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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 No. 57 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces nificant role in the life of the Arme- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House his approval thereof. nian community. It is a great honor to pore (Mr. PASTOR of Arizona). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- welcome him today. f nal stands approved. f DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fore the House the following commu- gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. DAVIS) Chair will entertain up to 15 further re- nication from the Speaker: come forward and lead the House in the quests for 1-minute speeches on each WASHINGTON, DC, Pledge of Allegiance. side of the aisle. April 21, 2010. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky led the f I hereby appoint the Honorable ED PASTOR Pledge of Allegiance as follows: to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. INTRODUCING HOME HEALTH NANCY PELOSI, I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the CARE PLANNING IMPROVEMENT Speaker of the House of Representatives. United States of America, and to the Repub- ACT lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (Ms. SCHWARTZ asked and was PRAYER f given permission to address the House Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Ar- for 1 minute and to revise and extend menian Apostolic Church of America, WELCOMING ARCHBISHOP her remarks.) New York, New York, offered the fol- OSHAGAN CHOLOYAN Ms. SCHWARTZ. Seniors who see a lowing prayer: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without nurse practitioner or physician’s as- Almighty God, we seek Your grace objection, the gentlewoman from New sistant as their primary care provider and wisdom in our lives and in our York (Mrs. MALONEY) is recognized for face unnecessary delays in receiving leaders that they may serve Your peo- 1 minute. necessary home health services. Medi- ple with truth and justice. There was no objection. care recognizes that nurse practi- Remember Your faithful servants, Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, as a tioners and physician’s assistants diag- the Armenian people, who for 95 Aprils proud member of the Congressional nose and care for patients, prescribe have lived with the memory of the Caucus on Armenian Issues, and the medications, and order nursing home genocide of 11⁄2 million of their nation. Representative of a large and vibrant services for seniors, all in accordance We pray that such barbarity never community of Armenian Americans, I with State law. again be inflicted upon any of Your rise to welcome His Eminence Arch- But even when State laws explicitly creatures. We give thanks for the bless- bishop Oshagan Choloyan in his offer- include ordering home health care ings that You have bestowed upon the ing of the opening prayer, and join my within the scope of practice for nurse remnant of the Armenian people who colleagues this week in the sad com- practitioners, as Pennsylvania does, were welcomed and given new life in memoration of the Armenian genocide. Medicare still requires a physician’s the United States of America. We On this 95th anniversary of the geno- signature for referral and payment. thank You for delivering us from the cide, I join with a chorus of voices that That Medicare allows nurse practi- depths of despair into this land of lib- grows louder with each passing year. tioners and PA’s to sign the forms to erty. We simply will not allow the planned place a senior in a nursing home but Bless America, the country of greatness and goodness. Renew the values of elimination of an entire people to re- not for less expensive home health care our American heritage so that America main in the shadows of history. The just doesn’t make sense. This require- will remain the country of truth, free- Armenian genocide must be acknowl- ment leads to unnecessary and costly dom, justice, and peace. edged, studied, and never, ever allowed delays. We stand before You and ask this in to happen again. I urge my colleagues to join with me Your name and for Your glory. Amen. The archbishop is the head of the Ar- to fix this problem and to ensure that menian Church in the United States, seniors get the care that they need in f which is located in my district. As the appropriate and cost efficient settings THE JOURNAL spiritual shepherd of several hundred by cosponsoring my bill, H.R. 4993, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The thousand Armenian Americans in the Home Health Care Planning and Im- Chair has examined the Journal of the Eastern United States, he plays a sig- provement Act, and make sure that

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 seniors get the care they need in the Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, House with an assessment of Iran’s cur- right setting. Jamie Leigh Jones was a 20-year-old rent military capabilities and the re- f and went to Iraq as a civilian con- gime’s future military strategy. tractor. Here is her story: after being The report served as a stark re- NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER in Iraq just a few days, she said she was minder of the military and nuclear re- RULING drugged and gang raped by fellow em- alities in the region. Sadly, it is incom- (Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky asked and ployees. She was held hostage in a plete because it lacked information was given permission to address the cargo container for 24 hours without about funding provided by Iran’s mili- House for 1 minute and to revise and food or water. She was assaulted so tary branches and also information extend his remarks.) badly that later she had to have recon- about military doctrine. The informa- Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speak- structive surgery. tion that the report does include con- er, last week U.S. District Judge Bar- She convinced one of the people firms Iran’s efforts to hide its nuclear bara Crabb ruled that the National Day guarding her to let her borrow a cell infrastructure, their support of nuclear of Prayer violates the first amendment phone. She called her dad. Her dad terrorist surrogates, and the terrifying to the Constitution despite decades of called my office in Texas. With the investment in a missile that could hit statute and tradition. This is another help of the State Department, we America in less than 5 years. disappointing example of activist helped immediately to rescue her, and Now is the time for the administra- judges making decisions that fly in the she was quickly brought back to Amer- tion and Congress to put forward an ef- face of the Constitution, violating con- ica. fective strategy to deal with Iran. It is gressional intent, and the values of our But no one has been held accountable imperative that both parties work vigi- Founders. John Adams declared, ‘‘Our for these crimes. The rape kit and the lantly with our allies around the world Constitution was made only for a forensic evidence apparently were com- to ensure Iran does not continue down moral and religious people. It is wholly promised by somebody in Iraq. During this dangerous road. inadequate to the government of any this Victims’ Rights Week, we need to In conclusion, God bless our troops other.’’ realize that when citizens go to a war and we will never forget September Every year on the first Thursday of zone and serve their country and a 11th in the Global War on Terrorism. May we gather as a people to pray and crime is committed against them, they Congratulations Columbia Mayor- acknowledge our Nation’s need and should have justice. Elect Steve Benjamin and Council- place before eternity. George Wash- People like Jamie Leigh Jones de- woman Leona Plaugh, joining Tameika ington said, ‘‘Of all the dispositions serve the protection of our law. The Isaac Devine and Sam Davis. and habits which lead to political pros- long arm of the law should reach in f perity, religion and morality are indis- lands far away to hold perpetrators ac- CONGRATULATING VILLA MARIA pensable. In vain would that man claim countable for assaulting fellow Ameri- ACADEMY ON THEIR SECOND the tribute of patriotism, who should cans in time of war because justice is CONSECUTIVE STATE CHAMPION- labor to subvert these great pillars of what we do in this country. SHIP IN BASKETBALL human happiness.’’ And that’s just the way it is. This ruling is not what our Founders f (Mrs. DAHLKEMPER asked and was intended and does a disservice to our given permission to address the House history as a religious Nation. I call on WHOSE SIDE ARE WE ON? for 1 minute.) Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal (Mr. KAGEN asked and was given Mrs. DAHLKEMPER. Mr. Speaker, I this ruling. permission to address the House for 1 rise today to congratulate the women f minute.) of Villa Maria Academy from Erie, Mr. KAGEN. Mr. Speaker, all across Pennsylvania, my hometown, for their FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM northeast Wisconsin, everywhere I go extraordinary basketball team on their (Mr. BACA asked and was given per- people are asking me whose side am I second straight PIAA Class AA State mission to address the House for 1 on? Whose side are we on? Basketball Championship. minute.) Isn’t it time we finally began to work On March 26, Villa Maria sealed their Mr. BACA. We need financial regu- together to solve these complex prob- state championship after defeating latory reform. In 2008, our country wit- lems, to help rebuild our country, to York Catholic High School 52–44 at nessed the failure of some of the big- rebuild our jobs, bring these jobs back Penn State University. More than 2,000 gest and most interconnected compa- home where they belong instead of people filled the stands as the Villa nies in our economy. Years of greed sending them overseas? Whose side are Maria Victors lived up to their name. and irresponsible behavior allowed fi- we really on? The team was led by seniors Kayla nancial institutions to make casino Isn’t it time we pursued each and McBride, Ashley Prischak, Kaylyn bets with the money of hardworking every one of the crooks on Wall Street Maruca, Cara Wyant, Kelly Ek, and American families. who took our money? People in Wis- Erica Webber, who all helped secure Last year the Financial Services consin want their money back. They Villa’s back-to-back State champion- Committee and this Chamber passed a want their jobs back. And they are ships. Coach Scott Dibble steered this comprehensive set of reforms that will going to be asking the question whose great team to victory and finished the prevent these abuses from happening side are we on? Well, let’s work to- season with a 28–2 record. again. This reform finally put the gether, rebuild our families, our com- As a Villa Maria alum and former American consumer over the bottom munities, and make certain that any basketball player, I am so proud to lines of banks. They will allow share- bank, any bank or any investment firm offer well-deserved congratulations to holders to have a say on the excessive that is too big to fail ceases to exist. the Villa Victors on behalf of the U.S. bonuses that many executives receive Let’s break up the big banks on Wall House of Representatives. I can’t wait regardless of performance, and they Street. to see next year’s three-peat. will end the problems of too big to fail. f f The time has come for Members of IRAN’S MILITARY CAPABILITIES both Chambers to stop making false ac- HONORING THE LIFE OF GENERAL cusations in return for political gains. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina MIKOLAJCIK Let’s work together and pass financial asked and was given permission to ad- (Mr. BROWN of South Carolina asked regulatory reform. It’s time for change. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- and was given permission to address f vise and extend his remarks.) the House for 1 minute and to revise Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. and extend his remarks.) THE CASE OF JAMIE LEIGH JONES Speaker, yesterday the Department of Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was Defense released the Military Power Speaker, I rise today to honor the life given permission to address the House Report on Iran. The report is designed of my good friend, General Thomas for 1 minute.) to provide Congress and the White Mikolajcik, known to many of his

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2701 friends as General Mik, for his lasting the cost of health care. A cap-and-tax nent culture of bailouts on Wall Street. commitment to our Nation’s military energy bill which would cost the aver- The legislation moves us away from and veterans. age American family an additional sending failed companies into bank- After 27 years of active duty in the $3,000 annually for the energy. And, of ruptcy and toward government-man- Air Force, General Mik returned to course, the failed stimulus legislation aged bailouts. There would be a dif- Charleston, where he served as chair- costing $861 billion that has yet to cre- ferent set of rules for the largest firms, man of the Charleston Chamber of ate a single non-government job, leav- rules that create a perverse incentive Commerce’s Military Affairs Com- ing our unemployment rate at an abys- for these companies to take risks, rules mittee. In 2005, he was diagnosed with mal 9.7 percent. that encourage lower rates for the larg- ALS. At that time, the disease was not Now the Senate is considering a per- est firms because of the implicit gov- recognized as a service-connected dis- manent bailout for Wall Street, and ernment guarantee. Ultimately, we order by the VA. Because of the high the President’s top economic adviser is would be creating a dozen new Fannies incidence rate among veterans, General pushing for a European-style value and Freddies, not reforming a broken Mik worked tirelessly with me, the en- added tax on top of our current tax sys- system of government oversight. tire VA Committee, and General Peake tem. I think the American people have had to change VA regulations to make ALS Mr. Speaker, the American people de- enough of bailouts. The Dodd bill cre- a presumptive disease. He also played serve better than they’re currently get- ates an endless cycle of failure where an instrumental role in the establish- ting, and House Republicans have a Wall Street bankers are the only ones ment of the National ALS Registry. commonsense solution that will create who come out ahead. It should be Because of his valiant efforts, no vet- jobs, lower the tax burden for Amer- stopped. eran will ever have to fight for dis- ican families, and stop spending money f ability after they have been diagnosed that we don’t have. AN INJUSTICE TO AMERICAN with ALS. General Mik always put f WORKERS AND TAXPAYERS service to our country and his fellow HONORING EARTH DAY countrymen first, and he will be great- (Mr. INSLEE asked and was given ly missed. (Mrs. CAPPS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- f minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM marks.) Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Speaker, I come to (Mr. BUTTERFIELD asked and was Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, this week the floor to speak against a significant given permission to address the House we celebrate Earth Day. Since its in- injustice to both American workers for 1 minute.) ception following the tragic oil spill off and the American taxpayer, and that is Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, Santa Barbara, Earth Day has become the decision by the Air Force to extend when I recently visited a restaurant in a call to action on behalf of the envi- the deadline for offering bids for the my rural district, a gentleman ap- ronment. Air Force’s new imperative tanker, proached me to say that he was a Re- As one who represents this coastline, which has allowed an illegally sub- publican and had never voted for a one of the most beautiful and sensitive sidized competitor, the EADS Com- Democrat, but he voted for President areas in America, I know that every pany, which has now taken advantage Obama. He stated his appreciation that day is Earth Day. But the important of that, to the disadvantage of Amer- the President was standing up to greed, thing about this year’s celebration is ican workers and the disadvantage of that he was standing up to Wall Street that it marks a turning point for our American taxpayers. It is inconceiv- and corporate America. He felt that Nation. Under Democratic leadership able to me that we have extended this corporate greed is among the greatest our country is finally poised to begin deadline to allow a competitor to offer challenges facing our Nation, and he is addressing our longstanding energy a bid that will be illegally subsidized absolutely correct. issues. by European governments. The first day President Obama took Through the Recovery Act, for exam- If this travesty is allowed to happen, office, the country was at the brink of ple, we’ve launched a clean energy we could lose thousands of jobs. The economic ruin triggered by financial economy that’s creating millions of taxpayers would have been suffering deregulation and banks that pursued jobs, reducing our dependence on dirty seeing these illegal subsidies, and a reckless investments to produce quick energy sources, and, through effi- great injustice will have been per- profits. Wall Street was acting more ciencies, lowering energy costs for petrated. like casinos than banks, taking big American families and businesses. This cannot stand. We should con- gambles, and when they lost, forcing Now is the time to seize the unprece- tinue to fight this grave injustice. the taxpayers to pay. They got rich, dented opportunity before us. The f everyone else got squeezed. clean energy legislation we’ve passed in this Chamber will be the legacy we RESTORING U.S. Democrats have a solution. Wall COMPETITIVENESS Street doesn’t like it, but we have a so- leave for our children and our grand- (Mr. BOUSTANY asked and was lution. We want transparency, we want children. To protect them and all who given permission to address the House accountability, and we will not stop come after us, we must continue mak- for 1 minute and to revise and extend until that happens. ing these smart investments and meet the challenges of the 21st century. his remarks.) f f Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, our b 1015 country is on an unsustainable path STOP THE ENDLESS BAILOUTS with trillion-dollar deficits annually, WE CAN DO BETTER (Mr. PITTS asked and was given per- continued massive government spend- (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and mission to address the House for 1 ing, and an atmosphere of uncertainty was given permission to address the minute and to revise and extend his re- as President Obama and congressional House for 1 minute and to revise and marks.) Democrats have enacted $760 million in extend his remarks.) Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, beginning gross new tax increases since 2009, with Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speak- in the fall of 2008, Congress approved, more tax increases planned. It’s no er, I come to the floor this morning and the Bush and Obama administra- wonder that unemployment remains with a simple message: we can do bet- tions began to hand out taxpayer stubbornly high and economic growth ter. Just look around. money freely to banks and, eventually, is sluggish. These policies are a threat What has been accomplished under auto companies, with little trans- to U.S. competitiveness. the Democratic leadership? A takeover parency and, in some cases, little hope We need a commonsense policy to of our health care system, otherwise that the money would be repaid. promote growth. We need to cut gov- known as ObamaCare, which spends Now, the Senate is set to consider ernment spending and adhere to a bal- money we don’t have, without lowering legislation that will create a perma- anced budget. We need to increase U.S.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 exports by implementing the three free one million square miles, changed sov- now to pay subsidies for our trade part- trade agreements that we’ve already ereignty.’’ ners in other countries. negotiated. That way, we show that That’s what we’re commemorating We have got to stop this, Mr. Speak- America keeps its commitments. And today. er. It’s Congress’ responsibility to re- we need to lower the corporate tax rate f form our cotton program and our agri- so that our U.S. companies can com- culture subsidies. NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE pete against foreign competitors. These are commonsense policies that (Mr. FARR asked and was given per- f will lead to U.S. competitiveness, job mission to address the House for 1 WALL STREET REFORM growth, and economic growth. minute and to revise and extend his re- f marks.) (Mr. HARE asked and was given per- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today mission to address the House for 1 BATTLE OF SAN JACINTO DAY in observance of the National Day of minute and to revise and extend his re- (Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas asked Silence. April 16 was the 14th year marks.) and was given permission to address we’ve commemorated the National Day Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the House for 1 minute and to revise of Silence, a time when students across in strong support of Wall Street re- and extend his remarks.) the country remain silent for the whole form. With 8 million jobs lost at the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. day to draw attention to discrimina- hands of Wall Street tycoons recklessly Speaker, on April 21, 1836, 174 years ago tion toward their LGBT peers. gambling on the financial futures of today, Texas forces led by General Sam Every day students who are lesbian, our constituents, enough is enough. Houston dealt a decisive blow to Gen- gay, bisexual and transgendered, as This Democratic Caucus has made eral Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna and well as those who are perceived to be great progress in pulling our economy his oppressive government. LGBT, are subjected to harassment, back from the brink of disaster, yet the Several weeks after signing the bullying, intimidation and violence. hard work remains. It’s my hope that Texas Declaration of Independence in These actions are incredibly harmful to we, in a bipartisan manner, can see March of 1836, roughly 900 members of students, and they also damage our that reforming Wall Street is not a po- the Texan army overpowered a much educational system. litical issue. It is an issue that will larger Mexican Army in a surprise at- In addition to supporting the Na- shape the financial security of all tack. Some 700 Mexican soldiers were tional Day of Silence, I’m also proud to Americans and prevent future eco- killed and 730 captured, while nine Tex- be cosponsor of H.R. 4530, the Student nomic disasters. ans died. Nondiscrimination Act. This act is nec- When we enact this bill, it will end The Texas army quickly and silently essary because bullying and discrimi- bailouts by helping ensure that tax- moved toward Santa Anna’s camp. nation are the norm for so many LGBT payers never again are on the hook for They were able to get very close be- young people. These youth face unique Wall Street’s risky decisions. It will cause General Santa Anna was still challenges in their physical and mental protect families’ retirement funds, col- pleased with his victory at the Alamo health. Last weekend a group of con- lege savings, home and business finan- and failed to post men to watch the stituents hosted a Queer Youth Health cial futures from unnecessary risks, Texans’ actions. At close range, the Summit in Santa Cruz, California. protect consumers from predatory ‘‘Twin Sisters’’ drawn by rawhide This group also works to identify lending abuses, fine print and industry thongs, were wheeled into position to mental and physical health needs and gimmicks. It will inject transparency begin unloading shells at the napping promote safe and healthy lifestyles for and accountability into the financial Mexican Army. The cannons were gifts queer and questioning youth in the re- system which has run amuck. from the people of Cincinnati, Ohio. gion. It’s unfortunate a summit like Mr. Speaker, I say to opponents of Texas soldiers followed the bombard- this is necessary, but I commend these this bill, enough is enough. It’s time to ment and yelled and shouted ‘‘Remem- students for responding so compas- vote in favor of Main Street all across ber the Alamo’’ and ‘‘Remember sionately. this great country and against the Wall Goliad’’ stopping only a few yards from Though many lesbian, gay, bisexual Street that has run roughshod over the the Mexican solders to open fire in a or transgender advocates and their future of too many American families. surprise attack. straight allies were silent last Friday, The Mexican soldiers were better we in Congress should never be. Our job f trained than their Texas opponents. is to speak for those who cannot speak WE MUST REIN IN WALL STREET They were caught off guard. It was a for themselves. BANKS bold attack in broad daylight. f Texas General Sam Houston, former (Ms. TITUS asked and was given per- Member of this Congress from Ten- BRAZILIAN COTTON ISSUE mission to address the House for 1 nessee, future President of the Repub- (Mr. FLAKE asked and was given minute and to revise and extend her re- lic of Texas, future U.S. Senator and permission to address the House for 1 marks.) Governor of Texas, had two horses shot minute.) Ms. TITUS. Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago out from under him and was shot and Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, April 6, our Nation suffered one of the greatest his ankle was shattered. 2010, marks the date that our farm sub- economic meltdowns in history when Santa Anna was captured that day sidies—these are programs that, on a the financial markets nearly collapsed and held prisoner and signed peace good day, are out of step with reality— and sent the country into the deepest treaties to give Texas independence. took an unprecedented leap into the recession in a generation, one that my The battle is memorialized along the absurd. On that day the administration State of Nevada is still working to pull San Jacinto River with a monument in hatched an agreement on Brazil trade itself out of. our district in La Porte, Texas. A panel litigation that includes the U.S. paying The hardworking people of southern on the side of the monument states: Brazil $143.7 million a year for ‘‘tech- Nevada have paid a steep price for the ‘‘Measured by its results, San Jacinto nical assistance and capacity build- greed and dangerous under-regulation was one of the decisive battles of the ing.’’ Because our subsidies violate of Wall Street that created a fore- world. The freedom of Texas from Mex- WTO rules, we’re now paying millions closure crisis resulting in far too many ico won here led to annexation and to to subsidize Brazilian agriculture. families losing their homes. Seniors the Mexican War, resulting in the ac- Let’s think about that for a minute. lost their retirement nest eggs, and quisition by the United States of the Our subsidies for U.S. farmers are out parents lost their savings to pay for States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, of step with the WTO. So what do we do their children to go to college. Nevada, California, Utah and parts of in response? We subsidize our trade It’s time to ensure that the proper Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas and Okla- partners elsewhere in the world. So safeguards are in place so that we can homa. Almost one-third of the present your tax dollars are not only going to prevent a crisis of this magnitude in area of the American Nation, nearly pay subsidies for U.S. agriculture, but the future. We must rein in Wall Street

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2703 banks that gave their executives ob- passed reform bill is about cleaning up givers of veterans, to improve the pro- scene bonuses while steering our econ- that irresponsibility and protecting vision of health care to veterans, and omy into the ditch. We must close reg- consumers, not about burdening local for other purposes, as amended. ulatory loopholes and strengthen over- banks that play by the rules. The Clerk read the title of the bill. sight enforcement so that government I have witnessed firsthand the valu- The text of the amendment is as fol- agencies cannot fall asleep at the able impacts that small- and medium- lows: wheel. sized community banks make on the Amendment: The House has already passed this daily lives of New York’s families, Strike out all after the enacting clause and important legislation that will perma- helping them buy their first home, fi- insert: nently end taxpayer bailouts and hold nance their small business, and send SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Wall Street accountable. I urge the their children to college. In these (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as Senate to do so. tough economic times, it is critical the ‘‘Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010’’. f that Congress hold financial institutions to a higher standard while allow- (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- TAX RELIEF ing local banks to continue to be able tents for this Act is as follows: (Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona to invest in their communities. Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 2. References to title 38, United States asked and was given permission to ad- f Code. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- TITLE I—CAREGIVER SUPPORT vise and extend her remarks.) HIDTA AWARDS Sec. 101. Assistance and support services for Mrs. KIRKPATRICK of Arizona. Mr. (Ms. GIFFORDS asked and was given Speaker, while we are beginning to see caregivers. permission to address the House for 1 Sec. 102. Medical care for family caregivers. signs of recovery, hardworking families minute and to revise and extend her re- Sec. 103. Counseling and mental health serv- and small business owners are still con- marks.) ices for caregivers. tending with the worst economic down- Ms. GIFFORDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise Sec. 104. Lodging and subsistence for attend- turn in decades. Creating jobs and help- today to pay tribute to the Arizona Re- ants. ing to get Arizona back on track region of the National High Intensity TITLE II—WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH mains my top priority. Drug Trafficking Area task force, also CARE MATTERS Washington can serve those goals by known as HIDTA. The HIDTA mission Sec. 201. Study of barriers for women vet- providing much needed tax relief for is to reduce drug trafficking in the erans to health care from the middle class households and entre- areas of our Nation that are most im- Department of Veterans Af- preneurs. It will be the American peo- pacted. This is done through a team ef- fairs. ple, not the government alone, who fort among Federal, local, and State Sec. 202. Training and certification for men- will get our economy moving again. tal health care providers of the authorities. Department of Veterans Affairs This Congress needs to support them At the recent HIDTA conference here on care for veterans suffering by helping them keep more of their in Washington, D.C., the Arizona from sexual trauma and post- hard-earned money. HIDTA was honored for its interdiction traumatic stress disorder. That’s why I fought for the largest successes and its financial investiga- Sec. 203. Pilot program on counseling in re- middle class tax cut in American his- tions. treat settings for women vet- tory. According to a report by Citizens In 2009, the Arizona region completed erans newly separated from for Tax Justice, 99 percent of working a 4-year investigation which led to a service in the Armed Forces. Arizonans benefited from that package Sec. 204. Service on certain advisory com- $93 million settlement with Western mittees of women recently sep- on tax day, saving an average of over Union. And the Southwest Border arated from service in the $1,000 each. HIDTA, which includes Arizona, was Armed Forces. Tax relief is putting money back into named the national HIDTA region of Sec. 205. Pilot program on assistance for our local economies, spurring job cre- the year. The Southwest HIDTA region child care for certain veterans ation and growth. I am proud to be covers the drug trafficking corridors receiving health care. standing up for this effort every step of through which more than 90 percent of Sec. 206. Care for newborn children of the way. the drugs that are brought into this women veterans receiving maternity care. f country flow through. I commend the men and women who TITLE III—RURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS b 1030 carry out these essential and dan- WALL STREET gerous drug interdiction efforts. Thank Sec. 301. Improvements to the Education Debt Reduction Program. (Mr. ARCURI asked and was given you to the service these men and Sec. 302. Visual impairment and orientation permission to address the House for 1 women give to our Nation. Thank you and mobility professionals edu- minute and to revise and extend his refor helping us secure our borders. cation assistance program. marks.) f Sec. 303. Demonstration projects on alter- Mr. ARCURI. Mr. Speaker, I under- natives for expanding care for ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER veterans in rural areas. stand that one of the biggest issues fac- PRO TEMPORE Sec. 304. Program on readjustment and men- ing American families today is the cost tal health care services for vet- of living and our economic future. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- erans who served in Operation I’m disappointed that the health of ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair Enduring Freedom and Oper- our Nation’s financial institutions has will postpone further proceedings ation Iraqi Freedom. come into question as a result of un- today on motions to suspend the rules Sec. 305. Travel reimbursement for veterans scrupulous lending and mortgage prac- on which a recorded vote or the yeas receiving treatment at facili- tices, preceded by years of inadequate and nays are ordered, or on which the ties of the Department of Vet- erans Affairs. regulation of the financial services in- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of rule XX. Sec. 306. Pilot program on incentives for dustry. Republicans and Democrats physicians who assume inpa- alike, for too long, have failed to hold Record votes on postponed questions tient responsibilities at com- unscrupulous financial institutions ac- will be taken later. munity hospitals in health pro- countable, and hardworking families f fessional shortage areas. across the country are paying the Sec. 307. Grants for veterans service organi- price. CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS zations for transportation of At the same time, I know that many OMNIBUS HEALTH SERVICES ACT highly rural veterans. Sec. 308. Modification of eligibility for par- local banks have not engaged in the Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I move to ticipation in pilot program of risky and irresponsible lending prac- suspend the rules and pass the bill (S. enhanced contract care author- tices that led to the economic melt- 1963) to amend title 38, United States ity for health care needs of cer- down that we saw last year. The House- Code, to provide assistance to care- tain veterans.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0655 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2704 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 TITLE IV—MENTAL HEALTH CARE Sec. 603. Reauthorization of health profes- ‘‘(A) is a veteran or member of the Armed MATTERS sionals educational assistance Forces undergoing medical discharge from Sec. 401. Eligibility of members of the scholarship program. the Armed Forces; Armed Forces who serve in Op- Sec. 604. Loan repayment program for clin- ‘‘(B) has a serious injury (including trau- eration Enduring Freedom or ical researchers from disadvan- matic brain injury, psychological trauma, or Operation Iraqi Freedom for taged backgrounds. other mental disorder) incurred or aggra- counseling and services through TITLE VII—HOMELESS VETERANS vated in the line of duty in the active mili- Readjustment Counseling Serv- MATTERS tary, naval, or air service on or after Sep- ice. Sec. 701. Per diem grant payments to non- tember 11, 2001; and Sec. 402. Restoration of authority of Read- conforming entities. ‘‘(C) is in need of personal care services because of— justment Counseling Service to TITLE VIII—NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND ‘‘(i) an inability to perform one or more ac- provide referral and other as- EDUCATION CORPORATIONS tivities of daily living; sistance upon request to former Sec. 801. General authorities on establish- members of the Armed Forces ‘‘(ii) a need for supervision or protection ment of corporations. based on symptoms or residuals of neuro- not authorized counseling. Sec. 802. Clarification of purposes of cor- Sec. 403. Study on suicides among veterans. logical or other impairment or injury; or porations. ‘‘(iii) such other matters as the Secretary TITLE V—OTHER HEALTH CARE Sec. 803. Modification of requirements for considers appropriate. MATTERS boards of directors of corpora- ‘‘(3)(A) As part of the program required by Sec. 501. Repeal of certain annual reporting tions. paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to requirements. Sec. 804. Clarification of powers of corpora- family caregivers of eligible veterans the fol- Sec. 502. Submittal date of annual report on tions. lowing assistance: Sec. 805. Redesignation of section 7364A of Gulf War research. ‘‘(i) To each family caregiver who is ap- title 38, United States Code. Sec. 503. Payment for care furnished to proved as a provider of personal care services Sec. 806. Improved accountability and over- CHAMPVA beneficiaries. for an eligible veteran under paragraph (6)— sight of corporations. Sec. 504. Disclosure of patient treatment in- ‘‘(I) such instruction, preparation, and formation from medical records TITLE IX—CONSTRUCTION AND NAMING training as the Secretary considers appro- of patients lacking decision- MATTERS priate for the family caregiver to provide making capacity. Sec. 901. Authorization of medical facility personal care services to the eligible vet- Sec. 505. Enhancement of quality manage- projects. eran; ment. Sec. 902. Designation of Merril Lundman De- ‘‘(II) ongoing technical support consisting Sec. 506. Pilot program on use of commu- partment of Veterans Affairs of information and assistance to address, in nity-based organizations and Outpatient Clinic, Havre, Mon- a timely manner, the routine, emergency, local and State government en- tana. and specialized caregiving needs of the fam- tities to ensure that veterans Sec. 903. Designation of William C. Tallent ily caregiver in providing personal care serv- receive care and benefits for Department of Veterans Affairs ices to the eligible veteran; which they are eligible. Outpatient Clinic, Knoxville, ‘‘(III) counseling; and Sec. 507. Specialized residential care and re- Tennessee. ‘‘(IV) lodging and subsistence under sec- habilitation for certain vet- Sec. 904. Designation of Max J. Beilke De- tion 111(e) of this title. erans. partment of Veterans Affairs ‘‘(ii) To each family caregiver who is des- Sec. 508. Expanded study on the health im- Outpatient Clinic, Alexandria, ignated as the primary provider of personal pact of Project Shipboard Haz- Minnesota. care services for an eligible veteran under ard and Defense. TITLE X—OTHER MATTERS paragraph (7)— Sec. 509. Use of non-Department facilities Sec. 1001. Expansion of authority for Depart- ‘‘(I) the assistance described in clause (i); for rehabilitation of individuals ment of Veterans Affairs police ‘‘(II) such mental health services as the with traumatic brain injury. officers. Secretary determines appropriate; Sec. 510. Pilot program on provision of den- Sec. 1002. Uniform allowance for Depart- ‘‘(III) respite care of not less than 30 days tal insurance plans to veterans ment of Veterans Affairs police annually, including 24-hour per day care of and survivors and dependents of officers. the veteran commensurate with the care pro- veterans. Sec. 1003. Submission of reports to Congress vided by the family caregiver to permit ex- Sec. 511. Prohibition on collection of copay- by Secretary of Veterans Af- tended respite; ments from veterans who are fairs in electronic form. ‘‘(IV) medical care under section 1781 of catastrophically disabled. Sec. 1004. Determination of budgetary ef- this title; and Sec. 512. Higher priority status for certain fects for purposes of compliance ‘‘(V) a monthly personal caregiver stipend. veterans who are medal of with Statutory Pay-As-You-Go- ‘‘(B) Respite care provided under subpara- honor recipients. Act of 2010. graph (A)(ii)(III) shall be medically and age- Sec. 513. Hospital care, medical services, and SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 38, UNITED appropriate and include in-home care. nursing home care for certain STATES CODE. ‘‘(C)(i) The amount of the monthly per- Vietnam-era veterans exposed Except as otherwise expressly provided, sonal caregiver stipend provided under sub- to herbicide and veterans of the whenever in this Act an amendment or re- paragraph (A)(ii)(V) shall be determined in Persian Gulf War. peal is expressed in terms of an amendment accordance with a schedule established by Sec. 514. Establishment of Director of Physi- to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, the Secretary that specifies stipends based cian Assistant Services in Vet- the reference shall be considered to be made upon the amount and degree of personal care erans Health Administration. to a section or other provision of title 38, services provided. Sec. 515. Committee on Care of Veterans United States Code. ‘‘(ii) The Secretary shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that the schedule required with Traumatic Brain Injury. TITLE I—CAREGIVER SUPPORT Sec. 516. Increase in amount available to by clause (i) specifies that the amount of the SEC. 101. ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES monthly personal caregiver stipend provided disabled veterans for improve- FOR CAREGIVERS. ments and structural alter- to a primary provider of personal care serv- (a) ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES.— ices for the provision of personal care servations furnished as part of (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter home health services. ices to an eligible veteran is not less than 17 is amended by adding at the end the fol- the monthly amount a commercial home Sec. 517. Extension of statutorily defined co- lowing new section: payments for certain veterans health care entity would pay an individual in ‘‘§ 1720G. Assistance and support services for for hospital care and nursing the geographic area of the eligible veteran to caregivers home care. provide equivalent personal care services to Sec. 518. Extension of authority to recover ‘‘(a) PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE ASSIST- the eligible veteran. ‘‘(iii) If personal care services are not cost of certain care and services ANCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS.—(1)(A) The available from a commercial home health from disabled veterans with Secretary shall establish a program of com- entity in the geographic area of an eligible health-plan contracts. prehensive assistance for family caregivers of eligible veterans. veteran, the amount of the monthly personal TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall only provide sup- caregiver stipend payable under the schedule MATTERS port under the program required by subpara- required by clause (i) with respect to the eli- Sec. 601. Enhancement of authorities for re- graph (A) to a family caregiver of an eligible gible veteran shall be determined by taking tention of medical profes- veteran if the Secretary determines it is in into consideration the costs of commercial sionals. the best interest of the eligible veteran to do providers of personal care services in pro- Sec. 602. Limitations on overtime duty, so. viding personal care services in geographic weekend duty, and alternative ‘‘(2) For purposes of this subsection, an eli- areas other than the geographic area of the work schedules for nurses. gible veteran is any individual who— eligible veteran with similar costs of living.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2705 ‘‘(4) An eligible veteran and a family mem- care services for the eligible veteran under gram required by paragraph (1) shall include ber of the eligible veteran seeking to partici- subparagraph (A) may, in accordance with the following: pate in the program required by paragraph procedures the Secretary shall establish for ‘‘(i) Services regarding the administering (1) shall jointly submit to the Secretary an such purposes, revoke consent with respect of personal care services, which, subject to application therefor in such form and in such to such family member under subparagraph subparagraph (B), shall include— manner as the Secretary considers appro- (B)(iii). ‘‘(I) educational sessions made available priate. ‘‘(D) If a family member designated as the both in person and on an Internet website; ‘‘(5) For each application submitted jointly primary provider of personal care services ‘‘(II) use of telehealth and other available by an eligible veteran and family member, for an eligible veteran under subparagraph technologies; and the Secretary shall evaluate— (A) subsequently fails to meet any require- ‘‘(III) teaching techniques, strategies, and ‘‘(A) the eligible veteran— ment set forth in subparagraph (B), the Sec- skills for caring for a disabled veteran; ‘‘(i) to identify the personal care services retary— ‘‘(ii) Counseling and other services under required by the eligible veteran; and ‘‘(i) shall immediately revoke the family section 1782 of this title. ‘‘(ii) to determine whether such require- member’s designation under subparagraph ‘‘(iii) Respite care under section 1720B of ments could be significantly or substantially (A); and this title that is medically and age appro- satisfied through the provision of personal ‘‘(ii) may designate, in consultation with priate for the veteran (including 24-hour per care services from a family member; and the eligible veteran, a new primary provider day in-home care). ‘‘(B) the family member to determine the of personal care services for the eligible vet- ‘‘(iv) Information concerning the sup- amount of instruction, preparation, and eran under such subparagraph. portive services available to caregivers training, if any, the family member requires ‘‘(E) The Secretary shall take such actions under this subsection and other public, pri- to provide the personal care services re- as may be necessary to ensure that the rev- vate, and nonprofit agencies that offer sup- quired by the eligible veteran— ocation of a designation under subparagraph port to caregivers. ‘‘(i) as a provider of personal care services (A) with respect to an eligible veteran does ‘‘(B) If the Secretary certifies to the Com- for the eligible veteran; and not interfere with the provision of personal mittees on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate ‘‘(ii) as the primary provider of personal care services required by the eligible vet- and the House of Representatives that fund- care services for the eligible veteran. eran. ing available for a fiscal year is insufficient ‘‘(6)(A) The Secretary shall provide each ‘‘(8) If an eligible veteran lacks the capac- to fund the provision of services specified in family member of an eligible veteran who ity to make a decision under this subsection, one or more subclauses of subparagraph makes a joint application under paragraph the Secretary may, in accordance with regu- (A)(i), the Secretary shall not be required (4) the instruction, preparation, and training lations and policies of the Department re- under subparagraph (A) to provide the serv- determined to be required by such family garding appointment of guardians or the use ices so specified in the certification during member under paragraph (5)(B). of powers of attorney, appoint a surrogate the period beginning on the date that is 180 ‘‘(B) Upon the successful completion by a for the eligible veteran who may make deci- days after the date the certification is re- family member of an eligible veteran of in- sions and take action under this subsection ceived by the Committees and ending on the struction, preparation, and training under on behalf of the eligible veteran. last day of the fiscal year. subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall ap- ‘‘(9)(A) The Secretary shall monitor the ‘‘(4) In providing information under para- prove the family member as a provider of well-being of each eligible veteran receiving graph (3)(A)(iv), the Secretary shall collabo- personal care services for the eligible vet- personal care services under the program re- rate with the Assistant Secretary for Aging eran. quired by paragraph (1). of the Department of Health and Human ‘‘(C) The Secretary shall, subject to regula- ‘‘(B) The Secretary shall document each Services in order to provide caregivers actions the Secretary shall prescribe, provide finding the Secretary considers pertinent to cess to aging and disability resource centers for necessary travel, lodging, and per diem the appropriate delivery of personal care under the Administration on Aging of the expenses incurred by a family member of an services to an eligible veteran under the pro- Department of Health and Human Services. eligible veteran in undergoing instruction, gram. ‘‘(5) In carrying out the program required preparation, and training under subpara- ‘‘(C) The Secretary shall establish proce- by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall conduct graph (A). dures to ensure appropriate follow-up regard- outreach to inform covered veterans and ‘‘(D) If the participation of a family mem- ing findings described in subparagraph (B). caregivers of covered veterans about the pro- ber of an eligible veteran in instruction, Such procedures may include the following: gram. The outreach shall include an empha- preparation, and training under subpara- ‘‘(i) Visiting an eligible veteran in the eli- sis on covered veterans and caregivers of graph (A) would interfere with the provision gible veteran’s home to review directly the covered veterans living in rural areas. of personal care services to the eligible vet- quality of personal care services provided to ‘‘(c) CONSTRUCTION.—(1) A decision by the eran, the Secretary shall, subject to regula- the eligible veteran. Secretary under this section affecting the tions as the Secretary shall prescribe and in ‘‘(ii) Taking such corrective action with re- furnishing of assistance or support shall be consultation with the veteran, provide res- spect to the findings of any review of the considered a medical determination. pite care to the eligible veteran during the quality of personal care services provided an ‘‘(2) Nothing in this section shall be con- provision of such instruction, preparation, eligible veteran as the Secretary considers strued to create— and training to the family member so that appropriate, which may include— ‘‘(A) an employment relationship between the family member can participate in such ‘‘(I) providing additional training to a fam- the Secretary and an individual in receipt of instruction, preparation, and training with- ily caregiver; and assistance or support under this section; or out interfering with the provision of such ‘‘(II) suspending or revoking the approval ‘‘(B) any entitlement to any assistance or services to the eligible veteran. of a family caregiver under paragraph (6) or support provided under this section. ‘‘(7)(A) For each eligible veteran with at the designation of a family caregiver under ‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: least one family member who is described by paragraph (7). ‘‘(1) The term ‘caregiver’, with respect to subparagraph (B), the Secretary shall des- ‘‘(10) The Secretary shall carry out out- an eligible veteran under subsection (a) or a ignate one family member of such eligible reach to inform eligible veterans and family covered veteran under subsection (b), means veteran as the primary provider of personal members of eligible veterans of the program an individual who provides personal care care services for such eligible veteran. required by paragraph (1) and the benefits of services to the veteran. ‘‘(B) A primary provider of personal care participating in the program. ‘‘(2) The term ‘family caregiver’, with re- services designated for an eligible veteran ‘‘(b) PROGRAM OF GENERAL CAREGIVER SUP- spect to an eligible veteran under subsection under subparagraph (A) shall be selected PORT SERVICES.—(1) The Secretary shall es- (a), means a family member who is a care- from among family members of the eligible tablish a program of support services for giver of the veteran. veteran who— caregivers of covered veterans who are en- ‘‘(3) The term ‘family member’, with re- ‘‘(i) are approved under paragraph (6) as a rolled in the health care system established spect to an eligible veteran under subsection provider of personal care services for the eli- under section 1705(a) of this title (including (a), means an individual who— gible veteran; caregivers who do not reside with such vet- ‘‘(A) is a member of the family of the vet- ‘‘(ii) elect to provide the personal care erans). eran, including— services to the eligible veteran that the Sec- ‘‘(2) For purposes of this subsection, a cov- ‘‘(i) a parent; retary determines the eligible veteran re- ered veteran is any individual who needs per- ‘‘(ii) a spouse; quires under paragraph (5)(A)(i); sonal care services because of— ‘‘(iii) a child; ‘‘(iii) has the consent of the eligible vet- ‘‘(A) an inability to perform one or more ‘‘(iv) a step-family member; and eran to be the primary provider of personal activities of daily living; ‘‘(v) an extended family member; or care services for the eligible veteran; and ‘‘(B) a need for supervision or protection ‘‘(B) lives with the veteran but is not a ‘‘(iv) are considered by the Secretary as based on symptoms or residuals of neuro- member of the family of the veteran. competent to be the primary provider of per- logical or other impairment or injury; or ‘‘(4) The term ‘personal care services’, with sonal care services for the eligible veteran. ‘‘(C) such other matters as the Secretary respect to an eligible veteran under sub- ‘‘(C) An eligible veteran receiving personal shall specify. section (a) or a covered veteran under sub- care services from a family member des- ‘‘(3)(A) The support services furnished to section (b), means services that provide the ignated as the primary provider of personal caregivers of covered veterans under the pro- veteran the following:

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(D) The recommendations of such individ- GIVERS. ‘‘(B) Any other non-institutional extended uals, caregivers, and organizations, if any, Section 1781(a) is amended— care (as such term is used in section that were not adopted and incorporated into (1) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and’’ at 1701(6)(E) of this title). the plan required by paragraph (1)(A), and the end; ‘‘(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— the reasons the Secretary did not adopt such (2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘and’’ at There are authorized to be appropriated to recommendations. the end; and carry out the programs required by sub- (3) by inserting after paragraph (3), the fol- (c) ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORT.— sections (a) and (b)— lowing new paragraph: (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years ‘‘(1) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 2010; and ‘‘(4) an individual designated as a primary after the date described in subsection ‘‘(2) $1,542,000,000 for the period of fiscal provider of personal care services under sec- (a)(3)(A) and annually thereafter, the Sec- years 2011 through 2015.’’. tion 1720G(a)(7)(A) of this title who is not en- retary shall submit to the Committee on (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of titled to care or services under a health-plan Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- sections at the beginning of chapter 17 is contract (as defined in section 1725(f) of this mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of amended by inserting after the item related title),’’. to section 1720F the following new item: Representatives a comprehensive report on the implementation of section 1720G of title SEC. 103. COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH ‘‘1720G. Assistance and support services for 38, United States Code, as added by sub- SERVICES FOR CAREGIVERS. caregivers.’’. section (a)(1). (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1782(c) is amend- (3) EFFECTIVE DATE.— (2) CONTENTS.—The report required by ed— (A) IN GENERAL.—The amendments made paragraph (1) shall include the following: (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘; or’’ and by this subsection shall take effect on the (A) With respect to the program of com- inserting a semicolon; date that is 270 days after the date of the en- prehensive assistance for family caregivers (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- actment of this Act. required by subsection (a)(1) of such section graph (3); and (B) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of 1720G and the program of general caregiver (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- Veterans Affairs shall commence the pro- support services required by subsection (b)(1) lowing new paragraph (2): grams required by subsections (a) and (b) of of such section— ‘‘(2) a family caregiver of an eligible vet- section 1720G of title 38, United States Code, (i) the number of caregivers that received eran or a caregiver of a covered veteran (as as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection, assistance under such programs; those terms are defined in section 1720G of on the date on which the amendments made (ii) the cost to the Department of pro- this title); or’’. by this subsection take effect. viding assistance under such programs; (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The section (b) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND REPORT.— (iii) a description of the outcomes achieved heading of section 1782 is amended by adding (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days by, and any measurable benefits of, carrying at the end, the following: ‘‘and caregivers’’. after the date of the enactment of this Act, out such programs; LERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall— (c) C (iv) an assessment of the effectiveness and sections at the beginning of chapter 17 is (A) develop a plan for the implementation the efficiency of the implementation of such amended by striking the item relating to of the program of comprehensive assistance programs; and section 1782 and inserting the following new for family caregivers required by section (v) such recommendations, including rec- item: 1720G(a)(1) of title 38, United States Code, as ommendations for legislative or administra- added by subsection (a)(1) of this section; and ‘‘1782. Counseling, training, and mental tive action, as the Secretary considers ap- (B) submit to the Committee on Veterans’ health services for immediate propriate in light of carrying out such pro- Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on family members and care- grams. Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- givers.’’. (B) With respect to the program of com- tives a report on such plan. prehensive assistance for family caregivers SEC. 104. LODGING AND SUBSISTENCE FOR AT- (2) CONSULTATION.—In developing the plan required by such subsection (a)(1)— TENDANTS. required by paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary (i) a description of the outreach activities Section 111(e) is amended— shall consult with the following: carried out by the Secretary under such pro- (1) by striking ‘‘When’’ and inserting the (A) Individuals described in section gram; and following: ‘‘(1) Except as provided in para- 1720G(a)(2) of title 38, United States Code, as (ii) an assessment of the manner in which graph (2), when’’; and added by subsection (a)(1) of this section. resources are expended by the Secretary (2) by adding at the end the following new (B) Family members of such individuals under such program, particularly with re- paragraphs: who provide personal care services to such spect to the provision of monthly personal ‘‘(2)(A) Without regard to whether an eligi- individuals. caregiver stipends under paragraph ble veteran entitled to mileage under this (C) The Secretary of Defense with respect (3)(A)(ii)(v) of such subsection (a). section for travel to a Department facility to matters concerning personal care services (C) With respect to the provision of general for the purpose of medical examination, for members of the Armed Forces undergoing caregiver support services required by such treatment, or care requires an attendant in medical discharge from the Armed Forces subsection (b)(1)— order to perform such travel, an attendant of who are eligible to benefit from personal (i) a summary of the support services made such veteran described in subparagraph (B) care services furnished under the program of available under the program; may be allowed expenses of travel (including comprehensive assistance required by sec- (ii) the number of caregivers who received lodging and subsistence) upon the same basis tion 1720G(a)(1) of such title, as so added. support services under the program; as such veteran during— (D) Veterans service organizations, as rec- (iii) the cost to the Department of pro- ‘‘(i) the period of time in which such vet- ognized by the Secretary for the representa- viding each support service provided under eran is traveling to and from a Department tion of veterans under section 5902 of such the program; and facility for the purpose of medical examina- title. (iv) such other information as the Sec- tion, treatment, or care; and (E) National organizations that specialize retary considers appropriate. ‘‘(ii) the duration of the medical examina- in the provision of assistance to individuals tion, treatment, or care episode for such vet- with the types of disabilities that family (d) REPORT ON EXPANSION OF FAMILY CARE- eran. caregivers will encounter while providing GIVER ASSISTANCE.— personal care services under the program of (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than two years ‘‘(B) An attendant of a veteran described in comprehensive assistance required by sec- after the date described in subsection this subparagraph is a provider of personal tion 1720G(a)(1) of such title, as so added. (a)(3)(A), the Secretary shall submit to the care services for such veteran who is ap- (F) National organizations that specialize Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Sen- proved under paragraph (6) of section in provision of assistance to family members ate and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 1720G(a) of this title or designated under of veterans who provide personal care serv- of the House of Representatives a report on paragraph (7) of such section 1720G(a). ices to such veterans. the feasibility and advisability of expanding ‘‘(C) The Secretary may prescribe regula- (G) Such other organizations with an inter- the provision of assistance under section tions to carry out this paragraph. Such regu- est in the provision of care to veterans and 1720G(a) of title 38, United States Code, as lations may include provisions— assistance to family caregivers as the Sec- added by subsection (a)(1), to family care- ‘‘(i) to limit the number of attendants that retary considers appropriate. givers of veterans who have a serious injury may receive expenses of travel under this (3) REPORT CONTENTS.—The report required incurred or aggravated in the line of duty in paragraph for a single medical examination, by paragraph (1)(B) shall contain the fol- the active military, naval, or air service be- treatment, or care episode of an eligible vet- lowing: fore September 11, 2001. eran; and (A) The plan required by paragraph (1)(A). (2) RECOMMENDATIONS.—The report re- ‘‘(ii) to require such attendants to use cer- (B) A description of the individuals, care- quired by paragraph (1) shall include such tain travel services. givers, and organizations consulted by the recommendations as the Secretary considers ‘‘(D) In this subsection, the term ‘eligible Secretary of Veterans Affairs under para- appropriate with respect to the expansion de- veteran’ has the meaning given that term in graph (2). scribed in such paragraph. section 1720G(a)(2) of this title.’’.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2707 TITLE II—WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH (B) The Advisory Committee on Women with sexual trauma and post-traumatic CARE MATTERS Veterans established under section 542 of stress disorder as the Secretary considers ap- SEC. 201. STUDY OF BARRIERS FOR WOMEN VET- such title. propriate. ERANS TO HEALTH CARE FROM THE (f) REPORTS.— ‘‘(6) Such other information as the Sec- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- (1) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later retary considers appropriate.’’. FAIRS. than six months after the date on which the SEC. 203. PILOT PROGRAM ON COUNSELING IN (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of Department of Veterans Affairs publishes a RETREAT SETTINGS FOR WOMEN Veterans Affairs shall conduct a comprehen- final report on the study titled ‘‘National VETERANS NEWLY SEPARATED sive study of the barriers to the provision of Survey of Women Veterans in Fiscal Year FROM SERVICE IN THE ARMED comprehensive health care by the Depart- 2007–2008’’, the Secretary shall submit to FORCES. ment of Veterans Affairs encountered by Congress a report on the status of the imple- (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.— women who are veterans. In conducting the mentation of this section. (1) IN GENERAL.—Commencing not later study, the Secretary shall— (2) REPORT ON STUDY.—Not later than 30 than 180 days after the date of the enactment (1) survey women veterans who seek or re- months after the date on which the Depart- of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs ceive hospital care or medical services pro- ment publishes such final report, the Sec- shall carry out, through the Readjustment vided by the Department of Veterans Affairs retary shall submit to Congress a report on Counseling Service of the Veterans Health as well as women veterans who do not seek the study required under this section. The Administration, a pilot program to evaluate or receive such care or services; report shall include recommendations for the feasibility and advisability of providing (2) administer the survey to a representa- such administrative and legislative action as reintegration and readjustment services de- tive sample of women veterans from each the Secretary considers appropriate. The re- scribed in subsection (b) in group retreat set- Veterans Integrated Service Network; and port shall also include the findings of the tings to women veterans who are recently (3) ensure that the sample of women vet- head of each division of the Department separated from service in the Armed Forces erans surveyed is of sufficient size for the specified under subsection (e)(2) and of the after a prolonged deployment. study results to be statistically significant Under Secretary for Health. (2) PARTICIPATION AT ELECTION OF VET- and is a larger sample than that of the study (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— ERAN.—The participation of a veteran in the referred to in subsection (b). There is authorized to be appropriated to the pilot program under this section shall be at the election of the veteran. (b) USE OF PREVIOUS STUDY.—In conducting Secretary of Veterans Affairs $4,000,000 to (b) COVERED SERVICES.—The services pro- the study required by subsection (a), the Sec- carry out this section. vided to a woman veteran under the pilot retary shall build on the work of the study of SEC. 202. TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION FOR program shall include the following: the Department of Veterans Affairs titled MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (1) Information on reintegration into the ‘‘National Survey of Women Veterans in Fis- OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS veteran’s family, employment, and commu- cal Year 2007–2008’’. AFFAIRS ON CARE FOR VETERANS SUFFERING FROM SEXUAL TRAUMA nity. (c) ELEMENTS OF STUDY.—In conducting the AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DIS- (2) Financial counseling. study required by subsection (a), the Sec- ORDER. (3) Occupational counseling. retary shall conduct research on the effects Section 1720D is amended— (4) Information and counseling on stress of the following on the women veterans sur- (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- reduction. veyed in the study: section (f); and (5) Information and counseling on conflict (1) The perceived stigma associated with (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- resolution. seeking mental health care services. lowing new subsections: (6) Such other information and counseling (2) The effect of driving distance or avail- ‘‘(d)(1) The Secretary shall carry out a pro- as the Secretary considers appropriate to as- ability of other forms of transportation to gram to provide graduate medical education, sist a woman veteran under the pilot pro- the nearest medical facility on access to training, certification, and continuing med- gram in reintegration into the veteran’s care. ical education for mental health profes- family, employment, and community. (3) The availability of child care. sionals who provide counseling, care, and (c) LOCATIONS.—The Secretary shall carry (4) The acceptability of integrated primary services under subsection (a). out the pilot program at not fewer than care, women’s health clinics, or both. ‘‘(2) In carrying out the program required three locations selected by the Secretary for (5) The comprehension of eligibility re- by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall ensure purposes of the pilot program. quirements for, and the scope of services that— (d) DURATION.—The pilot program shall be available under, hospital care and medical ‘‘(A) all mental health professionals de- carried out during the two-year period begin- services. scribed in such paragraph have been trained ning on the date of the commencement of (6) The perception of personal safety and in a consistent manner; and the pilot program. comfort in inpatient, outpatient, and behav- ‘‘(B) training described in such paragraph (e) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after ioral health facilities. includes principles of evidence-based treat- the completion of the pilot program, the (7) The gender sensitivity of health care ment and care for sexual trauma and post- Secretary shall submit to Congress a report providers and staff to issues that particu- traumatic stress disorder. on the pilot program. The report shall con- larly affect women. ‘‘(e) Each year, the Secretary shall submit tain the findings and conclusions of the Sec- (8) The effectiveness of outreach for health to Congress an annual report on the coun- retary as a result of the pilot program, and care services available to women veterans. seling, care, and services provided to vet- shall include such recommendations for the (9) The location and operating hours of erans pursuant to this section. Each report continuation or expansion of the pilot pro- health care facilities that provide services to shall include data for the year covered by gram as the Secretary considers appropriate. women veterans. the report with respect to each of the fol- (f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (10) Such other significant barriers as the lowing: There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary considers appropriate. ‘‘(1) The number of mental health profes- Secretary of Veterans Affairs for each of fis- (d) DISCHARGE BY CONTRACT.—The Sec- sionals, graduate medical education train- cal years 2010 and 2011, $2,000,000 to carry out retary shall enter into a contract with a ees, and primary care providers who have the pilot program. qualified independent entity or organization been certified under the program required by SEC. 204. SERVICE ON CERTAIN ADVISORY COM- to carry out the study and research required subsection (d) and the amount and nature of MITTEES OF WOMEN RECENTLY SEP- under this section. continuing medical education provided under ARATED FROM SERVICE IN THE (e) MANDATORY REVIEW OF DATA BY CER- such program to such professionals, trainees, ARMED FORCES. TAIN DEPARTMENT DIVISIONS.— and providers who are so certified. (a) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN VET- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall en- ‘‘(2) The number of women veterans who ERANS.—Section 542(a)(2)(A) is amended— sure that the head of each division of the De- received counseling and care and services (1) in clause (ii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the partment of Veterans Affairs specified in under subsection (a) from professionals and end; paragraph (2) reviews the results of the study providers who received training under sub- (2) in clause (iii), by striking the period at conducted under this section. The head of section (d). the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and each such division shall submit findings with ‘‘(3) The number of graduate medical edu- (3) by inserting after clause (iii) the fol- respect to the study to the Under Secretary cation, training, certification, and con- lowing new clause: for Health and to other pertinent program tinuing medical education courses provided ‘‘(iv) women veterans who are recently sep- offices within the Department of Veterans by reason of subsection (d). arated from service in the Armed Forces.’’. Affairs with responsibilities relating to ‘‘(4) The number of trained full-time equiv- (b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY VET- health care services for women veterans. alent employees required in each facility of ERANS.—Section 544(a)(2)(A) is amended— (2) SPECIFIED DIVISIONS.—The divisions of the Department to meet the needs of vet- (1) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the the Department of Veterans Affairs specified erans requiring treatment and care for sex- end; in this paragraph are the following: ual trauma and post-traumatic stress dis- (2) in clause (iv), by striking the period at (A) The Center for Women Veterans estab- order. the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and lished under section 318 of title 38, United ‘‘(5) Such recommendations for improve- (3) by inserting after clause (iv) the fol- States Code. ments in the treatment of women veterans lowing new clause:

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PILOT PROGRAM ON ASSISTANCE FOR There is authorized to be appropriated to the ‘‘7502. Application and acceptance. CHILD CARE FOR CERTAIN VET- Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out ‘‘7503. Amount of assistance; duration. ERANS RECEIVING HEALTH CARE. the pilot program $1,500,000 for each of fiscal ‘‘7504. Agreement. (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Sec- years 2010 and 2011. ‘‘7505. Repayment for failure to satisfy re- retary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a SEC. 206. CARE FOR NEWBORN CHILDREN OF quirements of agreement. pilot program to assess the feasibility and WOMEN VETERANS RECEIVING MA- ‘‘§ 7501. Establishment of scholarship pro- advisability of providing, subject to sub- TERNITY CARE. gram; purpose section (b), assistance to qualified veterans (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter VIII of chap- described in subsection (c) to obtain child ter 17 is amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subject to the avail- care so that such veterans can receive health following new section: ability of appropriations, the Secretary shall care services described in subsection (c). ‘‘§ 1786. Care for newborn children of women establish and carry out a scholarship pro- (b) LIMITATION ON PERIOD OF PAYMENTS.— veterans receiving maternity care gram to provide financial assistance in accordance with this chapter to individuals Assistance may only be provided to a quali- ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may fur- who— fied veteran under the pilot program for re- nish health care services described in sub- ‘‘(1) are accepted for enrollment or cur- ceipt of child care during the period that the section (b) to a newborn child of a woman rently enrolled in a program of study leading qualified veteran— veteran who is receiving maternity care fur- to a degree or certificate in visual impair- (1) receives the types of health care serv- nished by the Department for not more than ment or orientation and mobility, or a dual ices described in subsection (c) at a facility seven days after the birth of the child if the degree or certification in both such areas, at of the Department; and veteran delivered the child in— an accredited (as determined by the Sec- (2) requires travel to and return from such ‘‘(1) a facility of the Department; or retary) educational institution that is in a facility for the receipt of such health care ‘‘(2) another facility pursuant to a Depart- State; and services. ment contract for services relating to such ‘‘(2) enter into an agreement with the Sec- (c) QUALIFIED VETERANS.—For purposes of delivery. this section, a qualified veteran is a veteran ‘‘(b) COVERED HEALTH CARE SERVICES.— retary as described in section 7504 of this who is— Health care services described in this sub- title. (1) the primary caretaker of a child or chil- section are all post-delivery care services, ‘‘(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the scholar- dren; and including routine care services, that a new- ship program is to increase the supply of (2)(A) receiving from the Department— born child requires.’’. qualified blind rehabilitation specialists for (i) regular mental health care services; (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of the Department and the Nation. (ii) intensive mental health care services; sections at the beginning of chapter 17 is ‘‘(c) OUTREACH.—The Secretary shall pub- or amended by inserting after the item relating licize the scholarship program to edu- (iii) such other intensive health care serv- to section 1785 the following new item: cational institutions throughout the United States, with an emphasis on disseminating ices that the Secretary determines that pro- ‘‘1786. Care for newborn children of women information to such institutions with high vision of assistance to the veteran to obtain veterans receiving maternity numbers of Hispanic students and to Histori- child care would improve access to such care.’’. health care services by the veteran; or cally Black Colleges and Universities. TITLE III—RURAL HEALTH (B) in need of regular or intensive mental IMPROVEMENTS ‘‘§ 7502. Application and acceptance health care services from the Department, SEC. 301. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EDUCATION ‘‘(a) APPLICATION.—(1) To apply and par- and but for lack of child care services, would ticipate in the scholarship program under receive such health care services from the DEBT REDUCTION PROGRAM. (a) INCLUSION OF EMPLOYEE RETENTION AS this chapter, an individual shall submit to Department. PURPOSE OF PROGRAM.—Section 7681(a)(2) is the Secretary an application for such par- (d) LOCATIONS.—The Secretary shall carry amended by inserting ‘‘and retention’’ after ticipation together with an agreement de- out the pilot program in no fewer than three scribed in section 7504 of this title under Veterans Integrated Service Networks se- ‘‘recruitment’’ the first time it appears. (b) EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY.—Section which the participant agrees to serve a pe- lected by the Secretary for purposes of the 7682 is amended— riod of obligated service in the Department pilot program. (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘a re- as provided in the agreement in return for (e) DURATION.—The pilot program shall be payment of educational assistance as pro- carried out during the two-year period begin- cently appointed’’ and inserting ‘‘an’’; and vided in the agreement. ning on the date of the commencement of (2) by striking subsection (c). (c) INCREASE IN MAXIMUM ANNUAL AMOUNT ‘‘(2) In distributing application forms and the pilot program. OF PAYMENTS.—Paragraph (1) of subsection agreement forms to individuals desiring to (f) FORMS OF CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.— (d) of section 7683 is amended— participate in the scholarship program, the (1) IN GENERAL.—Child care assistance (1) by striking ‘‘$44,000’’ and inserting Secretary shall include with such forms the under this section may include the following: ‘‘$60,000’’; and following: (A) Stipends for the payment of child care (2) by striking ‘‘$10,000’’ and inserting ‘‘(A) A fair summary of the rights and li- offered by licensed child care centers (either ‘‘$12,000’’. abilities of an individual whose application directly or through a voucher program) (d) EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON AMOUNT is approved (and whose agreement is accept- which shall be, to the extent practicable, FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS.—Such subsection ed) by the Secretary. modeled after the Department of Veterans is further amended by adding at the end the ‘‘(B) A full description of the terms and Affairs Child Care Subsidy Program estab- following new paragraph: conditions that apply to participation in the lished pursuant to section 630 of the Treas- ‘‘(3)(A) The Secretary may waive the limi- scholarship program and service in the De- ury and General Government Appropriations tations under paragraphs (1) and (2) in the partment. Act, 2002 (Public Law 107–67; 115 Stat. 552). case of a participant described in subpara- ‘‘(b) APPROVAL.—(1) Upon the Secretary’s (B) Direct provision of child care at an on- graph (B). In the case of such a waiver, the approval of an individual’s participation in site facility of the Department of Veterans total amount of education debt repayments the scholarship program, the Secretary Affairs. payable to that participant is the total shall, in writing, promptly notify the indi- (C) Payments to private child care agen- amount of the principal and the interest on vidual of that acceptance. cies. the participant’s loans referred to in sub- ‘‘(2) An individual becomes a participant in (D) Collaboration with facilities or pro- section (a). the scholarship program upon such approval grams of other Federal departments or agen- ‘‘(B) A participant described in this sub- by the Secretary. cies. paragraph is a participant in the Program ‘‘§ 7503. Amount of assistance; duration (E) Such other forms of assistance as the who the Secretary determines serves in a po- Secretary considers appropriate. sition for which there is a shortage of quali- ‘‘(a) AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—The amount (2) AMOUNTS OF STIPENDS.—In the case that fied employees by reason of either the loca- of the financial assistance provided an indi- child care assistance under this section is tion or the requirements of the position.’’. vidual under the scholarship program under provided as a stipend under paragraph (1)(A), SEC. 302. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AND ORIENTA- this chapter shall be the amount determined such stipend shall cover the full cost of such TION AND MOBILITY PROFES- by the Secretary as being necessary to pay child care. SIONALS EDUCATION ASSISTANCE the tuition and fees of the individual. In the (g) REPORT.—Not later than six months PROGRAM. case of an individual enrolled in a program after the completion of the pilot program, (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM.—Part V is of study leading to a dual degree or certifi- the Secretary shall submit to Congress a re- amended by inserting after chapter 74 the cation in both the areas of study described in port on the pilot program. The report shall following new chapter: section 7501(a)(1) of this title, the tuition and

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(C) readjustment counseling and services supplement other educational assistance to ‘‘(d) OBLIGATION AS DEBT TO UNITED described in section 1712A of title 38, United the extent that the total amount of edu- STATES.—An obligation to repay the Sec- States Code; and cational assistance received by the indi- retary under this section is, for all purposes, (D) mental health services; and vidual during an academic year does not ex- a debt owed the United States. A discharge (2) to members of the immediate family of ceed the total tuition and fees for such aca- in bankruptcy under title 11 does not dis- veterans described in paragraph (1), during demic year. charge a person from such debt if the dis- the three-year period beginning on the date ‘‘(c) MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE.—(1) charge order is entered less than five years of the return of such veterans from deploy- The total amount of assistance provided after the date of the termination of the ment in Operation Enduring Freedom or Op- under the scholarship program for an aca- agreement or contract on which the debt is eration Iraqi Freedom, education, support, demic year to an individual who is a full- based.’’. counseling, and mental health services to as- time student may not exceed $15,000. (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The tables of sist in— ‘‘(2) In the case of an individual who is a chapters at the beginning of title 38, and of (A) the readjustment of such veterans to part-time student, the total amount of as- part V, are each amended by inserting after civilian life; sistance provided under the scholarship pro- the item relating to chapter 74 the following (B) in the case such veterans have an in- gram shall bear the same ratio to the new item: jury or illness incurred during such deploy- amount that would be paid under paragraph ‘‘75. Visual Impairment and Orienta- ment, the recovery of such veterans from (1) if the participant were a full-time student tion and Mobility Professionals such injury or illness; and in the program of study being pursued by the Educational Assistance Program 7501’’. (C) the readjustment of the family fol- individual as the coursework carried by the lowing the return of such veterans. (c) IMPLEMENTATION.—The Secretary of individual to full-time coursework in that Veterans Affairs shall implement chapter 75 (b) CONTRACTS WITH COMMUNITY MENTAL program of study. of title 38, United States Code, as added by HEALTH CENTERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED ENTI- ‘‘(3) The total amount of assistance pro- subsection (a), not later than six months TIES.—In carrying out the program required vided to an individual under the scholarship after the date of the enactment of this Act. by subsection (a), the Secretary may con- program may not exceed $45,000. tract with community mental health centers SEC. 303. DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS ON ALTER- ‘‘(d) MAXIMUM DURATION OF ASSISTANCE.— and other qualified entities to provide the NATIVES FOR EXPANDING CARE FOR Financial assistance may not be provided to VETERANS IN RURAL AREAS. services required by such subsection only in an individual under the scholarship program areas the Secretary determines are not ade- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- for more than six academic years. erans Affairs may, through the Director of quately served by other health care facilities ‘‘§ 7504. Agreement the Office of Rural Health, carry out dem- or vet centers of the Department of Veterans onstration projects to examine the feasi- Affairs. Such contracts shall require each ‘‘An agreement between the Secretary and contracting community health center or en- a participant in the scholarship program bility and advisability of alternatives for expanding care for veterans in rural areas, tity— under this chapter shall be in writing, shall (1) to the extent practicable, to use tele- be signed by the participant, and shall in- which may include the following: (1) Establishing a partnership between the health services for the delivery of services clude— required by subsection (a); ‘‘(1) the Secretary’s agreement to provide Department of Veterans Affairs and the Cen- ters for Medicare and Medicaid Services of (2) to the extent practicable, to employ the participant with financial assistance as veterans trained under subsection (c) in the authorized under this chapter; the Department of Health and Human Serv- ices to coordinate care for veterans in rural provision of services covered by that sub- ‘‘(2) the participant’s agreement— section; ‘‘(A) to accept such financial assistance; areas at critical access hospitals (as designated or certified under section 1820 of the (3) to participate in the training program ‘‘(B) to maintain enrollment and attend- conducted in accordance with subsection (d); ance in the program of study described in Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395i–4)). (2) Establishing a partnership between the (4) to comply with applicable protocols of section 7501(a)(1) of this title; the Department before incurring any liabil- ‘‘(C) while enrolled in such program, to Department of Veterans Affairs and the De- partment of Health and Human Services to ity on behalf of the Department for the pro- maintain an acceptable level of academic vision of services required by subsection (a); standing (as determined by the educational coordinate care for veterans in rural areas at community health centers. (5) for each veteran for whom a community institution offering such program under reg- mental health center or other qualified enti- ulations prescribed by the Secretary); and (3) Expanding coordination between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the In- ty provides mental health services under ‘‘(D) after completion of the program, to such contract, to provide the Department serve as a full-time employee in the Depart- dian Health Service to expand care for In- dian veterans. with such clinical summary information as ment for a period of three years, to be served the Secretary shall require; (b) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—The Sec- within the first six years after the partici- (6) to submit annual reports to the Sec- pant has completed such program and re- retary shall ensure that the demonstration projects carried out under subsection (a) are retary containing, with respect to the pro- ceived a degree or certificate described in gram required by subsection (a) and for the section 7501(a)(1) of this title; and located at facilities that are geographically distributed throughout the United States. last full calendar year ending before the sub- ‘‘(3) any other terms and conditions that mittal of such report— (c) REPORT.—Not later than two years after the Secretary considers appropriate for car- (A) the number of the veterans served, vet- rying out this chapter. the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report on the re- erans diagnosed, and courses of treatment ‘‘§ 7505. Repayment for failure to satisfy results of the demonstration projects carried provided to veterans as part of the program quirements of agreement out under subsection (a) to— required by subsection (a); and ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—An individual who re- (1) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and (B) demographic information for such serv- ceives educational assistance under the the Committee on Appropriations of the Sen- ices, diagnoses, and courses of treatment; scholarship program under this chapter shall ate; and and repay to the Secretary an amount equal to (2) the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and (7) to meet such other requirements as the the unearned portion of such assistance if the Committee on Appropriations of the Secretary shall require. the individual fails to satisfy the require- House of Representatives. (c) TRAINING OF VETERANS FOR PROVISION ments of the agreement entered into under (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— OF PEER-OUTREACH AND PEER-SUPPORT SERV- section 7504 of this title, except in cir- There is authorized to be appropriated to ICES.—In carrying out the program required cumstances authorized by the Secretary. carry out this section $5,000,000 for fiscal by subsection (a), the Secretary shall con- ‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF REPAYMENT.—The Sec- year 2010 and each fiscal year thereafter. tract with a national not-for-profit mental retary shall establish, by regulations, proce- health organization to carry out a national SEC. 304. PROGRAM ON READJUSTMENT AND dures for determining the amount of the re- MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES program of training for veterans described in payment required under this section and the FOR VETERANS WHO SERVED IN OP- subsection (a) to provide the services de- circumstances under which an exception to ERATION ENDURING FREEDOM AND scribed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of para- the required repayment may be granted. OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. graph (1) of such subsection. ‘‘(c) WAIVER OR SUSPENSION OF COMPLI- (a) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 (d) TRAINING OF CLINICIANS FOR PROVISION ANCE.—The Secretary shall prescribe regula- days after the date of the enactment of this OF SERVICES.—The Secretary shall conduct a tions providing for the waiver or suspension Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall training program for clinicians of commu- of any obligation of an individual for service establish a program to provide— nity mental health centers or entities that or payment under this chapter (or an agree- (1) to veterans of Operation Enduring Free- have contracts with the Secretary under sub- ment under this chapter) whenever— dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, particu- section (b) to ensure that such clinicians can

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provide the services required by subsection revise the Veterans Health Administration (g) ASSUMPTION OF INPATIENT PHYSICIAN (a) in a manner that— Handbook to clarify that an allowance for RESPONSIBILITIES.— (1) recognizes factors that are unique to travel based on mileage paid under section (1) IN GENERAL.—Each eligible physician the experience of veterans who served on ac- 111(a) of title 38, United States Code, may ex- selected for participation in the pilot pro- tive duty in Operation Enduring Freedom or ceed the cost of such travel by public trans- gram shall assume and maintain inpatient Operation Iraqi Freedom (including their portation regardless of medical necessity. responsibilities, including inpatient respon- combat and military training experiences); SEC. 306. PILOT PROGRAM ON INCENTIVES FOR sibilities with respect to nonveterans, at one and PHYSICIANS WHO ASSUME INPA- or more community hospitals selected by the (2) uses best practices and technologies. TIENT RESPONSIBILITIES AT COM- Secretary for participation in the pilot pro- (e) VET CENTER DEFINED.—In this section, MUNITY HOSPITALS IN HEALTH gram under subsection (d). PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREAS. the term ‘‘vet center’’ means a center for re- (2) COVERAGE UNDER FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Sec- adjustment counseling and related mental ACT.—If an eligible physician participating health services for veterans under section retary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a in the pilot program carries out on-call re- 1712A of title 38, United States Code. pilot program to assess the feasability and sponsibilities at a community hospital where advisability of each of the following: SEC. 305. TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR VET- privileges to practice at such hospital are ERANS RECEIVING TREATMENT AT (1) The provision of financial incentives to conditioned upon the provision of services to FACILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT eligible physicians who obtain and maintain individuals who are not veterans while the OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. inpatient privileges at community hospitals physician is on call for such hospital, the (a) ENHANCEMENT OF ALLOWANCE BASED in health professional shortage areas in provision of such services by the physician UPON MILEAGE TRAVELED.—Section 111 is order to facilitate the provision by such phy- shall be considered an action within the amended— sicians of primary care and mental health scope of the physician’s office or employ- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘trav- services to veterans at such hospitals. ment for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, eled,’’ and inserting ‘‘(at a rate of 41.5 cents (2) The collection of payments from third- United States Code (commonly referred to as per mile),’’; and party providers for care provided by eligible the ‘‘Federal Tort Claims Act’’). (2) by amending subsection (g) to read as physicians to nonveterans while discharging (h) COMPENSATION.— follows: inpatient responsibilities at community hos- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- pitals in the course of exercising the privi- ‘‘(g)(1) Beginning one year after the date of vide each eligible physician participating in leges described in paragraph (1). the enactment of the Caregivers and Vet- the pilot program with such compensation (b) ELIGIBLE PHYSICIANS.—For purposes of erans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, (including pay and other appropriate com- this section, an eligible physician is a pri- the Secretary may adjust the mileage rate pensation) as the Secretary considers appro- mary care or mental health physician em- described in subsection (a) to be equal to the priate to compensate such physician for the ployed by the Department of Veterans Af- mileage reimbursement rate for the use of discharge of any inpatient responsibilities by fairs on a full-time basis. privately owned vehicles by Government em- such physician at a community hospital for (c) DURATION OF PROGRAM.—The pilot pro- ployees on official business (when a Govern- which such physician would not otherwise be ment vehicle is available), as prescribed by gram shall be carried out during the three- year period beginning on the date of the compensated by the Department as a full- the Administrator of General Services under time employee of the Department. section 5707(b) of title 5. commencement of the pilot program. (2) WRITTEN AGREEMENT.—The amount of ‘‘(2) If an adjustment in the mileage rate (d) LOCATIONS.— any compensation to be provided a physician under paragraph (1) results in a lower mile- (1) IN GENERAL.—The pilot program shall be under the pilot program shall be specified in age rate than the mileage rate otherwise carried out at not less than five community a written agreement entered into by the Sec- specified in subsection (a), the Secretary hospitals in each of not less than two Vet- retary and the physician for purposes of the shall, not later than 60 days before the date erans Integrated Services Networks. The pilot program. of the implementation of the mileage rate as hospitals shall be selected by the Secretary (3) TREATMENT OF COMPENSATION.—The Sec- so adjusted, submit to Congress a written re- using the results of the survey required retary shall consult with the Director of the port setting forth the adjustment in the under subsection (e). Office of Personnel Management on the in- mileage rate under this subsection, together (2) QUALIFYING COMMUNITY HOSPITALS.—A clusion of a provision in the written agree- with a justification for the decision to make community hospital may be selected by the ment required under paragraph (2) that de- the adjustment in the mileage rate under Secretary as a location for the pilot program scribes the treatment under Federal law of this subsection.’’. if— any compensation provided a physician (b) COVERAGE OF COST OF TRANSPORTATION (A) the hospital is located in a health pro- under the pilot program, including treat- BY AIR.—Subsection (a) of section 111, as fessional shortage area; and amended by subsection (a)(1), is further (B) the number of eligible physicians will- ment for purposes of retirement under the amended by inserting after the first sentence ing to assume inpatient responsibilities at civil service laws. the following new sentence: ‘‘Actual nec- the hospital (as determined using the result (i) COLLECTIONS FROM THIRD PARTIES.—In essary expense of travel includes the reason- of the survey) is sufficient for purposes of carrying out the pilot program for the pur- able costs of airfare if travel by air is the the pilot program. pose described in subsection (a)(2), the Sec- only practical way to reach a Department fa- (e) SURVEY OF PHYSICIAN INTEREST IN PAR- retary shall implement a variety and range cility.’’. TICIPATION.— of requirements and mechanisms for the col- (c) ELIMINATION OF LIMITATION BASED ON (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days lection from third-party payors of amounts MAXIMUM ANNUAL RATE OF PENSION.—Sub- after the date of the enactment of this Act, to reimburse the Department for health care section (b)(1)(D)(i) of such section is amend- the Secretary shall conduct a survey of eligi- services provided to nonveterans under the ed by inserting ‘‘who is not traveling by air ble physicians to determine the extent of the pilot program by eligible physicians dis- and’’ before ‘‘whose annual’’. interest of such physicians in participating charging inpatient responsibilities under the (d) DETERMINATION OF PRACTICALITY.—Sub- in the pilot program. pilot program. section (b) of such section is amended by (2) ELEMENTS.—The survey shall disclose (j) REPORT.—Not later than one year after adding at the end the following new para- the type, amount, and nature of the financial the date of the enactment of this Act and an- graph: incentives to be provided under subsection nually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit ‘‘(4) In determining for purposes of sub- (h) to physicians participating in the pilot to Congress a report on the pilot program, section (a) whether travel by air is the only program. including the following: practical way for a veteran to reach a De- (f) PHYSICIAN PARTICIPATION.— (1) The findings of the Secretary with re- partment facility, the Secretary shall con- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall select spect to the pilot program. sider the medical condition of the veteran physicians for participation in the pilot pro- (2) The number of veterans and non- and any other impediments to the use of gram from among eligible physicians who— veterans provided inpatient care by physi- ground transportation by the veteran.’’. (A) express interest in participating in the cians participating in the pilot program. (e) NO EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR BENE- pilot program in the survey conducted under (3) The amounts payable and collected FICIARY TRAVEL.—The amendments made by subsection (e); under subsection (i). subsections (b) and (d) of this section may (B) are in good standing with the Depart- (k) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: not be construed as expanding or otherwise ment; and (1) HEALTH PROFESSIONAL SHORTAGE AREA.— modifying eligibility for payments or allow- (C) primarily have clinical responsibilities The term ‘‘health professional shortage ances for beneficiary travel under section 111 with the Department. area’’ has the meaning given the term in sec- of title 38, United States Code, as in effect on (2) VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION.—Participa- tion 332(a) of the Public Health Service Act the day before the date of the enactment of tion in the pilot program shall be voluntary. (42 U.S.C. 254e(a)). this Act. Nothing in this section shall be construed to (2) INPATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES.—The term (f) CLARIFICATION OF RELATION TO PUBLIC require a physician working for the Depart- ‘‘inpatient responsibilities’’ means on-call TRANSPORTATION IN VETERANS HEALTH AD- ment to assume inpatient responsibilities at responsibilities customarily required of a MINISTRATION HANDBOOK.—Not later than 30 a community hospital unless otherwise re- physician by a community hospital as a con- days after the date of the enactment of this quired as a term or condition of employment dition of granting privileges to the physician Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall with the Department. to practice in the hospital.

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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM FOR (d) VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION DE- Affairs shall establish a grant program to COUNSELING AND SERVICES FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘veterans provide innovative transportation options to THROUGH READJUSTMENT COUN- service organization’’ means any organiza- veterans in highly rural areas. SELING SERVICE. tion recognized by the Secretary for the rep- (2) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.—The following (a) IN GENERAL.—Any member of the resentation of veterans under section 5902 of may be awarded a grant under this section: Armed Forces, including a member of the title 38, United States Code. National Guard or Reserve, who serves on ac- (A) State veterans service agencies. TITLE V—OTHER HEALTH CARE MATTERS (B) Veterans service organizations. tive duty in the Armed Forces in Operation SEC. 501. REPEAL OF CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORT- (3) USE OF FUNDS.—A State veterans serv- Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Free- ING REQUIREMENTS. ice agency or veterans service organization dom is eligible for readjustment counseling (a) NURSE PAY REPORT.—Section 7451 is awarded a grant under this section may use and related mental health services under amended— the grant amount to— section 1712A of title 38, United States Code, (1) by striking subsection (f); and (A) assist veterans in highly rural areas to through the Readjustment Counseling Serv- (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as sub- travel to Department of Veterans Affairs ice of the Veterans Health Administration. section (f). medical centers; and (b) NO REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT ACTIVE (b) LONG-TERM PLANNING REPORT.— (B) otherwise assist in providing transpor- DUTY SERVICE.—A member of the Armed (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 8107 is repealed. tation in connection with the provision of Forces who meets the requirements for eligi- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The table of bility for counseling and services under sub- medical care to veterans in highly rural sections at the beginning of chapter 81 is section (a) is entitled to counseling and serv- areas. amended by striking the item relating to ices under that subsection regardless of (4) MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—The amount of a section 8107. grant under this section may not exceed whether or not the member is currently on active duty in the Armed Forces at the time SEC. 502. SUBMITTAL DATE OF ANNUAL REPORT $50,000. ON GULF WAR RESEARCH. of receipt of counseling and services under (5) NO MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—The recipi- Section 707(c)(1) of the Persian Gulf War that subsection. ent of a grant under this section shall not be Veterans’ Health Status Act (title VII of (c) REGULATIONS.—The eligibility of mem- required to provide matching funds as a con- Public Law 102–585; 38 U.S.C. 527 note) is bers of the Armed Forces for counseling and dition for receiving such grant. amended by striking ‘‘Not later than March services under subsection (a) shall be subject (b) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall pre- 1 of each year’’ and inserting ‘‘Not later than to such regulations as the Secretary of De- scribe regulations for— July 1, 2010, and July 1 of each of the five fol- fense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (1) evaluating grant applications under lowing years’’. this section; and shall jointly prescribe for purposes of this section. SEC. 503. PAYMENT FOR CARE FURNISHED TO (2) otherwise administering the program CHAMPVA BENEFICIARIES. (d) SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF APPRO- established by this section. Section 1781 is amended by adding at the PRIATIONS.—The provision of counseling and (c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: end the following new subsection: services under subsection (a) shall be subject (1) HIGHLY RURAL.—The term ‘‘highly ‘‘(e) Payment by the Secretary under this rural’’, in the case of an area, means that the to the availability of appropriations for such section on behalf of a covered beneficiary for area consists of a county or counties having purpose. medical care shall constitute payment in full a population of less than seven persons per SEC. 402. RESTORATION OF AUTHORITY OF READ- and extinguish any liability on the part of square mile. JUSTMENT COUNSELING SERVICE the beneficiary for that care.’’. TO PROVIDE REFERRAL AND OTHER (2) VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION.—The ASSISTANCE UPON REQUEST TO SEC. 504. DISCLOSURE OF PATIENT TREATMENT term ‘‘veterans service organization’’ means FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED INFORMATION FROM MEDICAL any organization recognized by the Sec- FORCES NOT AUTHORIZED COUN- RECORDS OF PATIENTS LACKING retary of Veterans Affairs for the representa- SELING. DECISIONMAKING CAPACITY. tion of veterans under section 5902 of title 38, Section 1712A is amended— Section 7332(b)(2) is amended by adding at United States Code. (1) by redesignating subsections (c) the end the following new subparagraph: ‘‘(F)(i) To a representative of a patient who (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), re- There is authorized to be appropriated spectively; and lacks decision-making capacity, when a $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2010 through (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol- practitioner deems the content of the given 2014 to carry out this section. lowing new subsection (c): record necessary for that representative to make an informed decision regarding the pa- SEC. 308. MODIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR ‘‘(c) Upon receipt of a request for counseling under this section from any individual tient’s treatment. PARTICIPATION IN PILOT PROGRAM ‘‘(ii) In this subparagraph, the term ‘rep- OF ENHANCED CONTRACT CARE AU- who has been discharged or released from ac- THORITY FOR HEALTH CARE NEEDS tive military, naval, or air service but who is resentative’ means an individual, organiza- OF CERTAIN VETERANS. not otherwise eligible for such counseling, tion, or other body authorized under section Subsection (b) of section 403 of the Vet- the Secretary shall— 7331 of this title and its implementing regu- erans’ Mental Health and other Care Im- ‘‘(1) provide referral services to assist such lations to give informed consent on behalf of provements Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–387; individual, to the maximum extent prac- a patient who lacks decision-making capac- 122 Stat. 4125; 38 U.S.C. 1703 note) is amended ticable, in obtaining mental health care and ity.’’. to read as follows: services from sources outside the Depart- SEC. 505. ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY MANAGE- MENT. ‘‘(b) COVERED VETERANS.—For purposes of ment; and (a) ENHANCEMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT the pilot program under this section, a cov- ‘‘(2) if pertinent, advise such individual of THROUGH QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFICERS.— ered veteran is any veteran who— such individual’s rights to apply to the ap- (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter ‘‘(1) is— propriate military, naval, or air service, and 73 is amended by inserting after section 7311 ‘‘(A) enrolled in the system of patient en- to the Department, for review of such indi- the following new section: rollment established under section 1705(a) of vidual’s discharge or release from such serv- title 38, United States Code, as of the date of ice.’’. ‘‘§ 7311A. Quality management officers the commencement of the pilot program SEC. 403. STUDY ON SUICIDES AMONG VETERANS. ‘‘(a) NATIONAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFI- under subsection (a)(2); or (a) STUDY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of CER.—(1) The Under Secretary for Health ‘‘(B) eligible for health care under section Veterans Affairs shall conduct a study to de- shall designate an official of the Veterans 1710(e)(3) of such title; and termine the number of veterans who died by Health Administration to act as the prin- ‘‘(2) resides in a location that is— suicide between January 1, 1999, and the date cipal quality management officer for the ‘‘(A) more than 60 minutes driving distance of the enactment of this Act. quality-assurance program required by sec- from the nearest Department health care fa- (b) COORDINATION.—In carrying out the tion 7311 of this title. The official so des- cility providing primary care services, if the study under subsection (a) the Secretary of ignated may be known as the ‘National Qual- veteran is seeking such services; Veterans Affairs shall coordinate with— ity Management Officer of the Veterans ‘‘(B) more than 120 minutes driving dis- (1) the Secretary of Defense; Health Administration’ (in this section re- tance from the nearest Department health (2) veterans service organizations; ferred to as the ‘National Quality Manage- care facility providing acute hospital care, if (3) the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ment Officer’). the veteran is seeking such care; or vention; and ‘‘(2) The National Quality Management Of- ‘‘(C) more than 240 minutes driving dis- (4) State public health offices and veterans ficer shall report directly to the Under Sec- tance from the nearest Department health agencies. retary for Health in the discharge of respon- care facility providing tertiary care, if the (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—The Secretary of sibilities and duties of the Officer under this veteran is seeking such care.’’. Veterans Affairs shall submit to the Com- section.

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In carrying out disseminating, and implementing quality to veterans transitioning from military serv- that responsibility, the Officer shall be re- management programs and activities for the ice to civilian life; sponsible for the following: facility that meet the requirements estab- (3) to provide assistance to families of vet- ‘‘(A) Establishing and enforcing the relished by the National Quality Management erans who are transitioning from military quirements of the program referred to in Officer under subsection (a). service to civilian life to help such families paragraph (1). ‘‘(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— adjust to such transition; and ‘‘(B) Developing an aggregate quality met- (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), there (4) to provide outreach to veterans and ric from existing data sources, such as the are authorized to be appropriated such sums their families to inform them about the Inpatient Evaluation Center of the Depart- as may be necessary to carry out this sec- availability of benefits and connect them ment, the National Surgical Quality Im- tion. with appropriate care and benefit programs. provement Program, and the External Peer ‘‘(2) There is authorized to be appropriated (b) DURATION OF PROGRAM.—The pilot pro- Review Program of the Veterans Health Ad- to carry out the provisions of subparagraphs gram shall be carried out during the two- ministration, that could be used to assess re- (B), (C), and (D) of subsection (a)(3), year period beginning on the date that is 180 liably the quality of care provided at indi- $25,000,000 for the two-year period of fiscal days after the date of the enactment of this vidual Department medical centers and asso- years beginning after the date of the enact- Act. ciated community based outpatient clinics. ment of this section.’’. (c) PROGRAM LOCATIONS.— ‘‘(C) Ensuring that existing measures of (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (1) IN GENERAL.—The pilot program shall be quality, including measures from the Inpa- sections at the beginning of chapter 73 is carried out at five locations selected by the tient Evaluation Center, the National Sur- amended by inserting after the item relating Secretary for purposes of the pilot program. gical Quality Improvement Program, Sys- to section 7311 the following new item: (2) CONSIDERATIONS.—In selecting locations tem-Wide Ongoing Assessment and Review ‘‘7311A. Quality management officers.’’. for the pilot program, the Secretary shall reports of the Department, and Combined (b) REPORTS ON QUALITY CONCERNS UNDER consider the advisability of selecting loca- Assessment Program reviews of the Office of QUALITY-ASSURANCE PROGRAM.—Section tions in— Inspector General of the Department, are 7311(b) is amended by adding at the end the (A) rural areas; monitored routinely and analyzed in a man- following new paragraph: (B) areas with populations that have a high ner that ensures the timely detection of ‘‘(4) As part of the quality-assurance pro- proportion of minority group representation; quality of care issues. gram, the Under Secretary for Health shall (C) areas with populations that have a high ‘‘(D) Encouraging research and develop- establish mechanisms through which em- proportion of individuals who have limited ment in the area of quality metrics for the ployees of Veterans Health Administration access to health care; and purposes of improving how the Department facilities may submit reports, on a confiden- (D) areas that are not in close proximity to measures quality in individual facilities. tial basis, on matters relating to quality of an active duty military installation. ‘‘(E) Carrying out such other responsibil- care in Veterans Health Administration fa- (d) GRANTS.—The Secretary shall carry out ities and duties relating to quality manage- cilities to the quality management officers the pilot program through the award of ment in the Veterans Health Administration of such facilities under section 7311A(c) of grants to community-based organizations as the Under Secretary for Health shall this title. The mechanisms shall provide for and local and State government entities. specify. the prompt and thorough review of any re- (e) SELECTION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS.— ‘‘(4) The requirements under paragraph (3) ports so submitted by the receiving offi- (1) IN GENERAL.—A community-based orga- shall include requirements regarding the fol- cials.’’. nization or local or State government entity lowing: (c) REVIEW OF CURRENT HEALTH CARE QUAL- seeking a grant under the pilot program ‘‘(A) A confidential system for the sub- ITY SAFEGUARDS.— shall submit to the Secretary an application mittal of reports by Veterans Health Admin- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans therefor in such form and in such manner as istration personnel regarding quality man- Affairs shall conduct a comprehensive review the Secretary considers appropriate. agement at Department facilities. of all current policies and protocols of the (2) ELEMENTS.—Each application submitted ‘‘(B) Mechanisms for the peer review of the Department of Veterans Affairs for main- under paragraph (1) shall include the fol- actions of individuals appointed in the Vet- taining health care quality and patient safe- lowing: erans Health Administration in the position ty at Department medical facilities. The re- (A) A description of the consultations, if of physician. view shall include a review and assessment any, with the Department of Veterans Af- ‘‘(b) QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFICERS FOR of the National Surgical Quality Improve- fairs in the development of the proposal VISNS.—(1) The Regional Director of each ment Program, including an assessment of— under the application. Veterans Integrated Services Network shall (A) the efficacy of the quality indicators (B) A plan to coordinate activities under appoint an official of the Network to act as under the program; the pilot program, to the greatest extent the quality management officer of the Net- (B) the efficacy of the data collection possible, with the local, State, and Federal work. methods under the program; ‘‘(2) The quality management officer for a providers of services for veterans to reduce (C) the efficacy of the frequency with duplication of services and to enhance the ef- Veterans Integrated Services Network shall which regular data analyses are performed report to the Regional Director of the Vet- fect of such services. under the program; and (f) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—The Secretary erans Integrated Services Network, and to (D) the extent to which the resources allo- the National Quality Management Officer, shall prescribe appropriate uses of grant cated to the program are adequate to fulfill funds received under the pilot program. regarding the discharge of the responsibil- the stated function of the program. ities and duties of the officer under this sec- (g) REPORT ON PROGRAM.— (2) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days tion. the date of the enactment of this Act, the ‘‘(3) The quality management officer for a after the completion of the pilot program, Secretary shall submit to Congress a report Veterans Integrated Services Network the Secretary shall submit to Congress a re- on the review conducted under paragraph (1), shall— port on the pilot program. including the findings of the Secretary as a ‘‘(A) direct the quality management office (2) ELEMENTS.—The report required by result of the review and such recommenda- in the Network; and paragraph (1) shall include the following: tions as the Secretary considers appropriate ‘‘(B) coordinate, monitor, and oversee the (A) The findings and conclusions of the in light of the review. quality management programs and activities Secretary with respect to the pilot program. of the Administration medical facilities in SEC. 506. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF COMMU- (B) An assessment of the benefits to vet- NITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND the Network in order to ensure the thorough erans of the pilot program. LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT (C) The recommendations of the Secretary and uniform discharge of quality manage- ENTITIES TO ENSURE THAT VET- ment requirements under such programs and ERANS RECEIVE CARE AND BENE- as to the advisability of continuing the pilot activities throughout such facilities. FITS FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGI- program. ‘‘(c) QUALITY MANAGEMENT OFFICERS FOR BLE. SEC. 507. SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL CARE AND MEDICAL FACILITIES.—(1) The director of (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Sec- REHABILITATION FOR CERTAIN VET- each Veterans Health Administration med- retary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a ERANS. ical facility shall appoint a quality manage- pilot program to assess the feasibility and Section 1720 is amended by adding at the ment officer for that facility. advisability of using community-based orga- end the following new subsection: ‘‘(2) The quality management officer for a nizations and local and State government ‘‘(g) The Secretary may contract with ap- facility shall report directly to the director entities— propriate entities to provide specialized resi- of the facility, and to the quality manage- (1) to increase the coordination of commu- dential care and rehabilitation services to a ment officer of the Veterans Integrated nity, local, State, and Federal providers of veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom or Services Network in which the facility is lo- health care and benefits for veterans to as- Operation Iraqi Freedom who the Secretary cated, regarding the discharge of the respon- sist veterans who are transitioning from determines suffers from a traumatic brain

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injury, has an accumulation of deficits in ac- (d) LOCATIONS.—The pilot program shall be tion 1712 of title 38, United States Code, and tivities of daily living and instrumental ac- carried out in such Veterans Integrated the participation of an individual in the den- tivities of daily living, and because of these Services Networks as the Secretary con- tal insurance plan under the pilot program deficits, would otherwise require admission siders appropriate for purposes of the pilot shall not affect the individual’s entitlement to a nursing home even though such care program. to outpatient dental services and treatment, would generally exceed the veteran’s nursing (e) ADMINISTRATION.—The Secretary shall and related dental appliances, under that needs.’’. contract with a dental insurer to administer section. SEC. 508. EXPANDED STUDY ON THE HEALTH IM- the dental insurance plan provided under the (k) REGULATIONS.—The dental insurance PACT OF PROJECT SHIPBOARD HAZ- pilot program. plan under the pilot program shall be admin- ARD AND DEFENSE. (f) BENEFITS.—The dental insurance plan istered under such regulations as the Sec- (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days under the pilot program shall provide such retary shall prescribe. benefits for dental care and treatment as the after the date of the enactment of this Act, SEC. 511. PROHIBITION ON COLLECTION OF CO- the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall enter Secretary considers appropriate for the den- PAYMENTS FROM VETERANS WHO into a contract with the Institute of Medi- tal insurance plan, including diagnostic serv- ARE CATASTROPHICALLY DISABLED. cine of the National Academies to conduct ices, preventative services, endodontics and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter an expanded study on the health impact of other restorative services, surgical services, 17 is amended by adding at the end the fol- Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense and emergency services. lowing new section: (g) ENROLLMENT.— (Project SHAD). ‘‘§ 1730A. Prohibition on collection of copay- (b) COVERED VETERANS.—The study re- (1) VOLUNTARY.—Enrollment in the dental insurance plan under the pilot program shall ments from catastrophically disabled vet- quired by subsection (a) shall include, to the erans extent practicable, all veterans who partici- be voluntary. ‘‘Notwithstanding subsections (f) and (g) of pated in Project Shipboard Hazard and De- (2) MINIMUM PERIOD.—Enrollment in the section 1710 and section 1722A(a) of this title fense. dental insurance plan shall be for such min- or any other provision of law, the Secretary (c) USE OF EXISTING STUDIES.—The study imum period as the Secretary shall prescribe may not require a veteran who is catastroph- required by subsection (a) may use results for purposes of this section. ically disabled, as defined by the Secretary, from the study covered in the report titled (h) PREMIUMS.— to make any copayment for the receipt of ‘‘Long-Term Health Effects of Participation (1) IN GENERAL.—Premiums for coverage hospital care or medical services under the in Project SHAD’’ of the Institute of Medi- under the dental insurance plan under the laws administered by the Secretary.’’. cine of the National Academies. pilot program shall be in such amount or amounts as the Secretary shall prescribe to (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of SEC. 509. USE OF NON-DEPARTMENT FACILITIES cover all costs associated with the pilot pro- sections at the beginning of chapter 17 is FOR REHABILITATION OF INDIVID- amended by inserting after the item relating UALS WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN IN- gram. JURY. (2) ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT.—The Secretary to section 1730 the following new item: Section 1710E is amended— shall adjust the premiums payable under the ‘‘1730A. Prohibition on collection of copay- (1) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- pilot program for coverage under the dental ments from catastrophically section (c); insurance plan on an annual basis. Each indi- disabled veterans.’’. vidual covered by the dental insurance plan (2) by inserting after subsection (a) the fol- SEC. 512. HIGHER PRIORITY STATUS FOR CER- lowing new subsection (b): at the time of such an adjustment shall be TAIN VETERANS WHO ARE MEDAL ‘‘(b) COVERED INDIVIDUALS.—The care and notified of the amount and effective date of OF HONOR RECIPIENTS. services provided under subsection (a) shall such adjustment. Section 1705(a)(3) is amended by inserting be made available to an individual— (3) RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT.—Each in- ‘‘veterans who were awarded the medal of ‘‘(1) who is described in section 1710C(a) of dividual covered by the dental insurance honor under section 3741, 6241, or 8741 of title this title; and plan shall pay the entire premium for cov- 10 or section 491 of title 14,’’ after ‘‘the Pur- ‘‘(2)(A) to whom the Secretary is unable to erage under the dental insurance plan, in ad- ple Heart,’’. provide such treatment or services at the dition to the full cost of any copayments. SEC. 513. HOSPITAL CARE, MEDICAL SERVICES, frequency or for the duration prescribed in (i) VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT.— AND NURSING HOME CARE FOR CER- such plan; or (1) IN GENERAL.—With respect to enroll- TAIN VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS EX- ‘‘(B) for whom the Secretary determines ment in the dental insurance plan under the POSED TO HERBICIDE AND VET- that it is optimal with respect to the recov- pilot program, the Secretary shall— ERANS OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR. ery and rehabilitation for such individual.’’; (A) permit the voluntary disenrollment of Section 1710(e) is amended— and an individual in the dental insurance plan if (1) in paragraph (3)— (3) by adding at the end the following new the disenrollment occurs during the 30-day (A) by striking ‘‘subsection (a)(2)(F)—’’ and subsection: period beginning on the date of the enroll- all that follows through ‘‘(C) in the case’’ ‘‘(d) STANDARDS.—The Secretary may not ment of the individual in the dental insur- and inserting ‘‘subsection (a)(2)(F) in the provide treatment or services as described in ance plan; and case’’; and subsection (a) at a non-Department facility (B) permit the voluntary disenrollment of (B) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) of under such subsection unless such facility an individual in the dental insurance plan the former subparagraph (C) as subpara- maintains standards for the provision of for such circumstances as the Secretary graphs (A) and (B) of such paragraph (3) and such treatment or services established by an shall prescribe for purposes of this sub- by realigning the margin of such new sub- independent, peer-reviewed organization section, but only to the extent such paragraphs two ems to the left; and that accredits specialized rehabilitation pro- disenrollment does not jeopardize the fiscal (2) in paragraph (1)(C)— grams for adults with traumatic brain in- integrity of the dental insurance plan. (A) by striking ‘‘paragraphs (2) and (3)’’ jury.’’. (2) ALLOWABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.—The cir- and inserting ‘‘paragraph (2)’’; and SEC. 510. PILOT PROGRAM ON PROVISION OF cumstances prescribed under paragraph (B) by inserting after ‘‘on active duty’’ the DENTAL INSURANCE PLANS TO VET- (1)(B) shall include the following: following: ‘‘between August 2, 1990, and No- ERANS AND SURVIVORS AND DE- (A) If an individual enrolled in the dental vember 11, 1998,’’. PENDENTS OF VETERANS. insurance plan relocates to a location out- SEC. 514. ESTABLISHMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PHY- (a) PILOT PROGRAM REQUIRED.—The Sec- side the jurisdiction of the dental insurance SICIAN ASSISTANT SERVICES IN VET- retary of Veterans Affairs shall carry out a plan that prevents use of the benefits under ERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION. pilot program to assess the feasibility and the dental insurance plan. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7306(a) is amend- advisability of providing a dental insurance (B) If an individual enrolled in the dental ed by striking paragraph (9) and inserting plan to veterans and survivors and depend- insurance plan is prevented by a serious the following new paragraph (9): ents of veterans described in subsection (b). medical condition from being able to obtain ‘‘(9) The Director of Physician Assistant (b) COVERED VETERANS AND SURVIVORS AND benefits under the dental insurance plan. Services, who shall— DEPENDENTS.—The veterans and survivors (C) Such other circumstances as the Sec- ‘‘(A) serve in a full-time capacity at the and dependents of veterans described in this retary shall prescribe for purposes of this Central Office of the Department; subsection are as follows: subsection. ‘‘(B) be a qualified physician assistant; and (1) Any veteran who is enrolled in the sys- (3) ESTABLISHMENT OF PROCEDURES.—The ‘‘(C) be responsible and report directly to tem of annual patient enrollment under sec- Secretary shall establish procedures for de- the Chief Patient Care Services Officer of the tion 1705 of title 38, United States Code. terminations on the permissibility of vol- Veterans Health Administration on all mat- (2) Any survivor or dependent of a veteran untary disenrollments under paragraph ters relating to the education and training, who is eligible for medical care under section (1)(B). Such procedures shall ensure timely employment, appropriate use, and optimal 1781 of such title. determinations on the permissibility of such participation of physician assistants within (c) DURATION OF PROGRAM.—The pilot pro- disenrollments. the programs and initiatives of the Adminis- gram shall be carried out during the three- (j) RELATIONSHIP TO DENTAL CARE PRO- tration.’’. year period beginning on the date that is 270 VIDED BY SECRETARY.—Nothing in this sec- (b) DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.—The days after the date of the enactment of this tion shall affect the responsibility of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure Act. Secretary to provide dental care under sec- that an individual is serving as the Director

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TITLE 38 STATUS TO ADDITIONAL POSITIONS.— (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEE.—Sub- ‘‘(5) A description of the steps taken, plans (1) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (3) of section chapter II of chapter 73 is amended by insert- made (and a timetable for the execution of 7401 is amended by striking ‘‘and blind reha- ing after section 7321 the following new sec- such plans), and resources to be applied to- bilitation outpatient specialists.’’ and in- tion: ward improving the capability of the Vet- serting the following: ‘‘blind rehabilitation ‘‘§ 7321A. Committee on Care of Veterans with erans Health Administration to meet effec- outpatient specialists, and such other classes Traumatic Brain Injury tively the treatment and rehabilitation of health care occupations as the Secretary ‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall needs of veterans with traumatic brain in- considers necessary for the recruitment and establish in the Veterans Health Administra- jury.’’. retention needs of the Department subject to the following requirements: tion a committee to be known as the ‘Com- (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of mittee on Care of Veterans with Traumatic sections at the beginning of chapter 73 is ‘‘(A) Such other classes of health care oc- Brain Injury’. The Under Secretary for amended by inserting after the item relating cupations— Health shall appoint employees of the De- to section 7321 the following new item: ‘‘(i) are not occupations relating to admin- partment with expertise in the care of vet- istrative, clerical, or physical plant mainte- erans with traumatic brain injury to serve ‘‘7321A. Committee on Care of Veterans with nance and protective services; on the committee. Traumatic Brain Injury.’’. ‘‘(ii) that would otherwise receive basic ‘‘(b) RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE.—The pay in accordance with the General Schedule committee shall assess, and carry out a con- SEC. 516. INCREASE IN AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISABLED VETERANS FOR IMPROVE- under section 5332 of title 5; tinuing assessment of, the capability of the MENTS AND STRUCTURAL ALTER- ‘‘(iii) provide, as determined by the Sec- Veterans Health Administration to meet ef- ATIONS FURNISHED AS PART OF retary, direct patient care services or serv- fectively the treatment and rehabilitation HOME HEALTH SERVICES. ices incident to direct patient services; and needs of veterans with traumatic brain in- (a) INCREASE.—Section 1717(a)(2) is amend- ‘‘(iv) would not otherwise be available to jury. In carrying out that responsibility, the provide medical care or treatment for vet- committee shall— ed by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: erans. ‘‘(1) evaluate the care provided to such vet- ‘‘(B) Not later than 45 days before the Sec- erans through the Veterans Health Adminis- ‘‘(A) in the case of medical services furnished under section 1710(a)(1) of this title, retary appoints any personnel for a class of tration; health care occupations that is not specifi- ‘‘(2) identify systemwide problems in car- or for a disability described in section 1710(a)(2)(C) of this title— cally listed in this paragraph, the Secretary ing for such veterans in facilities of the Vet- shall submit to the Committee on Veterans’ erans Health Administration; ‘‘(i) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph before Affairs of the Senate, the Committee on Vet- ‘‘(3) identify specific facilities within the erans’ Affairs of the House of Representa- Veterans Health Administration at which the date of the Caregivers and Veterans Om- nibus Health Services Act of 2010, $4,100; or tives, and the Office of Management and program enrichment is needed to improve Budget notice of such appointment. treatment and rehabilitation of such vet- ‘‘(ii) in the case of a veteran who first applies for benefits under this paragraph on or ‘‘(C) Before submitting notice under sub- erans; and paragraph (B), the Secretary shall solicit ‘‘(4) identify model programs which the after the date of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, $6,800; comments from any labor organization rep- committee considers to have been successful resenting employees in such class and in- in the treatment and rehabilitation of such and ‘‘(B) in the case of medical services fur- clude such comments in such notice.’’. veterans and which should be implemented (2) APPOINTMENT OF NURSE ASSISTANTS.— more widely in or through facilities of the nished under any other provision of section 1710(a) of this title— Such paragraph is further amended by in- Veterans Health Administration. serting ‘‘nurse assistants,’’ after ‘‘licensed DVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS.—The ‘‘(i) in the case of a veteran who first ap- ‘‘(c) A practical or vocational nurses,’’. committee shall— plies for benefits under this paragraph before the date of the Caregivers and Veterans Om- (b) PROBATIONARY PERIODS FOR REGISTERED ‘‘(1) advise the Under Secretary regarding NURSES.—Section 7403(b) is amended— the development of policies for the care and nibus Health Services Act of 2010, $1,200; or ‘‘(ii) in the case of a veteran who first ap- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘Appoint- rehabilitation of veterans with traumatic ments’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as otherwise brain injury; and plies for benefits under this paragraph on or after the date of the Caregivers and Veterans provided in this subsection, appointments’’; ‘‘(2) make recommendations to the Under (2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para- Secretary— Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, $2,000.’’. graph (4); and ‘‘(A) for improving programs of care of (3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol- such veterans at specific facilities and (b) CONSTRUCTION.—A veteran who ex- lowing new paragraphs: throughout the Veterans Health Administra- hausts such veteran’s eligibility for benefits ‘‘(2) With respect to the appointment of a tion; under section 1717(a)(2) of such title before registered nurse under this chapter, para- ‘‘(B) for establishing special programs of the date of the enactment of this Act, is not graph (1) shall apply with respect to such ap- education and training relevant to the care entitled to additional benefits under such pointment regardless of whether such ap- of such veterans for employees of the Vet- section by reason of the amendments made pointment is on a full-time basis or a part- erans Health Administration; by subsection (a). time basis. ‘‘(C) regarding research needs and prior- SEC. 517. EXTENSION OF STATUTORILY DEFINED ‘‘(3) An appointment described in sub- ities relevant to the care of such veterans; COPAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN VET- section (a) on a part-time basis of a person and ERANS FOR HOSPITAL CARE AND who has previously served on a full-time ‘‘(D) regarding the appropriate allocation NURSING HOME CARE. basis for the probationary period for the po- of resources for all such activities. Subparagraph (B) of section 1710(f)(2) is sition concerned shall be without a proba- ‘‘(d) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than June amended to read as follows: tionary period.’’. 1, 2010, and each year thereafter, the Sec- (c) PROHIBITION ON TEMPORARY PART-TIME ‘‘(B) before September 30, 2012, an amount retary shall submit to the Committee on REGISTERED NURSE APPOINTMENTS IN EXCESS equal to $10 for every day the veteran re- Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate and the Com- OF TWO YEARS.—Section 7405 is amended by ceives hospital care and $5 for every day the mittee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of adding at the end the following new sub- veteran receives nursing home care.’’. Representatives a report on the implementa- section: tion of this section. Each such report shall SEC. 518. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO RE- ‘‘(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (3), include the following for the calendar year COVER COST OF CERTAIN CARE AND employment of a registered nurse on a tem- preceding the year in which the report is SERVICES FROM DISABLED VET- porary part-time basis under subsection submitted: ERANS WITH HEALTH-PLAN CON- (a)(1) shall be for a probationary period of ‘‘(1) A list of the members of the com- TRACTS. two years. mittee. Subparagraph (E) of section 1729(a)(2) is ‘‘(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), ‘‘(2) The assessment of the Under Secretary amended to read as follows: upon completion by a registered nurse of the for Health, after review of the findings of the ‘‘(E) for which care and services are fur- probationary period described in paragraph committee, regarding the capability of the nished before October 1, 2012, under this (1)— Veterans Health Administration, on a sys- chapter to a veteran who— ‘‘(A) the employment of such nurse shall— temwide and facility-by-facility basis, to ‘‘(i) has a service-connected disability; and ‘‘(i) no longer be considered temporary; meet effectively the treatment and rehabili- ‘‘(ii) is entitled to care (or payment of the and tation needs of veterans with traumatic expenses of care) under a health-plan con- ‘‘(ii) be considered an appointment de- brain injury. tract.’’. scribed in section 7403(a) of this title; and

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(D) by adding at the end the following new MENT ALLOWANCE.—Section 7431(b) is amend- (k) ELIGIBILITY OF PART-TIME NURSES FOR paragraph: ed by adding at the end the following new ADDITIONAL NURSE PAY.— ‘‘(3)(A) The rate of basic pay for a position paragraph: (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 7453 is amended— to which an Executive order applies under ‘‘(5) The non-foreign cost of living adjust- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘a nurse’’ paragraph (1) and is not described by para- ment allowance authorized under section and inserting ‘‘a full-time nurse or part-time graph (2) shall be set in accordance with sec- 5941 of title 5 for physicians and dentists nurse’’; tion 5382 of title 5 as if such position were a whose pay is set under this section shall be (B) in subsection (b)— Senior Executive Service position (as such determined as a percentage of base pay (i) in the first sentence— term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5). only.’’. (I) by striking ‘‘on a tour of duty’’; ‘‘(B) A rate of basic pay for a position may (2) MARKET PAY DETERMINATIONS FOR PHYSI- (II) by striking ‘‘service on such tour’’ and not be set under subparagraph (A) in excess CIANS AND DENTISTS IN ADMINISTRATIVE OR EX- inserting ‘‘such service’’; and of— ECUTIVE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS.—Section (III) by striking ‘‘of such tour’’ and insert- ‘‘(i) in the case the position is not de- 7431(c)(4)(B)(i) is amended by adding at the ing ‘‘of such service’’; and scribed in clause (ii), the rate of basic pay end the following: ‘‘The Secretary may ex- (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘of payable for level III of the Executive Sched- empt physicians and dentists occupying ad- such tour’’ and inserting ‘‘of such service’’; ule; or ministrative or executive leadership posi- (C) in subsection (c)— ‘‘(ii) in the case that the position is cov- tions from the requirements of the previous (i) by striking ‘‘on a tour of duty’’; and ered by a performance appraisal system that sentence.’’. (ii) by striking ‘‘service on such tour’’ and meets the certification criteria established (3) EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION inserting ‘‘such service’’; and by regulation under section 5307(d) of title 5, OF MARKET PAY.—Section 7431(c)(7) is amend- (D) in subsection (e)— the rate of basic pay payable for level II of ed by striking ‘‘concerned.’’ and inserting (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘eight the Executive Schedule. ‘‘concerned, unless there is a change in board hours in a day’’ and inserting ‘‘eight con- ‘‘(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of certification or reduction of privileges.’’. secutive hours’’; and subsection (d) of section 5307 of title 5, the (g) ADJUSTMENT OF PAY CAP FOR NURSES.— (ii) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ‘‘tour Secretary may make any certification under Section 7451(c)(2) is amended by striking of duty’’ and inserting ‘‘period of service’’. that subsection instead of the Office of Per- ‘‘level V’’ and inserting ‘‘level IV’’. (2) EXCLUSION OF APPLICATION OF ADDI- sonnel Management and without concur- (h) EXEMPTION FOR CERTIFIED REGISTERED TIONAL NURSE PAY PROVISIONS TO CERTAIN AD- rence of the Office of Management and Budg- NURSE ANESTHETISTS FROM LIMITATION ON DITIONAL EMPLOYEES.—Paragraph (3) of sec- et.’’. AUTHORIZED COMPETITIVE PAY.—Section tion 7454(b) is amended to read as follows: (2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments 7451(c)(2) is further amended by adding at the ‘‘(3) Employees appointed under section made by paragraph (1) shall take effect on end the following new sentence: ‘‘The max- 7408 of this title performing service on a tour the first day of the first pay period beginning imum rate of basic pay for a grade for the of duty, any part of which is within the pe- after the day that is 180 days after the date position of certified registered nurse anes- riod commencing at midnight Friday and of the enactment of this Act. thetist pursuant to an adjustment under sub- ending at midnight Sunday, shall receive ad- (e) SPECIAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR DEPART- section (d) may exceed the maximum rate ditional pay in addition to the rate of basic MENT PHARMACIST EXECUTIVES.—Section 7410 otherwise provided in the preceding sen- pay provided such employees for each hour of is amended— tence.’’. service on such tour at a rate equal to 25 per- (1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary may’’ and (i) INCREASED LIMITATION ON SPECIAL PAY cent of such employee’s hourly rate of basic inserting the following: FOR NURSE EXECUTIVES.—Section 7452(g)(2) is pay.’’. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may’’; amended by striking ‘‘$25,000’’ and inserting (l) ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO INCREASE and ‘‘$100,000’’. RATES OF BASIC PAY TO OBTAIN OR RETAIN (2) by adding at the end the following new (j) LOCALITY PAY SCALE COMPUTATIONS.— SERVICES OF CERTAIN PERSONS.—Section subsection: (1) EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR 7455(c) is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(b) SPECIAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR DEPART- FACILITY DIRECTORS IN WAGE SURVEYS.—Sec- MENT PHARMACIST EXECUTIVES.—(1) In order tion 7451(d)(3) is amended by adding at the ‘‘(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the to recruit and retain highly qualified Depart- end the following new subparagraph: amount of any increase under subsection (a) ment pharmacist executives, the Secretary ‘‘(F) The Under Secretary for Health shall in the minimum rate for any grade may not may authorize the Under Secretary for provide appropriate education, training, and (except in the case of nurse anesthetists, li- Health to pay special incentive pay of not support to directors of Department health censed practical nurses, licensed vocational more than $40,000 per year to an individual of care facilities in the conduct and use of sur- nurses, nursing positions otherwise covered the Veterans Health Administration who is a veys, including the use of third-party sur- by title 5, pharmacists, and licensed physical pharmacist executive. veys, under this paragraph.’’. therapists) exceed the maximum rate of ‘‘(2) In determining whether and how much (2) INFORMATION ON METHODOLOGY USED IN basic pay (excluding any locality-based com- special pay to provide to such individual, the WAGE SURVEYS.—Section 7451(e)(4) is amend- parability payment under section 5304 of Under Secretary shall consider the following: ed— title 5 or similar provision of law) for the ‘‘(A) The grade and step of the position of (A) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as grade or level by more than 30 percent. the individual. subparagraph (E); and ‘‘(2) No rate may be established under this ‘‘(B) The scope and complexity of the posi- (B) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the section in excess of the rate of basic pay pay- tion of the individual. following new subparagraph (D): able for level IV of the Executive Schedule.’’.

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SEC. 602. LIMITATIONS ON OVERTIME DUTY, (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section under this section shall be derived from WEEKEND DUTY, AND ALTERNATIVE 7456A(b) is amended— amounts available to the Secretary of Vet- WORK SCHEDULES FOR NURSES. (A) in the subsection heading, by striking erans Affairs for the Veterans Health Admin- (a) OVERTIME DUTY.— ‘‘36/40’’ and inserting ‘‘72/80’’; istration for Medical Services. (1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter IV of chapter (B) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘40- TITLE VII—HOMELESS VETERANS 74 is amended by adding at the end the fol- hour basic work week’’ and inserting ‘‘80- MATTERS lowing new section: hour pay period’’; and SEC. 701. PER DIEM GRANT PAYMENTS TO NON- ‘‘§ 7459. Nursing staff: special rules for over- (C) in paragraph (3), by striking ‘‘regu- CONFORMING ENTITIES. time duty larly’’. Section 2012 is amended by adding at the ‘‘(a) LIMITATION.—Except as provided in SEC. 603. REAUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH PRO- end the following new subsection: subsection (c), the Secretary may not re- FESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL ASSIST- ‘‘(d) PER DIEM PAYMENTS TO NONCON- ANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. quire nursing staff to work more than 40 FORMING ENTITIES.—(1) The Secretary may (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7618 is amended hours (or 24 hours if such staff is covered make funds available for per diem payments by striking ‘‘December 31, 1998’’ and insert- under section 7456 of this title) in an admin- under this section to the following grant re- ing ‘‘December 31, 2014’’. istrative work week or more than eight con- cipients or eligible entities: (b) EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIRE- secutive hours (or 12 hours if such staff is ‘‘(A) Grant recipients or eligible entities MENTS.—Section 7612(b)(2) is amended by covered under section 7456 or 7456A of this that— striking ‘‘(under section’’ and all that fol- title). ‘‘(i) meet each of the transitional and sup- lows through ‘‘or vocational nurse.’’ and in- ‘‘(b) VOLUNTARY OVERTIME.—(1) Nursing portive services criteria prescribed by the serting the following: ‘‘as an appointee under staff may on a voluntary basis elect to work Secretary pursuant to subsection (a)(1); and paragraph (1) or (3) of section 7401 of this hours otherwise prohibited by subsection (a). ‘‘(ii) furnish services to homeless individ- ‘‘(2) The refusal of nursing staff to work title.’’. (c) ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.— uals, of which less than 75 percent are vet- hours prohibited by subsection (a) shall not erans. be grounds— Subchapter II of chapter 76, as amended by subsections (a) and (b), is further amended— ‘‘(B) Grant recipients or eligible entities ‘‘(A) to discriminate (within the meaning that— of section 704(a) of the Civil Rights Act of (1) by redesignating section 7618 as section 7619; and ‘‘(i) meet at least one, but not all, of the 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e–3(a))) against the staff; transitional and supportive services criteria ‘‘(B) to dismiss or discharge the staff; or (2) by inserting after section 7617 the following new section: prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to sub- ‘‘(C) for any other adverse personnel action section (a)(1); and ‘‘§ 7618. Additional program requirements against the staff. ‘‘(ii) furnish services to homeless individ- ‘‘(c) OVERTIME UNDER EMERGENCY CIR- ‘‘(a) PROGRAM MODIFICATION.—Notwith- uals, of which not less than 75 percent are CUMSTANCES.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), standing any provision of this subchapter, veterans. the Secretary may require nursing staff to the Secretary shall carry out this subchapter ‘‘(C) Grant recipients or eligible entities work hours otherwise prohibited by sub- after the date of the enactment of this sec- that— section (a) if— tion by modifying the Scholarship Program ‘‘(i) meet at least one, but not all, of the ‘‘(A) the work is a consequence of an emer- in such a manner that the program and hir- transitional and supportive services criteria gency that could not have been reasonably ing processes are designed to fully employ prescribed by the Secretary pursuant to sub- anticipated; Scholarship Program graduates as soon as section (a)(1); and ‘‘(B) the emergency is non-recurring and is possible, if not immediately, upon gradua- ‘‘(ii) furnish services to homeless individ- not caused by or aggravated by the inatten- tion and completion of necessary certifi- uals, of which less than 75 percent are vet- tion of the Secretary or lack of reasonable cations, and to actively assist and monitor erans. contingency planning by the Secretary; graduates to ensure certifications are ob- ‘‘(2) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), in ‘‘(C) the Secretary has exhausted all good tained in a minimal amount of time fol- providing per diem payments under this sub- faith, reasonable attempts to obtain vol- lowing graduation. section, the Secretary shall determine the untary workers; ‘‘(b) CLINICAL TOURS.—The Secretary shall rate of such per diem payments in accord- ‘‘(D) the nurse staff have critical skills and require participants in the Scholarship Pro- ance with the following order of priority: expertise that are required for the work; and gram to perform clinical tours in assign- ‘‘(A) Grant recipients or eligible entities ‘‘(E) the work involves work for which the ments or locations determined by the Sec- described by paragraph (1)(A). standard of care for a patient assignment re- retary while the participants are enrolled in ‘‘(B) Grant recipients or eligible entities quires continuity of care through completion the course of education or training for which described by paragraph (1)(B). of a case, treatment, or procedure. the scholarship is provided. ‘‘(C) Grant recipients or eligible entities ‘‘(c) MENTORS.—The Secretary shall ensure ‘‘(2) Nursing staff may not be required to described by paragraph (1)(C). work hours under this subsection after the that at the commencement of the period of ‘‘(3) For purposes of this subsection, an eli- requirement for a direct role by the staff in obligated service of a participant in the gible entity is a nonprofit entity and may be responding to medical needs resulting from Scholarship Program, the participant is as- an entity that is ineligible to receive a grant the emergency ends. signed to a mentor who is employed in the under section 2011 of this title, but whom the ‘‘(d) NURSING STAFF DEFINED.—In this sec- same facility where the participant performs Secretary determines carries out the pur- tion, the term ‘nursing staff’ includes the such service.’’. poses described in that section.’’. following: (d) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of TITLE VIII—NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND ‘‘(1) A registered nurse. sections at the beginning of chapter 76 is EDUCATION CORPORATIONS ‘‘(2) A licensed practical or vocational amended by striking the item relating to nurse. section 7618 and inserting the following new SEC. 801. GENERAL AUTHORITIES ON ESTABLISH- ‘‘(3) A nurse assistant appointed under this items: MENT OF CORPORATIONS. chapter or title 5. ‘‘7618. Additional program requirements. (a) AUTHORIZATION OF MULTI-MEDICAL CEN- ‘‘(4) Any other nurse position designated ‘‘7619. Expiration of program.’’. TER RESEARCH CORPORATIONS.— by the Secretary for purposes of this sec- SEC. 604. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR CLIN- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 7361 is amended— tion.’’. ICAL RESEARCHERS FROM DIS- (A) by redesignating subsection (b) as sub- ADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS. section (e); and (2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 74 is (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- (B) by inserting after subsection (a) the amended by inserting after the item relating erans Affairs may, in consultation with the following new subsection (b): ‘‘(b)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a corpora- to section 7458 the following new item: Secretary of Health and Human Services, use the authorities available in section 487E of tion established under this subchapter may ‘‘7459. Nursing staff: special rules for over- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288– facilitate the conduct of research, education, time duty.’’. 5) for the repayment of the principal and in- or both at more than one medical center. (b) WEEKEND DUTY.—Section 7456 is amend- terest of educational loans of appropriately Such a corporation shall be known as a ed— qualified health professionals who are from ‘multi-medical center research corporation’. (1) by striking subsection (c); and disadvantaged backgrounds in order to se- ‘‘(2) The board of directors of a multi-med- (2) by redesignating subsection (d) as sub- cure clinical research by such professionals ical center research corporation under this section (c). for the Veterans Health Administration. subsection shall include the official at each (c) ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULES.— (b) LIMITATIONS.—The exercise by the Sec- Department medical center concerned who (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 7456A(b)(1)(A) is retary of Veterans Affairs of the authorities is, or who carries out the responsibilities of, amended by striking ‘‘three regularly sched- referred to in subsection (a) shall be subject the medical center director of such center as uled’’ and all that follows through the period to the conditions and limitations specified in specified in section 7363(a)(1)(A)(i) of this at the end and inserting ‘‘six regularly paragraphs (2) and (3) of section 487E(a) of title. scheduled 12-hour tours of duty within a 14- the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 288– ‘‘(3) In facilitating the conduct of research, day period shall be considered for all pur- 5(a)(2) and (3)). education, or both at more than one Depart- poses to have worked a full 80-hour pay pe- (c) FUNDING.—Amounts for the repayment ment medical center under this subchapter, riod.’’. of principal and interest of educational loans a multi-medical center research corporation

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ING TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING.—Subsection (1)(C) for education and training described in (2) EXPANSION OF EXISTING CORPORATIONS TO (b) of such section is amended in the matter that paragraph to individuals who are offi- MULTI-MEDICAL CENTER RESEARCH CORPORA- preceding paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘the cers or employees of the Department may TIONS.—Such section is further amended by term ‘education and training’ ’’ and inserting not be paid for by any funds appropriated to adding at the end the following new sub- ‘‘the term ‘education’ includes education and the Department. section: training and’’. ‘‘(3) Amounts reimbursed to the Office of ‘‘(f) A corporation established under this (c) REPEAL OF ROLE OF CORPORATIONS WITH General Counsel under paragraph (1)(D) shall RESPECT TO FELLOWSHIPS.—Paragraph (1) of subchapter may act as a multi-medical cen- be available for use by the Office of the Gen- subsection (b) of such section is amended by ter research corporation under this sub- eral Counsel only for staff and training, and striking the flush matter following subpara- chapter in accordance with subsection (b) related travel, for the provision of legal serv- graph (C). if— ices described in that paragraph and shall re- (d) AVAILABILITY OF EDUCATION FOR FAMI- ‘‘(1) the board of directors of the corpora- main available for such use without fiscal tion approves a resolution permitting facili- LIES OF VETERAN PATIENTS.—Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of such section is amended by year limitation. tation by the corporation of the conduct of ‘‘(b) TRANSFER AND ADMINISTRATION OF research, education, or both at the other De- striking ‘‘to patients and to the families’’ and inserting ‘‘and includes education and FUNDS.—(1) Except as provided in paragraph partment medical center or medical centers (2), any funds received by the Secretary for concerned; and training for patients and families’’. SEC. 803. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR the conduct of research or education at a De- ‘‘(2) the Secretary approves the resolution partment medical center or centers, other of the corporation under paragraph (1).’’. BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF COR- PORATIONS. than funds appropriated to the Department, (b) RESTATEMENT AND MODIFICATION OF AU- (a) REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT BOARD may be transferred to and administered by a THORITIES ON APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW.— MEMBERS.—Paragraph (1) of section 7363(a) is corporation established under this sub- (1) IN GENERAL.—Section 7361 as amended amended to read as follows: chapter for such purposes. by subsection (a) of this section, is further ‘‘(1) with respect to the Department med- ‘‘(2) A Department medical center may re- amended by inserting after subsection (b) the ical center— imburse the corporation for all or a portion following new subsection (c): ‘‘(c) Any corporation established under ‘‘(A)(i) the director (or directors of each of the pay, benefits, or both of an employee this subchapter shall be established in ac- Department medical center, in the case of a of the corporation who is assigned to the De- cordance with the nonprofit corporation laws multi-medical center research corporation); partment medical center if the assignment is of the State in which the applicable Depart- ‘‘(ii) the chief of staff; and carried out pursuant to subchapter VI of ment medical center is located and shall, to ‘‘(iii) as appropriate for the activities of chapter 33 of title 5. the extent not inconsistent with any Federal such corporation, the associate chief of staff ‘‘(3) A Department medical center may re- law, be subject to the laws of such State. In for research and the associate chief of staff tain and use funds provided to it by a cor- the case of any multi-medical center refor education; or poration established under this subchapter. search corporation that facilitates the con- ‘‘(B) in the case of a Department medical Such funds shall be credited to the applica- duct of research, education, or both at De- center at which one or more of the positions ble appropriation account of the Department partment medical centers located in dif- referred to in subparagraph (A) do not exist, and shall be available, without fiscal year ferent States, the corporation shall be estab- the official or officials who are responsible limitation, for the purposes of that account. lished in accordance with the nonprofit cor- for carrying out the responsibilities of such ‘‘(c) RESEARCH PROJECTS.—Except for rea- poration laws of the State in which one of position or positions at the Department med- sonable and usual preliminary costs for such Department medical centers is lo- ical center; and’’. project planning before its approval, a cor- (b) REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-DEPARTMENT cated.’’. poration established under this subchapter BOARD MEMBERS.—Paragraph (2) of such sec- (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 7365 may not spend funds for a research project tion is amended— is repealed. unless the project is approved in accordance (1) by inserting ‘‘not less than two’’ before (c) CLARIFICATION OF STATUS OF CORPORA- with procedures prescribed by the Under Sec- ‘‘members’’; and TIONS.—Section 7361, as amended by this secretary for Health for research carried out tion, is further amended— (2) by striking ‘‘and who’’ and all that fol- with Department funds. Such procedures (1) in subsection (a), by striking the second lows through the period at the end and in- shall include a scientific review process. serting ‘‘and who have backgrounds, or busi- sentence; and ‘‘(d) EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.—Except for (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- ness, legal, financial, medical, or scientific reasonable and usual preliminary costs for lowing new subsection (d): expertise, of benefit to the operations of the activity planning before its approval, a cor- ‘‘(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this corporation.’’. poration established under this subchapter ONFLICTS OF INTEREST.—Subsection (c) subchapter or under regulations prescribed (c) C may not spend funds for an education activ- of section 7363 is amended by striking ‘‘, em- by the Secretary, any corporation estab- ity unless the activity is approved in accord- ployed by, or have any other financial rela- lished under this subchapter, and its officers, ance with procedures prescribed by the tionship with’’ and inserting ‘‘or employed directors, and employees, shall be required Under Secretary for Health. by’’. to comply only with those Federal laws, reg- ‘‘(e) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.—The Under ulations, and executive orders and directives SEC. 804. CLARIFICATION OF POWERS OF COR- Secretary for Health may prescribe policies PORATIONS. that apply generally to private nonprofit and procedures to guide the spending of (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 7364 is amended corporations. to read as follows: funds by corporations established under this ‘‘(2) A corporation under this subchapter is subchapter that are consistent with the pur- not— ‘‘§ 7364. General powers pose of such corporations as flexible funding ‘‘(A) owned or controlled by the United ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—(1) A corporation estab- mechanisms and with Federal and State laws States; or lished under this subchapter may, solely to and regulations, and executive orders, circu- ‘‘(B) an agency or instrumentality of the carry out the purposes of this subchapter— lars, and directives that apply generally to United States.’’. ‘‘(A) accept, administer, retain, and spend the receipt and expenditure of funds by non- (d) REINSTATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT FOR funds derived from gifts, contributions, profit organizations exempt from taxation 501(C)(3) STATUS OF CORPORATIONS.—Sub- grants, fees, reimbursements, and bequests under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Rev- section (e) of section 7361, as redesignated by from individuals and public and private enti- enue Code of 1986.’’. ties; subsection (a)(1), is further amended by in- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section serting ‘‘section 501(c)(3) of’’ after ‘‘exempt ‘‘(B) enter into contracts and agreements 7362(a), as amended by section 802(a)(1) of from taxation under’’. with individuals and public and private enti- this Act, is further amended by striking the SEC. 802. CLARIFICATION OF PURPOSES OF COR- ties; last sentence. PORATIONS. ‘‘(C) subject to paragraph (2), set fees for SEC. 805. REDESIGNATION OF SECTION 7364A OF (a) CLARIFICATION OF PURPOSES.—Sub- education and training facilitated under sec- TITLE 38, UNITED STATES CODE. section (a) of section 7362 is amended in the tion 7362 of this title, and receive, retain, ad- first sentence— minister, and spend funds in furtherance of (a) REDESIGNATION.—Section 7364A is redes- (1) by striking ‘‘Any corporation’’ and all such education and training; ignated as section 7365. that follows through ‘‘facilitate’’ and insert- ‘‘(D) reimburse amounts to the applicable (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—The table of ing ‘‘A corporation established under this appropriation account of the Department for sections at the beginning of chapter 73 is subchapter shall be established to provide a the Office of General Counsel for any ex- amended— flexible funding mechanism for the conduct penses of that Office in providing legal serv- (1) by striking the item relating to section of approved research and education at one or ices attributable to research and education 7364A; and more Department medical centers and to fa- agreements under this subchapter; and (2) by striking the item relating to section cilitate functions related to the conduct of’’; ‘‘(E) employ such employees as the cor- 7365 and inserting the following new item: and poration considers necessary for such pur- ‘‘7365. Coverage of employees under certain Federal tort claims laws.’’.

