13350 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 SENATE—Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was OBSERVING THE TWELFTH ANNI- We turned on the TV, and it looked called to order by the Honorable ED- VERSARY OF THE ATTACKS ON as though something happened in New WARD J. MARKEY, a Senator from the SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 York. We just thought an airplane had Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- malfunctioned or something had gone pore. Under the previous order, there wrong to cause the plane to hit that PRAYER will now be a moment of silence to pay tower. So the meeting started and the TVs The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- tribute to the Americans whose lives were off. We were doing our business of fered the following prayer: were taken on September 11, 2001. the day when suddenly a group of po- Let us pray. (Moment of Silence.) lice officers came in and grabbed Sen- Eternal God, You are our rock, our f fortress, and our deliverer, for we find ator Daschle and took him outside. He refuge in Your sovereign leading. On RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY came back very quickly and said: this 12th anniversary of the September LEADER There is an airplane headed for the 11 attacks, we thank You for the wis- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Capitol. We have to get out of here. There was a lot of confusion, to say dom You provide us in our trying pore. The majority leader is recog- the least, as staff and Senators were times. Through the terrorist attacks, nized. ordered out of the buildings—plural. As You helped us to become more aware of f we left S–219, we looked out the win- our vulnerability as a Nation, to better ORDER FOR MORNING BUSINESS dow toward the Pentagon, and smoke appreciate the heroes and heroines who was billowing out of it. We could see it emerge during seasons of crisis, and to Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- so very plainly. At that time we didn’t discover how the worst of times can imous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business until 2:30 know what was happening; we just bring out the best in us. knew we had been ordered to get out of p.m. this afternoon for debate only, As our Nation again confronts pre- the building. with all other aspects of the previous carious challenges, use our lawmakers Of course, we all have memories of as instruments of Your peace, bringing order being in effect. what took place that day. I was the as- hope where there is despair and order The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- sistant leader, as was Senator Nickles where there is chaos. pore. Is there objection? Without objec- from Oklahoma. Senator Lott was the We pray in Your great Name. Amen. tion, it is so ordered. Republican leader, and Senator Mr. REID. Mr. President, the Repub- f Daschle was the Democratic leader. We lican leader and I have spoken, and we were taken in helicopters from the are working on a way forward based on PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE west front of the Capitol to a secure lo- the President’s speech and what has cation. When I was taken to the west The Presiding Officer led the Pledge happened over the last few days. He front of the Capitol, the scene was of Allegiance, as follows: and I will confer shortly again, but eerie to say the least. There were lots I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the right now we will be in a period of of people in black uniforms trying to United States of America, and to the Repub- morning business. Senators may talk create order out of confusion. Without lic for which it stands, one nation under God, about whatever they want. It is my un- going into a lot of detail, we went to a indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. derstanding that the time is equally di- location, and the Vice President was vided between the two sides; is that f there. He met with us and kept us in- right? formed as to what was going on with APPOINTMENT OF ACTING The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- the President. We spent the day there PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE pore. The Senator is correct. and then came back to the west front The PRESIDING OFFICER. The f of the Capitol, where all Members of clerk will please read a communication SCHEDULE Congress gathered. BARBARA MIKULSKI, to the Senate from the President pro for lack of anyone having a better sug- Mr. REID. Following leader remarks, gestion, said: We should sing ‘‘God tempore (Mr. LEAHY). the time until 2:30 p.m. will be divided Bless America.’’ She got the song The legislative clerk read the fol- and controlled between the two leaders started, and that was extremely memo- lowing letter: or their designees, with Senators per- rable. U.S. SENATE, mitted to speak for 10 minutes each. We are going to have a ceremony in PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, There will be a remembrance ceremony a few minutes out front, and I will talk Washington, DC, September 11, 2013. on the east side of the Capitol. Mem- a little bit there. The four leaders have To the Senate: bers will gather in the rotunda at 10:45 Under the provisions of rule I, paragraph 3, been asked to talk out there. of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby a.m. We did have a moment of silence re- appoint the Honorable EDWARD J. MARKEY, a f garding the more than 3,000 people who were killed in New York, Pennsylvania, Senator from the Commonwealth of Massa- REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 chusetts, to perform the duties of the Chair. and the Pentagon. In addition to those PATRICK J. LEAHY, Mr. REID. Mr. President, I can re- 3,000 people who were taken from us President pro tempore. member events 12 years ago so clearly. permanently, thousands of other people Mr. MARKEY thereupon assumed the I was not far from here at the time. I were injured, some of them perma- chair as Acting President pro tempore. was in S–219, which is a meeting room. nently injured. Some of them have That is where Leader Daschle held his missing legs, some are blind, and some f leadership meetings every Tuesday suffer from paralysis. So we raise our morning at 9 a.m. I was the first one in voices today in celebration of Amer- RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME the room. Senator John Breaux from ica’s spirit and perseverance. May we The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- Louisiana came in and said: Flip on the never forget 9/11. pore. Under the previous order, the TV. There is something going on in It is also worth mentioning that on leadership time is reserved. New York. this day we also honor what took place

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Then tions aren’t perfect with Russia, they is what the debate of Syria is all are we going to have a marketplace for are OK—so much better than they have about—terrorism. purchasing chemical weapons? The use been prior to the breakup of that mas- Before I began the caucus yesterday, of chemical weapons by anyone, any sive country, the Soviet Union. when the President came, my introduc- time, anywhere, including the battle- We hope Russia is a productive part- tion to the President was a film that field, should not be tolerated. ner in these negotiations. Any agree- was created by Senator FEINSTEIN and Preventing these weapons from being ment must also assure it is possible to others. It is about 12 or 13 minutes used is not only in our own national in- secure these chemical weapons in spite long, and it shows what went on in terests, but it is in the interests of the of the ongoing civil war, to keep those graphic detail with the brutal chemical world. Diplomacy should always be the stockpiles out of the hands of terror- weapons attack in Syria where these first choice. That is who we are as a ists. children were left to die. Remember, country. So we have been asked to In short, I am happy we have some these poisons get the little kids first. temporarily suspend consideration of conversations going to see if this can Senator DURBIN has a Palestinian on the Syria resolution to allow for these be resolved diplomatically. I certainly his staff. We all know Reema. She does conversations to take place around the hope so. the whip count for Senator DURBIN and world. I apologize to my counterpart, the for me. I had her listen to the film. I Tomorrow our Secretary of State is Republican leader, for taking so much watched it and she listened so she meeting with the Russian Secretary of time. could give me some idea of what people State, Mr. Lavrov, to explore in fact if I yield the floor. were saying there. They were yelling. this is a legitimate proposal. Talking f It was so sad. Mostly they were pray- and action are two separate things. So ing. It was very, very sad to see people what the Republican leader and I have RECOGNITION OF THE MINORITY holding little babies and saying: spoken about—and we will talk more LEADER Breathe, breathe. They couldn’t about it today—is to see what we can The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- breathe. We could see the perspiration do to give the President the time and pore. The Republican leader is recog- on some of them. They dumped water space our country needs to pursue nized. on them—anything to give them some these international negotiations. We f relief. The video showed rows of dead will report back at a later time. Amer- REMEMBERING 9/11 people. Hundreds of them were little ica must remain vigilant and ready to children. Some of them were dressed in use force if necessary, and Congress Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, 12 their play clothes, little fancy, colorful should not take the threat of military years ago more than 100 Members of T-shirts. action off the table. Congress from both parties stood to- Even as we pay tribute to America’s I want to spend a little time talking gether on the Capitol steps to show our tradition of freedom for every citizen to Senator MENENDEZ, the chair of the sympathy, solidarity, and resolve. across the globe, an evil dictator denies committee. I want to talk to other Those of us who were there will never its citizens not only their right to lib- Senators who are trying to work some- forget it. Later this morning Members erty but also their right to live. The thing out on their own, and I will do will gather on the same steps to re- Asad family is pretty good at killing that. member once again those who died and people. The New York Times had an ar- Leaders in Damascus and Moscow to recommit ourselves to our national ticle over the last 24 hours about his should understand that Congress will ideals—together. Our Nation always dad, because of the failed assassination be watching these negotiations very pulls together in difficult moments; attempt, killing 30,000 people he closely. If there is any indication this 9/11 showed us that. It is important we thought needed to be killed—30,000. is not serious—that it is a ploy to remember it. That country, Syria, denies its citizens delay, to obstruct, to divert—then I I look forward to joining congres- the right to liberty, but even more sig- think we have to again give the Presi- sional leaders and others out on the nificant the right to live. dent the authority to hold the Asad re- same steps shortly, on this day that Yesterday I showed the video at the gime accountable. So it is our deter- has rightly become a very solemn one caucus. No one wanted to see it. I mination not to let Asad’s atrocities go throughout our country. didn’t want to see it again. It was all I unanswered. How we answer is a ques- We remember today all those who could do to glance up. I had already tion we will continue to pursue. But it were killed as well as the families they seen it. Those visions will always be in is very clear that we wouldn’t be where left behind. We remember them with my mind. I showed my Senators a we are today—even my friend, the jun- renewed sorrow. We remember all who video of this: little boys and girls and ior Senator from Kentucky, today said lost their lives or who have been in- grown men with their eyes crusted, the reason we are having the possi- jured in the line of duty defending our frothing from the mouth. It was such bility of a deal is because of the Presi- freedoms since 9/11. unspeakable scenery. They were con- dent threatening force. Today, we remember the resolve we vulsing, writhing, spasms from the poi- It is interesting. Asad has even de- shared on a clear September morning son gas he used to murder his victims. nied, until just recent hours, ever even 12 years ago. It was hard to watch, but it confirmed having had chemical weapons. So it is In the days and months that followed all of our conviction that the United in Syria’s power to avoid these strikes, the attacks of 9/11, we did not cower. States must not let the Syrian regime but that will require swift and decisive We took the fight to the terrorists, go unpunished for using something action on the part of the Asad regime while here at home we opened our that is outlawed. Those weapons are to relinquish these weapons. We need a doors, our wallets, and our hearts to not to be used in a war, let alone used diplomatic solution to succeed, but those around us. We persevered. We on a bunch of innocent people. saying we want one doesn’t mean it maintained what was and is best about Yesterday the President spoke to two will happen. So he must quickly prove our country. And, together, we will caucuses. He spoke last night and made the offer to turn over Syria’s chemical continue to do so as long as this strug- a compelling case for military action weapons is real and not an attempt to gle continues. against the Asad regime. As the Presi- delay. Mr. President, I yield the floor.

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I I yield the floor. believe that, because I know the man. their designees, with Senators per- The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I have known him for many years and mitted to speak therein for up to 10 pore. The Senator from Georgia. I know what is in his heart. f minutes each. However, we have to acknowledge the The assistant majority leader is rec- obvious. Had the President not raised REMEMBERING 9/11 ognized. the prospect of military force, this con- Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. President, I rise f versation on an international level to speak in morning business to re- REMEMBERING 9/11 would never have occurred. It was the member 9/11, 2001, a day every Amer- President’s leadership, even without ican citizen and every citizen in the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, in a few majority support among the American world remembers. They remember moments we will recess to gather on people, that precipitated this action by where they were. They remember what the steps of the Capitol. It is an annual President Putin, and I hope it will lead they thought. And they remember the event that commemorates 9/11. The to a diplomatic solution. It is where it tragedy we all watched on television leaders have spoken to their memories should be—in the United Nations. It that day. of that day, and I associate myself with was only the threat of veto by Russia It is appropriate that on every 9/11 of their remarks and the sadness we all and China and the Security Council every year we pause for a moment and feel as we reflect on the lives lost, which kept President Obama from pray for the victims of that tragedy some 3,000 Americans—to this blatant turning to the United Nations first. and their families, that we remember act of terrorism. But we have a chance, and I pray it is what happened on that day, and that We can all recall that moment. I can successful. we commit ourselves to see to it that it recall looking down the Mall toward We will now move forward with other never happens again. the Washington Monument and watch- items on the Senate agenda very quick- It is important that it not just be a ing the black smoke billowing across ly, as we should, and still the possi- memory. It needs to be a seminal mo- the Mall from the Pentagon because of bility that if this diplomatic effort ment in our lives that allows us to the deadly crash there that took the fails, we will have to return to this never forget the tragedy of what I be- lives of passengers on that plane and critically important debate about the lieve is the first battle in the greatest innocent people working in defense of future of Syria. war between good and evil. Terrorism America. That was a moment that will It is important to recall, though, is the ultimate enemy of freedom, lib- never be forgotten. even after the chemical weapons are erty, and democracy, and it is some- Over the weekend there was an indi- gone—and I pray that happens with thing we must stand up to and never cation of a new memorial in New York diplomatic efforts soon—there will still cower to. City that will commemorate 9/11 as be a civil war in that country that has Sometimes people ask me: What can well, and soon it will be open as a last- claimed 100,000 lives over the last sev- I do? What can I do on 9/11, 2013, to re- ing tribute to not only those who fell eral years. The sooner that comes to an member those who died, to remember and the families we grieve with, but end, the better. The humanitarian cri- those who saved lives, and to remember sis on the ground in Syria is terrible, also to the paramedics and first re- what happened? I say there are three but the impact on surrounding nations sponders who did such a remarkable important things for us to always do. and courageous job that day. is awful as well. Last year I visited a refugee camp in No. 1 is to give thanks for the EMTs, SYRIA Turkey where Syrians, fearing for their the firemen, the law enforcement offi- It is in keeping with that theme that lives, moved by the thousands into cers who risked their lives and, in we reflect today on what the majority Turkey. I reflected on the generosity many cases, died to save people who leader told us. We had a visit yesterday and compassion of the people of Tur- were victims of the Twin Towers trag- from the President of the United key, accepting 10,000 people in one of edy. That is No. 1. States who spoke directly to the Sen- these refugee camps, providing for No. 2 is to remember we are a soldier ate Democratic caucus and Republican them shelter and food and medical care in the army to fight terrorism. Every caucus luncheons answering questions and education for their children. It was American should remember to be vigi- from Senators. The President came to an amazing humanitarian gesture on lant, to watch where they go. If they speak to us about the situation in their part. see something unusual, if they see Syria, about the use of chemical weap- Then we go to the nation of Jordan. something out of character, report it. ons, the deadly impact it has had on in- Jordan is overrun with refugees from We can be the second security force for nocent people, and the obvious breach the Middle East, and it has created se- our country. of norms of civilized conduct which the rious economic challenges for that Third, and most importantly, pray world has agreed to for almost 100 country and threats to political sta- for our country. Pray that we have the years. bility. The sooner this war ends in strength to continue to confront ter- The President made it clear that we Syria, the sooner normalcy comes to rorism. It is important for us to re- have a chance now, an opportunity for the Middle East, the better for Jordan member that terrorists win when we a diplomatic solution because of the and the better for the entire region. So fear them. When we change what we do suggestion of the Russians that the we pray that occurs soon. in our lives because we fear terrorism, Syrians come forward, surrender their This has been a rough few weeks as they have won that great battle. We chemical weapons, submit to inspec- we have considered chemical weapons must stand up to, be vigilant for those tions, and have real enforcement. Na- in Syria. As Senator REID said yester- signs that indicate a terrorist attack tions around the world are working day, the objects and visions we saw on may happen, and let them know that with the United States to craft a reso- this film and video—the victims of no matter where, no matter when, or lution for the United Nations to con- these chemical weapons—remind us of no matter what, the people of the sider. I am hopeful and I pray they will how horrible this is. When those who United States of America stand ready be successful. If that occurs, the Presi- turn to weapons of mass destruction to confront it and see to it that never dent will have achieved his goal with- are not held accountable, there are does our country cower in fear because out the use of military force, which is more innocent victims. of terrorism. So on this tragic day,

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We must also remem- potentially engage in military action. would need to be a reckoning, a coming ber those three things: Pray for Amer- I cast a vote last week in the Senate back to Congress and seeking approval ica and those who were victims, re- Foreign Relations Committee to au- of Presidential action. member to be vigilant and part of the thorize limited military action, and I In my view, the President, by bring- army that keeps our eyes open and re- have spent the days since that vote ing this matter to Congress, has acted ports things that are seen, and always talking to Virginians and hearing from in accord with law, acted in accord remember that when we cower to ter- them and hearing from some who with the intent of the Framers of the rorism in fear, the terrorists have won. aren’t happy with the vote I cast. Constitution, and actually has done so America must always be what America I spent 1 day talking to ROTC cadets in a way that has cleared up some slop- is: the strongest democracy on the face at Virginia State University, folks who piness about the way this institution of this Earth. are training to be officers who might and the President has actually done May God bless our country and may fight in future conflicts for this coun- this over time. God bless the souls who died on Sep- try. Then I spent Friday in Hampton Only five times in the history of the tember 11, 2001. Roads with veterans and military fami- Nation has Congress declared war. Over I yield the floor and suggest the ab- lies talking about the choices before 120 times Presidents have initiated sence of a quorum. us. military action without congressional The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- I heard a teenager last night say approval—at least prior congressional pore. The clerk will call the roll. something that truly struck me. This approval. Presidents have overreached The legislative clerk proceeded to is a teenager who doesn’t have any di- their power, and Congress has often call the roll. rect connection to the military herself, Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I ask made a decision to avoid being ac- no family members in service. But at unanimous consent that the order for countable for this most grave decision an event I was attending, she stood and the quorum call be rescinded. that we make as a nation. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. said: I don’t know war, but all my gen- I praise the President for bringing it HEITKAMP). Without objection, it is so eration and I know is war. Think about to Congress, the people’s body, because ordered. that: I don’t know war, but all my gen- I think it is in accord with law. But I eration and I know is war. During her praise him for a second reason. It is not f entire life that she has been kind of a just about the constitutional alloca- SYRIA thinking person, aware of the outside tion of responsibility. Responsibilities Mr. KAINE. Madam President, I rise world, we have been at war. That were allocated in the Constitution, in to speak to the grave issue of the Syria makes us tremendously war-weary, and my view, for a very important moral resolution currently pending before the I understand that. So trying to sepa- reason. The moral reason is this: We body. rate out all those feelings and do what cannot ask our men and women in It is September 11. I know many is right is hard. service to put their lives on the line if Members have expressed thoughts, and Similar to many Virginians, I have there is not a consensus of the legisla- we are all thinking about that day and family in the military who are going to tive and executive branches that the what it means to our country. In a few be directly affected by what we do or mission is worthwhile. minutes I will leave and go to the Pen- what we don’t do. I think about those That is why it is important for Con- tagon to be with Pentagon staffers and family members and all Virginians and gress to weigh in on a decision to ini- family members as they commemorate all Americans who have loved ones in tiate military hostility because, absent the anniversary of this horrible trag- service as I contemplate this difficult that, we face the situation that would edy in American life. The shadow of issue. be a very real possibility in this in- that tragedy and its rippling effects I wish to say three things. First, I stance that a President would make a even today, 12 years later, definitely wish to praise the President for bring- decision that an action or a war was are a matter on my mind and heart as ing this matter to Congress, which I worth fighting but a Congress would I think about this issue with respect to believe is courageous and historic. Sec- not support it. That would put the men Syria. ondly, I wish to talk about why I be- and women who have to face the risk Also on my mind and heart as I think lieve authorizing limited military ac- and potentially risk their lives in a about this grave issue is its connection tion makes sense. Third, I wish to talk very difficult situation. If we are going to Virginia. I believe Virginia is the about the need to exhaust all diplo- to ask people to risk their lives in any most militarily connected State in our matic opportunities and openings, in- kind of a military action, we shouldn’t country. Our map is a map of American cluding the ones that were reported be- be asking them to do it if the legisla- military history: the battle at York- ginning Monday of this week by Russia tive and political branches haven’t town, the surrender at Appomattox and Syria. reached some consensus that it should Court House, the attack on the Pen- First, on the President coming to be done. tagon on 9/11. Our map is a map of Congress. This was what was intended That is the first point I wish to American military history. We are by the Framers of the Constitution; make. I wish to thank the President more connected to the military in the that prior to the initiation of signifi- for cleaning up this sloppiness in the sense that one in nine of our citizens is cant military action—and this would historical allocation of responsibilities a veteran. We have Active Duty at the be significant by all accounts—that between a President and Congress, for Pentagon, training to be officers at Congress should have to weigh in. The taking a historic step—as he said he Quantico, the largest concentration of Framers wanted that to be so. They would as a candidate—of bringing a naval power in the world at Hampton had read history. They knew execu- question such as this to Congress. Roads. We have DOD contractors. We tives might be a little too prone to ini- We may be unable to act in certain have DOD civilians such as Army tiating military action, and they want- cases because we are divided. But if we nurses. We have ROTC cadets, Guard ed to make sure the people’s elected act and we act united, we are much and Reserve members, and military representatives had a vote about stronger both militarily and in the families, all of whom care very deeply whether an action should be initiated. moral example that we pose to the about the issue we are grappling with Once initiated, there is only one Com- world. It is the right thing to do for the as a nation. mander in Chief. But at the initiation, troops who bear the burden of battle.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\S11SE3.000 S11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13354 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 Second, I wish to talk about the ac- disabled for life because of chemical for humanity that we reached this ac- tual authorization. We grappled with weapons. cord and we have honored it. this. The news came out about the The number of casualties in World So what happens now if there isn’t a chemical weapons attack on August 21, War I because of chemical weapons was consequence for Bashar al-Assad’s esca- and 18 of us members of the Foreign small as a percentage of the total cas- lating use of chemical weapons, to in- Relations Committee returned last ualties. But it is interesting what hap- clude chemical weapons against civil- week. The Presiding Officer came and pened. After World War I, the nations ians. attended some of our classified meet- of the world that had been at each oth- What happens if we let go of the ings. We grappled with the question er’s throats, that had battled each norm and we say: Look, that may have about whether in this circumstance a other, gathered a few years later. It is been OK for the 20th century, but we limited military authorization was ap- interesting to think what they banned are tougher and more cynical now. propriate, and I voted yes. I voted yes and didn’t ban. They didn’t ban aerial There are not any more limits now, so for a very simple reason. I believe bombardment. They didn’t ban ma- we don’t have to abide by any norms there has to be a consequence for using chine guns. They didn’t ban rockets. now. What I believe the lesson is—and chemical weapons against civilians. They didn’t ban shells. They didn’t ban I think the lessons of history will dem- It is pretty simple. There are a lot of artillery. But they did decide to ban onstrate that this will apply—is that nuances, a lot of subtleties, and a lot of chemical weapons. They were able to an atrocity unpunished will engender questions about whether the plans all agree, as combatants, that chemical future atrocities. We will see more might accomplish the particular objec- weapons were unacceptable and should atrocities in Syria against civilians tive we hope. Those are all legitimate neither be manufactured nor used. and others. We will see more atrocities questions. But at the end of the day, I It can seem maybe a little bit illogi- abroad. We will see atrocities, and we feel so very strongly that if chemical cal or even absurd: Why is it worse to will have to face the likely con- weapons have been used—and in this be killed by a chemical weapon than a sequence that our servicemembers, who case they were and used on a massive machine gun or by an artillery shell? I have not had to face chemical weapons scale and used against civilians—there don’t know what the logic is to it. All since 1925, will now have to prepare to must be a consequence for that. There I can assume is that the experience of face them on the battlefield. must be a sharp consequence for it. If that day and moment had inspired If countries can use chemical weap- there isn’t, the whole world will be some common spark of humanity in all ons and there is no serious con- worse off. of these cultures and combating na- sequence, guess what else they can do. I believe that if the United States tions, and they all agreed the use of They can manufacture chemical weap- acts in this way to uphold an impor- chemical weapons should be banned ons. Guess what else. They can sell tant international norm—perhaps the heretofore on the Earth. chemical weapons and proliferate most important international norm Nations agreed with that ban. The chemical weapons. It is not just a mat- that weapons of mass destruction can’t Soviet Union was on board. The United ter that the use of chemical weapons be used against civilians—if we act to States was on board. So many nations would be encouraged, but the manufac- uphold the norm, we will have part- were on board. Syria ultimately signed ture and sale of chemical weapons by ners. How many partners? We will see. that accord in 1968. Even in the midst individuals or companies or countries Maybe not as many as we would wish, of horrific wars where humans have that want to make money will pro- but we will have partners. But I am done horrific things to each other, liferate. also convinced that if the United since 1925 and the passage of the ban, This has a devastating potential ef- States does not act to uphold this prin- the ban has stuck. The international fect on allies of the United States and ciple, I don’t think anyone will act. If community has kept that ember of hu- the neighbors around Syria such as we act, we will have partners; if we manity alive that says these weapons Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Turkey. It don’t, I don’t think anyone will act. should not be used, and only two dic- would have a devastating impact on That is the burden of leadership that is tators until now have used these weap- other allies, such as South Korea, that on this country’s shoulders. ons—Adolph Hitler using these weap- border nations that use chemical weap- We know about the history of the ons against millions of Jews and others ons. It could encourage other nations chemical weapons ban, and we are so and Saddam Hussein using the weapons that have nonchemical weapons of used to it that it seems normal. But against Kurds, his own people, and mass destruction, for example, nuclear just to kind of step back from it, if we then against Iranians in the Iraq-Iran weapons, to think that the world will think about it, it is not that normal at war. not stand up, there is no consequence all. When we think about it, it is pretty for their use so they can violate trea- The chemical weapons ban came out amazing. With all the barbarity that ties, violate norms, and no one is will- of World War I. World War I was a has happened since 1925, this has gen- ing to stand and oppose it. mechanized slaughter with over 10 mil- erally stuck, with the exception of Ad- That was the reason I voted last lion deaths, a slaughter unlike any- olph Hitler and Saddam Hussein, until week in the Foreign Relations Com- thing that had ever been seen in global now. The beneficiaries of this policy mittee for this limited authorization of history. There were all kinds of weap- have been civilians, but they have also military force. I was fully aware the ons used in World War I that had never been American service men and debate on the floor might amend or been used before, including dropping women. The service men and women change it, and I was open to that possi- bombs out of airplanes. Dropping who fought in World War I were gassed bility. But I thought it was important bombs out of airplanes, new kinds of from this country, but the Americans to stand as a representative of Virginia artillery, new kinds of munitions, new who fought in World War II, in Europe and a representative of this country to kinds of machine guns, chemical weap- and North Africa and the Pacific, who say: The use of chemical weapons may ons, all kinds of mechanized and indus- fought in Korea, who fought in Viet- suddenly be OK in the 21st century for trialized weapons were used in World nam, who fought in Afghanistan, who Bashar al-Asad, it may suddenly be OK War I. The American troops who served fought in Iraq, who fought in other to Vladimir Putin and others, but it is in 1917 and 1918 were gassed. They minor military involvements have not OK to the United States of Amer- would be sleeping in a trench, trying to never had to worry about facing chem- ica, and we are willing to stand and op- get a couple hours of sleep, and they ical weapons. No matter how bad the pose them. would wake up coughing their lungs opponent was, American troops haven’t The limited military authorization out or blinded—or they wouldn’t wake had to worry about it, and the troops of that is on this floor, as the Presiding up because some of the gases were in- other nations haven’t had to worry Officer knows, talks about action to visible and silent. With no knowledge, about it either. This is a very impor- punish, deter, and degrade the ability you could suddenly lose your life or be tant principle, and it is a positive thing of the Syrian regime to use chemical

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The minority whip. that war, and they should not be part massive chemical weapons stockpile off Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, my of any war. the battlefield and submitting it to dad was a pilot in the Army Air Corps The authorization was limited. There international control and eventually in World War II. He served in the will be no ground troops. It was limited destruction. Eighth Air Force, the 303rd Bomb in scope and duration, but make no The offer that is on the table, and the Group stationed in Molesworth, Eng- mistake, the authorization was a clear action that has happened since Monday land. On his 26th bombing mission over statement of American resolve that is very serious, very significant, and Nazi Germany, he was shot down and there has to be a consequence for use of very encouraging, and it could be a captured as a prisoner of war where he these weapons in violation of inter- game changer in this discussion. I said served for the remainder of the war. So national norms that have been in place it is serious, but what we still need to I learned at a very young age that since 1925. determine is if it is sincere. It is seri- when we start talking about matters of Finally, I want to talk about diplo- ous and significant, but obviously what war and peace, we must take these macy and the urgent need that I know the administration needs to do in tan- very seriously. we all feel in this body, and as Ameri- dem with the U.N. is to determine I appreciate the fact that President cans, to pursue diplomatic alter- whether it is sincere. Obama came to Capitol Hill yesterday natives—including some current alter- I will conclude by saying I think it is and spoke to both the Democratic con- natives on the table—that would be far very important for Americans, for citi- ference and the Republican conference. preferable to military action. It is very zens, and for the Members of Congress I further appreciate very much the fact important that we be creative. It is to understand—we should make no that President Obama spoke to the very important that we have direct mistake about this—that the diplo- American people last night. I actually talks with the perpetrators and matic offer that is on the table was not wish he had done it a little earlier enablers of these crimes, but also im- on the table until America dem- since the chemical weapons attacks oc- portant to look to intermediaries and onstrated it was prepared to stand for curred on the 21st of August. It was independent nations for diplomatic al- the proposition that chemical weapons roughly 3 weeks after that that he fi- ternatives. cannot be used. nally spoke to the American people. I We have been trying to do so until re- I have no doubt that had we not think it would have been better for him cently and have been blocked in the taken the action in Congress last week and better for the country if he had United Nations. But the authorization in the Foreign Relations Committee to done it sooner and demonstrated a for military force actually had that as show America is resolved to do some- greater urgency, but I am glad he did its first caveat. The authorization said: thing, if no one else in the world is re- it. Mr. President, if this passes, we au- solved to do something, at least we When a President asks the American thorize you to use military force, but would be resolved to do something, had people to support our U.S. military and before you do, you have to come back we not taken that action, Russia would the use of military force, he has a sol- to Congress and stipulate that all dip- not have suddenly changed its posi- emn obligation to communicate to the lomatic angles, options, and possibili- tion—they have been blocking action American people how it will protect ties have been exhausted. after action in the Security Council— America’s vital interests. He has an ob- So on the committee, and with the and come forward with this serious rec- ligation to tell the American people wording of this authorization, we were ommendation. Had we not taken that why going to war is absolutely essen- very focused on the need to continue a action, and had they not been fright- tial to U.S. national security. He has diplomatic effort, and that is why it ened of what America might do, an obligation to lay out clear and real- was so gratifying on Monday, on my Syria—which was willing to use with istic objectives; and finally, he has an way back to DC after a long week, to impunity these weapons against civil- obligation to explain how military hear that Russia had come to the table ians—would not have come forward ei- intervention fits within America’s with a proposal inspired by a discus- ther. broader foreign policy strategy. sion with administration figures. It is a So American resolve is important. I have used the word war advisedly proposal that the Syrian chemical American resolve is important to show because sometimes I think we get weapons stockpile—one of the largest the world that we value this norm and caught up in political correctness in the world—would be placed under we will enforce it, even to the point of around here—talking about workplace international control. limited military action. But even more violence at Fort Hood and overseas Then a few hours later—and this was important, American resolve is impor- contingency operations. no coincidence—Syria, essentially Rus- tant because it encourages other na- As a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps sia’s client state, spoke up and said: We tions—even the perpetrators and who served 40 years told me last week will very much entertain placing our enablers of the use of these weapons— when I asked for his advice on what the chemical weapons under international to come forward and shoulder the re- President was asking us to do, he said: control. Syria has even suggested, be- sponsibilities they have, or so we pray, Anytime you kill people in the name of yond that, they would finally sign on in the days ahead. the U.S. Government, it is an act of to the 1990s-era Chemical Weapons Con- What I ask of my colleagues and my war. vention. They are one of six nations in countrymen is that because it has been So like others in this Chamber over the world that refused to sign it. Syria our resolve that has produced a possi- the last few weeks, I have attended would not even acknowledge they had bility for a huge diplomatic break- meetings with the President where I chemical weapons until 2012—even through and win, I ask we continue to had the honor of being in his presence though the world knew it. be resolved, continue to show strength, and listening to him in person on two Over the last 48 hours, we have seen continue to hold out the option that occasions. I listened to other adminis- diplomatic options emerge that are there will be a consequence for this tration officials. Like all of us, I sat very serious and meaningful. In fact— international crime, that America will through hours of classified briefings and it is too early to tell—if we can play a leading role in making sure with the Central Intelligence Agency, have these discussions and find an ac- there is a consequence, and as long as the Department of Defense, and the cord where Syria will sign on to the we stand strong with this resolve, we State Department.

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He has forth around the world to try to resolve intact, particularly as we look at larg- failed to lay out clear and realistic ob- this issue. But he described this strike er, looming threats such as the Iranian jectives that could be obtained through as unbelievably small. I was further aspiration for nuclear weapons. the use of military force. And he has surprised when I heard the White I wish to be clear, though: I would be failed to offer a compelling description House press secretary say: No, it willing to support a military operation of how his proposed intervention would wasn’t a gaffe; he didn’t misspeak. I in Syria but only if our intervention advance America’s broader foreign pol- mean, we all misspeak from time to met certain criteria. No. 1: If it di- icy strategy; indeed, how it would ad- time, so I expected him to say: Well, he rectly addressed the nightmare sce- vance his own policy of regime change. should have used other words or might nario of Asad’s use of chemical weap- Therefore, if we were asked to vote on have used other words. Then Senator ons falling into the hands of terrorists. an authorization under these cir- Kerry himself—now Secretary Kerry— It is not just his use of chemical weap- cumstances, I would vote no. said: No, I didn’t misspeak. ons on his own people; it is the poten- I am under no illusion—none of us I was encouraged to hear the Presi- tial that those chemical weapons could are—about the utter depravity of 1 dent address the Nation because I be- get into the hands of Al Qaeda and Bashar al-Asad. Over the last 2 ⁄2 years lieve before we take our case overseas other terrorist organizations and harm his regime has committed unspeakable acts of rape, torture, and murder. The to American allies, we should first either Americans or American inter- chemical weapons attacks, by the way, make the case here at home to the ests around the world. as described by Secretary Kerry’s own American people. No. 2: I could support a resolution if In making their case for a brief, lim- it involved the use of decisive and over- testimony in the House of Representa- ited attack against Syria, administra- whelming force, without self-imposed tives, included 11 earlier uses of chem- ical weapons, but they were smaller. tion officials have repeatedly said U.S. limitations, and without leaking to our Can we imagine the difficulty of trying military intervention would not seek enemies what our tactics are and what to impose a redline when that redline to topple the Asad regime even though it is we would not do, and ruining one is crossed 11 times before the President regime change has been the policy of of the greatest tools in war, which is finally decides to try to enforce it? But the U.S. Government since at least Au- the element of surprise. Why in the there is no question that the use of gust 2011. They said their military world would we tell Asad what we are chemical weapons shows an appalling campaign would not seek to change the going to do—and Secretary Kerry said disregard for human life and a cruel de- momentum in Syria’s civil war, even it would be a small attack—and why sire to terrorize the Syrian population. though, as I mentioned a moment ago, would we tell Asad what we won’t do, I, as others, have consistently de- our government’s official policy is one thereby eliminating both the ambi- manded that Russia stop arming Asad of regime change, that Asad must go. guity of our position and the potential and stop defending him and blocking My view is a U.S. attack that allowed threat of even more serious and over- U.N. Security Council resolutions, and Asad to remain in power with one of whelming military force? aiding and abetting his barbaric atroc- the world’s largest stockpiles of chem- No. 3: I would be willing to support ities against his own people. I want to ical weapons would not promote U.S. an authorization if it were an integral see a free democratic Syria as much as national security interests. Indeed, it part of a larger coherent Syria policy anyone else. But that does not mean I is not hard to imagine how that kind of that clearly defined the political end will vote to support a reckless, ill-ad- intervention could actually backfire state. I still remember General vised military intervention that could and end up being a propaganda dis- Petraeus, the head of Central Com- jeopardize our most important national aster. mand covering Iraq and Afghanistan, security interests. Many of us are concerned about up- talking about our policy in those coun- There have been a lot of people who holding America’s credibility, particu- tries. He said, The most important have opined on the President’s request, larly when it comes to matters such as question, perhaps, when we go to war is some better informed than others. One this, and I share their concern. But it how does this end. We need a clearly opinion I found particularly convincing would help if before we launch a half- defined political end state that we are was that of retired Army MG Robert hearted, ineffectual attack which gives trying to achieve by what the Presi- Scales who has written that the path our enemies a major propaganda vic- dent requested and we need an outline to war chosen by the Obama adminis- tory that we come up with a more co- of a realistic path to get there. tration ‘‘violates every principle of herent plan and strategy for accom- No. 4: I believe it is important that war, including the element of surprise, plishing our public policy goals. we have a sizable international coali- achieving mass and having a clearly Murphy’s law says what can go wrong tion of nations, each of which is con- defined and obtainable objective.’’ will go wrong. Well, there is a Mur- tributing to the war effort. As I said, we know the latest chem- phy’s law of war too—perhaps many of This is an amazing reversal for the ical weapons attack occurred on Au- them but one of them is no plan to go President since the time he was a Sen- gust 21. Yet President Obama didn’t ad- to war survives the first contact in- ator and a Presidential candidate. To dress the Nation until 3 weeks later. tact. In other words, we can plan to say we are not going to the United Na- The Syrians, of course, have now had shoot the first bullet, but we can’t con- tions—and I understand why; because weeks to prepare for any pending mili- trol what happens after that. of China and Russia, their veto of any tary intervention and no doubt have In all likelihood, such an attack resolution out of the Security Council, moved the chemical weapons to other would hurt our credibility and reduce we are not going to go to NATO. In- locations and their military equipment U.S. public support for future interven- deed, the President seemed content, or to civilian population centers in order tions. This is what I mean: If we were at least resigned, to going it alone. And to protect them from any attack. With to undertake a limited military attack if it is true this redline is the inter- no element of surprise, it makes the against Asad in order to punish him for national community’s redline, then the potential for success of any military using chemical weapons—which is a international community needs to con- intervention much less and reveals horrific act on his part, a barbaric act tribute to the effort to hold Asad ac- there is no real coherent policy in this on his part—but it left Asad in power, countable. regard. what is he going to tell the rest of the The problem is President Obama’s re- Consider what happened last Monday. world? He is going to say: The world’s quested authorization for the use of Secretary of State Kerry made what he

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Russia, of course, im- transport and much harder to handle. selfless and fought and bled and died to mediately responded by offering to And this is the same dictatorship that protect innocent people in far-flung broker a transfer of Syria’s WMD to was secretly working on a nuclear places across the planet. No military international monitors. weapons program before the Israelis has ever done more to promote peace After spending weeks trying to make took care of it in 2007. and prosperity around the world. I have the case for war, President Obama has We have been told that however un- every confidence that if called upon to asked that the vote in this Chamber be fortunate President Obama’s ‘‘redline’’ act our men and women in uniform will canceled and is apparently treating the comment might have been, upholding do just that. They will perform their Russian-Syrian proposal as a serious his threat is about maintaining Amer- duties with the utmost skill, bravery, diplomatic breakthrough. I would cau- ican credibility. And I admit, Amer- and professionalism. But we should tion all of us—the American people and ican credibility in matters of war and never send them to war tying one hand all of our colleagues—to be skeptical, peace and national security are very, behind their back and ask them to for good reason, at this lifeline Vladi- very important. But America’s credi- wage limited war against a dictator for mir Putin has now thrown the adminis- bility on the world stage is about more whom, as I said earlier, this is total tration. I would remind the President than just Presidential rhetoric. It is war. This is win or die. Military force and our colleagues that Russia itself is about defining clear objectives and es- is like a hammer, and you cannot not in full compliance with the Chem- tablishing a coherent strategy for thread the needle President Obama achieving them. In the case of Syria, ical Weapons Convention, nor is it even wants to thread with a hammer. in compliance with nuclear arms con- President Obama has not offered a I would like to conclude by saying trol obligations that are subject to an clear strategy or clearly laid out his that this debate—which is important objectives. international treaty. The litany of and serious and one the American peo- Given all that, I am not surprised Russian offenses is long, but I would ple expect us to have—is not about iso- that the American people do not sup- remind President Obama that since he lationism versus internationalism. Be- launched the so-called Russian reset, port the President’s call for the use of limited military force in Syria. Those lieve me, I am no isolationist, and I Moscow has vetoed U.N. resolutions on are the calls I got in my office. As I fully support the global security role Syria, sent advanced weaponry to the went back to Texas, I kept hearing peo- America has played since World War II, Asad regime, stolen elections, stoked ple—who I would think under almost since my dad was a POW. A world with- anti-Americanism, made threats over any other circumstances would say: If out American military dominance our possible deployment of missile de- America’s national security interests would be, as Ronald Reagan noted, a fense systems; it has expelled USAID are at stake, then we are behind the much more dangerous place. I believe from Russia, pulled out of the Nunn- President, we are behind military peace comes with American strength. Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction intervention, but they simply saw an However, it will be harder to maintain Program; it has banned U.S. citizens incoherent policy and objectives that our global military dominance if we from adopting Russian children, and of- were not clearly laid out to obtain the waste precious resources, our credi- fered asylum to NSA leaker Edward result the President himself said is our bility, and political capital on hasty, Snowden. In short, we have very little policy. misguided, unbelievably small inter- reason to believe Moscow is a reliable Well, the most recent experience we ventions. diplomatic partner. The Russians are have had as a country with limited war Once again, I would be willing to sup- part of the problem in Syria, not part has been Libya, and I have heard the port an authorization for a military of the solution. Let me say that clear- President tout that as perhaps an ex- strike against Syria if it met certain ly. The Russians are part of the prob- ample about how we can get in and get basic criteria I have laid out. But I lem in Syria; they are not credibly part out. The 2011 military operation that cannot support an operation that is so of the solution. deposed Muammar Qadhafi was sup- poorly conceived, so foolishly Moreover, I am curious to learn how posed to be a showcase example of a telegraphed, and virtually guaranteed international monitors would ade- limited operation in which America led to fail. quately confirm the disposal of chem- from behind and still obtained its ob- I yield the floor. ical weapons by a terrorist-sponsoring jectives without putting U.S. boots on Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Good afternoon, dictatorship among a ferocious civil the ground. Unfortunately, the admin- Madam President. war. While this strike the President istration had no real plan for what hap- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- talked about might have been limited pened after Qadhafi fell. ator from California. in his imagination, if you are Bashar We all know it was 1 year ago today Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Madam President, al-Asad, this is total war, because he in Benghazi when terrorists linked to I ask unanimous consent to speak for realizes the only way he will leave Al Qaeda massacred four brave Ameri- 25 minutes. power is in a pine box. He knows that. cans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without This is total war. I asked the President Stevens. Today Libya is spiraling into objection, it is so ordered. yesterday: What happens if, in order to chaos and rapidly becoming a failed Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Thank you very punish Asad, we intervene militarily state. Earlier this month a leading much, Madam President. and it doesn’t work? In his fight for his British newspaper reported that I rise to speak on the use of chemical survival and the survival of his regime, ‘‘Libya has almost entirely stopped weapons by the Syrian regime and the he uses them again in an act of des- producing oil as the government loses decision that is before the Senate on peration? The President said, We will control of much of the country to mili- how to respond to such inhumanity. I hit him again. Well, clearly, what had tia fighters.’’ All sorts of bad actors, also come to the floor with the hope become a limited strike could quickly including terrorist groups, are flooding that the use of military force will not spiral out of control into a full-blown into the security vacuum, and ‘‘Liby- prove necessary and that the proposal engagement in Syria. I think the Presi- ans are increasingly at the mercy of to place Syria’s chemical weapons pro- dent’s own words suggest that. militias which act outside the law.’’ gram under United Nations control But, of course, the Asad regime is the Before I conclude, I want to say a few will, in fact, be successful. same one that refuses to acknowledge words about America’s Armed Forces Last night, in my view, the President the full extent of its chemical arse- and America’s role in the world. delivered a strong, straightforward

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On September 11, developed with Russia and the United of how to move forward. 2012—exactly a year ago—while pro- Nations Security Council that would I cannot stress enough the impor- tests against our Embassy in Cairo eliminate Syria’s deadly chemical tance of this process. Not only is it a were underway and the attack on our weapons program. I believe this is the possible solution to the specter of fu- diplomatic facility in Benghazi was im- appropriate path forward, and I appre- ture use of chemical weapons by the minent, I was again briefed on the ad- ciate very much the majority leader’s Syrian regime and a way to ensure ministration’s plans should Asad con- holding off on bringing this resolution that extremist elements of the opposi- duct such an attack. for a vote so that negotiations can con- tion do not gain control of these weap- So the attack on August 21 in Damas- tinue. Here in the Senate, there are ons, but it also sets an important cus was not a first-time use, rather it discussions going on about how to precedent for the United Nations to act was a major escalation in the regime’s amend the resolution passed by the to resolve conflict before there is large willingness to employ weapons long Foreign Relations Committee to pro- military confrontation. held as anathema by almost the entire vide time for diplomacy. But it should be clear by now that world population. I would also like to take a minute to the Asad regime has repeatedly used Let me lay out the intelligence case give Russia credit for bringing forward chemical weapons. So I would like to that the Asad regime used chemical this plan for a negotiated solution to speak as chairman of the Senate Select weapons on August 21. Much of this is the conflict. I disagree with the Sen- Committee on Intelligence and lay out described in a four-page August 30 un- ator from Texas. As the Russian Am- some of the unclassified intelligence classified document entitled ‘‘U.S. bassador described to me on Monday of that shows the regime was indeed be- Government Assessment of the Syrian this week, he said Russia is sincere, hind this largest use of chemical weap- Government’s Use of Chemical Weap- wants to see a United Nations resolu- ons in more than two decades. The un- ons on August 21, 2013.’’ tion, and supports the Geneva II proc- classified assessment is based on classi- I ask unanimous consent that the ess which would accompany a nego- fied intelligence we have seen on the document be printed in the RECORD. tiated settlement to Syria’s civil war. Intelligence Committee and it has been We know that 3 days before the at- Based on my conversation with Ambas- available to all Senators. So here is the tack of August 21, Syrian officials in- sador Kislyak, I believe Russia’s goal is case. volved in the preparation and use of now, in fact, to eliminate these weap- The intelligence community assesses chemical weapons and associated with ons, and I would point out that is also today, with ‘‘high confidence,’’ that the Syrian Scientific Studies and Re- our goal. the Syrian regime used chemical weap- search Center were ‘‘preparing chem- So I very much hope that the path to ons—specifically sarin—in the Damas- ical munitions’’ in the Damascus sub- settlement—although complicated, no cus suburbs in the early morning of urb of Adra. That is according to the doubt, but if well-intentioned by all August 21. This assessment is sup- participants, it can be accomplished, intelligence community. ported by all 16 of our intelligence The intelligence specifically relates and I deeply believe that. If the United agencies as well as other countries, in- to an area in Adra that the regime has Nations Security Council can agree on cluding the United Kingdom and used for mixing chemical weapons, in- a resolution to put this proposal into France. cluding sarin. The Syrian chemical practice, it would put the world’s im- The Obama administration has pub- weapons personnel were operating and primatur on an important plan to safe- licly laid out its case at an unclassified present there from August 18 to the guard and then to destroy Syria’s level, and I have carefully reviewed the early morning of August 21, and fin- chemical weapons program. classified information that supports Russia’s responsibility to get this those findings. ished their work shortly before the at- done is enormous, and they must move First, there is intelligence indicating tack began. with all deliberate speed. I think Rus- that the Asad regime—specifically its Some of the intelligence collected on sia and Syria must understand that the military and the Syrian Scientific the preparations for the attack is high- only way to forestall a U.S. strike on Studies and Research Center, which ly sensitive. So the details of the Syr- Syria is for there to be a good-faith manages its chemical weapons pro- ian actions cannot be described pub- agreement and process underway to gram—has used chemical weapons licly without jeopardizing our ability put all of Syria’s chemical weapons— roughly a dozen times over the past to collect this kind of intelligence in including munitions, delivery systems, year. the future. But in numerous classified and chemicals themselves—under On June 13, 2 months before this lat- briefings over the past 2 weeks, Mem- international control for eventual dem- est attack, the administration stated bers of Congress have been provided olition. that it had completed a review of all with additional detail on the names of Syria’s chemical weapons program is available intelligence and had con- the officials involved and the stream of maintained and stored across Syria in cluded that the intelligence commu- human signals and geospatial intel- more than three dozen sites. There are nity had ‘‘high confidence’’ that the ligence that indicates that regime was indications that Syria currently has Asad regime used chemical weapons, preparing to use chemical weapons. So chemical weapons loaded and ready for ‘‘including the nerve agent sarin, on a we actually have names. immediate use in bombs, artillery, and small scale against the opposition mul- It is from the specificity of this intel- rockets and already loaded on planes tiple times.’’ This followed similar as- ligence reporting that the intelligence and helicopters. All of it needs to be sessments by France, the United King- community has drawn its high level of inventoried, collected, and then de- dom, Israel, and Turkey earlier this confidence that the regime was behind stroyed as soon as possible if the effort year. In some of these cases the regime the use of chemical weapons. The is to succeed. This will be a large and may have been testing its delivery ve- strike began in the early morning complicated process, and the agree- hicles or various amounts of chemical hours on Wednesday, August 21. It is ment may take some time to put in agents. Some were small-scale tactical beyond doubt that large amounts of ar- place. But if it can be done, we should uses against the opposition. Perhaps tillery and rockets were launched from take the time to get it done right. At Asad was just trying to find out how regime-controlled territory in Damas- the same time, we cannot allow there the world would react to his use of cus and rained down on the opposition- to be so much delay and hesitation, as chemical weapons. controlled areas of the Damascus sub- has characterized some arms control It has been more than a year since urbs. There is satellite imagery actu- efforts in the past. top intelligence officials learned of ally showing this, as well as thousands

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Since the attack, physical sam- attack was premeditated and planned the diplomatic option. ples from the area have been analyzed. as part of the regime’s heinous tactics The Asad regime has clearly used The intelligence community assesses against the rebels. Specifically, there chemical weapons to gas its own peo- with high confidence that ‘‘laboratory is intelligence that Syrian regime per- ple. I believe it will most likely do so analysis of physiological samples ob- sonnel were prepared with gas masks again, unless it is confronted with a tained from a number of individuals re- for its people in the area, so it could major condemnation by the world. vealed exposure to Sarin.’’ clear these areas in the Damascus sub- That now is beginning to happen. More than 100 videos were posted on- urbs that were attacked in order to The regime has escalated its attacks line showing the effects of the chem- wrest control from the opposition. Ad- from small scale ones that killed 6 or 8 ical weapons on hundreds of men, ditional intelligence collected fol- to 10 people with sarin to an attack women and, most troubling, sleeping lowing the attacks includes commu- that killed more than 1,000. We know children who were dead or showing the nications from regime officials that the regime has munitions that could signs of exposure to the nerve agent. confirms their knowledge that chem- kill tens of thousands of Syrians in At my request, the intelligence com- ical weapons were used. Aleppo or Homs. If the world does not munity compiled a representative sam- Let me repeat that. Additional intel- respond now, we bear the responsibility ple of 13 videos which have been cor- ligence following the attack includes if a larger tragedy happens later. roborated and verified. According to communications from regime officials Of course, it is not only Syria who is the intelligence community, ‘‘At least that confirms their knowledge that looking at preparing and using weap- 12 locations are portrayed in the pub- chemical weapons were used. The offi- ons long banned by the international licly available videos, and a sampling cial unclassified intelligence assess- community. Iran is watching intently of those videos confirmed that some ment distributed by the administration what the world will do in Syria and were shot at general times and loca- states: ‘‘We intercepted communica- will apply the lessons it learns to its tions described in the footage.’’ tions involving a senior official inti- current development of nuclear weap- These videos clearly show the suf- mately familiar with the offensive who ons. fering and death caused by these weap- confirmed that chemical weapons were North Korea, which has refrained ons. The intelligence committee has used by the regime on August 21 and from using both the nuclear weapons it posted these videos on our Web site, was concerned with the U.N. inspectors has and the chemical weapons stock- www.intelligence.senate.gov. I would obtaining evidence.’’ On the afternoon pile that actually dwarfs that of Syria, urge all Americans to look at this. of August 21, we have intelligence that may well use the Asad example to fire They are absolutely horrendous and Syrian chemical weapons personnel on South Korea. Remember, we have should shock the conscience of all hu- were directed to ‘‘cease operations.’’ 28,000-plus troops right over the border manity. This is specific evidence. of the DMZ, within a half hour. The videos show the physical mani- To sum up the intelligence case, I More generally, countries around the festations of a nerve agent attack: have no doubt the regime ordered the world will see the United States as a foaming mouth, pinpointed and con- use of chemical weapons on August 21. paper tiger if it promises to take ac- stricted pupils, convulsions, gasping I also have no doubt the use of these tion but fails to do so. Former Sec- for breath, all happening as the nerv- weapons by the military and under the retary of Defense, Bob Gates, whom I ous system begins to shut down. guidance of Syria’s chemical weapons have great respect for, who worked in One video shows a lifeless toddler re- team, Branch 450, operates under the both the Bush and Obama administra- ceiving emergency respiratory assist- command and control of the regime, tions, said exactly that when he came ance. Another shows a young boy under the ultimate leadership and re- out in support on the resolution for use struggling to breathe, gasping while sponsibility of President Asad. of force against Syria. his eyes are swollen shut and covered Let me move now from the intel- Gates said this: in mucous. A third heinous video shows ligence case of Syria’s use of sarin on I strongly urge the Congress, both Demo- rows and rows of bodies lined up in an August 21 to the question before the crats and Republicans, to approve the Presi- improvised morgue. Another shows a Senate of how to respond. As I said in dent’s request for authorization to use force. Whatever one’s views on the current United man foaming at the mouth and con- the beginning, it would be my strong States policy towards Syria, failure by Con- vulsing, both indications of sarin expo- hope that the United States and Russia gress to approve the request would, in my sure. It goes on and on. can come to an agreement with other view, have profoundly negative and dan- Last night, the President urged all U.N. Security Council members on a gerous consequences for the United States, Americans to watch these videos to see way to resolve this situation peace- not just in the Middle East, but around the how hideous the use of these chemicals fully. world both now and in the future. actually is. Seeing these images first- Not only is a peaceful solution pre- I strongly believe the major powers hand makes clear why chemical weap- ferred to the use of force, but if Syria’s in the world have a responsibility to ons have been banned and why Asad chemical weapons program, including take action when a country not only must be prevented from using them all of its precursors, chemicals, equip- slaughters 100,000 of its own citizens, again. ment, delivery systems, and loaded makes millions homeless within Syria, What truly affected me was a video I bombs, can be put in the custody of the and makes millions into refugees in saw of a little Syrian girl with long United Nations for its eventual de- Turkey and Jordan, but especially dark hair who was wearing pajamas. struction, that would provide a much when it is willing to use weapons The little girl looked just like my stronger protection against future use. against them that have been banned as daughter at that age—same hair, same It also sets an important precedent an affront to all humanity because pajamas, same innocence, except the for the future for the world to settle they are outlawed by a treaty joined by little Syrian girl was lifeless. She had other disputes of this nature. I have 189 nations representing 98 percent of died from exposure to sarin, a chemical urged the Obama administration to the world’s population. the world has essentially outlawed. For take all possible steps to make this If the United Nations does not act in me, watching the videos shows the ab- proposal work. I appreciate the Presi- such cases, I believe it becomes irrele- horrence of chemical weapons. It shows dent’s decision to ask us to delay any vant. If nothing is done to stop this use

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That is going to be the conclusion in ports from highly credible nongovernmental In our briefings over the past week, the Iran and in North Korea. organizations. military has made clear to us that if The answer is we cannot turn our A preliminary U.S. government assessment we allow the prohibition on chemical backs. The use of chemical weapons is determined that 1,429 people were killed in weapons use to erode, our men and prohibited by international law and it the chemical weapons attack, including at women in uniform may again suffer must now be condemned by the world least 426 children, though this assessment from these weapons on the battlefield. will certainly evolve as we obtain more in- with action. formation. Chemical weapons are not like con- Albert Einstein said in a well-known We assess with high confidence that the ventional weapons. Consider for a mo- quote: ‘‘The world is a dangerous place Syrian government carried out the chemical ment how sarin, for example, can kill to live; not because of the people who weapons attack against opposition elements so indiscriminately. The closer you are are evil, but because of the people who in the Damascus suburbs on August 21. We to the release, such as from a mortar don’t do anything about it.’’ assess that the scenario in which the opposi- or an artillery shell, the more certain tion executed the attack on August 21 is For more than 90 years, our country highly unlikely. The body of information you are to death. It spreads over a wide has played the leading role in the world geographic area. It can shift from one used to make this assessment includes intel- in prohibiting the atrocities of World ligence pertaining to the regime’s prepara- neighborhood to another if the wind War I and then World War II. We are tions for this attack and its means of deliv- shifts. the Nation that others look upon to ery, multiple streams of intelligence about During World War I, chemical weap- the attack itself and its effect, our post-at- ons, primarily chlorine, phosgene, and stop repressive dictators and massive violations of human rights. We must tack observations, and the differences be- mustard gas were used by both sides of tween the capabilities of the regime and the the war. They caused an estimated act in Syria. We cannot withdraw into opposition. Our high confidence assessment 100,000 fatalities and 1.3 million inju- our own borders, do nothing, and let is the strongest position that the U.S. Intel- ries, 1,462 American soldiers were the slaughter continue. ligence Community can take short of con- killed, and 72,807 were injured by chem- I hope military force will not be firmation. We will continue to seek addi- needed, that we will allow the time for tional information to close gaps in our un- ical weapons, which represented one- derstanding of what took place. third of all U.S. casualties during the United Nations and the parties on the Security Council to put an agree- BACKGROUND World War I. The Syrian regime maintains a stockpile Since World War I, not a single U.S. ment together, and that the threat of force will be sufficient to change Presi- of numerous chemical agents, including mus- soldier has died in battle from exposure tard, sarin, and VX and has thousands of mu- to chemical weapons. However, accord- dent Asad’s behavior. nitions that can be used to deliver chemical ing to the United Nations Office for If these diplomatic efforts at the U.N. warfare agents. Disarmament Affairs, ‘‘since World fail, I know we are going to be back Syrian President Bashar al-Asad is the ul- War I, chemical weapons have caused here on the floor to consider the au- timate decision maker for the chemical more than 1 million casualties glob- thorization for use of military force, weapons program and members of the pro- but I sincerely hope it won’t be nec- gram are carefully vetted to ensure security ally.’’ and loyalty. The Syrian Scientific Studies During World War II, Nazi Germany essary. and Research Center (SSRC)—which is subor- used carbon monoxide and pesticides When the Ambassador from Russia dinate to the Syrian Ministry of Defense— such as Zyklon B in gas chambers dur- described Russia’s intentions to me on manages Syria’s chemical weapons program. ing the Holocaust, killing an estimated Monday, he told me it was sincere. Now We assess with high confidence that the 3 million people. the ball is in Russia’s court. Russia and Syrian regime has used chemical weapons on An additional document will be the United States will need to come to- a small scale against the opposition multiple times in the last year, including in the Da- printed in the RECORD that details the gether, bring the other parties to- history and uses of chemical weapons mascus suburbs. This assessment is based on gether, and make it possible for the multiple streams of information including around the world since World War I. United Nations to act so the United reporting of Syrian officials planning and These past uses of chemical weapons States won’t have to. executing chemical weapons attacks and lab- make clear that they should never be I yield the floor. oratory analysis of physiological samples ob- used again and that the entire world There being no objection, the mate- tained from a number of individuals, which must stand up and take action if they rial was ordered to be printed in the revealed exposure to sarin. We assess that the opposition has not used chemical weap- are. RECORD, as follows: In Syria, the intentional use of chem- ons. U.S. GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENT OF THE SYR- ical weapons on civilians, on men, The Syrian regime has the types of muni- IAN GOVERNMENT’S USE OF CHEMICAL WEAP- tions that we assess were used to carry out women, and children gassed to death ONS ON AUGUST 21, 2013 the attack on August 21, and has the ability during the middle of the night while The United States Government assesses to strike simultaneously in multiple loca- they were sleeping, is a travesty that with high confidence that the Syrian govern- tions. We have seen no indication that the reflects hatred and increasing despera- ment carried out a chemical weapons attack opposition has carried out a large-scale, co- tion of the Asad regime. I also believe in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. ordinated rocket and artillery attack like there are other chemical weapons that We further assess that the regime used a the one that occurred on August 21. have been mixed and loaded into deliv- nerve agent in the attack. These all-source We assess that the Syrian regime has used ery vehicles with the potential to kill assessments are based on human, signals, chemical weapons over the last year pri- and geospatial intelligence as well as a sig- marily to gain the upper hand or break a thousands more. stalemate in areas where it has struggled to Think about that. If Asad can slaugh- nificant body of open source reporting. Our classified assessments have been shared with seize and hold strategically valuable terri- ter 100,000 of his own people without a tory. In this regard, we continue to judge second thought, what is he going to do the U.S. Congress and key international partners. To protect sources and methods, that the Syrian regime views chemical weap- next if we do nothing to hold him ac- we cannot publicly release all available in- ons as one of many tools in its arsenal, in- countable? What is he going to do next telligence—but what follows is an unclassi- cluding air power and ballistic missiles, if the United Nations does nothing? fied summary of the U.S. Intelligence Com- which they indiscriminately use against the What is he going to do next if this ef- munity’s analysis of what took place. opposition. fort to reach consensus on the Security The Syrian regime has initiated an effort SYRIAN GOVERNMENT USE OF CHEMICAL to rid the Damascus suburbs of opposition Council doesn’t work? He will use them WEAPONS ON AUGUST 21 forces using the area as a base to stage at- again. I believe they are ready to go. A large body of independent sources indi- tacks against regime targets in the capital. Why would the Asad regime load cates that a chemical weapons attack took The regime has failed to clear dozens of Da- bombs with chemical weapons and not place in the Damascus suburbs on August 21. mascus neighborhoods of opposition ele- use them? In addition to U.S. intelligence information, ments, including neighborhoods targeted on

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At least against Berber rebels during the Third Rif chemical weapons on August 21. 12 locations are portrayed in the publicly War in Morocco. 1936—Italy used mustard gas during its in- PREPARATION available videos, and a sampling of those vid- eos confirmed that some were shot at the vasion of Ethiopia. No precise estimate of We have intelligence that leads us to as- general times and locations described in the chemical weapon-specific casualties, but sess that Syrian chemical weapons per- footage. contemporary Soviet estimates stated 15,000 sonnel—including personnel assessed to be We assess the Syrian opposition does not Ethiopian casualties from chemical weapons. associated with the SSRC—were preparing have the capability to fabricate all of the 1937–1945—Japan used chemical weapons chemical munitions prior to the attack. In videos, physical symptoms verified by med- (sulfur mustard, chlorine, chloropicrin, phos- the three days prior to the attack, we col- ical personnel and NGOs, and other informa- gene, and lewisite) during its invasion of lected streams of human, signals and tion associated with this chemical attack. China. The Japanese were the only country geospatial intelligence that reveal regime We have a body of information, including to use chemical weapons during World War II activities that we assess were associated past Syrian practice, that leads us to con- and did not use them against Western forces. with preparations for a chemical weapons at- clude that regime officials were witting of Estimated 10,000 Chinese fatalities and 80,000 tack. and directed the attack on August 21. We casualties as a result of chemical weapons. Syrian chemical weapons personnel were intercepted communications involving a sen- 1939–1945—Nazi Germany used carbon mon- operating in the Damascus suburb of Adra ior official intimately familiar with the of- oxide and pesticides, such as Zyklon B from Sunday, August 18 until early in the fensive who confirmed that chemical weap- (hydrocyanic acid), in gas chambers during morning on Wednesday, August 21 near an ons were used by the regime on August 21 the Holocaust. Estimated 3 million killed. area that the regime uses to mix chemical 1941—Mobile vans were used following the and was concerned with the U.N. inspectors weapons, including sarin. On August 21, a German invasion of the Soviet Union to mur- obtaining evidence. On the afternoon of Au- Syrian regime element prepared for a chem- der an unknown number of Jews, Roma, and gust 21, we have intelligence that Syrian ical weapons attack in the Damascus area, mental patients using exhaust from the vans chemical weapons personnel were directed to including through the utilization of gas to gas victims. Vans were also used at the cease operations. At the same time, the re- masks. Our intelligence sources in the Da- Chelmno concentration camp in Poland. gime intensified the artillery barrage tar- mascus area did not detect any indications 1942—Nazi Germany began using diesel gas geting many of the neighborhoods where in the days prior to the attack that opposi- chambers at the Belzec, Sobibor, and Tre- chemical attacks occurred. In the 24 hour pe- tion affiliates were planning to use chemical blinka camps in Poland. riod after the attack, we detected indica- weapons. Zyklon B was used to kill up to 6,000 Jews tions of artillery and rocket fire at a rate ap- per day at Auschwitz. Zyklon B was also THE ATTACK proximately four times higher than the ten used at Stutthoff, Mauthausen, Multiple streams of intelligence indicate preceding days. We continued to see indica- Sachsenhausen, and Ravensbrueck con- that the regime executed a rocket and artil- tions of sustained shelling in the neighbor- centration camps. lery attack against the Damascus suburbs in hoods up until the morning of August 26. 1963–1967—Egypt used phosgene and mus- the early hours of August 21. Satellite detec- To conclude, there is a substantial body of tard gas against Yemeni royalist forces dur- tions corroborate that attacks from a re- information that implicates the Syrian gov- ing the North Yemen Civil War between roy- gime-controlled area struck neighborhoods ernment’s responsibility in the chemical alists and republicans. Egypt denied their where the chemical attacks reportedly oc- weapons attack that took place on August use, but the Red Cross affirmed their use curred—including Kafr Batna, Jawbar, Ayn 21. As indicated, there is additional intel- after forensic investigation. Tarma, Darayya, and Mu’addamiyah. This ligence that remains classified because of 1975–1982—Las and Vietnamese forces used includes the detection of rocket launches sources and methods concerns that is being chemical weapons against Hmong rebels. At from regime controlled territory early in the provided to Congress and international part- least 6,504 killed. morning, approximately 90 minutes before ners. 1978–1982—Vietnamese forces used chemical the first report of a chemical attack ap- weapons against Kampuchean troops and peared in social media. The lack of flight ac- CHEMICAL WEAPONS USAGE SINCE Khmer villages. At least 1,014 fatalities. tivity or missile launches also leads us to WORLD WAR I 1979–1992—The United States alleged that conclude that the regime used rockets in the 1,462 American soldiers were killed and the Soviet Union used mustard gas and other attack. 72,807 injured by chemical weapons in World chemical weapons against mujahidin rebels Local social media reports of a chemical War I, one-third of all U.S. casualties during in Afghanistan. At least 3,000 fatalities. attack in the Damascus suburbs began at 2:30 the war. No Americans have died in battle 1980–1988—During the Iran-Iraq War, Iraq a.m. local time on August 21. Within the from chemical weapons since World War I. employed mustard gas and Tabun nerve next four hours there were thousands of so- According to the United Nations Office for agent. Iran retaliated with mustard, phos- cial media reports on this attack from at Disarmament Affairs, ‘‘Since World War I, gene, and hydrogen cyanide gas. Estimated 1 least 12 different locations in the Damascus chemical weapons have caused more than million chemical weapons casualties. 1987—Libya allegedly used Iranian-supplied area. Multiple accounts described chemical- one million casualties globally.’’ mustard gas against Chadian forces. How- filled rockets impacting opposition-con- 1914–1918—During World War I, chemical ever, the Organization for the Prohibition of trolled areas. weapons (primarily chlorine, phosgene, and Chemical Weapons did not find the allega- Three hospitals in the Damascus area re- mustard gas) were used by both sides and tions sufficiently persuasive to send inves- ceived approximately 3,600 patients dis- caused an estimated 100,000 fatalities and 1.3 playing symptoms consistent with nerve tigators. million injuries. 1988—Iraq used hydrogen cyanide and mus- agent exposure in less than three hours on During the war, Germany used 68,000 tons tard gas against the Kurdish village of the morning of August 21, according to a of gas, the French used 36,000 tons, and the Halabja. Estimated 5,000 casualties. highly credible international humanitarian British used 25,000. 1994—Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese terrorist organization. The reported symptoms, and April 1915—Germany used chlorine gas at group, released sarin gas in Matsumoto, the epidemiological pattern of events—char- the Battle of Ypres. This is the first signifi- Japan. 8 fatalities and 200 injuries. acterized by the massive influx of patients in cant use of chemical weapons in World War 1995—Aum Shinrikyo released sarin gas in a short period of time, the origin of the pa- I. the Tokyo subway system. 12 fatalities and tients, and the contamination of medical and September 1915—The British used chlorine 5,000 estimated casualities. first aid workers—were consistent with mass gas against the Germans at the Battle of Sources: Monterey Institute of Inter- exposure to a nerve agent. We also received Loos. national Studies, The Nonproliferation Re- reports from international and Syrian med- February 1918—Germans used phosgene and view, declassified CIA report, Encyclopedia ical personnel on the ground. chloropicrin artillery shells against Amer- Britannica, The Washington Post, Reuters, We have identified one hundred videos at- ican troops. This is the first major use of New York Times, NPR. tributed to the attack, many of which show chemical weapons against U.S. forces. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- large numbers of bodies exhibiting physical June 1918—The United States employed a signs consistent with, but not unique to, wide variety of chemical weapons against ator from Maine. nerve agent exposure. The reported symp- Axis forces using British and French artil- f toms of victims included unconsciousness, lery shells. BENGHAZI foaming from the nose and mouth, con- 1918–1921—The Bolshevik army used chem- stricted pupils, rapid heartbeat, and dif- ical weapons to suppress at least three Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, 12 ficulty breathing. Several of the videos show uprisings following the Bolshevik revolution. years ago Al Qaeda terrorists attacked

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Madam President, I ask radioed in to say, ‘‘We’re still heading fully ill-protected American compound. unanimous consent that the order for up.’’ Indeed, these firefighters were The Benghazi facility should either the quorum call be rescinded. still heading up while others were flee- have been closed until security was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing the flames and the acrid smoke. strengthened or the threat abated. objection, it is so ordered. Where that kind of courage and deter- We identified changes that must be Mr. FLAKE. Madam President, I ask mination comes from is hard to con- made, including greater attention to unanimous consent to speak in morn- template, but we are so grateful our security at high-risk posts around the ing business for up to 5 minutes. first responders have that kind of dedi- world and better management to en- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without cation and courage. sure that the recommendations of pre- objection, it is so ordered. Nor will I ever forget the many peo- vious security reviews are fully imple- f ple who continue to live with the scars, mented. It was discouraging to read whether they are civilians who lost a previous accountability review board REMEMBERING 9/11 loved one that day, firefighters, police reports after the attacks in Africa, for Mr. FLAKE. Madam President, officers, or other first responders who example, back in the late 1990s and see today, September 11, 2013, is a day in rushed to the scene, or our brave mili- similar patterns of requests for secu- which we remember lives cut too short tary servicemembers who answered the rity being denied in Washington. in the attacks on our Nation 12 years call to defend our country in the years Second, Secretary of State John ago. We also remember acts of bravery, that followed. We must never lose sight Kerry should hold personnel account- selflessness, and all that took place of their sacrifice. able for the problems identified in our that morning and in the days and This week we have been considering committee report and by the Account- months and the years that followed. I the weighty issue of whether to grant ability Review Board. After our com- wish to take a moment to thank all the the administration the authority to mittee and the ARB identified sys- others who have sought to protect us use military force against Syria. This temic failures and leadership defi- from harm in the intervening years. ciencies that contributed to the grossly day, the anniversary of those horrific f attacks on our country 12 years ago, inadequate security in Benghazi, it is FISCAL 2014 SPENDING should not pass without our calling at- totally unacceptable for the State De- tention to another important matter of partment to hold no one responsible for Mr. FLAKE. I also rise today to unfinished business critical to our na- the broader mismanagement that oc- speak about the need for continued at- tional security and to our Nation’s curred prior to the attack. tention to our Nation’s fiscal health Finally, a year after the attack, the conscience. and to encourage my colleagues to terrorists who invaded the Benghazi A year ago today terrorists with seize the opportunity to take the nec- compound still have not been brought links to Al Qaeda attacked our diplo- essary steps to rein in our out-of-con- to justice despite repeated promises matic facility in Benghazi, Libya. De- trol spending. As so often happens this and pledges by President Obama to do spite a steadily escalating stream of time of year, talk has turned to the so. threat reporting, and an obvious inabil- need for a continuing resolution for at After a long-delayed investigation, least part of the next year, and I urge ity of Libyan security forces to protect including a period of weeks when the my colleagues to join me in pushing for our diplomatic personnel and our fa- FBI agents were not allowed to even a CR that respects the commitments cilities, the State Department had de- access the Benghazi facility, Federal we have already made. nied urgent requests for increased secu- authorities have recently filed crimi- As we all know, the President and rity measures. Officials kept the woe- nal charges against several suspects. the Congress approved the Budget Con- fully vulnerable Benghazi compound But serious questions remain about the trol Act in 2011, putting in place an- open, setting the stage for attackers to pace, the extent, and the effectiveness nual spending caps and establishing a essentially walk right into the com- of these investigations and charges. pound and set it ablaze. A major problem is the willingness— deficit reduction commission to find Tragically we lost four brave, dedi- or lack thereof—of the Libyan Govern- additional savings and solutions to en- cated diplomats and security personnel ment to fully cooperate. I am told that sure the solvency of our entitlement that terrible day and night: Glen the whereabouts of one of the prime programs. With the failure of that com- Doherty, Tyrone Woods, Sean Smith, suspects is known and that he is walk- mission, a sequester that forced $1.2 and Ambassador Chris Stevens. We ing about fully, openly, and freely. Yet trillion in automatic spending reduc- laud their courage and we honor their he has not been picked up. He has not tions was put in place. In the absence memory, but we must also remedy the been arrested. He has not been taken of an agreement to replace them, the security failures and punish those re- into captivity. Why not? caps and sequester guarantee at least sponsible for their deaths. The administration must follow $2 trillion in deficit reduction. Today I draw attention to the lessons through on its commitment by taking Seventy-four Members of the Senate that must be learned from the attacks the steps necessary to bring the believed these enforcement measures in Benghazi and to the work that still attackers to justice, as the President were needed to put us on the right fis- must be done to bring the attackers to promised. And the State Department, cal track. The President signed the justice. First we must ensure that such in the meantime, must implement all Budget Control Act into law, saying wholesale failure to read the signs of of the actions needed to prevent a that, ‘‘It’s an important first step to escalating danger and to respond to ur- Benghazi-like attack from taking place ensuring that, as a Nation, we live gent security needs never happens again. Surely, on the anniversary of within our means.’’ Yet there are con- again. the attacks on our Nation 12 years ago tinuing conversations about passing a Last year, as chairman and ranking and the attacks 1 year ago in Benghazi, short-term continuing resolution that member of the Senate Homeland Secu- we owe it to Chris Stevens and his col- would fund the government at a level rity Committee, former Senator Joe leagues and to the American people. above that established by the Budget Lieberman and I conducted an inves- Madam President, seeing no one Control Act for next year. tigation into the terrorist attacks at seeking recognition, I suggest the ab- I should have to remind no one that Benghazi. In our bipartisan report enti- sence of a quorum. under the Budget Control Act, passing

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Even at $753 bil- the authority to hold the Asad regime 2014. lion, this year’s deficit is larger than accountable for the pain, suffering, and I can see why there are those who any of those under any previous admin- death it caused with those chemical would like to take such action. Passing istration. weapons. a CR at a higher-than-BCA-appropriate Meanwhile, our entitlement pro- In the meantime, the Republican level would create yet another fiscal grams are still on track to be insol- leader and I have agreed the Senate cliff, with hopes, I am sure, of causing vent, with Social Security Disability will return to the Shaheen-Portman enough pressure to finally do away set to go broke by 2016, Medicare by energy efficiency bill. Senator SHA- with the sequester. That is what some 2026, and Social Security by 2033. This HEEN, Senator PORTMAN, and the chair- would like. However, such a scenario is simply not the time to backpedal, by man of the committee, Senator WYDEN, does little to add pressure to address any means, on the agreement we made have talked to me many times over a the sequester, provides the pretense in 2011. period of more than a year to move that the BCA levels don’t mean any- Congress and the President agree this legislation forward. So I think it is thing if even for a short while, and it that the Budget Control Act is the first appropriate that, rather than us sit further complicates agencies imple- step needed toward budget deficit re- here and tread water, doing nothing, menting what are sure to be the re- duction. We must complete the first we should move forward on this legisla- quired cuts. stride to set our Nation on the right tion. Make no mistake, I understand the course and prove to the public we can As the agreement will indicate, so as sequester process is a blunt instrument address the even larger looming chal- not to interfere with the diplomatic and not a preferred method of fiscal re- lenges we face, such as the solvency of discussions going on, we have agreed straint. However, it was put in place our entitlement programs. that the Senate will consider no because Congress failed to do what is There is no doubt this is going to be amendments on the energy efficiency needed to rein in reckless spending. a difficult job in the days to come, and bill relative to Syria or the use of I also understand the difficult posi- we must address it. I urge my col- force. I have talked to a number of the tion it puts agencies in, particularly leagues to keep their promise and push Republican Senators and that is cer- the Department of Defense. I am open for appropriations bills that respon- tainly fine with them. to allowing reasonable flexibility and sibly respect the spending limits out- We look forward to considering to replacing the sequester, albeit with lined in the Budget Control Act. To amendments on issues domestic in na- changes to mandatory spending and en- that aim, I invite my colleagues to join ture and passing this important piece titlements, and not hikes in taxes. But me in sending a letter to the majority of legislation. that deal, much like the supercommit- leader asking him to bring to the Sen- tee’s success, has been elusive, and to ate floor a fiscal year 2014 spending bill f seek to pass a CR that doesn’t reflect that abides by the $967 billion discre- the reality of the post-BCA world tionary limit that is required by law. ORDER OF PROCEDURE raises itself a set of problems. However, Let us continue the progress that has such a scenario does little to add pres- been made so far and keep our promise Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask sure to address the sequester, as I men- to fight for a more sound fiscal future. unanimous consent that the motion to tioned. It simply would make it more Madam President, I yield the floor proceed to S. 1392 be agreed to, that no difficult for agencies to address their and I suggest the absence of a quorum. amendments or motions be in order rel- needs and to bring down their own The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ative to Syria or the use of military spending. clerk will call the roll. force during the consideration of the The bill clerk proceeded to call the Certainly, passing any budget bill for legislation, and that the time until 6 roll. next year at levels in excess of those p.m. tonight be equally divided be- Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask tween the two leaders or their des- that are outlined in the Budget Control unanimous consent that the order for Act breaks any promise to ‘‘live within ignees. the quorum call be rescinded. I think it would certainly be appro- our means.’’ The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without priate that we have at this time state- In addition, passing a short-term CR objection, it is so ordered. that will allow agencies to spend ments from the chairman and the money as if the sequester isn’t immi- f ranking member, that is, Senators nent early next year only complicates ORDER OF BUSINESS WYDEN and MURKOWSKI, and Senators their situation. This would force agen- Mr. REID. Madam President, I have SHAHEEN and PORTMAN, the sponsors of cies to squeeze all the necessary spend- spoken with the White House, I have this legislation. Then I would hope at ing reductions in just over 9 months in- spoken with the Republican leader, and that time—how long does the chairman stead of an entire year. We can imagine we have agreed on a way forward based need for his statement? the burdens that puts on agencies, par- on the President’s speech last night. Mr. WYDEN. Twenty minutes. ticularly the Department of Defense, As the President told the Nation last Mr. REID. Twenty minutes. We will with unique procurement require- night, the President has asked Con- give Senator MURKOWSKI the same ments. gress to postpone a vote to authorize amount of time. A less charitable view of why anyone the use of force in Syria and pursue in- Mr. PORTMAN. Ten minutes for me. would seek to ignore, even for a short stead a diplomatic path to see if that Mr. REID. And 15 minutes for Sen- time, the realities of the BCA would be works. ator SHAHEEN and 15 minutes for Sen- that they might think deficits have Tomorrow sometime, in Geneva, Sec- ator PORTMAN. When that time is ex- fallen and attention to our fiscal state retary Kerry is meeting with Russian pired, we will see if we can have some is no longer needed. In fact, the Presi- Foreign Minister Lavrov. So it is right amendments. So that would be the dent recently told an audience that, that the Senate turn from the Syria case. Those four Senators will be recog- ‘‘We don’t have an urgent deficit crisis. resolution while the Secretary of State nized for the next 70 minutes. As I have The only crisis we have is one that is pursues these important diplomatic indicated, it is for debate only. manufactured in Washington.’’ discussions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there I beg to differ. Our fiscal problems As I said this morning, Congress will objection? aren’t solved. In fact, we are still on be watching these negotiations very Without objection, it is so ordered.

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It will also make a significant dif- TRIAL COMPETITIVENESS ACT So this legislation is on the floor ference in our country’s energy produc- OF 2013 today thanks to the tireless bipartisan tivity, and that means savings for fam- efforts of Senator SHAHEEN and Sen- ilies, building fewer powerplants, re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ator PORTMAN. ducing greenhouse gas emissions. the previous order, the motion to pro- I am also very pleased the ranking If we continue business as usual— ceed to S. 1392 is agreed to and the minority member of the committee is people say: Oh, gee, we are not really clerk will report the bill by title. here, Senator MURKOWSKI of Alaska. going to pursue this now—the U.S. En- The bill clerk read as follows: She consistently meets me halfway in ergy Information Administration—that A bill (S. 1392) to promote energy savings terms of trying to deal with these is really our statistical arm of the En- in residential buildings and industry, and for kinds of issues. As we begin this de- ergy Department—predicts that our other purposes. bate—which I would also mention to country would use 30 percent more The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. colleagues is essentially the first electricity by 2040. COONS). The Senator from Oregon. stand-alone energy bill to be debated But there is an alternative, and that Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before he on the floor of the Senate since 2007— is harnessing the potential of effi- leaves the floor, let me thank the lead- it would not be possible without the co- ciency technologies that actually re- er for making sure we could have this operation and the good counsel of the duce electricity from today’s demand opportunity to deal with one of the ranking minority member, Senator and reduce the use of energy even as crucial issues of our time. Leader REID MURKOWSKI. I want her to know how our economy and population grows. has a long history in energy efficiency, much I appreciate our partnership. We The amount of new energy produc- in renewable energy. I thank him for just got through our weekly session tivity we gain would be like doubling his leadership and particularly the op- this morning as we look at various the number of houses in America and portunity to be on the floor this after- kinds of businesses. We hope to be able then powering all of them without ever noon. to bring to the Senate helium legisla- adding a new powerplant to the grid. Mr. President and colleagues, today tion, which we know a lot of Senators Choosing the more efficient path we the Senate has the chance to put more care about, very quickly as well. But are going to advocate for on the floor points on the board for the creation of there is a reason we are back to energy of the Senate would mean adding 1.3 good-paying jobs, a more productive policy in the Senate, and that is, to a million jobs by the middle of the cen- economy, and greater energy security. great extent, because of the coopera- tury. Families could shave off one- Before the August recess, the Con- tion Senator MURKOWSKI has shown. third of their electricity bills, an aver- gress put some initial points up by This bill—and one of the reasons it is age savings of about $600 per year, ac- passing hydropower legislation. This bipartisan—gives us a chance to cut cording to experts in the field, a big in- legislation was called, by the New York waste in our energy system and create crease in productivity. Times: The first significant energy leg- jobs. This bill would take the biggest So already we have talked about job islation to become law since 2009. step in years toward tapping the poten- creation, we have talked about produc- Those hydropower bills might have tial for energy policy. tivity, two areas where I do not see been called small by some, but experts The legislation saves about 2.9 billion some kind of artificial line between say they can generate a large amount megawatt hours of electricity by 2030, Democrats and Republicans here in the of power. according to the American Council for Senate. I see areas we all feel strongly Hydropower is 60 percent of the re- an Energy-Efficient Economy. I say to about. newable, clean power in America. And my colleagues, I thought I would start On the other hand, meeting our coun- hydropower has the potential to add by translating that into something try’s projected electricity demand with 60,000 more megawatts of capacity by that becomes a little easier to put your today’s energy mix and 40 percent coal 2025, according to the National Hydro- arms around. requires building at least 100 new coal- power Association. That is enough en- To generate those kinds of savings in fired powerplants over 25 years. ergy to power more than 46 million electricity—2.9 billion megawatt We are also going to make the case homes. Hydro helps to make our econ- hours—the United States would have during this debate that the Federal omy less dependent on fossil fuels, and to build 10 new nuclear powerplants at Government ought to be a leader in it does it in a way Democrats and Re- a cost of billions of dollars each and this. It is one thing to talk about how publicans can come together on. run them for more than 20 years. everybody in America ought to do Today, as we look at another critical The heart of this bill is updating vol- something, and then say, oh, the Fed- part of modernizing energy policy, I untary building codes to make homes eral Government might get around to want to start by saying it has almost and businesses more efficient, and it is it someday. So we are saying, this is a become obligatory for Members of Con- about installing new wires and pipes chance for the Federal Government to gress to say they are for an ‘‘all of the and machines and insulation. Here is save taxpayers money and to play a above’’ energy policy. It is almost as what I want colleagues to know as we strong role, a strong leadership role, though a U.S. Senator has to say that start this discussion: There is money particularly by improving efficiency at on energy they are for ‘‘all of the to be made in those pipes and that in- the Federal data centers. above’’ three or four times every 15, 20 stallation. Businesses know that. That As more and more businesses move to minutes or else it is not a real discus- is why more than 250 companies and as- the cloud, reducing energy use there is sion about energy policy. sociations have endorsed this bill, in- extremely important. Again, the ex- But here is what is important and I cluding the Chamber of Commerce. perts estimate these steps on data cen- think critical as we start the debate— When you look at those who have en- ter efficiency would save about 35 mil- where I see my friend from New Hamp- dorsed this piece of legislation, it is lion megawatt hours of electricity by shire and my friend from Ohio—the re- not a who’s who of sort of bleeding- 2030. We would save the same amount ality is, you cannot have an ‘‘all of the heart environmental folks. I was par- of energy by powering down 60 of the above’’ energy policy in this country ticularly struck by the headline in a NSA’s newest data centers for a year, without energy efficiency. It is that Forbes article last month. They say: but I am going to save that one for an- simple. If you are serious about an ‘‘all ‘‘The Shaheen-Portman Energy Sav- other day.

