, healthcare, fare dollars for the disabled, elderly, peal and replace the Affordable Care Medicaid, Medicare, and the environ- sick, and the poor. It will also help Act, or the ACA. ment, undermining the fight against stop deadly drug trafficking and treat As the President said: Healthcare is climate change. taxpayers better. hard. Where is the relief for the American Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3151 is a Maine As Democrats, we didn’t receive Re- people? commonsense solution to a national publican votes to pass the ACA, but it We have the fact that wages are slow problem. I ask everyone in this Cham- is the law of the land. in growing. Mr. Speaker, corporate ber, Republicans and Democrats, to Our job as Members of Congress is to America is doing well, and all that is vote for it. fix laws that are not effective. Let’s needed, as some corporations have al- f work as Members of Congress not to do ready done, is to raise the salaries of a Republican fix or a Democratic fix. Americans. LET’S WORK TOGETHER ON Let’s work together as Americans to We also need to make sure the gov- HEALTHCARE find the American solution to our ernment does what the American peo- (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given healthcare problems. That is what our ple need, to shore up the Affordable permission to address the House for 1 Founding Fathers and our constituents Care Act, but not cut billions from it. minute.) expect from us. Shore up national defense, but not cut Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, Repub- f from diplomacy and engagement in licans have threatened to repeal and peacekeeping activities, as well as replace the Affordable Care Act for 7 CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK USAID. Shore up America’s national years, but earlier this week, they failed (Mr. ROSS asked and was given per- security. Give a quality of life to our again to deliver on this threat. So next mission to address the House for 1 young people so that jobs are created. week, the Senate will vote on a bill to minute and to revise and extend his re- How do you do that? repeal the Affordable Care Act without marks.) You do that, Mr. Speaker, by ensur- a replacement. Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ing that the climate and quality of life If this bill were to pass, 32 million to recognize Captive Nations Week. issues are there for corporations to people will lose their health insurance, In 1959, Congress authorized and re- grow. Growth is important for the insurance premiums will go up, and in- quested the President proclaim the American people, not draconian cuts to surance markets will unravel. That is third week in July as Captive Nations leave Americans without healthcare, exactly why this bill will not pass. But Week. During this week, we stand without good climate, and without edu- MITCH MCCONNELL and the Republican united with those who still live under cation. We want a budget for the Amer- leadership are going to have a vote the rule of communist regimes as they ican people. anyway.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.014 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5989 What is the point? and 98 out of 100 Senators voted in tion outside the Turkish Ambassador’s The American people are sick and favor of new Russian sanctions 34 days residence, the same place where mem- tired of Washington failing to get ago. bers of Turkish President Erdogan’s se- things done. It is time—in fact, well And finally zero. Zero action from curity forces attacked 11 peaceful past time—for Republicans to stop this House to fight back. Zero show of Americans who were exercising their going it alone. All of us came here to bipartisanship that mirrors our Senate freedom of speech on May 16. serve our constituents, but that is not counterparts. Zero votes on the House This morning, we stood together to going to happen unless Republicans are floor to send the sanctions bill to the demand the protection of the freedom willing to work in good faith with President. of expression. We stood together to say Democrats to make the necessary im- Mr. Speaker, if you allow us to vote that we will never stop fighting for provements to the Affordable Care Act. on this bill, it will pass with over- those basic freedoms that are en- If we work together, none of us will whelming bipartisan support. And if shrined in our Bill of Rights and pro- get everything we want, which is true, you do not allow us to get Russia sanc- tected by our Constitution. but our constituents will finally get tions to the President’s desk and put Americans have fought for over 241 the progress they have been waiting the pressure on him to sign it, you and years and shed blood to protect our for, and that is much more important. the rest of this majority in the House basic freedoms that we hold most dear- f will carry the weight of our failure to ly. As Supreme Court Justice Cardozo stand up to Russia back to your dis- stated in 1937, freedom of expression is ROLLING BACK FEDERAL tricts in August, and no one will under- ‘‘the indispensable condition of nearly REGULATIONS stand how it is that you show weakness every other form of freedom’’ that we (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given when it is strength that is required in cherish in our country. permission to address the House for 1 the face of Russian aggression. That is f what America expects and deserves. minute and to revise and extend his re- CELEBRATING ST. CLOUD marks.) f FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECOGNITION OF ELI BOROCHOV today to recognize a rebounding com- (Mr. EMMER asked and was given munity in the Eighth District of Indi- (Mr. MCKINLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 ana. permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Sullivan County, Indiana, is located minute.) Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in central western Indiana, along the Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I today to celebrate the St. Cloud Fed- Wabash River. It is home to roughly would like to recognize a little known eral Credit Union for being named one 21,000 proud, hardworking Hoosiers. role model, Eli Borochov, a 22-year-old of the top 150 workplaces in Minnesota The local economy relies on manufac- young man from Cedarhurst, New by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. turing and the coal and transportation York. The companies selected were based industries. While on a trip to Israel with his off of a survey done by Workplace Dy- In the first 6 months of this new ad- family in 2015, Eli was praying during a namics, which measured the employ- ministration, we have worked with the Shabbat service at the Cave of the Pa- ees’ opinions on engagement, organiza- Trump administration to roll back the triarchs in Hebron. While praying, Eli tional health, and overall satisfaction aggressive, job-killing Federal regula- was targeted by a pair of Arab snipers at their company. This is a wonderful tions of the last 8 years that have dev- and was shot twice in the leg. Thank- achievement for the St. Cloud Federal astated this area of the country. The fully, after emergency surgery and a Credit Union as Workplace Dynamics agenda we have set forth of less regula- lengthy rehabilitation, Eli has recov- surveyed nearly 70,000 employees tion and lower taxes is breathing life ered. throughout Minnesota to come up with into our local economies and commu- After the terrorists were apprehended these results. nities like Sullivan, Indiana. and put on trial, Eli was called upon to For every company, no matter how As of May 2017, the unemployment speak in court, which meant he had to big or small, the employees are the key rate in Sullivan County is at a 27-year face his shooters in person. While ad- to securing success. The hard work low, sitting at 3.3 percent. Just a year dressing the court, Eli displayed con- they put in every day is critical, so it ago, the unemployment was 7 percent. viction and character well beyond his is imperative that management en- Mr. Speaker, as we continue to work years. sures they feel both valued and re- on behalf of the American people, I am As Eli mentioned in his statement, spected. hopeful this trend continues. the only reason he was targeted was I want to congratulate everyone at the fact that he was practicing his the St. Cloud Federal Credit Union on f Jewish faith. I commend Eli for stand- their incredible teamwork, and I espe- b 1215 ing tall in the face of violence and cially want to congratulate manage- showing great courage. He is a role ment for creating a great workplace for RUSSIAN CYBER ATTACKS model. their employees. Your company and (Mr. DEUTCH asked and was given f employees will continue to thrive due permission to address the House for 1 to your leadership. Keep up the good FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION minute and to revise and extend his re- work. marks.) (Mr. COSTA asked and was given per- f Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, inaction mission to address the House for 1 from this House leaves us open to Rus- minute and to revise and extend his re- STANDING UP FOR THE AMERICAN sian cyber attacks against our democ- marks.) PEOPLE racy, and the numbers tell the story. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given Sixteen months since Russians at- to speak about one of the most basic permission to address the House for 1 tacked, this House stands mute. Eleven rights that serves as the cornerstone of minute.) months since all four major U.S. intel- our democracy, and that is freedom of Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise ligence agencies confirmed Putin’s di- speech, freedom of expression for all today to let the American people know rect involvement, and we have done Americans guaranteed in the First that my message is standing up for nothing. Amendment in our Bill of Rights. It is hardworking American people; stand- Eight Russians and Trump advisers the freedom of press; it is the freedom ing up for hardworking American peo- met to discuss illegal Russian Govern- of assembly; it is the freedom to peti- ple to have the healthcare that they ment assistance to the Trump cam- tion. deserve and that they have with the paign, 3 hours of face-to-face meetings This morning, I joined with several Affordable Care Act; standing up for between President Trump and Putin, fellow Members of Congress and other the American people so they can have one of those hours with absolutely no Americans to exercise this First equal voting rights and not have a accountability to the American people, Amendment freedom in a demonstra- sham voting rights commission that

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.016 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H5990 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 President Trump has developed; stand- grams, for youth job training pro- versity and became a 2004 research fel- ing up for American people so they can grams, and for adult, older incumbent low of the Clay Mathematics Institute have an investment in jobs and in their job training programs. and a professor at Princeton Univer- communities; standing up for the Incredibly, a few minutes ago, the sity. In 2008, she became a professor at American people against Trump’s partisan Republican budget cut appren- Stanford University. In 2014, Maryam budget; standing up for the American ticeship grants to zero, from 95 million was the first woman ever to be be- people so we can keep Medicaid; stand- from last year to zero. Mr. Speaker, stowed with the most prestigious ing up for the American people so we better skills means better wages and mathematical award, the Fields Medal, can make sure that they have better jobs. We should be investing for her outstanding contributions to healthcare, that they have jobs, that strongly in job training programs so the dynamics and geometry of we don’t cut Medicaid and the safety that people will have a future for them- Riemann surfaces and their moduli net programs that allow us to have selves and their families. spaces. hardworking Americans supporting We should listen to the job creators The Fields Medals are awarded every their families. in this country. We should listen to the 4 years to people aged 40 or younger. people back home, and we should reject f Maryam was an amazing mathemati- this Republican budget which incred- cian, socially engaging, and involved in AWARENESS FOR TYPE 1 ibly turns the clock back so that we the local community. Maryam DIABETES can fill the job openings that the Labor Mirzakhani died last week at the age of (Mr. REED asked and was given per- Department says now total almost 6 40, a tragedy not only for her family mission to address the House for 1 million jobs in this country. Close the and friends but for the additional beau- minute and to revise and extend his re- skills gaps. Invest in job training. tiful mathematics she would have marks.) f given the human race had she been Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today HONORING C.J. AND DAVE blessed with a long career. to raise awareness for the issue of type DUNKLEE f 1 diabetes across America. As co-chair of the Congressional Dia- (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was HONORING MONSIGNOR JOHN betes Caucus on the Republican side given permission to address the House MCSWEENEY for 1 minute.) with my good friend, DIANA DEGETTE, Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. PITTENGER asked and was on the Democratic side, this is an issue today to recognize C.J. and Dave given permission to address the House I care deeply about. We must work to- Dunklee, founders of The Healing Box for 1 minute and to revise and extend gether to find ways to address this dis- Project. Mr. and Mrs. Dunklee are serv- his remarks.) ease to improve the lives of families ing our Nation’s veterans through pro- Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise that are dealing with this each and viding guitar lessons at the Truman today in honor of Monsignor John every day. VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. McSweeney, priest of Charlotte’s St. Mr. Speaker, my family is one of The Healing Box Project came to life Matthew Catholic Church, the largest these families. My son, Will, at 17 years at the Truman VA Hospital a couple of Catholic parish in America, who retires of age, has been fighting this disease 24/ years ago. C.J. and Dave provide gui- this week after more than 40 years of 7, 365 days a year since the age of 4. tars, picks, and lessons to disabled vet- ministry. This young girl, Kennedy, I had the erans in order to help them ease the He was actually the first priest or- honor to meet with and is representing wounds that so many of them are fac- dained in what was then the new Char- my district here in the congressional ing. lotte Diocese back in 1974. Monsignor workshop being put on by Juvenile Di- These weekly lessons provide an out- McSweeney is committed to the prin- abetes Research Foundation. She let for veterans to use the joy of music ciple of servant leadership and of help- showed me the scars on her fingers to heal their souls. Weekly, they pro- ing each member of his parish find where she has to poke her fingers six to vide these lessons for up to 50 veterans. their special God-given role in life and seven times a day, Mr. Speaker, to con- C.J. and Dave provide the fundraising in the church. trol her blood sugar and monitor it on through their 501(c)(3) nonprofit to pay Despite his very public role, he often a regular basis. for the supplies and lessons needed to reminds folks that Jesus is the star of She is a true inspiration to all dia- help this project succeed. St. Matthew, not the priest. Monsignor betics across the Nation and should be I am thankful for their efforts to pro- McSweeney has another motto: ‘‘You an inspiration to each and every one of vide services to our Nation’s heroes never say no to Jesus.’’ us to tackle this disease in a way that who have so graciously given service to And so, still listening to Jesus at age will improve lives for generations to our great country. 75, Monsignor McSweeney is retiring come. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to take from America’s largest Catholic parish f this opportunity to recognize C.J. and to move on to Haiti or Jamaica to live APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS Dave for their efforts on behalf of our among the poor and minister to their BUDGET CUT Nation’s veterans. I am blessed to rep- needs. resent them in Congress and wish them May God bless Monsignor McSweeney (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was continued success with this very spe- in this next phase of ministry. given permission to address the House cial project. for 1 minute and to revise and extend f f his remarks.) b 1230 Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, last HONORING MARYAM MIRZAKHANI AFGHAN ALL-GIRLS ROBOTICS February, President Trump had CEOs (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was TEAM from America’s largest manufacturers given permission to address the House to come and talk about progrowth tax for 1 minute and to revise and extend (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and policies. Instead of talking about taxes, his remarks.) was given permission to address the what they really talked about is the Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise House for 1 minute.) real need out there, which is to close today to honor the life and work of Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- the skills gap in this country and get Maryam Mirzakhani. Maryam was born er, I rise today to congratulate the all- the job training out there so that peo- and raised in Iran where she was the girls robotics team from Afghanistan ple can get hired. first female on Iran’s International for taking home the silver medal at USA Today reported the next day Mathematical Olympiad team, winning this weekend’s FIRST Global Chal- with the headline: ‘‘U.S. factory CEOs gold medals in 1994 and 1995, and was lenge. to Trump: Jobs exist; skills don’t.’’ In the first Iranian woman elected to the I speak on behalf of my colleagues the 2017 budget, the bipartisan budget, National Academy of Sciences. who travel on our annual bipartisan Congress listened, and we appropriated She moved to the United States to trip to Afghanistan when I say that robust funding for apprenticeship pro- attend graduate school at Harvard Uni- these girls are the embodiment of our

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They beat out teams from Mex- MOTING CROSS-BORDER ENERGY I want to echo the sentiments of Af- ico, Central America, and the Carib- INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PRO- ghanistan’s First Lady and say to the VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF bean. girls, ‘‘Saar Bolan demoom kar deen,’’ H.R. 218, KING COVE ROAD LAND literally, ‘‘You make us hold our heads I particularly want to congratulate EXCHANGE ACT; AND FOR up high.’’ We are proud of you. Natalie Day, who was named MVP, OTHER PURPOSES Mr. Speaker, it is important to re- with a tournament double-double aver- Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, by direc- member that, when these girls were age, 18.6 points and 11 rebounds per tion of the Committee on Rules, I call born, women were not allowed to get game. up House Resolution 454 and ask for its an education in Afghanistan. Now, be- Good luck to the Virgin Islands wom- immediate consideration. cause of the bravery of these girls and en’s team at the FIBA Women’s The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- the tireless efforts of their teachers, AmeriCup 2017 in Buenos Aires, Argen- lows: the rest of the world can now see how tina. We are rooting for you. H. RES. 454 remarkable Afghan women truly are. Resolved, That at any time after adoption Congratulations on your remarkable I also want to congratulate another of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant achievement. Virgin Islander, Rakeem Christmas, to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the f who, for the last 2 years, has played House resolved into the Committee of the center for the NBA’s Indiana Pacers. Whole House on the state of the Union for CHIEF JAMES CARMODY, WYO- consideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to pro- MING, MICHIGAN POLICE DE- I want to thank Rakeem for return- vide for Federal and State agency coordina- PARTMENT, MICHIGAN POLICE ing home to St. Croix repeatedly and tion in the approval of certain authoriza- CHIEF OF THE YEAR hosting a series of youth events, and tions under the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill (Mr. HUIZENGA asked and was given for opening a basketball court funded shall be dispensed with. All points of order permission to address the House for 1 by his foundation for the Frederiksted against consideration of the bill are waived. minute and to revise and extend his re- Boys and Girls Club. He and other ath- General debate shall be confined to the bill marks.) letes will coach basketball camps on and shall not exceed one hour equally di- Mr. HUIZENGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise St. Thomas and St. Croix this week, vided and controlled by the chair and rank- today to congratulate a humble public with the highlight of an all-star com- ing minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate servant and someone, frankly, I am petition on St. Croix’s Educational the bill shall be considered for amendment proud to call a friend, Chief James Complex. under the five-minute rule. It shall be in Carmody of the Wyoming, Michigan, Finally, to the Hillsiders, who host order to consider as an original bill for the Police Department, who was recently purpose of amendment under the five-minute their annual picnic this weekend, named Michigan Police Chief of the rule an amendment in the nature of a sub- thank you so much for continuing the Year. stitute consisting of the text of Rules Com- Jim Carmody began his career in 1975 tradition of the Hillsiders of Christian- mittee Print 115-28. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as as a police officer in Port Huron, sted. I will be there to celebrate with you as we remember culture and fam- read. All points of order against that amend- Michigan, where he rose to the rank of ment in the nature of a substitute are deputy chief. In 2006, Jim made the de- ily, united in pride and hope. waived. No amendment to that amendment cision to join the Wyoming Police De- in the nature of a substitute shall be in order partment as chief and call west Michi- f except those printed in part A of the report gan home. of the Committee on Rules accompanying Chief Carmody has led the charge to RISING MEDICAL PREMIUMS this resolution. Each such amendment may strengthen the relationship between be offered only in the order printed in the re- port, may be offered only by a Member des- police officers and the community that (Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee asked and was given permission to address ignated in the report, shall be considered as they serve, while providing the resi- read, shall be debatable for the time speci- dents of Wyoming, Michigan, with top- the House for 1 minute and to revise fied in the report equally divided and con- notch law enforcement. and extend his remarks.) trolled by the proponent and an opponent, Chief Carmody’s relentless commit- Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. shall not be subject to amendment, and shall ment to public safety doesn’t end Speaker, 2 days ago The Washington not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of there. He also chairs the Michigan Po- Times published a chart from the De- lice Chiefs’ Traffic Safety Committee the Whole. All points of order against such partment of Health and Human Serv- amendments are waived. At the conclusion and was recently appointed to serve on ices showing that medical premiums of consideration of the bill for amendment the Governor’s Traffic Safety Commis- went up 116 percent last year in Ari- the Committee shall rise and report the bill sion. zona, 69 percent in Oklahoma, 63 per- to the House with such amendments as may Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Second have been adopted. Any Member may de- cent in my home State of Tennessee, 59 District of Michigan, I congratulate mand a separate vote in the House on any Chief Carmody on being named the top percent in Minnesota, 58 percent in amendment adopted in the Committee of the Michigan Police Chief for 2016. We Alaska, and on and on and on. Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the thank him for his 42—and keep count- President Obama promised, if we nature of a substitute made in order as origi- nal text. The previous question shall be con- ing—years of service to Michigan and would pass his healthcare bill, that sidered as ordered on the bill and amend- to our Nation. people could keep their plans, yet mil- ments thereto to final passage without inter- f lions were forced onto ObamaCare be- vening motion except one motion to recom- CONGRATULATING VIRGIN IS- cause either their premiums went up mit with or without instructions. too high or they lost their insurance SEC. 2. At any time after adoption of this LANDS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to TEAM, AND THANKING RAKEEM altogether. He promised that the aver- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House CHRISTMAS AND THE age family would save $2,500 a year. It resolved into the Committee of the Whole CHIRSTIANSTED HILLSIDERS has been almost impossible to find any House on the state of the Union for consider- family that has saved that $2,500. ation of the bill (H.R. 2883) to establish a (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given more uniform, transparent, and modern permission to address the House for 1 ObamaCare has been great: great in process to authorize the construction, con- minute and to revise and extend her re- making healthcare unaffordable for al- nection, operation, and maintenance of marks.) most every family in America. international border-crossing facilities for

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.021 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H5992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 the import and export of oil and natural gas port equally divided and controlled by the Review of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, is and the transmission of electricity. The first proponent and an opponent, shall not be sub- sponsored by my colleague, Mr. FLORES reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. ject to amendment, and shall not be subject of Texas. All points of order against consideration of to a demand for division of the question in the bill are waived. General debate shall be the House or in the Committee of the Whole. b 1245 confined to the bill and shall not exceed one All points of order against such amendments This bill reinforces the Federal En- hour equally divided and controlled by the are waived. At the conclusion of consider- ergy Regulatory Commission’s role as chair and ranking minority member of the ation of the bill for amendment the Com- Committee on Energy and Commerce. After mittee shall rise and report the bill to the the lead agency for siting interstate general debate the bill shall be considered House with such amendments as may have natural gas pipelines by directing it to for amendment under the five-minute rule. been adopted. Any Member may demand a identify and invite all agencies consid- In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a separate vote in the House on any amend- ering an aspect of an application to es- substitute recommended by the Committee ment adopted in the Committee of the Whole tablish a schedule for concurrent re- on Energy and Commerce now printed in the to the bill or to the amendment in the na- views, and to impose deadlines for final bill, it shall be in order to consider as an ture of a substitute made in order as original original bill for the purpose of amendment decisions. text. The previous question shall be consid- Recent advancements in energy ex- under the five-minute rule an amendment in ered as ordered on the bill and amendments the nature of a substitute consisting of the thereto to final passage without intervening ploration have allowed companies to text of Rules Committee Print 115-29. That motion except one motion to recommit with tap into previously inaccessible nat- amendment in the nature of a substitute or without instructions. ural gas reserves, leading to a dramatic shall be considered as read. All points of SEC. 4. It shall be in order at any time on increase in domestic production. The order against that amendment in the nature the legislative day of July 20, 2017, for the increased supply has lowered energy of a substitute are waived. No amendment to Speaker to entertain motions that the House costs and increased demand for natural that amendment in the nature of a sub- suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 stitute shall be in order except those printed gas. of rule XV, relating to the bill (H.R. 2825) to As a result, current U.S. pipelines are in part B of the report of the Committee on amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to Rules accompanying this resolution. Each make certain improvements in the laws ad- now operating near capacity, making such amendment may be offered only in the ministered by the Secretary of Homeland Se- new pipelines necessary to deliver gas order printed in the report, may be offered curity, and for other purposes. to consumers across the Nation, espe- only by a Member designated in the report, SEC. 5. The Committee on Appropriations cially to those in the Northeast and shall be considered as read, shall be debat- may, at any time before 5 p.m. on Friday, Midwest, where demand for energy is able for the time specified in the report July 21, 2017, file privileged reports to ac- equally divided and controlled by the pro- high, but where they lack the infra- company measures making appropriations structure to deliver domestic natural ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. to amendment, and shall not be subject to a gas. Additionally, due to its abundance demand for division of the question in the The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. POE and affordability, many manufacturers House or in the Committee of the Whole. All of Texas). The gentlewoman from Wyo- are beginning to rely on natural gas as points of order against such amendments are ming is recognized for 1 hour. a primary fuel. waived. At the conclusion of consideration of Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, for the Unfortunately, the permitting proc- the bill for amendment the Committee shall purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- ess for new pipelines is arduous and un- rise and report the bill to the House with tomary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman such amendments as may have been adopted. necessarily burdensome. Currently, Any Member may demand a separate vote in from New York (Ms. SLAUGHTER), pend- when siting a pipeline project, multiple the House on any amendment adopted in the ing which I yield myself such time as I permits are required, including permits Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the may consume. During consideration of under the Clean Water Act, the Endan- amendment in the nature of a substitute this resolution, all time yielded is for gered Species Act, and the Clean Air made in order as original text. The previous the purpose of debate only. Act, for example. According to the question shall be considered as ordered on GENERAL LEAVE the bill and amendments thereto to final Government Accountability Office, the passage without intervening motion except Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask average processing time from pre-filing one motion to recommit with or without in- unanimous consent that all Members to certification for interstate natural structions. have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- gas pipelines has been 558 days. We can- SEC. 3. At any time after adoption of this tend their remarks. not afford to wait that long, Mr. resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Speaker. clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House objection to the request of the gentle- It is critical that we expand and mod- resolved into the Committee of the Whole woman from Wyoming? House on the state of the Union for consider- ernize our Nation’s pipeline infrastruc- ation of the bill (H.R. 218) to provide for the There was no objection. ture to ensure the access to affordable exchange of Federal land and non-Federal Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in energy and affordable prices for con- land in the State of Alaska for the construc- support of House Resolution 454, which sumers across the country. In order to tion of a road between King Cove and Cold provides a structured rule for the con- do this, we simply must promote time- Bay. The first reading of the bill shall be dis- sideration of H.R. 2910, the Promoting ly and efficient reviews as well as co- pensed with. All points of order against con- Interagency Coordination for Review of ordination among Federal, State, and sideration of the bill are waived. General de- Natural Gas Pipelines Act; H.R. 2883, local regulators. This bill accomplishes bate shall be confined to the bill and shall the Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- not exceed one hour equally divided and con- these goals, and I support its passage. trolled by the chair and ranking minority frastructure Act; and H.R. 218, the King The rule we are discussing today also member of the Committee on Natural Re- Cove Road Land Exchange Act. provides for consideration of H.R. 2883, sources. After general debate the bill shall be Mr. Speaker, our domestic energy in- the Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- considered for amendment under the five- dustry has suffered greatly over the frastructure Act, sponsored by the gen- minute rule. It shall be in order to consider last 8 years under outdated regulations tleman from Oklahoma (Mr. MULLIN). as an original bill for the purpose of amend- and burdensome bureaucratic red tape This bill creates a uniform and trans- ment under the five-minute rule an amend- that have prohibited growth and inno- parent process to authorize the con- ment in the nature of a substitute consisting vation. Today’s rule allows for consid- struction, connection, operation, and of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-27. That amendment in the nature of a sub- eration of two very important bills maintenance of international transfers stitute shall be considered as read. All points that will provide clear and transparent of oil, natural gas, and electricity im- of order against that amendment in the na- policies for our pipeline permitting ports and exports. ture of a substitute are waived. No amend- processes, making them more efficient The bill directs the Federal Energy ment to that amendment in the nature of a and effective so that we can fully real- Regulatory Commission to review substitute shall be in order except those ize the North American energy boom; cross-border oil and natural gas pipe- printed in part C of the report of the Com- create American jobs; grow our econ- lines and the Department of Energy to mittee on Rules accompanying this resolu- omy; and strengthen our relations with review cross-border electric trans- tion. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may our largest energy trading partners, mission facilities, requiring the rel- be offered only by a Member designated in Canada and Mexico. evant official to issue a certificate of the report, shall be considered as read, shall The first bill, H.R. 2910, the Pro- crossing, unless it is found not to be in be debatable for the time specified in the re- moting Interagency Coordination for the public interest.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:46 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.003 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5993 Recent advances in technology, Mr. and pass through sensitive and Native mandated project reviews. So this bill Speaker, have dramatically increased lands and important aquifers. And, as is a solution in search of a problem. our ability to harness our vast natural we all know, pipelines leak. Third, H.R. 218 revives an ill-advised resources, but the current ad hoc per- That is why there is currently a rig- proposal to build a road to the Izembek mitting process has inhibited energy orous Federal review process that National Wildlife Refuge and its world- producers from exporting American- takes into account the impact of these class wetlands. made energy to our international trad- projects on the environment and the This proposal has been, as pointed ing partners and has significantly de- communities along their route. out for a number of decades, rejected layed recent proposals, such as the Today, in order to construct an oil by multiple State and Federal agencies Keystone XL pipeline. pipeline, a natural gas pipeline, or an on numerous occasions over the past 30 The value of energy traded between electrical transmission line that years. It has been exhaustively studied the United States and its North Amer- crosses the U.S. border with Canada or time and time again, and, every single ican neighbors exceeded $140 billion in Mexico, a Presidential permit must time, the results have been clear. The 2015, with $100 billion in U.S. energy first be obtained, as well as additional road is not the most viable option for imports, and over $40 billion in exports. approvals from the Federal Energy the residents of King Cove and would We simply cannot afford to gamble our Regulatory Commission—FERC—the do irreparable damage to the refuge. energy security and competitiveness on Department of Energy, or the Depart- Yet the majority is ignoring three an inefficient permitting process. ment of Defense, depending on the type decades of expert analysis and public Today’s rule, Mr. Speaker, also al- of pipeline. input in an effort to green light this lows for consideration of H.R. 218, the This review process helps us to un- damaging road through a congression- King Cove Road Land Exchange Act, derstand the environmental impact of ally designated wilderness area. More sponsored by the gentleman from Alas- these projects and it allows commu- efficient and viable options exist, in- ka (Mr. YOUNG). This bill authorizes an nities and landowners along the route cluding the addition of a heliport and equal value land exchange to facilitate to weigh in with their concerns. All of construction of a new airport, which the construction of an 11-mile road this helps to keep communities safe we should be focusing on because a linking the remote city of King Cove from hazardous substances that, if road is the wrong approach. and the city of Cold Bay, which has a spilled or ignited, could have cata- Mr. Speaker, we all know this, but I modern airport. The State of Alaska strophic consequences. Yet the major- think we do need to be reminded from will transfer approximately 43,000 acres ity is proposing this measure to se- time to time that we are the stewards to the Department of the Interior to verely limit that rigorous review. of our environment and this planet and add to the Izembek National Wildlife The bill effectively exempts these the land only while we are alive. None Refuge in return for 206 acres of Fed- massive projects from environmental of us ever really own it. We do, how- eral lands to build the road. and safety review under the National ever, have an obligation to protect it, This road is critical, Mr. Speaker, be- Environmental Policy Act. It narrows care for it, and make sure that it exists cause harsh winter conditions make the approval process and environ- for future generations. These bills fail transporting individuals in the remote mental review to just the ‘‘cross-border that test. King Cove community of nearly 1,000 segment’’ of projects that physically Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of people dangerous and sometimes fatal: cross the border with Canada or Mexico my time. gale-force winds ground planes and pre- rather than, presently, the entire Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 vent sea travel; evacuations can take trans-boundary project. So inside the minutes to the gentleman from Alaska days; and the hovercraft terminal and United States, anything goes. (Mr. YOUNG), my friend and colleague, medical facility that Congress tempo- Instead of requiring an agency to af- and the sponsor of H.R. 218. rarily provided funds for, in lieu of land firmatively find a project is in the pub- (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska asked and was for the road, ceased operation in 2010. lic interest, the bill also places a bur- given permission to revise and extend The King Cove community has been den of proof on the opponents of the his remarks.) denied proper hospital care and access project to show that it is not in the Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I to essential emergency services since public interest. If that wasn’t bad listened to people on the other side. they began fighting for this road 40 enough, the legislation would also give This is a good rule. I want to com- years ago, and that, Mr. Speaker, is un- new life to the controversial projects pliment the Rules Committee. acceptable. that have already been denied, for very It is crucially important to recognize Ensuring these folks have ground good reason, by allowing permits to be that this is an issue that means lives: transportation options for accessing resubmitted under this sham process. 19 people have died out of that commu- the regional hub at Cold Bay, espe- Second, H.R. 2910 would supercharge nity of King Cove—mothers, children, cially during harsh winters, is vital to the natural gas pipeline approval proc- husbands, brothers, uncles, and aunts— the safety of this community in emer- ess, putting private property rights in because they didn’t have a road. gency situations. jeopardy and hindering important envi- We passed legislation similar to this Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I encourage ronmental reviews. in 2009 that granted a land exchange— support for the rule for these impor- The bill gives the Federal Energy and was a massive land exchange—of tant bills, and I reserve the balance of Regulatory Commission almost com- 43,000 acres for 260 acres from the State my time. plete authority and severely limits the of Alaska to construct this road. I Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I input of expert entities tasked with think that is a fair exchange for an 11- yield myself such time as I may con- protecting the environment, our nat- mile road—single lane, gravel cov- sume, and I thank the gentlewoman ural resources, and public health. ered—just so they have access to save from Wyoming for yielding me the cus- Mr. Speaker, I want to remind those lives. tomary 30 minutes. watching today just how streamlined Those who speak against it have Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us the natural gas pipeline approval proc- never experienced the wind that howls today would put some of our most sen- ess already is. The Federal Energy Reg- through that area when you try to land sitive lands at risk and limit the voices ulatory Commission is basically a rub- a plane or take off, you have a sick per- of experts, all to further construction ber-stamp entity. It almost never de- son with you, and you crash. Or go of dangerous projects that could harm nies a pipeline project. On average, 88 across the bay when waves are 30 feet local communities. percent of projects are approved within high, and the evacuation of those ill First, H.R. 2883 undermines the Na- 1 year, and then we think about the people to an area that is only 11 miles tional Environmental Policy Act and consequences later. away on an unfinished road and they tips the scales in favor of massive, con- In fact, FERC officials have testified die. Human beings, Alaskan constitu- troversial oil and gas pipeline and elec- that what is mostly slowing down the ents, that have medical aid only 600 tric transmission projects. Trans- applications is that the applicants miles away and stopped by 11 miles boundary projects like this often travel themselves fail to submit the necessary that is not allowed because supposedly for hundreds of miles, last for decades, information to perform congressionally there is a better way. And there is no

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It should be thank the ranking member and spokes- forcement against countries that cheat built. I am hoping this body recognizes man for the other side. our trade laws. that lives are important and recognize Before I give my remarks, I don’t The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the fact that this road doesn’t disturb think this is an either/or proposition, time of the gentleman has expired. any of the wildlife. It is ironic that Mr. Speaker. Some of the things that Ms. SLAUGHTER. I yield an addi- they will say it is going to disturb the my friend from Alaska just talked tional 2 minutes to the gentleman. geese that live off of eelgrass. The clos- about make sense. There is nothing Mr. PASCRELL. I encourage my col- est road that comes to this one bay is more essential than life. But this is a leagues to look at it. So let’s stop subsidizing companies 11 miles away—11 miles. And the same bill that has been put in with other that ship jobs overseas and start bring- area as this wildlife range has miles of bills as well. So I rise in opposition to ing jobs back to our shores. It doesn’t road in it already, miles of road al- the rule, Mr. Speaker. get much simpler than that, Mr. ready in place. One of those roads al- This week, the Ways and Means Sub- committee on Trade held our first Speaker. ready in place goes right by the lagoon This is not a new idea. President hearing of the year, which was on where the tourists go watch the geese. Obama and Democrats in Congress NAFTA. You would think, from the Now, why can’t a tourist go by an have raised this bill for years. The Re- President’s rhetoric on trade, that area and watch the geese and it doesn’t publican House has blocked our bill at many on the other side in Congress disturb them, but if someone is sick, every turn. Senator STABENOW of would be focused on creating good-pay- dying, in a bus, ambulance, car, or Michigan leads this bill in the Senate, truck, that is going to disturb the ing, middle-class jobs and boosting our where it cleared a procedural vote in geese? manufacturing base. You would think 2014, 93–7. This is a nonsense argument by envi- that. But, instead, we are here debat- President Trump has declared this ronmental communities around this ing a bill, a number of bills, that are an week Made In America Week. I chal- Nation that want to put a stop to any- assault on private property rights and lenge you today to stop the small talk thing that benefits mankind and save the environment in the name of cor- and put your money where your mouth the wildlife, say from New York or San porate profit and expediency. is. Take up and pass this bill to stand Francisco, and don’t know what they Lo, what happened in 1923 that led to up for American manufacturing and are talking about. a change in our Tax Code when we the workers here at home who need it. tried to privatize public property and b 1300 I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on the previous public resources. It was the biggest question so we can bring up the Bring My job is to protect my people. This scandal of the 20th century. Jobs Home Act and start bringing jobs is not going to cost the taxpayers a Where are the jobs that were sup- back to the United States. nickel. This is going to be a project posed to be coming back from overseas Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield that is well done, and it will not dis- under this administration? Where are myself such time as I may consume. turb the wildlife they are so-called try- the higher middle class wages? Where I share my colleague’s dedication to ing to protect. are the policies coming from this Con- job creation, and what we know is that So I ask my colleagues on this floor gress that support workers and their the kind of job creation we need in this to think about humanity. Think about families? Nation can only come with access to that person, be it your mother, your The majority of Americans, Mr. reliable, affordable sources of energy. daughter, your son, your aunt, your Speaker, agree that keeping United Our fossil fuels in this country are a uncle, your brother, and you would States jobs from moving overseas national treasure, and these bills that want to see them die because they are should be a top priority. Yet, despite are being considered under this rule trying to protect a goose? the empty promises made by this today are bills that would help to Shame on you. Shame on those who President, the flow of jobs overseas has streamline the regulatory process. vote against this bill, saying: This is not stopped by any barometer. We have been, Mr. Speaker, really more important—I live in New York or This administration has awarded facing a war on fossil fuels during the California. This goose is more impor- government contracts to companies course of the last 8 years. We have seen tant than human life. that continue to offshore our jobs. these industries targeted, completely I think it is time we use a little sense Think about that. Our tax money is unfairly targeted, based on some no- in this body, a little understanding. still going to corporate America that tion that, by shutting down our fossil Let’s build this road. Let’s pass this sends jobs overseas to help those com- fuel industry, we are somehow going to bill. panies send jobs overseas. Now, if that be able to continue to have economic Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I makes any sense, I will listen to the ra- growth. We have seen the environ- yield myself such time as I may con- tionale. mental officials of the previous admin- sume. We don’t stop companies from istration even admit before this body If we defeat the previous question, I offshoring American jobs by holding that things like the Clean Power Plan will offer an amendment to the rule to rallies. We do it by making good pol- would result, if fully implemented, in a bring up Representative PASCRELL of icy, an exercise this administration negligible impact on the environment. New Jersey’s Bring Jobs Home Act, and this majority-led Congress have re- So, again, I think that it is impor- H.R. 685. This bill will close the tax fused to engage in. If they want to tant to recognize that it is at the cen- loophole that rewards companies from change that, they can start right now. ter of the agenda that we are pushing moving jobs overseas, while providing a Under current law, when companies forward, frankly, with historic progress tax credit to companies that move jobs move overseas, we give them a tax in this Congress to begin to generate back to the United States. break for the cost—a tax break. That is the kind of economic growth that we Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- the law. really need to get back on track. sent to insert the text of my amend- We need to stop offshoring now. The We have been stagnant now for 8 ment in the RECORD, along with extra- Congress can defeat the previous ques- years. We have seen overreach from the neous material, immediately prior to tion and bring up the Bring Jobs Home Federal Government. We have seen a the vote on the previous question. Act. This bill eliminates this tax de- situation in which companies, indus- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. duction and gives a tax credit of up to try, individuals, and small businesses MITCHELL). Is there objection to the re- 20 percent of the cost to United States are strangled by regulatory red tape.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.025 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5995 No one is suggesting that there It is shocking for the American peo- desire so much and that we know we shouldn’t be oversight. No one is sug- ple to learn that we have a Tax Code, need. gesting that there shouldn’t be envi- as Mr. PASCRELL outlined, that gives a Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the ronmental review, but what we know is tax break to companies that ship gentleman from Iowa (Mr. KING). we have got to streamline it. American jobs overseas, exactly the op- Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I am We cannot be in a position where bu- posite of what it should be if we are privileged to be recognized by the gen- reaucrats—and, frankly, it is often really concerned about creating good- tlewoman from Wyoming, and I rise in unelected bureaucrats in Washington, paying jobs here in our own country. support of this combined rule that we D.C.—impose absolutely unattainable So defeating the previous question have here. restrictions, impose rules that our in- means we could take up the stop I thought it was important that I dustry can’t meet and prevent us from offshoring now legislation, which speak to some of the provisions that being able to have access to our own would get rid of this nonsensical provi- are in the underlying bill and also the energy sources. Again, it is that reli- sion in our Tax Code. provisions that are not in the under- able, affordable energy that will allow When you go out there and talk to lying bill. our economy to grow and bring back constituents, you say: One of the rea- b 1315 the jobs that the gentleman says, and sons we can’t keep good manufacturing I would characterize this rule, that is to which I agree, are so important for jobs here in America is because we the rule for the reauthorization of the this Nation. incentivize, we use some of your tax Department of Homeland Security—it Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the dollars to incentivize companies to is actually the authorization. It has gentleman from Texas (Mr. WILLIAMS). ship those jobs overseas. It makes no never been authorized in that fashion Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, I would sense. before—the authorization of Homeland like to take this time to speak on be- So how about, during ‘‘Make It in Security after 15 years. I think that it half of H.R. 2910, Promoting Inter- America’’ Week, rather than just using does a lot of good things in that it lays agency Coordination for Review of Nat- that phrase, as the President has done, out a definition and frames the duties ural Gas Pipelines Act, and the poten- let’s do something that will actually of the Department of Homeland Secu- tial impact it could have on our Na- help promote making things in this rity broadly and pretty closely in their tion. country—I know, probably a chal- entirety. Right now, the Federal Energy Regu- lenging concept for the President, who There are some things that are miss- latory Commission, or FERC, is the does his manufacturing overseas, not ing from this that I would like to have lead agency for coordinating required in the United States. plugged into this reauthorization lan- reviews and authorizations for inter- Let’s take a bold step today. Remove guage. However, I believe the goal was, state natural gas pipelines. In order to that provision of the Tax Code, and all along, to draft a piece of reauthor- start a pipeline project, you need mul- have a Tax Code provision that actu- ization language that would be, I will tiple permits from a variety of plat- ally incentivizes creating jobs in our say, compatible to both sides of the forms as well as coordination from own country and giving tax credits to aisle and without particular dissent. Federal, State, and local governments. companies that create jobs in America. Therefore, we have a piece of legisla- As history has shown us time and What a novel idea. tion that isn’t as impactful as I would time again, a multistep approval proc- I urge my colleagues to defeat the like, and yet it is here on the floor ess just does not work. Mixing three previous question so that we can take under suspension with the idea that we different levels of government has and this piece of legislation up, and perhaps can move this along and frame the De- always will be a recipe for total dis- it will then encourage my colleagues partment of Homeland Security’s du- aster. It makes for unnecessary delays on the other side of the aisle to move ties in the fashion that is here. that are caused by too many cooks in forward on a number of bills that are I don’t object to the provisions that the kitchen. part of the Democratic Make It in are in the authorization language that I fully support my friend and col- America agenda to help rebuild Amer- exists, but I would point out that it league Representative BILL FLORES’ ican manufacturing and put people sets the stage, and now there is an bill that will promote more timely and back to work in good-paying jobs. agreement that has been reached efficient reviews. We need to strength- Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield through a number of entities, including en FERC’s lead agency role that it was myself such time as I may consume. the White House, the DOJ, the DHS, designed to create accountability and I understand that my colleagues on and I understand from our leadership transparency. the other side of the aisle don’t want to and others, that soon there will be the Overall, this bill will encourage more talk about energy. They don’t want to piece of legislation that we refer to as timely and efficient reviews and keep talk about fossil fuels. They don’t want Davis-Oliver. energy prices affordable for all Ameri- to talk about how important these are In Davis-Oliver, we actually have the cans. Mr. Speaker, I urge all my col- to the economy. enforcement provisions that are nec- leagues to support this rule and the un- I would propose, Mr. Speaker, maybe essary to restore the respect for the derlying bill. what we should do is turn out the rule of law, and especially the domestic In God we trust. lights in this Chamber. Maybe we enforcement of our immigration laws. Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I ought to turn off the air conditioning, We are setting the stage for that and yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Mr. Speaker, and we could have the de- clearing the path for that with this Rhode Island (Mr. CICILLINE). bate in the dark, which is where we rule on the legislation that will pass, I Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I thank would be, frankly, if we followed the believe, under suspension. the gentlewoman for yielding. energy policies in the approach of our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The I rise in opposition to the rule and colleagues on the other side of the time of the gentleman has expired. urge my colleagues to defeat the pre- aisle. Ms. CHENEY. I yield an additional 1 vious question so that we can take up These bills are hugely important, Mr. minute to the gentleman. the legislation that has just been out- Speaker, to ensure that we are able to Mr. KING of Iowa. The provisions lined by Mr. PASCRELL. continue to get access to the energy that are necessary that I would point There is no more responsibility that that we need; and it is crucially impor- out to the body, Mr. Speaker, are this: we have than creating good-paying jobs tant that we not skip over the burden The number one most important is for the American people; and this is, that has been caused by the Federal this: We only have 5,000 ICE agents for after all, according to President Government, by the regulatory burden 50 States and territories. They are Trump, ‘‘Make It in America’’ Week, we have been feeling, and that we take spread so thin they can’t possibly en- which, in fact, is a centerpiece of the action, as is our responsibility, to force immigration law. We need that Democratic agenda. We have a number begin to help to roll back that over- number tripled. That is 10,000 ICE of bills that are designed to help rein- reach, to begin to help to provide some agents. That is the most important vigorate and strengthen American relief so that we can, in fact, get the component of this to have the officers manufacturing. jobs back that our colleagues say they to bring that enforcement.

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RES. 454 OFFERED BY Mr. Speaker, I make these points so immigration issues and taken impor- MS. SLAUGHTER that the body can anticipate what is tant action in terms of passing legisla- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- coming down the pike. I intend to sup- tion to end human trafficking. lowing new sections: port the rule and the underlying bills, I am very proud, as a member of the SEC 6. Immediately upon adoption of this and I intend to be here on the floor ad- Armed Services Committee, of the resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to vocating all of the components of work that we have done to pass the Na- clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House tional Defense Authorization Act to resolved into the Committee of the Whole Davis-Oliver, also including the compo- House on the state of the Union for consider- nents I have articulated here today. begin to rebuild our military and get ation of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the In- Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the oppor- the military the resources it needs so ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage do- tunity to address the House. that it can defend us against a growing mestic insourcing and discourage foreign Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, the array of threats and a very complex outsourcing. The first reading of the bill American people may be scratching array of enemies across the Nation. shall be dispensed with. All points of order their heads wondering why, with every- We have also, Mr. Speaker, taken im- against consideration of the bill are waived. thing going on in the world, we are portant steps using the congressional General debate shall be confined to the bill prioritizing bills that put our environ- review action process to repeal regula- and shall not exceed one hour equally di- vided and controlled by the chair and rank- ment at risk—bills the Senate may tions put in place over the last 8 years ing minority member of the Committee on never take up. that have been damaging to our indus- Ways and Means. After general debate the Let me remind them that the major- try, to individuals, to small businesses bill shall be considered for amendment under ity is just doing the bidding of an ad- all across the Nation. the five-minute rule. All points of order ministration that has shown a com- We have been historically productive, against provisions in the bill are waived. At plete disregard for air, water, and land. and it may be that our colleagues on the conclusion of consideration of the bill for The administration has already pro- the other side of the aisle don’t agree amendment the Committee shall rise and re- posed a budget that would slash the with the steps that we have taken, but port the bill to the House with such amend- it is simply not accurate to say we ments as may have been adopted. The pre- Environmental Protection Agency by vious question shall be considered as ordered 32 percent. This would harm not only aren’t focusing on what is important. on the bill and amendments thereto to final conservation and climate efforts, but We are focusing on those issues that passage without intervening motion except thousands of jobs nationwide. matter most to the men and women one motion to recommit with or without in- As a microbiologist, I know firsthand across this Nation that will begin to structions. If the Committee of the Whole the importance of science in our legis- make sure we can keep everybody safe, rises and reports that it has come to no reso- lative process, yet the majority has re- begin to make sure we can defend our- lution on the bill, then on the next legisla- fused to give science and facts their selves, begin the process of reforming tive day the House shall, immediately after rightful place in policy debates that we our outdated and burdensome tax code, the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of have. as well, Mr. Speaker, as ensuring we the Whole for further consideration of the From drastically reducing funding bring back the kind of economic bill. for the Environmental Protection growth we know we need and fixing our SEC. 7. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Agency, and by discrediting climate healthcare system. apply to the consideration of H.R. 685. change, to attempting to eliminate These bills that we are debating safeguards for our genetic privacy, the today, the rule for these bills, are part THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT majority and this administration have of that process. I want to thank my IT REALLY MEANS worked hand in hand to ruthlessly roll colleagues, Mr. FLORES, Mr. MULLIN, This vote, the vote on whether to order the back the scientific advancements that and Mr. YOUNG, for their hard work on previous question on a special rule, is not we have made. this legislation. merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- dering the previous question is a vote It is shameful that we are here today In Wyoming, which is one of our Na- against the Republican majority agenda and considering bills that would silence ex- tion’s largest energy-producing States, a vote to allow the Democratic minority to perts and risk the health and safety of we know how important it is that we offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about our communities. work to develop our domestic energy what the House should be debating. Mr. Speaker, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote on resources. We know the technology Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the the previous question on the rule and that has been available that has helped House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- the bills, and I yield back the balance us do that, that has helped us begin to, scribes the vote on the previous question on of my time. for the first time ever, have energy the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the consideration of the subject before the House Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield independence that has really helped us being made by the Member in charge.’’ To myself such time as I may consume. begin to have the kind of economic defeat the previous question is to give the I am proud to be here, and I am proud growth we need. opposition a chance to decide the subject be- of the agenda that we have taken up We cannot depend just on that tech- fore the House. Cannon cites the Speaker’s under the Republican leadership in this nology. We also have got to improve ruling of January 13, 1920, to the effect that Congress. We are indeed doing the im- the permitting process, Mr. Speaker. ‘‘the refusal of the House to sustain the de- portant work that the people sent us Improving the pipeline permitting mand for the previous question passes the here to do. process by promoting the kind of time- control of the resolution to the opposition’’ So far, just a list of some of the ly review, supporting interagency co- in order to offer an amendment. On March 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- things that we have done in the first ordination, and creating a new and fered a rule resolution. The House defeated few months of this Congress: We have streamlined system for safety that will the previous question and a member of the taken the first step in our obligation to help us to transport our energy exports opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, repeal and replace ObamaCare, a sys- and imports are all crucial steps in our asking who was entitled to recognition. tem that is absolutely failing, that is ability to ensure affordable energy and Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: causing rising premiums. It is causing economic growth. ‘‘The previous question having been refused, people to lose their insurance all across The other bill that we are consid- the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- the Nation, a system that will collapse ering under this rule, Mr. Speaker, gerald, who had asked the gentleman to yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to if we don’t fix it. We, the House Repub- H.R. 218, will provide a desperately the first recognition.’’ licans, have taken important steps in needed road, as you heard my colleague The Republican majority may say ‘‘the order to begin the repeal and replace Mr. YOUNG explain, to improve the vote on the previous question is simply a process of ObamaCare. safety and well-being of the residents vote on whether to proceed to an immediate

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Here’s as the Origination Clause, the House of Rep- that President Trump asked him to ‘‘let go’’ how the Republicans describe the previous resentatives has the sole authority to ini- of an investigation into former National Se- question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- tiate legislation that raises revenue for the curity Advisor Michael Flynn’s business ties though it is generally not possible to amend national government, and the Committee on to Russia; the rule because the majority Member con- Ways and Means is considering a comprehen- Whereas, President Trump stated on May trolling the time will not yield for the pur- sive reform of the Tax Code; 11, 2017, that he had decided that he was pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Whereas, President Donald J. Trump holds going to fire Comey because of ‘‘this Russia sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- interests as the sole or principal owner in ap- thing’’; vious question on the rule. . . . When the proximately 500 separate business entities, Whereas, at the G-20 Hamburg summit on motion for the previous question is defeated, and the President’s tax plan proposes to cut July 7, 2017, President Trump took a more control of the time passes to the Member the corporate tax from 35 percent to 15 per- than 2 hour closed-door meeting with Presi- who led the opposition to ordering the pre- cent, applicable to many of these entities; dent Vladimir Putin, after which he claimed vious question. That Member, because he Whereas, against the advice of ethics at- that he ‘‘strongly pressed’’ President Putin then controls the time, may offer an amend- torneys and the nonpartisan Office of Gov- on Russian interference in U.S. elections and ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of ernment Ethics, the President has refused to that it is ‘‘time to move forward’’; amendment.’’ divest his ownership stake in his businesses, Whereas, on June 9, 2016, then-Candidate In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House has instead placed his assets in a trust which Trump’s son, Donald Trump, Jr., then- of Representatives, the subchapter titled is run by his adult children, and the Presi- Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort, ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal dent can withdraw profits from his trust at and Trump son-in-law and current White to order the previous question on such a rule any time of his choosing from any of the House adviser Jared Kushner met with a per- [a special rule reported from the Committee companies he owns; son described as ‘‘a Russian government at- on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Whereas, the Director of the Office of Gov- torney,’’ and a former Russian military in- ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- ernment Ethics, Walter Shaub, resigned on telligence officer who promised to offer in- tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- July 6, 2017, stating that ‘‘There isn’t much criminating information about Hillary Clin- jection of the motion for the previous ques- more I could accomplish at the Office of Gov- ton which had been collected as part of a tion on a resolution reported from the Com- ernment Ethics, given the current situation. Russian Government effort to assist Presi- mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- O.G.E.’s recent experiences have made it dent Trump in his campaign for President; ber leading the opposition to the previous clear that the ethics program needs to be Whereas, the Committee on Ways and question, who may offer a proper amendment strengthened’’; Means has in the past used the authority or motion and who controls the time for de- Whereas, according to media reports ana- under section 6103 of the Internal Revenue bate thereon.’’ lyzing President Trump’s leaked 2005 tax re- Code of 1986 in 2014 to make public the con- Clearly, the vote on the previous question turn, had his own tax plan been in place, he fidential tax information of 51 taxpayers; on a rule does have substantive policy impli- would have paid an estimated 3.48 percent Whereas, the Committee on Ways and cations. It is one of the only available tools rate instead of a 24 percent rate, saving him Means has now voted three times along for those who oppose the Republican major- $31.3 million in that year alone; party lines to continue to conceal President ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Whereas, without access to the President’s Trump’s tax returns; Whereas, the House of Representatives has native views the opportunity to offer an al- tax returns, the American people cannot de- now refused ten times to act on President ternative plan. termine how much he will personally benefit from proposed changes to the Tax Code or Trump’s tax returns; Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield from policy decisions he makes, nor can the Whereas, the Committee on the Judiciary back the balance of my time, and I American people fully understand the finan- has failed to conduct even basic oversight on move the previous question on the res- cial interests and motivations of the Presi- the connections between the Russian Gov- olution. dent; ernment and the Trump campaign; The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Whereas, in June 2017, President Trump Whereas, the Committee on the Judiciary filed an updated financial disclosure with the has now voted twice along party lines to de- MITCHELL). The question is on ordering cline to request documents detailing the the previous question. Office of Government Ethics which showed that the President reported $37.2 million in- Trump administration’s ties with Russian of- The question was taken; and the ficials; Speaker pro tempore announced that come from the Mar-a-Lago resort between January 2016 and April 2017 where he hosted Whereas, the House of Representatives un- the ayes appeared to have it. the President of China and from where he or- dermines its dignity and the integrity of its Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on dered missile strikes against Syria; proceedings by continuing the cover-up of that I demand the yeas and nays. Whereas, during the same time period, President Trump’s tax returns: Now, there- The yeas and nays were ordered. President Trump reported $288 million in in- fore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- come from all his golf courses, including tives shall— $19.7 million from his course in Bedminister, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- 1. Immediately request the tax return and New Jersey; ceedings on this question will be post- return information of Donald J. Trump for Whereas, over the weekend of July 14, poned. tax years 2006 through 2015, as provided President Trump sent out eight tweets pro- under section 6103 of the Internal Revenue f moting the U.S. Women’s Open Golf Tour- Code of 1986, as well as the tax return, and nament which took place at his Bedminister RAISING A QUESTION OF THE return information with respect to the Presi- PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE club; Whereas, Mar-a-Lago doubled its new dent’s businesses, of each business entity dis- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I rise member fees to $200,000 immediately fol- closed by Donald J. Trump on his Office of to a question of the privileges of the lowing the 2016 election, and President Government Ethics Form 278e, specifically Trump personally benefits from such new each corporation and each partnership, with- House and offer the resolution that was in the meaning of subchapter K of chapter 1 previously noticed. member fees; Whereas, disclosure of the President’s tax of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, where The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- returns would help those investigating Rus- he is listed as an officer, director, or equiva- LINS of Georgia). The Clerk will report sian interference in the 2016 election and as- lent, or exercises working control; and 2. Postpone consideration of tax reform the resolution. sist them in better understanding the Presi- legislation until the elected Representatives The Clerk read as follows: dent’s financial ties to the Russian Federa- of the American people in this House have Expressing the sense of the House of Rep- tion, Russian businesses, and Russian indi- obtained President Trump’s tax returns and resentatives that the President shall imme- viduals; return information to ascertain how any diately disclose his tax return information Whereas, in 2013, President Trump said, changes to the Tax Code might financially to the House of Representatives and the ‘‘Well, I’ve done a lot of business with the benefit the President. American people. Russians. They’re smart and they’re tough,’’ Whereas, according to the Tax History and President Trump’s son, Donald Trump, b 1330 Project, every President since Gerald Ford Jr., told a news outlet in 2008 that ‘‘Russians has disclosed his tax return information to make up a pretty disproportionate cross-sec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the the public; tion of a lot of our assets’’; gentleman from Rhode Island wish to Whereas, the chairmen of the Committee Whereas, President Trump fired Federal present argument on the parliamen- on Ways and Means, Joint Committee on Bureau of Investigation Director James tary question of whether the resolution

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.005 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H5998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 presents a question of the privileges of remarks confined to the question of The Clerk read as follows: the House? order. Ms. Cheney moves that the appeal be laid Mr. CICILLINE. Yes. Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I un- on the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- derstand the ruling of the Chair with The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tleman is recognized on the question of respect to confining my remarks. question is on the motion to table. order. These remarks, in fact, relate directly The question was taken; and the Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, this to whether or not this resolution, Speaker pro tempore announced that resolution raises the question of the which seeks the production of the the ayes appeared to have it. privilege of the House pursuant to rule President’s tax returns, relate to ‘‘the Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, on that IX, clause 1, as it affects, ‘‘the rights of rights of the House collectively, its I demand the yeas and nays. the House collectively, its dignity, and dignity, and the integrity of the pro- The yeas and nays were ordered. the integrity of its proceedings,’’ inso- ceedings.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- far as it raises the House’s failure to What I am suggesting, Mr. Speaker, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 15- undertake its constitutional responsi- is that in order for the House to fulfill minute vote on the motion to table bility of oversight and the obligation of its responsibilities, its constitutional will be followed by 5-minute votes on: all elected officials to ensure decisions responsibilities of oversight, and check Ordering the previous question on are made free of conflicts and with the and balance on the executive branch House Resolution 454; public interest in mind. and to faithfully honor our responsibil- Adopting House Resolution 454, if or- In particular, matters related to the ities under the Origination Clause that dered; and House’s constitutionally granted pow- says the House is the place that rev- ers have been recognized as valid ques- enue generation must begin—and we Agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of tions of the privileges of the House. are contemplating a reform of the Tax the Journal, if ordered. The Origination Clause that requires Code—in order to do that, free from the The vote was taken by electronic de- that revenue bills originate in the potential conflicts of interest, the vice, and there were—yeas 235, nays House includes the issues related to House and the American people have a 190, answered ‘‘present’’ 1, not voting 7, revenues generated by our Tax Code. right to know what are the real inter- as follows: Clearly, the issues raised by this res- ests of President Trump, where are his [Roll No. 392] olution cover these matters con- investments, what are the tax policies, YEAS—235 templated by the Origination Clause. will they benefit him, or will they ben- Abraham Farenthold LoBiondo There is nothing more of a threat to efit the American people. Aderholt Faso Long the integrity of the House than ignor- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Allen Ferguson Loudermilk ing our duty to provide a check and Amash Fitzpatrick Love Chair reminds the gentleman to con- Amodei Fleischmann Lucas balance to the executive branch. fine his remarks to the question of Arrington Flores Luetkemeyer To restore the dignity of the House, order. The Chair is prepared to rule. Babin Fortenberry MacArthur we must use our authority to request The gentleman from Rhode Island Bacon Foxx Marchant President Trump’s tax returns and give Banks (IN) Franks (AZ) Marino seeks to offer a resolution as a ques- Barletta Frelinghuysen Marshall the American people the transparency tion of the privileges of the House Barr Gaetz Massie they deserve. under rule IX. Barton Gallagher Mast The stunning conflicts of interest are In evaluating the resolution under Bergman Garrett McCarthy piling up as the President, his family, Biggs Gianforte McCaul rule IX, the Chair must determine Bilirakis Gibbs McClintock and his friends profit in their personal whether the resolution affects ‘‘the Bishop (MI) Gohmert McHenry business endeavors while serving in rights of the House collectively, its Bishop (UT) Goodlatte McKinley public office. President Trump has not safety, dignity, and the integrity of its Black Gosar McMorris Blackburn Gowdy Rodgers divested himself from his businesses as proceedings.’’ Blum Granger McSally was recommended. The first resolving clause of the reso- Bost Graves (GA) Meadows The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- lution offered by the gentleman from Brady (TX) Graves (LA) Meehan tleman’s remarks must be confined to Rhode Island seeks tax returns and tax Brat Graves (MO) Messer Bridenstine Griffith Mitchell the question of order. return information of the President Brooks (AL) Grothman Moolenaar Mr. CICILLINE. I understand, Mr. and certain of his business entities. Brooks (IN) Guthrie Mooney (WV) Speaker. My point is, in order to rule Section 702 of the House Rules and Buchanan Handel Mullin on this, it is important for the Chair to Manual states that ‘‘rule IX is con- Buck Harper Murphy (PA) Bucshon Harris Newhouse understand that the severity of the cerned not with the privileges of the Budd Hartzler Noem questions with respect to the integrity Congress, as a legislative branch, but Burgess Hensarling Norman of our proceedings are undermined be- only with the privileges of the House, Byrne Herrera Beutler Nunes cause of the potential conflicts of in- Calvert Hice, Jody B. Olson as a House.’’ Carter (GA) Higgins (LA) Palazzo terest and the lack of information As the Chair most recently ruled on Carter (TX) Hill Palmer about the tax returns and related ma- June 21, 2017, a resolution offered under Chabot Holding Paulsen terials of the President. rule IX seeking information from ac- Cheney Hollingsworth Pearce So you can’t make an argument Coffman Hudson Perry tors entirely extramural to the Cole Huizenga Pittenger about the rights of the House collec- House—such as the President and cer- Collins (GA) Hultgren Poe (TX) tively, its dignity, and the integrity of tain business entities in which the Collins (NY) Hunter Poliquin the proceedings without understanding Comer Hurd Posey President may be involved—is not Comstock Issa Ratcliffe the presence, the evidence of the con- uniquely concerned with the privileges Conaway Jenkins (KS) Reed flicts of interest, of the potential for- of the House, as a House. Cook Jenkins (WV) Reichert eign entanglements, of the self-dealing Accordingly, the resolution offered Costello (PA) Johnson (LA) Renacci that tax returns would reveal and help Cramer Johnson (OH) Rice (SC) by the gentleman from Rhode Island Crawford Johnson, Sam Roby illuminate. does not constitute a question of privi- Culberson Jordan Roe (TN) You also can’t protect the integrity lege under rule IX. Curbelo (FL) Joyce (OH) Rogers (AL) of our responsibilities as a check on Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, I ap- Davidson Katko Rogers (KY) Davis, Rodney Kelly (MS) Rohrabacher the executive branch without under- peal the ruling of the Chair. Denham Kelly (PA) Rokita standing that we have a responsibility The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Dent King (IA) Rooney, Francis to examine these financial inter- question is, Shall the decision of the DeSantis King (NY) Rooney, Thomas actions, the influence of the Russians, Chair stand as the judgment of the DesJarlais Kinzinger J. Diaz-Balart Knight Ros-Lehtinen and interfering with our elections, the House? Donovan Kustoff (TN) Roskam firing of Director Comey, the secret MOTION TO TABLE Duffy LaHood Ross meetings between the President’s cam- Ms. CHENEY. Mr. Speaker, I have a Duncan (SC) LaMalfa Rothfus Duncan (TN) Lamborn Rouzer paign. motion at the desk. Dunn Lance Royce (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Emmer Latta Russell tleman is again reminded to keep his Clerk will report the motion. Estes (KS) Lewis (MN) Rutherford

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.033 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5999 Schweikert Taylor Walters, Mimi A motion to reconsider was laid on Hartzler McClintock Rutherford Scott, Austin Tenney Weber (TX) the table. Hensarling McHenry Sanford Sensenbrenner Thompson (PA) Webster (FL) Herrera Beutler McKinley Schweikert Sessions Thornberry Wenstrup Hice, Jody B. McMorris Scott, Austin f Shimkus Tiberi Westerman Higgins (LA) Rodgers Sensenbrenner Shuster Tipton Williams Hill McSally Sessions Simpson Trott Wilson (SC) PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Holding Meadows Shimkus Smith (MO) Turner Wittman OF H.R. 2910, PROMOTING INTER- Hollingsworth Meehan Shuster Smith (NE) Upton Womack Hudson Messer Simpson Smith (NJ) Valadao Woodall AGENCY COORDINATION FOR RE- Huizenga Mitchell Smith (MO) Smith (TX) Wagner Yoder VIEW OF NATURAL GAS PIPE- Hultgren Moolenaar Smith (NE) Smucker Walberg Yoho Hunter Mooney (WV) LINES ACT; PROVIDING FOR CON- Smith (NJ) Stefanik Walden Young (AK) Hurd Mullin SIDERATION OF H.R. 2883, PRO- Smith (TX) Stewart Walker Young (IA) Issa Murphy (PA) Stivers Walorski Zeldin MOTING CROSS-BORDER ENERGY Jenkins (KS) Newhouse Smucker INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PRO- Jenkins (WV) Noem Stefanik NAYS—190 Stewart VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF Johnson (LA) Norman Adams Gabbard Norcross Johnson (OH) Nunes Stivers Aguilar Gallego O’Halleran H.R. 218, KING COVE ROAD LAND Johnson, Sam Olson Taylor Barraga´ n Garamendi O’Rourke EXCHANGE ACT; AND FOR Jordan Palazzo Tenney Bass Gonzalez (TX) Pallone OTHER PURPOSES Joyce (OH) Palmer Thompson (PA) Beatty Gottheimer Panetta Katko Paulsen Thornberry Bera Green, Al Pascrell The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Kelly (MS) Pearce Tiberi Beyer Green, Gene Payne finished business is the vote on order- Kelly (PA) Perry Tipton Bishop (GA) Grijalva Pelosi ing the previous question on the reso- King (IA) Pittenger Trott Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Perlmutter King (NY) Poe (TX) Turner Blunt Rochester Hanabusa Peters lution (H. Res. 454) providing for con- Kinzinger Poliquin Upton Bonamici Hastings Peterson sideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to pro- Knight Posey Valadao Boyle, Brendan Heck Pingree vide for Federal and State agency co- Kustoff (TN) Ratcliffe Wagner F. Higgins (NY) Pocan ordination in the approval of certain LaHood Reed Walberg Brady (PA) Himes Polis LaMalfa Reichert Walden Brown (MD) Hoyer Price (NC) authorizations under the Natural Gas Lamborn Renacci Walker Brownley (CA) Jackson Lee Quigley Act, and for other purposes; providing Lance Rice (SC) Walorski Bustos Jayapal Raskin for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) Latta Roby Walters, Mimi Butterfield Jeffries Rice (NY) Lewis (MN) Roe (TN) Weber (TX) Capuano Johnson (GA) Richmond to establish a more uniform, trans- LoBiondo Rogers (AL) Webster (FL) Carbajal Johnson, E. B. Rosen Long Rogers (KY) parent, and modern process to author- Wenstrup Ca´ rdenas Jones Roybal-Allard ize the construction, connection, oper- Loudermilk Rohrabacher Carson (IN) Kaptur Ruiz Love Rokita Westerman Cartwright Keating Ruppersberger ation, and maintenance of inter- Lucas Rooney, Francis Williams Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Rush national border-crossing facilities for Luetkemeyer Rooney, Thomas Wilson (SC) Castro (TX) Kennedy Ryan (OH) the import and export of oil and nat- MacArthur J. Wittman Womack Chu, Judy Khanna Sa´ nchez ural gas and the transmission of elec- Marchant Ros-Lehtinen Cicilline Kihuen Sarbanes Marino Roskam Woodall Clark (MA) Kildee Schakowsky tricity; providing for consideration of Marshall Ross Yoder Clarke (NY) Kilmer Schiff the bill (H.R. 218) to provide for the ex- Massie Rothfus Yoho Clay Kind Schneider change of Federal land and non-Federal Mast Rouzer Young (AK) Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Schrader McCarthy Royce (CA) Young (IA) Clyburn Kuster (NH) Scott (VA) land in the State of Alaska for the con- McCaul Russell Zeldin Cohen Langevin Scott, David struction of a road between King Cove Connolly Larsen (WA) Serrano and Cold Bay; and for other purposes, NAYS—192 Conyers Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) Cooper Lawrence Shea-Porter on which the yeas and nays were or- Adams DelBene Kind Correa Lawson (FL) Sherman dered. Aguilar Demings Krishnamoorthi Costa Lee Sinema The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Barraga´ n DeSaulnier Kuster (NH) Bass Deutch Langevin Courtney Levin Sires tion. Crist Lewis (GA) Slaughter Beatty Dingell Larsen (WA) Crowley Lieu, Ted Smith (WA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bera Doggett Larson (CT) Cuellar Lipinski Soto question is on ordering the previous Beyer Doyle, Michael Lawrence Davis (CA) Loebsack Speier question. Bishop (GA) F. Lawson (FL) Davis, Danny Lofgren Suozzi Blumenauer Ellison Lee DeFazio Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) This is a 5-minute vote. Blunt Rochester Engel Levin DeGette Lowey Takano The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Eshoo Lewis (GA) Delaney Lujan Grisham, Thompson (CA) vice, and there were—yeas 236, nays Boyle, Brendan Espaillat Lieu, Ted F. Esty (CT) Lipinski DeLauro M. Thompson (MS) 192, not voting 5, as follows: DelBene Luja´ n, Ben Ray Titus Brady (PA) Evans Loebsack Demings Lynch Tonko [Roll No. 393] Brown (MD) Foster Lofgren Brownley (CA) Frankel (FL) Lowenthal DeSaulnier Maloney, Torres YEAS—236 Deutch Carolyn B. Tsongas Bustos Fudge Lowey Dingell Maloney, Sean Vargas Abraham Byrne Emmer Butterfield Gabbard Lujan Grisham, Doggett Matsui Veasey Aderholt Calvert Estes (KS) Capuano Gallego M. Doyle, Michael McCollum Vela Allen Carter (GA) Farenthold Carbajal Garamendi Luja´ n, Ben Ray F. McGovern Vela´ zquez Amash Carter (TX) Faso Ca´ rdenas Gomez Lynch Ellison McNerney Visclosky Amodei Chabot Ferguson Carson (IN) Gonzalez (TX) Maloney, Engel Meeks Walz Arrington Cheney Fitzpatrick Cartwright Gottheimer Carolyn B. Eshoo Meng Wasserman Babin Coffman Fleischmann Castor (FL) Green, Al Maloney, Sean Espaillat Moore Schultz Bacon Cole Flores Castro (TX) Green, Gene Matsui Esty (CT) Moulton Waters, Maxine Banks (IN) Collins (GA) Fortenberry Chu, Judy Grijalva McCollum Evans Murphy (FL) Watson Coleman Barletta Collins (NY) Foxx Cicilline Gutie´rrez McGovern Foster Nadler Welch Barr Comer Franks (AZ) Clark (MA) Hanabusa McNerney Frankel (FL) Neal Wilson (FL) Barton Comstock Frelinghuysen Clarke (NY) Hastings Meeks Fudge Nolan Yarmuth Bergman Conaway Gaetz Clay Heck Meng Biggs Cook Gallagher Cleaver Higgins (NY) Moore ANSWERED ‘‘PRESENT’’—1 Bilirakis Costello (PA) Garrett Clyburn Himes Moulton Sanford Bishop (MI) Cramer Gianforte Cohen Hoyer Murphy (FL) Bishop (UT) Crawford Gibbs Connolly Huffman Nadler NOT VOTING—7 Black Culberson Gohmert Conyers Jackson Lee Neal Cummings Labrador Scalise Blackburn Curbelo (FL) Goodlatte Cooper Jayapal Nolan Gomez McEachin Blum Davidson Gosar Correa Jeffries Norcross Huffman Napolitano Bost Davis, Rodney Gowdy Costa Johnson (GA) O’Halleran Brady (TX) Denham Granger Courtney Johnson, E. B. O’Rourke b 1401 Brat Dent Graves (GA) Crist Jones Pallone Bridenstine DeSantis Graves (LA) Crowley Kaptur Panetta Ms. KAPTUR, Messrs. WELCH and Brooks (AL) DesJarlais Graves (MO) Cuellar Keating Pascrell PETERSON changed their vote from Brooks (IN) Diaz-Balart Griffith Davis (CA) Kelly (IL) Payne ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Buchanan Donovan Grothman Davis, Danny Kennedy Pelosi So the motion to table was agreed to. Buck Duffy Guthrie DeFazio Khanna Perlmutter Bucshon Duncan (SC) Handel DeGette Kihuen Peters The result of the vote was announced Budd Duncan (TN) Harper Delaney Kildee Peterson as above recorded. Burgess Dunn Harris DeLauro Kilmer Pingree