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SEC. 806. IMPROVED ACCOUNTABILITY AND (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— TITLE X—OTHER MATTERS OVERSIGHT OF CORPORATIONS. (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SEC. 1001. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR DE- (a) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN ANNUAL RE- CONSTRUCTION.—There is authorized to be ap- PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PORTS.—Subsection (b) of section 7366 is propriated to the Secretary of Veterans Af- POLICE OFFICERS. amended to read as follows: fairs for fiscal year 2010, or the year in which Section 902 is amended— ‘‘(b)(1) Each corporation shall submit to funds are appropriated, for the Construction, (1) in subsection (a)— the Secretary each year a report providing a Major Projects account— (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as detailed statement of the operations, activi- (A) $189,410,000 for the projects authorized follows: ties, and accomplishments of the corporation in subsection (a); and during that year. (B) $994,400,000 for the projects authorized ‘‘(1) Employees of the Department who are ‘‘(2)(A) A corporation with revenues in ex- in subsection (b). Department police officers shall, with recess of $500,000 for any year shall obtain an (2) LIMITATION.—The projects authorized in spect to acts occurring on Department prop- audit of the corporation for that year. subsections (a) and (b) may only be carried erty— ‘‘(B) A corporation with annual revenues out using— ‘‘(A) enforce Federal laws; between $100,000 and $500,000 shall obtain an (A) funds appropriated for fiscal year 2010 ‘‘(B) enforce the rules prescribed under sec- audit of the corporation at least once every pursuant to the authorization of appropriation 901 of this title; three years. tions in paragraph (1); ‘‘(C) enforce traffic and motor vehicle laws ‘‘(C) Any audit under this paragraph shall (B) funds available for Construction, Major of a State or local government (by issuance be performed by an independent auditor. Projects for a fiscal year before fiscal year of a citation for violation of such laws) with- ‘‘(3) The corporation shall include in each 2010 that remain available for obligation; in the jurisdiction of which such Department report to the Secretary under paragraph (1) (C) funds available for Construction, Major property is located as authorized by an ex- the following: Projects for a fiscal year after fiscal year press grant of authority under applicable ‘‘(A) The most recent audit of the corpora- 2010 that remain available for obligation; State or local law; tion under paragraph (2). (D) funds appropriated for Construction, ‘‘(D) carry the appropriate Department- ‘‘(B) The most recent Internal Revenue Major Projects for fiscal year 2010 for a cat- issued weapons, including firearms, while off Service Form 990 ‘Return of Organization egory of activity not specific to a project; Department property in an official capacity Exempt from Income Tax’ or equivalent and (E) funds appropriated for Construction, or while in an official travel status; the applicable schedules under such form.’’. Major Projects for a fiscal year before 2010 ‘‘(E) conduct investigations, on and off De- (b) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.—Sub- for a category of activity not specific to a partment property, of offenses that may section (c) of such section is amended to read project; and have been committed on property under the as follows: (F) funds appropriated for Construction, original jurisdiction of Department, con- ‘‘(c) Each director, officer, and employee of Major Projects for a fiscal year after 2010 for sistent with agreements or other consulta- a corporation established under this sub- a category of activity not specific to a tion with affected Federal, State, or local chapter shall be subject to a conflict of in- project. law enforcement agencies; and terest policy adopted by that corporation.’’. ‘‘(F) carry out, as needed and appropriate, (c) ESTABLISHMENT OF APPROPRIATE PAYEE SEC. 902. DESIGNATION OF MERRIL LUNDMAN the duties described in subparagraphs (A) DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- REPORTING THRESHOLD.—Subsection (d)(3)(C) through (E) when engaged in duties author- FAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC, HAVRE, of such section is amended by striking MONTANA. ized by other Federal statutes.’’; ‘‘$35,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$50,000’’. (B) by striking paragraph (2) and redesig- (a) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Vet- nating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and TITLE IX—CONSTRUCTION AND NAMING erans Affairs outpatient clinic in Havre, MATTERS (C) in paragraph (2), as redesignated by Montana, shall after the date of the enact- subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by in- SEC. 901. AUTHORIZATION OF MEDICAL FACILITY ment of this Act be known and designated as serting ‘‘, and on any arrest warrant issued PROJECTS. the ‘‘Merril Lundman Department of Vet- by competent judicial authority’’ before the (a) AUTHORIZATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2010 erans Affairs Outpatient Clinic’’. period; and MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY PROJECTS.—The (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any (2) by amending subsection (c) to read as Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out law, regulation, map, document, record, or follows: the following major medical facility projects other paper of the United States to the out- in fiscal year 2010, with each project to be ‘‘(c) The powers granted to Department po- patient clinic referred to in subsection (a) carried out in the amount specified for such lice officers designated under this section shall be considered to be a reference to the project: shall be exercised in accordance with guide- Merril Lundman Department of Veterans Af- (1) Construction (including acquisition of lines approved by the Secretary and the At- fairs Outpatient Clinic. land) for the realignment of services and clo- torney General.’’. sure projects at the Department of Veterans SEC. 903. DESIGNATION OF WILLIAM C. TALLENT SEC. 1002. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR DEPART- Affairs Medical Center in Livermore, Cali- DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF- MENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PO- fornia, in an amount not to exceed FAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC, KNOX- LICE OFFICERS. $55,430,000. VILLE, TENNESSEE. Section 903 is amended— (2) Construction (including acquisition of (a) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Vet- (1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting land) for a new medical facility at the De- erans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, the following new subsection (b): partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Tennessee, shall after the date of the enact- ‘‘(b)(1) The amount of the allowance that in Louisville, Kentucky, in an amount not to ment of this Act be known and designated as the Secretary may pay under this section is exceed $75,000,000. the ‘‘William C. Tallent Department of Vet- the lesser of— (3) Construction (including acquisition of erans Affairs Outpatient Clinic’’. ‘‘(A) the amount currently allowed as pre- land) for a clinical expansion for a Mental (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any scribed by the Office of Personnel Manage- Health Facility at the Department of Vet- law, regulation, map, document, record, or ment; or erans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, other paper of the United States to the out- ‘‘(B) estimated costs or actual costs as de- Texas, in an amount not to exceed $15,640,000. patient clinic referred to in subsection (a) termined by periodic surveys conducted by (4) Construction (including acquisition of shall be considered to be a reference to the the Department. land) for a replacement bed tower and clin- William C. Tallent Department of Veterans ‘‘(2) During any fiscal year no officer shall ical expansion at the Department of Vet- Affairs Outpatient Clinic. receive more for the purchase of a uniform erans Affairs Medical Center in St. Louis, SEC. 904. DESIGNATION OF MAX J. BEILKE DE- described in subsection (a) than the amount Missouri, in an amount not to exceed established under this subsection.’’; and $43,340,000. PARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC, ALEXANDRIA, (2) by striking subsection (c) and inserting (b) EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR MINNESOTA. the following new subsection (c): MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ‘‘(c) The allowance established under sub- PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED.—The (a) DESIGNATION.—The Department of Vet- Secretary of Veterans Affairs may carry out erans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, section (b) shall be paid at the beginning of the following major medical facility projects Minnesota, shall after the date of the enact- a Department police officer’s employment in fiscal year 2010, as follows with each ment of this Act be known and designated as for those appointed on or after October 1, project to be carried out in the amount spec- the ‘‘Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans 2010. In the case of any other Department po- ified for such project: Affairs Outpatient Clinic’’. lice officer, an allowance in the amount established under subsection (b) shall be paid (1) Replacement of the existing Depart- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in any ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in law, regulation, map, document, record, or upon the request of the officer.’’. Denver, Colorado, in an amount not to ex- other paper of the United States to the out- SEC. 1003. SUBMISSION OF REPORTS TO CON- ceed $800,000,000. patient clinic referred to in subsection (a) GRESS BY SECRETARY OF VETERANS (2) Construction of Outpatient and Inpa- shall be considered to be a reference to the AFFAIRS IN ELECTRONIC FORM. tient Improvements in Bay Pines, Florida, in Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Af- (a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 1 is amended by an amount not to exceed $194,400,000. fairs Outpatient Clinic. adding at the end the following new section:

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It that the sacrifices of our veterans are committee of either chamber of Congress) a report, the Secretary or other official shall is our pledge to them that we have not shared amongst all Americans. submit to Congress (or such committee) a forgotten the sacrifices they have made I urge all of my colleagues to support copy of the report in an electronic format. in defense of this country. So in this passage of S. 1963, as amended, and re- ‘‘(b) TREATMENT.—The submission of a bill, we help caregivers of injured vet- serve the balance of my time. copy of a report in accordance with this sec- erans, women veterans, rural veterans, EXPLANATORY STATEMENT SUBMITTED BY MR. tion shall be treated as meeting any require- homeless veterans, and veterans with FILNER, CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE COM- ment of law to submit such report to Con- mental health issues. MITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, REGARDING gress (or any committee of either chamber of S. 1963 provides immediate support to THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REP- Congress). RESENTATIVES TO S. 1963 ‘‘(c) REPORT DEFINED.—For purposes of this the mothers, fathers, husbands, and wives caring for warriors from the cur- CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS OMNIBUS HEALTH section, the term ‘report’ includes any cer- SERVICES ACT OF 2010 tification, notification, or other communica- rent conflicts as well as from previous S. 1963, as amended, the ‘‘Caregivers and tion in writing.’’. conflicts. Today we have the oppor- Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of (b) TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL AMEND- tunity to recognize their tremendous 2010,’’ reflects the Compromise Agreement MENTS.—The table of sections at the begin- sacrifice and share their heavy burden. between the Committees on Veterans’ Af- ning of chapter 1 is amended— The bill also expands and improves (1) by striking the item relating to section fairs of the Senate and the House of Rep- 117; and VA services for the 1.8 million women resentatives (the Committees) on health care (2) by adding at the end the following new veterans currently receiving VA health and related provisions for veterans and their items: care and goes a step further by antici- caregivers. The provisions in the Com- promise Agreement are derived from a num- ‘‘117. Advance appropriations for certain pating the expected increase of women warriors over the next 5 years. This bill ber of bills that were introduced and consid- medical care accounts. ered by the House and Senate during the ‘‘118. Reports to Congress: submission in seeks to build a VA health care system 111th Congress. These bills include S. 1963, a electronic form.’’. respectful of the unique medical needs bill to provide assistance to caregivers of SEC. 1004. DETERMINATION OF BUDGETARY EF- of women veterans. veterans, to improve the provision of health FECTS FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLI- ANCE WITH STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU- S. 1963 also advances America’s com- care to veterans, and for other purposes, GO-ACT OF 2010. mitment to end veterans’ homeless- which passed the Senate on November 19, The budgetary effects of this Act, for the ness. Hundreds of thousands of vet- 2009 (Senate bill); and H.R. 3155, a bill to pro- purpose of complying with the Statutory erans are at risk of homelessness be- vide certain caregivers of veterans with Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, shall be deter- cause of poverty and the lack of sup- training, support, and medical care, and for mined by reference to the latest statement other purposes, which passed the House on port from family and friends. An in- July 27, 2009 (House bill). titled ‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legisla- creasing number of veterans of oper- tion’’ for this Act, submitted for printing in In addition, the Compromise Agreement the Congressional Record by the Chairman of ations in Afghanistan and Iraq are fall- includes provisions derived from the fol- the House Budget Committee, provided that ing into this category, and we must be lowing bills which were passed by the House: such statement has been submitted prior to vigilant in providing support to this H.R. 402, a bill to designate the Department the vote on passage. population. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, as the ‘‘William C. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- We expand the number of places where homeless vets may receive sup- Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Out- ant to the rule, the gentleman from patient Clinic,’’ passed by the House on July California (Mr. FILNER) and the gen- portive services; and for our veterans 14, 2009; H.R. 1211, a bill to expand and im- tleman from Indiana (Mr. BUYER) each struggling without a roof over their prove health care services available to will control 20 minutes. heads, this small change in the law will women veterans, especially those serving in The Chair recognizes the gentleman make a big difference in their lives. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation from California. The bill also includes key provisions Iraqi Freedom, from the Department of Vet- erans Affairs, and for other purposes, passed GENERAL LEAVE to improve health care provided to our rural veterans by authorizing stronger by the House on June 23, 2009; H.R. 1293, a Mr. FILNER. I ask unanimous con- bill to provide for an increase in the amount sent that all Members may have 5 leg- partnerships with community providers and the Department of Health payable by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs islative days in which to revise and ex- to veterans for improvements and structural tend their remarks and include extra- and Human Services. These collabora- alterations furnished as part of home health neous materials on S. 1963, as amended. tions will allow VA to offer health care services, passed by the House on July 28, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there options to servicemembers living far 2009; H.R. 2770, a bill to modify and update objection to the request of the gen- from the nearest medical facility. provisions of law relating to nonprofit re- tleman from California? In addition, we address the troubling search and education corporations, and for There was no objection. reality of posttraumatic stress disorder other purposes, passed by the House on July Mr. FILNER. I yield myself 4 min- and troubling incidents of suicide 27, 2009; H.R. 3157, a bill to name the Depart- amongst the veterans’ population. The ment of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in utes. Alexandria, Minnesota, as the ‘‘Max J. Mr. Speaker, when I became chair- bill requires a much-needed and long- Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Out- man of the Committee on Veterans’ Af- awaited study on veteran suicide and patient Clinic,’’ passed by the House on No- fairs 3 years ago, the VA was strained requires the VA to provide counseling vember 3, 2009; H.R. 3219, a bill to make cer- to the breaking point by years of referrals for former members of the tain improvements in the laws administered chronic underfunding. We were a coun- Armed Forces who are not otherwise by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs relating try at war; yet, the Department of Vet- eligible for readjustment counseling. to insurance and health care, and for other erans Affairs remained unprepared to S. 1963 provides higher priority status purposes, passed by the House on July 27, care for the hundreds of thousands of for Medal of Honor recipients, estab- 2009; and H.R. 3949, a bill to make certain im- lishes a director of physician assistant provements in the laws relating to benefits new veterans returning from Iraq and administered by the Secretary of Veterans Afghanistan. services, and creates a committee on Affairs, and for other purposes, passed by the It is simply our duty as a Nation, no care of veterans with traumatic brain House on November 3, 2009. matter where we stand on the war, to injury. It requires the VA to provide The Compromise Agreement also includes put our men and women in harm’s way health care for herbicide-exposed Viet- provisions derived from the following House under the care of our Nation when they nam veterans and veterans of the Per- bills, which were introduced and referred to return. Under the Democratic leader- sian Gulf War who have insufficient the Subcommittee on Health of the House ship, Congress has provided almost a 60 medical evidence to establish a service- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: H.R. 919, to enhance the capacity of the Department of percent increase for VA medical care connected disability, and it prohibits Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain nurses funding over the last 3 years, adding the VA from collecting copayments and other critical health care professionals, over $20 billion to the VA budget base- from veterans who are catastrophically and for other purposes, which was introduced line. disabled. on February 9, 2009; H.R. 3796, to improve per

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2720 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 diem grant payments for organizations as- (OIF), the House bill would require VA to The House bill contains a comparable pro- sisting homeless veterans, which was intro- provide a monthly financial stipend, health vision (section 5), with a difference in the duced on October 13, 2009; and H.R. 4166, to care service through CHAMPVA, and lodging target population. Under the House bill, the make certain improvements in the laws ad- and subsistence to the caregiver when the target population would include all family ministered by the Secretary of Veterans Af- caregiver accompanies the veteran on med- caregivers of eligible OEF or OIF veterans, fairs relating to educational assistance for ical care visits. Eligible OEF or OIF veterans defined as those who have a service-con- health professionals, and for other purposes, are defined as those who have a service-connected disability or illness that is severe; are which was introduced on December 1, 2009, nected disability or illness that is severe; in in need of caregiver services without which and was concurrently referred to the Com- need of caregiver services without which the hospitalization, nursing home care, or other mittee on Energy and Commerce. veteran would be hospitalized, or placed in residential institutional care would be re- The House and Senate Committees on Vet- nursing home care or other residential insti- quired; and, are unable to carry out activi- erans’ Affairs have prepared the following tutional care; and are unable to carry out ac- ties (including instrumental activities) of explanation of the Compromise Agreement. tivities (including instrumental activities) of daily living. Differences between the provisions contained daily living. The Compromise Agreement contains the in the Compromise Agreement and the re- The Compromise Agreement contains the Senate provision. lated provisions in the bills listed above are Senate provision modified to no longer re- Counseling and Mental Health Services for noted in this document, except for clerical quire VA to enter into relationships with Family Caregivers (section 103) corrections and conforming changes, and home health agencies to make home visits The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- minor drafting, technical, and clarifying every six months. In addition, the Com- tion 102) that would provide counseling and changes. promise Agreement follows the House bill in mental health services for family caregivers TITLE I—CAREGIVER SUPPORT creating a separate program of general fam- of OEF or OIF veterans. The House bill contains a comparable pro- Assistance and Support Services for Family ily caregiver support services for family and vision (section 3), except that counseling and Caregivers (section 101) non-family caregivers of veterans of any era. Such support services would include training mental health services would be available to The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- caregivers of veterans of any era. tion 102) that would create a new program to and education, counseling and mental health services, respite care, and information on the The Compromise Agreement contains the help caregivers of eligible veterans who, to- House provision. gether with the veteran, submit a joint ap- support services available to caregivers through other public, private, and nonprofit Lodging and Subsistence for Attendants (section plication requesting services under the new 104) program. Eligible veterans are defined as agencies. In the event that sufficient funding is not available to provide training and edu- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- those who have a serious injury, including tion 103) that would allow VA to pay for the traumatic brain injury, psychological trau- cation services, the Secretary would be given the authority to suspend the provision of lodging and subsistence costs incurred by ma, or other mental disorder, incurred or ag- any attendant who accompanies an eligible gravated while on active duty on or after such services. The Secretary would be required to certify to the Committees that OEF or OIF veteran seeking VA health care. September 11, 2001. Within two years of pro- The House bill contains a comparable program implementation, the Department of there is insufficient funding 180 days before suspending the provision of these services. vision (section 6), with a difference in the Veterans Affairs (VA) would be required to target population. Under the House bill, the submit a report on the feasibility and advis- This certification and the resulting suspension of services would expire at the end of target population would include all family ability of extending the program to veterans caregivers of eligible OEF or OIF veterans, of earlier periods of service. Severely injured the fiscal year concerned. The overall caregiver support program for defined as those who have a service-con- veterans are defined as those who need per- nected disability or illness that is severe; are caregivers of eligible OEF or OIF veterans sonal care services because they are unable in need of caregiver services without which would authorize VA to provide training and to perform one or more independent activi- hospitalization, nursing home care, or other supportive services to family members and ties of daily living, require supervision as a residential institutional care would be re- certain others who wish to care for a dis- result of neurological or other impairments, quired; and, are unable to carry out activi- abled veteran in the home and to allow vet- or need personal care services because of ties (including instrumental activities) of erans to receive the most appropriate level other matters specified by the VA. For ac- daily living. of care. The newly authorized supportive cepted caregiver applicants, VA would be re- The Compromise Agreement contains the services would include training and certifi- quired to provide respite care as well as pay Senate provision. cation, a living stipend, and health care—infor travel, lodging and per-diem expenses TITLE II—WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE cluding mental health counseling, transpor- while the caregiver of an eligible veteran is MATTERS tation benefits, and respite. undergoing necessary training and education The Compromise Agreement also includes Study of Barriers for Women Veterans to Health to provide personal care services. Once a an authorization for appropriations that is Care from the Department of Veterans Af- caregiver completes training and is des- below the estimate furnished by the Congres- fairs (section 201) ignated as the primary personal care attend- sional Budget Office. The lower authoriza- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- ant, this individual would receive ongoing tion level is based on information contained tion 201) that would require VA to report, by assistance including direct technical sup- in a publication (Economic Impact on Care- June 1, 2010, on barriers facing women vet- port, counseling and mental health services, givers of the Seriously Wounded, Ill, and In- erans who seek health care at VA, especially respite care of no less than 30 days annually, jured, April 2009) of the Center for Naval women veterans of OEF or OIF. health care through the Civilian Health and Analyses (CNA). This study estimated that, H.R. 1211 contains a comparable provision Medical Program of the Department of Vet- (section 101) that would require a similar annually, 720 post-September 11, 2001 veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA), and a monthly fi- study of health care barriers for women veterans require comprehensive caregiver serv- nancial stipend. The provision in the Senate erans. The House provision also would define ices. The Compromise Agreement limits the bill would require VA to carry out oversight the parameters of the research study sample; caregiver program only to ‘‘seriously injured of the caregiver by utilizing the services of direct VA to build on the work of an existing or very seriously injured’’ veterans who were home health agencies. A home health agency study entitled ‘‘National Survey of Women injured or aggravated an injury in the line of would be required to visit the home of a vet- Veterans in Fiscal Year 2007–2008;’’ mandate duty on or after September 11, 2001. CNA eran not less often than once every six VA to share the barriers study data with the found that the average requirement for such months and report its findings to VA. Based Center for Women Veterans and the Advisory caregiver services is 18 months, and that on the findings, VA would have the final au- Committee on Women Veterans; and author- only 43 percent of veterans require caregiver thority to revoke a caregiver’s designation ize appropriations of $4 million to conduct services over the long-term. CNA also found as a primary personal care attendant. The the study. VA would be required to submit to that, on average, veterans need only 21 hours provision also would require an implementa- Congress a report on the implementation of of caregiver services per week. Only 233 fam- tion and evaluation report, and provide for this section within six months of the publi- ily caregivers were referred by VA for train- an effective date 270 days after the date of cation of the ‘‘National Survey of Women ing and certification through existing home the enactment of this Act. Veterans in Fiscal Year 2007–2008’’, and the The House bill contains comparable provi- health agencies in FY 2008. This represented final report within 30 months of publication. sions (section 2 and section 4) with some key five percent of all home care referrals. In FY The Compromise Agreement contains the differences. The provisions in the House bill 2009, only 168 family caregivers were referred House provision. would provide educational sessions, access to to home care agencies for training and cer- Training and Certification for Mental Health a list of comprehensive caregiver support tification. Care Providers of the Department of Vet- services available at the county level, infor- Medical Care for Family Caregivers (section 102) erans Affairs on Care for Veterans Suffering mation and outreach, respite care, and coun- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- from Sexual Trauma and Post-Traumatic seling and mental health services to family tion 102) that would provide health care Stress Disorder (section 202) and non-family caregivers of veterans of any through the CHAMPVA program for individ- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- era. For family caregivers of eligible vet- uals designated as the primary care attend- tion 204) that would require VA to imple- erans who served in Operation Enduring ant for eligible OEF or OIF veterans and who ment a program for education, training, cer- Freedom (OEF) or Operation Iraqi Freedom have no other insurance coverage. tification, and continuing medical education

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In addition, the provision expands the The Compromise Agreement contains this also be required to submit an annual report definition of veterans who qualify for the provision. on the counseling, care, and services pro- child care subsidy to women veterans who Demonstration Projects on Alternatives for Ex- vided to veterans suffering from sexual trau- are in need of regular or intensive mental panding Care for Veterans in Rural Areas ma, and to establish education, training, cer- health care services but who do not seek (section 303) tification, and staffing standards for per- such care due to lack of child care services. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- sonnel providing treatment for veterans with Finally, the Compromise Agreement follows tion 305) that would authorize VA to carry sexual trauma. the House provision by allowing for other out demonstration projects to expand care to H.R. 1211 contains a similar provision (sec- forms of child care assistance. In addition to veterans in rural areas through the Depart- tion 202), except it included no provision re- stipends, child care services may be provided ment’s Office of Rural Health. Projects could quiring VA to establish education, training, through the direct provision of child care at include VA establishing a partnership with certification, and staffing standards for the an on-site VA facility, payments to private the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Serv- mental health professionals caring for vet- child care agencies, collaboration with facili- ices to coordinate care for veterans in rural erans with sexual trauma. ties or programs of other Federal depart- areas at critical access hospitals, developing The Compromise Agreement contains the ments or agencies, and other forms as House provision. a partnership with the Department of Health deemed appropriate by the Secretary. and Human Services to coordinate care for Pilot Program on Counseling in Retreat Settings Care for Newborn Children of Women Veterans veterans in rural areas at community health for Women Veterans Newly Separated from Receiving Maternity Care (section 206) centers, and the expanding coordination with Service in the Armed Forces (section 203) The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- the Indian Health Service to enhance care The Senate bill contains a provision (section 209) that would authorize VA to provide for Native American veterans. tion 205) that would require VA to establish, post-delivery health care services to a new- There was no comparable House provision. at a minimum of five locations, a two-year born child of a woman veteran receiving ma- The Compromise Agreement contains the pilot program in which women veterans ternity care from VA if the child was deliv- Senate provision. newly separated from the Armed Forces ered in a VA facility or a non-VA facility Program on Readjustment and Mental Health would receive reintegration and readjust- pursuant to a VA contract for delivery. Such Care Services for Veterans who Served in ment services in a group retreat setting. The care would be authorized for up to seven Operation Enduring Freedom and Oper- provision also would require a report detail- days. ation Iraqi Freedom (section 304) ing the pilot program findings and providing H.R. 1211 contains a comparable provision The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- recommendations on whether VA should con- (section 201), but would allow VA to provide tion 306) that would require VA to establish tinue or expand the pilot program. care for a set seven-day period for newborn a program providing OEF and OIF veterans There was no comparable House provision. children of women veterans receiving mater- with mental health services, readjustment The Compromise Agreement contains the nity care. counseling and services, and peer outreach Senate provision but specifies that the pro- The Compromise Agreement contains the and support. The program would also provide gram be carried out at a minimum of three, Senate provision. not five, locations. the immediate families of these veterans TITLE III—RURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS Service on Certain Advisory Committees of with education, support, counseling, and Women Recently Separated from Service in Improvements to the Education Debt Reduction mental health services. In areas not ade- the Armed Forces (section 204) Program (section 301) quately served by VA facilities, VA would be authorized to contract with community The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- mental health centers and other qualified en- tion 207) that would amend the membership tion 301) that would eliminate the cap in cur- tities for the provision of such services, as of the Advisory Committee on Women Vet- rent law on the total amount of education well as provide training to clinicians and erans and the Advisory Committee on Minor- debt reduction payments that can be made contract with a national non-profit mental ity Veterans to require that such commit- over five years so as to permit payments health organization to train veterans par- tees include women recently separated from equal to the total amount of principal and ticipating in the peer outreach and support the Armed Forces and women who are mi- interest owed on eligible loans. program. The provision would require an ini- nority group members and are recently sepa- H.R. 4166 contains a provision (section 3), tial implementation report within 45 days rated from the Armed Forces, respectively. that would expand the purpose of the Edu- H.R. 1211 contains a similar provision (sec- cation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), set after enactment of the legislation. Addition- tion 204) except that it would allow either forth in subchapter VII of chapter 76 of title ally, the Secretary would be required to sub- men or women who are members of a minor- 38, United States Code, to include retention mit a status report within one year of enact- ity group to serve on the Advisory Com- in addition to recruitment, as well as to ment of the legislation detailing the number mittee on Minority Veterans. modify and expand the eligibility require- of veterans participating in the program as The Compromise Agreement contains the ments for participation in the program. In well as an evaluation of the services being Senate provision. addition, the provision would increase the provided under the program. There was no comparable House provision. Pilot Program on Subsidies for Child Care for total education debt reduction payments The Compromise Agreement contains the Certain Veterans Receiving Health Care made by VA from $44,000 to $60,000 and raise Senate provision, but does not include the (section 205) the cap on payments to be made during the fourth and fifth years of the program from reporting requirement and authorizes rather The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- $10,000 to $12,000. The provision would also than requires VA to contract with commu- tion 208) that would require VA to establish provide VA with the flexibility to waive the nity mental health centers and other quali- a pilot program through which child care limitations of the EDRP and pay the full fied entities in areas not adequately served subsidies would be provided to women vet- principal and interest owed by participants by VA facilities. erans receiving regular and intensive mental who fill hard-to-recruit positions at VA. health care and intensive health care serv- Travel Reimbursement for Veterans Receiving The Compromise Agreement contains the Treatment at Facilities of the Department of ices. The pilot program would be carried out House provision. in no fewer than three Veterans Integrated Veterans Affairs (section 305) Service Networks (VISNs) for a duration of Visual Impairment and Orientation and Mobil- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- two years and, at its conclusion, there would ity Professionals Education Assistance Pro- tion 308) that would authorize VA to increase be a requirement for a report to be sub- gram (section 302) the mileage reimbursement rate under sec- mitted within six months detailing findings The Senate bill contains a provision (section 111 of title 38, United States Code, to related to the program and recommendations tion 302) that would require VA to establish 41.5 cents per mile, and, a year after the en- on its continuation or extension. The provi- a scholarship program for students accepted actment of this legislation, allow the Sec- sion also would direct VA, to the extent or enrolled in a program of study leading to retary to adjust the newly specified mileage practicable, to model the pilot program after certification or a degree in the areas of vis- rate to be equal to the rate paid to Govern- an existing VA Child Care Subsidy Program. ual impairment or orientation and mobility. ment employees who use privately owned ve- H.R. 1211 contains a comparable provision The student would be required to agree to hicles on official business. If such an adjust- (section 203), but it does not stipulate that maintain an acceptable level of academic ment would result in a lower mileage rate, the child care program shall be executed standing as well as join VA as a full-time the Secretary would be required to submit to through stipends. Rather, stipends are one employee for three years following their Congress a justification for the lowered rate. option among several listed, including part- completion of the program. VA would be re- The provision also would allow the Secretary nership with private agencies, collaboration quired to disseminate information on the to reimburse veterans for the reasonable cost with facilities or program of other Federal scholarship program throughout educational of airfare when that is the only practical departments or agencies, and the arrange- institutions, with a special emphasis on way to reach a VA facility. ment of after-school care. those with a high number of Hispanic stu- There was no comparable House provision. The Compromise Agreement contains the dents and Historically Black Colleges and The Compromise Agreement contains the Senate provision, with a modification to Universities. Senate provision.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2722 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Pilot Program on Incentives for Physicians Who Restoration of Authority of Readjustment Coun- Disclosure of Patient Treatment Information Assume Inpatient Responsibilities at Com- seling Service to Provide Referral and Other from Medical Records of Patients Lacking munity Hospitals in Health Professional Assistance upon Request to Former Members Decision-making Capacity (section 504) Shortage Areas (section 306) of the Armed Forces Not Authorized Coun- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- seling (section 402) tion 504) that would authorize VA health tion 313) that would require VA to establish The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- care practitioners to disclose relevant por- a pilot program under which VA physicians tion 402) that would require VA to help tions of VA medical records to surrogate de- caring for veterans admitted to community former members of the Armed Forces who cision-makers who are authorized to make hospitals would receive financial incentives, have been discharged or released from active decisions on behalf of patients lacking deci- of an amount deemed appropriate by the Sec- duty, but who are not otherwise eligible for sion-making capacity. The provision would retary, if they maintain inpatient privileges readjustment counseling. VA would be au- only allow such disclosures where the infor- at community hospitals in health profes- thorized to help these individuals by pro- mation is clinically relevant to the decision sional shortage areas. Participation in the viding them with referrals to obtain coun- that the surrogate is being asked to make. pilot program would be voluntary. VA would seling and services from sources outside of There was no comparable House provision. The Compromise Agreement contains the be required to carry out the pilot program VA, or by advising such individuals of their Senate provision. for three years, in not less than five commu- right to apply for a review of their release or nity hospitals in each of not fewer than two discharge through the appropriate military Enhancement of Quality Management (section VISNs. In addition, VA would be authorized branch of service. 505) to collect third party payments for care pro- There was no comparable House provision. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- vided by VA physicians to nonveterans while The Compromise Agreement contains the tion 506) that would create a National Qual- carrying out their responsibilities at the Senate provision. ity Management Officer to act as the prin- community hospital where they are privi- cipal officer responsible for the Veteran Study on Suicides among Veterans (section 403) leged. Health Administration’s quality assurance There was no comparable House provision. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- program.µ The provision would require each The Compromise Agreement contains the tion 403) that would require VA to conduct a VISN and medical facility to appoint a qual- Senate provision. study to determine the number of veterans ity management officer, as well as require Grants for Veterans Service Organizations for who committed suicide between January 1, VA to carry out a review of policies and pro- Transportation of Highly Rural Veterans 1999 and the enactment of the legislation. To cedures for maintaining health care quality (section 307) conduct this study, VA would be required to and patient safety. coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, There was no comparable House provision. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- veterans’ service organizations, the Centers The Compromise Agreement contains the tion 315) that would require VA to establish for Disease Control and Prevention, and Senate provision. a grant program to provide innovative trans- state public health offices and veterans Pilot Program on Use of Community-Based Or- portation options to veterans in highly rural agencies. ganizations and Local and State Govern- areas. Eligible grant recipients would in- There was no comparable House provision. ment Entities To Ensure That Veterans Re- clude state veterans service agencies and The Compromise Agreement contains the ceive Care and Benefits for Which They are veterans service organizations, and grant Senate provision. Eligible (section 506) awards would not exceed $50,000. There was no comparable House provision. TITLE V—OTHER HEALTH CARE MATTERS The Senate bill contains a provision (section 508) that would require VA to create a The Compromise Agreement contains the Repeal of Certain Annual Reporting Require- pilot program to study the use of community Senate provision. ments (section 501) organizations and local and State govern- Modifications of Eligibility for Participation in The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- ment entities in providing care and benefits Pilot Program of Enhanced Contract Care tion 501) that would eliminate the reporting to veterans. The grantees would be selected Authority for Health Care Needs of Certain requirements, set forth in sections 7451 and for their ability to increase outreach, en- Veterans (section 308) 8107 of title 38, United States Code, on pay hance the coordination of community, local, The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- adjustments for registered nurses. These re- state, and Federal providers of health care, tion 316) that would clarify the definition of porting requirements date to a time when and expand the availability of care and serv- eligible veterans who are covered under a VA facility directors had the discretion to ices to transitioning servicemembers and pilot program of enhanced contract care au- offer annual General Schedule (GS) com- their families. The two-year pilot program thority for rural veterans, created by section parability increases to nurses. Current law would be required to be implemented in five 403(b) of the Veterans’ Mental Health and requires VA to provide GS comparability in- locations and, in making the site selections, Other Care Improvements Act of 2008 (P.L. creases to nurses so that that pay adjust- the Secretary would be required to give spe- 110–387, 122 Stat. 4110). Eligible veterans ment report is no longer necessary. The pro- cial consideration to rural areas, areas with would be defined to include those living vision would also eliminate the reporting re- high proportions of minority groups, areas more than 60 minutes driving distance from quirement on VA’s long-range health care with high proportions of individuals who the nearest VA facility providing primary planning which included the operations and have limited access to health care, and areas care services, living more than 120 minutes construction plans for medical facilities. The that are not in close proximity to an active driving distance from the nearest VA facility information contained in this report is al- duty military station. providing acute hospital care, and living ready submitted in other reports and plans, There was no comparable House provision. more than 240 minutes driving distance from in particular the Department’s annual budg- The Compromise Agreement contains the the nearest VA facility providing tertiary et request. Senate provision, but would give VA 180 days care. There was no comparable House provision. to implement the pilot program. H.R. 3219 contains the same provision (sec- The Compromise Agreement contains the Specialized Residential Care and Rehabilitation tion 206). Senate provision. for Certain Veterans (section 507) The Compromise Agreement contains this Submittal Date of Annual Report on Gulf War The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- provision. Research (section 502) tion 509) that would authorize VA to con- TITLE IV—MENTAL HEALTH CARE MATTERS The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- tract for specialized residential care and re- Eligibility of Members of the Armed Forces Who tion 502) that would amend the due date of habilitation services for certain veterans. El- Served in Operation Enduring Freedom or the Annual Gulf War Research Report from igible veterans would be those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom for Counseling and March 1 to July 1 of each of the five years OEF or OIF, suffer from a traumatic brain Services Through Readjustment Counseling with the first report due in 2010. injury (TBI), and possess an accumulation of Services (section 401) There was no comparable House provision. deficits in activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living that The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- The Compromise Agreement contains the would otherwise require admission to a nurs- tion 401) that would allow any member of the Senate provision. Armed Forces, including members of the Na- ing home. tional Guard or Reserve, who served in OEF Payment for Care Furnished to CHAMPVA There was no comparable House provision. or OIF to be eligible for readjustment coun- Beneficiaries (section 503) The Compromise Agreement contains the seling services at VA Readjustment Coun- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- Senate provision. seling Centers, also known as Vet Centers. tion 503) that would clarify that payments Expanded Study on the Health Impact of The provision of such services would be lim- made by VA to providers who provide med- Project Shipboard Hazard and Defense (sec- ited by the availability of appropriations so ical care to a beneficiary covered under tion 508) that this new provision would not adversely CHAMPVA shall constitute payment in full, The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- affect services provided to the veterans that thereby removing any liability on the part of tion 510) that would require VA to contract Vet Centers are currently serving. the beneficiary. with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to There was no comparable House provision. There was no comparable House provision. study the health impact of veterans’ partici- The Compromise Agreement contains the The Compromise Agreement contains the pation in Project Shipboard Hazard and De- Senate provision. Senate provision. fense (SHAD). The study would be intended

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2723 to cover, to the extent practicable, all vet- The Compromise Agreement contains the day a veteran receives nursing home care. erans who participated in Project SHAD and House provision. This authority expires on September 30, 2010. may utilize results from the study included Hospital Care, Medical Services, and Nursing Neither the House nor Senate bills contain in IOM’s report on ‘‘Long-Term Health Ef- Home Care for Certain Vietnam-Era Vet- a provision to extend this authority. fects of Participation in Project SHAD.’’ erans Exposed to Herbicide and Veterans of The Compromise Agreement contains a There was no comparable House provision. the Persian Gulf War (section 513) provision which would extend the statutorily The Compromise Agreement contains the defined copayments for certain veterans for Senate provision. H.R. 3219 contains a provision (section 202) hospital care and nursing home care to Sep- that would amend section 1710 of title 38, Use of Non-Department Facilities for Rehabili- tember 30, 2012. United States Code, to provide permanent tation of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Extension of Authority to Recover Cost of Cer- authorization for the special treatment au- Injury (section 509) tain Care and Services from Disabled Vet- thority of Vietnam-era veterans exposed to erans with Health-Plan Contracts (section The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- an herbicide and Gulf-War era veterans who 518) tion 511) that would clarify when non-VA fa- have insufficient medical evidence to estab- cilities may be utilized to provide treatment lish a service-connected disability. Under current law, VA is authorized to re- and rehabilitative services for veterans and The Senate bill contains no comparable cover the costs associated with medical care members of the Armed Forces with TBI. Spe- provision. provided to a veteran for a non-service-con- cifically, the provision would allow non-VA The Compromise Agreement contains the nected disability if, among other eligibility facilities to be used when VA cannot provide House provision. criteria, the veteran receives such care be- treatment or services at the frequency or du- fore October 1, 2010, the veteran has a serv- Establishment of Director of Physician Assistant ration required by the individual plan of the ice-connected disability, and the veteran is Services in Veterans Health Administration veteran or servicemember with TBI. The pro- entitled to benefits for health care under a (section 514) vision also would allow the use of non-VA fa- health-plan contract. cilities if VA determines that it is optimal H.R. 3219 contains a provision (section 204) Neither the House nor Senate bills contain for the recovery and rehabilitation of the that would create the position of Director of a provision to extend this authority. veteran or servicemember. Such non-VA fa- Physician Assistant Services in VA central The Compromise Agreement contains a cility would be required to maintain stand- office who would report directly to the Under provision which would extend the authority ards that have been established by an inde- Secretary for Health on all matters related to recover the cost of such care and services pendent, peer-reviewed organization that ac- to education, training, employment, and from disabled veterans with health-plan con- credits specialized rehabilitation programs proper utilization of physician assistants. tracts to October 1, 2012. for adults with TBI. The Senate bill contains no comparable TITLE VI—DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL MATTERS There was no comparable House provision. provision. Enhancement of Authorities for Retention of The Compromise Agreement contains the The Compromise Agreement contains the Medical Professionals (section 601) Senate provision. House provision, modified to require the Di- The Senate bill contains provisions (sec- rector of Physician Assistant Services to re- Pilot Program on Provision of Dental Insurance tion 601) intended to improve VA’s ability to port directly to the Chief of the Office of Pa- Plans to Veterans and Survivors and De- recruit and retain health professionals. tient Services instead of to the Under Sec- pendents of Veterans (section 510) First, VA would be given the authority to retary for Health. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- apply the title 38 hybrid employment system tion 513) that would require VA to carry out Committee on Care of Veterans with Traumatic to additional health care occupations to a three-year pilot program to provide speci- Brain Injury (section 515) meet the recruitment and retention needs of fied dental services through a contract with H.R. 3219 contains a provision (section 205) VA. Next, the probationary period for full- a dental insurer. Additionally, the provision that would require VA to establish a Com- time and part-time registered nurses would would provide that the pilot program should mittee on Care of Veterans with Traumatic be set at two years; part-time registered take place in at least two but no more than Brain Injury. This Committee would be re- nurses who served previously on a full-time four VISNs and that enrollment would be quired to evaluate VA’s capacity to meet the basis would not be subject to a probationary voluntary. The program would provide diag- treatment and rehabilitative needs of vet- period. In addition, VA would be authorized nostic services, preventive services, erans with TBI, as well as make rec- to waive the salary offset where the salary of endodontic and other restorative services, ommendations and advise the Under Sec- an employee rehired after retirement from surgical services, emergency services, and retary for Health on matters relating to this the Veterans Health Administration is re- such other services as VA considers appro- condition. Additionally, VA would be reduced according to the amount of their an- priate. quired to submit to the Committees on Vet- nuity under a federal government retirement There was no comparable House provision. erans’ Affairs of the Senate and the House of system. The Compromise Agreement contains the Representatives an annual report on the Section 601 also would provide for a num- Senate provision, modified to provide that Committee’s findings and recommendations ber of new or expanded pay authorities, in- the pilot program may take place in any and the Department’s response. cluding setting the pay for all senior execu- number of VISNs the Secretary deems appro- The Senate bill contains no comparable tives in the Office of the Under Secretary for priate. The purpose of providing the Sec- provision. Health at Level II or Level III of the Execu- retary with this authority is to ensure the The Compromise Agreement contains the tive Schedule; authorizing recruitment and capability, should it be required, to maxi- House provision. retention special incentive pay for phar- mize the number of voluntary enrollees in- Increase in Amount Available to Disabled Vet- macist executives of up to $40,000; amending sured under the dental program so as to re- the pay provisions of physicians and dentists duce premium expenditures. erans for Improvements and Structural Al- terations Furnished as Part of Home Health by clarifying the determination of the non- Prohibition on Collection of Copayments from Services (section 516) foreign cost of living adjustment, exempting Veterans who are Catastrophically Disabled physicians and dentists in executive leader- H.R. 1293 contains a provision that would (section 511) ship positions from compensation panels, increase, from $4,100 to $6,800, the amount The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- and allowing for a reduction in market pay authorized to be paid to veterans who have tion 515) that would add a new section 1730A for changes in board certification or a reduc- service-connected disabilities rated 50 per- in title 38, United States Code, to prohibit tion of privileges; modifying the pay cap for cent or more disabling for home improve- VA from collecting copayments from cata- registered nurses and other covered positions ments and structural alterations. The provi- strophically disabled veterans for medical to Level IV of the Executive Schedule; allow- sion would also increase from $1,200 to $2,000, services rendered, including prescription ing the pay for certified registered nurse an- the amount authorized to be paid to veterans drug and nursing home care copayments. esthetists to exceed the pay caps for reg- with service-connected disabilities rated less H.R. 3219 contains the same provision (sec- istered nurses; increasing the limitation on than 50 percent disabling. tion 203). special pay for nurse executives from $25,000 The Senate bill contains no comparable The Compromise Agreement contains this to $100,000; adding licensed practical nurses, provision. provision. licensed vocational nurses, and nursing posi- The Compromise Agreement contains the Higher Priority Status for Certain Veterans who tions covered by title 5 to the list of occupa- House provision. are Medal of Honor Recipients (section 512) tions that are exempt from the limitations H.R. 3519 contains a provision (section 201) Extension of Statutorily Defined Copayments on increases in rates of basic pay; and ex- that would amend section 1705 of title 38, for Certain Veterans for Hospital Care and panding the eligibility for additional pre- United States Code, to place Medal of Honor Nursing Home Care (section 517) mium pay to part-time nurses. Finally, sec- recipients in priority group 3 for the pur- Under current law, VA has the authority tion 601 would improve VA’s locality pay poses of receiving health care through VA. to provide hospital and nursing home care on system by requiring VA to provide edu- This would situate Medal of Honor recipients a space available basis to veterans who do cation, training, and support to the directors in a priority group with former prisoners of not otherwise qualify for such care. VA is of VA health care facilities on the use of lo- war and Purple Heart recipients. authorized to collect from such a veteran an cality pay system surveys. The Senate bill contains no comparable amount equal to $10 for every day that a vet- H.R. 919 contains a comparable provision provision. eran receives hospital care, and $5 for every (section 2) which would not, in contrast to

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NPCs would be allowed to not provide direct patient care services, or enter into contracts and set fees for the edu- would otherwise be available to provide med- organizations assisting homeless veterans in an amount equal to the greater of the daily cation and training facilitated through the ical care and treatment for veterans. The corporation. House provision also would not place restric- cost of care or $60 per bed, per day. The provision would also require VA to ensure that The Senate bill contains the same provi- tions on the categories of part-time nurses sion (section 804). for whom the probationary period would be 25 percent of the funds available for per diem payments are distributed to organizations The Compromise Agreement contains this waived. The House section contains an addi- provision. tional provision which would provide com- that meet some but not all of the criteria for the receipt of per diem payments. These Redesignation of Section 7364A of Title 38, parability pay up to $100,000 per year to all United States Code (section 805) individuals appointed by the Under Sec- would include (in order of priority) organiza- retary for Health under the authority of sections that meet each of the transitional and H.R. 2770 contains a provision (section 6) tion 7306 of title 38, United States Code, who supportive services criteria and serve a popu- that would provide clerical amendments as- are not physicians or dentists and who would lation that is less than 75 percent veterans; sociated with implementing this legislation be compensated at a higher rate in the pri- organizations that meet at least one but not concerning Nonprofit Research and Edu- vate sector. all of the transitional and supportive serv- cation Corporations. The Compromise Agreement contains the ices criteria, but have a population that is at The Senate bill contains the same provi- Senate provision, modified to eliminate the least 75 percent veterans; or organizations sion (section 805). provision of the Senate bill that would pro- that meet at least one but not all of the The Compromise Agreement contains this vide VA with the authority to waive salary transitional and supportive services criteria provision. offsets for retirees who are reemployed in and serve a population that is less than 75 Improved Accountability and Oversight of Cor- the Veterans Health Administration. percent veterans. porations (section 806) The Senate bill contains no comparable Limitations on Overtime Duty, Weekend Duty, The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- provision. tion 806) that would strengthen VA’s over- and Alternative Work Schedules for Nurses The Compromise Agreement contains the sight of NPCs by requiring those NPCs with (section 602) House provision, but does not require the revenues of over $10,000 to obtain an inde- The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- minimum amount of $60 per bed, per day for pendent audit once every three years, or tion 602) that would prohibit VA from requir- the Grant and Per Diem program. In addi- with revenues of over $300,000 to obtain such ing nurses to work more than 40 hours in an tion, VA would be authorized but not re- an audit each year, and to submit certain In- administrative work week or more than 8 quired to award the per diem grants to non- ternal Revenue Service forms. hours consecutively, except under unantici- profit organizations meeting some but not H.R. 2770 contains a comparable provision pated emergency conditions in which the all of the criteria for the receipt of such pay- (section 7), but would instead raise to nurses’ skills are necessary and good faith ments. efforts to find voluntary replacements have $100,000 the threshold for requiring three- TITLE VIII—NONPROFIT RESEARCH AND failed. The provision also would strike sub- year audits and to $500,000 the revenue EDUCATION CORPORATIONS section 7456(c) of title 38, United States Code, threshold that would require yearly audits. which provides that nurses on approved sick General Authorities on Establishment of Cor- The provision also would revise conflict of or annual leave during a 12-hour work shift porations (section 801) interest policies to apply to the policies shall be charged at a rate of five hours of H.R. 2770 contains a provision (section 2) adopted by the corporation. leave per three hours of absence. Finally, for that would authorize Nonprofit Research and The Compromise Agreement contains the recruitment and retention purposes, VA Education Corporations (NPCs) to merge, House provision. would be authorized to consider a nurse who thereby creating multi-medical center re- TITLE IX—CONSTRUCTION AND NAMING MATTERS has worked 6 regularly scheduled 12–hour search corporations. Authorization of Medical Facility Projects (sec- The Senate bill contains the same provi- work shifts within a 14–day period to have tion 901) sion (section 801). worked a full eighty-hour pay period. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- H.R. 919 contains the same provision (sec- The Compromise Agreement contains this tion 901) that would authorize funds for the tion 3). provision. following major medical facility projects in The Compromise Agreement contains this Clarification of Purposes of Corporations (sec- FY 2010: Livermore, California; Walla Walla, provision. tion 802) Washington; Louisville, Kentucky; Dallas, Reauthorization of Health Professionals Edu- H.R. 2770 contains a provision (section 3) Texas; St. Louis, Missouri; Denver, Colorado cational Assistance Scholarship Program that would clarify the purpose of NPCs to in- and Bay Pines, Florida. (section 603) clude specific reference to their role as fund- There was no comparable House provision. H.R. 919 contains a provision (section 4) ing mechanisms for approved research and The Compromise Agreement contains the that would reinstate the Health Profes- education, in addition to their role in facili- Senate provision, but strikes the authoriza- sionals Educational Assistance Scholarship tating research and education. tion for the construction project in Walla Program. Section 2 of H.R. 4166 contains a The Senate bill contains the same provi- Walla, Washington, since authorization for similar provision which would also direct VA sion (section 802). this construction project was provided in The Compromise Agreement contains this to fully employ program graduates as soon Public Law 111–98, enacted on November 11, provision. as possible following their graduation, re- 2009. Modification of Requirements for Boards of Di- quire graduates to perform clinical rotations Designation of Merril Lundman Department of rectors of Corporations (section 803) in assignments or locations determined by Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Havre, VA, and assign a mentor to graduates in the The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- Montana (section 902) same facility in which they are serving. tion 803) that would require that a minimum The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- The Senate bill contains a similar provi- of two members of the Board of Directors of tion 903) that would name VA outpatient sion but did not include the requirement to an NPC be other-than-federal employees. Ad- clinic in Havre, Montana, as the ‘‘Merril fully employ graduates as soon as possible. ditionally, the provision would allow for the Lundman Department of Veterans Affairs The Compromise Agreement contains the appointment of individuals with expertise in Outpatient Clinic.’’ provision from section 2 of H.R. 4166. legal, financial, or business matters. The There was no comparable House provision. Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Re- provision also would conform the law relat- The Compromise Agreement contains the searchers from Disadvantaged Backgrounds ing to NPCs to other federal conflict of inter- Senate provision. (section 604) est regulations by removing the requirement H.R. 919 (section 4) and H.R. 4166 (section 4) that members of the NPC boards have no fi- Designation of William C. Tallent Department contain identical provisions that would nancial relationship with any entity that is of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, allow VA to utilize the authorities available a source of funding for research or education Knoxville, Tennessee (section 903) in the Public Health Service Act for the re- by VA. In the House, H.R. 402 contains a provision payment of the principal and interest of edu- H.R. 2770 contains a comparable provision that would name the VA outpatient clinic in cational loans of health professionals from (section 4), but provides that the executive Knoxville, Tennessee as the ‘‘William C. disadvantaged backgrounds in order to em- director of the corporation may be a VA em- Tallent Department of Veterans Affairs Out- ploy such professionals in the Veterans ployee. patient Clinic.’’ Health Administration to conduct clinical The Compromise Agreement contains the The Senate bill contains no comparable research. House provision, with a modification which provision. The Senate bill contains the same provi- removes the provision allowing VA employ- The Compromise Agreement contains the sion (section 603). ees to serve as executive directors. House provision.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2725 Designation of Max J. Beilke Department of and I express my thanks to Chairman veterans so they can obtain the needed Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Alexan- FILNER, Chairman AKAKA, and Ranking service in their own homes. The extent dria, Minnesota (section 904) Member BURR for their leadership. I’d and types of services could be ex- In the House, H.R. 3157 contains a provi- also like to thank Chairman MICHAUD panded, and last summer I proposed to sion that would name the VA outpatient and Ranking Member BROWN of the do so in H.R. 3407, the Severely Injured clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota as the ‘‘Max Subcommittee on Health for their ef- Veterans’ Benefits Act of 2009. It would J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic.’’ forts in bringing this legislation for- provide a 50 percent increase in com- The Senate bill contains no comparable ward. pensation for catastrophically injured provision. Reflecting the spirit of compromise veterans who are in need of assistance The Compromise Agreement contains the and cooperation, S. 1963 is composed of for daily personal needs, such as bath- House provision. a number of bills from both sides of the ing and eating. It gives the veteran the TITLE X—OTHER MATTERS aisle. It would provide increased access choice of how to obtain services tai- Expansion of Authority for Department of Vet- to care, better outreach and support lored to their unique needs and cir- erans Affairs Police Officers (section 1001) for wounded veterans, rural veterans, cumstances. The Senate bill contains a provision (sec- and homeless veterans, and also in- It is unclear how the caregiver sti- tion 1001) that would provide additional au- cludes enhancements and provisions of pend program in this bill will operate thorities to VA uniformed police officers, in- mental health care and readjustment and how it will work in conjunction cluding the authority to carry a VA-issued counseling for recent veterans of Iraq with the present Aid and Attendance or weapon in an official capacity when off VA and Afghanistan. whether it replaces some of the current property and in official travel status, the au- I would like to thank my good friend services. thority to conduct investigations on and off Additionally, Mr. Speaker, we lack a VA property of offenses that may have been and colleague from Kansas, JERRY committed on VA property, expanded au- MORAN, for his bill, H.R. 3103, that was Congressional Budget Office estimate thority to enforce local and State traffic reg- included to help VA move forward with of this compromised agreement. It ap- ulations when such authority has been a pilot program to enhance contract pears that the Democrat majority has granted by local or State law, and to make care authority for highly rural vet- not been obtaining CBO cost estimates arrests based upon an arrest warrant issued erans. This pilot, which was enacted in for discretionary bills, and we still by any competent judicial authority. the last Congress, was Mr. MORAN’s ini- don’t have the official views of the ad- There was no comparable House provision. tiative. ministration on the compromised legis- The Compromise Agreement contains the lation. I am aware of their concerns. I Senate provision. I’d also like to thank my friend JOHN DUNCAN from Tennessee for introducing requested the administration to ad- Uniform Allowance for Department of Veterans dress them in writing on March 18, 2010, Affairs Police Officers (section 1002) his bill, H.R. 402, which is included in this legislation. H.R. 402 would name and they were due on April 7. Although The Senate bill contains a provision (section 1002) that would modify VA’s authority the Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic we have not yet read them, it is my un- to pay an allowance to VA police officers for in Knoxville, Tennessee, the William C. derstanding they are still in the con- purchasing uniforms. The provision would Tallent Veterans Outpatient Clinic. currence process. provide a uniform allowance in an amount This gentleman honorably served in Based on legislative hearing testi- which is the lesser of the amount prescribed World War II and maintained a lifelong mony from last year, I believe the VA by the Office of Personnel Management or service to veterans. has concerns about the caregiver sti- the actual or estimated cost as determined S. 1963 would also establish a new, pend as well as some of the other per- by periodic surveys conducted by VA. all-encompassing system of support for sonnel provisions included in the bill. There was no comparable House provision. family caregivers. As we all know, Dr. Cross, who is the principal deputy The Compromise Agreement contains the Senate provision. some veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan undersecretary for health, testified behave been severely wounded and will fore the Senate Veterans Affairs Com- Submission of Reports to Congress by Secretary of Veterans Affairs in Electronic Form (sec- require a great deal of care for the rest mittee. This is in reference to the care- tion 1003) of their lives. In previous wars, these giver provisions. He stated, The VA Under current law, there is no requirement veterans would probably not have sur- does not support section 209. Currently for VA to submit Congressionally mandated vived their wounds, but significant im- we are able to contract for caregiver reports in an electronic form. provements in battlefield medicine, the services with home health and similar Neither the House nor Senate bills con- medicine logistics chain and the fol- public and private agencies. The contained a provision to change this procedure. low-up treatment have improved the tractor trains and pays them and af- The Compromise Agreement contains a survival rates for the most severely fords them liability protection and provision which would create a new section wounded combatants. oversees the quality of care. This re- 118 in title 38, United States Code, which Family caregivers are more often mains the preferable arrangement as it would require VA to submit reports to Con- gress, or any Committee thereof, in elec- than not at the core of what sustains does not divert VA from its primary tronic format. Reports would be defined to the treatment and recovery of a se- mission of treating veterans and train- include any certification, notification, or verely wounded or injured soldier. ing clinicians. Moreover, it does not other communication in writing. Their commitment is strong and heart- put VA in the position of having to tell Determination of Budgetary Effects for Pur- felt; yet, it can be enormously chal- family members how, at risk of losing poses of Compliance with Statutory Pay-As- lenging in a long recovery. There are their caregiver compensation, they You-Go-Act of 2010 (section 1004) many struggles that families face when have to care for their loved ones. Neither the Senate nor House bills contain assuming this role, including job ab- Mr. Speaker, it is unfortunate that a provision relating to compliance with the sences, lost income, travel and reloca- the administration’s concern regarding Statutory Pay-As-You-Go-Act of 2010, Title I tion costs, child care concerns, exhaus- the caregiver stipend provision in this of P.L. 111–139, 124 Stat. 8. tion, and emotional and psychological bill was not worked out because the The Compromise Agreement contains a stress. Many, understandably, become bill, as a whole, does many good things procedural provision to require the determination of the budgetary effects of provi- overwhelmed and eventually experi- for veterans. I hope this issue gets re- sions contained in the Compromise Agree- ence burnout. So there is a real prob- solved with the administration, and I ment to be based upon the statement entered lem, and the question is how to best am pleased that legislation that I had into the Congressional Record by the Chair- address it. sponsored, H.R. 1293, the Disabled Vet- man of the Committee on the Budget of the I am concerned, however, about a erans Home Improvement and Struc- House of Representatives. provision in this bill that would estab- tural Alteration Grant Increase Act of Mr. BUYER. I yield myself such time lish an unprecedented stipend for cer- 2009, is in this bill. This would increase as I may consume. tain family caregivers. I would have the amount VA is authorized to pay I rise in support of S. 1963, as amend- preferred to build upon and expand an under its home health services to make ed, the Caregivers and Veterans Omni- existing successful Department of Vet- modifications to a veteran’s home to bus Health Services Act of 2010. erans Affairs VA program known as enable the veteran to be cared for in This bill represents a bipartisan ef- Aid and Attendance. The Aid and At- their home rather than in a hospital or fort on behalf of the House and Senate, tendance program is paid directly to institutional setting.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2726 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 We should always be reminded that I urge my colleagues to support this efit for veterans and their families, while veterans may spend only a short critical bill that supports caregivers benefits they need, have earned and so time in uniform, the wounds they carry and expands health care for our rural richly deserve.’’ home with them can last a lifetime and veterans. This legislation will support family profoundly impact their daily lives. Mr. BUYER. I reserve the balance of members and others who care for the I reserve my time. my time. disabled, ill or injured veterans. This is Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, the chair- Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, before I very important to families, military man of our Health Subcommittee, Mr. yield to our Speaker, I just want to say families. Our wounded soldiers and MICHAUD, and ranking member, Mr. with gratitude, on the part of our Na- their families have made a serious sac- BROWN of South Carolina, were the tion’s veterans, in her 31⁄2 years as rifice for our country, and this bill will chief hard workers on this bill. We Speaker and her years before that as bring them some relief. It will expand thank them all. minority leader, Ms. PELOSI focused mental health services and health care I yield 31⁄2 minutes to Chairman like a laser on the needs of our vet- access for veterans in rural areas and MICHAUD. erans. We would not be here with this prohibit copays for our most severely b 1045 landmark bill were it not for our wounded warriors. Speaker. Thank you, Chairwoman HERSETH Mr. MICHAUD. Thank you very SANDLIN, as this bill marks a step for- much, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, Mr. I yield 1 minute to the Speaker of the House, the gentlewoman from Cali- ward for the 1.8 million women in uni- Chairman. I also want to thank Rank- form, removing existing barriers to fe- ing Member BUYER for all his hard fornia (Ms. PELOSI). Ms. PELOSI. I thank the gentleman male veterans seeking medical care. In work on this bill before us today, as a sweeping change long overdue and well as my colleague, Mr. BROWN, for for yielding, I thank him for his leadership, and I am very pleased today that with strong bipartisan support, we will working in a bipartisan manner provide care for newborns in the first throughout the years on veterans af- we have bipartisan support for this important legislation to benefit our vet- time in history. Thank you, Congress- fairs issues. man HENRY BROWN, for your leadership I rise today in strong support on S. erans. I, too, join my colleagues in rising to as well, my friend. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Om- Today’s vote is one in a series of ac- honor the sacrifice and service of the nibus Health Services Act. This land- tions taken by this Congress to give bravest among us, the men and women mark bill reflects a strong commit- back to America’s veterans. Our signa- of our Armed Forces. In the name of ment to family caregivers, who are ture achievement remains our new GI our safety, they lay their lives on the often underappreciated in their efforts Bill, providing those who serve with a to care for our wounded servicemem- line. In the name of our security, they full, 4-year college education. This is bers. We must recognize that family fight our enemies far from home. In the also transferable to a family member, caregivers in Maine and throughout name of our values, they serve as our and also a new improvement that we our country often put their lives on Nation’s greatest ambassadors, as made was if a serviceman or woman hold to care for our injured veterans, champions of America’s families. dies in combat, that this opportunity is and their duties take a heavy toll on Each and every day our soldiers, sail- provided for their children or another them financially, emotionally, and ors, airmen and marines earn the re- family member. physically. spect of a grateful Nation. And as long Late last year, again in a bipartisan Our brave men and women who serve as those in uniform continue the battle way, we celebrated the passage of the our country have come to rely on our abroad, we must do everything in our Veterans Health Care Budget Reform spouses, parents, siblings, and close power to support them here at home. and Transparency Act, ensuring that friends to be there with them. We owe I would like to thank all Members of the VA has timely and predictable it to these devoted caregivers to offer Congress on both sides of the aisle who funding and our veterans receive the them the support they need. worked so hard to strengthen this bill high quality care they have earned. That’s why this bill creates a robust, and bring it to the floor today. Again, Working to make sure that our eco- supportive services program for care- I want to commend BOB FILNER, the nomic recovery truly benefits all givers. This includes counseling serv- chairman of the Committee on Vet- Americans, the American Recovery and ices and respite care to help relieve the erans’ Affairs, Chairman MIKE MICHAUD Reinvestment Act offered a tax credit heavy emotional and physical stress of of the Health Subcommittee of the for hiring veterans and a $250 payment caregivers. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and to disabled veterans. The bill also attempts to alleviate Chairwoman STEPHANIE HERSETH Just this past month we passed the the financial difficulties facing eligible SANDLIN of the Economic Opportunity TRICARE Affirmation Act, stating ex- caregivers by providing a monthly fi- Subcommittee of the Committee on plicitly that our health care reform nancial stipend, as well as access to Veterans’ Affairs. legislation will not impact the excel- health care through the CHAMPVA I also want to recognize the hard lent health coverage our veterans and program. The bill also recognizes the work and commitment to those who servicemembers already receive. In the importance of caregivers being by vet- have worn our Nation’s uniform by last 3 years, we have given our troops a erans’ sides during every step of their three key freshmen Members of Con- pay raise, helped restore military read- medical treatment. The bill authorizes gress, Congressman TOM PERRIELLO, iness and bolstered support for our the VA to pay lodging and other costs Congresswoman DEBBIE HALVORSON, military families. Today we strengthen incurred by caregivers for accom- and Congressman HARRY TEAGUE. the benefits our men and women in panying veterans during medical ap- In both Houses, this has been a bipar- uniform receive. pointments. tisan effort, and I commend Ranking Mr. Speaker, in the course of our In addition to addressing the needs of Member BUYER for his leadership. I meetings with the veterans service or- caregivers, this bill helps the VA de- know that everything is not in this ganizations and with the families of liver high quality health care for our bill. There is an endless list of every- our men and women in uniform and our rural veterans. The bill improves the thing we want to do for our veterans, veterans, we hear directly from them VA ability to recruit and retain quali- but we are very proud of Senator BURR what their needs are and try to estab- fied medical personnel. It addresses the and the role that he has played in the lish their priorities and to make it a barriers of long trips to medical ap- Senate and all of the Members here. priority in allocating the resources of pointments by providing reimburse- Thank you, Mr. BUYER. our country. In the course of those con- ment for air travel. The Caregivers and Veterans Omni- versations, we have heard from the The bill also creates a more robust bus Health Services Act is a landmark families that in the survey they took health care infrastructure in our rural moment in the ongoing effort to give of their own membership of Blue Star areas. It does this by supporting col- back to our veterans and their fami- Families, that 94 percent of them laboration with other Federal pro- lies. It’s a tribute to their service. In thought that most Americans did not viders and fostering the VA’s ability to the words of the Paralyzed Veterans of have a clear understanding of their contract with community providers. America, it will ‘‘provide valuable ben- needs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2727 We promised them that in all we do At a time when our soldiers are over- troduced, the Women Veterans Health here we will remove doubt in anyone’s seas keeping us safe here at home, the Care Improvement Act. mind among our military families that VA is faced with a number of unique This act will provide significant en- we understand their needs, especially if challenges. It must respond to the sig- hancements to the health care avail- they present them in a prioritized way nature wounds of the wars in Iraq and able for women veterans. Today women and will make them our priority in the Afghanistan, to soldiers returning make up approximately 8 percent of Congress. In every action we strive to home who live far from VA facilities, veterans in the United States, and that live up to that commitment. to the ever-increasing number of percentage will continue to rise as Just as the military on the battle- women veterans, and to the families of more and more women answer the call field has said, on the battlefield we will veterans who cannot care for them- to serve their country. With an in- leave no soldier behind. So too when selves, but it must also remain respon- creasing number of women seeking ac- they come home, we will leave no vet- sive to those whom it already serves. I cess to care within the VA, the chal- eran behind. believe this bill would accomplish this. lenge of providing adequate health care As the leaders of the American Le- When soldiers return home from war, services for women veterans is one the gion have stated, this legislation offers unable to care for themselves, their VA must master, and I am confident bold solutions to major challenges fac- families often face difficult burdens. To that it can. ing servicemembers, veterans and their help them help the veterans, this bill b 1100 families on behalf of every American would establish a comprehensive as- This legislation addresses this chal- who wears the uniform. sistance program for caregivers, mak- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ lenge by taking several important ing caregivers eligible to receive edu- steps to ensure adequate attention is on this bill. cation and training and technical sup- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- given to women veterans and their port, counseling, lodging and subsist- self such time as I may consume. health care programs so that women I would like to thank the Speaker for ence. can access the quality primary health To serve the rural veterans, who may her kind remarks and her support of care and the specialized services they live a long distance from VA facilities, the bill. Also, I ask for your support, deserve and have earned. we have a problem we have to get this bill would make the VA more Among its provisions, this bill im- worked out, and that deals with the flexible while increasing reach-out ef- proves the VA’s sexual trauma and widows, orphans, and the Spina Bifida forts. The VA would be allowed to part- post-traumatic stress disorder pro- Program was left out of the health care ner with Medicare, Medicaid, the De- grams for women by requiring the Sec- bill that we recently passed to ensure partment of Health and Human Serv- retary of the VA to ensure that all that it’s defined as minimum essential ices and the Indian Health Service in mental health professionals have been benefit. demonstration projects that could ex- properly and consistently trained in Madam Speaker, I hope for your sup- pand care. the best methods and practices so port for this. The issue has been ad- Finally, two of the most common women veterans feel secure in seeking dressed in the Senate. The Senate wounds of war in Iraq and Afghanistan treatment. passed it, the bill is at the desk, but it have been post-traumatic stress dis- Childcare is another crucial issue for has to originate in the House, so I ask order and traumatic brain injury. By women veterans—and for male vet- for your support on this. expanding eligibility for readjustment erans as well—and the bill before us Ms. PELOSI. Thank you, Mr. BUYER. counseling at Vet Centers to any mem- today tackles current barriers to care The chairman has this legislation, as bers of the Armed Forces who have by authorizing a childcare pilot pro- you may be aware, and it is going to served in OIF/OEF and establishing the gram and requiring the VA to carry out Ways and Means and we will be taking Committee on Care for Veterans with this program in at least three veteran it up soon, but we will look forward to TBI, the VA will become more respon- service networks. We anticipate that working with you and will bring it to- sive to those who are transitioning this is going to help veterans keep gether in a bipartisan way in the spirit back to civilian life. their appointments. that we owe our veterans. They are all In closing, I want to thank Chairman The legislation also requires the VA Americans and so are we. FILNER and Ranking Member BUYER of to provide 7 days of medical care for Mr. BUYER. Thank you, I appreciate the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and newborn children of women veterans, that. Chairman MICHAUD of the Health Sub- representing an important policy up- Ms. PELOSI. Thank you, Mr. BUYER, committee, for their leadership in date in the VA. Currently, the VA has and thank you, Mr. BROWN, for your bringing this bill forward. no provision to provide care for these leadership as well. I urge my colleagues to stand up for infants, yet 86 percent of Operation En- Mr. BUYER. I now yield 3 minutes to America’s true heroes and help con- during Freedom and Operation Iraqi the gentleman from South Carolina tinue to make the VA world class care Freedom women veterans are under the (Mr. BROWN). even better. age of 40. Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. I Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 Accordingly, I urge all of my col- thank the gentleman from Indiana for minutes to Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN of leagues on both sides of the aisle to yielding me this time. South Dakota, the chair of our Eco- support this important legislation. I rise today to express my strong sup- nomic Opportunity Subcommittee and Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, at this port for S. 1963, the Caregivers and Vet- the prime mover behind the section of time, I yield 2 minutes to Ms. GINNY erans Omnibus Health Services Act of this bill dealing with our women vet- BROWN-WAITE of Florida. 2009. Chairman FILNER and Chairman erans. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Flor- MICHAUD, along with Ranking Member Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. I thank ida. I thank the gentleman. BUYER and I have brought this legisla- the gentleman from California for Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support tion forward in order to continue the yielding. of S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans great progress made by the VA toward I rise today in strong support of S. Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009. providing the kind of health care vet- 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Om- As Members of Congress, we do have erans deserve, and I am proud to sup- nibus Health Services Act of 2010. I a responsibility to provide the best port it today. want to thank our full committee support we can to our Nation’s vet- I think it’s pretty evident, as the chairman, Mr. FILNER; our ranking erans. With provisions for caregiver Speaker alluded to earlier, that in the member, Mr. BUYER; and Health Sub- support, rural health improvement and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, which committee Chairman MICHAUD and mental health benefits, there are many I have had the privilege to serve now 10 Ranking Member BROWN for their lead- reasons why I support this legislation. years, we always leave our bipartisan- ership, for their strong support of this I could speak at length about these im- ship at the door when we enter that legislation, which contains many important and necessary benefits. How- committee, and I am grateful that Mr. portant provisions related to caregiver ever, in the interest of time, I would FILNER also continued in that same support and rural health care for vet- like to highlight just one: health care spirit when he became the chairman. erans. It also includes legislation I infor women veterans.

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For those Members of Congress interview with Good Housekeeping include in this bill H.R. 2898, the that represent vast rural districts with magazine, it is as if women are ‘‘Mar- Wounded Warrior Caregiver Assistance large veteran populations like mine, tians, abnormalities descending on the Act, to provide support services to we know that this assistance has been VA health system.’’ In fact, of the those taking care of our wounded war- needed for far too long. country’s 153 VA medical centers, only riors. Just as it is our duty to care for Mr. Speaker, veterans throughout about half even have a gynecologist on a disabled soldier, passing this provi- my district often volunteer their time staff. This is despite the fact that be- sion would help care for those who to drive fellow veterans to medical ap- tween 23 and 29 percent of all female work tirelessly every day to look after pointments even though the drive can veterans seeking medical care through our injured veterans. last over 3 or 4 hours. That means that the VA have reported experiencing sex- I urge my colleagues to join me in veterans in Silver City must leave ual assault. Is it any surprise, then, honoring those who have sacrificed for their homes at three in the morning to that the number of female veterans us by supporting this legislation. make a trip to the only VA hospital in being treated for post-traumatic stress Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I continue our State. It means that many of my disorder rose from 1 to 19 percent in to reserve and defer to the chairman. constituents must dedicate entire days only 4 years? Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I yield 11⁄2 to travel from their homes in Jal or For this reason, my colleague, Rep- minutes to another one of our great Deming or Santa Rosa to a medical resentative HERSETH SANDLIN, and I in- freshmen, Mr. PERRIELLO from Vir- visit that may only take a few min- troduced H.R. 1211, the Women Vet- ginia. utes. erans Health Care Improvement Act. Mr. PERRIELLO. Mr. Speaker, today This also means that the family of Although the Senate has not acted on is a good day for America’s veterans Airman Michael Malarsie, an airman our legislation, I am happy to see some and their families. I rise in support of from Bosque Farms who was blinded by of the key provisions, like studying the S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans an IED, would have to take time off barriers preventing women veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, work to travel to a VA medical center; from receiving VA health care and de- landmark legislation that makes good and as the law currently stands, they veloping a plan to improve that care on our national commitment to our must pay for that trip out of pocket for women veterans both immediately veterans and their families, including whether they can afford it or not. Mr. Speaker, that is just plain wrong. and in the long term, that actually those in our rural communities. I also But we can right that wrong today by made it into this bill. want to thank the chairs and the rank- passing this bill and providing our Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, the fresh- ing members for putting our veterans wounded warriors and families with the man members of our committee have ahead of our partisan divides. help that they have earned and need. It added a new level of commitment and Taking care of our veterans includes is the very least that we can do to enthusiasm and have played a major taking care of those who care for them repay the debt that we as a Nation owe part in this bill. I would like to yield when they are unable to care for them- to our veterans and their courageous 11⁄2 minutes to one of those great fresh- selves. Today, more than ever, revolu- tionary advances in military medicine families. men, Mrs. HALVORSON of Illinois. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, another Mrs. HALVORSON. Mr. Speaker, I have significantly increased service- valued member of our committee, Mr. rise today for those veterans who can’t. members’ chances of surviving a cata- CIRO RODRIGUEZ of Texas, authored an strophic injury sustained in combat, I rise today for the catastrophically in- important provision in this bill, and I jured veterans who have to battle their but in many cases surviving a cata- would recognize him for 11⁄2 minutes. injuries and their rising health care strophic injury is only the first step in Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, our costs. I rise today for those caregivers the battle. Recovering from such inju- veterans deserve more. The proper care who dedicate their lives to supporting ries requires a long-term commitment of our veterans is our most fervent our wounded warriors and our military not only from the veteran, but also duty to uphold. This bill permits us to families. I rise today to support S. 1963 from those who love and care for them. advance this support even more with and the two provisions in the bill that Once an injured veteran returns needed programs that will not only I was proud to author. home from treatment at a DOD or VA cover our veterans, but will also extend The first provision, H.R. 1335, would facility, it is often a spouse, mother, caregiver support to their families. relieve the burden of costly copay- father, or other loving family member This bill makes marked improvements from catastrophically disabled who steps up to the challenge of pro- ments in rural health programs such as veterans who receive medical or nurs- viding ongoing care. And while this the partnering with the Department of ing home care from the VA. This was care is provided out of a sense of love, Health and Human Services to expand the first piece of legislation that I in- compassion, and devotion, it often- care in rural areas. It also gives the troduced when I came to Congress be- times shifts into a full-time commit- Department of Veterans Affairs the cause I knew that there are men and ment requiring the caregiver to make flexibility it needs to contract mental women who have served honorably that significant personal decisions regard- health services in rural areas where need our help. These are brave men and ing professional goals, commitments, there are no adequate VA facilities. women who have sacrificed so much so and obligations. This bill also addresses the need for that we can enjoy the freedoms that we To help better support family care- coordination between the Departments have every day. These are men and givers, I introduced H.R. 2734, the and the key stakeholders in the study women who struggle through their rou- Health Care for Family Caregivers Act to find solutions to the alarming sui- tines in life that we take for granted, of 2009, a bill that will help provide cide rates among our veterans and ac- and they should not have to struggle to much-needed assistance to those fam- tive duty forces and gives more re- make their copays. ily caregivers facing the difficult deci- sources to the Department of Veterans Passing this measure into law would sions related to caring for a veteran Affairs to address key areas such as be a great way to show our support for confronting a catastrophic injury. I am veteran homelessness and women’s our wounded warriors and to show that pleased that this bill has included this, health, and strengthens their quality we are truly dedicated to making their and I encourage its support. assurance and other programs. lives better. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Additionally, this bill reestablishes However, it is not just our injured TEAGUE from New Mexico authored an the previous highly successful Health veterans who need our help. Every day important provision in the bill, and I Professionals Education Assistance in districts across the country care- would yield to him 11⁄2 minutes to ex- Scholarship Program in the Depart- givers provide essential services to our plain that provision. ment of Veterans Affairs. Earlier this

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States, but approximately only 35,000 are cur- We owe it to each and every one of our WOMEN VETERANS HEALTH CARE rently enrolled in Veterans Health Administra- wounded warriors and all veterans to The bill will expand and improve VA health tion services. ensure their care and medical needs are care services for the 1.8 million women who In addition, it is estimated that there are properly taken care of. Their selfless have bravely served their country. It requires over 1 million low-vision veterans in the United sacrifices for our Nation’s freedom and the VA to: States, and incidences of blindness among the the sacrifices endured by their families Conduct a study of barriers to women vet- approximate total veteran population of 26 mil- warrant the passage of this bill. erans seeking health care, lion are expected to increase by about 40% Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, how much Educate and train mental health profes- over the next few years. This is because the time does each side have remaining? sionals caring for veterans with sexual trauma; most prevalent causes of legal blindness and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Four Implement a reintegration and readjustment low vision are age-related, and the average minutes. pilot program; age of the veteran population is increasing; Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, one of the Establish a child care pilot program for the current average age is about 80 years old. great provisions of this bill is an incen- women receiving regular and intensive mental Members of the Armed Forces are important tive program to get doctors in certain health care and intensive health care services, to our nation and we show them our appreciation by taking care of them even after they specialties into the VA. The author of or who are in need of such services but do not have completed their service. But the fact is that scholarship program is Ms. JACK- seek care due to the lack of child care serv- that there are not enough blind rehabilitation SON LEE of Texas, and I would recog- ices; specialists to serve all legally blind and low-vi- nize her for 1 minute. Provide up to 7 days of post-delivery health sion veterans in the United States. Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. care to a newborn child of a women veteran. Chairman, I am particularly grateful Blind rehabilitation training helps give these RURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS veterans awareness of and functioning in their for your leadership and that of the Improves health care for veterans living in ranking member. Thank you for guid- surroundings and enables them to retain their rural areas, including by expanding transpor- independence and dignity. Veterans without ing me on this legislation. tation for veterans to local VA hospitals and I rise to support S. 1963, the Care- these services may find it difficult to be self- clinics through VA grants to local Veterans givers and Veterans Omnibus Health sufficient, relying on others to perform certain Service Organizations. Services Act, for the work it is doing skills or even simple tasks on their behalf. on caregivers and dealing with suicide MENTAL HEALTH CARE Mr. Speaker, Public Law 104–262, the Eligi- and unfortunate tragedies that occur Provides access to counseling and other bility Reform Act 1996, requires the Depart- ment of Veterans Affairs to maintain its capac- among our military. mental health centers to any member of the This morning I was with the United Armed Forces (including members of the Na- ity to provide specialized rehabilitative services States Air Force and their Air Force tional Guard and Reserves, who served during to disabled veterans, but it cannot do so when Cares program. I am pleased that this Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation En- there are not enough specialists to address these needs. That is why we must work hard- legislation included H.R. 228, the Blind during Freedom but who are no longer on ac- er to provide for the needs of our men and Veterans of America, an organization tive duty) and Requires the VA to conduct a women who have served this Nation so val- chartered by Congress in 1958, which veterans’ suicide study. OTHER HEALTH CARE ISSUES iantly. has been for nearly 50 years the only We should all take a day to reflect on the veterans service organization exclu- Prohibits the VA from collecting copayments from veterans who are catastrophically dis- sacrifices U.S. veterans and servicemembers sively dedicated to serving America’s have made, and are still making, for their blind and visually impaired veterans. abled. Creates a pilot program, which would pro- country. However, to truly honor and pay trib- There are approximately 160,000 le- ute to these special Americans requires our vide specified dental services to veterans, sur- gally blind veterans in the United commitment for the other 364 days of the vivors, and dependents of veterans through a States, but only approximately 35,000 year. are currently enrolled in the Veterans dental insurer. Veterans continue to have many unan- Requires the VA to provide hospital care, Health Administration services. It is swered needs, and we should continue to fight estimated that there are 1 million low- medical services, and nursing home care for for the rights of our most patriotic Americans. vision veterans in the United States, certain Vietnam-era veterans exposed to her- I am a strong believer in the fact that veterans and incidences of blindness among the bicide and Gulf War era veterans who have in- have kept their promise to serve our nation; approximate total veteran population sufficient medical evidence to establish a serv- they have willingly risked their lives to protect of 26 million are expected to increase ice-connected disability. the country we all love. We must now ensure by about 40 percent over the next few Provides higher priority status for certain that we keep our promises to our veterans be- years. This is because the most preva- veterans who are Medal of Honor recipients. cause the way a nation treats those who have lent cause of blindness and low vision HOMELESS VETERANS stood in harms way to defend it, risking life, are age-related. This bill provides Expands the organizations offering transi- limb and psychological injury is extremely tell- scholarships for training individuals, tional housing and other support for homeless ing. and I ask my colleagues to support it. veterans that can receive grants or per diems Members of the Armed Forces are important And thank you for including H.R. 228. from the VA, which is particularly important to to our nation, and we show them our appre- I rise in support of S. 1963—to provide veterans in rural areas. ciation by passing this all encompassing needed support to caregivers of our nation’s I am extremely pleased to help answer the healthcare legislation which directly impacts veterans, to improve the full spectrum of needs of America’s veterans and am pleased the Nation’s ability to take care of healthcare and access provided to those we that H.R. 228, a bill I introduced to establish servicemembers after they have completed honor and recognize as our country’s present a scholarship program for students learning to their service. and past warriors and defenders. care for veterans with visual impairments is in- There are 25.9 million veterans in the There are few if any higher obligations of cluded in Title III, Section 302 of S. 1963. As United States who have protected this country the Congress, the President, and the Amer- we work to strengthen our efforts nationally to in military conflicts as early as WWI. The wars ican people than keeping faith with the men provide better care for veterans we can not af- in Iraq and Afghanistan are however pro- and women who have worn the uniform in ford to leave any issue unexamined or ducing a new wave of veterans. Of 1.4 million service to our country. unaddressed. We must especially ensure that who have served, more than 205,000 have I applaud the work of the all those who have veterans have the access to the quality sought to obtain health care this year. In part worked on this bill and who are charged with healthcare that they deserve. this is good news. Thanks to medical and legislative, oversight and investigative jurisdic- The Blind Veterans of America, an organiza- technological advances, the survival and re- tion over education of veterans, employment tion chartered by Congress in 1958, and which covery rate is several times higher than in pre- and training of veterans, vocational rehabilita- has been for nearly 50 the only veterans serv- vious conflicts. However there are still many

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This bill has been in- Committee that veterans and their provides millions of injured veterans with pay- corporated, and I am pleased that it families would, in fact, be protected. ments and care, has had issues responding to has been. The Senate companion bill is I think this will be helpful to us, Mr. the inundation. Additionally, the Veterans’ Dis- also included. It increases the pay limi- FILNER, as your bill proceeds. ability Benefits Commission (VDBC) has re- tations for VA nurses from level V to Most recently, in March, I and Rank- ported that the VA falls woefully short in pro- level IV of the executive schedule to ing Member BUCK MCKEON of the House viding timely and fair disability payments, as address pay disparities, and also to in- Armed Services Committee offered an well as adequate mental health care. The re- crease special pay for nurse executives. amendment to H.R. 3590, which would port cited an average delay of nearly six It is my pleasure to present this be- ensure that benefits offered under months in handing out payments. This legisla- cause I know firsthand what it is like TRICARE and the Department of Vet- tion directly responds to these and many other to try to recruit good nurses. erans Affairs programs would be con- pertinent issues which will allow us to meet I rise in strong support of S. 1963, the Care- sidered minimum essential coverage. the needs of all of our veterans, their families givers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services However, our amendment was not al- and caregivers. Act. lowed then under the rule, and I made Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, this bill I would like to thank Chairman FILNER and that appeal to the Rules Committee. adds an important position to the De- the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs for their partment of Veterans Affairs. The au- This amendment was then introduced work on this legislation. in a form of legislation, H.R. 4894, thor of that legislation is Mr. HARE of It is our duty to ensure that our veterans, Illinois. He was on our committee; I which then was referred to the Energy who have so courageously served our country, and Commerce Committee. wish we had him back. I yield him 1 receive the medical support they deserve. minute. I raised the issue again, because in The VA system must be able to successfully that recently passed Senate health bill, Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, this Con- compete for the best health care providers in gress, under the leadership of Speaker it did not include some of the veterans’ the United States. programs in the definition of ‘‘min- PELOSI and Chairman FILNER, has hon- I am also pleased that provisions in my bill, imum essential coverage.’’ Unfortu- ored our veterans by dramatically in- H.R. 919 and its Senate companion bill, are nately, the bill did not mention the creasing funding for VA health care included in this legislation. ‘‘other veterans’ programs’’ under and making it more timely, efficient, This bill will increase the pay limitations for chapter 17. It mentioned veterans’ pro- and predictable, hiring additional bene- VA nurses from Level V to Level IV of the Ex- grams but not the other veterans’ profits claims processors and improving ecutive Schedule to address pay disparity, and grams under chapter 17 of title 38, VA facilities. The bill before us builds also increase Special Pay for Nurse Execu- which includes widows, orphans, and on our earlier victories to improve the tives. dependents covered by the Civilian quality of health care for our Nation’s As a result, the VA will be able to recruit Health and Medical Program of the VA, veterans. and retain highly qualified Nurse Executives known as CHAMPVA. It also did not Mr. Speaker, I am particularly and raise their standing to be on par with mention chapter 18, which includes the pleased that this veterans package in- other executive personnel. cludes a bill I introduced with Con- Part-time nurses will now also be eligible for spina bifida program for the children of gressman JERRY MORAN to elevate the Title 38 status and additional nurse pay. Korea and Vietnam veterans who have Department of Veterans Affairs physi- As a non-practicing Registered Nurse, I am spina bifida as a result of their parents’ cian assistant adviser to a full-time di- pleased with these improvements for nurses exposure to Agent Orange. rector. My bill would give 2,000 physi- who are on the front lines of care. I brought up that issue. When Chair- cian assistants employed at the VA Overall, this legislation will recognize and man SKELTON recognized that the Sen- who manage care for one-quarter of all treat our VA nurses, physicians, dentists, and ate health bill mentioned TRICARE for primary care patients a fair and long- pharmacist executives as the true profes- Life but did not mention TRICARE, he overdue voice within the VA. sionals they are. immediately brought a bill to the With the director of physician assist- I am pleased to support this bill and urge floor, and it was considered. I tried to ant services, we can ensure that the PA my colleagues to do the same. amend that bill. I tried to get it with- workforce will continue to be an inte- Mr. BUYER. I yield myself such time drawn. At that time, I received a com- gral component within the VA health as I may consume. mitment from the chairman of the system and PAs are able to provide the Mr. Speaker, in an exchange I just House Ways and Means Committee best possible care to our veterans, espe- had in a colloquy with Speaker PELOSI that he would work with us to get that cially those in underserved rural areas. with regard to her commitment to cor- corrected. I even raised the issue dur- Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my col- rect an error in the President’s health ing the markup of the President’s leagues to vote for S. 1963. package, I would like to place that health bill, itself, on the floor. I know Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, the gen- commitment in some context. the VFW was very concerned, along tlelady from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE Since late July of last year, when the with the American Legion. JOHNSON), added an important provi- debate on the President’s health care Yet, as I raised these concerns that sion with regard to retention and re- package started, I tried on multiple oc- this bill had a large error, I was cruitment of the kind of professionals casions to ensure that the care our Na- marginalized. I was marginalized by we need in the VA. I would yield to her tion’s veterans and their families re- some in the House who said, Oh, those 1 minute and thank her for her efforts. issues are not real. Even the White Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of ceived from the Department would be House issued a press release, along Texas. Let me thank the chairman and considered minimum essential cov- with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the ranking member for this bill, and I erage. I did that during the markup in which read that it was unfounded. rise in strong support of the bill, the the Subcommittee on Health, in the Well, it is founded. It is a problem that Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Energy and Commerce Committee, and we have to fix. Senator AKAKA passed a Health Services Act. in the full committee. My efforts in- bill to protect the veterans. It passed It is our duty to ensure that our vet- cluded trying to obtain jurisdiction for on unanimous consent. It is currently erans who so courageously serve our the Veterans’ Affairs Committee on at the Speaker’s desk. However, the country receive the medical support H.R. 3200 back in August of last year. parliamentarian has ruled that it is a they deserve. In November, during the floor debate on H.R. 3962, I again sought to obtain revenue bill. Otherwise, I would imme- b 1115 protections for our Nation’s veterans diately call it forward. My professional career as a nurse was and their families. At that time, not So what has happened? A little magic spent in the veterans’ system. I visited only I but Chairman FILNER received dust again.

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She has and deserve. time in history; to expand mental health serv- just exercised her commitment to cor- My language also authorizes the Vet Cen- ices for veterans and health care access for rect the error in the bill. ters to provide veterans and servicemembers veterans in rural areas; and to prohibit copay- Chairman FILNER has taken the lan- with referrals for behavioral health care so ments for veterans who are catastrophically guage of the Akaka bill and has intro- they can see their own doctor in their own disabled. duced his own bill. It has been referred community when they need it. To help meet the many hardships and sac- now to the Ways and Means Com- These two items will help remove some of rifices associated with lengthy recovery and mittee. I have written a letter as a fol- the stigma from behavioral health issues and rehabilitation from severe injuries of veterans, low-up. From the colloquy I had with specifically grant access to care for those who S. 1963 will provide support services to family Chairman LEVIN of the House Ways and need it the most. and other caregivers of veterans, including Means Committee, I have asked him to When our men and women in uniform come education on how to be a better caregiver, expedite Mr. FILNER’s bill and to have home from war, it is our responsibility to en- counseling and mental health services, and it brought to the floor so that we can sure they receive the care they need and de- respite care for family and other caregivers of correct this error in the President’s serve. all veterans. It also provides health care and health bill and so that we may cover My language and this bill provide them and a stipend for caregivers living with severely the widows, the orphans, the spina their families with the care and peace of mind wounded veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan. bifida program, and CHAMPVA, all of they have earned and we owe to them. This support is vital for the wounded vet- which were excluded from the defini- I strongly urge passage of this bill. erans of Iraq and Afghanistan and their fami- tion of ‘‘minimum essential coverage.’’ Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lies, as about 20 percent of active duty, 15 That will correct the error, and I think support of the house amendments to S. 1963, percent of reserve and 25 percent of retired that needs to be done. I had hoped that the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health and separated members have a family mem- Mr. FILNER’s bill would have been in- Services Act. ber or friend who has been forced to leave a cluded in the bill we are presently con- Today we are taking action to begin to ad- job to care for the veteran full-time, according sidering. That would have cleaned this dress the needs of not only those who serve, to the Dole/Shalala report. up now, but that didn’t occur. but their families as well. The bill also expands and improves VA So I’ve taken every opportunity to All too often we see families and friends al- health care services for the women who have try to correct this error, but for what- tering their lives to care for those who served bravely served their country, working to re- ever reason, it just hasn’t gotten done. our country and then return home wounded or move existing barriers to women veterans It needs to be done. I think it was an disabled. seeking health care, providing up to seven error in the drafting. No one intended Many caregivers have lost their jobs and days of care of newborn children of women for widows, for orphans, and for the benefits, and have had to dip into their hard- veterans for the first time in history, and en- beneficiaries of the spina bifida pro- earned savings just to provide the care our hancing treatment for sexual trauma for gram to be left out. I believe it was un- wounded warriors so desperately need. women at the VA. intentional, but it is a real issue, and S. 1963 will begin to ensure that disabled I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘yes’’ in favor we need to correct it. Hopefully, we are veterans and their families will have the re- of this historic legislation for the sake of our going to do that. sources and support, both technical and finan- heroes and their families. Our veterans de- I want to thank the chairman for his cial, needed to provide care. serve our gratitude and support at the very leadership to correct that error, and I We can never fully repay our veterans and least. want to thank the staff on both sides of their families for their service and the personal Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the aisle for all of their efforts in the sacrifices they continue to make. support S. 1963 the Caregivers and Veterans bill. The passage of this bill is a start—and will Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009. I would ask my colleagues to pass the go a long way to ensure they receive the ben- As a veteran, I am proud to lend my support bill that is before us, and I yield back efits they need, deserve, and have coura- to this landmark bill. the balance of my time. With its provisions for women, homeless geously earned. Mr. FILNER. I yield myself the bal- and rural veterans, S. 1963 addresses many ance of my time, and I want to return Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, over the past year, I have become increasingly con- critical sectors of the veteran’s community. the debate to the bill under consider- Mr. Speaker, Colorado is home to over cerned about veterans access to benefits, ation. 427,000 veterans, 70,000 of which live in my care and job training. We must encourage sol- Mr. Speaker, this is a landmark bill. district. Finally, it gives some help to the care- diers completing their active duty service to These veterans and their families face many givers of wounded warriors—family sign up with the U.S. Department of Veterans of the same issues as their urban counterparts members who have to, perhaps, give up Affairs. This is a critical message we must reit- but must also deal with unique issues of ac- their jobs and spend almost full time erate to all our returning service men and cessibility and availability of resources. with their loved ones. There is the women. This historic bill contains provisions that will issue of women veterans, which is a ris- As the heroes of our country, we believe our be of particular importance to America’s rural ing percentage in what was always a veterans and their families deserve the very veterans. male institution, and we have to best benefits to ensure peace of mind. With I am encouraged that the bill specifically change the culture there in the VA. We this in mind, Congress has provided more looks to improve health care for veterans living help our homeless veterans. We help than 185,000 servicemembers and veterans in rural areas and will provide financial assist- those who are in rural areas, and we with $500 for every month they were forced to ance to help transport veterans to local VA provide more money for mental health serve under stop-loss orders since 2001. In hospitals and clinics. care for all of our Nation’s veterans. addition, we’ve created new claims processors S. 1963 will create a demonstration project This is an important bill, and I urge to make sure our veterans earn their benefits to examine the feasibility and advisability of al- unanimous approval. in a timely manner. We built new transition ternatives for expanding care for veterans in Ms. GIFFORDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in centers for wounded warriors, more military rural areas in addition to establishing goals for support of the Caregivers and Veterans Omni- child care centers, and better barracks and the recruitment of personnel in rural areas. bus Health Services Act. This bill will provide military family housing. With veterans’ families I encourage my colleagues on both sides of a number of additional benefits to our in mind, Congress has increased support for the aisle to support this legislation. servicemembers and their families and I am veteran caregivers. And lastly, those disabled Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me share pleased that the Chairman and the Ranking veterans can rest assured that their benefits my support for the House Amendment to S. Member were able to get it to the floor. will keep pace with the cost of living and their 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus I am particularly pleased that language from needs. Health Services Act. This is a good bill for our two of my behavioral healthcare bills, H.R. Today I rise in support of S. 1963, the Care- nation’s veterans and those who care for 2698 and 2699, were included in the final givers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services them, and I am thankful for all the hard work version of this landmark bill. Act. This landmark legislation will provide sup- that has gone in to this legislation.

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Veterans The bill before us today makes it easier for mental health services. The bill also provides of all of our nation’s conflicts, from World War a veteran to be accompanied by a family health care and a stipend for caregivers living II to today, call the Fourth District home, but member when traveling to and from a treat- with severely wounded veterans of the Iraq the advantages of living in rural Missouri often ment facility. In addition to mileage, lodging and Afghanistan wars. come with long drives to the closest VA hos- and subsistence will be provided for, espe- As a veteran myself, I strongly support mak- pital or clinic. This legislation takes a number cially for those veterans that want to stay ing sure Congress honors its commitments to of steps to improve access to care for rural close to their families. A caregiver support pro- our veterans. Our support system should work veterans, including increasing the mileage re- gram is also created where caregivers of vet- for all those who sacrifice for our country and imbursement rate for traveling to a VA health erans of all eras would receive supportive this bill improves health care for the women facility and partnering with veterans service or- services such as caregiver training and edu- who have bravely served their country. It also ganizations to provide transportation options cation, counseling and mental health services, improves mental health as an important part of for veterans living in rural areas. These moves and respite care. More significantly, our vet- overall health for our veterans. would help address some of the concerns I erans would receive better treatment and qual- Finally, this bill recognizes that more and often hear from veterans. ity of care. more of our soldiers are women, and it re- I am also pleased with the provisions of the I urge my colleagues to vote in support of moves existing barriers to women veterans legislation that impact the caregivers of our this important piece of legislation. seeking health care. Our military health care veterans. Oftentimes, the day-to-day care of a Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Today, the needs to provide everyone who has served seriously injured or ill veteran is provided by a House will consider an important bill—the our nation receives the services he or she spouse, a child or a parent. These individuals Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health needs. In particular, the legislation enables fe- give of themselves gladly, but many are forced Services Act. This legislation will provide male veterans to receive up to seven days of to take time off of work or school, or to leave much-needed support for our veterans and care for newborn children and enhances sex- their jobs or their pursuit of higher education their families. ual trauma treatment for women at the VA. altogether. And many caregivers do not have According to the Dole/Shalala report, 20 It is time to change the way we care for vet- the experience or training to provide the most percent of active duty, 15 percent of reserve, erans by providing better support and training effective care for their loved one. The bill be- and 25 percent of retired and separated mem- for those that care for them. The sacrifice of fore us today expands training and education bers of the military have a family member of our veterans is appreciated by all Americans. for caregivers, provides access to them for friend who has been forced to leave a job to S. 1963 represents compassion for those who counseling and mental health services, and for care for the veteran full-time. This places an served our country, and support for those who those caring for veterans of Operation Iraqi incredible burden on many, many families now serve them. Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, across our country. Mr. Speaker, this bill takes care of those provides a monthly stipend and health care Today’s bill offers an important array of sup- who are keeping America safe. I urge my col- through the CHAMPVA program. These care- port services for veterans and their caregivers leagues to join me in support of S. 1963, to givers are providing an important service for such as: training and education, counseling fulfill our continued obligations to our nation’s our veterans and this legislation gives proper and mental health services, lodging and sub- military. consideration for their needs. sistence payments for the caregiver when ac- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the service men Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA. Mr. Speaker, I rise companying the veteran on medical care vis- and women serving overseas have born the in strong support of the ‘‘Caregivers and Vet- its, and monthly financial stipends for care- brunt of the cost of the wars in Iraq and Af- erans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.’’ givers. This bill takes important steps towards ghanistan. The Caregivers and Veterans Om- I want to thank Chairman BOB FILNER and my supporting those individuals who care for our nibus Health Services Act ensures that when colleagues in the U.S. House Committee on veterans. they return, they will obtain the quality treat- Veterans’ Affairs for their support and for The bill also makes important investments in ment and health care they deserve. bringing this bill before the House for consid- health care for women veterans. Over 1.8 mil- This legislation addresses many of our vet- eration. I also want to commend the chief co- lion women have served our country and for erans’ most urgent needs. Record numbers of sponsor of this bill and Chairman of the US too long many of their health care needs have service men and women returning home are Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, my gone unaddressed. This bill builds on the pre- suffering from posttraumatic stress, and this good friend from the State of Hawaii, Senator vious efforts of our Congress to correct that in- bill ensures that mental health services are AKAKA, for continuing to look out for the inter- equity. more accessible. The bill ensures that women est and the needs of those that have served S. 1963 expands and improves Veterans don’t get second-class health care by expand- in the armed forces of this great nation. Administration health care for women by re- ing coverage for women’s health, including The bill before us today reaffirms our com- quiring the VA to conduct a study of barriers care for newborns. The bill also eliminates mitment to provide for the needs and to share to women veterans seeking health care, edu- health care copayments for veterans who are the sacrifice borne by our veterans. Among cate and train mental health professionals car- catastrophically disabled. other things, it will: provide immediate support ing for female veterans with sexual trauma, Many politicians use the slogan ‘‘support the for veteran caregivers; improve health care ac- implement a reintegration and readjustment troops’’ when they mean ‘‘support this war.’’ cess for women veterans; improve rural health pilot program aimed a helping women vet- This bill actually supports our troops—by pro- care delivery; and increase access to mental erans, establish a child care pilot program, viding them the care and support services health support for servicemembers and vet- and provide post-delivery health care to a new they need when they return home. I urge my erans. born child of a woman veteran. colleagues to support this bill. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased that Con- I support this legislation and our Majority’s Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong gress recognizes the needs of the families and efforts to support those men and women who support of S. 1963, the ‘‘Caregivers and Vet- those that are taking care of our veterans. have risked their lives for our country. erans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009.’’ Today, more servicemembers are surviving Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- As a Korean War veteran, I understand the the wounds of war than those injured in pre- port of S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans various challenges that veterans face when re- vious conflicts. For example, the ratio of Omnibus Health Services Act. This legislation turning home. This bill takes a significant step wounded per fatality averaged approximately keeps the promises made to our troops, forward in terms of improving the overall ac- 1.7 in the first two World Wars compared to wounded warriors, and veterans. It is simply cess to quality, affordable health care for our 3.1 in the Korea and Vietnam wars. This num- our duty as a Nation, when we put our men nation’s veterans and provides much needed ber jumped to 7.1 during Operation Enduring and women in harm’s way, to care for them assistance to the devoted families across this Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/ when they return home. nation that provide housing, food, and full-time OIF), mainly due to improved body armor and S. 1963 will provide support to families and care for wounded veterans. superior battlefield medicine techniques. those who care for disabled or injured vet- Under S. 1963, veterans who are cata- As a result of this improvement, there is a erans. This bill helps ease the many hardships strophically disabled would no longer be re- growing need to provide continuing care to and sacrifices that many families face during quired to pay copayments for their medical

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2733 care. As we all know, in America, the sicker Whereas Reverend Coughlin graduated tradition that has served this House you are, the more you must pay in out-of- from St. Mary of the Lake University in since May 1, 1789, when Rev. William pocket costs. Passage of this bill means vet- Mundelein, Illinois, becoming a Licentiate of Linn was elected Chaplain of the Sacred Theology in 1960, and from Loyola House. erans and their caretakers will be able to live University in Chicago, Illinois, with a degree with less financial stress. in Pastoral Studies in 1968; I urge all Members to support this This bill also increases funding to expand Whereas Reverend Coughlin was ordained resolution and to support Father VA clinics in rural areas where VA programs for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 3, Coughlin. currently do not exist. Veterans living in rural 1960; I would like to mention that Father areas must often travel hundreds of miles in Whereas Reverend Coughlin was appointed Coughlin is the first Roman Catholic to order to receive care at a Veterans hospital— the first Director of the Office for Divine serve this House, and as not nec- a crushing burden for veterans who need fre- Worship for the Archdiocese of Chicago; essarily the best Roman Catholic in Whereas Reverend Coughlin spent a year- quent health care services, and must pay for the world, I will tell you that I have long sabbatical in residence with the Trap- the deepest appreciation for what Fa- expensive travel due to increasing transpor- pist monks of the Abbey of Gethsemani in tation costs. Kentucky, and served the poor through the ther Coughlin has done for this House The bill will also help address the many Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in as our Chaplain, as a friend and also in hardships and sacrifices associated with the 1984; service to this country. I’ve had many lengthy recovery and rehabilitation associated Whereas Reverend Coughlin served as personal discussions with him, and I with severe injuries. In particular, the bill im- scholar-in-residence at North American Col- will tell you, in my opinion, if more of proves access to counseling and mental lege in Vatican City; our religious leaders had the same de- Whereas Reverend Coughlin was pastor at health services. S. 1963 also provides health meanor, the same personality, the St. Francis Xavier Parish in La Grange, Illi- same openheartedness, the same at- care and a stipend for caregivers living with nois, from 1985 through 1990; severely wounded veterans of the wars Iraq Whereas Reverend Coughlin worked as tempt to understand the differences be- and Afghanistan. This stipend should help re- Vicar for Priests of the Archdiocese of Chi- tween us, and the same obvious will- duce the enormous financial pressures on cago under both Joseph Cardinal Bernardin ingness to forgive our differences and caregivers who are providing food, clothing, and Francis Cardinal George from 1995 our difficulties, I think this world transportation, and housing to their wounded through 2000; would be a much better place. loved ones during one of the worst economic Whereas the Office of the Chaplain of the I will tell you that I not only want to House of Representatives has served the downturns since the Great Depression. congratulate him on his 10 years, but I House since May 1, 1789; also want to personally thank him for Again, I thank the Democratic leadership for Whereas Reverend Coughlin is the first introducing this important bill, which will go a person of Roman Catholic faith to hold the the many services rendered to so many long way in improving the lives of scores of Office of Chaplain of the House of Represent- Members of this House and for his abil- veterans and their caregivers for years to atives; and ity to stand in such an esteemed posi- come. I encourage my colleagues to support Whereas Reverend Coughlin opens pro- tion and to earn the respect of the the bill. ceedings in the House of Representatives Members here. Mr. FILNER. I yield back the balance with prayer, and additionally provides pas- I reserve the balance of my time. of my time. toral counseling and arranges memorial Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- services for the House and its staff: Now, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The fornia. I yield myself such time as I therefore, be it may consume. question is on the motion offered by Resolved, That the House of Representa- the gentleman from California (Mr. tives congratulates Reverend Daniel P. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join oth- FILNER) that the House suspend the Coughlin on his 10th year of faithful service ers in expressing our support for House rules and pass the bill, S. 1963, as as Chaplain of the House of Representatives. Resolution 1216, congratulating our amended. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel Cough- The question was taken. ant to the rule, the gentleman from lin, on his 10th year of distinguished The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Massachusetts (Mr. CAPUANO) and the service to the United States House of opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being gentleman from California (Mr. DANIEL Representatives. I think the only thing in the affirmative, the ayes have it. E. LUNGREN) each will control 20 min- Father Coughlin is going to be upset Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, on that I utes. about is that we’re going to reveal his demand the yeas and nays. The Chair recognizes the gentleman age here on the floor today. The yeas and nays were ordered. from Massachusetts. Since the very first Congress, Mem- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- GENERAL LEAVE bers of the House have benefited from ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I ask the services of chaplains and ministers. Chair’s prior announcement, further unanimous consent that all Members Throughout history, they have helped proceedings on this motion will be have 5 legislative days in which to re- all of us, the individuals serving in the postponed. vise and extend their remarks and to Congress. They have helped us navigate our responsibilities to the American f include extraneous matter on House Resolution 1216. people, and they have aided us in our CONGRATULATING REVEREND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there quest to integrate faith and reason in DANIEL P. COUGHLIN ON 10TH objection to the request of the gen- our execution of the law. YEAR OF SERVICE AS HOUSE tleman from Massachusetts? As has been mentioned, Father CHAPLAIN There was no objection. Coughlin is the first Roman Catholic Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I move Mr. CAPUANO. I yield myself such House Chaplain. Following after the to suspend the rules and agree to the time as I may consume. Reverend James Ford, Father Coughlin resolution (H. Res. 1216) congratulating Mr. Speaker, this resolution recog- has diligently, humbly, compas- Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his nizes the Reverend Daniel Coughlin. sionately, and intelligently served this 10th year of service as Chaplain of the Where is he? House, its Members, our families, and House of Representatives. Come on, Father. Come on up if this Nation. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- you’re watching. We want to see you. Born during the Great Depression, tion. This resolution recognizes the service Father Coughlin has a prestigious The text of the resolution is as fol- of Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin as the Chap- record, one that demonstrates his deep lows: lain of the U.S. House of Representa- desire to heal a broken society. A grad- tives. uate of St. Mary of the Lake Univer- H. RES. 1216 Rev. Coughlin was sworn in as the sity in Illinois, he was ordained for the Whereas Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin has 59th Chaplain of the House of Rep- Archdiocese of Chicago in the spring of served honorably and faithfully as Chaplain resentatives on March 23 of the year 1960. In addition to serving as a pastor of the House of Representatives since being sworn in as the 59th Chaplain on March 23, 2000. The passing of that date this year and as a director in various offices 2000; marked a decade of providing spiritual within the Chicago diocese, Father Whereas Reverend Coughlin was born on counseling and prayer to both Members Coughlin has studied world religions, November 8, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois; and staff. Rev. Coughlin follows in a has lived with Trappist monks, has

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Members of Congress or living with the position he held until he became House A lot of times people come to Mem- Trappist monks. As a matter of fact, I Chaplain. bers of Congress saying, Why do you recall that no one has ever compared When former Speaker Dennis Hastert need to have a Chaplain? And I tell us to the Trappist monks. looked to Cardinal George as he them that we need to have a Chaplain In March 2000, he was sworn in during searched for the next House Chaplain, here because of the tremendous pres- the 106th Congress as the 59th Chaplain one of the names that Cardinal George sures that are put on Members of Con- of the United States House of Rep- kept mentioning was Father Coughlin. gress and their families, whether it’s resentatives. First interviewed on March 13, 2000, Fa- politically, whether it’s spiritually, Mr. Speaker, as you can see, Father ther Coughlin was sworn in just 10 days whether we have family crises and Coughlin has brought a wealth of expe- later. things like that, and in order to keep rience, education, and discernment to Just as there were those who ques- the Members of Congress grounded so this House. We have all benefited from tioned whether President Kennedy, as that they can better discharge their his wisdom, from his patience, and the Nation’s first Catholic President, duties, we need to have someone to from his kindness. We are right to could govern without forcing his Ca- talk to and to counsel us from a spir- honor the 10 years of service that Fa- tholicism on the Nation, there were itual standpoint. ther Coughlin has given us thus far, those who questioned whether a Catho- Father Dan Coughlin has done that and I believe that we all wish him lic Chaplain could appropriately serve for the last 10 years. He is the first many more days with us as we delib- the House. Father Coughlin has proven Roman Catholic priest who has been erate in the people’s body of this soft- through his counsel of Members and named as a Chaplain to the House of governing Republic. There is no doubt the staff of many different faiths and Representatives, and there was a lot of we need his help. varying degrees of spirituality that chatter about that at the time, but I I thank the sponsor of the resolution, those concerns were and are unfounded. would just remind everybody that most Congressman LIPINSKI, and I thank the Many have benefited from his ecumeni- of his predecessors as Chaplain were or- chairman of our subcommittee for cal approach as House Chaplain. Father dained in specific non-Roman Catholic bringing this resolution to the floor. Coughlin goes beyond the requirements denominations and they had the same I would urge my colleagues to vote in of House Chaplain to make sure the job in dealing with Members of all support of this resolution. Hopefully, spiritual needs of all Members, regard- faiths, and sometimes even no faith at we will get a unanimous vote. less of their faith, are met. all, and their families when times of Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of In addition to the Members of this crises came, whether it be a personal my time. Chamber, Father Coughlin has pro- crisis or a political crisis. And I think Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 vided support to countless House Mem- that in the last 10 years, a tribute to minutes to my friend, the gentleman bers, their staffs, and families during Father Coughlin’s immense talents is from Michigan (Mr. STUPAK). the fact that he is universally re- Mr. STUPAK. I thank the gentleman their time of need. In fact, right after spected in this House of Representa- for yielding as it is an honor for me to Father Coughlin was sworn in as the tives and beyond. And I can say person- join my colleagues in honoring Father House Chaplain, unfortunately, I lost ally that I think I am a better person Daniel Coughlin on his 50th year in the my son, and Father Coughlin, who real- for having known Father Coughlin and priesthood and 10 years as our House ly didn’t know me or my son that well, having been counseled by him. Chaplain. certainly provided great comfort to us in a great time of distress for us. And Father Coughlin also is respected in b 1130 a few years ago, my Chief of Staff’s his home diocese in Chicago. Last Sat- Father Daniel Coughlin was honored mother was battling cancer, which urday my wife, Cheryl, and I accepted last weekend by the Archdiocese of took a toll on him and their family. his invitation to join him and others at Chicago marking 50 years since his or- Father Coughlin not only kept Scott a mass celebrating the 50th anniver- dination, the last 10 years of which he and his mother, Pat, in his prayers but sary of his ordination to the priest- has served as Chaplain of the U.S. went above and beyond that, often hood. There were many priests cele- House of Representatives. I am pleased writing heartfelt notes to both of brating with him, the church was to join as a cosponsor with Mr. LIPIN- them. Neither of them Catholic, the filled, and it was an extremely moving SKI and the rest of my colleagues in the gesture from Father Coughlin meant a demonstration of the respect that Fa- House to recognize Father Coughlin on great deal to Pat in her final days and ther Coughlin has both with his col- this achievement. still means a great deal to Scott to this leagues as priests in Chicago as well as Father Daniel Coughlin is the first day. the laity that did show up to fill the Roman Catholic House Chaplain since Father Coughlin has offered insight- chapel at the Archbishop Quigley Cen- the position was created in 1774. He was ful counsel to Members of this Cham- ter. Cardinal Francis George, who is ordained for the Archdiocese of Chi- ber through some of the most difficult Father Coughlin’s ecclesiastical boss, cago on May 3, 1960, and for the next 5 events in our recent history. He has showed up during the reception, and I years served as an associate pastor for provided spiritual guidance to those think that his presence there also is a St. Raymond Parish in Mount Pros- who sought it as they grappled with tribute to the fact that Father Cough- pect, Illinois, before becoming an asso- some of the biggest issues facing our lin had done a very, very good job in ciate pastor at Chicago’s Holy Name country. Chicago before he was plucked by Cathedral. In 1969, he was appointed as Therefore, I am pleased to join my former Speaker Hastert to become our the first director of the Archdiocese’s colleagues today in supporting this res- Chaplain of the House of Representa- Office for Divine Worship. olution to honor the contributions and tives. In 1984, Father Coughlin took a year- service of Father Daniel Coughlin as All that being said, this House is in long sabbatical, as my colleagues have House Chaplain, as a spiritual leader, Father Coughlin’s debt for the work noted, which sent him to serve with and congratulate him on his 50 years of that he has done with us as an institu- the Trappist monks in Kentucky, coun- service to the church and to the mem- tion, has done with us as individuals, sel the poor in Calcutta, and serve as a bers who make up the church. regardless of what our faith is, and has scholar-in-residence at North Amer- Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- done with our families in helping keep ican College in Vatican City in Rome. fornia. Mr. Speaker, now it is my pleas- our personal lives as well as our official Following his sabbatical, Father ure to yield 5 minutes to the gen- lives in a proper perspective. We are Coughlin served as pastor of St. tleman from Wisconsin (Mr. SENSEN- much in debt to Father Coughlin for

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Mr. Speaker, I rise ommendation of Cardinal Francis fies what it means to be a selfless serv- today in strong support of this resolu- George. In announcing his choice, ant and a true peacemaker. We are in- tion congratulating and thanking the former Speaker Hastert predicted that deed fortunate for the grace of his pres- Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin for his 10 ‘‘Daniel Coughlin will bring to the ence among us, and it is an honor and years of service as Chaplain of the House a caring and healing heart.’’ The privilege to acknowledge his 10 years of House of Representatives. past 10 years has shown that he was un- service to this institution. For the past decade, Father Coughlin doubtedly correct. I know this from my Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by has admirably fulfilled his duties as own time in the House, having seen and reading an excerpt of the prayer that Chaplain, blessing this Chamber with experienced this. My own experiences Father Coughlin delivered on Sep- his thoughtful, eloquent prayers, con- with Father Coughlin range from the tember 12, 2001, which I do believe re- ducting prayer meetings and spiritual opportunity I had with him 5 years ago mains as relevant today as it was then. exercises, and, most importantly, for- this week in Rome to be a part of the ‘‘Send forth Your Holy Spirit, Lord, tifying Members, their families, and inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI and upon all Members of Congress, the congressional staff with his wise and also the many conversations I have had President, and all government leaders generous counsel. with Father Coughlin on what is cur- across this Nation. Free them of fear, March 23 marked the 10th anniver- rently happening in Chicago, including any prejudice whatsoever, remove all sary of Father Coughlin’s swearing in how his ageless mother and her Chi- doubt and confusion from their minds. as the 59th Chaplain of the House of cago Cubs are doing. I think this con- With clear insight which comes from Representatives and, most impor- nection, being a Catholic from Chicago, You and You alone, reveal all that is tantly, as some of my colleagues have has really especially made our rela- unholy and renew the desire of Your mentioned, the first Catholic to hold tionship close over these 5-plus years I people to live lives of deepening faith, this position. If you look back to the have been in the House. unbounding commitment, and lasting day that Father Coughlin assumed of- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The freedom here where liberty has made fice, Pope John Paul II was visiting time of the gentleman has again ex- her home. Israel for the first time. Gas was under pired. ‘‘We place our trust in You now and $2 a gallon. And a certain attorney Mr. CAPUANO. I yield 1 more minute forever. Amen.’’ from the South Side of Chicago, the to the gentleman. Thank you, Father Coughlin, for newspapers were just reporting on his Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, Father your outstanding service. bid, unsuccessfully, to join this body. Coughlin’s devotion to his faith and b 1145 It was indeed a long time ago and a lot spiritual welfare of his fellow men and has changed in those 10 years, but women is an inspiration. I urge my col- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I would through it all Father Coughlin has re- leagues to join me in supporting this like to yield 1 minute to the Speaker of sponded to the demands of history, tra- resolution. the House, the gentlewoman from Cali- dition, and faith with great devotion. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- fornia (Ms. PELOSI). As many residents of my district in fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Chicago region know, Father to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. the gentleman for yielding and thank Coughlin’s service dates back far be- FORTENBERRY). him and Mr. LUNGREN for bringing this yond what he has rendered here over Mr. FORTENBERRY. Father Dan, I important resolution to the floor. It is the past decade. In fact, just this past am glad to see that you have been able indeed a joy for us to salute our friend, Saturday, as Representative SENSEN- to join us, and I thank the gentleman our Chaplain, but our friend, Father BRENNER was just mentioning, I also for the time. Coughlin. had the opportunity, with my wife, Mr. Speaker, I am also pleased to rise I am rarely in awe of anybody’s op- Judy, to be a part of the celebration of today to pay tribute to our Chaplain, portunity. As the Speaker of the Father Coughlin’s 50th anniversary as Father Dan Coughlin, whom we honor House, I am afforded many. But when a Catholic priest. today in his 10th year of service as Mr. SENSENBRENNER said that he and Father Coughlin grew up on the House Chaplain and as its 59th Chap- his wife Cheryl were present at the 50th North Side of Chicago and knew from a lain. On this occasion, I also wish to anniversary of Father’s ordination as a young age he would become a priest. express my personal deep appreciation priest, I was frankly jealous. What a He received degrees from St. Mary of for Father Coughlin’s steadfast support great honor for you to be there. What a the Lake University and Loyola Uni- and wise counsel. great honor for Father Coughlin that versity. Public service in its essence demands you were there. And Mr. LIPINSKI, the He was a parish priest before he was much from those called to responsi- maker of this motion, he was there as named the first Director of the Office bility for the future of our Nation. It well. So we were proud to be rep- of Divine Worship in the Archdiocese of presents many weighty challenges that resented in a bipartisan way at that Chicago in 1969. His time during his call upon Members of Congress to live celebration. And it was a reflection of year-long sabbatical, spending 5 out the transcendent principles that the esteem that we all have for Father months at a Trappist monastery in mark the immutable character of our Coughlin in this House. Kentucky, serving the poor in India, great republic. Father Coughlin has told me with and serving as scholar-in-residence at Father Dan works tirelessly to focus great pride—now, not usually a proud North American College in Vatican our attention on the values that actu- man, usually a humble man—with City really shows the breadth and the ally do unite us at a time when so great pride that 35 priests depth of Father Coughlin’s abilities. many forces seek to divide us. He chal- concelebrated the Mass that celebrated Upon his return, he spent 5 years as lenges us to animate our drive for Father Coughlin’s 50th anniversary of pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish in truth with compassion and to fortify his celebration. How proud we all are of La Grange in my district. I know that our quest for compassion with truth. you. he is much beloved at his parish at St. Members and staff have come to rely But the proudest person in the world Francis. I hear about it very often from upon his insight, his openness, his is Father’s mother Lucille, 95 years many of my constituents and friends. unique ability to lead people of all old. To see her precious son 50 years a Following this, he became Vicar for faith traditions to thought-provoking priest of the church, for 10 years the Priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago. introspection, based upon a lifetime Chaplain of this House of Representa- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The dedicated to understanding the pro- tives, the first Catholic. It’s really a time of the gentleman has expired. found motivations of the human heart. remarkable achievement.

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That guid- values of faith and country. ther? ance feeds the soul and it helps to heal His particular strength I believe Congresswoman ESHOO and I were each person here that has gone through springs from a sense of humility that just talking about when we all went to- something traumatic in order to re- he conveys. After his ordination, he gether in a bipartisanship delegation to sume the public duties that are filled spent time at a Trappist monastery in Rome for the funeral of Pope John with burdens and blessings as Members Kentucky, building strength and his re- Paul, and what a moving experience of Congress. But there are national ligion and his faith. He spent time that was. And what a force you were times of stress and burden, and he has working among the poor in Calcutta, for all of us. To have us see the role been with us throughout those times as India, again living his faith. that His Holiness played in history of well. St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint course is well known to us. And I just Fifty years as a priest. I can’t help of my City of San Francisco, has said, want to mention Paula Nowakowski but think of the words that are said at ‘‘Preach the Gospel. Sometimes use here, former staff person to JOHN ordination. ‘‘Thou art a priest for- words.’’ While using words or deeds, BOEHNER, for whom John Paul II was a ever.’’ And 50 years. What a great Father Coughlin has been preaching hero, as he was a personal hero to blessing. An even greater blessing for the Gospel for these many decades. And many of us. But the guide that you your mother, Father Coughlin, to be we have been blessed that his path has were to us to that funeral, to that lit- present when you were ordained, crossed ours in this Congress. urgy, to that transition is something throughout your priesthood, and 50 Every Sunday in Catholic churches, that we will never forget. years, 10 years of that priesthood here and I know in other Christian churches So for this and for every reason every with the United States House of Rep- as well, we hear the words ‘‘Do this in single day that we serve, we thank you. resentatives. We honor you and we memory of me,’’ the words of Christ at Anyone who cares about the success of thank you for it. the Last Supper. But I view it as not our Nation and our ability to work to- And as a Roman Catholic, I want you just about doing what happened at that gether is deeply indebted to you. to know that you are a special source Last Supper, but doing the good works Thank you, Father Coughlin. God has of pride. But that pride I think is real- that Christ performed here and set as certainly blessed America with your ly felt by the entire House. Thank you an example for us. service to this House and to our coun- for your quiet faith, for your steely And every day in saying the Mass, try. We love you. Thank you. faith, for the prayers that you offer Father Coughlin does this in memory Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- here that when each one of us take of Christ. But beyond the Mass, in his fornia. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the bal- those to heart it’s a road map. It’s a personal guidance to us and his work ance of my time. road map because it is faith that calls among the poor in India and his pray- Mr. CAPUANO. I yield 4 minutes to us to everything that we do in life. And erfulness in the Trappist monastery in the gentlewoman from California (Ms. today in 2010 in the 21st century those Kentucky, in his stint—is that the ESHOO). words of faith are our reality. And it word, stint, Father, in Vatican City?— Ms. ESHOO. I thank the gentleman calls us to do better for our country his stay in Vatican City, his enrich- from Massachusetts and the authors of and people around the world. ment, the enrichment of his faith and this resolution honoring our Chaplain, So God bless you and thank you for religiosity became more intense. Father Daniel Coughlin. your 50 years and your 10 sterling years So we are all grateful to Dennis Mr. Speaker, when I think of Father here. Hastert as Speaker of the House and Coughlin coming to the House, I think Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of Cali- the committee that worked with him of the moment 10 years ago when our fornia. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such to make the choice of what would be a previous Chaplain had retired and the time as I may consume. new Chaplain for us 10 years ago. We Speaker and the Minority Leader ap- Mr. Speaker, it is somewhat ironic were blessed that Father Coughlin had pointed a committee to come up with a that we are recognizing Father Cough- worked with Cardinal Bernardin in Chi- recommendation. There was some tur- lin’s service to our Nation and to this cago and Cardinal George after that, moil that was a part of that. But I have House as the Chaplain of the House of and he was recommended to our former always believed that the Spirit’s hand Representatives in the same week that Speaker, who was from Illinois and was was in this. And who came forward but a Federal judge has instructed us that well known to the people in Chicago. Father Coughlin from Chicago? the National Day of Prayer is somehow That connection is a connection that Everyone has spoken about what he unconstitutional. has blessed all of our lives. did before he came here. But essen- I look and I see, Mr. Speaker, over So as we honor his 10 years of service tially, Father Coughlin was a parish your head the words ‘‘In God we trust,’’ to the Congress, that is a small number priest. And so from all of the experi- the national motto, which indicates of years—I mean it is a long time to be ence that he had in tending that flock, that one does not have to be a person in Congress and to serve as Chaplain— he came to tend a new one, and that is of faith to be an American citizen. But he has seen us through the dark and the United States House of Representa- the idea of the worth of the individual through the bright. He has helped us tives. And tend this flock he has. and the idea that the rights of the indi- personally, and he has helped us under- As Mr. SENSENBRENNER said, there vidual came from God and not from stand our responsibilities to God’s cre- are many constituents that have asked some monarch is essential to the un- ation. And he has always understood. why does the United States House of derstanding of the beginnings of this His generosity of spirit has given him Representatives need a Chaplain? Look Republic. And from the beginnings of an understanding so that when he up above the Speaker’s chair. It says, this Republic we have had a Chaplain speaks to any of us we know that we ‘‘In God we trust.’’ But many times ministering to the needs of the Mem- are hearing words of wisdom, words of what happens to human beings really bers. It is not a new idea or novel idea. values, words that are faith-based, but shakes that trust. So the Chaplain of It is an idea that is firmly entrenched words that recognize our responsibil- the House is the one that tends to each in the tradition of this institution and ities to this great Nation as elected of- one. How important that is in not only this country. Father Coughlin has been ficials. He knows to render unto Caesar the dark times, the dark periods in in- a great example of that tradition. And and to render unto God. We could not dividuals’ lives where they need the we hope he continues. be better served. spiritual guidance, the support, the I might say that he ministers to all And so it is with great joy that I join love, the quiet time, the trust with of us no matter what party of which we our colleagues, some little regret that someone that will never break that are a member, but I sort of enjoy the fate had not placed me in a situation trust. That is what Father Coughlin fact that he ministers to those of us on

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When he chal- the Chicago Cubs, I felt some kinship. concerned, you’re a fine and wonderful lenges us because something in our lives is And I thought it interesting just a human being that I am proud to call displeasing to him, he is not rejecting us, but couple of years ago when Father told both the Chaplain of this House, but he is asking us to change and become more me that his mother, in her nineties, also my friend and someone I look up perfect. That is what he asked of Saint Paul still serves as an usher at Wrigley to. on the road to Damascus. God rejects no one. Field. But to show you the ability that Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- And the Church rejects no one. Yet in his great love, God challenges all of us to change Father has to take a situation that press my deep appreciation of the ministry of and to become more perfect. may be fraught with some peril and Father Daniel Coughlin, Chaplain of the give guidance, he told me that he fi- House. Thank you, Father Coughlin, for reminding nally convinced his mother that she His presence in this Chamber is comforting us of this—we do our work differently, and should not be ushering both ends of a and supportive. His kindness and concern is better, when we carry with us an awareness of doubleheader. So that we do under- evident to all who know him. Father Coughlin’s God’s love. stand that she now goes home after the prayers before this Chamber are relevant, Mr. Speaker, Mr. LIPINSKI’s resolution also first game of a doubleheader at Wrigley beautiful and timeless. I have no doubt his draws attention to Father Coughlin’s 50 years Field. words—captured in the RECORD as a perma- of service to God, and His flock, as an ordained priest—Father Coughlin’s fiftieth anni- b 1200 nent part of the history of the House—will be quoted long after all of us presently serving versary will be on May 3rd, and I want to con- It is that type of pragmatic guidance, are gone. gratulate and thank him for that as well. combined with the great spiritual prin- I was co-chairman of the bipartisan chaplain Father Coughlin has also, as this resolution ciples, that makes him such a great search committee commissioned by Speaker points out, served God with the Missionaries friend to all of us here in the House of Dennis Hastert 10 years ago. of Charity, in India, and in Rome, as a schol- Representatives, and allows us to do Unfortunately, a process begun with the ar-in-residence at the North American College. our job with a little more civility than best of intentions by the Speaker and all par- I am sure that his experience in both places we otherwise would, understanding ticipants, ended up in partisan acrimony and enriched his service to the House. that what we do is important, maybe finger pointing with each party believing the Finally, I note from the resolution, that, while we’re not that important, even though other was motivated by intentions highly un- the House chaplaincy was instituted in 1789, we might be from time to time in our worthy of the task at hand—finding a Chaplain in 2000 Father Coughlin became the first minds. for the House. Catholic priest to hold the office of Chaplain of He reminds us of transcendent values God’s hand must surely have guided Speak- the House. He follows many others who have and helps us through very difficult er Hastert as he jettisoned the failed selection been a blessing on the House—and I have days with an objective of helping us to process and—in consultation with church lead- known several of them—and has certainly do the people’s business here in the ers in his home State of Illinois—picked Father filled their shoes well. House of Representatives. Coughlin to serve as our Chaplain. Thank you, Father Coughlin. It is a pleasure and a privilege for me Father Coughlin was a parish priest, and we I urge members to support this excellent to serve in the House of Representa- are blessed he accepted the assignment of resolution. tives. It is a privilege and a pleasure the U.S. House of Representatives to be his Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I yield for me to have the friendship of Father new parish. back the balance of my time, and I Coughlin and the assistance of Father He has served us all in a pure ecumenical would urge passage of this resolution. Coughlin as he gives that to all of us spirit. He has been a faithful friend, counselor The SPEAKER pro tempore. The who serve here. and minister to us all. question is on the motion offered by And so I would hope that all Mem- I feel privileged to know Father Coughlin the gentleman from Massachusetts bers would join us in supporting House and extend my deepest congratulations to him (Mr. CAPUANO) that the House suspend Resolution 1216. on the twin milestones of 50 years in the the rules and agree to the resolution, I yield back the balance of my time. priesthood and 10 years as Chaplain of the H. Res. 1216. Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, we’ve House. heard lots of goods things about Father God bless you, Father Coughlin. Thank you The question was taken. Coughlin, but there are still a few mys- for your wonderful ministry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the teries left that he has to help us un- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ravel. I will tell you, Father, with good rise in strong support of this resolution con- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. faith, with a lot of prayer sometime, gratulating Father Coughlin on 10 years of Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on that and a good team, the Cubs will actually service as House chaplain and want to thank I demand the yeas and nays. win a World Series. As a Red Sox fan, my very good friend, Mr. LIPINSKI, for authoring The yeas and nays were ordered. I can tell you it works. it. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Father, the other great mystery, as a Since 2000 Father Coughlin has been a ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the good Irishman myself, you’re going to blessing to us, a presence of prayer, and a re- Chair’s prior announcement, further have to explain to me Coughlin versus minder of the grace we have to ask God for— proceedings on this motion will be Coughlin. That will come later. beg God for—as we exercise our responsibil- postponed. I wanted to do this today because of ities in this House. my respect for Father Coughlin as a He has also been a personal friend to me f human being and as a priest. But I and I want to thank him for that. think to be a good priest you have to Mr. Speaker, I particularly appreciate Father MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS be a good human being first. I don’t Coughlin’s moving prayers and his Web site AWARENESS WEEK think it’s the other way around. where he puts up a ‘‘Thought for the Day’’ and And I will tell that in the 10 years keeps the House informed of spiritual events Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I move he’s been here I’ve come to consider on Capitol Hill for Christians, Jews, and Mus- to suspend the rules and agree to the him a friend. I’ve come to see him as lims, and members of other faiths. I frequently resolution (H. Res. 1116) supporting the somebody in my mind who is one of the read theses prayers and thoughts, and am goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis best representatives of the Catholic grateful for his inspiration to me and my fellow Awareness Week. faith that I have ever known. members. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- And I will tell you, Father, from my Today he has posted, as ‘‘Thought for the tion. perspective I want to thank you, not Day,’’ a quote from Pope Benedict XVI, from The text of the resolution is as fol- just for your service to this House, but his April 18 address to young people in Malta: lows:

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Madam Speaker, I Whereas every hour of every day, someone couragement to them, and salutes the health yield myself such time as I may con- is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; care professionals and medical researchers sume, and I thank the gentlelady from Whereas it is estimated that between 8,000 who provide assistance to those so afflicted California (Mrs. CAPPS) for her recogni- and 10,000 children and adolescents are living and continue to work to find cures and im- tion. with multiple sclerosis; prove treatments. As cochairman of the Congressional Whereas the exact cause of multiple scle- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. MS Caucus, I rise today in support of rosis is still unknown; MCCOLLUM). Pursuant to the rule, the House Resolution 1116, supporting the Whereas the symptoms of multiple scle- gentlewoman from California (Mrs. rosis are unpredictable and vary from person goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis to person; CAPPS) and the gentleman from Texas Awareness Week from March 8 through Whereas there is no laboratory test avail- (Mr. BURGESS) each will control 20 min- March 14. The goal of this annual event able that definitely defines a diagnosis for utes. is to raise awareness of this disease for multiple sclerosis; The Chair recognizes the gentle- individuals and their families who are Whereas multiple sclerosis is not genetic, woman from California. impacted by this illness. contagious, or directly inherited, but studies GENERAL LEAVE Every hour in the United States, show there are genetic factors that indicate certain individuals are susceptible to the dis- Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I ask someone new is diagnosed with mul- ease; unanimous consent that all Members tiple sclerosis. It is a chronic, often Whereas multiple sclerosis symptoms may have 5 legislative days in which to disabling disease that attacks the cen- occur when an immune system attack affects revise and extend their remarks and in- tral nervous system. Over 400,000 Amer- the myelin in nerve fibers of the central clude extraneous material for the icans are living with MS, and approxi- nervous system, damaging or destroying it 1 RECORD. mately 2 ⁄2 million people are affected and replacing it with scar tissue, thereby The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there worldwide. interfering with or preventing the trans- These patients suffer a variety of mission of nerve signals; objection to the request of the gentle- Whereas in rare cases multiple sclerosis is woman from California? symptoms which can vary from person so progressive it is fatal; There was no objection. to person and, indeed, may vary within Whereas there is no known cure for mul- Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I yield a particular patient during the course tiple sclerosis; myself such time as I may consume. of the disease. Among the symptoms Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, Madam Speaker, I rise today in are impaired vision, muscle weakness, an affiliation of multiple sclerosis organiza- strong support of House Resolution problems with coordination and bal- tions dedicated to the enhancement of the 1116, recognizing and supporting the ance, numbness, memory problems and, quality of life for all those affected by multiple sclerosis, recognizes, and celebrates goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis in the most severe cases, which, fortu- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; Awareness Week, which actually took nately, is rare, the disease is fatal. Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition’s place the week of March 8. Even the milder cases of multiple mission is to increase opportunities for co- Now, while Multiple Sclerosis Week sclerosis create daily changes for pa- operation and provide greater opportunity to occurred last month, it is never the tients by impairing speech, the ability leverage the effective use of resources for the wrong time to draw attention to this to write, the ability to walk. Despite benefit of the multiple sclerosis community; important health issue and to reaffirm the debilitating effects, the cause of Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition our commitment to combating MS. recognizes and celebrates Multiple Sclerosis multiple sclerosis is unknown. There is Awareness Week during 1 week in March Multiple sclerosis affects an esti- yet no laboratory test that is available every calendar year; mated 400,000 people in the United that definitively establishes the diag- Whereas the goals of Multiple Sclerosis States and 21⁄2 million people world- nosis and, of course, there is no cure. Awareness Week are to invite people to join wide. MS is thought to be an auto- Treatments, however, have improved the movement to end multiple sclerosis, en- immune disorder where the immune markedly over the last 20 to 30 years, courage everyone to do something to dem- system incorrectly attacks healthy and that is the reason we should ap- onstrate their commitment to moving to- nerve fibers of the central nervous sys- plaud the work of the Multiple Scle- ward a world free of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have dedicated tem. Symptoms that people with MS rosis Coalition, an affiliation of MS or- their time and talent to help promote mul- experience include blurred vision and ganizations dedicated to the enhance- tiple sclerosis research and programs; and blindness, tremors, extreme fatigue ment of the quality of life for those af- Whereas this year Multiple Sclerosis and paralysis. However, the exact fected by this disease, which recognizes Awareness Week is recognized during the causes of MS are unknown, and there is and celebrates this special week that week of March 8, 2010, through March 14, no known cure for this disease. we designate as Multiple Sclerosis 2010: Now, therefore, be it But what we all know is that it can Resolved, That the House of Representa- Week. tives— affect men and women of all ages, and Many Americans know a person liv- (1) supports the goals and ideals of Mul- it does affect each person differently. ing with MS, a mother, father, son or tiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; Many of us have our own personal daughter or another family member, or (2) encourages the President to issue a stories of loved ones who’ve been diag- even a colleague. During my brief time proclamation in support of the goals and nosed with MS. We will hear some of in Congress a member of my staff has ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; those stories today. been diagnosed. (3) encourages States, territories, posses- I’ve gotten to know some wonderful I also want to recognize those who sions of the United States, and localities to constituent advocates from my district support the goals and ideals of Multiple Scle- struggle with multiple sclerosis every rosis Awareness Week by issuing proclama- to learn of their personal stories over day, the family and friends who sup- tions designating Multiple Sclerosis Aware- the years through the MS Society port them, the doctors, nurses, re- ness Week; chapter which I represent in my dis- searchers and others that care for them (4) encourages media organizations to par- trict, and I know that many of my col- and continue to search for a cure. ticipate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness leagues have benefited from inter- I’d also like to thank Representative Week and help educate the public about mul- actions with their local chapters and RUSS CARNAHAN of Missouri, who’s the tiple sclerosis; the members who have shared their co-chair of the MS Caucus, and Rep- (5) commends the efforts of the States, ter- stories with them. resentative BARBARA LEE of California ritories, and possessions of the United States who support the goals and ideals of Multiple So I want to commend my colleague, who are sponsoring this resolution Sclerosis Awareness Week; Representative LEE, for introducing with me. (6) recognizes and reaffirms the Nation’s this resolution. I also recognize Rep- I encourage all of my colleagues to commitment to combating multiple sclerosis resentative CARNAHAN and Representa- vote in favor of the resolution.

