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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 No. 128 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was THE JOURNAL COMMUNICATION FROM LEGISLA- called to order by the Speaker pro tem- TIVE ASSISTANT, THE HONOR- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pore (Mr. WOMACK). ABLE JODY B. HICE OF GEORGIA, Chair has examined the Journal of the MEMBER OF CONGRESS f last day’s proceedings and announces to the House his approval thereof. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- fore the House the following commu- PRO TEMPORE nal stands approved. nication from Timothy H. Reitz, legis- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- lative assistant, the Honorable JODY B. HICE of Georgia, Member of Congress: fore the House the following commu- f nication from the Speaker: WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 5, 2015. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, WASHINGTON, DC, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Speaker, House of Representatives, September 8, 2015. Washington, DC. I hereby appoint the Honorable STEVE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you WOMACK to act as Speaker pro tempore on gentleman from Texas (Mr. BURGESS) formally, pursuant to rule VIII of the Rules this day. come forward and lead the House in the of the House of Representatives, that I have JOHN A. BOEHNER, Pledge of Allegiance. received a grand jury subpoena, issued by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Mr. BURGESS led the Pledge of Alle- United States District Court for the Middle f giance as follows: District of Georgia, for testimony and docu- ments. PRAYER I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the After consultation with the Office of Gen- United States of America, and to the Repub- eral Counsel regarding the subpoena, I will The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick lic for which it stands, one nation under God, make the determinations required under rule J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. VIII. Dear Lord, we give You thanks for Sincerely, giving us another day. f TIMOTHY H. REITZ, As the Members of this people’s Legislative Assistant/Congressman Jody Hice. House return from a lengthy time in COMMUNICATION FROM THE f their home districts, in the wake of a CLERK OF THE HOUSE COMMUNICATION FROM THE great American holiday, we ask Your CLERK OF THE HOUSE special blessing upon American work- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- ers, those fortunate to have jobs during fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- these difficult economic times and nication from the Clerk of the House of fore the House the following commu- those desiring work. May they know Representatives: nication from the Clerk of the House of and be confident of the nobility and sa- OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Representatives: credness of their labor. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Lord, the task facing the Nation’s Washington, DC, August 5, 2015. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Congress is a difficult one which will Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Washington, DC, August 6, 2015. call upon each Member to consider The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Washington, DC. what is best for American workers The Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. first. It is the challenge facing all DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- Americans. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of Give the Members wisdom in their tives, the Clerk received the following mes- the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- work that our economy might continue sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- to rebound and our countrymen and gust 5, 2015 at 9:18 a.m.: sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- -women throughout these United That the Senate passed without amend- gust 6, 2015 at 9:06 a.m.: States be able to provide for their fam- ment H.R. 1138. That the Senate passed without amend- ment H.R. 212. ilies and to build lives we have all That the Senate passed S. 1297. That the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 72. come to expect for our citizens. That the Senate passed S. 267. That the Senate passed S. 1523. May all that is done this day be for With best wishes, I am With best wishes, I am Your greater honor and glory. Sincerely, Sincerely, Amen. KAREN L. HAAS. KAREN L. HAAS.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:38 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5790 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 COMMUNICATION FROM THE Darren left behind a widow, Kath- GOLD KING MINE CLERK OF THE HOUSE leen, and children: Ava, 12, and Ryan, 5. (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Darren was assassinated the week be- permission to address the House for 1 fore the House the following commu- fore while he was putting gasoline in minute and to revise and extend his re- nication from the Clerk of the House of his patrol car, apparently targeted be- marks.) Representatives: cause he was a peace officer. He was Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, early shot in the back of the head 15 times. OFFICE OF THE CLERK, last month the negligence of the Envi- An individual was quickly captured, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, ronmental Protection Agency caused Washington, DC, August 6, 2015. and he is charged with capital murder. the release of over 3 million gallons of Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Darren Goforth was a happy guy. He wastewater at the Gold King Mine near The Speaker, House of Representatives, loved his family. He loved his second Silverton, Colorado, causing arguably Washington, DC. career as a lawman and loved working the biggest environmental disaster of DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- on old cars. mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of this year. Everyone liked Darren. Even a local While over the congressional August the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- thief posted on social media that tives, the Clerk received the following mes- work period, I was able to visit the sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- Goforth was his favorite police officer. spill site and, with elected officials, gust 6, 2015 at 9:28 a.m.: Darren loved his kids and recently was able to view it for myself. As you That the Senate passed with an amend- bought his son and himself Captain can see, there is still considerable ef- ment H.R. 720. America t-shirts. Ryan, his son, wore fluent coming out of the mouth of that That the Senate passed without amend- his t-shirt at the funeral. Deputy ment H.R. 2559. mine as of 2 weeks ago. Goforth was buried in his Captain Mr. Speaker, I will just ask: Has any- That the Senate passed without amend- America t-shirt underneath his uni- ment H.R. 2131. one been fired? Has anyone been held That the Senate passed without amend- form. accountable at the Environmental Pro- ment H.R. 1531. Peace officers like Goforth are a rare tection Agency for this disaster? No, That the Senate passed S. 1707. breed. They rush to emergencies and they have not. That the Senate passed S. 1826. dangers while most flee from them. What would have happened had a pri- That the Senate passed S. 1596. Their life is dedicated to serving and That the Senate passed S. 1362. vate company been responsible for a protecting others. They are willing to disaster of this order of magnitude? I That the Senate passed S. 1576. sacrifice everything for the rest of us. That the Senate passed S. 1347. shudder to think where those people in With best wishes, I am Darren Goforth was that type of peace charge of that company would be Sincerely, officer. today. Mr. Speaker, when the funeral was KAREN L. HAAS. The EPA did not follow its own pro- over and the bagpipers had played f cedures. It did not have proper commu- ‘‘Amazing Grace’’ and the buglers had nications equipment at the site of the COMMUNICATION FROM THE played ‘‘Taps,’’ it started to rain, as if disaster. They had no satellite phone. CLERK OF THE HOUSE the angels above were shedding tears They had no radio. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- for a remarkable guy, Deputy Sheriff As a consequence, they did not notify fore the House the following commu- Darren Goforth. local officials until a day later of what nication from the Clerk of the House of And that is just the way it is. had occurred at the mine. They have Representatives: f also refused to answer questions about OFFICE OF THE CLERK, AMERICA’S 122ND LABOR DAY the potential health risks in the pol- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, August 7, 2015. (Mr. GALLEGO asked and was given luted water to humans and animals Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, permission to address the House for 1 downriver. The Speaker, House of Representatives, minute.) The long-term effects of the EPA’s Washington, DC. Mr. GALLEGO. Mr. Speaker, Monday neglect will be unknown, but I submit DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- marked the 122nd year that we have they will be significant for years to mission granted in clause 2(h) of rule II of come. the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- honored and celebrated the hard-work- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- ing men and women of America on f Labor Day. sage from the Secretary of the Senate on Au- FRANCIS BELLAMY gust 7, 2015 at 10:59 a.m.: It is also an occasion to reflect on Appointments: the tremendous progress that the labor (Mr. COLLINS of New York asked Commission on Care. movement has made in improving the and was given permission to address Congressional-Executive Commission on lives of working families. the House for 1 minute.) the People’s Republic of China. From strengthening pay and working Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. With best wishes, I am Sincerely, conditions to fighting for fair health Speaker, I rise today to commemorate ROBERT F. REEVES, care and retirement benefits, unions Francis Bellamy, one of the most influ- Deputy Clerk. have and will always play a critical ential individuals from Mount Morris, f role in growing the American middle New York. Francis Bellamy is the au- class. thor of the Pledge of Allegiance. DEPUTY SHERIFF DARREN However, we still have a long way to Today marks the 123rd anniversary of GOFORTH—TEXAS LAWMAN go. That is why I support raising the the Pledge of Allegiance, which was (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was minimum wage, expanding the earned first published in a magazine called given permission to address the House income tax credit, and fighting for fair ‘‘The Youth Companion’’ on September for 1 minute.) trade agreements so that we can lift up 8, 1892. The Pledge was initially writ- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Fri- the millions of working families in ten as part of a campaign to put Amer- day, in the blistering heat of Houston, America still struggling to make ends ican flags in every school in the coun- Texas, 11,000 people, including the Gov- meet. try. ernor, attended the event; many more Mr. Speaker, it is simple. Those will- In its original form, it read: ‘‘I pledge stood outside. The ceremony was ing to work should be able to find good allegiance to my Flag and the Republic broadcast live on all four local TV sta- jobs. Through their hard work, they for which it stands, one Nation, indi- tions. Helicopters flew overhead. Peace should be able to improve their fam- visible, with liberty and justice for officers from the United States, Can- ily’s quality of life. That is the core of all.’’ ada, and the United Kingdom were the American Dream. In 1923, the words, ‘‘the Flag of the there. The city and State gave their This Labor Day, let’s recommit our- United States of America’’ were added. final tribute and respect for one of its selves to building a nation and an econ- In 1954, Congress added the words fallen—Harris County Deputy Sheriff omy where that dream is within reach ‘‘under God,’’ creating the 31-word Darren Goforth. for every American. pledge we say every day.

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Mr. Speaker, pursuant possible military dimensions of Iran’s dress the House for 1 minute and to re- to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, I rise to nuclear program, including those iden- vise and extend his remarks.) give notice of my intention to raise a tified in the IAEA Director General’s Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. Mr. question of the privileges of the House. report to the Board of Governors, des- Speaker, the summer months provided The form of the resolution is as fol- ignated ‘‘GOV/2011/65’’; us with an excellent opportunity to get lows: Whereas section G(38) of that report outside and take advantage of the nat- Whereas Rule IX of the Rules of the states, ‘‘Since 2002, the [IAEA] has be- ural resources, great parks, and public House of Representatives states that a come increasingly concerned about the lands in our communities. question of the privileges of the House possible existence in Iran of undis- In southeastern Pennsylvania, we are ‘‘shall be, first, those affecting the closed nuclear related activities in- fortunate that we do not have to go rights of the House collectively, its volving military related organizations, much further than our own backyard safety, dignity, and the integrity of its including activities related to the de- to enjoy a wide variety of landscapes proceedings; and second, those affect- velopment of a nuclear payload for a and public lands. ing the rights, reputation, and conduct missile, about which the [IAEA] has In an effort to prioritize the con- of Members, Delegates, or the Resident regularly received new information’’; servation of our public lands, water- Commissioner, individually, in their Whereas the Roadmap describes the ways, natural resources, and public representative capacity only’’; second of these separate arrangements policies related to the same, I recently Whereas the Iran Nuclear Agreement as an effort to resolve outstanding established the bipartisan Congres- Review Act of 2015 (in this preamble re- issues regarding the military facility sional Land Conservation Caucus with ferred to as the ‘‘Review Act’’) was at Parchin; Representatives JOE PITTS, EARL BLU- passed by the Senate on May 7, 2015, by Whereas in his November 29, 2012, re- MENAUER, and MIKE THOMPSON of Cali- a vote of 98-1; port to the Board of Governors, the Di- fornia. I appreciate their willingness to Whereas the House of Representa- rector General of the IAEA stated, ‘‘As support this effort, and I urge my col- tives passed the Review Act on May 14, you will recall, the [IAEA] has infor- leagues to join our caucus. 2015, by a vote of 400-25; mation indicating that Iran con- It is my hope this group of Members Whereas the Review Act was signed will focus on issues related to land con- structed a large explosives contain- by President Barack Obama on May 22, servation, the protection of natural re- ment vessel at the Parchin site in 2015, becoming Public Law No. 114–17; sources, and the preservation of open which to conduct hydrodynamic experi- Whereas section 135(a)(1) of the space across the country. ments. Despite repeated requests, Iran I also want to thank Michael Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted has still not granted the [IAEA] access Rellahan and the Daily Local News for by section 2 of the Review Act) states, to the Parchin site. Satellite imagery their in-depth observations on the past, ‘‘Not later than 5 calendar days after shows that extensive activities, includ- present, and future of the Chester reaching an agreement with Iran relat- ing the removal and replacement of County government-led efforts to pro- ing to the nuclear program of Iran, the considerable quantities of earth, have tect open space. It has been a remark- President shall transmit to the appro- taken place at this location. I am con- ably successful program over the past priate congressional committees and cerned that these activities will have 30 years. leadership—(A) the agreement, as de- seriously undermined the [IAEA’s] And, indeed, another county in my fined in subsection (h)(1), including all ability to undertake effective district, Montgomery County, has fol- related materials and annexes’’; verification. I reiterate my request lowed in their lead, as have many other Whereas section 135(h)(1) of the that Iran, without further delay, pro- counties in Pennsylvania and across Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted vide access to that location and sub- the country. by section 2 of the Review Act) states, stantive answers to the [IAEA’s] de- f ‘‘The term ‘agreement’ means an tailed questions regarding the Parchin agreement related to the nuclear pro- site’’; b 1415 gram of Iran that includes the United Whereas an August 20, 2015, report by OPPOSE THE IRAN DEAL States, commits the United States to the Associated Press includes draft (Mr. SMITH of Texas asked and was take action, or pursuant to which the text of the Parchin separate agree- given permission to address the House United States commits or otherwise ment, which details a process by which for 1 minute and to revise and extend agrees to take action, regardless of the Iran will provide photographs, videos, his remarks.) form it takes, whether a political com- soil samples, and other materials in Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, mitment or otherwise, and regardless lieu of giving the IAEA access to the this much we know about the Iran of whether it is legally binding or not, Parchin site; deal. including any joint comprehensive plan Whereas Dr. Olli Heinonen, a 27-year It permits Iran to develop nuclear of action entered into or made between veteran of the IAEA and its former weapons in the future. It means $150 Iran and any other parties, and any ad- Deputy Director General and chief in- billion to Iran, some of which will be ditional materials related thereto, in- spector, stated, ‘‘Much of the current used to export terrorism, as President cluding annexes, appendices, codicils, concerns arise from the reported ar- Obama has admitted. It allows Iran to side agreements, implementing mate- rangements worked out between the buy weapons, such as intercontinental rials, documents, and guidance, tech- IAEA and Iran in the side documents ballistic missiles. It gives Iran weeks, nical or other understandings, and any to address PMD [possible military di- if not months, of advance notice of any related agreements, whether entered mension] issues. If the reporting is ac- weapons site inspections. into or implemented prior to the agree- curate, these procedures appear to be It includes secret side agreements; ment or to be entered into or imple- risky, departing significantly from one prohibits other countries from in- mented in the future’’; well-established and proven safeguards specting a possible nuclear weapons de- Whereas on July 14, 2015, the Director practices. At a broader level, if velopment site. General of the International Atomic verification standards have been di- It is being implemented even though Energy Agency (in this preamble re- luted for Parchin (or elsewhere) and a majority in the House and the Senate ferred to as the ‘‘IAEA’’) and the Presi- limits imposed, the ramification is sig- oppose it. dent of the Atomic Energy Organiza- nificant as it will affect the IAEA’s

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It is built on verification’’ ; China, the Russian Federation, and COTTON, along with the Speaker of the Whereas it is impossible for the Germany) and Iran announced that the House and the Majority Leader of the President, Congress, and the American parties had agreed to a Joint Com- Senate, sent a letter to the President people to consider and determine prehensive Plan of Action; requesting the text of the two separate whether to support or oppose an Iran Whereas section C(13) of the Joint agreements between the IAEA and nuclear agreement without reviewing Comprehensive Plan of Action requires Iran; key inspection and verification details Iran’s parliament and president to im- Whereas on August 4, 2015, Congress- contained in the text of the two side plement the Additional Protocol to man POMPEO sent a further letter to agreements between the IAEA and Iran’s Comprehensive Safeguards the President, co-signed by the House Iran; Agreement with the IAEA; Majority Leader and 92 other Members Whereas the determination by the Whereas section C(14) of the agreed of the House, requesting the President Parliamentarian of the House of Rep- resentatives, acting as an Officer of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action re- to provide the text of the two separate House, that the President has trans- quires Iran to fully implement the agreements between the IAEA and mitted to Congress the agreement and ‘‘Roadmap for Clarification of Past and Iran; related materials as required by law, Present Outstanding Issues regarding Whereas contrary to the law and and therefore to begin counting the Iran’s Nuclear Program’’, which was these requests, the President did not elapsing of the congressional review agreed to with the IAEA; provide the text of the separate agree- period beginning on July 20, 2015, de- Whereas the Joint Comprehensive ments to Congress or any of its Mem- prives the House collectively and the Plan of Action is necessarily predi- bers; Members of the House individually in cated on and interdependent with the Whereas on July 22, 2015, State De- their representative capacities, of the two side agreements between the IAEA partment spokesman John Kirby stat- right to the review the Iran nuclear and Iran, all of which are mutually re- ed, ‘‘There’s no side deals. There’s no agreement; inforcing and indivisible; secret deals between Iran and the IAEA Whereas the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Whereas State Department spokes- that the P5+1 has not been briefed on for the legislative day of July 27, 2015, man John Kirby issued a public state- in detail’’; is incorrect, listing under the heading ment on July 19, 2015, stating that Whereas in an August 5, 2015, letter ‘‘Executive Communications’’ the fol- ‘‘today the State Department trans- to Members of Congress, Assistant Sec- lowing entry: ‘‘A letter from the As- mitted to Congress the Joint Com- retary of State for Legislative Affairs sistant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, prehensive Plan of Action, its annexes, Julia Frifield contradicted this claim, Department of State, transmitting a and related materials. These docu- saying, ‘‘The Roadmap refers to two letter and attachments satisfying all ments include the Unclassified ‘separate agreements’ between the requirements of Sec. 135(a) of the Verification Assessment Report on the IAEA and Iran. Within the IAEA sys- Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended JCPOA and the Intelligence Commu- tem, such arrangements related to by the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review nity’s Classified Annex to the safeguards procedures and inspection Act of 2015 (Pub. L. 114–17), as received Verification Assessment Report, as re- activities are confidential and are not July 19, 2015; jointly to the Committees quired under the law. Therefore, Day released to other member states’’; on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, One of the 60-day review period begins Whereas on July 28, 2015, Secretary of the Judiciary, Oversight and Govern- tomorrow, Monday, July 20’’; State John Kerry told the House For- ment Reform, and Ways and Means’’; Whereas section 135(c)(1)(E) of the eign Affairs Committee, in responding Whereas the House of Representa- Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted to the statement that National Secu- tives is scheduled to vote on a resolu- by section 2 of the Review Act) states, rity Advisor Susan Rice has seen the tion of disapproval of the Iran nuclear ‘‘it is critically important that Con- actual text of the two side agreements, agreement as soon as September 9, gress have the opportunity, in an or- ‘‘I don’t believe Susan Rice, National 2015, a procedure provided for under derly and deliberative manner, to con- Security Advisor, has seen it’’; section 135(e)(4) of the of Atomic En- sider and, as appropriate, take action Whereas responding further to ergy Act of 1954 (as enacted by section affecting the statutory sanctions re- whether he has seen the actual text, 2 of the Review Act); gime imposed by Congress’’, thereby Secretary Kerry said, ‘‘No, I haven’t Whereas such a vote is injurious to providing the right to the House collec- seen it, I’ve been briefed on it’’; the integrity of the proceedings of the tively, and the Members of the House Whereas on July 29, 2015, Secretary of House as it violates the process pro- individually in their representative ca- Energy Ernest Moniz stated, ‘‘I, per- vided under section 135 of the Atomic pacities, to review the Iran nuclear sonally, have not seen those docu- Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted by sec- agreement, as defined in section ments’’; tion 2 of the Review Act), which is con- 135(h)(1) of the Atomic Energy Act of Whereas on July 31, 2015, White tingent upon both the President’s 1954, in order to determine what action, House Press Secretary Josh Earnest transmittal of the Iran nuclear agree- if any, to take; stated, ‘‘Our negotiators were briefed ment and all related documents, in- Whereas section 135(h)(1) of the on the contents of that agreement’’ (a cluding side agreements, and the ob- Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted reference to the side agreements); servance of the congressional review by section 2 of the Review Act) specifi- Whereas being briefed second- or period provided in such section 135; cally requires the President to provide third-hand, including by Obama Ad- Whereas in her August 5, 2015, letter Congress with the text of ‘‘side agree- ministration officials who themselves to Members of Congress, Assistant Sec- ments’’ and ‘‘related agreements’’, in- have not read the actual text of the retary of State Frifield inaccurately

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.007 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5793 stated, ‘‘The United States does not stated, ‘‘[M]embers of Congress should (3) directs the Clerk of the House of have a right to demand these [side consider the agreement and decide Representatives and the Officers of the agreement] documents from the whether or not the President has House to correct Executive Commu- IAEA’’; achieved his stated objective of pre- nication numbered 2207, appearing on Whereas Dr. Heinonen, the former venting Iran from obtaining a nuclear page 5522 in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Deputy Director General and chief in- weapon, shutting down every pathway of the legislative day of July 27, 2015, spector of the IAEA stated, ‘‘According they have and making them cooperate to state the following: ‘‘A letter from to the IAEA rules and practices, such with the most intrusive set of inspec- the Assistant Secretary, Legislative documents could be made available to tions that have ever been imposed on a Affairs, Department of State, transmit- the members of the IAEA Board’’; country’s nuclear program’’; ting a letter and attachments which Whereas Dr. Heinonen further stated, Whereas the Joint Comprehensive does not satisfy all requirements of ‘‘The issue of confidentiality is an im- Plan of Action, which was negotiated Sec. 135(a) of the Atomic Energy Act of portant matter for the IAEA. However, and agreed to by the Obama Adminis- 1954, as amended by the Iran Nuclear it should not be used as a blanket to tration, fails to accomplish those ob- Agreement Review Act of 2015 (Pub. L. stop legitimate questions, particularly jectives; 114–17), as received July 19, 2015; jointly regarding verification methods at Whereas any recognition by the to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Parchin. Historically, the IAEA has House of Representatives of the trans- Financial Services, the Judiciary, not viewed such issues as confidential. mittal by the President of an Iran nu- Oversight and Government Reform, The IAEA and its member states have clear agreement that does not include and Ways and Means’’; disclosed much more detailed facility- all of the materials required by law, in- (4) instructs the Speaker of the specific approaches at regular safe- cluding the text of the 2 side agree- House of Representatives to dispatch guards symposia. Additionally, in 2007 ments agreed to between the IAEA and without delay a notification to the the IAEA Iran Work Plan addressing Iran, violates the rights of the Mem- President, on behalf of the whole outstanding issues, accumulated over bers of the House individually in their House, entitled ‘‘Failure to Follow the several years, was made available to representative capacity, impeding Law’’ and stating that— all IAEA member states, and the Board their ability to make a fully informed (A) the President’s transmittal of also received a 2012 document from decision on how to vote on behalf of that agreement to the House is incom- Iran related to very specific PMD [pos- their constituents, as conceived and plete as a matter of law; sible military dimensions] questions, provided for in the enactment of the (B) consequently, the congressional which happened while the IAEA was Review Act; review period provided in section 135 of negotiating with Iran for greater clar- Whereas Director of National Intel- the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as en- ity and access’’; ligence James Clapper has labeled Iran acted by section 2 of the Review Act) Whereas part I, section 5 of IAEA In- the world’s leading state sponsor of has not begun; and formation Circular 153 provides that terrorism; (C) pursuant to section 135(b)(3) of ‘‘specific information relating to such Whereas the Web site White- the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as so implementation [of measures to safe- House.gov states that Iran currently enacted), until the end of the congres- guard nuclear materials] in the State has a 2-3 month breakout time to build may be given to the Board of Gov- sional review period, ‘‘the President a nuclear bomb; may not waive, suspend, reduce, pro- ernors and to such Agency staff mem- Whereas legislative action on an Iran bers as require such knowledge’’; vide relief from, or otherwise limit the nuclear agreement is one of the most Whereas Article VI of the Statute of application of statutory sanctions with important issues that will ever come the IAEA authorizes the Board of Gov- respect to Iran under any provision of ernors of the IAEA to direct the work before the House, as it directly affects law or refrain from applying any such of the IAEA, including in safeguarding the safety and security of the Members sanctions pursuant to an agreement de- nuclear materials and ensuring the of the House and their constituents; scribed in subsection (a)’’; Whereas the taking of legislative ac- peaceful ends of a participating mem- (5) instructs the Speaker of the ber state’s nuclear program; tion without reasonable consideration House of Representatives, on behalf of Whereas Rule 18 of the Rules of the and knowledge damages the reputation the whole House, to return the agree- Board of Governors of the IAEA, enti- and credibility of the House collec- ment and related materials provided in tled ‘‘Circulation of Documents of Par- tively and its Members individually in the President’s transmission of July 19, ticular Importance’’, establishes proce- their representative capacities; and 2015, in order that the President may dures by which member states of the Whereas the President’s failure to provide a full and complete trans- IAEA Board of Governors may access follow a law that he signed is an af- mission of all materials required by relevant documents related to their du- front to the dignity of the House and law, including the text of side agree- ties; cannot be ignored: Now, therefore, be it ments; and Whereas the United States serves on Resolved, That the House of Rep- (6) instructs the Speaker to take the Board of Governors of the IAEA resentatives— such actions as may be necessary to and has both the need and the author- (1) reaffirms its legal right to obtain provide an appropriate remedy to en- ity to access the actual text of the two all materials, including the full text of sure that the integrity of the legisla- side agreements between the IAEA and all side agreements, comprising the tive process is protected and to report Iran; Iran nuclear agreement, as defined in his actions and recommendations to Whereas on July 30, 2015, White section 135(h)(1) of the Atomic Energy the House. House Press Secretary Josh Earnest, Act of 1954, as enacted by section 2 of b 1438 speaking on behalf of the President of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review the United States, stated, ‘‘I will ac- Act of 2015 (in this section referred to And, Mr. Speaker, if you didn’t catch knowledge that I don’t know exactly as the ‘‘Review Act’’), which was it, I am happy to repeat it. what the requirements are of the Iran signed into law by President Obama; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Review Act, so I’m not sure exactly (2) directs the Parliamentarian of the rule IX, a resolution offered from the what that means [Congress is] asking House of Representatives not to recog- floor by a Member other than the ma- for’’; nize, for purposes of determining the jority leader or the minority leader as Whereas on April 6, 2015, White House dates of the congressional review pe- a question of the privileges of the Press Secretary Josh Earnest stated, riod prescribed in section 135(b) of House has immediate precedence only ‘‘[W]e do believe that Congress should Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (as enacted at a time designated by the Chair with- play their rightful role in terms of ulti- by section 2 of the Review Act), any in 2 legislative days after the resolu- mately deciding whether or not the agreement and related documents sub- tion is properly noticed. sanctions that Congress passed into mitted by the President that do not in- Pending that designation, the form of law should be removed’’; clude the actual text of the two side the resolution noticed by the gen- Whereas on April 7, 2015, White House agreements between the IAEA and tleman from Illinois will appear in the Press Secretary Josh Earnest further Iran; RECORD at this point.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.007 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5794 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 The Chair will not at this point de- (H.R. 1344) to amend the Public Health make important decisions for their child in a termine whether the resolution con- Service Act to reauthorize a program timely way, including decisions relating to all stitutes a question of privilege. That for early detection, diagnosis, and possible assistive hearing technologies (such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and determination will be made at the time treatment regarding deaf and hard-of- osseointegrated devices) and communication op- designated for consideration of the res- hearing newborns, infants, and young tions (such as visual and sign language, listen- olution. children, as amended. ing and spoken language, or both). f The Clerk read the title of the bill. ‘‘(C) Programs and systems under this para- The text of the bill is as follows: graph shall offer mechanisms that foster family- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER H.R. 1344 to-family and deaf and hard-of-hearing con- PRO TEMPORE sumer-to-family supports. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ‘‘(2) To develop efficient models (both edu- resentatives of the United States of America in cational and medical) to ensure that newborns, ant to clause 4 of rule I, the following Congress assembled, infants, and young children who are identified enrolled bills were signed by Speaker SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. through hearing screening receive followup by pro tempore HARRIS on Thursday, Au- This Act may cited as the ‘‘Early Hearing De- qualified early intervention providers, qualified gust 6, 2015: tection and Intervention Act of 2015’’. health care providers, or pediatric medical H.R. 212, to amend the Safe Drinking SEC. 2. FINDINGS. homes (including by encouraging State agencies Water Act to provide for the assess- The Congress finds as follows: to adopt such models). ment and management of the risk of (1) Deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, in- ‘‘(3) To provide for a technical resource center fants, toddlers, and young children require ac- in conjunction with the Maternal and Child algal toxins in drinking water, and for Health Bureau of the Health Resources and other purposes; cess to specialized early intervention providers and programs in order to help them meet their Services Administration— H.R. 1138, to establish certain wilder- linguistic and cognitive potential. ‘‘(A) to provide technical support and edu- ness areas in central Idaho and to au- (2) Families of deaf and hard-of-hearing cation for States; and thorize various land conveyances in- newborns, infants, toddlers, and young children ‘‘(B) to continue development and enhance- volving National Forest System land benefit from comprehensive early intervention ment of State early hearing detection and inter- programs that assist them in supporting their vention programs. and Bureau of Land Management land ‘‘(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DATA MANAGE- child’s development in all domains. in central Idaho, and for other pur- MENT, AND APPLIED RESEARCH.— (3) Best practices principles for early interven- poses; ‘‘(1) CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PRE- tion for deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, in- VENTION.—The Secretary, acting through the H.R. 1531, to amend title 5, United fants, toddlers, and young children have been States Code, to provide a pathway for Director of the Centers for Disease Control and identified in a range of areas including listening Prevention, shall make awards of grants or co- temporary seasonal employees in Fed- and spoken language and visual and signed eral land management agencies to operative agreements to State agencies or their language acquisition, family-to-family support, designated entities for development, mainte- compete for vacant permanent posi- support from individuals who are deaf or hard- nance, and improvement of data tracking and tions under internal merit promotion of-hearing, progress monitoring, and others. surveillance systems on newborn, infant, and procedures, and for other purposes; (4) Effective hearing screening and early young childhood hearing screenings, audiologic H.R. 2131, to designate the Federal intervention programs must be in place to iden- evaluations, medical evaluations, and interven- tify hearing levels in deaf and hard-of-hearing tion services; to conduct applied research re- building and United States courthouse newborns, infants, toddlers, and young children located at 83 Meeting Street in lated to services and outcomes, and provide so that they may access appropriate early inter- technical assistance related to newborn, infant, Charleston, South Carolina, as the ‘‘J. vention programs in a timely manner. Waties Waring Judicial Center’’; and young childhood hearing screening, evalua- SEC. 3. REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAM FOR tion, and intervention programs, and informa- H.R. 2559, to designate the ‘‘PFC Mil- EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND tion systems; to ensure high-quality monitoring ton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial TREATMENT REGARDING DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING NEWBORNS, IN- of hearing screening, evaluation, and interven- Highway’’ in the State of Texas. FANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN. tion programs and systems for newborns, in- f Section 399M of the Public Health Service Act fants, and young children; and to coordinate (42 U.S.C. 280g–1) is amended to read as follows: developing standardized procedures for data RECESS management and assessing program and cost ef- ‘‘SEC. 399M. EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- TREATMENT REGARDING DEAF AND fectiveness. The awards under the preceding ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair HARD-OF-HEARING NEWBORNS, IN- sentence may be used— declares the House in recess until ap- FANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN. ‘‘(A) to provide technical assistance on data ‘‘(a) HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES AD- collection and management; proximately 4 p.m. today. ‘‘(B) to study and report on the costs and ef- Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 39 min- MINISTRATION.—The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and fectiveness of newborn, infant, and young child- utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Services Administration, shall make awards of hood hearing screening, evaluation, diagnosis, f grants or cooperative agreements to develop intervention programs, and systems; ‘‘(C) to collect data and report on newborn, b 1600 statewide newborn, infant, and young child- hood hearing screening, diagnosis, evaluation, infant, and young childhood hearing screening, AFTER RECESS and intervention programs and systems, and to evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention pro- assist in the recruitment, retention, education, grams and systems that can be used— ‘‘(i) for applied research, program evaluation, The recess having expired, the House and training of qualified personnel and health was called to order by the Speaker pro and policy development; and care providers for the following purposes: ‘‘(ii) to answer issues of importance to State tempore (Mr. WALKER) at 4 p.m. ‘‘(1) To develop and monitor the efficacy of and national policymakers; f statewide programs and systems for hearing ‘‘(D) to identify the causes and risk factors for screening of newborns, infants, and young chil- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER congenital hearing loss; dren, prompt evaluation and diagnosis of chil- ‘‘(E) to study the effectiveness of newborn, in- PRO TEMPORE dren referred from screening programs, and ap- fant, and young childhood hearing screening, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- propriate educational, audiological, and medical audiologic evaluations, medical evaluations, ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair interventions for children confirmed to be deaf and intervention programs and systems by as- will postpone further proceedings or hard-of-hearing, consistent with the fol- sessing the health, intellectual and social devel- lowing: today on motions to suspend the rules opmental, cognitive, and hearing status of these ‘‘(A) Early intervention includes referral to children at school age; and on which a recorded vote or the yeas and delivery of information and services by or- ‘‘(F) to promote the integration, linkage, and and nays are ordered, or on which the ganizations such as schools and agencies (in- interoperability of data regarding early hearing vote incurs objection under clause 6 of cluding community, consumer, and parent-based loss and multiple sources to increase informa- rule XX. agencies), pediatric medical homes, and other tion exchanges between clinical care and public Record votes on postponed questions programs mandated by part C of the Individuals health including the ability of States and terri- will be taken later. with Disabilities Education Act, which offer tories to exchange and share data. programs specifically designed to meet the ‘‘(2) NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH.—The f unique language and communication needs of Director of the National Institutes of Health, EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, acting through the Director of the National In- INTERVENTION ACT OF 2015 and young children. stitute on Deafness and Other Communication ‘‘(B) Information provided to parents must be Disorders, shall, for purposes of this section, Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move accurate, comprehensive, and, where appro- continue a program of research and develop- to suspend the rules and pass the bill priate, evidence-based, allowing families to ment related to early hearing detection and

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This bipartisan bill sets a ‘‘(c) COORDINATION AND COLLABORATION.— ‘‘(iv) audiologic rehabilitation treatment; and ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In carrying out programs ‘‘(v) referral to national and local consumer, strong precedent for working together under this section, the Administrator of the self-help, parent, and education organizations, on the many big issues before Congress Health Resources and Services Administration, and other family-centered services. this month. the Director of the Centers for Disease Control ‘‘(2) The term ‘early intervention’ refers to— This bill, which I introduced along ‘‘(A) providing appropriate services for the and Prevention, and the Director of the Na- with Congresswoman LOIS CAPPS, reau- child who is deaf or hard of hearing, including tional Institutes of Health shall collaborate and thorizes the program for the early de- consult with— nonmedical services; and ‘‘(A) other Federal agencies; ‘‘(B) ensuring the family of the child is— tection, diagnosis, and treatment of ‘‘(B) State and local agencies, including those ‘‘(i) provided comprehensive, consumer-ori- deaf and hard of hearing newborns, in- responsible for early intervention services pursu- ented information about the full range of family fants, and young children. ant to title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 support, training, information services, and lan- H.R. 1344 encourages hearing tests U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) (Medicaid Early and Peri- guage and communication options; and and intervention for newborn babies. ‘‘(ii) given the opportunity to consider and ob- odic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Pro- Through early detection, these chil- gram); title XXI of the Social Security Act (42 tain the full range of such appropriate services, educational and program placements, and other dren and their families can be made U.S.C. 1397aa et seq.) (State Children’s Health aware of a child’s hearing loss and Insurance Program); title V of the Social Secu- options for their child from highly qualified pro- rity Act (42 U.S.C. 701 et seq.) (Maternal and viders. given access to specialized early inter- Child Health Block Grant Program); and part C ‘‘(3) The term ‘medical evaluation’ refers to vention providers and programs in of the Individuals with Disabilities Education key components performed by a physician, in- order to help children meet their po- Act (20 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.); cluding history, examination, and medical deci- tential. This reauthorization increases ‘‘(C) consumer groups of and that serve indi- sionmaking focused on symptomatic and related the focus on loss to followup. So those viduals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and body systems for the purpose of diagnosing the etiology of hearing loss and related physical children whose hearing loss is identi- their families; fied don’t just stop with identification; ‘‘(D) appropriate national medical and other conditions, and for identifying appropriate health and education specialty organizations; treatment and referral options. they may go on to receive interven- ‘‘(E) persons who are deaf and hard-of-hear- ‘‘(4) The term ‘medical intervention’ refers to tion, treatment, or an introduction to ing and their families; the process by which a physician provides med- deaf services. ‘‘(F) other qualified professional personnel ical diagnosis and direction for medical or sur- This program has proven success. In who are proficient in deaf or hard-of-hearing gical treatment options for hearing loss or re- 2000, only 40 percent of newborns were children’s language and who possess the spe- lated medical disorders. ‘‘(5) The term ‘newborn, infant, and young screened for hearing loss. That number cialized knowledge, skills, and attributes needed rose to just over 86 percent in 2011, and, to serve deaf and hard-of-hearing newborns, in- childhood hearing screening’ refers to objective fants, toddlers, children, and their families; physiologic procedures to detect possible hearing today, the CDC reports that, roughly, ‘‘(G) third-party payers and managed-care or- loss and to identify newborns, infants, and 97 percent of all infant children are ganizations; and young children who require further audiologic screened for hearing loss. ‘‘(H) related commercial industries. evaluations and medical evaluations. In closing, I want to thank my col- ‘‘(2) POLICY DEVELOPMENT.—The Adminis- ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— league, Congresswoman CAPPS, for her ‘‘(1) STATEWIDE NEWBORN, INFANT, AND YOUNG trator of the Health Resources and Services Ad- leadership over the years on this im- ministration, the Director of the Centers for Dis- CHILDHOOD HEARING SCREENING, EVALUATION ease Control and Prevention, and the Director AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS.— portant bipartisan issue. I urge my col- of the National Institutes of Health shall coordi- For the purpose of carrying out subsection (a), leagues to support H.R. 1344 so we can nate and collaborate on recommendations for there is authorized to be appropriated to the continue these vital services for new- policy development at the Federal and State lev- Health Resources and Services Administration born babies and young children. els and with the private sector, including con- $17,800,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of sumer, medical, and other health and education 2020. my time. professional-based organizations, with respect ‘‘(2) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DATA MANAGE- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. MENT, AND APPLIED RESEARCH; CENTERS FOR DIS- to newborn, infant, and young childhood hear- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I EASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.—For the pur- ing screening, evaluation, diagnosis, and inter- may consume. vention programs and systems. pose of carrying out subsection (b)(1), there is ‘‘(3) STATE EARLY DETECTION, DIAGNOSIS, AND authorized to be appropriated to the Centers for I rise in support of H.R. 1344, the INTERVENTION PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS; DATA Disease Control and Prevention $10,800,000 for Early Hearing Detection and Interven- COLLECTION.—The Administrator of the Health each of fiscal years 2016 through 2020. tion Act. This important legislation is Resources and Services Administration and the ‘‘(3) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, DATA MANAGE- led by Representatives LOIS CAPPS and Director of the Centers for Disease Control and MENT, AND APPLIED RESEARCH; NATIONAL INSTI- BRETT GUTHRIE, both members of our Prevention shall coordinate and collaborate in TUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION committee. assisting States— DISORDERS.—No additional funds are authorized Beginning in 2000, Congress took ‘‘(A) to establish newborn, infant, and young to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying childhood hearing screening, evaluation, diag- out subsection (b)(2). Such subsection shall be steps to facilitate the development of nosis, and intervention programs and systems carried out using funds which are otherwise au- newborn and infant screening and under subsection (a); and thorized (under section 402A or other provisions intervention programs. This bill reau- ‘‘(B) to develop a data collection system under of law) to be appropriated for such purpose.’’. thorizes and makes further improve- subsection (b). The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ments to the Early Hearing Detection ‘‘(d) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION; RELIGIOUS AC- ant to the rule, the gentleman from and Intervention Program, which sup- COMMODATION.—Nothing in this section shall be ports detection and treatment for hear- construed to preempt or prohibit any State law, Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) and the gen- including State laws which do not require the tleman from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN) ing-impaired newborns and young chil- screening for hearing loss of newborns, infants, each will control 20 minutes. dren. or young children of parents who object to the The Chair recognizes the gentleman The early identification of a child’s screening on the grounds that such screening from Kentucky. hearing loss increases the likelihood conflicts with the parents’ religious beliefs. GENERAL LEAVE that intervention and treatment serv- ‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sec- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask ices can successfully prevent or limit tion: developmental delays. Research shows ‘‘(1) The term ‘audiologic’, when used in con- unanimous consent that all Members nection with evaluation, refers to procedures— have 5 legislative days in which to re- that it can significantly improve qual- ‘‘(A) to assess the status of the auditory sys- vise and extend their remarks and in- ity of life and education outcomes for tem; sert extraneous materials in the children with hearing impairments. ‘‘(B) to establish the site of the auditory dis- RECORD on the bill. The vast majority of deaf children are order, the type and degree of hearing loss, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there born to parents who do not have im- the potential effects of hearing loss on commu- objection to the request of the gen- paired hearing and who, therefore, may nication; and ‘‘(C) to identify appropriate treatment and re- tleman from Kentucky? not be able to identify their children’s ferral options, including— There was no objection. conditions early on. The outreach serv- ‘‘(i) linkage to State coordinating agencies Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield ices provided for by the program reau- under part C of the Individuals with Disabilities myself such time as I may consume. thorized in this bill may help ensure

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.008 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5796 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 that children and their parents receive My background is as a school nurse NATIONAL ALL SCHEDULES PRE- appropriate screenings and followup. for over 20 years, and I have worked SCRIPTION ELECTRONIC RE- I want to thank Representatives with so many students who were lag- PORTING REAUTHORIZATION ACT CAPPS and GUTHRIE for their leadership ging behind their classmates due to OF 2015 on this issue. I thank Chairman UPTON, undiagnosed or untreated hearing loss. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move Ranking Member PALLONE, and Chair- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The to suspend the rules and pass the bill man PITTS for their work to advance time of the gentlewoman has expired. (H.R. 1725) to amend and reauthorize Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. I yield this important legislation. I urge my the controlled substance monitoring the gentlewoman an additional 30 sec- colleagues to support H.R. 1344, the program under section 399O of the Pub- Early Hearing Detection and Interven- onds. Mrs. CAPPS. These children did not lic Health Service Act, and for other tion Act. purposes, as amended. I reserve the balance of my time. need to suffer. We can and must help them succeed through stronger invest- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I have The text of the bill is as follows: no further requests for time, and I re- ments in followup and interventions, such as sign language training, hearing H.R. 1725 serve the balance of my time. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. aids, and speech-language develop- ment. Early identification and inter- resentatives of the United States of America in Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gen- Congress assembled, vention are both keys to a child’s well- tlewoman from California (Mrs. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. CAPPS), my colleague and a cosponsor being. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National All of the bill. Our legislation would ensure that Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Mrs. CAPPS. I thank my colleague these programs are there for the chil- Reauthorization Act of 2015’’. for yielding. dren who need them. A vote for this SEC. 2. AMENDMENT TO PURPOSE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support bill is a vote to keep this program Paragraph (1) of section 2 of the National of H.R. 1344, the Early Hearing Detec- strong. I urge my colleagues to support All Schedules Prescription Electronic Re- tion and Intervention Act, which I was our bipartisan bill. porting Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–60) is Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. amended to read as follows: so pleased to coauthor with my col- ‘‘(1) foster the establishment of State-ad- league from Kentucky, Congressman Speaker, I urge the support of this bill, and I yield back the balance of my ministered controlled substance monitoring BRETT GUTHRIE. systems in order to ensure that— Hearing loss in newborns is consid- time. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, in clos- ‘‘(A) health care providers have access to ered an invisible disability. Almost 3 the accurate, timely prescription history in- ing, I thank my friend from California out of every 1,000 children in the formation that they may use as a tool for (Mrs. CAPPS) so much for our working United States are born deaf or hard of the early identification of patients at risk together to move this bipartisan bill hearing, and even more children lose for addiction in order to initiate appropriate forward. I thank our subcommittee medical interventions and avert the tragic their hearing later on during child- ranking member, Mr. GREEN, and our personal, family, and community con- hood. When hearing loss is left unde- chairman, Chairman PITTS. sequences of untreated addiction; and tected, it can impede speech, language, I was involved in this effort in Ken- ‘‘(B) appropriate law enforcement, regu- and cognitive development; but we tucky when I was in the State Senate. latory, and State professional licensing au- know that, when hearing loss is caught I have seen the difference that it thorities have access to prescription history early, children have much better out- information for the purposes of investigating makes, and I am glad to be involved in drug diversion and prescribing and dis- comes. In fact, early intervention can this on a national level. Knowing that help children overcome hearing issues pensing practices of errant prescribers or 97 percent of our babies are screened so pharmacists; and’’. and get them ready to learn on par they can get intervention and treat- SEC. 3. AMENDMENTS TO CONTROLLED SUB- with their peers. ment very early in their lives makes a STANCE MONITORING PROGRAM. That is exactly what the Early Hear- big difference. I am proud to be a part Section 399O of the Public Health Service ing Detection and Intervention Act of this, and I urge my colleagues to Act (42 U.S.C. 280g–3) is amended— does, pronounced ‘‘Eddie.’’ As it is vote for H.R. 1344. (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1)— commonly called, EHDI has helped I yield back the balance of my time. families in all 50 States and the Dis- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘or’’; Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the pe- trict of Columbia identify children in 1344, the ‘‘Early Hearing Detection and Inter- need of care early when interventions riod at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; and vention Act of 2015’’ introduced by my col- (iii) by adding at the end the following: are most effective. leagues Representatives CAPPS and GUTHRIE. ‘‘(C) to maintain and operate an existing By all accounts, this program has H.R. 1344, would reauthorize the Early State-controlled substance monitoring pro- worked. Since the implementation of Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. gram.’’; and the EHDI program 15 years ago, we Prior to the creation of this program, less than (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘by the have seen a tremendous increase in the 50 percent of all newborns were regularly Secretary’’ after ‘‘Grants awarded’’; number of newborns who are being screened for hearing loss. I’m proud to say (2) by amending subsection (b) to read as screened for hearing loss. Back in 2000, follows: that thanks to this program about 97 percent ‘‘(b) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.—The Sec- when we first set up the EHDI program, of newborns now receive a hearing screening. retary shall maintain and, as appropriate, only 44 percent of newborns in the Through this program, children gain early ac- supplement or revise (after publishing pro- country were being screened for hear- cess to interventions and treatments that are posed additions and revisions in the Federal ing loss. Now we are screening critical in minimizing a hearing-impaired child’s Register and receiving public comments newborns at a rate of over 96 percent. risk of developmental delays, especially com- thereon) minimum requirements for criteria This is a remarkable achievement, but munication, social skills and cognition. H.R. to be used by States for purposes of clauses our work is not done. (ii), (v), (vi), and (vii) of subsection 1344 would ensure that we continue to sup- (c)(1)(A).’’; While it is important that all babies port this valuable public health program that are screened for hearing loss, it is just (3) in subsection (c)— has a proven track record of success. (A) in paragraph (1)(B)— as important that those babies who do The SPEAKER pro tempore. The (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by not pass this screening receive a diag- question is on the motion offered by striking ‘‘(a)(1)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘(a)(1)(B) nostic evaluation and be connected to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. or (a)(1)(C)’’; early intervention programs. Unfortu- GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the (ii) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘program to nately, according to the Centers for rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1344, as be improved’’ and inserting ‘‘program to be Disease Control, 36 percent of newborns amended. improved or maintained’’; who fail their initial hearing The question was taken; and (two- (iii) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) screenings are not receiving appro- as clauses (iv) and (v), respectively; thirds being in the affirmative) the (iv) by inserting after clause (ii) the fol- priate followup care. This reauthoriza- rules were suspended and the bill, as lowing: tion effort will focus on those children, amended, was passed. ‘‘(iii) a plan to apply the latest advances in helping to bridge the gap between A motion to reconsider was laid on health information technology in order to screening and intervention. the table. incorporate prescription drug monitoring

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program data directly into the workflow of ‘‘(3) EVALUATION AND REPORTING.—Subject wealth or territory of the United States’’; prescribers and dispensers to ensure timely to subsection (g), a State receiving a grant and access to patients’ controlled prescription under subsection (a) shall provide the Sec- (15) by amending subsection (o), as redesig- drug history;’’; retary with aggregate data and other infor- nated by paragraph (12), to read as follows: (v) in clause (iv), as redesignated, by in- mation determined by the Secretary to be ‘‘(o) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— serting before the semicolon at the end ‘‘and necessary to enable the Secretary— To carry out this section, there is authorized at least one health information technology ‘‘(A) to evaluate the success of the State’s to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fis- system such as an electronic health records program in achieving its purposes; or cal years from 2016 through 2020.’’. system, a health information exchange, or ‘‘(B) to prepare and submit the report to The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- an e-prescribing system’’; and Congress required by subsection (l)(2). ant to the rule, the gentleman from (vi) in clause (v), as redesignated, by strik- ‘‘(4) RESEARCH BY OTHER ENTITIES.—A de- Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) and the gen- ing ‘‘public health’’ and inserting ‘‘public partment, program, or administration re- health or public safety’’; ceiving nonidentifiable information under tleman from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN) (B) in paragraph (3)— paragraph (1)(D) may make such information each will control 20 minutes. (i) by striking ‘‘If a State that submits’’ available to other entities for research pur- The Chair recognizes the gentleman and inserting the following: poses.’’; from Kentucky. (7) by redesignating subsections (h) ‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—If a State that sub- GENERAL LEAVE mits’’; through (n) as subsections (j) through (p), re- spectively; Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask (ii) by striking the period at the end and unanimous consent that all Members inserting ‘‘and include timelines for full im- (8) in subsections (c)(1)(A)(iv) and (d)(4), by plementation of such interoperability. The striking ‘‘subsection (h)’’ each place it ap- have 5 legislative days in which to re- State shall also describe the manner in pears and inserting ‘‘subsection (j)’’; vise and extend their remarks and in- which it will achieve interoperability be- (9) by inserting after subsection (g) the fol- sert extraneous materials in the tween its monitoring program and health in- lowing: RECORD on the bill. formation technology systems, as allowable ‘‘(h) EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO THE MONI- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there under State law, and include timelines for TORING SYSTEM.—A State receiving a grant objection to the request of the gen- implementation of such interoperability.’’; under subsection (a) shall take steps to— tleman from Kentucky? ‘‘(1) facilitate prescriber and dispenser use and There was no objection. (iii) by adding at the end the following: of the State’s controlled substance moni- ‘‘(B) MONITORING OF EFFORTS.—The Sec- toring system; Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield retary shall monitor State efforts to achieve ‘‘(2) educate prescribers and dispensers on myself such time as I may consume. interoperability, as described in subpara- the benefits of the system both to them and I rise today in support of H.R. 1725, graph (A).’’; and society; and the National All Schedules Prescrip- (C) in paragraph (5)— ‘‘(3) facilitate linkage to the State sub- tion Electronic Reporting Reauthoriza- (i) by striking ‘‘implement or improve’’ stance abuse agency and substance abuse dis- tion Act of 2015, introduced by my col- order services. and inserting ‘‘establish, improve, or main- leagues Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. KENNEDY, tain’’; and ‘‘(i) CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY GEN- Mr. BUCSHON, and Mr. PALLONE. (ii) by adding at the end the following: ERAL.—In carrying out this section, the Sec- ‘‘The Secretary shall redistribute any funds retary shall consult with the Attorney Gen- Prescription drug abuse is an epi- that are so returned among the remaining eral of the United States and other relevant demic in this country, and, sadly, Ken- grantees under this section in accordance Federal officials to— tucky is impacted by high rates of pre- with the formula described in subsection ‘‘(1) ensure maximum coordination of con- scription drug abuse. Every year, there (a)(2)(B).’’; trolled substance monitoring programs and are 15,000 overdose deaths from pre- (4) in subsection (d)— related activities; and scription pain relievers. For every (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— ‘‘(2) minimize duplicative efforts and fund- overdose death, there are an estimated (i) by striking ‘‘In implementing or im- ing.’’; 10 addiction treatment admissions and proving’’ and all that follows through (10) in subsection (l)(2)(A), as redesignated ‘‘(a)(1)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘In establishing, by paragraph (7)— 32 emergency department visits. One improving, or maintaining a controlled sub- (A) in clause (ii), by inserting ‘‘; estab- important tool we have as a nation to stance monitoring program under this sec- lished or strengthened initiatives to ensure combat this epidemic is Prescription tion, a State shall comply, or with respect to linkages to substance use disorder services;’’ Drug Monitoring Programs. They pre- a State that applies for a grant under sub- before ‘‘or affected patient access’’; and vent doctor shopping and help physi- paragraph (B) or (C) of subsection (a)(1)’’; (B) in clause (iii), by inserting ‘‘and be- cians make more informed clinical de- and tween controlled substance monitoring pro- cisions. (ii) by striking ‘‘public health’’ and insert- grams and health information technology Reauthorizing NASPER would pro- ing ‘‘public health or public safety’’; and systems’’ before ‘‘, including an assessment’’; (B) by adding at the end the following: (11) by striking subsection (m) (relating to vide grant support to States to estab- ‘‘(5) The State shall report to the Sec- preference), as redesignated by paragraph (7); lish Prescription Drug Monitoring Pro- retary on— (12) by redesignating subsections (n) grams. Healthcare providers can access ‘‘(A) as appropriate, interoperability with through (p), as redesignated by paragraph a patient’s prescription history the controlled substance monitoring pro- (7), as subsections (m) through (o), respec- through the PDMP to help them iden- grams of Federal departments and agencies; tively; tify patients at risk for addiction or ‘‘(B) as appropriate, interoperability with (13) in subsection (m)(1), as redesignated by those who are abusing prescription health information technology systems such paragraph (12), by striking ‘‘establishment, drugs. NASPER also helps identify best as electronic health records systems, health implementation, or improvement’’ and in- information exchanges, and e-prescribing serting ‘‘establishment, improvement, or practices for new PDMPs and ways to systems; and maintenance’’; improve existing monitoring programs. ‘‘(C) whether or not the State provides (14) in subsection (n), as redesignated by Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to automatic, real-time or daily information paragraph (12)— support this bill, and I reserve the bal- about a patient when a practitioner (or the (A) in paragraph (5)— ance of my time. designee of a practitioner, where permitted) (i) by striking ‘‘means the ability’’ and in- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. requests information about such patient.’’; serting the following: ‘‘means— Speaker, I yield myself such time as I (5) in subsections (e), (f)(1), and (g), by ‘‘(A) the ability’’; may consume. striking ‘‘implementing or improving’’ each (ii) by striking the period at the end and place it appears and inserting ‘‘establishing, inserting ‘‘; or’’; and I rise in support of H.R. 1725, the Na- improving, or maintaining’’; (iii) by adding at the end the following: tional All Schedules Prescription Elec- (6) in subsection (f)— ‘‘(B) sharing of State controlled substance tronic Reporting Reauthorization Act. (A) in paragraph (1)— monitoring program information with a This important legislation is sponsored (i) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘mis- health information technology system such by Ranking Member PALLONE, Rep- use of a schedule II, III, or IV substance’’ and as an electronic health records system, a resentatives JOE KENNEDY and ED inserting ‘‘misuse of a controlled substance health information exchange, or an e-pre- WHITFIELD, and Congressman LARRY included in schedule II, III, or IV of section scribing system.’’; BUCSHON. 202(c) of the Controlled Substance Act’’; and (B) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘phar- (ii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ‘‘a macy’’ and inserting ‘‘pharmacist’’; and The reauthorization of NASPER is State substance abuse agency,’’ after ‘‘a (C) in paragraph (8), by striking ‘‘and the urgently needed to ensure that physi- State health department,’’; and District of Columbia’’ and inserting ‘‘, the cians have patient-specific information (B) by adding at the end the following: District of Columbia, and any common- through Prescription Drug Monitoring

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We are in the middle of tion drug-monitoring programs, which drug monitoring programs in order to combat an epidemic of prescription drug opioid experts agree are one of the most prescription drug abuse, a public health crisis misuse and overdose. According to the promising clinical tools to address this affecting communities across the country. I Centers for Disease Control and Pre- epidemic. have been a long-time champion of this bill vention, in 2013, more than 16,000 Amer- So today we come to the floor to re- with my colleague Representative WHITFIELD icans died from an opioid-related over- authorize this important legislation, and I am pleased that Representatives KEN- dose. and I hope that we can continue our ef- NEDY and BUCSHON joined our efforts this Con- PDMPs are an integral part of our forts to obtain adequate funding from gress to reauthorize the NASPER program. Nation’s effort to combat the ongoing the Appropriations Committee for Prescription drug monitoring programs help opioid and prescription drug epidemic. NASPER. prescribers, pharmacists, and law enforcement They allow for the early identification While there is no silver bullet to track and prevent the misuse of prescription of at-risk patients and timely interven- solve the problem, we do have an op- drugs. Forty nine states currently have laws authorizing these programs and they are play- tion to prevent prescription drug portunity to make a difference by ad- ing a critical role in our efforts to combat the abuse. States have recognized that vancing this reauthorization act. I urge opioid crisis. This bill, however, once passed PDMPs are a vital tool to address this my colleagues to join me in supporting into law, will need funding and investment by public health crisis as demonstrated by that effort. appropriators in order to be effective. I urge their universal adoption amongst the Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my Members to ensure that investment is met. States. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The H.R. 1725 reauthorizes grants to time. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 question is on the motion offered by States to enhance their PDMPs, and it the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. makes further improvements to the minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. BUCSHON), a colleague, friend, GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the programs. Funding for PDMPs is need- rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1725, as ed to help States utilize this effective neighbor—our districts are joined on the Ohio River—who is a physician who amended. tool, to incentivize information shar- The question was taken; and (two- ing across State lines, and to further understands these issues. Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise thirds being in the affirmative) the the implementation of best practices. today as an original coauthor of this rules were suspended and the bill, as I want to thank Ranking Member amended, was passed. legislation, H.R. 1725. The reauthoriza- PALLONE and Representatives KEN- A motion to reconsider was laid on tion of NASPER would allow SAMHSA NEDY, WHITFIELD, and BUCSHON for the table. to provide grants to States for the es- their leadership. I also want to thank tablishment, implementation, and im- f my colleagues on the Energy and Com- provement of prescription drug-moni- PROTECTING OUR INFANTS ACT merce Committee for their commit- toring programs, or PDMPs, offering OF 2015 ment to addressing our Nation’s opioid timely access to accurate prescription epidemic. I urge my colleagues to sup- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move information for healthcare providers. to suspend the rules and pass the bill port H.R. 1725. As a physician, I understand this is I reserve the balance of my time. (H.R. 1462) to combat the rise of pre- critical to a provider’s ability to screen natal opioid abuse and neonatal absti- b 1615 and treat patients at risk for addiction. nence syndrome. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 The NASPER program also promotes The Clerk read the title of the bill. minutes to the gentleman from Ken- greater information sharing among The text of the bill is as follows: tucky (Mr. WHITFIELD), who has States by requiring grantees to facili- H.R. 1462 worked tirelessly on these issues in the tate these monitoring programs with Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Energy and Commerce Committee and at least one bordering State while si- resentatives of the United States of America in back home to try to address the pre- multaneously protecting against unau- Congress assembled, scription drug problem in our State. thorized access to patient records. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This reauthorization language would This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Protecting Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Our Infants Act of 2015’’. today in support of H.R. 1725, the Na- also encourage States to explore ways to incorporate access to their PDMPs SEC. 2. FINDINGS. tional All Schedules Prescription Elec- Congress finds as follows: into provider workflow systems, such tronic Reporting Reauthorization Act, (1) Opioid prescription rates have risen dra- as we call it, NASPER. as electronic health records and e-pre- matically over the past several years. Ac- I introduced this legislation earlier scribing. Given the growing problem of cording to the Centers for Disease Control this year with my colleagues, Con- prescription drug abuse, this is a com- and Prevention, in some States, there are as monsense measure to protect the pub- many as 96 to 143 prescriptions for opioids gressman LARRY BUCSHON of Indiana, lic. per 100 adults per year. FRANK PALLONE of New Jersey, and JOE I want to thank Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. (2) In recent years, there has been a steady KENNEDY of Massachusetts. rise in the number of overdose deaths involv- KENNEDY, and Ranking Member PAL- I want to thank Chairman UPTON, ing heroin. According to the Centers for Dis- LONE for their work on this legislation. Ranking Member PALLONE, as well as ease Control and Prevention, the death rate I urge all of my colleagues to support for heroin overdose doubled from 2010 to 2012. Subcommittee Chair PITTS, Ranking this important bill. Member GREEN, and Congressman (3) At the same time, there has been an in- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. crease in cases of neonatal abstinence syn- GUTHRIE for helping move this bill Speaker, I have no further speakers. drome (referred to in this section as ‘‘NAS’’). through the committee and sub- I yield back the balance of my time. In the United States, the incidence of NAS committee. Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield has risen from 1.20 per 1,000 hospital births in It has already been stated, the impor- myself such time as I may consume. 2000 to 3.39 per 1,000 hospital births in 2009. tance of this legislation to reauthorize I appreciate Mr. WHITFIELD, Dr. (4) NAS refers to medical issues associated NASPER. Prescription drug overdose BUCSHON, certainly Mr. KENNEDY, and with drug withdrawal in newborns due to ex- death is reaching an epidemic propor- Mr. PALLONE for bringing this forward. posure to opioids or other drugs in utero. tion. Tragically, it has increased in It is important. It is important to my (5) The average cost of treatment in a hos- America by fivefold since 1980, and pital for NAS increased from $39,400 in 2000 State, and it is important to our neigh- to $53,400 in 2009. Most of these costs are born drug overdose now kills more Ameri- boring States and citizens throughout by the Medicaid program. cans than automobile accidents. this country. (6) Preventing opioid abuse among preg- In my home State of Kentucky, more I urge my colleagues to vote for H.R. nant women and women of childbearing age than 1,000 individuals die each year 1725. is crucial.

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Mr. Speaker, I ask through early childhood. (B) treating pregnant women who are de- unanimous consent that all Members (9) NAS can result from the use of prescrip- pendent on opioids; and have 5 legislative days in which to re- tion drugs as prescribed for medical reasons, (C) preventing opioid dependence among vise and extend their remarks and in- women of reproductive age, including preg- from the abuse of prescription drugs, or from sert extraneous materials in the the use of illegal opioids like heroin. nant women, who may be at risk of devel- (10) For pregnant women who are abusing oping opioid dependence. RECORD on the bill. opioids, it is most appropriate to treat and SEC. 4. IMPROVING PREVENTION AND TREAT- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there manage maternal substance use in a non-pu- MENT FOR PRENATAL OPIOID objection to the request of the gen- nitive manner. ABUSE AND NEONATAL ABSTINENCE tleman from Kentucky? SYNDROME. (11) According to a report of the Govern- There was no objection. (a) REVIEW OF PROGRAMS.—The Secretary ment Accountability Office (referred to in shall lead a review of planning and coordina- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield this section as the ‘‘GAO report’’), more re- tion within the Department of Health and myself as much time as I may con- search is needed to optimize the identifica- Human Services related to prenatal opioid sume. tion and treatment of babies with NAS and use and neonatal abstinence syndrome. I rise today in support of H.R. 1462, to better understand long-term impacts on (b) STRATEGY TO CLOSE GAPS IN RESEARCH the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, children. AND PROGRAMMING.—In carrying out sub- introduced by my colleagues, Ms. (12) According to the GAO report, the De- section (a), the Secretary shall develop a partment of Health and Human Services does strategy to address research and program CLARK of Massachusetts and Mr. STIV- not have a focal point to lead planning and gaps, including such gaps identified in find- ERS. coordinating efforts to address prenatal ings made by reports of the Government Ac- Over the past several years, opioid opioid use and NAS across the department. countability Office. Such strategy shall ad- addiction has risen dramatically in the (13) According to the GAO report, ‘‘given dress— United States, reaching epidemic pro- the increasing use of heroin and abuse of (1) gaps in research, including with respect portions. The death rate for heroin opioids prescribed for pain management, as to— overdose doubled in just 2 years, from well as the increased rate of NAS in the (A) the most appropriate treatment of United States, it is important to improve the pregnant women with opioid use disorders; 2010 to 2012. efficiency and effectiveness of planning and (B) the most appropriate treatment and One of the issues that has arisen as a coordination of Federal efforts on prenatal management of infants with neonatal absti- result of this epidemic is neonatal ab- opioid use and NAS’’. nence syndrome; and stinence syndrome, known as NAS. SEC. 3. DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR (C) the long-term effects of prenatal opioid These are infants born addicted to PREVENTING AND TREATING PRE- exposure on children; and opioids and suffer medical issues asso- NATAL OPIOID ABUSE AND NEO- (2) gaps in programs, including— NATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME. ciated with drug withdrawal. Symp- (A) the availability of treatment programs toms can last for weeks, keeping other- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health for pregnant and postpartum women and for and Human Services (referred to in this Act newborns with neonatal abstinence syn- wise healthy infants confined to the as the ‘‘Secretary’’), acting through the Di- drome; and hospital at the start of their lives. rector of the Agency for Healthcare Research (B) guidance and coordination in Federal NAS can result from the use of pre- and Quality (referred to in this section as efforts to address prenatal opioid use or neo- scription drugs or from the use of ille- the ‘‘Director’’), shall conduct a study and natal abstinence syndrome. gal opioids. Sadly, over the past 15 develop recommendations for preventing and (c) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after treating prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal years, a prevalence of NAS has tripled the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- in the United States. This is a rapidly abstinence syndrome, soliciting input from retary shall submit to the Committee on nongovernmental entities, including organi- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of growing problem that needs to be ad- zations representing patients, health care the Senate and the Committee on Energy dressed for the safety of our mothers providers, hospitals, other treatment facili- and Commerce of the House of Representa- and children. ties, and other entities, as appropriate. tives a report on the findings of the review H.R. 1462 would address the increas- (b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after described in subsection (a) and the strategy ing problem of prenatal opioid abuse the date of enactment of this Act, the Direc- developed under subsection (b). tor shall publish on the Internet Web site of and neonatal abstinence syndrome. SEC. 5. IMPROVING DATA ON AND PUBLIC Preventing opioid abuse among preg- the Agency for Healthcare Research and HEALTH RESPONSE TO NEONATAL Quality a report on the study and rec- ABSTINENCE SYNDROME. nant women and women of childbearing ommendations under subsection (a). Such re- (a) DATA AND SURVEILLANCE.—The Director age is crucial in addressing NAS. port shall address each of the issues de- of the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- The Government Accountability Of- scribed in paragraphs (1) through (3) of sub- vention shall, as appropriate— fice has identified that more research section (c). (1) provide technical assistance to States is needed in this area to help treat ba- (c) CONTENTS.—The study described in sub- to improve the availability and quality of bies born with NAS and mothers ad- section (a) and the report under subsection data collection and surveillance activities (b) shall include— regarding neonatal abstinence syndrome, in- dicted to opioids. (1) a comprehensive assessment of existing cluding— This legislation would help fill this research with respect to the prevention, (A) the incidence and prevalence of neo- research gap by studying issues and de- identification, treatment, and long-term natal abstinence syndrome; veloping recommendations for pre- outcomes of neonatal abstinence syndrome, (B) the identification of causes for neo- venting and treating prenatal opioid including the identification and treatment of natal abstinence syndrome, including new abuse and neonatal abstinence syn- pregnant women or women who may become and emerging trends; and drome. (C) the demographics and other relevant pregnant who use opioids or other drugs; Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to (2) an evaluation of— information associated with neonatal absti- (A) the causes of and risk factors for opioid nence syndrome; support this bill. I reserve the balance use disorders among women of reproductive (2) collect available surveillance data de- of my time. age, including pregnant women; scribed in paragraph (1) from States, as ap- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. (B) the barriers to identifying and treating plicable; and Speaker, I yield myself as much time opioid use disorders among women of repro- (3) make surveillance data collected pursu- as I may consume. ductive age, including pregnant and ant to paragraph (2) publically available on I rise in support of H.R. 1462, the Pro- postpartum women and women with young an appropriate Internet Web site. tecting Our Infants Act, led by Rep- children; (b) PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE.—The Direc- resentatives KATHERINE CLARK and (C) current practices in the health care tor of the Centers for Disease Control and STEVE STIVERS. system to respond to and treat pregnant Prevention shall encourage increased utiliza- women with opioid use disorders and infants tion of effective public health measures to The Centers for Disease Control and born with neonatal abstinence syndrome; reduce neonatal abstinence syndrome. Prevention has found drug overdose to (D) medically indicated use of opioids dur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- be the leading cause of injury death in ing pregnancy; ant to the rule, the gentleman from the United States.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.010 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 According to a recent study by the Our nurses and doctors are tirelessly The Protecting Our Infants Act is the New England Journal of Medicine, from working to care for newborns with first Federal bill to take proactive 2004 to 2013, the incidence rate of neo- NAS, and having additional resources steps in addressing the rise of NAS. natal abstinence syndrome, NAS, has and research will only further their ef- With broad bipartisan support in both quadrupled. forts in providing the best possible Chambers, this is an opportunity for NAS refers to medical complications care. Congress to make a difference for ba- in newborns associated with drug with- I have met with caregivers through- bies suffering from opioid exposure and drawal due to exposure to opioids and out my district to discuss their ap- the families struggling with addiction. other drugs during pregnancy. proaches to treating NAS, and I know This bill directs the Department of Babies born with NAS often require this legislation will help in their ef- Health and Human Services to develop weeks of hospitalization and can suffer forts to treat these babies. the protocols for treating and pre- from seizures and other severe com- While we must continue to guarantee venting NAS. The Protecting Our In- plications. that newborns receive the absolute fants Act helps babies suffering from There is an urgent need for further best care, we must also address the opioid withdrawal by making sure they research to facilitate the identification issue of addiction in pregnant and post- get the best care available. and treatment of infants with NAS and natal women. This act will ensure that every hos- determine long-term health impacts. This legislation will help identify pital has access to the best practices The GAO and other experts identified and develop treatment methods for ex- and that States have the public health specific research gaps related to best pectant mothers with opioid addic- data they need to address this crisis. practices for treating pregnant women tions, leading to healthier outcomes This is good for families, good for our with opioid use disorders, the long- for mother and baby alike. healthcare providers, and good for our term effects of prenatal drug exposure, NAS is a nationwide crisis, one that Nation’s bottom line. and best practices in the screening, di- impacts urban, rural, and suburban I want to thank my colleagues in the agnosis, and treatment of NAS. areas. Nearly every district in America House and, in particular, Congressman The Protecting Our Infants Act takes has been touched by heroin and opioid STEVE STIVERS for his partnership in proactive steps to help reduce the num- addiction. We must address the impact this bill. I am grateful for his deep ber of newborns born exposed to opioids this addiction has on our most vulner- commitment to addressing this prob- and other drugs and to improve their able in society, our newborn babies. lem and crafting a solution. I am also care if they are exposed. I commend Congresswoman CLARK grateful to Senators MCCONNELL and It will facilitate the development of for her efforts on this important legis- CASEY for sponsoring this legislation in recommendations for treatment and lation, and I urge my colleagues to sup- the Senate. Today, we have a chance to help the coordinate a national strategy to close port this bill. youngest of those suffering from the the known gaps in research and coordi- Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. opioid crisis. nation. It will also help States improve Speaker, I yield such time as she may I urge my colleagues to pass the bi- data collection and surveillance activi- consume to the gentlewoman from Massachusetts (Ms. CLARK), the co- partisan Protecting Our Infants Act. ties. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. I reserve I want to thank Representatives sponsor of the bill. Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. Mr. the balance of my time. CLARK of Massachusetts and STIVERS Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield 5 minutes to for their leadership. I also want to Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding. the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. STIV- thank Chairman UPTON, Ranking Mem- Our Nation is experiencing a deadly ERS), my friend. ber PALLONE, Chairman PITTS, and my opiate epidemic, an epidemic that Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise colleagues on the Energy and Com- knows no boundaries and destroys today to support a bill that my col- merce Committee for advancing this lives, families, and communities. league from Massachusetts, Represent- important legislation. Today 58 babies—one baby every 25 ative KATHERINE CLARK, and I intro- I urge my colleagues to support H.R. minutes—will be born suffering from duced, H.R. 1462, the Protect Our In- 1462. I reserve the balance of my time. the same pain adults describe as the fants Act. I want to thank Representa- Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 worst pain of their lives. It is the pain tive CLARK for her leadership, her hard minutes to the gentleman from West of drug withdrawal. work, and her commitment to pro- Virginia (Mr. JENKINS). Neonatal abstinence syndrome, or tecting America’s children. Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. NAS for short, occurs when babies are This bill has the support of 95 bipar- Speaker, every day in hospitals across born dependent on opioids, and it is one tisan cosponsors. It is a targeted effort the Third Congressional District of of the chief causes of the significant to address a national epidemic of ba- West Virginia and the country babies surge of newborns in neonatal inten- bies being born addicted to drugs. begin their lives going through drug sive care units across the Nation. Recent data has shown that this withdrawal because they were exposed Over the last decade, the number of issue, called neonatal abstinence syn- during pregnancy. As you have heard, infants born dependent on powerful drome, is sadly on the rise throughout it is the diagnosis known as neonatal drugs has grown nearly fivefold. In the country. A baby is born with neo- abstinence syndrome, or NAS. States like Massachusetts, NAS is oc- natal abstinence syndrome every 25 No baby—no baby—deserves to start curring at a rate three times the na- minutes, and symptoms can last for his or her life in withdrawal from her- tional average. months and lead to weeks of hos- oin or other opioids. But, sadly, the NAS births are five times more cost- pitalization and have a lifelong impact. rate of babies born with NAS, again, as ly than healthy ones. Costs have risen A report by the Journal of the Amer- you have heard, has skyrocketed na- to more than $1.5 billion a year, 80 per- ican Medical Association showed that tionally. cent of which are paid for by Medicaid. the number of newborns diagnosed with Doctors, nurses, and caregivers are Because of this skyrocketing rise of NAS tripled from 2000 to 2009. In my providing innovative care for newborns NAS cases and costs, doctors are des- home State of Ohio, the rate of neo- with NAS, but there are still gaps in perately trying to find the most effec- natal abstinence syndrome grew over research and our understanding of how tive method of diagnosis and treat- 600 percent between 2004 and 2011. best to care for our most vulnerable. ment. It has taken a heavy toll on Ohio’s The Protecting Our Infants Act healthcare system and Ohio’s families. makes significant strides in addressing b 1630 Treating newborns with NAS was asso- this nationwide gap and developing There is little coordination of data ciated with over $70 million in charges these strategies, and I am proud to be and best practices and protocols among and approximately 19,000 hospital a cosponsor of this bill. States, healthcare systems, and practi- stays, and that was back in 2011. It has West Virginia has been at the fore- tioners; and no medications have been been on the rise ever since. front of this epidemic, with NAS rates approved by the U.S. Food and Drug This issue is especially devastating much higher than the national aver- Administration for treating these ba- to our families and especially dev- age. bies. astating to the youngest among us, the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08SE7.017 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5801 babies who are born addicted to drugs. I’m saddened to say that the opioid epi- There was no objection. I recently heard from a grandmother to demic has resulted in a steep increase in the Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield three babies who were born with NAS. occurrence of NAS over the past decade. H.R. myself such time as I may consume. She was pleading for help for her inno- 1462 would require HHS to develop rec- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support cent grandchildren, and she wanted to ommendations for the treatment and preven- of H.R. 2820, the Stem Cell Therapeutic make sure we did something about this tion of prenatal opiate abuse and neonatal ab- and Research Reauthorization Act of terrible disease. stinence syndrome. It would also require the 2015, introduced by my colleagues I am proud to say that the response collection of data to better monitor the prob- CHRIS SMITH and DORIS MATSUI. in my district has been strong to our lem. Bone marrow transplantation has bill. There is a healthcare system I want to thank Representative KATHERINE been used for more than 50 years to called Adena Regional Medical Center CLARK for her leadership on this issue and I treat blood-related diseases, such as in Chillicothe, Ohio, and they actually urge my colleagues to join me in supporting leukemia, different anemias, and have an incredible program which was this necessary legislation. lymphoma. It is a rich source of blood piloted with a bunch of OB/GYNs, and The SPEAKER pro tempore. The stem cells. In more recent years, they started with just 15 pregnant question is on the motion offered by breakthroughs have been made using women who were addicted to drugs, and the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. blood stem cells from umbilical cord they have served those women. Now, GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the blood in the treatment of those various they are on their second class to try to rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1462. blood-related diseases and conditions. It can be very difficult to find a bone get those women off of drugs before The question was taken; and (two- marrow transplant match, and in some they deliver. thirds being in the affirmative) the cases, cord blood can be used instead. I am happy to report that, because of rules were suspended and the bill was Bone marrow and cord blood donation the support of the Adena Health Sys- passed. are critical to ensure those in need of tem, none of the women in that group A motion to reconsider was laid on transplant can find a match. The need delivered a baby with NAS. Due to the the table. for this lifesaving transplantation has success of the pilot, there is a perma- f risen 25 percent since 2005. nent program that is starting now, and STEM CELL THERAPEUTIC AND H.R. 2820 reauthorizes the National it already has a wait list, so I am real- RESEARCH REAUTHORIZATION Marrow Donor Program and creates a ly excited to say that there are people ACT OF 2015 national network of public cord blood out there showing real leadership. banks. The legislation also provides Last week, I hosted my fourth annual Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I move healthcare professionals the ability to opiate roundtable in my district to to suspend the rules and pass the bill search for bone marrow and umbilical bring together a lot of issues, and we (H.R. 2820) to reauthorize the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005, cord blood units for transplantation. talked about this bill and how impor- H.R. 2820 also bolsters patient and ad- tant it was, so I am so proud that it is and for other purposes. The Clerk read the title of the bill. vocacy services; provides for public and on the floor today. The text of the bill is as follows: professional education; and collects, Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues H.R. 2820 analyzes, and reports data on trans- to support the Protecting Our Infants plant outcomes. Act, H.R. 1462, to help our Nation’s Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to most innocent citizens. Again, I want Congress assembled, support this important legislation. to thank KATHERINE CLARK for her in- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. I reserve the balance of my time. credible leadership on this bill and her This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Stem Cell Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. commitment. Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Speaker, I yield myself such time as I Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Act of 2015’’. may consume. Speaker, I have no other speakers, and SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE STEM CELL Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. in closing, I encourage our colleagues THERAPEUTIC AND RESEARCH ACT 2820, the Stem Cell Therapeutic Re- to support this bill. OF 2005. search Reauthorization Act. This im- I yield back the balance of my time. (a) CORD BLOOD INVENTORY.—Section 2 of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act portant legislation is championed by Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, during of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 274k note) is amended in Representatives DORIS MATSUI and the hearing in the Committee on En- subsection (h)— CHRIS SMITH. ergy and Commerce, one of the physi- (1) in paragraph (1)— According to the Health Resources cians testifying, a neonatologist, (A) by striking ‘‘$23,000,000 for each of fis- and Services Administration, nearly turned out to practice with my first cal years 2011 through 2014 and’’; and 20,000 patients in the United States cousin, so I got to do research further (B) by inserting before the period at the need a bone marrow or cord blood into what is moving forward in this end the following: ‘‘and $23,000,000 for each of transplant each year. Stem cells from fiscal years 2016 through 2020’’; and bill. both cord blood and bone marrow are I learned even more from personal (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘2011 through 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘2015 through used to treat nearly 80 lifesaving dis- stories about how important it is and 2020’’. eases, including cancers, blood dis- how critical this is and how sad it is (b) NATIONAL PROGRAM.—Section 379B of eases, and immune disorders. for children to be born addicted and the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. H.R. 2820 provides Federal support for how the opportunity is for us to help. 274m) is amended by striking ‘‘2011 through cord blood donation, the continuation I certainly appreciate my friend from 2014’’ and inserting ‘‘2016 through 2020’’. of the national bone marrow registry, Massachusetts, Ms. CLARK, and my The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and critical medical research. This leg- friend from Ohio, Mr. STIVERS. I would ant to the rule, the gentleman from islation reauthorizes the C. W. Bill encourage all my colleagues to vote for Kentucky (Mr. GUTHRIE) and the gen- Young Cell Transplantation Program, H.R. 1462, Protecting Our Infants Act of tleman from Texas (Mr. GENE GREEN) which includes the National Marrow 2015. each will control 20 minutes. Donor Program. I yield back the balance of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentleman The program helps patients in need Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. from Kentucky. of lifesaving transplants find matching 1462 the ‘‘Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015.’’ GENERAL LEAVE bone marrow donors or cord blood This legislation would address the urgent need Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I ask units. It also includes a stem cell for a comprehensive strategy for one of the unanimous consent that all Members therapeutic outcomes database, which harmful outcome of our nation’s opioid epi- have 5 legislative days in which to re- facilitates research to better under- demic. Neonatal abstinence syndrome, or vise and extend their remarks and in- stand the matching process. This legis- NAS, occurs in newborns who were exposed sert extraneous materials into the lation will give hope of access to pa- to opioids, including pain killers, while in their RECORD on the bill. tients and their families in need of a mother’s womb. NAS is associated with nega- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there curative transplant. tive health outcomes like preterm births and objection to the request of the gen- I want to thank Representatives low birthweight. tleman from Kentucky? MATSUI and SMITH for their leadership