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Mr. Speaker, it is my un- LaMalfa Palmer Smith (MO) Polis Scott (VA) Tonko derstanding that the Rules Committee Lamborn Paulsen Smith (NE) Price (NC) Scott, David Torres Lance Pearce Smith (NJ) Quigley Serrano Tsongas has posted a Rules Committee print of Latta Perry Smith (TX) Raskin Sewell (AL) Vargas the Defense appropriations bill and Lewis (MN) Pittenger Smucker Rice (NY) Shea-Porter Veasey that this committee version does not LoBiondo Poe (TX) Stefanik Richmond Sherman Vela include the language added during the Long Poliquin Stewart Rosen Sinema Vela´ zquez Loudermilk Posey Stivers Roybal-Allard Sires Visclosky Defense appropriations markup on a bi- Love Ratcliffe Taylor Ruiz Slaughter Lucas Reed Walz partisan basis in committee that would Tenney Ruppersberger Smith (WA) Luetkemeyer Reichert Wasserman repeal the 2001 authorization to use Thompson (PA) Rush Soto MacArthur Renacci Schultz force and give 8 months for Congress to Thornberry Ryan (OH) Speier Marchant Rice (SC) Tiberi ´ Waters, Maxine Sanchez Suozzi do what our Constitution requires, and Marino Roby Tipton Sarbanes Swalwell (CA) Watson Coleman that is to debate and to come up with Marshall Roe (TN) Trott Schakowsky Takano Welch Mast Rogers (AL) Upton Schiff Thompson (CA) Wilson (FL) a new vote and to decide what we are McCarthy Rogers (KY) Valadao Schneider Thompson (MS) Yarmuth going to do on behalf of our country. McCaul Rohrabacher Wagner McClintock Rokita NOT VOTING—5 Further inquiry. Members don’t real- Walberg McHenry Rooney, Francis ly quite understand this. I can’t ex- Walden Cummings McEachin Scalise McKinley Rooney, Thomas Walker Labrador Napolitano plain to Members how in the heck this McMorris J. body can prevent this amendment from Rodgers Ros-Lehtinen Walorski ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Walters, Mimi being undemocratically stripped from McSally Roskam The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Meadows Ross Weber (TX) the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- this bill. Meehan Rothfus Webster (FL) Wenstrup ing. Can the Chair explain that, please. Messer Rouzer The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Mitchell Royce (CA) Westerman b 1410 Moolenaar Russell Williams Chair appreciates the gentlewoman’s Mooney (WV) Rutherford Wilson (SC) So the previous question was ordered. inquiry but also states to the gentle- Mullin Sanford Wittman The result of the vote was announced woman that it does not relate to a Murphy (PA) Schweikert Womack as above recorded. pending question or matter at this Newhouse Scott, Austin Woodall (By unanimous consent, Mr. DUNCAN Noem Sensenbrenner Yoder time. Norman Sessions Yoho of Tennessee was allowed to speak out Without objection, 5-minute voting Nunes Shimkus Young (AK) of order.) will continue. Olson Shuster Young (IA) CONGRESSIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT There was no objection. Palazzo Simpson Zeldin Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The NAYS—194 Speaker, this is the fourth year I have question is on the resolution. Adams Eshoo Maloney, had the privilege of chairing the Mem- The question was taken; and the bers and former Members golf tour- Aguilar Espaillat Carolyn B. Speaker pro tempore announced that Amash Esty (CT) Maloney, Sean nament to benefit Warfighters Sports the ayes appeared to have it. Barraga´ n Evans Massie Bass Matsui and Tee It Up for the Troops, two char- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, on Foster ities that work with the most severely Beatty Frankel (FL) McCollum that I demand the yeas and nays. Bera McEachin wounded warriors. This year, we had Fudge The yeas and nays were ordered. Beyer Gabbard McGovern our biggest turnout ever. We had well The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Bishop (GA) Gallego McNerney over 200 participants, including 35 se- Blumenauer Meeks 5-minute vote. Garamendi verely wounded golfers. Blunt Rochester Gomez Meng When I play golf, sometimes people The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Gonzalez (TX) Moore vice, and there were—yeas 234, nays Boyle, Brendan Gottheimer Moulton ask me how I did. I tell them, ‘‘Unbe- F. Murphy (FL) 194, not voting 5, as follows: Green, Al lievable.’’ It could be either way. But Brady (PA) Green, Gene Nadler the most unbelievable thing happened [Roll No. 394] Brown (MD) Grijalva Neal Brownley (CA) Nolan Gutie´rrez in this tournament. Finally, after YEAS—234 Bustos Norcross Hanabusa many years of losses, we Republicans Abraham Comstock Granger Butterfield O’Halleran Hastings Aderholt Conaway Graves (GA) Capuano O’Rourke decided to let the Democrats win one Heck Allen Cook Graves (LA) Carbajal Pallone year. The Democrats won by 4 points, Higgins (NY) Amodei Costello (PA) Graves (MO) Ca´ rdenas Panetta Himes and that is out of a several-thousand Arrington Cramer Griffith Carson (IN) Pascrell Hoyer point system. So it was a very close Babin Crawford Grothman Cartwright Payne Huffman Bacon Culberson Guthrie Castor (FL) Pelosi match. Jackson Lee Banks (IN) Curbelo (FL) Handel Castro (TX) Perlmutter I want to offer my congratulations to Jayapal Barletta Davidson Harper Chu, Judy Peters Jeffries my co-chairman, GENE GREEN, and Barr Davis, Rodney Harris Cicilline Peterson thank every Member and former Mem- Barton Denham Hartzler Clark (MA) Johnson (GA) Pingree Bergman Dent Hensarling Clarke (NY) Johnson, E. B. Pocan ber who participated. We had a great Kaptur turnout. Biggs DeSantis Herrera Beutler Clay Polis Bilirakis DesJarlais Hice, Jody B. Cleaver Keating Price (NC) Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Bishop (MI) Diaz-Balart Higgins (LA) Clyburn Kelly (IL) Quigley from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN). Bishop (UT) Donovan Hill Cohen Kennedy Raskin Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Black Duffy Holding Connolly Khanna Rice (NY) Speaker, I thank my colleague from Blackburn Duncan (SC) Hollingsworth Conyers Kihuen Richmond Blum Duncan (TN) Hudson Cooper Kildee Rosen Tennessee for yielding. Bost Dunn Huizenga Correa Kilmer Roybal-Allard We are proud to accept the Speaker’s Brady (TX) Emmer Hultgren Costa Kind Ruiz trophy for winning the golf tour- Brat Estes (KS) Hunter Courtney Krishnamoorthi Ruppersberger nament. The most important thing— Bridenstine Farenthold Hurd Crist Kuster (NH) Rush Brooks (AL) Faso Issa Crowley Langevin Ryan (OH) and you said it—is that we raised Brooks (IN) Ferguson Jenkins (KS) Cuellar Larsen (WA) Sa´ nchez $144,000 to go to wounded warrior and Buchanan Fitzpatrick Jenkins (WV) Davis (CA) Larson (CT) Sarbanes warfighter programs. Over the last 10 Buck Fleischmann Johnson (LA) Davis, Danny Lawrence Schakowsky years, Members of Congress, on a bipar- Bucshon Flores Johnson (OH) DeFazio Lawson (FL) Schiff Budd Fortenberry Johnson, Sam DeGette Lee Schneider tisan basis, raised over $1 million. Burgess Foxx Jones Delaney Levin Schrader JIMMY, I am just glad we were able to Byrne Franks (AZ) Jordan DeLauro Lewis (GA) Scott (VA) take this trophy home. We will see you Calvert Frelinghuysen Joyce (OH) DelBene Lieu, Ted Scott, David next year. Carter (GA) Gaetz Katko Demings Lipinski Serrano Carter (TX) Gallagher Kelly (MS) DeSaulnier Loebsack Sewell (AL) PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY Chabot Garrett Kelly (PA) Deutch Lofgren Shea-Porter Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I have a par- Cheney Gianforte King (IA) Dingell Lowenthal Sherman liamentary inquiry. Coffman Gibbs King (NY) Doggett Lowey Sinema The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Cole Gohmert Kinzinger Doyle, Michael Lujan Grisham, Sires Collins (GA) Goodlatte Knight F. M. Slaughter tlewoman will state her parliamentary Collins (NY) Gosar Kustoff (TN) Ellison Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (WA) inquiry. Comer Gowdy LaHood Engel Lynch Soto

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.007 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6001 Speier Torres Wasserman and increasingly facilitate the activi- crease our energy security. Very im- Suozzi Tsongas Schultz ties of other dangerous persons. As the portant. Swalwell (CA) Vargas Waters, Maxine Takano Veasey Watson Coleman sophistication of these organizations This bill is going to address the crit- Thompson (CA) Vela Welch increases, they pose an increasing ical need to expand and modernize the Thompson (MS) Vela´ zquez Wilson (FL) threat to the United States. Nation’s natural gas pipeline infra- Titus Visclosky Yarmuth Tonko Walz The activities of significant structure by promoting a more timely transnational criminal organizations and efficient review. NOT VOTING—5 continue to pose an unusual and ex- Mr. Chairman, by establishing FERC Cummings Napolitano Turner traordinary threat to the national se- as the lead agency, this bill is going to Labrador Scalise curity, foreign policy, and economy of bring greater certainty, account- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE the United States. Therefore, I have de- ability, and transparency to the siting The SPEAKER pro tempore (during termined that it is necessary to con- process for interstate natural gas pipe- the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- tinue the national emergency declared lines. Unfortunately, many important ing. in Executive Order 13581 with respect projects have been delayed unneces- b 1422 to transnational criminal organiza- sarily while waiting for permits from tions. participating agencies, and when siting So the resolution was agreed to. DONALD J. TRUMP. a pipeline project, multiple permits are The result of the vote was announced THE WHITE HOUSE, July 19, 2017. always required, permits under the as above recorded. f Clean Water Act, the Endangered Spe- A motion to reconsider was laid on PROMOTING INTERAGENCY CO- cies Act, the Clean Air Act. the table. So FERC often coordinates with a va- f ORDINATION FOR REVIEW OF NATURAL GAS PIPELINES ACT riety of Federal, State, and local gov- THE JOURNAL ernments and Indian Tribes to balance GENERAL LEAVE a wide range of issues, including the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- potential impacts on environmental finished business is the question on imous consent that all Members may and wildlife resources, land use, and, of agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- course, property rights. the Journal, which the Chair will put tend their remarks and include extra- This bill is going to improve the per- de novo. neous material on the bill, H.R. 2910. mitting process by strengthening the The question is on the Speaker’s ap- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there lead agency role of FERC in further de- proval of the Journal. objection to the request of the gen- fining the process for participating in Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- tleman from Michigan? Federal and State agencies, and the in- nal stands approved. There was no objection. tent of these provisions is to involve f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- stakeholders sooner so that they can CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL ant to House Resolution 454 and rule be involved in the setting of the sched- EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO XVIII, the Chair declares the House in ule and identify issues of concern ear- TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL OR- the Committee of the Whole House on lier in the process. GANIZATIONS—MESSAGE FROM the state of the Union for the consider- Further, the legislation requires that THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED ation of the bill, H.R. 2910. agencies conduct their respective re- STATES (H. DOC. NO. 115–55) The Chair appoints the gentleman views concurrently and in conjunction from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) to pre- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- with the project-related review con- side over the Committee of the Whole. fore the House the following message ducted by FERC in compliance with from the President of the United b 1426 NEPA—in compliance with NEPA. States; which was read and, together IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE with the accompanying papers, referred Accordingly, the House resolved b 1430 to the Committee on Foreign Affairs itself into the Committee of the Whole To be clear, we are not skipping and ordered to be printed: House on the state of the Union for the steps, we are just saying that one part To the Congress of the United States: consideration of the bill (H.R. 2910) to of the process shouldn’t hold up the en- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- provide for Federal and State agency tire project if progress can be made on gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides coordination in the approval of certain other required permits. for the automatic termination of a na- authorizations under the Natural Gas So this bill is going to encourage tional emergency unless, within 90 Act, and for other purposes, with Mr. more timely and efficient reviews, a days of the anniversary date of its dec- DUNCAN of Tennessee in the chair. more robust and reliable energy pipe- laration, the President publishes in the The Clerk read the title of the bill. line system, more affordable energy Federal Register and transmits to the The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the prices for every American. Congress a notice stating that the bill is considered read the first time. Mr. Chair, I congratulate the gen- emergency is to continue in effect be- The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. tleman from Texas, who has brought yond the anniversary date. In accord- UPTON) and the gentlewoman from this bill before us through the com- ance with this provision, I have sent to Florida (Ms. CASTOR) each will control mittee process. the Federal Register for publication the 30 minutes. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of enclosed notice stating that the na- The Chair recognizes the gentleman my time. tional emergency with respect to sig- from Michigan. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I nificant transnational criminal organi- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield yield myself such time as I may con- zations declared in Executive Order myself such time as I may consume. sume. 13581 of July 24, 2011, is to continue in Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to H.R. effect beyond July 24, 2017. of H.R. 2910, the Promoting Inter- 2910. The bill shortcuts the important Significant transnational criminal agency Coordination for Review of Nat- review process for interstate natural organizations continue to threaten the ural Gas Pipelines Act, introduced by gas pipeline projects, a process which safety of the United States and its citi- my colleague and friend from Texas already boasts one of the quickest re- zens through the scope and gravity of (Mr. FLORES). view periods for any type of major en- their actions. Such organizations de- I want to congratulate him for his ergy project. The bill is unnecessary. rive revenue through widespread illegal work on this very important piece of To my colleague from the Energy and conduct and overwhelmingly dem- legislation that, in fact, will stream- Commerce Committee’s point when he onstrate a blatant disregard for human line the permit process for the building says that too many of these projects life through acts of violence and abuse. of energy infrastructure, which will are being delayed: to the contrary. The These organizations often facilitate strengthen our economy, create the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- and aggravate violent civil conflicts jobs that we want, and, in fact, in- sion testified in front of our committee

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Oct 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\JULY\H19JY7.REC H19JY7 H6002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 that almost 90 percent of interstate Mr. Chair, to address this critical Mr. Chairman, I rise today to urge natural gas pipeline projects are ap- issue, both Ranking Member PALLONE, my colleagues to support H.R. 2910. proved within 1 year. This is a dan- as well as my colleague, Congress- Thanks to the shale revolution, Amer- gerous bill because of what it does to woman WATSON COLEMAN of New Jer- ica is a top global producer of natural short-circuit safety and environmental sey, and I offered amendments to deny gas, and in the past several years, nat- review processes. private companies the right to claim ural gas has become the top fuel choice Now, I want to say, at the outset, eminent domain unless constructing a for generating electricity in our Na- pipelines can be a safe and practical pipeline was found to be in the public tion. way to transport natural gas. Natural interest, and not solely as a way for My constituents in Texas have seen gas pipelines are part of a modern en- companies to turn a profit. the dramatic benefits of the shale revo- ergy infrastructure system—I would Mr. Chair, even though this amend- lution and pay some of the lowest elec- say that almost all Democrats agree ment was brought up and voted down tricity costs in the Nation. For exam- with that—but what this bill does is it by my Republican colleagues in the En- ple, last April, the residential price for shortcuts, it overrides safety, private ergy and Commerce Committee, it was electricity was just over 11 cents per property rights, environmental con- ruled nongermane to today’s discussion kilowatt-hour. However, the average cerns. for some very odd, but also for some price in Massachusetts was almost 21 This is a problem, because when you very obvious reason. cents per kilowatt-hour. look at the long list of serious acci- In other words, Mr. Chair, the major- America’s domestic energy outlook dents involving natural gas pipelines, ity party has determined that although has completely flipped from scarcity to the fatalities, the accidents, the inju- they are pushing a bill that would abundance, yet why do some parts of ries, it is just inappropriate and very make it easier for private companies to the country, primarily in the north- poor public policy to give those natural seize lands from private citizens for fi- east, pay twice as much for electricity? gas pipelines a pass. nancial gain, Members of Congress are There is one clear reason: some areas Mr. Chair, I yield as much time as he not allowed to take up an up-or-down lack the needed pipeline infrastructure may consume to the gentleman from vote on that issue on the floor here to bring natural gas to consumers. Illinois (Mr. RUSH), the ranking mem- today. The reason for this is that some ber of the Energy and Commerce’s Sub- This Congress is telling the American State and Federal agencies are failing committee on Energy. people: Hell, no, you won’t have a voice to make timely decisions on the nec- Mr. RUSH. Mr. Chair, I want to in this. We are here operating solely in essary pipeline permits to deliver nat- thank the gentlewoman from Florida the interests of private companies for ural gas to consumers. (Ms. CASTOR), a wonderful colleague their private profit. We can and we should modernize our and a Member who has really shown ex- Mr. Chair, I can assure you that the pipeline infrastructure to match our traordinary leadership on this matter American people will not agree with abundant natural gas resources. Mak- and other matters that appear before this decision to place the interests of ing the permitting process more effi- this Congress and the Energy and Com- private natural gas companies above cient enables and encourages a more merce Committee. the rights and interests of private land- robust and reliable pipeline infrastruc- Mr. Chair, I strongly oppose H.R. 2910 owners. ture system; that way, all parts of the because it is a bill that offers a solu- Congress should not make it easier country can realize the benefits of tion in search of a problem. for private companies to claim eminent clean, affordable, and abundant natural As FERC testified before the Energy domain and potentially negatively im- gas. Subcommittee just this past May, a pact historical sites, reservoirs, farms, My bill, the Promoting Interagency whopping 88 percent of natural gas and other private properties while at Coordination for Review of Natural Gas pipeline applications are currently the same time limiting the ability for Pipelines Act, builds on important per- processed within a year, and the num- States, Tribes, and local communities mit reforms under the Energy Policy ber one reason for the delays in the ap- to provide input into the process. Act of 2005 by bringing greater ac- proval process was due to applicants Mr. Chair, why are we allowing these countability, predictability, and trans- submitting incomplete paperwork. private companies to have eminent do- parency to the process to approve Mr. Chair, H.R. 2910 does nothing to main over the private property, over interstate natural gas pipelines. actually address the reason behind the the land of American citizens, without This bill requires early notification delays, but instead will allow incom- any input from States on this par- to all participating agencies, States, plete applications to be considered, ticular matter? and Indian Tribes, and it reinforces will allow incomplete data from aerial Mr. Chair, for these reasons, I strong- FERC’s status as the lead agency for surveys to be considered, and would ly oppose this bill, and I urge all my coordination. minimize the input of States and agen- colleagues to oppose it as well. It further establishes a clear process cies responsible for protecting the en- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield for consultation and concurrent re- vironment, sensitive lands, and other myself 30 seconds. views among Federal and State agen- natural resources. Mr. Chairman, there is a reason why cies and Indian Tribes, and sets dead- However, that said, one of the most the parliamentarians ruled that the lines for final decisions. egregious aspects of this bill is that it amendments on eminent domain are Mr. Chairman, these are common- would actually make it easier for pri- not applicable here: because they are sense reforms that reduce interagency vate pipeline companies to claim emi- not germane. Eminent domain is not bureaucracy, and I think that we can nent domain and seize private property part of this bill. In fact, the underlying all agree that permitting should be of hardworking American citizens. natural gas act requires that eminent more transparent and more account- Mr. Chair, as we have seen in the domain proceedings, ‘‘shall conform as able. past and continue to witness today, the nearly as may be with the practice and H.R. 2910 enhances certainty for pipe- issue of constructing these major pipe- procedure in similar action or pro- line applicants, but it is important to lines through aquifers, private prop- ceedings in the courts of the State note that this bill does not guarantee erty, cultural sites, and other sensitive where the property is situated.’’ an outcome, it does not guarantee an lands is a topic that causes great pub- This doesn’t change that, and that is approval on any application, and it lic consternation and great public con- why those eminent domain amend- does not change any existing environ- cern. ments were not made in order. mental laws. So all the rhetoric we just Congress should be taking into ac- Mr. Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the heard over the last few minutes about count the sensitive nature of this ex- gentleman from Texas (Mr. FLORES), it changing the environment is abso- tremely divisive issue by listening to the sponsor of the bill. lutely 100 percent false. our own constituents, the American Mr. FLORES. Mr. Chairman, I thank It does not change any eminent do- people, and giving them more of a Chairman UPTON for yielding me time main laws or adversely affect private voice in these very difficult decisions, in his effort to bring this bill to the property rights. So all that argument rather than trying to limit their input. floor today. we heard a few minutes ago is false. So

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.043 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6003 we could conclude this debate pretty The current process that FERC uses nessee (Mrs. BLACKBURN), a member of quickly if the other side will acknowl- to approve pipelines is inherently the Energy and Commerce Committee. edge the fact of what this bill really flawed, genuinely threatens our green Mrs. BLACKBURN. Mr. Chairman, I does do and what it doesn’t do. spaces, water resources, and public and thank Chairman UPTON and Mr. FLO- It does, however, ensure that in- private lands. RES for the work that they have done volved agencies do their job and that By allowing this bill to pass, we are on this piece of legislation. Mr. FLORES they act on appropriate projects in a permitting FERC to exclude the input spoke of the need to do this and why it timely manner. of those who would be directly im- is so important for us to begin to sim- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- pacted in exchange for benefiting the plify and clean up the rules and the tleman has expired. fossil fuel industry. We need to have a regulation process so that we do pro- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, I yield an ad- more comprehensive process that con- vide certainty not only for our con- ditional 1 minute to the gentleman siders the effects these pipelines will stituents, but also for industry. from Texas. have on local communities, which is In addition to that, Mr. Chairman, Mr. FLORES. Similar provisions why I introduced H.R. 2649, the Safer what we do is to provide hope to mil- have passed the House as stand-alone Pipelines Act of 2017. lions of workers who work in the en- legislation and were also included in My legislation is about inclusiveness, ergy sector. the comprehensive energy bill that ensuring that the voice of communities I want to read from a letter of sup- passed the House last Congress. Addi- impacted by a proposed pipeline are port. This is from the International tionally, H.R. 2910 passed out of the En- heard loud and clear. Union of Operating Engineers. They ergy and Commerce Committee on a bi- I have seen this problem up close. sent a letter in support of Mr. FLORES’ partisan vote. One project before FERC is a pro- bill, and it gets right to the heart of My bill enables more reliable infra- posed PennEast pipeline, which would the issue. structure to deliver affordable, envi- run through my congressional district. ‘‘Domestic energy production pro- ronmentally friendly natural gas to The PennEast plan has been fraught by vides good-paying jobs for members of consumers. community concerns on issues ranging the IUOE and other construction This American energy resource from potential contamination of drink- craftworkers and continues to employ serves as an important energy source ing water and destruction of environ- thousands of our members. Uncer- for hardworking families and powers mentally sensitive areas. tainty and delay during environmental our economy. Despite these issues, FERC’s final en- reviews, however, hinder the growth of Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vironmental impact statement erro- jobs related to the Nation’s energy in- support H.R. 2910. neously concluded that the project frastructure. Congress should give Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I would have minimal impact. FERC additional tools to keep Federal think the point on eminent domain is Just last month, the New Jersey De- agencies accountable and maximum co- the fact that this bill will trample on partment of Environmental Protection ordination in the permitting process.’’ the rights of landowners, because my rejected the construction permits due Mr. Chairman, this is from individ- colleague is correct, current law gives to PennEast’s continuous refusal to uals who work in this energy sector, natural gas pipeline companies access provide simple environmental surveys who understand the vital importance of to Federal eminent domain authority, and information requested by the having a secure, safe, and stable energy allowing these corporations to take State. supply. They are individuals who want private property to build their pipe- Not only does this bill severely to see growth in this industry. They lines. But what the bill does, it would threaten clean water in environ- also want to make certain that we do further narrow the already few oppor- mentally sensitive areas, it also tram- this in the appropriate way—as we tunities that landowners and stake- ples on the rights of private property have done, as H.R. 2910 does—to respect holders have for review of safety and owners and communities. individual and private property works. important environmental protections. Jacqueline Evans of New Jersey has The CHAIR. The time of the gentle- It also would allow surveying while shared this story with us: circumventing local permitting and woman has expired. The farm I built with my children would be Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield an without property owner consent, and completely destroyed by the 36-inch pipe additional 1 minute to the gentle- that is a very significant change, be- built to the weakest standards allowable. woman. cause it would allow Federal and State The pipeline route is less than 200 feet Mrs. BLACKBURN. Giving FERC the agencies to accept aerial survey data from my children’s bedrooms, putting them authority that they need to go in and and provides that the agencies may in a designated ‘‘incineration zone.’’ consolidate and simplify this environ- grant conditional approvals based on Our well, that provides water for our fam- ily and our livestock, is threatened. mental process for these interstate gas that data, and that can be unwise and PennEast has threatened me by insisting I projects is the right thing to do. unsafe. So we wanted to highlight that sign a ‘‘deal’’ of less than 4 percent of the Many times, what slows these as a very significant concern for those value of our home, or lose it through emi- projects down and causes the situation Members who are concerned about emi- nent domain. that the International Union of Oper- nent domain and private property PennEast’s intimidation tactics include ating Engineers speaks to is the fact rights. telling us that FERC will approve the pipe- that you have multiple permits that Mr. Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the line with or without surveys and environ- mental studies that are required. are required, and they are from mul- gentlewoman from New Jersey (Mrs. tiple agencies and multiple levels of WATSON COLEMAN). Mr. Chairman, this is unacceptable. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Chair, I offered two amendments to this bill government. Any time you are going I would like to take this opportunity that the Rules Committee refused to through that, there are more opportu- to thank my colleague from Florida for allow on the floor. One would have lim- nities for mistakes and it is going to be yielding me some time to speak on ited the use of eminent domain for gas more costly. what I consider to be a very important pipeline projects, and the other would So I congratulate my colleague for a issue. have limited the use of area remote job well done, and I encourage my col- Mr. Chair, I rise to strongly oppose surveys. leagues to vote for and support H.R. H.R. 2910, the Promoting Interagency We cannot prioritize the wishes of 2910. Coordination for Review of Natural Gas private pipeline companies at the ex- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- Pipelines Act. pense of clean drinking water, our en- man, I want to make it clear: I heard vironment and natural resources, and the comments of my colleague from b 1445 the rights of private owners. Tennessee, and the Democrats do sup- This industry-backed bill provides So I stand here today begging my port natural gas pipelines, a very im- FERC with unnecessary authorities colleagues to vote for the people and to portant part of our energy infrastruc- that put the interest of companies over reject this bill by voting against it. ture. that of the people and the environ- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 And, as a reminder, the Federal En- ment. minutes to the gentlewoman from Ten- ergy Regulatory Commission approves

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.044 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 almost 90 percent of all pipeline appli- That is not acceptable to me, and it aisle to draft this bill. But then we cations within 1 year. And if there is certainly isn’t acceptable to the gen- heard from experts from the Federal any holdup recently, it is because the eral public. Energy Regulatory Commission about Republican-led Senate has not con- If we continue to expedite and rubber this, and they testified that nearly 90 firmed an additional FERC appointee. stamp these projects, consumers will percent of these major infrastructure That is holding up the process of ap- be on the hook for unviable and, even- projects are approved in less than a proving more natural gas pipelines. tually, stranded assets. year. What we don’t approve of, however, is We need to look at our energy infra- Many companies working to have a spill that attempts to short-circuit structure based on holistic, regional other interstate energy projects ap- very important safety and environ- needs that take into account how proved can only dream of a Federal re- mental review processes and take pri- many projects are under consideration view occurring in less than a year. So vate property rights away from land- and how it would impact existing infra- this is already a very efficient process. owners. structure. I would say this bill is unnecessary, Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to Mr. Chairman, I ask my colleagues to it is duplicative, and it is wasteful. And the gentleman from New York (Mr. oppose this bill. I know many in the Congress here are TONKO). Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 looking for ways to eliminate govern- Mr. TONKO. Mr. Chairman, I thank minutes to the gentleman from Ari- ment waste and duplication. the gentlewoman from Florida for zona (Mr. GOSAR). The Congress has already taken ac- yielding. Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise I rise in opposition to H.R. 2910, the tion to streamline the Federal environ- today in strong support of H.R. 2910, Promoting Interagency Coordination mental permitting review process for for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines legislation sponsored by my friend and major infrastructure projects. Some- Act. Western Caucus member, BILL FLORES. times our memories are short, but it This bill is a solution in search of a One area of wide bipartisan agree- was just last Congress where Congress problem. ment is the need to support critical in- adopted the major Transportation and We heard from FERC that 88 percent frastructure in the United States. This Infrastructure bill, the FAST Act. It of projects are certified within 1 year bill presents an important opportunity passed in a bipartisan manner and was following a completed application. It is to deliver on our commitment to mod- signed into law. clear that, under the existing process, ernize infrastructure, grow the econ- The FAST Act authorized the Fed- these projects are moving forward omy, and support safe, reliable Amer- eral Permitting Improvement Steering without significant delays. ican-made energy. Council, or FPISC, to improve the We have not seen good evidence that By improving agency and industry timeliness, predictability, and trans- we need to further tilt the process in coordination, we can provide more cer- parency of Federal environmental re- favor of pipeline companies, which is tainty regarding the timeframe and view processes for these major infra- what the bill before us today would do. procedures of the pipeline review proc- structure projects. While I am concerned about a num- ess. By making these improvements, Now, FPISC is already getting under- ber of provisions in this bill, I specifi- we will ensure that the energy we way. It has set up this enhanced co- cally want to highlight the section produce right here in America can be ordination and transparency by estab- that would require Federal and State transported in the safest possible man- lishing a lead agency for the project, agencies to accept aerial survey data, ner. recommends performance schedules, such as data collected by drones, and If my colleagues are truly serious and public project timetables. Many of allow these agencies to grant condi- about protecting the environment, we the provisions in this bill, however, tional approvals based on that data. should be promoting American-made seem to be largely duplicative of the Aerial data have limitations and can energy, where we know it will be pro- activities of FPISC and what they are be insufficient. These data may not ac- duced in adherence to the highest envi- already doing. count for historic sites, endangered ronmental and safety standards. FPISC is already overseeing and co- species, or wetlands. But, under this This bill does exactly that by making ordinating permitting processes for 32 bill, agencies would be required to con- the improvements necessary to mod- major infrastructure projects, includ- sider the project. ernize our pipeline approval process. Granting conditional permits based ing seven interstate natural gas pipe- These improvements are necessary to lines—just to highlight that this is an on inadequate data will ultimately not match the advancements in shale gas speed up the process, but what it does unnecessary power grab that really is technology and increased demand for instead is circumvent the rights of short-circuiting very important safety safe, reliable, and domestically-sourced landowners. and environmental review processes. We also should be more thoughtful energy. While roads and bridges often get the b 1500 about changing this process, given the most attention when we talk about the There is no problem across this coun- implications that will impact private try right now with getting your nat- landowners’ rights. need for updated infrastructure, mod- Under the law, pipeline companies ern pipelines and other energy infra- ural gas pipeline approved unless there are able to use eminent domain author- structure are sorely needed to support is a real problem in the details of the ity, allowing these corporations to our economy and power our homes and application. take private property to build their businesses. Now, I used to practice environ- pipelines. This bill would further re- Promoting efficient and comprehen- mental law in a previous lifetime, and strict the already limited opportunities sive cooperation within our regulatory what I learned is, when you provide for that private landowners and concerned process is an effort that is not only bi- these short-circuited processes that citizens have to weigh in on proposed partisan, but plain common sense. keep the public out, that keep other projects. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman stakeholders out, what you are going Streamlining is fine, but we are con- from Texas for sponsoring this much- to do on the back end, you are going to sidering expediting a process that can needed legislation, and I urge my col- cause more lawsuits, more delays, result in the use of eminent domain. leagues to vote in support of this com- rather than just adhering to the proper The bar for seizing private property monsense bill. process, answering questions as you go should be high, and lowering that bar Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- along, pressing ahead, altering the is to the detriment of private land- man, I yield myself such time as I may route when it needs to be rerouted. owners. consume. So this is a very important issue. The Historically, when considering the Mr. Chairman, when we had a hear- details really matter here. use of eminent domain, the question ing earlier in the year in the Energy I reserve the balance of my time. has been: Is it in the public’s interest? and Commerce Committee, I assumed Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield But this bill is forcing the question there was a major backlog of myself 30 seconds. to shift to: Is it in the company’s inter- unreviewed applications that spurred I include in the RECORD three letters est? my colleagues on the other side of the in support. The National Electrical

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.046 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6005 Contractors Association has a letter of they achieve attainment. Nonattainment mary metals sectors. Over the next decade, support. The National Taxpayers Union means lost funds for highways and other es- total demand for natural gas is projected to has a letter of support, as well as the sential infrastructure projects. On the other increase by 40 percent. Domestic manufac- National Association of Manufacturers. hand, reaching attainment could require turing is poised to be a key driver of this limits on new construction and manufac- growth. Consequently, major investments in NATIONAL ELECTRICAL turing production, expensive retrofitting, new pipeline infrastructure are required to CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, and oppressive new rules. Either way, jobs ensure manufacturers have a steady, reliable Bethesda, MD, July 18, 2017. and investment will go elsewhere without stream of natural gas. Hon. PAUL RYAN, the more feasible, predictable reforms in Unfortunately, permitting these infra- House of Representatives, H.R. 806. structure projects remains a lengthy process. Washington, DC. H.R. 2883, ‘‘Promoting Cross-Border Energy Permitting should follow a comprehensive DEAR SPEAKER RYAN: On behalf of the Na- Infrastructure Act’’: This legislation would process that ensures timely and predictable tional Electrical Contractors Association streamline the archaic cross-border permit- decision-making, but federal and state per- (NECA), I am writing in strong support of ting process for energy facilities that stretch mitting agencies can create roadblocks and H.R. 2883, Promoting Cross-Border Energy across the borders we share with Mexico and delays when coordination is inadequate. Infrastructure Act which would establish a Canada. The current Presidential Permit re- Strengthening the Federal Energy Regu- more uniform and transparent approval proc- gime is far from clear and can leave projects latory Commission’s (FERC’s) coordination ess for the construction, connection, oper- in regulatory limbo for years on end. Cre- of interagency processes is critical to the ation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas ating a consolidated and standardized ap- permitting of natural gas infrastructure and pipelines or electric transmission facilities proval process would increase the Congres- ensuring manufacturers have access to this for the import or export of oil, natural gas, sional accountability provided for in Article affordable resource. or electricity. NECA also supports H.R. 2910, 1, Section 8 of the Constitution, granting H.R. 2910 would reinforce FERC’s role as Promoting Interagency Coordination for Re- Congress the authority to ‘‘regulate Com- the lead agency for siting interstate natural view of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, which merce with foreign Nations,’’ while elimi- gas pipelines by directing FERC to identify would help address the need to modernize the nating costly regulatory hurdles that stand and invite all agencies considering an aspect nation’s natural gas pipeline infrastructure between consumers and low-cost energy op- of an application to establish a schedule for by promoting more timely and efficient re- tions. concurrent reviews, and to impose deadlines views by the Federal Energy Regulatory H.R. 2910, ‘‘Promoting Interagency Coordi- for final decisions. H.R. 2910 would ensure Commission (FERC). NECA believes these nation for Review of Natural Gas Pipelines projects undergo a robust agency review critical pieces of legislation will facilitate Act’’: This legislation would facilitate the while completing that review in a timely and construction projects along the United timely review of natural gas pipeline permit- predictable manner. States’ borders and encourage energy inde- ting by clearly designating the Federal En- The NAM’s Key Vote Advisory Committee pendence. ergy Regulatory Commission as the lead has indicated that votes on H.R. 2910, includ- NECA is the nationally recognized voice of agency responsible for interstate natural gas ing procedural motions, may be considered the $130 billion electrical construction indus- pipeline site permitting. This, along with for designation as Key Manufacturing Votes try that brings power, light, and communica- other measures to increase efficiency such as in the 115th Congress. tion technology to buildings and commu- providing for concurrent reviews and com- Thank you for your consideration. nities across the U.S. NECA’s national office monsense timetables, would help avoid du- Sincerely, and its 119 local chapters are dedicated to en- plication and other unnecessary delays. In ARIC NEWHOUSE, hancing the industry through continuing addition, H.R. 2910 would increase trans- Senior Vice President, education, labor relations, safety codes, parency in the permitting process through Policy and Government Relations. standards development, and government re- more public disclosure, as well as create new lations. NECA is committed to advocating opportunities for public input. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, might I for a comprehensive energy policy that ad- In general, markets crave certainty in inquire if the gentlewoman has any dresses all available opportunities for energy order to anticipate where resources should further speakers. exploration and independence. be allocated. This is doubly true for the By establishing a more concrete process giant infrastructure and manufacturing Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- for the approval of construction projects to projects these bills address. Planning, per- man, I have one additional speaker and import oil, natural gas, and electricity, this sonnel, and capital all depend on a trans- some submissions for the RECORD. legislation would create more jobs in the parent, predictable, consistent regulatory Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I have no construction industry while working towards process. Together, these reforms would re- more speakers at this point, so I re- America’s energy independence. Construc- sult in increased investment in our energy serve the balance of my time. tion along the U.S. border to import oil, nat- infrastructure, spurring job-growth in an es- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- ural gas, and electricity will greatly enhance sential and lucrative sector of our economy, our nation’s energy security and promote en- and enhancing low-cost energy options for man, I yield myself such time as I may ergy independence. It is clear Congress plays consumers. consume. a critical role in streamlining the approval Roll call votes on H.R. 806, H.R. 2883, and I include in the RECORD some infor- process and enacting policies that support H.R. 2910 will be included in our annual Rat- mation on pipeline incidents from the approval and construction of energy infra- ing of Congress and a ‘‘YES’’ vote will be U.S. Government, just to highlight the structure projects. The benefits of these considered the pro-taxpayer position. fact that it is vitally important that If you have any questions, please contact projects are clear: job creation, energy secu- these pipelines undergo safety and en- rity, energy independence, and economic NTU Federal Affairs Manager. growth; such construction is in the national vironmental reviews. These are the interest. NECA strongly endorses H.R. 2883 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION pipeline incident reports from 1997–2016 and H.R. 2910 and believes that these bills OF MANUFACTURERS, for all States. I will just read a few of will deliver many benefits to our nation. July 19, 2017. these statistics here. Sincerely, DEAR REPRESENTATIVES: The National As- In 2016, you had 16 fatalities from sociation of Manufacturers (NAM), the larg- MARCO A. GIAMBERARDINO, MPA, natural gas pipeline incidents, 83 inju- Executive Director, Government Affairs. est manufacturing association in the United States representing manufacturers in every ries, total cost of property damage, industrial sector and in all 50 states, urges over $300 million. In 2015, 10 fatalities, NATIONAL TAYPAYERS UNION, Washington, DC, July 18, 2017. you to support H.R. 2910, the Promoting 49 injuries, over 328 incidents. There is Interagency Coordination for Review of Nat- a 3-year average from 2014–2016 of 312 NATIONAL TAXPAYERS UNION VOTE ALERT ural Gas Pipelines Act, introduced by Rep. incidents. The 5-year average across NTU urges all Representatives to vote Bill Flores (R–TX). the country is 299 incidents; 10-year av- ‘‘YES’’ on the following bills that would re- Domestic natural gas has transformed the duce regulatory burdens and promote eco- U.S. economy, made our companies more erage, 286 incidents. nomic growth. competitive, created jobs and put money For fatalities, the 3-year average, 15 H.R. 806, ‘‘Ozone Standards Implementa- back in the pockets of working Americans. fatalities; the 5-year average, 13; the tion Act of 2017’’: This legislation would ex- Manufacturers use natural gas as a fuel for 10-year average, 13; the 20-year aver- tend the timeframe for compliance with the direct process uses, such as drying, melting, age, 16. 2008 and 2015 ozone standards and put in process cooling, machine drive and refrigera- And for injuries, the 3-year average, place process reforms going forward. The tion; as a fuel for direct non-process uses in 75 injuries; the 5-year average, 64 inju- bungled 2008/2015 revisions have created an manufacturing establishments, such as heat- implementation headache for many states, ing, ventilation, HVAC and lighting; as a ries; the 10-year average, 64 injuries; now tasked with simultaneously working to fuel for indirect purposes, such as boilers the 20-year average, 65 injuries. And enact dual standards. The costs are high for used to produce electricity and steam; and as the property damage report, just the 3- states and localities—regardless of whether a feedstock in refining, chemicals and pri- year average is about $315 million.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.048 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 PHMSA PIPELINE INCIDENTS: MULTI-YEAR Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield such Act, the Commission shall, in accordance AVERAGES (19974–2016) myself such time as I may consume. with this section and other applicable Federal Incident Type: Significant, System Type: I would urge my colleagues to sup- law— All, State: All. (1) be the only lead agency; port this legislation. Again, this (2) coordinate as early as practicable with Incident count: streamlines the process. There are still 3 Year Average, (2014–2016), 312; 5 Year Av- each agency designated as a participating agen- erage, (2012–2016), 299; 10 Year Average, (2007– no shortcuts that are here. We require cy under subsection (d)(3) to ensure that the 2016), 286; 20 Year Average, (1997–2016), 284. that the agencies work concurrently Commission develops information in conducting Fatalities: with each other. At the end of the day, its project-related NEPA review that is usable by 3 Year Average, 15; 5 Year Average, 13; 10 we know that pipelines are literally the participating agency in considering an as- Year Average, 13; 20 Year Average, 16. the safest way to transport whatever it pect of an application for a Federal authoriza- Injuries: is, oil, gas, to the consumers, and at a tion for which the agency is responsible; and 3 Year Average, 75; 5 Year Average, 64; 10 (3) take such actions as are necessary and Year Average, 64; 20 Year Average, 65. lower cost. It is safer and, obviously, proper to facilitate the expeditious resolution of Total cost: helps the most vulnerable with lower its project-related NEPA review. 3 Year Average, $315,138,727; 5 Year Aver- costs. (c) DEFERENCE TO COMMISSION.—In making a age, $306,888,604; 10 Year Average, $475,607,772; We have literally millions of miles of decision with respect to a Federal authorization 20 Year Average, $389,601,666. pipelines. And I would note that we required with respect to an application for au- 2017 Year-to-date: passed major, major bipartisan legisla- thorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Incidents, 118; Fatalities, 1; Injuries, 16; tion in several Congresses—it was bi- Act or a certificate of public convenience and Total Cost, $49,385,394. necessity under section 7 of such Act, each Calendar year, Number, Fatalities, Inju- partisan, it was overwhelmingly bipar- agency shall give deference, to the maximum ex- ries, Total cost current year dollars: tisan—that President Obama signed tent authorized by law, to the scope of the 1997, 267, 10, 77, $110,377,793; 1998, 295, 21, 81, into law increasing the safety stand- project-related NEPA review that the Commis- $174,516,797; 1999, 275, 22, 108, $178,313,209; 2000, ards and fines for any new pipelines sion determines to be appropriate. 290, 38, 81, $257,659,464; 2001, 233, 7, 61, that are built. Those laws, obviously, (d) PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.— $79,086,596; 2002, 258, 12, 49, $124,067,949; 2003, stay on the books. (1) IDENTIFICATION.—The Commission shall 297, 12, 71, $163,459,897; 2004, 309, 23, 56, Again, I would urge my colleagues to identify, as early as practicable after it is noti- fied by a person applying for an authorization $314,362,210; 2005, 336, 16, 46, $1,476,994,582; 2006, vote for the bill. I look forward to the 257, 19, 34, $157,117,098; 2007, 265, 15, 46, under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a cer- $147,800,810; 2008, 278, 8, 54, $592,290,867; 2009, debate on a couple of the amendments. tificate of public convenience and necessity 275, 13, 62, $180,360,208; 2010, 264, 19, 103, I yield back the balance of my time. under section 7 of such Act, any Federal or $1,854,123,037; 2011, 287, 12, 51, $447,059,777; 2012, The CHAIR. All time for general de- State agency, local government, or Indian Tribe 254, 10, 54, $233,813,285; 2013, 304, 8, 42, bate has expired. that may issue a Federal authorization or is re- $355,213,552; 2014, 301, 19, 94, $305,253,746; 2015, Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be quired by Federal law to consult with the Com- 328, 10, 49, $338,297,940; 2016, 308, 16, 83, considered for amendment under the 5- mission in conjunction with the issuance of a $301,864,494; Grand Total, 5,681, 310, 1,302, minute rule. Federal authorization required for such author- ization or certificate. $7,792,033,312. It shall be in order to consider as an Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- (2) INVITATION.— original bill for the purpose of amend- (A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall invite man, I would just say that it is inap- ment under the 5-minute rule an any agency identified under paragraph (1) to propriate to short-circuit the very im- amendment in the nature of a sub- participate in the review process for the applica- portant safety and environmental re- stitute consisting of the text of Rules ble Federal authorization. view processes for our interstate nat- Committee Print 115–28. That amend- (B) DEADLINE.—An invitation issued under ural gas pipelines. This is a solution in ment in the nature of a substitute shall subparagraph (A) shall establish a deadline by search of a problem. be considered as read. which a response to the invitation shall be sub- mitted to the Commission, which may be ex- We know that FERC approves these The text of the amendment in the na- gas pipeline applications at about 90 tended by the Commission for good cause. ture of a substitute is as follows: (3) DESIGNATION AS PARTICIPATING AGEN- percent. The only reason a little delay H.R. 2910 CIES.—The Commission shall designate an agen- has fallen off recently is because the cy identified under paragraph (1) as a partici- Senate has not approved the new FERC Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in pating agency with respect to an application for appointee over a matter of 5 months. If Congress assembled, authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience they would do that, I think they could SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. get back on track as well. and necessity under section 7 of such Act unless This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting the agency informs the Commission, in writing, The ones that are not approved are Interagency Coordination for Review of Natural undergoing very significant review. by the deadline established pursuant to para- Gas Pipelines Act’’. graph (2)(B), that the agency— Even in the case for the major projects SEC. 2. FERC PROCESS COORDINATION FOR NAT- (A) has no jurisdiction or authority with re- now, we have a new system, a coordi- URAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS. spect to the applicable Federal authorization; nated effort through the FPISC, the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: (B) has no special expertise or information rel- new council that is overseeing inter- (1) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ evant to any project-related NEPA review; or state natural gas pipeline, so it is du- means the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- (C) does not intend to submit comments for the plicative as well. sion. record for the project-related NEPA review con- (2) FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION.—The term ‘‘Fed- It is inappropriate for a process that ducted by the Commission. eral authorization’’ has the meaning given that (4) EFFECT OF NON-DESIGNATION.— already grants eminent domain rights term in section 15(a) of the Natural Gas Act (15 (A) EFFECT ON AGENCY.—Any agency that is through pipeline companies to go U.S.C. 717n(a)). not designated as a participating agency under through private property now to short- (3) NEPA REVIEW.—The term ‘‘NEPA review’’ paragraph (3) with respect to an application for circuit the environmental and safety means the process of reviewing a proposed Fed- an authorization under section 3 of the Natural reviews. That is just really going too eral action under section 102 of the National Gas Act or a certificate of public convenience far for corporations and their profits, Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. and necessity under section 7 of such Act may where landowners and other stake- 4332). not request or conduct a NEPA review that is (4) PROJECT-RELATED NEPA REVIEW.—The term holders have to have the ability to supplemental to the project-related NEPA re- ‘‘project-related NEPA review’’ means any view conducted by the Commission, unless the weigh in. Otherwise, you are going to NEPA review required to be conducted with re- agency— cause more lawsuits and more delays spect to the issuance of an authorization under (i) demonstrates that such review is legally at the very end of the process and, I section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate necessary for the agency to carry out respon- think, do exactly the opposite of what of public convenience and necessity under sec- sibilities in considering an aspect of an applica- the author of the legislation intends to tion 7 of such Act. tion for a Federal authorization; and do. (b) COMMISSION NEPA REVIEW RESPONSIBIL- (ii) requires information that could not have So at this point, based upon all of the ITIES.—In acting as the lead agency under sec- been obtained during the project-related NEPA evidence that has been presented, I tion 15(b)(1) of the Natural Gas Act for the pur- review conducted by the Commission. poses of complying with the National Environ- (B) COMMENTS; RECORD.—The Commission urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on mental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) shall not, with respect to an agency that is not this bill. Don’t elevate corporate prof- with respect to an authorization under section 3 designated as a participating agency under its over the interests of the public. of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public paragraph (3) with respect to an application for I yield back the balance of my time. convenience and necessity under section 7 of an authorization under section 3 of the Natural

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The Clerk will designate tion submitted by such agency for the project-re- agency, the Federal agency overseeing the dele- the amendment. lated NEPA review conducted by the Commis- gated authority) shall notify Congress and the sion; or Commission of such failure and set forth a rec- The text of the amendment is as fol- (ii) include any such comments or other infor- ommended implementation plan to ensure com- lows: mation in the record for such project-related pletion of the action to which such deadline ap- Page 12, after line 9, add the following: NEPA review. plied. (h) LIMITATION ON APPLICATION.—This sec- (e) SCHEDULE.— (f) CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR FED- tion shall not apply to any application for an (1) DEADLINE FOR FEDERAL AUTHORIZA- ERAL AUTHORIZATION.— authorization under section 3 of the Natural TIONS.—A deadline for a Federal authorization (1) ISSUE IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION.— Gas Act or a certificate of public conven- required with respect to an application for au- (A) IDENTIFICATION.—Federal and State agen- ience and necessity under section 7 of such thorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas cies that may consider an aspect of an applica- Act with respect to which any part of a pipe- Act or a certificate of public convenience and tion for a Federal authorization shall identify, line facility that is a subject of the applica- necessity under section 7 of such Act set by the as early as possible, any issues of concern that tion is to be located on lands required under Commission under section 15(c)(1) of such Act may delay or prevent an agency from working Federal, State, or local law to be managed shall be not later than 90 days after the Com- with the Commission to resolve such issues and for purposes of natural resource conservation mission completes its project-related NEPA re- granting such authorization. or recreation. view, unless an applicable schedule is otherwise (B) ISSUE RESOLUTION.—The Commission may forward any issue of concern identified under The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- established by Federal law. lution 454, the gentlewoman from Mas- (2) CONCURRENT REVIEWS.—Each Federal and subparagraph (A) to the heads of the relevant State agency— agencies (including, in the case of an issue of sachusetts (Ms. TSONGAS) and a Mem- (A) that may consider an application for a concern that is a failure by a State agency, the ber opposed each will control 5 min- Federal authorization required with respect to Federal agency overseeing the delegated author- utes. an application for authorization under section 3 ity, if applicable) for resolution. The Chair recognizes the gentle- (2) REMOTE SURVEYS.—If a Federal or State of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public agency considering an aspect of an application woman from Massachusetts. convenience and necessity under section 7 of for a Federal authorization requires the person Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, my such Act shall formulate and implement a plan applying for such authorization to submit data, amendment protects a robust public re- for administrative, policy, and procedural mech- the agency shall consider any such data gath- view process for any proposed pipeline anisms to enable the agency to ensure comple- ered by aerial or other remote means that the tion of Federal authorizations in compliance that seeks to cross protected conserva- person submits. The agency may grant a condi- with schedules established by the Commission tion and recreation lands. The legisla- tional approval for the Federal authorization tion before us today, with its short- under section 15(c)(1) of such Act; and based on data gathered by aerial or remote (B) in considering an aspect of an application circuited environmental reviews, puts means, conditioned on the verification of such for a Federal authorization required with re- data by subsequent onsite inspection. treasured public lands at risk. spect to an application for authorization under (3) APPLICATION PROCESSING.—The Commis- My home State of Massachusetts, section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate sion, and Federal and State agencies, may allow like many areas around the country, of public convenience and necessity under sec- a person applying for a Federal authorization to faces real energy challenges. We need tion 7 of such Act, shall— fund a third-party contractor to assist in re- (i) formulate and implement a plan to enable careful and strategic long-term plan- viewing the application for such authorization. ning in order to lower energy prices the agency to comply with the schedule estab- (g) ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, EFFI- lished by the Commission under section 15(c)(1) CIENCY.—For an application for an authoriza- and maintain reliability and resiliency. of such Act; tion under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or Over the past several years, we have (ii) carry out the obligations of that agency a certificate of public convenience and necessity seen proposals for new natural gas under applicable law concurrently, and in con- under section 7 of such Act that requires mul- pipelines that would stretch hundreds junction with, the project-related NEPA review tiple Federal authorizations, the Commission, of miles and cross many different com- conducted by the Commission, and in compli- with input from any Federal or State agency munities. ance with the schedule established by the Com- considering an aspect of the application, shall We must work to identify ways to mission under section 15(c)(1) of such Act, un- track and make available to the public on the less the agency notifies the Commission in writ- Commission’s website information related to the lower energy prices for our homes and ing that doing so would impair the ability of the actions required to complete the Federal author- businesses, and increasing the supply agency to conduct needed analysis or otherwise izations. Such information shall include the fol- of lower cost natural gas may be one carry out such obligations; lowing: way to achieve that objective while we (iii) transmit to the Commission a statement— (1) The schedule established by the Commis- transition to cleaner, more affordable, (I) acknowledging receipt of the schedule es- sion under section 15(c)(1) of the Natural Gas and sustainable alternatives. However, tablished by the Commission under section Act. we cannot, in the long run, afford to be 15(c)(1) of the Natural Gas Act; and (2) A list of all the actions required by each (II) setting forth the plan formulated under applicable agency to complete permitting, re- careless about our other environmental clause (i) of this subparagraph; views, and other actions necessary to obtain a interests as we make that transition. (iv) not later than 30 days after the agency re- final decision on the application. These major infrastructure proposals ceives such application for a Federal authoriza- (3) The expected completion date for each in New England and elsewhere around tion, transmit to the applicant a notice— such action. the country deserve close and careful (I) indicating whether such application is (4) A point of contact at the agency respon- scrutiny given the potential environ- sible for each such action. ready for processing; and mental impacts and the costs borne by (II) if such application is not ready for proc- (5) In the event that an action is still pending essing, that includes a comprehensive descrip- as of the expected date of completion, a brief ex- ratepayers. tion of the information needed for the agency to planation of the reasons for the delay. Regrettably, this legislation moves determine that the application is ready for proc- The CHAIR. No amendment to that us in the wrong direction. This bill essing; amendment in the nature of a sub- would force FERC to rush decision- (v) determine that such application for a Fed- stitute shall be in order except those making, including environmental re- eral authorization is ready for processing for printed in part A of House Report 115– views necessary to determine if pipe- purposes of clause (iv) if such application is suf- 235. Each such amendment may be of- lines will have negative impacts on ficiently complete for the purposes of com- State forests, parks, wildlife manage- mencing consideration, regardless of whether fered only in the order printed in the supplemental information is necessary to enable report, by a Member designated in the ment areas, and wetlands, lands ex- the agency to complete the consideration re- report, shall be considered as read, pressly put aside as a result of a public quired by law with respect to such application; shall be debatable for the time speci- decision to protect them. and fied in the report equally divided and Our Nation has a longstanding his- (vi) not less often than once every 90 days, controlled by the proponent and an op- tory of preserving natural habitats and transmit to the Commission a report describing ponent, shall not be subject to amend- protecting open spaces for the public the progress made in considering such applica- ment, and shall not be subject to a de- benefit, and we have invested enormous tion for a Federal authorization. mand for division of the question. public resources toward these goals. (3) FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE.—If a Federal or State agency, including the Commission, fails AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS These lands and the decisions behind to meet a deadline for a Federal authorization The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- them deserve to be honored. set forth in the schedule established by the Com- sider amendment No. 1 printed in part In my district, we recently went mission under section 15(c)(1) of the Natural A of House Report 115–235. through the public review process for a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.014 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 proposed natural gas pipeline. Hun- fuel industry carte blanche to build The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of dreds of my constituents expressed pipelines without robust public re- rule XVIII, further proceedings on the their concerns about the project. Con- views. amendment offered by the gentle- struction of the pipeline could have I yield 13⁄4 minutes to the gentleman woman from Massachusetts will be jeopardized local wildlife and impacted from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). postponed. both State and federally designated Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I am AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. LYNCH conservation land, as well as Massa- proud to co-lead this amendment with The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- chusetts’ scarce farmland. my colleagues, Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. sider amendment No. 2 printed in part Thanks to a robust review process, MCGOVERN. A of House Report 115–235. the public had numerous opportunities FERC, as it is currently structured, Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chairman, I have an to question the project and express is not adequately protecting our most amendment at the desk these legitimate concerns, and their valued public lands designed for recre- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate views were able to be fully considered. ation and conservation, and this bill the amendment. While I believe we must protect that will only make this particular mis- The text of the amendment is as fol- review process for all infrastructure management worse. We are witnessing lows: projects, my amendment focuses on this firsthand in my Virginia. Page 12, after line 9, add the following: pipelines that cross protected con- At stake is one of our Nation’s treas- SEC. 3. PIPELINE SECURITY. servation and recreation lands. ured landscapes, the Appalachian Na- In considering an application for an au- I urge my colleagues to support my tional Scenic Trail, the A.T., and the thorization under section 3 of the Natural amendment and protect investments surrounding national parkland and na- Gas Act or a certificate of public conven- by Federal taxpayers, States, and local tional forestlands. The A.T. was con- ience and necessity under section 7 of such communities in preserving their nat- gressionally dedicated as a national Act, the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- ural and historic resources. mission shall consult with the Administrator scenic trail nearly 50 years ago, and it of the Transportation Security Administra- I reserve the balance of my time. is one of the most significant land fea- tion regarding the applicant’s compliance Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in tures in the Eastern United States. It with security guidance and best practice rec- opposition to the amendment. is famous around the world. ommendations of the Administration regard- The CHAIR. The gentleman from Its cultural heritage, its recreational ing pipeline infrastructure security, pipeline Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. options, its natural resources all serve cybersecurity, pipeline personnel security, Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I would crucial roles in the lives and commu- and other pipeline security measures. just note that all current reviews that nities of the Appalachian region, but it The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- we do now for pipeline siting, they all is at risk. lution 454, the gentleman from Massa- remain in place. None of it goes away. The proposed Mountain Valley Pipe- chusetts (Mr. LYNCH) and a Member op- Those same reviews take place. line route impacts 19 prominent views posed each will control 5 minutes. The gentlewoman’s amendment, in over nearly 100 miles of the Appa- The Chair recognizes the gentleman our view, is unnecessary because noth- lachian Trail. Tinker Cliffs, the Drag- from Massachusetts. ing in this legislation would limit envi- on’s Tooth, even the totally iconic Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chairman, I yield ronmental protections or affect laws McAfee Knob all will be corrupted by myself such time as I may consume. that govern the multiple use of our this pipeline. Mr. Chairman, at the outset, I would public lands. I am not anti-pipeline. I am not anti- like to thank Chairman UPTON and Ms. Pipelines, we know, as I said earlier, energy. I am an avid Appalachian Trail CASTOR, the ranking member from are the safest, most efficient way to hiker. I have crossed almost all of the Florida, for their articulate debate this transport energy supplies. The over- 60 pipeline crossings that exist on the afternoon on this important issue. whelming majority of Americans trail. But the Mountain Valley’s pro- I would also like to thank Chairman strongly support modernizing our in- posal route doesn’t take the least SESSIONS, Ranking Member SLAUGH- frastructure, including pipelines, to en- impactful route. It doesn’t cross the TER, and all of the members of the sure stable, affordable supplies. And I trail. It runs alongside it for almost 100 Rules Committee for making this would note, we have millions of miles miles. amendment in order. of pipelines across the country. This commonsense amendment will So what is the alternative if you b 1515 simply ensure that the Transportation don’t have a pipeline? You will be able to see the impact Security Administration, the Federal Well, it is going to be more expensive day after day after day. It doesn’t agency with the primary jurisdiction and, frankly, the accident record is not sound like the developers thought over pipeline security on behalf of the perfect either. It includes rail or truck, about minimizing their impact on this American people, will retain a mean- often at a higher cost, which then is important cultural icon. ingful seat at the table when it comes passed along to those consumers, im- It has also become clear that the pro- to determinations made by the Federal pacting the most vulnerable the most. posed route would require an amend- Energy Regulatory Commission, FERC, Infrastructure modernization and job ment to the Jefferson National Forest on whether to approve a pipeline con- growth go hand in hand with environ- management plan, which was carefully struction permit. mental and natural resource protec- constructed and well balanced. In particular, this amendment pro- tion. Investing in our infrastructure is Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to vides that, in considering a pipeline a smart investment for energy secu- support this amendment and protect permit application, FERC must simply rity, job growth, manufacturing, and one of America’s most treasured nat- consult with TSA administrators as to creating the jobs that we want. ural places. whether a pipeline developer is compli- Maintaining and expanding these Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chair, I yield ant with existing TSA guidelines and economywide benefits is dependent on back the balance of my time. best practice recommendations gov- a transparent and a predictable regu- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I again erning pipeline security. That includes latory approval of infrastructure remind my colleagues to oppose the an examination of facility security, cy- projects. That is what the underlying amendment, and I yield back the bal- bersecurity, and other critical meas- bill does. ance of my time. ures that are designed to safeguard the This amendment, however, we would The CHAIR. The question is on the American people against the threat of view as a step backward. I would urge amendment offered by the gentle- terrorists and cyber attacks per- my colleagues to oppose this amend- woman from Massachusetts (Ms. TSON- petrated on the U.S. pipeline system. ment. GAS). While H.R. 2910 seeks to expedite the I reserve the balance of my time. The question was taken; and the FERC review process for pipeline con- Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I Chair announced that the noes ap- struction projects in the name of effi- would like to say, first, that energy in- peared to have it. ciency, we also know that recent ter- frastructure is critical to our economy; Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I de- rorist and cyber attacks launched yet we cannot simply give the fossil mand a recorded vote. against pipeline facilities nationwide

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:25 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.053 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6009 have more than demonstrated that we decisions. The bottom line is, what this Mr. UPTON. I yield to the gentleman cannot place expediency above na- amendment will accomplish, it will re- from Massachusetts. tional security and public safety. quire that to happen, that consultation Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chair, first of all, I In 2015, a domestic terrorist received to happen between TSA and FERC. thank the gentleman very much for ac- a maximum 20-year sentence after Mr. Chair, I ask Members to vote in cepting the amendment. I agree, there pleading guilty to Federal charges re- support of this amendment, and I yield may be some other areas that are not lating to his use of a highly volatile ex- back the balance of my time. particularly addressed, such as the plosive device to damage a natural Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I claim LNG situation. Obviously, we want to pipeline in Texas. Four years earlier the time in opposition to the amend- increase the level of safety with re- than that, a similar attack was per- ment. spect to LNG as well, but I understand petrated in Oklahoma by an individual The CHAIR. The gentleman from those questions can be answered during armed with a homemade improvised Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. our debate with the Senate as well and explosive device. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I would in conference. In addition, the 2017 series on ‘‘Pipe- like to start out by saying that we are But the bottom line is I thank him lines in Peril,’’ published by Energy prepared to accept the amendment. I for accepting the amendment. and Environment News, reported that know that all of us here take pipeline Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, reclaiming advanced cyber threats targeting U.S. safety very seriously, and certainly my time, it is my understanding, I be- pipelines have only increased and since my chairmanship of the Energy lieve, that a GAO report has been re- evolved over the past 5 years, following and Commerce Committee, we put safe- quested by some of our friends on both a so-called pipeline hacking spree un- ty at the forefront of our efforts to sides of the aisle, and we welcome the dertaken by members of the Chinese modernize our pipeline infrastructure. completion of that report and are anx- military. The theft of sensitive data We passed two major bills that Presi- ious to see the result. Mr. Chairman, again, I am prepared from at least 23 separate U.S. pipeline dent Obama signed, and I think there to accept the amendment, and I yield companies in 2011 and 2012 constitute may have been maybe a single Member back the balance of my time. that opposed that legislation over the the sort of cyber breach that the Con- The CHAIR. The question is on the gressional Research Service has de- years, but we care a lot about that. amendment offered by the gentleman scribed as allowing hackers the ability In the last Congress, we passed the from Massachusetts (Mr. LYNCH). to ‘‘disrupt pipeline service and cause PIPES Act and the FAST Act. Again, The amendment was agreed to. major bipartisan initiatives that Mr. spills, explosions, and fires all from re- AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER mote locations.’’ PALLONE and I worked out that got to The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- I would also like to express my con- President Obama’s desk. Each of these sider amendment No. 3 printed in part cern regarding an issue that was the two bills took important steps to up- A of House Report 115–235. subject of an amendment of mine date our laws to protect against emerg- Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I have an which was not ruled in order, and that ing physical attacks as well as cyber amendment at the desk. is the issuance of pipeline construction attacks, threats to the grid, in our en- The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate permits by FERC in areas where a ergy delivery systems, including pipe- the amendment. project site and its surrounding com- lines. The text of the amendment is as fol- munity is already experiencing pre- We know that multiple Federal and lows: existing unsafe levels of air pollutants. State agencies have a role to play and Page 12, after line 9, add the following: In my own congressional district in an opportunity to lead with that exper- (g) SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Massachusetts, FERC recently ap- tise. While the Department of Energy STATEMENTS.— proved a proposal for a natural gas is the lead sector-specific agency for (1) IN GENERAL.—In conducting a project- compressor station in the beautiful cybersecurity and for the energy sec- related NEPA review, the Commission shall town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and tor, the Pipeline and Hazardous Mate- prepare a supplement to a draft environ- mental impact statement or a final environ- as evidenced by the certificate of inde- rials Safety Administration, PHMSA, mental impact statement if— pendent and quality testing conducted is responsible for administrating min- (A) the Commission makes a substantial by Dr. Curt Nordgaard and other com- imum pipeline safety standards, and change in the proposed action that is rel- munity stakeholders, the air quality in the TSA, the Transportation Security evant to environmental concerns; or Weymouth is already at toxic levels of Administration, does monitor threats (B) there are significant new cir- so-called criteria air pollutants such as to our transportation sector. I think cumstances or information relevant to envi- benzene. that is where the gentleman from Mas- ronmental concerns and bearing on the ap- My amendment would have sus- sachusetts is coming from with this plication for authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act or a certificate of public pended the certificate issued by FERC amendment. convenience and necessity under section 7 of for the Weymouth compressor station The amendment, I have got to say, such Act with respect to which the project- and other projects that the commission appears to be consistent with current related NEPA review is being conducted, or approves for construction and commu- law, while a rigid consultation require- its impacts. nities that have unsafe air quality lev- ment could end up resulting in delays (2) MITIGATION PLANS.—In conducting a els. if the TSA is not able to consult in a project-related NEPA review, if a draft envi- In addition to my concerns around timely manner, but, again, the lan- ronmental impact statement does not in- air quality, I have to highlight the pub- guage is ‘‘consult.’’ I would hope that clude information about mitigation plans for lic safety issues surrounding the route adverse impacts that cannot reasonably be that would happen. avoided, the Commission shall prepare a sup- of a natural gas pipeline that FERC ap- The amendment also appears to ad- plement to the draft environmental impact proved in West Roxbury, a local neigh- dress pipeline facilities, but it is not statement that includes such information. borhood in the heart of my district. clear whether it includes LNG as an ex- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- The pipeline runs through a densely ample. Given the overlapping nature of lution 454, the gentleman from Virginia populated neighborhood. It runs right Federal and State jurisdiction over (Mr. BEYER) and a Member opposed through an active blasting area in a pipeline safety, we want to make sure each will control 5 minutes. quarry that is located next to a resi- that we are doing it right and that we The Chair recognizes the gentleman dential area, and I don’t know how that have got all the tools in the toolbox to from Virginia. happens if public safety and national make sure that that happens and we Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, it is a security are considerations. don’t wonder what would have hap- great honor to come after this bipar- Whether a pipeline is blown up be- pened without this amendment. tisan discussion between Mr. LYNCH cause of stupidity because FERC has Mr. Chair, I appreciate the gentle- and Mr. UPTON. I hope a precedent has located it in a blasting zone or it is be- man’s amendment. We are ready to been set, Mr. Chairman. cause of a nefarious attempt of outside work with him, but certainly, at this I offered this amendment to improve actors, the bottom line is that FERC point, ready to accept the amendment. the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- should sit down and talk with TSA Mr. LYNCH. Will the gentleman mission’s public comment period and when they are looking at these siting yield? transparency process.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.057 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 This amendment would require FERC open, let’s make sure the public has decision without all that, and the pub- to issue a supplemental environmental the ability to weigh in with their pro- lic has been cheated out of the ability impact statement if there is critical posals. to comment on what is going to happen new information relevant to a pipeline Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance to their land and to their homes. It is proposal, and to require mitigation of my time. just not fair. plans for adverse impacts if not already Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I claim Mr. Chair, I encourage my colleagues provided. the time in opposition to the amend- on both sides of the aisle to support The case of the Mountain Valley ment. this good, bipartisan amendment, and I Pipeline demonstrated how the current The CHAIR. The gentleman from yield back the balance of my time. FERC process has failed us and why Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes. The CHAIR. The question is on the this amendment is necessary. Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, FERC is amendment offered by the gentleman I recently wrote a letter to FERC on the lead agency for siting interstate from Virginia (Mr. BEYER). this very issue, asking that they ini- natural gas pipelines. We all know The question was taken; and the tiate a supplemental environmental that. But there are a number of other Chair announced that the noes ap- impact statement before moving for- Federal and State agencies that also peared to have it. ward with the issuance of a Certificate have to issue associated permits for Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chair, I demand a of Public Convenience and Necessity. large-scale projects. recorded vote. Quite simply, the process was flawed. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of b 1530 In response to a September 2016 draft rule XVIII, further proceedings on the environmental impact statement, Through the FERC prefile process, amendment offered by the gentleman Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, had to sponsors engage with landowners, local from Virginia will be postponed. present more information and an up- communities, and government agencies Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, I move that dated route for the pipeline proposal to to educate stakeholders and collect the the Committee do now rise. FERC. Originally, Mr. Chairman, they information about the best location for The motion was agreed to. offered 1,000 pages of updates for public siting that pipeline. Accordingly, the Committee rose; comment, but then their updates ex- The underlying bill, H.R. 2910, brings and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. FLO- tended beyond the public comment pe- much-needed certainty and trans- RES) having assumed the chair, Mr. riod, which ended in December 2016, parency to the process by encouraging DUNCAN of Tennessee, Chair of the and included thousands of additional the stakeholders to participate in good Committee of the Whole House on the pages of crucially important informa- faith early in the process. Unfortu- state of the Union, reported that that tion—20,000 pages of crucially impor- nately, this amendment, the way that Committee, having had under consider- tant information. Think about how we read it, would create more uncer- ation the bill (H.R. 2910) to provide for long it would take to read 20,000 pages. tainty and create more opportunities Federal and State agency coordination What is most egregious is that, be- for delays. in the approval of certain authoriza- cause this document dump came after The overwhelming majority of Amer- tions under the Natural Gas Act, and the public comment period had ended, icans strongly support expanding the for other purposes, had come to no res- affected stakeholders weren’t able to infrastructure. Creating the jobs, the olution thereon. pipelines, ensures stable and affordable offer their comments for FERC consid- f eration. They had already closed the supplies. Flexibility, affordable, and re- public comment period, but the pipe- liable energy is important for Amer- PROMOTING CROSS-BORDER line company was still submitting ican families and businesses to thrive. ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE ACT thousands of pages. I would note, at this point we still GENERAL LEAVE Even more ridiculous, the developers don’t have a quorum with FERC, and Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, I ask unani- have continued to add more docu- we want that to change. That will be mous consent that all Members have 5 ments, even after FERC issued the an issue that goes through the con- legislative days to revise and extend final environmental impact statement. firmation process in the Senate, but their remarks and to include extra- So apparently it wasn’t final in the consumers really only benefit from do- neous material on the bill, H.R. 2883. eyes of the developers. mestic energy if we can get it to them. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there For many, FERC’s recent decision to Investing in infrastructure is a smart objection to the request of the gen- issue this final statement for the pro- investment, so I would urge my col- tleman from Michigan? posed Mountain Valley Pipeline is pat- leagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on this amend- There was no objection. ently alarming. ment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The appropriate course would be to Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- ant to House Resolution H.R. 2883 and issue a supplemental environmental ance of my time. rule XVIII, the Chair declares the impact statement and allow for public Mr. BEYER. Mr. Chairman, I yield House in the Committee of the Whole comment on those 20,000 pages. myself such time as I may consume. House on the state of the Union for the Let’s fix this woefully incompetent I very much agree with the lead spon- consideration of the bill, H.R. 2883. process. sor of the bill, Mr. UPTON, that we The Chair appoints the gentleman Local communities affected most by don’t want any more uncertainty, and from Tennessee (Mr. DUNCAN) to pre- proposed energy infrastructure projects we certainly don’t want more delays. side over the Committee of the Whole. naturally have concerns regarding the In fact, this amendment was origi- b 1534 projects near them. nally in a bipartisan bill sponsored by On my extensive visits to southwest my Republican friend from Virginia, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Virginia last summer, there were two MORGAN GRIFFITH. I literally lifted it Accordingly, the House resolved kinds of signs everywhere, Mr. Chair- word for word. itself into the Committee of the Whole man. There were ‘‘Make America Great What we want to do is make sure House on the state of the Union for the Again, Donald Trump for President,’’ that all of the information is on the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2883) to and there were ‘‘No Mountain Valley table at the beginning. It is just not establish a more uniform, transparent, Pipeline.’’ fair to the people who are affected by a and modern process to authorize the They deserve the opportunity to ex- pipeline that an environmental impact construction, connection, operation, press their views fully and to partici- statement is issued and they wouldn’t and maintenance of international bor- pate in a robust public engagement have a chance to comment on it. der-crossing facilities for the import process, especially for projects which So let’s make sure that the devel- and export of oil and natural gas and will use eminent domain to seize their opers are putting all of the information the transmission of electricity, with private land from homeowners and out first. And if they put it out and the Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee in the chair. farmers. public comment period closes and then The Clerk read the title of the bill. If there are major changes offered they give you the rest of the informa- The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the after the public comment period is tion, then, clearly, FERC has made the bill is considered read the first time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.060 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6011 The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. in turn, is going to create the jobs, lic interest. It is up to a project’s oppo- UPTON), and the gentlewoman from strengthen our Nation’s energy secu- nent to try to prove otherwise. The bill Florida (Ms. CASTOR), each will control rity, and support affordable and reli- even allows the oil industry to make 30 minutes. able energy for all Americans. major modifications to its pipelines The Chair recognizes the gentleman Again, I want to thank my colleagues without getting any approval at all. from Michigan. for their efforts on this important leg- That means, if a company wants to in- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chairman, I yield islation, and I reserve the balance of crease its pipeline capacity or reverse myself 4 minutes. my time. an existing pipeline to carry more oil, Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I natural gas, or tar sands crude into the support of H.R. 2883, the Promoting yield myself such time as I may con- United States, the company can do just Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure sume. that, no questions asked. Act. I rise in opposition to H.R. 2883, the Building new pipelines or expanding This legislation continues the great Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infra- existing ones could have a profound en- tradition of bipartisan legislation com- structure Act. My Republican col- vironmental impact, but the bill allows ing out of the House Energy and Com- leagues argue that we need more bills for no meaningful environmental re- merce Committee. Our focus has been like H.R. 2883 to extract and transport view for a cross-border pipeline. The and will continue to be building Amer- more oil and gas as quickly as possible. bill says the Federal Government can ica’s infrastructure, creating jobs, and But building a modern energy infra- only examine the cross-border segment strengthening our economy. structure for the 21st century requires of the project. I want to congratulate my colleagues a lot more than drilling wells, laying Who thought that up? That is very and sponsors of this bill, particularly more pipelines, filling more railcars creative. Mr. MULLIN and Mr. GENE GREEN, Re- with crude oil, and putting more tank- It is almost hard to believe that this publican and Democrat, for their work er trucks on our highways. is what the bill does, but it is true. For on this legislation. A modern, American, 21st century a pipeline spanning hundreds of miles, H.R. 2883 would establish coordinated energy infrastructure plan must ad- the environmental review will focus on procedures to authorize the construc- dress the threat of climate change. only that tiny part that crosses the tion, connection, operation, and main- This is the biggest energy challenge U.S. border. That is irresponsible. That tenance of international border-cross- that we face as a country. We cannot would eliminate the possibility of any ing facilities for the import and export have a meaningful conversation about meaningful examination of the carbon of oil and natural gas, and the trans- America’s energy infrastructure with- pollution impacts of these pipelines. We should be examining the carbon mission of electricity. That is what the out also having a conversation about impact of every pipeline before we ap- bill does. the changing climate and the huge prove it. Many are very important. But The legislation would replace the re- costs heaped on hardworking American to do so without important environ- quirements established under executive families and businesses because of the mental reviews in this day and age is order that persons obtain a Presi- change in climate. dential permit before constructing an I am proud to represent the State of frightening. The future will belong to the country oil and gas pipeline or electric trans- Florida, but here is what my neighbors that builds an energy infrastructure to mission facility that crosses the border are experiencing now: higher AC bills, support a cleaner, lower carbon econ- between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. more extreme weather events, heat omy, and it is our responsibility to To date, Congress has not asserted its waves, higher cost for flood insurance lead the country in the clean energy authority to establish proceedings for and property insurance, and property future with all of the jobs, consumer permitting cross-border energy infra- taxes that are having to go now to re- savings, and economic growth that structure. In the absence of a statu- pair our water and wastewater infra- torily directed process, agencies have would be provided. structure on the coast. This bill also provides more proof of made decisions regarding cross-border We have a rapidly diminishing win- what is plain: In this Republican-led energy infrastructure within the con- dow to act to reduce our carbon pollu- Congress, it is, unfortunately, likely to text of their interpretation of a series tion before the catastrophic impacts of go down in history as having failed to of executive orders dating back to the climate change are irreversible. The meet one of its greatest responsibil- 1950s. energy infrastructure decisions that we ities of this time—the challenge of the Recent proposals, most notably the make today will have a real impact on changing climate. Our children and Keystone XL pipeline, have faced sig- whether we can mitigate climate grandchildren will be poorer for it, and nificant and unnecessary delays as a change in the future. We need to under- they will ask us, and especially my Re- result of political interference in what stand this risk before we lock in infra- publican colleagues: Why didn’t you should have been a straightforward re- structure that will produce carbon pol- act when you had the chance? view. There is bipartisan agreement lution for decades to come. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of that we should have a free flow of en- This bill’s supporters don’t like to be my time. ergy in North America. reminded of the daunting challenges of Mr. UPTON. Mr. Chair, I reserve the This bill is going to level the playing the changing climate. That is reflected balance of my time. field for energy infrastructure projects in our discussion today, and, frankly, Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I located at the international border. it is reflected in the glaring inaction of yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from The legislation takes important steps this Republican Congress to address Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN). to bring fairness to the process and climate change. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. provide certainty to countries whom If enacted into law, H.R. 2883 would Chair, I want to thank my colleague on we already have a free trade agreement move us backwards in our fight for the the Energy and Commerce Committee with and businesses that want to cre- clean energy economy and the jobs of for yielding me the time. ate jobs in the U.S. It is going to the future. H.R. 2883 would rubber- I rise today in support of H.R. 2883, strengthen our effort to improve and stamp permits for pipelines to carry the Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- update NAFTA and enhance our tri- oil, natural gas, even tar sands crude frastructure Act. lateral trading relationships. into the United States. The Presidential permitting process It is time Congress exercised its con- Tar sands crude is the dirtiest fuel on dates back through many administra- stitutional authority to regulate com- the planet from a climate perspective, tions, beginning with the administra- merce with foreign nations and replace and this bill creates a permitting proc- tion of Ulysses S. Grant. The executive the Presidential permit requirement ess for cross-border pipelines that branch has taken the necessary steps with a more transparent, efficient, and make it difficult, if not impossible, for to ensure our cross-border infrastruc- effective review process. the Federal Government to say no to ture with Canada and Mexico was con- Establishing the cross-border permit- any of these projects. structed. ting process in law would lead to more This bill asserts that every cross-bor- These past administrations, and even objective and timely decisions, which, der energy project is always in the pub- the current administration, were