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We see it in Or- the Nation, we are also pretty good and But according to staff at the Energy egon as well. wise about how we use less. Department, less than half of commer- We have a bipartisan amendment I am very pleased that we are at this cial building equipment that agencies from Senators HOEVEN and KLOBUCHAR point today where we are finally tak- buy actually even complies with the to try to help these nonprofits save en- ing up the energy efficiency bill. The government’s own rules. So I am going ergy. These are just a few of the good to be offering an amendment to the bill amendments, in my view, that build on chairman has mentioned it has been a that at least will provide some incen- the outstanding work done by Senators long time since we have seen energy tive to ensure that agencies actually SHAHEEN and PORTMAN lo these several legislation debated here on the floor. I follow the rules of the government. years. These amendments and the bill do find it troubling that we have gone This bill, as I have indicated, is bi- are going to help homes and businesses so long without meaningful and sus- partisan. We have been able to pass 62 use less energy, save money, create tained debate about energy policy. bills out of the Energy and Natural Re- jobs, without mandates, without spend- Each year our committee sends doz- sources Committee, each one with bi- ing new Federal money. ens of bills to the floor with our signa- partisan support. This is what Senators It got out of our committee by a 19- ture stamp of bipartisan approval have said they care about, this is what to-3 vote. I believe the reason it did is which I think is key. Yet for years we the other body has said they care because people said this is a common- have kind of seen the bills come to the about. sense approach to cutting energy waste floor and that has been the end of the Congressman KEVIN MCCARTHY, the and showing folks across the land that road for those particular efforts. While third ranking House Republican, said there are things you can agree on in a small number of our public lands bills earlier this year, ‘‘All American energy the Senate and come together. are able to pass through by unanimous independence means taking a hard look I am pleased to be here with Senator consent, those that are related to en- at energy production, distribution, re- MURKOWSKI. We have talked about this ergy, those that often need a little liability and efficiency.’’ In the House a long time, to get the Senate back in more work to pass this Chamber, are there is a bipartisan companion to this. the business of a modern energy policy virtually never brought up for further In other words, we have the good for- that creates jobs, that promotes energy consideration. tune of having Senator SHAHEEN and security and productivity. We started Senator PORTMAN working in a bipar- that with the hydropower legislation I do understand we have all kinds of tisan way. that was signed into law right after we pressing matters in front of us—obvi- In the other body—and Senator MUR- broke for the August recess. This is the ously the debate over the Syria resolu- KOWSKI and I have met with the House next logical step. tion clearly one of them, the con- Members interested in this issue—you I will say to colleagues, I do not see tinuing resolution that we will have in have Congressman PETER WELCH and how a Senator can say they are for an front of us as we work to fund the gov- Congressman CORY GARDNER actually ‘‘all of the above’’ energy policy in ernment, critically important. If we do creating a bipartisan caucus to pro- America without supporting energy ef- reach agreement on how we should pro- mote new financing tools that aid en- ficiency. This is the time. This is the ceed to either of those measures, I will ergy efficiency projects. Congressman bill. certainly be the first to agree they WELCH and Congressman MCKINLEY I look forward to working with our need to be brought forward for debate. have introduced companion legislation colleagues. I hope they bring us their But when we have finished those, I am to the one we debate today. various and sundry amendments. hopeful we will return, if we have not If anything, one of our challenges is I yield the floor. I know Senator yet concluded, to energy legislation be- there is a pent-up demand to debate en- MURKOWSKI has important comments cause it has been too long neglected in ergy issues in this Congress. If we to make. this Chamber. voted for all of the amendments I hear The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I came to the position as ranking people say they want to do, we would ator from Alaska. member of the Energy Committee back probably be here until New Year’s Eve Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I in 2009. I was very optimistic about being fed intravenously trying to fig- thank my colleague, the chairman of what we would accomplish in this area. ure out how to process all of them. We the Energy Committee, for his com- All of those of us on the committee had may not have time to address each and ments on not only this very important worked to deliver three major energy every amendment, but I know of at legislation but his leadership on energy bills during the proceeding years I had least a dozen bipartisan amendments issues as we have worked together on been on the committee. We had the En- the Energy Committee, a committee that colleagues plan to offer that will ergy Policy Act of 2005, we had the Gulf that I know the Presiding Officer en- produce even more energy savings for of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006, joyed his time on, recognizing that businesses and consumers, produce we had the Energy Independence and there is so much we can be doing as a more jobs for the U.S. economy. Security Act of 2007. All of them were Nobody is going to be able to say this Nation on a bipartisan basis to make a partially or entirely written by our is part of a dumb Federal mandate or difference within our communities, committee. They all received strong some kind of ‘‘run from Washington, across our regions, not only for the support in the Chamber, and they all one size fits all’’ approach. These are economy and jobs but to make a dif- eventually became law. approaches that look to productivity, ference globally in terms of how we the private sector for leadership and handle our energy and our energy re- Fast forward to where we are today. fresh ideas. For example, Senator BEN- sources. Our floor debate in 2007 remains the NET and Senator AYOTTE have a better We talk a lot about the ‘‘all of the last time, the last time the Senate building amendment. It strikes me as a above’’ strategy, and perhaps that has truly engaged on energy policy. In the very sensible one. different interpretations depending interim, about the best we have seen Senator INHOFE and Senator CARPER upon what part of the country you are are some amendments here and there have an amendment on thermal effi- from. But one of the slogans that was along the process or perhaps dueling ciency. Senator KLOBUCHAR and Sen- going around a few years back was: side-by-sides that seem are inevitably ator HOEVEN have an amendment to Produce more. Use less. Well, now we voted down.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\S11SE3.000 S11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13366 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 But the lack of action on energy leg- that we look to the efficiency side. It of those codes, but in this bill it is vol- islation is not because we have aban- must be a larger part of our energy de- untary, with the Federal Government doned a bipartisan approach in com- bate. It deserves to be a larger part of stepping in to help facilitate new mod- mittee. It is not because we have per- our Nation’s energy policy. els that others can choose to follow. haps run out of good ideas. It is cer- The reasons why are no mystery. Ef- The second point here is the cost. We tainly not because we are somehow un- ficiency is good for the economy and are all focusing on costs nowadays. The able or unwilling to report legislation for our environment. It enables us to costs of this bill are fully offset. It con- to the full Senate. We reported a com- waste less and to use our resources tains no direct spending. The only pro- prehensive bill back in 2009 that sat on more wisely—great conservative prin- vision that received a score from the the calendar untouched for 17 months. ciples. Congressional Budget Office has been We unanimously reported a bill to help At the same time it can help create dropped. A grants program that passed prevent another offshore spill in 2010. jobs and deliver lasting financial bene- our committee has now been dropped That too was ignored. fits. Study after study—and the chair- as well. Some of these things we look The reality is we have one of the man has pointed out some of those— at and say we would rather they had most bipartisan and active committees has shown we could save billions of dol- been in there, but we are trying to deal in the Senate. But, unfortunately, we lars every year through reasonable effi- with the cost side. are almost regularly in a situation ciency improvements, whether in small I appreciate both Senators SHAHEEN where we are not provided the floor appliances, large buildings, or some- and PORTMAN for working with us on time needed to complete our work. place in between. These potential sav- that. The authorizations that remain I am not complaining here, I am just ings cannot be overlooked at a time in the bill have been fully offset by cut- pointing out some facts. But the chair- when we see so many of our families ting a provision from the 2007 Energy man noted there has been this pent-up and businesses are struggling to make bill. Any Federal dollars that are ulti- demand, this frustration, about not ends meet, when our debt is escalating mately spent on this legislation will only where we are in the process but and the price of energy remains well have to be secured through a future ap- the opportunities that are lost. When above where most of us want it to be. propriations process within the context you think about the changing dynamic As policymakers, I can’t think of ef- of our larger debate about the overall in this country since 2009, I think ficiency as an energy issue alone. It is Federal budget. about what has changed in the energy also a bottom-line issue that affects The third point here is I support this sector during that course. The fact every one of us and every one of our bill because of the process that was fol- lowed to bring it to this point. Again, that we have not addressed real, ful- constituents back home. I wish to give the chairman credit, and some energy legislation is quite tell- While we can all agree on the impor- clearly Senators SHAHEEN and ing. tance of efficiency, we can also agree But I am hopeful the Senate is now there is a legitimate debate over the PORTMAN. It was bipartisan from the finally on the verge of reversing its un- Federal Government’s role in this area. beginning. The Senator from New Hampshire got together with the Sen- fortunate approach to energy policy. In my judgment, that role should be ator from Ohio to lead its development. As the chairman has noted, we have al- limited and the costs associated with it I can remember the conversation ready ordered more than 50 bills—50 should be minimal. years ago when he said: I am working The Federal Government must itself bills—to be reported to the Senate this on this. It was long before there was be efficient as it pursues efficiency. I year alone. Today, as we begin debate any draft. It was working through in on the Energy Savings and Industrial think these are areas we can work to the kind of good old-fashioned, roll up Competitiveness Act—I do not even enhance. We cannot simply lavish sub- your sleeves, let’s work on doing good know why we are calling it that; we sidies, pass bill after bill, or impose things in energy policy when it comes just call it Shaheen-Portman around mandate after mandate, and suggest to efficiency. I give him full credit. here. The work the authors of this leg- that is somehow a pursuit of a greater The committee held a hearing on this islation have done I certainly applaud. good. bill. We had testimony from the De- But we are here at this point because Instead, I think the Federal Govern- partment of Energy and other experts. of the very concerted efforts of the au- ment should strive to fulfill three pret- We moved through to a markup. This thors of this bill, Senators PORTMAN ty distinct roles. It can act as a could be considered regular order. We and SHAHEEN, their great bipartisan facilitator of information that con- improved the bill in the markup. We work, months and months of negotia- sumers and businesses need to make reported it favorably by a vote of 19 to tion, months of waiting. So to be here sound decisions. It can serve as a 3. Possible amendments have been today, to stand in support of this bill, breaker of barriers that discourage or worked on by members and staff alike is wonderful. prevent rational efficiency improve- over these past several months. I think I have spent some time on this floor ments from being made. As the largest there are many good amendments we talking about an energy blueprint I consumer of energy in our country, it all assume will easily win passage. had crafted back at the beginning of can lead by example by taking steps to At the same time the bill’s sponsors the year, Energy 20/20. I said this is 115 reduce its own energy usage. have continued to work to refine and pages of energy policy, but it can be Those are the criteria by which we improve the legislation leading to the summed up in one bumper sticker. It can evaluate whether the Federal Gov- product we have before us today. On says: Energy is good. The fact we are ernment is on the right track on en- scope and substance, on cost and on here on the floor talking about energy ergy efficiency and also the criteria by process, this bill has been a good exam- efficiency is absolutely key. which we can judge whether this par- ple. This has been an example of reg- When I mentioned that 20/20 blue- ticular bill, the Shaheen-Portman bill, ular order, working as usual, showing print, in it I make the point, I make would improve our current policies. how the Senate can work, showing the the push that we need to strive to Let me move to the bill for a moment Senate at its best. The only trouble we make our energy more abundant, more and explain why I support it. First, the have encountered is securing the floor affordable, clean, diverse, and secure. scope. The scope is both limited and time necessary to try to secure its pas- While we often focus on the more obvi- appropriate. It does not contain new sage. ous efforts to advance energy policy, in mandates for the private sector, not for It is my hope with the efforts of the my case more production on Federal buildings, not for appliances, not for sponsors of this bill, with the efforts of lands, passage of approval of the Key- anything. The provision on building the chairman of the Energy Committee stone XL Pipeline, the restoration of codes is a good example of what the bill continuing to push to build good some real balance in new regulation, does and does not do. things—rather than trying to blow up and I think a much greater focus on in- I would not be supporting a provision things—we will have an opportunity to novation, it is also critically important if it required the mandatory adoption see this measure enacted into law.

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It is has been the result of years of meet- ple who wish to save on their energy my hope we can move quickly and take ings and negotiations, of broad stake- consumption and their energy bills. up many of these bipartisan amend- holder outreach. It has been an effort There are substantial opportunities ments Chairman WYDEN has men- to craft the most effective piece of en- that exist across all sectors of our tioned. ergy legislation, efficiency legislation, economy to conserve energy and to cre- Let us make the most of the oppor- with the greatest chance of passing ate good-paying private sector jobs. As tunity we have before us now. Let us both Chambers of Congress and of we have already said, I think efficiency weigh the Federal Government’s proper being signed into law. has a great shot at passing both the role in efficiency. Let us make sure The legislation will have a swift and House and Senate and becoming law. this bill reflects all of that. Let us measurable benefit to our economy and Energy efficiency has emerged as an start working through the amendments our environment. In fact, as Senator excellent example of bipartisan and af- that have been filed and move forward WYDEN pointed out, we had a recent fordable opportunity to immediately with a process that will yield good pol- study by experts at the American grow our economy and improve our en- icy for this country. Council for an Energy-Efficient Econ- ergy security. Again, I thank the sponsors for their omy, which found this legislation, if it In addition to being affordable, effi- yeoman’s work in getting us to this is passed, has the potential to create ciency is widely supported because its point, and I look forward to the discus- 136,000 domestic jobs by 2025. They did benefits aren’t confined to a certain sion and the debate we will have in the a study in the last Congress, when we fuel source or a particular region of the days ahead. I know Senator SHAHEEN, first introduced the bill, which showed country. So much of the energy debate with all the work she has put into this, in addition to that job creation, it over the last few years has been about is anxious to finally discuss her bill in would also save consumers $4 billion by who benefits, whether it is fossil fuels, the Chamber. 2020 and be the equivalent of taking 5 alternatives, whether it is the North- I yield the floor. million cars off the road. It is a huge east, the South, the West. Everybody The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- benefit to our environment and to job benefits from energy efficiency. It is ator from New Hampshire. creation, which is probably at the top one of the policy areas where we can Mrs. SHAHEEN. As my colleague of our agenda right now, and also for come to a real agreement. Senator MURKOWSKI said, I am thrilled savings to consumers. It is no wonder that this legislation, to be here on the floor of the Senate Simply put, as my colleagues have Shaheen-Portman, enjoys such large today after 3 years of work with Sen- said, we need a comprehensive national and diverse support. It has received ator PORTMAN and so many other peo- energy policy. We have been overly de- more than 250 endorsements from a ple to be talking about the Energy Sav- pendent on foreign oil. We have been wide range of businesses, environ- ings and Industrial Competitiveness reliant on an outdated energy infra- mental groups, think tanks, and trade Act. structure. This is a situation that associations, from the U.S. Chamber of I wish to begin by thanking Chair- hurts business and that also gives our Commerce and the National Associa- man WYDEN and Ranking Member MUR- overseas competitors an advantage. tion of Manufacturers to the National KOWSKI for all of the support and great We have to think about an ‘‘all of the Resources Defense Council. These are work the Energy Committee has done above’’ strategy, as everybody has the types of nontraditional alliances to help get this bill to the floor. commented, that utilizes a wide range that have helped us get this bill to the As they pointed out, and as I know of energy sources: natural gas, oil, nu- floor. the Presiding Officer knows, the En- clear, and renewables such as wind, Senator PORTMAN and I worked with ergy Committee in the Senate has been biomass, and solar. This will give us a diverse groups to craft this year’s bill, very bipartisan. I had the opportunity stronger and more stable economy. We and we maintained a transparent and to spend my first 4 years here on the can’t just focus on the supply side, we open process in which we tried to make Energy Committee and I can attest to also need to think about how we con- sure all stakeholders had a meaningful that. I know what great work they sume the energy once we have it, the opportunity to comment on existing have done. The fact they have moved demand side. and proposed provisions and to suggest so many bills through the committee Efficiency is the cheapest, fastest their substantive additions. So using already speaks to the consensus they way to address our energy needs. En- that process of coalition building, we have been able to build on the com- ergy savings techniques and tech- were able to find common ground on a mittee around energy policy. Thank nologies, lower costs—they free up cap- number of important provisions, in- you both very much for all of that ital that allows business to expand and cluding commercial and residential great work. our economy to grow. I have been to so building efficiency codes, workforce Thank you to my partner in this ef- many businesses throughout New training, and language that aims to fort, Senator PORTMAN of Ohio. He is Hampshire in the last 3 years that, be- create a more robust public-private not on floor right now, but I sort of cause of their ability to save on their partnership between DOE’s Advanced claim him in New Hampshire because energy costs, have been able to stay Manufacturing Office and industrial he went to Dartmouth, so we figure he competitive and have been able to add energy consumers. has some New Hampshire roots. We jobs. This has a real benefit to our To talk a little about what is actu- have worked in a partnership on this economy and to businesses. ally in the legislation, this bill pro- legislation. It has been a very bipar- Efficiency, as I said, is the fastest vides incentives and support but, as we tisan effort. way to address our energy needs. I have all said, no mandates for residen- It reflects what I believe is an afford- think a lot of times people think about tial and commercial buildings in order able approach to the use of energy effi- energy saving and energy efficiency as to cut energy use. That is very impor- ciency technologies. It will help create turning down the thermostat, turning tant because buildings consume about private sector jobs. It will save busi- off the lights, putting on a sweater, but 40 percent of the energy used in the nesses and consumers money. It will energy efficiency today is about a United States. reduce pollution, and it will make our whole lot more than that. We can start The bill strengthens voluntary na- country more energy independent. by improving our efficiency by install- tional model building codes to make I know we are all very aware of the ing ready and proven technologies. new homes and commercial buildings crisis in Syria and how that looms over These are off the shelf. 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with State and private industry to again thank Chairman WYDEN and It is also supported, by the way, on make the code-writing process more Ranking Member MURKOWSKI for all of both sides of the Capitol. We have peo- transparent. their support, and I thank Majority ple in the House, including some House The legislation trains the next gen- Leader REID and Republican Leader Members I spoke to earlier today, who eration of workers in energy efficient MCCONNELL for their support in reach- are very interested in what we are commercial building design and oper- ing an agreement to get the bill to the doing over here on this legislation be- ation through university-based build- floor. cause they have companion legisla- ing training and research assessment I also thank three staff members tion—not identical but similar legisla- centers. whose hard work has really made this tion—in the House they are working on Shaheen-Portman assists our indus- possible—first, someone who was in my on a bipartisan basis. trial manufacturing sector, which con- office earlier but who has now moved So this is one that I think has a good sumes more energy than any other sec- on, Trent Bauserman, who worked very shot of getting through the Senate. I tor of the U.S. economy. The bill would hard to get us started on the legisla- think it also has a good shot of getting direct the Department of Energy to tion; Robert Diznoff, who has now through the House and going to the work closely with private sector indus- taken over in my office to work on the President for signature and helping to trial partners to encourage research, bill; and Steve Kittredge from the of- move America forward with a more development, and commercialization of fice of Senator PORTMAN. Without the sensible energy policy. innovative energy efficient technology three of them and without all of the We are going to see a lot of amend- and processes for industrial applica- other staffers both in my office and in ments on the floor, and I think a num- tion. This is something we heard very the office of Senator PORTMAN and all ber of these amendments will be bipar- clearly from businesses throughout the of the people on the committee who tisan and will help improve the bill. In country. They really need and they have worked so hard, we would not be fact, I am looking at a list here of want a more collaborative effort with here to have this debate today. about a dozen bipartisan amendments. the Department of Energy. They want So I thank all of them, and I look These are amendments—some of which we talked about in committee, some of to feel as though the Department of forward to hearing the amendments which have come since the process— Energy is working with them. So hope- and the robust discussion on the floor that involve some very thoughtful fully these provisions will help make and to continuing to work with my col- work done by our colleagues, and I am that happen. league Senator PORTMAN as we try to looking forward to having a debate on It also helps businesses reduce energy move this bill through the process. some of those. Actually, I have a list of costs and become more competitive by The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- 41 energy efficiency-related relevant incentivizing the use of more energy ator from Ohio. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, we amendments here. So this is an oppor- efficient electric motors and trans- are finally here on the floor, and I tunity for us to have a broader debate formers. would like to thank my colleague Sen- on energy but also to improve the en- It also establishes a DOE voluntary ator SHAHEEN for her comments and for ergy efficiency legislation before us. program called SupplySTAR, which is working with me over the last few Those of us on this side of the aisle modeled on something that has been a years to get to this point where we can talk about the need for an ‘‘all of the great success, the ENERGY STAR Pro- be talking about something that brings above’’ energy policy, and I certainly gram, to help make companies more us together, I hope, as a Senate, which believe in it. I think we need to do ev- aware of their supply chains and how is this effort to ensure that we have an erything we can to make ourselves to make them more efficient as well. energy plan for America that can help more energy independent so that we The legislation requires the Federal bring back jobs, help fix our trade def- are not dependent on dangerous and Government, which is the single larg- icit, and help spark an American man- volatile parts of the world, including est user of energy in the country, to ufacturing renaissance, and that is the the Mideast. We have certainly seen adopt more efficient building standards Energy Savings and Industrial Com- that here in the last couple of weeks and smart metering technology. The petitiveness Act. where what is happening in Syria and bill would require the Federal Govern- This is about energy efficiency. It is what is happening in Egypt affects ment to adopt energy-saving tech- about using what we have more effi- what goes on here in this country in nologies and operations for computers. ciently, and I think that makes a lot of terms of our energy costs and certainly Our data centers are huge users of en- sense for us to move forward. As Sen- our economy. So this need for energy ergy. It would allow Federal agencies ator SHAHEEN said, it is a first step, but efficiency should lead us to want to be to use existing funds to update plans it is an important step. sure we are including this legislation for new Federal buildings using the I thank the chair and ranking mem- in the mix. most current building efficiency stand- ber of the Senate Energy and Natural We need a policy that harnesses more ards. Resources Committee—Senator WYDEN, of our domestic resources. I believe in Finally, as has been said, this legisla- who spoke earlier, and Senator MUR- that. I believe we should be producing tion is fully offset, so there is no new KOWSKI, who is with us on the floor and more energy in the ground here in spending in this bill. We reallocate au- who spoke earlier—for all the support America. I am for producing more, but thorization from existing programs. they have given us over the last few I am also for making sure we don’t To conclude—and I know we are years to get this through the com- miss the other part of the equation, going to have a lot of amendments to mittee process and the markup process which is using less. So I believe pro- this bill—we have a number of bipar- and to add some important elements to ducing more and using less is a good tisan amendments that are going to the legislation, and we will see more as policy. make this bill better, that will make it the amendment process proceeds. I also This is part of the using-less part more substantive, and I look forward thank Leader REID for helping us bring that maybe we don’t talk about as to those amendments and to the debate this bipartisan legislation to the floor much on this side of the aisle, but it is we are going to have. I think this is a today, and I thank Senator MCCON- also very important. It is important in bipartisan, affordable, and I believe NELL, who has been very supportive of part because it creates jobs. It is a bill widely supported first step as we begin us moving this process forward. that is supported, by the way, by over addressing our Nation’s very real en- As has been said on the floor this 260 businesses, business association ad- ergy needs, particularly not just on the afternoon, this is really the first sub- vocacy groups, from the National Asso- supply side but on the demand side. stantive energy legislation we have ciation of Manufacturers and the As I have said, a lot of people have seen on the floor in a while—maybe 6 chamber of commerce to the Sierra worked very hard to get this bill to the years—and it requires help from both Club and the Alliance to Save Energy. floor, and while I am not going to walk sides of the aisle to get to this point. It The Christian Coalition is supporting through who all of those people are, I is bipartisan. it.

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We starts to practice what it preaches, be- I think the legislation got through think they have gotten away from that cause as it talks to the rest of us about the Senate Energy Committee with a a little bit—the Department of En- the need for more energy efficiency, we vote of 19 to 3 partly because of this ergy—and we need to be sure they get find that at the Federal Government support because members realize this back to it. there are lots of opportunities to make will help them and their constituents. It facilitates the already existing ef- them less wasteful and more efficient. Simply put, I think this legislation forts of companies around the country It directs the Department of Energy that the senior Senator from New that are trying to implement cost-sav- to issue recommendations that employ Hampshire and I have worked on and ing energy efficiency policies by energy efficiency on everything from proposed makes good environmental streamlining the way government computer hardware to operation and sense, I think it makes good energy agencies in this arena work with them. maintenance processes. sense, and I think it makes good eco- It also increases partnerships with Senator WYDEN had some good exam- nomic sense too. national labs. The national labora- ples earlier of some of the waste in the I spent time visiting with businesses tories have a lot of great research, and Federal Government that this bill will throughout my State of Ohio on this we want to be sure it is commercialized go after. This is smart because it is the bill and on this whole issue of energy, and shared with the private sector. right thing to do in order to save en- and they all say the same thing, which Also, it increases partnerships with ergy, but also it helps taxpayers be- is pretty obvious, and that is that en- energy and service technology pro- cause it is going to reduce the cost at ergy is an important component of viders and the national labs together the Federal Government. their business, it is part of the cost of to leverage private sector expertise to- It also takes an interesting common- doing business, and energy efficiency ward energy efficiency goals. sense step of allowing the General makes them more able to compete in The legislation strengthens the Services Administration to actually the global economy. model building codes so that builders update the building designs they have We do live in a global economy, and in States that choose to adopt them to meet energy-efficient standards that every day businesses in my State go up will have the most up-to-date energy have been developed since these de- against businesses not just in other efficient codes developed anywhere— signs were finalized, some of them States but in other countries. We are best practices. many years ago, and they can’t update not going to be able to compete on ev- The legislation establishes univer- them. We certainly want to be sure the erything. We don’t want to compete on sity-based building training and assess- new Federal buildings that are being wages with developing countries, for ment centers. Industrial assessments constructed are using the most up-to- instance. We want to have good wages centers are located around the country. date efficiency standards. This legisla- and good benefits in this country. We There is one in Dayton, OH. I had the tion permits that to happen. The gov- can compete on the quality of the opportunity to visit with one of the re- ernment has been looking for places to goods we produce. We want to keep searchers there recently, who was out tighten its belt. This is one. Energy ef- that quality high. But we have to be working with midsized smaller compa- ficiency is a great place to start. sure we are giving these businesses the nies, helping make them more energy All this adds up to a piece of legisla- ability to compete by helping to keep efficient. They are strongly in support tion that Americans across the spec- their energy costs low—again pro- of this legislation because they want to trum can support. It is fully offset, it ducing more and using less. expand the good work they are doing to contains no mandates, it requires the What this legislation does—and it is help more businesses be more energy Federal Government to be more effi- very significant—is it helps the private efficient, be more competitive, and add cient. sector develop the energy efficiency more jobs. According to a recent study of our techniques, technologies of the future. Under this legislation, these centers legislation, in 12 years, by 2025, Sha- We make it easier for employers to use also will be helping to train the next heen-Portman is estimated to aid in tools that will reduce their costs, ena- generation of workers in energy effi- the creation of 136,000 new jobs. The re- bling them to put those savings toward cient building design and operation. port says it is going to save consumers expanding jobs, plants, equipment, and Not only will these programs save en- $13.7 billion a year in reduced energy hiring new workers. The proposals con- ergy, but they will also help provide costs by 2030. A vote on this legislation tained in our bill are commonsense re- our students and unemployed workers is a critical step for achieving this goal forms we have needed for a long time. who need these skills with the skills of a true ‘‘all of the above’’ energy The bill contains no mandates. Let they will need to compete in this grow- strategy. It produces more energy at me repeat that. There are no mandates ing energy field. home, yes, but also uses less energy— in this legislation on the private sec- To repeat, this bill is not about forc- and uses it more efficiently. tor, period. In fact, many of our pro- ing companies to become more energy I urge my colleagues on both sides of posals come as a direct result of con- efficient or imposing mandates. It is the aisle to come down to the floor, versations we have had with folks in about incentives, and it is about giving offer their amendments, let’s have a the private sector about how the Fed- these companies the help they are ask- good debate and discussion, and let’s eral Government can help them to be- ing for. And we can do it at no addi- support this underlying bill. Let’s be come more energy efficient and to save tional expense to the taxpayer. Why? sure it leaves the Senate with a strong money, which they can then reinvest in Because the cost of this legislation is vote and, with it, rigorous debate to their businesses and communities. fully offset. In other words, we change ensure it can pass the House of Rep- Here is a brief overview of some of other programs at the Department of resentatives where, as I said earlier, the major parts of the legislation, some Energy to pay for the cost of this legis- there is a lot of interest, and that it of which have already been described lation. can go to the President for his signa- ably by my colleague from New Hamp- According to the Congressional Budg- ture to take this important step to- shire, but I just want to review them et Office, it has no impact. It is deficit ward making this country more com- quickly. neutral. But in fact it will save tax- petitive, more energy efficient, less de- First, it does specifically help manu- payers money, because all of us as tax- pendent on foreign oil, and creating facturing. It reforms what is called the payers will save money because of an- more jobs in the process while improv- Advanced Manufacturing Office at the other provision of the legislation, and ing the environment. It is a win-win- Department of Energy by providing that is because we go after the largest win.

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But when we do, I hope that provides a model on moving the energy that we generate? colleagues will support it. I think it is Senate forward on other bipartisan Specifically, this amendment is re- a very fine amendment. measures. lated to standby power, the power that I yield the floor and I suggest the ab- Mr. President, I yield back my time. is wasted keeping devices ready to use sence of a quorum. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I suggest at a moment’s notice. I prefer the term The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the absence of a quorum. ‘‘vampire’’ power or ‘‘vampire’’ elec- clerk will call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. tronics. This is the power our elec- The assistant legislative clerk pro- HEINRICH). The clerk will call the roll. tronics suck out of our power system ceeded to call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to when they are doing absolutely noth- Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask call the roll. ing. So this challenge of loss to vam- unanimous consent that the order for Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask pire electronics is certainly something the quorum call be rescinded. unanimous consent that the order for we ought to take on. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the quorum call be rescinded. Many electronic devices, from tele- objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without visions to desktop computers, cell Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I objection, it is so ordered. phone chargers, microwaves, use en- yield the floor and I suggest the ab- AMENDMENT NO. 1858 ergy when they are turned off but are sence of a quorum. (Purpose: To provide for a study and still plugged in. Often, you will see The PRESIDING OFFICER. The report on standby usage power stand- that little light that tells you it is still clerk will call the roll. ards implemented by States and other plugged in. This wasted energy ac- The assistant legislative clerk pro- industrialized nations) counts for roughly 5 percent of residen- ceeded to call the roll. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I call up tial electricity use. So about 1 kilowatt Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I ask amendment No. 1858. in every 20 or $1 in every $20 is utilized unanimous consent that the order for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to keep those little lights blinking. the quorum call be rescinded. objection, it is so ordered. The United States has yet to estab- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The clerk will report. lish standards for efficiency in prod- objection, it is so ordered. The legislative clerk read as follows: ucts related to standby power. Some Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, I think The Senator from Oregon [Mr. WYDEN] for States have done so, and other indus- there is a little confusion on the floor. Mr. MERKLEY, proposes an amendment num- trialized nations have taken action. I have an amendment. I have talked to bered 1858. This amendment would simply tell the virtually everyone. In fact, I can’t find Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask Department to look at the standards one person opposed to it. It is very sim- unanimous consent that further read- established elsewhere in the world, or ple. ing of the amendment be dispensed in individual States, compare them and What I would ask is that I be able to with. analyze them, so we can consider set aside the pending amendment for The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without whether a lot more could be done in the purpose of considering my amend- objection, it is so ordered. the United States to make us more ef- ment No. 1851. Let me make that and (The amendment is printed in today’s ficient. That efficiency is like pro- see if there is objection to that. RECORD under ‘‘Text of Amendments.’’) ducing free, available power by ending The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, in my the waste. In fact, the EPA estimates objection? view, this is a very practical amend- 100 billion kilowatt hours of electricity Mr. VITTER. I object. ment offered by my friend and col- are wasted by vampire electronics each The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- league from Oregon Senator MERKLEY. year. That adds up to $10 billion in tion is heard. It involves a study on standby power. extra energy costs. Mr. INHOFE. Mr. President, let me The amendment would, in effect, Depending on the age of components, go ahead and tell the floor what it is fund the study at the Department of running a cable box or large-screen TV, all about. I know I am going to be Energy to look at standby power stand- a DVD player, a gaming console, sur- wanting to come back to the floor and ards in States and other parts of the round sound setup, could be like run- get this in the queue. world to determine what is the most ning a significant refrigerator, a sig- It is very rare in this body that we feasible and practical way to approach nificant power draw, and DOE believes come up with something everyone is it. There is no authorization here. it is feasible to reduce this waste from for, something that wasn’t a part of the I think it is pretty obvious to Mem- standby power by about 75 percent. original legislation, for a very good bers of the Senate, there are a large The value of that 75-percent reduc- reason. We are talking about geo- number of electronic products, from tion would be equivalent to erecting thermal. televisions, cell phone chargers, to 25,000 3-megawatt wind turbines for Right now we all recall in the Energy microwaves, that cannot be completely free. That is a lot of wind power being Policy Act of 2005, there is a provision turned off without being unplugged, utilized. So let’s do it. that requires the Federal Government and we ought to find ways to reduce Under this amendment, the Depart- have a percentage of its energy be from wasted standby power. ment of Energy is instructed to con- renewable sources. The problem is this: It is my intention to support this duct a study of standards of standby Geothermal doesn’t create any new en- amendment. I think it is a practical power appliances and electronic de- ergy. It lets you use the energy that is idea. I yield any time to Senator vices that have been implemented by there, recover it, heat our homes, cool MERKLEY to explain his thoughtful other States or other industrialized na- our homes, put it back, and then reuse amendment. tions, and to evaluate which of the it again. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- standards studied would be feasible and As I say, it is something everyone is ator from Oregon. appropriate in the United States. It is for. It is 100 percent renewable. The Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I a simple idea and an important study only oversight originally was that it thank my senior colleague from Or- that can contribute substantially to did not actually create energy. The egon. I appreciate very much his call- the use of power effectively here in our amendment would change this to allow ing up this amendment and for his economy. geothermal heat pumps to be among

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I suggest the absence of meet its obligations in a cost-effective Carper amendment is a great example, a quorum. way. It is noncontroversial and some- as the chairman just said, of one that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The thing everyone wants. actually improves the bill. As I said, clerk will call the roll. It would be my hope after that expla- there are some amendments we may The assistant legislative clerk pro- nation the Senator from Louisiana not find bipartisan, but this is one, and ceeded to call the roll. would be willing to let me bring it up it is common sense. I appreciate him Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- for the purpose of considering it, put- working with the committee and work- dent, I ask unanimous consent that the ting it in the queue, and then going ing with us, and I just wish we could order for the quorum call be rescinded. back to where we were, acknowledging get it up for a vote and get it filed The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objections that he might have to other today. objection, it is so ordered. amendments. I hope we can work out our dif- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ferences on other amendments that are dent, I was next going to ask unani- ator from Louisiana. not relevant to the legislation so we mous consent to set aside the pending Mr. VITTER. Unfortunately, I am can go ahead with some of this debate. amendment and call up my amendment going to have to sustain my objection. My sense is that we have a good chance No. 1845. I understand the Senate is in But I am very hopeful this can be of doing that. Let’s figure out how to an a bit of an impasse, but, if I might, worked out in short order, as soon as a come together with a practical solu- I would like to talk about my amend- vote on my amendment is locked down. tion to be able to provide a vote but ment without calling it up with the In fact, I will go this far. It doesn’t also to allow us to proceed with this hope that later my friend and colleague even have to be on this bill. It does Senator WYDEN will be able to call up have to be in the near future, because debate. Senator INHOFE came over here to my amendment and put it on the list of the issue with regard to which I am offer his amendment. He wasn’t able pending amendments. very concerned happens on October 1. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So this is an extremely time-sensitive to. I hope we can, for the next good bi- partisan amendment, have that oppor- ator may proceed. issue. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. I am going I have had good discussions with the tunity. to talk a little bit about this impor- majority, and it seems as though we I yield. tant effort which has been authored in are going to be able to lock down that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- partnership with my good friend from agreement hopefully very soon. But ator from Louisiana. the wonderful State of Maine, Senator until then, I am going to have to ob- Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, let me COLLINS. I wish to take a minute before ject. offer this truly friendly suggestion. I Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I intend think we can proceed with this debate. I do that and say how important it is to support the Inhofe-Carper amend- Senator PORTMAN said proceed with the that we are finally debating, for the ment. In my view, this is really a com- debate. We can proceed with this de- first time in years, an energy bill in monsense clarification of existing law. bate right now. We can bring amend- the Senate. The fact that we are here I want colleagues to have a sense that ments to the floor, we can talk about today beginning this important debate this is the kind of bipartisan work that them, we can have a full debate on any is a huge testament to my colleague Senator MURKOWSKI talked about ear- amendment folks want to bring to the from the great State of New Hamp- lier, that we have been trying to do to floor. I encourage that. I think that shire, Senator SHAHEEN, and my good try to come to the Senate with ideas will move the process along because we friend from the days I served in the that really pass the smell test. I mean can basically do all of the substantive House and now fellow Senator from the they are common sense, they are prac- debate on these amendments. The only great State of Ohio, Senator PORTMAN, tical. thing I am talking about is a techni- and the leadership of Chairman WYDEN In that context, this amendment cality, which is making the amend- and Ranking Member MURKOWSKI. modifies the existing definition of re- ment pending. That is a technicality I think Senator PORTMAN and Sen- newable energy to provide that ther- that does not have to stop or delay or ator SHAHEEN are saying this in every mal energy that is generated from— prohibit any debate. way possible: For our country to truly from renewable energy sources ought My suggestion is to move full for- realize energy independence, energy se- to be considered renewable energy for ward with that debate as we work out curity, we need to efficiently use the Federal energy purchase requirements. this agreement. I am fully prepared in energy we have. That is exactly what For example, if a Federal agency has the same way to discuss and debate my Senators PORTMAN and SHAHEEN envi- access to thermal energy from ground- amendment. I am ready to do that sion with their legislation. We support water to heat or cool its facilities, whenever it is appropriate. energy security, and we save Ameri- under the Inhofe-Carper amendment The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cans money. that thermal energy would be consid- ator from Oklahoma. With that background, let me turn to ered renewable energy produced just as Mr. INHOFE. I don’t recall this hap- our amendment. Improving the energy if the buildings had solar or wind power pening before. Regarding the very efficiency of our schools is a no- to produce electricity. amendment that is an obstacle, keep- brainer, and that is why I am proud to I hope colleagues, in this spirit, will ing me from the vote, I ask unanimous partner with Senator COLLINS to make bring us these kinds of suggestions and consent right now to become a cospon- sure our efforts have the biggest bang ideas. Senator INHOFE brought this to sor of that amendment, the Vitter for the buck. This is a bipartisan us early on. I know we are going to amendment I am talking about. amendment. It will help streamline ef- have some more discussion because of I know what he is trying to do. I forts to improve the energy efficiency its connection to other matters, but I know he is going to make an effort to of our Nation’s schools while, most im- hope we will get a vote. It is common get this done maybe in other legisla- portantly, strengthening our children’s sense. It is practical. I intend to sup- tion if it does not happen here. I will be education. port it. I want the RECORD to reflect joining him in his cause. I see this as a Our schools are often confused by that. separate matter here, as I say. We want where to go and whom to work with to

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pursue energy efficiency efforts and ing to sort of pile up. That is because efficiency, and Senator UDALL is bring- education, and this is in part because colleagues are listening to what folks ing some of that sensible thinking to of how many agencies, departments, at home are saying. They are saying to the schools. State governments, and the like are in- Senator UDALL and Senator SHAHEEN I am looking forward to getting up volved. By providing a coordinating and Senator PORTMAN and myself— this amendment so we can vote on it, structure for schools to better navigate Senator MURKOWSKI, they are saying and I commend Senator UDALL for his existing Federal programs and the fi- when you all are back there in the fall: good work. nancing options available to them, we Try to find some ways to get things I yield the floor. are going to pare back duplicative ef- done. Get people to work together. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- forts and make it easier for schools I think we all understand how impor- ator from Alaska. across my State of Colorado and across tant energy is—and energy security. It Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I, the United States to save thousands of is about jobs. It is about a cleaner envi- too, wish to thank the Senator from Colorado and the Senator from Maine taxpayer dollars each year that then ronment. It about productivity. When I for their leadership in this area. When can be reinvested in strengthening our look at the specifics of this amendment we talk about being efficient, we think: education system. Senator UDALL and Senator COLLINS The amendment also has the dual are pursuing, sometimes I think it is OK. Let’s coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate so we do better with what it benefit of making Federal programs maybe too logical for the beltway. Peo- is we are utilizing. work better for our schools while still ple say it makes too much sense. When I will give an example of how some- schools do retrofits under the Collins- leaving decisions to the States, school thing such as this can make a dif- boards, and local officials to determine Udall amendment to become more en- ference in my State. I have noted be- what is best for their schools. ergy efficient and use cleaner power, fore that our energy costs in Alaska This is a commonsense amendment. I the kids come out winners, the envi- are some of the highest in the Nation. truly hope we get a chance to debate it ronment comes out a winner, and the Far too often our schools are in remote and to have an up-or-down vote on it. taxpayers come out winners. That is areas where basically they are not part Before I yield the floor, I would also the whole reason the Federal Govern- of anybody’s grid. They are in commu- like to point out—I know my colleague ment provides assistance to schools for nities that are diesel powered. It is a Senator WYDEN is well aware of this, as these types of projects in the first tough way to heat a community. Think are Senator SHAHEEN, Senator place. about how expensive it then becomes PORTMAN, and Senator MURKOWSKI— It is an opportunity for the Federal for the schools. The school has to ab- that when we have schools that operate Government to save money and ensure sorb these energy costs. on an energy efficient basis, studies that we maximize educational opportu- Where do these dollars come from? show our young people, our children nities for the kids. The reality is that Effectively, they come out of the edu- learn more effectively because if you Federal school efficiency programs are cation budget, and the State does step are in an environment that is com- now strewn, really, all over the Federal in. The State provides substantial as- fortable, where the light is appropriate, Government. They are scattered among sistance, but anywhere, anytime or where you can see, where you can take more than six different agencies. The anyplace we can work together to, in what is being taught, you are, of States have all these different pro- again, be more collaborative in our ap- course, going to have a better edu- grams and incentives. What Senator proach as to how we deal with our effi- cational experience. COLLINS and Senator UDALL seek to do ciency opportunities will ultimately A better educated America means a is to have a straightforward mecha- help our schools. stronger America, means a more pro- nism for improved Federal coordina- This is going to help the schools ductive America, a more competitive tion. In the real world that means we whether they are in Maine or Alaska or America. This has benefits across the are going to have more energy projects Colorado. Why these places are all board in every way imaginable—the built, and it means more schools are colder I am not sure, but maybe it broader effort that Senators SHAHEEN going to save energy and money. forces us to be a little more efficient. and PORTMAN brought forth but also I would also note—because my friend Maybe it forces us to figure out ways that Senators WYDEN and MURKOWSKI Senator MURKOWSKI is here—that the to work together better. I want to are handling here on the floor of the Udall-Collins amendment pretty much make sure we are able to get the edu- Senate. tracks something we have been inter- cation dollars into the classroom and I wish to draw attention to this im- ested in. The committee has been look- not basically fueling the boilers to portant amendment. I thank my col- ing at S. 1048, which was heard by the keep the kids warm. league Senator COLLINS. I know she Energy Subcommittee on June 25. I applaud my colleagues in this ef- will be here later to talk about her per- Again, no authorization. The mini- fort. The goal to increase coordination spectives and the other good work she mal costs are covered by existing DOE and cooperation at Federal, State, and is going to do when it comes to this im- funds. I wish to commend the Senator local agencies to be operating more ef- portant legislation. from Colorado for his good work and ficiently and utilizing existing rela- I yield the floor. particularly the bipartisan focus he has tionships is a positive. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- put on this and everything else that Again, I commend my colleagues for ator from Oregon. has to do with his Senate business. I their efforts in bringing us forward on Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, before he hope we will be able to vote on it. this particular aspect of energy effi- leaves the floor of the Senate, I wish to As this debate starts, I want col- ciency. I look forward to the oppor- commend my colleague from Colorado, leagues to see that we are going to tunity where we will be able to show a Senator UDALL. This is a practical, start stacking up good, commonsense, good bipartisan vote on this amend- commonsense amendment. There is no bipartisan amendments, and that is ment and on others. new expenditure of Federal funds. I am why there is so much value in energy I thank the Presiding Officer and I very pleased my colleague brought it efficiency. yield the floor. to the floor. It is reflective of the ap- Before Senator UDALL came to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- proach we see in the Energy Com- floor, I said we all get worked up ator from Maine. mittee in a host of areas where the around here by saying we are for ‘‘all Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, first, I Senator from Colorado consistently of the above’’ energy policy. It is al- wish to congratulate the bill’s spon- tries to find common ground and act in most obligatory for a Senator to say sors, Senators SHAHEEN and PORTMAN, a bipartisan way. they are for ‘‘all of the above’’ three for crafting the underlying bipartisan, One of the reasons I wanted to speak times every 10 or 15 minutes. A Senator commonsense energy efficiency bill. for just a minute is now we are seeing can’t be for an ‘‘all of the above’’ en- I am proud to be a cosponsor of their these bipartisan amendments are start- ergy policy unless they are for energy legislation, and I am pleased to see

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This efficiency. peer network to support the initiation draft rule was basically designed to I would hope that as we consider of these projects. take any of the sting of ObamaCare amendments to this bill, we could con- Finally, the amendment would re- away for Washington insiders—specifi- sider amendments that relate to the quire the Department of Energy to pro- cally Members of Congress and con- issue of energy so we can make real vide technical assistance to help gressional staff. progress and that we don’t end up—as schools navigate the financing and de- During the ObamaCare debate, we de- happened before the recess when I was velopment of these projects. Assisting bated an amendment on the Senate managing a bill on the transportation our Nation’s schools in navigating and floor, and it, to my pleasant surprise, and housing appropriations for the mi- tapping into existing Federal programs was actually adopted. The amendment nority side—distracted on two issues that will help them lower their energy said that every Member of Congress that had nothing to do with the under- usage and save the taxpayers’ money and all congressional staff have to go lying bill, important though it was. at a time of very tight and constrained to the exchange. They have to leave I am very pleased to join my col- educational budgets simply makes their very generous Federal employee league, the distinguished Senator from good common sense. health benefit coverage and go to the Colorado Mr. UDALL in sponsoring an I urge my colleagues on both sides of exchange. They have to go to the fall- amendment to help streamline the the aisle to support the Udall-Collins back position in terms of health care available Federal Energy Efficiency Fi- amendment numbered 1845. I thank not coverage that millions of Americans nancing Program to help improve the only the sponsors of the bill but the are dealing with and have to go to health and lower energy costs of our leaders of the energy committee, Sen- them right now or over the next sev- Nation’s schools. ator WYDEN and Senator MURKOWSKI, eral months. They have to live under There are a number of Federal initia- for their help and assistance to us. those same rules and under those same tives already available to schools to I hope we can start the debate on this circumstances of those tens of millions help them become more efficient. How- bill on a positive note by adopting a bi- of Americans. ever, in many cases schools are not partisan amendment that is going to I supported that. I think it is impor- taking full advantage of these pro- help our schools save money, reduce tant that the ruling elite, if you will, grams. I think this is particularly a energy costs, and also lower emissions. need to live under the same laws they problem in rural States such as Alaska That is the way to start the debate on created across the board. Specifically, or Maine, where the schools don’t have this bill. under ObamaCare, I think it is very the luxury of having grant writers who I thank the Presiding Officer and important that everybody in Congress can spend all day searching for Federal yield the floor. and in Washington—and I think this funding that might allow them to up- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- should be expanded to the administra- grade their energy efficiency or reduce ator from Louisiana. tion—live under the same system in emissions from their energy systems. Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I wish to terms of the exchange that many of Large urban schools may have the thank Senators COLLINS and UDALL for those folks created. ability to hire those full-time grant coming to the floor with their positive That was the statute that was sup- writers, but I know in my State of amendment, laying it out, and debat- posed to govern. After ObamaCare Maine it is very difficult for schools to ing it. I encourage everyone with an in- passed, to quote NANCY PELOSI, folks even become aware of these programs. terest in this bill—Democrats and Re- started looking and reading the bill to One of the purposes of the amendment publicans—to do the same. Come to the figure out what was in it. Lots of folks that Senator UDALL and I are offering floor, lay out amendments, and have in Washington got very concerned once is to help schools, regardless of their that debate so we can move forward in they read that revision and figured out size, take advantage of existing pro- a productive way as the first vote what was in it. They understood it grams. agreement is being worked on and fi- would create real dislocation and sting, I wish to stress that we are not cre- nalized, and that is what I am going to not for America—although it does do ating a whole lot of new programs. All proceed to do with regard to my that, but they were not concerned we are doing is providing a streamlined amendment. enough about that—but for Wash- coordinating structure for schools to My amendment is not related to this ington. help them better navigate available bill, but I have to bring it up now be- For months, many people lobbied the Federal programs and financing op- cause it is very time sensitive. It is administration to try to get around tions. I also wish to emphasize—par- about something that is very wrong, in this and make up some regulation that ticularly to my Republican col- my opinion, that is happening October would take the sting out of that provi- leagues—that our amendment still 1. sion. After intense lobbying, sure leaves all the decisions to the States, Many of us in this Chamber, and cer- enough, the Obama administration local school boards, and local officials tainly myself, regularly talk against issued this rule—again, as I mentioned about how best to meet the energy the exemptions under ObamaCare that a minute ago—right after we left town needs of their schools. are created for the rich and powerful and safely away at the start of the Au- So what does our amendment do? and politically connected. Many in this gust recess. Specifically, the amendment would es- body, including myself, regularly talk The rule did a few things, all of tablish the Department of Energy as about the abuses of this administration which I think are beyond the law, con- the lead agency in coordinating a going beyond their legitimate author- trary to law, and outrageous. First of cross-developmental effort to help ini- ity and what is in the law. They are all, it says the statute, which says all tiate, develop, and finance energy effi- making up stuff through Executive or- official staff of Members of Congress ciency, renewable energy, and retro- ders, rulemaking, and Executive fiat. need to go to the exchanges—the first fitting projects for our schools. It As I said, I am certainly in that group. thing the rule says is we don’t know would also require a review of existing I believe an action was taken re- what official staff means, so we are Federal programs and financing mech- cently that is a horrible, dangerous, going to leave it up to each individual anisms, the formation of a streamlined and offensive example of both of those Member of Congress to decide if any process of communication and out- things, and my amendment would cor- member of their staff is official staff. reach to the States, local education rect that situation. I will back up and So each Member of Congress can decide agencies, and schools of these existing explain what I am talking about. whether anybody on their staff has to programs to make them more aware of Right after all of Congress left for go to the exchange at all. I think that their existence, and the development of the August recess—a little over 1 is ludicrous on its face and completely a mechanism for Governors, State en- month ago—the Office of Personnel contrary to the statute.

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It erage with their employer that they Senators UDALL and COLLINS have. doesn’t exist for us under the law; it are losing because of the economics of Let’s move forward with the process as doesn’t exist for any American. So this new situation, and they are being we nail down this first vote agreement. they made up out of thin air this rule forced to the exchange. The clear lan- As we get to a vote on this amend- that the taxpayer-funded subsidy guage and intent of that provision in ment, I urge my colleagues to follow would follow all of these folks—Mem- ObamaCare was for Members of Con- the first and, in many ways, most basic bers of Congress and the staff who are gress and staff to have to experience rule of democracy: that the rules we required to go there—to the exchange. the same thing, and that is the clear impose on the governed we should live Again, that is not in the law. That is language and that is the clear intent. by. That is absolutely essential. That contrary to the letter and spirit of this So we should live by that, not get should be the case across the board, provision. There is a separate provision around it. And, in my opinion, we certainly including ObamaCare, and in of ObamaCare that specifically says should expand it to the President, who the case of ObamaCare, there is spe- with regard to all individuals going to has volunteered to go to the exchange, cific language which says that. That is the exchange that when they do this, to the Vice President, and to all of what it says. That is what it is sup- when they go to a plan on the ex- their political appointees. That is what posed to be about. This illegal OPM change, they lose their employer-pro- our amendment does. That is what our rule completely invalidates and gets vided subsidy. So that is specific about bill does. around that rule, so we need to act to I wish to thank all of the Members, the situation of folks going to the ex- fix that now, well before October 1. Senate and House, who were working change and directly contrary to this Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the hard on this proposal, including Sen- law. floor. As I suggested at the beginning, I ators ENZI, HELLER, JOHNSON, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- think this is a special exemption for many others. I know I am missing sev- ator from Colorado. eral. There are several House Members, Washington, a special bailout for Wash- Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I call up led by Congressman RON DESANTIS of ington, to ensure Washington doesn’t amendment No. 1847. Florida, who are working on identical have to live by the same rules, in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there House language. They are hard at case with regard to ObamaCare and the objection? work, particularly in the context of the exchanges, that all of America does, Without objection, it is so ordered. CR. and it is beyond the statute and it is The clerk will report. The bottom line is this: There should The bill clerk read as follows: beyond the President’s constitutional be no special Washington exemption authority. He can’t make things up out The Senator from Colorado [Mr. BENNET] from ObamaCare. All laws we pass proposes an amendment numbered 1847. of thin air. For that reason, I have should apply to us every bit as much as joined with many colleagues to draft a other Americans, and certainly we, as Mr. BENNET. I ask unanimous con- bill which would make an amendment is the clear language and is the clear sent that the reading of the amend- to this bill to propose that would fix intent, should live under that fallback ment be dispensed with. that, and it is no Washington exemp- plan of the exchanges just as every The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion from ObamaCare. other American does. No other Amer- ator from Louisiana. Specifically, the bill would do three ican gets this special subsidy the OPM Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, as I things: First of all, it does away with rule gives to us. made clear previously but I will re- this OPM rule and it clarifies that Folks in this class under my amend- state, I objected to and I continue to Members don’t get to pick and choose ment and bill would be able to qualify object to laying aside any amendment who is official staff. Congressional staff for a subsidy, if it is the same subsidy and making another amendment pend- is congressional staff. that is available to other Americans, ing. We made that clear between the Then it says, all Members of Con- according to income category. So if a floor staff of the minority and majority gress, all congressional staff—and we person qualifies by income, fine. But side. That was crystal clear, so I ob- expand it to the President and Vice this is way beyond that. This is a spe- ject. President and all political appointees cial deal, a special exemption for Con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. We are of the Obama administration—all of gress, and we need to say there should on the amendment from the Senator those folks have to go to the ex- be no Washington exemption. This bill, from Colorado. changes, the clear language of present this amendment does that clearly and The Senator from Colorado. law with regard to Members of Con- categorically. Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, I ask gress and their staff. I urge my colleagues, Democrats and unanimous consent that the calling up Finally, we fix the other part of this Republicans, to support this. of the amendment be vitiated out of re- illegal rule. We say this subsidy Mem- Let me end by talking about a vote. spect for my colleague from Louisiana. bers of Congress and staff currently I am bringing up this amendment on The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without enjoy under their present health care this bill. The reason is this issue is objection, it is so ordered. coverage can’t follow them to the ex- very time sensitive. This rule, which The Senator from Louisiana. change. That is not the case for any was made up out of thin air, in my Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, I wish to other American. That is not in the law. opinion, goes into effect and all of this very briefly thank the Senator. That is In fact, in ObamaCare, there is a broad- is set to happen October 1. So this de- a very generous and gentlemanly thing er provision completely contrary to bate has to happen, a change to this to do. This was the understanding be- that, so we say that cannot happen. rule has to happen before October 1. tween the floor staff. I know appar- That is what our bill and our amend- That is why I am bringing it up now ently it wasn’t properly communicated ment is. and demanding a vote. But, actually, to the Chair, but that was the clear un- I think it is a fundamental, a thresh- that vote doesn’t have to be on this derstanding, and I appreciate that ges- old, and a very important rule of de- bill. I will accept any fair, reasonable, ture. mocracy that the governors have to substantive vote before October 1. But The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- live by the same laws they pass and im- we need to lock that down. I think we ator from Colorado. pose on the governed. I think that are well on our way to locking that Mr. BENNET. Mr. President, through should be the case across the board and down, and I look forward to that. the Chair, I would say to the Senator

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I wish to thank the This bipartisan amendment is broad- The challenge, however, is that about chairman and the ranking member for ly supported—from the Alliance to half of the energy used in commercial their incredibly great bipartisan work Save Energy to the Real Estate Round- buildings is under the control of the on this energy bill. I wish to thank table, to the Sierra Club. It also re- tenants, not the owners. This amend- Senator JEANNE SHAHEEN from New ceived a favorable hearing in the Sen- ment would promote efficiency in com- Hampshire and Senator PORTMAN from ate Energy Committee in June, and I mercial buildings by establishing a Ohio for the bipartisan work that has thank the chairman for that. The Con- Tenant Star program to recognize the been going on for months, if not years, gressional Budget Office has confirmed energy efficiency achievements of on this bill. it has no score. building tenants, as ENERGY STAR I am pleased to come to the floor—I I urge my colleagues to support this does for the owners. wish to introduce my amendment but bipartisan and commonsense amend- We looked at this in the committee, not today because of the objection, but ment. I hope we can get to the business particularly in the Energy Sub- to at least talk about a bipartisan of legislating around this incredibly committee on June 25. To me, again, amendment we would like to get on important bipartisan bill. trying to build on successful ap- this bill. I wish to thank my colleague With that, I thank the Presiding Offi- proaches is simply what the country Senator AYOTTE for joining me in this cer for his patience, I yield the floor, wants us to be doing here in the Sen- important effort. and suggest the absence of a quorum. ate. It is the focus of the underlying Our amendment is based on stand- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill. It is the focus of the amendments alone legislation we have written clerk will call the roll. that are pending—each one of them called the Better Buildings Act, which The bill clerk proceeded to call the supported in a bipartisan way. encourages energy efficiency in com- roll. This amendment, as far as I can tell, mercial buildings. Over the last several Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask has a real cross section of businesses years we worked with building owners unanimous consent that the order for interested, for obvious reasons. It con- across Colorado and the country to the quorum call be rescinded. stitutes almost half the buildings in craft the legislation. The economic and The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. the United States. environmental benefits of improving BROWN). Without objection, it is so or- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- energy efficiency in buildings are clear. dered. sent that a letter of support we re- A well-publicized retrofit of the Em- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I com- ceived be printed in the RECORD. pire State Building in New York re- mend the Senator from Colorado on a There being no objection, the mate- duced energy usage by 38 percent—al- fine amendment. I hope we are going to rial was ordered to be printed in the most 40 percent—and it saved an esti- get a chance to vote on it. I think he RECORD, as follows: mated $4.4 million annually for the mentioned that commercial buildings JUNE 24, 2013. building owner. The retrofit also cre- consume almost half of the energy used Re Better Buildings Act (S. 1191—‘‘Tenant ated over 250 construction jobs right in the United States. Star’’). here in the United States that can’t be What I think is important for the Hon. RON WYDEN, sent overseas. Senate to see is the bipartisan amend- Chair, Committee on Energy & Natural Re- It is this example, and these ideas, ments are now piling up. We started off sources, U.S. Senate. that helped form the basis for the Bet- with a very good amendment, the Hon. AL FRANKEN, ter Buildings Act and this amendment. Inhofe-Carper amendment in terms of Chair, Subcommittee on Energy, U.S. Senate. Hon. MICHAEL BENNET, In crafting the measure, we started thermal power, Senator UDALL and U.S. Senate. OLLINS to think about efficiency in buildings Senator C talking about retro- Hon. LISA MURKOWSKI, not only from the top down where a fitting schools, getting more for the Ranking Member, Committee on Energy & Nat- building owner makes the improve- kids and for a better environment ural Resources, U.S. Senate. ments, but also from the bottom up without spending new Federal money, Hon. JIM RISCH, where a tenant would see advantages and now we have the Bennet-Ayotte Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Energy, U.S. from designing and configuring their proposal to deal with commercial Senate. rented office space in an energy-effi- buildings consuming almost half of the Hon. KELLY AYOTTE, cient manner. With all of that in mind, energy consumed in the United States. U.S. Senate. DEAR SENATORS: We represent real estate the amendment we have introduced ac- You have bipartisan amendments, I owners, developers, building managers, en- complishes two principal goals. First, say to my colleagues, in effect, stack- ergy service companies, efficiency financing it allows for a first-of-its-kind study by ing up on the floor of the Senate. I sources, environmental and efficiency advo- the Department of Energy to chronicle think the reason that is the case is be- cates, and other stakeholders who support private sector best practices as tenants cause Senators are coming back from market-based solutions to lower energy con- build out their lease spaces in commer- the August break. They were home sumption in our built environment. As the cial buildings. This study would then having community meetings and talk- Senate considers energy legislation, we sup- inform a voluntary Department of En- ing to folks, and people said—whether port proposals that encourage cooperation by landlords and tenants in our nation’s ergy program to recognize tenants, to you are from Ohio, like the Presiding commercial buildings to save energy as acknowledge tenants that design and Officer, or Oregon or New Hampshire, leased spaces in these structures are de- construct high-performance lease different parts of the country—you go signed, constructed, used, and occupied. spaces in the future. back there and find a way to deal with We thus commend Senators Bennet and The second provision, called Tenant some real challenges, and do it in a bi- Ayotte for introducing S. 1191, the ‘‘Better Star, would expand on the popular EN- partisan way. So that is what the un- Buildings Act of 2013.’’ The act takes a mar- ERGY STAR Program and make it derlying bill does. That is what the ket-driven, voluntary, ‘‘best practices’’ ap- available to tenants, not just land- three amendments we seek to be able proach to align building owners and their tenants to reduce demands on the energy lords. Under our amendment, tenants to vote on do. grid. As this proposal fits within existing will be recognized for the efficient per- In the case of this particular amend- voluntary programs, it has no regulatory im- formance of their leased office space. ment, the voluntary ENERGY STAR pact and does not require new appropria- This will provide value to their cus- Program has created an incentive for tions.

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But ter Buildings Act takes a holistic approach ment. That is a trifecta of valuable they often have very limited choices in by considering office tenants’ impact on en- concerns being addressed with one the design or the operation of the en- ergy consumption and behaviors. Notably, piece of legislation, being done in a bi- ergy-consuming aspects of the struc- the act brings the voluntary ENERGY STAR partisan way. ture they lease. rating for whole-buildings to the next level I know the popular wisdom is you This is an attempt to address that by authorizing a ‘‘Tenant Star’’ program to cannot thread the needle on legislation issue, and I think it is a smart realistic certify leased spaces in buildings as energy efficient. Considering the overwhelming suc- and that even on something such as en- approach. It encourages tenants to cess and private sector acceptance of EN- ergy efficiency, these folks are going to make structural investments when ERGY STAR for buildings—which are lo- try to see if they can get their bipar- they enter into new leases or renew ex- cated in all 50 states, represent billions of tisan amendments passed, but at the isting leases. The act asks the Depart- square feet of commercial floorspace, and end of the day, the forces who want to ment of Energy to study and learn saved American businesses over $2.7 billion block legislation, because they care from private sector ‘‘best practices’’ to in utility bills in 2012 alone—it is sound en- about a particular issue, are too achieve high-performance, cost-effec- ergy policy to evolve this program to the strong. I hope Senators are going to see tive measures with viable payback pe- ‘‘Tenant Star’’ level of leased spaces. We strongly support the Better Buildings we are going to make sure people have riods on efficiency. Act and its ‘‘Tenant Star’’ provisions. We a chance to have their issues heard. It also builds on the success of the urge the Senate to enact S. 1191 whether on But we also want them to see that to voluntary ENERGY STAR Program its own or as part of any energy package lose the ability to have a key part of that a lot of folks are familiar with and that may be put to a vote. an ‘‘all of the above’’ energy policy—I kind of moves ENERGY STAR into the BETTER BUILDINGS ACT (S. 1191/H.R. 2126)— have said you cannot have an ‘‘all of tenant space, creating a tenant-ori- ‘‘TENANT STAR’’ ENDORSERS the above’’ energy policy if you are not ented certification called Tenant Star Alliance to Save Energy, American Coun- for energy efficiency. To not advance for leased spaces, again, with the goal cil for an Energy-Efficient Economy, Amer- this particular cause—and we passed of transforming the way building own- ican Hotel & Lodging Association, American the hydropower bill. It is a good bill. ers and their tenants think about en- Institute of Architects, American Resort De- People said it was the first major en- ergy. velopment Association, American Society of By the way, this legislation is sup- Interior Designers (ASID), ASHRAE, Asso- ergy bill since 2009. This is the next ciation of Energy Engineers (AEE), Bayer logical step. We ought to take it. ported by the Real Estate Roundtable, MaterialScience LLC, Boston Properties, I see the Senator from Ohio here, a group that has looked at this under- Brandywine Realty Trust, Building Owners who has done so much good work, and lying legislation, this amendment, and and Managers Association (BOMA) Inter- I will yield at this time. I know he has thinks this helps them to accomplish national, CBRE, Inc., CCIM Institute, a great interest in this topic. I hope, some of their goals in energy effi- Danfoss, EIFS Industry Members Associa- when we get a chance to vote on the ciency. It is also supported by the Res- tion (EIMA), Empire State Building Com- Bennet-Ayotte amendment, Senators taurant Association, the National As- pany/Malkin Holdings, Energy Systems will support it. sociation of Manufacturers, and others. Group, First Potomac Realty Trust, Illu- So this better buildings amendment minating Engineering Society (IES). I yield back. Institute for Market Transformation, In- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Senator AYOTTE and Senator BENNET stitute of Real Estate Management, Inter- ator from Ohio is recognized. have offered I think is strong. I wish national Council of Shopping Centers, John- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I they could have actually taken the son Controls, Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle, LBA stand to strongly support this amend- amendment today off the calendar and Realty, LonMark International, Metrus En- ment. I think it is exactly as the chair- actually been able to technically offer ergy, Inc., NAIOP, the Commercial Real Es- man has suggested. It is bipartisan. It it. But we did have a good debate on it, tate Development Association, National helps to solve a problem we have right and I am hoping soon we will be able to Apartment Association, National Associa- tion of Energy Service Companies now, and I applaud Senator BENNET resolve these other issues and be able (NAESCO), National Association of Home who spoke earlier, and also Senator to move forward with an actual vote on Builders, National Association of Real Es- AYOTTE from New Hampshire, who has this because this is a classical example tate Investment Trusts, National Associa- joined with him to take a lead on this. of where we can come together as Re- tion of REALTORS®, National Association of They have worked with us. They have, publicans and Democrats, finding com- State Energy Officials, National Electrical again, by this amendment, I believe, mon ground on how to have a true ‘‘all Manufacturers Association, National Fen- offered a good opportunity to improve of the above’’ energy strategy, not just estration Rating Council (NFRC), National the underlying legislation. I think it is produce more energy, which I strongly Multi Housing Council, Natural Resources Defense Council. consistent with the underlying legisla- support, but also use the energy we OpenADR Alliance, Plumbing-Heating- tion. have more efficiently. Cooling Contractors—National Association, By the way, it is an amendment that Since buildings are about 40 percent Prologis, Inc., Real Estate Board of New makes sense because there is right now of energy usage, this is very smart leg- York, Related Companies, Rising Realty a disconnect between those who own islation, building on the other amend- Partners, Rudin Management Company, Inc., commercial buildings and those who ments we heard about today—on using Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contrac- are tenants in those buildings. We have geothermal, being sure it is part of re- tors National Association, Inc., Shorenstein heard this around the country as we newable energy; ensuring that our Properties LLC, Sierra Club, Spray Poly- urethane Foam Alliance (SPFA), SUN DAY have talked about efficiency. It kind of schools have the best information to be Campaign, The Real Estate Roundtable, The gets the landlords and the tenants in able to become more energy efficient; Stella Group, Ltd., Tishman Speyer, sync with lowering energy costs. It is and other amendments. Again, I count Transwestern, U.S. Green Building Council, market driven. It is nonregulatory. It about a dozen of them here that are bi- USAA Real Estate Co., Vinyl Siding Insti- takes a ‘‘best practices’’ approach to partisan amendments that we hope to tute, Vornado Realty Trust. address this issue. have on the floor as part of this under- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am Owners and managers of large com- lying bill to help create more jobs, going to stay here to see if other col- mercial buildings report that their ten- have a cleaner environment, make us leagues would like to bring over their ants consume over 50 percent of the less dependent on foreign oil, and move amendments. As I indicated in opening total energy in the structure, but again forward on this important leg of our comments a couple hours ago, I think there is this disconnect because owners national energy strategy.

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Mr. President, I it is an issue where we can find com- other issue, energy and energy effi- ask unanimous consent that the pend- mon ground, as you can see by the ciency would be a logical one, because ing amendment be set aside, and I call amendment I have done with Senator we all understand how inextricably up my amendment No. 1856. HOEVEN. linked national security and energy se- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senator HOEVEN from North Dakota curity are. objection? knows a little bit about producing en- So, now, after we have had the Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ob- ergy with their oil production, natural thoughtful Inhofe-Carper amendment ject on behalf of my colleague who has gas production, the biofuel production on thermal power, we had the Udall- an arrangement with the majority staff they share with Minnesota. We are Collins amendment in terms of school on this on the basis of his interest in some of the top biofuel producers in retrofits, we had the Bennet-Ayotte objecting until he gets a unanimous the country. But in our States we also amendment which deals with commer- consent agreement that I think is believe in conserving energy and in en- cial buildings, which comprise almost being worked on. ergy efficiency. We believe this bill is a half of the energy used in America, we The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- good bill and also that this amendment now have a very good bipartisan tion is heard. is a very good addition to the bill, as it amendment brought to the floor of the Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I allows nonprofits, such as places of Senate by the senior Senator from would still like to talk about this worship, to also share in the energy ef- Minnesota, Senator KLOBUCHAR, and amendment. And I want to thank both ficiency program, and they are very in- Senator HOEVEN. Senator WYDEN for working with us on terested in moving ahead with this There are literally hundreds of thou- this amendment and also Senator MUR- amendment. sands of museums in this country, KOWSKI for working with us on this So I thank you. I thank the authors, houses of worship, youth organizations. amendment. I appreciate their support. and I thank the chair and the ranking All of these programs are looking at This is an amendment Senator member of the committee. ways in which they can save energy. I yield the floor. HOEVEN and I have submitted together. The reality is lots of the tools are not The PRESIDING OFFICER. The sen- I will describe it to you because I think available to them because they are tax ior Senator from New Hampshire is it is such a good amendment. We want exempt. So what we have here is a pilot recognized. to make sure we get moving on this Mrs. SHAHEEN. Thank you, Mr. project. Let me kind of underline. Ev- very important bill that I support, as President. erybody talks about big programs and well as these amendments. I want to commend Senator KLO- their ‘‘one size fits all,’’ they are ‘‘run The Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act BUCHAR on her efforts. This is another from Washington’’ and it is kind of one would provide assistance to nonprofit one of the great bipartisan amend- dastardly plot after another from the organizations to help make the build- ments that has been worked on to add Federal Government. ings they own and operate more energy to this energy efficiency legislation. It The Senator from North Dakota and efficient. shows how great the opportunity is for the Senator from Minnesota come and Nonprofit organizations are the heart this legislation to provide for savings say they want to have a pilot project, of our country and serve millions of for people, to get people engaged in the a pilot project to award grants of up to Americans every day. Nonprofits in- idea of how much energy they are $200,000, with a match by the Federal clude hospitals, schools, houses of wor- using and what the costs of that energy Government, to make efficiency im- ship—particularly supportive of this are, and also what the environmental provements to these buildings and amendment—and youth centers. They benefits and the benefits to consumers these houses of worship, museums, all face the choice of making facility im- and the benefits to our national secu- of these institutions that every Mem- provements or serving more people, rity are in encouraging energy effi- ber of the Senate cares a great deal which is also difficult for them. ciency. So I want to commend her and about. That choice is clear for so many or- thank her for all of her efforts, and we I was especially appreciative, because ganizations. Nonprofits often operate will continue to have this discussion on Senator KLOBUCHAR and Senator in older, less efficient buildings, and the floor as we wait for some kind of an HOEVEN were supportive of some of the because of their nonprofit status, they agreement from Senator VITTER. ideas Senator MURKOWSKI and I had to cannot participate in energy efficiency Thank you. revise this. This is a good amendment. programs despite the financial benefits The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This is already the fourth in the queue of energy efficiency retrofits and other ator from Oregon. of thoughtful, commonsense, low-cost improvements. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I am proposals that have come to the floor This amendment is about allowing very hopeful that when we get a chance of the Senate. the Department of Energy to make to vote on this amendment the Senate I hope my colleagues will shortly grants of up to $200,000 for energy effi- accepts it. I want to put it in the con- give us the opportunity to get to this ciency projects over the next 5 years. text of where we are, because we are bill. This is the Senate. Senators like The amendment requires a 50-percent seeing this pattern of Senators—and I to address a variety of issues. But the cost share and includes provisions to was in North Dakota for Senator reality is, while we had a very good hy- ensure that the projects achieve sig- HOEVEN a few days ago. We were listen- dropower bill passed right before the nificant amounts of energy savings and ing to constituents, I am sure very August recess, 60,000 megawatts of hy- are done in a cost-effective manner. similar to the kinds of concerns re- dropower, responsible for 60 percent of This amendment, the Klobuchar- flected by folks in Minnesota. They all the clean energy in the country, this Hoeven amendment, is fully offset. I were saying: Go back there in Sep- bill is the first major piece of energy appreciate the work of the committee tember and focus on real problems and legislation on the floor of the Senate and the committee staff on this amend- come up with real solutions. We have since 2007. That is light years ago in ment. seen all of this bickering. We have seen terms of the dramatic changes we have I urge my colleagues to support the all of this quarreling. What we want to made in so many reforms in other Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act see is on the concerns that most affect areas. amendment. us: our pocketbook, our environment, For example, I saw in North Dakota Before I yield the floor, I again want in this case national security. over this weekend dramatic changes in to thank Senator SHAHEEN and Senator Senator SHAHEEN made an excellent terms of natural gas policies. We have PORTMAN for their tireless efforts to point several hours ago when she point- a host of issues to talk about there. We

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So fering another bipartisan amendment I do hope folks realize that what has I am very appreciative to the Senator on top of the geothermal amendment, been put together by the sponsors of from Minnesota who has been working the schools amendment, the amend- this bill, the Senator from Ohio, the with the Senator from North Dakota. ment to encourage tenants to be more Senator from New Hampshire, is wor- I would like to see somebody explain energy efficient, and now we have this thy of our consideration, not only on to houses of worship and museums and amendment on nonprofits that own these amendments, but, again, the youth organizations why it does not buildings that want to do the efficiency fuller spectrum of how we are more make sense to start a pilot project so retrofits. I appreciate them working wise in our energy consumption, how they can squeeze more value out of the with us to find offsets and being sure it we are better stewards of that which scarce dollars they have for running does not add to the deficit and that it we have when it comes to energy and their incredibly valuable programs. I is a responsible approach on the fiscal our energy resources. So I will throw do not think any Member of the Sen- side as well. the bouquet to those who have got us ate, Democrat or Republican, can make I yield the floor. to this point. the case that that makes any sense. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- I see the Senator from Wyoming has appreciate the Senator from Minnesota ator from Alaska. joined us. coming over. I am prepared to stay Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I I yield the floor. here until all hours so Senators who cannot help but join the bouquet toss- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are willing to do what we heard all ing that is going on here today, about ator from Wyoming. summer the American people want us not only the amendment Senator Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, I filed an to do, which is to address real issues, HOEVEN and Senator KLOBUCHAR have amendment to S. 1392 that will prevent do it in a bipartisan way. I hope other introduced as it relates to our non- the Environmental Protection Agency Senators will come over and approach profits, but again the other measures from a massive regulatory overreach. this the way the Senator from Min- that have been brought up for discus- It has been cosponsored by Senators nesota and the Senator from North Da- sion here this afternoon—geothermal, BARRASSO and FLAKE. kota have done. school efficiency. It really does drive My amendment is simple and I thank my colleague. us to the point of this energy efficiency straightforward. It promotes the right I yield the floor. legislation, how it is not just in one of a State to deal with its own prob- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- section or sector, it is economywide. It lems. It returns the regulation of re- ator from Ohio. is all aspects of our lives. gional haze to where it properly be- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I If we focus on how we live from day think the chairman outlined it well. longs, in the hands of State officials to day, the things that are important This is a thoughtful amendment to the who are more familiar with the prob- to us, we can incorporate greater effi- lem and the best ways to address it. underlying bill. Senator SHAHEEN and I ciency into all aspects of it and we are are delighted to accept it and support I hope my colleagues will support my better off, whether it is through our it, but also to say this sort of fits a effort. schools, our businesses, our govern- The Environmental Protection Agen- part of the overall energy efficiency ef- ment buildings, or through those non- fort we did not cover in the legislation, cy’s move to partially disapprove the profits I think we all recognize give so which is these nongovernmental orga- State of Wyoming regional haze plan much enrichment to our general lives. nizations that own buildings, where will create an economic and bureau- they do not have the ability to get the But when you think about some of the cratic nightmare that will have a dev- kind of market-based support that is in struggles our nonprofits are currently astating impact on western economies. our legislation. facing right now, as they are seeing de- The proposal by EPA ignores more This is faith-based organizations, but clining budgets, Federal, local, State than a decade’s worth of work on this it is also Boys and Girls Clubs, and it is levels, they are looking to squeeze as subject by officials in my home State all kinds of different groups that are much as they can out of every dollar. and seems to be more designed to regu- interested in doing efficiency retrofits. So when you have proposals such as we late coal out of existence than to regu- They need a little help. This gives have here with pilot programs to award late haze. The haze we most need to them a match. these grants of up to $200,000 to help regulate, in fact, seems to be the one Significantly, what maybe we have make these efficiency improvements to that is clouding the vision of the EPA, not focused on earlier is the fact it is their buildings, this is significant stuff, as it promotes a plan that imposes on- paid for. So we are not talking about if you will. This translates into real erous regulations on powerplants, that any impact on the deficit. It is deficit dollars, allowing them to do what it is will, in turn, pass those increased costs neutral because they went out of their they are providing so much better, in the form of higher energy prices on way to try to find good ways to reduce whether it is Boys and Girls Clubs at a to consumers. spending at the Department of Energy clubhouse, the ability to perhaps have That tells me the EPA’s purpose is to to have the offsets. other facilities, whether it is your ensure no opportunity to impose its Having a local match is important church facilities, your faith-based or- chosen agenda on the Nation is wasted. because that gets the local buy-in. I ganization, the outreach and all they It does not seem to matter to them think that is important, that it be a are able to do and those they are able that their proposed rule flies directly full match. But it also does give them to serve. It is all made better when you in the face of the States’ traditional access to some of this expertise we do not have to spend as much for your and legal role in addressing air quality talked about earlier to be able to have energy costs to meet your energy de- issues. more energy efficiency and also ulti- mands. So it does seem somewhat com- When Congress passed the 1977 mately to save energy in this country mon sense. It does seem rational and amendments to the Clean Air Act to but also save money for those non- reasonable. regulate regional haze, it very clearly profit organizations. So I commend my Good heavens, what are we doing gave the States the lead authority. colleagues, Senator KLOBUCHAR and here on the floor of the Senate pro- Now the EPA has tossed them in the Senator HOEVEN. Senator HOEVEN moting something that is rational and back seat and grabbed the steering wants to come over and speak on this reasonable and common sense? We need wheel to head this effort in its own pre- legislation. He is tied up right now but to do more of this. This is a good viously determined direction. hopes to come over later. Certainly amendment and joins several other That is not the kind of teamwork and when it is actually offered and brought good amendments we are seeing as we cooperation Congress intended. The up on the floor he will have a chance to look to the numerous amendments we goal of regulating regional haze is to talk about it as well. talked to colleagues about and that we improve visibility in our national I commend him and commend his are anticipating will be up here in the parks and wilderness areas. The stated colleague from Minnesota for again of- next several hours. legislative purpose for the authority is

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The taxpayers and the govern- States should know how to determine are supposed to be solving. ment are held harmless. what the best regulatory approach This is one that can be solved. The Thanks to an amendment by Senator would be to find and implement a solu- State of Wyoming has spent over a dec- COBURN of Oklahoma, as we were draft- tion to the problem. ade producing a plan that is reason- ing the amendment, we have even spe- The courts reaffirmed this position able, productive, cost-effective, and fo- cifically exempted the administrative by ruling in favor of the State’s pri- cused on the problem. The EPA has costs of HUD in administering the leg- macy on regional haze several times. taken an unnecessary and unreason- islation. Those have to be paid before Unfortunately, that is not what hap- able approach that violates the legisla- the investors take their profits. But pened in this case. The EPA ignored all tively granted job of State regulators once the investors are paid back, there of the clear precedents and instead to address this issue. We cannot afford is now a more efficient building and handed a top-down approach that ig- to increase the cost of energy to fami- savings for taxpayers over the long nored the will and expertise of the lies, schools, and vital public services haul. State of Wyoming. by implementing an EPA plan that In addition, the result is a reduction This inexplicable position flies in the won’t adequately address the issue of of our energy footprint, increases our face of the strong and commonsense regional haze. Again, there will be no energy independence, and reduces the approach of the State of Wyoming to noticeable effect—$1 billion up front, contribution of ill effects, such as pol- addressing regional haze in a reason- millions each year, and no noticeable lution and climate change, by HUD able and cost-effective manner. The effect. What sense does that make? buildings. EPA’s approach would be much more I know my colleagues will see the im- Now is not the time to call it up—we costly, and it would have a tremendous portance of this matter and support my are at too early a stage in the pro- impact on the economy and quality of amendment that will stop the EPA in ceedings—but I did want to take a mo- life not only in Wyoming but in the its tracks and end its interference with ment to urge my colleagues to support neighboring States as well. Clearly, we Wyoming’s efforts to address this very this amendment. We discussed it at can’t allow this to happen. issue. It only makes sense to me that length with Senator COLLINS of Maine Preliminary estimates by the State Wyoming’s plan, which results from a when we were trying to add it to the of Wyoming show that the best avail- more than 10-year effort, be given a Transportation and HUD appropria- able retrofit technologies and long- chance to work. It is not only fair, it is tions bill, and I believe we have worked term strategies under the proposed rule the right thing to do. through issues presented by her office would cost well over $1 billion—plus I yield the floor, and I suggest the ab- and issues presented by Senator millions more every year in additional sence of a quorum. COBURN. If anybody else has any con- operational costs that gets passed on The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cerns, we look forward to hearing from to the consumer. clerk will call the roll. them, but I think this is a bombproof I mentioned that Cheyenne needed The legislative clerk proceeded to piece of legislation, from the tax- some additional powerplants. They call the roll. payers’ point of view. It opens up a went out and found the best natural Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I ask unanimous niche for private capital to come in and gas technology available and then consent that the order for the quorum earn a return on their investment by found it wouldn’t meet the new re- call be rescinded. capitalizing on the opportunity we quirements. This is the best worldwide The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without have for energy savings in these build- technology, and it won’t meet the new objection, it is so ordered. ings. requirements they wish to put on it. Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I With that, I yield the floor and look Again, those costs would be passed on am here on what we are calling the forward to a future opportunity to dis- to the consumers in the form of higher Shaheen-Portman bill, the energy effi- cuss the amendment further and, with energy prices. Every family knows that ciency bill, and I note that the lead any luck, call it up for a positive vote. when the price of energy goes up, it is sponsor of the bill, Senator SHAHEEN of I thank Senator SHAHEEN and yield the their economic security, as well as New Hampshire, as well as the ranking floor. their hopes and dreams for the future, member of the energy committee, Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that is threatened and all too often de- ator MURKOWSKI, are both here. I have ator from New Hampshire. stroyed. been cleared by them to take a minute Mrs. SHAHEEN. Before the Senator The EPA’s determination to take on the floor right now and talk about from Rhode Island leaves, I wanted to such an approach would be understand- an amendment I would like to have of- commend him for this effort. I think it able if it would create better results fered and voted on and added to this is a great proposal. I haven’t had a than the State plan. It doesn’t. It ad- bill. We call it the pay for success chance to look at all the details, so I mits that. One billion dollars in costs amendment. It is amendment No. 1852. look forward to that, but using per- and then millions more each year, and What this amendment would do is formance contracting to provide for it isn’t going to give any better results something that is quite simple and savings on energy costs is a very effec- than what the State plan is? What bombproof for taxpayers. Ultimately, tive way to address the upfront costs sense does that make? This is another it would save money and save energy; for these kinds of retrofits. reason why it makes no sense for the that is, for the properties managed by As the Senator points out, the person EPA to overstep its authority under the Department of Housing and Urban who is doing the contracting—the pri- the Clean Air Act to force Wyoming to Development, if they do not have the vate company—is assuming the burden comply with an all-too-costly plan that capital to go back into that property of those costs. Yet the benefits are in the end will provide the people of and do retrofits and install efficiency going to taxpayers. Ultimately, the Wyoming with no real benefits. Again, measures that will bring down their contractor that does the retrofits is it is $1 billion up front, millions a year, cost of electricity, this amendment also going to benefit over the long and no real benefits. would allow them to contract with the term, and those savings will keep com- The plan doesn’t even take into ac- private sector to bring in private cap- ing back year after year. So once the count other sources of haze in the ital to achieve those energy savings. initial cost is paid off, taxpayers will State, such as wildfires. We have those There are significant restrictions in continue to get those savings year every year. They are a problem on Wy- here that will protect taxpayers. Any after year.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\S11SE3.000 S11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 As Governor, we started retrofitting effort to encourage energy efficiency sure that a greater number of products State buildings exactly this way, and it compliance, reduce regulatory burdens, are verified every year. This will help saved the taxpayers of New Hampshire and save taxpayer dollars, the Ses- achieve the kinds of energy efficiency hundreds of thousands of dollars a sions-Pryor amendment would require improvements the law was intended to year—it is still saving them that—and the Department of Energy to recognize achieve. So I think this amendment also thousands of pounds of pollution voluntary certification programs for should garner the support of this body. because, as we know, 40 percent of our air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat I recently received a letter from energy is used by buildings. So if we pump, and water heater products. Fed- Rheem Manufacturing Company, which save on that energy use in buildings, eral law requires these heating, cool- has a large manufacturing facility in then that saves not only on those ing, and water heater products to com- Montgomery, AL that employs over costs, but it also saves on the pollution ply with a complex set of Federal en- 1,000 people and manufactures heating that comes from heating and cooling ergy conservation and efficiency stand- and cooling products in Fort Smith, those buildings. ards. Similar specifications apply to AR. The Rheem letter expresses sup- So I commend the Senator for his ef- participants in the Energy Star pro- port for our amendment and explains fort and I look forward to having a gram. The Energy Department cur- that it ‘‘will enhance our ability to chance to debate it on the floor and to rently spends millions of taxpayer dol- sustain American manufacturing jobs having a chance to review the proposal lars annually to conduct verification and competitiveness while conserving in greater detail. testing of these covered products. At taxpayer resources and allowing fed- Mr. WHITEHOUSE. I thank the Sen- the same time, U.S. manufacturers of eral agencies to focus enforcement on ator from New Hampshire for those these covered products spend millions entities that do not voluntarily par- comments. I wish to commend her for of dollars themselves to participate in ticipate in rigorous industry-led effi- her leadership on this bill. This is a comprehensive voluntary certification ciency certification programs.’’ wonderful bill to have gotten to, and programs that use independent, third- I would, in turn, ask Senator PRYOR: she and Senator PORTMAN have put in party laboratories to ensure compli- who else is supportive of this amend- an enormous amount of effort in get- ance with applicable standards. Our ment? ting us here. So that is immensely amendment would require the Energy Mr. PRYOR. I thank the Senator commendable. Department, when conducting routine from Alabama for his remarks. I would I would add something I omitted in testing to verify product ratings, to answer his question by noting that a my remarks earlier because the Sen- rely on data submitted through vol- broad coalition of industry, energy effi- ator from New Hampshire brought this untary, independent certification pro- ciency, and environmental stake- up in a private discussion we had on grams that meet the robust list of cri- holders are supportive of our amend- the floor a moment ago; that is, how teria set forth in the amendment. To ment. As you referenced, employers in does CBO—the Congressional Budget qualify, the voluntary certification the State of Arkansas, your State of Office—feel about this amendment. We program must be (among other things) Alabama, and around the country are have an e-mail from the Congressional nationally-recognized, maintain a pub- supportive. We are also pleased to have Budget Office saying this will not add licly available list of certified models, the support of the leadership of the to the deficit. It is deficit neutral. In and conduct verification testing on at Senate Energy Committee, Chairman point of fact, it actually is viewed as least 20 percent of the product families WYDEN and Ranking Member MUR- negative—it shrinks the deficit in the using an ‘‘independent third-party test KOWSKI. I am pleased that we have been long haul, but all we needed from them laboratory.’’ The amendment would re- able to work together on this amend- was the assurance it was deficit neu- quire the Energy Department to reduce ment. tral and they would treat it as deficit regulatory burdens for manufacturers Mr. SESSIONS. I would ask Senator neutral. participating in a voluntary certifi- PRYOR one additional question. One of As the Senator from New Hampshire cation program, as well as require test- the purposes of this amendment is to very properly pointed out, the benefit ing of products that are not covered by reduce the testing burden on manufac- of this isn’t just on the energy side or a voluntary program. turers for a number of Federal govern- on the pollution side. Somebody goes So, I greatly appreciate the leader- ment programs. For instance, manufac- in and installs the new energy effi- ship of my colleague Senator SESSIONS turers who utilize accredited, inde- ciency equipment, installs the new on this amendment. I would ask him: pendent third parties for testing and windows, insulates the roof, and does what are some of the policy reasons for certification should not be compelled whatever it is that will achieve these supporting our amendment? to undertake duplicative testing to savings and that is work and those are Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Senator demonstrate compliance with other jobs and that is helpful to our econ- from Arkansas. Our amendment is Federal programs so long as the test omy. sound policy for at least three reasons. methods used for evaluating product I will again yield the floor. First, the amendment saves taxpayer performance are the same. Addition- VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION dollars by reducing redundant testing ally, this amendment does not intend Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, today of products when already covered by a to limit competition between private I wish to discuss the Sessions-Pryor comprehensive, voluntary third-party sector testing and certification pro- Amendment No. 1879 to S. 1392, the En- testing program. At a time of record grams, provided that accreditation and ergy Savings and Industrial Competi- debt and deficits, this government other legitimate government require- tiveness Act. I would like to recognize needs to consider every option for mak- ments for recognizing such efforts are the excellent work of my friend, the ing government lean and fiscally re- clearly defined. Would you agree? senior Senator from Arkansas, Mr. sponsible. We have been informed by Mr. PRYOR. Yes, I would agree with PRYOR, who is an original co-sponsor of the Congressional Budget Office that that characterization. this amendment, and I would ask him our amendment does not impact the Mr. SESSIONS. I thank Senator for permission to engage in a brief col- deficit. PRYOR for his work on this issue. loquy concerning our amendment. Second, the amendment reduces reg- Mr. BROWN. I ask unanimous con- Mr. PRYOR. I would welcome an ex- ulatory burdens on American manufac- sent to speak as if in morning business change for the RECORD. turers. We need to do all we can to help for up to 10 minutes. Mr. SESSIONS. I thank my colleague make U.S. manufacturing more com- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. for his willingness to discuss this petitive on the world stage. Our BLUMENTHAL). Without objection, it is amendment. I would ask my colleague, amendment promotes domestic manu- so ordered. what is the purpose of our amendment? facturing and competiveness. HONORING THE LIFE OF JESSE OWENS Mr. PRYOR. I thank the Senator Third, our amendment increases Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I rise to from Alabama for his question. In an DOE’s enforcement capabilities to en- honor the memory of Jesse Owens, an

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Despite being during the great migration of those dictator who hoped to manipulate the treated differently and shamefully several decades between 1910 and 1970, Olympic Games to further his political from other athletes of his stature, he Jesse’s family came north seeking eco- agenda. went on to shatter records. Despite the nomic opportunity and greater per- Interestingly, Adolph Hitler refused darkest of days globally, he did his sonal freedom. His father left his work to shake hands with Jesse Owens when part, standing up to fascism, dispelling as a sharecropper in the South—some- he won one of those events. The Inter- racism, and promoting unity. thing difficult to do because so often national Olympic Committee told the Tomorrow we celebrate the 100th the landowner held those sharecroppers German Government that Hitler must birthday of a hero to all Americans, by holding real or imagined debt over either shake hands with all the winners James Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ Owens. their heads—and found a job in the or none of the winners. The story goes I yield the floor. steel industry in Cleveland, OH. that Hitler refused to come back and I suggest the absence of a quorum. James Cleveland Owens enrolled in observe the Olympics—again, a testa- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Bolton Elementary School on the east ment to the heroism, courage, and dis- clerk will call the roll. side of Cleveland. Because of his strong cipline of James Cleveland ‘‘Jesse’’ The assistant legislative clerk pro- southern accent, when the teacher Owens. ceeded to call the roll. asked his name and he said J.C., the Despite these achievements—and the Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask teacher misheard it and started calling Rose Garden and Oval Office greetings unanimous consent that the quorum him Jesse—a name that stuck. that today’s Olympians are accustomed call be rescinded. While in junior high, he met Charles to—Jesse Owens never received con- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Riley, who taught physical education gratulations or recognition by Presi- objection, it is so ordered. and coached the track team. Charles dent Roosevelt or President Truman. It f Riley nurtured Jesse’s obvious talent, was only during the presidency of helping him to grow stronger athlet- Dwight Eisenhower, beginning to be a MORNING BUSINESS ically and to set long-term goals that different time in race relations in this Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask served him well as he went on to Cleve- country, that a President of the United unanimous consent that the Senate be land East Technical School. States actually recognized Jesse in a period of morning business until 7 In 1927, my hometown of Mansfield, Owens’ achievements. p.m., with Senators permitted to speak OH started hosting the storied Mans- He was, by most measures, the best therein for up to 10 minutes each. field Relays—maybe the biggest in the athlete in the world, but he returned to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without country—a sporting event that drew the United States of America a Black objection, it is so ordered. athletes from six States and Canada. I man in the 1930s to face economic chal- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I sug- remember in the 1960s my family lenges and racial discrimination that gest the absence of a quorum. hosting many of the athletes who came are far too familiar to far too many The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to our town to compete. Americans. But he continued to travel clerk will call the roll. Obviously prior to my parents doing and inspire athletes and fans across the The assistant legislative clerk pro- that, among these many promising globe. I had the honor of meeting Jesse ceeded to call the roll. athletes none shone brighter than the Owens when he was the speaker at my Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask sprinter from an hour up north. At the brother Bob’s high school graduation unanimous consent that the order for Mansfield Relays, Jesse Owens sharp- in 1965, when I was 12 years old. the quorum call be rescinded. ened his focus and won the 1932 and 1933 Jesse Owens worked alongside the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without relays for East Tech, setting records State Department to promote good will objection, it is so ordered. that lasted into my childhood in the in Asia, and worked in 1950 to promote Ms. COLLINS. I ask unanimous con- 1960s and 1970s. democracy abroad as part of a Cold sent that I be permitted to proceed as He later went on to attend the Ohio War effort. in morning business for up to 25 min- State University, where he was known Think about that. A Black man who utes. as the Buckeye Bullet, winning a is the best athlete in the world, was a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without record eight individual NCAA cham- hero to large numbers of Americans— objection, it is so ordered. pionships. The story goes that at the Black and White—in 1936, standing up f Big 10 track meet 1 year in Ann Arbor, in many ways against the Fascist ma- MI, while competing in a 45-minute pe- chine of Adolph Hitler, not being recog- SYRIA riod, Jesse Owens set 3 world records. nized by a President of the United Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, the de- We are used to seeing college ath- States who was winning a war against cision on whether to authorize the letes who are revered today. But in his Hitler ultimately. Yet he went out 5 President of the United States to use day, Owens could not live on campus years later after that war to promote the military might of our great Nation due to a lack of housing for Black stu- democracy abroad as part of a Cold against another country is the most dents, and he could not stay at the War effort, still proud of his country, significant vote a Senator can cast. same hotels when his track team trav- still knowing our country had work to The Constitution vests this responsi- eled or eat at the same restaurants as do. bility in Congress—a duty that rests the White players on the team who In 1973 he was appointed to the board heavily on the shoulders of each and traveled with him. But he achieved of directors of the U.S. Olympic Com- every Member. global fame and heroism status because mittee, where he worked to ensure the We are now engaged in a serious de- of what he did in the 1936 Olympics in best training and conditions for U.S. bate about what the appropriate re- Berlin. athletes. He lent his skill and his tal- sponse should be to the horrific use of While a hateful regime in Germany ents to various charitable groups, nota- chemical weapons by the regime of hoped to use the Olympics to promote bly the Boys Club of America. Syrian President Asad who killed his the Aryan race and promulgate a In 1976 Jesse Owens finally received own people using chemical weapons on wrongheaded, dangerous, and inher- the Presidential recognition he de- August 21. This was not the first use of ently racist belief in the superiority of served. He was presented with the Pres- chemical weapons by President Asad.