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:28 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08SE7.020 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5802 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 on this issue. I also want to thank tate bone marrow transplants and cre- Dr. Kurtzberg finally said, ‘‘We’ve Chairman UPTON, Ranking Member ated a brand-new national umbilical learned that when a donor cells are in- PALLONE, Chairman PITTS, and my col- cord blood donation and transplan- fused into one’s body, they go to the leagues on the Committee on Energy tation program. brain and help heal the brain. When a and Commerce for advancing this im- Special thanks, Mr. Speaker, to both child has a brain injury around birth, portant legislation. I urge my col- Chairmen UPTON and PITTS for their we can use their own cord blood cells leagues to support H.R. 2820. outstanding leadership and help on this to correct the damage that’s oc- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of bill, as well as the strong support by curred.’’ my time. Ranking Members PALLONE and my Dr. Jeffrey Chell, of Be the Match— Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield 6 good friend and colleague Mr. GREEN. he is the CEO for it—noted that for minutes to the gentleman from New I am deeply grateful to our original many diseases, including blood cancers Jersey (Mr. SMITH), my good friend. sponsors, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. JOLLY, and and sickle cell disease, cellular therapy Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I thank Mr. FATTAH, for their contributions is the best hope for a cure. my good friend Mr. GUTHRIE for yield- and special thanks to Adrianna Last year, Mr. Speaker, I visited ing and for his support on this impor- Simonelli, Katie Novaria, and Megan Celgene Corporation of Summit, New tant legislation. McCrum. Jersey, to learn of their extraordinary Mr. Speaker, Maalik was diagnosed Today, Mr. Speaker, under the Na- efforts to use cord blood to heal dia- with Hurler syndrome at 15 months old, tional Cord Blood Inventory program, betic foot ulcers, and they now have a rare and life-threatening metabolic contracts are awarded to cord blood turned amniotic membrane, an old pla- disorder. He had a curved spine, and he banks to collect cord blood units do- centa, into wound management that could not walk. nated after their mothers give birth. has now advanced—it is on the mar- After receiving an umbilical cord These units are then made available ket—past stage 3 clinical trials. blood transplant facilitated through through the C. W. Bill Young Cell The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the Carolinas Cord Blood Bank, Maalik Transplantation Program, also called time of the gentleman has expired. is running around and is expected to the Be The Match Registry. Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield the gentleman have a normal lifespan. His mother, The program provides a single point another 30 seconds. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. H.R. 2820 Krystal, said: ‘‘My son is extremely of access, enabling those in need of life- authorizes $265 million over 5 years and happy now. He is energetic and more saving transplants to search for a will ensure that thousands of present- independent. The transplant saved his match via an integrated nationwide day and future patients benefit from life.’’ network of bone marrow and cord blood this exciting field of regenerative med- In like manner, bone marrow dona- stem cells. Americans willing to volunteer are at icine. tions provide lifesaving transplants for the heart of the success of this pro- We have only just begun. This legis- a myriad of diseases. Clara was only 4 gram. In reauthorizing it, we are grate- lation furthers that work. And again, I months old when she was diagnosed ful for the adult donors willing to do- thank my colleagues for this bipartisan with acute myeloid leukemia. John had nate bone marrow or peripheral blood support. registered with the National Marrow stem cells, as well as mothers who do- Mr. Speaker, Maalik was diagnosed with Donor Program Be The Match as a nate their baby’s cord blood to public Hurler Syndrome at 15 months old—a rare bone marrow donor when Clara was cord blood banks. and life-threatening metabolic disorder. He only 17 days old. It turned out it was a There are 13 public banks contracted had a curved spine and could not walk. After perfect match for Clara. John’s dona- through the NCBI, including the New receiving an umbilical cord blood transplant fa- tion saved Clara’s life. She is now Jersey Cord Blood Bank in my home cilitated through the Carolina Blood Bank, thriving at 2 years of age. State, which collects cord blood from Maalik is running around and expected to Mr. Speaker, not only has God in His five participating hospitals. have a normal lifespan. His mother Krystal wisdom and goodness created a pla- told the Herald Sun newspaper in North Caro- b 1645 centa and an umbilical cord to nurture lina, ‘‘My son is extremely happy now . . . and protect the precious life of an un- Mr. Speaker, it ought to be noted as He’s energetic, and more independent. The born child, but now, we find He has left well that, in addition to treating more transplant saved his life.’’ a great gift behind. Immediately after than 80 diseases, cord blood units from In like manner, bone marrow donations pro- birth, something very special is left be- the NCBI banks are also available for vide lifesaving transplants to treat diseases hind, cord blood that is teeming with research on future therapies. like blood cancer or inherited metabolic or im- lifesaving stem cells. Indeed, Dr. Kurtzberg pointed out mune system disorders. Clara was only 4 Breathtaking scientific break- that, ‘‘in addition to use in patients months old when she was diagnosed with throughs have turned medical waste— with malignant and genetic diseases, acute myeloid leukemia. John had registered postbirth placentas and umbilical cord cord blood is showing enormous poten- with the National Marrow Donor Program blood—into medical miracles, treating tial for use in cellular therapies and (NMDP) Be the Match as a bone marrow more than 80 diseases, including leu- other regenerative medicine. Cord donor when Clara was only 17 days old. It kemia, lymphoma, and sickle cell ane- blood derived vaccines against viruses turned out he was a perfect match for Clara. mia. and certain types of cancers are cur- John’s donation saved Clara’s life, she is now As a matter of fact, Dr. Joanne rently under development and in early a thriving 2 year old. Kurtzberg of Duke University and phase clinical trials. Cells, manufac- Valentina was 10 months old and only 13 president of the Cord Blood Association tured from cord blood units are being pounds—and diagnosed with severe combined told Chairman PITTS’ subcommittee on developed to boost recovery of the im- immunodeficiency (SCID). Her doctor treated June 25 that sickle cell anemia can be mune system. Cells regulating her with chemotherapy followed by a cord cured with cord blood transplantation autoimmunity are also in clinical blood transplant. 5 months after the transplant and that it has become one of the most trials. These approaches, which often Valentina weighed 21 pounds and doctors optimal donor sources for patients with utilize cord blood banked in family credited her strengthened immune system sickle cell disease. banks, may help patients with type 1 from the stem cells in cord blood. H.R. 2820, under consideration by the diabetes, as well as other diseases,’’ she Jennifer, 45, was suffering from acute mye- House today, reauthorizes through 2020 testified just a few months ago. loid leukemia but unable to find a matched the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Re- She also pointed out that ‘‘over the bone-marrow transplant. Because of the high search Act of 2005, a law I sponsored a past 6 years, we have initiated trials of rate of tissue type diversity among racial and decade ago, joined by Artur Davis of the patient’s own cord blood in babies ethnic minorities it can be difficult to find a Alabama, legislation that cleared the with birth asphyxia, cerebral palsy, matched bone marrow transplant, but umbilical Senate with the incomparable help of hearing loss’’; and she is doing some in- cord blood can be successfully used for treat- Senator ORRIN HATCH. credible work on an issue that I have ment with a less perfect match of tissue type. That law built upon the excellent worked on for over 20 years, and that is After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation work of our distinguished late col- the issue and the disability known as she received a cord blood transplant, and is league Bill Young of Florida to facili- autism. now living cancer free.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K08SE7.022 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5803 Not only has God in His wisdom and good- ment option. Of this number, only about 30% great friends with his family. He went ness created a placenta and umbilical cord to have a sibling who can be the ideal matched off to play golf in college—great ath- nurture and protect the precious life of an un- donor, so about 12,600 people annually de- lete. All of a sudden, he came down born child, but now we know that another gift pend on the programs made available by this with leukemia, and I remember that awaits us immediately after birth. Something law to find an unrelated adult marrow donor or there were some issues at first about very special is left behind—cord blood that is cord blood unit for treatment. his sister being able to donate bone teeming with lifesaving stem cells. Cord blood transplants have accounted for marrow. Breathtaking scientific breakthroughs have about one half of the growth in stem cell trans- So my town, Bowling Green, Ken- turned medical waste—post birth placentas plants since NCBI was established in 2005. tucky, organized a bone marrow drive and umbilical cord blood—into medical mir- More NCBI units have been released for to see if anybody could match Philip acles treating more than 80 diseases including transplantation with each successive year Schardein. I have probably never been leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia. since the program’s inception. more proud to call myself a resident of As a matter of fact, Dr. Joanne Kurtzberg of In addition to currently treating more than 80 the hometown of Bowling Green than Duke University and President of the Cord diseases, cord blood units from NCBI banks that day. I remember going three Blood Association told Chairman PITTS’ Health are also made available for research on future times, and it was so overwhelmed with Subcommittee on June 25 that sickle cell ane- therapies. In groundbreaking research, Dr. volunteers trying to have their bone mia can be ‘‘cured’’ with cord blood transplan- Kurtzberg of Duke University also testified last marrow, the blood type, to see if they tation and that ‘‘it has become one of the opti- June that ‘‘in addition to use in patients with matched, that it just overwhelmed the mal donor sources for patients with sickle cell malignant and genetic diseases, cord blood is system. disease’’ because it doesn’t have to be per- showing enormous potential for use in cellular I remember finally getting through fectly matched. therapies and regenerative medicine. Cord late in the afternoon, and people wait- H.R. 2820 under consideration by the blood derived vaccines against viruses and ed all day to see if they could match House today reauthorizes through 2020 the certain types of cancers are currently under and help Philip Schardein. And God Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of development and in early phase clinical trials. bless, for whatever reason his sister 2005 a law that I sponsored a decade ago Cells manufactured from cord blood units are couldn’t donate, it turned out that she joined by Artur Davis of Alabama; legislation being developed to boost recovery of the im- could donate, and he is a healthy per- that cleared the Senate with the incomparable mune system. Cells regulating autoimmunity son now with family and children, and help of Senator ORRIN HATCH. That law built (Regulatory T cells) are also in clinical trials. everything is going well. upon the excellent work of our distinguished These approaches, which often utilize cord But just about a year after that, I late colleague Bill Young of Florida to facilitate blood banked in family banks, may help pa- was in Holiday World with my family. bone marrow transplants and created a brand tients with Type 1 Diabetes, as well as other I was having a day with them. My cell new national umbilical cord blood donation diseases.’’ phone rang, and it turned out I had and transplantation program. Dr. Kurtzberg further testified that she and matched, because of going to get my Special thanks to both Chairmen UPTON and others are developing uses for cord blood to bone marrow tested, or my blood test- PITTS for their outstanding leadership and help treat acquired brain disorders. ‘‘Over the past ed, that I matched someone. The lady on this bill, as well as the strong support by six years’’ she said ‘‘we have initiated trials of got on the phone, and she told me what Ranking Members PALLONE and GREEN. I am autologous (the patient’s own) cord blood in it takes to be a donor and, Will you be deeply grateful to original cosponsors Ms. babies with birth asphyxia, cerebral palsy, willing to move forward? I said, Of MATSUI, Mr. JOLLY and Mr. FATTAH for their im- hearing loss and autism . . .’’ course. portant contributions. And special thanks to Dr. Kurtzberg has also said ‘‘We’ve learned I remember the reason I said I was at Katie Novaria, Adrianna Simonelli, and Megan that when donor cells are infused into one’s Holiday World was because I remember McCrum. body, they go to the brain and help heal the standing there going, here I am with Today, Mr. Speaker, under the National brain. When a child has a brain injury around my family having fun, laughing and Cord Blood Inventory Program (NCBI), con- birth, we can use their own cord blood cells to having a great afternoon, and there is tracts are awarded to cord blood banks to col- correct the damage that’s occurred.’’ some family somewhere that is anony- lect cord blood units donated after mothers Dr. Jeffrey W. Chell, CEO of NMDP/Be the mous, not having the same experience, give birth. These units are then made avail- Match noted that for many diseases including probably trying to figure out if their able through the C.W. Bill Young Cell Trans- blood cancers and sickle cell disease, cellular loved one is going to live or survive or plantation Program also called the Be the therapy is the best hope for a cure. He told what is going to be the prognosis. Match Registry. The Program provides a sin- Chairman PITTS’ subcommittee that the patient So I went through the process, and I gle point of access, enabling those in need of population ‘‘rising the most quickly is the el- remember going through, having my lifesaving transplants to search for a match via derly population . . . growing by double digits blood taken and several of the steps. an integrated nationwide network of bone mar- every year, and the reason for that is the med- Just getting close to the actual time to row donors and cord blood stem cells. The ical conditions for which transplant is often the do the bone marrow transplant, for Program’s Bone Marrow and Cord Blood Co- only cure tend to occur in older populations for whatever reason, we got notified that ordinating Centers makes information about diseases like acute myeloid leukemia, it wasn’t going forward. It could do bone marrow and cord blood transplant avail- myelodysplastic syndrome, myelofibrosis and that for many reasons. One, hopefully, able to donors and patients, and the Office of others.’’ is the anonymous person was cured or Patient Advocacy helps support patients and Last year, Mr. Speaker, I visited Celgene the prognosis was better, or maybe a families dealing with a life-threatening diag- Corporation of Summit, New Jersey to learn of sibling or something matched like it nosis. And the Stem Cell Therapeutic Out- their extraordinary efforts to use cord blood to did for Philip Schardein. comes Database tracks results. heal diabetic foot ulcers and how they’ve But I’ve often wondered about the Americans willing to volunteer are the heart turned amniotic membrane—an old placenta— life on the other end, because they of the success of this program. In reauthor- into wound management that has now ad- don’t tell you for reason of anonymity, izing it we are grateful for the adult donors vanced past stage 3 clinical trials to the ap- and it is just something that has al- willing to donate bone marrow or peripheral proval and regulatory filings stage. ways weighed on my mind. Even sit- blood stem cells, as well as mothers who do- H.R. 2820 authorizes $265 million over five ting here and getting ready to close, I nate their babies’ cord blood through public years and will ensure that thousands of was thinking about who was on the cord blood banks. present-day and future patients benefit from other end, and I hope that they have a There are 13 public banks contracted the exciting field of regenerative medicine. good story, as well as Philip Schardein. through NCBI, including the New Jersey Cord Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. But what I want to stress is how im- Blood Bank in my home state, which collects Speaker, I have no other speakers. portant it is that families in need and cord blood from 5 participating hospitals. I yield back the balance of my time. worry and wondering what is going to According to the Health Resources and Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I yield happen with their loved ones, and the Services Administration (HRSA), every year myself the balance of my time to close loved ones themselves, and this is 18,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with with a quick story. something we can do. It was a little illnesses for which blood stem cell transplan- There is a good friend of mine. His thing that I was able to do, that we all tation from a matched donor is their best treat- name is Philip Schardein, and I am were able to do in my community, and

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We have GENERAL LEAVE Congress makes the following findings: been through four bills in the last (1) Many manufacturers and consumers Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I ask hour, and they are dealing with touch- prefer to have the option to provide or re- unanimous consent that all Members ing families, and every one of them has ceive warranty information online. have 5 legislative days within which to been bipartisan. We have been able to (2) Modernizing warranty notification rules revise and extend their remarks and in- come together and find where we agree is necessary to allow the United States to sert extraneous materials into the and work together, that we can work continue to compete globally in manufac- RECORD on the bill. for infants, for families suffering with turing, trade, and the development of con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there leukemia and other blood disorders, for sumer products connected to the Internet. (3) Allowing an electronic warranty option objection to the request of the gen- infants with opioid addiction, for par- would expand consumer access to relevant tleman from Texas? ents who have children with early consumer information in an environmentally There was no objection. hearing detection, and that is where we friendly way, and would provide additional Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I yield have been able to come together and flexibility to manufacturers to meet their la- myself such time as I may consume. work together. beling and warranty requirements. Mr. Speaker, the E-Warranty Act of I appreciate the effort of Ranking SEC. 3. ELECTRONIC DISPLAY OF TERMS OF 2015 modernizes current warranty re- Member GREEN in bringing us all to- WRITTEN WARRANTY FOR CON- quirements by allowing manufacturers gether, and our subcommittee chair- SUMER PRODUCTS. to post product warranty information (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 102(b) of the Mag- man, Mr. PITTS. nuson-Moss Warranty—Federal Trade Com- online. I look forward to voting for this bill, mission Improvement Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(b)) I certainly want to thank Senator and I urge my colleagues to vote for is amended by adding at the end the fol- FISCHER and Congressman MULLIN for H.R. 2820. I appreciate my friend, Mr. lowing: crafting bipartisan legislation opening SMITH, for bringing it forward. ‘‘(4)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph a path for manufacturers to conduct I yield back the balance of my time. (B), the rules prescribed under this sub- their business more efficiently in the Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 820, the section shall allow for the satisfaction of all digital age. requirements concerning the availability of This legislation will give consumers ‘‘Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reau- terms of a written warranty on a consumer thorization Act,’’ would continue critical federal product under this subsection by— better access to warranty information, support for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Trans- ‘‘(i) making available such terms in an ac- while retaining flexibility for sellers plantation Program. This program includes the cessible digital format on the Internet and reducing costs for manufacturers. Be the Match registry for bone marrow and website of the manufacturer of the consumer The Energy and Commerce Committee umbilical cord blood transplantation which con- product in a clear and conspicuous manner; unanimously forwarded the companion tinues to provide hope to people in need of a and bill, H.R. 3154, to the House floor in lifesaving transplants. ‘‘(ii) providing to the consumer (or pro- July after consideration by the Sub- Each year thousands of patients in need of spective consumer) information with respect committee on Commerce, Manufac- to how to obtain and review such terms by life saving transplants are unable to find a indicating on the product or product pack- turing, and Trade. match within their family and therefore require aging or in the product manual— The subcommittee has been studying a nonrelative donor. That is why the Be the ‘‘(I) the Internet website of the manufac- how the use of the Internet and other Match Registry and its nearly 12.5 million reg- turer where such terms can be obtained and advanced technologies is generating istered bone marrow donors and collection of reviewed; and great advances for consumers and cre- more than 209,000 cord blood units is so im- ‘‘(II) the phone number of the manufac- ating jobs. Simple things like this will portant. The Program also supports the collec- turer, the postal mailing address of the man- create savings across multiple indus- tion and use of transplantation data to ad- ufacturer, or another reasonable non-Inter- tries. net based means of contacting the manufac- We will continue to look for ways to vance medical research. turer to obtain and review such terms. I’d like to thank Representative DORIS MAT- ‘‘(B) With respect to any requirement that roll back outdated regulations that SUI for her leadership in this area and I urge the terms of any written warranty for a con- slow down our e-commerce, economy my colleagues to support H.R. 2820 to ensure sumer product be made available to the con- and hurt jobs. This legislation does that the lifesaving Be the Match registry con- sumer (or prospective consumer) prior to just that by bringing warranty regula- tinues. sale of the product, in a case in which a con- tions into the 21st century. I urge my The SPEAKER pro tempore. The sumer product is offered for sale in a retail colleagues to vote for S. 1359. question is on the motion offered by location, by catalog, or through door-to-door I reserve the balance of my time. sales, subparagraph (A) shall only apply if Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, I yield the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. the seller makes available, through elec- GUTHRIE) that the House suspend the tronic or other means, at the location of the myself such time as I may consume. rules and pass the bill, H.R. 2820. sale to the consumer purchasing the con- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support The question was taken; and (two- sumer product the terms of the warranty for of S. 1359, the E-Warranty Act of 2015. thirds being in the affirmative) the the consumer product before the purchase.’’. I am pleased the House is considering rules were suspended and the bill was (b) REVISION OF RULES.— this bipartisan, bicameral legislation. passed. (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after S. 1359 is identical to H.R. 3154, the E- A motion to reconsider was laid on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Warranty Act of 2015, which I was very, Federal Trade Commission shall revise the very happy to introduce with my good the table. rules prescribed under such section to com- f ply with the requirements of paragraph (4) of friend, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. MULLIN). E-WARRANTY ACT OF 2015 such section, as added by subsection (a) of this section. This commonsense legislation will Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I move (2) AUTHORITY TO WAIVE REQUIREMENT FOR bring product warranties into the 21st to suspend the rules and pass the bill ORAL PRESENTATION.—In revising rules under century by allowing warranty informa- (S. 1359) to allow manufacturers to paragraph (1), the Federal Trade Commission tion to be posted online. This solution meet warranty and labeling require- may waive the requirement of section 109(a) makes sense for both manufacturers ments for consumer products by dis- of such Act (15 U.S.C. 2309(a)) to give inter- and consumers, as many of which pre- ested persons an opportunity for oral presen- fer the option of providing or receiving playing the terms of warranties on tation if the Commission determines that Internet websites, and for other pur- giving interested persons such opportunity warranty information in electronic poses. would interfere with the ability of the Com- rather than paper form. The Clerk read the title of the bill. mission to revise rules under paragraph (1) in Not only will this bill reduce waste, The text of the bill is as follows: a timely manner. it will make it easier for consumers to

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 GESS) that the House suspend the rules Crawford Johnson (GA) Pearce minutes to the gentleman from Okla- and pass the bill, S. 1359. Crenshaw Johnson (OH) Pelosi Crowley Johnson, E. B. Perlmutter homa (Mr. MULLIN), the author of the The question was taken. House-sponsored legislation. Cuellar Johnson, Sam Perry The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the Culberson Jolly Peters Mr. MULLIN. Mr. Speaker, I appre- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Cummings Jordan Peterson ciate Chairman BURGESS and the com- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. Curbelo (FL) Joyce Pingree mittee for allowing this bill to come to Davis (CA) Kaptur Pittenger Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, on that the floor. This is one of those common- Davis, Danny Katko Pitts I demand the yeas and nays. Davis, Rodney Keating Pocan sense bills that brings a regulation The yeas and nays were ordered. DeGette Kelly (MS) Poe (TX) that was put in place nearly 40 years The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Delaney Kelly (PA) Polis ago and brings it to today’s tech- DeLauro Kennedy Pompeo ant to clause 8 of rule XX, further pro- nology. DelBene Kilmer Posey This bill has passed the Senate by ceedings on this motion will be post- Denham Kind Price (NC) poned. Dent King (IA) Price, Tom unanimous consent and is identical to DeSaulnier King (NY) Ratcliffe H.R. 3154 that Congressman LOEBSACK f DesJarlais Kinzinger (IL) Reed and I introduced and which passed the Deutch Kline Reichert RECESS Diaz-Balart Knight Renacci committee by voice vote. This bipar- Doggett Kuster Ribble tisan E-Warranty Act of 2015 gives The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Dold Labrador Rice (NY) manufacturers the option of fulfilling ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair Donovan LaMalfa Rice (SC) their warranty notice requirements by declares the House in recess until ap- Doyle, Michael Lamborn Richmond F. Lance Rigell posting the information on the Web proximately 6:30 p.m. today. Duffy Langevin Roby site. Accordingly (at 4 o’clock and 57 min- Duncan (SC) Larsen (WA) Roe (TN) Our current Federal regulation, as I utes p.m.), the House stood in recess. Duncan (TN) Larson (CT) Rogers (AL) stated earlier, was developed nearly 40 Edwards Latta Rogers (KY) f Ellison Lawrence Rokita years ago. The world has changed since Ellmers (NC) Lee Rooney (FL) then, and, like many regulations, this b 1832 Emmer (MN) Levin Ros-Lehtinen has become outdated. Warranty re- Engel Lewis Roskam quirements ensure consumers get im- AFTER RECESS Eshoo Lieu, Ted Ross Esty Lipinski Rothfus portant information when they pur- The recess having expired, the House Farenthold LoBiondo Rouzer chase a product, and we need to make was called to order by the Speaker pro Farr Loebsack Royce sure the methods for delivering this in- tempore (Mrs. WALORSKI) at 6 o’clock Fattah Lofgren Ruiz formation keep pace with innovation. Fincher Long Ruppersberger and 32 minutes p.m. Fitzpatrick Love Russell I urge all Members to vote ‘‘yes’’ on f Fleischmann Lowenthal Ryan (OH) this commonsense bill. Fleming Lowey Ryan (WI) Mr. LOEBSACK. Mr. Speaker, it ap- E-WARRANTY ACT OF 2015 Flores Lucas Salmon pears that I have no further speakers, Fortenberry Luetkemeyer Sa´ nchez, Linda Foster Lujan Grisham T. so I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX, proceedings Foxx (NM) Sanchez, Loretta Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I would Frankel (FL) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sanford just simply add that I encourage all will resume on the motion to suspend Franks (AZ) (NM) Sarbanes Members to vote in favor of the legisla- the rules previously postponed. Frelinghuysen Lynch Scalise The unfinished business is the vote Fudge MacArthur Schakowsky tion. Gabbard Maloney, Schiff I yield back the balance of my time. on the motion to suspend the rules and Gallego Carolyn Schrader Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- pass the bill (S. 1359), on which the Garamendi Marchant Schweikert port of S. 1359, the E-Warranty Act. And I yeas and nays were ordered. Garrett Massie Scott (VA) The Clerk read the title of the bill. Gibbs Matsui Scott, Austin want to thank Mr. LOEBSACK and Mr. MULLIN Gibson McCarthy Scott, David for their contributions to the bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gohmert McCaul Sensenbrenner The bill directs the Federal Trade Commis- question is on the motion offered by Goodlatte McClintock Serrano sion to amend its current rules on warranty the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BUR- Gosar McDermott Sessions Gowdy McGovern Sewell (AL) notice to allow the pre-sale notice require- GESS) that the House suspend the rules Graham McHenry Sherman ments to be fulfilled by making warranty infor- and pass the bill. Granger McKinley Shuster mation available online. While I support this The vote was taken by electronic de- Graves (GA) McMorris Simpson vice, and there were—yeas 388, nays 2, Graves (LA) Rodgers Sinema commonsense proposal, I would like to high- Graves (MO) McNerney Sires light one point that the bill rightly acknowl- not voting 43, as follows: Grayson McSally Slaughter edges—there are many consumers and small [Roll No. 490] Green, Al Meadows Smith (MO) business owners without Internet access. Green, Gene Meehan Smith (NE) YEAS—388 Griffith Meeks Smith (NJ) This bill requires that contact information of Abraham Blackburn Ca´ rdenas Grothman Meng Smith (TX) the product manufacturers be made available Adams Boustany Carney Guinta Messer Smith (WA) so consumers may obtain warranty information Aderholt Boyle, Brendan Carson (IN) Guthrie Mica Speier by non-electronic means. To ensure that con- Allen F. Carter (GA) Hahn Miller (FL) Stefanik Amash Brady (TX) Cartwright Hardy Miller (MI) Stewart sumers and small business owners without Amodei Brat Castor (FL) Harper Moolenaar Stivers Internet access are not disadvantaged, this Ashford Bridenstine Castro (TX) Hartzler Mooney (WV) Stutzman Committee expects the FTC to require that Babin Brooks (AL) Chabot Hastings Moore Swalwell (CA) Barletta Brooks (IN) Chaffetz Heck (NV) Moulton Takai consumers be provided with a toll-free phone Barr Brown (FL) Chu, Judy Heck (WA) Mullin Takano number and warrantors respond to non-Inter- Barton Brownley (CA) Cicilline Hensarling Murphy (FL) Thompson (CA) net requests for free and in a timely manner. Bass Buchanan Clark (MA) Hice, Jody B. Murphy (PA) Thompson (MS) Moreover, I am confident that when the FTC Beatty Buck Clawson (FL) Hill Nadler Thompson (PA) Becerra Bucshon Clay Himes Napolitano Thornberry changes its rules pursuant to this bill, it will Bera Burgess Cleaver Hinojosa Neal Tipton maintain the protections that currently exist for Beyer Bustos Clyburn Holding Neugebauer Titus consumers and small business owners who do Bilirakis Butterfield Coffman Honda Newhouse Tonko not have Internet access, including requiring Bishop (GA) Byrne Cohen Hoyer Noem Trott Bishop (MI) Calvert Cole Hudson Nolan Tsongas manufacturers to ensure sellers can fulfill their Bishop (UT) Capps Collins (GA) Huelskamp Norcross Turner obligations under the bill and the rules. Black Capuano Collins (NY) Huizenga (MI) Nugent Upton

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SPECIAL OLYM- (a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be Vargas Waters, Maxine Womack PICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol Veasey Weber (TX) Woodall RUN. and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall Vela Webster (FL) Yarmuth On October 16, 2015, or on such other date be— Visclosky Welch Yoder as the Speaker of the House of Representa- Wagner Wenstrup Yoho (1) free of admission charge and open to the Walden Westerman Young (AK) tives and the Committee on Rules and Ad- public; and Walker Westmoreland Young (IA) ministration of the Senate may jointly des- (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs Walorski Whitfield Young (IN) ignate, the 30th annual District of Columbia of Congress. Walters, Mimi Williams Zeldin Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch (b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The spon- Walz Wilson (FL) Zinke Run (in this resolution referred to as the sor shall assume full responsibility for all NAYS—2 ‘‘event’’) may be run through the Capitol expenses and liabilities incident to all activi- Grounds to carry the Special Olympics torch Benishek Jones ties associated with the event. to honor local Special Olympics athletes. SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. NOT VOTING—43 SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE Subject to the approval of the Architect of Aguilar Gutie´rrez Mulvaney BOARD. the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to Blum Hanna Poliquin The Capitol Police Board shall take such erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, Blumenauer Harris Quigley actions as may be necessary to carry out the sound amplification devices, and other re- Bonamici Herrera Beutler Rangel event. lated structures and equipment as may be re- Bost Higgins Rohrabacher SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL quired for the event. Brady (PA) Huffman Roybal-Allard Carter (TX) Hultgren PREPARATIONS. SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. Rush The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe Clarke (NY) Kelly (IL) Shimkus The Architect of the Capitol and the Cap- Cramer Kildee Tiberi conditions for physical preparations for the itol Police Board are authorized to make DeFazio Kirkpatrick Torres event. such additional arrangements as may be re- DeSantis Loudermilk Vela´ zquez SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. Dingell Lummis quired to carry out the event. Duckworth Maloney, Sean Walberg The Capitol Police Board shall provide for SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. Forbes Marino Watson Coleman enforcement of the restrictions contained in (a) IN GENERAL.—Subject to subsection (b), Grijalva McCollum section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Capitol Police Board shall provide for en- concerning sales, advertisements, displays, b 1857 forcement of the restrictions contained in and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, Mr. GARAMENDI changed his vote well as other restrictions applicable to the concerning sales, advertisements, displays, from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Capitol Grounds, in connection with the and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as So (two-thirds being in the affirma- event. well as other restrictions applicable to the tive) the rules were suspended and the The concurrent resolution was agreed Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event. bill was passed. to. (b) USE OF FIRE EQUIPMENT.—Notwith- The result of the vote was announced A motion to reconsider was laid on standing any other provision of law, the Cap- itol Police Board may allow the sponsor, as as above recorded. the table. A motion to reconsider was laid on part of the event, to use traditional, hand- the table. f held fire equipment, such as axes and Pu- Stated for: b 1900 laski tools, and any other fire equipment Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Madam Speaker, I was that the Board determines can be used in a AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE safe manner and will not cause damage to unavoidably absent in the House chamber for CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE 2ND the Capitol Grounds or harm to any indi- votes on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Had I ANNUAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS vidual. been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on CONGRESSIONAL FLAG PRESEN- The concurrent resolution was agreed rollcall vote 490 in support of the E-Warranty TATION CEREMONY to. Act of 2015. A motion to reconsider was laid on Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I 490 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and ask unanimous consent that the Com- the table. Pass S. 1359), I was unavoidably detained mittee on Transportation and Infra- f and did not cast my vote. Had I been present, structure be discharged from further AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE I would have voted, ‘‘yea’’ on this vote. consideration of House Concurrent Res- CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR AN Mr. HULTGREN. Madam Speaker, on roll- olution 73, and ask for its immediate EVENT TO COMMEMORATE THE call No. 490, I was unavoidably detained (de- consideration in the House. 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MIL- layed flight—weather). Had I been present, I The Clerk read the title of the con- LION MAN MARCH would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ current resolution. Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I Mr. LOUDERMILK. Madam Speaker, on roll- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there call No. 490, I was unavoidably detained. Had ask unanimous consent that the Com- objection to the request of the gen- mittee on Transportation and Infra- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ tleman from Arkansas? f structure be discharged from further There was no objection. consideration of House Concurrent Res- AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE The text of the concurrent resolution olution 74, and ask for its immediate CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR THE DIS- is as follows: consideration in the House. TRICT OF COLUMBIA SPECIAL H. CON. RES. 73 The Clerk read the title of the con- OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT Resolved by the House of Representatives (the current resolution. TORCH RUN Senate concurring), The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR objection to the request of the gen- FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS CONGRES- tleman from Arkansas? ask unanimous consent that the Com- SIONAL FLAG PRESENTATION CERE- mittee on Transportation and Infra- MONY. There was no objection. structure be discharged from further (a) IN GENERAL.—The Congressional Fire The text of the concurrent resolution consideration of House Concurrent Res- Services Institute and the National Fallen is as follows: olution 70, and ask for its immediate Firefighters Foundation (in this resolution H. CON. RES. 74 consideration in the House. referred to jointly as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be Resolved by the House of Representatives (the The Clerk read the title of the con- permitted to sponsor a public event, the 2nd Senate concurring), current resolution. Annual Fallen Firefighters Congressional SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. ROS- Flag Presentation Ceremony (in this resolu- EVENT TO COMMEMORATE 20TH AN- tion referred to as the ‘‘event’’), on the Cap- LEHTINEN). Is there objection to the re- NIVERSARY OF MILLION MAN itol Grounds in order to honor the fire- MARCH. quest of the gentleman from Arkansas? fighters who died in the line of duty in 2014. (a) IN GENERAL.—Million Man March, Inc. There was no objection. (b) DATE OF EVENT.—The event shall be 2015 (in this resolution referred to as the The text of the concurrent resolution held on September 30, 2015, or on such other ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted to sponsor a is as follows: date as the Speaker of the House of Rep- public event on the Capitol Grounds to com- H. CON. RES. 70 resentatives and the Committee on Rules memorate the 20th Anniversary of the Mil- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the and Administration of the Senate jointly lion Man March (in this resolution referred Senate concurring), designate. to as the ‘‘event’’).

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 12 in North Carolina before, last year, to 1978; as chairman of the House Eth- (a) IN GENERAL.—Under conditions to be landing a job reporting for the Mornin’ ics Committee; as a member of the prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol Show at WDBJ in Roanoke, where she House select committee that inves- and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall worked on the news team with Adam. tigated the Iran-Contra affair; and as be— It is a TV station that broadcasts into the first Black person to chair the In- (1) free of admission charge and open to the her hometown and into Adam’s home- telligence Committee and serve on the public; and town. influential House Appropriations Com- (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs Adam Ward was 27. He grew up in mittee and chair its Subcommittee on of Congress. (b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The spon- Botetourt, but was described as ‘‘truly Veterans, Housing and Urban Develop- sor shall assume full responsibility for all a Salem Spartan, born and bred.’’ He ment, and Independent Agencies. expenses and liabilities incident to all activi- started attending school at Andrew A month before his passing, Lou gave ties associated with the event. Lewis Middle School in the seventh an interview to the Cleveland Plain SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS. grade, later playing football for Salem Dealer. He said: ‘‘I was a very blessed Subject to the approval of the Architect of High. Adam fulfilled another dream by guy . . . I’ve been blessed with the op- the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to attending Virginia Tech and becoming portunity to participate in history, to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, a proud member of the Hokie Nation. rise to opportunities I never envisioned sound amplification devices, and other re- Alison and Adam were cheerful, hard- lated structures and equipment, as may be . . . and to provide for people opportu- required for the event. working, exuberant, and much-loved nities that, in many cases, they would SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. members of the WDBJ family who are have never had.’’ The Architect of the Capitol and the Cap- and will continue to be missed. We stand here today in the footsteps itol Police Board are authorized to make any Our community is grieving and cop- of this historic champion. It is we who such additional arrangements that may be ing. We are asking for comfort and are blessed to have worked alongside required to carry out the event. healing. We are reflecting on Alison’s Congressman Stokes; and our thoughts SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. and Adam’s lives while also praying for and prayers are with his wife, Jeanette; The Capitol Police Board shall provide for Vicki’s ongoing recovery. his beautiful daughters Angela, Shel- enforcement of the restrictions in section Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues ley, and Lori; son, Chuck; and seven 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, con- to join me, my colleagues from the grandchildren. Our thoughts and pray- cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and Commonwealth, and our community in solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well ers are with all of them during this dif- as other restrictions applicable to the Cap- a moment of silent prayer. ficult time of loss. itol Grounds, in connection with the event. f Madam Speaker, on behalf of the The concurrent resolution was agreed MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR Ohio delegation, I ask that the House to. OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE observe a moment of silence in mem- A motion to reconsider was laid on LOUIS STOKES ory of the legendary, transformative the table. life of former Congressman Louis (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given Stokes, and I thank you all. f permission to address the House for 1 REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER minute.) f AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 3412 Ms. KAPTUR. Madam Speaker, I rise IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL Mr. VEASEY. Madam Speaker, I ask this evening to pay tribute to an his- unanimous consent that I be removed toric, distinguished former Member of (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was as a cosponsor from H.R. 3412. this Chamber—Louis Stokes of Cleve- given permission to address the House The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there land, Ohio. for 1 minute and to revise and extend objection to the request of the gen- Congressman Stokes passed away on her remarks.) tleman from Texas? August 18, at the age of 90, with his Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speak- There was no objection. loving wife of 55 years, Jeanette, by his er, this week, we will debate and vote side. on one of the most consequential na- f On behalf of the people of Ohio and tional security and foreign policy MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER FOR the Ohio delegation, I would like to ex- issues that we have faced in quite some ALISON PARKER AND ADAM WARD press our deep sadness and enduring time—the Iran nuclear agreement. (Mr. GRIFFITH asked and was given gratitude for the life of Louis Stokes. This deal allows Iran to continue to permission to address the House for 1 Growing up in Cleveland in public enrich uranium and to keep in place minute.) housing, with his brother, Carl, and nearly every key aspect of its nuclear Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I their widowed mother, life was hard, program. It also provides an economic would ask that members of the Vir- but Lou triumphed over hardship to be- lifeline to the Iranian regime, with bil- ginia congregation join me here in the come a passionate voice for the less lions of dollars in sanctions relief, well. fortunate. He gave his life to public which will fund Iran’s support for ter- Madam Speaker, colleagues, along service, serving 3 years in the Army be- ror and its other acts of belligerence in with my fellow members of the delega- fore using the benefits he earned under the region. tion from the Commonwealth of Vir- the GI Bill to attend college and law This deal also lifts the arms embargo ginia, I rise today with a heavy heart. school; and, I might say, he served in a on Iran, lifts sanctions on its ballistic On the morning of August 26, we were segregated Army. He worked closely missile program, and lifts certain sanc- shaken by a tragic incident during with the NAACP and argued the land- tions on the Iranian Revolutionary which WDBJ7 journalists Alison mark stop and frisk case, Terry v. Guard Corps and its leader, like Qasem Parker and Adam Ward were killed in Ohio, before the U.S. Supreme Court. Soleimani. an act of senseless, heartbreaking vio- In his 15 terms in Congress, he served This is not a partisan or a political lence. Vicki Gardner, head of the as an ever-present voice for people of statement—this is the grim reality of Smith Mountain Lake Regional Cham- color and vulnerable communities the situation. This deal, as it has been ber of Commerce, was seriously injured across this country, playing a role to presented to Congress and to the Amer- in the shooting. She has recently been help found the Congressional Black ican people, will not prevent Iran from discharged from the hospital and con- Caucus in 1971. He was a foundational becoming a nuclear weapons state. As tinues her recovery. figure. His leadership was also historic, such, it is incumbent upon us to reject Alison Parker was 24 years old. She as he was the first African American this weak and dangerous Iran nuclear graduated from Martinsville High Member of Congress ever elected to agreement this week.

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Mr. Speaker, I ALL LIVES MATTER reality we are already seeing, as na- would like to just take a minute to (Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given tions like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi join with Congresswoman KAPTUR, permission to address the House for 1 Arabia have already begun building up with Congresswoman MARCIA FUDGE, minute and to revise and extend his re- their nuclear infrastructure in re- and with Congresswoman JOYCE marks.) sponse. BEATTY in honoring the life of Louis Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, in the The hundreds of billions of dollars in Stokes. past year, our Nation has witnessed an sanctions relief provided by this deal We attended his funeral a few weeks unspeakable tragedy—a rivalry of law will no doubt be used to further fund back, and I just want to say there were enforcement officers and the commu- Tehran’s state sponsorship of terror. so many great stories that came about nities they work so hard to protect. A nation that has a nine-figure line through his passing—from his family From riots in Ferguson and Balti- item in the budget to support ter- and from his grandkids, who gave beau- more to, most recently, the individual rorism, like attacks that devastated tiful eulogies, stories of their grand- targeting and murdering of police offi- our Nation on September 11, 2001, is father. cers, our Nation is at a crossroads. hard to trust. This is just to say, when I first got to We find ourselves asking: Unfortunately, what we have is a bad the United States Congress as a young When will the rule of law and those deal, one that makes an already vola- Congressman of 29 years old, it was who enforce that law, once again, be tile, unstable Middle East less safe, Congressman Stokes who sat in my of- respected? clears the way for a nuclear Iran, and fice, who gave me counsel, who was al- How many more violent protests and gravely endangers allies like Israel. ways there and was always in a good threatening chants will those who I urge my colleagues to disapprove it. mood, who was always joking and play- bravely wear the badge have to put up f ing around and having a good time; but with? ANTI-TRAFFICKING LAWS MAKE A he took his job very seriously and took How much more taunting under the DIFFERENCE being a Member of Congress very seri- guise of a misleading slogan be toler- ously. ated before community organizers, (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given The striking and remarkable thing prominent African American leaders, permission to address the House for 1 about him was, no matter how high up and Democrats at the city, State, and minute and to revise and extend his re- the ladder he moved, he always had national levels say enough is enough? marks.) time. Whether it was for a young boy When will we hear in unison: ‘‘It is Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, one or girl in Cleveland or a new Congress- not okay to kill police officers’’? of the issues that I have been most pas- man from Youngstown, he had time. He Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I are sionate about is stopping the horrific shared his advice, and he shared his here this evening to honor those in uni- crime of sex trafficking and protecting counsel. He was such a remarkable form who have fallen, but we are also young victims. man. here to call for an end to this violence. Earlier this year Congress took ac- When you think of the word ‘‘gen- We are here to call for the restoration tion and passed a package of bipartisan tleman,’’ that was Congressman Lou of law and order. We are here to call for bills, including one that I authored Stokes. He was a gentle man and, I the protection of the men and women aimed at combatting this crime. I said think, embodied the kind of character who put their lives on the line every at the time that this legislation would we want our young men in Ohio to look single day—the ones who chose a pro- save lives. up to and aspire to be. fession to help make their neighbor- Madam Speaker, in the short time I wanted to take a minute here on hoods safer. since these laws have gone into effect, the House floor to thank him for all he These are not just police officers. we are already seeing results. Re- did for me and all he did for Ohio and They are mothers; they are fathers; cently, a provision in the legislation all he did for this country. He was a they are husbands and wives; they are that allowed local law enforcement to great man, and he will be missed. Our sons and daughters. Mr. Speaker, their coordinate their efforts with the U.S. hearts and our prayers go out to him lives matter, too, and all lives matter. Marshals Service was used to help find and his family. In God we trust. a kidnapped Tennessee teenager. The f 14-year-old girl was rescued in Vir- b 1915 ginia, and her abductor, a known sex VOTE FOR NEW AMERICAN offender, was taken into custody. IRANIAN NUCLEAR DEAL LEADERSHIP AND WORLD PEACE Madam Speaker, ending human traf- (Mr. OLSON asked and was given per- (Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was ficking requires vigilance and a bipar- mission to address the House for 1 given permission to address the House tisan commitment to ensure that chil- minute and to revise and extend his re- for 1 minute.) dren are safe from those wishing to ex- marks.) Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, a ploit them. The actions we have taken Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, this week, poll of my constituents in Pennsylva- to combat this awful crime are making the House will vote against the nuclear nia’s Eighth District, one of the true a difference and saving lives. arms race in the Middle East. swing districts in this House, shows f The House will vote against Mr. that they disapprove of the administra- Putin’s getting new missiles for Iran to tion’s nuclear deal with Iran by a 2 to HONORING ERNIE PELLOW hit Europe—even America—with a nu- 1 margin. (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania clear bomb. These returns are in line with recent asked and was given permission to ad- The House will vote against giving national polls showing Americans, as a dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Iran $50 billion to hand to ISIS, Hamas, whole, overwhelmingly disapprove of vise and extend his remarks.) Hezbollah, and al Qaeda. the agreement by a similar count, and Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. The House will vote for American they have every right to. Madam Speaker, I rise tonight to Christians held in jails in Iran. The What we have learned about this deal honor the accomplishments of Ernie House will vote for the survival of our is that it does not go far enough to Pellow, a man who dedicated his life greatest ally, Israel. achieve its ultimate goal, to prevent and career to his community of Frank- World peace needs American leader- Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. In lin and to its region’s housing industry. ship. The world has had 7 years of fact, it would allow just that when it Mr. Pellow was recently awarded the America’s leading from behind. sunsets. Pennsylvania Builders Association’s

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He is the founder defense by peace through strength. gentleman from Texas (Mr. CULBERSON) of Builder Services, Incorporated, and Today it continues to process nuclear is recognized for 60 minutes as the des- the creator of the Home Builders Show materials safely and securely and de- ignee of the majority leader. in Venango County. livers fuels to the Tennessee Valley GENERAL LEAVE He has also received numerous Authority. awards, including Builder of the Year H. Canyon is also a pioneer for the Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, in 1996 and the Executive Office Service future, developing plutonium-powered before I begin, I ask unanimous con- Award from the Pennsylvania State batteries for the National Aeronautics sent that all Members may have 5 leg- Senate. and Space Administration for deep islative days in which to revise and ex- Perhaps more importantly than all of space exploration. We saw the results tend their remarks and include extra- this, Madam Speaker, Ernie Pellow of this incredible technology this sum- neous materials on the topic of my served his Nation bravely and, since mer with the historic, close-range pho- Special Order. then, has participated in more than tographs of the most remote planet, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there 1,000 Honor Guard events. Pluto. objection to the request of the gen- Now, I am one of the many elected I am grateful to the Savannah River tleman from Texas? officials who have relied on Ernie’s ad- Nuclear Solutions and the 800 employ- There was no objection. vice and support in the area of home ees for operating this remarkable facil- Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, construction. I congratulate him on ity. I am also grateful for SRNS Presi- last Friday, August 28, 2015, a deputy this award and his continued service to dent and CEO Carol Johnson, site man- sheriff that protects my neighborhood his community. ager Jack Craig, and the support of the in Houston, Texas, Harris County Dep- f partnering contractors: Fluor, Newport uty Sheriff Darren Goforth, was am- News Nuclear, and Honeywell. bushed and brutally murdered at a gas HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS station that my family and I use regu- (Mrs. BLACKBURN asked and was In conclusion, God bless our troops, and may the President, by his actions, larly and that I drive past every day. given permission to address the House I knew this good man. He was well for 1 minute and to revise and extend never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. known to my neighbors and me as a her remarks.) model citizen and as a model officer. Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, f You could not ask for a kinder, as you know so well, one of the top gentler, better law enforcement officer issues that people in our districts are IRANIAN NUCLEAR DEAL than Darren Goforth. He was murdered discussing is national security. The (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given in cold blood, assassinated by someone reason for that is because they are see- permission to address the House for 1 whose motives are not completely ing the issues of national security, do- minute and to revise and extend his re- clear yet. mestic security, played out on their marks.) In this atmosphere and this move- streets. Mr. LAMALFA. Madam Speaker, one ment of extremist people calling on in- I want to stand with my colleagues of the most important votes we will dividuals to attack law enforcement, I who are going to do a Special Order in maybe ever do in this House will hap- wanted to call this Special Order. I just a few minutes to honor the work pen probably later this week. I am want to thank my good friend, Judge that our first responders, that our men talking about the Iran deal. TED POE, for organizing this Special and women in uniform, are doing every Indeed, the original premise of the Order today. single day to keep our community safe. Iran nuclear deal was that Iran would We reserved this hour so that the A police officer is tasked with not be a nuclear-free, nonmilitary nuclear Members of the House can come down just enforcing the law, which they do, zone. That has already been conceded here today and express our love and ad- they are also tasked with protecting to in the deal we will be voting on here miration and appreciation for every the community. soon in the House and, I guess, over in man and woman who wears the blue Often they find themselves with the the Senate as well. and defends our peace, our liberty, our duty to protect the community from This is going to greatly affect the se- property, and our safety on the streets itself, whether that is to stop the mo- curity of our allies like our good, solid of America. torist who is driving recklessly in a ally, Israel, as well as others we do Deputy Goforth was a 10-year veteran school zone or having to thrust them- trading with in the Middle East. of the Harris County Sheriffs Depart- selves into the middle of a domestic And if you don’t think it affects U.S. ment. He was a loving husband and a dispute and to restore order. I will tell you, so many times, as I homeland, then why does the deal in- father of two precious children, ages 5 talked to first responders as I was in clude provisions not only after 5 years and 12. He was murdered for one rea- my district in the month of August, for being able to trade arms on the son: Because he wore the uniform. Be- they said there is no such thing as a open market for Iran, but for them to cause he wore the blue to protect us routine stop any longer. They know have intercontinental ballistic missiles all, to preserve our liberty, to protect they face danger. We thank them. within 8 years? What do you do with our homes and our property, he was ICBMs? I will guarantee it isn’t deliv- murdered in cold blood. f ering forget-me-not bouquets to the I went to many of the prayer vigils in CELEBRATING H. CANYON’S United States. the neighborhood. I went to a prayer SUCCESS Our security is on the line in this vigil at the gas station where he was (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina deal. Seventy-three percent of Ameri- murdered, and I went to a service last asked and was given permission to ad- cans don’t even believe that we can Friday. Our minister, Dr. Ed Young of dress the House for 1 minute and to re- strike a deal with Iran and have them Second Baptist Church, conducted the vise and extend his remarks.) keep their word. service. It was overwhelming emotion- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. The Associated Press—and this is the ally. Madam Speaker, this August, the H. real kicker—reported here recently It was overwhelming and, also, en- Canyon facility at the U.S. Department that Iran would be self-inspecting, self- couraging to see the tremendous out- of Energy’s Savannah River Site near reporting on the deal. We can put no pouring of support from the people of Aiken, South Carolina, celebrated 60 faith that they will uphold this deal Houston, from the people of Texas, years of service. and that they will adhere to any of the from people all over America, who H. Canyon is America’s only hard- provisions in it. showed up to express their love and ad- ened nuclear chemical separations We need to vote ‘‘no’’ on this. miration and support for the men and

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Dr. Young’s service was particularly law enforcement, our first responders, He was instrumental in forming the compelling as he pointed out that the our public safety personnel do for us first volunteer Baker County EMS and only prayer that Jesus taught us in the each and every day, 24/7, all across this was an avid historian, playing a crit- brief time he was here with us on Earth country. For that, we are so grateful. ical role in the publishing of the Baker was the Lord’s Prayer. They are Black; they are White; they County history book and cemetery Dr. Young pointed out that the are young; they are seasoned; they are book. Lord’s Prayer concludes, as we all male, and they are female. In my com- He was a resolute steward of Christ’s know, with ‘‘deliver us from evil.’’ In munity in Columbus, Georgia, we have message, and he taught Sunday school that ‘‘deliver us from evil,’’ as Dr. had all of them to give their last full for over 35 years at Milford Baptist Young pointed out, the word ‘‘deliver’’ measure of devotion in defense of our Church. His faith and spirituality al- actually means ‘‘shield’’ in Greek. communities, to keep us safe at night, ways reminded those around him of the Dr. Young pointed out that the tem- so I commend my colleagues for that. power of love and fellowship through ple priests in Christ’s time all wore I thank my colleague so much for al- Christ and the church. blue as a symbol of the protection that lowing me to invade this Special Order Mike has accomplished much in his they afforded to the temple-goers from to give a special tribute to one of my life, but none of it would have been evil and that Christ’s robe was blue and constituents who passed away during possible without the love and support it was appropriate that the men and our break. of his wife, Karin; his children; grand- women who protect us every day wear It is with a heavy heart, Madam children; and great-grandchildren. blue and we need to remember that Speaker, and in solemn remembrance Madam Speaker, my wife, Vivian, they are there to shield us from evil. that I rise today to pay tribute to a re- and I, along with the more than 730,000 There is no other job in America that spected community leader, an out- people of the Second Congressional you can go to work and might not standing citizen, Michael Byron Tabb, District, salute Mike Byron Tabb for come home because of the threat that Sr. his dedicated service to his commu- you face when you are willing to step Sadly, Mike passed away on Monday, nity. in front of a bullet or take that risk on August 17, 2015, and funeral services I ask my colleagues in the House of yourself in defense of your neighbors were held Saturday, August 22, at 11 Representatives to join us in extending and your friends. a.m. at the Milford Baptist Church in our deepest sympathies to Mike’s fam- As Dr. Young pointed out in that Leary, Georgia. ily, friends, and loved ones during this service, the good thing to come from Mike Tabb was born in Albany, Geor- difficult time. We pray that they will this is that the people of Texas, the gia, and graduated from Baker County be consoled and comforted by an abid- people of Houston, really, the people of High School. He earned a bachelor’s de- ing faith and the Holy Spirit in the America—and that is demonstrated by gree in secondary education and days, weeks, and months ahead. my colleagues being here with us today minored in biology at Valdosta State I thank my colleague for yielding to on the floor—have all stepped forward College, now Valdosta State Univer- me. It was very special. I, again, com- to let the law enforcement community sity. mend him for standing up and express- know that we are there for them, we He was a teacher and a coach from ing our appreciation for America’s law love them, we are praying for them, 1967 until 1974 and a farmer from 1974 to enforcement, the men and women who and that we have got their back. 1986. He then served as the managing protect us day in and day out. In fact, one of the members of Second editor for the Camilla Enterprise from Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, SAN- Baptist told Dr. Young and his staff 1987 until 1993 and wrote the column FORD. I know the State of Georgia loves that, shortly after this terrible murder ‘‘Plantation Pete.’’ and admires law enforcement as much of Deputy Goforth, he spotted a law en- From 1993 to 2012, Mike worked at as we do. forcement officer filling his gas tank at the Camilla Housing Authority as I am privileged to yield to my neigh- a neighborhood gas station. As the offi- grant and public relations coordinator bor and colleague from Texas, Judge cer was looking over his shoulder nerv- and program coordinator. Following TED POE. ously, the member of Second Baptist his retirement, he continued to work Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, walked up to the officer and said, part time with Community Ventures, a peace officers are really the last strand ‘‘Don’t worry, Officer. I have got your nonprofit corporation that serves the of wire in defense between the fox and back.’’ community in various ways, including the chickens. They are the ones that building homes. stand between the lawful and the law- b 1930 He was instrumental in obtaining less. They protect us from outlaws. A concealed carry permit holder—and grants totaling nearly $15 million and Sometimes, they do so without much as so many of our constituents and contracts with the department of appreciation from the public. neighbors in Texas are concealed carry human resources to match welfare cli- Friday, about 11,000 people or more permit holders—law enforcement ents with employment opportunities. gathered for the funeral of Deputy knows that a concealed carry permit He helped organize youth development Darren Goforth at the Second Baptist holder is their best friend. activities in 20 counties and acquired Church in Houston, Texas. Many hun- The message that I want to make funding to construct housing for low- dreds of others couldn’t get in to any of sure that every law enforcement officer to-moderate-income citizens. the service. It was televised live on all in the country hears tonight from my- He was widely known by everybody four networks. Helicopters flew over self and my colleagues and from the as a driving force in the community. during the service. It was hot, and peo- people of Texas and America, for every He served as chairman of the Baker ple stood and gave appreciation to this law enforcement officer out there: We Commission, chairman of the Mitchell man. love you. We are proud of you. We are County Children and Youth Collabo- He was married to Kathleen. They praying for you and your family, and rative, chairman of the board of direc- had two children, Ava and Ryan. Ava is most of all, we got your back. tors of the Mitchell-Baker Association 5, and Ryan is 12. He had been a Harris Madam Speaker, I yield to the gen- for Retarded Citizens, chairman of the County deputy sheriff for 10 years. I tleman from Georgia (Mr. BISHOP), my Baker County Historical Society, and guess every member of the sheriff’s de- good friend and colleague. chairman of the Advisory Committee partment was at that funeral. HONORING MICHAEL BYRON TABB, SR. for South Georgia Judicial Circuit In- There were police officers from all Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam digent Defense Program. over the United States there. There Speaker, I want to commend the gen- He was also a member of the Mitchell were some from Canada and the United tleman and all of my colleagues for County Children and Youth Family Kingdom. I talked to a police officer

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In my other life, I was a pros- tion where he was murdered, a Chevron the safety of our families. They deserve ecutor and a judge at the criminal station, people are still putting up our support and our respect, and it is a courts building in Houston. I pros- flowers and tributes. travesty that this situation has gotten ecuted people who killed peace officers, As my colleague said, apparently, on to this point. and I tried cases where peace officers more than one occasion, peace officers This is not an issue of whose life had been killed when I was a judge. It have been filling up their patrol cars— matters most. This is a matter of right is a grim thing that happens when a and in Houston, patrol officers, Hous- and of wrong. And what we have seen peace officer is murdered in the line of ton officers and county officers, travel in recent weeks is absolutely wrong, duty. alone; there is not two in a car—but and it must end now. As my colleague, Mr. CULBERSON, while they have been filling up their Our community and elected leaders, pointed out, Darren Goforth was get- patrol cars, apparently, on more than starting with the President of the ting gasoline at a local gas station he one occasion, some citizen has stopped, United States, must stand up for what stopped at regularly and was filling up come up to the officer, and said, ‘‘I got is right and denounce the hatred being his patrol car 2 weeks ago. An assassin your back,’’ and that was really the directed at our law enforcement per- came up from behind him and shot him message. sonnel in this country. in the back of the head. In our area, in the Houston area, we I, personally, could not be more He kept shooting. He finally emptied are saddened by what happened to this thankful and proud of the men and his clip, and 15 times, Deputy Goforth individual, but I think it is true that women who police our communities. was shot in the back of the head. The the community, like that Connecticut Last week, I was honored to join in a assassin fled but was later captured, officer said, like no other place, is very community celebration of the men and and a man is charged with capital mur- supportive of peace officers, their fami- women in blue of Tyler County, Texas, der. lies, and what they do and that we do my home—and all over America, as a There seems to be an environment in have their back. The community sup- matter of fact. America that police officers are being ports them. We also gathered together in Jasper targeted. We will leave that for a dif- We mourn with the family; we mourn County, Texas, on Saturday to honor ferent discussion. These are real peo- with all peace officers who have lost a and rally support for America’s first ple. They do what most of us would brother peace officer, but we are also responders; and this week, much of my never do. They go out and protect and resolved and resilient that, in the fu- staff, while I am up here serving in serve us. Police officers have been re- ture, we are going to have their back Congress, will be attending an event ferred to as the thin blue line. because respecting and upholding the recognizing the law enforcement per- As mentioned earlier, blue is a tradi- rule of law is what these men and sonnel of Hardin County, Texas. tional color that peace officers wear. women do, and we should support them Our law enforcement officers have a They also wear a badge or a star, a star in that effort. very difficult job, and it is a shame in Texas for deputy sheriffs and Texas And that is just the way it is. that the violent rhetoric of a very few Rangers, a badge for local police offi- Mr. CULBERSON. Dr. Young looked are putting their lives at greater risk. cers. They place that over their heart, at that young family and said: I want During this difficult time, I, along symbolic of the shield that protects us you to know that your father, your with an overwhelming majority of from the lawless. husband, did not die in vain because he Americans, stand in strong solidarity They do that all over the country. with our law enforcement officers and That is why the badge or the star is has steeled the resolve of this Nation to stand behind every man and woman offer them and their families our un- placed in that location. The badge, the wavering commitment, attention, and star, it really represents everything in uniform that defends our liberty and our safety on the streets of America. support. that is good and right about law and Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, Dr. I am proud to yield to my colleague order and America. BABIN. When a person, a peace officer is from Texas, Dr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I yield to my col- murdered, it affects all of us. It was en- Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I thank league from California (Mr. VALADAO) couraging to me and I think other the gentleman from Texas not only for to speak on behalf of his constituents peace officers to see the community yielding, but for getting this Special and the people of California of their support for Darren Goforth; his wife, Order together on such a special issue. love and respect for our law enforce- Kathleen; Ava; and Ryan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to ment officers. A lot of stories were told about this honor the life of Harris County Deputy Mr. VALADAO. I thank my colleague wonderful person. Being a police officer Sheriff Darren Goforth and all of from Texas for hosting this and allow- was his second career. He loved work- America’s law enforcement officers. On ing me the opportunity to speak. ing on cars. He wanted to make them Friday, August 28, Deputy Goforth was Madam Speaker, my background is, run, old cars—muscle cars, as we called ambushed and murdered while refuel- as many of you know and I spoke of them in my day. ing his patrol car in Houston, Texas. many times, I am a farmer from Cali- He had recently bought his son, I am proud to represent a portion of fornia. One of the things that I have Ryan, a Captain America T-shirt, and the city. Deputy Goforth was a com- had the opportunity of—and sometimes he bought himself one. They didn’t mitted 10-year veteran of the police not always the best opportunity, but I have time to wear it, but at the fu- force, a proud husband, and the father have had a lot of opportunities—is to neral, Ryan, his son, under his suit, of two. deal with law enforcement; metal wore his Captain America T-shirt. Dep- Tragically, his life was cut short for thieves, different folks breaking into uty Goforth was buried in his, under- one simple reason: his uniform. It is houses and doing different types of neath his uniform. He was a marvelous hard to express my outrage and my things. individual, a brave and good guy. contempt for those who have incited I remember one specific night where The community not only attended this war of hatred and violence toward we had a person trespassing, and I the funeral and watched it on TV. As our Nation’s law enforcement officers. showed up and it was dark, 10, 11 at the processional left the church, led by Police officers take an oath to pro- night. I drove up in the middle of the I don’t know how many police officers tect and to serve, and it is time they field, had no idea if there was someone on motorcycles and then you had the receive the same level of commitment behind me, someone coming up behind Patriot Guard motorcycle riders and and protection in return. me or on the side of me. It was just a

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Now, obviously, I called 911, and nities, as well as to applaud these men Madam Speaker, I will continue to when the police showed up, they run and women who take part in their self- stand with our law enforcement, and I into these situations on a daily basis. less actions every day. want to personally thank the men and But the fear that I felt, knowing that We sleep safely at night because we women in law enforcement in the there were people out there close to me know the men and women who wear Fourth Congressional District of Texas who could have been there for a really, the badges are on the streets looking that I am privileged to represent. really bad reason, looking to do some- out for us. They look out for our fami- I want to thank those Texas peace of- one harm, is something that I just lies. They look out for our commu- ficers who have reached out to me per- couldn’t imagine doing on a daily nities, for our country, and words can- sonally to express their concerns on basis. not convey how grateful we are to this issue, like Mike Sullivan in Farm- My wife and I are friends with some them. ersville, Otis Henry in Sherman, Terry law enforcement folks in my district, This year, there have been too many Garrett in Heath, Harold Eavenson in people I grew up with, as my wife did reminders that too many of our officers Rockwall, Jay Burch in Denison, and as well. When you look back—and we are paying the ultimate sacrifice in the Daniel Shiner in Texarkana. have had dinners with these folks—and name of service. They risk everything Thanks to you all. Thanks to all the you talk to their spouse or you talk to to protect us, and they deserve our ut- men and women who serve in law en- their kids, you know that their hus- most respect. forcement and serve our communities. bands, their wives go into these situa- Unfortunately, my State of Lou- You are appreciated. We are grateful. tions on a daily basis. They have to run isiana has lost nine officers in the line Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, JOHN. out there, jump into a situation where of duty this year, one of the most in Madam Speaker, we are here from they know there is someone out there the Nation, according to the National every corner of the United States to that could have a gun, could have a Law Enforcement Officers Memorial tell our men and women in uniform weapon, could look to do these people Fund. This is a statistic I am not proud who risk their lives every day to pro- harm. They are the ones that we al- of, and I will continue to do all in my tect us and the safety of our families ways call for backup. They are the ones power to ensure that all officers in the and our homes how much we appreciate that we always call when there is a Nation are safe. them and love them and we are praying desperate situation. And these people I want to thank those men and for them and we have got their back. are the ones that are being threatened women who have sacrificed for Lou- It is a privilege to yield to my good now, today. isiana and for the Nation. friend and colleague from Minnesota, There are so many people out there We must always remember that the Congressman TOM EMMER. that put so much into their work. But vast majority of law enforcement offi- Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Madam when you look at what our law enforce- cers serve because they want to make Speaker, I thank the gentleman for ment does for us, every time we dial their community and their country yielding and having this Special Order 911, every time we call for help, every better places, and for that we are very tonight. It is important that we allow time that we have got a situation that grateful. time to acknowledge the brave men is out of our control, they are the peo- We must always remember that these and women who serve as police officers ple that step in, without any fear for officers step out each day in the face of throughout our country. their own lives, and step up and do uncertainty. They never know what During the August district work pe- what we need them to do. situation they will encounter and when riod, I had the opportunity to partici- To see what has happened, especially a routine traffic stop could turn very pate in an event to memorialize and now in Texas and other parts of the tragic. honor a fallen officer from Minnesota, country, where these people are being Thank you, officers, for putting your Officer Tommy Decker. Tommy was an ambushed, where our protectors, those lives on the line for our safety. Thank amazing individual who dedicated his who keep our families safe, are being you for answering the call to serve and life to serving the Cold Spring commu- attacked from behind, is just some- to protect Louisiana and the country. nity in central Minnesota. thing that is unimaginable. The fact that we have got a group of Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, it On Thursday, November 29, 2012, Members here today, and I know so is my privilege to yield to a colleague while conducting a welfare check, many more, stepping up and supporting from northeast Texas, Congressman Tommy was ambushed and taken from those who do so much for us is some- JOHN RATCLIFFE. this world far too soon. At the young Mr. RATCLIFFE. I thank my friend thing I am thrilled to be a part of, and age of 31, Tommy had already given 10 and colleague from Texas for holding it is an honor. years of his life to serve his commu- So, again, I want to thank all of this Special Order and for yielding. nity. those who put on the badge and step up Madam Speaker, ‘‘to protect and My predecessor, Michele Bachmann, to protect us, each and every one of us serve,’’ those words are much more worked tirelessly to ensure that all throughout the country. So again, than just a slogan on the side of police Tommy received the recognition he so thank you for what you do. cars across this country. It is a prom- greatly deserved, and 2 weeks ago we Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for allow- ise, a promise that our men and women dedicated the Cold Spring Post Office ing me this opportunity. in blue fulfill on a daily basis while in the name of Officer Tommy Decker, Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, DAVID. they serve to uphold the pillars of law a man who gave his life to the Cold I think it is so important for each and order that our society depends on. Spring community. and every one of us, if we get an oppor- Without their work, without their sac- I was privileged to participate in the tunity, we run across a law enforce- rifice, our communities would be law- ceremony on behalf of Minnesota’s ment officer, just walk up and tell less, and our families, our friends, our Sixth Congressional District and to them how much we love them and ap- neighbors, our loved ones would all be continue the great work that Michele preciate them and that we have got in constant jeopardy. began. We now have this lasting re- their back. Thousands of police officers go to minder of Tommy, his service, and his I am delighted to yield to my col- work each day knowing the danger, great heroism to his community. league from northeastern Louisiana knowing that they may have to pay the We try to thank our military vet- (Mr. ABRAHAM) to express the feeling of ultimate sacrifice to provide us with erans and the servicemen and -women his constituents about law enforce- security. Officers like Deputy Goforth in uniform as much as possible for ment. of Texas have been targeted for execu- their work and sacrifice to protect our Mr. ABRAHAM. Thank you, Con- tion and have paid the ultimate price freedoms and keep us safe. We should gressman, for having this Special Order simply because they choose to protect do the same for our men and women in on such a somber occasion. our communities. police uniforms.

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He was someone who Texas took the leadership in honoring Every day, police officers across this went out and served his community, and paying tribute to those who defend country go to work not knowing what served them with honor, served them and protect us in our own commu- they are going to encounter, all the with integrity. And I am sure that the nities. while knowing that, regardless, it is community is better for his years of Madam Speaker, tonight I can think their duty to, quite literally, serve and service. of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Offi- protect. cers Harlan Proctor, Ashley Brown, b 2000 Tommy and all of the men and and Scott Evett who, in the aftermath women who proudly wear their police I am sure over the next decade or of a horrific domestic violence homi- uniforms are looked up to by many, generations that they won’t forget cide and arson earlier this year, used and we all owe them so much. Deputy Goforth’s commitment to the their own time and their own money to Thank you to all of our police offi- community. There will be a memorial. purchase clothes and toys for the chil- cers across the United States. We pray There will be a yearly service. People dren left behind. They never expected for your safe return home tonight and will talk about what he meant to the to get any type of recognition. every night. community. Madam Speaker, I think of my friend Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, it I was in the 990 class in LAPD. The Detective Shane Page, who volunteered is important that the law enforcement very first female officer who died in for the Violent Criminal Apprehension community know that, while we are the line of duty for LAPD was in the Team, who was shot and seriously waiting to hear from the President of 590 class. Our class was taken out of its wounded while attempting to arrest a the United States, the Members of Con- normal duty of going and learning how dangerous suspect who was hiding out gress are stepping forward tonight to be a professional law enforcement in a quiet neighborhood. from every corner of the country to ex- officer, and we went to the service for Earlier this year I met Cornelius Po- press our love and support for our law that officer. lice Lieutenant James Quattlebaum at enforcement community. Tina Kerbrat was the very first fe- Carolinas Medical Center. He had just I am privileged at this time to yield male officer who died in LAPD, and it to my colleague from California’s 25th been shot earlier that day while re- was very similar to Deputy Goforth. It sponding to a domestic disturbance. District, Congressman STEVE KNIGHT. was basically a shooting, an assassina- Mr. KNIGHT. Madam Speaker, I ap- And Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police tion. Lieutenant Nate King was conducting preciate Mr. CULBERSON putting this This will always stay with you when together and allowing us time to talk routine police business last year when you go to a law enforcement officer’s about our heroes on the street. a frantic mother drove up and placed a During your shift as a police officer funeral. You will never forget it. You lifeless baby in his arms. The 6-month- or as a sheriff’s deputy, you go into roll will see the thousands of people. old baby was choking to death. But call or you go into briefing and start Just like many of the Members said thanks to Lieutenant King’s lifesaving your day with info or assignments. You today, the thousands of people that efforts, the little girl made a full re- check out your equipment. You go over came from other departments all over covery. and you get in your car. You go to the the country, all over the world, come Every day thousands of brave super- gas pumps and you fill up the gas. And to pay their respects to the law en- heroes go to work to serve and protect you might talk to some of the other of- forcement professional who did every- our children, our homes, and our com- ficers or the other deputies about what thing that they could to protect their munities. The pay is low. The hours are is happening on the street or what hap- community. long. They are often screamed at. They pened the night before, and you start My squadron leader in my academy are hit. They are spit upon and even your day. class died in Afghanistan. He was a law bitten. Yet, they show back up for Your day might start off with talk- enforcement officer with LAPD who work each and every day. Would we? ing to your partner and trying to find was a SWAT officer. He did his duty, Madam Speaker, we should encour- out a little bit more about them if you went to Afghanistan to fight for our age greater dialogue between our local don’t know them, because that happens ideals and for our morals with the police departments and the commu- on a day-to-day basis—new officers are United States Marine Corps. He died in nity, and we should encourage the best put in with officers every day—just Afghanistan doing the same thing that possible training. We should demand trying to find out what your thoughts he would do on a 24-hour-a-day basis, accountability because no one is above are, what your tactics are, what your protecting what we believe here in the law. training is, and how you feel like you America. However, we should also teach our are going to feel out these situations. I am honored to be able to stand and children to have a healthy respect for This is the start of a police officer’s talk about our heroes on the street, law enforcement and work hard to rec- day. talk about the people who protect our ognize the bravery and everyday good For 18 years I was a Los Angeles po- community on a day-to-day basis, put deeds of America’s law enforcement. lice officer, and I served on the front their lives on the line so that we can We expect them to be at their best lines in a police car for 17 of those 18 live the life that we choose. when we are at our worst. years. So, as they say, I was out push- Mr. CULBERSON. STEVE, thank you Thank you to America’s law enforce- ing the sled around for 12 hours a day, for your service to the people of Los ment, who are truly committed to both snooping and pooping, looking for bad Angeles and California. serve and to protect. guys, and protecting and serving. On I think, as Congressman KNIGHT said, Mr. CULBERSON. ROBERT, thank the side of my car, that is exactly what it is so important to remember that you very much. it said, ‘‘to protect and to serve.’’ That these young men and women are serv- We are still waiting, Mr. President, is what a police officer does. ing their community. They do it out of for you to step up and tell America It is not like the shows that you see the goodness of their heart and the how proud you are of our law enforce- on TV. Some of it is boring time, some love for their neighbors, to help their ment men and women and to hear you of it is high adrenalin, but all of it is fellow man to try to make their com- condemn, Mr. President, this violent, service to the community. Every sec- munities a better place. dangerous rhetoric that is encouraging ond, every minute of your shift is serv- God bless you. Thank you for your mentally unbalanced people to attack ice to the community. service. our law enforcement officers, as Dep- So if we are out there enforcing the I am proud to have with us tonight uty Sheriff Goforth was murdered in law, making a traffic stop, making an the congressman from the Ninth Dis- Houston, Texas.

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The gen- from the Seventh Congressional Dis- Madam Speaker, police officers are tleman from Texas has 12 minutes re- trict of Texas, Mr. CULBERSON. an integral part of our communities maining. My friends, America has a problem. I and our neighborhoods, working every Mr. CULBERSON. At this time, it is have lived here for 52 years and I have day and at all hours to keep us safe. my privilege to yield to my colleague never heard the word ‘‘assassination’’ From downtown city blocks to small and good friend representing the people in the same sentence as ‘‘police offi- town squares, from country roads to of North Carolina, Ms. FOXX. cer’’ or ‘‘sheriff’s deputy’’ as I have in busy highways, our Nation’s law en- Ms. FOXX. I want to thank my col- the past 6 months. forcement officers are always there, al- league from Texas (Mr. CULBERSON) for Harris County Deputy Sheriff Darren ways ready to serve. organizing and conducting this Special Goforth was assassinated a few weeks As we have heard, they are fathers Order tonight to honor our law enforce- ago doing his job. As my colleagues and brothers, mothers and sisters, hus- ment personnel. mentioned, he was in uniform, pumping bands, wives, sons, and daughters. I do my best every time I see some- gas at a service station in his sheriff’s Some are friends. Some are neighbors. one in law enforcement to say thank cruiser in a very nice neighborhood in Some are the strangers that we see you. I go out of my way to say thank Houston, Texas, and gunned down in every day. you. cold blood, assassinated. But we often don’t even see them. I point out to them, whether they are The shooter shot and shot and shot They are on our morning commutes. local, State, or national people in law and shot and shot and shot and shot They are on our trips to the grocery enforcement, that we owe to them and and shot and shot until Deputy Goforth store. They are all around us. to our military people the ability that dropped dead protecting us. They are fellow citizens who have an- we have to move around this country He left behind a wife, Kathleen, and swered the call to serve and protect and do the things that we do every day two young kids who won’t have a fa- and, in some cases, pay the ultimate because of their willingness to serve ther walk them down the aisle when sacrifice for the safety and welfare of and to put their lives on the line every they get married. those in their communities. They pro- single day of their lives. We have seen, unfortunately, in the I want to go up there to the site of tect their families and loved ones, and past few weeks a spate of senseless the assassination and pray with fellow they protect the lives of complete killings of our wonderful law enforce- Texans. I took this picture yesterday strangers day in and day out. at the Chevron gas station. You may not know, but throughout ment people. And I think it is wonder- As you can see, there are flowers ev- U.S. history, over 20,000 law enforce- ful, again, that my colleagues are here erywhere and notes and stuffed ani- ment officers have made the ultimate tonight to say thank you. I want to encourage them, also—and mals, little stuffed teddy bears. This sacrifice. Last year four Hoosiers lost I know many do—to say thank you to was replayed over and over and over. their lives while upholding their vow to our law enforcement people every day That was just one day. serve and protect. as they go about protecting us, our And right on the sidewalk are all And, unfortunately, as we have seen, families. I want to thank their fami- sorts of colored chalk with messages this has been an incredibly deadly Au- lies, also, for the sacrifices they make. for Deputy Sheriff Goforth. ‘‘Darren gust. Violence against police officers Thank you, Congressman CULBERSON, Goforth, we love you,’’ ‘‘Thank you,’’ has skyrocketed recently, with six offi- for your efforts. ‘‘Rest in peace.’’ cers being mercilessly gunned down by I felt rejuvenated about America at individuals who neither respect law b 2015 that moment, but it got better. and order nor the value of human life. Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, it I am coming home to Sugar Land, These officers’ sacrifices as well as that is my privilege now to yield to the gen- Texas. That is my neighborhood. It is of their families do not go unnoticed or tleman from northern California (Mr. at Alcorn Oaks Drive and Oakland unappreciated. LAMALFA), representing the First Dis- Drive in my hometown. In fact, this August the family of trict. These are six amazing young Texans Jake Laird, an officer who was gunned Mr. LAMALFA. Thank you to my with a lemonade stand for police. It down in August of 2004—and we have to colleague, Mr. CULBERSON. It is really, says ‘‘Blue lives matter.’’ These kids think about the families—held another really good and proper that you are get it. They get it. They get it. We golf outing in order to raise money for having this time here tonight, and I am should love and praise our officers and more protective vests for law enforce- glad to be able to join you with that. thank them, thank them, thank them ment and more personal safety equip- Madam Speaker, it is amazing to me for their sacrifice. ment for firefighters. that we even have to have this con- I have to mention, too, my friend, I These families—and I have seen versation. It is always a good conversa- bought a glass of lemonade there, the them. I have witnessed them firsthand. tion to have to honor our officers that most expensive one I have ever pur- They are remarkable families. They put their lives on the line in so many chased, close to $20. display courage in the face of adver- aspects of our lives, whether it is high- In closing, these men and women pro- sity, compassion in the face of hard- way patrol or sheriff or city police, tect us every single day from people ship, and an undying commitment to park rangers, fish and game. All of who want to hurt us and hurt our fami- serve the communities in which they them out there have some level of risk lies. They deserve our love, support, live. We must thank them, the families in order to maintain what it is we want and admiration, and to know that we and the officers. in a free society for our security. always have their backs. So today I salute the men and women What is so tragic about what is hap- Mr. CULBERSON. Thank you, PETE. in uniform who every day head out to pening lately is it is coming down to a It is a privilege to yield to my col- the streets. They cover their beats. racial issue, so much that the sides are league representing the people of cen- They patrol their precincts. They take becoming much sharper and sharper as tral Indiana, the Congresswoman from up again without fail the call to serve to what America is or what Americans the Fifth District, Congresswoman and protect. are about. We need to get together on SUSAN BROOKS. We must be thankful for their service this. The enforcement of the law, the Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. I want to and send our thoughts and prayers to upholding of the law, the protection of thank the gentleman from Texas for their loved ones because, without hesi- families, of homes, this cuts across all holding this very important Special tation, we must renew our appreciation lines.