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.062 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 forced to issue executive orders be- 8 years with the Keystone pipeline and we can all support, and we should all cause Congress failed to act. Congress making sure it has the transparent and support. has the duty to regulate the commerce consistent approach on how we regu- Mr. Chairman, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on of the United States, and cross-border late these permits. this sensible bipartisan legislation. energy infrastructure projects fall well The United States is a powerhouse Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chairman, as you within that space. around the world. We want to keep it have heard, two of my colleagues from Opponents of this bill argue the exec- that way. We want our country to com- Texas have just come out, obviously, in utive permitting process has worked pete freely in the global market and support of this bill. There is not a lot well in the past. It is true that in the continue to positively benefit our econ- that Texas and Oklahoma agree on, es- past the process has been proven effec- omy. My bill, H.R. 2883, the Promoting pecially this time of the year when we tive. Unfortunately, cross-border deci- Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure enter football season. Other than that, sions have now fallen victim to elec- Act, supports the construction of en- we agree that Oklahoma is better at tion year-cycle politics. ergy infrastructure across our North football than Texas. We cannot build infrastructure in America borders. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Will the this country or on the continent based Simply put, this bill takes the poli- gentleman yield? on who sits in the White House, wheth- tics out of energy infrastructure Mr. MULLIN. I yield to the gen- er they be Democrat or Republican. It projects. The construction of these bor- tleman. is Congress’ responsibility to create der-crossing facilities should be done Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. regulatory rules by which infrastruc- effectively and efficiently without get- Chairman, I want to thank Congress- ture is constructed. ting caught up in our Nation’s politics. man MULLIN for partnering together. Like he said, Texas and Oklahoma b 1545 These facilities are used for importing and exporting oil, natural gas, and have a lot of things in common. We This bill will create a regulatory electricity that enhance the trade of both are energy States. But believe me, process at the Federal Energy Regu- our energy products that benefit our the Red River does divide us on foot- latory Commission, the Department of economy. ball. State, and the Department of Energy This bipartisan piece of legislation Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chairman, I in- to permit cross-border infrastructure. allows a transparent and efficient proc- clude in the RECORD a letter from the It is not different than building roads, ess to be followed the same way every International Union of Operating Engi- bridges, or railways. The Department time and for every project. Most impor- neers, a letter from Edison Electric In- of Transportation coordinates with the tantly, it provides regulatory certainty stitute, a letter from the IOSA, and a Federal, State, and local agencies to to those charged with carrying out letter from the Plains All American ensure projects are completed and the these projects. I want to thank this Pipeline all in support of this bill. environment is protected. We will do House for allowing such bills to come INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING the same thing for pipes and wires. We forth and the opportunity to allow this ENGINEERS, AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR need to build electric transmission bill to be heard. lines and pipelines to move resources AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL OR- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance GANIZATIONS, from where they are to where they are of my time. July 18, 2017. needed. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- Hon. PAUL RYAN, The bill complies with the National man, lest anyone be left with the im- Speaker of the House, Washington, DC. Environmental Policy Act and requires pression that there is a problem with Hon. NANCY PELOSI, a full environmental review of any cross-border pipeline approvals, the Minority Leader, Washington, DC. cross-border facility including analysis U.S. Energy Information Administra- DEAR SPEAKER RYAN AND LEADER PELOSI: The International Union of Operating Engi- of climate change impacts. More so, tion, from a December 2016 report, says the entire length of the pipeline or neers (IUOE) supports H.R. 2883, the Cross- that over the last 5 years, natural gas Border Energy Infrastructure Act, legisla- electric transmission line will be re- pipeline capacity between the U.S. and tion that provides clear congressional au- viewed for environmental impacts not Mexico has grown substantially and is thority to the process of evaluating just for the cross-border pipeline. projected to double through 2018. transnational pipeline projects. Further, the While there is some confusion on this Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to IUOE endorses H.R. 2910, a bill Promoting issue, opponents of the bill talk about the gentleman from Texas (Mr. GON- Inter-Agency Coordination for Review of how we will gut the NEPA process—the ZALEZ). Natural Gas Pipelines Act. National Environmental Policy Act. We respectfully request that you support Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Chair- both of these pieces of legislation when they This is simply not the case. My col- man, I rise in support of H.R. 2883, the come to the floor of the House of Representa- league from Texas (Mr. VEASEY) will Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infra- tives this week. offer a bipartisan amendment to the structure Act. The International Union of Operating En- bill clarifying that the scope of the Na- This bill would enact crucial reforms gineers represents 400,000 working men and tional Environmental Policy Act re- allowing efficient trade of energy prod- women in the United States and Canada, view shall not be limited in any way by ucts with our North American friends thousands of whom build and maintain the this act. and allies. Unfortunately, the existing nation’s energy infrastructure. We are one of The bill is about the future and how four unions that are signatory to the Na- process has politicized vital cross-bor- tional Pipeline Agreement. Operating Engi- to meet energy demands for the 21st der energy infrastructure. neers perform millions of hours of work on century. We should embrace the H.R. 2883 offers a narrowly crafted, pipeline projects around the United States changes taking place in North America sensible solution to this problem. The every year; millions of additional hours were and harmonize our policies with those bill will create a process at the Federal performed on pipeline work by IUOE mem- of our neighbors both to the north with Energy Regulatory Commission, State bers in Canada. Canada and to the south with Mexico, Department, and the Department of North America’s energy network is inex- and this bill, if it becomes law, will do Energy to permit cross-border infra- tricably linked. Eliminating legal and regu- latory uncertainty regarding the permitting that. structure projects. of cross-border energy facilities will promote Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chairman, I yield This new procedure will bring regu- investment and job creation in North Amer- myself such time as I may consume. latory certainty while ensuring these ica, and that is why the IUOE supports H.R. Mr. Chairman, we are here talking projects are environmentally sound 2883. Removing these regulatory barriers will about how to take politics out of our and within public interest. These ultimately increase the interconnection of infrastructure. As we just heard the projects create jobs in my district in the North American energy network and at gentleman from Texas (Mr. GENE south Texas and across the country. the same time improve reliability, security, and affordability. GREEN), this is a bipartisan bill. We I congratulate and thank Mr. GREEN Today, the process for permitting this en- hear a lot of stuff about it damaging and Mr. MULLIN for this important ergy infrastructure lives only through Exec- the environment; it doesn’t. We are piece of legislation. Energy security, utive Order. North America’s energy future talking about crossing a border and targeted regulatory reforms, and smart is simply too important to leave to the ambi- taking a situation that was held up for infrastructure investments are things guity and imprecision of administrative fiat.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.063 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6013 Granting clear legislative authority and del- IOSA, Streamlining of the approval process: New egating responsibility to an agency experi- June 19, 2017. certificates of crossings and Presidential enced with the National Environmental Pol- Rep. FRED UPTON, permits would not be required for modifica- icy Act and permitting processes, the Fed- Chairman, Energy Subcommittee, tions to existing border-crossing projects eral Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Washington, DC. that are operating or for which approvals rather than the Department of State, will in- Rep. BOBBY RUSH, have previously been issued. crease the competency and capacity of the Ranking Member, The Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infra- review of cross-border energy projects. It is a Washington, DC. structure Act will serve to enhance the ex- clear improvement in the administration of DEAR CHAIRMAN UPTON AND RANKING MEM- isting mutually beneficial Canada-U.S. en- major project permitting. BER RUSH: The In Situ Oil Sands Alliance ergy partnership. Thank you for your consid- (IOSA) offers strong support for the Pro- Updating the American domestic permit- eration of and support for the Act. moting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure ting and regulatory framework for natural- Sincerely, Act reintroduced by Congressman gas pipelines is also essential. Several steps PATRICIA NELSON, Markwayne Mullin (R–OK) and Congressman Vice Chair, In Situ Oil Sands Alliance. are necessary in this regard, and H.R. 2910 is Gene Green (D–TX) and urges you to back its one of them. Domestic energy production timely passage. IOSA is an alliance of Cana- PLAINS ALL AMERICAN provides good-paying jobs for members of the dian oil sands developers dedicated to the re- IUOE and other construction craftworkers PIPELINE, L.P. sponsible development of the resource using July 18, 2017. and continues to employ thousands of our drilling technologies. We support this legis- members. Uncertainty and delay during en- Hon. MARKWAYNE MULLIN, lation as it establishes greater predictability Member of Congress, vironmental reviews, however, hinder the in the process of developing additional en- growth of jobs related to the nation’s energy Washington, DC. ergy transportation links between our two Hon. GENE GREEN, infrastructure. Congress should give FERC countries which will serve a critical role in additional tools to keep federal agencies ac- Member of Congress, continuing towards North American energy Washington, DC. countable and maximize coordination in the independence and reducing dependence on permitting process. DEAR CONGRESSMAN MULLIN AND CONGRESS- unstable overseas suppliers. These links will MAN GREEN: I am writing on behalf of Plains H.R. 2910 requires reporting and trans- help to ensure that growing Canadian oil All American Pipeline, L.P. in support of parency in the review of major projects. sands production remains a secure, afford- your legislation, H.R. 2883, the Promoting These requirements raise the bar for regu- able, environmentally responsible and eco- Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act. lators and provides the public with a better nomically beneficial source of supply for the This legislation will provide the needed re- understanding of the environmental impacts United States. form of the existing Presidential Permit that are receiving particular rigor and exam- Historically, Canada and the United States process for liquid pipeline projects crossing ination—or perhaps needlessly delaying the have enjoyed a mutually beneficial energy international borders. As you know, there is overall project-review timeline. Democrats trade relationship. The Canadian oil sands no authorizing statute from the Congress and Republicans supported similar reporting provide substantial economic benefits to laying out the requirements for this pro- and transparency in the FAST Act. Enact- U.S.—for every two oil sands jobs created in gram. There is no guidance in the law on ment of H.R. 2910 is a necessary step to help Canada, one job is created in the U.S. Nearly what should be reviewed, and what can be ex- place the booming energy sector on a sound 1,600 U.S. companies directly supply the oil empted because it is too small to make a dif- footing for the future. sands, representing $1.9 billion in sales in ference. There are no laws on what criteria 2014 and 2015. Canada is the United States’ The International Union of Operating En- to use, what to examine, or a time certain most trusted trading partner, providing 41% gineers supports both H.R. 2883 and H.R. 2910 for completing a review. The unfortunate re- of U.S. oil imports in 2016. and respectfully requests that you support sult of the lack of clear guidance is uncer- Canada’s oil sands represent the third larg- tainty and delay. In fact, the sum total of the legislation this week when it comes be- est reserves in the world and are well-posi- fore you. State Department rules and procedures for tioned to provide a secure and affordable this process is one single page, so almost all Thank you for your consideration. supply for American refining and consump- applications can be dealt with subjectively, Sincerely, tion for years to come. However, the benefits which results in a lack of certainty for our JAMES T. CALLAHAN, accruing to the United States from Canadian business. General President. oil sands development depend on sufficient Plains All American experienced this un- energy transportation infrastructure capac- certainty first hand when we purchased ity. The Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE, seven pipelines crossing the U.S.-Canadian frastructure Act proposes four key mod- July 18, 2017. border. The guidelines used by the State De- ernizations of the cross-border infrastructure Hon. PAUL RYAN, partment triggered our need to apply for a regulatory process that can ensure the time- Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, new presidential permit in 2012. These pipe- ly development of projects: lines already had an ownership ‘‘name DC. Introduction of a Definitive Decision change’’ permit application that remained Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Timeline: Introducing timing and develop- pending from their previous change of owner- Minority Leader, House of Representatives ment certainty currently absent from the ship in 2007. Plains applications for ‘‘name Washington, DC. approval process, the Act requires a decision change’’ permits remained pending until DEAR SPEAKER RYAN AND MINORITY LEADER no later than 120 days after any applicable 2016. So, for 4 years, the State Department PELOSI: The Edison Electric Institute sup- environmental review is complete. had been considering whether to issue a pres- ports H.R. 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Determination of National Interest: Lead idential permit for something almost as sim- Energy Infrastructure Act, which is sched- agencies would be able to make national in- ple as a name change at the top of the per- uled for floor action this week. terest determination for cross border energy infrastructure projects but the assumption mit. There were no operational changes of Timely decisions for the siting and permit- would be that cross border energy projects the pipelines, no change in materials or any ting of energy infrastructure are essential to are in the national interest unless deter- physical or environmental impacts. building the smarter and more resilient in- Hopefully, having this process come under mined otherwise by that lead agency. frastructure that electric companies need to Agency Decision-Making: By removing the the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regu- deliver reliable, affordable, safe, and increas- requirement for a Presidential permit, the latory Commission will provide an objective ingly clean energy to Americans. H.R. 2883 relevant official or agency would serve as standard with set timelines that will provide would replace the need for a presidential per- final authority, further streamlining the greater certainty. mit for transmission lines or pipelines that process while assuring that the lead agency Thank you for your work, cross a U.S. border with a certificate of is the Federal agency with relevant subject- Best, crossing to be approved by the Department matter expertise. The bill would designate HARRY N. PEFANIS, of Energy for electric transmission facilities, FERC as the responsible official for oil and President & COO, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- gas pipelines and the Secretary of Energy for Plains All American sion for oil or natural gas pipelines. The Na- electric transmission lines. These agencies Pipeline. tional Environmental Policy Act and other already have responsibility for evaluating Mr. MULLIN. Once again, I under- federal laws that apply to the project would aspects affecting the national interest with stand that there is opposition to the not be affected. respect to these types of projects. The only bill because of a fear. But the true fear H.R. 2883 would improve the process for de- change from current practice is to substitute is: Are we willing to hold up the infra- cisions on cross-border projects while pro- FERC for the Secretary of State as lead with structure needs of this country for po- tecting the public’s interest in such projects. respect to oil pipelines. This change is appro- We urge the House to pass H.R. 2883. priate given the level of expertise at FERC litical gain? For the years that we had Sincerely, for review and approval of liquid pipeline from the previous administration, that THOMAS R. KUHN, projects, including rate setting and ensuring is exactly what happened. It was polit- President. equal access. ical.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.018 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 What we are trying to do when we cross-border projects from meaningful envi- scope of the environmental review and condi- take it out of the State Department’s ronmental review under the National Envi- tionally approve projects with incomplete hands and put it with FERC is put it ronmental Policy Act (NEPA) by dramati- environmental impact analysis, which could with a bipartisan oversight agency cally narrowing the focus of that review. result in irreversible harm to our environ- Under the bill, the permit requirement and ment and public health. Given FERC’s his- that takes an approach to looking at NEPA review apply only to the cross-border tory of rash approval of pipelines, H.R. 2910 the infrastructure needs that this segment of the project. Trans-boundary pipe- is unnecessary, dangerous, and nothing more country has and saying: Is this in the lines and transmission lines are multi-billion than a handout to the oil and gas industry at country’s best interest? dollar infrastructure investments that the expense of the health and safety of our They have been doing it, and they do stretch hundreds of miles, last for decades, communities. it well. and pose environmental risks well beyond H.R. 2883 would greenlight permitting of Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance their border crossings. However, contrary to new, potentially harmful cross-border oil and of my time. NEPA, the bill precludes review of the gas pipelines and electric transmission lines Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- project’s full impacts, such as oil spills and without meaningful and thorough review and man, I yield myself such time as I may the consequences for landowners, public safe- oversight. It eliminates many important consume. ty, drinking water, climate change, and wild- longstanding procedures, undermining crit- life. ical environmental and economic review by Mr. Chairman, I include in the It eliminates the need to justify projects as abolishing the requirement that a project ob- RECORD letters from a number of envi- in the national interest. The bill eliminates tain a presidential permit and be affirma- ronmental and other organizations in the requirement that to issue a permit, the tively determined to be in the public inter- opposition to the bill. federal permitting agency must find the est. H.R. 2883 also narrows the scope of envi- They write, in part: ‘‘On behalf of the project to be in the national interest. In- ronmental review under NEPA, exempting undersigned organizations and our mil- stead, the bill requires an agency to approve certain projects altogether and severely lim- lions of members and supporters across the project, unless it finds that the narrow iting the review of these massive, expensive, the country, we write today to express segment that crosses the border ‘‘is not in long-lasting infrastructure projects to only our strong opposition to H.R. 2883, the the public interest of the United States.’’ By the section that crosses the border, ignoring shifting the burden of proof to require a ‘Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infra- the potential damaging impacts from the showing that the project is contrary to the project as a whole. By only reviewing a small structure Act.’ This bill represents a public interest and sharply narrowing the portion of these projects and essentially fourth irresponsible attempt to pass focus of that inquiry, this provision makes it erasing the national interest requirement, the previously titled ‘North American extremely difficult for an agency to ever this bill would make it almost impossible for Energy Infrastructure Act’ in as many deny a permit, and it largely eliminates the an agency to ever deny a permit and could years. For the reasons below, we are ability to approve a permit subject to protec- result in irreversible damage to our health, opposed to the passage of this legisla- tive conditions. public safety, climate, environment, and tion and its attempt to ram through Large, complicated, risky projects like oil economy. and gas pipelines and electric transmission permits for new cross-border oil and Again, we urge you to REJECT H.R. 2910 facilities are precisely the types of activities and H.R. 2883, and will consider including gas pipelines and electric transmission that ought to be well-planned and reviewed votes on these bills in the 2017 Scorecard. lines without meaningful environ- before they are built. Failure to do so not Sincerely, mental review or public participation.’’ only results in threats to public safety, but GENE KARPINSKI, JUNE 26, 2017. can also harm our economy and environ- President. Re Please Oppose H.R. 2883, the ‘‘Promoting ment. Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Instead of improving responsible siting, JULY 18, 2017. Act’’. construction, and operation of oil and gas Re Please Oppose H.R. 2883, the ‘‘Promoting DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the pipelines and electric transmission facilities, Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure undersigned organizations and our millions this bill goes in the opposite direction by Act’’. of members and supporters across the coun- forcing these projects through no matter DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the try, we write today to express our strong op- what the costs may be. For these reasons, we undersigned organizations and our millions position to H.R. 2883, the ‘‘Promoting Cross- urge you to oppose this bill. of members and supporters across the coun- Border Energy Infrastructure Act.’’ This bill Sincerely, try, we write today to express our strong op- represents a fourth irresponsible attempt to 350.org; Bold Alliance; Clean Water Ac- position to H.R. 2883, the ‘‘Promoting Cross- pass the previously titled ‘‘North American tion; Defenders of Wildlife; Greenpeace Border Energy Infrastructure Act.’’ This bill Energy Infrastructure Act’’ in as many USA; Indigenous Environmental Net- represents a fourth irresponsible attempt to years. For the reasons below, we are opposed work; League of Conservation Voters; pass the previously titled ‘‘North American to the passage of this legislation and its at- Natural Resources Defense Council; Oil Energy Infrastructure Act’’ in as many tempt to ram through permits for new cross- Change International; Power Shift Net- years. We are opposed to the passage of this border oil and gas pipelines and electric work; Seeding Sovereignty; Sierra legislation and its attempt to ram through transmission lines without meaningful envi- Club. permits for new cross-border oil and gas ronmental review or public participation. pipelines and electric transmission lines Our reasons for opposing H.R. 2883 are as JULY 18, 2017. without meaningful environmental review or follows: Re Oppose H.R. 2910 and H.R. 2883, Dangerous public participation. It is unnecessary and eliminates long- Handouts to the Oil and Gas Industry. Our reasons for opposing H.R. 2883 are as standing procedure. Executive Order 13337 es- DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: The League of Con- follows: tablished a longstanding process that has servation Voters (LCV) works to turn envi- It is unnecessary and eliminates long- been used by both Republican and Demo- ronmental values into national priorities. standing procedure. Executive Order 13337 es- cratic administrations for decades to ensure Each year, LCV publishes the National Envi- tablished a longstanding process that has that energy transmission projects crossing ronmental Scorecard, which details the vot- been used by both Republican and Demo- our international borders from Canada and ing records of members of Congress on envi- cratic administrations for decades to ensure Mexico are in the national interest. ronmental legislation. The Scorecard is dis- that energy transmission projects crossing It eliminates critical environmental and tributed to LCV members, concerned voters our international borders from Canada and economic analysis. H.R. 2883 eliminates the nationwide, and the media. Mexico are in the national interest. current requirement that proposed oil and LCV urges you to vote NO on H.R. 2910, the It eliminates critical environmental and natural gas pipelines and electric trans- Promoting Interagency Coordination for Re- economic analysis. H.R. 2883 eliminates the mission lines that cross the U.S. border with view of Natural Gas Pipelines Act, and H.R. current requirement that proposed oil and Mexico or Canada obtain a presidential per- 2883, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- natural gas pipelines and electric trans- mit, after an environmental review and de- frastructure Act. mission lines that cross the U.S. border with termination that the project is in the na- H.R. 2910 sacrifices public input and thor- Mexico or Canada obtain a presidential per- tional interest. ough environmental review in favor of giving mit, after an environmental review and de- It irresponsibly narrows the scope of envi- the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission termination that the project is in the na- ronmental review. HR 2883 replaces existing (FERC) more power to fast-track approval of tional interest. processes with one that limits environ- interstate natural gas pipelines. FERC has It irresponsibly narrows the scope of envi- mental review to a narrow portion of the no accountability to the public or the envi- ronmental review. H.R. 2883 replaces existing project, exempts certain types of projects ronment, yet this bill would allow it to limit processes with one that limits environ- from any permit requirement, and shifts the the participation and input of other state mental review to a narrow portion of the burden of proof to make it difficult to not and federal agencies with relevant expertise project, exempts certain types of projects approve a project. in reviews required under the National Envi- from any permit requirement, and shifts the It undermines the National Environmental ronmental Policy Act (NEPA). Additionally, burden of proof to make it difficult to not Policy Act. The bill effectively exempts H.R. 2910 would allow FERC to establish the approve a project.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.065 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6015 It undermines the National Environmental under the new, weaker process and ex- heard by the Federal Energy Regu- Policy Act. The bill effectively exempts empts all modifications to existing latory Commission. cross-border projects from meaningful envi- cross-border projects from any require- Thanks to the commitment and tire- ronmental review under the National Envi- less efforts of these advocates, Kinder ronmental Policy Act (NEPA) by dramati- ment for Federal review or approval. cally narrowing the focus of that review. In essence, it grants a get-out-of-jail- Morgan eventually pulled the plug on Under the bill, the permit requirement and free card, or, actually, I guess it is the project, but there is so much more NEPA review apply only to the cross-border more akin to whatever you roll, you that needs to be done to give average segment of the project. Trans-boundary pipe- get to pass go, and you get to collect citizens a seat at the table during lines and transmission lines are multi-billion your $200. That is not okay for some FERC’s review process. dollar infrastructure investments that international oil pipelines, natural gas The bills we are considering today stretch hundreds of miles, last for decades, pipelines, and electric transmission would do nothing to elevate the con- and pose environmental risks well beyond cerns of impacted communities during their border crossings. However, contrary to lines. These are major infrastructure NEPA, the bill precludes review of the projects, and we have got to maintain the FERC proceedings, and these bills project’s full impacts, such as oil spills and the ability to have a meaningful re- aim to jam through risky pipeline the consequences for landowners, public safe- view; otherwise, we are going to suffer projects while constraining other agen- ty, drinking water, climate change, and wild- significant incidents, accidents, fatali- cies from concluding important envi- life. ties, and more. ronmental reviews. It eliminates the need to justify projects as So let me close my remarks and my We all know that FERC acts as a rub- in the national interest. The bill eliminates ber stamp for fossil fuel projects, and the requirement that to issue a permit, the portion of the debate here today. I have federal permitting agency must find the enjoyed this debate, but I want to high- the bills we are considering today fur- project to be in the national interest. In- light again that the Congress is really ther narrow the opportunities for pri- stead, the bill requires an agency to approve missing an opportunity to address one vate landowners to push back against the project, unless it finds that the narrow of the most significant challenges that projects and try to protect their land segment that crosses the border ‘‘is not in we face, and that is the challenge of from eminent domain. the public interest of the United States.’’ By climate change. b 1600 shifting the burden of proof to require a What is particularly troubling about showing that the project is contrary to the At a time when pipeline expansion this bill, as well, is it keeps the public public interest and sharply narrowing the has increased dramatically, we should in the dark. Think about it. If you live focus of that inquiry, this provision makes it be working on bipartisan solutions near a major international pipeline extremely difficult for an agency to ever that increase public participation dur- deny a permit, and it largely eliminates the project, shouldn’t you have the right to ing FERC proceedings. That is why I ability to approve a permit subject to protec- participate and understand what such have cosponsored legislation to create tive conditions. project will allow in your backyard? Large, complicated, risky projects like oil The bill would allow large and long- an Office of Public Participation with- and gas pipelines and electric transmission lived cross-border energy projects to be in FERC that would level the playing facilities are precisely the types of activities field for average citizens and give them that ought to be well-planned and reviewed approved with no understanding or consideration of their environmental a seat at the table. before they are built. Failure to do so not H.R. 2910, which we just debated, does impact or to be exempted from any per- only results in threats to public safety, but nothing to achieve this goal and will can also harm our economy and environ- mitting requirement at all. The bill as- only lead to more communities being ment. sumes that these projects are always in left in the dark during FERC pro- Instead of improving responsible siting, the public interest regardless of the ceedings. construction, and operation of oil and gas merits. It is an unjustifiable giveaway. pipelines and electric transmission facilities, H.R. 2883 would eliminate the need this bill goes in the opposite direction by It elevates corporate profits over the for a Presidential permit for cross-bor- forcing these projects through no matter public interest, and it is wrong. der energy projects and dramatically The public, including communities what the costs may be. For these reasons, we narrow the environmental review to and landowners directly affected by the urge you to oppose this bill. the narrow portion of the project that Sincerely, projects, would have little or no infor- crosses the border. These cross-border 350.org; Bold Alliance; Center for Biologi- mation and no opportunity to object or projects are oftentimes hundreds of cal Diversity; Clean Water Action; De- request mitigating action except to the miles long. It simply makes no sense to fenders of Wildlife; Earthjustice; Envi- extent provided under limited State ronment America; Greenpeace USA; In- conduct an environmental review on laws. digenous Environmental Network; the small portion that crosses the bor- For all of these reasons, I urge a League of Conservation Voters; Nat- der. That is just common sense. ural Resources Defense Council; Oil ‘‘no’’ vote on the bill. For the good of our environment, for Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of Change International; Power Shift Net- the good of our communities and public my time to the gentlewoman from New work; Public Citizen; Seeding Sov- lands, I urge my colleagues to oppose ereignty; Sierra Club. Hampshire (Ms. KUSTER). these harmful pieces of legislation. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Mr. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I man, H.R. 2883 eliminates the current Chairman, I rise today in strong oppo- yield back the balance of my time. requirement that proposed oil and nat- sition to the bills we are considering Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chairman, I actu- ural gas pipelines and electric trans- today which would short-circuit the ally have a couple of more speakers. mission lines that cross the U.S. border approval process of fossil fuel projects The CHAIR. Without objection, the obtain a Presidential permit. That only at the expense of our environment and gentlewoman from Florida may re- happens after an environmental review private property owners. claim her time. and a determination that the project is In my home State of New Hampshire, Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I was under in the national interest. I know this Granite Staters are all too familiar the impression the other side had might be tempting to some of my col- with the problems of siting natural gas yielded back the balance of her time. leagues, but I encourage you to have a projects and the disruption this can The CHAIR. The gentleman is cor- closer look at what this bill really cause for small rural towns. rect, but by unanimous consent, the does. In 2015, energy giant Kinder Morgan gentlewoman may reclaim the time. The bill replaces this process with a proposed a large natural gas pipeline Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I ask unani- new process that limits environmental project that would have cut through 17 mous consent to allow the minority to review to a narrow portion of the New Hampshire towns in my district reclaim the balance of her time. project, just the portion that crosses which are home to numerous environ- The CHAIR. Is there objection to the the border. It exempts certain types of mentally sensitive areas that would request of the gentleman from Okla- projects from any permit requirement have been negatively impacted by this homa? and shifts the burden of proof to make project. There was no objection. it difficult to disapprove a project. Throughout the review process, I Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 The bill also allows a project that is heard from thousands of my constitu- minutes to the gentleman from Kansas rejected under current law to reapply ents whose concerns were not being (Mr. MARSHALL).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.025 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Chairman, I ments trigger a broader evaluation of ergy Infrastructure Act (discussion draft re- rise today in support of H.R. 2883, the the project. Currently, the only reason leased April 25, 2017). This memorandum Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infra- to prepare an environmental assess- identifies the range of environmental im- structure Act, introduced by my friend ment or impact for cross-border pipe- pacts that federal agencies currently evalu- ate when demonstrating compliance with and Great Plains colleague to the lines or transmission lines is because NEPA. It also discusses current agency prac- south, MARKWAYNE MULLIN. the existing Presidential permit re- tices, for similar projects, that generally in- This bill could not come at a better quirement triggers NEPA. volve the evaluation of the environmental time. As we continue to have discus- Under this bill, there would be no impacts of any new facilities constructed in sions in this country about both our fu- projectwide Federal environmental as- the United States (i.e., impacts that may ture as an energy leader and our trad- sessment for all these projects. State occur as a result of approving a cross-border ing relationship with Mexico and Can- laws don’t substitute for NEPA. Many energy infrastructure project). Information ada, it is time to review bureaucratic States don’t have approval authority in this memorandum may be used or may have been used in other CRS products. permitting processes that constrain over pipelines within their States. Before a federal agency can make a final new energy transportation projects. The CHAIR. The time of the gen- decision on a proposed federal action, NEPA This bill does just that. It improves tleman has expired. requires that agency to identify the pro- and streamlines the permitting process Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I posal’s effects on the ‘‘quality of the human for pipelines and energy transmission yield the gentleman an additional 30 environment.’’ The scope and level of review equipment when they are crossing U.S. seconds. required under NEPA depends on whether those effects will be ‘‘significant.’’ To make international borders. Mr. MCNERNEY. Even those States Energy trade within North America that determination, each agency must iden- with some instate authority don’t have tify and evaluate the proposal’s— is a nearly $150 billion business that the resources or expertise to develop Direct effects—impacts caused by the provides significant benefits here at the information provided by a Federal project and occurring at the same time and home. This bill shows that we can environmental impact statement. No place, including impacts directly associated focus on protecting our environment State has permitting authority over with the construction and operation of the and being an energy leader. It main- the portions of a pipeline located in facilities;. tains full environmental reviews and other States. Without NEPA, there Indirect effects—impacts that are later in time or farther removed in distance, but still continues compliance with the Na- would be no broad Federal environ- reasonably foreseeable; and tional Environmental Policy Act. mental review of cross-border trans- Cumulative effects—impacts on the envi- We saw how broken our current regu- mission lines. ronment that result from the incremental latory structure was when politics and Mr. Chair, we need these protections, impacts of the action when added to other personal interests nearly ended the and I ask my colleagues to oppose H.R. past, present, or reasonably foreseeable fu- Keystone XL pipeline without any re- 2883. ture actions, regardless of what agency (fed- gard to science, facts, or the liveli- Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield eral or non-federal) or person undertakes that other action. hoods of the people who needed those such time as he may consume to the If an agency is authorized to approve a jobs. This legislation will allow Amer- gentleman from Texas (Mr. GENE cross-border facility (e.g., issue a certificate ican entrepreneurs to stop fighting GREEN), my good friend. of crossing for certain energy infrastructure endless red tape and uncertain Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. projects as in the proposed bill), that agen- timelines and get back to doing what Chair, there seems to be some confu- cy’s decision must be informed by appro- we do best: creating jobs, innovating, sion here that this bill takes away Na- priate environmental review required under and making North America a leader in tional Environmental Policy Act en- NEPA. As federal agencies currently imple- energy production. forcement. That is just not true. In ment NEPA, the requirement to identify and consider direct, indirect, and cumulative im- Voters have told us time and time fact, during a committee hearing in the pacts has meant that the agency evaluates again to get the bureaucratic morass of Energy and Commerce Committee, we the effects of siting, building and operating Big Government out of the way. They produced a Congressional Research the entire structure in the United States have asked us to promote an all-of-the- Service report that said that nothing (not just the cross-border segment they are above energy strategy that includes oil in this bill will take away the responsi- authorized to approve). That is, if a federal and gas and to unleash the power of bility for the NEPA process, the Na- agency is authorized to approve a cross-bor- free trade and American innovation. tional Environmental Policy Act. der project, that agency’s existing NEPA They have asked for good jobs and To make sure that every inch of practices would likely continue to involve analysis of impacts associated with the ap- more energy security. those pipelines will be studied for envi- proval of the facility that physically crosses I thank my good friend from Okla- ronmental issues is not our intention. the border, as well as any new facilities con- homa for sponsoring this. I ask my col- Our intention is just to move product. structed in the United States. leagues to support H.R. 2838, the Pro- We will go through all the efforts. I hope this information is useful to you. moting Cross-Border Energy Infra- Mr. Chair, I include in the RECORD a Please feel free to contact me if you have ad- structure Act. report from the Congressional Re- ditional questions. Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair- search Service that we got in com- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. man, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman mittee. Chair, the other issue, though, is we from California (Mr. MCNERNEY). are going to do belts and suspenders. [From the Congressional Research Service, Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Chair, I thank May 2, 2017] That is an old saying I heard. We al- the gentlewoman from Florida for ready had a belt, but now we are going MEMORANDUM yielding. to deal with an amendment from Con- To: The Honorable Gene Green; Attention: Mr. Chair, I stand up to oppose H.R. gressman VEASEY. We will make sure it 2883. Justin Ackley From: Linda Luther, Analyst in Environ- is belts and suspenders and that the Basically, what this bill does is mental Policy, ext. 7–6852 National Environmental Policy Act is preapproves border-crossing energy Subject: Scope of NEPA Review Required for applied to these pipelines, because that products by making it extremely dif- Federal Agency Approvals is not our intent. ficult to put a stop to them on any This memorandum responds to your re- So we not only have the Congres- grounds. quest asking CRS to clarify the scope of an sional Research Service saying it is, we As a general matter, specifically for environmental review prepared by federal are going to put language into this bill, oil pipelines, within the United States, agencies under the National Environmental and I understand it will be accepted by oil pipelines don’t need Federal ap- Policy Act (NEPA). More specifically, you our side, to make sure that is there. proval. No Federal reviews or permits asked CRS to identify the scope of environ- What we need to do is make sure that on these projects are required. If the mental impacts that a federal agency would our closest neighbors, Canada and Mex- pipeline harms endangered species, the be likely to evaluate before making a final ico—right now, Mexico needs the nat- decision on a request to approve certain en- ESA will apply. If the construction de- ergy infrastructure projects that would cross ural gas that we are producing in stroys wetlands, a project permit may a United States border, such as the issuance Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New be needed from the Corps of Engineers. of a ‘‘certificate of crossing’’ that would be Mexico; but 20 years from now, our But generally, neither of these require- required in the Promoting Cross-Border En- wells may be dry for natural gas, and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.067 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6017 we will need that natural gas that Mex- Let’s fulfill our constitutional obliga- construct, connect, operate, or maintain a bor- ico will be producing when they work tions, streamline important energy in- der-crossing facility for the import or export of in northern Mexico. frastructure projects, and advance a oil or natural gas, or the transmission of elec- So that is why we need to struc- true all-of-the-above energy strategy. tricity, across an international border of the United States without obtaining a certificate of turalize this, if we are really going to I thank the gentleman from Okla- crossing for the border-crossing facility under have a North American energy market homa for sponsoring this much-needed this subsection. for electric transmission like they do legislation, and I urge my colleagues to (2) CERTIFICATE OF CROSSING.— up in the New England States or elec- vote in support of this commonsense (A) REQUIREMENT.—Not later than 120 days tric transmissions even along the bor- bill. after final action is taken, by the relevant offi- der in Texas. I know they do the same Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I cial or agency identified under subparagraph yield myself such time as I may con- (B), under the National Environmental Policy thing in southern California. We need Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) with respect to have some certainty with our clos- sume. to a border-crossing facility for which a person est neighbors. Mr. Chair, I strongly urge the Mem- requests a certificate of crossing under this sub- We have a free trade agreement with bers of this body to oppose this mis- section, the relevant official or agency, in con- these two countries. It is already de- guided bill so that the Congress can sultation with appropriate Federal agencies, cided it is in our national interest. turn its attention to the most daunting shall issue a certificate of crossing for the bor- Why would we set aside energy as challenge of our time: climate change, der-crossing facility unless the relevant official something different? That is why this our clean energy future, and the clean or agency finds that the construction, connec- bill is so important. energy economy and all of the jobs it tion, operation, or maintenance of the border- entails. crossing facility is not in the public interest of Mr. Chair, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote for the United States. this legislation. Mr. Chair, again, I urge a ‘‘no’’ vote, (B) RELEVANT OFFICIAL OR AGENCY.—The rel- Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Chair, I and I yield back the balance of my evant official or agency referred to in subpara- reserve the balance of my time. time. graph (A) is— Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I yield my- (i) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission minutes to the gentleman from Ari- self such time as I may consume. with respect to border-crossing facilities con- sisting of oil or natural gas pipelines; and zona (Mr. GOSAR). Mr. Chair, this bill has absolutely no effect on any environmental law. The (ii) the Secretary of Energy with respect to Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise border-crossing facilities consisting of electric today in strong support of H.R. 2883, bill expressly provides that approval of transmission facilities. the Promoting Cross-Border Energy In- a project under this act does not affect (C) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR ELECTRIC frastructure Act, introduced by my the application of any other Federal TRANSMISSION FACILITIES.—In the case of a re- friend and Western Caucus member laws that are applicable to the con- quest for a certificate of crossing for a border- crossing facility consisting of an electric trans- MARKWAYNE MULLIN. struction, operation, or maintenance of mission facility, the Secretary of Energy shall H.R. 2883 streamlines the permitting a project. The Congressional Research Service has reviewed the legislation require, as a condition of issuing the certificate process for pipelines and electricity of crossing under subparagraph (A), that the transmission equipment that crosses and has confirmed that fact. border-crossing facility be constructed, con- the United States’ international bor- My point is, other than the fact that nected, operated, or maintained consistent with ders. they just want to oppose this because, all applicable policies and standards of— Energy trade between the U.S., Mex- maybe, people oppose fossil fuels as a (i) the Electric Reliability Organization and ico, and Canada is nearly a $150 billion whole, this makes sense. This is a bill the applicable regional entity; and (ii) any Regional Transmission Organization business that provides significant bene- that moves forward. As we stated ear- lier, it takes politics out of our permit- or Independent System Operator with oper- fits to America. This bill will prevent ational or functional control over the border- another Keystone XL-like delay and ting process. It brings structure and crossing facility. takes politics out of the decision- certainty to those that are providing (3) EXCLUSIONS.—This subsection shall not making process. our infrastructure needs. apply to any construction, connection, oper- Cross-border oil and gas pipelines and Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to ation, or maintenance of a border-crossing facil- cross-border electric transmission fa- vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I yield back the bal- ity for the import or export of oil or natural gas, or the transmission of electricity— cilities should not be held up by gov- ance of my time. The CHAIR. All time for general de- (A) if the border-crossing facility is operating ernment bureaucracies. Without this for such import, export, or transmission as of legislation, important projects that bate has expired. the date of enactment of this Act; provide benefits to our economy will Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be (B) if a permit described in subsection (d) for continue to incur unnecessary delays considered for amendment under the 5- the construction, connection, operation, or and government red tape. minute rule. maintenance has been issued; or In lieu of the amendment in the na- (C) if an application for a permit described in Edison Electric Institute supports subsection (d) for the construction, connection, H.R. 2883, stating: ture of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Com- operation, or maintenance is pending on the Timely decisions for the sifting and per- merce, printed in the bill, it shall be in date of enactment of this Act, until the earlier mitting of energy infrastructure are essen- of— tial to building more resilient infrastructure order to consider as an original bill for (i) the date on which such application is de- that electric companies need to deliver reli- the purpose of amendment under the 5- nied; or able, affordable, safe, and increasingly clean minute rule an amendment in the na- (ii) two years after the date of enactment of energy to Americans. ture of a substitute consisting of the this Act, if such a permit has not been issued by The National Taxpayers Union sup- text of Rules Committee Print 115–29. such date. (4) EFFECT OF OTHER LAWS.— ports the bill, stating: That amendment in the nature of a (A) APPLICATION TO PROJECTS.—Nothing in This legislation would streamline the ar- substitute shall be considered as read. this subsection or subsection (e) shall affect the chaic cross-border permitting process for en- The text of the amendment in the na- application of any other Federal statute to a ergy facilities that stretch across the bor- ture of a substitute is as follows: project for which a certificate of crossing for a ders we share with Mexico and Canada. H.R. 2883 border-crossing facility is requested under this The current Presidential permit re- subsection. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (B) NATURAL GAS ACT.—Nothing in this sub- gime is far from clear and can leave resentatives of the United States of America in section or subsection (e) shall affect the require- projects in regulatory limbo for years Congress assembled, ment to obtain approval or authorization under to come. Creating a consolidated and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. sections 3 and 7 of the Natural Gas Act for the standardized approval process would This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Promoting siting, construction, or operation of any facility increase the congressional account- Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act’’. to import or export natural gas. ability provided for in Article I, sec- SEC. 2. APPROVAL FOR BORDER-CROSSING FA- (C) OIL PIPELINES.—Nothing in this subsection tion 8 of the Constitution. CILITIES. or subsection (e) shall affect the authority of the (a) AUTHORIZATION OF CERTAIN ENERGY IN- The bill requires a full environ- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission with re- FRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AT AN INTERNATIONAL spect to oil pipelines under section 60502 of title mental review and complies with BOUNDARY OF THE UNITED STATES.— 49, United States Code. NEPA. This legislation makes so much (1) AUTHORIZATION.—Except as provided in (b) IMPORTATION OR EXPORTATION OF NAT- sense that even labor unions support it. paragraph (3) and subsection (e), no person may URAL GAS TO CANADA AND MEXICO.—Section 3(c)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.069 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 of the Natural Gas Act (15 U.S.C. 717b(c)) is tain flow (such as a reduction or increase in the My amendment would prevent this amended by adding at the end the following: number of pump or compressor stations); mistake. It would simply ensure that ‘‘In the case of an application for the importa- (3) the term ‘‘natural gas’’ has the meaning permitting authority for cross-border given that term in section 2 of the Natural Gas tion of natural gas from, or the exportation of oil pipelines remains with the Depart- natural gas to, Canada or Mexico, the Commis- Act (15 U.S.C. 717a); sion shall grant the application not later than (4) the term ‘‘oil’’ means petroleum or a petro- ment of State. That is the permitting 30 days after the date on which the Commission leum product; authority for cross-border oil pipelines receives the complete application.’’. (5) the terms ‘‘Electric Reliability Organiza- to remain with the Department of (c) TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO tion’’ and ‘‘regional entity’’ have the meanings State. CANADA AND MEXICO.— given those terms in section 215 of the Federal In each of the past two Congresses, (1) REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT TO SECURE Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o); and my friends in the majority agreed. (6) the terms ‘‘Independent System Operator’’ ORDER.—Section 202(e) of the Federal Power Act They passed substantially similar leg- (16 U.S.C. 824a(e)) is repealed. and ‘‘Regional Transmission Organization’’ (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— have the meanings given those terms in section islation to change the cross-border (A) STATE REGULATIONS.—Section 202(f) of the 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796). pipeline permitting process, but they Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824a(f)) is amend- The CHAIR. No amendment to that kept the final approval authority ed by striking ‘‘insofar as such State regulation amendment in the nature of a sub- where it belongs, with the Department does not conflict with the exercise of the Com- stitute shall be in order except those of State. mission’s powers under or relating to subsection printed in part B of House Report 115– Cross-border oil pipelines are matters 202(e)’’. of international diplomacy and na- (B) SEASONAL DIVERSITY ELECTRICITY EX- 235. Each such amendment may be of- tional security, and oversight should CHANGE.—Section 602(b) of the Public Utility fered only in the order printed in the Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 824a– report, by a Member designated in the remain with the State Department. 4(b)) is amended by striking ‘‘the Commission report, shall be considered as read, The old adage, ‘‘If it ain’t broke, don’t has conducted hearings and made the findings shall be debatable for the time speci- fix it,’’ I don’t know what we are trying required under section 202(e) of the Federal fied in the report equally divided and to do here. So I urge support for my Power Act’’ and all that follows through the pe- controlled by the proponent and an op- amendment. riod at the end and inserting ‘‘the Secretary has Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of conducted hearings and finds that the proposed ponent, shall not be subject to amend- ment, and shall not be subject to a de- my time. transmission facilities would not impair the suf- Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in ficiency of electric supply within the United mand for division of the question. opposition to the amendment. States or would not impede or tend to impede b 1615 the coordination in the public interest of facili- The CHAIR. The gentleman from ties subject to the jurisdiction of the Sec- AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL Oklahoma is recognized for 5 minutes. retary.’’. The CHAIR. It is now in order to con- Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, H.R. 2883 (d) NO PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT REQUIRED.—No sider amendment No. 1 printed in part was designated the Federal Energy Presidential permit (or similar permit) required B of House Report 115–235. Regulatory Commission, the lead agen- under Executive Order No. 13337 (3 U.S.C. 301 Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I have an cy of the permitting cross-border oil note), Executive Order No. 11423 (3 U.S.C. 301 amendment at the desk. pipelines. note), section 301 of title 3, United States Code, FERC is an independent agency made Executive Order No. 12038, Executive Order No. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate 10485, or any other Executive order shall be nec- the amendment. up of a bipartisan commission that reg- essary for the construction, connection, oper- The text of the amendment is as fol- ulates interstate transmission of elec- ation, or maintenance of an oil or natural gas lows: tricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also pipeline or electric transmission facility, or any Page 2, after line 16, insert the following: reviews proposals to build liquefied border-crossing facility thereof. (i) the Secretary of State with respect to natural gas terminals, interstate nat- (e) MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING PROJECTS.— border-crossing facilities consisting of oil ural gas pipelines, and cross-border No certificate of crossing under subsection (a), pipelines; natural gas facilities. Page 2, line 17, strike ‘‘(i)’’ and insert or permit described in subsection (d), shall be re- FERC has a proven track record of quired for a modification to— ‘‘(ii)’’. (1) an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric Page 2, line 19, strike ‘‘oil or’’. working with a wide array of stake- transmission facility that is operating for the Page 2, line 21, strike ‘‘(ii)’’ and insert holders on complex pipeline projects to import or export of oil or natural gas or the ‘‘(iii)’’. balance the public interest. It is clear- transmission of electricity as of the date of en- The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- ly the best suited agency for the job of actment of this Act; lution 454, the gentleman from New permitting cross-border oil pipelines. (2) an oil or natural gas pipeline or electric York (Mr. ENGEL) and a Member op- As we learned from the Keystone XL transmission facility for which a permit de- experience during the Obama adminis- scribed in subsection (d) has been issued; or posed each will control 5 minutes. (3) a border-crossing facility for which a cer- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tration, the State Department lacks tificate of crossing has previously been issued from New York. the ability to pull out politics from our under subsection (a). Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chairman, since Nation’s infrastructure. There is noth- (f) EFFECTIVE DATE; RULEMAKING DEAD- 1968, oil pipelines that cross inter- ing in this bill that would prevent the LINES.— national borders have been reviewed State Department from being con- (1) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Subsections (a) through and authorized by the Department of sulted about an application, but FERC (e), and the amendments made by such sub- State. That is nearly 50 years. This is should take the lead on cross-border oil sections, shall take effect on the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act. common sense. After all, the State De- pipelines. (2) RULEMAKING DEADLINES.—Each relevant partment handles diplomacy, the State H.R. 2883 would provide the permit- official or agency described in subsection Department manages treaties related ting process with much-needed consist- (a)(2)(B) shall— to our international boundaries, and ency and transparency. The gentle- (A) not later than 180 days after the date of the State Department is responsible for man’s amendment would double down enactment of this Act, publish in the Federal the security of pathways for our pipe- on the failures of the past and reinject Register notice of a proposed rulemaking to lines. bipartisan politics into the process. carry out the applicable requirements of sub- But the bill we are considering today Mr. Chairman, I urge a ‘‘no’’ on this section (a); and (B) not later than 1 year after the date of en- would shift decisionmaking authority amendment, and I yield back the bal- actment of this Act, publish in the Federal Reg- for those pipelines from the State De- ance of my time. ister a final rule to carry out the applicable re- partment, which is equipped to handle The CHAIR. The question is on the quirements of subsection (a). all aspects of this issue, to Federal En- amendment offered by the gentleman (g) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— ergy Regulatory Commission, which from New York (Mr. ENGEL). (1) the term ‘‘border-crossing facility’’ means isn’t equipped. The question was taken; and the the portion of an oil or natural gas pipeline or So it just doesn’t make any sense to Chair announced that the noes ap- electric transmission facility that is located at me, Mr. Chairman. It seems quite arbi- peared to have it. an international boundary of the United States; (2) the term ‘‘modification’’ includes a rever- trary and quite foolish and moving in Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Chair, I demand a sal of flow direction, change in ownership, the wrong direction. This is change for recorded vote. change in flow volume, addition or removal of change’s sake, and it wouldn’t improve The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of an interconnection, or an adjustment to main- the process. rule XVIII, further proceedings on the

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The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate balance of my time for closing. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. WEBER of the amendment. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chair, I don’t Texas). The question is on the amend- The text of the amendment is as fol- have any additional speakers. ment offered by the gentlewoman from I would just like to say that energy lows: Massachusetts (Ms. TSONGAS). infrastructure is critical to our econ- The question was taken; and the Act- Page 3, after line 14, insert the following: omy, yet we cannot simply give the (D) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR OIL AND ing Chair announced that the noes ap- fossil fuel industry a carte blanche to NATURAL GAS PIPELINE FACILITIES.—In the peared to have it. case of a request for a certificate of crossing build pipelines that adversely impact conservation and recreation lands. Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, I de- for a border-crossing facility consisting of an mand a recorded vote. oil or natural gas pipeline facility, the Fed- Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of eral Energy Regulatory Commission may not my time. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to issue a certificate of crossing under subpara- Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 clause 6 of rule XVIII, further pro- graph (A) if any part of the oil or natural gas minutes to my colleague from Texas ceedings on the amendment offered by pipeline project is to be located on lands re- (Mr. GENE GREEN). the gentlewoman from Massachusetts quired under Federal, State, or local law to Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. will be postponed. be managed for purposes of natural resource Chair, I rise in opposition to this AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. GENE GREEN conservation or recreation. amendment. In the United States OF TEXAS The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Reso- today, there is 150 million acres of pro- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order lution 454, the gentlewoman from Mas- tected land set aside in the National to consider amendment No. 3 printed in sachusetts (Ms. TSONGAS) and a Mem- Wildlife Refuge System for protected part B of House Report 115–235. ber opposed each will control 5 min- designation for America’s fish, wildlife, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. utes. and plants. Chair, as the designee of Mr. VEASEY, I The Chair recognizes the gentle- Conservation efforts like the Na- offer an amendment. woman from Massachusetts. tional Wildlife Refuge System build up The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Chairman, my America’s great conservation legacy designate the amendment. amendment protects a robust public re- that began with Teddy Roosevelt. En- The text of the amendment is as fol- view process for any proposed pipeline suring that future generations of lows: that seeks to cross protected conserva- Americans have access to these great Page 5, after line 3, insert the following: tion and recreation lands, this time for traditions must be our priority as a (D) SCOPE OF NEPA REVIEW.—Nothing in pipelines that includes a crossing with body going forward. this Act, or the amendments made by this Canada or Mexico. The legislation be- In this 150 million acres of National Act, shall affect the scope of any review re- fore us today, with its narrowly defined Wildlife Refuge System land, though, quired to be conducted under section 102 of environmental reviews and limited there currently stretches 1,339 miles of the National Environmental Policy Act of public input, puts treasured public re- pipeline already. Protecting our nat- 1969 with respect to a project for which a cer- sources at risk. tificate of crossing for a border-crossing fa- ural resources and building much-need- cility is requested under this subsection. My home State of Massachusetts, ed infrastructure are not mutually ex- like many areas around the country, clusive goals. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to faces real energy challenges. We need These pipelines are already there. House Resolution 454, the gentleman careful and strategic long-term plan- They are not destroying the lands or from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN) and a ning in order to lower energy prices their ecosystem or prohibiting the Member opposed each will control 5 and increase reliability and resiliency. American people from enjoying access minutes. However, as with H.R. 2910 that we to this public land. Companies must The Chair recognizes the gentleman considered earlier this afternoon, H.R. pay the government for use of the land from Texas. 2883 moves us in the wrong direction. for pipelines. That money, in turn, goes Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. In fact, it doesn’t allow any careful or into acquiring more land for conserva- Chair, again, this is Congressman strategic planning when it comes to tion efforts and recreational use. VEASEY’s idea, and I am doing it for fossil fuel pipelines. The Department of Transportation’s him because he couldn’t be here. Cross-border and natural gas pipeline review of safety accidents conducted Our intent when crafting the bill was interests should not be permitted to under President Obama’s administra- never to reduce or limit the National cavalierly tread on public lands, lands tion showed that in addition to pro- Environmental Policy Act applica- expressly set aside by Federal tax- viding a substantial cost advantage, bility when considering whether to ap- payers, State and local communities pipelines result in fewer spillage inci- prove a cross-border project. for the benefit of conservation and pub- dents and personal injuries than either Before a Federal agency can make a lic recreation. road or rail. final determination on a proposed Fed- Our Nation has a longstanding his- As coal-fired power plants continue eral action, the National Environ- tory of preserving natural habitats and to shut down, the demand for natural mental Policy Act requires that the protecting open spaces for the public gas, a lower emission alternative, is agency identify the proposal’s effects benefit, and we have invested signifi- going to keep going up. Whether the on the quality of human environment cant public resources toward these gas is produced in Canada, Alaska, and whether these effects will be sig- goals. These lands and the decisions be- North Dakota, Pennsylvania, or the nificant. hind them deserve to be honored. Gulf of Mexico, it will be used all over To make this determination, Federal The potential negative environ- the country, and we need to ensure agencies identify and evaluate the di- mental impacts of an oil or natural gas that a regulatory framework is in place rect and indirect cumulation of effects pipeline are too great to risk such that allows us to get this supply to of the proposal. Direct effects are the treasured investments by Federal tax- where it is needed. impacts caused by the project occur- payers and State and local commu- The amendment is a backhanded way ring at the same time and place. Indi- nities, and we should not quickly fore- to prevent any pipelines or electrical rect effects are the impacts that are go the essential public review process transmission infrastructure from being later in time or further removed but that has helped ensure these public built. still reasonably foreseeable. And cumu- treasures are available to future gen- Mr. Chair, I urge my colleagues to lative effects are impacts on the envi- erations. vote ‘‘no’’ on this amendment. ronment that result with incremental

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Aderholt Gohmert Norman clude not just the cross-border section The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Allen Gonzalez (TX) Nunes of the project, but any new facility or the minimum time for any electronic Amash Goodlatte Olson Amodei Gosar Palazzo structure constructed within the vote after the first vote in this series. Arrington Gottheimer Palmer United States. AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ENGEL Babin Gowdy Paulsen Bacon Granger Pearce Our office had the bill analyzed by The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished the experts at the Congressional Re- Banks (IN) Graves (GA) Perry business is the demand for a recorded Barletta Graves (LA) search Office, who confirmed that the Peterson vote on the amendment offered by the Barr Graves (MO) Pittenger underlying bill did not in any way Barton Green, Gene gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) Poe (TX) Bergman Griffith Poliquin limit the scope of future National En- on which further proceedings were vironmental Policy Act reviews under Biggs Grothman Posey postponed and on which the noes pre- Bilirakis Guthrie Ratcliffe it. Under our language, they will con- vailed by voice vote. Bishop (MI) Handel Reed tinue to involve reviews of the entire Bishop (UT) Harper Renacci The Clerk will redesignate the project, not just that part that crosses Black Harris Rice (SC) amendment. Blackburn Hartzler the border section. Roby The Clerk redesignated the amend- Blum Hensarling Roe (TN) With that said, I have heard concerns Bost Herrera Beutler ment. Rogers (AL) from Members who are worried that Brady (PA) Hice, Jody B. Rogers (KY) RECORDED VOTE Brady (TX) Higgins (LA) Rohrabacher the bill will limit the NEPA in some Brat Hill The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Rokita way. I am happy to support this bipar- Bridenstine Holding Rooney, Francis tisan amendment with my colleague, has been demanded. Brooks (AL) Hollingsworth Rooney, Thomas Mr. VEASEY, which unequivocally A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks (IN) Hudson J. Buchanan Huizenga Ros-Lehtinen states that nothing in this act or the The vote was taken by electronic de- Buck Hultgren vice, and there were—ayes 182, noes 246, Roskam amendments made by this act shall af- Bucshon Hunter Ross fect the scope of any review required to not voting 5, as follows: Budd Hurd Rothfus Burgess Issa Rouzer be conducted by the National Environ- [Roll No. 395] Byrne Jenkins (KS) Russell mental Policy Act of 1969. Calvert Jenkins (WV) AYES—182 Rutherford Carter (GA) Johnson (LA) I support this good faith amend- Adams Frankel (FL) Meeks Sanford Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) ment—and like I said earlier, it is belts Aguilar Fudge Meng Schrader Chabot Johnson, Sam Barraga´ n Gabbard Moore Schweikert and suspenders, but sometimes we need Cheney Jones Bass Gallego Moulton Scott, Austin them to pass legislation—and I urge Coffman Jordan Beatty Garamendi Murphy (FL) Sensenbrenner Cohen Joyce (OH) my colleagues to do so as well. Bera Gomez Nadler Sessions Cole Katko Beyer Green, Al Neal Shimkus Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of Collins (GA) Kelly (MS) Bishop (GA) Grijalva Nolan my time. Collins (NY) Kelly (PA) Shuster Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Norcross Comer King (IA) Simpson Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I claim the Blunt Rochester Hanabusa O’Halleran Comstock King (NY) Smith (MO) time in opposition, although I do not Bonamici Hastings O’Rourke Conaway Kinzinger Smith (NE) Boyle, Brendan Heck Pallone oppose the amendment. Cook Knight Smith (NJ) F. Higgins (NY) Panetta The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Correa Kustoff (TN) Smith (TX) Brown (MD) Himes Pascrell Costa LaHood Smucker tion, the gentleman from Oklahoma is Brownley (CA) Hoyer Payne Costello (PA) LaMalfa Stefanik recognized for 5 minutes. Bustos Huffman Pelosi Cramer Lamborn Stewart Butterfield Jackson Lee Perlmutter There was no objection. Crawford Lance Stivers Capuano Jayapal Peters Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Chair, I rise in sup- Cuellar Latta Taylor Carbajal Jeffries Pingree Culberson Lewis (MN) Thompson (PA) port of the gentleman’s amendment, Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Pocan Curbelo (FL) LoBiondo Thornberry Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Polis which would clarify the intent of the Davidson Long Tiberi Cartwright Kaptur Price (NC) legislation not to affect the application Davis, Rodney Loudermilk Tipton Castor (FL) Keating Quigley Denham Love Trott of any or other Federal laws that are Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Raskin Dent Lucas Turner applicable to the construction, oper- Chu, Judy Kennedy Reichert DeSantis Luetkemeyer Upton Cicilline Khanna Rice (NY) ation, or maintenance of the project. DesJarlais MacArthur Valadao Clark (MA) Kihuen Richmond Despite the talking points used by Diaz-Balart Marchant Veasey Clarke (NY) Kildee Rosen Donovan Marino Vela some of my friends, nothing in this bill Clay Kilmer Roybal-Allard Duffy Marshall Wagner Cleaver Kind Royce (CA) would exempt a project from com- Duncan (SC) Massie Walberg Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Ruiz plying with applicable environmental Duncan (TN) Mast Walden Connolly Kuster (NH) Ruppersberger Dunn McCarthy Walker laws or restrict the scope of environ- Conyers Langevin Rush Emmer McCaul Walorski mental review. Cooper Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) Estes (KS) McClintock Walters, Mimi Courtney Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez The gentleman from Texas’ amend- Farenthold McHenry Weber (TX) Crist Lawrence Sarbanes ment makes this abundantly clear. Faso McKinley Webster (FL) Crowley Lawson (FL) Schakowsky Ferguson McMorris Wenstrup H.R. 2883 would lead to a more objec- Davis (CA) Lee Schiff Fitzpatrick Rodgers Westerman Davis, Danny Levin Schneider tive and timely decision, create jobs, Fleischmann McSally Williams DeFazio Lewis (GA) Scott (VA) strengthen our Nation’s energy secu- Flores Meadows Wilson (SC) DeGette Lieu, Ted Scott, David Fortenberry Meehan Wittman rity, and support affordable and reli- Delaney Lipinski Serrano Foxx Messer Womack able energy for all Americans. DeLauro Loebsack Sewell (AL) Franks (AZ) Mitchell Woodall DelBene Lofgren Shea-Porter Mr. Chair, I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote, and I Frelinghuysen Moolenaar Yoder Demings Lowenthal Sherman yield back the balance of my time. Gaetz Mooney (WV) Yoho DeSaulnier Lowey Sinema Gallagher Mullin Young (AK) The Acting CHAIR. The question is Deutch Lujan Grisham, Sires Garrett Murphy (PA) Young (IA) Dingell M. Slaughter on the amendment offered by the gen- Gianforte Newhouse Zeldin tleman from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN). Doggett Luja´ n, Ben Ray Smith (WA) Doyle, Michael Lynch Soto NOT VOTING—5 The amendment was agreed to. F. Maloney, Speier Cummings Napolitano Tenney Ellison Carolyn B. Suozzi b 1630 Labrador Scalise Engel Maloney, Sean Swalwell (CA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Eshoo Matsui Takano The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Espaillat McCollum Thompson (CA) b 1658 Esty (CT) McEachin Thompson (MS) clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Evans McGovern Titus Ms. STEFANIK, Messrs. VELA, now resume on those amendments Foster McNerney Tonko GOTTHEIMER, PALAZZO, BURGESS,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.077 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6021 VEASEY, CHABOT, CUELLAR, Visclosky Waters, Maxine Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced Walz Watson Coleman WALBERG, and MEADOWS changed Wasserman Welch as above recorded. their vote from ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ Schultz Wilson (FL) Stated against: Ms. FUDGE changed her vote from Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Chair, I was unavoidably NOES—247 ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ detained from the House floor. Had I been Abraham Gohmert Nunes So the amendment was rejected. Aderholt Gonzalez (TX) Olson present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall The result of the vote was announced Allen Goodlatte Palazzo No. 396 (Tsongas Amendment to H.R. 2833). as above recorded. Amash Gosar Palmer The Acting CHAIR. The question is Amodei Gowdy Paulsen on the amendment in the nature of a AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS Arrington Granger Pearce substitute, as amended. The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Babin Graves (GA) Perry business is the demand for a recorded Bacon Graves (LA) Peterson The amendment was agreed to. Banks (IN) Graves (MO) Pittenger The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, vote on the amendment offered by the Barletta Green, Gene Poe (TX) the Committee rises. gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Barr Griffith Poliquin Accordingly, the Committee rose; TSONGAS) on which further proceedings Barton Grothman Posey Bergman Guthrie and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ROD- were postponed and on which the noes Ratcliffe Biggs Handel Reed NEY DAVIS of Illinois) having assumed prevailed by voice vote. Bilirakis Harper Reichert the chair, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Acting The Clerk will redesignate the Bishop (MI) Harris Renacci Bishop (UT) Hartzler Chair of the Committee of the Whole Rice (SC) amendment. Black Hensarling Roby House on the state of the Union, re- The Clerk redesignated the amend- Blackburn Herrera Beutler Roe (TN) ported that that Committee, having Blum Hice, Jody B. ment. Rogers (AL) Bost Higgins (LA) had under consideration the bill (H.R. Rogers (KY) RECORDED VOTE Brady (PA) Hill 2883) to establish a more uniform, The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Brady (TX) Holding Rohrabacher Rokita transparent, and modern process to au- has been demanded. Brat Hollingsworth Bridenstine Huizenga Rooney, Francis thorize the construction, connection, A recorded vote was ordered. Brooks (AL) Hultgren Rooney, Thomas operation, and maintenance of inter- The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Brooks (IN) Hunter J. national border-crossing facilities for Ros-Lehtinen minute vote. Buchanan Hurd the import and export of oil and nat- Buck Issa Roskam The vote was taken by electronic de- Bucshon Jenkins (KS) Ross ural gas and the transmission of elec- vice, and there were—ayes 179, noes 247, Budd Jenkins (WV) Rothfus tricity, and, pursuant to House Resolu- not voting 7, as follows: Burgess Johnson (LA) Rouzer tion 454, he reported the bill back to Byrne Johnson (OH) Royce (CA) [Roll No. 396] Calvert Johnson, Sam Russell the House with an amendment adopted AYES—179 Carter (GA) Jones Rutherford in the Committee of the Whole. Carter (TX) Jordan Sanford Adams Frankel (FL) Meeks The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Chabot Joyce (OH) Schrader the rule, the previous question is or- Aguilar Fudge Meng Cheney Katko Schweikert Barraga´ n Gabbard Moore Coffman Kelly (MS) Scott, Austin dered. Bass Gallego Moulton Cole Kelly (PA) Sensenbrenner Is a separate vote demanded on the Beatty Garamendi Murphy (FL) Collins (GA) King (IA) Sessions Bera Gomez Nadler amendment to the amendment re- Collins (NY) King (NY) Shimkus Beyer Gottheimer Neal ported from the Committee of the Comer Kinzinger Shuster Bishop (GA) Green, Al Nolan Comstock Knight Simpson Whole? Blumenauer Grijalva O’Halleran Conaway Kustoff (TN) ´ Sinema If not, the question is on the amend- Blunt Rochester Gutierrez O’Rourke Cook LaHood Bonamici Hanabusa Pallone Smith (MO) ment in the nature of a substitute, as Costa LaMalfa Smith (NE) Boyle, Brendan Hastings Panetta Costello (PA) Lamborn amended. F. Heck Pascrell Smith (NJ) Cramer Lance Smith (TX) The amendment was agreed to. Brown (MD) Higgins (NY) Payne Crawford Latta Brownley (CA) Himes Pelosi Smucker The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cuellar Lawson (FL) Stefanik Bustos Hoyer Perlmutter Culberson Lewis (MN) question is on the engrossment and Butterfield Huffman Peters Stewart third reading of the bill. Curbelo (FL) LoBiondo Stivers Capuano Jackson Lee Pingree Davidson Long Taylor The bill was ordered to be engrossed Carbajal Jayapal Pocan Davis, Rodney Loudermilk ´ Thompson (PA) and read a third time, and was read the Cardenas Jeffries Polis Denham Love Thornberry Carson (IN) Johnson (GA) Price (NC) Dent Lucas third time. Cartwright Johnson, E. B. Quigley Tiberi DeSantis Luetkemeyer MOTION TO RECOMMIT Castor (FL) Kaptur Raskin Tipton DesJarlais MacArthur Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I Castro (TX) Keating Rice (NY) Diaz-Balart Marchant Trott Chu, Judy Kelly (IL) Richmond Donovan Marino Turner have a motion to recommit at the Cicilline Kennedy Rosen Doyle, Michael Marshall Upton desk. Clark (MA) Khanna Roybal-Allard Valadao F. Massie The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Clarke (NY) Kihuen Ruiz Duffy Mast Veasey Clay Kildee Ruppersberger Duncan (SC) McCarthy Vela gentleman opposed to the bill? Cleaver Kilmer Rush Duncan (TN) McCaul Wagner Mr. O’HALLERAN. I am opposed. Clyburn Kind Ryan (OH) Dunn McClintock Walberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Cohen Krishnamoorthi Sa´ nchez Walden Emmer McHenry Clerk will report the motion to recom- Connolly Kuster (NH) Sarbanes Estes (KS) McKinley Walker Conyers Langevin Schakowsky Farenthold McMorris Walorski mit. Cooper Larsen (WA) Schiff Faso Rodgers Walters, Mimi The Clerk read as follows: Correa Larson (CT) Schneider Weber (TX) Ferguson McSally Mr. O’Halleran moves to recommit the Courtney Lawrence Scott (VA) Fitzpatrick Meadows Webster (FL) Crist Lee Scott, David Fleischmann Meehan Wenstrup bill H.R. 2883 to the Committee on Energy Crowley Levin Serrano Flores Messer Westerman and Commerce with instructions to report Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Sewell (AL) Fortenberry Mitchell Williams the same back to the House forthwith, with Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Shea-Porter Foxx Moolenaar Wilson (SC) the following amendment: DeFazio Lipinski Sherman Franks (AZ) Mooney (WV) Womack Page 3, after line 14, insert the following: DeGette Loebsack Sires Frelinghuysen Mullin Woodall Delaney Lofgren Slaughter (D) AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL.—As a condi- Gaetz Murphy (PA) Yoder tion of issuing a certificate of crossing under DeLauro Lowenthal Smith (WA) Gallagher Newhouse Yoho DelBene Lowey Soto Garrett Noem Young (AK) subparagraph (A), the relevant official or Demings Lujan Grisham, Speier Gianforte Norcross Young (IA) agency shall require that all of the iron and DeSaulnier M. Suozzi Gibbs Norman Zeldin steel products used in the construction, con- Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) nection, operation, and maintenance of the Dingell Lynch Takano NOT VOTING—7 Doggett Maloney, Thompson (CA) border-crossing facility are produced in the Cummings Napolitano Wittman Ellison Carolyn B. Thompson (MS) United States, as determined by the relevant Hudson Scalise Engel Maloney, Sean Titus official or agency in a manner consistent Labrador Tenney Eshoo Matsui Tonko with United States obligations under inter- Espaillat McCollum Torres national agreements. Esty (CT) McEachin Tsongas b 1703 Evans McGovern Vargas Mr. MULLIN (during the reading). Foster McNerney Vela´ zquez So the amendment was rejected. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.080 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 to dispense with the reading of the than by standing up for American Lujan Grisham, Peters Sinema M. Peterson Sires amendment. workers and supporting this common- Luja´ n, Ben Ray Pingree Slaughter The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there sense amendment. I urge my colleagues Lynch Pocan Smith (WA) objection to the request of the gen- to vote ‘‘yes.’’ Maloney, Polis Soto tleman from Oklahoma? Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Carolyn B. Price (NC) Speier Maloney, Sean Quigley Suozzi There was no objection. of my time. Matsui Raskin Swalwell (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I claim McCollum Rice (NY) Takano tleman from Arizona is recognized for 5 the time in opposition to the motion. McEachin Richmond Thompson (CA) minutes. McGovern Rosen Thompson (MS) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- McNerney Roybal-Allard Titus Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, this tleman from Oklahoma is recognized Meeks Ruiz Tonko is the final amendment to the bill for 5 minutes. Meng Ruppersberger Torres which will not kill the bill or send it Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, this is Moore Rush Tsongas back to committee. If adopted, the bill Moulton Ryan (OH) Vargas just a procedural motion to deny the Murphy (FL) Sa´ nchez Veasey will immediately proceed to final pas- important benefits of this legislation Nadler Sarbanes Vela sage, as amended. to the American workers, businesses, Neal Schakowsky Vela´ zquez Mr. Speaker, hardworking families Nolan Schiff Visclosky and our collective energy security. It Norcross Schneider Walz across Arizona and across our country fits a pattern of delay and obstruction O’Halleran Schrader Wasserman are sick and tired of Congress putting that we simply cannot support. I urge O’Rourke Scott (VA) Schultz partisan politics ahead of creating jobs my colleagues to oppose this motion to Pallone Scott, David Waters, Maxine at home. Panetta Serrano Watson Coleman recommit and vote ‘‘yes’’ on final pas- Pascrell Sewell (AL) Welch As I travel across rural Arizona and sage. Payne Shea-Porter Wilson (FL) speak to workers, miners, farmers, and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Perlmutter Sherman Yarmuth families, I am asked the same ques- of my time. NOES—232 tions: ‘‘When is Congress going to get The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without serious about helping rural America? objection, the previous question is or- Abraham Fortenberry Mast ‘‘When are you guys going to work Aderholt Foxx McCarthy dered on the motion to recommit. Allen Franks (AZ) McCaul together and create good-paying jobs? There was no objection. Amash Frelinghuysen McClintock ‘‘When are we going to rebuild our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Amodei Gaetz McHenry Arrington Gallagher McKinley crumbling infrastructure and roads? question is on the motion to recommit. ‘‘When are we finally going to get re- Babin Garrett McMorris The question was taken; and the Bacon Gianforte Rodgers liable broadband?’’ Speaker pro tempore announced that Banks (IN) Gibbs McSally In my 7 months in Congress, I have Barletta Gohmert Meadows the noes appeared to have it. seen firsthand the failure to address Barr Goodlatte Meehan these problems in a truly bipartisan RECORDED VOTE Barton Gosar Messer Mr. O’HALLERAN. Mr. Speaker, I de- Bergman Gowdy Mitchell manner. American workers are count- Biggs Granger Moolenaar ing on all of us, Democrats and Repub- mand a recorded vote. Bilirakis Graves (GA) Mooney (WV) licans, to focus on bringing back jobs A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (MI) Graves (LA) Mullin The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bishop (UT) Graves (MO) Murphy (PA) to our country. Black Griffith Newhouse The underlying bill before us does ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Blackburn Grothman Noem not go far enough to ensure pipelines, will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Blum Guthrie Norman which involve major investments and time for any electronic vote on the Bost Handel Nunes question of passage. Brady (TX) Harper Olson can span hundreds of miles across sen- Brat Harris Palazzo sitive areas, are made with quality, re- This is a 5-minute vote. Bridenstine Hartzler Palmer liable, American-made materials. The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (AL) Hensarling Paulsen vice, and there were—ayes 193, noes 232, Brooks (IN) Herrera Beutler Pearce My commonsense amendment simply Buchanan Hice, Jody B. Perry requires Federal agencies to certify not voting 8, as follows: Buck Higgins (LA) Pittenger that all of the iron and steel products [Roll No. 397] Bucshon Hill Poe (TX) Budd Holding Poliquin used in any cross-border pipelines are AYES—193 Burgess Hollingsworth Posey produced in the United States before Adams Courtney Hanabusa Byrne Hudson Ratcliffe they can be approved. Aguilar Crist Hastings Calvert Huizenga Reichert Mr. Speaker, foreign steelmakers Barraga´ n Crowley Heck Carter (GA) Hultgren Renacci Bass Cuellar Higgins (NY) Carter (TX) Hunter Rice (SC) now supply half the oil and gas drilling Beatty Davis (CA) Himes Chabot Hurd Roby and extraction pipes used in the United Bera Davis, Danny Hoyer Cheney Issa Roe (TN) States, and it is only getting worse. Beyer DeFazio Huffman Coffman Jenkins (KS) Rogers (AL) The American Iron and Steel Institute Bishop (GA) DeGette Jackson Lee Cole Jenkins (WV) Rohrabacher Blumenauer Delaney Jayapal Collins (GA) Johnson (LA) Rokita estimates that imports of steel pipes Blunt Rochester DeLauro Jeffries Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Rooney, Francis for the oil and gas industry are up 237 Bonamici DelBene Johnson (GA) Comer Johnson, Sam Rooney, Thomas percent in the first half of 2017 from a Boyle, Brendan Demings Johnson, E. B. Comstock Jordan J. F. DeSaulnier Jones Conaway Joyce (OH) Ros-Lehtinen year earlier. Brady (PA) Deutch Kaptur Cook Katko Roskam Earlier this year, President Trump Brown (MD) Dingell Keating Costello (PA) Kelly (MS) Ross signed an executive order instructing Brownley (CA) Doggett Kelly (IL) Cramer Kelly (PA) Rothfus the Secretary of Commerce to develop Bustos Doyle, Michael Kennedy Crawford King (IA) Rouzer Butterfield F. Khanna Culberson King (NY) Royce (CA) a plan that would require any company Capuano Duncan (TN) Kihuen Curbelo (FL) Kinzinger Russell building a pipeline within U.S. borders Carbajal Ellison Kildee Davidson Knight Rutherford to use American-made materials and Ca´ rdenas Engel Kilmer Davis, Rodney Kustoff (TN) Sanford Carson (IN) Eshoo Kind Denham LaHood Schweikert equipment. My amendment mirrors the Cartwright Espaillat Krishnamoorthi Dent LaMalfa Scott, Austin spirit of that executive order by apply- Castor (FL) Esty (CT) Kuster (NH) DeSantis Lamborn Sensenbrenner ing the same rules to any proposed Castro (TX) Evans Langevin DesJarlais Lance Sessions cross-border pipelines. Chu, Judy Foster Larsen (WA) Diaz-Balart Latta Shimkus Cicilline Frankel (FL) Larson (CT) Donovan Lewis (MN) Shuster Mr. Speaker, we need to rebuild Clark (MA) Fudge Lawrence Duffy LoBiondo Simpson America. We need to rebuild America’s Clarke (NY) Gabbard Lawson (FL) Duncan (SC) Long Smith (MO) infrastructure. We need to rebuild Clay Gallego Lee Dunn Loudermilk Smith (NE) Cleaver Garamendi Levin Emmer Love Smith (NJ) America’s energy infrastructure, but Clyburn Gomez Lewis (GA) Estes (KS) Lucas Smith (TX) we need to rebuild America by creating Cohen Gonzalez (TX) Lieu, Ted Farenthold Luetkemeyer Smucker American jobs. Connolly Gottheimer Lipinski Faso MacArthur Stefanik Mr. Speaker, I can think of no better Conyers Green, Al Loebsack Ferguson Marchant Stewart Cooper Green, Gene Lofgren Fitzpatrick Marino Stivers message to send during President Correa Grijalva Lowenthal Fleischmann Marshall Taylor Trump’s ‘‘Made in America Week’’ Costa Gutie´rrez Lowey Flores Massie Tenney