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There vince Asad not to use his remaining year, which resulted in the deaths of is no doubt that Asad is a brutal, ruth- chemical weapons and delivery systems approximately 1,400 people, that Presi- less dictator who murders his own citi- ever again. But would such a strike be dent Obama decided a military strike zens and who is supported by thousands effective in preventing Asad from using against Syria was warranted. The fact of Hezbollah terrorist fighters. The op- these weapons again on a small scale is Asad violated the international con- position, however, is not pure. It has after he has absorbed the strike just to vention prohibiting the use of chemical now been infiltrated by not one but deliver his own message that he retains weapons and crossed President two affiliates of Al Qaeda as well as by the capability to do so? Asad would re- Obama’s redline many times during the criminal gangs. Caught in the middle tain a sufficient quantity of chemical past year. are millions of Syrians who simply weapons, and he knows that we did not Deciding whether to grant the Presi- want to lead peaceful lives. The tragic respond to smaller chemical weapons dent this authority is a very difficult result has been more than 100,000 peo- attacks that he undertook before the decision. I have participated in numer- ple killed, 4 million displaced inter- August 21, 2013, event. ous discussions with the President, the nally, and 2 million refugees. So on the one hand, the President is Vice President, and experts in and out We do not know how Asad or his al- seeking to conduct a precision military of government. I have attended many lies would respond to a U.S. military strike that is sufficient to deter Asad classified briefings as a member of the attack, but an asymmetric attack by from using any chemical weapons Senate Select Committee on Intel- Hezbollah aimed at one of our bases or again. On the other hand, he wants to ligence, and I have carefully weighed at other American interests abroad narrow the scope of a military strike the assessments of the intelligence certainly is one potential response. My so that Asad does not perceive this act community and military and State De- concern is that reprisals, followed by of war as a threat to his regime. Yet partment officials. My constituents subsequent retaliations, followed by the President has previously stated have also provided me with valuable still more reprisals could lead to an es- that U.S. policy is the removal of Asad. While administration officials have insights that have helped to guide my calation of violence which never was gone out of their way to state that the decision. After much deliberation and intended by the President but which military strikes are only to deter and thought, I have decided I cannot sup- may well be the result of the first degrade Asad’s chemical weapons use port the resolution that was approved strike. and are not intended to pick sides in by the Senate Foreign Relations Com- I have raised this issue directly with the civil war, the text of the resolution mittee last week. administration officials since the ‘‘one before us is at odds with the adminis- One of the criteria for the use of mili- and done’’ strike, as retired GEN Mi- tration’s representations. The text tary force is surely whether the adver- chael Hayden puts it, may well not states that it is the policy of the sary poses an imminent threat to the work. I have asked the administration United States to ‘‘change the momen- American people. More than once what they would do if Asad waits until tum on the battlefield in Syria so as to President Obama has stated Syria’s the 91st day, when the authorization create favorable conditions for a nego- chemical weapons and delivery systems for the use of military force expires, tiated settlement that ends the con- and then conducts an attack using do not pose a direct imminent threat flict and leads to a democratic govern- chemical weapons that kills a much to the United States. Neither the ment in Syria.’’ Well, no one could ever smaller number of people. What will we United States nor any of our allies consider the Asad dictatorship to be a do then? In each case where I have have been attacked with chemical democratic government in Syria. weapons. Instead, President Obama jus- raised this question, I have been told Furthermore, on September 3 Sec- tifies the attack he is proposing as a that we would likely launch another retary of State John Kerry testified response to the violation of inter- military strike. that ‘‘it is not insignificant that to de- national norms, despite the fact that In addition to my concern about prive [Asad] of the capacity to use we currently lack international part- being dragged into the Syrian civil chemical weapons or to degrade the ca- ners to enforce the Convention on war, I question whether the proposed pacity to use those chemical weapons Chemical Weapons through military military response would be more effec- actually deprives him of a lethal weap- means. tive in achieving the goal of elimi- on in this ongoing civil war, and that Although the term ‘‘limited air nating Asad’s stockpile of chemical has an impact.’’ strikes’’ sounds less threatening, the weapons than a diplomatic approach That is a very mixed message from fact is even limited air strikes con- would be. this administration about the purpose stitute an act of war. If bombs were Let’s be clear. The strikes proposed of these strikes. dropped from the air or cruise missiles by the President would not eliminate All of us want to see a peaceful were launched into an American city, Asad’s chemical weapons, nor his Syria, no longer led by Asad, nor con- we would certainly consider that to be means of delivering them. In the Presi- trolled by the radical Islamic extrem- an act of war, and that is why this de- dent’s own words, the purpose of these ists who are part of his opposition. But cision is fraught with consequences. strikes is ‘‘to degrade Asad’s capabili- is military action that could well get American military strikes against ties to deliver chemical weapons.’’ In- us involved in Syria’s civil war the the Asad regime, in my judgment, risk deed, you will not find any military or right answer? entangling the United States in the intelligence official who believes that When I think about the proper re- middle of a protracted, dangerous, and the strike contemplated by the admin- sponse to Asad’s abhorrent use of ugly civil war. GEN Martin Dempsey, istration would eliminate Syria’s chemical weapons, I am mindful of the the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of chemical weapons stockpile or all of suffering and death that has occurred Staff, has warned us that the use of the delivery systems. General Dempsey as well as the international conven- U.S. military force ‘‘cannot resolve the wrote to Armed Services Committee tions banning chemical weapons. Since underlying and historic ethnic, reli- Chairman CARL LEVIN that even if an this is an international norm, however, gious, and tribal issues that are fueling explicit military mission to secure where are our international partners— this conflict.’’ Syria’s chemical weapons were under- the United Nations, NATO, the Arab The introduction of American Armed taken, it would result in the control of League? Forces into this violent conflict could ‘‘some, but not all’’ chemical weapons I have grave reservations about un- escalate to the point where we are per- in Syria, and that is not what is being dertaking an act of war to enforce an

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I quite skillfully a bill that was very bal- NATO’s Secretary General has ex- would maintain, however, that the anced. pressed support for consequences, credibility of our great Nation is be- It contained no earmarks, as have NATO’s North Atlantic Council, which yond that of just one statement by the been eliminated by the majority of the is the body that approves military ac- President, even in his important capac- Congress. It did give a green light for tion for NATO, has not approved this ity as Commander in Chief. The credi- projects that had received a positive military action. The Arab League has bility of the United States is backed by Chief’s report, which is the signal to go condemned with words the use of chem- a military that is the most advanced forward with the project for flood pro- ical weapons, but there is yet to be any and capable in the world. The strength tection or navigation or dredging under Arab League statement that explicitly of our military sends the clear, unmis- the jurisdictions of the Corps of Engi- endorses military action or promises to takable message that the United neers. be engaged in that action. Even our States is capable of exerting over- Unfortunately, for unexplained pub- ally who has been most supportive, whelming force whenever we decide it lic reasons today, which we will find France, has asked for a delay to allow is the right thing to do and it is nec- out as soon as we can and report, the the U.N. inspectors to deliver their re- essary to do so. It would be a mistake House of Representatives, the leader- port next week. for our adversaries to interpret a single ship, decided to drop probably the most Let me add that I believe that report vote regarding a military response to important project in the bill for Lou- early next week will verify that it was Syria’s chemical weapons program as isiana, and that project is Morganza to the Asad regime that used sarin gas. having ramifications for our willing- the Gulf. The saddest part about all of this, the House removing this project, That is my expectation. ness to use force when our country or this project has already been author- A military strike may well enforce our allies face direct imminent threats, ized three times in the last 15 years by the international norm with respect to especially with regard to the prolifera- the Senate and twice by the House of chemical weapons, but at the same tion of nuclear weapons and interconti- time it would weaken the international Representatives. nental ballistic missile capabilities. The people who would be benefited by norm of limiting military action to in- At the very least we have an obliga- this project, about 200,000 people who stances of self-defense or those cases tion to pursue all nonmilitary options live in south Louisiana, Lafourche Par- where we have the support of the inter- that may well be more effective in pre- ish and Terrebonne Parish, the same national community or at least our al- venting the future use of Asad’s chem- area that was battered by Katrina, lies in NATO or the Arab League. ical weapons than the military option In addressing this difficult and tragic Rita, Gustav, Ike, and the oilspill, the the President has proposed to under- same people who have suffered through crisis in Syria, the administration ini- take. flood after flood after flood, the same tially presented us with only two For these reasons, should the author- people who have taxed themselves, got- choices: Take military action or make ization for the use of military force ap- ten $200 million of their own money to no response at all. I reject and have re- proved by the Senate Foreign Rela- build phase 1, have now been told no by jected from the start the notion that tions Committee come to the Senate the House of Representatives. the United States has only two floor, I shall cast my vote in opposi- For what reasons I cannot under- choices—undertaking an act of war or tion. stand. They have gone through all of doing nothing in response to President My hope, however, is that the nego- the processes required. They have wait- Asad’s attack on his citizens. There are tiations underway with the Russians ed in line, a line that should never have a variety of nonmilitary responses to will pave the way for the removal of been there because they were given a consider that may well be more effec- chemical stockpiles from Syria and for yes. But as the Presiding Officer tive. The most promising of these op- their verified ultimate destruction. knows, under the Corps of Engineers’ tions, proposed by the Russians—one of That is the best outcome for this crisis. rules, they can say yes to your project Asad’s strongest allies—would place That would lead to a safer world. initially and then it takes so long to Syria’s chemical weapons stockpile in The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- get to your project because we have a the custody of the international com- ator from Louisiana. very inefficient system. If the esti- munity before they would ultimately Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I un- mates then come in at 20 percent over be destroyed. derstand that Members can speak for the original estimate, the law kicks I am not naive about ‘‘trusting’’ the up to 10 minutes. you out and you have to start all over. Russians. My point is that this option The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- So they started all over. That is the may well be in Russia’s own interests, ator is correct. tragedy of this action. We were furious would be more effective in securing the f they had to start all over, but that was stockpile of chemical weapons in WRDA the law. So they did. They got a posi- Syria, and would involve the inter- tive Chief’s report in June. national community. This diplomatic Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I The House of Representatives just ar- alternative would put Syria’s chemical would like to speak about an issue bitrarily decides, even with a positive weapons under verified international completely separated from the inter- Chief’s report, they are taking control and would once and for all pre- national concerns we all share because Morganza to the Gulf out of the bill. I vent Asad or anyone else in Syria from closer to home there was an action am calling on the Louisiana delegation using those weapons. A risk of attack- taken today by the House of Represent- to stand, particularly members who are ing Asad’s facilities is that the chem- atives that has me extremely con- in the study committee. I think we ical weapons could fall into the hands cerned as the senior Senator from Lou- have a leader of that committee, Con- of terrorist elements in the country. isiana and a leader in our delegation gressman STEVE SCALISE, who was my That risk would be eliminated if the and is an issue I have worked on lit- partner in the RESTORE Act and has weapons were removed completely erally since the first day I came to the been a very able leader in our delega- from Syria. Senate now almost 17 years ago. tion, to absolutely put their foot down One of the arguments advanced by Today, the House of Representatives, on this WRDA bill moving any further proponents of the authorization for the unfortunately, in presenting their in the House of Representatives until use of military force resolution is that WRDA bill, which was a bill that was we can get justice for this project. America’s credibility is on the line. negotiated at great length with great Our people are doing everything we This is a legitimate concern. To be skill by Senator BARBARA BOXER, the can to elevate our homes, to fight for

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It is times you have to because that is every year sends about $5 billion to the not just Louisiana. What people hear is where the ports are. We do not have Federal Treasury just from oil and gas my strong voice, I hope, for the people the luxury of living on tops of moun- severance taxes, not counting sales of Louisiana. We feel it the most. We tains. We are running the Mississippi tax, income tax, property taxes, other feel it most frequently just because of River. We are not running a ski lodge taxes—property taxes would not come our geography. But every community in Vail. So our people have to live here, but income taxes would come in the country is suffering from this. there. They are not living in mansions. here, corporate income taxes would We do not have enough infrastructure, They are not living in condos. They are come here. That is not even counting water infrastructure. Our ports are not living in fishing villages and fishing that. where they need to be. Our rivers are camps and in very middle-class neigh- I am tired of begging for nickels and not dredged to the depths they need to borhoods, trying to make a living for dimes. So the House of Representatives be. We do not have enough to maintain themselves, their families, their com- better put Morganza to the Gulf back our maritime industry in this country. munities and keep this country oper- into that bill. No. 2, I have not read the This is undermining our economic ating. whole bill. I was just informed about it. strength and our international com- We are running the biggest oil and So I may have to take this back off the petitiveness, besides being terribly un- gas operations out of Houma, LA, the record. But I was told also what they fair to people who happen to live along town the House of Representatives has did is say: We are not going to approve the coast, which is 60 percent of our just literally made defenseless. They projects that had a Chief’s report after population. So I am just sending a lit- have no levees. New Orleans now, after our committee meeting in June. Then tle warning signal to the House of Rep- Katrina, and Jefferson Parish, and they put some language in that says resentatives: There is no way, no way, Saint Bernard Parish have $14 billion something like: No project can go for- that this WRDA bill is going to go any- of taxpayer money invested. That is a ward until they have a committee where without the Morganza to the lot of money. I know some people in meeting of the House of Representa- Gulf in it. It is not happening. This is the country get very aggravated about tives. one of those sort of do or die kind of that. Why did they get $14 billion? So they are basically engaging in issues for the Louisiana delegation. The country should have given us $1 earmarks again. In other words, having We have waited 20 years for this billion 10 years ago and we could have voted to take earmarks out—I was not project. It is justified from every angle, saved them 14. But the Congress de- for that. I did not go along with that, shape, form. It has been studied to cided not to do that. We asked. We but they did, the leadership of the death. The local people have put up begged. We pleaded. No. No. No. No. So House, take earmarks out. They are $200 million of their own money. I am one day the levees broke. Then the bill now trying to put earmarks back in. So not going home to tell them they are came due. It was a big bill, $14 billion. the only way you get back in is if you not going to get the project. So I would Wait until the next bill comes through. go through their committee and get strongly suggest our House delegation, In that whole timeframe, that whole your project approved, which is ear- particularly our leader STEVE SCALISE, timeframe where our people are beg- marking in a different way. the Congressman from Jefferson Par- ging, drowning, houses going under- So on two fronts I think the House is ish, who is the chairman of the Repub- water, begging for help, the govern- wrong. I think they were wrong to take lican study group, go have a long talk ment keeps telling us no, no, we sent Morganza out, wrong to put this new with the chairman of the committee $161 billion to this Treasury from off system in. and figure out how to get this project our shore, from offshore oil and gas— The third and final thing I am going back in the bill. $161 billion. to say about this, which is the saddest f We come up here and try to get $1 thing, because Morganza has to go billion for this levee, $2 billion for that. back in, there are some other projects ENERGY EFFICIENCY We are told: We cannot afford it. I tell they might have taken out that I am Ms. LANDRIEU. I wish to move to you, I do not have the power to do this. simply not aware of. But I know that another subject. I wish to offer at this I do not. But if I did, and if I were the the bill that left this Senate was very time two amendments to the under- Governor, I—and I do not think he has fair. It was without earmarks. It was lying bill that we are trying to debate, the power—but if I could, I would shut based on the science and the process of which is a very important bill on en- down every rig in the Gulf of Mexico the Corps of Engineers. But to all of ergy efficiency. I know we cannot de- until this Congress gives the people of my friends in the Senate, even when I bate any amendments, but I think I Louisiana the money we need to keep get Morganza back in there, and our can offer two amendments. ourselves safe from drowning, from delegation does, the problem for all of I wish to tell my colleagues, the first flooding. us is that there is still going to be $60 I am offering with Senator WICKER and I would turn the lights off in Wash- billion of authorized projects for all of Senator PRYOR. It would ensure that ington and in New York and in Maine. our States. The total budget of the the Green Building Rating System, We are tired of it. The people in our Corps of Engineers next year that Sen- which is adopted by GSA currently, State cannot survive without levees. ator FEINSTEIN chairs—and I serve on and new ones under this bill that are The country cannot survive without the appropriations committee for the put forth by Senator SHAHEEN and Sen- our people living where we do, to run Corps of Engineers—will have only $1.6 ator PORTMAN—I support the bill—do the maritime, to run the oil and gas in- billion for new construction. not put at a disadvantage the mate- dustry. Houma, LA, does not deserve The total Corps budget is only about rials that meet the new standard of en- this. Terrebonne Parish does not de- $5 billion. So think about it. Is this not ergy efficiency in the underlying bill. serve it. Lafourche Parish does not de- the silliest thing? We have $40 billion There was some question about the serve it. Our delegation is not going to of already authorized WRDA projects. way the bill was initially worded when stand for it. The WRDA bill now has $20 billion it came out of the Energy Committee So my message to the Speaker of the minus Morganza to the Gulf, which that it would disqualify some domestic House and my delegation in the House they just took out for no good reason, materials that meet the energy effi- and the House is that bill will never see after 20 years of our people suffering. cient standards from being included.

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I want to some very important amendments that Senate’s work on that legislation, and assure you that you are not alone. Most peo- will help us create jobs in America, especially proud of the thorough proc- ple here, including me, have had family Louisiana, and help our industries. ess we had in the Judiciary Committee members who went through this very same Secondly, I wish to speak about an to give that legislation a fair and pub- process. America is a land of immigrants. amendment Senator WICKER and I will lic hearing. With the exception of Native Americans, we offer that would ensure that small I have attended many naturalization all come from other places. Like you, our family members made sacrifices and faced companies are excused from the re- ceremonies over the years and never challenges in order to live in this country. quirements to submit their products fail to come away inspired by the proc- We made this country our home. You have for expensive third-party testing to ess and by the participants. Judge made the important decision to make it your achieve ENERGY STAR certification. Reiss’ most recent naturalization cere- home. This is exciting and important for This is really a small business issue. mony was a reminder of how meaning- both you and for our country. Your trans- I think this is acceptable to all parties. ful American citizenship is, and of formation is our country’s transformation. I am not sure there is any opposition, what an accomplishment it is for those Our country gains strength and becomes a actually, to either one of these amend- who earn it. Judge Reiss invited me to better place with the contributions of our new citizens. ments, which is good. We have worked address the new Americans, but I was You are about to take a solemn oath. In very hard with the parties who might particularly moved by her remarks to that oath, you will claim the United States have a different view to see if we can the 10 new Americans who were natu- as your own country and you will renounce find some common ground, and I think ralized as citizens of the United States allegiance to all others. You will swear to we have. that day. support and defend the Constitution, and the I have spoken about these amend- Judge Reiss delivered a positive, up- laws of the United States. And you will ments which I will submit for the lifting, and powerful message to these promise that you will bear true faith and al- legiance to this country. I want to talk with RECORD when possible, and I hope we men and women about what it means you briefly about what some of those prom- can get to the bill of Senator SHAHEEN to be an American. Her message to ises mean. and Senator PORTMAN. They have them was one of hope. It was also a As you know, the United States of America worked very hard, and they have built challenge to be the transformative was created through a declaration by its citi- a great coalition. force that so many immigrants have zens that it would, from now on, be a free Again, this is a bill that could create been for America throughout our his- and independent nation. The Declaration of many jobs and opportunities for our tory. Judge Reiss encouraged their Independence also recognizes that we are all people. While there are a lot of Mem- civic participation and commitment to created equal, and that we are all entitled to bers talking about how so-and-so our constitutional values. She called ‘‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’’ should focus on jobs and he or she Those rights are not just something written upon them to be full participants in on a piece of paper. Those rights represent should do this or that, we have a bill our democracy, to exercise their rights an agreement between us, as fellow citizens, whose essence is to create very good and their responsibilities by voting, regarding how we will treat each other. jobs in America and to save us energy and to embrace the rule of law. And Those rights also represent an agreement be- costs and to reduce costs to taxpayers Judge Reiss’ remarks were a warm tween us and our Government, regarding and consumers. Vermont welcome to the 10 new citi- what we may expect from our Government, I believe this bill was voted unani- zens who chose to make Vermont their and what it may expect from us in return. mously out of the energy committee home. You, too, will be able to enjoy the free- and, if not, it had overwhelming sup- doms guaranteed by the United States Con- As I listened to Judge Reiss deliver stitution. But as always, with any right port from Republicans and Democrats. her remarks, I reflected on my own comes responsibilities. In accepting the ben- RON WYDEN, the chairman our com- family’s history of immigration and efits of American citizenship, you likewise mittee, who was a very able and cen- the experience of my wife Marcelle’s accept its responsibilities. trist leader on these matters, has mother and father who became citizens Our society, our freedom, depends on the worked very hard. I am very familiar and made Vermont their home. I hope rule of law. The rule of law requires that with the benefits of this bill. I am the message they heard when they every person obey the laws of this country. sorry it has become caught up in the swore the oath to become citizens was No person and no organization is above the politics of health care, but it is impor- law. The rule of law is thus an agreement of as inspirational as the one Judge Reiss the citizens of this country to obey the law, tant that we get to this Energy bill. delivered this summer in Vermont. And to defend it, and to uphold it. The rule of law It is most important that the House I hope the 10 new American citizens we is what makes our country safe, free, and of Representatives fix a terrible thing welcomed together on August 16 will productive. for Louisiana which happened just a take her words to heart as they begin If you disagree with a law, you may work few hours ago when they stripped, now this new chapter in their lives. to change it. You may vote, you may exer- for the 20th year in a row, a project I ask unanimous consent that a copy cise your freedom of speech, you may seek that has been certified, stamped, of Judge Reiss’ remarks of August 16, elected or appointed office, and you may pe- sealed, and approved by the Corps of tition the Government. In this country, we 2013, be printed in the RECORD. encourage citizens to get involved and to Engineers. For whatever reason they There being no objection, the mate- work to change the country and its laws for did this, I do not know. I hope they will rial was ordered to be printed in the the better. fix it. RECORD, as follows: I know that some of you may come from I yield the floor. countries where this opportunity was not REMARKS BY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE available to you. Indeed, you may come from f CHRISTINA REISS places where by seeking to change a law, you REMARKS OF JUDGE CHRISTINA Delivered at the Ethan Allen Homestead Mu- put your life in danger. Here, your right to REISS seum in Burlington, Vermont, August 16, lawfully seek change will be fully protected. 2013 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, on Au- I urge you to exercise all of your rights gust 16, I had the honor of attending a Ladies and Gentlemen: and responsibilities as a United States cit- It is my honor as Chief Judge of the United izen. The right to vote is endangered each naturalization ceremony at the Ethan States District Court for the District of time you fail to vote. The freedom of speech Allen Homestead Museum in Bur- Vermont, and as an American citizen, to ad- is threatened when you do not express your lington, VT, conducted by the Chief dress you on this special occasion. You are opinions, and stand silent when you should Judge of the United States District about to undergo an important trans- speak up. It is also threatened when you do

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As you know, Vermont was not one of enemy. school—and I realized the world that the original 13 colonies to sign the Declara- We also take time to remember those existed when we dropped him off that tion of Independence, but it was the first Americans who perished on 9/11 and to morning had changed. state to forbid slavery in its own constitu- remember them and their families with I thought of so many friends and tion in 1777. Vermont has often been at the a special prayer. We reflect on the her- neighbors who might very well have forefront of this country in protecting oism of the firefighters, police officers, been on the plane that flew out of New- human rights. This is a special place. It is a ark that morning or in those proud beautiful place. Enjoy it, cherish it, and medical workers, city officials, and or- dinary citizens who gave their own buildings that had been reduced to rub- make it your home. You are welcome here. ble. I hoped and prayed that they were President Dwight D. Eisenhower said some- lives trying to save others. Who could thing about Vermonters which I think is ever forget the images of firefighters safe. very true. In speaking to the people gathered and other first responders going up the I thought of the people who had sure- at the State Dairy Festival in Rutland, he stairs of the World Trade Center as ev- ly lost their lives in the attacks—in said: eryone else was heading to safety? numbers more than any of us could ‘‘There are certain things I do know about Each of us has been affected by 9/11. It bear, as Mayor Giuliani so eloquently you. I know that Americans everywhere are put it—and prayed for them and their the same, in their longing for peace, a peace is a day seared into the national mem- ory. families. that is characterized by justice, by consider- And as the day drew to its awful con- We cannot forget 9/11 because the vir- ation for others, by decency above all, by its clusion, I knew that for so many, the tues that carried us though the days, insistence on respect for the individual terrible anguish of this day was just human being.’’ weeks, and years have been with us beginning, and the reminders of that It is my hope that your life in the United since the beginning: 9/11 did not teach were everywhere: the children whose States is characterized by justice, by consid- firefighters and police to sacrifice, nor parents would never arrive to pick eration for others, by decency, and by insist- did it teach unity among neighbors. It ence on respect for all human beings. their children up from school, the did not teach empathy toward strang- In conclusion, I wish simply to say, ‘‘Wel- empty place at the dinner table, the ers or compassion toward friends. come my fellow American citizens. Welcome, gaping hole in the hearts of those who Rather, these quintessential Amer- my American brothers and sisters.’’ I wish loved those who perished. you success and happiness in pursuing the ican virtues were with us all along; 9/11 Twelve years later, the passage of American dream. just put them under a spotlight for all time has, for many, helped to bring f to see. On 9/11 we showed the world a some measure of healing. But the scars brand of resilience, compassion, and REMEMBERING 9/11 remain, and they will never completely strength that could only be ‘‘made in fade away. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I wish to America’’. So today we remember, as we do join my colleagues in commemorating And so, 12 years after the most hei- every year and as we should every day, the anniversary of the terrorist at- nous attacks in our Nation’s history, all those who lost their lives, both in tacks on September 11, 2001. Twelve we stand tall. We stand tall, not the terrorist attacks themselves and years ago America was dealt a blow, weighed down by the gravity of 9/11 but also on foreign fields of battle in the but in the years since, we have contin- made stronger by it. We remain united defense of our freedom and our way of ued to rebuke the message of hate that in our diversity like no other nation on life. was brought to our doorstep. What is Earth, ‘‘ one Nation, under God, indi- We remember today, as we do every more is that we affirm our core Amer- visible, with liberty and justice for year and as we should every day, all ican values that were magnified in the all.’’ those who were injured in the attacks days following those attacks. Mr. CHIESA. Mr. President, I vividly and on the battlefield. We are still ‘‘ one Nation, under God, recall, as do most Americans, exactly We remember today, as we do every indivisible, with liberty and justice for where I was 12 years ago this morning. year and as we should every day, all all.’’ We are still a diverse nation of My son, Al, who had only recently cele- those who responded to the attacks many races, religions, and ideas united brated his third birthday, was begin- with bravery and determination and under the same flag. Maybe most im- ning his very first day at preschool. It many of whom still struggle with the portant, we are still at our best when was a big day for my wife Jenny and aftermath of their courageous actions. we come together. me, filled with that mixture of excite- And we remember today, as we do Every year we are reminded that ment and trepidation that is familiar every year and should every day, all though we are a strong and determined to all young parents. those who lost friends, colleagues, and nation, we are still healing from the Shortly after waving goodbye to Al, family members in the attacks and in wounds we suffered that day 12 years we heard the shocking news—an air- the years since. Their suffering is our ago. No amount of time can rationalize plane had hit the South Tower of the suffering and we must never forget the senseless violence or bring back a World Trade Center. that. loved one. It is important to note that As a native New Jerseyan, raised in Today is also a day for renewal, for we have brought many of the terror- the shadow of the Twin Towers, I could renewing the sense of purpose that ists, including Osama bin Laden, to picture the scene in my mind’s eye. united our nation in the aftermath of justice, and we have made great strides My first assumption was that a small the attacks, for renewing the spirit of in ensuring that those who wish to do plane—perhaps one of the sightseeing cooperation that made it possible for us harm like they did on 9/11 will be planes that provided visitors with a our country to move forward, both unable to do so. bird’s-eye view of the wonders of Lower through individual acts of courage, Our men and women in uniform, the Manhattan and the harbor—had some- kindness, and compassion and through intelligence community, Foreign Serv- how flown off course into the building. acts of governance that helped us meet ice officers, and the people entrusted Less than 20 minutes later, however, the challenges we faced, and for renew- with safeguarding our borders, bridges, when the second plane hit, I knew, as ing our determination to keep America air and seaports and key infrastruc- we all did, that this was no accident. safe while also safeguarding our lib- ture, have made great sacrifices to en- America was under attack. And as the erties. sure our continued safety in a morning unfolded and the horror in- Twelve years ago today, when Jenny post-9/11 world and we owe so much to creased—the Pentagon was hit, the and I dropped off our son for his very

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In Romania, In his 2006 testimony before the Hel- settled in to his new preschool routine. dozens of pogroms against Roma were sinki Commission, he observed that But although so much has changed, carried out between 1990 and 1997, international organizations had largely one thing remains constant: America, prompting Gheorghe and others to focused on the situation of Roma in is, as she always had been, a beacon of found Romani CRISS in 1993. The name Central Europe, neglecting Western hope to the world. No act of terror—no is a Romanian acronym for Center for countries such as Greece, France, matter how brutal—will ever diminish Social Intervention and Studies but Spain, and Italy. ‘‘I don’t think that the bright, shining light of the Amer- also a play on the Romani word ‘‘kris,’’ Europe for the time being realizes the ican spirit. which is a kind of council of elders. In depth of the racism and racist atti- f the 1990s, he worked with the New Jer- tudes in its structures, [in] Europe as a sey-based Project on Ethnic Relations whole.’’ The mass fingerprinting of REMEMBERING NICOLAE Roma in Italy in 2008 and the expul- GHEORGHE and served on the board of the Euro- pean Roma Rights Center. sions of Roma from France in 2010 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, on Au- He also brought his concerns to the would illustrate that Gheorghe had gust 8, Nicolae Gheorghe, one of the United States. In 1994, the House Com- spoken with typical insight. leading figures of the Romani civil mittee on Foreign Affairs Sub- I wish that I could say Nicolae rights movement, passed away. He was committee on International Security, Gheorghe’s work to advance the human devoted to improving the situation of International Organizations, and rights of Roma was complete. Clearly, Roma, ultimately playing a pivotal Human Rights, chaired by Representa- it is not. Each day, it must be carried role on the international stage and es- tive Tom Lantos, convened the first on by the many people he encouraged pecially within the OSCE. Gheorghe hearing before Congress on the situa- and a new generation of activists. To- lived an extraordinary life and will be tion of Roma. Gheorghe, joined by ward that end, our load is lighter be- long remembered for his singular con- Romani activists Ian Hancock, Andrzej cause of the burdens he carried, our tribution to the advancement of human Mirga, and Klara Orgovanova, testified, goals are nearer because of the dis- rights. along with Livia Plaks of the Project tance he traveled, and we are inspired Nicolae Gheorghe was born in 1946 in by his legacy. Romania during the aftermath of the on Ethnic Relations. Gheorghe argued that anti-Roma at- f fascist regime led by Marshall Ion titudes and behaviors could serve as a Atonescu. His mother had narrowly es- REMEMBERING RANDY UDALL barometer to gauge the success of caped the mass deportations of 25,000 Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. countries building democratic institu- Roma planned and implemented by the President, I wish to take this oppor- Antonescu regime. tions, the rule of law, and ‘‘the consoli- tunity to again thank my colleagues Members of the Helsinki Commission dation of civil movements and associa- for their kind words on the passing of first met Nicolae Gheorghe when Sen- tions and societies and states deeply Randy Udall. Their condolences, and ator Dennis DeConcini and Representa- distorted by the decades of pro-fascist, those of so many people who knew and tive STENY HOYER, then-Chairman and authoritarian and communist totali- loved Randy, have been a great source Cochairman, led a delegation to Roma- tarian regimes.’’ of comfort to our family. I would also nia in April 1990. At that time, He presciently surveyed the scope like to share with them Randy’s obit- Gheorghe was emerging as one of the and implications of anti-Roma mani- uary, published in the Aspen Times, as clearest and most compelling voices festations including in Bosnia, Ger- we remember Randy and celebrate his sounding the alarm about the deplor- many, the Czech and Slovak Republics, life. able situation of Roma. Although the and Romania. ‘‘[T]he most important I ask unanimous consent that the fall of communism in Central Europe assistance which can be brought to or obituary be printed in the RECORD. ushered in an era of democratization, it sent to our region is the rule of law, There being no objection, the mate- also gave free rein to old bigotry the breeding of democratic institu- rial was ordered to be printed in the against Roma. In fact, only a few tions, and careful implementation of RECORD, as follows: months after that visit, police efforts individual human rights.’’ Gheorghe James ‘‘Randy’’ Udall, a native son of the to remove demonstrators from Bucha- testified at Helsinki Commission brief- American West, died June 20, 2013, on the eve rest degenerated into brutal attacks on ings and hearings in 2002 and 2006. of the Summer Solstice, doing what he loved the offices of opposition papers, opposi- Nicolae Gheorghe also became a fix- most, hiking in the remote Wind River tion leaders’ homes, and members of ture at OSCE human rights meetings— Mountains. He was 61 years old. The cause of his death: natural. the Romani minority. first in his capacity as an NGO, then as the first senior adviser on Romani Randy was both a visionary and a prag- At almost the same time, the OSCE matist. Known for the size of his heart and participating States were meeting in issues for the OSCE Office for Demo- the breadth of his wild mind, Randy Udall Copenhagen negotiating what would cratic Institutions and Human Rights. was all about energy: physical and mental. become one of the most ambitious In whatever capacity he worked, he His expertise on domestic and international agreements of the Helsinki process: the was a relentless advocate for the energy sustainability was singular, both as a seminal 1990 Copenhagen Document. I human rights of Romani people. free-lance writer and as an advocate. In 1984, was part of a delegation Representative His appointment coincided with the he co-founded the nonprofit Community Of- fice for Resource Efficiency (CORE) in HOYER led to that historic meeting deterioration of the situation in Carbondale, Colorado, where he served for 13 where we raised our concerns about re- Kosovo, the NATO air campaign against Milosevic’s Serbia, and the sub- years as director. CORE’s partnerships with ligious and ethnic minorities directly electric utilities and local governments led with the delegation from Romania. sequent deployment of a large OSCE to Colorado’s first solar energy incentive It was also in Copenhagen where mission to Kosovo. As a consequence of program, the world’s first Renewable Energy Nicolae Gheorghe pressed—success- developments in the Balkans, he be- Mitigation Program and some of the most fully—for the adoption of the first ref- came immediately engaged on issues progressive green power purchasing pro- erence in any international human relating to the displacement of Kosovo grams in America. rights agreement to the specific prob- Roma to Macedonia and elsewhere. In 2005, Randy co-founded the Association lems faced by Roma. The U.S. delega- Throughout his tenure with the OSCE, for the Study of Peak Oil-USA to track the shifting balance between world oil supply tion to that meeting, headed by the which lasted through 2006, his work and depletion. He was a brilliant communi- late Ambassador Max Kamplemen, was driven by the need for crisis man- cator, owned by no one, plain-spoken, hum- helped secure the inclusion of that text agement stemming from acts of vio- ble, and nuanced. He was a celebrated speak- in the final document. lence and other extreme manifesta- er engaging audiences world-wide on the

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Poems’’ next to ‘‘A Field Guide to Geology’’; Warren Easton High School with a The energy bill on his 2,000-square-foot home Ivan Doig’s nonfiction shelved next to ‘‘The school performance score of 64.7 in 2007 was a mere $300 per year. Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & and 133.9 in 2012. Further, the 2012 grad- Randy Udall told hard truths: ‘‘We have Power’’ by Daniel Yergin. When Wallace uating class received over $6.2 million been living like gods,’’ he often said. ‘‘Our Stegner admonished Westerners ‘‘to create a in scholarships from more than 20 col- task now is to learn how to live like humans. society to match the scenery,’’ this was the leges and universities. Our descent will not be easy.’’ joyous life work of Randy Udall. Warren Easton is a leading example Randy Udall was born on October 29, 1951, Randy is survived by his beloved wife, Les- of excellence in education. Its leaders, in Tucson, Ariz., to former Arizona Congress- lie Emerson and their three children, Ren, alumni, and students continue to be an man Morris K. Udall and Patricia Emery Tarn, and Torrey Udall; his five siblings: inspiration to their community. It is Udall. His education was informed by Pres- Mark Udall (wife, Maggie Fox), Judith Udall cott College and the University of Denver, (husband, Ben Harding), Anne Udall (partner, with my heartfelt and greatest sin- but he graduated from neither. He subscribed Tillie Clark), Brad Udall (wife, Jane Backer), cerity that I ask my colleagues to join to what John Wesley Powell called ‘‘a home- and Kate Udall; and his nephews, Jed Udall me in recognizing Warren Easton High grown education’’ driven by place and fueled and Clay Harding, and niece, Tess Udall. He School in New Orleans, LA, and its by curiosity. His path of inquiry was ground- also leaves behind his cousin, Tom Udall, long-time alumni community as they ed in auto mechanics, carpentry, a commit- alongside Denis Udall, Scott Udall, Lynn celebrate 100 years of success. ment to writing, environmental studies, and Udall, Lori Udall, and Jay Udall. He is pre- f advocacy. He also worked for Outward Bound ceded in death by his father, Morris K. Udall, as a wilderness instructor. Instinct, intui- his mother, Patricia Emery Udall, his uncle ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS tion, and experience became the bedrock of Stewart Udall, and his nephew Luke Har- his uncommon wisdom. ding. Randy belonged to a respected political In lieu of flowers, donations can be made NEWINGTON, NEW HAMPSHIRE family. Alongside the distinguished political to: The Randy Udall Memorial Fund, Alpine ∑ Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, today I career of his father, he was the nephew of Bank, 350 Highway 133, Carbondale, Colo- wish to join with the people of Stewart Udall, Secretary of the Interior dur- rado, 81623. Donations will support youth in ing the Kennedy and Johnson administra- action. Newington, NH, as they celebrate the tions, from whom he drew great inspiration. town’s 300th anniversary. f His eldest brother Mark Udall and his cousin Located in Rockingham County, Tom Udall currently represent Colorado and RECOGNIZING WARREN EASTON Newington is surrounded on three sides New Mexico in the U.S. Senate. With his HIGH SCHOOL by water—the Piscataqua River to the usual wit and candor, he often apologized for northeast, Little Bay to the northwest politicians in the West, but he never aban- Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, today and Great Bay to the west. Due to its doned his family’s commitment to public I wish to ask my colleagues to join me close proximity to water, agriculture service and embrace of the open space of de- in recognizing Warren Easton High became the way of life in the early mocracy. School in New Orleans, LA. The stu- In the 1980s, Randy reported on the Sanc- years of this town. dents, faculty, staff, school leaders, The town was originally part of tuary Movement for the Tucson Citizen, alumni and community members are riding the underground railroad and listen- Dover and was known as Bloody Point, ing to the plight of the refugees it carried celebrating 100 years of excellence in so named because of the battle between from Central America to the United States. education and service to the New Orle- men from Dover and Portsmouth who He was the first reporter to break the story ans community. were vying for more land. In 1640 of the Tucson Sanctuary Movement nation- Warren Easton High School is the Thomas Trickery established the ally and garner support and justice for them. oldest public high school in Louisiana. Bloody Point Ferry, which crossed the Through his writing, Randy continually Named after a local superintendent of Piscataqua to Hilton’s Point and was sought to give voice to others and to the schools in New Orleans, Warren Easton the only connection between Dover and land. ‘‘I love forms beyond my own, and re- represents what excellence in edu- gret the borders between us,’’ wrote Loren Portsmouth. Because of the difficulty Eiseley, one of Randy’s favorite authors. cation should look like. The school has in getting to the church in Dover, early In 1987, Randy co-authored ‘‘Too Funny To transitioned from when it opened as an settlers established a meetinghouse at Be President’’ with his father, Mo Udall, and all-boys high school in Uptown New Or- Bloody Point in 1712. In 1713 local resi- Bob Neuman. And in 1993, he collaborated leans, then a new location on Canal dents held a meeting to hire a min- with his uncle Stewart Udall and renowned Street in 1913, to a co-educational set- ister, and on May 12, 1714, Governor photographer David Muench on the book, ting in 1952 and racial integration in Dudley granted the request and re- ‘‘National Parks of America.’’ 1967. However, perhaps Warren Easton named the parish from Bloody Point to He was a man who loved words and big High School’s most profound trans- ideas. As much as he loved to climb moun- Newington. This meetinghouse is still tains, he loved the landscape of public dis- formation came in the wake of Hurri- owned by the town and is considered course. Randy will be remembered as an ex- cane Katrina. the oldest meetinghouse in New Hamp- traordinary listener and a lively raconteur. After the storm that devastated so shire. In addition to this historic land- He gave dignity to his conversations, be it many lives, infrastructures, and a way mark, residents set land aside to create with a roughneck on an oil patch or testing of life in New Orleans, Warren Easton a town forest in 1710. This forest is the and charming an environmentalist over beer. was forced to close its doors for 1 year. oldest surviving town forest in the He was at home with those who cared. His al- Fortunately, thanks to the strong and United States and is listed on the Na- liances were creative and brave. He possessed spirited history of this school, Warren an open mind, and at times, a fierce one, tional Register of Historic Places. calling for an ethics of a place. Randy did Easton was opened as a charter school The number of farms grew during the not hesitate to go toe-to-toe with oil execu- by a group of alumni. Even in the face late 1800s thanks in part to the con- tives, calling for accountability, when dis- of challenge, the leaders and alumni struction of the railroad bridge to cussing the realities of peak oil. created an institution that would not Dover point in 1873. The railroad pro- But most of all, Randy Udall loved all only honor the history of Warren Eas- vided the ability to transport perish- things wild: skiing across Baffin Island in ton and its previous success, but will able commodities, such as apples and the 1976; casting a line of light on a mean- continue to create new opportunities dairy, to new markets. Today the popu- dering river; hiking the Colorado Rockies for the students of New Orleans. lation has grown to include over 750 with his children. In an email to his daugh- ter Tarn, when rafting with her brother down Since its opening in 2007, Warren Eas- residents, whose patriotism and com- the Tatshenshini River in Alaska, he said ton High School has seen tremendous mitment is reflected in part by their simply, lovingly, ‘‘Stay warm, stay fed, and growth. During the last school year, 925 record of service in defense of our Na- feed the morale meter, too.’’ He was a man of students attended school there. For the tion.

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An act to amend title 40, United land to build Pease Air Force Base, agement Analyst, Grain Inspection, Packers States Code, to transfer certain functions over half of which is located in the and Stockyards Administration, Department from the Government Accountability Office town of Newington. Although this base of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to to the Department of Labor relating to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Weighing, closed, the area has been redeveloped processing of claims for the payment of Feed, and Swine Contractors’’ (RIN0580– into what is now the Pease Inter- workers who were not paid appropriate AA99) received during adjournment of the national Tradeport. Even with these wages under certain provisions of such title. recent changes, the town of Newington Senate in the Office of the President of the f Senate on August 26, 2013; to the Committee has maintained its quaint and historic MEASURES REFERRED on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry . character. EC–2695. A communication from the Man- Whether it is the popular Newington The following bill was read the first agement Analyst, Grain Inspection, Packers Mall, the historic town forest or the and the second times by unanimous and Stockyards Administration, Department Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, consent, and referred as indicated: of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Inspection the citizens of Newington have contrib- H.R. 2747. An act to amend title 40, United and Weighing of Grain in Combined and Sin- uted much to the life and heritage of States Code, to transfer certain functions gle Lots’’ (RIN0580–AB15) received during ad- New Hampshire during the town’s first from the Government Accountability Office journment of the Senate in the Office of the to the Department of Labor relating to the 300 years. On this day, we honor the President of the Senate on August 26, 2013; to processing of claims for the payment of 300th anniversary of Newington, salute the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, workers who were not paid appropriate its citizens, and recognize their accom- and Forestry. wages under certain provisions of such title; plishments, their love of country, and EC–2696. A communication from the Chair- to the Committee on Health, Education, ∑ man and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Cred- their spirit of independence. Labor, and Pensions. it Administration, transmitting, pursuant to f f law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Registra- MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT tion of Mortgage Loan Originators’’ MEASURES PLACED ON THE (RIN3052–AC78) received during adjournment Messages from the President of the CALENDAR of the Senate in the Office of the President United States were communicated to The following bill was read the first of the Senate on August 29, 2013; to the Com- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- and second times by unanimous con- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- retaries. sent, and placed on the calendar: estry. EC–2697. A communication from the Direc- f H.R. 1155. An act to reform the National tor of the Regulatory Review Group, Farm Association of Registered Agents and Bro- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED Service Agency, Department of Agriculture, kers, and for other purposes. transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of As in executive session the Presiding f a rule entitled ‘‘Sugar Program; Feedstock Officer laid before the Senate messages Flexibility Program for Bioenergy Pro- from the President of the United EXECUTIVE AND OTHER ducers’’ (RIN0560–AH86) received in the Of- States submitting sundry nominations COMMUNICATIONS fice of the President of the Senate on August which were referred to the appropriate The following communications were 1, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- committees. laid before the Senate, together with trition, and Forestry. EC–2698. A communication from the Sec- (The messages received today are accompanying papers, reports, and doc- retary of the Commodity Futures Trading printed at the end of the Senate pro- uments, and were referred as indicated: Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, ceedings.) EC–2690. A communication from the Direc- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Enhanced Risk f tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Management Standards for Systemically Im- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- portant Derivatives Clearing Organizations’’ MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (RIN3038–AC98) received during adjournment titled ‘‘Propylene Glycol; Exemption from of the Senate in the Office of the President At 12:33 p.m., a message from the the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. of the Senate on August 21, 2013; to the Com- House of Representatives, delivered by 9394–5) received during adjournment of the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, Senate in the Office of the President of the estry. announced that the House has passed Senate on August 6, 2013; to the Committee EC–2699. A communication from the Sec- the following bills, without amend- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. retary of the Commodity Futures Trading ment: EC–2691. A communication from the Direc- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Harmonization S. 130. An act to require the Secretary of Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of Compliance Obligations for Registered In- the Interior to convey certain Federal land ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- vestment Companies Required to Register as to the Powell Recreation District in the titled ‘‘Topramezone; Pesticide Tolerances’’ Commodity Pool Operators’’ (RIN3038–AD75) State of Wyoming. (FRL No. 9388–9) received during adjourn- received during adjournment of the Senate S. 157. An act to provide for certain im- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- in the Office of the President of the Senate provements to the Denali National Park and dent of the Senate on August 6, 2013; to the on August 21, 2013; to the Committee on Ag- Preserve in the State of Alaska, and for Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and riculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. other purposes. Forestry. EC–2700. A communication from the Sec- S. 256. An act to amend Public Law 93–435 EC–2692. A communication from the Direc- retary of the Commodity Futures Trading with respect to the Northern Mariana Is- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, lands, providing parity with Guam, the Vir- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Clearing Ex- gin Islands, and American Samoa. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- emption for Certain Swaps Entered into by S. 304. An act to direct the Secretary of the titled ‘‘Emamectin; Pesticide Tolerance’’ Cooperatives’’ (RIN3038–AD47) received dur- Interior to convey to the State of Mississippi (FRL No. 9395–6) received during adjourn- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office 2 parcels of surplus land within the boundary ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- of the President of the Senate on August 21, of the Natchez Trace Parkway, and for other dent of the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- purposes. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and trition, and Forestry. S. 459. An act to modify the boundary of Forestry. EC–2701. A communication from the Ad- the Minuteman Missile National Historic EC–2693. A communication from the Direc- ministrator, Agricultural Marketing Serv- Site in the State of South Dakota, and for tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ice, Department of Agriculture, transmit- other purposes. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- The message further announced that ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- titled ‘‘Cranberries Grown in States of Mas- the House has passed the following titled ‘‘Tetrachlorvinphos; Pesticide Toler- sachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New

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A communication from the Direc- quirements’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–12–002; FV12–905–2 FR) received during adjournment tor of the Regulatory Management Division, FV12–929–1 FIR) received during adjourn- of the Senate in the Office of the President Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to the Com- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- dent of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to the mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- titled ‘‘Ethyl-2E,4Z-Decadienoate (Pear Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and estry. Ester); Exemption from the Requirement of Forestry. EC–2709. A communication from the Asso- a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9396–8) received in the EC–2702. A communication from the Asso- ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Agri- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–2717. A communication from the Direc- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Marketing Order Regulating the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, entitled ‘‘Grapes Grown in Designated Area Handling of Spearmint Oil Produced in the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- of Southeastern California; Increased Assess- Far West; Salable Quantities and Allotment ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ment Rate’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–13–0005; Percentages for the 2013–2014 Marketing titled ‘‘Pyraclostrobin; Pesticide Toler- FV13–925–1 FR) received during adjournment Year’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–12–0064; FV13– ances’’ (FRL No. 9395–5) received in the Of- of the Senate in the Office of the President 985–1 FR) received during adjournment of the fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to the Com- Senate in the Office of the President of the tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Agri- mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Senate on August 5, 2013; to the Committee culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. estry. on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. EC–2718. A communication from the Direc- EC–2703. A communication from the Asso- EC–2710. A communication from the Asso- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule titled ‘‘Halosulfuron-methyl; Pesticide Tol- entitled ‘‘Increase in Fees for Voluntary entitled ‘‘Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; erances’’ (FRL No. 9393–8) received in the Of- Federal Dairy Grading and Inspection Serv- Modification of the General Cull and Han- fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- ices’’ (Docket No. AMS–DA–10–0002) received dling Regulation for Area No. 2’’ (Docket No. tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Agri- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- AMS–FV–13–0001; FV13–48–1 IR) received dur- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. fice of the President of the Senate on August ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office EC–2719. A communication from the Direc- 5, 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- of the President of the Senate on August 5, tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- trition, and Forestry. 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant EC–2704. A communication from the Asso- trition, and Forestry. to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Service ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing EC–2711. A communication from the Asso- Limits and Loading Combinations for Class 1 Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Plate-and-Shell-Type Supports’’ (Regulatory mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Guide 1.130, Revision 3) received in the Office entitled ‘‘Kiwifruit Grown in California and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule of the President of the Senate on September Imported Kiwifruit; Relaxation of Minimum entitled ‘‘User Fees for 2013 Crop Cotton 9, 2013; to the Committee on Environment Grade Requirement’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV– Classification Services to Growers’’ (Docket and Public Works. 13–0032; FV13–920–1 IR) received during ad- No. AMS–CN–12–0074) received during ad- EC–2720. A communication from the Direc- journment of the Senate in the Office of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the tor of Congressional Affairs, Nuclear Regu- President of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to President of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to latory Commission, transmitting, pursuant the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Prepa- and Forestry. and Forestry. ration of Environmental Reports for Nuclear EC–2705. A communication from the Asso- EC–2712. A communication from the Asso- Power Plant License Renewal Applications’’ ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing ciate General Counsel, Office of the General (Regulatory Guide 4.2, Supplement 1) re- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Counsel, Department of Agriculture, trans- ceived in the Office of the President of the mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule mitting, pursuant to law, (4) four reports rel- Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- entitled ‘‘Cotton Board Rules and Regula- ative to vacancies in the Department of Ag- mittee on Environment and Public Works. tions: Adjusting Supplemental Assessment riculture received during adjournment of the EC–2721. A communication from the Chief on Imports (2013 Amendment)’’ (Docket No. Senate in the Office of the President of the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, AMS–CN–12–0065) received during adjourn- Senate on August 8, 2013; to the Committee Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the dent of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to the EC–2713. A communication from the Direc- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Critical Habitat for the Grotto Sculpin Forestry. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (Cottus specus)’’ (RIN1018–AZ41) received in EC–2706. A communication from the Asso- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- the Office of the President of the Senate on ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing titled ‘‘Imazapic; Pesticide Tolerance’’ (FRL September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Envi- Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- No. 9394–8) received during adjournment of ronment and Public Works. mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule the Senate in the Office of the President of EC–2722. A communication from the Chief entitled ‘‘Olives Grown in California; De- the Senate on August 15, 2013; to the Com- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, creased Assessment Rate’’ (Docket No. AMS– mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and For- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the FV–12–0076; FV13–932–1 FIR) received during estry. Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the adjournment of the Senate in the Office of EC–2714. A communication from the Chief report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and the President of the Senate on August 5, of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- 2013; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Depart- tion of Endangered Species Status for the trition, and Forestry. ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant Grotto Sculpin (Cottus specus)’’ (RIN1018– EC–2707. A communication from the Asso- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supple- AY16) received in the Office of the President ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing mental Nutrition Assistance Program: Traf- of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- ficking Controls and Fraud Investigations’’ Committee on Environment and Public mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule (RIN0584–AE26) received during adjournment Works. entitled ‘‘Mango Promotion, Research, and of the Senate in the Office of the President EC–2723. A communication from the Chief Information Order; Nominations of Foreign of the Senate on September 3, 2013; to the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Producers and Election of Officers’’ (Docket Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the No. AMS–FV–12–0041) received during ad- Forestry. Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the journment of the Senate in the Office of the EC–2715. A communication from the Chief report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and President of the Senate on August 5, 2013; to of the Planning and Regulatory Affairs Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Branch, Food and Nutrition Service, Depart- tion of Endangered Species Status for the and Forestry. ment of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant Austin Blind Salamander and Threatened EC–2708. A communication from the Asso- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Supple- Species Status for the Jollyville Plateau ciate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing mental Nutrition Assistance Program: Pri- Salamander’’ (RIN1018–AY22) received in the Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- vacy Protections of Information from Appli- Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule cant Households’’ (RIN0584–AD91) received in tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Environ- entitled ‘‘Oranges, Grapefruit, Tangerines, the Office of the President of the Senate on ment and Public Works.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\S11SE3.001 S11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD September 11, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 13391 EC–2724. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Revision of Air Quality Implementa- quirements’’ (FRL No. 9900–41–Region 7) re- of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, tion Plan; California; Sacramento Metropoli- ceived in the Office of the President of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the tan Air Quality Management District; Sta- Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the tionary Source Permits’’ (FRL No. 9813–9) re- mittee on Environment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–2739. A communication from the Direc- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Critical Habitat for the Diamond Darter mittee on Environment and Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (Crystallaria cincotta)’’ (RIN1018–AZ40) re- EC–2732. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ceived in the Office of the President of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Revisions to the California State Im- Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- plementation Plan, Placer, Santa Barbara mittee on Environment and Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- and Ventura County Air Pollution Control EC–2725. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air Districts’’ (FRL No. 9835–4) received in the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Maintenance Plan Update for Lake County, tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Environ- Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Indiana for Sulfur Dioxide’’ (FRL No. 9900–5– ment and Public Works. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Region 5) received in the Office of the Presi- EC–2740. A communication from the Direc- Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation dent of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to tor of the Regulatory Management Division, of Critical Habitat for the Austin Blind and the Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Jollyville Plateau Salamanders’’ (RIN1018– Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- AZ24) received in the Office of the President EC–2733. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Air Quality: Revision to Definition of of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Volatile Organic Compounds—Exclusion of Committee on Environment and Public Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- trans 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene [Sol- Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- stice 1233zd(E)]’’ (FRL No. 9844–3) received in EC–2726. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air the Office of the President of the Senate on of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Quality Implementation Plans; State of New September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Envi- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Jersey; Redesignation of Areas for Air Qual- ronment and Public Works. Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the ity Planning Purposes and Approval of the EC–2741. A communication from the Chief report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Associated Maintenance Plan’’ (FRL No. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- 9900–33–Region 2) received in the Office of the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the tion of Endangered Species Status for Jemez President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Mountains Salamander (Plethodon to the Committee on Environment and Pub- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modification of neomexicanus)’’ (RIN1018–AY24) received in lic Works. Treasury Regulations Pursuant to Section the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–2734. A communication from the Direc- 939A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Envi- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, and Consumer Protection Act’’ (RIN1545– ronment and Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- BK27) received in the Office of the President EC–2727. A communication from the Chief ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Committee on Finance. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the mentation Plans; Arkansas; Interstate EC–2742. A communication from the Chief Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Transport of Fine Particulate Matter’’ (FRL of the Publications and Regulations Branch, report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and No. 9900–32–Region 6) received in the Office of Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation the President of the Senate on September 9, Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of Critical Habitat for Texas Golden 2013; to the Committee on Environment and report of a rule entitled ‘‘2013 Marginal Pro- Gladecress and Neches River Rose-mallow’’ Public Works. duction Rates’’ (Notice 2013–53) received in (RIN1018–AZ49) received in the Office of the EC–2735. A communication from the Direc- the Office of the President of the Senate on President of the Senate on September 9, 2013; tor of the Regulatory Management Division, September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Fi- to the Committee on Environment and Pub- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- nance. lic Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- EC–2743. A communication from the Chief EC–2728. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air of the Publications and Regulations Branch, of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, Quality Implementation Plans; Michigan; Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Redesignation of the Detroit-Ann Arbor Area Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the to Attainment of the 1997 Annual Standard report of a rule entitled ‘‘Debt That is a Po- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and and the 2006 24-Hour Standard for Fine Par- sition in Personal Property That is Part of a Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Revisions to ticulate Matter’’ (FRL No. 9900–49–Region 5) Straddle’’ (RIN1545–BK89) received in the Of- the Regulations for Impact Analyses of Crit- received in the Office of the President of the fice of the President of the Senate on Sep- ical Habitat’’ (RIN1018–AY26) received in the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Finance. Office of the President of the Senate on Sep- mittee on Environment and Public Works. EC–2744. A communication from the Chief tember 9, 2013; to the Committee on Environ- EC–2736. A communication from the Direc- of the Publications and Regulations Branch, ment and Public Works. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the EC–2729. A communication from the Chief Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of the Endangered Species Listing Branch, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Limitations on Du- Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the titled ‘‘Revisions to the California State Im- plication of Net Built-in Losses’’ (RIN1545– Interior, transmitting, pursuant to law, the plementation Plan, Placer County Air Pollu- BE58) received in the Office of the President report of a rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and tion Control District’’ (FRL No. 9842–4) re- of the Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determina- ceived in the Office of the President of the Committee on Finance. tion of Endangered Status for Texas Golden Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- EC–2745. A communication from the Direc- Gladecress and Threatened Status for Neches mittee on Environment and Public Works. tor, Office of Regulations and Reports Clear- River Rose-mallow’’ (RIN1018–AX74) received EC–2737. A communication from the Direc- ance, Social Security Administration, trans- in the Office of the President of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- entitled ‘‘Extension of Expiration Dates for Environment and Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Two Body System Listings’’ (RIN0960–AH60) EC–2730. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air received during adjournment of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quality Implementation Plans; State of in the Office of the President of the Senate Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Florida; Regional Haze State Implementa- on September 4, 2013; to the Committee on ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tion Plan’’ (FRL No. 9900–31–Region 4) re- Finance. titled ‘‘Interim Final Determination to Stay ceived in the Office of the President of the EC–2746. A communication from the Chief and Defer Sanctions; California; San Joaquin Senate on September 9, 2013; to the Com- of the Border Security Regulations Branch, Valley’’ (FRL No. 9900–36–Region 9) received mittee on Environment and Public Works. Customs and Border Protection, Department in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2738. A communication from the Direc- of Homeland Security, transmitting, pursu- on September 9, 2013; to the Committee on tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Ex- Environment and Public Works. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tension of Port Limits of Indianapolis, IN’’ EC–2731. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (CBP Dec. 13–13) received during adjourn- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mentation Plans; State of Missouri; St. dent of the Senate on September 4, 2013; to ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Louis Area Transportation Conformity Re- the Committee on Finance.

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Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the goals and ideals of National Save for Retire- report of a rule entitled ‘‘Disclosures of Re- ment week, including raising public aware- S. 411 turn Information Reflected on Returns to Of- ness of the various tax-preferred retirement At the request of Mr. ROCKEFELLER, ficers and Employees of the Department of vehicles and increasing personal financial the names of the Senator from Alaska Commerce for Certain Statistical Purposes literacy; considered and agreed to. (Ms. MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from and Related Activities’’ (RIN1545–BL66) re- f Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in sponsors of S. 411, a bill to amend the the Office of the President of the Senate on ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend August 29, 2013; to the Committee on Fi- S. 15 nance. and modify the railroad track mainte- At the request of Mr. PAUL, the name EC–2748. A communication from the Chief nance credit. of the Senator from South Carolina of the Publications and Regulations Branch, S. 460 Internal Revenue Service, Department of the (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cosponsor At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the of S. 15, a bill to amend chapter 8 of report of a rule entitled ‘‘Use of Differential title 5, United States Code, to provide name of the Senator from Massachu- Income Stream as an Application of the In- that major rules of the executive setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- come Method and as a Consideration in As- branch shall have no force or effect un- sponsor of S. 460, a bill to provide for sessing the Best Method’’ (RIN1545–BK71) re- less a joint resolution of approval is en- an increase in the Federal minimum ceived during adjournment of the Senate in acted into law. wage. the Office of the President of the Senate on S. 462 August 29, 2013; to the Committee on Fi- S. 84 nance. At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the At the request of Mrs. BOXER, the EC–2749. A communication from the Chief name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. of the Publications and Regulations Branch, SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. LEE) was added as a cosponsor of S. 462, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the 84, a bill to amend the Fair Labor a bill to enhance the strategic partner- Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the Standards Act of 1938 to provide more ship between the United States and report of a rule entitled ‘‘Shared Responsi- effective remedies to victims of dis- Israel. bility Payment for Not Maintaining Min- imum Essential Coverage’’ (RIN1545–BL36) crimination in the payment of wages S. 535 received during adjournment of the Senate on the basis of sex, and for other pur- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the in the Office of the President of the Senate poses. name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. on August 29, 2013; to the Committee on Fi- S. 296 HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. nance. At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the 535, a bill to require a study and report EC–2750. A communication from the Chief name of the Senator from Massachu- by the Small Business Administration of the Publications and Regulations Branch, setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- Internal Revenue Service, Department of the regarding the costs to small business Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the sponsor of S. 296, a bill to amend the concerns of Federal regulations. report of a rule entitled ‘‘Examination of Re- Immigration and Nationality Act to S. 557 eliminate discrimination in the immi- turns and Claims for Refund, Credit, or At the request of Mrs. HAGAN, the Abatement; Determination of Tax Liability’’ gration laws by permitting permanent names of the Senator from Vermont (Rev. Proc. 2013–33) received during adjourn- partners of United States citizens and (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Or- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- lawful permanent residents to obtain egon (Mr. MERKLEY) were added as co- dent of the Senate on August 29, 2013; to the lawful permanent resident status in sponsors of S. 557, a bill to amend title Committee on Finance. the same manner as spouses of citizens XVIII of the Social Security Act to im- f and lawful permanent residents and to prove access to medication therapy penalize immigration fraud in connec- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND management under part D of the Medi- tion with permanent partnerships. JOINT RESOLUTIONS care program. S. 357 The following bills and joint resolu- S. 577 tions were introduced, read the first At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the name of the Senator from California At the request of Mr. NELSON, the and second times by unanimous con- name of the Senator from Minnesota sent, and referred as indicated: (Mrs. FEINSTEIN) was added as a co- sponsor of S. 357, a bill to encourage, (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Ms. enhance, and integrate Blue Alert sor of S. 577, a bill to amend title XVIII COLLINS, and Mrs. HAGAN): plans throughout the United States in of the Social Security Act to provide S. 1494. A bill to amend the Child Care and for the distribution of additional resi- Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to im- order to disseminate information when prove child safety and reduce the incidence a law enforcement officer is seriously dency positions, and for other pur- of preventable infant deaths in child care injured or killed in the line of duty. poses. settings; to the Committee on Health, Edu- S. 381 S. 629 cation, Labor, and Pensions. At the request of Mr. BROWN, the At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the By Mr. CASEY: name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. S. 1495. A bill to direct the Administrator names of the Senator from Michigan of the Federal Aviation Administration to (Mr. LEVIN), the Senator from Colorado RUBIO) was added as a cosponsor of S. issue an order with respect to secondary (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from 629, a bill to amend title 38, United cockpit barriers, and for other purposes; to Maryland (Mr. CARDIN) were added as States Code, to recognize the service in the Committee on Commerce, Science, and cosponsors of S. 381, a bill to award a the reserve components of the Armed Transportation. Congressional Gold Medal to the World Forces of certain persons by honoring By Mr. KIRK: War II members of the ‘‘Doolittle them with status as veterans under S. 1496. A bill to enhance taxpayer ac- Tokyo Raiders’’, for outstanding her- law, and for other purposes. countability at public transportation agen- cies; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, oism, valor, skill, and service to the S. 631 and Urban Affairs. United States in conducting the bomb- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the ings of Tokyo. f name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 403 setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND At the request of Mr. CASEY, the sponsor of S. 631, a bill to allow Ameri- SENATE RESOLUTIONS name of the Senator from Massachu- cans to earn paid sick time so that The following concurrent resolutions setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- they can address their own health and Senate resolutions were read, and sponsor of S. 403, a bill to amend the needs and the health needs of their referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Elementary and Secondary Education families.

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S. 727 versary of the establishment of the Na- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. MORAN, the tional Park Service, and for other pur- sponsor of S. 1332, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from South Caro- poses. XVIII of the Social Security Act to en- lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- S. 1174 sure more timely access to home sor of S. 727, a bill to improve the ex- At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, health services for Medicare bene- amination of depository institutions, the names of the Senator from Alaska ficiaries under the Medicare program. and for other purposes. (Mr. BEGICH) and the Senator from S. 1369 S. 815 West Virginia (Mr. MANCHIN) were At the request of Mr. MERKLEY, the added as cosponsors of S. 1174, a bill to At the request of Mr. BROWN, the name of the Senator from Massachu- award a Congressional Gold Medal to name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as WARNER) was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of S. 815, a bill to prohibit the the Borinqueneers. 1369, a bill to provide additional flexi- employment discrimination on the S. 1188 bility to the Board of Governors of the basis of sexual orientation or gender At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the Federal Reserve System to establish identity. name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. capital standards that are properly tai- lored to the unique characteristics of S. 888 PORTMAN) was added as a cosponsor of the business of insurance, and for other At the request of Mr. JOHANNS, the S. 1188, a bill to amend the Internal name of the Senator from Kentucky Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the def- purposes. (Mr. MCCONNELL) was added as a co- inition of full-time employee for pur- S. 1405 poses of the individual mandate in the sponsor of S. 888, a bill to provide end At the request of Mr. SCHUMER, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care user exemptions from certain provi- names of the Senator from Vermont Act. sions of the Commodity Exchange Act (Mr. SANDERS) and the Senator from S. 1208 and the Securities Exchange Act of Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- 1934. At the request of Mr. TESTER, the sponsors of S. 1405, a bill to amend title name of the Senator from Kansas (Mr. S. 931 XVIII of the Social Security Act to ROBERTS) was added as a cosponsor of At the request of Mr. BLUNT, the provide for an extension of certain am- S. 1208, a bill to require meaningful dis- name of the Senator from Maine (Ms. bulance add-on payments under the closures of the terms of rental-pur- COLLINS) was added as a cosponsor of S. Medicare program. 931, a bill to amend the Public Health chase agreements, including disclo- S. 1445 Service Act to raise awareness of, and sures of all costs to consumers under to educate breast cancer patients an- such agreements, to provide certain At the request of Mr. PRYOR, the ticipating surgery, especially patients substantive rights to consumers under name of the Senator from Montana who are members of racial and ethnic such agreements, and for other pur- (Mr. TESTER) was added as a cosponsor minority groups, regarding the avail- poses. of S. 1445, a bill to amend the Public ability and coverage of breast recon- S. 1271 Health Service Act to provide for the struction, prostheses, and other op- At the request of Mr. RUBIO, the participation of optometrists in the tions. name of the Senator from Nebraska National Health Service Corps scholar- (Mr. JOHANNS) was added as a cospon- S. 1069 ship and loan repayment programs, and sor of S. 1271, a bill to direct the Presi- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, for other purposes. dent to establish guidelines for the the name of the Senator from Massa- United States foreign assistance pro- S. 1456 chusetts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a grams, and for other purposes. At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the cosponsor of S. 1069, a bill to prohibit S. 1282 names of the Senator from New York discrimination in adoption or foster At the request of Ms. WARREN, the (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from care placements based on the sexual name of the Senator from Vermont Maine (Ms. COLLINS) were added as co- orientation, gender identity, or marital (Mr. SANDERS) was added as a cospon- sponsors of S. 1456, a bill to award the status of any prospective adoptive or sor of S. 1282, a bill to reduce risks to Congressional Gold Medal to Shimon foster parent, or the sexual orientation the financial system by limiting banks’ Peres. or gender identity of the child in- ability to engage in certain risky ac- S. 1457 volved. tivities and limiting conflicts of inter- S. 1088 est, to reinstate certain Glass-Steagall At the request of Mr. MCCONNELL, At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the Act protections that were repealed by the name of the Senator from Lou- name of the Senator from Massachu- the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and for isiana (Ms. LANDRIEU) was added as a setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- other purposes. cosponsor of S. 1457, a bill to exempt the aging process of distilled spirits sponsor of S. 1088, a bill to end dis- S. 1302 from the production period for pur- crimination based on actual or per- At the request of Mr. HARKIN, the ceived sexual orientation or gender name of the Senator from New Mexico poses of capitalization of interest costs. identity in public schools, and for (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- other purposes. sor of S. 1302, a bill to amend the Em- S. 1476 S. 1123 ployee Retirement Income Security At the request of Mr. REED, the name At the request of Mr. CARPER, the Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue of the Senator from Vermont (Mr. name of the Senator from Rhode Island Code of 1986 to provide for cooperative SANDERS) was added as a cosponsor of (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- and small employer charity pension S. 1476, a bill to amend the Internal sponsor of S. 1123, a bill to amend titles plans. Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the de- XVIII and XIX of the Social Security S. 1320 nial of deduction for certain excessive Act to curb waste, fraud, and abuse in At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the employee remuneration, and for other the Medicare and Medicaid programs. name of the Senator from Nebraska purposes. S. 1158 (Mr. JOHANNS) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. WARNER, the sor of S. 1320, a bill to establish a S. 1490 names of the Senator from Colorado tiered hiring preference for members of At the request of Mr. FLAKE, the (Mr. UDALL) and the Senator from the reserve components of the armed name of the Senator from Pennsyl- Florida (Mr. RUBIO) were added as co- forces. vania (Mr. TOOMEY) was added as a co- sponsors of S. 1158, a bill to require the S. 1332 sponsor of S. 1490, a bill to delay the Secretary of the Treasury to mint At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the application of the Patient Protection coins commemorating the 100th anni- name of the Senator from Massachu- and Affordable Care Act.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:59 Jan 16, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0686 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\S11SE3.001 S11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13394 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 S. RES. 203 infant death. Beyond safe sleep prac- (8) In its 2011 report on child care center li- At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the tices, child care provider training in censing regulations, Child Care Aware of name of the Senator from New Hamp- CPR and first aid will allow providers America, formerly known as the National Association of Child Care Resource and Re- shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- to identify and address potentially ferral Agencies, noted that— sponsor of S. Res. 203, a resolution ex- harmful situations for infants. (A) extensive research and recommenda- pressing the sense of the Senate re- The Child Care Infant Mortality Pre- tions from organizations like the American garding efforts by the United States to vention Act of 2013 expands the list of Academy of Pediatrics and the National Cen- resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict allowable uses for CCDBG funding to ters for Disease Control and Prevention through a negotiated two-state solu- permit states to use this funding on ac- favor simple life-saving safe sleep strategies tion. tivities to improve child care quality. to eliminate serious risk factors for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and sudden unex- f Our bill would also require the Sec- retary to update and make widely pected infant death; and (B) the strategies noted in subparagraph STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED available-training, instructional mate- BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS (A) are not universally required under the rials, and other information on safe Child Care and Development Block Grant By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, sleep practices and other sudden unex- Act of 1990 nor in the majority of State child Ms. COLLINS, and Mrs. HAGAN): pected infant death prevention strate- care regulations. S. 1494. A bill to amend the Child gies. SEC. 3. GOALS. Care and Development Block Grant Act I am proud that Senator SUSAN COL- Section 658A(b)(5) of the Child Care and De- of 1990 to improve child safety and re- LINS has joined me as an original co- velopment Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. duce the incidence of preventable in- sponsor of this bill. 9858 note) is amended to read as follows: fant deaths in child care settings; to It is essential that this issue is ad- ‘‘(5) to ensure the health, safety, develop- the Committee on Health, Education, dressed by building upon the existing ment and well-being of children in programs Labor, and Pensions. structure and capacity of the networks supported under this subchapter and to as- sist States in improving the overall quality Mrs. FEINSTEIN. Mr. President, I of Child Care providers participating in of child care services and programs by imple- rise today on behalf of myself and Sen- the Child Care and Development Block menting the health, safety, licensing, and ator COLLINS, to introduce the Child Grant. It is critical that we work to en- oversight standards established in State law Care Infant Mortality Act. This is bi- sure that child safety is a primary goal (including regulations).’’. partisan legislation that would allow of the block grant, and that appro- SEC. 4. APPLICATION AND PLAN. states participating in the Child Care priate and adequate training on safe Section 658E(c)(2)(F) of the Child Care and Development Block Grant, CCDBG, to sleep practices, first aid, and CPR are Development Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 use part of this funding for child safety included in the training regimen pro- U.S.C. 6858c(c)(2)(F)) is amended by striking training. moted by this Act. clause (iii) and all that follows and inserting Currently, states participating in Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- the following: ‘‘(iii) minimum health and safety training Child Care Development Block Grant, sent that the text of the bill be printed appropriate to the provider setting, includ- CCDBG, are required to set aside at in the RECORD. ing training on cardiopulmonary resuscita- least 4 percent of funds to improve the There being no objection, the text of tion, first aid, safe sleep practices and other quality of the programs offered in their the bill was ordered to be printed in sudden unexpected infant death prevention states. Our bill would simply ensure the RECORD, as follows: strategies.’’. that strategies to enhance child safety, S. 1494 SEC. 5. ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CHILD SAFETY including disseminating information Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE. resentatives of the United States of America in related to prevention strategies for Section 658G of the Child Care and Devel- Congress assembled, sudden unexpected infant death, are in- opment Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. cluded in as an allowable use of funds. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 9858e) is amended— According to the Centers for Disease This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Child Care (1) by striking ‘‘choice, and’’ and inserting Control, CDC, and the American Acad- Infant Mortality Prevention Act of 2013’’. ‘‘choice,’’; and emy of Pediatrics, half of the approxi- SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES. (2) by striking the period and inserting mately 4,500 SUID cases in the United (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- ‘‘training (including training in safe sleep lowing: practices, first aid, and cardiopulmonary re- States are entirely preventable with ef- (1) For millions of today’s working fami- fective training and implementation of suscitation), and other activities designed to lies, child care is an essential ingredient of ensure and improve the health and safety of correct sleep practices. It is estimated their success. Child care helps children, fam- children receiving child care services under that child care settings account for 20 ilies, and communities prosper, and helps the this subchapter.’’. Nation maintain its competitive edge. percent of all SUID fatalities in the SEC. 6. DISSEMINATION OF MATERIALS AND IN- United States. Life-saving sleep strate- (2) Close to 12,000,000 children under age 5, FORMATION ON SAFE SLEEP AND gies, first aid and CPR are successful in and 10,000,000 over the age of 5, are in some OTHER SUDDEN UNEXPECTED IN- preventing infant death and are easily type of child care setting each day. FANT DEATH PREVENTION STRATE- (3) More than 60 percent of children are GIES. implementable; yet training is not cur- cared for regularly in a child care setting. Section 658K of the Child Care and Devel- rently an allowable use of funds under (4) Recent polls of working parents found opment Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. the Child Care and Development Block that parents are primarily concerned about 9858i) is amended— Grant Act. safety and quality of care, followed by cost. (1) by striking the section header and in- Nationally, over 4,500 infants die sud- (5) Nationally, the most common form of serting the following: denly with no immediate obvious cause death among post-neonatal infants under age ‘‘SEC. 658K. REPORTS, AUDITS, AND INFORMA- every year. These deaths are not highly 1 is death occurring during sleep, as a result TION.’’ publicized by the media because of the of incorrect sleeping practices. ; and (6) According to the Centers for Disease (2) by adding at the end the following: severe pain it causes families. A large Control and Prevention, each year in the ‘‘(c) INFORMATION ON SUDDEN UNEXPECTED percentage of child care providers are United States, more than 4,500 infants die INFANT DEATH PREVENTION STRATEGIES.—The unaware of the risks of sleep associated suddenly of no immediately obvious cause. Secretary, working with the Director of the infant deaths until they come face-to- Half of these sudden unexpected infant Centers for Disease Control and Prevention face with a death of a child under their deaths are due to Sudden Infant Death Syn- and the Director of the Eunice Kennedy care. The more aware providers are of drome, the leading cause of sudden unex- Shriver National Institute of Child Health safe sleep practices, the more likely pected infant deaths and all deaths among and Human Development, shall— they are to follow suggested guidelines. infants who are not younger than 1 month ‘‘(1) update training, instructional mate- but younger than 12 months. rials, and other information on safe sleep In particular, posting safe-sleep prac- (7) Researchers estimate that child care practices and other sudden unexpected infant tices and offering required training can settings account for at least 20 percent of death prevention strategies; and further cut the number of infants we sudden unexpected infant deaths in the ‘‘(2) widely distribute the training, mate- lose every year to sudden unexpected United States. rials, and information to parents, child care

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A bill to enhance taxpayer IDEALS OF NATIONAL SAVE FOR the retirement savings and personal finan- accountability at public transportation RETIREMENT WEEK, INCLUDING cial literacy of all people in the United States. agencies; to the Committee on Bank- RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE VARIOUS TAX-PREFERRED ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. f RETIREMENT VEHICLES AND IN- Mr. KIRK. Mr. President, I rise to ad- AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND CREASING PERSONAL FINANCIAL PROPOSED dress a crisis of confidence at LITERACY Chicagoland’s suburban commuter rail- SA 1852. Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for himself Mr. CARDIN (for himself and Mr. and Mrs. BOXER) submitted an amendment road—Metra. Metra plays a vital role ENZI) submitted the following resolu- intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. for our area—reducing congestion and tion; which was considered and agreed 1392, to promote energy savings in residen- carrying thousands of suburban resi- to: tial buildings and industry, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the dents to and from Chicago each day. S. RES. 222 table. But recent developments highlight a Whereas people in the United States are SA 1853. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. troubled transit system and a misuse living longer, and the cost of retirement is ENZI, and Mr. FLAKE) submitted an amend- of public dollars. increasing significantly; ment intended to be proposed by him to the Whereas Social Security remains the bed- bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie Earlier this summer it was reported rock of retirement income for the great ma- on the table. that Metra CEO Alex Clifford received jority of the people of the United States but SA 1854. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself and a severance package worth nearly was never intended by Congress to be the Mr. FLAKE) submitted an amendment in- sole source of retirement income for fami- $750,000 following allegations of polit- tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. lies; 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ical influence at the agency. Clifford Whereas recent data from the Employee table. received $442,237 alone just to buyout Benefit Research Institute indicates that, in SA 1855. Mr. FRANKEN submitted an the remaining term of his contract, on the United States, less than 3⁄5 of workers or amendment intended to be proposed by him top of $307,390 for an additional 12 their spouses are saving for retirement, and to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered the amount that workers have saved for re- to lie on the table. months if he is unable to find new em- tirement is much less than the amount they SA 1856. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself and ployment. need to adequately fund their retirement Mr. HOEVEN) submitted an amendment in- This is a gross misuse of public dol- years; tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. Whereas the financial literacy of workers 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the lars. With this action, Metra’s former in the United States is important to their table. CEO makes more than President understanding of the need to save for retire- SA 1857. Mr. RUBIO submitted an amend- Obama, who currently makes $400,000 a ment; ment intended to be proposed by him to the year. I asked the Congressional Re- Whereas saving for retirement is a key bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie component of overall financial health and se- on the table. search Service how this golden para- curity during retirement years, and the im- SA 1858. Mr. WYDEN (for Mr. MERKLEY) chute ranks compared to the annual portance of financial literacy in planning for proposed an amendment to the bill S. 1392, salary of the top ten largest transit retirement must be advocated; supra. Whereas many workers may not be aware SA 1859. Ms. STABENOW submitted an agencies in the country, and the re- amendment intended to be proposed by her sults were surprising. Each of the top of their options in saving for retirement or may not have focused on the importance of, to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered 10 largest transit systems pays their and need for, saving for retirement; to lie on the table. chief executive no more than $350,000, Whereas, although many employees have SA 1860. Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted an access through their employers to defined amendment intended to be proposed by her meaning Metra, the 24th largest transit to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered agency in the country, had the highest benefit and defined contribution plans to as- sist them in preparing for retirement, many to lie on the table. SA 1861. Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin (for earning CEO. of those employees may not be taking advan- himself and Mr. COBURN) submitted an tage of those plans at all or to the full extent Fortunately federal taxpayer dollars amendment intended to be proposed by him allowed by Federal law; did not contribute to Clifford’s golden to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered Whereas saving for retirement is necessary parachute. But Metra is expected to re- to lie on the table. even during economic downturns or market SA 1862. Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin (for ceive more than $135 million in federal declines, which makes continued contribu- himself and Mr. COBURN) submitted an capital dollars. If our local government tions all the more important; amendment intended to be proposed by him bodies can’t be trusted to be good stew- Whereas all workers, including public and to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered ards of the public, then the Congress private sector employees, employees of tax- to lie on the table. exempt organizations, and self-employed in- should step in to put in place reason- SA 1863. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. BAR- dividuals, can benefit from developing per- RASSO, and Mr. FLAKE) submitted an amend- able taxpayer protections. sonal budgets and financial plans that in- ment intended to be proposed by him to the Today I have introduced the Public clude retirement savings strategies that bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie take advantage of tax-preferred retirement Transportation Accountability Act on the table. savings vehicles; and SA 1864. Mr. ENZI (for himself and Mr. which for the first time will put limits Whereas the week October 20 through Oc- BARRASSO) submitted an amendment in- on executive compensation at public tober 26, 2013 has been designated as ‘‘Na- tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. transit agencies that receive federal tional Save for Retirement Week’’: Now, 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the therefore, be it funds. No executive or employee of a table. Resolved, That the Senate— SA 1865. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, Mr. transit agency would be able to receive (1) supports the goals and ideals of Na- COBURN, Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. RISCH) sub- annual compensation that is greater tional Save for Retirement Week, including mitted an amendment intended to be pro- than that of the President of the raising public awareness of the importance posed by him to the bill S. 1392, supra; which United States. This is a common sense of saving adequately for retirement; was ordered to lie on the table. (2) supports the need to raise public aware- SA 1866. Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. bill that sadly is necessary to safe- ness of a variety of ways to save for retire- ENZI, Mr. HELLER, Mr. LEE, Mr. JOHNSON of guard taxpayers’ pocketbooks. ment that are favored under the Internal Wisconsin, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted an Revenue Code of 1986 and that, although uti- amendment intended to be proposed by him lized by many people in the United States, to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered should be utilized by more; and to lie on the table.