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He came to the defense of an of- on and the criminal—and tell you where the We see it across the Nation from Cali- ficer who happens to be White who was criminal is hiding. fornia to Missouri to Indiana, to the being beaten in some type of an alter- But . . . if he catches the criminal, he’s East Coast. The people of America cation there where he was trying to do lucky; if he doesn’t, he’s a dunce. If he gets stand behind our law enforcement offi- his job. promoted, he has political pull; if he doesn’t, cers. There are examples where, as the he’s a dullard. The policeman must chase a We are proud of you. We love you. We gentleman said in the interview, it bum lead to a dead-end, stake out 10 nights respect you. We recognize what a sac- isn’t a race thing, it doesn’t matter to tag one witness who saw it happen—but rifice you have made for not enough who is White or who is Black in this refused to remember. money to protect us. We know all that The policeman must be a minister, a social you do. We understand the burden that thing, it is about upholding the law worker, a diplomat, a tough guy, and a gen- and about having safe neighborhoods tleman. you and your family carry. for all of us for Americans to be able to And, of course, he’d have to be genius...for As Kathleen Goforth said in her thrive. he will have to feed his family on a police- statement of her late husband: It is tragic that so much is going on man’s salary. There are no words for this. Darren was an trying to pit Americans against each This is just a sample of what officers incredibly intricate blend of toughness and other. Yes, we have problems; we have gentility. He was always loyal, fiercely so. go through across this country where Darren was ethical. The right thing to do is issues that need to be resolved within they, giving of themselves in service what guided his internal compass. how some may enforce the law, but we many times, especially in this present She said: have protocols for that. We need to environment, feel like they are some- Darren was good. If people want to know make sure that they are followed and how made wrong for having done so. what kind of man he was, this is it. Darren they are prosecuted, but it doesn’t We are here to uphold that tonight was who you wanted for a friend, a colleague, make the whole aura of law enforce- and tell them: You are doing it right. and a neighbor. However, it was I who was ment somehow wrong. We support you and appreciate the thin blessed so richly, that I had the privilege of Indeed, the effects we are seeing with blue line. calling him my husband and my best friend. cities now where cops are backing off, Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, may We are immensely proud of every crime rates are going up, murders are I inquire how much time is remaining? man and woman who wears the uni- going up in some of these cities here The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- form, and we will not forget the sac- dramatically—I heard in one of the cit- tleman from Texas has 5 minutes re- rifice of Darren Goforth or all the ies that it is 96 percent. maining. other men and women who preserve our This is not what we want. It is not Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Speaker, I liberty and protect our lives and put good for the families, for the moms think that Congressman LAMALFA ex- their lives on the line for us every day. that have to watch their kids go out pressed it very well. Police officers are We are immensely proud of you. the door and wonder if they are going expected to do their job perfectly every If the President of the United States to come back because there isn’t that time and in so many ways that we can- won’t say it, we will here in this House, law enforcement. not even imagine the work that they that we stand behind you, we are proud I want to share with you a piece, do to help keep us safe, the work that of you, we pray for you every day, and though, that I think really encap- they do to improve our communities, we have got your back. sulates this, by a great American, Paul the sacrifices that they make on a per- I yield back the balance of my time. Harvey, from some years ago: What are sonal level. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Policemen Made Of? They are counselors; they are men- BUCK). Members are reminded to ad- A policemen is a composite of what all men tors; they are enforcers, and above all, dress their remarks to the Chair and are, mingling of a saint and sinner, dust and they are preservers and protectors of not to a perceived viewing audience. deity. our liberty because, without law en- f Gulled statistics wave the fan over the stinkers, underscore instances of dishonesty forcement, there is no liberty. That re- REPORT ON RESOLUTION PRO- and brutality because they are ‘‘new.’’ What sponsibility is vested in one person in VIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF they really mean is that they are excep- our Constitution. Only the President of H.J. RES. 64, DISAPPROVAL OF tional, unusual, not commonplace. the United States is charged by our AGREEMENT RELATING TO NU- Buried under the frost is the fact: Less Founders in the Constitution with CLEAR PROGRAM OF IRAN; AND than one-half of 1 percent of policemen mis- faithfully taking care that the law be FOR OTHER PURPOSES fit the uniform. That’s a better average than faithfully executed. you’d find among clergy. Ms. FOXX (during the special order We are still waiting, Mr. President. What is a policeman made of? He, among of Mr. CULBERSON) from the Committee We are still waiting for you to step up, all men, is once the most needed and the on Rules, submitted a privileged report as we are here tonight, to say how most unwanted. He’s a strangely nameless (Rept. No. 114–256) on the resolution (H. creature who is ‘‘sir’’ to his face and ‘‘pig’’ or proud you are of our men and women in Res. 408) providing for consideration of ‘‘fuzz’’ to his back. blue, who protect us every night and the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 64) dis- He must be such a diplomat that he can every day and must do their job per- settle differences between individuals so that approving of the agreement trans- fectly, as DOUG LAMALFA just told us, each will think he won. mitted to Congress by the President on But . . . if the policeman is neat, he’s con- every man and woman who wears the July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear ceited; if he’s careless, he’s a bum. If he’s uniform, who would step in front of a program of Iran; and for other pur- pleasant, he’s flirting; if not, he’s a grouch. bullet for each and every one of us. poses, which was referred to the House He must make an instant decision which We are still waiting, Mr. President, Calendar and ordered to be printed. would require months for a lawyer to make. for you to condemn the vital rhetoric But . . . if he hurries, he’s careless; if he’s that tell the men and women across f deliberate, he’s lazy. He must be first to an accident and infallible with his diagnosis. He this Nation, who defend us every day IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL must be able to start breathing, stop bleed- on the streets of America, how proud The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under ing, tie splints, and, above all, be sure the you are, Mr. President. We need you to the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- victim goes home without a limp. Or expect step up and tell them, tell us all, how uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Cali- to be sued. proud you are of their sacrifice, of fornia (Mr. GARAMENDI) is recognized The police officer must know every gun, their service, of their dedication, to for 60 minutes as the designee of the draw on the run, and hit where it doesn’t tell all the widows and the children of hurt. He must be able to whip two men twice minority leader. his size and half his age without damaging Darren Goforth and all the other offi- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I his uniform and without being ‘‘brutal.’’ If cers who have lost their lives that want to thank our Republican col- you hit him, he’s a coward. If he hits you, their father’s loss, their mother’s loss, leagues for reminding us that this Na- he’s a bully. their sacrifice was not in vain. tion is dependent upon those men and

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I perhaps nine weapons and be able to The P5+1 all signed onto the agree- appreciate it. perfect those weapons into a bomb that ment, and all but the United States has I don’t, however, think it is the could be delivered through their mis- said categorically: Therefore, the President’s fault, so let us move on sile systems or through some mecha- agreement. They are not looking to re- here. nism. negotiate, only the United States. So it I want to talk about something that Where are we today? We are going to is up to us, the Members of Congress, is coming up here in the next couple of vote. As I understand, I think there is to decide whether to stay with the days, an extremely important issue for a rule that just came across the desk a agreement that was negotiated by the all of us. While violence in America few moments ago that would put us in United States Government and five and violence against police officers are line to vote up or down on the Iranian other countries and confirmed by the important issues, this issue is also ex- agreement, and I understand that that European Union and the United Na- tremely important. vote will be taking place on Friday of tions. The Congress of the United States is this week—a very, very significant mo- So where do we go? going to take up the issue of the Iran ment in the history of nuclear pro- Let’s assume for a moment that the deal, the nuclear deal between the liferation or nonproliferation. Senate and the House reject the deal. P5+1—China, Russia, Germany, France, Let’s take a look at where we are. Will these countries come back to the United Kingdom, and the United First, the agreement came about as a negotiating table? States—negotiated over the course of result of six nations, the largest econo- The information we have from the 2-plus years an agreement with Iran mies in the world, sitting down and ne- meeting with the United States Sen- that would block Iran’s ability to cre- gotiating with Iran. ators—and all of these countries were ate a nuclear weapon. What did those countries think about there—was, no, they are not going to Prior to this agreement, the Iranian the deal that they signed onto? go back to the negotiating table. I Government, in secret, was rapidly think I said ‘‘all of these countries.’’ I b 2030 moving towards the development of a don’t think China and Russia were at nuclear weapon. They had created an This isn’t just the United States. that meeting. Yet the word is that they infrastructure that included the var- This deal was signed onto by the are not going to go back to the negoti- ious centrifuges to concentrate the United Kingdom, France, Germany, ating table, so we would have to nego- uranium into low-enriched uranium Russia, China, and the United States. tiate by ourselves. Keep in mind that and then on into highly enriched ura- So, if the United States Congress— we attempted to do that for many, nium, which is the uranium that is the House and the Senate—were to many years without any success. It was necessary for a nuclear weapon. trash this agreement, what do those only when all of these countries got to- They are also in the process of build- countries think? gether that the sanctions really hit ing a heavy water reactor that would We don’t have to guess what they Iran in such a way that they decided to be capable of producing plutonium, the think. They actually have said, cat- come to the table and to make the other route to a nuclear weapon. This egorically, their position on the deal, agreement which is now before the was done in secret over many years, and their position is clear. We signed Congress. dating back probably 15, maybe even 20 onto it, they said. We agreed to this Let’s go about that deal. What is it? years. deal, and here is what we think if the This is basically what it is here. For the last 10 years, the United United States Congress negates this The deal blocks for at least 15 years— States has placed sanctions on Iran to deal. and, quite possibly, indefinitely into try to convince them that they should Let’s start with the French. Frederic the future—Iran’s ability to develop a not be developing a nuclear weapon, Dore, the French Embassy Deputy nuclear weapon. that there would be significant eco- Chief of Mission, said this in meetings I am going to come back to this nomic sanctions and other sanctions with the United States Senate—and I timeline, but I want to go here first. imposed on the country. understand that we will be meeting So no deal. Without a deal. If the Those sanctions did not go success- with the representatives of these coun- United States Congress this week and fully. The Congress of the United tries later this week. next week vote to do away with the States added sanctions. I, together The position of the French is: World deal, then where are we? with many of my colleagues here, I powers have secured the best deal pos- Iran has sufficient low enriched ura- think almost unanimously on the floor sible with Iran. nium and the ability to further enrich of the House voted to impose those The best deal possible. that uranium to highly enriched ura- ever harsher sanctions, but it didn’t All right. How about Germany? nium—in other words, weapons grade work until the P5+1 got together. The German Government’s position uranium—for approximately nine nu- Secretary Clinton at that time, 3 is—as stated by Philipp Ackermann, clear bombs. The number of centrifuges years ago, 4 years ago, worked with the Acting German Ambassador to the that they presently have are some those countries, persuading them to sit United States, before the U.S. Senate 19,000 centrifuges, and that would be down at the table together with the and, again, in the Foreign Policy mag- used to complete the enrichment proc- United States to see if it was possible azine, on August 6, 2015—the prospect ess. Then the time to produce a bomb’s to negotiate an agreement with Iran of the rejection of a deal makes us worth of material—highly enriched that would prevent Iran from ever hav- nervous. It would be a nightmare for uranium—is a couple of months, 2 or 3 ing a nuclear weapon. This spring, the every European country if this deal is months. agreements began to come together, rejected. Presumably, under the present situa- and in June, July, the agreements were Then there is the United Kingdom, tion, with no deal, Iran would be able culminated. again, in the Foreign Policy magazine, to move forward, as they have been in I want to talk tonight about those on August 6, in words similar to this, the past, for the full development of agreements and what they mean to the or, perhaps, these exact words were nuclear weapons within a matter of United States, to the Middle East, and said to the U.S. Senate a couple of months. That is not a good situation. to the world. The very short way of weeks ago: However, with a deal, where are we? saying this is that this agreement is If Congress rejects this good deal and Iran’s low enriched uranium and the most recent and the most signifi- the U.S. is forced to walk away, Iran what amount of highly enriched ura- cant nonnuclear proliferation agree- will be left with an unconstrained nu- nium they have would be significantly ment in the last decade, maybe even clear program with far weaker moni- reduced to an amount that would be in- longer. toring arrangements than the current sufficient to make even one nuclear

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That is be involved in the nuclear production when an analysis is done of that the choice we have. That is the choice and the nuclear bomb activities. There money, about $40 billion of that $100 we have. is an additional procedure that, within billion is owed to other countries and Now, what does this mean over time? 24 days, should there be an indication other entities outside of Iran. Over time, for a long time—25 years of a site that is not now known to be So as soon as that sanction is re- or more—the implementation of addi- involved in nuclear activity, the IAEA, moved and that money is available, tional protocols, commitments to re- the International Atomic Energy Agen- then $40 billion of the $100 billion is not process plutonium, and the non- cy, would be able to observe what is available to Iran. It is in some other proliferation treaty obligations remain going on at that site. As for the other country’s hand. in place indefinitely into the future— sites—the secret sites of the past—we The remaining money presumably way beyond 25 years. So, as for the would have the IAEA observing, moni- could be used for support of terrorist nonproliferation treaty, they have toring, and verifying that the agree- activities. However, we should keep in upped it once more. They have agreed ment is being held to its standard. mind that Iran has been heavily hit by to it again. Now, granted, they weren’t We also have other methods of know- the existing sanctions, so much so that paying attention to it in the past, but ing what is going on in Iran. Nuclear their economy is in terrible condition. now we have verification procedures. material leaves a radiation signature. Their infrastructure, specifically in Secondly, there would be continuous We have the capability of reading those the oil arena, is woefully old, inad- surveillance of uranium mines and signatures and understanding in detail equate, and not capable of significant mills so that we know what they are what is going on at any particular production. So they are going to need doing. Are they mining uranium? What site—past, present, and into the future. to invest a lot of money in that and in are they doing with it? What are their The verifications that are in this other infrastructure. mills doing? That would continue for 25 treaty are built upon the fact that we How much money would be available years. do not trust Iran, and, therefore, these for terrorism? Far more than we would There would be continued surveil- verification procedures are the most want. And, therefore, we need to be lance of centrifuge production for 20 robust, comprehensive, and extensive certain that our support for those years. Now, you don’t make highly en- in any proliferation treaty with Russia countries that are fighting the ter- riched uranium in procedures other or anybody else. So that is in place. rorist activity in the Middle East and than centrifuges unless you go to some Now, what if they do cheat? beyond have the full support of the very, very advanced procedures, which If they do cheat and if they do not United States Government, people, and we do not believe Iran can do, and honor the agreement, we will know. our Treasury. those procedures that are currently That is what the verification is all It is going to cost us some money, available to Iran and would be into the about. It is agreed by the P5+1—that is but this is something we are going to future are monitored for 20 years. the United Kingdom, which is Britain; have to do. We must make certain that The low enriched stockpile, which is France; Germany; Russia; China; the Israel has whatever it needs to counter several thousand kilograms, would be U.N.; and the European Union—that whatever terrorist threats there may reduced and capped at 300 kilograms, should there be a breach of the proce- be and whatever threats there may be and there would be no further enrich- dures in this deal that the sanctions— in the more conventional military ment for new highly enriched uranium the toughest of them—would automati- sense. beyond a very, very small amount for cally snap back into place and would Already we are preparing to ship to research purposes; and the heavy water continue to apply the kind of eco- Israel our most advanced fighters, the reactor that could produce plutonium nomic-social pressure on Iran that F–35, which is just now coming off our within a matter of a couple of years brought them to the negotiating table production lines, and there will be a lot would be, basically, decommissioned in the first place. of other equipment made available. and be unable to produce plutonium, Can we trust these countries to snap Certainly, with regard to intel- and that would go for the next 15 years. back? ligence, surveillance, and reconnais- In the short period of time, 10 years to I believe we can. It is an agreement sance, we will continue to work with 15 years, these other procedures that that they have made not just with the Israel very closely as we have for prevent the operation of the cen- United States but with each other. many, many years, in fact, decades. All trifuges would be in place. Now, if they don’t, we still have our of that is there. This is how you block the path to nu- own sanctions, which are tough, which We also need to be aware that the clear weapons. All of these procedures provide us with an ability to put a lot other Gulf state countries and other are in place. Scientists, physicists, gen- of pressure on Iran, even though not as countries in the area that have been erals, and others have all looked at much as the other countries together subject to Iranian attacks and trouble this and have all come to the conclu- with us could do; but, nonetheless, need our support. sion that, hey, this works. This will those sanctions are always available to We should also be willing, as we have block Iran from developing a nuclear us now and on into the future should in the past and as we are committed to weapon for a minimum of 15 years, Iran renege in any way on this deal. now, to provide them with the support probably 20 years, and assuming that There are a couple of other things that they need to push back not only we are able to hold them to the agree- about this that we need to consider. on terrorism, but on overt Iranian ment, 25 years and beyond. That is the There is a lot of talk that this deal military activity. nonproliferation treaty. would free a vast amount of money So here we are. Deal? No deal? No Now, all of this, of course, is depend- that Iran has had sequestered—having deal. Is there a better deal? Highly un- ent upon verification. We don’t trust been known to get their hands on a likely that the P5+1 will ever come Iran. We don’t need to trust Iran. In vast amount of money. The numbers back together again to negotiate a bet- fact, we should go into this not trust- bandied about are $150 billion. It has ter deal. ing Iran. Therefore, do we have suffi- been said by the Treasury Department So we would probably almost cer- cient verification procedures in place and by the Secretary of State that the tainly have to do it by ourselves. We to hold Iran to the deal? amount is actually closer to $100 bil- have already proved in the past, before The answer is yes. lion. That is a lot of money. There is the P5+1 went into existence, that we The International Atomic Energy great fear—and, I think, appro- were not successful alone negotiating a Agency, the IAEA, is and has been for priately—that Iran would use that deal with Iran.

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I believe we have to man whose fashion and manner exuded I shall sorely miss his dogged deter- support this deal that was put together dignity, it was actually never his aspi- mination, easy smile, keen and meas- by these six major countries, supported ration to be a politician. He opted in- ured counsel, and persevering nature. by the European Union and the United stead to serve the local neighborhoods The last time we were together was Nations. This is the path that would of Cleveland, where he grew up, after at a Fair Housing meeting in Cleve- block all paths to a nuclear weapon returning from 3 years of service in the land, Ohio, just a few months ago. that Iran might be able to pursue for at U.S. Army during World War II. Looking back on his generous attend- least the next 15 years and beyond. After using his GI benefits to go to ance at age 90 and looking in really I ask my colleagues to look hard at college, Lou served in the Veterans Ad- great shape, I think it was his way—he this. Unfortunately, a lot of the news- ministration and the Treasury Depart- hadn’t told anyone yet what was ailing papers are portraying this as a partisan ment before attending law school. He him, but I think it was his way of say- fight. I don’t believe it is. I know that loved the law. He loved being a lawyer, ing good-bye. What a gracious gentleman he was. many of my colleagues on the Demo- and he loved writing laws here. What a gifted leader has lived among cratic side and certainly what appears His enlightened leadership moved us. to be most Republicans, if not all, are America forward socially, economi- I am going to place in the CONGRES- opposed to the deal. I am certain many cally, and legally. In Congress, his gen- SIONAL RECORD a special story that was tlemanly demeanor and sharp intellect of them have their own reasons for in the Cleveland Plain Dealer entitled, allowed him to chair, again, as the first that opposition. ‘‘Lou Stokes—The Congressman, Lead- But I think, when you take a com- African American, the Appropriations ing Lawyer, and Towering Political prehensive look at this deal, when you subcommittee on Veterans, Housing Presence Has Died,’’ written by Brent look at all of the elements, that is, and Urban Development, and Inde- Larkin, Tom Diemer, and Sabrina what happens if there is no deal and pendent Agencies. Eaton of the Northeast Ohio Media Iran can immediately restart its nu- As a much newer, younger Member of Group. clear weapons program, you go, ‘‘Whoa. Congress, I had the great privilege of Though I won’t read the entire arti- That is not a good thing.’’ serving under him as he chaired that cle into the record tonight, let me just On the other hand, if this deal holds, important committee. read a few sentences: then Iran will be prevented from hav- He also chaired the House Select ‘‘We have been blessed as a family ing a nuclear weapon for at least 15 Committee on Assassinations and with a legacy we can always be proud years, quite probably 20 years. served on the House Select Committee of,’’ Lou Stokes said. ‘‘Together with Should they continue to honor the to investigate covert arms transactions Carl’’—his brother—‘‘we made a name nonproliferation treaty, then it would with Iran. His agile legal mind was evi- that stood for something. What greater go on indefinitely. That is a good dent in the investigations he con- honor could have come to two brothers thing. And, therefore, I support this ne- ducted. who grew up in poverty here in Cleve- gotiated deal and I ask my colleagues The people of Cleveland and Ohio land?’’ to do the same. have been blessed throughout his life And he tells a story about his moth- With that, Mr. Speaker, I have com- and hold abiding gratitude for his ex- er. He would always get tears in his pleted my time on the floor. traordinary accomplishments and gen- eyes when he would talk of his mother. I notice that two of my colleagues erous spirit. I can still hear his laugh. She had become ill at one point, and he are here to speak to the passing of one I am privileged, actually, to have went to visit her. of our Members of this House who served with Congressman Stokes for al- And he said, ‘‘I took her hands to served here for many, many years. most a quarter century and hold last- give her some comfort and, when I felt f ing memories of his deep love for his those hard, cold hands from scrubbing wife, for his mother, for his brother, for floors in order to give me an education, HONORING REPRESENTATIVE his children, and his grandchildren. LOUIS STOKES I began to understand what her life was He had indefatigable and inspired ef- about, what her life meant.’’ And that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under forts to gain respect and equal justice piercing memory Lou carried with him the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- in the law for all of our citizens. And every day of his life. uary 6, 2015, the gentlewoman from he saw progress, great progress, in his ‘‘Beginning in junior high school, Ohio (Ms. KAPTUR) is recognized for the lifetime that we have so far to go. Stokes took jobs delivering the Cleve- remainder of the hour as the designee I witnessed his perseverance in build- land News, shining shoes, and working of the minority leader. ing America’s communities forward in a small factory that made canned Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I would and his dedication to meeting our Na- whipped cream.’’ like to extend deepest thanks to Con- tion’s obligations to veterans, to ad- When he was 16, a man named Isadore gressman GARAMENDI for sharing his vance space science, and to catapult Apisdorf hired him to perform odd jobs time with us and, also, to Congress- Cleveland’s health and human services at his Army-Navy surplus store on woman EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, who to the top rung of national assets. lower Prospect Avenue. Seeing some- has been waiting almost an hour to I have so many memories of Con- thing in the youngster, Apisdorf ig- share her memories of a very great gressman Stokes. I can remember one nored the risk to his business in those American. time in a subcommittee he had the days and hired Stokes as a salesman. We are here this evening, Mr. Speak- head of Arlington Cemetery come up, When speaking of his early years, er, and we rise to honor the illustrious and he had these big volumes that he Stokes always remembered to mention career of a dear friend and stellar col- brought with him of who were the vet- the kindness demonstrated to him by a league, the late Congressman Louis erans who were interred there. man ‘‘who sort of acted like a father to Stokes from Cleveland, Ohio. And Congressman Stokes pointed out me,’’ Congressman Stokes said. Our hearts are heavy, but immensely to the entire committee, ‘‘Go down and Stokes graduated from Central High grateful for his path-breaking life and read the roster.’’ And the roster said, School in 1943. And with World War II legendary generous service. As the first ‘‘No name,’’ ‘‘No name,’’ ‘‘No name,’’ raging, he joined the Army and was as- African American Member of Congress ‘‘No name.’’ And Congressman Stokes signed to a segregated unit that re- elected to serve from Ohio, he wrote informed us that, in fact, those were mained Stateside, mainly in the south. new history for America, for Ohio, Africa Americans who had died in serv- Stokes recalled a layover his unit every day of his life. ice to our country, but they were bur- once had in Memphis where a group of

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Committee. graduating from Cleveland State Univer- In Cleveland, Stokes’ political muscle was Louis Stokes embodied so many sity’s Cleveland Marshall College of Law in the 21st Congressional District Caucus, a po- 1953. memories and so much progress that he litical organization founded by his late Stokes opened up a small law office on St. helped not just Cleveland, not just brother that became so powerful, its ability Clair Avenue, and was later joined by his Ohio, but our country and people ev- to influence election outcomes sometimes brother. Carl also became a lawyer and, in erywhere to persevere, no matter what surpassed that of the Cuyahoga County 1962, became the first black Democrat elect- the odds. Democratic Party. ed to the Ohio House. I shall miss him. What a gifted leader When Stokes and the caucus urged Demo- Around this time, Stokes drew the atten- has lived among us. I know all of the crats in his district to vote against a sitting tion of Norman Minor, considered one of the Democratic president in the Ohio presi- greatest lawyers in Ohio history and the people of Ohio join me, as do our col- dential primary in 1980, they did just that, greatest black lawyer Cleveland ever pro- leagues, in saying: May the angels supporting Massachusetts Sen. Edward Ken- duced. carry him to a deserved, peaceful rest nedy over President Jimmy Carter by a mar- ‘‘I tried to be like Norman Minor in every close to the heart of God. gin of nearly 2–1. way I could,’’ Stokes recalled in 2014. ‘‘Carl There are other Members that wish Stokes never lost an election. Nor did he loved politics. I didn’t have that love. I loved to speak this evening. I just feel very forget where he came from. being a lawyer.’’ honored to be here. I can still see Lou And he never strayed from his commit- MAKING HISTORY ment to expand political and economic op- in the cloakroom in the back with his On the night of Nov. 7, 1967, Stokes sat portunities for minorities. with Martin Luther King Jr. in the Rocke- good friend, Bill Clay, and some of the In an interview at his home just a month feller Building just west of Public Square, guys. We weren’t included, as women, before his death and days after he learned of and experienced what he described as ‘‘a pio- his terminal illness, Stokes emotionally in those conversations, but we re- neering political event for America’’—Carl reminisced on his storybook life. spected them. Stokes’ election as the nation’s first black, ‘‘I was a very blessed guy,’’ he began. ‘‘I’ve And he was always cordial. He always big-city mayor. sort of stood halfway turned so he been blessed with the opportunity to partici- In 1965 and again two years later, King had pate in history, to rise to opportunities I could say hello to those Members going made numerous trips to Cleveland aimed at never envisioned . . . and to provide for peo- registering blacks to vote. Carl Stokes lost by. He had a special gracious manner ple opportunities that, in many cases, they about him. the 1965 mayoral primary by about 1,700 would have never had. votes. Two years later, he beat Republican ‘‘We have been blessed as a family with a [From Cleveland.com, Aug. 19, 2015] Seth Taft by about 2,500 votes. legacy we can always be proud of. Together LOU STOKES—THE CONGRESSMAN, LEADING Lou Stokes said King was ‘‘tremendously with Carl, we made a name that stood for LAWYER AND TOWERING POLITICAL PRES- helpful’’ to his brother in both those elec- something. ENCE HAS DIED tions. ‘‘What greater honor could have come to (By Brent Larkin) Less than a month after his brother’s win- two brothers who grew up in poverty here in ning election, Stokes enjoyed his own first CLEVELAND, OH.—Louis Stokes, whose Cleveland?’’ moment of fame, arguing a case before the iconic career in public life assures him a HUMBLE BEGINNINGS U.S. Supreme Court. place as one of the most revered, respected Lou Stokes was born Feb. 23, 1925, the first The case involved John Terry, a Cleveland and powerful figures in Cleveland history, of two children born to Charles and Louise man suspected of preparing to rob a Euclid died Tuesday night. Stokes. Carl was born a little more than two Avenue store downtown in 1963. Terry and He was 90. years later. two others were stopped on the sidewalk by The older brother of former Mayor Carl B. Their father died when Lou was three, and a Cleveland policeman, who frisked Terry Stokes had an aggressive form of cancer, di- Louise Stokes took an $8–a-day job as a do- and found a gun. agnosed in late June. mestic worker at homes in the eastern sub- The landmark case of Terry v. Ohio upheld A proud, personable and gracious man urbs. To help raise the young boys in their the arrest, but allowed police to stop and whose dress and manner exuded dignity, small apartment on East 69th Street, frisk suspects only when the officer has a Stokes never wanted to be a politician, as- Louise’s mother moved to Cleveland from ‘‘reasonable suspicion’’ the suspect is about piring instead to become Cleveland’s leading Georgia. to commit a crime, and may be armed and black lawyer. Stokes spoke often and with great emotion dangerous. But the reluctant officeholder who came to of his mother, and her repeated lectures on That same year, another landmark Su- Congress in 1969 left it 30 years later as a the importance of an education. preme Court ruling known as ‘‘one man, one towering political figure both in Washington ‘‘One night, she was lying in bed ill and I vote’’ led to Carl Stokes and Gov. James and at home. went into her room and sat with her,’’ Rhodes collaborating in the creation of a Mayor Frank Jackson was one of dozens to Stokes recalled during an interview last year new, majority-minority congressional dis- publicly mourn the death of his longtime at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. trict comprised of Cleveland’s East Side and friend. ‘‘I took her hands to give her some com- some eastern suburbs. ‘‘Congressman Louis Stokes’ long career in fort. And when I felt those hard, cold hands At his brother’s urging, a reluctant Lou public life was a model of how to serve with from scrubbing floors in order to give me an Stokes put his law career on hold and be- dignity, integrity and honor,’’ Jackson said. education, I began to understand what she came a candidate. In the Democratic pri- ‘‘His service paved the way for many who meant.’’ mary, Stokes beat 13 opponents, including would follow in both public and private ca- Beginning in junior high, Stokes took jobs George Forbes, Leo Jackson and George reers. I know full well that, but for him, I delivering the Cleveland News, shining shoes White. would have never had the opportunity to be- and working in a small factory that made In January 1969, Stokes entered Congress come mayor.’’ canned whip cream. along with Shirley Chisholm of New York For more than three decades, Stokes, his When Stokes was 16, Isadore Apisdorf hired and William ‘‘Bill’’ Clay of Missouri. Their brother, former Council President George him to perform odd jobs at his Army-Navy elections brought to nine the number of Forbes, and former Cleveland School Board surplus store on lower Prospect Avenue. See- blacks in Congress. President Arnold Pinkney dominated every ing something in the youngster, Apisdorf ig- Stokes immediately began to make his aspect of black political life in the city. nored the risks to his business and hired mark, becoming a founding member of the Now, only Forbes survives. Stokes as a salesman. Congressional Black Caucus a little more ‘‘The four of us had parallel careers in pub- When speaking of his early years, Stokes than a year after taking office. lic life,’’ Forbes said. ‘‘It was not unusual for always remembered to mention the kindness Always served well by his personality, some of the things we did or said to be ques- demonstrated to him by a man ‘‘who sort of Stokes was a tall, hard-working man with a tioned. But not Lou Stokes. If he said it, or acted like a father to me.’’ loud, infectious laugh. His gentle nature did it, it was like a pronouncement from Stokes graduated from Central High masked a steely commitment—and, at times, Sinai. It was the gospel. It was the last word. School in 1943. With World War II raging, he he was viewed as a bit too thin-skinned. Nev- No one disagreed with him.’’ joined the Army and was assigned to a seg- ertheless, among his colleagues, Stokes was Stokes’ resume in the House included regated unit that remained stateside, mainly always considered one of the body’s most stints as chairman of the select committee in the South. Stokes recalled a layover his popular members. that from 1976 to 1978 investigated the assas- unit once had in Memphis where a group of When Tip O’Neill became speaker of the sinations of President John F. Kennedy and German prisoners of war in a train station U.S. House in 1977, Stokes’ career took off. Martin Luther King Jr., chairman of the restaurant were treated better than the O’Neill’s respect for Stokes earned him pres- House Ethics Committee, a member of the black soldiers. tigious and powerful committee assign- House select committee that investigated After the war, Stokes attended Western ments, which often translated into federal the Iran-Contra affair, and the first black to Reserve University on the G.I. Bill. He spending on projects important to Cleveland.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08SE7.053 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5820 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 ‘‘We had a very special relationship,’’ the House. Two years later, at age 71, Stokes younger brother, Carl B. Stokes, the Stokes said of O’Neill during his July 14 had open heart surgery at the Cleveland first African American mayor of a interview. ‘‘He used to call me ‘Louie, my Clinic and a tumor removed from his vocal major American city, elected in 1967. pal.’ He gave me some very tough assign- cords. ments.’’ When, in April 1996, Carl Stokes died of Prior to serving in Congress, Mr. In 1987, Stokes had a memorable back-and- cancer, Stokes lost his best friend. Stokes served as a civil rights lawyer. forth with Oliver North during the Iran- THE DENOUEMENT He was the first African American to Contra hearings, telling the Marine Corps By 1998, after 30 years in office, Stokes de- represent the State of Ohio in Congress lieutenant colonel, ‘‘While I admire your cided not to seek re-election. and was a founding member of the Con- love for America, I just hope you will never On the day he announced his retirement, gressional Black Caucus. Throughout forget that others, too, love America just as Plain Dealer columnist Elizabeth Auster much as you do—and . . . will die for Amer- his tenure in the House, he chaired sev- wrote, ‘‘Stokes brought more than money ica just as quickly as you will.’’ eral congressional committees and was home from Washington. He also brought THE POWER BROKER the first African American to win a laughter and inspiration and pride. And seat on the House Committee on Ap- Back in Cleveland, the 1971 decision by sometimes those are harder to come by.’’ Carl Stokes to leave town for a television ca- Then-Cleveland Mayor Michael White said propriations. reer in New York instead of seeking a third of Stokes, ‘‘Someone will fill his seat, but I During his long tenure in Congress, term as mayor created a significant power don’t think anyone will ever fill his shoes.’’ he headed and participated in several vacuum within the black political establish- It was always a foregone conclusion major House investigations. In March ment. Stokes’ job would pass to Stephanie Tubbs of 1977, he was appointed to lead the Stokes moved decisively to fill that vacu- Jones, county prosecutor at the time. When um, and Democratic leaders awarded him a Tubbs Jones died unexpectedly in 2008, Select Committee on Assassinations, co-chairmanship of the county party. But Marcia Fudge became only the third person formed to conduct an investigation of Forbes and Arnold Pinkney were becoming to hold the seat. the circumstances surrounding the powerful black political figures in their own In retirement, Stokes became senior coun- deaths of President John F. Kennedy right. sel at the Cleveland-based law firm of what and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For the next 10 to 15 years, the inevitable was then Squire Sanders & Dempsey. He He also served as the chairman of the tensions that arise with power-sharing led to served on several corporate boards, including public disagreements and some angry private Forest City Enterprises. House Permanent Select Committee on moments—with Call and Post founder and When asked in the July interview about Intelligence and became the first Afri- publisher W.O. Walker often serving as a me- the lack of civility in Washington today, can American Member of Congress to diator. Stokes said he was sometimes embarrassed head this committee. Over time, those strains disappeared. And to be a former member of Congress. while Forbes would eventually cement a leg- He was the dean of the Ohio congres- ‘‘I have members of Congress whom I see, sional delegation. His work in the area acy as the most powerful City Council presi- on both sides of the aisle, and they tell me, dent in Cleveland history and Pinkney twice ‘Louie, you wouldn’t want to be here now.’ of health led to his appointment as a waged competitive campaigns for mayor and It’s a waste of your time and intellect to be member of the Pepper Commission of became a nationally recognized political involved there now and see how difficult it is comprehensive health care, and he was consultant, there was never any doubt who to concentrate on doing what’s best for peo- the founder and chairman of the Con- owned the magic political name. ple—considering you were sent there to help gressional Black Caucus Health That name at times moved Stokes and the people. That’s gone now.’’ Braintrust. In 1981, he chaired the 21st Congressional District Caucus to part Stokes retired from the law firm in 2012, ways with the Democratic Party. And House Committee on Standards of Offi- and resigned from the Forest City board last cial Conduct. Stokes was not above using the caucus as a year. In recent months, he spent time assist- weapon to punish and defeat candidates he ing his daughter, Cleveland Municipal Court When Louis Stokes retired in 1998, he believed did not deserve black votes. Judge Angela Stokes, who is contesting dis- became the first African American in The caucus’ influence was often most pro- ciplinary charges filed against her by the the history of the U.S. Congress to re- nounced in down-the-ballot races for judge Ohio Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Counsel. tire after 30 years of service. Following and other offices. But in the 1977 election for Besides Angela, he is survived by his wife mayor, one of the most competitive and dra- his service in Congress, he became a of 55 years, Jeanette (Jay); daughter Shelley senior counsel at Squire, Sanders & matic in the city’s history, support from the Stokes-Hammond, retired public affairs di- Stokes brothers probably made the dif- rector at Howard University; daughter Lori, Dempsey, LLP, a global law firm, and ference in Dennis Kucinich’s victory over a television news anchor in New York City; distinguished visiting professor at the Democratic Party-backed Edward Feighan. son Chuck, editorial and public affairs direc- Mandel School of Applied Social Tim Hagan served as Feighan’s de facto tor at a Detroit television station; and seven Sciences at Case Western Reserve Uni- campaign manager. Several months after the grandchildren. election, he would become chairman of the versity. Funeral arrangements are pending. county’s Democratic Party. He also served as a vice chairman of ‘‘If Congressman Stokes was with you, it Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the Pew Environmental Health Com- gave you unquestioned credibility with the EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, who I mission at the Johns Hopkins School of people he represented,’’ said Hagan. ‘‘It made know was a very, very dear friend of Public Health and was appointed by the difference between winning or losing an Congressman Stokes. I thank her so the former Health and Human Services election. Lou’s endorsement was the most much for joining us this evening. important endorsement a candidate sought.’’ Secretary, Donna Shalala, as chairman There were a few stumbles, but none b 2100 of the Advisory Committee on Minor- major. And they did little or nothing to tar- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of ity Health. nish Stokes’ relationship with his constitu- Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to As a founding member of the Con- ents. [In 1983, following a late-night session gressional Black Caucus, he engineered of Congress, he was convicted on a minor join Congresswoman KAPTUR in sharing charge of driving under the influence and some sentiments. a vehicle that would foster collabora- also of running a red light; Stokes said he Mr. Speaker, I stand in recognition of tion and strategic alliances for genera- was overly tired but sober, but decided not the late Congressman Louis Stokes, a tions. Because of his visionary leader- to appeal the jury verdict.] In the early dear friend and a tremendous patriot, ship, we all benefit from an organiza- 1990s, he had 551 overdrafts at the House who dedicated his life to serving our tion powerful enough to engage, em- Bank, most for small amounts. great Nation. He was dedicated to ex- power, and excite generations of Afri- In 1993, Stokes reached the height of his can American leaders who influence power in Congress, joining the prestigious panding political and economic oppor- ‘‘College of Cardinals’’ when he became chair tunities for all Americans, and he was the political landscape, impact the out- of the Appropriations subcommittee for the determined to transcend the culture of come of elections, and serve as strong Veterans Administration and Housing and discrimination and injustice. voices for those weakened by poverty, Urban Development. It was a position that Louis Stokes rose from humble be- discrimination, and lack of oppor- gave Stokes enormous say in how and where ginnings in the local housing projects tunity. tens of billions in federal dollars were spent. of Cleveland, Ohio, to serve 30 years in Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Cen- the U.S. House of Representatives. He to have had the privilege of serving ter on East 105th Street is one of several Cleveland buildings named in his honor. was first elected in 1968. Reluctant to with this Congressman. I was inspired But his enthusiasm for the job would soon enter the political arena, Stokes was by his intelligence, preparation, dig- wane. In 1994, Republicans took control of persuaded to run for office by his nity, generosity, and forward thinking.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:15 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.029 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5821 He leaves behind a legacy that inspires vealed some of what he was able to brary and taught a TCU course called not only those who served with him, bring as a negotiator and a statesman Congress and the Presidents for more but a generation of future leaders. to the work here. than 20 years. His intention to keep the I am grateful for this vision that he He was a passionate fighter for the class small was simply impossible, as had, his integrity, his grace, his friend- people of our country, especially those his enrollment grew at an increasing ship, and his mentorship. of ordinary means who might not have rate every year. Ms. KAPTUR. Thank you, Congress- their voices heard, and when he got Speaker Wright always treated me woman EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of into a topic that he loved, he was abso- graciously. Here I was from Ohio, a Texas, a long way from Cleveland, for lutely unstoppable. completely different part of the coun- your great service and for sharing your He was a gifted orator. He spoke with try, but I appreciate the fact that he memories of our beloved friend, Con- all of his heart, and he elevated this assisted my efforts to seek a seat on gressman Louis Stokes. House and the people who served in it. the Committee on Appropriations—it GENERAL LEAVE He loved Congress. He referred to it as took me over a decade to arrive there— Ms. KAPTUR. I know others want to a heady place to be, where Members of since no one from our part of Ohio had enter material in the RECORD in mem- both political parties should cooperate ever served on it. ory of Congressman Stokes. to make America a world leader and to He saw the exclusion, and he helped Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- build and support a strong middle me. I am so grateful to him forever for sent that all Members have 5 legisla- class. that and what I have been able to do to tive days within which to revise and His early life growing up during the help the country in that position. extend their remarks and include ex- Great Depression had a permanent im- He and I shared many experiences traneous material on the subject of print on him, and he never forgot the and pursuits during our shared years in this Special Order. common person. His service in the Congress, but one of my favorite The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Army during World War II instilled in memories is something we had in com- objection to the request of the gentle- him a life of service and a dedication to mon, and that was a love of gardening woman from Ohio? help those less fortunate, but also a and roses. He was especially fond of a There was no objection. passion for liberty. gray-purplish variety of rose that he Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I also His legislative achievements were le- had raised to perfection. He just loved wanted to mention that Congressman gion. He helped create the Clean Water life. Stokes’ beautiful wife, Jeanette, who Act and the Interstate Highway Sys- Speaker Wright would often quote was at his side through all his years of tem, and he helped guarantee benefits Horace Greeley in saying: ‘‘Fame is a service; his daughters, Angela, Shelley, for returning veterans. I remember vapor; popularity an accident; riches Lori; his son, Chuck; and seven grand- what a master he was. I believe he take wings; those who cheer today may children. chaired the House Public Works Com- curse tomorrow; only one thing en- What an amazing family—the Stokes mittee and rose from there. dures—character.’’ family has made many contributions to I can still see him making the case, Speaker Wright was certainly a man Ohio and to our country, but I think right at this podium here in the House, of great character and great talent and Jeanette and Congressman Stokes are for a modern transportation bill, clink- ability and great accomplishment. proudest of the children and grand- ing dimes in a large glass bowl to say We shall miss him greatly. May the children that they have raised. They that we have to pay our way forward hearts of his loved ones, his beloved have represented the family well dur- here. He understood what it took to wife, Betty; his four children; 15 grand- ing this most difficult time. build and maintain a great nation’s children; 24 great-grandchildren; and HONORING SPEAKER JIM WRIGHT prosperity. He was a terrific, terrific his sister Betty Lee Wright be warmed Ms. KAPTUR. I would like to turn to orator. by the light of his memory and the leg- a different subject, if I might, in the re- In foreign affairs, Speaker Wright acy of liberty he bestowed upon us all maining time. had a contribution that one could de- and the great affection we shall always Mr. Speaker, several weeks ago, scribe as profound. He was a peace- have for him in our hearts. there was a Special Order that was maker. He visited the Middle East and May God bless the Wright family. given on Speaker Jim Wright, and I facilitated the meeting that led to the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance was unable, because of duties in Ohio, accord between Israel and Egypt in of my time. to join my remarks to those of his 1977. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, Louis friends and colleagues here in the Con- More than a decade later, he led a Stokes rose from the local housing projects to gress. I rise tonight to honor him for successful push for a compromise that serve 30 years in the U.S. House, becoming the leader and master of the legislative would end the war between the Sandi- a potent symbol for his Cleveland-based ma- process that Speaker Jim Wright of nista government and the Contras in jority-black district. Reluctant to enter the polit- Fort Worth, Texas, was. Nicaragua. Over time, his approach ical arena, Stokes was persuaded to run for He approached life with an eager and would lead to the end of U.S. military office by his prominent brother and by commu- courageous mission and a true demo- financing and the start of democrat- nity members he had served for decades as a cratic heart. He loved this House. He ically held elections there. How many civil rights lawyer. just loved it. He just basked in its Americans can say they have ever been His accomplishments were substantive and glory and its power, and he had the involved in something of that mag- of historic proportions. The first Black to rep- keenness of intellect, the balance of nitude? resent Ohio, Stokes chaired several congres- knowledge, the intuition, the direction, In his farewell speech before Con- sional committees (including the Permanent and the wisdom that comes from the gress, Speaker Wright said: ‘‘When Select Intelligence Committee) and was the long years of experience that he had at vengeance becomes more desirable first African American to win a seat on the the level of Fort Worth and then the than vindication, harsh personal at- powerful House Appropriations Committee. State of Texas and then, obviously, fed- tacks on one another’s motives, one He used his success to try to increase op- erally. another’s character, drown out the portunities for millions of African Americans, He was a veteran of World War II and quiet logic of serious debate on impor- saying, ‘‘I’m going to keep on denouncing the had been a pilot and received the Dis- tant issues, things that we ought to be inequities of this system, but I’m going to work tinguished Flying Cross. He was involved ourselves in, surely that is un- within it. To go outside the system would be truly—truly—a courageous hero for our worthy of our institution, unworthy of to deny myself—to deny my own existence. country and chose to serve then in our American political process. All of I’ve beaten the system. I’ve proved it can be elected life. us in both parties must resolve to bring done—so have a lot of others.’’ Stokes contin- What I will forever remember of him this period of mindless cannibalism to ued, ‘‘But the problem is that a black man has was his dignity and his strength. His an end. There has been enough of it.’’ to be extra special to win in this system. Why personal ability to also forgive those Speaker Wright returned to Fort should you have to be a super black to get who sought to harm him and move on Worth where he donated his official pa- someplace? That’s what’s wrong in the soci- was an amazing trait, and I think it re- pers to Texas Christian University’s li- ety. The ordinary black man doesn’t have the

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Stokes and his younger brother, Carl, millions of federal dollars into projects in his funding anticommunist Nicaraguan Contras were raised by their widowed mother, whose home state. He eventually became an Appro- through weapons sales to Tehran. At one salary as a domestic was supplemented by priations subcommittee chair, or ‘‘cardinal,’’ for juncture he reminded North, ‘‘I wore [the uni- welfare payments. Louis Stokes supplemented Veterans, HUD, and Independent Agencies. form] as proudly as you do, even when our the family income by shining shoes around the Stokes was the second African-American ‘‘car- government required black and white soldiers Cleveland projects and clerking at an Army/ dinal’’ ever (the first, Julian Dixon of California, in the same Army to live, sleep, eat and travel Navy store. He attended Cleveland’s public chaired the DC Subcommittee). Years later, separate and apart, while fighting and dying schools and served as a personnel specialist Stokes said of the Appropriations Committee, for our country.’’ in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He re- ‘‘It’s the only committee to be on. All the rest House leaders repeatedly sought to cap- turned home with an honorable discharge, tak- is window dressing.’’ In addition to chairing an italize on Stokes’s image as a stable, trust- ing jobs in the Veterans Administration and Appropriations subcommittee, Stokes is one of worthy, and competent adjudicator—turning to Treasury Department offices in Cleveland fewer than two dozen African Americans ever him to lead high-profile committees and han- while attending college at night with the help to chair a House committee and one of just a dle controversial national issues, as well as of the GI Bill. He attended the Cleveland Col- handful to wield the gavel on multiple panels: the occasional ethics scandals in the House. lege of Western Reserve University from 1946 the Permanent Select Committee on Intel- When Representative Henry Gonzalez of to 1948. Stokes eventually earned a J.D. from ligence (100th Congress), the Committee on Texas resigned as chairman of the Select the Cleveland Marshall School of Law in 1953 Standards of Official Conduct (97th–98th Con- Committee on Assassinations, Speaker Thom- and, with his brother, opened the law firm gresses, 102nd Congress), and the Select as P. (Tip) O’Neill of Massachusetts tapped Stokes and Stokes. On August 21, 1960, Committee on Assassinations (95th Con- Stokes to lead the panel, which was inves- Louis Stokes married Jeanette (Jay) Francis, gress). tigating the circumstances surrounding the and they raised four children: Shelly, Louis C., The growing ranks of black Members sought deaths of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Angela, and Lorene. to create a power base, realizing—in the Martin Luther King, Jr. In 1978, Stokes’s com- He devoted himself to his law practice, words of Representative William (Bill) Clay, Sr. mittee filed 27 volumes of hearings and a final where he became involved in a number of civil of Missouri they ‘‘had to parlay massive voting report that recommended administrative and rights—related cases—often working pro bono potential into concrete economic results.’’, As legislative reforms. While the panel found that on behalf of poor clients and activists. He was freshman House Members, Stokes and Clay the King and the Kennedy murders may have an active participant in civic affairs. Working quickly developed an enduring friendship and involved multiple assassins (James Earl Ray on behalf of the Cleveland NAACP, Stokes became strong supporters of the formation of and Lee Harvey Oswald have traditionally helped challenge the Ohio legislature’s redis- the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), to been described as lone killers), it concluded tricting in 1965 that followed the Supreme promote economic, educational, and social there was no evidence to support assertions Court’s ‘‘one man, one vote’’ decision. issues that were important to African Ameri- of a broad conspiracy involving domestic The state legislature had fragmented the cans. This strategy dovetailed with Stokes’s groups or foreign governments—an assess- congressional districts that overlay Cleveland, perception of his role as an advocate for the ment that has been upheld for the past three diluting black voting strength. Stokes joined ‘‘black community’’ in his district. Stokes decades. The committee did suggest that Os- forces with Charles Lucas, a black Repub- served as chairman of the CBC for two con- wald may have had an accomplice on Dealey lican, to challenge that action. They lost their secutive terms beginning in 1972, after Chair- Plaza, where Kennedy was killed in November case in U.S. District Court, but based on man Charles Diggs, Jr., of Michigan resigned 1963. Stokes’s written appeal, the U.S. Supreme from the post. A centrist, Stokes was widely Stokes’s chairmanship of the Select Com- Court agreed with the brief in 1967. From that credited with shepherding the group away mittee on Assassinations led to his appoint- decision followed the creation of Ohio’s first from the polarizing politics of various black ment by Speaker O’Neill in 1981 as chairman majority-black district. Later that year, in De- factions toward a more stable and organized of the House Committee on Standards of Offi- cember 1967, Stokes made an oral argument policy agenda. cial Conduct (often called the Ethics Com- before the U.S. Supreme Court in Terry v. Using his position as CBC chairman and his mittee). Stokes steered the panel through a Ohio, a precedent-setting case that defined increasing influence on the Appropriations turbulent period that included investigations of the legality of police search and seizure proce- Committee, Representative Stokes pushed a Members implicated in the Federal Bureau of dures. legislative agenda that mirrored the needs of Investigation’s ABSCAM sting and a sex scan- At his brother Carl’s behest Louis Stokes his majority-black district. He earned a reputa- dal that involved two House Members and cur- made his first run for elective office in 1968. tion as a congenial but determined activist for rent and former House Pages. He sought to win the seat in the newly created minority issues, consistently scoring as one of During the 1990s, Stokes’s seniority made congressional district that encompassed much the most liberal Members of the House in the him an influential voice on the Appropriations of the east side of Cleveland. Stokes was Americans for Democratic Action and the Committee. In 1993, at the start of the 103rd hardly a typical newcomer to the political cam- American Federation of Labor and Congress Congress, he assumed the chairman’s gavel paign. First, his brother, Mayor Stokes, put the of Industrial Organizations vote tallies. He ad- of the Subcommittee on VA, HUD, and Inde- services of his political network at Louis’s dis- vocated more funding for education (particu- pendent Agencies, which controlled one of the posal. Stokes won by a landslide. He won his larly for minority colleges), affirmative action largest chunks of discretionary spending in the subsequent 14 general elections by lopsided programs to employ more blacks, housing and federal budget. Stokes prodded federal agen- margins in the heavily Democratic district tak- urban development projects, and initiatives to cies to hire and serve more minorities. Repub- ing as much as 88 percent of the vote. improve access to health care for working- licans praised him for his nonpartisan leader- As a freshman Representative, Stokes re- class Americans. In the 1980s, Stokes vocal- ship of the subcommittee, but when the GOP ceived assignments on the Education and ized black concerns that the Ronald W. won control of the House in the 1994 elec- Labor Committee and the Internal Security Reagan administration was intent on rolling tions, and Stokes became the Ranking Mem- Committee (formerly the House Un-American back minority gains made in the 1960s and ber of the panel, he often found himself fight- Activities Committee). He enthusiastically ac- 1970s. He described conservative efforts to ing Republican efforts to trim federal spending cepted the former assignment, believing Edu- scale back school desegregation efforts and that involved cutting welfare programs, includ- cation and Labor would be a prime platform affirmative action programs—as well as mas- ing public housing. from which he could push the agenda for his sive spending on military programs—as a ‘‘full In January 1998, Stokes announced his re- urban district: job training, economic oppor- scale attack’’ on the priorities of the black tirement from the House, noting that he want- tunity, and educational interests. But Stokes community. He also was an early advocate of ed to leave ‘‘without ever losing an election.’’ was less pleased with the Internal Security federal government intervention in the fight Moreover, a new generation of rising black panel, which had lapsed into an increasingly against HIV/AIDS. politicians Cleveland was displacing those of irrelevant entity since its heyday investigating From his seat on the Permanent Select Stokes’s generation. Among his proudest ac- communists in the 1940s and 1950s. (House Committee on Intelligence, Stokes was a par- complishments as a Representative, Stokes

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House. ‘‘When I started this journey, I realized uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the Christ’s words, of course, are true. that I was the first black American ever to hold gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. RUS- Iranian deeds speak louder than words. this position in this state,’’ Stokes told a news- SELL) for 30 minutes. paper reporter. ‘‘I had to write the book . . . Mr. RUSSELL. Mr. Speaker, it is a The problem is both word and deed are I was going to set a standard of excellence psychological fact of life that, when it reprehensible, which should cause us that would give any successor something to comes to human beings, the best pre- even more alarm. Don’t believe me? Here are the facts shoot for.’’ After his congressional career, dictor of future behavior is past behav- Louis Stokes resumed his work as a lawyer. of Iranian actions under this regime. ior, period, end of story. 1979, hostage crisis. From the mo- He was a great American Hero—to be ad- Psychologists who study human be- ment this regime came into being, the mired and remembered by us all. havior agree that past behavior is a first act was to overrun the United Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- useful marker for future behavior, but member the life of a truly remarkable man— States Embassy in Tehran, terrorizing only under certain specific conditions. 66 American hostages for 444 days, former Congressman Louis B. Stokes, who For example, high-frequency, habitual passed away last month at the age of 90. most of them, and forcing abandon- behaviors are more predictive than in- ment of our U.S. Embassy and con- It was my honor to meet with Congressman frequent behaviors. Predictions work Stokes when I was a staffer in the office of sulates. best if done over short periods of time, 1982–1992, Lieutenant Colonel William Congressman Ron Dellums. I later had the based upon these behaviors. The antici- Buckley, the CIA Station Chief and honor to serve with him as a member of the pated situation must be essentially the Vietnam warrior, decorated for valor, House of Representatives as we worked to same as the past situation that acti- is tortured and brutally murdered. secure funding for homeless shelters in my vated the behavior in the first place. David Anderson, a reporter of great district. Also, the behavior did not change by renown, was captured and held for 7 Congressman Stokes was a trailblazer. corrective or negative action or feed- Born in Cleveland in 1925, he loved his years. back. The person must remain essen- American University President David home city and his home state of Ohio. And he tially unchanged in their consistent be- Dodge was captured and held for a was determined to improve the lives of every- havior. The person must be fairly con- year. one in his community. After serving in the mili- sistent in his or her behaviors over 1983, April 18, the U.S. Embassy in tary, he returned home to become a civil rights time. Beirut is bombed, murdering 63, 17 of attorney and work on behalf of the poor and Forensic psychologists that observe them Americans. The entire CIA Mid- disenfranchised. such behavior often use metaphor to dle East contingent is reportedly mur- Raised in poverty along with his brother warn of serious danger by referring to dered. The entire operation was di- Carl, he dreamed of a more just and equal such individuals as ‘‘a ticking time rected by Hezbollah and financed by world. He refused to allow prejudice or adver- bomb’’ or as one ‘‘carrying a hand gre- Iran. sity to slow him down. nade, and it is just a matter of when October 23, the United States Marine Through his life, Lou showed an unwavering the pin is pulled.’’ barracks in Beirut was destroyed by commitment to the people of Cleveland, and What happens if we apply these same the largest nonnuclear explosion deto- particularly the vulnerable and voiceless. criteria to Iran’s behavior? The result nated on Earth by the hand of an Ira- As the first African American member of is the same. Psychologically, there is nian terrorist; 241 United States Ma- Congress from Ohio—and an original co- no reason to expect future behavioral rines are slaughtered, and 100 are founder of the Congressional Black Caucus change, given Iran’s 36 years of bad be- wounded. and founding chair of the CBC’s Health Brain havior. During the same attack, the French Trust—Congressman Stokes was a proud The record of history since 1979 is barracks are destroyed by another Ira- voice for civil rights and equality. clear with regard to Iran’s actions with nian terrorist bomb that murders 58 And as the first African American to serve the West and, in particular, the United French paratroopers. on the House Appropriations committee—the States. For 30 of those 36 years, the December 12, 1983, the U.S. Embassy committee on which I now serve—Congress- United States has declared Iran as the in Kuwait was bombed by Iranian ter- man Stokes worked tirelessly to bring re- most active state sponsor of terrorism rorists from Iranian-backed Hezbollah sources and opportunities to folks struggling in the world. and Dawa, murdering 5 and wounding across the country. For 36 years, Iran has brutally mur- 86. Seventeen members of the Dawa are In many ways, Congressman Stokes was dered more Americans than any other captured and arrested in connection. ahead of his time. He was one of the earliest terror group or state sponsor of terror. Iranian-sponsored terrorist acts then and most vocal supporters of addressing the Their clerics have declared fatwas on are perpetrated for years to come to burgeoning HIV/AIDS crisis. the United States; their leaders have try to negotiate their release. As a veteran, he fought to ensure every vet- dubbed us the Great Satan and have 1984, September 20, United States eran had the highest possible quality services called Israel a one-bomb state, with Embassy annex in Beirut is destroyed and care upon returning home. And as the pledges to eliminate their existence. by Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists, chairman of the Appropriations subcommittee murdering 22 civilians and 2 U.S. sol- on Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban b 2115 diers. Development, he worked to ensure agency That brutal behavior earned them 1985, June 14, Trans World Airlines services reached communities of color. treatment, and rightfully so, as a pa- Flight 847 hijacked with 160 hostages. His work to combat discrimination in every riah, shunned by global economy, di- Robert Dean Stetham, a United States form—housing, education, health care access, plomacy, and withholding inter- Navy diver, is forced to kneel in front economic opportunity and more—continues to national goodwill. of an open aircraft door, shot in the inspire me. So what a fantastic time to accom- back of the head, and dumped onto the While Congressman Stokes will be greatly modate a terrorist state and make a tarmac. The remaining hostages are re- missed, his legacy and work lives on. deal. leased, following terrorist releases By opening doors of opportunity, and inspir- Some, such as Secretary of State from prisons in Israel and Lebanon. ing generations of leaders in Cleveland, Ohio John Kerry, dismiss all of Iran’s reti- 1989, July 13, Dr. Abdul Rahman and beyond, Congressman Lou Stokes has cence as posturing rhetoric. How in Ghassemlou, the Secretary General of made our nation a more just and equal place. God’s name can we be so naive at the the Kurdish Democratic Party of Iran, He was a great man and a good friend who highest levels of our Republic to be- was assassinated by Iranian operatives, will be greatly missed. My thoughts and pray- lieve it? along with two associates in Vienna, ers are with his family and my deepest grati- How in God’s name can we judge where he was secretly meeting with en- tude for sharing this great human being with Iran’s actions worthy of fair treatment voys sent by then-Iranian President us. and goodwill? Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.

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French policeman and a female neigh- port, ‘‘although Iran has traditionally The explosives were intended to be bor. backed Tajik and Shia groups opposed used to assassinate Israeli diplomats. A 1992, March 17, the Israeli Embassy to the Taliban, its enmity with the multinational investigation has pro- bombing in Buenos Aires, Argentina. United States and tensions over the duced ‘‘the clearest evidence yet that Iran’s terrorist proxy, Hezbollah, per- nuclear program led it to provide Iran was involved’’ in all three plots. petrated the suicide bomb attack on measured support to the Taliban.’’ 18 July, a suicide bomber destroyed the Israeli Embassy in Argentina, According to the Treasury Depart- an Israeli tour bus in Burgas, Bulgaria, which murdered 29 people and wounded ment, ‘‘since at least 2006, Iran has ar- murdering the bus driver and five 242 others, the great majority of which ranged frequent shipments of small Israelis, and wounding more than 30 were civilian bystanders in the vicinity arms and associated ammunition, rock- others. In an investigation in 2012, the of the embassy. et-propelled grenades, mortar rounds, Bulgarian Government found Iran and On the 17th of September 1992, Kurd- 107 mm rockets, plastic explosives, and its proxy, Hezbollah, responsible for ish leader Dr. Mohammad Sadegh probably man-portable defense systems the attack. Saeid Sharafkandi and three other Ira- to the Taliban.’’ Behavior, behavior, 36 consistent nian Kurds were assassinated at the A member of my own staff left limbs years. But now President Obama wants Mykonos Cafe in Berlin. German courts in Afghanistan by these devices. to negotiate with terrorists to prevent Through ‘‘Qods force materials sup- linked the Iranian Government and war. Minister of Intelligence, Ali Fallahian, port,’’ the report states, ‘‘we believe Mr. Speaker, we are not the to the assassination. Iran is seeking to inflict casualties on attackers here. Threat of war only U.S. and NATO forces.’’ In 2010, mul- 1994, July 18, Iran was directly re- comes from the United States when we tiple media sources reported Iran as sponsible for the Argentinian-Israeli are bullied, cajoled, attacked, or ‘‘paying Taliban fighters $1,000 for each Mutual Association Jewish community threatened. The President and Secre- U.S. soldier they kill in Afghanistan.’’ center bombing in Buenos Aires, Ar- taries Kerry, Lew, and Moniz want us gentina, which murdered 85 and wound- This is currently. Over a 6-month period in 2010, one to show goodwill for bad behavior. ed 300. The AMIA attack remains the The American people are against it, deadliest terrorist attack in Argen- ‘‘Taliban treasurer’’ claimed to have collected more than $77,000 from an Ira- as evidenced by the strong opposition tina’s history. from the majority of Americans who In 2006, an Argentine court ‘‘declared nian firm in Kabul as payment for kill- rightly deduce the deal would allow nu- former Iranian President Hashemi ing Americans. clear capacity for Iran and makes a Rafsanjani and eight others fugitives 2011, October, U.S. authorities legal path to possess weapons of mass from justice in Argentina’’ for their thwarted a terrorist plot in this town, role in the AMIA bombing. Washington, D.C., which included ‘‘the destruction. 1996, June 25, 14 members of the Ira- assassination of Saudi Arabian Ambas- The President often makes political nian-backed Saudi branch of Hezbollah sador to the United States and subse- speeches demanding we keep dangerous detonated a massive bomb in front of quent bomb attacks on Saudi and firearms out of the hands of those with the Khobar Towers, a U.S. military Israeli Embassies.’’ psychological problems, yet, under housing complex in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder identical behavioral criteria, he would terrorist attack murdered 19 Ameri- stated that the plot was ‘‘directed and give nuclear capacity to Iran. cans and wounded 372 of our service approved by elements of the Iranian While public multiple-victim shoot- men and women. Government and, specifically, senior ings are horrific, imagine an Iran with The attackers detonated a parked members of the Quds Force’’—in this a nuclear capacity. Given Iran’s pro- truck laden with the equivalent of town. The two individuals charged lific use of every form of weaponry and somewhere between 3,000 and 8,000 were ‘‘Manssor Arbabsiar, a 56-year-old export of terror, are our leaders so pounds of explosive in the Khobar Tow- naturalized U.S. citizen holding both naive to think Iran’s behavior would be ers parking lot. The resulting explosion Iranian and U.S. passports, and any better than putting a weapon in ‘‘sheared the face off an eight-story Gholam Shakuri, an Iran-based mem- the hands of a psychologically con- structure which housed U.S. Air Force ber of Iran’s Quds Force.’’ sistent and dangerous individual? personnel.’’ U.S. authorities arrested Arbabsiar Past behavior is the best predictor of 2003–2011, following the 2003 U.S. in- on September 29, 2011, with Shakuri re- future behavior. Any psychologist or vasion of Iraq, Iran undermined U.S. maining at large. criminologist will tell you this, yet the operations by ‘‘consistently supplying 2012, in March, Azerbaijan. United President is selling us on the deluded weapons, its own advisers, and Iranian States and Israeli officials were among hope that this is somehow the right proxy Hezbollah advisers from Lebanon those targeted for assassination by a and only path to take. Nonsense. to multiple residence groups, both group of the Islamic Revolutionary No alternative you say? How can that Sunni and Shia,’’ which targeted Coali- Guard Corps from Iran-linked terror- be? tion Forces. ists. They were arrested in Baku, Azer- Our own administration does not For the U.S., ‘‘concern revolved baijan. even realize that Iran’s interpretation around Iran’s role in arming and assist- According to The Washington Post, of this very deal and ours are separated ing the Shiite militias.’’ In Iraq, ‘‘the ‘‘United States and Middle Eastern of- by a fairly problematic gulf. top killer of U.S. troops’’ were IEDs, or ficials now see the attempts as part of In the last month, even the last few improvised explosive devices, which a broader campaign by Iran-linked days, Iran’s President Rouhani and his were primarily supplied by Iran. In operatives to kill foreign diplomats in foreign ministry have made public total, Iran’s support for Iraqi insur- at least seven countries over a span of statements that declare the following gents led to the death of thousands of 13 months.’’ regarding this good deal. According to U.S. soldiers and others in Iraq. How right they were. Iran and its statements from its lead- In 2010, United States Ambassador to 13–14 February, New Delhi, India, the ers, here is what they think they have Iraq James Jeffrey stated, ‘‘Up to a wife of Israeli Defense attache and her agreed to: quarter, or 1,200 of the American cas- driver were wounded after a device at- Iran can pursue the development of ualties, and some of the more horrific tached to their car exploded. The Delhi missiles without any restriction. incidents in which Americans were kid- police concluded that the suspects were They can violate the U.N. resolutions napped can be traced without doubt to members of the Iranian Revolutionary without violating the agreement. Iran these Iranian groups.’’ Guard Corps. says it is not a treaty but binding.

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In fact, they are already negoti- august body, comes in. this fight, not shoot us in the back, re- ating with Russia for the sale of SS–300 But now our President even wants to gardless of political party with anger and –400 missiles. find a political way to strip the Amer- and cynicism, leveling blame on those ican people from a vote by their duly who oppose this deal rather than on the b 2130 elected representatives to avoid the op- one who has created it. And Iran also has not agreed to in- tics of an opposition. Then, if we do this, what will the fu- spect Parchin itself, but it will refuse I guess he and President Hassan ture look like? It will look like an Iran to let anyone else inspect it. Rouhani of Iran do have something contained, not an Iran accommodated. These are from their own statements very much in common after all: not al- It will look like a Nation that led rath- in recent days. Iran’s public state- lowing a vote in their respective legis- er than cowered. ments declare, Mr. Speaker, that all lative bodies. One would expect that It will have a United States that sanctions will be lifted. from a fanatical, unstable, religious stands firm when Iran, a signatory to Under Iran’s interpretation and even dictatorship, but not in the United the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, in the stated language of the agree- States of America. does—if they ever do—decide to go ment, this includes those, such as the Mr. Speaker, the President is outside rogue, will be like North Korea, when a Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps— his constitutional authority. No other previous administration assured us they are in the agreement; they are President in the history of our Nation that, if we reached out to them with listed—and the Quds Force, the same has ever cobbled together sanctions the IAEA and lifting of sanctions and organization that we just itemized all provisions meant to prevent nuclear easing, that they would come around. of these terrorist acts, both of these capacity, to provide a de facto treaty They abandoned it. We should have groups. Two of the most reprehensible with a foreign rogue State and give known it. Their bad behavior was con- terrorist organizations in the world are them what the sanctions were intended sistent. That future was predictable. in this agreement for sanctions to be to deny. They have nuclear weapons, and we lifted. Read them. Annex II sanctions The President has acted without the knew it. We said we could trust them list. I have. consent of the people. Therefore, Mr. in a similar agreement. This flies in the face of our Presi- Speaker, the people, through their duly But our country will stand for free dent’s own statements and reassur- elected Representatives, will now act people and free economies on this ances. Under Secretary of Treasury without the consent of the President. globe. It is what we do. And if we fail Szubin assures us that sanctions on Article I, Section 8, of the United in that task, who will take our place? How we fight today determines how these organizations will be maintained. States Constitution, a document I have we shape tomorrow. Accommodating Secretary of Treasury Lew even goes defended since I was 18, states that the terrorists and nations with 36 con- further and has stated recently that, power to regulate commerce with for- sistent years of bad behavior is not the ‘‘We will not be providing any sanc- eign nations rests in the Congress of best deal we have. If Iran, like Libya, tions relief to any of these lines of ac- these United States. displays good behavior first, then we tivity and will not be delisting from Article II, Section 2, states that the will have a basis for discussion and fol- sanctions the Islamic Revolutionary President can only make a binding low-on goodwill, which we saw in that Guards Corps, the Quds Force, or any treaty with a foreign nation upon two- case. of their subsidiaries or senior offi- thirds consent with the Senate. Until then, the power of the republic cials.’’ Mr. Speaker, the President states rests with its people, not with its exec- Then, why are they in the deal? Ac- that this is not a treaty. We agree. utive. Let us never waiver from that cording to the agreement and even And, therefore, constitutionally, we position. As long as we treasure this Iran’s recent public statements, they are not bound to abide by it. Neither republic and its Constitution, this will believe that they will be lifted. are the States. Terrorists Soleimani, A.Q. Khan, nu- defend. The Supremacy Clause does not Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance merous organizations that I have had apply here. It is not a treaty. Not hav- of my time. to fight on battlefields, now we will re- ing the effect of treaty law, the States ward their bad behavior with goodwill. are free to act. And today they are and f The Islamic Revolutionary Guards will. And we will. REMEMBERING FORMER Corps and the Quds Force are both list- I call upon my colleagues, people CONGRESSMAN LOUIS STOKES ed in this agreement and have sanc- that have taken an oath to support and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under tions against them lifted, according to defend this republic, to stand with me. the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- interpretations of its terms. What a We will declare the lifting of sanc- uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the great deal. There is none better. This is tions of terrorists as laid out in the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. HOYER) the best we can do. agreement as null and void. It is illegal until 10 p.m. President Hassan Rouhani declared under past U.S. sanctions law. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise re- last month, ‘‘After the agreement is We will uphold United States sanc- gretting that I was unable to be here implemented, the economic sanctions tions law against executive fiat action. when MARCY KAPTUR, the gentlewoman will be immediately removed, meaning, We will make explicit the sense of Con- from Ohio, was talking about Rep- financial, banking, insurance, trans- gress in upcoming State actions both resentative Louis Stokes. portation, petrochemical sanctions. All legally and economically. Congressman Stokes and I were very economic sanctions will be removed.’’ We will prevent the lifting of sanc- good friends. I had the opportunity to Congratulations, Mr. President, on tions on scores of those listed in the serve with him for many years. And I that good deal and that goodwill. agreement, thereby violating section 37 wanted to take this time, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, our Nation is in grave of Annex II of the Iran deal. to thank Ms. KAPTUR for leading the danger. We are trusting a psycho- We will send a strong message to Iran special order. logically fanatical and terrorist State that the power of this republic does not On August 18, we learned of the pass- with 36 consistent years of bad behav- rest with its President. It rests by the ing of our friend, former Representa- ior to now behave well. consent of the people. We are bound to tive Lou Stokes. Perhaps the only thing missing to uphold that trust as our constitutional He was a reluctant candidate, Mr. shore up the President and Secretary duty. Speaker, who went on to serve his con- Kerry’s reassurances is perhaps an air- Mr. Speaker, I also call upon Ameri- stituents for three decades. I have had plane on the tarmac with an open door cans to stand with me. Pound the the honor of serving here for 34 years.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:31 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K08SE7.059 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5826 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 But when I first came here, of course, Stokes’ wife of 55 years, Angela, and to tional Forest System land and Bureau of I thought Lou Stokes had been here the seven grandchildren that Rep- Land Management land in central Idaho, and forever. I don’t really think I have been resentative Stokes so cherished. for other purposes. here forever. The House of Representatives was H.R. 1531. An act to amend title 5, United But he was a friend to all, respected made a better body by having Lou States Code, to provide a pathway for tem- porary seasonal employees in Federal land by his colleagues on both sides of the Stokes serve in this hall. A grateful aisle and beloved by his constituents. management agencies to compete for vacant Nation thanks him and his family for permanent positions under internal merit For three decades, he served here and sharing his life with all of us who had promotion procedures, and for other pur- left a lasting imprint on a State, our the honor and privilege and joy of serv- poses. Nation, and, indeed, the world. ing by his side in this revered House of H.R. 2131. An act to designate the Federal Lou Stokes was the first African the people that he loved and who loved building and United States courthouse lo- American to represent Ohio and the him. cated at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, first to chair the Permanent Select I yield back the balance of my time. South Carolina, as the ‘‘J. Waties Waring Ju- Committee on Intelligence. He was dicial Center’’. f chairman as well of the Black Caucus H.R. 2559. An act to designate the ‘‘PFC and a tireless campaigner for civil LEAVE OF ABSENCE Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial rights and equality. Highway’’ in the State of Texas. Moreover, he was also the first Afri- By unanimous consent, leave of ab- sence was granted to: can American to serve on the Appro- f priations Committee, where he and I Ms. MCCOLLUM (at the request of Ms. were colleagues. I sat just two chairs PELOSI) for today on account of funeral from him for almost a decade along in district. BILLS PRESENTED TO THE with Ms. KAPTUR for a number of years. Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (at the request PRESIDENT He chaired the Appropriations Sub- of Ms. PELOSI) for today. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, committee for Veterans Affairs and f reported that on July 31, 2015, she pre- Housing and Urban Development. That sented to the President of the United chairmanship reflected Representative SENATE BILLS REFERRED States, for his approval, the following Stokes’ longstanding mission to ad- Bills of the Senate of the following bill: dress the unmet needs of millions of titles were taken from the Speaker’s H.R 3236. To provide an extension of Fed- Americans living in inner city neigh- table and, under the rule, referred as borhoods, like many of those in Cleve- eral-aid highway, highway safety, motor car- follows: rier safety, transit, and other programs fund- land who sent him to Congress. S. 267. An act to authorize the transfer of ed out of the Highway Trust Fund, to provide Having been raised in a housing resource flexibility to the Department of project himself along with his brother, certain items under the control of the Omar Bradley Foundation to the descendants of Veterans Affairs for health care services, and former Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes, General Omar Bradley; to the Committee on for other purposes. he made it his mission to ensure that Armed Services. Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Congress was paying attention to the S. 1362. An act to amend title XI of the So- further reported that on August 6, 2015, important issues of affordable housing, cial Security Act to clarify waiver authority she presented to the President of the access to jobs, healthcare delivery, and regarding programs of all-inclusive care for United States, for his approval, the fol- crime prevention. the elderly (PACE programs); to the Com- lowing bills: As a veteran, Representative Stokes mittee on Ways and Means; in addition, to never wavered from his determination the Committee on Energy and Commerce for H.R. 2559. To designate the ‘‘PFC Milton A. to make certain that Congress was a period to be subsequently determined by Lee Medal of Honor Memorial Highway’’ in meeting its responsibility to those who the Speaker, in each case for consideration the State of Texas. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- H.R. 1531. To amend title 5, United States had served our Nation in uniform. tion of the committee concerned. I was saddened to learn of his pass- Code, to provide a pathway for temporary S. 1576. An act to amend title 5, United seasonal employees in Federal land manage- ing. In his 90 years, Representative States Code, to prevent fraud by representa- Stokes lived a very rich and full life. ment agencies to compete for vacant perma- tive payees; to the Committee on Oversight nent positions under internal merit pro- He was full of life and a deep and abid- and Government Reform. motion procedures, and for other purposes. ing love for his family, this House, the S. 1596. An act to designate the facility of H.R. 2131. To designate the Federal build- the United States Postal Service located at State, and Nation that he served so ing and United States courthouse located at 2082 Stringtown Road in Grove City, Ohio, as ably. 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Caro- the ‘‘Specialist Joseph W. Riley Post Office Lou Stokes was a gentleman and a lina, as the ‘‘J. Waties Waring Judicial Cen- Building’’; to the Committee on Oversight gentle man. He was a giant in integrity ter’’. and Government Reform. and in intellect, committed to common S. 1826. An act to designate the facility of H.R. 212. To amend the Safe Drinking sense, courage, and seeking the right the United States Postal Service located at Water Act to provide for the assessment and answers for his people, for his State, 99 West 2nd Street in Fond du Lac, Wis- management of the risk of algal toxins in and for his country. consin, as the Lieutenant Colonel James drinking water, and for other purposes. It is a testament to him that his four ‘‘Maggie’’ Megellas Post Office; to the Com- H.R. 1138. To establish certain wilderness children all followed him into careers mittee on Oversight and Government Re- areas in central Idaho and to authorize var- that helped better their communities form. ious land conveyances involving National Forest System land and Bureau of Land and our country. f One is an administrator at Howard Management land in central Idaho, and for University. Another is a well-respected ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED other purposes. journalist and news anchor in New Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, f York. The third is a Cleveland munic- reported and found truly enrolled bills ipal court judge. And the fourth is an of the House of the following titles, editor and public affairs director for a which were thereupon signed by the ADJOURNMENT television station in Detroit. Speaker pro tempore, Mr. HARRIS, on Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I move He was extraordinarily proud of his Thursday, August 6, 2015. children and of his grandchildren. that the House do now adjourn. H.R. 212. An act to amend the Safe Drink- They, like all of us in this House who The motion was agreed to; accord- ing Water Act to provide for the assessment served with him, Mr. Speaker, were and and management of the risk of algal toxins ingly (at 9 o’clock and 45 minutes are extraordinarily proud of Congress- in drinking water, and for other purposes. p.m.), under its previous order, the man Louis Stokes. H.R. 1138. An act to establish certain wil- House adjourned until tomorrow, I join in extending my condolences to derness areas in central Idaho and to author- Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at 10 them, to their mother, Representative ize various land conveyances involving Na- a.m. for morning-hour debate.