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.084 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6023 Thompson (PA) Walden Wilson (SC) Kustoff (TN) Palazzo Smith (MO) Titus Vela´ zquez Waters, Maxine Thornberry Walker Wittman LaHood Palmer Smith (NE) Tonko Visclosky Watson Coleman Tiberi Walorski Womack LaMalfa Paulsen Smith (NJ) Torres Walz Welch Tipton Walters, Mimi Woodall Lamborn Pearce Smith (TX) Tsongas Wasserman Wilson (FL) Trott Weber (TX) Yoder Lance Perry Smucker Vargas Schultz Yarmuth Turner Webster (FL) Yoho Larsen (WA) Peterson Stefanik NOT VOTING—4 Upton Wenstrup Young (AK) Latta Pittenger Stewart Wagner Westerman Young (IA) Lewis (MN) Poe (TX) Stivers Cummings Napolitano Walberg Williams Zeldin LoBiondo Poliquin Taylor Labrador Scalise Long Posey Tenney NOT VOTING—8 Loudermilk Ratcliffe ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Thompson (PA) Cummings Pelosi Scalise Love Reed The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Thornberry Labrador Reed Valadao Lucas Reichert Tiberi the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Napolitano Rogers (KY) Luetkemeyer Renacci MacArthur Rice (SC) Tipton ing. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE Trott Marchant Richmond b 1724 The SPEAKER pro tempore (during Marino Roby Turner the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- Marshall Roe (TN) Upton So the bill was passed. Massie Rogers (AL) Valadao The result of the vote was announced ing. Mast Rogers (KY) Veasey McCarthy Rohrabacher Vela as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on b 1718 McCaul Rokita Wagner McClintock Rooney, Francis Walberg the table. McHenry Rooney, Thomas Ms. JACKSON LEE changed her vote Walden f from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ McKinley J. Walker So the motion to recommit was re- McMorris Ros-Lehtinen Walorski PROMOTING INTERAGENCY CO- Rodgers Roskam Walters, Mimi jected. McSally ORDINATION FOR REVIEW OF Ross Weber (TX) Meadows Rothfus NATURAL GAS PIPELINES ACT The result of the vote was announced Webster (FL) Meehan Rouzer as above recorded. Wenstrup Messer Royce (CA) The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Westerman Stated against: Mitchell Russell ant to House Resolution 454 and rule Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably Moolenaar Rutherford Williams XVIII, the Chair declares the House in Wilson (SC) detained. Had I been present, I would have Mooney (WV) Sanford the Committee of the Whole House on Mullin Schrader Wittman voted ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 397. Murphy (PA) Schweikert Womack the state of the Union for the further The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Newhouse Scott, Austin Woodall consideration of the bill, H.R. 2910. question is on the passage of the bill. Noem Sensenbrenner Yoder Will the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Norcross Sessions Yoho The question was taken; and the WEBER) kindly take the chair. Norman Shimkus Young (AK) Speaker pro tempore announced that Nunes Shuster Young (IA) b 1725 the ayes appeared to have it. Olson Simpson Zeldin Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE on that I demand the yeas and nays. NAYS—175 Accordingly, the House resolved The yeas and nays were ordered. Adams Evans McEachin itself into the Committee of the Whole The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Aguilar Foster McGovern House on the state of the Union for the Barraga´ n Frankel (FL) McNerney further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5-minute vote. Bass Fudge Meeks The vote was taken by electronic de- Beatty Gabbard Meng 2910) to provide for Federal and State vice, and there were—yeas 254, nays Bera Gallego Moore agency coordination in the approval of Beyer Garamendi Moulton certain authorizations under the Nat- 175, not voting 4, as follows: Blumenauer Gomez Murphy (FL) [Roll No. 398] Blunt Rochester Green, Al Nadler ural Gas Act, and for other purposes, Bonamici Grijalva Neal with Mr. WEBER of Texas (Acting YEAS—254 Boyle, Brendan Gutie´rrez Nolan Chair) in the chair. Abraham Comstock Gosar F. Hanabusa O’Halleran The Clerk read the title of the bill. Aderholt Conaway Gottheimer Brown (MD) Hastings O’Rourke Allen Conyers Gowdy Brownley (CA) Heck Pallone The Acting CHAIR. When the Com- Amash Cook Granger Bustos Higgins (NY) Panetta mittee of the Whole rose earlier today, Amodei Correa Graves (GA) Butterfield Himes Pascrell a request for a recorded vote on amend- Arrington Costa Graves (LA) Capuano Hoyer Payne Babin Costello (PA) Graves (MO) Carbajal Huffman Pelosi ment No. 3 printed in part A of House Bacon Cramer Green, Gene Ca´ rdenas Jayapal Perlmutter Report 115–235 offered by the gen- Banks (IN) Crawford Griffith Carson (IN) Jeffries Peters tleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) had Barletta Cuellar Grothman Cartwright Johnson (GA) Pingree been postponed. Barr Culberson Guthrie Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Pocan Barton Curbelo (FL) Handel Castro (TX) Kaptur Polis ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Bergman Davidson Harper Chu, Judy Keating Price (NC) The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Biggs Davis, Rodney Harris Cicilline Kelly (IL) Quigley clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will Bilirakis Denham Hartzler Clark (MA) Kennedy Raskin Bishop (GA) Dent Hensarling Clarke (NY) Khanna Rice (NY) now resume on those amendments Bishop (MI) DeSantis Herrera Beutler Clay Kihuen Rosen printed in part A of House Report 115– Bishop (UT) DesJarlais Hice, Jody B. Cleaver Kildee Roybal-Allard 235 on which further proceedings were Black Diaz-Balart Higgins (LA) Clyburn Kilmer Ruiz Blackburn Donovan Hill Cohen Kind Ruppersberger postponed, in the following order: Blum Duffy Holding Connolly Krishnamoorthi Rush Amendment No. 1 by Ms. TSONGAS of Bost Duncan (SC) Hollingsworth Cooper Kuster (NH) Ryan (OH) Massachusetts. Brady (PA) Duncan (TN) Hudson Courtney Langevin Sa´ nchez Amendment No. 3 by Mr. BEYER of Brady (TX) Dunn Huizenga Crist Larson (CT) Sarbanes Brat Emmer Hultgren Crowley Lawrence Schakowsky Virginia. Bridenstine Estes (KS) Hunter Davis (CA) Lawson (FL) Schiff The Chair will reduce to 2 minutes Brooks (AL) Farenthold Hurd Davis, Danny Lee Schneider the minimum time for any electronic Brooks (IN) Faso Issa DeFazio Levin Scott (VA) vote in this series. Buchanan Ferguson Jackson Lee DeGette Lewis (GA) Scott, David Buck Fitzpatrick Jenkins (KS) Delaney Lieu, Ted Serrano AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MS. TSONGAS Bucshon Fleischmann Jenkins (WV) DeLauro Lipinski Sewell (AL) The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Budd Flores Johnson (LA) DelBene Loebsack Shea-Porter business is the demand for a recorded Burgess Fortenberry Johnson (OH) Demings Lofgren Sherman Byrne Foxx Johnson, Sam DeSaulnier Lowenthal Sinema vote on the amendment offered by the Calvert Franks (AZ) Jones Deutch Lowey Sires gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. Carter (GA) Frelinghuysen Jordan Dingell Lujan Grisham, Slaughter TSONGAS) on which further proceedings Carter (TX) Gaetz Joyce (OH) Doggett M. Smith (WA) Chabot Gallagher Katko Doyle, Michael Luja´ n, Ben Ray Soto were postponed and on which the noes Cheney Garrett Kelly (MS) F. Lynch Speier prevailed by voice vote. Coffman Gianforte Kelly (PA) Ellison Maloney, Suozzi The Clerk will redesignate the Cole Gibbs King (IA) Engel Carolyn B. Swalwell (CA) amendment. Collins (GA) Gohmert King (NY) Eshoo Maloney, Sean Takano Collins (NY) Gonzalez (TX) Kinzinger Espaillat Matsui Thompson (CA) The Clerk redesignated the amend- Comer Goodlatte Knight Esty (CT) McCollum Thompson (MS) ment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.035 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6024 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 RECORDED VOTE DesJarlais King (IA) Rohrabacher The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Diaz-Balart King (NY) Rokita The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Donovan Kinzinger Rooney, Francis minute vote. has been demanded. Duffy Knight Rooney, Thomas The vote was taken by electronic de- A recorded vote was ordered. Duncan (SC) Kustoff (TN) J. vice, and there were—ayes 192, noes 236, Duncan (TN) LaHood Ros-Lehtinen not voting 5, as follows: The Acting CHAIR. This will be a 2- Dunn LaMalfa Roskam minute vote. Emmer Lamborn Ross [Roll No. 400] The vote was taken by electronic de- Estes (KS) Lance Rothfus AYES—192 Farenthold Latta Rouzer vice, and there were—ayes 180, noes 249, Faso Lewis (MN) Royce (CA) Adams Garamendi Nolan not voting 4, as follows: Ferguson LoBiondo Russell Aguilar Gomez Norcross Barraga´ n Gonzalez (TX) O’Halleran [Roll No. 399] Fleischmann Long Rutherford Flores Loudermilk Ryan (OH) Bass Goodlatte O’Rourke AYES—180 Fortenberry Love Sanford Beatty Green, Al Pallone Foxx Lucas Schrader Bera Green, Gene Panetta Adams Gallego Neal Franks (AZ) Luetkemeyer Schweikert Beyer Griffith Pascrell Aguilar Garamendi Nolan Frelinghuysen MacArthur Scott, Austin Bishop (GA) Grijalva Payne Barraga´ n Gomez O’Halleran Gaetz Marchant Sensenbrenner Blumenauer Gutie´rrez Pelosi Bass Gottheimer O’Rourke Gallagher Marino Sessions Blunt Rochester Hanabusa Perlmutter Beatty Green, Al Pallone Garrett Marshall Shimkus Bonamici Harris Peters Bera Grijalva Panetta Gianforte Massie Shuster Boyle, Brendan Hastings Pingree Beyer Gutie´rrez Pascrell Gibbs Mast Simpson F. Heck Pocan Bishop (GA) Hanabusa Payne Gohmert McCarthy Sinema Brady (PA) Higgins (NY) Polis Blumenauer Hastings Pelosi Gonzalez (TX) McCaul Smith (MO) Brown (MD) Himes Price (NC) Blunt Rochester Heck Perlmutter Goodlatte McClintock Smith (NE) Brownley (CA) Hoyer Quigley Bonamici Higgins (NY) Peters Gosar McHenry Smith (NJ) Bustos Huffman Brown (MD) Himes Raskin Pingree Gowdy McKinley Smith (TX) Butterfield Jackson Lee Brownley (CA) Hoyer Rice (NY) Pocan Granger McMorris Smucker Capuano Jayapal Bustos Huffman Richmond Polis Graves (GA) Rodgers Stefanik Carbajal Jeffries Butterfield Jackson Lee Rosen Graves (LA) McSally Stewart Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Capuano Jayapal Price (NC) Roybal-Allard Graves (MO) Meadows Stivers Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Carbajal Jeffries Quigley Ruiz Green, Gene Meehan Taylor Cartwright Kaptur Ca´ rdenas Johnson (GA) Raskin Ruppersberger Griffith Messer Tenney Castor (FL) Keating Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rice (NY) Rush Grothman Mitchell Thompson (PA) Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Cartwright Kaptur Richmond Ryan (OH) Guthrie Moolenaar Thornberry Chu, Judy Kennedy Castor (FL) Keating Rosen Sa´ nchez Handel Mooney (WV) Tiberi Cicilline Khanna Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) Roybal-Allard Sarbanes Harper Mullin Tipton Clark (MA) Kihuen Chu, Judy Kennedy Ruiz Schakowsky Harris Murphy (PA) Trott Clarke (NY) Kildee Cicilline Khanna Ruppersberger Schiff Hartzler Newhouse Turner Clay Kilmer Clark (MA) Kihuen Rush Schneider Hensarling Noem Upton Cleaver Kind Clarke (NY) Kildee Sa´ nchez Schrader Herrera Beutler Norcross Valadao Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Clay Kilmer Sarbanes Scott (VA) Hice, Jody B. Norman Veasey Cohen Kuster (NH) Cleaver Kind Schakowsky Scott, David Higgins (LA) Nunes Vela Connolly Langevin Clyburn Krishnamoorthi Serrano Schiff Hill Olson Wagner Conyers Larsen (WA) Cohen Kuster (NH) Sewell (AL) Schneider Holding Palazzo Walberg Cooper Larson (CT) Connolly Langevin Shea-Porter Scott (VA) Hollingsworth Palmer Walden Correa Lawrence Conyers Larsen (WA) Sherman Scott, David Hudson Paulsen Walker Courtney Lawson (FL) Cooper Larson (CT) Sinema Serrano Huizenga Pearce Walorski Crist Lee Correa Lawrence Sires Sewell (AL) Hultgren Perry Walters, Mimi Crowley Levin Courtney Lawson (FL) Slaughter Shea-Porter Hunter Peterson Weber (TX) Cuellar Lewis (GA) Crist Lee Smith (WA) Sherman Hurd Pittenger Webster (FL) Davis (CA) Lieu, Ted Crowley Levin Soto Sires Issa Poe (TX) Wenstrup Davis, Danny Lipinski Davis (CA) Lewis (GA) Speier Slaughter Jenkins (KS) Poliquin Westerman DeFazio Loebsack Davis, Danny Lieu, Ted Suozzi Smith (WA) Jenkins (WV) Posey Williams DeGette Lofgren DeFazio Lipinski Swalwell (CA) Soto Johnson (LA) Ratcliffe Wilson (SC) Delaney Lowenthal DeGette Loebsack Takano Speier Johnson (OH) Reed Wittman DeLauro Lowey Delaney Lofgren Thompson (CA) Suozzi Johnson, Sam Reichert Womack DelBene Lujan Grisham, DeLauro Lowenthal Thompson (MS) Swalwell (CA) Jones Renacci Woodall Demings M. DelBene Lowey Titus Takano Jordan Rice (SC) Yoder DeSaulnier Luja´ n, Ben Ray Demings Lujan Grisham, Tonko Thompson (CA) Joyce (OH) Roby Yoho Deutch Lynch DeSaulnier M. Torres Thompson (MS) Katko Roe (TN) Young (AK) Dingell Maloney, Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tsongas Titus Kelly (MS) Rogers (AL) Young (IA) Doggett Carolyn B. Dingell Lynch Vargas Tonko Kelly (PA) Rogers (KY) Zeldin Doyle, Michael Maloney, Sean Doggett Maloney, F. Matsui Veasey Torres Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. NOT VOTING—4 Ellison McCollum Vela Tsongas F. Maloney, Sean Engel McEachin Vela´ zquez Vargas Cummings Napolitano Ellison Matsui Eshoo McGovern Visclosky Vela´ zquez Labrador Scalise Engel McCollum Espaillat McNerney Walz Visclosky Eshoo McEachin ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR Esty (CT) Meeks Wasserman Espaillat McGovern Walz The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). Evans Meng Schultz Esty (CT) McNerney Wasserman Foster Moore Waters, Maxine Evans Meeks Schultz There is 1 minute remaining. Frankel (FL) Moulton Watson Coleman Fitzpatrick Meng Waters, Maxine Fudge Murphy (FL) Welch Foster Moore Watson Coleman b 1730 Gabbard Nadler Wilson (FL) Frankel (FL) Moulton Welch So the amendment was rejected. Gallego Neal Yarmuth Fudge Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) Gabbard Nadler Yarmuth The result of the vote was announced NOES—236 as above recorded. NOES—249 Abraham Brady (TX) Conaway AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. BEYER Aderholt Brat Cook Abraham Bost Coffman Allen Bridenstine Costa Aderholt Boyle, Brendan Cole The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished Amash Brooks (AL) Costello (PA) Allen F. Collins (GA) business is the demand for a recorded Amodei Brooks (IN) Cramer Amash Brady (PA) Collins (NY) vote on the amendment offered by the Arrington Buchanan Crawford Amodei Brady (TX) Comer gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BEYER) Babin Buck Culberson Arrington Brat Comstock Bacon Bucshon Curbelo (FL) Babin Bridenstine Conaway on which further proceedings were Banks (IN) Budd Davidson Bacon Brooks (AL) Cook postponed and on which the noes pre- Barletta Burgess Davis, Rodney Banks (IN) Brooks (IN) Costa vailed by voice vote. Barr Byrne Denham Barletta Buchanan Costello (PA) Barton Carter (GA) Dent Barr Buck Cramer The Clerk will redesignate the Bergman Carter (TX) DeSantis Barton Bucshon Crawford amendment. Biggs Chabot DesJarlais Bergman Budd Cuellar The Clerk redesignated the amend- Bilirakis Cheney Diaz-Balart Biggs Burgess Culberson ment. Bishop (MI) Coffman Donovan Bilirakis Byrne Curbelo (FL) Bishop (UT) Cole Duffy Bishop (MI) Calvert Davidson RECORDED VOTE Black Collins (GA) Duncan (SC) Bishop (UT) Carter (GA) Davis, Rodney The Acting CHAIR. A recorded vote Blackburn Collins (NY) Duncan (TN) Black Carter (TX) Denham Blum Comer Dunn Blackburn Chabot Dent has been demanded. Bost Comstock Emmer Blum Cheney DeSantis A recorded vote was ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:40 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.089 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6025 Estes (KS) LaMalfa Rooney, Francis with an amendment adopted in the The bottom line is simple: too often Farenthold Lamborn Rooney, Thomas Committee of the Whole. eminent domain authority is exercised Faso Lance J. Ferguson Latta Ros-Lehtinen The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under without the determination of a true Fitzpatrick Lewis (MN) Roskam the rule, the previous question is or- public benefit. Certificate holders can Fleischmann LoBiondo Ross dered. manipulate this authority to take Flores Long Rothfus Is a separate vote demanded on the Fortenberry Loudermilk whatever land they deem necessary for Rouzer amendment to the amendment re- Foxx Love Royce (CA) their gas pipeline projects. Franks (AZ) Lucas Russell ported from the Committee of the With the recent boom in domestic Frelinghuysen Luetkemeyer Rutherford Whole? gas production, this is happening all Gaetz MacArthur Sanford If not, the question is on the amend- Gallagher Marchant across the United States and harming Schweikert Garrett Marino ment in the nature of a substitute, as Scott, Austin property owners in many of our dis- Gianforte Marshall amended. Sensenbrenner tricts. This practice is wrong, and it Gibbs Massie Sessions The amendment was agreed to. must be stopped. Gohmert Mast The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gosar McCarthy Shimkus In my home State of New Jersey, Gottheimer McCaul Shuster question is on the engrossment and residents, including my own constitu- Simpson Gowdy McClintock third reading of the bill. ents, are very concerned about the Granger McHenry Smith (MO) The bill was ordered to be engrossed pending PennEast Pipeline Project—a Graves (GA) McKinley Smith (NE) and read a third time, and was read the Graves (LA) McMorris Smith (NJ) proposed 118-mile, 36-inch gas pipeline third time. Graves (MO) Rodgers Smith (TX) stretching from northeast Pennsyl- Grothman McSally Smucker MOTION TO RECOMMIT Guthrie Meadows Stefanik vania to my district. Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Their proposal crosses the property Handel Meehan Stewart Speaker, I have a motion to recommit Harper Messer Stivers of more than 500 landowners, many of Hartzler Mitchell Taylor at the desk. whom have strongly objected to this Hensarling Moolenaar The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the Tenney project going forward. Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Thompson (PA) gentlewoman opposed to the bill? Hice, Jody B. Mullin My constituents and our neighbors Thornberry Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. I am op- Higgins (LA) Murphy (PA) Tiberi who are affected by this project will re- posed in its current form. Hill Newhouse Tipton ceive little, if any, local benefits from Holding Noem The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Trott the project, because most of the nat- Hollingsworth Norman Turner Clerk will report the motion to recom- Hudson Nunes Upton ural gas transported through the pipe- Huizenga Olson mit. Valadao line is likely destined for markets out- Hultgren Palazzo The Clerk read as follows: Wagner Hunter Palmer side of New Jersey, including for export Walberg Ms. Watson Coleman moves to recommit Hurd Paulsen overseas. Walden the bill H.R. 2910 to the Committee on En- Issa Pearce Walker ergy and Commerce with instructions to re- PennEast would cut through districts Jenkins (KS) Perry represented by both Republicans and Jenkins (WV) Peterson Walorski port the same back to the House forthwith, Johnson (LA) Pittenger Walters, Mimi with the following amendment: Democrats, and it is opposed by my Johnson (OH) Poe (TX) Weber (TX) At the end, add the following: colleagues in this body on both sides of Webster (FL) Johnson, Sam Poliquin SEC. 3. NO EMINENT DOMAIN. the aisle. Jones Posey Wenstrup An application for a certificate of public Westerman Democrats and Republicans alike can Jordan Ratcliffe convenience and necessity under section 7 of Williams agree that one of the most important Joyce (OH) Reed the Natural Gas Act may not be approved Katko Reichert Wilson (SC) unless the applicant agrees not to exercise rights for all Americans is the right to Kelly (MS) Renacci Wittman own private property. But today, the Kelly (PA) Rice (SC) Womack eminent domain authority under section 7(h) King (IA) Roby Woodall of such Act. growth in gas pipeline projects threat- King (NY) Roe (TN) Yoder Mr. FLORES (during the reading). ens this right for many Americans. Kinzinger Rogers (AL) Yoho Everyone deserves a good place to Knight Rogers (KY) Young (AK) Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Kustoff (TN) Rohrabacher Young (IA) to dispense with the reading of the mo- live and a safe place to raise their chil- LaHood Rokita Zeldin tion. dren. No one should have to worry about losing their hard-earned prop- NOT VOTING—5 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gen- erty, through no fault of their own, Calvert Labrador Scalise Cummings Napolitano tleman from Texas? just to pad private company coffers. There was no objection. Preventing these private for-profit ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- companies from having access to the The Acting CHAIR (during the vote). tlewoman from New Jersey is recog- eminent domain authority in section There is 1 minute remaining. nized for 5 minutes. 7(h) of the Natural Gas Act would not Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. only make this law better by halting b 1735 Speaker, I have a motion to recommit abuse of that authority by private gas So the amendment was rejected. the bill with instructions to add lan- pipeline companies, but also place pub- The result of the vote was announced guage prohibiting the use, really the lic interests over private profit. as above recorded. abuse, of Federal eminent domain au- This motion presents an opportunity The Acting CHAIR. The question is thority by large gas pipeline compa- to send a clear message to our con- on the amendment in the nature of a nies. stituents who have worked hard to own substitute, as amended. Currently, the law allows pipeline their property and a piece of the Amer- The amendment was agreed to. companies—given authorization by ican Dream. The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, FERC—to circumvent landowner oppo- Their choice is clear, and it is yours, the Committee rises. sition and exercise the right of eminent but I urge all of my colleagues to vote Accordingly, the Committee rose; domain to acquire land necessary for ‘‘yes’’ on the motion to recommit and and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. ROD- pipeline construction, which is pri- stand with landowners over land tak- NEY DAVIS of Illinois) having assumed vately owned, so that the pipeline con- ers. the chair, Mr. WEBER of Texas, Acting struction can operate and maintain— Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Chair of the Committee of the Whole meaning for-profit pipeline companies of my time. House on the state of the Union, re- can seize private land from owners who Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I claim ported that that Committee, having are unwilling to sell. the time in opposition to the motion. had under consideration the bill (H.R. More often than not, compensation The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- 2910) to provide for Federal and State provided to the property owner is far tleman from Texas is recognized for 5 agency coordination in the approval of from fair or just and the negotiations minutes. certain authorizations under the Nat- are rarely conducted in good faith. In Mr. FLORES. Mr. Speaker, I urge all ural Gas Act, and for other purposes, the event that fair compensation is of my colleagues to oppose the motion and, pursuant to House Resolution 454, paid, no one should be forced to sell to recommit and to vote ‘‘yes’’ on final he reported the bill back to the House against their will. passage.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Oct 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\JULY\H19JY7.REC H19JY7 H6026 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 I am going to make everybody happy McEachin Quigley Soto Tiberi Walorski Womack because I am going to be really quick McGovern Raskin Speier Tipton Walters, Mimi Woodall McNerney Rice (NY) Suozzi Trott Weber (TX) Yoder about this. This MTR is just a rehash Meeks Richmond Swalwell (CA) Turner Webster (FL) Yoho of an amendment that the other side of Meng Rosen Takano Upton Wenstrup Young (AK) the aisle tried to introduce during the Moore Roybal-Allard Thompson (CA) Wagner Westerman Young (IA) Walberg Williams original bill. That amendment was not Moulton Ruiz Thompson (MS) Zeldin Murphy (FL) Ruppersberger Titus Walden Wilson (SC) Walker Wittman germane, and the reason it wasn’t ger- Nadler Rush Tonko Neal Ryan (OH) mane is because this bill does not af- Torres Nolan Sa´ nchez NOT VOTING—5 fect eminent domain in any way what- Tsongas Norcross Sarbanes Cummings Napolitano Valadao Vargas soever. O’Halleran Schakowsky Labrador Scalise So the bottom line is, that this is O’Rourke Schiff Veasey Pallone Schneider Vela ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE just another procedural motion to deny ´ Panetta Scott (VA) Velazquez The SPEAKER pro tempore (during the important benefits of this legisla- Visclosky Pascrell Scott, David the vote). There are 2 minutes remain- tion to American workers, to American Payne Serrano Walz businesses, and to our collective energy Pelosi Sewell (AL) Wasserman ing. Schultz security. It fits a pattern of delay and Perlmutter Shea-Porter Peters Sherman Waters, Maxine b 1749 obstruction that we simply cannot sup- Pingree Sinema Watson Coleman port. Pocan Sires Welch So the motion to recommit was re- Mr. Speaker, I urge our Members to Polis Slaughter Wilson (FL) jected. Price (NC) Smith (WA) Yarmuth oppose this procedural motion, and I The result of the vote was announced yield back the balance of my time. NOES—239 as above recorded. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Abraham Foxx McClintock question is on the passage of the bill. objection, the previous question is or- Aderholt Franks (AZ) McHenry dered on the motion to recommit. Allen Frelinghuysen McKinley The question was taken; and the Amash Gaetz McMorris Speaker pro tempore announced that There was no objection. Amodei Gallagher Rodgers the ayes appeared to have it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Arrington Garrett McSally Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, question is on the motion to recommit. Babin Gianforte Meadows Bacon Gibbs Meehan on that I demand the yeas and nays. The question was taken; and the Banks (IN) Gohmert Messer The yeas and nays were ordered. Speaker pro tempore announced that Barletta Goodlatte Mitchell The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a the noes appeared to have it. Barr Gosar Moolenaar Barton Gowdy Mooney (WV) 5-minute vote. RECORDED VOTE Bergman Granger Mullin The vote was taken by electronic de- Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. Mr. Biggs Graves (GA) Murphy (PA) vice, and there were—yeas 248, nays Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. Bilirakis Graves (LA) Newhouse Bishop (MI) Graves (MO) Noem 179, not voting 6, as follows: A recorded vote was ordered. Bishop (UT) Green, Gene Norman [Roll No. 402] Black Griffith Nunes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- YEAS—248 ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Blackburn Grothman Olson Blum Guthrie Palazzo Abraham Cuellar Hill will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Bost Handel Palmer Aderholt Culberson Holding time for any electronic vote on the Brady (TX) Harper Paulsen Allen Curbelo (FL) Hollingsworth question of passage. Brat Harris Pearce Amash Davidson Hudson Bridenstine Hartzler Perry Amodei Davis, Rodney Huizenga This is a 5-minute vote. Brooks (AL) Hensarling Peterson Arrington Denham Hultgren The vote was taken by electronic de- Brooks (IN) Herrera Beutler Pittenger Babin Dent Hunter vice, and there were—ayes 189, noes 239, Buchanan Hice, Jody B. Poe (TX) Bacon DeSantis Hurd Buck Higgins (LA) Poliquin Banks (IN) DesJarlais Issa not voting 5, as follows: (vote result) Bucshon Hill Posey Barletta Diaz-Balart Jenkins (KS) [Roll No. 401] Budd Holding Ratcliffe Barr Donovan Jenkins (WV) Burgess Hollingsworth Reed Barton Duffy Johnson (LA) AYES—189 Byrne Hudson Reichert Bergman Duncan (SC) Johnson (OH) Adams Cuellar Jackson Lee Calvert Huizenga Renacci Biggs Duncan (TN) Johnson, Sam Aguilar Davis (CA) Jayapal Carter (GA) Hultgren Rice (SC) Bilirakis Dunn Jones Barraga´ n Davis, Danny Jeffries Carter (TX) Hunter Roby Bishop (MI) Emmer Jordan Bass DeFazio Johnson (GA) Chabot Hurd Roe (TN) Bishop (UT) Estes (KS) Joyce (OH) Beatty DeGette Johnson, E. B. Cheney Issa Rogers (AL) Black Farenthold Katko Bera Delaney Jones Coffman Jenkins (KS) Rogers (KY) Blackburn Faso Kelly (MS) Beyer DeLauro Kaptur Cole Jenkins (WV) Rohrabacher Blum Ferguson Kelly (PA) Bishop (GA) DelBene Keating Collins (GA) Johnson (LA) Rokita Bost Fitzpatrick King (IA) Blumenauer Demings Kelly (IL) Collins (NY) Johnson (OH) Rooney, Francis Boyle, Brendan Fleischmann King (NY) Blunt Rochester DeSaulnier Kennedy Comer Johnson, Sam Rooney, Thomas F. Flores Kinzinger Bonamici Deutch Khanna Comstock Jordan J. Brady (PA) Fortenberry Knight Boyle, Brendan Dingell Kihuen Conaway Joyce (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Brady (TX) Foxx Kustoff (TN) F. Doggett Kildee Cook Katko Roskam Brat Franks (AZ) LaHood Brady (PA) Doyle, Michael Kilmer Costa Kelly (MS) Ross Bridenstine Frelinghuysen LaMalfa Brown (MD) F. Kind Costello (PA) Kelly (PA) Rothfus Brooks (AL) Gaetz Lamborn Brownley (CA) Ellison Krishnamoorthi Cramer King (IA) Rouzer Brooks (IN) Gallagher Latta Bustos Engel Kuster (NH) Crawford King (NY) Royce (CA) Buchanan Garrett Lewis (MN) Butterfield Eshoo Langevin Culberson Kinzinger Russell Buck Gianforte LoBiondo Capuano Espaillat Larsen (WA) Curbelo (FL) Knight Rutherford Bucshon Gibbs Long Carbajal Esty (CT) Larson (CT) Davidson Kustoff (TN) Sanford Budd Gohmert Loudermilk Ca´ rdenas Evans Lawrence Davis, Rodney LaHood Schrader Burgess Gonzalez (TX) Love Carson (IN) Foster Lawson (FL) Denham LaMalfa Schweikert Byrne Goodlatte Lucas Cartwright Frankel (FL) Lee Dent Lamborn Scott, Austin Calvert Gosar Luetkemeyer Castor (FL) Fudge Levin DeSantis Lance Sensenbrenner Carter (GA) Gowdy MacArthur Castro (TX) Gabbard Lewis (GA) DesJarlais Latta Sessions Carter (TX) Granger Marchant Chu, Judy Gallego Lieu, Ted Diaz-Balart Lewis (MN) Shimkus Chabot Graves (GA) Marino Cicilline Garamendi Lipinski Donovan LoBiondo Shuster Cheney Graves (LA) Marshall Clark (MA) Gomez Loebsack Duffy Long Simpson Coffman Graves (MO) Massie Clarke (NY) Gonzalez (TX) Lofgren Duncan (SC) Loudermilk Smith (MO) Cole Green, Gene Mast Clay Gottheimer Lowenthal Duncan (TN) Love Smith (NE) Collins (GA) Griffith McCarthy Cleaver Green, Al Lowey Dunn Lucas Smith (NJ) Collins (NY) Grothman McCaul Clyburn Grijalva Lujan Grisham, Emmer Luetkemeyer Smith (TX) Comer Guthrie McClintock Cohen Gutie´rrez M. Estes (KS) MacArthur Smucker Comstock Handel McHenry Connolly Hanabusa Luja´ n, Ben Ray Farenthold Marchant Stefanik Conaway Harper McKinley Conyers Hastings Lynch Faso Marino Stewart Cook Harris McMorris Cooper Heck Maloney, Ferguson Marshall Stivers Correa Hartzler Rodgers Correa Higgins (NY) Carolyn B. Fitzpatrick Massie Taylor Costa Hensarling McSally Courtney Himes Maloney, Sean Fleischmann Mast Tenney Costello (PA) Herrera Beutler Meadows Crist Hoyer Matsui Flores McCarthy Thompson (PA) Cramer Hice, Jody B. Meehan Crowley Huffman McCollum Fortenberry McCaul Thornberry Crawford Higgins (LA) Messer

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.094 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6027 Mitchell Rohrabacher Tenney b 1756 within 25 miles of the canal. From Al- Moolenaar Rokita Thompson (PA) bany to Buffalo, today, the Erie Canal Mooney (WV) Rooney, Francis Thornberry Mr. MESSER changed his vote from Mullin Rooney, Thomas Tiberi ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ is designated as a National Heritage Murphy (PA) J. Tipton So the bill was passed. Area, continuing its rich legacy. Newhouse Roskam Trott The result of the vote was announced This Saturday, a first dig celebration Noem Ross Turner in Rome, New York, will recognize this Norcross Rothfus as above recorded. Upton historic and monumental achievement Norman Rouzer Valadao A motion to reconsider was laid on Nunes Royce (CA) Vela in both New York’s and our Nation’s Russell the table. O’Halleran Wagner history. Olson Rutherford PERSONAL EXPLANATION Walberg Palazzo Sanford In the words of the famous Erie Walden Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I was ab- Palmer Schrader Canal song: ‘‘You’ll always know your Walker Paulsen Schweikert sent during roll call votes No. 395, No. 396, Walorski neighbor, and you’ll always know your Pearce Scott, Austin No. 397, No. 398, No. 399, No. 400, No. 401, Walters, Mimi pal, if you’ve ever navigated on the Perry Sensenbrenner Weber (TX) and No. 402 due to my spouse’s health situa- Erie Canal.’’ Peterson Sessions tion in California. Had I been present, I would Pittenger Shimkus Webster (FL) f Poe (TX) Shuster Wenstrup have voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Engel Amendment. I Poliquin Simpson Westerman would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Tsongas/ b 1800 Posey Sinema Williams Wilson (SC) McGovern/Beyer Amendment. I would have HOMELESSNESS Ratcliffe Smith (MO) also voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Democratic Motion to Reed Smith (NE) Wittman (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given Womack Recommit H.R. 2883. I would have also voted Reichert Smith (NJ) permission to address the House for 1 Renacci Smith (TX) Woodall ‘‘nay’’ on the Final Passage of H.R. 2883— minute and to revise and extend his re- Rice (SC) Smucker Yoder Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Roby Stefanik Yoho marks.) Roe (TN) Stewart Young (AK) Act. I would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today, Rogers (AL) Stivers Young (IA) Tsongas/McGovern/Beyer Amendment. I homeless advocates from Rhode Island, Rogers (KY) Taylor Zeldin would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on the Beyer including from Crossroads Rhode Is- Amendment. I would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on NAYS—179 land and from Rhode Island Housing, the Democratic Motion to Recommit H.R. came to visit my office. Adams Garamendi Neal 2910. I would have also voted ‘‘nay’’ on the Aguilar Gomez Nolan Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to express Barraga´ n Gottheimer O’Rourke Final Passage of H.R. 2910—Promoting Inter- in words how important their work is. Bass Green, Al Pallone agency Coordination for Review of Natural These groups take care of the least Beatty Grijalva Panetta Gas Pipelines Act. Bera Gutie´rrez Pascrell among us. They provide shelter for the Beyer Hanabusa Payne f working poor and those affected by the Bishop (GA) Hastings Pelosi PERSONAL EXPLANATION opioid crisis, and they assist those not Blumenauer Heck Perlmutter working because of age, infirmity, or Blunt Rochester Higgins (NY) Peters Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Bonamici Himes Pingree disability. They help keep lives to- Brown (MD) Hoyer Pocan yesterday, on Tuesday, July 18, I was gether. They help keep families to- Brownley (CA) Huffman Polis unavoidably detained on constituency gether. Bustos Jackson Lee Price (NC) business. Mr. Speaker, we must continue to Butterfield Jayapal Quigley On rollcall vote No. 382, motion on Capuano Jeffries Raskin provide strong funding for these pro- Carbajal Johnson (GA) Rice (NY) ordering the previous question on the grams in our appropriations bills. We Ca´ rdenas Johnson, E. B. Richmond rule, if I had been present, I would have still have not fully emerged from the Carson (IN) Kaptur Rosen voted ‘‘no.’’ Cartwright Keating Roybal-Allard financial crisis and people are still try- Castor (FL) Kelly (IL) Ruiz On rollcall vote No. 383, House Reso- ing to make ends meet. Foster youth Castro (TX) Kennedy Ruppersberger lution 451 covering H.R. 806, if I had are particularly vulnerable, with as Chu, Judy Khanna Rush been present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ many as 40 percent who age out of the Cicilline Kihuen Ryan (OH) On rollcall vote No. 384 on H.R. 2786, Clark (MA) Kildee Sa´ nchez system becoming homeless. Clarke (NY) Kilmer Sarbanes if I had been present, regarding quali- Mr. Speaker, social services organi- Clay Kind Schakowsky fying conduit hydropower facility by zations and nonprofits can only do so Cleaver Krishnamoorthi Schiff Mr. HUDSON, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Clyburn Kuster (NH) Schneider much on their own. They need support Cohen Lance Scott (VA) f to keep our vulnerable brothers and Connolly Langevin Scott, David sisters from falling off a cliff. We can Conyers Larsen (WA) Serrano COMMEMORATING 200TH Cooper Larson (CT) Sewell (AL) ANNIVERSARY OF ERIE CANAL do better and we deserve to support Courtney Lawrence Shea-Porter them. (Ms. TENNEY asked and was given Crist Lawson (FL) Sherman f Crowley Lee Sires permission to address the House for 1 Davis (CA) Levin Slaughter minute and to revise and extend her re- RECOGNIZING THE PADUCAH AREA Davis, Danny Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DeFazio Lieu, Ted Soto marks.) DeGette Lipinski Speier Ms. TENNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Mr. COMER asked and was given Delaney Lofgren Suozzi today to commemorate the 200th anni- permission to address the House for 1 DeLauro Lowenthal Swalwell (CA) versary of the Erie Canal. Construction DelBene Lowey Takano minute.) Demings Lujan Grisham, Thompson (CA) first began in 1817 in Rome, New York, Mr. COMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise DeSaulnier M. Thompson (MS) with the first completed portion con- today to recognize the Paducah Area Deutch Luja´ n, Ben Ray Titus necting two cities in the 22nd Congres- Chamber of Commerce for their des- Dingell Lynch Tonko Doggett Maloney, Torres sional District, Rome and Utica. ignation as the 2017 Chamber of the Doyle, Michael Carolyn B. Tsongas The Erie Canal was transformative in Year by the Association of Chamber of F. Maloney, Sean Vargas establishing New York as the Empire Commerce Executives. This national Ellison Matsui Veasey State. The canal opened the interior of Engel McCollum Vela´ zquez honor was awarded at the ACCE Na- Eshoo McEachin Visclosky our Nation, allowing westward expan- tional Convention in Nashville, Ten- Espaillat McGovern Walz sion and the free flow of goods. With a nessee, on July 18. Esty (CT) McNerney Wasserman drastic 90 percent reduction in shipping This is the second win for the Padu- Evans Meeks Schultz Foster Meng Waters, Maxine costs, the canal established our region cah Area Chamber of Commerce in the Frankel (FL) Moore Watson Coleman as a hub of economic activity in the last 6 years, and is national recogni- Fudge Moulton Welch early 20th century and made New York tion of the area’s national business Gabbard Murphy (FL) Wilson (FL) the busiest port in the entire Nation. leaders whose community contribu- Gallego Nadler Yarmuth In addition to the vast economic im- tions are unparalleled. Ranking among NOT VOTING—6 pact, the Erie Canal had an important the top 10 percent of Chambers nation- Cummings Loebsack Ros-Lehtinen cultural effect. Nearly 80 percent of up- wide, their mission of promotion, advo- Labrador Napolitano Scalise state New York’s population lives cacy, and education develops well-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY7.041 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6028 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 rounded, lifelong business leaders with Donald Trump has declared this week cluding Saddam Hussein and Nicolae a pride and responsibility to their fel- ‘‘Made in America’’ week. According to the Ceaus¸escu, wrote about the similarities be- low community members. White House, it’s an opportunity for the tween their tastes and Trump’s interior As the largest city in the First Dis- president to showcase ‘‘products that are decor preferences. made in America’’. ‘‘The best aesthetic descriptor of Trump’s trict of Kentucky, the chamber’s ef- Unfortunately for Trump, that description look, I’d argue, is dictator style,’’ York said. forts have benefited not only the Padu- would rule out many of the products he and BOARD GAMES cah area, but positively impact com- members of his family have made and sold. Trump: the Game (‘‘I loathed every miser- munities throughout western Ken- From Donald J Trump Collection clothing to able second of it’’—Ars Technica) was tucky. Trump Vodka to Trump: the Game, the launched in 1989, then pushed out again in I would like to thank President San- president has a track record of not making 2004 after Trump became host of The Appren- dra Wilson and Board Chair Tammy things in America. tice. Zimmerman, as well as the board of di- The week was scheduled to kick off at the The game (‘‘Bizarre’’—Business Insider) White House on Monday, with Trump walk- rectors, staff, and chamber members was manufactured in the US by Milton Brad- ing around some tables looking at products ley Company. But the dice, according to this for their unwavering dedication to the made in all 50 states. So in honour of the photo of the Trump: the Game packaging, betterment of local industry. I look president’s communist-dictator-esque photo were made in China. forward to many future accomplish- opportunity, here’s a look at some not-made- It is difficult to tell if the dice were ‘‘crap’’ ments for the chamber, and I am proud in-America Trump gear. and fell apart after a year and a half, because to represent the thriving business lead- ALCOHOL Trump: the Game sold poorly. In 2011, Time ers of Paducah. Trump Vodka (‘‘The finish is disappoint- magazine listed the game as one of Trump’s top 10 business failures. f ingly harsh’’—InternetWines.com) was an ill- fated attempt by Trump to branch into the IVANKA TRUMP CLOTHING NAFTA AND MADE IN AMERICA spirits world. The vodka (‘‘No discernable It’s not just Donald Trump who has a track WEEK flavor’’—Chicagoist) was manufactured in record of overseas manufacturing. In Decem- (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given the Netherlands by a company called Wan- ber, the New York Times, citing two trade permission to address the House for 1 ders Distillery and launched in the US in databases, reported that ‘‘almost all’’ of 2006. Ivanka Trump’s clothing line is made over- minute and to revise and extend her re- But the beverage (‘‘My taste buds unfortu- seas. marks.) nately associate the flavor with the smell of In May, New York-based activists were ar- Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise be- paint’’—VodkaBuzz) failed to sell. The trade- rested in China while investigating the mak- cause President Trump has dubbed this mark was abandoned in 2008, according to ing of Ivanka Trump shoes. In July, the week ‘‘Made in America Week.’’ But Rolling Stone. By 2011, Trump Vodka was Washington Post traced Ivanka Trump prod- one can’t pretend one’s way to creating ‘‘out of circulation’’. ucts to Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia jobs in the United States, even if you ‘‘We don’t need Chinese products,’’ Trump and Vietnam. More than 20 stores have dropped Ivanka are President. told Fox News in 2010. ‘‘The stuff that’s been sent over from China is—it falls apart after Trump’s products since her father started his A key index that gives you a clue to a year and a half. It’s crap.’’ run for president. the truth of job creation in the United It was an odd thing to say for a self-de- f States is the trade deficit: How many scribed master businessman offering to the more products and services are country American public many menswear products— POLL MISREPRESENTS THE exports, rather than imports from off- featured in the Donald J Trump Signature ELECTORATE shore sweatshops? Collection—that were made in China. (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was Donald J Trump eyeglasses were made in Well, for every month of the Trump given permission to address the House administration—that is what the red China. Donald Trump’s ties were made in China. Some of the Donald J Trump suits for 1 minute and to revise and extend line is—the jobs hole for America is were made in China. his remarks.) growing deeper. To be fair, Trump is an equal opportunity Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, a You see here that the May 2017 def- overseas manufacturer. His dress shirts have recent Washington Post-ABC News poll icit on this scorecard confirms the fail- been manufactured in Bangladesh, Honduras states that only 36 percent of Ameri- ing Trump trade record, with a $46 bil- and Vietnam. And China. cans approve the job President Trump lion trade and jobs deficit for May It turned out Trump was right about peo- is doing. But the results of this poll are alone—larger than last year, larger ple not needing Chinese products. In 2015, the Donald I Trump Signature Collection was flawed because it did not use a rep- than every other month. resentative sample of Republican and The President spoke endlessly about jettisoned by Macy’s. His famous red hats, meanwhile, actually are made in the US. It’s Democratic participants. trade during the campaign and prom- the unofficial ones that aren’t. This Washington Post-ABC NEWS ised turning NAFTA into a good deal EDUCATION poll used a population sample that was for Americans. Without a doubt, work- Trump University (‘‘A fraud from begin- 35 percent Democratic and only 23 per- ing people of the Midwest put him in ning to end’’—New York attorney general cent Republican, underrepresenting Re- the Presidency because he promised to Eric Schneiderman) was a US business. publican voters by about 10 percent. renegotiate NAFTA, that bad deal. But the university, which was not actually As noted by strategist Jim Now it is his turn to live up to the bar- an accredited university, encouraged stu- McLaughlin, ‘‘If the poll reflected the gain. dents to outsource jobs overseas. actual electorate, Trump would be in There is an old expression, ‘‘Don’t ‘‘We hear terrible things about outsourcing mid-40s, which is what his favorability tell me what he says, show me what he jobs—how sending work outside of our com- rating was on election day when he panies is contributing to the demise of does.’’ won an overwhelming electoral college Well, President Trump could start by American businesses,’’ Trump wrote on the Trump University blog in 2005. ‘‘But in this victory.’’ onshoring all foreign goods he makes instance I have to take the unpopular stance The same Washington Post pollsters abroad—everything from ties, suits, that it is not always a terrible thing.’’ gave Hillary Clinton a four-point ad- bracelets, and so forth. In November 2016, Trump settled three vantage over Donald Trump on the eve I haven’t seen any inclination to date fraud lawsuits relating to the university for of the election. They consistently pre- by this President reshoring items so $25m. dicted a significant Clinton victory, that he creates jobs again in this coun- HOMEWARE only to be proved wrong. Their credi- try. He contributes to a growing trade ‘‘Several Trump Home items are listed as bility is questionable. surplus, not a deficit. made in China or imported from China the f [From the guardian.com, July 18, 2017] Washington Post reported in 2016. According to the Post, foreign-made items SUPPORT NATIONAL CLINICIANS TRUMP’S ‘‘MADE IN AMERICA’’ WEEK: THE in Trump’s furniture collection include mir- HIV/AIDS TESTING AND AWARE- PRESIDENT’S HYPOCRISY ISONDISPLAY rors, ceramic vases, wall decorations, kitch- NESS DAY (By Adam Gabbatt) en items and lighting fixtures. They were all The White House celebrates US-manufac- made in China. Some Trump Home picture (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given tured products this week, even though frames were manufactured in India. permission to address the House for 1 Trump’s vodka, menswear and even board Earlier this year, Peter York, who wrote a minute and to revise and extend his re- games have been made overseas. 2006 book about the homes of autocrats, in- marks.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.100 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6029 Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise RECOGNIZING CAROLYN CONGRATULATING THE YOUNG today to recognize this Friday as the WHITAKER-TANDY GUNS AT QUAIL CREEK 10th annual National Clinicians HIV/ (Mr. YARMUTH asked and was given (Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. permission to address the House for 1 asked and was given permission to ad- It is a harsh reality that HIV/AIDS minute.) dress the House for 1 minute.) touches every community across the Mr. YARMUTH. Mr. Speaker, 11 Mr. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida. country. Although we made great years ago, I set off on a long-shot cam- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratu- progress in treating the disease, it is paign run by a talented and passionate late the Young Guns at Quail Creek for imperative to continue striving for pre- but also overworked and inexperienced winning the 2017 Scholastic Clay Tar- vention, effective treatments, and a staff, many of whom were learning on get Program National Championship. cure. the job. Yet everything went pretty Based out of my hometown, Okee- This is particularly important in my smoothly—smoothly enough, obvi- chobee, Florida, the Young Guns have home State of New Jersey. In 2013 ously. won the SCTP State championship for alone, over 2,000 adults and adolescents A big reason for this was an unpaid the past 3 years. The Young Guns had the highest were diagnosed with HIV, making New volunteer who just seemed to know combined team score of all 38 teams Jersey the sixth highest in the country how to do everything. She would show competing. Specifically, one partici- of new diagnoses. In ages 13 to 24, diag- up with a warm, ever-present smile, noses have increased from 10 to 18 per- pant, Nicholas Blenker, had the high- eager to tackle the smallest task or est overall score in the competition for cent, and in the African-American take on the most challenging responsi- community, rates are above the na- trap, skeet, and sporting clays. Over bility. Whatever was needed, Carolyn the course of the 2-day competition, tional average. Whitaker-Tandy made everything easi- We must remain vigilant to combat Nicholas shot 575 out of 600, only miss- er. When it was time to hire a district ing 25 shots. this epidemic that continues to plague director, Carolyn made that decision communities across our Nation, espe- Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the easy, too. whole team on their success and for cially in light of the continued efforts I am fortunate to have had my friend to repeal the Affordable Care Act and making Okeechobee proud. Carolyn running my Louisville office f remove insurance protections for mil- since day one. Though I will miss her lions. We must be vocal against all ef- leadership, I am proud that she is mov- FINI PROGRAM SHOULD BE REAU- forts to take away the ability to re- ing on to new opportunities. I know the THORIZED IN NEXT FARM BILL ceive adequate care and do our part to people of Louisville are better off be- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania fight HIV/AIDS. Encourage your loved cause of her service. I saw it firsthand asked and was given permission to ad- ones to get tested. every day for more than a decade. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- f For all she accomplished, her com- vise and extend his remarks.) PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S mitment, and her continued friendship, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. ACHIEVEMENTS I am forever grateful. I expect great Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Nutri- things from Carolyn and her amazing tion Subcommittee, I rise today to (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina speak about an important program asked and was given permission to ad- family, and I wish them nothing but the best going forward. that gives SNAP participants access to dress the House for 1 minute and to re- more fruits and vegetables. vise and extend his remarks.) f SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Assistance Program, helps provide low- Speaker, tomorrow marks President TURKISH TYRANT NOT WELCOME income families with the resources Donald Trump’s first 6 months in of- IN UNITED STATES they need to consume more nutritious fice, and I appreciate his many suc- food. The Agriculture Act of 2014 cre- cesses for the American people. (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was ated the Food Insecurity Nutrition In- His leadership for jobs has inspired given permission to address the House centive program, or FINI, which pro- record highs today for the Dow, S&P for 1 minute.) vided $100 million to support produce 500, and NASDAQ. President Trump has Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, incentive programs around the country advanced a decisive foreign policy posi- today I was joined by some Members of for SNAP participants. tively addressing the Muslim world, Congress, along with other Americans, This means SNAP benefits could be upholding the United States commit- in taking a stand for the First Amend- used at farmers’ markets, grocery ment to NATO, and working with our ment right of freedom of expression. stores, and other farmer-to-consumer allies for peace through strength. Addi- We stood across the street from the retailers serving rural and urban com- tionally, the President has taken firm Turkish Embassy, where, a few weeks munities. action against rogue regimes. ago, Turkish President Erdogan was Mr. Speaker, the FINI program is In Syria, President Trump was clear visiting. But while a peaceful protest successful in achieving the established that America will not tolerate chem- was taking place in May, Dictator goal of encouraging SNAP households ical weapons attacks by the Assad re- Erdogan’s security detail crossed the to consume fresh, healthy produce. gime against his citizens. In North street and assaulted and beat up U.S. More than 74 percent of shoppers re- Korea, the President has made clear citizens protesting the rogue regime. ported that they were eating more that he will challenge the continued People were injured. The outlaws es- produce. provocation by the communist, totali- caped arrest and fled to Turkey. No As the Agriculture Committee works tarian regime; and that the U.S. will apology was issued by the Turks, but, to develop the next farm bill, I know expose Iran for their ballistic missile rather, the government justified the the FINI program should be reauthor- testing and human rights abuses. assault on Americans. Erdogan should ized. The benefits of this program are As of June 30, the House has passed not be welcome back into the United twofold: it supports local American 269 bills, the most of the last five ad- States until he apologizes. Also, the farmers and provides more Americans ministrations, with 37 laws signed to culprits must face justice in American with quality food. That is what I call date, the most of the last five adminis- courts. made in America. trations. The First Amendment right of free- f I look forward to continuing to work dom of expression is the First Amend- b 1815 with President Donald Trump and Vice ment because it is the most important President MIKE PENCE for positive of all of our rights. No foreign tyrant RECOGNIZING OFFICER KASSIDY achievements to promote American can assault the First Amendment or GROVE AND OFFICER RYAN families. assault Americans without con- MORRISON In conclusion, God bless our troops, sequences. This should never occur on (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was and we will never forget September the our soil. given permission to address the House 11th in the global war on terrorism. And that is just the way it is. for 1 minute.)

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.101 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE H6030 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 19, 2017 Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I 1978. Arriving in America with just the we are again dealing with a tragic situ- am proud to recognize Middletown clothes on his back, he poured his en- ation in which an unarmed civilian has Township’s two newest police officers: ergy into building a career as an inter- been shot by a member of law enforce- Officer Kassidy Grove and Officer Ryan national tax consultant. Over four dec- ment. Morrison. ades, he grew his Santa Monica-based Now, as I speak today, Mr. Speaker, I Officers Grove and Morrison, both 23 accounting practice to a thriving firm. want to be very clear. I know many po- years old, were sworn in by the Middle- Nadadur served as President of the lice officers personally. I know how town Township Board of Supervisors Malibu Hindu Temple, one of the larg- hard they work. I know the dangers this week. est Hindu temples in the United States, that they incur. I know that they, by Kassidy Grove is a graduate of and invited me to speak there and to be and large, join the force because they Pennsbury High School and attended there on many occasions. As president want to help people, because they are Lock Haven University where she of the temple, he was regularly invited courageous and brave and are willing played rugby. She went on to work at to speak to political, cultural, and reli- to put themselves in harm’s way in the Lehigh County Sheriff’s Office and gious groups across the world. Nadadur order to protect other citizens. And I for the Yardley Borough Police Depart- also founded the Indo-American Vision myself, and many people I know, have ment. Foundation, a pioneering independent called on the police to stop crimes Ryan Morrison graduated from think tank that empowered Indian- from happening, to report them, and Neshaminy High School, after which he American political activism. we are grateful when they report. enlisted as a military police officer. He For his work in promoting the Indo- But it is also true, Mr. Speaker, that recently graduated from the Temple American community, he received the officer-involved shootings happen with University Police Academy. Ellis Island Medal of Honor. A pas- tremendous frequency, and it is not Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Kassidy sionate community leader, he person- even a matter of blaming the officer. Grove and Ryan Morrison joining the ally met with many U.S. Presidents, We have to ask ourselves what is going police department of my hometown, Prime Ministers of India, and other on with the system of policing which Middletown Township, we recognize elected officials. Nadadur was respon- allows us to return to this tragic sce- the larger commitment of all law en- sible for organizing several major cul- nario again and again and again. forcement to step up and serve their tural and political events, many of Justine Damond, again, was report- communities. which I was honored to attend, includ- edly in her pajamas, and she was trying Mr. Speaker, I stand in solidarity ing the World Hindu Economic Forum, to help another person, yet somehow with my brothers and sisters of the forums with Indian Ambassadors to the the officer, who was on the passenger thin blue line, and I urge all Americans United States, and events with a wide side of the squad car, shot through the to honor their sacrifice. Together, let range of public figures. door or the window, and that is not us recommit ourselves to the daily Mr. Speaker, I ask that all of my col- clear, and she sustained lethal injuries. ideals and laws that Officers Grove and leagues join me in honoring his many One of the most disturbing things Morrison and so many others are sworn contributions to our Nation and to ex- about this particular case, Mr. Speak- to uphold. tend condolences to his wife, Dr. er, is that the officer’s body cameras f Indubala Nadadur Vardhan; his daugh- were not turned on. The dash cam did ters, Dr. Malini Nadadur and Anjani not capture the interaction between HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Nadadur; his brother, Nadadur Kumar; Justine and the officers, and the body Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. his sisters, Dr. Pushpa Kasturi and cams were, again, as I mentioned, not Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent Alamelu Krishnamachary; his extended on. This is despite the fact that all that when the House adjourns today, it family; and to all whose lives he Minneapolis police officers have worn adjourn to meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. touched. body cameras since the end of 2016. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Why the body cameras were not on, we DUNN). Is there objection to the request Mr. SHERMAN for his comments. And can only speculate. of the gentleman from Pennsylvania? again, the Progressive Caucus Special- But I urge, with everything I have, There was no objection. Order hour tonight is on the subject of that the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal f the police power in America, and its Apprehension, Minneapolis Police De- partment, and everyone and anyone POLICE AND CIVILIAN RELATIONS uses, its abuses, what has been taking who has jurisdictional authority inves- IN AMERICA place in different parts of the country, and we are going to kick off with KEITH tigate the reason for these tools to not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ELLISON, who has been the chair of the be in use. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- Progressive Caucus. And in addition to Justine is dead. Justine is not com- uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Mary- being a distinguished member of the ing back. And it is true that innocent land (Mr. RASKIN) is recognized for 60 Congress from Minnesota, he is the people get killed by criminals all day, minutes as the designee of the minor- vice chairman of the Democratic Na- and that is a sad reality of our world. ity leader. tional Committee. It doesn’t just happen in my city of Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I am de- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman Minneapolis. It happens all over the lighted to take this time from the mi- from Minnesota (Mr. ELLISON). country. It happens all over the globe. nority leader on behalf of the Congres- Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I do ap- But I think that citizens expect that sional Progressive Caucus. We are preciate the gentleman for yielding. members of law enforcement, who are doing a Special Order hour this evening Mr. Speaker, I come before the House sworn to protect us, would take due on police and civilian relations. today to talk about a tragic situation care to protect life, not end it, unless We are joined by the very distin- involving Justine Damond. Justine there was a legal basis to do so. guished Congressman KEITH ELLISON. Damond was a young woman who saw Now, again, I don’t know what hap- Before we start, though, I yield to the what she believed to be a sexual as- pened here. Nobody really knows what gentleman from California (Mr. SHER- sault outside of her home. She then caused the officer to somehow reach MAN). made a call to the police and asked over his partner and shoot Ms. Damond HONORING THE LIFE OF NADADUR VARDHAN them to come to give assistance. in the abdomen and kill her when she Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. Damond then went outside to try is unarmed and wearing pajamas and is today to honor the life of my good to meet with the police to report what the reporter of a crime. The weeks and friend of 30 years, Nadadur Vardhan, a she saw, and for some reason, which no days ahead will reveal what happened. leader in the Indian-American commu- one really knows quite yet, she was But I assure you that this will not be nity, who passed away on July 3 of this shot in the abdomen and died. the last time that it happens unless, as year at age 70 in Los Angeles, sur- Ms. Damond, 40 years old, she was a society, we begin to ask ourselves rounded by his extended family. due to be married in only a few weeks. why these things are happening. Nadadur Vardhan was born in India She leaves behind a fiance, her fiance’s In our community in Minnesota, we and immigrated to the United States in son, her family, her parents, and here are still trying to figure out how to

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:05 Oct 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD17\JULY\H19JY7.REC H19JY7 July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6031 deal with it, how to cope with the lice community relations were incred- crimes with a uniform on, we have got death of Philando Castile. Philando ibly bad, that communication was to take decisive action. Castile was shot and killed on video- poor, and that the police were essen- We need more diversity in police de- tape, captured on live-stream tially sent into areas that were eco- partments, and we need more diversity Facebook. To the credit of John Choi, nomically and socially isolated and de- in jury selection. We need grand jury who was the prosecutor, district attor- prived in order to keep order, and what reform, and we need the Department of ney in Ramsey County, Minnesota, really should have been happening is Justice to keep account of all the cases that officer was charged with the that we should have been investing in that involve officer-involved shootings. criminal offense of manslaughter, and jobs and opportunity and social inclu- One thing we absolutely do not need after a jury trial, that officer was ac- sion, and we just asked the police to is for the Attorney General, Jefferson quitted. sort of just solve this problem without Beauregard Sessions, to abandon con- When I looked at the dash cam and making the investments that our soci- sent decrees, which have brought some saw the officer discharge his firearm ety should have made. level of understanding and communica- into the body of Philando Castile, it tion between communities and the po- b 1830 was absolutely horrifying, and I lice departments. We need a partner in couldn’t possibly understand why this I am sad to say that we really don’t the Federal Government, Mr. Speaker. happened. I don’t know what the jurors seem to have advanced very far. The What is at stake is too important. saw, and I am a lawyer myself, and I fact is that often civil disturbances, We also need quality schools. We support the jury system, but I can tell which are often referred to as riots, need investment in neighborhoods. We you that Philando Castile, who did occur after these tragic shootings. need quality jobs and affordable hous- have a firearm, said: Officer, I have a Civil judgments are paid out. Citizens ing. We need healthcare for all, and we firearm; I have a license to carry a fire- tend to distrust the police and are less need to have clean air and water for ev- arm. And the next thing you know, willing to call them when they need eryone. We need those things as part of bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, young man them. the ecosystem that human beings live dead. There are tremendous social costs to in. But none of these things are a re- Philando Castile was a beloved mem- not addressing these officer-involved placement for decent, respectful treat- ber of his community. He was the shootings involving unarmed civilians, ment people deserve from law enforce- lunch attendant. He was the lunch and we have to be there to do some- ment. manager at Hill Elementary School in thing about it. I am not here to give up. I am here to St. Paul, and the children needed coun- We have seen a number of tragic cir- engage police in a dialogue about how seling, and the families needed some- cumstances all across the country, we reduce these shootings, how we in- body to explain why was Philando Cas- whether it is Sandra Bland or whether crease the trust, how we make sure tile shot this way. it is Walter Scott in South Carolina, that no one feels that they can’t go to The children are raised to respect the whether it is Eric Garner who died beg- the police because the trust has been so police, but they knew Philando Castile ging for a breath or whether it is all of severely damaged. and they loved him, and they couldn’t the victims of Officer Holtzclaw who I believe we have got to come to- reconcile why the police, who they re- routinely and systematically sexually gether as a society and recognize that spect, would hurt Philando Castile, abused women in Oklahoma City. The this problem is serious. It is not get- who they also respected and admired fact is there is great discretionary lati- ting better; in fact, it is getting worse. and loved. tude conferred on our law enforcement When you think about cases involv- Jamar Clark, another one from Min- officers. ing people like Mya Hall, or Alexa nesota, unarmed, shot, killed, tremen- We need more oversight and account- Christian, Meagan Hockaday, Sandra dous outpouring of community frustra- ability. We need people to be held ac- Bland, Natasha McKenna, all African- tion around this, brought an 18-day countable when they break the law, American women killed by or after en- protest outside of the Fourth Precinct and I mean people who are police and counters with the police, it is not just in Minneapolis, and you know, drew people who are not. We need to say men; it is women, too. It is not just Af- the attention of the entire community. that there is one standard of justice rican Americans; it is whites, too. Jus- And I can assure you that many people, and that everyone has to adhere to it. tine Damond was a white female. It is particularly young people, were angry, We know about Michael Brown, 17 Latinos. It is people of different eco- upset, frustrated, feeling very vulner- years old, shot in 2014, or we could say nomic stations. It is not just one com- able because they just felt that there Tamir Rice. There are so many cases. munity. If Ms. Damond’s case proves was no accountability in that their They just go on and on and on. We are anything, it is that officer-involved lives just didn’t matter very much in at a point where we have to address shootings of unarmed civilians don’t the eyes of the people who were sworn this crisis. only occur in certain neighborhoods of to protect and defend them. Now, Ms. Damond is one of more certain people. We have a community problem, Mr. than 500 fatal shootings by police this The time is now for us to act. And I Speaker. We have to come together and year alone. I will say it again, Mr. do put out a call for police and commu- deal with it, and it is simply not Speaker. Ms. Damond is one of more nities to engage in an intensive discus- enough to say it is all the cops’ fault or than 500 people who have been fatally sion about how we restore trust, how it is all the citizens’ fault. This is a so- killed by the police this year. Some of we increase accountability, and how we cial problem that calls for a social so- them, the officer may have had legal really make it true when we write on lution. justification, some not; but when you the side doors of our police vehicles all Part of it will be changes in law. Part have got 500 people across this country across this country, ‘‘to protect and of it will be departmental changes. being shot and killed, it is a crisis that serve.’’ Part of it will be changes in the way we we have to do something about. Mr. RASKIN. Mr. Speaker, I thank do business. But we have got to have This year, I could simply tell you, Mr. ELLISON very much for those very these changes. And if people just say, Mr. Speaker, that offering prayers sim- thoughtful and insightful comments. ‘‘It is not my fault, you know, it was ply isn’t going to get it done. We have I want to pick up the discussion an accident, this person had it com- a systemic problem, and whether we about the police power and expand the ing,’’ we will never get to the bottom have to talk about addressing body discussion to include not just power of these kind of things. cameras more and insisting upon their over persons, but power over property Mr. Speaker, in 1967, there were a use or whether we need implicit bias in America. state of civil disturbances, some people training for police to raise awareness Our Constitution’s Framers were call riots, throughout our urban areas, of unconscious or implicit biases, deeply informed by the social contract and the government responded by whether we need to train officers on theorists of the 17th and 18th centuries, issuing something called a Kerner the deescalation of force and have and those theorists believed that we Commission Report, K-E-R-N-E-R. And training in that regard and, yes, pros- enter into a social contract out of a one of the findings of that is that po- ecutions of people who just commit state of nature, because we are all

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And rampant abuse of the eminent domain preme Court, and then a five-Justice so we enter into society together, and power across the country today, where majority in the Supreme Court, in the we give our power to the leviathan, the private developers use their political Kelo decision in 2005, determined that government. power and influence in campaign con- it is perfectly constitutional and con- Now, the problem with his view, of tributions in order to get local govern- sistent with the Takings Clause in the course, was that the leviathan, the ments or State governments to con- Fifth Amendment of our Constitution government, had whatever powers it demn private property of homeowners for a public municipal corporation to wanted, unlimited, infinite powers. in order to oust them from their homes condemn a person’s private home or a And at that point, as the Framers of in order to build a private project. private small business in order to turn our Constitution would see, you have Now, one of the chief perpetrators of it over to another private business if it got a real problem, because you might this business model in the United is consistent with someone’s economic be saved from criminals and bandits States of America happens to be the redevelopment plan. And this was a de- and thieves, but now you have got to President of the United States, Donald cision that President Trump said he deal with an all-powerful government Trump, who has bragged about his use ‘‘agrees with 100 percent.’’ and police who can trample your rights of the eminent domain power and has Because, remember, that was his just as much as the thieves and the been involved in a lot of litigation re- business model, that everything is for bandits could. So the Hobbesian theory lating to eminent domain power. sale, and if you refuse to sell to Donald was inadequate. I will take you to Atlantic City and Trump and his companies, they are John Locke, in his famous work on introduce you to a woman named Vera just going to get public authority to Coking, who lived in a three-story the social contract, improved upon the come in to get you out of the way so house off of the Boardwalk in Atlantic proposition. The state of nature for they can condemn your land and take City right next door to the 22-story him was not quite so frightful a place. it over. Trump Plaza that then-businessman There were certain virtues to a state of Now, it turns out that in the Kelo de- Donald Trump had built. Trump had nature, so people were actually giving cision, after the Supreme Court’s erro- built the hotel; he built the casino; he something up by going into it. neous judgment in it, the land was con- built a parking garage. But it wasn’t So in his view, entering the social demned, Susette Kelo was forced out of enough for him. He wanted a VIP park- contract meant that we would sur- her house, and—guess what—they render some of our powers to govern- ing garage. He wanted a parking garage for limos never even built it. Today it is an ment, and certainly our powers to com- and made an offer, which Ms. Coking urban wilderness taken over by wild mit violence and theft against other refused, on her house so he could de- cats. people, but in return, we would be molish her house and build his ex- b 1845 guaranteed rights by the government panded garage. She said: No, thank and we would also have rights against Well, let’s look at another example of you. the government, and that was the view abuse of police power in America He came back with another offer. She today. that deeply informed the U.S. Con- said: No, thank you. It is not a ques- stitution. I understand that earlier this morn- tion of money. My family has lived in ing, the Justice Department announced The whole point of the rule of law is this house for generations, and my kids a new Federal policy to help State and that the people have rights against the went to school here, and we belong to local police officers take cash and government, against those who are just the church here. It is not for sale. the agents of the sovereign. The sov- Well, then at that point, President property from anybody suspected of a ereign is the people. The people are the Trump, in order to build his gold-plat- crime even without arresting them, sleeping sovereign who can come ed parking garage for the limos, went even without charging them with a awake in times of constitution-making to a government agency that he knew crime, and even without an arrest war- and also in order to make law. well called the Atlantic City Casino rant, reversing an Obama administra- Now, the whole social contract be- Redevelopment Authority to help him tion rule that was put in place because comes unraveled Hobbesian style if we take away Ms. Coking’s property, and of rampant abuse of people’s rights are attacked by the police. So my they entered into litigation. Fortu- across the country. friend, Congressman POE from Texas, nately, she found pro bono counsel in This is the United States of America. earlier spoke about the horrific spec- the Libertarian public interest group, The police should not be able to stop tacle of violence waged against U.S. the Institute for Justice, a Libertarian people on the street, in their cars, or at citizens and others in the streets of think tank and legal action center, and their homes and say: I think that the Washington, D.C., by the thugs of they were able to stop Donald Trump money you have doesn’t really belong Prime Minister Erdogan from Turkey, in court in a case called Atlantic City to you. I think the condo you have who were unleashed on protesters, and Community Redevelopment Authority doesn’t belong to you. I think the car we saw, as Congressman POE said, a v. Banin. Unfortunately, that took you have doesn’t belong to you. I think scene of really savage violence take place before the famous Kelo v. New your property looks suspect. We are place right here in Washington. London decision in 2005. going to seize it. And then we are going I am glad that we have a bipartisan Now, there was a very similar sce- to hold it, and you have the burden of consensus that that kind of police at- nario in Kelo, in a hard-hit working- coming to sue us to prove that your tack on freedom of expression, freedom class town in Connecticut called New property is innocent—without charging of assembly is unacceptable in the London, where the Pfizer Corporation them with a crime, without arresting United States of America, whether it is and a local private land redevelopment them, or without using a search war- on citizens or whether it is on perma- authority, one of these shadowy, mixed rant. This is what Attorney General nent residents or whether it is on non- public-private entities, decided that Sessions wants to do with the Orwell- citizens. they wanted to displace a whole neigh- ian new order that he handed down But there is something else that is borhood in New London so they could today. He wants to get the Federal going on in the country having to do destroy the blight, as they called it, Government back into the business of with the police power. The police power and put in their brand-new develop- working with State and local govern- in common law terms, in the American ment. ments to simply declare people’s prop- vernacular, is not just the power that Ms. Kelo, a very soft-spoken single erty and their money presumptively police officers have to regulate public woman, working-class woman, decided guilty. And then they have to go out,