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TEXT OF AMENDMENTS tenant utility allowances in effect during the SA 1869. Mr. COBURN submitted an amend- SA 1852. Mr. WHITEHOUSE (for him- applicable year and vacancy rates for each ment intended to be proposed by him to the self and Mrs. BOXER) submitted an unit type; and bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie amendment intended to be proposed by (iv) annual third party determination of on the table. him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- savings to the Secretary. SA 1870. Mr. COBURN submitted an (2) TERM.—The term of an agreement under amendment intended to be proposed by him ergy savings in residential buildings this section shall be not longer than 12 to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered and industry, and for other purposes; years. to lie on the table. which was ordered to lie on the table; (3) ENTITY ELIGIBILITY.—The Secretary SA 1871. Mr. MCCONNELL (for himself, Mr. as follows: shall— COATS, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. COBURN, Mr. ALEX- At the beginning of title IV, insert the fol- (A) establish a competitive process for en- ANDER, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BURR, Mr. RISCH, lowing: tering into agreements under this section; Mr. JOHANNS, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. SEC. 4ll. BUDGET-NEUTRAL DEMONSTRATION and MORAN, and Mr. HOEVEN) submitted an PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AND WATER (B) enter into such agreements only with amendment intended to be proposed by him CONSERVATION IMPROVEMENTS AT entities that demonstrate significant experi- to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS. ence relating to— to lie on the table. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of (i) financing and operating properties re- SA 1872. Mr. VITTER submitted an amend- Housing and Urban Development (referred to ceiving assistance under a program described in this section as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall es- ment intended to be proposed by him to the in subsection (a); tablish a demonstration program under bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie (ii) oversight of energy and water con- which, during the period beginning on Octo- on the table. servation programs, including oversight of ber 1, 2013, and ending on September 30, 2016, SA 1873. Mr. COBURN submitted an contractors; and the Secretary may enter into budget-neu- amendment intended to be proposed by him (iii) raising capital for energy and water to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered tral, performance-based agreements that re- sult in a reduction in energy or water costs conservation improvements from charitable to lie on the table. organizations or private investors. SA 1874. Mr. COBURN submitted an with such entities as the Secretary deter- mines to be appropriate under which the en- (4) GEOGRAPHICAL DIVERSITY.—Each agree- amendment intended to be proposed by him ment entered into under this section shall to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered tities shall carry out projects for energy or water conservation improvements at not provide for the inclusion of properties with to lie on the table. the greatest feasible regional and State vari- SA 1875. Mr. COBURN submitted an more than 20,000 residential units in multi- ance. amendment intended to be proposed by him family buildings participating in— (c) PLAN AND REPORTS.— to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered (1) the project-based rental assistance pro- gram under section 8 of the United States (1) PLAN.—Not later than 90 days after the to lie on the table. date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary SA 1876. Mr. THUNE submitted an amend- Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437f), other shall submit to the Committees on Appro- ment intended to be proposed by him to the than assistance provided under section 8(o) priations of the House of Representatives bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie of that Act; and the Senate a detailed plan for the imple- on the table. (2) the supportive housing for the elderly mentation of this section. SA 1877. Mr. BENNET (for himself and Mr. program under section 202 of the Housing (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 1 year after COBURN) submitted an amendment intended Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 1701q); or the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, (3) the supportive housing for persons with ally thereafter, the Secretary shall— supra; which was ordered to lie on the table. disabilities program under section 811(d)(2) SA 1878. Mr. BLUMENTHAL submitted an of the Cranston-Gonzalez National Afford- (A) conduct an evaluation of the program amendment intended to be proposed by him able Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013(d)(2)). under this section; and to the bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered (b) REQUIREMENTS.— (B) submit to Congress a report describing to lie on the table. (1) PAYMENTS CONTINGENT ON SAVINGS.— each evaluation conducted under subpara- SA 1879. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself and (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall pro- graph (A). (d) FUNDING.—For each fiscal year during Mr. PRYOR) submitted an amendment in- vide to an entity a payment under an agree- tended to be proposed by him to the bill S. ment under this section only during applica- which an agreement under this section is in 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the ble years for which an energy or water cost effect, the Secretary may use to carry out table. savings is achieved with respect to the appli- this section any funds appropriated to the SA 1880. Mr. LEE submitted an amendment cable multifamily portfolio of properties, as Secretary for the renewal of contracts under intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. determined by the Secretary, in accordance a program described in subsection (a). 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the with subparagraph (B). table. (B) PAYMENT METHODOLOGY.— SA 1853. Mr. BARRASSO (for him- SA 1881. Mr. PRYOR (for himself, Mr. (i) IN GENERAL.—Each agreement under self, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. FLAKE) sub- ALEXANDER, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. this section shall include a pay-for-success mitted an amendment intended to be COONS, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. TESTER, and Mr. provision— proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, to UDALL of New Mexico) submitted an amend- (I) that will serve as a payment threshold promote energy savings in residential ment intended to be proposed by him to the for the term of the agreement; and buildings and industry, and for other bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie (II) pursuant to which the Department of Housing and Urban Development shall share purposes; which was ordered to lie on on the table. the table; as follows: SA 1882. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- a percentage of the savings at a level deter- ment intended to be proposed by him to the mined by the Secretary that is sufficient to On page 56, between lines 9 and 10, insert bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie cover the administrative costs of carrying the following: on the table. out this section. SEC. 5lll. PROHIBITION ON ENERGY TAX. SA 1883. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- (ii) LIMITATIONS.—A payment made by the (a) FINDINGS; PURPOSES.— ment intended to be proposed by him to the Secretary under an agreement under this (1) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie section shall— (A) on June 25, 2013, President Obama on the table. (I) be contingent on documented utility issued a Presidential memorandum directing SA 1884. Mr. INHOFE submitted an amend- savings; and the Administrator of the Environmental ment intended to be proposed by him to the (II) not exceed the utility savings achieved Protection Agency to issue regulations relat- bill S. 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie by the date of the payment, and not pre- ing to power sector carbon pollution stand- on the table. viously paid, as a result of the improvements ards for existing coal fired power plants; SA 1885. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself and made under the agreement. (B) the issuance of that memorandum cir- Mr. WICKER) submitted an amendment in- (C) THIRD PARTY VERIFICATION.—Savings cumvents Congress and the will of the people tended to be proposed by her to the bill S. payments made by the Secretary under this of the United States; 1392, supra; which was ordered to lie on the section shall be based on a measurement and (C) any action to control emissions of table. verification protocol that includes at least— greenhouse gases from existing coal fired

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In addition to cial Cost of Carbon for Regulatory Impact ing owners, utilities, tenants, and other par- influences on mental disorder, suicide and Analysis under Executive Order 12866’’, dated ties; alcohol abuse and alcoholism, unemploy- February 2010; or (ii) utility practices, programs, and sys- ment is also an important risk factor in car- (3) any other similar document. tems that provide aggregated energy con- (b) EFFECT ON REGULATIONS.—Subsection diovascular disease and overall decreases in sumption information to multitenant build- (a) shall not affect any final rule that has life expectancy.’’; ing owners, and the impact of public utility been published in the Federal Register before (F) according to the National Center for commissions and State privacy laws on those the date of enactment of this Act. Health Statistics, ‘‘children in poor families practices, programs, and systems; were four times as likely to be in fair or poor SA 1855. Mr. FRANKEN submitted an (iii) exceptions to compliance in existing health as children that were not poor’’; amendment intended to be proposed by laws where building owners are not able to (G) any major decision that would cost the him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- gather or access whole building energy infor- economy of the United States millions of mation from tenants or utilities; dollars and lead to serious negative health ergy savings in residential buildings (iv) the treatment of buildings with— effects for the people of the United States and industry, and for other purposes; (I) multiple uses; should be debated and explicitly authorized which was ordered to lie on the table; (II) uses for which baseline information is by Congress, not approved by a Presidential as follows: not available; and memorandum or regulations; and At the end of title I, add the following: (III) uses that require high levels of energy (H) any policy adopted by Congress should Subtitle C—Energy Information for intensities, such as data centers, trading make United States energy as clean as prac- Commercial Buildings floors, and televisions studios; ticable, as quickly as practicable, without (v) implementation practices, including SEC. 121. ENERGY INFORMATION FOR COMMER- increasing the cost of energy for struggling CIAL BUILDINGS. disclosure methods and phase-in of compli- families, seniors, low-income households, (a) REQUIREMENT OF BENCHMARKING AND ance; and small businesses. DISCLOSURE FOR LEASING BUILDINGS WITHOUT (vi) the safety and security of (2) PURPOSES.—The purposes of this section ENERGY STAR LABELS.—Section 435(b)(2) of benchmarking tools offered by government are— the Energy Independence and Security Act of agencies, and the resiliency of those tools (A) to ensure that— 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17091(b)(2)) is amended— against cyber-attacks; and (i) a national energy tax is not imposed on (1) by striking ‘‘paragraph (2)’’ and insert- (vii) international experiences with regard the economy of the United States; and ing ‘‘paragraph (1)’’; and to building benchmarking and disclosure (ii) struggling families, seniors, low-in- (2) by striking ‘‘signing the contract,’’ and laws and data aggregation for multitenant come households, and small businesses do all that follows through the period at the buildings. not experience skyrocketing electricity bills end and inserting the following: (2) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.—At the con- and joblessness; ‘‘signing the contract, the following require- clusion of the study, the Secretary shall sub- (B) to protect the people of the United ments are met: mit to Congress a report on the results of the States, particularly families, seniors, and ‘‘(A) The space is renovated for all energy study. children, from the serious negative health ef- efficiency and conservation improvements (c) CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF DATA- fects of joblessness; that would be cost effective over the life of BASES.— (C) to allow sufficient time for Congress to the lease, including improvements in light- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 18 months develop and authorize an appropriate mecha- ing, windows, and heating, ventilation, and after the date of enactment of this Act and nism to address the energy needs of the air conditioning systems. following opportunity for public notice and United States and the potential challenges ‘‘(B)(i) Subject to clause (ii), the space is comment, the Secretary, in coordination posed by severe weather; and benchmarked under a nationally recognized, with other relevant agencies shall, to carry (D) to restore the legislative process and online, free benchmarking program, with out the purpose described in paragraph (2)— congressional authority over the energy pol- public disclosure, unless the space is a space (A) assess existing databases; and icy of the United States. for which owners cannot access whole build- (B) as necessary— (b) PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM.—Notwith- ing utility consumption data, including (i) modify and maintain existing data- standing any other provision of law, the head spaces— bases; or of a Federal agency shall not promulgate ‘‘(I) that are located in States with privacy (ii) create and maintain a new database any regulation relating to power sector car- laws that provide that utilities shall not pro- platform. bon pollution standards or any substantially vide such aggregated information to multi- (2) PURPOSE.—The maintenance of existing similar regulation on or after June 25, 2013, tenant building owners; and databases or creation of a new database plat- unless that regulation is explicitly author- ‘‘(II) for which tenants do not provide en- form under paragraph (1) shall be for the pur- ized by an Act of Congress. ergy consumption information to the com- pose of storing and making available public mercial building owner in response to a re- energy-related information on commercial SA 1854. Mr. BARRASSO (for himself quest from the building owner. and multifamily buildings, including— and Mr. FLAKE) submitted an amend- ‘‘(ii) A Federal agency that is a tenant of (A) data provided under Federal, State, ment intended to be proposed by him the space shall provide to the building local, and other laws or programs regarding to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy owner, or authorize the owner to obtain from building benchmarking and energy informa- savings in residential buildings and in- the utility, the energy consumption informa- tion disclosure; dustry, and for other purposes; which tion of the space for the benchmarking and (B) buildings that have received energy ratings and certifications; and was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- disclosure required by this subparagraph.’’. (b) DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STUDY.— (C) energy-related information on build- lows: (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years ings provided voluntarily by the owners of On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert after the date of enactment of this Act, the the buildings, in an anonymous form, unless the following: Secretary shall complete a study, with op- the owner provides otherwise. SEC. 4llll. SOCIAL COST OF CARBON. portunity for public comment— (d) COMPETITIVE AWARDS.—Based on the re- (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b) (A) on the impact of— sults of the research for the portion of the and section 324B of the Energy Policy and (i) State and local performance study described in subsection (b)(1)(A)(ii), Conservation Act, until the date the Sec- benchmarking and disclosure policies, and and with criteria developed following public

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notice and comment, the Secretary may (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘nonprofit ology used in conducting the study described make competitive awards to utilities, utility building’’ includes a building described in in the report released by the Office of Advo- regulators, and utility partners to develop subparagraph (A) that is— cacy entitled ‘‘The Impact of Regulatory and implement effective and promising pro- (i) a hospital; Costs on Small Firms’’ (September 2010). grams to provide aggregated whole building (ii) a youth center; (c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after energy consumption information to multi- (iii) a school; the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- tenant building owners. (iv) a social-welfare program facility; ally thereafter, the Office of Advocacy shall (e) INPUT FROM STAKEHOLDERS.—The Sec- (v) a house of worship; and submit to Congress a report on the findings retary shall seek input from stakeholders to (vi) any other nonresidential and non- of the most recent study conducted under maximize the effectiveness of the actions commercial structure. subsection (a), which shall include an esti- taken under this section. (4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ mate of the total annual cost of Federal reg- (f) REPORT.—Not later than 2 years after means the Secretary of Energy. ulations to small business concerns, by agen- the date of enactment of this Act, and every (b) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 1 year cy. 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall sub- after the date of enactment of this Act, the (d) FUNDING.— mit to Congress a report on the progress Secretary shall establish a pilot program to (1) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Advocacy made in complying with this section. award grants for the purpose of retrofitting shall carry out this section using unobli- (g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— nonprofit buildings with energy-efficiency gated funds otherwise made available to the There is authorized to be appropriated to improvements. Office of Advocacy. carry out subsection (b) $2,500,000 for each of (c) GRANTS.— (2) SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING FUND- fiscal years 2014 through 2018, to remain (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may award ING.—It is the sense of Congress that no addi- available until expended. grants under the program established under tional funds should be made available to the SEC. 122. OFFSET. subsection (b). Administration or to the Office of Advocacy Section 422(f) of the Energy Independence (2) APPLICATION.—The Secretary may to carry out this section. and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17082(f)) award a grant under this section if an appli- (e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— (as amended by section 401) is amended by cant submits to the Secretary an application (1) the term ‘‘Administration’’ means the striking paragraphs (4) through (6) and in- at such time, in such form, and containing Small Business Administration; serting the following: such information as the Secretary may pre- (2) the term ‘‘agency’’ has the meaning ‘‘(4) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2013; scribe. given the term in section 551 of title 5, ‘‘(5) $197,500,000 for fiscal year 2014; (3) CRITERIA FOR GRANT.—In determining United States Code; ‘‘(6) $147,500,000 for fiscal year 2015; and whether to award a grant under this section, (3) the term ‘‘Office of Advocacy’’ means ‘‘(7) $97,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 the Secretary shall apply performance-based the Office of Advocacy of the Administra- through 2018.’’. criteria, which shall give priority to applica- tion; and tions based on— (4) the term ‘‘small business concern’’ has SA 1856. Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for her- (A) the energy savings achieved; the meaning given the term under section 3 self and Mr. HOEVEN) submitted an (B) the cost-effectiveness of the energy-ef- of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632). amendment intended to be proposed by ficiency improvement; her to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- (C) an effective plan for evaluation, meas- SA 1858. Mr. WYDEN (for Mr. ergy savings in residential buildings urement, and verification of energy savings; MERKLEY) proposed an amendment to (D) the financial need of the applicant; and the bill S. 1392, to promote energy sav- and industry, and for other purposes; (E) the percentage of the matching con- which was ordered to lie on the table; ings in residential buildings and indus- tribution by the applicant. try, and for other purposes; as follows: as follows: (4) LIMITATION ON INDIVIDUAL GRANT On page 48, after line 16, add the following: AMOUNT.—Each grant awarded under this sec- At the end of title IV, add the following: SEC. 4lll. ENERGY EFFICIENCY RETROFIT tion shall not exceed— SEC. 4llll. STUDY OF STANDBY POWER USAGE PILOT PROGRAM. (A) an amount equal to 50 percent of the STANDARDS IMPLEMENTED BY THE STATES AND OTHER INDUSTRI- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: energy-efficiency improvement; and ALIZED NATIONS. (1) APPLICANT.—The term ‘‘applicant’’ (B) $200,000. (a) STUDY.— means a nonprofit organization that applies (5) COST SHARING.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- for a grant under this section. (A) IN GENERAL.—A grant awarded under duct a study of standby power usage stand- (2) ENERGY-EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT.— this section shall be subject to a minimum ards that have been implemented by States (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘energy-effi- non-Federal cost-sharing requirement of 50 and other industrialized nations. ciency improvement’’ means an installed percent. (2) REQUIREMENT.—In conducting the study measure (including a product, equipment, (B) IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS.—The non-Fed- under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall system, service, or practice) that results in a eral share may be provided in the form of in- evaluate which of the standards studied reduction in use by a nonprofit organization kind contributions of materials or services. would be economically and technologically for energy or fuel supplied from outside the (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— feasible to implement throughout the United nonprofit building. There is authorized to be appropriated to States for appliances and electronic devices (B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘energy-effi- carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of covered under section 322 or 325 of the En- ciency improvement’’ includes an installed fiscal years 2014 through 2018, to remain ergy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. measure described in subparagraph (A) in- available until expended. 6292, 6295). volving— (e) OFFSET.—Section 942(f) of the Energy (b) REPORT.—On completion of the study (i) repairing, replacing, or installing— Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16251(f)) is under subsection (a), the Secretary shall sub- (I) a roof or lighting system, or component amended by striking ‘‘$250,000,000’’ and in- mit to the Committee on Energy and Nat- of a roof or lighting system; serting ‘‘$200,000,000’’. ural Resources of the Senate and the Com- (II) a window; mittee on Energy and Commerce of the (III) a door, including a security door; or SA 1857. Mr. RUBIO submitted an House of Representatives a report that de- (IV) a heating, ventilation, or air condi- amendment intended to be proposed by scribes the results of the study and the find- tioning system or component of the system him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- ings of the Secretary under subsection (a)(2). (including insulation and wiring and plumb- ergy savings in residential buildings ing improvements needed to serve a more ef- and industry, and for other purposes; SA 1859. Ms. STABENOW submitted ficient system); (ii) a renewable energy generation or heat- which was ordered to lie on the table; an amendment intended to be proposed ing system, including a solar, photovoltaic, as follows: by her to the bill S. 1392, to promote wind, geothermal, or biomass (including At the end of title IV, add the following: energy savings in residential buildings wood pellet) system or component of the sys- SEC. 4ll. ANNUAL SBA STUDY ON THE COST OF and industry, and for other purposes; tem; and FEDERAL REGULATIONS. which was ordered to lie on the table; (iii) any other measure taken to mod- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Advocacy as follows: ernize, renovate, or repair a nonprofit build- shall conduct an annual study of the total On page 48, after line 16, add the following: ing to make the nonprofit building more en- cost of Federal regulations to small business ergy efficient. concerns. Subtitle B—Advanced Vehicle Technology (3) NONPROFIT BUILDING.— (b) METHODOLOGY.—In conducting each SEC. 411. OBJECTIVES. (A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘nonprofit study required under subsection (a), the Of- The objectives of this subtitle are— building’’ means a building operated and fice of Advocacy shall use a methodology (1) to reform and reorient the vehicle tech- owned by a nonprofit organization. that is substantially similar to the method- nologies programs of the Department;

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DEFINITIONS. (AA) advanced internal combustion en- under this subtitle are carried out in the In this subtitle: gines; and United States. (1) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ (BB) other research areas as determined by (4) INTERAGENCY AND INTRAAGENCY COORDI- means the Department of Energy. the Secretary. NATION.—To the maximum extent prac- (2) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ (2) TRANSFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.—The ticable, the Secretary shall coordinate re- means the Secretary of Energy. Secretary shall ensure that the Department search, development, demonstration, and continues to support research, development, SEC. 413. COORDINATION AND NONDUPLICATION. commercial application activities among— engineering, demonstration, and commercial (a) COORDINATION.—The Secretary shall en- (A) relevant programs within the Depart- application activities and maintains com- sure that activities authorized by this sub- ment, including— petency in mid- to long-term trans- title do not duplicate activities of other pro- (i) the Office of Energy Efficiency and Re- formational vehicle technologies with poten- grams within the Department or other rel- newable Energy; tial to achieve deep reductions in petroleum evant agencies. (ii) the Office of Science; use and emissions, including activities in the (b) COST-SHARING REQUIREMENT.—The ac- (iii) the Office of Electricity Delivery and tivities carried out under this subtitle shall areas of— Energy Reliability; be subject to the cost-sharing requirements (A) hydrogen vehicle technologies, includ- (iv) the Office of Fossil Energy; of section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of ing fuel cells, internal combustion engines, (v) the Advanced Research Projects Agen- 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16352). hydrogen storage, infrastructure, and activi- cy—Energy; and SEC. 414. VEHICLE RESEARCH AND DEVELOP- ties in hydrogen technology validation and (vi) other offices as determined by the Sec- MENT. safety codes and standards; retary; and (a) PROGRAM.— (B) multiple battery chemistries and novel (B) relevant technology research and de- (1) ACTIVITIES.—The Secretary shall con- energy storage devices, including nonchem- velopment programs within the Department duct a program of basic and applied research, ical batteries, ultracapacitors and of Transportation and other Federal agen- development, engineering, demonstration, electromechanical storage technologies such cies, as determined by the Secretary. and commercial application activities on as hydraulics, flywheels, and compressed air (5) FEDERAL DEMONSTRATION OF TECH- materials, technologies, and processes with storage; NOLOGIES.—The Secretary shall make infor- the potential to substantially reduce or (C) communication, connectivity, and mation available to procurement programs eliminate petroleum use and the emissions power flow among vehicles, infrastructure, of Federal agencies regarding the potential of the Nation’s passenger and commercial ve- and the electrical grid; and to demonstrate technologies resulting from hicles, including activities in the areas of— (D) other innovative technologies research activities funded through programs under (A) hybridization or full electrification of and development, as determined by the Sec- this subtitle. vehicle systems; retary. (6) INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION.— (B) batteries, ultracapacitors, and other (3) INDUSTRY PARTICIPATION.—To the max- The Secretary shall seek opportunities to le- energy storage devices; imum extent practicable, activities under verage resources and support initiatives of (C) power electronics; this subtitle shall be carried out in partner- State and local governments in developing (D) vehicle, component, and subsystem ship or collaboration with automotive manu- and promoting advanced vehicle tech- manufacturing technologies and processes; facturers, heavy commercial, vocational, and nologies, manufacturing, and infrastructure. (E) engine efficiency and combustion opti- transit vehicle manufacturers, qualified (7) CRITERIA.—When awarding cost-shared mization; plug-in electric vehicle manufacturers, com- grants under this program, the Secretary (F) waste heat recovery; pressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum shall give priority to those technologies (ei- (G) transmission and drivetrains; gas vehicle manufacturers, vehicle and en- ther individually or as part of a system) (H) hydrogen vehicle technologies, includ- gine equipment and component manufactur- that— ing fuel cells and internal combustion en- ers, manufacturing equipment manufactur- (A) provide the greatest aggregate fuel sav- gines, and hydrogen infrastructure; ers, advanced vehicle service providers, fuel ings based on the reasonable projected sales (I) compressed natural gas and liquefied producers and energy suppliers, electric util- volumes of the technology; and petroleum gas vehicle technologies; ities, universities, national laboratories, and (B) provide the greatest increase in United (J) aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and independent research laboratories. In car- States employment. accessory power loads of vehicles and associ- rying out this subtitle the Secretary shall— (b) SENSING AND COMMUNICATIONS TECH- ated equipment; (A) determine whether a wide range of NOLOGIES.— (K) vehicle weight reduction, including companies that manufacture or assemble ve- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in coordi- lightweighting materials; hicles or components in the United States nation with the Secretary of Transportation (L) friction and wear reduction; are represented in ongoing public private and the relevant research programs of other (M) engine and component durability; partnership activities, including firms that Federal agencies, shall conduct research, de- (N) innovative propulsion systems; have not traditionally participated in feder- velopment, engineering, and demonstration

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(F) energy and space-efficient emissions meeting goals and timelines, and a strategic (c) MANUFACTURING.—The Secretary shall control systems; plan for funding of activities across agencies. carry out a research, development, engineer- (G) heavy hybrid, hybrid hydraulic, plug-in (b) CLASS 8 TRUCK AND TRAILER SYSTEMS ing, demonstration, and commercial applica- hybrid, and electric platforms, and energy DEMONSTRATION.— tion program of advanced vehicle manufac- storage technologies; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- turing technologies and practices, including (H) drivetrain optimization; duct a competitive grant program to dem- innovative processes to— (I) friction and wear reduction; onstrate the integration of multiple ad- (1) increase the production rate and de- (J) engine idle and parasitic energy loss re- vanced technologies on Class 8 truck and crease the cost of advanced battery manufac- duction; trailer platforms with a goal of improving turing; (K) electrification of accessory loads; overall freight efficiency, as measured in (2) vary the capability of individual manu- (L) onboard sensing and communications tons and volume of freight hauled or other facturing facilities to accommodate different technologies; work performance-based metrics, by 50 per- battery chemistries and configurations; (M) advanced lightweighting materials and cent, including a combination of tech- (3) reduce waste streams, emissions, and vehicle designs; nologies listed in subsection (a)(1). energy-intensity of vehicle, engine, advanced (N) increasing load capacity per vehicle; (2) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.—Applicant teams battery and component manufacturing proc- (O) thermal management of battery sys- may be comprised of truck and trailer manu- esses; tems; facturers, engine and component manufac- (4) recycle and remanufacture used bat- (P) recharging infrastructure; turers, fleet customers, university research- teries and other vehicle components for (Q) compressed natural gas and liquefied ers, and other applicants as appropriate for reuse in vehicles or stationary applications; petroleum gas infrastructure; the development and demonstration of inte- (5) produce cost-effective lightweight ma- (R) advanced internal combustion engines; grated Class 8 truck and trailer systems. terials such as advanced metal alloys, poly- (S) complete vehicle modeling and simula- (c) TECHNOLOGY TESTING AND METRICS.— meric composites, and carbon fiber; tion; The Secretary, in coordination with the (6) produce lightweight high pressure stor- (T) hydrogen vehicle technologies, includ- partners of the interagency research pro- age systems for gaseous fuels; ing fuel cells and internal combustion en- gram described in subsection (a)(1)— (7) design and manufacture purpose-built gines, and hydrogen infrastructure; (1) shall develop standard testing proce- hydrogen and fuel cell vehicles and compo- (U) retrofitting advanced technologies dures and technologies for evaluating the nents; onto existing truck fleets; and performance of advanced heavy vehicle tech- (8) improve the calendar life and cycle life (V) integration of these and other ad- nologies under a range of representative of advanced batteries; and vanced systems onto a single truck and trail- duty cycles and operating conditions, includ- (9) produce permanent magnets for ad- er platform. ing for heavy hybrid propulsion systems; vanced vehicles. (2) LEADERSHIP.— (2) shall evaluate heavy vehicle perform- (d) REPORTING.— (A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ap- ance using work performance-based metrics (1) TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED.—Not later point a full-time Director to coordinate re- other than those based on miles per gallon, than 18 months after the date of enactment search, development, demonstration, and including those based on units of volume and of this Act and annually thereafter through commercial application activities in weight transported for freight applications, 2017, the Secretary shall transmit to Con- medium- to heavy-duty commercial, rec- and appropriate metrics based on the work gress a report regarding the technologies de- reational, and transit vehicle technologies. performed by nonroad systems; and veloped as a result of the activities author- (B) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR.— (3) may construct heavy duty truck and ized by this section, with a particular em- The responsibilities of the Director shall be bus testing facilities. phasis on whether the technologies were suc- to— cessfully adopted for commercial applica- (i) improve coordination and develop con- (d) NONROAD SYSTEMS PILOT PROGRAM.— tions, and if so, whether products relying on sensus between government agency and in- The Secretary shall undertake a pilot pro- those technologies are manufactured in the dustry partners, and propose new processes gram of research, development, demonstra- United States. for program management and priority set- tion, and commercial applications of tech- (2) ADDITIONAL MATTERS.—At the end of ting to better align activities and budgets nologies to improve total machine or system each fiscal year through 2017 the Secretary among partners; efficiency for nonroad mobile equipment in- shall submit to the relevant Congressional (ii) regularly convene workshops, site vis- cluding agricultural and construction equip- committees of jurisdiction an annual report its, demonstrations, conferences, investor fo- ment, and shall seek opportunities to trans- describing activities undertaken in the pre- rums, and other events in which information fer relevant research findings and tech- vious year under this section, active indus- and research findings are shared among pro- nologies between the nonroad and on-high- try participants, efforts to recruit new par- gram participants and interested stake- way equipment and vehicle sectors. ticipants committed to design, engineering, holders; (e) REPEAL OF EXISTING AUTHORITIES.— and manufacturing of advanced vehicle tech- (iii) develop a budget for the Department’s (1) IN GENERAL.—Sections 706, 711, 712, and nologies in the United States, progress of the activities with regard to the interagency 933 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. program in meeting goals and timelines, and program, and provide consultation and guid- 16051, 16061, 16062, 16233) are repealed. a strategic plan for funding of activities ance on vehicle technology funding priorities (2) ENERGY EFFICIENCY.—Section 911 of the across agencies. across agencies; Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16191) is SEC. 415. MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY COMMER- (iv) determine a process for reviewing pro- amended— CIAL AND TRANSIT VEHICLES. gram technical goals, targets, and time- (A) in subsection (a)— (a) PROGRAM.— tables and, where applicable, aided by life- (i) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ‘‘vehi- (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, in partner- cycle impact and cost analysis, propose revi- cles, buildings,’’ and inserting ‘‘buildings’’; ship with relevant research and development sions or elimination based on program and programs in other Federal agencies, and a progress, available funding, and rate of tech- (ii) in paragraph (2)— range of appropriate industry stakeholders, nology adoption; (I) by striking subparagraph (A); and

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FEDERAL DATA CENTER CONSOLIDA- TION. through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (for himself and Mr. COBURN) submitted (D), respectively; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days an amendment intended to be proposed after the date of enactment of this Act, the (B) in subsection (c)— by him to the bill S. 1392, to promote (i) by striking paragraph (3); Administrator for the Office of E-Govern- (ii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- energy savings in residential buildings ment and Information Technology within graph (3); and and industry, and for other purposes; the Office of Management and Budget shall (iii) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), which was ordered to lie on the table; develop and publish a goal for the total by striking ‘‘(a)(2)(D)’’ and inserting as follows: amount of planned energy and cost savings ‘‘(a)(2)(C)’’. Beginning on page 3, strike line 1 and all and increased productivity by the Federal (3) ENERGY STORAGE COMPETITIVENESS.— that follows through page 44, line 23. Government through the consolidation of Section 641 of the Energy Independence and Beginning on page 47, strike line 16 and all Federal data centers during the 5-year period Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17231) is that follows through page 48, line 16. beginning on the date of enactment of this amended— Act, which shall include a breakdown on a (A) by striking subsection (j); SA 1862. Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin year-by-year basis of the projected savings (B) by redesignating subsections (k) (for himself and Mr. COBURN) submitted and productivity gains. through (p) as subsections (j) through (o), re- an amendment intended to be proposed (b) ADMINISTRATION.—Nothing in this sec- spectively; and tion applies to the High Performance Com- by him to the bill S. 1392, to promote puting Modernization Program (HPCMP) of (C) in subsection (o) (as so redesignated)— energy savings in residential buildings (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘and;’’ the Department of Defense. after the semicolon at the end; and industry, and for other purposes; (ii) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘and’’ which was ordered to lie on the table; SA 1863. Mr. ENZI (for himself, Mr. after the semicolon at the end; as follows: BARRASSO, and Mr. FLAKE) submitted (iii) by striking paragraph (5); Strike all after the enacting clause and in- an amendment intended to be proposed (iv) by redesignating paragraph (6) as para- sert the following: by him to the bill S. 1392, to promote graph (5); and TITLE I—FEDERAL AGENCY ENERGY energy savings in residential buildings (v) in paragraph (5) (as so redesignated), by EFFICIENCY and industry, and for other purposes; striking ‘‘subsection (k)’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- SEC. 101. ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COM- which was ordered to lie on the table; section (j)’’. MUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY POWER as follows: SAVINGS TECHNIQUES BY FEDERAL SA 1860. Mrs. GILLIBRAND sub- AGENCIES. On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert mitted an amendment intended to be (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 360 days the following: proposed by her to the bill S. 1392, to after the date of enactment of this Act, the SEC. 401. REGIONAL HAZE PROGRAM. promote energy savings in residential Secretary, in consultation with the Sec- Notwithstanding any other provision of buildings and industry, and for other retary of Defense, the Secretary of Veterans law, the Administrator of the Environmental purposes; which was ordered to lie on Affairs, and the Administrator of General Protection Agency (referred to in this sec- tion as the ‘‘Administrator’’) shall not reject the table; as follows: Services, shall issue guidance for Federal agencies to employ advanced tools pro- or disapprove in whole or in part a State re- At the end of title V, add the following: moting energy efficiency and energy savings gional haze implementation plan addressing SECTION 5ll. USE OF FEDERAL DISASTER RE- through the use of information and commu- any regional haze regulation of the Environ- LIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE nications technologies, including computer mental Protection Agency (including the FOR ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS regulations described in section 51.308 of title AND STRUCTURES. hardware, operation and maintenance proc- 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor (a) IN GENERAL.—Title III of the Robert T. esses, energy efficiency software, and power Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency As- management tools. regulations)) if— sistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5141 et seq.) is amend- (b) REPORTS ON PLANS AND SAVINGS.—Not (1) the State has submitted to the Admin- ed by adding at the end the following: later than 180 days after the date of the istrator a State implementation plan for re- issuance of the guidance under subsection gional haze that— ‘‘SEC. 327. USE OF ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY-EF- FICIENT PRODUCTS AND STRUC- (a), each Federal agency shall submit to the (A) considers the factors identified in sec- TURES. Secretary a report that describes— tion 169A of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— (1) the plan of the agency for implementing 7491); and ‘‘(1) the term ‘energy-efficient product’ the guidance within the agency; and (B) applies the relevant laws (including means a product that— (2) estimated energy and financial savings regulations); ‘‘(A) meets or exceeds the requirements for from employing the tools and processes de- (2) the Administrator fails to demonstrate designation under an Energy Star program scribed in subsection (a). using the best available science that a Fed- established under section 324A of the of the SEC. 102. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DESIGN eral implementation plan action governing a Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 UPDATES. specific source, when compared to the State (42 U.S.C. 6294a); or Section 3307 of title 40, United States Code, plan, does not result in greater than a 1.0 ‘‘(B) meets or exceeds the requirements for is amended— deciview improvement in any class I area (as designation as being among the highest 25 (1) by redesignating subsections (d) classified under section 162 of the Clean Air percent of equivalent products for energy ef- through (h) as subsections (e) through (i), re- Act (42 U.S.C. 7472)); and ficiency under the Federal Energy Manage- spectively; and (3) implementation of the Federal imple- ment Program; and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the fol- mentation plan, when compared to the State ‘‘(2) the term ‘energy-efficient structure’ lowing: plan, will result in an economic cost to the means a residential structure, a public facil- ‘‘(d) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DESIGN State or to the private sector of greater than ity, or a private nonprofit facility that UPDATES.— $100,000,000 in any fiscal year or $300,000,000 meets or exceeds the requirements of Amer- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), in the aggregate. ican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and for any project for which congressional ap- Air-Conditioning Engineers Standard 90.1– proval is received under subsection (a) and SA 1864. Mr. ENZI (for himself and 2010 or the 2013 International Energy Con- for which the design has been substantially Mr. BARRASSO) submitted an amend- servation Code, or any successor thereto. completed but construction has not begun, ment intended to be proposed by him ‘‘(b) USE OF ASSISTANCE.—A recipient of as- the Administrator of General Services may to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy sistance relating to a major disaster or use appropriated funds to update the project savings in residential buildings and in- design to meet applicable Federal building emergency may use the assistance to replace dustry, and for other purposes; which or repair a damaged product or structure energy efficiency standards established with an energy-efficient product or energy- under section 305 of the Energy Conservation was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- efficient structure.’’. and Production Act (42 U.S.C. 6834) and other lows: (b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made requirements established under section 3312. On page 48, after line 16, add the following: by this section shall apply to assistance ‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—The use of funds under SEC. 4ll. CONVEYANCE TO STATES OF PROP- made available under the Robert T. Stafford paragraph (1) shall not exceed 125 percent of ERTY INTEREST IN STATE SHARE OF Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance the estimated energy or other cost savings ROYALTIES AND OTHER PAYMENTS. Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) before, on, or after associated with the updates as determined Section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 the date of enactment of this Act that is ex- by a life cycle cost analysis under section 544 U.S.C. 191) is amended— pended on or after the date of enactment of of the National Energy Conservation Policy (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), this Act. Act (42 U.S.C. 8254).’’. by striking ‘‘shall be paid into the Treasury’’

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CONDITIONING PROVISION OF PRE- ‘‘(d) CONVEYANCE TO STATES OF PROPERTY CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MIUM AND COST-SHARING SUB- INTEREST IN STATE SHARE.— AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE SIDIES UNDER THE PATIENT PRO- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any BRANCH. TECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE other provision of law, on request of a State Section 1312(d)(3)(D) of the Patient Protec- ACT UPON CERTIFICATION THAT A (other than the State of Alaska) and in lieu tion and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. PROGRAM TO VERIFY HOUSEHOLD of any payments to the State under sub- 18032(d)(3)(D)) is amended— INCOME AND OTHER QUALIFICA- section (a), the Secretary of the Interior (1) by striking the subparagraph heading TIONS FOR THOSE SUBSIDIES IS OPERATIONAL. shall convey to the State all right, title, and and inserting the following: Notwithstanding any other provision of interest in and to 50 percent of all amounts ‘‘(D) MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, CONGRES- law, no premium tax credits shall be per- otherwise required to be paid into the Treas- SIONAL STAFF, AND POLITICAL APPOINTEES IN mitted under section 36B of the Internal Rev- ury under subsection (a) from sales, bonuses, THE EXCHANGE.—’’; enue Code of 1986 and no reductions in cost- royalties (including interest charges), and (2) in clause (i), in the matter preceding sharing shall be permitted under section 1402 rentals for all public land or deposits located subclause (I)— of the Patient Protection and Affordable in the State. (A) by striking ‘‘and congressional staff Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18071) prior to the date on ‘‘(2) STATE OF ALASKA.—Notwithstanding with’’ and inserting ‘‘, congressional staff, which the Inspector General of the Depart- any other provision of law, on request of the the President, the Vice President, and polit- ment of Health and Human Services certifies State of Alaska and in lieu of any payments ical appointees with’’; and to Congress that there is in place a program to the State under subsection (a), the Sec- (B) by striking ‘‘or congressional staff that successfully and consistently verifies, retary of the Interior shall convey to the shall’’ and inserting ‘‘, congressional staff, consistent with section 1411 of such Act (42 State all right, title, and interest in and to the President, the Vice President, or a polit- U.S.C. 18081), the household income and cov- 90 percent of all amounts otherwise required ical appointee shall’’; erage requirements of individuals applying to be paid into the Treasury under sub- (3) in clause (ii)— for such credits and cost-sharing reduction section (a) from sales, bonuses, royalties (in- (A) in subclause (II), by inserting after reductions. cluding interest charges), and rentals for all ‘‘Congress,’’ the following: ‘‘of a committee public land or deposits located in the State. of Congress, or of a leadership office of Con- SA 1868. Mr. COBURN submitted an ‘‘(3) AMOUNT.—Notwithstanding any other gress,’’; and amendment intended to be proposed by provision of law, after a conveyance to a (B) by adding at the end the following: him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- State under paragraph (1) or (2), any person ‘‘(III) POLITICAL APPOINTEE.—In this sub- ergy savings in residential buildings paragraph, the term ‘political appointee’ shall pay directly to the State any amount and industry, and for other purposes; owed by the person for which the right, title, means any individual who— and interest has been conveyed to the State ‘‘(aa) is employed in a position described which was ordered to lie on the table; under this subsection. under sections 5312 through 5316 of title 5, as follows: ‘‘(4) NOTICE.—The Secretary of the Interior United States Code, (relating to the Execu- On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert shall promptly provide to each holder of a tive Schedule); the following: lease of public land to which subsection (a) ‘‘(bb) is a limited term appointee, limited SEC. 4lll. GUIDELINES TO ENCOURAGE FED- applies that are located in a State to which emergency appointee, or noncareer ap- ERAL EMPLOYEES TO HELP REDUCE right, title, and interest is conveyed under pointee in the Senior Executive Service, as ENERGY USE AND COSTS. this subsection notice that— defined under paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), re- Not later than 60 days after the date of en- ‘‘(A) the Secretary of the Interior has con- spectively, of section 3132(a) of title 5, United actment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy veyed to the State all right, title, and inter- States Code; or shall issue to the head of each Federal agen- est in and to the amounts referred to in ‘‘(cc) is employed in a position in the exec- cy guidelines to reduce energy costs at that paragraph (1) or (2); and utive branch of the Government of a con- Federal agency by requiring employees of ‘‘(B) the leaseholder is required to pay the fidential or policy-determining character the Federal agency to— amounts directly to the State.’’. under schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of (1) turn off the lights in the work areas of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations.’’; the employees at the end of the work day; SA 1865. Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, and and Mr. COBURN, Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. RISCH) (4) by adding at the end the following: (2) turn off or unplugging other devices that consume energy during periods in which submitted an amendment intended to ‘‘(iii) GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION.—No Gov- the employees are not in the office. be proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, ernment contribution under section 8906 of title 5, United States Code, shall be provided to promote energy savings in residen- SA 1869. Mr. COBURN submitted an tial buildings and industry, and for on behalf of an individual who is a Member of Congress, a congressional staff member, amendment intended to be proposed by other purposes; which was ordered to the President, the Vice President, or a polit- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- lie on the table; as follows: ical appointees for coverage under this para- ergy savings in residential buildings On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert graph. and industry, and for other purposes; the following: ‘‘(iv) LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF TAX CREDIT which was ordered to lie on the table; SEC. 4llll. REPEAL OF RENEWABLE FUEL OR COST-SHARING.—An individual enrolling in as follows: STANDARD. health insurance coverage pursuant to this On page 48, after line 16, add the following: (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 211 of the Clean paragraph shall not be eligible to receive a SEC. 4lll. CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7545) is amended by strik- tax credit under section 36B of the Internal (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall cer- ing subsection (o). Revenue Code of 1986 or reduced cost sharing tify that the amount of energy cost savings (b) ADDITIONAL REPEAL.—Section 204 of the under section 1402 of this Act in an amount Energy Independence and Security Act of over a 10-year period as a result of each that exceeds the total amount for which a project or activity funded under this Act or 2007 (42 U.S.C. 7545 note; Public Law 110-140) similarly situated individual (who is not so is repealed. an amendment made by this Act would equal enrolled) would be entitled to receive under or exceed the cost of the project or activity. (c) REGULATIONS.—Beginning on the date of such sections. enactment of this Act, the regulations under (b) ACTUAL ENERGY USE.—On completion of ‘‘(v) LIMITATION ON DISCRETION FOR DES- a project or activity provided funds under subparts K and M of part 80 of title 40, Code IGNATION OF STAFF.—Notwithstanding any of Federal Regulations (as in effect on that this Act or an amendment made by this Act, other provision of law, a Member of Congress the Secretary shall certify that, over a 10- date of enactment), shall have no force or ef- shall not have discretion in determinations year period, as a result of the project or ac- fect. with respect to which employees employed tivity— by the office of such Member are eligible to SA 1866. Mr. VITTER (for himself, (1) there was a reduction in actual energy enroll for coverage through an Exchange.’’. use; and Mr. ENZI, Mr. HELLER, Mr. LEE, Mr. (2) the energy cost savings exceeded the JOHNSON of Wisconsin, and Mr. INHOFE) SA 1867. Mr. COBURN submitted an costs of the project or activity. submitted an amendment intended to amendment intended to be proposed by be proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- SA 1870. Mr. COBURN submitted an to promote energy savings in residen- ergy savings in residential buildings amendment intended to be proposed by

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EVALUATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF VIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE MAN- administer the applicable program; and DATE. DUPLICATIVE GREEN BUILDING (ii) the number of full-time equivalents PROGRAMS. (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 5000A(a) of the (whose salary is paid in part or full by the (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by Federal Government through a grant or con- (1) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—The term striking ‘‘2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2014’’. ‘‘administrative expenses’’ has the meaning tract, a subaward of a grant or contract, a (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— given the term by the Director of the Office cooperative agreement, or another form of (1) Section 5000A(c)(2)(B) of the Internal of Management and Budget under section financial award or assistance) who assist in Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— 504(b)(2) of the Energy and Water Develop- administering the applicable program; (A) by striking ‘‘2014’’ in clause (i) and in- ment and Related Agencies Appropriations (E) describe the type of assistance the ap- serting ‘‘2015’’, and Act, 2010 (31 U.S.C. 1105 note; Public Law 111– plicable program provides, such as grants, (B) by striking ‘‘2015’’ in clauses (ii) and 85), except that the term shall include, for technical assistance, loans, tax credits, or (iii) and inserting ‘‘2016’’. purposes of that section and this section, tax deductions; (2) Section 5000A(c)(3)(B) of such Code is with respect to an agency— (F) describe the type of recipient who bene- amended— (A) costs incurred by the agency and costs fits from the assistance provided, such as in- (A) by striking ‘‘2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2015’’, incurred by grantees, subgrantees, and other dividual property owners or renters, local and recipients of funds from a grant program or governments, businesses, nonprofit organiza- (B) by striking ‘‘2015’’ (prior to amendment other program administered by the agency; tions, or State governments; and by subparagraph (A)) and inserting ‘‘2016’’. and (G) identify and report on whether written (3) Section 5000A(c)(3)(D) of such Code is (B) expenses related to personnel salaries program goals are available for the applica- amended— and benefits, property management, travel, ble program. (A) by striking ‘‘2016’’ and inserting ‘‘2017’’, program management, promotion, reviews (c) PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS.—Not later and and audits, case management, and commu- than January 1, 2015, the appropriate Secre- (B) by striking ‘‘2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2016’’. nication about, promotion of, and outreach taries shall jointly submit to Congress a re- (4) Section 5000A(e)(1)(D) of such Code is for programs and program activities admin- port that includes— amended— istered by the agency. (1) an analysis of whether any of the appli- (A) by striking ‘‘2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2015’’, (2) APPLICABLE PROGRAMS.—The term ‘‘ap- cable programs should be eliminated or con- and plicable programs’’ means the programs list- solidated, including any legislative changes (B) by striking ‘‘2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2014’’. ed in Table 9 (pages 348-350) of the report of that would be necessary to eliminate or con- (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments the Government Accountability Office enti- solidate the applicable programs; and made by this section shall take effect as if tled ‘‘2012 Annual Report: Opportunities to (2) ways to improve the applicable pro- included in section 1501 of the Patient Pro- Reduce Duplication, Overlap and Fragmenta- grams by establishing program goals or in- tection and Affordable Care Act. tion, Achieve Savings, and Enhance Rev- creasing collaboration so as to reduce the Subtitle B—Authority for Mandate Delay Act enue’’. overlap and duplication identified in— SEC. ll11. SHORT TITLE. (3) APPROPRIATE SECRETARIES.—The term (A) the 2011 report of the Government Ac- This subtitle may be cited as the ‘‘Author- ‘‘appropriate Secretaries’’ means— countability Office entitled ‘‘Federal Initia- ity for Mandate Delay Act’’. (A) the Secretary; tives for the NonFederal Sector Could Ben- SEC. ll12. DELAY IN APPLICATION OF EM- (B) the Secretary of Agriculture; efit from More Interagency Collaboration’’; (C) the Secretary of Defense; PLOYER HEALTH INSURANCE MAN- and DATE. (D) the Secretary of Education; (B) the report of the Government Account- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1513(d) of the Pa- (E) the Secretary of Health and Human ability Office entitled ‘‘2012 Annual Report: tient Protection and Affordable Care Act is Services; Opportunities to Reduce Duplication, Over- amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2013’’ and (F) the Secretary of Housing and Urban lap and Fragmentation, Achieve Savings, inserting ‘‘December 31, 2014’’. Development; and Enhance Revenue’’. (b) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.— (G) the Secretary of Transportation; (d) PROGRAM ELIMINATIONS.—Not later (1) REPORTING BY EMPLOYERS.—Section (H) the Secretary of the Treasury; than January 1, 2015, the appropriate Secre- 1514(d) of the Patient Protection and Afford- (I) the Administrator of the Environmental taries shall— able Care Act is amended by striking ‘‘De- Protection Agency; (1) identify— cember 31, 2013’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, (J) the Director of the National Institute (A) which applicable programs are specifi- 2014’’. of Standards and Technology; and cally required by law; and (2) REPORTING BY INSURANCE PROVIDERS.— (K) the Administrator of the Small Busi- (B) which applicable programs are carried Section 1502(e) of the Patient Protection and ness Administration. out under the discretionary authority of the Affordable Care Act is amended by striking ERVICES.— (4) S appropriate Secretaries; ‘‘2013’’ and inserting ‘‘2014’’. (A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (2) eliminate those applicable programs (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (B), the term ‘‘services’’ has the meaning that are not required by law; and made by this section shall take effect as if given the term by the Director of the Office (3) transfer any remaining applicable included in the provision of the Patient Pro- of Management and Budget. projects and nonduplicative functions into tection and Affordable Care Act to which (B) REQUIREMENTS.—The term ‘‘services’’ another green building program within the they relate. shall be limited to activities, assistance, and same agency. aid that provide a direct benefit to a recipi- SA 1872. Mr. VITTER submitted an ent, such as— amendment intended to be proposed by (i) the provision of medical care; Mr. MCCONNELL (for him- SA 1871. him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- (ii) assistance for housing or tuition; or self, Mr. COATS, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. ergy savings in residential buildings (iii) financial support (including grants COBURN, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. BAR- and industry, and for other purposes; and loans). RASSO, Mr. BURR, Mr. RISCH, Mr. (b) REPORT.— which was ordered to lie on the table; JOHANNS, Ms. AYOTTE, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than October 1, as follows: 2014, the appropriate Secretaries shall sub- MORAN, and Mr. HOEVEN) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by At the appropriate place, insert the fol- mit to Congress and post on the public Inter- lowing: net websites of the agencies of the appro- him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- SEC. 4lll. ELIMINATION OF TAX CREDIT FOR priate Secretaries a report on the outcomes ergy savings in residential buildings MOTOR VEHICLES PRODUCED of the applicable programs. and industry, and for other purposes; THROUGH AN ENERGY AND CARBON- (2) REQUIREMENTS.—In reporting on the which was ordered to lie on the table; INTENSIVE MANUFACTURING PROC- outcomes of each applicable program, the ap- as follows: ESS. propriate Secretaries shall— (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any (A) determine the total administrative ex- At the appropriate place, insert the fol- other law, the tax credit provided under sec- penses of the applicable program; lowing: tion 30D of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

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(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘and the (ii) a multi-year plan to achieve the opti- Environmental Protection Agency’’; mization and consolidation of agency data SA 1873. Mr. COBURN submitted an (2) by striking subsection (b); center assets, that includes— amendment intended to be proposed by (3) in subsection (c)— (I) performance metrics— him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), (aa) that are consistent with performance ergy savings in residential buildings by striking ‘‘Administrator and the’’; and metrics established by the Administrator under subparagraphs (C) and (G) of para- and industry, and for other purposes; (B) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘Agency or’’; and graph (2); and which was ordered to lie on the table; (4) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) (bb) by which the quantitative and quali- as follows: as subsections (b) and (c), respectively. tative progress of the agency toward data Beginning on page 33, strike line 13 and all center consolidation goals can be measured; that follows through page 36, line 21. SA 1876. Mr. THUNE submitted an (II) a timeline for agency activities com- amendment intended to be proposed by pleted under the FDCCI, with an emphasis on SA 1874. Mr. COBURN submitted an him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- benchmarks the agency can achieve by spe- cific dates; amendment intended to be proposed by ergy savings in residential buildings him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- (III) an aggregation of year-by-year invest- and industry, and for other purposes; ment and cost savings calculations for the 5- ergy savings in residential buildings which was ordered to lie on the table; fiscal-year period past the date of submission and industry, and for other purposes; as follows: to the Administrator, broken down by each which was ordered to lie on the table; At the appropriate place, insert the fol- year, including a description of any initial as follows: lowing: costs for data center consolidation and life cycle cost savings, with an emphasis on— On page 48, after line 16, add the following: SEC. ll. LIMITATION ON SUBSIDIES FOR INDI- (aa) meeting the Government-wide per- SEC. 4ll. STUDY AND REPORT ON TAXPAYER-AS- VIDUALS IN TAFT-HARTLEY PLANS. SISTED COMPANIES THAT HAVE (a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any formance metrics described in subparagraphs FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY. other provision of law, no premium tax cred- (C) and (G) of paragraph (2); and Not later than 180 days after the date of its shall be permitted under section 36B of (bb) demonstrating agency-specific savings enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall— the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and no re- each fiscal year achieved through the FDCCI; (1) conduct a study to determine the total ductions in cost-sharing shall be permitted and number of companies that— under section 1402 of the Patient Protection (IV) any additional information required (A) received funds from a grant, loan, or and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18071) by the Administrator. SE OF EXISTING REPORTING STRUC- loan guarantee of the Department of Energy with respect to an individual for health in- (B) U TURES.—The Administrator may require or any other Federal agency or program surance coverage provided pursuant to the agencies described in subparagraph (D) to under— terms of a collective bargaining agreement submit any information required to be sub- (i) section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of involving one or more employers. mitted under this subsection through report- 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513); or (b) QUALIFIED PLANS.—Section 1301(a) of ing structures in use as of the date of enact- (ii) section 1705 of the Energy Policy Act of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ment of this Act. 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16516); and Act (42 U.S.C. 18021(a)) is amended by adding (C) CERTIFICATION.—Each year, beginning (B) filed for bankruptcy under chapter 7 or at the end the following: in the first fiscal year after the date of en- 11 of title 11, United States Code, within 5 ‘‘(5) TAFT-HARTLEY PLANS.—The term actment of this Act and for each of the 4 fis- years after the date of receipt of the Federal ‘qualified health plan’ shall not include cal years thereafter, acting through the chief loan, grant, or loan guarantee; and health insurance coverage provided pursuant information officer of the agency, shall sub- (2) submit to Congress a report that in- to the terms of a collective bargaining agree- mit a statement to the Administrator certi- cludes the results of the study described in ment involving one or more employers.’’. fying that the agency has complied with the paragraph (1). requirements of this Act. Mr. BENNET (for himself SA 1877. (D) AGENCIES DESCRIBED.—The agencies (in- SA 1875. Mr. COBURN submitted an and Mr. COBURN) submitted an amend- cluding all associated components of the amendment intended to be proposed by ment intended to be proposed by him agency) described in this paragraph are the— him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy (i) Department of Agriculture; ergy savings in residential buildings savings in residential buildings and in- (ii) Department of Commerce; and industry, and for other purposes; dustry, and for other purposes; which (iii) Department of Defense; which was ordered to lie on the table; was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- (iv) Department of Education; as follows: lows: (v) Department of Energy; (vi) Department of Health and Human On page 48, after line 16, add the following: Strike section 303 and insert the following: Services; SEC. 4ll. CONSOLIDATION OF ENERGY STAR SEC. 303. FEDERAL DATA CENTER CONSOLIDA- (vii) Department of Homeland Security; PROGRAM. TION INITIATIVE. (viii) Department of Housing and Urban (a) CONSOLIDATION OF ENERGY STAR PRO- (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: Development; GRAM.— (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- (ix) Department of the Interior; (1) TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.—The au- trator’’ means the Administrator for the Of- (x) Department of Justice; thority of the Administrator of the Environ- fice of E-Government and Information Tech- (xi) Department of Labor; mental Protection Agency with respect to nology within the Office of Management and (xii) Department of State; the Energy Star program established under Budget. (xiii) Department of Transportation; section 324A of the Energy Policy and Con- (2) FDCCI.—The term ‘‘FDCCI’’ means the (xiv) Department of Treasury; servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a) is terminated. Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (xv) Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS.—There are described in the Office of Management and (xvi) Environmental Protection Agency; transferred to the Secretary of Energy all Budget Memorandum on the Federal Data (xvii) General Services Administration; functions that the Administrator of the En- Center Consolidation Initiative, dated Feb- (xviii) National Aeronautics and Space Ad- vironmental Protection Agency was author- ruary 26, 2010, or any successor thereto. ministration; ized to exercise with respect to the Energy (b) FEDERAL DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION (xix) National Science Foundation; Star program on the day before the date of INVENTORIES AND PLANS.— (xx) Nuclear Regulatory Commission; enactment of this Act. (1) IN GENERAL.— (xxi) Office of Personnel Management; (3) REDUCTION IN FUNDS.—Notwithstanding (A) ANNUAL REPORTING.—Each year, begin- (xxii) Small Business Administration; any other provision of law— ning in the first fiscal year after the date of (xxiii) Social Security Administration; and (A) of the amounts made available for the enactment of this Act and for each of the 4 (xxiv) United States Agency for Inter- Energy Star program that remain unobli- fiscal years thereafter, the head of each national Development.

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(E) AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS.— key elements described in paragraph (B) 2 States selected for study. Each agency described in subparagraph (D), (1)(A)(ii). (b) REQUIREMENTS.— under the direction of the Chief Information (iii) REQUEST FOR REPORTS.—Upon request (1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out studies Officer of the agency shall— from the Committee on Homeland Security under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (i) implement the consolidation plan re- and Governmental Affairs of the Senate or (A) include in nonenergy benefits improved quired under subparagraph (A)(ii); and the Committee on Oversight and Govern- health of building occupants and the general (ii) provide updates to the Administrator, ment Reform of the House of Representa- population, and greater office productivity on a quarterly basis, of — tives, the head of an agency described in that may be achieved from the adoption of (I) the completion of activities by the paragraph (1)(E) or the Director of the Office national model building energy codes; and agency under the FDCCI; of Management and Budget shall submit to (B) for each of the scenarios described in (II) any progress of the agency towards the requesting committee any report or in- subsection (a)(1), calculate the societal re- meeting the Government-wide data center formation submitted to the Office of Man- turn on investment from full implementa- performance metrics described in subpara- agement and Budget for the purpose of pre- tion of national model building energy codes, graphs (C) and (G) of paragraph (2); and paring a report required under clause (i) or with and without nonenergy benefits. (III) the actual cost savings realized an updated progress report required under (2) DEADLINE.—Not later than 1 year after through the implementation of the FDCCI. clause (ii). the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- (F) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (4) GAO REVIEW.— retary shall complete the studies required this paragraph shall be construed to limit (A) IN GENERAL.—During the 5-fiscal-year under subsection (a). the reporting of information by any agency period following the date of enactment of described in subparagraph (F) to the Admin- this Act, the Comptroller General of the SA 1879. Mr. SESSIONS (for himself istrator, the Director of the Office of Man- United States shall review the quality and and Mr. PRYOR) submitted an amend- agement and Budget, or to Congress . completeness of each agency’s asset inventor ment intended to be proposed by him (2) ADMINISTRATOR RESPONSIBILITIES.—The and plans required under paragraph (1)(A). to the bill S. 1392, to promote energy Administrator shall— (B) REPORT.—The Comptroller General of savings in residential buildings and in- (A) establish the deadline, on an annual the United States shall, on an annual basis dustry, and for other purposes; which basis, for agencies to submit information during the 5-fiscal-year period following the was ordered to lie on the table; as fol- under this section; date of enactment of this Act, publish a re- lows: (B) establish a list of requirements that port on each review conducted under sub- the agencies must meet to be considered in On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert paragraph (A) of an agency during the fiscal the following: compliance with paragraph (1); year for which the report is published. SEC. 4ll. VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PRO- (C) ensure that each certification sub- (c) ENSURING CYBERSECURITY STANDARDS mitted under paragraph (1)(C) and informa- GRAMS FOR AIR CONDITIONING, FOR DATA CENTER CONSOLIDATION AND CLOUD tion relating to agency progress towards FURNACE, BOILER, HEAT PUMP, AND COMPUTING.—An agency required to imple- WATER HEATER PRODUCTS. meeting the Government-wide total cost of ment a data center consolidation plan under Section 326(b) of the Energy Policy and ownership optimization and consolidation this Act and migrate to cloud computing Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6296(b)) is metrics is made available in a timely man- shall do so in a manner that is consistent amended by adding at the end the following: ner to the general public; with Federal guidelines on cloud computing ‘‘(6) VOLUNTARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (D) review the plans submitted under para- security, including— FOR AIR CONDITIONING, FURNACE, BOILER, HEAT graph (1) to determine whether each plan is (1) applicable provisions found within the PUMP, AND WATER HEATER PRODUCTS.— comprehensive and complete; Federal Risk and Authorization Management ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—For the purpose of re- (E) monitor the implementation of the Program (FedRAMP); and ceiving reports from manufacturers certi- data center plan of each agency described in (2) guidance published by the National In- fying compliance with energy conservation paragraph (1)(A)(ii); stitute of Standards and Technology. standards and Energy Star specifications es- (F) update, on an annual basis, the cumu- (d) CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.—The Director tablished under sections 324A, 325, and 342 for lative cost savings realized through the im- of National Intelligence may waive the re- covered products described in paragraphs (3), plementation of the agency plans; and quirements of this Act for any element (or (G) establish Government-wide data center (4), (5), (9), and (11) of section 322(a) and cov- component of an element) of the intelligence total cost of ownership optimization and ered equipment described in subparagraphs consolidation metrics. community. (B), (C), (D), (F), (I), (J), and (K) of section (e) SUNSET.—This section is repealed effec- 340(1), and for the purpose of routine testing (3) COST SAVING GOAL AND UPDATES FOR CON- tive on October 1, 2018. to verify the product ratings of the covered GRESS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days products and equipment, the Secretary and after the date of enactment of this Act, the SA 1878. Mr. BLUMENTHAL sub- Administrator shall rely on voluntary cer- Administrator shall develop and publish a mitted an amendment intended to be tification programs that— goal for the total amount of planned cost proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, to ‘‘(i) are nationally recognized; savings by the Federal Government through promote energy savings in residential ‘‘(ii) maintain a publicly available list of the Federal Data Center Consolidation Ini- buildings and industry, and for other all certified models; tiative during the 5-year period beginning on ‘‘(iii)(I) unless the Secretary allows the purposes; which was ordered to lie on verification testing of fewer product fami- the date of enactment of this Act, which the table; as follows: shall include a breakdown on a year-by-year lies, annually test at least 20 percent of prod- basis of the projected savings. On page 48, after line 16, add the following: uct families to verify the product ratings of (B) ANNUAL UPDATE.— SEC. 4lll. STUDY ON BENEFITS OF COMMER- the product families; and (i) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after CIAL BUILDING ENERGY CODE COM- ‘‘(II) provide to the Secretary a list of the date on which the goal described in sub- PLIANCE. product families whose product ratings are paragraph (A) is determined and each year (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall con- to be verified to allow the Secretary, to the thereafter until the end of 2018, the Adminis- duct a study of— maximum extent practicable, to identify any trator shall aggregate the savings achieved (1) the quantified energy savings and quan- additional models as priorities for to date, by each relevant agency, through tified nonenergy benefits of achieving full verification testing; the FDCCI as compared to the projected sav- compliance with national model building en- ‘‘(iv) require the changing of product rat- ings developed under subparagraph (A) ergy codes (including any additional energy ings or removal of products from the pro- (based on data collected from each affected savings) if all new commercial building con- gram to reflect verified test ratings for prod- agency under paragraph (1)). struction— ucts that are determined to have ratings (ii) UPDATE FOR CONGRESS.—The report re- (A) meets national model building energy that do not meet the levels the manufacturer quired under subparagraph (A) shall be sub- codes; has certified to the Secretary; mitted to Congress and shall include an up- (B) exceeds national model codes by 30 per- ‘‘(v) require the qualification of new par- date on the progress made by each agency cent; and ticipants in the program through testing and described in subsection paragraph (1)(E) on— (C) exceeds national model codes by 50 per- production of test reports; (I) whether each agency has in fact sub- cent; and ‘‘(vi) allow for challenge testing of prod- mitted a comprehensive asset inventory, in- (2) the quantified energy saving and quan- ucts covered within the scope of the pro- cluding an assessment broken down by agen- tified nonenergy benefits realized from con- gram; cy, which shall include the specific numbers, ducting comprehensive or deep retrofits in ‘‘(vii) require program participants to cer- utilization, and efficiency level of data cen- existing commercial buildings, including the tify all products within the scope of the pro- ters; and effect that expanding the retrofit program gram; (II) whether each agency has submitted a would have with respect to— ‘‘(viii) are conducted by a certification comprehensive consolidation plan with the (A) the United States as a whole; and body that is accredited under International

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ECONOMIC PROSPERITY formance or delisting of a product; and (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(III) test reports on the request of the SEC. 501. REFERENCE TO 1986 CODE. (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended Secretary; Except as otherwise expressly provided, by striking paragraph (26). ‘‘(x) use verification testing that— whenever in this title an amendment or re- (2) Paragraph (3) of section 55(c) is amend- ‘‘(I) is conducted by an independent third- peal is expressed in terms of an amendment ed by striking ‘‘, 30C(d)(2),’’. party test laboratory that is accredited to, or repeal of, a section or other provision, (3) Subsection (a) of section 1016, as amend- under International Organization for Stand- the reference shall be considered to be made ed by section 102 of this Act, is amended by ardization/International Electrotechnical to a section or other provision of the Inter- striking paragraph (35) and by redesignating nal Revenue Code of 1986. Commission (ISO/IEC) Standard 17025 with a paragraph (36) as paragraph (35). scope covering the tested products; Subtitle A—Repeal of Energy Tax Subsidies (4) Subsection (m) of section 6501 is amend- ‘‘(II) follows the test procedures estab- SEC. 511. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR ALCOHOL ed by striking ‘‘, 30C(e)(5)’’. lished under this title; and FUEL, BIODIESEL, AND ALTER- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(III) notes in each test report any instruc- NATIVE FUEL MIXTURES. sections for subpart B of part IV of sub- tions specified by the manufacturer or the (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 6426 is repealed. chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— representative of the manufacturer for the ing the item relating to section 30C. (1) Paragraph (1) of section 4101(a) is purpose of conducting the verification test- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments amended by striking ‘‘or alcohol (as defined ing; and made by this section shall apply to property in section 6426(b)(4)(A)’’. ‘‘(xi) satisfy such other requirements as placed in service after the date of the enact- (2) Paragraph (2) of section 4104(a) is the Secretary has determined— ment of this Act. amended by striking ‘‘6426, or 6427(e)’’. ‘‘(I) are essential to ensure standards com- SEC. 515. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR ALCOHOL pliance; or (3) Section 6427 is amended by striking sub- section (e). USED AS FUEL. ‘‘(II) have consensus support achieved (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 40 is repealed. through a negotiated rulemaking process. (4) Subparagraph (E) of section 7704(d)(1) is amended— (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ‘‘(B) ADMINISTRATION.— (A) by inserting ‘‘(as in effect on the day (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall not before the date of the enactment of the En- by striking paragraph (3). require— (2) Subsection (c) of section 196 is amended ‘‘(I) manufacturers to participate in a vol- ergy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013)’’ after ‘‘of section 6426’’, and by striking paragraph (3) and by redesig- untary certification program described in (B) by inserting ‘‘(as so in effect)’’ after nating paragraphs (4) through (14) as para- subparagraph (A); or ‘‘section 6426(b)(4)(A)’’. graphs (3) through (13), respectively. ‘‘(II) participating manufacturers to pro- (5) Paragraph (1) of section 9503(b) is (3) Paragraph (1) of section 4101(a) is vide information that can be obtained amended by striking the second sentence. amended by striking ‘‘, and every person pro- through a voluntary certification program (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ducing cellulosic biofuel (as defined in sec- described in subparagraph (A). sections for subchapter B of chapter 65 is tion 40(b)(6)(E))’’. ‘‘(ii) REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS.—Any amended by striking the item relating to (4) Paragraph (1) of section 4104(a) is rules promulgated by the Secretary that re- section 6426. amended by striking ‘‘, 40’’. quire testing of products for verification of (d) EFFECTIVE.— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments product ratings shall reduce requirements (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in made by this section shall apply to fuel sold and burdens for manufacturers participating paragraph (2), the amendments made by this or used after the date of the enactment of in a voluntary certification program de- section shall apply with respect to fuel sold this Act. scribed in subparagraph (A) for the products and used after the date of the enactment of SEC. 516. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR BIODIESEL relative to other manufacturers. this Act. AND RENEWABLE DIESEL USED AS ‘‘(iii) PERIODIC TESTING BY PROGRAM NON- (2) LIQUEFIED HYDROGEN.—In the case of FUEL. PARTICIPANTS.—In addition to certification any alternative fuel or alternative fuel mix- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 40A is repealed. requirements, the Secretary shall require a ture (as defined in subsection (d)(2) or (e)(3) (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.— manufacturer that does not participate in a of section 6426 of the Internal Revenue Code (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended voluntary certification program described in of 1986 as in effect before its repeal by this by striking paragraph (17). subparagraph (A)— Act) involving liquefied hydrogen, the (2) Section 87 is repealed. ‘‘(I) to verify the accuracy of the product amendments made by this section shall (3) Subsection (c) of section 196, as amend- ratings of the manufacturer through periodic apply with respect to fuel sold and used after ed by section 105 of this Act, is amended by testing using verification testing described September 30, 2014. striking paragraph (11) and by redesignating in subparagraph (A)(x); and SEC. 512. EARLY TERMINATION OF CREDIT FOR paragraphs (11), (12), and (13) as paragraphs ‘‘(II) to provide to the Secretary test re- QUALIFIED FUEL CELL MOTOR VE- (10), (11), and (12), respectively. sults and, on request, test reports verifying HICLES. (4) Paragraph (1) of section 4101(a) is the certified performance for each product (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30B is repealed. amended by striking ‘‘, every person pro- family of the manufacturer. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— ducing or importing biodiesel (as defined in ‘‘(iv) RESTRICTIONS ON TEST LABORA- (1) Subparagraph (A) of section 24(b)(3) is section 40A(d)(1)’’. TORIES.— amended by striking ‘‘, 30B’’. (5) Paragraph (1) of section 4104(a) is ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subclause (II), (2) Paragraph (2) of section 25B(g) is amended by striking ‘‘, and 40A’’. with respect to covered products and equip- amended by striking ‘‘, 30B,’’. (6) Subparagraph (E) of section 7704(d)(1) is ment, a voluntary certification program de- (3) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended amended by inserting ‘‘(as so in effect)’’ after scribed in subparagraph (A) shall not be a by striking paragraph (25). ‘‘section 40A(d)(1)’’. (4) Subsection (a) of section 1016 is amend- test laboratory that conducts the testing on (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of products covered within the scope of the pro- ed by striking paragraph (35) and by redesig- sections for subpart D of part IV of sub- gram. nating paragraphs (36) and (37) as paragraphs chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- ‘‘(II) LIMITATION.—Subclause (I) shall not (35) and (36), respectively. ing the item relating to section 40A. (5) Subsection (m) of section 6501 is amend- apply to Energy Star specifications estab- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments lished under section 324A. ed by striking ‘‘, 30B(h)(9)’’. made by this section shall apply to fuel pro- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of ‘‘(v) EFFECT ON OTHER AUTHORITY.—Nothing duced, and sold or used, after the date of the sections for subpart B of part IV of sub- in this paragraph limits the authority of the enactment of this Act. chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- Secretary to test products or to enforce com- ing the item relating to section 30B. SEC. 517. REPEAL OF ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY pliance with any law (including regula- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments CREDIT. tions).’’. made by this section shall apply to property (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 43 is repealed. placed in service after December 31, 2014. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— SA 1880. Mr. LEE submitted an SEC. 513. EARLY TERMINATION OF NEW QUALI- (1) Subsection (b) of section 38 is amended amendment intended to be proposed by FIED PLUG-IN ELECTRIC DRIVE by striking paragraph (6). him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- MOTOR VEHICLES. (2) Paragraph (4) of section 45Q(d) is ergy savings in residential buildings (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 30D is repealed. amended by inserting ‘‘(as in effect on the

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day before the date of the enactment of the (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 46 is other programs for which the Department Energy Savings and Industrial Competitive- amended by striking paragraph (3) and by re- has a key role; ness Act of 2013)’’ after ‘‘section 43(c)(2)’’. designating paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) as (4) a Quadrennial Energy Review would— (3) Subsection (c) of section 196, as amend- paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), respectively. (A) establish integrated, Government wide ed by sections 105 and 106 of this Act, is (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of national energy objectives in the context of amended by striking paragraph (5) and by re- sections for subpart E of part IV of sub- economic, environmental, and security pri- designating paragraphs (6) through (12) as chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- orities; paragraphs (5) through (11), respectively. ing the item relating to section 48A. (B) coordinate actions across Federal agen- (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments cies; sections for subpart D of part IV of sub- made by this section shall apply to property (C) identify the resources needed for the in- chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- placed in service after December 31, 2014. vention, adoption, and diffusion of energy ing the item relating to section 43. SEC. 524. REPEAL OF QUALIFYING GASIFICATION technologies; and (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments PROJECT CREDIT. (D) provide a strong analytical base for made by this section shall apply to costs (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48B is repealed. Federal energy policy decisions; paid or incurred after December 31, 2014. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 46, (5) a Quadrennial Energy Review should be SEC. 518. TERMINATION OF CREDIT FOR ELEC- as amended by this Act, is amended by strik- established taking into account estimated TRICITY PRODUCED FROM CERTAIN ing paragraph (3) and by redesignating para- Federal budgetary resources; RENEWABLE RESOURCES. graphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (3) and (4), (6) the development of an energy policy re- (a) WIND.—Subsection (d) of section 45 is respectively. sulting from a Quadrennial Energy Review amended by striking ‘‘January 1, 2014’’ in (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of would— paragraph (1) and inserting ‘‘the date of the sections for subpart E of part IV of sub- (A) enhance the energy security of the enactment of the Energy Savings and Indus- chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- United States; trial Competitiveness Act of 2013’’. ing the item relating to section 48B. (B) create jobs; and (b) INDIAN COAL.—Subparagraph (A) of sec- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments (C) mitigate environmental harm; and tion 45(e)(10) is amended by striking ‘‘8-year made by this section shall apply to property (7) while a Quadrennial Energy Review will period’’ each place it appears and inserting placed in service after December 31, 2014. be a product of the executive branch, the re- ‘‘7-year period’’. Subtitle B—Reduction of Corporate Income view will have substantial input from— (c) EFFECTIVE DATE.— Tax Rate (A) Congress; (1) WIND.—The amendment made by sub- (B) the energy industry; section (a) shall apply to property placed in SEC. 531. CORPORATE INCOME TAX RATE RE- DUCED. (C) academia; service after the date of the enactment of (D) nongovernmental organizations; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year this Act. after the date of the enactment of this Act, (E) the public. (2) INDIAN COAL.—The amendments made (b) QUADRENNIAL ENERGY REVIEW.—Section the Secretary of the Treasury shall prescribe by subsection (b) shall apply to coal pro- 801 of the Department of Energy Organiza- a rate of tax in lieu of the rates under para- duced after December 31, 2012. tion Act (42 U.S.C. 7321) is amended to read graphs (1) and (2) of section 11(b), section (3) OTHER QUALIFIED ENERGY RESOURCES.— as follows: 1201(a), and paragraphs (1), (2), and (6) of sec- For termination of other qualified energy re- tion 1445(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of ‘‘SEC. 801. QUADRENNIAL ENERGY REVIEW. sources for property placed in service after 1986 to such a flat rate as the Secretary esti- ‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: December 31, 2013, see section 45 of the Inter- mates would result in— ‘‘(1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘Director’ means nal Revenue Code of 1986. (1) a decrease in revenue to the Treasury the Director of the Office of Science and SEC. 519. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR PRODUCING for taxable years beginning during the 10- Technology Policy within the Executive Of- OIL AND GAS FROM MARGINAL fice of the President. WELLS. year period beginning on the date of the en- actment of this Act, equal to ‘‘(2) FEDERAL LABORATORY.— (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 45I is repealed. (2) the increase in revenue for such taxable ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘Federal Lab- (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Subsection years by reason of the amendments made by oratory’ has the meaning given the term (b) of section 38 is amended by striking para- ‘laboratory’ in section 12(d) of the Steven- graph (19). title I of this Act. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The rate prescribed son-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of (c) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3710a(d)). sections for subpart D of part IV of sub- by the Secretary under subsection (a) shall apply to taxable years beginning more than ‘‘(B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘Federal Lab- chapter A of chapter 1 is amended by strik- oratory’ includes a federally funded research ing the item relating to section 45I. 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act. and development center sponsored by a Fed- (d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments eral agency. made by this section shall apply to produc- SA 1881. Mr. PRYOR (for himself, Mr. ‘‘(3) INTERAGENCY ENERGY COORDINATION tion in taxable years beginning after Decem- COUNCIL.—The term ‘interagency energy co- ALEXANDER, Mr. BEGICH, Mr. BOOZMAN, ber 31, 2014. ordination council’ means a council estab- SEC. 520. TERMINATION OF CREDIT FOR PRO- Mr. COONS, Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. TESTER, lished under subsection (b)(1). DUCTION FROM ADVANCED NU- and Mr. UDALL of New Mexico) sub- ‘‘(4) QUADRENNIAL ENERGY REVIEW.—The CLEAR POWER FACILITIES. mitted an amendment intended to be term ‘Quadrennial Energy Review’ means a (a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of sec- proposed by him to the bill S. 1392, to comprehensive multiyear review, coordi- tion 45J(d)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘Janu- promote energy savings in residential nated across Federal agencies, that— ary 1, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2015’’. buildings and industry, and for other ‘‘(A) focuses on energy programs and tech- (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments nologies; made by this section shall apply to property purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ‘‘(B) establishes energy objectives across placed in service after December 31, 2014. the Federal Government; and SEC. 521. REPEAL OF CREDIT FOR CARBON DIOX- On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert ‘‘(C) covers each of the areas described in IDE SEQUESTRATION. the following: subsection (d)(2). (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 45Q is repealed. SEC. 4ll. QUADRENNIAL ENERGY REVIEW. ‘‘(b) INTERAGENCY ENERGY COORDINATION (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds that— COUNCIL.— made by this section shall apply to carbon (1) the President’s Council of Advisors on ‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 dioxide captured after December 31, 2014. Science and Technology recommends that days after the date of enactment of the En- SEC. 522. TERMINATION OF ENERGY CREDIT. the United States develop a Government ergy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48 is amended— wide Federal energy policy and update the Act of 2013, and every 4 years thereafter, the (1) by striking ‘‘January 1, 2017’’ each place policy regularly with strategic Quadrennial President shall establish an interagency en- it appears and inserting ‘‘January 1, 2015’’, Energy Reviews similar to the reviews con- ergy coordination council to coordinate the and ducted by the Department of Defense; Quadrennial Energy Review. (2) by striking ‘‘December 31, 2016’’ each (2) as the lead agency in support of energy ‘‘(2) CO-CHAIRPERSONS.—The appropriate place it appears and inserting ‘‘December 31, science and technology innovation, the De- senior Federal Government official des- 2014’’. partment of Energy has conducted a Quad- ignated by the President and the Director (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments rennial Technology Review of the energy shall be co-chairpersons of the interagency made by this section shall apply to property technology policies and programs of the De- energy coordination council. placed in service after December 31, 2014. partment; ‘‘(3) MEMBERSHIP.—The interagency energy SEC. 523. REPEAL OF QUALIFYING ADVANCED (3) the Quadrennial Technology Review of coordination council shall be comprised of COAL PROJECT. the Department of Energy serves as the basis representatives at level I or II of the Execu- (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 48A is repealed. for coordination with other agencies and on tive Schedule of—

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Mr. INHOFE submitted an provide an integrated view of important na- ‘‘(N) an analysis of— tional energy objectives and Federal energy ‘‘(i) points of maximum leverage for policy amendment intended to be proposed by policy, including the maximum practicable intervention to achieve outcomes; and him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- alignment of research programs, incentives, ‘‘(ii) areas of energy policy that can be ergy savings in residential buildings regulations, and partnerships. most effective in meeting national goals for and industry, and for other purposes; ‘‘(d) SUBMISSION OF QUADRENNIAL ENERGY the energy sector; and which was ordered to lie on the table; REVIEW TO CONGRESS.— ‘‘(O) recommendations for executive as follows: ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than August 1, branch organization changes to facilitate the 2015, and every 4 years thereafter, the Presi- development and implementation of Federal On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert dent shall publish and submit to Congress a energy policies. the following: report on the Quadrennial Energy Review. ‘‘(e) INTERIM REPORTS.—The President may SEC. 4lll. LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES ‘‘(2) INCLUSIONS.—The report described in prepare and publish interim reports as part TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION. paragraph (1) should include, as appro- of the Quadrennial Energy Review. Section 402(c) of the Toxic Substances Con- priate— ‘‘(f) EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT.— trol Act (15 U.S.C. 2682(c)) is amended by ‘‘(A) an integrated view of short-, inter- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Energy striking paragraph (2) and inserting the fol- mediate-, and long-term objectives for Fed- shall provide the Quadrennial Energy Review lowing: eral energy policy in the context of eco- with an Executive Secretariat who shall ‘‘(2) STUDY OF CERTIFICATION.— nomic, environmental, and security prior- make available the necessary analytical, fi- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year ities; nancial, and administrative support for the prior to proposing any renovation and re- ‘‘(B) anticipated Federal actions (including conduct of each Quadrennial Energy Review modeling regulation after the date of enact- programmatic, regulatory, and fiscal ac- required under this section. ment of the Energy Savings and Industrial tions) and resource requirements— ‘‘(2) COOPERATION.—The heads of applicable Competitiveness Act of 2013, the Adminis- ‘‘(i) to achieve the objectives described in Federal agencies shall cooperate with the trator shall conduct, submit to Congress, subparagraph (A); and Secretary and provide such assistance, infor- and make available for public comment ‘‘(ii) to be coordinated across multiple mation, and resources as the Secretary may (after peer review) the results of, a study of agencies; require to assist in carrying out this sec- the extent to which persons engaged in var- ‘‘(C) an analysis of the prospective roles of tion.’’. ious types of renovation and remodeling ac- parties (including academia, industry, con- (c) ADMINISTRATION.—Nothing in this sec- tivities in target housing, Federal and public sumers, the public, and Federal agencies) in tion or an amendment made by this section buildings constructed before 1978, or com- achieving the objectives described in sub- supersedes, modifies, amends, or repeals any mercial buildings— paragraph (A), including— provision of Federal law not expressly super- ‘‘(i) are exposed to lead in the conduct of ‘‘(i) an analysis, by energy use sector, in- seded, modified, amended, or repealed by this such activities; and cluding— section. ‘‘(ii) disturb lead and create a lead-based ‘‘(I) commercial and residential buildings; paint hazard on a regular or occasional basis ‘‘(II) the industrial sector; SA 1882. Mr. INHOFE submitted an in the conduct of such activities. ‘‘(III) transportation; and amendment intended to be proposed by ‘‘(B) SCOPE AND COVERAGE.—The study con- ‘‘(IV) electric power; him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- ducted under subparagraph (A) shall consider ‘‘(ii) requirements for invention, adoption, ergy savings in residential buildings the risks described in clauses (i) and (ii) of development, and diffusion of energy tech- and industry, and for other purposes; that subparagraph with respect to each sepa- nologies that are mapped onto each of the which was ordered to lie on the table; rate building type described in that subpara- energy use sectors; and graph, as the regulation to be proposed ‘‘(iii) other research that inform strategies as follows: would apply to each building type.’’. to incentivize desired actions; On page 47, between lines 16 and 17, insert ‘‘(C) CONSULTATION.—The Administrator ‘‘(D) an assessment of policy options to in- the following: shall consult with Federal, other Govern- crease domestic energy supplies and energy SEC. 4lllll. SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, mental, non-profit and private sector owners efficiency; AND COUNTERMEASURE RULE. and managers of residential and commercial ‘‘(E) an evaluation of energy storage, (a) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: buildings as it conducts the study under sub- transmission, and distribution requirements, (1) ADMINISTRATOR.—The term ‘‘Adminis- paragraph (A).’’ including requirements for renewable en- trator’’ means the Administrator of the En- ergy; vironmental Protection Agency. SA 1884. Mr. INHOFE submitted an ‘‘(F) an integrated plan for the involve- (2) FARM.—The term ‘‘farm’’ has the mean- ment of the Federal Laboratories in energy ing given the term in section 112.2 of title 40, amendment intended to be proposed by programs; Code of Federal Regulations (or successor him to the bill S. 1392, to promote en- ‘‘(G) portfolio assessments that describe regulations )). ergy savings in residential buildings the optimal deployment of resources, includ- (3) SPILL PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND COUN- and industry, and for other purposes; ing prioritizing financial resources for en- TERMEASURE RULE.—The term ‘‘Spill Preven- which was ordered to lie on the table; ergy programs; tion, Control, and Countermeasure rule’’ as follows: ‘‘(H) a mapping of the linkages among means the Spill Prevention, Control, and basic research and applied programs, dem- Countermeasure rule, including amendments On page 48, after line 16, add the following: onstration programs, and other innovation to that rule, promulgated by the Environ- SEC. 4ll. STATE OPTION OF NON-PARTICIPA- mechanisms across the Federal agencies; mental Protection Agency under part 112 of TION IN RENEWABLE FUEL STAND- ‘‘(I) an identification of, and projections title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (as in ARD. for, demonstration projects, including time- effect on the date of enactment of this Act). Section 211(o)(2)(B) of the Clean Air Act (42 frames, milestones, sources of funding, and (b) RESTRICTIONS ON ENFORCEMENT.— U.S.C. 7545(o)(2)(B)) is amended by adding at management; (1) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator shall the end the following: ‘‘(J) an identification of public and private not enforce with respect to any farm the ‘‘(vi) ELECTION OF NON-PARTICIPATION BY funding needs for various energy tech- Spill, Prevention, Control, and Counter- STATE GOVERNMENT.—

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Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself, ergy Independence and Security Act of 2007 graph (A), the applicable volume of renew- Mr. WICKER, and Mr. PRYOR) submitted (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)). able fuel as determined under this subpara- an amendment intended to be proposed ‘‘(v) EXCLUSIONS.— graph shall be adjusted in accordance with by her to the bill S. 1392, to promote ‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subclause (II), this clause. energy savings in residential buildings if a certification system fails to meet the re- ‘‘(II) REQUIREMENTS.—On passage by a view requirements of clause (i)(III), the Sec- State legislature and signature by the Gov- and industry, and for other purposes; retary shall— ernor of the State of a law that elects to not which was ordered to lie on the table; ‘‘(aa) identify the portions of the system, participate in the applicable volume of re- as follows: whether prerequisites, credits, points, or newable fuel in accordance with this clause, At the end of title III, add following: otherwise, that meet the review criteria of the Administrator shall allow a State to not SEC. 304. FEDERAL BUILDING ENERGY EFFI- clause (i)(III); participate in the applicable volume of re- CIENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. ‘‘(bb) determine the portions of the system newable fuel determined under clause (i). Section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Con- that are suitable for use; and ‘‘(III) REDUCTION.—On the election of a servation and Production Act (42 U.S.C. ‘‘(cc) exclude all other portions of the sys- State under subclause (II), the Adminis- 6834(a)(3)(D)) is amended— tem from identification and use. trator shall reduce the applicable volume of (1) in clause (i), by striking subclause (III) ‘‘(II) ENTIRE SYSTEMS.—The Secretary shall renewable fuel determined under clause (i) and inserting the following: exclude an entire system from use if an ex- by the percentage that reflects the national ‘‘(III) SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRINCIPLES.— clusion under subclause (I)— gasoline consumption of the non-partici- ‘‘(aa) IN GENERAL.—Sustainable design ‘‘(aa) impedes the integrated use of the pating State that is attributable to that principles shall be applied to the siting, de- system; State. sign, and construction of buildings covered ‘‘(bb) creates disparate review criteria or ‘‘(IV) CREDITS TO HOLD FUEL SALES HARM- by this clause. unequal point access for competing mate- LESS.—On the election of a State under sub- ‘‘(bb) SELECTION OF CERTIFICATION SYS- rials; or clause (II), the Administrator shall provide TEMS.—The Secretary, after reviewing the ‘‘(cc) increases agency costs of the use. for the generation of credits for all gasoline findings of the Federal Director under sec- ‘‘(vi) INTERNAL CERTIFICATION PROCESSES.— (regardless of whether the gasoline is blend- tion 436(h) of the Energy Independence and The Secretary may by rule allow Federal ed) provided through a fuel terminal in the Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)), in agencies to develop internal certification State to be calculated as though the gasoline consultation with the Administrator of Gen- processes, using certified professionals, in were blended with the maximum allowable eral Services, and in consultation with the lieu of certification by certification entities ethanol content of gasoline allowed in that Secretary of Defense relating to those facili- identified under clause (i)(III).’’; and State to apply toward the applicable volume ties under the custody and control of the De- (5) by adding at the end the following: partment of Defense, shall determine those of renewable fuel determined under clause ‘‘(ix) EFFECTIVE DATE.— certification systems for green commercial (i).’’. ‘‘(I) DETERMINATIONS MADE AFTER DECEM- and residential buildings that the Secretary BER 31, 2015.—The amendments made by sec- SA 1885. Ms. LANDRIEU (for herself determines to be the most likely to encour- tion 405 of the Energy Savings and Industrial age a comprehensive and environmentally and Mr. WICKER) submitted an amend- Competitiveness Act of 2013 shall apply to sound approach to certification of green any determination made by a Federal agency ment intended to be proposed by her to buildings. after December 31, 2015. the bill S. 1392, to promote energy sav- ‘‘(cc) BASIS FOR SELECTION.—The deter- ‘‘(II) DETERMINATIONS MADE ON OR BEFORE ings in residential buildings and indus- mination of the certification systems shall DECEMBER 31, 2015.—This subparagraph (as in be based on ongoing review of the findings of try, and for other purposes; which was effect on the day before the date of enact- the Federal Director under section 436(h) of ordered to lie on the table; as follows: ment of the Energy Savings and Industrial the Energy Independence and Security Act of On page 36, after line 21, add the following: Competitiveness Act of 2013) shall apply to 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)) and the criteria de- any use of a certification system for green SEC. 21l. THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION UNDER scribed in clause (iii). ENERGY STAR PROGRAM. commercial and residential buildings by a ‘‘(dd) ADMINISTRATION.—In determining Section 324A of the Energy Policy and Con- certification systems under this subclause, Federal agency on or before December 31, servation Act (42 U.S.C. 6294a) is amended by the Secretary shall— 2015.’’. adding at the end the following: ‘‘(AA) make a separate determination for SEC. 305. HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN FEDERAL ‘‘(e) THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION.— all or part of each system; BUILDINGS. ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (2), ‘‘(BB) confirm that the criteria used to Section 436(h) of the Energy Independence not later than 180 days after the date of en- support the selection of building products, actment of this subsection, the Adminis- materials, brands, and technologies are fair and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17092(h)) is trator shall revise the certification require- and neutral (meaning that such criteria are amended— ments for the labeling of consumer, home, based on an objective assessment of relevant (1) in the subsection heading, by striking and office electronic products for program technical data), do not prohibit, disfavor, or ‘‘SYSTEM’’ and inserting ‘‘SYSTEMS’’; partners that have complied with all require- discriminate against selection based on tech- (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting ments of the Energy Star program for a pe- nically inadequate information to inform the following: riod of at least 18 months. human or environmental risk, and are ex- ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Based on an ongoing re- ‘‘(2) ADMINISTRATION.—In the case of a pro- pressed to prefer performance measures view, the Federal Director shall identify and gram partner described in paragraph (1), the whenever performance measures may reason- shall provide to the Secretary pursuant to new requirements under paragraph (1)— ably be used in lieu of prescriptive measures; section 305(a)(3)(D) of the Energy Conserva- ‘‘(A) shall not require third-party certifi- and tion and Production Act (42 U.S.C. cation for a product to be listed; but ‘‘(CC) use environmental and health cri- 6834(a)(3)(D)), a list of those certification ‘‘(B) may require that test data and other teria that are based on risk assessment systems that the Director identifies as the product information be submitted to facili- methodology that is generally accepted by most likely to encourage a comprehensive tate product listing and performance the applicable scientific disciplines.’’; and environmentally sound approach to cer- verification for a sample of products. (2) in clause (iii), by striking ‘‘identifying tification of green buildings.’’; and ‘‘(3) THIRD PARTIES.—Nothing in this sub- the green building certification system and (3) in paragraph (2)— section prevents the Administrator from level’’ and inserting ‘‘determining the green (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph using third parties in the course of the ad- building certification systems’’; (A), by striking ‘‘system’’ and inserting ministration of the Energy Star program. (3) by redesignating clauses (vi) and (vii) as ‘‘systems’’; ‘‘(4) TERMINATION.— clauses (vii) and (viii), respectively; (B) by striking subparagraph (A) and in- ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subparagraph (4) by striking clauses (iv) and (v) and in- serting the following: (B), an exemption from third-party certifi- serting the following: ‘‘(A) an ongoing review provided to the cation provided to a program partner under ‘‘(iv) REVIEW.—The Secretary, in consulta- Secretary pursuant to section 305(a)(3)(D) of paragraph (1) shall terminate if the program tion with the Administrator of General Serv- the Energy Conservation and Production Act partner is found to have violated program re- ices and the Secretary of Defense, shall con- (42 U.S.C. 6834(a)(3)(D)), which shall— quirements with respect to at least 2 sepa- duct an ongoing review to evaluate and com- ‘‘(i) be carried out by the Federal Director rate models during a 2-year period. pare private sector green building certifi- to compare and evaluate standards; and ‘‘(B) RESUMPTION.—A termination for a cation systems, taking into account— ‘‘(ii) allow any developer or administrator program partner under subparagraph (A) ‘‘(I) the criteria described in clause (iii); of a rating system or certification system to shall cease if the program partner complies and be included in the review;’’; with all Energy Star program requirements ‘‘(II) the identification made by the Fed- (C) in subparagraph (E)(v), by striking for a period of at least 3 years.’’. eral Director under section 436(h) of the En- ‘‘and’’ after the semicolon at the end;

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(D) in subparagraph (F), by striking the pe- to meet during the session of the Sen- bill, Senator WYDEN, chairman of the riod at the end and inserting a semicolon; ate on September 11, 2013, at 10 a.m., in full committee, Senator MURKOWSKI, and room SD–226 of the Dirksen Senate Of- the ranking member, and the sponsors (E) by adding at the end the following: fice Building, to conduct a hearing en- of this legislation, Senators SHAHEEN ‘‘(G) a finding that, for all credits address- ing grown, harvested, or mined materials, titled ‘‘Judiciary Nominations.’’ and PORTMAN, for their work in bring- the system does not discriminate against the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ing this bill to the floor and managing use of domestic products that have obtained objection, it is so ordered. it today. certifications of responsible sourcing; and f We have had a number of Senators ‘‘(H) a finding that the system incor- who have tried to offer amendments. I PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR porates life-cycle assessment as a credit was told by Senator SHAHEEN that she pathway.’’. Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I ask had a dozen or so bipartisan amend- f unanimous consent that Sergio ments that were waiting to be offered. Aguirre, a legislative fellow in my of- NOTICES OF HEARINGS There has been an attempt to offer fice, be granted floor privileges during amendments dealing with the bill but COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL morning business today, September 11, there is a little hurdle here with some- RESOURCES 2013. thing that is totally nongermane that Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without has been offered. like to announce for the information of objection, it is so ordered. One of the amendments Senator Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, I ask the Senate and the public that a busi- UDALL of Colorado would like to offer ness meeting has been scheduled before unanimous consent that my intern, is a bipartisan amendment to promote the Senate Committee on Energy and Donnie Turner, have privileges of the energy retrofitting of schools. Senator floor for the balance of the day. Natural Resources on Tuesday, Sep- BENNET of Colorado seeks to offer a bi- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tember 17, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in room partisan amendment to facilitate best objection, it is so ordered. SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Office practices in commercial real estate en- Building in Washington, DC. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Presi- dent, I ask unanimous consent that ergy efficiency. Senator KLOBUCHAR The purpose of the business meeting would like to offer her amendment to is to consider a committee funding res- Kevin Reed, a legislative fellow in my office, be granted the privilege of the promote energy retrofitting of non- olution for the period October 1, 2013, profit buildings. But once again, Mr. through February 28, 2015. In addition, floor for the remainder of the consider- ation of S. 1392. President, once again my Republican I would like to announce that imme- colleagues can’t help themselves. They diately following the business meeting The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. have objected to the consideration of the Committee will hold a hearing to any of these amendments or any other consider the nominations of Mr. Ron- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- imous consent that Amitai Bin-Nun, a amendments until the Senate considers ald J. Binz to be a Commissioner of the an amendment—and not only considers Federal Energy Regulatory Commis- fellow in the office of Senator COONS, be granted the privilege of the floor an amendment but is guaranteed a vote sion, Ms. Elizabeth M. Robinson to be on it. Under Secretary of Energy, and Mr. during consideration of S. 1392. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Pretty interesting situation. The Michael L. Connor to be Deputy Sec- objection, it is so ordered. Senator’s amendment is, of course, and retary of Interior. f everyone knows it, only for looks. It is Because of the limited time available a ‘‘gotcha’’ amendment. The Senator’s for the hearing, witnesses may testify NATIONAL SAVE FOR amendment is the sort of amendment by invitation only. However, those RETIREMENT WEEK that is to help get some headlines in wishing to submit written testimony Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- newspapers or some kind of news story. for the hearing record should send it to imous consent that the Senate proceed We recognize it is for show. But be that the Committee on Energy and Natural to S. Res. 222. as it may, we will work with managers Resources, United States Senate, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to craft a way forward on this bill, per- Washington, DC, 20510-6150, or by email clerk will report the resolution by haps, or we may have to take the bill _ to Abigail [email protected] title. down. But we will make that decision .gov. The legislative clerk read as follows: at a subsequent time. For further information, please con- A resolution (S. Res. 222) supporting the It is unfortunate, but that is the po- tact Sam Fowler at (202) 224–7571 or goals and ideals of National Save For Retire- litical world we live in now with the Abigail Campbell at (202) 224–4905. ment Week, including raising public aware- tea-party-driven House of Representa- f ness of the various tax-preferred retirement tives. And by the way—of course every- vehicles and increasing personal financial AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO literacy. one knows by now—they couldn’t pass MEET There being no objection, the Senate their continuing resolution today, so proceeded to consider the resolution. that is off the table. They were going COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND to do that not today but tomorrow, and GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- they pulled that down. Then we have Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I ask imous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, our folks over here trying to just out- unanimous consent that the Com- match what they do over there so we mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- and the motions to reconsider be con- sidered made and laid upon the table, wind up getting nothing done. Such a ernmental Affairs be authorized to shame. meet during the session of the Senate with no intervening action or debate. on September 11, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without f conduct a hearing entitled ‘‘The De- objection, it is so ordered. ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, partment of Homeland Security at 10 The resolution (S. Res. 222) was SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 Years: Examining Challenges and agreed to. The preamble was agreed to. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- Achievements and Addressing Emerg- (The resolution, with its preamble, is imous consent that when the Senate ing Threats.’’ printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- completes its business today, it ad- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without mitted Resolutions.’’) journ until 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sep- objection, it is so ordered. f tember 12, 2013; and that following the COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY prayer and pledge, the morning hour be Mr. KAINE. Mr. President, I ask ENERGY EFFICIENCY deemed expired, the Journal of pro- unanimous consent that the Com- Mr. REID. Mr. President, I commend ceedings be approved to date, and the mittee on the Judiciary be authorized the managers of the energy efficiency time for the two leaders be reserved for