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Madam and hundreds of thousands of families I’m also proud to say that a former Speaker, let me thank, first of all, my around the Nation have faced. In fact, person in my office, Alicia Barron, has colleague, the gentlelady from Cali- our first lady, Michelle Obama, her been on the front lines of raising fornia (Mrs. CAPPS), for yielding me the dad, Mr. Frasier Robinson, had mul- awareness about this disease through time. Also, let me just thank you for tiple sclerosis, and so our first family her work with the Lone Star Chapter using your invaluable background as a clearly understands the need for in- of the MS Society in Houston, Texas. nurse in helping shape quality health creased awareness and outreach and re- We appreciate her work and service. care for all in our country. So to Con- sources to fight this disease. While MS Awareness Week has gresswoman CAPPS, thank you very Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, unpre- passed, there is still a lot we must do. much for your leadership. dictable disease of the central nervous On May 26, MS societies throughout Also, let me thank Congressman system. It’s thought to be an auto- the world will band together on World RUSS CARNAHAN and Congressman MI- immune disorder where the immune Ms Day to increase awareness, knowl- CHAEL BURGESS, the co-chairs of the system incorrectly attacks healthy edge, and understanding of the disease Multiple Sclerosis Caucus and their nerve fibers of the central nervous sys- and the needs of people with MS and staff, including my staff, Christos tem, interfering with transmission of how to improve their quality of life. Tsenta, for helping to work on this res- nerve signals throughout the body. As I’ve always said, our health is tied olution in a bipartisan manner and for There are over 400,000 people to the health of our brothers and sis- keeping the Congress focused on MS throughout the United States suffering ters throughout the world, and we have issues, which was recognized during MS from multiple sclerosis; and worldwide to view anyone’s problems, their prob- Awareness Week, March 8 through over 2.5 million cases have been diag- lems, as our own problems; otherwise, March 14. nosed. But the real numbers of people we will never be truly rid of this dis- Let me also thank Chairman WAX- living with MS are almost certainly ease. As Members of Congress, we have MAN and Ranking Member BARTON and higher. the ability and the responsibility to en- their staff for agreeing to bring the res- Although MS is largely considered a sure that additional research funding is olution to the floor, along with our disease that affects Caucasian popu- put towards diseases like multiple scle- nearly 110 cosponsors. And to Congress- lations, it does occur among African rosis. We need to invest more time and more efforts into finding the causes of woman KILROY, the gentlelady from Americans and other minority groups Ohio, I just want to say to her that her and can be quite severe. Because people MS to prevent it, to improve existing therapies for those who suffer with it, determination and her strength is such of color tend to have had less access to and I hope one day, as my sister said, an inspiration to all of us here in the the health care system, which I’m con- House of Representatives. just find a cure. fident now that our health care law I’m pleased that the fiscal year 2010 Let me thank the Multiple Sclerosis will finally address, they may not get Coalition, the National Ms Society and Defense appropriations bill included diagnosed at the rates that they $4.5 million to fund research into mul- all its staff, especially Shawn O’Neail should. tiple sclerosis among our veterans. I and Shawna Golden, for leading the As has been said, Madam Speaker, look forward to making sure that we charge on MS Awareness Week and for MS Awareness Week was recognized provide even more next year. their work on this resolution and for this year from March 8 through March So, once again, I want to thank my helping to support activities around 14. The theme of this year was ‘‘Move colleagues for their support of the reso- the country in recognition of this It!’’ and it was intended to encourage lution. And in honor of all of those liv- week. people throughout the country to vol- ing with MS, I want to say we are com- And this resolution is in honor of all unteer, raise funding, advocate, edu- mitted to putting more money into re- of those living with MS and all of the cate, and raise awareness about this search and to finding a cure. As my sis- friends and family and loved ones who disease. ter Mildred said, that is all we need to care for them and support them. This is the fifth year of MS Aware- do. Lastly, I just want to thank my be- ness Week, and over the past 5 years, Mr. BURGESS. I reserve my time. loved sister, Mildred, for teaching me the National Multiple Sclerosis Soci- Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I’m what it’s like to live with multiple ety has received $30 million in donated pleased to yield to our colleague from sclerosis. Mildred was diagnosed with corporate support, advertising space Missouri, Representative CARNAHAN, MS at about the age of 26 or 27. She has and public relations, and generated who is the cochair of the Multiple Scle- been living a productive and fruitful more than 120 billion media impres- rosis Caucus, such time as he may con- life. She has learned about the treat- sions. sume. ments and medications; and, fortu- Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I b 1215 nately, she has had access to some of want to thank the gentlelady from the best. But she wants everybody to In March alone, the MS Society re- California for her leadership and work have access to the types of treatment cently received over 650,000 hits on on this important legislation, sup- that she has had. their Web site from people who got ac- porting the MS Awareness Week. I asked her this morning what she’d tive in the fight against MS. So the Every week, around 200 people are di- like for me to say and she said, in- drumbeat is being heard loudly and agnosed in this country with MS; and, crease funding for research so we can clearly. indeed, there’s been a spike in diag- find a cure. People living with MS were at the noses among our military. That is one She said to me, You know, it’s so Today Show and Good Morning Amer- of the reasons the past several years we frustrating to go to the doctor, and for ica and featured on 12 digital billboards have been able to fight for and obtain me to ask the doctor a question about which ran more than 700 times funding through the Department of De- the symptoms of my disease and the throughout the entire month of March fense congressionally directed research doctor says, I just don’t know. She said in Times Square. The MS Coalition, program. at first she thought the doctors were the National MS Society, and the Con- We also have worked with addressing just putting her off; but, actually, the gressional MS Caucus were also ac- the issue in terms of creating the na- doctors just don’t know. tively engaged in discussions about ac- tional registry, so we can help track So this bill is for all of the times that cess to quality health care, increased this difficult disease that has eluded a she told me she gets up in the morning MS research, disability rights, and MS cure for so long. and wonders whether she’ll be able to issues and sought more funding for MS I am proud to serve as cochair of the walk that day. This is for all of the research. Congressional MS Caucus along with

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We recently can do on their behalf as we look for- House actively engaged in discussions capped off MS Week 2010 on March 8–14, ward to possibilities, as new discov- about access to quality health care, and now prepare for World MS Day on eries are made, and much more re- raising awareness, promoting edu- May 26. search can be done in this arena. cation, and increasing MS research. I Texas, my home State, is getting So our resolution can bring all of want to urge my colleagues here today into the act with the BP MS 150, which that to fruition. I encourage all of our to not just support this resolution, but is a 180-mile journey from Houston to colleagues to honor and vote for House if you’re not already a member of the Austin. This event is a 2-day fund- Resolution 1116, supporting the goals MS Caucus, I urge you to join us. I urge raising cycling ride organized by the and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Aware- you to connect with your local chap- Lone Star Chapter of the National Mul- ness Week. ters to help support the people that are tiple Sclerosis Society. That is the I yield back my time. living and suffering with MS, but also largest event of its kind in north The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to help find that cure, to move re- Texas. This year’s ride just took place question is on the motion offered by search forward. this past weekend. In 2009, this event the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. This year marks the fifth annual MS raised more than $17 million for re- CAPPS) that the House suspend the Awareness Week. The week was created search for MS, and the fundraising goal rules and agree to the resolution, H. by the MS Coalition and the National for this year is $18 million, with con- Res. 1116. MS Society to raise national awareness tributions still being tallied. But the The question was taken; and (two- about MS. I especially want to thank Lone Star Chapter of the National MS thirds being in the affirmative) the St. Louis’ Gateway Chapter of the Na- Society is on its way to reaching this rules were suspended and the resolu- tional MS Society for their unwavering ambitious goal. And this was the 5th tion was agreed to. dedication, for their help for people year of MS Awareness Week. A motion to reconsider was laid on back in my home city, and for their The Multiple Sclerosis Caucus is a bi- the table. support of my work here in the Con- partisan group of 127 Representatives f gress. I’m grateful for their hard work and 23 Senators who are in full support to provide support and assistance for CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. of this resolution. But we can do more. DOROTHY IRENE HEIGHT those living with and affected by MS. In fact, we will be looking to have an This spring, in fact, more than 8,000 MS briefing for Members and their Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I Missourians took part in the Walk MS staff sometime in June, and I hope move to suspend the rules and agree to event across the State, raising aware- many Members will be able to attend. the resolution (H. Res. 1281) celebrating ness and funds to help those living with And, in addition, I urge everyone who the life and achievements of Dr. Doro- MS every day, for the challenges they supports this resolution to cosponsor thy Irene Height and recognizing her face from this disease. H.R. 1362, to create a National MS Reg- lifelong dedication and leadership in Today, I want to again urge my col- istry. This bill has over 150 cosponsors, the struggle for human rights and leagues to support this resolution to and I urge my colleagues on the Energy equality for all people until her death help create a world free of MS. and Commerce Committee to take up at age 98 on April 20, 2010. Mr. BURGESS. I will yield myself my this resolution because it is an impor- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- remaining time. tion. I want to thank Representative tant amount of work that needs to be done. And with all of the focus now- The text of the resolution is as fol- CARNAHAN for the recognition and echo lows: his call to other Members of this Con- adays on genomic medicine, this reg- H. RES. 1281 gress to join the MS Caucus. This cau- istry is going to become increasingly cus does real work. We provide infor- important. Whereas Dr. Dorothy Irene Height was a humanitarian whose life exemplified her pas- mation. We provide conference calls. I yield back the remainder of my time. sionate commitment to a just society and We provide educational time with ei- civil rights for all people; ther Members or staff, and it is a Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, as we conclude this discussion on the impor- Whereas Dr. Height was the godmother of worthwhile endeavor. the civil rights movement and tireless advo- While there is no cure for multiple tance of being aware of multiple scle- cate of equality for women and women’s sclerosis as it stands today, the treat- rosis and adoption of this resolution, I rights in the United States; ment has evolved significantly. In my will call attention to my colleagues all Whereas Dr. Height led many national or- 25 years of medical practice, I saw a of our local chapters throughout the ganizations, including 33 years of service on significant evolution. Although I was country. the staff of the National Board of the Young not the primary caregiver for multiple Our colleagues have highlighted Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), di- some of the chapters they represent, rector of the National YWCA School for Pro- sclerosis patients in my general OB– fessional Workers, and became the first di- GYN practice, I did have many patients and I know I’ve had wonderful interactions with the Members and people rector of the Center for Racial Justice, who did suffer from that illness and, as served as president of the National Council a consequence, over the course of my who support our local chapter in my of Negro Women (NCNW) for 4 decades, as professional lifetime, did see the treat- district as they seek to raise awareness president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, In- ment evolve from one that was essen- within our local communities and also corporated during two consecutive terms, tially palliative to one that was more work together to raise funds through and continued to provide guidance as chair targeted towards the disease itself or their walks and through their fund- and president emerita of NCNW until her targeted towards the damages the dis- raising drives to provide quality of life death; Whereas Dr. Height was the recipient of ease inflicts upon the central nervous and support for their members, those who are afflicted with multiple scle- countless awards and honors, including the system. Presidential Citizens Medal in 1989 by Presi- So I do encourage both sides of the rosis and their families, and it is an dent Ronald Reagan, the Presidential Medal aisle to join this caucus. It is an impor- honor to serve with them and work of Honor in 1994 by President William Clin- tant endeavor. with them and represent them here as ton, and the Congressional Medal of Honor Again, I want to thank everyone who they would have us do. by President George W. Bush on behalf of the has participated today. We’ve heard And what they would want us to un- United States Congress in 2004; and today that multiple sclerosis is a derscore, as well, is the importance of Whereas Dr. Height was a tenacious and chronic, often disabling disease, but our funding adequately the national zealous civil rights activist, social worker, today, new treatments and advances in endowments for the health, the efforts advocate, educator, and organizer in the quest for equality: Now, therefore, be it research are starting to give new hope for continuing research, for accen- Resolved, That the House of Representa- to people affected by the disease, but tuating the research in all neurological tives— more must be done to understand the disorders, those that affect a whole (1) celebrates the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene course of this illness. host of ranges that impact people’s Height; and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2741 (2) expresses recognition for her life-long This historic moment was built on the hard She was one of the key civil rights dedication and leadership in the struggle for work and perseverance of Dr. Height, whose leaders who fought for racial and gen- civil rights for all people. tenacity led her to be known as the ‘‘god- der equality in the 20th century. She The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- mother of the Civil Rights movement.’’ helped bring about school desegrega- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Second, Dr. Height’s commitment to equal tion. She brought about, in her own Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) and the gen- treatment for every American has influenced way, the movement for an advocation tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) each will American Presidents for over 70 years. of voting rights and employment equal- control 20 minutes. From President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ity. The Chair recognizes the gentleman to President Barack Obama, Dr. Height’s influ- She was born in Richmond, Virginia, from Michigan. ence and advocacy helped shape the Civil in 1912 and moved to Pennsylvania at GENERAL LEAVE Rights issues that confronted each generation. an early age. In 1929, she was admitted Mr. CONYERS. I ask unanimous con- When Dr. Height was a young woman, she to Barnard College, but she was denied sent that all Members have 5 legisla- was one of 10 American youth invited by First admission when she showed up to reg- tive days to revise their remarks and Lady Eleanor Roosevelt to spend a weekend ister. The school had a policy of ac- include extraneous material. at her Hyde Park New York home, to plan a cepting only two black students. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there World Youth Conference in 1938. So she went to New York University objection to the request of the gen- Through this relationship, Dr. Height encour- and graduated in 1932. She received her tleman from Michigan? aged President Roosevelt to take action to de- master’s degree in educational psy- There was no objection. segregate America’s public schools. chology the very next year, and after Mr. CONYERS. I yield myself as Later, in the 1960’s, she went on to encour- her studies Mrs. Height served as a much time as I may consume. age the Johnson Administration to make un- caseworker in New York City welfare This is a day we come to remember precedented appointments of African Amer- department. and honor the life and legacies of one ican women to positions in government. At the age of only 25, she joined the of America’s most celebrated civil Dr. Height gained significant influence National Council of Negro Women, be- rights leaders, the late Dr. Dorothy throughout her lifetime. She transformed her ginning her career as a civil rights ac- Height, who passed just yesterday and leadership into a movement of empowerment tivist on behalf of African Americans was one that brings back many memo- for those who were living under unfulfilled and all women. ries for many of the Members of the promises of their country. In 1944, she joined the YWCA and House. Her connections with Dr. Mar- She once said ‘‘greatness is not measured served as the national president of tin Luther King, Jr., and Rosa Parks by what a man or woman accomplished, but Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incor- and all of the organizations that she by the opposition he or she has overcome to porated, from 1946 to 1957. Then from was connected with are already a part reach his goals.’’ 1957 to 1997, she was President of the of legendary record. Finally, Dr. Height’s personal experience National Council of Negro Women, and I was with her in 1963 when Dr. King with segregation motivated her to become an during the 1960s, she established led this March on Washington, and I re- excellent and educated leader who selflessly ‘‘Wednesdays in Mississippi’’ to join membered seeing her. I didn’t know her sought to ensure that others have similar op- black and white women from the North at that time, but I sure got to know portunities. and South to engage in a dialogue as a her a couple of years later. Dr. Height dedicated herself to achieving a means toward social integration. I reserve the balance of my time. good education. At a very young age, Dr. Many American leaders respected Madam Speaker, this resolution honors the Height was distinct amongst her peers, and Mrs. Height. She lobbied First Lady El- life and achievements of one of the most cele- provided great leadership to the Christian eanor Roosevelt to help civil rights ef- brated and cherished women in the Civil Youth Movement of North America, where she forts in the 1940s. In later years she en- Rights movement, the late Dr. Dorothy Height. worked to prevent lynching, desegregate the couraged President Dwight Eisenhower With Dr. Height’s passing yesterday, heaven armed forces, and reform the criminal justice and President Lyndon Baines Johnson gained one of its most beloved treasures, system. She was also an advocate for free ac- to desegregate schools and appoint while this nation lost a true soldier in the fight cess to public accommodations. black women in positions of govern- for equality for all men and women. Her focus and dedication paid off as she ment. I recall the first time I met Dr. Height. Her won scholarships, and recognition for her Mrs. Height herself served on the confidence in our nation’s potential, and her scholastic excellence. Although she was de- President’s Committee on the Status of passion for seeing every person obtain equal- nied admission by one institution because it Women, and she was a consultant on ity, made her a force to be reckoned with. had reached its quota of two black students, African affairs to the Secretary of A few years ago, I was humbled when Dr. she went on to attend New York University State. Height honored me for continuing to pursue and Columbia University. Mrs. Height was on the platform with the dream of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, We should be very thankful for the sacrifices Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., when he Jr. and hard work of Dr. Dorothy Height. A recipi- gave his famous ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ Today, I stand proud to have been her ent of the President’s Medal of Honor, the speech in 1963. As Chairman CONYERS friend and to have the privilege to celebrate Congressional Medal of Honor, and a tireless has mentioned, he was at that event in her life before this Congress. advocate for individuals who had yet to see 1963. Today, I would like to touch on three signifi- the American dream become a reality, we For Mrs. Height’s six decades of self- cant points about Dr. Height. honor this outstanding woman. less work on behalf of civil rights and First, Dr. Dorothy Height was a centerpiece I would like to commend my colleagues for for her dedication, she was awarded the on the many stages of the Civil Rights move- their work on this important resolution. In par- Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 ment. ticular, I would like to thank my good friend and the Congressional Gold Medal in In 1960, Dr. Height was the only woman from the State of Ohio, Congresswoman 2004. Yesterday, at the age of 98, Doro- team member in the United Civil Rights Lead- MARCIA FUDGE, who is the sponsor of this res- thy Height passed away at Howard Uni- ership. She worked beside Dr. Martin Luther olution. versity Hospital here in Washington, King, Jr., A. Philip Randolph, JOHN LEWIS, I urge my colleagues to support this impor- D.C. James Farmer, and many other celebrated tant resolution. I urge all my colleagues to join me in civil rights leaders. supporting this resolution. 1230 Although Dr. Height was not among the b I reserve the balance of my time. speakers who addressed the crowd gathered Mr. POE of Texas. I yield myself as Mr. CONYERS. I thank Judge POE for at the Lincoln Memorial at the March on much time as I may consume. co-leading this resolution from the Ju- Washington in 1963, she was the only woman I want to thank the chairman of the diciary Committee. to stand on the stage that day as Dr. King de- Judiciary Committee for bringing this Madam Speaker, I yield such time as livered his historic ‘‘I Have A Dream’’ speech. to the floor as quickly as possible. I he may consume to the distinguished And 45 years later, she watched that dream support this resolution, H. Res. 1281, majority leader, JAMES CLYBURN, the of equality move even closer to becoming which commemorates the life of the gentleman from South Carolina. true, as she attended the inauguration of our late Dorothy Height, as the chairman Mr. CLYBURN. I thank the chair for nation’s first black President. said, who died just yesterday. yielding me the time. Thank you so

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 much, Ranking Member POE, for join- Mr. POE of Texas. I reserve the bal- Mr. POE of Texas. I continue to re- ing in this resolution. ance of my time. serve the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I was born and Mr. CONYERS. I am pleased to yield Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I raised in the little town of Sumter, such time as she may consume to the yield such time as she may consume to South Carolina, and just outside of gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. FUDGE) a senior member of the Judiciary Com- Sumter is a little town of Mayesville, one of our newest Members of the Con- mittee, the gentlewoman from Texas the birthplace of Mary McLeod Be- gress, who knew, worked for, studied (Ms. JACKSON LEE). thune, the founder of the National under, and was a mentee to Dorothy Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Let me Council of Negro Women. Height. thank the chairman of the Judiciary When I was growing up, my mother, Ms. FUDGE. Thank you, Mr. Chair- Committee and my colleague from who was a beautician, and Mrs. Be- man. Texas (Mr. POE) for his presence and thune organized the National Council On yesterday, Madam Speaker, a comments on the floor about Dr. Doro- through beauty shops. My mother civil rights icon and humanitarian, Dr. thy Height and, as well, the author of thought that Mrs. Bethune was the Dorothy Irene Height, passed away at the resolution. greatest person to ever live, and she the age of 98. She was my friend, my I am very proud to have joined Con- made me learn everything I could mentor, and one of my predecessors as gresswoman FUDGE to be an original about Mrs. Bethune. the national president of the Delta cosponsor of this legislation and come Later, as I labored on the staff of Sigma Theta Sorority. to the floor today, as we did yesterday, Governor John West back in 1971, I re- Dr. Height was passionate about jus- for I believe that the celebration of Dr. ceived a phone call from Dorothy tice and equality. Everything she did, Height’s life needs no stopping, if you Height. I knew Mrs. Height—she had every position she held, and every pol- will. If we continue to commemorate been a long-time president of the Delta icy she advocated served her life’s mis- her throughout this week, it will not Sigma Theta Sorority, the sister soror- sion, which was to eliminate barriers be able to account for her service. ity to my fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, so to success for women and blacks, while And for those who may not be famil- I knew her. I also knew her because she inspiring the next generation. iar with Dr. Dorothy Height, I only had become the national leader of the Even though Presidents and other wish that this picture was in color. For National Council of Negro Women. world leaders sought her counsel, she maybe as you look at this lady adorned She said to me that she wanted my always took the time to advise and en- with this fabulous hat, well attired, help, because she thought that South courage young women, including my- you will remember seeing in many pic- Carolina, being the birthplace of Mary self. tures with Presidents, kings and McLeod Bethune, would be the place While we mourn her loss, I am not queens, international leaders, a lady that ought to honor her. She thought sad. She lived a great life. We often who was appropriately attired with that Mrs. Bethune’s portrait should be talk about life is not the longevity, but that dapper and beautiful hat. The in the State House of South Carolina. it is the breadth, and she had a great color that I remember most is her At that time no African American was life. So we celebrate her life today, a beautiful aqua, and I say that only be- so honored. There never had been an great humanitarian who leaves a leg- cause many times we look at women as African American’s portrait placed in acy of strong and caring women. That to how they are adorned. the State House and I went to Gov- is why I am honored to introduce this I think that Dr. Height did not fail to ernor West and I told him that I resolution celebrating Dr. Height’s life be noticed when she came into a room, thought this was something we should and recognizing her work. both by her stature and her attire, but do. Dr. Height served as president of the certainly by her words. I would count Well, as you can imagine, Madam National Council of Negro Women for her the most influential woman in the Speaker, this was not met with as four decades, stepping down from the Civil Rights Movement, a friend to much collegiality as we displayed to- position in 1997. In her position with many, one who empowered women and ward each other here on this floor. the Council, which, by the way, con- clearly progeny of Mary McLeod Be- So I called Mrs. Height to tell her nected nearly 4 million women world- thune, what a wonderful legacy that that I thought this was going to be wide, she tackled issues that affected was given to Dr. Height in her leader- very, very difficult. all families, including child care for ship of the National Council of Negro She said to me, now, young man, I working mothers, health and nutrition, Women for some 40 years. didn’t ask for your help because I and providing adequate housing for There are chapters throughout the thought it was going to be easy. She families in need. She served as the na- Nation, and I am grateful to be a mem- said things to me that day that made tional president of Delta Sigma Theta ber of the Dorothy Height Chapter in me understand a lot about who and from 1947 to 1957. Houston, Texas. There are many, and I what I am, and we joined together. We Widely recognized as one of the must remind my colleagues and those covered and counseled each other, and founding members of the Civil Rights that are listening, that the name con- I am pleased to report that because of Movement, Dr. Height was awarded the tinues to be the National Council of Mrs. Height, Dr. Height, the portrait of Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994 Negro Women, which was the name Mary McLeod Bethune hangs in the by President Bill Clinton, and in 2004 that was given by Mary McLeod Be- State House of South Carolina, the she received the Congressional Gold thune. No one dared view that as any first African American so honored. Medal. Dr. Height fought for equal undermining of the dignity and pur- Others have joined us later, Willie rights for both women and blacks and pose, reliability and, of course, the Mays, Rev. I.D. Quincy Newman, but was active in such causes as securing power of this organization. she blazed that trail, and she did so be- voting rights, equal employment op- cause of Dr. Height. portunities and desegregation of public b 1245 When I got elected to the Congress, schools. No one ran away from the word Dr. Height called again, and she told Marching alongside Dr. Martin Lu- ‘‘negro’’ because we knew that in that me that the National Council is going ther King, Jr., she advocated women’s word there was struggle, there was a to put a statue here, in, I believe, Lin- rights during the civil rights struggle. showing of what we overcame. And to coln Park here in Washington. She Dr. Height was instrumental in the the instruction of Mary McLeod Be- wanted me to come and be a part of fight for equal pay for women and orga- thune, we knew that it captured the that dedication. I joined her there that nized numerous programs to help empowerment of women, but it also day, and from that day on, very often, women achieve equal rights and inde- spoke to the education of our children. we would meet, we would talk on the pendence. Dr. Dorothy Height was in the center phone, and I just believe that she is Dr. Height was a tenacious and zeal- point of that. very close to being as great a woman as ous civil rights activist, social worker, I had the privilege of coming here to Mary McLeod Bethune was, and I am advocate, educator, organizer, mentor the United States Congress and being pleased to be here to say a few words in and friend. She was my friend. I will able to look up to Dr. Height as I got honor of her and in memory of her miss her, but my life has been better to know her even before my congres- great life and tremendous legacy. just by knowing her. sional duties. What a pleasure to be

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What a power- thy Height was the only woman on the podium leadership positions in public affairs and lead- ful group of women whose history par- when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his ‘‘I Have ership training and as Director of the National alleled each other, but in essence they a Dream’’ speech. For nearly 75 years, Doro- YWCA School for Professional Workers. In were sisters. thy Height fought for the equality and human 1965, she was named Director of the Center And so I rise today to be able to ac- rights of all people. She was the only female for Racial Justice, a position she held until her knowledge this glorified woman who member of the ‘‘Big 6’’ civil rights leaders retirement. came eagerly to the National Council (Whitney Young, Jr., A. Philip Randolph, Mar- In 1952, Dorothy Height lived in India, that was headed by C. DeLores Tucker tin Luther King, Jr., James Farmer, and Roy where she worked as a visiting professor in and now by E. Faye Williams, and to be Wilkins). Her vision and dedication made the the Delhi School of Social Work at the Univer- able to thank her. National Council of Negro Women the premier sity of Delhi, which was founded by the When we were looking to pass legisla- organization in advocating for the health, edu- YWCAs of India, Burma and Ceylon. She tion to include Sojourner Truth as the cation, and economic empowerment for all would become renowned for her internation- only standing figure now of an African women of African descent around the world. alism and humanitarianism. She traveled American woman in this United States Dorothy Height was born in Richmond, Vir- around the world expanding the work of the Congress, this great heroine, this great ginia, March 24, 1912, and educated in the YWCA. She conducted a well-received study woman added her leverage, her power, public schools of Rankin, Pennsylvania, a bor- of the training of women’s organizations in five her support and sisterhood to ensure ough of Pittsburgh, where her family moved African countries: Liberia, Ghana, Guinea, Si- that we placed Sojourner Truth, a suf- when she was four. She established herself erra Leone, and Nigeria under the Committee fragette and an abolitionist, here. early as a dedicated student with exceptional of Correspondence. So Dr. Height, as you rest today, let oratorical skills. After winning a $1,000 schol- Dorothy Height loved and led her sorority, it be known that we do recommit our- arship in a national oratorical contest on the Delta Sigma Theta. She was elected National selves to the universal access of edu- United States Constitution, sponsored by the President of the sorority in 1947 and served in cation for all children, for the edu- Fraternal Order of the Elks, and compiling a that capacity until 1956. She led the sorority to cation of America’s children, for re- distinguished academic record, she enrolled in a new level of organizational development, ini- minding us that Haiti’s children—now New York University where she earned both tiation eligibility, and social action throughout suffering in the wane of an earth- her bachelor and master’s degrees in just 4 her term. Her leadership training skills, social quake—must be provided education, years. She continued her postgraduate studies work background and knowledge of vol- and to be reminded that there is no at Columbia University and the New York unteerism benefited the sorority as it moved shame in being an agitator and a School of Social Work. into a new era of activism on the national and provocateur and someone who fights In 1933, Dorothy Height joined the United international scene. for freedom and justice. Christian Youth Movement of North America In 1957, Dorothy Height was elected the We are in your debt, the godmother, where her leadership qualities earned her the fourth National President of NCNW and if you will, of civil rights. We will be trust and confidence of her peers. It was dur- served in that position for 40 years, when she forever in your debt. And the women ing this period that she began to emerge as became Chair of the Board and President and the men and the many different an effective civil rights advocate as she Emerita. rainbow colors of these United States worked to prevent lynching, desegregate the In 1960, Dorothy Height was the woman and around the world, people will be in- Armed Forces, reform the criminal justice sys- team member leader in the United Civil Rights debted to you for your common touch, tem, and provide free access to public accom- Leadership along with Martin Luther King, for your spirit, and, yes, for saving so modations. In 1935, Dorothy Height was ap- Whitney H. Young, A. Philip Randolph, James many of us. pointed by New York government officials to Farmer, Roy Wilkins and JOHN LEWIS. In 1961, May God bless your soul. May you deal with the aftermath of the Harlem riot of while Dorothy Height was participating in rest in peace as we celebrate over these 1935. major Civil Rights leadership, she led NCNW days your life. God bless you, Dr. Doro- As Vice President of the United Christian to deal with unmet needs among women and thy Height. Youth Movement of North America, Dorothy their families to combat hunger, develop coop- Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of Height was 1 of only 10 American youth dele- erative pig banks, and provided families with H. Res. 1281, Honoring the life and Achieve- gates to the 1937 World Conference on Life community freezers and showers. ments of Dr. Dorothy Height and Recognizing and Work of the Churches held in Oxford, In 1964, after the passage of the Civil her Lifelong Dedication and Leadership in the England. Two years later she was selected to Rights Act, Dorothy Height with Polly Cowan, Struggle for Human Rights and Equality for All represent the YWCA at the World Conference an NCNW Board Member, organized teams of People Until Her Death at Age 95 on April 20, of Christian Youth in Amsterdam, Holland. women of different races and faith as 2010. Madam Speaker, it was in 1937, while serv- ‘‘Wednesdays in Mississippi’’ to assist in the I was deeply saddened to learn of the death ing as Assistant Executive Director of the Har- freedom schools and open communication be- of Dr. Dorothy I. Height who was a national lem YWCA, that Dorothy Height met Mary tween women of difference races. The work- treasure and a civil rights icon. For more than McLeod Bethune, founder and president of the shops which followed stressed the need for half a century, Dorothy Irene Height played a National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). decent housing which became the basis for leading role in the never ending struggle for Mrs. Bethune was immediately impressed with NCNW in partnership with the Department of equality and human rights here at home and young Dorothy Height’s poise and intelligence Housing and Urban Development to develop around the world. Her life exemplifies her pas- and invited her to join the NCNW and assist Turnkey III Home Ownership for low income sionate commitment for a just society and her in the quest for women’s rights to full and families in Gulfport, Mississippi. vision of a better world. equal employment, pay and education. In 1970, Dorothy Height directed the series Dr. Height was a social justice and civil In 1938, Dorothy Height was 1 of 10 young of activities culminating in the YWCA Conven- rights activist, a servant of the people, one Americans invited by Eleanor Roosevelt to tion adopting as its ‘‘One Imperative’’ to the who served a number of Presidents, a human- Hyde Park, NY to help plan and prepare for elimination of racism. That same year she also itarian, American, a hero, and a great patriot. the World Youth Conference to be held at established the Women’s Center for Education She believed in women’s rights and the em- Vassar College. and Career Advancement in New York City to powerment of minorities. She was an inspira- For the next several years, Dorothy Height prepare women for entry level jobs. This expe- tion to all women. She never ran away from served in a dual role: as a YWCA staff mem- rience led her in 1975 to collaborate with Pace the fight for justice. All of those are words ber and NCNW volunteer, integrating her train- College to establish a course of study leading without motion, unless you had the privilege to ing as a social worker and her commitment to to the Associate Degree for Professional Stud- know Dr. Dorothy Height as I did. You would rise above the limitations of race and sex. She ies (AAPS). then be captured by her charm, her energy, rose quickly through the ranks of the YWCA, In 1975, Dorothy Height participated in the her insight, her intellect and her compassion. from working at the Emma Ransom House in Tribunal at the International Women’s Year

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Conference of the United Nations in Mexico member of the ‘‘Big 6’’ civil rights leaders she strove to change that and rose to City. As a result of this experience, NCNW (Whitney Young, Jr., A. Philip Randolph, Mar- become a key figure in the civil rights was awarded a grant from the United States tin Luther King, Jr., James Farmer, and Roy movement, meeting with first ladies Agency for International Development (USAID) Wilkins). Her vision and dedication made and Presidents and heads of state. to hold a conference within the conference for NCNW the premier organization in advocating I want to step back for a minute be- women from the United States, African coun- for the health, education and economic em- cause I look back fondly to the time tries, South America, Mexico and the Carib- powerment for all women of African descent when I first met Dr. Height, and it was bean. This was followed with a site visit with around the world. more than 20 years ago as a young ad- 50 of the women to visit with rural women in Thank you, Dorothy Height, for your service vocate working on domestic violence. Mississippi. Under the auspices of the USAID, to our nation. You have made America a bet- It was through Dr. Height’s voice and Dorothy Height lectured in South Africa after ter place for all persons of all races, religions, her leadership and her kindness and addressing the National Convention of the and backgrounds. You have mentored hun- generosity of intellect and of spirit Black Women’s Federation of South Africa dreds, been a role model to thousands, and a that enabled me to become a really near Johannesburg (1977). Since 1986, she hero to millions. You are an American original. strong advocate for domestic violence has worked tirelessly to strengthen the Black I am glad to count you as a friend. and to speak on behalf of the needs of family. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- African American women and women Madam Speaker, under the leadership of tleman from Texas has 17 minutes re- of color in a feminist movement that Dorothy Height: maining; the gentleman from Michigan was not always open to those kinds of NCNW achieved tax-exempt status in 1966; has 51⁄2 minutes remaining. voices. It was really Dr. Height who en- NCNW dedicated the statue of Mary Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I abled us to meet those challenges with McLeod Bethune in Lincoln Park, Washington continue to reserve. our other feminist colleagues. And so I D.C. in 1974; the first woman to be so hon- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am regard Dr. Height as a strong woman of ored on public land in the Nation’s Capital; delighted to recognize our former State color in the civil rights movement, but Developed model national and community- senator, former ambassador, and now a also a really strong feminist and a based programs ranging from teen-age par- Member of Congress, who has served committed feminist. enting to pig ‘‘banks’’—which addressed hun- here with such distinction, DIANE WAT- Just a few weeks ago, I greeted Dr. ger in rural areas; SON, Hollywood, California. I yield her Height when she was out in my con- Established the Bethune Museum and Ar- 1 minute. gressional district with her beloved chives for Black Women, the first institution Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, I Deltas. She was feeling as strong and devoted to black women’s history; come to contribute and to continue to healthy then and healthy of spirit and Established the Bethune Council House as contribute to a woman that really was mind and intellect as she always had a national historic site; the matriarch of the American civil been. And so with that, I rise to re- Transformed NCNW into an issue-oriented rights movement, And I want you to member her, to value her, and as a nov- political organization, sponsoring ‘‘Wednes- know her crusade for racial justice and ice political leader, to know that when days in Mississippi’’ when interracial groups of gender equality spanned more than six it really counted, Dr. Height was on women would help out at Freedom Schools; decades. my side, too. organizing voter registration drives in the This is a fact you need to know: it Mr. POE of Texas. I continue to re- South; and fostering communications between was at age 19 that Mrs. McLeod saw the serve my time. black and white women. leadership, the skill, and the brilliance Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, it is Established the Black Family Reunion Cele- of Dorothy Height. She was 19 years old my distinct honor to recognize our bration in 1986 to reinforce the historic when Mary McLeod Bethune passed the Speaker of the House, NANCY PELOSI, strengths and traditional values of the Black mantle of leadership over to her, and for 1 minute. family. she held it high and she served all peo- Ms. PELOSI. I thank the chairman Among the major awards bestowed upon ple well. for yielding and for giving us this op- Dorothy Irene Height in gratitude and appre- I just want you to know that I found portunity to honor the life, legacy, and ciation for her service to our nation and the out, with a little research, that my contributions of the godmother of the world are the following: grandmother went to school with Mary civil rights movement and a champion Presidential Medal of Freedom presented by McLeod Bethune, and she used to tell of social justice, Dr. Dorothy Height. President Bill Clinton; us about her when we were 3 years old, Her loss is felt by all of us who knew Congressional Gold Medal presented by my sister and I. And so it was many, her, respected her, and followed in her President George W. Bush; many decades ago that the leadership footsteps; but it is also felt by people John F. Kennedy Memorial Award; was struck, and we stand on her shoul- who may never know her name, but for NAACP—Spingarn Medal; ders. whom she worked, for whom she led, Hadassah Myrtle Wreath of Achievement; Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I and for whom she made a difference. Ministerial Interfaith Association Award; yield to Mr. CONYERS an additional 10 The Nation mourns the passing of this Ladies Home Journal—Woman of the Year; minutes and ask unanimous consent giant of American history; and our Congressional Black Caucus—Decades of that he be allowed to control that thoughts and prayers are with her fam- Service; time. ily, friends, and the loved ones of this President Ronald Reagan—Citizens Medal; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there extraordinary woman. Franklin Roosevelt—Freedom Medal; objection to the request of the gen- Men and women of every race and Essence Award; and the tleman from Texas? faith are heirs to the work, passion, Camille Cosby World of Children Award. There was no objection. and legacy of Dorothy Height. From Dorothy Height was also elected to the Na- Mr. CONYERS. I want to thank her earliest days as an activist, she tional Women’s Hall of Fame and is the recipi- Judge POE for his generosity. fought for equality under the law for ent of 36 honorary degrees from colleges and At this time, I am going to yield 2 every American, recognizing that the universities as diverse as Tuskegee Univer- minutes to DONNA EDWARDS of Mary- battle for civil rights extended to Afri- sity, Harvard University, Spelman College, land. can American women and anyone de- Princeton University, Bennett College, Pace Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland. Thank nied the chance to succeed because of University, Lincoln University, Columbia Uni- you, Mr. Chairman. who they are. versity Howard University, New York Univer- I rise today to mourn and to join our For four decades, she stood at the sity, Morehouse College, and Meharry Medical Nation in mourning Dr. Dorothy helm of the National Council of Negro College. Height. She was an American icon who Women, continuing the struggle for an Madam Speaker, Dorothy Height has wit- dedicated her life to racial justice and America that lived up to the ideals of nessed or participated in virtually every major to gender equality. And at a time when liberty and opportunity for all. In movement for social and political change in women and African Americans were re- every fight, Dorothy Height turned the the last century. For nearly 75 years, Dorothy garded as second class citizens, this tides of history toward progress. Be- Height has fought for the equality and human strong, powerful, beautiful African cause of what she achieved, schools are rights of all people. She was the only female American woman stood up for us and no longer separate and unequal, and

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Join Rosa Parks, Harriet Tub- thy Height helped to build, a Nation colleague, Congresswoman EDWARDS, in man, and the others who have gone be- defined by equality, shaped by civil focusing on that equality for women as fore. rights, and driven by the pursuit of jus- well. Mr. POE of Texas. I reserve the bal- tice for all. The pledge we take every I last saw Dorothy Height about a ance of my time. day, ‘‘liberty and justice for all,’’ that month ago at the 70th birthday party Mr. CONYERS. I am pleased now to is what Dorothy Height was about. for JOHN LEWIS, our colleague. As oth- yield 1 minute to my colleague, the I was very proud to join President ers regaled us about stories of the civil gentlewoman from Wisconsin, GWEN Bush and the House and Senate, Demo- rights movement, there she sat, as dig- MOORE. crats and Republicans, in 2004 when we nified as a queen reigning over the pro- Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Thank you presented the Congressional Gold ceedings, one who had seen it all, seen so much. Medal, the highest civilian honor Con- the struggle, seen the change, and now Madam Speaker, Dr. Dorothy Height gress can bestow, on Dr. Dorothy recognized then by the Congress of the gave not only her height but loaned her Height. At that time, President George United States and now in her passing depth and breadth and width and W. Bush said, ‘‘In the presence of Doro- by the entire Nation. weight and length of service to the thy Height, you realize you’re in the Our country is better off because of civil rights movement and to gender presence of grace. But you’ve got to re- Dorothy Height’s commitment, com- equality. Mother to no children, wife to alize that behind that grace there is a passion, grace and patriotism. We will no one, she was queen mother, nur- will of steel and absolute determina- miss her tenacity and zeal for the fight turer, and lover of the civil rights tion.’’ The President later quoted from for equality—our Nation’s heritage and movement through seven decades of ad- her book, but then he went on to say our hope. We will each take inspiration vocacy. Although she was the queen, how Dorothy Height ‘‘always stressed from the story of progress and her she treated each one she encountered the importance of institutions closest countless victories for the American with equity, and it was my privilege to to us: our families, our churches and people. bow down to her each time I encountered her. our neighborhoods.’’ He said: ‘‘She un- b 1300 derstands that those institutions are Thank God for the life of Dr. Dorothy Mr. POE of Texas. I continue to re- important in shaping the character of Height, and thank God for her legacy. serve the balance of my time. an individual, and therefore the char- May her life be more than a memory. Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am May it be a compelling force to press acter of the Nation.’’ pleased to yield 1 minute to my friend President Bush—President of the on in the unfinished work of the civil and colleague from Michigan, CAROLYN United States, imagine—even quoted rights and gender equality movement. CHEEKS KILPATRICK, a distinguished Dorothy Height’s memoir where she Mr. POE of Texas. I continue to remember of the Appropriations Com- wrote: ‘‘It is in the neighborhood and serve the balance of my time. mittee and an activist in her own Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am communities where the world begins. right. pleased to yield 1 minute to the chair That is where children grow and fami- Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. of the Congressional Black Caucus, the lies are developed, where people exer- Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank the distinguished gentlelady from Oakland, cise the power to change their lives,’’ gentleman for yielding us the addi- California, BARBARA LEE. President of the United States quoting tional time. I appreciate it very much. Ms. LEE of California. I want to Dorothy Height as we presented her Madam Speaker, I have known the thank the gentleman from Michigan with a Congressional Gold Medal. honorable Dorothy Irene Height for for yielding and for his leadership, Con- It is important to note that with all many years. This last weekend, several gressman JOHN CONYERS, one of the of those honors, it was also a pleasure of us went to Bennett College for great civil rights leaders. for us to hear from Dr. Alexis Herman; Women in Greensboro, North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I also want to say, she was the Secretary of Labor. Sec- I was a speaker at the Heights of Ex- as we think about and honor and retary Herman was very, very close cellence Scholarship Luncheon for the mourn, yes, and celebrate her life, Dr. personally and professionally, in every young women who go to that univer- Height was one of our greatest civil way, to Dorothy Height. And at that sity. It was quite an honor for us to rights leaders, a woman, who often- time she sang her praises and talked pay homage to Dr. Height—quiet, cou- times, with the great men of the civil about what she did in the civil rights rageous. Just imagine 70 years ago rights movement, had to make sure movement and what she did to advance when she stepped out as a woman, that a woman’s voice, an African women and young girls and the rest, working with leaders—speaking, giv- American woman’s voice, was heard. but she also talked about how she ing, organizing, and teaching. Here we Dr. Height wore many hats literally made the best sweet potato pie. So per- are, in 2010, wanting to be like Dorothy and figuratively. I am going to miss sonally, professionally, patriotically, Irene Height. her so much. Dorothy Height was all systems go. I want to honor former Secretary A couple of months ago, she insisted I have been passed a note because I Alexis Herman, who served as her that I participate in the National was asking about a film that I recently adopted daughter and who was with her Council of Negro Women’s annual con- saw on TV that I hope can be available for all of these years as we have served ference in Maryland. Dr. Height, of now again. It is called, ‘‘The Life and here in Washington. course, knows the schedule here on the Surprising Times of Dorothy Height.’’ I also honor Dr. Barbara Skinner, Hill, and said, Well, just come out for It is an inspirational presentation of who worked tirelessly and who sur- the breakfast. the life of a person, a person who was rounded Dr. Height in prayer for the I said, Okay, Dr. Height. instilled by her own mother with the last 3 weeks, 24 hours a day. I got there at, maybe, 7 o’clock in the idea that she could do whatever she set Thank you, my sisters. Let us rise up morning. She was there to greet me at out to do and had a responsibility to do and have the strength that Dr. Height 7 a.m. so. showed each of us. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Over Dorothy Height’s lifetime in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentlewoman has expired. trenches for social justice, human time of the gentlewoman has expired. Mr. CONYERS. I yield the gentle- rights, and equality, Dorothy Height Mr. CONYERS. I yield the gentlewoman an additional 30 seconds. advocated on behalf of our neighbor- woman an additional 30 seconds. Ms. LEE of California. You knew you hoods and our communities. She stood Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Dr. were in the presence of greatness when tall for our children and families. She Height, you are in all of us, and as we you were with Dr. Height.

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It is she was not only a great leader, but an astute taken in front of the Department of hard to imagine that, in the thirties, business woman as well. Labor in 1942. When I asked her where she provided a resistance movement in Dr. Height remained a fighter until her last she was in the picture, Dr. Height told her efforts to desegregate the YWCA. breath. During my time here in Congress and me, Well, honey, I was inside, doing the We are going to deeply miss her. We particularly as chair of the Congressional work of the organization while the love her. We celebrate her life and Black Caucus. I always knew that I could call members were outside, taking the pic- mourn her death. on Dr. Height and she would be there to sup- ture. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support and port our efforts. Thank you for the time, Mr. CON- as an original co-sponsor of this resolution Last year, she attended President Barack YERS. This was a lifetime of service to honoring the life and legacy of a true Amer- Obama’s first signing of a bill into law at the the American people and to African ican treasure—Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. I White House—the Lilly Ledbetter Act. She American women. I want to thank her want to thank my colleagues MARCIA FUDGE was present for the unveiling of the Shirley for her service to equality, fairness, and her staff and our leadership for working Chisholm portrait and the bust of Sojourner and inclusion. so quickly to get this resolution to the House Truth here in the Capitol. She worked dili- Mr. POE of Texas. I reserve the bal- floor. Today, I join with my House colleagues, gently on various issues with the Black Wom- ance of my time. the Congressional Black Caucus and people en’s Roundtable and the Black Leadership Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I am around the world as we celebrate the life of Forum and often participated in panels here delighted to yield 1 minute to the gen- Dr. Height. on Capitol Hill. Just recently, she joined us in tlewoman from the Virgin Islands, Dr. A Matriarch of the Civil Right Movement, our efforts to support the 2010 Census. DONNA CHRISTENSEN. staunch advocate for women’s rights and all- Her passion was an inspiration to all of us Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Thank you, Mr. around Grand Dame, Dr. Height was a bold here in Congress, and I was honored and priv- Chairman, for yielding. and brilliant African American Woman, who ileged to call her a mentor and friend. Madam Speaker, I rise today with my blazed many trails and opened many doors so With the passing of Dr. Height, our Nation colleagues in support of this resolution that we all may lead freer and more pros- mourns the loss of a true national treasure. honoring Dr. Dorothy Irene Height, perous lives. Dr. Height’s leadership in the struggle for who is the godmother of the women’s Throughout her life, Dr. Height wore many equality and human rights serves as an inspi- movement, a leader in the fight for hats-both literally and figuratively—with ele- ration to all Americans. Her undying commit- equality and justice for all Americans, gance and dignity, excellence and determina- ment to a just society and her vision for a bet- one of the civil rights movement’s tion. From her legendary stewardship as the ter would undergirds the work of the Congres- greatest pioneers, and a true drum National President and Delta Sigma Theta So- sional Black Caucus, and the CBC is deeply major of justice to the very end. It is rority, Inc., to her unprecedented 41-year ten- grateful for her mentorship, wisdom, and guid- because of her unwavering dedication, ure at the helm of the National Council of ance. dogged determination, and invaluable Negro Women, Dr. Height was a woman of Today we mourn the loss, but celebrate the leadership that many of us stand courage and strength. life and legacy of Dr. Height—a visionary and proudly here today. She motivated and Dr. Height’s commitment to equality was re- great humanitarian who gave us all so much. inspired men and women of all creeds flected in so many of her pursuits. In the We love you Dr. Height and we promise to and colors here and the world over. 1930s, Dr. Height traveled across the United continue your legacy of service to all human Today, our entire Nation stands with States to encourage YWCA chapters to kind. us to commemorate the passing of our implemet interracial charters. After dedicating I yield back the balance of my time. beloved leader. While we mourn her more than 60 years of her life to the YWCA, Mr. POE of Texas. I continue to re- loss, we joyously celebrate her full giv- Dr. Height remained proudest of her efforts to serve the balance of my time. ing and meaningful life and her selfless direct YWCA’s attention to issues of civil rights Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I visionary and rich legacy. She has and racial justice. She was so committed to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from passed the torch to those of us who re- this work in fact, that the YWCA named Dr. North Carolina, Judge BUTTERFIELD. main. Let us carry it with pride. Height the first director of its new Center for Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Let me thank My family, my staff, and the people Racial Justice in 1965. the chairman, my good friend Mr. CON- of the Virgin Islands join me today in As a leader of the United Christian Youth YERS, for yielding me the time. extending our deepest condolences to Movement of North America, Dr. Height Mr. CONYERS, I didn’t want our fe- her family and loved ones. worked to desegregate the armed forces, pre- male colleagues to have a monopoly on Mr. POE of Texas. I reserve the bal- vent lynching, reform the criminal justice sys- the floor today. Plus, I wanted to come ance of my time. tem, and establish free access to public ac- down and say a few words about Dr. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- commodations. At a time when racial segrega- Dorothy Height. tleman from Michigan has 5 minutes tion was the standard and resistance to inte- Madam Speaker, I had the privilege remaining. gration was often fierce, Dr. Height forever re- of knowing Dr. Height for at least 50 Mr. CONYERS. I yield myself such mained true to her convictions, even when it years. She and my mother, as well as time as I may consume. was not the comfortable thing to do. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, were very Madam Speaker, the recitations of A life-time advocate for peace, equality, and good friends. They were all active par- many of the Members in memory of justice, Dr. Height was especially committed to ticipants in the National Council of Dorothy Height have been marked by empowering women and girls. She stood toe- Negro Women. the personal knowledge and their own to-toe with male civil rights leaders, steadfast In the early 1950s, I would come to intimate relationship with her. I am no in her dedication to ensure that black women’s Washington, D.C., with my mother to different from the rest. needs were addressed. She was forever dedi- attend those meetings. It was Dorothy I knew and worked with her on a reg- cated to helping women achieve full and equal Height and Mary McLeod Bethune who ular basis. She was attending all of the employment, pay, and education. opened up the Willard Hotel for the functions. Up until recently, I could As the National President of the National women to have their convention. At see her anywhere in Washington if Council of Negro Women, Dr. Height led the that time, hotels in D.C. were seg- there was a civil rights event or wom- NCNW in helping women and families combat regated, and it was Dr. Height who en’s event, a national event, and so it hunger. She also established the Women’s helped open up the Willard Hotel for was good to see her. Sure, she was Center for Education and Career Advance- that purpose. At that time, she was slowing down, but most of us are any- ment in New York City to prepare women for helping to build the organization on be- way, so I appreciated that she was as entry level jobs. During her tenure as Presi- half of Dr. Bethune, who was beginning stylish as has been referred to as al- dent of the NCNW, they were able to buy a to fail. ways. She always had that spirit, and

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We all arrived in our lead to the culmination of the great tion to the fact that it was not living hats. And I still have that hat hanging civil rights movement in American his- out the reality of its promise, not just on my coat hanger in my house here in tory. It is with fond memory that I re- to African Americans but to all Ameri- Washington, and every time I see it I member her activity, her friendship, cans. always think of her. her helpfulness. I think that there may Dorothy Height showed extraor- Here was a person that had such a be some kind of national commemora- dinary courage and conviction in the dramatic effect on our country. Such a tion for her that might be appropriate face of bigotry and discrimination. strong personality, but everything that now that we’ve reviewed all of the med- Like so many in this body who faced she did was with such great gracious- als, commendations, and awards that bigotry and discrimination, they did ness. And think of the times that she she has received thus far. not allow that to poison their souls. saw in her 98 years and what transpired I reserve the balance of my time. They did not allow that to diminish in this country. And I think that Jua- Mr. POE of Texas. I reserve the bal- their relationships even with those nita Millender-McDonald would have ance of my time. whom they saw as oppressors. To that been the first one down here too if she Mr. CONYERS. I am pleased now to extent, they rose above the conduct di- had not also passed on. yield 1 minute to the majority leader rected at them in order to change that So that was a great year and it start- of the House, the gentleman from conduct through love and positive ened off with a great event to have this Maryland, the great STENY HOYER. gagement. Dorothy Height is a perfect wonderful person, Dorothy Height, be Mr. HOYER. I thank the chairman example to all of us, young and old, the speaker at our first event. And she for yielding. who are participating in this society did that with such grace, such I want to thank Chairman CONYERS which, unfortunately, too often we see gentleness; yet she always was very for his extraordinary leadership on be- today falls into anger and confronta- strong on her beliefs. And I would call half of the rights of all peoples. His tion rather than civility and discus- her a change agent, but she did so with role in the civil rights movement has sion. the civility that we don’t often see, al- been extraordinary, and it continues to most the white gloves mentality and b 1315 this date. the hats and the type of person that Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of I am worried about the anger that I she was. this resolution and in memory of an ex- see in the society today. In some re- So I just wanted to come down and traordinary woman. spects I think not justified at the level say that I really support that resolu- I had the privilege of knowing Doro- that we find it. Yes, there is room for tion and thank you for doing it. thy Height for some four decades. That disagreement, but Dorothy Height Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I does not mean that I saw her regularly shows us that notwithstanding the fact have no further requests for time, and during those four decades, but I saw that there may be disagreement, not- I reserve the balance of my time. her frequently during those four dec- withstanding the fact that there may Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ades. She also exuded the positive, con- be people who do not treat us as we yield myself the balance of my time to structive approach that she took to would want to be treated, that the way close. solving problems, to bringing people to solve that is to do so constructively I want to once again voice my sup- together. The historian Taylor Branch and civilly with debate that states the port of this resolution. Dr. Height died rightly called Dr. Height’s brothers and facts and the truth but does not de- at 98. The most important influential sisters in the civil rights movement volve into hate and division. person in my life was my grandmother, the ‘‘modern founders of democracy.’’ So I am pleased to join my friend who lived to her late 90s as well. Chair- Today, we honor the legacy that she JOHN CONYERS. I came to Congress man CONYERS would like to know, of leaves behind. What a wonderful, long, some 30 years ago, and we were talking course, that she was a Roosevelt Demo- productive, constructive, important about making Martin Luther King, crat, never forgave me for being a Re- life we honor in Dorothy Height. Jr.’s birthday a national holiday, not a publican, but once we got past that, Dorothy Height was an extraor- holiday to play but a holiday to recog- she made a lot of comments that influ- dinarily gracious human being. When nize the contribution that was made enced me and made a lot of statements meeting with her, I never failed to then and the work that still remains to that were true then and are true now. leave her side and not feel better. I be done. JOHN CONYERS had me out in She said that ‘‘there is nothing more would feel better about the relation- front of the Capitol on January 15 or powerful than a woman who has made ship that I had with her and that she close to that time every year, and I up her mind.’’ I think that definition had with others as I saw her interface was so proud to stand with him and say fits Dr. Dorothy Height. She made up with others in the room, in the crowd, to America let us recognize those who, her mind about two issues: civil rights in the meeting. Dorothy Height was as Taylor Branch has said, are the and the equality of women in our soci- and is a giant. The Washington Post modern founders of democracy. ety. had on its front page today a very large Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your So today we honor her. I support this picture of Dorothy Height. It was ap- leadership. Thank you for bringing this resolution and I urge its adoption. propriate that, in the Nation’s capital, resolution to the floor to recognize an Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- Dorothy Height would be given such extraordinary, wonderful, lovely person ance of my time. prominence, not for her death but for whose spirit enriched us all and en- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I the life that she lived, for the contribu- riched our country. would like to close by thanking all the tions she made. Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I presenters, particularly singling out We are all better for Dorothy yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman my dear friend on the Judiciary Com- Height’s life. We are all freer for Doro- from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT). mittee, Judge POE, who has done a very thy Height’s life. We were lifted as a Mrs. BIGGERT. I thank the gen- good job here. society by Dorothy Height and by tleman for yielding. It occurred to me that Dorothy those with whom she worked from a I had to come down to the floor just Height has already received so many segregated society where the percep- to support this resolution. awards, commendations, citations dur- tion was that some Americans were not I served as the co-chair of the 107th ing her lifetime that if the distin- equal to other Americans. That was Women’s Caucus, along with Juanita guished President of the United States contrary to the premise articulated by Millender-McDonald, and as we sat were to ask us what further could be Thomas Jefferson but not lived out by down to plan the events for the year, done, I would recommend that there be

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I want to be remem- Madam Speaker, as a life-long crusader for no doubt will in the course of history bered as one who tried.’’ There is no doubt women’s rights, civil rights, racial justice and as more and more historical books are that Dr. Height will be remembered as some- gender equality, the legacy of Dr. Height’s ef- written about her contribution going one who not only tried, but went a step be- forts can be seen in many facets of American all the way back to the 1930s. yond to secure liberty and justice for all Ameri- life, from school integration to voting rights, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, cans. and fair labor standards. our Nation mourns the loss of one of our most Dr. Dorothy Height’s leadership in the strug- Born in Richmond, VA in 1912, Dr. Height, influential civil rights leaders, Dr. Dorothy I. gle for equality and justice for all people will the valedictorian of her high school class, Height, a native of Richmond, Virginia. Dr. continue to serve as an inspiration to our Na- soon encountered the first of many obstacles Height spent the better part of her lifetime tion. to equality that she would face, after being de- working to ensure that others would have the Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam nied entrance to Barnard College due to dis- freedom to accomplish their dreams. As the Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and leg- criminatory admissions practices. She later only woman in the inner circle of leaders of acy of one of the most prominent figures of went on to graduate from New York University the Civil Rights Movement, her presence pro- the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Dorothy Irene in 1932 and earned a masters degree in edu- vided the much needed female perspective on Height. cational psychology the following year. In- decisions made in the struggle to achieve Dr. Height, a leading voice during the civil spired by the efforts of Adam Clayton Powell equal rights for all Americans. Even though rights era, worked side by side with Dr. Martin Sr. and Mary McLeod Bethune, the president she was on the dais with Dr. Martin Luther Luther King, Jr. and other pioneers to bring of the Harlem YWCA, she took as job on the King, Jr. as he delivered his ‘‘I Have a Dream’’ about social justice and equality for African- staff of the YWCA in 1944, where she re- Speech in 1963, her integral role in the move- Americans. Having faced racism much of her mained until 1975. From her position on the ment was not always known to the general young life, she received a scholarship from YWCA staff, Dr. Height was instrumental in public. That role was finally recognized nation- Barnard College; however, she was turned providing leadership training and education, ally when President Clinton awarded Dr. away because the two-person quota for ac- eventually organizing and directing the Height the Medal of Freedom in 1994 and cepting black females had been reached . . . YWCA’s Center for Racial Justice. Congress awarded her the Congressional further thrusting her to fight vigorously to elimi- In 1957, Dr. Height was named the fourth Gold Medal in 2004. nate racial and gender inequality. president of the National Council of Negro Dr. Height was an outspoken advocate for Dr. Height, described as the ‘‘glue’’ that held Women, a position she maintained through the racial and gender equality both before and together the family of black civil rights leaders, height of the civil rights movement. Over the after the Civil Rights Movement. Her life of so- was the most influential and often the only fe- next four decades, she would use her influ- cial activism spanned eight decades. From male voice at the table working to emphasize ence to develop a national platform for a wide working as a caseworker with the New York and amplify social injustice across this coun- range of issues regarding civil rights. The cre- City Welfare Department to her four decades try. ator of programs such as Wednesdays in Mis- as president of the National Council for Negro Familiar with the strength, compassion and sissippi, this 1960s effort brought together Women to serving as national president of courage of women such as Fannie Lou interracial groups of women to volunteer at Delta Sigma Theta, Dr. Height’s life has Hamer, at the height of the civil rights move- Freedom schools and with voter registration touched countless Americans. Political leaders ment, Dr. Height helped to organize ‘‘Wednes- drives, to improve education and civil rights and heavyweights, such as Eleanor Roosevelt days in Mississippi’’, a project to create a dia- across the State. She would later oversee the and Presidents Eisenhower and Johnson, reg- logue of understanding between both inter- ‘‘pig bank’’ program through the 70s and 80s. ularly sought out her counsel and wisdom. racial and interfaith groups from the North and The program was designed as a sustainable Yesterday’s loss is a heavy one. America South. initiative to provide pigs to poor families owes Dr. Height a heavy debt of gratitude for Dr. Height, through her selfless acts and throughout Mississippi. her lifetime of selfless service to her fellow citi- noble devotion to the movement, encouraged Madam Speaker, although Dr. Height’s work zens. Our Nation is a better place because of President Dwight D. Eisenhower to deseg- never drew the national recognition of other her. She will be greatly missed. regate schools and President Lyndon B. John- well known civil rights activists, her efforts Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, son to appoint African-American women to po- have not gone unnoticed. This did not trouble I am deeply saddened by the passing of leg- sitions in government in the 1960s. her, however, as she once said, ‘‘If you worry endary civil rights pioneer Dr. Dorothy Irene Dr. Height rose through the ranks of leader- about who is going to get credit, you don’t get Height. I extend my heartfelt condolences to ship and became the President of the National much work done’’. the family and friends of Dr. Height as our Na- Council of Negro Women (NCNW) while si- She would go on to receive several honors tion mourns the loss of a true visionary, cham- multaneously leading the Young Women’s including the Presidential Citizens Medal in pion, and leader in the fight for civil rights and Christian Association (YWCA), an organization 1989, the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Freedom justice for all Americans. she had been discriminated against by as a from Want Award in 1993, and the Presi- Dr. Height began her career as a civil rights child. dential Medal of Freedom in 1994. I applaud activist when she joined the National Council Additionally, Dr. Height served as the Na- the House of Representatives for honoring Dr. of Negro Women. She would later serve as tional President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Height’s lifetime of leadership, her many cul- president of the organization from 1957–1998. Incorporated from 1946–1957 and later helped tural contributions to American society, and In her position with the Council, which con- from the National Black Family Reunion that her service to her fellow citizens. Please join nected nearly 4 million women worldwide, she celebrated and promoted the tradition, tenacity me in supporting this resolution. tackled issues that affected women, including and history of the black family. Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, today, I am child care for working mothers, health and nu- Today, I would like to honor the life and honored to commemorate the life and many trition and providing adequate housing for fam- eternal legacy of one of our Nation’s greatest achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height. ilies in need. heroes and humanitarians. Born in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia She also served as National President of Dr. Height’s legacy as one of the 20th cen- on March 24, 1912, Dr. Height became a lead- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated from tury’s social justice giants will live forever. Her er and national champion of the civil rights 1946–1957. She remained active with Delta lifetime of contributions to education, gender movement. Sigma Theta Sorority throughout her life. equality and broad civil rights issues inspires As one of the only women at the table when While there she developed leadership training all, as she was not afraid to tackle the biggest, contemporaries like Reverend Dr. Martin Lu- programs and interracial and ecumenical edu- most looming issues of her day. ther King, Jr. and others were formulating cation programs. For that, we are grateful and eternally in- plans for the civil rights movement, Dr. Height Widely recognized as one of the founding debted. distinguished herself as a civil rights activist members of the Civil Rights movement, Dr. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker, and leader. Faced with many obstacles, Doro- Height was awarded the Presidential Medal of I rise today to express my strong support for thy overcame each and every challenge taking

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As a civil rights activist, Dr. Height par- Whereas Gaylord Nelson was responsible Her wise counsel has been sought by many ticipated in protests in Harlem during the for legislation that created the Apostle Is- American leaders such as First Lady Eleanor 1930s, and went on to be instrumental in lob- lands National Lakeshore and the St. Croix Roosevelt. She has also earned several bying first lady Eleanor Roosevelt on behalf of Wild and Scenic Riverway and protected awards, including the Presidential Medal of civil rights causes a few years later. Dr. Height other important Wisconsin and national Freedom an I was proud to add my name to was also a key player in advocating for Presi- treasures; a bill in 2003 that was supported unanimously Whereas Gaylord Nelson sponsored legisla- dent Dwight D. Eisenhower to move more ag- tion to ban phosphates in household deter- in Congress to award Dr. Height the Congres- gressively on school desegregation issues. Dr. gents and to ban the use of Dichlorodi- sional Gold Medal. Though we are saddened Height is one of two people to earn all three phenyltrichloroethane (DDT), and he worked by Dr. Height’s recent passing, it is my firm of our nation’s highest civilian honors: the tirelessly to ensure clean water and clean air belief that she will be an inspiration for future Presidential Citizens Award (1989), the Presi- for all Americans; generations of Americans and will always be dential Medal of Freedom (1994) and the Con- Whereas in addition to his environmental remembered for her hard work, courage, and gressional Gold Medal (2004). leadership, Gaylord Nelson fought for civil determination in the fight for equality and op- My thoughts and prayers are with the family, rights, enlisted for the War on Poverty, challenged drug companies and tire manufactur- portunity for all. friends, and loved ones of Dr. Dorothy Height. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise ers to protect consumers, and stood up to The nation will never forget her, the mother of Senator Joe McCarthy and the House Un- today as a cosponsor of this resolution to the civil rights movement, especially those of American Activities Committee to defend honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Dorothy us who have followed her lead in working for and protect civil liberties; Irene Height. social justice. Whereas Gaylord Nelson was a patriot, who Widely recognized as the godmother of the Mr. CONYERS. I yield back the bal- as a young soldier honorably served 46 civil rights movement, Dr. Height devoted her ance of my time. months in the Armed Forces during World life to the cause of equality and justice for all The SPEAKER pro tempore. The War II, and then, as Senator, worked to ban people. A social worker by training, Dr. Height question is on the motion offered by the use of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; served on the staff of the Young Women’s Whereas, in 1995, Gaylord Nelson was the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. awarded the highest honor accorded civilians Christian Association for thirty three years and CONYERS) that the House suspend the in the United States, the Presidential Medal as president of the National Council of Negro rules and agree to the resolution, H. of Freedom; Women for four decades. With uncommon dig- Res. 1281. Whereas Gaylord Nelson’s legacy includes nity and her trademark hats, Dr. Height ad- The question was taken; and (two- generations of Americans who have grown up vised Presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to thirds being in the affirmative) the with an environmental ethic and an appre- Barack Obama. In the 1960s, she organized rules were suspended and the resolu- ciation and understanding of their roles as the ‘‘Wednesdays in Mississippi’’ initiative to tion was agreed to. stewards of the environment and the planet; further understanding between white women and A motion to reconsider was laid on Whereas Gaylord Nelson was an extraor- and black women in the north and the south. the table. dinary statesman, public servant, environ- She penned a regular column called ‘‘A Wom- f mentalist, husband, father, and friend, and an’s Word’’ in the venerable African-American who never let disagreement on the issues be- weekly the New York Amsterdam News. And COMMEMORATING 40TH come personal or partisan: Now, therefore, she chronicled her unique experience in the ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY be it leadership of the civil rights movement in her Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I move Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress commemo- 2005 memoir ‘‘Open Wide The Freedom to suspend the rules and agree to the Gates’’. For her service to our nation, Dr. rates the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 255) honors the founder of Earth Day, the late Height was presented with the Presidential commemorating the 40th anniversary Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Citizens Medal by President Reagan in 1989, of Earth Day and honoring the founder the Presidential Medal of Honor from Presi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from dent Clinton in 1994 and the Congressional Nelson of Wisconsin, as amended. Medal of Honor in 2004. California (Ms. SPEIER) and the gen- The Clerk read the title of the con- tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) each Today, I add my voice to those celebrating current resolution. her life’s work and achievements, and I yield will control 20 minutes. The text of the concurrent resolution The Chair recognizes the gentle- back the balance of my time. is as follows: Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Madam woman from California. H. CON. RES. 255 Speaker, I was saddened to hear of the loss GENERAL LEAVE of one of the foremost leaders of the civil Whereas Gaylord Nelson, former United Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I ask States Senator from Wisconsin, is recognized unanimous consent that all Members rights movement and a true national treasure, as one of the leading environmentalists of Dr. Dorothy Height. I always say, when you’re the 20th Century who helped launch an inter- may have 5 legislative days in which to born you get a birth certificate, and when you national era of environmental awareness and revise and extend their remarks. die you get a death certificate—but it’s what activism; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there you do with the dash in between that really Whereas Gaylord Nelson grew up in Clear objection to the request of the gentle- matters. And that saying really encapsulates Lake, Wisconsin, and rose to national promi- woman from California? the essence of Dorothy Height’s life. nence while exemplifying the progressive There was no objection. As an African-American woman and long- values instilled in him; Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I yield time Member of the Congressional Black Cau- Whereas Gaylord Nelson served with dis- myself such time as I may consume. tinction in the Wisconsin State Senate from Madam Speaker, I rise today in sup- cus, I am particularly grateful for the courage, 1949 to 1959, as Governor of the State of Wis- wisdom and determination she employed to consin from 1959 to 1963, and in the United port of H. Con. Res. 255. This measure create opportunities for women and for African States Senate from 1963 to 1981; was introduced by my colleague the Americans in our country. Whereas Gaylord Nelson founded Earth gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. OBEY) Dorothy Height began her career in 1937 by Day, which was first celebrated on April 22, on March 19, 2010. It was referred to the serving those in dire need as a welfare case- 1970, by 20 million people across the United Committee on Oversight and Govern- worker and had the ear of every President States, making the celebration the largest ment Reform, which ordered it re- since Eisenhower. Most recently, she was an environmental grassroots event in history at ported by unanimous consent on April that time; 14 of this year. The measure has the honored guest and seated dignitaries at the in- Whereas Gaylord Nelson called on Ameri- auguration of President Barack Obama. Along cans to hold their elected officials account- support of 70 cosponsors. the way, Dr. Height was behind every major able for protecting their health and the nat- Madam Speaker, tomorrow marks civil rights movement and progressive effort ural environment on that first Earth Day, an the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Our for social change throughout the century. action which launched the Environmental planet faces serious environmental

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But it was a great opportunity, with- liberately now, right now, the future For the past 40 years, citizens all out any outside influences at all, to be consequences for our country and our across the United States have come to- there and to see nature at its finest. planet will be grave. I encourage every- gether once a year to celebrate the With that, I reserve the balance of one working towards this end to con- wonder of planet Earth on Earth Day. my time. tinue their efforts, and I hope that we Every April 22 Americans from all Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I am in Congress will stand up and dem- parts of the country, from coastal re- glad the gentleman from Arizona said onstrate further leadership to address gions to mountainous regions to for- that and not me. this threat. ested regions and the many other in- I now have the pleasure of yielding 5 Of course, Earth Day is also a re- credibly diverse regions of this coun- minutes to the gentleman who is the minder of the other environmental try, take time to admire and enjoy the author of this legislation, and a great challenges we face, such as developing beauty and splendor of our environ- leader from the State of Wisconsin (Mr. sustainable and renewable sources of ment. Earth Day allows all people to OBEY). energy, preserving wildlife and their realize the importance of ensuring that Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentlewoman habitat, protecting our water and our our children and grandchildren can for the time. air, cleaning up pollution, and so much continue to enjoy the beauty of the Madam Speaker, 41 years ago my more. As Representatives, I encourage planet for generations to come. friend and mentor, Wisconsin Senator all of us to stand with our constituents Gaylord Nelson, had a surprisingly b 1330 this week who are lending their time simple idea. At the time, the country and services to activities to clean up Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin was fighting an unpopular and our environment. Across the country founded Earth Day because of his love unwinnable war, and students were ris- thousands of events have been orga- for our planet and the environment. As ing up in protest and holding teach-ins nized in the cities, in the countryside, Senator NELSON said in a speech on on college campuses all over the coun- along our roadways and parks and on Earth Day, ‘‘Earth Day is dramatic try. Senator Nelson looked around him our beautiful coast to put words into evidence of the broad new national con- and realized that those teach-ins were action. cern that cuts across generations and an invaluable tool in helping to edu- One town in my district expects over ideologies. It may be symbolic of a new cate people and calling attention to the 5,000 people to dedicate their time and communication between young and old need to end the war once and for all. effort to clean up the local shoreline, about values and priorities.’’ In 1969, when the Senate contained and I will be there, and I know that all A veteran of World War II and Gov- such environmental giants as Ed of my colleagues will be just as fortu- ernor of Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson Muskie, Scoop Jackson, Gaylord Nel- nate to witness similar local efforts in served in the Senate from 1963 to 1981. son, and Bob Stafford, he gave a piv- their districts. During his career in both State and na- otal speech at the Seattle Science Cen- Earth Day is truly about service and tional politics, he promoted many enter. In that speech he suggested that it’s a great opportunity for friends and vironmental causes and worked tire- just as Americans had been involved in neighbors to come together on behalf lessly to preserve the planet for future teach-ins to protest the Vietnam war, of our planet. The relationships we can generations. In 1995, he received the that they should also set aside a day to build with one another as we do this Presidential Medal of Freedom for his call attention to the environmental work are lasting, and I am confident public service throughout his career. problems facing the planet and to de- that they will foster even greater work Despite his many accomplishments, mand real leadership from public offi- in the years to come. Earth Day was his most important and cials on producing solutions. Wire serv- Once again, it is incumbent upon us lasting legacy. ices carried the story from coast to in Congress to transform the work our Just on a personal note, one thing coast. And as history shows, the re- constituents do at the local level into that he advocated, and I think we ad- sponse was overwhelmingly positive. solutions for our country. Protecting vocate with Earth Day, is to get out- Earth Day was born. the environment is the right thing to side in the environment and enjoy The first Earth Day launched an En- do, but as we all know, it’s also a win- what’s around us. Last year I did that vironmental Decade, an unparalleled win for our economy and for our na- to the extreme, I think. I was dropped period of legislative and grassroots ac- tional security. off on a little island in the middle of tivity that resulted in passage of 28 We have made great strides on this the Pacific. And for a week I didn’t see major pieces of environmental legisla- front since the first Earth Day. The another person, I didn’t see a plane, I tion from 1970 to 1980 alone, including 1970s saw the establishment of the En- didn’t see an automobile, I didn’t see a the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water vironmental Protection Agency as well boat, I saw nothing. Just a lot of fish Act, the National Environmental Qual- as a series of important environmental and hermit crabs and others. ity Education Act, the Wild and Scenic laws, including the Clean Air Act, the Mr. KIND. Will the gentleman yield? Rivers Act, and others. And Gaylord Endangered Species Act, and the Safe Mr. FLAKE. I yield to the gentleman was at the center of them all. Drinking Water Act. But much work from Wisconsin. Forty years later his legacy endures, still lies ahead, and, unfortunately, Mr. KIND. What the gentleman, my and half a billion people in 180 coun- some of our most important environ- good friend from Arizona, is alluding to tries are expected to gather this week mental policies have been watered is his week of isolation on an island in to help clean up their communities and down in recent years. No pun intended. the South Pacific all by himself com- to demand leadership and real solu- However, I know that the efforts of muning and being one with nature. And tions to the very real problems facing millions of people in the United States I think he has assured me that I could the planet today, problems like toxic and around the world who support the be his special agent when Hollywood pollution, mercury in our air and goals and ideals of Earth Day will pay comes calling to do the reality TV water, and climate change. off. I commend them for their work, show of having a Member of Congress As we celebrate the 40th anniversary and I look forward to seeing what we in stranded on some deserted island for a of Earth Day, it is fitting that we pass Congress will further do to support while contemplating the deeper this resolution honoring the founding them. thoughts and philosophy of life. So I father of that day. When he initially Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- am ready to go when he is ready to go set the date for it he was roundly criti- ance of my time. with that Hollywood production. cized by, of all groups, the John Birch Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I yield Mr. FLAKE. I thank the gentleman Society, because they attacked him for myself such time as I may consume. for that. I doubt I will need an agent or selecting the same day that Lenin was

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And he pointed out, for in- I am proud to represent a congres- ical environmental policy issues. stance, that, yes, it was the birthday of sional district in western Wisconsin We have made substantial progress since Lenin, but it was also the birthday of which was actually home to the very that first Earth Day, when twenty million eco- St. Francis of Assisi. But he said, first watershed project throughout the pioneers brought environmental protection to ‘‘more importantly, it’s also the birth- United States in the Coon Valley area, the forefront of the national consciousness. day of my Aunt Tilly.’’ which became the model of what is Their advocacy gave birth to the green move- Without the leadership of the late today the current conservation title of ment and a green generation that has been Senator Gaylord Nelson, the air we our farm bills. The title is based on critical in shaping our society. The green gen- breathe would not be as clean, we voluntary and incentive-based land and eration spearheaded community support for would not be swimming in lakes and water conservation programs that our passage of the laws that we still rely on to im- rivers as safe as they are today, and we farmers are able to utilize in order to prove the quality of the air we breathe, ensure would not be enjoying the beauty of set up sound land and water manage- the availability of clean drinking water, and public lands that we were able to pro- ment practices on their farms. And it protect endangered species and fragile eco- tect under the laws he championed. We has spread nationwide. systems. are certainly a long way away from Gaylord Nelson and his wife were the But this struggle is not over. We continue to perfection on those grounds, but we are subject of a chapter in Tom Brokaw’s face significant environmental challenges, and a whole lot better off than we were book The Greatest Generation. Like as a nation, we must pursue policies that pro- when Gaylord started the movement. everyone in this Great Generation, he mote responsible stewardship here at home And we would not be holding Earth was an ordinary individual who did ex- and provide leadership in the global arena as Day celebrations around the globe each traordinary things. well. April 22nd either. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Perhaps our most acute challenge—and Today we honor Gaylord Nelson and time of the gentleman has expired. one we have ignored for far too long—is cli- celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Ms. SPEIER. I yield the gentleman 1 mate change. This is no idle threat: Scientists Day. No wonder he was awarded the additional minute. tell us that we must reduce emissions by Nation’s highest civilian honor, the Mr. KIND. Today I still miss Senator roughly 80 percent by mid-century to avoid a Presidential Medal of Freedom, by Nelson greatly. As a young Member of dangerous climate tipping point. As the world’s President Clinton in 1995. His leader- Congress, I always made a point of call- largest per capita emitter of greenhouse ship is still felt today. ing him in his office in Washington at gases, our nation has a unique responsibility Mr. FLAKE. I continue to reserve my least once a week just to discuss the to work towards a comprehensive emissions time. issues of the day, get his feedback on solution that includes a 21st century energy Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I the policy proposals that we were policy. We must find the political will to do just would now like to yield 2 minutes to working on and seek his guidance. that. the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. I am still a proud member of the Nat- We took a significant step forward in De- cember, when President Obama played a crit- KIND). ural Resources Committee. With the Mr. KIND. I thank my good friend work I was doing there, I was able to ical role in establishing the international Co- from California for yielding me this work very closely with Gaylord Nelson, penhagen Accord. Although this is a non- time. trying to enhance his legacy. But he binding agreement, it represents a major departure from the prior Administration’s aban- Madam Speaker, I thank my friend knew, as I hope all of us realize, that donment of the Kyoto Protocol, and dem- from California and my friend from Ar- Earth Day is not an event to be cele- onstrates our nation’s commitment to being a izona for managing this resolution. I brated just one day a year, but a mis- partner and a leader in finding a global solu- proudly rise in support of the resolu- sion to practice each and every day tion commemorating not only the 40th tion to climate change. throughout the year. It is that message I applaud the President’s leadership on this anniversary of an important day in all especially to the younger generation issue and urge him to continue working with of our lives, Earth Day, but especially that I think is his greatest legacy, Congress to develop comprehensive, science- to pay tribute to the father of Earth where the Earth Day lessons are being based legislation to provide climate and en- Day, a political hero of mine as a kid taught in schools and school rooms ergy security for us and the generations to growing up, a member of the greatest throughout the Nation and throughout come. The House has approved robust legis- generation who fought and served dur- the world at least on April 22nd, if not lation to address this issue, and today I call on ing the Second World War, a political more throughout the year. my Senate colleagues to move forward as icon still in the State of Wisconsin and I commend the leadership and espe- well. throughout the Nation and the rest of cially Representative OBEY for bring- I also urge the President and my colleagues the world, former Senator Gaylord Nel- ing this resolution and encourage my in Congress to continue to promote policies son. colleagues to support it. that safeguard the environment and facilitate I am sure that if young Gaylord was Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, in clos- sound management of our natural resources. told as a kid growing up in Clear Lake, ing, I just want to urge my colleagues And I encourage all Americans to renew their Wisconsin, which is close to my wife’s to support the resolution. It’s a great commitment to the environment and to take hometown of Cumberland, a population cause. And certainly I think we all owe actions in their individual lives to reflect it. of less than 400 people, that he would it to our constituents and to the coun- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. one day rise and become the father of try to recognize the stewardship that Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support the modern environmental movement we have to ensure that we pass on the of H. Con. Res. 255 to commemorate the 40th and the creator of Earth Day, which is planet as good as we got it or better to anniversary of Earth Day and to honor its celebrated in over 167 Nations through- future generations. founder, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson. out the globe on April 22nd, he would Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Madam Every year we celebrate Earth Day to raise have thought you were kidding. It’s a Speaker, today is the 40th anniversary of awareness about environmental issues and true American success story. He lived Earth Day, the annual global celebration of the recognize the importance of protecting our the all-American story. bounty and natural wonders of our planet and planet. As we become a more modern and de- And he left an important legacy and a reminder of our individual and collective obli- veloped society, it is becoming increasingly a reminder to all of us as inhabitants gation to be good stewards of it. necessary to take steps to ensure a green fu- on this beautiful, yet very fragile plan- Managing our natural resources and mini- ture. In truth, we have come a long way in the et of ours, that we are mere stewards of mizing the impact of human activity on the en- last 40 years with regard to protecting our en- the precious resources that the good vironment are both profound and fundamental vironment, but we still have a long way to go Lord has saw fit to bless us with. And responsibilities. The very survival of the to make sustainable development a priority. as stewards of those resources, we have human race depends upon our ability to effec- Of particular importance is the need to pro- a special moral and personal responsi- tively fulfill these responsibilities. tect two of our most precious resources—

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When rivers and streams I encourage all Americans to take small A motion to reconsider was laid on are placed at risk of pollution, many cities and steps to make their households, places of the table. communities which depend on these water work and neighborhoods more environmentally f bodies for sources of drinking water are equal- friendly. I look forward to working with my col- SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER ly placed at risk. leagues on policy that echo Senator Nelson’s DAY Additionally, clean air is one of the most mission of improving the health of environment basic necessities of life, and pollutants in our so that our air, land and water are protected Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I move air can have devastating effects on both our for future generations, regardless of where to suspend the rules and agree to the health and our environment. Numerous stud- they live. resolution (H. Res. 855) expressing sup- ies that have shown that air pollution an cause Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise port for designation of May 1 as ‘‘Silver respiratory and cardiovascular problems as to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Star Service Banner Day’’. well as result in asthma and other long-term Day and, in particular, to honor Earth Day’s The Clerk read the title of the resolu- and chronic health conditions. We must work Founder, the late Senator Gaylord Nelson (D– tion. to ensure that our air is clean and not polluted WI), whom I am proud to say chose to spend The text of the resolution is as fol- for the betterment of all people. the latter part of his career in my hometown of lows: Madam Speaker, truly, the coming genera- Kensington, MD. H. RES. 855 tions deserve to inherit a healthy planet with Senator Nelson’s public service spanned Whereas the House of Representatives has clean drinking water and clean air, and it is up more than three decades, including two terms always honored the sacrifices made by the to us to ensure that they do. I encourage all as Governor and three terms as Senator from wounded and ill members of the Armed of our citizens to take a moment on this holi- the state of Wisconsin. Although active on Forces; day to reflect on what they can do as individ- issues ranging from civil rights to consumer Whereas the Silver Star Service Banner uals to help the environment, not just for us, protection to the Vietnam War, Senator Nelson has come to represent the members of the was perhaps best known for his pioneering Armed Forces and veterans who were wound- but for people around the world as well. I ask ed or became ill in combat in the wars my fellow colleagues to join me today in sup- advocacy on behalf of the environment. He cosponsored the 1964 Wilderness Act, and fought by the United States; porting this resolution that recognizes Earth Whereas the Silver Star Families of Amer- successfully fought for legislation protecting Day and will help raise awareness for the ica was formed to help the American people need to protect our environment. the Appalachian Trail, banning DDT and curb- remember the sacrifices made by the wound- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise in ing phosphate detergent. ed and ill members of the Armed Forces by In 1970, Senator Nelson’s call for a day of support of H. Con. Res. 255, to commemorate designing and manufacturing Silver Star education and action on behalf of the environ- the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and to Service Banners and Flags for that purpose; ment drew 20 million people from across the Whereas the sole mission of the Silver Star honor its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson United States to participate in the very first Families of America is to evoke memories of from Wisconsin. I was in Congress in 1969 Earth Day. Since then, Earth Day has grown the sacrifices of members and veterans of the when Senator Nelson proposed a national to become an international event involving 500 Armed Forces on behalf of the United States teach-in so that people across the country million people from 175 countries around the through the presence of a Silver Star Service could show their elected officials that they Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag fly- world. wanted environmental protections to be in- ing; After leaving the Senate in 1981, Senator Whereas the sacrifices of members and vet- cluded in the national agenda. The following Nelson joined the Wilderness Society as its spring, it is estimated that nearly 20 million erans of the Armed Forces on behalf of the first Chairman and continued to serve the or- United States should never be forgotten; and Americans participated in environmental ganization until shortly before his passing in Whereas May 1 would be an appropriate awareness and education events in schools 2005. Senator Nelson received the Presi- date to designate as ‘‘Silver Star Service and communities across the country on the dential Medal of Freedom from President Clin- Banner Day’’: Now, therefore, be it first Earth Day. Like the civil rights movement ton in 1995 and was recognized along with Resolved, That the House of Representa- and antiwar movement earlier that decade, President Teddy Roosevelt as one of the two tives supports the designation of ‘‘Silver this grassroots movement brought this issue to Star Service Banner Day’’ and calls upon the most important political figures of the 20th people of the United States to observe the the forefront, and impacted the national polit- Century by the Audubon Society. He was an ical agenda. day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, extraordinary public servant, who was fa- and activities. Our country has made great strides in pro- mously well liked by colleagues from across tecting our environment in the past 40 years. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- the political spectrum. ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from The Environmental Protection Agency was As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of California (Ms. SPEIER) and the gen- founded, and several historic bills including the Earth Day tomorrow, it is fitting that we pause tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) will Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act were to remember the vision of its remarkable each control 20 minutes. passed to address pollution and environmental founder Gaylord Nelson and recommit our- The Chair recognizes the gentle- degradation. Since then, the Federal Govern- selves to the necessity of a healthy and sus- woman from California. ment has instituted additional measures to tainable environment that was his life’s work. protect our air, land, food, water and homes Mr. FLAKE. I yield back the balance GENERAL LEAVE from chemicals, waste and pollution. of my time. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I ask The 111th Congress has continued this leg- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I unanimous consent that all Members acy to preserve and protect our resources by would just like to echo the words of the may have 5 legislative days in which to focusing on increasing energy efficiency. The great leaders from Wisconsin who have revise and extend their remarks. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in- spoken already on this. We are indeed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there vested billions of dollars in clean energy, stewards. Earth Day should be some- objection to the request of the gentle- green jobs and the research and development thing we celebrate every day. And this, woman from California? of innovative equipment, including advanced the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, is a There was no objection. battery technology. I was proud to support the great time to start. Ms. SPEIER. I yield myself such time American Clean Energy and Security Act of I have no further requests for time, as I may consume. 2009, which would reduce pollution and en- and I yield back the balance of my Madam Speaker, I rise in support of sure that our country becomes more energy time. H. Res. 855, a bill supporting Silver independent by utilizing renewable energy and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Star Service Banner Day. H. Res. 855 domestic alternatives to foreign oil. question is on the motion offered by was introduced by my colleague, the While much progress has been made, many the gentlewoman from California (Ms. gentleman from Missouri, Representa- of the environmental issues that worried Sen- SPEIER) that the House suspend the tive ROY BLUNT, on October 22, 2009. ator Nelson still exist and new ones have rules and agree to the concurrent reso- The measure was referred to the Com- emerged. Additionally, it is common to see the lution, H. Con. Res. 255, as amended. mittee on Oversight and Government

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Madam Speaker, our Nation con- course, is a resolution in support of The Silver Star Families of America, a non- tinues to face two long and difficult those service people and their families profit organization, is dedicated to keeping the wars, and I am very glad that we can who have earned this recognition, who memories of these hero’s sacrifices in the take time now to honor the men and show this banner, who understand the hearts and minds of all of us through the pres- women of our Armed Services. They de- implications of the Silver Star flag and ence of a Silver Star displayed in a window or serve our thoughts, our prayers, and the Silver Star banner. the Service Flag flying for all to see. our support. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I now It is important for us to take a moment to The Silver Star Families of America yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from extend our gratitude to their loved ones who understand this well and work hard to Missouri (Mr. SKELTON), the great lead- have endured the grief of losing a loved one help the American people recognize the er. or the difficulty of caring for these brave sol- sacrifices made by the wounded and ill Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, as diers as the Silver Star Families do. members of the Armed Forces. Tens of an original cosponsor, I rise today in Those who have been wounded or have thousands of American troops are support of H. Res. 855, a resolution that died are members of the Army, Navy, Marine fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, risk- expresses our Nation’s appreciation for Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. They de- ing their lives in service to our coun- the sacrifices that have been made by serve our continued gratitude for all that they try. They also risk their lives in de- so many dedicated servicemen and have given on our behalf. To this end, the Sil- ployments throughout the world. I ask -women who’ve worn the uniform of ver Star Service Banner has come to rep- my colleagues to join me in giving the United States. resent their bravery. thanks to them and to their families It’s no small thing to raise one’s We are grateful to the Silver Star Families hand and swear to uphold and defend for the sacrifices they continue to of America for their devotion and dedication to the Constitution of the United States, make and for their service to our coun- keeping all of us aware of the sacrifices made and it’s the responsibility of every try. by the wounded and ill members of the Armed Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- American to recognize that service- Forces, therefore, I ask all members to join ance of my time. members who have been wounded or be- me in supporting May 1, 2010 as Silver Star Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I yield come ill in the line of duty have paid Service Banner Day. such time as he may consume to the an especially high price for our free- I yield back the balance of my time. gentleman from Missouri (Mr. BLUNT). doms. Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I had Mr. BLUNT. I thank the gentleman I make it a point to visit service- the privilege, and I call it a privilege, from Arizona for yielding time. members who are recovering at Walter earlier this year to travel to Kuwait, Madam Speaker, I thank the com- Reed, and I know so many of my col- mittee for reporting this resolution to leagues do just the same. Oftentimes, a Yemen, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the floor. I want to recognize, along spouse or a parent is there lending sup- then to Germany, where I had the with my other colleagues, the Silver port and anxious to take their loved privilege of meeting our troops who are Star Families of America. This bill one home. I’m humbled by the strength committed, passionate, have an incred- does that. It designates the 1st of May and character of these servicemembers ible love of country, and then to visit as Silver Star Service Banner Day. and their caregivers. those wounded warriors at our facility Silver Star Families of America is The Silver Star Families of America in Germany. And I must say that not only reflective of all the families deserves recognition for the tremen- there’s nothing like having that inter- that have helped, but it is also a non- dous job its members do in reminding personal connection, that opportunity profit organization that has been us of the debt of gratitude our Nation to make us realize the extraordinary formed dedicated to supporting and as- owes to wounded and ill servicemem- sacrifices that are being made every sisting those whose families have bers, veterans, and their families. By single day. earned the Silver Star, those who have supporting the designation of May 1 as So it is fitting that we have this res- been wounded, those who have become Silver Star Service Banner Day, Mem- olution before us, and I urge all my col- ill in a combat zone, recognizing those bers of the House add the collective leagues to support this measure. members of the Armed Forces and voice to this body of good works. I yield back the balance of my time. their families across all branches of I thank my colleague and my friend, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the services, and Madam Speaker, for ROY BLUNT, for introducing this resolu- question is on the motion offered by all wars. tion. the gentlewoman from California (Ms. This group was founded in Missouri’s Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I re- SPEIER) that the House suspend the Seventh Congressional District in 2004. serve the balance of my time. rules and agree to the resolution, H. The Silver Star Flag and the Silver Mr. FLAKE. If the gentlelady has no Res. 855, as amended. Star Banner are symbols of remem- additional speakers, I’m prepared to The question was taken; and (two- brance and honor for those wounded close. thirds being in the affirmative) the during battle, those who incurred an Madam Speaker, it’s important for us rules were suspended and the resolu- illness during battle, and those who to take a moment to extend our grati- tion, as amended, was agreed to. have honorably served in the Armed tude to our loved ones who have en- A motion to reconsider was laid on Forces during that moment of sac- dured the grief of losing loved ones, the table. rifice, and a sacrifice that is almost al- those brave soldiers in the battlefield f who become wounded or sick. And I ways shared by their family and their EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES FOR thank the gentleman from Missouri loved ones. VICTIMS OF TESORO REFINERY (Mr. BLUNT) for his comments. We’re FIRE IN ANACORTES, WASH- b 1345 all grateful for the Silver Star Fami- INGTON Thousands of cities and counties lies of America, for their devotion, throughout the country have issued dedication to keeping us all aware of Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I move proclamations to set aside May 1 to the sacrifices made by the wounded and to suspend the rules and agree to the honor our current troops, our veterans ill members of the armed services. resolution (H. Res. 1262) expressing and their families, as well as Silver I ask all Members to support this res- condolences to the families, friends, Star families and Gold Star families. olution supporting Silver Star Service and loved ones of the victims of the fire Last April, Chairman of the Joint Banner Day. at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, I rise today in support of House Resolution Washington. recognized Silver Star families of 855, expressing support for the designation of The Clerk read the title of the resolu- America for their support of service- May 1st as ‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’. tion. members and those who have earned Recognizing all of our service members The text of the resolution is as fol- the Silver Star. throughout the year is our privilege and desig- lows:

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Whereas a team of seven Tesoro employees and ranking member of the House While it’s not possible to prevent all was working in the refinery’s naphtha Oversight and Government Reform refinery accidents, we need to learn hydrotreater when the fire occurred; from what happened in Anacortes. We Whereas three of these individuals died im- committee for their assistance in mediately in the fire, three more died of bringing the resolution to the House need to make sure that we are doing their injuries, and one more remains in in- floor. everything we can to reduce the risk of tensive care after suffering severe burns; Madam Speaker, on April 2, Wash- similar accidents in the future. Whereas the fire was quickly brought ington State experienced a tragedy So I urge my colleagues to join with under control by Tesoro’s fire control team when a fire occurred in the Naphtha me in supporting this resolution ex- and local first responders; Hydrotreater unit at the Tesoro oil re- pressing the condolences of the House Whereas Federal, State and local govern- finery in Anacortes, Washington, in my of Representatives to those who lost ment agencies, including the Chemical Safe- district. Six workers died as a result of families, friends and loved ones in this ty Board, the United States Environmental terrible, terrible tragedy. Protection Agency, and the Washington the fire. One more was burned and re- State Department of Labor and Industries, mains in intensive care. APRIL 20, 2010. are conducting investigations to determine I offer my condolences to the fami- Hon. RICK LARSEN, the cause of the incident and to ensure that lies, the friends and loved ones of the U.S. Congress, the risk of similar incidents is minimized in Washington, DC. victims of this fire. My thoughts and DEAR CONGRESSMAN LARSEN: The Tesoro the future; prayers are with Tesoro’s employees Corporation, United Steelworkers Local 12– Whereas the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes and everyone from the city of 591, and our family of employees wish to ex- has temporarily shut down due to the dam- Anacortes and the State of Washington press our collective gratitude for your Reso- age sustained; and lution being considered in the U.S. House of Whereas Tesoro and the Skagit Commu- and our country who grieve for the workers who died and who suffered in- Representatives that expresses condolences nity Foundation have established the Tesoro for and honors the victims of the recent Anacortes Refinery Survivors Fund, and the jury. tragic fire at our Anacortes, Washington fa- United Steelworkers Local 12–591 has estab- I encourage my colleagues to join cility. We are deeply touched by your con- lished the Tesoro Incident Family Fund to with me in supporting this resolution cern and that of your colleagues in the support the victims of the fire and their fam- to honor the lives of Matthew Bowen, House. Please know that we welcome and ap- ilies: Now, therefore, be it Darrin Hoines, Dan Aldridge, Kathryn preciate the comfort your words provide to Resolved, That the House of Representa- all those affected. tives— Powell, Donna Van Dreumel and Lew Janz. BRUCE SMITH, (1) expresses condolences to the families, Chairman & CEO, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the This resolution also expresses the Tesoro Corporation. fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, best wishes of Congress to Matt WALTER CLEVE, Washington; Gumbel, who was severely burned in United Steel Workers (2) honors Matthew C. Bowen, Darrin J. the fire and is currently in serious con- Union, Local 12–591 Hoines, Daniel J. Aldridge, Kathryn Powell, dition at Harborview Medical Center in Unit Chair. Lew Janz, and Donna Van Dreumel who died Seattle, Washington. I hope that Matt Mr. FLAKE. Madam Speaker, I thank as a result of the fire; (3) offers best wishes to Matt Gumbel, who recovers as quickly as possible from the gentleman from Washington (Mr. suffered severe burns and is recovering at these terrible injuries. LARSEN) for introducing this resolu- Harborview Medical Center in Seattle; and And earlier this week, Madam Speak- tion. And I urge my colleagues to sup- (4) expresses sympathies to the people of er, I received a letter from the CEO of port it. Anacortes, the entire State of Washington, Tesoro and the chair of United Steel- We want to express our condolences and the Nation who grieve for the victims. workers Local 12–591 expressing sup- to the families and the friends and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- port for this resolution. And I’d like to loved ones of those who perished in the ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from enter this letter in the CONGRESSIONAL fire and wish a speedy recovery to the California (Ms. SPEIER) and the gen- RECORD. one who is still injured. tleman from Arizona (Mr. FLAKE) each Multiple Federal, State and local We want to make sure also that this will control 20 minutes. agencies, including the Chemical Safe- fire is investigated and we, to the ex- The Chair recognizes the gentle- ty Board, the Environmental Protec- tent possible, can make sure that it woman from California. tion Agency and the Washington State doesn’t happen again. And so I want to encourage all my GENERAL LEAVE Department of Labor and Industries, colleagues to support this important Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I ask are currently investigating the cause of the fire. I strongly support the work resolution. unanimous consent that all Members I reserve the balance of my time. may have 5 legislative days in which to they are doing to help us understand Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I now revise and extend their remarks. what happened and how to prevent a yield 2 minutes to the Representative similar accident in the future. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there from Wisconsin, Representative TAMMY And although most Americans don’t objection to the request of the gentle- BALDWIN. woman from California? associate northwest Washington with Ms. BALDWIN. Madam Speaker, I There was no objection. oil and gas, Skagit and Whatcom Coun- thank the gentlewoman from Cali- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I yield ties in my district have been home to fornia (Ms. SPEIER) for recognizing me myself such time as I may consume. major oil refineries for over five dec- out of order to speak to a previous res- I rise in support of H. Res. 1262. This ades. The four refineries in northwest olution. measure expresses condolences to the Washington process a combined 500,000 Many years ago Gaylord Nelson, from families, friends and loved ones of the barrels of oil a day. These refineries my home State of Wisconsin, had a vi- victims of the fire at the Tesoro refin- are central to the local economy, em- sion. He envisioned a world where our ery in Anacortes, Washington. ploying nearly 2,500 people and sup- pristine oceans and lakes are pro- This resolution was introduced by plying over $200 million in wages to tected, our air clean to breathe, and my colleague, the gentleman from workers and contractors. our planet preserved for future genera- Washington, Representative RICK The refining industry is inherently tions. LARSEN, on April 15, 2010. The measure hazardous. As one refinery employee in Being the wise man that Senator Nel- was referred to the Committee on Over- my district put it, ‘‘We don’t bake son was, he recognized the environ- sight and Government Reform, which cookies; we bake oil.’’ mental degradation that everyone worked with leadership to get it to the That being said, preventing accidents around him was acknowledging, every- floor quickly. The measure has the bi- that harm workers is vitally impor- one, that is, but the political establish- partisan support of over 60 Members of tant. As the fire at the Tesoro refinery ment, which wasn’t interested in ac- the House. in Anacortes fades from newspaper tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2755 He knew that if the environment was saying, if Matt could get 100 feet fol- Whereas the brilliant faculty of Radford to have its place on the political agen- lowing his injuries to the control room University is committed to the highest da, it had to be brought there by the to help get help for the people who ideals of academic scholarship and the ad- people. So he announced that there were injured, he’ll be able to get vancement of society; Whereas the devoted administrators and would be a nationwide grassroots dem- through this. So we’re thinking of him. staff members of Radford University strive onstration on behalf of the environ- And we commend this resolution to the to foster an environment that supports the ment. He called it Earth Day. At the Chamber. noble work of the university; time it was a gamble, but worth the b 1400 Whereas the centennial of Radford Univer- try. sity is an appropriate time for faculty, staff, No one expected the turnout: 20 mil- Mr. FLAKE. I yield back the balance students, alumni, and friends— lion people came out to participate. of my time. (1) to unite in recognition of the past The sheer numbers gathered the atten- Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I achievements of Radford University with again urge my colleagues to join me in pride; and tion of the Congress, and it was those (2) to consider ways to create an even more voices that led to congressional action supporting this measure, and I yield successful university during the century on some of our most treasured environ- back the balance of my time. ahead; mental laws: the Clean Air Act, the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas Radford University celebrates the Clean Water Act, and the Safe Drink- question is on the motion offered by culture of service of the university through a ing Water Act. the gentlewoman from California (Ms. program entitled ‘‘Centennial Service Chal- I commend my colleague from Wis- SPEIER) that the House suspend the lenge’’ that invites every member of the rules and agree to the resolution, H. campus and extended university community consin, Mr. OBEY, for bringing the reso- to engage in, and document community serv- lution to honor the late Senator Gay- Res. 1262. The question was taken; and (two- ice in honor of, the centennial; and lord Nelson of Wisconsin to the floor. Whereas Radford University will observe a And the resolution also commemorates thirds being in the affirmative) the Centennial Charter Day Celebration on the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. rules were suspended and the resolu- March 24, 2010, and host numerous other aca- In the words of Senator Nelson: ‘‘Our tion was agreed to. demic programs and arts and cultural events goal is an environment of decency, A motion to reconsider was laid on throughout 2010 to commemorate the event: quality, and mutual respect for all the table. Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- f human beings and all other living crea- tives commends Radford University on the tures. CONGRATULATING 100TH ANNIVER- 100th anniversary of the university. I urge my colleagues to support the SARY OF RADFORD UNIVERSITY The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. resolution. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to CUELLAR). Pursuant to the rule, the ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE suspend the rules and agree to the reso- gentleman from the Northern Mariana The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lution (H. Res. 1182) congratulating Islands (Mr. SABLAN) and the gentle- Chair would remind people in the Radford University on the 100th anni- woman from Illinois (Mrs. BIGGERT) Chamber, people in the gallery, that versary of the university. each will control 20 minutes. little whispers turn into loud roars. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Business is being conducted on the tion. from the Northern Mariana Islands. floor. The text of the resolution is as fol- GENERAL LEAVE Ms. SPEIER. Madam Speaker, I yield lows: Mr. SABLAN. I request 5 legislative to my good friend, the gentleman from H. RES. 1182 days during which Members may revise Washington (Mr. INSLEE), as much time Whereas Radford University was chartered and extend and insert extraneous mate- as he may consume. rial on House Resolution 1182 into the Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, I on March 10, 1910, by the Commonwealth of Virginia as the State Normal and Industrial RECORD. would like to speak in favor of this res- School for Women at Radford; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there olution that commemorates and honors Whereas Radford University was chartered objection to the request of the gen- those who were lost in the Tesoro ex- to prepare teachers to educate the people of tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- plosion in Washington State. And this the United States; lands? is something that is felt, I think, na- Whereas Radford University has grown There was no objection. tionwide. And I appreciate RICK substantially in scope and quality since the Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself as much LARSEN and his leadership bringing day on which the university was chartered; time as I may consume. this for the Congress to consider this Whereas Radford University was renamed Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support the Radford State Teachers College in 1924 tragedy. And the reason is maybe two- and the Women’s Division of Virginia Poly- of H. Res. 1182, which celebrates fold. One, we really look forward to a technic Institute in 1944, respectively; Radford University for 100 years of day in this country that our loved ones Whereas Radford University was renamed leadership and service in higher edu- can go to work without the fear of Radford College in 1964 when the relationship cation. Radford was originally founded them not coming home in these jobs, between the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1910 as the State Normal and Indus- and we hope that this will help focus and Radford University ended; trial School for Women, tracing its Congress and our continuing efforts to Whereas Radford College was renamed roots back to the expansion of the Vir- improve safety in the workplace for Radford University in 1979; ginia public higher education system. Whereas, since the founding of the univer- our loved ones. sity, Radford University has provided thou- While its name and composition has My son worked on a pipeline project sands of students with the benefits of a evolved over the years, Radford’s com- that terminated at the Tesoro facility Radford education; mitment to academic excellence has and got to know some of these hard- Whereas Radford University graduates never wavered. working people, and they were aware of have made meaningful and lasting contribu- Radford’s beautiful 177-acre campus the dangers associated with the prod- tions to society through service, including is located in the New River Valley be- uct they work with. And he was im- service in— tween the Blue Ridge and Allegheny pressed, and I think we’re all im- (1) education; mountains. The university is home to (2) the sciences; pressed, with their dedication to their (3) business; nearly 8,000 undergraduates and over jobs. (4) health and human services; 1,000 graduate students, and these stu- And I just want to express from the (5) government; dents have access to a diversity of aca- folks I represent our empathy for the (6) the arts and humanities; and demic and extracurricular programs. families. (7) other endeavors; The university is comprised of six un- I also want to express my admiration Whereas Radford University is a produc- dergraduate and one graduate college for a fellow named Matt Gumbel who tive and vital academic community with which offer 153 degree options. Addi- thousands of students; today is recovering at Harborview Hos- Whereas the students of Radford Univer- tionally, Radford also has 19 NCAA Di- pital from his burns and doing well and sity approach university life with an enthu- vision I teams, 400 intramural sports is very impressed, as I just read some siasm for learning and personal develop- teams, and over 200 clubs and organiza- comments on his Web site of people ment; tions.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2756 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Recently, Radford was named one of Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I’m the gentleman from the Northern Mar- the Top Up-and-Coming Schools in the pleased to recognize the gentleman iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the Nation by U.S. News & World Report from Virginia (Mr. BOUCHER), the spon- House suspend the rules and agree to due to its promising and innovative sor of the resolution, for 3 minutes. the resolution, H. Res. 1182. changes it has made over the past few (Mr. BOUCHER asked and was given The question was taken; and (two- years. Under the leadership of permission to revise and extend his re- thirds being in the affirmative) the Radford’s sixth president, Ms. Penelope marks.) rules were suspended and the resolu- Kyle, the university has consistently Mr. BOUCHER. I want to thank the tion was agreed to. ranked among the best colleges and gentleman for his leadership in bring- A motion to reconsider was laid on universities in the Southeast region. ing this resolution to the floor and for the table. Such recognition shows that the school yielding this time to me today, and I f extend thanks also to the gentlelady is continually innovating and striving COMMENDING UNIVERSITY OF from Illinois for her assistance with for success. CONNECTICUT HUSKIES ON WOM- this measure. And I thank both of my For its 100th anniversary, Radford EN’S NCAA BASKETBALL CHAM- colleagues for their very generous honored its culture of service with a PIONSHIP ‘‘Centennial Service Challenge,’’ which statements on behalf of Radford Uni- encouraged students, faculty, and staff versity this afternoon. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to to participate in community service in H.R. 1182 is bipartisan legislation suspend the rules and agree to the reso- local and regional areas. This event is congratulating Radford University on lution (H. Res. 1239) commending the indicative of Radford’s tradition of cul- its 100th anniversary. The resolution is University of Connecticut Huskies for tivating graduates who will become cosponsored by eight members of our their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Di- meaningful contributors to society and Virginia House delegation, and Sen- vision I Women’s Basketball Tour- mark a significant milestone in the ators WEBB and WARNER have intro- nament, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- university’s history. duced companion legislation which pre- Once again, I congratulate Radford viously has been approved in the Sen- tion. The text of the resolution is as fol- University on its 100-year anniversary ate. lows: and thank Representative BOUCHER for For a century, Radford University bringing this bill forward. has provided students with an out- H. RES. 1239 Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield standing education, and the university Whereas, on April 6, 2010, the University of myself such time as I may consume. richly deserves congratulations, which Connecticut Huskies defeated the University Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support we extend today, on that achievement. of Stanford Cardinal 53 to 47 in the final game of the National Collegiate Athletic As- of House Resolution 1182, congratu- In that century, nearly 70,000 students sociation Division I Women’s Basketball lating Radford University on its 100th have received a Radford education, Tournament in San Antonio, Texas; anniversary. many of whom have gone on to become Whereas the Huskies were undefeated with Radford University was founded in leaders in business and government and a record of 39–0, defeating 38 of their 39 oppo- 1910 as the State Normal and Industrial education, health care, the arts and nents by more than 10 points; School for Women at Radford. Classes other areas. Whereas the Huskies have won a record 78 began in September of 1913, and in 1979, Radford University was chartered on games in a row; the school became Radford University. March 10, 1910, as the State Normal and Whereas the Huskies were undefeated for During 2010, Radford is celebrating its Industrial School for Women at the 4th time since 1994–1995; Whereas the Huskies have won 7 national centennial anniversary with numerous Radford with the mission of preparing titles, second most in NCAA Division I wom- programs and events. On March 24, the teachers; and it was renamed in 1924 as en’s basketball history; university observed the Centennial Radford State Teachers College, in 1944 Whereas senior center Tina Charles was Charter Day Celebration. as the Women’s Division of Virginia chosen as the Naismith Award winner, the Located in Radford, Virginia, Polytechnic Institute, and in 1964 as Wooden Award winner, the United States Radford University is organized into Radford College. The school became Basketball Writers Association player of the six undergraduate colleges and one col- Radford University in 1979, the name year, and Associated Press player of the lege of graduate and extended edu- year; that it proudly bears today. Whereas junior forward Maya Moore was cation. Radford University aims to cre- Today, Radford University is known chosen as the State Farm Wade Trophy play- ate a challenging, supportive, and en- for its strong leadership and relation- er of the year and as the Women’s Final Four gaging educational culture that is an- ships between faculty and students and Most Valuable Player; chored in the liberal arts tradition and the commitment to service that exists Whereas Maya Moore and Tina Charles is ethically responsible to the needs of and pervades the student body. The were chosen as first team All-Americans and the 21st century global society. The school offers 153 undergraduate and as members of the Final Four First All Tour- university has more than 200 clubs and graduate programs and strong re- nament Team; Whereas Coach Geno Auriemma, who holds student organizations and competes in search, service learning, and 19 NCAA athletics. the highest winning percentage among ac- preprofessional programs. tive coaches, serves as president of the Wom- In addition, Radford has a national Radford University is located in my en’s Basketball Coaches Association and reputation for excellent academics. In congressional district, but its achieve- coach of the 2012 United States Olympic 2007, Radford unveiled ‘‘7–17, Forging a ments bring pride not just to our re- team; Bold New Future,’’ with a goal of es- gion but to citizens across Virginia. Whereas the University of Connecticut tablishing Radford as one of the top 50 The university graduates reside in Women’s Basketball program has a 100 per- master degree-granting universities in communities throughout the Nation, cent graduation rate among four-year play- the Nation by 2017. In 2009, the univer- who share in the congratulations which ers, representing the team’s commitment to sity was ranked in the South’s top 25 the Congress today formally extends to achievement in the classroom as well as on master’s level public universities and the court; Radford University on its 100th anni- Whereas each player, coach, athletic train- named one of the Top Up-and-Coming versary. er, and staff member of the University of Schools by U.S. News & World Report. I thank my colleagues for their as- Connecticut Huskies dedicated their season I am honored to congratulate sistance in bringing this measure to and their tireless efforts to their perfect Radford University on the occasion of the floor, and I urge its approval by the record and the NCAA championship; and its 100th anniversary and to recognize House. Whereas residents of Connecticut and the university for 100 years of excel- Mrs. BIGGERT. I would yield back Huskies fans worldwide are to be commended lence in higher education. And I extend the balance of my time. for their longstanding support, perseverance, my congratulations to the university, Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I again and pride in this team: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- the faculty, the staff, the students, and urge my colleagues to support H. Res. tives— the alumni. 1182, and I yield back the balance of my (1) commends the University of Con- I urge my colleagues to support the time. necticut Huskies for their historic win in the resolution, and I reserve the balance of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association my time. question is on the motion offered by Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament;

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She was later drafted number one ulty, graduates students and under- lution to University of Connecticut Presi- overall in the 2010 WNBA draft and re- graduate students conduct research on dent Michael Hogan and head coach Geno cently signed with the Connecticut everything from improving human Auriemma for appropriate display. Sun. health to enhancing public education The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I also congratulate the Huskies on and protecting the country’s natural ant to the rule, the gentleman from the their excellence both on and off the resources. Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) court. The Huskies women’s team I extend my congratulations to the and the gentlewoman from Illinois boasts a flawless 100 percent gradua- university, the president of the Univer- (Mrs. BIGGERT) each will control 20 tion rate in 2009 amongst all 4-year sity of Connecticut, Head Coach Geno minutes. players. The alumni, faculty, and staff Auriemma and his staff, and the hard- The Chair now recognizes the gen- at the University of Connecticut have working players and the fans. tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- much to be proud of. With that, I reserve the balance of lands. Once again, I congratulate the UConn my time. GENERAL LEAVE Huskies winning the national cham- Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I am Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I request pionship, and I thank Mr. COURTNEY for pleased to yield as much time as he 5 legislative days during which Mem- bringing this bill forward. may consume to the distinguished gen- bers can revise and insert extraneous I reserve the balance of my time. tleman from Connecticut (Mr. material on House Resolution 1239 into COURTNEY). b 1415 Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, Vince the RECORD. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield Lombardi, the legendary NFL coach objection to the request of the gen- myself such time as I may consume. once said, ‘‘Perfection is not attain- tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support able, but if we chase perfection we can lands? of House Resolution 1239, commending catch excellence.’’ There was no objection. the University of Connecticut Huskies That beautiful statement, I think, Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield for their historic win in the 2010 Na- really describes to a ‘‘T’’ the UConn myself as much time as I may con- tional Collegiate Athletic Association women’s basketball team, which today sume. Division I Women’s Basketball Tour- stands as a history-making organiza- Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate nament. tion with 78 straight wins. They are the University of Connecticut’s wom- On April 6, 2010, the University of now only 9 wins short of catching the en’s basketball team for winning the Connecticut Huskies defeated the record by the UCLA men’s basketball 2010 NCAA Division I Women’s Basket- Stanford University Cardinals 53–47 in team led by Coach Wooden back in the ball Championship. the NCAA Division I women’s basket- 1960s. And there are a lot of us in Con- At the final buzzer in this year’s ball national championship in San An- necticut, and I am proud to represent championship game, the UConn tonio, Texas, capturing the Huskies’ the district where the University of Huskies roared to their second straight seventh national title. As a Stanford Connecticut is located, who are con- championship win and a history-mak- graduate, I was disappointed, but the fident that we are actually going to see ing 78th straight win of the season. undefeated Huskies overpowered each that milestone fall sometime during With their 53–47 victory that Tuesday of their regular season opponents as next year’s basketball season because night at the Alamodome, the UConn well by more than 10 points, certainly of the amazing talent that has been as- Huskies and the Stanford Cardinals a very worthy opponent. sembled at the University of Con- both played with exceptional talent In large part, the Huskies’ success necticut campus, but also the system and dedication. In the end, UConn was due to senior center Tina Charles that Coach Auriemma has put together seized their seventh NCAA Women’s and junior forward Maya Moore. Tina over the last number of years. Basketball Championship. The Huskies Charles was chosen as the Naismith Again, I want to thank the other became the first women’s basketball Award winner, Wooden Award winner, Members who have gone through chap- team to have back-to-back undefeated United States Basketball Writers Asso- ter and verse, in terms of the incredible national championship seasons. With ciation player of the year and Associ- season, which the UConn women ac- their 78 straight wins, UConn also ated Press player of the year. Moore complished. Again, it’s a team that broke the NCAA women’s basketball was chosen as the State Farm Wade last year won the national title. There record for number of consecutive wins. Trophy player of the year and as the was tremendous pressure every single The Huskies women’s basketball sea- Women’s Final Four Most Valuable game to see whether or not their win- son marked Coach Geno Auriemma’s Player. While these two women were ning streak would actually come to an 25th season at UConn, and his seventh recognized for their outstanding play, end. Every team that played them was NCAA Women’s Basketball Champion- the entire team deserves our praise and as pumped up and psyched as any game ship victory. Auriemma has led UConn for the unparalleled success of the on their schedule because they saw it to the Final Four a total of 11 times team as NCAA Division I national as an opportunity to make history, and during his time with the team, and this champs. the pressure on the UConn women game was his 735th career win as a However, this program would not be Huskies was extraordinary, as was the coach. In fact, he has the highest win- what it has turned out to be today national media focus as the program, ning percentage among the Division I without the outstanding efforts of the again, advanced its amazing record active coaches. Auriemma has also head coach Geno Auriemma. During his from one game to another. Again, it guided UConn to five Big East regular illustrious tenure, the coach has trans- was something that these young men season titles and 14 Big East Tour- formed a program from only one win- and women had to demonstrate that nament titles. ning season to a team with a record they were capable of overcoming. The sensational junior forward Maya that includes seven national champion- As the proponent said earlier, the Moore was named the Final Four’s ships, four undefeated seasons and a thing that we are so proud about is Most Outstanding Player, scoring 23 record 78 consecutive wins. Not bad. that Coach Auriemma has maintained points during the championship game. While athletic success is what brings a program where academic excellence, She scored 11 of her team’s 17 points us here today, the University of Con- the true ideal of student athletes, is during the second half, leading UConn’s necticut is also known for its excellent something that has never been forgot- comeback from the first half and giv- academics. The University of Con- ten. The graduation rate has been per- ing the Huskies their solid lead. She necticut is the State’s flagship institu- fect since he has been there. It’s, again, has been a leader and a remarkable tion of higher learning and was founded a great role model for not just young asset to the Huskies all season. in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural girls in the U.S. but also young boys in

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I have no further re- has been in our Nation’s schools, where phys- was obviously, as we all know, a big quests for time, and I yield back the ical education programs have been cut back basketball fan, welcomed them to the balance of my time. in the past 2 decades. White House. And as the father of two Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, again, I (11) The national standard for physical young girls, he spent a lot of time with ask all my colleagues to support House education frequency, as outlined in the them, getting a chance to become ac- Resolution 1239, as amended. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, quainted and then, actually, challenged I yield back the balance of my time. is 150 minutes per week in elementary school them to a game of H-O-R-S-E in the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and 225 minutes per week in middle school and high school. outdoor basketball court which exists question is on the motion offered by (12) Only 3.8 percent of elementary schools, at the White House. the gentleman from the Northern Mar- 7.9 percent of middle schools, and 2.1 percent Much to the astonishment of people iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the of high schools provide daily physical edu- in Connecticut, and also to the wom- House suspend the rules and agree to cation or its equivalent for the entire school en’s basketball team, President Obama the resolution, H. Res. 1239, as amend- year, and 22 percent of schools do not require actually won the game of H-O-R-S-E. ed. students to take any physical education at And at a reception that we had a short The question was taken; and (two- all. time afterwards, the women were very thirds being in the affirmative) the (13) Among children ages 9 to 13, 61.5 per- upset with themselves, but also pointed rules were suspended and the resolu- cent do not participate in any organized out correctly that they were playing in physical activity during out-of-school hours. tion, as amended, was agreed to. (14) Regular physical activity is associated high heels and dresses while the Presi- A motion to reconsider was laid on with a healthier, longer life and a lower risk dent had flat shoes and certainly, I the table. of cardiovascular disease, high blood pres- think, had some advantage in terms of f sure, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. that impromptu pickup game which (15) Research suggests a strong correlation FITNESS INTEGRATED WITH took place last year. between children’s fitness and their aca- At the Christmas party this year, TEACHING KIDS ACT demic performance as measured by grades in which I am sure maybe you and others Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to core subjects and standardized test scores. in the Chamber had an opportunity to suspend the rules and pass the bill (16) Approximately 81 percent of adults be- attend, I reminded the President that (H.R. 1585) to amend the Elementary lieve daily physical education should be the women at UConn were still pretty and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to mandatory in schools. upset about the fact that they lost that improve standards for physical edu- SEC. 3. INCREASING AWARENESS OF PHYSICAL game of H-O-R-S-E at the White House. cation, as amended. ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES AT Mrs. Obama, who is ever gracious, The Clerk read the title of the bill. SCHOOL. leaned over and said, well, we will in- The text of the bill is as follows: (a) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES.—Not vite them back to come back and play H.R. 1585 later than 1 year after the date of the enact- again. And I told both the President Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ment of this Act, and annually thereafter, and the First Lady, don’t worry, UConn resentatives of the United States of America in each local educational agency located in a women are coming back with an invita- Congress assembled, State receiving funds under part A of title I tion, because they are going to win the SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. of the Elementary and Secondary Education national title in the 2010 season. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Fitness Inte- Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) shall— So they have lived up to my pre- grated with Teaching Kids Act’’ or the ‘‘FIT (1) post on its Internet website, or other- diction, which was made at the Christ- Kids Act’’. wise make available to parents and families of students served by the agency, informa- mas gathering at the White House last SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: tion on healthful eating habits, physical edu- year. In a short time, I am sure there cation, and physical activity, including in- will be another Rose Garden celebra- (1) Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. formation on— tion of their extraordinary success. I (2) Researchers estimate that medical (A) the importance of a healthy lifestyle would bet my house and car that they costs of the obesity epidemic may total as (including healthful eating habits, physical are this year going to win the game of much as $147,000,000,000 annually. education, and physical activity) for an ef- H-O-R-S-E, which they are spoiling for (3) The prevalence of overweight in chil- fective learning environment; a rematch at the White House with the dren between the ages of 6 and 11 years in- (B) how schools served by the agency are President. creased from 4.0 percent between 1971 to 1974 promoting healthy lifestyles, including in- Again, it’s something that the people to 17.5 percent between 2001to 2004, and the formation on applicable elementary school and secondary school programs and policies of the State of Connecticut are so prevalence of overweight in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 years increased regarding nutrition, physical education, and proud of there was a huge celebration from 6.1 percent to 17.0 percent. physical activity (including coordinated last Saturday in Hartford. There were (4) Recent studies indicating that 17 per- school health plans or local wellness poli- over 25,000 people lining the streets of cent of 6 to 11 year-olds and 17.6 percent of 12 cies, as applicable); Hartford to cheer on this amazing to 19 year-olds are considered obese. Further- (C) whether the schools served by the agen- group of young women and the amazing more, 33 percent of 6 to11 year olds and 34 cy follow an age-appropriate physical edu- program which Coach Auriemma has percent of 12 to 19 year olds are overweight; cation curriculum for all elementary school guided. He will now be the U.S. coach these rates have roughly doubled since 1980. and secondary school students enrolled in for the national team, women’s team, (5) Of all United States deaths from major the schools that adheres to national guide- chronic disease, 23 percent are linked to sed- lines adopted by the Centers for Disease Con- and he will be the coach for the next entary lifestyles that now begin at child- trol and Prevention of the Department of U.S. Olympic team, which he certainly hood. Health and Human Services or the State in deserves given the amazing record (6) Overweight adolescents have a 70 to 80 which the school is located; which, again, the prior speakers have percent chance of becoming overweight (D) the most recent national recommenda- described in chapter and verse. adults, increasing their risk for chronic dis- tions for physical education and physical ac- Again, Coach Lombardi once said, ease, disability, and death. tivity for elementary school and secondary ‘‘Perfection is not attainable, but if we (7) A decline in physical activity has con- school students, as established by the Cen- chase perfection we can catch excel- tributed to the unprecedented epidemic of ters for Disease Control and Prevention of lence.’’ This young group of women, I childhood obesity. the Department of Health and Human Serv- (8) The Physical Activity Guidelines for ices; and think, have shown that they have cer- Americans published by the Secretary of (E) a description of the amount of time tainly achieved excellence and they Health and Human Services recommend that that students in kindergarten through grade have just about shown perfection with children engage in 60 minutes or more of 12 served by the agency are required to spend what they have achieved this year, and physical activity each day. in physical education, disaggregated by

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Is there (2) assist each school served by the agency (C) knowledge of lifetime physical activity in collecting and disseminating (such as and health promotion; and objection to the request of the gen- through the Internet website of the school) (D) performance on overall health indica- tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- to parents and families of students enrolled tors, including flexibility, endurance, lands? in the school, information on— strength, balance, and blood pressure. There was no objection. (A) whether the school follows an age-ap- (b) NATIONAL FITNESS STUDY.—Subject to Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield propriate physical education curriculum for the availability of funds to carry out this myself as much time as I may con- all students enrolled in the school that ad- subsection, the Secretary of Education shall sume. heres to national guidelines adopted by the conduct a study on the participation of stu- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dents in physical education and other phys- of Health and Human Services or the State of H.R. 1585, which brings much-needed ical activities in public elementary schools attention to the role of physical atten- in which the school is located; and public secondary schools that— (B) the most recent national recommenda- (1) examines student participation in exer- tion and activity in our Nation’s tions for physical education and physical ac- cise (including sports and active games), in- schools and the importance of healthy tivity for elementary school and secondary cluding the types, frequency, duration, and living and active lifestyles. school students, as established by the Cen- seasonality of exercise participation, This legislation comes at a critical ters for Disease Control and Prevention of through— time. Obesity among our Nation’s chil- the Department of Health and Human Serv- (A) school physical education classes; dren has not only reached epidemic ices; (B) other school programs; and (C) the requirements described in para- proportions, it has become a public (C) intramural activities; and health crisis. The danger of childhood graph (1)(E); (2) assesses student physical activity and (D) a description of the facilities available fitness levels. obesity is far greater than any other for physical education and physical activity (c) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— health-related emergency we have seen for students enrolled in the school; and There are authorized to be appropriated such in the past decade. The percentage of (E) if applicable, any health and wellness sums as may be necessary to carry out this children that are overweight in Amer- council (such as a school health council or section for fiscal year 2011. ica has tripled over the last 30 years. local wellness policy council) located in the SEC. 5. DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES. school or that the school is involved with, Nearly 25 million children and teens (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days including information on— are considered overweight or obese, a after the date of the enactment of this Act, (i) members; number that keeps on rising. (ii) membership criteria; the Secretary of Education shall identify and The First Lady has recognized the (iii) opportunities for parental involve- make available to State educational agen- need to address this epidemic and has ment; and cies and local educational agencies, best practices on innovative physical education created the ‘‘Let’s Move’’ initiative. (iv) meeting dates and agendas. Her initiative has four key pillars to (b) STATE EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES.— and physical activity policies and programs achieve the goal of ending childhood (1) SUBMISSION; INFORMATION AVAIL- at the State and local level, including best ABILITY.—Not later than 15 days after a local practices that— obesity: Getting parents more involved educational agency described in subsection (1) identify and address common challenges and informed about nutrition and exer- (a) posts on its Internet website the informa- to States and local educational agencies in cise; making healthy foods more acces- tion described in subsection (a)(1)(E), and an- implementing physical education and phys- sible and affordable; increasing atten- nually thereafter, the local educational ical activity policies and programs, includ- tion to physical activity; and lastly, ing barriers for meeting national rec- agency shall provide to the applicable State improving the quality of food in the educational agency the information de- ommendations for physical education and physical activity in schools, as established school meal programs. scribed in such subsection. This legislation touches on many of (2) ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF THE STATE EDU- by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- CATIONAL AGENCY.—A State educational vention of the Department of Health and those goals, making available impor- agency that receives information under para- Human Services; and tant information to parents and com- graph (1) shall ensure that the information is (2) meet or are working toward meeting munities regarding the type of physical made available to the general public within the national recommendations for physical education being provided to students, a reasonable period of time, such as through education and physical activity in schools, encouraging increased physical edu- as established by the Centers for Disease the Internet website of the State educational cation and activity and promoting the agency. Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services. Healthier U.S. School Challenge, which SEC. 4. STUDIES ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FIT- recognizes schools that are creating NESS. (b) UPDATING BEST PRACTICES.—The Sec- (a) NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL STUDY.— retary shall update the best practices de- healthier school environments through Subject to the availability of funds appro- scribed in subsection (a) after completion of their promotion of good nutrition and priated to carry out this subsection, the Sec- the study carried out under section 4(a). physical activity. The legislation will retary of Education shall enter into a con- SEC. 6. PROMOTING THE HEALTHIERUS SCHOOL also make available best practices for tract with the National Research Council of CHALLENGE. innovative and successful physical edu- the National Academy of Sciences to— The Secretary of Education, in collabora- cation programs and policies at the (1) examine and make recommendations tion with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall regarding— encourage schools to participate in the State and local level. (A) various means that may be employed HealthierUS School Challenge of the Food Finally, the bill calls for a National to incorporate physical activity into elemen- and Nutrition Service of the Department of Research Council study to figure out tary school and secondary school settings, Agriculture. the best way to incorporate physical and before- and after-school programs; SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS. activity into the school day and study (B) innovative and effective ways to in- Except as otherwise provided, any term the relationship between physical ac- crease physical activity for all students in used in this Act that is defined in section tivity and cognitive development and kindergarten through grade 12; and 9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- academic achievement. This study will (C) efforts to encourage the participation cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) shall have of students with disabilities in physical edu- build on recent research that has the meaning given the term in such section. shown that children’s health has a sta- cation programs and the types of accom- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- modations used to increase the participation tistically significant impact on their of such students; ant to the rule, the gentleman from the academic achievement and a decline in (2) study the impact of health, level of Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) physical education may contribute to a physical activity, and amount of physical and the gentlewoman from Illinois decline in school performance. education on students’ ability to learn and (Mrs. BIGGERT) each will control 20 I am glad to join the First Lady in maximize performance in school; and minutes. encouraging awareness of the impor- (3) study and provide specific recommenda- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tance of physical education in our tions for effectively measuring the progress from the Northern Mariana Islands. students, at the elementary school and sec- schools. By investing in our children ondary school level, in increasing physical GENERAL LEAVE and their future, we will be investing activity and improving their health and Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I request in our country’s future health and well-being, including improving their— 5 legislative days during which Mem- prosperity.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2760 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank on how to incorporate physical edu- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Two hundred Representative KIND and Representa- cation into the curriculum and the years ago, James Madison, on the tive WAMP for bringing this bill for- daily regimen of children in school. House floor, gave the following speech, ward and urge my colleagues to sup- Now, moms and dads need to know and he said: ‘‘If Congress can employ port it. this early, but every fourth grader in money indefinitely to the general wel- I reserve the balance of my time. America needs to know this is not fare and are the soul and supreme Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, at this about how big God made you. Some of judges of the general welfare, they may time I yield such time as he may con- us have big bones, small bones, wide, appoint teachers in every State, coun- sume to a sponsor of this bill, Mr. thin, tall, short, dark, light; this is ty and parish, they may take into their WAMP of Tennessee. about knowing that there is a dial in own hands the education of children, Mr. WAMP. I thank the gentlewoman your life that must be adjusted if you establishing in like manner schools and the chairman for the time, and I want to live a high quality of life and throughout the Nation.’’ will commend Representative KIND, you want to be physically well. The What Madison said sarcastically 200 Representative INSLEE, and many oth- dial means you’ve got to get a certain years ago is actually before us in bill ers for bringing this legislation to the amount of exercise. form today. Madison concluded by say- floor. PE has been squeezed out of our ing: ‘‘Were the power of Congress to be But this is just a start of what we schools; it needs to be welcomed back established in the latitude contended need to do in this country. Mr. Speak- in with open arms. We need healthier for, it would subvert the foundations er, we have 13-year-olds all over this children. This is a chronic problem. We and transmute the very nature of lim- country on high blood-pressure medica- tried to get President Bush to make ited government established by the tion. We have a type 2 diabetes and this a centerpiece issue. We weren’t people of America.’’ chronic obesity problem in America. able, even though he was very phys- Now, are the sponsors of this bill sin- We do have a lot of Federal involve- ically active and a great model for the cere? Yes. Are the goals of this pro- ment in education. Now we can debate country. We need to do all that we can. gram good? Yes. Would this program be how much of that we should have and, This is a minor first step. beneficial for kids? Yes. Should the frankly, as someone who seeks to be We took out all the mandates of this Federal Government take the initia- the 49th Governor of Tennessee, I don’t bill so that people couldn’t complain tive to introduce it? No. If we view the want any more. I want local control about that, but let us at least come to- different responsibility levels of gov- and State control, but we do have, gether and say accurate information, ernment, someone has to stand up and through the Primary and Secondary helping schools and States better un- say, stop, we are not a school board. Education Act and now No Child Left derstand what works, what doesn’t There is also a practical reality of Behind, a lot of Federal involvement. work, what is the most effective way to this legislation. The most common re- What we really wanted was in the incorporate physical education in edu- sponse to top-down mandates of teach- multiple measures category, physical cation. Mind, body, and spirit is a ho- ers who have to implement it is, this education to be counted as other re- listic way to live a high quality of life. too shall pass, which simply means the quirements are, because Thomas Jef- Out of this body we know this; we have potential grants in the future may be ferson said 200 years ago a child who is the information. Share it with parents, good, but a buy-in has to come at a not physically well struggles with teachers, directors of schools and, most local level, which means the advocates learning. importantly, the next generation. We of this program should be taking their will be a better country for it. initiative to every local district where b 1430 I urge passage of this bill and I thank they can get that buy-in from those We now know that is true and more the authors. who have to implement it. It will take true today than it was then because of Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I am a lot more time and work, but it is these afflictions, because of poor nutri- pleased to recognize the gentleman much more effective in the long run be- tion. We know in my home State, with from Washington (Mr. INSLEE) for 1 cause the reporting requirements that research from Dr. Mark Houston, that minute. will be mandated on every district in healthy doses of fresh fruits and vege- Mr. INSLEE. I commend this bill. this Nation by this bill will produce tables can lower the cancer rate in This is a bipartisan bill to attempt to more resentment than reform. your State by 40 percent. Nutrition is prevent a bipartisan epidemic of diabe- This bill is well-intentioned, it has incredibly important. tes from swallowing the next genera- all sorts of good motives; but because Physical activity is how children per- tion. And as Mr. WAMP, who has done a of that, it is too important to allow it form better. All the research shows if a great job, and Mr. KIND, who has done to remain at the Federal level. It must child gets a good healthy dose of car- a great job on this bill, know, we have be done in the districts where it will diovascular exercise, their brain func- had No Child Left Behind. And as a PE actually have some impact. tions much better, they test much bet- teacher who helped develop this bill Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I am ter, they sleep better, their quality of said, now we need a ‘‘leave no child on pleased to recognize the gentleman life increases. Children who are phys- their behind’’ bill. This will help our from Wisconsin (Mr. KIND) for 4 min- ically well do much better. We have got parents work with their children to utes. to recognize that. make sure that that is the case. (Mr. KIND asked and was given per- Now, No Child Left Behind has I am particularly appreciative of mission to revise and extend his re- squeezed out a couple of things from what a little physical activity can do marks.) public education: one is PE, the other for students in their academic pursuits. Mr. KIND. I thank my friend for is arts education. That is really unfor- We are not talking about necessarily yielding me time. tunate because arts education is a left growing Olympic champions here. In response to my good friend from brain thing that broadens a child’s di- We’re trying to get kids who are active Utah, I know his belief is sincere, but mension of education and learning, and to help their academic performance. just to be clear with this legislation be- physical activity is essential to a child My dad is an old PE teacher. I have fore us, we are not mandating that learning and growing and becoming seen up front and personal the benefit schools and school districts have to productive, let alone the consequences of getting kids active. And this is a offer physical education, merely in- of type 2 diabetes and obesity and hy- very reasonable means to make sure forming parents and the community pertension among young people, which parents have information of how active what physical activity and what phys- can be a life sentence. So this is a mat- their children are because we intend, in ical education courses are being pro- ter of life or death. a bipartisan way, to stop a bipartisan vided today. And we are very careful in So if we are going to have Federal in- diabetes epidemic. This is a great bill; that. volvement in education decisions, we let’s pass it. But there is a very simple concept better have PE as part of the mix. We Mrs. BIGGERT. At this time, I would behind the FIT Kids legislation before better have the best research for the like to yield 2 minutes to the gen- us today, and that is this: studies have States, which is what this bill gets to, tleman from Utah (Mr. BISHOP). shown that it is hard to develop a

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Mr. Speaker, I yield sity epidemic that is ravaging our help share through the modeling of myself such time as I may consume. country and our youth today, the onset best practices and get that information Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of early childhood type 2 juvenile dia- out to empower more schools and of H.R. 1585, the Fitness Integrated betes, cardiovascular disease. therefore more families. with Teaching Kids Act, or the FIT Close to 75 percent of kids today are Ultimately, and I would agree with Kids Act. I want to thank my good on the verge of being overweight. We my friend from Utah, it really does friends, Congressman RON KIND of Wis- know that 80 percent of them will be come down to personal responsibility, consin and Congressman ZACH WAMP of overweight in adult life if something for us to take more personal control Tennessee, for sponsoring this piece of isn’t done to preempt that at a much over our own healthy lifestyle deci- legislation and for their tireless work sooner level. That is what’s behind the sions. We all know what we all need to to reduce childhood obesity. movement towards the FIT Kids legis- be doing a better job of—eating Childhood obesity is an issue that lation. It is an attempt to try to em- healthier, exercising more, not smok- has now reached epidemic proportions phasize physical activity and physical ing, and especially for us parents, to in the United States. In 2008, 17 percent education courses back in our schools work much closer and earlier with our of children between the ages of 2 and 19 today. children at the earliest possible age to were obese and approximately 70 to 80 Why is this important? Again, part of help them develop the good lifestyle percent of overweight or obese children the reason, as Mr. WAMP pointed out, is decisions that will continue through- remain obese in adulthood. Unfortu- that with the advent of No Child Left out their life. And that will mean, from nately, these obese children are more Behind, various courses that were of- time to time, unplugging them from likely to develop diseases such as high fered in the past are being squeezed. the technology that so many of our blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Arts is being dropped, and physical kids are addicted to. I have two little As we all know, both diet and exer- education, especially, is one of those boys at home myself. cise are important to the maintenance courses that is viewed more and more The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- of a healthy weight. Unfortunately, as a discretionary item rather than tleman’s time has expired. most of today’s children live sedentary something that is necessary to enhance Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to lifestyles; in fact, less than one-third of our own child’s performance in the the gentleman 1 additional minute. high school students currently meet classroom. We know that when kids are Mr. KIND. I know the power that recommended levels of physical activ- more physically active, they tend to technology holds over our kids today ity. The FIT Kids Act requires States perform better in schools, test scores from XBoxes and TiVos and cell phones and localities to provide information go up, there is less disciplinary pro- and BlackBerrys and all, but it is also to parents and families on the impor- grams, graduation rates go up, and leading to a more sedentary lifestyle, tance of a healthy lifestyle, including their overall health improves—all wor- increasing the childhood obesity epi- eating habits, physical education, and thy goals that we need to be encour- demic. It is up to us parents working in physical activity. It does not require aging and supporting more of through- the home, providing a good model of physical education in schools. out the Nation. care and working with our kids to es- School districts would also collect But today, only 4 percent of elemen- tablish these good practices. information on how schools are pro- tary schools, 8 percent of middle Again, I want to thank my col- moting good nutrition and physical ac- schools, 2 percent of high schools even leagues, Mr. WAMP and Mr. INSLEE, for tivity, whether the school has an age- provide daily physical education in being original sponsors of the legisla- appropriate physical education cur- their schools. Twenty-two percent of tion, the gentlelady from Illinois (Mrs. riculum, the amount of time that stu- schools don’t require students to take BIGGERT), who is also a cosponsor of dents spend in physical education, a de- physical education at all, and that this bill. I want to thank Chairman scription of the facilities available for number is growing. Sixty-two percent MILLER and the members of the Edu- PE, and information on any local of children don’t receive any physical cation and Labor Committee for the health and wellness councils. And, fi- activity outside of school hours, and hearings and the attention brought to nally, the bill would authorize the Na- schools are providing less and fewer it. I also want to thank the over 50 or- tional Research Council and the De- physical activity opportunities. ganizations that have endorsed this partment of Education to conduct two What FIT Kids will do is work to en- legislation, such as the American important studies on physical activity. sure that kids are active during the Heart Association, the NFL Players As a cosponsor of H.R. 1585, I believe school day and are taught from an Association with their Play 60 cam- that physical education will play an early age the benefits of living an ac- paign, the National Association of important role in attacking the child- tive and healthy lifestyle. The bill will Sport and Physical Education, the hood obesity crisis that is negatively have schools make information avail- American Diabetes Association, the impacting our young people. And we able to parents and communities about Sporting Goods Manufacturers Associa- will also learn, as we are learning more the type of physical education being tion; the first lady, Michele Obama, about the brain, how PE in school real- provided to students for each grade in along with the President, that has ele- ly helps to develop that brain. relation to the recommended amounts vated the cause of children’s health to established by the CDC, as well as in- new levels and new attention in this b 1445 formation on the importance of living country; my own staff person, Shannon When I was in the Illinois General healthy and active lifestyles. Glynn, who has worked tirelessly on Assembly, I worked really hard to en- It will enact a National Resources this bill; and not least, Richard Sim- sure that the schools in the State of Il- Council study through the National mons, who has been a tireless advocate linois had access to daily physical edu- Academy of Sciences to figure out the promoting FIT Kids throughout the cation. I am proud to say that Illinois best way to incorporate physical activ- Nation, testifying here in Congress, ap- still has a mandatory PE requirement ity in the school day and study the re- pearing before press conferences, on for all elementary and secondary stu- lationship between physical activity Jay Leno, on David Letterman, and dents in school, and it really is the and cognitive development and aca- visiting hundreds and hundreds of only State that has mandatory PE. demic achievement where there is a schools every year for his life mission I have also had the privilege of work- dearth of research being provided of promoting healthy living habits for ing with the local Naperville, Illinois, today. And it will make available best not just adults, but especially the chil- chapter of the nonprofit organization practices for innovative and successful dren in our lives. I thank Richard Sim- PE4life, whose mission it is to inspire

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Is there Now, I went over there, and I rode a iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the objection to the request of the gen- bicycle, racing against these kids—the House suspend the rules and pass the tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- kind of bicycles where you see this bill, H.R. 1585, as amended. lands? road before you, and you’ve got to stay The question was taken; and (two- There was no objection. on it, and these kids are whipping thirds being in the affirmative) the Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself such along, and I’m falling off the edge of rules were suspended and the bill, as time as I may consume. the road; but this is the kind of thing amended, was passed. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support that’s fun for kids to do in order to The title was amended so as to read: of House Resolution 1270, which recog- learn a healthy lifestyle. ‘‘A bill to increase awareness of phys- nizes the important role of mathe- The other thing that something like ical activity opportunities at school, matics in our schools and in our coun- PE4life does is it tracks their fitness and for other purposes.’’. try. from the time they get on those bicy- A motion to reconsider was laid on Family members, as children’s first cles in September to the time they get the table. teachers, are crucial to student suc- off a lot of these machines in order to f cess. The more adults become engaged see how they have become personally MATHEMATICS AWARENESS in their children’s education, the great- more fit, and it inspires them to care MONTH er the chances that children will suc- about their nutrition and everything. Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to ceed. Parents teach children academic So it is my hope that other States will fundamentals by reading to them and follow Illinois’ lead by making physical suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1270) expressing support by counting with them. education a priority in all of their Mathematics Awareness Month pro- schools. for Mathematics Awareness Month. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- vides a venue for students from kinder- So, once again, I want to highlight garten through high school and their the excellent work of Congressman tion. The text of the resolution is as fol- families to celebrate and learn math. KIND and Congressman WAMP on this lows: Institutes of higher education and pro- important piece of legislation, and I H. RES. 1270 fessional organizations organize com- hope that we will begin the work of munity events that highlight math dramatically reducing childhood obe- Whereas current educational and economic trends indicate that the demand for employ- problem-solving and how math is used sity. in a variety of careers. I urge all of my colleagues to support ees with a high-quality mathematics education could exceed the supply of individuals To succeed in tomorrow’s world, stu- H.R. 1585, the FIT Kids Act, and I yield with such an education; dents must understand algebra, geom- back the balance of my time. Whereas students who pursue a postsec- etry, statistics, and probability. Busi- Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, again, I ondary education in mathematics have a am very happy to join the First Lady ness and industry demand workers who broad range of career choices upon gradua- can solve real-world problems, who can in encouraging awareness of the impor- tion; tance of physical education in our Whereas Mathematics Awareness Month explain their thinking to others, who schools. I ask all of our colleagues to began in 1986 as Mathematics Awareness can identify and analyze trends from join us in supporting H.R. 1585, as Week; data, and who can use modern tech- amended. Whereas April 2010, is recognized as Mathe- nology. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in matics Awareness Month; Our Nation’s economic competitive- Whereas the theme for Mathematics ness depends upon rich math knowl- support of H.R. 1585, the ‘‘Fitness Integrated Awareness Month 2010, ‘‘Mathematics and with Teaching Kids Act.’’ This legislation will edge that can fuel industry by our citi- Sports’’, highlights uses for an education in zenry. Tackling prominent social and help combat the obesity epidemic facing our mathematics across a broad range of sub- youth by promoting physical education for stu- jects and helps to show students the role of health challenges will require profes- dents by providing grants to schools, requiring mathematics in their everyday lives and in- sionals skilled in mathematics. State and local officials to report the progress terests; Mathematics Awareness Month on these initiatives, and improving teacher Whereas mathematics is found in sports in began in 1986 as Mathematics Aware- training. the forms of measurement, time, computa- ness Week, and it became a monthlong Let me be frank, we are facing a childhood tion, fractions, statistics, and probability; celebration in 1999. Math has been com- and memorated this way every April for al- obesity epidemic in our country. Recently, the Whereas Mathematics Awareness Month Centers for Disease Control found that obesity most 25 years. encourages colleges, universities, and other The theme of this year’s Mathe- rate for children ages 12 to 19 is 17.6 percent organizations to hold events that draw and and we can not allow this to continue. Today’s retain students to the field of mathematics: matics Awareness Month is ‘‘Sports.’’ legislation is a first step in correcting this dis- Now, therefore, be it All over the country, students and turbing trend by acknowledging that the whole Resolved, That the House of Representa- their families can attend community community must actively participate in pro- tives— events to learn about math in baseball, moting healthy lifestyles for children. First, it (1) supports the goals and ideals of Mathe- basketball, football, golf, soccer, track matics Awareness Month; requires all schools, districts and States to re- and field, tennis, and, actually, car rac- (2) encourages colleges, universities, and ing. Additionally, the Mathematics port on quantity and quality of physical edu- other organizations to hold events to honor cation. In addition, grants are provided to sup- Mathematics Awareness Month; and Awareness Month Web site provides port school counseling and community learn- (3) supports increased public awareness and videos and links to other resources. ing centers in order to boost children’s nutri- appreciation for the importance of mathe- Mathematics Awareness Month also tional and physical education. It also revises matics at all levels of the educational sys- provides an opportunity for us all to the professional development program for tem in the United States. recognize the dedication of our Na- teachers and principals to include training for The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tion’s math educators and to purpose- physical and health education. ant to the rule, the gentleman from the fully look for ways to increase mathe- Mr. Speaker, just a few weeks ago, this Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) matical excellence for all of our chil- Congress passed historic health care reform and the gentlewoman from Illinois dren. legislation. The new law will change the lives (Mrs. BIGGERT) each will control 20 I commend the colleges, universities, of millions of Americans who could not get ac- minutes. and organizations which hold events to cess to health care. While I believe this was The Chair recognizes the gentleman draw and retain students into the field a necessary law, we must also provide our from the Northern Mariana Islands. of mathematics. children with the resources to live long and GENERAL LEAVE Mr. Speaker, once again, I express healthy lives. I urge my colleagues to support Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I request my support for Mathematics Aware- the bill. 5 legislative days during which Mem- ness Month, and I hope this resolution