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Under our Constitution, we are this going to do for police-civilian rela- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk presumed to be innocent of crimes, and tions in the United States, when people about something that Hoosiers back our property should be presumed to be are terrified that their property can be home are talking to me about every innocent of crimes if there is no legal taken away by agents of the State single day, and that is to rise to ex- process at all to condemn our property without an arrest, without a criminal press my support for those struggling or to cast a shadow of criminal sus- warrant, or without any charges at all? against burdensome and costly regula- picion over it. That is not right in our country. That tions, those costly regulations that are If you look at the history of this, At- is not right in a country that does not hurting Hoosier businesses from being torney General Holder barred State allow for a taking of private property able to get their products to market, and local police from using the Federal without a public purpose. It is not from ultimately being able to grow legal regime to seize cash and other right in a country that is based on due their enterprises, and from ultimately property without criminal charges or process of law, that is based on prob- being able to hire more Hoosiers. without criminal warrants, which is able cause and search warrants for peo- When Democrats passed the Dodd- the right way to do it. That is the con- ple being searched. Frank Act, they promised a success for stitutional way to think about it. That is where this administration is Main Street. Instead, Dodd-Frank has In a democratic society, the people taking us with the policy that was an- become a nightmare for businesses on are presumed to be innocent until they nounced earlier today. It is going to Main Street. are proven guilty. It is not as if we are make our communities only more sus- Specifically, while I was back home walking around with the stigma of picious and only more dangerous. just a few weeks ago, I met with two being presumed guilty of doing some- We have to step back from this Or- businesses working hard to do right by thing in the eyes of the State. wellian leviathan vision of govern- their customers and employees but Since 2008, thousands of police agen- ment, an all-powerful State that can confounded by section 1502 of the Dodd- cies have made more than 55,000 sei- seize your home or your small business Frank Act. zures of cash and property worth $3 bil- because a big business man like Donald Section 1502 requires businesses to lion under a Justice Department civil Trump wants your property to build disclose due diligence on the source asset forfeiture program, which al- his casino garage for his VIP guests; or and chain of custody of ‘‘conflict min- lowed the police to make seizures and because some fancy company decides it erals,’’ as well as hire a third party to then share the proceeds with Federal wants to redevelop your land; or be- honor their due diligence and subse- agencies. It allowed the Federal agen- cause the police decide you don’t look quently submit a report to the SEC on cies to cooperate with State and local the right way and we are just going to those measures. According to its law enforcement. take your money out of your pocket, Democratic authors, this provision Then the Department of Justice said we are going to seize what is in your would only affect the biggest of compa- they were disengaging from that be- wallet, we are going to take your car, nies, but those companies have to bring cause there was a series in The Wash- we are going to take your boat, or we in all of their suppliers, all of their ington Post about all of the extraor- are going to take your condo or apart- vendors in order to comply, which af- dinary abuses taking place. ment without any criminal charges at fects many small businesses across In- There was one gentleman, a small all, and you go and deal with the prob- diana’s Ninth District. business man, a Chinese-American cit- lem. One of those firms is Best Home Fur- Mr. Speaker, in the United States of izen of the United States who was trav- nishings in Paoli. They manufacture America, we are a land of laws. The eling with a lot of money because he quality furniture across Indiana, and I great Tom Paine said that, in the mon- was going to purchase a building for was astounded to learn the lengths archies, the king is law, but in the de- his new Chinese restaurant that he was they must go through in order to com- mocracies, the law is king. going to open up, and so he had, I think We have to abide by the rule of law ply with this regulation. They travel it was around $25,000 or $30,000 with here. And I am not talking about Dem- far abroad to verify the wood is con- him. He got stopped by the police and ocrat, Republican, left, or right. We all flict-free. And even after all that time- he was exceedingly nervous about the have to be constitutional patriots in consuming and very costly travel, they whole thing. They said he was acting America, to stand up for our Constitu- are left wondering, despite all of their nervous and they took his money from tion. best efforts, if they are making any im- him, his life savings that he was hang- I would invite the President of the pact on those areas that are far from ing on to in order to go and purchase a United States to come join us here to their plants, far from their customers, building for a Chinese restaurant. talk about the problem of eminent do- and far from their employees. Luckily, he found some lawyers, but it main abuse and to talk about the prob- Another such example is Key Elec- took several years for him to get the lem of law enforcement taking people’s tronics, a manufacturer that is work- money back. He lost the deal. property and their money without due ing on electronics in Indiana to get He is in the minority because most process of law, because it is a serious through opioid withdrawals for many people this happens to never go to threat to everything that we believe in Hoosiers who are afflicted by this court to try to get their money back, and why we created our social con- scourge on our communities. It is a they are so terrified and demoralized tract. All of us have got to be constitu- laudable goal, but they are hamstrung by the experience of having their prop- tional patriots and stand up for the by the thousands and thousands of dol- erty taken by government agents with- basic principles of the country. lars they pay to ensure the customers out any due process at all. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance that they work with ultimately get I urge everyone to go and find that of my time. this third-party audit on them and all Washington Post series on the abuses of their vendors. This challenging busi- f that led up to the change in policy that ness with very thin margins is being was put into place by Attorney General AMERICA’S DEBT limited in what they can invest in in- Eric Holder. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under novative, desperately needed therapy Now, Attorney General Sessions does the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- for those addicted to opioids. a U-turn. The administration, which uary 3, 2017, the gentleman from Ari- For every dollar and every moment President Trump started by saying he zona (Mr. SCHWEIKERT) is recognized that a businessowner has to spend com- wanted to give power back to the for 60 minutes as the designee of the plying with this outrageous and unnec- States and back to the people of the majority leader. essary regulation, those are minutes United States, instead says the Federal Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, I and dollars that are not directed to- Government is going to be yield to my friend from Indiana (Mr. wards job creation, not directed to- incentivizing more violation of people’s HOLLINGSWORTH). wards investing in America’s future,

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This is what is in the CBO re- neurial dreams. and you find out a number of the port. But do you see actually the blue GIVE AMERICANS BACK THEIR HEALTHCARE things you presented just 14 hours ear- areas? That is sort of spending that is SYSTEM lier were wrong? But, sadly, they were on autopilot. When we say autopilot, it Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH. Mr. Speaker, wrong in the wrong direction, if there is by formula. You reach a certain age, I rise today to talk about how regula- is such a way to phrase it. you get certain benefits. You fall below tions and restrictions in healthcare Think of this: From January’s Con- a certain income, you get certain bene- space are preventing new innovations gressional Budget Office number until fits. We borrow money, we pay back from being able to deliver better care June’s number, the U.S. debt deficit the interest. You have served honor- to Hoosiers back home. this year, the U.S. deficit this year, ably in the military, you qualify for I recently met with a local business grew by $134 billion as our projection certain benefits. just outside of my district, Mainstreet for the end of the year. So, function- But this is 2026, so this is function- Health Investments, who is working ally, the deficit for 2017, the fiscal year ally 9 budget years from now. Under- hard to develop new rapid recovery we are in, we will come very close to stand where we will be. Social Secu- centers that are truly better in match- $700 billion this year. rity, Medicare, Medicaid, other things ing patients’ needs with services pro- that are formula driven, you fall below b 1900 vided. a certain income, you get interest on For example, when a patient has It is going to be 693 is the projection. the debt. knee surgery, they only need a hospital And if anyone saw—I think it was yes- And you start to realize only 22 per- for a very limited window during their terday or the day before—Mick cent of all spending in 9 years will be period of acute care. They need that Mulvaney over at OMB, was projecting, things that functionally get voted on hospital for such immediate recovery, from the White House’s calculations, here. Everything else will be by for- but, hours after that, they can be that the deficit this year was going to mula. Your government is very quickly transferred to a different recovery cen- be about $704 billion. becoming a health insurer with an ter, one that better matches their So we put together this slide next to army, an insurance company with an needs as a patient, enabling them to re- me just to make it clear how much army. What is fascinating is—think about cover much more quickly and enabling that is, to just sort of understand what this—this year we are going to kiss up us all to save significant dollars by is going on and trying to put this in close to $700 billion in borrowing. That matching that care with the needs that perspective. Okay. So we are going to use the CBO is more than all discretionary spending they have. on nonmilitary discretionary spending. Frankly, I have been amazed at the number because, you know, it is the So think about that. If you came to me quality of these rapid recovery centers, Congressional Budget Office. So $693 and said, ‘‘David, I want you to only where the patient is truly focused on, billion is going to be borrowed for 2017, spend exactly what you are taking in in a holistic manner, such that they the year we are in right now. right now,’’ you get to help me make a can develop and have physical therapy Well, think about that. That is $1.89 billion every single day. That is $79 decision. If I am not allowed to touch right there in that location. It is inno- mandatory spending, the entitlements, vations just like these rapid recovery million every hour; $1.3 million every minute. And, what, $1,900 every second? do you remove the entire military, or centers that they are building that will do you remove everything else you help deliver better cures to more And that is what we are borrowing. So if I take up an hour here, you all get to think of as government, the Park Serv- Americans. ice, the FDA, the FBI? make a decision if my hour here was This is how we make a healthcare Everything else is government be- worth $79 million of borrowing. system that is not only more afford- cause all of that is living on borrowed Why is this sort of devastating in the able, not only more accessible, but also money. And somehow we desperately better for patients in the long run. I numbers when you really start to dig must find a way for the American pub- want it to be just as effective, in addi- into this CBO report? lic to understand the scale and how tion to affordable and accessible. Well, first let me give you one of the quickly these numbers are moving What stands in the way? What is things that bothered me the most. This away from us. standing in their way is certainly gov- is a big deal when, from January to In 5 years, so those folks who are 60 ernment bureaucracy, a government June, our excessive spending and bor- years old today, they are at the peak of that is retarding a level of innovation, rowing number actually increases by 25 what we call the ‘‘Baby Boom.’’ So in 5 retarding their ability to grow and percent and it got almost zero press. years from now, we actually hit the build more of these facilities across the We are living in a society right now peak of our brothers and sisters who country despite the demonstrated need where, if there is a shiny object, a will receive their retirement benefits, and the demonstrated benefit to those tweet, another story, the press, even a if they take them at 65. And you start patients. lot of the Members of this body, run to look at the numbers. And we are So I wanted to talk about those regu- talk about that. And I will make you going to—let’s switch to the next slide. lations and how they stand in the way the argument that the greatest sys- And you will actually start to see that of Americans and Hoosiers who are try- temic threat to this society are these curve steepening. ing to get ahead, trying to get their numbers because the fact we are going We are going to show a slide in a cou- companies get ahead, trying to help to borrow $134 billion more than we ple of boards from here that starts to their fellow employees get ahead, and, were already projecting, it is worse show you at what point we are running ultimately, that will, together, help than that. these trillion-dollar deficits. America get ahead. If you were to step back 1 year ago, The next point I also wanted to make Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, one 1 year ago we thought this year’s def- that was here in the CBO report is, of the reasons for taking this time— icit was going to be about $450 billion. when we borrow an additional $134 bil- and it was only about 3 weeks ago we I mean, it is still outrageous. In a lion on top of what we already pro- actually took the leadership hour and year’s time that number now is kissing jected—so close to $700 billion this we did a series of presentations on up to $700 billion this year. year—that is now part of the rolling what was happening in debt and the ex- To understand the scale of that, we debt. That is part of—now we are going cessive spending in the Federal Govern- are going to actually do some of our to be paying interest on that for gen- ment, what was driving it and what slides. And the first one we are going erations because our inflection point to

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We are you see that black portion on the top? just understand—in 9 budget years, if going to be financing that for as long In 2017, the excessive spending here, you said, ‘‘David, I want you to deal as anyone who is probably watching without revenue—so it is borrowing—is with the debt. I don’t want you to do it this or listening to this in this room is 3.6 percent of our entire GDP went to today because I don’t want to lose any alive. borrowing. In 10 years, it is 5.2, and it benefits. I don’t want to talk about the Can we go to the next slide. We are keeps growing, and it really starts to complications of what happens if we heading toward a time where the take off. had to deal with the reality of trying growth of this debt, the growth in man- Remember we had the comment ‘‘in 5 to make the combination of making datory spending is moving to crushing years, we hit the peak of the Baby the economy grow and having to deal everything else we care about. So if Boom moving into retirement.’’ And if with entitlement reform,’’ but in 9 you happen to be someone who is a you see the curve, it steepens and, over years, only 11 percent of the budget Member of this body and you care pas- the next couple of decades, it blows off would be nondefense, non-entitlement. sionately about education, you must the charts. And the amazing thing is, that num- understand that the mandatory spend- So you actually start to look at the ber will stay almost identical for the ing is going to crush it. mix of: What are our resources? What next 10 years. So almost all the If you care about the environment do we have? growth, a trillion-plus dollars of and other programs, the finding re- Well, let’s just go to the 2027. So that is this. So, functionally, 6 percent of growth in those 9 years is coming al- sources to pay for those things is gone. our entire economy will be going to So- most solely from Medicare, Medicaid, If you care desperately about defense, cial Security; 6.9 percent of our GDP Social Security, interest on the debt, defense is going to be competing for will be going to healthcare programs. veterans’ benefits, but mostly Medi- scarcer and scarcer dollars because Another 2.5 percent of our society’s care. those dollars are promised in our man- GDP will be going to other mandatory It is really difficult to talk about, datory spending, our entitlements. programs. but if you actually look in the CBO So the only reason I threw this one Only 5.4 will be going to everything up was just getting a sense that just numbers, you understand, we have a we call discretionary, and part of that couple of our key trust funds that start the movement from January to June— is also defense. So about half of that to run out of money within the 10-year the chart may not look like a big deal, will be defense and half of that will be window. So let’s actually switch slides but we are dealing with hundreds of other discretionary programs. and try to—and a couple of these are billions of dollars here. going to be repetitive for a point, so it You see that little separation be- b 1915 starts to become more absorbable of tween the red line and the blue line? This is where we are moving what is actually really going on in That separation is 6 months. This prioritywise. The growth of these pro- these underlying numbers. isn’t a game. It shouldn’t be partisan. grams consume everything in their So we put this one together just to The numbers are the numbers, and path. sort of have a sense of what has hap- Congress cannot continue to exist in a One of the things we actually talked pened. What happened from when we math-free zone. about 3 weeks ago when we were behind were estimating in 2016, the Congres- So—and I am sorry. This is actu- this microphone—look, there are demo- sional Budget Office gave us a number, ally—I have toned down my charts be- graphic changes, but when I was a kid, so this is a year ago. We were building cause I was getting made fun of by $4 were spent for young people for our budgets. We were building our pro- making too many of them, and, actu- every dollar that was spent for our, jections. We were building our cost ally, I was. I think I killed one of the what we will call, seniors. Today, that analysis on how much interest financ- big printers here on Capitol Hill, but is reversed. Today, we will spend $4 for ing, these things. This is a year ago. that is another discussion. seniors for every dollar spent for young We thought we were going to borrow So let’s actually sort of look at this people, and that curve continues to $544 billion, still an outrageous amount one. This is functionally 2017 to 2027. move away from us. So just under- of money. So the 10-year window, which we use stand, that is the decision this body, Here we are a year later and we are constantly around here. Just under- this society, has made as our priorities. going to come close to $700 billion. stand what this constant growth of the Now, why this slide is so incredibly Then in January, from a year ago—so debt does in the mix of our priorities important to understand, if you see the this last January—it moved up to, hey, that we are able to pay for. blue there—and, look, I am blessed to we are going to borrow $559 billion. Not Where is the money? Where does it be on the Social Security Committee a lot of movement. And then 6 months ultimately come from? Where does it in Ways and Means. We just had the ac- later, it blows off the charts. And now go? tuary report, and Social Security has all of a sudden, we know from the CBO So if we are here right now, the first problems, but it is not a crisis. It is fix- number, it is $693 billion of borrowing bar is spending. The second bar is reve- able. As a matter of fact, any well this year. nues or pay-fors or mechanics. You meaning people, a handful of them The OMB number, I know the chart know, some of it is borrowing, some of could get in a room and in a day fix the over here I think is saying 702. I could it is payroll taxes, and other things. unfunded liabilities, which I think is swear I saw 704, but let’s just call it Then the same thing for 2027. 22, $24 trillion over the 75-year window $700 billion. So let’s first take a look at where we for Social Security. This is an intense frustration be- are at right now, and this is by gross What should terrify you are the num- cause, if you actually listen to many of domestic product. So they tell me this bers I am about to point out that are us as we get behind these mikes, we is a much more elegant way to sort of actually within Medicare. Let’s actu- will argue and fight and fuss often on understand how much of our society’s ally just sort of reach over here, and things that, when you actually add economy is going into finance govern- forgive me for leaning over. Let’s say them up, are pretty small, sometimes ment—is going into finance govern- you are 50 years old today. We are bordering on petty, that don’t really ment’s debt. And none of these num- going to use 65 as the benchmark for have a multiplier effect into the fu- bers have State and local. This is just retirement. You are going to be retir- ture. us at the Federal Government level. ing in 2030. You see the gray here? Over Yet, how much discussion have you So take a look. This year, hey, about your career, over your work life, the heard behind these microphones in the 1.4 percent of our GDP, of the economic average person who will be retiring in last 3 weeks, since the CBO report muscle of our society is going into fi- 2030 will have put in $179,000 into Medi- came out, the update came out that, nancing our excessive spending, our care.

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Over up, we have to change the financing. mics, talk about, ‘‘Well, it is one-sixth their years of retirement, because of Just understand, when you look at of the economy and that is what is in longevity, because of healthcare costs, this chart just how fast—and this is this bill,’’ they didn’t read the bill. because of a series of different things, just the borrowing number—how it ex- The ACA replacement is almost ex- they are going to take out $621,000. plodes away from us. So in 2027, 10 clusively about the small portion of Now, I need you to start to multiply years from now, annual deficit, $1.463 our society that is in the individual those types of differentials where we trillion of just borrowing. That is 9 market. They don’t get their put in this, we are taking this out, and budget years from now. healthcare from an employer. They multiply it times 76 million of our You realize, if you add that up, I be- don’t get their healthcare from Medi- brothers and sisters who we define as lieve that is more than all military and care. They don’t get their healthcare baby boomers. all other discretionary spending we are from the VA. They don’t get their Do you see the math problem? spending today. Please understand how healthcare from Indian Health Service This slide isn’t from some conserv- fast these numbers are moving away or TRICARE or all these other ways. ative group. I believe it is from the from us and start demanding that we, They are the plumber. They are my Urban Institute. This is just reality. as Members of Congress, toughen up wife and I when we were running our Let’s say you happen to be my most and do those things that are really dif- own business. liberal constituent, and you care des- ficult, really hard, and the willingness In my congressional district, it is perately about the preservation of to tell the truth of what is driving only 2 percent of my population. In my these entitlements and of Medicare. these debts and deficits. State, it is only 4 percent of my popu- You should be the first one lining up My primary reason for putting up lation. That was the population that with me and others around here from this chart is that I am a huge fan that was having great difficulties if they both sides of the aisle saying: We must we have to do sort of this holistic ap- held a preexisting condition. Well, this do two key things. We must adopt poli- proach, that it is now incumbent upon society now, we have all come to cies that maximize economic growth, us as policymakers to do everything terms, we are a guaranteed-issue soci- because whether it be tax reform, and do everything at once. You can’t ety. That was in our bill when it whether it be regulatory reform, just have us say we need to do passed. But that is still a tiny portion whether it be immigration reform, all healthcare reform because almost no of the society that is in that individual these things, but primarily tax reform, one in the country who is outside that market. In a State like mine, Arizona, we must do those policies that drive world is paying attention to what it is you have a single choice, huge price economic growth, because a growing doing to the debt and deficit, blowing hikes, and none of that was what was economy solves a lot of problems, but them off the charts. promised. it doesn’t come close to dealing with Then we have those of us who are fo- When you start to look at the math these types of shortfalls. cused right now on doing tax reform. on the deductibles and then the price, So the second thing that must be We talk about our book of specialty, so many of our brothers and sisters out done, and it is going to take fair-mind- and people who care about immigra- there who should be in that individual ed people on both sides of the aisle, we tion, care about this, care about that. market are basically saying: I would are going to have to do entitlement re- The reality is we have to do it all. We rather pay the fine; let them try to form. It is just the math. have to do it all at the same time to catch me. Because we have already When someone gets behind one of maximize economic growth. talked about them. We did a whole these microphones or is running for of- The GDP indicator today from the presentation, I think, about 6 weeks fice and they say, ‘‘Well, if we just get Atlanta Fed, we call it GDPNow—it is ago, 2 months ago, that were in this rid of waste and fraud, or if we just get a wonderful website. It is a great app— ratcheting problem. Half of our popu- rid of foreign aid, or if we just get rid I think has us at 2.5 percent GDP. lation who should be in that individual of this,’’ I am sorry, they need to go Okay. That is better than we have market, let’s just call them the out and invest in a calculator. That is been. healthy, 50 percent of that population not what the underlying numbers say. The new CBO baseline built into this who only use about 3 percent of the And to try to double down on a cou- next 10-year projection is saying 1.9 healthcare dollars, they basically said: ple of these points, to understand how percent GDP growth. That is unaccept- It is too expensive; I am not buying. fast these numbers are moving away able because these numbers continue to But every time someone who is a from us, in 2022—it sounds like a long remain incredibly ugly if we grow at part of that healthy portion of the time from now, but, look, we are work- that speed. But if we were to be at 3, curve says ‘‘Yeah, you have mandatory ing on the 2018 budget right now. So, 3.5, the numbers get much easier to purchase, but I am still not going to what, four budget years from now? deal with. But this chart is really im- buy’’ and doesn’t purchase, you end up Every year, we are going to be running portant and a little tough to absorb, in this ratcheting effect. And the a $1 trillion deficit, and it grows and but it basically demonstrates, even ratcheting effect, it gets more expen- grows. That $1 trillion of borrowing in with additional growth, we are still sive, so more drop out; gets more ex- 2022 has to be financed. going to have to do entitlement re- pensive, more drop out. And that has We are working on this chart. It is a form, and it is going to have to be on been the crisis that is the ACA. Most little more complicated, so you are not a fairly large scale. people know it as ObamaCare, but to be going to see it for another month or so. Growth makes it just a lot easier and respectful, let’s call it the ACA. As you are borrowing more money and makes it so we can do a much longer It has an actuarial, structural death interest rates go up, you do understand onramp for our brothers and sisters spiral. So our attempt was: Could you it is not just the money we are bor- who are right now planning for retire- do a series of things that would lower rowing this year. When we move up the ment or other benefit programs that the premiums enough for that 50 per- interest rates because we are out there are out there. cent of the population who only uses 3 in the markets sucking up the capital, So in this next slide, I wanted to percent of the healthcare dollars to get pulling the capital in, when we raise show it because I wanted to actually them to actually buy? Mandatory. interest rates, there are about $2.5 tril- use it to talk about—I know right now Hasn’t worked. Maybe really well- lion of our $14-plus trillion of publicly there is a lot of consternation of what priced coverage would work, because held debt that is refinanced every year. is happening over in the Senate in re- when they participate, the curve flat- So it is not just the interest we pay on gards to healthcare, and I think con- tens out. Because right now, it looks new borrowing. Like, right now, almost stantly there is a lot of misinformation like a hockey stick, and we know there

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Mr. Speaker, I also self, I have fairly severe asthma, but Then the second half is Medicaid. want to thank my colleague, Congress- folks with chronic conditions, diabetes, This is a strange city because it is one man SCHWEIKERT from Arizona. particularly if it is not managed, other of those cities, when you actually look I hadn’t intended to, but I will begin things, that is actually 84 percent of all at the dollars, even though the dollars my remarks by addressing his remarks, healthcare costs. are going to continue to grow and grow and I will do something that I rarely When we did the risk-sharing amend- and grow, so many people define that do, and that is to quote a French histo- ment for the ACA replacement bill, we as a cut. But remember, we were look- rian, political scientist, and diplomat, were trying to fixate on that con- ing at the exploding deficit debt num- Alexis de Tocqueville, who stated: tinuity of care. How do you finance bers. We have to deal with the reality. ‘‘The American Republic will endure that continuity of care for our brothers We are in real trouble, and we are until the day that Congress discovers and sisters, particularly those who going to have to step up and start that it can bribe the public with the have those chronic conditions, to make being honest with each other about public’s own money.’’ sure that is continuity of care between what is happening in the underlying The previous administration was led themselves, their doctors, their math here. by an individual who, on the campaign trail, said that $7 trillion in debt was healthcare institution, the insurer? I So I know this is a little diversion unpatriotic. Now we sit at the preci- thought we did a fairly elegant job of from what was in the CBO report, but drafting that and then putting real re- pice of $20 trillion after two terms, and once again, you saw on the charts that I would submit that perhaps that is un- sources behind it. the healthcare and healthcare entitle- But this is important to understand, patriotic multiplied by three, or nearly ment numbers were substantially driv- that, and echo the sentiments of Mr. the outlier of our brothers and sisters ing the deficits. Now you actually sort SCHWEIKERT that it is absolutely, posi- out there, those of us who have pre- of see what is in the underlying part of tively unsustainable. existing conditions or who have chron- that population. Now, there are ways that we could ic conditions, end up being the cost We will go back to the beginning certainly deal with runaway debt. One drivers in our healthcare. again. Hopefully, I haven’t spoken for a way would be to completely devalue So our ability to be creative, our whole hour, for your sake and mine. the currency. If you really want to step ability to say: If you have one of those But one more time: this year, accord- away from the hyperbolic barbs that in your pocket, can this actually be ing to CBO, 3 weeks ago—and you have are thrown by my colleagues across the part of your healthcare management? heard lots of talk about it, right? That aisle as relate to the motives for the Are we going to accept the reality that was me being sarcastic—$193 billion of legislation that we carry and find out someone with a chronic condition borrowing this year. We are going to who would be really harming seniors should be allowed to pick up their borrow almost $1.9 billion every day, and children, it would be those who phone and use FaceTime to talk to $79 million every hour. I have been here would continue to spend until the only their doctor? an hour. Has this been worth $79 mil- way to cover the tab was to deflate the b 1930 lion to you? value of the very moneys set aside to Should a poor person be allowed to But think about it—and I know I care for those least able to care for use their phone to consult their doc- misspoke earlier, so that is one of the themselves. tor? Should they be allowed to wear reasons I wanted to put this board up. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman SCHWEIKERT not only for his wise re- sensors and other things? There are It is $21,900, $21,900 every second of bor- marks, but also for reminding me just some incredibly creative things rolling rowing. how much I miss being a member of the onto the market there to help our I have a 21-month-old. It is the great- statehouse in the Commonwealth of brothers and sisters with chronic ill- est gift the good Lord has ever given Virginia where there is actual back- ness. This body needs to be prepared to my wife and me. and-forth debate on the merits of adopt them, because here is the punch I pray for the birth mother every issues, wherein that small percentage line: whether it had been the ACA, night, saying, ‘‘Thank you.’’ of individuals who choose to inform whether it had been a replacement, had But if you look at the charts, when themselves might shape their opinions almost nothing actually to do with she hits her peak earning years, her tax rates are going to be double, maybe based on a discourse rather than people healthcare. It had to do with who pays. standing at this microphone un- This was about the money: who pays, even more, of what I would pay today. The economic growth is probably checked. who gets the money. That leads me to my next point, crushed by the amount of debt; and a Because remember, it was in 1986—31 which is also not on the subject that I lot of the calculations, if we step out 30 years ago—a piece of legislation was originally intended to address, and years, the computers can’t even model passed basically saying you cannot that is the statement of my distin- them anymore. Because, understand, deny someone medical services. You guished colleague from Maryland, Mr. there are some amazing numbers in show up to the emergency room, you RASKIN, who spoke on this floor about show up in the hospital, you are get- here that functionally, in 9 budget 45 minutes ago on a subject that is im- ting your medical services, and you can years, we are at 91 percent debt to GDP portant not just to him and not just to actually see this in the data. For the on publicly held debt. That is not the me, but to America, and that is on the last 30 years, the number of procedures, money we borrowed from the trust subject of asset forfeiture. particularly the stuff it costs, has been funds. His comments were indicative of the laid much the same. So the question I ask—I love my lit- tone that this body has devolved into. So when you have people saying, tle girl. How many of you love your One of the many Democrats whom I ad- ‘‘Oh, you are not going to be able to get kids? How many of you love your mire, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, whom healthcare,’’ we have been a society for grandkids? How many of you love this Vanity Fair described as a fervent 30-plus years that has sort of a guar- country? How many of you want this Democrat who saw the value in work- antee of delivery of health services. country to have an amazing future, be- ing with Republicans—where is he The great battle is who pays. cause it can. This is all fixable. Just today?—he once said: You are entitled Do you remember a few years ago every single day we wait, we make it so to your own opinions, but you are not when we had the great consternation of much more difficult. entitled to your own facts. dispro share, uncompensated care. I Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. RASKIN said that the Trump ad- worked on those issues. And now all of of my time. ministration was burdening Americans

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So without cause, they took ginia was first represented in this in- SCHWEIKERT’s children, and your chil- his money, and it took him 7 years, ac- stitution by James Madison. dren—every bit as good, if not better, cording to my colleague, to recoup his I tell people those are some very opportunities than those which we had. money and the opportunity was lost, small, big shoes to fill—very small, big I believe there are two fundamental and that is what is wrong with Mr. shoes to fill. James Madison won the entitlements to birth of Americanism. Trump’s policy. congressional seat when he ran in an b 1945 Wow. And he implored listeners to election against a pillar of American First, you are entitled to an oppor- please look up this case, so I did. foreign policy named Monroe. They tunity. We should always strive to In fact, there was a man who had were so collegial during their campaign make that opportunity more of an saved money to purchase a Chinese res- that they often traveled together. equal opportunity. But in a world taurant who was going 10 miles an hour When Madison was elected to Con- where if your last name is Clinton, over the speed limit. He was pulled gress prior to the 17th Amendment, he Trump, Obama, or Bush, you probably over by law enforcement, and he had went to the Virginia General Assem- have a better chance of getting into not $25,000, but $75,000 forfeited. It took bly—the longest serving democrat- Harvard. We are not there yet. But ev- him not 7 years, but 10 months to get ically elected legislative body on the eryone is entitled to an opportunity. it back, and it happened in 2014. I am planet Earth—and suggested that James Monroe should be the Senator; Everyone within the Jeffersonian con- not terribly sure who was President struct of liberty that is ‘‘my freedom then, but I don’t think it was Donald and, indeed, he was made the Senator. So we have Madison. We have Monroe. extends to the point where yours starts Trump. so long as you don’t harm another,’’ So I will join my colleague in sug- The drafter of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, lived should be free to make decisions for gesting that we need asset forfeiture yourself and has an entitlement to de- review and reform in this country. But, in Virginia’s Fifth District. The power of the Article III branch of govern- fine success for themselves. please, you are entitled to your own If you want to be the world’s best opinions; you are not entitled to your ment, the Supreme Court, John Mar- shall retired in Virginia’s Fifth Dis- beekeeper, go be the world’s best bee- own facts. keeper. If you want to be a great stay- Now, why am I here tonight? Golly, trict. Patrick Henry retired in Vir- ginia’s Fifth District. Lee and Grant at-home dad, by golly, be a great stay- Ned, why am I here at all? Who are we at-home dad. If you would like to work as a nation? sat at a table at Appomattox Court House and ended the American Civil to cure cancer, please do. If you want I tell my children, if you want to to be a Member of this body and try to know what is the right thing to do in War in the Fifth District of Virginia, and a young woman named Barbara perpetuate opportunity for our pos- life when you are confronted with terity, please do. If you want to be a tough challenges, when you have a di- Johns stood up in the face of possible injury or death to start the Virginia Member of this body and try to perpet- lemma, ask yourself, ‘‘Who do I want uate your own power or your own leg- to be?’’ Not ‘‘Who am I?’’ ‘‘Who do I civil rights movement in the Fifth Dis- trict. So it is pretty humbling, but it acy, please don’t. want to be?’’ So this brings me to the point where Because I hope I never reach my aspi- gives me a good lesson in who we are. So many on my side of the aisle criti- I stand here today. I have been here 6 rational goals, but I keep trying as cized President Obama when he said: If months—not terribly long. Thank God long as I am here. I don’t think if you you have a business, you didn’t do that. I have been unable to shake my citizen reach all of your goals for who you Somebody else did that for you. world view in favor of a legislator want to be that you have aimed high I will defend him. I will defend him. world view. So as I walk into this enough. If you ask yourself, ‘‘Who do I You did it with blood and sweat and Chamber and as I stand next to these want to be when I face that ethical or tears and hard work and persistence women and men on both sides of the moral dilemma?’’ you will always then and the willingness to stand up time aisle, I am a little humbled. When I come up with the right answer when and again after failing. You did it, but walk down the staircase on the edge of you answer what the person you want you did it because you stood on the the original House Chamber that has to be would do. shoulders of giants who gave you the been worn through time by the foot- I grew up with a father who actually opportunity to do it, those imperfect falls of the likes of Kennedy, Madison, had a name for the belt that he wore people: Thomas Jefferson, a slave Monroe, Eisenhower, and Lincoln, I am around his waist. It was ‘‘The En- owner, who gave us near-perfect docu- humbled. forcer.’’ I had a mother who thought I ments; James Madison, documents that But I would revert back to the words could do anything I wanted to do and a have been revised, oh, I don’t know, 27 that Alexis de Tocqueville observed father who would kick my tail if I times in hundreds of years, that we over 150 years ago, and that is we will didn’t give it my best effort. constantly should strive to be a more thrive until we begin to attempt to I spent nearly 10 years as a pros- perfect Union, that we will never bribe the taxpayers with their own ecutor, and I can’t tell you how many achieve that status of a perfect Union money. At some point things become times I looked down the dais at the so long as institutions on Earth are unsustainable. At some point we need criminal defendant and thought, ‘‘I governed by mere mortal men, but that to recognize that we are about freedom wonder, but there for the grace of God we have a duty in this Nation to try to of individuals to venture and fail and go I’’—but for the fact that I was continue to. venture and gain, that we are a nation blessed with amazing parents who en- So that is why I am here. I am not whose government should depend upon couraged me and loved me and dis- here to perpetuate my own power. I un- people, not whose people should depend ciplined me and told me the things I derstand that the most indispensable upon government. could do, unlike so many in political person is the person who recognizes An hour and a half ago I stood on this office today who garner votes and sup- that they are not indispensable. very floor, and I dropped at the Clerk’s port by telling people what they can’t Folks, drive past the graveyard and desk H. Res. 458. H. Res. 458 is a vehicle do, what they need done for them. look at the headstones, because I can that would move to discharge past the By gosh, this country was built on a promise you, there are piles of folks normal process of procedures. H.R. 1436 government dependent upon people, buried there who thought the world is a bill that was voted for by every Re- not a people dependent upon govern- just couldn’t go on without them. And publican Member of this body in 2015, ment. And that is who we are. Now, the band played on. which would provide for a repeal of the who are we going to be? Where are we The Fifth District of Virginia was broken promises that are the Afford- going? here before I got here. It will be here able Care Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:39 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY7.117 H19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with HOUSE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6039 Just yesterday, in conference, they making out on this are the big insur- whom the bill was named. It was a the- showed us polling, and it showed that ers. Meanwhile, rank and file Ameri- oretical abstract: Sure, I support it. the American people trust the Repub- cans are perpetually lied to by folks We are playing with live ammuni- licans more on national defense, border who say: Those guys don’t care. tion, folks. Let’s see who meant what security, jobs, and the economy, but we Actually, we do. We are just not try- they said. Come to this desk—and if were kind of sketchy on healthcare. I ing to perpetuate our own power by you are watching at home, contact can read a poll, but I came here to do taking from one group and giving to your Member and tell him to come to what I think is right. I came here to do another while bankrupting our Nation this desk—and sign onto the discharge what I said I would do. and robbing our children blind. petition, H. Res. 458. Or maybe you This plan that I think could reason- So I have only been here for 6 didn’t mean it or you did. Who knows? ably be called the Managed Healthcare months. I went to some people very But let us know. Shoot straight with Bailout Program or the Health Insur- early on and I said: How about dis- folks. Dozens of votes for repeal. ance Industry Profit Enhancement Act charging this bill? I am frustrated. Let me be clear about this, too. I am has failed working Americans, and the They said: Well, it is not time for not sitting here trying to pull the rug paradigm under which we have debated that. out from under people. The bill that it has failed to be an honest one. So if I said: Okay. I want to be a team would be discharged by this resolution I am here not to enhance myself or my player. would not immediately end legacy, if I am here to do what I think I am frustrated, and we get to this ObamaCare. Instead, it would give us a is right or what I said I would do when point. The President is frustrated. The 2-year window. And I will bet you that I ran for office, then I need to stand up Senate is frustrated. I don’t give a if we repealed and had a 2-year window and do what I said I was going to do hootin’ heck about the President or the to debate a replacement, that we might when I ran for office, and that was to Senate or this body. I care about the get some input from people on both ensure that the decisions of Americans American people whom I serve. They sides of the aisle. I know to a meta- were left to Americans, that we mini- are frustrated. And nobody on the physical certainty that no side has the mize the interference in individuals’ other side of the aisle will talk about a monopoly on good ideas. I would love lives by the government, and that we plan that the namesake of the plan, to have some input. There will cer- recognize—and I will paraphrase—that President Barack Obama, said has seri- tainly be Members who say: I don’t be- Mr. Jefferson was correct when he said ous problems, that Minnesota Demo- lieve the Federal Government should that the fruits of the working class are cratic Governor Mark Dayton said is have a large role. There will be other safest when the legislature is not in bankrupting his State and is Members who say: We should have sin- session. unsustainable, and that President Bill gle payer. Right now, we are stuck in a broken I believe it was Will Rogers who said: Clinton said is the craziest thing. system because of political gamesman- They say the only certain things in life We have zero suggestions for help be- ship. It burned me when I was on the are death and taxes, only death doesn’t cause, by gosh, we can score political points. Shame on both sides of the aisle outside, and it burns me on the inside. get worse every time Congress meets. What are the facts? What are the real We hear about a CBO score that says if you are doing this to score political facts? X million people will lose coverage. points. The average individual premium, ac- We ought to be doing this to make The last time I looked, this thing was cording to eHealth, May 3, 2017, has sure that the fundamental birthright of called the Affordable Care Act, not the gone up 39 percent in the last 2 years. Affordable Coverage Act. Even if it Americanism, opportunity, is perpet- The average family plan has gone up 49 were called the Affordable Coverage uated for perpetuity and that it doesn’t percent. That means if you were an in- Act, it would be a misnomer because it die in the hands of a group of the polit- dividual and your premium was $1,000 a is not affordable. ical class who say: Well, this will get month, it is now $1,330 roughly a A story published about 3 months ago me points at home. People told me not month. I am doing math on the fly in indicated that two-thirds of Americans to do this. It might not help you. Your my head. If you are a family and you couldn’t find $1,000 in case of a finan- district is not that safe. were paying $500 a month, then it is cial crisis. But deductibles have gone I don’t rightly care. I am going to do $740-ish a month. That is in 2 years. from $1,000 to 2,000, to 3,000, to 4,000, to the right thing. I have never had a job The average individual plan is up 147 $5,000 for the average family of four. in my life that I wasn’t willing to lose percent from 2008. The average family I ask you: If your deductible is $5,000 if it meant doing the right thing. plan is up 177 percent. and you can’t find $1,000 in times of cri- So what are the goals of this? Folks, Americans’ income hasn’t in- sis, do you have healthcare? This is rather brash. They are hum- creased at that rate. You have coverage. You have cov- ble. I want the leadership of this Cham- The average is up 25 percent in the erage, but you don’t have healthcare. ber to understand that the rank and last year, and that is according to the You are still indigent, and it is a bro- file Members support them, that we got Department of Health and Human ken promise. But don’t worry, there their backs, that we thank them for Services’ report of October of 2016. were lots more: If you like your plan, their best efforts, and we don’t want to That means if you were paying $2,000 a you can keep your plan. It turns out quit this fight. We thank you for what year ago, you are paying $2,500 now—25 that wasn’t true. If you like your doc- you do. Let’s keep going and keep that percent in 1 year. tor, you can keep your doctor. It turns darn promise. Candidly, all the disingenuous argu- out that wasn’t true. We should see an I got a feeling that if you keep your ments on the other side about how average decrease of about $2,500 a year promise, if you are worried about elec- many will die if we move to a system per policy. It turns out that wasn’t tions, then your reward will come when that allows individuals choices are not true. people realize there is somebody in this only hollow, disingenuous, and beneath Don’t worry, these insurers who sup- town who has some integrity. So I the dignity of this body by virtue of ported the plan—remember the insur- want to support leadership. I want to their disingenuousness, but they are ance industry endorsed the Affordable send a message to the other Chamber also false. Care Act—they are doing this out of that we are willing to act if they are Folks, for the first time in nearly a benevolence, folks. willing to act, and maybe embolden generation, the mortality rate rose in I have an article from the New York them. I want to let the President know 2015. U.S. life expectancy dropped from Post that says there is a cost spiral as- that we haven’t quit on him. But, most 2014 to 2015 for the first time since the sociated with ObamaCare and with the importantly, I want to send a message 1990s. Ironically, it dropped more in insurance industry, but the cost spiral to the American people that some peo- States that expanded Medicaid. So I is upward. If you had bought $100 worth ple in D.C. mean what they say. am not only disgusted with and sick of of UnitedHealthcare the day the ACA There have been dozens of votes for such harsh rhetoric, but I think it has passed and sold it, the last time I repeal by Members who knew that the now been proven demonstrably false. looked, you would have $580. That is a repeal would never happen because it We talk about who will be kicked off heck of an investment. The only people had to cross the desk of the person for their plan. According to the CBO, 10

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That means that we have I ask you again, if you are watching ment Reform. forcefully compelled American citizens at home, to contact your Member if By Mr. ELLISON: to purchase a good or service at the you agree with what I said and ask H.R. 3296. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- risk of forfeiture of their money or them if they will come to this bar when enue Code of 1986 to allow a business credit their freedom. we are in session and sign their name for gain from the sale of real property for use as a manufactured home community, and for We live in a country where you can to H. Res. 458 and demonstrate that other purposes; to the Committee on Ways choose in many places to buy mari- they are willing to do the exact same and Means. juana. You can choose to bungee jump. thing now, when it counts, that they By Mr. KELLY of Mississippi: You can choose to skydive. Heck, in did dozens and dozens of times under H.R. 3297. A bill to streamline the applica- some places, you can choose to visit a the previous administration when they tion process for H-2A employers and for prostitute. But you can’t choose a knew that their actions would be met other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- diciary. healthcare plan that doesn’t carry cov- with a veto pen. By Mr. BARTON (for himself, Mr. MI- erage for mental health or for mater- I don’t do this to score political CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. nity. You can’t do that. That is against points, I don’t do this to make my LOUDERMILK, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. the law. name bigger, and I don’t do this be- FLEISCHMANN, Mr. DUNCAN of South This is about choice. I served in the cause it feels good. I do this because we Carolina, Mr. BERGMAN, Mr. RODNEY United States Army as a fire support owe it to the giants whose shoulders we DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. MOOLENAAR, officer, and when I left the Army, I stand upon—Patrick Henry; Thomas Mr. WALKER, Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. made the egregious error of attending Jefferson; Martin Luther King, Jr.; THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. law school—just kidding. When I did Abraham Lincoln; Barbara Johns; John BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. BISHOP of that, I chose not to have healthcare be- F. Kennedy; and Ronald Reagan—the Michigan, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. cause as I looked at what I was able to people who gave us the opportunity to PALAZZO, Mr. POSEY, Mr. WILSON of do on the limited amount of money be as successful and great as we are. South Carolina, Mr. LEWIS of Min- that my family had and did a cost-ben- Don’t piddle it away. Be responsible. nesota, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. WALBERG, efit analysis and the fact I was in rel- Be willing to say no when no is the ap- Mr. PALMER, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. atively good shape and young, I deter- propriate answer, and do what is right. MULLIN, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. VALADAO, mined that our family’s best interests Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. DENHAM, Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. BRADY were served by not spending that of my time. of Texas, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsyl- money. It was a crazy, brazen risk that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Mem- vania, Mr. GAETZ, Mr. JOHNSON of I think paid off, but it certainly should bers should address their remarks to Ohio, Mr. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. be within the purview of decisions that the Chair and not to a perceived view- LAHOOD, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. PEARCE, Americans are allowed to make, and ing audience. Mr. ROSS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. YODER, right now it is not. f I am frustrated, but I am fighting. A Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. lot of people are frustrated, but they GENERAL LEAVE GOHMERT, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. ´ are fighting. I want to see our leader- AGUILAR, Mr. SUOZZI, Ms. BARRAGAN, Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I ask Mr. PANETTA, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. ship succeed. I want to see this Nation unanimous consent that all Members WALZ, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of continue to be unequivocally the great- may have 5 legislative days to revise Pennsylvania, Mr. BEYER, Mr. est experiment in freedom that the and extend their remarks and include HUFFMAN, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Earth has ever known. But if we con- extraneous materials on the topic of Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. tinue to try to parlay largesse in failed my Special Order. COURTNEY, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. programs into political power, we The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. SIRES, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. won’t. We won’t. objection to the request of the gen- The time to measure things based DESAULNIER, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LAR- tleman from Virginia? SON of Connecticut, Mr. NORCROSS, not on intentions, but results is nigh. There was no objection. Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. In Oregon, they spent hundreds of mil- f SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CARSON of In- lions of dollars to create a website for diana, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. the ObamaCare exchange that failed to ADJOURNMENT FUDGE, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. enroll a single individual, and nobody BEATTY, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. Mr. GARRETT. Mr. Speaker, I move was fired and nobody went to prison. I CLARKE of New York, Mr. CLEAVER, that the House do now adjourn. was a prosecutor for a long time, and I Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. The motion was agreed to; accord- will tell you, if you waste or defraud LEE, Mrs. DEMINGS, Mr. MCEACHIN, ingly (at 8 o’clock and 1 minute p.m.), Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. DANNY people of 100, 200, $300 million, you usu- under its previous order, the House ad- K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LEWIS of ally either lose your job or go to pris- journed until tomorrow, Thursday, Georgia, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. on. But if you are in politics in Oregon, July 20, 2017, at 9 a.m. PAYNE, Mr. BROWN of Maryland, Ms. you are rewarded because, by gosh, you JACKSON LEE, Ms. SEWELL of Ala- had great intentions. f bama, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. Let’s judge these things not by their PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS intentions, but by their outcomes. WELCH, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. Let’s not argue about who has cov- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public GALLEGO, Mr. KIHUEN, Mr. POLIS, and erage, but about who has access to af- bills and resolutions of the following Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of titles were introduced and severally re- Texas): fordable care. Let’s support revision H.R. 3298. A bill to authorize the Capitol that drives down premiums and ferred, as follows: Police Board to make payments from the ´ deductibles, and let’s trumpet our vic- By Ms. VELAZQUEZ (for herself and United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund tories based on whom we actually help, Mr. CHABOT): to employees of the United States Capitol not whom we intended to help. H.R. 3294. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Police who have sustained serious line-of- ness Act to clarify the definitions relating to duty injuries, and for other purposes; to the b 2000 HUBZones, and for other purposes; to the Committee on House Administration. I stand united with the bulk of my Committee on Small Business. By Mr. MCHENRY (for himself and Mr. By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California colleagues. I know there are some who MEEKS): (for herself, Mr. CONYERS, and Ms. H.R. 3299. A bill to amend the Revised might have said one thing and now do VELA´ ZQUEZ): Statutes, the Home Owners’ Loan Act, the another. This is an avenue by which we H.R. 3295. A bill to require the President, Federal Credit Union Act, and the Federal might find out who they are. the Vice President, and certain high-level of- Deposit Insurance Act to require the rate of

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A bill to amend the Uniformed Mr. CONYERS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. By Mr. RENACCI (for himself and Mr. and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act EVANS, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, BERA): to require States to submit pre-election re- Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. H.R. 3315. A bill to amend section 9010 of ports on the extent to which absentee ballots JACKSON LEE, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. KAP- the Patient Protection and Affordable Care for elections for Federal office are or will be TUR, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. LAN- Act to exclude limited scope vision insur- available for transmission to absent uni- GEVIN, Ms. LEE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. ance coverage from health insurance cov- formed services voters and overseas voters MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New erage subject to the health insurance pro- by not later than 45 days before the election, Mexico, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. MOORE, vider annual fee; to the Committee on Ways to repeal the authority of States to waive Ms. NORTON, Mr. POCAN, Mr. RASKIN, and Means, and in addition to the Committee the requirement of such Act that States Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be transmit absentee ballots for such elections SLAUGHTER, Mr. SOTO, Mr. TAKANO, subsequently determined by the Speaker, in to such voters by not later than 45 days be- Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mrs. WATSON COLE- each case for consideration of such provi- fore the election, and for other purposes; to MAN, and Ms. WILSON of Florida): sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the the Committee on House Administration. H.R. 3307. A bill to amend title XVI of the committee concerned. By Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. NADLER, Social Security Act to update eligibility for By Ms. ROSEN (for herself, Ms. Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. the supplemental security income program, STEFANIK, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida, and and for other purposes; to the Committee on SON of Texas, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. DEUTCH): Ways and Means. Ms. NORTON, Mr. TONKO, Mr. BEYER, H.R. 3301. A bill to amend title 17, United By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana: Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. CRIST, and Mrs. States Code, to provide Federal protection to H.R. 3308. A bill to require an audit and re- MURPHY of Florida): the digital audio transmission of a sound re- view of the caregiver programs of the De- H.R. 3316. A bill to direct the National cording fixed before February 15, 1972, and partment of Veterans Affairs, and for other Science Foundation to award grants to en- for other purposes; to the Committee on the purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- courage young girls to participate in com- Judiciary. fairs. puter science and other STEM activities, and By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself, Ms. WIL- By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: for other purposes; to the Committee on SON of Florida, Mr. COHEN, Mr. HAS- H.R. 3309. A bill to require the Commis- Science, Space, and Technology, and in addi- TINGS, Ms. PINGREE, and Mr. sioner of Social Security to make publicly tion to the Committee on Education and the CA´ RDENAS): available on-line tools to allow individuals Workforce, for a period to be subsequently H.R. 3302. A bill to amend title II of the So- eligible for disability benefits to assess the determined by the Speaker, in each case for cial Security Act and the Internal Revenue impact of earnings on the individual’s eligi- consideration of such provisions as fall with- Code of 1986 to make improvements in the bility for, and amount of, benefits received in the jurisdiction of the committee con- old-age, survivors, and disability insurance through Federal and State benefit programs; cerned. program, and to provide for Social Security to the Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. TROTT (for himself and Mrs. benefit protection; to the Committee on By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York): Ways and Means, and in addition to the Com- H.R. 3310. A bill to amend titles II and XVI H.R. 3317. A bill to amend title 18, United mittees on Education and the Workforce, of the Social Security Act to provide certain States Code, to increase the penalty for fe- and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be individuals with information on employment male genital mutilation, and for other pur- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in support services; to the Committee on Ways poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. each case for consideration of such provi- and Means. By Mr. TURNER: sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Ms. H.R. 3318. A bill to amend title 36, United committee concerned. JUDY CHU of California, and Mr. States Code; to the Committee on the Judici- By Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. RUIZ): ary. KING of New York, and Mr. LAN- H.R. 3311. A bill to establish an Individual By Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. GEVIN): Market Reinsurance fund to provide funding COOK, and Mr. RYAN of Ohio): H.R. 3303. A bill to permit disabled law en- for State individual market stabilization re- H.R. 3319. A bill to extend the duration of forcement officers, customs and border pro- insurance programs; to the Committee on Military OneSource Program services for tection officers, firefighters, air traffic con- Energy and Commerce, and in addition to members of the Armed Forces upon their trollers, nuclear materials couriers, mem- the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- separation or retirement from the Armed bers of the Capitol Police, members of the riod to be subsequently determined by the Forces; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Supreme Court Police, employees of the Cen- Speaker, in each case for consideration of ices. tral Intelligence Agency performing intel- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. YOHO (for himself, Mr. ROYCE ligence activities abroad or having special- tion of the committee concerned. of California, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. SHER- ized security requirements, and diplomatic By Mr. LUETKEMEYER (for himself, MAN, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. CONNOLLY): security special agents of the Department of Ms. SINEMA, Mr. WILLIAMS, Mr. DAVID H.R. 3320. A bill to direct the Secretary of State to receive retirement benefits in the SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. HILL, Mr. State to develop a strategy to regain ob- same manner as if they had not been dis- GOTTHEIMER, Mr. BUDD, Mr. STIVERS, server status for Taiwan in the World Health abled; to the Committee on Oversight and and Mr. MEEKS): Organization, and for other purposes; to the Government Reform, and in addition to the H.R. 3312. A bill to amend the Dodd-Frank Committee on Foreign Affairs. Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Se- Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protec- By Mr. DEFAZIO: lect), and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be tion Act to specify when bank holding com- H.J. Res. 109. A joint resolution proposing subsequently determined by the Speaker, in panies may be subject to certain enhanced an amendment to the Constitution of the each case for consideration of such provi- supervision, and for other purposes; to the United States to provide for balanced budg- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Financial Services. ets for the Government; to the Committee on committee concerned. By Mr. MEADOWS: the Judiciary. By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself and Mrs. H.R. 3313. A bill to require the Secretary of By Mr. STIVERS (for himself and Mr. WAGNER): Housing and Urban Development to consider CUELLAR): H.R. 3304. A bill to require the Attorney the availability of affordable housing in allo- H.J. Res. 110. A joint resolution proposing General to designate Human Trafficking Co- cating amounts made available for fiscal a balanced budget amendment to the Con- ordinators for Federal judicial districts, and year 2017 for the Veterans Affairs-Supported stitution of the United States; to the Com- for other purposes; to the Committee on the Housing program, and for other purposes; to mittee on the Judiciary. Judiciary. the Committee on Financial Services. By Ms. NORTON: By Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself and By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. GRI- H. Con. Res. 69. Concurrent resolution au- Mr. BUCHANAN): JALVA, Mr. HUFFMAN, and Ms. thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for H.R. 3305. A bill to amend titles 23 and 49, JAYAPAL): the District of Columbia Special Olympics United States Code, with respect to H.R. 3314. A bill to transition away from Law Enforcement Torch Run; to the Com- bikeshare projects, and for other purposes; to fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- clean and renewable energy by 2050, and for ture. structure. other purposes; to the Committee on Energy By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. AL By Mr. CROWLEY: and Commerce, and in addition to the Com- GREEN of Texas, Mr. CARSON of Indi- H.R. 3306. A bill to authorize a national mittees on Ways and Means, Transportation ana, Ms. LEE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, grant program for on-the-job training; to the and Infrastructure, Education and the Work- Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsyl- Committee on Education and the Workforce. force, Financial Services, Natural Resources, vania, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. RASKIN, Ms.

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SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, VELA, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mr. By Mrs. BEATTY: Mr. YARMUTH, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- GOMEZ): H.R. 3304. fornia, Ms. BASS, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. H. Res. 461. A resolution urging Tom Flores Congress has the power to enact this legis- GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of lation pursuant to the following: DESAULNIER, Mr. POCAN, Ms. MAXINE Fame; to the Committee on Oversight and Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article 1 of the WATERS of California, Ms. JAYAPAL, Government Reform. Constitution which states that Congress has Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. f the power ‘‘to make all Laws which shall be LOFGREN, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. PAYNE, necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- Mr. BEYER, Mr. NADLER, Mr. TED CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY cution the foregoing Powers, and all other LIEU of California, and Mr. STATEMENT Powers vested by this Constitution in the CA´ RDENAS): Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Government of the United States or in any H. Res. 456. A resolution objecting to the Department of Officer thereof.’’ conduct of the President of the United the Rules of the House of Representa- By Mr. BLUMENAUER: States; to the Committee on Oversight and tives, the following statements are sub- H.R. 3305. Government Reform, and in addition to the mitted regarding the specific powers Congress has the power to enact this legis- Committees on the Judiciary, and Foreign granted to Congress in the Constitu- lation pursuant to the following: Affairs, for a period to be subsequently de- tion to enact the accompanying bill or Article I, Section VIII, Clause VII termined by the Speaker, in each case for joint resolution. By Mr. CROWLEY: consideration of such provisions as fall with- ´ H.R. 3306. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- By Ms. VELAZQUEZ: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3294. cerned. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. LAWRENCE (for herself, Ms. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: ‘‘The Con- lation pursuant to the following: FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. EVANS, Mr. gress shall have Power [. . .] To regulate Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 NADLER, Ms. NORTON, Ms. KAPTUR, Commerce with foreign Nations, and among The Congress shall have Power * * * To Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. the several States . . .’’ regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. By Mr. GRIJALVA: and among the several States, and with the DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mrs. CARO- H.R. 3307. Indian Tribes. LYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- COHEN, Mr. TED LIEU of California, lation pursuant to the following: fornia: U.S. Const. art. I, §§ 1 and 8. Mr. TAKANO, Ms. LEE, Ms. BONAMICI, H.R. 3295. By Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3308. BEATTY, Ms. JAYAPAL, Ms. ADAMS, lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. DELANEY, Ms. MOORE, Ms. MENG, Article I, Section 8, Clause 5 and Clause 18 lation pursuant to the following: Ms. HANABUSA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, of the United States Constitution Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. TSON- By Mr. ELLISON: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 GAS, Mr. KEATING, Mr. SEAN PATRICK H.R. 3296. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: MALONEY of New York, Ms. SCHA- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3309. KOWSKY, Ms. KUSTER of New Hamp- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- shire, Mr. LAWSON of Florida, Mrs. Article I, Section 7, Clause 1 and Section 8, lation pursuant to the following: BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. TONKO, Ms. Clause 1. Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- WILSON of Florida, Mr. PALLONE, and By Mr. KELLY of Mississippi: stitution, to ‘‘provide for the common de- Ms. BROWNLEY of California): H.R. 3297. H. Res. 457. A resolution honoring the 169th Congress has the power to enact this legis- fense and general welfare of the United anniversary of the first women’s rights con- lation pursuant to the following: States.’’ vention held in the United States in Seneca Article I, Section 8, Clause 3. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: Falls, New York; to the Committee on the By Mr. BARTON: H.R. 3310. Judiciary. H.R. 3298. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. GARRETT (for himself, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: JORDAN, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. BROOKS lation pursuant to the following: Clause 1 of section 8 of article I of the Con- of Alabama, Mr. POSEY, Mr. NORMAN, Article I Section 8, clause 1 stitution, to ‘‘provide for the common de- Mr. PERRY, Mr. DUNCAN of South By Mr. MCHENRY: fense and general welfare of the United Carolina, Mr. AMASH, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. H.R. 3299. States.’’ MEADOWS, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Geor- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. LANGEVIN: gia, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. BRAT, Mr. BLUM, lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3311. Mr. BUDD, Mr. MASSIE, and Mr. DA- The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- VIDSON): collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, lation pursuant to the following: H. Res. 458. A resolution providing for con- to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 sideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide Defence . . . of the United States; but all Du- By Mr. LUETKEMEYER: for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the ties, Imposts, and Excises shall be uniform H.R. 3312. concurrent resolution on the budget for fis- throughout the United States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- cal year 2017; to the Committee on Rules. By Mr. SCHNEIDER: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. CORREA: H.R. 3300. The constitutional authority on which this H. Res. 459. A resolution expressing the Congress has the power to enact this legis- bill rests lies in Article 1, Section 7, Clause sense of the House of Representatives that lation pursuant to the following: 2 of the Constitution, which allows for every the United States should support the devel- Article I. bill passed by the House of Representatives opment of programs that better prepare stu- By Mr. ISSA: and the Senate and signed by the President dents for careers in cybersecurity by ac- H.R. 3301. to be codified into law; and therefore implic- tively promoting ethical hacking skills; to Congress has the power to enact this legis- itly allows Congress to repeal any bill that the Committee on Education and the Work- lation pursuant to the following: has been passed by both chambers and signed force. Article 1, Section 8, clause 8, ‘‘to promote into law by the President. By Mr. DUFFY: the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by Additionally, the Constitution grants to H. Res. 460. A resolution requesting the securing for limited Times to Authors and Congress the explicit power to regulate com- Secretary of the Interior to recognize the Inventors the exclusive Rights to their re- merce in and among the states, as enumerate rich history of the logging industry and the spective Writings and Discoveries,’’ in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3, the Com- importance of lumberjack sports by adding By Mr. DEUTCH: merce Clause. the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Reg- H.R. 3302. By Mr. MEADOWS: ister of Historic Places; to the Committee on Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3313. Natural Resources. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. SOTO (for himself, Mr. RUIZ, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 as interpreted lation pursuant to the following: Mr. COSTA, Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas, by Steward Machine Company v. Davis and Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Mrs. TORRES, Ms. SA´ NCHEZ, Ms. by Helvering v. Davis (‘‘general welfare’’ and Constitution. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. CAS- general taxation). By Mr. POLIS: TRO of Texas, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. By Mr. CONNOLLY: H.R. 3314. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. H.R. 3303. Congress has the power to enact this legis- CORREA, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. GALLEGO, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Constitution. Article I, Section 8 GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. Article I Section 8 Clause 18 of the United By Mr. RENACCI: CA´ RDENAS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. States Constitution H.R. 3315.

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Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 849: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. H.R. 2472: Mr. POLIS. lation pursuant to the following: RATCLIFFE, and Ms. CHENEY. H.R. 2488: Mr. HOYER. ‘‘The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to H.R. 850: Mr. GOSAR and Mr. FLORES. H.R. 2550: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Clause 1 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 873: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 2612: Mr. TAKANO, Ms. WILSON of Flor- United States Constitution and Amendment H.R. 909: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania. ida, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. XVI of the United States Constitution.’’ H.R. 911: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- CONYERS, Mr. RASKIN, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. The Congress shall have Power To lay and sylvania, Mr. COHEN, Mr. GARAMENDI, and COHEN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. EVANS, Mr. AL collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Mr. THOMPSON of California. GREEN of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and to pay the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 918: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Defence and general Welfare of the United O’ROURKE. H.R. 2622: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 963: Ms. PINGREE. New York. shall be uniform throughout the United H.R. 964: Mr. SIRES, Mr. MACARTHUR, Ms. H.R. 2651: Mr. REED, Mr. UPTON, and Mr. States; 1. SLAUGHTER, and Mr. LOBIONDO. SUOZZI. By Ms. ROSEN: H.R. 986: Mr. GAETZ. H.R. 2723: Mr. FLORES and Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 3316. H.R. 1002: Mr. TURNER. H.R. 2733: Mrs. DINGELL and Mr. BRADY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1046: Mr. MCGOVERN. Pennsylvania. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1090: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H.R. 2740: Mr. O’HALLERAN, Miss RICE of Clause 8 of Section 8 of Article I of the H.R. 1116: Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. New York, Mr. COOK, Mr. SMITH of Wash- Constitution H.R. 1148: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. SHEA- ington, and Mr. COLE. By Mr. TROTT: PORTER. H.R. 2747: Mr. DENT. H.R. 3317. H.R. 1155: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. SHEA- H.R. 2770: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Congress has the power to enact this legis- PORTER. H.R. 2797: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1164: Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. H.R. 2801: Mr. COOPER. Article 1, Section 8 CRAMER, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. JODY B. HICE of H.R. 2805: Mr. WILLIAMS. By Mr. TURNER: Georgia, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. KNIGHT, and Mr. H.R. 2820: Mr. DONOVAN and Mr. REED. H.R. 3318. WALKER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2823: Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida, H.R. 1264: Mr. BARTON, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. Mr. FERGUSON, and Mr. ESTES of Kansas. lation pursuant to the following: ROSS, and Mr. OLSON. H.R. 2832: Mr. GOSAR and Mr. FLORES. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 1267: Ms. BROWNLEY of California. H.R. 2862: Mr. VALADAO. Constitution. H.R. 1436: Mr. BUCK. By Mr. VEASEY: H.R. 2871: Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 1494: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mrs. H.R. 2899: Mr. SMITH of Washington. H.R. 3319. BUSTOS, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 2903: Mr. POCAN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Michigan, and Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 2908: Mr. CUMMINGS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1584: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2913: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Title 10, United States Code H.R. 1606: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. By Mr. YOHO: H.R. 2933: Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mrs. DIN- H.R. 1612: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 3320. GELL, and Ms. BLUNT ROCHESTER. H.R. 1659: Mr. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Penn- Congress has the power to enact this legis- sylvania. H.R. 2957: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1660: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ and Ms. LOF- H.R. 2989: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Section II Clause 18 GREN. New York, Mr. RASKIN, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, E Mr. RUSSELL, and Mr. LYNCH. By Mr. D FAZIO: H.R. 1676: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. VISCLOSKY, H.J. Res. 109. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. H.R. 2996: Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- CLAY, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. NOLAN, DESJARLAIS, Mr. WALKER, Mr. BARR, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. FLORES. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 (relating to H.R. 1685: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. H.R. 3020: Mr. VARGAS. the power to make all laws necessary and VEASEY. H.R. 3031: Mr. CONNOLLY. proper for carrying out the powers vested in H.R. 1698: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 3048: Mr. KHANNA, Mr. EVANS, and Ms. Congress) H.R. 1731: Mr. ROTHFUS and Mr. MURPHY of NORTON. By Mr. STIVERS: Pennsylvania. H.R. 3054: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.J. Res. 110. H.R. 1757: Ms. WILSON of Florida. H.R. 3067: Ms. KUSTER of New Hampshire. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1795: Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 3089: Mr. LOBIONDO. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1810: Mr. ROHRABACHER. H.R. 3091: Mr. ELLISON. Article V of the Constitution, which grants H.R. 1828: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 3100: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Congress the authority, whenever two thirds H.R. 1847: Mrs. MURPHY of Florida. New York. of both chambers deem it necessary, to pro- H.R. 1865: Mr. CARBAJAL, Mrs. COMSTOCK, H.R. 3187: Ms. HANABUSA. pose amendments to the Constitution. and Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 3191: Ms. CASTOR of Florida. f H.R. 1876: Mr. FLORES. H.R. 3197: Ms. BARRAGA´ N, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 1889: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of New Mex- POLIS, and Mr. GARRETT. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS ico and Mr. KIHUEN. H.R. 3218: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. CICILLINE, Ms. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1949: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. PELOSI, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1955: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. KIND, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. HECK, and tions, as follows: H.R. 1974: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 2023: Mr. BARTON. Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 15: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 2049: Mr. FARENTHOLD and Mr. KEN- H.R. 3222: Mr. KILMER. H.R. 19: Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, NEDY. H.R. 3223: Mr. SMITH of Missouri and Mr. and Mr. LONG. H.R. 2063: Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of LAMALFA. H.R. 25: Mr. LONG. New York. H.R. 3228: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 233: Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 2119: Mr. SCHNEIDER. H.R. 3236: Mr. WELCH, Mr. MARCHANT, Ms. H.R. 242: Mr. GARAMENDI and Mr. SEAN H.R. 2173: Mr. FORTENBERRY. JENKINS of Kansas, and Mr. ABRAHAM. PATRICK MALONEY of New York. H.R. 2276: Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 3239: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 392: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 2279: Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. NEAL, H.R. 3254: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. PETERSON, and Mr. DENHAM. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. DELAURO, GRIJALVA, and Mr. PETERSON. H.R. 411: Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. WALZ, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, H.R. 3255: Mr. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 459: Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. PINGREE, Mr. TONKO, H.R. 3273: Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 664: Mr. RASKIN. Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KEATING, Mr. PALLONE, H.R. 3285: Mr. CRIST. H.R. 719: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania and Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. GOTTHEIMER. H.J. Res. 51: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Ms. Mr. GOSAR. H.R. 2315: Mr. KEATING, Mr. HIGGINS of New BROWNLEY of California, Mr. RATCLIFFE, Mr. H.R. 721: Mrs. DINGELL and Mr. SMITH of York, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Mr. MCCAUL. KNIGHT, and Ms. CHENEY. Missouri. H.R. 2359: Mr. STIVERS. H.J. Res. 107: Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. H.R. 770: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. H.R. 2404: Mr. SOTO. H. Con. Res. 28: Mr. DAVIDSON, Mr. H.R. 790: Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 2414: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. DESJARLAIS, Mr. HUIZENGA, and Mr. H.R. 844: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 2417: Ms. MENG. LAMALFA.

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H. Con. Res. 59: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. WEBER of Texas, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. H. Res. 446: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. LOFGREN, and ESHOO. HUIZENGA, Mr. WENSTRUP, and Mrs. NOEM. Mr. SHERMAN. H. Res. 15: Mr. MEEKS. H. Res. 271: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H. Res. 88: Mr. PALAZZO. H. Res. 307: Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. H. Res. 449: Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. H. Res. 128: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. TORRES, H. Res. 313: Mr. DONOVAN. THOMAS J. ROONEY of Florida, Ms. FRANKEL and Mr. ENGEL. H. Res. 353: Mr. CICILLINE. of Florida, and Mr. MCGOVERN. H. Res. 129: Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. LAMALFA, H. Res. 445: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. LEE, and Mr. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BABIN, Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina.

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Vol. 163 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2017 No. 122 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was EXECUTIVE SESSION and our Members, we have decided to called to order by the President pro hold a vote to open debate on tempore (Mr. HATCH). ObamaCare repeal early next week. EXECUTIVE CALENDAR The ObamaCare repeal legislation will f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ensure a stable 2-year transition pe- the previous order, the Senate will pro- riod, which will allow us to wipe the PRAYER ceed to executive session to resume slate clean and start over with real pa- The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- consideration of the Bush nomination, tient-centered healthcare reform. This which the clerk will report. fered the following prayer: is the same legislation that a majority The bill clerk read the nomination of Let us pray. of the Senate voted to send to the John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, to be President in 2015. Now we thankfully Eternal God, we bless Your Holy United States Circuit Judge for the Name. Lead us safely to the refuge of have a President in office who will sign Sixth Circuit. it, so we should send it to him. Your choosing, for You desire to give The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under us a future and a hope. the previous order, the time until 10:30 Mr. President, today the Senate will Today, give our Senators the power a.m. will be equally divided between vote to move forward on the nomina- to do Your will, as they realize more the two leaders or their designees. tion of John Bush, of Kentucky, to fully that they are Your servants. May If no one yields time, the time will be serve as a judge on the Sixth Circuit they seek Your best for our Nation, re- charged equally. Court of Appeals. peatedly soliciting Your guidance and RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER As I said when I introduced Mr. Bush following Your leading. Lord, inspire The majority leader is recognized. to the Judiciary Committee, I am them to not merely give a handout but HEALTHCARE pleased to join the bipartisan chorus of a hand up, so that people can maximize Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, voices supporting his nomination. More their possibilities for the glory of Your ObamaCare was imposed on our coun- than 100 lawyers and law professors Name. Give our lawmakers the perse- try 7 long years ago. It has been hurt- from around the country have written verance and faith to remain true to ing the people we represent ever since. in support of his nomination. Nearly duty, striving always to please You. Families were supposed to spend less one-third of those supporters are We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. on healthcare costs. They actually paid Democrats. They laud Mr. Bush’s ‘‘ex- more. Families were supposed to have cellence, professionalism, and leader- f more healthcare choices. They ended ship in the legal profession.’’ They also up with fewer, sometimes none at all. note his ‘‘capacity to approach issues PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Worse still, for many years, we had with an open mind and to respectfully The President pro tempore led the an administration that often waived consider the viewpoints of others.’’ Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: away the concerns of middle-class fam- In addition, some of his supporters ilies who were hurting. Today, we I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the from across the ideological spectrum United States of America, and to the Repub- thankfully have an administration and from around the country who have lic for which it stands, one nation under God, that has chosen instead to listen and known Mr. Bush for decades have writ- agrees with us that Americans deserve indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ten separately to underscore their sup- a lot better. port for his nomination. They are con- f I appreciate the efforts of the admin- istration at every step of the process to fident he understands the role of a judge, which is to fairly consider the RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME move beyond the failures of ObamaCare. The President, the Vice arguments of both sides in a case and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. President, Secretary Price, Adminis- then to decide that case based on the PAUL). Under the previous order, the trator Verma, so many others—we law and nothing else. Indeed, it is pre- leadership time is reserved. thank them for all the work they have cisely because of his firm belief in the done so far. We look forward to con- rule of law that they strongly support f tinuing these collaborative efforts his nomination, despite the fact that when we travel to the White House he and they may hold different polit- CONCLUSION OF MORNING later today because we have a very im- ical and policy views. BUSINESS portant task before us. As an illustration, I think we can all The PRESIDING OFFICER. Morning As I announced last evening, after agree it is not common for current or business is closed. consulting with both the White House former leaders of Planned Parenthood

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I ‘‘I wasn’t alive at the time of Brown, ganization. have every confidence that as a judge, but I don’t think it did.’’ More than one has praised the Presi- John will scrupulously follow the law That is an incredible statement made dent’s nomination of John Bush be- and Constitution and precedent.’’ by a man who seeks to serve on a Fed- cause of his fairness, thoughtfulness, Mr. Bush has received numerous pro- eral circuit court for the rest of his and respect for the views of others, re- fessional awards. For instance, the life. His logic and his historical anal- gardless of his personal opinions. For Best Lawyers in America named him ogy have fallen apart. There is no dis- instance, Christie Moore is on the the ‘‘Louisville Litigation-Antitrust pute that Brown v. Board of Education, board of directors of Planned Parent- Lawyer of the Year in 2017,’’ this year. which ended up in the official desegre- hood of Indiana and Kentucky. She has Last year, the same organization rec- gation of public schools across Amer- practiced law with Mr. Bush for nearly ognized him as the ‘‘Louisville Appel- ica, was a landmark Supreme Court de- two decades. She is ‘‘confident’’ that late Practice Lawyer of the Year.’’ He cision that deemed racial segregation ‘‘he will follow the rule of law regard- has been included on the Kentucky unconstitutional and, as a result, led less of his personal or political opin- Super Lawyers list every year for the to controversy and division across the ions. In my experience, John naturally last decade. United States. approaches issues with an open mind Beginning in 2012, the Sixth Circuit I can’t believe a man from Kentucky, and has always been respectful of dif- appointed him to serve on its advisory a border State—a neighboring state of fering viewpoints. In fact, I am a living committee on rules, in recognition of my State of Illinois—could not meas- example of John’s ability to seek out his in-depth knowledge of the court’s ure the impact of Brown v. Board of and respect differing viewpoints and practice and procedure. Education and whether it divided our opinions. John and I come from oppo- In sum, as evidenced by the impres- country. That, to me, is incredible. The site ends of the political spectrum—I sive testimonials of those who actually reason, of course, he didn’t is because am a life-long registered Democrat and know him, John Bush is a man of in- he didn’t want to concede, quite obvi- proudly approach life and politics as a tegrity and considerable ability. He ously, that he was just opposed to a will do an outstanding job on the Sixth Democrat. Yet John and I have prac- woman’s right to choose, and this was Circuit. ticed closely together and enjoy a a rationalization for this position. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- There were many other instances in strong and respectful relationship.’’ ator from Illinois. which Mr. Bush expressed provocative She concludes: ‘‘I can personally at- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I rise in test John is a consummate profes- open opposition to the nomination of and troubling views. He wrote that sional, and I believe he will be a tre- John Bush, nominated to serve a life- public financing of election campaigns mendous asset to the federal court of time appointment on the Sixth Circuit is ‘‘constitutionally dubious’’ and appeals.’’ Court of Appeals. ‘‘runs afoul of constitutional guaran- Her law firm colleague, Janet The Federal courts of appeal have a tees by forcing taxpayers to subsidize Jakubowicz, similarly explains why significant impact on the lives of many candidates’ political speech and con- Mr. Bush will do an outstanding job on Americans. Because the Supreme Court travention of those taxpayers’ First the Sixth Circuit. She states that he only reviews a limited number of cases Amendment rights.’’ ‘‘has shown himself to have both the each year, decisions by the circuit This is a view which is hard to under- legal ability and temperament to be an courts represent the final word on stand because it contradicts decades of outstanding judge.’’ thousands of legal matters that involve Supreme Court precedent. Mr. Bush, She writes it is precisely because she a host of important issues. seeking this opportunity to serve for is a ‘‘long time registered Democrat’’ The Senate has to take very seri- the rest of his life on a Federal court, that she can say ‘‘with extreme con- ously its obligation to consider can- has now questioned a Supreme Court fidence’’ that John Bush ‘‘approaches didates for these important courts. We precedent which has been on the books issues with an open mind and has al- have to make sure they have the quali- for years. ways been respectful of differing view- fications, the temperament, and the He gave a speech where, sadly, he points’’ and that he will make deci- judgment to serve for the rest of their made an anti-gay slur about the town sions on the bench ‘‘in the same man- lives. Based on Mr. Bush’s record and of Louisville, KY. He wrote blog posts ner, and follow the rule of law regard- his testimony before the Judiciary supporting the nomination of a voter less of his personal or political opin- Committee, I believe he falls short of suppression advocate Hans von ions.’’ this standard. Spakovsky to the Federal Election Sheryl Snyder, also from my home- Over the course of his legal career, Commission. In response to a written town, notes that he and Mr. Bush Mr. Bush has made dozens of provoca- question I sent to him, he refused to ‘‘come from different political parties tive comments, casting serious doubt disavow President Trump’s claim that and have different perspectives on on his temperament, his judgment, his 3 to 5 million people voted illegally in many political issues.’’ Mr. Snyder impartiality, and his ability to serve as 2016. He said it was ‘‘the subject of po- says that he is ‘‘a Member of the Amer- a fair and impartial judge. litical debate.’’ That assertion by the ican Civil Liberties Union, and not the Consider the following things that President has been rejected and dis- Federalist Society.’’ Nevertheless, he this nominee has said or done: credited by every objective person who has ‘‘every confidence that as a Court In 2008, Mr. Bush compared abortion has been challenged but not by Mr. of Appeals Judge, John will scru- to slavery, writing in an anonymous Bush, who seeks this lifetime appoint- pulously follow the law and apply blog, I might add, that ‘‘the two great- ment to the court. precedent.’’ He notes that Mr. Bush is est tragedies in our country—slavery Mr. Bush wrote blog posts that re- ‘‘well known . . . as an experienced, ca- and abortion—relied on similar rea- peatedly placed the terms global warm- pable, ethical litigator’’ and that ‘‘his soning and activist justices at the U.S. ing and climate change in quotes, in- knowledge of the law is unquestioned.’’ Supreme Court, first in the Dred Scott sinuating they did not exist. Praise for Mr. Bush is not confined to decision and later in Roe.’’ He described then-House Speaker those from the Commonwealth of Ken- Senator FEINSTEIN and I decided to PELOSI as ‘‘Mama Pelosi’’ and wrote tucky, however. Ted Boutrous, Jr. ask Mr. Bush to explain this statement that someone should ‘‘gag the House practices law in Los Angeles. Among at his hearing. He did not disavow the speaker.’’ other matters, Mr. Boutrous rep- comparison he made in this anonymous He posted articles from right wing resented the plaintiffs in their chal- blog. Here is what he said instead. He websites, speculating that former lenge to California’s Proposition 8. He claimed that he had referred to Roe v. President Barack Obama was born in has known John Bush for a quarter Wade as a tragedy ‘‘in the sense that it Kenya. century. He writes that ‘‘while we divided our country.’’ He wrote in a blog post during the come from different political parties I asked Mr. Bush to explain his logic, 2016 Republican National Convention, . . . I am certain John will make an ab- asking whether he would characterize ‘‘Time to roll with Trump.’’