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EL BECHIR, OF LOUISIANA or their designees, with Senators per- CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. JEFFREY GORDON ELSEN, OF WISCONSIN mitted to speak therein for up to 10 DANIEL W. YOHANNES, OF COLORADO, TO BE REP- JENNIFER SUZANNE EMPIE, OF NEW YORK RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO MICHAEL A. ERVIN, OF WASHINGTON minutes each, with the majority con- THE ORGANIZATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION AND CRAIG J. FERGUSON, OF OREGON trolling the first half and the Repub- DEVELOPMENT, WITH THE RANK OF AMBASSADOR. TIMOTHY J. FOLEY, OF FLORIDA ANTHONY LUZZATTO GARDNER, OF NEW YORK, TO BE SONNET FERNANDEZ FRISBIE, OF TEXAS licans the final half; that following REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SEAN MARIANO GARCIA, OF FLORIDA morning business, the Senate resume TO THE EUROPEAN UNION, WITH THE RANK AND STATUS LAUREN LEIGH GARZA, OF WASHINGTON OF AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENI- MAXIMILIAN ROBERT PEREZ GEBHARDT, OF NEW JER- consideration of S. 1392, the Energy POTENTIARY. SEY Savings and Industrial Competitive- ELIZABETH FRAWLEY BAGLEY, OF THE DISTRICT OF IVNA GIAUQUE, OF UTAH COLUMBIA, TO BE AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE OF JOHN GOSHERT, OF INDIANA ness Act. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE SIXTY-EIGHTH COLLIER F. GRAHAM, OF MISSISSIPPI SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MARK OSTAPOVYCH GUL, OF VIRGINIA NATIONS. MICHAEL L. GUNZBURGER, OF CALIFORNIA objection, it is so ordered. BARBARA LEE, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A REPRESENTA- RENE GUTEL, OF ARIZONA TIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE TAMRA KAY HACKETT, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SIXTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF f CRISTINA–ASTRID HANSELL, OF CALIFORNIA THE UNITED NATIONS. DAVID H. HASKETT, OF MARYLAND MARK MEADOWS, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE A REP- NICKOLAUS HAUSER, OF TEXAS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. RESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO ELAINE MARIE HENSLE, OF VIRGINIA THE SIXTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEM- TOMORROW BENJAMIN D. HESPRICH, OF VIRGINIA BLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. KATE ELIZABETH HIGGINS, OF VIRGINIA THEODORE STRICKLAND, OF OHIO, TO BE AN ALTER- Mr. REID. Mr. President, if there is SIRLI HILL, OF VIRGINIA NATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MARCIA E. HOUSE, OF GEORGIA no further business to come before the AMERICA TO THE SIXTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE GEN- MARCUS RYAN JACKSON, OF FLORIDA Senate, I ask unanimous consent that ERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. STEPHEN N. ZACK, OF FLORIDA, TO BE AN ALTERNATE TIFFANY L. JACKSON, OF FLORIDA it adjourn under the previous order. REPRESENTATIVE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA JOSEPH V. JAMES, OF VIRGINIA There being no objection, the Senate, TO THE SIXTY-EIGHTH SESSION OF THE GENERAL AS- DANA EDWARD JENSEN, OF NEW YORK SEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. RIAN L. JENSEN, OF WASHINGTON at 6:55 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, ANNE DUDTE JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOREIGN SERVICE LINDA MARIE JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA September 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. ALEX MICHAEL JONES, OF WISCONSIN THE FOLLOWING-NAMED PERSONS OF THE DEPART- AARON JAMES KADKHODAI, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MENT OF STATE FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERV- f CHRISTEN DECKER KADKHODAI, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ICE OFFICERS OF THE CLASSES STATED. LISA K. KALAJIAN, OF FLORIDA FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER OF NOMINATIONS MARJON E. KAMRANI, OF TENNESSEE CLASS ONE, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN THE STEPHANIE J. KANG, OF MISSOURI DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER- Executive nominations received by JESSICA LEVY KANIA, OF NEW JERSEY ICA: the Senate: MATHEW KAWECKI, OF CALIFORNIA KEVIN TIMOTHY COVERT, OF MARYLAND MAX EDMUND KENDRICK, OF NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE JANET WOODBURY MILLER, OF NEW YORK SALMAN KHAN KHALIL, OF VIRGINIA FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER OF SHANA LEE KIERAN, OF MAINE ROY K. J. WILLIAMS, OF OHIO, TO BE ASSISTANT SEC- CLASS TWO, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN CARINA DEA KLEIN, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETARY OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF ROBERT EDWARD KRIS, OF NEW YORK VICE JOHN R. FERNANDEZ, RESIGNED. AMERICA: KLAUDIA G. KRUEGER, OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION K. ANNA KOSINSKA, OF FLORIDA JAMES R. KUYKENDALL, OF OKLAHOMA YOLANDA A. PARRA, OF FLORIDA ATHENA KWEY, OF CALIFORNIA PAUL NATHAN JAENICHEN, SR., OF KENTUCKY, TO BE KRISTINA D. LAW, OF VIRGINIA ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER OF ANDREW ROTHSCHILD LEDERMAN, OF THE DISTRICT OF VICE DAVID T. MATSUDA, RESIGNED. CLASS THREE, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN COLUMBIA THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF MIKAEL DANIEL LURIE, OF OREGON AMERICA: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATHANAEL MORRISON LYNN, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- KATHERINE MARIE DIOP, OF MARYLAND CHRISTOPHER SMITH, OF TEXAS, TO BE AN ASSISTANT LUMBIA VANIA Z. GARCIA, OF VIRGINIA SECRETARY OF ENERGY (FOSSIL ENERGY), VICE ALEXANDER C. MACFARLANE, OF PENNSYLVANIA JAHN FRANK JEFFREY, OF VIRGINIA CHARLES DEWITT MCCONNELL, RESIGNED. ANDREW MALANDRINO, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL STELLARD OBRYON, JR., OF FLORIDA DAVID R. P. MARTINEZ, OF NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NIKK SOOKMEEWIRIYA, OF VIRGINIA EMMA OLWEN PAMELA MARWOOD, OF NEW YORK FOR APPOINTMENT AS FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER OF ALAN DANIEL MCCARTHY, JR., OF VIRGINIA ESTHER PUAKELA KIA‘AINA, OF HAWAII, TO BE AN AS- CLASS FOUR, CONSULAR OFFICER AND SECRETARY IN CHARLES ELLIOTT MCCLELLAN, OF ARIZONA SISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, VICE ANTHONY THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF WILLIAM APPLETON MCCUE, OF MAINE MARION BABAUTA. AMERICA: DANIEL E. MEHRING, OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY KRISTEN ELIZABETH AANSTOOS, OF FLORIDA DOERING S. MEYER, OF TEXAS BENJAMIN J. ABBOTT, OF NEW YORK LEONEL GREENE MIRANDA, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- BRADLEY CROWELL, OF NEVADA, TO BE AN ASSISTANT VANESSA GRACE ACKER, OF TEXAS BIA SECRETARY OF ENERGY (CONGRESSIONAL AND INTER- ZIA AHMED, OF MASSACHUSETTS MICHAEL WALTER MITCHELL, OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS), VICE JEFFREY A. LANE. JOEL DUNIWAY ALLEY, OF OREGON MICHAEL J. MOODY, OF UTAH YOON S. NAM, OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SYED MUJTABA ANDRABI, OF WASHINGTON JEFFREY MICHAEL AUSTIN, OF FLORIDA PAUL W. NEVILLE, OF WASHINGTON VICTORIA MARIE BAECHER WASSMER, OF ILLINOIS, TO NATHAN DOUGLAS AUSTIN, OF WASHINGTON JENNIFER K. NILSON, OF WISCONSIN BE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ENVIRONMENTAL PRO- MICHELLE E. AZEVEDO, OF CALIFORNIA RICHARD ANDREW O’NEAL, OF GEORGIA TECTION AGENCY, VICE BARBARA J. BENNETT, RE- EMILY HARTER BALL, OF TEXAS ZENNIA D. PAGANINI, OF MARYLAND SIGNED. PATRICK BALL, OF TEXAS REENA PATEL, OF TEXAS JESSICA ROHN BANULS, OF VIRGINIA DARIN ANN PHAOVISAID, OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES GRAHAM GLYN BARKER, OF FLORIDA GRANT G. PHILLIPP, OF ILLINOIS JARI D. BARNETT, OF OKLAHOMA ARCHANA PODDAR, OF MASSACHUSETTS RICHARD G. FRANK, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE AN AS- JENNIFER ALAYNE BARR, OF INDIANA CHRISTOPHER THOMAS POLILLO, OF ILLINOIS SISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV- AMANDA K. BECK, OF CALIFORNIA ADRIAN J. PRATT, OF FLORIDA ICES, VICE SHERRY GLIED, RESIGNED. MICHELLE NICOLE BENNETT, OF CALIFORNIA KARA LEE PREISSEL, OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANDREW BERDY, OF NEW JERSEY MICHAEL JOSEPH PRYOR, OF RHODE ISLAND JOSEPH STEPHEN BERNATH, OF PENNSYLVANIA AARON DAVID RADER, OF MARYLAND LARRY EDWARD ANDRE, JR., OF VIRGINIA, A CAREER RICHA SONI BHALA, OF ILLINOIS AMY NICOLE REICHERT, OF COLORADO MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF ALISSA BIBB, OF NEW YORK MICHAEL RICHARDS, OF FLORIDA COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND DUSTIN REEVE BICKEL, OF GEORGIA RITA ALICIA BUCK RICO, OF CALIFORNIA PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MARQUIS MCLEMORE BOYCE, OF GEORGIA JASON CORCORAN ROBERTS, OF VIRGINIA TO THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF MAURITANIA. RYAN G. BRADEEN, OF MAINE BENJAMIN O. ROGUS, OF CALIFORNIA HELEN MEAGHER LA LIME, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- MATTHEW MCMAHON BRIGGS, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE MICHELE ROULBET, OF ILLINOIS LUMBIA, A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN BARRETT G. BRYSON, OF CALIFORNIA MACKENZIE LAEL ROWE, OF WASHINGTON SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AM- SARAH A. BUDDS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA ALAN R. ROYSTON, OF FLORIDA BASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF JOHN P. CALLAN, OF WASHINGTON SUSAN A. RUSSELL, OF MASSACHUSETTS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER CARNES, OF OHIO CRAIG ANTHONY RYCHEL, OF CALIFORNIA ANGOLA. MAUREEN CHAO, OF CONNECTICUT DAVID V. SALVO, OF PENNSYLVANIA LUIS G. MORENO, OF TEXAS, A CAREER MEMBER OF JESSICA CHESBRO, OF OREGON MICHAEL JAMES SCHARDING, OF VIRGINIA THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF MINISTER- W. JOSEPH CHILDERS, OF OHIO NILESH KANTILAL SHAH, OF CALIFORNIA COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND MARJORIE E. CHRISTIAN, OF TEXAS GREGORY D. SIMKISS, OF GEORGIA PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SARAH KATHLEEN CLYMER, OF MINNESOTA BARRY SMITH, OF WASHINGTON TO JAMAICA. CHRISTOPHER COLLINGTON, OF FLORIDA LEVI RADMAN SMYLIE, OF FLORIDA GEORGE JAMES TSUNIS, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AMBAS- BRIAN M. COMMAROTO–ROVERINI, OF NEW JERSEY SAUNDRA M. SNIDER–PUGH, OF VIRGINIA SADOR EXTRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF WILLIAM ROBERT COOK, OF CALIFORNIA WILLIAM CATLETT SOLLEY, OF VIRGINIA THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE KINGDOM OF PHILLIP ANTHONY DE SOUZA, OF MARYLAND ADAM B. STERN, OF FLORIDA NORWAY. FAUSTO P. DEGUZMAN, OF WASHINGTON STACEY D. SUTTON, OF GEORGIA PUNEET TALWAR, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO JONATHAN MORRIS DENNEHY, OF MASSACHUSETTS NATELLA V. SVISTUNOVA, OF OREGON BE AN ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE (POLITICAL- JILL WISNIEWSKI DIETRICH, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- PETER J. SWEENEY, OF NEW JERSEY MILITARY AFFAIRS), VICE ANDREW J. SHAPIRO . LUMBIA HUMZA TARAR, OF FLORIDA

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NATHANIEL TEK, OF NEW JERSEY LARS TRAY, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MARK O. BILAFER ROBERT EMIL TIBBETTS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA BRYANA K. TUCCI, OF VIRGINIA KENNETH D. BOGGS SERGEY S. TROITSKY, OF FLORIDA JEFFREY L. UNDERCOFFER, OF MARYLAND THOMAS R. BOLEN KEVIN A. VAILLANCOURT, OF WEST VIRGINIA MARTIN VAUGHAN, OF IDAHO TY D. BONNER GARETH VAUGHAN, OF FLORIDA IVAN VILELA, OF NEW JERSEY CHARLES R. BOWERY, JR. JUSTINE ELIZABETH VEIT, OF MISSOURI DANIEL RICHARD WALKER, OF NEW YORK RAYMOND D. BOWYER GEOFFREY DAVID LISLE WESSEL, OF NORTH CAROLINA ADAM MICHAEL WALLINGFORD, OF NEBRASKA JAMES M. BRAMBLETT ERIN MARIE WILLIAMS, OF TEXAS PHILLIP JAMES WALSKY, OF CALIFORNIA CHRISTOPHER J. BREWER BRIAN K. WINGATE, OF WASHINGTON RANDY R. WANIS, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL S. BROOKS ALEXIS SATHRE WOLFF, OF VIRGINIA KRISTEN ELIZABETH WEAVER, OF CALIFORNIA PAUL T. BROOKS HSUEH–TING WU, OF CALIFORNIA DAMON A. WILLIAMS, OF CALIFORNIA WINSTON P. BROOKS JOHN ANTHONY GERHARD YODER, OF THE DISTRICT OF THOMAS G. WINSTON, OF VIRGINIA TIMOTHY A. BRUMFIEL, SR. COLUMBIA PAUL WULFSBERG, OF MASSACHUSETTS JEFFREY A. BRYAN JOHN T. BRYANT THE FOLLOWING–NAMED MEMBERS OF THE FOREIGN EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SECRETARIES CHRISTOPHER A. BURNS IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES OF BETH F. COBERT, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE DEPUTY DI- LARRY Q. BURRIS, JR. AMERICA: RECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT DAVID A. CALDWELL GABRIELA R. ARIAS VILLELA, OF FLORIDA AND BUDGET, VICE JEFFREY D. ZIENTS, RESIGNED. CHRISTOPHER J. CASSIBRY SAYED FAHIM AZIZI, OF VIRGINIA GEOFFREY A. CATLETT SUZANNE BALSAM, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EDWARD P. CHAMBERLAYNE BRETT M. CLARK KATRINA MARIA BARNAS, OF NEW YORK DAVID WEIL, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE ADMINIS- JUAN BARRAGAN, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW J. CODY TRATOR OF THE WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION, DEPART- CHRISTOPHER L. CONNOLLY ASHLEY BARTLETT, OF FLORIDA MENT OF LABOR, VICE PAUL DECAMP. KATE BARTLETT, OF FLORIDA JOHN W. CONNOR YANIV BARZILAI, OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NATHAN E. COOK II ALEXANDER BENJAMIN BELLAH, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTOPHER J. COX EMMANIA R. BLUM, OF NEW YORK JAMES H. SHELTON III, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- DARREN V. COX EMILY ROSE BRANDT, OF TEXAS BIA, TO BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, VICE PAUL A. CRAVEY JOHN CERABINO–HESS, OF CALIFORNIA ANTHONY W. MILLER, RESIGNED. GEOFFREY A. CRAWFORD PATRICK N. CROSBY RYAN CLAY, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TYLER E. CRUSE, OF GEORGIA THOMAS A. CROWSON MICHAEL SEAN CULLINAN, OF SOUTH CAROLINA JOHN P. CARLIN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ASSISTANT RONALD T. CUFFEE, SR. MARCELINA M. DA SILVA, OF VIRGINIA ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICE LISA O. MONACO, RESIGNED. ROBERT A. B. CURRIS MARIA DAVYDENKO, OF ALASKA SAMUEL W. CURTIS DARSHANE M. DAWLEY, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS JOHN M. CUSHING SHAWN L. DANIEL TERRI NATHINE FRANCES DAY, OF NORTH CAROLINA SLOAN D. GIBSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO JOSHUA ROBERT DELARA, OF NEW YORK WILLIAM E. DARNE BE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, VICE W. MARTHA J. DEMOS, OF FLORIDA WILLIAM E. DAVENPORT II SCOTT GOULD. KATRINA NICOLE DRAYTON, OF MICHIGAN TIMOTHY C. DAVIS ARTHUR DYMOND, OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE JAMES A. DELAPP JOSEPH A. DZMURA, OF VIRGINIA STEVEN L. DELVAUX ROBERT GEORGE EHRMANN, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- JO ANN ROONEY, OF MASSACHUSETTS, TO BE UNDER JEFFREY C. DENIUS LUMBIA SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, VICE ROBERT O. WORK, RE- MICHAEL C. DEROSIER NASHWA N. ELGADI, OF MASSACHUSETTS SIGNED. TORREY A. DICIRO LOGHMAN FATTAHI, OF VIRGINIA JAMIE MICHAEL MORIN, OF MICHIGAN, TO BE DIREC- ROY F. DOUGLAS PERLA GABRIELA FERNANDEZ, OF KANSAS TOR OF COST ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION, JAMES A. DUNCAN SARAH GARDINER, OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, VICE CHRISTINE H. FOX, RE- THOMAS A. DUNCAN II ANTHONY PETER GEORGIANNI, OF VIRGINIA SIGNED. LANDY D. DUNHAM MATTHEW J. GOODMAN, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL D. LUMPKIN, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE AN AS- KEITH A. DUNKLE KATY A. GORE, OF VIRGINIA SISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE MICHAEL A. MARSHALL V. ECKLUND ERIC T. HAN, OF CALIFORNIA SHEEHAN. RICHARD J. EDWARDS GARRETT HARKINS, OF NEW YORK IN THE AIR FORCE JAMES W. ELLERSON, JR. STEPHEN CAREY HARRIS, JR., OF MISSOURI PATRICK J. ELLIS KARI ELAYNE HATCHER, OF MICHIGAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES G. ERBACH JOELY EILEEN HILDEBRAND, OF OHIO IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- MICHAEL J. ERNST DANIEL JOSEPH HOFFMAN, JR., OF TEXAS CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE MATTHEW H. FATH NAHDER BRYANT HOUSHMAN, OF ILLINOIS AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION KYLE E. FEGER HUI JUN TINA HUANG, OF VIRGINIA 601: TIMOTHY J. FLETCHER ANTHONY A. IPPOLITI, OF VIRGINIA WILLIE J. FLUCKER, JR. STANLEY N. JAREK, OF WASHINGTON To be lieutenant general DAVID C. FOLEY BRIAN C. JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MAJ. GEN. SAMUEL D. COX TODD M. FOX LESHAWNA R. JOHNSON, OF NEW YORK TIMOTHY R. FRAMBES NATHAN BENJAMIN JOHNSON, OF CALIFORNIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHARLES D. FREEMAN DANIEL P. JOYCE, OF FLORIDA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR JEFFREY W. FRENCH RYAN T. JOYCE, OF VIRGINIA FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: BRETT T. FUNCK STACEY S. KERNS, OF GEORGIA To be colonel ANDREW C. GAINEY GLORYA SING KEY, OF WASHINGTON MADALYN S. GAINEY DONG WAN KIM, OF VIRGINIA DARRYL MARKOWSKI JARED J. GALAZIN KENNETH M. LAM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LISA A. GARCIA EDITH HOPE LEE, OF WASHINGTON IN THE ARMY PAUL N. GARCIA HAI F., LI, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT KIRK E. GIBBS DANIEL M. LISS, OF FLORIDA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY STEPHEN J. GRABSKI TIMOTHY PETER LOCKWOOD, OF ARIZONA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: GARY R. GRAVES CHRISTIAN MCCORMICK LOUBEAU, OF NEW YORK DARRELL L. GREEN MACIEJ JAN LUCZYWO, OF NEW YORK To be colonel TIMOTHY M. GREENHAW SAMIRA MARR, OF VIRGINIA DENNIS E. GRIFFIN JILLIAN AMBER MCCOY, OF MARYLAND RODNEY E. GARFIELD DANIEL GUADALUPE JONATHAN DEMETRIUS MCMASTER, OF MARYLAND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT EUGENIA K. GUILMARTIN RACHEL B. MEHRAVARI, OF NEW YORK TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY DOUGLAS B. GUTTORMSEN STEPHEN C. MERCADO, OF VIRGINIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: YI S. GWON SALLY MEYERS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JUSTIN D. HADLEY TIFFANY MICHELLE MILLER, OF NORTH CAROLINA To be major JASON M. I. HALLOREN SALVADOR CHAIDEZ MOLINA, OF CALIFORNIA CLARENCE E. DINGMAN THOMAS B. HAM MICHAEL A. MORENO, OF VIRGINIA GREGORY S. HARKINS TYLER S. MOSELLE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT FRANK W. HARRAR SARAH E. MOYER, OF NEVADA TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY JAMES H. HARRELL II CHRISTOPHER R. MULLIN, OF CALIFORNIA UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: RICHARD A. HARRISON EMILY Y. NARKIS, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To be colonel BRIAN K. HATHAWAY DOMINIC THUAN VINH NGUYEN, OF CALIFORNIA TIMOTHY C. HAYDEN THAO THI NGUYEN, OF MASSACHUSETTS BRIAN W. ADAMS JAMES E. HAYES III NATALIE ANN OLDANI, OF VIRGINIA JOHNNY D. ADAMS DENNIS S. HEANEY KABEER PARWANI, OF MASSACHUSETTS KEVIN D. ADMIRAL TOWNLEY R. HEDRICK MARYCLAIRE PEROUTKA, OF VIRGINIA MARK J. AITKEN JOHN W. HENDERSON HOMER C. PICKENS, OF VIRGINIA STEPHEN B. ALEXANDER MICHAEL D. HENDERSON TREVA MARIE POWERS, OF COLORADO CRAIG J. ALIA VERNON W. R. HERTEL JASON E. RASKIN, OF VIRGINIA JOHN R. ALLEN EARL B. HIGGINS, JR. MARK J. REDMOND, OF CONNECTICUT CORNELL E. ANDERTON ANDREW C. HILMES KRISTINA ROSALES KOSTRUKOVA, OF VIRGINIA JOEL K. AOKI DAWN L. HILTON THOMAS ROSEN-MOLINA, OF CALIFORNIA JAMES J. BAILEY JOHN D. HIXSON MALIKAT OLAMIDE RUFAI, OF ILLINOIS STEPHEN H. BALES DANIEL C. HODNE LUIS ARMANDO SANCHEZ, OF VIRGINIA SEAN W. BARNES MARC F. HOFFMEISTER VALERIE J. SANTOS, OF VIRGINIA BRENT M. BARTOS MARK A. HOLLER MARY SARGENT, OF VIRGINIA STEVEN G. BASSO DARYL O. HOOD MATTHEW C. SPADE, OF VIRGINIA PABLO BATISTAHERNANDEZ ARTURO J. HORTON ABIGAIL M. SPENGLER, OF COLORADO CRAIG S. BAUMGARTNER JAMES E. HUBER NORA T. STAAL, OF VIRGINIA DAVID R. BAXTER WILLIAM H. HUFF IV NICK STOJANOVICH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THOMAS A. BAYER II HERBERT A. JOLIAT CAMERON D. THOMAS-SHAH, OF MICHIGAN IVAN P. BECKMAN DAVID E. M. JONES AARON M. THOMPSON, OF VIRGINIA KOLIN V. BERNARDONI ROBERT P. KADERAVEK HARRY R. THOMPSON III, OF ILLINOIS ROBERT K. BERTRAND MICHAEL T. KATONA JULIA B. THOMPSON, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL J. BEST RICHARD R. KELLING MATTHEW V. TOMPKINS, OF CALIFORNIA KEVIN A. BIGELMAN CARL D. KELLY, JR.

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JASON E. KELLY JON M. TUSSING ANDREW W. MACK CHRISTOPHER J. KIDD JACK E. VANTRESS ANDREW D. MARBLE SEAN G. KIRSCHNER JAMES W. VIZZARD EDWARD P. MATTISON NIAVE F. KNELL DOUGLAS J. WADDINGHAM CYNTHIA A. MATUSKEVICH JOHN H. KNIGHTSTEP ERIC L. WALKER JAMES G. MCADEN DAVID R. KRAMER TERESA A. WARDELL ANDREW S. MCCLELLAND KERIEM X. KVALEVOG ROLF H. WATTS JAMES E. MCDONOUGH ALLAN H. LANCETA DOUGLAS E. WHITE DAVID P. MCHENRY ADAM W. LANGE JASON D. WILLIAMS JOHN M. MCNEALY GLENN E. LAPOINT BOB E. WILLIS, JR. GARY P. MISKOVSKY, JR. MICHAEL M. LARSEN ROBERT A. WRIGHT IV CHARLES P. MOORE BRYAN J. LASKE CHRISTOPHER V. WYNDER JOANNE C. MOORE MICHAEL T. LAWHORN ANDREW M. ZACHERL KERRY E. MOORES MICHAEL J. LAWRENCE ROBERT M. MURRAY DAVID R. LEWIS ANGEL L. NIEVESORTIZ RUSSELL S. LEWIS JOHN F. NOLDEN, JR. JOSEPH G. LOCK WILLIAM K. OCONNOR RONALD G. LUKOW THOMAS J. OLIVER WESLEY F. MACMULLEN WESLEY P. PADILLA ROBERT K. MAGEE STEVE D. S. PARK ROBERT MANNING III MARK B. PARKER CRAIG J. MANVILLE JOSEPH G. PATTERSON JONATHAN M. MAPLEYBRITTLE GREGORY H. PENFIELD CELESTINO PEREZ, JR. JOSEPH J. MARTIN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID C. PERRINE SILAS G. MARTINEZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY KEITH C. PHILLIPS MICHAEL L. MATHEWS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WILLIAM R. PITTMAN IV JAMES A. MAXWELL CHRISTIANE L. PLOCH JOSEPH MCCALLION, JR. To be colonel JAMES S. POWELL JAMES L. MCFADYEN MARCUS P. ACOSTA FIRMAN H. RAY MATTHEW M. MCHALE ARTHUR A. ADDLEMAN JOEL D. RAYBURN MICHAEL J. MELITO CHARLES H. ALLEN JETH B. REY JEFFREY A. MERENKOV ROBERT F. ALVARO MARK S. RILEY JEFFREY M. METZGER MICHAEL R. ANDERSON WENDY L. RIVERS JODY C. MILLER STEVEN ANGERTHAL PAUL D. ROMAGNOLI SHANNON T. MILLER RICHARD T. APPELHANS KEVIN P. ROMANO STEPHEN A. MILLER STEPHEN A. ASHPES CRAIG S. ROSEBERRY ANDREW L. MILTNER ERIC E. ASLAKSON DANA RUCINSKI RONALD J. MINTY, JR. ANTHONY J. AUDREY DANIEL J. RUDER BRADLEY F. MOCK MARION P. BAKALORZ MARK J. RYDZYNSKI LANCE D. MOORE JOHN L. BARRETT, JR. PAUL M. SALTYSIAK MATTHEW P. MOORE JAIME T. BAZIL RONALD D. SARGENT, JR. MATTHEW R. MOORE JOHN A. BENEDICT JAMES P. SCHAPEL MAXIMO A. MOORE DOUGLAS W. BENNETT WILLIAM M. SCHAUM, JR. CHRISTOPHER S. MORETTI, SR. TODD A. BERRY ROBERT C. SCHULTE ANDREW MORGADO WOLFGANG T. BIGGERSTAFF PAUL D. SCHUMACHER II DANIEL S. MORGAN KIM T. BIVIN SUZANNE M. SELF SHANON J. MOSAKOWSKI DAVID M. BRADSHAW JEFFREY S. SETTLE DEWEY A. MOSLEY JOHN D. BRANCH EULYS B. SHELL II WILLIAM C. NAGEL STEVEN E. BREWER DALE K. SLADE BRANDON D. NEWTON JONALAN BRICKEY DARREN R. SMITH DEMETRIOS J. NICHOLSON DANIEL W. BURNETT FRANK H. SMITH, JR. HEATH J. NIEMI THOMAS M. BUTLER STEPHEN M. SMITH T B. NINNESS ROBERT H. CARR TIMOTHY A. SOLIE CHRISTOPHER R. NORRIE CLAUDIA J. CARRIZALES WILLIAM A. SPEIER III DAVID A. NORTHRIDGE TANIA M. CHACHO STEVEN D. STANLEY ROBERT A. OBRIEN IV JOO E. CHO KENNETH A. STEVENS THOMAS W. OCONNOR, JR. KURT P. CONNELL OLIN K. STRADER DAVID S. OESCHGER JOHN A. CONNIFF WALTER S. SUTTON MICHAEL T. OESCHGER MICHAEL R. CORPENING FRANK F. TANK DANIEL E. OGRADY PAUL G. CRAFT PATRICK A. TEAGUE LANCE D. OSKEY BRADY A. CROSIER DAVID W. TROTTER RAFAEL A. PAREDES ELOY E. CUEVAS GEORGE C. TURNER, JR. FLINT M. PATTERSON QUACEY L. DAVIS LANE M. TURNER BRIAN A. PAYNE STEPHEN E. DAWSON MICHAEL C. VANDEVELDE ISAAC J. PELTIER JOHN M. DEMKO BRET P. VANPOPPEL ROBERT G. PICHT, JR. JOHN A. DINGES WILLIAM T. VIAR JOSHUA J. POTTER GREGORY J. DOUBEK ROBERT A. VITT PATRICK V. POWERS BRIAN R. DUNMIRE GLENN J. VOELZ ANDREW T. POZNICK CHRISTOPHER R. DURHAM JAMES E. WALKER KEITH T. PRITCHARD DONALD W. EDWARDS, JR. FORTE D. WARD MARK C. QUANDER DOUGLAS J. EDWARDS JOHN W. WEIDNER PATRICK D. QUINN III DEBORAH M. ELLIS DON L. WILLADSEN JOHN L. RAFFERTY, JR. CHRISTOPHER M. FARRELL DAVID T. WILLIAMS DAVID L. RAUGH STEVEN G. FINLEY GREGORY A. WILLIAMS DAVID G. RAY THOMAS F. FOSTER DAVID N. WILSON PHILIP J. RAYMOND JAMES A. FRICK LARRY N. WITTWER BRAD L. REED DANIEL FRIEND KEVIN P. WOLFLA NEIL A. REILLY, JR. DAVID A. GIGLIOTTI DOUGLAS R. WOODALL STEPHEN C. RENSHAW RICARDO GONZALEZ ROBERT B. WORSHAM KYLE M. RIEDEL JOHN E. GRANT CARL J. WORTHINGTON BRANDON S. ROBBINS KEVIN L. GRIGGS WILLIAM M. WYATT ELIZABETH L. ROBBINS PETER J. HABIC NEWMAN M. YANG LORI L. ROBINSON DAVID W. HAINES JAMES M. YOCUM ROBERT M. RODRIGUEZ JOHN C. HALE MICHAEL A. YORK PHILIP J. RYAN JERRY A. HALL GAIL E. S. YOSHITANI WILLIAM A. RYAN III MARIE L. HALL RICHARD L. ZELLMANN SAMUEL J. SAINE BURKE R. HAMILTON JUAN M. SALDIVAR, JR. GARRICK M. HARMON JAMES R. SALOME ELLIOT E. HARRIS DAVID L. SANDERS III BRADLEY C. HILTON PHILIP M. SECRIST III JOHN G. HINES, JR. DAVID J. SEGALLA, JR. ERIC A. HOGGARD PETER A. SICOLI THOMAS P. HOLLIDAY, JR. JEREMY T. SIEGRIST MATTHEW J. INGRAM THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARK A. SISCO STEVEN M. JOHNSON TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY NOEL C. SMART BENJAMIN C. JONES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ELIZABETH R. SMITH WILLIAM H. KACZYNSKI To be colonel GREGORY M. SMITH KEVIN T. KAWASAKI KELLY H. SMITH PETER K. KEMP JOEL O. ALEXANDER GROVER R. SOUTHERLAND JOSEPH E. KOLLER EDWARD W. ALLEN II COREY M. SPENCER DANIEL F. KUNTZ SEAN D. ANDERSON RICHARD W. SPIEGEL THOMAS M. LAFLEUR MICHAEL J. ARNOLD FRANK J. STANCO, JR. ERIC A. LAND WAYNE E. BARKER KENNETH T. STEPHENS ERIC J. LARSEN BRIAN W. BASSETT GEOFFREY T. STEWART SEUNG J. LEE MICHAEL A. BAUMEISTER JOHN F. TAFT PETER S. LEVOLA DAVID M. BEDARD CHRISTOPHER P. TALCOTT BRIAN J. LIEB JAMES W. BOGART CHRISTOPHER P. TAYLOR KEVIN D. LITWHILER WAYNE J. BONDY, JR. CURTIS D. TAYLOR WILLIE J. LOCKE III STEVEN R. BRADDOM ERIC R. TIMMERMAN MARVIN G. LOERA JOHN C. BROOKIE BRIAN TRIBUS DARON L. LONG JOHN M. BROOMHEAD COLIN P. TULEY DARREN D. LYNN CHRISTOPHER L. BROWN

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JAMES L. BROWN ERIC J. SLOUGHFY DUANE B. HAIMBACH CLYDE M. BUCKLEY PHILLIP E. SMALLWOOD CARLA F. HALE PATRICK T. BUDJENSKA JAMES M. SMITH RICHARD D. HALL GREGORY N. BUNN GARY E. SPEAROW RAYMOND D. HAMMOND GARRY B. BUSH BENNY L. STARKS, JR. DANA N. HAMPTON ADAM W. BUTLER BRYAN J. STEPHENS JOHN K. HARLAN DAVID B. BYERS MARK T. STINER SHAWN A. HARRIS MIKE A. CALVIN DONALD W. STONER III JAMES S. HAWKINS, JR. JASON A. CARRICO CLINT C. TAYLOR RALPH F. HEDENBERG WILLIAM D. CARUSO ROBERT J. THOMAS JAMES A. HELM JOSEPH H. CHAN LEE M. TONSMEIRE SCOTT T. HENRY GREGORY H. COILE VINCENT C. VALLEY DAVID K. HERLIHY CHRISTOPHER H. COLAVITA MENDEL D. WADDELL KELLY F. HILLAND FRANZ J. CONWAY BERNARD WARRINGTON, JR. STEVEN R. HINES AARON J. COOK MARTIN J. WEBER DOUGLAS A. HINKLEY KENNETH J. COON DONALD B. WILHIDE DANIEL J. HOBEN PATRICK K. CURRAN KENNETH K. WILLIAMS RAYMON J. HOEFLEIN LANCE G. CURTIS JEFFREY K. WOODS HERMAN W. HOLT II PAUL G. DAVIDSON CHARLES WORSHIM III ELLIS F. HOPKINS III FRANK G. DAVIS II TIMOTHY W. ZIMMERMAN DENNIS HUMPHREY STEPHEN R. DAVIS D011416 SHERMAN HUNT TOYA J. DAVIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MANLEY JAMES GLENN A. DEAN III TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE DAVID M. JENKINS RICHARD B. DEBANY ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: RODNEY G. JENKINS ELIZABETH DELBRIDGEKEOUGH To be colonel ANTHONY R. JIMENEZ CHRISTOPHER E. DEXTER SCOTT L. JONDA PAUL D. DISMER MICHAEL N. ADAME WALTER R. JONES, JR. FARRELL J. DUNCOMBE BRAD S. ANDERSON SCOTT E. KAHLDON ROYCE A. EDINGTON FERNANDO ARELLANO III MARTIN J. KANE LANCE R. ELDRED CHRYSTOR L. ATKINSON MOSES KAOIWI, JR. KEVIN L. ELLISON MARK A. AUSTIN DAVID L. KAUFFMAN LILLARD D. EVANS RODNEY D. BABB RHONDA A. KEISMAN MARK M. EVANS RONALD A. BAHR SHAWN R. KERRIGAN DALE L. FARRAND JEFFREY S. BAIN DAVID J. KIEFER JAY M. FERREIRA DAVID F. BAKER SCOTT H. KINGSLEY TODD J. FISH CLARK C. BARRETT STEVEN P. KISTLER MICHAEL E. FOSTER, SR. JOHNNY R. BASS DONALD E. KNEIFL, JR. SHANE N. FULLMER SAMUEL K. BEARD JOHN G. KRENSON DANIEL L. FURBER JACK W. BEASLEY, JR. DARIN M. KRUEGER GAVIN J. GARDNER GORDON D. BEHUNIN LANITA R. KUHN ANTHONY GAUTIER MICHAEL R.M. BENNETT JACOB D. KULZER TODD M. GENTRY LAURENCE R. BISHOP JOHN D. LANDRETH AMERICUS M. GILL III MATTHEW D. BJELOBRK JOHN E. LANGSTON MATTHEW G. GOODMAN KEITH D. BLODGETT GREGORY L. LANKFORD BRETT F. GORDON ANTHONY P. BOLANTE DAVID J. LARSON STEPHANIE E. GRADFORD ALLEN H. BOONE KIP O. LASSNER MARTY G. HAGENSTON WILLIAM L. BOREL, JR. TIMOTHY B. LEDMAN RICHARD T. HAGGERTY RAYMOND D. BOSSERT, JR. YOUNG C. LEE YEE C. HANG ROBEY D. BRANTLEY RUDOLPH LIGSAY MATHEW J. HANNAH THOMAS J. BRIGHT DEBORAH V. LOBBENMEIER ANTHONY L. HAYCOCK STANLEY E. BUDRAITIS MERLE E. LONDON II JERED P. HELWIG CHRISTOPHER A. BURR KIMBERLY M. LUND JOHN B. HINSON EDWARD M. BUSH III CORWIN J. LUSK RICHARD J. HOERNER GREGORY K. BUSH DONALD F. MABRY DEAN M. HOFFMAN IV KEITH A. CALHOUN RENEE T. MACDONALD JAMES P. HOOPER WENDELL L. CALHOUN DANIEL T. MAHON DONALD W. HURST III BERNARDINO C. CAPRIATO KEVIN G. MALCHOW ANDREW J. HYATT BRENT A. CAREY DANIEL E. MARKS SULA L. IRISH BRIAN P. CHAMPAGNE BRIAN K. MARSHALL WILLIAM D. JACKSON EDWARD J. CHRYSTAL, JR. COLLEEN K. MARTIN ELMORE J. JONES, JR. CHARLES J. COATES JUDITH D. MARTIN JOHN D. KAYLOR, JR. JUANITA E. COBBS ANITA S. MASSEY JAMES R. KENNEDY JIMMIE L. COLE, JR. GERALD C. MAY MARTINE S. KIDD DAN E. COLLINS JAMES G. MCCORMACK PETER J. KIM PAUL R. CONTE WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL FEDERICA L. KING MANUEL T. CORONADO PAMELA L. MCGAHA NORMAN B. KIRBY, JR. GARRETT B. COTTRELL SEAN P. MCKIERNAN CHARLES H. KOEHLER III KEVIN T. COUNTIE WILLIAM J. MCKINNEY CHRISTOPHER J. LACKOVIC NATHAN H. CRUM KELLY M. MCNEIL TRACY L. LANIER NARCISO CRUZ MELANIE J. MEIER ROBERT N. LAW JOHN S. CUNNINGHAM ARLENE A. MELLO GAVIN A. LAWRENCE MARK C. DAVANPORT MICHAEL MELLOR RICARDO LEBRON JOHN G. DEAN MIGUEL A. MENDEZ BRIAN D. LEJEUNE ROSEMARIE DECK MARK A. MERLINO DOUGLAS A. LEVIEN BYRON P. DEEL WILLIAM W. MERRELL DOUGLAS S. LOWREY ANDREAS K. DEKUNFFY GERALD D. MEYER LEE J. MACGREGOR WILLIAM DELCASTILLO WILLIAM P. MIGNON, JR. GARY A. MARTIN KEVIN J. D. DIAL RUSSELL D. MILLER JEFFREY W. MARTIN KEITH E. DINN ALBERTO L. MIRANDA QUINT L. MATTHEWS HENRY S. DIXON CRAIG M. MIX WILLIAM J. MCCLARY DAVID L. DODD STEPHEN J. MORGAN DENNIS M. MCGOWAN STEVEN E. DONNELLY JERRIE R. MUIR SIDNEY W. MELTON JOHN P. DOOLEY, JR. LANCE J. MYLER GERARDO V. MENESES DARLENE A. DOREGO DENNIS J. NADRASIK ROBERT J. MICELI JAMES M. DRAGO WALTER R. NALL MATTHEW R. MORRIS DWAINE E. DRUMMOND ALAN B. NAUGHER JOSEPH R. MORROW LAWRENCE DUGAN VERNON L. NEWMAN MARC A. MUELLER GEORGE L. DUKES III SEAN C. NIKKILA KEVIN J. MULVIHILL MICHAEL W. DYKES ERIC W. NORRIS VERNON L. MYERS PAUL F. DYNAN KEN A. NYGREN JOSEPH A. MYRDA, JR. TIMOTHY J. EICH JOHN M. OBOYLE MICHAEL T. NAIFEH RICHARD E. ELAM DOUGLAS K. OCONNELL THOMAS D. NETZEL SHANE A. ELKINS EDWARD J. OLOUGHLIN KIYOUNG A. PAK LANCE E. ENGLET EDWARD J. OSHEEHAN CHARLES G. PHILLIPS MICHAEL J. FALK JODI A. PADAVANA JEFFERY E. PHILLIPS BRUCE K. FERRELL CHAD J. PARKER TERESA A. PLEINIS JEFFERY J. FILES JACK W. PARKER, JR. ERIC C. RANNOW THOMAS J. FOSTER WILLIAM L. PEACE JOHN A. REDINGER II ROBERT C. FRICK KIRK P. PEDERSON STEPHEN J. RILEY JOANNA E. GALE RICHARD W. PELHAM KRISTIAN A. ROGERS STEVEN C. GARCIA JOHN A. PELLERITI MARK W. RUSSELL KENNETH S. GARRISON WILLIAM L. PELLETIER THOMAS J. RYAN MICHAEL J. GEORGE CHRISTOPHER L. PERRON MARION A. SALTERS ANDREW D. GERLACH HENRY M. PERSON ANDREW K. SAMPSON ROLAND C. GONZALEZ JEFFREY A. PETERSON GREGORY E. SANDERS ALBERT E. GORDON THURMAN H. PETERSON, JR. MICHELLE A. SANNER ERIC C. GOSLOWSKY SCOTT T. PETRIK MATTHEW M. SCHWIND WILLIAM R. GREER, JR. BRIAN A. PHILLIPS PAUL D. SHULER EPHRAIM E. GRUBBS III GEORGE H. POHLMANN MICHAEL B. SIEGL PAUL G. GUSTAFAN GREGORY S. POTTER JONATHAN B. SLATER CHESTER W. GUYER JASON D. PRICE ZORN T. SLIMAN MARK D. HAGUE JAMES L. PRIDGEN

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DANIEL L. PULVERMACHER STATES ARMY AS A CHAPLAIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S. C., JAMES P. WILLIFORD, JR. JASON O. PYLE SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DANIEL J. QUICK To be major TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY IAN H. RANBERG UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANDREW S. RATZLAFF YORLONDO S. M. WORTHAM ROBERT W. REDDING, JR. To be lieutenant commander JAVIER A. REINA IN THE NAVY JONATHAN D. ALBANO EDWIN B. RICE RUSSELL E. RICHARDSON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW M. BERKAU BOBBY M. ROACH IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY KARLIE M. BLAKE JEFFERY A. ROACH UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: DIANA C. BLEVINS DONALD M. RODEWALD To be lieutenant commander MICHAEL J. BONO ANDREW E. ROGERS JOSEPH R. BOSSI ANDREW M. ROMAN JOSH A. CASSADA BRYAN J. BUSTAMANTE JASON D. CALANDRUCCIO BRYAN J. ROSS THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUAL FOR APPOINT- JEFFREY W. CARIDEO GEORGE L. ROSSER, JR. MENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE REGULAR NAVY BRENDAN T. CASEY TAUBE A. ROY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: BRETT D. RUSS BRITTA W. CHRISTIANSON ARAM A. SARAFIAN To be lieutenant commander WILLIAM I. COFFEEN IV ROBBY R. SCARBERRY BRIAN D. COLBERT ADRIENNE L. SCHAFFER RONALDO S. MEMIJE MARCUS M. CRAIG PAUL H. SCHEIDLER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT VICTOR A. CUNNINGHAM FARIN D. SCHWARTZ TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY ERIK A. DECKER CHARLES C. SCOTT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: PAUL G. DEVORSE BRIAN K. SCULLY DANIEL J. EDDY PHILLIP J. SELLEH To be lieutenant commander ADESINA EKUNDAYO TIMOTHY T. SELLERS KEVIN L. ALBERT JOSHUA S. FISCHER BRIAN S. SHACKLEFORD JEHAN C. ANDRABADO ALFONSO V. FRANCISCO II GERALDINE E. SHUTT MARK A. BLASK MAXINE J. J. GARDNER DAVID K. SILBAUGH JAMEY L. CRUMB KENNETH E. GILMORE III ADAM R. SILVERS DEREK L. JONES JASON P. HARPER MARK F. SLUSAR ANTHONY ROBINSON MICHAEL C. HOCKETT, JR. PAUL A. SMITH MICHAEL D. UHL WILLIAM B. HUNT TERRENCE L. SMITH SHAWN C. WILLIS JASON V. ILETO LAURA J. SOARES IAN G. ILIFF PAUL T. SOUTH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JASON F. JACKSON DANIEL C. SPINETI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TARA R. JACKSON MICHAEL A. STACKS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: CANDICE D. LASTIE DANA T. STRANGE To be lieutenant commander JONATHAN B. LEUNG HEATH J. STRECK SOKTHEAS S. LIENG WALTER B. STUREK, JR. CHRISTOPHER B. ALLEN ANDREW C. LOVGREN SCOTT L. SUCHOMSKI AARON T. ALLISON ANAS E. MAAZOUZI MARK M. SULLIVAN CHRISTOPHER W. ARCHER BENJAMIN I. MAY MICHAEL H. SWANSON GREGERY E. BALSMEIER DONALD M. MCINTYRE MICHAEL A. TAFF TREVOR A. BINGHAM JOSHUA R. MELCHERT CRAIG TEMMER TRAVIS D. BRINKMAN GRANT W. MILLER SUSAN P. TEMMER STEVEN T. CHAN MATTHEW L. MILLER JEFFERY J. TEMPLIN JOSEPH W. CHARLES BENJAMIN S. NICHOLS LAWRENCE M. TERRANOVA PATRICK C. CHITTY JOSHUA F. QUENEMOEN JEFFREY M. TERRILL ROBERT A. CLARK GEOFFREY F. ROTH LEE THAGGARD MARCEL T. DUPLANTIER FRANCISCO SALAZAR, JR. PATRICK C. THIBODEAU NEIL L. EBUEN JONATHAN D. SCHUMANN BARRY W. THOMAS RAYMOND D. FLETCHER CHRISTOPHER M. SHUTT MILTON H. THOMPSON ROBERT A. FREDRIKSEN JARROD H. SMITH CYNTHIA K. TINKHAM TIMOTHY L. GEHLING JOHN G. SPRAGUE GARY D. TRAVIS, JR. NATALIE C. O. GILLIVER RYAN R. STICKEL DAVID N. VESPER ANDREW E. HAYES JARED J. SWEETSER CAROLYN C. WALFORD NATHANIEL L. HERRON JEREMY B. TAYLOR KEVIN J. WARREN STUART A. HOLLAND THOMAS P. TEAGUE STEPHEN E. WATKINS MICHAEL T. JANSSEN MARCUS E. THOMAS STEVEN F. WEIGEL BENJAMIN E. KALISH MAURA L. THOMPSON BERNICE S. WHITE DAVID L. LUNDBERG DEREK E. VOGT JOE L. WHITE III CORY D. MACCUMBEE BROCK L. WALASKA BARRY C. WHITNEY JEROD D. MCCULLY TITO A. WARNER JUDAH M. WHITNEY JACOB R. MCILVAINE MICHAEL R. WHEELER MARK G. WIENS MICHAEL J. MCMANUS TRACEY M. WITWER JAMES N. WILLIAMS MARC S. NELSON DANIEL D. YERGER JOHN M. WILLIAMS JEREMY M. NEVIN JAMES H. YOUNG MARY C. WILLIAMSLYNCH DUCHUY T. NGUYEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TIMOTHY J. WINSLOW CRAIG D. PECK TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WALTER G. WOODRING JOSHUA M. PERRY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: KARL L. WRIGHT JEREMY R. POTTS KEITH L. YOUNG ROBERT S. RAMSEY To be lieutenant commander THOMAS J. ZELKO II MARCUS A. SANCHEZ KENNETH D. SOWELL MICHELE Y. ALLEN THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF HENRY B. SUTER III ARTURO ALVARADO, JR. THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO JEREMY M. THEIS JOHN D. ARCE THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY PAUL C. WEYANT WILLIE R. BARKSDALE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: KRISTIN B. WHITEHOUSE JAMES M. BIVINS To be colonel JOSEPH M. ZUKOWSKY KIMBERLY V. BOEHLERT LAURA A. BOERSTE CHRISTOPHER J. EGAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARTIN L. BOESE TERRY L. GRISHAM TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JASON A. BRAINARD EDWARD C. LEICHNER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ATHENA J. BRAY REX B. PAINTER To be lieutenant commander CHRISTINE M. BURNS RALPH R. ROBOVSKY KATIE A. CAMP BRUCE R. WALTON, JR. PAUL A. ARMSTRONG SHERON Y. CAMPBELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED INDIVIDUALS FOR REGULAR RYAN B. BARENG HANNAH A. CASTILLO APPOINTMENT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE THOMAS A. BINGOL AMY R. CLARK UNITED STATES ARMY MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, AUTUMN E. BUTLERSAEGER GABRIELLE A. CRANE U.S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: DAVID J. CARLSON JAMES E. CRUMPTON ANDREW B. COLVIN NEETA V. DARITY To be major JOHN D. CONNOLLY COREY L. DAVIS DANIEL L. CURTIS THOMAS B. DOKE ANDREW D. KASTELLO CRISTIANO S. DESOUSA STEPHEN J. DUNHAM II MARK A. SELDES PETER W. DIETZ PHONTHIP M. EADENS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- EDWARD H. ERWIN CARRIE A. EASTON POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED DANIEL J. FULLERTON MARIE F. EDWARDS STATES ARMY CHAPLAIN’S CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U. RANDY A. GIBSON KIM S. FISHER S.C., SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: ERIC P. HAMMEN LORELIE D. FLINN To be major DENNIS A. KELLY MICHAEL D. FOUST DAVID D. J. KIM KIMBERLY J. C. GERBER BRIAN E. MURPHY KYU C. LEE TERRI L. GIANOTTI JOSEPH F. MAYER JENNIFER L. GOODRIDGE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- DOUGLAS C. MCINTOSH CHRISTOPHER J. GREY POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED JOHN C. MONAHAN SHAWNA G. GROVER STATES ARMY DENTAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., JAMES W. MYERS, JR. BRIAN M. GUZMAN SECTIONS 531 AND 3064: THOMAS P. OFLANAGAN DWIGHT L. HAMPTON To be lieutenant colonel JEFFREY J. ROSS JUDY O. HANHILA RICHARD C. SMOTHERS MELANI L. HARDING TRENT E. LOISEAU ROBERT S. SPIVEY CANDICE D. HECK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR REGULAR AP- SCOT E. SROKA ANNETTE M. HEMPHILL POINTMENT IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED BUSTER L. WILLIAMS KIRBY L. JAHNKE

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ROSE C. JOLLY CARL R. BLAESING, JR. BENJAMIN L. RICKS FRANK A. JONES RICHARD H. BLAIR JUSTIN L. ROGERS WARREN D. KARR IV WILLIAM A. BLAIR, JR. ROBERT S. RUEHRWEIN KATHERINE M. KIDDE AMANDA P. BRADFORD ROBIN S. SCHROEDER KARL KRUGER CLINTON W. BULLMAN CHRISTOPHER G. SELLERS TAMERA G. LARSEN JAMES E. CABALLERO AMY G. SMITH LAUREN S. LAZZARO RAUL E. CARDENAL ROBERT D. STONER CHRISTOPHER A. LINGER KRISTINA K. CARTER LESLIE H. WALLACE JACQUELINE LOPEZ MARTIN M. CASAREZ ANDRE L. WILLIAMS, JR. RICHARD D. MAIATICO DOUGLAS J. CHANG GREGORY A. WILLIAMS SONYA L. MCKAY DOMINADOR D. CONSTANTINO DANIEL S. WITCHER CHERRY A. MINKAVAGE GABRIEL N. DEFANG CHRISTOPHER L. YOUNG MARGARET A. MOFFATT DEIRDRE E. DESMOND THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BRENDA S. MORGAN DEEPAK D. DEVASTHALI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JENNIFER E. MORRISON JOHN M. DISCHERT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: GWENDOLYN D. MULHOLLAND KELLYE A. DONOVAN HEATHER J. MYER CHRISTOFER J. ECKLUND To be lieutenant commander JOHN M. GARDNER DAVID R. MYERS NEHKONTI ADAMS BOYCE R. GIRE CARLA B. NEWKIRKMCDOWELL JADA M. AIKMAN MARCUS A. GOBRECHT COLBY J. OQUIN ADENIYI S. ALATISE VENA C. GREEN JESSICA M. ORZECHOWSKI RICHARD C. ANDERSEN ROSA C. GRGURICH STEPHANIE M. PAONE MARY A. ANDREWS MARIO GUERRERO KATHRYN L. PHILLIPS MICHAEL J. ARMSTRONG THERON HAMILTON ROCIO G. PORRAS JESSE BANDLE BETH A. HAWKS EVE S. POTEET RYAN C. BARTLE MARCUS E. HILL HEATHER Y. PURCELLMULLINS AARON K. BASSETT GRETCHEN S. JACKSON ANTHONY P. PUTNEY JONATHAN R. BEAR RYAN F. JARMER HARLEY R. RAGLE III STEPHANIE M. BEDZIS JED J. JUACHON JEREMY M. RAY JENNIFER M. BERARDUCCI DEAN KANG APRIL L. REAVES JONATHAN H. BERGER MICHAEL W. KEREKGYARTO JONATHAN F. REBUSTILLO CATHERINE M. BERJOHN TOSHA A. KLOTZBACH MARGARET M. REYNOLDS SARAH M. BIALOBOK MICHAEL D. KNOELL ORLANDO RIVERA, JR. MATTHEW S. BIDLACK LARKIN E. MAGEL JEFFEREY M. ROCKETT ERIC D. BIEWENGA PAUL R. MAYO II JEFFREY L. ROSS ROBERT O. BOATWRIGHT SONNY L. MCGOWAN LANDRIA C. RUSSELL RICHARD J. BOWER RUDY D. MEDINA TERI R. RYALS DANIEL L. BOWERS GREGORY J. MONK DAGOBERTO SALINAS, JR. CATHERINE A. BRANKIN DARIO P. MORGAN BETTINA A. SOLWAZI JONATHAN W. BRUGGER JOSEPH C. NEWMAN III JOHN T. SPANNUTH DANIEL G. BRUGGERS KIRT C. NILSSON DAMIAN M. STORZ KATHRYN E. BUIKEMA JOSEPH E. OSMOND JENNIFER D. STUDER TSHAWNDA J. BURKE KITTRA T. OWENS STACY M. SYRSTAD CARRICK T. BURNS FERNANDO PATRON, JR. ABREAIL D. TETZLAFF MELISSA S. BUTTS JODI M. PHILLIPS ANA L. TEXIDOR MIGUEL A. CABRERA GREY H. PICKERILL DEVIN C. THOMAS ORLANDO G. CABRERA RUSSELL J. SANSONE ERIC T. TOBIN MARC L. CALESTINI IVETTE R. SCHMIEGE LINDSAY M. TOUCHETTE ROBERT C. CALL MATTHEW R. SCHUMACHER FAITH M. UNDERWOOD VICTORIA A. CAMPBELL JOHN R. STAGE JEREMY T. VENSKE WESLEY R. CAMPBELL ANN M. TARTER CHRISTOPHER R. WEISS MICHAEL D. CAMPIAN SUZANNE M. TSCHAUNER DAVID W. WELTCH RICHARD D. CARD II FELIX M. VILLANUEVA, JR. CAMILLE C. WHITE JEFFREY M. CARNESS IAN A. WAUGH ROBYN V. WHITE JOHN J. CHAN LANCE T. WERSLAND BRENDA M. WILLIAMS TIMOTHY J. CHINNOCK ANGELA M. WEYRICK ANTHONY J. CHOI THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SCOTT H. WILLIAMS SUNG W. CHOI TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TERESA A. YOUSHOCK STACY M. CHRONISTER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DANIEL L. ZAHUMENSKY JACALYN H. CLARK To be lieutenant commander THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT KEITH A. CLAUSSEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY SUZANNE D. CLAYTON CANDICE C. ALBRIGHT UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JULIE A. COHN MATTHEW S. BAILEY JEFFREY T. COOK JOHN J. BATTISTI To be lieutenant commander LARRY M. COWLES DENIZ M. BAYKAN RICARDO M. ABAKAH SEAN F. COWLEY JONATHAN B. A. BLAZEK LALEH ABDOLAZADEH LESLIE F. CRAWFORD JOHN J. BOYD MATTHEW J. ADAMO MARK I. CROSBY TIMOTHY G. BOYLE MATTHEW W. BANKS ELIZABETH B. CROWELL JOHN F. BUTLER PETER D. CERVENKA BRIDGET K. CUNNINGHAM SARAH J. COTTRILL KATHERINE L. CHENG JENNIFER L. CUNNINGHAM ROBIN D. CRABTREE CHRISTOPHER A. CONNORS PATRICK L. DALY JOHN R. GOODIN JEFFREY L. CULBREATH ANTHONY B. DAMBRO IV BRIAN C. HAAGENSEN II ALEXANDER K. DESTA JUSTIN L. DAY MICHAEL B. HANZEL WILLIAM C. DONOVAN LUKE T. DAY WILLIAM A. HOLT DAVID M. DOW II AMY B. DETTORI TARA C. LAWLOR COLIN A. ELIOT MARIA I. DICKEY JOSHUA R. LORENZ MAIJA A. FISH TIMOTHY E. DOCKMAN JOHN A. V. LOVASTIK REBECCA A. FRAZER SEAN M. DRISCOLL KEVIN J. MEJEUR JESUS M. GONZALEZ ELIZABETH A. DUBIL MICHAEL G. MONTAGUE MICHAEL J. GRAU, JR. DAMIAN J. DYCKMAN MISHONDA M. MOSLEY PETER J. HAMMES STEPHANIE L. ELENBAUM ANDREW D. MURRAY ADAM K. HARKRIDER ANDREW W. ELLIOTT STEPHEN A. MURRAY ANDREA B. HASELOFF ANN E. P. ETIM DANIEL W. NAPIER SCOTT A. HOCKER JOHN T. EWING ERIC S. NELSON VANESSA O. HOFILENA KEITH A. FAIRBANKS ELIZABETH A. OCONNOR JACQUELINE A. M. HOGAN KIMBERLY L. FISCHER REBECCA M. OLDFIELDFREY BROCK J. JOHNSON SETH M. FISCHMAN PETER R. OSTROM LAURA E. S. JOHNSON LAUREN C. FISKE TIMOTHY J. PASKEN ANDREW B. KELSO JAMES H. FLINT JEFFREY M. PEARSON DARIEN G. LAZARO AIDITH FLORES AYANA B. PITTERSON JAIME K. LEE DEREK L. FOERSCHLER JENNIFER L. POLLIO NATHANIEL S. LEEDY SUSANNE E. FRANCIS TRACY L. REYNOLDS XIANG LI TIMOTHY S. W. FRAZIER ELIZABETH M. ROCHE GUSTAVO E. LORES RUTH E. GARDNER MATTHEW A. SCHULTZ JARED W. MACK PHILIP A. GAUDREAU III KATHERINE E. SHOVLIN MURIEL L. MCKOY STEVEN M. GLERUM GARRETT S. SNOW ERIN E. MILLEA RYAN J. GNANDT DARCY F. URIBE PATRICK B. MOORE BRIANNE C. GOBER ALLISON E. WARD PATRICK T. MORRELL REYNALDO GOMEZ MATTHEW J. WOOTEN AMY M. MUNSELLE JENNIFER L. GOODRICH KATHERINE D. WORSTELL RYAN MURPHY LAURA A. GRECO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT BROC A. MUSHET RISHELLE D. GREENLEE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY MICHAEL M. H. NGUYEN JOSEPH C. GRESENS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: AJA N. NICHOLS ALAN R. GRIMM To be lieutenant commander MARK A. NOCERA KRISTINA M. GUERRA JAMES M. OBRIEN LAURA L. HABELOW ALEXANDER ALDANA CHRISTOPHER D. PARKS JISUN HAHN LAURA J. ANDERSON MICHAEL L. PAYNE MARK E. HALLER HAK AUTH LEONEL PEREZ, JR. JOHN C. HAMILTON WILLIAM F. BACA ARIC M. PETERSEN ANDREW W. HARBUCK PAUL E. BENOIT JOSEPH N. REARDON SUNIL B. HARI SONIA M. BILLUPS AMY M. RESPONDEK BRYAN K. HARRELL

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MASON D. HARRELL III DANIELLE C. MONTEIL MATTHEW T. STEPANOVICH RACHAEL M. HARTER JEFFREY L. MOORE, JR. MARIE I. STRAIT AMIE L. HARVEY SAMIR T. MUKHERJEE STEPHANIE B. STRATTON DANIEL T. HEARD JENNIFER L. MURIE JONI C. STUART RICHARD U. D. HEDELIUS BATI A. MYLES SEAN M. STUART JAMES L. HEGARTY ROBERT MYSLIN ADAM J. SUSMARSKI JESSIN HELMRICKBLOSSOM KARL Z. NADOLSKY, JR. KATHERINE L. SWARTZ PAUL D. HENDRICKSEN TARA A. OCONNELL AMY N. SWEIGART NADINE D. HENLEY DENNIS R. OCONNOR IV RICHARD B. THOMPSON MARCUS G. HEROD ROBERT F. ODONNELL DARSHAN S. THOTA SHANNON L. HILLIER LAUREN G. OLIVEIRA DAVID M. TOUCHETTE SARAH D. HODGES MICHELLE D. OLSON ROBYN M. TREADWELL SCOTT P. HOPKINS HEATHER K. OSTMANN KRISTEN D. TRINCA ADAM R. HORN ERIK L. OWEN BRIAN P. TULLIUS BENJAMIN I. HOWIE ADAM H. PAGE JUSTIN R. TURESON VIRGILIO R. HUERTA ANDREW M. PAUL SARAH J. TURNER MEGHAN E. HUGHES COLLEEN F. PEREZ ERIC R. VAUGHT KATHRYN R. HUNT CHRISTOPHER M. PERRY JAMES T. HYNES SHANNON H. PHIBBS JOSEPH V. VO, JR. GEORGE A. JAKUBEK GREGORY L. PIRKL KATRINA S. VONGSY MIA JIN RYAN P. PONTON MICHAEL S. WAGNER PATRICK E. JONES ADITYA RAGHUNANDAN JAMES P. WALTON DEV N. KALYAN JEREMY K. RAMSEY ALLISON B. WEISBROD NICOLE M. KING CATHERINE M. RAPP MATTHEW C. WENDT ASHLEY B. KLEIN LINDSEY R. RATH KATHLYN V. WILDE CHRISTOPHER M. KNAUS PAPIYA RAY DAMIAN T. WILLIAMS PRUDENCE Y. KNIGGE MITCHELL A. REES KEVIN J. WINEGAR KEVIN S. KOEHLER PASQUALE F. REINO CHRISTOPHER R. WORLEY LUKE T. KRISPINSKY RYAN D. RESTREPO KATHERINE A. WRENN BRENT W. LACEY CATHERINE L. RIDINGS CHAI H. WU CHRISTINA L. LACROIX JAMES P. RIES JOHN M. YOSAY REMI H. LAI JASON L. ROBY CHRISTAL M. YOUNG DAVID R. LAMBORN MICHAEL J. ROSEDALE LISA C. YOUNG ARTHUR K. LAMMERS GRIGORIY A. ROZENFELD MARVIN W. ZAHLER TIMOTHY M. LAWLER DANIEL M. RUANE JOSEPH E. ZEMAN, JR. GRACE S. LEE BENJAMIN F. RUDDICK WADE A. ZIMMERMAN JEFFREY J. LEVINE STACY E. RUSTICO NATHAN S. ZUNDEL ROSELLE E. LIGANOR ELLE M. SCHOLLNBERGER THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT DAVID M. I. LIM DUSTIN J. SCHUETT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY GEORGE H. LOEFFLER III JOSEPH D. SCHWARTZ UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NICHOLAS F. LOGEMANN DONALD J. SETTER BRYCE D. LOKEY BENNETT H. SHAPIRO To be lieutenant commander JAIME L. LONGOBARDI STEVEN F. SHELDEN ROZALYN G. F. LOVE JENNIFER C. SHIPPY KIMBERLY S. BAILEY LESLI M. LUCAS MEGAN M. SICK MARY J. CLINGAN MATTHEW L. LUTYNSKI RAJ C. SINGARAJU BENJAMIN L. DAVIS KATHARINE I. MANGAN TRICIA V. SKIPPER BRITTINY A. EPPERSON JANELLE M. MARRA JASON A. SLINGERLAND PAUL K. HERICKHOFF BRUCE L. MATCHIN JAMES G. SLOTTO PAUL E. JOHNSON JESSICA A. MATTHESS ASHLEY L. SMITH JAMES H. LEE ANDREW J. MCDERMOTT DUSTIN K. SMITH MEGHAN R. LEWIS APRIL L. MCGILL TRACIE C. SNIDER SUSAN M. MCDOWELL PETER Z. MCINTYRE ROBERT P. SNOW KIM A. NGUYEN ANDREW D. MCLAUGHLIN KARL A. SODERLUND RICHARD J. OKANE II DANIEL P. MCMAHON CHARLES A. SOLA NATHANIEL S. RIAL JOSELYN C. MERCADOABADIE LEIVI A. SOSA ALEXANDER M. TUMMERS MARC A. MOLENAT MICHAEL K. SRACIC CAREY A. WELSH DANIEL J. MONLUX CHARLES C. STEHMAN ERIC E. WONG

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The House met at 10 a.m. and was them be reminded again and again we will Speaker. The world no longer knows called to order by the Speaker pro tem- respond in an appropriate manner, as we did where America stands when we are at- pore (Mr. REED). on September 11. We must respond today, tacked, either at home or abroad, not and we must respond tomorrow. I am encour- our allies, not our enemies, and not f aged that the President will soon address the Nation on what our response will be. American citizens. DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO The President is concerned about TEMPORE We must hold those responsible personally accountable because we must let people un- Syrians being killed by Syrians. I wish The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- derstand that they need to leave us alone. he was just as concerned about Ameri- fore the House the following commu- That is what the message needs to be. We cans being murdered by terrorists in nication from the Speaker: must have justice in these terrorist attacks Benghazi, Libya. The administration by these individuals against Americans be- WASHINGTON, DC, needs to go after these terrorists by cause, Madam Speaker, justice is what we September 11, 2013. any means necessary and bring them to do. I hereby appoint the Honorable TOM REED justice and restore our credibility with to act as Speaker pro tempore on this day. Mr. Speaker, that was the speech I the American people, because justice is JOHN A. BOEHNER, gave on this House floor 1 year ago. what we do in this country. Speaker of the House of Representatives. September 12, 2012, was when it was And that’s just the way it is. given. But it has been 1 year since the f f attack in Benghazi, Libya; and we still MOMENT OF SILENCE COMMEMO- have no answers. MO BROOKS OF ALABAMA VOTING RATING THE 9/11 ATTACKS Today, as we remember those who ‘‘NO’’ ON ATTACKING SYRIA The SPEAKER pro tempore. The were murdered 12 years ago on Sep- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. House will now observe a moment of si- tember 11, 2001, in New York, Pennsyl- JOYCE). The Chair recognizes the gen- lence in memory of the victims of the vania, and at the Pentagon, young and tleman from Alabama (Mr. BROOKS) for terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. old, from countries all over the world, 5 minutes. Will all present please rise for a mo- we should also remember those four Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speak- ment of silence. Americans murdered 1 year ago in er, President Obama, without con- f Benghazi, Libya. We went after those sulting Congress or the American peo- MORNING-HOUR DEBATE first 9/11 killers—as we should. America ple, intervened in Libya’s civil war, re- had resolve, as it usually has had in sulting in the murder of four Ameri- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- our history. But the Benghazi killers cans, including our Ambassador in ant to the order of the House of Janu- run free today. Benghazi, while creating yet another ary 3, 2013, the Chair will now recog- Mr. Speaker, it is ironic that the fertile terrorist recruiting ground. Re- nize Members from lists submitted by greatest power that has ever existed, peating its Libya mistake, in Sep- the majority and minority leaders for with all our vast resources of military, tember 2012, the Obama administration morning-hour debate. CIA intelligence, the NSA intelligence, declared that America will intervene in The Chair will alternate recognition the FBI, we can’t capture some killers Syria’s civil war and work ‘‘to support between the parties, with each party who killed Americans in Benghazi, a Syrian opposition to hasten the day limited to 1 hour and each Member Libya. When the media can go and talk when Assad falls.’’ other than the majority and minority to them and have them on television, Shortly thereafter, I stood on this leaders and the minority whip limited we can’t even find them, capture them, floor, stated my opposition to Amer- to 5 minutes each, but in no event shall and bring them back to justice. It’s ica’s intervening in yet another civil debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m. been a year. What does that tell the war and argued that ‘‘America must f families, what does it tell Americans, stop spending our treasury and risking WHERE ARE THE BENGHAZI when we haven’t been able to accom- American lives for those who neither KILLERS 1 YEAR LATER? plish this capture of terrorists? We appreciate our sacrifices, nor believe in know that Ansar al-Sharia was in- basic liberties like freedom of religion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The volved. I said that the day after this and freedom of speech.’’ Chair recognizes the gentleman from murder occurred last year on this I have participated in classified hear- Texas (Mr. POE) for 5 minutes. House floor. ings with Secretary of State John Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker: So today, I filed the Ansar al-Sharia Kerry, National Security Adviser In Libya, al Qaeda cousins, as I call them, Terrorist Designation Act of 2013. It Susan Rice, and many others. I have the Ansar al-Sharia, claims responsibility says, ‘‘Ansar al-Sharia is a terrorist or- listened to President Obama. The argu- for the murder of our U.S. Ambassador and ganization, and we must use all re- ments for attacking Syria are three others. It’s no coincidence that these two attacks occurred nearly at the same sources available to go after these kill- unpersuasive. time, and they both occurred on September ers.’’ We must label them as terrorists Absent substantially different cir- 11. and deal with them appropriately. cumstances, and consistent with my In the past, the United States has always We’re not sure about United States 2012 opposition to intervening in Syr- held and went after those that were respon- policy today in the Middle East. We ia’s civil war, I will vote against at- sible for this type of conduct. In 1998, when don’t know what the current U.S. pol- tacking Syria, if and when Congress the Kenyan Embassy was attacked and icy is about Americans killed overseas. has that vote. I reject the President’s Americans were killed, we responded. Of All we get is a lot of words. Even the argument that the best way to keep course, we responded on September 11. We re- White House Press Secretary said, Syrians from killing Syrians is for sponded after the first World Trade Center bombing. Then, in 1996, when 19 American ‘‘Well, Benghazi was a long time ago.’’ Americans to kill Syrians. America has soldiers were murdered in Saudi Arabia, we It seems like more is said than done in peaceful options. We should pursue responded. the Benghazi episode. them more vigorously. Madam Speaker, the United States must Our enemies continue to test us be- There is not the required public sup- always respond to terrorists, and we must let cause they no longer fear us, Mr. port to attack Syria. Americans oppose

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Mr. Speaker, President has no such authority. amidst the international humiliation The Constitutional Convention gave The President last night told Amer- careful consideration to the clause that ica that there is no evidence that Syria and farce that we’ve suffered with our abortive war with Syria, there are two provides that ‘‘Congress shall declare is a security threat to America that war.’’ They chose that word carefully supports preemptive military action. good things the President has done, and they need to be noted. Last night, to make sure that the only inde- Yet an attack makes Syria and its al- pendent war-making power of the lies a security threat. President Obama he stepped back from an international crisis that could have had catastrophic President is to repel an attack. erred when he made Syria’s chemical consequences by deferring to the Rus- The War Powers Act makes this ex- weapons a red line. But a President’s sian diplomatic initiative. Thank God. plicit, that absent congressional au- verbal gaffes don’t justify war. A Syr- And last week, he stepped back from a thority the President can only order ian war costs money America does not constitutional crisis by deferring to our Armed Forces into hostility in re- have. Every dollar spent attacking Congress the decision over whether to sponse to ‘‘a national emergency cre- Syria worsens America’s deficit and go to war—as the Constitution re- ated by an attack upon the United debt, weakens our economy, under- quires. States, its Armed Forces, or its terri- mines our ability to pay for national I’ve been deeply troubled by sugges- tories or possessions.’’ Anything else security, and increases the risk of even tions from many otherwise responsible requires prior congressional action. more defense layoffs and furloughs. officials and commentators—from both The United Nations Participation Act, by which we entered the U.N., re- An American attack on Syria aids parties—that the President has inde- quires Congress to act before American and abets Syrian rebels. Syrian rebels pendent authority as Commander in forces are ordered into hostilities in have beheaded Christians solely be- Chief to order an attack on other coun- U.N. actions. The War Powers Act spe- cause they are Christians. One rebel tries when he deems it necessary. This cifically forbids inferring from any leader killed a Syrian soldier, cut open cuts right to the core of our Constitu- treaty the power to order American tion’s design, and it evinces an alarm- his chest, took out his heart, ate it, forces into hostilities without specific ing deterioration of the popular under- and then bragged about. Another rebel congressional authorization. leader personally executed helpless standing of the separation of powers Now, some have used the past viola- prisoners of war. I question the wisdom that keeps us free. There is nothing tion of this constitutional stricture— of helping rebels who may be even more clear in the American Constitu- for example, in Kosova or most re- more evil and barbaric than Syrian tion than that Congress has the sole cently in Libya—as justification for its President Assad. Yet that is exactly authority to decide the question of war violation now. That is precisely the what President Obama proposes. or peace. Only after Congress has made point. If any violation of this funda- that decision does the President, as The White House Syrian strategy is mental constitutional provision can be Commander in Chief, have the author- conflicting and amorphous. The Presi- used as justification for its outright ity to execute that decision. dent claims he does not seek regime nullification, well then any such viola- For centuries, European monarchs tion must be vigorously resisted lest change. Yet in 2012, his administration had plunged their nations into bloody said the exact opposite. President we lose for all time the most important and debilitating wars on whim, and the check on the most momentous decision Obama claims attacks will deter Syr- Constitution’s Framers wanted to pro- ia’s chemical weapons use, yet his Sec- that a government can make: to go to tect the American Republic from that war. retary of State insists that attacks fate. They understood that a President, will be ‘‘unbelievably small.’’ War is destruction on a massive for example, might someday paint him- scale. To unlawfully initiate such a I have reservations about this admin- self into a rhetorical corner and feel thing is the highest crime that a public istration’s ability to handle a delicate compelled to save face by exercising official could possibly commit. Indeed, foreign policy matter. This administra- force. That is precisely why they en- if the power of impeachment were not tion bungled its Fast and Furious gun- trusted that fateful decision to the intended for such an act as that, I can- running program, killing hundreds of Congress. not imagine what it would be for. The innocent Mexicans and an American James Madison, the Father of the President was absolutely right not to Border Patrol agent. This administra- American Constitution, said that its cross that line. single most important feature was the tion botched Benghazi and threw in a f coverup for good measure. This admin- provision that gave the Congress, and istration illegally uses the Internal not the President, the authority to go ACCUWEATHER’S 50TH Revenue Service to attack political ad- to war. ANNIVERSARY versaries. The list goes on and on. b 1015 The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from President Obama has cultivated Here’s what he wrote in 1793: Pennsylvania (Mr. THOMPSON) for 5 cheerleaders but not players on the In no part of the Constitution is more wis- minutes. field whose militaries will help Amer- dom to be found than in the clause which Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. confides the question of war or peace to the ica attack Syria. America cannot per- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize petually be the world’s only policeman. legislature, and not to the executive depart- ment. The trust and the temptation would be 50 years of talented work and ingenuity In sum, I believe attacking Syria uni- too great for any one man. by a company that is headquartered in laterally makes matters worse, not War is in fact the true nurse of executive State College, Pennsylvania, in Centre better. Absent a major international aggrandizement. In war, a physical force is Country, an area of central Pennsyl- effort to punish Syrian President Assad to be created and it is the executive will vania that I proudly represent. for his inhumane and criminal use of which is to direct it. In war, the public treas- AccuWeather, a content and media chemical weapons, I cannot and will ures are to be unlocked, and it is the execu- tive hand which is to dispense them. Those company that provides weather fore- not in good conscience vote on the who are to conduct a war cannot, in the na- casting services worldwide, this year House floor or in the Foreign Affairs or ture of things, be proper or safe judges of celebrates its 50th anniversary. Armed Services Committees to attack whether a war ought to be commenced, con- In November of 1962, Joel Myers, Syria. tinued, or concluded. while serving as a one-man consulting

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And we teorologists at any one location any- to the floor today to honor the life of just want to say to you: Paul, rest well, where in the world, AccuWeather em- Michigan State Police Trooper Paul our friend. Rest well. ploys hundreds of individuals, many of Butterfield, who was tragically killed f whom are graduates of nearby Penn in the line of duty on September 9, TWELFTH ANNIVERSARY OF State University, at its global head- 2013. Trooper Butterfield was an Army ATTACK ON AMERICA quarters in State College, Pennsyl- veteran who bravely served his commu- vania. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The nity as a State police officer since 1999. Chair recognizes the gentleman from Today, Mr. Myers and his team pro- He served at the Michigan State Police New Jersey (Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN) for 5 vide services to hundreds of outlets post in Manistee and in Hart. across the planet, including top-ranked minutes. Like all of our law enforcement offi- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, newspaper publications, television net- cers, Paul risked everything to ensure I rise to mark the 12th anniversary of works, and thousands of other global our communities and neighborhoods the attack on America of September 11, locations. were safe. He gave his life to protect 2001. Happy 50th anniversary, Accu- us. His service and sacrifice will never In lieu of formal remarks, I would Weather. be forgotten. Sadly, northern Michigan like to read ‘‘The Names,’’ a poem has lost a true hero. written by then-poet laureate Billy f To Trooper Butterfield’s family, I am Collins, which was read before a joint aware no words will ever match your session of Congress in lower Manhattan ECONOMY/UNEMPLOYMENT deep sorrow. A loss this great can only just after the attacks. be eased by the grace that is beyond all ‘‘The Names,’’ by Billy Collins: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The worldly powers. But I am hopeful that Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Yesterday, I lay awake in the palm of the you will be embraced by the angels of night. Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK) for 5 minutes. Heaven and comforted by the knowl- Mrs. BLACK. Mr. Speaker, the latest A soft rain stole in, unhelped by any breeze, edge that Paul is safely in the hands of And when I saw the silver glaze on the win- jobs report released last week was a God. dows, sad reminder of just how bad things On behalf of the citizens of Michi- I started with A, with Ackerman, as it hap- have been in the Obama economy. gan’s First District, I thank Trooper pened, When the President’s stimulus was Butterfield for his service and tremen- Then Baxter and Calabro, Davis and Eberling, names falling into place passed in 2009, the administration pre- dous sacrifice to Michigan and our Na- dicted that our unemployment rate As droplets fell through the dark. tion. Names printed on the ceiling of the night. would have fallen to just 5 percent by I yield to my friend and colleague now. But it hasn’t. It remains stuck Names slipping around a watery bend. from Michigan (Mr. HUIZENGA). Twenty-six willows on the banks of a stream. over 7 percent and would be closer to 10 Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Thank In the morning, I walked out barefoot percent if millions of Americans had you, Dr. BENISHEK. Among thousands of flowers not given up looking for work alto- As was said, Mr. Speaker, earlier this Heavy with dew like the eyes of tears, gether. week, Michigan lost a true hero. Troop- And each had a name— In fact, this latest jobs report high- er Paul Butterfield died from a gunshot Fiori inscribed on a yellow petal lighted a deeply disturbing statistic: wound that he sustained while con- Then Gonzalez and Han, Ishikawa and Jen- kins. the percentage of Americans working ducting a ‘‘routine’’ traffic stop in or looking for work has dropped to its Names written in the air Mason County on September 9. And stitched into the cloth of the day. lowest level since the middle of the This senseless act of violence will no A name under a photograph taped to a mail- Carter administration. doubt shake communities throughout box. What makes this situation even sad- northwest Michigan as we wonder why Monogram on a torn shirt, der for Americans across the country is this heartbreaking event ever took I see you spelled out on storefront windows that this does not have to be the case. place, how it happened in Mason Coun- And on the bright unfurled awnings of this The President could work with Con- ty, and how we make sure it never hap- city. I say the syllables as I turn a corner— gress to implement policies that would pens again. Trooper Butterfield’s re- help our economy grow and help our Kelly and Lee, sponse to the situation has been de- Medina, Nardella, and O’Connor. Americans get back to work. The scribed by the Michigan State Police as When I peer into the woods, President could work with us to delay ‘‘perfect’’ and that he ‘‘did everything I see a thick tangle where letters are hidden ObamaCare, which is devastating the right.’’ As in a puzzle concocted for children. hiring and employment practices of This tragic loss of life serves as an Parker and Quigley in the twigs of an ash, companies across this country and cre- ever-present reminder that there is no Rizzo, Schubert, Torres, and Upton, ating a Nation of part-time workers. such thing as a routine traffic stop for Secrets in the boughs of an ancient maple. The President could join a bipartisan police officers. And on this special day, Names written in the pale sky. consensus here in Congress and approve Names rising in the updraft amid buildings. September 11, we want to thank all of Names silent in stone the Keystone pipeline that would im- our first responders for the work that Or cried out behind a door. mediately create 20,000 jobs. The Presi- they do. Names blown over the earth and out to sea. dent could drop his continued insist- We must never forget or take for In the evening—weakening light, the last ence on tax increases and work with granted the work of the men and swallows. this Congress to pass a comprehensive, women who put their lives on the line A boy on a lake lift his oars. revenue-neutral tax reform package for us every day as they protect our A woman by a window puts a match to a can- that promotes economic growth. kids, our communities, and our coun- dle, The President has a Congress willing And the names are outlined on the rose try. clouds— to work with him to help struggling Paul, you will not be forgotten by Vanacore and Wallace. Americans across this country. Wheth- me, the people of the Second District, (let X stand, if it can, for the ones unfound) er he chooses to work with us is his de- or throughout Michigan. Again, my Then Young and Ziminsky, the final jolt cision. heart goes out to Trooper Butterfield’s of Z.

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Or balanced on the tip of the tongue. declares the House in recess until noon Mr. WILSON of South Carolina led Names wheeled into the dim warehouse of today. the Pledge of Allegiance as follows: memory. Accordingly (at 10 o’clock and 30 I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the So many names, there is barely room on the minutes a.m.), the House stood in re- walls of the heart. United States of America, and to the Repub- cess. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, f f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 9/11 b 1200 f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Florida (Mr. YOHO) for 5 minutes. The recess having expired, the House The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, today, on was called to order by the Speaker at tain up to 15 requests for 1-minute September 11, I want to take a moment noon. speeches on each side of the aisle. to reflect on that fateful event on the f f day of 2001 at the World Trade Center, PRAYER the Pentagon, the fields of Pennsyl- WAR FROM TERROR IS FAR FROM vania, and again in Benghazi in 2012, The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick OVER J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: and ask that we always remember the (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina Loving and gracious God, we give resilience and strength of the greatest asked and was given permission to ad- You thanks for giving us another day Nation on Earth. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- and for a safe return to Washington. Mr. Speaker, there are moments in vise and extend his remarks.) Bless the Members of this assembly time when we cease to be Republicans Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. as they set upon the important work and Democrats; politics and punditry Speaker, 12 years ago, our Nation was that faces them. Help them to make melt away, divisions close and dif- attacked by jihadists who sought to de- wise decisions in a good manner and to ferences fade. We come together as stroy our freedoms. Today, we remem- carry their responsibilities steadily Americans, regardless of race, creed, or ber the nearly 3,000 innocent Ameri- with high hopes for a better future for religion. September 11, 2001, and again cans who lost their lives in New York, our great Nation. in 2012 were and will always be such oc- Washington, and Shanksville. We also May they be empowered by what casions. pay tribute to those who have success- they have heard during their home dis- On those days, our Nation came to- fully fought in Afghanistan and Iraq to trict visits to work together. gether. That is what makes our Nation keep us safe by defeating terrorists great and unique. Not only do we come On this day, which has become a day of national mourning, help us to re- overseas. together to celebrate in triumph, but Last year, terrorists murdered Am- we stand together in tragedy. member as well the renewed sense of national courage and resolve that we bassador Chris Stevens along with b 1030 need to work toward a better future. three additional brave Americans at It is in the face of adversity when our May we all be inspired by the heroism our consulate at Benghazi, Libya. resilience is truly tested, and as Ameri- of so many 12 years ago to be the best Their efforts to promote democracy cans, time and time again, throughout that we can be this day. will never be forgotten. history, we have passed that test. May all that is done today in the peo- We should recognize the war on ter- Throughout the course of those days ple’s House be for Your greater honor rorism is far from over. Conflict con- heroes ran into buildings and stormed and glory. Amen. tinues across the world. In conclusion, God bless our troops, a cockpit, went into burning embas- f sies. They donated blood when it was and we will never forget September the needed and the clothes off their back. THE JOURNAL 11th, 2001, and September the 11th, 2012, That, Mr. Speaker, is the true Amer- The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- at Benghazi in the global war on ter- ica. Not partisan gridlock, not tension- ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- rorism. building punditry, not games of ceedings and announces to the House Todd Beamer was correct: ‘‘Let’s ‘‘gotcha’’ or smoke-and-mirrors legis- his approval thereof. roll.’’ lation. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- f The rallying cry of that day was sim- nal stands approved. ple in phrase but monumental in mean- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, pursuant 9/11 ing: ‘‘U-S-A.’’ to clause 1, rule I, I demand a vote on (Mr. CICILLINE asked and was given Country was first. Everything else agreeing to the Speaker’s approval of permission to address the House for 1 was second. the Journal. minute.) As we tackle the monumental chal- The SPEAKER. The question is on Mr. CICILLINE. Mr. Speaker, on this lenges that lie ahead, I ask my col- the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. very somber anniversary, we remember leagues to remember the spirit of that The question was taken; and the the lives of 2,977 innocent men, women, day; to do what is right for America, Speaker announced that the ayes ap- and children who were killed 12 years not for one party over another. peared to have it. ago today. The heroes of that day did what they Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I object to The horrific and brutal attacks that did not because of any political party the vote on the ground that a quorum we witnessed the morning of Sep- but because it was simply the right is not present and make the point of tember 11, 2001, forever changed our thing to do. It was the American thing order that a quorum is not present. country and the world. But even during to do. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, these difficult hours, we also saw in- Americans, regardless of who they rule XX, further proceedings on this spiring examples of the very best that voted for, feel the consequences of our question will be postponed. America has to offer.