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REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JANICE ROBINSON, EXPENDED BETWEEN JULY 17 AND JULY 21, 2015

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

Janice Robinson ...... 7/17 7/21 France ...... 1,840.00 ...... 1,734.00 ...... 3,574.00 Committee total ...... 1,840.00 ...... 1,734.00 ...... 3,574.00 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. JANICE C. ROBINSON, July 28, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO UKRAINE, GEORGIA, AND IRELAND, EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 28 AND JULY 6, 2015

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 Roskam ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.97 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.97 Hon. David Price ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.97 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.97 Hon. Tom Rice ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.97 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.97 Hon. Rob Woodall ...... 6 /29 7 /2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.98 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.98 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.98 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.98 Hon. Lois Capps ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.98 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.98 Justin Wein ...... 6 /29 7 /2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.98 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.98 Michael Shapiro ...... 6/29 7/2 Ukraine ...... 1,106.98 ...... (3) ...... 1,106.98 Hon. Peter Roskam ...... 7/2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. David Price ...... 7/2 7 /5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. Tom Rice ...... 7/2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. Rob Woodall ...... 7 /2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 7/2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. Lois Capps ...... 7/2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Justin Wein ...... 7 /2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Michael Shapiro ...... 7/2 7/5 Georgia ...... 915.00 ...... (3) ...... 915.00 Hon. Peter Roskam ...... 7/5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Hon. David Price ...... 7/5 7 /6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Hon. Tom Rice ...... 7/5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Hon. Rob Woodall ...... 7 /5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Hon. Dina Titus ...... 7/5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Hon. Lois Capps ...... 7/5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Justin Wein ...... 7 /5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Michael Shapiro ...... 7/5 7/6 Ireland ...... 236.93 ...... (3) ...... 236.93 Committee total ...... 18,071.20 ...... 18,071.20 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. PETER J. ROSKAM, July 28, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, DELEGATION TO LITHUANIA, FINLAND, POLAND, AND IRELAND,EXPENDED BETWEEN JUNE 26 AND JULY 5, 2015

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. John Boehner ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Dan Lipinski ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 6 /27 6 /29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Mike Kelly ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Susan Brooks ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. Ann Wagner ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Mike Sommers ...... 6 /27 6 /29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 David Stewart ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Michael Ricci ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Ann Loupone ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Tom Andrews ...... 6/27 6/29 Lithuania ...... 824.00 (3) ...... 824.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Dan Lipinski ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 6 /29 7 /1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Mike Kelly ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Susan Brooks ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. Ann Wagner ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Mike Sommers ...... 6 /29 7 /1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 David Stewart ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Michael Ricci ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Amy Loupone ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Tom Andrews ...... 6/29 7/1 Finland ...... 584.00 (3) ...... 584.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 7/1 7 /2 Poland ...... 303.00 (3) ...... 303.00 Hon. Dan Lipinski ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 7 /1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. Mike Kelly ...... 7/1 7 /2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. Susan Brooks ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. Ann Wagner ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Mike Sommers ...... 7 /1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 David Stewart ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Michael Ricci ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Amy Loupone ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Tom Andrews ...... 7/1 7/2 Poland ...... 237.00 (3) ...... 237.00 Hon. John Boehner ...... 7/2 7 /5 Ireland ...... 1,040.00 (3) ...... 1,040.00 Hon. Dan Lipinski ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 341.00 (3) 1,595.00 ...... 1,936.00

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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. Greg Walden ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Hon. John Shimkus ...... 7 /2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Hon. Mike Simpson ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Hon. Mike Kelly ...... 7/2 7 /5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Hon. Susan Brooks ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Hon. Ann Wagner ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Mike Sommers ...... 7 /2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 David Stewart ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Michael Ricci ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Amy Loupone ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Tom Andrews ...... 7/2 7/5 Ireland ...... 934.00 (3) ...... 934.00 Committee total ...... 33,106.00 ...... 1,595.00 ...... 34,701.00 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. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Aug. 5, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Ann Kirkpatrick ...... 4/1 4/2 Ethiopia ...... 398.04 ...... 55.22 ...... 141.03 ...... 594.29 4/2 4 /3 Tanzania ...... 573.00 ...... 538.10 ...... 1,111.10 4 /3 4 /3 Burundi ...... 64.05 ...... 64.05 4 /3 4 /4 Spain ...... 95.00 ...... 95.00 Hon. Jim Costa ...... 5 /5 5/7 Germany ...... 715.00 ...... 162.08 ...... 328.86 ...... 1,205.94 Hon. K. Michael Conaway ...... 5/25 5/26 Germany ...... 343.16 ...... 343.16 5/26 5/27 Estonia ...... 249.40 ...... 236.49 ...... 66.16 ...... 552.05 5/27 5/28 Czech Republic ...... 372.38 ...... 88.47 ...... 460.85 5/28 5/29 Romania ...... 257.00 ...... 257.00 5/29 5/29 Italy ...... 24.00 ...... 24.00 5/29 5/30 Spain ...... 160.12 ...... 160.12 Jackie Barber ...... 5 /25 5 /26 Germany ...... 331.97 ...... 331.97 5/26 5/27 Estonia ...... 226.87 ...... 236.49 ...... 66.16 ...... 529.52 5/27 5/28 Czech Republic ...... 372.37 ...... 88.47 ...... 460.84 5/28 5/29 Italy ...... 12.00 ...... 12.00 5/29 5/30 Spain ...... 97.70 ...... 97.70 Committee total ...... 4,228.01 ...... 1,469.37 ...... 602.21 ...... 6,299.59 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. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Sam Farr ...... 4 /9 4/12 Panama ...... 949.00 ...... 1,948.33 ...... 0.00 ...... 2,897.33 Hon. Barbara Lee ...... 4/9 4/12 Panama ...... 949.00 ...... 2,487.60 ...... 222.09 ...... 3,658.69 Hon. David Joyce ...... 5 /2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.31 ...... 214.63 ...... 550.94 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Hon. David Valadao ...... 5/7 5/9 Europe ...... 357.50 ...... 490.95 ...... 848.45 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Commercial airfare ...... 6,493.30 ...... 6,493.30 Hon. Betty McCollum ...... 5/2 5/3 Qatar ...... 114.00 ...... 62.00 ...... 176.00 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 112.00 ...... 12.00 ...... 124.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 52.00 ...... 157.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,332.55 ...... 8,332.55 Committee total ...... 5,287.31 ...... 20,377.66 ...... 2,288.14 ...... 27,953.11 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. HAROLD ROGERS, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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

Visit to Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Lithuania— March 26–April 2, 2015: Hon. Mac Thornberry ...... 3/27 3/29 Romania ...... 651.51 ...... 651.51 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 745.23 ...... 745.23 3/31 4/1 Poland ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /1 4 /3 Lithuania ...... 324.57 ...... 324.57 Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 3/27 3/29 Romania ...... 651.51 ...... 651.51 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 745.23 ...... 745.23 3/31 4/1 Poland ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /1 4 /3 Lithuania ...... 324.57 ...... 324.57 Tim Morrison ...... 3/27 3/29 Romania ...... 572.93 ...... 572.93 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 745.22 ...... 745.22

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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

3/31 4/1 Poland ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /1 4 /3 Lithuania ...... 324.56 ...... 324.56 John P. MacNaughton ...... 3 /27 3 /29 Romania ...... 572.93 ...... 572.93 3/29 3/31 Ukraine ...... 745.22 ...... 745.22 3/31 4/1 Poland ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /1 4 /3 Lithuania ...... 324.56 ...... 324.56 Delegation expenses ...... Ukraine ...... 3,694.00 ...... 3,648.63 ...... 7,342.63 Romania ...... 1,926.44 ...... 1,926.44 Visit to Romania, Israel—March 29–April 4, 2015: Hon. Michael Turner ...... 3/29 3/31 Romania ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 3/31 4/4 Italy ...... 1,650.00 ...... 1,650.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,063.16 ...... 10,063.16 Hon. Loretta Sanchez ...... 3/29 3/31 Romania ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 3/31 4/4 Italy ...... 1,650.00 ...... 1,650.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,063.16 ...... 10,063.16 Hon. Paul Cook ...... 3/29 3/31 Romania ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 3/31 4/4 Italy ...... 1,650.00 ...... 1,650.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,657.46 ...... 9,657.46 Jesse Tolleson ...... 3/29 3/31 Romania ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 3/31 4/4 Italy ...... 1,650.00 ...... 1,650.00 Commercial airfare ...... 9,709.96 ...... 9,709.96 Douglas Bush ...... 3/29 3/31 Romania ...... 510.00 ...... 510.00 3/31 4/4 Italy ...... 1,650.00 ...... 1,650.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,579.96 ...... 10,579.96 Visit to Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Malay- sia—March 27–April 3, 2015: Hon. Rob Wittman ...... 3 /29 3 /29 Korea ...... 3/29 3/31 Vietnam ...... 277.73 ...... 277.73 3/31 4/2 Malaysia ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /2 4 /3 Thailand ...... 235.12 ...... 235.12 Commercial airfare ...... 6,696.60 ...... 6,696.60 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 3/29 3/29 Korea ...... 3/29 3/31 Vietnam ...... 277.73 ...... 277.73 3/31 4/2 Malaysia ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /2 4 /3 Thailand ...... 235.12 ...... 235.12 Commercial airfare ...... 16,803.40 ...... 16,803.40 Ryan Crumpler ...... 3/29 3/29 Korea ...... 3/29 3/31 Vietnam ...... 277.73 ...... 277.73 3/31 4/2 Malaysia ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /2 4 /3 Thailand ...... 235.12 ...... 235.12 Commercial airfare ...... 16,803.40 ...... 16,803.40 Brian Garrett ...... 3/29 3/29 Korea ...... 3/29 3/31 Vietnam ...... 277.73 ...... 277.73 3/31 4/2 Malaysia ...... 275.00 ...... 275.00 4 /2 4 /3 Thailand ...... 235.12 ...... 235.12 Commercial airfare ...... 16,803.40 ...... 16,803.40 Delegation expenses ...... Vietnam ...... 400.33 ...... 400.33 Malaysia ...... 832.87 ...... 832.87 Thailand ...... 405.60 ...... 405.60 Visit to Tunisia, Nigeria, Djibouti, Kenya, Sen- egal—April 6–13, 2015 with CODEL Gillibrand: Hon. Susan Davis ...... 4/7 4/8 Tunisia ...... 212.03 ...... 212.03 4 /8 4 /9 Nigeria ...... 287.67 ...... 287.67 4 /9 4 /9 Djibouti ...... 4 /9 4 /12 Kenya ...... 740.00 ...... 740.00 4/12 4/13 Senegal ...... 260.00 ...... 260.00 Visit to Panama—April 9–11, 2015 with CODEL Duncan: Hon. Bradley Byrne ...... 4 /9 4/11 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 786.00 Visit to Afghanistan, Qatar, Kuwait—May 1–6, 2015: Hon. Martha McSally ...... 5 /2 5/3 Qatar ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... Hon. Susan Davis ...... 5/2 5/3 Qatar ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... Jaime Cheshire ...... 5/2 5 /3 Qatar ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... Craig Greene ...... 5/2 5/3 Qatar ...... 114.00 ...... 114.00 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 28.00 ...... 28.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... Visit to Germany, Austria, Egypt, Portugal, Tuni- sia—May 1–10, 2015 with CODEL Nunes: Hon. Paul Cook ...... 5/2 5 /3 Tunisia ...... 5 /3 5 /5 Egypt ...... 1,0604.00 ...... 604.00 5 /5 5 /7 Austria ...... 1,073.50 ...... 1,073.50 5 /7 5 /9 Germany ...... 715.00 ...... 715.00 5 /9 5 /10 Portugal ...... 138.00 ...... 138.00 Visit to the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia—May 2–9, 2015: Hon. Joe Wilson ...... 5/2 5/4 The Czech Republic ...... 136.00 ...... 136.00 5 /4 5 /5 Romania ...... 191.00 ...... 191.00 5 /5 5 /6 Ukraine ...... 377.20 ...... 377.20 5 /6 5 /7 Turkey ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 5 /7 5 /8 Georgia ...... 610.00 ...... 610.00 5 /8 5 /9 Bulgaria ...... 237.60 ...... 237.60 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 5/2 5/4 The Czech Republic ...... 136.00 ...... 136.00 5 /4 5 /5 Romania ...... 191.00 ...... 191.00 5 /5 5 /6 Ukraine ...... 377.20 ...... 377.20 5 /6 5 /7 Turkey ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 5 /7 5 /8 Georgia ...... 610.00 ...... 610.00 5 /8 5 /9 Bulgaria ...... 237.60 ...... 237.60 Delegation expenses ...... Romania ...... 824.00 ...... 824.00 Bulgaria ...... 3,839.06 ...... 3,839.06 Ukraine ...... 928.65 ...... 928.65 Georgia ...... 1,572.06 ...... 1,572.06 The Czech Republic ...... 76.50 ...... 1,293.48 ...... 1,369.98 Visit to Honduras, Guatemala—May 3–7, 2015: Hon. Austin Scott ...... 5/3 5/4 Honduras ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 5 /4 5 /7 Guatemala ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 Commercial airfare ...... 896.95 ...... 896.95 Hon. Marc Veasey ...... 5/3 5/4 Honduras ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00

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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 /4 5 /7 Guatemala ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 Commercial airfare ...... 896.95 ...... 896.95 Hon. Catherine Sendak ...... 5/3 5/4 Honduras ...... 238.00 ...... 238.00 5 /4 5 /7 Guatemala ...... 628.00 ...... 628.00 Commercial airfare ...... 896.95 ...... 896.95 Michael Amato ...... 5/4 5/7 Guatemala ...... 628.00 ...... 628.00 Commercial airfare ...... 896.95 ...... 896.95 Delegation expenses ...... Honduras ...... 880.00 ...... 880.00 ...... Guatemala ...... 2,294.00 ...... 2,294.00 Visit to United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Djibouti—May 21–28, 2015: Alexander Gallo ...... 5 /22 5 /23 United Kingdom ...... 612.15 ...... 612.15 5/23 5/24 Germany ...... 5/24 5/26 Djibouti ...... 5/26 5/27 Spain ...... Commercial airfare ...... Mark Morehouse ...... 5 /22 5 /23 United Kingdom ...... 612.15 ...... 612.15 5/23 5/24 Germany ...... 5/24 5/26 Djibouti ...... 5/25 5/27 Spain ...... Commercial airfare ...... Delegation expenses ...... United Kingdom ...... 1,248.80 ...... 1,248.80 Visit to Japan, Republic of South Korea—May 21– 31, 2015: Hon. Mike Rogers ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Hon. Jim Cooper ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Hon. Mo Brooks ...... 5 /25 5 /27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Hon. John Fleming ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Hon. Doug Lamborn ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Hon. Rick Larsen ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Timothy Morrison ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Leonor Tomero ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... 706.00 Delegation expenses ...... South Korea ...... 4,078.90 ...... 4,078.90 Japan ...... 9,241.37 ...... 9,241.37 Visit to Kuwait, Iraq—June 26–30, 2015: Hon. Rob Wittman ...... 6 /27 6 /29 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 6/29 6/30 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Commercial airfare ...... 6,794.60 ...... 6,794.60 Hon. Madeleine Bordallo ...... 6/27 6/29 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 6/29 6/30 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,931.10 ...... 10,931.10 Ryan Crumpler ...... 6/27 6/29 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 6/29 6/30 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,930.80 ...... 10,930.80 Brian Garrett ...... 6/27 6/29 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 6/29 6/30 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 105.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,930.80 ...... 10,930.80 Committee total ...... 46,601.54 ...... 151,786.90 ...... 35,753,19 ...... 234,141.63 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. MAC THORNBERRY, Chairman, Aug. 3, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. John Kline ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 474.46 ...... (3) ...... 474.46 Hon. Suzanne Bonamici ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90 Hon. Virginia Foxx ...... 5 /22 5 /24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 474.46 ...... (3) ...... 474.46 Hon. Tim Walberg ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 474.46 ...... (3) ...... 474.46 Hon. Rick Allen ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 474.46 ...... (3) ...... 474.46 Juliane Sullivan ...... 5 /22 5 /24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90 Brian Newell ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90 Janelle Belland ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90

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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

Jean Hinz ...... 5 /22 5 /24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90 Elizabeth Podgorski ...... 5/22 5/24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 440.90 ...... (3) ...... 440.90 Committee total ...... 25,550.94 ...... 25,550.94 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. JOHN KLINE, Chairman, July 29, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Joe Barton ...... 3/27 3/28 Germany ...... 333.76 ...... (3) ...... 333.76 3/29 3/29 Bahrain ...... 394.98 ...... (3) ...... 185.00 ...... 579.98 3/30 3/30 Saudi Arabia ...... 459.33 ...... (3) ...... 269.70 ...... 729.03 3/31 3/31 Ethiopia ...... 398.04 ...... (3) ...... 196.25 ...... 594.29 4 /1 4 /2 Tanzania ...... 480.00 ...... (3) ...... 480.00 4 /3 4 /4 Spain ...... 334.28 ...... (3) ...... 334.28 Hon. Yvette Clarke ...... 4/10 4/12 Panama ...... 524.00 ...... 3,414.63 ...... 1,0005.00 ...... 4,943.63 Hon. Fred Upton ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 5,085.00 ...... 5,436.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 4,864.74 ...... 5,478.01 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 4,064.55 ...... 4,812.94 Hon. Frank Pallone ...... 5/4 5 /5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Joe Pitts ...... 5 /4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Greg Walden ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Bob Latta ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 263.74 ...... (3) ...... 263.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 351.27 ...... (3) ...... 351.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 486.39 ...... (3) ...... 486.39 Hon. Cathy McMorris Rodgers ...... 5/4 5 /5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Mike Pompeo ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Bill Johnson ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Jerry McNerney ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Alexa Marrero ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Tom Hassenboehler ...... 5/4 5 /5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Joan Hillebrands ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Theresa Gambo ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Jeff Carroll ...... 5/4 5/5 Portugal ...... 351.74 ...... (3) ...... 351.74 5 /5 5 /7 Belgium ...... 613.27 ...... (3) ...... 613.27 5 /7 5 /9 Ukraine ...... 748.39 ...... (3) ...... 748.39 Hon. Gregg Harper ...... 5/25 5/26 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... (3) ...... 658.00 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 Hon. Richard Hudson ...... 5/25 5/26 Japan ...... 658.00 ...... 10,728.80 ...... 11,386.80 5/27 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 David Redl ...... 6 /23 6 /25 Argentina ...... 682.44 ...... 11,316.53 ...... 11,998.97 David Goldman ...... 6/23 6/23 Argentina ...... 682.44 ...... 12,066.53 ...... 12,748.97 Hon. Bill Flores ...... 6/27 6/30 Kuwait ...... 105.00 ...... 12,438.90 ...... 12,543.90 6/27 6/29 Iraq ...... 22.00 ...... 22.00 Committee total ...... 30,519.87 ...... 49,965.39 ...... 15,670.24 ...... 96,155.55 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. FRED UPTON, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. David Schweikert ...... 4 /9 4/12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 865.10 ...... 1,651.10 Hon. Robert Pittenger ...... 5 /5 5/5 France ...... 330.00 ...... 7,640.50 ...... 827.00 ...... 8,797.50 5 /5 5 /7 Austria ...... 667.20 ...... 551.44 ...... 1,320.00 ...... 2,538.64

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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 /7 5 /9 Germany ...... 775.56 ...... (3) ...... 1,088.89 ...... 1,844.45 5 /9 5 /10 Portugal ...... 137.50 ...... (3) ...... 137.50 Hon. Juan Vargas ...... 5/6 5/8 Mexico ...... 786.00 ...... 561.00 ...... 1,329.00 Hon. Randy Hultgren ...... 5 /22 5 /24 Norway ...... 784.54 ...... (3) ...... 784.54 5/24 5/26 Sweden ...... 744.23 ...... (3) ...... 744.23 5/26 5/28 Finland ...... 572.00 ...... (3) ...... 572.00 5/28 5/30 Estonia ...... 474.46 ...... (3) ...... 474.46 Committee total ...... 6,019.49 ...... 9,618,04 ...... 3,235.89 ...... 18,873.42 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, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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

Eric Jacobstein ...... 5/25 5/26 Honduras ...... 185.99 ...... 1,059.30 ...... 1,245.29 5/26 5/28 El Salvador ...... 417.41 ...... 417.41 5/28 5/30 Guatemala ...... 400.29 ...... 400.29 Jennifer Hendrixson White ...... 3/29 4/1 Korea ...... 985.00 ...... 10,423.20 ...... 11,408.20 4 /1 4 /2 Hong Kong ...... 514.73 ...... 514.73 4 /2 4 /4 Japan ...... 649.26 ...... 649.26 Eddy Acevedo ...... 6/4 6 /7 Haiti ...... 673.00 ...... 900.40 ...... 1,573.40 Mark Walker ...... 6/4 6 /7 Haiti ...... 678.00 ...... 900.40 ...... 1,578.40 Sadaf Khan ...... 6/4 6/7 Haiti ...... 683.00 ...... 900.40 ...... 1,583.40 Rebecca Ulrich ...... 5/25 5/27 Guatamala ...... 380.20 ...... 1,049.30 ...... 1,429.50 5/27 5/29 El Salvador ...... 421.40 ...... 421.40 5/29 5/31 Honduras ...... 420.00 ...... 420.00 Sadaf Khan ...... 5/25 5/27 Guatemala ...... 390.20 ...... 1,049.30 ...... 1,439.50 5/27 5/29 El Salvador ...... 417.40 ...... 417.40 5/29 5/31 Honduras ...... 440.00 ...... 440.00 Hon. Darrell Issa ...... 5 /6 5/7 Mexico ...... 768.00 ...... 742.39 ...... 1,510.39 Scott Cullinane ...... 3/29 4/3 Moldova ...... 910.00 ...... 3,353.60 ...... 4,263.60 4 /3 4 /4 Ukraine ...... 361.00 ...... 361.00 Naz Durakoglu ...... 3 /29 4 /3 Moldova ...... 900.00 ...... 3,377.60 ...... 4,277.60 4 /3 4 /4 Ukraine ...... 351.00 ...... 351.00 Hon. Dana Rohrabacher ...... 5/6 5/8 Switzerland ...... 741.00 ...... 13,258.40 ...... 13,999.40 5 /8 5 /9 Serbia ...... 276.00 ...... 41,643.00 ...... 1,919.00 5 /9 5 /11 Bosnia ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 5/10 5/11 Montenegro ...... 178.00 ...... 178.00 5/11 5/12 Kosovo ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Paul Behrends ...... 5 /6 5/8 Switzerland ...... 741.00 ...... 13,258.40 ...... 13,999.40 5 /8 5 /9 Serbia ...... 276.00 ...... 276.00 5 /9 5 /11 Bosnia ...... 194.00 ...... 194.00 5/10 5/11 Montenegro ...... 178.00 ...... 178.00 5/11 5/12 Kosovo ...... 164.00 ...... 164.00 Thomas Alexander ...... 4/23 4/24 Mexico ...... 362.00 ...... 1,255.95 ...... 1,617.95 Leah Campos ...... 4/7 4/9 Uruguay ...... 504.00 ...... 1,636.50 ...... 2,140.50 Kristen Marquardt ...... 5/2 5/5 Turkey ...... 995.17 ...... 4,196.80 ...... 5,191.97 5 /5 5 /8 Jordon ...... 1,009.01 ...... 1,009.01 Mira Resnick ...... 5/4 5/5 Turkey ...... 190.98 ...... 4,594.59 ...... 4,785.57 5 /5 5 /8 Jordan ...... 794.89 ...... 794.89 Hon. Reid Ribble ...... 5/2 5/4 Czech Republic ...... 760.37 ...... 11,571.20 ...... 12,331.57 5 /4 5 /5 Romania ...... 201.58 ...... 201.58 5 /5 5 /6 Ukraine ...... 392.49 ...... 392.49 5 /6 5 /8 Georgia ...... 610.62 ...... 610.62 5 /8 5 /9 Bulgaria ...... 226.95 ...... 226.95 Hon. Jeff Duncan ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 1,348.60 ...... 2,134.60 Hon. Eliot Engel ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 761.00 ...... 2,164.50 ...... 2,925.50 Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 262.00 ...... 1,989.10 ...... 2,251.10 Hon. David Cicilline ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 2,163.60 ...... 2,949.60 Hon. Juan Castro ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 859.10 ...... 1,645.10 Mark Walker ...... 4/9 4 /12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 984.10 ...... 1,770.10 Rebecca Ulrich ...... 4/9 4/12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 1,019.10 ...... 1,805.19 Eric Jacobstein ...... 4/9 4/12 Panama ...... 761.00 ...... 1,019.10 ...... 1,780.10 Doug Campbell ...... 4/9 4/12 Panama ...... 766.00 ...... 1,019.10 ...... 1,785.10 Hon. Matt Salmon ...... 5/3 5 /7 Vietnam ...... 1,149.12 ...... 15,309.70 ...... 41A5,018.68 ...... 21,477.50 5 /7 5 /10 Hong Kong ...... 1,306.35 ...... 41A8,298.38 ...... 9,604.73 Hon. Alan Lowenthal ...... 5/3 5/7 Vietnam ...... 971.34 ...... 16,087.80 ...... 17,059.14 5 /7 5 /10 Hong Kong ...... 935.04 ...... 935.04 Hon. Tom Emmer ...... 5/3 5/7 Vietnam ...... 915.76 ...... 12,578.70 ...... 13,494.46 5 /7 5 /10 Hong Kong ...... 1,072.99 ...... 1,072.99 Amy Chang ...... 5/3 5/7 Vietnam ...... 941.14 ...... 15,221.90 ...... 16,163.04 5 /7 5 /10 Hong Kong ...... 989.10 ...... 989.10 Joseph Brady Howell ...... 5/3 5/7 Vietnam ...... 859.01 ...... 15,309.90 ...... 16,168.91 5 /7 5 /10 Hong Kong ...... 960.43 ...... 960.43 Hon. Gregory Meeks ...... 5/23 5/25 Peru ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 5/25 5/28 Colombia ...... 1,041.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,041.00 5/28 5/28 El Salvador ...... (3) ...... 5/28 5/30 Panama ...... 544.00 ...... (3) ...... 544.00 Thomas Hill ...... 5/2 5 /5 Egypt ...... 797.52 ...... 6,100.60 ...... 41A184.00 ...... 7,082.12 5 /5 5 /8 Tunisia ...... 663.00 ...... 41A116.54 ...... 779.54 5 /8 5 /9 Malta ...... 231.35 ...... 231.35 Joan Condon ...... 5/2 5 /5 Egypt ...... 801.00 ...... 6,585.10 ...... 7,386.10 5 /5 5 /8 Tunisia ...... 663.00 ...... 663.00 5 /8 5 /9 Malta ...... 238.23 ...... 238.23 Jessica Kelch ...... 5/2 5 /5 Egypt ...... 797.52 ...... 4,197.60 ...... 4,995.12 5 /5 5 /8 Tunisia ...... 663.00 ...... 663.00 Committee total ...... 43,825.84 ...... 177,485.33 ...... 15,260.60 ...... 236,571.77 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 Indicates delegation costs HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

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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 or Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

STAFFDEL Rebecca Ulrich: Hon. Jeff Miller ...... 5 /25 5 /27 Guatemala ...... 370.00 ...... * 1,049.30 ...... 1,419.30 5/27 5/29 El Salvador ...... 422.40 ...... 422.40 5/29 5/31 Honduras ...... 460.00 ...... 460.00 Alex Carnes ...... 5/25 5/27 Guatemala ...... 397.00 ...... * 1,049.30 ...... 1,446.30 5/27 5/29 El Salvador ...... 403.40 ...... 403.40 5/29 5/31 Honduras ...... 430.00 ...... 430.00 CODEL Kirsten Gillibrand: Hon. Kathleen Rice ...... 4 /7 4/8 Tunisia ...... 215.42 ...... (3) ...... 215.42 4 /8 4 /9 Chad ...... 286.37 ...... (3) ...... 286.37 4 /9 4 /10 Kenya ...... 728.67 ...... (3) ...... 728.67 4/11 4/12 Senegal ...... 242.98 ...... (3) ...... 242.98 Per Diem Returned: ...... (247.49) ...... 247.49 CODEL Martha McSally: Hon. Norma Torres ...... 5/2 5/3 Qatar ...... 62.00 ...... ** 12,581.05 ...... 12,643.05 5 /3 5 /5 Afghanistan ...... 12.00 ...... 12.00 5 /5 5 /6 Kuwait ...... 355.00 ...... 355.00 CODEL Mike Rogers: Hon. Mark Walker ...... 5/25 5/27 Japan ...... 665.00 ...... (3) ...... 665.00 5/28 5/29 South Korea ...... 706.00 ...... (3) ...... 706.00 STAFFDEL Mandy Bowers: Mandy Bowers ...... 4/3 4/3 Turkey ...... 0.00 4 /4 4 /7 Malaysia ...... 546.00 ...... *** 14,160.80 ...... 14,706.80 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 Alan Carroll ...... 4/3 4/3 Turkey ...... 0.00 4 /4 4 /7 Malaysia ...... 819.00 ...... *** 10,689.70 ...... 11,508.70 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 Lewis Burke ...... 4/3 4 /3 Turkey ...... 0.00 4 /4 4 /7 Malaysia ...... 546.00 ...... *** 8,799.90 ...... 9,345.90 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 Nicole Tisdale ...... 4/3 4/3 Turkey ...... 0.00 4 /4 4 /7 Malaysia ...... 546.00 ...... *** 14,160.80 ...... 14,706.80 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 C. Hayes ...... 4/3 4/3 Turkey ...... 0.00 4 /4 4 /7 Malaysia ...... 546.00 ...... *** 14,660.80 ...... 15,206.80 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 1,233.00 ...... 1,233.00 Additional expenses: Local Staff Overtime ...... 4/4 4/7 Malaysia ...... 302.34 ...... 302.34 Transportation ...... 4 /8 4 /12 Australia ...... 2,034.00 ...... 2,034.00 CODEL Michael McCaul: Hon. Michael McCaul ...... 5/2 5 /5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 408.41 ...... (3) ...... 408.41 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Hon. William Keating ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 408.41 ...... (3) ...... 408.41 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Hon. John Katko ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... **** 1,606.10 ...... 1,982.06 Hon. Will Hurd ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... **** 5,303.90 ...... 5,687.90 Hon. Barry Loudermilk ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.22 ...... (3) ...... 718.22 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 408.41 ...... (3) ...... 408.41 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Hon. Kathleen Rice ...... 5 /2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... (3) ...... 375.96 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Brendan Shields ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.97 ...... (3) ...... 375.97 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Laura Fullerton ...... 5 /2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... (3) ...... 375.96 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Miles Taylor ...... 5/2 5 /5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.97 ...... (3) ...... 375.97 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Susan Phalen ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... (3) ...... 375.96 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Lanier Avant ...... 5/2 5 /5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... **** 3,050.60 ...... 3,426.56 Nicole Tisdale ...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 718.21 ...... (3) ...... 718.21 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.97 ...... (3) ...... 375.97 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,960.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,960.00 Additional expenses: Transportation, OT, etc...... 5/2 5/5 Israel ...... 27,539.45 ...... 27,539.45

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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 or Foreign equivalent Foreign equivalent Arrival Departure currency or U.S. currency U.S. currency or U.S. currency or U.S. currency 2 currency 2 currency 2 currency 2

Vehicle rental, etc...... 5/5 5/6 Turkey ...... 1,655.87 ...... 1,655.87 Bus rental, OT, etc...... 5/6 5/7 Germany ...... 3,971.78 ...... 3,971.78 Rental van, OT, etc...... 5/7 5/8 Belgium ...... 4,433.62 ...... 4,433.62 Trans, OT, Equip rental ...... 5 /8 5/11 France ...... 22,207.37 ...... 22,207.37 Gifts for official visit ...... 5/2 5/11 All ...... 656.06 ...... 656.06 Committee total ...... 78,126.22 ...... 87,112.25 ...... 62,800.49 ...... 228,038.96 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. * For STAFFDEL Ulrich, airfair all inclusive. ** For CODEL McSally, airfare inclusive of multiple legs of trip. *** For STAFFDEL Bowers, airfares inclusive of multiple legs of trip. **** Flight from Brussels to US. ***** Flight from Germany to US. ****** Flight from Brussels to US. HON. MICHAEL T. McCAUL, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. CANDICE S. MILLER, Chairman, July 15, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Bob Goodlatte ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Hon. Tom Marino ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Hon. Mike Bishop ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Hon. Pedro Pierluis ...... 5 /21 5 /30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... John Manning ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Danielle Brown ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Branden Ritchie ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Robert Parmiter ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Anthony Grossi ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 614.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,677.00 ...... 2,291.00 ...... Colombia ...... El Salvador ...... Panama ...... Committee total ...... 5,526.00 ...... 15,093.00 ...... 20,619.00 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. BOB GOODLATTE, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Tim Walberg ...... 3/28 3/29 Germany ...... 315.00 ...... 315.00 3/29 3/30 Bahrain ...... 396.00 ...... 396.00 3/30 3/31 Saudi Arabia ...... 485.00 ...... 485.00 3/31 4/1 Ethiopia ...... 400.00 ...... 400.00

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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

4 /1 4 /3 Tanzania ...... 480.00 ...... 480.00 4 /3 4 /4 Spain ...... 236.00 ...... 236.00 Hon. Jason Chaffetz ...... 4/23 4/24 Mexico ...... 300.00 ...... 777.00 ...... 1,077.00 Hon. Stacey Plaskett ...... 4/23 4/24 Mexico ...... 362.00 ...... 1,052.00 ...... 1,414.00 Cordell Hull ...... 4/22 4/24 Mexico ...... 724.00 ...... 688.00 ...... 1,412.00 Hon. Jason Chaffetz ...... 5/2 5 /5 Saudi Arabia ...... 946.00 ...... 12,361.00 ...... 13,307.00 Andrew Dockham ...... 5/2 5/5 Saudi Arabia ...... 946.00 ...... 12,691.00 ...... 13,637.00 Delegation expenses ...... 2,978.00 ...... 2,978.00 Committee total ...... 5,590.00 ...... 27,569.00 ...... 2,978.00 ...... 36,137.00 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. JASON CHAFFETZ, Chairman, Aug. 7, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON RULES, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Pete Sessions ...... 4/30 5/5 Israel/Turkey ...... 551.00 ...... 429.57 ...... 1,142.88 ...... 2,123.45 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 231.00 ...... 41.79 ...... 324.28 ...... 597.07 5 /8 5 /10 Bel/France ...... 429.00 ...... 172.53 ...... 538.95 ...... 1,140.48 Lackey Miles ...... 5/22 5/24 El Salvador ...... 519.90 ...... 1,841.23 ...... 2,361.13 Hon. James McGovern ...... 5/22 5/24 El Salvador ...... 519.90 ...... 1,841.23 ...... 2,361.13 Committee total ...... 2,250.80 ...... 4,326.35 ...... 2,006.11 ...... 8,583.26 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. PETE SESSIONS, Chairman, July 29, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Barbara Comstock ...... 5/21 5/30 Peru ...... 2,291.00 ...... 2,291.00 Colombia El Salvador Panama Hon. John Mica ...... 6/19 6/23 France ...... 2,074.00 ...... 4,560.90 ...... 84.00 ...... 6,718.90 Committee total ...... 4,365.00 ...... 4,560.90 ...... 84.00 ...... 9,009.90 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. BILL SHUSTER, Chairman, July 31, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Charles Rangel ...... 4/9 4/12 Panama ...... 786.00 ...... 3,094.15 ...... 3,880.15 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 5/2 5 /5 Israel ...... 1,500.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,500.00 5 /3 5 /3 Iraq ...... 1,150.00 ...... 1,150.00 5 /5 5 /6 Turkey ...... 654.00 ...... (3) ...... 654.00 5 /6 5 /7 Germany ...... 384.00 ...... (3) ...... 384.00 5 /7 5 /8 Belgium ...... 375.96 ...... (3) ...... 375.96 5 /8 5 /11 France ...... 1,947.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,947.00 Hon. George Holding ...... 5 /7 5/9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 1,897.90 ...... 2,612.90 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... (3) ...... 138.00 Hon. John Larson ...... 5/23 5/28 Cuba ...... 1,455.00 ...... (3) ...... 1,455.00 Hon. Vern Buchanan ...... 3/28 3/29 Germany ...... 334.28 ...... (3) ...... 334.28 3/29 3/29 Romania ...... (3) ...... 3/29 3/30 Bahrain ...... 395.01 ...... (3) ...... 395.01 3/30 3/31 Saudi Arabia ...... 486.00 ...... (3) ...... 486.00 3/31 4/1 Ethiopia ...... 398.04 ...... (3) ...... 398.04 4 /1 4 /3 Tanzania ...... 573.00 ...... (3) ...... 573.00 4 /3 4 /3 Burundi ...... (3) ...... 4 /3 4 /4 Spain ...... 104.12 ...... (3) ...... 104.12

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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

Committee total ...... 10,245.41 ...... 6,142.05 ...... 16,387.46 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. PAUL RYAN, Chairman, July 31, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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. Mike Pompeo ...... 4/5 4/8 Middle East ...... 97.00 ...... 97.00 4 /8 4 /9 Middle East ...... 339.82 ...... 339.82 4/10 4/11 Middle East ...... 414.20 ...... 39.93 ...... 454.13 4/11 4/12 Middle East ...... 54.92 ...... 54.92 Commercial airfare ...... 15,208.00 ...... 15,208.00 Hon. Eric Swalwell ...... 4/5 4 /8 Middle East ...... 87.00 ...... 87.00 4/10 4/11 Middle East ...... 414.20 ...... 39.93 ...... 4/11 4/12 Middle East ...... 54.92 ...... 454.13 Commercial airfare ...... 14,339.60 ...... 14,339.60 Timothy Bergreen ...... 4/5 4/8 Middle East ...... 97.00 ...... 97.00 4 /8 4 /9 Middle East ...... 339.82 ...... 339.82 4/10 4/11 Middle East ...... 414.20 ...... 39.93 ...... 454.13 4/11 4/12 Middle East ...... 54.92 ...... 54.92 Commercial airfare ...... 15,536.00 ...... 15,536.00 Chelsey Campbell ...... Middle East ...... 97.00 ...... 97.00 4 /8 4 /9 Middle East ...... 339.82 ...... 339.82 4/10 4/11 Middle East ...... 414.20 ...... 39.93 ...... 454.13 4/11 4/12 Middle East ...... 54.92 ...... 54.92 Commercial airfare ...... 15,536.00 ...... 15,536.00 Hon. Lynn Westmoreland ...... 4 /7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Hon. IIeana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 4/7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Hon. James Himes ...... 4 /7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Hon. Jackie Speier ...... 4 /7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Andrew House ...... 4/7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 184.10 ...... 854.71 Shannon Stuart ...... 4/7 4/9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Robert Minehart ...... 4/7 4 /9 Central America ...... 361.63 ...... 257.14 ...... 618.77 Commercial airfare ...... 670.61 ...... 670.61 Hon. Jeff Miller ...... 4 /10 4 /12 Europe ...... 834.37 ...... 834.37 Commercial airfare ...... 3,365.40 ...... 3,365.40 Hon. Michael Turner ...... 4/10 4/12 Europe ...... 834.37 ...... 834.37 Commercial airfare ...... 3,365.40 ...... 3,365.40 Jacob Crisp ...... 4/10 4/12 Europe ...... 834.37 ...... 834.37 Commercial airfare ...... 3,365.40 ...... 3,365.40 Hon. Chris Stewart ...... 5/4 5/6 Africa ...... 935.37 ...... 935.37 5 /7 5 /8 Africa ...... 555.00 ...... 555.00 5 /8 5 /9 Europe ...... 385.00 ...... 633.32 ...... 1,018.32 Commercial airfare ...... 13,294.02 ...... 13,294.02 Chelsey Campbell ...... 5/4 5 /6 Africa ...... 935.37 ...... 935.37 5 /7 5 /8 Africa ...... 555.00 ...... 555.00 Commercial airfare ...... 10,926.02 ...... 10,926.02 Hon. Devin Nunes ...... 5/2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Hon. Adam Schiff ...... 5 /2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 Commercial airfare ...... 848.00 ...... 848.00 Hon. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen ...... 5/2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Hon. Terri Sewell ...... 5/2 5 /3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 357.50 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 964.33 Commercial airfare ...... 4,834.30 ...... 4,834.30 Damon Nelson ...... 5/2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Timothy Bergreen ...... 5/2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Kristin Jepson ...... 5/2 5/3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Robert Minehart ...... 5/2 5 /3 Africa ...... 336.32 ...... 241.63 ...... 577.95 5 /3 5 /5 Africa ...... 604.00 ...... 131.40 ...... 735.40 5 /5 5 /7 Europe ...... 769.50 ...... 209.62 ...... 979.12 5 /7 5 /9 Europe ...... 715.00 ...... 115.88 ...... 490.95 ...... 1,321.83 5 /9 5 /10 Europe ...... 138.00 ...... 201.25 ...... 339.25 Diane Rinaldo ...... 5 /25 5 /27 Asia ...... 841.38 ...... 841.38 5/27 5/29 Europe ...... 426.00 ...... 473.51 ...... 899.51

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:21 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 8634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.011 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5837 REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, PERMANENT SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015—Continued

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

Commercial airfare ...... 9,087.66 ...... 9,087.66 Amanda Rogers-Thorpe ...... 5/25 5/27 Asia ...... 841.38 ...... 841.38 5/27 5/29 Europe ...... 426.00 ...... 473.50 ...... 899.50 Commercial airfare ...... 9,087.66 ...... 9,087.66 Committee total ...... 33,143.34 ...... 124,298.89 ...... 13,249.16 ...... 170,691.39 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. * In accordance with title 22, United States Code, Section 1754(b)(2), information as would identify the foreign countries in which Committee Members and staff have traveled is omitted. HON. DEVIN NUNES, Chairman, July 30, 2015.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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 COMMITTEE Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ HON. PAUL RYAN, Chairman, July 1, 2015 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.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE EVENTS SURROUNDING THE 2012 TERRORIST ATTACK IN BENGHAZI, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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 COMMITTEE Please Note: If there were no expenditures during the calendar quarter noted above, please check the box at right to so indicate and return.◊ HON. TREY GOWDY, Chairman, July 15, 2015. 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.

REPORT OF EXPENDITURES FOR OFFICIAL FOREIGN TRAVEL, COMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE EXPENDED BETWEEN APR. 1 AND JUNE 30, 2015

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

Erika Schlager ...... 4 /13 4 /18 Austria ...... Euro 1,870.00 ...... 1,771.10 ...... 3,641.10 5/20 5/23 Czech Republic ...... Koruna 832.00 ...... 2,696.30 ...... 3,528.30 Alex Johnson ...... 4/23 4/28 France ...... Euro 2,531.78 ...... 2,133.70 ...... 4,665.48 ...... Denmark ...... Krone ...... 6 /3 6 /10 Turkey ...... Lira 2,574.00 ...... 2,817.50 ...... 5,391.50 ...... Greece ...... Euro ...... Robert Hand ...... 4/23 4/28 Denmark ...... Krone 513.00 ...... 1,541.00 ...... 2,054.00 Shelly Han ...... 5/26 6/3 South Korea ...... Won 2,544.00 ...... 2,818.00 ...... 5,362.00 ...... China ...... Renminbi ...... Janice Helwig ...... 4/13 6/30 Austria ...... Euro 26,286.00 ...... 4,667.85 ...... 30,953.85 Committee total ...... 37,150.78 ...... 18,445.35 ...... 55,596.13 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, Chairman, July 31, 2015.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ment’s final rule — Cranberries Grown in Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department ETC. States of Massachusetts, et al.; Revising De- of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- termination of Sales History [Doc. No.: ment’s final rule — Olives Grown in Cali- Under clause 2 of rule XIV, executive AMS-FV-14-0091; FV15-929-1 FR] received Au- communications were taken from the fornia; Increased Assessment Rate [Doc. No.: gust 20, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. AMS-FV-14-0105; FV15-932-1 FR] received Au- Speaker’s table and referred as follows: 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, gust 20, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2423. A letter from the Associate Adminis- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Agriculture. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, 2425. A letter from the Associate Adminis- Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Agriculture. of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department 2427. A letter from the Congressional Re- ment’s final rule — Clarification of United of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- view Coordinator, Animal and Plant Health States Antitrust Laws, Immunity, and Li- ment’s final rule — Fruit, Vegetable, and Inspection Service, Department of Agri- ability Under Marketing Order Programs Specialty Crops--Import Regulations; culture, transmitting the Department’s in- Changes to Reporting Requirements To Add [Docket No.: AMS-FV-14-0072; FV14-900-2 FR] terim rule — Amendment of Asian received August 20, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Electronic Form Filing Option [Doc. No.: Longhorned Beetle Quarantine Areas in Mas- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, AMS-FV-14-0093; FV15-944/980/999-1 FIR] re- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Agriculture. ceived August 20, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. sachusetts and New York [Docket No.: 2424. A letter from the Associate Adminis- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, APHIS-2015-0016] received August 11, 2015, trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Agriculture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Department 2426. A letter from the Associate Adminis- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- of Agriculture, transmitting the Depart- trator, Agricultural Marketing Service, mittee on Agriculture.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 07:21 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE7.011 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5838 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 2428. A letter from the Associate Adminis- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law [Release No.: 34-75611; File No.: S7-40-11] trator, Cotton and Tobacco Program, Agri- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Armed (RIN: 3235-AL05) received August 10, 2015, cultural Marketing Service, Department of Services. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Agriculture, transmitting the Department’s 2437. A letter from the Director, Defense Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- final rule — Cotton Research and Promotion Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- mittee on Financial Services. Program: Procedures for Conduct of Sign-up partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 2446. A letter from the Managing Associate Period [AMS-CN-12-0059] received August 20, partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- General Counsel, Government Account- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added quisition Regulation Supplement: Item ability Office, transmitting the Office’s by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Unique Identification Prescription Correc- Major rule — Loans in Areas Having Special mittee on Agriculture. tion (DFARS Case 2014-D021) [Docket No.: Flood Hazards (RINs: 1557-AD84, 7100 AE-22; 2429. A letter from the Board Chairman and DARS-2015-0041] (RIN: 0750-AI65) received Au- 3064-AE27; 3052-AC93; 3133-AE40) received Au- CEO, Farm Credit Administration, transmit- gust 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gust 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Administration’s Major final rule — 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Haz- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Armed Serv- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Financial ards (RIN: 3052-AC93) received August 13, ices. Services. 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added 2438. A letter from the Director, Defense 2447. A letter from the Director, Office of by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Legislative Affairs, Legal, Federal Deposit mittee on Agriculture. partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Insurance Corporation, transmitting the 2430. A letter from the Director, Office of partment’s interim rule — Defense Federal Corporation’s Major final rule — Loans in Management and Budget, Executive Office of Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Net- Areas Having Special Flood Hazards (RIN: the President, transmitting a notification of work Penetration Reporting and Contracting 3064-AE27) received August 7, 2015, pursuant the President’s intent to exempt all military for Cloud Services (DFARS Case 2013-D018) to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law personnel accounts, including Coast Guard [Docket No.: DARS-2015-0039] (RIN: 0750-AI61) 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Finan- personnel accounts, from any discretionary received August 26, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cial Services. cap sequestration in FY 2016, if a sequestra- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2448. A letter from the General Counsel, tion is necessary, pursuant to Sec. 255(f) of Sec. 251; to the Committee on Armed Serv- National Credit Union Administration, the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit ices. transmitting the Administration’s Major Control Act of 1985, as amended; to the Com- 2439. A letter from the OSD Federal Reg- final rule — Loans in Areas Having Special mittee on Appropriations. ister Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary, Flood Hazards (RIN: 3133-AE40) received Au- 2431. A letter from the Director, Office of Department of Defense, transmitting the De- gust 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Management and Budget, Executive Office of partment’s Major final rule — Limitations 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, the President, transmitting the OMB Seques- on Terms of Consumer Credit Extended to Sec. 251; to the Committee on Financial tration Update Report to the President and Service Members and Dependents [DOD-2013- Services. Congress for Fiscal Year 2016, pursuant to OS-0133] (RIN: 0790-AJ10) received August 7, 2449. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Sec. 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emer- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added for Special Education and Rehabilitative gency Deficit Control Act of 1985; to the by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Services, Department of Education, trans- Committee on Appropriations. mittee on Armed Services. mitting the Department’s final priority — 2432. A letter from the Under Secretary, 2440. A letter from the Chair, Board of Gov- Technical Assistance Center for Vocational Personnel and Readiness, Department of De- ernors of the Federal Reserve System, trans- Rehabilitation Agency Program Evaluation fense, transmitting a letter on the approved mitting the ‘‘Annual Report to the Congress and Quality Assurance [Docket ID: ED-2015- retirement of Lieutenant General John D. on the Presidential $1 Coin Program’’, pursu- OSERS-0048] [CFDA No.: 84.263B.] received Johnson, United States Army, and his ad- ant to Sec. 104 of the Presidential $1 Coin August 10, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. vancement to the grade of lieutenant general Act of 2005, Pub. L. 109-145; to the Committee 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, on the retired list, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 777; on Financial Services. Sec. 251; to the Committee on Education and to the Committee on Armed Services. 2441. A letter from the Chief Counsel, the Workforce. 2433. A letter from the Director, Defense FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, 2450. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- transmitting the Department’s final rule — for Special Education and Rehabilitative partment of Defense, transmitting the De- Suspension of Community Eligibility, Sul- Services, Department of Education, trans- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- livan County, NY, et al. [Docket ID: FEMA- mitting the Department’s final priority — quisition Regulation Supplement: Contracts 2015-0001] [Internal Agency Docket No.: Rehabilitation Training: Vocational Reha- or Delivery Orders Issued by a Non-DoD FEMA-8391] received August 10, 2015, pursu- bilitation Technical Assistance Center —— Agency (DFARS Case 2015-D014) [Docket No.: ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Youth with Disabilities [CFDA No.: 84.264H.] DARS-2015-0039] (RIN: 0750-AI63) received Au- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on received August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gust 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Financial Services. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2442. A letter from the Chief Counsel, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Education and Sec. 251; to the Committee on Armed Serv- FEMA, Department of Homeland Security, the Workforce. ices. transmitting the Department’s final rule — 2451. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2434. A letter from the Director, Defense Suspension of Community Eligibility; Dela- for Special Education and Rehabilitative Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- ware County, PA, et al. [Docket ID: FEMA- Services, Department of Education, trans- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 2015-0001] [Internal Agency Docket No.: mitting the Department’s final priority and partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- FEMA-8393] received August 13, 2015, pursu- definitions — Demonstration and Training quisition Regulation Supplement: Con- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Program: Career Pathways for Individuals tractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on with Disabilities [CFDA Number: 84.235N.] Forces Deployed Outside the United States Financial Services. [Docket ID: ED-2015-OSERS-0061] received (DFARS Case 2014-D023) (Docket No.: 2015- 2443. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- August 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 0010] (RIN: 0750-AI45) received August 21, ment of the Treasury, transmitting the De- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added partment’s report entitled ‘‘Audit of the Ex- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Education and by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- change Stabilization Fund’s Fiscal Years the Workforce. mittee on Armed Services. 2014 and 2013 Financial Statements’’, pursu- 2452. A letter from the Assistant Secretary 2435. A letter from the Director, Defense ant to Sec. 10 of the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, for Special Education and Rehabilitative Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- as amended, 31 U.S.C. 5302; to the Committee Services, Department of Education, trans- partment of Defense, transmitting the De- on Financial Services. mitting the Department’s final priority — partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- 2444. A letter from the Secretary, Division Rehabilitation Training: Vocational Reha- quisition Regulation Supplement: Use of of Corporation Finance, Securities and Ex- bilitation Workforce Innovation Technical Military Construction Funds (DFARS Case change Commission, transmitting the Com- Assistance Center [CFDA Number: 84.264G.] 2015-D006) [Docket No.: DARS-2015-0019] (RIN: mission’s Major final rule — Pay Ratio Dis- [Docket ID: ED-2015-OSERS-0069] received 0750-AI52) received August 21, 2015, pursuant closure [Release Nos.: 33-9877; 34-75610; File August 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law No.: S7-07-13] (RIN: 3235-AL47) received Au- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Armed gust 10, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Sec. 251; to the Committee on Education and Services. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, the Workforce. 2436. A letter from the Director, Defense Sec. 251; to the Committee on Financial 2453. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Procurement and Acquisition Policy, De- Services. for Special Education and Rehabilitative partment of Defense, transmitting the De- 2445. A letter from the Secretary, Division Services, Department of Education, trans- partment’s final rule — Defense Federal Ac- of Trading and Markets, Securities and Ex- mitting the Department’s final priority and quisition Regulation Supplement: Acquisi- change Commission, transmitting the Com- definitions — Rehabilitation Training: Voca- tion of the American Flag (DFARS Case 2015- mission’s Major final rule — Registration tional Rehabilitation Technical Assistance D005) [Docket No.: DARS-2015-0014] (RIN: Process for Security-Based Swap Dealers and Center — Targeted Communities [CDFA 0750-AI51) received August 21, 2015, pursuant Major Security-Based Swap Participants Number: 84.264F.] [Docket ID: ED-2015-

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5839 OSERS-0070] received August 21, 2015, pursu- ‘‘Health, United States, 2014’’, pursuant to oming; Interstate Transport of Pollution for ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Sec. 308 of the Public Health Service Act, the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS [EPA-R08- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Pub. L. 78-410; to the Committee on Energy OAR-2012-0351; FRL-9932-05-Region 8] re- Education and the Workforce. and Commerce. ceived August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2454. A letter from the Acting Director, 2463. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, MSHA, Standards, Regulations, and latory Management Division, Environmental Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Variances, Department of Labor, transmit- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. ting The Department’s final rule — Fees for cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2471. A letter from the Director, Regu- Testing, Evaluation, and Approval of Mining of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Iowa; latory Management Division, Environmental Products [Docket No.: MSHA-2014-0016] (RIN: Update to Materials Incorporated by Ref- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 1219-AB82) received August 6, 2015, pursuant erence [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0103; FRL-9926-85- cy’s final rule — Oil and Natural Gas Sector: to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Region 7] received August 7, 2015, pursuant Definitions of Low Pressure Gas Well and 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Edu- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Storage Vessel [EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0505; cation and the Workforce. 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy FRL-9931-76-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AS49) received 2455. A letter from the Program Manager, and Commerce. August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2464. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, National Institute for Occupational Safety latory Management Division, Environmental Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and and Health, Department of Health and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. Human Services, transmitting the Depart- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 2472. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental ment’s final rule — Closed-Circuit Escape of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wash- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Respirators; Extension of Transition Period ington [EPA-R10-OAR-2007-0112; FRL-9932-21- cy’s direct final rule — Revisions to the Cali- [Docket No.: CDC-2015-0004; NIOSH-280] (RIN: Region 10] received August 7, 2015, pursuant fornia State Implementation Plan, Butte 0920-AA60) received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law County Air Quality Management District, 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Feather River Air Quality Management Dis- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. trict, and San Luis Obispo County Air Pollu- 2465. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Commerce. tion Control District; Correction [EPA-R09- 2456. A letter from the Chair, Community latory Management Division, Environmental OAR-2015-0246; FRL-9931-19-Region 9] re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Preventive Services Task Force, transmit- ceived August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ting the Community Preventive Services cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Task Force’s 2014-2015 Annual Report to Con- mulgation of Implementation Plans; Ala- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and gress, pursuant to the Public Health Service bama, Mississippi, and South Carolina; Cer- Commerce. Act, Sec. 399U(b)(6); to the Committee on En- tain Visibility Requirements for the 2008 2473. A letter from the Director, Regu- ergy and Commerce. Ozone Standards [EPA-R04-OAR-2015-0177 latory Management Division, Environmental 2457. A letter from the Assistant General FRL-9932-30-Region 4] received August 7, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, Office of the 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added cy’s final rule — Acetic acid; Exemption General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- from the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s mittee on Energy and Commerce. HQ-OPP-2014-0793; FRL-9930-20] received Au- final rule — Substantial Product Hazard 2466. A letter from the Director, Regu- gust 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. List: Seasonal and Decorative Lighting latory Management Division, Environmental 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Products [CPSC Docket No.: CPSC-2014-0024] Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and received August 18, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, mulgation of Implementation Plans; Florida; 2474. A letter from the Director, Regu- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Miscellaneous Changes [EPA-R04-OAR-2015- latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. 0336; FRL-9932-25-Region 4] received August Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2458. A letter from the Assistant General 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Indiana Counsel, Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the and Ohio; Infrastructure SIP Requirements General Counsel, Consumer Product Safety Committee on Energy and Commerce. for the 2010 NO2 and SO2 NAAQS [EPA-R05- Commission, transmitting the Commission’s 2467. A letter from the Director, Regu- OAR-2012-0991; EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0435; FRL- final rule — Substantial Product Hazard latory Management Division, Environmental 9932-15-Region 5] received August 11, 2015, List: Extension Cords [CPSC Docket No.: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by CPSC-2015-0003] received August 20, 2015, pur- cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- mulgation of Implementation Plans; Geor- mittee on Energy and Commerce. lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on gia; Atlanta; Requirements for the 2008 8- 2475. A letter from the Director, Regu- Energy and Commerce. Hour Ozone Standard [EPA-R04-OAR-2015- latory Management Division, Environmental 2459. A letter from the Administrator, U.S. 0248; FRL-9932-20-Region 4] received August Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Energy Information Administration, Depart- 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- ment of Energy, transmitting a report enti- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the mulgation of Air Quality Implementation tled ‘‘The Availability and Price of Petro- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Plans; Virginia; Movement of the Northern leum and Petroleum Products Produced in 2468. A letter from the Director, Regu- Virginia Area from Virginia’s Nonattain- Countries Other Than Iran’’, the twenty-sec- latory Management Division, Environmental ment Area List to its Maintenance Area List ond in a series of reports required by Sec. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0454; FRL-9932-35-Region 1245(d)(4)(a) of the National Defense Author- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation 3] received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 ization Act for FY 2012; to the Committee on of State Implementation Plans; Arizona; In- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Energy and Commerce. frastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead 2460. A letter from the Acting Assistant (Pb) and the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Am- and Commerce. 2476. A letter from the Director, Regu- General Counsel, Legislation, Regulation bient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) [EPA- latory Management Division, Environmental and Energy Efficiency, Department of En- R09-OAR-2014-0258; FRL-9926-72-Region 9] re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ergy, transmitting the Department’s Major ceived August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s final rule — Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tol- final rule — Energy Conservation Program: 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0496; FRL-9931-06] Test Procedures for External Power Supplies Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. [Docket No.: EERE-2014-BT-TP-0043] (RIN: Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 1904-AD36) received August 25, 2015, pursuant 2469. A letter from the Director, Regu- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2477. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Commerce. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation latory Management Division, Environmental 2461. A letter from the Deputy Director, of State Implementation Plans; State of Col- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- ODRM, Department of Health and Human orado; Interstate Transport of Pollution for cy’s final rule — Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tol- Services, transmitting the Department’s the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS [EPA-R08- erances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0804; FRL-9931-30] final rule — Countermeasures Injury Com- OAR-2012-0346; FRL-9932-04-Region 8] re- received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. pensation Program: Pandemic Influenza ceived August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Countermeasures Injury Table (RIN: 0906- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and AA79) received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- Commerce. 2478. A letter from the Director, Regu- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy 2470. A letter from the Director, Regu- latory Management Division, Environmental and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2462. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- cy’s final rule — Lavandulyl Senecioate; Ex- ment of Health and Human Services, trans- cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation emption from the Requirement of a Toler- mitting the Department’s report entitled of State Implementation Plans; State of Wy- ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0017; FRL-9930-16]

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5840 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 received August 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PSD and Visibility Infrastructure SIP Re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, quirements [EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805; FRL- cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and 9932-65-Region 5] received August 19, 2015, mulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Kansas; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for 2479. A letter from the Director, Regu- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Energy and Commerce. Standard [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0512; FRL-9932- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2487. A letter from the Director, Regu- 81-Region 7] received August 19, 2015, pursu- cy’s final rule — Data Requirements Rule for latory Management Division, Environmental ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on National Ambient Air Quality Standard cy’s final rule — Prevention of Significant Energy and Commerce. (NAAQS) [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0711; FRL-9928- Deterioration and Title V Permitting for 2495. A letter from the Director, Regu- 18-OAR] (RIN: 2060-AR19) received August 14, Greenhouse Gases: Removal of Certain Va- latory Management Division, Environmental 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added cated Elements [EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0414; Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- FRL-9932-11-OAR] received August 19, 2015, cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- mittee on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by mulgation of Air Quality Implementation 2480. A letter from the Director, Regu- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Plans; State of Missouri; Cross-State Air latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Energy and Commerce. Pollution Rule [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0556; Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2488. A letter from the Director, Regu- FRL-9932-95-Region 7] received August 19, cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation latory Management Division, Environmental 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Controlling Emissions During Episodes of cy’s final rule — Idaho: Final Authorization mittee on Energy and Commerce. High Air Pollution Potential [EPA-R07-OAR- of State Hazardous Waste Management Pro- 2496. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2014-0602; FRL-9932-39-Region 7] received Au- gram; Revision [EPA-R10-RCRA-2015-0307; latory Management Division, Environmental gust 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. FRL-9932-87-Region 10] received August 19, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mon- Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. tana; Revisions to the Administrative Rules 2481. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2489. A letter from the Director, Regu- of Montana; Correction [EPA-R08-OAR-2010- latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental 0304; FRL-9932-53-Region 8] received August Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the of Implementation Plans; Klamath Falls, Or- IL; MN; Determinations of Attainment of Committee on Energy and Commerce. egon Nonattainment Area; Fine Particulate the 2008 Lead Standard for Chicago and 2497. A letter from the Director, Regu- Matter Emissions Inventory and SIP Eagan [EPA-R05-OAR-2015-0408; EPA-R05- latory Management Division, Environmental Strengthening Measures [EPA-R10-OAR-2013- OAR-2015-0409; FRL-9932-63-Region 5] re- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 0005; FRL-9932-40-Region 10] received August ceived August 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cy’s direct final rule — Approval of North 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Carolina’s Request to Relax the Federal Reid Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Vapor Pressure Gasoline Volatility Standard Committee on Energy and Commerce. Commerce. for Mecklenburg and Gaston Counties [EPA- 2482. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2490. A letter from the Director, Regu- HQ-OAR-2015-0208; FRL-9931-94-OAR] (RIN: latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental 2060-AS64) received August 14, 2015, pursuant Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — Partial Approval and Dis- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode approval of Air Quality State Implementa- and Commerce. 2498. A letter from the Director, Regu- Island; Rhode Island Low Emission Vehicle tion Plans (SIP); State of Nebraska; Infra- latory Management Division, Environmental Program [EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0541; A-1-FRL- structure SIP Requirements for the 2008 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 9932-46-Region 1] received August 14, 2015, Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Stand- cy’s final rule — Promulgation of State Im- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by ard (NAAQS) [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0270; FRL- plementation Plan Revisions; Infrastructure Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 9932-78-Region 7] received August 19, 2015, Requirements for the 2008 Ozone, 2008 Lead, mittee on Energy and Commerce. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by and 2010 NO2 National Ambient Air Quality 2483. A letter from the Director, Regu- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Standards; Colorado [EPA-R08-OAR-2012- latory Management Division, Environmental mittee on Energy and Commerce. 0972; FRL-9932-52-Region 8] received August Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2491. A letter from the Director, Regu- 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- latory Management Division, Environmental Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the mulgation of Air Quality Implementation Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Plans; District of Columbia; Interstate Pol- cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- 2499. A letter from the Director, Regu- lution Transport Requirements for the 2006 mulgation of Air Quality Implementation latory Management Division, Environmental 24-Hour Fine Particulate Matter Standard Plans; State of Kansas; Cross-State Air Pol- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- [EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0537; FRL-9932-55-Region lution Rule [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0564; FRL- cy’s final rule — Methane sulfonic acid; Ex- 3] received August 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 9932-83-Region 7] received August 19, 2015, emption from the Requirement of a Toler- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by ance [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0633; FRL-9931-07] 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- received August 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and Commerce. mittee on Energy and Commerce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2484. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2492. A letter from the Director, Regu- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2500. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; cy’s direct final rule — NORTH CAROLINA: latory Management Division, Environmental Indiana; Alcoa BART [EPA-R05-OAR-2014- Final Authorization of State Hazardous Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 0660; FRL-9932-18-Region 5] received August Waste Management Program Revisions cy’s final rule — Difenoconazole; Pesticide 14, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); [EPA-R04-RCRA-2015-0294; FRL-9932-93-Re- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0470; FRL- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the gion 4] received August 19, 2015, pursuant to 9929-61] received August 26, 2015, pursuant to Committee on Energy and Commerce. 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 2485. A letter from the Director, Regu- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy latory Management Division, Environmental and Commerce. and Commerce. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2493. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2501. A letter from the Director, Regu- cy’s direct final rule — Approval and Pro- latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental mulgation of Air Quality Implementation Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Plans; State of Nebraska; Cross-State Air cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation cy’s final rule — Illinois; Disapproval of Pollution Rule [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0565; of Implementation Plans; Klamath Falls, Or- State Board Infrastructure SIP Require- FRL-9932-84-Region 7] received August 19, egon Nonattainment Area; Fine Particulate ments for the 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 Ozone 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added Matter Emissions Inventory and SIP NAAQS [EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805; EPA-R05- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Strengthening Measures [EPA-R10-OAR-2013- OAR-2011-0969; FRL-9932-97-Region 5] re- mittee on Energy and Commerce. 0005; FRL-9932-40-Region 10] received August ceived August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2486. A letter from the Director, Regu- 19, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, latory Management Division, Environmental Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Committee on Energy and Commerce. Commerce. cy’s direct final rule — Air Plan Approval; 2494. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2502. A letter from the Director, Regu- Michigan and Wisconsin; 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS latory Management Division, Environmental latory Management Division, Environmental

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00052 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5841 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Auction Context [GN Docket No.: 12-268] [MB Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation Docket No.: 15-137] received August 7, 2015, Commerce. of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Revi- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by 2517. A letter from the Chair of the Incen- sions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- tive Auctions Task Force, Office of Strategic Implementation Plan (SIP) for Albuquerque- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Planning and Policy Analysis, Federal Com- Bernalillo County; Prevention of Significant 2510. A letter from the General Counsel, munications Commission, transmitting the Deterioration (PSD) Permitting [EPA-R06- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Commission’s final rule — Expanding the OAR-2013-0616; FRL-9931-35-Region 6] re- transmitting the Commission’s final rule — Economic and Innovation Opportunities of ceived August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Revisions to Auxiliary Installations, Re- Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions [GN 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, placement Facilities, and Siting and Mainte- Docket No.: 12-268] received August 7, 2015, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and nance Regulations [Docket No.: RM12-11-003; pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Commerce. Order No.: 790-B] received August 10, 2015, Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2503. A letter from the Director, Regu- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by mittee on Energy and Commerce. latory Management Division, Environmental Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2518. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, cy’s final rule — Michigan: Final Authoriza- 2511. A letter from the Secretary, Federal transmitting a report by the Department on tion of State Hazardous Waste Management Trade Commission, transmitting the Com- progress toward a negotiated solution of the Program Revision [EPA-R05-RCRA-2014-0689; mission’s final revised interpretations — Cyprus question covering the period of April FRL-9933-29-Region 5] received August 26, Final Action Concerning Review of Interpre- 1 through May 31, 2015, pursuant to Sec. 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added tations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act; 620C(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Rule Governing Disclosure of Written Con- as amended, and in accordance with Sec. mittee on Energy and Commerce. sumer Product Warranty Terms and Condi- 1(a)(6) of Executive Order 13313; to the Com- 2504. A letter from the Director, Regu- tions; Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability mittee on Foreign Affairs. latory Management Division, Environmental of Written Warranty Terms; Rule Governing 2519. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures; for Export Administration, Bureau of Indus- cy’s final rule — Air Plan Approval; Michi- and Guides for the Advertising of Warranties try and Security, Department of Commerce, gan; Michigan State Board Requirements and Guarantees (RIN: 3084-AB24; 3084-AB25; transmitting the Department’s final rule — [EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0657; FRL-9933-11-Region 3084-AB26) received August 20, 2015, pursuant Addition of Certain Persons to the Entity 5] received August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law List; and Removal of Certain Persons from U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy the Entity List Based on Removal Requests 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. [Docket No.: 150427401-5401-01] (RIN: 0694- and Commerce. 2512. A letter from the Director, Regula- AG61) received August 7, 2015, pursuant to 5 2505. A letter from the Director, Regu- tions Policy and Management Staff, Food U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- latory Management Division, Environmental and Drug Administration, Department of 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Foreign Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Health and Human Services, transmitting Affairs. cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation the Department’s final rule — Listing of 2520. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- ment of Commerce, transmitting a report of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mis- Color Additives Exempt From Certification; certifying that the export of the listed items souri; 2013 Missouri State Implementation Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirma- to the People’s Republic of China is not det- Plan for the 2008 Lead Standard [EPA-R07- tion of Effective Date [Docket Nos.: FDA- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry, OAR-2015-0223; FRL-9933-09-Region 7] re- 2014-C-1616 and FDA-2015-C-0245] received Au- pursuant to Sec. 1512 of the Strom Thurmond ceived August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. gust 10, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. National Defense Authorization Act for FY 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 1999 (Pub. L. 105-261), as amended by Sec. 146 Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Commerce. Commerce. Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 1999 2506. A letter from the Director, Regu- 2513. A letter from the Deputy Director, (Pub. L. 105-277), and the President’s Sep- latory Management Division, Environmental ODRM, National Institutes of Health, De- tember 29, 2009 delegation of authority [74 Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- partment of Health and Human Services, Fed. Reg. 50,913 (Oct. 2, 2009)]; to the Com- cy’s final rule — Dimethomorph; Pesticide transmitting the Department’s final rule — mittee on Foreign Affairs. Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0531; FRL- National Institutes of Health Undergraduate 2521. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 9932-26] received August 26, 2015, pursuant to Scholarship Program Regarding Professions ment of Commerce, transmitting a report 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Needed by National Research Institutes certifying that the export of the listed item 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy [Docket No.: NIH-2007-0930] (RIN: 0925-AA10) to the People’s Republic of China is not det- and Commerce. received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. rimental to the U.S. space launch industry, 2507. A letter from the Director, Regu- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, pursuant to Sec. 1512 of the Strom Thurmond latory Management Division, Environmental Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy and National Defense Authorization Act for FY Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Commerce. 1999 (Pub. L. 105-261), as amended by Sec. 146 cy’s final rule — National Emission Stand- 2514. A letter from the Director, Office of of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency ards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Sec- Congressional Affairs, Office of Administra- Supplemental Appropriations Act for FY 1999 ondary Aluminum Production [EPA-HQ- tion, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, trans- (Pub. L. 105-277), and the President’s Sep- OAR-2010-0544; FRL-9932-44-OAR] (RIN: 2060- mitting the Commission’s final rule — Mis- tember 29, 2009 delegation of authority [74 AQ40) received August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 cellaneous Corrections [NRC-2015-0105] (RIN: Fed. Reg. 50,913 (Oct. 2, 2009)]; to the Com- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- 3150-AJ60) received August 7, 2015, pursuant mittee on Foreign Affairs. 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 2522. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, and Commerce. 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 2508. A letter from the Director, Regu- and Commerce. transmitting a determination consistent latory Management Division, Environmental 2515. A letter from the Assistant General with the provisions of 22 U.S.C. Sec. 2291-4, as Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- amended, a copy of Presidential Determina- cy’s final rule — Partial Approval and Dis- ergy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency tion No. 2015-10 determining that Colombia approval of Air Quality Implementation and Renewable Energy, Department of En- meets the statutory requirements relating to Plans; Nebraska; Revision to the State Im- ergy, transmitting the Department’s final the interdiction of aircraft reasonably sus- plementation Plan (SIP) Infrastructure Re- rule — Energy Conservation Program for pected to be engaged in illicit drug traf- quirements for the 1997 and 2006 Fine Partic- Consumer Products: Definitions and Stand- ficking; to the Committee on Foreign Af- ulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality ards for Grid-Enabled Water Heaters [Docket fairs. Standards and the Revocation of the PM10 No.: EERE-2015-BT-STD-0017] (RIN: 1904- 2523. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- Annual Standard and Adoption of the 24hr AD55) received August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of PM2.5 Standard [EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0269; U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- State, transmitting agreements prepared by FRL-9933-04-Region 7] received August 26, 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Energy the Department of State concerning inter- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added and Commerce. national agreements, other than treaties en- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2516. A letter from the Assistant General tered into by the United States, to be trans- mittee on Energy and Commerce. Counsel for Legislation, Regulation and En- mitted to the Congress within the sixty-day 2509. A letter from the Chief of Staff, Media ergy Efficiency, Office of Energy Efficiency period specified in the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 Bureau, Federal Communications Commis- and Renewable Energy, Department of En- U.S.C. 112b; to the Committee on Foreign Af- sion, transmitting the Commission’s final ergy, transmitting the Department’s final fairs. rule — Expanding the Economic and Innova- rule — Energy Conservation Program: Test 2524. A letter from the Assistant Legal Ad- tion Opportunities of Spectrum Through In- Procedures for Clothes Washers [Docket No.: viser, Office of Treaty Affairs, Department of centive Auctions; Channel Sharing by Full EERE-2013-BT-TP-0009] (RIN: 1904-AC97) re- State, transmitting a report prepared by the Power and Class A Stations Outside the ceived August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Department concerning international agree- Broadcast Television Spectrum Incentive 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, ments, other than treaties entered into by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5842 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 the United States, to be transmitted to the ume of weapons-usable fissile material in the 2548. A letter from the Assistant Director, Congress within the sixty-day period speci- territory of the Russian Federation that was Senior Executive Management Office, De- fied in the Case-Zablocki Act, pursuant to 1 declared in Executive Order 13617 of June 25, partment of Defense, transmitting a report U.S.C. 112b; to the Committee on Foreign Af- 2012; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform fairs. 2537. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee 2525. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- on Oversight and Government Reform. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, quired by Sec. 401(c) of the National Emer- 2549. A letter from the Assistant Director, transmitting a certification, pursuant to gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and Sec. 204(c) Senior Executive Management Office, De- Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, of the International Emergency Economic partment of Defense, transmitting a report Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-065; to the Com- Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform mittee on Foreign Affairs. to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee 2526. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, six-month periodic report on the national on Oversight and Government Reform. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, emergency with respect to persons who com- 2550. A letter from the Assistant Director, transmitting a certification, pursuant to mit, threaten to commit, or support ter- Senior Executive Management Office, De- Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, rorism that was declared in Executive Order partment of Defense, transmitting a report Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-043; to the Com- 13224 of September 23, 2001; to the Committee pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform mittee on Foreign Affairs. on Foreign Affairs. Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to the Committee 2527. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 2538. A communication from the President on Oversight and Government Reform. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of the United States, transmitting as re- 2551. A letter from the Executive Analyst, transmitting a certification, pursuant to quired by Sec. 202(d) of the National Emer- Department of Health and Human Services, Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622(d), notification transmitting two reports pursuant to the Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-035; to the Com- that the national emergency declared, with Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, Pub. mittee on Foreign Affairs. respect to Export Control Regulations, in L. 105-277; to the Committee on Oversight 2528. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, Executive Order 13222 of August 17, 2001 is to and Government Reform. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, continue in effect beyond August 17, 2015; (H. 2552. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, transmitting a certification, pursuant to Doc. No. 114—55); to the Committee on For- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, eign Affairs and ordered to be printed. transmitting pursuant to the provisions of Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-044; to the Com- 2539. A letter from the Chairman, Council the Federal Activities Inventory Reform mittee on Foreign Affairs. of the District of Columbia, transmitting (FAIR) Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105-270), the De- 2529. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, D.C. Act 21-141, ‘‘Title IX Athletic Equity partment’s FY 2012 and FY 2013 report on in- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public Law 93-198, ventories of commercial and inherently gov- transmitting a certification, pursuant to Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee on Oversight ernmental activities; to the Committee on Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, and Government Reform. Oversight and Government Reform. Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-074; to the Com- 2540. A letter from the Chairman, Council 2553. A letter from the Attorney-Advisor, mittee on Foreign Affairs. of the District of Columbia, transmitting Office of the General Counsel, Department of 2530. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, D.C. Act 21-142, ‘‘Naval Lodge Building, Inc. Transportation, transmitting a report pursu- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, Real Property Tax Relief Act of 2015’’, pursu- ant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of transmitting a certification, pursuant to ant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the 1998, Pub. L. 105-277, 5 U.S.C. 3345-3349d; to Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Committee on Oversight and Government the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-034; to the Com- Reform. ment Reform. mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2541. A letter from the Chairman, Council 2554. A letter from the Assistant General 2531. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, of the District of Columbia, transmitting Counsel, Department of the Treasury, trans- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, D.C. Act 21-140, ‘‘Ruby Whitfield Way Des- mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- transmitting a certification, pursuant to ignation Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public cancies Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277; to Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee the Committee on Oversight and Govern- Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-028; to the Com- on Oversight and Government Reform. ment Reform. mittee on Foreign Affairs. 2542. A letter from the Chairman, Council 2555. A letter from the Chairman, Federal 2532. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, of the District of Columbia, transmitting Deposit Insurance Corporation, transmitting Legislative Affairs, Department of State, D.C. Act 21-143, ‘‘Margaret Peters and The Corporation’s 2015 Annual Performance transmitting a certification, pursuant to Roumania Peters Walker Tennis Courts Des- Plan, pursuant to the Government Perform- Sec. 36(c) of the Arms Export Control Act, ignation Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public ance and Results Act of 1993 (as amended) Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-025; to the Com- Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010; to mittee on Foreign Affairs. on Oversight and Government Reform. the Committee on Oversight and Govern- 2533. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, 2543. A letter from the Chairman, Council ment Reform. Legislative Affairs, Department of State, of the District of Columbia, transmitting 2556. A letter from the General Counsel, transmitting a certification of proposed D.C. Act 21-144, ‘‘Closing of Public Streets General Services Administration, transmit- issuance of an export license, pursuant to adjacent to Squares 603S, 605, 607, 661, 661N, ting a report pursuant to the Federal Vacan- Secs. 36(c) and 36(d) of the Arms Export Con- and 665, and in U.S. Reservations 243 and 244, cies Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277, 5 trol Act, Transmittal No.: DDTC 15-039; to S.O. 13-14605, Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public U.S.C. 3345-3349d; to the Committee on Over- the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee sight and Government Reform. 2534. A letter from the Assistant Secretary, on Oversight and Government Reform. 2557. A letter from the Administrator, Na- Legislative Affairs, Department of State, 2544. A letter from the Chairman, Council tional Aeronautics and Space Administra- transmitting the Secretary’s determina- of the District of Columbia, transmitting tion, transmitting the Administration’s Fed- tions, certifications, and notifications, pur- D.C. Act 21-146, ‘‘Sale of Synthetic Drugs eral Activities Inventory Reform Inventory suant to the Iran Freedom and Counter-Pro- Temporary Amendment Act of 2015’’, pursu- for FY 2012 and 2013, pursuant to the Federal liferation Act of 2012, Secs. 1244(c)(1), ant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act of 1246(a)(1), and 1247(a); ; to the Committee on Committee on Oversight and Government 1998, Pub. L. 105-270; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Reform. Oversight and Government Reform. 2535. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- 2545. A letter from the Chairman, Council 2558. A letter from the Chairman, National ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- of the District of Columbia, transmitting Transportation Safety Board, transmitting quired by Sec. 401(c) of the National Emer- D.C. Act 21-147, ‘‘Ward 5 Paint Spray Booth the Board’s FY 2014 annual report, pursuant gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and Sec. 204(c) Moratorium Temporary Act of 2015’’, pursu- to Sec. 203(a) of the Notification and Federal of the International Emergency Economic ant to Public Law 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Employee Antidiscrimination and Retalia- Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), a six-month Committee on Oversight and Government tion Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107- periodic report on the national emergency Reform. 174; to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- with respect to Cote d’Ivoire that was de- 2546. A letter from the Chairman, Council ernment Reform. clared in Executive Order 13396 of February of the District of Columbia, transmitting 2559. A letter from the Director, Office of 7, 2006; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. D.C. Act 21-145, ‘‘Medical Marijuana Cultiva- Personnel Management, transmitting the Of- 2536. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- tion Center Expansion Temporary Amend- fice’s annual report prepared in accordance ment of the Treasury, transmitting as re- ment Act of 2015’’, pursuant to Public Law with Sec. 203 of the Notification and Federal quired by Sec. 401(c) of the National Emer- 93-198, Sec. 602(c)(1); to the Committee on Employee Antidiscrimination and Retalia- gencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1641(c), and Sec. 204(c) Oversight and Government Reform. tion Act of 2002 (No FEAR Act), Pub. L. 107- of the International Emergency Economic 2547. A letter from the Associate General 174; to the Committee on Oversight and Gov- Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and pursuant Counsel, Department of Agriculture, trans- ernment Reform. to Executive Order 13313 of July 31, 2003, a mitting a report pursuant to the Federal Va- 2560. A letter from the HR Specialist (Exec- final report on the national emergency with cancies Reform Act of 1998, Pub. L. 105-277, 5 utive Resources), Small Business Adminis- respect to the risk of nuclear proliferation U.S.C. 3345-3349d; to the Committee on Over- tration, transmitting a report pursuant to created by the accumulation of a large vol- sight and Government Reform. the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5843 Pub. L. 105-277, 5 U.S.C. 3345-3349d; to the 2570. A letter from the Director, Adminis- WA [Docket No.: FAA-2014-1067; Airspace Committee on Oversight and Government trative Office of the United States Courts, Docket No.: 14-ANM-15] received August 6, Reform. transmitting the report of the Administra- 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added 2561. A letter from the Special Counsel, tive Office of the United States Courts on ap- by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- U.S. Office of Special Counsel, transmitting plications for delayed-notice search warrants mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- the Report to Congress for FY 2014; to the and extensions during FY 2014, as required by ture. Committee on Oversight and Government 18 U.S.C. 3103a(d); to the Committee on the 2580. A letter from the Management and Reform. Judiciary. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2562. A letter from the Principal Deputy 2571. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and ment of Health and Human Services, trans- ment’s final rule — Modification of Re- Parks, Department of the Interior, transmit- mitting the Department’s determination on stricted Areas R-4501A, R-4501B, R-4501C, R- ting the Department’s final rule — Special a petition filed on behalf of workers who 4501D, R-4501F, and R-4501H; Fort Leonard Regulations; Areas of the National Park Sys- were employed at Westinghouse Electric Wood, MO [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0640; Air- tem, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Bicy- Corp. in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to be added space Docket No.: 14-ACE-4] (RIN: 2120-AA66) cling [NPS-CUVA-18292; PPMWCUVAR0, to the Special Exposure Cohort, pursuant to received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. PPMRSNR1Z.Y00000] (RIN: 1024-AE18) re- the Energy Employees Occupational Illness 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, ceived August 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Compensation Program Act of 2000 and 42 Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, C.F.R. pt. 83; to the Committee on the Judi- tation and Infrastructure. Sec. 251; to the Committee on Natural Re- ciary. 2581. A letter from the Management and sources. 2572. A letter from the Secretary, Judicial Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2563. A letter from the Departmental Pri- Conference of the United States, transmit- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- vacy Officer, Office of the Secretary, Depart- ting the Report of the Proceedings of the Ju- ment’s final rule — Revocation of Class D ment of the Interior, transmitting the De- dicial Conference of the United States for and E Airspace; Independence, KS [Docket partment’s final rule — Privacy Act Regula- the March 2015 session, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. No.: FAA-2014-0565; Airspace Docket No.: 14- tions; Exemption for the Indian Arts and 331; to the Committee on the Judiciary. ACE-7) received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 Crafts Board [156D0102DM/DS10700000- 2573. A letter from the Assistant Attorney U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- DMSN00000.000000/DX.10701.CEN00000] (RIN: General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 1090-AB10) received August 26, 2015, pursuant partment of Justice, transmitting the De- tation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law partment’s annual report of the Review 2582. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Nat- Panel on Prison Rape, pursuant to Sec. Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ural Resources. 4(c)(1)(A) of the Prison Rape Elimination Act Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2564. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- of 2003, 42 U.S.C. 15603(c)(1)(A), also including ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- a status report from the Department’s Bu- Airspace; Headland, AL [Docket No.: FAA- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- reau of Justice Statistics entitled ‘‘PREA 2015-0046; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO-23] re- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- Data Collection Activities, 2015’’; to the ceived August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. porary rule — Atlantic Highly Migratory Committee on the Judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Species; North Atlantic Swordfish Fishery 2574. A letter from the Assistant Attorney Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: 120627194-3657-02] (RIN: 0648- General, Office of Legislative Affairs, De- tation and Infrastructure. XE005) received August 13, 2015, pursuant to partment of Justice, transmitting the De- 2583. A letter from the Management and 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law partment’s report entitled, ‘‘Solutions for Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Nat- Safer Communities: FY 2013 Annual Report Transportation, transmitting the Depart- ural Resources. 2565. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- to Congress’’, in accordance with Secs. 522, ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E fice of Sustainable Fisheries, NMFS, Na- 810, and 1406 of the Omnibus Crime Control Airspace; Greenville, SC [Docket No.: FAA- tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3711 et. 2015-0044; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASO-3] re- tion, transmitting the Administration’s tem- seq.), as amended; to the Committee on the ceived August 5, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. porary rule — Fisheries of the Exclusive Eco- Judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, nomic Zone Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch 2575. A letter from the Chief Justice, Su- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- in the West Yakutat District of the Gulf of preme Court, transmitting notification that tation and Infrastructure. Alaska [Docket No.: 140918791-4999-02] (RIN: the Supreme Court will open the October 2584. A letter from the Management and 0648-XE064) received August 18, 2015, pursu- 2015 term on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:00 Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub. L. a.m. and will continue until all matters be- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Nat- fore the Court ready for argument have been ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E ural Resources. disposed of or decided; to the Committee on Airspace; Campbellsville, KY [Docket No.: 2566. A letter from the Deputy Director, Of- the Judiciary. FAA-2015-0458; Airspace Docket No.: 15-ASO- fice of Surface Mining Reclamation and En- 2576. A letter from the Chair, United States 2] received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 forcement, Department of the Interior, Sentencing Commission, transmitting the U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- transmitting the Department’s 2012 Annual Commission’s Report to Congress: Impact of 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Report for the Office of Surface Mining Rec- the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (as directed tation and Infrastructure. lamation and Enforcement, pursuant to the by Sec. 10 of Pub. L. 111-220), pursuant to 28 2585. A letter from the Management and Surface Mining Control and Reclamation U.S.C. 994-995, and its specific authority Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Act of 1977; to the Committee on Natural Re- under 28 U.S.C. 995(a)(20); to the Committee Transportation, transmitting the Depart- sources. on the Judiciary. ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class E 2567. A letter from the Deputy Assistant 2577. A letter from the Assistant Secretary Airspace; Dyersburg, TN [Docket No.: FAA- Administrator for Regulatory Programs, of the Army, Civil Works, Department of De- 2014-0968; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO-17] re- NMFS, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Na- fense, transmitting the biennial report on ceived August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- the status of the Missouri River Bank Sta- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, tion, transmitting the Administration’s final bilization and Navigation Fish and Wildlife Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- rule — Fisheries of the Northeastern United Mitigation Project, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, tation and Infrastructure. States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog and Nebraska, pursuant to Sec. 4003(e) of the 2586. A letter from the Management and Fisheries [Docket No.: 130822745-5611-02] Water Resources Reform and Development Program Analyst, FAA, Department of (RIN: 0648-BD64) received August 13, 2015, Act of 2014; to the Committee on Transpor- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by tation and Infrastructure. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2578. A letter from the Associate General tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- mittee on Natural Resources. Counsel for Legislation and Regulations, Of- et No.: FAA-2014-0921; Directorate Identifier 2568. A letter from the Acting Secretary, fice of the General Counsel, Department of 2014-NM-073-AD; Amendment 39-18193; AD Federal Trade Commission, transmitting the Housing and Urban Development, transmit- 2015-13-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Commission’s Thirty-Seventh Hart-Scott- ting the Department’s final rule — Revision 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Rodino Annual Report, pursuant to Sec. 7A of Freedom of Information Act Regulation Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the of the Clayton Act and the Hart-Scott-Ro- [Docket No.: FR-5624-F-02] (RIN: 2501-AD57) Committee on Transportation and Infra- dino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; to received August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. structure. the Committee on the Judiciary. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2587. A letter from the Management and 2569. A letter from the Chairman, Adminis- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Oversight and Program Analyst, FAA, Department of trative Conference of the United States, Government Reform. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- transmitting the notice of adoption of Rec- 2579. A letter from the Management and ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ommendation 2015-1, Promoting Accuracy Program Analyst, FAA, Department of tives; Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. [Docket and Transparency in the Unified Agenda [80 Transportation, transmitting the Depart- No.: FAA-2015-2906; Directorate Identifier Fed. Reg. 36757 (June 26, 2015)]; to the Com- ment’s final rule — Establishment and 2014-SW-068-AD; Amendment 39-18213; AD mittee on the Judiciary. Amendment of Class E Airspace; Bremerton, 2015-15-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August

