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Vol. 160 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2014 No. 137 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- H.R. 3716, to ratify a water settle- called to order by the Speaker. giance as follows: ment agreement affecting the Pyramid f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Lake Paiute Tribe, and for other pur- United States of America, and to the Repub- poses; PRAYER lic for which it stands, one nation under God, H.R. 5062, to amend the Consumer Fi- The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. nancial Protection Act of 2010 to speci- J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: f fy that privilege and confidentiality God of the universe, we give You MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT are maintained when information is thanks for giving us another day. shared by certain nondepository cov- A full week later, we are thankful A message in writing from the Presi- ered persons with Federal and State fi- that we live in a nation where a peace- dent of the United States was commu- nancial regulators, and for other pur- ful change or readjustment of govern- nicated to the House by Mr. Brian poses; ment is not only expected, but Pate, one of his secretaries. H.R. 5404, to amend title 38, United achieved. May it ever be so. f States Code, to extend certain expiring Bless the Members of this assembly MAKING IN ORDER CONSIDER- provisions of law administered by the as they return to the work facing ATION OF MOTIONS TO SUSPEND Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for them, work that needs to be done. Give THE RULES ON NOVEMBER 13, other purposes. them the wisdom they need and the 2014, OR NOVEMBER 14, 2014 f charity they must possess to work to- gether. Help them to make wise deci- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER sions in a good manner. unanimous consent that it be in order PRO TEMPORE We ask Your blessing as well on at any time on the legislative day of The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- those newly elected, or reelected, to November 13, 2014, or November 14, ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following this assembly. May they fully under- 2014, for the Speaker to entertain mo- enrolled bills were signed by Speaker stand the trust that has been given tions that the House suspend the rules pro tempore HARRIS on Thursday, Sep- them to represent not only those whose as though under clause 1 of rule XV. tember 25, 2014: votes they received, but those who did The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. H.R. 4980, to prevent and address sex not vote for them as well. All are citi- WOMACK). Is there objection to the re- trafficking of children in foster care, to zens to be represented by the new quest of the gentleman from ? extend and improve adoption incen- Members of this people’s House. There was no objection. tives, and to improve international May Your blessing, O God, be with f child support recovery; them and with us all this day and every H.R. 4994, to amend title XVIII of the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER day to come, and may all we do be for Social Security Act to provide for PRO TEMPORE Your greater honor and glory. standardized post-acute care assess- Amen. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ment data for quality, payment, and f ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following discharge planning, and for other pur- enrolled bills were signed by Speaker poses; THE JOURNAL pro tempore WOLF on Friday, Sep- S.J. Res. 40, providing for the ap- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- tember 19, 2014: pointment of Michael Lynton as a cit- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- H.R. 594, to amend the Public Health izen regent of the Board of Regents of ceedings and announces to the House Service Act relating to Federal re- the Smithsonian Institution. his approval thereof. search on muscular dystrophy, and for f Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- other purposes; nal stands approved. H.R. 2600, to amend the Interstate VETERANS DAY f Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clar- (Mr. PALAZZO asked and was given ify how the act applies to condomin- permission to address the House for 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE iums; minute.) The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- H.R. 3043, to amend the Internal Rev- Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, yester- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) enue Code of 1986 to clarify the treat- day was Veterans Day, and I just want come forward and lead the House in the ment of general welfare benefits pro- to say thank you to my fellow Ameri- Pledge of Allegiance. vided by Indian tribes; cans who took the time to celebrate it.

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Georgetown Uni- Federal dictates pose to the economy. will walk through the gates of hell to versity President Jack DeGioia noted Asking the Federal Government to stand up against evil and danger so we that Lancaster ‘‘provided extraor- disclose the cost of a mandate in addi- do not have to. dinary leadership as dean of SFS and tion to its benefits should not be con- Veterans don’t ask for much, so it is was a leader and a professor contrib- troversial. It is just plain common not a hard holiday to celebrate. A sim- uting in countless ways to our commu- sense, Mr. Speaker. I call on the Senate ple ‘‘thank you’’ will do just fine. nity through her vision and scholar- to pass UMITA and put transparency But I want to ask the American peo- ship. Moreover, the joy and dedication back in government. ple to never forget the sacrifices that that Carol brought to her work in- f these fine men and women and their spired us all to be the very best families make for us. And as a Nation, versions of ourselves,’’ he said. JONATHAN GRUBER’S STATE- we must keep our promises we made to Chairman of the Foreign Service MENTS ARE SHOCKING BUT NOT these defenders of freedom. School’s Board of Visitors, my hus- SURPRISING Veterans love our American flag. It band, Paul Pelosi, noted that as the (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given represents the greatest Nation in the first woman and first alumnus to be- permission to address the House for 1 history of mankind. Fly it proudly. come dean of the School of Foreign minute and to revise and extend his re- Simply put, be proud to be an Amer- Service, she ‘‘was renowned for her marks.) ican. For a veteran, that is thanks commitment to her students; she dem- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, in 2009, enough. onstrated both intellectual curiosity President-elect Obama wrote a memo f and courage and had a profound effect that his Presidency will usher in an un- on the way we think about global de- precedented level of openness. But this HONORING THE LIFE OF CAROL J. velopment. Carol will be remembered week, it was revealed that the lead ar- LANCASTER as a pioneering woman in international chitect for the , (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given affairs and a stalwart champion of Jonathan Gruber, capitalized on—his permission to address the House for 1 human dignity.’’ words now—the stupidity of the Amer- minute and to revise and extend her re- In conclusion, when speaking around ican people in passing the health care marks.) the world, Lancaster also had to stand law. He further went on to say the lack Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to on what she called the ‘‘Madeline of transparency is a huge political ad- celebrate the life of Carol J. Lancaster, Albright box’’ to be seen over podiums. vantage and was critical to passing the the visionary educator, public servant, Today, thousands of young students law. and trailblazing dean of the George- and women from across the world stand This insult to the American people is town School of Foreign Service, who on her shoulders, inspired by her exam- shocking, but it is hardly surprising. In passed away last month. ple and empowered by her leadership to 2011, the Energy and Commerce Com- Born to working-class parents during speak boldly, act bravely, and make mittee uncovered evidence of secret the Second World War, Lancaster be- their mark in the world. meetings at the White House where came the first in her family to attend May it be a comfort to her husband, they were setting the stage for the college. At Georgetown University, she Curt, their son, Douglas, who is with us takeover of America’s healthcare. At became one of the first women to earn today with his wife, and the entire the time, their work was discounted. a bachelor of science degree from the Farrar family that so many people Old news, they said. But was it really? School of Foreign Service. Following around the world mourn their loss, The American people sent a message graduation, Dean Lancaster was award- share their grief, and are praying for last week, and the message was they ed a Fulbright fellowship to study at them at this sad time. are not stupid. This administration, the Universidad de San Andres in La President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of which finds value in opacity while Paz, Bolivia, adding Spanish to the five Liberia said it best: ‘‘May she rest in talking transparency, needs to conduct additional languages she would learn in peace for her long years of labor to its business in the light of day, exactly adulthood. Lancaster later earned a make the world a better place.’’ as they promised in 2009. doctorate in international relations f f from the London School of Economics in 1972. UMITA IRAN NUCLEAR NEGOTIANTS After teaching in England and fol- (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- DEADLINE lowing a series of prestigious fellow- mission to address the House for 1 (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was ships, she was called to serve in the minute.) given permission to address the House U.S. Department of State as a member Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, you can’t for 1 minute and to revise and extend of the policy planning staff, and in the turn on the TV this week without hear- her remarks.) early eighties she became Deputy As- ing about MIT economist Jonathan Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, sistant Secretary of State for African Gruber’s comments that ObamaCare we are now less than 2 weeks away Affairs at the State Department. Dur- was passed by exploiting the lack of in- from the Iran nuclear negotiations ing the Clinton administration, she formation given to the American peo- deadline. served as Deputy Administrator of ple. In his comments, Gruber, a key ar- A deal that allows Iran to enrich any USAID. In every position, she focused chitect of the legislation, called the uranium and to keep in place its nu- her time and talent on creating a bet- lack of transparency involved in pass- clear infrastructure is a bad deal. As ter world for all our children. ing ObamaCare ‘‘a huge political ad- long as Iran maintains the capability At the end of her government service, vantage.’’ to enrich uranium, it can create a nu- Lancaster’s commitment to building President Obama has claimed that clear weapon. the next generation of global leaders his administration is the most trans- The administration has always mis- compelled her to teach at the Walsh parent administration in history, but interpreted the goal of our sanctions. School of Foreign Service, where she statements like Gruber’s indicate oth- They are to compel Iran to completely inspired students, encouraged scholars, erwise. abandon its nuclear pursuit. strengthened diplomacy, and authored It is long past time for Congress to As the deadline looms and as Repub- numerous books and articles for more require transparency from the execu- licans are set to control Congress, I than 30 years. At Georgetown, Lan- tive branch. Earlier this year, a bipar- urge my colleagues to not allow Presi- caster motivated a new generation of tisan majority in the House passed my dent Obama to trade away the only le- young leaders, thinkers, and problem bill, H.R. 899, the Unfunded Mandates verage we have over the mullahs in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.002 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7905 Tehran in exchange for minor and easy Mountain project,’’ and ‘‘Democrats OFFICE OF THE CLERK, reversible modifications by Iran on its should recognize that.’’ HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, nuclear weapons program. Simply Additionally, the Keystone pipeline Washington, DC, September 29, 2014. pushing back Iran’s breakout time is should be completed to promote energy Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Speaker, House of Representatives, not in the interests of the U.S. na- independence with hundreds of perma- Washington, DC. tional security. Ensuring that there nent jobs in my home communities DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- will never be an Iranian bomb is in our with Michelin of Lexington and MTU of mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of Nation’s interest. Graniteville. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- f In conclusion, God bless our troops, tives, the Clerk received the following mes- and the President should take action sage from the Secretary of the Senate on RUSSIAN BEAR IS ROARING AGAIN to never forget September the 11th in September 29, 2014, at 10:13 a.m.: (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was the global war on terrorism. Appointments: given permission to address the House John C. Stennis Center for Public Service f for 1 minute.) Training and Development. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, while b 1415 Advisory Committee on Student Financial the eyes of the world are on ISIS, the Assistance. Russian bear has quietly come out of PROTECTING OUR RIVERWAYS John C. Stennis Center for Public Service hibernation. Putin is back after a brief (Mr. SMITH of Missouri asked and Training and Development. hiatus, seeking to devour his neighbors was given permission to address the With best wishes, I am and reclaim his kingdom while once House for 1 minute and to revise and Sincerely, KAREN L. HAAS. again sending covert henchmen into extend his remarks.) eastern Ukraine. The Napoleon of Sibe- Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, ria is systematically trying to reestab- Missouri’s Eighth District has more f lish imperial Russia with him as the than 200 miles of the Mississippi River czar. and is dependent on barge traffic to COMMUNICATION FROM THE According to U.S. General Phillip move our crops. This year, with one of CLERK OF THE HOUSE Breedlove, recently, ‘‘new Russian the largest harvests on record, the tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Army Corps of Engineers closed a fore the House the following commu- defense systems, and Russian combat stretch of the Mississippi River that troops have entered eastern Ukraine.’’ nication from the Clerk of the House of gets the harvest to market and did not Representatives: News reports indicate five of the trucks adequately notify shippers. were towing 120-millimeter howitzer OFFICE OF THE CLERK, This is absolutely unacceptable. My HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, artillery pieces, and another five were colleagues and I sent a letter this week towing partly covered multilaunch Washington, DC, October 21, 2014. urging the Corps to notify industries in Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, rocket systems. advance of construction, and also to Speaker, House of Representatives, This sounds like an aggression to me. take market factors into consideration Washington, DC. Of course, the Kremlin lies and de- when planning construction in the fu- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- nies it all. And why is this aggression ture. The work the Corps does pro- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of continuing? Because, on the world tecting our river system is vital, and the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- stage, America looks weak and we need to work to secure the Corps tives, the Clerk received the following mes- leaderless. Reset buttons and red lines sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Oc- more resources to complete its mis- tober 21, 2014, at 10:50 a.m.: don’t mean anything to Putin. Our hol- sion, but construction must be sched- Appointments: low objections to Russia are meaning- uled appropriately and not at the ex- less. The Russian bear needs to stop its pense of America’s farmers and ship- National Advisory Committee on Institu- tional Quality and Integrity. cold war II-type aggression and return pers. back to the cave. With best wishes, I am Mr. Speaker, what is America’s plan? f Sincerely, And that is just the way it is. KAREN L. HAAS. COMMUNICATION FROM THE f CLERK OF THE HOUSE f ELECTORATE VOTES TO STOP The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- OBAMA fore the House the following commu- COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina nication from the Clerk of the House of ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER OF asked and was given permission to ad- Representatives: THE HOUSE dress the House for 1 minute and to re- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- vise and extend his remarks.) HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Washington, DC, September 23, 2014. fore the House the following commu- Speaker, on October 2, the President Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, nication from the Chief Administrative promised, ‘‘I’m not on the ballot this Speaker, House of Representatives, Officer of the House of Representatives: fall, but my policies are on the ballot.’’ Washington, DC. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRA- Clearly, America, which is not stu- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- TIVE OFFICER, HOUSE OF REP- mission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of pid, voted last Tuesday to stop his poli- RESENTATIVES, the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- Washington, DC, September 25, 2014. cies, which destroy jobs at home and tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, weaken national defense abroad. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Speaker, House of Representatives, On Sunday, the Atlanta Journal-Con- September 23, 2014, at 2:23 p.m.: Washington, DC. stitution lead editorial explained, ‘‘The Appointments: DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you electorate took a peach tree switch to National Council on Disability formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules the donkey’s hindquarters,’’ resulting With best wishes, I am of the House of Representatives, that I have in Georgia and South Carolina achiev- Sincerely, been served with a grand jury subpoena for KAREN L. HAAS. ing returning Republican victories for documents issued by the United States Dis- all statewide and Federal offices for f trict Court for the District of Columbia in the first time in 136 years. connection with a matter now pending before the grand jury. Failed policies should stop and to- COMMUNICATION FROM THE gether we should work for positive CLERK OF THE HOUSE After consultation with the Office of Gen- eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- change, such as opening Yucca Moun- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ance with the subpoena is consistent with tain to reduce the environmental risk fore the House the following commu- the privileges and rights of the House. of nuclear waste. The Boston Globe edi- nication from the Clerk of the House of Sincerely, torialized, ‘‘Resume funding the Yucca Representatives: ED CASSIDY.

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CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, nication from Donny Ferguson, Senior Sincerely, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Communications and Policy Adviser, PRINTUS LEBLANC, Washington, DC, September 29, 2014. the Honorable STEVE STOCKMAN, Mem- Legislative Assistant. HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER, ber of Congress: f Speaker, House of Representatives, CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Washington, DC. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you Washington, DC, October 6, 2014. EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, IRAN—MESSAGE FROM THE of the House of Representatives that I have Speaker, House of Representatives, been served with a subpoena, issued by the PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED Washington, DC. STATES (H. DOC. NO. 113–172) Department of the Army, Office of Staff DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you Judge Advocate, for documents in a criminal formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- case. of the House of Representatives that I have fore the House the following message After consultation with the Office of Gen- been served with a grand jury subpoena, from the President of the United eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- issued by the United States District Court States; which was read and, together ance with the subpoena is consistent with for the District of Columbia, for testimony the precedents and privileges of the House. and documents in a criminal investigation. with the accompanying papers, referred Sincerely, After consultation with the Office of Gen- to the Committee on Foreign Affairs ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ, eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- and ordered to be printed: Member of Congress. ance with the subpoena is consistent with To the Congress of the United States: f the precedents and privileges of the House. Sincerely, Section 202(d) of the National Emer- COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- DONNY FERGUSON, gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), provides ORABLE LEE TERRY, MEMBER Senior Communications & Policy Adviser. for the automatic termination of a na- OF CONGRESS f tional emergency unless, within 90 days prior to the anniversary date of The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- COMMUNICATION FROM EXECU- its declaration, the President publishes fore the House the following commu- TIVE ASSISTANT AND SCHED- in the Federal Register and transmits to nication from the Honorable LEE ULER, THE HONORABLE STEVE the Congress a notice stating that the TERRY, Member of Congress: STOCKMAN, MEMBER OF CON- emergency is to continue in effect be- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, GRESS yond the anniversary date. In accord- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Omaha, NE, October 29, 2014. ance with this provision, I have sent to fore the House the following commu- Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, the Federal Register for publication the Speaker, House of Representatives, nication from Kristine O. Brakstad, enclosed notice stating that the na- Washington, DC. Executive Assistant and Scheduler, the tional emergency with respect to Iran DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you Honorable STEVE STOCKMAN, Member of that was declared in formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules Congress: 12170 of November 14, 1979, is to con- of the House of Representatives, that I have CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, tinue in effect beyond November 14, received a deposition subpoena for docu- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 2014. ments issued by the District Court of Doug- Washington, DC, October 6, 2014. Because our relations with Iran have las County, Nebraska, in connection with a Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, civil matter now pending before that court. not yet returned to normal, and the Speaker, House of Representatives, process of implementing the agree- After consultation with the Office of Gen- Washington, DC. eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you ments with Iran, dated January 19, ance with the subpoena is not consistent formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules 1981, is still under way, I have deter- with the privileges and rights of the House. of the House of Representatives that I have mined that it is necessary to continue Sincerely, been served with a grand jury subpoena, the national emergency declared in Ex- LEE TERRY. issued by the United States District Court ecutive Order 12170 with respect to f for the District of Columbia, for testimony Iran. and documents in a criminal investigation. COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- After consultation with the Office of Gen- . ORABLE STEVE STOCKMAN, eral Counsel, I have determined that compli- THE WHITE HOUSE, November 12, 2014. MEMBER OF CONGRESS ance with the subpoena is consistent with f the precedents and privileges of the House. RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Sincerely, fore the House the following commu- KRISTINE O. BRAKSTAD, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- nication from the Honorable STEVE Executive Assistant & Scheduler. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair STOCKMAN, Member of Congress: f declares the House in recess until ap- CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, proximately 4 p.m. today. COMMUNICATION FROM LEGISLA- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 22 min- TIVE ASSISTANT, THE HONOR- Washington, DC, October 6, 2014. utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, ABLE STEVE STOCKMAN, MEM- f Speaker, House of Representatives, BER OF CONGRESS Washington, DC. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- b 1600 DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you fore the House the following commu- formally, pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules AFTER RECESS of the House of Representatives, that I have nication from Printus LeBlanc, Legis- The recess having expired, the House received a subpoena issued by the United lative Assistant, the Honorable STEVE was called to order by the Speaker pro STOCKMAN, Member of Congress: States District Court for the District of Co- tempore (Mr. COLLINS of New York) at lumbia. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, 4 p.m. I am consulting with counsel to determine HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, whether, and to what extent, compliance Washington, DC, October 8, 2014. f with the subpoena is consistent with the Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER privileges and rights of the House. Speaker, House of Representatives, PRO TEMPORE Sincerely, Washington, DC. STEPHEN E. STOCKMAN, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Member of Congress. formally pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair

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REPORTS ELIMINATED. and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278n) is further f (a) PEANUT BASE ACRES DATA COLLECTION amended in subsection (j), as redesignated by AND PUBLICATION.—Section 1302(d) of the Food, GOVERNMENT REPORTS subsection (d), by striking paragraph (5). Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. (f) NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES ACTIVI- ELIMINATION ACT OF 2014 8752(d)) is amended— TIES.—Section 212 of the Northwest Atlantic Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to (1) by striking paragraph (3); Fisheries Convention Act of 1995 (16 U.S.C. 5611) (2) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘Paragraphs is repealed. suspend the rules and concur in the (1) through (3)’’ and inserting ‘‘Paragraphs (1) TITLE III—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. and (2)’’; and AND COMMUNITY SERVICE 4194) to provide for the elimination or (3) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- modification of Federal reporting re- graph (3). SEC. 301. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (a) SERVICE-LEARNING IMPACT STUDY.—The quirements. (b) REPORT ON EXPORT CREDIT GUARANTEES TO EMERGING MARKETS.—Section 1542(e) of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 is The Clerk read the title of the bill. amended by repealing part IV of subtitle B of The text of the Senate amendment is Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–624; 7 U.S.C. 5622 note) title I (42 U.S.C. 12565). as follows: (b) REPORTS BY OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES TO is amended— THE CORPORATION.—Section 182 of the National Senate amendment: (1) by striking ‘‘(1) EFFECT OF CREDITS.—’’; and Community Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. In lieu of the matter proposed to be in- and serted, insert the following: 12642) is amended— (2) by striking paragraph (2). (1) by striking the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (c) EVALUATION OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, ‘‘(a) DESIGN OF PROGRAMS.—’’; and This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Government Re- BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY GUARANTEED LOAN (2) by striking subsection (b). PROGRAM FINANCING OF LOCALLY OR REGION- ports Elimination Act of 2014’’. TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS. ALLY PRODUCED FOOD PRODUCTS.—Section 310B(g)(9)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and SEC. 401. REPORTS ELIMINATED. The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)) (a) DISPLAY OF ANNUAL BUDGET REQUIRE- MENTS FOR AIR SOVEREIGNTY ALERT MISSION.— Sec. 1. Short title. is amended— Sec. 2. Table of contents. (1) by striking clause (iv); and Section 354 of the Duncan Hunter National De- TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv). fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110–417; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is here- (d) QUARTERLY EXPORT ASSISTANCE RE- Sec. 101. Reports eliminated. by repealed. PORTS.—Section 603 of the Agricultural Trade TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (b) ANNUAL REPORT ON RELIABILITY OF DE- Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5713) is repealed. PARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL STATE- Sec. 201. Reports eliminated. (e) RURAL COLLABORATIVE INVESTMENT PRO- MENTS.—Section 1008 of the National Defense GRAM.— TITLE III—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002 (Public (1) SECRETARIAL REPORT ON REGIONAL RURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Law 107–107; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended— Sec. 301. Reports eliminated. INVESTMENT BOARDS.—Section 385C(b)(7) of the (1) by striking subsections (a) and (b); and Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ‘‘(b) or’’. TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (7 U.S.C. 2009dd–2(b)(7)) is amended— TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Sec. 401. Reports eliminated. (A) in subparagraph (B), by adding ‘‘and’’ at TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION the end; SEC. 501. REPORT ON IMPACT AID CONSTRUC- (B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ‘‘; and’’ TION JUSTIFYING DISCRETIONARY Sec. 501. Report on Impact Aid construction GRANT AWARDS ELIMINATED. justifying discretionary grant and inserting a period; and Section 8007(b) of the Elementary and Sec- awards eliminated. (C) by striking subparagraph (D). ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7707(b)) (2) REPORT BY REGIONAL RURAL INVESTMENT is amended by striking paragraph (7). TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY BOARD TO NATIONAL RURAL INVESTMENT BOARD TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Sec. 601. Reports eliminated. AND THE SECRETARY.—Section 385D(a)(7) of Con- TITLE VII—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION solidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 SEC. 601. REPORTS ELIMINATED. AGENCY U.S.C. 2009dd–3(a)(7)) is amended— (a) SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION (A) in subparagraph (C), by adding ‘‘and’’ at PILOT PROGRAM.—Section 983 of the Energy Sec. 701. Great Lakes management comprehen- the end; Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16323) is amended sive report eliminated. (B) by striking subparagraph (D); and by striking subsection (d). TITLE VIII—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE (C) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as sub- (b) STRATEGIC UNCONVENTIONAL FUELS DE- PRESIDENT paragraph (D). VELOPMENT PROGRAM.—Section 369(i) of Energy Sec. 801. Report relating to waiver of certain (f) STATUS REPORT FOR FOREIGN MARKET DE- Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15927(i)) is amend- sanctions against North Korea VELOPMENT.—Section 702 of the Agricultural ed by striking paragraph (3). eliminated. Trade Act of 1978 (7 U.S.C. 5722) is amended by (c) ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR IN- striking subsection (c). DUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT.—Section 342(a)(6)(C) of TITLE IX—GOVERNMENT Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE TITLE II—DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 6313(a)(6)(C)) is amended— Sec. 901. Reports eliminated. SEC. 201. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (1) by striking clause (v); and Sec. 902. Reports modified. (a) EFFORTS AND PROGRESS IN BECOMING DES- (2) by redesignating clause (vi) (as added by TITLE X—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND IGNATED AS SEA GRANT COLLEGE OR INSTI- section 310(a)(4) of Public Law 112–110; 126 Stat. SECURITY TUTE.—Section 207 of the National Sea Grant 1524) as clause (v). Program Act (33 U.S.C. 1126) is amended by Sec. 1001. Reports eliminated. TITLE VII—ENVIRONMENTAL striking subsection (e). PROTECTION AGENCY TITLE XI—DEPARTMENT OF THE (b) ENTERPRISE INTEGRATION STANDARDIZA- SEC. 701. GREAT LAKES MANAGEMENT COM- INTERIOR TION AND IMPLEMENTATION.—Section 3 of the PREHENSIVE REPORT ELIMINATED. Sec. 1101. Royalties in-kind report eliminated. Enterprise Integration Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. Section 118(c) of the Federal Water Pollution TITLE XII—DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 278g–5) is amended— Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1268(c)) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (c); and (1) by striking paragraph (10); and Sec. 1201. Report eliminated. (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as (2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) through TITLE XIII—OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF subsections (c) and (d), respectively. (13) as paragraphs (10) through (12), respec- NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (c) ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO SEA GRANT tively. Sec. 1301. Report eliminated. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.—Section 208(a) of the TITLE VIII—EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE TITLE XIV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE National Sea Grant Program Act (33 U.S.C. PRESIDENT 1127(a)) is amended by striking the fourth sen- Sec. 1401. Report eliminated. SEC. 801. REPORT RELATING TO WAIVER OF CER- tence. TAIN SANCTIONS AGAINST NORTH TITLE XV—DEPARTMENT OF (d) TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PROGRAM AC- KOREA ELIMINATED. TRANSPORTATION TIVITIES.—Section 28 of the National Institute of Section 1405 of the Supplemental Appropria- Sec. 1501. Reports eliminated. Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278n) tions Act, 2008 (22 U.S.C. 2799aa–1 note) is Sec. 1502. Report modified. is amended— amended—