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And we saw Ameri- though Sirous had been fighting for his rise to remind my colleagues that we cans all across this great Nation come life during the past year, he never gave are still operating this Nation under together united in the certainty that up and never let his illness get in the the ridiculous sequester budget. It has we would recover from this tragedy, way of his curiosity or his kindness for been months since these across-the- hold the perpetrators accountable, and others. I had the privilege of meeting board cuts were enacted, devastating do everything we could to protect our Sirous and his family. He was a smart, so many important programs that Nation. passionate boy who lit up a room. Americans rely on. As we face a new set of challenges I was so proud to see the entire Dub- The purpose of the sequestration was today, let us recall the inspiring exam- lin community rally behind Sirous and to create a scheme of cuts so odious ples that we saw 12 years ago and re- his family with a meal train and fund- that Congress would do anything pos- member that we are all Americans raisers during this difficult time in sible to avoid them. They went into ef- united by a shared set of values and their lives. fect, and we need to work together now ideals. But most of all, let us honor the This month is Childhood Cancer to find a compromise to fully reverse lives that were lost and continue to Awareness Month, and I am committed these automatic, indiscriminate spend- pray for the comfort and peace of all to continuing the fight for funding for ing cuts. Leaving them in place will those who still mourn today. cancer research so no family has to continue to hurt our economy. In fact, f ever experience losing a child to can- sequestration will cost about 750,000 cer. JUSTICE FOR BENGHAZI jobs by the end of this year, according Despite his short life, Sirous’ story to the CBO. (Mrs. WAGNER asked and was given will continue to inspire others. My con- Remember, budgets are statements of permission to address the House for 1 dolences go out to his entire family— priorities; and we should not be asked minute.) his dad, Reza; mom, Marlene; twin sis- to place a higher value on airline Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, for the ter, Sima; and brother, Zachary, who delays in lieu of Head Start, SNAP, past 12 years, September 11 has been a were always by Sirous’ side as he Meals on Wheels, FEMA’s Disaster Re- day of solemn remembrance in Amer- fought for his life. lief Fund, and public safety, to name ica. And 1 year ago, it was a day of vio- We miss you, Sirous. only a few. lence in Benghazi that ended with four f dead Americans during a planned ter- f rorist track. WE REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, AMERICA WILL NOT FORGET Mr. Speaker, as a former United 2001 States Ambassador, I rise today in (Mr. PERRY asked and was given (Mr. YODER asked and was given honor of Ambassador Chris Stevens, In- permission to address the House for 1 permission to address the House for 1 formation Officer Sean Smith, and minute and to revise and extend his re- minute and to revise and extend his re- Navy SEALs Glen Doherty and Tyrone marks.) marks.) Woods. Their families and the Amer- Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I remem- Mr. YODER. Mr. Speaker, today we ican people deserve answers; they de- ber the morning of September 11, 2001, pause to remember and reflect upon serve the truth and, more importantly, like it was just yesterday. The horror the heartbreaking attacks our Nation justice. affected everyone in different ways, suffered on the morning of September One year later, there are still so and each of us remember where we 11, 2001. many unanswered questions: Why did were and whom we were with on that We remember the lives lost at the we not answer the cries for greater se- fateful day. World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, curity at the U.S. consulate? Why in I remember trying to get home from and the passengers on hijacked planes. the days and weeks after Benghazi did work. I remember turning on the TV. I We remember the bravery of all the the administration lie about the ter- remember the second plane hitting the first responders who charged towards rorist attack? And who gave the stand- second tower. And I remember my the flames and smoke to help their fel- down order? rage. low Americans reach safety. It is shameful that the Obama admin- While America has begun to heal We remember the courageous service istration has refused to track and pun- from the wounds of those cowardly and of the brave men and women in our ish those who attacked and murdered terrifying acts over the last decade, the Armed Forces and their families as these four Americans. The American scars remain. With each passing year, they rose to the moment, responding people deserve answers. this anniversary serves as a moment with force to the cowardly attacks suf- The Congress should convene a select for reflection and a time to remember fered by our great Nation. committee to investigate the terrorist the brave and selfless acts of our first We remember a proud and strong attack in Benghazi. The victims’ fami- responders and the ordinary citizens United States of America, torn apart lies deserve the truth. The American who committed extraordinary acts of by terror attacks, but united by people deserve a Commander in Chief heroism. Most importantly, we will unyielding and unbending resolve. that stands for strength, liberty, and never forget the thousands of innocent Today we honor the determination of justice. people who died in New York, Pennsyl- our Nation, which rose from the rubble f vania, and Virginia. to rebuild not just buildings, but our So today, I join my fellow Americans American spirit. HONORING THE LIFE OF SIROUS in prayer in remembrance of those who Mr. Speaker, on today’s anniversary, SADAGHIANI lost their lives on that fateful day. I we remember to honor the legacies of (Mr. SWALWELL of California asked also will pause to remember the self- those we lost that day. We remember and was given permission to address less men and women at home and the best of the American patriotism the House for 1 minute and to revise abroad defending our freedoms and lib- and unity in the moments and days im- and extend his remarks.) erties to prevent such a horrific day mediately after. And we remember to Mr. SWALWELL of California. Mr. ever again from occurring. always keep our servicemen and Speaker, I rise to honor the life of Today—and always—Americans will -women in our best thoughts and pray- Sirous Sadaghiani, a wonderful 9-year- not forget. ers.

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And Splendor in the Valley will On that fateful September day they Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I go on with its 10th anniversary this attacked us as a whole. We responded was in this very building on 9/11. I was year in his honor. by helping our neighbors in their dis- here when Members of Congress en- I ask this place to adjourn in his tress and turned lonely strangers into gaged in a meeting, and obviously not memory today. heartfelt friends as our Nation grieved paying attention to the crisis around together. us until the instruction was given to f Today, in solemn remembrance of flee. As we came out of offices and b 1215 those who lost their lives working to meeting rooms, we saw those who were follow their American Dream, we must SYRIA fleeing and those who were trying to also remember what we truly rep- protect leadership, and others of us (Ms. HAHN asked and was given per- resent. who were told to flee and hit the mission to address the House for 1 Out of many, one: the last, best hope ground. minute and to revise and extend her re- of mankind. But in actuality, what we began to marks.) f think of is our loved ones in our dis- Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased trict. We thought of America. And then with the recent diplomatic proposal to SEQUESTER after the fact, we thought of the brave address this terrible crisis in Syria. (Mr. MCNERNEY asked and was souls that actually were saving lives in Peace takes courage, and I am proud given permission to address the House the Pentagon as we saw the billowing we have a President who is willing to for 1 minute and to revise and extend smoke. We heard the rumors of the embrace this diplomatic option. his remarks.) White House, the State Department. The proposals by Russia and Syria Mr. MCNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise We thought of those whom we had have raised the possibility of a real dip- today to highlight some of the negative originally seen in New York. And, as lomatic solution to the crisis—with effects the sequester has had on the well, we thought of those very, very he- Syria possibly agreeing to accept inter- residents in my district and across the roic souls in Pennsylvania. national control of its chemical weap- country. Having gone to Ground Zero in the ons stockpile. Just yesterday, I met with a young early stages when they were still in the I hope that this proposal bears fruit, cancer survivor who would not be here recovery stage, I saw first responders and that the President will do every- today without the help of critical re- still going, still pushing to be able to thing he can to make it a reality. But search conducted by our Federal recognize and to find souls for their we cannot pretend that military action science and health agencies. Arbitrary, loved ones. is a good alternative. mindless cuts to the operating budgets So today, I hope that we will honor Violence must not be mistaken for of these agencies jeopardize lives and those who lost their lives from ter- strength, and our limited strike risks unfairly target many vulnerable popu- rorist acts. And, Mr. Speaker, if I igniting a dangerously unlimited con- lations. might say that we adhere to Isaiah flict. The sequester affects more than just 40:31, no matter what our faith: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., knew research. It also affects domestic jobs But they that wait upon the Lord shall what he was talking about when he and puts our public safety at risk. renew their strength; they shall mount up said: Right in my district’s backyard there with wings as eagles; they shall run and not is a fire raging in Mount Diablo State be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Returning violence for violence only mul- tiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a Park. This fire has decimated thou- I hope America’s future is in peace night already devoid of stars. sands of acres of land and threatens for those lost souls that we lost. local residents. Our resources are Let us give peace a chance to solve stretched too thin, with fire crews f the problems that military strikes being split between several fires around REMEMBERING CAL WORTHINGTON could not begin to address. the State, including the Rim fire in Yo- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given f semite National Park. It’s critical that permission to address the House for 1 E PLURIBUS UNUM budgets do not limit the ability of our minute and to revise and extend his re- first responders to react to these disas- (Mr. BENTIVOLIO asked and was marks.) ters. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in given permission to address the House On this 12th anniversary of 9/11, I memory of a great Californian, a man for 1 minute and to revise and extend urge my colleagues to work together to who was known all up and down the his remarks.) develop a rational, meaningful budget State as ‘‘Go See Cal’’—Cal Wor- Mr. BENTIVOLIO. Mr. Speaker, that moves America forward. thington. If you’re a Californian, you peace is a fragile thing. It means more f have probably seen his ads starting than just the absence of war. The back in the fifties of Cal and his dog standard for American peace is in our REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS OF Spot. He was also a great hero as a foundational documents: life, liberty, SEPTEMBER 11 World War II airman and pilot. and the pursuit of happiness. Those (Mr. FARENTHOLD asked and was We know him in northern California values are universal. They serve as a given permission to address the House for his ranch he has in the Orland area, beacon of hope in times of war and an for 1 minute and to revise and extend the ‘‘Big W Ranch.’’ In most recent example to a world filled with oppres- his remarks.) years—he never quit giving—he helped sors, dictators, and terrorists. Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I out at the Glen Medical Center with an With the creation of the Bill of come here today about an hour and 20 annual event we called ‘‘Splendor in Rights, our Founding Fathers knew minutes after we stood on the Capitol the Valley’’ that he hosted at his that, in this place, the world’s people steps remembering the victims of the ranch, which was a huge success for the would come together and live in peace. heinous attacks on September 11. hospital and just goes to show Cal’s big In this place, anyone with a good Everybody remembers, if they’re of heart. idea can succeed and thrive. In this age, where they were at that time. I

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It f devastating moment. is truly representative of the resilience REMEMBERING 9/11 But we cannot let our fear guide us. of the American people, which remains We’ve got to be strong, we’ve got to be unbroken despite these hardships, chal- (Mrs. DAVIS of California asked and vigilant, and we cannot let the terror- lenges, and unthinkable acts. was given permission to address the ists win. So today, and every day, we stand House for 1 minute and to revise and Let’s take a moment right now until tall as Americans as we vow never to extend her remarks.) Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- I’m gaveled out of time to remember forget. er, we all have extremely vivid memo- and pray for those victims and their f ries of this day 12 years ago. families and go forward with our life THE 12TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 Personally, I remember seeing the and reflect how we can do what we clouds of smoke from the Pentagon (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of need to do so the terrorists don’t win. through my office window and the pan- f New York asked and was given permis- icked feeling I had as I searched all day sion to address the House for 1 minute.) CR EXTENSION for my children who live in New York Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New City but couldn’t reach. (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was York. Mr. Speaker, today we mark the I recently saw the emptiness that we given permission to address the House 12th anniversary of 9/11, a day that all felt captured at Memorial Plaza. We for 1 minute.) changed America forever. can honor those we lost by remem- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, We remember those who died. We lost bering that, after the immense tragedy this is, indeed, a sober day of reflection close to 3,000 people on 9/11, but many of that day, we rose as a Nation, united on the events of 9/11. Twelve years ago thousands more lost their health and in the belief that there was no obstacle today, I was on the floor of the House many are suffering from cancer. This we could not overcome together. when we got word of the first attacks. body passed the 9/11 health and com- Have we lost that spirit? It unleashed a series of horrific pensation bill to help them, and I Many would say that this Congress events, but those events continue to thank my colleagues. has been stalled on the best way to this day. There is another tragedy that Since that day, much has changed lead this Nation, focusing too much on is occurring in Iraq and Afghanistan— and much has been restored. Ten mil- what divides us, losing sight of what the thousands of Iraqi and Afghan na- lion people have visited Memorial brings us together. tionals whose lives are at risk because Plaza that opened in 2011. The 9/11 mu- It is my hope that we will put aside they helped Americans as guides, driv- seum opens next spring. The 104-story our differences and come together for ers, and interpreters. Freedom Tower opens next year. the American people. Let us use the That is why we developed a special But there are still men and women sad, traumatic reminder of today and immigrant visa program—to help these who suffer—or will suffer—from the ef- remember that we are all Americans people trapped in the country against fects of that massive toxic stew that and we all want what is best for our those with long memories who seek re- enveloped Lower Manhattan for families, our communities, and our venge. But this program is seriously months. country. broken. So, on this special day, I would like f There are thousands of men and to remind everyone that the final dead- SEQUESTRATION women on this waiting list, some who line to register for the benefits under have died while they wait to have the the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund is (Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD asked and paperwork processed. The State De- October 3. Please let everyone who is was given permission to address the partment won’t even tell us how many eligible know—registering will cost House for 1 minute.) are on the waiting list. It is seriously you nothing and may help you and Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. Mr. Speak- broken. Congress can’t fix it. But at your family tremendously. er, today I rise asking my colleagues to join together to end the sequester. least we can put in the CR an extension f Many constituents and many busi- so that the program doesn’t expire at THANKING THE FIRST ness owners have expressed this ques- the end of the month and their lives RESPONDERS tion over the last 6 months: ‘‘What is lost. (Mr. COHEN asked and was given per- Congress going to do about ending the f sequester cuts?’’ mission to address the House for 1 My district has military and Federal VOW NEVER TO FORGET 9/11 minute.) contractors that are impacted by these (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, today is cuts. Head Start programs are serving permission to address the House for 1 9/11. We’ve all talked about it. fewer children, while nutrition pro- minute.) When I think about 9/11 I mostly grams that serve seniors such as Meals Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today think about—I think about the vic- on Wheels are also being cut. Sequester marks the 12th anniversary of the Sep- tims, obviously, but the first respond- affects our economy and the most vul- tember 11 attacks on our great Nation. ers who were also victims—firemen and nerable of our Nation. Though on that day cowardly terrorists policemen in New York City and that That is why we need a balanced ap- hijacked the Islamic religion and used area who rushed into harm’s way and proach to repeal sequestration. We it to justify their murderous acts, what lost their lives trying to protect oth- need to reach a compromise on a real we will remember most is America’s ers. plan and work out the differences be- strength and resolve. We appreciate it and thank those he- tween the House and Senate budgets to In the aftermath, Americans of all roic fire people and police people. But end sequester cuts. backgrounds and faiths united as one. sometimes I don’t think we keep them f Servicemembers and first responders in our minds like we should. They’re ran toward—not away from—the public employees, they’re middle class RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF wreckage. Our Nation continues to set Americans. They’re having a tough DERRICK LIONEL MARTIN an example to the world as a land of time, and we need to always appreciate (Ms. HANABUSA asked and was opportunity, tolerance, and independ- the sacrifices they make to people that given permission to address the House ence, and in keeping with our founding keep our liberty here in this country for 1 minute.)

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RES. 339 named Affordable Care Act. played the intelligence, integrity, and The rule before us today provides for Resolved, That upon the adoption of this vision needed to be an exemplary resolution it shall be in order to consider in 1 hour of debate equally divided be- American. the House the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition tween the majority and the minority. In 1978, he enlisted in the United the provision of premium and cost-sharing Further, the rule makes a correction to States Army before becoming a mem- subsidies under the Patient Protection and the underlying bill, clarifying that the ber of the Hawaii Army National Guard Affordable Care Act upon a certification that Inspector General for Health and in 1983. He served honorably until 2001, a program to verify household income and Human Services, rather than the Sec- when he chose to continue his commit- other qualifications for such subsidies is retary, which is a partisan position, is ment to the United States as a member operational, and for other purposes. All better equipped to oversee the verifica- points of order against consideration of the of the Hawaii Air National Guard. He bill are waived. The amendment printed in tion process for the eligibility of sub- also served as an officer in the Hono- the report of the Committee on Rules accom- sidies. Finally, the minority is afforded lulu Police Department for 25 years. panying this resolution shall be considered the customary motion to recommit, al- As a veteran of Operation Enduring as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be lowing for yet another opportunity to Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, considered as read. All points of order amend the legislation. Derrick truly understood what it against provisions in the bill, as amended, H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without meant to sacrifice for others. A true are waived. The previous question shall be Verification Act, introduced by Mrs. patriot, he was a man of compassion, considered as ordered on the bill, as amend- BLACK from Tennessee, is an important ed, and on any amendment thereto to final piece of legislation to protect taxpayer understanding, and unwavering re- passage without intervening motion except: solve. His wife, JoAnn, and two sons, (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equal- dollars from inappropriate expenditure. Michael and John, are his greatest leg- ly divided and controlled by the chair and With less than 3 weeks until enroll- acy and will continue to share Der- ranking minority member of the Committee ment in the health insurance ex- rick’s aloha. on Energy and Commerce and 20 minutes changes and they go live, the Obama On behalf of the First Congressional equally divided and controlled by the chair administration continues to tinker and District of Hawaii, and the entire State and ranking minority member of the Com- twist the dials on the Affordable Care of Hawaii, I would like to bid a fond mittee on Ways and Means; and (2) one mo- Act, exposing the executive branch’s tion to recommit with or without instruc- lack of readiness for such a massive aloha to Derrick and thank him for his tions. selfless contributions to the defense of and fundamental change of the way The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- our country. As we say in Hawaii, ‘‘a health care is delivered and adminis- LINS of Georgia). The gentleman from hui hou,’’ Derrick—until we meet tered in this country. In an effort to Texas is recognized for 1 hour. again. save their misguided health care take- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, for the over, the administration has signifi- f purpose of debate only, I yield the cus- cantly scaled back the original scope of b 1230 tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman the Affordable Care Act—cutting cor- from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), pending ners and delaying any piece of the leg- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE which I yield myself such time as I BOULDER WEEKLY islation which becomes inconvenient may consume. During consideration of or, perhaps, embarrassing to the Presi- (Mr. POLIS asked and was given per- this resolution, all time yielded is for dent. mission to address the House for 1 the purpose of debate only. The President has chosen to delay minute and to revise and extend his re- GENERAL LEAVE the employer mandate included in the marks.) Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask Affordable Care Act; yet has not given Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today unanimous consent that all Members that same reprieve to everyday Ameri- to congratulate the Boulder Weekly— have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- cans. Why? Why should that be? Be- an alternative newspaper based in my tend their remarks. cause enforcing the employer mandate hometown of Boulder, Colorado—on 20 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there was inconvenient. The President an- years of publication, a challenging feat objection to the request of the gen- nounced that he could not implement for any newspaper, even more so for a tleman from Texas? the CLASS Act portion of the Afford- newspaper that’s freely available to There was no objection. able Care Act. Why? Because it was in- readers both in Boulder County, where Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, House convenient. Now the President simply print editions are freely distributed, as Resolution 339 provides for the consid- will not enforce the verification re- well as nationally over the Internet. eration of H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies quirements to prevent the fraudulent They’ve had a number of in-depth, in- Without Verification Act of 2013. This acceptance of subsidies. Why? Because, cisive reports that have uncovered is a critical bill as the Obama adminis- again, it is inconvenient. human rights abuses within our own tration begins to implement and sign Just 3 months before the exchanges prison system in Colorado. They’ve up people for the insurance exchanges are supposed to go live, on January 1, given detailed coverage on the impact in literally less than 3 weeks’ time. Health and Human Services decided of organic farming practices and GMOs I am a member of the Energy and that on July 5 of this year it would and fracking. Commerce Committee, Mr. Speaker. I simply accept an applicant’s attesta- It’s very difficult these days to find a can tell you that the Secretary of tion of household income without any trusted investigative news source. The Health and Human Services appears ill certifiable verification. The President’s Boulder County community is very for- prepared to verify that the people strategy on the health care law is now tunate to have one in the Boulder qualifying for the numerous govern- ‘‘trust; don’t verify.’’ Weekly, and I rise to congratulate ment handouts and subsidies included The Secretary of Health and Human them on their 20th anniversary. in the Affordable Care Act actually Services has made the opening of the f meet the income requirements for exchanges on October 1 her central pri- those subsidies. Because fraud and ority. However, in facing tight dead- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION abuse have been rampant in just about lines and daunting workloads, the ad- OF H.R. 2775, NO SUBSIDIES every program that is administered by ministration has instead drastically WITHOUT VERIFICATION ACT the Department of Health and Human lowered their standards. It’s clear from Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, by di- Services, including Medicare and Med- the final rule issued late in the day on rection of the Committee on Rules, I icaid, a certified verification system July 5, 2013, that the administration

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Immigration reform ensures that there The rule states explicitly: With that, I reserve the balance of are people paying into Social Secu- The exchange may accept the attestation my time. rity—young, healthy workers—particu- of projected annual household income with- Mr. POLIS. I thank the gentleman larly as baby boomers retire. As for im- out further verification for the purposes of for yielding me the customary 30 min- migrants, we’re talking about people the exchange’s eligibility determination. utes. I yield myself such time as I may who are already here. Let’s make sure The administration is more than com- consume. they pay their taxes. By not taking fortable with letting over $1 trillion go out Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this bill up, we are preventing people the door without verifying that it’s going to the rule and the underlying bill. This the correct individuals. from paying into Social Security like bill is redundant, and it’s a waste of they should and from paying their They even state in the final rule: time. The Department of Health and taxes like they should. They live in It is an ideal approach to provide flexi- Human Services already has a plan in this country. They should pay taxes. bility in the case of many verifications. place to review individual information According to The Wall Street Journal, Since it’s apparently too much work submitted to health care exchanges immigration reform will result in an to verify everyone’s income, the ad- and to ensure that no one is able to get extra $600 billion into the Social Secu- ministration has determined that it is health insurance tax credits that they rity trust fund and will result in over okay with spending over $1 trillion just aren’t eligible for. So, instead of con- $4 trillion over 75 years. based on what individuals think they sidering these redundant bills, let me Another urgent reason that this body may make in the next year. Instead of talk about what we’re not considering should be taking up immigration re- admitting that they won’t be ready on here today which would actually solve form instead of redundant measures time, the administration decided that a problem the American people are de- around health care reform is our na- it will just spend the money anyway. manding that this institution address. tional security. We currently have a While the constant delaying and The time to pass comprehensive im- porous border; and while progress has changing of the law is worrisome, what migration reform is now. We can do it been made—in fact, in 2011, the number should concern all of us the most is now. Instead of debating something of illegal border crossings was the low- what this new change in regulation that’s redundant here today, there is a est since 1972—it was still 327,000. There will do. By eliminating the verification bill that has received more than two- were 327,000 people who illegally requirement, the only way the govern- thirds support in the United States crossed our border. What does that say ment will determine who gets Federal Senate. If this body can act on it and about our security as a country and subsidies now is by whoever claims can send it to President Obama’s desk, about our ability to enforce our immi- that they, themselves, need the sub- finally we will be able to do something gration laws when over 300,000 people sidies. Quite frankly, with premiums to create jobs and increase our com- have illegally crossed the border? rising at the rate they are across the petitiveness in the global economy, There is a solution. It’s ready to pass. country—and they’re set to rise even lower our deficit, ensure our security, Let’s talk about it, not about redun- more for calendar year 2015—it seems and reflect our values as Americans dant bills that don’t do anything and like everyone will be telling the De- and prevent the undermining of the aren’t going anywhere. The Senate partment of Health and Human Serv- rule of law that occurs every day, for comprehensive immigration bill, while, ices that they need subsidies because, we have over 10 million people in this of course, not perfect, includes unprec- quite frankly, no one will be able to af- country who are undocumented and edented border and interior enforce- ford the President’s health insurance. lack documentation. They’re violating ment measures. Maybe then it will be good that no one our laws. This institution can fix that The bill includes increasing the num- in the administration is checking to now. The Senate has acted. Let the ber of full-time Border Patrol agents see who might be lying about their House act. from 21,000 to 38,405; mandating an household income. As economists across the political electronic exit system at all ports While the constant delaying and spectrum have found, the economic where Customs and Border Protection changing of the law is worrisome, an- benefits of immigration reform are tre- agents are deployed; constructing at other concern is what this new change mendous. According to the nonpartisan least 350 additional miles of fencing, in regulation will do. By eliminating Congressional Budget Office and the bringing the miles of high-tech border the verification requirement, the only Joint Committee on Taxation, if we act fencing to 700; constructing additional way the government will determine now to pass the Senate comprehensive Border Control stations and operating who gets Federal subsidies now is by immigration reform bill, we would re- bases; mandating 24-hour surveillance who says they need them. This will duce the deficit by over $135 billion of the border region; using mobile, open the exchanges to a staggering and, in the following decade, by over video, portable systems as well as un- amount of potential fraud. It’s also bla- $600 billion. Why aren’t we spending manned aircraft; and deploying 1,000 tantly political. By doing this, the our time discussing that and passing distress beacon stations in areas where Obama administration has made it that here on the floor of the House migrant deaths occur. clear they want as many people to sign today? Further, the Senate bill is esti- up for the exchanges as possible no mated to boost the output of the U.S. b 1245 matter their eligibility status. Tax- economy by 3.3 percent. It is a 3.3 per- Look, it takes getting serious to se- payers, unfortunately, will be charged cent increase to GDP and a reduction cure the border, and this costs money. with over $1 trillion over the next dec- in the deficit. That’s $700 billion in ad- We can do it in the context of reducing ade to pay for the exchange subsidies. ditional gross domestic product by the deficit by over $100 billion, such as With over $1 trillion going out the 2023. the windfall from immigration reform door, shouldn’t the American people As a June Wall Street Journal article that we effectively get to secure our have the assurance that the govern- citing Stephen Goss, Social Security’s southern border for free and reduce the ment is sending the money to the peo- chief actuary, pointed out: deficit by $100 billion and improve the ple who actually need it? The future fiscal immigration windfall is Social Security trust fund to the tune All of this is so the President can likely to exceed $4 trillion. of $4 trillion, giving American seniors reap the public relations benefit of We can shore up Social Security and the security that they need in their re- talking about the popularity of ex- protect our seniors, and we can prevent tirement. That’s what we can do by

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It’s to figure out how he can live his life in erations. Unfortunately, under our cur- completely arbitrary. a way that contributes to his country, rent immigration system, it’s not de- Young American children—American the United States of America. If only signed to foster job creation. All too citizens, kids, 8, 10, 12 years old in my we allow him to fully contribute, he often, it undermines American work- State and across the country—to our will. Young DREAMers across this ers, takes jobs away from American great shame, come home from school country will contribute great things to workers, leads companies to offshore to find that their parents are in deten- our Nation and make us proud if only jobs, to outsource jobs overseas. tion, their parents are not there, their we let them. I represent a district that has two ex- parents are facing deportation pro- It’s time to stop talking about these cellent universities: Colorado State ceedings. Why? Perhaps a taillight was redundant, senseless bills and bring up University and the University of Colo- out on their car. This is all at a cost to comprehensive immigration reform rado at Boulder. They have great grad- taxpayers of tens of thousands of dol- now. It’s a big part of the solution to uate programs in math, engineering, lars. They now wait in line for a costly our fiscal problems: reducing the def- and the sciences. We graduate students deportation while their American child icit, shoring up Social Security, and fi- with advanced degrees from countries returns to a home with no parent. How nally getting serious about enforcing all over the world such as India, Mex- does that reflect our values? As Ameri- our border and enforcing employment ico, and China that have the skills that cans, what is the solution? Pass the verification to prevent companies from we need to keep America competitive Senate comprehensive immigration re- hiring people illegally. It improves and create jobs. Yet, the day after they form bill now. American competitiveness, creates graduate, without any access to a The Senate comprehensive immigra- jobs, and ensures that the great compa- green card, many of these talented tion reform bill will halt more than nies of tomorrow will be here in this young Ph.D.s and master’s degree stu- 400,000 costly deportations, each one country instead of overseas; that the dents have to return to their home costing taxpayers tens of thousands of people we need to make our economy country. Guess what? The jobs follow dollars, tearing families apart. The bill grow, create jobs for Americans, are them back home in the information removes the limitations to the number here and doing it legally; and to re- economy. The employers don’t care of visas that legal permanent residents spect the rule of law in this country, whether they’re here or there, as long can request for their minor children, rather than undermine the rule of law as they contribute to bits and bytes. for their spouses, ensuring that fami- every day as our current travesty and We want those jobs here in America. lies aren’t separated for years, for gen- broken immigration system does. We want that income here in America. erations, while awaiting legal status. It Finally, we know, Mr. Speaker, that The bipartisan Senate bill addresses creates a process to clear the estimated as a people we are better than this. We that, as well. 4.4 million person backlog in the need an immigration system that re- Another component that we have for family- and employment-based visa flects our values, our faith values, our job creation in America is a start-up system within a decade. It replaces our American values, our founding prin- visa. This is a way that entrepreneurs broken immigration system with one ciples as a Nation of immigrants and a with ideas can come to America to that works, one that reflects our val- Nation of laws. start their companies here and employ ues, and one that respects the rule of Mr. Speaker, today’s debate is really Americans. For goodness’ sake, do we law in this country. not about the Affordable Care Act or want the great companies of tomorrow The Senate-passed bill would help even health care in general. It’s poli- employing tens of thousands of people people like Gabriela, a 20-year-old tics. It’s redundant. I would ask my to be overseas just because we don’t let woman in Colorado, undocumented, re- friends on the other side of the aisle: the founders come here to start their cently graduated from high school. Why are we not focused on fixing our companies? That’s common sense. It Gabriela and her younger sister were broken immigration system when we creates jobs for Americans. Let’s do it. brought to the U.S. as young children have a bipartisan bill that two-thirds We also have improvements to the by their mother. They didn’t have a of the Senate has supported, that 75 EB–5 program to facilitate in foreign say in the matter. They were brought percent of the American people sup- investment and raising capital for here. Their mother was deported sev- port, that the President has expressed American companies to grow jobs here eral years ago, leaving her two children a willingness to sign? Let’s bring that in America. behind. Gabriela is now homeless but bill up, debate that bill, pass that bill, This body should take up the com- has, nevertheless, taken on the respon- and solve a problem that the American prehensive immigration reform bill sibility for caring for her younger sis- people are crying out for a solution. now—not tomorrow and not in 5 min- ter. The Senate bipartisan bill would I reserve the balance of my time. utes. Now. Let’s do it so that we can fi- ensure that families like Gabriela’s Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield nally move forward on creating jobs, won’t be torn apart. That’s not Amer- myself such time as I may consume. improving border security, reducing ican. That doesn’t reflect our values as The Senate-passed bill, in my under- our deficit, and shoring up Social Secu- a country, as a people. standing from recent discussion with rity. The Senate bill would also assist the the House Parliamentarian, has not ar- Another reason that we urgently young, courageous DREAMers, individ- rived in the House. The reason it has need to bring up immigration reform uals who were brought to this country not arrived in the House is because it now is because the current system is as children, completed high school, has an origination problem. The Sen- simply out of sync with our values as some college, even military service, ate, in its haste to rush a bill through, Americans, our faith values as Jews, grew up in this country, know no other didn’t get it right. As a consequence, Christians, Muslims, every other faith country, and have no pathway to legal that bill cannot come in the House. in our country, as well as our Amer- status, young people like Javier in my We’re here today to debate the rule ican values, the values of our Founding district that I represent who graduated for H.R. 2775. One of the things that I Fathers. from high school in Summit County. do feel obligated to point out—whether Faith leaders from across the spec- He was the president of the student it’s comprehensive immigration re- trum have been among the most vocal body. Javier grew up in this country, form, whether it’s any of the other supporters of the Senate comprehen- was brought here when he was young, things that people talk about—if you

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Who getting behind those who are already tient Protection and Affordable Care knows who they are. Who knows if they in line in our current legal system. Act signed into law by President represent a security risk. There is no citizenship that becomes Obama on March 21, 2010. This is sec- There’s a solution. Let’s get serious. anybody’s right through this Senate tion 1513, section (d). This is a section Let’s increase the number of Border immigration reform bill. It simply cre- Patrol agents. Let’s implement high- that deals with the employer mandate. ates a line, a line behind those who are tech measures at the border. It’s not Section (d): already in line, but a light at the end rocket science. Effective date—The amendments made by of the tunnel to show that some day this section shall apply to months beginning Guess what? Our friends in the Sen- ate have figured it out. They passed an those who aspire to give back to this after December 31, 2013. country, to make this country wealthi- That doesn’t sound ambiguous. That immigration reform bill that includes provisions that get serious about en- er and more prosperous, those who as- doesn’t sound difficult to comprehend, pire to pay taxes, those who aspire to yet we are told that selectively the forcing our southern border that will substantially reduce—not eliminate— contribute to Social Security, those President has decided he doesn’t want who aspire to live within the rule of to enforce this, that it is inconvenient illegal crossings. It won’t happen by itself. We have to pass it. We have to law, are able to do so someday. for him to enforce this, it runs counter That families are reunited now, not bring up that bill and pass it, rather to what some of his friends in some of in 10 years, not in 20 years, and we than redundant measures that don’t do the largest corporations in this coun- don’t have to ever again tell a young anything. try are telling him that they want—not girl coming home from school, sorry, what the American people want, but Mr. Speaker, the Coalition of Evangelicals have put together an ex- your parents have been removed over a what they want—and the President taillight or because they were in the simply suspends this part of the law in cellent statement of principles on im- migration reform. The evangelical wrong place at the wrong time or be- a blog post on July 2 of this year. cause their workplace was raided be- This is a fear that people have in my Christian leaders have called for a bi- partisan solution that respects the cause of an unscrupulous employer. district: How do we trust that this We can and we must do better. The God-given dignity of every person, pro- President is going to enforce the laws urgency is now. Not only are families tects the unity of the immediate fam- that, under the Constitution, he is told torn apart every day, not only are that he must enforce? How do we trust ily, and respects the rule of law. Mr. Speaker, I submit this policy there close to a thousand people a day the Attorney General, who has sort of crossing that border illegally, which statement to the RECORD. selectively decided what laws suit his will continue until we act, but we’re purpose and what laws don’t and selec- EVANGELICAL STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM costing Americans jobs and opportuni- tively enforces those laws? ties every day as well. Entrepreneurs Why we are here today is because of Our national immigration laws have cre- ated a moral, economic and political crisis in and founders and folks that are looking the administration’s selective enforce- America. Initiatives to remedy this crisis at where to start their great next com- ment of their law. I wasn’t in favor of have led to polarization and name calling in pany that will employ thousands or the Patient Protection and Affordable which opponents have misrepresented each tens of thousands of people are turning Care Act. I voted against it. I voted other’s positions as open borders and am- away from our shores. We’re turning against it in committee. I voted nesty versus deportations of millions. This them away from our shores. against it in the House version. I voted false choice has led to an unacceptable polit- Mr. Speaker, I call upon my col- against it after it came back from the ical stalemate at the federal level at a tragic human cost. leagues to take up comprehensive im- Senate. I’ll vote against it every As evangelical Christian leaders, we call migration reform and pass the Senate chance I get. for a bipartisan solution on immigration bill now. The fact of the matter is the Presi- that: I reserve the balance of my time. dent signed it into law and then de- Respects the God-given dignity of every Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, let me cided it’s inconvenient. So when the ef- person just remind my colleagues here on the fective date reads, ‘‘The amendments Protects the unity of the immediate family Respects the rule of law floor of the House that we are consid- made by this section shall apply to Guarantees secure national borders ering House Resolution 339 that pro- months beginning after December 31, Ensures fairness to taxpayers vides for consideration of H.R. 2775, the 2013,’’ the President decides that’s in- Establishes a path toward legal status and/ No Subsidies Without Verification Act convenient and he doesn’t want to do or citizenship for those who qualify and who of 2013. And despite all of the tactics to that anymore. He just suspends it, even wish to become permanent residents We urge our nation’s leaders to work to- distract from that debate, that is what though the law is the law. We never gether with the American people to pass im- the debate centers on today. took a vote on that. We never said, Mr. migration reform that embodies these key I would like to point out to my col- President, we’re with you or against principles and that will make our nation leagues an opinion piece in The Wall you on this. He simply decided. proud. Street Journal from today called That’s not the way this country is to For signatories, go to ‘‘Stopping ObamaCare Fraud.’’ I’m run. That’s not our constitutional Re- evangelicalimmigrationtable.com. going to read a little bit of the opinion public that our Founders envisioned for It’s not only people of faith. It’s piece: us. This is unilateral government by a every American who, as we stare in the Every politician claims to hate fraud in ruler, which, by definition, is not al- mirror at night, a vast majority of government, and the House of Representa- lowed under our Constitution. whom know that our grandparents, our tives will have a chance to prove it Wednes- I urge my colleagues to vote in favor great-grandparents, perhaps great- day when it votes to close a gigantic hole for of the rule, and I urge my colleagues to great-great-grandparents from the potential abuse in the Affordable Care Act. vote in favor of the underlying bill. Mayflower, somewhere along the line, The Health and Human Services Department Mr. Speaker, our predecessors, our par- announced in July that it won’t verify indi- I reserve the balance of my time. vidual eligibility for the tens of billion in in- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- ents and our grandparents, came to surance subsidies that the law will dole out. self such time as I may consume. these shores seeking opportunity, hope, Americans are supposed to receive those sub- Are we serious about border security? and freedom, just as so many immi- sidies based on income and only if their em- Is the border going to secure itself? grants do today. ployer doesn’t provide federally approved

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The Presi- applicant’s word on their projected house- ance product through the exchange, dent has decided now even with his own hold income. It seems that what it calls more than 80,000 people in my district. law, he got everything he wanted in ‘‘operational barriers’’ continue to prevent Again, these things are just hap- the law, he’s going to selectively en- Health and Human Services from checking pening. I mean, this is information force. If we’re going to talk about the applications against Internal Revenue Serv- that I’m sharing here with the public. rule of law, let’s talk about the rule of ice income data. This has nothing to do with these bills The administration argues that the fear of law. later HHS audits will keep applicants hon- that we’re talking about, 40 repeals of The bill rule before us today is a good est, though the threat of such checks has ObamaCare, this redundant bill here rule. It ensures that those taxpayer hardly prevented other fraud. The Treasury today, where they like or don’t like subsidies are going to individuals who Inspector General estimates that 21 to 25 what the President is doing, they want are deserving of those subsidies. And percent of earned income tax credits go to to do it themselves they like what for crying out loud, let’s stop the people who aren’t eligible. An equivalent President Obama is doing so much. crooks. rate of fraud in the Affordable Care Act I mean, these things are nothing. I reserve the balance of my time. could mean $250 billion in bad payments in a These things aren’t going to the Sen- Mr. POLIS. I would inquire if the decade. And does Health and Human Services gentleman has any remaining speak- really plan to claw back overpayments from ate. These things aren’t being signed. individual exchange participants? They are absolutely symbolic and a ers? House Republicans by contrast will offer a complete waste of time, while this Mr. BURGESS. The gentleman from vote that matters on Tennessee Representa- body hasn’t spent 1 minute on the floor Texas has unlimited speakers in him- tive Diane Black’s bill to require the admin- in consideration of an immigration re- self; but beyond me, no. istration to have a verification system in form bill; not 1 minute, which is why Mr. POLIS. Okay. The hordes of peo- place before it hands out subsidies. Demo- I’m taking this time, instead of talking ple coming to speak on this bill were crats have been unusually quiet in their op- about nothing—nothing, nothing, noth- not apparent to me here, but I’m pre- position, perhaps because it is hard to justify pared to close, Mr. Speaker, seeing no voting in effect to give Americans subsidies ing—41 repeals of Affordable Care Act to which they have no legal entitlement. when it ain’t going to happen because speakers, and I yield myself the bal- Savings for taxpayers aside, the political elections matter and have con- ance of my time. merit of the House bill is that it puts a spot- sequences—nothing—not 1 minute on Mr. Speaker, despite spending hours light on a major ObamaCare failure and something, something big: securing our and days of debate here on the Afford- makes Democrats vote either to fix it or to border, restoring the rule of law, reduc- able Care Act, repealing it, defunding simply go along with the failure. It also ing our deficit, shoring up Social Secu- it, it’s being implemented. That’s hap- highlights another case in which with the rity, improving our national security, pening. Elections have consequences. Obama administration is refusing to enforce As the Speaker of this esteemed body black-letter law. Republicans are asking making sure that our system is aligned that a vast new entitlement be held to the with our values. himself has said, to paraphrase, it is most basic due diligence, or be prudently de- These are big deals. Not 1 minute. unlikely we’ll repeal ObamaCare with a layed until it can. If Democrats can’t sup- Not 1 minute. A lot of time on nothing, fellow named Obama in the White port that vote, voters should know. nothing, nothing, nothing. That’s what House. That’s simply a truism. Yet Again, that was from today’s Wall we’re doing today; it’s what we did yes- here we are today discussing something Street Journal Review & Outlook. terday. I sure hope it’s not what we’re that will go nowhere and does nothing, Mr. Speaker, it’s pretty apparent doing tomorrow, but, sadly, I’m not op- instead of something that goes some- that the administration is only enforc- timistic. where and does something. ing those parts of the law that it finds We need to act, Mr. Speaker, on so This bill before us fails to replace our in its own best interest, and if some- many pressing national issues. Surely broken immigration system with one thing is inconvenient or embarrassing, we can spare 1 minute or 10 minutes or that works. If this bill before us today it suspends the enforcement. 15 minutes to discuss and pass the Sen- passes, I guarantee you that a thou- I reserve the balance of my time. ate immigration reform bill instead of sand people will continue to cross ille- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, my col- this nothing. This nothing going no- gally into the country tomorrow, the league says we are discussing some bill where, just like yesterday, just like to- next day, and the next day. This bill related to the Affordable Care Act or morrow. does not secure our border at all. This health care. It’s simply not true that We can do better, Mr. Speaker. This bill does not reduce our deficit by over this House is working on health care. Nation deserves an institution in the $100 billion. This bill does not reflect The Affordable Care Act is being imple- House of Representatives that serves our values in our immigration system. mented. It wasn’t repealed. I know the people of this country, serves the This bill does not allow us to look in there was a candidate that ran for people in addressing real issues that the mirror at night knowing that we President against Mr. Obama that they face; people that are tired of the are a Nation of immigrants and a Na- wanted to repeal it. Had he been elect- undermining of our law by people tion of laws, and we must reconcile ed, it still would have had to pass these working illegally, people that are tired those two. Chambers. It didn’t happen. Elections of families being torn apart, and people The Senate passed a bipartisan com- happened. The health care reforms are that are tired of a thousand people a prehensive immigration bill last June, being implemented. I just met with day illegally crossing our southern bor- a bill that holds true to these prin- some of the folks in the exchanges der today, and yes, tomorrow because ciples, these principles of fiscal respon- from my State of Colorado in my office of the refusal of this body to allow even sibility, reducing our deficit, shoring earlier this morning. I realize the 1 minute to discuss or debate a bill on up Social Security, the principle of na- House of Representatives has voted 40 immigration reform. tional security, of finally getting seri- times—41 times—to repeal ObamaCare. I reserve the balance of my time. ous about securing our southern bor- It’s just talk. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I would der, implementing mandatory work- The shopping period in the exchanges remind everyone in the House Chamber place authentication to ensure that begins on October 1. Coloradans, like that seven times the House has voted employers are following the law, the many across the country, are rolling to restrict, delay, defund a portion of principle of job creation and competi- up their sleeves, going to work and fig- the Affordable Care Act; seven times tiveness, ensuring that the great com- uring out what the Affordable Care Act those have passed into law and been panies of tomorrow are based here and means. We even had bipartisan support signed by the President. that we have access to the talent we

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We’ll rely on self-attestation. ment of Health and Human Services, raised by the U.S. Conference of Catho- They were required to do that be- the Inspector General, ensure that lic Bishops, by the Evangelical Immi- cause, by not enforcing the employer those individuals who come and say, gration Table, by faith-based groups in mandate that was in their law that hey, I’m eligible for a subsidy, to en- a broad coalition across this country, they signed, by not enforcing the em- sure that they are, in fact, eligible for and by those who value our traditions ployer mandate, the data would not be that subsidy. and our values as Americans. collected and, in fact, there was no way We fight all the time in committee This bill does nothing to reconcile to enforce that data. with money going out the door at the our immigration system with our val- So we simply don’t need the data. Department of Health and Human ues; and the Senate immigration bill We’ll trust; people are going to be hon- Services, the pay-and-chase model. It does. We can take it up now. We can est. If they come in and say they need clearly doesn’t work. pass it now. The President has ex- a subsidy, of course they need a sub- Medicare and Medicaid, inappro- pressed a willingness to sign it now. I sidy. We’ll give it to them. And, yeah, priate payments, inefficient expendi- encourage my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ at some point, it might even be tures happen all the time. Let’s not and defeat the previous question, to checked against their IRS records. make that worse. Let’s stop paying the vote ‘‘no’’ on this restrictive rule and How are you going to call that back crooks. We have an opportunity today unnecessary bill so that finally we can from someone who doesn’t have the to stop paying the crooks. bring forward the Senate immigration money anymore because, after all, the Mr. Speaker, today’s rule provides reform bill, pass it, and send it to the dollars and the subsidy don’t go to the for the consideration of a critical bill President of the United States to get individual; they go to the insurance to protect taxpayer dollars from the serious about addressing problems the company. It’s not like that individual rampant fraud inevitable in an under- American people by an overwhelming went and deposited that in a bank ac- taking as massive as the health insur- majority actually want us to solve. count. It went to their insurance com- ance overhaul that is known as pany to buy their health insurance. ObamaCare. b 1315 The money’s been spent, the policy I congratulate my colleague from The Senate bipartisan bill would has been utilized or not, but that water Tennessee (Mrs. BLACK) for her bring people like Javier out of the is under the bridge. thoughtful piece of legislation. And for shadows, reunite Gabriella and her sis- I didn’t ask for this debate. I didn’t that reason, I encourage my colleagues ter with her parents, and provide them ask for the President to sign the health to vote ‘‘yes’’ on the rule and ‘‘yes’’ on with an accelerated 5-year path to earn care bill into law, but he did. But then the underlying bill. permanent residence so that they can I sure didn’t ask him to just delay Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance contribute to making our country even parts of it. of my time, and I move the previous greater. If anything is inconvenient to you, question on the resolution. Mr. Speaker, today’s debate isn’t Mr. President, just kind of put it away, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The really about the Affordable Care Act, put it to the side. question is on ordering the previous or even health care in general. What’s All kinds of things have fallen off the question. happening is happening. Some people Affordable Care Act as it’s bucked and The question was taken; and the like it; some people don’t. It’s hap- burped down the road towards imple- Speaker pro tempore announced that pening. mentation. You may remember the de- the ayes appeared to have it. This debate is purely politics. I ask bate about preexisting conditions. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, on that my friends on the other side of the What about the Federal preexisting I demand the yeas and nays. aisle, Why are we not focused on re- condition program? The yeas and nays were ordered. placing our broken immigration sys- Anyone who showed up after Feb- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- tem with one that works? ruary 1 of this year to be covered under ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- My colleagues on the other side of the Federal preexisting condition pro- ceedings on this question will be post- the aisle, join me in voting ‘‘no,’’ de- gram was told, sorry, the window is poned. feating this rule, and defeating the pre- closed; we’re not signing up any more f vious question. Perhaps we can finally individuals because we’re out of RECESS get to work on the people’s business money. So they had to wait 11 months here in the House of Representatives until the Elysian Fields of the Afford- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and finally fix our broken immigration able Care Act spread out before them. ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair system and replace it with one that But what are they to do for that 11 declares the House in recess subject to works for our prosperity, our security, months if they’ve got a diagnosis the call of the Chair. and for job creation for Americans. which is incompatible with life unless Accordingly (at 1 o’clock and 20 min- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance they get treatment? utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. of my time. But the administration didn’t care f Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield about that. They simply suspended en- b 1410 myself such time as I may consume. rollment to the preexisting condition Again, let me remind you why we are program. AFTER RECESS here today. We are here today because Well, what about the caps on out-of- The recess having expired, the House the President, who signed the Patient pocket expenses that an individual was called to order by the Speaker pro Protection and Affordable Care Act could incur during a year? tempore (Mr. YODER) at 2 o’clock and into law in March of 2010, on July 2 of Under the Affordable Care Act there 10 minutes p.m. this year decided he was not going to were caps signed in law by the Presi- f enforce a portion of the law. Unilater- dent. Well, the caps were excluded be- ally, the President made the decision, cause it’s kind of inconvenient, and we ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER didn’t consult with Congress, put it out don’t want to do that anymore. PRO TEMPORE in a blog post on one of their White The small business health exchanges The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House Web sites on July 2. are delayed for a year. What else is ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings

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Messer Rogers (KY) Thornberry The first electronic vote will be con- Mica Rogers (MI) Tiberi Cartwright Herrera Beutler Olson Miller (FL) Rohrabacher Tipton Denham McCarthy (NY) Payne ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining Miller (MI) Rokita Turner Grimm Nadler Young (FL) electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Miller, Gary Rooney Upton minute votes. Mullin Ros-Lehtinen Valadao b 1437 Mulvaney Roskam Wagner f Murphy (PA) Ross Walberg Messrs. SIRES, MCDERMOTT, Neugebauer Rothfus Walden GEORGE MILLER of California, CAR- PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Noem Royce Walorski SON of Indiana, and NEAL changed OF H.R. 2775, NO SUBSIDIES Nugent Runyan Weber (TX) Nunes Ryan (WI) Webster (FL) their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ WITHOUT VERIFICATION ACT Nunnelee Salmon Wenstrup So the previous question was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Palazzo Sanford Westmoreland The result of the vote was announced Paulsen Scalise Whitfield finished business is the vote on order- Pearce Schock Williams as above recorded. ing the previous question on the reso- Perry Schweikert Wilson (SC) The SPEAKER pro tempore. The lution (H. Res. 339) providing for con- Petri Scott, Austin Wittman question is on the resolution. sideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to con- Pittenger Sensenbrenner Wolf The question was taken; and the Pitts Sessions Womack dition the provision of premium and Poe (TX) Shimkus Woodall Speaker pro tempore announced that cost-sharing subsidies under the Pa- Pompeo Shuster Yoder the ayes appeared to have it. tient Protection and Affordable Care Posey Simpson Yoho Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I Price (GA) Smith (MO) Young (AK) Act upon a certification that a pro- Radel Smith (NE) Young (IN) demand the yeas and nays. gram to verify household income and The yeas and nays were ordered. other qualifications for such subsidies NAYS—196 The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is operational, and for other purposes, Andrews Foster Matsui will be a 5-minute vote. on which the yeas and nays were or- Barber Frankel (FL) McCollum The vote was taken by electronic de- dered. Barrow (GA) Fudge McDermott vice, and there were—yeas 228, nays Bass Gabbard McGovern The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Beatty Gallego McIntyre 195, not voting 9, as follows: tion. Becerra Garamendi McNerney [Roll No. 457] The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Bera (CA) Garcia Meeks Bishop (GA) Grayson Meng YEAS—228 question is on ordering the previous Bishop (NY) Green, Al Michaud Aderholt Diaz-Balart Jones question. Blumenauer Green, Gene Miller, George Alexander Duffy Jordan The vote was taken by electronic de- Bonamici Grijalva Moore Amash Duncan (SC) Joyce vice, and there were—yeas 227, nays Brady (PA) Gutie´rrez Moran Amodei Duncan (TN) Kelly (PA) Braley (IA) Hahn Murphy (FL) Bachmann Ellmers King (IA) 196, not voting 9, as follows: Brown (FL) Hanabusa Napolitano Bachus Farenthold King (NY) [Roll No. 456] Brownley (CA) Hastings (FL) Neal Barletta Fincher Kingston Bustos Heck (WA) Negrete McLeod Barr Fitzpatrick Kinzinger (IL) YEAS—227 Butterfield Higgins Nolan Barton Fleischmann Kline Aderholt Crawford Harper Capps Himes O’Rourke Benishek Fleming Labrador Alexander Crenshaw Harris Capuano Hinojosa Owens Bentivolio Flores LaMalfa Amash Culberson Hartzler Ca´ rdenas Holt Pallone Bilirakis Forbes Lamborn Amodei Daines Hastings (WA) Carney Honda Pascrell Bishop (UT) Fortenberry Lance Bachmann Davis, Rodney Heck (NV) Carson (IN) Horsford Pastor (AZ) Black Foxx Lankford Bachus Dent Hensarling Castor (FL) Hoyer Pelosi Blackburn Franks (AZ) Latham Barletta DeSantis Holding Castro (TX) Huffman Perlmutter Boustany Frelinghuysen Latta Barr DesJarlais Hudson Chu Israel Peters (CA) Brady (TX) Gardner LoBiondo Barton Diaz-Balart Huelskamp Cicilline Jackson Lee Peters (MI) Bridenstine Garrett Long Benishek Duffy Huizenga (MI) Clarke Jeffries Peterson Brooks (AL) Gerlach Lucas Bentivolio Duncan (SC) Hultgren Clay Johnson (GA) Pingree (ME) Brooks (IN) Gibbs Luetkemeyer Bilirakis Duncan (TN) Hunter Cleaver Johnson, E. B. Pocan Broun (GA) Gibson Lummis Bishop (UT) Ellmers Hurt Clyburn Kaptur Polis Buchanan Gingrey (GA) Marchant Black Farenthold Issa Cohen Keating Price (NC) Bucshon Gohmert Marino Blackburn Fincher Jenkins Connolly Kelly (IL) Quigley Burgess Goodlatte Massie Boustany Fitzpatrick Johnson (OH) Conyers Kennedy Rahall Calvert Gosar McCarthy (CA) Brady (TX) Fleischmann Johnson, Sam Cooper Kildee Rangel Camp Gowdy McCaul Bridenstine Fleming Jones Costa Kilmer Richmond Campbell Granger McClintock Brooks (AL) Flores Jordan Courtney Kind Roybal-Allard Cantor Graves (GA) McHenry Brooks (IN) Forbes Joyce Crowley Kirkpatrick Ruiz Capito Graves (MO) McIntyre Broun (GA) Fortenberry Kelly (PA) Cuellar Kuster Ruppersberger Carter Griffin (AR) McKeon Buchanan Foxx King (IA) Cummings Langevin Rush Cassidy Griffith (VA) McKinley Bucshon Franks (AZ) King (NY) Davis (CA) Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) Chabot Guthrie McMorris Burgess Frelinghuysen Kingston Davis, Danny Larson (CT) Sa´ nchez, Linda Chaffetz Hall Rodgers Calvert Gardner Kinzinger (IL) DeFazio Lee (CA) T. Coble Hanna Meadows Camp Garrett Kline DeGette Levin Sanchez, Loretta Coffman Harper Meehan Campbell Gerlach Labrador Delaney Lewis Sarbanes Cole Harris Messer Cantor Gibbs LaMalfa DeLauro Lipinski Schakowsky Collins (GA) Hartzler Mica Capito Gibson Lamborn DelBene Loebsack Schiff Collins (NY) Hastings (WA) Miller (FL) Carter Gingrey (GA) Lance Deutch Lofgren Schneider Conaway Heck (NV) Miller (MI) Cassidy Gohmert Lankford Dingell Lowenthal Schrader Cook Hensarling Miller, Gary Chabot Goodlatte Latham Doggett Lowey Schwartz Cotton Holding Mullin Chaffetz Gosar Latta Doyle Lujan Grisham Scott (VA) Cramer Hudson Mulvaney Coble Gowdy LoBiondo Duckworth (NM) Scott, David Crawford Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Coffman Granger Long Edwards Luja´ n, Ben Ray Serrano Crenshaw Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Cole Graves (GA) Lucas Ellison (NM) Sewell (AL) Culberson Hultgren Noem Collins (GA) Graves (MO) Luetkemeyer Engel Lynch Shea-Porter Daines Hunter Nugent Collins (NY) Griffin (AR) Lummis Enyart Maffei Sherman Davis, Rodney Hurt Nunes Conaway Griffith (VA) Marchant Eshoo Maloney, Sinema Denham Issa Nunnelee Cook Guthrie Marino Esty Carolyn Sires Dent Jenkins Palazzo Cotton Hall Massie Farr Maloney, Sean Slaughter DeSantis Johnson (OH) Paulsen Cramer Hanna McCarthy (CA) Fattah Matheson Smith (WA) DesJarlais Johnson, Sam Pearce

VerDate Sep 11 2014 13:51 Jan 26, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0688 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\H11SE3.000 H11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13432 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 Perry Royce Tiberi NOT VOTING—9 supportive family, after struggling Petri Runyan Tipton Grimm Nadler Rigell with lung cancer for many years. Clay Pittenger Ryan (WI) Turner Herrera Beutler Olson Ruppersberger Pitts Salmon was born and reared in south Florida Upton McCarthy (NY) Payne Young (FL) Poe (TX) Sanford Valadao and developed into a hardworking, re- Pompeo Scalise Wagner b 1446 markable man, a strong voice for his Posey Schock Walberg Price (GA) Schweikert Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN changed her district, as well as for the entire Sun- Walden shine State. Radel Scott, Austin Walorski vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Reed Sensenbrenner Mayor of Fort Lauderdale at an early Weber (TX) So the resolution was agreed to. Reichert Sessions Webster (FL) age, Clay quickly earned the respect of Renacci Shimkus The result of the vote was announced Wenstrup our community and cultivated the Ribble Shuster as above recorded. Westmoreland Rice (SC) Simpson skills necessary to be elected to the Whitfield A motion to reconsider was laid on Roby Smith (MO) House of Representatives in 1980, serv- Roe (TN) Smith (NE) Williams the table. Wilson (SC) ing here honorably for 26 years. Clay Rogers (AL) Smith (NJ) f set the bar high for a true gentleman, Rogers (KY) Smith (TX) Wittman Rogers (MI) Southerland Wolf THE JOURNAL and all who knew him can recall his Womack Rohrabacher Stewart The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- charming, old-school approach to life. Rokita Stivers Woodall ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the unfin- He worked in a bipartisan manner, Rooney Stockman Yoder similar to Congressmen Dante Fascell Ros-Lehtinen Stutzman Yoho ished business is the question on agree- Roskam Terry Young (AK) ing to the Speaker’s approval of the and Bill Lehman, who also recently Ross Thompson (PA) Young (IN) Journal, which the Chair will put de passed away. Rothfus Thornberry I am honored to have served with novo. such a remarkable man as E. Clay The question is on the Speaker’s ap- NAYS—195 Shaw. He’ll be remembered as a man of proval of the Journal. Andrews Grayson Nolan sterling character and high ideals, a Barber Green, Al O’Rourke Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- pillar of our community and a man of Barrow (GA) Green, Gene Owens nal stands approved. Bass Grijalva Pallone this institution. Beatty Gutie´rrez Pascrell f Clay is survived by his wife of 53 Becerra Hahn Pastor (AZ) REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER years, Emilie, who was always at his Bera (CA) Hanabusa Pelosi Bishop (GA) Hastings (FL) AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 2918 side. I ask for all of us here in this Perlmutter Chamber to take a moment of silence Bishop (NY) Heck (WA) Peters (CA) Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I ask Blumenauer Higgins in recognition of the great contribu- Peters (MI) unanimous consent my name be re- Bonamici Himes Peterson tions and sacrifice of a truly dedicated Brady (PA) Hinojosa Pingree (ME) moved as cosponsor on H.R. 2918. public servant. Braley (IA) Holt Pocan The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Brown (FL) Honda Mr. Speaker, I ask for a moment of Polis objection to the request of the gen- Brownley (CA) Horsford Price (NC) silence. Bustos Hoyer tleman from Indiana? Quigley f Butterfield Huffman Rahall There was no objection. Capps Israel Rangel f IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Capuano Jackson Lee Richmond ´ DR. CLARENCE BROOKS Cardenas Jeffries Roybal-Allard HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW Carney Johnson (GA) Ruiz (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given Carson (IN) Johnson, E. B. Rush Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I ask permission to address the House for 1 Cartwright Kaptur Ryan (OH) Castor (FL) Keating unanimous consent that when the minute.) Sa´ nchez, Linda Castro (TX) Kelly (IL) House adjourns today, it adjourn to T. Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Chu Kennedy Sanchez, Loretta meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow. today in honor and remembrance of Dr. Cicilline Kildee Sarbanes The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Clarence Brooks, a man dedicated to Clarke Kilmer Schakowsky Clay Kind objection to the request of the gen- his family, community, and friends. Dr. Schiff Cleaver Kirkpatrick tleman from Indiana? Schneider Clarence Brooks was a generous man Clyburn Kuster Schrader There was no objection. who committed his life to serving the Cohen Langevin Schwartz Connolly Larsen (WA) f community. His legacy spans 61 years Scott (VA) Conyers Larson (CT) and two generations. Scott, David REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Cooper Lee (CA) Dr. Clarence Brooks graduated from Serrano Costa Levin AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1077 Howard University Medical School in Courtney Lewis Sewell (AL) Crowley Lipinski Shea-Porter Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- 1975 at the age of 24. And as the young- Cuellar Loebsack Sherman mous consent to remove my name as a est member of his class, he was recog- Cummings Lofgren Sinema cosponsor of H.R. 1077. nized as the number one medical stu- Sires Davis (CA) Lowenthal The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there dent in family practice. Dr. Clarence Davis, Danny Lowey Slaughter DeFazio Lujan Grisham Smith (WA) objection to the request of the gen- Brooks immediately returned to his DeGette (NM) Speier tleman from Missouri? hometown of Fort Worth and joined his Delaney Luja´ n, Ben Ray Swalwell (CA) There was no objection. family practice, Brooks Clinic, which DeLauro (NM) Takano DelBene Lynch Thompson (CA) f was founded by his father and his Thompson (MS) uncle. Dr. Brooks served an average of Deutch Maffei MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY Dingell Maloney, Tierney 60 patients a day, acted as medical di- Doggett Carolyn Titus OF THE HONORABLE E. CLAY rector of two nursing homes, delivered Doyle Maloney, Sean Tonko SHAW, JR. Duckworth Matheson Tsongas babies, and worked hospital rotations Edwards Matsui Van Hollen (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was at two local hospitals. Ellison McCollum Vargas given permission to address the House In 1976, Dr. Brooks was named presi- Engel McDermott Veasey for 1 minute and to revise and extend dent of the Texas Sickle Cell Anemia Enyart McGovern Vela Eshoo McNerney Vela´ zquez her remarks.) Foundation and traveled the State edu- Esty Meeks Visclosky Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I cating communities on the disease and Farr Meng Walz rise today to honor the memory of an the benefits of being tested. He be- Fattah Michaud Wasserman Foster Miller, George Schultz extraordinary public servant, beloved lieved in giving back to the commu- Frankel (FL) Moore Waters colleague, gifted statesman, and fellow nity. Dr. Clarence Brooks supported Fudge Moran Watt Floridian, Congressman E. Clay Shaw, many young people in realizing their Gabbard Murphy (FL) Waxman Jr. passions in medicine, music, and art. Gallego Napolitano Welch Garamendi Neal Wilson (FL) Clay passed away peacefully last Additionally, he provided low-cost ath- Garcia Negrete McLeod Yarmuth night, surrounded by his loving and letic physicals to high school students

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today gardless of whether or not they had the ground where Assad will not have his to honor my alma mater, the great ability to pay, so they could have med- weapons of mass destruction and will University of Florida, and our incred- ical treatment. be put under international control. ible women’s gymnastic team, who Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please But if this is possible, I believe it was earned their first NCAA Super Six Na- join me in honor and remembrance of only possible because there is a cred- tional Championship. Dr. Clarence Brooks, whose kind spirit ible threat of U.S. military might, and I’m very proud of our Lady Gators, as and dedicated service touched the lives that causes the equation of both the they proved that hard work, tireless of so many in Fort Worth at his clinic Russians and the Syrians to think dedication and passion lead to great on Evans Avenue. He will be sorely about the United States. things. I know that, under the direc- missed. And that’s why I believe so strongly tion of Coach Faehn, many of these I offer my condolences to his wife, young ladies will represent not just the Sonya; his two daughters, Leigh Butler that if this falls apart, we need to strike in Syria to let Assad know that Gator Nation, but our Nation, the and Codie Brooks; two grandsons, United States of America, in the next Caleb and Gavin Butler; his brother, it is unacceptable to gas the civilian population. It is indeed a war crime. Olympics. Roy, and his wife, Jennifer; three sis- Ladies, I commend you for your ex- ters, Marion Bryant, Carol Brooks, and Many of us today watched pictures of ceptional work ethic, your talent and Marie Ann Washington; and many children foaming at the mouth and drive in achieving this title. Congratu- nieces, nephews, and friends. dying and shaking, and it’s just some- lations, ladies. May he rest in peace, Mr. Speaker. thing that will live with me for the And as we like to say back home in rest of my life. f Gainesville, it’s great to be a Florida So I think what the President’s pro- Gator and part of the Gator Nation. CONGRATULATING JACKSON ELEC- posing is balanced; it’s moderate. I will f TRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORA- vote ‘‘yes,’’ and I urge my colleagues to TION do the same. TODAY IS A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE (Mr. COLLINS of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the f The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. House for 1 minute and to revise and VALADAO). Under the Speaker’s an- extend his remarks.) THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DEMAND nounced policy of January 3, 2013, the Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speak- JUSTICE gentleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT) er, I rise to honor Jackson Electric is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- Membership Corporation on its 75th an- (Mr. DESANTIS asked and was given ignee of the majority leader. niversary. This year, Jackson EMC will permission to address the House for 1 Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, this is mark 75 years of providing reliable, af- minute and to revise and extend his re- a day of remembrance. It is a solemn fordable energy to homes and busi- marks.) day. It is a day that brings back tragic nesses throughout 10 Georgia counties. Mr. DESANTIS. Mr. Speaker, the at- memories for all of us. And then, in The Jackson EMC has the distinction tacks of September 11, 2001, caused some ways, it brings great hope. of being the largest electric coopera- many Americans to appreciate the dan- We all remember where we were on tive in the State of Georgia and the ger posed by Islamic-inspired ter- 9/11/2001. And I know there are some second-largest in the United States. rorism. Following September 11, 2001, that say, I just can’t take seeing what While Jackson EMC has grown expo- Americans from all walks of life re- happened that day; I don’t want to see nentially since its founding in 1938, it solved that we would bring swift and any more video. And I would only sub- continues to offer its original member- harsh justice to America’s enemies. mit, it is important not to forget. ship fee of only $5. Today, Jackson The routing of al Qaeda and the To fly planes into buildings, use EMC serves more than 210,000 meters Taliban following 9/11 showed that ter- them as bombs, is an act of war, just as and benefits its members with rates rorists and those who harbor them dropping bombs in Pearl Harbor was an substantially below the State and na- would pay a steep price for their barba- act of war. Even though there were no tional average. rism. Even when some targets, such as boots on the ground at Pearl Harbor, While I am sorry to miss the 75th an- Osama bin Laden, remained illusive, even though there were no boots on the niversary celebration, I want to extend America continued to press forward pa- ground in New York City or Wash- my congratulations and best wishes to tiently until we finally exacted justice. ington, D.C., using bombs, whether planes or missiles are personally set, all Jackson employees and members, On September 11, 2012, 1 year ago which include myself. May the next 75 they’re acts of war. today, four of our fellow citizens, in- I wasn’t aware until this past week- years bring even more innovation and cluding our Ambassador to Libya, were continued success in providing afford- end that there’s only been one time massacred by Islamic terrorists in when article 5 of our NATO alliance able energy needed to fuel Georgia’s Benghazi. The targeting of a diplomat economy. has been triggered. That article of the breached recognized standards of civ- NATO alliance is a mandatory require- f ilized behavior that stretch back cen- ment, and it requires that when any turies. b 1500 signatory to NATO, any member of And yet, one year later, justice has NATO is attacked in an act of war, THE SYRIAN CRISIS not been brought to our enemies in then all other members of NATO must (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given Benghazi. Have we lost our resolve? take it as if they’ve been attacked in permission to address the House for 1 Our enemies hide in plain sight, an act of war and go to war against minute and to revise and extend his re- speaking with journalists and boasting whoever attacked one of the NATO marks.) of their crimes. The victims of the members. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, as the Benghazi attack deserve justice. The The only time that’s been triggered ranking member on the House Foreign American people demand justice. was 9/11 of 2001 when the United States

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It were instantly at war with whatever So you had all these agreements with should have been the U.S. administra- country attacked us. The problem was him, just like you do with us. tion that said that we’re going to do, we didn’t know who attacked us; and, And then Qadhafi was a bad man. But actually, what George W. Bush did be- as a result, it did end up eventually after 2003, when you invaded Iraq, it fore the Iraq war. He tried every diplo- matic approach he could. He went to causing other countries to go with us scared him so badly that he became the U.N. repeatedly. They got resolu- into Afghanistan and Iraq. your ally. You had many agreements Actually, within about 4 months of with him, he and family members, par- tions passed ordering Iraq to open up their weapons systems, ordering Iraq going into Afghanistan, with less than ticularly family members. I remember to do the right things, which they re- 500 special ops and intelligence individ- meeting his son here, who said he was fused to do. The first reaction of the uals, the Taliban was defeated. And meeting with people in the administra- much-maligned George W. Bush admin- then came our mistake, where we tion, was going around Capitol Hill istration was to go to the U.N., get added tens of thousands of American meeting. I didn’t have a meeting with agreements, get resolutions passed, and troops and allied troops and we became him, other than just meeting him, then enforce those resolutions. occupiers instead of those that de- someone introducing him. But this was So we’ve come to a sad day, now 12 feated the Taliban, and left the coun- Qadhafi’s family here because after years after 9/11 of 2001, where we’re not try back in the hands of those who 2003, he had become our ally. the ones who proposed diplomacy be- should have had it. And as some in the Middle East have fore we come in and act like a bully in But 9/11 should truly evoke the emo- pointed out, he was doing everything a country in which there was no na- tions that we had that day, as people he could to provide you information tional security interest, just as our were trapped 1,000 feet or so above the with who the terrorists were. He was Secretary of Defense Bob Gates said be- street surface and had to make a deci- your partner. You had agreements with fore the administration bombed Qa- sion, do I want to burn up in a horrible him. You had signed agreements, dhafi, destroyed his air force, and made burning death, or do I jump to my verbal agreements. He was your part- it possible for the rebels, including all death? ner, and you turned on him. the al Qaeda that were immersed with- I think most all of us resolved that And even Assad, as bad a guy as most in them, to take over Libya; and that day, including those of us who were not people knew he was and is, you had ultimately led to a year ago, when our in Congress, that it should be our job, Secretary Clinton out there saying, oh, Ambassador, Sean Smith, Ty Woods, as a Nation, to ensure that Americans Assad’s a reformer. He’s going to be and Glen Doherty were killed and oth- were never put to a choice like that okay. ers wounded. again, ever. But we have watched you, with the Bad decisions have consequences. Actions we knew had to be taken, Northern Alliance, with Mubarak, with Most everyone is familiar with the old and authorization of use of military Qadhafi, with all of these people who adage that those who refuse to learn force was passed. In the haste to get it were your friends, your allies with from history are destined to repeat it. passed to give the President authority whom you had agreements, and you The trouble is you cannot learn from to go forward, it had far too much tossed them aside and ran them out of history until you learn what the his- flexibility. So we have been able suc- office, only to give control to the Mus- tory was. So when some may be tempt- cessfully to rein some of that in in the lim Brotherhood. ed to ask what difference it makes with past months. More work has to be We do not understand what you’re what happened at Benghazi a year ago, done. doing; and privately we ask among our- it makes a difference in avoiding re- But in the Middle East, the question selves here in the Middle East, Which peating history because we could not is coming up in the last few days from one of us, your allies, will you turn learn from history because the admin- leaders over there who did not wish to against next? istration was hiding the truth. be identified publicly, but the ques- Which one of us will you decide is a I have come to meet and know sur- tions were asked: throwaway, you don’t need us any- viving family members of those we lost Do the people in your government more? in Benghazi. They feel like the blood of not understand that on 9/11 you had We’re concerned, but we don’t want their loved ones should be enough to radical Islamists, Muslim Brotherhood to tell people because we don’t want require truth. They would like to think people, al Qaeda, trained by the them to take that as a sign they need if there was anything accomplished by Taliban, but Muslim Brotherhood at to be coming after us and us be the the loss of their loved one, it could be the core, that attacked you? ones they discard next. that we could learn our lessons to be And you went to war, you said, That’s no way to have an inter- sure it didn’t happen again. against al Qaeda, the Taliban, and that national policy. It’s no way to be the Unfortunately, after two U.S. Embas- the Muslim Brotherhood supports greatest peacemaker in the world, sies were attacked and people died in them. And you’re at war with them. when your allies worry because they’ve the late 1990s during the Clinton ad- And then do you not remember that seen you completely disregard signed ministration, the truth was not effec- that’s who you’ve been at war with? agreements, verbal agreements, pats on tively and completely learned, and we And this administration, the Obama the back. didn’t learn properly from those les- administration, has said they’re not I mean, you know, when you see the sons. So we have to learn another les- engaged in a war on terror. They’re videos of our great Secretary of State son at Benghazi, which was a year ago only at war with al Qaeda. And they Kerry sitting with Assad, having lavish today. But we can’t learn a lesson when mistakenly thought al Qaeda was on meals and meetings and then all of a we don’t know what the truth is. the run. Well, if they were on the run, sudden he’s such a horrendous ogre And it scares our allies. They don’t it was a run toward killing more peo- that you’ve got to hurt him somehow. know if they can trust us. Members of ple. And this stuff about America is the Congress can be a big help in letting al- And these leaders in the Middle East only one that can effectively hit Syria, lies know that, hey, we appreciate the have asked: If you could remember so we have to be the ones. Why peace you’re trying to bring. We appre- that, then why did you come into wouldn’t it be someone who is in ciate what you’re trying to do. Let us

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It’s a wonder- humbly submit that love, respect, and jected or failed to answer multiple Freedom ful thing to have working relationships admiration that leads to lies and cover- of Information requests made by CBS News, with people on the other side of the ups are not actually love, respect, and as well as appeals of the denials. The agency world that are in the hotspots. admiration. It is the lowest form of cites exemptions related to ongoing inves- I continue to communicate with Ty contempt. These heroes deserve better. tigations of national security. Woods’ widow. Ty and Dorothy have a One of the greatest speeches I ever There’s an article today by John Sex- young son. She said he’s got so much of heard was by a man named Barack ton from Breitbart, saying: Ty in him that he’s more than a hand- Obama. I heard the speech. It touched It’s been nearly a year since the attack ful. Because that’s an American hero. me deeply. We shouldn’t be a red State which killed four Americans in Benghazi. Ty and Glen were two men who heard or a blue State. We shouldn’t be black During that time, various minute-by-minute that our people were under attack; and or white. We should be Americans. And accounts of the attack have been published. rather than go on planning for a cam- I want so desperately for this country In addition, the administration’s decisions to paign trip the next day or sitting down to come together in that way, and I refuse additional security requests and to re- and having meals with others, casually know it can happen, because I saw it vise its talking points after the attack have been examined in detail. going through conversations, whatever happen on September 12, 2001. is done, that’s not what these two I was a judge at the time, and I Further down, it says: former SEALs did. We knew there were watched as hundreds of people came The general outlines of the CIA effort have two former Navy SEALs, but it’s out- into our town square, as they did all been reported. One fact which has not been rageous that when the names were re- over the country. America came to- highlighted is that the U.N. arms embargo of leased, this administration used the Libya, which the United States helped pass gether. There was no red America, blue in 2011, makes shipping weapons in or out of words ‘‘they were killed while seeking America. There was not a single hy- the country of Libya a violation of inter- cover.’’ I didn’t know Ty Woods and I phenated America in this country on national law. Indeed, the way the U.N. reso- didn’t know Glen Doherty. I had never 9/12. We all held hands, embraced, lution is written, even knowingly allowing met them personally. I certainly have touched in some way, as we sang ‘‘God such shipments to take place may be a viola- come to know them vicariously since. Bless America’’ and ‘‘Amazing Grace’’ tion of the agreement. But I know enough SEALs, former and and prayed together. And I looked b 1530 present, to know that those two former around and my heart soared as I saw Navy SEALs did not die seeking cover. Americans—skin color didn’t matter, Yet we keep hearing that guns were I knew it instantly when I read that. creed didn’t matter, national origin being shipped from Libya, perhaps to What an outrage. didn’t matter, age didn’t matter. We Turkey, perhaps making their way to When I was in the Army at Fort were Americans standing together. But al Qaeda rebels. Because the rumor Benning, we were not at war. We you can’t have trust, you can’t stand that keeps surfacing is that the Turks should have gone to war with Iran over together when you know someone next that we got weapons to are the ones the attack, the act of war in 1979 to you is not being truthful. They are that decided where the weapons would against our Embassy. And I think if we being deceptive. They are covering up. go. And those did not go to people who had demanded their return within 48 So it’s heartbreaking that this arti- had any abiding love or even patience hours or it would be the entire hell cle today from CBS Interactive, Inc., with Christians, as we have seen as that America could bring to bear would says: Christians have been decapitated, come down on Iran if one hostage was One year after the September 11, 2012, ter- killed, maimed in horrendous ways in harmed, and I always felt during those rorist attacks on Americans in Benghazi, Syria by those this administration first few days when they kept saying Libya, no arrests have been reported but the would have been supporting had we the students had these hostages, that if Justice Department says investigators have bombed Assad. This is all tragic. We we had had a backbone and made a de- made very significant process. need to learn from history, but we’ve mand and been willing to back it up, On down, it says: got to know the truth to do that. they would have released them. And if Last month, government officials con- I love DARRELL ISSA, but the quote they had not and we had shown them firmed that sealed criminal charges have should not be that if the information is we were not a paper tiger or a toothless been filed against suspects. They’re said to not forthcoming, as he says, ‘‘I will tiger, that we would not have lost the include Ahmed Khattala, who gave inter- have no alternative but to consider the thousands and thousands of Americans views in Benghazi with several news organi- use of compulsory process.’’ In the zations, admitting he was at the scene of the name of Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Ty we have since. And it would not have attacks but insisting he was not the ring- been able to be used as a recruiting leader. Khattala also said nobody from the Woods, and Glen Doherty, it should not tool to recruit radical Islamists by U.S. Government had attempted to question be considered; it should be done. There telling them, look at what they did in him. should be a select committee to get to Tehran. They fled Vietnam. The next On further, it says: the truth. We should use all compul- incident is 1979. They did nothing. The Obama administration continues to sory methods at our fingertips, includ- They were totally helpless, begging us keep a great deal of information under ing cutting off funding to any Federal to let their people go. That’s all they wraps, citing an ongoing investigation, na- agency that refuses to comply with would do. tional security, and other reasons. The se- proper oversight by Congress, because There was a failed rescue attempt, crecy is an ongoing point of contention with a Constitution that can be nullified by which I would submit failed because of Republicans in Congress. one of the three branches is a worthless the leadership at the White House and The article goes on to say: Constitution. And if Congress cannot the restraints that were put on them Tuesday, the House Oversight Committee do meaningful oversight and examine from the beginning. But there is a price sent a letter to Secretary of State John what the money we are appropriating when proper decisions are not made. Kerry, demanding the Benghazi survivors be is going for, then that money should And that weighs heavy on any Presi- made available for interviews with Congress not continue to be appropriated to any- dent. I know it weighs heavy on Presi- or else they may be subpoenaed. According one who will not allow knowledge of dent Obama. But, for heaven’s sake, we to the letter, the State Department told how it’s being spent and if it is being Congress on August 23 that it was not pre- have got to learn. It’s been 12 years. A pared to support the request for transcribed misused. year ago, when it was just 11 years, our interviews. If that doesn’t change within 2 This has to stop. On 9/12/01, as a dis- lessons had not been learned. And so weeks, Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, trict judge in Texas, I was so heartened more Americans die in Libya. Republican of California, said, I will have no that on 9/12 we came together. On the

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We owe it to the heroes that today about the doctrine of spoliation. peace, longevity of life—different ideas have given their last full measure of It’s a legal doctrine that applies in of how to get there. devotion for this country. We owe it to courts of law. And whether in a court I’ve been encouraged over the last those who have put their lives on the of law or in the court of public opinion, week because of the way we can talk line. credibility always matters. honestly, without impugning anyone’s That means getting to the bottom of We have seen, this week, a briefing motives, and try to work toward an- the rule of engagement for our military by people who may well have gotten swers. That’s what I saw on 9/12, people as well so that we don’t have situations their talking points from the same per- wanting to work together. But I keep as we just read about this summer, a son or persons who altered the talking coming back to this fact that people in lieutenant—obviously very young—in points a year ago, falsified them, and this administration need to under- charge of a roadblock at a security handed them to what I believe was an stand, and our own Republican leader- checkpoint. From the account—and I innocent Susan Rice and sent her out ship needs to understand: we have got do want to do further investigation to to unknowingly be a dupe to spread to get to the bottom of these matters; get to the bottom of it—when waving, things that weren’t true about a video we have got to get the truth. trying to get the attention of three when it wasn’t true at all. How do we Jesus said, ‘‘You will know the truth, people on motorcycles to slow down, to know what we get in a classified brief- and the truth shall set you free.’’ He stop for the security—they were going ing if we don’t know who it was that was talking about a particular truth. fast, with no indication of slowing made true intelligence into lying intel- But sometimes the truth comes out down—the lieutenant ordered shots be ligence a year ago? We need to know so and it hurts the person that was seek- fired above their head. They didn’t we know we can have more faith in ing the truth or the people who were slow down. Knowing there had been what Susan Rice, John Kerry, Sec- seeking the truth. And I would humbly people killed, Americans killed by so retary Hagel, General Dempsey, in the submit, here it doesn’t matter. We just many green-on-blue attacks, knowing things they’re saying. Where did your need the truth. that his men were at risk if they had a information come from? Is it somebody One of the things that people around bomb, he finally ordered his men to that created some of the lies we got in the world, as I’ve talked to people fire on the motorcycle riders; two died, the past or is this a totally truthful around the world, even going back to one lived. That lieutenant is now re- source? It matters. It matters. my summer in ’73 of being an exchange ported to be doing 20 years in Leaven- It matters when we have Christian student in the Soviet Union, people worth. That’s just wrong. That’s just Navy SEALs killed in Afghanistan and have admired the way the United wrong. American flag-draped coffins are mixed States would expose the truth no mat- I’ve been in Afghanistan and talked with Afghan flag-draped coffins. And ter how ugly it made it appear. People to our soldiers there—soldiers, sailors, an American chaplain is not even al- admired that. marines—and they tell me privately, lowed to pray in Jesus’ name, even Even in the Soviet Union, when they Look, we have a hard time deciding, do though a chaplain may be a Christian were not getting truth, privately—they I want to risk just letting someone kill and be taught that Jesus said, ‘‘If you couldn’t say it publicly, but privately me or going to prison when I get home? ask for it in my name, it will be there were college students that point- I kind of think I’d rather die as a hero given.’’ Being prevented—as the First ed this out, We really do admire the and have an NAS burial than to be an Amendment said the Federal Govern- way you bring out truth. And your own embarrassment to my family by going ment should never do—from freely ex- government’s embarrassed, but some- to Leavenworth when I get back to the ercising his religious beliefs, and then how you manage to keep going on be- U.S. compounding the problem by bringing cause you deal with truth. We owe the 9/11 victims, the 9/11 sur- an imam in Afghanistan to stand and One, in particular, said, I am con- vivors, the Benghazi victims, the Af- give a Muslim prayer over our SEALs cerned about my country because we ghanistan soldiers, sailors, and marines that includes basically the words that, don’t get the truth. that we have lost, we owe those who in the name of Allah, the merciful for- Standing and looking at an exhibit in died in Afghanistan and Iraq, we owe giver, the companions of hell, where Moscow with a couple of Russian col- them the truth. We owe them good the sinners and infidels are fodder for lege students, I was amazed. One of rules of engagement so their lives are hellfire, are not equal with the com- them pointed to Gagarin. And I said, not needlessly put in jeopardy because panions of Heaven. The Muslim com- wow, Gagarin, the world’s first man in of political gamesmanship. panions of Heaven are always the win- space. There was an account that he We are owed the truth. And when ners. We let an imam speak in his lan- had been killed during test piloting a Ambassador Chris Stevens’ last words guage, say words that, when examined, jet in the Soviet Union. I was surprised to his State Department colleague and appear to be gloating over the dead that the two Russian college students friend, Greg Hicks, were, ‘‘Greg, we’re Navy SEALs that should have never would say, Yeah, we know that didn’t under attack,’’ everything should have been allowed to take off in that chop- happen. stopped. The personal, hand-picked per, that should never have been al- I said, You don’t believe what your representative of the United States lowed to stay on after the Afghans government is telling you? President was under attack. Every- pulled out the Afghan soldiers on the And he said, No, our government fre- thing should have stopped. I really manifest and put other Afghan soldiers quently does not tell us the truth. think if it had and this administration on that apparently were disposable to Well, I didn’t know if Gagarin was had done everything they could to get them. It should have stopped there. killed testing a jet plane or not, but I help to these people, this President There were so many places it should was struck by the fact that these Sovi- would have won in a huge landslide be- have stopped. But we can’t get all the ets, college students, knew that their cause he stood up for people, our Amer- answers about that, how it came about, government lied to them routinely. icans who were in harm’s way. why our best and brightest were put in And they said, You seem to get to the A year later, we don’t even know harm’s way. We can’t really get to the truth in your country—it has taken a what he was doing. We don’t know truth as to why a good man—I’ve spo- while with Watergate, but you seem to what the Secretary of State was doing. ken with him personally, privately; I keep working toward the truth, and we We can’t talk to the CIA agents, and like him very much—Leon Panetta,

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The Economic Policy In- Osama bin Laden. And as one SEAL the American people. stitute has said that the cost per year called his mother and said, Mom, Too many people are paid too little of maintaining a modest standard of you’ve got to get my name off all of for the work they do. That harms fami- living for a typical family of four— our family stuff online; we’ve been lies in this country; that depresses the they figured that out across the coun- outed. One parent said his daughter-in- economy in this country; and that try, including in my home city of law looked out the window right after makes more people have to go to gov- Madison, Wisconsin, home of Bucky Vice President BIDEN outed his SEAL ernment assistance because they’re Badger—and these numbers are written team took out Osama bin Laden, the simply not paid enough for the work in stone—this is what the costs are on Marines had provided her a guard be- that they’re doing. average: cause they knew what it meant. It We all know that economy has had a If you live in Madison, Wisconsin, meant this administration had exposed lot of tough times in the last several your average costs are likely over our valiant fighting forces, our SEALs, years, but things are getting better. $75,000 a year for a family of four. to danger they should never have been The problem is they are only getting That’s a breakdown of housing is about in. better for some. $10,668; food another $9,048; child care This is a day of remembrance, but if We know that corporate profits have for that family $18,312; transportation it is not used to get to the bottom of continued to break records, while $7,284; other necessities a little over what happened a year ago and what has Americans are working harder and get- $5,000; and their taxes are about $6,900. happened in the 12 intervening years ting paid less. We know that the stock Now, that’s for Madison, Wisconsin, since then, find out where we’ve made markets are close to all time highs and the middle of America. But what about our mistakes so that we can correct corporate profits are booming. The $200 other places? Well, Milwaukee, a bigger them so that we do not have more Bos- billion-a-year fast food industry is city, but still in my State, $74,000 is ton bombings or attempts like we had doing extremely well in this country, that expense. In New York City, it’s in Times Square—thank God for local and our workers are more than pulling over $94,000 for that same low-wage police and people paying attention their weight to help in these successes. worker, that same minimum-wage there. And thank goodness for a sweaty Over the past 30 years, the produc- worker. And one of the best deals for a rear end of a bomber that was prepared tivity of the American worker has in- major city across the country, Atlanta, to take out a plane and was attempting creased 85 percent, however, the sala- it’s still almost $62,000 a year, almost to do so on Christmas. ries that they get paid simply haven’t double what an average couple could The Divine Providence, as our Found- kept up in pace. make on minimum wage. ers and George Washington so often re- Mr. Speaker, why is the economy Now, I know some of the myths that ferred to as God’s overseeing, will not stuck? Why aren’t these people making are out there. People say a minimum- protect us forever when we will not more money? Why is it that while so wage worker is someone who’s living at protect ourselves. God is good all the many who are in the top 1 percent, the home, probably going to school, under time. All the time God is good. But it’s top 10 percent, are doing extremely 18, just for pocket change, right? time to be better friends to our friends. well, somehow those financial returns That’s the myth. We’ve heard that It’s time to stand up and be better en- haven’t trickled down to the rest of the more than enough. emies to our enemies. It’s time that economy? Well, here’s the reality. According to the blood of those who have paid the We know the incomes of the top 1 the Economic Policy Institute, what is ultimate sacrifice was honored with percent have grown by more than 31 that minimum-age worker actually? the truth. percent since 2009, just in the last sev- What’s their demographic? What’s the I hope and pray in the days ahead we eral years—a 31 percent increase—yet profile? Well, first of all, 88 percent are will have the resolve, as Members of incomes for the bottom 99 percent have over 20 years of age—88 percent. So Congress across the aisle, to stand firm moved less than 1 percent. That in- really it’s a small token percent that is and say, Give us the truth. We don’t equality is what is causing the real that average high school student mak- care who is made to look bad, Repub- problem that we have. ing minimum wage. A third of them lican or Democrat, let the chips fall In order to have the economy truly are over 40 years old. So a full third of where they may. The blood of our de- prosper and truly recover, we have to the lowest-paid workers are over 40 voted, life-giving patriots cries out for make sure that all people are bene- years old. The average age, 35 years truth. Let’s finally get to it. fiting and that all people see an addi- old. Twenty-eight percent of those low- With that, Mr. Speaker, I yield back tional wage. Wages have been stagnant est-paid workers have children. So the balance of my time. for a generation, as the minimum wage when we talk about that family of four, right now in real terms is $1 less than we are talking about it because the f it was in 1980. But yet the fastest-grow- statistics are there. Twenty-eight per- b 1545 ing jobs in the economy are also those cent have children. Fifty-five percent same jobs—they’re the lowest paid. of them are full-time workers. So this LOW-WAGE WORKERS Fast food, retail, home health, child isn’t something on the side for some The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. COL- care, and security jobs are growing, but extra pocket change. This is the full- LINS of New York). Under the Speaker’s they don’t pay enough to cover the time job that they have at that min- announced policy of January 3, 2013, basic necessities like food, clothing, imum wage. On average, over half of the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. and rent. them earn half of their family income POCAN) is recognized for 60 minutes as So how much is enough? Many of based on that minimum wage job. Over the designee of the minority leader. these people are working across the 43 percent of them have some kind of Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, on behalf country at $7.25 an hour. Now, if you college education. of the Progressive Caucus, I am here to take that times 2,080, which is the So that’s the reality. When you look present a conversation that we would number of full-time equivalent hours at that worker, that’s the real demo- like to share with the American public, in a year, that’s about $15,080 a year for graphic. This isn’t that high school kid which is the plight of low-wage work- a full-time worker on minimum wage. staying with their parents making ers. For a couple both earning that, that’s some extra money so they can go buy