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Mr. Speaker, I yield has become even more important to en- matics education in higher regard as innova- as much time as she may consume to suring our Nation’s continued eco- tion is a direct byproduct of a deep under- the gentlewoman from Washington, nomic competitiveness. Learning math standing of this field. For this reason, Mathe- CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS, the sponsor is financially beneficial for both our matics Awareness Month is incredibly impor- of this bill. Nation’s economy and for our students. tant, and I encourage my fellow colleagues to Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. In 2010, the top 10 highest paying col- join me today in supporting this resolution for Speaker, I rise in strong support of H. lege majors were all related to math, both our students and the future of our coun- Res. 1270, a resolution expressing sup- science, and engineering. Unfortu- try. port for Mathematics Awareness nately, recent National Association of Mrs. BIGGERT. Seeing that I have no Month. Educational Progress—NAEP—test further requests for time, I yield back Over the last several decades, there scores has shown little or no progress the balance of my time. has been a growing concern with the among our fourth and eighth grade stu- Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I would low number of students who are grad- dents since 2007. Despite the best ef- like to urge my colleagues to support uating with a degree in mathematics. forts of many, this data demonstrate House Resolution 1270, and I yield back A 2002 report issued by the National that much more must be done to im- the balance of my time. Science Foundation found that the prove mathematics education and to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The number of math degrees represented 1 demonstrate its relevance to our Na- question is on the motion offered by percent of all bachelor’s degrees in tion’s students. the gentleman from the Northern Mar- 1998, which was down from 11⁄2 percent That is why the Joint Policy Board iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the in 1985. Our concern is that the demand of Mathematics has chosen the 2010 House suspend the rules and agree to for those with mathematics degrees theme ‘‘Mathematics and Sports’’ for the resolution, H. Res. 1270. has and will continue to significantly this year’s Mathematics Awareness The question was taken. exceed the available number of individ- Month. It will highlight the intersec- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the uals qualified to meet our Nation’s em- tion of the sports world with the wide opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being ployment needs in the areas requiring world of mathematics, a universal lan- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. math backgrounds. guage which is used to investigate Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, on that I Mathematics Awareness Month is in- questions ranging from the trajectory demand the yeas and nays. tended to raise public awareness and of a baseball to the weight of a star. The yeas and nays were ordered. the appreciation for mathematics. Sports offer a variety of data, strate- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- First recognized as Mathematics gies, and probabilities which are each ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Awareness Week by President Ronald uniquely suited to mathematical anal- Chair’s prior announcement, further Reagan in 1986, the need for increased ysis. Beyond its obvious use in evalu- proceedings on this motion will be outreach was recognized. In 1999, Math- ating baseball players and football postponed. ematics Awareness Month was estab- quarterbacks, mathematics is nec- f lished, and it has been recognized every essary to design the dimple patterns on year since by the Federal Government golf balls and the composition of racing RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE and by interested stakeholders to in- tires. Today’s baseball and basketball OF VOLUNTEERISM crease visibility and to highlight teams are even utilizing complex, new Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to math’s relevancy and importance to mathematical formulas to assemble suspend the rules and agree to the reso- our economic future. the best teams at the lowest cost. This lution (H. Res. 1276) recognizing the This month, Mathematics Awareness sports theme will provide students continued importance of volunteerism Month will focus on the relationship with countless opportunities to apply a and national service and the anniver- between math and sports, emphasizing range of math skills on real-life issues sary of the signing of the landmark the role that math plays in sports, such they encounter every day. service legislation, the Edward M. Ken- as time and measurement and statis- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support nedy Serve America Act. tics and probability. Mathematics Awareness Month, and I The Clerk read the title of the resolu- I think what’s interesting is that a urge my colleagues to join me in en- tion. 2005 GAO report found that teacher ef- couraging all schools, colleges, univer- The text of the resolution is as fol- fectiveness between grades kinder- sities, and other organizations to rec- lows: garten and 12th was critical to a stu- ognize the importance of mathematics H. RES. 1276 dent’s ongoing interest in mathe- in their own curricula. Whereas April 21, 2010, marks the first an- matics. As we move forward with the Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. niversary of the signing of the Edward M. reauthorization of the Elementary and Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. Kennedy Serve America Act; Secondary Education Act, we should be 1270 to express support for Mathematics Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve cognizant of what is resonating with Awareness Month. This year, Mathematics America Act reauthorized the Corporation students and what is not, particularly Awareness Month will take place in April with for National and Community Service and its in the areas of mathematics, science, the theme of ‘‘Mathematics and Sports.’’ programs through 2014, expanding opportuni- engineering, and technology. Mathe- Events and demonstrations will take place ties for millions of people in the United States to serve the Nation; matics Awareness Month is one exam- across the country and include a variety of Whereas the country is experiencing a ple of how we can help teachers make workshops, exhibits, competitions, and lec- wave of new innovation and collaboration to that important practical connection tures to both educate people and encourage increase volunteerism; as social entre- with students in needed areas of study. the study of mathematics. preneurs try new approaches, technology in- I urge my colleagues to support this As our society becomes increasingly de- creases access and expands service, and cor- resolution. pendent on technology, professionals who porate volunteers provide pro bono skills to Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve have a deep understanding of math and nonprofit organizations; the balance of my time. science are going to be in high demand. For Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve Mrs. BIGGERT. I yield myself such America Act increases volunteer opportuni- this reason it is imperative that we educate the ties for people in the United States of all time as I may consume. coming generation to truly understand mathe- ages, with a focus on disadvantaged youth, Mr. Speaker, as a longtime advocate matics and how it can be applied to everyday seniors, and veterans; of science, technology, engineering, life. Simply put, our economy is going to de- Whereas the Edward M. Kennedy Serve and mathematics—or STEM—edu- mand an understanding of mathematics, and it America Act promotes social innovation by

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The Serve America Act es- and builds capacity of individuals, non- these are valuable teaching tools for tablished a Summer of Service pro- profits, and communities to volunteer; and students to apply real-world experi- gram to provide education awards for Whereas the legislation leverages service ences to issues they may encounter in rising sixth through 12th graders, a Se- to assist in meeting challenges in the areas of education, health, clean energy, veterans, the classroom and to grow as individ- mester of Service program for high and economic opportunity: Now, therefore, uals while giving back. school students to engage in service be it Most importantly, the act seeks to learning, and Youth Empowerment Resolved, That the House of Representa- revitalize our Nation’s commitment to, Zones for secondary students and out- tives— and engagement in, service, especially of-school youth. It authorizes Non- (1) recognizes that service is of significant among our Nation’s youth. I strongly profit Capacity Building grants to pro- value to the United States; and believe that our people are our most vide organizational development as- (2) recognizes the first anniversary of the important and best resource, and en- sistance to small and mid-size non- Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, and encourages every citizen of the United gaging them in service puts that re- profit organizations. In addition, it en- States to continue to answer the call to source to work for the good of the com- sures that programs receiving assist- serve. munity as a whole. I have seen the ben- ance under national service laws are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- efits, in my home in the Northern Mar- accountable by continuously evalu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the iana Islands, to the recipient of service ating them for effectiveness in achieving performance and cost goals. Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) and the volunteer alike, and I know Today we recognize the anniversary and the gentlewoman from Illinois that it is a rewarding experience for of the signing of this legislation and (Mrs. BIGGERT) each will control 20 both, one that strengthens the ties of encourage Americans to continue to minutes. our community. answer the call to serve. I support this The Chair recognizes the gentleman This week also marks the 37th An- resolution and urge my colleagues to from the Northern Mariana Islands. nual National Volunteer Week. Estab- do the same. GENERAL LEAVE lished in 1974, National Volunteer Week celebrates the spirit of service that has Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I request of my time. 5 legislative days during which Mem- been so important to bringing Ameri- cans together, especially in times of Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, again I bers may revise and extend their re- express my support for this resolution, marks and insert extraneous material economic hardship. According to the Corporation for National and Commu- and I encourage all my colleagues to on House Resolution 1276 into the join me in their support. nity Service, 61.8 million Americans, or RECORD. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- 26 percent of adults, took time to con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there port of H. Res. 1276, which commemorates tribute some volunteer service in 2008. objection to the request of the gen- the anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Those volunteers donated 8 billion tleman from the Northern Mariana Is- Serve America Act and calls on the American hours, worth $162 billion. lands? people to consider volunteering in their com- Finally, I want to recognize the per- There was no objection. munities. The Serve America Act, which was son for whom this Serve America Act Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself such signed into law by President Obama on April is named, the late Senator Edward M. time as I may consume. 21, 2009, created additional service and vol- Kennedy. Senator Kennedy spent his Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support unteer opportunities for Americans by expand- life serving his country, never forget- of House Resolution 1276, which recog- ing and strengthening existing federal grants ting the words spoken by his brother nizes the anniversary of the signing of and programs that provide community service. the landmark service legislation, President John F. Kennedy in 1961: ‘‘Of The Serve America Act provides 175,000 which is the Edward M. Kennedy Serve those to whom much is given, much is new service opportunities, which more than tri- America Act, and the continued impor- required.’’ I am proud that we can ples the number of nationwide volunteers in- tance of volunteerism and national honor Senator Kennedy’s memory by volved in these programs. This legislation in- service to our country. encouraging Americans to offer service cludes initiatives to increase energy conserva- For many Americans, including my to their fellow citizens. tion, improve the health status of economically constituents in the Northern Mariana Mr. Speaker, once again I express my disadvantaged individuals, and enhance eco- Islands, service is the most valuable support for this resolution commemo- nomic opportunity for economically disadvan- way for them to contribute to their rating the Edward M. Kennedy Serve taged individuals. Additionally, the Serve communities. The Serve America Act America Act, and I urge my colleagues America Act enhanced the existing learning encourages all Americans—from at- to join me in support of this resolution programs of the National and Community risk youth in inner cities, to people in celebrating its 1 year anniversary. Service Act of 1990 and the Domestic Volun- rural communities, to people in the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of teer Service Act of 1973, by providing year middle of the Pacific Ocean, to seniors my time. round opportunities to improve the education and veterans—to unite in service to Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I yield of children and youth. The volunteers involved their communities. This is the uni- myself such time as I may consume. in these programs should be applauded for versal quality of service that Martin Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support working to address some of the grave prob- Luther King spoke about when he said, of House Resolution 1276, recognizing lems that impact many of their fellow Ameri- ‘‘Everyone can be great because anyone the continued importance of vol- cans. can serve.’’ unteerism and national service and My friend, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, The Serve America Act expands commemorating the anniversary of the came from a family with a long legacy of serv- many of the current service programs, signing of this landmark service legis- ing our country. Today, we take time to honor including AmeriCorps, which is on a lation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve his memory, his outstanding commitment to path to increasing its volunteer force America Act. the public service, and this final legislative tri- from 75,000 to 250,000 by 2014. These new Albert Einstein once said, ‘‘A person umph. I encourage my colleagues to support initiatives will specifically focus on starts to live when he can live outside this resolution. key areas that are the foundation of himself.’’ Regardless of one’s age or Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I yield our Nation’s growth and prosperity, background, education or interests, ex- back the balance of my time. such as education, health care, energy, perience or abilities, every American The SPEAKER pro tempore. The and veterans. should have the chance to serve be- question is on the motion offered by cause all have something to contribute the gentleman from the Northern Mar- b 1500 to the greater good. iana Islands (Mr. SABLAN) that the Young adults who join AmeriCorps The Serve America Act increases op- House suspend the rules and agree to VISTA commit to serve full time for a portunities for Americans of all ages to the resolution, H. Res. 1276. year at a nonprofit organization or serve; supports innovation in the non- The question was taken; and (two- local government agency, working to profit sector; and ensures good man- thirds being in the affirmative) the fight illiteracy, improve health serv- agement, cost-effectiveness, and ac- rules were suspended and the resolu- ices, create businesses, and strengthen countability in organizations receiving tion was agreed to.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2765 A motion to reconsider was laid on Gingrey (GA) Lynch Rooney NOT VOTING—11 Gohmert Mack Ros-Lehtinen the table. Barrett (SC) Davis (AL) Neal (MA) Gonzalez Maffei Roskam Brown, Corrine Hoekstra Ruppersberger Goodlatte Maloney Ross f Cohen Johnson, E. B. Smith (TX) Gordon (TN) Manzullo Rothman (NJ) Conyers Lewis (GA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Granger Marchant Roybal-Allard PRO TEMPORE Graves Markey (CO) Royce b 1543 Grayson Markey (MA) Rush The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Green, Al Marshall Ryan (OH) Mr. DEFAZIO changed his vote from ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Green, Gene Matheson Ryan (WI) ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ will resume on motions to suspend the Griffith Matsui Salazar So (two-thirds being in the affirma- rules previously postponed. Grijalva McCarthy (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda tive) the rules were suspended and the Guthrie McCarthy (NY) T. Votes will be taken in the following Gutierrez McCaul Sanchez, Loretta bill, as amended, was passed. order: Hall (NY) McClintock Sarbanes The result of the vote was announced S. 1963, by the yeas and nays; Hall (TX) McCollum Scalise as above recorded. H. Res. 1104, by the yeas and nays; Halvorson McCotter Schakowsky A motion to reconsider was laid on Hare McDermott Schauer H. Res. 1216, by the yeas and nays. Harman McGovern Schiff the table. The first electronic vote will be con- Harper McHenry Schmidt f ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Hastings (FL) McIntyre Schock electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Hastings (WA) McKeon Schrader SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND minute votes. Heinrich McMahon Schwartz GOALS OF 2010 NATIONAL CRIME Heller McMorris Scott (GA) VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK f Hensarling Rodgers Scott (VA) Herger McNerney Sensenbrenner The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- CAREGIVERS AND VETERANS Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) Serrano finished business is the vote on the mo- OMNIBUS HEALTH SERVICES ACT Higgins Meeks (NY) Sessions Hill Melancon Sestak tion to suspend the rules and agree to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Himes Mica Shadegg the resolution, H. Res. 1104, on which finished business is the vote on the mo- Hinchey Michaud Shea-Porter the yeas and nays were ordered. tion to suspend the rules and pass the Hinojosa Miller (FL) Sherman The Clerk read the title of the resolu- bill, S. 1963, as amended, on which the Hirono Miller (MI) Shimkus tion. Hodes Miller (NC) Shuler yeas and nays were ordered. Holden Miller, Gary Shuster The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The Clerk read the title of the bill. Holt Miller, George Simpson question is on the motion offered by The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Honda Minnick Sires the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. question is on the motion offered by Hoyer Mitchell Skelton COHEN) that the House suspend the the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter Mollohan Slaughter rules and agree to the resolution, H. Inglis Moore (KS) Smith (NE) FILNER) that the House suspend the Inslee Moore (WI) Smith (NJ) Res. 1104. rules and pass the bill, S. 1963, as Israel Moran (KS) Smith (WA) This will be a 5-minute vote. amended. Issa Moran (VA) Snyder The vote was taken by electronic de- The vote was taken by electronic de- Jackson (IL) Murphy (CT) Souder vice, and there were—yeas 417, nays 0, Jackson Lee Murphy (NY) Space vice, and there were—yeas 419, nays 0, (TX) Murphy, Patrick Speier not voting 13, as follows: not voting 11, as follows: Jenkins Murphy, Tim Spratt [Roll No. 215] [Roll No. 214] Johnson (GA) Myrick Stark YEAS—417 Johnson (IL) Nadler (NY) YEAS—419 Stearns Johnson, Sam Napolitano Stupak Ackerman Brown-Waite, Davis (TN) Ginny DeFazio Ackerman Brown-Waite, Davis (IL) Jones Neugebauer Sullivan Aderholt Adler (NJ) Buchanan DeGette Aderholt Ginny Davis (KY) Jordan (OH) Nunes Sutton Akin Burgess Delahunt Adler (NJ) Buchanan Davis (TN) Kagen Nye Tanner Alexander Burton (IN) DeLauro Akin Burgess DeFazio Kanjorski Oberstar Taylor Altmire Butterfield Dent Alexander Burton (IN) DeGette Kaptur Obey Teague Altmire Butterfield Andrews Buyer Deutch Delahunt Kennedy Olson Terry Andrews Buyer DeLauro Arcuri Calvert Diaz-Balart, L. Kildee Olver Thompson (CA) Arcuri Calvert Dent Austria Camp Diaz-Balart, M. Kilpatrick (MI) Ortiz Thompson (MS) Austria Camp Deutch Baca Campbell Dicks Kilroy Owens Baca Campbell Diaz-Balart, L. Thompson (PA) Bachmann Cantor Dingell Kind Pallone Bachmann Cantor Diaz-Balart, M. Thornberry Bachus Cao Doggett King (IA) Pascrell Bachus Cao Dicks Tiahrt Baird Capito Donnelly (IN) King (NY) Pastor (AZ) Baird Capito Dingell Tiberi Baldwin Capps Doyle Kingston Paul Baldwin Capps Doggett Tierney Barrow Capuano Dreier Paulsen Cardoza Barrow Capuano Donnelly (IN) Kirk Titus Bartlett Driehaus Payne Carnahan Duncan Bartlett Cardoza Doyle Kirkpatrick (AZ) Tonko Barton (TX) Pence Carney Edwards (MD) Barton (TX) Carnahan Dreier Kissell Towns Bean Carson (IN) Edwards (TX) Bean Carney Driehaus Klein (FL) Perlmutter Tsongas Becerra Carter Ehlers Becerra Carson (IN) Duncan Kline (MN) Perriello Turner Berkley Cassidy Ellison Berkley Carter Edwards (MD) Kosmas Peters Upton Berman Castle Ellsworth Berman Cassidy Edwards (TX) Kratovil Peterson Van Hollen Berry Castor (FL) Emerson Berry Castle Ehlers Kucinich Petri Vela´ zquez Biggert Biggert Castor (FL) Ellison Lamborn Pingree (ME) Chaffetz Engel Visclosky Bilbray Chandler Eshoo Bilbray Chaffetz Ellsworth Lance Pitts Walden Bilirakis Bilirakis Chandler Emerson Childers Etheridge Langevin Platts Walz Bishop (GA) Bishop (GA) Childers Engel Chu Fallin Larsen (WA) Poe (TX) Wamp Bishop (NY) Bishop (NY) Chu Eshoo Clarke Farr Larson (CT) Polis (CO) Wasserman Bishop (UT) Bishop (UT) Clarke Etheridge Clay Fattah Latham Pomeroy Blackburn Blackburn Clay Fallin Schultz Clyburn Filner LaTourette Posey Blumenauer Blumenauer Cleaver Farr Waters Coble Flake Latta Price (GA) Blunt Blunt Clyburn Fattah Watson Coffman (CO) Fleming Lee (CA) Price (NC) Boccieri Boccieri Coble Filner Watt Cole Forbes Lee (NY) Putnam Boehner Boehner Coffman (CO) Flake Waxman Conaway Fortenberry Levin Quigley Bonner Bonner Cole Fleming Weiner Connolly (VA) Foster Lewis (CA) Radanovich Bono Mack Bono Mack Conaway Forbes Welch Cooper Foxx Linder Rahall Boozman Boozman Connolly (VA) Fortenberry Westmoreland Costa Frank (MA) Lipinski Rangel Boren Boren Cooper Foster Whitfield Costello Franks (AZ) LoBiondo Rehberg Boswell Courtney Boswell Costa Foxx Wilson (OH) Frelinghuysen Loebsack Reichert Boucher Crenshaw Fudge Boucher Costello Frank (MA) Wilson (SC) Lofgren, Zoe Reyes Boustany Crowley Gallegly Boustany Courtney Franks (AZ) Wittman Lowey Richardson Boyd Cuellar Garamendi Boyd Crenshaw Frelinghuysen Wolf Lucas Rodriguez Brady (PA) Culberson Garrett (NJ) Brady (PA) Crowley Fudge Woolsey Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) Brady (TX) Cummings Gerlach Brady (TX) Cuellar Gallegly Wu Braley (IA) Culberson Garamendi Luja´ n Rogers (AL) Braley (IA) Dahlkemper Giffords Yarmuth Bright Cummings Garrett (NJ) Lummis Rogers (KY) Bright Davis (CA) Gingrey (GA) Young (AK) Broun (GA) Dahlkemper Gerlach Lungren, Daniel Rogers (MI) Broun (GA) Davis (IL) Gohmert Brown (SC) Davis (CA) Giffords E. Rohrabacher Young (FL) Brown (SC) Davis (KY) Gonzalez

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We see him lead us Griffith Matheson Ryan (WI) in prayer at the beginning of the day Grijalva Matsui Salazar b 1552 Guthrie McCarthy (CA) Sa´ nchez, Linda under the engraving ‘‘In God We Gutierrez McCarthy (NY) T. So (two-thirds being in the affirma- Trust.’’ When he is not presenting that Hall (NY) McCaul Sanchez, Loretta tive) the rules were suspended and the Hall (TX) McClintock inspiration to us, he has invited other Sarbanes resolution was agreed to. Halvorson McCollum Scalise faith leaders to present at the invita- Hare McCotter Schakowsky The result of the vote was announced tion of Members of Congress. Harman McDermott Schauer as above recorded. But his goodness shines through. His Harper McGovern Schiff A motion to reconsider was laid on inspiration to us is endless. The debt of Hastings (FL) McHenry Schmidt Hastings (WA) McIntyre the table. gratitude that we have to him and to Schock Heinrich McKeon Schrader f Lucille for what he has brought to us is Heller McMorris Schwartz endless. His service here has indeed Hensarling Rodgers Scott (GA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Herger McNerney been a blessing to this House of Rep- Scott (VA) Herseth Sandlin Meek (FL) Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. resentatives, and I am so pleased that Sensenbrenner Higgins Meeks (NY) Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 214 and 215, we are all going to unanimously sup- Hill Melancon Serrano Himes Mica Sessions had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ port the resolution honoring his 10 Hinchey Michaud Sestak f years of service here and recognizing Hinojosa Miller (FL) Shadegg his 50 years as a priest. Hirono Miller (MI) Shea-Porter HONORING HOUSE CHAPLAIN Thank you, Father Coughlin, for Hodes Miller (NC) Sherman DANIEL P. COUGHLIN Holden Miller, Gary Shimkus serving us so well. Holt Miller, George Shuler (Ms. PELOSI asked and was given I am pleased to yield to Leader Honda Minnick Shuster permission to address the House for 1 BOEHNER. Hoyer Mitchell Simpson minute.) Mr. BOEHNER. I thank the Speaker Hunter Mollohan Sires for yielding. Inglis Moore (KS) Skelton Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, my col- Inslee Moore (WI) Slaughter leagues, earlier today in the House, a Let me associate myself with the Israel Moran (KS) Smith (NE) resolution was brought onto the floor Speaker’s remarks about Father Issa Moran (VA) Smith (NJ) honoring the 10 years that Father Coughlin. He really is quite an indi- Jackson (IL) Murphy (CT) Smith (WA) vidual, and he is there for all of us. And Jackson Lee Murphy (NY) Snyder Coughlin has served us as the Chaplain (TX) Murphy, Patrick Souder of the House of Representatives. I think that over the 10 years that he Jenkins Murphy, Tim Space We recognize that 10 years ago under has served us, he has done a really, Johnson (GA) Myrick Speier the leadership of then-Speaker Dennis really marvelous job, and I think all of Johnson (IL) Nadler (NY) Spratt the Members would agree. Johnson, Sam Napolitano Stark Hastert, he reached back to Illinois and Jones Neugebauer Stearns named a parish priest, Father Cough- In the resolution that was on the Jordan (OH) Nunes Stupak lin, as the Chaplain of the House of floor earlier today celebrating his 10 Kagen Nye Sullivan Representatives. For those of us who years of service to the House, it men- Kanjorski Oberstar Sutton tioned that he is in his seventies. Now, Kaptur Obey Tanner are Roman Catholic, it was an honor Kennedy Olson Taylor because it was the first time a Catholic he looks pretty good for a guy in his Kildee Olver Teague seventies. Mr. HOYER is jealous because Kilpatrick (MI) Ortiz was the Chaplain of the House. Terry he is in his seventies as well. I remem- Kilroy Owens Five years after that, Father Cough- Thompson (CA) Kind Pallone ber what it took to be ordained a priest Thompson (MS) lin took us to Rome for the funeral for King (IA) Pascrell Thompson (PA) Pope John Paul II, and in doing so, he back in Father Coughlin’s era, and so I King (NY) Pastor (AZ) Thornberry am sure he is beyond just 70, Mr. Kingston Paul was visiting Vatican City where he had Tiahrt Kirk Paulsen participated in his priesthood. Before HOYER, but I think he looks awfully Tiberi Kirkpatrick (AZ) Payne he came here, he was a parish priest. good for a man in his seventies. Kissell Pence Tierney I think all of us realize that while Titus Before he came here, he had lived in a Klein (FL) Perlmutter Father Coughlin is here to lead us in Kline (MN) Perriello Tonko Trappist monastery in Kentucky and Kosmas Peters Towns the opening prayer or to work with Tsongas deepened his faith there. Before he Kratovil Peterson came here, he had served the poor in other ministers who come, he is also Kucinich Petri Turner there for our spiritual guidance—days Upton Calcutta, India. Lamborn Pingree (ME) when we’re sad and, frankly, days when Lance Pitts Van Hollen My own patron saint of the City of Vela´ zquez Langevin Platts San Francisco, as I said earlier, he used we’re happy. Larsen (WA) Poe (TX) Visclosky But to celebrate 50 years in the to say, Preach the gospel; sometimes Larson (CT) Polis (CO) Walden priesthood, that is 50 years of a lot of Walz use words. That is what Father Cough- Latham Pomeroy service to a lot of people. And on behalf LaTourette Posey Wamp lin did. He preached the gospel by min- Wasserman of all of us, Father Coughlin, we thank Latta Price (GA) istering to the needs of the poor fol- Lee (CA) Price (NC) Schultz you for your service and wish you a Waters lowing the message of the gospel, and Lee (NY) Putnam hearty congratulations. Levin Quigley Watson he also then served as a parish priest Lewis (CA) Radanovich Watt and came here to this House of Rep- f Linder Rahall Waxman Lipinski Rangel Weiner resentatives. CONGRATULATING REVEREND LoBiondo Rehberg Welch In the meantime, last Sunday, as DANIEL P. COUGHLIN ON 10TH Loebsack Reichert Westmoreland these two events converged—it’s quite YEAR OF SERVICE AS HOUSE Lofgren, Zoe Reyes Whitfield a coincidence—in Chicago, he was hon- Lowey Richardson Wilson (OH) CHAPLAIN Lucas Rodriguez Wilson (SC) ored at a celebration of the 50th anni- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without Luetkemeyer Roe (TN) Wittman versary of his becoming a priest. The objection, 5-minute voting will con- Luja´ n Rogers (AL) Wolf 50th anniversary. We all know Father Lummis Rogers (KY) Woolsey tinue. Lungren, Daniel Rogers (MI) Wu Coughlin as a modest man, but in a There was no objection. E. Rohrabacher Yarmuth moment of immodesty he told me ear- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Lynch Rooney Young (AK) lier that 35 priests concelebrated the finished business is the vote on the mo- Mack Ros-Lehtinen Young (FL) mass, the celebration of his ordination. tion to suspend the rules and agree to NOT VOTING—13 And there in the church to see was the resolution, H. Res. 1216, on which his mother, Lucille, 95 years old. Mr. Barrett (SC) Cohen Hoekstra the yeas and nays were ordered. Brown, Corrine Conyers LIPINSKI, the presenter of the resolu- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Cleaver Davis (AL) tion, was there as well, as well as Mr. tion.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2767 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The McCollum Pitts Sires REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER question is on the motion offered by McCotter Platts Skelton AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3936 McDermott Poe (TX) Slaughter the gentleman from Massachusetts McGovern Pomeroy Smith (NE) Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unan- (Mr. CAPUANO) that the House suspend McHenry Posey Smith (NJ) imous consent that my name be with- the rules and agree to the resolution, McIntyre Price (GA) Snyder McKeon Price (NC) drawn as a cosponsor of H.R. 3936. H. Res. 1216. Souder McMorris Putnam Space The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. This will be a 5-minute vote. Rodgers Quigley Speier NYE). Is there objection to the request McNerney Radanovich Spratt The vote was taken by electronic de- Meek (FL) Rahall of the gentleman from Indiana? Stark vice, and there were—yeas 412, nays 0, Meeks (NY) Rangel There was no objection. Stearns Melancon Rehberg not voting 19, as follows: Stupak Mica Reichert f Sullivan [Roll No. 216] Michaud Reyes Sutton GIVING BACK TO OUR VETERANS YEAS—412 Miller (FL) Richardson Miller (MI) Rodriguez Tanner AND THEIR FAMILIES Ackerman Costello Hill Miller (NC) Roe (TN) Taylor Aderholt Courtney Himes Miller, Gary Rogers (AL) Teague (Mr. SCHIFF asked and was given Adler (NJ) Crenshaw Hinchey Miller, George Rogers (KY) Terry permission to address the House for 1 Akin Crowley Hinojosa Minnick Rogers (MI) Thompson (CA) minute.) Alexander Cuellar Hirono Mitchell Rohrabacher Thompson (MS) Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in Altmire Culberson Hodes Mollohan Rooney Thompson (PA) Andrews Cummings Holden Moore (KS) Ros-Lehtinen Thornberry strong support of the Caregivers and Arcuri Dahlkemper Holt Moore (WI) Roskam Tiahrt Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act. Austria Davis (CA) Honda Moran (KS) Ross Tiberi Baca Davis (IL) Hoyer Day in and day out our soldiers, sail- Moran (VA) Rothman (NJ) Tierney ors, airmen, marines and the Coast Bachmann Davis (KY) Hunter Murphy (CT) Roybal-Allard Titus Bachus Davis (TN) Inglis Murphy (NY) Royce Tonko Guard put their lives on the line to Baldwin DeFazio Inslee Murphy, Patrick Rush Towns protect our own. Barrow DeGette Israel Murphy, Tim Ryan (OH) Tsongas Our men and women in uniform are Bartlett Delahunt Issa Myrick Ryan (WI) Barton (TX) DeLauro Jackson (IL) Turner the bravest among us, making unparal- Nadler (NY) Salazar Upton Bean Dent Jackson Lee Napolitano Sa´ nchez, Linda leled sacrifices to protect our precious Becerra Deutch (TX) Van Hollen Neugebauer T. Vela´ zquez liberties and freedoms, and we must do Berkley Diaz-Balart, L. Jenkins Nunes Sanchez, Loretta Visclosky Berman Diaz-Balart, M. Johnson (GA) Nye Sarbanes everything in our power to support Walden Berry Dicks Johnson (IL) Oberstar Scalise them. This legislation is an important Walz Biggert Dingell Johnson, E. B. Obey Schakowsky component of our ongoing effort to Bilbray Doggett Johnson, Sam Wamp Olson Schauer give back to our veterans and their Bilirakis Donnelly (IN) Jones Olver Schiff Wasserman Bishop (GA) Doyle Jordan (OH) Ortiz Schmidt Schultz families. Bishop (NY) Dreier Kagen Owens Schock Watson It will provide long overdue support Bishop (UT) Driehaus Kanjorski Pallone Schwartz Watt to those who care for the disabled, ill Blackburn Duncan Kaptur Pascrell Scott (GA) Waxman Blumenauer Edwards (MD) Kennedy Pastor (AZ) Scott (VA) Weiner and injured veterans. It will enhance Blunt Edwards (TX) Kildee Paul Sensenbrenner Westmoreland health services for 1.8 million women Boccieri Ehlers Kilpatrick (MI) Paulsen Serrano Whitfield veterans, including care for newborns Boehner Ellison Kilroy Payne Sessions Wilson (OH) for the first time in history. It will ex- Bonner Ellsworth Kind Pelosi Sestak Wilson (SC) Bono Mack Emerson King (IA) Pence Shadegg Wittman pand mental health services for vet- Boozman Engel King (NY) Perlmutter Shea-Porter Wolf erans and health care access for vet- Boswell Eshoo Kingston Perriello Sherman Woolsey erans in rural areas. It will end co-pays Boucher Etheridge Kirk Peters Shimkus Wu Boustany Fallin Kirkpatrick (AZ) Peterson Shuler Yarmuth for veterans who are catastrophically Boyd Farr Kissell Petri Shuster Young (AK) disabled. Brady (PA) Fattah Klein (FL) Pingree (ME) Simpson Young (FL) Today we have an opportunity to Brady (TX) Filner Kline (MN) Braley (IA) Flake Kosmas NOT VOTING—19 provide for our veterans and families Bright Fleming Kratovil Baird Herger Schrader the valuable benefits they need, have Broun (GA) Forbes Kucinich Barrett (SC) Hoekstra Smith (TX) earned and deserve. On behalf of our Brown (SC) Fortenberry Lamborn Boren Lewis (GA) Smith (WA) brave men and women in uniform, as Brown-Waite, Foster Lance Brown, Corrine McMahon Ginny Foxx Langevin Waters well as their friends and family, I join Cohen Neal (MA) Welch Buchanan Frank (MA) Larsen (WA) Conyers Polis (CO) my colleagues in strong support of the Burgess Franks (AZ) Larson (CT) Davis (AL) Ruppersberger bill. Burton (IN) Frelinghuysen Latham Butterfield Fudge LaTourette f Buyer Gallegly Latta b 1608 Calvert Garamendi Lee (CA) CONGRATULATING RAQUEL EGOZI Camp Garrett (NJ) Lee (NY) So (two-thirds being in the affirma- BEHAR ON BEING RECOGNIZED Campbell Gerlach Levin tive) the rules were suspended and the Cantor Giffords Lewis (CA) AS THE 2010 MOTHER OF THE Cao Gingrey (GA) Linder resolution was agreed to. YEAR BY MIAMI JEWISH HEALTH Capito Gohmert Lipinski The result of the vote was announced SYSTEMS Capps Gonzalez LoBiondo as above recorded. Capuano Goodlatte Loebsack A motion to reconsider was laid on (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was Cardoza Gordon (TN) Lofgren, Zoe the table. given permission to address the House Carnahan Granger Lowey for 1 minute and to revise and extend Carney Graves Lucas Stated for: her remarks.) Carson (IN) Grayson Luetkemeyer Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, this Carter Green, Al Luja´ n Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I afternoon, on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, I Cassidy Green, Gene Lummis would like to congratulate Raquel was unable to be present for rollcall vote No. Castle Griffith Lungren, Daniel Egozi Behar, a great member of the Castor (FL) Grijalva E. 216 (on the motion to suspend the rules and South Florida community and a dear Chaffetz Guthrie Lynch agree to H. Res. 1216). Had I been present, Chandler Gutierrez Mack friend. I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Childers Hall (NY) Maffei Next month Raquel will be recog- Chu Hall (TX) Maloney nized by the Miami Jewish Health Sys- Clarke Halvorson Manzullo f Clay Hare Marchant tems as the 2010 Mother of the Year. Cleaver Harman Markey (CO) Her dedication and selfless service to Clyburn Harper Markey (MA) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Coble Hastings (FL) Marshall the Latin Auxiliary and the Miami Coffman (CO) Hastings (WA) Matheson Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on April 21, Jewish Health Systems have been ex- Cole Heinrich Matsui 2010, I regret that I was not present to vote ceptional. It is a testament to her Conaway Heller McCarthy (CA) on S. 1963, H. Res. 1104, and H. Res. 1216. character and her sense of community. Connolly (VA) Hensarling McCarthy (NY) Cooper Herseth Sandlin McCaul Had I been present, I would have voted Raquel has also worked with the Costa Higgins McClintock ‘‘yea’’ on all votes. Miami Jewish Health Systems music

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2768 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 therapy program. Despite all of her remain silent, as well as giving him Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise community service and engagement, three taxpayer-funded attorneys, is ab- today to recognize Mr. Pete Joenks for the role she cherishes most of all is solutely wrong, in my opinion. the honor and recognition of being that of being a mother and a grand- Mr. Speaker, as well, this trial will named Assistant Principal of the Year mother. Her values and her principles place undue costs and manpower bur- for the State of Arkansas. have inspired her loved ones. dens on the City of Detroit and the Mr. Joenks earned his masters in Her daughter, Luisa, has become an State of Michigan, neither of which is education from the University of Ar- active member of the Latin Auxiliary, in a position to absorb additional secu- kansas in Fayetteville and went on to serving on its board and her grandson, rity-related costs. It is wrong, Mr. teach physics and chemistry for 15 Max, has also become involved with the Speaker, to ask hard-pressed commu- years prior to becoming assistant prin- Auxiliary and the Miami Jewish Health nities, local communities, to pay these cipal at Springdale High School. The Systems. costs simply because we were the tar- innovative programs he created like Raquel and her wonderful family are gets of this attack while we played no The Sophomore Center at Springdale truly examples of L’dor V’dor, from role in the decision to hold this trial in High School which led to higher generation to generation. I am proud the City of Detroit. achievement and less absenteeism to call Raquel a friend and South Flor- It was the decision of Eric Holder and among students is a testament to his ida is fortunate to have her. the Federal Government to try this character and passion to educate. This Congratulations, Raquel, on this terrorist in civilian court in Detroit, so program truly helped those at-risk stu- award. I think that the additional costs to dents at Springdale High School to per- f local and State government should be form better in school and to make ADDRESSING ALL TERRORIST borne by the Federal Government. The more of their education. Mr. Joenks THREATS Department of Homeland Security also created Adopt-A-Pup, which as- must stand up and guarantee to fund signs every at-risk student with a men- (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- tor to help them achieve better in fornia asked and was given permission any cost to the City of Detroit or the County of Wayne or the State of Michi- school. to address the House for 1 minute and I am proud of Mr. Pete Joenks for his to revise and extend her remarks.) gan that they would not normally incur. commitment to education and his ef- Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- forts to improve the lives of students fornia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- f in Arkansas, and this is a well-deserved ognize and honor our military forces b 1615 honor. who have fought valiantly to strength- f en our counterterrorism strategy. My EQUAL PAY DAY IRAN SANCTIONS top priority as chairwoman of the (Ms. CHU asked and was given per- House Armed Services Subcommittee mission to address the House for 1 (Mrs. HALVORSON asked and was on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, minute and to revise and extend her re- given permission to address the House and Capabilities is to provide all the marks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend necessary resources to our military in Ms. CHU. Imagine going to work her remarks.) order to protect our country from ter- every day for decades and giving your Mrs. HALVORSON. Mr. Speaker, the rorist threats. blood, sweat and tears to a company House will soon take an important step I would like to especially recognize and then finding out your male col- by approving a motion to go to con- our U.S. Special Operations Forces, leagues were getting higher raises and ference on H.R. 2194, the Comprehen- who have been an integral part of our making more money for years. That’s sive Iran Sanctions, Accountability counterterrorism strategy. The U.S. what happened to Lilly Ledbetter, and and Divestment Act. Last December, Special Operation Forces have been she is one of the lucky ones because the House voted overwhelmingly in successful in developing valuable rela- she was able to prove that she was paid support of this bipartisan legislation. tionships with the governments in less because she was a woman. The ef- Now we need to act quickly on the con- Pakistan and Afghanistan, ultimately fect of lesser pay is immense. For a sin- ference report so that we can send a bill to the President. Every day we leading to the capture of hundreds of al gle woman, it can mean the loss of up delay is another day that Iran grows Qaeda fighters and affiliates. to $2 million over a career, not to men- However, terrorism is not limited to closer to acquiring a nuclear weapon. tion lower pension and Social Security Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently, our A nuclear Iran is an unacceptable payments for the rest of her life. forces are also in regions such as scenario that would be a threat to the Today, more women are graduating Yemen to root out terrorists and send State of Israel, our trusted ally, and from college than men, yet full-time a loud message to those who seek to do could destabilize the entire Middle working women with the same major us harm that we will not let them oper- East. It would also be a threat to our and same degree earn only 80 percent ate freely like that. own national security. Enacting Congress must be proactive about ad- compared to their male colleagues. strong, crippling sanctions on the Ira- dressing all terrorist threats to our That is unacceptable. At this rate, my nian regime will send a clear signal to country through intelligence, diplo- three young nieces will be receiving the international community that we macy and with our Armed Forces. Social Security before they get the need to work together to prevent a nu- equal pay they deserve. f clear Iran. I look forward to working But I refuse to wait that long. That with my colleagues and the adminis- FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST is why the Senate must pass the Pay- tration to make this happen. PAY SECURITY COSTS FOR DE- check Fairness Act which stiffens pen- TROIT TERROR TRIAL alties for employers who discriminate f (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and based on gender. I stand today to urge CONGRATULATING MCKAY-DEE was given permission to address the the Senate to support the women of HOSPITAL FOR 100 YEARS OF House for 1 minute and to revise and America. There must be equal pay for SERVICE extend her remarks.) equal work. (Mr. BISHOP of Utah asked and was Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. f given permission to address the House Speaker, since the attempted terrorist for 1 minute.) attack on Northwest Flight 253 on RECOGNIZING PETE JOENKS FOR Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I Christmas Day, I have been arguing HIS COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS rise today to recognize one of Utah’s that the terrorist at Detroit Metro Air- AND EDUCATION IN THE STATE great medical institutions, McKay-Dee port that was arrested there is an un- OF ARKANSAS Hospital, as it celebrates 100 years of lawful enemy combatant who should be (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given service. tried in a military commission. permission to address the House for 1 Founded by Annie Taylor Dee in The decision to try this terrorist in minute and to revise and extend his re- Ogden, Utah, its goal was to bring med- civilian court, to give him the right to marks.) ical services to underserved areas. In

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Alliance Toast- the LDS church relinquished control of religion through prayer and other masters has given that opportunity to the McKay-Dee Hospital network to means. people in my community for some 60 the not-for-profit Intermountain What threatens some people about a years now, having grown from just four Healthcare, leaving it with the charge still small moment of silence for con- members at its inception to now doz- to become a model of health care excel- templation or a prayer to a higher ens. lence. being in whatever form? Nothing about In Alliance, Ohio, and elsewhere, Taking this charge of excellence to the National Day of Prayer requires there are politicians, administrators heart, tens of thousands of hard- any person to do anything. So I ask and teachers who have gained much of working individuals have devoted their those who are threatened by this, their confidence and ability to commu- lives to healing patients at the three Where is the harm to them? The nicate from their experience in the hospitals that have become the Inter- Founding Fathers gave us freedom of Toastmasters Club; but more than any- mountain McKay-Dee Hospital and religion, not freedom from religion. thing Toastmasters presents an oppor- Medical Center, and their efforts have The court decision declaring the day tunity for people to engage with their been recognized as a national model for unconstitutional cannot stand. neighbor, learn from one another, and to develop their thoughts about our providing quality and affordable health f care. world. RECOGNIZING THE ARMENIAN Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my col- In an age of 24-hour news, Internet GENOCIDE leagues to join me in congratulating surfing and texting, Toastmasters is a the Intermountain McKay-Dee Hos- (Mr. SARBANES asked and was given reminder of just how important it is pital for its 100 years of dedicated serv- permission to address the House for 1 that we maintain face-to-face commu- ice. minute and to revise and extend his re- nication with one another. I commend Alliance Club 767 for helping people in f marks.) Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise my community gain confidence in ISRAEL today to express my strong support for doing just that for 60 memorable years, (Mr. QUIGLEY asked and was given official U.S. recognition of the Arme- and I thank them for their service to permission to address the House for 1 nian genocide. Notable scholars and our community. minute and to revise and extend his re- historians who recognize the Armenian f marks.) genocide include the International As- HONORING JOSHUA MCMACKLE Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, 62 years sociation of Genocide Scholars and the (Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas asked ago, Israel declared its independence Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and was given permission to address and established a nation founded on whose findings are supported by 53 the House for 1 minute and to revise the principles of justice, freedom, and Nobel Laureates. Yet, in the face of all and extend her remarks.) peace. These founding tenets are not the evidence, Turkey presses on, ex- Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas. Mr. unlike those on which the United porting a legacy of genocide denial, a Speaker, on a number of occasions States was built, and these mutual be- legacy it continues to enforce within many Members have had to rise to liefs spurred a resilient relationship be- its own borders. speak of a very sad and tragic incident tween Israel and the U.S., a friendship Many of my colleagues express sym- that has occurred in their congres- of six decades which remains strong pathy for the genocide victims but are sional district. Today, sadly, I rise as today. hesitant to vote for recognition. Tur- well to speak to the terrible loss of The United States was the first Na- key’s relentless lobbying campaign, Joshua McMackle, a young freshman tion to recognize Israel, and with that which threatens retaliation should the student at Texas Southern University recognition came a promise, a promise U.S. recognize this historical reality, in Houston, Texas. to help ensure Israel’s security, a has had its intended effect. Some Mem- Meeting his parents and sister, promise to stand behind the only de- bers of Congress worry that recogni- Tracy, Moriah, and Bruce McMackle, mocracy in the Middle East, and a tion will cause irreparable harm to his grandmother and aunt, many of promise to always uphold Israel’s right U.S.-Turkish relations and therefore whom were in the service of this coun- to exist. On this anniversary let us cel- undermine the United States’ strategic try being Federal employees and law ebrate, as the Israeli folk song goes, interests. ‘‘It’s just not a good time’’ is enforcement employees, it was so sad Am Yisrael Chai—the people of Israel a common refrain. That excuse is al- to be able to speak about this senseless live—and may they have the land of ways available, but it is a wholly inad- and untimely death. Israel to call home today, tomorrow, equate excuse. I would say to you that this was a and always. For the sake of its core values and in fine young man, a freshman who had f true furtherance of its strategic inter- come to Texas Southern University be- ests, the United States must take a cause of its special and exclusive music NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER deep breath, look its ally, Turkey, in program. He was a high school grad- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania the eye and recognize this tragic epi- uate of the Randolph-Macon Military asked and was given permission to ad- sode of the modern era to be an unam- Academy, and he had traveled around dress the House for 1 minute and to re- biguous fact of history. the world with his mom and his par- vise and extend his remarks.) f ents. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. His tragic death occurred as any stu- Mr. Speaker, inscribed on the Jefferson 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF dent might have it happen to them. Memorial is a quotation from Thomas TOASTMASTERS CLUB 767 Unfortunately, when parents send their Jefferson that reads, in part: ‘‘No man (Mr. BOCCIERI asked and was given children away to learn, some person, shall be compelled to frequent or sup- permission to address the House for 1 some unfortunate tragic individual port any religious worship or ministry minute and to revise and extend his re- would take a life by gunfire. And so it or shall otherwise suffer on account of marks.) was for Joshua a week ago Saturday his religious opinions or belief, but all Mr. BOCCIERI. Mr. Speaker, today I when he was with his friends at an men shall be free to profess and by ar- rise in recognition of the recent 60th event that should have been joyous, a gument to maintain their opinions in anniversary of the Toastmasters Club fun time, a party, which is perfectly all matter of religion.’’ 767 located in Alliance, Ohio, where I right for college students, and along There is nothing about the National live. came outsiders who attempted, if you Day of Prayer that compels anyone to The Toastmasters, now an inter- will, to turn this into the devastating support any religious worship or min- national club with members in China tragedy that it was.

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We have the very best warfighters in ing that they will have to say to young In the days ahead, my district office the world who are led by the very best people across America, enough is in Miami will be implementing addi- commanders, and under President enough, and to be able to enforce the tional electricity- and resource-saving Obama, our military servicemembers laws that are necessary, along with the measures. At a time when our Nation are experiencing even greater success freedom that we have, that gets rid of is struggling with high unemployment in keeping our Nation safe from those those who think it is okay to take a and with an unsustainable deficit, we who seek to do us harm. senseless life, to beat up a fellow stu- should be doing all that we can to Earlier this week, a joint raid by U.S. dent, or to cause the death of someone eliminate government inefficiencies, and Iraqi forces delivered what General they do not know. waste, fraud, and abuse. Odierno, the top military commander May this fine young man rest in This week, in celebration of Earth in Iraq, identified as ‘‘potentially the peace. Joshua McMackle, we honor you Day, south Florida families can attend most significant blow to al Qaeda in for your contributions to America. Miami’s Goin’ Green Celebration to Iraq since the beginning of the insur- f learn more about how you can protect gency.’’ During this raid, two of al our environment, how you can support Qaeda’s top leaders were killed, includ- b 1630 green technologies, and how you can ing al Qaeda in Iraq’s top leader. This SPECIAL ORDERS save money on your energy and water news was not only a sign of our contin- bills. I encourage south Floridians to ued progress against al Qaeda in Iraq The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under attend this important event, which is and its affiliates but of our progress the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- scheduled to take place on Saturday overall in our fight to quell terrorism uary 6, 2009, and under a previous order from 10 to 6 p.m. in Miami’s Bayfront and to keep America and our allies of the House, the following Members Park. Individuals and families attend- safe. will be recognized for 5 minutes each. ing this event can participate in semi- Our increased success in killing and f nars on energy-efficient home improve- capturing terrorists isn’t limited just The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ments, on how to save on your water to Iraq. Under President Obama, we previous order of the House, the gen- bills, and on several other informative have stepped up the fight against ter- tleman from Kansas (Mr. MORAN) is exhibitions. In particular, I encourage rorists, and we have strengthened stra- recognized for 5 minutes. you to register for many of the eco- tegic partnerships in places like Paki- (Mr. MORAN of Kansas addressed the friendly services provided by Miami- stan and Yemen. With the help of these House. His remarks will appear here- Dade County, such as recycling pickups partners, we are finally making signifi- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) and the Adopt-a-Tree program. By im- cant progress in the war against al f plementing individual changes, we can Qaeda terrorists and their allies. We are capturing terrorist leaders GOING GREEN AND SAVING all make positive differences on our en- every week, and we are seeing much ENERGY vironment. I will continue to work in Congress greater success in getting our allies The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a to support policies that encourage fam- and other countries in the region to previous order of the House, the gentle- ilies and businesses to be more energy root out terrorists and to send a loud woman from Florida (Ms. ROS- efficient and less reliant on expensive message that those who seek to do us LEHTINEN) is recognized for 5 minutes. foreign fuel. At the same time, I will harm will not be able to operate freely. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, continue to be a staunch advocate for This increased progress is markedly yesterday, Congresswoman DEBBIE green initiatives that will not put a fi- noticeable in Afghanistan, which for WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and my fellow nancial burden on working families and many years under the Bush adminis- Members of Congress—MARIO DIAZ- small businesses. tration was, frankly, the forgotten BALART and TED DEUTCH—and I held a Once again, I urge all of my south war. great press conference with DAN Florida constituents to attend Miami’s Mr. Speaker, Afghanistan is an epi- BEARD, the Chief Administrative Offi- Goin’ Green Celebration this Saturday center of terrorism. We cannot afford cer of the House of Representatives, on in Bayfront Park, which is in my con- to forget that it was the genesis of how to make our offices more energy gressional district, to learn more about multiple attacks that have killed thou- efficient. living more environmentally friendly sands of Americans: our children, our Representing such natural wonders lives. We all have roles to play as we parents, our spouses, our friends, and like the Florida Keys National Marine endeavor to preserve south Florida’s our neighbors. After nearly a decade Sanctuary, I am extremely sensitive to natural beauty and to improve our with no real plan in Afghanistan, we the impact of our daily routine on the communities’ environments for our- now have a strategy for success under environment. I am a supporter of the selves, our children, and our grand- this President. green proposals, such as increasing the children. While we build an Afghan Govern- fuel efficiency of our cars and pro- f ment capable of keeping al Qaeda from moting the use of clean alternative en- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a using Afghanistan as a safe haven, we ergy. previous order of the House, the gen- are striking ever harder at al Qaeda However, as we all know, green living tleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) is and at their allies as they hide in the begins at home and in the workplace. recognized for 5 minutes. mountains of Pakistan. Using special Whether it’s by turning off the lights (Mr. HOYER addressed the House. His operations forces and Predator planes when exiting a room, carpooling to the remarks will appear hereafter in the and in cooperating with the govern- office, or recycling on a regular basis, Extensions of Remarks.) ments of Pakistan and Afghanistan, we we can all work to improve our envi- f have captured or killed hundreds of al ronments. The buildings of the Capitol Qaeda’s fighters and affiliates since complex, including my congressional COMMENDING AND THANKING OUR 2009, far more than in 2008. In fact, dur- office, are now utilizing the latest in BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN IN UNI- ing this administration, more than 600 energy- and water-saving technologies. FORM terrorists have been killed by drone For example, the simple action of in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a strikes. That is more than triple the stalling energy-saving lighting previous order of the House, the gen- amount from 2004–2008 combined. throughout the U.S. House of Rep- tleman from Missouri (Mr. SKELTON) is The President’s new strategy in Af- resentatives has saved U.S. taxpayers recognized for 5 minutes. ghanistan and in Pakistan, in coopera- more than $175,000 annually. House of- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise tion with Pakistani forces, also helped fices have also increased their partici- today to commend and to thank our lead to the capture of the Taliban’s

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Of course, reinforcing the will of other countries fund—and there were surpluses there— if you take that surplus and spend it, it to strike at al Qaeda will, I believe, be and we paid down the public debt; but simply incurs another kind of debt. critical toward eliminating this threat for every dollar we paid down on the Well, I hope this helps you to under- forever. President Obama’s administra- public debt, we incurred another dollar stand. I just thought you’d like to tion deserves to be congratulated for debt in the trust funds. know. its progress on both fronts. You see, the national debt, the debt f Importantly, this administration un- that really counts, is the sum of the derstands that we need a comprehen- public debt and the trust fund debt. So, PRAISING THE OUTSTANDING sive strategy to prevent terrorism. if you simply decrease the public debt WORK OF OUR FIGHTING MEN Just as you cannot effectively rid your by increasing the trust fund debt, AND WOMEN backyard of poison ivy by just cutting you’ve done nothing to the national The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a off all the leaves, we cannot effectively debt. It’s a little bit like taking money previous order of the House, the gen- destroy terrorist cells unless we take from your right-hand pocket and put- tleman from Alabama (Mr. BRIGHT) is them out by the roots, cutting off the ting it into your left-hand pocket. Ob- recognized for 5 minutes. supply of recruits that feeds them. So, viously, if you do that, you are neither Mr. BRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in addition to ramping up our missions richer nor poorer after you’ve taken today to praise the outstanding work to capture and kill terrorists, we are money from your right-hand pocket of our fighting men and women sta- also now placing a greater emphasis on and put it in your left-hand pocket. tioned overseas. Too often, their work taking the necessary measures to pre- That is what we were doing. goes unnoticed, but our safety and se- vent the recruitment of violent ex- Now, very few people know that curity is contingent upon their success. tremists. there is a difference between the pub- On Monday, however, the entire world Mr. Speaker, with the responsible lic—oh, the public debt is the Wall took notice of their excellent work. new steps being taken by our Com- Street debt. That’s all those instru- Two of al Qaeda’s top leaders were mander in Chief, with the outstanding ments that we give to people when killed in a joint effort between Iraqi leadership by our commanders on the they loan us money. The trust fund and U.S. forces. General Odierno said it debts, of course, are debts that we owe ground, and with the unrivaled dedica- was ‘‘potentially the most significant to our trust funds because, for many tion and courage of all of our men and blow to al Qaeda since the beginning of years, we’ve been taking moneys from women in uniform, I have no doubt the insurgency.’’ the American people for Social Secu- that our Nation is safer today than it Their success has not been by acci- rity, for Medicare, and for about 50 was 3 years ago. We have come a long dent nor has it been limited to Iraq. other trust funds—the Highway Trust way in keeping America safe from fu- Our allies across the region are begin- Fund and so forth—and we presumably ture terrorist attacks. ning to actively engage in the fight are taking that money and putting it against terrorism, and it is yielding f into trust for them. Is that what happens? No, that is not successful results. We must send a loud UNDERSTANDING THE BUDGET message that those who seek to do us SURPLUS what happens. What happens is we take that money, harm will pay the ultimate price. I an- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a and if we have any surplus money after ticipate our progress will continue in previous order of the House, the gen- meeting our Social Security and Medi- the months ahead because we have a tleman from Maryland (Mr. BARTLETT) care obligations, we then take that strategy and clear-cut goals in Afghan- is recognized for 5 minutes. money and immediately convert it into istan. Mr. BARTLETT. Mr. Speaker, during a nonnegotiable U.S. security. We The administration and the com- the Clinton years, Washington was tell- move it over to the general trust fund manders on the ground know we must ing the American people that we had a and we spend it. So there is, in fact, no root out the terrorists who still reside budget surplus and that we were pay- money in the Social Security trust in the same country from which the 9/ ing down the debt. After a number of fund or in the Medicare trust fund. 11 terror attacks originated. As a re- months of bragging about this budget That is really a misnomer. It is not a sult, terrorist leaders are being cap- surplus we had and about how much we trust fund. I guess you might call it a tured and killed on a regular basis. were paying down the debt, we had to ‘‘trust debt’’ because there is nothing Special forces and Predator drones, in raise the debt limit ceiling. there but IOUs. coordination with the governments in Now, I asked our leadership, Isn’t it Now, this year, for the first time, Pakistan and Afghanistan, have cap- going to be a little difficult to explain we’ve spent more money on Social Se- tured or killed more than 600 of al to the American people why we have to curity than we took in in Social Secu- Qaeda’s fighters and associates in 2009 raise the debt limit ceiling if for these rity. We didn’t expect that to happen alone, far more than in 2008. This is many months we have been paying for several years, but we still have more than triple the amount from the down the debt? Why would you have to about, I think, $2.5 trillion of surpluses period of 2004–2008 combined. raise the debt limit ceiling if you’ve in the Social Security trust fund, so The new counterinsurgency strategy lowered the debt? we’ll be paying Social Security for a in Afghanistan helped lead to the cap- Well, you may not be surprised that while if we can collect or can borrow ture of, among others, the Taliban’s what comes out of Washington is not enough money from other places to second in command, a former Taliban always altogether truthful. make up for the money that we took finance minister, and two shadow gov- I have a little chart here that helps from the Social Security trust fund ernors of Afghan provinces. These are to explain what happened and why we and spent. the most significant captures of the Af- had to raise the debt limit ceiling when So, for those months and a couple of ghan Taliban leaders since the start of we had a so-called ‘‘budget surplus’’ years, we were telling people we were the war in Afghanistan. and were telling the American people paying down the debt. I talked to the b 1645 that we were paying down the debt. CBO, and I think there was never a mo- Now, we had surpluses in Social Se- ment in time, if we kept our books on However, as we continue to move for- curity and we had surpluses in Medi- the accrual method—which, by the ward in Iraq and Afghanistan, we must care, and we had a lockbox. You may way, we require every small business to never forget about our number one tar- remember the lockbox. We had a do—when the national debt went down. get. That’s Osama bin Laden. The man lockbox on Social Security and Medi- Now, another thing: The debt will al- who was behind the 9/11 attacks must care surpluses. The lockbox said that ways go up more than the advertised be brought to justice in order to send a

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 clear message that no act of terror will on April 21, 1836, 174 years ago, Texas card in their hat band to make sure be able to go unpunished. gained complete independence from that the Texans knew who they were. Last year I twice visited Afghanistan Mexico and became a free and inde- So the Texans marched on Santa as part of a congressional delegation to pendent nation for over 9 years. Ana’s forces completely by surprise the regions. We received briefings from A little history is due, I think. It all and defeated them, an overwhelming both American and Afghani political started when Mexico was a republic, a defeat, one of the biggest upsets in leaders and their military leaders. The democracy, similar to the United military history. Half of Santa Ana’s question I asked nearly everyone who States. Texas belonged to Mexico. But forces were killed; the other half were would listen to us was, Where is Osama a person by the name of Santa Ana be- captured. The battle lasted 18 minutes, bin Laden, and what are we doing to came President of Mexico. When he be- and one-third of the land in the United capture or kill this man? came President, he abolished the Mexi- States, which is now the United States, Our recent success in killing and cap- can constitution and became dictator. switched hands. turing his allies gives me confidence And once he became dictator, he elimi- This is a map of the way Texas that the appropriate steps are being nated civil rights for everybody that looked after April 21, 1836. Texas taken to bring this murderer to justice. lived in Mexico, including what is now claimed all of the land, which is part of In fact, Commander of U.S. and NATO Texas. So Texas sought independence, Texas, part of Oklahoma, New Mexico, forces in Afghanistan, General Stanley and on March 2, 1836, Texas declared Colorado, Wyoming, and Kansas. McChrystal, recently confirmed that independence from Mexico and cited Texas became a free and independent the military is actively trying to find the reasons, because of the dictator, nation that day, stayed a republic for 9 and kill bin Laden. I was very pleased the tyrant who had denied civil rights years, and then joined the United to hear General McChrystal confirm to all those living in Texas. States. Texas only got into the United his commitment as he continues his ex- At the same time a group of 187 vol- States by one vote when a Louisiana cellent service in Afghanistan. unteers, of all races from all the States Senator finally changed his mind and The strategy in Afghanistan and Iraq in the Union and many foreign coun- allowed Texas to come into the United is two-pronged and not only a military tries, assembled at a beat-up old Span- States. endeavor. In addition to wrapping up ish church in central Texas called the I mention this, April 21, because it’s our missions to capture and kill terror- Alamo. That’s right, 187 volunteers an important day not only for Texas ists, we are also now placing a greater stood in defiance of Santa Ana’s army, but for all people who believe in free- emphasis on preventing the recruit- who invaded Texas. Several thousand dom. That these freedom fighters, ment of violent extremists by pre- enemy soldiers came in. We all know these volunteers in 1836, many of them venting these countries from returning the history, that after 13 days of fight- gave their lives for that word ‘‘lib- to the conditions that fueled such hate ing those battles, the Alamo fell and erty.’’ A word that we still fight for in the past. all the defenders were killed. today. In our history a lot of people In fact, just a couple of hours ago, I However, that battle allowed for Gen- fought for that word and died for inde- participated in a video teleconference eral Sam Houston, who was com- pendence, both for Texas and for the with the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat mander of the Texas army, to build an United States. Team in the 3rd Infantry Division of army to fight back. As William Barrett So we honor those brave Texans on the U.S. Army. The ‘‘sledgehammer Travis said at the Alamo, who was the this April 21, the anniversary of San brigade,’’ as they are nicknamed, told commander, a 26-year-old individual Jacinto Day. me about over 120 projects they have from South Carolina, that victory will And that’s just the way it is. completed or will soon be completed in cost the enemy more dearly than de- f feat. And he was right. Because of the a five-province region in Iraq. Their ef- HONORING ISRAELI massive losses of Santa Ana’s forces at forts are a big reason we have seen sig- INDEPENDENCE DAY nificant progress and stabilization in the Alamo, he had to regroup. He start- Iraq over the past 2 years. ed then chasing Sam Houston. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a I look forward to working with my Sam Houston was moving east. He previous order of the House, the gen- colleagues to continue to support our was headed toward the Sabine-Neches tleman from Florida (Mr. DEUTCH) is forces in these two endeavors. area, the Sabine-Neches River, which is recognized for 5 minutes. next to the United States. We call that GENERAL LEAVE f Louisiana. He had yet to fight a battle. Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I ask The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Santa Ana’s armies had been very suc- unanimous consent that all Members previous order of the House, the gen- cessful in defeating the Texas armies may have 5 legislative days in which to tleman from North Carolina (Mr. in almost every battle. And Sam Hous- revise and extend their remarks and in- JONES) is recognized for 5 minutes. ton had yet to fight, but he found him- clude extraneous material on the sub- (Mr. JONES addressed the House. His self, on April 21, 1836, between the Buf- ject of this Special Order. remarks will appear hereafter in the falo Bayou and the San Jacinto River The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Extensions of Remarks.) in a marshy land called San Jacinto. objection to the request of the gen- f There he stood to fight. tleman from Florida? Most battles are fought in the morn- There was no objection. SAN JACINTO DAY ing after sunrise, but on April 21 the Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, as the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Texas army was so eager to fight that Nation’s newest Member of Congress, it previous order of the House, the gen- at 3 o’clock in the afternoon they de- is truly an honor to have my first re- tleman from Texas (Mr. POE) is recog- cided to march on Santa Ana’s forces, marks on the floor be in commemora- nized for 5 minutes. which outnumbered the Texans over tion of Israel’s 62nd anniversary. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, two to one. Today I proudly rise in support of today is April 21, and when I grew up in The Texas army was an odd-looking House Concurrent Resolution 260, Texas April 21 was a holiday. We didn’t bunch. They were volunteers, but they which recognizes the independence of go to school, and the reason I thought were from, once again, all over the the Jewish state of Israel and reaffirms we didn’t go to school was because country. They were frontiersmen. They the unyielding friendship and April 21 is my mother’s birthday and were shopkeepers. They were lawyers unshakable alliance between our two she always led me to believe that and doctors. They were made up of great nations. school was out because it was her Texans and of Hispanic dissent. We call As Israelis and Jewish communities birthday. those Tejanos. They were led by Cap- throughout the world celebrate Yom Later I learned that wasn’t actually tain Juan Seguin, and his Tejanos were Ha’atzmaut, this resolution holds a correct, that we had celebrated April 21 part of the calvary. So as not to be special significance for me and my con- as a State holiday in Texas because it mistaken for the Mexican army, be- stituents in Florida’s 19th District. I is one of the most, if not the most im- cause the Texans had no uniforms, proudly represent a district with one of portant day in Texas history. Because Juan Seguin’s troops wore a playing the Nation’s largest number of Jewish

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In doing so ber when the promise of Israel was only the international community join with President Truman confidently said, ‘‘I believe it an unlikely possibility, and over the us in this critical effort. has a glorious future before it—not just an- years they watched the amazing real- As a new Member of Congress, I look other sovereign nation, but as an embodiment ization of this dream and the establish- forward to working with my new col- of the great ideals of our civilization.’’ ment of this great nation. leagues from both sides of the aisle on Our strong commitment to Israel’s existence For so many of my constituents and initiatives that will strengthen our and prosperity remain steadfast today. Our na- to so many Americans, that day in 1948 bond with Israel, enhance Israel’s de- tions’ special relationship extends beyond when Israel declared its independence fense capabilities, and thwart Iran’s friendship. It is built on the common values of was the day that a promise was ful- nuclear weapons program. equality and opportunity for all and our shared filled to the Jewish people who for so America and Israel share a commit- commitment to freedom, justice, and peace. long struggled to find a place they ment not just to confronting terrorism Israel is more than just an ally; Israel is an in- could call home. Sixty-two years later, and extremism but to bolstering free- spiration. Israel has grown into a thriving demo- dom, human rights, and democracy Yet this outpost of democratic ideals in the cratic state with a technologically ad- across the globe. Middle East continues to face external threats vanced economy and a rich, democratic The generosity and kindness of the to her very existence. I have seen Israeli fami- culture. Israeli people could not have been more lies terrorized by rocket attacks, and my visits The people of Israel embrace free- evident than the days following the have only strengthened my conviction that the dom, and through art and literature, devastating earthquake in Haiti. It was United States must be unwavering in our sup- music and business, the entire globe Israel that arrived on the scene first port for the right and responsibility of Israel to has benefited from Israel’s existence and began rescuing men, women, and protect her citizens from legitimate threats. and success. Throughout these 62 years, children trapped in the rubble. It was While serving in Congress, I have voted for the people of Israel have shown an Israel that built the first field hospital over $35 billion in economic and military as- open-hearted desire to live in peace and in Haiti and began offering immediate sistance for Israel, and I will continue to sup- a fierce resolve to protect the security medical care to the injured. And it was port such measures in the future. of their citizens no matter what the Israel that stood with those most in Ultimately, the only way to achieve lasting cost. This nation and these citizens need because of a simple belief in uni- peace and security for the citizens of Israel is have shown incredible determination versal human dignity. to secure a just, permanent, and peaceful set- and fortitude in the face of terrorism Let us stand with Israel today by tlement between Israelis and Palestinians. I and threats from those who deny and passing House Concurrent Resolution believe that the greatest service the United threaten Israel’s very existence. 260 and by expressing our most sincere States can provide to Israelis is as a facilitator Whether they be attacks from terrorist hope that our dear ally Israel achieves in negotiations among the parties. It is my groups like Hamas and Hezbollah or the lasting peace it has long deserved. deepest hope that Israeli and Palestinian lead- the continued financial sponsorship of Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great ers soon will join each other at the negotiating terrorism by Syria and Iran, the people pleasure that I rise today to congratulate our table, with the support of the U.S. administra- of Israel should know that the United friend and ally, the State of Israel, on the 62nd tion, to make swift progress toward an endur- States will always, unequivocally anniversary of her founding. ing peace agreement. stand in support of Israel’s right to A week ago, I had the honor of attending On Israel’s 62nd anniversary, I believe more self-defense. the National Days of Remembrance ceremony than ever that the future of Israel and the Mid- The relationship between the United in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. I was joined by dle East is one of peace, cooperation, secu- States and Israel is unbreakable. The 3 of my constituents, Marlboro residents Toby rity, and prosperity. I am pleased to join the relationship is one between two peo- Shylit Mack, Community Relations Committee Jewish community of New Jersey and all ples, our common values, the history Chair of the Jewish Federation of Monmouth Americans in celebrating Israel’s national suc- we share, our commitment to freedom, County, and her husband Bob Mack, and cesses, her great contributions to the inter- and our joint vision of a secure and North Brunswick resident Lee Livingston, national community, and her continued exist- peaceful Middle East. President of the Jewish Federation of Greater ence as an inspiration for us all. From the recognition of the new Middlesex County. Mr. GRAYSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state of Israel by President Harry Tru- As always, it was a very moving ceremony. commemorate the 62nd Anniversary of Israel’s man in 1948 through today, let me Sitting in the Rotunda, amidst survivors and Independence. Yom Ha’atzmaut, as it is called make this clear: The United States liberators from the U.S. Armed Forces, I was in Hebrew, allows us in the American Jewish stands with Israel and the United reminded that even in 1945—out of the ashes Community to pay tribute to Israel by reflecting States will always stand with Israel. of the most unimaginable tragedy in human on its past achievements, while simultaneously The relationship is secure and the rela- history—there was nothing pre-ordained about realizing its capacity to contribute further to tionship is strong. the founding of the State of Israel. When he the global community and the advancement of This resolution not only reaffirms was President, Dwight Eisenhower said, ‘‘Our human knowledge. As a member of the House Israel’s right to self-defense but recog- forces saved the remnants of the Jewish peo- Science and Technology Committee, I would nizes that the single most serious ple of Europe for a new life and a new hope like to pay tribute to Israel’s Independence by threat facing Israel’s security is that of in the reborn land of Israel.’’ highlighting some of its many accomplish- a nuclear-armed Iran. Iran’s illicit However, it took three years of tireless work ments in the fields of science and technology. quest for nuclear weapons poses an ex- of leaders like David Ben Gurion, Chaim The aspiration of Israeli pioneers to trans- istential threat to the state of Israel Weitzmann, and Golda Meir—coupled with the form a country, which is 60 percent desert and and an unacceptable threat towards dedicated support of Jews in the U.S. and lacks an abundance of natural resources, into the United States. The importance of throughout the world—to make the dream of a a modern state, led to strategic investments in this issue cannot be understated. reborn land of Israel become a reality. Even the fields of science and technology, which Just this week, the very week we cel- upon its founding 62 years ago, there was are now among Israel’s most developed sec- ebrate Israel’s independence, news or- nothing pre-ordained about Israel’s survival. tors. Today, Israeli scientists have contributed ganizations have reported that Presi- The State of Israel was created with great to advancements in the fields of agriculture, dent Ahmadinejad has approved new courage, and it is from this courage that Israel computer sciences, electronics, genetics, med- uranium enrichment plans in Iran. continues to maintain its vibrant and strong icine, optics, solar energy, health sciences, This threat is real and it is unaccept- democracy today. Israel’s achievements over and various fields of engineering. Israel is also able. Congress and the administration the last 62 years—in areas ranging from edu- home to many groundbreaking companies in must work together and use every tool cation and economics to science and agri- the high-tech industry, such as Symantec and at our disposal to prevent Iran from de- culture—far surpass what could reasonably be Allot. Symantec helped develop cloud com- veloping nuclear weapons. The United expected of such a young nation. During my puting which secures and manages informa- States must take immediate aggressive trips to Israel, I have witnessed the ingenuity tion on the internet, and Allot produces the action to ratchet up economic pressure and entrepreneurship of Israelis firsthand. broadband pipes needed for smart phones.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Israel has over 3,850 start-ups that have been At the same time we celebrate this occa- regime in the 1930s and 1940s made the idea established in Israel, and has the largest num- sion, we also are recollecting the 65th anniver- of a Jewish people having a state of their own ber of NASDAQ-listed companies outside of sary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration where they could feel secure and never again North America. Most NASDAQ Israeli firms camps and celebrating the annual Days of Re- be subjected to such horrors and brutality are high-tech companies, and over a dozen membrance commemorating the 6 million even more compelling and necessary. have market capitalizations of over $500 mil- Jews murdered in the Holocaust as well as After many years of struggle, Israel lion. the millions of other victims of Nazi persecu- emerged as an independent state. It gave ref- Proportionally to its size, Israel’s contribution. It was out of this torturous past that this uge to tens of thousands of Holocaust sur- tions to science and technology over the past new nation was formed. vivors, many of whom had been languishing in decades have been significant. Israel has On May 14, 1948, the people of Israel pro- temporary resettlement camps in Europe. made important contributions in a number of claimed the establishment of the sovereign Israel also became the home for Jews from areas in space research, including laser com- and independent State of Israel. Literally, with- scores of countries around the world and con- munication, research into embryo develop- in minutes, the United States recognized the tinues to provide a refuge to those who face ment, and osteoporosis, pollution monitoring, modern nation of Israel and welcomed it into anti-Semitic persecution. mapping geology, and soil and vegetation in the international community. That was the be- semi-arid environments. Israel’s lack of con- ginning of a longstanding and cherished In 62 years, Israel has transformed itself ventional energy sources has propelled exten- friendship between the two nations that en- from chiefly an agricultural exporter to an sive research and development of alternative dures to this day. international high-tech superpower, and it has energy sources—specifically innovative tech- The State of Israel remains one of the used its wealth and power to come to the aid nologies in the solar energy field. For exam- United States’ strongest allies and its endur- of others in times of need. I want to especially ple, Israel has become the world’s largest per ance is a testament to the ideals of freedom commend the people of Israel, its defense capita user of solar water heaters in the home. and democracy. Our nations share the com- forces, and the team of 250 Israeli doctors, A new, high-efficiency receiver to collect con- mon goals of peace, freedom, security, and nurses and relief workers who worked tire- centrated sunlight has been developed, which prosperity for their citizens and for the region. lessly to bring aid and comfort to the victims will enhance the use of solar energy in indus- It is this commonality that allows this relation- of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti try as well. ship to endure despite changes in Administra- on January 12, 2010. One of the major problems confronting the tions, of Congresses, and even disagreements Since its creation, Israel has continually global water supply today is pipe leakage. For that emerge from time to time. confronted hostile forces that threaten its ex- Israel, which is two-thirds desert, water-saving Despite many difficulties and challenges, istence, and the United States must remain technologies are of critical importance. The thanks to its greatest resource—its people— steadfast in ensuring the security of Israel. International Water Association has cited and the help of supporters throughout the With the assistance of the United States, Israel as one of the leaders in innovative world—Israel has built a vibrant democracy Israel was able to achieve peace treaties with methods to reduce non-revenue water, which and a thriving economy and society. Egypt and Jordan in the 1970s and 1990s, re- is water lost in the system before reaching the We must continue to strongly support spectively. These agreements made Israel customer. Additionally, Israel has surpassed Israel’s right to exist, its prosperity, and secu- many countries in the fields of computer engi- rity. One of the best ways to ensure this is for more secure and greatly lessened the neering and computer science. Israel’s the United States to continue to work to bring chances for another Arab-Israeli war with Weizmann Institute of Science and the life to the peace process between Israel and those two countries. Despite the threats it con- Technion, Israel Institute of Technology are its neighbors. tinues to face from hostile neighbors and vio- ranked among the top 20 academic institutions While recognizing that success ultimately lent militants, the people of Israel have estab- in the world in computer science. depends on the parties themselves finding lished a vibrant, pluralistic democracy that in- Israel began research and development in compromises and agreements, active U.S. en- corporates the freedoms cherished by all space exploration after establishing the Israel gagement as an honest broker and mediator Americans. Space Agency to coordinate and supervise a remains critical. It is my sincere wish that peace negotiations national space program. Israel launched its This will not be easy. Neither was estab- between Israel and its neighbors will succeed, first satellite, Ofeq-1, in 1998, and has since lishing the State of Israel. Nor has it been and that the Israeli people and all peoples of made major contributions in space research, easy to create a democratic state in a region that troubled region will be able to live in a including in areas of laser communication and where many of these tenets remain largely un- lasting peace. known and if known, unpracticed. Yet, 62 pollution monitoring. Ilan Ramon became the On the occasion of its 62nd anniversary, I years later, Israel stands firm. first Israeli astronaut in space when he was wish the people of Israel continued growth and Again, I want to extend my congratulations chosen as a Payload Specialist on the Space prosperity. I will continue working with my col- and best wishes to the people of Israel as Shuttle Columbia. leagues in Congress, with the Administration Israeli companies have excelled in computer they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of its and with the American people to ensure that security technologies, semiconductors and independence. the enduring bond that unites our two peoples communications. Intel and Microsoft both built Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today, not endures for the years and centuries to come. their first overseas research and development only do we celebrate the 62nd anniversary of centers in Israel, and other high-tech multi-na- the founding of the State of Israel, we also Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, on this, the tional corporations, such as IBM, Cisco Sys- celebrate the strong bonds of friendship and 62nd anniversary of the founding of Israel, I tems, and Motorola, have opened facilities in cooperation between the United States and want to extend my warmest regards to the the country. An Israeli, CEO and president of Israel. Our country, under the leadership of people of Israel and all those who made the M-Systems, Dov Moran, invented the first President Harry Truman, was the first country Middle East’s first democracy possible. flash drive in 1998. to recognize the State of Israel. And he later In the wake of one of the most horrific Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I cel- said, ‘‘I had faith in Israel before it was estab- crimes against humanity ever perpetrated, ebrate the accomplishments of the State of lished. I have faith in it now. I believe it has Jews from across the globe sought to form Israel on the 62nd anniversary of her found- a glorious future before it, not just as another their own homeland, one that enshrined in ing. Israel’s successes are a reflection of their sovereign nation but as the embodiment of the their constitution ‘freedom of religion, con- commitment to education and innovation, and great ideals of our civilization.’’ President Tru- science, language, education and culture.’ a tribute to the future of the Jewish State and man was right and we need to maintain the its people. Our shared dedication to these special relationship we have with Israel based President Harry Truman was the first inter- matters only further strengthens the bond be- on shared values, common strategic interests, national leader to recognize the state of Israel, tween our two countries. For these and many and moral bonds of friendship. Today, we and we’ve been proud allies ever since. other reasons, I join with my colleagues in honor not only that country’s independence In Israel, Americans can see much to be ad- celebration of Israel’s anniversary—and as an but the significance of what Israel stands for. mired, and we share common goals and de- ally for the protection and advancement of It represents the centuries-long yearnings of sires. We are both home to countless Israel’s future. the Jewish people for a homeland of their own innovators, entrepreneurs, scholars, thinkers, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I in the land of their forebears. The pogroms in activists, immigrants, and democrats. We both rise today to recognize and commemorate the tsarist Russia in the late 19th and early 20th strive for peace and a more just and stable 62 anniversary the State of Israel. centuries and the Holocaust under the Nazi world. And we are both familiar with

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2775 the hard trials, tribulations, and triumphs that and its higher learning institutions rank among sional support for the State of Israel has not come to define a people and a culture. the best with a flourishing top notch hi-tech in- wavered, and ties between our two countries Let’s continue our strong and hopeful rela- dustry. Israel has proven that for peace sake remain inextricably linked. tionship as we work toward peace across the it is ready to compromise, as with the painful Last August, I was fortunate enough to visit globe. Gaza Disengagement that Hamas failed to ap- Israel with a number of my Congressional col- Mr. NYE. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Dr. preciate. Hamas is yet to release Israeli sol- leagues. That visit left an indelible impression Israel Zoberman, founding rabbi of Congrega- dier Gilad Shalit. A united Palestinian front, on me. It is one thing to read of Israel’s history tion Beth Chaverim in Virginia Beach, Virginia, free from Iran’s and Syria’s menacing involve- and about that region of the world, but it is this passage shall be recorded in the CON- ment, and one eager to live peacefully as quite another to walk through the streets in Je- GRESSIONAL RECORD of the United States of Israel’s neighbor will not be disappointed in rusalem, see Israel from the Golan Heights, America: Israel’s response. and spend time at Yad Vashem and at ‘‘The 62nd anniversary of the State of Israel ‘‘As the only democratic state, the West’s Masada. While there, I also visited Ramallah is a genuine cause for celebration. It is sadly canary, in the Middle East celebrates a hard- and met with Palestinians who are engaged in not a given having a sovereign Jewish state won milestone and heroically maintained inde- the peace process. following a long history of denial, and current pendence, its fondest dream and secret weap- Along with my colleagues in Congress and attempts to delegitimize. Israel is both the ful- on remains an undying attachment to the my constituents back home in Hawaii, I look fillment and unfolding quest of two millennia of promise of shalom’s blessings, and its con- forward to the day when the Middle East is a prayerful persistence and unyielding faith. secrated mission of an historic people to con- region at peace. I am confident that our gov- From Inquisition to pogroms to finally a continue inspiring the human family to bring out ernments will continue to work together as al- suming Holocaust designed to seal the anti- the best within it.’’ lies to ensure that the goal of achieving a Semitic rejection of Jewish insistence to live in Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, it is with great comprehensive peace in the region becomes fidelity to its own Biblical covenant with God— honor that I rise today to celebrate the 62nd a not-so-distant reality. Israel’s triumph of survival is thus a statement anniversary of a great democracy and our Congress must also work with the Obama of hope in the human potential to endure mon- close friend and important ally, Israel. administration to make certain that Israel’s se- umental hardships. The United States and Israel share a unique curity remains intact. On April 15, 2010, a ‘‘Yet what is a people to do if destined to and unbreakable bond. This bond is based number of my colleagues from both sides of experience the miracle of rebirth in a region as upon friendship, common values, and a strong the aisle sent a letter to President Obama as- problematic as today’s Middle East? That stra- interest in a peaceful future for the Middle suring him of bipartisan support to prevent tegic geo-political gateway to continents has East. From its first breaths in 1948 until today, Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability always enticed the appetite of empires for Israel has stood as the foremost beacon of using the tools we have at our disposal, in- control, gaining access to resources, expan- democracy in the Middle East. cluding engagement with the Iranian regime sion and power. Colonialism took its toll, mate- As the sole democracy in the region, Israel and targeted sanctions. Although I was in Ha- rially and psychologically, and forced the erup- is the United States’ most strategic ally in the waii and did not have an opportunity to sign it, tion of conflict between Jews and Arabs. Middle East, and I have supported policies I would like to go on record in support of this ‘‘The Palestinian national identity, on the soil that strengthen its safety, security and welfare. letter, which reiterates congressional support that had been the setting for centuries of Jew- Israel must be able to rely on the friendship of for President Obama to do what is necessary ish life and creativity, brought the two into the United States as it takes the bold steps to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weap- tragic and perpetual conflict whose full resolu- necessary towards peace in the Middle East. on. Late last year, I voted in support of H.R. tion still eludes us though progress has been Some of this reliance comes in the form of 2194, a bill that amends the existing Iran made. However, the reason for guarded opti- U.S. foreign assistance. Providing foreign as- Sanctions Act of 1996 and imposes additional mism is rooted in the ultimate interests of the sistance to Israel is important as Israel faces sanctions that would curb energy investments wider Arab and Muslim world, whose tacit rec- legitimate, external threats to its survival— in Iran. Soon the House and Senate will vote ognition of Israel’s factual and future existence Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran. on a conference measure, and I hope that through Egypt’s and Jordan’s breakthrough We must also provide Israel diplomatic sup- passage of this legislation will further deter the diplomatic ties is positive. Let all the Arab and port in the form of sanctions against the Ira- security threat that Iran’s regime poses to Muslim states reach out to formally join and nian government, before it is too late. Iran’s Israel. reassure Israel of their intentions at this critical pursuit of a nuclear weapon is a real and im- I join my colleagues in wishing the Israeli juncture. mediate threat to the existence of Israel, and people a happy Independence Day and reaf- ‘‘What has replaced much of the anti-Israel a serious and troubling threat to the security of firm Congress’s commitment to our relation- ideology is the even more potent power of an the entire Middle East and the U.S. A nuclear ship with the Israeli state. extreme Iran, whose leaders’ political plan of Iran is simply unacceptable, and we must do Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to regional domination and world influence is what we can to deter this threat. recognize and celebrate the 62nd anniversary cloaked in religious absolutism that loathes The Iranian government, and the inter- of Israel Independence Day. compromise, seeking total victory over its ad- national community, must recognize the Jew- I was fortunate to travel to Israel in 1982 versary. Consequently, Iran has been fanning ish, democratic state of Israel’s legitimacy and and still have strong memories of my visit to and financing the dangerous turmoil produced right to exist, given the Jewish people’s three that tiny strip of land that holds so much by their proxies of Hamas and Hezbollah millennia of history in the land of Israel. Israel meaning for so many. Much has changed whose goal is to foil an Israel-Palestinian is Jewish land, and this must be recognized. since that time, and I have heard repeatedly peace settlement while engaging Israel in a Once again, Mr. Speaker, I congratulate that it is like a whole new country worth vis- war of attrition on two fronts. Iran’s nuclear Israel on its 62nd anniversary. It is imperative iting again, which I intend to do. drive is geared toward neutralizing Israel’s es- that we continue to remain firmly behind our Israel has developed a vibrant and diverse sential deterrence, dominating the Arabs and friends in Israel. As our strongest ally in one democratic society. It is home to an innovative establishing Iran as a prestigious arbiter in of the most volatile regions in the world, our technology sector with more start-ups than world affairs, while offering its Ayatollahs crit- country’s first priority must be to be a true any other country except the United States. I ical hegemony of imperialistic magnitude. friend a partner with Israel. am proud to say that many of these organiza- ‘‘The United States is bound to Israel Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support tions have strong research and development through a special relationship born of compel- of the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the relationships with organizations throughout my ling legacies of both countries, the common State of Israel. home State of Massachusetts and that these democratic ethos of free nations and shared Americans stand beside the Israeli people in relationships continue to create jobs for both security concerns to combat religious fun- commemoration of Israel’s independence, and Americans and Israelis. damentalism, including radical Islam. we celebrate the vision of the 37 Israelis who Israel has been a place of refuge and op- ‘‘Overall, Israel has achieved much that is established the founding declaration on April portunity for thousands coming from countries exemplary given constricting conditions. It has 20, 1948, in order to secure a free, just, and as diverse as Ethiopia and the former Soviet absorbed and saved millions of Jewish refu- peaceful new nation. Union. And Israel has provided relief around gees. It has reached out to offer professional Shortly after Israel was founded, President the world for victims of natural disasters in expertise and economic aid to many devel- Harry Truman became the first national leader Haiti, Southeast Asia and elsewhere. oping countries across continents. And Israel to recognize Israel as a friend and partner of It has done all this while being surrounded has revived the Hebrew language and culture the United States. Since that time, Congres- by enemies. In this environment, Israel has

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Nearly a quarter cooperation between our two countries will NATO patrols of the Mediterranean. of the Israeli workforce holds university de- continue long into the future. In November, I had the honor of attending grees, ranking Israel third in that category in Again, I rise to celebrate the 62nd anniver- the dedication of the 9/11 Living Memorial, a the industrialized world, after the United States sary of Israel’s independence and to recognize monument established by the Jewish National and Holland. Israel also claims one of the the lasting friendship between our two coun- Fund in the foothills of Jerusalem beside a for- world’s highest numbers of books and muse- tries. est planted in the memory of those who per- ums per capita. Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ished on 9/11. It is the only memorial outside Over the last sixty two years Israel has be- honor Israel’s 62nd Independence Day. the United States that names all of the victims come a global leader in medicine and tech- Israel is not just a vitally important ally to and a powerful example of the enduring and nology. Israeli medicine and medical equip- the United States, it is a beacon of democracy emotional connection between our nations. ment is exported world wide. And Israeli tech- in a part of the world where democracies are This year, Yom Ha’atzmaut also comes at a nologies are protecting and assisting U.S. mili- few and far between. moment of great anxiety. Iran is ramping up tary personnel deployed around the globe. Sadly, all too often, Israel is forced to de- efforts to obtain nuclear weapons capability High-tech companies are rushing to get an fend these democratic values against count- which poses an existential threat to the coun- Israeli presence. In addition to boasting the less who wish to wipe Israel off the map. try’s survival. Hezbollah is arming itself with highest density of start-ups in the world (a The threat of rocket attacks is nearly con- Scud missiles. Gilad Shalit remains in cap- total of 3,850 start-ups, one for every 1,844 stant for Israelis. I had the opportunity to visit tivity. Gaza remains unstable and in the com- Israelis), more Israeli companies are listed on Israel last year, and I witnessed firsthand ing months the United Nations General As- the NASDAQ exchange than all companies some of the damage caused by rocket attacks sembly will again seek action on the flawed, from the entire European continent. Moreover, Israel is leading a green revolu- by Hamas from Gaza. I am amazed at the de- inaccurate, and biased Goldstone Report on tion with its high-tech companies and Israel is termination of the Israelis to continue to lead the war in Gaza. the only country in the world that entered the normal lives despite the constant threats and In the face of all these issues, it is clear that 21st century with a net gain in its number of reminders of terrorism. It was particularly evi- the United States is working side-by-side with trees. dent during a trip to Sderot, at an indoor play- Israel to meet and resolve all of these chal- The American people—and particularly the ground that also functions as a bomb shelter. lenges. United States Congress—have contributed The threat from Iran is even more ominous. In the past few weeks, there have been ten- mightily to Israel’s sustenance and security Between the Holocaust denials, the arms ship- sions and arguments among good friends. over the years. Of that we are justifiably ments to terrorists, and the quest for nuclear Emotions were high after Vice President proud. weapons, Iran is not only a threat to Israel, it BIDEN’s recent visit to Israel. It was distressing Still, despite its strength, Israel faces incred- is a threat to the United States. that the mishandling of a housing planning an- ible challenges to its existence. The Islamic- That’s why, as we commemorate Israel’s nouncement tarnished a concrete peace initia- militant group Hamas, which is determined to Independence Day, I can think of no more ap- tive to launch proximity talks designed to facili- bring about Israel’s destruction, remains in propriate action for those of us here in Con- tate the return to direct negotiations between control of the Gaza strip and continues to plot gress than to finish our work on Iran sanctions Israel and the Palestinian Authority. But Israel against Israel. Hamas is actively working to legislation, and to deliver a final bill to Presi- is not retreating from the road of diplomacy, disrupt the return to peace negotiations be- dent Obama as quickly as possible. and neither is the United States. The Pales- tween Israelis and Palestinians. Last year, the House passed H.R. 1327, the tinian Authority should also stay the course. Hezbollah, which is sustained by Iran and Iran Sanctions Enabling Act by a vote of 414 What is more significant, are the exception- supported by Syria, remains perched on to 6, as well as H.R. 2194, the Iran Refined ally strong statements of support for Israel, its Israel’s northern border. As The New York Petroleum Act by a vote of 412 to 12. In Janu- security and our alliance by the President, the Times recently noted, it is believed that Syria ary, the Senate approved S. 2799, the Com- Vice President, and the Secretary of State’s has delivered accurate long-distance Scud prehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reiteration of missiles to Hezbollah, placing cities deep in Divestment Act of 2009 by voice vote. his commitment to participate in talks, prox- Israel’s heartland, including Tel Aviv, within There is clearly broad, bipartisan support for imity or direct, without pre-conditions. range. this legislation, and I believe we must act with- Although Israel’s enemies want to portray Furthermore, the Islamic Republic of Iran, a out further delay. an atmosphere of crisis, there is nothing for theologically-based state whose President has Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, this week, them to exploit. The one-state solution they threatened to ‘‘wipe Israel off the map’’, is rap- Israel marks the 62nd anniversary of the his- advocate to eradicate the Jewish state is idly developing nuclear weapons and long- toric date in the Hebrew calendar when the transparently a policy of genocide not peace. range missiles. British Mandate over Palestine expired and a When peace is finally achieved, Jerusalem In my view, there is no greater threat to modern Jewish state was reborn. will remain, as it is today, the eternal capital Israel, the United States, and the world than Each year, Israel Independence Day, Yom of Israel. And this will be embraced by the the prospect of a nuclear Iran. For this reason, Ha’atzmaut, is an opportunity to catalogue the United States in spirit and in law, just as it is in the coming weeks the Congress will send remarkable accomplishments of a nation built today. President Obama legislation designed to on the hopes of generations. And it is an op- The most resounding answer to Israeli’s crit- strongly sanction Iran in order to cripple its nu- portunity for us to reiterate the enduring sup- ics is the strength and vibrancy of its democ- clear weapons program. I am proud to be the port and friendship of the United States gov- racy, its commitment to live in peace with its sponsor of that legislation. ernment and the American people. neighbors, and its dedication to promoting sta- In closing, I congratulate Israel on its 62nd This year, we celebrate a country that has bility and security in the region. anniversary of independence. Today we reaf- engineered immense economic prosperity, The United States and Israel have much firm our nation’s pledge to Israel: that we will even in the face of the worst economic chal- common ground to celebrate this year as al- stand in solidarity with Israel against all violent lenge since the Great Depression. Today, ways and we stand proud to do so. assaults on its security and well-being. Israel’s Israel has the second largest number of tech- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, since the found- security is America’s security, Israel’s hopes nology startup companies in the world, after ing of the State of Israel sixty two years ago, for peace are America’s hopes for peace, and the United States. As we mark the 25th anni- the United States has had no greater friend in we will always stand side by side. versary of the 1984 U.S. Free Trade Agree- the Middle East. The U.S.-Israeli friendship is Ms. SCHWARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I recognize ment, Israel boasts the largest number of based on shared democratic values, progress, the sixty-second anniversary of Yom NASDAQ-listed companies outside of North and our hope for peace between nations. This Ha’atzmaut, to congratulate the State of Israel America. Considering Israeli leadership in bio- friendship is buttressed by our nation’s on its Independence Day, and to celebrate the medical, alternative energy, and defense re- unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security. unshakeable U.S.-Israel relationship.

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On May 14, 1948, them faithful to the ideals of the state deployed to Iraq only last fall, and was Israel declared independence, providing a new that was established 62 years ago. based with his unit in the northern safe haven for Holocaust survivors and for Di- b 1700 part of the country. aspora Jews before and since the Holocaust, Lieutenant Collins recently wrote who experienced a millennium of anti-Semi- I feel this commitment every time I that he was working to improve secu- tism. visit Israel and see the unshakeable rity conditions and the quality of life In honor of Israeli Independence Day and in dedication to improving the Jewish for the Iraqi people. In this year’s na- recognition of the close relationship between homeland. Since its founding 62 years tional elections in Iraq, his platoon Israel and the United States, we will continue ago, Israel has become a modern state, helped provide security for a free and to work with our trusted ally to pursue a se- a beacon of democracy, and a hub of fair election process, and I know that cure and peaceful Middle East, assuring lib- technological advancement. And the he took great pride in that. erty, economic prosperity, and security for world has benefited from Israel’s con- He was a man willing and ready to Israel and its neighbors. While Hamas, tributions. serve his country. As a dedicated sol- Hezbollah and Iran threaten this security with Israel is the world’s largest per cap- dier, he wanted to help spread far and words and missiles, the U.S. Congress stands ita user of solar water heaters in their wide the same freedom we love and committed to work towards a secure Israel homes. Israel will be launching the cherish here in the United States. where all of its citizens can live, prosper, and world’s first electric car network Lieutenant Collins’ willingness to help dream in security. throughout the country, reducing their others came as no surprise to anyone In its 62 years of nationhood, Israel exempli- dependence on foreign oil, and serving who knew him. A native of Tyrone, fies freedom, opportunity, and democratic val- as a model to the rest of the world. Georgia, and a graduate of Sandy ues. Its unfettered elections, transparent Israel’s experience on the front lines of Creek High School, he was well re- press, and vital economy distinguish it as a terrorism have allowed them to use spected among his peers. In fact, one leader in the Middle East. It is our closest ally their first responder skills when hu- former classmate wrote that Collins in the region. As such, I welcome the oppor- manitarian crises occur around the ‘‘was compassionate and at the same tunity to acknowledge and celebrate its inde- world, not just in Israel. Just a few time had a great sense of humor that pendence and our shared efforts to ensure its months ago, Israel dispatched a team could not be matched. Robert would al- safe and secure future. to Haiti, setting up a field hospital, de- ways be there for people when they livering medical care, and saving lives. f needed help.’’ They were the first ones on the ground. His parents, Deacon and Sharon, are The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Finally, Israel has taken painful both retired lieutenant colonels. They previous order of the House, the gen- steps toward peace, making sacrifices, proudly served our Nation, and they tleman from Indiana (Mr. BURTON) is sometimes unilaterally, toward the proudly supported their son’s decision recognized for 5 minutes. goal of reaching an agreement with its to serve our country. While we honor (Mr. BURTON of Indiana addressed Arab neighbors. Israelis live under con- Lieutenant Collins, we should also the House. His remarks will appear stant threat from Hamas’s barrage of think of Deacon and Sharon. Lieuten- hereafter in the Extensions of Re- rocket attacks from Gaza, from the ant Collins was also blessed to have Ni- marks.) dangerous and genocidal words of a dic- cole, his fiancee, and childhood sweet- f tator in Iran, from a buildup of weap- heart. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a ons on its northern border, from a des- Last week Lieutenant Collins came previous order of the House, the gentle- picable campaign to delegitimize Israel home to Georgia for the last time, and woman from Nevada (Ms. BERKLEY) is on the international stage. his community came out to honor him. recognized for 5 minutes. While the threats against the United From local veterans to ordinary citi- (Ms. BERKLEY addressed the House. States and Israel grow and strengthen, zens, the procession route was lined Her remarks will appear hereafter in so too must our joint resolve to con- with people waving American flags and the Extensions of Remarks.) front them. I am proud to be a sup- paying their great respect to this hero. f porter of a strong U.S.-Israel relation- One gentleman summed it up best ship. We are stronger together through when he said, ‘‘I am a patriot. Anyone HONORING ISRAELI our friendship. We are safer together who gives up their life for my freedom, INDEPENDENCE DAY through our cooperation. And in this well, this is the least I can do.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a uncertain world, the United States and Today I stand here to honor First previous order of the House, the gen- Israel need each other. Lieutenant Robert Collins because it tleman from Florida (Mr. KLEIN) is rec- On this Israeli Independence Day, I was the least I could do. He stood for ognized for 5 minutes. acknowledge the brave men and women me and all Americans by serving and Mr. KLEIN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I and their families who have sacrificed sacrificing to our Nation, and he is an rise today to support House Concurrent so much for the Jewish homeland, and American hero. I want to thank him Resolution 260 and acknowledge both I look forward to the day when Israel from me and my family and the genera- the sacrifices and the celebrations of can celebrate independence in peace tions to come. And I also want to the Israeli people on their Independ- and security. thank his loving parents for the sac- ence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut. f rifice that they have given to this Sixty-two years ago, the founders of great Nation. the Jewish state gathered together in HONORING FIRST LIEUTENANT ROBERT COLLINS f Tel Aviv to declare: ‘‘Exiled from the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a land of Israel, the Jewish people re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gen- main faithful to it in all the countries previous order of the House, the gentleman from New York (Mr. ENGEL) is of their dispersion, never ceasing to tleman from Georgia (Mr. WESTMORE- recognized for 5 minutes. pray and hope for their return and the LAND) is recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. ENGEL addressed the House. His restoration of their national freedom.’’ Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, remarks will appear hereafter in the In every turn of Jewish history, ex- it is with a heavy heart and a humble Extensions of Remarks.) pulsion after expulsion, pogrom after spirit that I come today to this Peo- f pogrom, the vision and the dream of ple’s House, to this floor of the Peo- the return to Israel would keep the ple’s House to honor an American hero. ISRAEL’S 62ND INDEPENDENCE Jewish people going. It was this hope Mr. Speaker, First Lieutenant Rob- DAY that fueled the establishment of the ert Collins answered his Nation’s call The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a state of Israel, and through every bat- to duty after graduating from West previous order of the House, the gentle- tle and every war, the words of the Point Military Academy in 2008. And woman from California (Ms. CHU) is Israeli Proclamation of Independence earlier this month he made the ulti- recognized for 5 minutes.

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Despite But above all, we share a deep commit- Just minutes after the declaration of decades of terror and threats to its ex- ment to stand by each other and face the founding of the State of Israel, istence, the nation still stands today, the challenges ahead. President Harry Truman recognized proud and defiant to those who would One of those challenges that we faced that country, and it began a 62-year wish her harm. together was the devastating earth- long commitment, nonpartisan, bipar- Sixty-two years ago, just minutes quake in Haiti. I commend the efforts tisan, universal throughout our coun- after David Ben-Gurion announced the and generosity of the Israeli people try recognizing the importance of our establishment of a home for the Jewish who worked on the ground in Haiti, the relationship with the State of Israel. people, the United States was the first State of Israel, the Israel Defense I believe that this Congress of the Nation to recognize its independence. Forces, and the Israeli people for their United States maintains that dedica- Our unwavering support for the secu- outstanding contributions to earth- tion and will forevermore. quake relief in Haiti. rity and prosperity of Israel continues f to this day because of the core ideals In a world of great uncertainty, Israel has been a key partner, ally, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a our two countries share, ideals of per- previous order of the House, the gen- severance, democracy, and innovation. friend of the United States, and I look tleman from New Jersey (Mr. ROTH- I am proud to stand here today to con- forward to our continued work to- MAN) is recognized for 5 minutes. gratulate the State and people of Israel gether based on these shared values. Before I close, I would like to take a (Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey ad- on the anniversary of their independ- dressed the House. His remarks will ap- ence, and to pledge that we will con- moment to recognize the Jewish community of South Florida, where I call pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- tinue to work together to achieve glob- marks.) al security, peace, and prosperity. my home. These inspiring men and women continue to work tirelessly f f with me so that we can be sure the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Jewish State of Israel is secure and previous order of the House, the gen- previous order of the House, the gen- prosperous. And it is with them in tleman from New York (Mr. WEINER) is tleman from New York (Mr. ISRAEL) is mind that I say these next three words recognized for 5 minutes. recognized for 5 minutes. with gratitude, passion, and resolve: (Mr. ISRAEL addressed the House. (Mr. WEINER addressed the House. Am Yisrael Chai! The Nation of Israel His remarks will appear hereafter in His remarks will appear hereafter in lives! the Extensions of Remarks.) the Extensions of Remarks.) f f f HONORING THE 62ND ANNIVER- 62ND ANNIVERSARY OF ISRAEL HONORING THE 62ND ANNIVER- SARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL SARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentle- previous order of the House, the gentle- previous order of the House, the gen- woman from Illinois (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) tleman from North Carolina (Mr. woman from Florida (Ms. WASSERMAN is recognized for 5 minutes. ETHERIDGE) is recognized for 5 minutes. SCHULTZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. rise to honor the 62nd anniversary of today to celebrate the 62nd anniversary Speaker, I rise today to recognize Yom the founding of the Jewish State of of the founding of the State of Israel HaAtzmaut, the 62nd anniversary of Israel. Israel has weathered decades of and join with the Israeli people in hon- the independence of the State of Israel, war and terrorism, but it remains a and to reaffirm the unbreakable bond thriving democracy and America’s oring the country’s founders and mark- between our two democratic nations. closest friend and ally in the Middle ing its great achievements and suc- Sixty-two years ago, on May 14, 1948, East. cesses. the State of Israel declared sovereignty As a very young child, I remember On May 14, 1948, Israel’s founders de- and independence as a homeland for the immense pride and joy my family clared that the country would be not the Jewish people. With little resources felt when the Jewish state became a re- only a Jewish State, but also a demo- and seemingly insurmountable obsta- ality. I had the privilege of traveling cratic one, where all citizens, regard- cles, Israel has become a thriving and once again to Israel earlier this month. less of religion, ethnicity, race or gen- prosperous democracy, and has made And again I was struck by the resil- der, would live in peace with equal worldwide contributions in technology, ience, the courage, and innovation of civil rights. Since that day, Americans medicine, agriculture, and environ- the Israeli people, as well as their pride have stood side by side with Israel to mental innovation. Despite this in the beautifully lush country they form a strong bond of friendship. Even progress, Israel continues to face had built in the desert. as we celebrate, we also look forward threats from hostile actors such as I thought about my childhood again to the next 62 years and beyond. Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah. and the number of times that I had Mr. Speaker, I would like to again This was strikingly clear when I led saved my nickels and dimes to buy congratulate the Israeli Government, a congressional delegation to Israel trees and tree certificates that we used its people, and others on this, their this past January. Meeting after meet- for birthdays and anniversaries to 62nd year of independence. ing we heard from strong and resilient plant trees in Israel and to turn that Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Israelis who have lived their lives desert and make it bloom. Israel on her 62nd anniversary of independ- under the constant showering of rock- No longer just a longing of the Jew- ence. ets and continued suicide bombing at- ish people, Israel today is a leader in On May 14, 1948 the day the British Man- tacks. Put simply, we would not allow technology, and energy, and scientific date expired, the new Jewish state—the State our government to stand idly by as innovation, including medical innova- of Israel—was formally established in parts of hundreds of rockets and mortars came tions. It is also the only democratic what was known as the British Mandate for crashing down on the heads of our citi- state in the Middle East, and our stead- Palestine. With the establishment of the State zens, and we cannot expect Israel to sit fast friend and ally and partner. Today of Israel in 1948, Jewish independence, lost idly by either. I believe the Govern- we mark the 62nd anniversary of the two thousand years earlier, was restored. ment of Israel has not only a right, but State of Israel and celebrate the un- When Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion read also an obligation to protect its citi- breakable bonds between our two coun- the Declaration of Independence, 11 minutes zens. And I firmly stand by this right tries, the unbreakable bonds between later when those words had traveled halfway and obligation. our two countries. around the world, they were endorsed by

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This is being proposed by the Bush administra- civilization.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tion, and it said that it today rec- The United States and Israel are close allies previous order of the House, the gen- ommended the most significant regu- whose people share a deep and abiding tleman from Illinois (Mr. QUIGLEY) is latory overhaul in the housing finance friendship based on a shared commitment to recognized for 5 minutes. core values including democracy, human industry since the savings and loan cri- (Mr. QUIGLEY addressed the House. sis a decade ago. rights and freedom of the press and religion. His remarks will appear hereafter in Israel stood by America in spirit and in action the Extensions of Remarks.) b 1715 after the tragic events of 9–11. Israel has f Apparently, we did not learn a lot been the only democratic ally of the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a from the savings and loan crisis. But States in the Middle East, as both our great the Bush administration was trying. nations fight the same scourge of terrorism previous order of the House, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. SMITH) is And so they were requesting to Con- and Islamic extremism. Like all North Caro- gress that there be an overhaul of linians, I stand united with our allies, like recognized for 5 minutes. (Mr. SMITH of Washington addressed Freddie and Fannie because they saw Israel, as we engage in this campaign to hunt problems coming. Why was that? Be- down and punish the terrorist perpetrators. We the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- cause Freddie and Fannie had had a must ensure that those who mean us harm few billion dollars here and there that marks.) can never again threaten innocent American they couldn’t really account for. And men, women and children. A strong Israel is f things weren’t going so well for them. an asset to the national security of the United The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a And so this is back in September 11, States and brings stability to the Middle East. previous order of the House, the gentle- 2003, the middle of the Bush adminis- Mr. Speaker, I would like to again congratu- woman from California (Ms. WOOLSEY) tration, Bush asking for greater au- late the Israeli government and people on their is recognized for 5 minutes. thority to oversee Freddie and Fannie. 62nd year of independence. (Ms. WOOLSEY addressed the House. Well, what was the result of that re- f Her remarks will appear hereafter in quest? the Extensions of Remarks.) Well, the result of the request was The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f that the Republicans in the House previous order of the House, the gen- passed legislation to do that and sent The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a tleman from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- it to the Senate. Now, at that time, we previous order of the House, the gen- KEY) is recognized for 5 minutes. have the congressional Democrats tleman from Oregon (Mr. DEFAZIO) is (Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts ad- weighing in. At that time the Demo- recognized for 5 minutes. dressed the House. His remarks will ap- crats were in the minority in the pear hereafter in the Extensions of Re- (Mr. DEFAZIO addressed the House. House. And we had now-chairman, he marks.) His remarks will appear hereafter in wasn’t at that time, but he is now- the Extensions of Remarks.) f Chairman BARNEY FRANK in the New The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a f York Times, same article, September previous order of the House, the gentle- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 11, 2003. This is what BARNEY FRANK woman from Pennsylvania (Ms. previous order of the House, the gentle- says: these two entities, Fannie Mae SCHWARTZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. woman from Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is rec- and Freddie Mac, are not facing any (Ms. SCHWARTZ addressed the ognized for 5 minutes. kind of financial crisis. House. Her remarks will appear here- (Ms. KAPTUR addressed the House. Now, this is a Democrat that’s sup- after in the Extensions of Remarks.) Her remarks will appear hereafter in posed to know what’s going on with the Extensions of Remarks.) Freddie and Fannie. He’s a chairman f now of that committee, the committee f The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a that looks over these things. previous order of the House, the gen- THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY He says, they’re not facing any kind tleman from California (Mr. SCHIFF) is The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under of financial crisis. The more people ex- recognized for 5 minutes. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- aggerate these problems, the more (Mr. SCHIFF addressed the House. uary 6, 2009, the gentleman from Mis- pressure is on these companies, the less we will see in terms of affordable hous- His remarks will appear hereafter in souri (Mr. AKIN) is recognized for 60 the Extensions of Remarks.) minutes as the designee of the minor- ing. Well, it’s always easy to look back in ity leader. f hindsight. Hindsight, people say, is 20/ Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, it’s a treat The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a 20. Congressman BARNEY FRANK was previous order of the House, the gentle- to join you and my colleagues once obviously wrong, not just somewhat woman from California (Ms. LORETTA again this evening and talk about a wrong, he was way wrong. He had pre- SANCHEZ) is recognized for 5 minutes. subject that has been troublesome to viously been quoted as saying, we’re (Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- all of us for some number of months going to roll the dice and make sure fornia addressed the House. Her re- now, that is the state of the economy, that anybody who wants to get a home marks will appear hereafter in the Ex- the problem with unemployment, and loan can get it. And yet here he says tensions of Remarks.) the various causes and factors that there’s no real problem with Freddie caused some of the tremendous level of f and Fannie. Of course what we find is distress economically which we have there is a big problem with Freddie and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a been experiencing. previous order of the House, the gen- Fannie. Sometimes it’s helpful as we wade And so the Republicans, seeing this tleman from Georgia (Mr. MARSHALL) into a rather broad subject such as the is recognized for 5 minutes. coming, passed a bill in the House. And problem of jobs and the economy, it is as you know, when you pass a bill in (Mr. MARSHALL addressed the helpful to take a look back a little bit, the House, the next thing you do is House. His remarks will appear here- see what we can learn from some of the send it to the Senate. Now people are after in the Extensions of Remarks.) lessons of history and how we got into much more aware today as to how f the mess in the first place. things work in the Senate. It’s not suf- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a Some of the first rather troubling ficient in the Senate just to have a ma- previous order of the House, the gen- signs of the condition which brought jority of votes. You’d think, now there

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So Wall Street fat cats that helped create once you bring it up for a vote, then this created one whale of an economic this problem that are now permanently you can pass it with 50-plus votes. mess. too big to fail and get a permanent So what happened then, the Repub- What was the start of it? The start of bailout fund at the expense of our local licans passed this bill to regulate it was the fact that we had these lib- banks who didn’t do anything wrong Freddie and Fannie. It went to the Sen- eral programs trying to suspend the and played by the rules. And so it’s ate, and it died over there, along with rules of mathematics and saying you really frustrating when you see this a whole lot of other bills that the Re- can make loans to people who can’t af- bill moving through. publicans in the House passed, and it ford to pay their loans, and you can And they’re trying to call it a re- died because it did not have 60 votes. just keep doing it and doing it, and no- form. Really, all it does is it lets the Why did it not? body is ever going to have to pay. SEC off the hook for their failures to Well, the Republicans had 50-some Guess who had to pay? You got it actually do their jobs as regulators Senators, but they would have to get right. The U.S. taxpayer had to pay. when they let Bernie Madoff off, and five or six Democrats to go along. None And we come back again, now, we they had a Ponzi scheme similarly in of the Democrats went along with fur- have this chairman, BARNEY FRANK, south Louisiana by this guy called ther regulation of Freddie and Fannie, who’s now in charge of fixing this prob- Stanford. Once again, a report just and so the bill died in the Senate. lem, which he was very comfortable came out the other day that the SEC So Freddie and Fannie cruise along with. Freddie and Fannie are not fac- knew about this back in the 1990s and happily through the night, and no con- ing any kind of financial crisis. The did nothing. And the SEC’s been dere- cern about icebergs or bad weather more people exaggerate these prob- lict in their responsibility so they’re ahead, and as we see, and as we saw, lems, the more pressure is on the com- going to try to go create some new come to grief, and then require a major panies, the less we’ll see in terms of af- Federal agency to do the job that the Federal bailout to try to protect them. fordable housing. SEC was supposed to do but didn’t do. Now, what Freddie and Fannie had It turns out that he was just wrong, What we ought to do is hold those folks been doing was this: for many years be- and now his job is to try and fix it. accountable, like the folks at SEC and fore this, even before 2003, there had Well, now we’ve got ourselves a good the folks that propped up Fannie and been Federal policies saying that you economic mess on our hands, and we’re Freddie that created this mess, instead have to—the different banks in dif- starting to have problems with the of trying to blame somebody else and ferent cities have to give loans to peo- economy. And we’re going to get into punishing our local banks who didn’t ple, even though it may seem like the what happened next in just a minute. do anything wrong, and now making it job that they have or the place where This is a regular whodunit. I hope harder for them to give loans to our they want to buy a house is not a good you’ll stay seated and ready to go. But small businesses and middle class fami- bet financially. In other words, what I have my good friend from Louisiana lies. you’re saying to people is, yeah, you joining me. And, STEVE, please. Mr. AKIN. Congressman, as I hear don’t have too good a job, and we’re Mr. SCALISE. I want to thank my you speak, I’m just reminded that I not so sure you can pay this loan off, friend and colleague from Missouri for probably didn’t do you justice to intro- but the Federal Government was de- leading this hour. And I know we’ve ducing you, because, to some degree, manding that banks make these loans continued to have this conversation you’re an economic wizard because you to people who were what the banks and talked about this months ago, stood here on the floor a year ago, just would call poor risks. And so we have back when the original bill came before we were going to pass this cap- more and more of these banks. through to do the stimulus package and-tax bill, and actually, I guess I’m Now, over time, Freddie and Fannie and, you know, President Obama said thinking about the—I called it the had carried some loans that were bad that he’s got to spend more money to porkulus bill. Some people called it the risks over time; and particularly under get the economy back on track. And I stimulus bill. And you told, on this Clinton’s last year, those percentages know you’re getting ready to talk floor, and this is nationally recorded were kicked up, forcing Freddie and about Henry Morgenthau, who was for anybody who wants to look at it, Fannie, effectively, because these loans Treasury Secretary under Franklin you said that stimulus bill is not going all ended in Freddie and Fannie, to ac- Roosevelt. And he warned back then to work. cept more and more loans that were that spending and spending money and Now, the Democrats were saying, if very marginal. acquiring more debt doesn’t get the you don’t pass the stimulus bill, you’re Now, for a time period, through the economy back on track when you’re going to have more than 8 percent un- Bush years, things worked pretty well, growing the size of government. And it employment, so you guys better pass because house prices, housing prices, as didn’t work then and it’s not working the stimulus bill. And you stood here a lot of people remember, really start- now. on this floor, I remember you doing it, ed to go up. In fact, when I came down But of course now we’ve got this bail- saying, it won’t work. here as a Congressman in 2001, and I out bill, this permanent bailout bill by Well, now, a year and a couple of take a look back at about 2006 or 2007, Chairman BARNEY FRANK, who, as you months later, you’re a regular eco- I’m kicking myself. I’m saying, what pointed out, was defending Fannie and nomic genius because you saw that it was wrong with me? I must be really Freddie when they helped create this wasn’t going to work. You understood stupid because if I’d bought a house mess, and Chris Dodd. And they’ve got the principle of why it wouldn’t work. when I first came to Congress, it would this bill that creates a permanent bail- They went ahead on a one-party rule, be worth twice as much now because out fund. without any Republican support, housing prices were shooting up be- And then it also taxes a lot of our passed a bill that we knew wouldn’t cause all kinds of people were dumping banks who didn’t have anything to do work, and now it hasn’t worked. And money into the liquidity that had been with creating this problem in the first now we’ve got over 10 percent unem- created which was being dumped into place. And, in fact, this bill not only ployment. And they said, if you don’t this housing market. will create this permanent bailout fund pass a bill, you’ll have 8. I wish we had So what happens? and will enshrine this whole concept of just stuck with 8, I suppose. As long as that housing market goes too big to fail, but it’s going to hurt But $700 billion of supposed stimulus. up, up, up, up, up, people think this is our local banks, the folks that actually Now, we do have the Chief of Staff for a good deal. And so we don’t have too played by the rules, that didn’t do any- the President, a former Member of the big a problem. But all of a sudden, pop, thing wrong. And now they’re going to House, who said that every time one of

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I guess we’ve heard this be- Obama and Speaker PELOSI and her lib- And of course it wasn’t going to work. fore. We’re spending more than we’ve eral lieutenants don’t like the concept You didn’t have to be really an eco- ever spent. They spent nothing com- of cutting taxes. And, in fact, they nomic genius, although you are. All pared to what we’re spending before. have got a lot myths going around out you really had to do was to read a lit- And it doesn’t work. I say, after 8 years there that cutting taxes are what cre- tle bit of history. of the administration, we have just as ated this problem instead of what we Mr. SCALISE. And if my friend much unemployment as when we start- know created the problem, and that is would yield. ed, and an enormous debt to boot. like groups like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac giving loans to people who Mr. AKIN. I do yield. b 1730 Mr. SCALISE. You’re too generous in had no ability to pay. your praise. I don’t think it’s much of Now, this obviously proves that we But cutting taxes, if you go back in being an economic whiz as it is being a learned nothing from history. Cer- history, and you can go back to John student of history. And as you were tainly the Democrats learned nothing F. Kennedy. You can go back to Ronald saying, we’ve studied history. And you from history because that is exactly Reagan. When they cut taxes, Federal don’t need to figure out and reinvent what we just did a year ago. We spent revenues grew because the economy the wheel here. $787 billion. It wasn’t even good old got going again. People were spending Our country has cyclically gone Keynesian stuff. It wasn’t hydroplants. money much wiser than government through good times and bad. You know, It wasn’t building big ships for the spends money, but they were spending sometimes we’re up, sometimes we’re Navy, putting people back to work money to create jobs. And jobs were down. A typical recession lasts about with the government getting manufac- being created, and the economy got 18 months, and our country was in a re- turing jobs on the street. No. It’s all going again because taxes were cut. cession, and it was starting to taper this more food stamps, welfare checks, And those tax cuts yielded in more rev- 1 bailouts for States that hadn’t man- enues coming in to the government. off. And we were in the sevens, 7 ⁄2 percent unemployment, which was too aged their budgets responsibly. So here Mr. AKIN. I would like to slow you high. But the President was saying, we go. down just a minute because you are So you said, gentlemen, this isn’t you’ve got to pass that $787 billion smart in this stuff, and what you’re going to work. You knew because Mor- stimulus bill or else unemployment saying is historically accurate. But I genthau told us. The Democrat that might go over 8 percent. Basically, would like to take that apart, slow it worked for FDR told us it wouldn’t down just a little bit so people can see they said unemployment won’t go over work. And we tried it again, and it still the logic of why this works the way it 8 percent if you pass the bill. And of didn’t work. That is how we got start- does. Because what we know from course we knew that wouldn’t work be- ed. Henry Morgenthau—if nothing else, the cause, as history shows us, it’s never Then after that, of course, we intro- Democrats should be able to learn from worked before. It’s only created even duced some other factors in the econ- Democrats, but they’re not. They more problems. And sure enough, just omy which, just like FDR, we’re going refuse to, and the reason they refuse to like history’s always shown, and just to take a bad situation and make it is because they don’t like the answer as we predicted over a year ago, when worse. I love these cartoons. that Morgenthau said, which is they they spent all of that money growing Now give me one good reason why can spend money like it’s going out of the size of the Federal Government, you’re not hiring. We see the President style. not creating jobs in the private sector, here talking to some guy who owns the Now, what Democrat could you learn it actually created more problems to china shop and he’s got a couple bulls from? You just mentioned his name. It the point where unemployment is now coming in the door. Health care re- was JFK. He understood enough about hovering over 10 percent. form, cap-and-tax, and then the war economics to know that if you back off Mr. AKIN. What amazes me, Con- tax. So we’ve got all of these taxes, and the taxes, you can actually get the gressman, is if you looked out at the these bulls are coming in, and this guy economy going. Well, how does that average guy in America that runs a is a little concerned about hiring these work? Well, when you back off the family, okay, there’s all these families bulls to help his china shop. taxes, it leaves more money out there all over the place, all over America. So, anyway, here we go. We’re start- for small businesses to hire people. And How many of them would be dumb ing to get into the first part of last if small businesses have more money to enough to think when they’re in hard year. We’re seeing unemployment invest, they invest in a new wing on a economic times that what they’re going up. We’re seeing the solution is building and a new machine tool and going to do is they’re going to increase government spending, and things have they invest in their own business, and their level of spending. They’re going not gotten a whole lot better. those people then, as they invest, cre- to go out and spend a whole lot of I yield to my friend. ate jobs. money in order to make the fact Mr. SCALISE. The frustrating thing So what you’ve said is this isn’t they’re in hard economic times better. about all of this, and of course there’s rocket science. This is something that You know, I don’t think there are that a saying that if you don’t learn from JFK understood. Ronald Reagan did many dumb people in this country that history, then you’re doomed to repeat the same thing. He cut taxes, and the really believe something like that. it. And it seems like we’re repeating economy grew. And Bush did the same And yet somehow or other a majority history now. But what’s frustrating is, thing. But here’s sort of a weird thing. of legislators in the Federal Govern- really, starting back in January of last They call that supply-side economy. ment fell for that scam. I think a lot of year, over a year ago, what the Amer- Democrats call it trickle-down eco- times people fall for something because ican people said, what many of us here nomics. Whatever you want to call it, they want to, not because it makes any in Congress said back then was we need it works. logical or rational sense. to be focusing on creating jobs and get- But the thing that strikes me is that But these weren’t the only legisla- ting the economy back on track. And, logically, how is it, because it seems tors that have been sucked in. You in fact, there are tried-and-true ways like you’re making water run uphill. know, you go back to the days of FDR. of doing that that have been proven What you’re saying is that the Federal There was a recession going, and he every time they’ve been tried. And one Government is going to lower their tax managed to come up with just the sure proven way of getting the econ- rate, and yet they’re going to get more right policies to turn it into the Great omy going again is cutting taxes. money back. That seems counterintu- Depression because he wasn’t any ge- Mr. AKIN. Wait a minute. You just itive. So I’m thinking about it like nius on economic matters. And so at cussed on the floor of the House. I Congressman SCALISE.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE H2782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 21, 2010 Let’s say you’re king for the day and focus on, too, but what they’ve seen is People say, My goodness. If some- the only thing you can tax is a loaf of just the opposite—policies like this body’s making $250,000, they ought to bread. So you’re thinking in your health care bill that’s going to run jobs pay a little more taxes. Fine. Keep tax- mind, How much tax am I going to put out and these other policies that you ing them. What happens? If you keep on one loaf of bread? You’re thinking, talked about. taxing these guys, they won’t invest in If I put a penny on it, nobody’s going to And now this permanent bank bail- their businesses. If they don’t invest in notice, and I can collect a penny on all out fund that’s moving through Con- their businesses, where are the jobs of these loaves of bread. Then you gress, it’s a top priority of the Presi- going to come from? You can’t have it think, Hey, how about if I put 5 bucks dent, and the American people are say- both ways. tax on the loaf of bread? Then I’d real- ing, once again, Enough already. We And yet it seems that the adminis- ly get a lot of money every time some- don’t want any more bailouts. We tration wants to talk, saying that body buys a loaf of bread. But then didn’t want the first one. We voted we’ve got to create the right condi- you’d think, But maybe people against that first bailout because we tions, and they’re doing precisely the wouldn’t buy as much bread if you’ve knew it would fail, and it failed. And so things that destroy jobs in America, got to pay 5 bucks just to try to get the here the President is again not learn- worst of which is excessive taxation on bread. ing from history but repeating the mis- the people that own the small busi- And so you’re going back and forth in takes of history by trying to create nesses. So that’s certainly the wrong your mind, and pretty soon you say, this permanent bailout fund estab- thing to do. It’s creating the exact commonsense says there is some opti- lishing more of this concept of ‘‘too big wrong conditions. It is driving unem- mum tax on that loaf of bread where to fail.’’ ployment, making it even worse, which you can get the most possible money. Mr. AKIN. That permanent bailout is what FDR did to take a recession concept, isn’t that a dangerous kind of If you go too high, you get less revenue and magically turn it into the Great thing? Because what we’ve seen is more for the government. If you go too low, Depression. and more of the government wanting you left money on the table. So there’s One of the pieces of legislation that to get into all of these different busi- some sort of an optimum point. the President in his last State of the And I think that’s what Ronald nesses, and that certainly is a scary Union urged Members of Congress to kind of thing. And the other thing Reagan and the other Presidents un- support, the job-killing cap-and-tax we’re seeing a whole lot of, which is derstood, that when you tax the econ- legislation. What’s this? Well, this is a making people tremendously frus- omy too much, it basically drives it tax on energy. Well, wasn’t there a trated and angry, is seeing one thing into the ground, which is exactly promise that said, unless you make being said and opposite things being what’s going on here. And so what $250,000, we’re not going to raise taxes? done. you’re saying about the fact that we Yeah, unless you flip a light switch, The true engine of job creation in and then you’re going to get taxed be- drop taxes and that helps get the econ- this country will always be America’s omy going, that’s the logic of it. You cause he is pushing a tax on energy. businesses, but government can create Everything uses energy, particularly actually drop the taxes and you get the conditions necessary for businesses small businesses. more money into the government. So to expand and hire new workers. This So if you put this cap-and-tax bill the result was we dropped taxes, and statement is completely true. Unlike a into place, you’re doing another thing what we saw was the government got a lot of statements that are made, this that makes it harder for creating jobs. whole lot more money, and we started statement is completely true. The true That’s why this cartoon has got a lot of to pay off the debt. engine for job creation in this country truth when it says that you’ve got this And so I thought it would be good to will always be America’s businesses. health care and the cap-and-tax. These take that apart and explain the logic of Let’s put a little bit sharper point on are things that are destructive to jobs. it, because what you’re saying histori- it. What businesses? Well, 80 percent of New taxes on employers who don’t cally is right, but it seems odd that the the jobs in America come from what offer a government health insurance government drops taxes and they get are small businesses or businesses with plan. Of course, the new socialized more money back. 500 or fewer employees. So the busi- medicine bill is going to be brutal in Mr. SCALISE. If the gentleman nesses with 500 or fewer employees in terms of creating unemployment, be- would yield? America hire 80 percent of the employ- cause what are you doing? You’re, first Mr. AKIN. I do yield. ees in America. of all, trying to balance the cost of giv- Mr. SCALISE. History can teach us Now, the true engine of job creation ing everybody Cadillac health care, and good lessons and bad lessons. There in this country will always be, in you’re going to try to balance that on have been good things that have hap- America, as we say, smaller businesses, the back of small business owners. pened through our history and bad but government can create the condi- What are they going to do? They’re things. And clearly during the depres- tions necessary for business to expand going to say, Hey, I don’t want any sion, that was a bad time in our Na- and hire new workers. That’s abso- more employees than I could possibly tion, but there were telltale signs and lutely true. The government cannot have because I’ve got to buy health in- things that government did that made create a job no matter what it does, surance for all of them, and it’s ter- things worse that we should be learn- but it can create conditions which ribly expensive. So I’m going to work ing from and, unfortunately, the folks allow the small businesses to prosper my employees as many hours as I can running Congress right now haven’t and hire a lot of people. So this state- just to make sure I don’t have a single learned from. ment is entirely true. The President is employee more than I need. So you’re But there’s also good things that right in this. The conditions can be creating a tremendous economic pres- have happened over the years, just as created. sure to get rid of jobs by passing this when President Reagan cut taxes and Well, what are those conditions? socialized medicine bill. you just saw this robust economy take Well, let’s take a look at it. Does it So let’s take a look standing back a off for over 20 years and job creation mean $2 trillion in tax increases over 10 little further. that no one’s ever seen in the world. years? No, it sure doesn’t. What hap- What is it, what are the things that And yet that is another part of history pens when the government takes a are killing jobs? Because obviously that’s not being followed that we ought whole lot of tax money out of the econ- something is killing jobs in America. to follow. And Congress, over its time, omy? It’s taking it out of the pockets What are the different factors that are has spent more money than it’s taken of the people who own the small busi- killing jobs? in, too, and that’s another lessen to nesses. Guess what tax category the Well, here is a whole list of them. If learn. people who are running those small you want to kill jobs, this is the thing But I think what’s so frustrating to businesses, guess what tax category to do, and this is just what the admin- people across the country, they want they’re in? They’re in the exact brack- istration has been doing for a year and us to be focusing on creating jobs and et that President Obama said he wants a half. This isn’t rocket science. This is getting the economy back on track, to take tax from, people making over very common sense. It’s about as com- and that’s something that I want us to $250,000. mon sense as a lemonade stand.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:36 Jul 08, 2010 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD10\RECFILES\H21AP0.REC H21AP0 mmaher on DSKD5P82C1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2783 The first thing is economic uncer- able to borrow to get going on different some money, but a lot of problems are tainty. If you’re a small business man projects. in this liquidity are. What’s the biggest and you don’t have a clue what the There is a company in my district culprit? Probably excessive taxation. government is going to do to you next, out in the St. Louis area called Second biggest may be this liquidity, what do you do? In Missouri, we call it Innoventer. Innoventer is obviously an certainly the economic uncertainty. hunkering down. You don’t make deci- idea coming from inventions. They are All of these things are factoring into sions. You don’t hire people. You don’t inventive sorts of people, and one of that 10 percent unemployment. buy expensive new machine tools. You their latest inventions is something Excessive government spending is a hunker down when there is economic that people that live in the Midwest job killer, but it does it sort of slowly uncertainty. would be tickled to know there is a use and it does it on a rebound. It’s not a So that’s first of all when you have for, and that is pig manure. When you direct effect. things out there such as cap-and-tax, get out in the country, and you smell What happens is when the govern- which is going to tax energy. something that smells a little funny, ment spends too much money, then the You’ve got a new socialized medicine you know you are near a hog farm. problem is there isn’t the liquidity in bill that nobody understands how it’s And pig manure is not one of those the economy and so the money is not going to be implemented. But we know things that people will go out of their invested in the businesses, therefore it has been loaded with taxes. They way to try to obtain, it’s considered they don’t create jobs. So that’s how have even got wheelchair taxes. I don’t something of very low value and some- that works. know what poor mind thought of the thing you would just as soon not smell. And then, of course, excessive gov- idea of taxing wheelchairs, but it seems Well, Innoventer has come up with a ernment mandates and red tape. Obvi- kind of perverse to me. Maybe that way of taking pig manure and putting ously if you are a small business per- should be a hate crime, too. I don’t it into essentially what is a glorified son, and you have got to fill out pages know. pressure cooker, they put it at pressure and pages and reams of red tape, which Economic uncertainty. This is a job and under a certain temperature. And small businessmen have to do in Amer- killer. You want a steady economic cli- they break that pig manure into sort of ica, that takes away from your effi- mate if you want to keep jobs running like the oil that is pumped out of the ciency. If you are a great big company, you have got a couple of bureaucrats forward. ground, sort of a primordial kind of goo Consumption reduction. That’s just which they have found they can then and, boy, they are experts at every red tape that comes along. You can get talking about the economy slowing use to make asphalt with. So what do you need in order to some efficiency in a big company deal- down. When you have the economy make this little business go? This is ing with red tape. But for small busi- slowing down, it hurts everybody. Just not as pretty as making lemonade, but nesses, red tape is a real, real job kill- as a rising tide floats boats, a tide you are going to create these furnaces, er. And so that’s who the thing that we that’s going down, you end up sitting electric furnaces with pressure and don’t want. on the rocks. So the poor economy also these containers and eventually it So, now, if you take a look at the is a job killer. makes this stuff which you then can logic of where jobs come from and what b 1745 turn into asphalt. And we have a sec- you don’t want to be doing, and you Excessive taxation is probably, prob- tion of road in the St. Louis area paved take a look at what we are doing, you ably the biggest factor which is going with this asphalt made from, you got are saying hey, Congressman AKIN, you to kill jobs, and that’s why it is that it, pig manure. are creating a perfect storm. About ev- the Democrats should have learned But you have got to have some erything that creates unemployment, from JFK. I don’t expect them to learn money to build the equipment to do you are doing it all. And we have a anything from Ronald Reagan, but this. Well, where do you get the money statement from the President saying, they could learn from JFK. They did from? Well, you get loans from banks, hey, I understand. He says, I under- the same thing Reagan did, and that is okay. So a lot of small businessmen, stand that the government, the govern- cut taxes so that the businessman has they will take a 3- or a 6-year loan, and ment can create the conditions nec- money to invest and create jobs. But they have to pay a pretty good interest essary for business to expand and hire instead what we have been doing is tax rate for it because small businesses can new workers. make a mistake and go bankrupt. He understands that principle, and after tax after tax, all these new taxes. And so they get a loan from the yet we are doing everything wrong. Ev- What’s that do to the guy that owns banks, and the local banks underwrite erything he has told us to do is going the business? the small businesses and, as they con- to affect the jobs. Well, to start with, he doesn’t hire vert pig manure to asphalt, you will And so what are some of these little anybody. To start with, he reduces any see people getting hired. treasures? Well, first of all, this health kind of expansion to his business. But The trouble, though, is this: You care reform that we just passed, boy, is after a while, just like your body, if have got to have liquidity. And so what this a humdinger. I have been here 10 you keep cutting off your food pretty has the administration done in order to years—I hate to admit how old I am— soon you start to get skinnier and make it so banks have liquidity? Well, I have been here 10 years, and I have skinnier and eventually guess what they started one way with the crack seen some lousy bills in my day. But happens to that little business, it goes cocaine in the Federal system, that is this health care, this socialized medi- out of business and now there is no they released tons of money into this, cine that we just passed is two or three longer a little engine there to create they used to call it printing money. So times worse than any other bill I have jobs because that business is gone. at the high level in the big banks there ever seen. And that’s what FDR did, he drove is lots and lots of easy money that’s This is going to have terrible con- the taxes so hard that the businesses created by the Federal Government. sequences for unemployment and for started to shut down from excessive Usually that creates bubbles and just hammering small businesses, and taxation. In a temporary sense, the then they blow up, but now what’s hap- it’s going to create not only that, of business just doesn’t hire. In a longer- pened is that easy money is not coming course, it will create lousy health care, term siege, what happens is the busi- down through the arteries to the small it will probably bust the Federal budg- ness goes bankrupt, and now there is businesses because the banking regu- et. But I am mostly on the subject of no one there to start to create the jobs lators are so tough with small busi- what are we doing about jobs? in the first place. Excessive taxation is ness, the small banks are afraid to loan And this thing here is a job killer. deadly as a job killer. any money. And so now you have got This is a real job killer. You have got Insufficient liquidity is another prob- guys that have imagination that would basically, just like we are talking lem that seems a little complicated but be creating jobs because there is insuf- about with Congressman SCALISE, what it makes a lot of sense. If you own a ficient liquidity. Now they are being we are doing is the Federal Govern- small business, one of the things that choked out. ment wants to take everything over. you have to have is liquidity. That is Now this particular innovator has This is taking over a sixth of the econ- you have to have some money to be found maybe a way around it to get omy. The government just going to

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So a whole lot of Americans, not is that energy tax that the House cycles, plug-in electric vehicles will ex- necessarily just Republicans, there’s a passed, people were so mad about it. pire, all these things, tax increases. whole lot of Americans saying this has That was the one where they had 300 And so is this the right direction? No, got to stop, this is not the way to run pages of amendments passed at 3 of course it’s not the right direction. a company. o’clock in the morning, and the bill What we are doing is we are doing pre- Yes, the President said something was here from the floor and there cisely what you would do if you are truthful here. He said something truth- wasn’t even a copy of the bill when trying to crash the economy. ful. He said the true engine of job cre- they passed the thing, the House Now, let’s talk a little bit, I don’t ation in this country will be Ameri- passed it. And people got so mad that have charts on this, I want to talk a cans’ businesses, but government can the Senate refused to take it up. little bit about what’s happening on create the conditions necessary for But this is a big tax, of course, and, the spending side. Is it because there business to expand and hire workers. of course, that’s not a good thing for are just so many demands on the Fed- What he forgot to add was govern- small businesses. You have got other eral Government that we just have to ments can also create the conditions to miscellaneous taxes coming, many of keep spending money on all these put people in the poorhouse, drive them associated with this health care things? Is it the Federal Government is every job out of this country, and put reform. That’s where some of those just getting so expensive? America’s finances in a horrible mess. taxes are coming from. Well, let’s take a look. If you go back b 1800 So we are doing, we are really doing to President Bush, he was criticized for We can also do that. That’s what we all the wrong things, and it shouldn’t spending and the Republicans that are doing, and it’s time for people to surprise us that we are getting prob- were with him, myself included, were start pulling the alarm button and say- lems with unemployment. Obviously, criticized for spending too much ing enough of this stuff. there are other problems that are going money. And you know what, that criti- I am joined by my good friend from on, too, pretty serious ones, and I cism was just. We spent too much Texas, Congressman GOHMERT, and I would just like to talk a little bit money. And 2008 was the worst year in hope you will rescue me because I’m about some of these other taxes. terms of Bush spending too much starting to get a little hot under the These are tax increases, tax in- money; he had a deficit that year of collar. creases. This is really fine print, isn’t about $450 billion. That’s too much def- Mr. GOHMERT. I appreciate my it? Look, there are 16 of them on this icit. friend yielding. sheet. If Congress takes no action, As you take a look at that, you say, The other alternative to getting hot these are the tax increases we are tak- by golly, I don’t know how much $450 under the collar is just to have your ing a look at in 2010. And so what hap- billion is, that’s a little bit outside of heart broken. Part of it is anger. When pens when you increase taxes? Busi- my normal family budget. you go through and read these provi- nessmen don’t have the money to in- Well, one way to look at it is as a sions like I’m afraid so many people vest in companies, and you pull the percent of our overall gross domestic did not do, you know the impact it is economy down. Is that all we have got? product, the GDP. That’s 3.1 percent, going to have. And yet, you know, Oh, no, you have got to remember we which is about common for a lot of AARP got their deal negotiated, you have got 2011 coming. These are tax in- Presidents in various years to have a find that in different places, the big creases, if Congress takes no action in deficit at about 3 percent or so, that’s pharmaceuticals got their deal nego- 2011. not uncommon. And that was his worst tiated, the insurance companies got Look at that, we have got another year in 2008 under a Pelosi Congress. So something in there in a number of bunch of these. The marginal income the Democrats were running this insti- places. You got Plaintiffs Bar got some tax rates will increase as follows. tution, you had President Bush in the things negotiated. And you think, who These are not small things, these are White House, worst deficit, $350 billion. in the world was negotiating for the big deals. The 35 percent bracket will Well, what happened in 2009? That people of America? Everybody else was increase to 39.6. The 33 percent bracket deficit, under President Obama, went getting their deals, unions got their will increase to 36 percent. The 10 per- from 450, went up to 1.4 trillion, that is deals, but when you read through this, cent bracket will increase to 15, and more than three times Bush’s worst you knew who it was going to hurt. On the 25 is going to go to 28. So, first of deficit spending in 2009. the one hand, we had people across the all, all the marginal tax increases on So how does that relate to gross do- aisle saying they’re going to help the everybody’s income taxes are going to mestic product? Well, instead of 3.1 working poor. If you read the bill, you go up if the Congress doesn’t take any percent, it jumps all the way to 99.9 knew what it was going to do. You action. This is 2011. This is 2010 down percent of gross domestic product. can’t increase that amount of taxes, here. Look at all these taxes. That’s the highest level of deficit since just as my friend from Missouri was Now, we are having a tax party, World War II, and that was 2010. talking about, you can’t increase taxes aren’t we, and it’s going to give a tax What do you think 2011 is going to be like that and not cause some people to to our economy. Dividends will no like? Well, you have got it right, 2011 is lose jobs or have their income cut or longer be taxed at the capital gains worse. It takes it over 10 percent of have their salaries cut, which means rate for individuals, thereby increasing GDP and so we are spending tons of cut income. the double taxation and dividends as money, that’s part of the reason for I’ve talked to other people who say much as 164 percent. these tax increases, but the tax in- that because that passed they are Guess what kind of people have these creases aren’t beginning to be able to winding down their business and people dividends and have money invested in keep up with our high level of Federal will be out of work at the end. It will these things? People who own small spending. take probably 11⁄2 years, one fellow was businesses, of course. And so what you got to the point now telling me last weekend. So you know So you are going to tax those people. is when the Federal Government people are losing their jobs and how Guess what’s going to happen? They spends a dollar, 41 cents of that dollar devastating that is to lose your job. A are not going to expand the business, that they are spending is borrowed career is gone because somebody got you got it. money, it’s not the Federal dollar. So overzealous here and passed bills with The personal capital gains tax will they spend a dollar, but 41 percent of it increased taxes. increase to 20 percent and 10 percent is borrowed. What would happen, what The working poor didn’t get the help from 15 and 5, and the child tax will de- would happen if the American family they were looking for. If you make 133