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REPORTS ELIMINATED. priate officers, committees, and subcommittees of of such section is further amended— (a) EXPENDITURES OF LOCAL EDUCATIONAL Congress and to the Comptroller General of the (A) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ‘‘para- AGENCIES.—Section 1904 of the Elementary and United States a report on the results of the most graph (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (4)’’; and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. recent audit conducted pursuant to this section, (B) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ‘‘para- 6574) is repealed. and shall include in the report information on graph (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (4)’’. (b) USE OF RECOVERY ACT FUNDS BY STATES any such additional areas as the independent (d) MODERNIZATION OF NATIONAL DISTRESS AND LOCALITIES REPORT.—Section 901 of the public accountant who conducted the audit de- AND RESPONSE SYSTEM.— American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of (1) REPEAL.—Section 346 of the Maritime termines deserve or require evaluation. 2009 (Public Law 111–5; 123 Stat. 191) is re- Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Public Law ‘‘(c) REVIEW BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL pealed. 107–295; 14 U.S.C. 88 note) is repealed. OF ANNUAL AUDIT.— (c) HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT FUNDS AUDIT.— (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of con- ‘‘(1) The Comptroller General of the United (1) ELIMINATION OF AUDIT.—Section 902(b) of tents in section 1(b) of such Act is amended by States shall review each annual audit conducted the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. striking the item relating to section 346. 15542(b)) is amended— under subsection (a). ‘‘(2) For purposes of a review under para- TITLE XI—DEPARTMENT OF THE (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘paragraph INTERIOR (5)’’ and inserting ‘‘paragraph (4)’’; graph (1), the Comptroller General, or any duly SEC. 1101. ROYALTIES IN-KIND REPORT ELIMI- (B) by striking paragraph (3); and authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to any books, docu- NATED. (C) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through Section 342 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (6) as paragraphs (3) through (5). ments, papers, and records of the Board or such corporation, or any agent of the Board or such (42 U.S.C. 15902) is amended— (2) PRESERVATION OF AUTHORITY TO RECOUP (1) by striking subsection (e); and FUNDS RESULTING FROM PRIOR AUDITS.—Section corporation, including the independent external auditor designated under subsection (a), which, (2) by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) 902(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 15542(c)) is amend- as subsections (e) through (i), respectively. ed by inserting after ‘‘subsection (b)’’ the fol- in the opinion of the Comptroller General, may TITLE XII—DEPARTMENT OF LABOR lowing: ‘‘prior to the date of the enactment of be pertinent. the Government Reports Elimination Act of ‘‘(3) Not later than 180 days after the date on SEC. 1201. REPORT ELIMINATED. 2014’’. which the Comptroller General receives a report Section 207 of the Andean Trade Preference (d) STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE under subsection (b), the Comptroller General Act (19 U.S.C. 3205) is repealed. AUDIT AND REPORT.—Section 3011 of the Small shall submit to Congress a report containing the TITLE XIII—OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 5710) is results of the review conducted under para- NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE graph (1) with respect to the preceding year.’’. amended— SEC. 1301. REPORT ELIMINATED. (2) AMENDMENTS RELATING TO COMPLIANCE (1) by striking subsection (b); and Section 2(5)(E) of the Senate resolution advis- WITH FISCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES (2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as ing and consenting to ratification of the Docu- AND PROCEDURES.—Section 104(c) of the Con- subsections (b) and (c), respectively. ment Agreed Among the States Parties to the gressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 804(c)) is amend- (e) SMALL BUSINESS LENDING FUND PROGRAM Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe ed— AUDIT AND REPORT.—Section 4107 of the Small (CFE) of November 19, 1990, adopted at Vienna (A) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, Business Jobs Act of 2010 (12 U.S.C. 4741 note) May 31, 1996 (Treaty Doc. 105–5) (commonly re- by— is amended— ferred to as the ‘‘CFE Flank Document’’), 105th (i) inserting ‘‘policies and’’ before ‘‘proce- (1) by striking subsection (c); and Congress, agreed to May 14, 1997, is repealed. (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as dures’’; and TITLE XIV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE subsections (c) and (d), respectively. (ii) striking ‘‘fund’’; and (f) HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL FINANCIAL (B) in paragraph (2)(A)— SEC. 1401. REPORT ELIMINATED. STATEMENT AUDIT REPORT.—Section 6303(a) of (i) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘The Section 620F of the Foreign Assistance Act of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 Comptroller General of the United States’’ and 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2376) is amended by striking sub- (42 U.S.C. 1490e note) is amended by striking inserting ‘‘The independent public accountant section (c). paragraph (3). conducting the annual audit of the financial TITLE XV—DEPARTMENT OF SEC. 902. REPORTS MODIFIED. records of the Board pursuant to section TRANSPORTATION 107(a)’’; and (a) NATIONAL PREVENTION, HEALTH PRO- SEC. 1501. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘the MOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL.—Sub- (a) REPORTS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES COM- Comptroller General’’ and inserting ‘‘the inde- section (i) of section 4001 of the Patient Protec- MITTEE.—Section 106(p)(7) of title 49, United tion and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 300u–10) pendent public accountant’’. States Code, is amended— is amended by striking ‘‘The Secretary and the (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made (1) by striking subparagraph (H); and Comptroller General of the United States shall by this subsection shall take effect on October 1, (2) by redesignating subparagraph (I) as sub- jointly conduct periodic reviews’’ and inserting 2014. paragraph (H). ‘‘The Secretary shall conduct periodic reviews’’. (d) ANNUAL GAO REVIEW OF PROPOSED HHS (b) ANNUAL SUMMARIES OF AIRPORT FINAN- RECOVERY THRESHOLD.—The third sentence of (b) POSTCARD MANDATE.—Section 719(g)(2) of CIAL REPORTS.— title 31, United States Code is amended— section 1862(b)(9)(B)(i) of the Social Security Act (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 47107 of title 49, (1) by striking the first sentence and inserting (42 U.S.C. 1395y(b)(9)(B)(i)) is amended by strik- United States Code, is amended by striking sub- the following: ‘‘The Comptroller General shall ing ‘‘for a year’’ and inserting ‘‘for 2014’’. section (k). make each list available through the public TITLE X—DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— website of the Government Accountability Of- SECURITY (A) Section 47107 of title 49, United States Code, as amended by paragraph (1), is further fice.’’; and SEC. 1001. REPORTS ELIMINATED. (2) in the second sentence, by inserting ‘‘of amended— (a) PROHIBITION ON IMPORTATION OF PROD- (i) by redesignating subsections (l) through (t) Congress’’ after ‘‘committee or member’’. UCTS MADE WITH DOG OR CAT FUR.—Section 308 (c) ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL as subsections (k) through (s), respectively; of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1308) is (ii) in paragraph (5) of subsection (k), as re- AWARD FOUNDATION.— amended by striking subsection (e). (1) USE OF PRIVATE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AC- designated by clause (i)— (b) PORT OF ENTRY INFRASTRUCTURE ASSESS- (I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), COUNTANT.—Section 107 of the Congressional MENT STUDY AND NATIONAL LAND BORDER SECU- by striking ‘‘subsection (n)(7)’’ and inserting Award Act (2 U.S.C. 807) is amended to read as RITY PLAN.—The Border Infrastructure and follows: ‘‘subsection (m)(7)’’; and Technology Modernization Act of 2007 (title VI (II) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘sub- ‘‘AUDITS of division E of Public Law 110–161; 6 U.S.C. section (n)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (m)’’; ‘‘SEC. 107. (a) CONTRACTS WITH INDEPENDENT 1401 et seq.) is amended by striking sections 603 (iii) in subsection (m), as so redesignated— PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.—The Board shall enter and 604. (I) by striking ‘‘subsections (b) and (l)’’ each into a contract with an independent public ac- (c) FEES FOR CERTAIN CUSTOMS SERVICES.— place it appears and inserting ‘‘subsections (b) countant to conduct an annual audit in accord- (1) REPEAL.—Section 13031 of the Consolidated and (k)’’; and ance with generally accepted government audit- Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (II) by striking ‘‘subsection (o)’’ each place it ing standards, of the financial records of the (Public Law 99–272; 19 U.S.C. 58c) is amended— appears and inserting ‘‘subsection (n)’’; Board and of any corporation established under (A) in subsection (a)(9), by striking subpara- (iv) in subsection (n), as so redesignated, by section 106(i), and shall ensure that the inde- graph (C) and redesignating subparagraph (D) striking ‘‘subsection (n)’’ each place it appears pendent public accountant has access for the as subparagraph (C); and and inserting ‘‘subsection (m)’’; purpose of the audit to any books, documents, (B) in subsection (f)— (v) in subsection (o), as so redesignated, by papers, and records of the Board or such cor- (i) in paragraph (3)— striking ‘‘subsection (o)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- poration (or any agent of the Board or such cor- (I) by striking subparagraph (D); and section (n)’’;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 6333 E:\CR\FM\A12NO7.013 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7909 (vi) in subsection (p), as so redesignated, by The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- requirements written into any piece of striking ‘‘subsections (a) through (p)’’ and in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from legislation have a reauthorization or serting ‘‘subsections (a) through (o)’’; and California (Mr. ISSA) and the gentle- elimination date. We believe that is (vii) in subsection (q), as so redesignated, by striking ‘‘subsections (q)(1) through (3)’’ and in- woman from the District of Columbia the only way we can cease the continu- serting ‘‘paragraphs (1) through (3) of sub- (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 min- ation of excess reports. section (p)’’. utes. Lastly, I would like to thank the (B) Section 46301(d)(2) of such title is amended The Chair recognizes the gentleman GAO, the Congress’ government ac- by striking ‘‘section 47107(l)’’ and inserting from California. countability organization. In 2013, they ‘‘section 47107(k)’’. GENERAL LEAVE identified mandates that appeared to (C) Section 47111(e) of such title is amended Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- be both burdensome and unnecessary, by striking ‘‘section 47107(l)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 47107(k)’’. mous consent that all Members may and they came to the Oversight Com- (D) Section 9502 of the Internal Revenue Code have 5 legislative days within which to mittee and to our counterpart in the of 1986 is amended by striking ‘‘section revise and extend their remarks and in- Senate with them. If not for them, we 47107(n)’’ each place it appears and inserting clude extraneous material on the bill would not have this bill here today. ‘‘section 47107(m)’’. under consideration. Again, very often, the American peo- (c) ANNUAL REPORT ON PIPELINE SAFETY IN- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ple see Senators on one side and House FORMATION GRANTS TO COMMUNITIES.—Section objection to the request of the gen- Members on another taking credit for a 60130 of title 49, United States Code, is amend- tleman from California? ed— vote they are about to make or have (1) by striking subsection (c); and There was no objection. just made. Not often enough do we re- (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself alize that it is not only our personal section (c). such time as I may consume. and committee staffs but also the (d) ANNUAL REPORT ON PILOT PROGRAM FOR Mr. Speaker, I rise to urge my col- staffs that work for Congress on a non- INNOVATIVE FINANCING OF AIR TRAFFIC CON- leagues to support the Senate amend- partisan basis who are the ones, in TROL EQUIPMENT.—Section 182 of the Vision ment to H.R. 4194, the Government Re- fact, who generate most of the good 100—Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act ports Elimination Act of 2014. H.R. 4194 (117 Stat. 2515; 49 U.S.C. 44502 note) is amend- things that ultimately come to this passed the House by voice vote on April floor. ed— 28, 2014, and an amended version passed (1) by striking subsection (e); and Lastly, I would like to thank this ad- (2) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub- the Senate under unanimous consent ministration. This is one area in which section (e). on September 16. I would like to per- they concurred with us and helped all (e) REPORTS ON JUSTIFICATIONS FOR AIR DE- sonally take a moment to thank Sen- along the way to try to include as FENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONES.—Section 602 of ators CARPER and COBURN, as well as the Vision 100—Century of Aviation Reauthor- many reports as they could in this the Senate Homeland Security and piece of legislation. ization Act (117 Stat. 2563), and the item relat- Government Affairs Committee staff, With that, Mr. Speaker, I reserve the ing to that section in the table of contents con- for diligently working on getting this tained in section 1(b) of that Act, are repealed. balance of my time. (f) ANNUAL REPORT ON STANDARDS FOR AIR- bill passed through the Senate. I would also like to personally thank Senators Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield CRAFT AND AIRCRAFT ENGINES TO REDUCE NOISE myself such time as I may consume. LEVELS.—Section 726 of the Wendell H. Ford WARNER and AYOTTE, who introduced a Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st companion bill in the Senate, for work- Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this Century (114 Stat. 167; 49 U.S.C. 47508 note) is ing with the OGR and the House Armed important legislation. I am pleased to amended by striking subsection (c). Services Committee, and others, to get join my colleagues in support of H.R. SEC. 1502. REPORT MODIFIED. a bill that is so broadly accepted and 4194, the Government Reports Elimi- Section 1138(a) of title 49, United States Code, does so much to eliminate unnecessary nation Act, as amended. I also want to is amended by striking ‘‘at least annually, but thank my good friend, Chairman DAR- may be conducted’’. and duplicative agency reports. The Government Reports Elimi- RELL ISSA, for his bipartisan approach TITLE XVI—DEPARTMENT OF THE nation Act is part of the committee’s to this bill. This bill will bring greater TREASURY effort to reduce waste and duplication efficiency to the overall government of SEC. 1601. REPORTS ELIMINATED. in the Federal Government. We have the United States. (a) ANNUAL REPORT ON THE NORTH AMERICAN spent more than a year working with Congress often requires reports from DEVELOPMENT BANK.—Section 2 of Public Law executive branch agencies, and these 108–215 (22 U.S.C. 290m–6) is repealed. each House committee vetting each (b) REPORT ON VOTING ON INTERNATIONAL FI- section to ensure that useful agency re- reports can be a valuable tool to scruti- NANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LOAN PROPOSALS.—Sec- ports are maintained. The Senate nize performance and assess agency tion 701 of the International Financial Institu- amendment reduces to 48 the number goals. However, with the passage of tions Act (22 U.S.C. 262d) is amended by striking of unnecessary agency reports to Con- time, reporting requirements can be- subsection (c) and redesignating subsection (d) gress and eliminates or streamlines an come outdated, unnecessary, or dupli- through subsection (g) (as added by section additional five. cative. 501(g) of Public Law 96–259) as subsections (c) Congress and the executive branch through (f), respectively. Mr. Speaker, it is a good start. We (c) REPORT ON NEW IMF ARRANGEMENTS RE- started with a much larger report list. have recognized that improved coordi- GARDING RATES AND MATURITIES.—Section 605 We believe that the progress under this nation across the Federal Government of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, bill sets the tone for an annual elimi- benefits both the taxpayer and the gov- and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1999 nation of reports that have become ernment. In 2010, Congress passed the (112 Stat. 2681–222), as enacted into law by sec- outdated or unnecessary. It is very Government Performance and Results tion 101(d) of division A of the Omnibus Consoli- clear that each time the Congress Modernization Act. That act requires dated and Emergency Supplemental Appropria- passes a new piece of legislation—or the Office of Management and Budget tions Act, 1999 (Public Law 105–277), is amended to publish a list of plans or reports by striking subsection (d). even a new appropriation—there are (d) REPORT ON SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATIONS.— questions that need to be answered and that are produced by the executive The Government Securities Act Amendments of which the executive branch is staffed branch pursuant to congressional man- 1993 (Public Law 103–202; 31 U.S.C. 3121 note) is and funded to answer. However, most date. The act also requires the admin- amended— reports requested have no termination istration to identify potentially out- (1) by striking section 203; and date. A single report is harmless and dated or duplicative plans and reports, (2) in the table of contents for such Act, by generally is accurate to the time of the and to provide views on whether they striking the item relating to section 203. passing, while one that goes on in per- should be eliminated. TITLE XVII—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS petuity inevitably becomes outdated In January 2013 the Office of Manage- AFFAIRS and, in fact, unnecessary. ment and Budget produced a list of SEC. 1701. REPORT ELIMINATED. In the future, we not only want to more than 300 plans and reports that Section 8125 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— continue doing this for those reports are potentially outdated or duplica- (1) by striking subsection (d); and that have an in-perpetuity annual or tive. Majority and minority staffs of (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as sub- periodic report, we also want to make our committee worked together to re- section (d). sure, as a committee, that new report view this list. During this process, the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12NO7.013 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7910 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 views of all other committees of juris- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there diction were also considered. A similar ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- objection to the request of the gen- process occurred in the Senate. ceedings on this motion will be post- tleman from California? H.R. 4194, as amended, would elimi- poned. There was no objection. nate the statutory requirements to f Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself prepare reports that are produced by 17 such time as I may consume. different Federal agencies. Imple- PRESIDENTIAL AND FEDERAL Mr. Speaker, we are here today to menting H.R. 4194 would reduce the ad- RECORDS ACT AMENDMENTS OF consider the Senate amendment to ministrative costs of these agencies by 2014 H.R. 1233, the Presidential and Federal reducing the number of reports that Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to Records Act Amendments of 2014. This must be prepared and printed. The Con- suspend the rules and concur in the bill was introduced by the ranking gressional Budget Office has estimated Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. member, who I see is here today, and that implementing the bill would save 1233) to amend chapter 22 of title 44, was first passed by the House on Janu- about $1 million over the next 5 years. United States Code, popularly known ary 14 of this year. It was passed by a H.R. 4194 provides for greater efficiency as the Presidential Records Act, to es- vote of 420–0. Let not a unanimous vote and a more effective Federal Govern- tablish procedures for the consider- belie the fact that the ranking member ment. ation of claims of constitutionally worked hard to find consensus within Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my col- based privilege against disclosure of the House and to make sure that this leagues to join me in supporting this Presidential records, and for other pur- was a well-reasoned and, in fact, tai- bill, and I reserve the balance of my poses. lored piece of legislation. time. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The Senate, as it often does, did Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself The text of the Senate amendment is make some changes, but ultimately such time as I may consume. as follows: this bill, H.R. 1233, which would codify Mr. Speaker, this is a good bill. It is Senate amendment: existing executive order and allows worth the time we have put into dis- Ω1æOn page 5, line 7, strike øof¿ and insert on. former Presidents to appeal to incum- cussing it. I thank Majority Leader Ω2æOn page 10 from line 8 through page 11 bent Presidents to keep certain Presi- line 1, strike all and insert: KEVIN MCCARTHY for his support on dential documents privileged under the (a) IN GENERAL.—The President, the Vice Presidential Records Act, is the good this bill, and I think this is a special President, or a covered employee may not create opportunity to thank Congressmen work of Mr. CUMMINGS. or send a Presidential or Vice Presidential This bill would lock into statute a WOODALL and CONNOLLY for their sup- record using a non-official electronic message process established by President port as original cosponsors on this bill. account unless the President, Vice President, or It is amazing to me that you can covered employee— Reagan in 1989. In 2009, President have dozens and dozens of reports (1) copies an official electronic messaging ac- Obama restored this by executive senselessly coming back from the ad- count of the President, Vice President, or cov- order. However, like anything that the ministration that are not being read, ered employee in the original creation or trans- Congress has observed for a long time mission of the Presidential record or Vice Presi- that is being done by executive order, not needed, are obsolete, and when you dential record; or point it out, there is no objection the question is: Should it be on the (2) forwards a complete copy of the Presi- whim of the next President, or should whatsoever to eliminating them. I dential or Vice Presidential record to an official think that is exactly the situation we electronic messaging account of the President, it, in fact, be something which statu- have here. Vice President, or covered employee not later torily is part of the Presidential I look forward to working with the than 20 days after the original creation or Records Act, which was a statute cre- majority and minority leaders’ offices transmission of the Presidential or Vice Presi- ated by Congress? to make sure that this is an annual dential record. I think particularly important is the (b) ADVERSE ACTIONS.—The intentional viola- fact that Mr. CUMMINGS recognizes that event until we reach a point where tion of subsection (a) by a covered employee (in- there are zero pieces of reports coming past Presidents, including President cluding any rules, regulations, or other imple- Clinton and, of course, President to the Congress that are unread, un- menting guidelines), as determined by the ap- George W. Bush, do, in fact, have a used, or unnecessary. propriate supervisor, shall be a basis for discipli- With that, I urge passage of this bill, nary action in accordance with subchapter I, II, number of things that occurred on and I reserve the balance of my time. or V of chapter 75 of title 5, as the case may be. their watch which remain sensitive Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: today. (1) COVERED EMPLOYEE.—The term ‘‘covered myself such time as I may consume, employee’’ means— b 1615 and I just wanted to join the chairman (A) the immediate staff of the President; Allowing the standing of these indi- in his remarks about this bill. This bill (B) the immediate staff of the Vice President; viduals and the oversight of the cur- is the quintessential efficiency bill. We (C) a unit or individual of the Executive Of- rent President is a good middle ground, have been doing the same thing over fice of the President whose function is to advise and it is one that balances the needs of and assist the President; and and over again until the chairman got the public, something that Mr. CUM- the bright idea that maybe we should (D) a unit or individual of the Office of the Vice President whose function is to advise and MINGS and I feel strongly about, that start doing this. I think we are in for assist the Vice President. transparency and freedom of informa- more efficiency as more Federal agen- Ω3æOn page 11, line 2, strike ø1¿ and insert 2. tion and access is important. cies go through the same process. Ω4æOn page 11, line 6, strike ø2¿ and insert 3. At the same time, we recognize that With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back Ω5æOn page 11, line 9 through line 11, strike there are times when a secret must re- the balance of my time. everything up to the first period. main a secret, an action must remain Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, once again, I Ω6æOn page 31, line 8, strike øwithin five days¿ and insert not later than 20 days. an action. It doesn’t change the fact urge support for the bill, and I yield that Congress may have an interest or The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- back the balance of my time. the American people might prevail. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ant to the rule, the gentleman from This bill does, rightfully so and on a question is on the motion offered by California (Mr. ISSA) and the gen- unanimous basis now in the House and the gentleman from California (Mr. tleman from Maryland (Mr. CUMMINGS) the Senate, codify historic Federal rec- ISSA) that the House suspend the rules each will control 20 minutes. ordkeeping. We believe it is good. and concur in the Senate amendment The Chair recognizes the gentleman I want to take a moment to thank to the bill, H.R. 4194. from California. Mr. CUMMINGS personally for his hard The question was taken. GENERAL LEAVE work. He not only championed the bill, The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- but he worked well in the Senate to opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being mous consent that all Members may make sure it came back to us today. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. have 5 legislative days within which to Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- revise and extend their remarks and in- my time. mand the yeas and nays. clude extraneous material on the bill Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I yield The yeas and nays were ordered. under consideration. myself such time as I may consume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.021 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7911 Mr. Speaker, I introduced the bill we The bill also includes language based This has been an area in which mul- are considering today, the Presidential on an amendment that Chairman DAR- tiple different Cabinet positions under and Federal Records Act Amendments, RELL ISSA proposed during the com- multiple Presidents have found them- to give the American people access to mittee markup of the bill to address selves with some very embarrassing records Presidents create while they the use of personal email by Federal failure to store and maintain the data. are in office. employees, and that amendment makes At the end of the day, I am confident I appreciate, first of all, the kind the bill even better. that our committee, under the ranking words of the chairman, and I appre- This bill would continue to allow em- member and under the chairman that ciate the support this bill has received ployees to use their personal email ac- will likely replace me, will continue from him, Chairman ISSA, as well as count for official business when nec- this effort, make sure that the Amer- the Homeland Security and Govern- essary, but it would require employees ican people know that if a covered indi- mental Affairs Committee Chairman to copy their official email account or vidual is required to keep a record of TOM CARPER. forward their email to their official ac- his or her transactions and emails, The House passed this legislation in count. that it will, in fact, be in the record January by a vote of 420–0. This bill The Presidential and Federal Records and available, not just for Congress, also passed the Senate with no opposi- Act Amendments updates the Federal but eventually for the American people tion. There are not many bills that Records Act to modernize the defini- to see. We believe that this is an im- make it through both House and Sen- tion of what constitutes a record and portant part of government trans- ate without even a hint of opposition, to allow agencies to use digital repro- parency. but this is one of them. ductions when they are required to in- Again, I want to thank the ranking When the Senate passed the House definitely maintain copies of docu- member who personally signed on and bill, it made technical changes that re- ments. will continue, on behalf of the com- quire us to pass the bill again. I hope Finally, this bill is an important step mittee, to make sure that the Amer- my colleagues will join me in sup- forward in protecting our historical ican people get the full benefit of all porting this bill again, so that we can record. I urge my colleagues to support records that are, in fact, created under send it to the President for his signa- H.R. 1233 and send it on to the Presi- any administration. ture. dent’s desk. The bill will amend the Presidential Again, I want to thank the chairman Mr. Speaker, with that, I urge sup- Records Act by adding procedures to of the committee for your cooperation port for this bill, and I yield back the ensure that the records of Presidents working with me over a good bit of balance of my time. and their senior advisers are released time to bring this to the floor. I really The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to the public in a timely manner. appreciate it. question is on the motion offered by Under current law, Presidents can re- I urge all of our Members to vote in the gentleman from California (Mr. strict access to their records for up to favor of this bill. I think it is a good ISSA) that the House suspend the rules 12 years after they leave office. After bill. It has been made better because and concur in the Senate amendment that time, Presidents may continue to we had the input of both sides of the to the bill, H.R. 1233. restrict access to their records by as- aisle and not only both sides of the The question was taken; and (two- serting that they are protected by ex- aisle, but also the Senate. thirds being in the affirmative) the ecutive privilege. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance rules were suspended and the Senate Under this bill, the records of current of my time. amendment was concurred in. and former Presidents will continue to Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself A motion to reconsider was laid on be protected for 12 years after they such time as I may consume. the table. leave office. After that period, how- In closing, I just want to hit two f ever, the bill would create a presump- points that I think are noteworthy. tion of disclosure, and Presidents Historically, agencies kept their NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAMS would have up to 90 days to object or records for 30 years, the presumption REAUTHORIZATION those records would be automatically they would keep them for 30 years be- Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I move released. fore turning them over to the National to suspend the rules and pass the bill In other words, when records are re- Archives. (H.R. 5266) to reauthorize the National quested more than 12 years after a With the ranking member’s assist- Estuary Programs, and for other pur- President leaves office, this bill would ance, this piece of legislation also poses, as amended. place the burden on the President to eliminates that presumption. We, as a The Clerk read the title of the bill. review those records and either assert committee, felt very strongly that the The text of the bill is as follows: executive privilege or allow them to be sooner an agency turns over its records H.R. 5266 publicly disclosed. to the Archivist, the sooner they are Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- This legislation would not impact the broadly available and the better off it resentatives of the United States of America in ability of Presidents to review their is. Congress assembled, records before they are released. The In an electronic era, where it is a SECTION 1. COMPETITIVE AWARDS. legislation also would not impact the push of one button to transfer data, Section 320(g) of the Federal Water Pollution ability of Presidents to protect records this piece of legislation not only elimi- Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330(g)) is amended by because of national security concerns. nates that presumption, but highly en- adding at the end the following: The bill has also been amended to ad- courages data be transferred, rather ‘‘(4) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.— dress an issue raised by the White than mountains of paper or what is ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Of the amount made avail- House. In the original version of this called a PDF, a print to file, if you able under subsection (i)(2)(B), the Adminis- bill, Presidents would have had 40 days will. trator shall make competitive awards under this to review records. Based on bipartisan, This is a significant improvement paragraph. ‘‘(B) APPLICATION FOR AWARDS.—The Admin- bicameral negotiations, the current and something that minority and ma- istrator shall solicit applications for awards version of the bill now extends that re- jority were able to work on together, under this paragraph from State, interstate, and view period to 90 days. along with the Archivist who was per- regional water pollution control agencies and The Presidential and Federal Records sonally involved in this. entities, State coastal zone management agen- Act Amendments would also require Lastly, I owe a debt of gratitude to cies, interstate agencies, other public or non- that any assertion of a privilege by a the ranking member. In this bill, the profit private agencies, institutions, organiza- former President be affirmed by the in- amendment he mentioned is included, tions, and individuals. cumbent President or through a court but the ranking member also signed on ‘‘(C) SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS.—In selecting order for the record to be withheld to a letter asking that H.R. 5170 be award recipients under this paragraph, the Ad- ministrator shall select recipients that are best from the public. This will provide an taken up by the Senate, a more explicit able to address urgent and challenging issues important check to ensure that Presi- attempt to change the recordkeeping that threaten the ecological and economic well- dents cannot keep their records secret outside of official use within the gov- being of coastal areas. Such issues shall in- without accountability. ernment. clude—

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The Federal seed money that comes ‘‘(v) flooding which may be related to sea level Unfortunately, National Estuary from the EPA’s National Estuary Pro- rise or wetland degradation or loss; or Programs have been losing money due gram, when combined with other State ‘‘(vi) low dissolved oxygen conditions in estu- to the EPA administrative costs. By arine waters and related nutrient manage- and local resources, helps to imple- setting limits of 5 percent for adminis- ment locally-driven solutions to local ment.’’. trative costs for the EPA, we can guar- SEC. 2. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. water quality challenges. antee 80 percent of the funding goes to In my view, if there are limits in the Section 320 of the Federal Water Pollution the end user and the NEP and not bu- Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1330) is amended by strik- success of these programs, they are ing subsection (i) and inserting the following: reaucratic salaries and red tape. closely related to the availability of In this year’s reauthorization, we ‘‘(i) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— adequate restoration funds. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There is authorized to be have also set aside 15 percent of the In the 111th Congress, I was the lead appropriated to the Administrator $27,000,000, funding for a competitive award pro- sponsor of another bill, H.R. 4715, the for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018 for— gram. This program will seek applica- Clean Estuaries Act of 2010, that would ‘‘(A) expenses relating to the administration tions meant to deal with urgent and have also authorized the National Es- of grants or awards by the Administrator under challenging issues that threaten the tuary Program, however, at higher lev- this section, including the award and oversight ecological and economic well-being of els than contained in the current bill. of grants and awards, except that such expenses coastal areas. That legislation passed the House on shall not exceed 5 percent of the amount appro- By structuring how the money is priated under this subsection; and spent and lowering authorization lev- a bipartisan basis and by an over- ‘‘(B) making grants and awards under sub- whelming margin; however, the Senate section (g). els, this legislation strikes the right balance of fiscal and environmental re- failed to ever act on that bill. ‘‘(2) ALLOCATIONS.— While H.R. 5266 does represent a sig- ‘‘(A) CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.— sponsibilities. I urge all Members to nificant reduction in the authorization The Administrator shall provide not less than 80 support H.R. 5266. percent of the amounts made available for this Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of of appropriations for this important section for each fiscal year referred to in para- my time. program, I commend the bipartisan graph (1) for the development, implementation, Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- sponsors of this legislation for ensuring and monitoring of each conservation and man- er, I yield myself such time as I may that the new authorization shows some agement plan eligible for grant assistance under consume. room to increase the funding of these subsection (g)(2). I rise in support of H.R. 5266 to reau- locally-driven restoration efforts, rath- ‘‘(B) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.—The Adminis- er than simply cutting those efforts. trator shall provide not less than 15 percent of thorize appropriations for the National the amounts made available for this section in Estuary Program. Too often these days, we seem driven each fiscal year to make competitive awards de- First, Mr. Speaker, I would like to to cut Federal spending for programs scribed in subsection (g)(4).’’. recognize my committee colleagues, that provide real benefit to our Nation The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. without an awareness of the con- ant to the rule, the gentleman from LOBIONDO) and the gentleman from sequences of these actions. New Jersey (Mr. LOBIONDO) and the Washington (Mr. LARSEN), for intro- b 1630 ducing this legislation. gentleman from New York (Mr. BISHOP) I can only hope that in the years to each will control 20 minutes. Our Nation’s coasts and oceans pro- vide a wealth of resources for the en- come this Chamber will recognize that The Chair recognizes the gentleman there are places where the Federal from New Jersey. tire country, and among these areas, nowhere is more valuable than estu- Government can help and should be GENERAL LEAVE aries. Estuaries are bodies of water making increased investments, such as Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I ask that receive both water from rivers and to repair our crumbling infrastructure unanimous consent that all Members saltwater from the sea. This mix or to protect our fragile natural envi- may have 5 legislative days in which to makes a unique environment that is ronment. revise and extend their remarks and in- extremely productive in terms of its These are only some of the ongoing clude extraneous materials on H.R. ecosystem values. challenges that face this Nation, and 5266. Government studies have found that we need a Congress that is serious The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there estuaries provide habitat for 75 percent about taking on the hard questions and objection to the request of the gen- of the U.S. commercial and 80 to 90 per- about making the right investments, tleman from New Jersey? cent of the recreational fishing not only for our lives and livelihoods, There was no objection. catches. but for those generations of Americans Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I yield Perhaps the central problem in the to come. myself such time as I may consume. protection and restoration of estuaries Mr. Speaker, again, I support the First, I want to thank Mr. SHUSTER, is that they ultimately lie down- passage of H.R. 5266, and I urge my col- Mr. GIBBS, Mr. BISHOP, and Mr. LARSEN stream. Everything that enters the leagues to also support this bill. for helping me bring H.R. 5266, the Na- smallest stream, tributary, or head- I reserve the balance of my time. tional Estuary Programs Reauthoriza- water in a watershed eventually runs Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I am tion, to the floor. into a single outlet, impacting in some now pleased to yield 3 minutes to the I also want to thank my colleagues, way all the biological elements of that gentleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY). Mr. POSEY and Mr. MURPHY of Florida, ecosystem and all of the commerce Mr. POSEY. I thank the gentleman in helping me get this legislation draft- that revolves around the estuary. for yielding. ed and ushered through the committee The First Congressional District of I, again, want to thank Congressman in a bipartisan way. New York, which I have had the honor LOBIONDO for his work on this National This version of the National Estuary to represent, abuts two priority estu- Estuary Program and this legislation Programs Reauthorization is fiscally aries with the Environmental Protec- to reauthorize this important program responsible by reducing the authoriza- tion Agency’s National Estuary Pro- for another 5 years. tion levels by $8 million, while ulti- gram, the Peconic Bay and the Long Is- Thank you also for working with me mately increasing the amount of land Sound. on provisions for my bill, which I intro- money each estuary program will re- These unique waters are precious to duced with Representative MURPHY of ceive. This reauthorization will detail the residents of Long Island, and their Florida—H.R. 5117, the Estuary Urgent