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This Is that the America that, I think, we fast food companies, their CEO makes takes away that opportunity to grow value; the land of opportunity so that 580 times what that low-income worker the middle class from the middle out every family can prosper? is making at that very same company. and from the bottom up. How do we Let me read another one. This is Now, if you just raise that wage to help those people get that chance, that from a worker in New York City, and $10.10, you would literally lift 6 million opportunity for their family that many she said: of these people out of poverty—6 mil- of us have, but they’re not able to be- On some days, I’ve been up for 48 hours lion people, you could literally have a cause they’re stuck at that job at $7.25 straight, and McDonald’s makes billions of significant change in their lives. an hour, yet they have the expenses we dollars every year. Now, let’s look at the economy and all have? Now, think about that. That person, what this means. We know that while Now, at the same time, during this, who very likely may have children—28 wages have been stagnant, the price of CEO pay has skyrocketed. We know percent of those people who are making housing in the United States has dou- that the average CEO between 1978 and minimum wage do—was up for 48 hours bled since the early ’80s. Safe, adequate 2012, their compensation grew, accord- straight. How do you do that? How do housing has become less and less af- ing to an article in The Huffington you make that work? fordable to someone who makes min- Post, 876 percent. Now, during the same So we have tried to stand up on be- imum wage. period, worker compensation grew 5.4 half of the low-paid workers and say But let’s look at some of the con- percent. it’s time we address this issue. The sequences of that person making $7.25 Income inequality is a huge problem President said we need to raise the an hour. First of all, it’s bad for fami- in this country. If we don’t address it minimum wage. Democrats have said lies. If you can’t support your family at some point, these stagnant wages we need to raise the minimum wage. and your children on that wage, like that haven’t kept up with the cost of People across the country—business we just talked about—rent, food, medi- living, haven’t kept up with the cost of owners and others—have said that it’s cine, housing—the most basic costs housing, we are going to have real and time to increase the minimum wage. I that you have are more than they serious problems for our economy for served 14 years in the Wisconsin legis- could possibly make on that. each and every person. lature before I was here. Every single In fact, the average CEO right now Second, it’s bad for the deficit. Low- time that we increased the minimum makes 354 times what that low-wage wage workers often qualify for food wage in Wisconsin we had more people worker makes—354 times. That fast stamps and other public assistance enter the workforce. food worker, their CEO made 580 times. while big profitable corporations are As the statistics from the Economic But we have to make sure that every- forcing taxpayers to subsidize their low Policy Institute said, this isn’t about one prospers in this country, and ev- wages and burden our economy. high school kids earning a little extra eryone prospers in this economy. In Wisconsin alone, there is one em- pocket change while living at home, ployer that has a majority of folks who b 1600 which is 12 percent of that population. are on our low-income assistance We have to make sure that families This is about getting real people into health program. A majority of folks can cover their basic needs, that we the workforce, earning money, putting who should be getting that support can lessen the need for public assist- it back into the economy, supporting from their job instead are on our public ance and help reduce our deficit. We their families, and doing exactly what assistance program for health insur- can put more money in the pockets of we need to do with the economy. ance. workers instead of corporate CEOs and, When we did this across the country, Now, thankfully, the Affordable Care thus, more money in the pockets of our we were very, very fortunate to have Act is going to make sure that more small businesses, which are going to someone who has been a real role and more people in this country have benefit when they’re spending that ad- model for many of us who are progres- access to health care. But the reality is ditional money. We can lift up our sives across the country in elected of- we are subsidizing those people right local economies and, by doing that, lift fice, someone from the city of Chicago now, each and every one of us, because up our local communities—having or outside the city of Chicago, but a those big corporations that are having safer, better, healthier communities by real leader in the progressive move- record profits and CEOs making hun- people having more money. ment in Congress and, again, someone dreds of times what that low-wage That’s why the members of the Pro- who has been a real leader for many of worker makes are doing well and yet gressive Caucus stood with those low- us for the many years that we’ve been we are paying for it. wage workers in this last month, in in government. Also, it’s bad for the economy. That August, when they took a day of I would like to yield, Mr. Speaker, to means in the local economy if you strike. They didn’t go to work for part Representative JAN SCHAKOWSKY from don’t have people spending money in of the day or for the whole day in order the Chicago area. this current economy, that’s what’s to illustrate the problems that they’re Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Thank you, Rep- holding us back. I truly believe a rising facing, and we across the country stood resentative POCAN, for leading us in tide lifts all boats. If we increase that with them to support a fair wage for a this Special Order that really talks wage, whether it be $9 that the Presi- full day’s work. In more than 50 cities about so many Americans who are paid dent proposed, $10.10, $15, whatever across the country, members of the poverty wages, people who simply can- wage we ultimately have a debate Progressive Caucus and other Demo- not afford to support themselves or about, you raise that, that money that crats joined with these low-paid work- their families on the kinds of wages that low-wage worker has is not going ers to make sure we talked about their that they are paid, and the role of the to be invested, it’s not going to be held stories. I’d just like to read a couple of Progressive Caucus in helping them to in savings. It’s very likely going to be quotes from people who participated in highlight that. spent in the economy just to get by on this. So, on August 29, I was proud at 7 in the day-to-day expenses. But that One was a gentleman from Mil- the morning to arrive at the Rock-n- builds the entire economy. If they are waukee, Wisconsin, who was 45 years Roll McDonald’s in downtown Chicago. able to occasionally go to a movie or old, a low-paid worker, and this is what It’s one of the most profitable McDon- maybe go to a restaurant, not the fast he said: ald’s, certainly, in our area. I saw a food one they work at, and have a din- I’m a maintenance man at McDonald’s. growing crowd of people wearing T- ner, that’s going to help stimulate the When my grandbabies come over on the shirts, saying, Strike for 15, and signs

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When they make union, to form a union. programs and that, if you want to di- more money, that helps as they’re in- $15 an hour to work at McDonald’s? vide the world into takers and makers, vested in the company, and they’re If you were to work at McDonald’s those companies and those CEOs are able to support their families. If they for 40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year— the real takers. have health insurance, they’re able to and of course the average employee If I have time, I want to give a couple make sure that everyone is healthy in there works about 24 hours a week— more facts. their families. If their families are you would at minimum wage make the This hasn’t always been true in good, they’re good. There are many lavish salary of $31,000 a year, which America, these poverty wages. Between benefits. Yet when you get to the fac- starts heading you toward the middle 1948 and 1973, the productivity of U.S. tor of almost what we’d call greed— class, but it’s certainly not a huge sal- workers rose 96.8 percent, and wages when you get to 580 times the salary of ary. Compare that with the CEO of rose 93.7 percent. They went up to- that low-paid worker, like the CEO of McDonald’s, a man named Donald gether. Workers benefited from in- McDonald’s makes—that’s a problem Thompson, whose pay package last creases in productivity, and that’s true across the country. year in 2012 was $13.7 million for the of the wages of the managers and So I really appreciate what you’ve year. If you divide that out, he makes bosses and CEOs as well. Wages went brought up and specifically your exam- an hourly wage of $6,611, and he earns up. Between 1973 and 2011, productivity ple from Chicago because, in Madison, more in the first 2 hours of work on the rose 80.1 percent, but wages rose only we’ve actually got it slightly higher, first day of the year than the workers 4.2 percent. So you saw that, even about $75,000 a year. When they broke I was standing with make all year long. though productivity went up, wages out those expenses, they were talking Now, these weren’t kids. I was out stayed essentially flat. Median house- housing of about $10,668, transportation there with some people who have hold income today, adjusted for infla- $7,200, food $9,000, taxes $6,900. When worked at McDonald’s for 10 years, 15 tion, is at 1989 levels, and it’s not coin- you go through that, it’s absolutely years. One gentleman was still making cidental that during that same time impossible to live on that minimum $8.50 an hour. He had climbed up from union membership dropped from about wage. Yet, as you said, you were with a the minimum wage to $8.50 an hour. one-third of the private sector work- bunch of people who were adults who Unless you think that McDonald’s force to about 6.5 percent today; nor is were working at these places. Again, isn’t thinking about its workers, they it coincidental that almost all the according to the Economic Policy In- actually put out a book, a little book, growth in income—and, yes, we are stitute, 88 percent of the people are in conjunction with Visa, called ‘‘Prac- richer today per capita than ever be- over 20 years old. The average age of a tical Money Skills,’’ which is going to fore. We are at the richest point in our minimum-wage worker is 35 years old. help their workers figure out how to country, but that growth in income has So the myth that’s out there about budget. They have a budget that lists gone, really, especially to the top .1 that low-income worker is simply not income from a worker’s first job and percent, to the very richest Americans. true. his second job, admitting that you cer- All of that growth in income has gone Representative SCHAKOWSKY, I won- tainly can’t plan to work at McDon- to the top. der if you might be able to just share a ald’s and live on that, so you have to So I think this is not just bad for the little bit more, based on the years have a second job—so the first job and workers that we were out with this you’ve been here, about exactly what second job—all totaling $2,060 for the summer. This is really bad for our some of the costs are to the local gov- month. economy. If we want to have a robust ernment and to the State government Then they have recommended month- middle class, where people can go out and to the Federal Government that ly expenses to help their workers budg- and buy things and create demand and, come out of these workers having to et, including $600 a month for housing. thus, create jobs, they would be the come for subsidies, because, as you Now, I don’t know about Madison, Wis- real makers. They would be the people know, there are various programs that consin, or anywhere else, but in Chi- who could revive our economy. I think so often get attacked, sometimes by cago, unless you live with somebody— that the essentials here are a living the people on the other side of the or with maybe a couple of somebodies— wage and the rights of workers to be aisle. Like you said, there is the SNAP $600 a month for two jobs and budg- able to collectively bargain so that program that they’re trying to provide eting that way is not going to get you they can defend themselves together, an almost $40 billion cut to in the next a decent place to live. Remarkably, represent themselves together and get budget if they have their way. There they budget $20 per month for health a decent middle class life in this rich- would be even less available for those insurance, and that exists only in some est country in the world, which is at its people who need the subsidy thanks to sort of fantasy world. very richest stage right now. those companies. I wonder if you could These are workers who often turn to Mr. POCAN. Thank you, Representa- just share a little more about that. government assistance just to make tive SCHAKOWSKY. Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. I’ll tell you that ends meet. These are the people who In fact, when you talked about that, I have three times now done the SNAP have often been demonized by our col- according to the Economic Policy In- challenge, or the food stamp challenge. leagues on the Republican side of the stitute, the average family expense for The average SNAP benefit is now $4.50 aisle for going for SNAP programs, a typical family in Chicago is $73,055. a day. Almost everyone on the SNAP maybe for housing assistance, for Med- That $600 allotment for rent is hardly program is on there for less than a icaid. Lots of wealthy Americans and enough. That $20 for health care will year. It has been described to me by a even some of our colleagues suggest we get you a bottle of orange juice and former SNAP recipient as a trampo- ought to test them for drug use or ac- maybe some Band-Aids, but I don’t line. Nobody wants to do it, and they cuse them of being lazy; but I posit know if I’d call that health care. certainly don’t want to line up at a today that the real welfare kings are Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. It’s like flossing food pantry, and those cupboards are those fast-food giants and all those and praying, and that’s about it. really having a problem being filled. poverty-wage employers who refuse to Mr. POCAN. You’re not going to get pay a livable wage, a living wage. We, much. b 1615 the taxpayers—all the rest of the tax- I really appreciate what you said It is hard to do. You can get the cal- payers—subsidize them because they about the fact that a business owner ories, but getting the nutrition and the

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Hats off to Bill the way, that if they are eligible, they and make these just and reasonable de- Moyers for his vision in understanding should get that for the sake of their mands a reality. how valuable a film like this could be children and their own health. Mr. POCAN. Thank you, Representa- because he followed two good, hard- States are struggling right now to tive SCHAKOWSKY, for your many years working families playing by all of the meet their Medicaid budgets because of advocacy on behalf of the low-wage rules, doing everything right, going to there are so many people who are not worker. church on Sunday, not living extrava- getting health care through their em- When you talked about gantly, no speedboats in their drive- ployer or can’t afford it on their own, businessowners, one of the things I way, living in modest housing in won- so they are turning to State and local think about as someone who’s been in derful modest communities. governments. We’re finding that those business my entire adult life is just the He followed them as they were enter- governments are having to decide fact that you always call us ‘‘job cre- ing into the employment market 22 about fixing the roads, hiring teachers, ators.’’ I like to think of the consumer years ago. They had good-paying man- or being able to provide these kinds of as the job creator. When I have some- ufacturing jobs in the $25 to $30 range. benefits. one buying from my business, that al- They had benefits and retirement. Both The same kinds of decisions that in- lows me to be able to hire someone. If families, all the mothers and fathers, dividual poor people are having to we help people have more money in ended up losing their jobs, not through make, governments are having to make their pocket, they’re the job creators. the failure to show up to work, but be- right now. But if only they were paid a Each and every one of those people are cause tax and trade policies had shifted decent wage for all the hours that the job creators we’re talking about. those manufacturing jobs overseas to they’re willing to put in to get up early Again, thank you so much. another country. Through no fault of and get on that bus. We’ve been joined by another strong their own, they found themselves un- Let me just tell you that I went into progressive, Representative RICK employed. McDonald’s with some of the workers. NOLAN from Minnesota. I know that he Well, they struggled, and over a pe- They had six things that they were also has been an outspoken advocate riod of months they managed to find asking for. Listen to the modest re- when it comes to the plight of the low- other jobs. Now they were back down quests: wage workers, and I would like to yield in the $12 to $16 range, and in many Stop requiring employees to pay out to Representative RICK NOLAN from cases they had lost benefits, but they of pocket if their cash registers are northern Minnesota. were content. They just took an extra short; Mr. NOLAN. Mr. Speaker, I’d like to Two, show respect to your employ- job here and there and wherever they begin by commending and compli- ees—less shouting and insulting lan- could. Wouldn’t you know, those jobs menting the gentleman from Wis- guage; ended up being moved overseas because Three, air-conditioning in the kitch- consin, Congressman POCAN, for the of our tax and our trade policies, and en; work that you’re doing here in high- this time they had an even harder time Four, permit employees to drink lighting this important issue. There’s finding employment. You could see all water when the kitchen gets too hot. so much to be said that one is not sure the stresses that—because Moyers was That one threw me for a big loop. where to begin. You’ve provided a lot going back and visiting these people They, said, ‘‘No, they’re saying, ‘Get of the facts and a lot of the informa- every year or two and recording what back to work. You can’t have a drink tion, as have some of the other Mem- was happening in their lives, you could of water.’ ’’ They put it on paper. It’s bers here. see the stress that was being created. not made up; I’d like to just speak to the issue in In one of the families—oh, gosh, to Five, give raises and provide living a more general sense. To be sure, see these two young kids in love in wages; what’s happening in this country has their youth and to see the young man Listen to this one: stop requiring em- to be reversed. The rich are getting go into a tailspin of depression at not ployees to pay out of pocket for food richer, the poor are getting poorer, and being able to provide for his family and that is returned by customers. the middle class is getting crushed. the conflict that ended up in divorce. The whole event was very peaceful. Corporations and banks are sitting on He was hanging out with buddies at the No one at McDonald’s was there to ac- trillions of dollars. end trying to pick up odd jobs here and cept it, so they left these demands on I’m a business guy. If there’s a busi- there, and his wife is living in a spare the counter. ness opportunity out there, you invest bedroom in an apartment with a friend. There is one other little point I want in it; but if the middle class is broke, The other couple, the guy is out pick- to make. This was during the week can’t buy the goods and services, ing up garbage. Then he showed what that we were commemorating the 50th you’re just going to sit on your cash happened. They all lost their homes. It anniversary of the march for jobs and and you’re not going to invest it if also showed what happened to the en- freedom, the March on Washington. there aren’t customers there for your tire community. All the homes were The march sought to ‘‘give all Ameri- product. This is not only good for mid- boarded up. The neighborhood was in cans a decent standard of living,’’ and dle America and for poor people, rais- shambles because they had all been called for a minimum wage of $2 an ing the minimum wage is going to be foreclosed. It was just a classic exam- hour. If you adjust that $2-an-hour re- so important for our whole economy. ple of how we have failed these people. quest from 1963, that would equal $15.26 When I started my entry into the em- In my judgment, here’s what we did: an hour, which is just about what the ployment market, the ratio of execu- In our parents’ time, at least my age workers are asking for right now. tive compensation to that of the work- group and maybe your grandparents, The least that we could do here in er was 25 to 1. I just read recently the average life expectancy in this this Congress is raise the minimum today that the ratio is 273 to 1. To my country was 47; today, it’s pushing 80. wage in this country, which hasn’t point, the rich are getting richer and That is remarkable progress, especially been raised for a long time. You prob- the poor are getting poorer. We’ve just for the two oldest guys here in the ably have that number. I don’t remem- seen some numbers on the percentage freshman class. Then we did a whole ber how long it’s been. A $7.25-an-hour of income that’s earned by the upper 1 bunch of things. We looked, and the minimum wage in this country just percent and by the upper 10 percent, rivers and lakes were catching on fire; doesn’t make it. and they’re earning all the revenue. acid rain was destroying the forest and

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We that recognizes the accomplishments burden on the middle class, who are set up some good rules for environ- that we’ve made here with a deter- rapidly becoming low-wage workers be- mental protection. We set up some mination to keep moving that progress cause of our policies in this country. I good rules for health and safety. We in- forward? agree completely that the first step sisted on Medicare for our elderly and Also, let’s have a good look at the that we have to do is to raise the min- workers’ comp and unemployment tax policies, too. The fact is anyone imum wage and have that discussion comp and Social Security. We put a who has examined it knows that clear- and really provide and demonstrate tremendous amount of burden for all of ly the richest and most powerful people that this Congress really cares about that on our business community, our in this country pay a much lower per- working people in America. That’s our manufacturing sector. I know about centage of their income in taxes than first thing. that. I spent the last 32 years of my life the average person. They just did an But I’m also glad that you’ve given in business, manufacturing. analysis in Minnesota here a while me an opportunity this afternoon to Then we said to all the manufactur- back. The average person making be- talk about one other issue that is not ers, Oh, by the way, now you’re going tween $30,000 and $50,000 pays 31 per- really directly related to this issue, to have to go compete with people in cent of their income in a variety of and that has to do with environmental countries where they don’t have to do taxes—Social Security, income, real issues. any of that. It wasn’t fair. It couldn’t estate, gas taxes, the whole works. I just want to report to my col- work. I’m not necessarily faulting cor- leagues that later this month the b 1630 porations for moving overseas, but I Intergovernmental Panel on Climate am faulting the people responsible for The average millionaire is only pay- Change, which is the leading inter- the public policies that allowed that to ing 13 percent. Well, that’s not fair. No- national climate science body with happen. body’s suggesting here that we should over 195 member countries, is going to The first thing that we have to do penalize the rich for their success. On be releasing a report which will predict here, in my judgment, is to raise the the contrary, we want everybody to be that the planet’s average global tem- minimum wage. It’s not a cure-all, but successful in this country, but we also perature will increase by more than 2 it’s a good beginning to put some want everybody to pay their fair share. degrees Celsius over the next century. money back in the hands of low-income So there’s no one easy, simple solution Not only does this report issue new and middle America. There are also so to what we’re looking at here, but we warnings about continued warming, many other things that we need to do. can start with raising the minimum but it asserts that the scientific com- I just learned in one of our commit- wage, and then let’s go after the tax munity can now claim with 95 percent tees they were going to spend $89 bil- policy and let’s go after the trade pol- certainty that the warming is a by- lion in Afghanistan this year on infra- icy. Let’s institute some fairness in product of human activity. structure projects. I read in the Times this country. Let’s rebuild the middle Yet in this House of Representatives, the majority party continues to ignore one project was $299 million. Fifty class, let’s restore the American Dream the warnings of the scientific commu- brave young American men and women where there’s opportunity for every- nity. Over the past 2 years, this Con- lost their lives securing the area for one—everyone who’s willing to go to gress has done absolutely nothing to this hydroelectric project. And for work, play by the rules, work hard, and address climate change. Republicans in every one that is killed, there is an- go to work every day. That’s the Amer- the House voted to overturn EPA’s sci- other six or seven that are maimed and ica we grew up with. That’s the Amer- entific findings that climate change harmed for life. Well, this project has ica that we want to leave behind when endangers health and the environment. now been abandoned because the locals we pass on to the big country. Thank They voted to block U.S. participation kept blowing it up as fast as we could you. in international climate change nego- Mr. POCAN. Thank you, Congress- secure the area and build it. tiations, and they voted to stop the We need to start reinvesting in our man NOLAN. Again, thank you for your agencies from even preparing for the own infrastructure, our bridges, our many years of devotion to helping raise effects of climate change. roads, our communities, our edu- the economy for every single person so Just yesterday, Republicans on the cational system, investing in our peo- they can really have access to that op- Energy and Commerce Committee re- ple. We’re going bankrupt here on portunity you talk about. We have a vealed that they are preparing to intro- these wars of choice, in this nation- lot to do in Congress. I think we will duce legislation aimed at preventing building abroad. We’re destroying what have a chance to talk about trade and EPA from limiting the amount of CO2 made America a great country, a mid- other policies later this year. But emitted from coal-fired power plants. dle class, a place where there was op- you’re right, the first and most fair This is a mistake. portunity for everybody. If you showed thing that we could possibly do, that Mr. Speaker, we need to be moving up and you wanted to work hard, there we have control in this room to do, is ahead with policies aimed at encour- was a job for you. I submit, in my gen- to raise the minimum wage. The Presi- aging alternative sources of energy, eration, if you wanted to be a failure, dent has asked for it. The Democrats preparing for the worst effects of cli- hell, you had to have a plan. There have asked for it. It’s time we have a mate change. We need policies that are were just so many jobs and so many vote so we ensure that you don’t live in not written by the coal lobby. We must good-paying jobs and so many opportu- poverty working that job or working take action. And I must remind you, nities. And that’s what we’re losing, two jobs or three jobs trying to get by, just as you raised these issues about and that’s what we have to get back to because that’s exactly what happens. the effect of the economy on our mid- in this country. I think we can start by I would like to yield to another col- dle class and our lack of preparation of raising the minimum wage. league who has spoken out in his dis- working families, that the people that I am so thrilled to be able to join you trict and across his home State of Cali- are the most affected are the people and my colleagues in urging the leader- fornia not only on behalf of low-wage that have the least ability to deal with ship here to bring this measure before workers but also someone who is a climate change, and they are working the Congress. Let us have the debate. strong environmentalist. Americans. Let us have a vote on it. Let us see if I yield to Representative ALAN It is all related. We must protect we can’t move this country forward. LOWENTHAL. working Americans, and the way we do

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That’s what why we need to raise the minimum force section 302(f) of the Budget Act, which this is all about. wage. creates a point of order against measures I thank you for raising this issue, and I yield back the balance of my time. that would breach the section 302(a) alloca- I am glad to show support. f tion of new budget authority for the com- Mr. POCAN. I thank Representative mittee that reported the measure. It is also LOWENTHAL. On behalf of the Progres- PUBLICATION OF BUDGETARY needed to implement section 311(b), which sive Caucus, thank you for showing MATERIAL exempts committees that comply with their allocations from the point of order under some of the other issues we’re working STATUS REPORT ON CURRENT LEVELS OF ON- section 311(a). on. We’re fighting for equality for BUDGET SPENDING AND REVENUES FOR FY 2013, every single person across the country. 2014 AND THE 10-YEAR PERIOD FY 2014 THROUGH Table 3 compares the current status of dis- We want everyone to have access to de- FY 2023 cretionary appropriations for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 with the ‘‘section 302(b)’’ sub-al- mocracy. We need to have meaningful HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, locations of discretionary budget authority campaign finance reform, from the COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, Washington, DC, September 11, 2013. and outlays among Appropriations sub- Citizens United decision to every single committees. The comparison is also needed candidate for Congress and how we Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Speaker, Office of the Speaker, U.S. Capitol, to enforce section 302(f) of the Budget Act fund our campaigns. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. because the point of order under that section equally applies to measures that would We need to make sure every single Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, to fa- person has the right to vote in this cilitate application of sections 302 and 311 of breach the applicable section 302(b) sub-allo- country, something that because of the the Congressional Budget Act, I am trans- cation. The table also provides supple- recent Supreme Court decision isn’t mitting an updated status report on the cur- mentary information on spending in excess guaranteed. rent levels of on-budget spending and reve- of the base discretionary spending caps al- But one thing the Progressive Caucus nues for fiscal years 2013, 2014 and for the 10- lowed under section 251(b) of the Budget Con- trol Act. today really wanted to highlight, and year period of fiscal year 2014 through fiscal we have made the case, why we joined year 2023. This status report is current Table 4 gives the current level for fiscal through September 6, 2013. year 2015 of accounts identified for advance so many workers across the country in The term ‘‘current level’’ refers to the appropriations under section 601 of H. Con. the month of August who are getting amounts of spending and revenues estimated Res. 25. This list is needed to enforce section paid minimum wage, who are barely for each fiscal year based on laws enacted or 601 of the budget resolution, which creates a getting by, who aren’t being treated awaiting the President’s signature. point of order against appropriation bills fairly in their workplace: we literally Table 1 in the report compares the current that contain advance appropriations that have too many people who are paid too levels of total budget authority, outlays, and are: (i) not identified in the statement of little for the work they do. As Rep- revenues with the overall limits set in H. managers or (ii) would cause the aggregate Con. Res. 112 (112th Congress) for fiscal year amount of such appropriations to exceed the resentative NOLAN said, the rich are 2013 and H. Con. Res 25 (113th Congress) for level specified in the resolution. getting richer and the poor are getting fiscal year 2014 and the 10-year period of fis- poorer. It’s not a talking point, it’s a In addition, letters from the Congressional cal year 2014 through 2023. This comparison Budget Office are attached that summarize fact. It’s the actual statistics that are is needed to implement section 311(a) of the and compare the budget impact of enacted out there. Budget Act, which creates a point of order legislation during the FY2013 and FY2014 fis- If we’re going to help people support against measures that would breach the cal years against the budget resolution ag- their families, if we’re going to help budget resolution’s aggregate levels. The gregates in force during those years. table does not show budget authority and support the economy, if we’re really If you have any questions, please contact outlays for years after fiscal year 2014 be- going to take people off of government Paul Restuccia. cause appropriations for those years have assistance, the very ones who are Sincerely, not yet been considered. PAUL RYAN, working and yet having to be on gov- Table 2 compares the current levels of Chairman. ernment assistance because of the low budget authority and outlays for action com- wage they make, there’s a simple an- pleted by each authorizing committee with REPORT TO THE SPEAKER FROM THE swer, and that’s increase the minimum the ‘‘section 302(a)’’ allocations made under COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET TABLE 1—STATUS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 AND 2014 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AS ADOPTED IN H. CON. RES 112 AND H. CON. RES. 25 [Reflecting Action Completed as of September 6, 2013 (On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars).]

Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Years 2013 1 2014 2 2014–2023

Appropriate Level: Budget Authority ...... 2,793,848 2,761,492 n.a. Outlays ...... 2,891,589 2,811,568 n.a. Revenues ...... 2,089,540 2,310,972 31,089,081 Current Level: Budget Authority ...... 3,021,853 1,903,186 n.a. Outlays ...... 3,065,784 2,319,366 n.a. Revenues ...... 2,015,873 2,310,972 31,089,081 Current Level over (+) / under (¥) Appropriate Level: Budget Authority ...... +228,005 ¥858,306 n.a. Outlays ...... +174,195 ¥492,202 n.a. Revenues ...... ¥74,667 0 0 n.a. = Not applicable because annual appropriations Act for fiscal years 2015 through 2023 will not be considered until future sessions of Congress. 1 The appropriate level for FY2013 was established in H. Con. Res. 112, which was subsequently deemed to be in force in the House of Representatives pursuant to H. Res. 5. The current level for FY2013 starts with the baseline esti- mates contained in Updated Budget Projection: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2022, published by the Congressional Budget Office, and makes adjustments to those levels for enacted legislation. 2 The appropriate level for FY2014 was established in H. Con. Res. 25, which was subsequently deemed to be in force in the House of Representatives pursuant to H. Res. 243. The current level for FY 2014 starts with the baseline esti- mates contained in Updated Budget Projections: Fiscal Years 2013 to 2023, published by the Congressional Budget Office, and makes adjustments to those levels for enacted legislation.

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DIRECT SPENDING LEGISLATION TABLE 2—COMPARISON OF CURRENT LEVEL WITH AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS FOR RESOLUTION CHANGES [Reflecting Action Completed as of September 6, 2013 (Fiscal Years, in millions of dollars).]

2013 2014 2014–2023 House Committee BA Outlays BA Outlays BA Outlays

Agriculture: Allocation ...... ¥1,577 ¥1,503 ¥2,631 ¥2,501 ¥209,044 ¥208,556 Current Level ...... ¥106 ¥106 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +1,471 +1,397 +2,631 +2,501 +209,044 +208,556 Armed Services: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... +77 +94 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +77 +94 0 0 0 0 Education and the Workforce: Allocation ...... ¥18,098 ¥7,096 ¥21,712 ¥7,430 ¥217,458 ¥198,921 Current Level ...... +16,870 +11,355 +14,400 +12,670 +16,770 +8,795 Difference ...... +34,968 +18,451 +36,112 +20,100 +200,688 +190,126 Energy and Commerce: Allocation ...... ¥20,137 ¥4,661 ¥22,996 ¥20,659 ¥1,604,166 ¥1,596,356 Current Level ...... +9,762 +11,695 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +29,899 +16,356 +22,996 +20,659 +1,604,166 +1,596,356 Financial Services: Allocation ...... ¥8,562 ¥8,495 ¥11,465 ¥10,428 ¥94,439 ¥94,325 Current Level ...... +5,245 +5,245 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +13,807 +13,740 +11,465 +10,428 +94,439 +94,325 Foreign Affairs: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Homeland Security: Allocation ...... 0 0 ¥305 ¥305 ¥12,575 ¥12,575 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 +305 +305 +12,575 +12,575 House Administration: Allocation ...... 0 0 ¥34 0 ¥295 ¥130 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 +34 0 +295 +130 Judiciary: Allocation ...... ¥8,490 ¥594 ¥11,506 ¥637 ¥47,461 ¥45,809 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +8,490 +594 +11,506 +637 +47,461 +45,809 Natural Resources: Allocation ...... ¥460 ¥229 ¥900 ¥632 ¥17,995 ¥17,225 Current Level ...... +259 +596 0 0 ¥5 ¥5 Difference ...... +719 +825 +900 +632 +17,990 +17,220 Oversight and Government Reform: Allocation ...... ¥8,146 ¥8,113 ¥11,758 ¥11,758 ¥165,996 ¥165,996 Current Level ...... ¥9 ¥9 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +8,137 +8,104 +11,758 +11,758 +165,996 +165,996 Science, Space and Technology: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Small Business: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transportation and Infrastructure: Allocation ...... ¥36,626 ¥9,354 ¥78 ¥47 ¥116,444 ¥951 Current Level ...... +6,588 +6,200 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +43,214 +15,554 +78 + 47 +116,444 +951 Veterans’ Affairs: Allocation ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 Current Level ...... ¥36 ¥36 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... ¥36 ¥36 0 0 0 0 Ways and Means: Allocation ...... ¥5,970 ¥8,211 ¥22,567 ¥21,667 ¥1,298,202 ¥1,291,946 Current Level ...... +23,031 +23,031 0 0 0 0 Difference ...... +29,001 +31,242 +22,567 +21,667 +1,298,202 +1,291,946

TABLE 3—DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013—COMPARISON OF CURRENT STATUS WITH APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 302(b) SUB ALLOCATIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 [Figures in millions] 1

302(b) allocations 302(b) for Current status as of Current status Current status Current status (H. Rept. 112–465) GWOT August 1, 2013 GWOT less 302(b) GWOT less 302(b) BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 19,405 22,759 0 0 20,531 22,910 0 0 +1,126 +151 0 0 Commerce, Justice, Science ...... 51,129 62,853 0 0 50,210 62,708 0 0 ¥919 ¥145 0 0 Defense ...... 519,220 573,770 88,480 48,420 517,632 572,413 87,226 48,044 ¥1,588 ¥1,357 ¥1,254 ¥376 Energy and Water Development ...... 32,098 40,682 0 0 36,744 41,350 0 0 +4,646 +668 0 0 Financial Services and General Government ...... 21,150 23,939 0 0 21,453 24,370 0 0 +303 +431 0 0 Homeland Security ...... 44,598 45,194 0 0 51,385 46,785 254 203 +6,787 +1,591 +254 +203 Interior, Environment...... 28,000 31,058 0 0 29,827 31,583 0 0 +1,827 +525 0 0 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education ...... 150,002 162,699 0 0 157,355 167,544 0 0 +7,353 +4,845 0 0 Legislative Branch...... 4,289 4,381 0 0 4,284 4,315 0 0 ¥5 ¥66 0 0 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs ...... 71,747 79,069 0 2 71,930 79,400 0 2 +183 +331 0 0 State, Foreign Operations ...... 40,132 48,569 8,245 2,454 42,093 49,660 11,203 3,510 +1,961 +1,091 +2,958 +1,056 Transportation, HUD...... 51,606 115,161 0 0 51,817 115,117 0 0 +211 ¥44 0 0 Full Committee Allowance ...... 2 0 0 249 0 0 0 0 ¥2 0 0 ¥249 Total ...... 1,033,377 1,210,134 96,725 51,125 1,055,261 1,218,155 98,683 51,759 +21,883 +8,021 +1,958 +634

Comparison 302(a) and Total Appropriations 1 BA OT BA OT

302(a) Allocation ...... 1,033,377 1,210,134 96,725 51,125 Total Appropriations ...... 1,055,261 1,218,155 98,683 51,759 302(a) Allocation vs. Total Appropriations ...... +21,884 +8,021 +1,958 +634

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Memorandum Amounts Emergency Disaster Program Assumed in 302(b) Requirements Funding Integrity Spending in Excess of Base Budget Control Act Caps for Sec. 251(b) Designated Categories BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 0 0 224 72 0 0 0 0 Commerce, Justice, Science ...... 0 0 363 97 0 0 0 0 Defense ...... 0 0 88 42 0 0 0 0 Energy and Water Development ...... 0 0 1,889 327 0 0 0 0 Financial Services and General Government ...... 0 0 811 430 0 0 0 0 Homeland Security ...... 5,481 274 6,693 283 11,779 1,453 0 0 Interior, Environment ...... 0 0 1,443 153 0 0 0 0 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education ...... 0 0 827 108 0 0 483 430 Legislative Branch ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs ...... 0 0 261 24 0 0 0 0 State, Foreign Operations ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transportation, HUD ...... 0 0 29,070 588 0 0 0 0 Totals ...... 5,481 274 41,669 2,124 11,779 1,453 483 430 1 Spending designated as emergency is not included in the current status of appropriations shown above.

TABLE 3—DISCRETIONARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014—COMPARISON OF CURRENT STATUS WITH APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 302(b) SUB ALLOCATIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 [Figures in millions] 1

302(b) allocations 302(b) for Current status as of Current status Current status Current status (H. Rept. 112–465) GWOT August 1, 2013 GWOT less 302(b) GWOT less 302(b) BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 19,450 21,300 0 0 19,450 21,294 0 0 0 ¥6 0 0 Commerce, Justice, Science...... 47,396 58,700 0 0 47,396 58,700 0 0 0 0 0 0 Defense ...... 512,522 543,685 85,769 42,994 512,510 543,674 79,741 41,051 ¥12 ¥11 ¥6,028 ¥1,943 Energy and Water Development ...... 30,426 38,363 0 0 30,414 38,369 0 0 ¥12 +6 0 0 Financial Services and General Government ...... 16,966 19,711 0 0 16,966 19,707 0 0 0 ¥4 0 0 Homeland Security...... 44,617 45,961 0 0 44,617 45,961 0 0 0 0 0 0 Interior, Environment...... 24,278 25,207 0 0 0 12,537 0 0 ¥24,278 ¥12,670 0 0 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education ...... 121,797 133,809 0 0 24,642 104,421 0 0 ¥97,155 ¥29,388 0 0 Legislative Branch...... 4,124 4,085 0 0 3,233 3,385 0 0 ¥891 ¥700 0 0 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs ...... 73,320 76,204 0 0 73,320 76,204 0 0 0 0 0 0 State, Foreign Operations ...... 34,103 36,308 6,520 5,016 34,103 41,824 6,520 2,182 0 +5,516 0 ¥2,834 Transportation, HUD...... 44,100 114,931 0 0 44,100 114,928 0 0 0 ¥3 0 0 Full Committee, Allowance...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total ...... 973,099 1,118,264 92,289 48,010 850,751 1,081,004 86,261 43,233 ¥122,348 ¥37,260 ¥6,028 ¥4,777

Comparison 302(a) and Total Appropriations 1 BA OT BA OT

302(a) Allocation ...... 973,099 1,118,264 92,289 48,010 Total Appropriations ...... 850,751 1,081,004 862,610 43,233 302(a) Allocation vs. Total Appropriations ...... 122,348 ¥37,260 ¥6,028 ¥4,777

Memorandum Amounts Emergency Disaster Program Assumed in 302(b) Requirements 1 Funding Integrity Spending in Excess of Base Budget Control Act Caps for Sec. 251(b) Designated Categories BA OT BA OT BA OT BA OT

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Commerce, Justice, Science ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Defense ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Energy and Water Development ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Financial Services and General Government ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Homeland Security ...... 5,626 281 0 0 5,626 281 0 0 Interior, Environment ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Legislative Branch ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 State, Foreign Operations ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transportation, HUD ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals ...... 5,626 281 0 0 5,626 281 0 0 1 Spending designated as emergency is not included in the current status of appropriations shown above.

TABLE 4—2015 ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO TABLE 4—2015 ADVANCE APPROPRIATIONS PURSUANT TO the fiscal year 2014 budget and is current H. CON. RES. 25 AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 H. CON. RES. 25 AS OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2013—Continued through September 6, 2013. This report is [Budget Authority in Millions of Dollars] [Budget Authority in Millions of Dollars] submitted under section 308(b) and in aid of section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, Special Education ...... 0 Section 601(d)(1) Limits 2,015 Career, Technical and Adult Education 0 as amended. Tenant-based Rental Assistance ...... 0 Appropriate Level ...... 55,634 The estimates of budget authority, out- Project-based Rental Assistance ...... 0 Enacted Advances: lays, and revenues are consistent with the Subtotal, enacted advances 1 ..... 0 Accounts Identified for Advances: Previously Enacted Advance Appropriations 2 ...... 2,015 technical and economic assumptions of H. Department of Veterans Affairs: Medical Services ...... 0 Con. Res. 25, the Concurrent Resolution on Corporation for Public Broadcasting ...... 445 Medical Support and Compliance 0 the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014, as approved Total, enacted advances 1 ...... 445 Medical Facilities ...... 0 by the House of Representatives and subse- Subtotal, enacted ad- 1 Line items may not add to total due to rounding. quently revised. vances 1 ...... 0 2 Funds were appropriated in Public Law 113–6. Since my last letter dated June 20, 2013, Section 601(d)(2) Limits 2,015 U.S. CONGRESS, the Congress has cleared and the President CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Appropriate Level ...... 28,852 Washington, DC, September 9, 2013. has signed the following act that affects Enacted Advances: Hon. PAUL RYAN, budget authority and outlays for fiscal year Accounts Identified for Advances: 2014: the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Employment and Training Administra- Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of tion ...... 0 Representatives, Washington, DC. Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–28). Education for the Disadvantaged ...... 0 DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report Sincerely, School Improvement Programs ...... 0 shows the effects of Congressional action on DOUGLAS W. ELMENDORF.

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Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Previously Enacted: a Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,310,972 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,848,718 1,778,493 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 0 504,662 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥707,692 ¥707,792 n.a. Total, Previously enacted ...... 1,141,026 1,575,363 2,310,972 Enacted Legislation: Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 ...... 14,400 12,670 0 Total, Enacted Legislation ...... 14,400 12,670 0 Entitlements and Mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... 747,760 731,333 0 Total Current Level b ...... 1,903,186 2,319,366 2,310,972 Total House Resolution c ...... 2,761,492 2,811,568 2,310,972 Current Level Over House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Current Level Under House Resolution ...... 858,306 492,202 n.a. Memorandum: Revenues, 2014–2023: House Current Level ...... n.a. n.a. 31,089,081 House Resolution d ...... n.a. n.a. 31,089,081 Current Level Over House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Current Level Under House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Source: Congressional Budget Office. Note: n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. a Includes the following acts that affect budget authority, outlays, or revenues, and were cleared by the Congress during this session, but before adoption of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 (H. Con. Res. 25): an act to temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the FEMA for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (P.L. 113–1), the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113–2), the Pandemic and All-Hazards Prepared- ness Reauthorization Act of 2013 (P.L. 113–5), the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113–6), and the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 (P.L. 113–9). b For purposes of enforcing section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act in the House, the resolution, as approved by the House of Representatives, does not include budget authority, outlays, or revenues for off-budget amounts. As a result, current level does not include these items. c Periodically, the House Committee on the Budget revises the totals in H. Con. Res. 25, pursuant to various provisions of the resolution: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Original House Resolution: ...... 2,769,406 2,815,079 2,270,932 Revisions: Pursuant to section 603 of H. Con. Res. 25 ...... ¥14,089 ¥4,100 40,040 Adjustment for Disaster Designated Spending ...... 5,626 281 0 Adjustment for Technical Correction to the Budget Control Act Spending Caps ...... 549 308 0

Revised House Resolution ...... 2,761,492 2,811,568 2,310,972

d Periodically, the House Committee on the Budget revises the 2014–2023 revenue totals in H. Con. Res. 25, pursuant to various provisions of the resolution.

U.S. CONGRESS, submitted under section 308(b) and in aid of Since my last letter dated June 20, 2013, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act, the Congress has cleared and the President Washington, DC, September 9, 2013. as amended. has signed the following act that affects Hon. PAUL RYAN, The estimates of budget authority, out- budget authority and outlays for fiscal year Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of lays, and revenues are consistent with the 2013: the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Representatives, Washington, DC. technical and economic assumptions of H. Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–28). DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The enclosed report Con. Res. 112, the Concurrent Resolution on Sincerely, shows the effects of Congressional action on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2013, as approved DOUGLAS W. ELMENDORF, the fiscal year 2013 budget and is current by the House of Representatives and subse- Director. through September 6, 2013. This report is quently revised. Enclosure. FISCAL YEAR 2013 HOUSE CURRENT LEVEL REPORT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 [In millions of dollars]

Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Previously Enacted: a Revenues ...... n.a. n.a. 2,293,339 Permanents and other spending legislation ...... 1,869,081 1,818,079 n.a. Appropriation legislation ...... 0 553,169 n.a. Offsetting receipts ...... ¥729,799 ¥729,799 n.a. Total, Previously enacted ...... 1,139,282 1,641,449 2,293,339 Enacted Legislation: Authorizing Legislation: Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–121) ...... 0 0 1 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (P.L. 112–114) ...... 8,795 9,439 2,291 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (P.L. 112–144) ...... ¥16 ¥16 0 Honoring American’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–154) ...... ¥36 ¥36 0 An act to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act . . . and to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff schedule . . . for the Dominican Repub- lic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes (P.L. 112–163) ...... 0 0 ¥59 FDA User Fees Corrections Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–193) ...... 0 ¥195 0 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 112–239) ...... ¥33 ¥16 0 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–240) ...... 57,428 49,804 ¥279,700 Medicare IVIG Access and Strengthening Medicare and Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–242) ...... 3 3 0 An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to make clear that accounts in Thrift Savings Fund are subject to certain Federal tax levies (P.O. 112–267) ...... 0 0 1 An act to temporarily increase the borrowing authority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (P.L. 113–1) ...... 5,250 5,250 0 Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 (P.L. 113–28) ...... 14,290 8,080 0 Total, Authorizing Legislation ...... 85,681 72,313 ¥277,466 Appropriations Legislation: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 (P.L. 112–175) b ...... 423 423 0 Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113–2) c ...... 8,840 1,479 0 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113–6) ...... 1,867,246 1,426,973 0 Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 (P.L. 113–9) ...... 0 203 0 Total, Appropriations Legislation ...... 1,876,509 1,429,078 0 Total, Enacted Legislation ...... 1,962,190 1,501,391 ¥277,466 Entitlements and Mandatories: Budget resolution estimates of appropriated entitlements and other mandatory programs ...... ¥79,619 ¥77,056 0 Total Current Level d ...... 3,021,853 3,065,784 2,015,873

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Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Total House Resolution e ...... 2,793,848 2,891,589 2,089,540 Current Level Over House Resolution ...... 228,005 174,195 n.a. Current Level Under House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 73,667 Memorandum: Revenues, 2013–2022: House Current Level ...... n.a. n.a. 28,846,212 House Resolution f ...... n.a. n.a. 28,957,333 Current Level Over House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. n.a. Current Level Under House Resolution ...... n.a. n.a. 111,121 Source: Congressional Budget Office. Note: n.a. = not applicable; P.L. = Public Law. a Includes the following acts that affect budget authority, outlays, or revenues and were cleared by the Congress in 2012, but before adoption of the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2013 (H. Con. Res. 112): the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–95), the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (P.L. 112–96), and an act to apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy coun- tries, and for other purposes (P.L. 112–99). b Sections 140(b) and 141(b) of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013 provided $423 million for fire suppression activities, available until expended. c Pursuant to Section 314(d) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, amounts designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 shall not count for purposes of Title III and Title IV of the Congressional Budget Act. The amounts so designated for 2013, which are not included in the current level totals, are as follows: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013 ...... 41,667 2,122 n.a. d For purposes of enforcing section 311 of the Congressional Budget Act in the House, the resolution, as approved by the House of Representatives, does not include budget authority, outlays, or revenues for off-budget amounts. As a re- sult, current level does not include these items. e Periodically, the House Committee on the Budget revises the totals in H. Con. Res. 112, pursuant to various provisions of the resolution: Budget Authority Outlays Revenues

Original House Resolution ...... 2,793,848 2,891,589 2,293,339 Revisions: For the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 ...... 0 0 ¥203,799

Revised House Resolution ...... 2,793,848 2,891,589 2,089,540 f Periodically, the House Committee on the Budget revises the 2013–2022 revenue totals in H. Con. Res. 112, pursuant to various provisions of the resolution.

ADJOURNMENT The motion was agreed to; accord- House adjourned until tomorrow, Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I move ingly (at 4 o’clock and 36 minutes Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 9 a.m. that the House do now adjourn. hp.m.), under its previous order, the EXPENDITURE REPORTS CONCERNING OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL Reports concerning the foreign currencies and U.S. dollars utilized for Official Foreign Travel during the second quar- ter of 2013 pursuant to Public Law 95–384 are as follows:

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Jaime Herrera Beutler ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.48 ...... 485.48 Misc. Delegation Expenses ...... 212.91 ...... 212.91 Commercial Airfare ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Part Military Air ...... (3) ...... Return of Unused Per Diem ...... ¥74.18 ...... ¥74.18 Hon. Chaka Fattah ...... 5/27 5/30 Ireland ...... 2,082.32 ...... 2082.32 Misc. Embassy Expenses ...... 146.36 ...... 146.36 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 590.47 ...... 590.47 Commercial Airfare ...... 3,467.90 ...... 3,467.90 Hon. Kay Granger ...... 5/24 5/27 Jordan ...... 1,141.71 ...... 1,141.71 Misc. Delegation Expenses ...... 312.50 ...... 312.50 Commercial Airfare ...... 8,506.40 ...... 8,506.40 Misc. Transportation Costs ...... 229.00 ...... 229.00 Committee Total ...... 3,691.33 ...... 24,698.87 ...... 671.77 ...... 29,061.97 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Part Military air transportation. HON. HAROLD ROGERS, Chairman, July 30, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Arrival Departure Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Visit to United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, April 1–6, 2013: Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 4/2 4/4 United Arab Emirates ...... 732.00 ...... 732.00 4 /4 4 /5 Afghanistan ...... 17.00 ...... 17.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 12,843.70 ...... 12,843.70 Tim Morrison ...... 4/2 4 /4 United Arab Emirates ...... 744.32 ...... 743.32 4 /4 4 /5 Afghanistan ...... 17.00 ...... 17.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 12,843.70 ...... 12,843.70

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Leonor Tomero ...... 4/2 4/4 United Arab Emirates ...... 742.88 ...... 742.88 4 /4 4 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 12,843.70 ...... 12,843.70 Delegation Expenses ...... 4/2 4/4 United Arab Emirates ...... 1,718.94 ...... 1,718.94 Visit to Mali, Niger, Nigeria, April 18–23, 2013: Hon. Mac Thornberry ...... 4/18 4/20 Mali ...... 306.18 ...... 306.18 4/20 4/21 Niger ...... 181.50 ...... 181.50 4/21 4/22 Nigeria ...... 780.64 ...... 780.64 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,129.00 ...... 10,129.00 Peter Villano ...... 4/18 4/20 Mali ...... 354.18 ...... 354.18 4/20 4/21 Niger ...... 181.50 ...... 181.50 4/21 4/22 Nigeria ...... 848.64 ...... 848.64 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,129.00 ...... 10,129.00 Paul Arcangeli ...... 4/18 4/20 Mali ...... 354.18 ...... 354.18 4/20 4/21 Niger ...... 181.50 ...... 181.50 4/21 4/22 Nigeria ...... 848.64 ...... 848.64 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,129.00 ...... 10,129.00 Mark Lewis ...... 4/18 4/20 Mali ...... 354.18 ...... 354.18 4/20 4/21 Niger ...... 181.50 ...... 181.50 4/21 4/22 Nigeria ...... 848.64 ...... 848.64 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,129.00 ...... 10,129.00 Visit to United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Bah- rain, April 18–23, 2013: Hon. Rob Wittman ...... 4 /19 4 /19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 4/19 4/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Hon. Joe Courtney ...... 4/19 4/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Hon. Jackie Walorski ...... 4/19 4/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Hon. Bill Enyart ...... 4 /19 4 /19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 10.00 ...... 10.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 57.00 ...... 57.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Ryan Crumpler ...... 4/19 4/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 43.00 ...... 43.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 124.00 ...... 124.00 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Brian Garrett ...... 4/19 4/19 United Arab Emirates ...... 4/19 4/21 Afghanistan ...... 10.00 ...... 10.00 4/21 4/22 Bahrain ...... 100.95 ...... 100.95 Commercial Transportation ...... 10,709.60 ...... 10,709.60 Delegation Expenses ...... 4/19 4/20 ...... 488.75 ...... 488.75 Visit to Jordan, Israel, Egypt, April 28–May 5, 2013 with STAFFDEL Karem: Roger Zakheim ...... 4/29 4/30 Israel ...... 522.00 ...... 522.00 4/30 5/2 Jordan ...... 5 /2 5 /5 Egpyt ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 9,717.47 ...... 9,717.47 Michael Casey ...... 4/28 4/30 Israel ...... 394.00 ...... 394.00 4/30 5/2 Jordan ...... 5 /2 5 /5 Egpyt ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 8,947.47 ...... 8,947.47 Visit to United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, May 9–14, 2013: Hon. Martha Roby ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.48 ...... 485.48 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Hon. Susan Davis ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 300.48 ...... 300.48 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Hon. Kristi Noem ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.48 ...... 485.48 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Hon. Niki Tsongas ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.48 ...... 485.48 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Hon. Tammy Duckworth ...... 5 /10 5 /12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 485.48 ...... 485.48 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Jaime Cheshire ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 422.86 ...... 422.86 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Debra Wada ...... 5/10 5/12 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/12 5/14 United Arab Emirates ...... 422.86 ...... 422.86 Commercial Transportation ...... 11,905.10 ...... 11,905.10 Delegation Expenses ...... United Arab Emirates ...... 1,916.20 ...... 1,916.20 Visit to Kosovo, Germany, Qatar, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, May 26–June 1, 2013: Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 5/26 5/27 Kosovo ...... 147.95 ...... 147.95 5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 205.08 ...... 205.08 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 225.77 ...... 225.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 24.00 ...... 24.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,826.45 Hon. Peter Gallego ...... 5/26 5/27 Kosovo ...... 194.95 ...... 194.95 5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 267.08 ...... 267.08 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 339.77 ...... 339.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,826.45 Craig Greene ...... 5/26 5/27 Kosovo ...... 194.95 ...... 194.95

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 267.08 ...... 267.08 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 339.77 ...... 339.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,826.45 Catherine Sendak ...... 5/26 5/27 Kosovo ...... 194.95 ...... 194.95 5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 267.08 ...... 267.08 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 339.77 ...... 339.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 56.00 ...... 56.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... Commercial Transportation ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,826.45 Delegation Expenses ...... 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 639.46 ...... 639.46 Committee total ...... 16,542.75 ...... 303,320.74 ...... 4,763.35 ...... 324,626.84 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON, Chairman, July 31, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. George Miller ...... 5/23 5/23 Kuwait ...... 11,509.60 ...... 11,509.60 Delegation Expenses ...... 5/23 5/23 Kuwait ...... 292.18 ...... 292.18 5/25 5/29 Bangladesh ...... 1,160.00 ...... 1,160.00 Delegation Expenses ...... 5/25 5/29 Bangladesh ...... 838.04 ...... 838.04 Richard Miller ...... 5/23 5/23 Kuwait ...... 12,647.80 ...... 12,647.80 Delegation Expenses ...... 5/23 5/23 Kuwait ...... 292.18 ...... 292.18 5/25 5/29 Bangladesh ...... 1,160.00 ...... 1,160.00 Delegation Expenses ...... 5/25 5/29 Bangladesh ...... 838.04 ...... 838.04 Committee total ...... 2,320.00 ...... 24,157.40 ...... 2,260.44 ...... 28,737.84 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JOHN KLINE, Chairman, July 30, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Dan Kildee ...... 4/2 4 /4 United Arab Emirates ...... 527.91 ...... 527.91 4 /4 4 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 4/5 4 /6 United Arab Emirates ...... 12,257.70 ...... 12,258.70 Hon. Denny Heck ...... 5 /26 5 /27 Kosovo ...... 194.95 ...... 194.95 5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 231.29 ...... 231.29 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 225.77 ...... 225.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 24.00 ...... (3) ...... 24.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,826.45 Committee total ...... 1,231.92 ...... 24,084.15 ...... 25,316.07 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. HON. JEB HENSARLING, Chairman, July 31, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Matt Salmon ...... 4/28 4/29 Argentina ...... 567.00 ...... 5,376.98 ...... 5,943.98 4/29 5/2 Brazil ...... 1,181.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,181.00 5 /2 5 /5 Colombia ...... 1,172.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,172.00 Hon. Trey Radel ...... 5/2 5 /5 Colombia ...... 1,212.00 ...... 2,008.60 ...... 3,220.60 Hon. Albio Sires ...... 4/28 4/29 Argentina ...... 567.00 ...... 5,679.98 ...... 6,246.98 4/29 5/2 Brazil ...... 1,181.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,181.00 5 /2 5 /5 Colombia ...... 1,172.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,172.00 Mark Walker ...... 4/28 4/29 Argentina ...... 567.00 ...... 5,505.98 ...... 6,072.98 4/29 5/2 Brazil ...... 1,181.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,181.00 5 /2 5 /5 Colombia ...... 1,172.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,172.00 Leah Campos ...... 4/28 4/29 Argentina ...... 567.00 ...... 2,742.22 ...... 3,309.22 Ramon Zertuche ...... 4/28 4/29 Argentina ...... 567.00 ...... 5,679.98 ...... 6,246.98 4/29 5/2 Brazil ...... 1,181.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,181.00 5 /2 5 /5 Colombia ...... 1,172.00 ...... 1,172.00 Hon. Lois Frankel ...... 5 /26 5 /27 Kosovo ...... 147.95 ...... 11,826.45 ...... 11,974.40 5/27 5/28 Germany ...... 230.98 ...... (4) ...... 230.98 5/28 5/29 Qatar ...... 225.77 ...... (4) ...... 225.77 5/29 5/31 Afghanistan ...... 24.00 ...... (4) ...... 24.00 5/31 6/1 United Arab Emirates ...... (5) ......

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 5/24 5/27 United Arab Emirates ...... 583.00 ...... 13,065.00 ...... 6 2,153.20 ...... 15,801.20 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Hon. Joseph Kennedy ...... 5/24 5/27 United Arab Emirates ...... 581.00 ...... 16,874.00 ...... 17,455.00 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Hon. Ami Bera ...... 5 /24 5 /27 United Arab Emirates ...... 581.00 ...... 2,203.10 ...... 2,784.10 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Eddy Acevedo ...... 5/24 5/27 United Arab Emirates ...... 683.00 ...... 13,065.10 ...... 13,748.10 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Golan Rodgers ...... 5/24 5/27 United Arab Emirates ...... 733.00 ...... 13,065.10 ...... 13,798.10 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Brent Woolfork ...... 5 /24 5 /27 United Arab Emirates ...... 756.00 ...... 10,087.10 ...... 10,843.10 5/24 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 5.00 ...... (3) ...... 5.00 Hon. Tulsi Gabbard ...... 4 /2 4/3 United Arab Emirates ...... 946.00 ...... 12,142.00 ...... 13,088.00 4 /4 4 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... (3) ...... 28.00 Thomas Hill ...... 5/28 5/31 Turkey ...... 986.00 ...... 13,764.00 ...... 14,750.00 5/31 6/3 Jordan ...... 1,122.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,122.00 Evan McMullin ...... 5/28 5/31 Turkey ...... 986.00 ...... 13,273.00 ...... 14,259.00 5/31 6/3 Jordan ...... 1,122.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,122.00 Robert Marcus ...... 5/28 5/31 Turkey ...... 986.00 ...... 13,764.00 ...... 14,750.00 5/31 6/3 Jordan ...... 1,122.00 ...... (4) ...... 1,122.00 Leah Campos ...... 5/26 6/1 Mexico ...... 1,452.00 ...... 1,034.30 ...... 2,486.30 Ramon Zertuche ...... 5/26 6/1 Mexico ...... 1,381.69 ...... 1,431.49 ...... 2,813.18 Paul Berkowitz ...... 4/27 5/1 Russia ...... 2,384.00 ...... 4,344.74 ...... 6,728.74 Naz Durakoglu ...... 4 /27 5 /1 Russia ...... 2,270.00 ...... 4,379.74 ...... 6,649.74 Nilmini Rubin ...... 4/28 4/30 Nigeria ...... 792.00 ...... 8,814.80 ...... 9,606.80 4/30 5/2 Ghana ...... 602.00 ...... (4) ...... 602.00 5 /2 5 /4 Liberia ...... 450.00 ...... (4) ...... 450.00 Worku Gachou ...... 4 /28 4 /30 Nigeria ...... 758.00 ...... 8,814.80 ...... 9,572.80 4/30 5/2 Ghana ...... 592.00 ...... (4) ...... 592.00 5 /2 5 /4 Liberia ...... 530.00 ...... (4) ...... 530.00 Jaqueline Quinones ...... 4/28 4/30 Nigeria ...... 798.00 ...... 8,814.80 ...... 9,612.80 4/30 5/2 Ghana ...... 642.00 ...... (4) ...... 642.00 5 /2 5 /4 Liberia ...... 560.00 ...... (4) ...... 560.00 Eric Williams ...... 4/28 4/30 Nigeria ...... 798.00 ...... 8,814.80 ...... 9,612.80 4/30 5/2 Ghana ...... 642.00 ...... (4) ...... 642.00 5 /2 5 /4 Liberia ...... 560.00 ...... (4) ...... 560.00 Hon. Dana Rohrabacher ...... 5/28 6/3 Russia ...... 3,531.00 ...... 11,573.32 ...... 6 16,780.81 ...... 31,885.13 Hon. Paul Cook ...... 5/28 6/3 Russia ...... 3,211.00 ...... 15,555.32 ...... 18,766.32 Hon. Bill Keating ...... 5/28 5/30 Russia ...... 1,196.00 ...... 7,586.30 ...... 8,782.30 Paul Berkowitz ...... 5/28 6/3 Russia ...... 3,145.00 ...... 13,871.92 ...... 17,016.92 Naz Durakoglu ...... 5 /28 6 /3 Russia ...... 3,530.00 ...... 11,695.62 ...... 15,225.62 Hon. Steve Chabot ...... 4/28 4/30 South Korea ...... 655.00 ...... 11,689.60 ...... 12,344.60 4/30 5/2 Japan ...... 728.00 ...... (4) ...... 6 3,521.71 ...... 4,249.71 5 /2 5 /3 Taiwan ...... 306.00 ...... (4) ...... 6 1,537.31 ...... 1,843.31 Kevin Fitzpatrick ...... 4 /28 4 /30 South Korea ...... 650.00 ...... 11,689.60 ...... 12,339.60 4/30 5/2 Japan ...... 713.00 ...... (4) ...... 713.00 5 /2 5 /3 Taiwan ...... 311.00 ...... (4) ...... 311.00 Priscill Koepke ...... 4/28 4/30 South Korea ...... 595.00 ...... 11,689.60 ...... 12,284.60 4/30 5/2 Japan ...... 723.00 ...... (4) ...... 723.00 5 /2 5 /3 Taiwan ...... 335.00 ...... (4) ...... 335.00 Hon. Karen Bass ...... 5/24 5/26 Ethiopia ...... 2,962.50 ...... 7,461.52 ...... 10,424.02 Committee total ...... 63,250.89 ...... 309,384.86 ...... 23,993.03 ...... 396,628.78 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. 3 Military air transportation. 4 Commerical transportation. 5 Not applicable. 6 Delegation costs. HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE, Chairman, July 31, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Peter Welch ...... 4/28 4/30 Turkey ...... 517.20 ...... 517.20 4/30 5/1 Pakistan ...... 362.85 ...... 362.85 5 /1 5 /2 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5 /2 5 /3 Germany ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 Hon. Blake Farenthold ...... 5/24 5/25 United Arab Emirates ...... 526.00 ...... 526.00 5/25 5/26 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5/26 5/27 United Arab Emirates ...... 407.00 ...... 407.00 Commercial airfare ...... 5,759.00 ...... 5,759.00 Hon. Michael R. Turner ...... 5 /24 5 /26 Romania ...... 490.65 ...... 490.65 5/26 5/28 Turkey ...... 495.83 ...... 495.83 5/28 5/29 Azerbaijan ...... 373.00 ...... 373.00 5/29 5/30 Turkey ...... 294.00 ...... 294.00 5/30 6/2 Ireland ...... 1,299.00 ...... 1,299.00 Delegation Expenditure ...... 2,178.00 ...... 2,178.00 Commercial airfare ...... 3,590.40 ...... 3,590.40 John Cuaderes ...... 5/24 5/26 Romania ...... 490.65 ...... 490.65 5/26 5/28 Turkey ...... 495.83 ...... 495.83 5/28 5/29 Azerbaijan ...... 373.00 ...... 373.00 5/29 5/30 Turkey ...... 294.00 ...... 294.00 Commercial airfare ...... 4,447.60 ...... 4,447.60 Committee total ...... 6,669.01 ...... 13,797.00 ...... 2,178.00 ...... 22,644.01 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. DARRELL E. ISSA, Chairman, Aug. 9, 2013.

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

HOUSE COMMITTEES Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return. ◊ 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. JEFF MILLER, Chairman, July 30, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Darren Dick ...... 4/1 4/3 Middle East ...... 708.36 ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Asia ...... 473.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 14,786.60 ...... 15,967.96 Bryan Smith ...... 4 /1 4/3 Middle East ...... 708.36 ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Asia ...... 473.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 14,786.60 ...... 15,967.96 Chelsey Campbell ...... 4/1 4 /3 Middle East ...... 708.36 ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Asia ...... 473.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 14,786.60 ...... 15,967.96 Linda Cohen ...... 4/1 4/3 Middle East ...... 708.36 ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Asia ...... 473.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 14,786.60 ...... 14,599.96 Michael Baher ...... 4/1 4/3 Middle East ...... 708.36 ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Asia ...... 473.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,914.60 ...... 13,095.96 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 4/29 4/30 Middle East ...... 317.00 ...... 4/30 5/1 Middle East ...... 383.00 ...... 5 /1 5 /2 Middle East ...... 356.00 ...... 5 /2 5 /4 Middle East ...... 476.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 10,807.47 ...... 12,339.65 Hon. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger ...... 4/29 4/30 Middle East ...... 317.00 ...... 4/30 5/1 Middle East ...... 383.00 ...... 5 /1 5 /2 Middle East ...... 356.00 ...... 5 /2 5 /4 Middle East ...... 476.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 10,807.47 ...... 12,339.65 Darren Dick ...... 4/29 4/30 Middle East ...... 317.00 ...... 4/30 5/1 Middle East ...... 383.00 ...... 5 /1 5 /2 Middle East ...... 356.00 ...... 5 /2 5 /5 Middle East ...... 952.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 10,807.47 ...... 12,339.65 Heather Molino ...... 4/29 4/30 Middle East ...... 317.00 ...... 4/30 5/1 Middle East ...... 383.00 ...... 5 /1 5 /2 Middle East ...... 356.00 ...... 5 /2 5 /4 Middle East ...... 476.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 10,807.47 ...... 12,339.65 Hon. Michele Bachmann ...... 4/24 4/24 Caribbean ...... Kathryn Wheelbarger ...... 4/24 4/24 Caribbean ...... Hon. Frank LoBiondo ...... 5/24 5/25 Europe ...... 295.22 ...... 5/25 5/27 Africa ...... 497.00 ...... 5/27 5/29 Africa ...... 461.72 ...... 5/29 5/31 Africa ...... 663.45 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,125.00 ...... 13,042.39 Frank Garcia ...... 5 /24 5 /25 Europe ...... 295.22 ...... 5/25 5/27 Africa ...... 497.00 ...... 5/27 5/29 Africa ...... 461.72 ...... 5/29 5/31 Africa ...... 663.45 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,125.00 ...... 13,042.39 Carly Scott ...... 5/24 5/25 Europe ...... 295.22 ...... 5/25 5/27 Africa ...... 497.00 ...... 5/27 5/29 Africa ...... 461.72 ...... 5/29 5/31 Africa ...... 663.45 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 11,125.00 ...... 13,042.39 Hon. Michele Bachmann ...... 5/27 6/3 Eurasia ...... 2,392.00 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 716.16 ...... 3,108.76 Chelsey Campbell ...... 5/27 5/29 Africa ...... 768.41 ...... 5/29 5/30 Africa ...... 443.00 ...... 5/30 5/31 Africa ...... 395.93 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 16,876.12 ...... 18,483.46 Kathryn Wheelbarger ...... 5/27 5/29 Africa ...... 768.41 ...... 5/29 5/30 Africa ...... 443.00 ...... 5/30 5/31 Africa ...... 395.93 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 16,876.12 ...... 18,483.46 Michael Bahar ...... 5 /27 5 /29 Africa ...... 768.41 ...... 5/29 5/30 Africa ...... 443.00 ...... 5/30 5/31 Africa ...... 395.93 ...... Commercial airfare ...... 16,876.12 ...... 18,483.46 Committee total ...... 222,644.71 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. HON. MIKE ROGERS, Chairman, July 30, 2013.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2013

Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Christopher H. Smith ...... 6 /9 6/11 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia 538.51 ...... 3,578.00 ...... 4,116.51

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Date Per diem 1 Transportation Other purposes Total U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar U.S. dollar Name of Member or employee Country Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Hon. Steve Cohen ...... 5/28 6/3 Russia ...... Rubble 3,049.00 ...... 6,536.42 ...... 9,585.42 Hon. Robert Aderhold ...... 4/14 4/15 Denmark ...... Krone 419.00 ...... 4,107.70 ...... 4,526.70 Mark Milosch ...... 6/9 6 /11 Ukraine ...... Hryvnia 632.75 ...... 3,578.00 ...... 4,210.75 Robert Hand ...... 4/14 4/16 Denmark ...... Krone 718.00 ...... 1,634.90 ...... 2,352.90 Committee total ...... 5,357.26 ...... 19,435.02 ...... 24,792.28 1 Per diem constitutes lodging and meals. 2 If foreign currency is used, enter U.S. dollar equivalent; if U.S. currency is used, enter amount expended. h HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, Cochairman, Aug. 21, 2013.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, 2808. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2815. A letter from the Chairman, Nuclear ETC. latory Management Division, Environmental Regulatory Commission, transmitting the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commission’s report entitled, ‘‘Report to Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive cy’s final rule — Disapproval of State Imple- Congress on Abnormal Occurrences: Fiscal communications were taken from the mentation Plans; State of Utah; Interstate Year [FY] 2012’’, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 5848; Speaker’s table and referred as follows: Transport of Pollution for the 2006 PM2.5 to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 2801. A letter from the Acting Under Sec- NAAQS [EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0350; FRL-9844-9] 2816. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- retary, Department of Defense, transmitting received August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. fice of Personnel Management, transmitting authorization of 3 officers to wear the au- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and a report on the agencies’ use of the Physi- thorized insignia of the grade of major gen- Commerce. cians’ Comparability Allowance Program for eral or brigadier general; to the Committee 2809. A letter from the Director, Regu- fiscal year 2012, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. on Armed Services. latory Management Division, Environmental 5948(j)(1); to the Committee on Oversight and 2802. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Government Reform. dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a cy’s final rule — Disapproval of State Imple- letter of notification to authorize a 90% mentation Plan; Infrastructure Require- 2817. A letter from the Human Resources guarantee on a supply chain finance facility ments for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Specialist, Department of Defense, transmit- for JPMorgan Chase & Co. of New York, New Ambient Air Quality Standard; Montana ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- York; to the Committee on Financial Serv- [EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0298; FRL-9843-2] re- cies Reform Act of 1998; to the Committee on ices. ceived August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Oversight and Government Reform. 2803. A letter from the Chairman and Presi- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and 2818. A letter from the Associate General dent, Export-Import Bank, transmitting a Commerce. Counsel for General Law, Department of report on transactions involving U.S. exports 2810. A letter from the Director, Regu- Homeland Security, transmitting three re- to Turkey pursuant to Section 2(b)(3) of the latory Management Division, Environmental ports pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Re- Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended; Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- form Act of 1998; to the Committee on Over- to the Committee on Financial Services. cy’s final rule — Oil and Natural Gas Sector: sight and Government Reform. 2804. A letter from the Director, Regu- Reconsideration of Certain Provisions of latory Management Division, Environmental 2819. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- New Source Performance Standards [EPA- Office of the General Counsel, Department of cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation HQ-OAR-2010-0505; FRL-9844-4] (RIN: 2060- Transportation, transmitting a report pursu- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Penn- AR75) received August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 ant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of sylvania; Update of the Motor Vehicle Emis- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and sions Budgets for the Lancaster 1997 8-Hour ergy and Commerce. Government Reform. Ozone Maintenance Area [EPA-R03-OAR- 2811. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental 2820. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, 2013-0058; FRL-9841-8] received August 6, 2013, Office of the General Counsel, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Partial Disapproval of State Transportation, transmitting a report pursu- mittee on Energy and Commerce. ant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 2805. A letter from the Director, Regu- Implementation Plan; Arizona; Regional Haze Requirements [EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0913; 1998; to the Committee on Oversight and latory Management Division, Environmental Government Reform. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- FRL-9843-7] received August 6, 2013, pursuant cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on 2821. A letter from the Auditor, Office of of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Energy and Commerce. the District of Columbia Auditor, transmit- Victoria County 1997 8-Hour Ozone Section 2812. A letter from the Director, Regu- ting a report entitled, ‘‘Sufficiency Certifi- 110(a)(1) Maintenance Plan [EPA-R06-OAR- latory Management Division, Environmental cation for the Washington Convention and 2006-0356; FRL-9842-6] received August 6, 2013, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sports Authority’s (Trading as Events DC) pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- cy’s final rule — Propylene Glycol; Exemp- Projected Revenues and Excess Reserve to mittee on Energy and Commerce. tion from the Requirement of a Tolerance Meet Projected Operating and Debt Service 2806. A letter from the Director, Regu- [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0901; FRL-9394-5] received Expenditures and Reserve Requirements for latory Management Division, Environmental August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Fiscal Year 2014’’; to the Committee on Over- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and sight and Government Reform. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Commerce. 2822. A letter from the Director, Office of of Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Infra- 2813. A letter from the Director, Regu- Public Affairs, American Chemical Society, structure Requirements for the 2008 Lead Na- latory Management Division, Environmental transmitting the Society’s Annual Report tional Ambient Air Quality Standards [EPA- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- for 2012; to the Committee on the Judiciary. R04-OAR-2012-0582; FRL-9845-2] received Au- cy’s final rule — Significant New Use Rules 2823. A letter from the Clerk, Court of Ap- gust 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); on Certain Chemical Substances [EPA-HQ- peals, transmitting an opinion of the United to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. OPPT-2013-0399; FRL-9393-4] (RIN: 2070-AB27) 2807. A letter from the Director, Regu- received August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. States Court of Appeals for the Third Cir- latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Energy and cuit, C.A. No. 12-2711, U.S.A. v. Zavkibeg Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. Ashurov (August 12, 2013); to the Committee cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2814. A letter from the Director, Regu- on the Judiciary. of State Implementation Plans; Alaska; latory Management Division, Environmental 2824. A letter from the Secretary, Federal Fairbanks Carbon Monoxide Limited Mainte- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- nance Plan and State Implementation Plan cy’s final rule — Topramezone; Pesticide mission’s final rule — Premerger Notifica- Revision [EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0420; FRL-9844- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2012-0262; FRL- tion; Reporting and Waiting Period Require- 8] received August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 9388-9] received August 6, 2013, pursuant to 5 ments (RIN: 3084-AA91) received August 10, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on En- 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the ergy and Commerce. ergy and Commerce. Committee on the Judiciary.

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A bill to amend the Missing Chil- the United States and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, dren’s Assistance Act to better enable law By Mr. POE of Texas: transmitting the Service’s final rule — Cer- enforcement to identify, locate, and recover H.R. 3082. tain Transfers of Property to Regulated In- child victims of sex trafficking; to the Com- Congress has the power to enact this legis- vestment Companies [RICs] and Real Estate mittee on Education and the Workforce. lation pursuant to the following: Investment Trusts [REITs] [TD 9626] (RIN: By Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mr. Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 10, 11, and 15 1545-BI84) received August 5, 2013, pursuant DESANTIS, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. YOHO, By Mr. SIMPSON: to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Committee on Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. WEBER H.R. 3083. Ways and Means. of Texas, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. KING of Congress has the power to enact this legis- 2827. A letter from the Chief, Publications Iowa, and Mr. WILSON of South Caro- lation pursuant to the following: and Regulations, Internal Revenue Service, lina): The constitutional authority of Congress transmitting the Service’s final rule — H.R. 3082. A bill to require a report on the to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Mixed Straddles; Straddle-by-Straddle Iden- designation of the Libyan faction of Ansar cle I, Section 8 of the United States Con- tification Under Section 1092(b)(2)(A)(i)(l) al-Sharia as a foreign terrorist organization, stitution, specifically clause 3 (relating to [TD 9627] (RIN: 1545-BL04) received August 5, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the authority to regulate commerce among 2013, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the the Judiciary. the several states). Committee on Ways and Means. By Mr. SIMPSON: By Mr. DEFAZIO: 2828. A letter from the Chief, Publications H.R. 3083. A bill to amend title 23, United H.J. Res. 60. States Code, with respect to the operation of and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Congress has the power to enact this legis- longer combination vehicles on the Inter- Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule lation pursuant to the following: state System in Idaho, and for other pur- — Reimbursed Entertainment Expenses [TD Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution of poses; to the Committee on Transportation 9625] (RIN: 1545-BI83) received August 5, 2013, the United States and Infrastructure. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); to the Com- By Mr. PASCRELL: By Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself and Mr. mittee on Ways and Means. H.J. Res. 61. JONES): 2829. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- H.J. Res. 60. A joint resolution to amend Congress has the power to enact this legis- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- the War Powers Resolution; to the Com- lation pursuant to the following: mitting the annual report on the Medicare mittee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to Art. I, Section 8, clause 11: ‘‘The Congress and Medicaid Integrity Programs for Fiscal the Committee on Rules, for a period to be shall have Power . . . To declare War’’ Year 2011; jointly to the Committees on En- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in Art. I, Section 8, clause 18: ‘‘The Congress ergy and Commerce and Ways and Means. each case for consideration of such provi- shall have Power . . . To make all Laws 2830. A letter from the Board, Railroad Re- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the which shall be necessary and proper for car- tirement Board, transmitting the Board’s committee concerned. rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, 2013 annual report on the financial status of By Mr. PASCRELL: and all other Powers vested by this Constitu- the railroad unemployment insurance sys- H.J. Res. 61. A joint resolution to prevent tion in the Government of the United States tem, pursuant to 45 U.S.C. 369; jointly to the further use of chemical weapons in Syria; to or in any Department or Officer thereof.’’ Committees on Transportation and Infra- the Committee on Foreign Affairs. f structure and Ways and Means. By Ms. FUDGE (for herself, Mr. PAYNE, f Mr. RANGEL, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- ADDITIONAL SPONSORS sissippi, Ms. BORDALLO, Mrs. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors CHRISTENSEN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCIN- were added to public bills and resolu- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS TYRE, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. BEATTY, tions as follows: Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. committees were delivered to the Clerk RENACCI, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. MCGOVERN, H.R. 12: Mr. ENGEL. H.R. 30: Ms. WATERS. for printing and reference to the proper Mr. KIND, Mr. WATT, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. H.R. 32: Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HIG- calendar, as follows: BASS, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. GINS, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. WELCH, Mr. MILLER of Florida: Committee on HORSFORD, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Mr. and Mr. HORSFORD. Veterans’ Affairs. H.R. 2481. A bill to amend CONYERS, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. H.R. 61: Mr. DESANTIS. title 38, United States Code, to codify and MEEKS, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. SCOTT of H.R. 138: Ms. LEE of California. improve the election requirements for the Virginia, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. JOHNSON H.R. 141: Mr. ENGEL. receipt of educational assistance under the of Georgia, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, H.R. 292: Mr. VARGAS. Post-9/11 Educational Assistance program of Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. H.R. 310: Ms. JENKINS. the Department of Veterans Affairs; with CHU, and Ms. DELAURO): H.R. 318: Mr. MEEHAN. amendments (Rept. 113–207). Referred to the H. Res. 341. A resolution expressing support H.R. 411: Mr. FOSTER and Mr. PETERSON. Committee of the Whole House on the state for designation of September as National H.R. 437: Ms. LEE of California. of the Union. Childhood Obesity Awareness Month; to the H.R. 485: Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. CONAWAY: Committee on Ethics. In Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 494: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- the Matter of Allegations Relating to Rep- f fornia, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. KENNEDY, and Mr. resentative John Tierney (Rept. 113–208). Re- CUMMINGS. ferred to the House Calendar. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY H.R. 509: Mr. MICHAUD. f STATEMENT H.R. 510: Mr. MICHAUD. H.R. 511: Mr. MICHAUD. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 543: Mr. ENGEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. ENYART, Mr. HORSFORD, and Under clause 2 of rule XII, public tives, the following statements are sub- bills and resolutions of the following Ms. TITUS. mitted regarding the specific powers H.R. 562: Mr. HIGGINS. titles were introduced and severally re- granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 688: Mr. RUSH. ferred, as follows: tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 713: Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. By Mr. SHUSTER (for himself, Mr. joint resolution. FITZPATRICK, Mr. CLAY, Ms. LOFGREN, and RAHALL, Mr. GIBBS, and Mr. BISHOP of By Mr. SHUSTER: Mr. RUNYAN. New York): H.R. 3080. H.R. 720: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 3080. A bill to provide for improve- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 721: Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. ments to the rivers and harbors of the United lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 728: Mr. LOWENTHAL. States, to provide for the conservation and Article I, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 842: Mr. HIMES. development of water and related resources, Constitution, specifically Clause I (related to H.R. 855: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on general Welfare of the United States), and FITZPATRICK, and Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD. Transportation and Infrastructure, and in Clause 3 (related to regulation of Commerce H.R. 863: Ms. CLARKE and Ms. BROWNLEY of addition to the Committees on the Budget, with foreign Nations, and among the several California. Ways and Means, and Natural Resources, for States, and with Indian tribes). H.R. 898: Mr. SCHIFF.

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H.R. 919: Mr. SCHNEIDER. H.R. 1830: Ms. BROWN of Florida. H.R. 2800: Mr. HIMES. H.R. 921: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 1998: Mrs. CAPPS. H.R. 2805: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 938: Mr. REICHERT, Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 2000: Mr. HORSFORD, Ms. CHU, Ms. H.R. 2870: Mr. NEAL. South Carolina, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. SHIMKUS, WATERS, and Mr. LABRADOR. H.R. 2887: Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. DAINES, and Mr. COOK. H.R. 2019: Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. H.R. 2907: Mr. STIVERS, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. H.R. 949: Ms. LEE of California. H.R. 2030: Mr. SMITH of Washington. FINCHER, Mr. JONES, Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. WEST- H.R. 961: Ms. ESTY. H.R. 2055: Mr. CRAMER. MORELAND, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. H.R. 981: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2059: Mr. LOWENTHAL. CRAMER, and Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 1015: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 2090: Mr. YOHO. H.R. 2947: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1020: Mr. VALADAO. H.R. 2134: Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. GIB- H.R. 2994: Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. COURTNEY, and H.R. 1041: Mr. CARTWRIGHT. SON, and Mr. PAYNE. Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 1077: Mr. MULVANEY. H.R. 2174: Mr. OWENS. H.R. 3043: Mrs. NOEM. H.R. 1101: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 2189: Mr. JONES. H.R. 3065: Mr. RIBBLE and Mr. YOHO. H.R. 1186: Mr. DUFFY, Mr. GINGREY of Geor- H.R. 2250: Mr. MATHESON. H.R. 3067: Mr. OLSON. gia, and Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. H.R. 2283: Ms. BASS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. H.J. Res. 41: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 1250: Ms. WILSON of Florida. FITZPATRICK, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. H.J. Res. 56: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1331: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. DEUTCH, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. DUNCAN of South H.J. Res. 58: Mr. AMASH, Mr. CULBERSON, H.R. 1339: Ms. KELLY of Illinois, Ms. Carolina, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. TERRY, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. PEARCE, Mr. WEBER of FRANKEL of Florida, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. COOK, and Mr. LANCE. Texas, Mr. FLORES, Mr. POSEY, Mr. YOHO, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. PETERSON, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 2302: Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. ESHOO, and Mr. Mr. MASSIE, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. GARRETT, Georgia, and Mr. KING of New York. REICHERT. and Mr. PITTS. H.R. 1343: Mr. PAYNE and Ms. CLARKE. H.R. 2305: Ms. SPEIER. H. Res. 36: Mr. LOBIONDO and Mr. RUNYAN. H.R. 1387: Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2375: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. MAFFEI, and H. Res. 89: Mr. BACHUS. H.R. 1395: Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. LATHAM. H. Res. 101: Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 1505: Mr. ISRAEL. H.R. 2399: Ms. SPEIER. H. Res. 281: Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. SIRES, Mr. H.R. 1518: Ms. JENKINS. H.R. 2415: Mr. SCHOCK. LATHAM, Mr. SCHOCK, Mr. GERLACH, Mr. H.R. 1521: Mr. TIERNEY. H.R. 2417: Mr. MILLER of Florida. CRAWFORD, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MATHESON, H.R. 1528: Mr. HOLT. H.R. 2424: Mr. POCAN, Mr. KIND, Mr. SCHIFF, Mrs. LUMMIS, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsyl- H.R. 1573: Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi and Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Ms. SPEIER, vania, Mr. FORBES, Mr. FOSTER, Mr. LAN- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. and Ms. LEE of California. GEVIN, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. H.R. 1630: Mr. CLAY and Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 2452: Mr. CONNOLLY. DOYLE, Ms. TSONGAS, Ms. MOORE, Ms. H.R. 1661: Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. H.R. 2483: Ms. BROWN of Florida. CLARKE, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. H.R. 1666: Mr. CUELLAR, Ms. LEE of Cali- H.R. 2512: Mr. MICHAUD. WELCH, Mr. PITTENGER, Mr. MARINO, and Ms. fornia, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. COOK, Mr. KING of H.R. 2536: Mrs. WAGNER. DELAURO. New York, and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. H.R. 2607: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Ms. SHEA- H. Res. 301: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 1698: Ms. ESHOO, Mr. SMITH of Wash- PORTER. LEVIN, Mr. BISHOP of New York, and Mr. ington, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. CICILLINE. H.R. 2632: Ms. DEGETTE and Ms. CASTOR of GERLACH. H.R. 1731: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Florida. H. Res. 308: Mr. KENNEDY. New York. H.R. 2638: Mr. OLSON, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. LOF- H.R. 1732: Ms. LEE of California. GREN, Mr. COTTON, Mr. PERRY, and Mr. f H.R. 1733: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. KINZINGER of Illinois. H.R. 1748: Mr. VEASEY and Mr. CARNEY. H.R. 2682: Mr. RIGELL. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 1780: Mr. FLEMING, Mr. MURPHY of H.R. 2689: Ms. ESTY. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Pennsylvania, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. FLORES, H.R. 2703: Mrs. NOEM. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. YOUNG of Indiana, and Mr. HENSARLING. H.R. 2715: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 1787: Mr. SENSENBRENNER. H.R. 2753: Mr. COLLINS of New York. were deleted from public bills and reso- H.R. 1814: Mr. CARNEY. H.R. 2771: Mr. NEUGEBAUER and Mr. ROHR- lutions as follows: H.R. 1816: Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. ABACHER. H.R. 1077: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 1827: Mr. CAPUANO. H.R. 2797: Ms. BORDALLO. H.R. 2918: Mr. BUCSHON.