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I mean, at read they weren’t going to take any than 30 million people that lose their a minimum, we could learn from the more prescriptions. That’s not helping insurance because of the added taxes former Soviet Union. They had the the- people in America. It doesn’t help them that are put in here. ory that the government should pro- to lose their jobs. It just is heart- Oh, and I love the provision—talk vide you a job and health care and an breaking to see what is happening to about helping the working poor—if you education and food and a place to live. people now because of this poorly con- are not able to afford the level of insur- That’s what their theory was, and it ceived health care bill. ance required by this bill and by the didn’t work worth a crud and the So- I yield back to my friend. Federal Government—and I guess viet Union collapsed. And so what are Mr. AKIN. You know, sometimes we that’s the 15 people that are on this we doing? Well, the government is use words, and you’re talking about board that are going to make all these going to provide you now with edu- being heartbroken because you can great determinations for everybody’s cation and food and housing—and health care that the President will ap- connect the policy with how it’s going health care, of course. to hurt people. point—but if you can’t afford that level I yield. Mr. GOHMERT. Already has hurt insurance, then we’re going to help Mr. GOHMERT. And of course we them. you. We’re going to tax you an addi- know where that all led. Ultimately, it Mr. AKIN. And you say people are tional 2.5 percent on your income, an led to the Soviet Union borrowing losing jobs. Sometimes I think it’s additional income tax for the working money, printing money as fast as they helpful to put a picture in your mind. poor that can’t—as I had somebody tell could and then ultimately coming to me 2 days ago, if I could afford the in- When I think about losing jobs—and the day of reckoning. And when they surance, I would buy it. I can’t. Now maybe this is one of my worst fears—I realized we can’t borrow enough, we I’m going to get hit with an extra in- picture a house and a family that’s not can’t print enough, and they have to come tax on top of that? Because peo- in the house and a big sofa sitting on a announce we’re out of business as a ple are leaving, they’re finding out. sidewalk next to a garbage can where Employers are finding out they are ei- country, all of these states that made all of the possessions of this family has ther going to let people go, cut their up the USSR, they’re on their own. been dumped out of the house because salaries, cut back the workforce. It is We’re out of business; we can’t borrow they can’t live there anymore. That’s just so unnecessary. And yet this thing enough; we can’t print enough. what happens when you don’t have a got rammed through and real people You know, another tragedy out of job. are now hurting because of the this health care bill—and not in terms As a guy, I grew up in the era where thoughtlessness of this Congress. of human suffering, but still a trag- the guy makes the income and provides Mr. AKIN. You know, the thing that edy—was the media and the light that for his family; that’s what our job is to was interesting to me, about December was cast from the media through this do. I think there are a lot of American of last year there was a guy who is one bill. Because you think back through men that are real men and they care cool businessman, he is the CEO of the years, both Democratic Presidents about their family. They carry that Emerson Electric—which is not a big and Republican Presidents, I don’t re- pressure quietly. They don’t complain household name to a lot of people, but call in my lifetime a media being so ob- about it, but in the back of their mind Emerson is a gigantic manufacturing livious to truth. I can’t imagine under they’re thinking about someday I company headquartered in St. Louis George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George might not have a job, and I don’t ever with operations in countries all over H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Carter, want to get in a position where I’m sit- the globe. And this guy was a little Ford, Nixon, going on back, I can’t ting on that sofa on a sidewalk with bit—I won’t say it was a rant, but he imagine the media ever allowing any my family saying where are we going was fired up. He said, Look, I think I governmental entity to stand up and to go next. A lot of people feel that know something about job creation. say we are going to save $1.3 trillion pressure. And what we’re doing is we’re And he went back over the record of with this bill starting 11 years from basically dumping people out of their that company and all of the jobs that now and going 20 years from now. homes. had been created and how profitable Obviously, for the next 10 years we’re Another thing I don’t get is how do they were and what they were doing in going to cut Medicare $500 billion, and you call it compassion to give a family manufacturing. They have all kinds of we’re going to raise taxes by $500 bil- a loan that they can’t afford to pay for really high-tech kinds of things like lion. We’re going to do this for 10 years a house and then they get kicked out the electronic controls that control dif- and then that will pay for 6 years of of their house. I mean, I’m hearing lib- ferent businesses and huge complicated health care. And the mainstream erals saying they’re compassionate. process industry and things like that, a media didn’t utter a whimper. I just There isn’t anything compassionate lot of very sophisticated stuff. They can’t imagine the media letting that go about that, it seems like to me. We’re have all of these jobs they have created without saying, excuse me, did you say destroying the economy through bad through all of these years. it won’t start saving money until 11 economics. And the thing we’re seeing So this guy is the CEO of this place. years from now when you’re gone and is when you destroy the quality of He has come up through the ranks. He out of office? But this is what we’ve health care, you’re talking about peo- is an engineer; he knows what it takes come to; the media just let it go. ple dying. That is the reason why this to make a company work. And he says, Mr. AKIN. The thing that got me is so frustrating. I’ll tell you what, with what’s being was, think of the logic: they have to I yield to my friend from Texas. done in this country I can guarantee come up with a bill and they wanted to Mr. GOHMERT. You are exactly you we won’t be creating jobs in Amer- come underneath $1 trillion. So how do right. The last person I heard from is a ica. We’ll create jobs—we’re going to they do it? Well, what they do is they woman who is losing her job, heart- create them in foreign countries be- say we’re going to tax people over 10 breaking because there is no need for cause the foreign countries aren’t years, but we’re really going to start these people to lose their jobs. We had doing this crazy stuff. We can put the the benefits of the bill 4 years into over 4 million people lose their job jobs there and make a decent profit. that. So in other words, we’re only since the so-called stimulus was Essentially what he’s saying is the U.S. going to do benefits for 6 years, but we passed. And now we passed a health Government is forcing us not to make are going to tax for 10, and therefore it care bill under the guise of ensuring 30 jobs and to do all our job creation overall comes out to be less than $1 trillion. million more. I’m hearing now this seas. I mean, it is such bizarre math that past weekend people that have been Now, that’s a tragedy; that’s a trag- it’s laughable. If you said I’m going to told that because ultimately the owner edy. And he was shook up about it. He start a lemonade stand and the first 4

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Well, this evening, we are going to be there are a number of benefits that can The other deal that was cut for the speaking about those advancements in come to all of us, to all sectors of this insurance companies—I mean, I just public policy terms that allow us to go country, and certainly there are ways can’t imagine why that didn’t get more forward with a very meaningful agenda to speak to middle-income American attention—you’re a doctor and I’m a to continually respond as an American families from coast to coast in a way sick patient and you and I talk to- public to the dynamics of Earth Day. that provides positive change for them gether about the fact that, Todd, you It is hard to imagine that it takes us at home. There are issues that will need to get your appendix out or some- back to 1970 when we first ushered in allow us to launch this clean-energy thing like that, and an insurance com- Earth Day, a time when Americans economy that will create millions of pany comes in and they’re going to sec- were working to focus on the steward- jobs associated with that sort of think- ond guess it. Well, if you make the ship that is our responsibility to grow ing. These are jobs, I will posit, which wrong decision, you get sued as the a stronger environment and a better will not be outsourced. These will be doctor. But now here’s a deal: you can environmental response to enable us to jobs that will be stationed here in the make a decision, I make a decision, the improve outcomes out there, outcomes United States which will enable us to insurance company comes in and says such as the air that we breathe. Obvi- again be the masters of our destiny, you don’t need your appendix out, and ously, as stewards of the environment, which will allow us to be the architects then I drop dead and my wife says, we have the responsibility, yes, to en- of new programmatic efforts of induc- well, the insurance company made a hance the outcome in the present, but ing all sorts of beneficial sorts of con- medical decision, they said AKIN it also much more relevantly speaks to cepts and programs which will enable shouldn’t get his appendix out. I want what we will do for future generations us to showcase the American pioneer to sue the insurance company. Check to make certain that our actions today spirit. the fine print, you can’t sue them. You will begin the process of a stronger You know, I represent a district in can sue your doctor, but when an insur- outcome for generations to come. upstate New York that was the birth- ance company makes a health care de- So efforts on improving the quality place to the westward movement. My cision, they have no liability whatso- of air that we breathe and the efforts district houses the confluence of two ever. Now, why would the national to improve the water that we drink are historic water channels—the Mohawk media not pick up on something like two of those driving forces that have River and the Hudson River—and the that? ushered in this celebration annually of confluence of those two rivers is the You know, we ought to talk about Earth Day where we recommit with edge of that westward movement that something cheerful. We’ve only got a each and every year to continue the ef- created a port out of a town called New couple more minutes to go. Do you forts to grow the progressive agenda. know one thing that’s cheerful for me York City, which then gave birth to a Now, four decades later plus, we necklace of communities which became to think about? Repealing this piece of know that the climate crises that junk. That would make me happy. If the epicenters of invention and innova- gripped this Nation and this globe are tion, which then created the pathway we could repeal this piece of junk and real. We know that the efforts to ad- we could go into health care and sys- to a westward movement that devel- dress our planet in peril are absolutely oped not only New York as a State but tematically fix the things that need to critical and that we have experienced be fixed, that would be a very positive the entire country as a nation, which now the challenges that behoove us to then impacted with its discoveries the thing and it would put the economy on move forward as a nation and as a track. quality of life of people around the world to respond not only to those I would yield to my friend. world. Mr. GOHMERT. Just very quickly, challenges but to see them also as op- That same pioneer spirit that drove not only should we repeal it com- portunities that are waiting out there the Industrial Revolution and that pletely, but all of these wonderful al- for all of us because, as we’ll discuss in drove the first energy revolution can ternatives we have ought to be in the the ensuing hour, there are those bene- also now be that inspiration that al- same bill. Not only are we ripping out fits that come with embracing this lows us to move forward in a way that this bad bill, but here fixes the system. clean-energy economy, this clean-en- creates this green energy revolution We’ve got those bills, we just couldn’t ergy thinking, the green-energy think- that will respond to the absolute sym- get them to the floor. I look forward to ing, that will allow us to shape the job bolism and spirit of Earth Day, which, getting them to the floor. market of the future, and that requires as I said, started some four decades Mr. AKIN. Well, gentleman, you had us to prepare the skill sets that will be ago, over 40 years ago, when the first some of those bills, and hats off to you required in our workforce. It will en- celebration occurred. because in spite of the fact that the able us to establish jobs not yet ap- In embracing this sort of agenda, it President said we didn’t have any bills, pearing on the radar. It will enable us also will enable us to lower energy then later on he claimed that he had to move forward with this innovation costs for American businesses and cer- read all of our bills, which seems a lit- economy, which will, I think, speak to tainly for American households. It is tle hard to understand—— energy security for us, as Americans, such an important factor as people Mr. GOHMERT. And let me add, if I to energy independence and therefore have learned through these very dif- might, CBO sat on them since last to national security, which is a loom- ficult economic times that we need to summer and wouldn’t even give us a ing, looming dynamic out there that be able to control those costs. We will score. Shame on them. oftentimes is not discussed. talk a bit tonight, I imagine, about a Mr. AKIN. Yeah. Well, you had a So, Mr. Speaker, with your permis- smart grid, about smart meters, about number of the bills. sion here this evening, we are going to smart thermostats, all of which put Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allow- talk about some of those things, those control and responsibility, but then ing us to just talk about unemploy- items, that really were embraced by also provide opportunities for Amer- ment and what’s going on with the the Democratic leadership, by the ica’s energy consumers—large and economy. Democratic leadership in this House, small, businesses and households—with f on this Hill in Washington, and cer- all of us prospering from that sort of b 1815 tainly now in the White House with activity. this new administration’s speaking to So, in lowering those energy costs, THE DYNAMICS OF EARTH DAY the empowerment that can come to which sometimes can be a very signifi- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. this Nation, yes, with the results that cant price to pay, it can be a signifi- LUJA´ N). Under the Speaker’s an- can be achieved but, yes, also with the cant wedge of a business pie chart for

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It also can be foreign imports of oil but rather has us the hard work, 24/7, that they do at a very painful and growing wedge of escaping the crippling impact that this their businesses, oftentimes family the household pie chart for its fi- expensive, dirty, and dangerous 19th business-related, that brings food to nances, especially for some of our century thinking, as it relates to fuel the table. lower income strata families, working sources, continues to bear on the out- In order to respond to that agenda families, who, when impacted by these comes for so many Americans. where their costs of production were growing energy costs, are paying more So I believe, on Earth Day, we should oftentimes not covered and were not and more of a percentage of their step back and recommit, as we move met by the price of milk that was de- household incomes, disproportionately forward, to go forward with this green livered to them for the produce, for the represented for their households, com- thinking, with this green Earth think- product they delivered to the market, pared to other households that may be ing of outcomes that can be very real we set upon a course, an agenda, to re- living in better energy environments in our lives here as Americans, a think- spond in favorable and in sensitive and that may be living in situations ing that enables us to commit with a measure to our dairy farmers. which don’t extract as much pain, re- high degree of passion to R&D, to re- Well, we put together a commitment quire as much pain, due to those en- search and development, to basic re- with a partnership—with ESCOs, En- ergy costs as they do for other fami- search through our universities and ergy Services Companies; with lies. through our private sector to enable us NYSERDA, the New York State Energy Also, with this agenda of progress, to continue to build upon those active Research and Development Authority; with this progressive nature of policy qualities of growing shelf opportunities with farm organizations; with local reforms, I think it will allow us to re- that can be reached in terms of energy utilities; and with the State of New duce that growing gluttonous depend- efficiency issues and in terms of retro- York, the assembly—working with ence on foreign imports, on fossil-based fits for homes and businesses, which some legislative resources that it fuels that are still our heavy reliance. will enable us to look at not just the would apply towards this experiment. That dependence on foreign oil is of- supply side of the equation but will en- tentimes associated with unstable able us to reach over to the other side b 1830 countries, yes, but more critically with of that equation, the demand outcome. unfriendly nations to America as a That demand side of the equation is We were able to reach out to the country. Certainly, leaders of our coun- one that can find us prospering simply farming community. We got two volun- try have had difficult times with those by addressing a reduction in the teer farms to enter into a demonstra- unfriendly nations, and we continue to amount of energy supplies that we uti- tion project. And here they are dealing move forward with this gluttonous de- lize, in energy supplies that are mean- with milk as a commodity. That is a pendency on that foreign import of oil. ingful and in energy supplies that very perishable product that is highly Then, finally, there is the oppor- should be seen, accompanied by a regulated, that deals with the pumping tunity for us to speak in meaningful strong commitment, a resolve, to ad- and cooling process, that deals with measure about reducing our carbon dress energy efficiencies as a fuel of many energy issues that are unique. pollution that is now causing climate choice. They can’t go off peak. Mother Nature change, global warming. This increas- That energy efficiency outcome calls. Their milking process is one that ing carbon footprint threatens not only should be a very high priority of fuels is governed by nature, not by human the Nation’s environment but the to which we reach. It should be seen as decision to go off peak or on peak. world’s environment, the global envi- that quantity out there, as that com- So with the uniqueness, we addressed ronment. These efforts, these benefits, modity that is mined and drilled, just their concerns. We came forward with that can be realized simply through the as we actively mine for coal or drill for an energy efficiency retrofit for these investment of resources, through the oil, and we should again do the mining dairy farms that introduced double- development of public policy, through and drilling operation with energy effi- digit percentage reduction in the the resolve of taking on an agenda that ciency, our fuel of choice, to reduce amount of energy supplies that were can really grow a positive outcome and that mountain of electrons that is re- required at that farm, without even ad- that can provide a more optimistic fla- quired, that is depended upon. We can dressing the tariff rate that they were vor for all of us here in this Nation are deal with that in very meaningful charged. Simply by reducing the moun- doable items, and they should be com- measure by moving forward with op- tains of electrons required at those two mitted to with a strong sense of resolve portunities in research and develop- dairy farm operations, we were able to as we celebrate Earth Day tomorrow ment and certainly in the practical reduce their cost of production signifi- on April 22 across this country. outlay of resources where we measure cantly simply through energy terms. Americans cannot afford, Mr. Speak- up by retrofitting our businesses, our Now, that is one small example in er, to return to some of the failed poli- communities, and our households with one sector of one important industry in cies of the past where people have asso- energy efficiency. upstate New York, throughout New ciated a partnership as a tradition with Let me just speak to some practical York State, and a very meaningful, Big Oil. Big Oil has been demanding of measures that are very much akin to meaningful industry because they are us to continually send those billions of the 21st Congressional District, which I dealing with nutritional needs. They dollars, which I made mention of, over- represent in upstate New York. While I are placing those nutrition needs onto seas for foreign oil. It is putting dic- served in the State legislature for the table, the dinner tables of families tators who, perhaps, tolerate terrorism many years, just shy of 25 years in the across this country. That is one exam- or who, more dreadfully, engineer that New York State Assembly, I served as ple of how we are able to relate energy terrorism in ways that put them in energy chair for the last 15 years. We efficiency to a struggling industry, to charge of our energy supplies. That had put together some novel opportuni- one that needed greater respect in pub- should be a no-brainer. That should be ties, experiments, that would provide lic policy measure. That is inspiration a challenge to all of us to escape the for a greener thinking of energy policy. to all of us. And certainly for just the woes of that sort of dependency to en- What we had done in our efforts was dairy sector, it was inspiration to then able us again to be in charge of our en- to, for example, work with threatened reach out and do a much larger pro- ergy decisions and in charge of our en- economies, with the ag economy. I hap- gram with time where we dealt with ergy resources and supplies. pen to represent a number of agri- about 70 farms that were equally sur- Also, we are lavishing those subsidies culture-related industries and busi- prised with their outcomes, that came on oil companies which have been earn- nesses within upstate New York. Chief with energy efficiency operations, that ing continually—and especially in re- amongst them was the dairy sector, a enabled us to have a much stronger cent history—record profits, record sector that, until this day, has always outcome. The response of that, the re- profits that should behoove us to refor- been threatened by an inappropriate sult of all of that was that people are mulate our thinking, enabling us to response for the pricing mechanism now looking and expanding through move forward in a way that doesn’t that is required to enable our dairy the Public Service Commission some

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Again, if we are moving We will be working to create 1.7 mil- haps allow for statewide programs to with smart grids, smart meters, smart lion American jobs with this measure take hold. thermostats, a better controlled des- and would help to reduce, again, the The point of mentioning this, Mr. tiny, and more architected opportunity dangerous dependence on foreign sup- Speaker, is that we have it within our to be creative in our usage, to look off plies, so much so that we reduce that grasp—we certainly have it within our peak and to move to issues like ad- dangerous dependence on foreign oil by intellect—to make these sorts of suc- vanced battery manufacturing, which some 5 million barrels per day, keeping cess stories more and more relevant, is the linchpin to taking us to a new energy costs low for Americans and more and more visible, and more and era in energy, we can do it. It takes protecting American consumers from more numerous across the industry leadership. It takes focus. It takes in- the ravages of costs and price controls types and business types of our State centives that take us down this new that have gone beyond their pocket- and our country. I think it’s important pathway that is greener than the past book. The impact of all of this is done for us to see that as an investment that and in a way that looks in a new direc- without any increase to the deficit, is very sound, no matter what the sup- tion, that really embraces what still which I believe is a very strong out- ply mix, no matter where the power happens in this country. come for all of us. and how the power is generated, and We are robust in our patent develop- We talk about the advancements. We hopefully we move toward an American ment. We are strong in our higher ed talk about scientists. We talk about self-sufficiency, growing self-suffi- investments. We are strong in our incu- technology and engineering. It is im- ciency. No matter what that mix, we bator programs, in our R&D opportuni- portant for all of us to understand that need to be less gluttonous in the usage. ties. We need simply to then deploy there is great potential here in growing And I think we can. I think we will. those success stories that have been the jobs as we address the progressive And it takes that resolve to move for- prototyped and tested and then ad- agenda, and there are those who have ward and provide the incentives, pro- vance somehow an agenda that part- led the discussion, led the debate be- vide the focus, provide the terms of leg- ners with the Angel Network and with cause of their experience as scientists, islation that will take us to that new the venture capital community the those who have been there. They un- era of innovation within the energy success stories that can then be trans- derstand the value added of these tech- cycle. lated through deployment into the nical-related fields and professions. In 2009, this very House was a leader commercialization networks, the busi- They know the potential. They know as it passed clean energy jobs legisla- ness creation that is essential that the commitment. They know the pas- tion that reduced at the same time car- then translates to the outpouring of sion that these professionals embrace bon emissions in this country, the car- jobs that are then available to Ameri- to change our thinking, to bring us to bon emissions that would be reduced by cans as we securitize that effort, as we a newer, higher realm of outcome that some 17 percent by the year 2020. A sig- grow our energy independence and is within our grasp. We have seen it nificant amount of improvement there, grow our security as not only con- through the decades. We have seen it in keeping America number one in terms sumers but generators of the energy a way that has inspired progress for the of making our country a world leader supplies that we require. entire world well beyond the bound- in new energy technologies, a new lead- In 2009, this House also passed the aries of this country. We need to bring er in making certain that we preserve clean energy jobs legislation that re- back that sort of commitment, that our American manufacturing base, duced those carbon emissions, as I said, sort of encouragement that enables all while protecting consumers. And I by some 17 percent. But also in 2007, be- of us to work together as a society. think some of the multi-faceted quali- fore my time here because I entered in One of those outspoken voices, the ties of the outcomes of the driving this past term as a freshman, Congress informed voices speaking with a full- forces to do a number of these formats enacted a landmark energy law that ness, with a depth, comes from sci- for reform sometimes are underesti- would increase vehicle fuel efficiency entists like RUSH HOLT. Representative mated and not clearly communicated for the first time in more than three HOLT represents a congressional dis- to the consuming public, to those decades so that the outcome would be trict in New Jersey, and it has been his around this country who are looking 35 miles per gallon, a much more effi- passion, it has been his advocacy, as we for job creation. cient outcome for the industry in this dealt with policy like ACES, the Amer- Especially as we recover from this country, and that threshold year of ican Clean Energy and Security Act, very long and deep and painful reces- 2020 would be the benchmark, so that issues like the American Recovery and sion, it is important for us to be the by 2020 we would be achieving 35 miles Reinvestment Act, which, again, his- masters of this comeback of the Amer- per gallon, a very much increased and torically made large down payments to ican economy. The way we do it and do improved-upon measurement for fuel take us to this new thinking—it has it best is to make certain that we ad- efficiency in our auto fleets in this been people like Representative RUSH vance the notions of progressive re- country. These are actions that re- HOLT that have delivered and have forms that will enable us to create jobs spond to and underscore the historic brought us to this discussion and have not yet, as I made mention, on the commitment to a clean homegrown forged a positive outcome. radar and put together a responsive- American agenda. And I think that Tonight we are pleased to be joined ness to the energy needs of people of those biofuels that we’ve embraced by Representative HOLT as he adds his this country. through renewables, with wind and voice to tonight’s discussion, cele- Through the Recovery Act of 2009, solar, the efforts for geothermal as en- brating Earth Day tomorrow in a way much talked about, oftentimes much ergy supplies and advanced vehicle that takes us to this green energy focused on and perhaps misinforming technology are just the beginning of economy, this innovation economy. what really happened, our Nation made progress, the exploration of new fron- Representative HOLT, it’s great to in that Recovery Act an historic in- tiers, new pioneer efforts to take us to have you join us. vestment in job creation, investments this new realm of energy creation and Mr. HOLT. I thank my friend from that would lead to a clean, more vi- energy responsiveness. New York. If he would yield, I would be brant energy future. And it’s estimated I think that with this ACES legisla- pleased to contribute to this discus- that we can create with those dollars tion, the American Clean Energy and sion. more than 700,000 jobs, nearly doubling Security Act of 2009, it was a landmark Mr. TONKO. I would be happy to our renewable efforts here in this coun- opportunity for us to now debate in yield. try for electricity and saving con- this House the merits of moving for- Mr. HOLT. Remembering 40 years sumers on an ongoing annual basis; ward with an investment in greener ago, you and I are old enough to re- making certain that operating costs at thinking. The historic legislation to member when tens of millions of Amer- home, operating costs at businesses launch a new and clean energy econ- icans joined together in what was at and industries are reduced simply by omy holds great potential. These, the time a very visionary day, Earth putting together a solid mix of energy again, are jobs that will not be Day, where Wisconsin Senator Gaylord opportunities within that Recovery offshored. They will not be outsourced. Nelson, drawing from Wisconsin’s own

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The ob- itor, a veteran from the State of Wis- able energy, starting first with the ject is an environment of decency, consin. She drove a truck, I believe, low-hanging fruit of efficiency, of wind quality, and mutual respect for other with the Army in Iraq. And then fi- and geothermal and other readily human beings and living creatures.’’ nally a veteran from the State of New available sources; moving on to things, It was really very visionary. But Hampshire who as an Army officer did some of which are not yet developed what resulted from that were specific a tour of duty in Iraq and a tour of but with the American powers of inno- bills, solid legislation, these bills that duty in Afghanistan. He is now at Yale vation, we can master these things and have moved the country along. So it is Law School. sell them to the rest of the world. not just soft-headed, warm-hearted em- To a person, each of these veterans So the advantages in addressing the bracing of the wilderness. It was sci- spoke of the wisdom, the no-brainer, as energy problem are not just in avoiding entific engineering expertise brought we might call it, of moving to energy catastrophe, it is really to have a posi- to cleaning up the land and the water. independence for Americans; energy se- tive economic and social future. Waste And since Earth Day in 1970, laws have curity. They witnessed the outright de- is never good economics and the United been passed such as the National Envi- struction of troops, the threat to the States’ attitude toward energy is real- ronmental Protection Act, the Clean troops, the supreme sacrifice often- ly profligate. So there is a lot of low- Air Act, the Endangered Species Act, times made simply by forces of Taliban hanging fruit to be gained and money to mention a few. And Earth Day is no that they believed are fed by the treas- to be saved that way, and then a lot of longer just a day. This ethic has been uries of these unfriendly nations to money to be earned through innovative taken to heart, and we continue to which we feed over $400 billion a year; solutions to the problems. move along with the solid science- unstable but, more importantly, un- Mr. TONKO. I certainly think that based efforts to preserve our environ- friendly governments to the U.S., using this move to innovation, which can be ment. those dollars from their treasury to a job growth factor, if that’s being de- work against our operations for free- nied simply because of an association, b 1845 dom-loving people around the world. a kinship, a partnership with Big Oil, Now certainly the number one insult They also spoke to—and it’s what with industries out there as an indus- to planet Earth is the way we produce your comments triggered in me—the try, with big oil companies, then that and use energy. My friend from New concerns for global warming, for cli- is a detrimental outcome, one that York has been talking about not only mate change. They said, this is an really needs to be exposed for what it the costs, the costs facing us, which issue of national security. Beyond our is. To continue with tradition, to con- are in dollars and lives, if we do not domestic programming for energy se- tinue with that comfortable, cozy rela- confront the problems created by the curity and energy independence, it’s a tionship, to be able to do the subsidies, way we produce and use energy. It’s national security issue. Because what to be able to reach out, to empower not just an average rise in temperature they believe is happening is that with those traditional sources in a way that where spring might come a little bit drought, with floods, with famine, has been advocated because there are earlier; it is not just that sea level you’re creating the perfect storm that friendships out there, people enjoy that might be up a few inches or a few feet. finds people weakened by famine and a partnership continuing, that needs to It is that tropical diseases will appear much more robust competition for be refocused. It needs to be brought to where they haven’t appeared before. We available land around the world. It’s a the attention of the American public, see that happening now. It is not just breeding ground for terrorist activity. to the consuming public. that we lose the scenery of glaciers in The veterans who were there, many of And I think that the innovation that the mountains, we actually lose whom had fought in the Second World can be inspired here, and it’s part of groundwater; we lose habitat for those War, walked away from that saying, the value added that I believe you things that we depend on for our well- what an interesting way to approach bring to this House, Representative being. So we need comprehensive en- the issue. They were impacted by the HOLT. I have been with you in many ergy reform to stop using dirty fuels. thought process that was inspired by discussions and I enjoy your passionate It is fortunate that the efforts to deal each of these three veterans, recent plea to really invest in research and de- with the dirty fuels could also relieve veterans, to the honor roll of American velopment, basic research. You are ab- our trade imbalance, could also con- history, but to a person these two men solutely right. When we do that, we tribute to our national security by and one woman spoke in very relevant need to see R&D investments equal to making us less dependent on foreign terms about what our energy policy economic development, to job growth. sources of fossil fuels, and in fact it can mean to our troops and to the They’re not just investments made could not only save us money; it could goals of our military into the future. with no jobs growing from them but make us money. It just makes so much sense, from a we’re developing very sound jobs, very Mr. TONKO. Representative HOLT, if national security, energy independ- good-paying outcomes. you’ll suffer a disruption, if you will ence, energy security concept and per- You talked about the innovation. yield, you triggered a thought. spective if we move forward with clean One of the impacts out there of the Just recently my district hosted the energy thinking and an innovation American Recovery and Reinvestment only stop in New York State, actually economy that can be inspired by that Act, one of the stalwart efforts of the in Schenectady, of the Operation Free thinking. I think that their comments ACES with R&D investment is to look Tour. As you know, it’s a bus tour are very relevant to today’s eve of cele- at the battery as the linchpin, that’s being conducted by veterans for Amer- bration of Earth Day. that linkage that takes us to this new ican power and they are doing a coast- Mr. HOLT. As my friend points out, era of energy thinking. We have seen to-coast tour, hitting all of the States. the way we are producing and using en- many of these opportunities, invest- It was so impressive. We invited vet- ergy not only costs lives and dollars ments made over the last couple of erans from all vintages, from World through the climate change but it ex- months through the Recovery Act into War II, from the Korean War, from the acerbates our security problems. And lithium ion as an advanced battery Vietnam conflict and up to the present by addressing the energy problems, we production out there and the concept day, more present-day veterans that will indeed increase our national secu- of some of the sodium-based. For me in have committed in uniform and have rity, saving lives. And if we really my area with GE and the sodium-based fought on foreign soils in defense of make a commitment to investing in re- outcome, these are the cornerstone, this nation. Very impressive, very im- liable energy solutions for the United the building block to the future. If we pressive visits by these folks. States, the United States, the historic develop that mastery of innovation in

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At the same time we’re re- agriculture, to wildlife, to the eco- vestment in development and manufac- sponding to the needs of our energy system, to water supplies, water usage, turing for lithium ion batteries and we and our environment, and that needs to air quality, environment, energy re- are well on our way to capturing be recognized on this eve of Earth Day. quirements and needs. And all of that maybe a third or more of the world I think we can take a great bit of en- brought into a compilation of a bigger market in producing these lithium bat- thusiasm and encouragement from that picture, a thoughtfulness, a planning teries; where previously we had a latest bit of news. that enables us to have these strong small, tiny percent of the production. But as a scientist that you are and as and measurably improved programs, all So it shows that with the commitment, one who’s an engineer here in the while creating job opportunities and we really can move ahead, we really arena, I think that we can continue to developing a strategy that places the can seize, earn, a large part of the push the emphasis on technology that’s environment in the hands of the next world market. That’s just one example. so important as we just made mention generations in a much better outcome We can do the same thing in building with batteries. I’ll talk about that. I than we inherited. technologies. We can do the same thing think you want to share something That is acting with responsibility. It in other transportation technologies. here. is acting with tremendous engagement We can do the same thing in electricity Mr. HOLT. I would like to talk about in an issue area and issues that are so generation; and on and on and on. In another aspect of Earth Day, where correlated and so important to the out- fact, we have led the world in tech- over the years now, the same level of comes here not just in these United nologies for electricity generation, hardheaded analysis that we are begin- States but around the world. whether it be nuclear or combined ning to bring to the energy problem And as a leader in the world, I think cycle turbines, but that is now based has been brought to ecology, the rela- it is important for us to show by exam- on an unsustainable fossil fuel model, tionship between life forms and the en- ple and to teach by this sort of flavor the way we had developed electricity vironment. and provide the inspiration that will generation in the United States. lead to progress around the world. Mr. TONKO. And I think there’s such b 1900 You know, you talk about the im- a coupling here. I think if we can speak Earth Day is not only about pro- pacts that are made with the wildlife to the focus, the vision, that the Demo- tecting the planet’s atmosphere. One of and with the ecosystem that you just cratic majority in the House embraces, the lessons of the last 40 or 50 years described, with perhaps a threatening it’s pushing efforts the way of small now is that we are a seamless web and situation out there with lesser area of business. So many of these entrepre- that protection of wildlife is not just space available. The same is true in our neurial efforts, the innovation that is for aesthetics or humane reasons. Real- ag economy when we look at opportu- driven by these whiz-kid ideas, are sub- ly, protecting the whole environment nities that need to respond to agscape stantiated by investments in their is important for human quality of life around the country. We need to be able prototyping, their testing; and then we as well. need to further commit to deploying And I wanted to talk a little bit to partner with our friends in agri- these to the commercial networks. about wildlife because today I intro- culture in a way that enables them to While I was at NYSERDA, the New duced legislation with my colleague deal with their concerns in a way that York State Energy Research and De- and fellow Sustainable Energy Coali- is transitioned into an opportunity. velopment Authority, we were involved tion member JARED POLIS. This is leg- Just recently we announced, in the with a demonstration project on ki- islation that will create a program to last several months, the opportunity netic hydro, utilizing the turbulence of protect and preserve wildlife corridors. for yet another grant that is going to the East River along the edge of the is- Wildlife corridors are connected strips SUNY Cobleskill that I represent, part land of Manhattan to create energy of land in which a wide range of ani- of the State University of New York simply through the movement of water mals can migrate, can propagate. One system. And they are an ag and tech with a turbine sub the surface of that professor has called these ‘‘sidewalks campus. They are working on a water and relying on the turbulence. for animals.’’ biowaste to bioenergy project that will We disassembled that demo, sent it to They are really necessary in every enable them to create a fuel source and the labs in Colorado for DOE, found out State. And as we have paved America, enable us to keep our water streams the improvements that were required as we have bisected it and trisected it cleaner, reduce our dependency on for the blade design, the fin design, the and cut it up with roads, we have found landfills, and enable us to go forward assembly itself of the gearbox, made that we have moved wildlife into and respond to an energy supply in those improvements, and now there is smaller and smaller spaces, where it is terms of a newly formulated gas that is expectation that perhaps 1100 now unsustainable. So these corridors now part and parcel of this. megawatts worth of power can be real- will help support the economy of hunt- And they start talking about what ized in one State like New York alone ing and wildlife watching, but it also this demo means to the outcome and simply through the motion of water. will keep the web of life intact. where you can overlay this opportunity These are things that should be in- Our bill, the Wildlife Corridors Con- on several municipalities out there. vested in. These are the opportunities servation Act, would establish a Wild- And there is absolutely opportunity for that are growing jobs out there and life Corridor Stewardship and Protec- our troops. When you look at how you that can respond in much more envi- tion Fund to provide grants to Federal are developing this fuel supply, you can ronmentally friendly outcomes for our agencies, State and local governments, avoid transportation through war energy needs and energy needs around nonprofits, and corporations for cre- zones that is very, very dangerous. I the world. That pioneer spirit should ating these essential wildlife corridors. mean, in talking to this veteran who not be denied and that breaking of, the And the Department of Agriculture, was part of Operation Free who trav- departure here, our thinking is far re- the Department of the Interior, the De- eled to my district to speak on behalf moved from that partnership that was, partment of Transportation are all of Veterans for American Power, she I think, hurtful to us where we’re rely- part of this; and dozens and dozens of spoke of the danger zone when she ing on those oil industries, this major- organizations that study and that ad- drove trucks through some of these ity has said, ‘‘Look, let’s make that vocate for environmental protection enemy territories that are responded to break, let’s go into a new energy have endorsed this. I commend it to my by situations like this with new devel- arena.’’ colleagues, and I hope we can move opments that come our way. And now you look at the accounts in along with that so that it will be law So there are ample needs that are ad- Newsweek, in Business Week of late, by next Earth Day. dressed simply in very academic terms

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But it’s builds progress based on the invest- Washington, who is yet another out- an example of the kind of thing that ment and research. And that R&D op- spoken voice for green thinking here in can happen if we don’t stop ocean portunity for this country, a willing- the House of Representatives. acidification. ness for us to produce those invest- Welcome, Representative INSLEE, to So the point I want to make tonight ments that then translate into success sort of bring us to a close on our hour is the U.S. Senate is now considering a stories that then further translate into of discussion about Earth Day tomor- bill to deal with carbon pollution that business opportunities and job growth row. will also jump-start the economy by are what it’s all about. Mr. INSLEE. Well, I appreciate the creating thousands of green collar jobs. And it is a recommitment to that opportunity. Thanks for carrying the But to succeed in both those things, agenda on this eve of Earth Day that I load here. I just want to, in closing, they need some limitation on the think is so essential and so much a note tomorrow the actress Sigourney amount of carbon pollution that’s framework of what’s driving this ma- Weaver will be hosting a movie, a docu- going into the atmosphere. And they jority in the House of Representatives mentary called ‘‘Acid Test.’’ And it’s a need that because that’s the only way to build that new day, that new out- very interesting movie with some very we are going to compete with China to come, and working with the new ad- disturbing news about our oceans, and drive investment in these green collar ministration to take what was placed that is that our oceans are becoming jobs, but also because it’s the only way on the back burner. When you think of more acidic. And what this movie dis- we are going to keep our oceans from that Recovery Act, when you think of closes is that our oceans are actually becoming fatally acidic for large parts of the biosphere. what was taken from that back burner 30 percent more acidic than they were We get a lot of our human protein in terms of smart grids, smart thermo- before we started to burn coal and oil from the oceans. I think it is 10 or 20 stats, smart meters, investment in rein the industrial age. percent of the human protein comes newables and R&D, in battery develop- And the way this works, the way this out of the oceans. So I am hopeful they ment, in energy-efficiency opportuni- movie that Ms. Weaver narrates, car- will do this. And I hope they will know, ties, along with broadband for our com- bon goes up out of our smokestacks, too, they need some limitation on car- munities and wiring for a new day for out of our tailpipes, goes into the at- bon pollution, because we have a way our neighborhoods that are perhaps mosphere, then falls into the ocean, to do that right now through the Envi- distressed, and for areas that are very goes into solution in the ocean, and ronmental Protection Agency that is remote or very rural, these are ample creates acidic conditions. And I don’t going to do it. They have been ordered think probably many people know that opportunities that should have been by the courts to do this. And we are our oceans are becoming actually more embraced a long time ago. But we are going to either have a good carbon pol- acidic. breaking away from some of that de- lution protection system in this bill or And the concern of course is that pendency on those big industries that we are going to have the EPA do it. We when you change the acidity level of were the tail wagging the dog. think it’s better if Congress designs it. Mr. HOLT. And we call these green the ocean what it does to life forms. Mr. TONKO. Absolutely. because they are sustainable. And we had Jane Lubchenco, who is Dr. Mr. INSLEE. But if Congress does Mr. TONKO. Exactly. Jane Lubchenco, who heads NOAA, our not design it, the EPA is going to do Mr. HOLT. Stripping the environ- National Oceanographic and Atmos- that. And we are not going to vote for ment without replenishment is not sus- pheric Administration, the other day bills that do not solve this problem tainable. Ultimately, we will fail; we she showed us some time-lapse photog- that would strip the EPA of their au- will perish if that’s the way we are raphy of what happens when you put a thority to solve this problem. So we going to approach our globe. We must shell, like a clam shell, in ocean water need the Senate to step up to the plate, do it differently if we are going to pre- that will be as acidic as our oceans will have some system to reduce carbon vail. With Earth Day 30 years ago, now be by the end of the century. And it es- pollution so that we can move forward. 40 years ago—— sentially melts. I want to thank Mr. TONKO for his Mr. TONKO. 1970, yes. It goes by What we are finding is the oceans are leadership here tonight. quickly. becoming so acidic that if this trend Mr. TONKO. Thank you, Chairman Mr. HOLT. We had that vision, we continues, it will actually dissolve lit- INSLEE, and thank you for your leader- had that vision of a sustainable Earth. tle creatures that form calcium car- ship with SEEC, the Sustainable En- And a number of things have followed. bonate shells. Shells are made out of ergy and Environmental Coalition. Now it’s time to really regenerate that calcium carbonate. They take the cal- I think as we reference our comments vision. And in all of these areas of en- cium that precipitates out of a solution this evening to Earth Day as a celebra- ergy, of agriculture, of transportation, and they make a shell. And this isn’t tion tomorrow, we think back to 1970. of wildlife management, of oceanog- just crabs or clams or oysters or coral; And it was about the commitment to a raphy, we need to bring the hard it’s the little pteropods, the very small better outcome, to addressing business science to bear in ways to make our creatures that form 40 percent of the that needed to be accomplished. To- use and our place on the planet sus- bottom of the food chain in the oceans. night we resolved that it’s about unfin- tainable. That’s part of the name of Of course it’s the bottom. And the evi- ished business, but yet about untold this caucus we have here, the Sustain- dence is showing this may prevent opportunity. And we can accomplish able Energy and Environmental Cau- these creatures from having a healthy both by continuing our commitments cus, because, as I said before, waste is ability to precipitate calcium to make to a much stronger development and never good economics. And stripping their body form. responsiveness to our environment things without replenishment will only So the long and the short of it is that which comes through all sorts of pol- leave us with a bare Earth. the actor who gave us ‘‘Alien,’’ which icy, including energy. Mr. TONKO. I think both you and I was pretty scary, tomorrow will be So, Mr. Speaker, we thank you this see the merit that is brought forth by showing in Congress a movie that I evening for the opportunity to share working through SEEC as a coalition think is maybe at least equally as the thoughts of the majority here. And to provide that green outspokenness scary as ‘‘Alien’’ because this acidifica- it is onward with progressive policy to and to work with our partners in gov- tion of the oceans that is caused by be sensitive to those next generations ernment to make sure we respond to carbon pollution has already possibly that will inherit from us the out- their, perhaps, district concerns or disrupted some life forms. standing work we can do if we commit.

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Bob lost a close United States Senate tion as chairman of the Economic De- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. race in 2000 but won the hearts of all velopment, Public Buildings, Haz- Speaker, I rise today to join my col- Jerseyans with the tenacity of his cam- ardous Materials, and Pipeline Trans- leagues in mourning the passing of paign. He was serving as president of portation Subcommittee. Congressman Bob Franks and to cele- the Health Care Institute of New Jer- A master strategist, Bob pushed hard brate a life well lived. to expand the economy, create jobs in I would like to yield to my good sey at the time of his death, and he was a relentless and compassionate cham- the private sector, pass tax cuts, enact friend and colleague, LEONARD LANCE, welfare reform, and ensure that our for as much time as he may consume. pion for New Jersey’s health care in- Mr. LANCE. Thank you, Congress- dustry and the patients it served. military was second to none. Bob was a good friend to me, a trust- As cochair of the Missing and Ex- man SMITH. Mr. Speaker, I join several of my col- ed colleague, and a mentor. He dedi- ploited Children Caucus, Bob helped leagues this evening to pay tribute to cated his entire public life to making win passage of legislation to protect Robert D. Franks, a former New Jersey New Jersey a better place for all of its our children from Internet predators Member of the House of Representa- residents. His work ethic, his values, and impose life imprisonment for per- tives whose compassion rightfully his relentless optimism, and his sons convicted of killing a child. A true earned him praise and respect from unshakable good humor will be greatly friend of law enforcement, Bob took both sides of the political aisle. Bob missed by all of us who knew him. And the lead in 1998 and won passage of a died late in the evening on Friday, he stands as a shining example of pub- congressional resolution demanding April 9. He was 58 years old. lic service not only in the State of New the Clinton administration undertake Bob’s death at Memorial Sloan-Ket- Jersey my colleagues and I represent, the extradition of cop killer Joanne tering Cancer Center in Manhattan was but across the United States. Chesimard, a fugitive who fled to Cuba caused by an aggressive sarcoma which As we mourn his loss, we celebrate after being convicted of murdering New was diagnosed in February. He was sur- his great life; and to his beloved wife, Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster rounded by his wonderful wife, Fran; Fran, and their beautiful daughters we in May of 1973. their three young and beautiful daugh- extend our deepest sympathy. A per- Bob helped create the bipartisan ters, Sara, Kelly, and Abigail; his son, really, who furthered the Amer- Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coa- mother, June; his sister, Judy; brother- ican tradition of public service and cer- lition to maximize both regions’ polit- in-law, Jeremy; and niece, Mary Han- tainly known and loved by the resi- ical clout in Congress and played the nah. dents of New Jersey. leading role in promoting fair elec- Bob was a brilliant political tacti- Thank you, Congressman. trical power policy in New Jersey. cian and a natural candidate. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank As my colleague, LEONARD, noted a Born in Hackensack, he had been my friend for his very powerful testi- moment ago, he ran for the United deeply involved in politics since his monial to our late colleague. States Senate. He lost. He ran for Gov- youth serving as State chairman of the Mr. Speaker, for Bob’s surviving wife, ernor, and he lost that, too. But you New Jersey Teenage Republicans and Fran and their three daughters, Kelly, would never know that from talking to going door-to-door as a 13-year-old in Sara, and Abigail, his mother, June; Bob. He was always upbeat and very 1964 in suburban Chicago, where his and sister, Judy; and the rest of the positive. family was then living, for Charles H. family, this is a tragic season of excru- After leaving the Hill, Bob served as Percy’s campaign for Governor. ciating loss and bereavement. While the president of the Health Care Insti- Mr. Franks was graduated from Bob Franks was a politician’s politi- tute of New Jersey, a trade association DePauw University in Indiana in 1973. cian in the best sense of that concept, for the research-based pharmaceutical And after receiving a law degree from he was husband, father, son, and broth- and medical technology industry in the Southern Methodist University in Dal- er first. Nothing compared to his love State of New Jersey. las, he directed campaigns for Gov- for and devotion to his family. Mr. Speaker, at the Basilica of the ernor and Congress in New Jersey be- For everyone who has ever had the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, fore being elected as a State assembly- privilege of knowing him and calling on Saturday, Governor Chris Christie man in 1979, representing Union Coun- him ‘‘friend,’’ Bob epitomized noble was joined in moving remembrance by ty for 13 years. public service. He was honest, hard- several former Governors, including Congressman Bob Franks served working, extraordinarily effective, and Governor Jon Corzine, Christie Todd twice as Republican State committee absolutely determined to make a posi- Whitman, and Tom Kean, as well as the chairman and helped bring the Repub- tive difference for his constituents, the three godfathers to Bob and Fran’s lican Party to veto-proof majorities in State, and the Nation. An indomitable kids, Roger Bodman, Alfred Fasola, both Houses of our State legislature. optimist, Bob was ever gracious and and Congressman John Kasich. Elected to Congress in November stubbornly kind to all, even with those Governor Chris Christie spoke elo- 1992, Bob Franks was a fiscal conserv- with whom he disagreed. He treated all quently at the memorial service and ative who served on the House Trans- with respect, civility, and empathy. told those assembled, ‘‘Bob Franks’ life portation Committee and was known I know my colleagues on the floor was grand and glorious. As Fran and as a tireless advocate for New Jersey’s today will attest to the fact that Bob his daughters know better than any- transportation sector. In the fall of Franks was enthusiastic almost to a one, what Bob cared first and foremost 1994, Bob helped bring Republicans into fault and always greeted you with a about, despite all of the passions in his the majority by championing congres- great big smile, firm handshake, and life, was family . . . no matter whether sional reform measures. warm greeting—a reflection of his we were talking about politics or busi- But while Bob Franks relished the great big heart. You usually left any ness, because it was something he game of politics, he was also respected conversation with Bob, well, smiling. knew full well: the demands of a public for his willingness to work with the op- Bob Franks devoted 21 years of his life, the demands of a private life, and posing party. Former New Jersey Gov- life to elected public service—13 years the rewards of paying attention to ernor Tom Kean said, ‘‘He loved the in the New Jersey Assembly, 8 years as both.’’ sport of politics, but he also thought a Member of Congress, and he served 4 Governor Christie went on to say, politics was there for better govern- years as State GOP chairman. In both ‘‘Bob Franks was enthusiastic in every- ment.’’ Trenton and Washington, Bob was a thing I saw him do. Whether it was

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I am struck that in have faced our country for over the ‘‘How about his cutting-edge humor? those conversations certain common last 25 years, or whether it was coun- Always a little cutting-edge humor no themes recur. seling and encouraging even the small- matter where you were. Sometimes Bob Franks was authentic. He was est of potential leaders for our State.’’ Bob was even good at gallows humor. patriotic. He was keen. Bob Franks was Always that enthusiastic Bob Franks. You know, when there was not even a always optimistic. He was astute in The Governor went on to say, ‘‘The speck of light shining in the room, Bob every way. He was humorous. He was loss that each of us feel from Bob’s could make us all laugh. He’d remove honorable, a true son of New Jersey. death is significant in the life of our the pressure. He’d have a little quip, Bob Franks always built others up, State, significant in the life of our and we’d all get the belly laugh going. mentored to young people, always en- country, because he served so ably and It would happen when there was no couraging them to enter public service. so well . . . In the end, I think, that’s humor in sight.’’ Bob Franks was trusted and never what we all hope for out of our public And on loyalty, John said, ‘‘You would break his word. He was always officials: that they care deeply, that know what the kids today say, ’You warm and sincere. He absolutely loved they think deeply, that they act pas- got my back.’ Well, Bob Franks had politics. And even in this rough and sionately with the ability to inspire. your back. He didn’t care if you were a tumble world he always had a good He checked all the boxes.’’ Republican or a Democrat, a liberal or word for men and women in the polit- Governor Corzine said, in brief part, a conservative. It didn’t mean any- ical arena, whether they were Repub- that this was a ‘‘celebration of a great thing. When you were his friend, he had licans or Democrats or none of the life, a good man, a very good man, your back.’’ above. someone that all of us, as you have John Kasich concluded, ‘‘I would like Bob Franks was tireless with unbri- heard, believed in, learned from, and to call him a foxhole guy. And I meas- dled enthusiasm. You were lucky to be grew from. ure people, ‘Are they a foxhole guy.’ In on his team or on his side, that broad ‘‘A man of credible character, convic- other words, can I get into a foxhole trademark smile, a good and decent tion, courage, but probably the most with this guy in the middle of the man, irrepressible, full of life and love defining thing that any of us can say worst battle you can imagine and know for his family, first and foremost. about Bob is he was a man who loved. not only would he not jump out of that That’s why we all were shocked 12 days He loved politics, loved all of his foxhole to run and preserve himself, ago when the news came that God had friends, the folks who are here, but but he would jump outta that foxhole called him home at such a young age. most of all, most notably he loved his and fight to help you. Oh, he was a Mr. Speaker, Bob Franks loved public family.’’ great foxhole guy,’’ he said. service. He loved the New Jersey As- Governor Tom Kean said, ‘‘Politics John said, ‘‘In all of the years that sembly and his service in Congress. He for Bob was an honorable profession I’ve known him, I’ve never heard him loved his family, our Nation, New Jer- which meant responsibility and oppor- say a bad thing about anybody,’’ and I sey and his constituents in that order, tunity for achievement and very much know Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN and others in and he loved all these things with a an exciting adventure. After all, what our delegation can back that up a hun- passion that exceeded the most ener- is the use of living,’’ Governor Kean dred percent. And finally Kasich said, getic enthusiasts. went on to say, ‘‘if not to strive for ‘‘There is no question he left the world I will never forget his work ethic, his great causes and perhaps make this a better place.’’ valuable service, and his enduring muddled world of ours a little better So, Mr. Speaker, there is no question friendship. We have lost a great man place. Bob did that. He cared about Bob Franks left New Jersey, he left the who stood for principles and who lived that.’’ Nation and the world a better place, a life in which we could all learn. ‘‘We are all better people for having and we will deeply miss him. May the tributes and prayers of so known Bob,’’ he went on. ‘‘I think of I would like to yield to my good many of our colleagues here today be a him smiling. I think of his cheerful- friend and colleague, Mr. FRELING- source of strength with wife Fran and ness. I think of his enthusiasm, and HUYSEN. their daughters, Kelly, Sara and Abi- today,’’ Governor Kean concluded, ‘‘I b 1930 gail. Our hearts break, along with envy the angels.’’ theirs, but our memories will always Governor Christie Todd Whitman Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. I thank the remain bright. said, ‘‘You know a lot of people who gentleman, the dean of the New Jersey And when we recall that trademark are involved in the rough-and-tumble congressional delegation, for yielding smile, we will all remember this favor- of politics get characterized as either to me. ite son of New Jersey, Bobby Franks. being really good at the political side Mr. Speaker, last Saturday morning I Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank of it, the background, the fierce fight- joined the New Jersey family at the my good friend for his very eloquent ing, or they’re the policy wonks, that’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart statement, and we will all miss Bobby what they care about. Bob was both. He in Newark as we honored the life of Franks. was a fierce, fierce partisan. He was a former Congressman Bob Franks and comforted his wife, Fran, and their Remarks from current and present elected Republican. He never made it personal, officials who spoke at the April 17, 2010 me- because he always knew it was about three young daughters. morial service for former U.S. Congressman policy, about doing right by the people As others did last Saturday, I rise in and former N.J. Assemblyman Bob Franks, of the State. And that’s what made tribute to my longtime friend and our who died April 9, 2010. The service took place him such a special person.’’ colleague, Bob Franks. New Jersey is a at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart Our former Budget Committee chair- better place to live, work and raise a in Newark NJ.: man here in the House, John Kasich, family, because for nearly his entire NEW JERSEY GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE who was godfather to one of Bob and adult life, Bob Franks selflessly served Bob Franks’ life was grand and glorious as Fran’s children, summed it up well our beloved State. It was a pleasure to Fran and his daughters know better than when he said, ‘‘Our friendship was serve with him for many years in the anyone, what Bob cared first and foremost forged in the battles of trying to im- New Jersey State Assembly in Trenton about despite all of the passions in his life prove America. That’s what it’s all and then in this very Chamber in the was family. about. It was never about politics. It House of Representatives. This summer as I had many discussion with Bob about lots of different topics he was always about what we could do to From those shared experiences, and would always end each of those conversa- make the world a better place for our there were many, I know the people in tions we had whether it was in person or over children and their children . . . I don’t New Jersey have lost an energetic and the telephone, by asking me, in fact implor- think I’ve ever met a more insightful intelligent advocate, and I have lost a ing me, ‘You’re spending time with Mary

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Bob really be- ended each and everyone of those conversa- sitting here in this cathedral this morning lieved that two people could be of prin- tions, no matter whether we were talking and the circles that go out from here, be- ciples—sometimes of different views but about politics or business because it was cause Bob Franks did what every leader as- principled—but they didn’t have to be dis- something he knew full well: the demands of pires to do: and this is to inspire others. agreeable, as we often hear. a public life, the demands of a private life, He has certainly inspired me. God bless And after that campaign and over the and the rewards of paying attention to both. you, Fran and the girls. And God Bless Bob years, we grew into an easy friendship based Bob Franks’ smile is the thing I will refor a life well spent. on that perspective, developed over time. We member most, about him. When he saw you FORMER GOV. JON CORZINE are occasional parishioners at Chuck’s his face immediately lit up, and in turn he church, we were commiseraters over break- I feel like a little loner up here. I’m not lit up the room. His enthusiasm was men- fast or over a beer. I did a lot with him as we just sure how I identify, but I am thrilled to tioned just before. And he was enthusiastic supported the NJ National Guard. He did so be here. in everything I saw him do. Whether it was much to support our troops that were in rooting for the Indianapolis Colts—some- Fran, I could not be more privileged or honored, to stand and say some words in Iraq. And he fought for the things he be- thing that still do not fully understand, from lieved in in political life in a lot of ways, but a guy from NJ—whether it was some of the celebration of a great life, of a good man, a very good man, someone that all of us, as most of all even for a Democrat he became deepest and most significant policy issues one of those people who offered guidance, of- that have faced our country over the last 25 you have heard, believed in, learned from, grew from. fered perspective, offered counsel. He was years, or whether it was counseling and en- true to the words that he would be a friend. couraging even the smallest of potential A man of credible character, conviction, courage, but probably the most defining Of course we had to sneak him in and out of leaders for our state, I speak about that last Drumthwacket, and then we had to meet in part from personal experience. I met Bob thing that I think any of us can say about Bob is that he is a man who loved. He loved the wine cellar for breakfast in Summit, Franks in July of 1995 I was a first-term Grand Summit Hotel. I was never sure whose Freeholder who had just run for the General politics, loved all of his friends, the folks who are here, but most of all, most notably reputation we were defending, his or mine. Assembly, and had come in sixth out of six. And then there were those moments at he loved his family. Fran, Sara, Abby and And in the aftermath of that primary, I re- Christ’s Church when we both showed up at Kelly—a remarkable, remarkable testimony ceived a call from Congressman Franks’ of- the same time. Bob and his family on the to his humanity and care. There was no pure, fice. And the person on the staff said, ‘The right side. Of course, I was on the left side. nor more poignant view of love than to have Congressman would like to know if you’d We both fell into a pattern of rolling our a conversation with Bob about his wife and like to come by his district office Friday for eyes when Chuck would tell some miserable his daughters. lunch. He’d like to speak to you.’ jokes about politics, which was all too fre- And I immediately said yes, of course. I Others have spoken about that smile, but quent. thought to myself ‘It must be losers’ week at the thought and site of those girls, all those It was almost a paradox because Bob was Bob Franks’ office. And I went there that girls brought a joy and a light that I don’t such a wonderful human being. You always day to have lunch with Bob Franks. I had no think I’ve seen in the passions that I’ve seen wonder sometimes why he was in politics. idea what the agenda was and I had no idea in other people anytime in life. You know, People always trump politics in his life. He why I was going there. For an hour and 45 I’m probably like a lot of you. I have more was a happy warrior. He had a passion for minutes Bob Franks sat with me to dissect pictures of Bob Franks’ girls than I have of service and a strong sense of responsibility why I had lost the race, why I had done so my own grandkids, because you couldn’t for community. But most importantly, as poorly, what I wanted to do with my future have a meeting, a breakfast, a beer or any- you heard others say, he loved his family. I and how he thought was the best way to get thing else with Bob where he didn’t share a know this is an unspeakable time for the there. I want to emphasis with you: I had picture and a posting on how the girls were Franks family, for Fran and the girls. There never met him. He saw something in me in doing. It meant so much to him. A special is nothing fair or right about losing Bob. that campaign that obviously no one who part of when you had that posting was that I was reminded of a Winston Churchill voted did. And he implored me at the end of smile that was there as he talked about it. It phrase upon hearing of the death of Harry the meeting to not give up, not give up on a was always, always there. Everybody else Hopkins. He said ‘‘a strong, bright fierce public life. He encouraged me to continue to has said it. It was the most winning smile flame has burned out of a frail body.’’ fight. It will be the enduring gift that Bob anyone could imagine. And almost never saw Churchill was making clear we should never Franks gave to me. And if you look around him not smile, except for a couple of occa- confuse the body and the soul. The strong, this cathedral today, there are literally hun- sions. Anytime the Giants were playing the bright, fierce flame of Bob’s soul lives in dreds of people who can say exactly the same Colts he had his game face on. I’m like Gov. those three beautiful, beautiful girls, Abby, thing. It’s just a different date and a dif- Christie; I don’t know where in the heck he Sara and Kelly. His generosity and spirit, his ferent time and a different challenge that got that view from, but that’s the way it is. love of people and life, his sense of purpose, was before them in that stage of their life. And then there were the days when we justice, and oh, that smile, always that And it was Bob Franks who patted them on were running against each other for the smile, will be with his girls, always. And the back. It was Bob Franks who got in their United States Senate. with all of us as well. face and told them not to quit. It was Bob It wasn’t always smiles. Neither of us were God bless Bob, his family and thank you Franks who by his example showed them smiling while the ads were running. In fact, for the life he has lived. that in fact anything was possible if you I remember sitting on stage one night down were willing to work hard enough, listen at Rider College, I think it was, before a de- GOV. CHRISTIE TODD WHITMAN enough, and care deeply enough about mak- bate, we were getting mic-ed up. And he did Fran, Kelly, Sara, Abby, I hope you get a ing your community a better place. smile, and we laughed, and we teased each chance at some point to stand up and just The loss that each of us will feel from other about the theater and maybe even a absorb this room. Bob’s death is significant—significant in the little bit about the B.S. that comes as you go Everyone here is a friend, or an admirer, a life of our state, significant in the life of our through that process. And then he proceeded support of someone Bob mentored. They are country, because he served so ably and so over the next 90 minutes to absolutely take here out of love. They are here out of love well because of that enthusiasm, that fire me apart on healthcare, early childhood edu- for Bob and what he stood for, and here for and that ability to inspire others. In the end, cation and anything else, and the only time you, for the family. You know a lot of people I think, that’s what we all hope for out of I saw him smile was when he dubbed me ‘Mr. who are involved in the rough-and-tumble of our public officials: that they care deeply, Universal’ in that night. Some of you re- politics get characterized as either being that they think deeply, that they act pas- member that. It stuck, and I definitely re- really good at the political side of it, the sionately with the ability to inspire. He member him smiling at me that night. I ac- background, the fierce fighting, or they’re checked all the boxes. And the loss we feel is tually was frowning. the policy wonks, that’s what they care miniscule compared to the loss that his fam- Anyone who followed Bob’s career knew about. Bob was both. He was a fierce, fierce ily feels. Because for all that he did for us, that once he found a winning argument, he partisan. He was a Republican. He never he was much, much more for them. This knew how to stick with it. I must have heard made it personal, because he always knew it summer, the last time I met with Bob before that phrase, ‘Mr. Universal’ a million times was about policy, about doing right by the I became governor, he said to me as I was over the next six weeks. Message, message, people of the state. And that’s what made leaving the meeting, ‘Don’t worry about message. When it came to politics, Bob knew him such a special person. what happens—whether you win or you lose. it as well or better than anyone. And he He was a true gentleman, in every sense of Winning would be great, but even if you lose, demonstrated a remarkable talent in that the word. He honored the profession. He I can tell you from personal experience. Life campaign, because he took $6 million and loved it. He had that smile. He lit up a room. will get better.’ He told me ‘I have felt that made it something that was worth a lot But because he really cared. There was noth- the last couple of years out of public life, be- more. And he showed what a pro could do. ing fake about it. He wasn’t putting it on. He cause it has allowed me to get even closer to There was also something about that cam- loved and cared about everything. Of course Fran and to the girls. And so Bob provided paign that he and I actually grew to respect we know he loved and cared most about his hope from either end of the spectrum for each other. You heard Congressman Kasich family. I can remember, Kelly, how many

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times did we get together at events. Your fa- ning around the state. Bob was doing what- FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOHN KASICH ther and I would be talking about strategy ever it took, and he would never let me for Look around. It’s amazing today, isn’t it? or something and then all of the sudden your a minute even consider the possibility, that You know, on the wall of Bob’s house is a mom and you would walk into the room and I wasn’t going to run. He basically beat on poster of Bobby Kennedy who would be sur- then that was it. Forget the rest of it. It was my door until I finally declared. And once I prised? He was a man of great passion, just his girls, the people he cared about the most. declared, the campaign was basically run out like Bob. I remember as a young man, one It was always first and foremost. But it was of Bob’s car for a while. I mean he became young girl holding a sign as Bobby Kennedy because he cared about all of it, all of us, my first campaign manager. People would passed by, and the sign said: ‘‘Bring Us To- what he was doing. call me from different parts of the state who gether.’’ Bob Franks has brought us to- His legacy, the people he mentored, all of I’d never heard of, saying ‘You know, I’d like gether, hasn’t he? And not just the people at that is important. We are remembering it to support you for governor.’ I’d say ‘That’s the top. He’s brought so many of his young here today and people care about it. But his wonderful. You like my ideas?’ They’d say prote´ge´s here today who have grown from real legacy is his family. And while each of ‘No, I like Bob Franks.’ young into almost middle-aged men. Bob was you might not be able to turn around and see And, of course, Bob brought a number of a truly remarkable man and our friendship him sitting next to you with that sparkle in assets, because not only did he bring that was forged in the battles of trying to im- his eyes, he’s there. He’s in your hearts, he’s wonderful enthusiasm and excitement and prove America. That’s what it was all about. the angels on your shoulder. He will always all of that, he brought Al Fasola and Roger It was never about the politics. It was always be there with you and for you. And he set an Bodman. And once you had Al Fasola, and about what we could do to make the world a example, that is unmatched, and you are Roger Bodman and Bob Franks, it didn’t little better place for our children and their very very lucky to have had him. We are all matter who had the money, it didn’t matter children. very lucky to have had him, but though for who had the political support—I think we Last week I sat down with some of the peo- all too short a period. It just reminds us all ended up with four county chairmen out of ple who were on this team. We went through to take those special people and special mo- 21. It didn’t matter. You were going to win, thick and thin, through government shut- ments and bring them close to our heart and because you had the best. And Bob was such downs, and criticisms and blowups and never let that flame die. You know, Bob’s an important part of that and our whole yelling and all wonderful debate that some- flame is going to live on forever. campaign with that enthusiasm. He got peo- times accompanies politics when it isn’t per- Thank you for letting me be part of today. ple in the legislature to defy their own coun- sonal. It’s part of life, it’s part of what makes this republic special. And we listed a GOVERNOR TOM KEAN ty organizations and their own county parties and come out and endorse me, and those couple of things that we wanted to think This has been quite a week. I have not been of you in politics know how tough that is for about Bob, and I wanted to tell you about to an event all week long, of any kind, where anybody to do. He was a remarkable. And I’ll Bob. Bob hasn’t been mentioned. Where there First of all, insightful. I don’t think I ever say it here: I don’t know if I would have run hasn’t been some remarks, where there met a more insightful man than Bob Franks. or not, but I certainly would not have been hasn’t been some longing, been some discus- He could look at something that everybody elected if it were not for the efforts of Bob sion, public and private. And now to cul- else saw and he would always see it dif- Franks. minate in this. When I got there, there were a lot of prob- ferently. He could see the twist in it. He I think I counted seven former governors lems. We were in a debt point, in a recession could take advantage of it to move the ball here today. I see our two United States Sen- as we are now. We had a billion dollar def- downfield. How about his cutting-edge ators, I see the Congressional delegation. I humor? Always a little cutting-edge humor icit, had a legislature of the other party, see the legislature out there members of no matter where you were. Sometimes Bob both houses, and it was difficult. It was very, county government, and all of you who Bob was even good at gallows humor. You know very difficult. But there in my office, would touched in some way or another. But Fran, when there was not even a speck of light be Bob. And Bob would come it, with that for you and your girls, June, for that re- shining in the room, Bob could make us all smile, that cheerfulness and that optimism, markable young man that you brought up, laugh. He’d remove the pressure. He’d have showing me how we could do it, how we we are here today. We come to pound on the little quip, and we’d all get the belly could get something done. He would bring in your heart with love. laugh going. It would happen when there was not only Republicans but Democrats. He I remember that first time that I met Bob. no humor in sight. would tell me ‘Have you talked to this as- There were two of us running, myself, a fel- Loyalty. You know kids today say ‘You semblyman, or that senator? You know he’s low called Phil Cottonbacker, and we’re both got my back?’ Bob Franks had your back. He the other party, but he’s really a good per- in our early thirties. And in some ways we didn’t care if you were a Republican or a son, and you can talk to them about issues.’ really didn’t know what we were doing, but Democrat, a liberal or a conservative. It And we did that. we were doing our best, knocking on doors, didn’t mean anything. When You were his We put together some of those coalitions. friend, he had your back. And he exemplified trying to meet people. And then one day, But always, always in the background was Bob came, out of Summit High School. And exactly what we mean by that term. Bob, who cared so much, who wanted to see Friendly. Well he’s known for that smile. I remember because that’s the first time I it done right, who did it himself, always the saw that smile we’re all talking about. Some said earlier, he walked into a room and right way. You know he was always positive. lit it up. And that was exactly right, because That’s when I saw the cheerfulness. That’s He was never down. He loved his colleagues when I saw the optimism. He already knew he had that 100 megawatt smile that sort of in both his parties. He could be partisan, but transmitted a sense of strength. He had a as much about politics as I did, maybe more. never negative, never nasty in any way at I learned something else about Bob. Bob was sense that things are going to be OK, things all. He cared so much. The bottom line I are going to be good. Things can be really a pied piper, because first Bob came to vol- think, that not only did he love politics, but unteer, then he brought a friend, then he great. he cared so much about people. He loved Bob never attacked anybody else. In all the brought two friends, then three and four them: individuals, peoples who touched his years I knew him I never heard him say a friends. Soon we had 10 people from Bob’s life and he came back and touched theirs in bad thing about anybody. He was smart. And class, knocking on doors, going to super- a very, very important way. what made him so smart is that he under- markets, passing out literature, pressing en- Politics for Bob was an honorable profes- stood that the key to life was not the divi- velopes, whatever we needed, because Bob sion which meant responsibility and oppor- sions that exist between people, but the made it fun. Bob made it fun for other peo- tunity for achievement and very much an ex- friendships that potentially could be devel- ple. Bob was sometimes, I think, you know, citing adventure. After all, what is the use of oped. And he was a smart of a guy as I ever meeting Bob was like opening a bottle of fine living, if not to strive for great causes and met and he transferred on to these three an- champagne. Everything, everything was perhaps make this muddled world of ours a gels down here [gestures to Franks’ daugh- good at that point. little better place. Bob did that. He cared ters] because they’re as smart as can be. Well, we won that election and Bob and I about that. Great strategist? Didn’t want to be up stayed in touch. And it came a number of The Reverend mentioned St. Paul, when he against him, did you? Nobody wanted to be years later—I’m going to talk about three was in that prison. He wrote something else. up against Bob when he got into strategy, basic incidents in my life Bob touched. I was He wrote to his best friend, he wrote a note. and frankly, think about what a great gen- trying to decide whether to run for governor. He wrote to Timothy. He wrote these letters, eral he would have been in the military. He I’d lost once already in a primary. My family these words, I think most of you know, to could have sat in that tent and figured how was not terribly enthusiastic about the pros- Timothy. He said: to take advantage of every opportunity. And pect. I knew there were other strong can- ‘I have fought the good fight. I have fin- that’s exactly what he did working with me didates in the field. I knew that one of them ished my course. I have kept the faith.’ to do something that hadn’t been done in had much more money then we would ever be Bob could have spoken those words. Fran, about 40 years. able to spend. I knew that another one had you and the girls ought to be so proud, June Oh, he loved his family. Gov. Christie’s much more party support than I would ever you ought to be so very proud. We are all right. My conversations were always ‘Mr. get. And so the serious question was whether better people for having known Bob. I think Chairman, how’s the family. How’s the girls’. to take this one on. Well it wasn’t a serious of him smiling, I think of his cheerfulness, I I’d said ‘Chairman, how’s your family?’ It al- question to Bob. Not at all. Bob was on the think of his enthusiasm, and today, I envy ways started that way. Kinda always ended phone. Bob was there in person. Bob was run- the angels. that way.

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Little angels, and a tribute to Fran and to Mr. JONES, for 5 minutes, April 28. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Bob. Mr. WESTMORELAND, for 5 minutes, Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Of course he loved his Colts. Governor, I today. could never figure it our either. I mean that all Members may have 5 legislative Mr. MORAN of Kansas, for 5 minutes, Colt thing was just unbelievable. days in which to revise and extend April 28. He could give you bad news, couldn’t he their remarks and include extraneous Mr. FORBES, for 5 minutes, April 22. governor? He could give you bad news but in material on the subject of my special such a way that you could accept it. He gave Mr. BARTLETT, for 5 minutes, today. order today. more bad news more of the time than I can (The following Member (at his own The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there even believe! But I heard it, and I accepted it request) to revise and extend his re- objection to the request of the gen- because he had that special something. When marks and include extraneous mate- he gave you a little bad news, you knew that tleman from New Jersey? rial:) he had your back. You knew that he was There was no objection. right with you. Mr. ETHERIDGE, for 5 minutes, today. f You could never be mad at Bob Franks. f That was impossible. No matter what he did LEAVE OF ABSENCE to you, you loved him. You never go upset EXTENSION OF REMARKS with him. I guess it was always because you By unanimous consent, leave of ab- knew he had your back. sence was granted to: By unanimous consent, permission to What a listener Bob was. You know, it was Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas revise and extend remarks was granted one of the things that many of us have to do (at the request of Mr. HOYER) for today to: better. Bob could reply and understand be- until 4 p.m. Mr. FILNER, and to include therein cause he listened. He listened intently to extraneous material, notwithstanding anything you had to say. f the fact that it exceeds two pages of I liked to call him a foxhole guy. And I measure people ‘Are they a foxhole guy.’ In SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED the RECORD and is estimated by the other words can I get into a foxhole with this By unanimous consent, permission to Public Printer to cost $2,533. guy in the middle of the worst battle you can address the House, following the legis- f imagine and know not only would he not lative program and any special orders jump out of that foxhole to run and preserve heretofore entered, was granted to: ENROLLED BILL SIGNED himself, but he would jump out of that fox- Lorraine C. Miller, Clerk of the hole and fight to help you. Oh, he was a great (The following Members (at the re- foxhole guy. quest of Mr. DEUTCH) to revise and ex- House, reported and found truly en- Friendship. Today in the age of a media tend their remarks and include extra- rolled a bill of the House of the fol- culture, fleeting, situational, conditional, neous material:) lowing title, which was thereupon tattered—not with Bob. His friendship had Mr. HOYER, for 5 minutes, today. signed by the Speaker: nothing to do with situations and conditions, Mr. SKELTON, for 5 minutes, today. H.R. 4360. An act to designate the Depart- he would be friend to you through thick and Mr. DEUTCH, for 5 minutes, today. ment of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation thin. And frankly when we think about it we center in Long Beach, California, as the can learn so much about what character and Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, for 5 minutes, today. ‘‘Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. De- principle and tenacity is when we study the partment of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabili- Ms. BERKLEY, for 5 minutes, today. life of Bob Franks. tation Center’’. There is no question he left the world a Mr. ENGEL, for 5 minutes, today. better place. Earlier today in the private Mr. KLEIN of Florida, for 5 minutes, f ceremony, I wish you all could have heard today. ADJOURNMENT the testimonies to Bob. And under all of Mr. ISRAEL, for 5 minutes, today. them was a deep and abiding love and a sense Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, for 5 minutes, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. that he made everybody better because he today. Speaker, I move that the House do now believed in them. He made this world a much adjourn. better place. He inspires us. And I was in- Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, for 5 spired this morning listening to the testi- minutes, today. The motion was agreed to; accord- mony of his dearest friends and family and Mr. WEINER, for 5 minutes, today. ingly (at 7 o’clock and 34 minutes the young people that he raised. They’re Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, for 5 p.m.), the House adjourned until to- going to leave their mark on the world and minutes, today. morrow, Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 10 they’re leaving it right now as one of the top Ms. SCHWARTZ, for 5 minutes, today. a.m. aides to the governor of the State of New Mr. SCHIFF, for 5 minutes, today. Jersey. Yeah, I’m going to miss Bob. I’m f going to miss those calls. But you know I’m Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, for 5 minutes, today. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF PAYGO going to remember this day, the testimonies LEGISLATION this morning, and this crowd, which is all Mr. BRIGHT, for 5 minutes, today. about how great his life was and about how Mr. MARSHALL, for 5 minutes, today. Pursuant to Public Law 111–139, Mr. many lives he impacted and affected in a Mr. GARAMENDI, for 5 minutes, today. SPRATT hereby submits, prior to the real way. Mr. QUIGLEY, for 5 minutes, today. vote on passage, the attached estimate You know, Reverend, the Lord gives us a Ms. CHU, for 5 minutes, today. of the costs of the House amendment to big promise. I’ve never known the Lord, as I’ve studied it, to break his promises. Fran, Mr. SMITH of Washington, for 5 min- S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans he promises in the next life, no more tears, utes, today. Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010, no more heartache, no more broken relation- Ms. WOOLSEY, for 5 minutes, today. for printing in the CONGRESSIONAL ships, no more war, no more death, and only Mr. DEFAZIO, for 5 minutes, today. RECORD. ESTIMATE OF THE STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO EFFECTS FOR THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S. 1963 [By fiscal year, in millions of dollars]

2010– 2010– 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2015 2020

NET INCREASE OR DECREASE (¥) IN THE DEFICIT Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Impact ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Source: Congressional Budget Office.

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L. 107-174; to the Committee on Over- torate Identifier 97-ANE-08; Amendment 39- Department of Defense, transmitting the De- sight and Government Reform. 16237; AD 97-17-04R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- partment’s Annual Report for FY 2009 re- 7123. A letter from the Deputy Associate ceived March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. garding the training, and its associated ex- Director for Management and Administra- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- penses, of U.S. Special Operations Forces tion and Designated Reporting Official, Of- tation and Infrastructure. (SOF) with friendly foreign forces, pursuant fice of National Drug Control Policy, trans- 7133. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- to 10 U.S.C. 2011; to the Committee on Armed mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Services. cancies Reform Act of 1998; to the Com- mitting the Department’s final rule — 7113. A letter from the Chairman, Federal mittee on Oversight and Government Re- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Dumas, TX Financial Institutions Examination Council, form. [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1151; Airspace Docket transmitting the Council’s Annual Report 7124. A letter from the Chief Administra- No. 09-ASW-30] received March 25, 2010, pur- for 2009; to the Committee on Financial tive Officer, Patent and Trademark Office, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Services. transmitting the Office’s annual report for mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 7114. A letter from the General Counsel, fiscal year 2009, in accordance with Section ture. Federal Housing Finance Agency, transmit- 203 of the Notification and Federal Employee 7134. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ting the Agency’s final rule — Federal Home Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Loan Bank Directors’ Eligibility, Elections, 2002 (No FEAR Act), Public Law 107-174; to mitting the Department’s final rule — Compensation and Expenses (RIN: 2590-AA03, the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gadsden, 2590-AA31, and 2590-AA34) received April 8, ment Reform. AL [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0955; Airspace 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 7125. A letter from the Acting EEO Direc- Docket No. 09-ASO-28] received March 25, Committee on Financial Services. tor, Securities and Exchange Commission, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the 7115. A letter from the Acting Director, transmitting a report about the Commis- Committee on Transportation and Infra- Pension Benefit Guaranty Coporation, trans- sion’s activities in FY 2009 to ensure ac- structure. mitting the Corporation’s final rule — Allo- countability for antidiscrimination and 7135. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- cation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans; whistleblower laws related to employment; cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- Benefits Payable in Terminated Single-Em- to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- mitting the Department’s final rule — Dam- ployer Plans; Interest Assumptions for Val- ment Reform. age Tolerance Data for Repairs and Alter- uing and Paying Benefits received April 8, 7126. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- ations [Docket No.: FAA-2005-21693; Amend- 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- ment No. 26-4] (RIN: 2120-AI32) received Committee on Education and Labor. mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 7116. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- lishment of Class D and E Airspace; Panama 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- City, FL [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0710; Air- tation and Infrastructure. mitting renewal of the December 28, 2009 de- space Docket No. 09-ASO-16] received March 7136. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- termination of a public health emergency ex- 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- isting nationwide involving Swine Influenza the Committee on Transportation and Infra- mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- A (now called 2009 — H1N1 flu), pursuant to structure. worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B2- 42 U.S.C. 247d(a) Public Law 107-188, section 7127. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-2C Air- 144(a); to the Committee on Energy and Com- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- planes; Model A310 Series Airplanes; and merce. mitting the Department’s final rule — Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, 7117. A letter from the Program Analyst, Amendment of Restricted Area R-2204 High B4-622, and B4-622R Airplanes [Docket No.: Department of Transportation, transmitting and R-2204 Low; Oliktok Point, AK [Docket FAA-2009-0789; Directorate Identifier 2008- the Department’s final rule — Federal Motor No.: FAA-2009-0693; Airspace Docket No. 09- NM-185-AD; Amendment 39-16228; AD 2010-06- Vehicle Safety Standards; Side Impact Pro- AAL-14] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received March 25, 04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 25, 2010, tection; Fuel System Integrity; Electric- 2010, 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- Powered Vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Committee on Transportation and Infra- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Electrical Shock Protection [Docket No.: structure. ture. NHTSA-2010-0032] (RIN: 2127-AK48) received 7128. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 7137. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and mitting the Department’s final rule — Estab- mitting the Department’s final rule — Commerce. lishment of Class E Airspace; West Bend, WI Amendment of Class E Airspace; Battle 7118. A letter from the Assistant Secretary [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1149; Airspace Docket Mountain, NV [Docket No.: FAA-2009-1057; for Export Administration, Department of No. 09-AGL-33] received March 25, 2010, pur- Airspace Docket No. 09-AWP-9] received Commerce, transmitting the Department’s suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. final rule — Revisions to the Export Admin- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- istration Regulations to Enhance U.S. Home- ture. tation and Infrastructure. land Security: Addition of Three Export Con- 7129. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 7138. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- trol Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and Li- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cense Review Policy [Docket No.: 0906041008- mitting the Department’s final rule — mitting the Department’s final rule — 91452-01] (RIN: 0694-AE64) received March 23, Amendment of Class E Airspace; Amendment of Class E Airspace; Gunnison, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Huntingburg, IN [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0736; CO [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0949; Airspace Committee on Foreign Affairs. Airspace Docket No. 09-AGL-21] received Docket No. 09-ANM-12] received March 25, 7119. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ment of the Interior, transmitting draft leg- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Transpor- Committee on Transportation and Infra- islation to provide for the issuance of coins tation and Infrastructure. structure. to commemorate the 100th anniversary of 7130. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 7139. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- the National Park Service; to the Committee cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- on Foreign Affairs. mitting the Department’s final rule — mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- 7120. A letter from the Associate Attorney Amendment of Class E Airspace; Rawlins, worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4- General, Department of Justice, transmit- WY [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0880; Airspace 2C, B4-103, and B4-203 Airplanes; and Model ting the Department’s 2009 annual report on Docket No. 09-ANM-14] received March 25, A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, certain activities pertaining to the Freedom 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the and B4-622R Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- of Information Act, as amended; to the Com- Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2009-0993; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-089- mittee on Oversight and Government Re- structure. AD; Amendment 39-16229; AD 2010-06-05] (RIN: form. 7131. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- 2120-AA64) received March 25, 2010, pursuant 7121. A letter from the Director, EEO and cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Diversity Programs, National Archives and mitting the Department’s final rule — Transportation and Infrastructure. Records Administration, transmitting a copy Amendment of Class E Airspace; Cedar Rap- 7140. A letter from the Paralegal Spe- of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2009 No- ids, IA [Docket No.: FAA-2009-0916; Airspace cialist, Department of Transportation, trans- tification and Federal Employee Anti-Dis- Docket No. 09-ACE-12] received March 25, mitting the Department’s final rule — Air- crimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act 2010, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the worthiness Directives; Airbus Model A319, Annual Report; to the Committee on Over- Committee on Transportation and Infra- A320, and A321 Series Airplanes [Docket No.: sight and Government Reform. structure. FAA-2009-0649; Directorate Identifier 2008-

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NM-218-AD; Amendment 39-16225; AD 2010-06- of Indiana, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of By Mr. ELLISON: 01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received March 25, 2010, California, Mr. LEWIS of California, H.R. 5098. A bill to delay the implementa- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Mr. MCKEON, Mr. LINDER, Mr. tion of the licensing requirements under the mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- BLUMENAUER, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008; to ture. Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. the Committee on Financial Services. 7141. A letter from the Assistant Chief UPTON, Mr. FORBES, Mr. MILLER of By Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts (for Counsel for Hazardous Materials Safety, De- Florida, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. WILSON himself, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu- partment of Transportation, transmitting of South Carolina, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, setts, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, the Department’s final rule — Hazardous Ma- Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. WOLF, Mr. Mr. OLVER, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. terials: Risk-Based Adjustment of Transpor- ROYCE, Ms. SUTTON, Mr. DELAHUNT, MCGOVERN, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. tation Security Plan Requirements [Docket Mr. CASTLE, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, CAPUANO, Mr. LYNCH, and Ms. TSON- No.: PHMSA-06-25885 (HM-232F)] (RIN: 2137- Mr. HARE, Mr. COHEN, Mr. GERLACH, GAS): AE22) received March 25, 2010, pursuant to 5 Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, H.R. 5099. A bill to designate the facility of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. OLVER, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. HALL of the United States Postal Service located at Transportation and Infrastructure. New York, Mr. FILNER, Mr. WEINER, 15 South Main Street in Sharon, Massachu- Ms. WATSON, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. SHER- setts, as the ‘‘Michael C. Rothberg Post Of- f MAN, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mrs. fice’’; to the Committee on Oversight and REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON CAPITO, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KING of New Government Reform. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS York, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. LOBIONDO, By Mr. GRIJALVA: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, H.R. 5100. A bill to provide for the convey- Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. ROTHMAN of ance of certain Federal lands in Yuma Coun- committees were delivered to the Clerk New Jersey, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. ty, Arizona; to the Committee on Natural for printing and reference to the proper COBLE, Mr. SCHOCK, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. Resources. calendar, as follows: ISRAEL, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. By Mr. HOLT (for himself, Mr. POLIS, EMERSON, Mr. HOLT, and Mr. SMITH of INCHEY, and Mr. GEORGE MILLER Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California: Com- Mr. H Texas): of California): mittee on Standards of Official Conduct. In H.R. 5092. A bill to amend section 48 (relat- H.R. 5101. A bill to expand the science and the Matter of Randy Vogel (Rept. 111–464). ing to depiction of animal cruelty) of title 18, stewardship of America’s most important Referred to the House Calendar. United States Code, and for other purposes; wildlife corridors; to the Committee on Nat- f to the Committee on the Judiciary. ural Resources, and in addition to the Com- By Ms. KOSMAS (for herself, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS mittees on Transportation and Infrastruc- CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. KLEIN ture, and Agriculture, for a period to be sub- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public of Florida, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, sequently determined by the Speaker, in bills and resolutions of the following Ms. FUDGE, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. WIL- each case for consideration of such provi- titles were introduced and severally re- SON of Ohio, Mr. ROTHMAN of New sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Jersey, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, ferred, as follows: committee concerned. Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, and Ms. GIF- By Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts (for By Mr. OBERSTAR (for himself, Mr. FORDS): himself, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, DINGELL, and Mr. EHLERS): H.R. 5093. A bill to authorize the Secretary Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. HIN- H.R. 5088. A bill to amend the Federal of Education to establish a program for dis- CHEY, Mr. HODES, Mr. YARMUTH, Mr. Water Pollution Control Act to reaffirm the placed aerospace professionals to become WELCH, and Ms. SUTTON): jurisdiction of the United States over waters certified elementary, secondary, or voca- H.R. 5102. A bill to direct the Secretary of of the United States; to the Committee on tional school teachers; to the Committee on the Interior to establish an annual produc- Transportation and Infrastructure. Education and Labor. tion incentive fee with respect to Federal on- By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself, Mr. By Mr. LIPINSKI (for himself and Mr. shore and offshore lands that are subject to BOUCHER, and Ms. SUTTON): WOLF): a lease for production of oil or natural gas H.R. 5094. A bill to authorize the National H.R. 5089. A bill to amend the Public under which production is not occurring, and Science Foundation to carry out a pilot pro- Works and Economic Development Act of for other purposes; to the Committee on Nat- gram to award innovation inducement cash 1965 to modify the period used to calculate ural Resources. certain unemployment rates, to encourage prizes in areas of research funded by the Na- tional Science Foundation; to the Com- By Ms. NORTON: the development of business incubators, and H.R. 5103. A bill to authorize improvements mittee on Science and Technology. for other purposes; to the Committee on in the operation of the government of the By Mr. PAULSEN (for himself, Mrs. Transportation and Infrastructure, and in District of Columbia, and for other purposes; BACHMANN, Mr. DENT, Mr. GERLACH, addition to the Committee on Financial to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Mr. LANCE, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. PRICE Services, for a period to be subsequently de- ment Reform, and in addition to the Com- of Georgia, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- termined by the Speaker, in each case for mittees on Natural Resources, and Transpor- lina, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. consideration of such provisions as fall with- tation and Infrastructure, for a period to be CHAFFETZ, Mr. LATTA, Mr. BARTLETT, in the jurisdiction of the committee con- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. PITTS, Mr. AKIN, cerned. each case for consideration of such provi- Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. By Mr. POLIS (for himself, Mr. BER- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. MAN, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. KAGEN, Ms. KIL- committee concerned. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, PATRICK of Michigan, and Ms. By Mr. POMEROY (for himself and Mr. Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. MAN- SCHAKOWSKY): NUNES): H.R. 5090. A bill to amend the Richard B. ZULLO, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. UPTON, and H.R. 5104. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Russell National School Lunch Act to pro- Mr. LEE of New York): enue Code of 1986 to allow for the deduction H.R. 5095. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mote the health and well-being of school- for domestic oil related production activities enue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on children in the United States through effec- of companies which are not major integrated tive local wellness policies, technical assist- medical devices; to the Committee on Ways and Means. oil companies; to the Committee on Ways ance, training, and support for healthy By Mrs. DAVIS of California (for her- and Means. school foods, nutrition promotion and edu- By Mr. ROGERS of Alabama (for himself, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, and cation, and for other purposes; to the Com- self, Ms. KILROY, Mr. KING of New Mr. HONDA): mittee on Education and Labor, and in addi- H.R. 5096. A bill to amend the Elementary York, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, tion to the Committee on the Budget, for a and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to au- Mr. MCCAUL, Ms. CLARKE, and Mr. period to be subsequently determined by the thorize the Secretary of Education to make CARNEY): Speaker, in each case for consideration of grants for recruiting, training, and retaining H.R. 5105. A bill to establish a Chief Veteri- such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- individuals from underrepresented groups as nary Officer in the Department of Homeland tion of the committee concerned. teachers at public elementary and secondary Security, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. COHEN (for himself, Mr. schools, and for other purposes; to the Com- mittee on Homeland Security, and in addi- GRIJALVA, Ms. NORTON, and Ms. JACK- mittee on Education and Labor. tion to the Committee on Agriculture, for a SON LEE of Texas): By Ms. MARKEY of Colorado: period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 5091. A bill to authorize public aware- H.R. 5097. A bill to amend title 23, United Speaker, in each case for consideration of ness campaigns to promote the persistent States Code, to reduce the amount of funding such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- quest for knowledge and increased education available to States that do not enact a law tion of the committee concerned. among youth; to the Committee on Edu- prohibiting an individual from using a wire- By Mr. SPACE (for himself and Ms. cation and Labor. less communication device while operating a SHEA-PORTER): By Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself, Mr. motor vehicle in a school zone, and for other H.R. 5106. A bill to direct the Secretary of MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WHITFIELD, purposes; to the Committee on Transpor- Defense to establish a commission on Mr. FARR, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. BURTON tation and Infrastructure. urotrauma; to the Committee on Armed

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The SPEAKER presented a memorial By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. California, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. of the Legislature of the State of Wyoming, MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- relative to House Joint Resolution No. 3 de- HOYER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. MORAN of Vir- sissippi, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. manding Congress to cease and desist from ginia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. VAN SCHAUER, Mr. PERRIELLO, Mr. enacting mandates that are beyond the enu- HOLLEN, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, RUPPERSBERGER, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, merated powers granted to the Congress by and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia): Mr. BACA, Ms. WATSON, Mr. SCHIFF, the United States Constitution; to the Com- H. Con. Res. 263. Concurrent resolution au- Mr. MELANCON, Mr. BISHOP of New mittee on the Judiciary. thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for York, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. 261. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of the District of Columbia Special Olympics TOWNS, Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN, Mr. the State of Wyoming, relative to House Law Enforcement Torch Run; to the Com- JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. CARSON of In- Joint Resolution No. 2 demanding Congress mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- diana, Ms. WATERS, Mr. BRADY of cease and desist from enacting mandates ture. Pennsylvania, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CON- that are beyond the scope of the enumerated By Ms. NORTON (for herself, Mr. YERS, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. powers granted to Congress by the Constitu- MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. DINGELL, tion of the United States; to the Committee HOYER, Mr. WOLF, Mr. MORAN of Vir- Mr. HOLT, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. ORTIZ, on the Judiciary. ginia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. VAN Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. HEINRICH, Ms. f HOLLEN, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, TITUS, Mr. WATT, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia): PAYNE, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. LARSON of ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H. Con. Res. 264. Concurrent resolution au- Connecticut, Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for FILNER, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. DEGETTE, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Serv- Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. SMITH of Wash- were added to public bills and resolu- ice; to the Committee on Transportation and ington, Mr. BOCCIERI, Mr. GONZALEZ, tions as follows: Infrastructure. Mr. BARROW, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. LINDA By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself, Mr. H.R. 43: Ms. TSONGAS and Mr. SPACE. T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. WAX- SMITH of Texas, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, H.R. 147: Mrs. EMERSON. MAN, and Ms. SLAUGHTER): Mr. MCCOTTER, Mr. GARRETT of New H.R. 211: Mr. ELLSWORTH and Mr. OWENS. Jersey, Mr. JONES, Mr. BURTON of In- H. Res. 1281. A resolution celebrating the H.R. 233: Mr. BOUSTANY. diana, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene H.R. 293: Mr. WOLF. CHAFFETZ, Mr. LATTA, Mrs. Height and recognizing her life-long dedica- H.R. 333: Mr. ALTMIRE. BACHMANN, Mr. PITTS, Mr. AKIN, Mr. tion and leadership in the struggle for H.R. 406: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. LANCE. KINGSTON, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. human rights and equality for all people H.R. 422: Mr. MAFFEI. H.R. 426: Ms. SUTTON. CONAWAY, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010; to H.R. 442: Mr. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. TEAGUE, MCCLINTOCK, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, the Committee on the Judiciary; considered and Mrs. EMERSON. Mr. BURGESS, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. and agreed to. H.R. 560: Mr. COOPER. MARCHANT, Mr. BROWN of South Caro- By Mr. BLUNT (for himself, Mr. BOREN, lina, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. JORDAN of H.R. 571: Mr. FORBES and Mr. NADLER of Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. MILLER New York. Ohio, Mr. POE of Texas, and Mr. BILI- of Florida, and Mr. ROSS): RAKIS): H.R. 615: Ms. SUTTON. H. Con. Res. 265. Concurrent resolution ex- H. Res. 1282. A resolution expressing the H.R. 618: Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. pressing the sense of the Congress that the sense of the House of Representatives that H.R. 853: Mr. CALVERT. United States should neither become a signa- the promotion of recreational fishing and H.R. 1026: Mr. WITTMAN and Mr. BACHUS. tory to the Rome Statute on the Inter- boating should be a national priority, and for H.R. 1034: Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. national Criminal Court nor attend the Re- other purposes; to the Committee on Natural H.R. 1079: Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. view Conference of the Rome Statute in Resources, and in addition to the Committee H.R. 1220: Mr. ALTMIRE. Kampala, Uganda, commencing on May 31, on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a H.R. 1229: Mr. FORBES. 2010; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. period to be subsequently determined by the H.R. 1240: Mr. HIGGINS and Mr. QUIGLEY. H.R. 1339: Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. VISCLOSKY, By Ms. BERKLEY (for herself, Mr. LIN- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. MATHESON, and Mr. STUPAK. COLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- CONNOLLY of Virginia, and Mr. H.R. 1362: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- tion of the committee concerned. GINGREY of Georgia): fornia, Mr. MELANCON, and Mr. FRELING- By Mr. HODES: H. Con. Res. 266. Concurrent resolution ex- HUYSEN. pressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan H. Res. 1283. A resolution honoring and H.R. 1547: Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. GRANGER, should be accorded observer status in the thanking Dave Brubeck for his contributions Mr. LYNCH, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. JACKSON of Il- International Civil Aviation Organization to American music and cultural diplomacy; linois, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. (ICAO); to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. to the Committee on Education and Labor. DELAURO, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. ROGERS of By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Ms. By Mr. BOYD (for himself and Mr. Kentucky. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mrs. EHLERS): H.R. 1557: Mr. LOEBSACK. MALONEY, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1581: Mr. CARSON of Indiana and Mr. H. Res. 1284. A resolution supporting the BISHOP of Georgia, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, DAVIS of Tennessee. Mr. ELLISON, Ms. LEE of California, goals and ideals of National Learn to Fly H.R. 1587: Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. Day, and for other purposes; to the Com- H.R. 1600: Mr. TURNER. DELAURO, Ms. NORTON, Ms. RICHARD- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 1822: Mr. COBLE and Mr. ROE of Ten- SON, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of ture. nessee. Texas, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. By Mr. ENGEL (for himself and Mr. H.R. 1868: Mr. WALDEN. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. KIRK): H.R. 1923: Mr. FORBES. RUSH, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. H. Res. 1285. A resolution condemning the H.R. 1925: Mr. TOWNS. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. Government of Syria for transferring Scud H.R. 1990: Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. HIRONO, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. EDWARDS missiles to the Hizballah terrorist organiza- H.R. 2000: Mr. EDWARDS of Texas, Mr. BOS- of Maryland, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. JOHN- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- WELL, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Ms. CHU, Mr. SON of Georgia, Mrs. MCCARTHY of mittee on Foreign Affairs. FORTENBERRY, Mr. PUTNAM, and Mr. COSTA. New York, Mr. STARK, Ms. By Mr. PERLMUTTER (for himself, H.R. 2136: Mr. CONYERS, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. RYAN JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. KING of Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. of Ohio, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. New York and Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. HODES, Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. MARKEY of KILROY, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. AL GREEN of H.R. 2156: Mr. MURPHY of New York. Colorado, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu- Texas, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. DAVIS H.R. 2222: Mr. WEINER and Mr. HINCHEY. setts, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and Mr. of California, Mr. THOMPSON of Penn- H.R. 2298: Mr. STARK. ROTHMAN of New Jersey): sylvania, Ms. PINGREE of Maine, Ms. H.R. 2313: Mr. FORBES. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. DAVIS of H. Res. 1286. A resolution commemorating H.R. 2478: Ms. BERKLEY and Mr. ROSS. Illinois, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CAO, Ms. the 50th anniversary of the inaugural season H.R. 2567: Mr. WEINER. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. COHEN, of the American Football League; to the H.R. 2697: Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. KISSELL, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. RAN- Committee on Oversight and Government Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BOREN, Mr. PETERS, and GEL, Ms. KAPTUR, Ms. MOORE of Wis- Reform. Mr. PASTOR of Arizona.

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H.R. 2730: Mr. POMEROY. H.R. 4870: Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mrs. DAVIS of New York, Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mrs. H.R. 2737: Mr. TAYLOR, Ms. KILROY, Mr. California, and Mrs. CAPPS. MYRICK, Mr. PITTS, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- COFFMAN of Colorado, and Mr. CARSON of In- H.R. 4871: Mr. ALTMIRE. BALART of Florida, Mr. MARKEY of Massachu- diana. H.R. 4876: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. SCHAUER, and setts, Mr. KIND, and Ms. BALDWIN. H.R. 2799: Ms. FUDGE. Mr. CROWLEY. H. Res. 1053: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. CAO. H.R. 3116: Mr. MCCOTTER and Mr. KAGEN. H.R. 4901: Mr. MACK, Mr. HOEKSTRA, and H. Res. 1078: Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BRADY of H.R. 3186: Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. KING of Iowa. Pennsylvania, Mr. HOLT, Mr. STARK, Mr. H.R. 3238: Ms. FUDGE. H.R. 4903: Mr. HOEKSTRA. MCCOTTER, and Mr. NYE. H.R. 3240: Mr. BLUNT. H.R. 4904: Mr. CALVERT. H. Res. 1116: Mr. SHIMKUS and Mr. CONYERS. H.R. 3321: Mr. BOREN and Ms. RICHARDSON. H.R. 4918: Mr. BARROW, Mr. BOREN, Mr. H. Res. 1152: Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 3393: Mr. ATLMIRE and Mr. BARROW. BOYD, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CHILDERS, Mr. COSTA, H. Res. 1153: Mr. LARSEN of Washington, H.R. 3487: Mr. WEINER and Ms. WATSON. Mrs. DAHLKEMPER, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. GOR- Mr. BRIGHT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. LATTA, Mr. SHU- H.R. 3517: Mr. MCGOVERN. DON of Tennessee, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. HERSETH STER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- H.R. 3554: Mr. BLUMENAUER. SANDLIN, Mr. HILL, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. MCIN- lina, Mr. BOREN, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Ms. H.R. 3577: Mr. JONES. TYRE, Mr. MINNICK, Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. FUDGE, Mr. SCHAUER, Mr. H.R. 3582: Mr. MCCOTTER. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. NYE, Mr. ROSS, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 3630: Mr. MOORE of Kansas. SALAZAR, Mr. SHULER, Mr. WILSON of Ohio, Washington, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. PETRI, Ms. H.R. 3734: Mr. HINCHEY and Mr. DRIEHAUS. Mr. MURPHY of New York, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. H.R. 3752: Mr. BACA and Mr. MCCLINTOCK. BERRY, Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. BRIGHT. LANGEVIN, Mr. SNYDER, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali- H.R. 3764: Ms. BALDWIN and Mr. HARE. H.R. 4919: Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. GOOD- fornia, Mr. GORDON of Tennessee, Mr. NEAL H.R. 3799: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas and Mr. LATTE, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, of Massachusetts, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. KLINE of Min- H.R. 3905: Mr. ANDREWS and Mr. HODES. GOHMERT, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. BONNER, nesota, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. JONES, Mr. H.R. 3914: Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. PENCE, and Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Ms. TSONGAS, Ms. PIN- H.R. 3927: Ms. BORDALLO. HOEKSTRA. GREE of Maine, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. SKELTON, H.R. 4014: Mr. FILNER. H.R. 4923: Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. STARK, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. OWENS, Mr. H.R. 4132: Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. MILLER of Florida. MCINTYRE, Mr. REYES, Mr. KRATOVIL, Mr. and Mr. GALLEGLY. H.R. 4925: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. CHU. KISSELL, Mr. COOPER, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. H.R. 4153: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. H.R. 4933: Mr. ELLISON, Mr. GARAMENDI, PATRICK J. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, and Ms. H.R. 4195: Mr. TONKO, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. and Ms. WATSON. FALLIN. BALDWIN, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mrs. H.R. 4972: Mr. COLE, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, H. Res. 1187: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania CAPPS and Ms. SHEA-PORTER. Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 4241: Mr. ARCURI. Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. HALL of H. Res. 1196: Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 4264: Mr. FARR and Mr. FILNER. Texas, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. POSEY, H. Res. 1197: Mr. POE of Texas. H.R. 4268: Ms. TSONGAS. Ms. FALLIN, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. ROE of H. Res. 1208: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 4278: Mr. HARE and Mrs. EMERSON. Tennessee, and Mr. RADANOVICH. INSLEE, and Mr. GALLEGLY. H.R. 4298: Ms. CHU. H.R. 4974: Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. MILLER of H. Res. 1211: Mr. MEEK of Florida. H.R. 4306: Mr. HOLT, Mr. BACHUS, and Mr. Florida, Mr. CARNAHAN, and Mr. PETERSON. H. Res. 1229: Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsyl- BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 4985: Mr. MORAN of Kansas. vania, Mr. KING of New York, and Ms. JEN- H.R. 4325: Ms. CHU and Mr. BRADY of Penn- H.R. 4995: Mr. POSEY, Mr. HALL of Texas, KINS. sylvania. Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mr. AL- H. Res. 1240: Mr. POLIS, Mr. BOSWELL, Ms. H.R. 4376: Ms. WOOLSEY and Mr. AL GREEN EXANDER. HIRONO, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. TONKO, of Texas. H.R. 5000: Mr. SIRES and Ms. RICHARDSON. and Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 4389: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 5013: Mr. LARSEN of Washington. H. Res. 1241: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4398: Mr. BISHOP of Utah and Mr. H.R. 5015: Mr. COSTELLO and Mr. GRAYSON. KING of Iowa, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. JORDAN of SIMPSON. H.R. 5020: Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas and Ohio, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4399: Mrs. DAVIS of California. Ms. SUTTON. HENSARLING, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. ROONEY, H.R. 4402: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. H.R. 5022: Mr. BOSWELL. Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. POSEY, Mr. HERGER, Mr. H.R. 4440: Mr. MCGOVERN. H.R. 5027: Mr. COURTNEY. BILBRAY, and Mr. CALVERT. H.R. 4477: Mr. KUCINICH and Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 5029: Mr. ROONEY. H. Res. 1250: Mr. SERRANO, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 4502: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 5031: Mr. LOEBSACK. and Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 4505: Mr. KAGEN. H.R. 5032: Mr. WEINER and Mr. HALL of New H. Res. 1251: Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. WALDEN, H.R. 4509: Mr. HINCHEY. York. Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. H.R. 4530: Mr. MEEK of Florida, Mr. H.R. 5034: Mr. MITCHELL, Mr. THOMPSON of MCCAUL, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. POSEY, Mr. BUR- TIERNEY, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mississippi, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. TON of Indiana, Mr. BONNER, Mr. WALZ, Mr. H.R. 4544: Mr. PAULSEN and Mr. CAO. NEUGEBAUER. KING of New York, Mr. NUNES, Mr. CARTER, H.R. 4568: Mr. BISHOP of New York. H.R. 5040: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. SNYDER, and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 4616: Mr. CLAY and Mr. CUMMINGS. and Mr. COURTNEY. H. Res. 1254: Mr. HERGER, Mrs. LUMMIS, H.R. 4650: Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. WU, Ms. KAP- H.R. 5041: Mr. TIERNEY and Mr. JACKSON of Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, TUR, and Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Illinois. Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, and H.R. 4662: Mr. DOGGETT. H.R. 5064: Mr. FILNER. Mr. CHAFFETZ. H.R. 4671: Mr. BLUMENAUER. H.R. 5068: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. H. Res. 1256: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 4684: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. DUN- H.R. 5079: Mr. BISHOP of New York. HALL of Texas, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, Mr. CAN, and Mr. SHULER. H. Con. Res. 98: Mr. KENNEDY. PRICE of Georgia, Mr. PENCE, Mr. SESSIONS, H.R. 4693: Mr. ALEXANDER. H. Con. Res. 137: Mr. PAYNE. Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. TIM MUR- H.R. 4694: Ms. MATSUI. H. Res. 173: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. MCGOV- PHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, H.R. 4717: Mr. PETRI. ERN, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. H.R. 4728: Mrs. BACHMANN. WHITFIELD, and Mrs. HALVORSON. DUNCAN, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. H.R. 4753: Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H. Res. 213: Mr. KUCINICH. ROSKAM, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. GUTHRIE, H.R. 4757: Mr. TONKO, Mr. WELCH, Mr. H. Res. 407: Mrs. BLACKBURN, Ms. GIFFORDS, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. FARR, and Mr. RANGEL. Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. ORTIZ. MACK, Mrs. BONO MACK, Mr. HARPER, Mr. H.R. 4788: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado and Ms. H. Res. 440: Mr. MURPHY of New York. CARTER, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SUTTON. H. Res. 551: Ms. KAPTUR and Ms. MCCOL- CRENSHAW, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. H.R. 4790: Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. FOSTER, LUM. BOEHNER, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. Mr. HINCHEY, and Ms. KILPATRICK of Michi- H. Res. 762: Mr. RANGEL, Mr. GEORGE MIL- SHUSTER, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. gan. LER of California, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. KLEIN of Florida, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. MILLER of H.R. 4794: Mr. WITTMAN. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SIRES, and Mr. OWENS. Florida, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. BROWN of H.R. 4812: Mr. PERLMUTTER. H. Res. 764: Mr. BARRETT of South Caro- South Carolina, Mr. BOCCIERI, Mr. SCALISE, H.R. 4830: Ms. KILROY. lina. Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, Mr. FORBES, Mr. H.R. 4844: Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. PAUL, Mr. H. Res. 904: Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. BOOZMAN, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. FRANKS BONNER, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mrs. CAPPS. NORTON, Mr. CUMMINGS, and Ms. BALDWIN. of Arizona, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. LEWIS of H.R. 4850: Mr. CLAY, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. H. Res. 1026: Ms. FALLIN and Mr. ISSA. California, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. GARY G. MIL- CARTER, and Mr. TEAGUE. H. Res. 1033: Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. LARSEN of LER of California, Mr. CAMPBELL, Ms. KAP- H.R. 4856: Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. Washington, Ms. NORTON, Mr ARCURI, Mr. TUR, Mr. JONES, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. CHANDLER, and Mr. ALTMIRE. BUCHANAN, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. INSLEE, YOUNG of Florida, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. H.R. 4866: Mr. FRANKS of Arizona and Mr. Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mr. INGLIS, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. BARTLETT. FLEMING, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. BOUSTANY, WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. HODES, Mr. H.R. 4868: Mr. FILNER. Ms. FUDGE, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. MURPHY of TEAGUE, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. WELCH, Mr. SCOTT

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of Georgia, Mr. CLAY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, CLYBURN, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. SUTTON, Mr. SABLAN, Ms. WATSON, and Mr. Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. LUETKEMEYER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. WELCH. CUELLAR, and Mr. FORTENBERRY. DOGGETT, Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, Ms. H. Res. 1263: Mr. CALVERT. f ESHOO, Mr. FARR, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. HARE, H. Res. 1276: Mr. PLATTS and Mr. RAHALL. H. Res. 1277: Mr. OWENS, Mr. BISHOP of Ms. HARMAN, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM Georgia, and Mr. POE of Texas. HIRONO, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, Mr. JACK- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H. Res. 1279: Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, Mr. SON of Illinois, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors MCCOTTER, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali- Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mrs. were deleted from public bills and reso- fornia, and Mr. KING of Iowa. LOWEY, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. lutions as follows: H. Res. 1280: Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. BAIRD, Ms. SERRANO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. STARK, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. H.R. 3936: Mr. PENCE.

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Vol. 156 WASHINGTON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21, 2010 No. 57 Senate The Senate met at 9:30 a.m. and was Mr. UDALL of New Mexico thereupon of the Senate and our entire Nation. called to order by the Honorable TOM assumed the chair as Acting President Today, I wish to salute the service of UDALL, a Senator from the State of pro tempore. one such soldier, a man who first an- New Mexico. f swered his country’s call in World War II and has not stopped. PRAYER RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Bob O’Malley served our Nation with LEADER The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- distinction in the 10th Mountain Divi- fered the following prayer: The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sion in combat in Europe. He was a ser- Let us pray. pore. The majority leader is recog- geant and a squad leader who led his Eternal God, thank You for being our nized. men bravely and with honor. He put his strength and shield, for we trust You to f life on the line on many occasions to protect his men and to fight for free- guide our steps. Bring unity to our law- SCHEDULE makers so they will be a force for good dom against Nazi Germany and was for the American people and the world. Mr. REID. Mr. President, following recognized with his squad’s admiration, Refresh their faith, renew their vision, leader remarks, the Senate will be in a the Combat Infantry Badge and, be- and rekindle their courage so that they period of morning business for 1 hour. cause he was wounded, a Purple Heart. can find common ground and glorify During that time, Senators will be able But he has not stopped serving his You in the living of their days. Lord, to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The country. Bob came to Washington in stir their hearts with the presence of majority will control the first 30 min- 1965 and worked for Congressman Rob- Your spirit, preparing them to be in- utes; the Republicans will control the ert Sweeney before starting a 27-year struments of Your will. final 30 minutes. career with the Doorkeeper of the We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen. Following morning business, the Sen- House of Representatives. That is ate will turn to executive session to de- where I first met him, as a young Mem- f bate the nomination of Christopher ber of Congress. The Doorkeeper, Mr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Schroeder to be an Assistant Attorney Molloy, and Mr. O’Malley, had a suite General. There will be up to 3 hours for of offices and it was kind of a hangout The Honorable TOM UDALL led the debate prior to a vote on confirmation for Democratic Members of the House; Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: of this nomination. especially it was a way for new Mem- I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the Upon disposition of the Schroeder bers of the Congress to become ac- United States of America, and to the Repub- nomination, the Senate will consider quainted with what was going on over lic for which it stands, one nation under God, the nomination of Thomas Vanaskie to there. They were very caring about indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. be U.S. circuit judge for the Third Cir- new Members and always pointed us in f cuit. There will be 3 hours of debate the right direction. I have always re- prior to a vote on confirmation of the membered those two men for all the APPOINTMENT OF ACTING Vanaskie nomination. good deeds they did on my behalf. PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE I suggest the absence of a quorum. His was a 27-year career with the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Doorkeeper. As I indicated, that is clerk will please read a communication pore. The clerk will call the roll. where I met him. By the time the war to the Senate from the President pro The assistant legislative clerk pro- in Afghanistan started in 2002, Bob had tempore (Mr. BYRD). ceeded to call the roll. retired from service in the House of The assistant legislative clerk read Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Representatives. Most retirees are con- the following letter: imous consent the order for the tent to seek a well-earned life of lei- U.S. SENATE, quorum call be rescinded. sure, but Sergeant O’Malley did not. He PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- signed up for a new and worthy mis- Washington, DC, April 21, 2010. pore. Without objection, it is so or- sion, waking every day to serve our Na- To the Senate: dered. tion’s wounded warriors. When the war Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, f started, he went back to work as a vol- of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby unteer—again a volunteer—supporting appoint the Honorable TOM UDALL, a Senator HONORING ROBERT J. O’MALLEY from the State of New Mexico, to perform and caring for the men and women of the duties of the Chair. Mr. REID. Mr. President, every one the 10th Mountain Division, his old ROBERT C. BYRD, of our servicemembers deserves the un- unit. He has made countless visits to President pro tempore. qualified appreciation and admiration Walter Reed, this great medical center

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When many of these wounded inspiration. transaction engaged in by Goldman warriors could not make it home for f and others, the creation of a synthetic the holiday, Bob would reach into his collateralized debt obligation, to trans- FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM own pocket and pay for Thanksgiving, late, was essentially picking out some Christmas, and New Years dinners for Mr. REED. Mr. President, I am here representative mortgage funds and soldiers and their families at some of today not only to salute these great then betting on them. Somebody took the finest eateries in the Washington, Americans but also to talk about the the side that said they would still pay; DC, area. Bob says that helping sol- urgency of bringing the issue of Wall some would take the side that they diers recover from their war injuries Street reform to the Senate for open would default. has added years to his life. We know it debate and final passage. We have What did that add to our economic has added years to the lives of those he weathered and witnessed the worst fi- capacity? In fact, one of the ironies of helps. nancial crisis in the history of the this whole crisis is there was such a Bob O’Malley would be the first to country. We have seen wealth, trillions proliferation of these toxic mortgage tell you this is not a one-man mission. of dollars of wealth, evaporate because bonds that they no longer could sell He has had help from many different of this financial crisis. To hear people them at a profit, so they started essen- areas. When he decided to help those now talking about, well, this is not a tially creating virtual or synthetic se- wounded on the battlefield, for exam- good bill—the question is not whether curities. ple, he enlisted the help of another vet- we should delay further or go forward. Again, what has it added to the eco- eran, Dom Visconsi, Sr., an original The question is going forward with pur- nomic productivity of the United member of the 10th Mountain Division pose, amending the bill on the floor, if States? Not much. In fact, some would in World War II. He asked Dom to help necessary, in an open and transparent argue nothing at all. We have to have and Dom was happy to help entertain way so the American public can see we a financial sector which performs one and support these troops. Many of are moving forward on perhaps their of the essential functions of any finan- Bob’s friends soon joined the cause as No. 1 priority related to the economy, cial sector, the allocation of capital to well, and they are a constant presence and economic recovery and financial productive uses: highways, buildings, for the soldiers, whether here or at reform are integrated key elements. education support, all of those things home. Our Army would not be the best We cannot have long-run economic suc- that not only return a profit to the in- place in the world without the work of cess without fundamental financial re- vestors but also build up our economic veterans such as Sergeant O’Malley, form. capacity and build up our wealth over whose life has been synonymous with We are here today essentially to urge the long term. service, sacrifice, and selflessness. that the anticipated vote on Monday to Other activities that will be pro- He is an inspiration to me, our proceed to the bill be affirmed over- tected by the status quo include not Armed Forces, and our country. He is a whelmingly to send a message to the only derivatives trading, but dark hero, and I am proud to call him a American people we are on the job for pools of capital, huge private equity friend. them, we are doing the work we have funds that are shadowy in terms of Would the Chair announce morning to do. We have to deal with a complex their investment strategy, even to reg- business now. and significant legislative measure— ulators, and the credit rating agencies. but we have to do it now. The time for They are continuing to operate, and, f discussion, the time for consideration frankly, we have to say their perform- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME privately, has passed. Now we have to ance in the last several years was dis- act. appointing, and that is being very dip- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I think we have to act because we lomatic. But they will continue to op- pore. Under the previous order, the should recognize the status quo is un- erate as they have in the past because leadership time is reserved. acceptable. Those on the other side we will not get the reform that is so f who have been saying: Not now, not necessary. MORNING BUSINESS now, not now, essentially are defending Of course, the Wall Street salary the status quo. We have to ask several structure, the incentive compensation, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- questions. Who does the status quo also will continue to be unaffected. So pore. Under the previous order, there favor? It favors the remaining big for all of these activities, if you are will now be a period of morning busi- banks and other financial institutions. comfortable with them, then vote ness for 1 hour, with Senators per- We have seen, over the last several against the motion to proceed on Mon- mitted to speak therein for up to 10 days, that these banks are reporting day evening. If you are uncomfortable minutes each, with the majority con- record profits, mostly based on trading. with them, if you do not want to see trolling the first 30 minutes and the Here is another irony. Because of the the remaining banks continue to oper- Republicans controlling the final 30 system we have today, we are in des- ate as they have, then you have to minutes. perate need of economic activity at the vote, in my view, to move forward to The Senator from Rhode Island is local level, the infusion of capital, debate this bill and engage on this recognized. lending—all those things. Where are issue. f the banks making their huge profits? Now, the third question we have to On trading, essentially taking their ask is, what does the status quo do for SALUTING OUR WOUNDED money and other people’s money and consumers and taxpayers? The answer WARRIORS AND BOB O’MALLEY not investing in new productive capac- is very little, if anything at all. We saw Mr. REED. Mr. President, first, let ity, but betting on financial products. in this whole situation consumers who me join Majority Leader REID in salut- That is not, in my view, what we were in some cases misled. In some ing these incredible Americans who are should be doing at this moment. We cases it was obvious they could not af- with us today, wounded warriors and have to recognize that if we do noth- ford the credit arrangement they were Bob O’Malley. As someone who served ing, the banks will continue to operate signing on to, but the incentive on the 12 years in the U.S. Army, my appre- as they have. other side was not to look behind the ciation is profound for what you have That, I think, has to be corrected. veneer of the borrower but simply to done and continue to do. Thank you The second question is, what activities get the loan closed and then sell it off very much. are protected by the status quo? I will for securitization profits.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 23:36 Apr 21, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21AP6.001 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2485 We have to change those incentives, the line for the first $50 billion. That three questions. This will be decided on and if we do not proceed to this legisla- makes sense to me because it is clear Monday evening. The status quo favors tion, we do not have a chance of doing who is going to pay: not the taxpayer the banks. If you want to favor the that. So we have to move forward. but the banks. But, in any case, we banks, then vote against cloture. The Some have claimed, the Republican cannot engage in this discussion of the status quo operates to allow all sorts of leader and others, that this is just a mechanism and how it will finally arcane and exotic activities which we partisan exercise. It has not been a par- come out until we bring the bill to the know have posed significant threats to tisan exercise. We have been, under the floor, debate it, and vote upon amend- our financial system. leadership of Chairman DODD, engaged ments or changes. That is what we If you want these activities to con- in this effort for months and months have to do. But this legislation is tinue unimproved, uncorrected, vote and months. clearly not a bailout for the banks. If it against cloture. The status quo Some people might have forgotten was, they would be supporting it. disfavors consumers and taxpayers. So around here, but we started the mark- Frankly, all the newspapers I read if you want to see them continue to be up of the financial reform bill Novem- suggest the intense lobbying effort on the short side of the sale, vote ber 19 of last year. We had a bill. Sen- against the bill is by the banks, which, against cloture. I would urge we vote ator DODD brought it to the committee. coincidentally, seems to favor the posi- for cloture, we move forward to debate We started opening statements, and tion of those who do not want to pro- real ideas about how to improve our fi- then everyone said: We have not had ceed to the bill. So I think we are in a nancial system, protect consumers, and time enough to do this. We want more situation where we have to proceed for- strengthen our economy. discussion. ward. As I said, if we do not move for- I yield the floor. Senator DODD, even with the urgency ward, we are going to have a signifi- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- of moving on this measure, said: Fine. cant issue of confidence by the Amer- pore. The Senator from Maryland. I respect my colleagues. I respect the ican people and others in the stability f process. We will stop. We will start of our financial system. These are com- ISRAEL’S 62ND ANNIVERSARY talking. plex, intricate issues. They require de- Well, the negotiations went on and bate and discussion. I do not think Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I rise on and on. It was clear there was no anyone should be presumptuous enough today to express my congratulations to sense of urgency on the other side to to stand here and say: We know exactly Israel on the 62nd anniversary of its move to a decisive vote. Then he en- what to do, and we are going to do it independence. gaged other Members. Senator CORKER without the consent and without the This week, America’s closest ally in and others entered the discussion. I input of all of our colleagues. But that the Middle East, Israel, commemorated have been discussing derivatives in a consent and input comes, ultimately, its Independence Day, Yom very thoughtful way with Senator on the Senate floor through debate, Ha’atzmaut, 1 day after its Memorial GREGG for months. But we have discussion, and voting. Day, Yom Hazikaron, and 1 week after reached the point now where we have Now, again, where are we if we do not Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom to take deliberate action and make take up this measure next week? Well, HaShoah. some decisions. While Independence Day is about We have to move to the floor, to de- the $600 trillion market in derivatives will remain opaque, complex, con- celebration for the people of Israel, bate and votes and final passage. This this Memorial Day was marked by is something we have to continue to fusing, and a potential vulnerability for our financial system. I say $600 tril- somber ceremonies and national grief move forward. The way to move for- over the loss of their soldiers. Nation- ward is to vote on the motion to pro- lion because when we talk about derivatives markets, billions are—you wide sirens and moments of silence em- ceed on Monday evening. phasize the sacrifices all Israelis have We have heard claims that this is a know, that is a rounding error. It is made living in their thriving, free and bailout bill, which I think would be a trillions of dollars, and a miscalcula- democratic state. These intensely per- huge shock to many of my colleagues tion, a mistake, a misjudgment in that sonal losses in such a small country on the committee who have been work- market has huge consequences. underscore the continuing threats ing on this for months and months, The big banks who sell complex, faced by Israelis, the scale of their ef- Senator CORKER and Senator WARNER toxic instruments to pension plans, es- particularly, who crafted many of the sentially taking savings and trading forts and the importance of a Jewish provisions in this area. them, gambling with them, in some re- homeland. The reality is, if we do nothing, spects, they will continue to do that. I commemorated last week’s observ- which is the effect of voting against They will not only take pension sav- ance of Yom HaShoah in Baltimore, the cloture motion—if we do nothing, ings, but they will take municipalities’ where I joined fellow community mem- we could have a crisis next week. money in fancy bond arrangements bers to view a movie marking the 50th Greek sovereign debt—there is huge that the municipalities never needed. anniversary of Adolf Eichmann’s cap- turmoil in Europe about Greek bonds, All of these things will continue. ture and trial. Eichmann was a premier the ability of the Greek Government to Unregulated mortgage lenders will architect of the Holocaust. Rather pay, the need for support. If those talks continue to go out and operate under than dealing with such a war criminal collapse and suddenly throughout the the originate-and-sell model, which has through forceful vengeance that would financial system there is a rush away led to so many problems. Payday lend- have been understandable, Israel pros- from sovereign debt, not just Greek ers that are charging, in some cases, ecuted Eichmann by following the rule debt but other countries, what will 900 percent interest will continue to be of law and his trial was a model of happen? We do not quite know, I sus- unregulated. Credit card companies, transparency and justice. This display pect, who is holding all of this debt and even after our efforts with the credit of our shared values of law, justice, and what are the systemic effects. We have card legislation, will continue to try to fairness help to illustrate why the to be prepared for something like that. circumvent the rules to maximize their United States and Israel have contin- The notion that this crisis has passed profit. ued to build upon our ‘‘special relation- and we can go about our merry way The bottom line is, the people who ship’’ for six decades. without dealing with these issues is benefit from delay, from taking the I observed Israel Independence Day naive. The way to deal with it is to es- course of action of delay and denial, I at an event focused on the growing tablish a resolution mechanism. Sen- would say, because this urge to suggest threat of a nuclear Iran. If Iran ac- ator WARNER and Senator CORKER have this is a bailout bill is denying the quired this capability, it would be an done a remarkable job of crafting one. facts of the bill, will be financial insti- unequivocal ‘‘game changer’’ in the One of the questions they struggled tutions and not consumers and not tax- Middle East and, indeed, throughout with the most is who is going to pay payers. the world. An undeniable threat to for the resolution. So, as a result, I would urge all of my Israel and the United States, a nuclear Frankly, they stepped up to the plate colleagues on Monday to vote to pro- Iran cannot become a reality. We today and said: Let’s put the banks on ceed to this bill. Again, we have to ask therefore must do all in our power to

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John Spence While we work to minimize the key The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. summed up the man nicely. Spence threats to Israel’s security, we must CARDIN). Without objection, it is so or- said Senator Chavez was ‘‘ever a cham- also focus on opportunities for peace in dered. pion of the underdog, the poor and op- the Middle East. Israel has always been f pressed.’’ prepared to pursue those opportunities But it is the quote inscribed at the and make peace with its neighbors. TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DENNIS bottom of the statue that best reveals Over the past six decades, despite dip- CHAVEZ the legacy of Senator Dennis Chavez. lomatic gestures, multiple Arab coun- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Written in three languages, Spanish, tries have repeatedly attacked Israel. President, I rise today to pay tribute English and Navajo, it reads simply: We should not forget that it was the to a man who served New Mexico and He left a mark that will never be forgotten Palestinian’s leaders who walked away the entire country with distinction for in the hopes that others would follow. from the negotiation table at Camp more than three decades in Wash- El Senador makes me proud to be a David in 2000, on the eve of what would ington, a man who dedicated his life to New Mexican and humble to follow in have been a historic breakthrough for being a champion for the least of us. his footsteps as a Senator representing peace. That man is Senator Dennis Chavez, the great State of New Mexico. Amer- Today, it is Israel who continues to the Nation’s longest serving Hispanic ica is a better place because of Senator acknowledge the necessary framework U.S. Senator. This month we mark the Chavez. For that, we honor him today. for any peace agreements, a two-state 122nd anniversary of his birth. In ev- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- solution. While Israel has shown will- erything he did, Senator Chavez sence of a quorum. ingness for direct negotiations, the showed his concern for the underdog. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Palestinians continue to be, an unreli- He fought for public education because clerk will call the roll. able partner in moving forward to- he knew what it could do to help the The legislative clerk proceeded to wards peace. How can Israel make children of struggling families become call the roll. peace with any partner whose so-called successful adults. He supported farmers Mr. DEMINT. I ask unanimous con- ‘‘moderate’’ Fatah leaders are not will- because he knew how difficult life can sent that the order for the quorum call ing to meet directly with Israelis lead- be in the small communities where the be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ers and whose Parliament is controlled trains don’t stop and the roads don’t pore. Without objection, it is so or- by Hamas, an organization still sworn go. And he fought for civil rights be- dered. to the destruction of Israel? cause Senator Chavez believed equality I am proud to have joined with 75 of of opportunity is the core of the Amer- f my colleagues in reaching out to Sec- ican creed. FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM retary of State Clinton in a recent let- Dennis Chavez fought for the under- Mr. DEMINT. Mr. President, good ter which included a reaffirmation of dog because he was an underdog. Born this fact as well as a reminder, that morning. into poverty in Valencia County, NM, I rise in opposition to the piece of not only do the U.S. and Israel share Chavez walked along a difficult road to legislation that Chairman DODD is call- common values but also common inter- the pinnacle of political power. A child ing financial reform. All Republicans ests. Top among these interests is re- of an isolated small town, he would see want to reform our financial system starting the peace process and pre- the world and help to shape it. A high and fix the things that have caused so venting Iran from becoming a nuclear school dropout, he earned a law degree much financial distress in our country. state. and became a lawmaker. A victim of This is precisely why the role of the But rather than address the underlying ethnic discrimination, he wrote legisla- United States in this process must be causes of the 2008 financial crisis, this tion that would eventually make em- one of an honest broker. President bill would institutionalize government ployment discrimination illegal and, Obama must not place wrongful or un- bailouts for those it chooses are too big then, unthinkable. to fail. If Democrats were serious about reasonable pressure on Israel or, worse, Dennis Chavez was a man of convic- to put forward a proposal without financial reform, they would work with tion. He also was a man of courage. At Israel’s consent. Republicans to permanently end too the height of anti-Communist senti- Since Israel’s founding 62 years ago, big to fail, to curb the power of the every American administration has ment in the 1950s, Senator Chavez was Federal Reserve, and to address the worked to strengthen the bonds be- one of the first to denounce the activi- government distortions in the mort- tween the U.S. and Israel. This has ties of Joseph McCarthy. Here is what gage market that led to the financial been vital for Israel, as the nation is he said on the Senate floor during the meltdown. This bill does none of these. under constant threat of military and McCarthy hearings in 1950: Instead of focusing on solving these terrorist attacks, economic boycotts I should like to be remembered as a man problems, the Democrats have eagerly and diplomatic hostility, often merely who raised a voice . . . and I devoutly hope crafted another massive bill designed not a voice in the wilderness . . . at a time due to the fact of its very existence. At to increase centralized government in the history of this body when we seem planning, and they are vilifying anyone this critical moment, when Iran is bent upon placing limitations on the freedom moving forward with its nuclear proof the individual. I would consider all of the who dares to oppose it. gram and simultaneously strength- legislation which I have supported meaning- Without bringing any more account- ening Hezbollah’s capacity to attack less if I were to sit idly by, silent, during a ability to the government actors who Israel, it is imperative the Obama ad- period which may go down in history as an contributed to the causes of the finan- ministration say in clear and unambig- era when we permitted the curtailment of cial crisis, this bill simply represents uous language that we stand with the our liberties, a period when we quietly additional regulation without real re- people of Israel and will do all in our shackled the growth of men’s minds. form. Despite a recent Pew poll stating power to protect our shared values and My father, who died last month, that more than 80 percent of Ameri- national bonds. served in the U.S. Congress with Den- cans support ending bailouts, this bill As Israel celebrates its anniversary, nis Chavez in the late 1950s and early ensures they will continue. The bill re- let us all proclaim that the U.S. con- 1960s. He always said what he saw in quires the government to keep a list of tinues its unbreakable alliance with Senator Chavez was a visionary and a financial companies it considers too our closest ally in the Middle East. man of courage. When Senator Chavez big to fail, and it provides these compa- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- left this world in 1962, he was eulogized nies with a $50 billion slush fund to sence of a quorum. by Vice President Lyndon Johnson. In help them when they get in trouble.