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12NO7.015 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7913 Needs Priority Program. Our provision are dependent on a healthy Puget (2) COUNTY.—The term ‘‘County’’ means establishes a competitive awards pro- Sound. I have long supported estuary Teton County, Wyoming. gram for estuaries to help prioritize restoration in the Puget Sound region, (3) COURTHOUSE.—The term ‘‘Courthouse’’ funding to estuaries facing urgent including projects like the Qwuloolt means— (A) the parcel of land located at 145 East needs. It does so without spending any Estuary Restoration Project, which Simpson Street, Jackson, Wyoming; and additional money. We simply will be the largest tidal marsh restora- (B) the building located on the land de- reprioritize and require all money ap- tion project ever completed in Wash- scribed in subparagraph (A), which is known propriated from Congress for estuaries ington State. as the ‘‘Clifford P. Hansen Federal Court- to actually be spent on estuaries. Estuary restoration can also be a key house’’. Mr. Speaker, the National Estuary component for absorbing carbon emis- SEC. 3. CONVEYANCE OF FEDERAL COURTHOUSE Program encourages communities to sions and increasing resiliency to the TO TETON COUNTY, WYOMING. work toward having healthy estuaries effects of climate change. A recent (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any by providing annual base grants for study of the Snohomish Estuary, in my other provision of law, the Administrator shall offer to convey to the County all right, projects to improve and to monitor the district, found that currently planned and in-construction restoration title, and interest of the United States in quality of their water and the species and to the Courthouse. projects will result in at least 2.55 mil- that live in them. Healthy estuaries (b) CONSIDERATION.—In exchange for the provide a diverse home for flora and lion tons of CO2 sequestered from the conveyance of the Courthouse to the County fauna. Estuaries also provide for count- atmosphere over the next 100 years. under this Act, the Administrator shall re- less hours of recreational enjoyment That is the equivalent of a year’s quire the County to pay to the Adminis- and billions of dollars in economic im- worth of emissions from a half a mil- trator— pact. lion automobiles. This bill is impor- (1) nominal consideration for the parcel of My congressional district is home to tant. It is important for all of us. land described in section 2(3)(A); and I want to thank my colleague again, (2) subject to subsection (c), consideration one of the most diverse estuaries in the in an amount equal to the fair market value Mr. LOBIONDO, for his hard work on country, if not in the world—the Indian of the building described in section 2(3)(B), River Lagoon. Our lagoon’s natural this legislation. I look forward to con- as determined based on an appraisal of the beauty has always been central to our tinuing our productive bipartisan rela- building that is acceptable to the Adminis- community as a key to improving our tionship on this and on many other trator. quality of life, as a recreational area issues. I urge my colleagues to support (c) CREDITS.—In lieu of all or a portion of for fishing and boating with friends and H.R. 5266. the amount of consideration for the building family, and as a significant contributor Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I con- described in section 2(3)(B), the Adminis- tinue to reserve the balance of my trator may accept as consideration for the to our local economy. I raised my fam- conveyance of the building under subsection ily along this 156-mile lagoon, and I time, but I do not have any more speakers. (b)(2) any credits or waivers against lease know firsthand how important this leg- payments, amounts expended by the County Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- islation is to making our local estuary under facility maintenance agreements, or program a success. er, I thought I had one more speaker, other charges for the continued occupancy or We have all seen the adverse con- but he is not here, so I yield back the use by the Federal Government of the build- sequences of sea grass loss and harmful balance of my time. ing. algae blooms. The opportunity to com- Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, again, I (d) RESTRICTIONS ON USE.—The deed for the thank my colleagues Mr. BISHOP, Mr. conveyance of the Courthouse to the County pete for additional funding, which this under this Act shall include a covenant that bill provides, would be a valuable tool LARSEN, Mr. SHUSTER, and Mr. GIBBS. I urge all of my colleagues to join me in provides that the Courthouse will be used for in combating the types of issues we public use purposes. have seen in our estuary. The bill be- supporting this important legislation. I yield back the balance of my time. (e) COSTS OF CONVEYANCE.—The County fore us redirects money away from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The shall be responsible for paying— EPA’s Washington bureaucracy and to- (1) the costs of an appraisal conducted question is on the motion offered by under subsection (b)(2); and ward actual projects and initiatives the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. across the Nation’s estuaries. (2) any other costs relating to the convey- LOBIONDO) that the House suspend the I encourage my colleagues to support ance of the Courthouse under this Act. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5266, as (f) PROCEEDS.— this legislation so that we can continue amended. (1) DEPOSIT.—Any net proceeds received by the great work that the NEP provides The question was taken; and (two- the Administrator as a result of the convey- as it facilitates estuary protection and thirds being in the affirmative) the ance under this Act, as applicable, shall be restoration initiatives. rules were suspended and the bill, as paid into the Federal Buildings Fund estab- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- amended, was passed. lished under section 592 of title 40, United States Code. er, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman A motion to reconsider was laid on (2) EXPENDITURE.—Amounts paid into the from Washington (Mr. LARSEN), my the table. friend. Federal Buildings Fund under paragraph (1) Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. f shall be available to the Administrator, in CLIFFORD P. HANSEN FEDERAL amounts specified in appropriations Acts, for Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5266, expenditure for any lawful purpose con- the reauthorizing of the National Estu- COURTHOUSE CONVEYANCE ACT sistent with existing authorities granted to ary Program. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move the Administrator. I want to thank Mr. GIBBS and Mr. to suspend the rules and pass the bill (g) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— BISHOP on the subcommittee and, of (S. 1934) to direct the Administrator of The Administrator may establish such addi- course, my colleague whom I share the General Services to convey the Clifford tional terms and conditions with respect to Aviation Subcommittee with, Mr. the conveyance under this Act as the Admin- P. Hansen Federal Courthouse to Teton istrator considers to be appropriate to pro- LOBIONDO, for their leadership on get- County, Wyoming. tect the interests of the United States. ting this bill to the floor. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. Speaker, estuaries are a critical The text of the bill is as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- habitat for salmon, birds, and many S. 1934 ant to the rule, the gentleman from other species in the Pacific Northwest, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the where we know that protecting our resentatives of the United States of America in gentleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) natural resources is good for our envi- Congress assembled, each will control 20 minutes. ronment and good for our economy. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. The Chair recognizes the gentleman My district borders on Puget Sound, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Clifford P. from North Carolina. which is our country’s second largest Hansen Federal Courthouse Conveyance GENERAL LEAVE Act’’. estuary and is a key driver of our econ- Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. omy in Washington State. Trade, fish- In this Act: unanimous consent that all Members ing, tourism, and outdoor recreation in (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- may have 5 legislative days in which to our region create and sustain thou- trator’’ means the Administrator of General revise and extend their remarks and in- sands of jobs, and all of these activities Services. clude extraneous materials on S. 1934.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.028 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7914 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I thank (b) CONSIDERATION.—As consideration for objection to the request of the gen- the gentleman for his support of this conveyance of the Federal land under sub- tleman from North Carolina? legislation. section (a), the Administrator shall require the Foundation to pay to the Administrator There was no objection. I concur with him that, in terms of consideration in an amount equal to the fair Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield setting a precedent, that is not some- market value of the Federal land, as deter- myself such time as I may consume. thing that we want to do. This has a mined based on an appraisal that is accept- S. 1934 would direct the GSA to con- unique set of circumstances in which able to the Administrator. vey property in Wyoming to Teton the county actually had conveyed the (c) COSTS OF CONVEYANCE.—The Founda- County, Wyoming, for fair market property to the Federal Government at tion shall be responsible for paying— value. no cost. Certainly, I would agree with (1) the costs of an appraisal conducted The land was originally donated to under subsection (b); and my colleague opposite that we need to (2) any other costs relating to the convey- the Federal Government by the county make sure that taxpayers get the best ance of the Federal land under this Act. for the purposes of a courthouse. How- return and that this does not set a (d) PROCEEDS.— ever, since built, the courthouse has precedent. (1) DEPOSIT.—Net proceeds received under rarely been used by the Federal judici- Mr. Speaker, I would urge all of my subsection (b) shall be paid into the Federal ary, and no other Federal use has been colleagues to support this legislation Buildings Fund established under section 592 identified for this building. on behalf of the American taxpayers. of title 40, United States Code. The bill would sell the building to I yield back the balance of my time. (2) EXPENDITURE.—Amounts paid into the Federal Buildings Fund under paragraph (1) the county for fair market value for The SPEAKER pro tempore. The shall be available to the Administrator, in the purposes of a county courthouse question is on the motion offered by amounts specified in appropriations Acts, for and county courthouse functions. Sell- the gentleman from North Carolina expenditure for any lawful purpose con- ing this property for fair market value (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend sistent with existing authorities granted to will ensure that the taxpayers receive the rules and pass the bill, S. 1934. the Administrator, except that the Adminis- the best return on the property, and it The question was taken; and (two- trator shall provide to the Committee on will provide for the continued public thirds being in the affirmative) the Transportation and Infrastructure of the use of the facility. rules were suspended and the bill was House of Representatives and the Committee passed. on Environment and Public Works of the I reserve the balance of my time. Senate 30 days advance written notice of any Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- A motion to reconsider was laid on expenditure of the proceeds. er, I yield myself such time as I may the table. (e) ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.— consume. f The Administrator may require that any I rise in support of S. 1934, introduced conveyance under subsection (a) be subject ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, FED- by Senator JOHN BARRASSO. to such additional terms and conditions as It directs the Administrator of the ERAL LAND CONVEYANCE ACT the Administrator considers appropriate to OF 2013 protect the interests of the United States. General Services Administration to (f) DEADLINE.—The conveyance of the Fed- transfer the Clifford P. Hansen Federal Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I move eral land under this Act shall occur not later Courthouse and the land underneath to to suspend the rules and pass the bill than 3 years after the date of enactment of Teton County, Wyoming. (S. 898) to authorize the Administrator this Act. The GSA has indicated to the com- of General Services to convey a parcel The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mittee that the agency has no need for of real property in Albuquerque, New ant to the rule, the gentleman from the facility. This directed sale supports Mexico, to the Amy Biehl High School North Carolina (Mr. MEADOWS) and the the GSA’s efforts to downsize and dis- Foundation. gentleman from Indiana (Mr. CARSON) pose of underutilized properties. How- The Clerk read the title of the bill. each will control 20 minutes. ever, this bill breaks with precedent. The text of the bill is as follows: The Chair recognizes the gentleman Although the local municipality is re- S. 898 from North Carolina. quired to pay for the fair market value Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- GENERAL LEAVE of the building, the bill directs the land resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I ask underneath the building to be sold for Congress assembled, unanimous consent that all Members a nominal value. Typically, the build- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. may have 5 legislative days in which to ing and the land underneath would all This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Albu- revise and extend their remarks and in- querque, New Mexico, Federal Land Convey- clude extraneous materials on S. 898. be valued at a fair market value when ance Act of 2013’’. being sold. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. The committee has consistently objection to the request of the gen- In this Act: tleman from North Carolina? upheld the bipartisan principle that (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- taxpayers are entitled to the full value There was no objection. trator’’ means the Administrator of General Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I yield of their assets in any sale. Neverthe- Services. myself such time as I may consume. less, the committee is supporting this (2) FEDERAL LAND.—The term ‘‘Federal S. 898 would direct the GSA to con- unusual transaction because the under- land’’ means the real property located in Al- buquerque, New Mexico, that, as determined vey property in New Mexico to the lying land was originally donated to Amy Biehl High School Foundation for the GSA by the local municipality, by the Administrator, subject to survey, gen- erally consists of lots 12 through 19, and for fair market value. which is why I am supporting selling the westerly boundary, the portion of either The Amy Biehl High School is a pub- the land back to them for a nominal lot 19 or 20 which is the outside west wall of lic charter school that has been using value. the basement level of the Old Post Office the building since 2006. While the The bill provides taxpayers with fur- building, and which has a municipal address school currently leases the facility ther protections, Mr. Speaker. The leg- of 123 Fourth Street, SW, in Block 18, New from the General Services Administra- islation requires that the future use of Mexico Town Company’s Original Townsite, tion, the GSA only receives a nominal Albuquerque, New Mexico. this property be restricted to public rent, making it more costly to the tax- purposes. I urge the GSA to interpret (3) FOUNDATION.—The term ‘‘Foundation’’ means the Amy Biehl High School Founda- payers to maintain the property. In this language consistent with restric- tion. fact, the Amy Biehl Foundation has in- tions typically used by the GSA when SEC. 3. CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY IN AL- vested funds to renovate and restore considering land transfers for public BUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, TO THE the building for use as a school. The purposes under title 40. AMY BIEHL HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDA- GSA has determined that there is no I continue to support efforts to TION. Federal need for the property, and it shrink the Federal footprint where ap- (a) CONVEYANCE.—Notwithstanding any has concluded that the cost of man- propriate while protecting taxpayer in- other provision of law, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the aging the building exceeds any rev- terests, and I urge Members to approve Administrator shall offer to convey to the enue. Selling this property for fair this legislation. Foundation, by quitclaim deed, all right, market value will ensure that tax- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance title, and interest of the United States in payers receive the best return on the of my time. and to the Federal land. property.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.030 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7915 Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of market value which costs more in its I am very pleased to see a competi- my time. current lease arrangement than it does tive award program included in this Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- in this transaction and arrangement. bill that I proposed, along with the er, I yield myself such time as I may You have also heard that this is an in- gentleman from Florida (Mr. POSEY), consume. credible school, memorializing an in- to help estuaries most at risk where re- I rise in support of S. 898. credible legacy. occurring harmful algal blooms, sea S. 898 directs the Administrator of But what you haven’t heard today is grass loss, and invasive species are the GSA to transfer the old Federal that the foundation has raised more threatening the fragile ecology of these post office in Albuquerque, New Mex- than $3 million to continue to invest important water systems. ico, to the Amy Biehl High School not only in the purchase of the build- I hope my colleagues will continue to Foundation in exchange for its fair ing but to expand their educational support this effective program not only market value. footprint in New Mexico. because of its benefits to sustaining The Amy Biehl High School is a pub- In my district in Albuquerque, we important estuaries across the country lic charter school that is sponsored by have difficulties reaching out to a but also due to the urgent need to ad- the foundation that was founded in 1999 high-poverty, high at-risk high school dress the serious problems facing many and has been residing in the Old Post group. This school has incredible out- of these waterways, including the In- Office building since 2006. Currently, comes. They are seeing a 100 percent dian River Lagoon, the most diverse es- the public charter school has a long- graduation rate, 80 percent graduation tuary in the United States. term lease agreement with the GSA for rates out of college; and of that 80 per- Mr. Speaker, I thank the House for a nominal rent. The GSA has indicated cent, nearly all of those students con- coming together and acting so swiftly to the committee that the agency has tinue a very aggressive community re- to reauthorize this bipartisan and cost- no need for the facility and that this lationship. Part of this school’s re- effective bill that is necessary for our directed sale supports the GSA’s efforts quirement is that not only do you meet country’s coastal ecosystems and the to downsize and dispose of underuti- your basic high school curriculum but economies that rely on their well- lized properties. you have to invest considerably in being. I hope the Senate will act expe- community work in a variety of non- b 1645 ditiously to do the same. profit and charitable work. Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I have My own subcommittee has approved I want to also give a special thanks no further requests for time at this a nearly identical bill. and extend my gratitude to Senator point, and I am prepared to close. Now, Mr. Speaker, I would also like TOM UDALL for working with me on I reserve the balance of my time. to acknowledge the memory of Amy this bill and to Chairman SHUSTER and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- Biehl. Ms. Biehl was a 26-year-old Ful- Ranking Member RAHALL for their help er, I yield back the balance of my time. bright Scholar working in South Africa in bringing the legislation to the floor. Mr. MEADOWS. I thank the gen- when she was tragically attacked and With that, Mr. Speaker, I urge my tleman for his bipartisan effort to killed in 1993. In the aftermath, Amy’s colleagues to support this bill that make sure that this important piece of parents, Linda and Peter Biehl, started helps the Amy Biehl High School to legislation gets passed, and I urge all of a foundation to build on their daugh- continue to provide Albuquerque stu- my colleagues to support it. ter’s work toward peace, reconcili- dents with a first-rate education while With that, I yield back the balance of ation, and multiculturalism in South also preserving a historic piece of my time. Africa. The new school, which is lo- downtown Albuquerque. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The cated in New Mexico, builds on this Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I will question is on the motion offered by great work. continue to reserve the balance of my the gentleman from North Carolina Now, approving this bill to transfer time. (Mr. MEADOWS) that the House suspend the building at its fair market value Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- the rules and pass the bill, S. 898. will promote Amy’s legacy and benefit er, I yield 4 minutes to my good friend The question was taken; and (two- the taxpayers. I will continue to sup- from Florida, Representative MURPHY. thirds being in the affirmative) the port efforts by both the committee and Mr. MURPHY of Florida. I thank the rules were suspended and the bill was the administration to reduce our Fed- gentleman for yielding. passed. eral footprint. Mr. Speaker, I support the bill before A motion to reconsider was laid on I support this bill, Mr. Speaker, and us and appreciate the hard work of my the table. I urge my colleagues to approve it. colleagues to bring it to the floor. I reserve the balance of my time. Today I join my colleagues in speak- f Mr. MEADOWS. Mr. Speaker, I would ing in support of reauthorizing the Na- RECESS like to thank the gentleman for his tional Estuary Program because our The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- support in a bipartisan manner and for local economy on the Treasure Coast ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair reminding us all of the importance of and Palm Beaches rely on healthy declares the House in recess until ap- this legacy, not only the vision of why water. proximately 6:30 p.m. today. this school was created but the impor- This important program helps pro- Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 51 min- tance of that mission. It is certainly a tect and improve some of our Nation’s utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. pleasure to work in a bipartisan way most at-risk waterways, including the with the gentleman. Indian River Lagoon located in the dis- f I reserve the balance of my time. trict I am proud to represent, which b 1830 Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speak- has been devastated by toxic algae in er, I yield 5 minutes to the gentlelady recent years, negatively impacting not AFTER RECESS from New Mexico, Madam LUJAN GRIS- only the health of this unique eco- The recess having expired, the House HAM. system but also our local economy. was called to order by the Speaker pro Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of The National Estuary Program funds tempore (Mr. HULTGREN) at 6 o’clock New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I would like local projects that help improve water and 30 minutes p.m. to thank my colleagues, both Rep- quality, protect threatened species, f resentative CARSON from Indiana and and coordinate local agencies to re- my colleague from North Carolina (Mr. spond to other urgent needs. GOVERNMENT REPORTS MEADOWS), for their support on S. 898. In our own backyard, these projects ELIMINATION ACT OF 2014 As you have just heard, this is a com- include wetland restoration, shellfish The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- panion bill to a nearly identical bill, rehabilitation, freshwater discharge ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- my bill H.R. 3998, which passed this management, and other approaches ished business is the vote on the mo- body on June 17. that benefit the health of our local wa- tion to suspend the rules and concur in Now, we have also heard that this terways on the Treasure Coast and the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. bill is to sell a Federal building at fair across the Nation. 4194) to provide for the elimination or

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.032 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 modification of Federal reporting re- Miller, George Roby Stewart OFFICE OF THE CLERK, quirements, on which the yeas and Moore Roe (TN) Stivers HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mullin Rogers (AL) Stockman Washington, DC, November 6, 2014. nays were ordered. Mulvaney Rogers (KY) Stutzman Hon. , The Clerk read the title of the bill. Murphy (FL) Rogers (MI) Takano Speaker, House of Representatives, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Murphy (PA) Rokita Terry Nadler Rooney Thompson (MS) Washington, DC. question is on the motion offered by Napolitano Ros-Lehtinen Thompson (PA) DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to the gentleman from California (Mr. Neal Roskam Thornberry transmit herewith a scanned copy of a letter ISSA) that the House suspend the rules Negrete McLeod Ross Tierney received from the Honorable Kimberly M. and concur in the Senate amendment. Noem Rothfus Titus Guadagno, New Jersey Lieutenant Governor/ Nolan Roybal-Allard Tonko Secretary of State, indicating that, accord- The vote was taken by electronic de- Nugent Royce Tsongas vice, and there were—yeas 382, nays 0, Nunes Ruiz Turner ing to the preliminary results of the Special Election held November 4, 2014, the Honor- not voting 49, as follows: Nunnelee Runyan Upton O’Rourke Ruppersberger Valadao able Donald W. Norcross was elected Rep- [Roll No. 516] Olson Ryan (OH) Van Hollen resentative to Congress for the First Con- YEAS—382 Owens Ryan (WI) Vargas gressional District, State of New Jersey. Palazzo Salmon Veasey Aderholt Davis, Rodney Hultgren With best wishes, I am Pallone Sa´ nchez, Linda Vela Sincerely, Amash DeFazio Hunter Pascrell T. Vela´ zquez Amodei DeGette Hurt Paulsen Sanford Visclosky KAREN L. HAAS, Bachmann Delaney Israel Payne Sarbanes Wagner Clerk. Barber DeLauro Issa Pearce Scalise Walberg Enclosure. Barr DelBene Jeffries Pelosi Schakowsky Walden Barrow (GA) Denham Jenkins Perlmutter Schiff Walorski STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Barton Dent Johnson (GA) Perry Schneider Walz DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Bass DeSantis Johnson (OH) Peters (CA) Schock Wasserman Trenton, NJ, November 6, 2014. Beatty DesJarlais Johnson, E. B. Peters (MI) Schrader Schultz Hon. KAREN L. HAAS, Becerra Deutch Jolly Peterson Schwartz Waters Bentivolio Diaz-Balart Jones Petri Schweikert Waxman Clerk, House of Representatives, Bera (CA) Dingell Jordan Pittenger Scott (VA) Weber (TX) Washington, DC. Bilirakis Doggett Joyce Pitts Scott, Austin Webster (FL) DEAR MS. HAAS: This is to advise you that Bishop (GA) Doyle Kaptur Pocan Scott, David Welch the unofficial results of the Special Election Bishop (NY) Duffy Keating Poe (TX) Sensenbrenner Wenstrup held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for Rep- Bishop (UT) Duncan (SC) Kelly (IL) Polis Serrano Westmoreland resentative in Congress from the First Con- Black Duncan (TN) Kelly (PA) Pompeo Sessions Whitfield Blackburn Edwards Kennedy gressional District of New Jersey, show that Posey Sewell (AL) Williams Donald W. Norcross received 85,923 of the Blumenauer Ellison Kildee Price (GA) Shea-Porter Wilson (FL) Bonamici Ellmers Kilmer Price (NC) Sherman Wilson (SC) total number of votes cast for that office. Boustany Engel King (IA) Quigley Shimkus Wittman It would appear from these unofficial re- Brady (PA) Eshoo King (NY) Rahall Simpson Womack sults that Donald W. Norcross was elected as Brady (TX) Esty Kingston Rangel Sinema Woodall Representative in Congress from the First Bridenstine Farenthold Kinzinger (IL) Reed Slaughter Yarmuth Congressional District of New Jersey. Brooks (AL) Farr Kirkpatrick Reichert Smith (MO) Yoder To the best of our knowledge and belief at Brooks (IN) Fattah Kline Renacci Smith (NE) Yoho Broun (GA) Fincher Kuster this time, there is no contest to this elec- Rice (SC) Smith (TX) Young (AK) tion. Brown (FL) Fitzpatrick LaMalfa Rigell Southerland Young (IN) Brownley (CA) Fleischmann Lamborn As soon as the official results are certified, Buchanan Fleming Lance NOT VOTING—49 to this office by the Burlington, Camden and Bucshon Flores Langevin Bachus Honda Pingree (ME) Gloucester County Clerks involved, an offi- Burgess Forbes Lankford Barletta Huffman Ribble cial Certificate of Election will be prepared Bustos Fortenberry Larsen (WA) Benishek Jackson Lee Richmond for transmittal as required by law. Butterfield Foster Larson (CT) Braley (IA) Johnson, Sam Rohrabacher Sincerely, Byrne Foxx Latham Campbell Kind Calvert Frankel (FL) Latta Rush KIMBERLY M. GUADAGNO, Cassidy Labrador Sanchez, Loretta Lieutenant Governor/Secretary of State. Camp Franks (AZ) Levin Costa Lee (CA) Capito Frelinghuysen Lewis Shuster Duckworth Lummis Sires f Capps Fudge Lipinski Enyart Maloney, Smith (NJ) Capuano Gabbard LoBiondo Garcia Carolyn COMMUNICATION FROM THE ´ Smith (WA) Cardenas Gallego Loebsack Gerlach Marchant CLERK OF THE HOUSE Speier Carney Garamendi Lofgren Gowdy McAllister Carson (IN) Gardner Long Graves (MO) McNerney Swalwell (CA) The SPEAKER laid before the House Carter Garrett Lowenthal Green, Al Miller, Gary Thompson (CA) the following communication from the Cartwright Gibbs Lowey Grijalva Moran Tiberi Clerk of the House of Representatives: Castor (FL) Gibson Lucas Hall Neugebauer Tipton Castro (TX) Gingrey (GA) Luetkemeyer Hinojosa Pastor (AZ) Wolf OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Chabot Gohmert Lujan Grisham HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Chaffetz Goodlatte (NM) Washington, DC, November 5, 2014. Chu Gosar Luja´ n, Ben Ray b 1854 Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Cicilline Granger (NM) Clark (MA) Graves (GA) Lynch Mr. TERRY changed his vote from Speaker, House of Representatives, Clarke (NY) Grayson Maffei ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ Washington, DC. Clawson (FL) Green, Gene Maloney, Sean So (two-thirds being in the affirma- DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to Clay Griffin (AR) Marino tive) the rules were suspended and the transmit herewith a scanned copy of a letter Cleaver Griffith (VA) Massie received from Ms. Kim Strach, Executive Di- Clyburn Grimm Matheson Senate amendment was concurred in. rector of the North Carolina State Board of Coble Guthrie Matsui The result of the vote was announced Elections, indicating that, according to the Coffman Gutie´rrez McCarthy (CA) as above recorded. Cohen Hahn McCarthy (NY) preliminary results of the Special Election Cole Hanabusa McCaul A motion to reconsider was laid on held November 4, 2014, the Honorable Alma Collins (GA) Hanna McClintock the table. Adams was elected Representative to Con- Collins (NY) Harper McCollum Stated for: gress for the Twelfth Congressional District, Conaway Harris McDermott State of North Carolina. Connolly Hartzler McGovern Mr. of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I missed the following vote: Senate With best wishes, I am Conyers Hastings (FL) McHenry Sincerely, Cook Hastings (WA) McIntyre Amendment to H.R. 4194—Government Re- KAREN L. HAAS, Cooper Heck (NV) McKeon ports Elimination Act. Had I been present, I Cotton Heck (WA) McKinley Clerk. Courtney Hensarling McMorris would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on this bill. Enclosure. Cramer Herrera Beutler Rodgers Crawford Higgins Meadows f NORTH CAROLINA Crenshaw Himes Meehan STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, Crowley Holding Meeks COMMUNICATION FROM THE Raleigh, NC, November 5, 2014. Cuellar Holt Meng Hon. KAREN L. HAAS, Culberson Horsford Messer CLERK OF THE HOUSE Clerk, House of Representatives, Cummings Hoyer Mica The SPEAKER laid before the House Daines Hudson Michaud Washington, DC. Davis (CA) Huelskamp Miller (FL) the following communication from the DEAR MS. HAAS: This is to advise that the Davis, Danny Huizenga (MI) Miller (MI) Clerk of the House of Representatives: unofficial results of the Special Election

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.035 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7917 held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for Rep- from New Jersey, the Honorable DON- There was no objection. resentative in Congress from the Twelfth ALD W. NORCROSS, be permitted to take Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Congressional District of North Carolina the oath of office today. today to congratulate and welcome our show, that Alma Adams received 126,766 His certificate of election has not ar- votes or 75.41% of the total number of votes new colleague to the New Jersey dele- cast for that office. Provisional ballots have rived, but there is no contest and no gation, Congressman DONALD NOR- not been counted. question has been raised with regard to CROSS. Now, let me tell you that you It would appear from these unofficial re- his election. will all learn to love DONALD NORCROSS sults that Alma Adams was elected as Rep- The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the way I have. resentative in Congress from the Twelfth the request of the gentleman from New Congressional District of North Carolina. Jersey? He comes from a union background, To the best of our knowledge and belief at There was no objection. and he is a fighter. He always fights for this time, there is no contest to this elec- the little guy. He also is bipartisan. He f tion. wants to work with the Republican As soon as the official results are certified SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE side to get legislation passed, as he did to this office by all counties involved, an of- ALMA S. ADAMS, OF NORTH ficial Certificate of Election will be prepared in the State senate, and he has the rep- for transmittal as required by law. CAROLINA, AS A MEMBER OF utation in the State senate, where we Sincerely, THE HOUSE chaired one of the committees, of actu- KIM STRACH, Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- ally passing legislation. Executive Director. imous consent that the gentlewoman I just want you to get to know him f from North Carolina, the Honorable well. As I said, you will learn to love COMMUNICATION FROM THE ALMA S. ADAMS, be permitted to take him. He will be a great Congressman, CLERK OF THE HOUSE the oath of office today. and you will learn over the next few Her certificate of election has not ar- years how effective he can be. The SPEAKER laid before the House rived, but there is no contest and no Congratulations again, DONALD. the following communication from the question has been raised with regard to Clerk of the House of Representatives: her election. I yield to the gentleman from New OFFICE OF THE CLERK, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to Jersey (Mr. LOBIONDO). HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the request of the gentleman from Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I join Washington, DC, November 5, 2014. North Carolina? in with congratulations to DONALD Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, There was no objection. NORCROSS. I have known DONALD for a The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. f number of years as a State legislator, DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I have the honor to b 1900 and before that, we worked together at transmit herewith a scanned copy of a letter a local level. ´ SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE received from Mr. Edgardo Cortes, Commis- DONALD will always put his constitu- sioner, Commonwealth of Virginia Depart- DAVE BRAT, OF VIRGINIA, AS A ents first. He will always put his dis- ment of Elections, indicating that, according MEMBER OF THE HOUSE to the preliminary results of the Special trict first. He will be a great asset to Election held November 4, 2014, the Honor- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask this Congress, and I look forward to able Dave A. Brat was elected Representa- unanimous consent that the gentleman working with you, DONALD. Congratu- tive to Congress for the Seventh Congres- from Virginia, the Honorable DAVE lations. sional District, Commonwealth of Virginia. BRAT, be permitted to take the oath of Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, Leader With best wishes, I am office today. PELOSI, Congressman PALLONE, and Sincerely, His certificate of election has not ar- certainly Congressman LOBIONDO and KAREN L. HAAS, rived, but there is no contest and no my colleagues from New Jersey. The Clerk. question has been raised with regard to Enclosure. young man who is standing next to me his election. is my grandson, Donald III, who did an COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, The SPEAKER. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Vir- excellent job; and a special person in DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS, my life who allows me and keeps my Richmond, VA, November 5, 2014. ginia? Hon. KAREN L. HAAS, There was no objection. life in order, my lovely wife, Andrea. Clerk, House of Representatives, The Capitol, f She is up there with my daughter, Washington, DC. Corey; my son, Gregory; my son, Don- DEAR MS. HAAS: This is to advise you that SWEARING IN OF MEMBERS-ELECT ald, Jr.; his wife, Jeanette; and my the unofficial results of the Special Election The SPEAKER. Will the Representa- granddaughter, Natalie. It is great to held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, for Rep- tives-elect please present themselves in resentative in Congress from the Seventh have you here. And the one person who Congressional District of Virginia, show that the well. is truly the leader of my house is my Dave A. Brat received 148,710 or 61.8% of the Mr. NORCROSS of New Jersey, Ms. mother, Carol. Hey, Ma. total number of votes cast for that office. ADAMS of North Carolina, and Mr. BRAT And many friends, family, and sup- It would appear from these unofficial re- of Virginia appeared at the bar of the porters from New Jersey, including my sults that Dave A. Brat was elected as Rep- House and took the oath of office, as three brothers, George, John, and Phil; resentative in Congress from the Seventh follows: and my extended brother, Robert—it is Congressional District of Virginia. Do you solemnly swear that you will sup- To the best of our knowledge and belief at good to have you here. port and defend the Constitution of the this time, there is no contest to this elec- United States against all enemies, foreign To my extended family in labor who tion. I have worked closely with over the As soon as the official results are certified and domestic; that you will bear true faith to this office by all ten of the Virginia juris- and allegiance to the same; that you take past 25 years and certainly the sup- dictions involved in the Seventh Congres- this obligation freely, without any mental porters and volunteers who have sional District Special Election, an official reservation or purpose of evasion; and that worked with us over the past 10 Certification of Election will be prepared for you will well and faithfully discharge the du- months, many thanks. transmittal as required by law. ties of the office on which you are about to enter, so help you God. Life always brings us so many twists Best Regards, and turns. You never know where you ´ The SPEAKER. Congratulations, you EDGARDO CORTES, are going to be. I grew up in the profes- Commissioner. are now Members of the 113th Congress. sion as an electrician, and look where f f we are now, a Member of the House. SWEARING IN OF THE HONORABLE WELCOMING THE HONORABLE This is truly the American Dream, DONALD W. NORCROSS, OF NEW DONALD W. NORCROSS TO THE and I am proud to be a part of it, and JERSEY, AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I look forward to working with all of HOUSE The SPEAKER. Without objection, my colleagues on behalf of this great Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Nation and the people who live in it. unanimous consent that the gentleman PALLONE) is recognized for 1 minute. Thank you very much.