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Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- tives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-2957; Direc- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2604. A letter from the Management and torate Identifier 2015-NM-089-AD; Amend- et No.: FAA-2014-0926; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ment 39-18218; AD 2015-15-09] (RIN: 2120-AA64) 2014-NM-085-AD; Amendment 39-18204; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2015-14-06] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the et No.: FAA-2014-0778; Directorate Identifier tation and Infrastructure. Committee on Transportation and Infra- 2014-NM-095-AD; Amendment 39-18220; AD 2589. A letter from the Management and structure. 2015-15-11] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2597. A letter from the Management and 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- structure. No.: FAA-2015-2463; Directorate Identifier proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums 2605. A letter from the Management and 2015-NM-086-AD; Amendment 39-18216; AD and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2015-15-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31024; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Amdt. 3649] received August 6, 2015, pursuant ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law tives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Committee on Transportation and Infra- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- [Docket No.: FAA-2015-2962; Directorate structure. portation and Infrastructure. Identifier 2015-NM-071-AD; Amendment 39- 2590. A letter from the Management and 2598. A letter from the Management and 18221; AD 2012-11-09 R1] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of ceived August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, ment’s final rule — Amendment of Class B ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Airspace; New Orleans, LA [Docket No.: tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- tation and Infrastructure. FAA-2015-2219; Airspace Docket No.: 15-AWA- et No.: FAA-2014-0428; Directorate Identifier 2606. A letter from the Management and 5] (RIN: 2120-AA66) received August 6, 2015, 2014-NM-067-AD; Amendment 39-18205; AD Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by 2015-14-07] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the tives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes ture. Committee on Transportation and Infra- [Docket No.: FAA-2015-1177; Directorate 2591. A letter from the Management and structure. Identifier 2015-CE-009-AD; Amendment 39- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2599. A letter from the Management and 18208; AD 2015-14-10] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, tives; Pratt & Whitney Turbofan Engines ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- [Docket No.: FAA-2014-1127; Directorate proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums tation and Infrastructure. Identifier 2014-NE-16-AD; Amendment 39- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2607. A letter from the Management and 18203; AD 2015-14-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31023; Program Analyst, FAA, Department of August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Amdt. No. 3648] received August 6, 2015, pur- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- tation and Infrastructure. Transportation and Infrastructure. 2014-0011; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-046- 2592. A letter from the Management and 2600. A letter from the Management and AD; Amendment 39-18194; AD 2015-12-07] (RIN: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2120-AA64) received August 6, 2015, pursuant Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law ment’s final rule — IFR Altitudes; Miscella- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- neous Amendments [Docket No.: 31030; tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- portation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No.: 521] received August 6, 2015, pur- 2015-0086; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-191- 2608. A letter from the Management and suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- AD; Amendment 39-18206; AD 2015-14-08] (RIN: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on 2120-AA64) received August 6, 2015, pursuant Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2593. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- tives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Engines Program Analyst, FAA, Department of portation and Infrastructure. [Docket No.: FAA-2014-0164; Directorate Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2601. A letter from the Management and Identifier 2014-NE-02-AD; Amendment 39- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 18191; AD 2015-13-04] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received tives; Honeywell International, Inc. Turbo- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. prop Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2006-23706; ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Directorate Identifier 2006-NE-03-AD; tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Amendment 39-18177; AD 2015-12-04] (RIN: No.: FAA-2014-0570; Directorate Identifier tation and Infrastructure. 2120-AA64) received August 6, 2015, pursuant 2013-NM-094-AD; Amendment 39-18201; AD 2609. A letter from the Management and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 2015-14-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Transportation, transmitting the Depart- portation and Infrastructure. Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2594. A letter from the Management and Committee on Transportation and Infra- tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of structure. et No.: FAA-2014-1052; Directorate Identifier Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2602. A letter from the Management and 2014-NM-140-AD; Amendment 39-18210; AD ment’s final rule — Establishment of Class E Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2015-15-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August Airspace; Defuniak Springs, FL [Docket No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); FAA-2015-0045; Airspace Docket No.: 14-ASO- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the 22] received August 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Committee on Transportation and Infra- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- structure. 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31022; 2610. A letter from the Management and tation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No.: 3647] received August 6, 2015, pur- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 2595. A letter from the Management and suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Transportation and Infrastructure. tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 2603. A letter from the Management and 2015-0679; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-182- proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Program Analyst, FAA, Department of AD; Amendment 39-18211; AD 2015-15-02] (RIN: and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2120-AA64) received August 6, 2015, pursuant

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5845 to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 2626. A letter from the Management and 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- 2014-0652; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-076- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of portation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-18223; AD 2015-15-13] (RIN: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2611. A letter from the Management and 2120-AA64) received August 26, 2015, pursuant ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- portation and Infrastructure. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31029; tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2619. A letter from the Management and Amdt. No.: 3654] received August 26, 2015, et No.: FAA-2014-0572; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by 2014-NM-027-AD; Amendment 39-18214; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2015-15-05] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited ture. Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA-2015-3139; Direc- 2627. A letter from the Management and Committee on Transportation and Infra- torate Identifier 2012-NM-139-AD; Amend- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of structure. ment 39-18224; AD 2015-15-14] (RIN: 2120-AA64) Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2612. A letter from the Management and received August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31028; tives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes [Docket 2620. A letter from the Management and Amdt. No.: 3653] received August 26, 2015, No.: FAA-2015-0088; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by 2014-NM-179-AD; Amendment 39-18217; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 2015-15-08] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 6, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- ture. Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the 2013-0834; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-045- 2628. A letter from the Director, Regu- Committee on Transportation and Infra- AD; Amendment 39-18227; AD 2015-16-02] (RIN: latory Management Division, Environmental structure. 2120-AA64) received August 26, 2015, pursuant Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- 2613. A letter from the Management and to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law cy’s final rule — Water Quality Standards Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- Regulatory Revisions [EPA-HQ-OW-2010-0606; Transportation, transmitting the Depart- portation and Infrastructure. FRL-9921-21-OW] (RIN: 2040-AF16) received ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- 2621. A letter from the Management and August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 2014-0748; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-013- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- AD; Amendment 39-18219; AD 2015-15-10] (RIN: ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. 2120-AA64) received August 6, 2015, pursuant tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2629. A letter from the Chairman, Office of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law et No.: FAA-2014-0487; Directorate Identifier Proceedings and the Office of Economics, 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- 2014-NM-026-AD; Amendment 39-18226; AD Surface Transportation Board, Department portation and Infrastructure. 2015-16-01] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August of Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 2614. A letter from the Management and 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); ment’s final rule — Regulations Governing Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Fees for Services Performed in Connection Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Committee on Transportation and Infra- with Licensing and Related Services — 2015 ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- structure. Update [Docket No.: EP 542 (Sub-No. 23)] re- tives; General Electric Company Turbofan 2622. A letter from the Management and ceived August 10, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Engines [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0165; Direc- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, torate Identifier 2015-NE-02-AD; Amendment Transportation, transmitting the Depart- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 39-18212; AD 2015-15-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) re- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- tation and Infrastructure. ceived August 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. tives; Kidde Graviner [Docket No.: FAA-2014- 2630. A letter from the Chief Impact Ana- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, 0751; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-188-AD; lyst, Office of Regulation Policy, Office of Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- Amendment 39-18229; AD 2015-16-04] (RIN: the General Counsel (02REG), Department of tation and Infrastructure. 2120-AA64) received August 26, 2015, pursuant Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- 2615. A letter from the Trial Attorney, Fed- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law ment’s final rule — Loan Guaranty: Adjust- eral Railroad Administration, Department of 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- able Rate Mortgage Notification Require- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- portation and Infrastructure. ments and Look-Back Period (RIN: 2900- ment’s final rule — Securement of Unat- 2623. A letter from the Management and AP25) received August 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 tended Equipment [Docket No.: FRA-2014- Program Analyst, FAA, Department of U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- 0032; Notice No.: 2] (RIN: 2130-AC47) received Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Veterans’ August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- Affairs. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, tives; Airbus Airplanes [Docket No.: FAA- 2631. A letter from the Chief Impact Ana- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- 2015-0826; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-221- lyst, Office of Regulation Policy and Man- tation and Infrastructure. AD; Amendment 39-18222; AD 2015-15-12] (RIN: agement, Office of the General Counsel 2616. A letter from the Management and 2120-AA64) received August 26, 2015, pursuant (02REG), Veterans Benefits Administration, Program Analyst, FAA, Department of to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law Department of Veterans Affairs, transmit- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Trans- ting the Department’s final rule — Addi- ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- portation and Infrastructure. tional Compensation on Account of Children tives; The Boeing Company Airplanes [Dock- 2624. A letter from the Management and Adopted Out of Veteran’s Family (RIN: 2900- et No.: FAA-2014-0348; Directorate Identifier Program Analyst, FAA, Department of AP18) received August 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 2014-NM-033-AD; Amendment 39-18225; AD Transportation, transmitting the Depart- U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- 2015-15-15] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received August ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Veterans’ 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums Affairs. Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- 2632. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- Committee on Transportation and Infra- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31027; fice of Regulation Policy and Management, structure. Amdt. No.: 3652] received August 26, 2015, Office of the General Counsel (02REG), Vet- 2617. A letter from the Management and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by erans Health Administration, Department of Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Veterans Affairs, transmitting the Depart- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- ment’s interim final rule — Vet Centers ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ture. (RIN: 2900-AP21) received August 10, 2015, tives; Rolls-Royce plc Turbofan Engines 2625. A letter from the Management and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by [Docket No.: FAA-2015-0095; Directorate Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Identifier 2015-NE-01-AD; Amendment 39- Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 18228; AD 2015-16-03] (RIN: 2120-AA64) received ment’s final rule — Standard Instrument Ap- 2633. A letter from the Federal Register Li- August 26, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. proach Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums aison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, and Obstacle Departure Procedures; Mis- Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Transpor- cellaneous Amendments [Docket No.: 31026; transmitting the Department’s final rule — tation and Infrastructure. Amdt. No.: 3651] received August 26, 2015, Establishment of the Squaw Valley- 2618. A letter from the Management and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Miramonte Viticultural Area [Docket No.: Program Analyst, FAA, Department of Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- TTB-2015-0002; T.D. TTB-129; Ref: Notice No.: Transportation, transmitting the Depart- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- 146] (RIN: 1513-AC12) received August 19, 2015, ment’s final rule — Airworthiness Direc- ture. pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE H5846 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 8, 2015 Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- trolled Transactions Involving Partnerships treatment regarding deaf and hard-of-hear- mittee on Ways and Means. [Notice 2015-54] received August 21, 2015, pur- ing newborns, infants, and young children; 2634. A letter from the Assistant Secretary suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- with an amendment (Rept. 114–241). Referred for Legislation, Department of Health and lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on to the Committee of the Whole House on the Human Services, transmitting a report enti- Ways and Means. state of the Union. tled ‘‘2012 Regional Partnership Grants to In- 2644. A letter from the Chief, Publications Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and crease the Well-Being of and to Improve the and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Commerce. H.R. 2820. A bill to reauthorize Permanency Outcomes for Children Affected Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act by Substance Abuse: Second Annual Report rule — Update of Weighted Average Interest of 2005, and for other purposes (Rept. 114–242). to Congress’’, as required by the Child and Rates, Yield Curves, and Segment Rates [No- Referred to the Committee of the Whole Family Services Improvement Act, Pub. L. tice 2015-55] received August 21, 2015, pursu- House on the state of the Union. 112-34; to the Committee on Ways and Means. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Mr. KLINE: Committee on Energy and 2635. A letter from the Secretary, Depart- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Commerce. H.R. 3154. A bill to allow manu- ment of the Treasury, transmitting a letter Ways and Means. facturers to meet warranty and labeling re- from the Secretary of the Treasury providing 2645. A letter from the Chief, Publications quirements for consumer products by dis- additional information regarding the Treas- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue playing the terms of warranties on Internet ury’s ability to continue to finance the gov- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only websites, and for other purposes (Rept. 114– ernment and the extraordinary measures rule — Section 4980I — Excise Tax on High 243). Referred to the Committee of the Whole taken to avoid default; to the Committee on Cost Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage House on the state of the Union. Ways and Means. [Notice 2015-52] received August 21, 2015, pur- Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and 2636. A letter from the Chief, Publications suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- Commerce. H.R. 1462. A bill to combat the and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on rise of prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- Ways and Means. abstinence syndrome (Rept. 114–244). Re- ulations — Determination of Distributive 2646. A letter from the Chief, Publications ferred to the Committee of the Whole House Share When Partner’s Interest Changes [TD and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue on the state of the Union. 9728] (RIN: 1545-BD71) received August 5, 2015, Service, transmitting the Service’s final rule Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by — Income tax treatment of 2014 fuel credits Commerce. H.R. 1725. A bill to amend and re- Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- allowable under section 6426(c) and section authorize the controlled substance moni- mittee on Ways and Means. 6426(d) [Notice 2015-56] received August 21, toring program under section 3990 of the 2637. A letter from the Chief, Publications 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added Public Health Service Act, and for other pur- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- poses (Rept. 114–245). Referred to the Com- Service, transmitting the Service’s final and mittee on Ways and Means. mittee of the Whole House on the state of temporary regulations — Extension of Time 2647. A letter from the Chief, Publications the Union. to File Certain Information Returns [TD and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. GOODLATTE: Committee on the Judi- 9730] (RIN: 1545-BM50) received August 13, Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only ciary. H.R. 758. A bill to amend Rule 11 of the 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added rule — Federal Tax Treatment of Identity Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to improve by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- Protection Services Provided to Data Breach attorney accountability, and for other pur- mittee on Ways and Means. Victims (Announcement 2015-22) received Au- poses (Rept. 114–246). Referred to the Com- 2638. A letter from the Chief, Publications gust 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. mittee of the Whole House on the state of and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, the Union. Service, transmitting the Service’s final reg- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- ulations — Basis in Interests in Tax-Exempt Means. tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 2954. A bill to Trusts [TD 9729] (RIN: 1545-BJ42) received 2648. A letter from the Lead Regulations designate the Federal building located at 617 August 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Writer, Office of Regulations and Reports Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as the 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Clearance, Social Security Administration, ‘‘Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and transmitting the Administration’s final rule States Post Office, and United States Court Means. — Social Security Number Card Applications House’’ (Rept. 114–247). Referred to the House 2639. A letter from the Chief, Publications [Docket No.: SSA-2014-0042] (RIN: 0960-AH68) Calendar. and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- received August 20, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only tation and Infrastructure. S. 261. An act to 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, rule — Updated Static Mortality Tables for designate the United States courthouse lo- Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and Defined Benefit Pension Plans for 2016 [No- cated at 200 NW 4th Street in Oklahoma Means. tice 2015-53] received August 13, 2015, pursu- City, Oklahoma, as the William J. Holloway, 2649. A letter from the General Counsel, Of- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Jr. United States Courthouse (Rept. 114–248). fice of the General Counsel, Office of Compli- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Referred to the House Calendar. ance, transmitting the Office’s report on the Ways and Means. Mr. SHUSTER: Committee on Transpor- Occupational Safety and Health Inspections 2640. A letter from the Chief, Publications tation and Infrastructure. H.R. 3114. A bill to conducted during the 112th and 113th Con- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue provide funds to the Army Corps of Engi- gresses, as provided in Sec. 215(e)(1) of the Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only neers to hire veterans and members of the Congressional Accountability Act, 2 U.S.C. rule — Procedures for Advance Pricing Armed Forces to assist the Corps with 1341(e)(1); jointly to the Committees on Agreements (Rev. Proc. 2015-41) received Au- curation and historic preservation activities, House Administration and Education and the gust 13, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. and for other purposes; with an amendment Workforce. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, (Rept. 114–249). Referred to the Committee of 2650. A letter from the Acting Director, Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and the Whole House on the state of the Union. Regulations and Disclosure Law Division, Means. Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- 2641. A letter from the Chief, Publications U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Depart- ural Resources. H.R. 487. A bill to allow the and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue ment of Homeland Security, transmitting Miami Tribe of Oklahoma to lease or trans- Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only the Department’s final rule — Liberalization fer certain lands (Rept. 114–250). Referred to rule — Procedures for Requesting Competent of Certain Documentary Evidence Required the Committee of the Whole House on the Authority Assistance under Tax Treaties as Proof of Exportation on Drawback Claims state of the Union. (Rev. Proc. 2015-40) received August 13, 2015, [CBP Dec. 15-11] (RIN: 1515-AE02) received Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by August 11, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. ural Resources. H.R. 959. A bill to authorize Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; to the Com- 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a mittee on Ways and Means. Sec. 251; jointly to the Committees on Home- special resource study of the Medgar Evers 2642. A letter from the Chief, Publications land Security and Ways and Means. House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue f for other purposes (Rept. 114–251). Referred Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only to the Committee of the Whole House on the rule — Applicable Federal Rates — Sep- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON state of the Union. tember 2015 (Rev. Rule. 2015-19) received Au- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- gust 21, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. Under clause 2 of rule XIII, reports of ural Resources. H.R. 1949. A bill to provide 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, committees were delivered to the Clerk for the consideration and submission of site Sec. 251; to the Committee on Ways and and design proposals for the National Lib- Means. for printing and reference to the proper erty Memorial approved for establishment in 2643. A letter from the Chief, Publications calendar, as follows: the District of Columbia (Rept. 114–252). Re- and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Mr. UPTON: Committee on Energy and ferred to the Committee of the Whole House Service, transmitting the Service’s IRB only Commerce. H.R. 1344. A bill to amend the on the state of the Union. rule — Transfers of Property to Partnerships Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- with Related Foreign Partners and Con- program for early detection, diagnosis, and ural Resources. H.R. 1937. A bill to require

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:40 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L08SE7.000 H08SEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with HOUSE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H5847 the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec- By Ms. FOXX: 2015 does not apply to the Joint Comprehen- retary of Agriculture to more efficiently de- H.R. 3447. A bill to extend the deadline for sive Plan of Action regarding Iran and sub- velop domestic sources of the minerals and commencement of construction of a hydro- mitted to Congress on July 19, 2015, because mineral materials of strategic and critical electric project; to the Committee on Energy the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a importance to United States economic and and Commerce. treaty and, pursuant to Article II of the U.S. national security and manufacturing com- By Ms. JACKSON LEE: Constitution, the Senate must give its ad- petitiveness (Rept. 114–253, Pt. 1). Referred to H.R. 3448. A bill to amend the Endangered vice and consent to ratification if the Joint the Committee of the Whole House on the Species Act of 1973 to prohibit the taking of Comprehensive Plan of Action is to be effec- state of the Union. any endangered species or threatened species tive and binding upon the United States; to Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- of fish or wildlife in the United States as a the Committee on Foreign Affairs. ural Resources. H.R. 2791. A bill to require trophy and the importation of any such tro- f that certain Federal lands be held in trust by phy into the United States, and for other the United States for the benefit of certain purposes; to the Committee on Natural Re- MEMORIALS Indian tribes in Oregon; and for other pur- sources. Under clause 3 of rule XII, memorials poses (Rept. 114–254). Referred to the Com- By Mr. JONES: were presented and referred as follows: H.R. 3449. A bill to amend the Immigration mittee of the Whole House on the state of 108. The SPEAKER presented a memorial the Union. and Nationality Act to extend honorary citi- of the Legislature of the State of Texas, rel- Mr. BISHOP of Utah: Committee on Nat- zenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens ative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. ural Resources. S. 501. An act to make tech- who enlisted in the Philippines and died 37, urging the United States Congress to di- nical corrections to the Navajo water rights while serving on active duty with the United rect the Department of Defense to relocate settlement in the State of New Mexico; and States Armed Forces during certain periods the United States Africa Command to Elling- for other purposes (Rept. 114–255). Referred of hostilities, and for other purposes; to the ton Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston; to to the Committee of the Whole House on the Committee on the Judiciary. the Committee on Armed Services. state of the Union. By Mr. KILDEE: 109. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Mr. SESSIONS: Committee on Rules. H.R. 3450. A bill to amend the Truth in the State of California, relative to Assembly House Resolution 408. Resolution providing Lending Act to prohibit private educational Joint Resolution No. 8, recognizing the 50th for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. lenders from requiring accelerated repay- anniversary of the enactment of the Older Res. 64) disapproving of the agreement trans- ment of private education loans upon the Americans Act of 1965, and the successful im- mitted to Congress by the President on July death or disability of a cosigner of the loan; plementation of that act; to the Committee 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of to the Committee on Financial Services. on Education and the Workforce. Iran; and for other purposes (Rept. 114–256). By Mr. KILDEE: 110. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Referred to the House Calendar. H.R. 3451. A bill to amend title 11 of the the State of Oregon, relative to House Joint DISCHARGE OF COMMITTEE United States Code to make student loans Memorial 16, urging Congress to work with Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XIII, the dischargeable; to the Committee on the Ju- Turkish diplomats, European Union, and diciary. NATO allies to stop mass arrests and detain- Committee on the Judiciary discharged By Mr. KILDEE: ment of journalists in Turkey; to the Com- from further consideration. H.R. 1937 H.R. 3452. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- mittee on Foreign Affairs. referred to the Committee of the Whole enue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross in- 111. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of House on the state of the Union. come any amount awarded under a Federal the State of Louisiana, relative to House Concurrent Resolution No. 167, urging the f Pell Grant and any portion of a scholarship used by a full-time student for room and United States Congress and the Louisiana PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS board; to the Committee on Ways and Means. Congressional Delegation to take such ac- By Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia (for tions as are necessary to rectify the revenue Under clause 2 of rule XII, public sharing inequities between coastal and inte- bills and resolutions of the following himself and Mr. LUCAS): H.R. 3453. A bill to clarify the regulatory rior energy producing states; to the Com- titles were introduced and severally re- treatment of Federal Home Loan Bank prod- mittee on Natural Resources. ferred, as follows: ucts; to the Committee on Agriculture. 112. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of By Mr. MARCHANT: By Mrs. WALORSKI: the State of Louisiana, relative to House H.R. 3442. A bill to provide further means H.R. 3454. A bill to require the Adminis- Concurrent Resolution No. 228, urging the of accountability of the United States debt trator of the Environmental Protection United States Congress to take such actions and promote fiscal responsibility; to the Agency and the Secretary of Energy to con- as are necessary to reestablish a right-of- Committee on Ways and Means. duct a fuel system requirements harmoni- way through the Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge in order to provide access to By Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina: zation study, and for other purposes; to the property owned by the Avoyelles Parish H.R. 3443. A bill to prohibit the provision of Committee on Energy and Commerce. School Board; to the Committee on Natural funds under title X of the Public Health By Mr. HASTINGS: Service Act to Planned Parenthood Federa- H.J. Res. 65. A joint resolution to authorize Resources. 113. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of tion of America, Inc., or its affiliates, sub- the use of the United States Armed Forces to the State of Missouri, relative to House Con- sidiaries, successors, or clinics during a pe- achieve the goal of preventing Iran from ob- current Resolution No. 15, calling upon the riod of review by the Government Account- taining nuclear weapons; to the Committee President and administration officials to ability Office and the Congress; to the Com- on Foreign Affairs. support the increased importation of oil mittee on Energy and Commerce. By Mr. KING of New York (for himself, from Canadian oil sands and to approve the By Mr. PITTS (for himself and Mrs. Mr. HOYER, Mr. PASCRELL, and Mr. newly routed TransCanada Keystone XL BROOKS of Indiana): REICHERT): pipeline; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 3444. A bill to amend title XI of the H. Con. Res. 73. Concurrent resolution au- sources. Social Security Act to reduce Medicaid and thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for 114. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of CHIP fraud in the territories of the United the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters Congres- the State of Texas, relative to House Concur- States, and for other purposes; to the Com- sional Flag Presentation Ceremony; to the rent Resolution 80, urging the Congress of mittee on Energy and Commerce. Committee on Transportation and Infra- the United States to provide federal funding By Mr. MCGOVERN (for himself, Mr. structure; considered and agreed to. for necessary repairs to the Battleship PITTS, and Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia): By Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois: Texas; to the Committee on Natural Re- H.R. 3445. A bill to prohibit the sale of H. Con. Res. 74. Concurrent resolution au- sources. arms to Bahrain; to the Committee on For- thorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for 115. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of eign Affairs. an event to commemorate the 20th Anniver- the State of Louisiana, relative to House By Mr. DOGGETT (for himself, Mr. sary of the Million Man March; to the Com- Concurrent Resolution No. 207, urging the LEVIN, Mr. POCAN, Ms. WILSON of mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- United States Congress to take such actions Florida, Ms. MOORE, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. ture; considered and agreed to. as are necessary to regulate airline baggage KILMER, Mr. KIND, Mr. CARSON of In- By Mr. FATTAH: fees and processes for consumers as it relates diana, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas): H. Res. 409. A resolution amending the to transportation of passenger luggage and H.R. 3446. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- Rules of the House of Representatives to ex- passenger delays resulting from lost, dam- cation Act of 1965 to require the Secretary to clude certain organizations from the defini- aged, or delayed luggage; ; to the Committee provide for the use of data from the second tion of earmark; to the Committee on Rules. on Transportation and Infrastructure. preceding tax year to carry out the sim- By Mr. GOHMERT (for himself, Mr. 116. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of plification of applications for the estimation DUNCAN of South Carolina, Mr. the State of Missouri, relative to Senate and determination of financial aid eligi- MCCLINTOCK, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. Concurrent Resolution No. 29, urging the bility, to increase the income threshold to BABIN, Mr. YOHO, and Mr. BRAT): President of the United States and the Con- qualify for zero expected family contribu- H. Res. 410. A resolution expressing the gress of the United States to repeal the ex- tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- sense of the House of Representatives that cise tax on medical devices; to the Com- mittee on Education and the Workforce. the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of mittee on Ways and Means.

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117. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18, Congress H.R. 292: Ms. DELAURO, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. the State of California, relative to Assembly may enact laws necessary and proper to the COURTNEY, Ms. MOORE, Mr. MEEHAN, and Ms. Joint Resolution No. 2, designating the year execution of its enumerated powers. As this MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. of 2015 as ‘‘State of California Year of Com- legislation solely amends the amount of H.R. 499: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. memoration of the Centennial Anniversary time available for execution of previously H.R. 511: Mr. MCHENRY, Mrs. WALORSKI, of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923’’; granted authority, it is merely technical in and Mr. BYRNE. jointly to the Committees on Foreign Affairs nature and an appropriate exercise of Con- H.R. 546: Mr. KENNEDY, Ms. FRANKEL of and Education and the Workforce. gress’ authority to amend its previous ac- Florida, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mrs. MCMORRIS 118. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of tions through necessary and proper statutes. RODGERS. the State of Louisiana, relative to House By Ms. JACKSON LEE: H.R. 556: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. THOMPSON Concurrent Resolution No. 225, urging the H.R. 3448. of California, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. HERRERA United States Congress to take such actions Congress has the power to enact this legis- BEUTLER, Ms. DELBENE, and Mr. GRIFFITH. as are necessary to work to adopt policies lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 581: Mr. GARAMENDI. that will help with the stability and the via- This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 584: Mr. ASHFORD. H.R. 592: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. DELAURO, bility of the domestic shrimp industry, in- granted to Congress under Article I, Section Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. cluding support for the Imported Seafood 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the United States Con- JONES, and Mr. TIPTON. Safety Standards Act; jointly to the Com- stitution. H.R. 653: Mr. ABRAHAM. mittees on Natural Resources and Energy By Mr. JONES: H.R. 662: Mr. SCHRADER. and Commerce. H.R. 3449. H.R. 671: Mr. ROGERS of Alabama and Mr. 119. Also, a memorial of the Legislature of Congress has the power to enact this legis- RYAN of Ohio. the State of Oregon, relative to Senate Joint lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 682: Mr. BLUMENAUER. Memorial 12, urging the Congress of the Article I, section 8 of the United States H.R. 700: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. United States of America to support devel- Constitution, the reported bill is authorized H.R. 702: Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. COLLINS of New oping a solution to the financial issues that by Congress’s power to: ‘‘To establish an uni- York, Mr. STIVERS, Mr. BYRNE, Mr. JOYCE, arise from the operation of the marijuana in- form Rule of Naturalization. . . .’’ Mr. CURBELO of Florida, and Mr. MOOLENAAR. dustry; jointly to the Committees on the Ju- By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 716: Mrs. BEATTY. diciary and Financial Services. H.R. 3450. H.R. 721: Mr. STEWART, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. f Congress has the power to enact this legis- HONDA, and Mr. ASHFORD. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, H.R. 731: Mr. HECK of Nevada. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Section 8. H.R. 763: Mr. LANCE. STATEMENT By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 766: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas and Mr. Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of H.R. 3451. JOLLY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 822: Mrs. NOEM. the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 829: Mr. HECK of Washington and Ms. tives, the following statements are sub- lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8. ESHOO. mitted regarding the specific powers By Mr. KILDEE: H.R. 838: Miss RICE of New York. granted to Congress in the Constitu- H.R. 3452. H.R. 842: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. tion to enact the accompanying bill or Congress has the power to enact this legis- GARAMENDI, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. joint resolution. lation pursuant to the following: EDWARDS, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California, Article I, Section 8. Mr. ISSA, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. SERRANO. By Mr. MARCHANT: H.R. 845: Mr. REICHERT and Mr. BLU- H.R. 3442. By Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia: MENAUER. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3453. H.R. 879: Ms. MCSALLY and Mr. SMITH of Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Texas. Article I, section 8, clause 2: The Congress lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 885: Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. shall have Power . . . To borrow Money on Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (‘‘The Con- CUMMINGS, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. the credit of the United States. gress shall have the power to lay and collect LOWENTHAL. Article I, section 8, clause 18: The Congress taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the H.R. 902: Mr. SARBANES and Mrs. BEATTY. debts and provide for the common defense shall have Power . . . To make all Laws H.R. 920: Mr. PETERS and Mr. WELCH. which shall be necessary and proper for car- and general welfare of the United States; but H.R. 921: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. GRAHAM, rying into Execution the foregoing Powers, all duties, imposts and excises shall be uni- and Mr. ABRAHAM. and all other Powers vested by the Constitu- form throughout the United States’’) H.R. 927: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. tion in the Government of the United States, Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 (The Congress H.R. 932: Mr. MEEKS and Mr. KEATING. or in any Department or Officer thereof. shall have the power to regulate Commerce H.R. 953: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota and Mr. By Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina: with foreign Nations, and among the several FITZPATRICK. H.R. 3443. States, and with Indian Tribes.) H.R. 973: Mr. CULBERSON. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. WALORSKI: H.R. 980: Mr. HARPER. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 3454. H.R. 985: Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. MICA, Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 and Article 1, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. POCAN, Section 9, Clause 7 of the United States Con- lation pursuant to the following: Mr. COOK, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. LYNCH, Mr. stitution Article I, Sec. 8, Cl. 3 SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. By Mr. PITTS: By Mr. HASTINGS: GALLEGO, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 3444. H.J. Res. 65. New Mexico, Mr. BISHOP of Utah, Mr. JOYCE, Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Mr. SCHWEIKERT, and Mr. CARSON of Indiana. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 1000: Mr. NADLER. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 U.S. Const. art. I, § 8, cl. 11 H.R. 1035: Mr. VAN HOLLEN. The Congress shall have Power To lay and H.R. 1054: Mr. NEWHOUSE. collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, f H.R. 1061: Ms. DELBENE. to pay the Debts and provide for the common ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 1086: Mr. JONES. Defense and general Welfare of the United H.R. 1101: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors PRICE of North Carolina. shall be uniform throughout the United were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 1111: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- States; tions, as follows: fornia. By Mr. MCGOVERN: H.R. 1117: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 3445. H.R. 20: Mr. JEFFRIES, Ms. ESHOO, and Mrs. H.R. 1132: Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of Cali- Congress has the power to enact this legis- LAWRENCE. fornia. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 110: Mr. WITTMAN. H.R. 1148: Mr. BOUSTANY. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, Clause 3, and H.R. 169: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, H.R. 1170: Mr. QUIGLEY. Clause 18 Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. JEN- H.R. 1188: Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. By Mr. DOGGETT: KINS of West Virginia. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. POLIS, and Ms. H.R. 3446. H.R. 188: Ms. KAPTUR. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 209: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. SENSEN- H.R. 1196: Mr. SWALWELL of California. lation pursuant to the following: BRENNER, and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1197: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 217: Mr. LOUDERMILK and Mr. GOOD- and Mr. COHEN. the United States LATTE. H.R. 1211: Mr. PERLMUTTER, Ms. ROYBAL- By Ms. FOXX: H.R. 244: Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER and Mrs. ALLARD, and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3447. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 1221: Mr. BENISHEK, Mr. OLSON, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 249: Mr. AGUILAR. LOFGREN, and Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 267: Mr. TONKO. fornia.

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H.R. 1233: Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. HARRIS, Mrs. H.R. 1714: Mr. COLLINS of New York and Mr. H.R. 2391: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. HASTINGS. BLACKBURN, Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. SHUSTER. H.R. 2407: Mr. MOOLENAAR. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, and Mr. RODNEY H.R. 1718: Mr. WESTMORELAND and Mr. YAR- H.R. 2449: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of DAVIS of Illinois. MUTH. New Mexico, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. H.R. 1258: Ms. DELBENE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. H.R. 1725: Ms. KUSTER and Mrs. COMSTOCK. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. MENG, Mr. MCGOV- ENGEL, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Ms. ESTY. H.R. 1726: Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania and ERN, and Mr. TONKO. H.R. 1288: Mr. SMITH of Nebraska, Mr. Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H.R. 2460: Mr. PIERLUISI, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. NEAL, Mr. LARSON of Con- H.R. 1739: Mr. HECK of Nevada. NEAL, Mr. WELCH, and Mr. BISHOP of Utah. necticut, Mr. AMODEI, Mr. CLAWSON of Flor- H.R. 1749: Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 2461: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. SESSIONS. ida, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. H.R. 1752: Mr. BARLETTA. H.R. 2494: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Ms. STEFANIK, Mr. H.R. 1763: Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. POCAN, and ESHOO, Mr. HUFFMAN, Miss RICE of New VAN HOLLEN, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. Mr. DESAULNIER. York, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. HONDA, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. LOFGREN, H.R. 1769: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. BARLETTA, O’ROURKE, and Ms. LEE. Mr. JOYCE, Ms. ESTY, Mr. FATTAH, Ms. Mr. MOULTON, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. BOU- H.R. 2513: Mr. HILL and Mr. BARTON. DELAURO, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. STANY, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. H.R. 2524: Mr. MCDERMOTT. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. HIMES, Mr. CARSON MENG, Mr. JONES, Ms. DELBENE, Ms. SLAUGH- H.R. 2540: Mr. GUTHRIE. of Indiana, and Ms. TSONGAS. TER, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, H.R. 2568: Mr. WESTMORELAND, and Mrs. H.R. 1292: Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. ISRAEL, and Mr. MURPHY of Florida, and Mr. BISHOP of BLACKBURN. Ms. BORDALLO. Utah. H.R. 2595: Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 1298: Mr. MCCAUL. H.R. 1786: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. H.R. 2602: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Ms. H.R. 1299: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. MCCAUL, Mr. NEAL, Mr. COHEN, Ms. GRAHAM, ROYBAL-ALLARD, and Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. H.R. 1301: Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. ROONEY of Florida, and H.R. 2609: Mr. JORDAN. H.R. 1303: Ms. HAHN. HOMPSON Mr. T of Mississippi. H.R. 2643: Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, H.R. 1304: Ms. HAHN. H.R. 1818: Mr. STIVERS. Mrs. WAGNER, and Mr. KING of New York. H.R. 1309: Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 1854: Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD and Mr. H.R. 2652: Mr. BISHOP of Utah. H.R. 1312: Ms. DELAURO, Miss RICE of New CICILLINE. H.R. 2658: Mr. COLLINS of New York. York, Ms. GABBARD, and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1856: Mr. TONKO. H.R. 2660: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1321: Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. DELBENE, H.R. 1859: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. MI- H.R. 2675: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. and Mr. CICILLINE. CHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. LANCE, CRAMER and Mr. CARTER of Georgia. H.R. 1344: Mr. RANGEL and Ms. SINEMA. and Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 1356: Mrs. COMSTOCK. H.R. 2713: Mr. SMITH of Texas, Ms. H.R. 1887: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 1375: Mr. ISRAEL, Miss RICE of New BROWNLEY of California, and Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1901: Mr. FINCHER. York, and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2716: Mr. BURGESS. H.R. 1902: Mr. HONDA. H.R. 1384: Mr. HIMES, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and H.R. 2730: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. H.R. 1908: Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. O’ROURKE. H.R. 2737: Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. NEWHOUSE, H.R. 1934: Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 1399: Mr. SMITH of Texas. and Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1942: Mr. NADLER, Mr. COHEN, Mr. H.R. 1401: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 2749: Ms. BONAMICI. TONKO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee and Ms. GRANGER. H.R. 2753: Mr. HECK of Nevada. TAKANO, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Ms. H.R. 1424: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 2759: Ms. ESHOO and Ms. PINGREE. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. JACKSON LEE, H.R. 1427: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Miss RICE of New H.R. 2764: Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. DESAULNIER. York, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. DESAULNIER. DELAURO, and Mr. LYNCH. H.R. 1943: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. MOORE, H.R. 1434: Mr. PIERLUISI. H.R. 2766: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Ms. NORTON, H.R. 1439: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. fornia. and Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1441: Ms. DELAURO. H.R. 2769: Mr. DUFFY. H.R. 1988: Mr. CUMMINGS. H.R. 1462: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2799: Mr. PASCRELL and Mr. LOEBSACK. H.R. 1989: Mr. HARDY. Ms. FUDGE, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. HERRERA H.R. 2802: Mr. GUTHRIE, Mr. THOMPSON of H.R. 1996: Mr. MCCAUL. BEUTLER, and Mr. MACARTHUR. Pennsylvania, and Mr. LUCAS. EE AHN ED H.R. 2009: Mr. SCHWEIKERT. H.R. 1464: Ms. L , Ms. H , and Mr. T H.R. 2808: Mr. DOGGETT. IEU H.R. 2016: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. L of California. H.R. 2815: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. H.R. 1475: Mr. GARAMENDI, Ms. ROS- H.R. 2017: Mr. HARPER and Mrs. MILLER of H.R. 2846: Mr. ELLISON. LEHTINEN, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. LARSON of Con- Michigan. H.R. 2847: Mr. CRAMER, Ms. MOORE, and Mr. necticut, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. H.R. 2027: Ms. JACKSON LEE. KING of New York. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FORTENBERRY, and H.R. 2037: Mr. ADERHOLT. H.R. 2849: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mrs. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. H.R. 2044: Mr. TROTT. NAPOLITANO, and Ms. PINGREE. H.R. 1496: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2050: Ms. GABBARD, Mr. SWALWELL of H.R. 2853: Mr. STEWART. H.R. 1516: Mr. TAKANO, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, Mr. DELANEY, Ms. GRAHAM, Ms. H.R. 2855: Mr. LOWENTHAL. California, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. SLAUGHTER, Miss RICE of New York, Mr. H.R. 2858: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. KEATING, ENGEL, and Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania ASHFORD, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, and Mr. Mr. TONKO, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. MICHELLE H.R. 1550: Mr. CA´ RDENAS and Mrs. BEATTY. VISCLOSKY. LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 1552: Mr. DEFAZIO, Ms. MAXINE H.R. 2061: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of California, Mr. LANGEVIN, Ms. WILSON of WATERS of California, and Ms. NORTON. New Mexico. Florida, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. BUCHANAN, and H.R. 1559: Mr. LANCE, Mr. THOMPSON of Mis- H.R. 2076: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mr. TED Mr. CICILLINE. sissippi, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. BUCSHON, Mr. LIEU of California. H.R. 2867: Mr. MOULTON, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. NUNES, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. BOST. H.R. 2083: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- MOORE, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. H.R. 1567: Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, sylvania. LANGEVIN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New and Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 2096: Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. HURT of Vir- H.R. 1568: Mr. BLUMENAUER and Mr. HIG- ginia, and Mr. FARR. York, Mr. DELANEY, and Mr. FOSTER. GINS. H.R. 2102: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H.R. 2894: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut and H.R. 1571: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Ms. CASTOR of H.R. 2114: Mr. HONDA. Mr. ZELDIN. Florida, and Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 2147: Ms. ADAMS and Mr. GRIJALVA. H.R. 2900: Ms. DELBENE. H.R. 1594: Mr. ZELDIN, Mr. LARSEN of Wash- H.R. 2148: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. H.R. 2901: Mr. EMMER of Minnesota, Mr. ington, and Mr. HIGGINS. H.R. 2150: Mr. QUIGLEY. POSEY, and Mr. NEUGEBAUER. H.R. 1603: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H.R. 2173: Mr. CLAY. H.R. 2912: Mr. RUSSELL. H.R. 1608: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. H.R. 2191: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 2913: Mr. SANFORD. TAKANO, Mr. SHUSTER, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 2210: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 2920: Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. SCHULTZ, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. COOPER. H.R. 2216: Mr. BLUMENAUER. COURTNEY, Mrs. BEATTY, and Mrs. NAPOLI- H.R. 1610: Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. ZELDIN, H.R. 2229: Ms. GRANGER. TANO. Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, and Mr. VARGAS. H.R. 2257: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 2923: Mr. RICHMOND. H.R. 1624: Mr. BRAT, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. H.R. 2266: Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. FUDGE, Mrs. H.R. 2938: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. WENSTRUP, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. SMITH of BUSTOS, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Ms. ROYBAL- H.R. 2940: Ms. HAHN, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. Texas, Mr. COHEN, Mr. MARINO, and Mrs. ALLARD. POLIQUIN, Mr. WALDEN, and Mr. FITZPATRICK. MCMORRIS RODGERS. H.R. 2287: Mr. ASHFORD and Ms. JENKINS of H.R. 2948: Mr. NUGENT, Mr. HASTINGS, and H.R. 1644: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. Kansas. Mr. MARCHANT. GUTHRIE, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. SHIMKUS, and Mr. H.R. 2303: Mr. TED LIEU of California. H.R. 2972: Mr. HASTINGS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, ROTHFUS. H.R. 2311: Ms. MOORE. and Mr. AGUILAR. H.R. 1655: Mr. VAN HOLLEN and Mr. COLLINS H.R. 2315: Mr. GALLEGO. H.R. 2994: Ms. LOFGREN. of New York. H.R. 2327: Mr. CONNOLLY. H.R. 2998: Mr. DUFFY. H.R. 1706: Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- H.R. 2368: Ms. NORTON. H.R. 3011: Mr. LANCE and Mr. KELLY of Mis- fornia. H.R. 2369: Mr. GOODLATTE. sissippi.

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DOYLE of Penn- relating to the nuclear program of Iran, that H.R. 3067: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. SABLAN, sylvania. fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3411: Ms. MOORE. on Oversight and Government Reform do not H.R. 3071: Mr. GRAYSON. H.R. 3423: Mr. ROTHFUS and Mr. RUPPERS- contain any congressional earmarks, limited H.R. 3072: Mr. COLLINS of New York. BERGER. tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits as de- H.R. 3092: Mr. COFFMAN. H.R. 3441: Mrs. BLACKBURN. fined in clause 9 of House rule XXI. H.R. 3093: Mr. RENACCI. H.J. Res. 1: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. OFFERED BY MR. GOODLATTE H.R. 3099: Mr. PASCRELL. BILIRAKIS. The provisions that warranted a referral to H.R. 3110: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, and Mr. H.J. Res. 2: Mr. MILLER of Florida and Mr. the Committee on the Judiciary in H.J. Res. GUTIE´ RREZ. BILIRAKIS. 64 do not contain any congressional ear- H.R. 3118: Mr. MACARTHUR. H.J. Res. 14: Mr. MULVANEY. marks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff H.R. 3123: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. H.J. Res. 51: Ms. GRAHAM. benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI. H.R. 3126: Mr. HENSARLING and Mr. LUETKE- H.J. Res. 52: Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. MEYER. MICHAEL F. DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. OFFERED BY MR. HENSARLING ´ H.R. 3134: Mr. WOODALL. KIND, Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New Mexico, The provisions in H.J. Res. 64 that war- H.R. 3136: Mr. MCCLINTOCK and Mr. COLLINS Mr. SIRES, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. ranted a referral to the Committee on Finan- of Georgia. VARGAS, Mr. VELA, and Mr. REED. cial Services do not contain any congres- H.R. 3137: Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. AGUILAR, H.J. Res. 58: Ms. MCCOLLUM. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. JONES. H.J. Res. 64: Mr. COOK, Mr. MCCAUL, Mrs. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of H.R. 3138: Mr. WEBER of Texas, Mr. HARRIS, MIMI WALTERS of California, Ms. FOXX, Mr. rule XXI. ABRAHAM, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. DENT, Mr. and Mr. LOUDERMILK. OFFERED BY MR. ROYCE H.R. 3139: Mr. ZELDIN, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. DUNCAN of The provisions of H.J. Res. 64 (Dis- WEBER of Texas, Mr. BARR, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. South Carolina, and Mr. NUNES. approving of the agreement transmitted to ADERHOLT, and Mr. GIBSON. H. Con. Res. 17: Mr. BOST and Ms. SINEMA. Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, H.R. 3150: Mr. BUTTERFIELD and Mr. H. Con. Res. 33: Mr. DELANEY. Pierluisi. H. Con. Res. 49: Mr. TED LIEU of California. relating to the nuclear program of Iran) that INGREE ED IEU warranted a referral to the Committee on H.R. 3151: Mr. SCHWEIKERT and Mr. MCCLIN- H. Con. Res. 65: Ms. P , Mr. T L OORE E AZIO Foreign Affairs do not contain any congres- TOCK. of California, Ms. M , Mr. D F , Mr. sional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or lim- H.R. 3155: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. NOLAN, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. ited tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of DELBENE. GALLEGO, and Mr. DOGGETT. H. Con. Res. 69: Mr. CHABOT. H.R. 3156: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. rule XXI. H. Res. 28: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. DELBENE. OFFERED BY MR. RYAN CUELLAR. H.R. 3158: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Ms. The provisions that warranted a referral to H. Res. 130: Ms. BASS and Ms. LOFGREN. DELBENE. the Committee on Ways and Means in H.J. H. Res. 145: Mr. FARR, Mr. SMITH of Wash- H.R. 3164: Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. ENGEL, and Res. 64, ‘‘Disapproving of the agreement ington, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. transmitted to Congress by the President on Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PAL- H.R. 3171: Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program LONE, and Ms. JUDY CHU of California. H.R. 3177: Mr. WELCH. H. Res. 177: Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. of Iran,’’ do not contain any congressional H.R. 3180: Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H. Res. 210: Mr. HONDA. earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited H.R. 3184: Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN. H. Res. 211: Mr. CA´ RDENAS. tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule H.R. 3193: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. WELCH. H. Res. 214: Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of XXI of the Rules of the U.S. House of Rep- H.R. 3197: Mr. JONES. New York, Ms. PLASKETT, Ms. TSONGAS, Ms. resentatives. H.R. 3199: Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. DUNCAN of LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. South Carolina, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, and Mr. f CA´ RDENAS, Mr. MOULTON, and Mrs. LOWEY. BURGESS. H. Res. 220: Mr. FARR, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 3229: Mr. JOYCE, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. POSEY, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. COSTELLO of Penn- PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS KELLY of Pennsylvania. sylvania, Mr. HECK of Nevada, Mr. WALBERG, H.R. 3237: Ms. NORTON. Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. COURTNEY. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 3243: Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina, H. Res. 230: Ms. ESTY, Ms. JENKINS of Kan- were deleted from public bills and reso- Mr. DESAULNIER, and Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. sas, Ms. FUDGE, and Mrs. BUSTOS. lutions, as follows: H.R. 3248: Mr. COURTNEY. H. Res. 286: Mrs. BUSTOS. H.R. 3412: Mr. VEASEY. H.R. 3251: Mr. HUELSKAMP and Mr. POMPEO. H. Res. 289: Mr. LYNCH and Miss RICE of H.R. 3278: Mr. MCCLINTOCK. New York. f H.R. 3285: Ms. KELLY of Illinois. H. Res. 290: Mr. MCGOVERN. PETITIONS, ETC. H.R. 3287: Mr. SMITH of Texas. H. Res. 294: Mr. DONOVAN, Mr. HUFFMAN, H.R. 3290: Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. WILSON of Florida, and Under clause 3 of rule XII, petitions Mr. PAYNE and Mrs. BEATTY. Ms. ESHOO. and papers were laid on the Clerk’s H.R. 3296: Mr. FLORES. H. Res. 343: Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. BUSTOS, Mr. desk and referred as follows: H.R. 3308: Mr. MURPHY of Florida. WALZ, Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California, Ms. ECK 19. The SPEAKER presented a petition of H.R. 3309: Mr. H of Nevada. DELBENE, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- H.R. 3326: Ms. NORTON and Mr. PALLONE. the City Commission of the City of ginia, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. TED LIEU of Cali- H.R. 3337: Ms. FUDGE and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Lauderhill, FL, relative to Resolution No. fornia, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mr. MARCH- H.R. 3338: Ms. NORTON, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, 15R-07-161, condemning the Dominican Re- ANT, Mr. SESSIONS, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Miss RICE of New public’s impending mass deportation of Hai- WENSTRUP, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. York, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. ROUZER, tian immigrants; to the Committee on For- LOWENTHAL, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. HURD of Texas, Mr. eign Affairs. Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. 20. Also, a petition of the Oakland County lina, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. FLORES, and Mr. GIBSON, Mr. HANNA, Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. HEN- Board of Commissioners, Oakland County, BLUMENAUER. SARLING AROLYN ALONEY MI, relative to Miscellaneous Resolution No. , Mrs. C B. M of New H. Res. 346: Mr. GROTHMAN. 15154, objecting to the development of a nu- York, Mr. ROSS, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. ROKITA. H. Res. 367: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania clear waste repository in close proximity to H.R. 3339: Mr. DESJARLAIS and Mr. ROE of and Mr. DENT. Tennessee. H. Res. 374: Mr. DESJARLAIS. the Great Lakes; to the Committee on For- H.R. 3340: Mr. BARR. H. Res. 402: Mr. TED LIEU of California. eign Affairs. H.R. 3341: Mr. HONDA, Mr. GARAMENDI, and 21. Also, a petition of City Council of Ana- f Ms. LOFGREN. heim, CA, relative to Resolution No. 2015-222, H.R. 3364: Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIM- urging the 114th United States Congress to GARAMENDI, Ms. MOORE, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. ITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIM- adopt H.R. 2140 — The Vietnam Human RANGEL, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- ITED TARIFF BENEFITS Rights Act of 2015, that would attach human ginia, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. rights conditions to trade and security H.R. 3365: Ms. MCCOLLUM and Mr. GRI- Under clause 9 of rule XXI, lists or agreements with Vietnam to promote free- JALVA. statements on congressional earmarks, dom, human rights, and the rule of law as

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 No. 128 Senate The Senate met at 2 p.m. and was dom, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and months; it should be about where our called to order by the President pro the United States. This resolution country will be in 16 years. tempore (Mr. HATCH). seeks to constrain Iran’s nuclear weap- The Democratic leader said that his f ons program. I will ask all Senators to party strove to preserve the Corker- be present in the Chamber beginning Cardin bill and that it was incumbent PRAYER tomorrow afternoon to commence de- on Congress to review this agreement The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- bate on this important issue. with the thoughtful, level-headed proc- fered the following prayer: Let me extend my appreciation for ess this agreement deserves. I agree Let us pray. the time and research many of our col- that is exactly what is needed right Eternal God, our King, we praise You leagues have given to understanding now. I know that is exactly what near- for providing for our needs. Great is the details, the strengths, and the ly every Senator in this body voted for. Your faithfulness. weaknesses of this agreement. For And I call on every Senator to resist Abide with our lawmakers, enabling many, this has been a very difficult de- attempts to obstruct a final vote and them to discover the unshakeable even cision. For some, it was made even deny the American people and Congress as they labor during shaken times. In more difficult by assertions from the the say they deserve on this extremely this perishable world, show them what administration that the only choice important matter. is truly secure and constant. Lord, was between this agreement and war. The facts have already led many of keep them humble, tolerant, and open- Of course, that was never, never true. our Democratic colleagues—including minded, always aware of their limited, All such political statements really say the top Democrat on the Foreign Rela- fallible knowledge. Remind them that is that the administration lacks the tions Committee in the Senate and the the anvil of Your everlasting truth will will and the leadership to pursue a Foreign Affairs Committee in the wear out the many hammers of skep- stronger agreement, additional sanc- House, as well as the likely next leader ticism, cynicism, and despair. tions, and policies intended to end of the Democratic Party in the Sen- Lord, thank You for being the same Iran’s enrichment program if it cannot ate—to come out in opposition to this yesterday, today, and forever. attain congressional agreement on the agreement. Certainly those were not We pray in Your great Name. Amen. President’s deal with Iran. easy decisions for them. But these f The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Democrats are joined in their skep- Act passed the Senate by a vote of 98 to ticism by Americans of every political PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1 earlier this year. It provided each of persuasion who believe this deal will The President pro tempore led the us with the opportunity to truly rep- make our country less safe—less safe. Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: resent our constituents on this impor- Even those lawmakers who have I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the tant issue. I expect that every Senator come out in favor of the President’s United States of America, and to the Repub- who voted for that measure is now en- agreement use terms such as ‘‘deeply lic for which it stands, one nation under God, titled to an up-or-down vote—not a fili- flawed’’ to describe it. Let’s remember indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. buster or artificial limits on passage why that is. The American people were f but an important vote—on this resolu- led to believe that negotiations with tion. Iran would be about ending its nuclear RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY Along with the Americans we were program, but that is not what the deal LEADER sent here to represent, countries, busi- before us would do. We know the Presi- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. BAR- nesses, and proliferation networks dent’s deal with Iran will not end its RASSO). The majority leader is recog- seeking to expand ties with Iran stand nuclear program but will instead leave nized. to have a simple question answered. All Iran with a threshold nuclear capa- f of the people involved in this around bility recognized as legitimate by the the world deserve to have a simple international community—quite the IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT question answered: Does the Senate opposite of the original goal. We know RESOLUTION OF DISAPPROVAL disapprove of this deal with Iran? Does the President’s deal with Iran will Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, the Senate disapprove of this deal with leave it with thousands of centrifuges, today we will begin consideration of Iran? The Senate should not hide be- an advanced research and development the resolution to disapprove the Joint hind procedural obfuscation to shield program, and access to billions of dol- Comprehensive Plan of Action nego- the President or our individual views. lars, at least some of which the Presi- tiated by China, France, Germany, the This debate should not be about a dent himself has acknowledged will be Russian Federation, the United King- President who will leave office in 16 used to support terrorism. We know

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The mi- ensure Iran will have the fissile material it expand its sphere of influence. nority leader is recognized. would need to make a bomb in a matter of The Iranian nuclear program was f months. But we cannot have it both ways. never intended to produce nuclear en- Make no mistake: blocking the bomb and WELCOMING EVERYONE BACK ergy for peaceful civilian purposes. blocking this agreement are two distinct Mr. REID. Mr. President, first of all, choices that lead to very different futures. That was never what they had in mind. I’ve spent a lot of time talking, listening, Certainly Iran does not need an under- I am very happy to welcome everyone and thinking about the various elements of ground enrichment facility for those back from our long recess. I am sure this agreement, and so have my colleagues. purposes or long-range ballistic mis- everyone worked as hard as I did. I had I’ve heard from nuclear scientists, the intel- siles. Iran has employed every aspect of a week off, and I enjoyed it very much. ligence community and our military leaders. national power to defend the regime I also think it is important to recog- I’ve listened to diplomats and experts. and the Islamic revolution to include nize the new class of pages we have. I I’ve been briefed by Secretary Kerry and am always very happy to see these Undersecretary Sherman, by Secretaries Lew support for terrorism, unconventional and Moniz—the brilliant nuclear physicist warfare, public diplomacy, cyber war- bright young men and women here who who knows more than almost anyone of the fare, suppression of internal dissent, will devote the rest of the semester to reality of this threat, the science behind the and, of course, support for proxies and us. They do so much and get so little agreement and the agreement itself. terrorist groups. recognition for it, so I appreciate all I’ve heard ardent supporters and pas- We already know Iran is undertaking they do for us. sionate opponents. I’ve talked with Nevadans from all walks of life. I’ve spoken with many activities relevant to the devel- f opment of a nuclear explosive device. Israel’s leaders, including Prime Minister NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN Netanyahu and Ambassador Dermer. And As the International Atomic Energy Mr. REID. Mr. President, I gave a I’ve read the text of this agreement care- Agency revealed in a November 2011 re- fully. port, it has attempted to, No. 1, pro- speech this morning at Carnegie En- In all my years, I cannot think of another cure nuclear-related equipment and dowment for International Peace, and debate with so much expertise, passions and materials through individuals and enti- it is, I think, directly how I feel about good faith on both sides. ties related to the military; No. 2, de- this. I am glad it got some coverage It is clear to me and to the overwhelming velop pathways for the production of this morning. majority of my caucus that this agreement nuclear material; No. 3, acquire nu- I ask unanimous consent that the gives us the best chance to avoid one of the full remarks of the speech I made this worst threats in today’s world—a nuclear- clear weapons development informa- armed Iran. In fact, I believe this agreement tion and documentation from a clan- morning at 10 o’clock be printed in the is not just our best chance to avert what we destine nuclear supply network; and RECORD. fear most—I fear it is our last best chance to No. 4, develop an indigenous design of a There being no objection, the mate- do so. nuclear weapon, as well as test compo- rial was ordered to be printed in the Before I explain why, let me first acknowl- nents. All of that has been done, ac- RECORD, as follows: edge some of the people who helped us get to this historic moment. cording to the IAEA. SENATOR HARRY REID: REMARKS ON IRAN NU- I mentioned President Obama and his Cabi- CLEAR AGREEMENT, CARNEGIE ENDOWMENT Moreover, as Secretaries of State net Secretaries, who achieved a remarkable Henry Kissinger and George Shultz re- FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE, WASHINGTON, D.C. diplomatic breakthrough. cently observed: I also want to acknowledge my colleagues, The final stages of the nuclear talks have When the Senate is gaveled into session a led by Senator Menendez, who helped set the coincided with Iran’s intensified efforts to few hours from now, a debate that has ig- stage for those negotiations by rallying the expand and entrench its power in neigh- nited passions from Tehran to Tel Aviv, from Senate and the world behind sanctions that boring states. Beijing to Berlin, and from coast to coast brought Iran to the negotiating table. across the United States will take center They warned: I also acknowledge Senators Cardin and stage in the world’s greatest deliberative Corker for their leadership. The legislation Iranian or Iranian client forces are now the body. they wrote created the process to review the pre-eminent military or political element in The question at hand is no small matter: Is agreement in the Congress. multiple Arab countries. Unless political re- the agreement between Iran and the inter- I support this agreement—and the United straint is linked to nuclear restraint, an national community, led by the United States Senate will support President agreement freeing Iran from sanctions risks States, the best pathway to peace and secu- Obama’s veto of any effort to undermine it— empowering Iran’s hegemonic efforts. rity for America, Israel and our partners and for two simple reasons: I will have more to say later in the interests? First, this agreement will do a tremendous week concerning my opposition to this I believe the answer is yes. And today I am amount of good. agreement, and I expect every Senator gratified to say to my fellow Americans, our And second, blocking this agreement would negotiating partners, and our allies around will wish to explain his or her respec- lead to a tremendous amount of bad out- the world: this agreement will stand. Amer- comes. tive vote. But I would ask every Sen- ica will uphold its commitment and we will The bottom line is that enforcing this ator to keep this in mind as well: The seize this opportunity to stop Iran from get- agreement can prevent the things we most President has said that ‘‘no deal is bet- ting a nuclear weapon. dread—but undermining it would permit ter than a bad deal.’’ And while he will While the formal debate begins this after- those very same dreadful consequences. be out of office in a few months, the noon, the private negotiations that brought And those consequences are, in fact, unac- rest of the country and the world will us to this point have been going on for ceptable. have to deal with the predictable con- years—and the public’s review of the agree- We all recognize the threat Iran poses to ment has gone on for months. Israel, with powerful weapons and hateful sequences of the President’s deal for During that long period, President Obama words, with anti-Semitic smears and pledges far longer than the next year and a and Secretary Kerry were clear in their of the Jewish state’s destruction. No one can half. goals: above all, that the United States will underestimate this menace. And no one If lawmakers determine that this not allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. should dismiss how much more dangerous deal is indeed a bad one, then they The United States also would not sign any Iran would be in this regard if it were armed have a duty to vote that way. We can agreement that takes Iran at its word or re- with a nuclear bomb. work together to prepare suitable sanc- lies on trust Iran has not earned. We also recognize the threat of the Iranian tions legislation and other measures And at the most difficult crossroads of this Revolutionary Guard Corps—the threat from time-consuming and technical negotiation, Iran’s support for Hezbollah and Assad—of required to maintain our capabilities President Obama and Secretary Kerry made Iran’s brazen human rights violations toward to deal with the threat from Iran, but clear that the hard choices belonged to Iran. its own people and the Americans it holds as no matter what, we should conduct a Now it’s our turn. Now the United States political prisoners and those who have dis- respectful and serious debate that is has a choice to make: We can enforce an appeared. We recognize the danger Iran poses

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:48 Sep 08, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08SE6.004 S08SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6439 to our allies, our interests, and our own meant to be part of this negotiation but General Brent Scowcroft’s national-secu- troops and diplomats serving in the Middle must never be forgotten. rity expertise served four Republican presi- East. This agreement offers a number of dif- dents. As he said, we would be sowing further No one is blind to the threat Iran poses. ferent ways to cut off Iran’s pathways to a turmoil in the Middle East rather than seiz- But again, no one should forget that Iran bomb. There is, on the other hand, one sure- ing a chance and a responsibility to stabilize would become a threat of an entirely dif- fire way to open Iran’s path to destruction— it. That would be a tragedy of our own mak- ferent magnitude if it ever were to have a and that is to reject this agreement. ing—one we cannot allow. nuclear weapon. I cannot think of a single As I mentioned, the second reason I sup- I respect greatly the concerns I’ve heard challenge in the region that wouldn’t get port this agreement is because of what hap- about what this agreement means for Israel. worse in that nightmare scenario. pens if we walk away from it. That would I believe this agreement makes Israel safer, That is why our goal, first and foremost, leave Iran with no limitations on any nu- and in no small part that is why I support it. must be to keep Iran from getting its hands clear weapons program and leave the United Over my decades in the Senate, my support on one. States with no leverage to do anything about for the safety and security of the Israeli peo- We have no illusions about the Iranian re- it. ple has been at the core of my views on the gime—which is exactly why when we are pre- If we walk away from the agreement we Middle East and the national security of the sented with the best way to stop its nuclear helped secure, think about what happens the United States. From the Bonds for Israel ambitions, we must not let that chance slip very next day: Iran gets to keep as many dinners I attended 50 years ago, to the his- through our fingers. We must support and centrifuges as it wants, and build as many tory of my own wife’s family, my support for enforce the agreement we have reached. more as it would like. Iran gets to build its the State of Israel and the Jewish people has The agreement that Congress now assumes stockpile of the kind of uranium and pluto- been personal and unimpeachable. And I the responsibility to review does a better job nium you’d need to build a bomb. Iran gets have not been afraid to disagree with the than any other proposal of reducing Iran’s to test more advanced technologies that President of the United States when it comes chance to get a bomb. bring it closer to a bomb—and to do so as to Israel, whether on settlements or when When our negotiators came to the table, quickly as it wants. And when those weapons the Administration opposed Congress passing are ready, Iran gets to point them at Israel— they did so with Andrew Carnegie’s advice in specific sanctions. mind. The man who gave his name and for- or worse, launch them and make good on its We must build on our firm commitment to tune to this institution once said that ‘‘our threat to wipe Israel off the map. make sure Israel can defend itself. It will Iran also gets to kick out the inspectors duty is with what is practicable now—with take more money and military support, but and hide all of this from the world. the next step possible in our day and genera- Forget worries about 15 years or 20 years we must provide the one true democracy in tion.’’ from now. All of this is what would happen the region and the one and only Jewish state In our day, we know it is not practical to tomorrow. in the world with the resources it needs. bomb away knowledge of how to build a nu- If we walk away from this agreement, the The United States must also maintain its clear weapon or erase that knowledge with international sanctions regime also falls staunch support of Israel, including by using sanctions. So our negotiators said, even apart, meaning the tool Congress imposed to our veto in the United Nations for resolu- though we cannot take away the recipe to bring Iran to the table disappears from our tions that isolate Israel unfairly or make it build a bomb, we can take away both the in- arsenal. less secure. gredients and the use of equipment to cook Sanctions don’t work if it’s our idea I have read closely the letter that Sec- one. That’s what we’re doing—but only if the alone—the world has to be on the same page. retary Kerry sent to the Senate on Sep- United States upholds and enforces this Here’s why: America doesn’t do business tember 2. That letter lays out a number of agreement. with Iran. We haven’t for decades. But other important steps that the United States The good news is this agreement does more countries made their own economic sac- would take to support Israel’s security. than take away Iran’s ability to build a rifices in the name of pressuring Iran—and One of those steps is protecting Israel’s bomb—it gives us the ability to watch its now they want to buy Iran’s oil and trade Qualitative Military Edge. Another is nego- every move. with it. tiating a new ten-year Memorandum of Un- Through strict limits and intrusive inspec- So as much as we’d like for the sanctions derstanding on military assistance. And yet tions, this agreement takes away Iran’s that brought Iran to the table to also bring another step is continuing to work with highly enriched material, and takes away Iran to its knees, it’s only with international Israel on joint efforts to deal with shared Iran’s ability to make more of it. cooperation that sanctions actually do any- threats, as well as confronting both conven- This agreement takes away Iran’s ability thing. Like it or not, we need our partners in tional and asymmetric threats. to build any facilities or fissile material se- this effort. And our partners have told us in I’ve also closely reviewed the legislation cretly and with impunity. no uncertain terms that if the United States that Senator Cardin is proposing, which will The agreement Iran signed forbids it from walks away, we’ll walk away alone. provide additional security assistance and pursuing, building, or having a nuclear weap- Sanctions have isolated Iran and brought assurances to Israel. on ever. There is no expiration date on that us to this moment. But if we squander it and After looking at the letter and the legisla- commitment—and it is not grounded in any turn our backs on our international part- tion, I plan work with the White House and way in trust. ners, it is we—the United States—who will with both Democrats and Republicans to This isn’t a peace treaty with Iran or a gift be isolated. And worse, we would surrender guarantee that the United States is doing ev- out of the goodness of our hearts. If we trust- our leverage to negotiate in the future. erything possible to protect the safety and ed Iran, we wouldn’t need the video cameras Put it all together, and what does it mean security of Israel. and inspectors and seals and all manner of if America blocks this agreement instead of And as the Administration has promised, technology to make sure Iran complies. blocking Iran’s pathways to a bomb? It we’ll continue funding the missile-defense We’re not asking Iran to promise us any- means Iran gets more money and more impu- system that has already saved so many thing and taking it at its word—we are de- nity to develop a nuclear weapon. It means Israeli civilian lives. We’ll also grow our manding Iran prove to us it is complying we get far less scrutiny and far less security. strategic relationship even stronger, collabo- with every last letter of this agreement. It means we’ll have put ourselves at a dis- rating to detect and destroy tunnels used to Before it gets sanctions relief, Iran has to advantage at the very moment we let Iran terrorize Israeli civilians. take specific actions. And if it doesn’t hap- become more dangerous. Now, after all the good this agreement will pen, as some fear, sanctions will be imposed Of course we still have the military option. do in blocking Iran’s pathways to a bomb— on Iran. President Obama has been crystal clear after all the dangers rejecting it will do by We have done everything possible to make about that. But military strikes cannot letting Iran grow more dangerous while our sure that if Iran cheats, we’ll know, we’ll solve this problem nearly as effectively as clout and credibility slip down the drain— know quickly, and we’ll act immediately and the solution before us today. Clearly, a mili- after all the assurances that our commit- with the international community behind us. tary option could also come with significant ment to Israel’s security is stronger than That makes us safer. That makes Israel costs and risks for both Israel and the United ever—after all that, some still say they want safer. That makes the world safer. That’s States. After all, that’s why diplomacy is a better deal. what nuclear experts around the world know, our first resort and the military option is But there is no such thing. There is no what diplomats know, and what the over- our last. more plausible alternative. There is no bet- whelming majority of my caucus knows. This is why I believe blocking the agree- ter deal. That is why this agreement will stand. ment would actually achieve the opposite of Opponents of this agreement, who I re- And to make sure this agreement succeeds, what opponents intend. Instead of being spect, talk often about how very real the Ira- Congress must provide the oversight to en- tougher on Iran, voting against this agree- nian threat is to Israel and the region—and sure monitoring and enforce verification. At ment is a vote against a smart international it absolutely is. But for all the talk about the same time, Congress must continue to sanctions regime, against inspections, what is real, the idea that we can somehow hold the line against Iranian arms traf- against any international requirement that get a better deal is imaginary. ficking, its funding of terrorism, and de- Iran backs off its nuclear program in any Diplomats, scientists and our international manding the return of Americans who have way. Blocking this agreement pushes the counterparts tell us it is fantasy. The agree- been taken as political prisoners and those Iranians closer to a bomb rather than push- ment before us is the result of many years of who disappeared—priorities that were never ing it farther away. hard work. We live in the real world—and in

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And today I am pro- Well, as we all know, it takes 60 votes to to consider three possible outcomes: no ac- posing that the Senate move forward in do everything except the budget process. We tion at all, a resolution of approval, or a res- the most efficient way possible. I am anticipate having a vote to proceed to the 20- olution of disapproval. It is absurd to proposing that after the Senate con- week Pain-Capable bill sometime before the argue—as some are doing now—that by vot- end of the year as well. ing for a process with three possible and very cludes 3 days of serious debate on this issue, we then move to a vote on pas- Recently, the Republican leader told different outcomes, senators somehow obli- his own Senators and conservative gated themselves to vote to advance a spe- sage of the resolution, of course with a news outlets that any attempts to cific outcome. They did no such thing. 60-vote threshold. But Republicans are defund Planned Parenthood or repeal I hope we can avoid the usual and unneces- insisting that the Senate go through ObamaCare would need at least 60 sary procedural hurdles. Democrats have al- all procedural steps, including cloture, ready agreed to forgo our opportunity to fili- votes. So why is the Iran agreement on their own bill. buster, and I’ve offered Leader McConnell any different? It isn’t. As the Republican leader, Senator the chance to go straight to a vote on pas- Even more perplexing is that some sage of the resolution. But of course, as he MCCONNELL, has stated numerous would argue that because the Senate has noted many times in the past, every- times—not a few times, not many passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Re- thing of importance in the Senate requires 60 times, but numerous times—requiring votes. So passage will require 60 votes. view Act, all Senators would then be 60 votes on matters of enormous impor- obligated to vote for any cloture vote. There is no precedent in recent history for tance is simply ‘‘the way the Senate an issue of this magnitude getting consider- Voting for the Iran Nuclear Agreement ation in the Senate without having to secure operates.’’ Review Act was a vote to review the Here are a few examples of the state- 60 votes. This is not about how any one lead- agreement, not a commitment to vote ments he has made. I could spend lit- er manages the floor—this is a precedent either for or against it. Voting for the stretching back decades. erally all afternoon talking about Iran review act did not commit any Finally, of all the many important things quotes that are very similar to what I at stake here, American leadership is one of Senator to take a particular position am about to recite. July 30, 2011, Sen- on the Iran agreement. Voting for the them. ator MCCONNELL: After convening our international partners Iran review act was simply a vote to in common cause, rallying the world behind Now, look, we know that on controversial review the Iran agreement, and that is tough sanctions, after negotiating and nego- matters in the Senate, it has for quite some what we have done. It was a vote for tiating and negotiating some more—the way time required 60 votes. So I would say again to my friend— three possible outcomes: a resolution America acts now will inform the way we are of approval, a resolution of dis- viewed on the world stage and the credibility That is me— approval, or no action at all. It did not with which we can negotiate in the future. it is pretty hard to make a credible case that If America reneges on this agreement, we denying a vote on your own proposal is any- and does not obligate Senators to ad- will lose more than the compliance of our ad- thing other than a filibuster. vance any one result. The Iran review versary—we will lose the confidence of our Listen, everybody, that is what Sen- act clearly included a 60-vote threshold allies. for either a resolution of approval or ator MCCONNELL said. Again, just a few America led the negotiations to stop any disapproval. That is it. Every Senator days later: Iranian nuclear program, and now it is time knew that. For any Senator to suggest for Congress to reaffirm America’s leader- I wish to make clear to the American peo- ship by supporting this agreement. We can- ple Senate Republicans are ready to vote on otherwise is absurd and factually not and will not allow Iran to have a nuclear cloture on the Reid proposal in 30 minutes, wrong. Incorrect. weapon. Neither the United States, nor in an hour, as soon as we can get our col- No Senator who voted for the Iran re- Israel, our Gulf partners, a volatile Middle leagues over to the floor. We are ready to view act voted to give up the 60-vote East, or anyone in the world can risk that vote. By requiring 60 votes, particularly on a threshold. In fact, everyone who voted danger. I believe it is our responsibility to matter of this enormous importance, is not for it actually voted for the 60-vote avoid that threat. at all unusual. It is the way the Senate oper- threshold. In fact, one Republican Let’s heed Andrew Carnegie’s reminder of ates. Member, the junior Senator from Ar- our duty to respect what is practical and to respond with pragmatic solutions—solutions Again he came back a few months kansas, said the reason he didn’t vote like the one before us. As he said, ‘‘When a later: for it is because it required a 60-vote statesman has in his keeping the position Mr. President, I can only quote my good threshold. and interests of his country, it is not with friend the majority leader who repeatedly If, however, we are forced to have a things as they are to be in the future, but has said, most recently in 2007, that in the vote on cloture, it will be because the with things as they are in the present.’’ Senate it has always been the case we need Republican leader has rejected Demo- The agreement on the table at present is a 60 votes. This is my good friend the majority crats’ reasonable and responsible pro- good one. leader when he was the leader of this major- posal. It is our best chance to ensure Iran never ity in March of 2007, and he said it repeat- builds the worst weapon on earth. I will do edly both when he was in the minority as There is not on either side of this everything in my power to make sure it is leader of the minority or leader of the major- aisle a more respected U.S. Senator enforced and effective—to make sure, in ity, that it requires 60 votes certainly on than the Senator from Virginia, TIM turn, we are safer and more secure—in our measures that are controversial. KAINE. He was coauthor of the Iran nu- day and generation, and in the days and gen- He also said a short time later: clear agreement, referred to properly erations to come. So who gets to decide who is wasting time as the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Mr. REID. Mr. President, I note that around here? None of us. None of us have Act. He said this morning: there are a lot of things in this speech that authority to decide who is wasting I was the co-author of the Iran Nuclear that I think are important, but the one time. But the way you make things happen Agreement Review Act under which Congress thing certainly that is so vitally im- is you get 60 votes at some point, and you is considering the international agreement portant is that no one has come up move a matter to conclusion, and the best to prohibit Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. The bipartisan bill—to give Con- with an alternative. Any alternative is way to do that is to have an open amend- ment process. That is the way this place gress a deliberate and constructive review of imaginary. It is fantasy land. I speak used to operate. the final nuclear agreement with Iran—was about that in my remarks. drafted so that 60 votes would be required in Today we face one of the most crit- So says Senator MCCONNELL. A few months later: the Senate to pass either a motion of ap- ical national security issues of our proval or a motion of disapproval. time: whether to support the Iran Madam President, reserving the right to object, what we are talking about is a per- Let me read this again. One of the agreement which would stop Iran from petual debt ceiling grant, in effect, to the people who helped write this bill, a re- getting a nuclear weapon. That is what President. Matters of this level of con- spected Member of this body, said: the agreement is—to stop Iran from troversy always require 60 votes. So I would I was the co-author of the Iran Nuclear getting nuclear weapons. ask my friend— Agreement Review Act under which Congress

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Res. 61) amending AMENDMENT NO. 2643 He continued: the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt Mr. MCCONNELL. I have an amend- We should follow the procedure that was employees with health coverage under ment to the text proposed to be strick- explicitly discussed and agreed to when we TRICARE or the Veterans Administration en. voted on this act, which passed the Senate 98 from being taken into account for purposes The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to 1. of determining the employers to which the clerk will report. That is a direct quote from one of the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The legislative clerk read as follows: authors of this legislation. The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- It was never any Senator’s intention NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2643 to forgo the 60-vote threshold. jority leader. to the language proposed to be stricken by Republicans are trying to pull a bait- AMENDMENT NO. 2640 amendment No. 2640. and-switch that is born out of despera- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I The amendment is as follows: tion. They haven’t had a good August; have a substitute amendment at the At the end add the following. let’s face it. desk that I ask the clerk to report. ‘‘This Act shall take effect 3 days after the Are Republicans stalling on this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The date of enactment.’’ issue so they don’t have to work with clerk will report. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas Democrats to keep our government The legislative clerk read as follows: open and funded? There wasn’t a day and nays on that amendment. The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a that went by during the recess that we NELL] proposes an amendment numbered sufficient second? didn’t have some Republican Senator 2640. There appears to be a sufficient sec- talk about closing the government. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ond. Every time that happened, the Repub- ask unanimous consent that the read- The yeas and nays were ordered. lican leader would say: Well, we are not ing of the amendment be dispensed going to do that. So there is a lot of AMENDMENT NO. 2644 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2643 with. talk among Republican circles about Mr. MCCONNELL. I have a second-de- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Republicans doing everything they gree amendment at the desk. objection, it is so ordered. can to force votes on things that have The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The amendment is as follows: nothing to do with funding this govern- clerk will report. ment long term. So are Republicans Strike line three and all that follows and The legislative clerk read as follows: insert: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- stalling on this issue so they don’t That Congress does not favor the agree- have to work with Democrats to keep NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2644 ment transmitted by the President to Con- to amendment No. 2643. our government open and funded? Do gress on July 19, 2015, under subsection (a) of they want to wait until the last minute section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 The amendment is as follows: to jam us with something? (42 U.S.C. 2160e) for purposes of prohibiting Strike ‘‘3’’ and insert ‘‘4’’. Are Republicans stalling on this the taking of any action involving any meas- MOTION TO COMMIT WITH AMENDMENT NO. 2645 issue so they don’t have to work with ure of statutory sanctions relief by the Mr. MCCONNELL. I have a motion to us on a bipartisan cyber security bill? United States pursuant to such agreement commit with instructions at the desk. under subsection (c)(2)(B) of such section. Every day that goes by without legisla- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The tion in this body is a day that bad guys Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the motion. are doing bad things to our businesses ask for the yeas and nays on my The legislative clerk read as follows: amendment. and to our country—stealing our The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- names and addresses, trade secrets, ev- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a NELL] moves to commit the joint resolution erything they can, is what they are sufficient second? to the Foreign Relations Committee with in- doing. There appears to be a sufficient sec- structions to report back forthwith with an Perhaps Republicans are stalling on ond. amendment numbered 2645. this critical legislation so they don’t The yeas and nays were ordered. The amendment is as follows: have to address our distressed infra- AMENDMENT NO. 2641 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2640 At the end add the following. structure, insolvent highway system, Mr. MCCONNELL. I have an amend- ‘‘This Act shall take effect 5 days after the crumbling roads and bridges? ment at the desk that I ask the clerk date of enactment.’’ I hope that instead of forcing the to report. Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas Senate to jump through unnecessary The PRESIDING OFFICER. The and nays on the motion. procedural hurdles, the Republicans clerk will report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a will join with the Senate Democrats The legislative clerk read as follows: sufficient second? and agree to vote on final passage. The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- There appears to be a sufficient sec- It takes a lot of nerve for the Repub- NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2641 ond. lican leader, after the numerous to amendment No. 2640. The yeas and nays were ordered. speeches he has given about the 60-vote The amendment is as follows: AMENDMENT NO. 2646 threshold on everything important—is Mr. MCCONNELL. I have an amend- he suggesting this Iran agreement is At the end add the following. ‘‘This Act shall take effect 1 day after the ment to the instructions. not important? date of enactment.’’ Let’s hope that instead of forcing the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate to jump through unnecessary Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas clerk will report. procedural hurdles—in fact, the Repub- and nays on my amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: licans are filibustering their own reso- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- lution. I hope they will join with Sen- sufficient second? NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2646 There appears to be a sufficient sec- to the instructions (amendment No. 2645) of ate Democrats and agree to vote on the motion to commit H.J. Res. 61. final passage. ond. The yeas and nays were ordered. The amendment is as follows: f AMENDMENT NO. 2642 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2641 Strike ‘‘5’’ and insert ‘‘6’’. RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME Mr. MCCONNELL. I have a second-de- Mr. MCCONNELL. I ask for the yeas The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under gree amendment at the desk. and nays on my amendment. the previous order, the leadership time The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a is reserved. clerk will report. sufficient second?