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That is because this even mentioned in this so-called finan- other Democrats to fix the problems in slush fund empowers the Treasury, the cial reform. this bill so we can present real reform Federal Reserve, and the FDIC to pump Reform would not be complete with- to the American people. I urge my col- money to ailing banks without asking out also addressing the underwriting leagues on the other side to stop trying for any permission from Congress. issues that led to the explosion of risky to stick another bill down our throats There have been rumors that this lending that fueled the housing bubble. and down the throats of the American slush fund could be removed. I hope it This bill leaves the Community Rein- people and work with us to do what the will be. But even if that is done, the vestment Act and Fannie Mae’s and American people expect. bill will still perpetuate too-big-to-fail Freddie Mac’s affordable housing goals With that, I yield back and suggest policies. untouched. Each required significant the absence of a quorum. Additional programs in the bill will increases in mortgage lending to lower The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- still allow the FDIC to guarantee the income borrowers, which led to a de- pore. Will the Senator withhold his re- debts of financial companies in trouble, crease in the underwriting standards to quest? and they will also allow the Treasury make more loans to folks who could Mr. DEMINT. Yes. to still selectively bail out the credi- not afford to pay them back. These bad The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tors of failing institutions. The bill practices became contagious in the in- pore. The Senator from Wyoming is also fails to stop the Federal Reserve dustry. recognized. from propping up financial companies If we do not deal with these housing f as it did AIG. It additionally expands policy problems that led to unsafe HEALTH CARE the Fed’s reach by creating a new con- lending, as well as Fannie Mae’s and sumer protection bureau inside the Freddie Mac’s sizable ability to sustain Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I Federal Reserve. With its extensive ju- demand for such loans by still buying come to the floor as a physician who risdiction and its unchecked ability to them, we risk continuing a boom-or- has practiced orthopedic surgery in micromanage lending, it should be con- bust housing cycle that saddles tax- Casper, WY, for 25 years. sidered the anticonsumer bureau. This payers with the consequences of mort- I come to offer a second opinion on new bureau will have sweeping author- gages given to borrowers who likely the health care bill that was recently ity to regulate almost anything it re- cannot afford to pay them back. passed and signed into law. My opinion gards as financial activity. From car Meanwhile, Fannie Mae and Freddie on this bill is very different than what dealers to other companies that offer Mac keep getting bailed out by the tax- I have heard from the administration, financing for their products, to soft- payers. That is the kind of impervious from the Speaker of the House, and ware companies that help people man- backing a reckless bank could only from the majority leader because my age their money, this massive new bu- dream of getting, and that is the same opinion is that this bill—now law—is reaucracy is certain to increase regu- kind of deal Democrats are now offer- going to be bad for patients, bad for pa- latory burdens on community banks, ing to the big banks they pretend to tients all around this country, bad for credit unions, and many others who despise. health care providers: The doctors, the had no role whatsoever in the financial Despite all the rhetoric coming from nurses, the folks who work in our hos- crisis, as well as to raise consumer my Democratic colleagues, this bill pitals, the therapists. I believe it is costs and kill jobs. does not crack down on Wall Street. In going to be bad for the taxpayers—peo- Before we rush to give the Fed more fact, Wall Street loves it. It turns the ple who are going to be left with this control over our economy, we need relationship between Wall Street and large bill to pay for a bill that is not to more information about its activities Washington into a freeway. The best save a health care system but to create surrounding the 2008 financial crisis. way to get tough on Wall Street would new entitlements and new obligations. Even to this day, the Fed refuses to be to make sure those banks have the As I have looked at this, it struck me provide information about the extent same freedom to fail as the banks who last week when they were having the to which they have used taxpayer did not get bailed out by the govern- debate in England. They are having an money for the bailouts, and it is unac- ment in the last few years. election, and the candidates for Prime ceptable to keep this kind of secrecy. Ruling out special treatment for Minister were having a debate. It was Legislation to fully audit the Fed con- these big banks would be the harshest the first nationally televised debate tinues to enjoy widespread support, punishment possible. So instead of end- ever in England in an election. They and I will continue to champion this ing too big to fail, Democrats are con- compared it to the Kennedy-Nixon de- audit of the Federal Reserve. stantly inventing new ways to break bate when people were up there debat- I would also like to see this bill bring down barriers between Washington ing and discussing. some much needed accountability to control and Wall Street. That is not The question presented to the Prime Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These how you stand up to big banks; that is Minister of England was: What about government entities that dominate the how you deal them in. the national health service? Those of mortgage market and hold $5 trillion It is important we fix the problems us on my side of the aisle have been in debt were ringleaders in the chain of that caused our financial meltdown. very concerned that with this new law buying, securitizing, and spreading But it is even more important to recog- we are going to be seeing a nationaliza- toxic subprime mortgages that led to nize that this political vehicle that is tion of our health care in a way like we the financial collapse. Since the gov- being called financial reform is just a are seeing in other countries, whether ernment took them over in 2008, tax- lot more government control, a lot it is Canada, whether it is England—a payers have been forced to give them more government takeovers, an over- system I think is not what the Amer- $127 billion so far, and there is no end reach by the Obama administration, ican people want. in sight. The Obama administration with very little financial reform. But I wish to read to you from the handed them a blank check last Christ- This is not fair to the American peo- transcript of the debate because they mas Eve by lifting the $400 billion cap ple. It perpetuates too big to fail. It es- asked the Prime Minister, Gordon on government aid, ensuring endless sentially guarantees future bailouts. It Brown, about the National Health bailouts in the future. does not fix the core causes of the prob- Service. He said: Real reform would address the ongo- lems, and, again, it expands big govern- My priorities for the health service are ing crisis at Fannie Mae and Freddie ment control over thousands of com- that we give people personal guarantees— Mac. Although the Democratic bill is munity banks, credit unions, and busi- So this is what he is promising— completely silent on this issue, I in- nesses that had nothing to do with this that every individual patient will know they tend to see that we find a way to re- financial crisis. I am afraid it is just will get a cancer specialist seen within two

VerDate Nov 24 2008 23:36 Apr 21, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21AP6.004 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S2488 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 21, 2010 weeks if [they] need it. They’ll get a diag- studies. For breast cancer, for in- cost—not on the grounds of quality, nostic test within one week, and the results stance, the survival rate, after 5 years, not on the grounds of survivability but to them. They will also be able to know that among American woman—a woman on the grounds of cost. their operation— who is diagnosed in the United States He has said, as recently as last June: So now they know they have cancer— with breast cancer and is treated—83 The decision is not whether or not we will will be in 18 weeks if you’re any patient in percent are still alive 5 years later. For ration care—the decision is whether we will need of an operation. the women in Britain, 69 percent. ration with our eyes open. So here you are, you have had your Where do you want to get your care? So here we are, the newly nominated opportunity to see a cancer doctor, you The bigger question is, When do you person has basically said: I am going have had your test, you have your diag- want to get your care? into this to ration care. He is a big sup- nosis. What is the best the people of For men with prostate cancer, the porter of what they have going on in England are being promised by their survival rate is 92 percent in the Britain right now. In Britain, they call Prime Minister? The best they can ex- United States; 74 percent in France; 51 it NICE. It stands for National Insti- pect is to have an operation within 18 percent in Britain. American men and tute for Health and Clinical Excel- weeks. women are more than 35 percent more lence. Well, this is what Dr. Berwick The question here is, How many likely to survive colon cancer than has said about it. He said: Americans, how many Members of this their British counterparts. Those organizations are functioning very body, how many people across this In an article from the August 2008 well and are well respected by clinicians, and country are going to see that as satis- edition of Lancet Oncology, the cancer they are making their populations healthier factory? Because that is where we are Journal there, the United States is No. and better off. heading with this health care bill that 1 again. In almost every category, Well, let me tell you what a London is now signed into law. How many peo- Americans survive cancer at higher doctor, a colon cancer specialist, had ple want that: You will have your oper- rates than patients in other developed to say. This doctor said: ation in 18 weeks. countries. American cancer patients A lot of my colleagues also face pressure So here you are, if you are diagnosed have a higher survival rate for every from managers not to tell patients about next week in the United States—if this major form of cancer than patients in new drugs. were the situation they have now in Canada and Britain. He said: Britain—you would be looking at hav- American women have a 35-percent There is nothing in writing, but telling pa- ing your operation in September. See better chance of surviving colon cancer tients opens up a Pandora’s box for health you in September. Come back for your than British women. American men services trying to contain costs. operation. Now you can worry about it. have an 80-percent better survival rate He further went on—this now being You can worry about your diagnosis of for prostate cancer. American survival again Dr. Berwick saying about this cancer the rest of April, all of May, all rates are also better than survival British group: of June, all of July, all of August. That rates in France. NICE is an extremely effective and con- is what the candidate for Prime Min- You can go on and on with this, but scientious, valuable and—importantly— ister and the current Prime Minister of it is evidently clear—evidently clear— knowledge-building system. England is promising the people of that that the timing on when one gets their What did the BBC, the British broad- country with their national health sys- care is critical. cast group, say? They say: tem—a system that is the model of It is interesting to me that just this Doctors are keeping cancer patients in the many people on the other side of the week—just this very week—the Presi- dark about expensive new drugs that could aisle of what they want American med- dent made his nomination for a new Di- extend their lives . . . A quarter of the specialists— icine to be like. rector of the portion of the Health and This story, once again, demonstrates Human Services Department that deals one in four specialists— that coverage does not equal care. Be- with Medicare and Medicaid. The polled by Myeloma UK said they hid facts about treatments for bone marrow cancer cause everyone in Britain has coverage, President has been in office for 15 that may be difficult to obtain from the Na- but they sure cannot get care. Then months. We have had a debate and dis- tional Health Service. Doctors said they did you ask yourself: Does it truly matter? cussion in this body for almost all that not want to ‘‘distress, upset, or confuse’’ pa- Does 41⁄2 months—18 weeks—of waiting time on health care. In this body, the tients if drugs had not yet been approved by for your cancer surgery truly matter? Democrats have voted to cut Medicare the National Health Service drugs watchdog There is not just the emotional worry by $500 billion from our seniors who NICE. of: Is that cancer spreading within my desperately depend upon Medicare. So when we take a look at the Brit- body? Should I leave the county of Why is it the President has waited 15 ish health care system: 18 weeks of a England and go to the United States months to finally nominate someone to wait—which is the promise from the where I can get immediate care? You be the head of the part of government Prime Minister in the debate last have to worry because the statistics that oversees Medicare and Medicaid? week—18 weeks from when you are di- back up the fact that the care in the The President has put 15 million to 16 agnosed with cancer until you have United States is much better than it is million more people on Medicaid, has your operation. That is their aspira- in England—not that the doctors are cut Medicare, has told us we can trust tional goal. It makes you wonder what any better here than they are in Eng- him on this. Yet he would not put it is now. It has to be a lot longer than land but that the timing of when you somebody up to go through the con- 18 weeks. So I would tell my colleagues can receive the care from those quali- firmation process to head Medicare and it is no surprise that in the latest polls fied professionals is much better in the Medicaid? Why? Because, in my opin- that were out this morning, the United States. ion, he did not want anybody to answer Quinnipiac poll, polling done this past So if you take a look at the statistics the questions because they are tough week: Do you support passage of the behind this from the researchers who questions. Why wouldn’t you nominate health care reform bill? Less than 4 in look at this—and I will just go through somebody for all that time and leave 10 Americans, only 39 percent, approve it because my wife is a breast cancer the post open, essentially, and not have of what this body crammed down the survivor. She has had a series of three somebody to come to Congress and say throats of the American people, where- operations. She has been through what are the implications to the Amer- as over half of all Americans dis- chemotherapy twice, and she is now ican people of dumping another 16 mil- approve of what this administration— surviving 6 years after her diagnosis. I lion people onto Medicaid, of cutting this President, HARRY REID, NANCY am grateful she was treated in the $500 billion from Medicare? PELOSI, and this Congress—has now United States, where the day after the Well, because the person he has put forced upon the American people. diagnosis was made they wanted to get in has a long history of a love of ra- The American people have great in immediately to do the operation. tioning care. It is a Dr. Donald Ber- cause to worry about what they are So let me tell you, it says that today wick. He has a history of support for going to face in their health care, in the United States leads the world in government rationing of government their health care decisions; if they are treating cancer. These are scientific health care resources on the grounds of going to be able to keep the doctor

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Too big to fail perverts free ber banks, for $74 billion in assets that You have to pass it before you get to market capitalism and suggests that he now has supervisory authority over. find out what is in it. entities can privatize their profits, yet The Fed should know the needs and the Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the socialize their risks, and taxpayers foot economic conditions throughout the floor. the bill. The American taxpayer should country, not just New York and Wash- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not be forced to pay the gambling debts ington, DC. pore. The Senator from Tennessee. of risky bets made by large financial It is precisely the ability to foster f institutions. bottom-up growth through small busi- Republicans and Democrats alike nesses that sets community banks ORDER OF PROCEDURE agree that we must end too big to fail, apart from other financial institutions. Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, could I but the bill that is being proposed does Unlike the big financial institutions we make an inquiry as to the time remain- not do that. Chairman DODD’s bill pro- see in the headlines for bailouts and ing? I see Senator HUTCHISON is here. vides both the FDIC and the Treasury bonuses, community banks don’t have The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Department emergency authority to a systemic risk to our financial system pore. The Republican side has 8 min- provide broad debt guarantees in times and they are not identified as primary utes 27 seconds. of ‘‘economic distress’’ to ‘‘struggling contributors to our latest crisis. Mr. CORKER. I need about 4 minutes, firms.’’ As written, it is foreseeable However, community banks would but if the Senator from Texas wishes to that the FDIC or Treasury could step soon be subjected to a considerable go first, that is fine. in to prop up a firm under any cir- amount of new costs and regulatory Mrs. HUTCHISON. Then I will split cumstance, all without seeking to re- burdens as a result of this legislation. the remaining time, unless—is there solve and unwind the firm. Community banks are already regu- any further time? What is the order of The chairman’s bill authorizes con- lated. They are well regulated. Adding business after the 8 minutes? tinued emergency lending authority for additional layers of Federal bureauc- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the Federal Reserve, but conceivably racy with limitless authority would be pore. After the expiration of morning only for large banks. Under the Dodd a burden that would only serve to ham- business, the Senate will proceed to ex- bill, the Federal Reserve would retain per the ability of community banks to ecutive session. supervisory authority over bank hold- effectively provide depository and lend- Mr. CORKER. I understand we might ing companies with assets over $50 bil- ing services to America’s consumers extend, with permission, for 10 more lion. The Federal Reserve supervision and small businesses. minutes, is that correct? essentially predesignates the firms Community banks should not be pun- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- that are too big to fail. These banks ished as a result of this legislation. We pore. That is correct. If there is unani- would have the implicit backing of the should preserve and enhance our dual mous consent, that is correct. government and the taxpayers and, banking system, not impose additional Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I with it, the competitive advantage, Federal regulations that stifle their ask unanimous consent to extend giving it access to cheaper credit from ability to serve their communities. morning business for 10 minutes, and lenders expecting to be made whole. I am also concerned about the direc- that the added time be split between This puts our Nation’s community and tion of the regulation of over-the- Senator CORKER and myself; and if a independent banks at a severe competi- counter derivatives. In the wake of the Member of the majority comes for- tive disadvantage. collapse of the mortgage market where ward, we will certainly agree to allow I will offer an amendment, if this bill the use of derivatives and even deriva- the equal time. comes to the floor, to permit commu- tives of derivatives helped cause great The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- nity banks to remain under the super- losses to banks and nearly brought our pore. Is there objection? vision of the Federal Reserve. If the economy to its knees, it is important Without objection, it is so ordered. Fed supervises only the largest firms, that Federal regulators have a greater Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, if it will gear monetary policy toward understanding of this derivatives mar- there were 4 minutes and we added 10, these large financial institutions, ef- ket. We have Members on both sides of I would have 9 minutes and Senator fectively leaving out the voice and the aisle who are negotiating these CORKER would have 9 minutes? real-time experience of community terms. Republicans and Democrats The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- bankers in my State and across the have the same goal. We want to end too pore. The Senator is correct. country. big to fail. We want to end bailouts. We Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I While the large financial institutions want to assure that our community thank the Senator from Tennessee. were making bad bets on subprime banks still have the capability to serve f mortgage markets, community banks Main Street customers. were making home and business loans The bill before us that is not being FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM to local customers. Local community brought to the floor because it did not Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I banks provide the lending and deposit have any input from the Republican rise today to speak on financial regu- services for our Nation’s small busi- side does not achieve those goals. So latory reform. During the current eco- nesses so they can operate, invest, cre- we are now meeting in small groups. nomic downturn, we have seen far too ate jobs, and drive our economy. It is We are meeting with the Secretary of many Americans lose their jobs, this business lending that will help cre- the Treasury and others within the ad- homes, and their savings. Today, 15 ate jobs and grow our economy. ministration to try to come to terms million of our citizens are still out of Tom Hoenig, President of the Federal that would do the right thing and meet work, and national unemployment con- Reserve Bank of Kansas City, said re- the goal that we all agree is the goal. tinues to hover near 10 percent. cently that our Nation’s largest banks That is what is going on right now in It is this uncertain climate in which would be well served to take lessons the Senate. we consider financial reform legisla- from our community banks. Why? Be- It is my great hope—and I see my tion. The crisis is going to remain in cause community banks have been colleague from Tennessee who is also the forefront of our national conscious- committed to providing the credit and on the Banking Committee with me, ness for years to come, mainly due to services needed for small business. and he too is a part of the negotiations the immense government intervention They know their customers, and they and wants to bring this bill to the that was pushed through over the past can make good, solid loans that are floor—we can do something good for year and a half, attempting to stabilize supportable. our economy. Passing the bill or let- our frozen credit markets but instead In Texas, Richard Fisher, President ting it come to the floor and roll out of accumulating massive debt that of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, here in its present form would not

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All we ranking member, Chairman DODD and the bill before us. are trying to do on our side—and this is Senator SHELBY, have been meeting for I thank the Senator from Tennessee what I was emphatic about yesterday— weeks to try to come to terms. So I for his leadership. I look forward to is trying to make sure this bill is in think everyone is sincere at this point coming up with something we can all balance. I think we can do that. that we want a bipartisan bill. Finan- support. Look, there is not much in this bill cial regulation is not political. The Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, that that is particularly offensive to Wall consequences of passing a bad bill are brings me back to where I want to be. Street. To say that those of us who huge for our country, for every Amer- The fact is, there are a lot of people want to get it right for everybody else ican. We can do this. coming to the floor and a lot of things in the country are defending Wall I welcome the comments of my col- are being said in the press. First, I Street was way off the mark, not true. league from Tennessee and I look for- think we are going to end up with a bi- Second, there are many things in the ward to his continuing leadership so we partisan bill before the actual vote to bill that are good. There are some can have a bill that will help the con- proceed takes place. I believe that is things that aren’t so good that I think sumers in our country, stabilize our being led by Senators DODD and SHEL- are being worked out right now. That economy and, most of all, will bring BY. They are the point people. You can- is typically what happens when we the unemployment rate down from 10 not have eight negotiators. I believe have a bipartisan discussion. Each side percent so that more Americans can go that is where we are headed. So when I brings their particular strengths to a to work. hear a lot of the rhetoric on the floor bill. We all represent different points of Thank you, Mr. President, and I yield and other places, I think it is just rhet- view and, when we work together, we the floor. oric; but at the end of the day, I think end up with a good bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- we will end up with a solid bipartisan One of the things that troubles me— pore. The Senator from Tennessee. bill. I hope it is one I can support. Ob- and I was very emphatic about it yes- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, typi- viously, I am giving input on that. terday, and will be again today and to- cally when we come to the floor to That leads me to this. There have morrow, as I have been for a long speak, we don’t like to wait for another been folks who have come to the floor time—is that this bill doesn’t even deal Senator who wants to speak; we want talking about the Republicans sup- with underwriting. At the end of the to speak and go back to what we were porting Wall Street by not supporting day, at the bottom of this upside down doing, but today I am so glad I had the the Dodd bill in its present form. That pyramid, the crisis began because we opportunity to hear the remarks of the is ridiculous. What is happening—some had a lot of mortgages in this country Senator from Texas. reporter made comments yesterday that should have never been written in Both of the Federal Reserve leaders about Republicans and that I slammed the first place. Then we had firms that in Kansas City and Dallas have added the Dodd bill. That is not true. I was were way overleveraged that were tremendously to this debate. No one emphatic about two things: One, Re- doing that. Then we spread the pain has been more of a supporter for com- publicans are not representing Wall through $600 trillion in notional value munity banks than the Senator from Street. Candidly, when I look at the around the world. It started with the Texas. I could not agree more with ev- bill—and my friend from Delaware will fact that a lot of loans were written erything the Senator said regarding actually agree with this—there is not that should not have been written. I the Fed keeping community banks. My much in this bill that is very offensive don’t think this bill even addresses sense is that by the time the bill comes to Wall Street, to be candid. that. I think that is a little bit of an to the floor, it will either have that in This bill focuses on three topics. issue. it, or let me say to my colleague right What I have said to my colleagues is If we come to the floor with a tem- now that I will cosponsor the amend- this: Whenever we have regulations, plate that deals with consumer protec- ment the Senator brings forth, because the big guys get bigger, right? The tion, systemic risk, and derivatives, I I think the Senator is absolutely right, small guys are the ones who bear the hope my colleagues on the other side of that the Federal Reserve should keep brunt of regulation. What we are all the aisle will join in with many Mem- the smaller State-chartered Fed mem- trying to do, as Senator HUTCHISON laid bers on this side of the aisle to correct bers. The fact is this rearranging the out, on our side of the aisle is make that. At the end of the day, if we con- deck chairs serves no purpose, so I sure this legislation deals appro- tinue to write loans that should not be could not agree more. priately with community bankers and written, and we continue to securitize I also agree with the Senator regard- manufacturers in Iowa, Texas, and them, and if we continue to spread ing derivatives. I notice the Senator other places. In fact, there are issues them around the world, we have not from Texas has a microphone if she with the bill that we need to work out. done much in this legislation. So I wishes to comment. I am going to Candidly, to say that Republicans are have been emphatic about that, and I speak based on what the Senator said representing Wall Street could not be have wanted these two pieces of the on derivatives, but if it is OK, I would further from the truth. There is not legislation to balance as it relates to like the Senator from Texas to be able much in this bill that is very offensive the rest of the country, making sure to respond. to Wall Street, to be candid. I am not our underwriting is done appropriately. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr. President, I saying we should go out of our way to Do I believe those are things that are appreciate the remarks of the Senator be offensive, but anybody who looks at important? Yes. Do I think we are from Tennessee and, of course, I wel- what this bill says would know there is going to address those? I hope so on the come his cosponsorship of the amend- not much in the bill that is that offen- underwriting, but I am not sure. I can- ment. It is essential. I couldn’t support sive. The fact is, we are putting deriva- not tell if people are willing to make this bill if we shut the Fed off from tives on clearinghouses, which I hope sure that Americans across this coun- Tennessee and Texas and California. happens. I think that is a good thing. I try have to live in a semidisciplined Then we might as well all move to New think we need to get as much of that way as it relates to mortgages. I hope York. done as possible, where if somebody’s we get there because I think it is im- New York doesn’t want any more money is bad, they have to put money portant. people, I am sure. They are well popu- up that day. It alleviates some of the In closing, in spite of all the rhetoric lated. But most of all, I want to make systemic risk. We deal with resolving a about bailouts and not bailouts and sure that the Main Street bankers and firm that fails. I think that is appro- Wall Street and not Wall Street, I the small businesses of all of our priate. think what is happening in rooms and

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In addi- to a place where we at least have a for Senator BIDEN, but for the past 20 tion to serving as co-chair of the Cen- template, a piece of legislation that years we have co-taught a course on ter for the Study of the Congress, with can be embraced in the beginning in a the Congress at Duke Law School—a me, and the director of Program in bipartisan way, and then what I hope course that for many of those years Public Law, Chris has chaired the will happen—I know my friend from was cosponsored by the law school and school’s appointments committee, Delaware will be highly engaged in the Stanford School of Public Policy. served on the dean’s selection com- this, because he has been focused on Chris is currently the Charles S. mittee, and served as a member of the this for a long time—what I hope hap- Murphy Professor of Law and Professor university’s judicial board. pens, after we get the base template to- of Public Policy Studies at Duke, as In the 1990s, while at Duke, he took gether, is that we have a vigorous de- well as director of Duke’s Program in several leaves of absence for positions bate on the floor about where we need Public Law. in public service. As a result, he has to go from there. There are other Chris was born in Springfield, OH, re- considerable experience in government, pieces—I would consider them to be ceived his B.A. from Princeton Univer- which will stand him in good stead at central—but I am OK with legislation sity, a master of Divinity from Yale, the Office of Legal Policy. coming to the floor where we have a and his J.D. from the University of He has served in several capacities in balance between resolution, deriva- California at Berkley, where he was the Senate, including as special nomi- tives, and consumer protection. Then editor in chief of the California Law nations counsel and then he was the No. 1 staffer as chief counsel for the let’s go from there and have the kind of Review. debate I think our country would love He is married to Katherine T. Bart- Judiciary Committee. He also held numerous positions in to see us have in public, focused not on lett, former dean and current A. Ken- the Department of Justice, including rhetoric—because we have plenty of neth Pye Professor at Duke Law counselor to the Assistant Attorney substance on this issue—but on sub- School. Chris and Kate have three won- General of the Office of Legal Counsel, stance, and let’s do something that will derful children. Deputy Assistant Attorney General, stand the test of time. I think we are During his legal career, Chris has ex- and acting Assistant Attorney General. going to do that. As a matter of fact— celled in private practice, government In short, Chris Schroeder has the ex- and I know my time is up—I think this service, and academics. perience, the intellect, and the judg- bill has the opportunity in the next few Following his graduation from law ment necessary to be a superb leader of days, and once we begin debate on the school, Chris practiced law in San the Office of Legal Policy. floor, which I hope will happen in a bi- Francisco, gaining valuable experience Just as important, he has the char- partisan way—I think this bill is po- in a wide variety of both State and acter and integrity to help the Attor- tentially the beginning of us being able Federal practice. ney General continue to restore the to function in an appropriate way in In 1979, he became a law professor at public faith in the Department of Jus- this body. That is what I hope happens. Duke, where he has been a respected tice. That is why for weeks and months I and prolific scholar, an invaluable ad- The Office of Legal Policy, OLP, has have been saying that I think at the ministrator, and a committed and ef- a wide range of important responsibil- end of the day we are going to end up fective teacher. ities within the Department of Justice. with a bipartisan bill. I hope it has He has authored and edited several Let me read from the description on some important elements in it, such as books, including a leading casebook on the DOJ Web site: the ones I mentioned, that will allow environmental law, ‘‘Environmental The major functions of the Office of Legal me to support it. Whether that hap- Regulation: Law, Science and Policy,’’ Policy are to: pens—and I hope it happens—or not, I now in its sixth edition. Develop strategies and programs to imple- He also has published countless arti- ment legislative, programmatic and policy hope we have a vigorous debate and end initiatives; up with a good product. cles in law reviews and journals, on an serve as a liaison to the Executive Office of I yield the floor. impressive range of topics, including the President and other agencies on policy f environmental law, federalism, Federal matters; courts, executive and legislative power, conduct policy reviews of legislation and CONCLUSION OF MORNING and national security. other proposals and support and coordinate BUSINESS Chris’s teaching is just as broad and Departmental efforts to advance the Admin- istration’s legislative and policy agenda; The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- deep as his scholarship. Over the course assure policy consistency and coordination pore. Morning business is closed. of his career, he has taught environ- of Departmental initiatives, briefing mate- f mental law, constitutional law, com- rials and policy statements; provide support and policy expertise in EXECUTIVE SESSION parative constitutional law, administrative law, civil liberties and national conjunction with other components to implement effectively major departmental and ad- security, Federal policymaking, the ministration initiatives in the criminal and NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER Congress, government, business and civil justice areas; assist the President and SCHROEDER TO BE AN ASSIST- public policy, an environmental litiga- the Attorney General in filling all Article III ANT ATTORNEY GENERAL tion clinic, toxic substances regula- and certain Article I judicial vacancies; co- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tion, land use planning, water law, phi- ordinate regulatory development and the review of all proposed and final rules developed pore. Under the previous order, the losophy of environmental protection, property, and civil procedure. by all Department components; To serve as Senate will proceed to executive ses- liaison to the Office of Management and sion to consider the following nomina- Chris is a true renaissance man. I can Budget and other agencies on regulatory tion, which the clerk will report. personally attest to the quality of matters: Track and coordinate departmental The legislative clerk read the nomi- Chris’s teaching, having co-taught with implementation of statutory responsibilities nation of Christopher Schroeder, of him for 20 years. Here in the Senate, and reporting requirements. North Carolina, to be an Assistant At- we have many former students doing In sum, OLP is responsible for devel- torney General. excellent staff work on both sides of oping the high-priority policy initia- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the aisle. tives of the Department of Justice. The ator from Delaware is recognized. Chris has also contributed his legal Assistant Attorney General for OLP Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I rise and policy expertise to practical prob- serves as the primary policy adviser to today to express my support for Chris lems affecting the health and safety of the Attorney General. OLP is the place Schroeder’s nomination to be Assistant the community. He served on National within the Department where critical Attorney General for the Office of Academy of Science and Institute of long-term planning gets done. OLP also Legal Policy in the Department of Jus- Medicine committees to evaluate the handles special projects that implicate tice. use of human intentional dosage stud- the interests of multiple Department Before I go any further, I want to ies by the EPA and the adequacy of the components and coordinates the regu- state for the record that Chris Schroe- U.S. drug safety system. latory development and review of all

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As we saw from judgment, and unparalleled integrity. I often came with massive conflicts of his confirmation hearings in the Judi- am proud to call him my friend. I urge interest. In some cases, this resulted in ciary Committee back in June, Chris my colleagues to confirm him without risky behavior. In others, fraud. has excellent credentials and broad ex- delay. So Glass and Steagall designed their perience in law and government. He Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- bill to set up a barrier between com- fully understands the special role at sent that any time in a quorum call mercial banks and investment banks. the Department of Justice and is deep- during the debate on the Schroeder The law prevented these two activities ly committed to the rule of law. nomination be charged equally to both from mixing and kept financial profes- He has broad support from lawyers of sides. sionals honest and accountable. For all political and judicial philosophies. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. much of the next half century—as our Just as an example, A.B. Culvahouse, BURRIS). Without objection, it is so or- economy recovered from the Great De- former White House Counsel to Presi- dered. pression and prosperity returned to Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I ask dent Reagan, gave Chris a ringing en- America—the system worked just as it unanimous consent that 5 minutes be dorsement, describing him as having was intended. set aside for the chairman during the ‘‘the requisite maturity, experience, As a former banker, I can personally debate. speak to the significance of the Glass- and confidence to work constructively The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without across institutional, interest group, Steagall Act in helping to keep our fi- objection, it is so ordered. nancial system on an even keel. This and party lines to advance the public Mr. KAUFMAN. Mr. President, I sug- interest.’’ important law was essential to the sta- gest the absence of a quorum. bility of our economy—right up to the Ken Starr was similarly enthusiastic The PRESIDING OFFICER. The in his endorsement, saying: moment when my Republican friends clerk will call the roll. repealed it—a little more than a decade Chris has a particularly keen and nuanced The assistant legislative clerk pro- ago. sense of what the founding generation was ceeded to call the roll. In 1999, the Republican Congress de- seeking brilliantly to achieve: balanced gov- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask cided there was no longer a need to ernment. From both practical experience unanimous consent that the order for and engaged scholarship, he understands keep commercial and investment the quorum call be rescinded. banks separate, so they passed a bill deeply the appropriate role of the coordinate The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. branches. that rolled back key portions of the KAUFMAN). Without objection, it is so Glass-Steagall Act. Unfortunately, Before I conclude, I would like to ordered. President Clinton signed it into law, give my colleagues a little better sense Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask and with the stroke of a pen, the walls of Chris Schroeder outside of his pro- unanimous consent to speak as in between commercial banks and invest- fessional life because I think his model morning business. character is something we should all The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment banks were torn down. Almost overnight, commercial insti- bear in mind as we consider his nomi- objection, it is so ordered. tutions started to move into this fresh nation. FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM Chris has deep roots in the Durham, territory. They started to underwrite Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, in early CDOs and mortgage-backed securities. NC, community. He and his wife Kate 1933, just after Franklin Roosevelt was have been members of the Pilgrim Then they began to trade them. Com- sworn in as President, the Great De- mercial lenders even created new in- United Church of Christ for 30 years. pression was at its worst. The Amer- This is the church in which Kate and vestment vehicles, which bought these ican economy had been shaken to its very same securities. Without the Chris have raised their three children, core. Financial institutions had closed, Glass-Steagall Act, it was a free-for- and it has been an important part of people’s life savings had evaporated, all. their family life. Chris has been a and no one knew where to turn. That is As soon as the regulations were remember of every elected board or com- when the unthinkable happened: Much moved, big banks swooped in without mittee of his church. He has been the of the American commercial banking regard to responsible lending practices. chairman of the fellowship committee system collapsed. Conflicts of interest sprang up every- several times—a job he cherishes be- President Roosevelt and his col- where. Fraud was allegedly committed cause of the simple pleasures that leagues in the House and Senate sprang by some of our largest and most re- come from providing good meals and into action. Congressman Henry spected institutions. Then, 2 years ago, hospitality at church events of every Steagall and Senator Carter Glass, our economy went into a massive description. Chris has also taught Sun- both Democrats, worked with the downward spiral—a great recession day school for over 20 years at Pilgrim, President to write sweeping reform leg- from which we are still trying to re- most often a Bible study class. islation. They set out to get the econ- cover. Chris has also been a member of the omy back on the road to recovery. The The repeal of Glass-Steagall cer- board of directors of the Meals on resulting law—known as the Glass- tainly did not cause this financial cri- Wheels program in Durham which sup- Steagall Act of 1934—helped to lay the sis on its own. But many believe it was plies lunches to elderly and shut-in foundation for sensible bank regulation a contributing factor, and unless we members of the Durham community. in this country. It would come to de- can take action to close this regu- Besides having served in a leadership fine America’s financial landscape in latory gap, the absence of Glass- position for Meals on Wheels, Chris and the decades that followed the Depres- Steagall could expose our economy to colleagues from the Duke University sion. major systemic risk in the future. faculty drive one of the Meals on Mr. President, it is in this spirit that So, today, as the Senate stands on Wheels routes every Friday. They have I ask my colleagues to join me today in the verge of considering major finan- been doing this for more than 20 years. supporting major financial reform and cial reform, I would urge my colleagues Chris and his children have also been making sure that the Volcker rule is to reinstate some of these protections. active in the CROP Walk, an annual included in our financial legislation. If We must prevent big banks from engag- event in Durham and many other cities we pass the bill that has been intro- ing in these irresponsible practices around the country that raises funds duced by Senator DODD, we can help ever again. That is why I am proud to for local as well as international food prevent another economic crisis and re- support the Volcker rule, which my programs. Chris is proud of the fact instate some of the basic protections friend, Senator DODD, has included in that Pilgrim United Church of Christ is included in Glass-Steagall. his financial reform bill.

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As a key part of Senator for Professor Schroeder’s nomination great maturity and judgment, and his ability DODD’s bill, the Volcker rule will essen- from Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., former to work in a constructive and purposeful way tially serve as a modernized version of White House Counsel to President Ron- with others, have impressed both his col- the Glass-Steagall Act. ald Reagan; Ken Starr, former Solic- leagues and our clients. It would stop short of reinstating the itor General under former President Chris Schroeder’s experience as counsel to old law of 1933, but it would help to George H.W. Bush; 11 former high- our firm adds yet another dimension to his prevent fraud, discourage conflicts of ranking officials at the Justice Depart- qualifications for office, making Chris one of the rare individuals who has excelled in aca- interest, and keep large banks from en- ment; and Dean David F. Levi of Duke demic law, in public service to both the leg- gaging in reckless behavior. It would Law School, where Professor Schroeder islative and executive branches of the na- also allow us to help regulate mergers has taught for many years. tional government, and in private practice. among our biggest banks so we can pre- Madam President, I ask unanimous This diversity of experience and perspective vent the market from becoming too consent to have those letters printed in will serve the Justice Department and the concentrated or incurring systemic the RECORD. country well if Chris is confirmed as head of risk. There being no objection, the mate- the Office of Legal Policy. Mr. President, I believe each of these rial was ordered to be printed in the From my time as White House Counsel to President Reagan until now, I know how im- RECORD, as follows: key components is a necessary part of portant it is to have senior Justice Depart- any financial reform bill. That is why I LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR THE NOMINATION OF ment office holders who not only are first- am proud to join Senator DODD, as well CHRISTOPHER SCHROEDER TO BE ASSISTANT rate lawyers, but also have the requisite ma- as President Obama, in supporting the ATTORNEY GENERAL, OFFICE OF LEGAL POL- turity, experience and confidence to work Volcker rule. Colleagues, let’s learn ICY constructively across institutional, interest from the events of history. Let’s im- (As of April 21, 2009) group and party lines to advance the public pose fair and reasonable regulations so CURRENT AND FORMER PUBLIC OFFICIALS interest. I believe that Chris Schroeder will a handful of banks would not be able to Arthur B. Culvahouse, Jr., Former White be one of those leaders. I am pleased to endorse his nomination. undermine the American economy with House Counsel to President Reagan, 1987– 1989. Yours very truly, a few foolish decisions. Let’s pass a fi- Joint letter from former Department of ARTHUR B. CULVAHOUSE, Jr., nancial reform bill that includes the Justice Officials [Eleanor D. Acheson, former Chair. Volcker rule. Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I Policy Development; Walter E. Dellinger III, JUNE 23, 2009. suggest the absence of a quorum. former Assistant Attorney General for the Re Nomination of Christopher Schroeder to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Office of legal counsel, former Acting Solic- serve as Assistant Attorney General. clerk will call the roll. itor General; Jamie S. Gorelick, former Dep- U.S. SENATE, The assistant legislative clerk pro- uty Attorney General; Randolph D. Moss, Committee on the Judiciary, ceeded to call the roll. former Assistant Attorney General for the Washington, DC. Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ask Office of Legal Counsel; Beth Nolan, former DEAR CHAIRMAN LEAHY, RANKING MEMBER Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the unanimous consent that the order for SESSIONS, AND MEMBERS OF THE SENATE JUDI- Office of Legal Counsel; H. Jefferson Powell, CIARY COMMITTEE: We are all former Depart- the quorum call be rescinded. former Deputy Assistant Attorney General ment of Justice officials who worked closely The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. for the Office of Legal Counsel, former Prin- with Chris Schroeder when he served as a BURRIS). Without objection, it is so or- cipal Deputy Solicitor General; Teresa Wynn Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and dered. Rosenborough, former Deputy Assistant At- later Acting Assistant Attorney General, in (The remarks of Mr. FEINGOLD and torney General for the Office of Legal Coun- the Office of Legal Counsel in the 1990s. Mr. LEAHY are printed in today’s sel; Lois J. Schiffer, former Assistant Attor- Many of us have also known and worked with RECORD under ‘‘Morning Business.’’) ney General for the Environment and Nat- Chris in a variety of other settings. Based on Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, today ural Resources Division; Howard M. Shapiro, our broad range of experiences, we all offer former General Counsel, Federal Bureau of the Senate will finally confirm Pro- our enthusiastic support for Chris’ nomina- Investigation; Richard L. Shiffrin, former tion to serve as the Assistant Attorney Gen- fessor Chris Schroeder to lead the Of- Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the eral for the Office of Legal Policy. fice of Legal Policy at the Department Office of Legal Counsel; Seth P. Waxman, Chris brings together a broad range of tal- of Justice. I say ‘‘finally’’ because he former Solicitor General]. ents, experience and perspective that make was nominated by President Obama Kenneth Starr, Former Solicitor General, him an ideal candidate to lead the Office of nearly 11 months ago. Professor Duane and Kelly Roberts Dean and Professor Legal Policy. First, Chris is a superb lawyer. Schroeder was first nominated to this of Law. He is a distinguished scholar, with an exper- position on June 4, 2009. He appeared OTHER SUPPORTERS tise in public law and policy. He has taught before the Senate Judiciary Committee David F. Levi, Dean, Duke Law School. classes on constitutional and administrative law, on civil liberties and national security, last June. He was reported favorably O’MELVENY & MYERS LLP and on the Congress. As acting head of the last July, a year ago, without dissent Washington, DC, July 14, 2009. Office of Legal Counsel, he grappled with from both Republican and Democrat Hon. PATRICK J. LEAHY, some of the most difficult legal issues in the members on the committee. But then Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. executive branch and, in the course of doing he sat on the Executive Calendar for 5 Senate, Washington, DC. so, earned the broad respect of others months, blocked by mysterious holds Hon. JEFF SESSIONS, throughout the government. from the Republican side. Then, as the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on the Chris would also bring to the job extensive last session drew to a close, Republican Judiciary, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. knowledge of the workings of the Depart- ment of Justice, and a deep respect for the Senators objected to carrying over Pro- DEAR CHAIRMAN LEAHY AND SENATOR SES- SIONS: I write to endorse the nomination of Department as an institution. Equally im- fessor Schroeder’s nomination into the Christopher H. Schroeder of North Carolina portantly, Chris has worked extensively with new session, so it had to be sent back to serve as Assistant Attorney General for other offices throughout the government, to the White House. The President had the Office of Legal Policy. and he has a clear understanding of the to renominate him. The President did I am sure the Committee on the Judiciary interagency process. As a result, Chris would that, to his credit. His nomination was is well aware of Chris Schroeder’s substan- know how to ensure that Department of Jus- reconsidered, reported favorably by the tial record of academic accomplishment as a tice policy judgments are fully informed by Judiciary Committee by a rollcall chaired professor at Duke Law School and of others in the executive branch. his distinguished public service with the De- Similarly, Chris also understands how the vote, with a majority of the Repub- partment of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legislative process works. He would be well licans voting for him. That was nearly and with the Senate Judiciary Committee. positioned to ensure that the Department’s three months ago. Perhaps less well known is Chris Schroeder’s policy judgments are consistent with the Professor Schroeder is a scholar and part-time private practice association with laws Congress enacts and that they are in- public servant who has served with dis- our law firm, O’Melveny & Myers, from Jan- formed by the judgment and experience of

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From both practical ex- Congress in developing policy initiatives. mulating effective public policy. perience and engaged scholarship, he under- Professor Schroeder possesses the intel- In addition, Chris would bring to the job stands, deeply, the appropriate role of the lect, skill, training, reliability, and disposi- the perspective of a lawyer who has engaged co-ordinate branches. tion to make him an effective and dynamic in the private practice of law. As a result, he In short, based on both his personal char- director of the Office of Legal Policy. He is would also understand how Department of acter and professional qualifications, I en- someone in whom the members of the Senate Justice policy might affect the legal profes- thusiastically recommend him to you for and the American people can be confident. sion, and he has the experience to under- confirmation to this very important role at He has distinguished himself in every en- stand the practical implications of those pol- the Justice Department. deavor that he has undertaken. I am certain icy decisions. Yours sincerely, that he will do so as the AAG for the Office Finally, and most importantly, Chris is a KENNETH W. STARR, of Legal Policy. I highly recommend him for balanced, fundamentally fair, and honest Duane and Kelly Rob- this position. person. He has excellent judgment and a erts Dean and Pro- Sincerely, compelling sense of what is right. All of us fessor of Law. DAVID F. LEVI. have worked with Chris, and we can all af- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, Chris firm that he is a colleague of the highest DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Schroeder is well known to many of us order. Durham, NC, June 19, 2009. In short, Chris would bring to the job the Hon. PATRICK J. LEAHY, in the Senate. He has served in a num- perfect mix of experience: he is a distin- U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, ber of positions, including chief coun- guished scholar; he has worked in the De- Washington, DC. sel for the Judiciary Committee when partment of Justice, for the Congress, and in Hon. JEFF SESSIONS, the chairman was then-Senator JOE private practice; and he has the integrity U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, BIDEN. He spent years in private prac- and judgment the job demands. For all of Washington, DC. tice and as a professor, including for these reasons, we believe that Chris is su- DEAR SENATOR LEAHY AND SENATOR SES- the last 10 years as director for the perbly well-qualified to serve as the Assist- SIONS: I am the Dean of Duke Law School. ant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Previously I was U.S. Attorney in the East- Program in Public Law at Duke Uni- Policy. ern District of California (1986–1990) and then versity Law School. He has also served Respectfully, a United States District Judge in the same in a number of high-ranking positions Eleanor D. Acheson (former Assistant district (1990–2007). I am writing in my per- at the Justice Department making him Attorney General for the Office for Pol- sonal capacity to endorse the nomination of extraordinarily well prepared for the icy Development), Walter E. Dellinger Christopher Schroeder to be Assistant Attor- position to which he has been nomi- III (former Assistant Attorney General ney General for the Office of Legal Policy. nated. In fact, in my nearly 36 years for the Office of Legal Counsel; former Professor Schroeder is currently a distin- Acting Solicitor General), Jamie S. guished member of the Duke Law School fac- here, it is hard to think of somebody Gorelick (former Deputy Attorney ulty, and the Charles S. Murphy Professor of more well qualified. General), Randolph D. Moss (former Law. His scholarship is well recognized Look what he has done. He graduated Assistant Attorney General for the Of- across a range of subject areas, including from Princeton University, received his fice of Legal Counsel), Beth Nolan constitutional law, administrative, and envi- master of divinity from Yale Divinity (former Deputy Assistant Attorney ronmental law. He is the author of dozens of School before earning his law degree General for the Office of Legal Coun- articles and books in these fields, and has from the University of California at sel), H. Jefferson Powell (former Dep- the reputation of a fair, thoughtful teacher Berkeley Boalt Hall in 1974. There is no who respects all points of view. uty Assistant Attorney General for the question that he is well qualified to Office of Legal Counsel; former Prin- Professor Schroeder also directs Duke Law cipal Deputy Solicitor General), Teresa School’s Program in Public Law. This Pro- run the Office of Legal Policy. Wynn Roseborough (former Deputy As- gram in Public Law exposes law students to For somebody who is going to be con- sistant Attorney General for the Office the opportunities and value of public service firmed easily, it shouldn’t be necessary of Legal Counsel), Lois J. Schiffer as part of their professional careers, through for the majority leader to have to file (former Assistant Attorney General for speaker series, workshops, conferences and cloture in order to end the Republican the Environment and Natural Re- other programs. The Program engages topics filibuster. The Senate should be able to sources Division), Howard M. Shapiro that are newsworthy and often controversial, at least have an up-or-down vote on in order to provide students an informed (former General Counsel, Federal Bu- Professor Schroeder’s nomination. reau of Investigation), Richard L. basis for evaluating the public debate about Shiffrin (former Deputy Assistant At- them. I have participated in a number of What has this place come to when we torney General for the Office of Legal events sponsored by the Program and have have filibusters on routine nomina- Counsel), Seth P. Waxman (former So- been impressed both with the quality of Pro- tions such as this? licitor General). fessor Schroeder’s own contributions, and I remember, when I first came here, with the even-handedness of points of view probably the biggest nomination we SCHOOL OF LAW, that he consistently brings to the program- had before a heavily Democratic-con- PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY, ming. His leadership of this program dem- trolled Senate was a nomination by a Malibu, CA, June 22, 2009. onstrates, again, a balanced, fair-minded conservative Republican President, person who respects, and is respected by, Hon. PATRICK J. LEAHY, Gerald Ford, for the U.S. Supreme U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, people from many different backgrounds and Washington, DC. perspectives. Professor Schroeder is not an Court. President Ford nominated a Hon. JEFF SESSIONS, ideologue. well respected Republican from Chi- U.S. Senate, Russell Senate Office Building, Professor Schroeder also has considerable cago seen as a conservative; John Paul Washington, DC. government experience both in the Depart- Stevens. We took that nomination ment of Justice and in the United States DEAR SENATOR LEAHY AND SENATOR SES- from the Republican President 21⁄2 SIONS: It is my privilege to endorse, and Senate. In the Department of Justice, he has weeks after that nomination arrived served in the Office of Legal Counsel, includ- heartily so, the nomination of Christopher here. We all voted for John Paul Ste- Schroeder to be Assistant Attorney General ing as its Acting Assistant Attorney Gen- for the Office of Legal Policy. Having known eral. Through that experience he has gained vens to be confirmed for the Supreme Chris for many years, I know him not only to knowledge of the organization and operation Court, including myself. In fact, I am be a distinguished professor at my beloved of the Department, as well as of many of the one of only three Senators still here alma mater, but—as befits his fine reputa- policy issues that regularly face the Depart- who voted, with Senator INOUYE and tion—I also know him to be a thoughtful and ment of Justice. His prior work at Justice Senator BYRD being the other two. measured person. He has sound judgment. In- provides valuable preparation for the leader- What have we come to when we have deed, Chris is quite well known, and again ship position to which he has been nomi- a nominee who is as extraordinarily rightly so, for his balanced, careful writing. nated. In the United States Senate, he has well qualified as Professor Schroeder, Equally relevant, Chris served with great served as Chief Counsel to the Senate Judici- distinction in the Department of Justice in ary Committee and in several other capac- who is going to be confirmed, but he the highly important Office of Legal Coun- ities as well. I know from my conversations has to get past a Republican filibuster. sel. He has thus been fully engaged in fash- with him that he appreciates the responsibil- The 11 months it has taken us to con- ioning the advice and counsel that is ities of the Senate and the Congress, and sider this nomination is a far cry, inci- foundational to our system of the rule of possesses a genuine respect for the role of dentally, from the way the Democrats

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The 3 tory, structure, and purpose, as well as judi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without nominees of that office who succeeded cial precedent . . . [A] fundamental quali- objection, it is so ordered. The Senator Mr. Dinh—Daniel Bryant, Rachel fication for anyone being considered for a ju- from Florida is recognized. Brand, and Elisabeth Cook—were each dicial appointment is that he or she under- FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM confirmed by a voice vote in a far stand the Constitution has binding force Mr. LEMIEUX. Madam President, I that must be applied faithfully in cases that shorter time than Professor Schroe- come to the floor of the Senate today come before any court, independent of his or to talk about the issue of financial reg- der’s nomination has been pending. her own policy or preferences. None of these nominations were re- ulatory reform, an issue that is con- So, again, I thank Senator KAUFMAN. turned to the President without expla- suming the good efforts and time of He is one of the most valued members nation. None of them required cloture many of our colleagues in the Senate. of the Judiciary Committee and some- to be filed before being considered. It is an issue that is very important to body I am going to miss sorely when he What is going on when a Republican the future economic health and viabil- retires this year. I thank him for his President is treated with fairness but a ity of this country. dogged efforts in support of Professor Democratic President, President As we go about our lives, even in this Schroeder’s nomination and for his as- Obama, is treated this way? It makes difficult economy, I think it is easy to sistance in managing the debate so me think of what one of the leaders of forget how bad things were just a cou- well today. the Republican Party said last year: I ple of years ago, how bad things were want this President to fail. If you have I congratulate Professor Schroeder in the fall of 2008. It is important for us an objection to a nomination, vote and his family on his confirmation. I to remember the situation that we against it, but none of us should want have every confidence he will be an ef- were put in, where our stock market the President of the United States to fective and devoted public servant. fell precipitously, where our financial fail because if the President fails, I might note—I see the distinguished institutions were on the verge of col- America fails and we all suffer, Repub- Senator from North Carolina, who is lapse, where the Congress was forced to licans and Democrats alike. We have to presiding over the Senate today. step in to give billions of dollars of tax- get out of this mindset that if Presi- Among the 25 judicial nominees stalled payer money to save the financial institutions, to avoid what was perceived dent Obama is for something, every- before a final Senate vote, there were at the time to be a situation as dire as body has to find ways to block it. two courts of appeal nominees for that which happened in the late 1920s I agree with Senator FRANKEN’s ob- North Carolina. I know the distin- servation on the Senate floor earlier guished Presiding Officer took a to- when the Great Depression started. It is important for us to remember this week concerning the Schroeder tally nonpartisan attitude toward rec- that terrible, challenging time as we nomination. He remarked that perhaps ommending these judges and has evaluate what we should do now to pre- Republicans were blocking this nomi- worked extraordinarily hard, and I vent that time from happening again. nation because Professor Schroeder has hope Judge Wynn and Judge Diaz will We should be looking back to the been nominated to lead the office that soon be allowed by Senate Republicans causes of that crisis in order to figure vets potential judicial nominees. Well, to be considered and voted on. They are supported by both the distinguished out the solutions we should impose he is right, as is Senator KAUFMAN, today. who has spoken so eloquently on behalf Presiding Officer, Senator HAGAN, and the other distinguished Senator from There has been good work done of Professor Schroeder today. among Members of both sides of the To deflect criticism for Republican North Carolina, Senator BURR. So they aisle. Senators DODD, SHELBY, CORKER, delays and obstruction of judicial are supported by a Democrat and a Re- publican. and others on the Banking and Finance nominations that have left 25 judicial Committee have been working over- nominations languishing on the Execu- Incidentally, Judge Wynn was reported out of the committee 18 to 1. time to come forward with a piece of tive Calendar, Senate Republicans have legislation that will help put us in a tried to place the blame on the admin- Most of us would love to win elections by that kind of a margin. Judge Diaz situation where we will no longer have istration for sending too few nominees companies too big to fail which could was reported unanimously 3 months to the Senate. But these same Repub- have us going back to the American ago. licans have held up Professor Schroe- taxpayer to bail out Wall Street to So let’s stop this unprecedented kind der’s nomination to lead the division of save our financial institutions. We of stalling and clear these 25 judicial the Justice Department involved with should never be put in that position nominees. reviewing and preparing judicial nomi- again, so I commend the work that is nations for nearly a year. In other I see nobody else seeking recognition. being done. I am hopeful we will have a words, they stopped the person who is Madam President, I ask unanimous bipartisan product. supposed to do the initial review on ju- consent that at 2:15 p.m. today, the There are pieces of this legislation as dicial nominations and then said: Oh, Senate proceed to vote on confirmation it is currently constructed which give my goodness, President Obama is not of the nomination of Christopher me concern; that they would cause a sending up enough nominations. Come Schroeder, with the time until then bailout to again be a situation that the on. Come on. This is like a burglar say- equally divided and controlled as pre- Congress has to address gives me great ing: I should be excused for burglar- viously ordered; further, that any concern. There is particular legislation izing this warehouse because you had other provisions of the previous order as part of this package which would set such nice things in the warehouse to with respect to the nomination remain up a fund of $50 billion with certain steal. It is your fault for having nice in effect. companies designated as too big to fail. things to steal. How can you blame me The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. I think that is a wrong strategy. I for stealing them? What they are say- HAGAN). Without objection, it is so or- think, therefore, we are guaranteeing ing is: It is President Obama’s fault for dered. future bailouts. We are saying to these not moving through judges who have to Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I companies: You are too big to fail. The be vetted by somebody we are blocking yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- Federal Government is giving you its from vetting them. sence of a quorum. stamp of approval. We will come in and I know the Department and the ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The rescue you with taxpayer dollars—or ministration would be grateful to have clerk will call the roll. shareholder dollars, for that case. Professor Schroeder help them prepare The legislative clerk proceeded to I think that creates the wrong incen- judicial nominations. He has shown call the roll. tive. I think it promotes risky behavior

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They didn’t have any supposed to work in this country is you surance in order to make it to the 20 skin in the game either. put together a venture to sell a product percent deposit requirement. That was So now we have the borrower with no or a service. If you succeed, you have a the way it was in this country. There skin in the game because they didn’t profit. If you fail, you go out of busi- was a time when you tried to obtain a have to put anything down on their ness. The failures of the American eco- mortgage where the bank was very house—they are basically renting. We nomic system are in many ways just as vested in you being able to pay because have the bank and mortgage broker important as the successes. they were holding the note. with no skin in the game because they Where would we be if technologies Sometime in the early 2000s, the don’t have to hold the mortgage on that proved to be failures were sub- process started whereby mortgage bro- their books. We have the financial sidized and preventing better tech- kers and banks could sell off your firms with no skin in the game because nologies from coming forward? That mortgage into the marketplace be- they are just trading these large doesn’t make any sense for consumers. cause we started to securitize mort- securitized instruments, and worse still It doesn’t make any sense for the gages, make mortgages trading instru- they create what they call synthetic American way of life. We need to make ments. When that happened and when agreements where you do not have to sure businesses can fail if they do not now the mortgage broker or the bank hold any of these mortgages yourself. You are just creating sort of a shadow succeed. that generates a fee from the writing of We have a system of bankruptcy in the mortgage of itself can take that trading instrument that trades off of this country that is admired around mortgage and send it off, sell it off to the same underlying mortgage when, in the world that, in an orderly way, somebody else, we created a bad incen- fact, it doesn’t hold them. It is like me betting that your house will burn down takes companies into its procedures tive. without me having an interest in your and either reorganizes them or The bad incentive was, I don’t care about the creditworthiness of the per- house. liquidates them. That should be the We created this long chain of people son to whom I am loaning the money way the process works. We do not want in the marketplace, from the borrower to continue to support bad businesses because I no longer have to hold the to the mortgage broker bank to the fi- with bad practices and bad ideas. We mortgage. So the creation of these in- nancial institution to the rating agen- want the good businesses to succeed, struments, these securitized instru- cy, who had no skin in the game on and we certainly do not want to create ments to trade mortgages created that these transactions. The sale of these a playing field where the businesses bad incentive, and all of a sudden mort- market-backed securities, and later that run the right way are at a dis- gages were being written to people who the credit default swaps which was the advantage. So I have problems with otherwise did not have the credit and insurance policies against them, cre- that portion of the bill. didn’t have the likelihood of repaying ated huge fees for the financial firms. There are other portions of the bill them. We did, for the first time in this his- with which I have trouble. Certainly, What did that do? Easier money tory, something we had never done be- we should not be in a situation of more meant prices became inflated. Most fore. We put the prime asset of most taxpayer bailouts or even shareholder folks in Florida and all around this Americans—their home—in play on bailouts. country did not look at the price of the Wall Street. Year after year the de- I wish to talk today about the causes home they were purchasing, they mand for these mortgages drove the ex- of the prior crisis and what this bill looked at their monthly payment. In- cess. More and more, poorer and poorer needs to do to make sure that crisis terest rates were extremely low, money mortgages went to feed the beast on does not happen again. If we go back to was easy to get, a downpayment was no Wall Street. At the end of the day, the 2007–2008, we can see in hindsight what longer a requirement. This helped the housing market couldn’t sustain itself, led to this financial meltdown. In a building business, the home construc- and when the mortgages started to fail, State such as mine, Florida, we have tion business to take off—more homes, when people started to not be able to been particularly impacted by the more mortgages. make their payments, when the in- meltdown that occurred because the The financial markets on Wall Street crease in property prices could not in- basis of this meltdown was residential found that putting together these crease any more because gravity af- property and the mortgages that went mortgage-backed securities, these fects everything after a while, the along with that property. large trading instruments with thou- whole system in 2007 and then 2008 In a State such as mine, in Florida, sands, tens of thousands of mortgages, began to fall apart, and we found out we have been very fortunate over the was very profitable for them. They that companies such as AIG were all past 30 years or so because as we have could trade these back and forth and entangled in buying and selling insur- had slowdowns in our real estate econ- they, too, could receive a commission ance products on these products; that omy—which is a main driver of the on the sale of these products. That they had huge exposures, that Wall economy in Florida, construction of made them money. Guess what. They Street banks had $5, $10, $15 billion or real estate—other parts of the market were not responsible if they went under more in exposure and some of the big- have been able to step in and succeed either. gest institutions that we know from when real estate construction fell In order for all of this to work, some- Wall Street failed—at first bought up back. Never before, until this most re- one had to vouch for the worthiness of by other companies and then ulti- cent crisis, was the financial market these large mortgage-backed securi- mately bailed out by you, the tax- wedded with the real estate market. ties, these trading instruments of payer. I go through this history and ex- Let’s look back at the circumstances mortgages. Wall Street looked, as it al- plain it in the best way I know how. It that occurred. Sometime during the ways has looked, to these rating agen- is a very complicated topic, because early 2000s, a process started whereby cies such as S&P, Moody’s, Fitch—and what we do in this reform bill has to banks and lending institutions would guess what. They came along and alleg- address the skin-in-the-game problem. give mortgages to people who did not edly looked at these products and So to my friends, Senator DODD, Sen- have the ability, in all honesty, to af- stamped them as being AAA, the high- ator SHELBY, Senator CORKER, Senator ford the home they were purchasing. est level of creditworthiness, very un- WARNER, and others, who are in the There was a type of loan in Florida, likely to have any problems with them midst of negotiating the bill that will and I am sure in other parts of the where the person who purchased some come to this floor, I have made three country, called the Ninja loan—no in- kind of instrument on them would not suggestions as to what we need to do to come, no job. Why would any lending get paid let alone lose their invest- make sure we do not replicate this institution give you a loan if you were ment. problem again.

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But for these today in the financial markets, and to- Street excesses, too many people lost rating agencies, this crisis probably morrow in all of the legislation we their homes, lost their wealth, lost would not have happened. But for pass. their retirement, lost their jobs. them, but for the imprimatur of their Americans, banks, consumers, in all This legislation today, coupled with AAA stamp, people would not have forms, whether we are buying health Senator DODD’s legislation coming out slept well at night buying a product care services or financial products, of Banking, was bipartisanly passed. It they did not understand. It is like Con- whether we are buying a home or trad- will move us in the right direction. It sumer Reports. Consumer Reports ing on Wall Street, we have to have was bipartisan but not a compromise of says, this is a great car. It is safe. You skin in the game, or we create bad in- Wall Street. When bipartisanship as a consumer do not understand the centives that harm our country. means bring Wall Street to the table to modern workings of a car with all of its With that, I conclude my remarks write the legislation, that is not what computer technology, but you buy Con- and suggest the absence of a quorum. the American people want. What bipar- sumer Reports, and you read it. It tells The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tisanship means is that our committee you this is the safest car in America, clerk will call the roll. writes strong language and Repub- so you feel safe putting your wife and The bill clerk proceeded to call the licans and Democrats, at least one Re- your kids in that car. roll. publican and Democrats, come to- But you did not know under this cir- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I ask unanimous gether. That is what we ought to do. cumstance that the very rating agen- consent that the order for the quorum That is the direction we should go. cies that were rating these products, call be rescinded. That is what responsible governing is one, were not doing any due diligence, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- all about. and, two, were being paid by the in- pore. Without objection, it is so or- I yield the floor and suggest the ab- vestment banks whose products they dered. sence of a quorum. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I were rating. That has got to change. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ask unanimous consent to speak for up Suggestion No. 2. In terms of residen- pore. The clerk will call the roll. to 5 minutes. tial mortgage underwriting, if a broker The bill clerk proceeded to call the The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- or bank is going to write some exotic- roll. type mortgage where there is little to pore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask nothing down, then they should be re- unanimous consent that the order for DERIVATIVES quired to maintain a portion of those the quorum call be rescinded. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I know the mortgages on their books. Let them The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Democrats are a bit shorter than that bear the risk. Do not let the bank shift pore. Without objection, it is so or- in time. If a Republican comes, I will it off so it can become securitized in dered. yield the floor more quickly if they the marketplace, entangle all of our fi- The question is, Will the Senate ad- ask. nancial institutions, and put us, the vise and consent to the nomination of I only have a couple of things I want taxpayer, at risk. If we make those Christopher H. Schroeder, of North to say. I just came earlier from the Ag- banks hold some of these nontradi- Carolina, to be an Assistant Attorney riculture Committee meeting where we tional mortgages, I guarantee you they General? will do a better job of making sure the passed legislation, bipartisanly, to regulate derivatives. It was a major step Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask people they are lending money to are for the yeas and nays. good creditworthy investments for in financial reform. The discussion was vigorous, the discussion was not con- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- them. pore. Is there a sufficient second? The third suggestion is this: The tentious, but there was a good bit of There is a sufficient second. issuers of securitization, including disagreement. But in the end, the com- The clerk will call the roll. these synthetic—which basically mittee voted bipartisanly for stronger The legislative clerk called the roll. means manufactured, not real— derivative legislation. It will provide collateralized debt obligations also financial stability by requiring banks Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the should be required to retain a substan- to put capital behind their trades. It Senator from West Virginia (Mr. BYRD) tial stake of the instruments they mar- will use transparency and account- is necessarily absent. ket. They have to have skin in the ability to prevent Wall Street banks Mr. KYL. The following Senators are game as well, so that if these instru- from taking advantage of their busi- necessarily absent: the Senator from ments fail, they are going to lose ness customers. It will reduce specula- Tennessee (Mr. ALEXANDER), the Sen- money. tion that fuels bubbles in markets such ator from Utah (Mr. BENNETT), and the We have got to understand, not only as natural gas and mortgages. Senator from Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS). in this discussion but throughout the We understand derivatives can be Further, if present and voting, the problems we address, the incentives we used responsibly by businesses to hedge Senator from Tennessee (Mr. ALEX- are creating. We cannot have a finan- commercial risk. But commercial busi- ANDER) would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ cial market system whereby there is no nesses make up a relatively small part The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- exposure to me in any part of the equa- of the derivatives business. It used to pore. Are there any other Senators in tion, because that is going to encour- make up a much larger part. A lot of the Chamber desiring to vote? age bad behavior. It is the same reason the synthetics, CDOs, and other deriva- The result was announced—yeas 72, why we got it wrong on health care re- tives have become way more common- nays 24, as follows: form. Because as long as we have third- place and, parenthetically but impor- [Rollcall Vote No. 121 Ex.] party payers, Medicare and Medicaid tantly, put us in the position that we YEAS—72 insurance companies, we, the con- are in as a nation in our economy. Akaka Cardin Franken sumers, have little interest in the cost I commend Senator LINCOLN for her Baucus Carper Gillibrand we are paying. Therefore, costs do not advocacy and leadership in voting out Bayh Casey Graham Begich Collins Grassley go down. a strong derivatives regulation. The Bennet Conrad Hagan It is the same brewing problem we reason this is so important is we know Bingaman Corker Harkin are going to have when a recent sta- what happened because of Wall Street Boxer Dodd Hatch tistic says that 47 percent of Ameri- excess. What happened is some home- Brown (MA) Dorgan Inouye Brown (OH) Durbin Johnson cans do not pay taxes. If 47 percent of owners in Bryan, OH, lost their homes. Burris Feingold Kaufman Americans do not pay taxes, do they We know that retirees in Ravenna, OH, Cantwell Feinstein Kerry

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Of the Lieberman Reid Voinovich tion of President Obama’s nominations 25 pending judicial nominations, 18 Lincoln Rockefeller Warner makes it unlikely that the Senate will were reported from the Senate Judici- Lugar Sanders Webb reach 50 such confirmations. Last year ary Committee without any Repub- McCaskill Schumer Whitehouse Menendez Sessions Wyden they allowed only 12 Federal circuit lican Senator voting against. I have and district court nominees to be con- been urging the Senate Republican NAYS—24 firmed, the lowest number in more leadership for months to allow votes on Barrasso Cornyn Isakson than 50 years. these noncontroversial nominations Bond Crapo McCain Brownback DeMint McConnell Today, thanks to the perseverance of and to enter into time agreements to Bunning Ensign Risch the majority leader and the Senators debate the others. We need to clear the Burr Enzi Roberts from Pennsylvania, we will consider backlog of nominations and move for- Chambliss Gregg Thune and I hope confirm the 19th of Presi- Coburn Hutchison Vitter ward. Cochran Inhofe Wicker dent Obama’s Federal circuit and dis- I am pleased that the Senate tomor- trict court nominees, Judge Thomas row will consider another judicial nom- NOT VOTING—4 Vanaskie. It has been more than 4 ination, that of Judge Denny Chin to Alexander Byrd months since Judge Thomas the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Bennett Johanns Vanaskie’s nomination to fill a judicial His nomination was reported by the The nomination was confirmed. emergency on the U.S. Court of Ap- Judiciary Committee unanimously, but The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- peals for the Third Circuit was reit has also been stalled from Senate pore. Under the previous order, a mo- ported favorably by the Judiciary Com- consideration for more than 4 months. tion to consider is considered made and mittee with strong bipartisan support. Senate Republicans should lift their se- laid upon the table. His nomination has the support of both cret holds and also allow votes on the The President will be immediately of his home State Senators, Senator remaining 23 judicial nominations cur- notified of the Senate’s action. SPECTER and Senator CASEY. He has rently pending final action by the Sen- f more than 15 years of Federal judicial ate. If we are allowed to act on the ju- experience having served as a district THOMAS I. VANASKIE TO BE dicial nominations reported favorably court judge in Pennsylvania since 1994. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE by the Senate Judiciary Committee The American Bar Association Stand- FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT but on which Senate Republicans are ing Committee on the Federal Judici- preventing Senate action, we will more The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- ary has unanimously rated him well than double the number of judicial pore. The clerk will report the next qualified to serve as a circuit judge on nominations confirmed by the Senate nomination. third circuit. His nomination is not this Congress, and bring the number of The legislative clerk read the nomi- controversial. Yet, it has taken months confirmations in line with the number nation of Thomas I. Vanaskie, of Penn- to get consent from the other side for we confirmed at this point during sylvania, to be United States Circuit an up-or-down vote on Judge President Bush’s first two years in of- Judge for the Third Circuit. Vanaskie’s nomination and that did fice. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- not occur until the majority leader was Judicial vacancies have skyrocketed pore. Under the previous order, there forced to file cloture to end the stall- to over 100, more than 40 of which have will be 3 hours of debate on this nomi- ing. Judge Vanaskie is one of the 25 ju- been designated ‘‘judicial emer- nation. Who yields time? dicial nominees still being stalled from gencies.’’ Caseloads and backlogs con- The Senator from Vermont. final Senate consideration. tinue to grow while vacancies are left Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the Sen- I appreciate the significant steps open longer and longer. On this date in ate just devoted more than 3 hours to taken by the majority leader to ad- President Bush’s first term, not only the nomination of Chris Schroeder. I dress the crisis created by Senate Re- had the Senate confirmed 45 Federal am glad that after many months the publican obstruction of the Senate’s district and circuit court judges but Senate has finally been allowed to act advice and consent responsibilities. there were just seven judicial nomina- on that nomination and gratified that Their refusal to promptly consider tions on the calendar. All seven were he received a bipartisan confirmation even the most noncontroversial nomi- confirmed within 9 days. By the end of vote. After months of delay no Repub- nations is a dramatic departure from this month, which is nine days from lican came to the Senate to speak in the Senate’s traditional practice of now, we should clear the backlog that opposition to the nomination in the 3 prompt and routine consideration of Republican obstruction has created and hours that Republicans insisted be set noncontroversial nominees. The major- vote on the judicial nominations aside to debate it. Senator KAUFMAN ity leader’s decision to file cloture was stalled on the Senate Executive Cal- spoke in favor; I spoke in favor. Not a an unfortunate but necessary step, re- endar. single opponent came to debate. That sulting from Senate Republicans’ re- By this date during President Bush’s wasted more of the Senate’s time when fusal month after month to join agree- first term, circuit court nominations we should be considering other mat- ments to consider, debate and vote on had waited less than a week, on aver- ters. We could be debating Wall Street this nomination. Those practices have age, before being voted on and con- reform, patent reform, or clearing the obstructed Senate action and led to the firmed. By contrast, currently stalled way for some of the other 100 Presi- backlog of almost 100 nominations by Senate Republicans are circuit dential nominations being stalled. We pending before the Senate, awaiting court nominees reported by the Judici- should have been. final action. These are all nominations ary Committee 5 months ago, in No- With respect to the President’s judi- favorably reported by the committees vember of last year. The seven circuit cial nominees, we are well behind the of jurisdiction. Most are nominations court nominees the Senate has been al- pace I set as chairman when the Senate that were reported without opposition lowed to consider so far have waited an was considering President Bush’s nomi- or with a small minority of negative average of 124 days after being reported nees during the second year of his Pres- votes. Regrettably, this has been an before being allowed to be considered idency. By this date in President ongoing Republican strategy and prac- and confirmed. Bush’s second year, the Senate, with a tice during President Obama’s Presi- Judge Vanaskie was born and raised Democratic majority, had moved ahead dency. in Shamokin, PA. He is one of seven to confirm 45 of his Federal circuit and The vote on the confirmation of children raised by two working par- district court judges. So far during Judge Vanaskie’s nomination is the ents. He graduated magna cum laude President Obama’s Presidency, Senate first vote on judicial nominations that from Lycoming College in 1975 and cum

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Rehnquist to the Information Tech- the United States District Court for Finally, we have not one but two nology Committee of the Judicial Con- the Middle District of Pennsylvania. qualified and bipartisan choices to ference of the United States, where he Prior to joining the Federal bench, serve North Carolina and our country served as chairman for 3 years. He also Judge Vanaskie spent 14 years in pri- on the Fourth Circuit. I am hopeful participated in several working groups vate practice. that we are close to confirming these at the Administrative Office of the U.S. In 1994, Judge Vanaskie was con- two outstanding nominees for the Courts, most recently on the Future of firmed by voice vote to serve as a Fourth Circuit. I will continue working District CM/ECF Working Group, United States District Court Judge for with my colleagues to ensure they are tasked with determining the design the Middle District of Pennsylvania. confirmed as swiftly as possible. and development of the next genera- He served as the Chief Judge of the I yield the floor. tion of the Federal judiciary’s elec- Middle District from 1999 to 2006, and The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- tronic case filing program. has sat by designation with the Third pore. The Senator from Pennsylvania Finally, he is an adjunct professor at Circuit Court of Appeals on several oc- is recognized. Dickinson School of Law and has been casions. He has also served as cochair Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise active in civic and charitable endeav- of the Third Circuit Library Resources today to speak about the nomination ors in northeastern Pennsylvania. Like Task Force and as a member of the we are considering in the next few me, he is a northeastern Pennsylvania Board of Directors of the Federal hours, which is the nomination of native and resident. Judges Association. He is presently the Judge Thomas I. Vanaskie. Just a few accolades about his serv- chair of the Third Circuit Judicial I can’t tell you how proud I am to ice from a wide variety of people. We Council’s Information Technology talk about his nomination. I have could read a number of these. I will Committee. His work in the area of known him for a long time. I think it highlight a few: Lawyers who have ap- technology in the courtroom has won goes without saying that—and I join a peared before Judge Vanaskie have ex- him widespread admiration and appre- lot of people who have spoken about pressed tremendous respect for his in- ciation. him already and know him—I strongly tellectual rigor and the disciplined at- I congratulate Judge Vanaskie and support his nomination and confirma- tention he brings to the matters before his family on what I expect will be tion for a seat on the United States him. strong bipartisan vote in favor of his Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. One attorney, who tried over a dozen cases before Judge Vanaskie, has de- confirmation to serve on the Third Cir- Tom Vanaskie is a legal scholar, he is scribed him as ‘‘objective, fair, analyt- cuit. It is long overdue. fair minded, and he has unquestioned ical, dispassionate, extraordinarily The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- integrity and ability. He is an experi- careful, and very respectful of appel- pore. The Senator from North Carolina. enced Federal judge since his appoint- late authority.’’ This same lawyer, the NOMINEES JIM WYNN AND AL DIAZ ment in 1994. On top of all that, he is a same practitioner, said he had not al- Mrs. HAGAN. Mr. President, there decent, compassionate man. are two judicial nominees on the cal- The Standing Committee on the Fed- ways agreed with Judge Vanaskie’s de- endar from North Carolina who I be- eral Judiciary of the American Bar As- cisions, but he always felt his rulings lieve would be confirmed by this body sociation has unanimously rated Judge reflected what the judge considered to overwhelmingly. Judges Jim Wynn and Vanaskie well qualified to serve as a be the most appropriate result and the Al Diaz, nominees for the Fourth Cir- judge on the United States Court of result that he was obligated to impose cuit Court of Appeals, were both ap- Appeals for the Third Circuit. under the law. A U.S. district court judge, William proved by the Senate Judiciary Com- Judge Vanaskie’s biography high- J. Nealon, for whom he clerked, de- mittee in January. Judge Diaz had the lights both his scholarly and profes- scribed him as follows: vote of every single member of the sional accomplishments and the highest esteem in which he is held by his Superbly qualified. He’s outstanding, he’s committee, and just one Senator op- brilliant, he’s objective, and he’s tireless. posed Judge Wynn. colleagues in the legal profession. He The reality of this situation, though, graduated magna cum laude from Judge Vanaskie recognizes that for is that North Carolina has been wait- Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA, many citizens, his decisions will be the ing for one of these judges since 1994. where he was also an honorable men- final word on their claims before the That is 1994. Since then, there has been tion all-American football player, a court. He treats people with respect only one judge from North Carolina on first-team academic all-American, and and honors their right to be heard. His the 15-judge panel of the Fourth Cir- he was the college’s outstanding male deep understanding of and respect for cuit Court of Appeals, even though student athlete, and the recipient of the rule of law will serve him well in North Carolina is the largest and fast- the highest award given to a grad- ruling on cases and authoring opinions est growing of the five States in the uating student. that will be influential in the Third Fourth Circuit. Partisan bickering has Then he went to Dickinson School of Circuit Court of Appeals and beyond. For all these reasons and many oth- continually blocked qualified North Law in Pennsylvania, from which he ers, I am proud to stand in support of Carolinians from confirmation since graduated cum laude in 1978, where Judge Vanaskie and urge his confirma- the court’s establishment back in 1891. Judge Vanaskie served as an editor of But in consultation with both me and tion today. the law review and received the M. With that, I ask unanimous consent Senator BURR, the President has ap- Vashti Burr award, a scholarship given that all quorum calls during the con- pointed two highly qualified, experi- by the faculty to the student deemed trolled time on the Vanaskie nomina- enced, and fairminded North Carolina ‘‘most deserving.’’ tion be equally divided. judges: Al Diaz and Jim Wynn. Judge After graduating from law school, The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Diaz, of Charlotte, a Business Court Judge Vanaskie served as a law clerk pore. Is there objection? judge, handles extremely complex busi- for Judge William J. Nealon, chief Without objection, it is so ordered. ness cases. Before that, he was a State judge at the time of the U.S. District Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I suggest superior court judge. Judge Wynn, of Court for the Middle District of Penn- the absence of a quorum. Cary, is a 19-year veteran of the North sylvania. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Carolina Court of Appeals and formerly Judge Vanaskie practiced law for two pore. The clerk will call the roll. served on the North Carolina Supreme highly regarded Pennsylvania law The assistant bill clerk proceeded to Court. The American Bar Association firms before his appointment to the call the roll. has given them both its highest pos- United States District Court for the Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask sible rating. They both have served our Middle District of Pennsylvania in 1994. unanimous consent that the order for country in the military. They have the He became the Middle District’s chief the quorum call be rescinded.

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Without objection, it is so or- Americans to make a handful of people markup. We had that markup session dered. very rich. today on the Wall Street Transparency FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM Make no mistake about it, the and Accountability Act of 2010. Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I rise megabanks profited tremendously from I applaud our chairwoman, Senator today to talk about a major issue that this new model. Over the last 30 years, LINCOLN, for her work on putting forth will be before the Senate very shortly, profits and compensation in the bank- a bill that cracks down on the reckless and which we have spent some time on ing industry have skyrocketed. From activities of Wall Street. I also com- in the Agriculture, Nutrition and For- 1948 to 1979, the average compensation mend her and other members of the estry Committee over many weeks and in the banking sector was more or less committee for reporting it out of com- days, but most recently today in a the same as any other job in the pri- mittee so we can incorporate it into markup. I will talk about that in a vate sector. Today, bankers earn, on the Banking Committee bill we will be couple moments. average, two times what other private considering on the floor soon. It is time that the Senate, in the sector employees take home. The Wall Street Transparency and next couple of days and weeks, focuses Simply stated, American families Accountability Act of 2010 will add on passing comprehensive reform and small businesses are no longer the those two important words to our fi- measures that will put an end to Wall customer in this broken system. In- nancial system, both transparency and Street’s reckless endangerment of our stead, these institutions function to accountability. In particular, it will economic system. For too long—in make wealth for themselves and their impose it on the derivatives market, fact, for many years now—we have al- stockholders. No. 1, by requiring that derivative lowed this system to be in place, where A clear example of this can be found transactions—most of them—be cleared high-risk deals were cut on Wall in recent news stories detailing the through a central clearinghouse; sec- Street. Some people made a lot of record profits of these megabanks— ond, require real-time reporting, simi- money, but our economy went into the record profits in a time of historically lar to a stock exchange, of the trans- ditch because of it. high unemployment and a bad econ- actions that parties are entering into. It wasn’t always like that. For dec- omy. These profits were not made Besides a more transparent market, ades following the Great Depression, through savvy lending to their cus- the most important provision in this we enjoyed a financial system that tomers. In fact, in the case of bill is the requirement that commer- worked—worked for American families JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Bank cial banks that have FDIC-insured ac- and small businesses. It is pretty sim- of America—three of our largest counts can no longer trade on the de- ple when you think about it, and it has megabanks—they have cut lending rivatives market. This provision will been successful at the same time. through a key Small Business Adminis- force commercial banks to refocus on Local banks, operating in communities tration lending program by between 85 what should be their No. 1 priority— across the Nation, took deposits and and 90 percent from 1 year to the next. the customer—instead of just profits made loans for homes, cars, or busi- These multibillion dollar profits have and their own stockholders. nesses. People knew their bankers and been made through high-risk trading Our current financial system is bro- their bankers knew them. Each party operations with money deposited by ken and no longer works for families was invested in the success of the families and businesses. The banks are and small businesses. When I travel other. During this time, our economy expecting people in our communities to across the Commonwealth of Pennsyl- thrived. It experienced prolonged shoulder all of the risk, while getting vania, I often hear about the financial growth and innovation. These benefits none of the upside. difficulties people are experiencing. We were felt across the board by people Something has to give in this situa- have close to record-high unemploy- across our economy and our country. tion. These megabanks, these big comment, 582,000 people out of work. A lot Let’s contrast that period of growth panies, are entitled to make profits, of people lost their jobs or their homes and shared prosperity with what has but we will no longer allow them to or both, and, in so many ways, their happened in the last few years, and continue to use the federally insured hopes and their dreams. Then they read even over the last 30 years. This most deposits of working people as capital in the paper every day it seems about recent period can be characterized by for their money-making schemes. We record profits of these big megabanks. the massive growth of the financial need commonsense rules that separate They think: What about me and my sector. conventional commercial banking op- family? Why can’t I get a loan? They In 1978, commercial banks held $1.2 erations from high-risk financial gam- will ask people like me: Why is the in- trillion in assets, equivalent to 53 per- bles. terest rate being raised on my credit cent of gross domestic product. By the In no area is this need for reform card? Questions such as these have per- end of 2007, that same measurement, more apparent than in the so-called de- sisted for so long now. Did we not bail what commercial banks held in assets, rivatives market. A derivative is a out these megabanks on Wall Street al- had grown to $11.8 trillion or 84 percent high-risk bet that the value of another ready so they can continue to lend of gross domestic product. So the per- financial instrument, or commodity, or money to people like me or their cus- centage went from 53 to 84, and the other product will go up or down. It is tomers? Those are the questions I get. number went from $1.2 trillion to $11.8 a bet. For years, Wall Street fought The answers to each of these ques- trillion in assets. Unlike the preceding and won the battle to keep derivatives tions are the same. These institutions period, this growth was not spread unregulated. In this highly unregulated have failed the American people. It is across the real economy to households market, Wall Street could place bets that simple. By extension, they have and businesses. Instead, it was explic- on bets, without backing them up. helped to collapse our economy. Thank itly shifted away from families and Therefore, when the underlying weak- goodness we are starting to turn, see- communities and concentrated on Wall ness of assets became apparent, the de- ing some job growth in our economy. Street. rivatives market went bust—along But we need financial institutions that The impact of this concentration has with it, the Wall Street banks playing focus on the needs of our families and been acute. People used to rely on local in the market, causing the need for the our small businesses once again. institutions, but they now face a finan- massive bailout of these institutions. Senator LINCOLN’s bill is a step in the cial service marketplace dominated by To prevent another catastrophe, we right direction. We are not there yet. a few banks with retail outposts sprin- need a strong regulation of the deriva- With that bill and with the work we kled across the country. tives market. Today, the Senate com- will do on the Banking Committee bill,

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I think we businesses and also to strengthen our people just trying to build a nest egg made the right call in doing it, as dif- economy. for their families, invest in their fu- ficult as it was. But at the end of all Mr. President, I yield the floor and tures, maybe take a loan out to buy an that, major executives in these compa- suggest the absence of a quorum. automobile, a home, send a child to nies then rewarded themselves as the The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. college because that child has done ev- head of these institutions because we— MERKLEY). The clerk will call the roll. erything they have asked them to do mostly the taxpayers, by the way— The assistant legislative clerk pro- over the years and now wants to go on came up with the resources to make it ceeded to call the roll. to that educational opportunity and possible for those institutions to sur- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I ask unan- needs the resources to do so. vive. imous consent that the order for the The stories are myriad. There are So the American people are angry quorum call be rescinded. many. The demands are obviously and with good reason. But they are also The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without clear. Unfortunately, as we know and wondering: Who is looking out for us? objection, it is so ordered. many Americans found out the hard Whose job is it to make sure this FINANCIAL REGULATORY REFORM way over the last few years, our cur- doesn’t happen again? While our cur- Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I wish to rent financial system leaves consumers rent system pays lip service to con- take a few minutes this afternoon, if I too often vulnerable to being deceived sumer protection, those responsibil- may, to discuss further the efforts in into purchasing risky products, if not ities are divided among some seven dif- financial regulatory reform. outright ripped off by greedy Wall ferent regulators for whom consumer I would be remiss if I did not note the Street firms and others. After all, at protection is just an afterthought, in contribution of the Presiding Officer to the heart of the financial crisis that too many cases, to their primary safe- this effort. I thank him personally once has cost our Nation so dearly were the ty and soundness missions that they again. He is a member of the Banking subprime mortgages sold by unscrupu- are responsible for as well. The result Committee and has expressed strong lous lenders to Americans who did not is, regulators put the interests of interest in this legislation and various understand their terms and who never, banks and large financial institutions, parts of it, and I thank him for it. ever could have afforded them, and the in too many cases, before the interests Today I wish to talk about aspects of lenders knew it. They knew going into of the consumers who rely on those in- the bill. I have been talking about this it. Yet they lured them into those ar- stitutions for their long-term economic bill on the floor over the last several rangements, with great damage done to security. days, issues such as too big to fail, individuals and to the economy as a If this sounds like a recipe for fail- which we aggressively address in our whole. ure, that is because it is. Assistant legislation. I talked about the efforts Wall Street’s unquenchable thirst for Secretary of the Treasury Michael Barr that have been made to try to forge a profits and utter disregard for ordinary testified before our Banking Com- comprehensive bill, a strong bill. We consumers led to a pattern of greed and mittee not long ago, and he said: have involved, we have invited vir- recklessness that darn near led to cre- Today’s consumer protection regime just tually everyone interested to partici- ating a complete collapse of our finan- experienced massive failure. It could not pate in the product. I am proud to say cial markets and our economy. Mil- stem a plague of abusive and unaffordable mortgages and exploitative credit cards de- many did offer their ideas and thoughts lions of Americans lost their jobs, spite clear warning signs. It cost millions of as we tried to develop a proposal that around 8.5 million. Seven million responsible consumers their homes, their was not only strong and broad based homes have gone into foreclosure, savings, and their dignity. And it contrib- but attracted, again, a strong group of many lost forever. Retirement earn- uted to the near collapse of our financial sys- our colleagues, both Democrats and ings, as I have said over and over, evap- tem. We did not have just a financial crisis, Republicans, to this effort. orated in some cases almost instanta- we had a consumer crisis. Over the days, we have spent a lot of neously as a result of the collapse of That massive failure could happen time discussing the impact of Wall our economy. Maybe more important again. Today, we are in no different po- Street reform on large financial firms, than all of that—as hard as it is if you sition than we were in 2007, 2008, and big banks, investment banks, lost your home, your job, your health 2009. Nothing has changed. Yet we are nonbanks, corporate executives, Fed- care—is they lost their faith and sense on the brink of creating change that eral regulators, and other power play- of optimism and confidence in our fi- could make a difference in this very ers in the financial sector—that has nancial system in this country, that area. So today those massive failures been the subject of a great deal of at- loss of confidence, that loss of opti- are still lurking out there, and the tention—and the complicated subject mism, that loss of belief that while you same consumers who lost their homes, matters of derivatives—how they work, may make a bad bet on a stock, the lost their jobs, lost their retirement, how they apply—shadow economies, system was sound and fair. It would lost their health care are in no dif- black pools, systemic risk—all this treat you fairly, and you were not ferent position should another crisis language and discussion that some- going to get hurt because we had a happen tonight or tomorrow. It is ex- times can leave the average citizen good system in place. That confidence, actly the same system, exactly the feeling as though we are talking in a that faith has been lost. That may be same structure, exactly the same so- foreign language about these matters. more important than everything else I called regulators out there charged The question they ask is: How does have mentioned in terms of the future with protecting consumers from the this affect me? I am glad you are going strength of our economy and our coun- kinds of problems that led us to the to try to clean this up, but what is hap- try. difficulties we are in today. Again, the pening with all of this that has some To add insult to injury, those same financial products and practices being positive impact on my life as a tax- Americans then saw those same firms devised on Wall Street, even as we payer, as a working American? I would collecting billion-dollar bailouts at the speak, will make it even more difficult like to know what is being done to see expense of the taxpayer—and paying in many ways. Are they safe? Are they to it that my interests are going to be million-dollar bonuses to the same ex- exploitative? We have no idea, and nei- considered as you are trying to resolve ecutives whose bad decisions put us in ther do the American people because all of these larger questions that some- the mess in the first place and who no one is looking out for them at this how seem very distant to my concerns would have been out of a job had the juncture. every day. bailout not occurred. Our legislation answers the question Today I wish to take a few minutes The bailout allowed those financial of who is looking out for ordinary to talk about the impact of this legis- institutions to survive and their ex- Americans when they interact with our

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This new bureau will not in which literally millions of our fellow this legislation. have any job more important than citizens were overcharged or outright These rules we have crafted apply helping American consumers make ripped off by these banks—there were only to firms engaged in offering con- smart financial decisions—because pro- just nine formal enforcement actions sumer financial services or products, tecting, educating, and empowering taken by the seven regulators in our not the butcher, not the laundromat, American consumers will be their only national government. Let me repeat and not the dentist. An entity must be job. that. In that entire decade—when near- engaged in financial services or prod- This bureau will have an independent ly every single citizen in this country ucts. Just because your butcher lets Director, appointed by the President could talk about one horror story after you keep a tab or your dentist offers a and confirmed by the Senate. It will another, where rates were increased, payment plan doesn’t mean these new have a dedicated and independent fees were enlarged, and every gimmick rules apply. budget paid by the Federal Reserve and trick was used to squeeze every Moreover, this legislation doesn’t Board. It will be empowered to write last nickel out of a consumer’s pocket- seek to strangle innovation in the fi- consumer protection rules governing book—there were only nine formal en- nancial sector. Quite the opposite. any institution, whether it is a bank or forcement actions taken by the regu- That innovation is part of what keeps a payday lender that offers consumer lators at the national level. America prosperous. We are not dic- financial services or products. It will There are stories similar to the one I tating what products can be offered have a new Office of Financial Literacy heard from Mario Livieri of Branford, any more than the Consumer Product to ensure that consumers are able to CT. Mario is a 75-year-old retired Safety Commission directs what toy- understand the products and services homebuilder who accidentally makers can invent. But just as the they are being offered and a national overdrew his account by $2. I am not Consumer Product Safety Commission toll-free consumer complaint line so, making this up. Mario is 75 years old watches out for toys that could hurt for the first time, Americans have and a small business contractor. He children, the independent Consumer somewhere to go when they need to re- overdrew his account by $2 and was Financial Protection Bureau will port a problem. charged $35. The bank took several watch out for products that will hurt When I talk to people back in my days to notify him that the account someone’s finances so customers and home State, they understand it is their was overdrawn. In the meantime, of consumers can make smart decisions. responsibility to make smart decisions course, additional minor purchases The large financial institutions have about their family finances, and noth- yielded three additional $35 fees, for a tried to push this notion that this leg- ing in our bill suggests otherwise. That total of $140, which Mario Livieri was islation creates an enormous burden on is the first line of defense, so we all charged because he was $2 overdrawn in small community banks. Let me ad- bear responsibility to learn more, to his banking account. dress that. How nice of them to look pay attention, and to understand the Unfortunately, that story by this in- out for their competitors, the ones financial arrangements we are getting dividual in my State can be repeated they have been trying to drum out of into. I am not saying anything dif- millions of times all across the coun- business for decades. But the fact is, ferent. Unlike Wall Street, they are try. A $2 mistake made by a conscien- the small community banks with $10 not looking to shirk that responsi- tious individual, and one that he was billion or less in assets will not see any bility. They welcome that responsi- unaware of until notified later, and regulatory changes. They will not be bility, but they would like to under- every subsequent purchase he made charged any fees or assessments. They stand it better. What they need is brought an additional $35 fee until he will follow the same rules they follow clear, accurate information so they can had a bill—before he discovered the today. Even better, these small com- make those good decisions and a cop on mistake—of $140 because of being $2 munity banks will be able to operate the beat to stop abusive practices when overdrawn. That used to go on all the on a level playing field without the un- they occur. That is what our legisla- time, and in too many cases it still fair competition from the underregu- tion, which will soon be before this body, does. does. When Mario protested, the bank lated or unregulated shadow banks Our legislation finally puts con- waived one of the four $35 charges, but that don’t operate with any rules what- sumers in control of their financial they told him there was nothing he soever. lives by requiring large financial insti- could do to fight the fees because the So this legislation has many impor- tutions and credit card companies to practice was perfectly legal. tant objectives, from ending taxpayer tell them what they are selling in plain Then there are the auto dealers that bailouts to establishing an early warn- English so the purchaser doesn’t need a have been shown to take advantage of ing system so future financial crises master’s in business administration to military servicemembers, the shady can be nipped in the bud before they understand. It will finally put an end payday lenders that prey on minority threaten our entire economic system. to the practices that have become al- communities, and a wide range of mali- But for millions of Americans who most standard operating procedure— cious actors who look to take advan- don’t pay much attention to what goes skyrocketing credit card interest rates, tage of American consumers. This bill on, on Wall Street, except when they the explosion of overdraft fees, preda- that will be before this body, which have to write a check to bail out the tory lending by mortgage firms, and passed out of our committee, puts an firms that live there, perhaps nothing more. end to those abuses, and that is why it in this bill will impact their lives more This Congress has taken steps to ad- is supported by the Military Coalition, directly than the new independent Con- dress these abusive practices, passing civil rights groups, consumer rights sumer Financial Protection Bureau. the Credit CARD Act, which was au- groups, and more. It is also why it is Finally, there will be a cop on the beat thored by the members of our com- opposed by large financial institutions watching out for them. mittee—again, I thank the Presiding whose business strategies are based too The safety and soundness of our fi- Officer for having been a part of that— often on taking advantage of their very nancial institutions are critically im- and forcing large banks to change their own customers. portant. I am not arguing against that overdraft fee policies. Let me take a moment to put an end at all. But that is not the only consid- But credit card companies continue to some of the malarkey we have been eration. As this real estate bubble was to look for ways around the new rules, hearing from the Wall Street crowd. building up, we were told over and over and history shows them to be pretty The large banks are paying for ads now that the system was safe and sound. good at getting away with it as well. claiming that this legislation will im- Why? Because people were making Between 1997 and 2007—in that dec- pose new restrictions on dentists and money. It was growing in profits. What ade—credit card companies engaged a butchers and other Main Street mer- we failed to look at and understand

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Mr. President, before I The second point I wish to make is that financial products ought to be no begin talking about this bill specifi- that one should not describe the bill different than any other product con- cally, I wish to compliment Chairman that passed out of the Banking Com- sumers buy. There ought to be a place DODD for the hard work he has put into mittee as the end of the story, as a suc- where someone can go when they have this matter. I believe it is important cessful bill that is going to solve all of been deceived or defrauded in the use for us to reach a bipartisan consensus, these problems. I do not think it will. of these financial products. and many of the things we just dis- It does not end taxpayer bailouts, for If your lawnmower breaks or your cussed are matters on which we can example, and at a minimum, it seems car malfunctions, we get all sorts of re- reach a consensus. That is the goal of to me it ought to do that. So in just a ports, as recently seen with recalls of Republicans. few minutes here, I would like to de- products because they are unsafe for a I am concerned that there has been scribe some of the things that I think consumer to use. Why shouldn’t that some politicization of this issue by the bill should address and that I hope also exist if someone is out there pur- many on the other side and, frankly, are being addressed in the bipartisan chasing a financial product that could some in the administration. I know, for negotiations. put them in great danger—in fact, example, that Senator CHAMBLISS, a I am sure it is obvious that it is very bankrupt them and ruin their life be- Republican, and Senator LINCOLN, a difficult—once a bill comes to the floor cause they have been deceived and Democrat, worked very closely to- and you have a chairman and leader drawn into a financial arrangement be- gether and had virtually, I am told, supporting the bill, with 59 Senators on cause it was a quick profit-making op- reached an agreement on the derivative their side of the aisle, it is very hard to eration for the lender, but it put the issue as it pertains to the jurisdiction amend that bill. That is one reason Re- consumer at great risk—and ulti- of their Agriculture Committee, only publicans would like to see a bill mately causes, as we have seen in mil- to be told by the White House that was brought to the floor that already has bipartisan consensus, and then, yes, we lions of cases, the ultimate financial not acceptable and that Chairman LIN- can work our will on the bill and ruin of individuals, families, and busi- COLN needed to go back and redo it the nesses. Thus, we have established a way they wanted it done. As a result, maybe amend it, maybe not, but at least we know it is not going to be a parity between physical products you the bill was passed out of the Agri- purely partisan proposition. may buy and financial products you culture Committee on an almost par- There has been much attention paid tisan line. The same thing was true of may engage in. to the $50 billion fund that is created Finally, Americans will be able to the legislation that came out of the by this bill. While it is true that the fi- rely on clear and accurate information Banking Committee. nancial institutions, of course, pay the about their family finances. They will While Chairman DODD is here, let me money, supply the money that goes know that someone will be looking out make this point. He suggested this into that fund, we all know where the for them. There is no better way to re- morning that there are Republicans money eventually is paid—the costs store faith against the loss of homes, who support this bill, he knows, but are passed on to the consumers. But the loss of jobs, the loss of retire- that they are being told by Republican that is not the real problem because leadership that they can’t support it. I ment—all of which have occurred—and there are other funds, such as the FDIC want to make it clear that our leader- perhaps the greatest tragedy of all fund, for example, which the banks ob- being the loss of faith in our financial ship does not operate that way. One viously pass on to their consumers in system. We need to restore that. The reason I know that is because I am one order to have an ability to take care of absence of that will not make this get of our leadership. Our members of the their expenses to creditors should they better. Every single other thing we do Republican caucus think for them- not be able to do so. will not achieve its goal if Americans selves. But what this bill does is not just don’t have confidence in our financial We came to a conclusion unani- create this $50 billion fund but also systems—the faith that it is there, it is mously in the Republican conference continuing government obligations be- safe; that they can be secure in the that the partisan bill that came out of yond that. It provides not an orderly knowledge that when they deposit a the Banking Committee—and it was bankruptcy type of procedure for the hard-earned paycheck, when they buy partisan; it was written by Democrats, resolution of a failed company but, an insurance policy, when they buy a not Republicans, and it was passed on a rather, an ad hoc procedure determined stock, when they engage in financial party-line vote—that bill was not the by bureaucrats who are not account- activity, the structure, the system way to move forward. It was partisan, able to anybody and who can apply there is not unfair. It is not out there it was flawed and, among other things, pretty much any rule they want to the to deceive them, to defraud them, to it would provide for perpetual bailouts winding down of the institution. take advantage of them, but to see to and therefore didn’t achieve the first What does that do? Today—and it they are protected. That is our goal goal of the legislation, which was to fi- frankly, it has been this way for two in this bill. nally end the taxpayer bailouts. centuries—we have a series of laws My hope is that my colleagues will So all 41 of us wrote to the leader and that dictate what happens in the event allow us to get to this debate. If you said we will not vote to proceed to that of the failure of a company. Primarily, have objections or ideas, let’s have bill because it is a partisan bill. It these are our bankruptcy laws. You that full-throated debate that has been would be better if we could work to- know in advance what happens. If you the history of this Chamber on impor- gether in a bipartisan way to bring a are a company that cannot make it and tant matters that have come before us bill to the floor of the Senate that rep- you go bankrupt, there are two basic in the past. We ought not be denied resented not just Republican ideas but ways you can file bankruptcy, one in that opportunity again on this bill. a combination of Democratic and Re- which you totally liquidate, the other But I wanted to take a moment to publican ideas that had been nego- in which you reorganize. In those two talk about the consumer protection ef- tiated by the members of the Banking situations, the law provides for what forts on this legislation, and I again Committee, members of the Agri- happens to your creditors. compliment my colleague in the chair, culture Committee, and others. That By definition, bankruptcy means you the Presiding Officer, because he has would ordinarily be the way we would cannot pay all your debts. So who gets been a champion in our short service take up a bill here on the Senate floor. paid and who doesn’t and how much together on this committee on the very Having said that, I am still con- and in what order—all of that is re- issues I have addressed today, and I fident, based upon what Senator SHEL- solved by the bankruptcy laws and by

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As a result, what we will eventu- loan or equity investment stands in the I am told, had well over $600 billion in ally end up with is a few really big order of priority should the entity fail. liabilities, and a $50 billion fund does banks and maybe some that aren’t, in For example, a secured creditor would not go a long way toward resolving a kind of a medium-size operation, and be very high on the list. Security $600 billion liability. In the case of almost all of the smaller banks having means you have something to fall back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which to go out of business because of this on to take from the company if they are not even dealt with in this legisla- anticompetitiveness that will result can’t pay their debt to you. As a result, tion even though they were the prime from the legislation. you can lend the money at a lower rate causes of the problem—and by the way, One of the other ways in which what because you don’t have to account for that is a deficiency in the law that I have been talking about occurs is that risk when you lend the money. It needs to be corrected. I hope these ne- through section 113, the so-called Fi- is a good way for companies to borrow gotiations will provide something in nancial Stability Oversight Council. money. Granted, they have to have that regard. But they have now cre- This is one of the entities that allow something that backs it up. Sometimes ated—it is about $6.3 trillion in obliga- for these backdoor bailouts. It gives it is even the personal guarantee of the tions. Guess who is on the hook for the Federal Reserve the authority to CEO of the company. But you get a those obligations. Congress never prop up any nonbank company that the pretty cheap loan if you do that be- passed a law that said the taxpayers council, this new council, deems to be cause the lender knows he or she or it were going to be on the hook, but that a potential threat to systemic stability is going to get its money back. By the is exactly the result of the actions in our economy. This is a board based same token, if you need money pretty taken by the bureaucrats who decide in Washington. It decides which insti- badly and don’t have any more secu- these matters now. tutions get special treatment. It gives rity, you might ask people to invest in I do not want to create a perpetual these bureaucrats tremendous latitude your company or to borrow money on situation where not Congress, not the to pick winners and losers, again re- an unsecured basis. Well, you are going courts, but bureaucrats—by the way, I sulting in a competitive advantage and to get charged a higher rate of interest do not use that term pejoratively. disadvantage. What determines wheth- on that because there is more risk to ‘‘Government officials’’—let’s use that er a nonbank is a threat to stability? the investor or to the lender. But in term. Unelected government officials, What are the criteria? Among other every case, they know where they to whom we give the power, simply de- possible considerations, ‘‘any other fac- stand in the event you can’t make it or cide who gets bailed out, when, under tors that the council deems appro- you fold. what circumstances, who gets paid priate.’’ That is pretty much an open What this bill does is substitute an back, who doesn’t get paid back, and book—‘‘any other factors that the unknown, untested process for the how much it is going to cost the tax- council deems appropriate.’’ I would tried-and-true rules of bankruptcy. No- payers. That, in essence, is what is pro- think, if Congress is going to try to body is suggesting there could not be vided for in this legislation. legislate in this very complex and dif- some modification of the bankruptcy So when folks say this is a bill we ficult area, we would try to give pretty process or rules that might govern need to support because it ends too big specific direction to the Federal au- these particular institutions. They are to fail, that is wrong because it doesn’t thorities, to whom we give great unique institutions in some respects, end too big to fail and taxpayers are power, as to how we want it exercised, and to the extent the rules should be still on the hook. and I don’t think this meets the test— tailored in order to fit these cir- If those things are fixed, then my ‘‘any other factors that the council cumstances, they could be. But that is criticisms in this respect go away. But deems appropriate.’’ Take that out of not what is done in this legislation. In- we have not heard from these negotia- the bill. Let’s have a bipartisan nego- stead, new entities are created and bu- tions that is being done. So I told my tiation to do that. If somebody can reaucrats are allowed to decide when a colleagues: Don’t come to the floor and demonstrate to me why that would company could destabilize the markets say this is a great bill, it solves all have to be left in, then great, but these and therefore decide what to do about these problems, it ends too big to fail, are the kinds of things that lead me to it. Their range of options is essentially and there is nothing wrong with it. the conclusion that, no, we should not unlimited. The bottom line is that tax- There are some things wrong with it agree to consider the bill that came payers could end up being on the hook that need to be fixed. Let’s do those out of the Banking Committee on a for the bailout. That is true with the things. I assume, on a bipartisan basis, purely partisan basis because there are FDIC, it is true with the Fed, and this if you just ask the abstract question of problems in it. legislation has specific language in it every 100 of the Senators, do you think Today, the Wall Street Journal says: that provides for that. we ought to end too big to fail, the an- The Dodd bill allows too much discretion There are those who say: Why don’t swer would be yes. Ask our constitu- to federal regulators to determine which we just get rid of this $50 billion fund, ents—yes. Then we can get down to the firms to regulate and how, which firms to and then the problem will go away. No, nitty-gritty. rescue or close down, and which creditors to that problem doesn’t go away unless What about the language in the bill reward and how. . . . you correct the other language as well. that says the FDIC ‘‘will guarantee the Exactly what I was just saying. It I will not try to substitute my judg- obligations of banks’’ under certain goes on to conclude: ment for that of others who say we circumstances? That is language that The Dodd bill also extends the FDIC’s reso- need a $50 billion fund. I will say this: has to be carefully either defined, lim- lution authority (subject to other executive Creating that fund makes it more like- ited, crabbed, or eliminated, or we are approval) beyond deposit-taking institutions to any financial company deemed to be sys- ly than less that risks will be taken going to have taxpayers continuing to and that therefore there will be insta- temically important. And it gives the FDIC be on the hook for these obligations. the discretion to discriminate among credibility in the market. I also suspect As I said, we haven’t done anything tors as it judges who gets paid what as part that those who have an implicit guar- to Fannie and Freddie in the legisla- of a resolution. . . .Recall how the White antee from the fund are more likely to tion, and that is going to continue to House exploited its authority under TARP to receive credit, for example, at a lower mean a continuing taxpayer obligation trash Chrysler’s creditors and give unions a rate because there is much of an assur- as well. better deal. ance on the part of the lender or the As I said before, too, those firms, the Now, that is not the only section. equity investor that they will get their ones deemed too big to fail, have an ad- Section 1155 of the bill is entitled money back. So there are some vantage over the smaller banks, the ‘‘Emergency Financial Stabilization.’’ downsides to having this fund. community banks. My colleague just This is another way in which the bill

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:37 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21AP6.034 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2505 guarantees bailouts and puts them into There is not a lot of home equity out the United States. So we could the law and leaves the taxpayers on the debt to be had these days. A lot of our have the anomalous situation where we hook. homes are not mortgageable at the have lots of different requirements. Under this section, the FDIC would present time, so credit cards are maxed Some of you have seen ads on TV. It be allowed to create a new program of out and so on. Well, that is a difficult says: Call now to get your $29.95 knife. unlimited size to guarantee the obliga- way to do it. But we have to make sure If you call right now, you will get an- tion of depositories and holding compa- if small businesses are doing this that other one thrown in for free. Then the nies with depositories. the credit flows are not stopped be- last 10 seconds of the ad has some guy What does this mean since there is no cause of provisions of this bill. reading in very fast language: Offer not requirement that a company that re- In an op-ed in the New York Post valid in New Mexico, New York, Ari- ceives, guarantees, and defaults on its today, Mark Calabria pointed out: zona, Tennessee, Oregon, and so on and obligations be taken into an FDIC re- The bursting of the housing bubble largely so on. You cannot even follow what he ceivership, bankruptcy, or resolution? eliminated the first option. is saying. But the reality is, there are The FDIC and Treasury can prop up That is the mortgaging of your home a lot of different requirements. whatever company they choose. This to get additional credit. So what we would like to try to do is authority can be exercised without Now Washington is trying its best to kill have things be as uniform as possible congressional approval. the second. to keep the costs down because the It is one of the reasons I have said I That is the credit card provision. greater the costs, the more the cost to think there needs to be some element the consumer. Unfortunately, as I said, of bankruptcy or other process prior to [The Dodd bill’s] proposed ‘‘consumer protections’’ would reach beyond credit cards however, this bill creates a patchwork the instigation of this particular kind and restrict the availability of all forms of of regulatory regimes that expand the of authority. We cannot say this bill credit, while raising costs. number of regulators by 50 in certain ends taxpayer bailouts as long as we Now, nobody intends this result. I do areas. As a result, it is going to be have all of those sections in it. not think anybody in this body wants much more difficult to comply with Finally, there is much said about to impose additional costs, especially and much more costly. consumer protection. Does anybody on smaller businesses or on startup If we believe we understand what is know anybody who does not favor con- businesses. It is simply an inevitable necessary in consumer protections, sumer protection? I think we all do. result of a policy that is written too then let’s provide for it. If we think we There are questions about how to intel- do not, that we need to leave this to a broadly. We need to be careful how we ligently do it. We can create a lot more lot of other regulators, then let’s not do it. We need to ensure we do not cost to consumers if we make the regu- try to make the rules ourselves. Just write it so broadly that friends we lations so costly and inefficient that let them do it. But we should not do want to protect are not adversely im- they end up paying more money than both. they would have otherwise. That is, I pacted. In addition to that, the chairman They have been coming to my office. fear, what can happen here. It hap- talked about safety and soundness. Folks you never dream of who would be pened with the credit card legislation This is a technical term that essen- covered by this act are coming in and we passed. I think it is predicted that tially has regulators requiring banks saying: Here is how this bill could af- it can happen here as well. and other financial institutions to It could easily happen with busi- fect me. Please make sure it does not. carry a certain amount of reserves so All I urge my colleagues on the other nesses we do not even intend to cover. that if people want their money back side of the aisle to do is, take these I know I have heard from dental offices out of the bank, the bank has enough concerns on board—they are not par- and car dealerships. When we think money to give to them. No bank be- tisan concerns—and make sure when about Wall Street bailouts, we do not lieves every day 100 percent of its de- these negotiations figure out how to think about our next-door neighbor posits are going to be called back by its who sells cars, or maybe our neighbor amend the bill, that we take into con- depositors. But they have to have a who is a dentist. But if they have an in- sideration the things we are raising. certain percentage of those funds on stallment plan where it takes 4 They are not partisan concerns. They deposit so if you go and say: I want my months—where you can get up to 4 are concerns of everyday Americans, money out of the bank, they have months to pay your bill to them, boom, and we owe it to our constituents to enough money to give it to you or, if you can be covered by provisions here. think these things through and, if need they have loans go bad, they have Then all of the consumer protections be, change the bill. enough to carry those loans, and so on. apply and so on. I am sure even Senator DODD would That is what the safety and soundness Let’s be careful that in an effort to say the bill is not perfect. If there are requirements of the regulators do. It is make sure Wall Street handles its af- things we need to see changed in it, a good thing. fairs properly that we do not impose then let’s do that. Those same people can also provide conditions on Main Street, the folks we The last point has to do with another for consumer protections, and say: would like to see thrive, particularly in element of consumer protection. A lot Look, we know the bank needs to re- times of recession, in a way that would of folks do business in more than one serve a certain amount of money, and end up either causing them more ex- State. In fact, some of the larger com- we also know, consistent with that, penses or, at worst, even making them panies do business in all States, and it they need to ensure the protection of uncompetitive with these so-called big- is cost efficient for them if there is one their consumers in a certain way. ger guys. rule, if there is one regulator, so that What is difficult is when we separate Restraining credit is a big way to do they do not have to, for example, figure these two functions, as this legislation this, requiring that they have to apply out what every single State requires in does, so we have one group saying to capital not to building their businesses terms of different consumer protec- the bank here is what you have to do but to somehow backing up their credit tions or notice or whatever it might be, for safety and soundness purposes, and issuance, even though that is not the and then have to comply with all 50 we have another totally independent main part of their business. States, some of which may be con- group saying, we do not care anything Just quoting briefly from the New tradictory, as well as a Federal regu- about that, but here is what you have York Post: lator. to do for consumer protection. New restrictions on credit . . . are likely So up to now we have pretty much We can end up with duplicative, over- to cost our economy tens of thousands of had a Federal regime that has pre- lapping, costly, and sometimes even in- jobs a year. empted the State jurisdiction in some consistent requirements, all of which And: of these areas. Well, as I understand it, make it more difficult for these insti- Reductions in credit— the legislation does away with a sig- tutions to give a cheaper product, a Which would result here— nificant component of that and would better loan, a credit card with a lower means declines in job creation. Many small allow the State regulators to impose interest rate, or whatever it may be. business start-ups use home equity debt or individual requirements on these com- I just urge my colleagues, everyone is credit cards as their source of funding. panies that are doing business through- for consumer protection. Everyone is

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Anger, frustration—I will not The assistant bill clerk proceeded to safety and soundness of the institu- speak for them, to be sure. But it is call the roll. tions. pretty clear that Wall Street has not Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask Incidentally, on this last point, some served them well and has not served unanimous consent that the order for who are a little more cynical have said: this country well. the quorum call be rescinded. Well, maybe this is being done for a As I said, I know we need to fix some The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without more nefarious purpose. If every single things about this bill. A guy years ago objection, it is so ordered. attorney general in the country can go told me: Don’t tell me what you be- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I have out and hire trial lawyers on a special lieve. Show me what you do; I will tell sought recognition to vigorously, en- contract to bring class action lawsuits you what you believe. thusiastically support the nomination because of a violation of State laws, When I listen to leadership on the of U.S. district court judge Thomas I. then we have a brandnew cause of ac- other side, especially to our colleague Vanaskie for the Court of Appeals for tion for the trial lawyers to do even from Kentucky, I really do watch what the Third Circuit. better than they have done in the past. he does, not just what he says. I know Judge Vanaskie is someone known to I am not going to suggest that is the he says this bill does not work because me personally for the better part of motivation, but I am going to suggest it will mean more bailouts. That is bat- two, perhaps even three decades as a that I see nothing in the bill that will tle tested, focus group tested, poll test- practicing lawyer in Pennsylvania, as a prevent that. As long as that is a po- ed. That is the right thing to say you judge on the Middle District Court. I tential, then, Katey, bar the door. are against the bill. had the privilege of recommending So, again, there are many things in But more than that, I watch what he him, originally, for the district court this legislation that are not partisan in does, and I watch what Republicans during the Clinton administration. I terms of we all want to protect the have done on this bill. Back in Decem- have had the privilege of joining with same folks. But there are questions ber 100 bank lobbyists met with Repub- Senator CASEY in recommending him that have been raised that need to be lican leadership in the House to talk to President Obama for the Court of dealt with. I think it would be far bet- about how to defeat any kind of Wall Appeals for the Third Circuit. ter to take the time, to have Repub- Street reform. Judge Vanaskie has a spectacular licans and Democrats sitting down and Earlier this month, Senator MCCON- record. He is a graduate of Lycoming going through all of these issues care- NELL and Senator CORNYN—Senator College, in 1975, with a BA degree, fully, writing up a bill on which they MCCONNELL, the Republican leader; magna cum laude; Dickinson Law can agree, bring that bill to the floor Senator CORNYN is head of the Senate School in 1978, cum laude. He was a law so the rest of us can then look at it, Republican Campaign Committee— clerk to Judge William Nealon from and hopefully we would all say: Gee, went to New York and met with 25 1978 through 1980. For those who know that is a lot better product than we hedge fund and other Wall Street ex- Judge Nealon, he is a masterful judge, thought. ecutives to figure out how to defeat the a paragon, a great person to learn It is not exactly as I would have done bill and to do what—you know, what from. Judge Vanaskie was in private it. It looks like there are some com- you would expect. The best way to beat practice in Scranton from 1980 to 1994. promises in there, but after all, that is this bill is elect more Republicans. We He was confirmed to the U.S. District what the process is when we have little need help. All of that. Court for the Middle District of Penn- more than half of the body of one party So when I hear them talk about bi- sylvania on February 10, 1994. and less than half of the other party. partisan, that they want a bipartisan Judge Vanaskie has been awaiting That is how we get things done. confirmation for some time now. He I can assure you this and assure my bill, what they really mean, and I know has had his hearing. He was reported colleagues on the other side, Repub- Senator KAUFMAN and I have talked out of the Judiciary Committee by a licans want to work with our Demo- about this—what they really mean is, vote of 16 to 3. He is an outstanding ju- cratic friends to get a good bill that all we want Wall Street to come to the rist. of us can support and that will be good table and help us write the bill. That is During the course of the discussions for our country. what is bipartisan, in the same way I think if we can work in good faith that ‘‘bipartisan’’ in the health care on the Judiciary Committee, where I toward that end, we will be much bill of the last year was, we want to in- have served during all of my tenure in happier with the result than if it is the vite the insurance companies to the the Senate, there was nothing really result of a partisan or a near-partisan table and have them help write the bill. said in any way which was substantive vote in this body and likewise in the The public wants bipartisan. They in opposition. The contention was House of Representatives. want us to work together. They want raised that he has cited foreign law, I thank my colleagues for their pa- us to cooperate. We do that in a lot of the law of other countries, but that is tience and am happy to yield the floor. things. But on a big bill like this, the in keeping with the decisions of the Su- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. public does not want bipartisan if it preme Court in the United States, FRANKEN.) The Senator from Ohio is means: Let’s get Wall Street and the which has cited foreign legal prece- recognized. five biggest banks in the country to dents—not that they are binding. They Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, I write this bill and then we can all be are not the U.S. Constitution. They are ask unanimous consent to engage in a happy and let’s get along and let’s have not decisions in the U.S. Federal judi- colloquy with Senator KAUFMAN for up legislation that way. cial system. But they have been recog- to 30 minutes as in morning business. Then I hear over and over, Senator nized by the Supreme Court as worthy The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MCCONNELL, you know, kind of getting of some consideration. objection, it is so ordered. a little bit—the leader gets a little It is regrettable that Judge Vanaskie Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I want to be- upset when he talks about this bill. It has been caught up in the partisan bat- lieve what I just heard. I do. I believe is a little bit like when you throw a tle in the Senate. This is a part of a the genuineness and the sincerity of rock at a pack of dogs, the dog that broader picture of gridlock in the Con- the words from my colleague from Ari- yelps is the one you hit. gress of the United States, as we have zona. I also, though—and I agree with That is kind of what is going on here. seen the popularity and approval rat- him there are things we need to fix in (The remarks of Mr. BROWN and Mr. ing of Members of the House and Sen- this bill. There always are. And we can KAUFMAN pertaining to the introduc- ate fall precipitously because of what work to improve it. tion of S. 3241 are located in today’s America is seeing going on in this body

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We have ence of the Federal judiciary and the is being given to limiting the fili- seen a health care package enacted impeachment proceeding of Supreme buster, not having it apply to members into law without a single vote in the Court Justice Chase of 1805 and pre- of the administration. We all concede, Senate. In the House of Representa- served the independence of the Presi- as a governmental doctrine, the Presi- tives, 176 Republicans said no and 1 dency and the acquittal on the im- dent ought to have the right to name said yes. On reconciliation, all 177 said peachment proceeding of Andrew John- his own team but maintaining the fili- no; all 41 in the Senate said no. son, when a controversy arose with the buster for judicial nominations where There has been a point reached where claim being made that there had to be we are talking about lifetime appoint- there is really an issue of whether congressional or senatorial approval to ments. But this is a good and true man there can be governance at all with an fire a Secretary of War, and he barri- and he has been subjected to a process obstructive minority standing fast. We caded himself in the office. President which is fundamentally unfair. I am have seen a slight break in ranks when Johnson refused to seek Senate con- glad to see it brought to an end this the issue came up on the vacation for sent to fire the Secretary of War. Arti- afternoon. the payroll tax. One Republican stood cles of Impeachment were filed and he I ask unanimous consent that the up and voted with Democrats. That led was saved by the vote of the Senator copy of the article which I wrote for a few others to join. And on unemploy- from Kansas. Growing up in Kansas, the Scranton Times Tribune, dated ment compensation, again, one Repub- there was great pride in the State February 26, 2010, be printed in the lican took the lead, and a few others about that courageous Senator who RECORD. joined. I think it is realistic to con- stood and later was defeated. Maybe There being no objection, the mate- clude that it is the pressure from back that—I would not make any pre- rial was ordered to be printed in the home. There are some on the other side dictions of the cost of standing up. RECORD, as follows: of the aisle who may sensibly cal- So it is important to maintain the [From the Scanton Times Tribune, Feb. 26, culate—I do not fault them for the cal- traditions of this body, but we have to 2010] culation—but they have to have some do it in the context of capacity to gov- GOP DELAYING VANASKIE APPOINTMENT flexibility if they want to return to ern. Supreme Court Justice Jackson, in (By Arlen Specter) this body. a somewhat different context, said the Republican inaction on nominations is We have had concerns on Wall Street Constitution is not a suicide pact. paralyzing the work of the Senate and put- which are overwhelming with what has Whatever rules we have are not sub- ting the government’s ability to confront the gone on in the economy: the precipi- stitutes for our capacity to govern. nation’s challenges at risk. We have seen this pattern illustrated We have seen much obstructionism by the tous great recession, which has en- minority in this Congress, but nothing com- gulfed America and has engulfed the by the nomination of Barbara Keenan pares to the gridlock on nominations. During world. And for a lengthy period of of Virginia for the Fourth Circuit. President Obama’s first year, 46 executive time, there has been resistance to any Judge Keenan’s nomination was stalled nominees waited at least three months to be real negotiation by the other side of for 4 months, and after the time-con- confirmed, 45 waited at least four months, the aisle. suming process of cloture, her nomina- and nine took six months or longer. Inaction Finally, within the last day or two, tion was approved 99 to nothing. Well, on these qualified nominees, many in de- there has been some willingness to con- if she can be approved 99 to nothing, fense-related and national security posts, is sider legislation on the Wall Street why require the filing of cloture? Why unacceptable. This applies to nominations for federal issue, but I think that has come about tie up this Senate for the better part of judgeships, many to important or long-va- as a result of public pressure. It is, sim- 2 days? cant jurisdictions. Currently, 14 judicial ply stated, impolitic to be against re- May the RECORD show that the dis- nominees, who have been approved—in many forming Wall Street, considering what tinguished Presiding Officer, the junior cases unanimously—by the Senate Judiciary has gone on. Senator from Minnesota, is nodding in Committee are awaiting confirmation in the It would be my hope these cracks in agreement with my statements. That face of Republican objections, many of them the die would lead to some substantial is a procedure we lawyers use to per- specious or just plain outlandish. It is time to put partisan politics aside and work to fill shift in position so we could return to fect the RECORD. But that has been the these positions as quickly as possible. the bipartisanship which was present policy—tying up this body, going to Take the case of Judge Thomas I. in this body when I was elected in 1980. cloture, the delay, and then over- Vanaskie, nominated by President Obama At that time, we had Mac Mathias of whelming confirmations; not all unani- last August to the U.S. Circuit Court of Ap- Maryland, who was willing to cross the mous but very substantial, and I pre- peals for the Third Circuit. The Senate Judi- aisle, and Mark Hatfield of Oregon dict that is what will happen with ciary Committee voted 16–3 in support of his similarly and John Danforth of Mis- Judge Vanaskie when the roll is called nomination on Dec. 3. More than two months souri, Lowell Weicker of Connecticut a little later this afternoon. later the nomination still awaits confirma- One additional note. These pro- tion. and Bob Stafford of Vermont and John Judge Vanaskie’s appointment, like so Heinz of Pennsylvania and John Chafee ceedings take a very heavy toll on the many of this administration’s, has been of Rhode Island and Bill Cohen of nominee. Judge Vanaskie is a man de- stalled by political posturing. The near cer- Maine, so that when we had the so- voted to public service. When he was tainty of his eventual confirmation only called Wednesday club, it was full. practicing law in Scranton, his pay- adds to the charade. When Senate Majority That has dwindled so that the mod- check was a great deal bigger than Leader Harry Reid recently called for a vote erates can meet in a telephone booth when he became a Federal judge. When on a long-delayed circuit court nomination, today. We ought to go back to the days he comes into the process of the nomi- the Republicans voted to confirm unani- nating procedure and he is questioned mously. One legitimately wonders whether of just a little bipartisanship. partisanship is not the only explanation for We had an enormous problem in 2005 and his writings are impugned because the delay. when the shoe was on the other foot he follows the Supreme Court of the The Senate can force a vote by resorting to and the filibustering was being done on United States, it is a jolt and it is hard the time-consuming step known as cloture, this side of the aisle. Fortunately, we on the Vanaskie family and it is hard which takes up two days of the Senate’s were able to work through that prob- on the community. I have had many time. If cloture were to be invoked in each of lem. There was a flirtation with the so- calls from the people in Judge the 67 currently pending nominations that called nuclear constitutional option, Vanaskie’s community saying: What is have been approved by committee, it would take most of the year to deal with nomina- which would have changed the rules on going on in the Senate? What is going tions. This is an intolerable imposition on filibuster. We preserved the procedure on? What is happening? Repeated calls. the Senate’s time and business. of the Senate, the tradition of the Sen- Finally, I decided to write a column for Judge Vanaskie is eminently qualified to ate, to be the ‘‘saucer which cools the the Scranton Times Tribune, explain- serve on the Third Circuit, as evidenced by

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Sen- first-class legal mind and even temperament. law in interpreting the Constitution, ator WHITEHOUSE hasn’t been here but Republican objections to his nomination but he did believe the Supreme Court since 2006, so maybe he isn’t familiar are specious. One criticism—that Judge properly used foreign law in cases such with some of the procedures that have Vanaskie inappropriately cites foreign law as Lawrence v. Texas, and I think that gone on before. Wynn and Diaz’s nomi- precedents—was ably explained in his testi- is a bit contradictory. He also testified nations have been pending in the Sen- mony before the Judiciary Committee that that the Supreme Court properly used ate for only 167 days. That is half the he was following Supreme Court decisions foreign law in Roper v. Simmons, time—half the time—that President when it relied upon foreign sources in Law- where the Court concluded that the Bush’s circuit court nominees waited— rence v. Texas and Roper v. Simmons. In Lawrence, the Supreme Court majority cited Constitution, because of ‘‘evolving 350 days. the European Court of Human Rights in a de- standards of decency,’’ would now pro- In fact, four of President Bush’s cision overruling its own prior precedent on hibit States from imposing the death nominees to the Fourth Circuit never the criminalizing of consensual gay sex. In penalty on juveniles who commit mur- received any hearing, and they were Roper, the court cited international law to der. I think that is a legitimate public highly qualified nominees. Those nomi- support a ruling striking down the death policy issue to discuss, but the ques- nees—Mr. Steve Matthews, Chief Judge penalty when applied to individuals who tion is, Does the Constitution say a Robert Conrad, Judge Glen Conrad, and committed murder before they were 18. In State is not able to decide at what age former Maryland U.S. attorney Rod short, Judge Vanaskie was merely following the Supreme Court’s lead. Following prece- people are executed? Rosenstein were well qualified and had dent is mandatory, not grounds for rejecting Judge Vanaskie said, at another the bipartisan support of their home his elevation to the Third Circuit. point, that foreign law was relevant to State Senators. Yet they were blocked There is no reason to further delay the determining fundamental constitu- steadfastly from ever moving forward. nomination of this highly qualified jurist to tional rights. Well, our Constitution is President Bush nominated Steve Mat- the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. The Sen- the one we have, and judges, if they are thews in September of 2007 to the same ate should carry out its constitutional duties faithful to their oath, will enforce our seat on the Fourth Circuit for which promptly and promote this eminently quali- Constitution—the one we have. It is Judge Diaz has now been nominated fied judge. difficult for me to comprehend how and expects to be confirmed—and will Mr. SPECTER. I thank the Chair and somebody could conclude that a legal be confirmed, I am sure. yield the floor and I suggest the ab- action in the European Union would For Senators to be whining about sence of a quorum. provide illumination to a judge on how how long it takes Judge Diaz to move The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to interpret our Constitution and what along, in a fairly steadfast way, in BURRIS). The clerk will call the roll. the Founders meant and the plain light of what was done to Mr. Mat- The assistant bill clerk proceeded to meaning of its words. thews, is a bit much to me, I just have call the roll. So I think this is a bad philosophy, to tell you. We all know this is a ro- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and it evidences a detachment of the bust body. We don’t mind speaking our ator from Pennsylvania. judiciary from the limited role they minds. But Mr. Matthews had the sup- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask are given. We have limited powers, the port of his home State Senators and re- unanimous consent that the order for President has limited powers, and the ceived an ABA rating of ‘‘qualified.’’ the quorum call be rescinded. courts have limited powers. Courts are He was a graduate of Yale Law School, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without not empowered to reinterpret our laws had a distinguished career in private objection, it is so ordered. and our Constitution based on some practice, and he waited 485 days for a Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask better idea they think they may find in hearing and never got one. So his nom- unanimous consent that the vote on France. They are not. This is not a lit- ination was returned and expired in confirmation of the nomination of tle bitty matter. It is a trend that is January of 2009. Judge Thomas Vanaskie occur at 5:30 occurring in our courts, and I am dis- Another of President Bush’s nomi- p.m. today, with the time until then di- appointed that several of the Presi- nees, Chief Judge Robert Conrad, was vided as previously ordered and the re- dent’s nominees seem to be seduced by nominated to the seat for which Judge maining provisions of the order gov- these ideas, including speeches made Wynn is now nominated. He had the erning consideration of this nomina- by Justice Sotomayor where she talked support of his home State Senators, re- tion still in effect. about how she favored Justice Gins- ceived an ABA rating of unanimous The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without burg’s views about that. ‘‘well-qualified,’’ which is the highest objection, it is so ordered. So I wish to give this judge the ben- rating. Judge Conrad met Chairman Mr. SPECTER. In the absence of any efit of the doubt. He did say he didn’t LEAHY’s standard for a noncontrover- Senator seeking recognition, I suggest follow this doctrine to the full extent sial consensus nominee. He had re- the absence of a quorum. of it, and I will give him the benefit of ceived bipartisan approval by the com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the doubt. But also, some of his state- mittee when he was confirmed by a clerk will call the roll. ments indicate that he may yet be se- voice vote to be U.S. attorney and later The assistant bill clerk proceeded to duced by this idea. He had difficulty ar- district court judge for the District of call the roll. ticulating any limit on the commerce North Carolina. He was then chief Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I ask clause. The commerce clause says Con- judge. Senators BURR and Dole sent unanimous consent that the order for gress can regulate commerce. Does letters in support of that confirmation. the quorum call be rescinded. that mean everything? Does regulating Yet he was blocked. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. commerce mean you can reach down I know he can make decisions be- PRYOR). Without objection, it is so or- into Oklahoma and tell an individual cause, if I am not mistaken, I used to dered. farmer: You have to have insurance? say he was the point guard for the Uni- Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I That raises a serious question of con- versity of North Carolina basketball briefly wish to share a few thoughts stitutional power, and does that im- team. I think that was incorrect. I about Judge Thomas Vanaskie, who pact interstate commerce? Well, you think he was point guard for Clemson. has been nominated for the Third Cir- could theoretically conjure up a way Regardless, anybody who can play a cuit Court of Appeals—a very impor- that it could, but I want to know that point guard in the ACC can make deci- tant position. He currently serves on a judge understands there is some limit sions. He was chosen out of all the the U.S. District Court for the Middle to the amount of reach the Federal prosecutors in America by Attorney District of Pennsylvania. I do intend to Government can have. General Janet Reno to conduct a very support his nomination, giving def- We have had a number of people com- sensitive investigation of President erence to the President, but I would plaining about the process of confirma- Clinton, when he was accused of some

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It requires than 50 years. judicial nominations, 18 were reported unanimous consent to bring up a nomi- Today, thanks to the perseverance of from the Senate Judiciary Committee nee, to immediately get a vote, and the majority leader and the Senators without any Republican Senator voting unanimous consent isn’t always given, from Pennsylvania, we will consider against. I have been urging the Senate so it does slow down people. I do be- and confirm only the 19th of President Republican leadership for months to lieve we ought not to unnecessarily Obama’s Federal circuit and district allow votes on these noncontroversial delay persons, but I would want to say court nominees. I have already noted nominations and to enter into time that the alacrity by which President Judge Vanaskie’s qualifications. There agreements to debate the others. We Obama’s nominations are moving far is no dispute that he is well qualified. need to clear the backlog of nomina- surpasses anything like the difficulties Indeed, the only concern his opponents tions and move forward. that President Bush’s nominees had. I have raised is their fixation that no Judicial vacancies have skyrocketed to over 100, more than 40 of which have have been here, I have seen it, and I Federal judge be aware of foreign law. been designated ‘‘judicial emer- know that to be a fact. As Senator SPECTER has explained, the gencies.’’ Caseloads and backlogs con- I hope we can create a climate where matter on which Judge Vanaskie is tinue to grow while vacancies are left judges have a reasonable time on the criticized was a case involving an open longer and longer. On this date in calendar, that they have hearings in international treaty. To those whose the Judiciary Committee, that there is President Bush’s first term, not only ideology clouds their judgment, I re- had the Senate confirmed 45 Federal opportunity to raise objections, when mind them that the Constitution of the district and circuit court judges, but they are made, and the nominee comes United States, our Constitution, ex- there were just seven judicial nomina- to the floor and eventually can be pressly provides that the judicial power tions on the calendar. All seven were brought up for a final confirmation of the United States extends to cases confirmed within 9 days. By the end of vote. That would be my request. arising under the Constitution, laws of this month, which is 9 days from now, I see it is time for the vote, and so I the United States ‘‘and Treaties.’’ we should clear the backlog that Re- yield the floor. Treaties are international by their na- publican obstruction has created and Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the Sen- ture. How treaties are interpreted by vote on the judicial nominations ate just devoted almost 3 hours to the other courts in other jurisdictions is stalled on the Senate Executive Cal- nomination of Thomas Vanaskie. Sen- relevant. In fact, Justice Scalia ob- endar. ate Republicans demanded this ex- served, when writing for the unani- By this date during President Bush’s tended time for debate. I thank Sen- mous Court in Zicherman v. Korean first term, circuit court nominations ator SPECTER and Senator CASEY for Air Lines Co., 516 U.S. 217, 226 (1996): had waited less than a week, on aver- their statements. The Senators from Because a treaty ratified by the United age, before being voted on and con- Pennsylvania know Judge Vanaskie States is not only the law of the land, see firmed. By contrast, currently stalled best, and strongly support him. U.S. Const., Art. II, § 2, but also an agree- by Senate Republicans are circuit I was glad to see Chairman DODD, ment among sovereign powers, we have tra- court nominees reported by the Judici- Senator BROWN of Ohio and Senator ditionally considered as aids to its interpre- ary Committee as long ago as five KAUFMAN come to use some of the time tation the negotiating and drafting history months, in November of last year. The ´ to talk about Wall Street reform. That (travaux preparatoires) and postratification seven circuit court nominees the Sen- understanding of the contracting parties. is what we should be working on. Wall ate has been allowed to consider so far Street reform, patent reform, and I appreciate the significant steps have waited an average of 124 days other matters that are important to taken by the majority leader to ad- after being reported before being al- the American people are what we dress the crisis created by Senate Re- lowed to be considered and confirmed. should be debating. I was glad to see publican obstruction of the Senate’s I congratulate Judge Vanaskie and that time not wasted in another ex- advice and consent responsibilities. his family on what I expect will be tended quorum call because those who Their refusal to promptly to consider strong bipartisan vote in favor of his demanded this time to debate the nom- nominations is a dramatic departure confirmation to serve on the Third Cir- ination did not use it. from the Senate’s traditional practice cuit. His confirmation is long overdue. I was glad to hear Senator HAGAN of prompt and routine consideration of The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. talk about the two North Carolina noncontroversial nominees. The major- FRANKEN). Under the previous order, nominees to the Fourth Circuit. They ity leader was required to file five clo- the question is, Will the Senate advise are among the 25 judicial nominees ture motions to break through the log- and consent to the nomination of that Republicans have objected to con- jam. I, again, urge the Senate Repub- Thomas I. Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, sidering even though they were voted lican leadership to reverse its course to be United States Circuit Judge for out of the Judiciary Committee unani- and its obstructionist practices. Those the Third Circuit. mously or nearly so. practices have obstructed Senate ac- Mr. CASEY. Mr. President, I ask for With respect to the President’s judi- tion and led to the backlog of almost the yeas and nays. cial nominees, as I have said, we are 100 nominations pending before the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a well behind the pace I set as chairman Senate awaiting final action. These are sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient sec- when the Senate was considering Presi- all nominations favorably reported by ond. dent Bush’s nominees during the sec- the committees of jurisdiction. Most The clerk will call the roll. ond year of his presidency. By this date are nominations that were reported The assistant legislative clerk called in President Bush’s second year, the without opposition or with a small mi- the roll. Senate with a Democratic majority, nority of negative votes. Regrettably, Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the had moved ahead to confirm 45 of his this has been an ongoing Republican Senator from West Virginia (Mr. BYRD) Federal circuit and district court strategy and practice during President was necessarily absent. judges. So far during President Obama’s Presidency. I hope it will now, Mr. KYL. The following Senators are Obama’s Presidency, Senate Repub- finally, be abandoned and we will be al- necessarily absent: the Senator from licans have allowed votes on only 18 of lowed to make progress after weeks Utah (Mr. BENNETT) and the Senator his Federal circuit and district court and months of delay. from Nebraska (Mr. JOHANNS). nominations. During the first 2 years The vote on the confirmation of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Are there of President Bush’s Presidency we Judge Vanaksie’s nomination is the any other Senators in the Chamber de- moved forward to confirm 100 of his ju- first vote on judicial nominations that siring to vote?