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HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE tually working his way to become the congres- formation of HHSA’s culture from one of com- 529TH MILITARY POLICE COM- sional ‘‘go-to-guy’’ for the Saint Joseph com- pliance to one focused on quality manage- PANY USAEUR HONOR GUARD munity. ment. As a field representative, Chad spent many Above all, Mr. Snowden held fast to HHSA’s HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER hours behind the wheel representing me in the mission to help those in need. For him, it is al- OF MISSOURI small towns across Northwest Missouri. He ways all about the clients. He has remained IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES built strong relationships with local leaders and true to his and the agency’s guiding principles always had his finger on the pulse of a com- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 and has served as a professional and per- munity. Whether it was listening to a veteran’s sonal role model for all who know him. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise retelling of war stories, helping a local commu- today to recognize the prodigious service of nity find funding for sewer upgrades, or pro- Mr. Speaker, Randy Snowden has a long the members of the 529th Military Police Com- viding a legislative update to farmers, Chad’s and distinguished career of service to Napa pany Honor Guard, first activated in July of work was always done whole-heartedly and County, most notably to the Napa Valley 1945, which served at and protected the with a smile. Health and Human Services Agency. It is United States Army in Europe (USAEUR) In 2010, Chad temporarily left his post to therefore appropriate that we honor Mr. Headquarters and handled internal security for serve as my campaign manager. He helped Snowden today and wish him well in his future the USAEUR Commander-in-Chief’s command secure a solid vote-margin that November and endeavors. building and residence. represented our organization well across all 26 The 529th had the responsibility and privi- counties. Chad’s willingness to serve and his f lege of honoring notable figures such as Presi- dedication to constituent service was a great dent John F. Kennedy, President Charles de example of how government should work. RECOGNIZING REVEREND DR. Gaulle of France, General William C. West- While I am losing a valuable member of my JOHN F. WILLIAMS moreland, and Secretary of the Army Stanley team, I am proud of Chad and excited to Resor. watch the next chapter of his career. Beyond its important work to protect U.S. in- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. terests and dignitaries in Europe, this talented thanking Chad Higdon for his many years of OF GEORGIA and dedicated MP company spent many long service to the people of the Sixth Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hours practicing the drill team manual, includ- sional District. I know Chad’s colleagues, fam- ing perfecting the ‘‘click-tap-click’’ of the ily and friends join with me in thanking him for Wednesday, September 11, 2013 ‘‘Deuce Nine.’’ In addition, the unit was as- his commitment to others and wishing him signed three 105mm Howitzers which formed many years of success to come. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following Proclamation. their salute battery, and successfully fired 742 f rounds without a misfire. Whereas, this year, Reverend Dr. John F. Across the nation and the world, U.S. mili- HONORING RANDOLPH F. Williams is celebrating twenty-five (25) years tary police provide an important duty to protect SNOWDEN OF NAPA COUNTY, preaching, twenty-three (23) years in pastoral and serve not only our nation but also their CALIFORNIA leadership and seven (7) years as Pastor of colleagues. The tireless and selfless dedica- Antioch East Baptist Church this year, he has tion of the 529th Military Police Company HON. MIKE THOMPSON provided stellar leadership to his church and Honor Guard and all military policy companies OF CALIFORNIA community; and must not be overlooked. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Whereas, Reverend Dr. John F. Williams In closing, Mr. Speaker, I ask all my col- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 under the guidance of God has pioneered and leagues to join me in wishing all the members sustained Antioch East Baptist Church as an of the 529th Military Police Company Honor Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Randy Snowden, who instrument in our community that uplifts the Guard our sincerest thanks and appreciation spiritual, physical and mental welfare of our for their valiant service. is retiring as the Director of the Napa County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA). citizens; and f Mr. Snowden is a true public servant in the Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious HONORING CHAD HIGDON Napa Valley, and a leader in community public man of God has given hope to the hopeless health programs and health care reform. As and is a beacon of light to those in need; and HON. SAM GRAVES the director of the largest agency in Napa Whereas, Reverend Dr. Williams is a spir- OF MISSOURI County, Mr. Snowden has consistently held itual warrior, a man of compassion, a fearless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES himself to the highest levels of integrity, prin- leader and a servant to all, but most of all a ciple, and ethical business practice. In the re- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 visionary who has shared not only with his cent recession, Mr. Snowden led efforts to sta- Church, but with our state and the nation his Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I bilize Napa County HHSA’s budget while passion to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; proudly pause to recognize a special member maintaining critical services that other counties and of my staff. After more than 11 years of serv- dramatically cut. ice, Chad Higdon has left his position in my Mr. Snowden guided the agency and the Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Saint Joseph District Office to become the Ex- county in integrating services and increasing Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this ecutive Director of Second Harvest Commu- accessibility. During his tenure, Napa County day to honor and recognize Reverend Dr. nity Food Bank. HHSA opened a satellite office in American John F. Williams, as he celebrates this mile- Chad had been with my congressional office Canyon, and an embedded Clinic Ole was es- stone in pastoral leadership; now therefore, I, nearly from the start. He began as an intern tablished on HHSA’s campus. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby in 2001, helping to set up our first office in the As the agency’s leader, Mr. Snowden dis- proclaim August 25, 2013 as Reverend Dr. St. Joseph Post Office Building. A year later, played a dedication to the pursuit of diversity, John F. Williams Day in the 4th Congressional he was hired as the office Staff Assistant. collaborative management, and program- District. Chad has filled many roles in the office, even- based budgeting. He has overseen the trans- Proclaimed, this 25th day of August, 2013.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES welcome home. ‘‘We have shared the incommunicable ex- Now, I am keenly aware that as the final perience of war, we have felt, we still feel, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 speaker of the day, I am all that stands be- the passion of life to its top. In our youth Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tween you and cookouts and the first game our hearts were touched with fire.’’ of the Bay Area brawl between the Giants And we stand in constant memory of our er, I rise today to honor a remarkable histor- fallen brothers. ical church, St. John Missionary Baptist of and the A’s. So, in the few minutes that we’ll spend together this afternoon I won’t talk It is worth remembering that those brave Darling, Mississippi and the great leadership it about the great sales at Valley Fair Mall or Americans who fell threw the torch of free- is under. the day off so many are enjoying. I won’t dom to those in the next generation, who St. John Missionary Baptist Church has speak of bands or bugles, or even the stone would take it up and shield it. Each succes- been a part of the Darling Squirrel Lake, MS and marble monuments raised in memory of sive generation of patriots serves as a ‘‘Liv- community for some 130 years. Many families the sacrifices given by our most honored ing Memorial’’ to those who gave all in the have come and gone, but many can boast of citizens. preceding age. And a few in this generation But instead, my brief comments will cen- have caught that same torch of freedom. a great start at this little wooden church in the When tyranny and terror have attacked country. Although, this is a small church, its ter on ‘‘The Living Memorial.’’ In every age, just as during the Vietnam the torch and caused its flame to flicker, a pastor and members have always had big War era, those who are willing to face down few have protected it from the violence of hearts. St. John has reached out into the com- shot and shell are few. During the Revolu- the enemy. They have given their blood and munity to host and sponsor reading classes in tion, only a few answered the call for help lives to shield it, and in so doing had their an effort to improve reading skills among the that rang out at the Rude Bridge in Concord. own lives extinguished so that the light of young and old; summer feeding program- pre- Many heard the call, had more pressing pri- liberty would continue to shine. They have done so in the ancient paring and serving hot balanced meals for the orities and moved on with their lives. A few answered, and some who did gave the last Mesopotamian cities of Baghdad, Al Kut and youths and disabled in the church community; Hillah in Iraq. From Afghanistan’s desert and doing a garden project to provide fresh full measure of devotion to enable the begin- ning of the Republic that we love so dearly. plains of the Helmand province to its wispy vegetables for the church community. And right down through the years, it has heights of the Hindu Kush, where air to Years has brought about change, but the been the same. Many hear, few answer and a breathe is hard to come by, but enemy hearts of St. John members are still big and portion of those who do, consecrate our na- bombs, bullets and attacks are easy to find. The honor roll of names who have given fill with love. The name was changed to New tion’s highest ideals with their lives. On bat- the last full measure is not nearly as popular tlefields long forgotten, or for the mass of St. John some ten years ago, but Jesus and or as well-known as the latest winner of our fellow citizens not known or even cared saving souls is still the focus of the church. American Idol, the results of the NFL draft about, this story of self-sacrifice, complete Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me or the latest cover story in People magazine. devotion and fidelity to the best and highest in recognizing St. John Missionary Baptist And because of this, it is up to us to carry of ourselves, plays out again, and again and their lives, loves and memories forward to Church for its dedication to serving our great again. The many war veterans in the audi- serve as their ‘‘Living Memorial.’’ country. ence, from World War II right up to the ones For those esteemed fallen patriots are the f of today, can tell you what it is like to hear precious few who were willing to step for- an unremitting drumbeat demanding sac- ward for all of America. The story of their ‘‘THE LIVING MEMORIAL’’ PRE- rifice. lives and commitment answers the ancient PARED REMARKS BY LT. COL. They can remember in jungle monsoons or question, ‘‘Who will go for us and who will SEAN N. DAY FOR CITY OF SAN savage desert sandstorms, seeing the very we send.’’ JOSE MEMORIAL DAY OBSERV- best our country can produce step forward. They answered the question through their ANCE And then watching those same brave broth- actions; stepping forward for all of us. ers in arms, friends and comrades fall to the The scriptures say, ‘‘A man has no greater violence of the cruel enemy. All the while, love than to lay down his life for his broth- HON. ZOE LOFGREN hearing that same drumbeat, demand more er.’’ What they showed may have been patri- OF CALIFORNIA and more sacrifice. otism, may have been devotion, and it cer- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES How many friends have we held as their tainly was sacrifice—but what we know is final breaths slipped away? Wednesday, September 11, 2013 that they gave their all, and in so doing, How many times have we seen flag-draped showed all of us today that those who will Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I had the transfer cases placed on aircraft; follow, love in its most basic form. A love for honor at Oak Hill Cemetery’s Memorial Day How many times have we stood at memo- our country, our families—yours and mine, rials in hot, dirty, dusty places; event on May 27th to listen to Lt. Col. Sean and our way of life; one that exceeded the And how many times have we been asked love they had even for themselves. And as we Day’s speech celebrating and honoring the by parents and family members what the memories of Americans who have died de- look out across the years, and think of far- last days of their loves ones were like. away places, our deep and humble apprecia- fending freedom. I would like to honor his Everyone here knows the answer—far too tion is with those whose love exceeded all words which are so meaningful. many times. bounds. So many of our friends are no longer here ‘‘THE LIVING MEMORIAL’’ PREPARED RE- So what to make of this devotion, belief to teach their sons to throw a baseball, es- MARKS: CITY OF SAN JOSE MEMORIAL DAY and sacrifice? cort their daughters to quinceaneras, or to OBSERVANCE, OAK HILL CEMETERY, SAN One of our very distinguished Americans, guide their parents into old age. We, who JOSE, CA, 1100 27 MAY 2013 Eleanor Roosevelt, witnessed some of the have born the battle, must give voice to our most significant events in our country’s Lt. Col Sean N. Day, USMCR Commanding fallen comrades. They stood for all Ameri- proud history. She carried in her wallet this Officer, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment cans when it counted most. So, we must poem to remind her daily of the sacrifices of Mayor Reed, Supervisor Cortese, Congress- stand tall today and everyday—because they our most esteemed citizens and it reads: man Honda, Congresswoman Lofgren, Vice cannot. ‘‘Dear Lord, Admiral Zukunft, Major General Regua, As witnesses to the most profound human Lest I continue other distinguished guests, friends and fellow tragedies, our charge now is to ensure their My complacent way, Americans. memories are not forgotten. But even more Help me to remember that somewhere, Thank you for the opportunity to be a importantly—that the ideals of the great re- Somehow out there small part of your celebration of the lives public they gave their very lives to protect— A man died for me today. and sacrifices of our most honored citizens. live on and are strengthened. It is our sacred As long as there be war, It is with profound humility that I am obligation to represent those whose lives I then must speaking with you on this sacred day, on this were so cruelly ended; to be their ‘‘Living Ask and answer hour and in this place. Memorial.’’ Am I worth dying for?’’ Now, if you would indulge me for a mo- One of our most distinguished countrymen, Eleanor Roosevelt understood deeply that ment— Oliver Wendell Holmes, not only served as a she was a ‘‘Living Memorial,’’ for those who

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Today is not a young people are able to work side-by-side Wednesday, September 11, 2013 day for mourning. with local community partners on issues that Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, twelve years ago, It is, of course, a remembrance for what are important to them. AmeriCorps functions the course of our country’s history changed. has been lost—the finest our country has as a framework for how individual citizens mo- In an unprovoked attack that sought to bring produced from across the ages. However, this tivated to public service can come together America to its knees, the world was reminded day is more than that, it is a celebration. A celebration of our national heritage, a cele- and make a difference in a tangible way. instead that ours is a nation of heroes—where bration of the very best our country rep- AmeriCorps has demonstrated remarkable people run toward danger for the sake of their resents. We ought not lament the loss of our successes over the last 20 years; I look for- fellow man; where a new generation of protec- true champions. Instead, cherish the thought ward to more accomplishments and more im- tors, knowing full well the risk, chose to an- that such very fine Americans lived, such pact over the next 20 years. I am hopeful that swer its country’s call to defend liberty and fine Americans sacrificed for your family a new task force created by President Obama pursue peace. and mine—such American gave all. Our chal- earlier this year can help identify new ways Last year on this day we were again re- lenge is to ensure that their sacrifices were that AmeriCorps can employ members’ talent minded that freedom has its foes. We mourn not in vain. the lives of the four dear Americans we lost to Your presence in this place, at this hour and ingenuity to further national priorities. As indicates that you probably don’t need to Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, ‘‘Everyone terror in Benghazi and pledge justice on their hear this message. However, many of our can be great because everyone can serve.’’ behalf. countrymen do need to hear it. So as you Mr. Speaker, I would like to close by ex- To the families bound together by this tragic leave here today, each of you has a mission. tending my gratitude for the hard work date eleven years apart, we promise our con- Carry forth the memory of those who gave AmeriCorps members are doing by serving tinued prayers for peace, and we take comfort all they had to give for the finest ideals of and making America even greater. that the nearness of Almighty God is always our country and of all humanity. with the brokenhearted. Carry forth the memory of our honored f September 11, another infamous date for dead. our Republic, revealed the strength and re- Remind others that our champions were HONORING NEW BEGINNING FULL solve of American character, and proved once not victims, but Americans who made our GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH way as a people possible. They carved the again to the adversaries of liberty that the path that brought freedom from the yoke of champions of freedom will not be stopped. We distant tyranny, they served as the guaran- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. will never waiver, we will not cede strength, tors of independence, they made the procla- OF GEORGIA and we will stand firm as the last best hope mation of emancipation real. And they en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of earth. sured that liberty remained a reality rather than a mere idea, a word on a page, or a hope Wednesday, September 11, 2013 f for dream. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I IN HONOR OF R. BURNETT I ask each of you to resolve to live in such MILLER’S 90TH BIRTHDAY a way as to carry on the work of the fallen. submit the following Proclamation. To make our great country better each day, Whereas, for the past twenty years, New and in doing so to serve as ‘‘Living Memo- Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church has HON. DORIS O. MATSUI rials,’’ to our most honored citizens. been and continues to be a beacon of light to OF CALIFORNIA Thank you for taking the time out today our county and district; and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to be part of this celebration. Whereas, today, Bishop James H. Morton God Bless America and Semper Fidelis. and the members of the New Beginning Full Wednesday, September 11, 2013 f Gospel Baptist Church family continue to uplift Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and inspire our county and district; and recognition of Sacramento’s former mayor, city RECOGNIZING AMERICORPS ON Whereas, the New Beginning Full Gospel councilman and a prominent member of our THEIR TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY Baptist Church family has been and continues community, R. Burnett Miller, as he celebrates to be a place where citizens are touched spir- his 90th birthday. I ask my colleagues to join HON. DEREK KILMER itually, mentally and physically through out- me in honoring this great civic-minded indi- OF WASHINGTON reach ministries and community partnership to vidual who has served his country with honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aid in building up our county and district; and and has contributed so much to the Sac- Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious ramento region. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Church of God has given hope to the hope- Burnett was born in Sacramento, California, Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to less, fed the needy and empowered our com- in 1923 and graduated from C.K. McClatchy honor the national service organization munity for the past twenty (20) years; and High School. He began his life of service by AmeriCorps on its twentieth anniversary. Whereas, this Church has produced many joining the ROTC at Santa Clara College in AmeriCorps has provided young Americans spiritual warriors, people of compassion, peo- 1941. He was a sophomore when World War with the opportunity to meet critical needs in ple of great courage, fearless leaders and II began, and went on to serve our nation in the communities in which they work. servants to all, but most of all visionaries who the Battle of the Bulge, and was a part of the AmeriCorps partners with nonprofit organi- have shared not only with their Church, but U.S. 11th Armored Division when it liberated zations, government agencies, schools, and with our community their passion to spread the Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria faith-based organizations to support intensive the gospel of Jesus Christ; and on May 6, 1945. His service earned him a community service work. AmeriCorps was first Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for gallantry formed under President Clinton in 1993 as a Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this in action against an enemy of our nation. His part of the Corporation for National and Com- day to honor and recognize the New Begin- experiences were featured in Ken Burns’ doc- munity Service. Since its inception, 800,000 ning Full Gospel Baptist Church family for their umentary The War on PBS. people have taken the AmeriCorps oath, with leadership and service to our District on this Burnett completed his college education at about 80,000 now serving annually. the 20th Anniversary of their founding; now Georgetown University and lived in Europe for Mr. Speaker, AmeriCorps members are hard therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., several years; however, he never forgot his at work in my district and all across the coun- do hereby proclaim August 18, 2013 as New hometown. Burnett moved back to Sac- try. They tutor students in junior and high Beginning Full Gospel Baptist Church Day in ramento and joined his family’s lumber busi- schools. They work directly with families to the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. ness, which later became known as Burnett help them overcome barriers to employment. Proclaimed, this 18th day of August, 2013. and Sons Planing Mill and Lumber Company.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:30 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR13\E11SE3.000 E11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD September 11, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 13457 For over 144 years, this company has prided in the true traditions of the Baptist doctrine The First Baptist Church of Orlando began itself in special and unique craftsmanship and within the Edwards community. a Mission in 1923, which later would develop has provided high-quality jobs to local f into Delaney Street Baptist Church. Under the Sacramentans. leadership of Reverend T.E. Waldrup, thirty-six Burnett continued his lifetime of public serv- RECOGNIZING MS. ANTOINETTE Charter members laid the foundations for what TUFF ice by serving first as a member of the Sac- would become Delaney Street Baptist Church. ramento City Council and then as mayor. As On September 14, 1928, Delaney Street Bap- a leader in our community, Burnett has cham- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. tist church was officially founded. pioned local causes and organizations, raising OF GEORGIA This is a special moment in the history of funds for the Crocker Art Museum, the Sac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Delaney Street Baptist Church, and they de- ramento Symphony, and the Sacramento His- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 serve to be commended for their 85 years of tory Center. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I service to their community. I would like to Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join submit the following Proclamation. thank them for their many years of faithful me today in recognizing the great life of my Whereas, today we pause to recognize a ministry to our community and their dedication friend, R. Burnett Miller, as he celebrates his virtuous woman of God whose actions, think- to Christian leadership. 90th birthday with his lovely wife Mimi, his ing, and spirit blessed the lives of the children, children and his friends and family in Sac- On behalf of the people of Central Florida, parents, teachers, and support staff of not only ramento. His life and legacy are an inspiration it is my pleasure to recognize and congratu- the Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning to us all. late Delaney Street Baptist Church on this mo- Academy, but the hearts of citizens across mentous occasion. May God continue to bless f America; and their church and ministry throughout future Whereas, Ms. Antoinette Tuff on August 20, HONORING FRIENDSHIP generations. MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2013 gave of herself to calm and defuse an incredibly dangerous situation that could have devastated our community and our Nation; f HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON and ON RECOGNITION OF THE TRAG- OF MISSISSIPPI Whereas, Ms. Antoinette Tuff talked down EDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES an armed and troubled intruder who was fo- SURVIVORS Wednesday, September 11, 2013 cused on harming elementary school children, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- their teachers, support staff, and police offi- er, I rise today to honor Friendship Missionary cers on the scene; and Whereas, Ms. Tuff stood as a citizen dip- HON. RON BARBER Baptist Church for their unwavering resiliency lomat, cool and calm, communicating with the OF ARIZONA and unity in continuing to spread the Gospel would be assailant, as she advocated for life, among members of their congregation and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only for the intruder and herself, but for community for over 143 years. Since its beginnings in early spring of 1870, every life in the school building on that day; Wednesday, September 11, 2013 the church has had a number of spiritually led and Whereas, this wise woman of God shared Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pastors who, through the years, have helped her stories, her struggles, her trials and her tri- honor the Tragedy Assistance Program for the congregation grow in number and in spir- umphs, to breathe in words of encouragement Survivors. itual knowledge. Among the ministers who and comfort, transforming a spirit of destruc- have led the congregation were Reverend The Tragedy Assistance Program for Sur- tion into a spirit of redemption, allowing herself James Williams, Reverend A.H. Davis, Rev- vivors or TAPS assists families of our Armed to be an instrument of God ensuring that all erend H.W. Scott, Reverend S.S. Butler, Rev- Forces who have lost their military loved one. would live to see another day; and erend W.P. Whitfield, Reverend Curtis L. TAPS is a resource that provides 24/7 tragedy Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the West, and Reverend McKinley K. Nelson. assistance based on a framework of peer-to- Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this In March 1965, the congregation elected peer emotional support. Their programs fill the day to honor and recognize Ms. Antoinette Reverend Bobby Burks as their leader. Under crucial need of connecting survivors with sur- Tuff for her bravery, her selflessness, leader- Reverend Nelson, the church underwent sig- vivors to provide comfort, compassion, healing ship, and service not only to those students, nificant changes, ultimately leading to impres- and hope in time of need. teachers, support staff, police officers, and ad- sive growth in many different areas. During ministrators at Ronald E. McNair Discovery For nearly 20 years, TAPS has provided es- Pastor Burks’ leadership, the church saw a Learning Academy in DeKalb County, Geor- sential support to more than 40,000 military considerable growth in membership, imple- gia, but also for her heart and spirit that have family members and those assisting them. mentation of prayer meetings and bible class, touched our Nation and the World; now there- TAPS successfully builds on the experience of youth ministry, sick and shut-in ministry, fel- fore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do survivors by connecting them as peer-mentors lowship breakfast, Praise Team group, and an hereby proclaim August 25, 2013 as Ms. An- to other grieving family members in similar cir- annual church trip and picnic. In addition to toinette Tuff Day in the 4th Congressional Dis- cumstances. implanting a number of new activities for the trict of Georgia. However, connecting survivors is just the membership, Pastor Burks was also instru- Proclaimed, this 25th day of August, 2013. mental in establishing numerous ministries. beginning. TAPS continues its outreach and With such growth in activities and member- f support through grief seminars, camps for kids ship, the church deemed it necessary to ex- RECOGNIZING THE 85TH ANNIVER- and physical events. The TAPS network in not pand to accommodate the increase members. SARY OF DELANEY STREET BAP- a one-time liaison but a continuing support Many physical improvements to the church TIST CHURCH framework that provides continuous compas- were made from 2003 through 2007. Comple- sion and assistance to families as they grieve. tion of a handicap accessible sidewalk and HON. DANIEL WEBSTER Ms. Bonnie Carroll founded TAPS in 1994 rails, new bathrooms added near the front en- OF FLORIDA after she tragically lost her husband in 1992, trance of the church, addition of a public ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, in a military plane dress and security system, construction of the crash. Sensing an unfilled need, Ms. Carroll Family Life Center, and the furnishing of the Wednesday, September 11, 2013 established TAPS to ensure surviving military church’s finance room with a copier, computer, Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I family members have the necessary resources fax, and binding machine all took place as a rise today to acknowledge a special occasion to cope with their loss. Since then, Ms. Carroll result of a 249+ increase in membership. for Delaney Street Baptist Church in Orlando, has dedicated her life to supporting our sur- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Florida. Delaney Street Baptist Church will cel- viving military families. Ms. Carroll and all of in recognizing Friendship Missionary Baptist ebrate their 85th anniversary this upcoming the TAPS volunteers are deserving of our Church in its commitment to remain grounded Sunday, September 15, 2013. highest thanks and honor.

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Pastor Gibson’ ministry is char- D.C., and Pennsylvania perished when our na- Wednesday, September 11, 2013 acterized by his gift of compassion and his tion suffered its worst terrorist attack in our concern for individual growth and for each history. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- member of the congregation. He faithfully While together we have moved a decade er, I rise today to honor Brownsville Mis- served the church for 20 years. Currently Min- beyond that tragedy, the memories of Sep- sionary Baptist Church for exemplifying the im- ister Stanley Garner serves as leader of this tember 11th will forever be with us. All across portance of resolute faith, persistence, and ul- magnificent congregation. the country, Americans are coming together timately perseverance in the face of many his- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me for what has become a day of service and re- torical adversities, consequently serving as a in recognizing Brownsville Missionary Baptist membrance. As we take the time to reflect model for others within the Baptist community. Church in its commitment to remain grounded today, we are reminded that what unites us is The beginning of the initial foundation was in the true traditions of the Baptist doctrine far stronger than what divides us, and that the formed under the guidance of Reverend Nel- within the Bolton community. courage and perseverance of the American son in 1862, thus sparking the beginning of f people should never be underestimated. Brownsville Beaureau Colored Church. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to not Brownsville Beaureau Colored Church began HONORING MRS. BARBARA ANN only join me in remembering those who lost its initial foundation at the intersection of High- FLANIGAN their lives, but to also remember the many first way 22 and Bolton-Brownsville Road, north of responders, members of the military and ordi- the site it now stands. Preaching services HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. nary citizens who answered the call of duty. were held at Beulah Memorial Baptist Church OF GEORGIA f (now named Brownsville Beulah Baptist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church). Reverend Nelson conducted services IN HONOR OF GLEN DOHERTY AND for both congregations (black and white), Wednesday, September 11, 2013 TYRONE WOODS when Brownsville’s shared the church. Service Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I was conducted in the morning for Beulah’s submit the following Proclamation. HON. DUNCAN HUNTER congregation and the evening for Browns- Whereas, a virtuous woman of God accept- OF CALIFORNIA ville’s. ed her calling to serve in the Educational Sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A ‘‘brush harbor’’ was erected on the land tem; and Wednesday, September 11, 2013 purchased during the period of growth and Whereas, Mrs. Barbara Ann Flanigan began separation. The land the present church is on, her educational career in teaching thirty-seven Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, on the one year is recorded to have been bought on March 18, (37) years ago, and this year she retires from anniversary of the terrorist attack on our con- 1862. The members worshipped and held teaching at Cedar Grove Elementary School in sulate in Benghazi, Libya, I rise to honor Glen service faithfully under the brush harbor struc- Ellenwood, Georgia, she has served the Doherty and Tyrone Woods, two former Navy ture, thus, history continued to be made and DeKalb County School District well and our SEALs that were killed during the attack. the initial foundation set forth. Because limita- community has been blessed through her Glen was born in Massachusetts and al- tions of space and format necessitated the service; and ways had a sense of adventure. He became need for even more land, additional land was Whereas, this phenomenal woman has a pilot, and enjoyed skiing and whitewater raft- purchased in April 1890. shared her time and talents as a Teacher, Ed- ing. His desire to serve his country led him to Since the earlier days of the church begin- ucator, and Motivator, giving the citizens of join the Navy and become a Navy SEAL, nings, many events have occurred in the life Georgia a person of great worth, a fearless where he was part of the team that responded of the church and its members. The church leader, a devoted scholar, and a servant to all to the attack on the USS Cole. Several years has been rebuilt, expanded several times, and who want to advance the lives of our youth; later, Glen fought in Iraq, earning the Navy the latest remodeling consisted of renovation and and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with of the sanctuary after the ceiling collapsed in Whereas, Mrs. Flanigan is formally retiring Combat Distinguishing Device. August 2005. The church underwent its first from her educational career today, she will Tyrone grew up in Oregon and was the fa- major renovation in 1968 under the leadership continue to promote education because she is ther of three children. After high school he of Reverend L.M. Robinson. With the renova- a cornerstone in our community that has en- joined the Navy with the goal of becoming a tion of the church came a number of other hanced the lives of thousands for the better- SEAL. During his first attempt at SEAL train- construction projects that ultimately enhanced ment of our District and Nation; and ing, Tyrone suffered an injury, but his perse- the church and solidify it as a concrete fixture Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the verance led him to try again, and he earned of spiritual guidance within the community. Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this his trident in 1991. During his 20 years of Among those additions were construction of a day to honor and recognize Mrs. Barbara Ann service in the Navy, Tyrone participated in Op- kitchen, a baptismal pool, a handicap acces- Flanigan on her retirement from the DeKalb erations in Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan, sible ramp, additional bathrooms, paving of County School District and to wish her well in where his bravery earned him the Bronze Star the parking area, refinishing of the church her new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY with combat ‘‘V’’ device. After both men left the military, they contin- pews, replacement of sanctuary windows, and C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby proclaim completion of the Fellowship Hall. June 2, 2013 as Mrs. Barbara Ann Flanigan ued to serve their country by protecting Ameri- Members of the Brownsville Missionary Bap- Day in the 4th Congressional District of Geor- cans serving overseas. On the night of Sep- tist Church congregation are tirelessly com- gia. tember 11th, 2012, our consulate in Benghazi, mitted to maintaining a solid foundation for Proclaimed, this 2nd day of June, 2013. Libya, was under siege by terrorists. As the spiritual growth within their church home and coordinated attack unfolded, Glen and Tyrone f community. A number of church auxiliaries exposed themselves to enemy fire as they en- and committees have been established IN REMEMBRANCE OF SEPTEMBER gaged attackers that were armed with guns, through the 146-year existence of the church, 11, 2001 mortars and rocket-propelled grenades. Their which includes the Benevolent committee, ultimate sacrifice saved the lives of numerous Brotherhood, Beautification, Bible Class, BTU HON. BILL FOSTER American personnel that were rescued and (training of Christian values to the members OF ILLINOIS safely returned to their families. Despite their that strengthen earthly lives), Cemetery, Mis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brave actions, Glen and Tyrone’s heroism and sion Society, Praise Teams, and Brownsville sacrifice has not been recognized through a Review. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 formal awards process. During Brownsville’s 146 years of existence, Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In recognition of their sacrifice, I have intro- the church has been under the leadership of ask the House to observe a moment of som- duced H.R. 1186, which would award Glen

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One notable pastoral leader was from her educational career today, she will HONORING NICHOLETTE P. Reverend Augustus Harper. Under his leader- continue to promote education because she is STEFFES ship, the church became debt-free by com- a cornerstone in our community that has en- pleting the terms and payments on the mort- hanced the lives of thousands for the better- HON. E. SCOTT RIGELL gage for the sanctuary in November 1971. ment of our District and Nation; and OF VIRGINIA The church also purchased 8 acres of prime Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES farmland from Sister Alma Reuben and family, Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Wednesday, September 11, 2013 of which 2 of the acres were designated for day to honor and recognize Ms. Patricia Parker on her retirement from the DeKalb Mr. RIGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the church cemetery and 3 acres were des- County School District and to wish her well in recognize a first for Accomack County, Vir- ignated for the church parking lot. Through ad- her new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY ginia, in the 2nd Congressional District which ditional contributions made from Sister Reu- I am honored to represent. On August 4, ben, the church was also able to construct the C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby proclaim 2013, the Accomack County Department of first lighted outdoor recreational facility for chil- May 21, 2013 as Ms. Patricia Parker Day in Public Safety promoted Fire Medic II dren of the community. the 4th Congressional District of Georgia. Proclaimed, this 21st day of May, 2013. Nicholette P. Steffes, to the rank of Fire/EMS The construction and establishment of the Captain, the first female Captain ever in the Mount Olive community park encouraged f other members of the congregation to spear- service of Accomack County. Nicholette joined HONORING WOODY HUNT the Department of Public Safety in 2007 as a head the church’s first athletic program, soft- recruit fire medic, another first for Accomack ball, and baseball teams. With so many posi- County, and after completing her fire training tive advancements occurring within the con- HON. BETO O’ROURKE OF TEXAS at the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Training gregation and the community, the Mount Olive Center, and earning her EMT basic certificate, Missionary Baptist Church saw it necessary to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nicholette began her service as a Fire Medic. construct a larger sanctuary to accommodate Wednesday, September 11, 2013 the growing membership. By September 2010, After several years of intensive training and Mr. O’ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to course study, much of this on her own time, the membership performed a ribbon cutting ceremony, officially opening the new sanc- honor distinguished El Pasoan Woody Hunt as Nicholette completed her National and Virginia the recipient of the Ysleta High School ‘‘2012– certification as a Paramedic in 2012. tuary. In addition to acquiring a new sanctuary, the 13 Outstanding-Ex Award,’’ which recognizes Mr. Speaker, the Accomack Director of Pub- exceptional school alumni. Mr. Hunt has lic Safety, Mr. Jeff Terwilliger, should be com- church was blessed with many other new amenities from members of the congregation, earned this distinction through a lifetime of mended for his leadership and dedication for serving the El Paso community in his roles as providing Accomack County with a first class including a new refrigerator, a new stove, cabinets, dishes, a hot water tank, and a kitch- a successful business leader, tireless edu- and effective Department of Public Safety. cation advocate, and generous community Nicholette is to be congratulated for her hard en vent. Amongst all of the additions and changes came a revelation that Reverend servant. work, dedication, and achievements in the Mr. Hunt, a fourth generation El Pasoan, service to the residents of Accomack County. Harper would honorably resign as pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in graduated from Ysleta High School in 1962 I am proud to represent the dedicated men and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and women of the Department of Public Safe- 2002. The following year, Reverend Wayne C. Moore became pastor and established numer- from the University of Texas at Austin (1967). ty, Accomack County Virginia, whose motto is He received his MBA in Finance from UT Aus- ‘‘Together We Make a Difference.’’ ous new ministries and goals for the church. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tin (1970) and later earned his MA in Manage- f in recognizing Mount Olive Missionary Baptist ment from the Drucker School of Management HONORING MOUNT OLIVE Church for being an inspiration for change, in Claremont, California (1986). MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH growth, and unwavering spiritual unity for its Mr. Hunt began his career by returning to El congregational members and local community. Paso to work for the family business, which he eventually grew into one of the nation’s lead- HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON f ing construction and development companies. OF MISSISSIPPI RECOGNIZING MS. PATRICIA As Chairman and CEO of Hunt Companies, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PARKER Inc., Mr. Hunt manages more than $13 billion Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in assets focused on the key areas of public- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. private partnerships, community development, er, I rise today to honor an irreplaceably im- OF GEORGIA real asset investment management and multi- portant architecture of worship in the town of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family housing. Mr. Hunt uses his business ex- Bolton, Mississippi. For 143 years, the Mount pertise as a board member of numerous busi- Olive Missionary Baptist Church has served as Wednesday, September 11, 2013 ness and leadership nonprofits in El Paso. a beacon of spiritual light for so many in the Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Beyond his notable business achievements, community. submit the following Proclamation. Mr. Hunt has been a particularly effective The beginnings of Mount Olive were formed Whereas, A virtuous woman of God accept- higher education advocate. He understands through a coordinated effort among a group of ed her calling to serve in the Educational Sys- that access to college is essential to growing God-fearing, Christian individuals who regu- tem; and our middle class and ensuring that all Ameri- larly gathered to conduct Sunday worship Whereas, Ms. Patricia Parker began her cans have an opportunity to succeed. Mr. service beneath a small bush harbor in the educational career in teaching thirty-eight (38) Hunt is a board member of several national, late 1800s. The group subsequently estab- years ago, and this year she retires from statewide and local education organizations lished the Forkey Hill Missionary Baptist teaching at Dunaire Elementary School in focused on college access, including Com- Church, located at the intersection of Mount Stone Mountain, Georgia, she has served the plete College America; the College for All Tex- Olive Road and Joe Hall Road. In 1883, the DeKalb County School District well and our ans Foundation; and the Development Boards congregation decided to move and build a community has been blessed through her of the University of Texas at El Paso and the new sanctuary; in doing so, the church was service; and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center renamed to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Whereas, this phenomenal woman has at El Paso. He previously served as the Vice- Church. shared her time and talents as a Teacher, Ed- Chairman of the University of Texas System

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:30 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR13\E11SE3.000 E11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13460 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 Board of Regents. This work allows him to Dr. Ridley served as Chairman, Music De- odist conference merged into one conference. focus on closing achievement gaps and in- partment, Livingston College of Rutgers Uni- In 1985, Rev. Jeffrey A. Stallworth was ap- creasing opportunity for traditionally underrep- versity, 1972–1980; Professor of Music, Rut- pointed pastor at Anderson. It was under his resented students. He is one of the first peo- gers University, 1972–1999, and has served leadership that the church moved to 485 West ple I call when issues of higher education are as Professor Emeritus at Rutgers, beginning in Northside Drive. before Congress. 1999. He has served as Artist-in-Residence at Mr. Hunt is also passionate about promoting a number of colleges, universities and institu- Because of the tremendous growth, Ander- quality and accessible healthcare. He is the tions including Southern University, College of son relocated to 1–220 at Hanging Moss Road founding Chairman and current board member the Virgin Islands, University of Natal-Durban in November, 1994. At this time, membership of the Medical Centers of Americas Founda- and the Schomburg Center/New York Public was over 1,600. After being at this location for tion in El Paso; a member of the Board of Library, where he has been in residence since only two years, in December 1996 the mem- Visitors of the University of Texas MD Ander- 1993. bership at Anderson surpassed the 3,000 son Cancer Center in Houston; and was the Dr. Ridley’s numerous honors and awards mark. Chairman of the Paso del Norte Health Foun- include the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Liv- In June 2002, the Reverend Joe W. May dation. ing Legacy Jazz Award (1997), Howard Uni- Mr. Hunt serves as Chairman of the Hunt versity’s Benny Golson Award (2001) and the became Pastor of Anderson United Methodist Family Foundation, which he and his wife Don Redman Society’s Don Redman Heritage Church. As membership continue to rise, An- Gayle established in 1987. The El Paso com- Award (2011). He has also been inducted into derson United Methodist Church works dili- munity continues to be enriched by Woody The International Association of Jazz Edu- gently to provide a friendly worship atmos- Hunt’s legacy of leadership, integrity and gen- cators Hall of Fame (1998); Down Beat Maga- phere. erosity. I thank Mr. Hunt for his commitment to zine’s Jazz Education Hall of Fame (1999) Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me improving the quality of life for everyone in El and received the Rutgers University/Livingston in recognizing Anderson United Methodist Paso, and in particular for his tireless efforts to College Legacy Award (2011). Church. ensure young people in our community have Mr. Speaker, Dr. Larry Ridley is a living jazz access to excellent educational opportunities. treasure and I urge all members to join me in f f commending him for his magnificent contribu- tions as an artist and educator. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING DR. BENNIE f PENNINGTON HON. VICKY HARTZLER HONORING ANDERSON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MISSOURI HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF GEORGIA Wednesday, September 11, 2013 OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2013, I was unable to vote. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- lows: on rollcall No. 452, ‘‘yea.’’ Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I f er, I rise today to honor Anderson United submit the following Proclamation. Methodist Church Jackson, Mississippi. Whereas, a tenacious man of God accepted HONORING DR. LARRY RIDLEY Anderson United Methodist Church began his calling to serve in the Educational System; as a mission in 1914 under the leadership of and HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. local ministers from the Central and Pratt OF MICHIGAN Methodist Episcopal Churches. One of the Whereas, Dr. Bennie Pennington began his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ministers, the late Rev. R. L. Pickens, then educational career in teaching thirty (30) years pastor of Central, helped organize the Clover- ago and this year he retires from teaching at Wednesday, September 11, 2013 leaf Methodist Episcopal Mission. During the Dunaire Elementary School in Stone Moun- Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, legendary jazz 1920s, the first group of members met at the tain, Georgia, he has served the DeKalb artist Dr. Larry Ridley will be honored this year home of William Harper on Woodrow Wilson County School District well and our community by the Congressional Black Caucus Founda- Avenue where they worshiped until a specific has been blessed through his service; and tion (CBCF) at the Jazz Issue Forum and location was secured. Concert that will take place during the 43rd By 1928, a temporary house of worship for Whereas, this remarkable man has shared Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Dr. Rid- the Mission had been obtained, an old aban- his time and talents as a Teacher, Educator ley, an internationally renowned bassist/com- doned store on Whitfield Mill Road, (now Mar- and Motivator, giving the citizens of Georgia a poser/bandleader/educator, will also perform tin Luther King Dr.). In 1936, a lot on Spring person of great worth, a fearless leader, a de- at the concert, which will take place on Thurs- Street was purchased, and the first church voted scholar and a servant to all who want to day, September 19, 2013, at the Walter E. building was constructed. It was named for the advance the lives of our youth; and Washington Convention Center, in Wash- Rev. R. L. Anderson the first conference ap- Whereas, Dr. Pennington is formally retiring ington, D.C. Dr. Ridley will receive the 2013 pointed minister. Rev. Anderson died in 1930. from his educational career today, he will con- CBCF ALC Jazz Legacy Award for his con- The Rev. I. R. Kersh, Sr., was the pastor at tinue to promote education because he is a tributions to jazz and world culture. the time Anderson Chapel, as it was known Hugh Wyatt of the New York Daily News then, was constructed. During the next fifty- cornerstone in our community that has en- described Dr. Ridley as a ‘‘master bassist’’ five years, the following ministers Pastored hanced the lives of thousands for the better- and a ‘‘musician’s musician.’’ He has been Anderson Chapel: Reverends J.C. Bell, Gold- ment of our District and Nation; and one of the most in-demand bassists of the en Price, S.L. Webb, W.J. Eubanks, N.W. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the past six decades, performing with over 150 Ross, R.D. Gerald, Whalon Blackmon, T.S. Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this artists including Wes Montgomery, Carmen Davis, A.L. Holland, F.P. Leonard, C.P. day to honor and recognize Dr. Bennie Pen- McRae, Freddie Hubbard, Thelonious Monk, Payne, H.C. Clay, Sr., and John L. Baker. nington on his retirement from the DeKalb David Baker, Dizzy Gillespie, Marvin Gaye, In September 1952, under the leadership of County School District and to wish him well in Tammi Terrell, and Alicia Keys. Ridley has Rev. Blackmon, a new structure was built on his new endeavors; now therefore, I, HENRY C. also recorded over 50 sessions as a sideman. Page Street and given the name Anderson ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby proclaim May His recordings as a leader include Other Memorial. In 1968, under C.P. Payne, Ander- Voices and Live at Rutgers University (with son Memorial became Anderson United Meth- 21, 2013 as Dr. Bennie Pennington Day in the the Jazz Legacy Ensemble), and Sum of the odist Church. In 1972, during the tenure of 4th Congressional District of Georgia. Parts. Rev. Clay, the white and black United Meth- Proclaimed, this 21st day of May, 2013.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:30 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR13\E11SE3.000 E11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD September 11, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 13461 CONGRATULATING THE BENSON continue to positively influence the Town of chance of winning the Bishopric if he were to UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR Flower Mound and the police department he run for the Bishop serving as pastor of Union THEIR STRAIGHT A REPORT has supervised over the past 14 years. It is Bethel, New Pearl Street. So in November CARD my privilege to commend Flower Mound Po- 1982, Bishop Frank Curtis sent Reverend lice Chief Kenneth Brooker and wish him well Brown to New Orleans as pastor of Union HON. RON BARBER in his retirement and to represent the Town of Bethel, and he sent Union Bethel’s pastor, Reverend Lorenzo G. Clarke to Pearl Street. OF ARIZONA Flower Mound in the U.S. House of Rep- Reverend Clarke was pastor of Pearl Street IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives. f from November 1982–October 1985. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 At the General Conference 1984, Bishop Mr. BARBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HONORING PEARL STREET AFRI- Donald George Kenneth Ming was assigned to congratulate the Benson Unified School Dis- CAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL the Eighth Episcopal District Bishop Ming ap- trict on the high honor of being named Arizo- CHURCH pointed Reverend Johnny Barbour, Jr. as pas- na’s top performing school district. tor of Pearl Street A.M.E. Church in October The Benson School District serves 1200 HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON 1985. Reverend Barbour, Pearl Street’s long- students in the community of Benson as well OF MISSISSIPPI est serving pastor, remained as pastor for 15 as other areas across San Pedro Valley. Their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. In 1987, under Reverend Barbour’s spiritual leadership, the church moved from mission is to provide a safe and welcoming Wednesday, September 11, 2013 learning community that prepares students to 925 West Pearl Street into a church edifice at be competitive and productive citizens. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- 2519 Robinson Street (valued at 3.5 million The success of Benson Schools comes er, I rise today to honor Pearl Street African dollars). During this same year, 1987, Mrs. after years of commitment to proven instruc- Methodist Episcopal Church in Jackson, Mis- Ruth Roseman Dease, dedicated church his- tional practices and a strong academic cur- sissippi. In 1865, Reverend Thomas W. String- toriographer from 1958–1987. Shirley Hopkins riculum for their students. This dedication has er organized Pearl Street African Methodist Davis was privileged and honored to have led to the accolades we celebrate today. Episcopal Church. The first church was known worked with Mrs. Dease in typing the history, This distinguished recognition is testament as Foley Chapel, and Reverend Stringer which she so competently recorded on a to the hard work and dedication Super- served as pastor until Reverend James Ells- weekly basis. Following Mrs. Dease’s death, intendent David Woodall, the school board, worth was appointed as pastor. The church Reverend Barbour appointed Ms. L’Dina Rob- and the dedicated staff and teachers of the was located on the corner of Clifton and Pearl inson as church historiographer. Ten years following the purchase of the edi- district. I am proud to represent these out- Streets. About seventeen pastors served the fice at 2519 Robinson Street (1997), Reverend standing schools in Congress. church in its initial edifice, including Reverend Johnny Barbour, Jr. and the officers and mem- f Hugh Miller Foley, the pastor for whom Foley Chapel was named. bers burned the mortgage. The presiding IN RECOGNITION OF CHIEF In 1898, Reverend James E. Carter, who bishop then was the Rt. Reverend Richard KENNETH BROOKER had served as president of Shorter College in Allen Chappelle, Sr. Since the church has Arkansas, came to Mississippi and was as- been purchased under Rt. Reverend Donald HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS signed in 1899 as pastor. Under Reverend G. K. Ming’s bishopric, Reverend Barbour in- Carter’s leadership, the name of the church vited Bishop Ming back to preach at the Mort- OF TEXAS gage Burning. Bishop Chappelle conducted IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was changed to Pearl Street African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a new edifice was built the Mortgage Burning ceremony. Reverend Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in 1902. The newly built church was on the Barbour had announced his candidacy for Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to corner of Clifton and Pearl Streets. Foley Secretary-Treasurer of the A.M.E. Sunday honor the illustrious career of Chief Kenneth Chapel remained on the property as Foley School Union at the General Conference Brooker of the Flower Mound Police Depart- Hall. 1996. So, he was campaigning for the office ment as he retires after 40 years of committed In 1956, Bishop W. W. Wright appointed during this time. He remained pastor of pro- service in law enforcement. Over his past 30 Reverend G. R. Haughton to Pearl Street gressive Pearl Street for several months after years with the Flower Mound Police Depart- A.M.E. Church as pastor. During his pastorate, he was elected to the office at the General ment, Chief Brooker has advanced from Patrol the city requested the property at Clifton and Conference 2000, in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the General Conference 2000, the Officer to Chief of Police, a leadership position Pearl Streets for opening a new street. Rev- 8th Episcopal District was assigned Bishop he has held since 1999. erend Haughton immediately focused mem- Cornal Garnett Henning, Sr. whose father, During his tenure, as the Town of Flower bers’ attention on building Greater Pearl Street Reverend H. W. Henning, had served as pas- Mound’s population has grown from 4,400 to African Methodist Episcopal Church in another tor of Pearl Street from 1940–41. Bishop over 62,000, Chief Brooker has capably over- location at 925 West Pearl Street. A home at Henning asked Reverend Barbour to remain seen the expansion of the police force in ac- 1051 Deer Park Street was purchased for the pastor of Pearl Street until Planning Meeting in cordance with the town’s needs. In addition to new parsonage. Members began use of the December 2000, and Reverend Barbour re- the growing from 13 employees on staff to its new church in April 1961, and it was dedi- mained as pastor while carrying on his new current 86 sworn officers and 82 civilians, the cated on April 30, 1961. Successors to Rev- General Officer position of Secretary-Treas- Flower Mound Police Department has erend G. R. Haughton include the following: urer of the Sunday School Union. achieved accreditation through the Commis- Reverend Dr. George A. Sewell (1965–1967) On December 2, 2000 the Rt. Reverend C. sion on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement and Reverend William Portis (1967–1974). Garnett Henning, Sr. appointed the Reverend Agencies, developed a SWAT team, Citizen’s In October 1974, Reverend Thomas Ben- Dr. Samuel Boyd, Sr. as pastor of Pearl Street Patrol, Chaplain Corps, School Crossing jamin Brown, Jr. was appointed as pastor of African Methodist Episcopal Church. Reverend Guard Program and Junior Police Academy. Pearl Street. He served as pastor for eight Boyd had served as pastor of Historic St. Under Chief Brooker’s direction, the Flower years. In 1976, during Reverend Brown’s lead- James A.M.E. Church, New Orleans, LA for Mound Police Department has been honored ership of the church, the trustees purchased ten years. He preached as pastor of Pearl nationally for well-designed police vehicles additional property around the church at 925 Street on December 3, 2000. and was recognized as a Webber Seavey West Pearl Street. Also, the church sold the Pearl Street has a rich history of growth and Award for Quality in Law Enforcement finalist parsonage on Deer Park Street and pur- development as a church family and commu- by the International Association of Chiefs of chased a home at 219 Claiborne Street as the nity supporter. After 136 years, the church re- Police. The Town of Flower Mound has been new parsonage. Four years later, Reverend mains a stronghold and a source of spiritual repeatedly recognized as one of the safest cit- Brown kicked off his campaign for Bishopric empowerment for its members and the com- ies in Texas, a phenomenal and challenging on May 24, 1980 in his native Greenwood, munity. feat. Mississippi. Two years following the kick-off Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Chief Brooker’s legacy of honorable service, campaign, Bishop Cummings determined that in recognizing Pearl Street African Methodist diligence to duty and inspired leadership will perhaps Reverend Brown stood a better Episcopal Church.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:30 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR13\E11SE3.000 E11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD 13462 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 September 11, 2013 RECOGNIZING MR. VAL ARCHER Rotary clubs in surrounding communities over IN HONOR OF RESCUE 5 AND THE the next decades. They participated in the 78 FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS OF 9/11 HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. foundation of the Joliet Chamber of Com- OF GEORGIA merce, the conservation of Higginbotham HON. MICHAEL G. GRIMM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woods, and collecting shoes and supplies for OF NEW YORK Wednesday, September 11, 2013 World War I soldiers. They have always been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES instrumental in providing financial assistance Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I for groups and foundations in their call to com- submit the following Proclamation. munity service. Mr. GRIMM. Mr. Speaker, I submit the fol- Whereas, a cool, calm, collected and very lowing. The Guiding Principles of Rotary capture im- tenacious man, Mr. Val Archer was born April Staten Island Strong ‘‘Go Together, Stay portant and admirable values for our commu- 13, 1929, raised in Chicago, Illinois and now Together’’ in honor of Rescue 5 and the 78 nity. The principles state: ‘‘The object of Ro- resides in Conyers, Georgia; and fallen firefighters of 9/11 and their families. tary is to encourage and foster the ideal of Whereas, during WWII at the tender age of F/F Faustino Apostle, Jr., Battallion 2, F/ service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in 15, and even in the face of segregation and F Louis Arena, Ladder 5, A/C Gerald Barbera, particular, to encourage and foster: first, the discrimination, out of a strong sense of patriot- C.W.C, F/F Arthur Barry, Ladder 15, F/F development of acquaintance as an oppor- John P. Bergan, Rescue 5, F/F Paul Beyer, ism and love of country, he answered the call tunity for service; second, high ethical stand- Engine 6, F/F Brian Bilcher, Squad 1, F/F to service in the U.S. military; and Carl Bini, Rescue 5, F/F Greg Buck, Engine Whereas, Mr. Archer served honorably in ards in business and professions, the recogni- tion of the worthiness of all useful occupa- 201, F/F Salvatore Calabro, Ladder 101, F/F the U.S. Army Air Corps, the United States Air Michael Cammarata, Ladder 11, F/F Brian Force and as a member of the renowned tions, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s oc- Cannizzaro, Ladder 101, F/F Peter Carroll, Tuskegee Airmen, a unit with a strong sense cupation as an opportunity to serve society; Squad 1, F/F John Chipura, Engine 219, F/F of honor and duty who performed with great third, the application of the ideal of service in Michael Clarke, Ladder 2. each Rotarian’s personal, business and com- F/F Reuben Correa, Engine 74, F/F Robert precision in combating the enemy in the Euro- Curatolo, Ladder 16, Lt. Edward Darti, Squad pean theater; and munity life; fourth, the advancement of inter- national understanding, goodwill, and peace 1, F/F Michael D’Auria, Engine 40, F/F Scott Whereas, he saw active duty in Korea, Davidson, Ladder 118, F/F Edward Day, Lad- Japan, Guam, the Marshall Islands and Eu- through a world of fellowship of business and der 11, F/F George Dipasquale, Ladder 2, rope where he was always proud of the per- professional persons united in the ideal of Capt. Martin Egan, Jr., Division 1, F/F formance of his fellow Tuskegee Airmen who service.’’ Francis Esposito, Engine 235, Lt. Michael proved beyond a doubt that they were there to Rotary International founder Paul P. Harris Esposito, Squad 1, Capt. Joseph Farley, Divi- excel; and said it best, ‘‘Rotary brings men differing in so- sion 1, F/F Michael Fiori, Rescue 5, F/F Whereas, he served with great distinction as cial status, religious beliefs and nationality to- Andre Fletcher, Rescue 5, Lt. Michael Fodor, Ladder 21, F/F Gary Geidel, Rescue 5. the President of the Atlanta Chapter of the gether in order that they may be more intel- F/F James Giberson, Ladder 35, F/F Jeffrey Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. and he is the recipient ligible to each other and therefore more sym- Giordano, Ladder 3, F/F James Gray, Ladder of The Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s pathetic and friendly.’’ If we all follow this 20, B/C Joseph Grzelak, Battalion 48, Lt. Jo- highest civilian honor; and model, we will leave our community and our seph Gullickson, Ladder 101, F/F Sean Han- Whereas, this model citizen continues shar- world a much better place. ley, Ladder 20, F/F Thomas Hannifin, Ladder ing his time, talents and great wisdom with Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me 5, Lt. Harvey Harrell, Rescue 5, F/F Jona- young people urging them to not drift or follow than Hohmann, HazMat, BC Charles Kasper, in congratulating the Rotary Club of Joliet, not Special OPS CD., F/F David LaForge, Ladder the crowd, to get an education, practice self- only for its longevity, but also for its dedication 20, F/F Robert Lane, Engine 55, F/F Neal respect, integrity and responsibility to them- to service of our fellow man. I commend the Leavy, Engine 217, F/F Daniel Libretti, Res- selves, their family and their country; and club’s continued dedication to making the cue 2, F/F Joseph Maffeo, Ladder 101. Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the world around us a better place for all. Lt. Charles Margiotta, Rescue 5, Lt. Peter Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this Martin, Rescue 2, F/F Joseph Mascalli, Res- cue 5, F/F John McAvoy, Ladder 3, F/F Tim- day to honor and recognize Mr. Val Archer for f his outstanding leadership and service to the othy McSweeney, Ladder 3, F/F Douglas Mil- PERSONAL EXPLANATION ler, Rescue 5, F/F Henry Miller, Jr., Ladder citizens in the 4th District, the state of Georgia 105, Capt. Louis Modiferri, Rescue 5, F/F and the nation; now therefore, I, HENRY C. Christopher Mozzillo, Engine 55, F/F Joseph ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby proclaim May Ogren, Ladder 3, F/F Patrick O’Keefe, Rescue 18, 2013 as Mr. Val Archer Day in the 4th HON. ED PERLMUTTER 1, F/F Jeffrey Olsen, Engine 10, F/F Eric Congressional District of Georgia. OF COLORADO Olsen, Ladder 15, F/F Jeffrey Palazzo, Rescue Proclaimed, this 18th day of May, 2013. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5, F/F Paul Pisani, Engine 10. Lt. Glenn Perry, Battalion 12, Lt. Philip f Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Petti, Battalion 7, Lt. Michael Quilty, Lad- HONORING THE ROTARY CLUB OF der 11, F/F Louis Ragaglia, Engine 54, F/F Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, on August JOLIET Nicholas Rossomando, Rescue 5, F/F Thomas 2, 2013 I was not present to vote on the Mo- Sabella, Ladder 13, F/F John Santore, Ladder tion to Recommit and Final Passage of H.R. 5, F/F John Schardt, Engine 201, F/F Stephen HON. BILL FOSTER 2009—the ‘‘Keep the IRS Off Your Health Siller, Squad 1, F/F Jeffrey Stark, Engine OF ILLINOIS Care Act of 2013.’’ I want to inform you that 230, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES if present I would have voted: ‘‘aye’’ on the STATEN ISLAND STRONG Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Motion to Recommit to H.R. 2009; and ‘‘nay’’ (By Albert Carey Caswell) Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on Final Passage of H.R. 2009. All in these, Our darkest of all hours! congratulate the Rotary Club of Joliet for self- The legislation prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury, or any delegate of the Secretary, Will we so find the strength, lessly working for 100 years to improve com- to somehow overcome, munities in Illinois. The organization’s motto of from implementing or enforcing any provisions the power? ‘‘Service Above Self’’ inspires its members to of or amendments made by the Patient Pro- To go so courageously forth, provide humanitarian service, encourage high tection and Affordable Care Act or the Health to shine and not to cower! ethical standards, and promote good will in the Care and Education Reconciliation Act of While, all there but in the face death! world. The Joliet Rotary Club has over 130 2010. While, putting our own lives all at risk to members and is part of Rotary International. It This bill marks the 40th time House Repub- others bless! To so show the world of faith’s true power! was established in 1910 as the Study Club, licans have brought forth legislation seeking to And become Angels, and it became the first Rotary club in a city repeal, obstruct and undermine the Affordable all because of these our last and most finest with less than 75,000 residents. Care Act. It is time for Congress to focus on of all hours! Joliet Rotarians learned the best practices legislation that strengthens the middle-class, And how will our loved ones so find the of service, and went on to help establish new creates jobs and grows the economy. strength?

VerDate Sep 11 2014 10:30 Jan 18, 2018 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 0634 E:\BR13\E11SE3.000 E11SE3 nshattuck on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with BOUND RECORD September 11, 2013 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 159, Pt. 9 13463 To so accept God’s Will, just like a song would speak! to live on. . . knowing what their loss has meant? Living by such a most selfless creed! So make your parents dreams come true, As all around them such heartache towers! All but To Rescue Me! and somehow carry on. . . As their tears roll down their chins, Armed with such brave hearts which no Goodness! all throughout the coming years and hours! longer beat! Evil! And how will they so find the grace, Who all out upon war wagons came rushing Darkness! to wipe all those tears from their face? these, Light! And start again with hearts of courage full jumping up upon them to death to cheat! Those brave hearts who evil must fight! so breaking then! As it was one for all, Who bring their light! With the kind of pain that only heaven and all for one! Were but all of those who fought that fight! heals, so ends! You go. . . I go! Who Stood Staten Island Strong with all As upon bended knee, A band of brothers so willing to die and their might! as all across this Nation we now so pray for bleed! And in the shadow of America’s Liberty. . . them! Who upon each other so relied, All in this The Empire State for all to As we so ask our Lord to help them find the the need! see. . . strength! For they were some of America’s greatest But lies such a magnificent community. . . Because strength cannot so be measured in ones! An island who out to all hearts now so girth and power! Whose families are our Nation’s quiet heroes speaks! Or muscle mass acquired, and heroines! That which stands even stronger this day in- while working out in a gym for hours! As no new day is so promised to anyone! deed! But from rather what so comes from heart And on 9/11 as their day begun, All because of them, these! within! just like all those others, had each one. . . Who so showed us all how to so live and die, For the greatest of all strength so comes. . . For on this day of days they all stood Staten and how to grieve! With the kind strength, Island Strong! As they Stood Staten Island Strong, that lets one run up those steps into the face As each and everyone could so be counted on! for their families and what they believed! of hell! Armed but with such Gotham Hearts, For We Will Never Forget, And let’s their love ones hearts so mend, to which belonged! Never. . . all of these! as each new day in such heartache they so As why now up in Heaven they are Angels all And The Greatest Strength, dwell! among! all within a heart so beats! All in the shadow of America’s Liberty. . . To watch over us from dust to dawn! All in this most heroic community, All in this Empire State for all to see. . . Rescue 5 and these Fire Fighters, which sits in the shadow of Liberty! But lies such a magnificent community. . . up on a pedestal so belong! Amen! An island to its self which greaves, ‘‘GO TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER’’ f as to all hearts now so speaks! Just like a Psalm! So speaks of faith and courage and dignity! As you rushed up while others rushed down! HONORING AALIYAH COLE Of an Island made of Staten Steel which As you rushed in while others rushed out! breathes! While, the face of death you stared down! Of blue collar workers, With each new most heroic step, HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON OF MISSISSIPPI just trying to live That Great American closer to Heaven your soul was swept! Dream! As you gave all, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Of such strength and courage, That Last Full Measure, Wednesday, September 11, 2013 a monument to all the world to be! would accept! Of such heroic hearts which beat! So many heroes from that Island died that Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Who against all odds would succeed! day! er, I rise today to honor Ms. Aaliyah Cole, a And would not wave, Standing Staten Island Strong in every way, dedicated student, who is making a difference as why up to heaven they so rose Godspeed! as all of their fine lives they gave! in her community. All because of the greatest of all gifts they Heroes come all in such shapes and sizes! On a crisp winter day in December of 1994, gave! But it’s what’s within their hearts which so Aaliyah Cole was born to Biven and Beatrice Who with such Strength In Honor so be- comprises! Cole. She grew quickly both physically and in- haved! Who they are! tellectually. At the age of two, she was able to Who on 9/11 so taught you and me! That which so lives on bright like a star! Just how truly great a heart can be! And for all of those families, read children’s books on her own. In Sep- Because, all in the moments of our lives. . . Husbands and Wives who now so weep! tember of 1999, her little brother, Biven Cole When, who lives and who so dies. . . And for all of those children without Mom’s Jr., was born. They grew together as siblings When, it all so depends upon you, relies! and Dad’s, and companions. As a young girl she began to Will we so with our hearts of courage full, whose pain now mounts so ever deep! set her sights high on accomplishing things rush in to shine bright like a jewel? And all of those Brothers and Sisters, bigger than herself. She was motivated, deter- To over evil to so rule! who in your arms your best friends can’t mined, and driven to make a difference and To make a difference with it all! keep! dream big. To save life, Could we just as your loved ones such cour- while Standing Strong! age speak? Throughout her years in school, Aaliyah has While, Standing Tall! To a place where only hearts of courage beat! maintained exceptional academic records Leaving the Angels in such awe! And be Stand Staten Island Strong, backed by outstanding leadership roles and Would we be so willing to pay such a price? as once had all of these! giving dynamic service to her community. In With these, And as you lay your heads down to rest, to the second grade, she wanted to be the Val- our own most precious of all lives? sleep! edictorian of her graduating class and she ac- All with such selfless sacrifice! In Staten Island there comes a gentle rain, complished that. She has held three state offi- Bringing tears to our Lord’s eyes! so very deep. . . cer positions—State President, State Sec- People, who in one another so believed! As it’s your loved ones tears, You go! I go! from up in Heaven to so ease. . . retary, and State Treasurer-in the Technology As all into that face of death together, WE! To so ease your pain as you weep. . . Student Association and she is also the cur- ‘‘GO TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER’’, Until one fine day up Heaven you’ll all so rent chairman of her high school yearbook was but their most heroic creed! meet. . . committee. She received several leadership And all of those most heroic families! And you won’t have to cry no more! awards for her leadership abilities. Who so lived with all of that worry. . . So hush little baby don’t you cry, Aaliyah has served her community, since As each new morning off to work they’d one day up in Heaven you will look into your she was a little girl, whether it was recycling leave! parent’s eyes! plastics and aluminums, hosting voter registra- Who so faced death, To So Rescue Me! And you will hear them on the wind, tion drives, or visiting the community nursing Such fine Men and Women of humanity! and when you wake feel them again and Who Stood Staten Island Strong, again. . . home, she has always found urgency in mak- to be all that they could be! And remember my child, ing a difference in the world and in people’s Who all in that moment of truth, on the day you were born, lives. so showed us how Angels are so conceived! their greatest wish so formed. . . In March of 2011, Aaliyah launched her very When, their fine hearts. . . Was for you to have a happy life, own organization by the name of Team

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With this orga- great courage, fearless leaders and servants the people of the countries she visited resulted nization, she held a Teens for Jeans drive to all, but most of all visionaries who have in many lasting friendships, and the high re- which helped her school to collect 152 pairs of shared not only with their Church, but with our gard in which Sherry was held by those she blue jeans to donate to homeless teens district, our nation and the world; and met provided enhanced opportunities for con- around the world. They also plan to cultivate Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the gressional delegations to learn a great deal her school flower beds on Earth Day this April, Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this from their experience of travel to these coun- 2013. day to honor and recognize The Way, The tries. Upon completing high school, Aaliyah plans Truth and The Life Christian Center, Inc., on As Sherry supported and participated in to further pursue her dream of making a dif- their 31st Anniversary and for their distin- congressional delegations, she also trained ference by attending either the University of guished leadership and service to humanity; foreign parliamentary and government agency Southern Mississippi or Xavier University of now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, librarians and encouraged literacy in devel- Louisiana. There she will pursue a degree in JR., do hereby proclaim August 25, 2013 as oping countries such as Mongolia and Biochemistry/Pre-Medicine, to later attend The Way, The Truth and The Life Christian Kyrgyzstan. Whenever she traveled abroad, medical school and become a licensed Pedi- Center, Inc., Day in the 4th Congressional Dis- she expanded her efforts to reach students in atric Neurologist. She also plans to open her trict of Georgia. fledgling democracies to share her knowledge own private practice. During her career, she Proclaimed, this 25th day of August, 2013. of what it means to be a librarian in a func- plans to help rebuild the Jefferson County f tioning democracy. community by renovating their schools and While at CRS, Sherry also spent consider- seek businesses to invest the area. She also TRIBUTE TO SHERRY BARBARA able time reviewing electronic resources and dreams about creating a scholarship program SHAPIRO developing innovative ways to increase access that will give African American students in un- to these resources by staff serving the infor- derprivileged communities like her hometown HON. JAMES P. MORAN mation needs of the Congress. greater funds to assist students with paying for OF VIRGINIA Another important aspect of Sherry’s work college. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES at CRS was her work as a mentor to new li- Aaliyah likes to live by this motto: ‘‘When Wednesday, September 11, 2013 brarians. Her knowledge of federal librarian- you have big dreams don’t listen to what no- ship and the work of the legislative branch al- body says that is trying to turn you away. Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lowed her to develop a new generation of li- When you have big dreams, keep your eyes congratulate Sherry Barbara Shapiro on her brarians. on the prize and don’t fall by the wayside; retirement following 40 years of extraordinary Sherry’s dedication to her work at CRS was reach for the sky.’’ federal service. based on responding to each person she en- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Ms. Shapiro began her federal service in countered with kindness and respect, fairness, in recognizing a talented student, Ms. Aaliyah July, 1973 working for the American Revolu- and a willingness to go the extra mile to make Cole, for her zeal in actively making a dif- tion Bicentennial Commission, which later be- sure each one had the tools and skills to lo- ference in her community. came the American Revolution Bicentennial cate the information needed to help develop f Administration (ARBA). legislation, answer constituent requests, or ex- In 1975, she left ARBA to join the Congres- amine the critical issues of the day. HONORING THE WAY, THE TRUTH sional Research Service (CRS) of the Library Outside of her many duties and responsibil- AND THE LIFE CHRISTIAN CEN- of Congress as a government and law bibliog- ities at CRS, Sherry not only raised five chil- TER, INC. rapher. In this position, prior to the wide avail- dren with her husband John, but was actively ability of commercial and academic electronic involved in community activities. Sherry works HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. databases, Sherry indexed and abstracted tirelessly in our community of Alexandria. The OF GEORGIA thousands of articles to serve as authoritative Girl Scouts, the elderly and memory-impaired, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resources for public policy makers conducting a soup kitchen, an animal rescue organization, congressional business Wednesday, September 11, 2013 and others, all have benefitted from her deter- Working collaboratively with the Government mination to make our community better. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I Printing Office each year for many years, During my own time at CRS, I knew and submit the following Proclamation. Sherry coordinated CRS’s compilation of ma- worked with Sherry, and I look forward to con- Whereas, today we celebrate leadership, terials to support the annual high school and tinuing to work with her on projects that will service and a ministry that for the past thirty college debate manuals. benefit our community. one years has enhanced our district, our state, Sherry’s primary work assignment was to I congratulate Sherry, her husband John, our country and the world; and respond directly to Member and committee re- and their children, Matt, Daniel, Emily, Lauren Whereas, Apostle Ulysses Tuff and Pastor search requests related to foreign affairs, re- and Nora on this momentous occasion. Deborah Tuff are today celebrating thirty one gional studies, and national defense. Sherry at I personally thank her for 40 years of serv- years as spiritual leaders and servants of God the same time served the information needs of ice to the United States Congress. at the church of their founding, The Way, The the analysts and senior specialists in CRS’s f Truth and The Life Christian Center; and Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division. Whereas, this remarkable and tenacious Her research supported the production of hun- TRIBUTE TO SGT. DEREK JOHNSON man of God, Apostle Ulysses Tuff and this dreds of CRS reports and CRS analyst testi- phenomenal virtuous woman of God, Pastor mony during her 40-year career. HON. JASON CHAFFETZ Deborah Tuff are instruments of God who give During her tenure at CRS, she supported a OF UTAH hope to the hopeless, feed the needy and em- number of congressional programs, among IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES power our community by preaching the gos- them democracy-building programs conducted pel, teaching the gospel and living the gospel; by Members of Congress working on the Wednesday, September 11, 2013 and Frost-Solomon Task Force, the House Democ- Mr. CHAFFETZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Whereas, the members of The Way, The racy Assistance Commission, and later the honor a dedicated public servant and Amer- Truth and The Life Christian Center continue House Democracy Partnership. Her knowl- ican hero who died tragically in the line of duty to uplift and inspire others, through outreach edge of foreign affairs and regional studies while protecting the city of Draper, Utah. In the ministries, The Giver of Life Mission School, made her the go-to person for information early morning hours of September 1, 2013, The Giver of Life Christian Academy, The compiled for Congressional delegations to 32-year-old police Sgt. Derek Johnson was Giver of Life Institute of Ministerial Training, East Timor, Hungary, Mongolia, China, South ambushed while responding to a suspicious and The Giver of Life Ministerial Association; Korea, and Indonesia. Sherry accompanied vehicle during the last few minutes of his and Commission members and staff on several graveyard shift. Never able to draw his own

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The name of New Whereas, Hillcrest Church of Christ has pro- Johnson is a decorated officer who earned Mt. Zion M. B. Church was officially changed duced many spiritual elders, people of com- many awards for his efforts. Not only was he back to Mount Zion M. B. Church on Decem- passion, people of great courage, fearless the 2012 Community Policing Officer of the ber 29, 2006. On April 30, 2008, the church leaders and servants to all, but most of all vi- Year, he also earned the Life Saving Award parking lot was paved. In 2009, BTU (Baptist sionaries who have shared not only with their and Distinguished Service Award for his out- Training Union) and Evening Worship Service Church, but with our district and the world as standing service. According to his family, he were instituted. In the spring of 2011, the re- they spread the gospel of Jesus Christ; and grew up wanting to be a police officer. cently constructed Family Life Center was Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the We honor the immeasurable personal sac- used for a Red Cross Shelter to housed flood Fourth District of Georgia has set aside this rifice of Sgt. Johnson’s family. He leaves be- victims, and continues to be identified as a day to honor and recognize the Hillcrest hind his wife, Shante Sidwell Johnson and his voluntary Red Cross shelter in the event of a Church of Christ family as they dedicate their six-year-old son Bensen Ray, who he called natural disaster. new Church Sanctuary and for continued lead- Little Buddy. His love for his family was obvi- Mt. Zion M.B. Church outreach ministries is ership and service to our District and the ous to all. We also recognize his mother, known for addressing the needs of the whole world; now therefore, I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ Laura, father, Randy, and four siblings: broth- man through Parenting Classes, Healthy Mar- JOHNSON, JR., do hereby proclaim August 25, ers Devin, Darin, and Dayson and his sister riage Seminars, Music Classes, Male Men- 2013 as Hillcrest Church of Christ Day in the Desirae. The Johnson family has endured a toring and Abstinence Education Programs. 4th Congressional District. terrible tragedy and made an extraordinary Mt. Zion also sponsors an annual Senior Cit- Proclaimed, this 25th day of August, 2013. sacrifice to keep the community safe. We are izen Christmas food bag giveaway that was forever thankful. expanded through efforts of the establishment f of the Quitman County Community Revival. The streets of the United States of America FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE stay safe because of the honorable and dedi- Currently plans are underway to collaborate cated service of officers like Sgt. Derek John- with other churches in the Quitman County son. His loss will be keenly felt by all who Community to host a ‘‘feed the hungry’’ drive HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. knew him. where participants will receive free food for OF WISCONSIN Today, I ask all Members of Congress to physical nourishment and spiritual food (the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me as we honor the life and legacy of Sgt. spoken word) to strengthen and empower the Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Derek Johnson, as well as each man and soul. Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I am woman who risks life and limb to secure our Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me making my financial net worth as of March 31, communities. I also ask that we recognize the in recognizing Mount Zion Missionary Baptist 2013, a matter of public record. I have filed sacrifice and burdens their families endure in Church for its dedication to serving our great similar statements for each of the thirty-four support of this great country. We owe them all country. preceding years I have served in the Con- our eternal gratitude. f gress. f RECOGNIZING HILLCREST CHURCH Assets: OF CHRIST HONORING MOUNT ZION Real Property: Single family residence MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HON. HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR. in City of Alexandria, Virginia, at assessed OF GEORGIA valuation. (Assessed HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MISSISSIPPI at $1,378,823). Ratio of Wednesday, September 11, 2013 assessed to market IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I value: 100% Wednesday, September 11, 2013 (Unencumbered) ...... $1,378,823.00 submit the following Proclamation. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Condominium in Vil- Whereas, since 1951, Hillcrest Church of lage of Menomonee er, I rise today to honor a remarkable histor- Christ has been and continues to be a beacon Falls, Waukesha ical church, Mount Zion Missionary Baptist of of light in our district; and County, Wisconsin, Lambert, Mississippi and the great leadership Whereas, Bro. Richard L. Barclay, Senior at assessor’s esti- it is under. Minister and the members of the Hillcrest mated market value. The New Mount Zion M. B. Church in Lam- Church of Christ family, today continue to up- (Unencumbered) ...... $134,700.00 bert, Mississippi was first organized in 1917 or lift and inspire those in our district and be- Undivided 25/44ths in- 1918. It took on new life in 1923, when a yond; and terest in residence in small piece of land was purchased and a new Whereas, Hillcrest Church of Christ has Village of Chenequa, Waukesha County, church was built through donations made by been and continues to be a place where citi- Wisconsin, at 25/44ths members of the church. W. L. Morgan was the zens are touched spiritually, mentally and of assessor’s esti- first pastor of the church. physically through outreach ministries and mated market value Rev. Jossell was elected as pastor on Sun- community partnership to aid in building up of $1,370,700...... $778,806.82 day, September 4, 1994. He preached his first the community; and Total Real Property $2,292,329.82 3/31/13 Disclosure

Common & preferred stock # of shares $ per share Value

Abbott Laboratories, Inc...... 12200 35.32 430,904.00 AbbVie Inc...... 12200 40.78 497,516.00 Alcatel-Lucent ...... 135 1.33 179.55 Allstate Corporation ...... 370 49.01 18,133.70 AT & T ...... 7099.76991 36.69 260,490.56 JP Morgan Chase ...... 4539 47.46 215,420.94 Benton County Mining Company ...... 333 0.00 0.00 BP PLC ...... 3604 42.35 152,629.40 Centerpoint Energy ...... 300 23.96 7,188.00 Chenequa Country Club Realty Co...... 1 0.00 0.00 Comcast ...... 634 41.98 26,615.32 Darden Restaurants, Inc...... 2160 51.68 111,628.80 Discover Financial Services ...... 156 44.84 6,995.04 Dun & Bradstreet, Inc...... 1250 83.65 104,562.50

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Common & preferred stock # of shares $ per share Value

E.I. DuPont de Nemours Corp...... 1200 49.16 58,992.00 Eastman Chemical Co...... 540 69.87 37,729.80 Eastman Kodak ...... 1080 0.30 324.00 Exxon Mobil Corp...... 9728 90.11 876,590.08 Frontier Comm...... 504.616019 3.99 2,013.42 Gartner Inc...... 651 54.41 35,420.91 General Electric Co...... 15600 23.12 360,672.00 General Mills, Inc...... 5760 49.31 284,025.60 NRG Energy (Formerly GenOn Energy) ...... 28 26.49 741.72 Hospira ...... 1220 32.83 40,052.60 lmation Corp...... 99 3.82 378.18 Kellogg Corp...... 3200 64.43 206,176.00 Merck & Co., Inc...... 7303 44.20 322,792.60 3M Company ...... 2000 106.31 212,620.00 Express Scripts (Formerly Medco Hlth) ...... 6656 57.62 383,518.72 Monsanto Corporation ...... 2852.315 105.63 301,290.03 Moody’s ...... 5000 53.32 266,600.00 Morgan Stanley ...... 312 21.98 6,857.76 NCR Corp...... 68 27.56 1,874.08 Newell Rubbermaid ...... 1676 26.10 43,743.60 JP Morgan Cash ...... 345.12 1.00 345.12 PG & E Corp...... 175 44.53 7,792.75 Pfizer ...... 30415 28.86 877,776.90 Century Link ...... 95 35.13 3,337.35 Tenneco Inc...... 182 39.31 7,154.42 Unisys, Inc...... 16 22.75 364.00 US Bancorp ...... 3081 33.93 104,538.33 Verizon ...... 1880.97125 49.15 92,449.74 Vodafone Group PLC ...... 323 28.40 9,173.20 Wisconsin Energy ...... 2044 42.89 87,667.16 Total Common & Preferred Stocks & Bonds ...... $6,465,275.88

3/31/13 DISCLOSURE and of my two sons, F. James Sensen- have enlisted as a direct result of the events brenner, Ill, and Robert Alan Sensenbrenner. I of September 11th. We are all forever in- Life insurance policies Face $ Surrender $ am further the direct beneficiary of five trusts, debted to you for your tireless and selfless ef- Northwestern Mutual ...... 12,000.00 108,180.02 but have no control over the assets of either forts that ensure our security. Thank you. Northwestern Mutual ...... 30,000.00 260,254.77 Massachusetts Mutual ...... 10,000.00 15,571.32 trust. My wife, Cheryl Warren Sensenbrenner, My prayers continue to be with the families Massachusetts Mutual ...... 100,000.00 409,111.38 and I are trustees of separate trusts estab- and friends of the loved ones lost on this day American General Life Ins...... 175,000.00 42,652.72 Total Life Insurance Policies ...... $835,770.21 lished for the benefit of each son. twelve years ago, with our great nation, and Also, I am neither an officer nor a director with those who serve it. 3/31/13 DISCLOSURE of any corporation organized under the laws of f the State of Wisconsin or of any other state or HONORING BOBBY WATSON Bank & IRA accounts Balance foreign country. JP Morgan Chase Bank, checking account ...... 38,834.51 f JP Morgan Chase Bank, savings account ...... 64,532.38 HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. BMO Harris Bank, checking account ...... 7,686.64 REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 OF MICHIGAN Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria, VA, checking ac- count ...... 1,245.05 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JP Morgan Chase, IRA accounts ...... 158,071.11 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Total Bank & IRA Accounts ...... $270,369.69 HON. KENNY MARCHANT OF TEXAS Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, legendary jazz 3/31/13 DISCLOSURE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES artist Bobby Watson will be honored this year Wednesday, September 11, 2013 by the Congressional Black Caucus Founda- Miscellaneous Value tion (CBCF) at the Jazz Issue Forum and Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sol- 2009 Ford Taurus ...... 10,508.00 Concert that will take place during the 43nd 1994 Cadillac DeVille ...... 1,675.00 emn remembrance of the events of twelve Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). Mr. 1996 Buick Regal ...... 1,641.00 years ago today, of the people who lost their Office furniture & equipment (estimated) ...... 1,000.00 Watson, an internationally renowned saxo- Furniture, clothing & personal property (estimated) ...... 180,000.00 lives, the families that have carried on, and phonist/composer/arranger/bandleader/educa- Stamp collection (estimated) ...... 160,000.00 the brave men and women who risked every- Deposits in Congressional Retirement Fund ...... 222,803.80 tor, will also perform at the concert, which will Deposits in Federal Thrift Savings Plan ...... 460,525.44 thing to save others. The human loss was tre- take place on Thursday, September 19, 2013, Traveler’s checks ...... 7,800.00 mendous and we pause with to honor those 17 ft. Boston Whaler boat & 70 hp Johnson outboard at the Walter E. Washington Convention Cen- motor (estimated) ...... 5,000.00 personally affected. ter, in Washington, D.C. Mr. Watson will re- 20 ft. Pontoon boat & 40 hp Mercury outboard motor This is also a time for our nation to remem- (estimated) ...... 8,000.00 ceive the 2013 CBCF ALC Jazz Legacy Total Miscellaneous ...... $1,058,953.24 ber the resilience and unity that we showed in Award for his contributions to jazz and world Total Assets ...... $10,922,698.84 the days following September 11, 2001. It is culture. an opportunity to renew our commitment to Blessed with sizzling and sinewy sound that 3/31/13 DISCLOSURE serving this country that we love. In times of Jazz: The Rough Guide described as ‘‘a highly difficulty or disagreement, may this day always individual, extraordinarily fluid style imbued Liabilities provide a reminder of the blessings that we with powerful feeling,’’ Watson was born in None share as Americans and the responsibilities Lawrence, Kansas, and grew up in Kansas Total Liabilities ...... $0.00 Net Worth ...... $10,922,698.84 that come with that. City, Kansas. He started playing piano at ten, Today we again resolve to honor the sac- the clarinet one year later, took up the saxo- 3/31/13 DISCLOSURE rifice of citizens who risk their lives to help phone in the eighth grade, played in various those in harm’s way. The courage of first re- concert and R&B bands in high school. He Statement of 2012 taxes paid sponders who gave all for the protection of graduated from the University of Miami in Federal Income Tax ...... $135,247.00 others demonstrated that September 11th 1975, moved to New York City. Watson joined Wisconsin Income Tax ...... $47,256.00 would not be the downfall of our great nation Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, serving as his Menomonee Falls, WI Property Tax ...... $2,463.00 Chenequa, WI Property Tax ...... $19,975.00 but would be a defining moment. May we all, Musical Director from 1977 to 1981. He has Alexandria, VA Property Tax ...... $13,618.00 like them and so many others who labored on recorded over one hundred recordings as a that day, always stand ready to assist our sideman and has worked with an impressive I further declare that I am trustee of a trust neighbors in need. array of artists including Max Roach, Joe Wil- established under the will of my late father, I wish to give thanks to the brave men and liams, Dianne Reeves, Betty Carter and Lou Frank James Sensenbrenner, Sr., for the ben- women who defend our freedom as members Rawls. He was also a co-founder of the 29th efit of my sister, Margaret A. Sensenbrenner, of the armed services, many of whom may Street Saxophone Quartet.

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Watson’s com- nately—on the very anniversary of the original Wednesday, September 11, 2013 positions, ‘‘In Case You Missed It,’’ ‘‘Love Re- 9/11 tragedy—we lost four Americans in a mains,’’ and ‘‘E.T.A.,’’ are considered modern Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I sustained attack on the U.S. consulate in jazz standards. Prof. Watson taught at William submit the following U.S. Citizen of Distinction. Benghazi, Libya, including the U.S. ambas- Patterson University in the mid-eighties, and at Whereas, we are gathered to celebrate the sador to that country. the Manhattan School of Music from 1986 to life of Mr. William Roy ‘‘Tank’’ Sims, one of I was one of those, among so many others, 1999. He returned to Kansas City in 2000, DeKalb County’s favorite sons; and who advocated early and consistently for a where he was selected as the recipient of the Whereas, William Roy Sims, Jr., was born commission to chronicle the facts, missteps, first William D. and Mary Grant Missouri Dis- to William Roy Sims, Sr., and Pearlie McCray and opportunities lost leading up to the origi- tinguished Professorship in Jazz Studies, the Sims, on March 10, 1951, he was educated in nal 9/11 tragedy and to develop a well-in- first endowed chair at the University of Mis- Birmingham, Alabama, graduated from Ullman formed, thoughtful strategy to reduce the risk souri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music, High school and later graduated from of an attack. The 9/11 Commission—that was where he continues to serve as the Conserv- Tuskegee Institute, in 1973 he was the first Af- chaired so ably by Governor Tom Kean, the atory’s Director of Jazz Studies. Watson re- rican American to work at the Macon County former Governor of New Jersey, and former ceived Howard University’s Benny Golson Commission in Alabama; and chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Award earlier this year. Whereas, he was a man who believed and Lee Hamilton—issued an historic, incisive re- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Watson is a living jazz lived a life for God, country, community and port, a comprehensive report which, together treasure and I urge all members to join me in family; and with subsequent legislation, was thoroughly commending him for his magnificent contribu- Whereas, William Roy ‘‘Tank’’ Sims gave of examined by House and Senate committees. tions as an artist and educator. himself, his time, his talent and his life with Virtually all of the recommendations were unwavering commitment to his family; and enacted into law. The whole thrust, post 9/11, Whereas, he was a son, a brother and a f has been to mitigate and, God willing, prevent friend; he was a man who enjoyed life, savor- such a tragedy from ever occurring again on HONORING THE NON-DENOMINA- ing the moments with his family, his beloved our homeland. We have largely succeeded as TION HOUSE OF PRAYER fraternity Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and several terrorist bomb plots have been pre- his church, Hillcrest Church of Christ in Deca- vented, except for the dreadful bombing at this tur, Georgia; and year’s Boston Marathon on April 15. Still, the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the perpetrators of that attack have been cap- Fourth District of Georgia recognizes Mr. Wil- tured—one is now deceased fatally wounded OF MISSISSIPPI liam Roy ‘‘Tank’’ Sims as a citizen of great in a shoot out with police and the other ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worth and so noted distinction; now therefore, rested and facing trial for his part in the bomb- I, HENRY C. ‘‘HANK’’ JOHNSON, JR., do hereby ing. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 attest to the 113th Congress that Mr. William I wish I could say the Benghazi murderers Roy ‘‘Tank’’ Sims is deemed worthy and de- of the four Americans have met swift justice, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- serving of this ‘‘Congressional Honor’’ by de- but one year later, no one has been arrested, er, I rise today to honor a remarkable Chris- claring Mr. William Roy ‘‘Tank’’ Sims U.S. Cit- there are no credible leads on the perpetra- tian organization, The Non-Denomination izen of Distinction in the 4th Congressional tors, and those deemed by the subsequent House of Prayer. District of Georgia. Accountability Review Board (ARB) report to The Non-Denomination House of Prayer Proclaimed, this 27th day of May, 2013. be at fault received months of paid leave and was founded in 1948 by Pastor Charity Waffer f are now back at work at the State Depart- in the historical city of Mound Bayou, Mis- ment. Then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sissippi. Pastor Waffer was the first female IN COMMEMORATION OF 9/11 claimed to be responsible, but even though pastor in the Mississippi Delta. As a pastoral she was directly involved in decisions made pioneer she was instrumental in opening doors HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH during the hours of attacks on the Americans for women and youths through various church OF NEW JERSEY in Benghazi, the ARB didn’t even question her auxiliaries and functions. Her leadership guid- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and never explained why. A year later, we still ed many to various freedoms and liberties. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 don’t know who gave the order to our military The current overseer is Dr. Earnestine Flow- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, a to stand down from rescue operations while ers which over sees other churches in Mis- dozen years after the tragic events of Sep- there presumably was still time to save the sissippi with the communities of Duncan, tember 11, 2001, the scars from the heinous four Americans who died. Despite House and Batesville, Sardis, Oxford and in Chicago, Illi- attack on our country remain. We continue to Senate hearings on the matter, a shroud of si- nois. The Non-Denomination House of Prayer mourn the loss of the lives of nearly 3,000 in- lence has descended to withhold the answers in the City of Mound Bayou current ministerial nocent men, women and children, including to the mysteries still surrounding the events of leaders are Pastor Willie Joe Flowers, Assist- more than 50 men and women from my own one year ago today. ant Pastor Carl Henry, and Minister Martha district, the 4th District of New Jersey. Our enemies are constantly searching for Sanders. They have increased the church The scars remain, obviously, in the painful our vulnerabilities, and our ability to remain membership and have embarked on ren- void in the lives of the families who have ahead of them is critical to our very survival. ovating and expanding their facilities in order sought in vain to make sense of their tragic However, when Americans lose their lives and to continue to be a blessing to its members, loss. And the scars remain embedded in the no one is culpable for their deaths, our safety community, and surrounding communities by fabric of our society, which has had to learn to in the homeland or abroad cannot be assured. being able to be a place of refuge to those cope with the reality of a world where indis- Our enemies must know that justice will surely who are hungry physically and spiritually and criminate, vicious attacks on human life are a find them, and our officials must be certain by offering comprehensive programs to meet constant threat. that unjustifiable errors in judgment are not the needs of others. While recognizing the extraordinary efforts without cost. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and courage of America’s first responders— This is a very solemn day for America. in recognizing the Non-Denomination House of the firefighters, police officers, and other emer- There are now two tragedies associated with Prayer for their dedication in being a corner gency response personnel, the heroes—it was this day, and the most recent one remains stone in the Mound Bayou Community. also apparent from the terrorist attacks that painfully unresolved.

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In 1989, the Kinder- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- garten and Day Care Center became New on Monday and Wednesday of each er, I rise today to honor New Hope Baptist Hope Christian School which served children week. Church Jackson, Mississippi. ages 6 months through first grade. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, On April 13, 1913 Reverend Cassie orga- Pastor Young lead the congregation in the September 12, 2013 may be found in the nized New Hope Baptist Church along with development of a vision and mission state- Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. seven members in the home of Mrs. Ida Tay- ment for the church, ‘‘Our vision is to touch lor of Whitfield Mills Road, Jackson, Mis- our community with the transforming power of sissippi. Reverend Spencer Taylor succeeded the gospel of Jesus Christ in order that a MEETINGS SCHEDULED Pastor Cassie in 1914 and served the growing Christian world and life view may permeate SEPTEMBER 16 congregation as pastor for ten years. The our communities.’’ This vision guided the work church relocated to the corner of Holmes and Time to be announced of the ministry. In 1990, two ordination serv- Committee on Homeland Security and Spring Streets when Reverend Nick Bradley ices were held; eleven deacons and one min- Governmental Affairs was called to pastor. During Reverend Brad- ister were ordained. The Laymen’s Ministry Business meeting to consider an original ley’s administration, the church moved to was reorganized and an Administrative Staff resolution authorizing expenditures by Whitfield Mills Road. was added. In 1991, the Discipleship Ministry the committee during the 113th Con- Following Reverend Bradley’s death in was enhanced and a Money Management gress. 1924, his son, Reverend E. M. H. Bradley, class was implemented. Plans for the Family S–216 was called to pastor and served until his death Life Center were completed in 1992. Small SEPTEMBER 17 in 1944. Group Study for adults and a Children’s Min- Reverend G.C. Hunte became the fifth pas- istry were established in 1993. 9:30 a.m. tor of New Hope Church in 1944. Under his Committee on Energy and Natural Re- A groundbreaking ceremony for the new sources leadership, the church began its first financial Family Life Center was held in 1994. The Business meeting to consider an original drive with a goal of securing funds to build a church hired its first Youth Director and the resolution authorizing expenditures by new facility. Construction began in 1950 on first graduation from the elementary school the committee during the 113th Con- Whitfield Mills Road. On May 1, 1955, con- that had grown to serve students through 6th gress; to be immediately followed by a struction was completed and the congregation grade was held in May 1994. In 1997, the hearing to examine the nominations of moved to its new facility at 2355 Whitfield Mills Family Life Center was completed and dedi- Ronald J. Binz, of Colorado, to be a Road. Reverend Hunte faithfully served the cated; the elementary division of New Hope Member of the Federal Energy Regu- congregation until his death in 1973. In addi- latory Commission, Elizabeth M. Rob- Christian School moved into the Family Life inson, of Washington, to be Under Sec- tion to spiritual leadership, Reverend Hunte Center; the Christian Education Director be- retary of Energy, and Michael L. Con- was a good steward who, upon his death, left came a full time staff person; and the Com- nor, of New Mexico, to be Deputy Sec- the church debt free. forting Ministry was established. Three young retary of the Interior. Reverend E.C. Burns became pastor in No- men were called to the ministry and one was SD–366 vember 1973, and served until June 1979. ordained. 10 a.m. During his administration, the membership In 1990, Reverend Young directed the Fu- Committee on the Judiciary nearly doubled to 750; additional property was ture Development Design Committee of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights purchased; a church constitution was written; ministry to add to the present ground and fa- and a new order of service was implemented. To hold hearings to examine stand your cilities a plan for the inclusion of a West cam- ground laws, focusing on civil rights On February 1, 1980, Reverend Jerry pus which would have a worship facility, soft- and public safety implications of the Young began his administration as the sev- ball/soccer fields, tennis courts, picnic area, a expanded use of deadly force. enth pastor of New Hope Baptist Church. Rev- half mile jogging track and additional parking. SD–226 erend Young, a dynamic and expository The year 2000 brought inspiration and op- Commission on Security and Cooperation preacher, lead the church in tremendous portunity. Ten new deacons were trained and in Europe growth and opportunity for ministry and out- ordained into the ministry. The first scholarship To hold hearings to examine the Organi- reach. Realizing such tremendous growth, with fund for high school and college graduates zation for Security and Cooperation in vision and foresight, Reverend Young led the Europe (OSCE) efforts to combat was established and $5000 in scholarship human trafficking, focusing on the role church in purchasing a new facility at 5202 money was issued to deserving students with- and mandate of the Special Represent- Watkins Drive. The first worship service in the in the ministry. Reverend Young and his family ative and Coordinator for Trafficking new facility was held in March 1981. The Dea- celebrated their 20th year pastoral service to in Human Beings and efforts to combat con’s Family plan, ‘‘The Shepherd’s Plan,’’ be- the New Hope Congregation. modern day slavery in the Organiza- came operational. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me tion for Security and Cooperation in In July 1982, the New Hope Kindergarten in recognizing New Hope Baptist Church. Europe region. SD–106 and Day Care Center was established with an f ultimate vision of developing a Christian 2:15 p.m. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committee on Foreign Relations School. New Hope Kindergarten and Day Business meeting to consider an original Care Center began serving children ages 3 Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, resolution authorizing expenditures by through 5.‘‘A Going Church to Meet the Com- agreed to by the Senate of February 4, the committee during the 113th Con- ing Christ,’’ a phrase coined by Reverend 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- gress, S. 120, to expand the number of Young, became the motto of the church and tem for a computerized schedule of all scholarships available to Pakistani was indicative of the thrust of the total min- meetings and hearings of Senate com- women under the Merit and Needs- istry. Membership at New Hope reached 1000 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- Based Scholarship Program, and the in 1983. tees, and committees of conference. nominations of Kenneth R. Weinstein, This title requires all such committees of the District of Columbia, to be a The first Pictorial Directory was published in Member of the Broadcasting Board of 1984, and by 1985, the church celebrated the to notify the Office of the Senate Daily Governors, and Evan Ryan, of Virginia, liquidation of the indebtedness of the facility Digest—designated by the Rules Com- to be Assistant Secretary of State for during three days of praise, worship, and mittee—of the time, place and purpose Educational and Cultural Affairs. thanksgiving. The church held its first annual of the meetings, when scheduled and S–116

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