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Mr. Speaker, colleagues, succeed, we all succeed. tion’s clout may wane a bit, but I know Representative ADAMS has served our As I traveled across the 12th Congres- it will be reinvigorated by new Mem- area in the North Carolina General As- sional District, I heard the calls for us bers like Congressman BRAT, com- sembly in excess of two decades. In Ra- to work together, to create jobs, invest in education, and to be a voice for the mitted to working together for our leigh, she is known as the ‘‘legislative Commonwealth. lady with the hat.’’ working men and women struggling to make ends meet. Mr. Speaker, Dave comes to Congress Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present after a career as an economics pro- to you and to my colleagues the legis- I am answering their calls by pledg- ing to work with the Members of the fessor at Randolph-Macon College. He lative lady with the hat, ALMA ADAMS North Carolina delegation and each has been appointed to State boards and from North Carolina. commissions by several Virginia Gov- Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman and every Member of this Chamber. To the people of the 12th Congressional ernors, including the Joint Advisory from North Carolina (Mr. PRICE). District, 10 months of no representa- Board of Economists. I know he will Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. put these experiences to good use. Speaker, I thank the dean of our dele- tion stops now. I am here, and I am rolling up my sleeves, and I am getting I welcome DAVE and his family to gation, HOWARD COBLE, for yielding, to work. Congress, and I look forward to work- and I want to add to his words of intro- ing with him on issues critical to the duction for our new colleague, ALMA f Richmond region and the entire Com- ADAMS. WELCOMING THE HONORABLE monwealth of Virginia. She was elected this past election to DAVE BRAT TO THE HOUSE OF b 1915 fill the unexpired term of our colleague REPRESENTATIVES Mel Watt, who has taken the leader- Mr. BRAT. Mr. Speaker, thank you The SPEAKER. Without objection, to my new colleagues and thank you to ship of the Federal Housing Finance the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Agency. She represents the 12th Con- the people of Virginia’s Seventh Dis- GOODLATTE) is recognized for 1 minute. trict who have entrusted me with the gressional District of North Carolina. There was no objection. ALMA ADAMS was born in High Point, Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I honor of serving as their Representa- North Carolina. She attended college would like to welcome the newest tive, and many of them are with us to- at North Carolina A&T University. She Member of the House of Representa- night in the gallery. Thank you for coming. got her Ph.D. from Ohio State Univer- tives from Virginia, Dr. DAVE BRAT of We are proud that the Seventh Dis- sity, and she became a teacher. She Glen Allen, Virginia, to this Chamber. trict is the home of the father of the had a 40-year career as a professor at DAVE is joining this body as a new Constitution, James Madison, and the Bennett College in North Carolina. Member representing the Seventh Dis- voice of the Revolution, Patrick Henry. ALMA ADAMS’ career in politics began trict of Virginia. Over the past year, he on the Greensboro school board. She It has been a long road, and very few has talked with his friends and neigh- gave me a chance when the journey served on the city council. She was ap- bors about the challenges facing our pointed to the general assembly in 1994 began. I want to thank my wife, Laura, Nation and what Congress can do to and my children, Jonathan and Sophia, by Governor Jim Hunt and then was help grow our economy and help the elected in her own right for successive for believing in me. And I want to private sector create jobs. thank God, as this would not have been terms. She has had a distinguished DAVE is uniquely positioned to work possible without His assistance along term of service in our general assem- on issues related to American jobs and bly. the way. the economy. With an undergraduate Throughout my campaign, as Presi- She is known for her unceasing desire degree in business administration and to improve the lives of women and chil- dent Reagan said, I tried to appeal to a Ph.D. in economics, his background people’s best hopes and not their worst dren and families. Her issues include in economic policy will help this body domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, fears. I strived to elevate the dialogue deal with the most pressing issues of and focus us on solutions, especially on affordable health care, and public edu- the day. the economic issues facing our coun- cation. She chaired the Legislative For the past 18 years, DAVE has been try. Black Caucus. She also chaired the bi- a faculty member at Randolph-Macon That is how I will approach the partisan Women’s Legislative Caucus. College where he served as the chair of weighty responsibility with which I So ALMA ADAMS, my colleagues, the department of economics. DAVE is have been entrusted. comes to us very, very well-equipped to also a strong family man and, with his Thank you all, God bless you all, and be a productive and constructive and wife, Laura, has two children. may God continue to bless this great cooperative Member of this body, and Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to wel- Nation. it is my honor and pleasure to intro- come DAVE to the United States House f duce you to her tonight, ALMA ADAMS. of Representatives. Joining us today Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I thank are our fellow Members of the Virginia ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Congressman COBLE, Congressman delegation who welcome you and look The SPEAKER. Under clause 5(d) of PRICE. As we all know, the journey to forward to working with you. rule XX, the Chair announces to the Congress is not made alone, and I could I now yield to the gentleman from House that, in light of the administra- not have made it here without my Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) for his welcoming tion of the oath to the gentlewoman faith, my family, and my friends. remarks. from North Carolina, the gentleman So I want to take a moment to give Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, from New Jersey, and the gentleman special thanks to my mother who could I rise today to welcome Congressman from Virginia, the whole number of the not be here today; to my children, DAVE BRAT to the people’s House and House is now 435. Billy, Jeanele; and my son-in-law, Ty; to the Virginia delegation. Our con- f to my four grandchildren, one who is gressional delegation has a long his- on the floor with me tonight; to my tory of working together. Our former REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- siblings; and to everyone who made the longtime dean, Senator John Warner, VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF trip to share in this momentous occa- set the standard for working together H.R. 5682, APPROVAL OF THE sion with me. in a constructive manner. KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE I stand here on the shoulders of the While we may not always agree on Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee fearless women who shattered the glass every issue, we will always try to work on Rules, submitted a privileged report

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Bulgaria, ‘‘We have seen columns of NDAA/MEPS ACT f Russian equipment, primarily Russian tanks, Russian artillery, Russian air STUNNING CONTEMPT FOR THE (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania defense systems, and Russian combat AMERICAN PEOPLE asked and was given permission to ad- troops entering into Ukraine.’’ In re- dress the House for 1 minute.) (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given sponse, Ukraine has redeployed troops Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. permission to address the House for 1 to the east to counter the insurgency. Mr. Speaker, today Congress returns to minute and to revise and extend his re- But these soldiers are severely under- session with little time to complete marks.) supplied. business on a range of important mat- Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, every- Ukraine had an election just a couple ters, which is why I am calling on the one remembers the promise the Presi- of weeks ago, the most transparent, Senate to take swift action on the Na- dent made while promoting his health the most free, and the most pro-West- tional Defense Authorization Act. care law: ‘‘If you like your health care ern election in history. But pro-Rus- The NDAA, which passed the House plan, you can keep it.’’ He broke his sian parliamentarians received less in May, authorizes policy for the Pen- promise. than 10 percent of the vote. tagon, and this year included reforms We just learned that one of the law’s Today, once again, Ukraine faces to ensure our troops are more ade- chief architects, Professor Jon Gruber, war, as the ceasefire there collapsed as quately trained and equipped, both has come clean and admitted the deceit Russia attempts to reassert its influ- mentally and physically. used to get the law passed. But Pro- ence by sinister and illegal means. A recent Army study found that fessor Gruber also revealed a stunning Ukraine’s young soldiers don’t have nearly half the soldiers who reported contempt for the American people. He proper boots or weapons or defensive suicide attempts indicated their first called us stupid. equipment. How many times must attempt was prior to enlistment. And I This reminds me of when Lucy was Ukraine be invaded before we call it an am proud to say the House version of trying to get Charlie Brown to kick the invasion? the NDAA includes provisions identical football. Charlie says to Lucy, ‘‘I don’t I call upon the House to pass H.R. to the Medical Evaluation Parity for mind your dishonesty half as much as 5190, the bill I introduced with my fel- Servicemembers Act, or MEPS Act, I mind your opinion of me.’’ low Ukrainian Caucus cochair, JIM that I introduced earlier in the year. In this case, Mr. Speaker, the Amer- GERLACH of Pennsylvania, to provide That will help address this challenge. ican people mind both the administra- meaningful humanitarian aid and secu- The MEPS Act enables the Pentagon tion’s dishonesty and its opinion of rity assistance to Ukraine. The Senate to establish a baseline to properly them. has passed S. 2828 that does much the track changes in the servicemembers’ The professor now regrets his com- same. behavioral health by instituting a re- ments. But does he regret that my con- Let us stop the advance of this tyr- quirement that all incoming troops un- stituents, Don and Karen of Johns- anny in the new century. Liberty is dergo a mental health assessment upon town, Pennsylvania, and millions of calling. Let us measure up in this enlistment. lameduck session. It is time for the Senate to act on other Americans have lost their health f this bipartisan legislation that has the care plan because of ObamaCare? Does support of over 40 veterans’ and mili- he regret that steelworkers in Beaver PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE tary advocacy groups. County, Pennsylvania, and countless HONORABLE HOWARD COBLE others are seeing their health insur- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- f ance premiums skyrocket? LINS of New York). Under the Speaker’s SIGMA GAMMA RHO FOUNDERS More importantly, Mr. Speaker, does announced policy of January 3, 2013, DAY the President regret it? the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was f (Ms. FOXX) is recognized for 60 minutes given permission to address the House IN HONOR OF VETERANS DAY as the designee of the majority leader. for 1 minute.) GENERAL LEAVE Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I (Mrs. BEATTY asked and was given Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- rise today to recognize my sorority, permission to address the House for 1 mous consent that all Members may Sigma Gamma Rho, which today minute.) have 5 legislative days in which to re- proudly celebrates 92 years of service. Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Established in 1922 at Butler Univer- today to honor the extraordinary serv- vise and extend their remarks and in- sity, Sigma Gamma Rho engrained in ice and selfless sacrifice of our Nation’s clude extraneous material on the sub- me and countless women the value of veterans. ject of my Special Order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there public service. Sisters include former Each year, on the 11th day of the 11th objection to the request of the gentle- Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, the first month, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans, the men and women who woman from North Carolina? woman to represent Louisiana; my col- There was no objection. league, the Honorable Congresswoman served this country with honor and dis- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, we are here CORRINE BROWN of Florida; Hattie tinction. tonight to pay tribute to the dean of To the almost 22 million veterans in McDaniel, the first African American the North Carolina delegation and our the United States and the 43,000 vet- woman to receive an Academy Award; beloved colleague of many years, HOW- erans who live in my congressional dis- and our Grand Basileus, Bonitta Her- ARD COBLE. ring. trict, I am here to say thank you for HOWARD COBLE has been a dedicated Sigma Gamma Rho played an inte- your service and sacrifice. You an- public servant to the people of North gral role in the civil rights movement, swered the call of service and never Carolina and a champion for honest, ef- as members fought to overturn Jim wavered. fective government. For three decades, Crow laws and advance women’s equal- Whether at home or abroad, whether he has taken great care to represent ity. at war or at times of peace, you kept the values and concerns of Sixth Dis- Today Sigma Gamma Rho continues our Nation safe and protected our free- trict residents. their service in promoting education doms. In gratitude and humility, it is and awareness in communities on now our turn to serve you, providing b 1930 issues like health equality and finan- the benefits and the resources you de- It is a profound honor to call HOWARD cial literacy. serve and earned. a dear friend, and it saddens me to

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My father became a friend of backed down from a challenge to do has so many friends who just want to HOWARD COBLE’s. Then I came to Wash- what was right for North Carolina and catch up with him. ington, Mr. Speaker, as a Republican, always pushed Washington to work I have always especially enjoyed in- and we have been friends for many better for those he represented. troducing my staff to HOWARD. His first years. Always ready with a cheerful greet- question usually is: ‘‘What high school This man, to me, is very special as a ing and a welcoming smile for whoever did you go to?’’ And then the second human being. I heard Mr. PRICE say the crossed his path, it is clear HOWARD question is something like: ‘‘What’s it ‘‘dean,’’ but I call him the ‘‘leadah’’, l- cares about the little details that mean like working for this scallywag?’’ e-a-d-a-h. Mr. COBLE likes to tell people so much to average North Carolinians. We’ve sometimes disagreed, of that is because those of us from east- Those who met him know of his char- course, on politics and policy, but we ern North Carolina don’t know the acteristic penchant for inquiring about have had many, many occasions for word ‘‘leader’’ ends in e-r instead of a- their alma mater and then rattling off fruitful collaboration and cooperation h. I did that because at the time we be- the corresponding mascot. on issues important to North Carolina. came the majority in 1995, it was a Perhaps the most fitting summary of We have worked for years, for example, change in the House, for sure, and HOWARD’s personality is that he is the on promoting textile research. We have there was a Democrat for a number of essence of what it means to be a south- certainly worked on disaster relief years, and Mr. COBLE, being the kind of ern gentleman: someone who simply after several major hurricanes. Over man he was, said, ‘‘No, I don’t want to exudes kindness, charm, and compas- the years, I have come to appreciate be called the dean. As long as he’s here sion. And let’s not forget that he was HOWARD as a smart and able legislator, in Congress, I want him to remain the named the sexiest bachelor in Congress and, more than that, I have come to dean.’’ I think that says a heck of a lot by BuzzFeed earlier this year. value him as a person and to value his about who this person is. So, Mr. HOWARD is also known for his dead- friendship. Speaker, I decided that he should be pan humor, and loves a good joke, even My district staff would want me to known as the ‘‘leadah,’’ and therefore if it is at his own expense. However, add how much we all admire HOWARD’s many people in the House of Represent- that wit can sometimes be a two-edged constituent service. When it comes to atives from both parties call him the sword. In 2008, his sense of humor al- working with our constituents in deal- ‘‘leadah’’—some with a northern ac- most killed someone. At the North ing with Federal agencies, party lines cent, some with a west coast accent, Carolina GOP Convention he cracked a don’t matter. Often, the district lines but it still sounds the same. joke to ROBERT PITTENGER, who now For me, personally, this night is sad are a little indistinct and we have to represents North Carolina’s Ninth Con- because I have spent many nights in figure out whose district someone is in gressional District. ROBERT nearly ex- the last few years where Mr. COBLE and or get a case referred back and forth. pired after choking on his meal in mid- I have had dinner together at the Cap- HOWARD’s staff is invariably coopera- chuckle. Reliable sources have hinted itol Hill Club reminiscing about yester- tive and competent. It is not an acci- that the joke might have been a vari- day but also thinking about today. For dent that he has a superb reputation in ation of HOWARD’s ‘‘feisty mountain me, this is a personal relationship that woman’’ one-liner that he routinely North Carolina for the best constituent is like family, quite frankly. For me to uses to describe me. Fortunately, service around. know that I have been reelected for an- HOWARD has been a dedicated Mem- former Presidential candidate Gov- other term and to know that Mr. COBLE ber in this body in Washington as well. ernor Mike Huckabee was there to res- will go back home and enjoy the love He has been an effective legislator, es- cue ROBERT from HOWARD’s humor with and affection of the people of Greens- a well-placed Heimlich maneuver. pecially distinguishing himself in his boro, it still is sad for me personally. I All kidding aside, HOWARD is a man leadership positions on the Judiciary do think that he has given so much not of integrity and principle, a Represent- Committee. He has done all this with a only to the State of North Carolina, ative who has stood for what is right certain grace and style. He reminds us but to our Nation. He has been a very and who has fought on behalf of what of a time when our politics were less effective leader of the House. He has makes America a great Nation. hard-edged. been a great legislator. He has been Today, I salute HOWARD COBLE, my So as he retires at the close of the able to get things done in the Judiciary friend, for his many years of service. current Congress, we wish him all the Committee and other committees. He We will miss him greatly. best. He leaves this body with immense will always be remembered in my heart With that, Mr. Speaker, I now yield affection and respect. Our State and as a member of my family. to our colleague, Mr. PRICE. the House of Representatives have To you, HOWARD COBLE, I love you as Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. greatly benefited from the service of a brother in Christ. You are a special Speaker, I thank my colleague for HOWARD COBLE. man who has given so much to not only yielding and for scheduling this Special Godspeed, my friend. North Carolina, but to America. You Order here on our first night back in Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield will always remain a member of my town for the very important purpose of to our colleague, Mr. JONES. family. God bless you, sir. paying tribute to our dear friend and Mr. JONES. I thank Ms. FOXX for Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield colleague, HOWARD COBLE. I am very putting this together. Tonight is a sad to our esteemed colleague from eastern happy to join in this, as many other night, but a very special night, I think, North Carolina (Mr. MCINTYRE). colleagues will be tonight as well. for those of us who have had the privi- Mr. MCINTYRE. Thank you, HOWARD, I have served with HOWARD since I lege to know HOWARD COBLE as long as for your spirit, service, and standard of first arrived here in 1987. He had beaten I have. We go back to 1983, when I was statesmanship. me by 2 years. He was first elected in a freshman Democrat in the North HOWARD and I have had a spirit of 1984 to represent North Carolina’s Carolina House of Representatives and friendship that has been something we Sixth District. he was a member of the North Carolina have always enjoyed together here on I think when you hear the tributes House of Representatives as a Repub- the floor. He has often asked me about tonight from both sides of the aisle you lican. Why we met, I don’t know, but what the latest score was or when the are going to, quite accurately, con- eventually we became pretty good next game is that our beloved Tar clude that HOWARD COBLE is one of the friends at that point. He then left the Heels were playing in any sport—not best-liked Members of this body, and North Carolina House and came to just football and basketball but base- that affection extends across the entire Washington, D.C., and my father, Con- ball and many other sports the team political spectrum. gressman Walter Jones, Sr., was chair- engages in.

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This prestigious honor HOWARD has always had a self-depre- right across the hall in the Congres- was awarded to HOWARD for his unwav- cating humor and a personality that sional Prayer Caucus and even on the ering support of the brave men and draws people to him. Everyone loves steps of the Capitol here one evening women serving in the United States him. I learned that as a candidate for several years ago. I am sure you re- Coast Guard. When I arrived at the Congress, Mr. Speaker, because I inher- member that we shared that together, ceremony, I wasn’t surprised to find ited three counties from HOWARD HOWARD. the committee room packed from wall COBLE’s former district, so when I Second is his service. In addition to to wall. Seating was scarce, and there would go ask people for votes, I had to his spirit of friendship and friendliness was hardly any standing room left for immediately tell them I wasn’t run- to so many people and the spirit that supporters. Everyone was there to show ning against HOWARD COBLE because, we have shared in our Lord is his lon- support and appreciation for our good otherwise, they didn’t want to talk to gevity of service that he has given. But friend HOWARD, just as he has been me. it hasn’t just been mundane or in-and- there to show support and appreciation HOWARD COBLE is legendary in his out service. It has been a service done over the years to all of us. constituent services. He has always with life, laughter, and with latitude. While speaking at the ceremony, Ad- taken care of his constituents. They He has life in what he does. He always miral Papp shared some words of ad- know they have a friend in their Con- shares a smile and makes you laugh vice that HOWARD once gave him: gressman HOWARD COBLE. He set a standard, Mr. Speaker, to and not take things so seriously that Always take care of your shipmates. you can’t enjoy what you are doing. We which we can all aspire to in terms of b 1945 the integrity with which he has con- all should be able to enjoy this great ducted himself, the love for people that opportunity of service. HOWARD, you have truly embodied He also takes the latitude to spend this piece of advice through your serv- everyone knows and can sense and is time with you and the latitude to lit- ice in Congress, especially when taking drawn to, and the constituent service. Mr. Speaker, it has been a privilege erally work across the aisle, as symbol- care of your constituents. to get to know HOWARD COBLE. It has ized by the comments you have already You have always taken care of each been an honor to serve with him, and I heard tonight and the friendships that of us, your shipmates, through both call him friend. I will miss seeing him he has across the aisle. your dedicated service and loyal friend- in Congress every day, but I know that Third, with that spirit and service is ship. he will not be a stranger. also his standard of statesmanship. On a personal note, I have had the in- I just say, God bless you, HOWARD HOWARD, I think about when we flew credible honor of following HOWARD in representing Moore and Randolph COBLE, and Godspeed. together with the Commandant of the Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Counties in District Two, and I must Coast Guard. You being a Coastie your- our distinguished colleague from North self, we often talked about the impor- say, you are truly loved and respected, Carolina (Mr. PITTENGER). tance of the Coast Guard and how we and I have very big shoes to continue Mr. PITTENGER. Mr. Speaker, much know it serves us well in North Caro- to fill. has been said and written about the lina and nationwide. We flew down Your retirement marks the end of an ratings of the with the Commandant on his plane, era here in Congress, but launches the and the approval of what the American and HOWARD came down to my district beginning of another incredible jour- people think of us. It is somewhere to honor Wilmington as the Nation’s ney for you. I wish you a long and re- right around 10 percent. first Coast Guard city on the east laxing retirement, and I will be forever Let me tell you those ratings don’t coast. We shared that time together. grateful for your friendship and guid- take into consideration HOWARD COBLE. He was that kind of person that ance through the years. My esteemed friend in this Congress is would travel and spend time with you. Thank you. regarded by his own constituents as a And whether it was on the coast in Wil- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield to family member. mington or whether it was on the our colleague from North Carolina, HOWARD COBLE chose not to be mar- pitching mound together, as he and I RICHARD HUDSON. ried, but what became his family were and Representatives Foxx and PRICE Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, you may his constituents. What became his shared at our alma mater, UNC Chapel notice my sharp jacket tonight. It is a friends were his colleagues in Congress. Hill, just this past spring, he knew al- madras jacket worn in honor of my Both sides of the aisle love HOWARD. ways how to show that friendship and dear friend and colleague, HOWARD I am one, Congressman COBLE, who to show that standard of statesmanship COBLE. loved seeing you out there on that in every situation. HOWARD was not always known for back row every time I walked in, with Thank you, HOWARD, for always just his colorful jackets. Back when he a big smile and a good story, and ev- bringing people together. With your first came to town, HOWARD COBLE was erybody would come by and say hello disarming smile and your friendship known for his many colorful sus- to HOWARD during the course of the ses- you have shown what exemplary penders. In fact, I don’t know how sion, just to see you, because you are statesmanship is all about. You have many he had, but it was well-known special to all of us. shown that spirit of fellowship and that he would always have those Yes, my good friend, Congresswoman friendship. You have given that lon- bright, colorful suspenders on. FOXX, did tell a story about how my gevity of service. Most of all, you have Next he became known for wearing life was spared as I was chewing some shown that standard of statesmanship distinctive hats. In fact, in the nine- chicken, and I realized I couldn’t chew to which we all should ascribe. ties, Tim Russert used to refer to HOW- and laugh at the same time as I tried God bless you, my friend, my Chris- ARD COBLE as ‘‘the man with the hat.’’ to swallow that chicken, and then here tian brother, and my fellow Tar Heel. Then it was Tim Russert’s son, Luke, came Mr. Huckabee to give me the Thank you so much. who first noticed the madras jackets a Heimlich and save my life. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield few years ago, and he actually put on Well, you know, I was in a primary a to the Congresswoman from North his Twitter account that the jacket year after that. It was 11 people in the Carolina, Congresswoman ELLMERS. HOWARD COBLE is wearing tonight primary, and the one good thing about Mrs. ELLMERS. I am honored to looked like ‘‘an exploding turtle.’’ that is I got a sympathy vote from stand before you to speak on behalf of So the Russert family has long ac- Mike Huckabee, and he endorsed me, so my dear friend, the dean of our delega- knowledged HOWARD’s unique sense of that was a good thing. tion, HOWARD COBLE. He has been a style, as have many of his constituents HOWARD, thank you. Thank you for source of wisdom, an esteemed col- and his friends here in Congress. being committed in your job. On the

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Our were in the Star City, which is my Now, there are a number of stories country is better off today because of hometown of Roanoke, Virginia, and about the dean, a number of them I the life of HOWARD COBLE. took an interest in me and what I was would like to tell over the years, and Thank you. God bless you. doing. most of them are, in fact, true. Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield to On the committee, as the chairman This one story I want to tell to- the distinguished gentleman from Vir- of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intel- night—actually, two, if I may. It goes ginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), chairman of the lectual Property, and the Internet, back to the first time HOWARD ran for Judiciary Committee. where he serves now and has served on Congress in 1984. The campaign com- Mr. GOODLATTE. I thank the gen- a number of occasions in the past, he mittee for the Republicans brought up tlewoman for yielding. stood very strong for the rights, the folks in tough, challenging races to Mr. Speaker, it is just a real honor to private property rights of people who have some video and film shot with be here tonight to tell my friend, HOW- are creators of music and motion pic- President Ronald Reagan. He helped ARD COBLE, how much he means to me tures and great products that they with his popularity to help get some and how much I am going to miss him seek patents on and so on. folks across the finish line in 1984. here in the House of Representatives. His work will serve for a long time in HOWARD was so nervous that he for- He has not only been an outstanding the future to protect that great Amer- get to shake the Gipper’s hand, so one leader on the House Judiciary Com- ican incentive to create and create of the campaign committee staff, they mittee—and by the way, I hope the jobs. His work has created many jobs were coming to Coble’s district, and gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. for many Americans. HOWARD said, ‘‘Where were you?’’ And JONES) will compile all those wonderful He is a true son of the Sixth District he said, ‘‘Well, I was just in Alabama photographs and put them in some of North Carolina. I am from the Sixth with President Reagan.’’ kind of a binder so that—a book District of Virginia, but in his case, he ‘‘Oh, really?’’ maybe, so that all of us can see and is a lifelong son of the Sixth District, He says, ‘‘Yeah. I told him I was enjoy all those historic caricatures having been born in Greensboro, edu- going to Greensboro, and President cated in the Sixth District, and been a that have been created in HOWARD’s Reagan looked at me and said, ’Well, honor over these many years—but not county attorney and an assistant U.S. tell that son of a gun that didn’t shake only has he been a great member of the attorney. He has been a revenuer with my hand I said hello.’’’ House Judiciary Committee, he has the North Carolina Department of Rev- So HOWARD got a little flustered and been a close personal friend of mine for enue. was a little embarrassed and every- What I didn’t know was that his first more than 20 years. thing else until everybody started 6 years in his professional life, he was In addition to serving with him on laughing, but HOWARD has had a great a claims adjuster for the State Farm the committee, he is somebody who is sense of humor, and that shows the real Mutual Automobile Insurance Com- always turning to others, taking an in- testament to HOWARD’s integrity. pany. So here, in the closing days of terest in them. He has an uncanny abil- The other thing about HOWARD is fis- his service, I am still learning new ity to remember the mascots for vir- cal conservatism. It goes back to what things about my friend, HOWARD COBLE. tually any high school or college that he said in his first campaign, he is HOWARD, thank you very much for someone attended and his ability to al- going to bring a sharp pencil to the not only being my friend and a great Washington budget, and he, in fact, ways ask others how they are feeling. colleague to all of us here in the House, With respect to this last point, he has. but for being a great American. Thank In fact, it wasn’t very well-appre- has defused more than a few difficult you, and God bless you. conversations by asking people, ‘‘How ciated during his early service in Con- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield to gress. There was a Member of Congress is your back feeling?’’ Inevitably, espe- our colleague from North Carolina, cially if someone is older, they begin to who was furious, who said, ‘‘That sharp PATRICK MCHENRY, the chief deputy pencil might actually get your ticket talk about back problems and forget whip. written out of Congress.’’ And HOWARD what they were so exercised about. Mr. MCHENRY. I thank the secretary told him that he thought, ‘‘Well, I be- He is also a great tennis player. For of the Republican Conference, my col- lieve there is life after Congress,’’ and nearly 20 years, I have had the honor of league and classmate from North Caro- playing tennis with him very early on let the guy go on his way. lina, VIRGINIA FOXX. Well, that guy was not reelected, and Wednesday mornings. HOWARD isn’t Mr. Speaker, today, I stand in tribute HOWARD has been reelected 14 times known for moving around the court with the fine threads of a man named during his time here, so true proof that really fast, but the thing about him is HOWARD COBLE. Congressman, State he always was there where you hit the fiscal conservatism can still win. representative, Secretary of the North There are a number of other stories ball, and he always put it back just ex- Carolina Department of Revenue, cap- that we will talk about over perhaps a actly where he wanted it to go, an tain of the United States Coast Guard, drink afterwards, but the one thing is amazing accomplishment. So HOWARD, school bus driver—that is where it all everybody from his district knows and thank you very much for that. began, in high school. That was his those of us from North Carolina know I want to tell one story in conjunc- first public service. that he knows every high school mas- tion with a field hearing that took JOHN HOWARD COBLE has held a vari- cot in the State of North Carolina. place in Nashville—HOWARD is a great ety of titles during his time and during Every child that I see that comes fan of bluegrass music and country his years, but to me, he has always through Congress is simply amazed music in general—a field hearing that been known as the dean, the dean of that their dean knows where they are took place in Nashville when the Fair- the North Carolina delegation, which from and knows their high school and ness in Music Licensing bill was under he has been, for the last 15 years, the their high school mascot. consideration in the late 1990s, a meet- longest-serving Republican Member of ing was arranged with Garth Brooks. this body in the history of the State of b 2000 HOWARD, who was serving as the North Carolina, and my friend. It is because he cares. So we are then-subcommittee chairman, was a I am here to pay tribute and to thank grateful tonight, and we want to say lifelong fan of bluegrass and tradi- him for his time in public service. He is ‘‘thank you’’ to our friend, our dean, tional country music. He didn’t really what a Member of Congress should be, our leader—JOHN HOWARD COBLE. know who Brooks was and was far more and that is concerned for his constitu- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield interested in arranging a meeting with ents and being their voice here in to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Grandpa Jones from the Grand Ole Washington and having an impact. KAPTUR).