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I urge my colleagues to op- mating Medicaid to give a tax break to At his hearing, Mr. Bush asked the pose his nomination. the wealthy—doesn’t solve any of the Judiciary Committee to trust that he Mr. President, I yield the floor. problems Republicans claim to be so could completely set aside everything I I suggest the absence of a quorum. worried about: high premiums, high have read into the RECORD this morn- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. COT- deductibles, bare counties. In fact, by ing; that he can walk away from his TON). The clerk will call the roll. most objective reports, it makes them personal views if he is confirmed to The bill clerk proceeded to call the worse. The CBO said that under each serve on the circuit court. Unfortu- roll. version of the Republican plan, pre- nately, he has given us little reason to Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, I ask miums would go up on many Ameri- trust that assurance. He has no judicial unanimous consent that the order for cans, deductibles and copays would go experience demonstrating that he the quorum call be rescinded. up, there would be even more bare could be impartial. He spent his entire The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without counties than there are today, and tens career in private practice. objection, it is so ordered. of millions would lose insurance. At his hearing before the Judiciary RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY LEADER Repealing the healthcare law without Committee, Mr. Bush was asked by The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- any replacement is even worse. It Senator TILLIS, a Republican Senator: nority leader is recognized. would cause our healthcare system to ‘‘Do you think that impartiality is an HEALTHCARE implode, creating chaos. Millions more aspiration or an absolute expectation?’’ Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, ac- would lose insurance, and for millions Mr. Bush responded: ‘‘It is an aspira- cording to the majority leader, there more than that coverage would be di- tion. I will do my best to be impar- will not be a vote on the motion to pro- minished, all of which is even worse tial.’’ ceed to the healthcare bill until next than under the Republican bill. In other words, Mr. Bush claims that week. In the time between now and I hope my colleagues will join with he will try to be impartial but that the then, my Republican friends have a us in working on these three nonideo- Senate shouldn’t expect that he will be choice to make about how they want to logical, practical problem solvers that completely successful. move forward on what looks like will will reduce premiums and make Here is what Senator TILLIS, my Re- be a failed vote. healthcare better for many, many publican colleague, then said in reply: Do they want to take the path of Americans. Again, many Republicans ‘‘I actually have a concern with some- President Trump, who yesterday said have spoken favorably of these ideas, one who thinks impartiality is an aspi- that he wanted our healthcare system and I hope we will go forward. ration. I think it is an expectation.’’ to fail, or do they want to work with The worry I have is that our Repub- I agree with Senator TILLIS. Democrats on legislation to improve lican colleagues follow the policies of I believe Mr. Bush’s failure to com- the law? It is that simple. President Trump. President Trump’s mit to impartiality disqualifies him We Democrats know the Affordable promise to let our healthcare system from this lifetime position. Care Act isn’t perfect, and we propose collapse is just mind-boggling. It is Mr. Bush’s views are far outside the specific legislation that could pass hard to believe he could say something judicial mainstream. He provided no right now to stabilize marketplaces like that. evidence that he could set aside his and lower premiums for Americans President Trump’s promise to let our views if confirmed. across the country. These proposals are healthcare system collapse is so, so I understand that Mr. Bush does specific, nonideological, and could pass wrong on three counts: It is a failure check many of the boxes we have seen quickly and make life better for mil- morally, it is a failure politically, and for recent nominees from this adminis- lions of Americans. A decent number of it is a remarkable failure of Presi- tration. Most important and absolutely Republican Governors and even Sen- dential leadership. essential to his nomination is the fact ators have said that these are the First, the President’s position is a that he is a longtime member of the kinds of proposals we need. moral failure. It is morally wrong to Federalist Society. Here they are: intentionally undermine the The Federalist Society describes First, we have proposed a bill by Sen- healthcare system in this country, itself as ‘‘a group of conservatives and ator SHAHEEN that would guarantee the using Americans as political pawns in a libertarians dedicated to reforming the premium reduction payments that in- cynical game. It is morally wrong to current legal order.’’ The Federalist surers say is the No. 1 thing we could play a political game with healthcare Society is funded by big money, right- do right now to stabilize the individual in this country. There is no religious wing interests like the Koch brothers, marketplace. teaching or moral precept that could the Chamber of Commerce, and the Ed Second, we have proposed a bill by advocate such a cynical ploy. Uihlein Family Foundation. This is the Senators CARPER and KAINE that would The President didn’t say that he group President Trump personally create a reinsurance program for the wanted the system to change in a way thanked for selecting his list of Su- individual health insurance market, to make it better. He said: I have lost, preme Court nominee finalists. So far again, aimed at stabilizing the market- and I am going to make things worse this year, every Trump judicial nomi- places. for everyone to show you that I should nee who has had a hearing before our Third, we have proposed a bill by have won. As I said, that is a moral Senate Judiciary Committee has been Senator MCCASKILL that would enable failure that none of our religious lead- a Federalist Society member. Coinci- any American living in a bare county— ers of any of the great religions would dence? I don’t think so. that is, a bare county that lacks health ever, ever accept, nor will the Amer- I urge my Republican colleagues not insurers—to purchase the same insur- ican people. to let the Federalist Society serve as ance we get here in Congress. Second, saying ‘‘I am not going to the selection committee—the secret All three of these would stabilize the own it’’ will not work politically. The handshake—to become a Federal judge markets and help to prevent premiums President is the President. He is in for life in the United States of Amer- from going up further and coverage charge. Americans look to him for ica. We want a Federal bench that wel- from decreasing. They address the ac- leadership. They know that Repub- comes independent and impartial tual issues in our healthcare system. I licans control both branches of Con- thinkers. Mr. Bush’s Federalist Society have mentioned they are not ideolog- gress and the White House. They know membership shouldn’t be his ticket to ical and exactly the kind of legislation they are in charge. the Federal bench. we could work on together. If our in- Earlier this year, the Kaiser Family In conclusion, this vote, when it tent is to make things better, this is Foundation found that two-thirds of comes to his nomination, is really not something we can come together on— Americans would blame President a close call. It is clear that Mr. Bush all three of these proposals. They ad- Trump and congressional Republicans has friends in high places, but he has dress the actual issues that we have for the future problems in our

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The buck stops with you, when it comes to something as near Alexander Fischer Paul and dear to Americans as healthcare— President Trump. Barrasso Flake Perdue God’s great gift to us, life itself. So if the procedural votes fail next Blunt Gardner Portman It just will not work to say that week, I sincerely hope that my Repub- Boozman Graham Risch lican friends here in Congress reject Burr Grassley Roberts Democrats are to blame. Believe me, Capito Hatch Rounds we are not going to stand idly by and the premise of the President to let our Cassidy Heller Rubio shrug our shoulders when American healthcare system collapse and hurt Cochran Hoeven Sasse people are suffering because the Presi- millions. Instead, I hope they work Collins Inhofe Scott with us in the areas I mentioned and Corker Isakson Shelby dent is sabotaging our healthcare sys- Cornyn Johnson Strange tem for political purposes. We are many others to do what is right for the Cotton Kennedy Sullivan going to point it out, and the spotlight American people. Crapo Lankford Thune Cruz Lee Tillis will be on those whom the American Mr. President, a brief word on the circuit court nominee on whom we will Daines McConnell Toomey people in November put in charge. Enzi Moran Wicker Elections do have consequences, and be voting for cloture soon. The nomi- Ernst Murkowski Young nee, Judge Bush, in my view, is not fit one of the consequences, Mr. President, NAYS—48 for the austere office of circuit court one of the consequences, Mr. Trump, is Baldwin Gillibrand Murray that you are in charge. You have to judge. He has made some extremely Bennet Harris Nelson make things better, not simply point troubling comments about the rights of Blumenthal Hassan Peters fingers and tweet. women and the rights of the LGBTQ Booker Heinrich Reed community. He has employed anti-gay Brown Heitkamp Sanders Finally, the President’s position is Cantwell Hirono Schatz an astonishing failure of Presidential slurs in his speeches and writings. He Cardin Kaine Schumer leadership. His own party has failed to has disparaged a woman’s right to Carper King Shaheen pass a bill—his own party, which con- choose, drawing an offensive and false Casey Klobuchar Stabenow Coons Leahy Tester trols both Houses of Congress, his own moral equivalency between choice and Cortez Masto Manchin Udall party, which has used special rules de- slavery. How can my Republican Donnelly Markey Van Hollen signed to exclude Democrats from the friends vote to elevate to the Sixth Cir- Duckworth McCaskill Warner cuit a man who has said things like Durbin Menendez Warren beginning. President Trump blames Feinstein Merkley Whitehouse Democrats and threatens to hold our this? Franken Murphy Wyden He clearly lacks the temperament re- Nation’s healthcare system hostage NOT VOTING—1 out of pique—out of pique. quired of a circuit court judge, and I The President was being petty; the urge all of my colleagues to vote no on McCain President was being small; the Presi- cloture and no on the nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this dent was not Presidential at all. The Thank you, Mr. President. vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 48. President would rather throw up his I yield the floor. The motion is agreed to. hands than roll up his sleeves and get CLOTURE MOTION The majority leader. to work. He would rather cast blame The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant ORDER OF PROCEDURE and point fingers than even try to work to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I with Democrats to make the Senate the pending cloture motion, ask unanimous consent that the Sen- healthcare system better. That is not which the clerk will state. ate recess from 1:45 p.m. until 4 p.m.; what Presidents do. It shows a tremen- The senior assistant legislative clerk further, that all time during morning dous lack of leadership. The American read as follows: business, recess, adjournment, and people want their President to lead. CLOTURE MOTION leader remarks count postcloture on The American people, when there is a We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- the nomination. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there problem, want the President to fix it. Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby The American people know that, when move to bring to a close debate on the nomi- objection? facing a defeatist President, you don’t nation of John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, Without objection, it is so ordered. just sit in the corner and pout and get to be United States Circuit Judge for the The Senator from Ohio. angry. You go on from there and try to Sixth Circuit. Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, today’s make things better, as I hope my col- Dan Sullivan, John Barrasso, John Cor- vote to move forward the President’s leagues on the other side of the aisle nyn, Orrin G. Hatch, Ron Johnson, nominee to join the Sixth Circuit will do. Some of them have indicated Chuck Grassley, Tom Cotton, Richard Court of Appeals is a new low. It is a Burr, James Lankford, Lamar Alex- new low that sets a dangerous standard they will. ander, John Kennedy, Cory Gardner, Let’s recall another President— James M. Inhofe, Michael B. Enzi, John for judges who have power to make President Truman. President Truman Thune, Todd Young, Mitch McConnell. critical decisions that impact the ev- famously said: ‘‘The buck stops here.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. By unan- eryday lives of the people we serve. He was admired for it. This President’s imous consent, the mandatory quorum John Bush has a clear record—think words, shirking responsibility and cast- call has been waived. about it. He is going to be a judge if ing blame, were exactly the opposite of The question is, Is it the sense of the this place moves forward tomorrow. President Truman’s. ‘‘The buck stops Senate that debate on the nomination John Bush has a clear record of pro- here’’ made President Truman look of John Kenneth Bush, of Kentucky, to moting bigotry and discrimination tall. President Trump’s blame game be United States Circuit Judge for the that have no place in our courts. We makes him look small and diminished, Sixth Circuit, shall be brought to a can’t let this nomination slide through and people will begin to totally realize close? this body. his lack of leadership, and respect for The yeas and nays are mandatory Mr. Bush advocated to the U.S. Su- him and the office will diminish. under the rule. preme Court that women should be The President should rise to the in- The clerk will call the roll. barred from attending our military in- credible responsibility of the office, not The senior assistant legislative clerk stitutions—in this case, Virginia Mili- quit and take the ball home every time called the roll. tary Institute. Think about that. There the game isn’t going the way he likes. Mr. CORNYN. The following Senator are people in this body who just voted The President of the United States, for is necessarily absent: the Senator from on the motion to proceed—a very small better or for worse, is responsible for Arizona (Mr. MCCAIN). majority that passed this—they are

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That wasn’t 1960. That acy theorists who pushed that con- was initially appealed to the Sixth Cir- wasn’t in the 1970s. That wasn’t even in spiracy theory. cuit in Cincinnati. Imagine if a man the 1980s. It was in the 1990s when he He has expressed hostility toward who boldly repeated homophobic slurs said that. Luckily, our Nation’s Su- women’s rights to make their own per- had heard the Obergefell appeal. Think preme Court disagreed with Bush’s ret- sonal, private healthcare decisions. In about that. He thinks it is very accept- rograde and sexist opinion by a vote of a 2005 public speech—again, not in 1965 able in public to make speeches and use 7 to 1. or 1975 or 1985, but in a 2005 public homophobic slurs, and he is now sitting But, alas, Bush wasn’t deterred. To speech, he cavalierly repeated a hateful on the court bench making decisions this day, he is still a member of an or- homophobic slur. I would repeat it, but about this. ganization that doesn’t allow women to I don’t think it is proper to use that Imagine if today an LGBT Ohioan or join. He has been a member of groups language on the floor of the Senate. I a Michigander or someone from Sen- that have a history of barring Jews and also don’t think it is proper to vote for ator MCCONNELL’s home State or Sen- African Americans. Maybe we see some a nominee to be a judge who feels cava- ator ALEXANDER’s home State of Ten- signs of that at the White House, but lierly that he can use that term. He nessee—if they faced this man, could they be confident that their case would we shouldn’t be affirming that on the said Speaker of the House NANCY be decided fairly and impartially and Senate floor. One of these groups actu- PELOSI should be gagged. He has at- that justice would be served? Could we ally changed its street address after tacked Senator TED CRUZ, our col- be confident that it would when we the city of Louisville renamed the league in this body. have a man who will stand up at an street where the front entrance sits for Everyone is entitled to free speech, event in a big city, the largest city in the boxing legend Muhammad Ali. obviously, even if they choose to do it Kentucky, and engage in homophobic Think about that. under a fake name. And Mr. Bush is en- slurs? Senator MCCONNELL himself resigned titled to his political opinions, no mat- I have heard from both African from that same organization because, ter how offensive. I, of course, defend Americans and Jewish Americans who his right to say whatever he wants. I according to the Lexington Herald- are absolutely outraged at this nomi- think others do too. But those opinions Leader, the majority leader said he nation, partly because he is unfit to ‘‘thought it was no longer appropriate have no place in a Federal court whose serve and partly because now, as Sen- to belong to a club that discriminated, job it is to interpret the law fairly and ator WHITEHOUSE, my friend from and my impression was that the club impartially. Rhode Island, who has one of the best Can Mr. Bush be trusted to put aside did.’’ But we are bringing to the floor a judicial minds in this body, has said, if his personal views when considering vote for a judge who still belongs. we confirm Bush, it is going to lower the law? Even according to his own Leader MCCONNELL went on to ref- the bar in the future to where it is OK words, he can’t. At Mr. Bush’s hearing, erence a commonly accepted Senate to engage in racist talk or homophobic standard that Federal judges should my friend from North Carolina, Sen- or misogynist talk; it is OK because not belong to discriminatory organiza- ator TILLIS, asked Mr. Bush if judicial Judge Bush did, and he is sitting on the tions, saying: ‘‘I thought if it was inap- impartiality is ‘‘an aspiration or an ab- Sixth Circuit, so why not bring some propriate for a federal judge to belong solute expectation.’’ Bush responded more forward? Is that the standard, to an all-white club, it certainly was that impartiality is an aspiration—so, that your votes today—the 51 Members something a United States Senator in other words, not an expectation. He of this body who voted for cloture—is shouldn’t do.’’ doesn’t think he needs to be an impar- that the standard you want to set for So I guess the logic here is that Sen- tial judge; he just needs to be able to the future? ators shouldn’t belong to a Whites-only say that he tried. Organizations with a history of fight- club, but Senators should vote for Fed- To administer the law fairly and im- ing for justice and equality have writ- eral judges who can belong to a Whites- partially is the No. 1 job of a judge. ten to me opposing this nomination, only club. The ability to do so is the most basic including the Human Rights Campaign, I agree with Senator MCCONNELL that qualification for the job. Judicial im- the NAACP Legal Defense and Edu- a Senator shouldn’t belong, but no Fed- partiality is a principle of democracy cational Fund, the National Council of eral judge should belong to a group and the backbone of our government. It Jewish Women, the Leadership Con- with a history of discrimination, espe- is the reason African Americans and ference, and on and on and on. cially a recent history of discrimina- women can vote, that segregation is We have a responsibility to hold tion. part of the past, and that marriage in- judges to the highest standard. The job Bush regularly contributed to a con- equality is part of the past. demands it. The people we serve—the servative blog using a fake name. I saw dozens of Democrats and Re- people whose lives can be forever There he advocated extreme political publicans last night at the Library of changed by the decisions these judges views on issues, including healthcare, Congress listen to the words of Taylor make—deserve it. We cannot allow the campaign finance, LGBT rights, cli- Branch, perhaps the most noted histo- bar to be lowered for what is consid- mate change—all critical issues that rian of the civil rights movement, in an ered acceptable behavior by members come before this court, the Sixth Cir- interview speaking to us about Dr. of the Federal bench because as this cuit serving Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, King having one foot in the Scriptures bar is lowered, the faith of citizens in and Tennessee. He even cited White su- and one foot in the Constitution as he the courts and in this body falls along premacist sources. We are going to advanced and advocated for civil with it. That is the tone we are setting. vote for this man? He even cited White rights. We know what that means for That is the precedent we are setting. supremacist sources that pushed the our country. Last night, I saw Repub- I am not a lawyer. A lot of my col- conspiracy theory that President licans and Democrats coming together leagues who voted for John Bush to be Obama was not born in the United and celebrating that. Then today on confirmed are lawyers. They under- States. the Senate floor, we are voting for stand what precedent means. They un- I know the President of the United somebody like Mr. Bush, who eschews derstand what political precedent States—the man who sits in the White all of those values we hold dear as a means in this body. I don’t think they House—also subscribed to those birther country. want that bar lowered because they theories, and only late in his campaign The courts are the reason that know that if we do, as I said, the faith did he say: Well, I do, in fact, believe women can now attend the Virginia of citizens in the courts and in this that the President was born in the Military Institute. It is the difference body falls along with it.

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In the meantime, he had to make per- the alternative might be but to accept The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. SUL- sonnel cuts and forgo investing in re- the outcome and then try to work to- LIVAN). The clerk will call the roll. sources that would strengthen our gether in the best interest of the Amer- The legislative clerk proceeded to cyber defenses, all because we couldn’t ican people, try to find those areas call the roll. get administrative positions filled at where we do agree—we don’t agree on Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I ask the Pentagon. The type of drastic ac- everything, but there are areas where unanimous consent that the order for tion this particular commander was we do agree—and to move forward and the quorum call be rescinded. forced to take is not unique. It is rep- make progress. That doesn’t seem to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without rehensible that anyone would play poli- happening today, and it is too bad. It is objection, it is so ordered. tics and delay for delay’s sake, espe- unfortunate. Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, we are cially when considering the nomina- To put this in perspective, there were grinding the wheels here in Wash- tion of a person who directly impacts only eight cloture votes of President ington, DC, in the Senate very slowly, the training and readiness of our Obama’s nominees by his first August too slowly, when it comes to con- troops. recess in 2008. For everybody’s concern, firming the President’s nominees, first Of the 197 nominations to agencies the term ‘‘cloture votes’’ basically to the Cabinet and now to the sub-Cab- made by the President so far, the Sen- means invoking all of the procedures to inet positions. ate has confirmed only 48. Addition- delay things and make it harder to When the American people elected ally, the Senate has confirmed only 2 confirm nominees. Only eight times President Trump on November 8, they of the 22 judicial nominations. This is was that used when President Obama knew they were electing not just one one reason the majority leader said was President. By the time we reach person but also his full executive that we are going to spend a couple the August recess this year, we will branch team, most certainly when it more weeks during the August recess have had over three times as many clo- comes to filling vital national security to be here, working to get our work ture votes; that is, unnecessary obsta- positions like those in the Department done. I have already heard from some cles placed in the way of timely con- of Defense. But because of unprece- of our Democratic colleagues saying: firmation of President Trump’s nomi- dented delay and obstruction from our Why would the majority leader make nees, making us jump through more Democratic colleagues, at the current that decision? I said: All you need to do hoops. It is delay for delay’s sake. I be- pace, it would take more than 11 years is look in the mirror and ask that ques- lieve this strategy—and it is a strat- to fully staff the executive branch—and tion of the Democratic leader, who is egy—is simply unconscionable and that leading this unprecedented effort in ob- to what end? Do our Democratic col- the time-consuming parliamentary structing and slow-walking these nomi- leagues object to the qualifications of procedures and slow-walking and need- nations. I suspect that they are going these nominees? Well, the answer is, by less gridlock advance no interest of the to come forward and say: Well, let’s and large, no. Most of these nominees American people. play nice now. Let’s make a deal. have sailed through the relevant com- I can only hope people will change in The Department of Justice, for exam- the way they approach this. Maybe if mittees, and some were even nomi- ple, has only 3 out of 19 nominations nated by President Obama, but that they hear from their constituents, confirmed. This is the Department of maybe if the stories are written about doesn’t do anything to expedite the Justice. The Department of Health and confirmation process. So I can only be it or people hear about it on the news, Human Services—by the way, we have they will call their elected representa- left to conclude that our Democratic been talking a lot about healthcare. friends are just trying to make it more tives and say: The election is over. Ac- Wouldn’t you think we need a full com- cept the outcome and try to work to- difficult for President Trump to do his plement of nominees confirmed there? job and, in the process, make it harder gether in the best interest of the Amer- But only 3 out of 11 have been con- ican people. I think that is what our for us in the Senate to do ours. firmed there. On Monday, we voted to end the fili- constituents expect of us. In November, when the people elected So this week we will press forward buster of Patrick Shanahan, the nomi- President Trump, they wanted him, nee for Deputy Defense Secretary at with two important nominations, John certainly by implication, to appoint a Bush to be U.S. circuit judge for the the Department of Defense. Thank- Cabinet of qualified individuals to help fully, we voted to confirm him, but he Sixth Circuit and David Bernhardt to guide our country and carry out the be Deputy Secretary of the Interior. was confirmed by a vote of 92 to 7, so tasks and policies of the administra- there wasn’t any good-faith disagree- These are two additional, highly quali- tion. I am left with the unfortunate fied individuals who are seriously need- ment about his qualifications. There conclusion that, really, what this is de- wasn’t any real doubt about whether he ed in their respective roles, but it signed to do is to not accept the ver- shouldn’t take a whole week to confirm would be confirmed, but our friends dict of the voters on November 8 but to across the aisle insisted on burning as three nominees. That is what it takes continue to obstruct this President and now, given the obstruction and foot- much time as possible, using every pro- the executive branch by any means cedural objection they could in order dragging on the other side. available in order to try to make his I would urge our colleagues to end to delay it. This is the same person job harder. The problem with that is it their political gamesmanship for the who passed out of the Armed Services hurts the American people. It wastes benefit of our country and for the Committee by unanimous voice vote, taxpayer money. It makes our country American people so we can move for- essentially by unanimous consent. and the world more dangerous, espe- ward doing the people’s business. Well, if there is one thing that is in- cially when his national security nomi- I yield the floor. dispensable in the Federal Govern- nees are not considered and not con- I suggest the absence of a quorum. ment, it is our national security. The firmed. So it really does represent, to The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Department of Defense has been facing my experience, an unprecedented un- BURR). The clerk will call the roll. a critical shortfall in leadership, which willingness to accept the outcome of The bill clerk proceeded to call the is dangerous to the Nation, especially the election, and it shows contempt, I roll. while we are engaged in such a vast believe, for the will of the American Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask array of conflicts around the world. We people when it came to the election on unanimous consent that the order for have seen only 6 of President Trump’s November 8. the quorum call be rescinded. 22 nominations confirmed, and by dras- It is easy to call this what it really The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tically delaying this process, our is. It is an unwillingness to accept the objection, it is so ordered.

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As great as the effort was about. Our Founders did not start out ple’’ than the secret 13 Senators meet- to hold them at bay—to give them the by writing ‘‘We the privileged.’’ They ing in the halls of this building and stiff arm and prevent them from weigh- did not call for a document or a form of particularly choosing a room that the ing in—they weighed in nonetheless. government for ‘‘We the powerful.’’ In- press would not be allowed into? They My office received well over 8,000 phone deed, they wanted to make clear that did not want to be seen entering the calls. Of those, they ran 84 to 1, saying the structure of the government they room or leaving the room. That is how stop this diabolical TrumpCare bill. I were founding would be very different secretive it was. That is how embar- also received a whole lot of constituent from those in Europe that functioned rassed they were about the possibility mail, with more than 25,000 people for the privileged and the powerful. of having the American people see weighing in from Oregon, back home. As President Lincoln summarized, we what they were crafting. Then they It ran 36 to 1. are a Nation of the people, by the peo- came forward with the Senate’s version With 84 to 1 and 36 to 1, when do you ple, and for the people. That is the vi- of the bill. see such opposition? sion. That is the vision that I have Now, of the House’s version, the Maybe we saw such opposition be- been coming to the floor and talking President of the United States of cause the people of the United States about for the last year and a half— America called it mean, and he called wanted to weigh in, knowing that only about the importance of a government it heartless, but the Senate’s version the powerful special interests were that responds to the issues that affect did not end up being much different meeting with the secret 13 to design the citizens across this country, that than the House’s version—the Senate’s this diabolical bill to rip healthcare listens to the people of this Nation. version that would proceed to throw from millions of Americans. Maybe It was President Jefferson who said more than 20 million people off of that is why so many American citizens that the mother principle of the United healthcare, as well, the Senate’s weighed in. Thank goodness they did States is that we have a government version that, through, maybe, the Con- weigh in. They filled our email boxes, within which each citizen has an equal gressional Budget Office’s analysis, and they overflowed our phone sys- voice. Admittedly, we had some deep would throw off 1 million fewer over 10 tems. They filled the streets often and flaws that had to be corrected in order years—22 million instead of 23 mil- went to our home States’ offices to say to reach that objective, but that vision lion—but 1 million more over the first that this matters, and it certainly did of each citizen’s having an equal voice year, that being 13 million rather than matter. was the only way that the government 12 million. It proceeded to constrain Has there ever been a bill in the his- would reflect the will of the people and basic Medicare—Medicare as it existed tory of the United States that did more make decisions that would reflect the before ObamaCare—in such a fashion damage to more people than the will of the people. Of course, it is hard that, over time, it would put a stran- TrumpCare bill that was proposed here to hold onto that vision because the glehold onto Medicaid. Therefore, it in the U.S. Senate? powerful and the privileged do not like was even meaner, if you will. It was One of the things that the citizens of that vision. They want a government even more heartless than the Senate’s the United States did was to weigh in that is of, by, and for the powerful and bill. with their stories with all of us—with the privileged, not of, by, and for the Then the secret 13 and its leadership all 100 Members of this Chamber. They people. said: We do not want to have the Amer- wanted to let us know how unexpect- The history of the United States is ican people see this, so we are not edly they had been affected by their one battle after another of decisions going to give the time in order to have having a child who had a sudden and that make a foundation for families to committee hearings on it. We are going dramatic illness or a car accident that thrive in the United States of America to keep it out of the healthcare com- had occurred or, suddenly, a family and decisions that raid the National mittee. We are going to keep it out of member who had been afflicted with Treasury for the benefit of the rich. We the Finance Committee because the ex- cancer or emphysema or leukemia or see that battle time and time and time perts will come, and the American peo- multiple sclerosis. The list went on and again, and we have seen it very re- ple will see just how terrible, how on and on—real people, real lives, real cently in this battle over healthcare. mean, how heartless this bill is. challenges, real ‘‘we the people’’ input. Today, I come to the floor to say that We had a zero, zero, zero process— I heard from Caroline in Portland, the people of the United States have zero days of committee examination, the mother of two young children who had an incredible victory—a resound- compared to 8 years earlier with the wrote to me, sharing her story of rais- ing victory—over those who were longest committee hearing and markup ing a child with special needs and the championing government by and for that lasted 5 weeks in the Health, Edu- help that the Oregon Health Plan had the privileged and the powerful. cation, Labor, and Pensions Com- been to her family—the Oregon Health It is really all about this bill, this mittee. We had the second longest Plan, Oregon’s version of Medicaid— TrumpCare bill, which originated in committee hearing and markup in Fi- and how terrified she was about not the House of Representatives. It pro- nance 8 years earlier, which was the being able to afford healthcare for her ceeded to throw millions off of insur- second longest in history. Again, the child under TrumpCare. ance—more than 20 million people off Senate’s leadership recently said: No I heard from Leslie, who contacted of insurance—in order to give tax exposure in the Finance Committee— me about his 31⁄2-year-old daughter Glo- breaks to the richest Americans. What zero days in the Finance Committee— ria, who suffers from a rare genetic did the House’s bill do? The House’s zero days in the HELP Committee, and condition that has led her to live with bill said that we will give to the 400 zero months for the Senators to go near constant seizures and cystic fibro- richest Americans $33 billion—not back and talk to their citizens and talk sis. She needs intensive, around-the- $33,000, not $33 million—and rip to their healthcare stakeholders about clock care, and she is able to get that healthcare away from millions of what this bill would mean. care because of a special Medicaid Americans in order to pay for those You know that something is wrong waiver that helps her parents afford it. kinds of tax breaks for the richest. In when you have a process that has di- With TrumpCare, she would have lost fact, just those tax breaks for the rich- verged so dramatically from ‘‘we the that waiver. est 400 Americans would have paid for people.’’ Instead, we had the secret 13 I heard from Jay in Eugene, who 700,000 Americans to have had Med- and the zero days of committee exam- reached out to share his story about icaid, which is basic healthcare insur- ination and the zero days in the Fi- his battle with leukemia and stage IV

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He has every family to thrive in America? amendment that was added as a so- been able to fight the battle with can- Shouldn’t we consider healthcare to be called improvement to the mean and cer and fight the battle with leukemia, a basic right, a basic service, that is meaner bill already crafted by the se- and he was able to do so because of the provided with a healthcare system in a cret 13—fake insurance. To make it insurance he had through ObamaCare— ‘‘we the people’’ nation, not a ‘‘we the worse, the fake insurance system through the Affordable Care Act. privileged’’ nation, where healthcare is means that the healthcare policies that Kerry from Corvallis wrote to me, only available to those who are rich cover essential benefits enter into a terrified about all of the members of enough to buy it? That is wealth care. death spiral. They become so expensive her family who would be uninsurable if That is not healthcare. It is a that people can’t afford them. So they they passed TrumpCare: her husband, healthcare system for ‘‘we the power- don’t buy them. As a result, only those because he had a blood clotting disease; ful’’ or for the powerful who write the who are already ill buy the policies, her son, who suffers from epilepsy; and laws that benefit themselves but leave and that makes the policies even more her 78-year-old mother, who has Alz- everyone else out in the cold. No, a ‘‘we expensive, and so even fewer buy them. heimer’s. the people’’ nation has a healthcare There it is—the Cruz amendment— That fear of being unable to access system suited to we the people, where fake insurance for the young and healthcare because of a preexisting we provide streets and we provide pub- healthy, and the destruction of insur- condition ran through story after story lic transportation and highways as ance with essential benefits for every- after story, but that is the system we part of the common infrastructure, one else, pricing it out of reach. In had in the United States of America where we provide free public schools so other words, it is like a bomb going off before we had the Affordable Care Act. that every child has a chance to thrive, in the healthcare system to destroy Then, there was a woman from Ash- and where we provide public healthcare healthcare both for the young and land who asked me not to share her so that every citizen can have the healthy and for the older and the sick name but wanted her story shared. I peace of mind that, if their loved one and those with preexisting conditions. will call her Katie. Katie is a single gets sick, they will get the care they So some experts weighed in on this mother who is currently battling can- need. and said how terrible that idea is. This cer—invasive breast cancer and malig- But we saw the opposite this year. is how destructive this is to the nant melanoma. This is what she wrote We saw the House bill that would have healthcare of Americans. Suddenly, to me: thrown 12 million people off of there weren’t the votes for the Cruz In simple terms, I will die without treat- healthcare within a year and 23 million fake insurance amendment, either. ment and the ongoing care that I have re- within 10 years. As for the President, So now what do we have before us? ceived so far through Oregon Health Plan. As weeks after he celebrated with his We have the repeal-and-run plan com- a single parent, I could work 24/7 until my champagne glasses and his leaders from ing to the floor of the Senate, repealing last breath and still my income would not af- the House and weeks after he cele- the exchanges; that is, the healthcare ford me basic healthcare if it were not for marketplace, where people can use sub- the Affordable Care Act. brated passage, someone told him what was in the bill, and the President said: sidies to be able to buy insurance, ena- Katie continued: Wow, that bill is mean and heartless. bling individuals who are struggling With a pre-existing condition I would not Then we came to the Senate, and the and working families—working fami- be insurable, left to suffer and even to suc- secret 13 met, and what did they craft? lies assembling a number of part-time cumb from my illness. Once, this was only a nightmare, but now it is a horrifying reality, A bill that was even meaner and more jobs, often minimum-wage jobs with no too surreal to comprehend. I cannot explain heartless. Instead of throwing 12 mil- benefits—to buy insurance on this mar- the deep heartache and frustration of the lion people off of healthcare in a single ketplace. thought of orphaning my son, all due to year, it threw 13 million people off in a By the way, this was the Republican dying from an illness that could have been single year, and over 10 years, essen- plan for healthcare: Let’s bring to- treated if I had been insured. tially the same number as the House. gether a marketplace where people can Stories like Katie’s and Caroline’s It wrote a Medicaid provision that over compare policies and can get subsidies and Gloria’s keep coming in, day after every subsequent year would have to be able to afford those policies. This day, email after email, phone call after made Medicaid less and less accessible was the Republican plan. It came from phone call—indeed, from individuals at to people who need it. a far-right Republican think tank. It my townhalls. The weekend before last, Well, that ran into a dead end. So the was championed by a Republican Gov- I held a lot of townhalls and a couple of Senate said: Let’s recraft something ernor. It was test-run at a State level special healthcare forums and a bunch that is better. And what did they do? by a Republican nominee who became of Main Street walks in Oregon. Five of They threw in the Cruz amendment. the nominee of the Republican Party those townhalls were in counties that What did the Cruz amendment do? It is for President of the United States of are very red, very Republican, and I fake insurance. It is a fake insurance America. Call it RomneyCare. Call it lost those counties in my reelection by amendment. the exchange. It was the Republican rates of probably 20 to 40 to 50 percent. Do you remember those days when plan. But at those townhalls, people came you would get advertisements for But my colleagues now say they out and said: Please stop TrumpCare. healthcare that said: Pay us $25 a don’t like their own plan, and they One out of three individuals in rural month, pay us $50 a month, and we will don’t like the expansion of Medicaid. Oregon, in Republican Oregon, are on give you a healthcare policy. Millions They don’t like the free preventive the Oregon Health Plan. They remem- of Americans bought those policies, conditions. They want to get rid of the ber that, not so long ago, all they had and they thought they had something possibility of your children staying on for a healthcare plan was to say a pray- valuable, until they became sick and your policy until age 26. They want to er each night and hope they didn’t get went to the doctor. Then they were get rid of the healthcare bill of rights sick the next day. They would say a told: This doesn’t cover your doctor’s that says that gender is no longer a prayer each night and hope they would visit, and it doesn’t cover your x-ray. preexisting condition and you can’t not be in an accident the next day. It doesn’t cover your MRI—that is for discriminate against women because That is all the healthcare they had. sure. It doesn’t cover the drugs you they happen to be women. They want Now they are able to get preventive need to treat this illness. It doesn’t to get rid of the protection you have care—preventive care for free. Now cover a specialist. It doesn’t cover hos- against policies that have an annual they are able to take their children in pital care. Oh, and you are pregnant? cap, which means, if you get seriously and get them inoculated. Now they How wonderful that you are going to hurt or seriously ill, you don’t get cov- know that, if a loved one in their fam- have a child, but your healthcare pol- ered. They want to get rid of the pro- ily becomes ill or injured, that loved icy—that fake insurance policy that tection you have that says there can’t

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To what pur- As for that whole set of consumer back in the 1920s, where the powerful pose? What mission is being fulfilled? protections—the healthcare bill of said: Let’s deregulate everything about Yes, more desks are on that side of the rights—my Republican colleagues want the banking system. Let’s turn it into aisle than this side of the aisle, but to bring this bill to the floor to destroy a wild casino, and everybody will make shouldn’t we be here to solve problems? that entire set of rights. Then, they a lot of money. Shouldn’t we work together to make say: After we have destroyed all of There was massive speculation. The our healthcare system better? this—destroyed the expansion of Med- stock market ran up like this, and then Buried deep within that mean and icaid, destroyed the funding for our it crashed. When it crashed, it de- meaner bill are a couple provisions healthcare clinics—somewhere down stroyed the finances of millions of that would make our healthcare sys- the road we might figure out a new American working families. It left mil- tem better. There is reinsurance, which way to provide healthcare—even lions of regular families homeless and enables a company to go into a new though they have had year after year destitute. My grandmother lived in a healthcare marketplace and be insured after year after year after year after boxcar because of this reckless pursuit against having a disproportionate year after year. Let’s count them all of more wealth and deregulation by the share of sick people. That makes a up, from the years when we crafted the powerful and the privileged. Thousands marketplace function. Remember, this ACA—with an incredible amount of Re- of banks across the country closed. was the Republican marketplace plan, publican input, by the way. There were More than 1 million families lost their and they have a provision deep in their more than 100 Republican amendments farms in the first 4 years as loans were that were adopted. All of those years bill that would make that marketplace called in. More than half of all Ameri- later, and now what we have is the ma- work better. cans were impoverished. Ninety per- jority party’s Republican plan to sim- The marketplace requires healthcare ply repeal all of these pieces that have cent of children in mining commu- companies to know how much they are given a healthcare bill of rights to nities were malnourished. All because going to get paid. Right now, that is in Americans, that have given struggling ‘‘we the privileged and powerful’’ want limbo because President Trump has Americans access to healthcare, and to crush ‘‘we the people.’’ held up the cost-sharing payments and saying: We are just going to wipe it all But ‘‘we the people’’ surged back. won’t commit to them, so nobody away and have people return to where They elected a government that estab- knows how to price their policies. He is we were before, where the only lished protection for depositors of ac- driving healthcare companies out of healthcare insurance they had was to counts in our banks, protection one county after another after another. say a prayer each night. through the Federal Deposit Insurance They are saying: We don’t know how to That is not acceptable in a ‘‘we the Corporation. They elected a govern- price our policies because we aren’t people’’ republic. I know that as citi- ment that said: Let’s regulate and cre- told how much we will be compensated. zens across the country weigh in, they ate honesty and integrity in the stock Well, there is a provision deep within are going to say, as they again fill our market—the Securities and Exchange that Republican bill that says: We are inboxes and ring up our phones and Commission—so it is a safe place to in- going to nail down the cost sharing. visit our offices, that this is not ac- vest. We can invest with confidence. There is another provision in that ceptable. It is not acceptable to make They created the Tennessee Valley Au- bill that says we should spend more to it impossible for an entrepreneur to thority to provide electricity and mod- take on the opioid epidemic. Let’s pull leave a big company and found their ernize the impoverished Tennessee Val- that out. company because they now have access ley region. They forged Social Security Let’s work together. Let’s take the to healthcare. That is a beautiful so that for the first time Americans cost-sharing block down and the rein- thing. We have launched small busi- could count on having some income surance proposal and the funding to nesses by the thousands and thousands when they retire. take on opiates and other drug addic- and thousands because people were able We had another ‘‘we the people’’ tion across the country, combine them, to get healthcare without being at a versus ‘‘we the powerful’’ battle: the and we will have something we can do large company—small businesses that civil rights movement. There were to make our current healthcare system used to have to just struggle to get any those who wanted to suppress oppor- better—and make it better as we work sort of coverage. tunity on the basis of race and on the en route to having a healthcare system There have been a lot of battles be- basis of ethnicity. But ‘‘we the people’’ where simply by virtue of being born tween we the people and we the power- came together and said: Here in Amer- an American, you have basic, afford- ful over the history of the United ica, it is going to be a land of oppor- able, quality healthcare. We are a ways States of America—this 241-year his- tunity for every single individual. No from that, from a Medicare for all or a tory. We have had those who wanted to matter your race, no matter your eth- Medicaid for all, but shouldn’t we as- suppress the ability of workers to orga- nicity, you get a chance to thrive here pire to have that kind of peace of mind nize and ask for a fair share of the in the United States of America. The rather than the complexity of the sys- wealth they were creating. They want- doors cannot be slammed in your face. tem we have now? ed to bust the union, but the union That incredible 1964 Civil Rights Act, At this moment, we have the oppor- worked not only to have better benefits forged right here in this Chamber tunity to set aside our partisanship and for the workers at the mine or at the where I am speaking at this very mo- make healthcare work better for our mill but to have better work cir- ment, was an incredible ‘‘we the peo- ‘‘we the people’’ Nation, and we should cumstances for all Americans—to have ple’’ moment. seize that moment. a 5-day workweek, to have an 8-hour But it is not a battle we have com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- workday, to have overtime paid at pletely won because still even today in ator from Hawaii. time and a half, to have safer working many States across our country doors Ms. HIRONO. Mr. President, today conditions, to end the exploitation of are legally being slammed in the face the Senate is considering the nomina- children in child labor sweatshops, and of our LGBTQ community. So tion of John K. Bush to the Sixth Cir- to have employer-based health cov- shouldn’t we come back together, pass cuit—someone who should have no erage. Again and again, workers orga- the Equality Act, and give every single place on the Federal bench. nizing in the workplace have fought American full opportunity in our coun- Mr. Bush is one of the most out- not only for benefits in that workplace try? spoken and blindly ideological judicial but for benefits for all working Ameri- Right now, as we come to the conclu- nominees I have seen in my time in the cans. sion of the healthcare battle between Senate. A longtime Republican Party

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But he does responsibility I do not take lightly. dignity of the office he aspires to hold. not have the right to be confirmed to There are so many troubling aspects On this blog, Mr. Bush hid behind a se- the Federal bench, and he doesn’t have of this nominee’s record—previous cret online identity to denigrate people the right to demand that we set aside statements, writings, legal views—they with crude language and to question the clear pattern of extremism evident should alarm every American, from his the very foundation of our country’s in his writings when considering his views on LGBTQ rights, race, and cam- legal system. Mr. Bush has been a lifetime appointment. paign finance reform, to his vision of champion of the racist birther con- There is no question that elections the environment and election laws. spiracy about President Obama. have consequences for who is appointed I would like to start with one aspect When asked about these posts during to be judges and Justices. That is part of his record that is especially impor- his hearing, Mr. Bush appeared to re- of our system. With a Republican tant to me as a woman, a mother, a gret that his posts presented problems President and a Republican majority in grandmother, and a U.S. Senator, and during his confirmation process and did the Senate, many deeply conservative that is what this nomination would not demonstrate any remorse for the nominees will be confirmed to the judi- mean for women. For nearly a decade, views he expressed in his blog. ciary. But the Senate cannot and must Bush has made countless inflam- In another post, Mr. Bush equated not become a rubberstamp for nomi- matory, offensive, and troubling com- abortion and slavery, calling them nees who do not demonstrate the abil- ments on a number of issues important ‘‘two of the greatest tragedies in Amer- ity to be fair and impartial in the cases to women. It is not possible to go ican history.’’ that come before them. through them all, and, frankly, most In Dred Scott, which is widely con- We are reminded every day why fair should not be repeated on the Senate sidered to be the worst decision in Su- and impartial judges are so important floor, but I do want to make clear what preme Court history, the Court held for our country and for our democracy. kind of nominee this is. that African Americans were property, Just last week, Judge Derrick Watson Bush has likened a woman’s constitu- not people, and that they were not en- from Hawaii tossed out the narrow lim- tionally protected right to choose to titled to citizenship under our Con- its the Trump administration placed on that of slavery, calling it one of the stitution. The American people re- who counts as close family when en- greatest tragedies in the history of our jected this holding in the Civil War and forcing the President’s discriminatory country. This harmful view is a pattern in the constitutional amendments Muslim ban. Judge Watson’s decision with Bush. In fact, he consistently uses passed in its aftermath. shows the importance of ensuring we anti-choice rhetoric, whether he is In contrast, the core holding of Roe, have Federal judges who understand writing about the right to privacy or as reaffirmed in Casey, is the law of the the rule of law and also have an appre- other case law. land and based on the Constitution’s ciation for the impact of the court’s de- On top of that, Bush has attacked es- protections for individuals to make in- cisions on ordinary Americans. sential health programs for women and timate and personal decisions. Nothing I have heard or read provides children. For example, he has called Comparing a constitutionally pro- any reassurance that the American the Maternal, Infant, and Early Child- tected right to slavery—a crime people can trust that Mr. Bush will put hood Home Visiting Program—which against humanity and one of the deep- his views aside to render fair and im- helps provide at-risk pregnant women est stains on the moral conscience of partial decisions. the resources they need to raise this country—is unconscionable. I I urge my colleagues to oppose his healthy children—wasteful. question how a judge holding this kind nomination. He has authored an amicus brief ad- of view would rule on any number of Mr. President, I yield the floor. vocating for the Virginia Military In- cases coming before him that force him The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- stitute to continue excluding women to confront his strongly held ideolog- ator from Washington. from admission, where he stated that ical beliefs. Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, at a there are ‘‘different developmental Mr. Bush made repeated attempts to time when millions of people nation- needs of women and men.’’ downplay these outrageous statements wide are speaking out and making ab- Most recently, on his Judiciary Com- and tried to convince us that he would solutely clear ‘‘no to more attacks on mittee questionnaire, he failed to dis- simply follow precedent. Saying ‘‘I will women’s health and women’s rights close memberships with various organi- follow precedent’’ should not shield and no to the kind of hate and division zations that do not admit women, as this extreme nominee from legitimate President Trump sowed on the cam- well as people of color. scrutiny of his ideology. paign trail,’’ it is unconscionable that I could go on and on, and any of these Should he be confirmed, Mr. Bush my Republican colleagues are moving alone would be enough for me to oppose will likely be presented with cases that now to confirm a circuit court nominee this nomination. There are a lot more. provide opportunities to push the who is so clearly anti-women, anti- Along with his views about women, we precedent envelope. This is particu- choice, and so clearly unqualified and have learned of a disturbing pattern of larly evident when examining Mr. unfit to serve on the bench. hostility toward the LGBTQ commu- Bush’s own writings. For example, in a Our Republican colleagues may think nity. 2008 blog post, he supported statements that no one is paying close attention to In several articles, Bush has praised made by the majority leader, whose this nomination, that perhaps they will court decisions that attack LGBTQ campaigns he supported, that judicial just slip this one through. They are rights. He has used anti-LGBTQ slurs appointments could preserve ‘‘the anti- wrong. Today I am here, along with in his personal speeches. He has pub- abortion agenda.’’ If confirmed, we many of my colleagues, to take a licly applauded statements made by have every reason to believe that Mr. stand, to make sure that families know candidates for office and government Bush will take every opportunity to just who President Trump is trying to officials that oppose marriage equality. pursue a radical, anti-woman, anti- fill our Nation’s court system with and When given an opportunity to ex- choice agenda. call on Republicans to reject this nom- plain any of these comments or pre- Statements like these raise serious ination of John Bush to the Sixth Cir- vious writings during his committee questions about whether litigants ap- cuit Court of Appeals. testimony, he was evasive and dodged pearing before potential circuit court I consider my decisions about wheth- questions, and he certainly did not judge Bush could trust in the fairness er to support judicial nominees to be apologize or clarify any of those com- that is the hallmark of our judicial among the most important and con- ments. system. sequential choices I make as a Senator. I don’t think I need to go any fur- Mr. Bush’s inability to understand Like Supreme Court Justices, circuit ther, but I hope it is becoming increas- why his past writings are such a big court judges have lifetime appoint- ingly clear that this is not a normal problem only deepens my concern ments. They set legal precedent. They nominee. This is someone who lacks about his nomination. As a private cit- decide on the majority of Federal the qualifications and character and

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Having seen as a Republican colleagues have referred to for women and the LGBTQ community. law clerk, as well as a practicing law- a letter of support for Mr. Bush from I will remind my Republican col- yer, the enormous impact and profound someone who is on the board of the leagues, we have joined together this importance of this position, I take no Kentucky Planned Parenthood affil- year to reject extreme nominees like job more seriously and regard no more iate. That letter in no way represents this before—Andrew Puzder and Mark steadfastly any responsibility that we the position of the organization as a Green. Those, by the way, were tem- have. whole. In fact, the president of Planned porary Cabinet positions. This is a life- Mr. Bush has previously stated that Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky time appointment. I hope we do the originalism was the ‘‘only principled has stated that Mr. Bush ‘‘lacks the right thing and reject this nomination. way’’ to interpret the Constitution. independence and temperament nec- Before I conclude, it is my under- When our ranking member, Senator essary for a Federal judgeship.’’ That’s standing that Senate Republicans may FEINSTEIN of California, then, very rea- the position of the President of attempt to misrepresent Bush’s harm- sonably, asked Mr. Bush if judges Planned Parenthood for Indiana and ful record on women. In case there is should always use originalism to inter- Kentucky: He ‘‘lacks the independence any confusion, I would like to read a pret the Constitution, his response was and temperament necessary for a fed- statement from Planned Parenthood of this: ‘‘My personal views on constitu- eral judgeship.’’ The issue of a woman’s Indiana and Kentucky on the Bush tional interpretation will be irrelevant right to make decisions about when she nomination: if I am fortunate enough to be con- becomes pregnant and whether she has Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Ken- firmed to the 6th circuit.’’ an abortion is a constitutionally guar- tucky calls on Sen. Mitch McConnell and With all due respect to Mr. Bush, I anteed, protected right of every Sen. Rand Paul to reject the nomination of could not disagree more strongly. Ask- woman, regardless of where she lives John Bush to the Sixth Circuit Court of Ap- ing judicial nominees about how they and what her background is and any peals. would approach the task of inter- other circumstances. She has that Bush has demonstrated that he is unquali- preting the law is extraordinarily rel- fied for this federal court in upholding funda- right. I need to know that any person I mental constitutional rights in his writings evant to this job. First, judges are not vote to confirm to the Federal bench comparing abortion and slavery, while ap- robots. They have views regarding how will approach cases involving reproduc- plauding statements that demonstrate a to interpret statutes and the Constitu- tive rights with the utmost care and record of hostility to women and LGBTQ in- tion. Applying those views is not in- respect for decades of hard-won prece- dividuals. consistent with judicial impartiality, dent. Sen. McConnell’s statements citing PPINK but, especially for a judge on the U.S. In coming years, judges will have to board members support on the Bush nomina- court of appeals, those views matter determine what constitutes an undue tion do not reflect the organizational posi- greatly. The American people have a tion of the Planned Parenthood affiliate in burden—and that is a term of law, Kentucky and Indiana and we urge the Sen- right to know what those views are for ‘‘undue burden’’—as States continue to ate to reject a nominee that lacks the inde- an appellate judge, who often cannot pass new laws that try to restrict wom- pendence and temperament necessary for a simply follow the letter or the exact en’s reproductive rights. They will federal judgeship. words of the Constitution or the Su- have to probe the boundaries of the Mr. President, I urge our Republican preme Court’s interpretation of it. Court’s Hobby Lobby decision on how colleagues to make the right choice: to There are all kinds of gaps that may be religious and reproductive freedoms reject this nominee and put in place a left and questions that may be unan- might conflict. These issues are far person in a court position that is a life- swered. Circuit court judges are rou- from easy, and the Supreme Court has time appointment, one who all Ameri- tinely asked to address constitutional spoken to them in many respects in- cans feel will represent them on the questions that the Supreme Court has completely or unclearly. bench. never addressed or has answered in- So when a nominee will not tell me I yield the floor. completely, and, sometimes, yes, incor- how he plans to approach constitu- I suggest the absence of a quorum. rectly. It changes its constitutional tional interpretation—even though his The PRESIDING OFFICER. The view because of a circuit court judge record strongly reflects a hostility to clerk will call the roll. who has the temerity to say that the reproductive rights—how can I evalu- The legislative clerk proceeded to Supreme Court either hasn’t spoken to ate? How am I to do my job when I call the roll. the issue or, perhaps, has spoken dec- don’t know how he is going to do his Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I ades ago, at a time when that interpre- job? How am I supposed to take seri- ask unanimous consent that the order tation of the constitutional law had ously his pledge to faithfully apply Roe for the quorum call be rescinded. relevance and correctness, but not now. v. Wade and related precedent? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without To do our job reviewing judicial All I have left in evaluating the Bush objection, it is so ordered. nominees of the President, we need to nomination is what he said outside the Mr. BLUMENTHAL. Mr. President, I know how Mr. Bush plans to do his job. confirmation process before he was am here to oppose the nomination of His refusal to answer causes me ex- nominated for this position. As many John Bush to the U.S. Court of Appeals traordinary concern, particularly be- of us know, Mr. Bush was a blogger, au- for the Sixth Circuit. cause, in light of his previous com- thoring hundreds of posts over several I have been a member of the Judici- ments, I have a pretty good idea how years under a pseudonym. I have read ary Committee since I was sworn in as he intends to continue to apply what his blog. In the words of one of my col- a U.S. Senator 6 years ago. I have par- he believes to be the original philos- leagues, I am not impressed. He once ticipated in dozens of confirmation ophy. It is one thing to say forth- wrote: hearings. Over time, I have become ac- rightly and honestly: ‘‘That’s my phi- The two greatest tragedies in our coun- customed to hearing nominees attempt losophy originally.’’ It is another to try—slavery and abortion—relied on similar to dodge our questions. I have rarely completely dodge the question. reasoning and activist justices at the U.S. come across a nominee who was as re- I am pleased to be on the floor today Supreme Court, first in the Dred Scott deci- luctant to respond to my questions as with one of my really great colleagues, sion, and later in Roe. John Bush, and I have rarely felt so un- Senator FRANKEN, who will speak after Never mind that this statement is sure and concerned about how a nomi- me, and to have followed two other ex- absurd on its face. Never mind that the nee would assume the responsibility of traordinarily distinguished Members of NAACP called it ‘‘offensive and dis- a Federal judgeship if confirmed. this body, Senators MURRAY and honest.’’ What concerns me at this mo- I should emphasize to my colleagues, HIRONO, to focus on these concerns re- ment is how this is the best statement as well as to the people of Connecticut, garding Mr. Bush’s approach to the of his views on the constitutionality of

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Really now, World Net Daily? of reproductive rights? the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, has Whether and how a nominee evalu- Then along with the question of how the dubious distinction of having anon- ates the credibility of a claim or a John Bush might act as a judge comes ymously written scores of blog posts source of information provides a win- the question of how the public per- that aren’t just offensive—which, be- dow into how he might approach the ceives him. When you search the inter- lieve me, they are—but that call into factual record in a case, for example. net for information about his nomina- question the nominee’s ability to be a That is what judges do. But Mr. Bush tion, here is what you find on his blog: fair and impartial arbiter of the law, couldn’t answer my question. Instead, a post suggesting that someone ‘‘gag which is the job of a judge, especially a he said: ‘‘As a blogger, I was finding the House Speaker,’’ referring to circuit court judge. In my view, the things that were in the news that were former House Speaker NANCY PELOSI, nominee’s lengthy record of inflam- of note, I thought.’’ In response to a not current House Speaker RYAN; two matory and intemperate writings written question I posed, Mr. Bush said posts suggesting that a reader of the stands as evidence that Mr. Bush falls that rather than perform original re- blog from Kenya must somehow be con- far short of the high standards that the search to support his claims, he instead nected to President Obama; a post ap- Senate should demand of nominees to ‘‘relied upon readily available sources plauding former Presidential candidate the Federal bench. on the internet.’’ That would be the Mike Huckabee’s statements that he Over the course of nearly 10 years, prestigious internet. Really? Really? believes ‘‘life begins at conception’’ Mr. Bush wrote under the pseudonym From a nominee for the circuit court? and ‘‘strongly disagrees’’ with ‘‘the ‘‘G. Morris.’’ He wrote under a pseu- This begs the question: How did Mr. idea of same-sex marriage’’; and a donym on a political blog operated by Bush find these articles? Does the whole collection, a menage of partisan his wife, where he published hundreds nominee consume a steady diet of and inflammatory language—to use of incendiary posts. disinformation and conspiracy theo- some euphemism for what can be found Let me be absolutely clear. Being po- ries? I asked him that question in writ- here. litically active or expressing political ing. Mr. Bush responded that he did not Reporters who covered this nomina- opinions is not a disqualifying char- remember how he came upon those tion have used words like ‘‘provoca- acteristic in a judicial nominee—at sources and that, in fact, aside from tive,’’ ‘‘controversial,’’ and ‘‘not nor- least, not in my view. But as I said dur- the articles he quoted, he did not recall mal.’’ This nomination is, indeed, not ing Mr. Bush’s hearing, it is important reading any articles from those normal. It is different and profound, for the Senate, in attempting to deter- sources, despite the fact that he linked not in a good way. The Courier-Jour- mine whether a nominee is qualified to to and quoted liberally from con- nal, Bush’s hometown newspaper, chose serve as a Federal judge, to assess that spiracy-minded websites many, many this headline for their coverage: nominee’s judgment as a judge—to as- times in his writings. ‘‘Trump’s judicial nominee from Louis- sess his or her judgement—and that is Despite Mr. Bush’s claims that he ville ducks questions about his con- what I would like the President and all can’t remember how it was that World troversial blog posts.’’ The article went our Members to consider. Net Daily found its way onto his com- on to quote lawyers describing his an- In the hundreds upon hundreds of puter screen and despite his claim that swers to Judiciary Committee mem- posts that Mr. Bush anonymously pub- he can’t recall how he discovered and bers as ‘‘laughable,’’ ‘‘absurd,’’ and lished on his wife’s blog, Mr. Bush did then later cited the writings of a ‘‘dishonest’’—all quotes. not demonstrate what any Member of birther conspiracy theorist, I suspect The Judiciary Committee heard from this body would characterize as good that in Mr. Bush’s case, the simplest 27 LGBT advocacy organizations and 14 judgment. It was far from it. During explanation is probably the right one. I reproductive rights groups, and they his hearing, I questioned the nominee suspect the reason Mr. Bush quoted told us, in no uncertain terms, ‘‘no’’ to about a series of posts in which he from sources like World Net Daily so this nominee. I agree with them. seemed to fixate on President Obama’s frequently is that Mr. Bush frequented Finally, Mr. Bush wants us to believe Kenyan heritage. In one post, Mr. Bush those sources, that he frequently read that his political views can be sepa- discussed an article that suggested a the material they published, and I sus- rated from his law practice or his pro- reporter was detained by the Kenyan pect he enjoyed it. That is just a sus- spective service on the court. When Government because he was inves- picion based on my judgment. asked why he cited unreliable news tigating ‘‘Barack Obama’s connections The fact that a man who anony- sources like World Net Daily in his in the country’’ and that authorities mously wrote inflammatory and offen- writings, he repeatedly shrugged off had locked up the reporter in order to sive blog posts and who consumed in- the question and declined answering, prevent him from publishing what he formation from sources that routinely saying political analysis is different discovered. The article Mr. Bush publish lies and racially insensitive from legal analysis. There is truth to quoted from and linked to was pub- material could be confirmed to a life- that point. Prior political activity is lished on World Net Daily, a website time appointment on one of the U.S. no disqualification, in and of itself, for known for peddling conspiracy theo- courts of appeals should shock the con- serving as a judge, but the importance ries, bogus claims, and White nation- science of each and every Member of of public confidence in the judiciary is alism. In fact, World Net Daily is wide- the Senate, no matter what your poli- profound. The confidence of people in ly known for trafficking in tics are. the fairness and impartiality of our birtherism—the widely debunked and I have served on the Judiciary Com- judges is profoundly important and racist belief that President Obama was mittee for 8 years, and during that necessary. The courts have no army. not born in this country. Nonetheless, time I have had the opportunity to They have no police force of their own. Mr. Bush presented the World Net evaluate countless judicial nominees. I Their rulings are credible and enforce- Daily article as fact. This is a guy who understand that each Senator has his able because of confidence in the fair- has been nominated to be a circuit or her own way of determining whether ness and objectivity of our judges. court judge calling a World Net Daily a nominee should be confirmed. Some Someone who is so clearly unquali- article fact. Senators prefer nominees who embrace fied, by virtue of his record, I cannot So during his confirmation hearing, I a judicial philosophy of originalism or support. I encourage my colleagues to asked Mr. Bush—and I asked him over strict constructionism, others reject join me in voting against Mr. Bush’s and over again—how he decided which that view. For some Senators, a nomi- nomination. sources to rely upon in his writings and nee’s view of the Second Amendment Thank you, Mr. President. how he determined a particular source or Roe v. Wade serves as a litmus test. I yield the floor. was credible. In my view, whether a Setting aside the usual yardsticks by The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- nominee is capable of discerning real which we measure judicial nominees, ator from Minnesota. news from fake news or blogs that traf- Mr. Bush should strike each and every

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They are disgraceful. the right thing by your employees and story, but for many businesses, the Please, I beg my colleagues, read growing into a profitable business. idea of an employee-owned transition these and say to yourself: Are these But in today’s economy, for so many is simply not on their radar. Despite writings the writings of a man—no people, the connection between today’s having been enshrined in the law by matter what his leanings are in terms hard work and tomorrow’s economic Congress in 1974, for many business of how constitutional law should be de- security isn’t always so clear. New en- owners and employees, the ESOP cided, what his philosophy is, whether trants to our workforce are increas- model is not well known or understood. conservative, progressive, or liberal— ingly unlikely to have a pension they Before an ESOP transition can take how we can confirm someone to the can rely on for retirement. We are also place, there can be months or some- circuit court, to a Federal judgeship seeing an entire generation of business times even years of preparation and for life, who writes anonymously these owners rapidly approaching retirement planning that have to take place. But awful, incendiary things, relying on after spending a lifetime building their it is clear—the more people who are sources that are known for spreading businesses. We have a younger genera- aware of their options for employee hatred and linking to them. I don’t tion of employees who are increasingly ownership, the more businesses that think we have been here before. I don’t disconnected from their employers and will decide this is the path they want think we have been here before. an older generation of entrepreneurs to take. I would beg my colleagues, before who are trying to figure out how to re- There is now bipartisan agreement you cast this vote—I believe you could tire without disrupting their successful that Congress can take steps to help not justify to your constituents, that businesses. businesses find the awareness and sup- you could not justify to your family— Actually, I see this as a unique op- port they need to make this a reality. please read these blog posts by this portunity to solve two problems at That is why I recently introduced bi- nominee and check your conscience— once. The employee ownership model, partisan legislation with the chairman not at the door, check it. This is one of including employee stock ownership of the Small Business Committee, Sen- those incredibly unusual circumstances plans—better known as ESOPs—allows ator RISCH. Our Small Business Em- where somebody comes before us who, I employees of a company to become ployee Ownership Promotion Enhance- believe, is uniquely unqualified for the partial owners. ESOP plans, which ment Act will increase awareness and job. often are created as heads of family- provide technical assistance for the Thank you. run small businesses look to retire, creation of ESOPs and other employee- create employee-owners who have a ownership models. We do this by em- f real stake in the company to which powering the business experts at RECESS they have dedicated their careers. For SCORE—the nonprofit small business The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under both management and employees, counseling organization—to provide in- the previous order, the Senate stands ESOPs mean that their goals are formation about employee ownership. in recess until 4 p.m. aligned—a growing, sustainable com- Many of these counselors themselves Thereupon, the Senate, at 1:55 p.m., pany that gives a shot at prosperity for participated in ESOPs and can speak to recessed until 4:02 p.m. and reassem- everyone, from the highest ranking their benefits and what it takes to bled when called to order by the Pre- employee, to midlevel managers, to the transition to this structure. front office staff. As a partner of the Small Business siding Officer (Mr. CORNYN). For both business owners and em- Administration, SCORE and their vol- f ployees, the proven benefits of the unteers are on the ground in commu- EXECUTIVE CALENDAR—Continued ESOP model are clear: Employee-own- nities across the country, and I believe ers have higher wages, more job sta- they will help create the next genera- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. bility, higher net worth, and larger re- tion of employee-owners. Increasing TILLIS). The Senator from Texas. tirement accounts than non-employee awareness of ESOPs is a vital first Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I sug- owners in similar companies. For en- step, and I am committed to finding gest the absence of a quorum. trepreneurs who want to see the com- new ways to provide resources to busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pany they built continue to thrive nesses and employees as they transi- clerk will call the roll. after they are gone, research has shown tion to employee ownership. But, for The senior assistant legislative clerk that businesses see their sales grow Michiganders who are looking to se- proceeded to call the roll. faster in the years following their con- cure their futures, building awareness Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I ask version to employee ownership. of the ESOP model can help make this unanimous consent that the order for The data is clear on what employee critical transition. the quorum call be rescinded. ownership means for a company’s bot- The Small Business Employee Owner- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tom line and for workers’ performance, ship Promotion Enhancement Act will GARDNER). Without objection, it is so but when I have the chance to visit em- help successful small business owners ordered. ployee-owned businesses, the benefits retire with the peace of mind that their SMALL BUSINESS EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP are as clear as day. legacies will be carried on by the em- PROMOTION ENHANCEMENT ACT Last summer, on the first day of my ployees they will have hired, mentored, Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, each motorcycle tour across Michigan, I vis- and developed over the years. It will Michigander I talk to has their own ited Sport Truck USA, an aftermarket help businesses invest in their employ- unique hopes and dreams, but some as- suspension and offroad distributor in ees and employees invest in their busi- pects of the American dream are truly Coldwater that makes world-class nesses. universal—financial security, the op- parts. Sport Truck USA wasn’t just When too many Americans feel as portunity for your children to grow and proud of their offered products, they though they are being left behind, em- prosper, and a dignified retirement. We were also proud of their achievement ployee ownership lifts up employees know there are almost limitless paths as an employee-owned business. I met a and gives them a real stake in their to achieve these shared goals. For my longtime front office employee who companies and the opportunity to pros- parents’ generation, this often meant a had a retirement account worth up- per and achieve their versions of the fair day’s pay for a day of hard work, a wards of $1 million. I met a warehouse American dream. good wage that grew steadily over worker who does as well. And they I suggest the absence of a quorum. time, and perhaps a pension that could were both very happy to show up for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The support a comfortable retirement, and work every day. When Sport Truck was clerk will call the roll.