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Let me reiterate some of those criti- Bayh Harkin Nelson (FL) There has been a lot of talk recently on cisms I initially aired to the Senate on Begich Hatch Pryor the Senate floor about secret holds. two occasions: August 2, 2007, and Sep- Bennet Inouye Reed For a practice with so much bipartisan tember 19, 2007. In the version the Sen- Bingaman Johnson Reid Bond Kaufman Rockefeller guilt to go around, it is interesting ate originally passed, we allowed 3 days Boxer Kerry Sanders that the discussion has taken on a par- for Senators to submit a simple public Brown (MA) Klobuchar Schumer tisan tone. Republicans are being ac- disclosure form for the record, just like Brown (OH) Kohl Sessions Burris Kyl cused of being particularly egregious adding oneself as a cosponsor to a bill. Shaheen Cantwell Landrieu Shelby offenders when it comes to circum- This was intended simply to give time Cardin Lautenberg Snowe venting disclosure requirements. to perform administrative functions of Carper Leahy Casey LeMieux Specter Let me say that if any of my col- getting the disclosure form to the Sen- Collins Levin Stabenow leagues have holds on either side of the ate floor, not to legitimize secrecy for Conrad Lieberman Tester aisle, they ought to have the guts to go the period of 3 days. The rewritten pro- Udall (CO) Corker Lincoln public and to go public the minute they vision gives Senators 6 session days. Dodd Lugar Udall (NM) Dorgan McCain Vitter put the hold on, not like the mys- That might not sound so bad but wait Durbin McCaskill Voinovich terious way it is done now, which to see how that actually works out in Feingold McConnell Warner amounts to nothing. It has been my practice. First, it doesn’t take a week Feinstein Menendez Webb policy for years to place a brief state- Franken Merkley Whitehouse to send an intern down to the Senate Gillibrand Mikulski Wyden ment in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD floor with a simple form saying one is each time I placed a hold, with a short NAYS—20 putting a hold on a bill. The change I explanation of why I placed the hold. I find most troubling is that the 6 days Barrasso Cornyn Inhofe did that before there was ever any Brownback Crapo Isakson until the disclosure requirement is Bunning DeMint Risch Wyden-Grassley proposal. The current triggered begins only after a unani- Burr Ensign Roberts disclosure requirements for secret mous consent request is made and ob- Chambliss Enzi Thune holds have been discussed quite a bit jected to on the Senate floor. That is Coburn Grassley Wicker Cochran Hutchison lately, as has bipartisan work with too late. I will explain how that is inef- Senator WYDEN to address the issue. It fective. By that point, a hold could NOT VOTING—3 is important I give a little background have existed for quite some time, per- Bennett Byrd Johanns about how we got where we are today. haps without the sponsor of the bill The nomination was confirmed. After many attempts to work with even realizing it. In fact, most holds The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under various leaders over the years on pol- never get to the point where an objec- the previous order, the motion to re- icy to make all holds public, Senator tion is made on the floor, because the consider is considered made and laid WYDEN and I decided the only way to threat of a hold prevents a unanimous upon the table, and the President will settle this matter once and for all was consent request from being made in the be immediately notified of the Senate’s for the full Senate to adopt a very first place. So maybe this 6 days is action. clear policy. In the 109th Congress, never even triggered. f Senator WYDEN and I were successful in The original Wyden-Grassley provi- passing an amendment to the ethics re- sion required disclosure at the time the LEGISLATIVE SESSION form bill by a very wide vote of 84 to 13 hold was placed. That is where it ought Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask to require public disclosure of holds. to be today. We have heard lately unanimous consent that the Senate re- That bill was never enacted, but the about how the minority party has used turn to legislative session. identical provision was included in the the weak disclosure requirements to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ethics bill passed by the full Senate at avoid making holds public. However, objection, it is so ordered. the very beginning of the 110th Con- this change made it far less likely that Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask gress. Members may recall the Demo- majority party holds would ever, in unanimous consent to speak as in crats had just secured a majority in fact, become public. Since the majority morning business for 10 or 12 minutes. both houses of Congress. Then, in a leader controls the Senate schedule, he The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without process that has become all too famil- would hardly object to his own request objection, it is so ordered. iar under the past two Democratic Con- to bring up a bill or nominee. He would f gresses, there was no conference com- simply not bring up a bill or nominee mittee. Instead, in a twist of irony, the being held up by a member of his own SECRET HOLDS so-called Honest Leadership and Open party, and we might never know that Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I Government Act was rewritten behind there was a hold on it at all. have not listened to every speech on closed doors by the Democratic leader- Why were these provisions changed? the Senate floor in the last week or so ship. Lo and behold, the public disclo- Simply, I don’t know. I don’t know who where there has been a lot of talk sure provision Senator WYDEN and I does know, because I can’t be sure who about secret holds and everything. But had worked so hard on, which the Sen- it was who rewrote these provisions in since I have been in the Senate work- ate had overwhelmingly adopted on secrecy behind closed doors. The ma- ing with Senator WYDEN in a bipartisan that 84 to 13 vote, had been altered, and jority party should be careful now, as way over the course of maybe a decade, altered significantly. Keep in mind, they complain about Republicans ex- not to do away with holds but to have under Article I, section 5 of the Con- ploiting loopholes in the disclosure re- a transparency of holds, and seeing stitution: quirements for holds. Both parties are those things compromised, and then Each House may determine the Rules of its guilty of using secret holds. But we particularly to see exception taken to Proceedings . . . can’t blame Republicans for the fact what has happened when this side of That means that the House of Rep- that the current disclosure require- the aisle has put on holds, and then resentatives has no say whatsoever ments are weak and ineffective. Again, considering when Senator WYDEN and I about the Senate rules. When the full there is plenty of blame to go around did try to do something, that was gut- Senate speaks on a matter of Senate when it comes to using secret holds, ted by people on the other side of the procedure, that should be the final but I am hopeful this recent attention aisle. So I would appreciate it if Demo- word, particularly if it is 84 to 13. I to the problem can result in a bipar- cratic Members of the Senate would want to be clear, the current weak dis- tisan consensus to end secret holds listen while I explore some of the his- closure requirements we now have are once and for all. That is something we

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Everybody in Main Street in Des Moines or Portland citizens, in every corner of the land, be this body talks about bipartisanship. that people know about. This is the it Alaska or Oregon or Rhode Island, When this was watered down, it wasn’t time to get this right once and for all. say they want public business done in watered down in an environment that I We sought to do it literally for a dec- public. If you walk down the streets of know about where any Republicans ade. A number of majority leaders, this country, I do not think you could were present. Democratic and Republican, said they find 1 out of 100 people who would have Mr. WYDEN. Will the Senator yield wanted to get this done. Yet as of this any idea what a hold is or what a se- for a question? day, I personally believe it continues cret hold is all about. But the fact is, Mr. GRASSLEY. Yes. to be abused and flagrantly so. At a these secret holds in the U.S. Senate Mr. WYDEN. First, let me tell the time when the American people are can dramatically affect and change the Senator from Iowa how much I have looking at these challenging economic lives of our citizens, and our people enjoyed working with him on this. We circumstances, they deserve a govern- will not even know about it. have had, as incredible as it sounds, a ment that is truly open, truly account- The hold—the ability to block a piece 10-year campaign to try to end secrecy able, and truly transparent. That has of legislation, block a nomination— in the Senate, just so people know a been what has guided our bipartisan ef- cannot even, in a number of instances, little bit about it. I always think when forts over this last decade. I appreciate end up being discussed on the floor of people hear about a hold in the Senate, the Senator coming to the floor this the Senate. Literally, the Senate will they probably think it is a hair spray evening. There are not that many op- not even get a peek, will not even get or a wrestling move or something like portunities to advance a truly bipar- the briefest look, at a particular issue that. Isn’t it correct that a hold, the tisan agenda. He has given us the op- that may involve millions of our citi- ability to block a nomination or a portunity to do that tonight. zens, billions of dollars, and affect the piece of legislation, is one of the most I look forward to working with my quality of life of citizens in every cor- powerful tools a Member of the Senate colleague to once and for all get secret ner of the land. has today to influence policy? holds abolished in the Senate. So what this is all about, what Sen- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Sen- Mr. GRASSLEY. I yield the floor. ator GRASSLEY and I have been work- ator WYDEN is absolutely right. It is a The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ing for lo, this past decade, what I have very powerful tool. BEGICH). The Senator from Oregon. heard colleagues talk about—and Sen- Mr. WYDEN. And with respect to Mr. WYDEN. I ask unanimous con- ator WHITEHOUSE has spoken elo- transparency, what he and I have fo- sent to speak for up to 10 minutes. quently about this—is we believe now cused on all these years, people asked: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without is the time, once and for all, to perma- Are you trying to abolish a hold? I objection, it is so ordered. nently wipe the secret hold off the think he and I have said we believe Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, to con- rulebooks of the Senate. Senators ought to have a right to tinue this topic, we need to kind of put It is one thing if a Senator exercises weigh in on something important. But into perspective a little bit about why the extraordinary power that a hold at a time when the public wants trans- this secret hold has become such a det- presents. It is quite another when they parency and openness and account- rimental practice. When Willy Sutton cannot be held accountable because ability, a Senator who wants to use was asked why he robbed the bank, he they exercise this power in secret. So what the Senator has said is an ex- said: That’s where the money is. Secret the average person in America may not traordinary power, the real public in- holds are where the power is. Senator know what a secret hold is, but I am terest is satisfied by that Senator hav- GRASSLEY and I have outlined the enor- very certain they want the Senate to ing to disclose promptly that they are mous effect a secret hold can have on a do its business in public. imposing a hold; is that correct? piece of legislation but, frankly, one of I want to express my appreciation to Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, Sen- the other points that needs to be made Senator GRASSLEY, who has left the ator WYDEN is correct. I would add this is that a secret hold is a very powerful floor, for working with me over this point, that not only is it transparency weapon that is available to a lobbyist. past decade to end what I think is a that is essential—and it happens that I expect that practically every Sen- simply inexplicable denial of the way—but also a lot of times holds are ator has gotten a request from a lob- public’s right to know. That is what put on because there is something byist asking if the Senator would put a this is essentially about. This is a de- wrong. We have to know what it is secret hold on a bill or nomination in nial of the public’s right to know. With somebody believes is wrong, if we are order to kill it without getting any colleagues on both sides of the aisle, I going to work out some sort of a com- public debate and without the lobby- am determined to, this time, get this promise. ist’s fingerprints appearing anywhere. changed, shorten the period, to make it Mr. WYDEN. One additional point, is If you can get a U.S. Senator to put an easier to trigger the requirements of it the Senator’s sense, because we have anonymous hold on a bill, it is like hit- public disclosure. talked about this often as we have been ting the lobbyist jackpot. Not only is Mr. President, I know my colleague watching the spectacle of all these se- the Senator protected by a cloak of an- from Rhode Island is interested in get- cret holds, that the central problem is onymity but so is the lobbyist. ting in this issue. I look forward to his it is triggered too late and it takes too A secret hold lets lobbyists play both comments and yield the floor. long to kick in? Is that a fair state- sides of the street and can give lobby- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment of what needs to be changed? We ists a victory for their clients without ator from Rhode Island. need to get the openness earlier? It alienating potential or future clients. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I needs to be triggered earlier, and it Given the number of instances where I ask unanimous consent to engage for 5 needs to get into the public domain have heard a lobbyist asking for secret or 10 minutes in a colloquy with the earlier; is that correct? holds, I am of the view that secret distinguished Senator from Oregon. Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, the holds are a stealth extension of the lob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Senator is correct. The present rules bying world. objection, it is so ordered. are practically not much better than In the U.S. Senate, there has been an Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I, what we have always operated under. effort to improve the rules and have first of all, want to salute Senator So there isn’t transparency, and it isn’t stricter ethics requirements with re- WYDEN of Oregon for his long work on done soon enough. spect to lobbyists. It seems to me it this issue. He has been working on this Mr. WYDEN. I express my apprecia- would be the height of irony if the Sen- issue since before I came to the Senate, tion to the Senator from Iowa for giv- ate were to adopt a variety of changes before I had any experience of secret

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In the past few simply shifting to another person— candid with the rest of the body about days, Senator MCCASKILL and I have something that has been done often who they are holding and why, or, come to the floor to push some of these over the years by Democrats and Re- three, they can engage in this rather nominees forward, to ask unanimous publicans. I think now is the time to obscure, shall we say, game of rotating consent they go forward. get this changed. By the way, the Sen- holds, what I called the switcharoo, In one case, a nominee was a judge ator is absolutely correct on the bipar- ducking out before the time runs and who was supported by both a Democrat tisan nature of the rule change. The getting somebody else to actually have and a Republican—the Senators from vote was 84 to 13. There was over- your hold for you but get in a proxy. his home State—who had passed out of whelming bipartisan support for it. Given this was a rule that was adopt- the Judiciary Committee by a unani- The Library of Congress has actually ed with a very strong vote, a very mous rollcall vote of 19 to 0. They have put together a very thoughtful histor- strong bipartisan vote, and that it is been held for months and months. The ical analysis featuring the discussion now a rule of the Senate, what com- distinguished Senator from Arizona, of things such as the ‘‘Mae West’’ hold, ment would the Senator have on that Mr. KYL, was put in the unfortunate which came to be known as the ‘‘come third tactic in terms of its merit and position, since he had voted for this look me over’’ hold, which I gather was appropriateness, if we find it is being nominee in committee, to have to not a full-fledged hold but it might ac- used at the end of the 6 days? Would come to the floor and raise an objec- tually blossom into one. that spur the need for reform of this tion to the unanimous consent request So the Senator is absolutely right rule? for a judge who he voted for in com- about what the choices are. That is Mr. WYDEN. It surely would. I am mittee and one of his Republican col- why it is time, once and for all, to get grateful to the Senator from Rhode Is- leagues supported—the home State this changed. I so appreciate the Sen- land for prosecuting the reform case. I Senator supported—to have to object ator, and also Senator MCCASKILL from have talked with Senator GRASSLEY to that nomination going forward be- Missouri, coming and highlighting the about it, and with Senator MCCASKILL cause somebody had a secret hold. fact that this has again gotten out of and the Senator, and I think this is the We went through a great deal of hand. time. these. I want to salute Senator The historical analysis of this has There are two points with respect to the secret hold: one as it relates to the MCCASKILL. She carried the greater been that the hold was something that part of the burden. I only tried to move would be used rarely. The hold was for institution and one as it relates to an a few. I think she tried to move over 70 something of great consequence. Yet individual Senator. With respect to the institution, in this example, the Sen- by the time the day was done. I really now it seems we have these secret ator has given us scores of these secret want to extend my appreciation to her holds that are simply thrown out for holds. I think this serves to undermine for that. nominations and pieces of legislation the credibility of the institution at a I say to Senator WYDEN, as I under- because someone has some modest in- crucial time in American history. It is stand it, the rule is that now that these terest or is carrying out a different no secret Americans are divided on a unanimous consent requests have been agenda, and I think that is why the se- host of issues. made, there is a 6-day-of-session period crecy is so unfortunate. Well, if the Senate insists on doing so that has now begun to run, and at the I thank my colleague. much important business in secret— Mr. WHITEHOUSE. So to have 80 se- end of that 6 days, our Republican col- which is what happens if you honor cret holds by one party, all at once leagues will be obliged to disclose pub- these secret holds—I think that just pending in the Senate, is not con- licly their holds, who is holding it, and undermines the institution. Because I what their reason is. sistent with the history of the use of think, first and foremost, you are abso- I understand there is a potential this procedural tactic in this body. Is lutely right to zero in right now where loophole, which is they could pull sort my understanding correct? we have all these secret holds. of the old switcharoo, and in the 6-day Mr. WYDEN. The Senator is abso- Secondly, with respect to an indi- period the Senator or Senators with lutely right about the fact that 80 se- vidual Senator, what seems particu- the hold could all release their hold so cret holds is clearly not what Senator larly important—the Senator and I that at the end of the 6-day period they GRASSLEY and I and reformers thought share an interest in health care and a have no hold to disclose, but they could would happen. Given all these secret variety of economic issues—suppose an connive with another colleague to put holds, you would think at the back of individual Senator works for years and in a new hold, since the unanimous the Executive Calendar—which is page years to try to build a bipartisan coali- consent request, so they can start the 19; it is entitled ‘‘Notice of Intent to tion on an issue and then is done in by process all over and hide their account- Object to Proceeding’’—given what the an unknown or secret opponent, an un- ability. distinguished Senator from Rhode Is- known, unseen opponent who has been But it strikes me those are really the land has pointed out, one would think able, in effect, to block all that bipar- only two choices our Republican col- that page 19, ‘‘Notice of Intent to Ob- tisan work in secret. leagues have: They either have to di- ject to Proceeding,’’ would be filled So I want the Senator to know I am vulge or they have to engage in a game with these names if the rule was being four-square behind his efforts to get of switcharoo, connivance with another honored. this changed. Senator GRASSLEY and I Republican colleague to try to duck I say to the Senator, both you and I have been talking about it. I think out from under the rule which was are holding up this page 19 with nary a there is an opportunity to make this passed I think by 92 votes. It has very word on it. bipartisan. strong bipartisan support. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. We are looking I will also say, in closing—and the I say to Senator WYDEN, I just want- at an empty page. Senator has been kind to give me all ed to clear that understanding with the So just to summarize, the clock has this time—I do not think the secret Senator since he is an expert on this run as a result of this series of unani- hold passes the smell test of openness issue, that the clock is running, that mous consent requests Senator in American government. It is time to they have 6 days to come clean about MCCASKILL and I have put forward. The change it. I look forward to working this; and that the only two ways out 6 days have begun. By the end of that, with my colleague to finally, after all are either to divulge or connive with one of three things—as the Senator has of these years, get this done and send another Senator to engage in a little corrected me—will have happened. Ei- the secret hold off into the dust bin of switcharoo. ther the hold will have been lifted, and history. Mr. WYDEN. Or I think there might then we can move to unanimous con- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. The legacy of the be a third option, of course, which is to sent and clear these individuals who Senator from Oregon on this, with 10

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I think the straw that broke the long interest and dedication to the en- These waters could now become pol- camel’s back—or maybe the 80 straws vironment, Nelson would say ‘‘by os- luted or wiped out altogether unless that broke the camel’s back—was the mosis’’ while growing up in Clear Lake, Congress takes action. absolute avalanche of secret holds that WI. I am working to see that Congress has confronted our new President from He reflected the very best of our stands up to the special interests that this Republican minority. It has come State from the beginning, building on want to roll back the Clean Water to the point where the President, I Wisconsin’s long tradition of environ- Act’s protections and ensure that these think fairly, believes his ability to mental conservation. Our State passed bodies of water can continue to provide staff his own administration is being landmark forest and waterpower con- drinking water, wildlife habitat, recre- compromised by people who will not servation acts during the progressive ation, and support for industry and ag- stand and be counted and be account- era and lays claim not only to Gaylord riculture for generations of Wisconsin- able for the reason for their opposition. Nelson but to other giants of the con- ites to come. It is being done in the dark, secretly, servation movement such as Aldo So I have joined with Minnesota Rep- and without any accountability. I Leopold, John Muir, and Sigurd Olson. resentative JIM OBERSTAR to introduce agree that needs to be put to an end. All of them were inspired, as Nelson the Clean Water Restoration Act. This So I urge people who are watching was, by the beautiful Wisconsin wilder- bill is designed to accomplish one basic this: The sixth day has begun—6 days ness. The natural beauty of our State and important goal: ensure that the of session. At the end, we will know charted the course of Nelson’s life, Clean Water Act of 1972 stays in place. who is doing this or we will be able to from the shores of Clear Lake to the There are no new regulations in our clear these nominees, and we will have banks of the Potomac, where he legislation, only a return to the origi- broken this unfortunate practice, to a changed the way we think about our nal intent of the Clean Water Act, significant degree or we will have planet and changed the law to protect which has protected our waters for learned something I think very unfor- the water we drink and the air we more than 35 years. tunate about our friends on the other breathe. Gaylord Nelson and others have done side; that is, that they have agreed to There are few Members of this body, so much to protect the health of our connive with one another to play a past or present, who have left such a waters, and we owe it to them and to switcharoo and bring in a new Senator valuable legacy. So I am proud to help ourselves to carry that legacy forward. to dodge the clear import of the rule celebrate that legacy with a resolution That is what I seek to do in the Senate that the Senator from Oregon and Sen- in the House and Senate celebrating with the Clean Water Restoration Act. ator GRASSLEY worked on, on a bipar- the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and We face many other challenges as tisan basis, to put into effect in this its founder. As we look ahead to the well. Of course, climate change looms body and which was approved by an many challenges we face, we can draw largest of all. We need to address the enormous majority of this body. So the strength from the example Gaylord set serious problem of climate change and clock is running and we will see. We for us all. He drove tremendous change do so without unfairly hurting Wis- will learn a lot about this institution and, with Earth Day, created a new consin, which relies on coal for much of and our colleagues in 6 days. I thank momentum that has been critical to so its energy needs. If we do this right, we the Senator for his leadership on this many efforts to protect the health of have an opportunity to pass legislation issue. our environment. that will reduce greenhouse gas emis- I yield the floor, and I note the ab- Gaylord also understood the connec- sions and create energy jobs here in sence of a quorum. tion between the two great Wisconsin America. We can help American busi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The traditions of fiscal responsibility and nesses gain a competitive advantage clerk will call the roll. conservation. Too often, a Federal pro- developing new renewable energy and The assistant bill clerk proceeded to gram that is wasting taxpayer dollars energy efficient technologies. call the roll. is also laying waste to our air, our The desire to protect our air, our The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- water or our public lands. The Nation’s water, and our planet will bring people ator from Rhode Island. outdated mining laws are a perfect ex- together tomorrow, all around the Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I ample. These laws allow the mining world. They will talk about global ask unanimous consent that the order companies to mine on our public lands issues we face and the local environ- for the quorum call be rescinded. for next to nothing and leave behind an mental issues in their communities The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without environmental mess for taxpayers to that they want to address. They will objection, it is so ordered. clean up. organize, mobilize, and galvanize new f Gaylord fought to change those laws, momentum for change. and when I was elected to the Senate, That is exactly what Gaylord Nelson MORNING BUSINESS he asked me to take up this fight and intended. He knew the power of people Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I I have. I have made it part of my Con- coming together and what that could ask unanimous consent that the Sen- trol Spending Now Act, legislation to mean for the air we breathe, the water ate proceed to a period of morning cut the deficit by about $1⁄2 trillion we drink, and the national parks and business, with Senators permitted to over the next 10 years. If we scrap public lands we all cherish. He knew speak for up to 10 minutes each. these outdated mining laws, we can that these natural resources connect us The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without save taxpayers hundreds of millions of all and that Earth Day would bring us objection, it is so ordered. dollars and protect the public lands together to protect them. f that belong to the American people. I am so grateful to have known Gay- They do not belong to the mining com- lord Nelson, and I am proud of the leg- 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH panies. acy he left behind. As we celebrate the DAY I am also working on another envi- 40th anniversary of Earth Day, we re- Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, I ronmental issue that has a special con- member the man from Clear Lake who come to the floor to recognize the 40th nection to Gaylord Nelson; that is, came to this body inspired by the beau- anniversary of Earth Day and to re- clean water. The man from Clear Lake tiful Wisconsin landscape of his child- member the man who founded Earth did so much for clear, clean water ev- hood and in the end made a better Day, the late Wisconsin Governor and erywhere, including being a champion world for us all. Senator Gaylord Nelson. of the Clean Water Act. Mr. President, I yield the floor. Before he was the founder of Earth Today, the Clean Water Act is under The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Day, and one of the Nation’s greatest threat because two recent Supreme ator from Vermont.

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He was down-to- Chile, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, 50-year career at St. Michael’s speak earth, respected by all in this body, Lebanon, Lithuania, the Netherlands, for me, and I ask unanimous consent and he had a commitment to the envi- Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, that it be printed in the RECORD. ronment rarely ever matched. The Sen- Switzerland, Uruguay, Venezuela, and There being no objection, the mate- ator from Wisconsin has said it far more than 40 U.S. States and unequivo- rial was ordered to be printed in the more eloquently than I could. But I cally affirm the Armenian Genocide. RECORD, as follows: think how fortunate we are that we f [From the Burlington Free Press, April 20, have this Senator from Wisconsin who 2010] TRIBUTE TO RITA MCCAFFREY has carried out that commitment to ST. MICHAEL’S COLLEGE PROFESSOR DEPARTS the environment, that commitment to Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, a distin- WITH CONCERT the best ideals of our government. I guished and giving Vermonter will be (By Matt Sutkoski) know our dear, departed friend Gaylord retiring after nearly 40 years of work- St. Michael’s College emeritus professor Nelson would be so proud to have the ing on behalf of Vermont’s prisoners William Tortolano has made big, varied con- Senator here representing Wisconsin. and former prisoners. Rita Whalen tributions to the school in his 50-year career Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, let McCaffrey is stepping down in May as there. me thank the Senator from Vermont the Executive Director of Dismas of He’s taught humanities and music, di- for his kind words, for his remembering Vermont, a residential program that rected the chorus, gave and organized count- Gaylord Nelson, and, of course, for the helps former prisoners transition and less performances, and even designed the incredible legacy of his own for the en- reintegrate into society. Opened in organ in St. Michael’s chapel. vironment, coming from one of the So it stands to reason his going-away gift Burlington in 1986, Dismas of Vermont to the community is just as varied. most beautiful States in this country, has grown to provide supportive hous- The free concert at 7:30 p.m. today in the Vermont. I thank him. ing in three homes and three satellite chapel will feature his beloved organ, even f apartments in the Burlington and Rut- more beloved family members, the Vermont 95TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE land communities, and has served more Gregorian Chant Schola, the St. Michael’s College Chorale and a wide range of musical ARMENIAN GENOCIDE than a thousand men and women in the past 25 years. selections. Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, we teach Rita has engaged hundreds of Tortolano, 80, is founder and first chairman of the St. Michael’s College fine arts de- our children that genocide, wherever it Vermonters from all walks of life occurs, is a crime against humanity partment. He also founded the St. Michael’s through the years to actively partici- Chorale and was its director for 28 years. that must never be tolerated or ig- pate in the Mission of Dismas: to rec- nored. That is why it is so important Music extends deeply into his personal life. oncile former prisoners with society He married a musician, his three children for the United States to always recog- and society with former prisoners are accomplished musicians and his grand- nize genocide for what it is and ac- through participation in a supportive children are headed in the same direction, he knowledge when it takes place. family-like community. The Dismas said. ‘‘They were not forced into it, obvi- Between 1915 and 1923, the Ottoman model Rita founded in Vermont is pow- ously. This was something they wanted to Empire carried out genocide against do,’’ Tortolano said. the Armenian people. However, the ered by volunteers who cook and share Tonight’s concert will feature two of his United States has yet to recognize this the evening meal, choose to live in the children, and a grandson, a senior majoring stain on history by its rightful name community with the residents, and in music at Boston College and a cellist. despite an irrefutable body of evidence participate as active board members. Tortolano said he had some experience with organ design because he took a course documenting the atrocities. The act of mutual reconciliation happens because community members on the subject while at the New England Diplomats, members of the military, Conservatory of Music, and he has always humanitarians, journalists and others come into the home and become a part of the Dismas family. been interested in the instrument. from the United States and around the He designed the organ for the Chapel of St. world saw with their own eyes the de- Rita’s strong commitment to build- Michael the Archangel with the structure’s portation, starvation, drowning and ing and encouraging community sup- acoustics in mind. ‘‘It has to fit the acous- murder of an estimated 1.5 million Ar- port for former prisoners exemplifies tics, the reverberations. You don’t buy it at menians. And there are countless testi- the charitable spirit that has made Walmart or anything,’’ he said. monies from victims who lived to tell Vermont one of the best places in the He completed the organ’s design in 1962; country to live. Her efforts have the chapel opened in 1964; and the organ was of their experiences. installed in 1966, he said. At the time, it cost The American Ambassador to the changed the direction of many lives and encouraged many to work towards $13,500, which in today’s dollars would be Ottoman Empire, Henry Morganthau, more than $97,000, according to the Con- wrote: reconciliation and respect. By steering sumer Price Index inflation calculator. When the Turkish authorities gave the or- former prisoners away from crime and That’s not particularly expensive for a cus- ders for these deportations, they were mere- toward a more constructive path, her tom-made organ, he said. ly giving the death warrant to a whole race; work has also made the community a St. Michael’s College’s student body was they understood this well, and in their con- safer and better place to live. She strictly male when Tortolano joined the fac- versations with me, they made no particular leaves a legacy that is as inspiring as it ulty. He was in charge of the chorus, but as attempt to conceal the fact. is impressive, and her successor will more women became students, he created a There were great efforts made by have large shoes to fill. new St. Michael’s Chorale in 1970, when the Americans to relieve the suffering of college became co-ed and eventually dis- As she moves on from a career path banded the all-male group. the victims of what would become the that began in 1974, I congratulate Rita Tortolano said the Chorale is among his first genocide of the 20th century. Pow- for her invaluable service and leader- best memories of his career. True, he per- erful leaders of industry and govern- ship and I wish her a happy retirement. formed for the Pope, and at Notre Dame, and ment did speak out. Schoolchildren and f Cambridge University. But he said he takes poor families contributed mightily to great joy in remaining in touch with past try to save lives by donating whatever TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM Chorale members and attending reunions. they could. American farmers sent food TORTOLANO This semester, Tortolano is teaching hu- to reduce starvation. Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, one of manities, but this will be his last year, and Yet in the 95 years since the Arme- my fondest memories of my under- the concert is his official retirement. He won’t just sit back. ‘‘I feel very good, nian Genocide began, the word ‘‘geno- graduate days at St. Michael’s college and I keep very busy,’’ he said. He’ll con- cide’’ has not been used by the United was getting to know both Dr. William tinue in music; he’ll do workshops and recit- States to describe the atrocities car- Tortolano and his extremely accom- als. And, Tortolano says, he’ll look back ried out against the Armenians. plished wife Martha. fondly at his five decades at St. Michael’s.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:13 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21AP6.016 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2515 ‘‘It’s been a great experience,’’ he said. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT on D.C. Act 18–353, ‘‘Third and H Streets, f N.E. Economic Development Act of 2010’’; to Messages from the President of the the Committee on Homeland Security and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS United States were communicated to Governmental Affairs. the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his EC–5516. A communication from the Chair- secretaries. man of the Council of the District of Colum- TRIBUTE TO JANET KURLAND bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report f on D.C. Act 18–354, ‘‘Foster Care Youth Iden- ∑ Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I would EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED tity Protection Amendment Act of 2010’’; to like to ask my colleagues to join me in the Committee on Homeland Security and recognizing Janet Kurland, a great Bal- As in executive session the Presiding Governmental Affairs. timore social worker, who is being hon- Officer laid before the Senate messages EC–5517. A communication from the Chair- ored next Monday by the Edward A. from the President of the United man of the Council of the District of Colum- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Myerberg Senior Center. States submitting sundry nominations which were referred to the appropriate on D.C. Act 18–355, ‘‘Jubilee Housing Resi- For decades, Janet has been a trail- dential Rental Project Real Property Tax blazer in policies and practices per- committees. Exemption Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on taining to the elderly and their fami- (The nominations received today are Homeland Security and Governmental Af- lies. Among her many accomplish- printed at the end of the Senate pro- fairs. ments, she was instrumental in estab- ceedings.) EC–5518. A communication from the Chair- man of the Council of the District of Colum- lishing the Northwest Senior Center in f bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report 1976, the predecessor to the Myerberg MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE on D.C. Act 18–356, ‘‘Campbell Heights Resi- Center that honors her today. dents Real Property Tax Exemption Act of Since first receiving her master of ENROLLED BILL SIGNED 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- social work degree in the early 1960s, At 1:30 p.m., a message from the rity and Governmental Affairs. Janet has set the gold standard for House of Representatives, delivered by EC–5519. A communication from the Chair- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- man of the Council of the District of Colum- practices in gerontology. Her current bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report work as the senior care specialist at nounced that the Speaker has signed on D.C. Act 18–357, ‘‘Disposition of the Prop- the Jewish Family Services of Balti- the following enrolled bill: erty Formerly Designated as Federal Res- more, a place where she has worked in H.R. 4360. An act to designate the Depart- ervations 129, 130, and 299 Approval Act of different capacities for over 40 years, is ment of Veterans Affairs blind rehabilitation 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- just one highlight of what has been an center in Long Beach, California, as the rity and Governmental Affairs. ‘‘Major Charles Robert Soltes, Jr., O.D. De- EC–5520. A communication from the Chair- outstanding career. man of the Council of the District of Colum- Janet is a sought-after consultant partment of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehabili- tation Center’’. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report who has developed manuals and train- on D.C. Act 18–358, ‘‘Old Morgan School ing courses credited with advancing f Place, N.W., Designation Amendment Act of best practices that have benefited the EXECUTIVE AND OTHER 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- elderly in housing, life care commu- rity and Governmental Affairs. COMMUNICATIONS EC–5521. A communication from the Chair- nities, and health care facilities. Her The following communications were man of the Council of the District of Colum- professional uniqueness lies in her abil- laid before the Senate, together with bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ity to carefully and compassionately accompanying papers, reports, and doc- on D.C. Act 18–359, ‘‘Special Event Exemp- tion Temporary Amendment Act of 2010’’; to assess the dynamics and needs of indi- uments, and were referred as indicated: viduals and families in order to im- the Committee on Homeland Security and prove the lives of all senior citizens. EC–5510. A communication from the Chair- Governmental Affairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–5522. A communication from the Chair- In 2001, Janet was the first recipient bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report man of the Council of the District of Colum- of the Daniel Thursz Distinguished on D.C. Act 18–346, ‘‘Fiscal Year 2010 Bal- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Service Award from Kehilla, a Balti- anced Budget and Spending Pressure Control on D.C. Act 18–360, ‘‘SOME, Inc., Technical more Jewish communal professionals Plan Temporary Act of 2010’’; to the Com- Amendments Temporary Act of 2010’’; to the association. She is also recognized by mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- her students as an excellent teacher for mental Affairs. ernmental Affairs. EC–5511. A communication from the Chair- EC–5523. A communication from the Chair- the post-masters course she teaches at man of the Council of the District of Colum- the University of Maryland School of man of the Council of the District of Colum- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Social Work called ‘‘The Aging Proc- on D.C. Act 18–349, ‘‘Newborn Safe Haven on D.C. Act 18–361, ‘‘IHOP Restaurant #3221 ess.’’ Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the Committee Tax Exemption Clarification Temporary Act Not only has Janet made in impact on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Se- in Baltimore, but she could easily be fairs. curity and Governmental Affairs. called a world ambassador for the el- EC–5512. A communication from the Chair- EC–5524. A communication from the Chair- man of the Council of the District of Colum- man of the Council of the District of Colum- derly as well. She has traveled exten- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report sively in Poland, Russia, Israel, China, bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 18–350, ‘‘Small Business Sta- on D.C. Act 18–362, ‘‘Tregaron Conservancy and Kenya to train social workers and Clarification Temporary Act of 2010’’; to the bilization and Job Creation Strategy Amend- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- to work with elderly populations. She ment Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on ernmental Affairs. is highly engaged in the world around Homeland Security and Governmental Af- her and has proven that compassion EC–5525. A communication from the Chair- fairs. man of the Council of the District of Colum- and care can easily transcend different EC–5513. A communication from the Chair- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report cultures and language barriers. Her be- man of the Council of the District of Colum- on D.C. Act 18–368, ‘‘Msgr J. Mundell Way lief that elderly people often have an bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Designation Act of 2010’’; to the Committee untapped internal capacity to live on D.C. Act 18–351, ‘‘Attorney General for the on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- more fully than even they themselves District of Columbia Clarification and Elect- fairs. ed Term Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the EC–5526. A communication from the Chair- can imagine continues to be an inspira- Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- tion for many people around the globe. man of the Council of the District of Colum- ernmental Affairs. bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report I urge my colleagues to join me in EC–5514. A communication from the Chair- on D.C. Act 18–369, ‘‘Ronald H. Brown Way congratulating Janet on this award man of the Council of the District of Colum- Designation Act of 2010’’; to the Committee and in thanking her for her many years bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of dedicated service to our older popu- on D.C. Act 18–352, ‘‘Prohibition Against fairs. lation. The Edward A. Myerberg Senior Selling Tobacco Products to Minors Amend- EC–5527. A communication from the Chair- Center, the Jewish and greater Balti- ment Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on man of the Council of the District of Colum- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report more senior community, in fact seniors fairs. on D.C. Act 18–370, ‘‘Rev. Dr. Edward Thomas around the world are benefitting from EC–5515. A communication from the Chair- Way Designation Act of 2010’’; to the Com- Janet Kurland’s expertise and dedica- man of the Council of the District of Colum- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- tion.∑ bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mental Affairs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 00:49 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP6.025 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S2516 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 21, 2010 EC–5528. A communication from the Chair- suant to law, the report of a rule entitled pensation and Expenses’’ (RIN2590–AA03; man of the Council of the District of Colum- ‘‘National Industrial Security Program Di- RIN2590–AA31; RIN2590–AA34) received dur- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report rective No. 1’’ (RIN3095–AB63) received in the ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office on D.C. Act 18–371, ‘‘Council Cable Autonomy Office of the President of the Senate on April of the President of the Senate on April 6, and Control Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the 15, 2010; to the Committee on Homeland Se- 2010; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- curity and Governmental Affairs. and Urban Affairs. ernmental Affairs. EC–5541. A communication from the Senior EC–5550. A communication from the Asso- EC–5529. A communication from the Chair- Procurement Analyst, Office of the Sec- ciate General Counsel for Legislation and man of the Council of the District of Colum- retary, Department of the Interior, trans- Regulations, Office of Community Planning bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule and Development, Department of Housing on D.C. Act 18–372, ‘‘Tenth Street Commu- entitled ‘‘Acquisition Regulation Rewrite’’ and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- nity Park Designation Act of 2010’’; to the (RIN1093–AA11) received in the Office of the suant to law, the report of a rule entitled Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- President of the Senate on April 15, 2010; to ‘‘Section 108 Community Development Loan ernmental Affairs. the Committee on Homeland Security and Guarantee Program: Participation of States EC–5530. A communication from the Chair- Governmental Affairs. as Borrowers Pursuant to Section 222 of the man of the Council of the District of Colum- EC–5542. A communication from the Acting Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009’’ bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- ((RIN2506–AC28)(Docket No. 5326–F–02)) re- on D.C. Act 18–373, ‘‘Abe Pollin City Title quisition Policy, General Services Adminis- ceived in the Office of the President of the Championship and Title Trophy Designation tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Senate on April 14, 2010; to the Committee on Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisi- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Security and Governmental Affairs. tion Regulation; Federal Acquisition Cir- EC–5551. A communication from the Acting EC–5531. A communication from the Chair- cular 2005–41; Introduction’’ (FAC 2005–41) re- Director, Office of Thrift Supervision, De- man of the Council of the District of Colum- ceived in the Office of the President of the partment of the Treasury, transmitting, pur- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Senate on April 16, 2010; to the Committee on suant to law, a report relative to the details on D.C. Act 18–374, ‘‘Tenant Opportunity to Homeland Security and Governmental Af- of the Office’s compensation plan for fiscal Purchase Preservation Clarification Tem- fairs. year 2010; to the Committee on Banking, porary Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the Com- EC–5543. A communication from the Acting Housing, and Urban Affairs. mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- EC–5552. A communication from the Sec- mental Affairs. quisition Policy, General Services Adminis- retary, Federal Trade Commission, transmit- EC–5532. A communication from the Chair- tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ting, pursuant to law, an annual report on man of the Council of the District of Colum- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisi- the actions taken by the Commission rel- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report tion Regulation; Federal Acquisition Cir- ative to the Fair Debt Collection Practices on D.C. Act 18–375, ‘‘H Street, N.E. Small cular 2005–41; Small Entity Compliance Act during 2009; to the Committee on Bank- Business Streetscape Construction Real Guide’’ (FAC 2005–41) received in the Office of ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Property Tax Deferral Temporary Act of the President of the Senate on April 16, 2010; EC–5553. A communication from the Pro- 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- to the Committee on Homeland Security and gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic rity and Governmental Affairs. Governmental Affairs. Safety Administration, Department of EC–5533. A communication from the Chair- EC–5544. A communication from the Acting Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to man of the Council of the District of Colum- Senior Procurement Executive, Office of Ac- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Tire Fuel bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report quisition Policy, General Services Adminis- Efficiency Consumer Information Program’’ on D.C. Act 18–376, ‘‘Adams Morgan Main tration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the (RIN2127–AK45) received during adjournment Street Group Temporary Amendment Act of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Acquisi- of the Senate in the Office of the President 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland Secu- tion Regulation; FAR Case 2009–005, Use of of the Senate on April 6, 2010; to the Com- rity and Governmental Affairs. Project Labor Agreements for Federal Con- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–5534. A communication from the Chair- struction Projects’’ ((RIN9000–AL31)(FAC tation. man of the Council of the District of Colum- 2005–41)) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–5554. A communication from the Pro- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report dent of the Senate on April 16, 2010; to the gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic on D.C. Act 18–377, ‘‘Lis Pendens Amendment Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- Safety Administration, Department of Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on Homeland ernmental Affairs. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–5545. A communication from the Chair- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal EC–5535. A communication from the Chair- man of the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Theft Pro- man of the Council of the District of Colum- mission, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tection and Rollaway Prevention’’ (RIN2127– bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Commission’s fiscal year 2009 annual report AK38) received during adjournment of the on D.C. Act 18–378, ‘‘Certified Capital Compa- relative to the Notification and Federal Em- Senate in the Office of the President of the nies Improvement Amendment Act of 2010’’; ployee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Senate on April 6, 2010; to the Committee on to the Committee on Homeland Security and Act of 2002; to the Committee on Homeland Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Governmental Affairs. Security and Governmental Affairs. EC–5555. A communication from the Pro- EC–5536. A communication from the Chair- EC–5546. A communication from the Direc- gram Analyst, National Highway Traffic man of the Council of the District of Colum- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Safety Administration, Department of bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on D.C. Act 18–379, ‘‘Safe Release of Inmates Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Amendment Act of 2010’’; to the Committee ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Air Brake on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- titled ‘‘Polyglyceryl Phthalate Ester of Co- Systems’’ (RIN2127–AK62) received during ad- fairs. conut Oil Fatty Acids; Exemption from the journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–5537. A communication from the Chair- Requirement of a Tolerance; Technical Cor- President of the Senate on April 6, 2010; to man of the Council of the District of Colum- rection’’ (FRL No. 8436–3) received in the Of- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report fice of the President of the Senate on April Transportation. on D.C. Act 18–380, ‘‘Uniform Unsworn For- 16, 2010; to the Committee on Agriculture, EC–5556. A communication from the Dep- eign Declarations Amendment Act of 2010’’; Nutrition, and Forestry. uty Assistant General Counsel, Office of to the Committee on Homeland Security and EC–5547. A communication from the Under Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings, De- Governmental Affairs. Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readi- partment of Transportation, transmitting, EC–5538. A communication from the Chair- ness), Department of Defense, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled man of the Council of the District of Colum- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘Cost and ‘‘Enhancing Airline Passenger Protections: bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report Impact on Recruiting and Retention of Pro- Extension of Compliance Date for Posting of on D.C. Act 18–381, ‘‘DC Circulator Bus Juris- viding Thrift Savings Plan Matching Con- Flight Delay Data on Web Sites’’ (RIN2105– diction Expansion Amendment Act of 2010’’; tributions’’; to the Committee on Armed AE00) received during adjournment of the to the Committee on Homeland Security and Services. Senate in the Office of the President of the Governmental Affairs. EC–5548. A communication from the Assist- Senate on April 6, 2010; to the Committee on EC–5539. A communication from the Chair- ant Secretary of Defense (Global Strategic Commerce, Science, and Transportation. man of the Council of the District of Colum- Affairs), Department of Defense, transmit- EC–5557. A communication from the Para- bia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report ting, pursuant to law, a report relative to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- on D.C. Act 18–382, ‘‘Energy Efficiency Fi- Cooperative Threat Reduction Programs; to tration, Department of Transportation, nancing Act of 2010’’; to the Committee on the Committee on Armed Services. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Homeland Security and Governmental Af- EC–5549. A communication from the Gen- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; fairs. eral Counsel of the Federal Housing Finance Airbus Model A300 B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4– EC–5540. A communication from the Dep- Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2C, B4–103, and B4–203 Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– uty Archivist, National Archives and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Federal Home Loan AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2009–1166)) received Records Administration, transmitting, pur- Bank Directors’ Eligibility, Elections, Com- in the Office of the President of the Senate

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A communication from the Para- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Office, Department of Commerce, transmit- legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tration, Department of Transportation, Transportation Conformity Requirement for titled ‘‘Cancellation of Rule of Practice transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Bernalillo County’’ (FRL No. 9140–2) received 41.200(b) before the Board of Patent Appeals a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; in the Office of the President of the Senate and Interference Proceedings’’ (RIN0651– The Boeing Company Model 767–200, –300, and on April 16, 2010; to the Committee on Envi- AC46) received in the Office of the President –300F Series Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) ronment and Public Works. of the Senate on April 15, 2010; to the Com- (Docket No. FAA–2008–0978)) received in the EC–5567. A communication from the Chief, mittee on the Judiciary. Office of the President of the Senate on April Branch of Listing, Fish and Wildlife Service, EC–5577. A communication from the Assist- 15, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, Department of the Interior, transmitting, ant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Science, and Transportation. pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled Affairs, Department of Justice, transmit- EC–5559. A communication from the Para- ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and ting, pursuant to law, the quarterly report of legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the Department of Justice’s Office of Privacy tration, Department of Transportation, the Salt Creek Tiger Beetle’’ (RIN1018–AT79) and Civil Liberties; to the Committee on the transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of received during adjournment of the Senate Judiciary. a rule entitled ‘‘Amendment of Class E Air- in the Office of the President of the Senate space; Lampasas, TX’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) on April 2, 2010; to the Committee on Envi- f (Docket No. FAA–2009–0925)) received in the ronment and Public Works. Office of the President of the Senate on April EC–5568. A communication from the Direc- PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS 15, 2010; to the Committee on Commerce, tor of the U.S. Geological Survey, Depart- ment of the Interior, transmitting, pursuant The following petition or memorial Science, and Transportation. was laid before the Senate and was re- EC–5560. A communication from the Direc- to law, a report entitled, ‘‘Mineral Com- tor, National Marine Fisheries Service, De- modity Summaries 2010’’; to the Committee ferred or ordered to lie on the table as partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- on Environment and Public Works. indicated: ant to law, a report relative to the disclosure EC–5569. A communication from the Ad- POM–97. A resolution adopted by the Sen- of financial interest and recusal require- ministrator, Environmental Protection ate of the General Assembly of the State of ments for Regional Fishery Management Agency, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Tennessee urging Congress to adopt legisla- Councils and Scientific and Statistical Com- port entitled ‘‘Fiscal Year 2008 Superfund tion that would postpone the Environmental mittees; to the Committee on Commerce, Five-Year Review Report to Congress’’; to Protection Agency’s effort to regulate green- Science, and Transportation. the Committee on Environment and Public house gas emissions from stationary sources EC–5561. A communication from the Acting Works. using existing Clean Air Act Authority; to EC–5570. A communication from the Assist- Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Management, Minerals Management Service, sources. Department of the Interior, transmitting, ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Annexes to the Fiscal Year 2009 An- SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 200 pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled nual Report on U.S. Government Assistance ‘‘Oil and Gas Sulphur Operations in the Whereas, the U.S. Environmental Protec- to and Cooperative Activities with Eurasia; Outer Continental Shelf—Oil and Gas Pro- tion Agency’s (EPA’s) plan to regulate to the Committee on Foreign Relations. duction Requirements’’ (RIN1010–AD12) re- greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new EC–5571. A communication from the Dep- cars and light trucks will trigger the same ceived in the Office of the President of the uty Director of Regulations and Policy Man- Senate on April 15, 2010; to the Committee on regulation of GHG emissions from stationary agement Staff, Food and Drug Administra- sources like manufacturing facilities, power Energy and Natural Resources. tion, Department of Health and Human Serv- EC–5562. A communication from the Gen- plants, hospitals, and commercial establish- ices, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory ments; and port of a rule entitled ‘‘Regulations Restrict- Whereas, regulating greenhouse gas emis- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ing the Sale and Distribution of Cigarettes the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standards for sions from stationary sources under the and Smokeless Tobacco to Protect Children Clean Air Act might be a great anchor on Business Practices and Communication Pro- and Adolescents’’ (RIN0910–AG33) received tocols for Public Utilities’’ (FERC Docket manufacturing and the economy in general; during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- and No. RM05–5–017) received in the Office of the fice of the President of the Senate on April President of the Senate on April 14, 2010; to Whereas, the pending EPA effort might 6, 2010; to the Committee on Health, Edu- burden progress on two of the nation’s top the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- cation, Labor, and Pensions. sources. priorities, environmental improvement and EC–5572. A communication from the Assist- economic recovery, by imposing onerous per- EC–5563. A communication from the Sec- ant General Counsel for Regulations, Office mitting requirements that will significantly retary of the Department of Energy, trans- of Safe and Drug Free Schools, Department delay or even eliminate investments in new mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to of Education, transmitting, pursuant to law, energy-efficient technologies; and a National Academy of Sciences study re- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Emergency Whereas, over four million jobs were lost garding the use of full-fuel-cycle measure- Management for Higher Education Grant in 2009, and the EPA’s proposed regulations ments as part of the Department of Energy’s Program’’, received in the Office of the have the potential to cause even further job appliance standards program; to the Com- President of the Senate on April 14, 2010; to losses; and mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, Whereas, the regulatory requirements of EC–5564. A communication from the Direc- and Pensions. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–5573. A communication from the Sec- the Clean Air Act will overwhelm state agen- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, retary of Health and Human Services, trans- cies, which are not equipped to handle the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to estimated six million permitting requests ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Family Violence Prevention and Serv- anticipated; and titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ices Program for fiscal years 2007–2008; to the Whereas, only Congress can act to avoid mentation Plans; Revisions to the Kentucky Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and the significant costs and burdens imposed by State Implementation Plan’’ (FRL No. 9139– Pensions. such regulations on stationary sources, 1) received in the Office of the President of EC–5574. A communication from the Sec- which even the EPA admits will lead to ‘‘ab- the Senate on April 16, 2010; to the Com- retary of Health and Human Services, trans- surd results’’: Now, therefore, be it mittee on Environment and Public Works. mitting, pursuant to law, an annual report Resolved by the Senate of the One Hundred EC–5565. A communication from the Direc- relative to Indian Health Service funding for Sixth General Assembly of the State of Ten- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, contract support costs of self-determination nessee, That we hereby encourage the United Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, awards; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. States Congress to adopt legislation that Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- EC–5575. A communication from the Dep- would postpone The Environmental Protec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- uty Assistant Administrator of Diversion tion Agency’s effort to regulate greenhouse titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Control, Drug Enforcement Agency, Depart- gas emissions from stationary sources using mentation Plans; Tennessee; Visibility Im- ment of Justice, transmitting, pursuant to existing Clean Air Act authority until Con- pairment Prevention for Federal Class I law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Schedules gress adopts a balanced approach to address Areas; Removal of Federally Promulgated of Controlled Substances: Table of Excluded climate and energy supply issues without Provisions’’ (FRL No. 9138–9) received in the Nonnarcotic Products: Nasal Decongestant crippling the economy. Be it further Office of the President of the Senate on April Inhalers Manufactured by Classic Pharma- Resolved, That an enrolled copy of this res- 16, 2010; to the Committee on Environment ceuticals, LLC’’ (Docket No. DEA–329F) re- olution be transmitted to the Speaker and and Public Works. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representa- EC–5566. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on tives, the President and the Secretary of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, April 6, 2010; to the Committee on the Judici- U.S. Senate, and to each member of Ten- Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation, ary. nessee’s Congressional delegation.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 02:13 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP6.031 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S2518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND view Conference of the Rome Statute in writing of the Star-Spangled Banner, JOINT RESOLUTIONS Kampala, Uganda in May 2010; to the Com- and for other purposes. mittee on Foreign Relations. The following bills and joint resolu- S. 718 f tions were introduced, read the first At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the and second times by unanimous con- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS name of the Senator from Minnesota sent, and referred as indicated: S. 182 (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and At the request of Mr. DODD, the name sor of S. 718, a bill to amend the Legal Mrs. GILLIBRAND): of the Senator from California (Mrs. Services Corporation Act to meet spe- S. 3236. A bill to expand the National Do- FEINSTEIN) was added as a cosponsor of cial needs of eligible clients, provide mestic Preparedness Consortium to include S. 182, a bill to amend the Fair Labor for technology grants, improve cor- the SUNY National Center for Security and porate practices of the Legal Services Preparedness; to the Committee on Home- Standards Act of 1938 to provide more land Security and Governmental Affairs. effective remedies to victims of dis- Corporation, and for other purposes. By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. crimination in the payment of wages S. 1060 INOUYE, and Mr. CRAPO): on the basis of sex, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. BINGAMAN, the S. 3237. A bill to award a Congressional poses. name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Gold Medal to the World War II members of S. 308 the Civil Air Patrol; to the Committee on vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the sponsor of S. 1060, a bill to comprehen- By Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mr. name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. sively prevent, treat, and decrease SPECTER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. LAUTEN- RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. overweight and obesity in our Nation’s BERG, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mrs. 308, a bill to amend title 23, United populations. GILLIBRAND): States Code, to improve economic op- S. 1275 S. 3238. A bill to provide for a medal of ap- portunity and development in rural propriate design to be awarded by the Presi- States through highway investment, At the request of Mr. WARNER, the dent to the next of kin or other representa- and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. tive of those individuals killed as a result of BURRIS) was added as a cosponsor of S. S. 309 the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, 1275, a bill to establish a National At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the and to the memorials established at the 3 Foundation on Physical Fitness and sites that were attacked on that day; to the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Sports to carry out activities to sup- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban RISCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. port and supplement the mission of the Affairs. 309, a bill to amend title 23, United President’s Council on Physical Fit- By Mr. FEINGOLD: States Code, to improve highway trans- S. 3239. A bill to repeal unwarranted provi- ness and Sports. portation in the United States, includ- sions from the Patient Protection and Af- S. 2995 fordable Care Act and to more efficiently use ing rural and metropolitan areas. taxpayer dollars in health care spending; to S. 455 At the request of Mr. CARPER, the the Committee on Finance. At the request of Mr. ROBERTS, the name of the Senator from Massachu- By Mr. CORNYN (for himself and Mr. name of the Senator from Texas (Mrs. setts (Mr. BROWN) was added as a co- KYL): HUTCHISON) was added as a cosponsor of sponsor of S. 2995, a bill to amend the S. 3240. A bill to increase transparency re- S. 455, a bill to require the Secretary of Clean Air Act to establish a national garding debt instruments of the United the Treasury to mint coins in recogni- uniform multiple air pollutant regu- States held by foreign governments, to as- latory program for the electric gener- sess the risks to the United States of such tion of 5 United States Army Five-Star holdings, and for other purposes; to the Com- Generals, George Marshall, Douglas ating sector. mittee on Finance. MacArthur, Dwight Eisenhower, Henry S. 3078 By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself, ‘‘Hap’’ Arnold, and Omar Bradley, At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the Mr. KAUFMAN, Mr. CASEY, Mr. alumni of the United States Army name of the Senator from New York MERKLEY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, and Mr. Command and General Staff College, (Mrs. GILLIBRAND) was added as a co- HARKIN): Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to coincide S. 3241. A bill to provide for a safe, ac- sponsor of S. 3078, a bill to provide for countable, fair, and efficient banking sys- with the celebration of the 132nd anni- the establishment of a Health Insur- tem, and for other purposes; to the Com- versary of the founding of the United ance Rate Authority to establish limits mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- States Army Command and General on premium rating, and for other pur- fairs. Staff College. poses. By Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. S 493 . S. 3098 LEMIEUX, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio): At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 3242. A bill to improve teacher quality, At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the names of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on name of the Senator from Pennsyl- BROWN) and the Senator from Min- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. vania (Mr. CASEY) was added as a co- nesota (Ms. KLOBUCHAR) were added as By Mr. PRYOR: sponsor of S. 3098, a bill to prohibit cosponsors of S. 493, a bill to amend the S. 3243. A bill to require U.S. Customs and proprietary trading and certain rela- Border Protection to administer polygraph Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- tionships with hedge funds and private examinations to all applicants for law en- vide for the establishment of ABLE ac- equity funds, to address conflicts of in- forcement positions with U.S. Customs and counts for the care of family members terest with respect to certain Border Protection, to require U.S. Customs with disabilities, and for other pur- and Border Protection to complete all peri- securitizations, and for other purposes. poses. odic background reinvestigations of certain S. 3122 law enforcement personnel, and for other S. 632 purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- At the request of Mr. BAUCUS, the At the request of Mr. ENSIGN, the curity and Governmental Affairs. name of the Senator from New Hamp- name of the Senator from Oklahoma f shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- (Mr. COBURN) was added as a cosponsor sponsor of S. 632, a bill to amend the of S. 3122, a bill to require the Attorney SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND General of the United States to com- SENATE RESOLUTIONS Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require that the payment of the manu- pile, and make publicly available, cer- The following concurrent resolutions facturers’ excise tax on recreational tain data relating to the Equal Access and Senate resolutions were read, and equipment be paid quarterly. to Justice Act, and for other purposes. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: S. 653 S. 3164 By Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. LAUTENBERG, INHOFE, Mr. KYL, and Mr. CRAPO): name of the Senator from Indiana (Mr. the name of the Senator from Michigan S. Con. Res. 59. A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the BAYH) was added as a cosponsor of S. (Mr. LEVIN) was added as a cosponsor of United States should neither become a signa- 653, a bill to require the Secretary of S. 3164, a bill to amend the Internal tory to the Rome Statute of the Inter- the Treasury to mint coins in com- Revenue Code of 1986 to extend financ- national Criminal Court nor attend the Re- memoration of the bicentennial of the ing of the Superfund.

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Be- Newark, OH lost jobs—because we had States assistance for the purpose of cause there is some justification for a banking system that was over- eradicating severe forms of trafficking Louisiana receiving additional help to reaching, excessive, that became too in children in eligible countries cope with the continued aftermath of greedy, and we didn’t do enough about through the implementation of Child Hurricane Katrina, my legislation it. Protection Compacts, and for other leaves this provision intact, but it de- Here is what has happened. The Ohio purposes. creases the amount of assistance avail- manufacturers I talked to this morning S. 3201 able. want to grow. They want to hire peo- At the request of Mr. UDALL of Colo- I was pleased to support the Patient ple. They have orders. They have ca- rado, the name of the Senator from Protection and Affordable Care Act. pacity. They just can’t get loans. Three Montana (Mr. BAUCUS) was added as a That law will strengthen America’s of the largest banks slashed their SBA cosponsor of S. 3201, a bill to amend health care system and reduce the na- lending by 86 percent over the last title 10, United States Code, to extend tional deficit and the five changes to year. SBA loans went from 4,200 in 2007 TRICARE coverage to certain depend- the law that I am proposing would help in Ohio alone to 2,100. At the same ents under the age of 26. us better meet those goals. time banks have increased their Wall S.J. RES. 16 Street trading by 23 percent. Some- At the request of Mr. DEMINT, the By Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for him- thing was wrong in the last 10 years. name of the Senator from Louisiana self, Mr. KAUFMAN, Mr. CASEY, We paid the price in the last 2 years. (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, But something is still wrong when of S.J. Res. 16, a joint resolution pro- and Mr. HARKIN): these banks get bigger and bigger. posing an amendment to the Constitu- S. 3241. A bill to provide for a safe, They trade more and more, and they tion of the United States relative to accountable, fair, and efficient banking lend to Main Street less and less. system, and for other purposes; to the parental rights. That is why the legislation Senator Committee on Banking, Housing, and S. CON. RES. 55 KAUFMAN and I introduced with several Urban Affairs. At the request of Mr. FEINGOLD, the other Senators today speaks to this. Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. President, name of the Senator from North Da- We need banks to serve this country. when you look at Wall Street and you kota (Mr. CONRAD) was added as a co- Ultimately, it is which side one is on. look at the relationship between far sponsor of S. Con. Res. 55, a concurrent Are you going to side with Wall Street too many Senators and Wall Street, resolution commemorating the 40th an- or Main Street? that is what got us into this mess. For niversary of Earth Day and honoring Today in the Agriculture Committee the founder of Earth Day, the late Sen- the last 10 years the deregulation of the Bush administration, the people we had Republicans and Democrats to- ator Gaylord Nelson of the State of gether passing legislation, strong legis- Wisconsin. they appointed to watch, such as the head of mine safety in the Bush years lation to regulate derivatives. It is a f was a mining executive, we paid the first, good bipartisan step. Senator STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED price for that, the people in my State, GRASSLEY, a Republican from Iowa, BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS people in West Virginia. Too often fam- joined all of us on the committee to pass a strong bill, not a bill that Wall By Mr. FEINGOLD: ilies pay the price for a government not aggressive enough to regulate mine Street helped to write but a bill that S. 3239. A bill to repeal unwarranted works for American consumers, Amer- provisions from the Patient Protection safety. We paid the price in this country because we didn’t have a govern- ican small business, American home- and Affordable Care Act and to more owners and workers. efficiently use taxpayer dollars in ment aggressive enough to make the I yield to Senator KAUFMAN. health care spending; to the Committee banks and Wall Street behave. That is on Finance. why they were able to overreach. Mr. KAUFMAN. I agree with what Mr. FEINGOLD. Mr. President, today That is why the legislation Senator Senator BROWN is saying. This is a very I am introducing legislation to repeal KAUFMAN and I are introducing, with complex bill. It is a very complex area. unwarranted and inappropriate ‘‘sweet- Senators CASEY, WHITEHOUSE, But what we are talking about is a eners’’ that were added to the Patient MERKLEY, and others, will address the very simple proposition. We can either Protection and Affordable Care Act in issue of too big to fail. Too big to fail limit the size and leverage of too big to the days before final passage of the is not what you do if these banks are in fail financial institutions, such as the bill. trouble, how you pull them apart when bill which Senator BROWN and I are of- These ‘‘sweeteners’’ are unjustifiable they are about to fail, and we want to fering now will do or we will suffer the and only detract from our collective make sure we don’t spend taxpayer dol- economic consequences of their poten- goal of putting America’s health care lars to bail them out. We make sure tial failure later. I personally believe system on a better and more sustain- they don’t hurt the whole financial breaking apart too big to fail banks is able path. They also undermine public system. Too big to fail means don’t let a necessary first step in preventing an- confidence in the legislative process them get too big. Even Alan Green- other cycle of boom, bust, and bailout. and in elected representatives in Con- span, hardly an ally in regulating the Even if they do that, this bill is re- gress. banking system, says too big to fail quired if, in fact, we are going to limit In some cases, there are valid policy means too big. That is what Senator too big to fail. or fairness reasons why certain states KAUFMAN and I are addressing in our This debate is a test of whether the or interests may receive seemingly dif- legislation. power of that idea can spread and gain ferent treatment. But several provi- Let me give some numbers. Fifteen support. Although it is clearly the sions were included in the health re- years ago, the six largest U.S. banks safest way to avoid another financial form bill that create, rather than di- had assets equal to 17 percent, one-sev- crisis, this idea must overcome tre- minish, inequity. enth. Fifteen years ago, the six largest mendous resistance from Wall Street This legislation would repeal four U.S. banks had assets equal to 17 per- banks and their politically powerful provisions in the Patient Protection cent of overall GDP. Today the six campaigns against any kind of struc- and Affordable Care Act. These provi- largest banks have assets equal to 63 tural financial reform. Moreover, the sions are not supported by policy ra- percent of overall GDP. Three of these idea must overcome the inertia and tionales and do not address any in- megabanks have close to $2 trillion of caution in a Congress drawn to easier equity in current policy. Simply put, assets on their balance sheets. ideas that may work. But how much they are intended to provide an When that happens, we are setting should we gamble that they will work? undeserved windfall to specific states. ourselves up for one more round of seri- Limiting size and leverage are fail-safe

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But incentive to use massive amounts of he said, after it was over, a year later under its approach, we must hope the short-term debt to finance the pur- he gave a speech and said: I really financial stability oversight council chase of risky assets. This bill would thought self-regulation would work. I can identify systemic risks before it is deal with their ability to be able to do am dismayed that it didn’t. too late. We must hope that regulators that and would stop it. They would go The way I put it, it is as if there were will be emboldened to act in a timely on and be able to do this without us. a whole group of folks, not just in the manner when before, in the recent They have done it in the past, and financial regulatory area but all over past, they failed to act. We must hope there is no reason to think they won’t the government, who basically believed better transparency in financial data do it in the future until they cause the the markets are great. I am a big be- will produce early warning signals of next crisis and taxpayers must bail liever in markets, but I also like foot- systemic dangers so clear that a coun- them out again. While $100 billion ball. The idea that someone would say: cil and panel of judges will banks would be smaller, they are not Football is great, but those referees unhesitatingly agree. We must hope small banks. Such banks would have no keep blowing their damn whistles. that capital requirements will be set trouble competing around the world. Let’s get the referees off the field so properly in relation to risks that all Under this bill, we would still have football players can be football play- banks far bigger than even that size. too often remain purposefully hidden ers. We know what would happen if we People say: Look at other countries. from view. We must hope that resolu- pulled all the referees off the field in a Look what they are doing. Just be- tion authority will work, when we game. I wouldn’t want to be in the sec- cause other countries subsidize know it has no cross-border authority ond pileup. megabanks banks that could send to resolve global financial institutions. That is what we said with this. We Under the current bill, we must hope those countries spiraling into a finan- said we are going to pull the referees all future Presidents will appoint regu- cial crisis should not make us want to off the field and see what happens. lators as determined to carry out the do the same. These were good people. They just Everyone agrees—as the Senator same strict measures preached belat- didn’t believe they had to regulate, and from Arizona said—the most important edly by today’s regulators who have we are now seeing the results. thing is too big to fail. How much can been converted by the traumatic expe- People say to us, when we propose we risk that by doing what other coun- these things—I have had several press rience of their own failures. tries are doing, when they are creating All rules to restrict excessive risk people say to me—why don’t we leave banks that are clearly too big to fail? taking in banking have a half life. That it up to the regulators? They can set Most people in the oil industry did well is because the financial sector is full of these numbers. We shouldn’t set these under the breakup of Standard Oil, in- very smart people with an incentive to numbers. cluding its shareholders, and the find their way around the rules, par- Let me read from a couple things. breakup of AT&T helped the telecom ticularly to load up on risk, as this is The 1970 Bank Holding Company Act industry become more dynamic, com- amendments gave the Fed the power to what provides them their excessive petitive, and profitable. profits and gigantic bonuses. I would The current Senate bill contains terminate a company’s authority to rather not pin the future of the Amer- many important provisions that ad- engage in nonbanking activities, basi- ican economy on so much hope. I would dress the causes of the financial crisis, cally doing what we are talking about rather Congress act now, definitively but why risk leaving oversized institu- doing, if it finds such action is nec- and responsibly, to end too big to fail. tions in place when they potentially essary to prevent undue concentration The changes in regulations envi- are too big to fail? Instead, we should of resources—I wonder if that went on sioned today in the bill we are pro- meet the challenge of the moment and recently—decreased or unfair competi- posing would help initially, particu- have the courage to act, as in this bill, tion, conflicts of interest, or unsound larly until the next free market can- to limit the size and practices of these banking practices. The Fed had the didate who wins appoints regulators literally colossal financial institutions, power to do this. They did not do it. who only believe in self-regulation. the stability of which are a threat to The Financial Institutions Reform This bill establishes hard lines. One of our economy. This bill is the best hope Recovery Enforcement Act also gave the greatest sayings is: Good fences to ensure future decades of financial regulators the power to restrict an in- make good neighbors. This builds the stability and the livelihoods of the stitution’s growth and limit its size. fences. Then we let the regulators do American people. This bill will put the What we are talking about now is it, and we don’t have to worry about days of too big to fail forever behind giving the regulators essentially what the President picking the right regu- us. they already have in the present bill. lators. Our bill would provide a legisla- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. I thank Senator What Senator BROWN and I are saying— tive size and leverage restriction that KAUFMAN. and the other cosponsors—is, the buck would last far longer than the half life Some people think about this as a stops here. We should tell the regu- of who is appointed to be regulator. We pretty big step, to decide we want to lators what these percentages are want this to operate for a generation. limit the size of banks. It is not some- going to be. Because if we leave it up to In 1933, our forebears, after the Great thing we like to do. We don’t want to the regulators, as Senator BROWN said, Depression, made hard rules. They do more regulation than we have to. these are very powerful people and very passed Glass-Steagall. They set up the We don’t want to tell successful compa- powerful institutions. FDIC. They set rules against margins, nies not to grow. But when we look at They hire the very best people to and they set the uptick rule. We should what has happened in the past, as Sen- come and make their arguments. do no less. Remember, when they ator KAUFMAN said, we did this right in So if you are sitting there running a passed those bills in 1933, they helped the 1930s, and it protected our financial regulatory agency and you are saying: us avoid a financial crisis for almost 50 system, with a few hiccups but no seri- Oh my God, I don’t want to do this, I years. ous problems until the end of this last don’t want to shrink these things Some argue we need massive banks, decade, when President Bush and the down—and remember one other thing but recent studies show that with over Congress, starting with President Clin- too. As bad as things were in this latest $100 billion in assets—and by the way, ton—President Bush accelerated it and crisis, think about what has happened these banks, as Senator BROWN said, weakened regulation—repealed regula- during this crisis. They have all ex- have over $2 trillion worth of assets— tion and appointed, you might use the ploded. What did we have happen? financial institutions no longer achieve term ‘‘lapdogs’’—that might not be a JPMorgan Chase now includes Wash- additional economies of scale. They senatorial sounding word. ington Mutual, a $400 billion bank.

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KAUFMAN. of this country. Fifteen years ago, they So in summary, as to this legislation were 17 percent of gross domestic prod- that five or six of us are introducing Mr. REED (for himself, Mr. uct. today, we will likely offer it as an LEMIEUX, and Mr. BROWN of What do we have to do before some- amendment in the next week or two. Ohio): one sends the message that these We ask our colleagues to support it. If S. 3242. A bill to improve teacher things are too big and that this Con- we are going to deal with too big to quality, and for other purposes; to the gress not pass the buck to the regu- fail, we surely want to deal with it on Committee on Health, Education, lators, who did not do the job in the the end if there are banks that are Labor, and Pensions. past? Let me just say this. I think the about to fail. But we need to, sort of, Mr. REED. Mr. President, today I in- world of our regulators now. I do not ahead of time, in anticipation, deal troduce with Senator LEMIEUX and think there are people in regulating with it by not letting these banks—no Senator BROWN of Ohio, the Teacher now who basically believe they should matter how good the regulators are— and Principal Improvement Act, to fos- not be regulated. not letting these banks get too big. ter the development of highly skilled In 1933, we made a decision that Mr. KAUFMAN. We just have to give and effective educators. helped us through three generations. the regulators the tools they need to We are slated to reauthorize the Ele- What are we doing as Senators on the do their job, and the guidelines because mentary and Secondary Education floor passing legislation based on the we know what these guidelines are. Act—ESEA—this Congress for the first fact: I trust my regulators now. Why These are not really terribly strict time since 2001. My top priority for re- are we not passing legislation that will guidelines; they are just to have the authorization is to build the capacity work over the next two or three gen- ability to stop what is going on now, to of our Nation’s schools to enhance the erations—something that will work get banks back to the size where they effectiveness of teachers, principals, whether we get a President who be- can be managed. school librarians, and school leaders. lieves in the fact that we should have a As Senator BROWN said, these banks Decades of research have dem- market or not, whether we have a good have a competitive advantage because onstrated that improving teacher and when they are too big to fail, not only regulator or a bad regulator? Why principal quality as well as greater do we have to worry about bailing shouldn’t the Senate of the United family involvement are the keys to them out, but all their interest rate States do its job and basically lay out raising student achievement and turn- charges are lower. We know that. The restrictions of the kind that are in this ing around struggling schools. Studies interest rate charges on CDs with these bill so the regulators have them? Then have found that more than 50 per- major banks—they get higher interest they can enforce it. They can do the centile points of the difference in stu- rates than the other banks, and it is enforcement, which is their job. We dent academic performance is attrib- unfair competition for all the other should send a clear message to people uted to teacher quality. The world’s small banks around this country. top performing education systems in- that this is what we have to do. As I said in the beginning, this is a Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Exactly. I say to vest heavily in supporting and devel- very simple proposition: Is the Senate oping teachers. Teachers in top-rank- Senator KAUFMAN, you made a point going to do its job to make sure we maybe 5 minutes ago that some of the ing countries such as Finland and have in place the ability to keep these Singapore get 100 hours of fully paid smartest people in the country are banks from being too big to fail and professional development training each working on Wall Street. There is a preparing so we never have to get to year. It is clear that the United States huge incentive for smart people to go the resolution authority? to Wall Street and be creative and in- Mr. BROWN of Ohio. If we do what must also increase its investments in our educators to stay academically vent new financial instruments to stay, Senator KAUFMAN said, if we do this in many ways, a step ahead of the regu- right, it will take care of this problem competitive in an ever-expanding glob- lators, in some sense, a step ahead of so it does not happen in the next two or al economy. the ‘‘sheriff,’’ if you will. Those regu- three generations, the way people in Unfortunately, every year across the lators, who are paid probably one-tenth the 1930s did, or if we do not do it right, country thousands of effective teachers or one-hundredth—regulators are paid we are back at this in 5 or 10 or 15 leave the profession—many within decent middle-class salaries that most years. their first years of teaching. A 2003 Americans would be very happy with. Mr. KAUFMAN. By the way, let me study by Richard Ingersoll found that But some of these very smart people on say one thing about that. I am not for one-third of all new teachers quit after Wall Street are paid 100 times, 1,000 overregulation. But can you imagine, if three years. That turnover rate in- times—millions, tens of millions of dol- we have another problem, what the creases to nearly half—one out of every lars, and there is a huge incentive for regulation would be like then? Do you two new teachers hired—after 5 years. them to figure out how to stay ahead know what the proposals would be on A report by the National Commission of the regulators. this floor if, in fact, we have another on Teaching and America’s Future also That is why it is so important that problem? It would be draconian. It is estimated that the nationwide cost of we have strong regulators. We always important for all of us. We all care replacing public school teachers who work to do that, and we have good reg- about our capital markets. One of the have dropped out of the profession is ulators. It is important that a Presi- things that drive this country and $7.3 billion annually. dent appoint people who have the pub- make us great is the capital markets. However, research has shown that lic interest in mind, which Presidents We want them to be credible and we comprehensive mentoring and induc- have not always done in the last dec- want them to be fair and we want them tion reduces teacher attrition by as ade. It is important that we write dif- to work. much as half. New teachers need extra ferent rules, and that is exactly what So we want to make sure we do not support and guidance. As such, our bill we want to do to keep these banks get faced with this. I think that is ex- would help schools implement the key from being so big. actly what Senator BROWN and I are elements of effective multi-year men- We had problems with rating agen- trying to do. We are trying to do a lit- toring and induction for beginning cies that gamed the system. We had tle bit of prevention here so we never teachers, including rigorous mentor se- problems with mortgage brokers. We get to that end of the road where we lection; ongoing mentoring with paid had problems with Wall Street. We had have to get involved in resolution au- release time; training for mentors; and problems with people creating these thority. the use of research-based teaching

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:18 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G21AP6.047 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S2522 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 21, 2010 practices such as the National Board duct surveys of the working and learn- S. 3242 for Professional Teaching Standards. ing conditions educators face so this Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The bill also significantly revises data could be used to better target in- resentatives of the United States of America in ESEA’s current definition of ‘‘profes- vestments and support. Congress assembled, sional development’’ to foster an ongo- Another precedent set as part of this ing culture of teacher, principal, school legislation is that it requires an inde- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. librarian, and staff collaboration pendent, formal review of professional This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Teacher and throughout schools. All too often cur- development, mentoring, and evalua- Principal Improvement Act’’. rent professional development still tion programs. This review would look consists of isolated, check-the-box ac- at whether these programs are effec- SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. tivities instead of helping educators tively implemented and raise student (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- engage in sustained professional learn- achievement; retain effective teachers; lowing: ing that is regularly evaluated for its improve classroom and leadership prac- (1) Teacher quality is the single most im- impact on classroom practice and stu- tice; and increase family and commu- portant in-school factor influencing student dent achievement. Effective profes- nity involvement. We must ensure that learning and achievement. (2) A report by William L. Sanders and sional development is collaborative, our teachers and school leaders not only have access to high-quality pro- June C. Rivers showed that if 2 average 8- job-embedded, and data-driven. Re- year-old students were given different teach- search has shown that this type of professional development opportunities, ers, 1 of them a high performer, the other a fessional development has a positive but also know whether or not those low performer, the students’ performance di- impact on student learning. programs are actually working to im- verged by more than 50 percentile points Research has also increasingly em- prove classroom practice and student within 3 years. phasized the important role that effec- learning. (3) A similar study by Heather Jordan, tive evaluation systems can play in Lastly, throughout the bill, school Robert Mendro, and Dash Weerasinghe teacher and principal development. Un- district collaboration with teachers showed that the performance gap between and staff is viewed as a key element, students assigned 3 effective teachers in a fortunately, most evaluation systems row, and those assigned 3 ineffective teach- nationwide have significant flaws, in- particularly in the development and implementation of the teacher evalua- ers in a row, was 49 percentile points. cluding a lack of: clear standards of ex- (4) In Boston, research has shown that stu- pected performance; meaningful dif- tion system. Research has shown that dents placed with high-performing mathe- ferentiation of teacher performance; true ‘‘teacher buy-in’’ is an important matics teachers made substantial gains, ongoing evaluations and classroom ob- factor in ensuring the sustained suc- while students placed with the least effective servations; and rigorous training of cess of school reform efforts. In Rhode teachers regressed and their mathematics evaluators. As such, our Teacher and Island, we have seen in recent months scores decreased. (5) McKinsey & Company found that stud- Principal Improvement Act would for an example of this as the Providence School District, educators, and the ies that take into account all of the avail- the first time in federal law require able evidence on teacher effectiveness sug- school districts to establish rigorous, local teacher’s union partnered together to embark on critical school im- gest that students placed with high-per- fair, and transparent evaluation sys- forming teachers will progress 3 times as fast tems to assess whether teachers and provement efforts. I am pleased that as those placed with low-performing teach- principals are having positive impacts the Administration also has recently ers. on student learning. If evaluation is recognized the importance of teacher (6) A 2003 study by Richard Ingersoll found done right, it provides teachers and buy-in when it awarded the first Race that new teachers, not just those in hard-to- to the Top grants to Delaware and Ten- staff schools, face such challenging working principals with individualized ongoing nessee—both states that had applica- conditions that nearly one-half leave the feedback and support on their tions with nearly 100 percent local profession within their first 5 years, one- strengths, weaknesses, and areas in teacher union support. third leave within their first 3 years, and 14 need of improvement. I worked with a range of education percent leave by the end of their first year. Principals and school leaders also (7) A report by the National Commission organizations in developing this bill, have a critical role to play in leading on Teaching and America’s Future estimated including the Alliance for Excellent school improvement efforts and man- that the nationwide cost of replacing public Education; American Federation of aging a collaborative culture of ongo- school teachers who have dropped out of the School Administrators; American Fed- ing professional learning and develop- profession is $7,300,000,000 annually. eration of Teachers; American Associa- (8) Research by Thomas Smith, Richard In- ment. Research has shown that leader- tion of Colleges for Teacher Education; gersoll, and Anthony Villar has shown that ship is second only to classroom in- Association for Supervision and Cur- comprehensive mentoring and induction re- struction among school-related factors riculum Development; Center for duces teacher attrition by as much as one- that influence student outcomes. As American Progress; Educational Test- half and strengthens new teacher effectiveness. such, this bill would provide ongoing ing Service; National Association of high-quality professional development (9) A recent School Redesign Network at Elementary School Principals; Na- Stanford University and National Staff De- to principals and school leaders, in- tional Association of Secondary School cluding multi-year induction and men- velopment Council report by Linda Darling- Principals; National Board for Profes- Hammond, Ruth Chung Wei, Alethea Andree, toring for new administrators. In this sional Teaching Standards; National Nikole Richardson, and Stelios Orphanos way, we will ensure that principals and Commission on Teaching and Amer- found that— school leaders possess the knowledge ica’s Future; National Middle School (A) a set of programs that offered substan- and skills to use student data to in- Association; National Staff Develop- tial contact hours of professional develop- form decisionmaking, communicate ment Council; National Writing ment (ranging from 30 to 100 hours in total) with families and local communities, spread over 6 to 12 months showed a positive Project; New Teacher Center; New and significant effect on student achieve- and design and implement strategies Teacher Project; Pi Lambda Theta; and for addressing student needs, including ment gains; and Teacher Advancement Program. I (B) intensive professional development, es- for students with disabilities and thank them for their input and support pecially when it includes applications of English Language Learners. for the bill. knowledge to teachers’ planning and instruc- Additionally, our bill recognizes the I urge my colleagues to cosponsor tion, has a greater chance of influencing importance of creating compensated this bipartisan bill and work for its in- teacher practices, and in turn, leading to leadership opportunities for teachers to clusion in the upcoming reauthoriza- gains in student learning. Such intensive take on additional roles and respon- tion of the Elementary and Secondary professional development has shown a posi- sibilities outside the classroom, which Education Act. tive and significant effect on student will increase collaboration and the Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- achievement gains, in some cases by approxi- sharing of expertise among teachers mately 21 percentile points. sent that the text of the bill be printed (10) Recent reports from the Center for and staff and improve instructional in the RECORD. American Progress, Education Sector, Hope practices throughout the school. It also There being no objection, the text of Street Group, and the New Teacher Project seeks to include for the first time in the bill was ordered to be printed in have collectively demonstrated the signifi- law a requirement that districts con- the RECORD, as follows: cant flaws in current teacher evaluation and

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the greatest number of subgroups described (A) leadership is second only to classroom ‘‘(iii) develops and implements coherent, in section 1111(b)(2)(C)(v) and by the greatest instruction among school-related factors sustained, and evidenced-based professional margins, as compared to the other schools that influence student outcomes; and development strategies to meet such goals served by the local educational agency; and (B) direct and indirect leadership effects (including through instructional coaching, ‘‘(B) in the case of a secondary school, has account for about one-quarter of total school lesson study, and study groups organized at a graduation rate of less than 65 percent. effects on student learning. the school, team, or individual levels); ‘‘(47) SCHOOL LEADER.—The term ‘school (12) Research by Charles Clotfelter, Helen ‘‘(iv) provides learning opportunities for leader’ means an individual who— Ladd, Kenneth Leithwood, and Anthony teachers to collectively develop and refine Milanowski has shown that the quality of ‘‘(A) is an employee or officer of a school; student learning goals and the teachers’ in- and working conditions, particularly supportive structional practices and the use of forma- school leadership, impacts student academic ‘‘(B) is responsible for— tive assessment; achievement and teacher recruitment, reten- ‘‘(i) the school’s performance; and ‘‘(v) provides an effective mechanism to tion, and effectiveness. ‘‘(ii) the daily instructional and manage- support the transfer of new knowledge and (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this Act rial operations of the school. are to build capacity for developing effective skills to the classroom (including utilizing ‘‘(48) TEACHING SKILLS.—The term ‘teach- teachers and principals in our Nation’s teacher leaders, instructional coaches, and ing skills’ means skills that are consistent schools through— content experts to support such transfer); with section 200 of the Higher Education Act (1) the redesign of teacher and principal and of 1965 and that enable a teacher to— evaluation and assessment systems; ‘‘(vi) provides opportunities for follow-up, ‘‘(A) increase student learning, achieve- (2) comprehensive, high-quality, rigorous observation, and formative feedback and as- ment, and the ability to apply knowledge; multi-year induction and mentoring pro- sessment of the teacher’s classroom practice, ‘‘(B) effectively convey and explain aca- grams for beginning teachers, principals, and on a regular basis and in a manner that al- demic subject matter; other school leaders; lows each such teacher to identify areas of ‘‘(C) effectively teach higher-order analyt- (3) systematic, sustained, and coherent classroom practice that need to be strength- ical, evaluation, problem-solving, and com- professional development for all teachers ened, refined, and improved; munication skills; that is team-based and job-embedded; ‘‘(F) regularly assesses the effectiveness of ‘‘(D) develop and effectively apply new (4) systematic, sustained, and coherent the professional development, and uses such knowledge, skills, and practices; professional development for school prin- assessments to inform ongoing improve- ‘‘(E) employ strategies grounded in the dis- cipals, other school leaders, school librar- ments, in— ciplines of teaching and learning that— ians, paraprofessionals, and other staff; and ‘‘(i) improving student learning; and ‘‘(i) are based on empirically based prac- (5) increased teacher leadership opportuni- ‘‘(ii) strengthening classroom practice; and tice and scientifically valid research, where ties, including compensation for teacher ‘‘(G) supports the recruiting, hiring, and applicable, related to teaching and learning; leaders who take on new roles in providing training of highly qualified teachers, includ- ‘‘(ii) are specific to academic subject mat- school-based professional development, men- ing teachers who become highly qualified ter; through State and local alternative routes to toring, rigorous evaluation, and instruc- ‘‘(iii) focus on the identification of stu- certification or licensure.’’; tional coaching. dents’ specific learning needs, (including (2) by adding at the end the following: SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. children with disabilities, students who are ‘‘(44) EVIDENCE OF CLASSROOM PRACTICE.— Section 9101 of the Elementary and Sec- limited English proficient, students who are The term ‘evidence of classroom practice’ ondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801) gifted and talented, and students with low means evidence of classroom practice gath- is amended— literacy levels), and the tailoring of aca- (1) by striking paragraph (34) and inserting ered through multiple formats and sources, demic instruction to such needs; and the following: including some or all of the following: ‘‘(iv) enable effective inclusion of children ‘‘(34) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.—The ‘‘(A) Demonstration of effective teaching with disabilities and English language learn- term ‘professional development’ means com- skills. ers, including the utilization of— prehensive, sustained, and intensive support, ‘‘(B) Classroom observations based on rig- ‘‘(I) response to intervention; provided for teachers, principals, school li- orous teacher performance standards or ru- brarians, other school leaders, and other in- brics. ‘‘(II) positive behavioral supports; structional staff, that— ‘‘(C) Student work. ‘‘(III) differentiated instruction; ‘‘(A) fosters collective responsibility for ‘‘(D) Teacher portfolios. ‘‘(IV) universal design of learning; improved student learning; ‘‘(E) Videos of teacher practice. ‘‘(V) appropriate accommodations for in- ‘‘(B) is designed and implemented in a ‘‘(F) Lesson plans. struction and assessments; manner that increases teacher, principal, ‘‘(G) Information on the extent to which ‘‘(VI) collaboration skills; and school librarian, other school leader, para- the teacher collaborates and shares best ‘‘(VII) skill in effectively participating in professional, and other instructional staff ef- practices with other teachers and instruc- individualized education program meetings fectiveness in improving student learning tional staff. required under section 614 of the Individuals and strengthening classroom practice; ‘‘(H) Information on the teacher’s success- with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(C) analyzes and uses real-time data and ful use of research and data. 1414); information collected from— ‘‘(I) Parent, student, and peer feedback. ‘‘(F) conduct an ongoing assessment of stu- ‘‘(i) evidence of student learning; ‘‘(45) EVIDENCE OF STUDENT LEARNING.—The dent learning, which may include the use of ‘‘(ii) evidence of classroom practice; and term ‘evidence of student learning’ means— formative assessments, performance-based ‘‘(iii) the State’s longitudinal data system; ‘‘(A) data, which shall include value-added assessments, project-based assessments, or ‘‘(D) is aligned with— data based on student learning gains and portfolio assessments, that measures higher- ‘‘(i) rigorous State student academic teacher impact where available, on State order thinking skills (including application, achievement standards developed under sec- student academic assessments under section analysis, synthesis, and evaluation); tion 1111(b)(1); 1111(c); and ‘‘(G) effectively manage a classroom, in- ‘‘(ii) related academic and school improve- ‘‘(B) other evidence of student learning, including the ability to implement positive be- ment goals of the school, local educational cluding some or all of the following: havioral support strategies; agency, and statewide curriculum; ‘‘(i) Data, which shall include value-added ‘‘(H) communicate and work with parents, ‘‘(iii) statewide and local curricula; and data based on student learning gains and and involve parents in their children’s edu- ‘‘(iv) rigorous standards of professional teacher impact where available, on other cation; and practice and development; student academic achievement assessments. ‘‘(I) use age-appropriate and develop- ‘‘(E) primarily occurs multiple times per ‘‘(ii) Student work, including measures of mentally appropriate strategies and prac- week during the regular school day among performance criteria and evidence of student tices.’’; and established collaborative teams of teachers, growth. (3) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through principals, school librarians, other school ‘‘(iii) Teacher-generated information about (39), the undesignated paragraph following leaders, and other instructional staff, by student goals and growth. paragraph (39), and paragraphs (41) through grade level and content area (to the extent ‘‘(iv) Formative and summative assess- (48) (as amended by this section) as para- applicable and practicable), which teams en- ments. graphs (1) through (18), (21) through (28), (30) gage in a continuous cycle of professional ‘‘(v) Objective performance-based assess- through (40), (42) through (46), (48), (19), (20), learning and improvement that— ments. (29), (41), and (47), respectively.

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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. such time, in such manner, and containing ‘‘(A) determine which schools have the Section 1003(g)(5) of the Elementary and such information as the State educational most critical teacher, principal, and other Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. agency may reasonably require. school leader quality, effectiveness, and pro- 6303(g)(5)) is amended— ‘‘(2) CONTENTS OF APPLICATION.—Each ap- fessional development needs; and (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ plication submitted pursuant to paragraph ‘‘(B) allow the local educational agency to after the semicolon; (1) shall include— identify the specific needs regarding the (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking the pe- ‘‘(A) a description of how the local edu- quality, effectiveness, and professional de- riod and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and cational agency will assist the lowest achiev- velopment needs of the school’s teachers, (3) by adding at the end the following: ing schools served by the local educational principals, and other school leaders, includ- ‘‘(D) permitted to be used to supplement agency in carrying out the requirements of ing with respect to instruction provided for the activities required under section 2502.’’. section 2502, including— individual student subgroups (including chil- SEC. 5. TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL ‘‘(i) developing and implementing the dren with disabilities and English language DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT. teacher and principal evaluation system pur- learners) and specific grade levels and con- Title II of the Elementary and Secondary suant to section 2502(a)(3); tent areas. Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6601 et seq.) ‘‘(ii) implementing teacher induction pro- ‘‘(4) JOINT DEVELOPMENT AND SUBMISSION.— is amended by adding at the end the fol- grams pursuant to section 2502(a)(1); ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in lowing: ‘‘(iii) providing effective professional de- subparagraph (B), a local educational agency ‘‘PART E—BUILDING SCHOOL CAPACITY velopment in accordance with section shall— FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEAD- 2502(a)(2); ‘‘(i) jointly develop the application and ERSHIP ‘‘(iv) implementing mentoring, coaching, data analysis framework under this sub- and sustained professional development for section with local organizations representing ‘‘SEC. 2501. LOCAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AC- school principals and other school leaders TIVITIES. the teachers, principals, and other school pursuant to section 2502(a)(4); and leaders in the local educational agency; and ‘‘(a) SUBGRANTS TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL ‘‘(v) providing significant and sustainable AGENCIES.— ‘‘(ii) submit the application and data anal- teacher stipends, pursuant to section ysis in partnership with such local teacher, ‘‘(1) GRANTS.—From amounts made avail- 2502(a)(6); able under section 2504, the Secretary shall principal, and school leader organizations. ‘‘(B) a description of how the local edu- ‘‘(B) EXCEPTION.—A State may, after con- award grants, through allotments under cational agency will— paragraph (3)(A), to States to enable the sultation with the Secretary, consider an ap- ‘‘(i) conduct and utilize valid and reliable plication from a local educational agency States to award subgrants to local edu- surveys pursuant to section 2502(b); and cational agencies under this part. that is not jointly developed and submitted ‘‘(ii) ensure that such programs are inte- in accordance with subparagraph (A) if the ‘‘(2) RESERVATIONS.—A State that receives grated and aligned pursuant to section a grant under this part for a fiscal year application includes documentation of the 2502(c); local educational agency’s extensive attempt shall— ‘‘(C)(i) a description of how the local edu- ‘‘(A) reserve 95 percent of the funds made to work jointly with local teacher, principal, cational agency will use subgrant funds to and school leader organizations. available through the grant to make sub- target and support the lowest achieving grants, through allocations under paragraph schools described in section 2501(a)(4) before ‘‘SEC. 2502. USE OF FUNDS. (3)(B), to local educational agencies; and using funds for other lowest achieving ‘‘(a) INDUCTION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOP- ‘‘(B) use the remainder of the funds for— schools; and MENT, AND EVALUATION SYSTEM.—A local ‘‘(i) administrative activities and technical ‘‘(ii) a list that identifies all of the lowest assistance in helping local educational agen- achieving schools that will be assisted under educational agency that receives a subgrant cies carry out this part; the subgrant; under this part shall use the subgrant funds ‘‘(ii) statewide capacity building strategies ‘‘(D) a description of how the local edu- to improve teacher and principal quality to support local educational agencies in the cational agency will enable effective inclu- through a system of teacher and principal in- implementation of the required activities sion of children with disabilities and English duction, professional development, and eval- under section 2502; and language learners, including through utiliza- uation. Such system shall be developed, im- ‘‘(iii) conducting the evaluation required tion by the teachers, principals, and other plemented, and evaluated in collaboration under section 2503. school leaders of the local educational agen- with local teacher, principal, and school ‘‘(3) FORMULAS.— cy of— leader organizations and local teacher, prin- ‘‘(A) ALLOTMENTS.—The allotment pro- ‘‘(i) response to intervention; cipal, and school leader preparation provided to a State under this section for a fis- ‘‘(ii) positive behavioral supports; grams and shall provide assistance to each cal year shall bear the same relation to the ‘‘(iii) differentiated instruction; school that the local educational agency has total amount available for such allotments ‘‘(iv) universal design of learning; identified under section 2501(b)(2)(C)(ii), to— for the fiscal year, as the allotment provided ‘‘(v) appropriate accommodations for in- ‘‘(1) implement a comprehensive, coherent, to the State under section 2111(b) for such struction and assessments; high quality formalized induction program year bears to the total amount available for ‘‘(vi) collaboration skills; and for beginning teachers during not less than such allotments for such year. ‘‘(vii) skill in effectively participating in the teachers’ first 2 years of full-time em- ‘‘(B) ALLOCATIONS.—The allocation pro- individualized education program meetings ployment as teachers with the local edu- vided to a local educational agency under required under section 614 of the Individuals cational agency, that shall include— this section for a fiscal year shall bear the with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(A) rigorous mentor selection by school same relation to the total amount available 1414); or local educational agency leaders with for such allocations for the fiscal year, as ‘‘(E) a description of how the local edu- mentoring and instructional expertise, in- the allocation provided the State under sec- cational agency will assist the lowest achiev- cluding requirements that the mentor dem- tion 2121(a) for such year bears to the total ing schools in utilizing real-time student onstrate— amount available for such allocations for learning data, based on evidence of student ‘‘(i) a proven track record of improving such year. learning and evidence of classroom practice, student learning; ‘‘(4) SCHOOLS FIRST SUPPORTED.—A local to— ‘‘(ii) strong interpersonal and oral and educational agency receiving a subgrant ‘‘(i) drive instruction; and written communication skills; under this part shall first use such funds to ‘‘(ii) inform professional development for ‘‘(iii) exemplary teaching skills, particu- carry out the activities described in section teachers, mentors, principals, and other larly with diverse learners, including chil- 2502(a) in each lowest achieving school school leaders; and dren with disabilities and English language served by the local educational agency— ‘‘(F) a description of how the programs and learners; ‘‘(A) that demonstrates the greatest need assistance provided under section 2502 will be ‘‘(iv) skill in enabling the effective inclu- for subgrant funds based on the data analysis managed and designed, including a descrip- sion of diverse learners, including children described in subsection (b)(3); and tion of the division of labor and different with disabilities and English language learn- ‘‘(B) in which not less than 40 percent of roles and responsibilities of local edu- ers; the students enrolled in the school are eligi- cational agency central office staff members, ‘‘(v) commitment to personal and profes- ble for a free or reduced price lunch under school leaders, teacher leaders, coaches, sional growth and learning, such as National the Richard B. Russell National School mentors, and evaluators. Board for Professional Teaching Standards Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq). ‘‘(3) DATA ANALYSIS.—A local educational certification; ‘‘(b) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY APPLICA- agency desiring a subgrant under this part ‘‘(vi) willingness and experience in using TION.— shall, prior to applying for the subgrant, real-time data, as well as school and class- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—To be eligible to receive conduct a data analysis of each school served room level practices that have demonstrated a subgrant under this part, a local edu- by the local educational agency, based on the capacity to— cational agency shall submit to the State data and information collected from evi- ‘‘(I) improve student learning and class- educational agency an application described dence of student learning, evidence of classroom practice; and in paragraph (2), and a summary of the data room practice, and the State’s longitudinal ‘‘(II) inform instruction and professional analysis conducted under paragraph (3), at data system, in order to— growth;

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:18 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP6.042 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2525 ‘‘(vii) skill in engaging in successful col- ‘‘(ix) may include the use of master teach- ‘‘(I) conduct multiple classroom observa- laboration with other teachers, other school ers to support mentors or other teachers; tions throughout the school year; leaders, and staff; ‘‘(x) improves student learning and class- ‘‘(II) examine the impact of the teacher or ‘‘(viii) extensive knowledge of planning ef- room practice, as measured by the evalua- principal on evidence of student learning and fective assessments and analysis of student tion system described in paragraph (3); and evidence of classroom practice; data; ‘‘(xi) assists each beginning teacher in— ‘‘(III) specifically describe and compare dif- ‘‘(ix) ability to address needs of adult ‘‘(I) connecting students’ prior knowledge, ferences in performance, growth, and devel- learners in professional development; life experience, and interests with learning opment; and ‘‘(x) a commitment to participate in pro- goals; and ‘‘(IV) provide teachers or principals with fessional development throughout the year ‘‘(II) engaging students in problem-solving detailed individualized feedback and evalua- to develop the knowledge and skills related and critical thinking; tion in a manner that allows each teacher or to effective mentoring; ‘‘(C) paid school release time of not less principal to identify the areas of classroom ‘‘(xi) skill in promoting teacher reflection than 90 minutes per week for high quality practice that need to be strengthened, re- through formative assessment processes, in- mentoring and mentor-teacher interactions; fined, and improved; cluding conversations with beginning teach- ‘‘(D) foundational training and ongoing ‘‘(iv) implementing a formative assessment ers using evidence of student learning and professional development for mentors that and summative evaluation process based on evidence of classroom practice; and support the high quality mentoring and men- the performance standards established under ‘‘(xii) ability to improve the effectiveness tor-teacher interactions described in subclauses (i) and (ii); of the mentor’s mentees, as assessed by the ‘‘(v) rigorous training for evaluators on the paragraph (B); and evaluation system described in paragraph (3); performance standards established under ‘‘(E) use of research-based teaching stand- ‘‘(B) a program of high quality, intensive, clauses (i) and (ii) and the process of con- ards, formative assessments, teacher port- and ongoing mentoring and mentor-teacher ducting effective evaluations, including how folio processes (such as the National Board interactions that— to provide specific feedback and improve for Professional Teaching Standards certifi- ‘‘(i) matches mentors with beginning teaching and principal practice based on cation process), and teacher development teachers by grade level and content area, to evaluation results; the extent practicable; protocols that supports the high quality ‘‘(vi) regular monitoring and assessment of ‘‘(ii) assists each beginning teacher in— mentoring and mentor-teacher interactions the quality and fairness of the evaluation ‘‘(I) analyzing data based on the beginning described in subparagraph (B); system and the evaluators’ judgements, in- teacher’s evidence of student learning and ‘‘(2) implement high-quality effective pro- cluding with respect to— evidence of classroom practice, and utilizing fessional development for teachers, prin- ‘‘(I) inter-rater reliability, including inde- research-based instructional strategies, in- cipals, school librarians, and other school pendent or third-party reviews; cluding differentiated instruction, to inform leaders serving the schools targeted for as- ‘‘(II) student assessments used in the eval- and strengthen such practice; sistance under the subgrant; uation system; ‘‘(II) developing and enhancing effective ‘‘(3) develop and implement a rigorous, ‘‘(III) the performance standards estab- teaching skills; transparent, and equitable teacher and prin- lished under clauses (i) and (ii); ‘‘(III) enabling effective inclusion of chil- cipal evaluation system for all schools ‘‘(IV) training and qualifications of eval- dren with disabilities and English language served by the local educational agency uators; and learners, including through the utilization that— ‘‘(V) timeliness of teacher and principal of— ‘‘(A)(i) provides formative individualized evaluations and feedback; ‘‘(aa) response to intervention; feedback to teachers and principals on areas ‘‘(vii) a plan and substantive targeted sup- ‘‘(bb) positive behavioral supports; for improvement; port for teachers and principals who fail to ‘‘(cc) differentiated instruction; ‘‘(ii) provides for substantive support and meet the performance standards established ‘‘(dd) universal design of learning; interventions targeted specifically on such under clauses (i) and (ii); ‘‘(ee) appropriate accommodations for in- areas of improvement; and ‘‘(viii) a streamlined, transparent, fair, and struction and assessments; ‘‘(iii) results in summative evaluations; objective decisionmaking process for docu- ‘‘(ff) collaboration skills; and ‘‘(B) differentiates the effectiveness of mentation and removal of teacher and prin- ‘‘(gg) skill in effectively participating in teachers and principals using multiple rating cipals who fail to meet such performance individualized education program meetings categories that take into account evidence standards, as governed by any applicable col- required under section 614 of the Individuals of student learning; lective bargaining agreement or State law with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. ‘‘(C) shall be developed, implemented, and and after substantive targeted and reason- 1414); evaluated in partnership with local teacher able support has been provided to such ‘‘(IV) using formative assessments to— and principal organizations; and teachers and principals; and ‘‘(aa) collect and analyze classroom-level ‘‘(D) includes— ‘‘(ix) in the case of a local educational data; ‘‘(i) valid, clearly defined, and reliable per- agency in a State that has a State evalua- ‘‘(bb) foster evidence-based discussions; formance standards and rubrics for teacher tion framework, the alignment of the local ‘‘(cc) provide opportunities for self assess- evaluation based on multiple performance educational agency’s evaluation system ment; measures, which shall include a combination with, at a minimum, such framework and ‘‘(dd) examine classroom practice; and of— the requirements of this paragraph; ‘‘(ee) establish goals for professional ‘‘(I) evidence of classroom practice; and ‘‘(4) implement ongoing high-quality sup- growth; and ‘‘(II) evidence of student learning as a sig- port, coaching, and professional development ‘‘(V) achieving the goals of the school, dis- nificant factor; for principals and other school leaders serv- trict, and statewide curricula; ‘‘(ii) valid, clearly defined, and reliable ing the schools targeted for assistance under ‘‘(iii) provides regular and ongoing oppor- performance standards and rubrics for prin- such subgrant, which shall— tunities for beginning teachers and mentors cipal evaluation based on multiple perform- ‘‘(A) include a comprehensive, coherent, to observe each other’s teaching methods in ance measures of student learning and lead- high-quality formalized induction program classroom settings during the school day; ership skills, which standards shall include— outside the supervisory structure for begin- ‘‘(iv) models innovative teaching meth- ‘‘(I) planning and articulating a shared and ning principals and other school leaders, dur- odologies through techniques such as team coherent schoolwide direction and policy for ing not less than the principals’ and other teaching, demonstrations, simulations, and achieving high standards of student perform- school leaders’ first 2 years of full-time em- consultations; ance; ployment as a principal or other school lead- ‘‘(v) aligns with the mission and goals of ‘‘(II) identifying and implementing the ac- er in the local educational agency, to de- the local educational agency and school; tivities and rigorous curriculum necessary velop and improve the knowledge and skills ‘‘(vi)(I) acts as a vehicle for a beginning for achieving such standards of student per- described in subparagraph (B), including— teacher to establish short- and long-term formance; ‘‘(i) a rigorous mentor or coach selection planning and professional goals and to im- ‘‘(III) supporting a culture of learning and process based on exemplary administrative prove student learning and classroom prac- professional behavior and ensuring quality expertise and experience; tice; and measures of classroom practice; ‘‘(ii) a program of ongoing opportunities ‘‘(II) guides, monitors, and assesses the be- ‘‘(IV) communicating and engaging par- throughout the school year for the men- ginning teacher’s progress toward such ents, families, and other external commu- toring or coaching of beginning principals goals; nities; and and other school leaders, including opportu- ‘‘(vii) assigns not more than 12 beginning ‘‘(V) collecting, analyzing, and utilizing nities for regular observation and feedback; teacher mentees to a mentor who works full- data and other tangible evidence of student ‘‘(iii) foundational training and ongoing time, and reduces such maximum number of learning and evidence of classroom practice professional development for mentors or mentees proportionately for a mentor who to guide decisions and actions for continuous coaches; and works on a part-time basis; improvement and to ensure performance ac- ‘‘(iv) the use of research-based leadership ‘‘(viii) provides joint professional develop- countability; standards, formative and summative assessment opportunities for mentors and begin- ‘‘(iii) multiple and distinct rating options ments, or principal and other school leader ning teachers; that allow evaluators to— protocols (such as the National Board for

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:18 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP6.042 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE S2526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 21, 2010 Professional Teaching Standards Certifi- ‘‘(3) be aligned with the State’s school im- ‘‘(A) experienced educators with track cation for Educational Leaders program or provement efforts under sections 1116 and records of success in the classroom; the 2008 Interstate School Leaders Licensure 1117; and ‘‘(B) institutions of higher education in- Consortium Standards); and ‘‘(4) be aligned with the programs funded volved with teacher induction and profes- ‘‘(B) improve the knowledge and skills of under title II of the Higher Education Act of sional development located within the State; school principals and other school leaders 1965 and other professional development pro- and in— grams authorized under this Act. ‘‘(C) local teacher, principal, and school ‘‘(i) planning and articulating a shared and ‘‘(d) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—The assistance re- leader organizations. clear schoolwide direction, vision, and strat- quired to be provided under this section may ‘‘(d) DISSEMINATION.— egy for achieving high standards of student be provided— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The results of the eval- performance; ‘‘(1) by the local educational agency; or uation described in subsection (a) shall be ‘‘(ii) identifying and implementing the ac- ‘‘(2) by the local educational agency, in submitted to the Secretary. tivities and rigorous student curriculum and collaboration with— ‘‘(2) DISSEMINATION.—The Secretary shall assessments necessary for achieving such ‘‘(A) the State educational agency; make the results of each evaluation de- standards of performance; ‘‘(B) an institution of higher education; scribed in subsection (a) available to States, ‘‘(iii) managing and supporting a collabo- ‘‘(C) a nonprofit organization; local educational agencies, and the public. ‘‘(D) a teacher organization; rative culture of ongoing learning and pro- ‘‘SEC. 2504. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIA- fessional development and ensuring quality ‘‘(E) a principal or school leader organiza- TIONS. tion; evidence of classroom practice (including ‘‘There are authorized to be appropriated ‘‘(F) an educational service agency; shared or distributive leadership and pro- to carry out this part $1,000,000,000 for fiscal ‘‘(G) a teaching residency program; or viding timely and constructive feedback to year 2011 and such sums as may be necessary ‘‘(H) another nonprofit entity with experi- teachers to improve student learning and for each succeeding fiscal year.’’. strengthen classroom practice); ence in helping schools improve student achievement. ‘‘(iv) communicating and engaging par- By Mr. PRYOR: ents, families, and local communities and or- ‘‘SEC. 2503. PROGRAM EVALUATION. ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Each program required S. 3243. A bill to require U.S. Cus- ganizations (including engaging in partner- toms and Border Protection to admin- ships among elementary schools, secondary under section 2502(a) shall include a formal schools, and institutions of higher education evaluation system to determine, at a minister polygraph examinations to all ap- to ensure the vertical alignment of student imum, the effectiveness of each such pro- plicants for law enforcement positions learning outcomes); gram on— with U.S. Customs and Border Protec- ‘‘(v) collecting, analyzing, and utilizing ‘‘(1) student learning; tion, to require U.S. Customs and Bor- data and other tangible evidence of student ‘‘(2) retaining teachers and principals, in- der Protection to complete all periodic cluding differentiating the retainment data learning and classroom practice (including background reinvestigations of certain the use of formative and summative assess- by profession and by the level of performance of the teachers and principals, based on the law enforcement personnel, and for ments) to— other purposes; to the Committee on ‘‘(I) guide decisions and actions for contin- evaluation system described in section uous instructional improvement; and 2502(a)(3); Homeland Security and Governmental ‘‘(II) ensure performance accountability; ‘‘(3) teacher, principal, and other school Affairs. ‘‘(vi) managing resources and school time leader practice, which shall include, for Mr. PRYOR. Mr. President, I rise to ensure a safe and effective student learn- teachers and principals, practice measured today to discuss the related problems ing environment; and by the teacher and principal evaluation system described in section 2502(a)(3); of corruption at the U.S. border with ‘‘(vii) designing and implementing strate- Mexico, turf wars between Federal in- gies for differentiated instruction and effec- ‘‘(4) student graduation rates, as applicable; vestigators of corruption, and inad- tively identifying and educating diverse equate screening for corruption of law learners, including children with disabilities ‘‘(5) teaching, learning, and working condi- and English language learners; tions; enforcement personnel. Solving these ‘‘(5)(A) create or enhance opportunities for ‘‘(6) parent, family, and community in- problems is crucial to ensuring we have teachers to assume new school leadership volvement and satisfaction; a system that keeps drugs out, guns in, roles and responsibilities, including— ‘‘(7) student attendance rates; and maintains an effective defense ‘‘(8) teacher and principal satisfaction; and ‘‘(i) serving as mentors, instructional against efforts by drug cartels to infil- coaches, or master teachers; or ‘‘(9) student behavior. ‘‘(b) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY AND trate parts of the Department of Home- ‘‘(ii) assuming increased responsibility for SCHOOL EFFECTIVENESS.—The formal evalua- land Security tasked with border secu- professional development activities, cur- tion system described in subsection (a) shall rity. riculum development, or school improve- also measure the effectiveness of the local The Mexican cartels that dominate ment and leadership activities; and educational agency and school in— ‘‘(B) provide training for teachers who as- drug trafficking into the U.S. are so- ‘‘(1) implementing the comprehensive in- phisticated, ruthless, and well-funded. sume such school leadership roles and reduction program described in section sponsibilities; and 2502(a)(1); They operate widely in Mexico through ‘‘(6) provide significant and sustainable sti- ‘‘(2) implementing high-quality profes- bribery and corruption and smuggle up pends above a teacher’s base salary for sional development described in section to $25 billion of illegal drugs as well as teachers that serve as mentors, instructional 2502(a)(2); people into the U.S. They also smuggle coaches, teacher leaders, or evaluators under ‘‘(3) developing and implementing a rig- illegal guns and drug money back into the programs described in this subsection. orous, transparent, and equitable teacher Mexico. In 2009, drug violence in Mex- ‘‘(b) SURVEY.—A local educational agency and principal evaluation system described in receiving a subgrant under this part shall ico resulted in over 9,600 murders. Al- section 2502(a)(3); ready this year there have been over conduct a valid and reliable full population ‘‘(4) implementing mentoring, coaching, survey of teaching and learning, at the and professional development for school 3,300 murders. Some of the illegal drugs school and local educational agency level, principals and other school leaders described and money goes to and through my and include, as topics in the survey, not less in section 2502(a)(4); State of Arkansas. than the following elements essential to im- ‘‘(5) ensuring that mentors, teachers, and The cartels used to operate dif- proving student learning and retaining effec- schools are using data to inform instruc- ferently in the U.S. relying mostly on tive teachers: tional practices; and stealth and a U.S. distribution network ‘‘(1) Instructional planning time. ‘‘(6) ensuring that the comprehensive in- ‘‘(2) School leadership. that reportedly includes operations in duction and high-quality mentoring required an estimated 230 American cities. In ‘‘(3) Decision-making processes. under section 2502(a)(1) and the high impact ‘‘(4) Teacher professional development. professional development required under sec- my State, the network includes the cit- ‘‘(5) Facilities and resources, including the tion 2502(a)(2) are integrated and aligned ies of Little Rock, Fort Smith and school library. with the State’s school improvement efforts Fayetteville. The heightened U.S. bor- ‘‘(6) Beginning teacher induction. under sections 1116 and 1117. der defenses have put a squeeze on car- ‘‘(7) School safety and environment. ‘‘(c) CONDUCT OF EVALUATION.—The evalua- tels. They have tried to regain an ad- ‘‘(c) INTEGRATION AND ALIGNMENT.—The tion described in subsection (a) shall be— vantage by exporting to the U.S. their system described in subsection (a) shall— ‘‘(1) conducted by the State, an institution experience and success in bribing and ‘‘(1) integrate and align all of the activities of higher education, or an external agency described in such subsection; that is experienced in conducting such eval- corrupting government officials who ‘‘(2) be informed by, and integrated with, uations; and can facilitate their business. the results of the survey described in sub- ‘‘(2) developed in collaboration with groups Today, I am introducing legislation section (b); such as— and sending a letter with three other

VerDate Nov 24 2008 01:18 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21AP6.042 S21APPT1 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with SENATE April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S2527 senators to the Secretary of the De- Secretary Napolitano requesting that SEC. 3. REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO AD- partment of Homeland Security to re- she resolve turf issues between inves- MINISTERING POLYGRAPH EXAMI- NATIONS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT verse what has become a successful tigators and integrity screening short- PERSONNEL OF U.S. CUSTOMS AND campaign by drug cartels to infiltrate comings at CBP. I ask unanimous con- BORDER PROTECTION. U.S. law enforcement. At risk here is sent that this letter be inserted in the The Secretary of Homeland Security shall more than drug trafficking. National RECORD after my statement. ensure that— security is also threatened because bor- (1) by not later than 2 years after the date I am also introducing the Anti-Bor- of the enactment of this Act, all applicants der weaknesses can be exploited by ter- der Corruption Act of 2010. My bill refor law enforcement positions with U.S. Cus- rorists to transport operatives and quires DHS to address the integrity toms and Border Protection receive poly- weapons into the U.S. screening problems at CBP and make graph examinations before being hired for At a recent hearing I chaired in a progress reports to Congress. Specifi- such a position; and subcommittee of the Homeland Secu- cally, it requires that DHS take such (2) by not later than 180 days after the date rity Committee, witnesses revealed actions as necessary to ensure that the of the enactment of this Act, U.S. Customs that while an array of U.S. Govern- backlog of periodic background inves- and Border Protection initiates or completes all periodic background reinvestigations for ment agencies have been targeted for tigations is cleared up within 60 days. infiltration by the cartels, the U.S. all law enforcement personnel of U.S. Cus- It also requires job applicants to re- toms and Border Protection that should re- Customs and Border Protection, known ceive the polygraph test as required by ceive periodic background reinvestigations as CBP, has been shockingly suscep- DHS policy within 2 years. pursuant to relevant policies of U.S. Cus- tible to the threat. Federal investiga- Finally, I close with a message about toms and Border Protection in effect on the tors testified that 129 CBP officials and to the men and women at Customs day before the date of the enactment of this have been arrested on corruption and Border Protection. Despite the un- Act. charges since 2003. In addition, the SEC. 4. PROGRESS REPORT. fortunate actions of a few that dis- Not later than 180 days after the date of DHS Inspector General opened 576 alle- honor a proud tradition at CBP, we gations of corruption within CBP in the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days know the vast majority of CBP em- thereafter through the date that is 2 years 2009. Now, the vast majority of CBP of- ployees are patriotic, honest, and hard- after such date of enactment, the Secretary ficers are good, decent, hard-working working. We know and value the con- of Homeland Security shall submit to the people. That is why we need to help tribution they make to the safety of Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- them root out those that are cor- America and the risks that they take ernmental Affairs of the Senate and the rupting the system. on our behalf. They deserve and have Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives a report on the Some of CBP’s susceptibility to infil- our thanks, support, and commitment trate is the result of the high-threat progress made by U.S. Customs and Border to help them weed out bad elements in Protection toward complying with section 3. environment in which CBP works. But their organization. it is also because the dramatic in- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- APRIL 21, 2010. creases in staff levels since 2003—which sent that the text of the bill be printed Hon. JANET NAPOLITANO, is a good thing—means that the agency in the RECORD. Secretary, Department of Homeland Security, doesn’t always meet its own guidelines Washington, DC. for screening of job applicants and ex- There being no objection, the addi- DEAR SECRETARY NAPOLITANO: In a recent isting employees. That is not as good, tional material was ordered to be hearing in the Homeland Security and Gov- and we need to take action to make printed in the RECORD, as follows: ernmental Affairs Subcommittee on State, sure that the processes in place to un- S. 3243 Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration on the corruption of U.S. offi- cover infiltration and corruption are Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- cials by Mexican drug cartels, senior offi- effective. resentatives of the United States of America in cials of the Department of Homeland Secu- Established personnel integrity poli- Congress assembled, rity (DHS) testified that drug cartels are cies call for polygraph examinations SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. specifically targeting and infiltrating federal and background investigations of all This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Anti-Border law enforcement agencies along the south- job applicants for CBP law enforce- Corruption Act of 2010’’. west border. These corruption activities en- compass almost every layer of the DHS bor- ment positions as part of the screening SEC. 2. FINDINGS. process prior to being offered employ- der security strategy. Congress makes the following findings: Of concern are indications that there may ment, however less than 15 percent re- (1) According to the Office of the Inspector be coordination and information sharing ceived the full screening in 2009. CBP General of the Department of Homeland Se- problems that result in duplication of inves- also has a 10,000 person backlog on curity, since 2003, 129 U.S. Customs and Bor- tigative efforts between the DHS compo- these reinvestigations of existing per- der Protection officials have been arrested nents responsible for investigating corrup- sonnel. on corruption charges and, during 2009, 576 tion. Evidence of these problems include the There are also indications that there investigations were opened on allegations of attached December 16, 2009, memo from the may be coordination and information improper conduct by U.S. Customs and Bor- DHS Inspector General’s office asserting ju- sharing problems between the DHS der Protection officials. risdiction over corruption investigations (2) To foster integrity in the workplace, es- components responsible for inves- currently being carried out by the Customs tablished policy of U.S. Customs and Border and Border Protection Internal Affairs and a tigating corruption. Evidence of these Protection calls for— March 30, 2010, Washington Post article de- problems include a December 16, 2009, (A) all job applicants for law enforcement tailing a lack of coordination between Fed- memo from the DHS Inspector Gen- positions at U.S. Customs and Border Pro- eral investigators regarding corruption eral’s office and a March 30, 2010, Wash- tection to receive a polygraph examination cases. We ask that you assist these DHS ington Post article detailing a lack of and a background investigation before being components in developing clearly defined coordination between Federal inves- offered employment; and roles and responsibilities regarding corrup- tigators regarding corruption cases. (B) relevant employees to receive a peri- tion investigations to ensure proper sharing As we seem to learn over and over odic background reinvestigation every 5 of information and prevention of duplicative years. investigations. It is our belief that coopera- again, cooperation and coordination by (3) According to the Office of Internal Af- tion and participation by Federal, state, and Federal, state, and local law enforce- fairs of U.S. Customs and Border Protec- local law enforcement is essential to elimi- ment is essential to identifying and de- tion— nating this growing threat to our national feating threats to our national secu- (A) in 2009, less than 15 percent of appli- security. rity. The threat of infiltration by drug cants for jobs with U.S. Customs and Border Also of concern was testimony regarding cartels is no different. Protection received polygraph examinations; significant, growing corruption within U.S. I am deeply concerned that the de- (B) as of March 2010, U.S. Customs and Bor- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) where partment responsible for the security der Protection had a backlog of approxi- 129 officials have been arrested on corruption mately 10,000 periodic background reinves- charges since 2003. The DHS Inspector Gen- of our homeland is falling short in tigations of existing employees; and eral reported that it had opened 576 allega- these important areas. (C) without additional resources, by the tions of corruption within CBP in 2009. It ap- To address these problems, I am end of fiscal year 2010, the backlog of peri- pears that CBP has been susceptible to infil- sending a letter along with Senators odic background reinvestigations will in- tration and corruption because it occupies FEINGOLD, WYDEN, and BURRIS to DHS crease to approximately 19,000. the front line in the prevention of smuggling

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Without though DHS integrity policies call for poly- Council—upon which the United States holds objection, it is so ordered. graph examinations and background inves- a permanent, veto-wielding seat—is con- COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND tigations of all new job applicants for CBP ferred under the United Nations Charter TRANSPORTATION law enforcement positions as part of the with ‘‘primary responsibility for the mainte- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask screening process prior to being offered em- nance of international peace and security’’; unanimous consent that the Com- ployment, less than 15% received the full Whereas the authority of the ICC inappro- screening in 2009. Testimony also established priately intrudes upon the United Nations mittee on Commerce, Science, and that periodic reinvestigations are required of Security Council’s primary responsibility Transportation be authorized to meet current law enforcement personnel to un- under the United Nations Charter for the during the session of the Senate on cover signs of corruption. CBP currently has maintenance of international peace and se- April 21, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of a 10,000 person backlog of periodic reinves- curity; the Russell Senate Office Building. tigations, with the number expected to rise Whereas, in September 2009, the ICC Office The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to 19,000 by the end of this year. of the Prosecutor announced that ICC per- objection, it is so ordered. These shortcomings pose a clear national sonnel were investigating accusations of war security risk. We believe this issue requires crimes and crimes against humanity alleg- COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC your immediate attention and would like edly committed by United States and NATO WORKS you to examine and specify what DHS is cur- forces fighting in Afghanistan; Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask rently doing to properly address these prob- Whereas the parties to the Rome Statute unanimous consent that the Com- lems. We look forward to working with you have failed to establish a definition of the mittee on Environment and Public to solve this problem. ‘‘crime of aggression’’; Works be authorized to meet during Sincerely, Whereas the United States Government the session of the Senate on April 21, RUSSELL D. FEINGOLD. has at various times been accused of ‘‘ag- MARK L. PRYOR. gression’’, including the congressionally au- 2010, at 10 a.m. in room 406 of the Dirk- RON WYDEN. thorized use of military force against Iraq in sen Senate Office Building. ROLAND W. BURRIS. 2003; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas the Rome Statute would subject f objection, it is so ordered. United States citizens and military per- COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND sonnel charged with crimes before the ICC to SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS trial and punishment without the basic rights and protections provided to criminal Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Com- SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- defendants and guaranteed by the United States Constitution, including a right to a mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- TION 59—EXPRESSING THE jury trial by one’s peers, protection from ernmental Affairs be authorized to SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE double jeopardy, the right to confront one’s meet during the session of the Senate UNITED STATES SHOULD NEI- accusers, and the right to a speedy trial; on April 21, 2010, at 10 a.m. to conduct THER BECOME A SIGNATORY TO Whereas the first Review Conference on a hearing entitled ‘‘The Lessons and THE ROME STATUTE OF THE the Rome Statute will be held in Kampala, Uganda from May 31 to June 11, 2010, to con- Implications of the Christmas Day At- INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL tack: Securing the Visa Process.’’ COURT NOR ATTEND THE RE- sider amendments to the Rome Statute and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without VIEW CONFERENCE OF THE to take stock of its implementation and impact; and objection, it is so ordered. ROME STATUTE IN KAMPALA, Whereas the draft provisional agenda of UGANDA IN MAY 2010 COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND the Review Conference indicates that the As- ENTREPRENEURSHIP Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. INHOFE, sembly of States Parties of the ICC has no intention of addressing the grave and per- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask Mr. KYL, and Mr. CRAPO) submitted the unanimous consent that the Com- following concurrent resolution; which sistent concerns of the United States regarding the Rome Statute: Now, therefore, be it mittee on Small Business and Entre- was referred to the Committee on For- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- preneurship be authorized to meet dur- eign Relations: resentatives concurring), That it is the sense ing the session of the Senate on April S. CON. RES. 59 of Congress that— 21, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. to conduct a hear- Whereas President William Clinton signed (1) the national interests of the United ing entitled ‘‘The FY2011 budget Re- the Rome Statute on the International States are neither preserved nor advanced by quest for the Small Business Adminis- Criminal Court (‘‘Rome Statute’’) through a becoming a State Party to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court; tration.’’ designee on December 31, 2000, but acknowl- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without edged ‘‘significant flaws’’ in the treaty, and (2) the Rome Statute undermines the sov- recommended that President-elect George W. ereignty of the United States, hinders its objection, it is so ordered. Bush not submit the treaty to the Senate for ability to defend itself and its allies with COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS advice and consent; military force, and conflicts with the prin- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask Whereas the ‘‘significant flaws’’ identified ciples of the United States Constitution; (3) President Barack Obama should declare unanimous consent that the Com- by President Clinton—including the fact mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be author- that the International Criminal Court that the United States does not intend to (‘‘ICC’’) claims the power to exercise author- ratify the Rome Statute and that the United ized to meet during the session of the ity and jurisdiction over the citizens of na- States does not presently consider itself to Senate on April 21, 2010. The Com- tions that have not ratified the treaty—per- be a signatory of the treaty; and mittee will meet in room 418 of the sist and have not been remedied; (4) given that the Assembly of States Par- Russell Senate Office building begin- Whereas President Bush, through Under- ties has no discernable intention of address- ning at 9:30 a.m. secretary of State for Arms Control John ing United States concerns regarding the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without treaty, President Obama should neither at- Bolton, notified United Nations Secretary- objection, it is so ordered. General Kofi Annan on May 6, 2002, that the tend nor send a delegation to the Review United States does not intend to become a Conference of the Rome Statute in Kampala, SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND party to the Rome Statute and therefore has Uganda commencing May 31, 2010. CAPABILITIES no legal obligations arising from its signa- f Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask ture on December 31, 2000; unanimous consent that the Sub- Whereas the United States Government, AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO committee on Emerging Threats and acting through its elected representatives, is MEET Capabilities of the Committee on the sole arbiter regarding decisions on the COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND Armed Services be authorized to meet use of military force in its defense or in the FORESTRY defense of its allies; during the session of the Senate on Whereas the Rome Statute undermines na- Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask April 21, 2010, at 10 a.m. tional sovereignty and established principles unanimous consent that the Com- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of customary international law by claiming mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and objection, it is so ordered.

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The clerk and Committee on Armed Services be au- (6) encourages the European Union to also thorized to meet during the session of will report the resolution by title. remain actively engaged with all countries the Senate on April 21, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. The legislative clerk read as follows: in the Western Balkans regarding their aspi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without A resolution (S. Res. 483) congratulating rations for European integration. objection, it is so ordered. the Republic of Serbia’s application for Eu- ropean Union membership and recognizing f SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS AND FORESTS Serbia’s active efforts to integrate into Eu- APPOINTMENTS Mr. BURRIS. Mr. President, I ask rope and the global community. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The unanimous consent that the Sub- There being no objection, the Senate Chair, on behalf of the President pro committee on Public Lands and For- proceeded to consider the resolution. tempore, pursuant to Public Law 94– ests be authorized to meet during the Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I 201, as amended by Public Law 105–275, session of the Senate to conduct a ask unanimous consent that the reso- appoints the following individuals as hearing on April 21, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., in lution be agreed to, the preamble be members of the Board of Trustees of room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- agreed to, and the motions to recon- the American Folklife Center of the Li- fice Building. sider be laid upon the table. brary of Congress: Patricia Atkinson of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The resolution (S. Res. 483) was Nevada vice Dennis Holub of South Da- objection, it is so ordered. agreed to. kota and Joanna Hess of New Mexico f The preamble was agreed to. The resolution, with its preamble, vice Mickey Hart of California. PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR reads as follows: f Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. S. RES. 483 ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT President, I ask unanimous consent Whereas the United States has been a AGAINST JUDGE PORTEOUS that Randy Fasnacht, a detailee with strong supporter of the European Union The PRESIDING OFFICER. The (EU); Senator REED (RI) to the Sub- Chair submits to the Senate for print- Whereas the year 2010 marks a full decade committee on Securities, Insurance, of efforts of the Government of Serbia to re- ing in the Senate Journal and in the and Investments, be granted the privi- integrate into Europe and the global commu- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the replica- leges of the floor for the remainder of nity; tion-errata of the House of Representa- the 111th Congress. Whereas, on November 30, 2009, the EU de- tives to the Answer of Judge G. Thom- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cided that the citizens of ‘‘Serbia will be able as Porteous, Jr., to the Articles of Im- objection, it is so ordered. to travel without visa to the Schengen area’’ peachment against Judge Porteous, permitting the greater integration of Serbia f pursuant to S. Res. 457, 111th Congress, into Europe; Second Session, which replication was RECOGNIZING THE LEADERSHIP Whereas a democratically elected Govern- ment of Serbia has committed to resolving received by the Secretary of the Senate AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBU- regional disagreements through diplomacy on April 21, 2010. TIONS OF DR. HECTOR GARCIA and the tenets of international law; The replication-errata of the House Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I Whereas, on April 29, 2008, the EU and Ser- of Representatives is as follows: ask unanimous consent that the Judi- bia signed a Stabilization and Association CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, ciary Committee be discharged from Agreement, which considered ‘‘the EU’s Washington, DC, April 21, 2010. readiness to integrate Serbia to the fullest Re Impeachment of G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., further consideration of H. Con. Res. extent into the political and economic main- 222 and the Senate proceed to its imme- United States District Judge for the stream of Europe and its status as a poten- Eastern District of Louisiana, Replica- diate consideration. tial candidate for EU membership’’; tion—Errata The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas, on June 21, 2003, the EU stated in Hon. NANCY ERICKSON, objection, it is so ordered. the Summit Declaration of the EU-Western Secretary of the Senate, U.S. Senate, The clerk will report the concurrent Balkans summit at Thessaloniki that ‘‘the Washington, DC. resolution by title. future of the Balkans is within the EU’’ and DEAR MS. ERICKSON: On behalf of the House The legislative clerk read as follows: that the countries of the Western Balkans’ Managers, I am writing to inform the Senate ‘‘rapprochement with the EU will go hand in of the following errata in the Replication A concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 222) hand with the development of regional co-op- recognizing the leadership and historical that the House filed April 15, 2010. eration’’; Page 5, first sentence in the Section enti- contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Whereas the United States Government tled ‘‘Fourth Affirmative Defense,’’ the word Hispanic community and his remarkable ef- has supported the diplomatic efforts of the ‘‘voluntary’’ should be deleted, so that the forts to combat racial and ethnic discrimina- Government of Serbia to reintegrate into the sentence now reads: ‘‘The House of Rep- tion in the United States of America. global community, including a visit by Vice resentatives denies each and every allega- There being no objection, the Senate President Joseph Biden in May 2009; and tion of this purported affirmative defense, proceeded to consider the concurrent Whereas the United States Government which, in effect, seeks to suppress the state- resolution. has long viewed the EU as a source of sta- ments of a highly educated and experienced Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I bilization, security, and prosperity for all of Federal judge, made under oath, before other Europe and the world: Now, therefore, be it ask unanimous consent that the con- Federal judges.’’ Resolved, That the Senate— Page 6, last sentence in the Section enti- current resolution be agreed to, the (1) applauds the people of Serbia for fur- tled ‘‘Fourth Affirmative Defense,’’ the preamble be agreed to, the motions to thering their commitment to democracy, words ‘‘voluntary and’’ should be deleted, so reconsider be laid upon the table, with free markets, tolerance, nondiscrimination, that the sentence now reads: ‘‘Accordingly, no intervening action or debate, and and the rule of law; there is simply no credible basis to argue any statements related to the measure (2) urges the European Council to adopt in that the Senate should not consider Judge be printed in the RECORD. a timely manner a clear position on Serbia’s Porteous’s immunized Fifth Circuit testi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without qualifications as a candidate country; mony.’’ (3) welcomes the decision of the democrat- Page 9, first sentence in the Section enti- objection, it is so ordered. ically elected Government of Serbia to join tled ‘‘Fourth Affirmative Defense,’’ the word The concurrent resolution (H. Con. the NATO Partnership for Peace Program in ‘‘voluntary’’ should be deleted, so that the Res. 222) was agreed to. 2006; sentence now reads: ‘‘The House of Rep- The preamble was agreed to. (4) recognizes the cooperation of the Gov- resentatives denies each and every allega- ernment of Serbia with the United States tion of this purported affirmative defense, f Government on issues such as democratiza- which, in effect, seeks to suppress the state- CONGRATULATING THE REPUBLIC tion, anti-drug trafficking, anti-terrorism, ments of a highly educated and experienced OF SERBIA human rights, regional cooperation, and Federal judge, made under oath, before other trade; Federal judges.’’ Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I (5) strongly urges the Government of Ser- Page 9, last sentence in the Section enti- ask unanimous consent that the For- bia to intensify efforts to capture and trans- tled ‘‘Fourth Affirmative Defense,’’ the

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words ‘‘voluntary and’’ should be deleted, so VICE CHRISTOPHER A. PADILLA, RESIGNED, TO WHICH IN THE ARMY POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RE- that the sentence now reads: ‘‘There is sim- CESS OF THE SENATE. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ply no credible basis to argue that the Sen- ERIC L. HIRSCHHORN, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER AS CHIEF OF THE DENTAL CORPS, AND ASSISTANT SUR- ate should not consider Judge Porteous’s im- SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR EXPORT ADMINISTRA- GEON GENERAL FOR DENTAL SERVICES, UNITED STATES TION, VICE MARIO MANCUSO, RESIGNED, TO WHICH POSI- ARMY AND FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDI- munized Fifth Circuit testimony.’’ TION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 3036 AND 3039(B): I would request that any future published THE SENATE. To be major general versions of this Replication incorporate and EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COL. MING T. WONG reflect the above changes. Further, in that MICHAEL W. PUNKE, OF MONTANA, TO BE A DEPUTY the Replication has been published in the UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE IN THE NAVY RANK OF AMBASSADOR, VICE PETER F. ALLGEIER, RE- Congressional Record, to the extent con- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT SIGNED, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DUR- AS CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS, UNITED STATES NAVY, AND sistent with the Senate rules, we respect- ING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. fully request that this letter likewise be pub- APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER TITLE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 10, U.S.C., SECTION 5142: lished. A copy of this letter will be served upon MICHAEL F. MUNDACA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN AS- To be rear admiral SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE ERIC SOL- counsel for Judge Porteous today through OMON, RESIGNED, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS AP- REAR ADM. (LH) MARK L. TIDD electronic mail. POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. IN THE AIR FORCE Sincerely, EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT ALAN I. BARON, ISLAM A. SIDDIQUI, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE CHIEF AGRI- TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR Special Impeachment Counsel. CULTURAL NEGOTIATOR, OFFICE OF THE UNITED FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, WITH THE RANK OF To be major f AMBASSADOR, VICE RICHARD T. CROWDER, TO WHICH PO- SITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS MARK J. AGUIAR ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL OF THE SENATE. AIMEE L. ALVIAR DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY STEPHANIE E. AMADOR 22, 2010 ARTHUR D. ANDERSON JEFFREY ALAN GOLDSTEIN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ROBERT W. BAILEY, JR. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I UNDER SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, VICE ROBERT K. VICTOR BARANOWSKI ask unanimous consent that when the STEEL, RESIGNED, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS AP- JOHNNIE I. BARRETT POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. LAURA A. BELT Senate completes its business today, it JEANNIE M. BERRY EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April CYNTHIA L. BOND CHAI RACHEL FELDBLUM, OF MARYLAND, TO BE A PATRICK C. BOYLE 22; that following the prayer and the MEMBER OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RALPH L. BURROUGHS III pledge, the Journal of proceedings be COMMISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2013, VICE BRANDY R. CASTEEL LESLIE SILVERMAN, TERM EXPIRED, TO WHICH POSI- JACQUELINE M. COLE approved to date, the morning hour be TION SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF ERSKINE G. COOK, JR. deemed to have expired, the time for THE SENATE. ELIANA J. CORAL JACQUELINE A. BERRIEN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- KRISTA R. COTTERILL the two leaders be reserved for their BER OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COM- BRANDY L. COX use later in the day, and there be a pe- MISSION FOR A TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, 2014, VICE CHRIS- CINDY L. CRADDOCK TINE M. GRIFFIN, TERM EXPIRED, TO WHICH POSITION DARREN J. DAMIANI riod of morning business for 1 hour, SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE KAREN M. DANIELS with Senators permitted to speak SENATE. SUANN DAVISON DALE H. DESALIS therein for up to 10 minutes each, with NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD PAUL A. DEVAUGHN the Republicans controlling the first 30 CRAIG BECKER, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ROBIN L. DUCKER NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD FOR THE TERM OF DANA LEA DUERR minutes and the majority controlling FIVE YEARS EXPIRING DECEMBER 16, 2014, VICE DENNIS TAMMY MICHELLE DUNHAM the final 30 minutes; that following P. WALSH, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DUR- JERRY M. EARL, JR. ING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. SUSAN E. EATON morning business, the Senate proceed MICHAEL H. EDGING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to executive session to consider the YOGI D. EDLIN, JR. VICTORIA A. LIPNIC, OF VIRGINIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF MIRIAM EDOUARD nomination of Denny Chin to be U.S. THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION TRACY S. EDWARDS circuit judge for the Second Circuit, as FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM EXPIRING JULY 1, WANDA L. EDWARDS 2010, VICE NAOMI CHURCHILL EARP, TO WHICH POSITION STEPHANIE M. ELLENBURG provided for under the previous order. SHE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE ERNI L. EULENSTEIN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SENATE. SARAH M. EVANS P. DAVID LOPEZ, OF ARIZONA, TO BE GENERAL COUN- ANTONIO L. FISHER objection, it is so ordered. SEL OF THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COM- VINCENT M. GACILOS MISSION FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE RONALD S. ELOISE K. GOMEZ f COOPER, RESIGNED, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS AP- KIMBERLI A. GOODNER POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. TRACEY A. GOSSER PROGRAM WANDA R. GREENE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CONSTANCE M. GRIFFIN Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, MARK GASTON PEARCE, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- JASON W. GRIMM there will be up to 1 hour for debate BER OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD FOR ORANETTA L. HALL THE TERM OF FIVE YEARS EXPIRING AUGUST 27, 2013, SHERRY A. HAMMOCK prior to a vote on the confirmation of VICE PETER N. KIRSANOW, TO WHICH POSITION HE WAS ANASTASIA ANGELA HANSEN APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. GARY W. HARDY the Chin nomination. Senators will be GORDON ANTHONY HAZLETTE notified when the vote is scheduled. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY SADIE M. HENRY WAYNE P. HODSON ALAN D. BERSIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE COMMIS- WANDA M. HOGGARD f SIONER OF CUSTOMS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SE- MATTHEW J. HOWARD CURITY, VICE W. RALPH BASHAM, TO WHICH POSITION HE ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SEN- RICHARD F. HUFF ATE. SARAH L. HUFFMAN TOMORROW RAFAEL BORRAS, OF MARYLAND, TO BE UNDER SEC- GREGORY W. JOHNSON RETARY FOR MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOME- CHRISTOPHER W. KELLY Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, if LAND SECURITY, VICE ELAINE C. DUKE, RESIGNED, TO JULIA KISS there is no further business to come be- WHICH POSITION HE WAS APPOINTED DURING THE LAST JAMES E. KRAMER RECESS OF THE SENATE. THELMA H. LAJONDIMALANTA fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- JESSICA L. LAMONTAGNE sent that it adjourn under the previous THE JUDICIARY BENJAMIN P. LANDRY RICK A. LANG order. JAMES KELLEHER BREDAR, OF MARYLAND, TO BE MEGAN M. LAUGHLIN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF There being no objection, the Senate, ROBIN R. LECH MARYLAND, VICE J. FREDERICK MOTZ, RETIRING. KAREN C. LUGG at 6:40 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, EDMOND E-MIN CHANG, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED DEBRA S. LUNDEEN STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT April 22, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. LISA S. MADISON OF ILLINOIS, VICE ELAINE F. BUCKLO, RETIRED. ERIKA J. MCCARTHY ELLEN LIPTON HOLLANDER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE TROY D. MEFFERD f UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF JOSEPH C. MELDER MARYLAND, VICE ANDRE M. DAVIS, ELEVATED. BOBBY D. MITCHELL NOMINATIONS LESLIE E. KOBAYASHI, OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED NICOLE F. MOLETT STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII, WILLIAM C. MOORE Executive nominations received by VICE HELEN W. GILLMOR, RETIRED. MICHAEL J. MORROW the Senate: SUSAN RICHARD NELSON, OF MINNESOTA, TO BE VANESSA L. MOSES UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF TAMMY M. MOSLEY FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION MINNESOTA, VICE JAMES M. ROSENBAUM, RETIRED. HASMIN E. NALES IN THE AIR FORCE FRANCES M. NICHOLS JILL LONG THOMPSON, OF INDIANA, TO BE A MEMBER CHRISTOPHER W. NIDELL OF THE FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION BOARD, FARM THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT HOLLY ANN OCONNOR CREDIT ADMINISTRATION, VICE NANCY C. PELLETT, IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- CATHERINE G. ORTEGA TERM EXPIRED, TO WHICH POSITION SHE WAS AP- CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE ANGELIQUE V. PATTERSON POINTED DURING THE LAST RECESS OF THE SENATE. AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION MARTHA E. PAUL 601: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE REBEKAH P. PEERY To be lieutenant general SYLVIA PENA FRANCISCO J. SANCHEZ, OF FLORIDA, TO BE UNDER ANN M. PETCAVAGE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE, MAJ. GEN. ERIC E. FIEL MICHELLE I. PLASTERER

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MARQUITA N. PRICE RANDALL A. PAPE NEIL MICHAEL HORNER TIFFANIE L. RAMPLEY CHRISTOPHER S. PECHACEK TIMOTHY D. HOWERTON KRIS D. RICHARDSON ANDREW G. PUCKETT DEREK J. LARBIE STEPHEN W. RIGGS JOSEPH N. PUGLIESE DAVID A. LINCOLN KATHERINE S. ROBBEL CHRISTOPHER M. PUTNAM WINNIE LOKPARK TRACY LYNN RUE MICHAEL A. RAETHKA PAULINE M. LUCAS DANNY C. SANDEFUR CARY C. REGISTER CHRISTIAN L. LYONS DARRELL W. SAYLOR DENNIS J. ROBINSON CRAIG A. MCCLUER ANGELA K. SCHLOER TOMAO L. ROSE TIFFANY J. MORGAN DANIEL J. SCHWARTZ ROSALIND R. ROSS PERRY BRIAN T. MUSSELMAN JIMMY D. SCOTT AMANDA L. SAGER ERIC V. OLSEN DALE M. SEIGLER SCOTT W. SCHAFER DENNIS OSULLIVAN DEBRA L. SIMS ROBERT D. SCHMIDTGOESSLING SHANNON L. PHARES JULIE A. SKINNER ROBERT R. SCHROPE IV NICOLE H. RANEY DON L. SMITH CHRISTA L. SECHRIST JUDY A. RATTAN INEZ VONCEIL SMITH JASON B. SHIRAH JESSE W. RICHARDSON KIRK A. SMITH JENNIFER L. SHIRLEY MICHAEL D. ROSS KRISTIN L. SMITH STEPHEN M. STOUDER STEPHANIE P. SCHULTZ MYRNA L. SPENCER JOHN E. STUBBS THOMAS L. SHAAK ANNE S. STALEY DARRELL R. STUTTS JAMES E. SHIELDS DAPHNE SMALL STEPANEK TISHA D. SUTTON JOSEPH W. SILVERS DOUGLAS W. STILES DARRELL K. TEGTMEYER JULIA N. SUNDSTROM NICOLE THOMPSON STONEBURG MATTHEW A. THOMAS JAMES C. TANNER DAVID R. STRICKLAND CHRISTINE L. TOLBERT DAVID C. WALMSLEY CHAD A. STUCKEY JOSHUA L. TOMCHESSON ROSS K. WHITMORE CHI SUH CHARLES B. TOTH DREW E. WIDING JACQUILLA SULLIVAN MCGOWAN TU T. TRAN RICHARD L. WOODRUFF, JR. KIMBERLY NOVACK TRNKA AARON D. TRITCH BRIAN A. YOUNG SALVADOR V. VARGAS DAN T. VINCECRUZ JAMES A. YOUNG MELISSA K. VESSAR DAVID E. WAGNER LEILA R. VON KREITOR ERICH W. WANAGAT THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR LISA A. WARE SCOTT M. WHIPPLE FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DALLAS T. WEILLS III SUNDONIA J. WONNUM DAVID A. WHITEHORN DAVID C. WRIGHT To be colonel CAROL DAWN WILHITE SHAWNA A. ZIERKE MELINDA A. WILLIAMSON WILLARD B. AKINS II THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT VINCENT J. ALCAZAR THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR ALEJANDRO J. ALEMAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN J. ALLEN FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: To be lieutenant colonel MARK S. ALLEN To be major NEIL T. ALLEN LORI A. ADAMS RICHARD C. AMBURN SANDRA S. AGUILLON REGINA D. AGEE KATHLEEN F. AMPONIN JEFFREY L. ALCORN NICOLE H. ARMITAGE BYRON B. ANDERSON CALVIN J. ANDERSON CONSTANCE C. BANKS WILLIAM D. ANDERSON, JR. BRUCE D. AUVILLE KIMBERLY A. BRIDGE JOSEPH F. ANGEL JAMES F. BEST, JR. DAWN B. BROOKS RUSSELL K. ARMSTRONG RAMA BHYRAVABHOTLA JANET D. BRUMLEY DAVID C. ARNOLD ALEXSA BILLUPS MARYJO BURLEIGH DAVID R. ARRIETA JEFFREY S. BOSLEY KRISTIN L. CARLSON BRUCE A. ARRINGTON PAUL W. BOTT JONI M. CLEMENS MARK R. AUGUST JOEL E. BRADY CYNTHIA A. CONNER DOYLE R. BABE MEGAN S. BRANDT ZINA M. CRUMP DAVID D. BANHOLZER KITO D. BROOKS SUSAN F. DUKES DAVID W. BARNES ROBERT S. BROWN KATHLEEN T. FOULK DAVID J. BAYLOR BRUCE W. CALLAHAN MICHELLE L. GONZALES CHARLES E. BEAM JEFFREY W. CATHEY KIMBERLY A. GRAHAM BRIAN R. BEERS COREY J. CHRISTOPHERSON GERALD W. HALL, JR. PAUL R. BEINEKE CAMERON D. CLEMENT ROCHELLE L. HAYNES THOMAS A. BELL WARREN G. CONROW KAREE M. JENSEN DAVID B. BELZ SCOTT A. COREY PATRICIA I. JOHN ROBERT E. BENNING JAMIE D. CORNETT KELLIE A. JOHNSON SCOTT I. BENZA ROBERT J. CURTIS MICHAEL J. JOHNSON ALEXANDER BERGER LAURIE R. DAVIE MARINA L. JOHNSTON KURT A. BERGO JAMES W. DAVIS PHYLLIS F. JONES BRUCE A. BEYERLY HEATHER D. DESHONE MICHELIN Y. JOPLIN CONERLY TIMOTHY J. BILTZ KIERAN K. DHILLON DAVIS DEEANN M. LEES DAVID R. BIRCH LUTHER E. DHILLON DAVIS LESTER P. LORETO KEVIN E. BLANCHARD MICHAEL J. DOIRON KIMBERLY L. MANNINGWRIGHT JULIE C. BOIT MELISSA M. DURHAM ELIZABETH A. MCDOWELL ROBERT T. BOQUIST JAMISON L. EARLEY KIMBERLY B. MERRITT MICHAEL F. BORGERT JAMES C. ENDERBY BRADLEY D. NIELSEN JAMES R. BORTREE JERRY M. FAUSCH NICOLE R. OGBURN ANDREW R. BRABSON HEATHER WINFREE FENZL JULIE R. OSTRAND JAMES A. BRANDENBURG II MATTHEW R. FERRERI JOEY P. PASKEVICIUS HELEN L. BRASHER BRIGITTE C. FRENCH DONNA L. RAU JAMES E. BRECK, JR. MOHAMMED FUAD RHONDA L. RICHTER DAVID P. BRIAR JENNIFER M. GIOVANNETTI JERRY D. RUMBACH MICHAEL F. BRIDGES MATTHEW D. GLYNN MICHELE Y. SHELTON LORING G. BRIDGEWATER GABRIEL GONZALEZ DEBRA A. SMITH GREGORY S. BRINSFIELD BELTECEZAR C. GOROSPE PENNY E. SPAID RYAN L. BRITTON MALAYSIA H. GRESHAM JAMES S. SPEIGHT TODD M. BROST MARTHA G. HAINEY KATHERINE S. SPENCE KENNETH J. BROWNELL EYDIN D. HANSEN BONNIE J. STIFFLER BRIAN R. BRUCKBAUER TIMOTHY G. HARRELSON, JR. JAMES A. STRYD ROBERT J. BRUCKNER TRACY L. HARRELSON BARBARA A. SUSEN DALE S. BRUNER ERIC M. HENDRICKSON LANE C. TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER J. BRUNNER CRYSTAL A. HILAIRE LINDA J. THOMAS ROBERT A. BUENTE SUNNY M. HOLDEN KARIN P. VANDOREN STEVEN C. BUETOW PATRICIA E. HOOGEVEEN CANDY S. WILSON PAUL A. BUGENSKE KARI L. HUNTER KEITH A. WILSON KURT W. BULLER VINCENT X. HUONG PAULA M. WINTERS JOHN G. BUNNELL JARRETT R. JACK SHANNON G. WOMBLE JEFFREY B. BURCHFIELD EMBER J. JOHNSTON PATRICK C. BURKE BRIAN L. JONES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SCOTT D. BURNSIDE STEVEN A. KELHAM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES AIR DEANNA M. BURT JEREMY RICHARD KERSEY FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRADLEY J. BUXTON ADAM B. KLEMENS To be lieutenant colonel SEANN J. CAHILL JEREMY A. KOVACS DANIEL B. CAIN JENNIFER JONES LAACK VERONA BOUCHER MICHAEL O. CANNON DANIEL R. LANE DANE V. CAMPBELL DANN S. CARLSON ROBERT A. LARKOWSKI BRETT R. CARNER KURT J. CARRAWAY JUNG B. LEE JAMES R. COKER MATTHEW D. CARROLL ROGER A. LEE BRIAN L. COSTELLO ERIC D. CASLER NANCY S. LESTER ERIC M. COX MARC E. CAUDILL ERIC N. LITTLEFIELD AMIE W. DARYANANI TYRELL A. CHAMBERLAIN GERARDO LOPEZ JAMES A. DAUBER DAVID E. CHELEN TRAVIS K. LUNASCO MICHAEL P. DEMPSEY MIKE G. CHRISTIAN MONIKA LUNN DAVID R. ENGLERT MARK K. CIERO JOHN T. MACGREGOR MAUREEN A. FARRELL ANDRA B. CLAPSADDLE MICHAEL R. MCCARTER II BENJAMIN J. FRANKLIN JAMES A. CLARK RENE M. MCQUEEN STEPHEN GABORIAULTWHITCOMB CHAD M. CLIFTON MIKEL M. MERRITT CLARENCE D.A. GAGNI THOMAS C. COGLITORE PAUL R. NELSON REVONDA L. GRAYSON JOHN COLLEY MIA Y. NEURELL NADINE Y. GRIFFIN MIGUEL J. COLON JEFFREY A. NEWSOM DERYCK K. HILL STEPHEN R. CONKLING DARREN ELOF NORDIN NEIL A. HOLDER MICHAEL R. CONTRATTO

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ANTHONY G. COOK JEANNE I. HARDRATH MARC C. MCWILLIAMS DAVID L. COOL MICHAEL R. HARGIS DANIEL F. MERRY EDWARD R. CORCORAN DAVID A. HARRIS, JR. CONSTANCE M. MESKILL TOBY L. COREY VALERIE L. HASBERRY CHARLES E. METROLIS, JR. MATTHEW J. CORNELL BRETT R. HAUENSTEIN PATRICK D. MILLER SEAN C. CORNFORTH TIMOTHY D. HAUGH SUSAN M. MILLER DAVID A. CORRELL TRACEY L. HAYES JOSEPH A. MILNER JAMES A. COSTEY JERRY W. HAYNES II JIMMIE L. MITCHELL, JR. JODY D. COX MICHELLE L. HAYWORTH MATTHEW C. MOLINEUX MATTHEW D. COX GREGORY L. HEBERT MITCHELL A. MONROE KEVIN M. COYNE CARLIN R. HEIMANN KENNETH S. S. MONTGOMERY KENNETH S. CRANE MICHAEL W. HELVEY NATHAN C. MOONEY II DAVID M. CREAN ANTHONY A. HIGDON JENNIFER L. MOORE THOMAS D. CRIMMINS ERIC T. HILL DAVID J. MORGAN BRYAN L. CRUTCHFIELD MARK A. HIRYAK DONALD MORGAN JARED P. CURTIS DAVID J. HLUSKA WILLIAM F. MORRISON II DANIEL D. CZUPKA MICHAEL T. HOEPFNER GERARD A. MOSLEY THOMAS D. DAACK TIMOTHY J. HOGAN KARI A. MOSTERT DENNIS P. DABNEY STEPHANIE A. HOLCOMBE DANIEL R. MOY MATTHEW R. DANA MICHAEL R. HOLMES KEVIN M. MUCKERHEIDE CHRISTOPHER O. DARLING WILLIAM G. HOLT II DOUGLAS E. MULLINS JUSTIN C. DAVEY WILLIE O. HOLT, JR. ROBERT B. MUNDIE MATTHEW W. DAVIDSON MICHAEL S. HOPKINS BRIAN C. MURPHY JONATHAN P. DAVIS DAVID J. HORNYAK JOHN E. MURPHY THEODORE L. DAVIS, JR. JED L. HUDSON MARK C. MURPHY JERI L. DAY STEPHEN A. HUGHES MIMI MURPHY MICHAEL E. DEBRECZENI GINA C. HUMBLE MYLES M. NAKAMURA JEFFREY W. DECKER THERESA B. HUMPHREY JEFFREY D. NEISCHEL JOHN M. DELAPP, JR. KIRK W. HUNSAKER BRETT J. NELSON JAMES E. DENBOW, JR. CLINT H. HUNT JOHN J. NICHOLS EVAN C. DERTIEN STEVEN R. HUSS KENT A. NICKLE TED A. DETWILER ROBERT E. INTRONE DANA S. NIELSEN JOHN M. DEVILLIER MATTHEW C. ISLER DOUGLAS J. NIKOLAI JEFFREY W. DEVORE DAVID R. IVERSON TREVOR W. NITZ TIMOTHY C. DODGE BRICK IZZI ROBERT G. NOVOTNY PAUL B. DONOVAN ROBERT S. JACKSON, JR. MICHAEL T. OBERBROECKLING DWIGHT K. DORAU JOSEPH S. JEZAIRIAN KRISTINA M. OBRIEN DAVID R. DORNBURG DAVID A. JOHNSON BRIAN M. OCONNELL DENIS P. DOTY DAVID D. JOHNSON KEVIN A. OLIVER MICHAEL L. DOWNS JOHN H. JOHNSON DEAN R. OSTOVICH JAMES H. DRAPE KENNETH F. JOHNSON SHIRLENE D. OSTROV GARY T. DROUBAY MALCOLM T. JOHNSON WILLIAM J. OTT DAVID T. DUHADWAY ROGER F. JOHNSON DANIEL A. PACHECO CARL R. DUMKE KIMBERLEE P. JOOS HANS F. PALAORO LOUIS F. DUPUIS, JR. RUSSELL T. KASKEL GLENN E. PALMER LOURDES M. DUVALL ADAM B. KAVLICK GLENN A. PANARO ANTHONY T. DYESS DAVID A. KAWECK ZANNIS M. PAPPAS ALTON D. DYKES DAWN D. KEASLEY TODD J. PARKS BILLIE S. EARLY TIMOTHY L. KEEPORTS TODD M. PAVICH CASEY D. EATON ROBERT W. KEIRSTEAD, JR. JAMES L. PEASE DANIEL C. EDWARDS D. EDWARD KELLER, JR. JOHN C. PEPIN RICHARD J. EDWARDS MICHAEL B. KELLY RICK T. PETITO PETER K. EIDE ANDRE L. KENNEDY KEITH L. PHILLIPS KENNETH P. EKMAN FRED G. W. KENNEDY III BRADLEY R. PICKENS NEVIN K. ELDEN KEVIN B. KENNEDY DAVID C. PIECH TODD C. ELLISON COREY J. KEPPLER JOHN D. PLATING THOMAS E. ENGLE ROBERT E. KIEBLER MICHAEL H. PLATT CHRISTINE M. ERLEWINE THOMAS J. KILLEEN FREDRICK G. PLAUMANN MARK W. EVANS KIRK A. KIMMETT DAVID S. POAGE ANNE MARIE FENTON DEAN D. KING MATTHEW S. POISSOT DONALD J. FIELDEN RICHARD L. KING, JR. LAWRENCE E. PRAVECEK JOHN N. FISCH TIMOTHY R. KIRK HEATHER L. PRINGLE JEFFREY H. FISCHER KONRAD J. KLAUSNER HOWARD K. PSMITHE SCOTT C. FISHER JEFFREY T. KLIGMAN GARY PUHEK TYRON FISHER WILLIAM J. KLUG BRIAN D. PUKALL MICHAEL P. FLAHERTY DAVID W. KNIGHT SHAHNAZ M. PUNJANI TODD J. FLESCH CHARLES W. KNOFCZYNSKI YVETTE S. QUITNO PATRICK M. FLOOD TRACEY D. KOP CARL W. RAHN RICHARD L. FOLKS II LEONARD J. KOSINSKI STEVEN T. RAMSAY DAVID E. FOOTE ROBERT C. KRAUSE MARK J. RAMSEY TERESA L. FOREST JOHN P. KRIEGER ERIC D. RAY ANDREAS J. FORSTNER TODD C. KRUEGER EDWIN H. REDMAN JAMES R. FOURNIER DAVID P. KUENZLI MICHAEL D. REINER DEREK C. FRANCE DAVID J. KUMASHIRO ADAM S. REMALY SCOTT G. FRICKENSTEIN KURT W. KUNTZELMAN PATRICK J. RHATIGAN ERIC H. FROEHLICH ANDREW A. LAMBERT RONDALL R. RICE DON C. FULLER III SEAN P. LARKIN CYNTHIA A. RICHARDS DAVID M. GAEDECKE ROBERT H. LASS JOHN J. RIEHL ANDREW J. GALE LORI S. LAVEZZI THOMAS J. RINEY PHILIP A. GARRANT HYON K. LEE RANDY L. RIVERA KURT H. GAUDETTE RUSSELL E. LEE MICAH SHANE RIZA ANDREW J. GEBARA SCOTT T. LEFORCE SCOTT W. RIZER ANTHONY W. GENATEMPO STEVE A. LEFTWICH BOBBY L. ROBINSON II WILLIAM W. GIDEON AARON D. LEHMAN KELLY G. ROBINSON SCOTT L. GIERAT LAURA L. LENDERMAN BARRY D. ROEPER CAMERON L. GILBERT BROOK J. LEONARD MICHAEL A. ROMERO RANDALL S. GILHART NORMAN J. LEONARD RENE F. ROMERO PAUL G. GILLESPIE GARY N. LEONG ELIZABETH A. ROPER WILLIAM U. GILLESPIE IV TIMOTHY J. LINCOLN STEPHEN A. ROSE DIANE CHOY GILLINGS FRANK J. LINK PATRICIA MAULDIN ROSS ERIK W. GOEPNER KENNETH A. LINSENMAYER MARTIN L. ROTHROCK REGINA T. GOFF THOMAS K. LIVINGSTON DONOVAN L. ROUTSIS PATRICK J. GOOLEY MATTHEW J. LLOYD JOSEPH J. RUSHLAU CLAYTON M. GOYA STACY LOCKLEAR, JR. LAURA M. RYAN SCOTT D. GRAHAM JOHN H. LONG IAN R. SABLAD GARY L. GRAPE SCOTT N. LONG WILLIAM S. SALINGER CHRISTOPHER P. GRAZZINI LESTER R. LORENZ ORLANDO SANCHEZ, JR. GABRIEL V. GREEN ROBERT K. LYMAN RALPH A. SANDFRY PAULA D. GREGORY DAVID F. LYNCH MICHAEL E. SAUNDERS MICHAEL A. GREINER DAVID BRADLEY LYONS GLEN A. SAVORY KYLE D. GRESHAM JEFFREY D. MACLOUD GEORGE W. SCHANTZ, JR. JOHN M. GRIFFIN JACK W. MAIXNER PAUL A. SCHANTZ JANET W. GRONDIN DAVID J. MALONEY MICHAEL P. SCHAUB, JR. CLARK M. GROVES LORALEE R. MANAS SCOTT J. SCHEPPERS WILLIAM C. GRUND CHRISTOPHER R. MANN KEVIN J. SCHIELDS ALEXUS G. GRYNKEWICH CHRISTOPHER M. MARCELL GARY J. SCHNEIDER BRYAN K. HADERLIE JOEL L. MARTIN BARTON B. SCHUCK CURTIS R. HAFER KELLY M. MARTIN RODGER G. SCHULD EILEEN R. HAMBY MAX R. MASSEY, JR. DAREN A. SEARS CHARLES T. HAMILTON CHARLES C. MAYER MICHAEL B. SENSENEY SHANE P. HAMILTON KYNA R. MCCALL MAYAN SHAH JOHN T. HANNA CHASE P. MCCOWN SAMUEL J. SHANEYFELT JASON L. HANOVER JAMES J. MCELHENNEY CHARLES B. SHEA DAVID E. HANSEN MARK A. MCGEORGE RICHARD A. SHEETZ LISA K. HANSEN ANDREW MCINTYRE NAM N. M. SHELTON KRAIG M. HANSON PAUL R. MCLAUGHLIN JEREMIAH L. SHETLER DOUGLAS D. HARDMAN SAMUEL L. MCNIEL DONNA D. SHIPTON

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PATRICK SHORTSLEEVE PETER J. TREMBLAY THOMAS E. WOLCOTT SHAWN G. SILVERMAN JOHN M. TRUMPFHELLER JOSEPH L. WOLFER DANIEL L. SIMPSON DANIEL H. TULLEY JOHN C. WOMACK DALE P. SINNOTT WILLIAM M. UHLMEYER DEANNA C. WON MATTHEW E. SKEEN WILLIAM K. UPTMOR STEPHEN D. WOOD KEITH A. SKINNER GREGORY N. URTSO TODD K. WOODRICK MARK H. SLOCUM RICHARD B. VAN HOOK THOMAS L. WOODS ANDREW J. SMITH GREGG D. VANDERLEY TODD A. WORMS BRUCE M. SMITH SAMUEL B. VANDIVER CYNTHIA A. WRIGHT DOUGLAS S. SMITH DALE J. VANDUSEN JASON R. XIQUES DUSTIN P. SMITH MATTHEW L. VENZKE BRIAN A. YATES MAUREEN J. SMITH KURT A. VOGEL JON E. YOST REGINALD R. SMITH JEANETTE M. VOIGT ANTHONY C. YOUNG MATTHEW C. SMITHAM JOHN W. WAGNER GREGORY J. YUEN KATHERINE O. SNYDER RAYMOND J. WAGNER CATHERINE M. ZEITLER WILLIAM H. SNYDER ALLAN P. WAITE, JR. MICHAEL J. ZIGAN RHONDA M. SOTO CRAIG J. WALKER MARK A. ZIMMERHANZEL ROBERT S. SPALDING III CURTIS D. WALKER MICHAEL J. ZUBER MERRICE SPENCER WILLIAM N. WALKER DARREN D. SPRUNK STEPHEN B. WALLER IN THE ARMY MARCUS S. STEFANOU PAUL B. WALSKI STEPHEN R. STEINER DEAN A. WARD THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- MICHAEL J. STEPHENS CHRISTINE M. WASDIN MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES PETER B. STERNS TRACEY L. WATKINS ARMY RESERVE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: MICHAEL R. STRACHAN KATHLEEN E. WEATHERSPOON To be colonel WAYNE W. STRAW ROBERT F. WEAVER II ROBERT M. STRICKLAND, JR. JONATHAN D. WEBB RAMSEY B. SALEM DOUGLAS E. STROPES GREGORY A. WEBER RONALD F. STUEWE, JR. LESTER A. WEILACHER f JOSEPH L. STUPIC STUART N. WEINBERGER JAMES G. STURGEON JASON S. WERCHAN JAMES A. STURIM STEVEN W. WESSBERG CONFIRMATIONS ROBERT C. SWARINGEN II DANE P. WEST DAWN MARIE SWEET SEABORN J. WHATLEY III Executive nominations confirmed by TRACY R. SZCZEPANIAK KENT B. WHITE the Senate, Wednesday, April 21, 2010: MICHAEL B. TANNEHILL STEVEN W. WIGGINS FREDERICK D. THADEN JOHN T. WILCOX II THE JUDICIARY DWAYNE E. THOMAS BRIAN A. WILKEY WILLIAM B. THOMAS BRUCE W. WILLETT THOMAS I. VANASKIE, OF PENNSYLVANIA, TO BE RANDALL L. THOMSEN FREDERICK D. WILLIAMS UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE FOR THE THIRD CIR- ROSEMARY L. THORNE RICHARD E. WILLIAMSON, JR. CUIT. THOMAS J. TIMMERMAN MATTHEW B. WILLIS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ANDREW TORELLI MARTY E. WILSON WILLIAM R. TRACY STEPHANIE P. WILSON CHRISTOPHER H. SCHROEDER, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO JEROME T. TRAUGHBER MICHAEL P. WINKLER BE AN ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL.