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Thus, we are also want to propound the following re- writing to bring to your attention two fea- clerk will report. tures of our Constitution—the power to The legislative clerk read as follows: quest. I ask unanimous consent that if cloture is invoked on the substitute make binding international agreements and The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. MCCON- the different character of federal offices— NELL] proposes an amendment numbered 2647 amendment to H.J. Res. 61, the amend- which you should seriously consider as nego- to amendment No. 2646. ment be agreed to, the joint resolution, tiations progress. The amendment is as follows: as amended, be read a third time, and Forty-seven Republican Senators there be 4 hours of debate equally di- Strike ‘‘6’’ and insert ‘‘7’’. wrote to the Ayatollah in the midst of vided between the two leaders or their The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- these delicate negotiations. It went on designees, and that following the use or to say: nority leader. yielding back of time, the Senate vote Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- on passage of the resolution, as amend- First, under our Constitution, while the imous consent that the pending amend- president negotiates international agree- ed. ments, Congress plays the significant role of ments, with the exception of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there McConnell substitute amendment, be ratifying them. In the case of a treaty, the objection? Senate must ratify it by a two-thirds vote. A withdrawn; that no other amendments, Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving so-called congressional executive agreement points of order, or motions be in order the right to object, for all the reasons requires a majority vote in both the House to the joint resolution or the McCon- I have mentioned previously and the and the Senate (which, because of procedural nell substitute prior to the vote on the fact that I believe the Republican lead- rules, effectively means a three-fifths vote in McConnell substitute; that at 5:30 p.m. er is way ahead of himself, I object. the Senate). on Thursday, September 10, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Forty-seven Republican Senators are proceed to vote on the McConnell sub- tion is heard. advising the Ayatollah in Iran, in stitute amendment; that the amend- The assistant Democratic leader. March, that he should know more ment be subject to a 60-affirmative- Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, this has about our constitutional form of gov- vote threshold; further, that if the been one of the most extraordinary ernment and understand that it will McConnell amendment is agreed to, measures that has come before the take Senate approval, which they say H.J. Res. 61, as amended, be read a Senate in the time that I have served effectively means a three-fifths vote. third time and passed; that the time here. It is rare to have an issue of this They continue: today until 5 p.m. be equally divided historic moment, of this importance, Anything not approved by Congress is a between the two leaders or their des- one that literally raises a question mere executive agreement. ignees; that following leader remarks about war and peace in the Middle Second, [the 47 Republican Senators ad- on Wednesday, September 9, until 6 East, and one that has been considered vised the Ayatollah] the offices of our Con- p.m., the time be equally divided be- so carefully by both sides of the aisle stitution have different characteristics. For tween the two leaders or their des- example, the president may serve only two 4- for such a long period of time. year terms, whereas senators may serve an ignees; and that following leader re- When I left for the August recess, unlimited number of 6-year terms. As applied marks on Thursday, September 10, here in the Senate most of the Mem- today, for instance, President Obama will until 5:30 p.m., the time be equally di- bers on my side of the aisle—the Demo- leave office in January, 2017, while most of vided between the two leaders or their cratic side—were still processing and us will remain in office far beyond then—per- designees. reviewing the proposed agreement. haps decades. Mr. President, that is my unanimous And, over the course of August, these Then the 47 Republicans Senators, in consent request. Members announced their public posi- their March letter to the Ayatollah of Let me say a brief word, and I will tions on the matter. Iran, say: turn it over to my friend the Repub- As of today, there are 41 of the 46 What these two constitutional provisions lican leader. Democratic Senators who have an- mean is that we will consider any agreement If the Republicans want more debate nounced they will support the Iran regarding your nuclear-weapons program time, they can have it, but I think 3 agreement. There are another four who that is not approved by the Congress as noth- days would be adequate. There is a are opposed to it, and one who is yet to ing more than an executive agreement be- definite time for doing this, and I think announce her position. We expect that tween President Obama and Ayatollah that is important. Khamenei. The next president could revoke to happen shortly. such an executive agreement with the stroke If anyone thinks this is not a serious This is a unique matter. I asked my of a pen and future Congresses could modify issue, I don’t know what could be a se- staff and others to research one par- the terms of the agreement at any time. rious issue. Based upon the underlying ticular aspect of this debate. The as- We hope this letter enriches your knowl- foundation that has been laid by my pect I asked them to research was a edge of our constitutional system and pro- friend for these many years, this is letter sent on March 9 of this year by motes mutual understanding and clarity as going to require a 60-vote threshold. 47 Republican Senators. Forty-seven nuclear negotiations progress. Everyone knows that. This goes back Republican Senators sent a letter to Forty-seven Republican Senators in long before this dialogue started today the leader of the Islamic Republic of March of this year, writing to the Aya- on the floor. It has been going on for Iran, the Ayatollah. tollah and basically telling him: Don’t some time, as my friend the assistant To take you back in history, at that get your hopes up if you are negoti- Democratic leader, when he has an op- point in time when 47 Republican Sen- ating with the United States, remind- portunity to address the Senate, will ators sent that letter, the United ing him they will have the last word as discuss. States of America was in negotiation Members of Congress, and also stipu- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there with Iran to see whether or not we lating that a three-fifths vote will be objection? could come to any kind of an agree- required in the U.S. Senate. Mr. MCCONNELL. I object. ment or understanding when it came to Then they go on to say: Keep in mind The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- limit Iran’s development of a nuclear we are going to be here a lot longer tion is heard. weapon, something that I am sure all than any President; we may be the last Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I of us—both political parties—want to person or the last group to make a de- ask unanimous consent that on Thurs- stop from happening. But in the midst cision on the future of these agree- day, September 10, at 3 p.m., the sub- of this delicate negotiation that was ments. Then they are basically remind- stitute amendment to H.J. Res. 61 be going on in Switzerland, 47 Republican ing them that Presidents come and go, agreed to, the joint resolution, as Senators, including every Member of and don’t assume the next President

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Don’t respect. ment. Some have said: You can never pay any attention to his negotiations. I also believe my colleague from trust Iran no matter what they say. I We are the Congress. We will have the Maryland, a close personal friend, Sen- would just harken back to the days of last word. ator CARDIN—though we see this issue Ronald Reagan, who said of our en- I cannot imagine what the public re- differently—has really thought long emies around the world when it came sponse would have been, but that is ex- and hard about it. We have been on the to agreements: ‘‘Trust, but verify.’’ actly what happened here—47 Repub- phone together many, many times dur- Just recently we had an announce- lican Senators intervening in a nego- ing the course of August. I ruined a lot ment made by Colin Powell, a man I re- tiation process with Iran, basically of his vacation trying to figure out spect very much, in support of this telling those sitting at the table: Don’t where he was and what his process was. agreement. It was an announcement worry about reaching an agreement He took it very seriously. I respect which surprised me in a way. I didn’t with the United States of America and him, although we came out to different know if he was going to take a position this President. positions on this matter. on this matter, but this article states: I know what would have happened if That is the way it should be, and Former Secretary of State Colin Powell that would have come up when Dick what the American people expect of us expressed support for the [Obama] nuclear Cheney was Vice President of the now is a debate befitting this great in- agreement with Iran on Sunday, calling the United States. We would have had 47 stitution of the Senate. They expect us various planks Iranian leaders accepted ‘‘re- Democrats up on charges of treason. to come and conscientiously consider markable’’ and dismissing critics’ concerns Well, in this circumstance, this was this matter on its merits and express over its implementation. not good judgment. I would like to our points of view, and virtually every ‘‘It’s a pretty good deal,’’ he said on NBC’s ‘‘Meet the Press.’’ stipulate that the chairman of the For- Senator has already done that publicly, Critics concerned that the deal will expe- eign Relations Committee did not sign save one. In the course of this debate, dite Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon, Pow- this letter. I want to make sure that is the American people can follow it be- ell added, are ‘‘forgetting the reality that clear on the floor. But the 47 who did cause it is a critical debate. What is at [Iranian leaders] have been on a super- have to answer a question: Why? When issue here is whether Iran will develop highway, for the last 10 years, to create a nu- we are in delicate negotiations as the a nuclear weapon. clear weapon or a nuclear weapons program United States of America, and we don’t We believe that they have the capac- with no speed limit.’’ have a final agreement, why would 47 ity now to create as many as 10 nuclear He said the reduction in centrifuges, Iran’s weapons. We don’t want that to hap- uranium stockpile and their agreement to Republican Senators want to intervene shut down their plutonium reactor were all in those negotiations? Why would they pen. It would be disastrous for the ‘‘remarkable.’’ want to say to the Ayatollah: Don’t world—certainly disastrous for the ‘‘These are remarkable changes, and so we waste your time negotiating with this Middle East and Israel—and that is have stopped this highway race that they President. why leaders from around the world, 100 were going down—and I think that’s very, It is troublesome. Many of them had different nations, support what Presi- very important,’’ Powell said. reached a conclusion even before the dent Obama is striving to do. He also pushed back on skeptics who have agreement was written that they were What the President is trying to do is expressed worries about the ability of inde- going to oppose it. Witness this letter. something I believe should be the pendent inspectors to verify that Iran is fol- starting point in every critical foreign- lowing the agreement. Powell said that, But others took time to consider it, ‘‘with respect to the Iranians—don’t trust, to measure it, and to announce their policy decision: Use diplomacy, use ne- never trust, and always verify.’’ position when it came to this matter. I gotiation, and try to solve our prob- ‘‘And I think a very vigorous verification respect them for doing that, even if lems in a thoughtful, diplomatic way. regime has been put into place,’’ he said. they came to a different conclusion And if that fails, never rule out other ‘‘I say, we have a deal, let’s see how they than I did. I know what happened on possibilities, but start with diplomacy. implement the deal. If they don’t implement our Democratic side because I was in That is what the President has done. it, bail out. None of our options are gone,’’ contact with virtually with every During the course of this Presidency, Powell added. Member of our Senate Democratic Cau- he organized nations around the world I think he hit the nail on the head. cus during the month of August, talk- to join us in this effort. If this were General Colin Powell, who served our ing to them about this. just the United States versus Iran, we country in the military and as Chair- There is real soul-searching here, wouldn’t be where we are today, but man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then real serious consideration. Some of the President engaged countries which as Secretary of State, brings a perspec- them, of course, went to the source, historically and recently have not been tive to this which very few can. He is a met with our intelligence agencies, the our allies. man who risked his life on the battle- State Department, Department of De- Before we left for the August recess, field, a man who knows the true cost of fense, and came back to Washington we sat down with the five Ambassadors war, but a man who was empowered by when we were in recess. One Senator I from nations that joined us in the ne- another Republican President to lead know sat down for 5 hours in closed gotiation. I looked across the table us in diplomatic negotiations. This is meetings with our intelligence agen- there to see the Ambassadors from the kind of clear-eyed approach that cies to ask questions that were on his China, from Russia, from the United we need and want when it comes to an mind about this agreement. Kingdom, and representatives of the issue of this gravity. Others, of course, met with their con- embassies of Germany and France. I I will have other things to say on this stituents, talked about it, found dif- thought to myself, if you are a student matter, as others will. ferences of opinion within their own of history, this is an amazing coalition: I yield the floor to my colleagues. States. They thought about it long and China, Russia, the United Kingdom, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- hard, prayed over it. Germany, France, and the United ator from Tennessee. I talked to them, always wanting to States all working together. And we Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, I am hear where they were, but never push- brought into the sanctions regime going to have more lengthy comments ing them because I knew this was seri- other countries that didn’t have the to make on this topic a little later, but ous, and they took it seriously. That is same direct involvement in negotia- I did want first of all to thank the Sen- where we find ourselves today. tions but were with us. South Korea is ator from Illinois for his comments, I salute the Senator from Tennessee. a good example. Japan, another good and I certainly want to thank Senator As the chairman of the Senate Foreign example, joined us in this effort to put CARDIN—and I will do so more fully in

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A letter was re- submit an agreement as a treaty or as one of those—having them in a position ferred to. There was an address to the an executive agreement. An executive where we might negotiate something joint Congress. There have been num- agreement stays in place during the that ends their program to now, where bers of things along the way that have duration of that President’s tenure and instead what happens is the leverage caused people to concern themselves could be altered by the next President. shifts to Iran. The leverage shifts to that maybe this debate would end up A treaty is binding on future Presi- Iran. being something that was partisan and dents. They are going to receive, as we of low level. This President, as we know, decided know, billions of dollars. Most people What we have done is that we have to go directly to the U.N. Security think the number is around $100 bil- actually marshaled ourselves through Council and, by the way, lift some con- lion. By the way, they have a $406 bil- that, and we ended up with the Iran re- gressionally mandated sanctions that lion gross domestic product. That is view act in short terms. That gives us we all helped put in place that actually the size of their economy. We are going the opportunity, as the distinguished brought Iran to the table. So with the to release to them over the next 9 Senator mentioned, to actually review knowledge of that, Congress stepped in months about $100 billion—25 percent this. We have done that. We have had and passed this piece of legislation that of their economy in 9 months. 12 hearings on this topic—extensive now gives us the right to review what The President has said, and surely hearings—in the Foreign Relations the President has negotiated and to others, that some of this is going to be Committee, and many other commit- prevent him from lifting those congres- used to sponsor terrorism. We know tees have done the same. sionally mandated sanctions should we that. Think about if we had 25 percent What we ended up putting in place, decide we disapprove of this deal. of our GDP given to us over the next 9 with 98 votes in the Senate—98 to 1; we So this is a place where Congress months. We have an $18 trillion GDP— had one Senator who was absent—is a came together and said: No, we want to $4 trillion or $5 trillion given to us over process where all Senators could re- play a role, even though a role is not the next 9 months. Certainly, this is view this, could have the documents at contemplated under an executive going to have an impact on what they their disposal to go through it, to go to agreement. I know this has been con- are able to do. classified briefings so they could un- fusing to numbers of people, but this What Iran is going to be able to say derstand—and should understand— was the only vehicle capable of winning in 9 months—when we push back on fully what this agreement says and a veto-proof majority to provide Con- violations in the agreement, when we then have the right to vote. gress with this chance—a chance for push back on terrorism and we push Certainly, some things happened the American people to have us, on back on human rights violations—is along the way that, as I mentioned, their behalf, review this agreement and that because most of the sanctions will created some consternation, but as a then vote. be lifted at that moment, they will As I mentioned, we have had more body, in Senate fashion, in lieu of let- have their money, and their economy than a dozen hearings. I have spent a ting that divide us and letting that cre- will be growing, well, look, if you push great deal of time, as has the ranking ate a scenario where we wouldn’t re- back, we think this is unfair. They are member, as have all of our committee view it and not vote on it, we created already making these statements in members—and the Presiding Officer a process where we would review it and Iran: We will just resume our nuclear the same—as have so many people program. vote on it. going through this agreement, and I It is my hope—and I know I have had So instead of our having leverage oppose implementation of this deal. I a very nice conversation with the dis- over them, they are going to have le- oppose its implementation. tinguished Senator from Illinois, and When the President first stated his verage over us. They are going to have certainly multiple conversations with goal—his goal of ending Iran’s nuclear leverage over us. This is in the vacuum the distinguished Senator from Mary- program—that was something that of having no Middle Eastern policy. I land—that over the process of this could have achieved tremendous bipar- don’t say this to be pejorative. We week that is what continues. I know tisan support in this body. As a matter know we have no policy in the Middle that is what all of us want to see hap- of fact, onward there were discussions East to push back against Iran. We pen. of dismantling the program. And as we know that. So this agreement is going I do think the American people de- all know today—and I will speak more to end up being our de facto policy, and serve to know where Senators and fully on this tomorrow—rather than everything is going to be measured by House Members stand on this serious ending it, this agreement industrializes this: What will Iran do if we push back? piece of foreign policy that is before us, it. It allows the industrialization of the What if we push back against the fact and I want to thank everyone for their program run by the world’s leading that they are giving Hamas rockets to role in getting it here. state sponsor of terror, and it does so fire into Israel? What if we push back As a matter of fact, I will move on, if with our approval. against what Hezbollah is doing in Leb- I could, to what I had planned to say. Now, that is a large step from where anon and what they are doing in Syria? I first want to thank Senator MCCON- we began these negotiations. Had the What if we push back against what the NELL and Senator REID for allowing President achieved the goal, I think IRGC—the arm of the Supreme Lead- this debate to take place this week what we would have in this body is 100 er—is doing right now to protect without having a motion to proceed. I Senators standing up and supporting Assad? They are the shock force to couldn’t thank Senator CARDIN more what he said he wished to do with these keep Assad in power right now. for being a colleague who really works negotiations. But we have ended up We know that right now in prisons in to try to figure out a way for the Sen- with something that certainly is a far Syria people are being tortured. We ate to play its appropriate role in for- cry from that. saw it firsthand. The ranking member eign policy. It has been nothing but Instead of having anytime, anywhere and I went over to see what was hap- outstanding in dealing with him since inspections, I think everyone under- pening at the Holocaust Memorial Mu- he assumed this role, and I want to stands there is a managed inspection seum presentation where Caesar, some- thank him for the way he has con- process. Certainly, there are some one working for the Assad regime, took ducted himself. issues relative to the IAEA that have photographs. We know as we stand here I would also like to remind people given many Members tremendous con- in these comfortable settings in the that without the Iran Nuclear Agree- cern. Chamber of the Senate, people are ment Review Act there would be no The thing that is one of the most being tortured, their genitals are being role for Congress. One of the things I troubling aspects of this is that removed, and Iran is supporting that.

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I they can say—what they are going to icy they felt was important to the hope that here, the citizens of our be able to say—if we push back against country, apparently all of a sudden it country will be shown that same re- those activities is this: Well, look, we became about something else. spect and expect that their Senators think you are being unfair. We are just I would just say to my colleagues, I and their House Members will have the going to resume our program. don’t know how we can be in a place opportunity to vote on the actual pol- I don’t understand. This is beyond where we have said to our constituents icy which has been negotiated and me. I have had no one explain it to me. that we want to review and vote on agreed to by these various countries. I I know the Senator from Illinois had this agreement and then, over some re- hope that will be the case and, yes, I the diplomats from the other countries visionist statement or thought, come was very aware of that. come in. I have no idea why in this last up with a process that says: No, we are With that, without objection, I wish meeting in Geneva we agreed to lift the going to filibuster it; we really don’t to yield the floor to my great friend, conventional weapons ban after 5 want people to vote. the ranking member on the Foreign years. What did that have to do with It is my hope that over the course of Relations Committee. Together, we the nuclear file? And then we lifted the the next several days cooler heads will have marched through some incredible ballistic missile technology embargo in prevail and that we of course will have, hearings. I think all of us have studied 8 years? What was that about? Then, as I believe, a very sober debate. I think this dutifully. That could not have oc- we know, with some really weird lan- my friends on the other side of the curred without his incredible coopera- guage that is in the agreement, we im- aisle have seen what the leader just did tion and that of his staff. I thank him mediately lifted the ban on ballistic to try to ensure that we keep the de- for his leadership. I thank him for his missile testing. bate about approval or disapproval—in willingness to seek a place where the I think everyone here knows—the this case, disapproval—of this par- Senate can deal with this in the appro- people sitting in the audience, people ticular deal, and I hope that very soon priate way. watching—that Iran has no practical we will all be able to express ourselves With that, I yield the floor. need whatsoever for this program— with a vote on the deal itself, whether The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- none. Let me say that one more time. we believe it is in our Nation’s inter- ator from Maryland. Here is a country with 19,000 cen- est. I do not. Some do. Let’s have a de- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, let me trifuges—10,000 of them operating. bate in a sober way. first thank my friend Senator CORKER They have an underground facility at Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, will the for his leadership but, more impor- Fordow. They have a facility at Arak Senator yield for a question? tantly, thank him on behalf of the Sen- that produces plutonium. They have all Mr. CORKER. Yes. ate for standing up for what I think is kinds of research and development. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the appropriate role of the United And by the way, this agreement ap- ator from Texas. States Senate in reviewing a major for- proves further research and develop- Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, I say to eign policy issue. ment of their centrifuges. As a matter the chairman of the Foreign Relations I have had the opportunity to serve of fact, it paves the way for them and Committee how much I appreciate his with four different chairmen in the also times it out perfectly for them to good work, together with the ranking Senate Foreign Relations Committee be in a position to be at zero breakout member Senator CARDIN, whom he al- since I have been in the Senate: Sen- time, which is exactly what the Presi- luded to earlier, but the Senator from ator CORKER, Senator MENENDEZ, Sec- dent said they would be at, in 13 years. Tennessee just said something which I retary Kerry, and Vice President They can just agree to this agreement, think every American should find trou- BIDEN. All four fought for the Senate and they can just continue to imple- bling, and that is perhaps the single- having the appropriate role in estab- ment this agreement and be in that po- most important national security issue lishing foreign policy. sition. But they have no practical facing the country since the authoriza- We are a country that believes our need—none. tion for use of force in Iraq in 2002; that system of democracy serves our coun- Some people have said: Well, if they there might be a partisan filibuster of try the best; that is, with separation of really want to pursue the technology of our ability even to have that up-or- branches of government. We don’t have medical isotopes, maybe—maybe—they down vote on the resolution of dis- a parliamentary system. We have an could use 500 centrifuges. Think about approval. independent Congress—a Congress that this. We have a country with one nu- I ask the Senator from Tennessee, is is expected to provide independence in clear reactor, a country that could buy he aware of reports that the Supreme its reviews of the laws of our country the enriched uranium to provide the Leader Ayatollah Khomeini has said and the policies of our Chief Executive, energy for that cheaply on the market. the Iranian Parliament will have the and that is exactly what we are doing Instead, they have put their entire so- final word on this deal in Iran? in this debate. ciety through grinding sanctions that I wonder how the Senator would I thank Senator CORKER for his ex- have harmed families. They have been characterize a partisan filibuster in the traordinary leadership of our com- doing that for years for something they U.S. Senate, preventing such an up-or- mittee. I know I speak for both Demo- have no practical need for. There is down vote in the Senate, while the Ira- crats and Republicans in saying that only one need, and we all know that, nian Parliament would have the ability we support the independence of the which is to be in the position to be a for that up-or-down vote in that insti- Senate in reviewing our work. nuclear-armed country. tution. Senator DURBIN—I listened to his So let me say one more time that Mr. CORKER. I did read those re- comments. Senator DURBIN is a dear every Senator here supported this proc- ports. I said to my friend from Illinois friend of mine. The two of us have ess except for one. The American peo- earlier: Look, there has been so much fought together on human rights issues ple deserve to know where their elected that has occurred from the very begin- around the globe. We have fought for officials stand on this consequential ning that has caused people on each civil liberties in the United States. We agreement. I hope people on both sides side to, in some cases, raise the par- have worked together on so many im- will cause this to be a sober debate. I tisan flag or think that this is a debate portant issues, including in the Middle know it will be impassioned, and people which could devolve into something East. I deeply respect his views. will certainly be speaking strongly that was of that orientation. What we There are Members on both sides who about the pros and cons of this agree- have done, as the Senator mentioned, have reached different conclusions, but ment. is we have risen above that, and we we are all committed to making sure

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Member’s decision, and I certainly able to take up this issue and let every There is a risk factor. don’t question their resolve against Member vote their conscience as to In my conversations with our Euro- Iran becoming a nuclear weapons state whether to support or disapprove of the pean allies, they certainly want us to or their support for our regional allies. resolution. approve this agreement—don’t get me I think each has demonstrated that I told the people of Maryland after wrong—but they know they have to throughout their career. Some of us the review—let me say how this review work with the United States. They have come to different conclusions. went. We had 21⁄2 weeks of review be- know Europe and the United States I strongly believe we must prevent fore the recess, and Senator CORKER need to be in this together, and for Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons worked our committee unmercifully as their companies to be able to get full state. It is a game-changer in the re- far as what we did. We had hearings, we access to Iran, they have to work with gion. We have already heard from my had briefings, we had classified brief- the United States on a sanctions re- colleagues that Iran is one of the prin- ings, we had Member meetings, and to gime. They understand that. cipal purveyors of terrorism in that re- the credit of the Members of the com- Iran also understands that if we re- gion. It would accelerate an arms race mittee, all 19 showed up. These meet- ject this agreement and they were to that already has too many arms in its ings went on for about 4 hours each. So rush out to try to develop a nuclear region. It would make it so much more we were back-to-back-to-back in our weapon, it would ignite unity in the difficult to confront Iranian policy if briefings and in trying to understand international community of action 1 against Iran. They know that. They they possess a nuclear weapon. Presi- what was in the agreement for the 2 ⁄2 dent Obama is right to say we will not weeks we were here. have to make that calculation. Iran let that happen and that all options are I then went back to Maryland, as I also wants sanctions relief from the on the table to make sure that doesn’t am sure my colleagues went back to United States. happen, and Congress is right to say we their States, and had a chance for the I can’t predict the future, but I be- support all options being on the table first time to meet with Marylanders lieve all parties will want a diplomatic solution. I understand that is not going to make sure Iran does not become a and to talk with Marylanders, to ex- to be easy, and maybe we will have to nuclear weapons state. That is a goal press and talk with them and get their mix it up a little bit and put some we all have. views, and to evaluate whether I In this independent review, some of thought it was best to go forward. It other issues on the table. We have a lot us believe the best way to accomplish was a close call, but I decided I could of issues with Iran. We know about that is to move forward with the agree- not support the agreement. their terrorism, their interference in ment negotiated by the Obama admin- I just wish to share why I cannot sup- the region, et cetera. It may give us istration. Others believe that is not the port the agreement—and Senator that opportunity. My point is, no one can predict the future. I came to that case. CORKER mentioned this: It places Iran, I wish to second what Senator after a time period, in the position of conclusion, and I understand others came to different conclusions. CORKER said about the Iran Nuclear enrichment of uranium that is dan- There are other concerns I have with Agreement Review Act. I was proud to gerously close to being able to break the agreement, including the 24-day be part of putting that bill together out to a nuclear weapon in compliance delay. That doesn’t concern me on and gaining broad support in the Con- with the agreement. Being legal, they known sites. It concerns me on gress and the support of the adminis- can get to that point. At that point, undeclared sites and whether that will tration. I think it put us in a much they have already gotten sanctions re- be adequate based on our intelligence stronger position in negotiating in Vi- lief, so they are in a much better finan- information. enna. I think the fact that we had set cial position to be able to withstand I am concerned about the possible up the right way for a congressional re- any pressures that could be put on military dimension that there isn’t any view—that it was going to be a trans- Iran. We know they want to become a consequence, as I see it, in the agree- parent review, a critical review—put nuclear weapons state. They have tried ment if there is not an accurate ac- our negotiators in the strongest pos- in the past. We know that. That has count of what happened in the past. I sible positions in Vienna. I also think pretty well been documented. We have wish it was more clear. I don’t think it provided the right type of review, so no reason to believe they are going to the arms embargo relief should have that after the agreement was reached, change their intentions. So if they been in this agreement. information would be made available want to become a nuclear weapons I must say, I am concerned with the to us, we would have an open process, state and they make the calculation language in the agreement that talks the American people would learn more that we really don’t have a sanctioned about the United States and Iran with about it, and we would be in a better way to stop them—because at that mutual respect and normalization. I position to make our own judgment. It point their economic strength is strong don’t know how we can have mutual was clear in the review act that no ac- enough and sanctions take too long to respect for a country that actively fo- tion is required. We can’t pass resolu- really bite and take effect—it would ments regional instability and advo- tions of approval or disapproval. not be an effective deterrent to erase cates Israel’s destruction, kills inno- I wish to mention one thing, though, the breakout. cents, and shouts ‘‘Death to Ameri- that I disagree with Senator CORKER, Here is the key point of concern to cans,’’ so I came to the conclusion that but maybe in the end we will come to- me—and I acknowledge to all my col- I couldn’t support the agreement. gether on this issue. I wasn’t part of leagues that I don’t know what is going Others came to opposite views. Each the original negotiations on the review to happen in the future. This is a close of us did what we thought was best, act. I came into it and was able to re- call, but I think there is a higher risk and I respect that this is a vote of con- solve the differences between the White of potential military operation if we go science. I do want to point out one House and the Congress and many forward with this agreement because comment that was made a little bit Members of Congress, but it was clear, we don’t have effective sanctions once earlier by my colleague about the Iraq in talking to the architects of this leg- they have been removed. That concerns war. I voted against the Iraq war. It islation, that they always anticipated me because I don’t think a military op- was not a hard vote for me because, there would be a 60-vote threshold for tion is a good option. I don’t believe it quite frankly, I didn’t see the intel- the passage of this resolution in the will eliminate the threat, and it has a ligence information that would have Senate. lot of collateral issues involved with justified the authorization for use of I agree with Senator CORKER that we the military operation. military force. But it was a controver- shouldn’t have to use filibusters and we I acknowledge that if we do not go sial vote. shouldn’t have to have procedural forward with this agreement, there is a In my congressional district, it was votes; that we should have a vote on risk. There is no question about it. an extremely unpopular vote, and the

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I note that publican colleagues, I did not sign a operations in Iraq, I joined with all my Senator COLLINS is here to speak. It is letter to the leaders of the Iranian colleagues and the administration to my understanding that she will speak Government sent in the midst of the give us the best possible chance for for approximately 30 minutes. Senator negotiations because I wanted to give America to succeed because that is our CORNYN may be down shortly there- the administration every opportunity responsibility. That is our system. Our after to speak and then Senator KAINE. to complete an agreement that would system is independent review. But I know some people referred to the have accomplished the goals the Presi- when the review is over, it is time for fact that it is only those who wanted to dent himself originally set forth as the us to come together. go to war with Iraq who are supporting purpose of these negotiations. this. But not only did the ranking I have long believed that a verifiable So, yes, I have been talking to my diplomatic agreement with Iran that Republican colleagues. I have been member not support going to war with Iraq, neither did Senator MENENDEZ dismantled its nuclear infrastructure talking to my colleagues who are vot- and blocked its pathways to the devel- ing for the agreement and those who from New Jersey, who, again, opposes this agreement. That type of charac- opment of a nuclear weapon would be a are voting against it as to how we can major achievement—an accomplish- work together in a responsible manner terization certainly is not the way that this is. The two most knowledgeable ment that would make the world a when this debate is over so the United safer place. Regrettably, that does not States can be in the strongest possible Democrats in the Senate on this issue by far both oppose it. describe the agreement that the admin- position, working with the administra- istration negotiated. The agreement is tion, to prevent Iran from becoming a With that, I yield the floor to the dis- tinguished Senator from Maine, who fundamentally flawed because it leaves nuclear weapon state. Working to- Iran as capable of building a nuclear gether, I think we can help the admin- represents a beautiful State. We thank her for her contributions. weapon at the expiration of the agree- istration have a stronger position, ment as it is today. Indeed, at that knowing the independence of Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ator from Maine. time, Iran will be a more dangerous The administration has said and we Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I want and stronger nuclear threshold state— can underscore that all options are on to thank the chairman of the Foreign exactly the opposite of what these ne- the table to make sure Iran will not be- Relations Committee for his leadership gotiations should have produced. come a nuclear weapon power. The ad- on this issue, for briefing us, for ar- Mark Dubowitz, a noted expert on ministration has said and we can un- ranging for briefings, and for his very sanctions, testified before the Senate derscore that there is a need for a re- thorough analysis. I also want to com- Foreign Relations Committee: ‘‘Even if gional security strategy so that our mend the Senator from Maryland for Iran doesn’t violate the JCPOA . . . it partners know of our commitment to his vote of conviction, for doing what will have patient pathways to nuclear the region against whatever happens he believed was correct, for showing weapons, an ICBM program, access to with Iran. The administration has sug- the courage to cast a vote of true con- heavy weaponry, an economy immu- gested and we can reinforce that our science. I was honored to be here on nized against sanctions pressure, and a more powerful regional position . . .’’ closest ally in the region, Israel, will the Senate floor to listen to his com- Under the agreement, not a single have the security it needs as a partner ments today. one of Iran’s 19,000 centrifuges, used to with the United States. The adminis- President Obama’s agreement with enrich uranium to produce the fissile tration has stated and we can reinforce the Iranian Government with respect material for a nuclear bomb, will be de- that we will be active and pursue ter- to its nuclear program is one of the stroyed. Not a single one. Iran will be rorism by Iran if they increase their most important foreign policy deci- able to continue its research and devel- terrorism or attempt terrorism against sions ever to face the Senate. The vote opment on advanced centrifuges able to the United States. We can speak to that we shall cast will not be an easy that. We can make sure that we are enrich uranium more rapidly and more one. The security of our Nation and the effectively. Not only will Iran retain better informed and that we have the stability of the Middle East, as well as information we need to see whether its nuclear capability, but it will also America’s leadership in the world, are be a far richer nation and one that has Iran is using their sanctions relief so affected by this agreement, known as that we can act timely with the admin- more conventional weapons and mili- the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Ac- tary technology than it possesses istration to protect U.S. interests. tion, or the JCPOA. I think we can speak with a strong today. Thus, I have devoted countless hours The lifting of sanctions will give voice when this debate is over, and I to studying the agreement and its an- Iran’s leaders access ultimately to hope that during the next 2 weeks the nexes, attending Intelligence Com- more than $100 billion in the form of debate that takes place on the floor of mittee sessions and other classified frozen assets and overseas accounts. the Senate and the House of Represent- briefings, questioning Secretary of Iran also will once again be able to sell atives reflects the best tradition of the State John Kerry, Secretary of Energy its abundant oil in global markets. Congress in our independent review and Ernie Moniz, and our intelligence offi- The administration has repeatedly our firm commitment to work on be- cials, including the top manager for argued that Iranian leaders will invest half of America. We must stand firm in Iran, talking with our negotiators and those billions of dollars into their own our determination to prevent Iran from with ambassadors, and discussing the country to improve the lives of their acquiring a nuclear weapon. We must agreement with experts with divergent citizens. The record strongly suggests agree to counter Iranian support for views to ensure that my decision is as otherwise. terrorism and confront Iranian viola- well informed as possible. Iran today is the world’s foremost ex- tions of ballistic missile protocols and Let me begin by making clear that I porter of terrorism, pouring billions of international human rights obliga- supported the administration’s under- dollars into terrorist groups through- tions. Congress and the administration taking these negotiations with Iran. out the region and into funding the cannot dwell on past disagreements. Indeed, I was heartened when President murderous Assad regime in Syria. If Together we must find a functional bi- Obama initially said in October of 2012 Iran is financing, arming, and equip- partisan approach to Iran. I stand that ‘‘our goal is to get Iran to recog- ping terrorist groups in Iraq, Lebanon, ready to work with my colleagues and nize it needs to give up its nuclear pro- Gaza, Syria, and Yemen when its own the administration to achieve such a gram and abide by the U.N. resolutions economy is in shambles and its citizens result. that have been in place.’’ He went on to are suffering, why would anyone be- I yield the floor. say: ‘‘The deal we’ll accept is, they end lieve that it would invest the proceeds

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Remarkably, according to public particularly in light of press reports on and strengthens Iran’s power and prox- reporting, Iran has continued these what is in that document. sanitation activities while Congress ies throughout the Middle East. Fourth, Iran is not required to ratify was holding hearings on the agreement It is deeply troubling that the admin- the Additional Protocol before sanc- istration secured no concessions at all this summer. In 2010, the U.N. Security Council tions relief is granted, if ever. The Ad- from Iran, designated by our govern- ditional Protocol allows the IAEA per- ment—by the Director of National In- adopted another resolution requiring Iran to cease any activities related to manent inspection access to declared telligence—as the number one state and suspected nuclear sites in a coun- sponsor of terrorism, to cease its sup- ballistic missile activities capable of delivering nuclear weapons. What hap- try in order to detect covert nuclear port of terrorist groups. Whether it is activities. Ratification of the protocol Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Shiite mili- pened? Iran cheated. It launched ballistic would make the AP permanently and tias in Iraq or the Houthis in Yemen, legally binding in Iran. Iran’s proxies are terrorizing innocent missiles in July 2012. Given this his- civilians, forcing families to flee their tory, there is no question in my mind Mr. President, 126 countries, includ- homes, and causing death and destruc- that Iran will try to cheat on the new ing our country, have already ratified tion. And incredibly, the JCPOA will agreement and exploit any loophole in the Additional Protocol. Yet the agree- end the embargoes on selling Iran the text or in the implementing Secu- ment negotiated by the administration intercontinental ballistic missile tech- rity Council resolution that was, by only requires Iran to ‘‘seek ratifica- nology and conventional weapons, the way, as the chairman has pointed tion’’ of the Additional Protocol 8 which the Russians, among others, are out, adopted before Congress even had years from now—in the 8th year of the a chance to vote on the agreement. very eager to sell them. agreement—and to comply with its Think about that for a moment. Why Given Iran’s history of noncompliance, terms until then. If Iran’s past behav- would Iran want to buy interconti- one would think an ironclad inspection ior is any guide, Iran may never ratify nental ballistic missile technology? It process would be put in place. Sadly, the Additional Protocol and thus be already has the deeply troubling capac- that is far from the reality of this subject to its permanent, legally bind- agreement. ity to launch missile strikes at Israel, ing inspection regime. Let me make four points about how which it has pledged to wipe off the To prevent Iran from cheating, the Iran can stymie inspections. First, administration has repeatedly pointed face of the Earth. ICBM technology throughout the term of the agreement, to the prospect of an immediate snap- poses a direct threat to our Nation Iran has the authority to delay inspec- back of sanctions as the teeth of the from a nation whose leaders continue tions of undeclared sites. Those are the agreement. I will be surprised if they to chant ‘‘Death to America.’’ sites where inspectors from the IAEA We should also remember that the believe that suspicious activities are work as advertised. First, the rhetoric Iranian Quds forces were the source of occurring. Inexplicably the JCPOA es- on the snapback of sanctions is incon- the most lethal improvised explosive tablishes up to a 24-day delay between sistent. On the one hand, the adminis- devices that were responsible for the when the agency requests access to a tration says the United States can uni- deaths of hundreds of our servicemem- site and when access is granted. The laterally cause the international sanc- bers in Iraq. former Deputy Director General for tions to be reimposed. At the same Why would we ever agree to lift the Safeguards at the IAEA notes that 24 time, the administration repeatedly embargo on the sales of conventional days is sufficient time for Iran to sani- warns us that the sanctions regime is weapons that could endanger our forces tize suspected facilities and points out falling apart. Which is it? in the region? that past concealment activities car- Second, Iran has already made ex- Let me now turn to the issue of the ried out by Iran in 2003 left no traces to plicit in the text of the agreement that enforcement of the agreement by pos- be detected. This is a long way from the imposition of any sanctions will be ing the obvious question: Will Iran the anytime, anywhere inspections treated as grounds to restart its nu- abide by the agreement and the cor- that should have been part of this clear program. Included in the JCPOA responding U.N. Security Council reso- agreement given Iran’s sorry history. is this clear statement: ‘‘Iran has stat- lution or will it cheat? Despite being a Second, no American or Canadian ex- ed that if sanctions are reinstated in signatory to the U.N. Charter, Iran has perts will be allowed to be part of the whole or in part, Iran will treat that as repeatedly violated or ignored the IAEA inspection team unless these grounds to cease performing its com- United Nations Security Council reso- countries reestablish official diplo- mitments under this JCPOA in whole lutions aimed at curbing its nuclear matic relations with Iran. I recognize or in part.’’ In effect, Iran has given ad- program. that the IAEA has many highly quali- vance notice that if the United States In 2006, the U.N. Security Council fied experts, but the exclusion of some or any of its partners insist on reim- passed a resolution prohibiting Iran of the most highly skilled and experi- posing sanctions, Iran can simply walk from enriching uranium. What hap- enced experts in the world does not in- away from the deal. Given their invest- pened? Iran cheated. It has literally spire confidence. ment in the deal, I am very skeptical thousands of centrifuges spinning to Third, and most outrageous, accord- that any of the P5+1 countries will be enrich uranium. Multiple U.N. Security ing to press reports, the Iranians them- willing to take that action. Council resolutions require Iran to co- selves will be responsible for the photo- After the United Nations Security operate fully with the International graphs and environmental sampling at Council endorsed this agreement on Atomic Energy Agency, the IAEA, and Parchin, a large military installation to come clean on what is known as the where nuclear work is suspected to July 20, the Iranians actually released possible military dimensions of its nu- have been conducted and may still be a statement saying they may recon- clear activities to understand how far underway. IAEA weapons inspectors sider its commitments if new sanctions Iran has progressed toward developing will be denied physical access to impair the business and trade resulting a nuclear device and to have a verified Parchin. Note that I said ‘‘according to from the lifting of nuclear sanctions, baseline to evaluate future nuclear-re- press reports.’’ That is because the ac- ‘‘irrespective of whether such new lated activities. What happened? tual agreement between the IAEA and sanctions are introduced on nuclear-re- Iran cheated. Not only did it never Iran is secret and has been withheld lated or other grounds.’’ report to international arms control from Congress. Let’s think about the implications of experts about the experiments at its As a member of the Intelligence that for a moment. The Iranians are military installation at Parchin, where Committee, I have been briefed on the saying a sanction is a sanction is a

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Lieu- the world, Iran, the foremost exporter Every country and every business tenant Gliniewicz was driving down a of terrorism, according to our own Di- would have to choose whether to do road lined with open fields and aban- rector of National Intelligence, can business with a nuclear Iran or with doned-looking businesses when he spot- just walk away from the agreement we the United States. I am confident that ted three men who raised suspicion. He are being asked to approve. most countries and most businesses radioed the police dispatcher that he Third, according to the nonpartisan would make the right choice. was going to pursue them on foot. The Despite these options, the adminis- Congressional Research Service, the dispatcher asked if he needed help. tration negotiated a pact in which its agreement states that sanctions would Lieutenant Gliniewicz said: Sure, send redlines were abandoned, compromised, not be applied ‘‘with retroactive effect them. When backup officers arrived 3 or diluted, while the Iranians held firm to contracts signed between any party minutes later, they couldn’t find him. to their core principles. and Iran or Iranian entities prior to A few minutes later, they found Lieu- The Iranians have secured the fol- the date of application.’’ This tenant Gliniewicz 50 yards from his pa- lowing if this agreement moves for- grandfathering clause will create an trol car. He had been fatally shot. immediate rush of businesses to lock in ward: broad sanctions relief, a U.N.- Law enforcement agencies are still long-term business contracts with Iran. blessed domestic uranium enrichment searching for the three men respon- Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif assured capability, international acceptance of sible. They have only a very sketchy Iranian lawmakers that the swarming Iran as a nuclear threshold state, inter- description: three men, two White, one of business for reinvesting their money national acceptance of its indigenous Black. is the biggest barrier to the reimposi- ballistic missile program, the lifting of In the days that followed the murder, tion of sanctions, and he is right. the arms and the ICBM embargoes, re- hundreds of law enforcement officers The State Department insists that peal of all previous U.N. Security poured into Fox Lake in Lake County. each case will be worked on an indi- Council resolutions, and removal of the They were joined by members of just vidual basis, but there is no guarantee Iranian nuclear issue from the U.N. Se- about every major law enforcement that any case, much less every case, curity Council agenda. agency, all people can think of, includ- will be resolved in the short time pe- Accordingly, I shall cast my vote for ing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, riod necessary. the motion of disapproval. I believe Firearms and Explosives, the FBI, and There are alternatives to the deeply Iran will bide its time, perfect its R&D even the Secret Service. Dozens of offi- flawed agreement reached in Vienna. on advanced centrifuges, secure an cers suffered heat exhaustion as they While I recognize that it would be dif- ICBM capability, and build a nuclear searched the woods and swamps. They ficult, the fact is, the administration weapon as the JCPOA is phased out. are still searching today for his killers. could renegotiate a better deal. As It is time for Congress to reject the We all want to see them brought to jus- Orde Kittrie, the former lead State De- JCPOA and for the administration to tice swiftly. partment attorney for nuclear issues, negotiate a new agreement, as has been Lieutenant Gliniewicz was married done so many times in the past when recently noted in the Wall Street Jour- for 261⁄2 years to his wife Melodie. They nal, the Senate has required changes to the Senate raised serious concerns. The call her Mel for short. They were par- more than 200 treaties that were ulti- stakes are simply too high and the ents of four sons ranging in age from mately ratified after congressional risks too great for us to do otherwise. early twenties to their teens. One of concerns were addressed. Thank you, Mr. President. his sons serves in the U.S. Army. This is not unusual. For example, the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The mi- The day after Lieutenant 1997 resolution of ratification regarding nority whip. Gliniewicz’s murder, hundreds of local the multilateral Chemical Weapons Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, I ask folks turned out for a rally in Fox Convention included 28 conditions in- unanimous consent to speak in morn- Lake to show their love for him and his serted by the Senate. The treaty was ing business for 5 minutes. family. It would just break your heart ultimately ratified and currently is in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without to see pictures of Melodie Gliniewicz force in 191 participating nations, in- objection, it is so ordered. and her four now fatherless sons smil- cluding Iran and the United States. REMEMBERING LIEUTENANT JOE GLINIEWICZ ing through their anguish, trying to Similarly, the Senate insisted that the Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, there support each other and their grieving Threshold Test Ban Treaty with the are many brokenhearted people today neighbors. Soviet Union have additional provi- in the small town of Fox Lake, IL. Folks in Fox Lake said that Joe sions strengthening compliance meas- They are mourning the loss of Lieuten- Gliniewicz loved his town and he was ures before it was ratified. ant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz. His always the first to volunteer at what- Of course, one of the problems with friends and family called him Joe. At ever local administration needed help this agreement is that it is not in the work they called him GI Joe. That all- with an event. One resident told the form of a treaty, which precludes the American nickname was an admiring local newspaper: Senate from inserting reservations, un- tribute to Lieutenant Gliniewicz’s Everyone in town knew who he was. derstandings, or declarations. But that nearly 30 years of service to the U.S. Whether you were on a first-name basis or does not mean this agreement cannot Army, the Army Reserves, and to his knew his rank, you knew he was a great guy. be renegotiated, and there are so many appearance and demeanor. This resident added: precedents for side agreements or re- At age 52, Lieutenant Gliniewicz was Just being involved in his community, he negotiations of treaties themselves— fit and strong. He stood ramrod took pride in it. This is where he lived, and more than 200 times. straight. He wore his hair high and it’s what he fought to protect. He took great Another alternative to this agree- tight like a drill sergeant. But the pride in making the town of Fox Lake the ment would be to further wield our uni- physical characteristic people mention place it is. lateral financial and economic power most about Lieutenant Gliniewicz was Lieutenant Gliniewicz was a volun- against those conducting business with his smile. teer with the Special Olympics and a key Iranian entities. Juan Zarate, the Everyone knew GI Joe in Fox Lake, lot of other groups. The organization first Assistant Secretary of the Treas- IL. He served on the town’s police force he was closest to was the Fox Lake Po- ury for Terrorist Financing and Finan- for 32 years. He was supposed to retire lice Department Explorers, a group

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His death As part of the roundtables and visits to generate from that. is felt so deeply by these young people, I had, I took part in one in Houston, The President may believe that there by Lieutenant Gliniewicz’s family, TX, where we addressed a wide variety is nothing we can do about Iran fun- friends, and neighbors, and by his of issues, but the No. 1 issue that came neling money to terrorist groups that brothers and sisters in blue not only in up was the Iranian nuclear deal. There seek to attack us and our allies, but we Fox Lake but throughout Illinois and is no issue more compelling or con- cannot afford to just shrug our shoul- across America. cerning to this particular group of ders with indifference. That seems to Lieutenant Gliniewicz was the first folks or my constituents back home be what the President’s reaction is: on-duty officer fatally shot in Lake than the President’s deal with Iran be- Well, Iran has always done it and they County, IL, since 1980 and the third law cause people recognize that Iran is a will do it with this money. But he acts enforcement fatality in Illinois this state sponsor of international ter- as if there is nothing he nor we can or year, according to the Law Enforce- rorism, and what this does is it paves should do about it. Iran’s history of ment Officers Memorial Fund. Accord- the way to them getting bigger and bankrolling terrorist activity deserves ing to the Law Enforcement Officers more lethal weapons. our attention and should be the focus Memorial Fund, firearms-related They are also very concerned, as they of this deal, and it should be a major deaths of law enforcement officers in should be, that this deal requires us to consideration as we proceed to assess the United States are down 24 percent trust an adversary who has done noth- the merits of this nuclear arrangement this year compared to the same period ing to earn it. I know the President has and vote on a resolution of disapproval. last year, January 1 to September 8. said there is no trust involved, but in I wish to pause a minute just to tell There were 34 last year and 26 this the absence of trust, one would at least the chairman of the Foreign Relations year. While that downward trend is think there would be adequate verifica- Committee, not just because he is sit- good news, even one police officer tion mechanisms. ting next to me but because it is true, killed in the line of duty is way too Of course, I know Secretary Moniz that I admire and appreciate his lead- many. has disavowed his earlier comments ership through this very convoluted In Fox Lake and in towns across about anytime, anywhere inspections, maze we have had to proceed down America, countless families have re- and we then learned that there is this until we have gotten to this point. But placed the lightbulbs on their front convoluted process of 24 days’ notice how ironic would it be that after the porches with blue lightbulbs to show and some arbitration before the IAEA chairman of the Foreign Relations their support for their local police. will gain access to some sites and then, Committee, working with the ranking Yesterday, on Labor Day, there was a as the Associated Press reported, the member and getting a vote of Congress memorial service at the high school for sidebar deals, which, if these reports in and a signature of the President allow- Lieutenant Gliniewicz. They packed it the public domain are accurate, would ing a resolution of disapproval—how with law enforcement officials from all basically require Iran to inspect itself. ironic would it be if a partisan fili- over—not just Lake County, IL, but The reason people are so anxious and buster blocks an up-or-down vote on the Midwest and across the Nation. It concerned about this is there is no that resolution of disapproval. It is was an 18-mile funeral parade or fu- doubt about that. Their concerns are just shocking to me, but that is what neral caravan that went off to the cem- well taken, but I think of all the things the minority leader, Senator REID, and etery afterward—18 miles long—and it that concern my constituents and the indeed the President of the United was filled with admirers and friends people I talked to during August about States himself apparently are talking and people standing on the roads with this deal, it is Iran’s long history of about—blocking a vote on the resolu- homemade signs. supporting terrorism, including at- tion of disapproval that they cooper- Lieutenant Gliniewicz really made a tacks on the United States and our al- ated in crafting and that bears the difference in people’s lives. It is sad to lies. President’s signature, that process by lose him. When we reflect on the great It is no exaggeration to say the Ira- which that is to play out. contribution he made to his commu- nian regime has American blood on its But, again, that is another reason nity, to his county, to my State of Illi- hands, and it has had for many years. people get so disgusted with what they nois, and to our Nation, it is with Former Secretary of State and Na- see in Washington—because they feel heartfelt gratitude that we say to his tional Security Advisor Condoleezza there is no accountability. People get family: We are by your side. Rice put it well when she said: Iran has away with whatever they can. There is I yield the floor. been the country that has, in many no right and wrong anymore. There are The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Re- ways, been kind of a central banker for no rules that apply to everyone evenly publican whip. terrorism. It is Iran that has been con- and evenhandedly. There is no—in the Mr. CORNYN. Mr. President, as have ducting these proxy wars against words above the Supreme Court of the all of our colleagues, I have been trav- Israel, the United States, and our allies United States—there is no ‘‘equal jus- eling around my State over the last since the regime came into power as a tice under the law.’’ It does not seem few weeks listening to my constituents result of the revolution in 1979. to apply. and trying to understand what their Even President Obama and his Na- Well, just digressing a moment and concerns are. I have to tell my col- tional Security Advisor Susan Rice ad- talking again about this threatened leagues that Washington is not in high mitted earlier this summer that the partisan filibuster of the resolution of repute. People sense the country is Iranian Government could use the $100 disapproval—and again I hope and pray heading in the wrong direction. They billion in cash they are going to get as our colleagues across the aisle, the 41 have entrusted us with the way to a result of sanctions relief to help fund who have said they will vote against navigate that, and they feel as though terrorist attacks, to help fund these the resolution of disapproval, I hope we have not succeeded in getting our terrorist groups. they will reconsider if they are even country back on the right track. I Here is what the President said. I thinking about a partisan filibuster of know that when it comes to security guess he has resigned himself to it. He the resolution itself and not even get- issues—and of all the issues the Fed- said: ‘‘The truth is that Iran has al- ting to the resolution of disapproval. eral Government deals with, national ways found a way to fund these ef- They have every right to vote accord- security is the only one we can’t dele- forts.’’ Well, that does not make me ing to their conscience and as they be- gate to someone else. It is our No. 1 re- feel any more at ease, nor should it lieve they should vote on the resolu- sponsibility as a Federal Government. make any of our allies feel any more at tion of disapproval, but the idea of State government can’t do it. Local ease about Iran and its intentions and blocking a vote by a filibuster—it just

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Journal, there was a discussion or ac- years after the bombings, the Iranian According to the President’s twisted tually a report from the Supreme Lead- Government erected a monument—a logic, those who are skeptical of this er, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Su- monument in its capital to commemo- same Iran, which I have described has preme Leader of Iran, who declared rate the ‘‘martyrs’’ who carried out time and time again demonstrated its Thursday—it said in this story of Sep- those attacks. aggression against the United States tember 3—that the Iranian Parliament Later in 1985, Hezbollah, together and which has articulated its principle would have the final word on the deal. with another terrorist group, hijacked opposition to this deal—the President It says the Parliament speaker deliv- a Trans World Airlines flight, holding would characterize the critics of this ered a similar message to reporters in hostages and beating its passengers for deal as the real belligerents encour- New York later in the day, saying he 2 weeks. More than half of those pas- aging war. In fact, he went so far as to supports the deal which would lift crip- sengers were American citizens, includ- say that Republican opponents of this pling economic sanctions on Iran in re- ing a group of six U.S. Navy sailors, deal—he has not said this yet about the turn for curbs on the country’s nuclear one of whom was murdered. opponents of this deal who are mem- activities. The speaker of the Iranian In 1996, a bombing on a housing com- bers of his political party, but he has Parliament said the agreement needs plex in Saudi Arabia was linked to Ira- about Republicans, that those who to be discussed and it needs to be ap- nian officials that resulted in the death share the concerns are ‘‘making com- proved by the Iranian Parliament. of 19 U.S. servicemembers, wounding mon cause’’ with Iranian hardliners There will be heated discussions and more than 500. who chant ‘‘Death to America.’’ debates. More recently, the Defense Depart- Well, this debate and this vote are I would hate the fact, if it was to ment has acknowledged that during simply too important for it to degen- occur—and I hope it does not—that the Operation Iraqi Freedom, at least 500 erate into partisanship. I know this is Iranian Parliament would have a more Americans died at the hands of Shiite something the Senator from Tennessee open, accountable, and democratic militias who were equipped by Iran feels very strongly about. He has tried process than the Senate. I hope we do with different types of lethal weapons. to elevate the debate and to work in a not head down the road of a partisan It became well known that the explo- bipartisan way to bring us to this vote filibuster, no matter how this resolu- sively formed penetrators, which melt- on a resolution this week. tion turns out. It would be a mistake, ed the armor used to shield Americans I hope we don’t follow the President it would be a self-inflicted wound to and our allies in Iraq, were produced by down this low road of partisan rhet- the Senate and to the respect which we the Iranian Government, and the Quds oric, which actually only serves to dis- would like to garner from the Amer- Force trained people to use those tract us from examining the deal and ican people. against Americans and our allies. identifying the true character of the They would see this as business as Then, right here in our Nation’s Cap- regime that we are somehow making usual, and I think it would add to their ital just 4 years ago, Iranian officials common cause with and hoping against disgust. I hope Members, as they re- were implicated in a plot to assassinate hope that they won’t continue at some turn to Washington today and as we the Saudi Ambassador to the United point to break out and pursue those nu- begin to debate this deal, I hope they States. That plot reportedly included clear weapons. will recall—and let me, just in a brief plans to bomb the Israeli Embassy in This is not like the Soviet Union. few minutes, refresh some of their col- Washington as well. That is a stag- This is not Ronald Reagan negotiating lective live memories about Iran’s long gering list of aggressions against the with the Soviet Union. This is a theo- history of terrorism against the United United States and our allies, both at cratic regime that is led by an Islamic States and our allies. I actually had a home and abroad since the Iranian re- extremist who has American and other chance last week when I was in Dallas, gime came to power in 1979. allied blood on his hands and makes no TX, to discuss this matter with a gen- I don’t have the time right now to bones about it. tleman named Rick Kupke in Dallas, discuss the Iranian fingerprints on the So this debate needs to help the TX. He actually lives in Arlington, TX, havoc being wreaked in the Middle American people find the answer to right between Fort Worth and Dallas. East, from Yemen to Syria, to Iraq. In this crucial question. I think it boils But Rick was a former U.S. Foreign all the major hotspots of the world, down to this: Will this deal make Service officer. He has learned first- Iranian fingerprints are all over these America and our allies safer? I think hand how the Iranian regime targets activities. Of course, Iran has long that ultimately is the question. and attacks Americans because he was sponsored militant groups on Israel’s As we prepare to vote on this resolu- the last American captured in 1979 at borders, which have attacked Israel tion of disapproval, I hope that we will the U.S. Embassy in Iran during the with rockets, hundreds of rockets and have a civil, enthusiastic, and spirited Iranian hostage crisis. He was one of terrorism. debate, as the speaker of the Iranian dozens of Americans held in captivity In southern Lebanon, Iran funds and Parliament said they will have in their for 444 days under the constant threat supplies Hezbollah, which threatens body, and we will be able to openly and of death. But many will also remember Israel’s northern border, against which honestly discuss different points of two other terrorist bombings that oc- Israel went to war in 2006. In Gaza, on view. That is the Senate is supposed to curred in 1983 that targeted American Israel’s southwestern border, Iran has be—a place where that can happen and citizens. One blew up the U.S. Embassy long sponsored Hamas. Particularly as where it should happen. The American in Beirut and the other blew up the Iranian-Hamas relations have frayed in people deserve that kind of debate, not U.S. Marine barracks at Beirut Inter- recent years, Iran has sponsored the a partisan filibuster that cuts off the national Airport. Combined, these Palestinian Islamic Jihad. debate prematurely and tries to hide bombings killed more than 250 Amer- Suffice it to say that over the years, accountability for the ultimate out- ican citizens, including 8 Texans, 7 of Iran has sown chaos across the Middle come on the resolution of disapproval. them marines and another a soldier. East, attacking the United States and I look forward to that spirited de- It is well known and documented our allies, while publicly celebrating bate, and I hope any thought that any that these attacks were perpetrated by the death of Americans in Tehran. So of our colleagues might have had about the terrorist group Hezbollah under the with this regime’s long history of ag- engaging in a partisan filibuster of this direction of the Iranian regime. That is gression against the United States and important resolution will fade quickly how the Iranian regime does its dirty its allies, I find it troubling that the from their minds. work. It does it through proxies, not President characterizes any thoughtful I yield the floor.