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Mr. President, I come to himself do not suggest to me that he is that. They are out there. They are the floor to join my colleagues in op- capable of the fairness, the civility, alive and well, and the attacks will posing the nomination of John Bush to and the impartiality we expect. keep coming. While most inroads were serve on the Sixth Circuit Court of Ap- Mr. Bush owns the reputation he has made toward that goal during the peals. Mr. Bush’s record leaves me built for himself in many speeches, op- Obama administration, the environ- deeply concerned that he has not dem- eds, blogs, and newsletters. I heard mental extremists will continue to use onstrated the civility, the tempera- very little in the way of disavowing our court system and the media to en- ment, and the judgment that are the these prior statements at his confirma- sure that the war on fossil fuels con- most basic requirements to be a judge tion hearing, suggesting that he either tinues, putting American jobs and the on a U.S. Federal circuit court. stands by them, doesn’t see what is economy at risk. I also have some concerns with Mr. wrong with them, or simply doesn’t Back in Oklahoma—it is kind of Bush’s legal philosophy. At Mr. Bush’s care. I am not sure which is worse, but, funny—I have an established policy for confirmation hearing, I asked ques- to me, each of these is disqualifying. the last 20 years that every year, at the tions about his interpretation of due If my Republican colleagues have end of every week, I will either—if I process and the right to privacy. These reservations about this nominee put- don’t have to be in Afghanistan or constitutional rights protect the free- ting on the robe, sitting on a circuit someplace else—I am always back in doms that are the linchpin of our mod- court bench, and interpreting the law the State, never here. ern, diverse, and inclusive society. for years to come, I hope you will de- I have been in aviation for many They impact real people. liver that message with your vote on years so I get one of my airplanes and My concerns about Mr. Bush extend the floor. travel around the State and talk to far beyond disagreements about legal I haven’t shied away from supporting people—real people. People don’t un- philosophy. I worry more deeply about President Trump’s nominees when I be- derstand this because you don’t get his judgment and temperament. lieve they are fully qualified for the logical questions asked or responded to He has published statements that job—even when their politics have here in Washington. They will say, for demonstrate not just a lack of judg- sharply diverged from my own, but this example—and this happened early in ment and temperament but also a fun- case isn’t about partisan politics. The the Obama administration. They would damental lack of civility and decency. Senate should not be a rubberstamp for come up to me and say: Explain this to There are many examples which I nominees of any President of any polit- me, Senator INHOFE. We have a Presi- could read, but let me cite just a few. ical party. We must guard the balance dent who has a war on fossil fuels, try- He referred to the first female Speaker of power and the integrity of the Fed- ing to do away with fossil fuels. He of the House as ‘‘Mama Pelosi’’ and eral judiciary as an unbiased and fair- doesn’t like nuclear either. Yet nuclear said she should be gagged. He depicted minded institution. and fossil fuels, which is oil and gas, President Trump has more than 100 a threat that Obama supporters steal- account for 89 percent of the energy it judicial vacancies to fill. If we don’t ing a campaign sign would ‘‘find out takes to run this machine called demand any other standard of the what the Second Amendment is all America. So if he is successful, how do White House than this, this problem about.’’ He chose to repeat the use of a you run the machine called America? will extend beyond the nomination of well-known, anti-gay slur in a speech The answer is that you can’t. he gave. All of this was not while he Mr. Bush to this circuit court seat, and With the election of a Republican-led was in middle school or high school but the precious and vital reputation of our Congress and a Republican in the after he had been practicing law more Federal judiciary will be damaged as a White House, we should be working to- than 15 years. result. gether to address the concerns of the I pray we do not reach that outcome. There is much more I could cite— I yield the floor. industries that provide cheap, reliable some of it more offensive and more de- I suggest the absence of a quorum. fuel for American energy. Unfortu- rogatory—but I frankly think they The PRESIDING OFFICER. The nately, as what always seems to be the don’t expand upon my core argument. clerk will call the roll. case when we are in power, Republicans These are not the statements of The senior assistant legislative clerk can’t seem to get together and work someone fit to serve on a Federal cir- proceeded to call the roll. toward a common goal, dividing them- cuit court bench. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask selves over some of the issues. Don’t get me wrong. Mr. Bush has unanimous consent that the order for Healthcare is no better example. every right to put these views out into the quorum call be rescinded. But the threat against the industry the world. Even now, over in the Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without and fossil fuels should be a priority of ate office buildings, there are folks ex- objection, it is so ordered. all Republicans and Democrats, wheth- ercising their First Amendment rights, FOSSIL FUELS er or not they come from a State de- protesting and, in some cases, being ar- Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, some pendent on these resources for jobs, be- rested today, expressing strongly their really big things are happening right cause cheaper and more reliable energy feelings. I am sure some of them are now that are happening under the is an issue that affects all Americans, saying things that are forceful, vig- radar; people are not aware of them. helping them to get to work, to heat orous, even perhaps personally offen- One of them is the fact that the Obama their homes, and to cook their meals. sive to Members of the Senate as they war on fossil fuels is officially over now Yet we already have examples of Re- are protesting. and good things are happening. publicans not working together to de- The vote this body will take on the This coincides with a time when we feat threats to our energy sector. nomination of Mr. Bush isn’t about his have a shale revolution. We have a sit- We only had one CRA vote fail, and First Amendment rights, it is about uation where we are actually reviving that was the one on the BLM venting whether he is capable of conducting an industry that had been pushed for and flaring rule. It was held up by some himself in a civil way such that he can the last 8 years. Oil and gas accounts of the Republicans who want to expand give fair treatment to all litigants who for over 5 percent of the jobs in the en- a mandate they already have, and that come before his court. tire country and accounts for over $1 is the renewable fuels standard. It was Our vote isn’t about Mr. Bush’s own trillion in economic impact in the U.S. ultimately defeated by another Repub- constitutional rights of free expression; gross domestic product. lican. Now, the oil and gas industry it is about upholding all Americans’ In my State of Oklahoma, the indus- considered this to be one of the real constitutional rights to fair treatment try directly employs nearly 150,000 peo- key regulations that was imposed by

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We heard testimony we have accumulated all 47 of the regu- dicted—I am happy about that—which from people in the small-engine busi- lations this administration either is in always seems to be the case when the ness, such as outboard motors and the process of doing away with or has government starts messing with indus- those things, talking about how they already done away with, and these are try. are quite often sued and then have to the things putting people out of busi- None of this touches the effect the defend the thing because the damage ness. California waiver has on the fuel econ- was actually caused by the ethanol as So some good things are happening omy debate and the consumer market. opposed to the manufacturer. right now. We know that programs If California and the States that have Ethanol supporters claim the warn- were created at the time in our history followed had their way, liquid fuels ing labels on the pump are sufficient to when we were dependent on foreign oil would be phased out altogether and alert customers, but studies show con- or when our energy production at home consumer demand and prices wouldn’t sumers make fueling choices by price, was receding, and that all has changed. really matter. and they have ruined boats and small Some might not be old enough to re- Another way Congress has tried to engines, causing manufacturers and re- member. I am. manipulate the fuel market when the tailers to invest in a nationwide cam- Back in the early 1970s, OPEC in the energy future was uncertain is through paign to prevent misfueling. Middle East retaliated against us for the renewable fuels standards. This is Furthermore, the mandate is not liv- helping Israel against Egypt and Syria not a partisan issue because it is really ing up to its promises of advancing in the Yom Kippur invasion by impos- more of a geographical issue. People up biofuels. In fact, over the last 5 years, ing an oil embargo. This resulted in in the core area are very strongly sup- the EPA has had to lower the total re- long lines of cars at the pumps and in portive of the renewable fuels stand- newable volume requirements to rationing. It was pretty traumatic. In ards. Some other people are not. So it amounts below statutory requirements the late 1970s, unrest in the Middle is not a partisan thing, as most of the because advanced biofuels have not East again disrupted the oil market, things we talk about on the floor of the been developed in the capacity drafters once again causing shortages and Senate are. of the RFS had hoped, even with a prices to skyrocket. In 2005—and then expanded in 2007, mandate. To comply with the RFS, we There is the corporate average fuel despite my best efforts—the RFS was have become reliant on foreign imports economy, or CAFE, standards program, created to address decreased energy of soybeans and ethanol from South as we call them. The CAFE standards production at home and to decrease America to count toward the RFS—the program was created during this time carbon dioxide emissions. However, exact opposite of what the mandate of uncertainty in the oil and gas mar- with the shale revolution, our depend- was supposed to prevent in the first ket, when we were dependent on oil ency on foreign energy stopped. The place. from the Middle East. But the bleak fu- more we learn about corn ethanol, the Meanwhile, supporters of the RFS ture we were facing at that time didn’t more we know RFS has not been the want more. They want a waiver for happen. It wasn’t the end of the world environmental solution as sold to us. even higher ethanol levels in gas. Cur- In case we forgot—it has been a while as they said it was going to be. In fact, rently, gas with 15 percent ethanol or ago—Al Gore was the guy who invented just the opposite happened. The United higher can’t be sold during the hot ethanol. This was supposed to solve all States is no longer dependent on for- summer months because of its negative the problems out there, until Al Gore eign sources for oil and gas and is in effect on ambient air quality. Ethanol realized that the environmental com- the position to export our resources supporters want a waiver now so that munity, which motivated him to get and provide for better security for us E15 and higher can be sold year round. involved with this issue, said: No, that here. Right now, it can’t be sold during the is the worst thing in the world for the I was very proud of the President the hot summer months, for obvious rea- environment. So he had to back down. other day when he was in Poland and Land is increasingly set aside for the sons. With all the problems with RFS, he made a speech with Putin right production of corn to feed the mandate, we should not give them this waiver there. He talked about the fact that we and the more corn that is diverted to without addressing the larger issues are going to start exporting our oil and ethanol production, the less there is for with the program. Between CAFE and gas—and we are already doing it now— our food consumption and for ranchers RFS, the fuel industry has had its to some of these former satellite coun- who need corn to feed their livestock, hands full. But the war is being waged tries of the Soviet Union and other making the cost of our food rise. That on all fronts, and I will continue to countries where they want to import is another major issue nobody talks work to make sure that doesn’t hap- from us but Iran and Russia have had a about anymore. pen. lock on the exports and so they were Fuels with corn ethanol are less effi- There are no guarantees that the forced to be dependent on them. That cient than gasoline diesel by 27 per- next administration after President is not the case anymore. cent. So while consumers may pay less Trump will not return to the ‘‘regulate I would say, parenthetically, to any- at the pump than conventional fuel, to death’’ plans of the Obama adminis- body who believes this President was they are coming back to the pump tration. I am not talking about the war trying to cater to Putin at any time, more often, and the math works so on fossil fuels. We need to work to- that he stood up and said: We are going that it costs them more. gether to address the regulations that to be the ones exporting, instead of This also translates into more green- we were not able to address with the Russia, when their economy is depend- house gases being released into the at- CRA process. By the way, the CRA ent upon their exports. That is actu- mosphere to make up for the efficiency process, the Congressional Review Act ally happening right now. lost in using corn ethanol. Oklahomans process, is one of the two ways that The cost of cars went up, even though know this and demand for clear gas re- you can minimize or eliminate onerous that didn’t work. The CAFE standards mains high. regulations. It has been very effective. were by government officials who This is very common in Oklahoma. I The mandate was the only one that has thought they could force the public actually took this picture myself. Peo- not been successful. All the rest of the into smaller cars, more mileage, and ple know, No. 1, that it is bad for the CRAs have been successful. We went 20 all that, but that is not the way the environment; No. 2, it is not good for years, using it effectively once in 20 American people responded. The cost of mileage; and, No. 3, it destroys small years, and we have used it 47 times cars did go up $3,800 per vehicle from engines. So in Oklahoma, this is what now. So times have changed. their standards put together for 2016. you see in almost every community. We are going to work with our col- This was significant when it happened, They know the demand for clear gas— leagues to get as much as we can on but it didn’t change the behavior of the gas which doesn’t have any additives— any legislation that looks like it might American people. So any small benefit remains high in my State. Retailers in be moving both in my committee of ju- of new standards estimated at 0.007 de- Oklahoma continue to advertise it. risdiction and on the Senate floor. Any

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They are intended to How could any woman walking into his ergy sector should be addressed so we be run by men and women of sober con- courtroom believe she would get a fair don’t find ourselves in the situation of templation and scholarly reflection, hearing with his extreme anti-women hoping for favorable court rulings with the temperament to put aside views? again, which is what we relied on be- their own personal feelings and biases For that matter, Mr. Bush’s words fore. and consider the facts of the case be- and actions call into question whether There are many regulations that fore them in order to make the best he would abide by and uphold prece- threaten the availability of cheaper en- judgments possible; men and women dent that is far more recent; that is, ergy, and I will be pursuing any means committed to a full and fair judiciary— the rights of the LGBTQ community in available to address them. As for the a judiciary that respects our constitu- America. The Supreme Court declared waters of the United States rule, when tional rights. in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex we talk to the farmers and the ranch- I am sorry to say that the nominee couples enjoy the fundamental right to ers around the country and ask what for the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals marry, just like any other couple. Yet the major problems are, they say: It is does not meet those standards. This Mr. Bush has repeatedly demonstrated nothing found in the farm bill; it is the man is unfit to serve on the bench. As insensitivity and contempt for the overregulation by the EPA. Which one revealed by his own words in a series of rights of the LGBTQ community. regulation do they single out as being blog posts written under a pseudonym, In 2005, he gave a speech to a private the most serious one? It is the waters John Bush does not have the tempera- club in Louisville. He apparently want- of the United States. ment or the impartiality to sit on a ed to bond with his audience by saying In my State of Oklahoma, the Pan- court where jurists such as William something about the town of Louis- handle is a very arid area. If we change Howard Taft and many eminent others ville—something he found positive. So the jurisdiction from the States to the have sat. he chose to use a quote related to Hun- Federal Government, I am sure it will Mr. Bush himself acknowledged dur- ter Thompson, who described Louis- become some type of a serious problem ing his confirmation hearing that ville in a quote that uses a derogatory with all of the water that is not out ‘‘many of the blog posts used flippant term for gay men. In the piece, Thomp- there. We have the waters of the or intemperate language’’—something I son recites the words of a man named United States, the Clean Power Plan, believe is unbecoming of an individual Jimbo, who said to him over a glass of the EPA, and the BLM methane rules, nominated to sit on the Federal bench. double Old Fitz: ‘‘I come here every and fixing compliance issues with the But it wasn’t just flippant language. It year, and let me tell you one thing I’ve most recent NAAQ standards. wasn’t just intemperate language. He learned—this is no town to give people I will also be pursuing ways to amend wrote in an extreme rightwing, par- the impression you are some kind of. the RFS and CAFE programs—from re- tisan fashion. His confirmation would . . .’’ Fill in the derogatory word—the scinding the California waiver that threaten women’s rights and the rights pejorative for gay men. Of all the pos- drives CAFE issues and harmonizing of LGBTQ Americans. It would threat- sible quotes this individual could the EPA and DOT rulemaking to re- en Americans’ voting rights. It would choose to create a bond between him- forms of the RFS program, including threaten issue after issue, topic after self and his audience in Louisville, he requiring that any E15 or higher blend topic, of the rights embedded in our chooses to attack the LGBTQ commu- be tied to the commercial availability Constitution. nity. of cellulosic ethanol, or requiring that Let’s take a few moments to look at Now, he could have chosen any of a certain criteria be reached before an his words and his record. Let’s look number of quotes. A member of my E15 waiver is triggered. first at women’s rights and the ex- team did a very quick look. In mo- There are many ways in which I will treme views he has held on this issue. ments, they found a quote from the be looking to address the issues I have In 1993, he filed an amicus brief in a great frontiersman Daniel Boone, say- outlined here today, and I look forward Supreme Court appeal defending the ing: ‘‘Soon after, I returned home to to working with my colleagues to en- Virginia Military Institute’s policy of my family, with the determination to sure that not only is the environment not admitting women, stating that the bring them as soon as possible to live protected but that the entire fuel in- military-style atmosphere of the insti- in Kentucky, which I esteemed a sec- dustry is, as well, and that we have the tute ‘‘does not appear to be compatible ond paradise.’’ That would be a nice available fuel. with the somewhat different develop- thing to describe about Kentucky— The latest battle on fossil fuels was mental needs of most young women.’’ about connecting to your audience in won with the election of President He was basically indicating that young Louisville rather than describing the Trump, but the war is still being women cannot handle the same rigors characteristics of hatred and discrimi- waged. I will continue to defend that as men or serve in the same capacities nation. industry and any industry that em- as men—certainly a myth that has That is where this nominee comes ploys that number of people and pro- been shattered time and time again. He from—full of his vile opinions about vides cheap energy for Americans. is locked into an 1800s view of the women and about a great spectrum of Again, the question that I got back world. I know that my daughter, I people in our Nation. So much for op- in Oklahoma—where the real people know that her friends, I know that my portunity for all in the United States are, I might add—if the Obama admin- colleagues who serve in the Chamber of America. istration had been successful—and we certainly don’t believe that a woman is The following year, he coauthored a are dependent upon the very thing he incapable of serving in the same roles paper criticizing the Kentucky Su- was trying to do away with for 89 per- in which a man can serve. preme Court decision regarding the cent of the industry—how do we run There was a 2008 blog post Mr. Bush right to privacy, specifically focusing the machine called America? The an- wrote conflating a woman’s legal, con- on LGBTQ communities. swer is, we can’t. stitutional right to choose with slav- Then, a couple of years later, with With that, I yield the floor. ery. He wrote: the State Department updating the I suggest the absence of a quorum. Slavery and abortion rely on similar rea- passport applications, he ridiculed the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. LEE). soning and activist justices at the U.S. Su- effort to accommodate LGBTQ in one The clerk will call the roll. preme Court .... first in the Dred Scott de- of his posts. At a time when we should The senior assistant legislative clerk cision, and later in Roe. be continuing to push our country for- proceeded to call the roll. It is hard to imagine how an indi- ward toward ensuring that the commu- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask vidual takes the extraordinary human nity enjoys the full measure of equal- unanimous consent that the order for condition of slavery and the lack of ity they are entitled to in our Con- the quorum call be rescinded. freedom involved in that and compares stitution and under the 1964 Civil The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without it to a woman making decisions, with Rights Act, confirming John Bush to objection, it is so ordered. the advice of her own doctor, about her be a Federal judge would certainly Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, our own body. One is slavery, and one is walk back many of the gains so many Nation’s courts are supposed to be bas- freedom—clearly not the same thing. have made.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:33 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19JY6.028 S19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4077 Then there is his opinion of money in wing, pro-business conservatives. Mr. Federal court should abide by. Anyone politics. Our Constitution starts with Bush is not just a member of the ultra- who thinks it is OK to use anti-gay those beautiful three words, ‘‘We the conservative Federalist Society. He is slurs and to tell anti-LGBTQ jokes is People,’’ not ‘‘We the powerful who can the cofounder and 20-year president of disqualified to be a Federal judge, pe- spend billions of dollars in third-party the Louisville chapter. During his ca- riod. campaigns to have a megaphone the reer, he has earned a reputation for No Senator—Republican or Demo- size of a stadium sound system.’’ No. fighting for the big guys. For example, cratic—should be willing to confirm Jefferson said, for us to really secure Mr. Bush supports weakening our cam- such a man. Our courts have one duty: the will of the people, the individuals paign finance laws so giant corpora- to dispense equal justice under the law. have to have essentially an equal voice. tions and wealthy individuals can flood No one can have confidence that Mr. This individual who is before us our elections with unlimited contribu- Bush could fulfill such a task, and no today doesn’t like that whole concept tions and buy the officials they want. I Senator should be willing to give Mr. of equal voice. He doesn’t like the mis- believe Mr. Bush’s pro-corporate views Bush a seat on the court of appeals of sion statement of the Constitution of call his qualifications to the Federal the United States of America. the United States of America. He bench into question. I do not under- I yield the floor. wants government by and for the pow- stand how he can be fair and impartial I suggest the absence of a quorum. erful and the privileged and nothing when his billionaire buddies show up in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The less. Therefore, he should go and serve court. clerk will call the roll. in some foreign country that doesn’t My concern about Mr. Bush runs The legislative clerk proceeded to have a vision of government of, by, and much deeper. He has demonstrated a call the roll. for the people. He certainly doesn’t be- level of disrespect for other people that Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I long in our court system in the United flatly disqualifies him for a lifetime ask unanimous consent that the order States of America. appointment to the Federal bench. for the quorum call be rescinded. There is so much more that people Here is just a glimpse of what the man The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have described, including his writing in nominated to be a Federal judge has objection, it is so ordered. support of the ‘‘lock her up’’ chants at written and said in public: f last summer’s Republican convention, In a blog post, he called for then- his trafficking in birtherism, and more House Speaker NANCY PELOSI to be LEGISLATIVE SESSION and more. gagged. I will be vehemently opposing this In another blog post, Mr. Bush MORNING BUSINESS confirmation. I urge my colleagues to mocked policies that recognize same- do the same. Let’s fight for the vision. sex parents saying that ‘‘[i]t’s just like Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Let’s fight for the ‘‘We the People’’ the government to decide it needs to ask unanimous consent that the Sen- mission on which our Constitution was decide something like which parent is ate be in a period of morning business, founded and that we have the responsi- number one and which parent is num- with Senators permitted to speak bility to uphold. ber two.’’ therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- In a speech in Louisville, he repeated The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ator from Massachusetts. a quote from a late journalist saying: objection, it is so ordered. Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, so far ‘‘I come here every year, let me tell f this year President Trump and Senate you one thing I’ve learned—this is no REMOVAL OF NOMINATION Republicans have selected a long list of town to be giving people the impres- OBJECTION Wall Street insiders, corporate CEOs, sion you’re some kind of. . . .’’ He fin- lobbyists, and radical rightwing ished the quote with an anti-gay slur Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, on ideologues to run the Federal Govern- that begins with an ‘‘f.’’ June 20, 2017, I notified the majority ment, but the Republicans haven’t There it is: dismissive, demeaning, leader of my intent to object to any stopped there. They are also working and downright ugly. If that word unanimous consent request relating to to fill vacancies on the courts with the makes you furious, or if you believe the nomination of Steven A. Engel, of same kind of people—nominees who re- that term is hurtful, then think about the District of Columbia, to be the As- flect pro-corporate, radically conserv- what it means that this is the man sistant Attorney General for the U.S. ative views that will threaten the prin- President Trump has put forward to be Department of Justice Office of Legal ciple of equal justice under law. a Federal judge to sit in judgment on Counsel, until he adequately responded That is not coincidence. Powerful others. Whatever his other qualifica- to my questions regarding his views on rightwing groups have had their sights tions, Mr. Bush has aggressively and the OLC’s May 1, 2017, opinion, ‘‘Au- set on the courts for decades, and over conclusively disqualified himself to be thority of Individual Members of Con- the past 8 years they have launched a a judge. I think Mr. Bush knows that. gress to Conduct Oversight of the Exec- relentless campaign to capture our In his hearing before the Judiciary utive Branch.’’ courts. During the Obama administra- Committee, Mr. Bush was not keen to As I have previously noted, the opin- tion, a key part of their strategy was defend what he said. When asked about ion erroneously states that individual stopping fair, mainstream nominees those hateful statements, he ducked Members of Congress are not constitu- with diverse, professional backgrounds and dodged like a prize fighter. He tionally authorized to conduct over- from becoming judges. Our Federal played that old game we have seen be- sight. It creates a false distinction be- courts suffered the consequences. Va- fore—the ‘‘I promise to be a fair and tween oversight and what it calls non- cancies sat open for months. They sat impartial judge if I am confirmed’’ oversight requests. It relegates re- open for years, and cases piled up on game. He is selling, and I am not buy- quests from individual Members for in- the desks of overworked judges. ing. Mr. Bush should be embarrassed to formation from the executive branch to Now, with President Trump in the defend those statements. They are Freedom of Information Act requests. I White House and Senate Republicans shameful. have written a letter to the President are in control of the Senate, those pow- Senator MCCONNELL might defend requesting that the OLC opinion be re- erful interests see an unprecedented this man, calling those statements, as scinded. The executive branch should opportunity to reshape our courts in he did, ‘‘personal views about politics,’’ properly recognize that individual ways that will benefit billionaires and but I call them hateful views that dis- Members of Congress have a constitu- giant corporations for decades to come. qualify him for a lifetime appointment tional role in seeking information from Now they see their chance to stack the as a Federal judge. Yes, decent, reason- the executive branch and should work courts with radical, rightwing, pro-Big able people can disagree on policy, and to voluntarily accommodate those re- Business conservatives. decent, reasonable people can disagree quests. John Bush, President Trump’s nomi- on legal interpretation, but decent, My June 12, 2017, letter to Mr. Engel nee to sit on the Sixth Circuit Court of reasonable people should not disagree asked him several questions about the Appeals, is one of those radical, right- on basic norms that all judges in our opinion, including whether the opinion

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If not, ‘‘authorized’’ to seek information from the Department of Justice, I have not had why not? the executive branch, and what level of occasion to review all of the underlying Response: The Department of Justice has deference the executive branch should precedents that may bear upon the May 1, recognized that the accommodation process provide to individual Member requests. 2017 letter opinion. I agree that an OLC opin- ‘‘is an obligation of each branch to make a Mr. Engel promptly responded to my ion should candidly and fairly address all rel- principled effort to acknowledge and if pos- letter on June 23, 2017, and to a second evant legal sources, and there are judgment sible to meet, the legitimate needs of the other branch.’’ Opinion of the Attorney Gen- June 27, 2017, followup letter on July calls that must be made in determining what should be included, particularly with respect eral for the President, Assertion of Execu- 12, 2017. I ask unanimous consent that to letter opinions (which tend to be shorter tive Privilege in Response to a Congressional Mr. Engel’s responses be placed in the and less formal). With respect to the May 1, Subpoena, 5 Op. O.L.C. 27, 31 (1981). At the RECORD following my remarks. 2017 opinion, I do agree that Murphy v. Dep’t same time, the courts and others have dis- I also met with Mr. Engel in my of- of the Army, 613 F.2d 1151 (D.C. Cir. 1979), tinguished between official requests from fice on July 19, 2017, to further discuss which was cited in your June 7, 2017 letter to Committees and those from individual Mem- and clarify his views on the authority the President, may bear upon the issues ad- bers. See, e.g., Exxon v. FTC, 589 F.2d 582, 592–93 (D.C. Cir. 1978) (recognizing that the of individual Members to request infor- dressed in the May 1, 2017 opinion. I under- stand that in 1980, and again in 1984, the De- ‘‘principle is important that disclosure of in- mation from the executive branch. Mr. partment of Justice advised that, with re- formation can only be compelled by author- Engel’s responses, both in writing and spect to FOIA practices, the Murphy decision ity of Congress, its committees or sub- in person, indicate that he agrees each did not eliminate the legal distinction be- committees, not solely by individual mem- Member, whether or not a chairman of tween requests made by Committee Chair- bers . . .’’); Alissa M. Dolan et al., Cong. Re- a committee, is a constitutional officer men and those made by individual Members search Serv., RL 30240, Congressional Over- entitled to the respect and best efforts of Congress. In my opinion, it would have sight Manual 65 (Dec. 19, 2014) (‘‘[N]o judicial been useful for OLC’s letter opinion to ad- precedent has directly recognized an indi- of the executive branch to respond to vidual Member’s right, other than a com- his or her requests for information to dress the Department’s current under- standing of the Murphy decision in the con- mittee chair, to exercise the committee’s the extent permitted by law. He also text of congressional oversight. oversight authority without the permission agreed: No. 1, that the May 1, 2017, OLC 3. Do you believe that individual Members of a majority of the committee or its opinion on this topic failed to consider of Congress, who are not Chairmen of com- chair.’’). In my view, the Executive Branch adverse legal authority, specifically mittees, are ‘‘authorized’’ to seek informa- should seek to satisfy the legislative needs of Murphy v. Dep’t of the Army, 613 F.2d tion from the Executive Branch to inform Members to the extent practicable and con- 1151 (D.C. Cir. 1979); and No. 2, that, if their participation in the legislative powers sistent with the confidentiality obligations of Congress? Do you believe they are author- of the Executive Branch. confirmed, he would review the opin- ized by the Constitution? Why or why not? 7. Is a request from an individual, elected ion; and No. 3, consider whether a more Do you believe that they are authorized by Member of Congress entitled to any greater complete analysis of the issue is nec- Congress? Why or why not? weight than a FOIA request, given the Mem- essary. Response: The D.C. Circuit has recognized ber’s broad Constitutionally mandated legis- I am satisfied that Mr. Engel under- that each member of Congress has a ‘‘con- lative responsibilities? Why or why not? stands the obligation of all Members of stitutionally recognized status’’ that in- Response: In view of the constitutional re- sponsibilities of individual Members of Con- Congress to seek executive branch in- cludes a legitimate need ‘‘to request such in- formation from the executive agencies as gress, the Executive Branch may well pro- formation to carry out their constitu- will enable him to carry out the responsibil- vide information to Members that goes be- tional responsibilities and the obliga- ities of a legislator.’’ Murphy, 613 F.2d at yond the requirements of the FOIA statute, tion of the executive branch to respect 1157. I believe that individual Members are and the Executive Branch has the discretion that function and seek comity between ‘‘authorized’’ to seek such information in to provide information or documents even if the branches. Therefore, I agree a vote their roles as constitutional officers. The it would be exempt from mandatory public should be scheduled on his nomination, question whether Congress has separately disclosure under FOIA. I understand that the Executive Branch does not treat individual and I wish him the very best in his new authorized such requests would turn upon the rules of each House of Congress. In my Member requests as requests under FOIA, role. view, the Executive Branch should seek to and thus, the Executive Branch may provide There being no objection, the mate- satisfy the legislative interests reflected in more information about Executive Branch rial was ordered to be printed in the the information requests of individual Mem- programs than it provides to FOIA reques- RECORD, as follows: bers, to the extent practicable and con- tors, who are entitled to receive only docu- Washington, DC, June 23, 2017. sistent with the confidentiality obligations ments. I appreciate your attention to these impor- Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, of the Executive Branch, tant questions. Please let me know if I may Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. 4. In your experience, what percentage of be of any more assistance on these issues, or Senate, Washington, DC. congressional requests for information are answered by the Executive Branch on a vol- on any other matters in the future. DEAR CHAIRMAN GRASSLEY: I write in re- Sincerely, sponse to your June 12, 2017 letter con- untary basis? Response: In my experience at the Depart- STEVEN A. ENGEL. cerning the May 1, 2017 letter opinion of the ment of Justice, the Executive Branch seeks Office of Legal Counsel (‘‘OLC’’). I appreciate to answer the majority of congressional re- Washington, DC, July 12, 2017. your interest in ensuring that Members of quests for information on a voluntary basis. Hon. CHARLES E. GRASSLEY, Congress are able to obtain the information Congress rarely seeks the compulsory disclo- Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. necessary to fulfill their constitutional re- sure of information from a Department or Senate, Washington, DC. sponsibilities, as well as your attention to agency. DEAR CHAIRMAN GRASSLEY: I write in re- ensuring that OLC opinions provide candid, 5. In your view, what is an appropriate rea- sponse to your June 27, 2017 letter, which independent, and principled legal advice. If I son for withholding information requested continues our correspondence concerning the am confirmed as Assistant Attorney Gen- by an individual Member of Congress? May 1, 2017 letter opinion of the Office of eral, I will be committed to ensuring that Response: Traditionally, the Executive Legal Counsel (‘‘OLC’’). I understand your OLC complies with these principles. Branch has sought to provide Members of concerns with the legal opinion, as well as I provide here my responses to the seven Congress with requested information except with recent reports concerning Executive questions in your June 12 Letter. where there is a need to protect important Branch policies governing congressional 1. Are you familiar with the May 1, 2017 confidentiality interests, such as those in- oversight. Because I am currently in private OLC opinion? volving national security information; mate- practice, I had no role in drafting the May 1 Response: I am not currently at the De- rials that are protected by law (such as opinion, and I likewise have no familiarity partment of Justice, but I read the May 1, grand jury information, taxpayer informa- with the Administration’s internal policies 2017 opinion shortly after it was published. tion, or materials restricted from disclosure concerning congressional oversight requests. 2. In your view, does this opinion meet the by the Privacy Act); information the disclo- If I am confirmed as Assistant Attorney Gen- standards described in OLC guidance that re- sure of which might compromise open law eral for the Office of Legal Counsel, I will re- quire impartial analysis of competing au- enforcement or civil enforcement investiga- view the May 1 opinion and ensure that thorities or authorities that may challenge tions; presidential communications; or infor- OLC’s legal advice reflects my best judgment an opinion’s conclusions? If so, can you mation involving agencies’ predecisional de- of the law and established practice in this please point to the portion of the opinion liberative communications. area. which you believe fully discusses contrary 6. In your view, does the Executive Branch I provide here my responses to the six addi- authority or arguments for non-Chairmen’s have any Constitutional responsibility to re- tional questions raised in your letter.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:50 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G19JY6.025 S19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4079 1. You acknowledged that the OLC opinion bers have a ‘‘constitutionally recognized sta- tive Branch programs than it provides to did not examine key additional authorities tus’’ that includes a legitimate need ‘‘to re- FOIA requestors, who are entitled to receive which recognize the constitutional role of in- quest such information from the executive only documents.’’ However, in my experi- dividual Members to seek information from agencies as will enable him to carry out the ence, FOIA requestors with ready access to the Executive Branch. If confirmed, will you responsibilities of a legislator.’’ Murphy v. judicial review and experienced FOIA litiga- commit to a more careful study of this issue Dep’t of the Army, 613 F.2d 1151 (D.C. Cir. tors often get more information even than and other questions I have raised? 1979). This would be true, no matter whether Congressional Committees, let alone indi- Response: Yes. those requests are called ‘‘oversight’’ inquir- vidual Members. Unlike FOIA litigants, a 2. Will you commit to modifying this OLC ies or something else. If confirmed, I will Member must first convince an entire House opinion to be consistent with your own rec- consider these issues in connection with my of Congress to hold an executive branch offi- ognition that individual Members ‘‘are ‘au- review of the May 1 opinion. cial in contempt before obtaining judicial re- thorized’ to seek . . . information [from the 4. The Inspector General Empowerment view of an information request. Should the Executive Branch] in their roles as constitu- Act of 2016 explicitly authorizes any member Executive Branch strive to meet a higher tional officers?’’ If not, why not? of Congress upon request to obtain informa- standard for voluntary cooperation with Response: If I am confirmed, I will review tion related to Inspector General reports Congress, given its constitutional duties, the May 1 opinion and come to my best judg- that is not otherwise prohibited from public than merely disclosure of that which could ment of the law and established practice in disclosure. Do you agree that such requests be judicially mandated? If so, what would this area, including with respect to any fur- from individual Members are ‘‘oversight’’ re- you do to ensure that Executive Branch offi- ther guidance or clarifications to the May 1 quests? Why or why not? cials understand the Constitutional basis for opinion that may be appropriate. Response: I have not previously studied the 3. You note in your response to Question 3 the importance of voluntary cooperation referenced provision of the Inspector General with Congressional information requests? that ‘‘the Executive Branch should seek to Empowerment Act. As a general matter, if a satisfy the legislative interests reflected in Response: Yes, I agree that the measure of statute calls for the Executive Branch to the Executive Branch’s cooperation should the information requests of individual Mem- provide information in response to a request bers.’’ As I wrote in my June 7, 2017, letter to not be simply what could be judicially man- from a Member of Congress, then the Execu- dated. I believe that, in the interest and spir- the President, the May 1 OLC opinion draws tive Branch should respond—no matter a distinction between ‘‘oversight’’ and ‘‘non- it of comity, the Executive Branch should whether the Member’s request would be seek to satisfy the legislative needs of Mem- oversight’’ requests. I have never sent or characterized as ‘‘oversight’’ or something seen a letter requesting information for bers, as indicated by my prior response. That else—in a manner consistent with the De- may well include providing additional infor- ‘‘non-oversight’’ purposes, and I still do not partment’s other statutory and constitu- understand what it means. As you know, mation about Executive Branch programs tional obligations, including its law enforce- beyond what would be available to FOIA re- courts have recognized that ‘‘oversight’’ is ment, litigation, and national security re- inherent in the legislative power and just as questors. If confirmed, I will ensure that the sponsibilities. Office of Legal Counsel’s legal advice in this broad. As the Court recognized in McGrain v. 5. I asked in my June 12, 2017, letter wheth- area would be consistent with such prin- Daugherty, 273 U.S. 135 (1927): er the Executive Branch has any Constitu- ciples. A legislative body cannot legislate wisely tional responsibility to respond to individual or effectively in the absence of information I appreciate your interest in these impor- Members of Congress. You noted, as the OLC respecting the conditions which the legisla- tant questions. Please let me know if I may opinion notes, that requests from individual tion is intended to affect or change; and be of any more assistance on these issues or Members cannot be compelled. But I did not where the legislative body does not possess on any other matters in the future. ask whether individual Members have the the requisite information—which not infre- Sincerely, power to compel responses. They clearly do quently is true—recourse must be had to oth- STEVEN A. ENGEL. not. As you noted in your response to ques- ers who do possess it. f Id. at 175. This power of inquiry ‘‘encom- tion 4, ‘‘Congress rarely seeks the compul- passes inquiries concerning the administra- sory disclosure of information from a De- partment or agency.’’ Your experience HONORING CAPTAIN ROBERT tion of existing laws as well as proposed or ‘‘BOB’’ HOLTON possibly needed statutes.’’ Watkins v. United matches my own. As I noted in my June 7, States, 354 U.S. 178, 187 (1957). Congressional 2017 letter to the President, most responses Mr. TESTER. Mr. President, today I oversight encompasses a myriad of legisla- to requests for information—from Chairmen wish to honor the life of Air Force tive tools, processes, and purposes, and is not or not—are received voluntarily. I also be- Capt. Robert ‘‘Bob’’ Holton, a lifelong simply limited to investigations of waste, lieve it is important to remember that many of the relevant case precedents examining resident of Butte, MT, and an intrepid fraud, and abuse conducted by a Committee Vietnam veteran. Chairman. questions related to congressional oversight How exactly can a congressional inquiry be arise in a compulsory context. By virtue of To Bob’s family, on behalf of myself, distinguished on the basis of whether it is an the fact that most responses are voluntary, a my fellow Montanans, and my fellow ‘‘oversight’’ or a ‘‘non-oversight’’ inquiry, to court has never had occasion to consider Americans, I would like extend our borrow the language from the May 1 opinion? them. deepest gratitude for Bob’s service to More importantly, by what authority can What I want to understand is not whether this Nation. the Executive Branch purport to make such the Executive Branch will pay a legal pen- alty for refusing to answer individual Mem- Bob was born on April 8, 1941, in a determination absent explicit direction Butte, MT. He graduated from Butte from the Legislative Branch? ber requests, but whether such requests, Response: If confirmed, I will review the made as part of their wide-ranging Constitu- High School in 1959, a talented musi- distinction between ‘‘oversight’’ and ‘‘non- tional responsibilities, are due the best ef- cian who excelled at the saxophone, oversight’’ inquiries, as those terms are used forts of the Executive Branch given the na- clarinet, and piano. in the May 1 opinion. The May 1 opinion ap- ture of those responsibilities and the need Bob continued his education at the pears to draw a procedural distinction be- and desire for comity between the branches. University of Montana, where he tween information requests made by ‘‘a com- Do you agree? Is this what you mean by your earned his pilot’s license and served as mittee, subcommittee, or chairman exer- response: ‘‘In my view the Executive Branch cising delegated oversight authority’’ and should seek to satisfy the legislative needs of an outstanding military cadet with the those made by individual Members who are Members to the extent practicable’’? ROTC. Bob went on to marry his high not acting pursuant to explicit authorization Response: I agree that in the interest of school classmate, Diane Eck, in 1962, of the Standing Rules of the Senate or the comity, the Executive Branch should give and graduated with a business degree Rules of the House of Representatives. See due weight and sympathetic consideration to in 1965. Office of Legal Counsel, Letter Opinion for requests from individual Members of Con- Bob proudly served his country dur- the Counsel to the President, Authority of gress, even where the executive official is ing the Vietnam War, flying an F4 Individual Members of Congress to Conduct not faced with a legal penalty for refusing to Phantom as an interceptor alongside Oversight of the Executive Branch at 3 (May answer, and that is what I meant in my prior 1, 2017). In support, the May 1 opinion quotes response. his comrade Maj. William Campbell, a the Congressional Research Service’s Con- 6. I asked you whether an individual Mem- fighter-bomber. Their deployment took gressional Oversight Manual, which advises ber request was entitled to any greater them near the border of Laos and Viet- that when individual Members request agen- weight than a Freedom of Information Act nam, where their plane was downed in cy records ‘‘they are not acting pursuant to (FOIA) request. You responded that ‘‘the Ex- enemy fire on January 29, 1969. Congress’s constitutional authority to con- ecutive Branch may well provide informa- This disaster sparked a tragic mys- duct oversight and investigations.’’ Alissa M. tion to Members that goes beyond the re- tery for the Holton family, who have quirements of the FOIA’’ and that you be- Dolan et al., Cong. Research Serv., RL30240, been unable to find the site of the Congressional Oversight Manual 56 (Dec. 19, lieve ‘‘the Executive Branch does not treat 2014)). individual member requests as requests crash, nor fully confirm its outcome. As we have previously discussed, the D.C. under FOIA, and thus, the Executive Branch The circumstances gave them no clo- Circuit has recognized that individual Mem- may provide more information about Execu- sure and left Bob’s family in pain.

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The National Military Park in Pennsylvania and will in 2016, and the Harveysburg alumni 80- League of Families and the Air Force be touring the U.S. Capitol today. year award in 2016. have continually supported the Holton Shane’s commitment to his commu- Maynard and his beloved wife, Stella, family’s search for Bill, for which they nity and his love of our country and its were married for 71 years and had 4 are endlessly grateful. history gives me great hope for our fu- children, 8 grandchildren, and 10 great- Now, 48 years after the crash, Butte’s ture. I join Shane’s parents, Laurie- grandchildren. only Vietnam war Missing in Action Ann Gilbert and Christine Delande, in I would like to honor Maynard has been found. Bob’s remains have celebrating Shane on the occasion of Hagemeyer for his contributions to his been recovered and will finally be re- his 10th birthday.∑ community, his country, and his fam- ∑ turned to his home State. His life and f ily. light will be honored Saturday, July 22, f REMEMBERING MAYNARD F. in a ceremonial burial at the Sunset HAGEMEYER TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT Memorial Park. ZACHARY HODGES For Bob’s family, the actions by so ∑ Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today ∑ many have helped provide closure. On I wish to remember Maynard F. Mr. RUBIO. Mr. President, I would behalf of a grateful Nation, I want to Hagemeyer, a WWII veteran and Ohio like to highlight the outstanding ac- thank them for their hope and contin- business and civic leader. Mr. complishments of Lt. Zachary Hodges ued support for Bob and all of our vet- Hagemeyer passed away on July 16, at of Gainesville, FL. Four years ago, I erans who are missing in action. the age of 98, at his home on Wil- nominated this impressive young man Let us now take a moment to recog- mington Road in Clarksville; he died in to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy. I recently received a letter from nize the life of Capt. Robert Holton and the same room he was born in on No- Zachary letting me know that he has the legacy he left behind. We deeply vember 22, 1918. graduated from the U.S. Air Force appreciate his service to the American Maynard Hagemeyer attended Spring Academy—a major milestone that his people. Hill elementary school in a one-room family and friends should be very proud f schoolhouse and graduated from Massie Township High School in Harveysburg, of. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS OH in 1936. He attended the University Zachary also said he plans to attend of Cincinnati, studying business admin- medical school at the University of istration. He loved horses and, in his Florida and looks forward to serving TRIBUTE TO SHANE DELANDE youth, showed Percheron and Belgian our Nation as an Air Force physician. GILBERT horses throughout the U.S., and in 1940, I am very proud to have nominated ∑ Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, today I he traveled through the Panama Canal, Zachary, who has already accomplished wish to recognize Mr. Shane Delande transporting draft horses to Chile. so much at the age of 22. His enduring Gilbert, born July 16, 2007, and wish Drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941, commitment to his studies and his him a happy 10th birthday. A Granite Maynard served almost 5 years during country is a testament to his will to Stater from Merrimack, Shane pos- WWII, half in deployment overseas. He succeed and serve. I have no doubt he sesses a deep love for our country and attained the rank of captain and com- will inspire others around him to do its history. Shane recently was grad- manded a company in the 23rd replace- the same. I wish Zachary the best of luck and uated from Thorntons Ferry Elemen- ment battalion in North Africa, serving look forward to hearing of his contin- tary School, where he was an excellent under General George Patton. He also ued success; I am sure he has a very student in Mrs. DeFrancisco’s fourth served under General Mark Clark in bright future ahead. May God bless him grade class and enrolled in the school’s Italy. gifted and talented program. This fall, and all of the men and women who Maynard took over the family farm ∑ Shane will enter the fifth grade at in 1948 and operated various business serve our Nation in the Armed Forces. James Mastricola Upper Elementary ventures over the years. These included f School in Merrimack. an excavation business, a feed mill, an TRIBUTE TO MACI BURKE Shane is deeply engaged in his com- anhydrous ammonia and fertilizer busi- ∑ Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, today I munity. He is a member of his school’s ness, an egg business, and a recognize the hard work of my Com- Junior Lego League and is involved Standardbred racing and breeding busi- merce, Science, and Transportation with the For Inspiration and Recogni- ness he started in 1957 that still con- Committee intern Maci Burke. Maci tion of Science and Technology— tinues today. hails from Chamberlain, SD, and is a FIRST—Lego League, as well as ka- Active in the community, Maynard rising sophomore at the University of rate. was a member of the Clarksville Ma- Nebraska-Lincoln. Shane has, with tremendous strength sonic Lodge since 1940, the Scottish While interning on the Commerce of spirit, shouldered the responsibility Rite and Shrine since 1946, and he Committee, Maci assisted the Surface of fighting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma joined the Eastern Star in 1947 and Transportation Subcommittee. She is a and every day exhibits remarkable served as ‘‘Worthy Patron’’ in 1952 and dedicated worker who was committed bravery and courage. Shane is an ac- in 1962. to getting the most out of her intern- tive participant in the Greater Nahua Maynard was on the Warren County ship. I extend my sincere thanks and Relay for Life. For his 10th birthday, in Fair Board for 42 years and the Warren appreciation to Maci for all of the fine lieu of gifts, Shane asked that dona- County Veterans Commission for 20 work she did for the committee and tions be made instead to his Relay for years. He also served as a director of wish her continued success in the years Life team ‘‘Spuddie’s Against Cancer.’’ the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Associa- to come.∑ He raised $150 towards cancer research tion and was the first president of the and achieved his personal best by walk- Harness Horse Youth Foundation. f ing 10 miles. He stepped into public service after MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT Shane’s civic mindedness extends to the death of his father in 1948, com- Messages from the President of the all aspects of life. He is nicknamed. pleting the balance of his father’s term United States were communicated to ‘‘The Mayor’’ due to his gregariousness as Warren County commissioner. He the Senate by Ms. Ridgway, one of his and passion for helping others. A keen was also a member of the Warren Coun- secretaries. political observer and participant, ty School Board for 10 years and served f Shane spoke to many Presidential can- as a Washington township trustee for didates during New Hampshire’s most 32 years. EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED recent primary season and has ex- Maynard has been recognized many In executive session the Presiding Of- pressed interest in 1 day running for times over the years, including the ficer laid before the Senate messages

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:34 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY6.020 S19JYPT1 lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with SENATE July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S4081 from the President of the United MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE By Mr. PAUL (for himself and Mr. TESTER): States submitting sundry nominations At 10:01 a.m., a message from the S. 1578. A bill to streamline the application and withdrawals which were referred to House of Representatives, delivered by the appropriate committees. process for H–2A employers and for other Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, purposes; to the Committee on the Judici- (The messages received today are announced that the House has passed ary. printed at the end of the Senate pro- the following bills, in which it requests By Mr. ROUNDS (for himself and Mr. ceedings.) the concurrence of the Senate: KING): H.R. 806. An act to facilitate efficient S. 1579. A bill to amend the Consumer Fi- f State implementation of ground-level ozone nancial Protection Act of 2010 to establish standards, and for other purposes. advisory boards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE H.R. 2786. An act to amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and Urban Affairs. process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hy- By Mr. RUBIO (for himself, Mr. MENEN- dropower facility. DEZ, and Mr. MANCHIN): S. 1580. A bill to enhance the transparency, REPORT RELATIVE TO THE CON- H.R. 2828. An act to extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydro- improve the coordination, and intensify the TINUATION OF THE NATIONAL electric project. impact of assistance to support access to pri- EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO H.R. 3050. An act to amend the Energy Pol- mary and secondary education for displaced SIGNIFICANT TRANSNATIONAL icy and Conservation Act to provide Federal children and persons, including women and CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT financial assistance to States to implement, girls, and for other purposes; to the Com- WAS ESTABLISHED IN EXECU- review, and revise State energy security mittee on Foreign Relations. TIVE ORDER 13581 ON JULY 24, plans, and for other purposes. By Mrs. SHAHEEN: S. 1581. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 2011—PM 13 f enue Code of 1986 to allow a business credit The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- MEASURES REFERRED for gain from the sale of real property for use fore the Senate the following message The following bills were read the first as a manufactured home community, and for from the President of the United other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- and the second times by unanimous nance. States, together with an accompanying consent, and referred as indicated: report; which was referred to the Com- By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and H.R. 806. An act to facilitate efficient Mr. CARDIN): mittee on Banking, Housing, and State implementation of ground-level ozone S. 1582. A bill to establish the Frederick Urban Affairs: standards, and for other purposes; to the Douglass Bicentennial Commission; to the To the Congress of the United States: Committee on Environment and Public Committee on the Judiciary. Works. Section 202(d) of the National Emer- By Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. ENZI, H.R. 2786. An act to amend the Federal Mr. LEE, and Mr. STRANGE): gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides Power Act with respect to the criteria and S. 1583. A bill to limit the period of author- for the automatic termination of a na- process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hy- ization of new budget authority provided in tional emergency unless, within 90 dropower facility; to the Committee on En- appropriation Acts, to require analysis, ap- days of the anniversary date of its dec- ergy and Natural Resources. praisal, and evaluation of existing programs laration, the President publishes in the H.R. 2828. An act to extend the deadline for for which continued new budget authority is Federal Register and transmits to the commencement of construction of a hydro- proposed to be authorized by committees of electric project; to the Committee on Energy Congress, and for other purposes; to the Congress a notice stating that the and Natural Resources. emergency is to continue in effect be- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- H.R. 3050. An act to amend the Energy Pol- ernmental Affairs. yond the anniversary date. In accord- icy and Conservation Act to provide Federal By Mr. JOHNSON (for himself and Mrs. ance with this provision, I have sent to financial assistance to States to implement, MCCASKILL): the Federal Register for publication the review, and revise State energy security S. 1584. A bill to amend the Ethics in Gov- enclosed notice stating that the na- plans, and for other purposes; to the Com- ernment Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Judi- tional emergency with respect to sig- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. cial Conference of the United States to re- nificant transnational criminal organi- f dact sensitive information contained in fi- zations declared in Executive Order EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF nancial disclosure reports of judicial officers 13581 of July 24, 2011, is to continue in and employees, and for other purposes; to COMMITTEES the Committee on Homeland Security and effect beyond July 24, 2017. The following executive reports of Governmental Affairs. Significant transnational criminal nominations were submitted: By Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself, Mr. organizations continue to threaten the SCHUMER, Mr. LEAHY, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, safety of the United States and its citi- By Mr. ALEXANDER for the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. REED, zens through the scope and gravity of *Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, to be a Member Mr. NELSON, Mr. CARPER, Ms. STABE- their actions. Such organizations de- of the National Labor Relations Board for NOW, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. rive revenue through widespread illegal the term of five years expiring August 27, SANDERS, Mr. BROWN, Mr. CASEY, conduct and overwhelmingly dem- 2020. Mrs. MCCASKILL, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. TESTER, Mr. UDALL, Mrs. SHAHEEN, onstrate a blatant disregard for human *William J. Emanuel, of California, to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. life through acts of violence and abuse. GILLIBRAND, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. These organizations often facilitate Board for the term of five years expiring Au- gust 27, 2021. COONS, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. SCHATZ, and aggravate violent civil conflicts By Mr. JOHNSON for the Committee on Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. and increasingly facilitate the activi- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- HIRONO, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. KING, Mr. ties of other dangerous persons. As the fairs. KAINE, Ms. WARREN, Ms. HEITKAMP, sophistication of these organizations *David P. Pekoske, of Maryland, to be an Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. increases, they pose an increasing Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security. PETERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. HASSAN, Ms. HARRIS, threat to the United States. *Nomination was reported with rec- Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Ms. CANT- The activities of significant ommendation that it be confirmed sub- WELL): transnational criminal organizations ject to the nominee’s commitment to S. 1585. A bill to amend the Federal Elec- continue to pose an unusual and ex- respond to requests to appear and tes- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for ad- traordinary threat to the national se- tify before any duly constituted com- ditional disclosure requirements for corpora- curity, foreign policy, and economy of mittee of the Senate. tions, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes; to the the United States. Therefore, I have de- f termined that it is necessary to con- Committee on Rules and Administration. tinue the national emergency declared INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND By Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. JOINT RESOLUTIONS YOUNG): in Executive Order 13581 with respect S. 1586. A bill to require the Under Sec- to transnational criminal organiza- The following bills and joint resolu- retary for Oceans and Atmosphere to update tions. tions were introduced, read the first periodically the environmental sensitivity DONALD J. TRUMP. and second times by unanimous con- index products of the National Oceanic and THE WHITE HOUSE, July 19, 2017. sent, and referred as indicated: Atmospheric Administration for each coastal

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By Mr. CARDIN (for himself, Mr. Act of 1930 to ensure that merchandise S. 1113 BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. arriving through the mail shall be sub- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the BROWN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. COONS, Ms. ject to review by U.S. Customs and name of the Senator from New Mexico DUCKWORTH, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. Border Protection and to require the (Mr. UDALL) was added as a cosponsor FRANKEN, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. HIRONO, provision of advance electronic infor- of S. 1113, a bill to amend the Federal Mr. LEAHY, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. SAND- mation on shipments of mail to U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to en- ERS, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Ms. WARREN, sure the safety of cosmetics. Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. WYDEN): Customs and Border Protection and for S. 1588. A bill to secure Federal voting other purposes. S. 1146 rights of persons when released from incar- S. 382 At the request of Mrs. SHAHEEN, the ceration; to the Committee on the Judiciary. At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the name of the Senator from Nevada (Ms. By Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Mr. names of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. CORTEZ MASTO) was added as a cospon- CARDIN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Ms. STABE- SCHATZ) and the Senator from New sor of S. 1146, a bill to enhance the abil- NOW, Mr. BLUNT, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were added as ity of the Office of the National Om- Ms. COLLINS, Mr. GRASSLEY, Ms. KLO- cosponsors of S. 382, a bill to require budsman to assist small businesses in BUCHAR, Mr. CASEY, Mr. FRANKEN, meeting regulatory requirements and Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. CRAPO, Mr. THUNE, the Secretary of Health and Human Mr. TESTER, Mr. BROWN, Mr. RISCH, Services to develop a voluntary reg- develop outreach initiatives to pro- Mr. MORAN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. ISAK- istry to collect data on cancer inci- mote awareness of the services the Of- SON, Ms. BALDWIN, and Mr. PETERS): dence among firefighters. fice of the National Ombudsman pro- S. 1589. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- S. 720 vides, and for other purposes. enue Code of 1986 and the Small Business Act At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the S. 1182 to expand the availability of employee stock names of the Senator from North Caro- At the request of Mr. YOUNG, the ownership plans in S corporations, and for names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. other purposes; to the Committee on Fi- lina (Mr. TILLIS) and the Senator from nance. Arkansas (Mr. COTTON) were added as PORTMAN) and the Senator from New By Mr. SANDERS: cosponsors of S. 720, a bill to amend the York (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) were added as S. 1590. A bill to provide for youth jobs, and Export Administration Act of 1979 to cosponsors of S. 1182, a bill to require for other purposes; to the Committee on include in the prohibitions on boycotts the Secretary of the Treasury to mint Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. against allies of the United States boy- commemorative coins in recognition of By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and cotts fostered by international govern- the 100th anniversary of The American Mr. TOOMEY): mental organizations against Israel Legion. S. 1591. A bill to impose sanctions with re- S. 1238 spect to the Democratic People’s Republic of and to direct the Export-Import Bank Korea, and for other purposes; to the Com- of the United States to oppose boycotts At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- against Israel, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. fairs. S. 910 BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. f At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the 1238, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- name of the Senator from Colorado enue Code of 1986 to increase and make SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND (Mr. BENNET) was added as a cosponsor permanent the exclusion for benefits SENATE RESOLUTIONS of S. 910, a bill to prohibit discrimina- provided to volunteer firefighters and The following concurrent resolutions tion against individuals with disabil- emergency medical responders. and Senate resolutions were read, and ities who need long-term services and S. 1312 referred (or acted upon), as indicated: supports, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the By Mr. KING (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, S. 916 name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. At the request of Mr. BENNET, the CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HAS- name of the Senator from North Da- 1312, a bill to prioritize the fight SAN, Mr. REED, and Mr. MARKEY): kota (Ms. HEITKAMP) was added as a co- against human trafficking in the S. Res. 221. A resolution designating Sep- sponsor of S. 916, a bill to amend the United States. tember 25, 2017, as ‘‘National Lobster Day’’ ; to the Committee on the Judiciary. Controlled Substances Act with regard S. 1455 By Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. to the provision of emergency medical At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the BURR, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. services. name of the Senator from Minnesota WYDEN, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. S. 926 (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- COLLINS, Mr. KING, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the sor of S. 1455, a bill to amend the MANCHIN, Mr. LANKFORD, Ms. HARRIS, name of the Senator from California United States Energy Storage Com- Mr. COTTON, and Mr. CORNYN): (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- petitiveness Act of 2007 to direct the S. Res. 222. A resolution designating July 26, 2017, as ‘‘United States Intelligence Pro- sponsor of S. 926, a bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to establish new fessionals Day’’ ; to the Committee on the Global War on Terror Memorial Foun- goals for the Department of Energy re- Judiciary. dation to establish the National Global lating to energy storage and to carry By Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mrs. FEIN- War on Terrorism Memorial as a com- out certain demonstration projects re- STEIN, and Mr. GARDNER): memorative work in the District of Co- lating to energy storage. S. Res. 223. A resolution honoring the life lumbia, and for other purposes. S. 1507 and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast S. 1024 At the request of Mr. REED, the name commitment to the protection of human At the request of Mr. ISAKSON, the of the Senator from Massachusetts rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government account- name of the Senator from Mississippi (Ms. WARREN) was added as a cosponsor ability, and peaceful change in the People’s (Mr. WICKER) was added as a cosponsor of S. 1507, a bill to amend the National Republic of China; to the Committee on For- of S. 1024, a bill to amend title 38, Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow eign Relations. United States Code, to reform the the Administrator of the Federal By Mr. DURBIN (for himself, Mr. NEL- rights and processes relating to appeals Emergency Management Agency to SON, Mr. RUBIO, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. of decisions regarding claims for bene- provide capitalization grants to States CRUZ, and Mr. MERKLEY): fits under the laws administered by the to establish revolving funds to provide S. Res. 224. A resolution recognizing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for funding assistance to reduce flood 5th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his leg- other purposes. risks, and for other purposes. acy and commitment to democratic values S. 1050 S. 1514 and principles; to the Committee on Foreign At the request of Mr. COCHRAN, the At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Relations. name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. name of the Senator from Oklahoma

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As an entrepreneur, he in- of a canning process; At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the vested in several enterprises, especially Whereas lobster has become a culinary names of the Senator from Mississippi those that would benefit the African- icon, with the lobster roll featured at the (Mr. COCHRAN) and the Senator from American community. These included 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach- Alabama (Mr. SHELBY) were added as low-income housing developments in side lobster boils and also revered as a deli- cosponsors of S.J. Res. 17, a joint reso- his old neighborhood in Fells Point (named Douglass Place) and at High- cacy at fine dining restaurants: Now, there- lution approving the discontinuation of fore, be it the process for consideration and auto- land Beach, a summer resort commu- Resolved, That the Senate— matic implementation of the annual nity outside of Annapolis popular with (1) designates September 25, 2017, as ‘‘Na- proposal of the Independent Medicare African Americans outside of Annap- tional Lobster Day’’; and Advisory Board under section 1899A of olis. (2) encourages the people of the United the Social Security Act. Two hundred years after Douglass’ States to observe the day with appropriate birth is a fitting time to reflect upon ceremonies and activities. S. CON. RES. 7 his work and achievements and pay f At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the tribute to a man who fought for his name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. freedom and justice for all. He stated: SENATE RESOLUTION 222—DESIG- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. ‘‘We have to do with the past only as NATING JULY 26, 2017, AS Con. Res. 7, a concurrent resolution ex- we can make it useful to the present ‘‘UNITED STATES INTELLIGENCE pressing the sense of Congress that tax- and the future.’’ PROFESSIONALS DAY’’ exempt fraternal benefit societies have In that spirit, it will be important to Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. BURR, historically provided and continue to honor this man and explore how his Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. WYDEN, provide critical benefits to the people legacy can help guide the future of our Mr. RUBIO, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. COLLINS, and communities of the United States. Country. As Douglass stated, ‘‘The life Mr. KING, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. f of the Nation is secure only while the LANKFORD, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. COTTON, Nation is honest, truthful and vir- and Mr. CORNYN) submitted the fol- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED tuous’’. lowing resolution; which was referred BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS f to the Committee on the Judiciary: By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for him- S. RES. 222 self and Mr. CARDIN): SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Whereas on July 26, 1908, Attorney General S. 1582. A bill to establish the Fred- Charles Bonaparte ordered newly-hired Fed- erick Douglass Bicentennial Commis- SENATE RESOLUTION 221—DESIG- eral investigators to report to the Office of sion; to the Committee on the Judici- NATING SEPTEMBER 25, 2017, AS the Chief Examiner of the Department of ary. ‘‘NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY’’ Justice, which subsequently was renamed Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. President, I the Federal Bureau of Investigation; rise to join my colleague and friend, Mr. KING (for himself, Ms. COLLINS, Whereas on July 26, 1947, President Tru- Congresswoman ELEANOR HOLMES NOR- Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. man signed the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.), creating the Depart- TON, in introducing legislation that BLUMENTHAL, Mr. MURPHY, Ms. HAS- SAN, Mr. REED, and Mr. MARKEY) sub- ment of Defense, the National Security would establish a Bicentennial Com- Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, mission to honor Frederick Douglass in mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thereby laying 2018. Douglass was an extraordinary in- the foundation for today’s intelligence com- dividual who was enslaved at birth in Judiciary: munity; Talbot County, Maryland. S. RES. 221 Whereas the National Security Act of 1947, At a young age, Douglass learned to Whereas the American lobster is recog- which appears in title 50 of the United States read and write. In 1838 he escaped from nized around the world as a prized and fla- Code, governs the definition, composition, Maryland and moved to New York. vorful culinary delicacy; responsibilities, authorities, and oversight of Whereas lobster fishing has served as an the intelligence community of the United Then, in 1845, he published his first economic engine and family tradition in the States; autobiography called ‘‘The Narrative of United States for centuries; Whereas the intelligence community is de- the Life of Frederick Douglass: an Whereas thousands of families in the fined by section 3 of the National Security American Slave’’. United States make their livelihoods from Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003) to include the Of- He later escaped to Great Britain to lobster fishing and processing; fice of the Director of National Intelligence, avoid being tracked down and returned Whereas, with approximately 150,000,000 the Central Intelligence Agency, the Na- to slavery in Maryland. Ultimately, pounds of lobster landed each year in the tional Security Agency, the Defense Intel- British Quakers paid for his freedom, United States, at an annual value of more ligence Agency, the National Geospatial-In- than $500,000,000, lobster represents one of telligence Agency, the National Reconnais- which enabled him to return to United the most valuable catches in the United sance Office, other offices within the Depart- States, settling in Baltimore, Mary- States; ment of Defense for the collection of special- land in 1847. Frederick Douglass con- Whereas foreign markets for lobster from ized national intelligence through reconnais- tinued to be a strong Abolitionist who the United States are booming, with export sance programs, the intelligence elements of campaigned against slavery and in values having nearly tripled since 2005; the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Ma- favor of the right to vote throughout Whereas historical lore notes that lobster rine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bu- the East and Mid-West. In 1850 he likely joined turkey on the table at the very reau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement oversaw the Underground-Railroad in first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Administration, and the Department of En- Whereas responsible lobstering practices ergy, the Bureau of Intelligence and Re- Rochester, New York. beginning in the 1600s have created one of search of the Department of State, the Office As a Freeman he was able to hold sig- the most sustainable fisheries in the world; of Intelligence and Analysis of the Depart- nificant positions within the Govern- Whereas 2017 marks the 145th anniversary ment of the Treasury, the elements of the ment. He served as an Advisor to Presi- of lobster conservation efforts in the United Department of Homeland Security concerned dent Lincoln. He was appointed to States, starting with a Maine law banning with the analysis of intelligence informa- serve as the District of Columbia Leg- the harvest of egg-bearing females; tion, and other elements as may be des- islative Council, the United States Whereas, throughout history, United ignated; Marshall and the Recorder of Deeds. He States presidents have served lobster at Whereas July 26, 2017, is the 70th anniver- their inaugural celebrations and state din- sary of the signing of the National Security subsequently became the Ambassador ners with international leaders; Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.); to Haiti from 1889 to 1891. Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile Whereas the Intelligence Reform and Ter- Despite his extensive travel, Doug- source of lean protein that is low in satu- rorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law lass made four trips back to Talbot rated fat and high in vitamin B12; 108–458; 118 Stat. 3638) created the position of

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RES. 224 intelligence community to protect and de- Whereas Liu Xiaobo has been credited for Whereas Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as was born fend the security of the United States in the saving many students’ lives by helping to ne- in Havana, Cuba, in 1952 and became a non- years since the attacks of September 11, 2001; gotiate their evacuation from Tiananmen violent critic of the communist government Whereas the men and women of the intel- Square; as a teenager, resulting in 3 years of impris- ligence community, both civilian and mili- Whereas Liu Xiaobo was detained and onment in 1969 at a work camp in Cuba, for- tary, have been increasingly called upon to jailed in 1989 through 1991 for his role in the merly known as ‘‘Isla de Pinos’’; deploy to theaters of war in Iraq, Afghani- protests, and then jailed again in 1996 Whereas, in 1987, Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as stan, and elsewhere since September 11, 2001; through 1999 for advocating that the Govern- founded the Christian Liberation Movement Whereas numerous intelligence officers of ment of the People’s Republic of China re- that called for peaceful civil disobedience the elements of the intelligence community dress its wrongdoings in the student protest; against the rule of the Communist Party of have been injured or killed in the line of Whereas Liu Xiaobo married Liu Xia in Cuba and advocated for civil liberties; duty; 1996, who has stood bravely by his side as a Whereas, in 1992 and 1997, attempts by ´ ˜ Whereas intelligence officers of the United partner and fellow activist; Oswaldo Paya Sardinas to run as a candidate for the National Assembly of People’s Power States are routinely called upon to accept Whereas, on December 9, 2008, a diverse personal hardship and sacrifice in the fur- were rejected by Cuban authorities; group of more than 300 Chinese scholars, therance of their mission to protect the Whereas, in 1998, Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as writers, lawyers, and activists issued Charter United States, to undertake dangerous as- and other leaders of the Christian Liberation 08, a manifesto calling on the Communist signments in the defense of the interests of Movement established the Varela Project in the United States, to collect reliable infor- Party of China to abandon authoritarian order to circulate a legal proposal to advo- mation within prescribed legal authorities rule in favor of democracy, the guarantee of cate for democratic political reforms within upon which the leaders of the United States human rights, and the rule of law; Cuba, including the establishment of free- rely in life-and-death situations, and to Whereas Liu Xiaobo was 1 of the original dom of association, freedom of speech, free- ‘‘speak truth to power’’ by providing their drafters of Charter 08 and was taken into dom of the press, free elections, freedom to best assessments to decision makers, regard- custody just days before the manifesto was start private businesses, and amnesty for po- less of political and policy considerations; released; litical prisoners; Whereas the men and women of the intel- Whereas in December 2009, a court in Bei- Whereas, in 2002, the Varela Project deliv- ligence community have on numerous occa- jing sentenced Liu Xiaobo to 11 years in pris- ered a petition to the National Assembly of sions succeeded in preventing attacks upon on for ‘‘inciting subversion of state power’’ People’s Power with 11,020 signatures from the United States and allies of the United for his involvement in drafting Charter 08; Cuban citizens calling for a referendum on States, saving numerous innocent lives; and Whereas Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel safeguarding basic freedoms, an end to one- party rule, and citing Article 88 of the Con- Whereas intelligence officers of the United Peace Prize on October 8, 2010, ‘‘for his long stitution of Cuba that allows Cuban citizens States must of necessity often remain un- and non-violent struggle for fundamental to propose laws if the proposal is made by at known and unrecognized for their substan- human rights in China’’; tial achievements and successes: Now, there- least 10,000 Cuban citizens who are eligible to Whereas Liu Xiaobo’s wife, Liu Xia, has vote; fore, be it been held in extra-legal home confinement Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas, in 2003, Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as since October 2010, 2 weeks after her hus- (1) designates July 26, 2017, as ‘‘United redelivered the petition to the National As- States Intelligence Professionals Day’’; band’s Nobel Peace Prize award was an- sembly of People’s Power with an additional (2) acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sac- nounced, and has reportedly suffered severe 14,384 signatures, establishing the biggest rifice, and professionalism of the men and health problems over the years that required nonviolent campaign to oppose the Com- women of the intelligence community of the hospitalization; munist Party of Cuba; United States; and Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Whereas, in March 2003, the crackdown on (3) encourages the people of the United Working Group on Arbitrary Detention Cuban dissidents by the Government of States to observe this day with appropriate issued opinions declaring that the imprison- Cuba, referred to as the ‘‘Black Spring’’, led ceremonies and activities. ment of Liu Xiaobo and the detention of Liu to the imprisonment of 75 individuals, in- cluding 25 members of the Varela Project f Xia by the Government of the People’s Re- public of China contravened the Universal and 40 members of the Christian Liberation Movement, and the formation of the Ladies SENATE RESOLUTION 223—HON- Declaration of Human Rights; in White movement by the wives of the im- ORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY Whereas Liu Xiaobo has also received more OF LIU XIAOBO FOR HIS STEAD- prisoned activists; than a dozen awards and honors from several Whereas, in 2007, Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as FAST COMMITMENT TO THE international groups for his work as a de- called on the National Assembly of People’s PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, fender of the press, an outstanding demo- Power to grant amnesty to nonviolent polit- POLITICAL FREEDOMS, FREE cratic activist, and a defender of human ical prisoners and to allow Cubans to travel MARKETS, DEMOCRATIC ELEC- rights; freely without a government permit; TIONS, GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT- Whereas Liu Xiaobo was diagnosed with Whereas, in 2009, Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as ABILITY, AND PEACEFUL terminal liver cancer in May 2017; developed a Call for the National Dialogue; CHANGE IN THE PEOPLE’S RE- Whereas Liu Xiaobo died on July 13, 2017, Whereas petitions and calls by Oswaldo while serving his 11-year prison sentence; Paya´ Sardin˜ as to the National Assembly of PUBLIC OF CHINA and People’s Power were repeatedly dismissed Mr. CRUZ (for himself, Mrs. FEIN- Whereas Liu Xiaobo dedicated his life to and disparaged by the Government of Cuba; STEIN, and Mr. GARDNER) submitted the human rights, not only in his own country, Whereas Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as, his fam- following resolution; which was re- but across the globe: Now, therefore, be it ily, and friends endured years of harassment ferred to the Committee on Foreign and intimidation for the peaceful political Resolved, That the Senate— activism of Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as; Relations: (1) recognizes the life and accomplishments Whereas Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as has been S. RES. 223 of Liu Xiaobo; and formally recognized in the past for his dedi- Whereas Liu Xiaobo was born on December (2) calls for the Government of the People’s cation to the promotion of human rights and 28, 1955, in Changchun, People’s Republic of Republic of China to release Liu Xiaobo’s democracy, including by receiving the Homo China; wife, Liu Xia, from house arrest, and allow Homini Award in 1999, the Sakharov Prize Whereas Liu Xiaobo received his bachelor’s her to settle in a place or country of her own for Freedom of Thought in 2002, the W. Aver- degree in literature from Jilin University in choosing. ell Harriman Democracy Award from the

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United States National Democratic Institute Cuban citizens, including freedom of associa- COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS for International Affairs in 2003, and being tion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, The Committee on Veterans’ Affairs nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by free elections, freedom to start private busi- is authorized to meet during the ses- ´ Vaclav Havel, the former president of the nesses, and amnesty for political prisoners. sion of the Senate on Wednesday, July Czech Republic, in 2005; Whereas, on July 22, 2012, Oswaldo Paya´ f 19, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in SR–418, to con- duct a hearing on pending nomina- Sardin˜ as and Harold Cepero, a fellow pro-de- AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO tions. mocracy activist, died in a troubling car MEET crash in Granma Province, Cuba after being COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE followed by government agents; Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I have The Senate Select Committee on In- Whereas the Government of Cuba has two requests for committees to meet telligence is authorized to meet during failed to conduct a credible investigation during today’s session of the Senate. the session of the 115th Congress of the into the car crash that led to the death of They have the approval of the Majority Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as; U.S. Senate on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Whereas the trial and conviction of A´ ngel and Minority leaders. from 9 a.m. in room SH–216 of the Sen- Carromero, a youth leader of the People’s Pursuant to Rule XXVI, paragraph ate Hart Office Building to hold an Party who was visiting Cuba and driving the 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Sen- open hearing entitled ‘‘Open Hearing car at the time of the crash, did not include ate, the following committees are au- on the Nomination of Susan Gordon to testimony from key witnesses, and did not thorized to meet during today’s session be Principal Deputy Director of Na- resolve questions about whether another car of the Senate: was involved or whether Mr. Carromero was tional Intelligence at the Office of the COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND coerced by the Government of Cuba into Director of National Intelligence pre- TRANSPORTATION signing a false statement of guilt; ceded by Robert P. Storch to be Inspec- Whereas, in 2012, the United States Senate The Committee on Commerce, tor General of the National Security unanimously passed Senate Resolution 525, Science, and Transportation is author- Agency, and Isabela Patelunas to be 112th Congress, agreed to July 24, 2012, hon- ized to hold a meeting during the ses- Assistant Secretary for Intelligence oring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya´ sion of the Senate on Wednesday July and Analysis at the Department of the ˜ Sardinas; 19, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room G50 of the Treasury.’’ Whereas, in 2013, a number of United Dirksen Senate Office Building, to hold States Senators and the United States De- COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE partment of State called for an impartial, a ‘‘Nominations Hearing.’’ The Senate Select Committee on In- third-party investigation by the Inter-Amer- COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC telligence authorized to meet during ican Commission on Human Rights of the Or- WORKS the session of the 115th Congress of the ganization of American States into the cir- That the Committee on Environment U.S. Senate on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 cumstances surrounding the death of and Public Works is authorized to meet from 2 p.m. in room SH–219 of the Sen- Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as; during the session of the Senate on Whereas, in 2013, A´ ngel Carromero spoke in ate Hart Office Building to hold a detail during an interview with The Wash- Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 10 a.m., in Closed Hearing. ington Post about being hit by another car room 406 of the Dirksen Senate Office COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL during the crash, being mistreated and co- building, to conduct a hearing entitled, RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE ON NATIONAL PARKS erced by Cuban authorities following the ‘‘Legislative Hearing on S. 1514, the The Senate Committee on Energy crash, and being made the ‘‘scapegoat’’ by Hunting Heritage and Environmental and Natural Resources; Subcommittee the Government of Cuba for the death of Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wild- on National Parks is authorized to Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as; life Act.’’ Whereas the dissidents of the ‘‘Black meet during the session of the Senate Spring’’ have been released from prison, but COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS in order to hold a hearing on Wednes- many political prisoners remain imprisoned The Committee on Foreign Relations day, July 19, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. in Room in Cuba despite trails that failed to meet is authorized to meet during the ses- 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Build- international due process standards; and sion of the Senate on Wednesday, July ing in Washington, DC. Whereas the 2016 Human Rights Report on 19, 2017 at 2 p.m., to hold a hearing en- SUBCOMMITTEE ON WESTERN HEMISPHERE, Cuba by the United States Department of titled ‘‘Nominations.’’ TRANSNATIONAL CRIME; CIVILIAN SECURITY, State cited ongoing human rights abuses by DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND GLOBAL the Government of Cuba, namely ‘‘the COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, WOMEN’S ISSUES abridgement of the ability of citizens to AND PENSIONS choose their government; the use of govern- The Committee on Health, Edu- The Committee on Foreign Relations ment threats, physical assault, intimidation, cation, Labor, and Pensions is author- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and violent government-organized counter ized to meet in executive session dur- Transnational Crime; Civilian Secu- protests against peaceful dissent; and harass- ing the session of the Senate on rity, Democracy, Human Rights and ment and detentions to prevent free expres- Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in SD– Global Women’s Issues is authorized to sion and peaceful assembly.’’: Now, there- 430. We will be considering the fol- meet during the session of the Senate fore, be it on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 4:15 Resolved, That the Senate— lowing: Nomination of Marvin Kaplan (1) recognizes and commemorates the leg- to be a Member of the National Labor p.m., to hold a hearing entitled ‘‘The acy of Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as on the 5th an- Relations Board Nomination of Wil- Collapse of the Rule of Law in Ven- niversary of his death on July 22, 2017; liam Emanuel to be a Member of the ezuela: What the United States and the (2) honors the commitment of Oswaldo National Labor Relations Board. International Community Can Do to Paya´ Sardin˜ as to democratic values and Restore Democracy.’’ COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND principles; f (3) calls on the Government of Cuba to GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS allow an impartial, third-party investigation The Committee on Homeland Secu- PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR into the circumstances surrounding the rity and Governmental Affairs is au- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask ´ ˜ death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas; thorized to meet during the session of unanimous consent that my intern, (4) urges the United States to continue to the Senate on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, support policies and programs that promote Janine Kritschgau, be granted privi- at 10 a.m. for a business meeting to leges of the floor for the remainder of respect for human rights and democratic consider pending committee business. principles in Cuba in a manner that is con- the day. sistent with the aspirations of the Cuban COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without people; GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS objection, it is so ordered. (5) urges the Inter-American Commission The Committee on Homeland Secu- f on Human Rights of the Organization of rity and Governmental Affairs is au- American States to continue reporting on thorized to meet during the session of APPOINTMENT human rights issues in Cuba, and to request the Senate on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The a visit to Cuba in order to investigate the upon conclusion of the preceding busi- Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya´ Sardin˜ as; and ness meeting, in order to conduct a pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9355(a), appoints (6) calls on the Government of Cuba to hearing titled ‘‘The Postal Service’s the following Senator to the Board of cease violating human rights and to begin Actions During the 2016 Campaign Sea- Visitors of the U. S. Air Force Acad- providing democratic political freedoms to son: Implications for the Hatch Act.’’ emy: the Honorable STEVE DAINES of

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COLEMAN, OF KENTUCKY, TO BE UNITED Senate completes its business today, it JOSEPH KERNAN, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNDER SEC- STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF RETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE, VICE MARCEL KENTUCKY FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE DAVID adjourn until 10 a.m., Thursday, July JOHN LETTRE II. J. HALE, RESIGNED. 20; further, that following the prayer GUY B. ROBERTS, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT PETER E. DEEGAN, JR., OF IOWA, TO BE UNITED SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE ANDREW CHARLES STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF and pledge, the morning hour be WEBER. IOWA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE KEVIN W. TECHAU, RESIGNED. deemed expired, the Journal of pro- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION J. CODY HILAND, OF ARKANSAS, TO BE UNITED STATES ceedings be approved to date, the time HESTER MARIA PEIRCE, OF OHIO, TO BE A MEMBER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS for the two leaders be reserved for their THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FOR A FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE CHRISTOPHER R. TERM EXPIRING JUNE 5, 2020, VICE LUIS AGUILAR, RE- THYER, RESIGNED. use later in the day, and morning busi- SIGNED. MARC KRICKBAUM, OF IOWA, TO BE UNITED STATES ness be closed; further, that following ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF IOWA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE NICHOLAS A. leader remarks, the Senate proceed to KLINEFELDT, RESIGNED. MICHAEL DOURSON, OF OHIO, TO BE ASSISTANT ADMIN- BRIAN J. KUESTER, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE UNITED executive session and resume consider- ISTRATOR FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES OF THE ENVIRON- STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, VICE JAMES J. JONES. ation of the Bush nomination; further, OKLAHOMA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE MARK that all postcloture time on the Bush DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES F. GREEN, RESIGNED. R. TRENT SHORES, OF OKLAHOMA, TO BE UNITED nomination expire at 12:15 p.m.; finally, JOHN J. BARTRUM, OF INDIANA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF that notwithstanding the provisions of SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, VICE OKLAHOMA FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE DANNY ELLEN GLONINGER MURRAY. rule XXII, the cloture vote with re- CHAPPELLE WILLIAMS, SR., RESIGNED. DEPARTMENT OF STATE spect to the Bernhardt nomination PETER HENRY BARLERIN, OF COLORADO, A CAREER f occur at 1:45 p.m. tomorrow. MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITHDRAWALS objection, it is so ordered. TO THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON. f DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Executive Message transmitted by the President to the Senate on July 19, ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. DANIEL J. KANIEWSKI, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS, FED- 2017 withdrawing from further Senate TOMORROW ERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DEPART- MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, VICE TIMOTHY W. MAN- consideration the following nomina- Mr MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if NING. tions: there is no further business to come be- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE JAMES CLINGER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE A MEMBER fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FEDERAL DE- KURT G. ALME, OF MONTANA, TO BE UNITED STATES POSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF SIX sent that it stand adjourned under the ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF MONTANA FOR THE YEARS, VICE JEREMIAH O’HEAR NORTON, RESIGNED, previous order. TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE MICHAEL W. COTTER, RE- WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON JUNE 19, 2017. SIGNED. JAMES CLINGER, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE CHAIR- There being no objection, the Senate, THE JUDICIARY PERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FEDERAL at 5:32 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FOR A TERM OF ANNEMARIE CARNEY AXON, OF ALABAMA, TO BE FIVE YEARS, VICE MARTIN J. GRUENBERG, TERM EXPIR- July 20, 2017, at 10 a.m. UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN ING, WHICH WAS SENT TO THE SENATE ON JUNE 19, 2017.