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CELEBRATING CLECO RINGING and grit. But I will also remember someone ALEXANDER FRAZIER THE CLOSING BELL AT NEW who reveled in the grace of being a pioneering YORK STOCK EXCHANGE woman, as her many colorful hats will attest! HON. SAM GRAVES This Presidential Medal of Freedom honoree OF MISSOURI HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER leaves our Nation with a literal monument to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF LOUISIANA her accomplishments in the form of the Na- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Council of Negro Women Headquarters Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Building, at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., a pause to recognize Alexander Frazier. Alex is building that they own. And you know what? a very special young man who has exempli- Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I am It’s a building that’s in the same neighborhood proud to honor Cleco Corporation for ringing fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.—a home ership by taking an active part in the Royal The Closing Bell at the New York Stock Ex- that, right now, is occupied by a President and change (NYSE) on Friday, April 16. Cleco Rangers and earning the most prestigious a First Lady who, like Dr. Height, dared to award of the Gold Medal of Achievement. used this event to officially kick off its 75th an- dream big dreams. niversary celebration with more revelry sched- Alex has grown through participation with uled to follow. May God bless and keep Dr. Dorothy Height the Royal Rangers through his church, North- Based in Pineville, La., Cleco is a regional and the men and women of this Nation who land Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. The energy company which began operations on loved her. Royal Rangers provide young men the char- January 2, 1935. Today, it serves about acter development and leadership formation 277,000 retail customers across Louisiana. f needed to thrive in today’s world. Attaining the Moreover, Cleco is the only publicly traded Gold Medal of Achievement demonstrates company on the NYSE headquartered in Cen- HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST Alex’s dedication and commitment to the tral Louisiana, and the seventh largest NYSE- RANDALL RAY CHARLES Royal Rangers. I am sure that Alex will con- traded company based in the state. LANDSTEDT tinue to hold such high standards in the future. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Cleco has a remarkable track record of suc- me in commending Alexander Frazier for his cess, and I am confident it will continue to pro- accomplishments with the Royal Rangers and vide great opportunities for the residents of HON. TOM McCLINTOCK for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest this area. OF CALIFORNIA It is with deep appreciation for this com- distinction of the Gold Medal of Achievement. pany’s many contributions to the 5th Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sional District that I commend Cleco and its Wednesday, April 21, 2010 CHARLES A. HELTON dedicated employees. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Madam Speaker, I rise HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO me in celebrating the 75th anniversary of today to honor Army Specialist Randall Ray OF WEST VIRGINIA Cleco. I offer my deepest congratulations to Charles Landstedt from Pollock Pines, Cali- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the devoted individuals who helped Cleco fornia, who was killed April 6, 2010 while on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 reach this significant milestone. leave in Crestview, Florida. Spc. Landstedt f grew up in El Dorado County, attending local Mrs. CAPITO. Madam Speaker, I rise today schools, including Pinewood, Sierra Ridge, El to recognize Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman, MEMORIALIZING DOROTHY HEIGHT Dorado High and Independence High. From Charles A. Helton, as he retires from the Navy. SPEECH OF an early age, Spc. Landstedt was determined to serve his country and after graduation en- On November 28, 1983, at the age of 18, HON. BOBBY L. RUSH listed in the U.S. Army. He was known by his Charles enlisted in the Navy. He became OF ILLINOIS friends and family as kind, generous, consid- among the first in the country to enlist in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erate and loyal. He is survived by his parents, Sea-Air Mariner (SAM) Program, which is geared towards high-school, vocational-tech, Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Joanne and Daniel Landstedt, brother, James Copeland of Pollock Pines; and sister, Rickie and college students and allows young men Mr. RUSH. Madam Speaker, I rise this Bronstein of San Diego. and women to join the Navy without serving evening with a heavy heart. Yesterday morn- extended periods of active duty. Based out of ing, our Nation learned that yet another tran- I cannot begin to comprehend the pain of Great Lakes, IL, Charles reported for basic scendent leader of our Nation’s civil and losing such a kind and courageous young man training and on February 24, 1984, graduated. human rights movement, Dr. Dorothy Irene and I cannot ease that pain with my words. All He would report directly to Hospital Corpsman Height, has gone home to be with God. I can do is say thank you for Randall’s serv- ‘‘A’’ school, where he was taught principles I honestly don’t know what it will be like to ice. He exemplified the highest values of our and techniques of patient care and first aid work in our Nation’s capital without the es- country, embodying courage, valor and dedi- procedures. Upon graduating from ‘‘A’’ school teemed ‘godmother’ of the Civil Rights Move- cation in his service with the Army’s 1st Bat- on June 4, 1984, Charles returned to Naval ment in our midst. talion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Reserve Center Huntington (NRCHUNT) Time does not permit me to give a soaring Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. Spc. where he served along side his step father, tribute to this 98-year-old woman whose place Landstedt was twice awarded the Army Com- Norris Troney, and long time friend throughout in our Nation’s history was launched when she mendation Medal and also received the Af- his Navy career, John Clay. was denied entry to the college of her choice, ghanistan Campaign Medal, the National De- It was October of 1998 when Charles was in 1929. You see, at that time, despite her fense Service Medal, the Global War on Ter- called to active duty for Operation Desert academic acceptance, Barnard had set an ar- rorism Medal, an Army Service Ribbon, an Shield/Storm. He would serve at Naval Hos- tificial quota of allowing only two African Amer- Overseas Service Ribbon and the NATO pital Portsmouth, VA, working at Manpower icans admittance each year. Medal with an International Security Assist- Management Personnel Office assisting mem- Well, well, well, look what ‘‘Number 3’’ did ance Force bar. We will remember Specialist bers with Reserve issues during deployment with her life! Randall Landstedt for his honor and dedica- until June 4, 1999. He returned to Naval Re- Whenever I reflect upon the impact Dr. tion, and we must never forget the service and serve Center Huntington where he would Dorothy Height had upon our Nation, I will al- sacrifices of the sons and daughters of our serve until it was decommissioned on Feb- ways think of a woman of steely determination great country. ruary 12, 2006. Charles has spent the last four

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April 29, 2010, his hard work will be recog- currently employed with the Federal Highway Reverend Saunders’s journey towards be- nized when he receives the Distinguished Administration in Charleston, WV as an Infor- coming a man of God started when he began Eagle Scout Award (DESA). mation Technology Specialist. I would like to singing in the Youth Jubilee Choir of the Mt. Since it was first introduced in 1969, the thank Charles for his dedication and service to Pisgah A.M.E. Church in Jersey City. The DESA is given to an Eagle Scout that has our country from such an early age. Although combination of his love for music and spread- shown distinguished service in his profession a native of Chicago, IL, Charles has spent the ing God’s word inspired him as a young man and community for a period of at least twenty- majority of his career in West Virginia and has to organize a quartet called The Sunset Har- five years. Glenn is most deserving of this represented our state so well. I wish you the monizers. His love of song continues today, as great honor and prestigious award for all he best of luck. a member of the Singing Pastors of has done for NESA and Scouting. His active f Piscataway. involvement is notable; he serves on the Among the many awards and honors he has Longhorn Council Boy Scouts of America HONORING DR. JAMES PARKS received, Reverend Saunders was presented (BSA) Foundation Board and as a Committee HITCH with the Excellence in Ministry Award by the Member of the National Scouting Museum. He New Brunswick Chapter of the Association of was also the former Scoutmaster for Troop HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. Black Seminarians. He was also designated 326 and has made generous financial con- OF TENNESSEE the Humanitarian of the Year in 1998 by the tributions dedicated to providing scholarships IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University of Medicine and Dentistry of Rut- for deserving Eagle Scouts. Glenn has always Wednesday, April 21, 2010 gers University. led by example and his active involvement in Even with all these awards and accolades, his local community speaks loudly of the im- Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I have the Reverend Saunders considers his loving rela- pact he has had. utmost respect for people in the field of medi- tionship with his wife Shirley and his son Ken- Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- cine. Those who choose this demanding path neth Jr. to be his greatest achievement. leagues to join me in recognizing Glenn for all must fully devote their lives to it, from the Madam Speaker, I would once more like to he has done for the Boy Scouts of America many years of education and training to a thank the Reverend Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders and join me in congratulating him as he recommitment to their patients. for his leadership in the community and serv- ceives this prestigious award. I wish to honor today, on the occasion of his ice to New Jersey, as well as congratulate him f retirement, a physician from my district in on his 21st anniversary with the North Stelton Knoxville, Tennessee, who stands out even A.M.E. Church in Piscataway, New Jersey. HONORING THE SEATTLE TIMES AND THE PUGET SOUND BUSI- among his distinguished colleagues. f I call to the attention of my colleagues and NESS JOURNAL other readers of the RECORD the tribute to Dr. ZACHARY LEMUNYON James Parks Hitch below, written by his co- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT workers to show their affection for a great HON. SAM GRAVES OF WASHINGTON man. OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a physician, Dr. Hitch has worked tire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 21, 2010 lessly for over three decades. He has found his greatest pleasure through service to oth- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, I rise ers and his greatest reward in the restora- Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly today in recognition of the wonderful accom- tion of their health. pause to recognize Zachary LeMunyon. Zach plishments and tireless efforts of two of my Dr. Hitch views his patients, staff, and local newspapers—the Seattle Times and the friends through the eyes of equality; one is is a very special young man who has exempli- no greater or lesser than the other. He is a fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- Puget Sound Business Journal. Both papers luminary among his peers, yet he exhibits a ership by taking an active part in the Royal captured the attention of their readership by life of sincere humility. Rangers and earning the most prestigious searching for all the details, double checking ‘‘If one advances confidently in the direc- award of the Gold Medal of Achievement. all the facts and meticulously painting the full tion of his dreams, and endeavors to live the Zach has grown through participation with pictures of the two most noteworthy stories of life which he had imagined, he will meet the Royal Rangers through his church, North- 2009. For its efforts in reporting on the finan- with a success unexpected in common hours land Cathedral in Kansas City, Missouri. The cial troubles of Washington Mutual, the PSBJ (Henry David Thoreau).’’ was recognized by the Pulitzer Committee for As Dr. Hitch retires, he leaves behind the Royal Rangers provide young men the char- legacy of one man’s dream fulfilled, one be- acter development and leadership formation explanatory reporting. The Seattle Times took loved profession shared, and one successful needed to thrive in today’s world. Attaining the the lead in reporting every aspect of the hei- life to be remembered. Gold Medal of Achievement demonstrates nous murders of four police officers in Lake- f Zach’s dedication and commitment to the wood, Washington and for their outstanding Royal Rangers. I am sure that Zach will con- efforts have been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for IN HONOR OF REVEREND DR. tinue to hold such high standards in the future. breaking news. KENNETH L. SAUNDERS, SR. Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join When the fall of Washington Mutual first me in commending Zachary LeMunyon for his emerged, thousands of people throughout the HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. accomplishments with the Royal Rangers and Puget Sound area searched for the facts; the OF NEW JERSEY for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest Puget Sound Business Journal supplied them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES distinction of the Gold Medal of Achievement. The incisive and thorough nature of their re- f porting allowed interested readers to under- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 stand the full scope of the issues at hand and Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today IN HONOR OF GLENN A. ADAMS the challenges facing their families, their pock- to honor Reverend Dr. Kenneth L. Saunders, etbooks and their neighborhoods. Although the Sr., and to thank him for his 21 years of serv- HON. PETE SESSIONS coverage brought devastating news, it was ice with the North Stelton A.M.E. Church in OF TEXAS fair, accurate and held a redeeming value. Piscataway, New Jersey. His enthusiasm has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Newspaper’s journalists provided an in- doubled the size of his congregation and valuable public service and never looked for strengthened the larger community. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 accolades—they simply did their jobs to the Before accepting the call to the ministry, Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise best of their abilities. Reverend Saunders served in the U.S. Army, today to recognize Glenn A. Adams, the cur- Washington residents were greeted with ex- where he earned an honorable discharge for rent President of the National Eagle Scout As- tremely grim news the morning of November service above and beyond expectations. He sociation (NESA). 29: four police officers had been shot and

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I proudly call him with Times reporters, photographers, editors His tour in the Far East continued with an as- my friend and know that Major Lauder’s dedi- and producers working tirelessly to provide signment to Japan at the Yokota Air Base, cated service has made our Nation a safer their readers with a comprehensive picture of where he was assigned to the 67th Recon- and better place. the story as it unfolded. When the shooter was naissance Technical Squadron in support of Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- shot and killed early in the morning on a Se- the SR–71 ‘‘Blackbird.’’ He and his unit leagues to join me in expressing our heartfelt attle street, The Times was there to sift worked day and night to keep the equipment gratitude to Major Lauder. I wish him and his through the information and report the facts. in good condition as the SR–71 flew missions family all the best. The Times did a wonderful job reporting on an over North Vietnam, Laos, and mainland f absolutely horrible and tragic string of events. China. I applaud them for their service to the commu- Upon completing his tour in Southeast Asia, HONORING KENNETH SULLIVAN nity and congratulate them for the well de- Mr. Chandler was assigned to Beale Air Force served honor from the Pulitzer Committee. Base in Marysville, California. He continued to HON. JOE COURTNEY The stories told by the Puget Sound Busi- work on the photographic equipment for the OF CONNECTICUT ness Journal and the Seattle Times, although SR–71. In June, 1969, Sergeant Chandler re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES depressing and brutal in nature, prove that ceived an honorable discharge from the Wednesday, April 21, 2010 even in the midst of a sluggish economy and United States Air Force and was transferred to a fractured marketplace for quality journalism, the Air Force Reserve. Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise our nation’s newspapers play an absolutely For his service, Sergeant Chandler was today to honor Kenneth Sullivan for his heroic vital role in society. It is especially gratifying, awarded the National Defense Service Medal, response to a potentially disastrous situation as a native of the Puget Sound region, to rec- the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cam- during the severe flooding of eastern Con- ognize the remarkable accomplishments of paign Medal with device, the Good Conduct necticut last month. Kenneth is the director of some ‘‘hometown’’ journalists. To name just a Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Unit the Jewett City Department of Public Utilities, few individuals at the Times, I’d like to recog- Cross of Gallantry with palm and frame. which controls the Jewett City Sewage Treat- nize Publisher Frank Blethen, Executive Editor Upon leaving active duty, Mr. Chandler was ment Plant. With the Quinebaug River rising David Boardman, Managing Editor Suki employed by the Extek Microsystems Micro- rapidly at the peak of the storm, Kenneth im- Dardarian and Assistant Managing Editor Jim film Corporation from 1969 until 1973. In 1972, mediately recognized that the $19.6 million Simon. In addition, Madam Speaker, it is near- he married his wife, Nancy. Later he was em- plant and local residents were in danger and, ly impossible to record the names of every ployed by the First National Bank of Arizona with the help of his colleagues, moved quickly person at The Times who contributed to the for microfiche banking records. In 1975, Mr. to avert disaster. I had the opportunity to visit voluminous and detailed coverage of those dif- Chandler began working for the Jet Propulsion the plant with Griswold First Selectman Philip ficult incidents, so I want to recognize the Laboratory on the MARS/Viking Project. Mr. Anthony during this emergency and saw first- work of the entire newsroom staff and their Chandler and his family moved to the hand Kenneth’s great work and leadership as giving and patient families. Additionally, I’d like Chowchilla area in 1977 where he continues he rallied people from around the region to to recognize Puget Sound Business Journal to live and remains active in farming oper- help protect the plant. publisher Emory Thomas, Jr., Editor George ations. From 2004 until 2009, Mr. Chandler A soon as he realized the severity of the sit- Erb, reporter Kirsten Grind, and the rest of the worked for the Chowchilla Water District. He is uation, Kenneth contacted state emergency wonderfully talented people at the PSBJ. At a Life Member of the Chowchilla Veterans of preparedness and environmental organizations this time, it is almost impossible to determine Foreign Wars Post 9896, a member of the as well as summoned the help of the National how all of us will receive our news in the fu- Chowchilla Masonic Lodge and the American Guard. He worked around the clock with col- ture. Whatever the answer, we all hope it Legion Post 148. leagues, town employees, and local fire- comes from the dedicated and talented profes- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend fighters to surround the plant’s pump station sionals highlighted here. professionals high- and congratulate William Chandler upon being with sandbags and prevent the floodwaters lighted here. named as a ‘‘Distinguished Life Member’’ by from overrunning it. At one point during the f the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9896. I in- storm, the water was said to have risen three vite my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. feet in one hour. If it were to rise any higher HONORING WILLIAM CHANDLER Chandler many years of continued success. than it did, close to 2,000 homes and the f Quinebaug River itself would have been con- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH taminated with backed-up, raw sewage. OF CALIFORNIA IN HONOR OF MAJOR JON M. By the end of the 36-hour ordeal, the integ- LAUDER, USMC IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rity of the plant’s structures remained and no sewage was lost. Kenneth was faced with a Wednesday, April 21, 2010 HON. PETE SESSIONS worst case scenario and achieved the best Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise OF TEXAS possible outcome through diligent planning today to commend and congratulate William IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and coordination. Not only was he wise to Chandler upon being awarded with the ‘‘Life- take advantage of the resources available to Wednesday, April 21, 2010 time Achievement Award’’ by the Veterans of him, but he saw this job through and did so Foreign Wars, Post 9896. Mr. Chandler was Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise without hesitation. I ask all Members of the honored on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in today to recognize Major Jon. M. Lauder and House to join me in honoring Kenneth Sullivan Chowchilla, California. his dedicated service to this great Nation. for his undying sense of service and commit- Mr. William ‘‘Bill’’ Chandler was born in After graduating from the Virginia Military In- ment to the people of eastern Connecticut. Waurika, Oklahoma. During his youth he stitute with a degree in Civil Engineering in f moved to a small town near Bakersfield, Cali- 1994, he has served on active duty with the fornia where he graduated from Arvin High United States Marine Corps. He proudly CONGRATULATING DR. AND MRS. School in 1962. Mr. Chandler attended Ba- served two combat tours in Iraq, including the JAMES BURNE WHO ARE BEING kersfield College for two years, majoring in ag- initial assault into Iraq in 2003 as part of Oper- HONORED BY THE SCRANTON riculture. In 1965 he enlisted in the United ation Iraqi Freedom. After a combat tour in KIWANIS CLUB FOR COMMUNITY States Air Force. He completed basic training Eastern Afghanistan as a part of Operation SERVICE at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Enduring Freedom, Major Lauder served as a Texas, and was selected for specialized train- U.S. military observer in Israel during the sum- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI ing as a photographic repairman. mer of 2006 during the Israeli-Hezbollah war. OF PENNSYLVANIA After additional training, Mr. Chandler was He is currently the Commanding Officer for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selected for specialized duties and received Marcie Corps Recruiting Station in Dallas, top secret security clearance. He was sent to Texas. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 the Far East where he was assigned to the On May 14, 2010, Major Lauder will be turn- Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon to work ing over his command and will move to Wash- today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues

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He is a member of OF CALIFORNIA addition to practicing daily, cadets also gar- the American Dental Association and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nered the support of teachers, families, Pennsylvania Dental Association and has friends, and the local community to raise Wednesday, April 21, 2010 been an active member of the Scranton Dis- $12,000 to help cover the cost of equipment trict Dental Society since 1969. He has served Mr. THOMPSON of California. Madam and travel expenses. They are the essence of as its president, a member of the board of di- Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the discipline, dedication, and hard work. By work- rectors and chairman of its dental health pro- 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the ing together, the cadets have developed a mu- grams. City of Blue Lake, Humboldt County, Cali- tual respect for each other and honed their A graduate of the University of Scranton, Dr. fornia. leadership skills. Burne received his doctorate of Dental Sur- Founded in 1877 by French pioneer Clem- Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed col- gery from Georgetown University School of ent Chartin as a resort area popular for its leagues to join me in congratulating the mem- Dentistry. He is also a graduate of the L.D. sunny climate along the majestic Mad River, it bers of the JROTC and Corporal David Bates Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Edu- was named for its once notable lake created on their well-deserved victory. I commend cation and the Las Vegas Institute for Ad- by a record flood, now a small freshwater them for their dedication and hard work and I vanced Cosmetic Dentistry. marsh of about 3.5 acres. Known today as the wish them all my very best. city ‘‘Where the Sunshine and the Sea Air Dr. Burne is a Fellow of the Academy of Meet,’’ Blue Lake remains a popular destina- f General Dentistry and the American College of tion for its excellent river fishing and swim- Dentists along with additional fellowships and ANTHONY GARRALDA ming. honors. The City of Blue Lake borders the historic He served as a Captain in the United States ancestral Native American lands of the Wiyot HON. ED PERLMUTTER Army Dental Corps and he is the recipient of Tribe, today represented by the Blue Lake OF COLORADO the Frank J. O’Hara Award, University of Rancheria. Blue Lake once played a pivotal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Scranton. role in the robust logging industry and is the Wednesday, April 21, 2010 He is a past member of the YMCA Board of site of the historic Macintosh Lumber Mill. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Directors and is currently a member of the Since its closure in the 1970s, the city has today to recognize and applaud Anthony Scranton Chapter UNICO National, the Friend- adapted and evolved in its entrepreneurial Garralda who has received the Arvada Wheat ly Sons of St. Patrick and the Kiwanis Club. spirit to attract a number of thriving, locally- Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. He also serves on the Advisory Board of Di- owned businesses serving the North Coast Anthony Garralda is an 8th grader at Drake rectors of Penn Security Bank. and beyond. Middle School and received this award be- Mrs. Mary Lou Burne is a graduate of Today, the city is home to important busi- cause his determination and hard work have Scranton Central High School, Keystone Col- nesses and organizations such as the allowed him to overcome adversities. lege, Millersville University and she pursued Dell’Arte International School of Physical The- The dedication demonstrated by Anthony graduate studies at Marywood University. She ater founded in 1974, Mad River Brewery Garralda is exemplary of the type of achieve- is a former Special Education teacher with founded in 1989, Mad River Grange, Blue ment that can be attained with hard work and NEIU 19 and was the founder and director of Lake Family Resource Center, Wah-nika perseverance. It is essential students at all its summer program for special needs chil- Women’s Club, and Blue Lake Chamber of levels strive to make the most of their edu- dren. She was also founder and director of the Commerce, among others. cation and develop a work ethic which will local Special Olympics and she received the Blue Lake will celebrate this centennial anni- guide them for the rest of their lives. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation Award. versary with two days of festivities in the spirit I extend my deepest congratulations once She has served as local and state president of the era including theater, an historic homes again to Anthony Garralda for winning the Ar- of the Youth Association for Retarded Citi- tour, and the filling of a time capsule. The vi- vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for zens. She has served as trustee at Keystone brant people, culture, and surrounding land- Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit College and she received its Distinguished scape make Blue Lake a wonderful place to the same dedication and character in all his Alumni Award. She was a member of the live and visit. future accomplishments. White House Conference on Children and is a Madam Speaker, it is appropriate at this past President of the Scranton District Dental time that we recognize the City of Blue Lake, f California on the occasion of its 100th anniver- Alliance. She received the Boy’s and Girl’s HONORING RONALD MOORE Club Champion of Youth Award and the Thel- sary of incorporation. ma Neff Award of the Alliance to the American f Dental Association. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH IN RECOGNITION OF T.C. MARSH’S OF CALIFORNIA Dr. and Mrs. Burne are co-founders of the JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Family-to-Family Thanksgiving Food Basket TRAINING CORPS AND COR- Program that since 1986 has served over PORAL DAVID BATES Wednesday, April 21, 2010 175,000 people. For that service, they have Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise received the following awards: Justice Michael HON. PETE SESSIONS today to commend and congratulate Dr. Ron- J. Eagen Humanitarian Award; J.C. Penney ald Moore upon being awarded the ‘‘Lifetime Golden Rule Award, James Crowley Humani- OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Achievement Award’’ by the Veterans of For- tarian Award; UNICO National Civics Illustris eign Wars, Post 9896. Dr. Moore was honored Humanitarian Award, National Association of Wednesday, April 21, 2010 on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Chowchilla, Social Workers Public Citizens of the Year Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise California. and letters of commendation from Presidents today to recognize T.C. Marsh Middle School’s Dr. Ronald Moore was born in Madera, Cali- George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps fornia and raised in a rural part of the county Dr. and Mrs. Burne are the parents of four (JROTC) and Corporal David Bates on their where his parents were farm workers. At the children: James 3d, Dr. Mark, Mary and Mat- winning the National Middle School Drill age of ten, the family moved to Chowchilla. thew Burne. Championship for the third time. He worked in the fields during the summer Madam Speaker, please join me in con- Corporal David Bates has led the JROTC months and after school while he was growing gratulating Dr. and Mrs. Burne on this auspi- program for the past eleven years. He has up. He played sports at Chowchilla High cious occasion. Their outstanding service to taught them the importance of personal re- School and was a member of the 1955 Valley community is inspirational and has earned sponsibility, discipline, commitment, and hard Championship football team. He received a them respect and admiration throughout the work. Under his leadership, T.C. Marsh’s football scholarship to the University of Ne- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. JROTC has taken the prestigious title of Na- vada; due to a minor injury he did not play for

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After six years of serving academic excellence, and I trust that these where he was awarded the Leatherneck Mag- in various positions within the continuation promising young citizens will continue to excel azine Award for firing expert with the M–1 rifle. school in Chowchilla, he was appointed as su- in their endeavors. He attained the rank of sergeant in the re- perintendent of the Chowchilla Union High f serves while attending California State Univer- School District. Dr. Moore completed graduate sity, Fresno. He also worked part-time at the work at the University of California, Irvine, San EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO THE Boys’ Club of Fresno, the Clovis Library, the Diego State, the University of South Carolina, PEOPLE OF POLAND Catholic Youth Organization and taught and the University of Arizona, University of San SPEECH OF coached in Fresno Catholic elementary Francisco, California State University, Fresno schools. He married his childhood sweetheart, and California Western University. He earned HON. JOHN B. LARSON Shirley, in June 1961. In the same year, Dr. a master’s and doctorate degree, as well as OF CONNECTICUT Moore began teaching and coaching, full-time, California teaching, counseling and administra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at San Joaquin Memorial High School. Two tive credentials. Dr. Moore served as super- Wednesday, April 14, 2010 years later, he became the head football intendent for twenty-three years before retiring coach and athletic director at Memorial. in 1999. Upon his retirement, Dr. Moore was Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam In 1966 the war in Vietnam was escalating honored by the State administrators’ associa- Speaker, it is with profound sorrow that I rise and Dr. Moore entered active duty. He was tion, the California State Senate and the City today in support of House Resolution 1246, selected for Officer Candidate School and of Chowchilla. which expresses sympathy to the people of upon completion, he was commissioned as a Dr. Moore is a Life Member of the Poland in the aftermath of the tragic events of second lieutenant. Dr. Moore attended special- Chowchilla Veterans of Foreign Wars Post April 10th. ized infantry officer training at Quantico, Vir- 9896, American Legion Post 148, the Disabled On behalf of the people of Connecticut, I ginia. In late 1966 he commanded a replace- American Veterans, and the First Marine and join the citizens of Poland and the millions of ment company at Camp Pendleton, California Third Marine Division Associations. He is a individuals of Polish descent residing around before shipping out to Vietnam. past President of Chowchilla Rotary and has the world in mourning the death of President Dr. Moore served with the First Marine Divi- served as chairman of numerous education-re- Lech Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kacynski sion, initially as an infantry platoon com- lated committees. He is a member of local and the other 94 passengers involved in the mander defending Da Nang Air Base. He was civic and regional committees and commis- tragic plane crash on April 10, 2010. temporarily assigned additional duty with re- sions including the Central California Criminal The death of Lech Kaczynski is a loss not connaissance units and participated in patrols Justice Planning Committee, Chowchilla Parks only for the people of Poland but for the inter- in the northwest sector of Vietnam and Laos. and Recreation, Heritage Preservation Com- national community as a whole. President Dr. Moore served in one insertion by para- mission and the Utilities Committee. Dr. Moore Kaczynski was a public servant in the highest chute with a South Vietnamese Ranger. He is a member of St. Columba Church. Dr. and sense. From his days as an anti-communist was responsible for directing artillery fire Mrs. Moore continue to live in Chowchilla. activist in the 1970’s to his stint as the mayor against heavy Viet Cong forces in the Que They have two children and six grandchildren. of Warsaw, he brought with him a desire for Sanh Valley. Dr. Moore was promoted to first Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend change and improvement. During his time as lieutenant and later served with a rifle com- and congratulate Dr. Ronald Moore upon president, Lech Kaczynski worked closely with pany as executive officer and commanding of- being named a ‘‘Distinguished Life Member’’ the Russians to mend wounds from the Katyn ficer. by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9896. tragedy, and on December 21, 2008 he took After fourteen months of serving in Vietnam, I invite my colleagues to join me in wishing Dr. a historic step toward restoring relations be- Dr. Moore received orders to return to the Moore many years of continued success. tween the government of Poland and its Jew- United States. In March 1968, Dr. Moore f ish community when he became the first Pol- joined the Fifth Marine Division at Camp Pen- ish head of state to attend religious services at dleton as executive officer of Company L, 3rd HONORING HONORS GOVERNMENT a synagogue in Poland. Battalion, 28th Marine Regiment. Two months CLASS OF MARION CENTER HIGH Under President Kaczynski, the bond be- later he became the company commander. Dr. SCHOOL tween Poland and the United States grew. Moore was later promoted to captain and President Kaczynski was a strong supporter of served as commanding officer of the 550-man HON. BILL SHUSTER American stability measures, such as missile Headquarters and Service Company of the OF PENNSYLVANIA defense systems, in the region. In losing battalion. He completed courses and training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Kaczynski, America loses a great in Military Justice, Corrections, Investigations, ally. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Narcotics Investigations, Landing Force Plan- Once again, I would like to extend my sin- ning and Fort Benning’s Advanced Infantry Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise cerest condolences to the people of Poland Battalion Course. today to recognize the accomplishments of the and the millions of citizens of Polish descent During an amphibious landing operation, Dr. Honors Government class of Marion Center residing around the world for this terrible loss. Moore suffered a debilitating injury, requiring High School, which took first place at the ‘‘We f him to undergo spinal surgery. During his hos- the People’’ Pennsylvania State competition at pitalization and rehabilitation, Dr. Moore took Valley Forge. ASHLEY ARRIAGA graduate level courses at San Diego area col- The ‘‘We the People’’ competition measures leges. He returned to limited duty as an As- students’ knowledge and understanding of the HON. ED PERLMUTTER sistant Operations Officer with the 3rd Marine Constitution, and Marion Center’s Honors OF COLORADO Regiment. Shortly after, Dr. Moore was placed Government class proved well-acquainted with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the disabled retired list and he returned to our principles of government. The following Chowchilla. For his military service, Dr. Moore students: Emilie Borst, Tori Buzzelli, Toni Wednesday, April 21, 2010 was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal Corosu, Alycia Frampton, Jed Gallo, Cody Mil- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise with ‘‘V’’, the Republic of Vietnam Cross of ler, Brandon Snickles, Nick Stanisha, Jozzie today to recognize and applaud Ashley Gallantry with bronze star, Combat Action Rib- Stuchell and Sarah Wolfe have all dem- Arriaga who has received the Arvada Wheat bon, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit onstrated their thorough understanding of the Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Unit supreme law of our land. These young men Ashley Arriaga is a 12th grader at Jefferson Cross of Gallantry with palm and frame, RVN and women, as well as their teacher Chris Pe- High School and received this award because Honor Medal First Class, National Defense ters, should be commended on this impressive her determination and hard work have allowed Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with accomplishment. her to overcome adversities. three bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal Preserving our Nation’s unique character re- The dedication demonstrated by Ashley with device, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, quires an understanding of our Constitution Arriaga is exemplary of the type of achieve- RVN Civic Action Medal, a commendation that these students have so ably displayed. ment that can be attained with hard work and

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I have no doubt she will exhibit the which I have the pleasure of representing in Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, same dedication and character to all her future Congress. today I would like to recognize Patrick Gamble accomplishments. The group has toured around the world over for his service to Alaska and our Nation. f the past 50 years on behalf of the university. A decorated Vietnam fighter pilot and now retired Four-Star General, Pat served in the HONORING THE LIFE AND It has been recognized for its excellence from New York City to Europe, South America, and United States Air Force for 34 years and dis- ACHIEVEMENTS OF REV. BEN- tinguished himself as a decisive and capable JAMIN LAWSON HOOKS Asia, as well as all across the nation and has won numerous competitions and awards. leader. His military service first brought him to live in Alaska in 1996 as the commander of SPEECH OF The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club Alaska’s joint military command. Like so many ensemble has been so successful and tal- of us who have moved into the State, he was HON. DIANE E. WATSON ented that it has spawned many subgroups, OF CALIFORNIA enchanted by the Last Frontier and has re- including the Friars, who patterned themselves IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mained under its spell. on Yale’s Whiffenpoofs. The group’s sesqui- After retiring from the Air Force, he returned Tuesday, April 20, 2010 centennial is being held this April and their ca- to Alaska as President and CEO of the Alaska Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, today we ac- maraderie and tradition is so strong that over Railroad, the Nation’s only full service, year knowledge the loss of one of the nation’s leg- 400 alumni have registered to return to cam- round scheduled passenger and freight rail- endary civil rights icon, Benjamin L. Hooks. pus for the celebration. road, and in my opinion, the most scenic rail- Mr. Hooks led the National Association for the Whether it is singing familiar U of M songs road in the country. It stands as a pillar in Advancement of Colored People from 1977 to like ‘‘Laudes atque Carmina’’ and the alma Alaska’s economy and will play a key role in 1992. mater ‘‘The Yellow and Blue,’’ or performing the future of our great State. Through Pat’s vi- Mr. Hooks grew up in the segregated South classical or humorous songs of the day, the sion, the railroad has grown dramatically and and was a vocal campaigner for civil rights in University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club has promoted economic development throughout the United States. always carried itself with both class and enthu- communities along the railbelt. Hooks was a lawyer and an ordained Bap- siasm. Pat was recently selected to replace Mark tist minister who joined the Southern Christian There are many things for which I am proud Hamilton as the President of the University of Leadership Conference and led the NAACP of the University and having such a wonderful Alaska, the State’s 15-campus university sys- for 15 years. asset as the Men’s Glee Club is one of my fa- tem which provides for the educational needs When Benjamin Hooks took over the helm vorite reasons for that pride. As the second of 32,000 students every year. This new posi- of the NAACP, the organization was suffering oldest of such musical groups in the nation, tion is a continuation of many years of edu- from declining membership and prestige. Dur- The University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club cational leadership, including having served as ing his tenure, the NAACP added several hun- will continue to bring excellence in musical the commandant of the U.S. Air Force Acad- dred thousand new members to its roster. performances for many more years to come, I emy and on the boards of five schools. In ad- Under his leadership, the NAACP worked am sure. dition to ensuring a quality education, he plans with Major League Baseball on a program that to focus his efforts as university president on Madam Speaker, I hope the House will join expanded employment opportunities for Afri- gaining more public support for the University me in saluting this outstanding musical en- can-Americans in baseball, including in posi- of Alaska, continuing the university’s strong semble on the eve of their 150th anniversary. tions as managers, coaches and in franchise presence in research important to Alaskans, executive offices. and engaging the university in broader State Hooks also worked with colleagues to set f economic development opportunities. up a program in which more than 200 corpora- ANTONIO VITALE General Gamble has earned himself a rep- tions agreed to participate in economic devel- utation as a strong leader and a man of out- opment projects in black communities. standing personal character. He is an excel- President George W. Bush awarded Hooks HON. ED PERLMUTTER lent asset to our State, and I am proud to the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the na- have this opportunity to commend his contin- tion’s highest civilian honor, in November OF COLORADO ued service to Alaska. 2007. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f We join the nation, his family, friends, and colleagues in mourning the loss of this leg- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 HONORING HUGH CODDING endary leader. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise f today to recognize and applaud Antonio Vitale HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MICHIGAN MEN’S GLEE CLUB ON Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Anto- THEIR 150TH ANNIVERSARY nio Vitale is a 12th grader at Arvada School Wednesday, April 21, 2010 and received this award because his deter- Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, I rise mination and hard work have allowed him to today along with my colleague, Representative HON. JOHN D. DINGELL overcome adversities. OF MICHIGAN MIKE THOMPSON, to honor the life and memory The dedication demonstrated by Antonio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Hugh Codding, who helped shape and de- Vitale is exemplary of the type of achievement fine Sonoma County over the course of the 92 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 that can be attained with hard work and perse- years he was with us. He was a legend in his Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today verance. It is essential students at all levels lifetime; a home builder, commercial devel- in recognition of one of the most respected strive to make the most of their education and oper, banker, city councilman, civic leader and and honored musical groups in the nation, the develop a work ethic which will guide them for philanthropist, who during the construction University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club. the rest of their lives. boom years of the 1950s and ‘60s, changed Alumni of this august group, which has re- I extend my deepest congratulations once the face of the county forever. ceived international acclaim for its outstanding again to Antonio Vitale for winning the Arvada He built his first home in the 1930s and singing over the years, will be hosting a re- Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth honed construction skills in the Seabees in union in Ann Arbor to help mark the 150th an- award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the World War II and brought those skills home niversary of the University of Michigan Men’s same dedication and character to all his future with him. He leveraged his $400 discharge Glee Club on April 8th through the 11th. accomplishments. pay into a construction project and with profits

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21AP8.010 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E605 earned from that endeavor and a small bank SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND ing exam on the first try and became a reg- loan, he built one of the first shopping centers IDEALS OF NATIONAL FINAN- istered Civil Engineer in California and Ne- in the state, the first of several he would even- CIAL LITERACY MONTH, 2010 vada. tually build in the county. In 1968, John accepted an engineering po- SPEECH OF sition with J.F. Davidson in Riverside. He As much as he was a builder and devel- worked his way to the top, becoming a partner oper, he was also a showman. He earned HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY OF NEW YORK with Davidson, and ultimately opening his own Time magazine designation as the wunderkind company in 1997, Canty Engineering Group. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the post-war boom by building an entire John eventually sold this company after years house in three hours and 18 minutes and a Tuesday, April 20, 2010 of success in order to travel with his wife, Jan. church in five hours and 16 minutes. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- Though he was known for having a sharp He gave back generously to his community, er, recently President Obama proclaimed April mind and many professional talents, John will helping fund and sustain both the Luther Bur- 2010 as Financial Literacy Month. I applaud be remembered most for his generosity and bank (now Wells Fargo) Center for the Arts in the President for doing this because the coun- integrity. He was an active member of the Cal- Santa Rosa and the Spreckels Performing try’s future prosperity depends on the financial vary Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Arts Center in Rohnert Park. There was security of all Americans. I am proud to be an Club of Uptown Riverside, which awarded him scarcely a non profit organization in the county original cosponsor of H. Res. 1257, which the Legion of Honor plaque in 2008 to recog- that didn’t experience his generosity, whether supports the goals and ideals of National Fi- nize his more than 40 years of service. On behalf of all those who knew him, it is it was the 4–H Club, the Earl Baum Center for nancial Literacy month. my honor to offer these remarks as a tribute the Blind, the Santa Rosa Junior College As a nation, we have all been impacted by the effects of our struggling economy. While to the life and legacy of my friend John Canty. Foundation, the Sonoma County Community there are many factors that have contributed His life and presence will be sorely missed Foundation, the Children’s Health Network, to the current economic climate, and there is and I extend my condolences to his dear fam- Artstart, the Southwest Community Health no one cause, we do know that consumers ily and friends. Clinic, Planned Parenthood, the Blood Bank of need to be more aware and informed of how f the Redwoods, the Green Music Center, their finances work and how to avoid some HONORING JUDGE JOHN DE GROOT Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, the Jewish common financial pitfalls. Community Free Clinic, the Council on Aging, It is never too early or too late to learn the Sonoma County Museum or the Boys and about consumer, economic, and personal fi- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Girls Club of Santa Rosa and many more. nance concepts, which is why I introduced the OF CALIFORNIA He is survived by his wife Connie; former Financial and Economic Literacy Improvement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wife Elizabeth Mulkey; son George David Act. This bill will provide grants to improve fi- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 nancial literacy education for K–12 and college Codding; granddaughters Alexis Codding, Lois Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I rise Codding, Lisa Codding Chodrick, Terra Saxton students. Additionally, I worked with my Finan- cial Services Committee colleagues to draft an today to commend and congratulate Judge and his stepchildren Brian Baker, Pamela John De Groot upon being awarded with the Reed, Lisa Malapit, Melinda Bailey, and Brad- amendment included in the House financial regulatory reform bill that will create a Finan- ‘‘Lifetime Achievement Award’’ by the Vet- ley Baker. cial Literacy Program which will run through erans of Foreign Wars, Post 9896. Judge De Madam Speaker, Hugh Codding was an in- the Department of Treasury’s Office of Finan- Groot was honored on Saturday, January 30, fluential and respected resident of Sonoma cial Literacy. 2010 in Chowchilla, California. County who will be greatly missed. It is there- The Government has an important role in Judge John De Groot was born and raised fore appropriate that we acknowledge him protecting consumers and promoting sound fi- in Monterey, California. He graduated from today and honor his memory. nancial literacy programs. It is up to each indi- Monterey High School in 1965 and enlisted in vidual to utilize services that provide the the United States Naval Reserve. He grad- f knowledge and understanding of basic con- uated from Navy boot camp at the San Diego cepts such as avoiding excessive debt, saving Recruit Training Center. Judge De Groot was BAYLEE LAMARINE for an education and steering clear of decep- designated a Military Occupational Specialty tive products and practices. as a Personnelman. While in the Reserve, he Now is the time, regardless of age, that we attended Monterey Peninsula College, earning HON. ED PERLMUTTER learn, as consumers, about financial products an Associate in Arts degree in 1967 and a so we may protect ourselves and our families Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco OF COLORADO in the future. I urge all my colleagues to sup- State in 1969. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES port H. Res. 1257. Upon graduating from San Francisco State, Judge De Groot was called to active duty and f Wednesday, April 21, 2010 assigned to the Naval Air Station in Adak, TRIBUTE TO JOHN WALTER CANTY Alaska. The Navy had taken over the former Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise World War II Army Airfield at Adak and was today to recognize and applaud Baylee using the facility as a deployment base for P– LaMarine who has received the Arvada Wheat HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA 3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The mission of Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NAS Adak and its aircraft was the conduct of Baylee LaMarine is a 7th grader at Oberon antisubmarine warfare operations against sub- Middle School and received this award be- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 marines and surveillance of naval vessels of cause her determination and hard work have Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today the Soviet Union. After serving twelve months allowed her to overcome adversities. to recognize and honor the life of John Walter in Adak, his next duty station was aboard the The dedication demonstrated by Baylee Canty, a close personal friend and valued USS Hancock, positioned in the waters off of LaMarine is exemplary of the type of achieve- community member of Riverside, California. Vietnam. ment that can be attained with hard work and On Thursday, April 1, 2010, John passed The USS Hancock was the first carrier in perseverance. It is essential students at all away. He will be deeply missed. the fleet with steam catapults capable of levels strive to make the most of their edu- Born in Yuba City on June 30, 1940, John launching high performance jets. The carrier cation and develop a work ethic which will grew up in San Francisco and attended city was deployed in 1965 to join the Seventh schools and community colleges before enlist- Fleet as hostilities increased in Vietnam. While guide them for the rest of their lives. ing in the U.S. Marine Corps in the early aboard the USS Hancock, Judge De Groot I extend my deepest congratulations once 1960s. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked in the administrative center of the car- again to Baylee LaMarine for winning the Ar- he worked with the California State Depart- rier; he prepared official documents for trans- vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for ment of Transportation, Division of Highways. mission to higher echelons, kept records, Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit He received his bachelor’s degree in business interviewed and counseled sailors, and main- the same dedication and character to all her management from the University of San Fran- tained official officer and enlisted records. One future accomplishments. cisco. John passed his civil engineering licens- of his most important abilities was his skill with

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Madam Speaker, before Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award. In May 1974, Judge De Groot graduated coming to the Congress, I served seven and Betsabe Mitchell is a 12th grader at Jefferson from Hastings College of Law in San Fran- one-half years as a Criminal Court Judge in High School and received this award because cisco with a Juris Doctor degree. Later that Knoxville, TN. During this time I tried numer- her determination and hard work have allowed her to overcome adversities. year, he was admitted to the California Bar ous felony cases, therefore, I have taken a The dedication demonstrated by Betsabe special interest in law enforcement activities. and to the U.S. District Court, Northern District Mitchell is exemplary of the type of achieve- of California. He was employed as a police of- Some people make the claim that ‘‘there ment that can be attained with hard work and ficer in San Mateo, California from 1975 until aren’t any new ideas,’’ but rather recycled, re- perseverance. It is essential students at all 1977 when he left the Bay Area to accept a packaged old ideas. levels strive to make the most of their edu- position as Deputy District Attorney in Madera I would like to call your attention to the fact cation and develop a work ethic which will County. In July 1982, he became Judge, Jus- that the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, guide them for the rest of their lives. tice Court, of the Chowchilla Judicial District. has taken an old idea and made it better. I extend my deepest congratulations once Eight years later, Judge De Groot was elected again to Betsabe Mitchell for winning the Ar- to Judge of the Superior Court, Madera Coun- In the 1950s and 1960s when most us were vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for ty and served in that position until his retire- growing up, the FBI would put up little photo- Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit graphs inside the Post Office of its ‘‘Most ment in December, 2008. the same dedication and character to all her Wanted’’ list. The idea was that someone buy- future accomplishments. Judge De Groot is a Life Member of the ing stamps or mailing a package would recog- f Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9896 and is nize a wanted fugitive, and contact the au- currently serving as the Treasurer of the thorities. SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND Chowchilla District Historical Society. He and GOALS OF 2010 NATIONAL CRIME Nowadays, the FBI is using donated high- VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK his wife, Jeannie, live in Madera. They have tech billboards to publicize fugitives and to ask three children and nine grandchildren. for help from the public. The results have SPEECH OF Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend been dramatic, especially in my State of Ten- and congratulate Judge John De Groot upon nessee. HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. being named as a ‘‘Distinguished Life Mem- OF GEORGIA In 2009, a fellow was robbing banks in Ten- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ber’’ by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post nessee and other states. He was so brazen Tuesday, April 20, 2010 9896. I invite my colleagues to join me in that he did not bother to wear a mask or to wishing Judge De Groot many years of contin- conceal his weapon. For four months, the au- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I ued success. thorities worked to identify this serial robber. rise today to express my strong support for H. Res. 1104, Supporting the mission and goals However, within 24 hours of the suspect’s f of 2010 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week image appearing on digital billboards in mul- to increase public awareness of the rights, AUSTIN MOHNHAUPT tiple States, law enforcement got plenty of needs, and concerns of victims and survivors tips, identified the fugitive, and later appre- of crime in the United States. I would also like hended him in Missouri. to commend Congressman JIM COSTA, the HON. ED PERLMUTTER The FBI special agent in charge in Knoxville sponsor of this resolution, for his commitment OF COLORADO said this case highlights the importance of co- to increasing awareness of protecting the operation between law enforcement and citi- rights, needs, and concerns of victims and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zens on behalf of public safety. survivors of crime in the United States. This resolution draws critical attention to the Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Encouraged by the success of catching a impact that crime has on the people of the serial bank robber suspect last year, the FBI United States. There are over 25 million indi- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise is using digital billboards again to identify the viduals in the United States that are victims of today to recognize and applaud Austin ‘‘Granddad Bandit,’’ suspected in 18 bank rob- crime each year, including over 6 million indi- Mohnhaupt who has received the Arvada beries in Tennessee and other States. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth viduals who are victims of violent crime. Crime On February 17, the FBI announced that award. Austin Mohnhaupt is a 10th grader at is a major part of everyday society. The ef- digital billboards helped capture an FBI fugi- fects of crime touch just about everyone to Arvada West High School and received this tive in northern New Jersey. some degree; the primary group affected are award because his determination and hard Besides the FBI, other law enforcement innocent citizens. work have allowed him to overcome adversi- According to a United Nations report, the ties. agencies are also using this tactic. The U.S. Marshal based in the Northern District of Ohio United States is the leading country in finan- The dedication demonstrated by Austin said he was impressed with the speed, the cial loss due to violent crimes; the cost is esti- Mohnhaupt is exemplary of the type of reach, and the effectiveness of digital bill- mated around $45 billion. During a time of re- achievement that can be attained with hard boards. A sex offender who escaped from a cession, this information sheds more light on the impact crime has on our society. work and perseverance. It is essential stu- halfway house in Mansfield, OH, was arrested In Georgia alone there are over 422,589 dents at all levels strive to make the most of within 24 hours after his picture was posted on crimes that are reported each year. The Geor- their education and develop a work ethic digital billboards in multiple States. which will guide them for the rest of their lives. gia Bureau of Investigation, GBI, is working I applaud these federal law enforcement hard to provide the highest quality investiga- I extend my deepest congratulations once agencies for innovative use of technology to tive, scientific, and information services and again to Austin Mohnhaupt for winning the Ar- empower the public to help protect our safety. resources to the criminal justice community vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for I’ll always remember those thumbnail pictures and others as authorized by law. At this time, Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit of the ‘‘most wanted’’ at the Post Office. But the Investigative Division of the Georgia Bu- the same dedication and character to all his now I’ll also be looking for fugitives’ photos on reau of Investigation is prioritizing its re- future accomplishments. 14- by 48-foot digital billboards. sources to combat violent crime in Georgia.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21AP8.018 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E607 Death investigation, investigations of violent HONORING CHRISTIAN BROTHERS Mrs. Patte is employed as a bookkeeper crime, and investigations of drug activity which ACADEMY and accountant in the Lackawanna County directly contribute to violent crime, currently Treasurer’s Office. consume the majority of Investigative Division HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. She served eight years on the Scranton resources. GBI agents are constantly explor- OF NEW JERSEY School Board which included two years as ing and developing more effective investigative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President of the Board and one year as Vice techniques to address violent crime. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 President of the Board. During her tenure on the school board, Me- The Dekalb County Police Department un- Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today morial Stadium was refurbished and West derstands and strongly embraces the philos- to recognize Christian Brothers Academy of Scranton High School was renovated. She ophy and strategy of Community Oriented Po- Lincroft, New Jersey which is celebrating 50 participated in labor contract negotiations as licing in their daily operations and functions. years of service and Catholic education in the part of her responsibilities. She also oversaw Proactive strategies that promote lasting crime Lasallian tradition. reduction and problem-solving will be devel- Founded September 14, 1959, Christian implementation of the federal No Child Left oped and implemented. This will be accom- Brothers Academy began with a freshman Behind Program and also helped develop the plished through a working partnership based class of 150 boys and a faculty of six Christian SAVES program that provides continued education for children who are expelled. She was on mutual trust, understanding and a shared Brothers, led by Brother Bernard McKenna also chair of the Special Education Committee responsibility in all branches of government, serving as principal. Today, the academy re- during implementation of the federal IDEA pro- the police department, the private sector, each mains an all-boys private high school with a gram. citizen and within all of our communities. I rigorous college preparatory curriculum, with would have to agree with President Obama offerings in honors and advanced placement She is a past President of the Lackawanna County Federation of Democratic Women, when he said, ‘‘We are going to do everything studies. The Academy has achieved numer- having served in that office during 2007 and in our power as long as I’m in the White ous honors in education and extracurricular 2008. House and as long as I’m the father of two activities, making them one of the premier in- girls to make sure that we’re providing the stitutes of Catholic education in the area. Currently, she is serving as Fourth Vice states the support that they need’’; these The Academy has grown in size, now serv- President of the Pennsylvania Federation of words were Obama’s commitment to continue ing over 900 students, 77 teachers, 54 execu- Democratic Women. to fight crime, and provide law enforcement tive and support staff, as well as over 9,000 She is an active community volunteer for or- with the necessary tools. During my time as a committed alumni. It occupies a one hundred ganizations that include the Scranton Tomor- Dekalb County commissioner I worked in con- and fifty acre campus in Lincroft, NJ and is ac- row Winter in the City Project and also the junction with local police departments to com- credited by the Middle States Association of American Cancer Society’s Ball of Hope Com- bat crime and keep my community safe. As a Colleges and Schools. mittee. The Christian Brothers Academy is com- former commissioner, judge, and a father of Madam Speaker, please join me in con- prised of a community of scholars, volunteers two children myself, I understand the detri- gratulating Susan Patte on this auspicious oc- and employees dedicated to developing a mental impact that crime can have on a com- casion. thriving educational environment, focusing on munity and the importance of increasing Throughout her many years of outstanding the holistic development of their students. The awareness of protecting the rights of victims service to her community, she has been an in- Academy is active in community service and and survivors of crime. spirational force in demonstrating to those who outreach, stressing fraternity and camaraderie will follow her the importance of contributing to Please join me and support this resolution amongst all students, as well as the develop- the betterment of her neighbors through polit- to bring awareness to the rights, needs, and ment of a community-centered work ethic and ical action and charitable volunteerism. concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the ideals of Christian charity. Clearly, Mrs. Patte has contributed to the the United States. Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope my col- improvement of the quality of life throughout leagues will join me in honoring the Christian the region and, for that, she has earned the f Brothers Academy and their 50 years of serv- respect and admiration of a grateful commu- ice to New Jersey students and the community in Northeastern Pennsylvania. BRANDON APPLEHANS nity at large. f f CONGRATULATING SUSAN PATTE HON. ED PERLMUTTER BURUK KIDANE FOR HER SELECTION AS OF COLORADO ‘‘WOMAN OF THE YEAR’’ BY THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LACKAWANNA COUNTY FEDERA- HON. ED PERLMUTTER TION OF DEMOCRATIC WOMEN OF COLORADO Wednesday, April 21, 2010 HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Wednesday, April 21, 2010 today to recognize and applaud Brandon OF PENNSYLVANIA Applehans who has received the Arvada IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Wednesday, April 21, 2010 today to recognize and applaud Buruk Kidane who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge award. Brandon Applehans is a 10th grader at Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Buruk Standley Lake High School and received this today to ask you and my esteemed colleagues Kidane is a 12th grader at Arvada School and award because his determination and hard in the House of Representatives to pay tribute received this award because his determination work have allowed him to overcome adversi- to Susan Patte of Scranton, Pennsylvania, on and hard work have allowed him to overcome ties. the occasion of her selection to be honored as adversities. ‘‘Woman of the Year’’ for 2010 by the Lacka- The dedication demonstrated by Brandon The dedication demonstrated by Buruk Applehans is exemplary of the type of wanna County Federation of Democratic Women. Kidane is exemplary of the type of achieve- achievement that can be obtained with hard ment that can be obtained with hard work and work and perseverance. It is essential stu- Mrs. Patte is a daughter of the late Aldone and Bernie Melesky. perseverance. It is essential students at all dents at all levels strive to make the most of levels strive to make the most of their edu- their education and develop a work ethic She graduated from West Scranton High School in the class of 1963. cation and develop a work ethic which will which will guide them for the rest of their lives. She went on to marry Anthony J. Patte and guide them for the rest of their lives. I extend my deepest congratulations once the couple has four children: Deborah Ann I extend my deepest congratulations once again to Brandon Applehans for winning the Riccardo, Susan A. Kahlau, Lisa Tulaney and again to Buruk Kidane for winning the Arvada Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Tony B. Patte. Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Youth award. I have no doubt he will exhibit Mr. and Mrs. Patte also have five grand- award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the the same dedication and character in all his children: Michael Riccardo, Tanner Kahlau, same dedication and character in all his future future accomplishments. Alex Tulaney, Jack Tulaney and Annie Kahlau. accomplishments.

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Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the Armenian Relief Society as it today to commend and congratulate Charles levels strive to make the most of their edu- celebrates its 100th anniversary. cation and develop a work ethic which will Key upon being awarded with the ‘‘Lifetime The Armenian Relief Society, ARS, estab- guide them for the rest of their lives. Achievement Award’’ by the Veterans of For- lished in 1910, is a non-profit organization de- I extend my deepest congratulations once voted to community and cultural service. Ini- eign Wars, Post 9896. Mr. Key was honored again to Brianna McKnight for winning the Ar- tially a mostly women’s organization, it em- on Saturday, January 30, 2010, in Chowchilla, vada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for California. powered women to take leadership roles and act for the betterment of society, and encom- Youth award. I have no doubt she will exhibit Mr. Charles Key was raised in Henryetta, pass the importance of serving the needs of the same dedication and character to all her Oklahoma. At seventeen years old he enlisted Armenian genocide victims. future accomplishments. in the United States Navy. Mr. Key completed As time elapsed, the goals of the ARS f Navy Boot Camp at the Navy Recruit Training branched out to reach all communities in dis- INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 5088, AMER- Center at San Diego, California. After boot tress—Armenian and non-Armenian alike. In ICA’S COMMITMENT TO CLEAN camp he was designated and trained as a Ma- addition to disaster relief and assistance dur- WATER ACT chinist Mate and was assigned to the USS ing wars and epidemics, the ARS has broad- Boxer CV–21, a twenty-seven thousand ton ened its activities and developed a mission and a common purpose. Today, they address HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR Essex class aircraft carrier. While on the social, educational, developmental, and cul- OF MINNESOTA Boxer, Mr. Key completed two deployments to tural roles within communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Western Pacific from 1950 to 1951. Over the course of a century, the organiza- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 The USS Boxer was returning from the Far tion has launched chapters in more than 26 Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, today I East in 1950 when North Korea invaded South countries. The ARS situated its western roots am introducing ‘‘America’s Commitment to Korea. The carrier made a rapid turn-around in Fresno in 1915 and has expanded to in- Clean Water Act,’’ legislation to reaffirm the as it was carrying needed Air Force and Navy clude 26 chapters in California, Nevada, Ari- zona, Texas, and Utah. Hence, the ARS of ability of the Clean Water Act to protect the planes, as well as personnel, and headed to Western USA was established in 1984 in re- Nation’s waters, including wetlands. These the war zone in the Pacific. During the fol- sponse to the growing needs of expanding waters support our nation’s economic well- lowing months, Mr. Key and his shipmates communities. Geographical location has never being, enable our quality of life, and sustain worked diligently to keep aircraft in the air by steered members off their precise course of our environment for generations to come. providing air support for the United Nations’ making a difference in local communities and Over its thirty-seven-year history, the Clean fighting forces ashore. Between 1951 and around the world simultaneously. Water Act has restored countless rivers, lakes, 1952, while aboard the USS Boxer, Mr. Key The ARS’s passion to help people has blos- and streams, protected drinking water sup- made three additional Korean War cruises. somed into various constructive projects. plies, and preserved water quality and water- The planes from the USS Boxer hit transpor- Since its establishment in 1980, Armenian Re- related habitat essential to waterfowl, wildlife, tation and infrastructure targets in North Korea lief Society Social Services Centers have and fisheries. and gave close air support to troops on the aided approximately 60,000 people annually In 1972, Congress set a goal that the Na- front lines. On August 5, 1952, while engaged regarding issues such as immigration, coun- tion’s waters would be fishable and swim- seling, and services for the elderly. In the year mable by July 1, 1983. Great progress toward in combat operations, a fire broke out on the 2000, the ARS Child, Youth & Family Guid- that goal has been made, but 40 percent of hanger deck. The fire resulted in nine deaths, ance Center was created to provide a gateway our waters still do not meet the goals and several aircraft were lost and there was signifi- to individuals and families suffering from prob- standards of the Act. cant damage to the hanger deck. Mr. Key and lems such as marital and family conflicts and In 2001 and 2006, two decisions of the U.S. his shipmates worked non-stop, and within two substance abuse. Supportive professional Supreme Court threw the Nation’s clean water weeks the USS Boxer returned to combat du- therapists offer individual and group psycho- programs into turmoil, creating confusion and ties off the Korean coast. therapy, family psychotherapy, and crisis inter- uncertainty for communities, developers, and Upon returning to the United States, Ma- vention. With the support of generous donors, agricultural interests, and placing at risk the chinist Mate 3rd Class Key was honorably dis- the ARS continues to support such centers as Nation’s ability to restore, protect, and main- charged from the Navy at the Naval District in well as schools, scholarship programs, cultural tain water quality and the water-related envi- centers, health-care clinics, and orphanages to San Francisco. For his service, Mr. Key was ronment. name a few examples. Today, ARS chapters awarded the China Service Medal, the Navy Turmoil, confusion, and uncertainty are no also work hand-in-hand with other charities way to run a program. The result has been in- Occupation Award, the Korean Service Medal, such as the American Red Cross, Catholic creased processing times and backlogs as the the United Nations Service Medal and the Charities, Salvation Army, and YWCA. agencies struggle to interpret the court deci- Good Conduct Medal. During his civilian ca- I am proud to recognize the past and sions. That is why I developed legislation to reer, Mr. Key was a California licensed elec- present members and supporters of the ARS restore the common understanding of the trical and air conditioning contractor. for their unique contributions to the global scope of the Clean Water Act based on dec- Mr. Key is a Life Member of the Chowchilla community, and I ask all Members to join me ades-old interpretations of the U.S. Army Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9896 and a in congratulating the Armenian Relief Society Corps of Engineers and the Environmental member of the First Christian Church of for 100 years of dedicated service. Protection Agency. Madera. Mr. Key and his wife, Christine, had f The bill will ensure that the Clean Water Act two sons, three grandchildren and two great- BRIANNA MCKNIGHT can cover the same waters as it did under the grandchildren. regulatory decisions in place in 2001. These decisions were based on a common under- Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend HON. ED PERLMUTTER standing developed over the 29 years of the OF COLORADO and congratulate Charles Key upon being Act as to defining its appropriate scope. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named as a ‘‘Distinguished Life Member’’ by By restoring the common understanding and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9896. I in- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 practice of protecting the Nation’s waters and vite my colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise wetlands as existed prior to 2001, we can pro- Key many years of continued success. today to recognize and applaud Brianna vide much-needed certainty to the regulated

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We can Restoring the Clean Water Act is only an ex- which Volunteer Fairfax acts as a clearing- also restore bedrock protections for our citi- pansion to the extent the Supreme Court ig- house and matches volunteers to community zens and our neighborhoods from polluters nored the intent of Congress and 30 years of needs include literacy programs, homeless who place families and communities at risk. precedent by narrowing the Act. and poverty assistance, emergency response Clean, safe water is a basic right for all Opponents argue that the Federal govern- and recovery functions, senior citizen assist- Americans. Yet, unless we act, the Clean ment should not require a permit for every- ance, education, and many more. Water Act cannot ensure that right. thing you do that might affect a wet area. I I am honored to pay tribute to the following The New York Times reports that as a result agree. The Clean Water Act never required winners of the 2010 Volunteer Fairfax Awards: of the Supreme Court decisions companies such permits and I do not offer legislation that Community Champion Award Recipients have spilled oil, carcinogens and dangerous would do so. are: Braddock District: Jeff Root; Dranesville bacteria into lakes, rivers and other waters Simply put, if it was not regulated before District: Maya Huber; Hunter Mill District: Jim without being prosecuted. EPA regulators 2001, it will not be regulated with the enact- Larson; Lee District: Jane Hilder; Mason Dis- working on those cases, estimate that more ment of the legislation. trict: Frank Vajda; Mount Vernon District: than 1,500 major pollution investigations have Some people have opposed the Clean Linwood Gorham; Providence District: Tysons been discontinued or shelved in the last four Water Act for decades, and it should not come Corner Center Employees Springfield District: years. as a surprise that these same groups are Mike Thompson, Jr.; Sully District: Verdia Hay- Data from 2008, the most recent year avail- using recent Supreme Court decisions as jus- wood; Fairfax County At-Large: Chris and Lisa able, show there were over 20,000 beach tification to roll back protections under the Bright. closings and advisories that year due to pollu- Clean Water Act. For the sake of future gen- Competitive Award Recipients are: Adult tion, and studies in the Great Lakes show that erations, progress must not be rolled back. Volunteer Over 250 Hours: Kevin Takeguchi; as many as 10 percent of beachgoers report We must advance the cause of clean water by Adult Volunteer Under 250 Hours: Campbell getting sick after swimming in beach waters sustaining the original purpose of the Act. ‘‘Cam’’ Gibson; Adult Volunteer Group: Digital open for swimming. In 1972, Congress voted overwhelmingly to TV Volunteer Team Family Volunteer: Renee Drinking water protection areas that contain overturn President Nixon’s veto of the Clean and Sean McGinnis; Senior Volunteer: Ibrahim one or more small or intermittent streams that Water Act and to restore and maintain the Barsoum; Volunteer Program: Homestretch would be vulnerable to pollution under the Su- chemical, physical, and biological integrity of Volunteer Program Youth Volunteer: Simrun preme Court decisions provide drinking water the Nation’s waters. Since that time, Ameri- Soni; Youth Volunteer Program: McLean Local to more than 117,000,000 people in the United cans have overwhelmingly expressed their Heroes; Corporate Volunteer Group: Excella States. support for protecting our Nation’s waters and Consulting; Rising Star: Zack Sanders. These examples demonstrate why we must keeping them safe from polluters. The bill will Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: act. restore America’s commitment to clean water. Betty Powell. Two years ago I conducted a thorough f Benchmark Award Recipients: A number of hearing where I heard from two dozen wit- other individuals are being honored for signifi- nesses on five panels of everything that was CARLOS REYES cant contributions of time and energy to doz- good and bad about my prior legislative pro- ens of volunteer organizations in Northern Vir- posal. I invited suggestions from any and all HON. ED PERLMUTTER ginia. I congratulate and thank each of the interested parties. OF COLORADO Benchmark Award Honorees for their commit- The bill I introduce today is a new bill that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment to the community. responds to those comments. It more clearly Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Wednesday, April 21, 2010 and specifically targets its one objective—ad- me in expressing our gratitude for the efforts dressing the SWANCC and Rapanos deci- Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise of these volunteers and their colleagues at sions, decisions I believe were wrongly de- today to recognize and applaud Carlos Reyes Volunteer Fairfax. The selfless commitment of cided. who has received the Arvada Wheat Ridge these individuals provides enumerable benefits Among the significant changes from my ear- Service Ambassadors for Youth award. Carlos to Northern Virginia as a community as well as lier bill: Reyes is a 12th grader at Jefferson High life-changing services to the individuals in To avoid the possible need for new regula- School and received this award because his need. tions, the bill uses the current regulatory defi- determination and hard work have allowed him f nition of ‘‘waters of the United States’’ to es- to overcome adversities. tablish the scope of the Act. The dedication demonstrated by Carlos CONGRATULATING THE 2010 The bill codifies an exemption for prior con- Reyes is exemplary of the type of achieve- ARAPAHOE COUNTY ICE WAR- verted croplands. ment that can be attained with hard work and RIORS PEE WEE HOCKEY TEAM The bill codifies an exemption for waste perseverance. It is essential students at all treatment systems. levels strive to make the most of their edu- HON. MIKE COFFMAN The bill explicitly states that ground water is cation and develop a work ethic which will OF COLORADO considered separately from ‘‘waters of the guide them for the rest of their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States.’’ I extend my deepest congratulations once Wednesday, April 21, 2010 The bill explicitly states that it does not af- again to Carlos Reyes for winning the Arvada fect the authority of EPA or the Corps as that Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- authority existed prior to SWANCC in 2001. award. I have no doubt he will exhibit the er, it is with great pride that I acknowledge the The bill places limits on Federal jurisdiction same dedication and character to all his future accomplishments of the 2010 Arapahoe Coun- by specifying the Constitutional authority for accomplishments. ty Ice Warrior Pee Wee Hockey Team. The the Clean Water Act, and preserving the Fed- f Warriors fought to win the AA Colorado State eral/State cooperation that is the hallmark of championship and gallantly represented Colo- the Act. RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEER FAIR- rado in the U–12 National Championships in The bill removes all language related to ‘‘ac- FAX AND THE WINNERS OF THE Reston, Virginia. The high standards which the tivities’’. That term created unnecessary confu- 2010 SERVICE AWARDS team met are, undoubtedly, representative of sion on what would require a Clean Water Act the passion and excellence found throughout permit. Since enactment in 1972, permits are HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY my district. required only for discharges. OF VIRGINIA The warriors withheld a Colorado Springs The bill preserves the exemptions, limita- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jr. Tiger hockey team to win the State cham- tions, and practices under the Act. pionship 3–2 thanks in large part to the offen- The bill includes multiple clarifying changes Wednesday, April 21, 2010 sive prowess of Josh Pusar, Zackary Dym, to emphasize that the bill will reaffirm and re- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- Jake Dosen, Brandon Yi, Patrick Wicker, store the original scope of the Clean Water er, I rise today to recognize Volunteer Fairfax, Andrej Lysak, Jack Jordan, Josh Fiegl, An- Act, and not expand its geographic scope. and more particularly the contributions that its drew McCulley, and Ian Aylmer. Opponents of legislation to restore the volunteers make to our community. Volunteer Despite continually facing older, larger and Clean Water Act characterize the restoration Fairfax mobilizes people and resources to more experienced teams, the boys outhustled

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I must also acknowledge the indispensable They offer their time that could be spent else- role that goaltenders Jackson Schoech and Wednesday, April 21, 2010 where to provide encouragement and support Cameron Bukes played in netminding for the Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- that will improve lives during incarceration and warriors: turning away a barrage of pucks and er, I rise today to recognize the volunteers provide for a successful transition to help get routinely securing victory for the Warriors. who assist the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. inmates back on their feet. The efforts of each I want to extend my congratulations to head These volunteers work with deputies and civil- and every one of these volunteers is worthy of Coach Ken Schoech and his assistants Patrick ian staff to help inmates to improve their lives our praise. Sullivan, Matt McCarthy, and Charlie Kiefer, during incarceration and to prepare them for a The staff of Fairfax County Sheriff Stan who helped mold these young athletes into the successful transition back into the community. Barry should be commended for their critical champions they are today. The elite status of With more than 500 deputies, the Fairfax role in administering the volunteer program. the team could not have existed without the County Sheriff’s Office is the largest Sheriff’s The efforts of these staffers maximize the con- leadership of these mentors. They not only office in Virginia and among the largest in the tributions of volunteers in the most effective taught the skills of hockey, but more impor- country. These deputies perform invaluable way and provide the support that makes this tantly, instilled a spirit of sportsmanship and services for Fairfax County residents to in- program a success. camaraderie in the boys that will last long after clude providing court security, managing the Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join this season. detention center, and serving the civil law me in honoring the contributions of these indi- f process. Volunteers with the Sheriff’s Office viduals and all of the volunteers who support help provide inmate programs and services at the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. The self- INTRODUCTION OF THE USE IT the Adult Detention Center (ADC) and Pre-Re- less commitment of these individuals helps to ACT lease Center, including mental health coun- provide enumerable benefits to Northern Vir- seling, religious services, alcohol and drug ginia and life-changing services to the inmates HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY support groups, health education, library serv- being served. OF MASSACHUSETTS ices and job training. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Volunteers complete a Sheriff’s Office train- MEMORIALIZING DOROTHY HEIGHT Wednesday, April 21, 2010 ing program and also work closely with staff to ensure that best practices are followed. The SPEECH OF Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Madam efforts of these volunteers improve the lives of Speaker, recently, President Obama an- those incarcerated, reduce recidivism, and HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ nounced a 5-year offshore drilling plan that make our communities safer. OF FLORIDA would allow oil and gas exploration in new Each year, the Sheriff’s Office hosts a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES areas off the East Coast and in the Eastern luncheon to thank all of the dedicated individ- Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Gulf of Mexico. However, before oil companies uals who help make the volunteer program a drill off thousands of miles of pristine coast- success. The office also recognizes one indi- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Madam line, they should first use the thousands of vidual in each service area and it is my honor Speaker, first, let me thank Congresswoman drilling leases they already own. to recognize these extraordinary citizens: WATSON for reserving this Special Order today Right now, oil companies hold the offshore to honor the life, legacy and service of Doro- OPPORTUNITIES, ALTERNATIVES, AND RESOURCES—DON drilling rights to an area the size of Pennsyl- EHRETH thy Height. vania on which they are not actually drilling. In Don Ehreth became an active OAR volun- Our Nation has lost an inspirational civil fact, of 7,316 total offshore leases held by oil teer in March of 2009. At the Family Outreach rights leader and unwavering advocate for companies right now, only 1,844 are pro- desk, Don lends a compassionate ear to the women’s rights. As the president of the Na- ducing, according to the Interior Department. concerns of the families and friends affected tional Council of Negro Women for four dec- Production is occurring on only 8,894,428 by incarceration. While others are relaxing on ades, Ms. Height fought tirelessly for the rights acres on the Outer Continental Shelf out of a weekend, Don educates and provides infor- of African-American women. She was a shin- 39,331,641 total acres leased to oil compa- mation about the incarceration process and ing example for those devoted to achieving nies. That means that oil companies are pro- OAR services. equality for all Americans, and she served as ducing on only about one-quarter of the leases a hero and role model for those working to- CHAPLAIN’S OFFICE—GLORIA RODRIGUEZ and roughly 22 percent of the acreage that ward social justice. they hold offshore. Gloria has been a volunteer since January As leader of the NCNW, she confronted the As a result, today I am introducing legisla- of 2009, teaching Bible studies, mentoring in- problems facing women and families in areas tion that would provide an incentive to oil com- mates, distributing Bibles and helping with ad- ranging from child care, to health care and nu- panies to move quickly to get oil to the market ministrative work. She is very committed, trition, to housing. Along with other women’s or relinquish the leases so that they could be friendly and dedicated both to God and to the leaders including Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chis- developed by other companies. My legislation, work of the Fairfax County Adult Detention holm, and Betty Friedan, she helped establish the United States Exploration on Idle Tracts Center. the National Women’s Political Caucus in Act or the USE IT Act, would establish an es- EDUCATION—BILL RICHEY 1971. Dorothy’s career in civil rights and wom- calating fee over time on nonproducing leases Bill is the Education Program’s Spanish en’s advocacy spanned nearly 80 years of so- to encourage companies to expedite produc- GED instructor. His classes consist of His- cial movements, from the New Deal era to tion. Similar legislation repeatedly passed the panic inmates who are ready to take the GED today. She was there for the anti-lynching pro- House in the last Congress with large, bipar- test. Because of Bill’s efforts these individuals tests in the early 1930s; she was there with tisan majorities. have the the opportunity to complete the edu- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., our colleague JOHN President Obama has also included this cation that they were unable to complete be- LEWIS and other civil rights leaders in the wa- concept in his budget request for fiscal year fore. tershed 1960s; she was there for the election 2011. The Department of Interior estimates ALCOHOL AND DRUG SERVICES—JOHN DAVIS of our first African-American President, Barack that the proposed fee would raise $760 million For over two years now, John has brought Obama. over the next ten years—allowing us to drill for weekly AA meetings to more than 40 inmates For her achievements and dedication, Doro- oil while also drilling for deficit dollars on be- participate in the Integrated Addiction Program thy Height was awarded the Presidential half of U.S. taxpayers. (IAP), a therapeutic community treatment Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton, a As gas prices once again move towards $3 model for substance users. John is very pas- Congressional Gold Medal in 2004, and 36 per gallon, it is time to finally get oil compa- sionate about helping these inmates, and honorary doctorates from colleges and univer- nies to ‘‘use it or lose it’’ on their nonproducing thanks to his service we can help to address sities. Her passion and soul have fundamen- leases. the scourge of substance abuse. tally improved the American social landscape,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21AP8.026 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E611 and we are truly grateful for her commitment IN RECOGNITION OF THE 15, 1910. Its first bishop, the Most Reverend to racial and gender equality. Our thoughts GROUNDBREAKING OF A NEW Joseph Schrembs was installed on October 4, and prayers are with her sister, Anthanette Al- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DEVEL- 1911. The Diocese covers nineteen counties dridge, and all Americans whose lives she has OPMENT in Northwest Ohio including Allen, Crawford, touched. Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Wil- f OF VIRGINIA liams, Wood and Wyandot. The region is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE WORK OF THE RE- urban, rural, suburban and every variety of BUILDING TOGETHER SOUTH Wednesday, April 21, 2010 ethnicity. SOUND ORGANIZATION IN WASH- Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speak- A century after its founding, the diocese INGTON STATE er, I rise today, joined by my colleague, The serves 321,516 Catholics in 128 Parishes. Its Hon. JAMES MORAN, to celebrate the services have grown to meet the needs of groundbreaking of a new Habitat for Humanity 21st Century Catholic life while adhering to HON. ADAM SMITH development in Northern Virginia. This new traditional Catholic teaching. Today’s faithful can look to a spirit of ecumenism, both lay OF WASHINGTON development, Perry Hall, will provide homes to 12 families in Arlington County, Virginia. and religious pastoral care, and ministries fo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, an cused on youth, families, those who are aging affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, and those who are alone. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Pope Paul VI said, ‘‘Liturgy is like a strong was founded in 1990 and is entering its 20th tree whose beauty is derived from the contin- year serving Arlington and Fairfax Counties as Mr. SMITH of Washington. Madam Speaker, uous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength I rise today to honor the Rebuilding Together well as the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in organization in their efforts to improve the and Fairfax. Since 1990, Habitat for Humanity the ground.’’ As the Toledo Catholic Diocese lives of American homeowners with the great- has built homes for 73 Northern Virginia fami- has travelled through a century of steadfast est need, and help to ensure they have a safe lies. faith, challenge and opportunity, it has always and healthy place to call home. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to the be- been the bedrock for the faithful of our region. Established in 1988, Rebuilding Together lief that all people deserve a safe and decent Even as we celebrate the milestone marker of currently maintains over 200 active affiliates place to live. To qualify for a Habitat for Hu- 100 years in Christ’s service, we look forward nationwide and works with more than 200,000 manity home, the applicant must have lived in to the coming 100 years with renewed hope volunteers to rehabilitate 10,000 homes and Northern Virginia for at least 1 year prior to and faith. application, currently live in either substandard community centers each year. The home- f owners that Rebuilding Together serves in- or inadequate housing which may include PAYING TRIBUTE TO VIVIAN clude the elderly, disabled, veterans, and fami- overcrowded or unsafe living conditions, be JONES ON HER 40TH ANNIVER- lies displaced by natural disasters. willing to complete 300–500 hours of ‘‘sweat equity’’ to building of their home, earn only SARY IN PUBLIC SERVICE AS A Rebuilding Together is the Nation’s largest 25–50% of the area median income, and have MEMBER OF MY CONGRES- domestic housing organization that works to adequate income to pay a 20–30 year zero in- SIONAL STAFF preserve homeownership and revitalize com- terest mortgage with a 1% down payment. munities in a cost-effective manner by pro- The successes of Habitat for Humanity of HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL viding critical home repairs, accessibility modi- Northern Virginia would not be possible with- OF NEW YORK fications, and energy saving upgrades all at no out the support of their partnerships with indi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charge to America’s low-income homeowners. viduals, corporations, civic organizations, as- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 With the support of large volunteer teams, sociations and faith based groups from Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, it is with major corporations, and other contributors, Re- throughout the community. Equally important great honor and enthusiasm that I rise today building Together leverages each dollar do- are the committed employees and volunteers to commend my dear friend and colleague, nated into an average of four dollars in added who dedicate countless hours to achieve the Vivian Jones, on an illustrious public service market value invested into the low-income goal of providing homes for those in need. career spanning 40 years in the United States homes they serve. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join House of Representatives. In a time of widespread housing challenges me in celebrating the groundbreaking of Perry But, my dear Vivian is more than just a co- and economic turmoil, Rebuilding Together’s Hall and in recognizing the invaluable con- worker to me. We have maintained a personal work allows the residents it serves to remain tributions that Habitat for Humanity of Northern and working relationship for the larger part of and live safely in their own homes. Rebuilding Virginia has made to the entire region. I would my political life that has proved abundantly Together’s efforts help prevent homeowners also ask that my colleagues join me in thank- edifying and rewarding. I consider her a true from losing their homes and help homeowners ing the supporters, employees and volunteers friend with not only great skills—one of the maintain their independence and retain what is of this wonderful organization for their ongoing last people on earth who can take short- in many cases their most significant asset of dedication. hand—but a great understanding of the nu- personal savings and intergenerational wealth. f ances of dealing with politicians and the These efforts also help to support neighbor- riggers of constituent casework. I am pleased CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY hoods and keep communities from losing resi- to say that there are people that call up and OF THE TOLEDO CATHOLIC DIO- dents and experiencing declines in real estate want to speak to Vivian instead of me. value. CESE The many who have met and been touched This weekend, I will have the pleasure of by Vivian and her life’s work can attest that joining volunteers and Rebuilding Together HON. MARCY KAPTUR she is equal parts strong mind and ample South Sound in Washington State as they OF OHIO heart, a humble soul who cares deeply about hold their annual Rebuilding Day. I look for- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the issues of the day and their impact on everyday people. And yet, she has been able to ward to supporting their work and helping to Wednesday, April 21, 2010 influence public decision making, develop ac- achieve their important goals. Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today tivities of enormous impact and provide moti- With the help of community partners, cor- to recognize the Centenary celebration of the vation, inspiration, and consolation to the porate sponsors, and political leadership, Re- Catholic Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. The year younger members of my staff. building Together makes it possible for thou- long celebration began in October of 2009 Vivian Jones goes back to my days at Wea- sands of Americans to thrive in their own with a Season of Preparation and now moves ver, Evans, Wingate & Wright. She was my homes and live in healthy communities. I ask into its Season of Celebration. The Centenary Administrative Assistant when I first practiced my colleagues to join me in thanking Rebuild- concludes with a Season of Recommitment law. She became a part of my campaign staff ing Together for their efforts to ensure proper beginning October 8, 2010 through April 15, in March of 1970, when I, then a young New housing for veterans, senior citizens, the dis- 2011. York State Assemblyman, challenged the leg- abled, and displaced families in Washington The Toledo Roman Catholic Diocese was endary Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. for the Con- and throughout the United States. established by order of Pope Pius X on April gressional Seat.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21AP8.028 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E612 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 21, 2010 Upon election to the Congress, she joined LUKE BRYAN, CMA ‘‘TOP NEW include the impact on student learning, growth, the Congressional Staff as my Executive Sec- ARTIST’’ 2010 and attendance rates. retary. As a freshman Congressman, I was the The Department of Education will analyze beneficiary of Vivian’s previous experience HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. the programs and disseminate which were ef- with secretarial and paralegal work. She im- OF GEORGIA fective in recruiting teachers from underrepresented groups. Successful results could be mediately became responsible for my sched- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ule and constituent services in the district of- replicated in other school districts. fice, which was all done without computers in Wednesday, April 21, 2010 It is a worthwhile effort to bring teachers those early days of our careers in the House. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I from underrepresented groups into our class- In 1975, Vivian succeeded Virginia Bell as rise today to honor Luke Bryan, of Leesburg, rooms. This legislation begins a national effort my District Administrator. As my District Ad- Georgia, who won the 45th Annual Academy to build a teaching force that reflects the di- ministrator, her responsibilities expanded to of Country Music Award for Top New Artist on verse population of the United States to en- the role of a Chief of Staff in the District. Viv Sunday, April 18th in Las Vegas, Nevada. hance the learning experience of our students. managed the district offices, directed work ac- All of us in Southwest Georgia are proud of f his accomplishment and I would like to recog- tivities, supervised staff, and oversaw and co- OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL nize and applaud Mr. Bryan’s dedication and ordinated activities in the different commu- DEBT nities of my Congressional District. As a determination to his art. He has worked dili- woman in this role in the 1970s and pro- gently, and his album, ‘‘Doin’ My Thing,’’ ceeding decades, she was quite an effective peaked at the Number Two spot on the Coun- HON. MIKE COFFMAN leader and powerful force in pushing my agen- try Album Billboard. On behalf of my constitu- OF COLORADO da forward in the district. She continued this ents in Georgia’s Second Congressional Dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES role until January 1999, when Vivian reduced trict, I offer my congratulations on a job well Wednesday, April 21, 2010 her work load and went part-time. done! Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Madam Speak- Although at part-time, my loyal colleague, I cannot put into words the amount of pride er, today our national debt is Vivian Jones, still coordinates my schedule in that everyone in Leesburg, and indeed in the $12,871,255,665,556.84. conjunction with the scheduler in Washington, Second Congressional District, has in being On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th handles all personnel matters pertaining to the able to claim this outstanding musician as one Congress, the national debt was district staff, and prepares correspondences of of us. He has accomplished a special goal, $10,638,425,746,293.80. varying complexity for my signature. Vivian one that could not have been possible without This means the national debt has increased continues to arrive at the office in the wee the unrelenting support and encouragement by $2,232,829,919,263.00 so far this Con- hours of the morning on her assigned days. from his family and community. gress. The debt has increased As always, she remains committed to offering The ‘‘Top New Artist’’ winner was elected $8,206,250,340.50 since just yesterday. a sympathetic ear or to jump start a slow or through fan votes by voting online in February This debt and its interest payments we are reluctant bureaucracy for a constituent. and March. Residents of the City of Leesburg passing to our children and all future Ameri- Vivian’s dynamic spirit and sense of pur- and the State of Georgia should be com- cans. pose serves me and her fellow colleagues as mended for the outstanding loyalty and sup- f the motivation and driving force of the office. port they displayed in voting for Mr. Bryan. I thank her for her incredible service over the Madam Speaker, Luke Bryan has worked CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTH- years, her devoted friendship, and wish her hard, persevered, made sacrifices, and devel- DAY OF THE TOLEDO BOARD OF many blessings. oped the character that will help him to suc- REALTORS ceed. Once again, I congratulate Mr. Bryan on f his achievement. HON. MARCY KAPTUR f OF OHIO SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GOALS OF 2010 NATIONAL CRIME THE DIVERSE TEACHERS VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK RECRUITMENT ACT OF 2010 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise today SPEECH OF HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS to recognize the Toledo Board of Realtors on HON. DAVID G. REICHERT OF CALIFORNIA the milestone occasion of the 100th anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary of its founding. The Toledo Board of Re- OF WASHINGTON altors was founded in February of 1910 by a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, April 21, 2010 handful of Toledo real estate brokers. The as- Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, sociation’s first president was Irving B. Hiett, I rise today to support the effort to bring more who eventually assumed the presidency of the Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I ask that we diversity to our national teaching force. National Association of Realtors. take time to recognize National Crime Victims’ Striking statistics compiled by the Depart- Formed as the Toledo Real Estate Board, Rights Week. As a law enforcement officer for ment of Education show a lack of diversity its first membership consisted of about 28 bro- 33 years, protecting victims of crime and their among teachers. During the 2007–2008 kers. The Board was formed to ‘‘Collect and rights is a mission close to my heart. school year, an estimated 7 percent of teach- circulate valuable and useful information per- In the King County Sheriff’s office, I saw un- ers were African-American, 7 percent Latino, taining to the real estate, manufacturing, in- speakable tragedies firsthand. I saw the con- and 1.2 percent were Asian. More than 83 dustrial and mercantile interests of the city of sequences of crime and how it affects vic- percent of teachers were white. A total of 75.9 Toledo and it’s citizens; To oppose the enact- tims—sometimes for the rest of their lives. percent of teachers were female and only 24.1 ment of laws detrimental to said interest; to There are few things more painful than looking percent male. encourage legislation for needed public im- into the eyes of a victim, knowing that a crimi- Some educators believe this lack of diversity provements; to foster an equitable system of nal’s selfish, terrible deed has done irrep- leaves some students without an inspiring role taxation and assessment and to secure the arable damage to an innocent life. model to whom they can relate. The result enactment and enforcement of laws and ordi- As a cop, you live with the hard truth that may be lower test scores and higher dropout nances for the further protection, convenience you can’t prevent every crime. But what we rates within some student demographics. and welfare of the real estate owners, lease- can all do is provide as much support and aid I am introducing the Diverse Teachers Re- holders and brokers.’’ to victims as possible. We can help them recruitment Act of 2010 to address this lack of In 1910 the Board developed a map of ceive justice and return some normalcy to diversity. The legislation provides grants to every manufacturing site in the city indicating their lives. school districts to create and implement re- whether the site was on the water, rail or in- I urge my colleagues to keep victims of cruitment programs to bring teachers from land. In 1912 Multiple Listing Service was es- crimes in their hearts and minds, especially underrepresented groups into the classroom. tablished and it was mandatory that all mem- when voting for measures that will support The grantee will track and compile data bers include their listings. The brokers gath- their ability to move beyond the tragedies showing results of the program, including mi- ered in the Board office each week and ex- they’ve suffered and are working to overcome. nority teacher recruitment rates. Data will also changed information about their listings.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21AP8.030 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E613 The Toledo Realtor magazine was first pub- COMMENDING DR. SHUKLA AND developing world on a permanent basis. The lished, semi-monthly in 1928. DR. GRADY FOR THEIR WORK IN organization has an over 6,000 volunteers and INDIA Since its inception, the Toledo Board of Re- supporters around the world. In addition to altors continues its efforts to protect con- treating thousands of patients, providing med- sumers in real estate transactions, to promote HON. JIM McDERMOTT ical and surgical education to hundreds of physicians and nurses, IVUmed has also do- affordable housing and to expand ownership OF WASHINGTON nated over half a million dollars worth of sup- and protection of private property rights. Its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members maintain the highest degree of pro- plies and equipment to doctors around the Wednesday, April 21, 2010 fessionalism while fostering an expertise in the world. field in order to ensure able representation of Mr. MCDERMOTT. Madam Speaker, I rise I would also like to recognize the numerous clients. today to commend the critical medical work Indian physicians who contributed to the suc- that was recently performed in Gujarat, India Today the Toledo Board represents approxi- cess of this medical mission: Dr. Balagopal by Dr. Aseem Shukla and Dr. Richard Grady. mately 1400 Realtor members. They continue Nair and Dr. Mohan Abraham with the Amrita Dr. Shukla is a pediatric urologist, Director of a tradition of excellence over the course of a Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Pediatric Urology at the University of Min- century. We celebrate their achievements and Center; Dr. P.K. Dave, Dr. Rakesh Joshi and nesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital and is the honor the efforts of those on whose shoulders Dr. Sudhir Chandna of the B.J. Medical Col- co-founder of the Hindu American Foundation they stand. lege in Ahmedabad; Dr. Mahesh Desai with (HAF). Dr. Grady is a pediatric urologist and a the Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital; and Dr. world-renowned expert in pediatric bladder re- D.K. Gupta and Minu Bajpai with the All India f construction at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Institute of Medical Sciences. Joining Dr. Shukla and Dr. Grady in India A TRIBUTE TO BROADCASTING Hindu philosophy teaches that Seva, or were Dr. Anjana Kundu, a Pediatric Anesthe- LEGEND ROY ISOM Service, if carried out selflessly, is the highest siologist from Seattle Children’s Hospital and devotion. The compassion shown by this team Dr. Kenneth Smith, a Chief Resident in Urol- of American and Indian physicians exemplifies ogy at the University of Minnesota. I am espe- HON. DEVIN NUNES this spirit. Their dedication in bettering the cially proud of the fact that both Dr. Grady and lives of so many children should serve as an OF CALIFORNIA Dr. Kundu are my constituents and that the insipration to us all. As a physician and the Seattle Children’s Hospital is in my district. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India Dr. Shukla and Dr. Grady assembled their and Indian Americans, I would like to com- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 team of physicians and medical staff in the mend the joint efforts of the talented physi- city of Ahmedabad and conducted 20 major cians and individuals who made this medical Mr. NUNES. Madam Speaker, the San Joa- reconstructive surgeries on children over an mission such a success. quin Valley has lost a broadcasting giant. Roy eight-day period, with each surgery lasting Isom, the ‘‘voice of agriculture’’ in the valley, over twelve hours in duration. These children passed away on April 15, 2010. Because agri- had serious urinary tract and genital abnor- f culture is so vital to the survival of our com- malities, which are the third most common REFORM OF WALL STREET BANKS munities, Roy could also be called the ‘‘voice congenital abnormality in the developing of the valley.’’ world. These abnormalities leave these chil- Roy was in television and radio for more dren and young adults shunned and at the risk than four decades. San Joaquin Valley radio of further severe medical conditions. By per- HON. RUSH D. HOLT listeners were truly fortunate when he joined forming these surgeries, these physicians OF NEW JERSEY KMJ Radio Fresno in 1981 as news director have not only saved lives, they have trans- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and farm news editor. Roy produced an hour- formed them. long morning agricultural news show each day While Dr. Shukla has been traveling to India Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in tune with the needs and concerns of farm- twice a year for several years, with a commit- ers and businesses in the valley. His program ment to build the much needed specialty of Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to was influential in educating Californians about pediatric urology there with the support of the join my colleagues and the President in calling the important role agriculture plays in their Hindu American Foundation. This latest med- for comprehensive reform of Wall Street lives. ical mission could not have happened without banks, to increase disclosure and trans- Because of his outstanding reporting, Roy the generous support of International Volun- parency for the protection of the public and won two coveted awards. In 1994, he was the teers in Urology, a non-profit education and the stability of the economy. California Farm Bureau Federation Agricultural membership organization founded in 1995 by As the President’s statement yesterday indi- Reporter of the Year. In 2005, he was a recipi- Dr. Catherine R. deVries. IVUmed’s primary cated, at its peak, the ‘‘Shadow Banking Sys- ent of the Fresno County Farm Bureau Heavy mission is to make quality urological care tem’’ financed approximately $8 trillion in as- Puller Award. Roy won these awards because available to people around the world. The or- sets, which in many instances were mis- he was one of the best and most knowledge- ganization does so by organizing workshops managed largely without oversight, contrib- able reporters on agricultural issues in Cali- where both physicians and nurses are trained uting to the economic collapse at the end of fornia. It is a fitting memorial to Roy that a and teams perform clinical evaluations, lec- 2008. We are just recovering from the eco- scholarship in his name has been established tures, patient consultations and dozens of nomic collapse—but without meaningful reform with the Ag One Foundation at California State hands-on surgeries within a one to two-week of Wall Street the public will continue to be at University, Fresno. period. In this way, IVUmed has provided risk. treatment to thousands of men, women and Roy was also member of the prestigious children in nearly 30 countries in the areas of That is why I supported, and strengthened National Association of Farm Broadcasters women’s health, urology and tropical diseases. with several amendments, the Wall Street Re- and an active member of the Sanger Masonic IVUmed is unique because it is the only form and Consumer Protection Act when it Lodge. global nonprofit organization dedicated to was considered in the House in December. Like all residents of the valley, I extend my teaching urology in developing countries. Their The legislation would implement important re- condolences to Roy’s family and friends during motto is ‘‘Teach One—Reach Many.’’ Many forms that would limit the ability of financial in- their time of grief. I can only hope that it is of physicians in developing nations do not have stitutions to ‘‘game the system,’’ and provide comfort to those closest to Roy to know that the resources to travel and acquire the nec- regulators with the information they need to the ‘‘voice of agriculture’’ may be silent now, essary training to improve their skills. By train- identify and manage systemic risk. I urge my but his legendary reporting on agriculture ing local medical professionals who then train colleagues to continue to fight for enactment issues will be remembered for generations to residents and other doctors, IVUmed trans- of these necessary reforms. come. forms urologic care for entire regions in the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21AP8.023 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS E614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 21, 2010 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS compliance at mines and other dan- APRIL 28 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, gerous workplaces. 10 a.m. agreed to by the Senate on February 4, SD–430 Appropriations 2:15 p.m. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- Energy and Water Development Sub- Foreign Relations committee tem for a computerized schedule of all Business meeting to consider S. 2971, to To hold hearings to examine a national meetings and hearings of Senate com- authorize certain authorities by the assessment of energy policies, focusing mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Department of State, S. 3087, to sup- on significant achievements since the tees, and committees of conference. port revitalization and reform of the 1970s and an examination of U.S. en- This title requires all such committees Organization of American States, and ergy policies and goals in the coming to notify the Office of the Senate Daily the nominations of Mari Carmen decades. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- Aponte, of the District of Columbia, to SD–124 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose be Ambassador to the Republic of El Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the meetings, when scheduled, and Salvador, Department of State, and Mi- Business meeting to consider the nomi- chael P. Meehan, of Virginia, and Dana nations of Joshua Gotbaum, of the Dis- any cancellations or changes in the trict of Columbia, to be Director of the M. Perino, of the District of Columbia, meetings as they occur. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, both to be a Member of the Broad- As an additional procedure along and Eduardo M. Ochoa, of California, to casting Board of Governors. with the computerization of this infor- be Assistant Secretary of Education for mation, the Office of the Senate Daily S–116, Capitol Postsecondary Education. Digest will prepare this information for 2:30 p.m. SD–430 Intelligence printing in the Extensions of Remarks Armed Services To receive a closed briefing on certain Personnel Subcommittee section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD intelligence matters from officials of on Monday and Wednesday of each To hold hearings to examine military the intelligence community. compensation and benefits, including week. SH–219 special and incentive pays, in review of Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 3 p.m. the Defense Authorization request for April 22, 2010 may be found in the Daily Energy and Natural Resources fiscal year 2011 and the Future Years Digest of today’s RECORD. Water and Power Subcommittee Defense Program. To hold hearings to examine S. 745 and SR–222 MEETINGS SCHEDULED H.R. 2265, bills to amend the Reclama- Commerce, Science, and Transportation tion Wastewater and Groundwater Surface Transportation and Merchant Ma- APRIL 23 Study and Facilities Act to authorize rine Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. the Secretary of the Interior to partici- To hold an oversight hearing to examine Homeland Security and Governmental Af- pate in the Magna Water District water motor carrier safety efforts. fairs reuse and groundwater recharge SR–253 Investigations Subcommittee project, S. 1138 and H.R. 2442, bills to 2 p.m. To resume hearings to examine Wall amend the Reclamation Wastewater Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Street and the financial crisis, focusing and Groundwater Study and Facilities To resume hearings to examine Elemen- on the role of credit rating agencies. tary and Secondary Education Act SD–G50 Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, S. 1573 and (ESEA) reauthorization, focusing on standards and assessments. APRIL 27 H.R. 2741, bills to amend the Reclama- tion Wastewater and Groundwater SD–430 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Study and Facilities Act to authorize Commerce, Science, and Transportation Homeland Security and Governmental Af- the Secretary of the Interior to partici- Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export fairs pate in the City of Hermiston, Oregon, Promotion Subcommittee Contracting Oversight Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine promoting water recycling and reuse project, S. To hold an oversight hearing to examine our national parks as travel destina- 3099, to reinstate and extend the dead- contract management at the Centers tions. line for commencement of construction for Medicare and Medicaid Services. SR–253 of a hydroelectric project involving the SD–342 Energy and Natural Resources American Falls Reservoir, S. 3100, to Appropriations To hold hearings to examine the nomina- reinstate and extend the deadline for Financial Services and General Govern- tions of Philip D. Moeller, of Wash- commencement of construction of a ment Subcommittee ington, and Cheryl A. LaFleur, of Mas- hydroelectric project involving the Lit- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- sachusetts, both to be a Member of the tle Wood River Ranch, H.R. 325, to dent’s proposed budget estimates for Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- amend the Reclamation Wastewater fiscal year 2011 for the Commodity Fu- sion. and Groundwater Study and Facilities tures Trading Commission and for the SD–366 Act to authorize the Secretary of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Judiciary Interior to participate in the Avra SD–138 To hold an oversight hearing to examine Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Judiciary the Department of Homeland Security. Restoration Project, H.R. 637, to au- To hold hearings to examine certain SD–226 thorize the Secretary, in cooperation nominations. Small Business and Entrepreneurship with the City of San Juan Capistrano, SD–226 To hold hearings to examine Federal ef- California, to participate in the design, Energy and Natural Resources forts to expand small business internet planning, and construction of an ad- Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee access. vanced water treatment plant facility To hold hearings to examine S. 1241, to SR–428A and recycled water system, H.R. 1120, amend Public Law 106–206 to direct the Environment and Public Works to amend the Reclamation Wastewater Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- Water and Wildlife Subcommittee and Groundwater Study and Facilities retary of Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for com- To hold hearings to examine collabo- Act to authorize the Secretary of the rative solutions to wildlife and habitat mercial filming activities on Federal Interior to participate in the Central management. land for film crews of 5 persons or Texas Water Recycling and Reuse SD–406 fewer, S. 1571 and H.R. 1043, bills to pro- Project, H.R. 1219, to make amend- 11 a.m. vide for a land exchange involving cer- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- ments to the Reclamation Projects Au- tain National Forest System lands in fairs thorization and Adjustment Act of 1992, the Mendocino National Forest in the Investigations Subcommittee H.R. 1393, to amend the Lower Rio State of California, S. 2762, to des- To resume hearings to examine Wall Grande Valley Water Resources Con- ignate certain lands in San Miguel, Street and the financial crisis, focusing servation and Improvement Act of 2000 Ouray, and San Juan Counties, Colo- on the role of investment banks. to authorize additional projects and ac- rado, as wilderness, S. 3075, to with- SD–106 tivities under that Act, and H.R. 2522, draw certain Federal land and interests 2 p.m. to raise the ceiling on the Federal in that land from location, entry, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions share of the cost of the Calleguas Mu- patent under the mining laws and dis- To hold hearings to examine putting nicipal Water District Recycling position under the mineral and geo- safety first, focusing on strengthening Project. thermal leasing laws, S. 3185, to require enforcement and creating a culture of SD–366 the Secretary of the Interior to convey

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M21AP8.000 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E615 certain Federal land to Elko County, Homeland Security and Governmental Af- 2:30 p.m. Nevada, and to take land into trust for fairs Energy and Natural Resources the Te-moak Tribe of Western Sho- Oversight of Government Management, the National Parks Subcommittee shone Indians of Nevada, and H.R. 86, Federal Workforce, and the District of To hold hearings to examine the Na- to eliminate an unused lighthouse res- Columbia Subcommittee tional Park Service’s implementations ervation, provide management consist- To hold hearings to examine developing of the American Recovery and Rein- ency by incorporating the rocks and Federal employees and supervisors, fo- vestment Act. small islands along the coast of Orange cusing on mentoring, internships, and SD–366 County, California, into the California training in the Federal government. Coastal National Monument managed MAY 6 by the Bureau of Land Management, SD–342 and meet the original Congressional in- Intelligence 2:30 p.m. tent of preserving Orange County’s To hold closed hearings to consider cer- Armed Services rocks and small islands. tain intelligence matters. SeaPower Subcommittee SD–366 SH–219 To hold hearings to examine Navy ship- building programs in review of the De- APRIL 29 MAY 5 fense Authorization request for fiscal 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. year 2011 and the Future Years Defense Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Veterans’ Affairs Program. To resume hearings to examine Elemen- To hold an oversight hearing to examine SR–222 tary and Secondary Education Act traumatic brain injury (TBI), focusing (ESEA) reauthorization, focusing on on progress in treating the signature MAY 19 meeting the needs of special popu- wound of the current conflicts. 9:30 a.m. lations. SR–418 Veterans’ Affairs SD–430 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings to examine pending leg- United States Senate Caucus on Inter- Appropriations islation. national Narcotics Control Legislative Branch Subcommittee SR–418 To hold hearings to examine proposed To hold hearings to examine violence in budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for Mexico and Ciudad Juarez and its im- the Library of Congress and the Open plications for the United States. World Leadership Center. SD–124 SD–138

VerDate Nov 24 2008 05:25 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M21AP8.000 E21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with REMARKS Wednesday, April 21, 2010 Daily Digest Senate Session, which replication was received by the Sec- Chamber Action retary of the Senate on April 21, 2010. Routine Proceedings, pages S2483–S2533 Pages S2529–30 Measures Introduced: Eight bills and one resolu- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- tion were introduced, as follows: S. 3236–3243, and lowing nominations: S. Con. Res. 59. Page S2518 By 72 yeas 24 nays (Vote No. EX. 121), Chris- Measures Passed: topher H. Schroeder, of North Carolina, to be an As- sistant Attorney General. Pages S2491–98, S2533 Recognizing the Leadership and Historical Con- By 77 yeas 20 nays (Vote No. EX. 122), Thomas tributions of Dr. Hector Garcia: Committee on the I. Vanaskie, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Judiciary was discharged from further consideration Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit. of H. Con. Res. 222, recognizing the leadership and Pages S2498–S2510, S2533 historical contributions of Dr. Hector Garcia to the Hispanic community and his remarkable efforts to Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the lowing nominations: United States of America, and the resolution was Jill Long Thompson, of Indiana, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm then agreed to. Page S2529 Credit Administration (Recess Appointment). Congratulating the Republic of Serbia’s Appli- Francisco J. Sanchez, of Florida, to be Under Sec- cation for European Union Membership: Com- retary of Commerce for International Trade (Recess mittee on Foreign Relations was discharged from Appointment). further consideration of S. Res. 483, congratulating Eric L. Hirschhorn, of Maryland, to be Under Sec- the Republic of Serbia’s application for European retary of Commerce for Export Administration (Re- Union membership and recognizing Serbia’s active cess Appointment). efforts to integrate into Europe and the global com- Michael W. Punke, of Montana, to be a Deputy munity, and the resolution was then agreed to. United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Page S2529 Ambassador (Recess Appointment). Appointments: Michael F. Mundaca, of New York, to be an As- American Folklife Center of the Library of Con- sistant Secretary of the Treasury (Recess Appoint- gress: The Chair, on behalf of the President pro tem- ment). pore, pursuant to Public Law 94–201, as amended Islam A. Siddiqui, of Virginia, to be Chief Agri- by Public Law 105–275, appointed the following in- cultural Negotiator, Office of the United States dividuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador (Recess Appointment). American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress: Patricia Atkinson of Nevada vice Dennis Holub of Jeffrey Alan Goldstein, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury (Recess Appoint- South Dakota and Joanna Hess of New Mexico vice ment). Mickey Hart of California. Page S2529 Chai Rachel Feldblum, of Maryland, to be a Impeachment of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr.: Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity The Chair submitted to the Senate for printing in Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2013 (Re- the Senate Journal and in the Congressional Record cess Appointment). the replication-errata of the House of Representatives Jacqueline A. Berrien, of New York, to be a to the Answer of Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr., to Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity the articles of impeachment against Judge Porteous, Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2014 (Re- pursuant to S. Res. 457, 111th Congress, Second cess Appointment). D412

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:02 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D21AP0.REC D21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with DIGEST April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D413 Craig Becker, of Illinois, to be a Member of the remarks of the Acting Majority Leader in today’s National Labor Relations Board for the term of five Record on page S2530.) years expiring December 16, 2014 (Recess Appoint- ment). Victoria A. Lipnic, of Virginia, to be a Member Committee Meetings of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the remainder of the term expiring July 1, 2010 (Committees not listed did not meet) (Recess Appointment). P. David Lopez, of Arizona, to be General Counsel BUSINESS MEETING of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Com- for a term of four years (Recess Appointment). mittee ordered favorably reported an original bill en- Mark Gaston Pearce, of New York, to be a Mem- titled, ‘‘The Wall Street Transparency and Account- ber of the National Labor Relations Board for the ability Act of 2010’’. term of five years expiring August 27, 2013 (Recess Appointment). APPROPRIATIONS: MISSILE DEFENSE Alan D. Bersin, of California, to be Commissioner of Customs, Department of Homeland Security (Re- AGENCY cess Appointment). Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense Rafael Borras, of Maryland, to be Under Secretary concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget es- for Management, Department of Homeland Security timates for fiscal year 2011 for Missile Defense (Recess Appointment). Agency programs, after receiving testimony from James Kelleher Bredar, of Maryland, to be United Lieutenant General Patrick J. O’Reilly, Director, States District Judge for the District of Maryland. Missile Defense Agency, Department of Defense. Edmond E-Min Chang, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Il- NONPROLIFERATION PROGRAMS linois. Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Emerg- Ellen Lipton Hollander, of Maryland, to be ing Threats and Capabilities concluded a hearing to United States District Judge for the District of examine nonproliferation programs at the Depart- Maryland. ments of Defense and Energy in review of the De- Leslie E. Kobayashi, of Hawaii, to be United fense Authorization request for fiscal year 2011 and States District Judge for the District of Hawaii. the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving Susan Richard Nelson, of Minnesota, to be United testimony from Michael Nacht, Assistant Secretary of States District Judge for the District of Minnesota. Defense for Global Strategic Affairs; and Kenneth E. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Baker, Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator, 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. 1 Navy nomination in the rank of admiral. Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, National Routine lists in the Air Force and Army. Nuclear Security Administration, Department of En- ergy. Pages S2530–33 Messages from the House: Page S2515 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Executive Communications: Pages S2515–17 FUNDING Petitions and Memorials: Page S2517 Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Stra- Additional Cosponsors: Page S2518 tegic Forces concluded a hearing to examine environmental management funding in review of the De- Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: fense Authorization request for fiscal year 2011 and Pages S2519–28 funding under the American Recovery and Reinvest- Additional Statements: Page S2515 ment Act, after receiving testimony from Ines R. Authorities for Committees to Meet: Triay, Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environ- Pages S2528–29 mental Management. Privileges of the Floor: Page S2529 BUSINESS MEETING Record Votes: Two record votes were taken today. Committee on the Budget: Committee began consider- (Total—122) Pages S2497–98, S2510 ation of the concurrent resolution on the budget for Adjournment: Senate convened at 9:30 a.m. and fiscal year 2011, but did not complete action there- adjourned at 6:40 p.m., until 9:30 a.m. on Thurs- on, and recessed subject to the call and will meet day, April 22, 2010. (For Senate’s program, see the again on Thursday, April 22, 2010.

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SECURING THE NATION’S RAIL AND S. 2724, to provide for environmental restoration OTHER SURFACE TRANSPORTATION activities and forest management activities in the NETWORKS Lake Tahoe Basin, with an amendment in the nature Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: of a substitute; Committee concluded a hearing to examine securing H.R. 1700 and S. 2129, bills to authorize the Ad- the nation’s rail and other surface transportation net- ministrator of General Services to convey a parcel of works, focusing on the actions the Transportation Se- real property in the District of Columbia to provide curity Administration (TSA) has taken to manage for the establishment of a National Women’s His- risk, improve coordination, and measure perform- tory Museum, with amendments; ance, and any additional actions needed to enhance A proposed resolution relating to the Army Corps efforts, after receiving testimony from David Study; and Heyman, Assistant Secretary for Policy, and Carlton A proposed resolution relating to the General I. Mann, Assistant Inspector General, both of the Services Administration. Department of Homeland Security; Stephen M. Lord, Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, CHRISTMAS DAY ATTACK Government Accountability Office; John O’Connor, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Amtrak, Washington, DC.; Joseph Kelly, NJ fairs: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the TRANSIT, Newark, New Jersey; and Howard R. El- lessons and implications of the Christmas Day at- liott, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), Jacksonville, tack, focusing on securing the visa process, after re- Florida, on behalf of the Association of American ceiving testimony from Janice L. Jacobs, Assistant Railroads (AAR). Secretary of State for Consular Affairs; and David LANDS BILLS Heyman, Assistant Secretary for Policy, and John Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Sub- Morton, Assistant Secretary for U.S. Immigration committee on Public Lands and Forests concluded a and Customs Enforcement, both of the Department hearing to examine S. 1546, to provide for the con- of Homeland Security. veyance of certain parcels of land to the town of Mantua, Utah, S. 2798, to reduce the risk of cata- SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION strophic wildfire through the facilitation of insect BUDGET and disease infestation treatment of National Forest Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Com- System and adjacent land, S. 2830, to amend the mittee concluded a hearing to examine the Presi- Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of dent’s proposed budget request for fiscal year 2011 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian for the Small Business Administration, after receiv- tribes have the authority to use certain payments for ing testimony from Karen G. Mills, Administrator, certain noncoal reclamation projects, and S. 2963, to Small Business Administration. designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, to provide for the exchange of certain Fed- G.I. BILL eral land and non-Federal land, after receiving testimony from Harris Sherman, Under Secretary of Ag- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Committee concluded riculture for Natural Resources and Environment; an oversight hearing to examine implementation of Glenda H. Owens, Deputy Director, Office of Sur- the new post-9/11 Government Issue (GI) Bill, after face Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Depart- receiving testimony from Keith M. Wilson, Director, ment of the Interior; Colorado State Senator Dan Education Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Gibbs, Breckenridge; Forrest Reinhardt, Venture Be- Stephen Warren, Principal Deputy Assistant Sec- yond, Coto de Caza, California; Gregory E. Conrad, retary for Information and Technology, and Dan Interstate Mining Compact Commission, Herndon, Osendorf, Director, Debt Management Center, all of Virginia; and Dominik Kulakowski, Clark Univer- the Department of Veterans Affairs; Robert E. Clark, sity, Worcester, Massachusetts. Assistant Director for Accession Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readi- BUSINESS MEETING ness; Faith DesLauriers, National Association of Vet- Committee on Environment and Public Works: Com- erans’ Program Administrators, Daytona Beach, Flor- mittee ordered favorably reported the following busi- ida; William D. Stephens, National Association of ness items: State Approving Agencies, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; H.R. 2062, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Robert Madden, American Legion, Washington, Act to provide for penalties and enforcement for in- DC.; Marco Reininger, Iraq and Afghanistan Vet- tentionally taking protected avian species; erans of America, New York, New York.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:02 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D21AP0.REC D21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with DIGEST April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D415 House of Representatives Expressing support for designation of May 1 as Chamber Action ‘‘Silver Star Service Banner Day’’: H. Res. 855, to Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 19 pub- express support for designation of May 1 as ‘‘Silver lic bills, H.R. 5088–5106; and 10 resolutions, H. Star Service Banner Day’’; Pages H2752–53 Con. Res. 263–266; and H. Res. 1281–1286, were Expressing condolences to the families, friends, introduced. Pages H2798–99 and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Additional Cosponsors: Pages H2799–H2801 Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington: H. Res. Report Filed: A report was filed today as follows: 1262, to express condolences to the families, friends, In the Matter of Randy Vogel (H. Rept. and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington; 111–464). Page H2798 Pages H2753–55 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein she Congratulating Radford University on the 100th appointed Representative Pastor to act as Speaker anniversary of the university: H. Res. 1182, to pro tempore for today. Page H2699 congratulate Radford University on the 100th anni- Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the Guest versary of the university; Pages H2755–56 Chaplain, Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Armenian Commending the University of Connecticut Apostolic Church of America. Page H2699 Huskies for their historic win: H. Res. 1239, Suspensions: The House agreed to suspend the rules amended, to commend the University of Connecticut and pass the following measures: Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Serv- Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament; ices Act: S. 1963, amended, to amend title 38, Pages H2756–58 United States Code, to provide assistance to care- Fitness Integrated with Teaching Kids Act: givers of veterans and to improve the provision of H.R. 1585, amended, to amend the Elementary and health care to veterans, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve stand- 419 yeas with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 214; ards for physical education; and Pages H2758–62 Pages H2703–33, H2765 Agreed to amend the title so as to read: ‘‘To in- Congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin crease awareness of physical activity opportunities at on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the school, and for other purposes.’’. Page H2762 House of Representatives: H. Res. 1216, to con- Recognizing the continued importance of vol- gratulate Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth unteerism and national service: H. Res. 1276, to year of service as Chaplain of the House of Rep- recognize the continued importance of volunteerism resentatives, by a 2⁄3 yea-and-nay vote of 412 yeas and national service and the anniversary of the sign- with none voting ‘‘nay’’, Roll No. 216; ing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward Pages H2733–37, H2766–67 M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Pages H2763–65 Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Scle- Suspension—Proceedings Postponed: The House rosis Awareness Week: H. Res. 1116, to support the debated the following measure under suspension of goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness the rules. Further proceedings were postponed: Week; Pages H2737–40 Expressing support for Mathematics Awareness Celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Month: H. Res. 1270, to express support for Mathe- Dorothy Irene Height: H. Res. 1281, to celebrate matics Awareness Month. Pages H2762–63 the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Suspension—Proceedings Resumed: The House Height and to recognize her life-long dedication and agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the fol- leadership in the struggle for human rights and lowing measure which was debated on Tuesday, equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20th: April 20, 2010; Pages H2740–49 Supporting the mission and goals of 2010 Na- Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Earth tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week: H. Res. 1104, Day: H. Con. Res. 255, amended, to commemorate to support the mission and goals of 2010 National the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and to honor the Crime Victims’ Rights Week to increase public founder of Earth Day, the late Senator Gaylord Nel- awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of vic- son of Wisconsin; Pages H2749–52 tims and survivors of crime in the United States, no

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VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:02 Apr 22, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D21AP0.REC D21APPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with DIGEST April 21, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D417 Deputy Assistant Secretary, Cyber and Space Policy; D. Jenkins, Coordinator, Threat Reduction Pro- Office of the Secretary; Betty Sapp, Principal Deputy grams; and public witnesses. Director, National Reconnaissance Office; and Gary E. Payton, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, U.S. ENGAGEMENT WITH SYRIA Space Programs, U.S. Air Force. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Mid- dle East and South Asia held a hearing on Neither JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORM Appeasement nor Improvement? Prospects for U.S. Committee on Education and Labor: Held a hearing on Engagement with Syria. Testimony was heard from Reforming the Juvenile Justice System to Improve Jeffrey D. Feltman, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Children’s Lives and Public Safety. Testimony was Near Eastern Affairs, Department of State, and heard from A. Hasan Davis, Deputy Commissioner, former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon. Operations, Department of Juvenile Justice, State of HOMELAND SECURITY AND WEAPONS OF Kentucky; and public witnesses. MASS DESTRUCTION NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN Committee on Homeland Security: Held a hearing enti- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Subcommittee on tled ‘‘Viewpoints on Homeland Security: A Discus- Communications, Technology and the Internet held sion with the WMD Commissioners.’’ Testimony a hearing entitled ‘‘The National Broadband Plan: was heard from the following former members of the Deploying Quality Broadband Services to the Last Commission for the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Mile.’’ Testimony was heard from Sharon Gillett, Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism: former Sen- Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, FCC; David ator Bob Graham of Florida, Chairman, and former Villano, Assistant Administrator, Telecommuni- Senator Jim Talent of Missouri, Vice-Chairman. cations Program, Rural Development, USDA; and INDIAN LAND TRANSFER MEASURES public witnesses. Committee on Natural Resources: Held a hearing on the CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND following bills: H.R. 4445, Indian Pueblo Cultural SHAREHOLDER EMPOWERMENT Center Clarification Act; H.R. 1554, Fountainhead Committee on Financial Services: Property Land Transfer Act; and H.R. 2340, Salmon Subcommittee on Cap- Lake Selection Resolution Act. Testimony was heard ital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored from George T. Skibine, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Enterprises held a hearing entitled ‘‘Corporate Gov- Policy and Economic Development for Indian Af- ernance and Shareholder Empowerment.’’ Testimony fairs, Department of the Interior; Alvin H. Warren, was heard from Steven D. Irwin, Commissioner, Se- Cabinet Secretary, Department of Indian Affairs, curities Commission, State of Pennsylvania; and pub- State of New Mexico; and public witnesses. lic witnesses. D.C. METRO OVERSIGHT NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM REFORM Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Held a hearing entitled ‘‘The Washington Metro System: Committee on Financial Services: Subcommittee on Safety, Service and Stability.’’ Testimony was heard Housing and Community Opportunity held a hear- from Peter Rogoff, Administrator, Federal Transit ing entitled ‘‘Legislative Proposals to Reform the Administration, Department of Transportation; the National Flood Insurance Program.’’ Testimony was following officials of the Washington Metropolitan heard from Representatives Costello, Matsui, Scalise Area Transit Authority (WMATA): Richard Sarles, and Taylor; W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, FEMA, Interim General Manager; and Peter Benjamin, Department of Homeland Security; Orice Williams Chairman, Board of Directors; and public witnesses. Brown, Director, Financial Markets and Community Investment, GAO; and public witnesses. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS COUNTERING NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION/ Committee on Science and Technology: Subcommittee on TERRORISM Technology and Innovation approved for full Com- Committee on Foreign Affairs: Held a hearing on Stop- mittee action, as amended, a Committee Print—Na- ping the Spread of Nuclear Weapons, Countering tional Institute of Standards and Technology Author- Nuclear Terrorism: The NPT Review Conference ization Act of 2010. and the Nuclear Security Summit. Testimony was heard from the following officials of the Department SBA PROGRAMS OVERSIGHT of State: Susan F. Burk, Special Representative of the Committee on Small Business: Held an oversight hear- President for Nuclear Nonproliferation; and Bonnie ing on the Small Business Administration and its

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Testimony was heard from the following officials of Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions: to the Department of Transportation: Karlin Toner, Di- resume hearings to examine Elementary and Secondary rector, Joint Planning and Development Office, Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization, focusing on meet- FAA, and Senior Staff Advisor to the Secretary, on ing the needs of the whole student, 10 a.m., SD–106. NextGen; and Calvin L. Scovel III, Inspector Gen- Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: eral; Gerald Dillingham, Director, Physical Infra- Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, structure Issues, GAO; Jaiwon Shin, Associate Ad- the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia, to ministrator, Aeronautics Research Mission Direc- hold hearings to examine challenges and lessons learned torate, NASA; Steven Pennington, Headquarters Air in transitioning the Federal government, 10 a.m., SD–342. Force, Director, Bases, Ranges and Airspace and Ex- Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Gov- ecutive Director, Policy Board on Federal Aviation, ernment Information, Federal Services, and International Department of Defense; and a public witness. Security, to hold hearings to examine the future of the United States Postal Service, 3:30 p.m., SD–342. YEMEN BRIEFING Committee on Indian Affairs: to hold hearings to examine Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Met in execu- the discussion draft of the ‘‘Indian Energy Promotion and tive session to receive a briefing on Yemen. The Parity Act of 2010’’, 2:15 p.m., SD–628. Committee was briefed by departmental witnesses. Committee on the Judiciary: business meeting to consider S. 1346, to penalize crimes against humanity and for other purposes, S. 657, to provide for media coverage of Joint Meetings Federal court proceedings, S. 446, to permit the tele- No joint committee meetings were held. vising of Supreme Court proceedings, S. Res. 339, to express the sense of the Senate in support of permitting the f televising of Supreme Court proceedings, S. 1684, to es- COMMITTEE MEETINGS FOR THURSDAY, tablish guidelines and incentives for States to establish APRIL 22, 2010 criminal arsonist and criminal bomber registries and to require the Attorney General to establish a national (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) criminal arsonist and criminal bomber registry program, and the nominations of Kerry B. Harvey, to be United Senate States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Com- David J. Hale, to be United States Attorney for the merce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, to hold Western District of Kentucky, Kenneth J. Gonzales, to hearings to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal be United States Attorney for the District of New Mex- year 2011 for the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- ico, and Alicia Anne Garrido Limtiaco, to be United ministration, 10 a.m., SD–192. States Attorney for the District of Guam and concurrently Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans’ United States Attorney for the District of the Northern Affairs, and Related Agencies, to hold hearings to exam- Mariana Islands, all of the Department of Justice, 10 ine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2011 for the a.m., SD–226. Department of Army and the Department of Air Force, Full Committee, to hold hearings to examine the 10 a.m., SD–124. nominations of Raymond Joseph Lohier, Jr., of New Committee on Armed Services: to hold hearings to examine York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second the Nuclear Posture Review, 9:30 a.m., SD–G50. Circuit, and Leonard Philip Stark, to be United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Sub- District Judge for the District of Delaware, 3 p.m., committee on Economic Policy, to hold hearings to ex- SD–226. amine China’s exchange rate policy and trade imbalances, Committee on Rules and Administration: to hold hearings 10 a.m., SD–538. to examine the filibuster, focusing on the history of the Committee on the Budget: business meeting to continue filibuster 1789–2008, 10 a.m., SR–301. consideration of the concurrent resolution on the budget Select Committee on Intelligence: to hold closed hearings to for fiscal year 2011, 10 a.m., SD–608. consider certain intelligence matters, 2:30 p.m., SH–219. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Sub- Special Committee on Aging: to hold hearings to examine committee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast the National Broadband Plan and health care technology, Guard, to hold hearings to examine the environmental 2 p.m., SD–562.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 22 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Thursday: After the transaction of any Program for Thursday: Motion to go to conference on morning business (not to extend beyond one hour), Senate H.R. 2194—Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Account- will resume consideration of the nomination of Denny ability, and Divestment Act. Chin, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, and after a period of debate, vote on confirmation of the nomination.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Johnson, Henry C. ‘‘Hank’’, Jr., Ga., E606 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E611 Kanjorski, Paul E., Pa., E601, E607 Reichert, David G., Wash., E600, E612 Alexander, Rodney, La., E599 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E611, E612 Rush, Bobby L., Ill., E599 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E612 Larson, John B., Conn., E603 Schiff, Adam B., Calif., E608 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E605 McCarthy, Carolyn, N.Y., E605 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E600, E601, E602 Capito, Shelley Moore, W.Va., E599 McClintock, Tom, Calif., E599 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E609, E612 McDermott, Jim, Wash., E613 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E603 Connolly, Gerald E., Va., E609, E610, E611 Markey, Edward J., Mass., E610 Smith, Adam, Wash., E611 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E601 Nunes, Devin, Calif., E613 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E602 Davis, Susan A., Calif., E612 Oberstar, James L., Minn., E608 Wasserman Schultz, Debbie, Fla., E610 Dingell, John D., Mich., E604 Pallone, Frank, Jr., N.J., E600, E607 Watson, Diane E., Calif., E604 Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E600, E606 Perlmutter, Ed, Colo., E602, E603, E604, E605, E606, Woolsey, Lynn C., Calif., E604 Graves, Sam, Mo., E599, E600 E606, E607, E607, E608, E609 Young, Don, Alaska, E604 Holt, Rush D., N.J., E613 Radanovich, George, Calif., E601, E602, E605, E608

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