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But as leased to go home today, and we are Alison Parker and Adam Ward, the soon as she could move from North thinking about her too. journalists who were gunned down on Carolina back to Virginia, that is what I said the shooting opened a lot of old live TV in Roanoke, VA, just a couple she did. She came back to her home- wounds in Virginia, and especially in of weeks ago, as they covered a local town station. She covered all kinds of this community, sadly, because Vir- news story. news and human interest stories, in- ginia Tech is so close. When I spoke on There was a third victim in that cluding a recent piece on child abuse the floor in April, I talked about two of shooting, Vicki Gardner, the president that was a very powerful one. Her col- these young people, Colin Goddard and of the local chamber of commerce at leagues describe her as ‘‘proactive’’ and Lily Habtu, who survived that shoot- Smith Mountain Lake, who is recov- ‘‘wise beyond her years.’’ She met her ing. Just think of the effect upon their ering. She was released from the hos- boyfriend, whom she was planning to lives 8 years later, as they deal with in- pital today, but she still has a long re- marry, while working at WDBJ. juries that continue to be a challenge, covery ahead of her. Adam Ward went to Salem High and they deal with the horrible memo- We saw during the summer a set of School. Salem is the city that adjoins ries of that day. That was probably one these tragedies in Roanoke, VA, my Roanoke. He graduated in 2007 and of the most scarring events in modern wife’s hometown, in Charleston, SC, in played football on two State champion- history in Virginia. Everybody knows Lafayette, LA, and in Chattanooga, ship football teams. Teachers there de- where they were, and everybody knew somebody connected to it. TN. My friend, the Senator from Ten- scribe him as ‘‘vivacious,’’ ‘‘kind,’’ We have revisited the cycle of shock, ‘‘giving,’’ ‘‘respectful,’’ and ‘‘genuine.’’ nessee, is on the floor. then anger, then calls for change, then In Virginia, the shooting in Roanoke, He had passion for Virginia Tech, the wondering what the right changes which was carried out on live tele- local college. He started to go to Tech were, and sympathy for the families. vision, was horrific in itself, but it also football games with his dad when he But we haven’t really changed, and I was horrific because it brought up a lot was 3 years old. He interned also at would just humbly submit that I think of bad memories. The Roanoke commu- WDBJ when he was a communications there are things that we can do—rea- nity is within about 25 miles from Vir- student at Tech. sonable things we can do that will ginia Tech, where the horrible shooting His colleagues remembered him as bring some accountability. It will not happened in 2007 that killed 32 people somebody willing to get the image that eliminate these instances. It is beyond and wounded dozens of others. reporters need. We all know in this line our power to eliminate evil. We cannot I spoke on the Senate floor in April of work the guys behind the camera are do that. We have to be humble about it. on the eighth anniversary of that so important to it. They make the on- But in every area we work on, we can shooting. I talked, as is my habit to do camera talent shine, and that was the work in this body with the thought in April, about the lives of those who way Adam was. He loved to play tricks that we can do things that will make lost their lives but also about some on the on-camera talent, kind of tweak situations better and that will promote who survived and what they are doing them and make them not get above incremental improvements. today. I am saddened to be here be- their station in life, but he was a won- RESPONSIBLE TRANSFER OF FIREARMS ACT cause it is just another example of a derful guy. Mr. President, I wish to speak about horrible shooting in my Common- He found love at the station too. He a bill that I am going to introduce wealth. It is also sad because we really had become engaged to a producer at called the Responsible Transfer of Fire- haven’t made any progress in this body the station who sadly was watching in arms Act. As we all know, current Fed- since I came to it in terms of trying to the station the day that the footage of eral law prohibits nine categories of address this issue. him being killed was shown, which people from getting weapons. Probably There is a lot of work to be done— shocked the world. the most known are convicted felons, legislative and otherwise—to try to ad- I really feel for these families. I people who have been adjudicated men- dress the growing litany of these hor- know we all do. You couldn’t have tally ill and dangerous, and people who rific crimes, which deeply scar our own watched that without having a feeling, are under domestic violence prevention psyche and, frankly, I think, portray a even if you were a thousand miles away orders. picture of who we are as a nation to from the Ward and Parker families. This is a bipartisan Federal law. Cat- I remember having said to the Vir- the rest of the world that is not accu- egories have been added over time in a rate about who we are. I am going to ginia Tech families this: It would be bipartisan way by the House and the introduce a bill that I think can help presumptuous of me, and so I am not Senate. As far as I know, there is bi- us address it. It is not the end-all solu- going to say I know what you have partisan support for this provision be- tion because there isn’t a single solu- lost, because I don’t know what you cause you never see bills introduced to tion. But I am going to talk a little bit have lost. But when you hear about eliminate these categories of what I about Alison and Adam, and then I these people, I do feel like I have a will call prohibited persons. These are wish to talk about the bill. sense of what the world lost, I have a people whom many in Congress—bi- Alison and Adam worked on a show sense of what the community lost. I camerally and bipartisanly—have de- on WDBJ, the ‘‘Mornin’’ program. They don’t know what the parents and the termined should not possess weapons. were sort of hometown heroes. Not siblings lost, but you kind of have a Now, the problem is a whole lot of only were they popular because they sense when you hear about these people those people do get weapons because worked for the station, they were both from those at WDBJ, the Roanoke folks either give or sell them to them. from the hometown. Roanoke is where community, the community of journal- What is the current law with respect my wife grew up. I am very, very famil- ists. You kind of have a sense of what to giving or selling a weapon to some- iar with the wonderful Roanoke com- we lost as a society when they were body who is prohibited? munity. They both interned at WDBJ killed. The current law basically is kind of a when they were in college. They were I should just say a word. Since 2002, no-responsibility law. You are crimi- passionate members of this journalistic Vicki Gardner has worked at the Smith nally liable if you give or sell a weapon profession, and they were just starting Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of to somebody who is in those nine pro- on these great careers. Commerce. It is a major tourism area hibited categories, but you are only Alison Parker grew up in in Virginia, a State park. It is a fea- criminally liable if you knew or should Martinsville, which is just up the road ture that was created by a hydro- have known that they were prohibited. from Roanoke, about a 45-minute drive. electric dam, and they were cele- I practiced law for a while. That makes She played the trumpet and French brating its 35th anniversary. She was prosecution virtually impossible, be- horn in high school. She graduated deeply involved in the planning. cause somebody will give somebody a

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Now, we have put obliga- I close and just say this: Of course, We are here today because several tions on sellers all the time—affirma- we have to be humble enough to ac- months ago Senators CORKER and tive duties and obligations—but in this knowledge there is no one solution to CARDIN, the respective chair and rank- area, we don’t put an obligation on the the epidemic of gun violence nor is ing member of the Senate Foreign Re- part of a seller other than a registered there a complete solution to it. There lations Committee worked out an and licensed gun dealer, who must go is nothing that we can do that will agreement to allow us to have this de- through a background check. We don’t eliminate the possibility that we could bate voted on here in the Senate, and put any kind of obligation on anybody wake up tomorrow and see the same there were 98 votes in support of allow- to do even minimal, reasonable steps to thing on TV. Human beings will do evil ing a vote on the Iranian nuclear make sure that somebody is lawfully things. That is not going to change. agreement. In fact, it went to the able to possess a weapon. That is not going to be eliminated by President’s desk, and the President So what the Responsible Transfer of what we do here. then signed it into law. That set in Firearms Act would do is it would re- But what we do as legislators in leg- place a process, which is where we end vise the current formula. The current islation is basically believe—and if we up today. formula does have a liability for sellers didn’t believe this, we wouldn’t be in I certainly hope our colleagues who but only under an elevated standard this body—that as we legislate, we can voted for this allow us to have that de- that really is almost impossible to improve situations. We cannot elimi- bate. It is an important debate. It has meet. We would amend the Federal nate the possibility, but we can im- serious consequences for America’s na- code, not to change the nine cat- prove it. We can make it less likely tional security interests, and it cer- egories—those are the same—not to that one of these prohibited individuals tainly is something that shouldn’t be change the punishments for selling or will get a weapon in their hands and minimized in any way. The American transferring to them—that would stay use it against others. people need to have their voices heard the same—but we adjust the responsi- So I just conclude where I started. in this discussion, which will take bility. It is a responsibility and ac- Alison and Adam were wonderful peo- place if we are allowed to get on that countability act. resolution here in the U.S. Senate. So if you are putting a weapon in ple. This is a community that is still really grieving. What compounds grief So I would hope that our colleagues somebody’s hands, either selling it or on the other side—there was some dis- transferring it, you have to take ‘‘rea- in my experience—not as a legislator but as a person—what compounds and cussion I read reporting of statements sonable steps’’ to determine that the made by the President or by members recipient is not prohibited from having deepens grief is a sense of hopelessness. Wow, this horrible thing happened. We of his administration, statements made that weapon. ‘‘Reasonable steps’’ is in- by some of our colleagues here that cluded in the statute—just those have had this horrible loss, and there is nothing we can do about it. That tends perhaps they might block us from even words. We don’t say: You can only do proceeding to this resolution. I think that by showing one of the following to turn grief into despair and depres- sion. that would be a big mistake. It would five things. You can take any reason- be a tragic outcome with respect to able steps you think are necessary, but Sadly, I was Governor when the shooting at Virginia Tech took place, something that is this important to you have to take reasonable steps. America’s national security. It cer- That is what this change in law and I had to deal with 32 families and tainly is something which the Amer- would do. If you cannot show satisfac- more who had been injured, and the ican people deserve and have a right to tion to a court that you have taken broader community was hurting so have their voices heard. reasonable steps, then you will be lia- much. When you have gone through an ble for putting the weapon into some- experience—and we see this in our own So I am looking forward to this dis- body’s hands whom the Federal Gov- personal life because everybody has cussion. I hope throughout the course ernment has said is not able to possess had grief in their own personal lives. If of the next few days we will have a such a weapon. you go through an experience where chance to air this out because it is This shift from the current frame- there is a lot of grief and loss and you clear that one of the greatest threats work would promote accountability feel that it is pointless or there is to our national security is the possi- and responsibility. Why should we let a nothing you can do to improve it or bility of a nuclear-armed Iran and a seller just casually put a firearm into transform it into something better or nuclear arms race in the Middle East. the hands of somebody who is prohib- improve it so that maybe somebody Unfortunately, President Obama’s ited by law from having it? Why should else won’t have to suffer through the Iran nuclear deal, which is really a nu- we do that? Why shouldn’t there be same experience, that tends to take clear concessions deal, increases rather some minimal accountability for a sell- grief and turn it into something even than decreases that possibility. er who is putting a weapon in the more damaging—despair and hopeless- There are numerous reasons to be hands of somebody who has been deter- ness. I think one of the things we are concerned about a nuclear-armed Iran. mined not able to possess a weapon? called to do as legislators in situations Iran is the world’s leading state spon- We put burdens on sellers. This is not where there is grief is to show there is sor of terrorism. That is well docu- a precise analogy, but if you go in and some hope we can improve, because I mented. It has been talked about a lot. try to buy beer in a place, you are believe we can improve. I have seen too Iran actively supports Hezbollah and going to get carded. Why is that? Well, many instances legislatively and in the Hamas, both of which pose an imme- because we have put an affirmative lives of people that we can improve and diate threat to our ally Israel. burden on the sale of alcohol so that we can get better, and as a nation we Iran incites regional instability, sup- the seller has to make some effort to need to get better on this issue. This porting the Houthis in Yemen and the determine that the recipient is not pro- bill won’t do it all, but I think it will Assad regime in Syria. Iran continues hibited from having it. We do the same be a sensible way to get better and to to commit human rights abuses thing with tobacco. There are other show those who are suffering and against its own people, and Iran has a laws that put burdens on sellers as maybe even despairing under this epi- history of taking extreme measures to well, and this a minimal one—take rea- demic of gun violence that we are not hide its nuclear enrichment program sonable steps. just going to accept it and sink deeper from the international community. To me the lives of some of these peo- into despair and grief, but grab on to it In response to Iran’s nuclear activi- ple who have been gunned down in and try to make improvements. ties 9 years ago, in 2006, the U.N. and those horrible crimes are just worth it. With that, Mr. President, I yield the the United States began to impose Let’s just take reasonable steps. The floor. sanctions on Iran’s nuclear enrichment

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For this reason and year 10 at a rate of up to 200 centrifuges per for killing hundreds of Americans and many others, I strongly oppose Presi- year for each type. froze Iranian assets that would have dent Obama’s nuclear arms concession The administration has repeatedly been used by Iran to support terrorism agreement with Iran, and I urge my asserted that even if we destroyed throughout the region. This had a tre- colleagues on both sides of the aisle to Iran’s enrichment facilities with an air mendous impact, effectively bringing do the same. strike, we can’t turn back time and Iran to its knees. By rejecting this agreement, we can erase Iran’s nuclear enrichment know- Thanks to the pressures the sanc- negotiate a better deal—one that will how. tions exerted on Iran’s economy, Iran’s actually stop Iran’s nuclear program While that may be true, we abso- leadership was under immense pressure and prevent Iran from getting a nu- lutely can and should prevent Iran to negotiate with the United States clear bomb. It is unfortunate that from increasing its nuclear expertise, and its allies. In 2013 Iran agreed to en- when we have the majority of the but this deal doesn’t do that. Instead, gage in talks regarding its nuclear pro- American people clearly opposing this it ensures Iran’s knowledge will in- gram. However, soon after Iran agreed deal that the President is not only crease by solidifying its ability to de- to come to the negotiating table, the willing to veto their opposition but to velop more advanced centrifuges. Be- Obama administration inexplicably call doing so a victory. cause these IR–6 and IR–8 centrifuges began making concession after conces- I would like to expand a little bit of are so much more efficient in speeding sion, with Iran giving up very little in detail on some of the national security up the uranium enrichment process, return. The result—a weak deal that is concerns with this nuclear agreement they will make it far easier for Iran to highly unlikely to stop Iran from be- with Iran. conceal and protect its nuclear pro- coming a nuclear power. Since the Iran agreement was first gram. We have already heard from many of announced in July, the Obama admin- Referring once again to the facility my colleagues why this agreement is a istration has repeatedly stated that we at Fordow, when Fordow was first con- bad deal. Once this deal goes into ef- should at least give this deal a try, ar- structed, it was built to contain 3,000 fect, right off the bat Iran will have ac- guing that if Iran breaks its side of the IR–1 centrifuges, which meant that the cess to roughly $140 billion, which even agreement and pursues a nuclear weap- facility had to be significant in size. President Obama and Secretary Kerry on, we will have the same military op- IR–8 centrifuges, however, are esti- acknowledge would be partly used to fi- tions down the road that we have mated to be 15 times more efficient nance terrorism. The deal will also in- today. However, that is not true. We than the IR–1 centrifuges used at crease access to conventional weapons, will not have the same options in the Fordow, which means that by using IR– allowing Iran to defend its nuclear in- future that we have today. Right now, 8 centrifuges, Iran could replicate the frastructure from military strike. By if a situation arose where Iran entered enrichment capability of a facility like lifting the ban on ballistic missiles, a breakout period and was pursuing a Fordow with a building containing not Iran will be able to purchase a delivery nuclear weapon, the United States or 3,000 centrifuges, but only 200 cen- system capable of carrying a nuclear our allies in the region could conduct a trifuges. Such a facility can be the size warhead well beyond the confines of targeted air strike on Iran’s enrich- of a house. By reducing the size of the the Middle East. The deal will also ment facilities. facilities by this magnitude, Iran could allow Iran to continue its research and For example, if we knew that Iran build many Fordows in multiple loca- development into advanced cen- was using its nuclear enrichment facil- tions, hiding them more easily and put- trifuges, permitting Iran to modernize ity at Fordow to enrich weapons-grade ting them deeper underground. Such its enrichment infrastructure and re- uranium, we could utilize our air supe- facilities could be built within existing ducing the breakout period for a nu- riority with bunker-buster bombs. Ob- mines, making them extremely dif- clear weapon to a few weeks instead of viously, we would prefer to avoid a ficult to find. months. military strike, but if needed, we have As mentioned before, this agreement The outcome of this agreement will that option, and Iran knows this. guarantees Iran will have the manufac- be a more prosperous, better armed, However, under this agreement, in 10 turing capacity it needs to build these more dangerous Iran, exerting its re- years’ time, Iran will have faster, far advanced centrifuges. Even within the gional influence and continuing to more efficient centrifuges that can op- parameters of this agreement, Iran sponsor terror. All of that will be erate in significantly smaller facilities could manufacture 200 IR–6 centrifuges achieved without Iran violating the that can be placed deeper underground and 200 IR–8 centrifuges per year start- terms of the agreement. with increased levels of fortification, ing around year 8. Since Iran would al- However, if Iran does decide to cheat, making a military strike much more ready have the manufacturing capacity this deal will make that more possible. complex. for building IR–8 centrifuges, it would To begin with, for suspicious sites not Right now Iran is using IR–1 cen- merely need to ramp up the production currently on the list of Iran’s nuclear trifuges, which are basically 1960s tech- beyond the terms of the agreement and facilities, Iran gets 24 days’ notice be- nology; but under this agreement, in a short period of time it could have fore inspections can take place. Even starting around year 8, Iran can begin operating enrichment facilities in mul- more concerning, however, is the infor- testing IR–6 and IR–8 centrifuges. In tiple locations throughout the country. mation leaked recently that the secret fact, as stated in page 10 of Annex 1, By the time these violations had been International Atomic Energy Agency after the agreement has been in place discovered and conformed, the ad- agreement with Iran will allow Iran to for 81⁄2 years, Iran can construct up to vanced centrifuges would likely be in provide its own soil samples to inspec- 30 IR–6 centrifuges and 30 IR–8 cen- place, and Iran would have likely tors from enrichment sites such as the trifuges. Why is this so significant? IR– enough enriched uranium for a bomb. facility at Parchin. Think about that. 6 and IR–8 centrifuges are far more ad- But there is much more to it than The regime which has broken these vanced and estimated to be up to 15 that. Currently, according to publicly agreements in the past and cheated in times more efficient than the IR–1 cen- available sources, Iran’s air defense ca- the past—again, well documented—will trifuges that they are using today. By pabilities consist of domestically pro- be able to furnish its own soil inspec- increasing the efficiency of the enrich- duced, short-range surface-to-air mis- tions. ment process, Iran can significantly re- siles and Russian made, longer range Unfortunately, instead of acknowl- duce the breakout period that is nec- SA–2 and SA–5 surface-to-air missiles, edging this when it was raised in com- essary to create a bomb. as well as a few Chinese CSA–1s. These mittee, Secretary Kerry took on the On page 17 of Annex 1 of the Joint systems are vulnerable to electronic role of apologist for Iran, defending the Comprehensive Plan of Action, under countermeasures and pose very little

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Russia has already agreed funding to the Houthis in Yemen and tain commitments from the agreement to sell Iran four batteries of S–300 vehi- military assistance to Assad in Syria. but not others. cle-launched surface-to-air missiles. Many of our own casualties in Iraq But even if China and Russia wish to Depending upon the sophistication of were the result of Iranian-made bombs do business with Iran, they both still these S–300 missile systems, they may provided to insurgents by the Iranian have an incentive to try to achieve the be able to engage aircraft up to 200 Quds Force. original goal of the negotiations. It is miles away. Last summer, the missiles being not in China’s interest for a nuclear- As we saw last month with Iran un- launched at Israel out of Gaza were pri- armed Iran to cause greater instability veiling its new solid-fuel missiles, marily imported from Iran. It is no with global energy prices, and Russia Iran’s domestic military infrastructure wonder Israel has been so opposed to doesn’t want an Islamist regime in its will not remain static. Over the next this deal. backyard, which is prone to regional decade, as Iran acquires more and more Even the Iron Dome system, which conflicts, acquiring nuclear weapons increasingly advanced weapons sys- proved so successful during the last capabilities. tems, its area denial capability will Israeli-Palestinian conflict, can be These scenarios I am describing have make airstrikes even more difficult. overwhelmed if enough missiles are already been echoed by a chorus of ex- Will a future American President, fired at once. And now Iran, a country perts who have pointed out the flaws in therefore, have the same military op- bent on Israel’s destruction, is going to this agreement and offered alter- tions that we have today, as President see a huge increase in military spend- natives. The vote this week is not—is Obama and Secretary Kerry claim? The ing. not—a choice between supporting a bad answer is no. Even the Quds Force commander, deal or going to war. The vote this We will still have military options Qassem Suleimani, the man respon- week is an opportunity to reject a bad available to us, but the calculus for sible for supplying Iraqi insurgents deal in order to achieve a better out- carrying out a targeted airstrike will with bombs that killed U.S. soldiers, come. be much different down the road. will see United Nations and European That is what we ought to be doing, Therefore, it is not realistic for Presi- Union sanctions lifted as a result of and I hope we get the chance to get on dent Obama to claim that future Presi- this deal. this resolution and that we have the dents will have the same military op- President Obama keeps arguing that chance to get a full debate here in the tions against Iran we have today. And the danger of a nuclear-armed Iran far Senate where the people’s voices can be the more the realistic possibility of a outweighs the short-term impact of heard. I hope when it is all said and military strike decreases, the more Iran’s increased support for terrorism. done, Members here in the Senate will likely Iran will be to violate the terms As we have discussed, I don’t think this come to the same conclusion I and of the agreement and go after a bomb. agreement prevents Iran from getting a many of my colleagues have, which is In 10 years’ time, under this agree- nuclear bomb. But even if my col- that this is a bad deal for our country, ment, our best hope for Iran not at- leagues disagree with me on that point, it is a bad deal for our allies in the re- taining a nuclear weapon will be the are we really willing to trade the lives gion, and there is a much better out- Iranian Government voluntarily decid- of our allies in the short term to try to come that can be achieved if the Sen- ing it doesn’t want one. That is not achieve this goal? That is not a risk I ate will reject this bad deal and get us something I am willing to bank on. am willing to take. back to negotiations where we can Madam President, I also want to In urging my colleagues to vote achieve a better outcome. speak for a moment about Iran’s sup- against this deal, I would also like to I yield the floor. port for terrorism and the idea put for- speak for just a moment about what I suggest the absence of a quorum. ward by President Obama that Iran would happen if Congress is able to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The will spend most of the soon-to-be-ac- stop this deal? clerk will call the roll. quired economic wealth on its own The President keeps saying a ‘‘no’’ The senior assistant legislative clerk economy. Even if we assume Iran’s vote on this deal will lead to war. Well, proceeded to call the roll. military spending remains what it is that is unrealistic and a clear attempt Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I ask today as a percentage of Iran’s budget, by the President to garner support for unanimous consent that the order for what would that mean going forward? the agreement by stoking people’s the quorum call be rescinded. Well, there are many estimates on fears. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without how much Iran spends on its military. Iran is very aware of its own military objection, it is so ordered. Some experts put the figure at around limitations, and it knows what the out- $10 billion per year, while others esti- come of such a war would be. For Iran, f mate the figure to be closer to $15 bil- in the short term, a much more real- EXECUTIVE SESSION lion or even higher. In addition, of the istic response would be for it to try to f amount spent on Iran’s military, about keep its side of the agreement in an at- 65 percent is spent on Iran’s Revolu- tempt to gain United Nations and EU NOMINATION OF ROSEANN A. tionary Guard Corps—the IRGC. sanctions relief. However, despite this KETCHMARK TO BE UNITED In the first year of this agreement, attempt, the United States could dou- STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR between unfrozen assets and increased ble down on the U.N. sanctions that THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MIS- revenue from oil sales, Iran is expected were in place prior to the December SOURI to see an initial influx of around $140 framework and threaten to use sec- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under billion. Now, using conservative num- ondary sanctions against foreign busi- the previous order, the Senate will pro- bers, if Iran’s military spending stayed nesses who wish to do business with ceed to executive session to consider the same in this coming year as a per- Iran. the following nomination, which the centage of GDP, it would increase to Given the size of the U.S. economy clerk will report. almost $15 billion, with $9.5 billion compared to Iran, this is a powerful de- The senior assistant legislative clerk going to the IRGC. terrent. Since Iran’s economy is al- read the nomination of Roseann A. One of the main national security ready hurting, maintaining sanctions Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be United concerns we have regarding the IRGC would provide more leverage for the States District Judge for the Western is that Iran uses it to support terrorist P5+1 to get a better deal. District of Missouri. organizations. Iran is the main sup- However, another plausible outcome The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under porter of Hezbollah in Lebanon and following congressional rejection of the the previous order, there will now be 30

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Without Republicans’ refusal to even schedule six and five current vacancies, respec- objection, it is so ordered. confirmation votes this year. In the 8 tively. Federal courts in several other Mr. BLUNT. I suggest the absence of months since Republicans have been in States are grappling with extended va- a quorum. the majority, judicial vacancies have cancies. They desperately need to be The PRESIDING OFFICER. The increased by more than 50 percent. If filled. clerk will call the roll. Republicans keep on this dangerous The length of time that some of these The senior assistant legislative clerk course, we are heading to a judicial va- vacancies have remained unfilled is proceeded to call the roll. cancy crisis. This is made worse by the staggering. In Texas, none of these va- Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I ask fact that the number of Federal court cancies currently have nominees be- unanimous consent that the order for vacancies deemed to be ‘‘judicial emer- cause the Texas Senators have been the quorum call be rescinded. gencies’’ by the non-partisan Adminis- slow in providing recommendations to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without trative Office of the U.S. Courts has in- the President. A similar pattern can be objection, it is so ordered. creased by 158 percent since the begin- seen with the Alabama vacancies, Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, today ning of the year. There are now 31 judi- where two of the positions have been we are going to vote on the nomination cial emergency vacancies that are af- vacant for over 2 years, and another of Roseann Ketchmark. She has been fecting communities across the coun- has remained vacant for over 11⁄2 years. nominated to be a Federal district try. In Pennsylvania, there are six cur- judge in the Western District of Mis- I am going to show a couple of rent vacancies and five nominees pend- souri. Now, this is only the sixth judi- things. Republicans campaigned last ing. Senate Republicans should be try- cial nominee that we have voted on year on the promise they would govern ing to move these nominees as expedi- since the Senate Republicans took over responsibly if they won the majority, tiously as possible. Of great concern is the majority 8 months ago, so less than but instead they have created divisive the treatment of Judge Luis Felipe 1 a month. In fact, if we continue at issues that play openly to their polit- Restrepo, who will fill an emergency this rate the Republican majority has ical base. One needs to look no further vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals established, the Senate this year will than the recent show vote to defund for the Third Circuit. Judge Restrepo confirm the fewest number of judges in critical health services for women. was unanimously confirmed 2 years ago more than a half century—resulting in I was in Vermont all last month. Ev- by the Senate to serve as a district a judicial vacancy crisis. I am con- erywhere I went—especially rural court judge in Pennyslvania. I have cerned because the Senate Republican Vermont, where it is so difficult and so heard no objection to his nomination, leadership has refused to schedule essential to get health care to women— yet it took 7 months just to get him a timely confirmation votes for con- they are asking: Why do the Repub- hearing in the Judiciary Committee. sensus judicial nominees which, I licans want to cut off the health care Judge Restrepo has strong bipartisan think, demonstrates an astounding ne- for women in rural parts of our coun- support from both Pennsylvania Sen- glect of the needs of our independent try? Rather than spending 2 days in an ators, and he was voted out of the Judi- third branch, which borders on con- unnecessary political exercise, the Sen- ciary Committee unanimously by voice tempt. ate should have voted to confirm the vote. Once confirmed, Judge Restrepo I am proud to be a lawyer. I have many judicial nominees pending on the will become the first Hispanic judge practiced both in the criminal and civil calendar. In fact, rather than pushing from Pennsylvania to serve on this bars and served as a prosecutor. I have bills to strip funding from local law en- court and only the second Hispanic appeared before many different courts. forcement for obeying the rules on im- judge ever to serve on the Third Cir- I look at the men and women who have migration enforcement, we should be cuit. No Senate Democrat opposes a been on our courts, and I say: Here is confirming judges to ensure our entire vote on his nomination. Senate Repub- an example of the way the judicial sys- criminal justice system works for ev- licans are the only thing holding up his tem should be—something every coun- eryone. nomination. I hope the Republican try in the world wants to emulate. But Let’s give one example. The last 2 Senator from Pennsylvania will im- now, we are treating that third branch years of President Bush’s tenure in of- plore his leadership to bring this high- almost with contempt—with partisan fice, the Democrats controlled the Sen- ly qualified nominee up for a vote. The contempt—and that is going to hurt ate. By this time, we had confirmed 26 continued delay of Judge Restrepo is a the whole of the Federal judiciary. of his judges. Now, with exactly the poor reflection on this body. When Senate Democrats were in the same situation, with Republicans con- In the Western District of New York, majority, we worked hard to reduce the trolling, they have only allowed five located in Buffalo, there is not a single number of judicial vacancies to just judges. What we did as Democrats for active Federal district judge, even 43—the lowest level since this Presi- President Bush, we put through five though it has one of the busiest case- dent took office. This was accom- times as many judges as Republicans loads in the country. And there are plished through the unyielding efforts have for President Obama. What you more criminal cases than in Wash- of then-Majority Leader REID and Sen- are seeing actually is we are going to ington, DC, Boston, Cleveland, and ate Democrats, who prioritized filling politicize the Federal courts. they don’t have a single active judge judicial vacancies so that our inde- Supporting and strengthening our because Republicans will not allow a pendent judiciary would be sufficiently Federal judiciary is not a Democratic vote, up or down, even though they staffed. Our success in reducing the or Republican priority; it is a funda- have the majority. If you don’t like the number of judicial vacancies to such a mental and constitutional duty of the judge, you vote them down. They will level in 2014 was remarkable, given Senate that we all must share. In fact, not even allow a vote. I should note that we had begun the year with over the Senate Republican leadership’s de- that the highly qualified nominee to 90 vacancies and the fact that Senate cision to shirk this body’s constitu- serve in Buffalo was voted unani- Republicans filibustered every single tional duty of advice is doing the most mously out of the Judiciary Com- judicial nominee. harm to States with at least one Re- mittee. They will not allow them to Throughout President Obama’s ten- publican Senator. Of the 67 current va- have a vote on the Senate floor. ure, we have seen Senate Republicans cancies that exist, 48 of them—or more Look at this, how we brought vacan- consistently prioritize partisan politics than 70 percent—are in States with at cies down when we controlled the Sen- over the Senate’s constitutional duty least one Republican Senator. Texas, ate, and now look at how they shoot up of advice and consent. Their relentless for example, has nine judicial vacan- when the Republicans control the Sen- obstruction over the last 6 years has cies. Seven of those nine are considered ate. It makes no sense at all. In fact, as

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Without objection, it is so unanimous votes anyway. licans have virtually shut down the ju- ordered. We are going to vote on the sixth dicial confirmation process. It is harm- Under the previous order, the ques- today. Whoop-de-i-ay. Good for us. My ing our justice system in the short and tion is, Will the Senate advise and con- goodness gracious. It hasn’t been this long term. sent to the nomination of Roseann A. way before. As I said, when I was chair- I have spoken to a number of Repub- Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be United man of the Senate Judiciary Com- lican Senators who realize this is States District Judge for the Western mittee, in the last 2 years of President wrong. These are the same Senators District of Missouri? Bush’s term, I had put through 26 who came to me at the time of Presi- Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I ask judges by now. The Republicans have dent Bush and asked: Can you move for the yeas and nays. only allowed five judges. This kind of these judges, even though you are in The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a partisanship is really wrong. In fact, it charge? And I said, of course, we will. sufficient second? is on pace to be the lowest in recent Some have come sheepishly and said: There appears to be a sufficient sec- history. We are sorry we didn’t return the ond. President Eisenhower had 47 judges favor. What I say is reverse course; I The clerk will call the roll. confirmed in his last 2 years in office; urge Senate Republicans to reverse The legislative clerk called the roll. President Reagan had 85 judges con- course and realize the short-term par- Mr. CORNYN. The following Senators firmed his last 2 years in office; Presi- are necessarily absent: the Senator dent Clinton had 73 judges confirmed tisan decisions are undermining the from Texas (Mr. CRUZ) and the Senator his last 2 years in office; and President ability of the judicial system to serve our communities. from Florida (Mr. RUBIO). George W. Bush had 68 judges con- Mr. DURBIN. I announce that the firmed his last 2 years in office. This is Tonight’s vote to confirm a district Senator from Massachusetts (Mr. MAR- a clear double standard that is being court nominee from Missouri is long KEY) and the Senator from New Mexico applied to President Obama’s nomi- overdue. I urge the Senate Republican leadership to schedule votes for the re- (Mr. UDALL) are necessarily absent. nees. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Republicans can provide some real maining 13 consensus judicial nominees DAINES). Are there any other Senators leadership if the majority leader would on the Executive Calendar. They could in the Chamber desiring to vote? go ahead and allow for a vote on all 14 all be done tomorrow morning in half The result was announced—yeas 96, of the judicial nominees pending on the an hour’s time. Executive Calendar. All of these nomi- I have been in the Senate longer than nays 0, as follows: nees have bipartisan support and were any Member of this body. I have been [Rollcall Vote No. 263 Ex.] voted out of the Judiciary Committee here in the majority and the minority, YEAS—96 by voice vote. Five of them would fill numerous times in both. I have been Alexander Fischer Murphy judicial emergency vacancies, includ- here with Republican Presidents and Ayotte Flake Murray Democratic Presidents, with the Re- Baldwin Franken Nelson ing Judge Restrepo of Pennsylvania. Barrasso Gardner Paul Others would fill judicial emergencies publican leaders—— Bennet Gillibrand Perdue in California, New York, and Ten- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Blumenthal Graham Peters nessee. And the five nominees to the ator’s time has expired. Blunt Grassley Portman Mr. LEAHY. I see nobody else seek- Booker Hatch Reed U.S. Court of Federal Claims have now Boozman Heinrich Reid been pending before the full Senate for ing recognition. I ask unanimous con- Boxer Heitkamp Risch a year or more. sent for another 3 minutes. Brown Heller Roberts Today we are voting on the nomina- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Burr Hirono Rounds objection, it is so ordered. Cantwell Hoeven Sanders tion of Roseann Ketchmark to fill a ju- Capito Inhofe Sasse dicial vacancy in the Federal district Mr. LEAHY. I have been here with Cardin Isakson Schatz court in the Western District of Mis- both Republican and Democratic lead- Carper Johnson Schumer souri. She has spent her entire 25-year ership of this body, Republican and Casey Kaine Scott Democratic Presidents. I have never, in Cassidy King Sessions legal career as a prosecutor on both the Coats Kirk Shaheen State and Federal levels. Since 2001, 41 years, seen the Federal judiciary Cochran Klobuchar Shelby Ms. Ketchmark has served as an Assist- treated in such a cavalier, mean-spir- Collins Lankford Stabenow ited and, I would say, irresponsible Coons Leahy Sullivan ant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Attor- Corker Lee Tester ney’s Office for the Western District of fashion. I know most Senators want to Cornyn Manchin Thune Missouri. During her time in the U.S. do the right thing. Let’s start doing it. Cotton McCain Tillis Attorney’s Office, Ms. Ketchmark has This Third Branch of government Crapo McCaskill Toomey should be treated with respect. If you Daines McConnell Vitter served in supervisory and management Donnelly Menendez Warner capacities as both the First Assistant have a person who is not competent Durbin Merkley Warren U.S. Attorney and as the Executive As- who is nominated, then vote them Enzi Mikulski Whitehouse sistant Attorney. She began her legal down, but if they are competent, let’s Ernst Moran Wicker Feinstein Murkowski Wyden career as an Assistant Prosecutor in have a vote on it. Let’s not have this. Kansas City, MO, at the Jackson Coun- You are not going to find good men NOT VOTING—4 ty Prosecutor’s Office, and subse- and women to agree to serve on the Cruz Rubio quently joined the Platte County Pros- Federal bench if they think they are Markey Udall ecutor’s Office in Platte City, MO, as a going to be delayed for partisan rea- The nomination was confirmed. First Assistant Prosecutor. Ms. sons for a year or more at a time. We The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Ketchmark has the bipartisan support can do better. We are all proud of our the previous order, the motion to re- of her two home State Senators, Sen- Federal judiciary. It is the best in the consider is considered made and laid ator MCCASKILL and Senator BLUNT. world, but this kind of partisanship upon the table, and the President will She was voted out of the Judiciary could turn it into one of the worst in be immediately notified of the Senate’s Committee by voice vote more than 4 the world. This Senator does not want action. months ago. She has a strong back- to see that happen. f ground as a criminal prosecutor and I I yield the floor. will support her nomination. I suggest the absence of a quorum. LEGISLATIVE SESSION The majority leader has spoken re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- cently about his desire to avoid an- clerk will call the roll. ate will resume legislative session.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08SE6.042 S08SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6458 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 8, 2015 The Senator from South Dakota. aren’t only made in Ohio; they are Too many workers are left without f made in other places all over this coun- paid sick leave, without maternity try. The company is growing. The com- leave, without overtime pay, without MORNING BUSINESS pany expanded in 2012 with the help of predictable work schedules. Too many Mr. THUNE. Mr. President, I ask a $150,000 low-interest CDBG develop- women still earn less than men for the unanimous consent that the Senate be ment loan. Its products are 100 percent same work. The President, through Ex- in a period of morning business, with American made and support Ohio jobs. ecutive action, can solve some of this, Senators permitted to speak therein Lawson’s business is a family affair. as he should, as he is given power by for up to 10 minutes each. His son, B.J. Nickol, is a co-owner and Congress to do, but we need legislative The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without company president. B.J. told me that action. objection, it is so ordered. ‘‘it is not about greed for us. It is about Previous generations of workers The Senator from Ohio. giving people jobs and making a decent fought for the protections we take for Mr. BROWN. I thank the Presiding living.’’ granted: child labor laws, workplace Officer. Travel across Ohio and across the safety protections, unemployment in- country, and you will find more compa- f surance. They fought in union halls, nies like All American thriving on the they organized in union halls and CELEBRATING LABOR DAY AND talent, tenacity, and hard work, blood, church basements. They demanded a AMERICAN WORKERS sweat, toil, and tears of American government that respects the dignity workers. Mr. BROWN. President Lincoln said: of work, that passes laws recognizing It has so happened in all ages of the world, I visited an Airstream plant in Shelby County and a Continental the decency and dedication of workers. that some have labored, and others have, After decades of attacks on our ContiTech plant in St. Mary’s. I toured without labor, enjoyed a large proportion of unions, laws are often the only protec- the fruits. This is wrong, and it should not the Honda Logistics North America tions workers have. Fifty years ago, continue. plant in East Liberty and the GE Test- one in three workers was a member of Early in President Obama’s term, I ing Facility in Peebles. I attended the grand opening of the Hart Schaffner a union—one-third of workers were printed out that quote and handed it to members of unions. Now that number him because it underscores to me the Marx suit facility in Brooklyn, OH, a suburb of Cleveland. is 1 in 10. That is why action from this value of labor and the wealth that body is needed more than ever. Work- labor creates for our country, our soci- I wear this suit today, made in Cleve- land, OH, by union workers in a Hugo ers, when they are organized, when ety, and for those workers and their they have a union, are protected so families. I gave the President that Boss plant. Since then that plant has been sold to Hart Schaffner Marx, they are paid the overtime they earn. quote because it is my hope that all of They are protected often with provided us as elected officials remember how which is opening its production right now. When I visited that plant in my sick leave and maternity leave. They important it is that we stand up for are protected because of their union workers, organized and unorganized, Hugo Boss suit and talked about the fact that this suit had been made at from injury in the workplace. labor union and nonlabor union mem- Because not as many people belong bers. this plant with 150 unionized workers, a worker walked up to me and said, to unions today—that is why we need It is important to stand up for the to pass the Healthy Families Act, we workers who have built this country. ‘‘Senator,’’ and she touched me on the chest and said, ‘‘I made that pocket.’’ need to pass the Paycheck Fairness They laid down the railroad tracks All of these operations are flourishing Act, we need to pass the Schedules that move people and products across because of Ohio workers. That Work Act, and we need to pass the country. They work on shop floors. While our workers support our econ- the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. They innovate as they labor. They toil omy, we are not doing enough to sup- This is action we can take today in in mines. They dug the coal that would port them. Too often workers have no celebration of Labor Day that would power our trains and our factories. paid sick leave, no paid family leave, make a tremendous difference in the These workers built our strong middle and no overtime pay. lives of American workers who built class and they continue to be the back- President Obama is taking important this economy. bone of our economy. steps to help working families. New This past weekend, we celebrated Over the past month, as many of us overtime rules would expand overtime Labor Day with picnics and barbecues did in our States, I visited factory pay so that 40 percent of salaried work- and time spent with families, we issued floors across Ohio. At each stop, I wit- ers would be eligible. Think of it this statements honoring American work- nessed the ingenuity and dedication of way. A worker—an employee who is ers. Let’s not just honor them with workers. Last Thursday I visited All the shift manager on the second shift words, let’s honor them with deeds. American Clothing in Arcanum, OH. It at a fast-food restaurant who is classi- Let’s move forward in a way that puts is a family business and a classic fied as management may be making labor, that puts the American worker American success story. In 2002, only $30 or $35,000 a year. They work front and center. Lawson Nickol worked for a blue jeans that worker more than 40 hours a I suggest the absence of a quorum. manufacturing company. He watched week. Yet that worker gets no over- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The as his company outsourced more and time because that worker is classified clerk will call the roll. more of its operations, more and more as supervisory. That is wrong. Under The legislative clerk proceeded to of its production to other countries. the President’s plan, the rule he passed call the roll. Lawson Nickol was appalled as he saw down, 160,000 more Ohioans will earn Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I coworkers and friends losing their jobs overtime pay for the work they are al- ask unanimous consent that the order all the way down the supply chain of ready doing at their place of business. for the quorum call be rescinded. this company. He knew he had to do This week the administration an- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without something. nounced that Federal contractors will objection, it is so ordered. He left his job and he founded All be required to provide up to 7 days of f American Clothing Company in Darke paid sick leave each year. It will mean County, a rural county west and north 300,000 Americans working on Federal RECOGNIZING THE 200TH ANNIVER- of Dayton, OH. He started making contracts will be able to stay home if SARY OF THE LIBRARY OF jeans in Arcanum, OH. they get sick or take a day off to care CONGRESS’S ACQUISITION OF The first few years were difficult. for a sick child. It means they are less THOMAS JEFFERSON’S PER- The company survived on family sav- likely to show up to work when they SONAL LIBRARY ings, taking financial risks, working might infect somebody else with the Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, this year long hours, and having a little bit of illness they have, so everybody is more is the 200th anniversary of one of the luck. But 13 years later, All American productive. These are important steps, wisest decisions Congress ever made. In is proof that you should never bet but there are limits to Executive ac- 1815, Congress acquired the entirety of against American workers. The jeans tion. Thomas Jefferson’s personal library to

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In brary of Congress program does today. come to the floor today to congratu- 1982, the Kansas City Crime Commis- Though the Library of Congress was late a constituent and a great friend of sion launched a hotline for anonymous established in 1800, for the first 15 mine, Katie Roth of West Des Moines. tips—Crime Stoppers. That first year, years of its existence it was mainly a This summer Katie was named the 2015 30 tips came in, clearing 8 cases. law library. It was not until the acqui- Woman Business Owner of the Year, Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers sition of Jefferson’s personal library presented by the Business Record. emerged as a top program, earning that the Library became the broad re- In the spring of 2005, Katie, who is global recognition. In 1999, Sergeant pository of knowledge that it is today. never shy to take on a challenge, Craig Sarver of the Kansas City Police Some Members of Congress opposed the opened her own staffing agency and has Department was named International— idea of buying Jefferson’s entire li- built it from the ground up. Ten years Crime Stoppers—Coordinator of the brary, which included books in many later, Portico Staffing has thrived Year. languages, and on a variety of topics, under her exceptional leadership, busi- An innovator, Sergeant Sarver nur- including science, math, philosophy, ness savvy, and highly regarded reputa- tured an idea that has evolved into a and religion. However, Thomas Jeffer- tion as a people person. Katie knows common tool for law enforcement. son famously replied, ‘‘I do not know how to build relationships and find op- In the summer of 2002, 19-year-old Ali that it contains any branch of science portunities needed to grow a business. Kemp was murdered in the pump house which Congress would wish to exclude Along the way, she has helped count- at a community swimming pool near from their collection; there is, in fact, less Iowa employers and job-seekers Kansas City. Her father, Roger Kemp, no subject to which a Member of Con- find one another. You might say she is suggested to police and the local office gress may not have occasion to refer.’’ a perfect matchmaker. For the last of Lamar Advertising Company that Fortunately, this view won the day, decade, Katie has worked hard to carve billboards could help find the killer. Eventually, a tip generated by do- and today the Library contains an un- out a slice of the American dream by nated billboards helped resolve this paralleled number of items from every owning and growing her own business. case. A suspect was arrested in Con- branch of knowledge, making it the She knows it comes with sacrifice and necticut, tried, and convicted. largest library in the world. risk. And she has worked hard to make Since then, ‘‘wanted’’ billboards have Forever growing, the Library of Con- her dream come true. Katie is a great led to arrests in more than 20 murder gress receives 20,000 new items every mentor and role model for the next cases in the Kansas City area. Sarver, day. However, only about half are kept generation. She shows that persever- who retired in 2008 after 33 years on the for the Library’s permanent collection. ance and persistence pay off. Always on force, cites two reasons why billboards It is the program designed to bridge the job, whether networking in the help generate solid tips for police. that divide which has grown to touch community or listening to her clients, First, he says, is the frequency of the so many Oregonians, as well as regular Katie makes good connections happen. message. Tipsters have said they had folks around the country. And that is a good thing for job seekers seen ‘‘wanted’’ billboards multiple The Library of Congress’s Surplus and employers looking to hire and times before they shared tips. Second Books Program takes the books not grow their business. is the emphasis on anonymity, impor- needed for the Library’s collections Katie was nominated by her peers for tant to those who fear retribution, ac- and provides them to schools, libraries, consideration of this prestigious award. cording to Sergeant Sarver. and nonprofit institutions around the It is no surprise to me that my fellow Now this tactic—to feature a tip line country. Each week, staff from my of- Iowans would sing her praises. Without number on billboards along with a sus- fice are able to select books, box them hesitation, I endorse Katie’s selection pect’s photo—is a common tool for law up, and send them to Oregon. as the 2015 Business Owner of the Year. enforcement. In 2007 in Philadelphia, One recipient in Oregon has been the I have had the pleasure of knowing the FBI starting using donated elec- new library in Halsey, OR. Halsey is a Katie Roth since 1980 when she joined tronic ‘‘digital’’ billboards to help find small town, but the community has my first campaign for the U.S. Senate. fugitives. The FBI calls these high-tech come together to build a fantastic new Always a tireless worker, I have en- signs ‘‘force multipliers.’’ Tips gen- library. I have been able to send them joyed watching Katie thrive and suc- erated by digital billboards have re- several hundred new books to help ceed throughout the years. A loving solved 53 FBI cases. them grow and diversify their collec- wife and mother, Katie is fiercely loyal State and local police also rely on tion. I expect to be able to send them and Barbara and I hold her in our high- billboards to communicate with the hundreds more, thanks to the Library est regard. public. After two inmates escaped pris- of Congress’s Surplus Books Program. Barbara and I extend our congratula- on in upstate New York in early June, I would be remiss if I failed to recog- tions to Katie Roth for this well-de- New York State Police activated 50 nize Joseph Maher, acquisitions spe- served honor. We wish her the very digital billboards in four states. cialist and librarian for the Surplus best as she blazes the trail for many Near St. Louis, a motorist opened Books Program. Mr. Maher almost sin- years to come. fire on an Illinois State trooper during glehandedly runs the program and a traffic stop on June 23. The trooper f often goes above and beyond to identify was not injured, but the shooter fled. books for particular organizations. Mr. ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS In southern Illinois, the District 11 Maher works to find a good home for State Police office is located near Mid each of the books, while simulta- America Outdoor Advertising in Col- neously balancing the needs of the RECOGNIZING THE GREATER linsville, IL. Shortly after police asked many congressional offices, schools, KANSAS CITY CRIME STOPPERS Mid America for help, the suspect’s universities, and Federal agencies that ∑ Mr. BLUNT. Mr. President, as co- photo appeared on a digital billboard select books from the program. He chair of the Senate Law Enforcement along a high-traffic interstate en route works tirelessly knowing that the Caucus, I call to the attention of my to St. Louis. The suspect was arrested books they send around the country colleagues an effective public-private by the end of the week. are going to make a positive impact on partnership that was pioneered by the In Elyria, OH, the sheriff says 12 fugi- many lives. Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers. tives have been arrested thanks to tips Reading sparks creativity, learning, This partnership, which empowers prompted by digital billboards. Lorain passion, and imagination, and the Li- citizens to assist law enforcement on County Sheriff Phil R. Stammitti de- brary of Congress continues to help ig- behalf of public safety, has been a scribes these long-sought individuals as nite it. I could not be more pleased to model for the Nation, and beyond. ‘‘very hard to locate.’’

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Elliott will live on and ex- America’s great cities. ease wandered away from family at a pand across our country. Again, I congratulate L. Mason local shopping mall and was found by a I applaud the efforts of the John R. Capitani CORFAC International on the citizen using the digital billboard in- Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated occasion of its 50th Anniversary. I ap- formation. When spring floods along Drivers and thank them for their ef- preciate its contributions to quality of the Rock River posed significant dan- forts in making our roads safer across life and economic vitality throughout ger to the public, billboards were used our country by promoting the use of the State of Michigan and wish it and to post warnings about the danger.’’ designated drivers.∑ its employees many more decades of In conclusion, we know that public f success.∑ safety is enhanced when citizens are f empowered to help law enforcement. I 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF L. MASON commend the Kansas City Crime Com- CAPITANI REMEMBERING JOSEPH SCANLON mission and Greater Kansas City Crime ∑ Mr. PETERS. Mr. President, I wish ∑ Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, Stoppers for their contributions in ad- to recognize the 50th Anniversary of L. Rhode Island recently lost a good man vancing a new communications tool Mason Capitani CORFAC Inter- and dedicated public servant. Joseph that aides the cause of safety.∑ national. It is a pleasure to commemo- Scanlon, from Tiverton, passed away f rate this wonderful milestone in the on August 24 with his family at his history of a family-owned Michigan RECOGNIZING THE JOHN R. EL- side. For all of us who knew him, this business. LIOTT HERO CAMPAIGN FOR was very sad news. Founded by L. Mason Capitani in Joe wore many hats during the DESIGNATED DRIVERS 1965, L. Mason Capitani was a one-man course of his life. He served in the U.S. ∑ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, operation until his son, Mason E. Army in the Korean war. He rep- today I am honored to recognize the Capitani, joined the company. Mason resented his hometown of Tiverton in John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for displayed an affinity for industry, the Rhode Island General Assembly. He Designated Drivers on the occasion of which helped the company blossom worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of their 15th anniversary. into the full-service brokerage and Rhode Island for 10 years and was a The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign property management firm it is today. member of the board of directors of for Designated Drivers was created in Mason E. still serves as the company’s Home Loan Investment Bank. He was 2000 following the tragic death of Navy chairman, but a third generation of the active in local civic and charitable or- ENS John R. Elliott in a drunk-driving Capitani family—Jason Capitani and ganizations, like the Fogarty Founda- related crash. Mason L. Capitani—are now managing tion, the Catholic Charity Fund, the The campaign’s mission is to prevent most of the day-to-day operations of L. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the drunk driving-related crashes and Mason Capitani. deaths through the use of designated Rhode Island Heart Association, just to Mason E. Capitani credits tenacity drivers. That mission has been a sig- name a few. These items alone make and careful planning as two of the keys ´ ´ nificant success across New Jersey, for quite an impressive resume. to L. Mason Capitani’s success over the But Joe will always be remembered with many drivers citing the John R. past five decades. From its modest be- Elliott HERO Campaign as a reason for his service as administrative aide ginning, the company has grown into a why they choose to serve as designated to the late U.S. Congressman Fernand global organization, with a reach that drivers. St. Germain. For nearly three decades, Over the last 15 years, the organiza- extends far beyond the State of Michi- Joe ran the Congressman’s office in tion has grown from a small group gan. The company has followed a care- Rhode Island. During that time, Joe from Southern New Jersey, to an orga- ful path of natural growth, where an created an office which focused on nization nationally recognized by the honest understanding of its strengths helping constituents in their dealings National Highway Traffic Safety Ad- and weaknesses, as well as the dynam- with the Federal Government. Joe’s ministration and the National Commis- ics of a global market, have allowed L. work was and remains the gold stand- sion Against Drunk Driving for its ef- Mason Capitani to thrive in a volatile ard for congressional offices and re- forts. industry. flects Joe’s deep-seated commitment to The effects of the John R. Elliott The success of L. Mason Capitani is the people of Rhode Island. HERO Campaign have gone beyond the rooted in more than diligent planning. In this time of partisanship and ran- Southern New Jersey region. Seven It is a reflection of the company’s dedi- cor, it is good to honor Joe’s dedication States across our Nation have adopted cation to customer service, as well as to a simple goal: helping people. Joe the HERO Campaign as their des- its commitment to supporting a knowl- seemed to like everyone he met, and he ignated driver model in an effort to de- edgeable and talented workforce. The went out of his way to steer power of crease drunk driving fatalities. The brokers, agents, and support staff at L. government to helping people, one by HERO Campaign has also partnered Mason Capitani are encouraged to pro- one, as he learned of their difficulties. with the New York Giants, the Phila- vide high-quality customer service He was a master of his craft. delphia Phillies, and other professional without jeopardizing their ethics, in- Although it might not get as much sports franchises in their mission to tegrity, or dignity. An emphasis on in- attention as other aspects of the job, promote the use of designated drivers. tegrity has allowed L. Mason Capitani helping constituents navigate through These partnerships do not include the to build relationships based on trust their government is one of the most thousands of individuals across our Na- and experience. As a family business, important roles we play as Members of tion who have also registered as des- its employees understand the com- Congress. Federal bureaucracy can be ignated drivers at concerts and sport- pany’s success and the family’s reputa- difficult, overwhelming, and frus- ing events as a pledge to the HERO tion are inseparable. trating. We can’t seek special treat- campaign. I applaud the employees of L. Mason ment, but we can ask questions and de- The John R. Elliott HERO Campaign Capitani for demonstrating the hard mand accountability, helping to cut for Designated Drivers was instru- work and dedication to service required the redtape that often stands in a con- mental in the passage of John’s Law, for 50 years of success. Family busi- stituent’s way. enacted in 2005, which gave States $145 nesses like L. Mason Capitani are the Joe knew the questions to ask and million in highway grant incentives for main drivers of the economy in Michi- the people to call. He worked tirelessly establishing car impoundment laws for gan and across the United States. L. with his staff. He returned calls and drivers suspected of drunk driving. Mason Capitani is well aware of its role wrote letters promptly and exhausted

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He gave gener- COMMUNICATIONS titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State ously of his time and expertise, and The following communications were Implementation Plans; State of Colorado; many, if not all, of his words of wisdom laid before the Senate, together with Interstate Transport of Pollution for the 2006 are in use in my office today. I will al- accompanying papers, reports, and doc- 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9932–04–Re- uments, and were referred as indicated: gion 8) received during adjournment of the ways be grateful to him for that. Senate in the Office of the President of the I will also be grateful for his friend- EC–2533. A communication from the Assist- Senate on August 7, 2015; to the Committee ship through the years, and I will miss ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- on Environment and Public Works. him dearly. ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2543. A communication from the Direc- I send my condolences to Joe’s be- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, loved wife, Jeannine; his children, Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 15–074); to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- the Committee on Foreign Relations. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Deborah, Stephen, and Susan; and the EC–2534. A communication from the Assist- entire Scanlon family. Rhode Island titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Implementation Plans; Arizona; Infrastruc- was fortunate to have had such a com- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ture Requirements for the 2008 Lead (Pb) and mitted, energetic, and selfless citizen. law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Godspeed, my friend.∑ Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 15–028); to Quality Standards (NAAQS)’’ (FRL No. 9926– f the Committee on Foreign Relations. 72–Region 9) received during adjournment of EC–2535. A communication from the Assist- the Senate in the Office of the President of MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- the Senate on August 7, 2015; to the Com- Messages from the President of the ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Environment and Public Works. United States were communicated to law, a report relative to sections 36(c) and EC–2544. A communication from the Direc- 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act (DDTC tor of the Regulatory Management Division, the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- 15–039); to the Committee on Foreign Rela- retaries. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tions. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- f EC–2536. A communication from the Assist- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED mentation Plans; Georgia; Atlanta; Require- ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to ments for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard’’ In executive session the Presiding Of- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the (FRL No. 9932–20–Region 4) received during ficer laid before the Senate messages Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 15–034); to adjournment of the Senate in the Office of from the President of the United the Committee on Foreign Relations. the President of the Senate on August 7, States submitting sundry nominations EC–2537. A communication from the Assist- 2015; to the Committee on Environment and ant Secretary, Legislative Affairs, Depart- Public Works. which were referred to the appropriate ment of State, transmitting, pursuant to committees. EC–2545. A communication from the Direc- law, a report relative to section 36(c) of the tor of the Regulatory Management Division, (The messages received today are Arms Export Control Act (DDTC 15–044); to Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- printed at the end of the Senate pro- the Committee on Foreign Relations. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ceedings.) EC–2538. A communication from the Chief titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- f Counsel, Federal Emergency Management mentation Plans; Florida; Miscellaneous Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Changes’’ (FRL No. 9932–25–Region 4) re- MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of ceived during adjournment of the Senate in RECEIVED DURING ADJOURNMENT a rule entitled ‘‘Suspension of Community the Office of the President of the Senate on Eligibility’’ ((44 CFR Part 64) (Docket No. ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED August 7, 2015; to the Committee on Environ- FEMA–2015–0001)) received in the Office of Under the authority of the order of ment and Public Works. the President of the Senate on August 5, EC–2546. A communication from the Direc- the Senate of January 6, 2015, the Sec- 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, retary of the Senate, on August 6, 2015, and Urban Affairs. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- during the adjournment of the Senate, EC–2539. A communication from the Direc- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- received a message from the House of tor of the Regulatory Management Division, titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Imple- Representatives announcing that the Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- mentation Plans; Alabama, Mississippi and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Speaker pro tempore (Mr. HARRIS) has South Carolina; Certain Visibility Require- titled ‘‘Revisions to the California State Im- signed the following enrolled bills: ments for the 2008 Ozone Standards’’ (FRL plementation Plan, Butte County Air Qual- No. 9932–30–Region 4) received during ad- H.R. 212. An act to amend the Safe Water ity Management District, Feather River Air journment of the Senate in the Office of the Drinking Act to provide for the assessment Quality Management District, and San Luis President of the Senate on August 7, 2015; to and management of the risk of algal toxins Obispo County Air Pollution Control Dis- the Committee on Environment and Public in drinking water, and for other purposes. trict; Correction’’ (FRL No. 9931–19–Region 9) Works. H.R. 1138. An act to establish certain wil- received during adjournment of the Senate EC–2547. A communication from the Direc- derness areas in central Idaho and to author- in the Office of the President of the Senate tor of the Regulatory Management Division, ize various land conveyances involving Na- on August 7, 2015; to the Committee on Envi- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- tional Forest System land and Bureau of ronment and Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Land Management land in central Idaho, and EC–2540. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air for other purposes. tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quality Implementation Plans; Washington’’ H.R. 1531. An act to amend title 5, United Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- (FRL No. 9932–21–Region 10) received during States Code, to provide a pathway for tem- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- adjournment of the Senate in the Office of porary seasonal employees in Federal land titled ‘‘Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Defini- the President of the Senate on August 7, management agencies to compete for vacant tions of Low Pressure Gas Well and Storage 2015; to the Committee on Environment and permanent positions under internal merit Vessel’’ (FRL No. 9931–76–OAR) received dur- Public Works. promotion procedures, and for other pur- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office EC–2548. A communication from the Direc- poses. of the President of the Senate on August 7, tor of the Regulatory Management Division, H.R. 2131. An act to designate the Federal 2015; to the Committee on Environment and Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- building and United States courthouse lo- Public Works. ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- cated at 83 Meeting Street in Charleston, EC–2541. A communication from the Direc- titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of Air South Carolina, as the ‘‘J. Waties Waring Ju- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Quality Implementation Plans; Iowa; Update dicial Center’’. Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- to Materials Incorporated by Reference’’ H.R. 2559. An act to designate the ‘‘PFC ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- (FRL No. 9926–85–Region 7) received during Milton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial titled ‘‘Approval and Promulgation of State adjournment of the Senate in the Office of Highway’’ in the State of Texas. Implementation Plans; State of Wyoming; the President of the Senate on August 7, Under the authority of the order of Interstate Transport of Pollution for the 2006 2015; to the Committee on Environment and the Senate of January 6, 2015, the en- 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS’’ (FRL No. 9932–05–Re- Public Works.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G08SE6.002 S08SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE S6462 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE September 8, 2015 EC–2549. A communication from the Man- the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0570)) Aviation Administration, Department of tation. received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2557. A communication from the Man- in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– Aviation Administration, Department of merce, Science, and Transportation. AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0086)) received Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2565. A communication from the Man- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal fice of the President of the Senate on August ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Aviation Administration, Department of 6, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Science, and Transportation. 2014–0572)) received during adjournment of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2550. A communication from the Man- the Senate in the Office of the President of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0088)) Aviation Administration, Department of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tation. in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2558. A communication from the Man- on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– agement and Program Analyst, Federal merce, Science, and Transportation. AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0679)) received Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2566. A communication from the Man- during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal fice of the President of the Senate on August law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of 6, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Science, and Transportation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2551. A communication from the Man- 2014–0778)) received during adjournment of ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Senate in the Office of the President of ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0524)) Aviation Administration, Department of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- received in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Committee law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tation. on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– EC–2559. A communication from the Man- EC–2567. A communication from the Man- AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0748)) received agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of fice of the President of the Senate on August Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to 6, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ EC–2552. A communication from the Man- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0569)) agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2014–0921)) received during adjournment of received in the Office of the President of the Aviation Administration, Department of the Senate in the Office of the President of Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Committee Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- EC–2568. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; Airbus Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120– tation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0011)) received EC–2560. A communication from the Man- Aviation Administration, Department of during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to fice of the President of the Senate on August Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- 6, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. EC–2553. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- FAA–2015–2906)) received during adjournment agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– of the Senate in the Office of the President Aviation Administration, Department of 2014–0339)) received in the Office of the Presi- of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Committee on Commerce, Science, and tation. ness Directives; ATR–GIE Avions de Trans- Transportation. EC–2569. A communication from the Man- port Regional Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) EC–2561. A communication from the Man- agement and Program Analyst, Federal (Docket No. FAA–2015–1986)) received in the agement and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Office of the President of the Senate on Au- Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to gust 5, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- ness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. EC–2554. A communication from the Man- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Helicopters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. agement and Program Analyst, Federal planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– FAA–2014–0499)) received during adjournment Aviation Administration, Department of 2014–0780)) received in the Office of the Presi- of the Senate in the Office of the President Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to dent of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to the of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Committee on Commerce, Science, and mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- Transportation. tation. planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–2562. A communication from the Man- EC–2570. A communication from the Man- 2014–0926)) received during adjournment of agement and Program Analyst, Federal agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Senate in the Office of the President of Aviation Administration, Department of Aviation Administration, Department of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- tation. ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ ness Directives; Dassault Aviation Air- EC–2555. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–2563)) planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– agement and Program Analyst, Federal received during adjournment of the Senate 2015–1988)) received in the Office of the Presi- Aviation Administration, Department of in the Office of the President of the Senate dent of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- EC–2563. A communication from the Man- EC–2571. A communication from the Senior planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– agement and Program Analyst, Federal Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Adminis- 2014–0428)) received during adjournment of Aviation Administration, Department of tration, Department of Transportation, the Senate in the Office of the President of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ness Directives; Bombardier, Inc. Airplanes’’ Kaman Aerospace Corporation (Kaman) Heli- tation. ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–2957)) copters’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– EC–2556. A communication from the Man- received during adjournment of the Senate 2014–0758)) received in the Office of the Presi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal in the Office of the President of the Senate dent of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Aviation Administration, Department of on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to merce, Science, and Transportation. Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2564. A communication from the Man- EC–2572. A communication from the Para- ness Directives; The Boeing Company Air- agement and Program Analyst, Federal legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Aviation Administration, Department of tration, Department of Transportation, 2014–1052)) received during adjournment of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of the Senate in the Office of the President of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:13 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE6.025 S08SEPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with SENATE September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6463 Honeywell International Inc. Turboprop En- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2588. A communication from the Man- gines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2006–23706)) received during adjournment of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of the Senate in the Office of the President of ness Directives; General Electric Company Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- Turbofan Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- No. FAA–2015–0165)) received during adjourn- ment and Amendment of Class E Airspace; tation. ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Bremerton, WA’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket EC–2573. A communication from the Man- dent of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the No. FAA–2014–1067)) received during adjourn- agement and Program Specialist, Federal Committee on Commerce, Science, and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. dent of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2581. A communication from the Man- Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation. ness Directives; M7 Aerospace LLC Air- Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2589. A communication from the Man- planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal 2015–2435)) received in the Office of the Presi- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of dent of the Senate on August 5, 2014; to the ness Directives; Turbomeca S.A. Turboshaft Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Engines’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- Transportation. 2014–0164)) received during adjournment of ment of Class E Airspace; Defuniak Springs, EC–2574. A communication from the Man- the Senate in the Office of the President of FL’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015– agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- 0045)) received during adjournment of the Aviation Administration, Department of mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Senate in the Office of the President of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to tation. Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Committee law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- EC–2582. A communication from the Man- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. ness Directives; PILATUS Aircraft Limited agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2590. A communication from the Man- Airplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal FAA–2015–1177)) received during adjournment Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Aviation Administration, Department of of the Senate in the Office of the President law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- ment of Class B Airspace; New Orleans, LA’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015–2219)) ment of Class D and Class E Airspace, Rev- tation. received during adjournment of the Senate ocation of Class E Airspace; Salem, OR’’ EC–2575. A communication from the Para- in the Office of the President of the Senate ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–1069)) legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- received in the Office of the President of the tration, Department of Transportation, merce, Science, and Transportation. Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Committee EC–2583. A communication from the Man- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2591. A communication from the Man- Pratt and Whitney Turbofan Engines’’ Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2014–1127)) Aviation Administration, Department of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- received during adjournment of the Senate Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to ment of Class E Airspace; Dyersburg, TN’’ in the Office of the President of the Senate law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Modifica- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2014–0968)) on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- tion of Restricted Areas R–4501A, R–4501B, R– received during adjournment of the Senate merce, Science, and Transportation. 4501C, R–4501D, R–4501F, and R–4501H; Fort in the Office of the President of the Senate EC–2576. A communication from the Man- Leonard Wood, MO’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal No. FAA–2014–0640)) received during adjourn- Aviation Administration, Department of merce, Science, and Transportation. EC–2584. A communication from the Man- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to agement and Program Analyst, Federal dent of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- Aviation Administration, Department of Committee on Commerce, Science, and ness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc.’’ Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Transportation. EC–2592. A communication from the Man- ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–2434)) law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- agement and Program Analyst, Federal received in the Office of the President of the ment of Class E Airspace; Campbellsville, Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Committee KY’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015– Aviation Administration, Department of on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 0458)) received during adjournment of the Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2577. A communication from the Man- Senate in the Office of the President of the law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard agement and Program Analyst, Federal Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Committee Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- Aviation Administration, Department of on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2585. A communication from the Man- dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (23); law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthi- agement and Program Analyst, Federal Amdt. No. 3650’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- ness Directives; GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd Air- Aviation Administration, Department of ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office planes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA– Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to of the President of the Senate on August 6, 2014–1123)) received during adjournment of law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, the Senate in the Office of the President of ment of Class E Airspace; Greenville, SC’’ Science, and Transportation. the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0044)) EC–2593. A communication from the Man- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- received during adjournment of the Senate agement and Program Analyst, Federal tation. in the Office of the President of the Senate Aviation Administration, Department of EC–2578. A communication from the Para- on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- merce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Part 95 In- tration, Department of Transportation, EC–2586. A communication from the Man- strument Flight Rules; Miscellaneous transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of agement and Program Analyst, Federal Amendment No. 521’’ (RIN2120–AA63) re- a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Aviation Administration, Department of ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to the Office of the President of the Senate on Produkcyjne Szybownictwa ‘PZL–Bielsko’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Establish- August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Sailplanes’’ ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. ment of Class E Airspace; Headland, AL’’ merce, Science, and Transportation. FAA–2015–0951)) received in the Office of the ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. FAA–2015–0046)) EC–2594. A communication from the Man- President of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to received during adjournment of the Senate agement and Program Analyst, Federal the Committee on Commerce, Science, and in the Office of the President of the Senate Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation. on August 6, 2015; to the Committee on Com- Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to EC–2579. A communication from the Para- merce, Science, and Transportation. law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard legal Specialist, Federal Aviation Adminis- EC–2587. A communication from the Man- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- tration, Department of Transportation, agement and Program Analyst, Federal off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of Aviation Administration, Department of dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (22); a rule entitled ‘‘Airworthiness Directives; Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to Amdt. No. 3647’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received dur- Various Transport Category Airplanes’’ law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revoca- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office ((RIN2120–AA64) (Docket No. FAA–2015–2962)) tion of Class D and Class E Airspace; Inde- of the President of the Senate on August 6, received during adjournment of the Senate pendence, KS’’ ((RIN2120–AA66) (Docket No. 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, in the Office of the President of the Senate FAA–2014–0565)) received during adjournment Science, and Transportation. on August 6, 2014; to the Committee on Com- of the Senate in the Office of the President EC–2595. A communication from the Man- merce, Science, and Transportation. of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to the Com- agement and Program Analyst, Federal EC–2580. A communication from the Man- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- Aviation Administration, Department of agement and Program Analyst, Federal tation. Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to

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A communication from the Acting Fishing Restrictions for Pacific Bluefin ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Tuna’’ (RIN0648–BE78) received during ad- of the President of the Senate on August 6, partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- journment of the Senate in the Office of the 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to Science, and Transportation. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United the Committee on Commerce, Science, and EC–2596. A communication from the Man- States; Atlantic Sea Scallop Fishery; Clo- Transportation. agement and Program Analyst, Federal sure of the Mid-Atlantic Access Area to Gen- EC–2611. A communication from the Direc- Aviation Administration, Department of eral Category Individual Fishing Quota Scal- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to lop Vessels’’ (RIN0648–XE084) received during Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Standard adjournment of the Senate in the Office of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Instrument Approach Procedures, and Take- the President of the Senate on August 24, titled ‘‘Acetic Acid; Exemption from the Re- off Minimums and Obstacle Departure Proce- 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, quirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL No. 9930–20– dures; Miscellaneous Amendments (6); Amdt. Science, and Transportation. OCSPP) received during adjournment of the No. 3649’’ (RIN2120–AA65) received during ad- EC–2604. A communication from the Acting Senate in the Office of the President of the journment of the Senate in the Office of the Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, Senate on August 11, 2015; to the Committee President of the Senate on August 6, 2015; to Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2612. A communication from the Direc- Transportation. ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlan- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2597. A communication from the Acting tic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XD079) Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- received during adjournment of the Senate ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- in the Office of the President of the Senate titled ‘‘Fludioxonil; Pesticide Tolerance’’ ant to law, the report of a rule entitled on August 20, 2015; to the Committee on (FRL No. 9930–06–OCSPP) received during ad- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Commerce, Science, and Transportation. journment of the Senate in the Office of the Off Alaska; Pacific Ocean Perch in the West EC–2605. A communication from the Acting President of the Senate on August 11, 2015; to Yakutat District of the Gulf of Alaska’’ Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, (RIN0648–XE064) received in the Office of the Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- and Forestry. President of the Senate on August 5, 2015; to suant to law, the report of a rule entitled EC–2613. A communication from the Direc- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; North tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- Transportation. Atlantic Swordfish Fishery’’ (RIN0648–XE005) EC–2598. A communication from the Direc- received in the Office of the President of the ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- Senate on August 5, 2015; to the Committee titled ‘‘Hexythiazox; Pesticide Tolerances’’ ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (FRL No. 9931–30–OCSPP) received during ad- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- EC–2606. A communication from the Acting journment of the Senate in the Office of the eries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Director, National Marine Fisheries Service, President of the Senate on August 11, 2015; to Alaska; Groundfish Fishery by Non-Rockfish Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, Program Catcher Vessels Using Trawl Gear suant to law, the report of a rule entitled and Forestry. EC–2614. A communication from the Asso- in the Western and Central Regulatory Area ‘‘Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Atlan- ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- of the Gulf of Alaska’’ (RIN0648–XE064) re- tic Bluefin Tuna Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–XE007) table Programs, Agricultural Marketing received during adjournment of the Senate ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- in the Office of the President of the Senate the Office of the President of the Senate on mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule on August 26, 2015; to the Committee on August 24, 2015; to the Committee on Com- entitled ‘‘Cranberries Grown in States of Commerce, Science, and Transportation. merce, Science, and Transportation. Massachusetts, et al.; Revising Determina- EC–2599. A communication from the Acting EC–2607. A communication from the Acting tion of Sales History’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV– Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- 14–0091; FV15–929–1 FR) received during ad- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- journment of the Senate in the Office of the ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ant to law, the report of a rule entitled President of the Senate on August 12, 2015; to ‘‘International Fisheries; Pacific Tuna Fish- ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, eries; 2015 Bigeye Tuna Longline Fishery Off Alaska; Squids in the Bering Sea and and Forestry. Aleutian Islands Management Area’’ Closure in the Eastern Pacific Ocean’’ EC–2615. A communication from the Con- (RIN0648–XE072) received during adjourn- (RIN0648–XD972) received during adjourn- gressional Review Coordinator, Animal and ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Plant Health Inspection Service, Department dent of the Senate on August 24, 2015; to the dent of the Senate on August 20, 2015; to the of Agriculture, transmitting, pursuant to Committee on Commerce, Science, and Committee on Commerce, Science, and law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- Transportation. Transportation. ment of Asian Longhorned Beetle Quar- EC–2600. A communication from the Dep- EC–2608. A communication from the Dep- antine Areas in Massachusetts and New uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory York’’ (Docket No. APHIS–2015–0016) re- Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- the Office of the President of the Senate on suant to law, the report of a rule entitled suant to law, the report of a rule entitled August 11, 2015; to the Committee on Agri- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United ‘‘International Fisheries; Western and Cen- culture, Nutrition, and Forestry. States; Atlantic Surfclam and Ocean Quahog tral Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory EC–2616. A communication from the Asso- Fisheries’’ (RIN0648–BD64) received in the Of- Species; Bigeye Tuna Catch Limits in ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- fice of the President of the Senate on August Longline Fisheries for 2015’’ (RIN0648–BF19) table Programs, Agricultural Marketing 5, 2015; to the Committee on Commerce, received during adjournment of the Senate Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Science, and Transportation. in the Office of the President of the Senate mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule EC–2601. A communication from the Acting on August 26, 2015; to the Committee on entitled ‘‘Fruit, Vegetable, and Specialty Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Crops—Import Regulations; Changes to Re- partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- EC–2609. A communication from the Dep- porting Requirements to Add Electronic ant to law, the report of a rule entitled uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Form Filing Option’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV– ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, 14–0093; FV15–944/980/999–1 FR) received dur- States; Northeast Multispecies Fishery; Tri- Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office mester Total Allowable Catch area Closure suant to law, the report of a rule entitled of the President of the Senate on August 12, for the Common Pool Fishery’’ (RIN0648– ‘‘Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, 2015; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nu- XE073) received during adjournment of the and South Atlantic; Coastal Migratory Pe- trition, and Forestry. Senate in the Office of the President of the lagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and At- EC–2617. A communication from the Asso- Senate on August 20, 2015; to the Committee lantic Regional Framework Amendment’’ ciate Administrator of the Fruit and Vege- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (RIN0648–BE40) received during adjournment table Programs, Agricultural Marketing EC–2602. A communication from the Acting of the Senate in the Office of the President Service, Department of Agriculture, trans- Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, De- of the Senate on August 24, 2015; to the Com- mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule partment of Commerce, transmitting, pursu- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- entitled ‘‘Processed Raspberry Promotion, ant to law, the report of a rule entitled tation. Research, and Information Order; Late Pay- ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United EC–2610. A communication from the Dep- ment and Interest Charges on Past Due As- States; Atlantic Bluefish Fishery; 2015 At- uty Assistant Administrator for Regulatory sessments’’ (Docket No. AMS–FV–14–0042) re- lantic Bluefish Specifications’’ (RIN0648– Programs, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ceived during adjournment of the Senate in

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A communication from the Acting dent of the United States, transmitting, pur- eral Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and suant to law, a report relative to the con- Secretary, Department of Defense, transmit- Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- tinuation of a national emergency declared ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- proved retirement of Lieutenant General in Executive Order 13222 with respect to the titled ‘‘Limitations on Terms of Consumer David R. Hogg, United States Army, and his lapse of the Export Administration Act of Credit Extended to Service Members and De- advancement to the grade of lieutenant gen- 1979; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, pendents; Final Rule’’ (RIN0790–AJ10) re- eral on the retired list; to the Committee on and Urban Affairs. ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Armed Services. EC–2637. A communication from the Sec- the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–2627. A communication from the Acting retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- August 20, 2015; to the Committee on Armed Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and ant to law, a six-month periodic report on Services. Readiness), transmitting the report of two the continuation of the national emergency EC–2619. A communication from the Direc- (2) officers authorized to wear the insignia of that was declared in Executive Order 13396 tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition the grade of major general or brigadier gen- on February 7, 2006, with respect to Cote Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- eral, as indicated, in accordance with title d’Ivoire; to the Committee on Banking, ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 10, United States Code, section 777; to the Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–2638. A communication from the Sec- titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- Committee on Armed Services. retary, Division of Trading and Markets, Se- tion Supplement: Contracts or Delivery Or- EC–2628. A communication from the Acting curities and Exchange Commission, trans- ders Issued by a Non-DoD Agency’’ Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule Readiness), transmitting the report of an of- ((RIN0750–AI63) (DFARS Case 2014–D014)) re- entitled ‘‘Registration Process for Security- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in ficer authorized to wear the insignia of the Based Swap Dealers and Major Security- the Office of the President of the Senate on grade of rear admiral (lower half) in accord- Based Swap Participants’’ (RIN3235–AL05) re- August 21, 2015; to the Committee on Armed ance with title 10, United States Code, sec- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in Services. tion 777; to the Committee on Armed Serv- the Office of the President of the Senate on EC–2620. A communication from the Direc- ices. August 11, 2015; to the Committee on Bank- tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–2629. A communication from the Direc- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- tor of the Regulatory Management Division, EC–2639. A communication from the Sec- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- retary, Division of Corporate Finance, Secu- titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- rities and Exchange Commission, transmit- tion Supplement: Contractor Personnel Sup- titled ‘‘Methane Sulfonic Acid; Exemption ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- porting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL titled ‘‘Pay Ratio Disclosure’’ (RIN3235– the United States’’ ((RIN0750–AI45) (DFARS No. 9931–07–OCSPP) received during adjourn- AL47) received during adjournment of the Case 2014–D023)) received during adjournment ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Senate in the Office of the President of the of the Senate in the Office of the President dent of the Senate on August 14, 2015; to the Senate on August 11, 2015; to the Committee of the Senate on August 21, 2015; to the Com- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. mittee on Armed Services. Forestry. EC–2640. A communication from the Gen- EC–2621. A communication from the Direc- EC–2630. A communication from the Direc- eral Counsel of the National Credit Union tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition tor of the Regulatory Management Division, Administration, transmitting, pursuant to Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Loans in ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- Areas Having Special Flood Hazards; Final titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- titled ‘‘Lavanduly Senecioate; Exemption Rule’’ (RIN3133–AE40) received during ad- tion Supplement: Use of Military Construc- from the Requirement of a Tolerance’’ (FRL journment of the Senate in the Office of the tion Funds’’ ((RIN0750–AI52) (DFARS Case No. 9930–16–OCSPP) received during adjourn- President of the Senate on August 12, 2015; to 2014–D006)) received during adjournment of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- the Committee on Banking, Housing, and the Senate in the Office of the President of dent of the Senate on August 14, 2015; to the Urban Affairs. the Senate on August 21, 2015; to the Com- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and EC–2641. A communication from the Gen- mittee on Armed Services. Forestry. eral Counsel of the National Credit Union EC–2622. A communication from the Direc- EC–2631. A communication from the Direc- Administration, transmitting, pursuant to tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition tor of the Regulatory Management Division, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Chartering Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- Environmental Protection Agency, transmit- and Field of Membership Manual’’ (RIN3133– ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- AE31) received during adjournment of the titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- titled ‘‘Data Requirements Rule for the 2010 Senate in the Office of the President of the tion Supplement: Acquisition of the Amer- 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Primary Na- Senate on August 12, 2015; to the Committee ican Flag’’ ((RIN0750–AI51) (DFARS Case tional Ambient Air Quality Standard’’ (FRL on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. EC–2642. A communication from the Asso- 2014–D005)) received during adjournment of No. 9930–18–OAR) received during adjourn- ciate General Counsel for Legislation and the Senate in the Office of the President of ment of the Senate in the Office of the Presi- Regulations, Office of Housing-Federal Hous- the Senate on August 21, 2015; to the Com- dent of the Senate on August 14, 2015; to the ing Commissioner, Department of Housing mittee on Armed Services. Committee on Environment and Public and Urban Development, transmitting, pur- EC–2623. A communication from the Direc- Works. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition EC–2632. A communication from the Sec- ‘‘Federal Housing Administration (FHA): Up- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant dating Regulations Governing HUD Fees and ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- to law, a report relative to the export to the the Financing of the Purchase and Installa- titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- People’s Republic of China of items not det- tion of Fire Safety Equipment in FHA-In- tion Supplement: Network Penetration Re- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; sured Healthcare Facilities’’ (RIN2502–AJ27) porting and Contracting for Cloud Services’’ to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and received during adjournment of the Senate ((RIN0750–AI61) (DFARS Case 2013–D018)) re- Urban Affairs. in the Office of the President of the Senate ceived during adjournment of the Senate in EC–2633. A communication from the Direc- on August 20, 2015; to the Committee on the Office of the President of the Senate on tor of Legislative Affairs, Federal Deposit Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. August 21, 2015; to the Committee on Armed Insurance Corporation, transmitting, pursu- EC–2643. A communication from the Dep- Services. ant to law, the report of a rule entitled uty General Counsel of the National Credit EC–2624. A communication from the Direc- ‘‘Loans in Areas Having Special Flood Haz- Union Administration, transmitting, pursu- tor of Defense Procurement and Acquisition ards’’ (RIN3064–AE27) received in the Office ant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘De- Policy, Department of Defense, transmit- of the President of the Senate on August 4, rivatives’’ (RIN3133–AD90) received during ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, adjournment of the Senate in the Office of titled ‘‘Defense Federal Acquisition Regula- and Urban Affairs. the President of the Senate on August 20, tion Supplement: Item Unique Identification EC–2634. A communication from the Sec- 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, Prescription Correction’’ ((RIN0750–AI65) retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- and Urban Affairs. (DFARS Case 2014–D021)) received during ad- ant to law, a report relative to operation of EC–2644. A communication from the Assist- journment of the Senate in the Office of the the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF) for ant Secretary for Export Administration, President of the Senate on August 21, 2015; to fiscal year 2014; to the Committee on Bank- Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- the Committee on Armed Services. ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant EC–2625. A communication from the Acting EC–2635. A communication from the Chair to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Russian Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve Sanctions Addition to the Entity List to Readiness), transmitting a report on the ap- System, transmitting, pursuant to law, a re- Prevent Violations of Russian Industry Sec- proved retirement of Lieutenant General port entitled ‘‘Annual Report to Congress on tor Sanctions’’ (RIN0694–AG66) received dur- Richard P. Mills, United States Marine the Presidential $1 Coin Program’’; to the ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office

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A communication from the Gen- nected disabilities and the rates of depend- report of a rule entitled ‘‘2015–2017 Enterprise eral Counsel, Federal Energy Regulatory ency and indemnity compensation for the Housing Goals’’ (RIN2590–AA65) received dur- Commission, transmitting, pursuant to law, survivors of certain disabled veterans, and ing adjournment of the Senate in the Office the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–122). of the President of the Senate on August 24, Auxiliary Installations, Replacement Facili- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, ties, and Siting and Maintenance Regula- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- and Urban Affairs. tions’’ ((RIN1902–0128) (Docket No. RM12–11– fairs: EC–2646. A communication from the Asso- 003)) received during adjournment of the Report to accompany H.R. 1531, A bill to ciate General Counsel for Legislation and Senate in the Office of the President of the amend title 5, United States Code, to provide Regulations, Office of the Secretary, Depart- Senate on August 11, 2015; to the Committee a pathway for temporary seasonal employees ment of Housing and Urban Development, on Energy and Natural Resources. in Federal land management agencies to transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of EC–2655. A communication from the De- compete for vacant permanent positions a rule entitled ‘‘Revision of Freedom of In- partmental Privacy Officer, Office of the under internal merit promotion procedures, formation Act Regulation’’ (RIN2501–AD57) Secretary, Department of the Interior, trans- and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–123). received during adjournment of the Senate mitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule in the Office of the President of the Senate entitled ‘‘Privacy Act Regulations; Exemp- f on August 24, 2015; to the Committee on tion for the Indian Arts and Crafts Board’’ REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (RIN1090–AB10) received during adjournment EC–2647. A communication from the Sec- of the Senate in the Office of the President The following reports of committees retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- of the Senate on August 26, 2015; to the Com- were submitted: ant to law, a six-month periodic report on mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mr. GRASSLEY, from the Committee the national emergency declared in Execu- EC–2656. A communication from the Dep- on the Judiciary, with an amendment in the tive Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, with uty Chief of the National Forest System, De- nature of a substitute: respect to persons who commit, threaten to partment of Agriculture, transmitting, pur- S. 1137. A bill to amend title 35, United commit, or support terrorism; to the Com- suant to law, a report relative to the final States Code, and the Leahy-Smith America mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- map and boundary for the Grande Ronde Invents Act to make improvements and tech- fairs. Wild and Scenic River in Oregon, added to nical corrections, and for other purposes. EC–2648. A communication from the Sec- the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System; retary of the Treasury, transmitting, pursu- to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- f ant to law, a final report on the national sources. ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS emergency that was declared in Executive EC–2657. A communication from the Assist- Order 13617 of June 25, 2012, with respect to ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- S. 36 Russia; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- tion and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the ing, and Urban Affairs. Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Depart- name of the Senator from West Vir- EC–2649. A communication from the Assist- ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to ginia (Mr. MANCHIN) was added as a co- ant Secretary for Export Administration, law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Bureau of Industry and Security, Depart- Conservation Program: Test Procedures for sponsor of S. 36, a bill to address the ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant External Power Supplies’’ ((RIN1904–AD36) continued threat posed by dangerous to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Amend- (Docket No. EERE–2014–BT–TP–0043)) re- synthetic drugs by amending the Con- ments to the Export Administration Regula- ceived during adjournment of the Senate in trolled Substances Act relating to con- tions: Removal of Special Comprehensive Li- the Office of the President of the Senate on trolled substance analogues. cense Provisions’’ (RIN0694–AG13) received August 25, 2015; to the Committee on Energy S. 298 during adjournment of the Senate in the Of- and Natural Resources. fice of the President of the Senate on August EC–2658. A communication from the Direc- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the 26, 2015; to the Committee on Banking, Hous- tor, Office of Management and Budget, Exec- name of the Senator from Wisconsin ing, and Urban Affairs. utive Office of the President, transmitting, (Mr. JOHNSON) was added as a cosponsor EC–2650. A communication from the Sec- pursuant to law, a report entitled ‘‘OMB Se- of S. 298, a bill to amend titles XIX and retary of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant questration Update Report to the President XXI of the Social Security Act to pro- to law, a report relative to the export to the and Congress for Fiscal Year 2016’’; to the vide States with the option of pro- People’s Republic of China of items not det- Special Committee on Aging; Agriculture, viding services to children with medi- rimental to the U.S. space launch industry; Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Armed Services; Banking, Housing, and cally complex conditions under the Urban Affairs. Urban Affairs; the Budget; Commerce, Medicaid program and Children’s EC–2651. A communication from the Assist- Science, and Transportation; Energy and Health Insurance Program through a ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- Natural Resources; Environment and Public care coordination program focused on tion and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy Works; Select Committee on Ethics; Fi- improving health outcomes for chil- Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Depart- nance; Foreign Relations; Health, Education, dren with medically complex condi- ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to Labor, and Pensions; Homeland Security and tions and lowering costs, and for other law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy Governmental Affairs; Indian Affairs; Select purposes. Conservation Program: Test Procedures for Committee on Intelligence; the Judiciary; Clothes Washers’’ ((RIN1904–AC97) (Docket Rules and Administration; Small Business S. 417 No. EERE–2013–BT–TP–0009)) received during and Entrepreneurship; and Veterans’ Affairs. At the request of Ms. KLOBUCHAR, the adjournment of the Senate in the Office of f name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. the President of the Senate on August 11, SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of REPORTS OF COMMITTEES DURING 2015; to the Committee on Energy and Nat- S. 417, a bill to encourage spectrum li- ural Resources. ADJOURNMENT EC–2652. A communication from the Ad- censees to make unused spectrum ministrator, U.S. Energy Information Ad- Under the authority of the order of available for use by rural and smaller ministration, Department of Energy, trans- the Senate of August 5, 2015, the fol- carriers in order to expand wireless mitting, pursuant to law, a report entitled lowing reports of committees were sub- coverage. ‘‘The Availability and Price of Petroleum mitted on August 28, 2015: S. 520 and Petroleum Products Produced in Coun- By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the tries Other Than Iran’’; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Energy and Natural Resources. without amendment. name of the Senator from Maryland EC–2653. A communication from the Assist- S. 1251. A bill to implement the Amend- (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a cospon- ant General Counsel for Legislation, Regula- ment to the Convention on Future Multilat- sor of S. 520, a bill to amend the tion and Energy Efficiency, Office of Energy eral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Neotropical Migratory Bird Conserva- Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Depart- Fisheries, as adopted at Lisbon, Portugal on tion Act to reauthorize the Act. ment of Energy, transmitting, pursuant to September 28, 2007 (Rept. No. 114–120). S. 559 law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Energy S. 1315. A bill to protect the right of law- Conservation Program for Consumer Prod- abiding citizens to transport knives inter- At the request of Mr. BURR, the name ucts: Definitions and Standards for Grid-En- state, notwithstanding a patchwork of local of the Senator from Colorado (Mr. abled Water Heaters’’ ((RIN1904–AD55) and State prohibitions (Rept. No. 114–121). GARDNER) was added as a cosponsor of

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MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor name of the Senator from New Mexico S. 1126 of S. 1562, a bill to amend the Internal (Mr. HEINRICH) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. COONS, the Revenue Code of 1986 to reform tax- sor of S. 626, a bill to amend title XIX name of the Senator from Missouri ation of alcoholic beverages. of the Social Security Act to cover (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor S. 1608 physician services delivered by of S. 1126, a bill to modify and extend At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the podiatric physicians to ensure access the National Guard State Partnership name of the Senator from Connecticut by Medicaid beneficiaries to appro- Program. (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) was added as a co- priate quality foot and ankle care, to S. 1135 sponsor of S. 1608, a bill to protect the amend title XVIII of such Act to mod- At the request of Mrs. MCCASKILL, safety of the national airspace system ify the requirements for diabetic shoes the name of the Senator from Mis- from the hazardous operation of con- to be included under Medicare, and for other purposes. sissippi (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a sumer drones, and for other purposes. cosponsor of S. 1135, a bill to amend S. 1631 S. 741 title XVIII of the Social Security Act At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the to provide for fairness in hospital pay- name of the Senator from Rhode Island name of the Senator from Minnesota ments under the Medicare program. (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- (Mr. FRANKEN) was added as a cospon- sponsor of S. 741, a bill to authorize the S. 1150 sor of S. 1631, a bill to amend the Em- Administrator of the Environmental At the request of Mrs. MURRAY, the ployee Retirement Income Security Protection Agency to establish a pro- name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue gram of awarding grants to owners or NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. Code of 1986 to modify certain provi- operators of water systems to increase 1150, a bill to provide for increases in sions relating to multiemployer pen- the resiliency or adaptability of the the Federal minimum wage. sions, and for other purposes. systems to any ongoing or forecasted S. 1239 S. 1659 changes to the hydrologic conditions of At the request of Mr. DONNELLY, the At the request of Mr. LEAHY, the a region of the United States. name of the Senator from Missouri name of the Senator from Massachu- S. 804 (Mrs. MCCASKILL) was added as a co- setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- At the request of Ms. COLLINS, the sponsor of S. 1239, a bill to amend the sponsor of S. 1659, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Florida (Mr. Clean Air Act with respect to the eth- Voting Rights Act of 1965 to revise the NELSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. anol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure criteria for determining which States 804, a bill to amend title XVIII of the limitations under that Act. and political subdivisions are subject Social Security Act to specify coverage S. 1333 to section 4 of the Act, and for other of continuous glucose monitoring de- At the request of Mr. GARDNER, the purposes. vices, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from North Caro- S. 1812 S. 843 lina (Mr. TILLIS) was added as a co- At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the At the request of Mr. BROWN, the sponsor of S. 1333, a bill to amend the name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. name of the Senator from Massachu- Controlled Substances Act to exclude CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich 1812, a bill to protect public safety by sponsor of S. 843, a bill to amend title plants from the definition of mari- incentivizing State and local law en- XVIII of the Social Security Act to huana, and for other purposes. forcement to cooperate with Federal count a period of receipt of outpatient S. 1375 immigration law enforcement to pre- observation services in a hospital to- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the vent the release of criminal aliens into ward satisfying the 3-day inpatient name of the Senator from Michigan communities. hospital requirement for coverage of (Ms. STABENOW) was added as a cospon- S. 1830 skilled nursing facility services under sor of S. 1375, a bill to designate as wil- At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the Medicare. derness certain Federal portions of the names of the Senator from Minnesota S. 890 red rock canyons of the Colorado Pla- (Mr. FRANKEN) and the Senator from At the request of Ms. CANTWELL, the teau and the Great Basin Deserts in the New Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE) were names of the Senator from New York State of Utah for the benefit of present added as cosponsors of S. 1830, a bill to (Mr. SCHUMER) and the Senator from and future generations of people in the amend title XVIII of the Social Secu- Hawaii (Mr. SCHATZ) were added as co- United States. rity Act to provide for the coverage of sponsors of S. 890, a bill to amend title marriage and family therapist services 54, United States Code, to provide con- S. 1504 and mental health counselor services sistent and reliable authority for, and At the request of Mr. MURPHY, the for the funding of, the Land and Water name of the Senator from Rhode Island under part B of the Medicare program, Conservation Fund to maximize the ef- (Mr. WHITEHOUSE) was added as a co- and for other purposes. fectiveness of the Fund for future gen- sponsor of S. 1504, a bill to prohibit em- S. 1832 erations, and for other purposes. ployers from requiring low-wage em- At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the S. 928 ployees to enter into covenants not to name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, compete, to require employers to no- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- the names of the Senator from Oregon tify potential employees of any re- sponsor of S. 1832, a bill to provide for (Mr. WYDEN) and the Senator from New quirement to enter into a covenant not increases in the Federal minimum Hampshire (Ms. AYOTTE) were added as to compete, and for other purposes. wage. cosponsors of S. 928, a bill to reauthor- S. 1512 S. 1833 ize the World Trade Center Health Pro- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the At the request of Mr. CASEY, the gram and the September 11th Victim name of the Senator from Michigan name of the Senator from Vermont Compensation Fund of 2001, and for (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor (Mr. LEAHY) was added as a cosponsor other purposes. of S. 1512, a bill to eliminate discrimi- of S. 1833, a bill to amend the Richard S. 993 nation and promote women’s health B. Russell National School Lunch Act At the request of Mr. FRANKEN, the and economic security by ensuring rea- to improve the child and adult care names of the Senator from Massachu- sonable workplace accommodations for food program.