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VISIT TO HINDU HERITAGE DAY IN and civic organizations benefited from his gen- IMPLEMENTING THE GLOBAL ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS erosity. Paul was named citizen of the year in FOOD SECURITY ACT ON JULY 23RD both 1968 and 1992. By the time that Paul Sanborn Park was dedicated in 2008, the city HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI had grown to a population of over 160,000. OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF ILLINOIS Mr. Speaker, there is no greater example of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service over self than Paul Sanborn. His wit, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 wisdom, generosity and friendship will be Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I held a hearing to assess the im- Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, missed by all. pact of the Global Food Security Act and today I honor the work and community en- judge how it is being implemented. We exam- gagement of the organizers of and participants f ined it with an eye toward reauthorization later in Hindu Heritage Day on Sunday, July 23 in CONGRATULATING CATHY GERALI this Congress. Elk Grove Village, Illinois. By way of background, as many of you Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest living know, the Global Food Security Act was a religions, and the faith is richly diverse with standout piece of bipartisan legislation that traditions stretching back thousands of years. HON. ED PERLMUTTER was passed in the last Congress. I was the Hinduism is a religion that prides itself on plu- OF COLORADO author of the House version of the bill, which rality, inclusion, tolerance, non-violence, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had the support of Ms. BASS and Mr. MEAD- the embrace of diversity. These same values OWS from our subcommittee. line up with our shared American values, and Wednesday, July 19, 2017 While GFSA was only signed into law in it is without question that in these times, we 2016, it codified a policy that had a far longer Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to must defend these values. When people try to history. Like the landmark PEPFAR program, congratulate Cathy Gerali, the District Man- divide Americans or separate us, we need to it also bridges multiple administrations. remember that all of us belong together and ager of the Metro Wastewater Reclamation By way of history, it was President Bush, that diversity and inclusion make us stronger District (Metro District) in Colorado, on her who beginning in 2002, started to elevate the as a country. election as the President of the National Asso- importance of food security in U.S. foreign pol- Every time I visit with members of the Hindu ciation of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). icy, especially in Africa, via the Initiative to community, I am inspired by their devotion The Metro District was formed in 1961 and End Hunger in Africa (IEHA), which was fund- and their commitment to making our commu- provides wholesale wastewater transmission ed through development assistance and imple- nities stronger all over the nation. Mr. Speak- and treatment services to 59 local govern- mented through USAID. At the same time, the er, as a Hindu-American, I am also proud to ments and approximately 1.7 million people Millennium Challenge Corporation began mak- support my many friends and family who cele- across the Denver metro area. ing substantial investments in agriculture-led brate their religion and culture throughout the economic growth programs, particularly in Afri- country. Cathy started her successful career at Metro District 35 years ago as an account clerk. ca. I honor Hindu Heritage Day on July 23, It was from this foundation that President Through her strong work ethic and dedication, 2017 in the metropolitan Chicago area. Obama instituted the Feed the Future Initia- f she moved up the ranks to serve as the stra- tive, launched at the G8 Meeting in L’Aquila, tegic planning and internal control officer and IN HONOR OF PAUL W. SANBORN Italy, in 2009. By that time, food insecurity as Deputy Manager before being selected as Dis- a national security issue had come to the fore. trict Manager in 2008. The years 2007 through 2008 saw a rise in HON. FRANCIS ROONEY Cathy is known as a dynamic leader who food prices across the world, and the ensuing OF FLORIDA believes in recognizing her staff for their im- political turmoil this caused led to the rise, for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portant work protecting the environment, pro- example, of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 tecting public health and allowing the region to Today, we see President Trump and his ad- thrive. Each year for Earth Day, Cathy hosts ministration continuing to implement the Mr. FRANCIS ROONEY of Florida. Mr. GFSA. We are also at a point where we can Speaker, I rise today to honor the memory of a special breakfast to celebrate employees. She is known for always being on the front begin to assess the success of implementa- a true pioneer and icon for the City of Cape tion, underscoring an important point for us Coral. Paul Warren Sanborn was a man of lines, being accessible to employees, and checking on facility operations. She has also legislators; it is never sufficient simply to pass commitment; to his wife of 70 years, Mildred, legislation, but Congress has a constitu- played key leadership roles nationally with a to his daughters, Carol, Donna, and Mary, to tionally-mandated duty to make sure that the number of water organizations helping ad- his friends, and to the community he loved, executive branch faithfully executes the laws vance both research and advocacy for munic- and that loved him back. There are far too that it passes. many accomplishments in a life well lived to fit ipal clean water utilities. Among the things we heard about are re- into this writing, but to put it simply, Paul was Cathy understands when we invest in our sults from our efforts. Have we been success- Mr. Cape Coral. public water infrastructure we are investing in ful, for example, in reducing stunting, one of Paul Sanborn served his country as a B–24 the health of our environment, our commu- the key purposes of the Act and an outcome gunner and radio operator with the U.S. Army nities, and our economy. Cathy’s fundamental that is measureable? Air Corps during World War II. Upon moving understanding of the importance of advancing We also heard about the country selection to Cape Coral in 1962, Paul immediately today’s clean water agencies as utilities of the process. How are countries that we decide to turned his service towards the small commu- future will make her an invaluable leader at partner with chosen? What criteria do we use, nity of 1,100 people; as a charter member of NACWA. and is the criteria measurable and objective? the Rotary Club of Cape Coral and American Also, how faithfully is the GFSA’s mandate Legion Post 90, Chamber of Commerce Presi- Once again, I congratulate Cathy Gerali on to work with small-holder farmers being imple- dent, Cape Coral Hospital Board member, Lee her election as the President of NACWA. As mented? County Mosquito Control official, Cape Coral she has done with the Metro District, I am As we look toward reauthorization, we need High School task force member, and official confident she will lead NACWA with integrity, to ask ourselves what is working, what isn’t city historian. During his 55 years in Cape a spirit of collaboration, and an eye toward in- working, and what can we do better to maxi- Coral, countless other charitable, business novation and progress. mize the effect of our investment.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K19JY8.001 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS E1016 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 19, 2017 Consider, for example, our nutrition pro- HONORING DR. STANLEY DUDRICK graduation—initially as an intern and subse- grams aimed at mothers and children during quently as a Professional Staff member. the first 1,000 days of life window, from con- HON. LOU BARLETTA Joe has worked tirelessly on the full range ception to the second birthday. We know that of issues that come before the Committee. OF PENNSYLVANIA this period is absolutely critical for achieving These include civil rights and voting rights, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES healthy outcomes in children that stays with state and local taxation, constitutional issues, them throughout their lives, helping boost their Wednesday, July 19, 2017 and investor visas. Joe was also charged with natural immunities to ward off diseases and Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, it is my great keeping track of innumerable legislative and giving them a head start in life. We hope to oversight details concerning the Committee. hear from USAID on the successes of our nu- honor to join the town of Nanticoke and the medical community at-large in recognizing Dr. He has performed all of these tasks with his trition interventions during the first 1,000 days. customary energy and enthusiasm. But we need to ask ourselves, are we truly Stanley Dudrick for his many years of selfless medical service and innovative work. Through Joe has also served the Committee with re- firing on all cylinders? Are we achieving the gard to a number of administrative matters. best possible results in terms of nutrition and Dr. Dudrick’s passion for surgery and his in- These include coordinating briefings, staffing stunting reduction, or are we failing to maxi- vention of the total parenteral nutrition (TPN) hearings, organizing Minority forums, providing mize our investments. intravenous feeding method, he has saved information technology assistance, clerking USAID, for example, has a neglected trop- millions of lives and earned the distinction of markups, helping coordinate the intern pro- ical diseases program that addresses intes- being one the most influential doctors in the gram, and providing general office manage- tinal worms and parasites that affect close to world. ment. His knowledge of Committee pro- one billion people. If this work, however, is Raised in Nanticoke, Dr. Dudrick inherited ceedings and procedure, coupled with his siloed—if worms are not addressed concomi- the values and work ethic of his coal mining dedication to progressive priorities, has made tantly with our nutrition interventions—the family. He drew encouragement from those in question arises: Are we maximizing our nutri- his community, including his mother’s doctors, him an integral member of our staff. tion interventions? In other words, are we who inspired him to pursue a higher education We thank Joe for his many outstanding con- feeding the future, or simply feeding the in medicine. After graduating from Franklin tributions to the House Judiciary Committee worms? and Marshall College, he became a research and the U.S. House of Representatives, and It is relatively inexpensive to conduct fellow and surgical resident at the University of wish him well as he begins law school at deworming interventions among affected pop- Pennsylvania School of Medicine. It was there, Georgetown University this fall. He will surely ulations. The gains, however, can be enor- at the age of 32, that Dr. Dudrick made his be greatly missed. mous. One recent study on cost-effectiveness historic breakthrough by inventing the revolu- concluded that ‘‘deworming’s effect is robustly tionary TPN system in 1967. f positive, with a weight gain per dollar spent While his invention revolutionized the med- HONORING THE STANISLAUS more than 35 times greater’’ than those found ical field, it was just the beginning of Dr. COUNTY POLICE ACTIVITIES in simple school feeding programs. Dudrick’s storied career. He went on to be- LEAGUE (PAL) Thus, we need to ask whether we are taking come a professor of surgery at UPenn, and advantage of synergies in our nutrition efforts, helped to launch the University of Texas Med- by not only including deworming, but also fol- ical School’s Department of Surgery, becom- HON. JEFF DENHAM lowing up with behavior changing WaSH, or ing its chief of surgery. He also served as OF CALIFORNIA water and sanitation/health instruction. Some- chairman of the surgery department at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES times the solution of how to keep reinfestation Pennsylvania Hospital and later at the Yale by worms from happening can be as simple University School of Medicine. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 as providing children with a pair of shoes, as In 2011, Dr. Dudrick returned home with all Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to worms often enter the body through a foot that of this experience and success to give back to honor the Stanislaus County Police Activities comes into contact with infected soil, or mak- the community where his renowned career League (PAL) for its dedication to educating ing sure vegetables are washed thoroughly began. He is currently a professor at our youth in public safety. It has served as an and peeled. Misericordia University in Dallas and at extraordinary step in promoting strong commu- The question for USAID is whether we are Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine nities throughout Stanislaus County. fully utilizing such synergies. Tomorrow, the in Scranton. This month marks 50 years since Originally known as the Stanislaus County question for us here in Congress will be what Dr. Dudrick revolutionized the medical commu- Police Athletics League, PAL was created 25 we can do in our reauthorization legislation to nity, and the city of Nanticoke will recognize years ago in 1992 by then-Sheriff Les ensure that USAID is given the necessary di- today as ‘‘Dr. Dudrick Day’’ by unveiling a his- Weidman. He saw the negative impact that rection and tools to prioritize such synergies. torical marker to be displayed outside of his drug addiction, gang violence, and other crimi- f childhood home. nal activity was having in Stanislaus County, Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing CONGRATULATING ANNA VOLLET and wanted to do something about it. So, to- Dr. Dudrick for his revolutionary contributions OF THE HELIAS CATHOLIC HIGH gether with Stanislaus County Superintendent to the medical community and his selfless SCHOOL LADY CRUSADERS of Schools Martin Peterson, they started PAL. dedication to saving the lives of others. The first event they debuted was a boxing pro- f gram at Mae Hensley Junior High in Ceres. HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER Since then, PAL has continued to grow. OF MISSOURI IN APPRECIATION OF THE SERV- The pursuit of opportunities that get kids in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ICE OF JOSEPH EHRENKRANTZ volved in their community is paramount to the Wednesday, July 19, 2017 success of Stanislaus County. Children in- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. volved in this program will attain the skills nec- today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- OF MICHIGAN essary to be successful both in their class- gratulating Anna Vollet of the Helias Catholic IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES room and in their future career-making deci- sions. Additionally, kids coming out of the PAL High School Lady Crusaders on her second Wednesday, July 19, 2017 place finish at the 2017 Class 4 Missouri program will learn skills and activities that set Track and Field State Championship in the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- an example for younger generations. These 200-meter sprint. nize Joseph Ehrenkrantz for his dedicated are just a few of the reasons why PAL is de- Anna and her coach should be commended service to the House of Representatives. Over serving of praise. for all of their hard work throughout this past the past two years, he has diligently served Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending year and for Anna’s success at the State the House Judiciary Committee. everyone involved in the great work that PAL Championship. A 2014 graduate of the University of Mary- does for our community. Also, I want to con- I ask you to join me in recognizing Anna land, Joe majored in English and Political gratulate the Stanislaus County Police Activi- Vollet of the Helias Catholic High School Lady Science. He began his career with the House ties League on its 25th Anniversary in sup- Crusaders for a job well done. Judiciary Committee Democrats shortly after porting our youth.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K19JY8.004 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1017 RECOGNIZING BARBARA CLELAND grow to as many as one million unfilled posi- tion authorizes more than $688.3 billion, which tions throughout the United States by 2019. is $70.4 billion more than the FY 2017 author- HON. MIKE COFFMAN Educating and training our students is vital to ized level and $28.5 billion more than the OF COLORADO bolster the cyber capabilities of our govern- president’s request. This includes $74.6 billion IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment, military, and private sector. to the Overseas Contingency Operations By encouraging students to develop cyber (OCO) fund, an account which is not counted Wednesday, July 19, 2017 skills, we can begin to work towards building in the budget and is not paid for. It adds to the Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to robust cybersecurity education. It is well deficit and is used as a slush fund by the Pen- express my gratitude for Barbara Cleland, the known that early exposure to skills such as tagon. Aurora City Councilwoman at-large, for her ex- computer programming and ethical hacking in- Unlike every other federal agency, the De- traordinary work and dedication to the city of creases accessibility to higher education and partment of Defense (DOD) refuses to com- Aurora for the past three decades. Her leader- can encourage students to pursue a career in plete a financial audit so taxpayers know how ship has contributed to many of Aurora’s most cybersecurity. the biggest bureaucracy in the federal govern- successful programs and initiatives. Over the years, the United States has be- ment spends their money. In fact, a shocking Barb Cleland has made the decision to re- come a target of a growing number of mali- report released last December exposed $125 tire from politics so that she may spend more cious cyber attacks, including large-scale billion in administrative waste that the Pen- time with her family and five grand-children. breaches that compromise the personal identi- tagon tried to bury from being viewed by the Her tenure in local politics was one that ties and personal information of millions of public. brought positive change and development to a Americans. These cyber threats pose a signifi- I refuse to support increased bureaucratic city that has experienced great growth since cant risk to the protection of our critical infra- waste at the expense of American taxpayers she was first elected. structure, privacy, and national security. and our men and women in uniform. A more Throughout her tenure, Councilwoman It is essential that our country continues to accountable and transparent department Cleland has sought to advance this city to its support the development of cybersecurity edu- would ensure taxpayer dollars are directed to- greatest potential. From relocating the Univer- cation programs to ensure the United States is wards the needs of our troops and the bene- sity of Colorado Health Center, to putting stop protected from cyber attacks. Our students are fits they deserve, rather than buying unneces- signs on a street, her work is as meticulous as the key to the future, and we must do every- sary weapon systems, sustaining a Cold War it is beneficial to the community around her. thing we can to make sure they are equipped era military force, and giving the president a Despite retiring from the City Council, she will with the skills necessary to combat the cyber blank check to fund wars Congress hasn’t au- continue serving on the board for the Aurora challenges of the 21st century. thorized. Housing Authority, the Colorado State Housing f I have always advocated for maintaining Board, and as the Legislative and Community Congress’s constitutionally-confirmed preroga- Relations director at Aurora Mental Health. CONGRATULATING THE JEFFER- tive to declare war under the War Powers Act Her focus on Public Safety, Courts, and Civil SON CITY JAY’S BASEBALL and limiting the President’s authority to en- Service during her decades of dedicated serv- TEAM gage in armed conflict without the consent of ice on the City Council for the City of Aurora Congress. I strongly oppose the NDAA’s con- reveals her commitment to her constituents HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER tinued authorization of spending for wars that and to their well-being. OF MISSOURI are not congressionally approved. The Pen- Barb Cleland has enhanced the quality of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tagon uses the 2001 Authorization of Use of life for every citizen in the City of Aurora. Her Military Force (AUMF) to continue to justify the Wednesday, July 19, 2017 leadership during the last 28 years have made 16 years our troops have been fighting in the the City of Aurora the great place it is today. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Middle East. In his short time in office. Presi- Mr. Speaker, a great nation cannot exist today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- dent Trump has already sent troops to Iraq, without great representatives in local govern- gratulating the Jefferson City Jays’ Baseball Syria and elsewhere without seeking a new ment. I believe that Ms. Barbara Cleland is Team for their 2017 Missouri Class 5 Baseball Authorization of Use of Military Force (AUMF), among the very best and I am very grateful for State Championship. a violation of the War Powers Act. her unyielding dedication to public service. This team and their coach should be com- Additionally, the bill prohibits the closing of f mended for all of their hard work throughout Guantanamo Bay, which costs more than this past year and for bringing home the State $100 million each year to house 41 prisoners INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE RESO- championship to their school and community. and has been used as a top recruiting tool by LUTION SUPPORTING THE DE- I ask you to join me in recognizing the Jef- terrorists. Frankly, the prison at Guantanamo VELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS ferson City Jays’ Baseball Team for a job well Bay has been a black eye for the United THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR done. States, has eroded relationships with our al- CAREERS IN CYBERSECURITY f lies, undermined U.S. missions abroad, and put U.S. citizens and our troops at risk of re- H.R. 2810, THE NATIONAL DEFENSE HON. J. LUIS CORREA taliation. AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FIS- OF CALIFORNIA Congress can make responsible cuts to our CAL YEAR 2018 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES defense budget without jeopardizing the safety Wednesday, July 19, 2017 of our troops or undermining our national se- HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO curity. Fiscal responsibility and accountability Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- OF OREGON at the Pentagon would allow for funds to be troducing a House Resolution supporting the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES better spent supporting the basic needs of our development of programs that prepare stu- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 troops, meeting our obligations to veterans of dents for careers in cybersecurity. past wars, and ensuring our true defense As a Member of the Committee on Home- Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, last Friday, I needs are prioritized. voted against H.R. 2810, the National Defense land Security, I have come to understand that f we need to invest in our nation’s students to Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. make sure our country is prepared to combat The legislation includes several provisions PERSONAL EXPLANATION the cyber challenges of the 21st century. It is that I strongly support, including giving serv- critical that the United States develop cyberse- icemen and women a well-deserved raise of HON. KAY GRANGER curity programs that allow students to keep up 2.4 percent. Those who serve in uniform have OF TEXAS with the demands of rapidly evolving tech- made extraordinary sacrifices for our country IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nology and to address the risks associated and have earned and deserve a pay raise. It with cyber threats. also includes funding for Ukraine and Eastern Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The United States faces a critical shortage Europe security initiatives to counter Russia’s Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I was unable of trained cybersecurity professionals, a short- heightened military provocations and annex- to attend votes in the afternoon of July 18, age that includes an estimated 10,000 cyber- ation of Crimea. 2017. Had I been present, I would have voted security employment openings in the Federal Despite these important initiatives, I have NAY on Roll Call No. 385; NAY on Roll Call Government alone. This number is likely to strong concerns with H.R. 2810. This legisla- No. 386; NAY on Roll Call No. 387; NAY on

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JY8.004 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS E1018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 19, 2017 Roll Call No. 398, and NAY on Roll Call No. Aside from her work in the community, Mar- CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH 389. ion enjoyed spending time traveling with her CALLAWAY BULLDOGS’ BASE- f grandchildren and supporting her great-grand- BALL TEAM children at local events. RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF LOUISE LITTLE Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring a HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER life well-lived. Marion Walsingham dedicated OF MISSOURI HON. DOUG COLLINS her life to the Bay County community and we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, July 19, 2017 OF GEORGIA will forever be grateful. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise f today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 gratulating the South Callaway Bulldogs’ Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I INTRODUCTION OF THE Baseball Team for their 2017 Missouri Class 3 rise today to recognize the life of Louise Little, BIKESHARE TRANSIT ACT OF 2017 Baseball State Championship. a native of Morganton who passed away on This team includes Adam Albaugh, Austin June 30. Loucks, BJ Moffat, Braden Lallier, Caleb Hall, Louise was born and raised in our home of HON. EARL BLUMENAUER Clayton Knipfel, Cole Shoemaker, Devin northeast Georgia. After graduating from Sa- OF OREGON Borghardt, Drake Davidson, Dustin Loucks, cred Heart College, she moved back to the Dylan Lepper, Grayson Peneston, Jerod area to care for her friends and loved ones as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mistler, Josh Johnson, Kaden Helsel, Landon a lab technician at the Rockford Clinic. Horstman, Nickalas Mealy, Nicolas Moffat, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 With a passion for service, Louise used her Peyton Leeper, Treysen Gray, Tyklen Salm- time away from work to immerse herself in her Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, America ons, Tyler Lepper, and their coach, Heath community. She was actively involved in the is in the middle of a bikeshare revolution. Lepper. They should be commended for all of Lions Club, where she received numerous More than 100 communities have bikeshare their hard work throughout this past year and awards for her dedication and selflessness to- systems, supporting a network of 4,800 sta- for bringing home the state championship to wards others. their school and community. On the political front, Louise was a leader tions and over 42,000 bikes. Since 2010, rid- ers have taken more than 88 million trips, with I ask you to join me in recognizing the who encouraged women to get more involved South Callaway Bulldogs’ Baseball Team for a the number of trips and systems increasing in politics. Her commitment to women earned job well done. each year. her the position of president at her local chap- f ter of the National Federation of Republican Today, my community is celebrating the Women. one-year anniversary of its BIKETOWN RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS Between that and her work with the local bikeshare launch. In the last year, more than OF RACHEL HECK Republican party, she encouraged others to 75,000 Portlanders and visitors have taken speak out and share their ideas. She believed hundreds of thousands of trips, covering more HON. STEVE COHEN that every voice matters and that every indi- than half a million miles and removing untold OF TENNESSEE vidual has the power to make a difference. numbers of automobiles from city streets. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, northeast Georgia is grateful system’s success has already led to its expan- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 for Louise Little. This woman lived a life com- sion, giving more communities access to effi- mitted to helping others. She was determined Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cient, carbon-free transportation. to make her community and country a better recognize Rachel Heck who made Memphis place for everyone. The increased commercial investment proud over the weekend at the U.S. Women’s While I’m sad to see the story of such an around bikeshare stations and networks is Golf Open. At 15 years of age, Rachel was outstanding woman come to a close, I am driving economic development across the the youngest player in the 2017 U.S. Women’s thankful that Mrs. Little’s legacy will carry on country. Systems are opening in communities Open field. among her neighbors. of all sizes from Los Angeles and Cleveland to Rachel Heck is a sophomore at St. Agnes Academy with a stellar 4.7 GPA and has al- f Topeka and Birmingham. While some existing bikeshare programs received federal dollars to ready committed to attend Stanford University. HONORING THE LIFE OF MARION She was selected to be the USA Today high develop their systems, the lack of an estab- WALSINGHAM school golfer of the year and The Commercial lished funding source has proved an impedi- Appeal’s High School Golfer of the Year. Ra- ment to many other projects. Since the term chel qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open on HON. NEAL P. DUNN ‘‘bikeshare’’ is not defined in U.S. code or de- her first attempt, taking one of two spots in the OF FLORIDA scribed by law as a form of transit, existing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Braselton, Ga., sectional qualifier. bikeshare systems and departments of trans- Last September, Rachel won the TSSAA Di- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 portation are forced to operate in a gray area, vision II–AA girls state title. In June, she won Mr. DUNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to creating challenges for funding, maintaining, the 2017 Rolex Girls Junior Championship. honor the memory of Marion Walsingham, a and administering these programs. She’s No. 3 in the Golfweek/Sagarin Junior pillar of the Bay County, Florida community Today, I am introducing the Bikeshare Tran- Rankings and is ranked second by the Amer- who recently passed away at the age of 94. sit Act, legislation that will eliminate this gray ican Junior Golf Association. Marion and her husband, Alvin, opened area by defining bikeshare in statute and mak- Rachel Heck finished her first appearance at ‘‘Alvin’s 5 and Dime’’ in St. Andrews in 1950. ing bikeshare systems eligible to receive fund- the U.S. Women’s Open at 2–over–290. Over- The store later became ‘‘Alvin’s Island ing to enhance related public transportation all, Rachel posted rounds of 72–74–72–72 Stores,’’ with locations on Panama City Beach, service or transit facilities. The bill allows fed- while battling difficult conditions throughout, in- Destin, Fort Walton, Pensacola Beach, Or- eral funding to be used for acquiring or replac- cluding heavy rains on Thursday and Friday. ange Beach, Alabama, and Gulf Shores, Ala- ing bikeshare-related equipment and con- She finished 33rd in a six-way tie and placed bama. structing bikeshare facilities. Bikeshare sys- 3rd amongst amateurs. Marion was an active member of St. Andrew tems will also be listed as eligible projects Rachel Heck is one of the greatest, if not United Methodist Church, the founding mem- under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Qual- the greatest, Memphis golfers ever. Dr. Carey ber of the Panama City Beach Women’s Club, Middlecoff (born in Hall, TN) won the U.S. ity (CMAQ) Improvement Program. and a member of the first Library Committee Open Championship in 1949 and the Masters to bring a Public Library to Panama City The Bikeshare Transit Act will remove sig- Tournament in 1955 and Shaun Micheel (born Beach. She was instrumental in starting the nificant barriers facing new and existing in Orlando, FL) won the PGA Championship in first Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star bikeshare projects applying for federal funding 2003, but Rachel is a native, born and raised in Panama City Beach, working her way while underscoring that bikeshare programs in Memphis. through the leadership within the Chapter, and drive economic development and are an im- I joined thousands of Memphians watching eventually serving as the Chairman of the portant part of bringing choice and adding Rachel, who had one of the best human inter- Cancer Fund from 2009 to 2010. value to America’s transportation system. est stories of the tournament. I wish her the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JY8.007 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1019 best as she continues her golf career at St. to due process, fair treatment as workers, and Benjamin Lewis Parrish, Saint Mary’s Hall, Agnes and at Stanford University. preventing racial profiling, NILC has benefited United States Military Academy; Shamus Ken- f our communities and strengthened our democ- nedy Phelan, SHAPE American High School racy. (Belgium), United States Air Force Academy; HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY I have been proud to work with NILC on Jazmin Alexis Robinson, Claudia Taylor John- OF MRS. LORI ANN GLASSER many important bills and advocacy efforts. son High School, United States Air Force Over the years, we have worked tirelessly to Academy; and Jesse Alan Zimmel, Bandera HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS keep families together through deportation de- High School, United States Merchant Marine OF FLORIDA fense. We have fought to reverse cuts to im- Academy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES migrant families’ welfare benefits. We have put These outstanding students have much to our heads together to draft smart, fair, and hu- give to their Academy and to our country. We Wednesday, July 19, 2017 mane Comprehensive Immigration Reform and appreciate their talents and their patriotism. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to DREAM legislation to make immigration legal f honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Lori Ann again and to protect young immigrants. We Glasser, whom we sadly lost on July 18, 2017. have advocated for immigrants’ health by cre- HONORING THE SERVICE OF Lori was a constituent and friend of mine, and ating legislation that would allow undocu- JUDGE DAMON J. KEITH I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers mented immigrants to obtain healthcare are with her family and friends in this undoubt- through the Affordable Care Act. Today, we HON. JOHN CONYERS, Jr. edly difficult time. continue to work together to protect our coun- OF MICHIGAN Lori contributed greatly to the growth of try’s immigrant community that is under the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Democratic politics in Florida, specifically in threat of mass detention, deportation, and Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Broward County. She was the president of the overall criminalization of immigrants. Together, Sunrise Regular Democratic Club, and the we have not and we will not back down from Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- past president of the Council of Democratic this threat. I am proud to be an ally of NILC, nize a great public servant and a brilliant jurist, Club Presidents for Broward County. She held and I applaud them in their tireless commit- Judge Damon J. Keith. Throughout his 50 that position for 5 years, becoming the longest ment to creating fair and just immigration poli- years on the federal bench, Judge Keith has serving president in that organization’s history. cies. steadfastly and courageously protected the She was also the past president of the Gold The National Immigration Law Center has constitutional and civil rights of all Americans, Coast Women’s Democratic Club of Broward been a trusted source of policy on the inter- and I am pleased that he will be honored to- County, and the Broward Democratic Party section of poverty and immigration, an night in a special event at the Supreme Court Area Leader for Sunrise, Plantation, North unyielding voice for making sure the debate celebrating his outstanding career, and his Lauderdale, and Tamarac. on immigration reflects the lives of those that service to the United States. She was an elected Florida Delegate rep- it affects, and a staunch defender of immigrant Judge Keith was born on the Fourth of July resenting the 20th and 23rd Congressional rights. It is my honor today to recognize the in 1922. From an early age, he stood out as Districts at every Democratic National Conven- National Immigration Law Center for its dedi- a scholar and an athlete. He graduated from tion from 1992 to 2008, and proudly served on cation and skill, as well as to thank them for Northwestern High School in Detroit, where he numerous boards and committees both polit- all that they have done on behalf of immi- excelled in track and he went on to become ical and civil. grants. the first in his family to earn a college degree, graduating from West Virginia State College in Lori’s contributions to our community will be f remembered for years to come. She is sur- 1943. After serving in the U.S. Army for three vived by her husband, Craig Glasser of Sun- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 years, he continued his education and earned rise, Florida, and her son. May their faith bring SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES his law degree from Howard University Law comfort to them in their time of grief, and FROM THE 21ST CONGRESSIONAL School in 1949. know that Lori’s spirit and loving memory will DISTRICT OF TEXAS Judge Keith started his legal career in De- always live on. troit with the African-American law firm of f HON. LAMAR SMITH Loomis, Jones, Piper & Colden, and he was OF TEXAS one of six Detroit attorneys invited to the RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES White House in 1963 by President John F. IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER Kennedy to discuss the role of lawyers in the Wednesday, July 19, 2017 civil rights struggle. HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today we In 1967, he was appointed to the federal OF ILLINOIS congratulate the 2017 Service Academy ap- bench by President Lyndon Johnson, becom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pointees from the 21st Congressional District ing only the second African-American to sit on of Texas. the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The following individuals accepted Academy of Michigan, and in 1975, he rose to become Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today appointments: Chief Judge of that court. During his tenure on to recognize the National Immigration Law Mia Elizabeth Bean, Canyon Lake High the District Court, Judge Keith delivered sev- Center for its leadership and decades-long School, United States Military Academy; eral key civil rights rulings on such important commitment to defending and advancing the Kerrilee A. Berger, Smithson Valley High issues as school desegregation, employment rights of immigrants with low income. School, United States Air Force Academy; and housing discrimination, and affirmative ac- On July 25th, the Coalition on Human Hannah Kay Boubel, Fredericksburg High tion. Needs will rightfully honor the National Immi- School, United States Military Academy; Madi- In 1971, Judge Keith issued a landmark civil gration Law Center as one of its Human son K. Dean-Von Stultz, Smithson Valley High liberties ruling in U.S. v. Sinclair, which found Needs Heroes for the year. Since 1979, NILC School, United States Merchant Marine Acad- wiretap surveillance absent a court order in has grown to be one of the premier immi- emy; Jack Daniel Dunworth, Westlake High domestic security cases to be unconstitutional. grants’ rights organizations, strategically using School, United States Naval Academy; JC This case came to be known as the ‘‘Keith de- a combination of litigation, policy, communica- Matthew Engel, Westlake High School, cision’’ and it was unanimously upheld by the tions, and alliance-building strategies to effect Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner United States Supreme Court. His ruling is social change. University, United States Merchant Marine also widely acknowledged as contributing to During my years in office, I have been Academy; Matthew Joseph Friedel, Central passage of the Foreign Intelligence Surveil- proud to work with NILC to advance fair and Catholic High School, United States Naval lance Act in 1975, which placed important re- moral immigration policies. During a debate Academy; Alexander Russell Heldstab, Kath- strictions on government surveillance of Amer- that all too often plays to fear rather than fact, erine Anne Porter School, Greystone Pre- icans. NILC works to make sure that policymakers paratory School at Schreiner University, In 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed remember the humanity of immigrants, their ir- United States Military Academy; James Bailey Judge Keith to the United States Court of Ap- replaceable contributions to our economy and Marshall, Saint Mary’s Hall, United States Mili- peals for the Sixth Circuit, where he has culture, and the real effects these laws have tary Academy; Julie Ann Padilla, Cole High served with distinction. He took senior status on their lives. By defending immigrants’ rights School, United States Air Force Academy; in 1995, but he continues to be a vital member

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19JY8.011 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS E1020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 19, 2017 of that Court. Just last year, his impassioned World War II: Cecil Carlisle, Richard Crum, has received many distinctions for her commit- dissent in a voting rights case gained national Edgar Darrow, Charles Davis, Eugene ment to education, including previously being recognition, as he recounted the ugly history Doering, Muriel Elijah, Armand Hansen, Na- named a finalist for this same honor in 2012. of voter suppression in this country, and he than Stiewig, William Thousand, Willard Wil- Mrs. Wattleworth is among the best edu- stood up for the rights of all Americans to liams, Richard Zisch. cators in the state of Illinois and I am proud have their voices heard at the ballot box. Korean War: Richard Anema, John Baker, to recognize her dedication to her students Judge Keith is well deserving of the numer- Edwin Boggie, Robert Brethauer, George and her community. ous honors and awards he has received Browning, Ralph Crockett, Gary Crouch, Congratulations Mrs. Wattleworth, on this throughout his career, including: the National Marvin Elwood, John Fickes, Harold Hogness, well-deserved award. I thank her for all she Association for the Advancement of Colored LaVern Hueske, Harry Kembel, Neville does. People’s highest award, the Spingarn Medal, Kempkes, Harold Krug, Louis Lambdin, Robert f in 1974; the American Bar Association’s Lebsack, Arthur Meyer, LeRoy Odell, Loren Thurgood Marshall Award in 1997; the Edward Postlewait, Frank Shipman, Wayne Sodman, HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVER- J. Devitt Award for Distinguished Service to Irvin Troudt, Wayne Wallis, Lois Wolfsong. SARY OF JUBILEE HOMES OF Justice in 1998, presented by a panel com- Vietnam War: Jose Abeyta, Tony Abeyta, SYRACUSE, INC. prised of a United States Supreme Court Jus- Timothy Ahern, Daniel Alires, Nelson Bachus, tice, a federal circuit court judge, and a federal James Barnett, John Barslund, Stephen HON. JOHN KATKO district court judge; and honorary degrees Bartels, Les Bates, Bernard Bay, David Beard, OF NEW YORK from Harvard University, Yale University, David Becker, Gary Becker, Mark Becker, Ste- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgetown University, the University of phen Bernardo, Howard Bostrom, William Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Michigan, Tuskegee University, and over thirty Bradford, Darrell Brasier, Robert Brevig, Tim- other institutions. othy Camps, Thomas Chagolla, Eric Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tonight, a distinguished panel that includes Christensen, Marvin Clark, Norris Clark, Rich- honor the 30th Anniversary of Jubilee Homes former Attorney General Eric Holder will be- ard Conley, David Cowan, Wesley Craig, Lor- of Syracuse, Inc. stow one more honor, in recognition of his life- raine Davison, Gary Dorsey, Christopher Jubilee Homes of Syracuse, Inc. was found- time of service as a defender of the Constitu- Erickson, Stanley Fisher, Jerome Folse, Patri- ed with the goal of revitalizing Syracuse’s tion and the civil rights of all people. I am cia Folse, Douglas Frost, Aurthur Gallegos, Southwest neighborhood with long-term solu- proud to call Judge Keith a mentor, a friend, Theodore Gilbert, Leroy Gonzales, Raymond tions for its residents to achieve adequate and and an inspiration. Gonzales, Albert Guse, Lowell Hill, Richard affordable housing. For the last 30 years, Jubi- f Istas, Timothy Jachowski, Joseph Kolicko Jr, lee Homes, led by Executive Director Walter Robert Krasznai, James Kuehl, Gary La- Dixie, has collaborated with community part- CONGRATULATING HERMANN HIGH Crosse, Patrick Lennon, Gary Littlefield, Rob- ners to construct over 100 affordable new SCHOOL BEARCATS BOYS GOLF ert Loos, Malcom Macaulay, Robert Maciel, homes and expanded its efforts to include TEAM Ronald Martinez, Jonathan Mason, Douglas economic, youth, and workforce development Mayeda, Joseph McKeon, Lee McCain, Don- in Southwest Syracuse. By creating a sense of HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER ald McKinley, Michael McPheron, Lawrence community among the residents of Southwest OF MISSOURI Montoya, Tobias Morales, Marjorie Syracuse and through its initiatives increasing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Morningstar, Warren Morrow, John Niehoff, homeownership and expanding business de- Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Everett Noble Jr., Jeffrey Nuce, Danny Oppie, velopment, Jubilee Homes has helped to sta- bilize the neighborhoods in Southwest Syra- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Robert Ortega, William Pierson, William Post cuse and improve the quality of life for count- today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- Jr., Anthony Quintana, Jimmy Rahm, Rudolph less residents. gratulating the Hermann High School Bearcats Ramirez, Constantino Ramos, Ronald Ray, I am proud to recognize Jubilee Homes for Boys Golf Team on their first place win in the Abel Razo, James Rose, Stephen Ryan, Wil- celebrating its 30th anniversary. Jubilee 2017 Class 2 Missouri State Golf Tournament. liam Sheahan, Jimmie Shipp, William Homes has become a staple for the Syracuse This team includes Andrew Budnik, Justin Springsteel, John Swens, Rolland Trauernicht, community and I wish this outstanding organi- Grosse, Matthew Heidger, Thomas Henson, Vernon Turner, Daniel Valdez, Dwight Van zation continued success in the years to Ross Henson, and their coach, Jeremy Beber, William Weaver, Warren Wienke, Rich- come. Hosick. They should be commended for all of ard Wyatt. their hard work throughout this past year and It is my distinct pleasure as the U.S. Rep- f resentative of the 4th District of Colorado to for bringing home the state championship to HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY recognize the honor, courage, and sacrifice of their school and community. OF JAIME MARTINEZ I ask you to join me in recognizing the Her- these heroes, along with all members of mann High School Bearcats Boys Golf Team America’s Armed Forces. I thank them for on a job well done. their dedication and service to this nation. HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO OF TEXAS f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING MRS. REBECCA HONOR FLIGHT NORTHERN Wednesday, July 19, 2017 COLORADO’S 18TH HONOR FLIGHT WATTLEWORTH Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. KEN BUCK HON. RODNEY DAVIS today to honor the life and legacy of Jaime Martinez, a son of San Antonio and civil rights OF COLORADO OF ILLINOIS leader who left an indelible mark on our city IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and nation. He was raised on the West Side Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 of San Antonio by his grandparents, immi- Mr. BUCK. Mr. Speaker, in honor of Amer- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- grants to the United States who had an appre- ica’s heroic veterans, the Honor Flight Net- er, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Rebecca ciation for President Franklin Delano Roo- work conducts two annual Honor Flight cere- Wattleworth, who was recently named a final- sevelt that resonated with Jaime in his youth. monies to Washington, D.C. to give our na- ist for Illinois Teacher of the Year by the Na- They involved him at an early age in La tion’s heroes a day to visit and reflect at their tional Network of State Teachers of the Year. Sociedad Mutualista Mexicana, which taught war memorials. On May 7, 2017, Honor Flight Each year, this organization recognizes the Jaime the importance of serving the commu- Northern Colorado held its 18th Honor Flight outstanding teachers that help improve stu- nity and helping others. that gave many of our courageous veterans dent learning and the teaching profession. After attending Lanier High School, Jaime this extraordinary opportunity. I am pleased to Mrs. Wattleworth is a math and science pursued his passion for music, and toured with recognize the Honor Flight on May 7, 2017, teacher at Warrensburg-Latham High School a number of bands across the United States honoring World War II, Korean War, and Viet- in my district. Like many in her profession, she and Canada before returning to San Antonio nam War veterans of Northern Colorado. takes a personal interest in her students, en- in 1966. Shortly after, he joined the Inter- Mr. Speaker, those who participated in this suring they have all the tools they need to national Union of Electrical Workers (IUE, now flight are as follows: succeed in the classroom and beyond, She the IUE–AFL–CIO) Local 780. Jaime went on

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The following day, he wel- Labor Council of the AFL–CIO and as presi- WILDCATS comed the Russian foreign minister and Rus- dent of the national Labor Council of Latin sian ambassador to the Oval Office with open American Advancement (LCLAA). Also a HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER arms, and revealed highly sensitive, classified strong advocate for immigrant rights, Jaime OF MISSOURI information to them. founded and was president of the League of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And now we know that several members of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Wednesday, July 19, 2017 the Trump Campaign and President Trump’s Council No. 4626 in San Antonio. Later, he inner circle met with a Russian lawyer and in- became the National Chairperson of the Immi- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise telligence agent during the campaign, hoping gration Committee tor LCLAA and treasurer of today to ask my colleagues to join me in con- to get incriminating information against Hillary LULAC at the national level. For nearly two gratulating Gannon Withers of the New Bloom- Clinton. decades, until his passing, Jaime also served field Wildcats for his second place finish in the Yet to this day, we have no way of knowing as the founder and chairman of the Cesar 2017 Missouri Class 1 Boys Individual Golf President Trump’s or the various Trump orga- Chavez Legacy and Educational Foundation. State Championship. nizations’ ties to Russia. We don’t know Jaime is survived by his wife, Maria Guada- Gannon and his coach should be com- whether Trump or his firms have received lupe Martinez; his daughter, Sarah Marie Mar- mended for all of their hard work throughout Russian income or loans or entered into Rus- tinez; his sons Ernest J. Martinez and Chris- this past year and for bringing home the team sian-linked partnerships. A ‘‘certified’’ letter topher Michael Martinez; his daughter-in-law state championship to their school and com- from paid attorneys does nothing to assuage Joyce A. Martinez; and his granddaughters munity. these concerns. Erika, Kayla, Amanda, and Sophia. I wish the I ask you to join me in recognizing Gannon The Legislative Branch has the responsi- entire Martinez family comfort and solace at Withers of the New Bloomfield Wildcats for a bility and the authority to check the Executive this difficult time. Jaime’s life of leadership and job well done. Branch and Section 6103 of the tax code al- service improved the lives of workers and im- f lows for an examination of his tax returns—au- migrants across the country. He will be RELATING TO A RESOLUTION thority put in place specifically so Congress missed. RAISING A QUESTION OF THE could examine conflicts of interest in the Exec- f PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE utive following the Teapot Dome scandal. We cannot ignore our duty to fully examine RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF PHILIP the personal financial entanglements this FOREST HON. DAVID N. CICILLINE President may have with Russian entities and OF RHODE ISLAND individuals and whether he has abused the tax HON. DOUG COLLINS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES laws of this country. OF GEORGIA Wednesday, July 19, 2017 We have nothing but evidence to justify IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES such an examination. If and when such con- Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, my resolution flicts are revealed, I do not want to say to our Wednesday, July 19, 2017 raises the question of the privileges of the constituents that we had the power to review House pursuant to Rule IX, clause 1, as it af- Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I these conflicts, but we did nothing. I for one fects ‘‘the rights of the House collectively, its rise today to recognize the life of Philip Forest, do not want my integrity or the integrity of my dignity, and the integrity of its proceedings.’’ a native of Ellijay, who passed away on July colleagues in this body to be demeaned by Insofar as it raises the House’s failure to un- 1. Mr. Forest lived a life committed to serving such a shameful failure. dertake its constitutional responsibility of over- his country and helping his fellow citizens. To restore the dignity of the House, we sight and the obligation of all elected officials When Philip graduated high school, he en- must use our authority to request President to ensure decisions are made free of conflicts listed in the U.S. Army where he served in the Trump’s tax returns and give the American and with the public interest in mind. Medical Services Unit and, over time, became people the transparency they deserve. an Intelligence Officer. After 16 years of serv- In particular, matters related to the House’s ice, Mr. Forest retired and began a new ca- constitutionally granted powers have been rec- f ognized as valid questions of the privileges of reer—a career that spanned from the U.S. De- SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS partment of Housing and Urban Development the House. The Origination Clause that re- to the National Association of Homebuilders. quests revenue bills to originate in the House Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Despite his demanding career, Mr. Forest includes the issues related to revenues gen- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, still prioritized time for his friends and neigh- erated by our tax code. Clearly the issues 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- bors. When he moved to northeast Georgia, raised by this resolution cover those matters tem for a computerized schedule of all he became involved in the Georgia High contemplated by the Origination Clause. meetings and hearings of Senate com- Country Builders Association, from which he There is nothing more of a threat to the in- mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and tegrity of the House than ignoring our duty to tees, and committees of conference. was an active member at his local Republican provide a check and balance to the executive This title requires all such committees Party. branch. To restore the dignity of the House, to notify the Office of the Senate Daily When I think of Philip Forest, I think of a we must use our authority to request Presi- Digest—designated by the Rules Com- man who wanted to serve his country in any dent Trump’s tax returns and give the Amer- mittee—of the time, place and purpose and every capacity. Mr. Forest’s service was ican people the transparency they deserve. of the meetings, when scheduled and inexhaustible, and I hope his legacy encour- The stunning conflicts of interest are piling any cancellations or changes in the ages northeast Georgians for years to come. up as the President, his family, and his friends meetings as they occur. f profit in their personal business endeavors As an additional procedure along while serving in public office. with the computerization of this infor- PERSONAL EXPLANATION President Trump has not divested himself mation, the Office of the Senate Daily from his businesses as was recommended by Digest will prepare this information for HON. KAY GRANGER the Office of Government Ethics. He is the printing in the Extensions of Remarks OF TEXAS sole beneficiary of the trust his sons now man- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age and can still pull funds from it at any time. on Monday and Wednesday of each We need to see how the President would week. Wednesday, July 19, 2017 personally benefit from changes to our tax Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, I was unable code. Tax code changes proposed by his ad- July 20, 2017 may be found in the Daily to attend votes in the afternoon of July 18, ministration could lower his own personal tax Digest of today’s RECORD.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19JY8.019 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS E1022 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 19, 2017 MEETINGS SCHEDULED Committee on Energy and Natural Re- rules, S. 886, to amend the Homeland JULY 25 sources Security Act of 2002 to establish an Ac- Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, quisition Review Board in the Depart- Time to be announced and Mining ment of Homeland Security, S. 906, to Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and To hold hearings to examine S. 32, to amend the Homeland Security Act of Forestry provide for conservation, enhanced 2002 to provide for congressional notifi- To hold hearings to examine commod- recreation opportunities, and develop- cation regarding major acquisition pro- ities, credit, and crop insurance, focus- ment of renewable energy in the Cali- gram breaches, S. 1199, to amend the ing on perspectives on risk manage- fornia Desert Conservation Area, S. 90, Homeland Security Act of 2002 to reau- ment tools and trends for the 2018 to survey the gradient boundary along Farm Bill. the Red River in the States of Okla- thorize the Border Enforcement Secu- SD–106 homa and Texas, S. 357, to direct the rity Task Force program within the 10 a.m. Secretary of the Interior to convey cer- Department of Homeland Security, S. Committee on Commerce, Science, and tain public lands in San Bernardino 938, to require notice of cost-free Fed- Transportation County, California, to the San eral procurement technical assistance Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Bernardino Valley Water Conservation in connection with registration of Fisheries, and Coast Guard District, and to accept in return cer- small business concerns in procure- To hold hearings to examine efforts on tain exchanged non-public lands, S. 436, ment systems, S. 1208, to direct the marine debris in the oceans and Great to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- Secretary of Homeland Security to pro- Lakes. rior to retire coal preference right vide for an option under the Secure SR–253 lease applications for which the Sec- Mail Initiative under which a person to Committee on Environment and Public retary has made an affirmative com- whom a document is sent under that Works mercial quantities determination, to initiative may elect to have the United substitute certain land selections of Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear States Postal Service use the Hold for the Navajo Nation, to designate certain Safety Pickup service or the Signature Con- wilderness areas, S. 467, to provide for To hold hearings to examine developing firmation service in delivering the doc- the disposal of certain Bureau of Land ument, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing sup- and deploying advanced clean energy Management land in Mohave County, port for the designation of October 28, technologies. Arizona, S. 468, to establish a procedure 2017, as ‘‘Honoring the Nation’s First SD–406 for resolving claims to certain rights- Committee on the Judiciary of-way, S. 614, to require the Secretary Responders Day’’, H.R. 1293, to amend To hold hearings to examine the nomina- of the Interior to establish a pilot pro- title 5, United States Code, to require tions of Ralph R. Erickson, of North gram for commercial recreation con- that the Office of Personnel Manage- Dakota, to be United States Circuit cessions on certain land managed by ment submit an annual report to Con- Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Dabney the Bureau of Land Management, S. gress relating to the use of official Langhorne Friedrich, of California, to 785, to amend the Alaska Native Claims time by Federal employees, H.R. 1117, be United States District Judge for the Settlement Act to provide for equitable to require the Administrator of the District of Columbia, Stephen S. allotment of land to Alaska Native vet- Federal Emergency Management Agen- Schwartz, of Virginia, to be a Judge of erans, S. 837, to provide for the convey- cy to submit a report regarding certain the United States Court of Federal ance of certain land to Washington plans regarding assistance to appli- Claims, and Brian Allen Benczkowski, County, Utah, to authorize the ex- cants and grantees during the response of Virginia, to be an Assistant Attor- change of Federal land and non-Federal to an emergency or disaster, H.R. 1679, ney General, Department of Justice. land in the State of Utah, S. 884, to to ensure that the Federal Emergency SD–226 amend the Omnibus Budget Reconcili- Management Agency’s current efforts 2:30 p.m. ation Act of 1993 to require the Bureau to modernize its grant management Committee on Armed Services of Land Management to provide a system includes applicant accessibility Subcommittee on SeaPower claimant of a small miner waiver from and transparency, H.R. 195, to amend To hold hearings to receive testimony on claim maintenance fees with a period title 44, United States Code, to restrict of 60 days after written receipt of 1 or options and considerations for achiev- the distribution of free printed copies more defects is provided to the claim- ing a 355-ship Navy from naval ana- of the Federal Register to Members of ant by registered mail to cure the 1 or lysts. more defects or pay the claim mainte- Congress and other officers and em- SR–222 nance fee, S. 941, to withdraw certain ployees of the United States, H.R. 194, National Forest System land in the to ensure the effective processing of JULY 26 Emigrant Crevice area located in the mail by Federal agencies, and an origi- Custer Gallatin National Forest, Park nal bill to amend the Ethics in Govern- 9:30 a.m. County, Montana, from the mining and ment Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Ju- Special Committee on Aging mineral leasing laws of the United dicial Conference of the United States To hold hearings to examine progress to- States, S. 1149, to amend the Alaska to redact sensitive information con- ward a cure for Type I Diabetes, focus- Native Claims Settlement Act to re- tained in financial disclosure reports of ing on research and the artificial pan- peal a provision limiting the export of judicial officers and employees. creas. timber harvested from land conveyed SD–342 SD–106 to the Kake Tribal Corporation under Committee on the Judiciary that Act, S. 1230, to prohibit the condi- To hold an oversight hearing to examine 10 a.m. tioning of any permit, lease, or other Committee on Appropriations the Foreign Agents Registration Act use agreement on the transfer of any and attempts to influence United Subcommittee on Financial Services and water right to the United States by the General Government States elections, focusing on lessons Secretaries of the Interior and Agri- learned from current and prior admin- To hold hearings to examine proposed culture, S. 1271, to designate certain budget estimates and justification for istrations. mountain peaks in the State of Colo- SD–226 fiscal year 2018 for the Department of rado as ‘‘Fowler Peak’’ and ‘‘Boskoff the Treasury. 2:30 p.m. Peak’’, and S. 1548, to designate certain Committee on Homeland Security and SD–138 land administered by the Bureau of Governmental Affairs Committee on Commerce, Science, and Land Management and the Forest Permanent Subcommittee on Investiga- Transportation Service in the State of Oregon as wil- tions To hold hearings to examine the nomina- derness and national recreation areas tions of Karen Dunn Kelley, of Penn- and to make additional wild and scenic To hold an oversight hearing to examine sylvania, to be Under Secretary for river designations in the State of Or- Federal infrastructure permitting and Economic Affairs, and Peter B. David- egon. the Federal Permitting Improvement son, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, SD–366 Steering Council. both of the Department of Commerce, Committee on Homeland Security and SD–342 and Mark H. Buzby, of Virginia, to be Governmental Affairs Committee on Indian Affairs Administrator of the Maritime Admin- Business meeting to consider S. 873, to To hold an oversight hearing to examine istration, and Ronald L. Batory, of New amend section 8433 of title 5, United the Government Accountability Office Jersey, to be Administrator of the Fed- States Code, to provide for flexibility reports on human trafficking of Amer- eral Railroad Administration, both of in making withdrawals from the Thrift ican Indian and Alaska Natives in the the Department of Transportation. Savings Fund, S. 288, to require notice United States. SR–253 and comment for certain interpretative SD–628

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:01 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M19JY8.000 E19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with REMARKS Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Daily Digest Senate David Bernhardt, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary Chamber Action of the Interior occur at 1:45 p.m. Page S4086 Routine Proceedings, pages S4061–S4086 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and four reso- lowing nominations: lutions were introduced, as follows: S. 1578–1591, Stephen Censky, of Missouri, to be Deputy Sec- and S. Res. 221–224. Pages S4081–82 retary of Agriculture. Appointments: Joseph Kernan, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy: Guy B. Roberts, of Virginia, to be an Assistant The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant Secretary of Defense. to 10 U.S.C. 9355(a), appointed the following Sen- Hester Maria Peirce, of Ohio, to be a Member of ator to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term Academy: Senator Daines (Committee on Appropria- expiring June 5, 2020. tions). Pages S4085–86 Michael Dourson, of Ohio, to be Assistant Ad- Message from the President: Senate received the ministrator for Toxic Substances of the Environ- following message from the President of the United mental Protection Agency. States: John J. Bartrum, of Indiana, to be an Assistant Transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to Secretary of Health and Human Services. the continuation of the national emergency with re- Peter Henry Barlerin, of Colorado, to be Ambas- spect to significant transnational criminal organiza- sador to the Republic of Cameroon. tions that was established in Executive Order 13581 Daniel J. Kaniewski, of Minnesota, to be Deputy on July 24, 2011; which was referred to the Com- Administrator for National Preparedness, Federal mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Emergency Management Agency, Department of (PM–13) Page S4081 Homeland Security. Kurt G. Alme, of Montana, to be United States Bush Nomination—Agreement: Senate continued Attorney for the District of Montana for the term of consideration of the nomination of John Kenneth four years. Bush, of Kentucky, to be United States Circuit Annemarie Carney Axon, of Alabama, to be Judge for the Sixth Circuit. Pages S4061–77 United States District Judge for the Northern Dis- During consideration of this nomination today, trict of Alabama. Senate also took the following action: Liles Clifton Burke, of Alabama, to be United By 51 yeas to 48 nays (Vote No. 163), Senate States District Judge for the Northern District of agreed to the motion to close further debate on the Alabama. nomination. Page S4064 Donald Q. Cochran, Jr., of Tennessee, to be A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- United States Attorney for the Middle District of viding that all time during morning business, recess, Tennessee for the term of four years. adjournment, and Leader remarks count post-cloture Russell M. Coleman, of Kentucky, to be United on the nomination. Page S4086 States Attorney for the Western District of Ken- A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- tucky for the term of four years. viding for further consideration of the nomination, Peter E. Deegan, Jr., of Iowa, to be United States post-cloture, at approximately 10 a.m., on Thursday, Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa for the July 20, 2017; that all post-cloture time on the term of four years. nomination expire at 12:15 p.m.; and that notwith- J. Cody Hiland, of Arkansas, to be United States standing the provisions of Rule XXII, the vote on Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas for the the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of term of four years. D802

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NOMINATIONS BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee concluded Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: a hearing to examine the nominations of Luis E. Committee ordered favorably reported the nomina- Arreaga, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Re- tions of Marvin Kaplan, of Kansas, and William J. public of Guatemala, Sharon Day, of Florida, to be Emanuel, of California, both to be a Member of the Ambassador to the Republic of Costa Rica, and National Labor Relations Board. Krishna R. Urs, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Peru, all of the Department of NOMINATIONS State, after the nominees testified and answered Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee concluded a questions in their own behalf. hearing to examine the nominations of Thomas G. RULE OF LAW IN VENEZUELA Bowman, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary, Brooks Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on D. Tucker, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian (Congressional and Legislative Affairs), and James Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Byrne, of Virginia, to be General Counsel, all of the Women’s Issues concluded a hearing to examine the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Michael P. collapse of the rule of law in Venezuela, focusing on Allen, of Florida, Amanda L. Meredith, of Virginia, what the United States and the international com- and Joseph L. Toth, of Wisconsin, each to be a munity can do to restore democracy, after receiving Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Vet- testimony from Luis Almagro Lemes, Organization erans Claims, after the nominees testified and an- of American States, Washington, D.C. swered questions in their own behalf. BUSINESS MEETING NOMINATIONS Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee concluded a fairs: Committee ordered favorably reported the hearing to examine the nominations of Susan M. nomination of David P. Pekoske, of Maryland, to be Gordon, of Virginia, to be Principal Deputy Director an Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security. of National Intelligence, Robert P. Storch, of the USPS ACTIONS DURING 2016 CAMPAIGN District of Columbia, to be Inspector General of the SEASON National Security Agency, Department of Defense, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- and Isabel Marie Keenan Patelunas, of Pennsylvania, fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the to be Assistant Secretary for Intelligence and Anal- Postal Service’s actions during the 2016 campaign ysis, Department of the Treasury, after the nominees season, focusing on implications for the Hatch Act, testified and answered questions in their own behalf. after receiving testimony from Timm Kopp, Letter Carrier, William Siemer, Acting Deputy Inspector INTELLIGENCE General, and Megan J. Brennan, Postmaster General Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee held closed and Chief Executive Officer, all of the Postal Service; hearings on intelligence matters, receiving testimony and Adam Miles, Acting Special Counsel, Office of from officials of the intelligence community. Special Counsel. Committee recessed subject to the call. h House of Representatives Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Chamber Action appointed Representative Westerman to act as Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 27 pub- Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H5981 lic bills, H.R. 3294–3320; and 9 resolutions, H.J. Recess: The House recessed at 10:53 a.m. and re- Res. 109–110; H. Con. Res. 69; and H. Res. convened at 12 noon. Page H5987 456–461, were introduced. Pages H6040–42 Guest Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H6043–44 Guest Chaplain, Chaplain Marshall Dunbar, Chris- Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. tian Community Action, Lewisville, TX. Page H5987

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Subsequently, Representative Cicilline question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 236 appealed the ruling of the chair and Representative yeas to 192 nays, Roll No. 393. Cheney moved to table the appeal. Agreed to the Pages H5991–97, H5999–H6001 motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Promoting Interagency Coordination for Review by a yea-and-nay vote of 235 yeas to 190 nays with of Natural Gas Pipelines Act: The House passed one answering ‘‘present’’, Roll No. 392. H.R. 2910, to provide for Federal and State agency Pages H5997–99 coordination in the approval of certain authorizations Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure under the Natural Gas Act, by a yea-and-nay vote Act: The House passed H.R. 2883, to establish a of 248 yeas to 179 nays, Roll No. 402. more uniform, transparent, and modern process to Pages H6001–10, H6023–27 authorize the construction, connection, operation, Rejected the Watson Coleman motion to recom- and maintenance of international border-crossing fa- mit the bill to the Committee on Energy and Com- merce with instructions to report the same back to cilities for the import and export of oil and natural the House forthwith with an amendment, by a re- gas and the transmission of electricity, by a yea-and- corded vote of 189 ayes to 239 noes, Roll No. 401. nay vote of 254 yeas to 175 nays, Roll No. 398. Pages H6025–26 Page H6010–23 Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Rejected the O’Halleran motion to recommit the ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules bill to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee Print 115–28 shall be considered as an with instructions to report the same back to the original bill for the purpose of amendment under the House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded five-minute rule. Page H6006 vote of 193 ayes to 232 noes, Roll No. 397. Agreed to: Pages H6021–23 Lynch amendment (No. 2 printed in part A of H. Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Rept. 115–235) that directs FERC, in considering ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules an application for an authorization or certificate cov- Committee Print 115–29 shall be considered as an ered by the bill, to consult with the Administrator original bill for the purpose of amendment under the of the Transportation Security Administration re- five-minute rule, in lieu of the amendment in the garding the extent of the applicant’s compliance nature of a substitute recommended by the Com- with security guidance and best practice rec- mittee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the ommendations issued by TSA on pipeline infrastruc- bill. Page H6017 ture security, pipeline cybersecurity, pipeline per- Agreed to: sonnel security, and other pipeline security measures Gene Green (TX) amendment (No. 3 printed in designed to ensure the public safety. Pages H6008–09 part B of H. Rept. 115–235) that clarifies the appli- Rejected: cability of the National Environmental Policy Act of Tsongas amendment (No. 1 printed in part A of 1969 (NEPA) to projects affected by the bill. H. Rept. 115–235) that sought to prohibit the ap- Pages H6019–20 plication of section 3 if any part of a pipeline facility Rejected: that is a subject of the application is to be located Engel amendment (No. 1 printed in part B of H. on lands required under Federal, State, or local law Rept. 115–235) that sought to ensure that permit- to be managed for purposes of natural resource con- ting authority for cross-border pipelines remains servation or recreation (by a recorded vote of 180 with the Department of State (by a recorded vote of ayes to 249 noes, Roll No. 399); and 182 ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 395); and Pages H6007–08, H6923–24 Pages H6018–19, H6020–21 Beyer amendment (No. 3 printed in part A of H. Tsongas amendment (No. 2 printed in part B of Rept. 115–235) that sought to improve FERC’s H. Rept. 115–235) that sought to state FERC may public comment and transparency process (by a re- not issue a certificate of crossing if any part of the corded vote of 192 ayes to 236 noes, Roll No. 400). oil or natural gas pipeline project is to be located on Pages H6009–10, H6024–25 lands required under Federal, State, or local law to H. Res. 454, the rule providing for consideration be managed for purposes of natural resource con- of the bills (H.R. 2910), (H.R. 2883), and (H.R.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:09 Jul 20, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D19JY7.REC D19JYPT1 SSpencer on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with DIGEST July 19, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D807 heard from David Valadao, Congressman, 21st Dis- REVERSING THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP trict, California House of Representatives; and public DECLINE witnesses. Committee on Small Business: Full Committee held a LEGISLATIVE MEASURES hearing entitled ‘‘Reversing the Entrepreneurship Committee on Natural Resources: Full Committee held Decline’’. Testimony was heard from public wit- a hearing on H.R. 424, the ‘‘Gray Wolf State Man- nesses. agement Act of 2017’’; H.R. 717, the ‘‘Listing Re- form Act’’; H.R. 1274, the ‘‘State, Tribal, and Local BUILDING A 21ST CENTURY Species Transparency and Recovery Act’’; H.R. 2603, INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AMERICA: the ‘‘SAVES Act’’; and H.R. 3131, the ‘‘Endangered IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WATER Species Litigation Reasonableness Act’’. Testimony RESOURCES REFORM AND DEVELOPMENT was heard from Representatives Newhouse, Peterson, ACT OF 2014 AND THE WATER RESOURCES Olson, Gohmert, and Huizenga; Glenn Hegar, DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2016 Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Greg Sheehan, Deputy Director, Fish and Wildlife Service; Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Sub- David Willms, Policy Advisor for Governor, Wyo- committee on Water Resources and Environment ming; and public witnesses. held a hearing entitled ‘‘Building a 21st Century In- frastructure for America: Implementation of the EXPLORING THE SUCCESSES AND Water Resources Reform and Development Act of CHALLENGES OF THE MAGNUSON- 2014 and the Water Resources Development Act of STEVENS ACT 2016’’. Testimony was heard from Douglas W. La- Committee on Natural Resources: Subcommittee on mont, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Water, Power and Oceans held a hearing entitled Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary ‘‘Exploring the Successes and Challenges of the Mag- of the Army—Civil Works; and Lieutenant General nuson-Stevens Act’’. Testimony was heard from Nick Todd T. Semonite, Commanding General, Chief of Wiley, Executive Director, Florida Fish and Wildlife Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Conservation Commission; and public witnesses. MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Full Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Full Committee held a Committee held a markup on H.R. 378, the ‘‘Bo- markup on H.R. 95, the ‘‘Veterans’ Access to Child nuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2897, to Care Act’’; H.R. 282, the ‘‘Military Residency authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia and Choice Act’’; H.R. 918, the ‘‘Veteran Urgent Access the Director of the National Park Service to enter to Mental Healthcare Act’’; H.R. 1058, the ‘‘VA into cooperative management agreements for the op- Provider Equity Act’’; H.R. 1690, the ‘‘Department eration, maintenance, and management of units of of Veterans Affairs Bonus Transparency Act’’; H.R. the National Park System in the District of Colum- 2006, the ‘‘VA Procurement Efficiency and Trans- bia, and for other purposes; H.R. 2989, the ‘‘Fred- parency Act’’; H.R. 2749, the ‘‘Protecting Business erick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act’’; H.R. Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3031, the ‘‘TSP Modernization Act of 2017’’; H.R. 2772, the ‘‘SEA Act’’; H.R. 2781, the ‘‘Ensuring 3210, the ‘‘Securely Expediting Clearances Through Veteran Enterprise Participation in Strategic Reporting Transparency Act of 2017’’; H.R. 3243, Sourcing Act’’; H.R. 3218, the ‘‘Harry W. Colmery the ‘‘FITARA Enhancement Act of 2017’’; and H.R. Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017’’; and 3244, to amend title 5, United States Code, to pro- H.R. 3262, to require the Secretary of Veterans Af- vide for annual surveys of Federal employees, and for fairs to carry out a pilot program to provide edu- other purposes. H.R. 378, H.R. 2989, H.R. 3210, cational assistance to certain former members of the and H.R. 3244 were ordered reported, as amended. Armed Forces for education and training as physician H.R. 2897, H.R. 3031, and H.R. 3243 were or- assistants of the Department of Veterans Affairs, to dered reported, without amendment. establish pay grades and require competitive pay for ENERGY INNOVATION: LETTING physician assistants of the Department, and for other TECHNOLOGY LEAD purposes. H.R. 95, H.R. 918, H.R. 1058, H.R. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Full Com- 2781, H.R. 3218, and H.R. 3262 were ordered re- mittee held a hearing on ‘‘Energy Innovation: Let- ported, as amended. H.R. 1690, H.R. 282, H.R. ting Technology Lead’’. Testimony was heard from 2006, H.R. 2749, and H.R. 2772 were ordered re- public witnesses. ported, without amendment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:55 Oct 06, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\RECORD17\JULY\D19JY7.REC D19JY7 D808 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST July 19, 2017 EFFORTS TO COMBAT WASTE, FRAUD, Arizona, to be Commissioner of Reclamation, and Susan AND ABUSE IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM Combs, of Texas, and Douglas W. Domenech, of Vir- ginia, both to be an Assistant Secretary, all of the Depart- Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on ment of the Interior, and Paul Dabbar, of New York, to Oversight held a hearing entitled ‘‘Efforts to Combat be Under Secretary for Science, David S. Jonas, of Vir- Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the Medicare Program’’. ginia, to be General Counsel, and Mark Wesley Menezes, Testimony was heard from James Cosgrove, Director, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary, all of the Department Health Care, Government Accountability Office; and of Energy, 10 a.m., SD–366. Jonathan Morse, Acting Director, Center for Pro- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Sub- gram Integrity, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid committee on Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife, to hold Services. hearings to examine innovative financing and funding, fo- HOW TAX REFORM WILL SIMPLIFY OUR cusing on addressing America’s crumbling water infra- BROKEN TAX CODE AND HELP structure, 10 a.m., SD–406. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES Committee on Finance: business meeting to consider the nomination of David J. Kautter, of Virginia, to be an As- Committee on Ways and Means: Subcommittee on Tax sistant Secretary of the Treasury, 10 a.m., SD–215. Policy held a hearing entitled ‘‘How Tax Reform Committee on Foreign Relations: to hold hearings to exam- Will Simplify Our Broken Tax Code and Help Indi- ine the nominations of Kay Bailey Hutchison, of Texas, viduals and Families’’. Testimony was heard from to be United States Permanent Representative on the former Member Bill Archer and public witnesses. Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador, Kelly Knight Craft, Joint Meetings of Kentucky, to be Ambassador to Canada, Robert Wood Johnson IV, of New York, to be Ambassador to the CIGARETTE SMUGGLING IN THE OSCE United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, REGION Lewis M. Eisenberg, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Com- Italian Republic, and to serve concurrently and without mission concluded a hearing to examine illicit ciga- additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic rette smuggling in the Organization for Security and of San Marino, and Kathleen Troia McFarland, of New Co-operation in Europe region, after receiving testi- York, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore, all mony from Louise Shelley, George Mason University of the Department of State, 9:30 a.m., SD–419. Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Cen- Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider ter, Williamsburg, Virginia; David T. Sweanor, Uni- the nominations of Christopher A. Wray, of Georgia, to versity of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy, and be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jeffrey Ethics, Ottawa, Canada; and Marc Firestone, Philip Bossert Clark, of Virginia, and Beth Ann Williams, of Morris International, Inc., Lausanne, Switzerland. New Jersey, both to be an Assistant Attorney General, John W. Huber, to be United States Attorney for the f District of Utah, Justin E. Herdman, to be United States COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and John E. JULY 20, 2017 Town, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, all of the Department of Justice, and (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) Trevor N. McFadden, of Virginia, to be United States Senate District Judge for the District of Columbia, 9:30 a.m., SD–226. Committee on Appropriations: business meeting to markup Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: business meeting to con- an original bill entitled, ‘‘Energy and Water Develop- sider the nominations of Thomas G. Bowman, of Florida, ment Appropriations Act, 2018’’, an original bill entitled to be Deputy Secretary, Brooks D. Tucker, of Maryland, ‘‘Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad- to be an Assistant Secretary (Congressional and Legislative ministration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018’’, and subcommittee funding guidance, 10:30 a.m., Affairs), and James Byrne, of Virginia, to be General SD–106. Counsel, all of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: to Michael P. Allen, of Florida, Amanda L. Meredith, of hold hearings to examine housing finance reform, focus- Virginia, and Joseph L. Toth, of Wisconsin, each to be ing on maintaining access for small lenders, 10 a.m., a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Vet- SD–538. erans Claims, Time to be announced, Room to be an- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- nounced. committee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to and the Internet, to hold hearings to examine an update examine certain intelligence matters, 2 p.m., SH–219. on FirstNet, 10 a.m., SR–253. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: to hold hear- ings to examine the nominations of Brenda Burman, of

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Thursday, July 20 9 a.m., Thursday, July 20

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Thursday: Consideration of H.R. 218— ation of the nomination of John Kenneth Bush, of Ken- King Cove Road Land Exchange Act. Consideration of tucky, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth measures under suspension of the Rules. Circuit, post-cloture, and vote on confirmation of the nomination at 12:15 p.m. At 1:45 p.m., Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of David Bernhardt, of Vir- ginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Collins, Doug, Ga., E1018, E1021 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1019 Conyers, John, Jr., Mich., E1016, E1019 Katko, John, N.Y., E1020 Barletta, Lou, Pa., E1016 Correa, J. Luis, Calif., E1017 Krishnamoorthi, Ill., E1015 Blumenauer, Earl, Ore., E1018 Davis, Rodney, Ill., E1020 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E1016, E1017, E1018, E1020, Buck, Ken, Colo., E1020 DeFazio, Peter A., Ore., E1017 E1021 Castro, Joaquin, Tex., E1020 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E1016 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E1015 Cicilline, David N., R.I., E1021 Dunn, Neal P., Fla., E1018 Rooney, Francis, Fla., E1015 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1017 Granger, Kay, Tex., E1017, E1021 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E1015 Cohen, Steve, Tenn., E1018 Gutie´rrez, Luis V., Ill., E1019 Smith, Lamar, Tex., E1019

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