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If I were to describe HOWARD in two has just been a real pleasure to enjoy Mr. Speaker, I would say that Con- words—and this is an ultimate com- those times together with you, and I gressman HOWARD COBLE represents the pliment in my book—it would be that will say, unequivocally, that I don’t values of gentlemanly behavior, affa- he is a gentleman and a scholar, and know of anybody else who is a better bility, cordiality, some might say— there aren’t too many people who actu- volleyer than you. If anyone got a ten- those of us from the North would call ally succeed in achieving both those nis ball past you in the last 10 years, I it—a bit of a courtly manner, which I kinds of distinctions. did not see it, so we appreciate your always associated with the South. He So, HOWARD, it is nice to be with you tennis prowess as well. is not just a man of character, but he tonight. You are here in the front row Lastly, again, we are here tonight is a character, and his personality and of the House Chamber, and we cele- just to honor a great man—a gen- demeanor represent the type of brate your contributions to public tleman and a scholar—both for his pub- collegiality that is so important to service, and we honor you for being the lic service, for being an example to all bring this institution together. I have great person that you are. of us in the House, and also, to so many no doubt he has well represented the I have often said—and I have men- of us, for being just an exceptionally constituents of his North Carolina dis- tioned this to HOWARD COBLE in per- good friend. trict these many years—the Sixth Dis- son—that if there were such a thing as HOWARD, thank you for being with us trict—and they probably share my a congressional class president, it for these wonderful years that you great affection for this wonderful man. would be HOWARD COBLE. Now, we don’t have been in Congress. You have done Now, I say that knowing that we dis- have such a thing as a class president, so much for your constituents and have agree, issue-wise, on almost every- but if we did, I think HOWARD would be done so much for us as well—your col- thing; but I think HOWARD COBLE is the nominated and voted upon and ap- leagues and friends in the House. It is kind of person who represents what proved by acclamation. He is that pop- Congress should be—individuals who a privilege to be here tonight. ular here. He is that dearly loved and Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield may disagree on issues but who become respected by all of us. to the gentlewoman from Texas, Ms. friends through their years of service. I have had the privilege of sitting That is really remarkable because . next to him on the Judiciary Com- Ms. JACKSON LEE. I thank the man- many people who go to work every day mittee for many, many years, and dur- ager of this Special Order, and it gives in this country go to work with people ing that time, I have watched HOWARD me great privilege to be able to stand who think just like they do. They are work; I have watched him speak; and I in the same business or they teach a here today. have watched him think. He has been Mr. Speaker, as I look at Congress- course in something or they are sur- the chairman of three subcommittees man COBLE, I think of the men and rounded by those who agree, but what on the Judiciary Committee—first, women who love this institution. I love makes HOWARD COBLE special is he can Crime; second, Administrative Law; be friends with people who disagree. it, and I have had the privilege of serv- and, third, Intellectual Property—that Now, those who disagree with him even ing on the House Judiciary Committee, being the most recent subcommittee might come from his own party. One which I believe is the holder of the that he has chaired. He also chaired an- comes to mind in particular, someone Founding Fathers’ dream of democracy he has kindly called the ‘‘lady of the other subcommittee, early on, on the for this country. As I have worked with harbor.’’ I don’t know if former Con- Transportation Committee, which Congressman COBLE, I have seen noth- gresswoman Helen Bentley is listening means that he is probably one of those ing but his love for the law, for the tonight or not, but she has a few re- rare Members of Congress—perhaps broad depth of the House Judiciary even the only one—who has chaired membrances of HOWARD as well. Committee and, might I say, the Though we might have disagreed, we four subcommittees in the House of power. became great friends, and it makes the Representatives. Congressman, you have used that service bearable. It makes it bearable. Throughout all of that time and in power with gentlemanly gentleness and HOWARD is also my neighbor over in the all of my years of being with HOWARD, forcefulness in representing your con- Rayburn Building, and there isn’t a he has exhibited some wonderful at- stituents and your philosophy. time that we pass in the hall that he tributes, and those qualities are gra- We have had some tough battles on always doesn’t say, ‘‘Hey, good morn- ciousness, smarts, and politeness— the House Judiciary Committee, but I ing.’’ ‘‘Hey, good afternoon. How are again, a rare combination in any indi- have always seen and known HOWARD you doing?’’ His compassionate nature vidual, but those are the qualities— COBLE to be a gentleman. and his Mr. Cordiality, really, are ex- those are the attributes—that we see in I am reminded of how many days and traordinary qualities in an institution HOWARD on a daily basis. moments and minutes and months that where people come with very, very HOWARD COBLE and I share something we have been here in this place, and, strongly held views. So I want to pay else in common, and that is that we HOWARD, I believe that, every time we tribute to HOWARD COBLE’s service. I often are half of a congressional dou- have seen each other, we have said didn’t know he was the longest-serving bles team that has been playing tennis ‘‘hello’’ with a smile. I thank you for Republican in North Carolina history. for years and years and years. that, and it represents your love of this He has served honorably, and he has HOWARD, I would like to say that we country and your love of the system of helped this institution to hold to- are the better half, and maybe that is justice and democracy and the respect gether. true half the time—I am not sure—or for difference of opinion. Thank you, HOWARD COBLE, for something close to that. There have Let me also say that I have a great teaching all of us how to behave and been a number of Members who have Texan as my daughter. She loves how to be effective in our service. May participated in these doubles matches, Texas, and she is now an elected offi- God bless you in the days and years and two primary Members who are of- cial, but she went on to the University ahead. You know you always have fam- tentimes on the other side of the net of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and ily here. We appreciate your service, from HOWARD and me are BOB GOOD- Duke. She couldn’t leave North Caro- and we thank the people of North Caro- LATTE and FRED UPTON. They have lina. She knew the bipartisan manner lina for sending you here these many been joined on occasion by SHELLEY of your work, and as they studied on years. Godspeed. MOORE CAPITO and also by KEVIN those two campuses, they knew Con- Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield YODER. gressman HOWARD COBLE. to our distinguished colleague from I have to say, HOWARD, I do believe So let me say to you, on behalf of Texas, Mr. . that whoever plays with SHELLEY those of us who have worked with you

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You have embellished many ing that you have given to all of us. him. He didn’t only meet with his sup- areas of my life which I have embraced Well done, my good friend. We will porters but with the folks who didn’t as well. miss you, and we wish for you a long support him. HOWARD explained that But I must correct what PATRICK life and an enjoyable time in con- the congressional seat he was in didn’t MCHENRY said. I do not know every tinuing to serve in your own way the belong to him but that it was their mascot in North Carolina. I think Vir- United States of America. Thank you seat and that all of his constituents ginia has given me credit for that too. so very much. We love you, HOWARD. needed to know that they have a Con- Thanks to all of you who have taken Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I now yield gressman who cares about them, who part in this Special Order. You have to our distinguished colleague from thinks about them, and who represents made me feel very special, and for that, North Carolina (Mr. HOLDING). them in Washington—even if they de- I thank you. Mr. HOLDING. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cide never to vote for him that he will Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I want to speak for a few minutes about some of represent them; thank all of my colleagues who have the many remarkable qualities that Another staff member echoed the come down tonight. I did not thank my friend—the leader of the North sentiment, recalling how refreshing it them on an individual basis because I Carolina delegation, Congressman was to work for a Member who was al- wanted to save as much time as pos- HOWARD COBLE—has exemplified ways able to stay true to his ideas, de- sible for people to make the comments throughout his nearly 30 years of serv- scribing HOWARD as someone who ap- that they have made. ice to the Sixth District of North Caro- preciates real people; I think the fact that we have had lina and its people. Another staff member remarked that such a bipartisan presentation here to- To earn the continuous confidence of she was so impressed at how other night supports the comments that have your constituents for three decades, Members responded to him. She re- been made tonight. The comments that Mr. Speaker, is a tremendous honor, called that at the beginning of a Judi- have been made, notwithstanding what and it is one that HOWARD COBLE has ciary Committee markup right before our colleague said, have been ex- unfailingly performed with remarkable HOWARD’s father passed away that tremely eloquent, and I want to thank humility, never taking it for granted everybody for coming down. that he would be reelected. Chairman Hyde started off with a mo- I want you to know that we did our To also earn the respect and devotion ment of silence and that, after that best to have this event earlier this of your staff, Members of this House on moment of silence, the first two Mem- both sides of the aisle—certainly as we bers to come up to HOWARD and express year, but we could not get on Mr. have seen tonight—and of the many sorrow for his loss were Representative COBLE’s schedule because there were so stakeholders whom he has worked with Watt and Representative Delahunt— many parties going on on his behalf on a daily basis throughout his career two colleagues who crossed the aisle to that we had an awful time finding a night to do it. as a legislator is a testament to HOW- console and share a moment with their I don’t know anybody who has more ARD’s commitment to public service, friend who was mourning a loss. people paying him tribute than our and more importantly, Mr. Speaker, it b 2015 friend HOWARD Coble. We are going to is a testament to his personal char- Witnessing that moment made this acter and charm. miss him tremendously and his North young staffer proud to work for HOW- Many of the laws HOWARD COBLE has Carolina values of hard work, common ARD. It taught her a lot about the im- authored have been in politically and sense, and sacrifice on behalf of those technically complex areas—copyright, portance of treating people in a hu- he has served. patent and trademark. These agree- mane fashion. And, indeed, HOWARD It has been a personal joy for me to ments can be very difficult to nego- treats everyone humanely, whether it work alongside HOWARD Coble in the tiate when it is vitally important to is in a meeting with constituents, a Congress for the last 10 years, and it the public and the American economy meeting with high-level officials, a really is hard to imagine how we will meeting with celebrities, or meeting that we get it right. HOWARD COBLE has go on without him. gotten it right. He has protected the with staff members after a long day, His friendship and leadership on our rights of individual authors and inven- having them come over to his office State delegation will be dearly missed tors just as the drafters of the Con- where they share a laugh for a few mo- in the coming years. But his legacy of stitution intended them to be. HOW- ments, calling staff members after a service and devotion to our home State ARD’s skills and his unblemished rep- long markup and telling them that he and all North Carolinians will continue utation for fair dealing among all par- really appreciated the work they did to be a standard for current and future ties have been critical to the congres- today. leaders to follow. He will always be our sional efforts over the many years to In an interview, Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks dean. He will always be our ‘‘leadah.’’ forge consensus in these difficult areas. ago, HOWARD stated: ‘‘I’ve been richly And, Mr. Speaker, with that, I yield HOWARD’s commitment to public blessed with good friends up here and back the balance of my time. service, as we have heard tonight from also back home. And I will continue to f the other speakers, began long before embrace those friends, even though I’m OBAMACARE 1984 when he was elected to Congress. leaving.’’ It is a commitment to public service Well, Mr. Speaker, it is us who have The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- that spans over 50 years. Throughout been richly blessed by HOWARD. And we LINS of Georgia). Under the Speaker’s his life, he has performed these duties will continue to embrace our good announced policy of January 3, 2013, with a sense of grace, compassion, and friend HOWARD because he is a friend the Chair recognizes the gentleman respect—respect for people, respect for and a mentor to us all forever. from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) for 30 min- his colleagues, respect for the process, Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I want to utes. respect for the institutions of govern- give our colleague from North Carolina Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I just ment—as have all been echoed here to- a moment to respond if he wishes to wanted to also express my love and ap- night. make any comments about the com- preciation for HOWARD COBLE. There is I have talked to a number of Con- ments that we have made about him. I not a more honorable, noble, humble, gressman COBLE’s staff to hear reflec- am not sure that I want to just yield able man in all of Congress, and it has tions that they have had, and a number him such time as he may consume, but been a great opportunity and a great of them have recalled some poignant my hope is that if he wishes to respond, blessing to me in my life to be a friend moments: he will take the opportunity to do so. of HOWARD COBLE and to pray with

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On that note, Mr. Speak- the gentleman and what he has to say. ican people stupid, too stupid to realize er, I am going to depart. Thank you, And I happen to have agreed with ev- how bad ObamaCare was. His apology LOUIE. erything he mentioned tonight about is not that he is sorry that he thought Mr. GOHMERT. It is amazing, a man ObamaCare. the American people were stupid or who has given so much of his life, as And let me say also that the gen- that he didn’t really think they were HOWARD COBLE has, to this institution, tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) of- stupid or that he is sorry there wasn’t to working to make the country better, tentimes speaks on the House floor. more transparency or that he is sorry safer, efforts to make it more free, to And he is speaking to an audience that that the Democrats in Congress were help free up the economy so that it can is listening to us on C–SPAN. And we the only ones that voted for the bill in achieve the high plateaus that it could do appreciate his speaking the truth. the House or Senate or that the Amer- reach if the government would release We appreciate his bringing out the ican people were snookered. He makes the boot from off the neck of the econ- facts, and we hope that those who are no apologies for deceiving the Amer- omy. in a position to make changes or to ican people, deceiving the Democrats Whether you agreed with HOWARD even repeal ObamaCare will do so. And in the House and the Senate into vot- COBLE or not, his honesty stands in if that occurs, it will be in large part a ing for a bill through their dishonest stark contrast to what we have learned tribute to ’s persistence shenanigans. No regrets for that. He about recently with respect to the man in pointing out the flaws in only regrets that he said these things Jonathan Gruber, who was not elected ObamaCare. so they were caught on video. I thank the gentleman for yielding. but was selected by the United States Mr. GOHMERT. I thank my friend b 2030 President. President Obama had gotten from San Antonio. If the man were cut out of the same him basically to be what they call the You know, it is ironic. There are so architect of the ObamaCare bill. cloth as a HOWARD COBLE, a man of many people here. And a lot of new honest candor, then he would come be- The name on the bill was the Afford- people have gotten elected. Three were able Care Act. Actually, the real name fore the American people, and he would sworn in here tonight. And the ones I say, yes, I was the architect of this of the bill involved being a one-time have come to know, they appreciate tax deduction for first-time home buy- bill, ObamaCare. It wasn’t right to honesty. trick the American people and to trick ers who were veterans and for other And I know I was in the national the Democrats into voting for a bill purposes. But the Senate took that media not long ago with Dennis Kuci- they hadn’t read when some of us knew bill, they stripped out every single nich, and people were surprised. Well, how bad it was going to be. That was word of the bill that would have helped even though you and Dennis Kucinich wrong, and I apologize for tricking the veterans, and, instead, after deleting disagreed, you seemed very friendly, American people, for lying to the every word of the bill to help veterans, like you were friends. Dennis Kucinich American people, and for not having substituted therein about 2,500 pages of and I are friends. And the big reason transparency. something that people now call is—even though I think he is wrong on I think real nobility would require ObamaCare. a lot of issues—the man has never lied someone who helped with ObamaCare— And we find out, most of us having to me. He has always been honest. seen the video of the ObamaCare archi- Honesty in this body is such an im- even the President—to say, do you tect, Jonathan Gruber, saying: portant commodity. And certainly know what? Back in 2008, when I was Senator Obama, I was running for This bill was written in a tortured way to HOWARD COBLE is one of the most hon- make sure CBO did not score the mandate as orable, honest men that have ever President, and I promised the Amer- taxes. If CBO scored the mandate as taxes, served. And that stands just in such ican people, if you give me the Presi- the bill dies. Okay, so it’s written to do that. stark contrast with the statements dency, we will have a debate on C– In terms of risk-rated subsidies, if you had a that have been discovered by the SPAN. We will do it all transparently. law which said that healthy people are going ObamaCare architect, Jonathan We will have it out there for everyone to pay in, you made explicit healthy people to see and everyone to hear who is tak- pay in and sick people get money, it would Gruber. There is another story from ing what sides, because that is the way not have passed. Lack of transparency is a the health care debate should be, com- huge political advantage. And basically, call foxnews.com. And they found this. Of it the stupidity of the American voter or course he had been commenting, Oh, pletely transparent. whatever, but basically, that was really, well, that was just off the cuff and, you After he became President, he puts really critical for the thing to pass. Look, I know, just kind of kidding around. Jonathan Gruber in charge, and we get wish Mark was right, that we could make it And then another videotape was a bill that Gruber has admitted tricked all transparent, but I’d rather have this law found of him talking: the American people and was nontrans- than not. Referring to the so-called ‘‘Cadillac tax’’ parent. Staggering. The man who designed on high-end health plans, he said: ‘‘They pro- I just want to mention back again ObamaCare admitting that if the posed it, and that passed because the Amer- what he brought up, the Cadillac tax, American public, or even the Demo- ican people are too stupid to understand the when he said that the American people crats in Congress, had known what was difference.’’ are too stupid to understand the dif- in ObamaCare, the Democrats alone The article says: ference. Actually, that Cadillac tax, it would never have passed it. He suggested that taxing individuals would is not really going to be a Cadillac tax, It was not transparent, as the Presi- have been politically unpalatable, but taxing but in the original bill, they were clev- dent had promised. It was a travesty the companies worked because Americans er enough to put that 40 percent tax forced upon the American people with- didn’t understand the difference. into place after the 2016 election, so Gruber said the ‘‘lack of transparency’’ in out a single Republican vote, not one the way the law was crafted was critical. that Democrats can run for President single Republican vote. ‘‘Basically, call it the stupidity of the Amer- in 2016 and say, no, no, it is all right, it And I still hear people say, Well, you ican voter or whatever, but basically that is going to be okay, when they know know, nobody read it. I read it. And I was really, really critical for the thing to good and well that under the massive knew how bad it was going to be. It pass.’’ 40 percent tax—as if the middle class should never have passed. And if the Then Gruber went on MSNBC to ex- and the poor haven’t been slammed Obama administration and our Demo- press regret: enough with this terrible economy, crat friends have been honest, then it On Tuesday, he said, ‘‘I was speaking off with the lower wages, and with the would not have passed. the cuff, and I basically spoke inappropri- part-time work, if they are fortunate

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K12NO7.054 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 enough to find an employer who gets may be more like 1.7 or 1.8 trillion. And the White House with President them any kind of decent health care then we have other entities saying, no, Obama, we offered repeatedly, look, plan, any amount the health care plan it looks like it could be even $4 trillion guys, let us have a little say in this costs over $10,200—even if they pay for it is going to cost. bill. In fact, why don’t we just pass a it—it is going to be 40 percent tax on As I said before and will continue to freestanding bill? all above $10,200 for an individual say, if the scoring entity’s margin of And I know the Democrats said they health insurance policy. error is plus or minus 400 percent, it is wanted to cut off at 26 years of age, but So if say, for example, the policy time for a new scoring entity, and I there were a lot of us that said, look, if costs $15,200, $5,000 over the amount for think we could do that. the economy is bad and a young person an individual policy, then that poor, I talked with Arthur Laffer about it is living at home, they are 26, 27, I middle class, hardworking union mem- a number of times, Reagan’s chief ar- don’t really care, if you are living at ber—because the union members will chitect of his economic proposals, and home with your parents and they have have policies that are worth more than unlike Mr. Gruber, Arthur Laffer is a got health insurance, and you are will- $10,200—so that poor union member very honorable, honest—great sense of ing to pay the little extra the insur- that is just already soaked to the gills humor—but a brilliant man. ance company charges to add another with taxes, charges, and fees will pay Despite his Ivy League education and family member, then let them be on another 40 percent tax on the $5,000 his background, he is a brilliant guy. their family’s insurance. extra that is spent by his employer for There are proposals that we have that We were okay with passing that. Re- that policy. would not even cost $1 trillion that publicans were. We welcomed that. We In other words, a guy that is just get- would return the control back to the were never, ever given the chance. We ting a barely decent health insurance patient. were told, we have the votes to pass it, policy is going to add another $2,000 But Mr. Gruber has finally been we don’t need your help, we don’t need that that middle class individual is caught, he said it over a year ago, but your input. As a former chief justice, judge, and going to have to pay to have insurance he has finally been caught admitting civil trial attorney in prior lives, I that may give him a massive, several that the only way they got ObamaCare have seen a lot of insurance litigation, thousand, 5,000 deductible. passed was the American people were I have heard from so many people. too stupid. and I have seen cases where insurance companies acted very unfairly in can- Only a few that we have heard from are What he was talking about on the celing people’s policies when it was paying less. Most everybody my office Cadillac tax is he was saying that if we wrong and it was unfair because they has heard from is paying massive let the American people know that said, oh, well, you had a preexisting amounts more for their health insur- they were ultimately going to pay that 40 percent tax on everything over condition they already knew about. ance, and some report our deductible Republicans offered to work with our $10,200 for an individual policy, they went from $500 that we could barely af- Democratic friends that were in the would never have gone along with it. ford to cover, that $500 deductible went majority to fashion a bill that would But instead of saying that the indi- up to 5,000, and our premiums went up. deal with the issue of unfairness and, vidual is going to pay for it, we said, What is affordable about ObamaCare? at times, even fraud by an insurance oh, the corporation is going to pay for We can’t afford it. We can’t afford to company, dealing with insureds un- it, and therefore, it won’t cost the indi- pay $5,000 in health care before the in- fairly and using the gimmick of a pre- surance even kicks in, and then we still vidual anything. existing condition claim to deny cov- Well, that is about as dishonest and have a copay and all kinds of other re- erage. We were willing to work with insane as people in the administration quirements. them on a bill like that. I heard one female couple that was in telling our senior citizens, oh, don’t Fortunately, most insurance compa- their sixties saying, gee, the last thing worry about the fact that ObamaCare nies don’t act like that; and, fortu- they ought to have to pay for is mater- cut Medicare by $716 billion. Don’t nately, in most situations, even those nity care. Well, they are right, but worry about that because that only that do occasionally don’t all the time under ObamaCare, it doesn’t matter if goes to the doctors, the hospitals, and and, in fact, don’t most of the time. you are 80 years old, you are still going the people that provide the knees and But we were okay with the bill that to pay for maternity care if you buy in- the things like that, but it won’t affect would address those issues, but it surance. you at all. should have only applied to policies So the best we could do is return in- Well, I think we saw, in this election, that went across State lines because, dividual Americans control of their the seniors are a lot smarter than Mr. otherwise, it is a State issue. own health care back into their hands, Gruber gave them credit for. Yes, many And I know in Texas we have a State and there are many of us, Republicans, of them were fooled when they were insurance commissioner, commission, that have had proposals for health care lied to by the administration, but now, there are people that are watching over bills. I had a bill, and I could never get they figured out, wait a minute, you these issues, and it is a whole lot easier CBO to score it, and to just remind, said that $716 billion in cuts to Medi- to file a complaint in your State cap- Mr. Speaker, our Members that may be care that ObamaCare did wouldn’t af- ital, even if you are a State as big as listening, it was CBO, the Congres- fect me, and now, I can’t get my knee Texas or Alaska, than it is to have to sional Budget Office, that does official surgery, I can’t get my back surgery, I file a complaint and deal with the mo- scoring. can’t get my pacemaker, I can’t get the rass right here in Washington, D.C. And they actually scored ObamaCare things I need. Well, on the heels of all the admis- as costing over $1 trillion—$1.1 trillion, Apparently, that was a lie as well. It sions of lies that were told to pass I believe—and the President was upset did affect seniors. It is affecting sen- ObamaCare that have now come out, because he promised the American peo- iors, and it will affect seniors until the an article Monday by Elise Viebeck, ple it would actually be lower than $1 day it is finally repealed. and the title is ‘‘HHS’’—that is Health trillion. So the head of the Congres- I know there are people out there, and Human Services—‘‘lowers sional Budget Office, Mr. Doug Elmen- Mr. Speaker, that have said, well, there ObamaCare enrollment expectations.’’ dorf, got called over to the Oval Office, were a couple things that were good. It says: and magically, after a meeting with We ought to just leave the good things Officials at the Department of Health and the President, they came back and in it. Human Services on Monday projected that redid their numbers and said it was ac- Generally, they point to two things, up to 9.9 million people would be enrolled in number one, a young person who is liv- ObamaCare in 2015, millions fewer than Con- tually only $800 billion. The President gressional Budget Office estimates. said, whoopee, see, I told you it was ing at home and is under 26 years of Federal health officials are projecting that going to be less than 1 trillion. age can share their family insurance ObamaCare enrollment will include at least Then after it passed, CBO came back with their parents, and that neglects to 3.1 million fewer people next year than Con- and said, do you know what? Actually, recognize the fact that when the Demo- gressional Budget analysts thought. it is going to be over 1 trillion, and crats controlled the House, they con- Well, there goes the Congressional then later came back and said, oh, it trolled the Senate, and they controlled Budget analysts once again being off in

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An act to amend the Interstate get it accurate is if you have competi- modeled their law after Indiana. It is a Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to clarify how the Act applies to condominiums. tion, and then you begin to score the matter of protecting ballot integrity. scorers, because what CBO did in H.R. 3043. An act to amend the Internal I have been over to the Department Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the treat- ObamaCare and what they have done of Justice, and I find it interesting that ment of general welfare benefits provided by on these enrollment expectations, I the Attorney General who is outgoing Indian tribes. mean they are just outrageous. right now requires you cannot get in to H.R. 3716. An act to ratify a water settle- Anyway, there are plenty of articles see the Attorney General unless you ment agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake about the American people being too can produce a photo ID. Apparently, Paiute Tribe, and for other purposes. stupid according to the man who de- the incoming or the nominated can- H.R. 5062. An act to amend the Consumer signed the ObamaCare bill. It is unfor- Financial Protection Act of 2010 to specify didate for Attorney General thinks tunate that people in this administra- that privilege and confidentiality are main- photo IDs for elections are a problem, tion thought that the American people tained when information is shared by certain were too stupid and too gullible. and it will be interesting to see if she nondepository covered persons with Federal Unfortunately, since there are honest changes the policy if she gets con- and State financial regulators, and for other people in government, the people like firmed. The Senate needs to make a purposes. thorough investigation. They need to H.R. 5404. An act to amend title 38, United Mr. Gruber that were so dishonest to States Code, to extend certain expiring pro- pass a massive bill that took away pa- take their time and do it right. But we will see if this stands as a policy that visions of law administered by the Secretary tients’ health care rights and the of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. things that would prolong their lives, photo IDs should be required to see the AGs but not to vote. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, the things that would make their lives further reported and found truly en- more comfortable, it is just a tragedy, With that, I yield back the balance of rolled bills of the House of the fol- but there are honest people in govern- my time. lowing titles, which were thereupon ment. Now, people will have to be even f signed by the Speaker pro tempore, Mr. more cynical than they already were of Harris, on Thursday, September 25, government. LEAVE OF ABSENCE 2014: This interesting survey was done by By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Kellyanne Conway, this article from sence was granted to: H.R. 4980. An act to prevent and address sex trafficking of children in foster care, to November 7 of this year, the survey in Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (at the re- the article points out that a majority extend and improve adoption incentives, and quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- to improve international child support re- of respondents, 76 percent, consider count of being detained on official covery. laws that require voters to present a business with the Vice President. H.R. 4994. An act to amend title XVIII of photo ID before casting a ballot to be Mr. HONDA (at the request of Ms. the Social Security Act to provide for stand- ‘‘mostly fair,’’ and a total of 69 percent PELOSI) for today on account of a de- ardized post-acute care assessment data for of Americans consider it ‘‘not a burden layed flight. quality, payment, and discharge planning, at all.’’ Ms. JACKSON LEE (at the request of and for other purposes. b 2045 Ms. PELOSI) for today on account of f Amazing. being detained on official business with SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED the Vice President. Another point mentions, when asked, The Speaker pro tempore, Mr. HAR- ‘‘Do you agree or disagree that Presi- f RIS, on Thursday, September 25, 2014, dent Obama should, through executive EXPENDITURES BY THE OFFICE announced his signature to an enrolled action, allow illegal immigrants to re- bill of the Senate of the following title: main in the United States?’’ 63 percent OF GENERAL COUNSEL UNDER disagree. That is 53 percent strongly, 10 HOUSE RESOLUTION 676 S.J. Res. 40. Providing for the appointment of Michael Lynton as a citizen regent of the percent somewhat. Only 30 percent CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- agree. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- tion. Another point of the survey, corrup- MITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRA- tion in the Federal Government con- TION, f tinues to be a serious concern among Washington, DC, October 30, 2014. BILLS PRESENTED TO THE voters, with 92 percent now saying they Mrs. MILLER of . Mr. Speaker, PRESIDENT consider it a serious problem. That is Pursuant to section 3(b) of H. Res. 676, I write with the following enclosure which is a Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 92 percent of Americans consider cor- statement of the aggregate amount expended reported that on September 19, 2014, ruption a serious problem. on outside counsel and other experts on any she presented to the President of the Well, perhaps the fact that Mr. civil action authorized by H. Res. 676. United States, for his approval the fol- Gruber was getting paid and had a mo- Sincerely, lowing bills: tivation, a pecuniary, a financial moti- CANDICE S. MILLER, vation for being out there selling Chairman, H.J. Res. 124. Making continuing appro- Committee on House Administration. priations for fiscal year 2015, and for other ObamaCare as being such a great thing, purposes. and as he says now lying about it so H.R. 4751. To make technical corrections to much and obscuring the truth as much AGGREGATE AMOUNT EXPENDED ON OUTSIDE COUNSEL Public Law 110–09229 to reflect the renaming as he did, that kind of helps contribute OR OTHER EXPERTS—H. RES. 676 of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American to the 92 percent of Americans, or rath- Exclusion Memorial, and for other purposes. H.R. 4809. To reauthorize the Defense Pro- er of voters, saying that they had seri- July 1–September 30, 2014 ...... $0.00 ous concerns about corruption in Fed- duction Act, to improve the Defense Produc- tion Act Committee, and for other purposes. eral Government. Total ...... $0.00 The survey also indicated a full 80 Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, percent said that the Federal Govern- f further reported that on September 23, ment has become ‘‘less transparent’’ or 2014, she presented to the President of ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ‘‘stayed about the same’’ over the past the United States, for his approval, the 6 years. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, following bills: When asked about ballot integrity reported and found truly enrolled bills H.R. 594. To amend the Public Health Serv- and voter fraud, 74 percent consider it of the House of the following titles, ice Act relating to Federal research on mus- a problem. which were thereupon signed by the cular dystrophy, and for other purposes.

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A letter from the FSA Regulatory Re- Code, to extend certain expiring provisions of New Jersey, ALMA S. ADAMS, view Group Director, Department of Agri- of law administered by the Secretary of Vet- Twelfth District of North Carolina, culture, transmitting the Department’s erans Affairs, and for other purposes. DAVE BRAT, Seventh District of Vir- ‘‘Major’’ final rule — Agriculture Risk Cov- H.R. 5062. To amend the Consumer Finan- ginia. erage and Price Loss Coverage Programs cial Protection Act of 2010 to specify that (RIN: 0560-AI24) received October 6, 2014, pur- f privilege and confidentiality are maintained suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- when information is shared by certain non- EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, mittee on Agriculture. depository covered persons with Federal and ETC. 7433. A letter from the Congressional Re- State financial regulators, and for other pur- view Coordinator, Department of Agri- poses. Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive culture, transmitting the Department’s final H.R. 3716. To ratify a water settlement communications were taken from the rule — Importation of Fresh Bananas From agreement affecting the Pyramid Lake Pai- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: the Philippines Into Hawaii and U.S. Terri- ute Tribe, and for other purposes. 7424. A letter from the Secretary, Com- tories [Docket No.: APHIS-2013-0045] (RIN: 0579-AD82) received October 6, 2014, pursuant Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, modity Futures Trading Commission, trans- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Ex- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on further reported that on September 26, clusion of Utility Operations-Related Swaps Agriculture. 7434. A letter from the Administrator, De- 2014, she presented to the President of with Utility Special Entities from De Mini- partment of Agriculture, transmitting the the United States, for his approval, the mis Threshold for Swaps with Special Enti- Department’s final rule — Change in Accred- following bills: ties (RIN: 3038-AE19) received October 2, 2014, ited Laboratory Fees [Docket No.: FSIS-2014- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- H.R. 4980. To prevent and address sex traf- 0026] (RIN: 0583-AD) received October 14, 2014, ficking of children in foster care, to extend mittee on Agriculture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 7425. A letter from the Associate Adminis- and improve adoption incentives, and to im- mittee on Agriculture. prove international child support recovery. trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- 7435. A letter from the Chairman and Chief H.R. 4994. To amend title XVIII of the So- ting the Department’s final rule — Soybean Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administra- cial Security Act to provide for standardized Promotion, Research, and Consumer Infor- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final post-acute care assessment data for quality, mation Program: Amendment of Procedures rule — Organization; Institution Stockholder payment, and discharge planning, and for and Notification of Request for Referendum Voting Procedures (RIN: 3052-AC85) received other purposes. [Docket No.: AMS-LPS-13-0066] received Sep- September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tember 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- culture. further reported that on September 29, culture. 7436. A letter from the Board Chair and 2014, she presented to the President of 7426. A letter from the Acting Congres- Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Admin- the United States, for his approval, the sional Review Coordinator, Department of istration, transmitting the Administration’s following bill: Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 2014 compensation program adjustments, in- final rule — Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and H.R. 4323. To reauthorize programs author- cluding the Agency’s current salary range Analogous Products; Standard Require- ized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004, and structure and the performance-based merit ments; Addition of Terminology to Define for other purposes. pay matrix, in accordance with section 1206 Veterinary Biologics Test Results [Docket of the Financial Institutions, Reform, Recov- f No.: APHIS-2013-0034] (RIN: 0579-AD86) re- ery, and Enforcement Act of 1989; to the ceived September 22, 2014, pursuant to 5 Committee on Agriculture. ADJOURNMENT U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ag- 7437. A letter from the Under Secretary, Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move riculture. Department of Defense, transmitting a re- that the House do now adjourn. 7427. A letter from the Acting Congres- port of a violation of the Antideficiency Act, The motion was agreed to; accord- sional Review Coordinator, Department of Army Case Number 13-05; to the Committee Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s on Appropriations. ingly (at 8 o’clock and 49 minutes final rule — Importation of Mangoes From 7438. A communication from the President p.m.), under its previous order, the Jamaica Into the Continental United States of the United States, transmitting a letter House adjourned until tomorrow, [Docket No.: APHIS-2013-0018] (RIN: 0579- regarding the designation of Overseas and Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 10 a.m. AD80) received September 22, 2014, pursuant Contingency Operations/Global War on Ter- for morning-hour debate. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on rorism funding; (H. Doc. No. 113—158); to the Agriculture. Committee on Appropriations and ordered to f 7428. A letter from the Congressional Re- be printed. OATH OF OFFICE MEMBERS, RESI- view Coordinator, Department of Agri- 7439. A communication from the President culture, transmitting the Department’s final of the United States, transmitting the budg- DENT COMMISSIONER, AND DEL- rule — Expansion of Areas in the Philippines et program revisions for the Commodity EGATES Considered Free of Mango Seed Weevil and Credit Corporation for FY 2015; (H. Doc. No. The oath of office required by the Mango Pulp Weevil and Establishment of a 113—160); to the Committee on Appropria- sixth article of the Constitution of the Lower Irradiation Dose as Treatment for tions and ordered to be printed. 7440. A letter from the Under Secretary, United States, and as provided by sec- Mango Pulp Weevil [Docket No.: APHIS-2013- 0057] (RIN: 0579-AD84) received October 1, Department of Defense, transmitting a letter tion 2 of the act of May 13, 1884 (23 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the authorizing Rear Admiral (lower half) Brett Stat. 22), to be administered to Mem- Committee on Agriculture. C. Heimbigner, United States Navy, to wear bers, Resident Commissioner, and Dele- 7429. A letter from the Associate Adminis- the insignia of the grade of rear admiral; to gates of the House of Representatives, trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- the Committee on Armed Services. the text of which is carried in 5 U.S.C. ting the Department’s final rule — National 7441. A letter from the Under Secretary, 3331: Sheep Industry Improvement Center [Doc. Department of Defense, transmitting the De- ‘‘I, AB, do solemnly swear (or af- No.: AMS-LPS-14-0028] received October 7, partment’s report entitled, ‘‘Distribution of 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Department of Defense Depot Maintenance firm) that I will support and defend Committee on Agriculture. Workloads for Fiscal Years 2013 through the Constitution of the United 7430. A letter from the Associate Adminis- 2015’’; to the Committee on Armed Services. States against all enemies, foreign trator, Department of Agriculture, transmit- 7442. A letter from the Director, Defense and domestic; that I will bear true ting the Department’s final rule — Avocados Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- faith and allegiance to the same; Grown in South Florida and Imported Avoca- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- that I take this obligation freely, dos; Change in Maturity Requirements [Doc. partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- without any mental reservation or No.: AMS-FV-14-0051; FV14-915-1 IR] received quisition Regulation Supplement; Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan) (DFARS purpose of evasion; and that I will October 1, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Agri- Case 2013-D029) (RIN: 0750-AI14) received Sep- well and faithfully discharge the culture. tember 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. duties of the office on which I am 7431. A letter from the Administrator, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed about to enter. So help me God.’’ Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Depart- Services.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12NO7.027 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7929 7443. A letter from the Director, Defense to ICBC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. of Bei- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- jing, China pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Export-Import Bank of 1945 Act, as amended; of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Vir- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- to the Committee on Financial Services. ginia; Section 110(a)(2) Prevention of Signifi- quisition Regulation Supplement; Contract 7453. A letter from the Director, Office of cant Deterioration Requirements for the 2008 Period for Task and Delivery Order Con- Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Insur- Ozone and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide National tracts-Deletion of Congressional Reporting ance Corporation, transmitting the Corpora- Ambient Air Quality Standards [EPA-R03- Requirement (DFARS Case 2014-D018) (RIN: tion’s final rule — Regulatory Capital Rules: OAR-2013-0211; EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0510; FRL- 0750-AI35) received September 22, 2014, pursu- Regulatory Capital, Revisions to the Supple- 9917-17-Region 3] received September 24, 2014, ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee mentary Leverage Ratio (RIN: 3064-AE12) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- on Armed Services. ceived October 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 7444. A letter from the Under Secretary, 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial 7462. A letter from the Director, Regu- Department of Defense, transmitting a letter Services. latory Management Division, Environmental regarding Colonel Patrick W. Burden, United 7454. A letter from the Acting Assistant Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- States Army, assignments as a brigadier Secretary for Special Education and Reha- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation general; to the Committee on Armed Serv- bilitative Services, Department of Edu- of Implementation Plans; Washington: Gen- ices. cation, transmitting the Department’s final eral Regulations for Air Pollution Sources 7445. A letter from the Director, Defense rule — Final priority. Rehabilitation Train- [EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0141; FRL-9917-10-Region Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ing: Job-Driven Vocational Rehabilitation 10] received September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Technical Assistance Center [CFDA Number: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- 84.264A.] received October 15, 2014, pursuant ergy and Commerce. quisition Regulation Supplement: Flowdown to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7463. A letter from the Director, Regu- of Specialty Metals Restrictions (DFARS Education and the Workforce. latory Management Division, Environmental Case 2014-D011) (RIN: 0750-AI30) received Oc- 7455. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tober 15, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Employee Benefits Security Administration, cy’s final rule — C9 Rich Aromatic Hydro- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Armed Department of Labor, transmitting the De- carbons, C10-11 Rich Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Services. partment’s final rule — Amendments to Ex- and C11-12 Rich Aromatic Hydrocarbons; Ex- 7446. A letter from the Chief Counsel, De- cepted Benefits (RIN: 1210-AB60) received emption From the Requirement of a Toler- partment of Homeland Security, transmit- September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0517; FRL-9916-23] ting the Department’s final rule — Final 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education received September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 Flood Elevation Determinations; St. Louis and the Workforce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- County, Missouri, and Incorporated Areas 7456. A letter from the Director, Direc- ergy and Commerce. [Docket ID: FEMA-2014-0002] received Sep- torate of Construction, OSHA, Department 7464. A letter from the Director, Regu- tember 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. of Labor, transmitting the Department’s latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Financial final rule — Cranes and Derricks in Con- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Services. struction: Operator Certification [Docket ID: cy’s final rule — Designation of Areas for Air 7447. A letter from the Acting Chief Coun- OSHA-2007-0066] (RIN: 1218-AC86) received Quality Planning Purposes; State of Arizona; sel, Department of Homeland Security, September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Pinal County and Gila County; Pb; Correc- transmitting the Department’s final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education tion [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0266; FRL-9916-55- Suspension of Community Eligibility (Brad- and the Workforce. Region 9] received September 24, 2014 P4, ford County, PA, et al.) [Docket ID: FEMA- 7457. A letter from the Acting Director, Di- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2014-0002] [Internal Agency Docket No.: rectorate of Evaluation and Analysis, Occu- mittee on Energy and Commerce. 7465. A letter from the Director, Regu- FEMA-8351] received October 15, 2014, pursu- pational Safety and Health Administration, latory Management Division, Environmental ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee transmitting the Department’s final rule — Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- on Financial Services. Occupational Injury and Illness Recording cy’s final rule — Fluensulfone; Pesticide Tol- 7448. A letter from the Acting Chief Coun- and Reporting Requirements —— NAICS Up- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0593; FRL-9914-35] sel, Department of Homeland Security, date and Reporting Revisions [Docket No.: received September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 transmitting the Department’s final rule — OSHA-2010-0019] (RIN: 1218-AC50) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Suspension of Community Eligibility (Queen September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ergy and Commerce. Anne’s County, MD, et al.) [Docket ID: 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Education 7466. A letter from the Director, Regu- FEMA-2014-0002] [Internal Agency Docket and the Workforce. latory Management Division, Environmental 7458. A letter from the Assistant General No.: FEMA-8353] received October 15, 2014, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- mittee on Financial Services. ergy Efficiency, Department of Energy, ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Generic 7449. A letter from the Associate General transmitting the Department’s final rule — Maximum Achievable Control Technology Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, De- Revision to the Final Principles of Inte- Standards; and Manufacture of Amino/Phe- partment of Housing and Urban Develop- grated Resource Planning for Use in Re- nolic Resins [EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0133; FRL- ment, transmitting the Department’s final source Acquisition and Transmission Plan- 9916-90-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AR49) received Sep- rule — Model Manufactured Home Installa- ning received October 1, 2014, pursuant to 5 tember 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tion Standards: Ground Anchor Installations U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and [Docket No.: FR-5631-F-02] (RIN: 2502-AJ15) ergy and Commerce. Commerce. received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 7459. A letter from the Secretaries, Depart- 7467. A letter from the Director, Regu- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Fi- ments of Agriculture and Health and Human latory Management Division, Environmental nancial Services. Services, transmitting the Departments’ re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7450. A letter from the Associate General port on Thefts, Losses, or Releases of Select cy’s final rule — Polychlorinated Biphenyls Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, De- Agents or Toxins for the period January 1, (PCBs): Manufacturing (Import) Exemption partment of Housing and Urban Develop- 2013 to December 31, 2013, as required by the for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) ment, transmitting the Department’s final Public Health Security and Bioterrorism [EPA-HQ-RCRA-2013-0396; FRL-9917-21- rule — Federal Housing Administration Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, Pub. OSWER] (RIN: 2050-AG79) received Sep- (FHA): Section 232 Healthcare Facility In- L. 107-188; to the Committee on Energy and tember 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. surance Program Aligning Operator Finan- Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cial Reports with HUD’s Uniform Financial 7460. A letter from the Director, Regu- Commerce. Reporting Standards [Docket No.: FR-5794-I- latory Management Division, Environmental 7468. A letter from the Director, Regu- 01] (RIN: 2502-AJ25) received October 1, 2014, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- latory Management Division, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Financial Services. of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- cy’s final rule — Revision of Air Quality Im- 7451. A letter from the Regulatory Spe- sylvania; Allegheny County’s Adoption of plementation Plan; California; Placer Coun- cialist, LRAD, Department of the Treasury, Control Techniques Guidelines for Offset ty Air Pollution Control District; Stationary transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Print- Source Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0538; final rule — Regulatory Capital Rules: Regu- ing; Flexible Package Printing; and Indus- FRL-9915-51-Region 9] received September 24, latory Capital, Revisions to the Supple- trial Solvent Cleaning Operations for Con- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the mentary Leverage Ratio [Docket ID: OCC- trol of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2014-0008] (RIN: 1557-AD81) received October [EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0476; FRL-9917-16-Region 7469. A letter from the Director, Regu- 6, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 3] received September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 latory Management Division, Environmental the Committee on Financial Services. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7452. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- ergy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Revisions to the Arizona dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a 7461. A letter from the Director, Regu- State Implementation Plan, Maricopa Coun- report on transactions involving U.S. exports latory Management Division, Environmental ty Air Quality Department [EPA-R09-OAR-

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A letter from the Director, Regu- 2014-0495; FRL-9917-82-Region 9] received Oc- PM10 Contingency Measures [EPA-R10-OAR- latory Management Division, Environmental tober 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2013-0247; FRL-9917-38-Region 10] received Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s final rule — Thiabendazole; Pesticide Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0268; FRL- 7479. A letter from the Director, Regu- Commerce. 9915-78] received September 24, 2014, pursuant latory Management Division, Environmental 7487. A letter from the Director, Regu- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- latory Management Division, Environmental Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7471. A letter from the Director, Regu- State Implementation Plan; California Air cy’s final rule — Revisions to the California latory Management Division, Environmental Resources Board —— Consumer Products State Implementation Plan; Imperial County Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0529; FRL-9915-53-Region Air Pollution Control District and San Joa- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 9] received October 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 quin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illi- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- District [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0460; FRL-9915- nois; Amendments to Gasoline Vapor Recov- ergy and Commerce. 37-Region 9] received September 30, 2014, pur- ery Requirements for Illinois [EPA-R05-OAR- 7480. A letter from the Director, Regu- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 2014-0123; FRL-9917-42-Region 5] received Oc- latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Energy and Commerce. tober 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7488. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule — Amendment to Standards latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 7472. A letter from the Director, Regu- [EPA-HQ-SFUND-2014-0474; FRL-9917-28- cy’s final rule — latory Management Division, Environmental OSWER] received September 30, 2014, pursu- Tetraacetylethylenediamine and Its Metabo- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee lite, Diacetylethylenediamine; Exemption cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation on Energy and Commerce. from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illi- 7481. A letter from the Director, Regu- HQ-OPP-2013-0277; FRL-9916-44] received Sep- nois; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for latory Management Division, Environmental tember 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. the 2008 Ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0969; EPA-R05- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Commerce. OAR-2012-0991; EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0435; FRL- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Dis- 7489. A letter from the Director, Regu- 9917-60-Region 5] received October 9, 2014, trict of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; latory Management Division, Environmental pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Approval of the Redesignation Requests and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Maintenance Plan of the Washington, DC- cy’s final rule — Addition of Nonylphenol 7473. A letter from the Director, Regu- MD-VA Nonattainment Area for the 1997 An- Category; Community Right-to-Know Toxic latory Management Division, Environmental nual Fine Particulate Matter Standard Chemical Release Reporting [EPA-HQ-TRI- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0148; FRL-9917-39-Region 2012-0110; FRL-9915-59-OEI] (RIN: 2025-AA34) cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 3] received September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 received September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indi- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- ergy and Commerce. ana; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for ergy and Commerce. 7490. A letter from the Deputy Chief, CGB, the 2008 Lead NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2011- 7482. A letter from the Director, Regu- Federal Communications Commission, trans- 0888; FRL-9917-61-Region 5] received October latory Management Division, Environmental mitting the Commission’s final rule — Tele- 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- communications Relay Services and Speech- the Committee on Energy and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Approval of Implementa- to-Speech Services for Individuals with 7474. A letter from the Director, Regu- tion Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Hearing and Speech Disabilities; Waivers of latory Management Division, Environmental Quality Planning Purposes; Las Vegas Val- iTRS Mandatory Minimum Standards [CG Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ley, Nevada; Redesignation to Attainment Docket No.: 03-123] received September 22, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation for PM10 [EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0735; FRL-9917- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; 23-Region 9] received September 30, 2014, pur- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2008 suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 7491. A letter from the Program Analyst, Ozone NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0969; FRL- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Financial Operations, Office of Managing Di- 9917-62-Region 5] received October 9, 2014, 7483. A letter from the Director, Regu- rector, Federal Communications Commis- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- latory Management Division, Environmental sion, transmitting the Commission’s final mittee on Energy and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- rule — Assessment and Collection of Regu- 7475. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s final rule — Arkansas: Final Authoriza- latory Fees for Fiscal Year 2014; Assessment latory Management Division, Environmental tion of State-initiated Changes and Incorpo- and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ration by Reference of State Hazardous Year 2013; Procedures for Assessment and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Waste Management Program [EPA-R06- Collection of Regulatory Fees [MD Docket of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- RCRA-2012-0793; FRL-9916-02-Region 6] re- No.: 14-92] [MD Docket No.: 13-140] [MD sylvania; State Boards’ Requirements [EPA- ceived September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 Docket No.: 12-201] received September 26, R03-OAR-2014-0629; FRL-9917-69-Region 3] re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ceived October 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ergy and Commerce. Committee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 7484. A letter from the Director, Regu- 7492. A letter from the Deputy Chief, Pub- Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental lic Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 7476. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Federal Communications Commission, trans- latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Fluoxastrobin; Pesticide mitting the Commission’s final rule — Fa- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0576; FRL- cilitating the Deployment of Text-to-911 and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 9916-28] received September 30, 2014, pursuant Other Next Generation 911 Applications; of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Framework for Next Generation 911 Deploy- Virginia; Infrastructure Requirements for Energy and Commerce. ment [PS Docket No.: 11-153] [PS Docket No.: the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient 7485. A letter from the Director, Regu- 10-255] received September 24, 2014, pursuant Air Quality Standards [EPA-R03-OAR-2014- latory Management Division, Environmental to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0299; FRL-9917-84-Region 3] received October Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Energy and Commerce. 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to cy’s final rule — Identification of Nonattain- 7493. A letter from the Chief of Staff, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. ment Classification and Deadlines for Sub- Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Com- 7477. A letter from the Director, Regu- mission of State Implementation Plan (SIP) munications Commission, transmitting the latory Management Division, Environmental Provisions for the 1977 Fine Particle (PM2.5) Commission’s final rule — Connect America Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- National Ambient Air Quality Standard Fund; ETC Annual Reports and Certifi- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation (NAAQS) and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS; Correction cations [WC Docket No.: 10-90] [WC Docket of Implementation Plans; Revisions to the [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0694; FRL-9917-34-Region No.: 14-58] received September 22, 2014, pursu- Nevada State Implementation Plan; Sta- 5] received September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee tionary Source Permits [EPA-R09-OAR-2014- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- on Energy and Commerce. 0711; FRL-9917-81-Region 9] received October ergy and Commerce. 7494. A letter from the General Counsel, 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to 7486. A letter from the Director, Regu- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Committee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental transmitting the Commission’s final rule — 7478. A letter from the Director, Regu- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Revisions and Technical Corrections to Con- latory Management Division, Environmental cy’s final rule — Revision to the Idaho State form the Commission’s Regulations to the

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A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Commerce, transmitting the Department’s retary with the intent to exercise his author- fice of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- final rule — Foreign Trade Regulations ity under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign As- latory Commission, transmitting the Com- (FTR): Reinstatement of Exemptions Re- sistance Act of 1961, as amended; to the Com- mission’s final rule — Safeguards Informa- lated to Temporary Exports, Carnets, and mittee on Foreign Affairs. tion — Modified Handling Categorization Shipments Under a Temporary Import Bond 7518. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Change for Materials Facilities [NRC-2012- [Docket Number: 140821699-4699-01] (RIN: 0607- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 0140] (RIN: 3150-AJ18) received October 6, AA53) received September 23, 2014, pursuant transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) of the 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Arms Export Control Act, as amended, cer- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Foreign Affairs. tification regarding the proposed transfer of 7496. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 7507. A letter from the Director, Congres- major defense equipment (Transmittal No. fice of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- sional Activities, Department of Defense, RSAT-13-3677); to the Committee on Foreign latory Commission, transmitting the Com- transmitting a letter regarding the annual Affairs. mission’s final rule — Continued Storage of report on the use or development of data 7519. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Spent Nuclear Fuel [NRC-2012-0246] (RIN: mining; to the Committee on Foreign Af- viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of 3150-AJ20) received October 6, 2014, pursuant fairs. State, transmitting a report prepared by the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7508. A letter from the Director, Inter- Department of State concerning inter- Energy and Commerce. national Cooperation, Department of De- national agreements other than treaties en- 7497. A letter from the Director, Defense fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) tered into by the United States to be trans- Security Cooperation, transmitting Trans- of the Arms Export Control Act and Section mitted to the Congress within the sixty-day mittal No. 14-48, Notice of Proposed Issuance 1(f) of Executive Order 13637, Transmittal No. period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act; to of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, pursuant 03-14 informing of an intent to sign the the Committee on Foreign Affairs. to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Con- Memorandum of Understanding with the Re- 7520. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, trol Act, as amended; to the Committee on public of South Africa; to the Committee on Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Foreign Affairs. Foreign Affairs. transmitting pursuant to section 3(d) of the 7498. A letter from the Director, Defense 7509. A letter from the Director, Inter- Arms Export Control Act, as amended, cer- Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting national Cooperation, Department of De- tification regarding the proposed transfer of Transmittal No. 14-49, Notice of Proposed fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) major defense equipment (Transmittal No. Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, of the Arms Export Control Act and Section RSAT-13-3525); to the Committee on Foreign pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- 1(f) of Executive Order 13637, Transmittal No. Affairs. port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- 12-14 informing of an intent to sign the 7521. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Memorandum of Understanding with Canada; ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- 7499. A letter from the Director, Defense to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. quired by section 401(c) of the National Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting 7510. A letter from the Director, Inter- Emergency Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section Transmittal No. 14-37, Notice of Proposed national Cooperation, Department of De- 204(c) of the International Emergency Eco- Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, fense, transmitting Pursuant to Section 27(f) nomic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pur- pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- of the Arms Export Control Act of Executive suant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- Order 13637, Transmittal No. 12-14 informing 2003, a six-month periodic report on the na- mittee on Foreign Affairs. of an intent to sign the Memorandum of Un- tional emergency with respect to significant 7500. A letter from the Director, Defense derstanding with the Department of Na- narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia in Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting tional Defense of Canada; to the Committee Executive Order 12978 of October 21, 1995; to Transmittal No. 14-47, Notice of Proposed on Foreign Affairs. the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, 7511. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 7522. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- transmitting a Memorandum of Justification quired by section 401(c) of the National mittee on Foreign Affairs. for a Drawdown under section 506(a)(1) of the Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- 7501. A letter from the Director, Defense Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, tion 204(c) of the International Emergency Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting to provide non-lethal assistance to Ukraine; Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c) pur- Transmittal No. 14-54, Notice of Proposed to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. suant to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, 7512. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 2003, a six-month periodic report on the na- pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, tional emergency with respect to Iran that port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- transmitting a Memorandum of Justification was declared in Executive Order 12170 of No- mittee on Foreign Affairs. for a Drawdown under section 522(c)(2) of the vember 14, 1979; to the Committee on Foreign 7502. A letter from the Director, Defense Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Affairs. Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting to provide assistance to Ukraine; to the 7523. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Transmittal No. 14-27, Notice of Proposed Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of the Treasury, transmitting As re- Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, 7513. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, quired by section 401(c) of the National pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and sec- port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- transmitting a memorandum of justification tion 204(c) of the International Emergency mittee on Foreign Affairs. under section 614(a)(1) of the Foreign Assist- Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a 7503. A letter from the Director, Defense ance Act of 1961 to provide law enforcement six-month periodic report on the national Security Cooperation Agency, transmitting and related assistance to Ukraine, Tunisia, emergency with respect to Somalia that was Transmittal No. 14-50, Notice of Proposed Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa declared in Executive Order 13536 of April 12, Issuance of Letter of Offer and Acceptance, Rica, Panama, Nigeria, Albania, and Viet- 2010; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Ex- nam; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. 7524. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- port Control Act, as amended; to the Com- 7514. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- mittee on Foreign Affairs. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, quired by section 401(c) of the National 7504. A letter from the Assistant Secretary transmitting Transmittal No. DDTC 14-076, Emergency Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section for Export Administration, Department of pursuant to the reporting requirements of 204(c) of the International Emergency Eco- Commerce, transmitting the Department’s Section 36(c) of the Arms Export Control nomic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a six- final rule — Addition and Modification of Act; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. month periodic report on the national emer- Certain Persons on the Entity List; and Re- 7515. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, gency with respect to the situation in or in moval of Certain Persons from the Entity Legislative Affairs, Department of State, relation to the Democratic Republic of the List [Docket No.: 140609480-4770-01] (RIN: transmitting a Memorandum of Justification Congo that was declared in Executive Order 0694-AG21) received September 24, 2014, pur- for a Drawdown under section 506(a)(1) of the 13413 of October 27, 2006; to the Committee on suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, Foreign Affairs. mittee on Foreign Affairs. to provide assistance to Ukraine; to the 7525. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 7505. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Committee on Foreign Affairs. ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- for Export Administration, Department of 7516. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, quired by section 401(c) of the National Commerce, transmitting the Department’s Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Emergency Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and section final rule — Russian Sanctions: Addition of transmitting Notification of the intention to 204(c) of the International Emergency Eco- Persons to the Entity List and Restrictions exercise the authority under Section 552(c)(2) nomic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a six- on Certain Military End Uses and Military of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to au- month periodic report on the national emer- End Users [Docket No.: 1408114668-4758-01] thorize the drawdown to provide assistance gency with respect to South Sudan that was

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L12NO7.000 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7932 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 declared in Executive Order 13664 of April 3, porary Amendment Act of 2014’’; to the Com- 7552. A letter from the Assistant Attorney 2014; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- General, Department of Justice, transmit- 7526. A communication from the President form. ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- of the United States, transmitting notifica- 7538. A letter from the Chairman, Council cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on tion of an Executive Order that takes addi- of the District of Columbia, transmitting Oversight and Government Reform. tional steps with respect to the national Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-443, ‘‘Medical 7553. A letter from the Director of Global emergency declared with respect to the Marijuana Expansion Temporary Amend- Operations, International Broadcasting Bu- Democratic Republic of the Congo in Execu- ment Act of 2014’’; to the Committee on reau, transmitting Fiscal Year 2014 Federal tive Order 13413 of October 27, 2006 to con- Oversight and Government Reform. Activities Inventory Reform Act submission; tinue in effect beyond October 27, 2013; (H. 7539. A letter from the Chairman, Council to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Doc. No. 113—159); to the Committee on For- of the District of Columbia, transmitting ment Reform. eign Affairs and ordered to be printed. Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-425, ‘‘Small and 7554. A letter from the Deputy Archivist of 7527. A communication from the President Certified Business Enterprise Development the United States, National Archives and of the United States, transmitting notifica- and Assistance Waiver Certification Tem- Records Administration, transmitting the tion that the continuation of the national porary Amendment Act of 2014’’; to the Com- Administration’s final rule — NARA Records emergency with respect to the proliferation mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Subject of FOIA [FDMS No.: NARA-14-0003; of weapons of mass destruction that was de- form. Agency No. NARA-2014-057] (RIN: 3095-AB73) clared in Executive Order 12938, as amended, 7540. A letter from the Chairman, Council received September 30, 2014, pursuant to 5 is to continue in effect for 1 year beyond No- of the District of Columbia, transmitting U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on vember 14, 2014; (H. Doc. No. 113—166); to the Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-438, ‘‘Workers’ Oversight and Government Reform. Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to Compensation Statute of Limitations 7555. A letter from the Acting Chief, Gov- be printed. Amendment Act of 2014’’; to the Committee ernment Affairs Division, National Transpor- 7528. A communication from the President on Oversight and Government Reform. tation Safety Board, transmitting the an- of the United States, transmitting notifica- 7541. A letter from the Chairman, Council nual report under the Federal Managers’ Fi- tion that the national emergency declared of the District of Columbia, transmitting nancial Integrity Act; to the Committee on with respect to Sudan is to continue in effect Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-423, ‘‘Sustainable Oversight and Government Reform. 7556. A letter from the General Counsel and beyond November 3, 2014; (H. Doc. No. 113— Solid Waste Management Amendment Act of Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Management 167); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 2014’’; to the Committee on Oversight and and Budget, transmitting two reports pursu- and ordered to be printed. Government Reform. ant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 7529. A communication from the President 7542. A letter from the Chairman, Council 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and of the United States, transmitting notifica- of the District of Columbia, transmitting Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-424, ‘‘Fiscal Year Government Reform. tion that the emergency declared with re- 7557. A letter from the Director, Office of 2015 Budget Support Act of 2014’’; to the spect to significant narcotics traffickers cen- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- Committee on Oversight and Government tered in Colombia is to continue in effect for fice’s final rule — Flag Recognition Benefit one year beyond October 21, 2014; (H. Doc. Reform. for Fallen Federal Civilian Employees (RIN: 7543. A letter from the Chairperson, Coun- No. 113—168); to the Committee on Foreign 3206-AM58) received October 2, 2014, pursuant cil of the Inspectors General on Integrity Affairs and ordered to be printed. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on and Efficiency, transmitting the Council’s 7530. A communication from the President Oversight and Government Reform. of the United States, transmitting a notice annual report entitled, ‘‘A Progress Report 7558. A letter from the Senior Associate authorizing the Secretaries of Defense and to the President, Fiscal Year 2013’’; to the General Counsel, Office of the Director of Homeland Security to order the Selected Re- Committee on Oversight and Government National Intelligence, transmitting a report serve and certain members of the Individual Reform. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Ready Reserve to active duty to augment 7544. A letter from the Human Resources Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight the active forces in support of Operation Specialist, Department of Defense, transmit- and Government Reform. United Assistance; (H. Doc. No. 113—169); to ting three reports pursuant to the Federal 7559. A letter from the Acting Auditor, Of- the Committee on Armed Services and or- Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- fice of the District of Columbia Auditor, dered to be printed. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Nursing Fa- 7531. A communication from the President form. cility Quality of Care Fund is Improving the of the United States, transmitting a letter 7545. A letter from the Human Resources Lives of District Residents but Additional regarding the U.S. Armed Forces conducting Specialist, Department of Defense, transmit- Oversight Necessary’’; to the Committee on operations in a variety of locations against ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Oversight and Government Reform. al-Qa’ida and associated forces; (H. Doc. No. cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on 7560. A letter from the Acting Auditor, Of- 113—170); to the Committee on Foreign Af- Oversight and Government Reform. fice of the District of Columbia Auditor, fairs and ordered to be printed. 7546. A letter from the Human Resources transmitting a report entitled, ‘‘Status Re- 7532. A communication from the President Specialist, Department of Defense, transmit- port on Implementation of District of Co- of the United States, transmitting a letter ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- lumbia Auditor Recommendations’’; to the directing the deployment of up to 475 addi- cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on Committee on Oversight and Government tional U.S. Armed Forces personnel to Iraq; Oversight and Government Reform. Reform. (H. Doc. No. 113—171); to the Committee on 7547. A letter from the Associate General 7561. A letter from the General Counsel, Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed. Counsel for General Law, Department of Peace Corps, transmitting a report pursuant 7533. A letter from the Chairman, Council Homeland Security, transmitting a report to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; of the District of Columbia, transmitting pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-437, ‘‘Voter Reg- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight ment Reform. istration Access and Modernization Amend- and Government Reform. 7562. A letter from the Inspector General, ment Act of 2014’’; to the Committee on 7548. A letter from the Associate General Office of the Inspector General, transmitting Oversight and Government Reform. Counsel for General Law, Department of a management advisory report — Child Care 7534. A letter from the Chairman, Council Homeland Security, transmitting a report Waitlist Advisory; to the Committee on of the District of Columbia, transmitting pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform House Administration. Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-440, ‘‘Special Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight 7563. A letter from the Chief Administra- Election Reform Amendment Act of 2014’’; to and Government Reform. tive Officer, transmitting the quarterly re- the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 7549. A letter from the Associate General port of receipts and expenditures of appro- ment Reform. Counsel for General Law, Department of priations and other funds for the period July 7535. A letter from the Chairman, Council Homeland Security, transmitting a report 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 as com- of the District of Columbia, transmitting pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform piled by the Chief Administrative Officer, Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-439, ‘‘Critical In- Act of 1998; to the Committee on Oversight pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 104a Public Law 88-454; frastructure Freedom of Information Amend- and Government Reform. (H. Doc. No. 113—156); to the Committee on ment Act of 2014’’; to the Committee on 7550. A letter from the Assistant Attorney House Administration and ordered to be Oversight and Government Reform. General, Department of Justice, transmit- printed. 7536. A letter from the Chairman, Council ting thirty-two reports pursuant to the Fed- 7564. A letter from the Division Chief, De- of the District of Columbia, transmitting eral Vacancies Reform Act of 1998; to the partment of the Interior, transmitting the Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-441, ‘‘Business Im- Committee on Oversight and Government Department’s final rule — Minerals Manage- provement Districts Amendment Act of Reform. ment: Adjustment of Cost Recovery Fees 2014’’; to the Committee on Oversight and 7551. A letter from the Assistant Attorney [L13100000 PP0000 llWO310000] (RIN: 1004- Government Reform. General, Department of Justice, transmit- AE36) received September 30, 2014, pursuant 7537. A letter from the Chairman, Council ting two reports pursuant to the Federal Va- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on of the District of Columbia, transmitting cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- Natural Resources. Transmittal of D.C. Act 20-442, ‘‘Extension of mittee on Oversight and Government Re- 7565. A letter from the Principal Deputy Time to Dispose of the Strand Theater Tem- form. Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:00 Jul 12, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\NOV 2014\H12NO4.REC H12NO4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7933 Parks, Department of the Interior, transmit- and Aleutian Islands Management Area; be added to the Special Exposure Cohort ting the Department’s final rule — Conces- Amendment 105 [Docket No.: 130424402-4775- (SEC), pursuant to the Energy Employees sion Contracts [NPS-WASO-16649; 02] (RIN: 0648-BD23) received October 7, 2014, Occupational Illness Compensation Program PX.XVPAD0517.00.1] (RIN: 1024-AE22) re- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Act of 2000 (EEOICPA); to the Committee on ceived September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 mittee on Natural Resources. the Judiciary. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 7574. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- 7584. A letter from the Assistant Attorney ural Resources. fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- General, Department of Justice, transmit- 7566. A letter from the Regulatory Liaison, tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- ting the Annual Report to Congress on the Writer/Editor, ONRR, Department of the In- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final implementation, enforcement, and prosecu- terior, transmitting the Department’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic tion of registration requirements under Sec- rule — Clarification of Appeal Procedures Zone Off Alaska; Pollock in Statistical Area tion 635 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection [Docket No.: ONRR-2011-0017; DS63610000 620 in the Gulf of Alaska [Docket No.: and Safety Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109- DR2PS0000.CH7000 145D0102R2] (RIN: 1012- 130925836-4174-02] (RIN: 0648-XD509) received 248)(AWA); to the Committee on the Judici- AA08) received October 7, 2014, pursuant to 5 October 6, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ary. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural 7585. A letter from the Acting Deputy Chief ural Resources. Resources. Counsel, Regulations and Security Stand- 7567. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 7575. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ards, Department of Homeland Security, Administrator for Regulatory Programs, Na- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, transmitting the Department’s final rule — tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Cessation of the Aviation Security Infra- tion, transmitting the Administration’s final Administration, transmitting the Adminis- structure Fee (ASIF) [Docket No.: TSA-2002- rule — Taking of Marine Mammals Inci- tration’s final rule — International Fish- 11334; Amendment No. 1511-3] (RIN: 1652- dental to Commercial Fishing Operations; eries; Pacific Tuna Fisheries; Fishing Re- AA01) received September 23, 2014, pursuant Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan strictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Regulations [Docket No.: 130201095-4400-02] Whale Shark Conservation Measures [Docket Transportation and Infrastructure. (RIN: 0648-BC90) received August 8, 2014, pur- No.: 130722645-4769-02] (RIN: 0648-BD53) re- 7586. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- ceived October 7, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mittee on Natural Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural ting the Department’s final rule — Draw- bridge Operation Regulation; Taylor Bayou 7568. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- Resources. trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- 7576. A letter from the Deputy Assistant Outfall Canal (Joint Outfall Canal), TX anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0386] received Sep- mitting the Administration’s final rule — NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric tember 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fisheries of the Northeastern United States; Administration, transmitting the Adminis- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Northeast Skate Fishery; Framework Ad- tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- tation and Infrastructure. 7587. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, justment 2 [Docket No.: 140220160-4692-02] sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea Department of Homeland Security, transmit- (RIN: 0648-BD99) received September 22, 2014, and Aleutian Islands Management Area; ting the Department’s final rule — Personal pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- American Fisheries Act; Amendment 106 Flotation Devices Labeling and Standards mittee on Natural Resources. [Docket No.: 130530519-4742-02] (RIN: 0648- 7569. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- [Docket No.: USCG-2013-0263] (RIN: 1625- BD35) received October 7, 2014, pursuant to 5 AC02) received September 25, 2014, pursuant fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Nat- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ural Resources. Transportation and Infrastructure. tion, transmitting the Administration’s final 7577. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- 7588. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic preme Court of the United States, transmit- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Zone Off Alaska; Greenland Turbot in the ting amendments to the Federal Rules of Ap- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- pellate Procedure that have been adopted by Zone; Riverside Music Festival, Missouri ment Area [Docket No.: 131021878-4158-02] the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. River, mile 372.0; Riverside, MO [Docket (RIN: 0648-XD473) received September 18, 2072; (H. Doc. No. 113—161); to the Committee Number: USCG-2014-0700] (RIN: 1625-AA00) re- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed. ceived September 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 Committee on Natural Resources. 7578. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7570. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- preme Court of the United States, transmit- Transportation and Infrastructure. trator for Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- ting amendments to the Federal Rules of 7589. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- Criminal Procedure that have been adopted Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mitting the Administration’s final rule — by the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and 2072; (H. Doc. No. 113—162); to the Committee Zone; International Jet Sports Boating Asso- Management Act Provisions; Fisheries of the on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed. ciation World Finals; Lake Havasu City, AZ Northeastern United States [Docket No.: 7579. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0610] (RIN: 1625- 140128077-4691-02] (RIN: 0648-BD93) received preme Court of the United States, transmit- AA00) received September 25, 2014, pursuant September 22, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting amendments to the Federal Rules of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Natural Civil Procedure that have been adopted by Transportation and Infrastructure. Resources. the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 7590. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, 7571. A letter from the Director, Office of 2072; (H. Doc. No. 113—163); to the Committee Department of Homeland Security, transmit- Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, National Oce- on the Judiciary and ordered to be printed. ting the Department’s final rule — Safety anic and Atmospheric Administration, trans- 7580. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- Zone; San Diego Sharkfest Swim; San Diego mitting the Administration’s final rule — preme Court of the United States, transmit- Bay, San Diego, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2014- Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone ting amendments to the Federal Rules of 0695] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received September 25, Off Alaska; Kamchatka Flounder in the Ber- Evidence that have been adopted by the Su- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ing Sea and Aleutian Islands Management preme Court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 2072; (H. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Area [Docket No.: 131021878-4158-02] (RIN: Doc. No. 113—164); to the Committee on the structure. 0648-XD463) received September 22, 2014, pur- Judiciary and ordered to be printed. 7591. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 7581. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- mittee on Natural Resources. preme Court of the United States, transmit- ting the Department’s final rule — Safety 7572. A letter from the Assistant Adminis- ting amendment to the Federal Rules of Zone; 2014 Life Time Tri; Oceanside Harbor, trator for Fisheries, National Oceanic and Bankruptcy Procedure that have been adopt- Oceanside, CA [Docket No.: USCG-2014-0772] Atmospheric Administration, transmitting ed by the Supreme Court, pursuant to 28 (RIN: 1625-AA00) received September 25, 2014, the Administration’s final rule — Endan- U.S.C. 2075; (H. Doc. No. 113—165); to the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- gered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Committee on the Judiciary and ordered to mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Final Listing Determinations on Proposal to be printed. ture. List 66 Reef-Building Coral Species and to 7582. A letter from the Chairman, Adminis- 7592. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, Reclassify Elkhorn and Staghorn Corals trative Conference of the United States, Department of Homeland Security, transmit- [Docket No.: 0911231415-4826-04] (RIN: 0648- transmitting the Conference’s final rule — ting the Department’s final rule — Special XT12) received September 24, 2014, pursuant Adoption of Recommendations received Sep- Local Regulation; Seattle Seafair Unlimited to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tember 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Hydroplane Race, Lake Washington, WA Natural Resources. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on the Judici- [Docket Number: USCG-2013-1018] (RIN: 1625- 7573. A letter from the Deputy Assistant ary. AA08) received September 25, 2014, pursuant Administrator for Regulatory Programs, 7583. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on NMFS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric ment of Health and Human Services, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. Administration, transmitting the Adminis- mitting the Department’s determination on 7593. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, tration’s final rule — Fisheries of the Exclu- a petition on behalf of workers employed at Department of Homeland Security, transmit- sive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Bering Sea General Atomics, in La Jolla, California, to ting the Department’s final rule — Safety

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:00 Jul 12, 2015 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD14\NOV 2014\H12NO4.REC H12NO4 bjneal on DSK2TWX8P1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H7934 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 Zone; IncreDoubleman Triathlon, Lake On- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received September 23, 2014, planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0172; Direc- tario, Sackets Harbor, NY [Docket Number: pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- torate Identifier 2013-NM-222-AD; Amend- USCG-2014-0745] (RIN: 1625-AA00) received mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment 39-17929; AD 2014-16-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) September 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 7603. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on tation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. 7594. A letter from the Attorney Advisor, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 7612. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Department of Homeland Security, transmit- space Designations; Incorporation By Ref- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ting the Department’s final rule — Shipping erence [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0450; Amend- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- and Transportation; Technical, Organiza- ment No. 71-46] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received worthiness Directives; Technify Motors tional, and Conforming Amendments [Dock- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. GmbH Reciprocating Engines [Docket No.: et No.: USCG-2014-0688] (RIN: 1625-ZA33) re- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- FAA-2014-0179; Directorate Identifier 2014- ceived September 25, 2014, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. NE-03-AD; Amendment 39-17956; AD 2014-17- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7604. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 23, Transportation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 7595. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes structure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0088; Directorate 7613. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- worthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Identifier 2011-NM-233-AD; Amendment 39- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0794; Direc- 17703; AD 2013-25-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- torate Identifier 2012-NM-157-AD; Amend- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes ment 39-17936; AD 2014-16-12] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0190; Directorate received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 tation and Infrastructure. Identifier 2012-NM-188-AD; Amendment 39- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7605. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 17959; AD 2014-17-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Transportation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7596. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- worthiness Directives; APEX Aircraft Air- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0647; Direc- 7614. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes torate Identifier 2014-CE-027-AD; Amendment cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0137; Directorate 39-17967; AD 2014-18-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Identifier 2013-NM-135-AD; Amendment 39- ceived September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 worthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace 17960; AD 2014-17-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 7606. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0003; Directorate tation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Identifier 2013-NM-103-AD; Amendment 39- 7597. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- 17922; AD 2014-15-19] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- fication of VOR Federal Airway V-298 in the September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- Vicinity of Pasco, WA [Docket No.: FAA- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- lishment of Class E Airspace; Pine Knot, KY 2014-0369; Airspace Docket No. 14-ANM-4] tation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0441; Airspace Docket (RIN: 2120-AA66) received September 23, 2014, 7615. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- No. 13-ASO-11] received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ture. worthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Can- ture. 7607. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ada Corp. Turboprop Engines [Docket No.: 7598. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- FAA-2013-0766; Directorate Identifier 2013- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- NE-26-AD; Amendment 39-17961; AD 2014-17- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- fication and Revocation of Air Traffic Serv- 08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received September 23, lishment of Class D and Amendment of Class ice (ATS) Routes in the Vicinity of San- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the E Airspace; Blackstone, VA [Docket No.: dusky, OH [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0274; Air- Committee on Transportation and Infra- FAA-2014-0220; Airspace Docket No. 14-AEA- space Docket No. 13-AGL-23] (RIN: 2120-AA6) structure. 5] received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 7616. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 7599. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 7608. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0978; Direc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- torate Identifier 2013-NM-120-AD; Amend- lishment of Class E Airspace; Cynthiana, KY worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes ment 39-17958; AD 2014-17-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) [Docket No.: FAA-2013-1074; Airspace Docket [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0588; Directorate received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 No. 13-ASO-26] received September 23, 2014, Identifier 2014-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 17963; AD 2014-17-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Transportation and Infrastructure. mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7617. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ture. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 7600. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 7609. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- lishment of Class E Airspace; Flagstaff, AZ mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0957; Airspace Docket fication and Establishment of Area Naviga- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- No. 13-AWP-18] received September 23, 2014, tion (RNAV) Routes; Western United States worthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Oper- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0271; Airspace Docket ations) Limited Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- No. 13-AWP-16] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received 2013-1026; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-173- ture. September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AD; Amendment 39-17942; AD 2014-16-18] (RIN: 7618. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2120-AA64) received September 23, 2014, pur- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation and Infrastructure. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- 7601. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- fication of Class E Airspace; Hulett, WY cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ture. [Docket No.: FAA-2013-1016; Airspace Docket mitting the Department’s final rule — 7610. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- No. 13-ANM-25] received September 23, 2014, Amendment of Restricted Areas R-2901A, B, cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- G, H, J, K, L, and N; Avon Park, FL [Docket mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- No.: FAA-2014-0703; Airspace Docket No. 13- worthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation ture. ASO-22] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received September Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0145; Direc- 7619. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to torate Identifier 2013-NM-183-AD; Amend- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- ment 39-17945; AD 2014-16-21] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mitting the Department’s final rule — Modi- structure. received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 fication and Revocation of Air Traffic Serv- 7602. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ice (ATS) Routes; North Central United cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. States [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0960; Airspace mitting the Department’s final rule — 7611. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Docket No. 13-AGL-17] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- Amendment of Air Traffic Service (ATS) cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ceived September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 Routes; Northeast, ME [Docket No.: FAA- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2014-0273; Airspace Docket No. 14-ANE-2] worthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Air- Transportation and Infrastructure.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L12NO7.000 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE November 12, 2014 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7935 7620. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7638. A letter from the Management and cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- mitting the Department’s final rule — IFR 7629. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Standard Instrument Approach Pro- [Docket No.: 30976; Amdt. No. 515] received mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obsta- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes cle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0061; Directorate Amendments [Docket No.: 30974; Amdt. No. tation and Infrastructure. Identifier 2013-NM-029-AD; Amendment 39- 3605] received October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 7621. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 17949; AD 2014-16-25] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 7639. A letter from the Management and Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, tation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- 7630. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commer- [Docket No.: 30973; Amdt. No. 3604] received mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Oper- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; Rockwell Collins, Inc. ations; Clarification [Docket No.: FAA-2010- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Transponders [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0326; Di- 0982] (RIN: 2120-AJ53) received October 3, tation and Infrastructure. rectorate Identifier 2013-CE-051-AD; Amend- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 7622. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17965; AD 2014-18-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Committee on Transportation and Infra- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 structure. mitting the Department’s final rule — U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7640. A letter from the Management and Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- and Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Depar- 7631. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final ture Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Airworthiness Directives; Bom- [Docket No.: 30972; Amdt. No. 3603] received mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- bardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. worthiness Directives; The Boeing Company 2014-0144; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-232- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0623; Direc- AD; Amendment 39-17970; AD 2014-19-02] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. torate Identifier 2014-NM-139-AD; Amend- 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant 7623. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17966; AD 2014-18-02] (RIN: 2120-AA64) to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7641. A letter from the Management and lishment of Class E Airspace; Albuquerque, Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- NM [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0994; Airspace 7632. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final Docket No.: 13-ASW-29] received September cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Amendment of Class B Airspace; 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Washington Tri-Area, DC [Docket No.: FAA- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- worthiness Directives; Various de Havilland 2014-0713; Airspace Docket No. 14-AWA-1] structure. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0617; Direc- (RIN: 2120-AA66) received October 3, 2014, 7624. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- torate Identifier 2014-CE-019-AD; Amendment pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 39-17962; AD 2014-17-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- ceived September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 ture. worthiness Directives; DASSAULT AVIA- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7642. A letter from the Management and TION Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0423; Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-176-AD; 7633. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final Amendment 39-17714; AD 2013-26-05] (RIN: cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Modification, Revocation and Estab- 2120-AA64) received September 23, 2014, pur- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- lishment of Multiple Air Traffic Service suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- worthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Air- (ATS) Routes; North Central and Northeast mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0298; Direc- United States [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0295; ture. torate Identifier 2012-NM-175-AD; Amend- Airspace Docket No. 14-AGL-6] (RIN: 2120- 7625. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ment 39-17522; AD 2013-15-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) AA66) received October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. worthiness Directives; Sikorsky Aircraft Transportation and Infrastructure. 7643. A letter from the Management and Corporation (Sikorsky) Helicopters [Docket 7634. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- No.: FAA-2014-0216; Directorate Identifier cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation, transmitting the Department’s final 2013-SW-045-AD; Amendment 39-17964; AD mitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ final rule rule — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 2014-07-04R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Sep- — Emergency Relief Program [Docket No.: Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2014- tember 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FTA-2013-0004] (RIN: 2132-AB13) received Oc- 0343; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-077-AD; 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- tober 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amendment 39-17971; AD 2014-19-03] (RIN: tation and Infrastructure. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant 7626. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 7635. A letter from the Management and Transportation and Infrastructure. mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- 7644. A letter from the Management and worthiness Directives; DG Flugzeugbau tation, transmitting the Department’s final Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- GmbH Gliders [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0929; rule — Airports/Locations: Special Operating tation, transmitting the Department’s final Directorate Identifier 2013-CE-031-AD; Restrictions [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0458; rule — Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Air- Amendment 39-17968; AD 2013-22-14 R1] (RIN: Amendment No. 91-333] (RIN: 2120-AA66) re- planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0291; Direc- 2120-AA64) received September 23, 2014, pur- ceived October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. torate Identifier 2013-NM-137-AD; Amend- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment 39-17972; AD 2014-19-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- tation and Infrastructure. received October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ture. 7636. A letter from the Management and 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- 7627. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- tation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tation, transmitting the Department’s final 7645. A letter from the Management and mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- rule — Amendment of Class D Airspace; Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- worthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. Air- Wichita, McConnell AFB, KS [Docket No.: tation, transmitting the Department’s final planes [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0390; Direc- FAA-2014-0294; Airspace Docket No. 14-ACE- rule — Airworthiness Directives; Bom- torate Identifier 2014-CE-013-AD; Amendment 2] received October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 bardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 39-17969; AD 2014-19-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2014-0424; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-003- ceived September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-17976; AD 2014-20-03] (RIN: U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7637. A letter from the Management and 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant Transportation and Infrastructure. Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7628. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- tation, transmitting the Department’s final Transportation and Infrastructure. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- rule — Standard Instrument Approach Pro- 7646. A letter from the Management and mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- cedures, and Takeoff Minimums and Obsta- Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- worthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation cle Departure Procedures; Miscellaneous tation, transmitting the Department’s final Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013-0464; Direc- Amendments [Docket No.: 30975; Amdt. No. rule — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing torate Identifier 2012-NM-010-AD; Amend- 3606] received October 3, 2014, pursuant to 5 Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013- ment 39-17974; AD 2014-16-23] (RIN: 2120-AA64) U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 0672; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-058-AD; received September 23, 2014, pursuant to 5 Transportation and Infrastructure. Amendment 39-17975; AD 2014-20-02] (RIN:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:26 Nov 13, 2014 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L12NO7.000 H12NOPT1 SSpencer on DSK3TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H7936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE November 12, 2014 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- transmitting the Service’s final rule — to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Hospital Care and Med- Fringe Benefits Aircraft Valuation Formula Transportation and Infrastructure. ical Services for Camp Lejeune Veterans (Revenue Ruling 2014-25) received October 1, 7647. A letter from the Management and (RIN: 2900-AO78) received September 22, 2014, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Committee on Ways and Means. tation, transmitting the Department’s final mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 7667. A letter from the Chief, Publications rule — Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 7657. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Company Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2013- ment of Veterans Affairs, transmitting a re- transmitting the Service’s final rule — Em- 0792; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-118-AD; port on wait-time goals of the Veterans ployee Retirement Benefit Plan Returns Re- Amendment 39-17979; AD 2014-20-06] (RIN: Health Administration; to the Committee on quired on Magnetic Media [TD 9695] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant Veterans’ Affairs. 1545-BL54) received September 29, 2014, pur- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 7658. A letter from the Assistant Secretary suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Transportation and Infrastructure. for Legislative Affairs, Department of the mittee on Ways and Means. 7648. A letter from the Management and Treasury, transmitting a report on the oper- 7668. A letter from the Chief, Publications Program Analyst, Department of Transpor- ation and status of certain federal fund ac- and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, tation, transmitting the Department’s final counts for the debt issuance suspension pe- transmitting the Service’s final rule — rule — Airworthiness Directives; Turbomeca riod that ended on February 15, 2014, pursu- Amendments to Excepted Benefits [TD 9697] S.A. Turboshaft Engines [Docket No.: FAA- ant to 5 U.S.C. 8348l(1); to the Committee on (RIN: 1545-BL90) received October 1, 2014, 2014-0164; Directorate Identifier 2014-NE-02- Ways and Means. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- AD; Amendment 39-17973; AD 2014-19-05] (RIN: 7659. A letter from the Deputy Director, mittee on Ways and Means. 2120-AA64) received October 3, 2014, pursuant Department of Health and Human Services, 7669. A letter from the Branch Chief, Publi- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue Transportation and Infrastructure. final rule — Medicare Program; CY 2015 Inpa- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule 7649. A letter from the Attorney, Office of tient Hospital Deductible and Hospital and — Extension of Replacement Period for Live- Regulation and Enforcement, Department of Extended Care Services Coinsurance stock Sold on Account of Drought [Notice Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Amounts [CMS-8056-N] (RIN: 0938-AR94) re- 2014-60] received October 7, 2014, pursuant to ment’s final rule — Disadvantaged Business ceived October 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Enterprise: Program Implementation Modi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Ways and Ways and Means. fications [Docket No.: OST-2012-0147] (RIN: Means. 7670. A letter from the Branch Chief, Publi- 2105-AE08) received October 15, 2014, pursuant 7660. A letter from the Deputy Director, cations and Regulations, Internal Revenue to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Department of Health and Human Services, Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Transportation and Infrastructure. transmitting the Department’s ‘‘Major’’ — Local Lodging Expenses [TD 9696] (RIN: 7650. A letter from the Senior Counsel for final rule — Medicare Program; CY 2015 Part 1545-BH60) received October 7, 2014, pursuant Regulatory Affairs, Department of the A Premiums for the Uninsured Aged and for to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Treasury, transmitting the Department’s Certain Disabled Individuals Who Have Ex- Ways and Means. final rule — Gulf Coast Restoration Trust hausted Other Entitlement [CMS-8057-N] 7671. A letter from the Chairman, United Fund (RIN: 1505-AC49) received October 16, (RIN: 0938-AR96) received October 9, 2014, States International Trade Commission, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- transmitting the sixteenth annual report on Committee on Transportation and Infra- mittee on Ways and Means. the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) en- structure. 7661. A letter from the Chief, Border Secu- titled ‘‘Impact on U.S. Industries and Con- 7651. A letter from the Director, Regu- rity Regulations, Department of Homeland sumers and on Drug Crop Eradication and latory Management Division, Environmental Security, transmitting the Department’s Crop Substitution, 2013’’, pursuant to 19 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- final rule — Technical Amendment to List of U.S.C. 3204; to the Committee on Ways and cy’s final rule — Water Quality Standards User Fee Airports: Addition of John Wayne Means. for the State of Florida’s Lakes and Flowing Airport in Santa Ana, California and Renam- 7672. A letter from the Acting Director, Ac- Waters; Withdrawal [EPA-HQ-OW-2009-0596; ing of Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, quisition Policy and Legislation, Depart- FRL-9916-62-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF50) received Arizona to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport ment of Homeland Security, transmitting September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [CBP Dec. 14-10] received September 23, 2014, the Department’s final rule — Homeland Se- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- curity Acquisition Regulation; Lead System tation and Infrastructure. mittee on Ways and Means. Integrators [HSAR Case 2009-003] [Docket 7652. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 7662. A letter from the Federal Register Li- No.: DHS-2009-0006] (RIN: 1601-AA49) received Army, Civil Works, Department of Defense, aison Officer, Department of the Treasury, September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting a final environmental impact transmitting the Department’s final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Homeland report on the Sutter Basin Project in Sutter Small Brewers Bond Reduction and Require- Security. and Butte Counties, California; (H. Doc. No. ment to File Tax Returns, Remit Tax Pay- 7673. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 113—157); to the Committee on Transpor- ments and Submit Reports Quarterly [Dock- ment of State, transmitting a report enti- tation and Infrastructure and ordered to be et No.: TTB-2012-0006; T.D. TTB-123; Re: No- tled, ‘‘Recovery Auditing in the Medicare printed. tice No. 131 and T.D. TTB-109] (RIN: 1513- and Medicaid Program for Fiscal Year 2013’’; 7653. A letter from the Federal Register Li- AB94) received October 9, 2014, pursuant to 5 jointly to the Committees on Energy and aison Officer, National Aeronautics and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Commerce and Ways and Means. Space Administration, transmitting the Ad- Ways and Means. 7674. A letter from the Board, Railroad Re- ministration’s final rule — NASA Protective 7663. A letter from the Federal Register Li- tirement Board, transmitting the Board’s Services Enforcement [Docket Number: 2014- aison Officer, Department of the Treasury, budget request for fiscal year 2016, in accord- 0009] (RIN: 2700-AE10) received September 24, transmitting the Department’s final rule — ance with Section 7(f) of the Railroad Retire- 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Electronic Submission of Forms, the Fin- ment Act; jointly to the Committees on Ap- Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- ished Products Records for Distilled Spirits propriations, Transportation and Infrastruc- nology. Plants, and Closures on Certain Distilled ture, and Ways and Means. 7654. A letter from the Acting Director, Spirits Products; Correction [Docket No.: Regulation Policy and Management, Office TTB-2014-0004; T.D. TTB-119A; Re: T.D. TTB- f of the General Counsel, Department of Vet- 119] (RIN: 1513-AB97) received October 9, 2014, REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON erans Affairs, transmitting the Department’s pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- final rule — Payment or Reimbursement for mittee on Ways and Means. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Certain Medical Expenses for Camp Lejeune 7664. A letter from the Chief, Publications Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Family Members (RIN: 2900-AO79) received and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, committees were delivered to the Clerk September 22, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. transmitting the Service’s final rule — Rules for printing and reference to the proper 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Veterans’ Regarding Inversions and Related Trans- Affairs. actions [Notice 2014-52] received September calendar, as follows: 7655. A letter from the Acting Director of 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- Regulation Policy and Management, Office the Committee on Ways and Means. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2026. A bill to of the General Counsel, Department of Vet- 7665. A letter from the Chief, Publications amend the Federal Water Pollution Control erans Affairs, transmitting the Department’s and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, Act to exempt certain silvicultural activities final rule — Standard Claims and Appeals transmitting the Service’s final rule — 2014- from national pollutant discharge elimi- Forms (RIN: 2900-AO81) received September 2015 Special Per Diem Rates [Notice 2014-57] nation system permitting requirements, and 22, 2014, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to received September 24, 2014, pursuant to 5 for other purposes (Rept. 113–607). Referred the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on to the Committee of the Whole House on the 7656. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Ways and Means. state of the Union. fice of Regulation Policy and Management, 7666. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- Office of the General Counsel, Department of and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3678. A bill to

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redesignate the lock and dam located in Mr. SMITH of Texas: Committee on COSTA, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Modoc, Illinois, commonly known as the Science, Space, and Technology. H.R. 4012. A DENHAM, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. Kaskaskia Lock and Dam, as the ‘‘Jerry F. bill to prohibit the Environmental Protec- GARAMENDI, Mr. HONDA, Mr. Costello Lock and Dam’’, and for other pur- tion Agency from proposing, finalizing, or HUFFMAN, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. poses (Rept. 113–608). Referred to the House disseminating regulations or assessments LAMALFA, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. Calendar. based upon science that is not transparent or LOFGREN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. MAT- Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- reproducible (Rept. 113–619). Referred to the SUI, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 4854. A bill to Committee of the Whole House on the state MCCLINTOCK, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. amend the Federal Water Pollution Control of the Union. MCNERNEY, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Act to clarify when the Administrator of the DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. Environmental Protection Agency has the Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the NEGRETE MCLEOD, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. authority to prohibit the specification of a PETERS of California, Mr. ROHR- defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a Committee on Energy and Commerce ABACHER, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. defined area for specification, as a disposal discharged from further consideration. ROYCE, Mr. RUIZ, Ms. LINDA T. site under section 404 of such Act, and for H.R. 647 referred to the Committee of SA´ NCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA other purposes (Rept. 113–609). Referred to the Whole House on the state of the SANCHEZ of California, Mr. SCHIFF, the Committee of the Whole House on the Union. Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. state of the Union. SWALWELL of California, Mr. TAKANO, f Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 4962. A bill to PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS VALADAO, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. WATERS, designate the ‘‘James L. Oberstar Memorial and Mr. WAXMAN): Highway’’ and the ‘‘James L. Oberstar Na- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public H.R. 5687. A bill to designate the facility of tional Scenic Byway’’ in the State of Min- bills and resolutions of the following the United States Postal Service located at nesota, with amendments (Rept. 113–610). Re- titles were introduced and severally re- 101 East Market Street in Long Beach, Cali- ferred to the House Calendar. ferred, as follows: fornia, as the ‘‘Juanita Millender-McDonald Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- By Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, Post Office’’; to the Committee on Oversight tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5146. A bill to Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. and Government Reform. designate the United States courthouse lo- POE of Texas, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. By Mr. of Texas (for cated at 700 Grant Street in Pittsburgh, HOLDING): himself and Mr. MARCHANT): Pennsylvania, as the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. H.R. 5681. A bill to provide for the approval H.R. 5688. A bill to impose special limita- United States Courthouse’’ (Rept. 113–611). of the Amendment to the Agreement Be- tions on the issuance of visas to, and the ad- Referred to the House Calendar. tween the Government of the United States mission into the United States of, aliens Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- of America and the Government of the having certain associations with countries tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5266. A bill to United Kingdom of Great Britain and North- with widespread and intense transmissions of reauthorize the National Estuary Programs, ern Ireland for Cooperation on the Uses of Ebola Virus Disease; to the Committee on and for other purposes; with an amendment Atomic Energy for Mutual Defense Purposes; the Judiciary. (Rept. 113–612). Referred to the Committee of to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By Mr. MULLIN: the Whole House of the state of the Union. H.R. 5689. A bill to allow the Miami Tribe By Mr. CASSIDY: Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- of Oklahoma to lease or transfer certain H.R. 5682. A bill to approve the Keystone tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 5448. A bill to lands; to the Committee on Natural Re- XL Pipeline; to the Committee on Transpor- amend the John F. Kennedy Center Act to sources. tation and Infrastructure, and in addition to authorize appropriations for the John F. By Ms. NORTON: Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts the Committees on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 5690. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- (Rept. 113–613). Referred to the Committee of and Natural Resources, for a period to be enue Code of 1986 to prohibit tax-exempt sta- the Whole House of the state of the Union. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in tus to professional sports leagues that pro- Mr. CAMP: Committee on Ways and each case for consideration of such provi- mote the use of the term redskins; to the Means. H.R. 647. A bill to amend the Internal sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means. Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the tax committee concerned. By Mr. PEARCE: treatment of ABLE accounts established By Mr. DESANTIS (for himself and Mr. H.R. 5691. A bill to release wilderness study under State programs for the care of family CICILLINE): areas administered by the Bureau of Land members with disabilities, and for other pur- H.R. 5683. A bill to ensure appropriate judi- Management in Luna and Hidalgo Counties, poses; with an amendment (Rept. 113–614, Pt. cial review of Federal Government actions New Mexico that are not suitable for wilder- 1). Referred to the Committee of the Whole by amending the prohibition on the exercise ness designation from continued manage- House of the state of the Union. of jurisdiction by the United States Court of ment as de facto wilderness areas; to the Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee Federal Claims of certain claims pending in Committee on Natural Resources. on Natural Resources. H.R. 3326. A bill to other courts; to the Committee on the Judi- By Mr. POE of Texas: provide for an exchange of land between the ciary. H.R. 5692. A bill to restrict passports for United States and the Trinity Public Utili- By Mr. HUFFMAN: travel to or use in certain countries, and for ties District of Trinity County, California, H.R. 5684. A bill to direct the Commandant other purposes; to the Committee on Foreign involving a parcel of National Forest System of the Coast Guard to convey certain prop- Affairs. land in Shasta-Trinity National Forest; with erty from the United States to the County of By Mr. POE of Texas: an amendment (Rept. 113–615). Referred to Marin, California; to the Committee on H.R. 5693. A bill to prohibit the issuance of the Committee of the Whole House of the Transportation and Infrastructure. visas to, and the admission into the United state of the Union. By Mr. MCCAUL (for himself and Mr. States of, an alien during the 30-day period Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee ROYCE): following the presence of the alien in Guinea, on Natural Resources. H.R. 4846. A bill to ad- H.R. 5685. A bill to amend the State De- Liberia, or Sierra Leone; to the Committee just the boundary of the Arapaho National partment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to re- on the Judiciary. Forest, Colorado, and for other purposes; quire congressional notification not less By Mr. ROSS (for himself, Mr. with an amendment (Rept. 113–616). Referred than 15 days after a reward is authorized LAMALFA, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, to the Committee of the Whole House of the under the Rewards for Justice Program of and Mr. POSEY): state of the Union. the Department of State, and for other pur- H.R. 5694. A bill to prohibit certain flights Mr. SESSIONS: House Committee on poses; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. from landing in the United States and to Rules. House Resolution 748. Resolution pro- By Mr. CULBERSON (for himself and prohibit the issuance of certain visas to pro- viding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) Mr. O’ROURKE): tect the United States from the Ebola virus to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline (Rept. H.R. 5686. A bill to amend title 38, United disease, and for other purposes; to the Com- 113–617). Referred to the House Calendar. States Code, to establish the Physician Am- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- Mr. HASTINGS of Washington: Committee bassadors Helping Veterans program to seek dition to the Committees on Transportation on Natural Resources. H.R. 5167. A bill to di- to employ physicians at the Department of and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a rect the Administrator of General Services, Veterans Affairs on a without compensation period to be subsequently determined by the on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, to basis in practice areas and specialties with Speaker, in each case for consideration of convey certain Federal property located in staffing shortages and long appointment such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to waiting times; to the Committee on Vet- tion of the committee concerned. the Olgoonik Corporation, an Alaska Native erans’ Affairs. By Mr. VARGAS (for himself and Mr. Corporation established under the Alaska By Ms. HAHN (for herself, Ms. BASS, PETERS of California): Native Claims Settlement Act; with an Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BERA of California, H.R. 5695. A bill to amend title 18, United amendment (Rept. 113–618). Referred to the Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. CAL- States Code, include foreign terrorist organi- Committee of the Whole House on the state VERT, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. zations as enemies of the United States for of the Union. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. CHU, Mr. COOK, Mr. purposes of treason, and for other purposes;

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Res. 749. A resolution congratulating Article 1, Section 8 stitution; and honoring Kailash Satyarthi, recipient of By Mr. CULBERSON: (4) To define and punish piracies and felo- the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize; to the Committee H.R. 5686. nies committed on the high seas, and of- on Foreign Affairs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- fenses against the law of nations, as enumer- By Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for him- lation pursuant to the following: ated in Article I, Section 8, Clause 10 of the self, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BROWN of Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of U.S. Constitution; and Florida, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. the United States of America. (5) Treason against the United States, MEEKS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. COHEN, Mr. By Ms. HAHN: shall consist only in levying war against SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. GABBARD, Ms. H.R. 5687. them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving Congress has the power to enact this legis- FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. LOWENTHAL, them aid and comfort. No person shall be lation pursuant to the following: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. CLAW- convicted of treason unless on the testimony According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause SON of Florida, and Ms. CASTOR of of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on 18: of the United States Constitution, seen Florida): confession in open court. The Congress shall below, this bill falls within the Constitu- H. Res. 750. A resolution congratulating have power to declare the punishment of tional Authority of the United States Con- and honoring Malala Yousafzai, recipient of treason, but no attainder of treason shall gress. the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize; to the Committee work corruption of blood, or forfeiture ex- Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all on Foreign Affairs. cept during the life of the person attainted, Laws which shall be necessary and proper for By Ms. MENG (for herself, Ms. CHU, as enumerated in Article III, Section III of carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. TITUS, Mr. the U.S. Constitution. ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- SABLAN, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. stitution in the Government of the United FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. HONDA, Ms. f States, or in any Department or Officer VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. MOORE, and Ms. thereof. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS SPEIER): H. Res. 751. A resolution expressing the By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors sense of the House of Representatives that a H.R. 5688. were added to public bills and resolu- Congress has the power to enact this legis- commemorative postage stamp should be tions, as follows: issued in honor of the Chinese railroad work- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 20: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. ers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 The Congress shall have Power . . . To es- H.R. 36: Mr. HARPER. Stamp Advisory Committee should rec- tablish an uniform Rule of Naturalization, H.R. 183: Mr. GIBSON. ommend to the Postmaster General that and uniform Laws on the subject of Bank- H.R. 223: Mr. ISRAEL. such a stamp be issued; to the Committee on ruptcies throughout the United States. H.R. 366: Mr. GRAYSON. Oversight and Government Reform. By Mr. MULLIN: H.R. 401: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. By Mr. O’ROURKE: H.R. 5689. H. Res. 752. A resolution congratulating H.R. 411: Mr. ENYART, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Marcel Closset, a French citizen and former ISRAEL, Mr. MASSIE, and Mr. LANGEVIN. lation pursuant to the following: member of the French Resistance who was H.R. 460: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK and Mr. THOMP- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power instrumental in saving a United States SON of California. granted to Congress under Article I, Section Army Air Corps pilot during World War II, H.R. 477: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. 8, Clause 3: The Congress shall have Power to for receiving the French Legion of Honor; to H.R. 482: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.R. 543: Mr. SABLAN, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. and among the several States, and with the THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, and Mr. LUETKE- f Indian Tribes. MEYER. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY By Ms. NORTON: H.R. 630: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 5690. STATEMENT H.R. 649: Ms. HAHN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 708: Mr. CLEAVER and Ms. SHEA-POR- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of lation pursuant to the following: TER. the Rules of the House of Representa- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 713: Mr. POMPEO. tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: clause 1 of H.R. 721: Mr. LANGEVIN. mitted regarding the specific powers section 8 of article I of the Constitution. H.R. 728: Ms. SPEIER. By Mr. PEARCE: granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 741: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. H.R. 5691. H.R. 792: Mr. RENACCI and Mr. DENT. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 997: Mr. MULLIN. joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1015: Mr. NEAL, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. HIG- Article 4, Section 3, Clause 2 of the Con- By Mr. ROYCE: GINS, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. stitution of the United States grants Con- H.R. 5681. FITZPATRICK, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. KUSTER, Mrs. Congress has the power to enact this legis- gress the power to enact this law. NAPOLITANO, Mr. MCKINLEY, and Mr. ROGERS By Mr. POE of Texas: lation pursuant to the following: of Michigan. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 5692. H.R. 1030: Mr. CUMMINGS. the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1070: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. By Mr. CASSIDY: lation pursuant to the following: GARAMENDI, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. COOK, Mr. H.R. 5682. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. POE of Texas: COLLINS of New York, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 5693. sissippi, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. TONKO, Mr. HANNA, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. WELCH, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. States Constitution, Article I, Section 8, lation pursuant to the following: FOSTER, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mr. JOYCE, Clause 18 of the United States Constitution. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4 Ms. WILSON of Florida, Mr. KING of New By Mr. DESANTIS: By Mr. ROSS: York, and Mr. HINOJOSA. H.R. 5683. H.R. 5694. H.R. 1094: Mr. DENT and Mr. PIERLUISI. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1146: Mr. LIPINSKI. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1240: Mr. RUSH, Mr. JOHNSON of Geor- The constitutional authority on which this Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 3 gia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, and Ms. legislation is based is found in article I, sec- By Mr. VARGAS: DUCKWORTH. tion 8, clause 9; article III, section 1, clause H.R. 5695. H.R. 1274: Mr. CICILLINE. 1; and article III, section 2, clause 2, of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1284: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. HORSFORD, Constitution, which grant Congress author- lation pursuant to the following: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MURPHY ity over federal courts. (1) To establish a uniform Rule of Natu- of Florida, and Mr. JONES. By Mr. HUFFMAN: ralization, as enumerated in Article I, Sec- H.R. 1318: Mr. YOHO. H.R. 5684. tion 8, Clause 4 of the U.S. Constitution; H.R. 1365: Mr. HONDA.

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H.R. 1428: Mr. RICHMOND. H.R. 3461: Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. H.R. 4920: Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. LANCE, Mr. H.R. 1461: Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 3465: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. DEFAZIO, and STIVERS, Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. CAPU- H.R. 1505: Mr. CLAWSON of Florida. Ms. LOFGREN. ANO, Mr. MASSIE, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Mrs. H.R. 1507: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. KIL- H.R. 3471: Mr. VISCLOSKY. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, MER. H.R. 3489: Mr. ROKITA and Mr. HANNA. Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, and H.R. 1518: Mr. HUELSKAMP. H.R. 3490: Mr. ELLISON. Mr. BYRNE. H, R. 1527: Mr. STIVERS. H.R. 3513: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 4930: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. POE of H.R. 1563: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. H.R. 3531: Mr. ROKITA. Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GARCIA, GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. NEAL, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, H.R. 3556: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. H.R. 3680: Mr. DOGGETT AND Mr. Mr. STIVERS, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. BRADY of PEARCE, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. GARAMENDI. Pennsylvania, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. VARGAS, and COLE, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. H.R. 3698: Mr. DOYLE AND Mr. SMITH of Mr. CONYERS. MCALLISTER, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Ms. MICHELLE Washington. H.R. 4969: Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SMITH of New LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, and Mr. CON- H.R. 3708: Mr. GERLACH, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. Jersey, Mr. JOYCE, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. NOLLY. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. WOMACK, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. H.R. 1601: Ms. MATSUI and Ms. BASS. WILSON of South Carolina, and Mr. TURNER. SMITH of Texas, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. STEWART, H.R. 1653: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 3717: Mr. JONES. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mrs. H.R. 1699: Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 3722: Mr. SESSIONS. WALORSKI, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. HUN- H.R. 3740: Mr. GRIJALVA. ALLARD, and Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. TER, and Mr. HIMES. H.R. 3742: Mr. RUSH, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. H.R. 1725: Ms. MATSUI. H.R. 4998: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HUFFMAN, and ROGERS of Michigan. H.R. 1750: Mr. MESSER and Mr. YOHO. Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 3833: Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 1751: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 5009: Mr. CONNOLLY. California, and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1761: Ms. BROWN of Florida and Mr. H.R. 5010: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 3877: Mr. CICILLINE. LYNCH. H.R. 5012: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. SLAUGHTER, H.R. 3899: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 1783: Mr. ENGEL. and Ms. CASTOR of Florida. H.R. 3902: Mr. WELCH, Mrs. CAROLYN B. H.R. 1812: Ms. BASS, Mr. ROGERS of Ala- H.R. 5024: Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, MALONEY of New York, Mr. HANNA, and Mr. bama, and Mr. VARGAS. Mr. CONYERS, and Mrs. BEATTY. TIERNEY. H.R. 1821: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 5052: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 3992: Ms. SPEIER, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. H.R. 1837: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 5059: Mr. LAMBORN, Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. LARSEN of Washington, and Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 1861: Ms. SINEMA. MATSUI, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. H.R. 4008: Mr. STOCKMAN. H.R. 1882: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, H.R. 4012: Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 1921: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mrs. BLACK, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. KLINE, Mr. H.R. 4060: Mr. MESSER, Mr. BISHOP of Geor- H.R. 1936: Mr. O’ROURKE. KILDEE, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. gia, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, and Mr. YOHO. H.R. 1941: Mr. WAXMAN and Ms. MICHELLE JONES, Mr. CRENSHAW, and Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 4128: Mr. TONKO. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Texas. H.R. 4136: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 1953: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. HASTINGS of H.R. 5065: Ms. TSONGAS. H.R. 4144: Mr. SESSIONS. Florida, and Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H.R. 5069: Mr. GRIFFIN of Arkansas. H.R. 4169: Ms. PINGREE of Maine. H.R. 1981: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. H.R. 5083: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 4190: Ms. LEE of California, Mr. YAR- DELAURO, and Mr. HONDA. ROKITA, Mr. NUNNELEE, Mr. BROOKS of Ala- MUTH, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. CHU, Mr. GOOD- H.R. 1998: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. FOSTER, and bama, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. JOYCE, and Mr. LATTE, and Mr. O’ROURKE. Ms. JACKSON LEE. BYRNE. H.R. 4202: Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 2012: Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 5087: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. CROWLEY, and H.R. 4208: Mr. HECK of Washington. H.R. 2101: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mrs. DAVIS of Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 4217: Mr. MILLER of Florida. OHEN California, and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 5095: Mr. C . H.R. 4223: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 5098: Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and Mr. H.R. 2130: Ms. MOORE. H.R. 4249: Mr. ENGEL. COOK. H.R. 2139: Mr. TIBERI and Mr. RENACCI. H.R. 4305: Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 5119: Mr. MEADOWS. H.R. 2224: Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 4351: Mr. RUIZ, Mr. HANNA, Mr. DENT, H.R. 5128: Mr. SHERMAN and Ms. LEE of H.R. 2282: Mr. COHEN. Mr. RIGELL, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mrs. NAPOLI- California. H.R. 2302: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. CLAWSON of TANO, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Ms. H.R. 5130: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CAPUANO, Florida. SPEIER, and Mr. SARBANES. Ms. ESTY, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. H.R. 2350: Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 4437: Mr. HANNA. SWALWELL of California, Ms. KELLY of Illi- H.R. 2366: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. H.R. 4445: Mr. GRIJALVA. nois, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 2384: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. CARSON H.R. 4446: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. H.R. 5136: Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. FOSTER, and of Indiana, Mr. COHEN, Ms. KUSTER, and Mr. ESTY, and Mr. OLSON. Ms. BONAMICI. SCHIFF. H.R. 4475: Mr. SALMON. H.R. 5145: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 2415: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 4510: Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. ELLI- H.R. 5159: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. SPEIER. ONNOLLY H.R. 2450: Mr. C . SON. H.R. 5186: Mr. GRIJALVA and Mr. POLLS. H.R. 2499: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 4517: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 5190: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. H.R. 2523: Mr. JEFFRIES and Mr. NEAL. H.R. 4521: Mr. BARROW of Georgia. H.R. 5196: Ms. KUSTER. H.R. 2591: Ms. SCHWARTZ and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 4543: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5207: Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 2676: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 4577: Ms. CHU, Mr. FARR, Mr. PRICE of H.R. 5212: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. STOCKMAN, H.R. 2686: Mr. MEEHAN. North Carolina, Mr. CRAMER, AND Mr. JOYCE. Mr. BENTIVOLIO, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 2694: Mr. BARR. H.R. 4578: Mr. HANNA. MORAN, and Mr. FARR. H.R. 2697: Mr. CUMMINGS and Mr. ELLISON. H.R. 4580: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California H.R. 5213: Mr. GIBBS, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. H.R. 2743: Mr. COLLINS of New York. and Mr. COOPER. UPTON, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. GOWDY, and H.R. 2758: Mr. SHERMAN. H.R. 4582: Mr. LARSEN of Washington and Mr. NUNNELEE. H.R. 2852: Ms. MATSUI. Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 5226: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. H.R. 2856: Ms. MATSUI, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. H.R. 4592: Mr. COFFMAN. LOWENTHAL, Mr. HONDA, Mr. HANNA, and Mr. UPTON, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SCHNEI- H.R. 4616: Mr. LAMBORN and Mr. HUFFMAN. NUNNELEE. DER, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. HIG- H.R. 4664: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mrs. CARO- H.R. 5233: Mr. NUNNELEE and Mr. PALLONE. GINS, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. VELA, LYN B. MALONEY of New York. H.R. 5241: Mr. ENGEL. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. WAX- H.R. 4679: Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. H.R. 5252: Mr. SALMON. MAN, and Ms. DUCKWORTH. SPEIER, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, and Mr. KILDEE. H.R. 5267: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. CONNOLLY, H.R. 2989: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 4717: Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. NADLER, Mr. HASTINGS of H.R. 3050: Mr. NADLER. H.R. 4746: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Florida, Ms. MOORE, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. H.R. 3090: Mr. PERLMUTTER and Mr. H.R. 4748: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and QUIGLEY, Ms. WILSON of Florida, Ms. ROYBAL- HUFFMAN. Mr. MCDERMOTT. ALLARD, Mr. KILMER, Mr. ISRAEL and Mrs. H.R. 3116: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 4755: Ms. SHEA-PORTER. CAPPS. H.R. 3118: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 4765: Mr. JEFFRIES. H.R. 5320: Mr. SCHWEIKERT, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. H.R. 3142: Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 4815: Mr. CONYERS. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, H.R. 3150: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 4826: Mr. CONNOLLY. and Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 3229: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 4842: Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 5327: Mr. VARGAS. New Mexico. H.R. 4847: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 5338: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3297: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 4858: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. LOWENTHAL, H.R. 5353: Mr. O’ROURKE and Ms. LEE of H.R. 3305: Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. HONDA, and Ms. LEE of California. California. H.R. 3400: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. H.R. 4878: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 5362: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 3434: Mr. MCKINLEY. H.R. 4887: Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD and Ms. H.R. 5364: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. H.R. 3453: Mrs. LOWEY. SPEIER. VARGAS, Ms. HAHN, Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. LEE

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of California, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. H.R. 5515: Mr. DEFAZIO. vania, Mr. HARPER, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of HUFFMAN, Mr. TONKO, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. H.R. 5517: Mr. NADLER, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. Texas, Mr. PITTENGER, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. CLAY, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. BROWN of Florida, JACKSON LEE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. COHEN, Ms. LAMBORN, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. MENG, Mr. LEE of California, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, COHEN, Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of VALADAO, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. CONNOLLY, and Ms. KAPTUR. Georgia, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. LEVIN, SWALWELL of California, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. H.R. 5367: Mr. COFFMAN. Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. MASSIE, Mr. DAINES, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. H.R. 5382: Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. of Texas, Mr. JOHN- BRIDENSTINE, Mr. WOMACK, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. H.R. 5391: Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. MURPHY of SON of Georgia, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. CUMMINGS, MCGOVERN, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. PAULSEN, Florida, Mr. KEATING, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. and Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. ROSS, Mr. JORDAN, Mrs. JONES, Mrs. BACHMANN, Ms. BORDALLO and H.R. 5524: Mr. LEVIN and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. SHIMKUS and Mr. Mr. LANCE. H.R. 5525: Mr. PETERS of California. MURPHY of Florida. H.R. 5403: Mr. LATTA, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. COL- H.R. 5533: Ms. BASS. H. Res. 688: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BOUSTANY, LINS of New York, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. H.R. 5539: Mr. NEAL. Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. of Texas, HUELSKAMP, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. H.R. 5548: Mr. HIGGINS and Ms. MICHELLE Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. BEN GRAYSON, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. PERRY, Mr. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Ms. MICHELLE FLEMING, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. JOLLY, Mrs. H.R. 5555: Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. SESSIONS, and LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. OWENS, BUSTOS, Ms. ESTY, Mr. COBLE, Mrs. BACH- Mr. FLORES. Mr. STEWART, Mr. COBLE, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. MANN, Mrs. ELLMERS, Ms. FRANKEL of Flor- H.R. 5556: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. WELCH, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. CLAWSON ida, Mr. COOPER, Mr. WELCH, Mr. KILMER, Mr. H.R. 5575: Mr. SERRANO. of Florida, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, LEISCHMANN NEUGEBAUER, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. H.R. 5599: Mr. F . Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. ROONEY, and Ms. ESHOO. H.R. 5623: Mr. RANGEL and Mr. GRIJALVA. DOYLE, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. FINCHER, Mrs. H. Res. 728: Mr. BARBER, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. H.R. 5644: Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. DENT, Ms. NOR- MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. JOHN- MOORE, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mrs. TON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. HOLT, SON of Ohio, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. WILSON of ELLMERS, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. TIP- Mr. HANNA, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Florida, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Penn- TON, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, and Mr. COLLINS sylvania, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. Mr. TERRY, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. PETRI, Mr. of New York. O’ROURKE, and Mr. BYRNE. MULVANEY, and Mr. BARLETTA. H. Res. 730: Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. PASCRELL, H.R. 5650: Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 5417: Mr. JONES, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. Mr. COFFMAN, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. WALZ, Ms. H.R. 5655: Mr. NEAL, Mr. HIGGINS, Ms. STOCKMAN, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. DEGETTE, and Mr. WELCH. TSONGAS, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. GRIJALVA, H.R. 5430: Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. DELANEY, H. Res. 735: Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. Mr. RANGEL, Mr. MCGOVERN, and Mr. CUM- Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. PETERS of Michigan, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- MINGS. RUSH, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Mr. CONYERS. fornia, Mr. HULTGREN, Ms. JENKINS, Mr. COL- H.R. 5656: Mr. FORTENBERRY. H.R. 5441: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. LINS of Georgia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, H.R. 5661: Mr. ELLISON. PALAZZO, Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER, Mr. STEW- and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 5673: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. ART, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H. Res. 743: Mr. BARBER. ington, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. GIBSON, FARENTHOLD. H.J. Res. 16: Mr. DUNCAN of South Carolina. Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. f LOWENTHAL, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BARBER, H.J. Res. 24: Mr. POLIS. H.J. Res. 44: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mrs. WALORSKI, Mr. WELCH, Mr. MATHESON, CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- Mr. NUGENT, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. NEUGE- H.J. Res. 47: Mr. LATTA. BAUER, Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr. COL- H.J. Res. 68: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- LINS of Georgia, Mr. COLLINS of New York, H.J. Res. 119: Mr. WALZ, Ms. WILSON of ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Florida, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. FRANKEL Ms. DELBENE, Mr. CICILLINE, and Mr. FOS- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or of Florida, and Ms. MENG. TER. statements on congressional earmarks, H.R. 5445: Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. H. Con. Res. 40: Mr. MASSIE. limited tax benefits, or limited tariff HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. JOHN- H. Con. Res. 52: Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. LOBI- SON of Georgia, Ms. LEE of California, and ONDO, and Mr. MATHESON. benefits were submitted as follows: H. Con. Res. 91: Mr. DEUTCH, Ms. JACKSON Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF WASHINGTON H.R. 5447: Mr. STOCKMAN and Mr. MEADOWS. LEE, Ms. NORTON, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of The provisions of H.R. 5682, to approve the H.R. 5469: Mr. WALZ. California, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, and Keystone XL Pipeline, that fall within the H.R. 5474: Mr. PETRI. Mr. MCDERMOTT. H.R. 5475: Mr. ENYART. H. Con. Res. 114: Mr. FARR, Mr. JOHNSON of jurisdiction of the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 5476: Mr. COOK. Georgia, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. sources do not contain any congressional H.R. 5480: Mr. BURGESS and Mr. POMPEO. SERRANO, and Mr. TAKANO. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited H.R. 5481: Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. FORTEN- H. Res. 109: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of House BERRY, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. fornia. rule XXI. CLAWSON of Florida, Mr. JONES, Mr. WHIT- H. Res. 284: Mr. THORNBERRY. OFFERED BY MR. SHUSTER FIELD, Mr. MCHENRY, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. H. Res. 428: Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. H.R. 5682 does not contain any congres- GRIFFIN of Arkansas, Mr. ROKITA, and Mr. DOGGETT, and Mr. ELLISON. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- NUNNELEE. H. Res. 456: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of H.R. 5484: Mr. LOBIONDO. New York. rule XXI. H.R. 5485: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. H. Res. 477: Mr. QUIGLEY. FFERED BY R PTON H.R. 5486: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of H. Res. 536: Mr. TERRY. O M . U New York, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Ms. SLAUGH- H. Res. 620: Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. STEWART, The provisions that warranted a referral to TER. Mr. RIGELL, Mr. MCKINLEY, Mr. BISHOP of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in H.R. 5500: Mr. CRAMER. New York, Mr. GRAYSON, Mr. FRANKS of Ari- H.R. 5682 do not contain any congressional H.R. 5503: Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and Ms. zona, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. GIBSON, Ms. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited CLARKE of New York. KUSTER, Mr. YOHO, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. RICE of tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H.R. 5505: Mr. COFFMAN and Mr. NUNNELEE. South Carolina, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsyl- XXI.

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