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S. 1944 and Lord’s Resistance Army com- S. 1842 At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the manders from the battlefield and pro- At the request of Mr. SESSIONS, the name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. mote protection and recovery of af- name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor fected communities. CRAPO) was added as a cosponsor of S. of S. 1944, a bill to require each agency S. RES. 242 1842, a bill to ensure State and local to repeal or amend 1 or more rules be- At the request of Ms. MIKULSKI, the compliance with all Federal immigra- fore issuing or amending a rule. names of the Senator from Hawaii (Ms. tion detainers on aliens in custody and S. 1955 HIRONO), the Senator from Minnesota for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the (Ms. KLOBUCHAR), the Senator from S. 1844 name of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Washington (Mrs. MURRAY), the Sen- At the request of Mr. HOEVEN, the MURKOWSKI) was added as a cosponsor ator from North Dakota (Ms. name of the Senator from Maine (Mr. of S. 1955, a bill to amend the Alaska HEITKAMP), the Senator from Cali- KING) was added as a cosponsor of S. Native Claims Settlement Act to pro- fornia (Mrs. FEINSTEIN), the Senator 1844, a bill to amend the Agricultural vide for equitable allotment of land to from California (Mrs. BOXER), the Sen- Marketing Act of 1946 to provide for Alaska Native veterans. ator from Wisconsin (Ms. BALDWIN), the voluntary country of origin labeling S. 1957 Senator from Alaska (Ms. MURKOWSKI) for beef, pork, and chicken. At the request of Mrs. FEINSTEIN, the and the Senator from New Hampshire S. 1852 name of the Senator from South Da- (Ms. AYOTTE) were added as cosponsors At the request of Mr. CASEY, the kota (Mr. ROUNDS) was added as a co- of S. Res. 242, a resolution celebrating name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. sponsor of S. 1957, a bill to require the 25 years of success from the Office of WYDEN) was added as a cosponsor of S. Attorney General to provide State offi- Research on Women’s Health at the 1852, a bill to amend title XIX of the cials with access to criminal history National Institutes of Health. Social Security Act to ensure health information with respect to certain fi- S. RES. 245 insurance coverage continuity for nancial service providers required to At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the former foster youth. undergo State criminal background names of the Senator from Massachu- S. 1856 checks, and for other purposes. setts (Ms. WARREN) and the Senator At the request of Mr. BLUMENTHAL, S. 1966 from Pennsylvania (Mr. CASEY) were the name of the Senator from Mary- At the request of Mr. BOOZMAN, the added as cosponsors of S. Res. 245, a land (Ms. MIKULSKI) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Missouri resolution designating the week begin- sponsor of S. 1856, a bill to amend title (Mr. BLUNT) and the Senator from ning September 13, 2015, as ‘‘National 38, United States Code, to provide for Maryland (Ms. MIKULSKI) were added as Direct Support Professionals Recogni- suspension and removal of employees cosponsors of S. 1966, a bill to amend tion Week’’. of the Department of Veterans Affairs the Richard B. Russell National School f for performance or misconduct that is Lunch Act to require alternative op- a threat to public health or safety and tions for program delivery. AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED to improve accountability of employ- S. 1981 ees of the Department, and for other At the request of Ms. WARREN, the SA 2640. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an purposes. name of the Senator from Oregon (Mr. amendment to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal Revenue Code of S. 1878 MERKLEY) was added as a cosponsor of 1986 to exempt employees with health cov- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the S. 1981, a bill to amend the Fair Credit erage under TRICARE or the Veterans Ad- name of the Senator from Ohio (Mr. Reporting Act to prohibit the use of ministration from being taken into account BROWN) was added as a cosponsor of S. consumer credit checks against pro- for purposes of determining the employers to 1878, a bill to extend the pediatric pri- spective and current employees for the which the employer mandate applies under ority review voucher program. purposes of making adverse employ- the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. S. 1886 ment decisions. SA 2641. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an S. 1982 At the request of Mr. WICKER, the amendment to amendment SA 2640 proposed names of the Senator from Alaska (Ms. At the request of Mr. CARDIN, the by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution MURKOWSKI) and the Senator from names of the Senator from Maryland H.J. Res. 61, supra. Alaska (Mr. SULLIVAN) were added as (Ms. MIKULSKI) and the Senator from SA 2642. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an cosponsors of S. 1886, a bill to reauthor- Oklahoma (Mr. INHOFE) were added as amendment to amendment SA 2641 proposed ize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean cosponsors of S. 1982, a bill to authorize by Mr. MCCONNELL to the amendment SA Observation System Act of 2009 and for a Wall of Remembrance as part of the 2640 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. other purposes. Korean War Veterans Memorial and to SA 2643. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an S. 1919 allow certain private contributions to amendment to the joint resolution H.J. Res. At the request of Mr. LANKFORD, the fund the Wall of Remembrance. 61, supra. name of the Senator from South Caro- S. RES. 108 SA 2644. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the amendment to amendment SA 2643 proposed sor of S. 1919, a bill to amend the Pa- name of the Senator from Missouri by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. tient Protection and Affordable Care (Mr. BLUNT) was added as a cosponsor SA 2645. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an Act to protect rights of conscience of S. Res. 108, a resolution commemo- amendment to the joint resolution H.J. Res. with regard to requirements for cov- rating the discovery of the polio vac- 61, supra. erage of specific items and services, to cine and supporting efforts to eradicate SA 2646. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an amend the Public Health Service Act the disease. amendment to amendment SA 2645 proposed to prohibit certain abortion-related S. RES. 237 by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra. discrimination in governmental activi- At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the ties, and for other purposes. SA 2647. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an name of the Senator from Delaware amendment to amendment SA 2646 proposed S 1932 . (Mr. COONS) was added as a cosponsor by Mr. MCCONNELL to the amendment SA At the request of Mr. BENNET, the of S. Res. 237, a resolution condemning 2645 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint name of the Senator from Idaho (Mr. Joseph Kony and the Lord’s Resistance resolution H.J. Res. 61, supra.

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Mr. MCCONNELL proposed (The resolution, with its preamble, is purposes of determining the employers an amendment to the joint resolution printed in the RECORD of August 5, 2015, to which the employer mandate applies H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) under the Patient Protection and Af- Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt em- f fordable Care Act; as follows: ployees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administra- APPOINTMENTS Strike line three and all that follows and insert: tion from being taken into account for Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I That Congress does not favor the agree- purposes of determining the employers understand appointments were made ment transmitted by the President to Con- to which the employer mandate applies during the adjournment of the Senate, gress on July 19, 2015, under subsection (a) of under the Patient Protection and Af- and I ask they be stated for the section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 fordable Care Act; as follows: RECORD. (42 U.S.C. 2160e) for purposes of prohibiting At the end add the following. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The the taking of any action involving any meas- ‘‘This Act shall take effect 5 days after the Chair, on behalf of the President of the ure of statutory sanctions relief by the date of enactment.’’ United States pursuant to such agreement Senate, pursuant to Public Law 106–286, under subsection (c)(2)(B) of such section. appoints the following Member to serve SA 2646. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed on the Congressional-Executive Com- SA 2641. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed an amendment to amendment SA 2645 mission on the People’s Republic of an amendment to amendment SA 2640 proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the China: the Honorable BEN SASSE of Ne- proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending braska. joint resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to The Chair, on behalf of the majority the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health cov- leader, pursuant to Public Law 96–114, exempt employees with health cov- erage under TRICARE or the Veterans as amended, appoints the following in- erage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into dividual to the Congressional Award Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining Board: David Schiappa of Maryland. the employers to which the employer account for purposes of determining f the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Pro- mandate applies under the Patient Pro- tection and Affordable Care Act; as fol- ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, tection and Affordable Care Act; as fol- lows: SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 lows: Strike ‘‘5’’ and insert ‘‘6’’. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I At the end add the following. ask unanimous consent that when the ‘‘This Act shall take effect 1 day after the SA 2647. Mr. MCCONNELL proposed Senate completes its business today, it date of enactment.’’ an amendment to amendment SA 2646 adjourn until 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sep- proposed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the tember 9; that following the prayer and MCCONNELL proposed an SA 2642. amendment SA 2645 proposed by Mr. pledge, the morning hour be deemed amendment to amendment SA 2641 pro- MCCONNELL to the joint resolution H.J. expired, the Journal of proceedings be posed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the amend- Res. 61, amending the Internal Revenue approved to date, and the time for the ment SA 2640 proposed by Mr. MCCON- Code of 1986 to exempt employees with two leaders be reserved for their use NELL to the joint resolution H.J. Res. health coverage under TRICARE or the later in the day; that following leader 61, amending the Internal Revenue Veterans Administration from being remarks, the Senate resume consider- Code of 1986 to exempt employees with taken into account for purposes of de- ation of H.J. Res. 61, with the time health coverage under TRICARE or the termining the employers to which the until 12:30 p.m. equally divided between Veterans Administration from being employer mandate applies under the the two leaders or their designees; fur- taken into account for purposes of de- Patient Protection and Affordable Care ther, that the Senate recess from 12:30 termining the employers to which the Act; as follows: p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the employer mandate applies under the Strike ‘‘6’’ and insert ‘‘7’’. weekly conference meetings; finally, Patient Protection and Affordable Care f that the time from 2:15 p.m. until 7 Act; as follows: p.m. also be equally divided between Strike ‘‘1 day’’ and insert ‘‘2 days’’. CELEBRATING THE 35TH ANNIVER- SARY OF THE SMALL BUSINESS the two leaders or their designees and SA 2643. MCCONNELL proposed an DEVELOPMENT CENTERS OF THE that the time from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. be amendment to the joint resolution H.J. UNITED STATES controlled by the Democrats and the Res. 61, amending the Internal Revenue time from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. be controlled Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I by the majority. Code of 1986 to exempt employees with ask unanimous consent that the Small health coverage under TRICARE or the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Business Committee be discharged objection, it is so ordered. Veterans Administration from being from further consideration of and the taken into account for purposes of de- Senate now proceed to the consider- f termining the employers to which the ation of S. Res. 243. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. employer mandate applies under the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TOMORROW Patient Protection and Affordable Care objection, it is so ordered. Act; as follows: Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, if The clerk will report the resolution there is no further business to come be- At the end add the following. by title. ‘‘This Act shall take effect 3 days after the fore the Senate, I ask unanimous con- date of enactment.’’ The senior assistant legislative clerk sent that it stand adjourned under the read as follows: previous order. SA 2644. MCCONNELL proposed an A resolution (S. Res. 243) celebrating the There being no objection, the Senate, amendment to amendment SA 2643 pro- 35th anniversary of the Small Business De- at 6:25 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- posed by Mr. MCCONNELL to the joint velopment Centers of the United States. day, September 9, 2015, at 10 a.m. resolution H.J. Res. 61, amending the There being no objection, the Senate f Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ex- proceeded to consider the resolution. empt employees with health coverage Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I NOMINATIONS under TRICARE or the Veterans Ad- ask unanimous consent that the reso- Executive nominations received by ministration from being taken into ac- lution be agreed to, the preamble be the Senate:

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THE JUDICIARY HENRY C. BROWN ROLAND L. MATTHEWS MIRYAM D. C. BRUNSON JULIE A. MAXWELL CLARE E. CONNORS, OF HAWAII, TO BE UNITED STATES PAUL F. BUSHEY RAMIRO MAYA, JR. DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF HAWAII, VICE PETER A. CAGGIANO II ASUERO N. MAYO, JR. SUSAN OKI MOLLWAY, RETIRING. SHAWN M. CALVERT MARLON MCBRIDE STEPHANIE A. GALLAGHER, OF MARYLAND, TO BE JOSIEL CARRASQUILLOMORALES SHANNON T. MCCRORY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF JEFFREY P. CHAMBERLAIN CHRISTOPHER S. MCLEAN MARYLAND, VICE WILLIAM D. QUARLES, JR., RETIRING. MARTIN J. CHEMAN DANIELLE R. MEDAGLIA MARY S. MCELROY, OF RHODE ISLAND, TO BE UNITED MICHAEL C. CHERRY JONATHAN W. MEISEL STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE JASON C. CHRISTENSON MICHAEL K. MEUMANN ISLAND, VICE MARY M. LISI, RETIRING. STEPHEN L. CHRISTIAN ANDREW J. MEYERS ERIC P. CHRISTIANSEN, JR. JASON L. MILES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HEATHER J. CLANCY MARVIN B. MILLAR JAMES G. CLARK SAMUEL R. MILLER EDWARD L. GILMORE, OF ILLINOIS, TO BE UNITED WILLIAM J. CLARK ZACHARY T. MILLER STATES MARSHAL FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF IL- ERIC S. CLARKE JEFF R. MILNE LINOIS FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE DARRYL JOHN D. CLEMONS DAVID A. MITCHELL KEITH MCPHERSON, TERM EXPIRED. JARED L. CLINGER KEITH C. MIXON IN THE AIR FORCE ANDY R. CLINKSCALES FAMARLON L. MOBLEY FRANKIE C. COCHIAOSUE LATASHA L. MOODYLOVE THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED KIM M. COHEN CHRISTOPHER L. MOORE STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE ADAM J. COLLINS RICHARD B. MOORE OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER JAMES D. COOK SHANE A. MORRIS TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: ARMANDO V. CORRAL JOHN A. MOTT CHRISTOPHER COURTLAND JESSICA L. MURNOCK To be brigadier general BRIAN M. COZINE DEREK S. NEAL DANA E. CROW RANDALL W. NEWMAN COL. MICHAEL E. FLANAGAN STEPHEN M. CROW MICHELLE D. NHAMBURE THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED LANCE J. CULVER SHAWN M. OBRIEN STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE SHERMOAN L. DAIYAAN ROSENDO PAGAN OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER KENNETH R. DARNALL PHILBERT J. PALMORE TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: PAUL R. DAVIS MATTHEW C. PAUL LARRY R. DEAN ANTHONY J. PETE To be brigadier general VICTOR M. DIAZ III KEVIN D. PIERCE COL. DAVID W. SILVA II MICHAEL D. DOLGE MARTIN P. PLYS, JR. BRIAN T. DONAHUE KEVIN A. POOLE THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED JOHN C. DOSS EUGENE T. PORTER STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE AMY E. DOWNING PHILLIP B. POTEET OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER GERALD J. D. DUENAS STEVEN POWER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: THERESA L. ELLISON MATTHEW A. PRICE To be brigadier general PATRICK C. EVANS RHEA M. PRITCHETT BRYAN J. FENCL ANDRES R. RAMIREZ III COL. PHILIP R. SHERIDAN GREGORY A. FEND ELDRED K. RAMTAHAL THE FOLLOWING AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE UNITED KIMBERLY A. FERGUSON LUKE RICHARDS STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RESERVE DAWN M. FICK SEAN R. RICHARDSON OF THE AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER ALAIN G. FISHER MICHAEL K. RILEY JAMES R. RITCH TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: MARC J. FLEURANT CASSANDRA N. FORRESTER DOMINGOS S. ROBINSON To be brigadier general MISTI L. FRODYMA LEON L. ROGERS ALEXANDER GARCIA ORLANDO R. ROJASBANREY COL. TIMOTHY J. LABARGE OMAR GARCIA GEORGE W. ROLLINSON IN THE ARMY VINCENTE GARCIA GILBERTO C. ROLON CHAE GAYLES ANGEL R. ROSADOPADILLA THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JAMES J. GEISHAKER JOSEPH L. ROSEN IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- MATTHEW M. GOMEZ CHRISTOPHER M. ROZHON CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: ERIC M. GOULDTHORPE DINA D. RUCK JOSEPH A. GRANDE, JR. THOMAS H. RUTH III To be brigadier general JESSIE K. GRIFFITH III JESSICA M. SALGADO SHAWN D. SANBORN COL. KRISTAN L. K. HERICKS ADAM M. GRIM STEVEN D. GUTIERREZ MICHAEL A. SANSONE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT THOMAS W. HAAS DONALD C. SANTILLO IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDI- TODD C. HANKS NATHAN R. SAWYER CATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: SCOTT E. HELMORE JOHN M. SCHMITT To be major general BROOK E. HESS DENNIS L. SHELDEN LUCAS S. HIGHTOWER ERIC L. SHEPHERD BRIG. GEN. JODY J. DANIELS CHRISTOPHER M. HILL JASON L. SHICK ROBERT T. HOFFMAN JESSICA A. SHUEY IN THE AIR FORCE DAVID L. HOSLER SAMSON T. SIDER STEPHANIE R. M. SIMMONS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT JOHN A. HOTEK JAMES E. HOWELL III BRUCE A. SKRABANEK IN THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR ALLEN M. SLITER FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: CHRISTOPHER S. HOWSER MICAH R. HUTCHINS JOHN K. SNYDER To be colonel ANGELA B. HYSON PIERRE A. SPRATT JEFFREY J. IGNATOWSKI SHANNON V. STAMBERSKY KYLE J. WELD SEAN P. IMBS RONALD H. STEWART, JR. JOHN B. STRINGER, JR. IN THE ARMY JEFFREY J. JABLONSKI FENICIA L. JACKSON DOMINIC J. TANGLAO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT CHARLES V. JAQUILLARD DAVID L. TAYLOR, JR. TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY SEANA M. JARDIN FRANYATE D. TAYLOR UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRIAN L. JETER MICHAEL J. THIESFELD CHRISTOPHER D. JOHNSON DAVID L. THOMPSON To be lieutenant colonel LARRY P. JOHNSON STEPHEN A. THORPE JOHN S. THYNG MATTHEW P. TARJICK DAVID W. JONES RONALD M. JONES MIGUEL A. TORRES THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT VERNON L. JONES, JR. ANDRE L. TOUSSAINT TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MICHAEL T. JORDAN ANITA R. TREPANIER UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JENNIFER S. KARIM TIMOTHY S. TROYER To be lieutenant colonel MICHAEL T. KIM THOMAS J. TROYN BRIAN M. KNIERIEM DENNIS J. UTT JONATHAN S. ACKISS STEPHEN T. KOEHLER BERNARD D. VANBROCKLIN CORNELIUS L. ALLEN, JR. CODY W. KOERWITZ CHRISTOPHER K. VENTERS JONATHAN E. ALLEN ANDREW T. KOSCHNIK WILLIAM H. VICK, JR. REGAN J. ALLEN WILLIAM R. KOST CLAUDE E. WALKER JACQUELINE E. BAIRD THOMAS D. KRUPP DAMON K. WALKER CHRISTOPHER W. BAKER MATTHEW L. KUHNS BARRY L. WALSH, JR. KAREN A. BAKER WESLEY J. KWASNEY JEREMY H. WEESTRAND PATRICK J. BAKER WILLIAM E. LAASE DONNA L. I. WELCH JACKSON L. BALL HEATHER D. LABRECQUE MATTHEW R. WESTERN THERON P. BALLARD JUAN C. LAGO ANTHONY K. WHITFIELD JEROME K. BARNARD BARRCARY J. LANE CARL D. WHITMAN, JR. CHRISTOPHER P. BARTOS TYRONNE G. LASTRAPES DENNIS F. WILLIAMS RICHARD T. BASYE JOEL K. LEFLORE TERRENCE A. WILLIAMS PAUL B. BEDNAR CLAIRE LINDLEY ANTHONY L. WILSON JASON A. BERDOU CARLOS A. LOCK GORDON L. WILSON DANIEL J. BIDETTI JAMES T. LOCKLEAR MELVIN E. WRIGHTSIL WALTER M. BIELECKI CHRISTOPHER S. LOWERY MICHAEL D. WROBLEWSKI BOYD R. BINGHAM JEFFREY L. LUCOWITZ JENNIFER R. ZAIS CHAD J. BLACKETER THOMAS R. LUTZ D011349 RON L. BLANCH BRIAN W. MACK D011462 BRYAN A. BLITCH CARMELO T. MADERA D011538 DANGELO A. BLOUNT STEPHEN MAGNER D011859 JAMES E. BLUMAN MICHAEL R. MAI D012121 THOMAS R. BOLAND PATRICK M. MAJOR D012472 FREEMAN T. BONNETTE ANTHONY P. MARANTE D012659 ALFRED S. BOONE JESSE R. MARSALIS THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT JOSEPH M. BOROVICKA RICHARD J. MARSDEN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY PETER C. BOYER KATIE E. MATTHEW UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624:

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RAMIREZ CRAIG R. BENDER ELIZABETH J. HELLAND ANGELA E. REBER WAYNE L. BLAS JAMES R. HENRY JOHN M. REEDER THOMAS J. BLOOMFIELD ALEXCIE A. HERBERT THOMAS R. RENNER TODD A. BOOK JANET L. HERRICK BLANCA E. REYES CRYSTAL X. BORING DOUGLAS C. HESS ISMAEL REYES DAVID M. BORNN DUSTIN G. HEUMPHREUS KRISTINA L. RICHARDSON BRETT J. BOSTON CAROL M. HICKEY KEVIN T. RILEY ANASTASIA BRESLOWKYNASTON ULEKEYA S. HILL MELISSA A. RINGHISEN ROBERT E. BREWER CHRISTOPHER S. HOBGOOD BART C. RITCHEY JAMES B. BRINDLE JAMES M. HOFFMAN II ANDRE G. RIVIER MICHAEL A. BROCK JARED A. HOFFMAN KILLAURIN O. ROBERTS BYRON J. BROWN CHARLES D. HOOD DANIEL H. ROBINSON JEANETTE P. A. BROWN TIMOTHY A. HUNT THEODORE M. RODILL, JR. JOSEPH G. BRUHL RICHARD A. HUNTER SHANE A. ROPPOLI THOMAS E. BURNEY, JR. PATRICK J. O. HUSTED MATTHEW R. RUCKMAN JASON E. BURNS DANIEL P. HUYNH BRADLEY S. RUDDER MALCOLM S. BUSH TIMOTHY A. HYDE ANDREW M. RUIZ STEVEN R. CALDER ZACHARY P. HYLEMAN TIMOTHY D. RUSTAD SILAS J. CALHOUN ZACHARY T. IRVINE MICHAEL S. RYAN CHARLES H. CANON CHRISTOPHER J. IWAN JIMMY C. SALAZAR KEVIN K. CARLILE MATTHEW R. JENSEN JESSE L. SANDEFER WILLIAM E. CARRUTH CHRISTOPHER L. JOHNSON BENJAMIN F. SANGSTER EDWARD M. CERER, SR. CRAIG W. JOHNSON HERIBERTO SANTIAGOACEVEDO PETER C. J. CHARBONNEAU LONNIE D. JOHNSTON MICHAEL A. SAPP SCOTT T. CHILDERS PAUL D. JOHNSTON RACHEL E. SARLES MELVIN A. CHISOLM BRYAN G. JUNTUNEN TIMOTHY M. SAWYER JOSEPH C. CHRETIEN JEFFREY M. KALDAHL KENNETH A. SCERBO ROBERT H. CHUNG BRANT E. KANANEN TINA M. SCHOENBERGER HEATHER A. CLEVENGER CRISTIAN A. KEELS PATRICK M. SCHOOF CHRISTOPHER L. CLINE CURTIS J. KELLOGG LLOYD D. SCOTT MARK A. COBOS JULIE A. KELLUM MICHAEL B. SHATTAN JASON R. CODY ROY D. KEMPF RYAN L. SHAW CRAIG C. COLUCCI JOEL P. KLEEHAMMER PAUL E. SHERMAN JENNIFER J. COLVIN MATTHEW E. KOPP JOHN W. SHERMER CLAYTON L. COMBS ADAM M. KORDISH JOSEPH J. SHIMERDLA JOSHUA J. CONNER ANDREW M. KOVANEN RYAN C. SHIPLEY STEPHEN F. CORTEZ CHRISTINA J. KRETCHMAN ELDRIDGE R. SINGLETON RUSSELL M. CORWIN JUSTINE S. KRUMM DENNIS B. SLATON JAMES A. COVINGTON, JR. JOSEPH R. KRUPA DAVID J. SMITH GEORGE W. COWLES III KRISTOFER H. KVAM MATTHEW B. SMITH GEOFFREY B. CRAFTS STEVEN J. LACY SCOTT A. SMITSON THERESA K. E. CROSS VINCENT C. LAI HOWARD M. SMYTH MICHAEL E. CUSHWA JEFFREY J. LAKNER MELISSA A. SOLSBURY JOHN H. DABOLT IV KYLE W. LANDS ISAAC M. SOUTH RICHARD J. DANGELO JAMES F. LAWSON JAYSON R. SPANGLER BRIAN L. DAVID PATRICK Y. K. LEE ROBERT J. SPIVEY RICHARD A. DAVILA, JR. MICHAEL D. LOVE JULIAN P. STAMPS BRIAN R. DAVIS CHRISTOPHER J. LOWRANCE DANIEL R. STANTON III ROBERT A. DEES QUAN H. T. LU ROTUNDA K. STOKES RAYMOND G. DELUCIO JOSE A. LUGOPEREZ MICHAEL A. STONE ANDREW C. DERMANOSKI BRIAN P. LUTI CECIL A. STRICKLAND BRENDON K. DEVER POLARIS X. LUU TISSA L. STROUSE TYPHANIE Y. DIAL THANG V. LY JORDON E. SWAIN RICHARD M. DIXON, JR. CAMILLE L. MACK JOHN SYERS INDIRA R. DONEGAN JAVIER MADRIGAL WILLIAM C. TAYLOR JULIA M. DONLEY NATHAN M. MANN MICHAEL J. TEMKO MICHAEL B. DORSCHNER PHILLIP G. MANN JOSHUA W. THIBEAULT GABRIEL R. DOWNEY II KYLE B. MARCRUM CHRISTOPHER J. THOENDEL JONATHAN T. DRAKE ERIC J. MARION LESLIE W. THOMPSON BRIAN P. DUNN NATHAN D. MARTIN ALAN W. THROOP DAMON J. M. DURALL ANGELICA R. MARTINEZ STANLEY O. THURSTON DENTON L. DYE MICHAEL C. MAYS ANTHONY L. TINGLE CHRISTOPHER I. EASTBURG BRIAN A. MCCALL STEVEN L. TINGLEY HEINZ EDER CHRISTOPHER S. MCCLURE THOMAS E. TOLMAN JAMES T. EDWARDS, JR. KEVIN J. MCCULLAGH CATARINA J. TRAN ELIAS L. EL ORM MICHAEL E. MCINERNEY PAUL E. TROY ADAM W. ENNIS SHAWN P. MCMAHON WILLIAM E. TURNER JAMES R. ENOS PATRICK B. MCNEACE AUGUSTUS O. TUTU, JR. DARIUS D. ERVIN TIMOTHY T. MEASNER JEFFREY B. VANSICKLE DEVIN H. ESELIUS THOMAS H. MELTON II KEITH S. VANYO CRAIG L. EVANS MARC T. MEYLE ALEXANDER S. VINDMAN LEE A. EVANS ROBERT Y. MIHARA RYAN K. WAINWRIGHT REGINALD K. EVANS JANIS C. MIKITS KEITH W. WALTHALL NEIL C. EVERINGHAM CHRISTOPHER J. MILLER MARK E. WARDER BENJAMIN J. FERNANDES ERIC W. MILLER ALAN R. WARMBIER CHANTAL A. FIELDMAN ANGEL I. MIRANDA DENNIS D. WATTERS, JR. JASON C. FINCH BOUNYASITH MITTHIVONG JAMES R. WEARE JEREMY J. FINN WILLIAM C. MOODY KEITH B. WEIDNER JAMES C. FINOCCHIARO LOUIS A. MORRIS JAMES W. WELCH DANIEL R. FITCH TIMOTHY J. MORROW BRIAN S. WESTERFIELD GREGORY B. FITCH GREGORY W. NAPOLI SHAWN E. WHITMORE STANLEY FLORKOWSKI MICHAEL P. NEEDHAM JARROD P. WICKLINE NORA L. FLOTT SCOTT J. NELSON CHRISTOPHER M. WILKINSON ERIC S. FOWLER DAVID L. NEWELL FREDRICK O. WILLIAMS BRIAN D. FRULAND HAC D. NGUYEN PAUL M. WILLIAMS CHAD W. FURNE JACOB P. NINAS NORMAN L. WILSON II SUSAN M. GALICH RYAN C. NOMURA LISA L. WINEGAR KEVIN W. GARFIELD MARGARET A. NOWICKI CLIFFORD M. WOODBURN BENJAMIN T. GATZKE ROBERT A. NOWICKI WILLIAM C. WRIGHT HEATH A. GIESECKE DAVID P. OAKLEY JUN Y. YI KEITH M. GIESEKE TIMOTHY S. OBRYANT MATTHEW C. YIENGST EVANS L. GILLIARD SHERRY K. OEHLER WILLIAM T. YOUNG MATTHEW D. GIOVANNI BRIAN W. OERTEL DOUGLAS W. ZIMMERMAN STACY H. GODSHALL JOSEPH E. OHANLON III D002999 GARY J. GOLUBSKI IRVIN W. OLIVER, JR. D011942 JASON A. GONZALES ELLIOT H. OLMSTEAD D012030 MIGUEL A. GONZALEZQUINONES EDWARD ORTIZVAZQUEZ D012034 NATHAN K. GOODALL JAMON B. OSBORNE D012047 BENNETT GREEN RAMON J. OSORIO D012183 CASON S. GREEN STERLING J. PACKER D012283 DANIEL S. GREEN ROMEL C. PAJIMULA D012292 MATTHEW R. GREGORY RAFAL PANASIUK D012622

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G001139 BRIAN A. FERGUSON DENNIS O. LOCKHART G001378 TIMOTHY J. FERGUSON MICHAEL T. LOFTUS G010029 JOHN V. FERRY JOHN F. LORY G010052 MICHAEL C. FIRMIN BRADLEY S. LOUDON G010108 JUDDSON C. FLORIS HARVEY R. LOWELL G010299 MICHAEL J. FOOTE SEAN P. LUCAS G010301 CHARLES A. FORD KENT M. MACGREGOR G010310 MICHAEL J. FORTENBERRY SIMON A. MACIOCH THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT THOMAS J. FOURNIER AMANDA L. MACWHIRTER TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY GREGORY R. FOXX TOD T. MARCHAND UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: DAVID C. FREEMAN ERIC W. MARHOVER REID E. FURMAN CHRISTIAN M. MARIANI To be lieutenant colonel ANTERRIO C. GAINWELL WILLIAM J. MARM JOHN D. GARCIA BRYAN M. MARTIN MATTHEW T. ADAMCZYK SEAMUS P. GARRETT LINDSAY R. C. MATTHEWS DEVON F. ADKINSON, JR. DANIEL A. GATES RYAN G. MAYFIELD MATTHEW J. ALBERTUS TIMOTHY D. GATLIN SEAN M. MCBRIDE GREGORY K. ALEXANDER ROGER A. GAVRILUK MARGARET L. MCGUNEGLE NATHAN G. ALLARD CASEY T. GEIST STEVEN B. MCGUNEGLE KELLY T. ALLEN MICHAEL J. GEORGE GEORGE C. MCINGVALE III TERRENCE J. ALVAREZ JOHN G. GIBSON MATTHEW P. MCQUILTON JUSTIN C. AMBURGEY ERIC J. GILGE GLENN C. MCQUOWN III RUSSELL J. AMES ANTHONY F. GIORDANO DAVID O. MCRAE BENJAMIN L. ANDERSON COREY A. GIVENS BRIAN H. MEHAN JASON G. ANDERSON THOMAS A. GOETTKE NICHOLAS O. MELIN SPENCER M. ANDERSON JONATHAN P. GRAEBENER ERIC G. MELLOH JAMES E. ARMSTRONG III DAVID J. GRAHAM ANN M. MEREDITH JOHN M. AUTEN III PAUL M. GRANT CHRISTOPHER J. MIDBERRY VICTOR M. BAEZAN III PETER M. GRAY STEPHEN P. MIDKIFF ANDREW J. BAKER CHARLES A. GREEN WILLIAM J. MILLER JOHN L. BAKER, JR. BRANDON S. GRIFFIN TRAVIS W. MILLS MICHAEL L. BANDY TERRY D. HAHN TROY A. MILLS JEROME A. BARBOUR DANIEL S. HALL MICHAEL L. MINCE AARON D. BARREDA LARRY C. HALSEY DANIEL D. MITCHELL JEFFREY J. BARTA BRET M. HAMILTON GEORGE A. MITROKA III MARK A. BARTON JOSEPH R. HAMMOND JEFFREY D. MIX MARK E. BATTJES CHRISTOPHER C. HAMMONDS CASEY M. MOES SHAWN M. BAULT ALAN M. HAMMONS BRYAN M. MOFFATT RICHARD E. BAYLIE JODY D. HANSEN NATHAN A. MOLICA DANIEL K. BENSON WILLIAM G. HANSEN HECTOR A. MONTEMAYOR MICHAEL R. BERRIMAN RYAN M. HANSON TOMAS I. MOORE ANTHONY J. BIANCHI ELLIOTT R. HARRIS BENJAMIN L. MORALES JOHN D. BISHOP JAMES J. HART DAVID W. MORGAN RHETT A. BLACKMON JONATHAN P. HARVEY KENNETH S. MORLEY SCOTT R. BLANCHARD JAMES P. HARWELL JOHN A. MORRIS III CHARLES D. BOVEY III JIMMY L. HATHAWAY SHELDON A. MORRIS MARTIN J. BOWLING BEAU A. HENDRICKS JAMES M. MOSS KEVIN B. BOWMAN JAMES H. HITE IV KYLE T. MOULTON DONALD T. BRAMAN MATTHEW B. HOLMES KEVIN J. MOYER JESSIE J. BREWSTER BRIAN A. HOOKS CHRISTOPHER MUGAVERO AARON D. BRIGHT MATTHEW D. HOPPER JAMES E. MULLIN III NICOLE A. BROOKS JOHN P. HORNING ZACHARY J. MUNDELL MATTHEW M. BROWN KRISTOPHER H. HOWELL NEIL J. MYRES JAMES L. BROWNING WILBUR W. HSU BRADLEY S. NELSON MARK A. BRZOZOWSKI NATHAN M. HUBBARD KURT L. NELSON TROY C. BUCHER TIMOTHY P. HUDSON PATRICK R. NELSON NICHOLAS T. BUGAJSKI DON P. HURSEY JOHN T. NEWMAN WILLIAM BURDEN BRANDON J. IKER PATRIC A. NICHOLS REED A. BURGGRABE BRIAN A. JACOBS CECIL C. NIX IV JEFFERY T. BURROUGHS TIMOTHY R. JAEGER TOM M. NOBLE CRAIG W. BUTERA COREY M. JAMES CHRISTOPHER S. NUNN KARL R. BUTLER ERIC M. JANKOWSKI BRIAN A. OBERG CHAD W. CALDWELL MATTHEW J. JEMMOTT THERESE L. OBIDINSKI PEDRO A. CAMACHO III EDGAR A. JIMENEZ JOHN H. OBRIEN IV CHRISTOPHER D. CARPENTIER CAYTON L. JOHNSON DAVID J. OHEARN BARRY S. CARTER ERIC B. JOHNSON JEFFREY S. PALAZZINI KEITH L. CARTER RICHARD B. JOHNSON ANDY J. PANNIER JOHANNES E. CASTRO TRACY D. JOHNSON KENT W. PARK LARRY D. CASWELL, JR. BRYAN C. JONES JEROME A. PARKER DONALD L. CHERRY, JR. CULLEN A. JONES KEVIN M. PAYNE MATTHEW B. CHITTY HUGH W. A. JONES JAMES H. B. PEAY IV LAURENCE J. CHRISTIAN KENNETH R. JONES MICHAEL M. PECINA STEPHEN L. CLOWER KIRK J. JUNKER JASON E. PELLETIER CHRISTOPHER H. CLYDE JOSEPH A. KATZ TIMOTHY N. PETERMAN CLINTON R. CODY JAMES B. KAVANAUGH JASON A. PIERI DAVID S. COLLINS DANIEL P. KEARNEY NORMAN L. POLLOCK XAVIER COLON COLLIN K. KEENAN MICHAEL A. PORCELLI MICHAEL R. CONDON JIM D. KEIRSEY AARON M. POULIN KATE M. H. CONKEY MATTHEW F. KELLY KEVIN R. PUGH DAVID M. CONNER RYAN C. KENDALL GREGORY G. RALLS JOSEPH F. CONNOLLY III DANIEL R. KENT CHAD M. RAMSKUGLER CHRISTINA N. COOK ADAM R. KEOWN MATTHEW S. RASMUSSEN JAMES P. COOK JEFFREY J. KERSEY ARIC J. RAUS WILLIAM F. CORYELL KEVIN J. KEY TRAVIS J. RAYFIELD THOMAS B. CRAIG BRYAN R. KILBRIDE JOHN A. REDFORD JARED A. CRAIN NGAN M. KIM CHRISTOPHER E. REICH MARK J. CROW ADISA T. KING STEPHEN A. RESCH AUSTIN S. CRUZ CHRISTOPHER J. KIRKPATRICK LISA T. REYES BRENDAN J. CULLINAN ERIK A. KJONNEROD JOSHUA R. RICHARDSON AARON J. CULP CHRISTOPHER D. KLEIN RANDY R. RIKER JOE D. CURTIS SAMUEL W. KLINE TYWANA D. ROBINSON KRISTEN N. DAHLE JONATHAN S. KLUCK KENNETH P. ROCKWELL TODD M. DANIELS ANDREW J. KNIGHT STACY E. RODGERS DAVID P.T. DAVID RYAN T. KRANC EDUARDO D. RODRIGUEZ HENRY B. DAVIS IV ERIC V. KREITZ TIMMY L. ROSE JOHN B. DAVIS III JAMES L. KRUEGER DAVID B. ROWLAND VICTOR D. DEESE KWENTON K. KUHLMAN AARON J. SADUSKY CHRISTOPHER J. DEMURE SCOTT A. KUTSCHER GREGORY SAKIMURA KIRBY R. DENNIS JASON J. LAGEMAN KEVIN A. SALGE ETHAN P. DIAL MATTHEW A. LANDRUM JASON V. SAMA JEFFREY P. DIMARZIO CONNIE M. LANE DAVID R. SANDOVAL ETHAN J. DIVEN SHOSHANNAH B. LANE BRIAN R. SAUL AARON B. DIXON JARRED M. LANG BRIAN D. SAWSER STEPHEN G. DOBBINS NEAL J. LAPE ADAM M. SAWYER THOMAS P. DONATELLE EDWARD B. LAROSA MICHAEL A. SCHAAD WILLIAM J. DOUGHERTY EDUARDO J. LARUMBE VICTOR H. SCHARSTEIN KENNETH M. DWYER IAN J. LAUER NICHOLAS C. SCHENCK JONATHAN G. ELIAS JASON C. LAUER DEREK I. SCHMECK AARON C. ELLIOTT HARRIS T. LAWRENCE III RYAN L. SCHROCK ROBERT L. ELLIOTT JOSEPH E. LEACH DAMON T. SCHWAN CHRISTOPHER M. ELLIS ALEXANDER R. LEE KHIRSTEN T. SCHWENN JOSEPH E. ELSNER MARK D. LEHENBAUER JAMES H. SCOTT III DANIEL C. ENSLEN ANDREW J. LENNOX SEANEGAN P. SCULLEY CHARLES E. ERGENBRIGHT NATHAN L. LEWIS JUAN C. C. SEGURA FRANK J. FAIR CHRISTOPHER D. LHEUREUX AARON C. SESSOMS DENNIS W. FAULKNER STEWART C. LINDSAY JUSTIN J. SHAFFER WHITNEY O. FEES CHARLES M. LINGENFELTER DEVAN J. SHANNON

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FRY CHRISTIAN J. AUGER ROBERT C. STANTON, JR. WILLIAM H. GALLAGHER MICHAEL T. AUGUSTYN ANDREW C. STEADMAN JOHN M. GREEN III JOHN F. CASILIO PERRY O. STIEMKE KARSTEN J. HAIN JONATHON K. CHARFAUROS JOHN C. STROH III JAMES M. HAWKINS BRIAN W. CHRISTNER GREGORY M. STROUD TAWFIQ N. HAZBOUN PETER J. A. DANCEL RACHEL D. V. SULLIVAN BRENT M. HIEBERT DANE C. ELLES SHAWN D. SUMTER ANDREW J. HOPPE EDWARD A. FOSSON BRIAN E. SUPKO PATRICK A. HUNTER DANIEL J. B. GUTIERREZ JOHNNY R. SUTTON III STEPHEN B. HUTTON KATHRYN A. GUTIERREZ JEREM G. SWENDDAL SHIN J. KIM THOMAS D. HALLAM SCOTT F. SWILLEY JIMMY H. KU CARL A. HANSEN NATHAN E. SWINDLER YALE A. LEE HEATHER M. HESS GABRIEL A. SZODY ERIK J. LIGAS MICHAEL R. HIGHTOWER JONATHAN P. TACKABERRY JAMES C. M. LISH WESLEY J. HOWARD BENJAMIN A. TAYLOR LANDON E. LUDWICK JOSEPH L. IACOVONE KEVIN R. TAYLOR CHRISTOPHER P. MALY MATTHEW J. LENZER RICHARD P. TAYLOR RICHARD A. MCKINNEY, JR. KIMBERLY I. MAZUR FRANK TEDESCHI KRISTINA B. MENDOZA SETH T. MCGUIRE JOSHUA P. THIEL EVAN P. MOODY JAMES B. MCKELVIE ISRAEL A. THOMPSON ALEXANDER D. PAUL RONNIE A. MOJZIS MASON D. THOMPSON DAVID G. QUINTERO RACHAEL M. MUSSER ERIC L. TISLAND MONICA L. RANCOURT ROSS A. PENROD JASON M. TODD NICOLE M. REDDOUT AUSTIN A. RASBACH WILLIAM J. TOLBERT JENNA M. REDGATE JASON R. RAY JASON C. TOOLE OSCAR A. RODRIGUEZRAMOS CHRISTOPHER A. SANDMEL VICTOR J. TORRESFERNANDEZ NICHOLAS K. RORICK TYLER R. SCHARAR ERIC A. TRESCHL BLAKE M. ROSACKER JASON A. SCHECHTER GREGORY E. TURNER GRANT R. RUTHERFORD JAMES O. SHAMBLEY ROBERT E. UNDERWOOD III JAMES A. SHAUL RAFAEL E. SUAZO JAMES W. UPTGRAFT II KELLY B. SLICHTER ROBERT M. SYRE JULIAN T. URQUIDEZ VINCENT J. SLOVAN SHAWN E. TALLEY ALBERT A. VIGILANTE, JR. JEFFREY T. SMITH RYAN W. THRUN ANDREW K. VISSER DOUGLAS D. STEFFY RUSSELL B. TORGESEN ROGER P. WALESKI, JR. WALTER D. THAMES TERRENCE G. WHITE STEPHEN C. WALKER JUSTIN I. WATSON RUFUS D. WATSON BRYAN K. WILSON CHRISTOPHER J. WEHRI BILLY D. WOODWARD THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT SCOTT D. WENCE CHESTER J. WYCKOFF TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOSEPH E. WESTERMAN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MARCUS C. WHITE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY To be lieutenant commander SONJA L. WHITEHEAD UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRETT A. WIERSMA FREDERIC ALBESA ANDREW J. WIKER To be lieutenant commander CHRISTOPHER L. ALLEN ALEX F. G. AMPER JOHN M. R. WILCOX CARA M. ADDISON IAN E. BARR JAMES M. WILES EMILEE K. BALDINI JENNIFER M. BIBY CHARLES M. WILLIAMS KRISTI H. BAO HEATHER M. BOWMAN ARLIN R. WILSHER III BRYAN C. BARLETTO CHRISTOPHER M. BUCHANAN CHAD J. WITHERELL RONISHA T. BEASLEY JASON P. BUONVINO MARTIN A. WOHLGEMUTH TIMOTHY D. BERGSTROM REYNALDO R. CABANA III BRYAN T. WOODY NATASHA T. BODE DON C. CADE MATTHEW T. WORK JESSICA J. BURRELL LUPEI CHOU FREDRICK J. WRIGHT, JR. CHRISTINA R. CAETANO MICHAEL J. COLLINS CHRISTOPHER T. YOUNG THERESA J. CHAMP SHELLEY CONYERS BRION D. YOUTZ ANDREW S. CLAYTON VAUGHN B. COOPER JAMES A. ZANELLA ROSS S. ERICSON MARK A. COWANS, JR. JONATHAN S. ZIMMER KYLE FRALICK SHANNON M. DANIELS JAMES E. ZOIZACK NICOLAUS C. GRUESEN HEIDI M. DAVIS D003114 PAUL T. HOCHMUTH, JR. JAMES A. DAVIS D004286 LATHAM T. HUDSON CHARLES M. DEIBLER D010085 TODD E. HUTCHINS JUSTIN T. DEVOE D010375 PATRICK O. JACKSON RYAN P. DIPAOLO D010646 MICHAEL E. JONES MICHAEL B. DIPROSPERO D011051 NICHOLAS J. KADLEC REBECCA R. DREMANN D012327 DANIEL B. LEARY CRAIG T. DZIEWIATKOWSKI D012380 JENNIFER L. MYERS DAVID C. EGGERS D012386 AUDREY M. NICHOLS MALCOLM L. ELLIOTT D012387 LEAH A. OBRIEN MELISSA S. FLYNN D012593 JASON A. PFEIL JARON Z. GOLDSTEIN THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT ZACHARY W. PRAGER MELISSA A. GONZALES TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY MATTHEW T. RECTOR JEREMY A. GRENNAN MEDICAL CORPS UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 624 CHRISTOPHER M. REINTJES DEEANN K. GUNNELLS AND 3064: MARK W. RICHARDSON MARK A. GUNTER BRIAN F. ROACH ADAM L. HAMILTON To be major JASPREET K. SAINI BRIAN H. HAYS JULIE SHERMANDUMAIS GREGORY I. KELTS NATHAN T. HAYWARD URSULA M. C. SMITH EDWARD W. HERBERT IV THE FOLLOWING NAMED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF JEREMY L. SNELLEN LUKE J. HODGES THE UNITED STATES OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT TO MALACHY J. SOLLER ALEJANDRA HOLCH THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE ARMY MATTHEW R. SONN STEVEN A. HOLLAND UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: BENITA E. STENTIFORD RYAN Z. HUGHES LEA E. SUAREZ To be colonel MICHAEL D. KEY PAUL H. THOMPSON JONATHAN M. KRENZ STEPHEN H. COOPER AARON D. WALDO MICHAEL D. LABBE DAVID L. JOHNSON KEVIN M. WALKER RAYMOND J. LANCLOS III JOHN P. MAIER ALEXANDER H. WANN QUENTIN E. LEASE DOUGLAS P MARTIN DAVID W. WARNING SOHNHWA LEE JENNIFER R. MITCHELL JOEL A. WHITE MICHAELLE M. MUNGER JEFFREY D. LEGG THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RYAN T. PACE JASON P. MARKS TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DAVID G. WORTMAN CATHERINE L. MCCLURE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: ANDREW S. MIKESELL THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be lieutenant commander HOWARD A. MILLIGAN TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE JOSHUA M. MILLNER ARMY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 12203: OLUWAFADEKEMI N. ADEWETAN STEPHANIE C. MONTANO To be colonel RICHARD D. BARTOL III JASON A. MONTS JARED C. BECK BENJAMIN G. MUNIZ III LESLEY A. WATTS ERIC L. BISCHOFF BRENT E. NIVEN IN THE NAVY STEPHEN R. BLACK RAYMOND D. OBRIEN ROBERT J. BLOCK JOHN A. OLABODE THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL A. BOHMAN ROEL K. OROZCO TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY JOSEPH G. R. BOICE ISAAC J. ORTMAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRANDON K. CALLAWAY STEAVE W. PHANN

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MATTHEW C. POSS REBECCA L. STRONG ADAM L. ZEILER RENAE J. RENKEN LAUREN T. SUSZAN MARESA C. J. ZENNER JOHN J. RENQUIST RIE H. TAMAYO THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT LEANNE R. RILEY LAURA A. TATE TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY PETER J. RIVERA BEVERLY J. TORRES UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: WILLIAM D. M. ROMPS SCHADAQ TORRES MANUEL ROSAS WILLIAM C. WESTBROOK To be lieutenant commander FADI J. SACRE MALINDA V. WILFORD RICHARD R. ABITRIA CHRISTOPHER M. SANDS CARDIA M. WILSON CHANTAL N. AFUHLEFLORE NARCISO M. SANGLE III THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT MATTHEW J. SCHAEFER HAYDAR M. ALEID TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY DANIEL B. ALGERT JAN D. SCHOTMAN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: JOHN R. SECRIST LESLEY P. ALGERT WILLIAM C. ANDERSON SARAH S. SIRKIN To be lieutenant commander CODY C. ARMSTRONG GINA M. SLABY JAMES P. ADWELL KESTUTIS A. AUKSTUOLIS CINDY SUAREZVILLAFANE MOLLY A. AVERY DAVID F. AURIGEMMA JOHN R. SUMNER TANYA N. BATES KRISTEN D. AURIGEMMA PURIPHAT SURARUJIROJ JEREMY O. BIEHN MARY M. BAILEY SEAN M. TETER HENRY L. BIRD NEAL J. BAKER MICHAEL B. VALLE GREGORY W. BOGGS ANGELO B. BAQUIR TROY R. WEIDENMILLER MICHEAL P. BOWERS MATTHEW P. P. BAUER KURT A. WELDAY, JR. CLIFTON D. BUTLER TERRENCE D. BAYLY JACOB T. WHITELEY KIRSTEN M. CARLSON JEREMY E. BENJAMINSON JAMES R. WHITWORTH, JR. MARY E. CAVA DANIELA J. BERMUDEZ DANTE E. WILLIAMSON STEPHANIE C. CLAPPER MICHELLE C. BILBAO EDWARD P. WINDAS ASHLEY N. CLARK BENJAMIN D. BONI TIMOTHY J. WINN DOUGLAS E. COLE, JR. JEROMY T. BOUCHER FRANZ J. YU WALTER J. COLVIN, JR. ELISE C. BRANDON THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT RACHEL W. P. CONDON MARIE E. BROCK TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TRAVIS W. COOK TAYLOR A. BROWN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: BRENNAN D. COX TIMOTHY P. BRUCE To be lieutenant commander TARA J. DARIANO KERRY L. BUCKLEY RICHARD J. DELINSKY RYAN T. BUCKLEY MARICAR S. ABERIN SONJA M. DIAZSEVILLA SARAH B. BUCKLEY CHERIE T. AYALA RYAN K. DIPARISI SUSAN A. BULLARD JOHN B. AYLSWORTH PATRICK J. DOUGHERTY PATRICK J. BURBANODELARA KENNETH D. BARBER STEPHEN M. EGGAN MATTHEW D. BURGESS KATHLEEN K. BAUTISTA MATTHEW R. ENGLISH NATHAN H. BUTLER SHERI M. BENJAMIN MICHAEL L. FISHER WILLIAM J. BUTLER CARLTON W. BENNETT III JASON S. GALKA AMELIA H. BUTTOLPH NICHOLE D. BENSON LINDA C. GALLUS WILLIAM E. BYLUND TOMMIE R. BIRGE GREGORY D. GENTRY KRISTOPHER E. CARTER ANGELINA D. BRANNON MARISSA L. GREENE KRISTI L. CASSLEMAN ELYSE M. BRAXTON KAYREEN K. GUCCIARDO ALLEN D. CHANG TRACEY L. BURNEY MARC D. HAINES BENJAMIN B. CHI JASON R. CARMICHAEL FRANCIS J. HARAN III GRANT K. COCHRAN SARAH K. CERTANO LINDA D. HAVENS GEOFFREY J. COLE RAQUEL CHAMBERS HEATHER C. HENDRIXHOLMES RICHELE L. CORRADO JOHN P. CHIONG MACEDONIO M. HERRERA PAUL CRIPE ESTHER M. COLBERT CHRISTINE HOBBS CHRIS A. CRUZ TANYA M. COPPA DEREK B. HOFFMAN NICHOLAS A. DARLING GRACIANA E. CRAWFORD DARCI E. HOOK CHRISTOPHER A. DAVIS ANNISSA L. CROMER MEGAN I. HORVATH DANIEL J. DEAN, JR. NICOLE CUTHBERTSON BRIAN A. HOWARD DEREK L. DEBOER ANGELA R. DAVENPORT ALAN D. HUBER JOHN B. DEGEUS KAREN E. DOWNER BRITTANY J. JANSEN ANDREA F. DELACRUZ ANTHONY P. DURAN, JR. AMANDA L. JIMENEZ VICTORIA M. DEREVIANKO SARA R. EDMONDSON JOSHUA I. KEIL NICHOLAS W. DIGEORGE JESSICA R. FAHL BRENNA S. KELLY BRIGHAM L. DOUGLAS MICHELLE L. FINLEY MICHAEL R. KIMBRELL STEVEN ELEK IV ROBERT D. GIBSON CHRISTOPHER R. KUNTZ JENNIFER K. ENGKULAWY APRIL A. GILBRECH CARLOS A. LINOMONTES JOHN K. EVANS II DANIELLE M. GRADY ERIC S. LITZENBERG SARA K. FAUGHT KEVIN T. GUTIERREZ STEPHANIE M. LONG KAYCEE R. FIASEU SAMUEL I. HARRIS WILLIAM P. MARTIN, JR. RADU FILIPESCU EMILY S. HESS BETH M. MATTESON LYNN M. FLOWERS NARDA P. HEYWOOD AMY E. MCARTHUR STEPHANIE M. FOFI CHRISTINE D. HIGGINS JENNIFER J. MCLAUGHLIN SAMUEL D. FRASIER JAMES P. HINES GREG F. R. MENDOZA MICHELE M. GAGE ANTONY N. HOPSON CASSANDRA G. MONTALVO KAREN G. GANACIAS MIRANDA R. HORNE SHAWN M. MORRIS ALEJANDRO J. GARCIASALAS KAYLA R. HORTON ADELEKE O. MOWOBI BETHANY K. GAYLORD SARAH C. HULEY FRANKLIN E. J. MUHAMMAD JUDITH C. GENEROSO DOUGLAS T. JOHNSON ANNE R. MURRAY JOHN W. GILLESPIE SONDRA L. JOLLY KEITH D. NEMEROFF LUKE A. GILMAN THOMAS J. KANNON HEATHER M. NEUMEYER JONATHAN R. GOWER ERIN L. KERR ROBERT P. B. NEVINS JENNIFER N. GRAHAM MEGAN L. KING DAVID NORIEGA TATIANA M. GREENE CANDICE N. KLINE JACOB N. J. NORRIS ALEX A. GUTWEILER KATHLEEN E. KOSTKA DONALD T. ORDINARIO SEAN P. HAIGHT AMY D. KRAMER MICHAEL D. OWEN KENT M. HALL LANI A. KUHLOW JOHN D. PAVLICA, JR. ERIN R. S. HAMERSLEY SHANE I. LATIMER KATHERINE E. PIERCE TODD G. HASTINGS NATHAN J. LEE BRIAN L. PIKE HEATHER N. HAUCK TAIKO LESTER BRETTSON W. PLATTE NIELS M. HAUFF ANDY G. LUM ERICA L. POOLE MAE W. HEALY JENNIFER R. LYND LUKE P. QUEBEDEAUX NATHAN J. HEMERLY CHRISTOPHER A. LYNN DAVID W. QUEEN ANDREW D. HENEBRY KONSTANCE C. MACKIE CHRISTOPHER T. RAGSDALE SADIE M. HENRY CHARLIE O. MANALANSAN ROXANNE M. RAU EVAN M. HODELL CAMERON F. MATHIE HEATHER A. REDDING MARSHALL M. HOFFMAN RICKY R. MCCALLISTER KAIA T. ROBINSON PATRICIA E. HOGAN SHELLY K. MCCARTER STEPHEN E. ROGERS KEVIN T. HOLLEMAN DAVID R. MCDONALD KATHLEEN C. ROONEY JAMON A. HOLZHOUSER MATTHEW M. MOORE GARY M. ROSONET ANKUSH K. JAIN RACHEL M. NADOLSKY ANDREW C. RUTLEDGE MICHELLE D. JARDONAITES DEREK L. OWENS JILL M. SALLIS JENNIFER L. JASKIEWICZ JENNY L. K. PAUL NICHOLAS C. SCHAAL LING JING JESSIE N. PERALTA SCOTTIE E. SMITH MICHAEL W. JOHNS SHEILA PHILLIPS KWAJA G. SNAER BIANCA C. KARRIS DESIRAE N. PIERCE KRISTIN L. SOMAR DI KHOO JACKIE L. PONCE MICHAEL W. TERRENZI IULIANA KILIMENTMIHAILEANU JACQUELINE E. PRICE DAWN M. TORRUSIO DANIEL P. KUCKEL CHASITY Y. REID CHRISTOPHER J. UDELL SCOTT A. KUNKEL JASON A. REID JOEL A. VALDEZ CASEY E. LAFFERTY AUTUMN J. RIDDELL DAVID P. VARNEY JOSEPH E. LAGREW II REBECA S. RODRIGUEZ WILLIAM J. WALDERS ERIC C. LARSEN LUIS A. RODRIGUEZFONSECA ROBERT C. WARD SCOTT M. LAWSON FRANCISCO J. RODRIGUEZSOSA THOMAS G. WARNER, JR. JOSEPH A. LE MELISSA J. ROSLONIEC DAVID L. WHEELER, JR. TUVIEN LE SHEREE A. SCOTT KEVIN R. WHITMYER BLAIR C. LEE BETSY M. SEITZ JANNIFER L. WICK BENJAMIN J. LEHMANN DOMENIQUE K. SELBY JESSICA N. WOODY WILLIAM A. LEWIS KRISTEN M. SKINNER JASON E. WRIGHT KATHRYN A. LIPSCOMB SASHA Y. SMITH MARTIN R. WRIGHT MATTHEW C. LOMELI CHRISTOPHER E. STEADMAN HAO XIE LANCE A. LOPEZ

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JOSEPH O. LOPREIATO JAMES W. WESTBROOK ROBYN NICOLE LUFFMAN, OF MISSOURI CHRISTOPHER S. LOVE ANN V. WHEELAN ETHAN DONOVAN LYNCH, OF KENTUCKY HEATHER K. MAK JONATHAN D. WILDI MARCOS A. MADRID, OF VIRGINIA PAUL G. MALIAKEL JESSICA A. WILSON JENNIFER MAITNER, OF VIRGINIA ANDREW E. MANCUSIUNGARO KEVIN F. WILSON BENJAMIN C. MALLETT, OF VIRGINIA RODOLFO E. MANOSALVA MICHAEL E. WOLF CRISTIAN NOEMI MARTINEZ-LUSANE, OF CALIFORNIA JOSEPH P. MARQUARDT BRYAN E. WOOLDRIDGE, JR. NOLAN PATRICK MASTERSON, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL T. MARSHALL DAVID J. ZELINSKAS ROBERT WILLIAM MCGHEE, OF TEXAS MARY B. MARUSZAK THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MICHAEL JOSEPH MCGUIRE, OF VIRGINIA MANOJ MATHEW TO THE GRADE INDICATED IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY WILLIAM L. MCILWAIN IV, OF OHIO JEAN G. MATHURIN UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MICHAEL JOHN MCMULLAN, OF VIRGINIA JOHN C. MATTINGLY MEGAN ELIZABETH MCPHEE, OF MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT I. MCCLURE To be captain DAVID ALEJANDRO MENDEZ, OF CALIFORNIA JEREMY D. MCCULLOUGH MICHELLE D. CARTER NATHAN MARK MILLER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA JOHN C. MCDONNELL IV NAAKOSHIE A. MILLS, OF NEW YORK LESLEY A. MCPEAK FOREIGN SERVICE JAKE THOMAS MINER, OF CONNECTICUT JONATHAN M. MELZER MENAL GAURISHANKER MODHA, OF VIRGINIA THE FOLLOWING–NAMED PERSONS OF THE DEPART- NICOLE J. MEUNIER JACQUELINE MAE MOORE, OF TEXAS MENT OF STATE FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF ERIC B. MICHEL SARAH KYLER MOORE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THE FOREIGN SERVICE TO BE CONSULAR OFFICERS AND SHANNON S. MICHEL UMAR MOULTA-ALI, OF MARYLAND SECRETARIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE OF THE MICHAEL J. E. MONSON AMAURY MUNOZ, OF NEW YORK UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: BEAU J. MUNOZ DARLENE M. NOBLE-ZINZER, OF VIRGINIA DAVID E. MYLES KRESHNIK ALIKAJ, OF CALIFORNIA KRISTIN MOODY O’GRADY, OF OREGON JESSICA L. NAFF MICHELLE ANGULO, OF PENNSYLVANIA JAMES ROBERT O’LEARY, OF VIRGINIA CARLOS A. NAVARRO KATIE WILTROUT APPLEGATE, OF VIRGINIA AUTUMN KELLY PATTERSON, OF PENNSYLVANIA MIKAL J. NELSON ALICIA M. ARENDT, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PATRICK J. PATTERSON, OF VIRGINIA MARIA L. NIEVES DIEGO A. ARIAS, OF NEW JERSEY SAMUEL PAYAN, OF TEXAS BRENDAN S. OBRIEN CHRISTOPHER N. ASHCRAFT, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- JOSEPH ALAN PEARCE, OF VIRGINIA OLAMIDE J. OLADIPO LUMBIA STEPHANIE R. PATTERSON PEREZ, OF VIRGINIA ERIK J. OLSON ZACHARY SAMUEL AUERBACH, OF VIRGINIA PATRICK J. PRATT, OF TENNESSEE TODD G. OSBORNE MADELEINE THERESA BEARD, OF VIRGINIA EVAN ROBERTS PRICE, OF VIRGINIA JAMIE K. OVERBEY ELIZABETH MARY ANN BENNION, OF UTAH CHRISTOPHER D. PRITCHETT, OF GEORGIA STEFFANIE M. OWENS JULIA ANNE BENSON, OF WISCONSIN JESSE N. RAMIREZ, OF VIRGINIA AARON G. PANNIER CLARETHA BILLINGSLEA, OF VIRGINIA STEFAN H. REISINGER, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CHRISTOPHER R. PARTOVI XAVIER JONATHAN BILLINGSLEY, OF TEXAS MAI VAY RETTENMAYER, OF CALIFORNIA PHILLIP R. PERRINEZ ROBERT R. BLAKELY III, OF VIRGINIA CYRUS FARROKH REVAND, OF VIRGINIA ALEXANDRA V. PERRY LAUREN A. BLEAKNEY, OF DELAWARE AMANDA MARISSE ROACH, OF NEW JERSEY BRANDON R. PETERSON JASON Z. BRAINER, OF MICHIGAN ASHTON E. ROBISON, OF TEXAS MICHAEL F. POWERS JEREMY K. BRANSON, OF VIRGINIA WILLIAM D. ROWE, OF VIRGINIA MICHAEL A. PROKOP CASEY M. BRASWELL, OF VIRGINIA MELISSA M. SANDOVAL, OF NEW YORK WILLIAM J. REYNDERS DIANA G. BRAUN, OF NEW YORK THOMAS HAMILTON SANTORO, OF NEW YORK NOLEN F. ROBERSON RYAN MARIE CALDWELL, OF NORTH CAROLINA MONICA LORRAINE SAWYER, OF COLORADO CHRISTOPHER D. RODEN DANIEL MICHAEL CAPONE, OF PENNSYLVANIA DANIEL R. SINGER, OF VIRGINIA WARREN L. ROSS KATHRYN R. CARNEY, OF PENNSYLVANIA JESSICA A. SPERLONGANO, OF VIRGINIA MATTHEW C. RUSSELL JESSICA NICOLE CARRILLO, OF TEXAS TODD E. STRUMKE, OF VIRGINIA TODD M. RUTTENBERG MORGAN E. CASSELL, OF WASHINGTON EDWARD B. SWANN, OF PENNSYLVANIA GABRIEL F. SANTIAGO CHRISTOPHER JONATHAN CHENG, OF VIRGINIA LARA R. TALVERDIAN, OF CALIFORNIA JONATHAN M. SARDINA JOEL WILLIAM CHRISTENSEN, OF UTAH CHRISTOPHER F. TATUM, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- SCOTT J. SASOVETZ CARLY L. COHEN, OF PENNSYLVANIA BIA JESSE T. SCHONAU OSVALDO VIDALY COLON-TORRES, OF VIRGINIA MEGAN SIMONE TAYLOR, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- STEPHENIE A. SCULLY KHATIJAH SUZANNA COREY, OF CALIFORNIA BIA DANIEL B. SEEGER JULIE ANN CURRY, OF VIRGINIA MIMI WIN THEIN, OF VIRGINIA ERIK E. SHANAHAN SHARON MICHELLE CYR, OF ILLINOIS CLAIRE GRONEMEYER THOMAS, OF CALIFORNIA JOSEPH F. SIEBENALER KEITH THOMAS DEVEREAUX, OF VIRGINIA JONATHAN NIKOLAS TSCHETTER, OF VIRGINIA JOSEPH A. SIEGEL KELLY MARIE RAIN DODGE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- DMITRIY UPART, OF VIRGINIA BRETT P. SIMMONS BIA JONATHAN JAMES VACCARO, OF VIRGINIA JACOB E. SINGER JAMES HARRIS FINDLEY, OF ILLINOIS JOHN RICHARD VELASCO, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- CHRISTOPHER D. SKEEHAN LINNETTE D. FRANCO, OF GEORGIA BIA JENNIFER L. SMITH MICHELE L. GAMMARIELLO, OF VIRGINIA GREGORY JAMES VIOLA, OF NEW YORK RYAN W. SNOW MELINDA GATTO, OF VIRGINIA JAMES A. WATERMAN, OF WISCONSIN ANA L. SOLIS DANIEL TEKA GETAHUN, OF MINNESOTA TRAE R. WATSON, OF NORTH CAROLINA PETER L. SONE RAJANI MARY GHOSH, OF MARYLAND DAVID MCKAY WEILER, OF OREGON ADAM G. SONGER JUDITH DIANE GLASS, OF PENNSYLVANIA DEBORAH ARIN WHANG, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MATTHEW V. SPEICHER DANIEL ALLAN GRIFFITHS, OF VIRGINIA DIANA MARIE WICK-PALDANO, OF VIRGINIA GREGORY R. STAEHELI BENJAMIN JOHN GROB–FITZGIBBON, OF VIRGINIA JACOB ANDREW WILLIAMS, OF VIRGINIA CHRISTOPHER J. STANGE HERMES RAFAEL GRULLON, OF NEW YORK DANIEL LEE WILSON, OF FLORIDA VLAD V. STANILA JUSTIN RANDALL HALPERN, OF NEW JERSEY EMA DIANE WOODWARD, OF MASSACHUSETTS ROBERT E. STAPLETON ADAM R. HENNINGS, OF MINNESOTA ONEJIN WU, OF CALIFORNIA LEITH J. STATES DONNA MELYZA HERNANDEZ, OF CALIFORNIA MARK D. WYDRA, OF VIRGINIA HELEN M. STEELE BENJAMIN P. HINES, OF VIRGINIA REBECCA YANG, OF VIRGINIA LORETTA L. STEIN JOHN ISAAC HOUSTON, OF NEW JERSEY BRETT DAVID ZISKIE, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA KRISTI K. STONEGARZA AARON AKIRA ISAKI, OF HAWAII MICHAEL S. STRATTON KENYA JORDANA JAMES, OF NEW YORK INES H. STROMBERG BRITTNEY NICOLLE JOHNSON, OF MARYLAND f PAUL C. TALISE SAMANTHA A. JORDAN, OF VIRGINIA JACOB M. TAYLOR SARAH E. KAHNT, OF TEXAS BRIAN TOUPIN TARYN NOHEA KAILI, OF HAWAII CONFIRMATION RUTH A. TREVINO BRIAN C. KELLY, OF CALIFORNIA IAN C. UBER MADELINE LOUISE KOCH, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- Executive nomination confirmed by JASON M. VALADAO BIA KARI L. WAGNER CHRISTINE LAHENS, OF MASSACHUSETTS the Senate September 8, 2015: SCOTT C. WAGNER CANDICE MELINDA LAPLANTE, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- THE JUDICIARY KENNETH B. WAITE, JR. LUMBIA JAMES D. WALLACE JEFFREY HOWARD LARSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- ROSEANN A. KETCHMARK, OF MISSOURI, TO BE UNITED JOHN C. WALSH LUMBIA STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT ADAM T. WATERMAN SARAH A. LEIGHTON-BRADLEY, OF VIRGINIA OF MISSOURI.

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RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES OF Timothy Magruder, Office of the Chief Ad- 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF WRITING THE OFFICERS AND THE INSPEC- ministrative Officer. ON AMERICA TOR GENERAL OF THE U.S. Charles E. Powell, Jr., Office of the Chief HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Administrative Officer. HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL WITH 25 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OF CALIFORNIA Robin Richter, Office of the Chief Adminis- THE HOUSE AND RECIPIENTS OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE HOUSE EMPLOYEE EXCEL- trative Officer. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 LENCE AWARD AND TEAM PLAY- Randy Rogerson, Office of the Chief Admin- ER AWARD istrative Officer. Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, last month we celebrated Viet Bao Daily News’ 15th Anni- David Tonizzo, Office of the Chief Adminis- versary of the Writing on America Essay Con- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER trative Officer. OF MICHIGAN test and its subsequent annual Awards pro- We also recognize and congratulate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram. Viet Bao Daily News established the House employees receiving the Employee Ex- Writing on America Essay Contest in 2000 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 cellence Award. This is a merit-based award, with the simple mission of creating an oppor- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, given to an employee from each House Officer tunity for members of the Vietnamese commu- Ranking Member ROBERT BRADY and I rise organization, and the Office of Inspector Gen- nity to share their individual experiences. today to congratulate and recognize the out- eral. Selected employees exhibited out- Since its creation, the competition has be- standing employees of the Officers (Clerk of standing overall job performance and dis- come an annual grand award celebration and the House, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Ad- played a willingness to go above and beyond a uniting chronicle sharing inspirational stories ministrative Officer) and the Inspector General the call of duty for their organization through- from members of the Vietnamese community. of the U.S. House of Representatives who out the last year. We honor the individuals The initial objective of the competition was to have reached the milestone of 25 years of named below for receiving this prestigious preserve the Vietnamese language and cul- service to the U.S. House of Representatives, award. tural values. However, the impact exceeded as well as the recipients of the House Em- Melissa K. Franger and John F. Looney, III, Viet Bao’s initial expectation. The tens of thou- ployee Excellence Award and Team Player Office of the Sergeant at Arms. sands of entries over the years have become Award. more than just an anthology of shared, collec- The House’s most important asset is its Kevin Hanrahan, Office of the Clerk. tive philosophical values—but a historical dedicated and exceptional employees, whose Michael A. Howard, Office of Inspector Gen- record helping to preserve the Vietnamese work, which is often behind the scenes, is vital eral. community’s history across a broad spectrum in keeping the operations and services of the David E. McKittrick, Office of the Chief Ad- ranging from tragedy to triumph. House running smoothly and efficiently. The ministrative Officer. I would like to congratulate all of the partici- employees we recognize today are acknowl- pants in the essay competition for sharing edged and commended for their hard work, And finally, we recognize and congratulate their varied stories of life and legacy, as well dedication, professionalism, teamwork, support several House employees being presented the as congratulate all of the winners past and of House Members and their staffs and con- Team Player Award. This award recognizes present. They have all contributed a multitude stituents, and for their contributions day-in and the value the House Officers and Inspector of inspirational stories that document and day-out to the overall operations of the House. General place on working collaboratively share with the whole community their experi- These employees have a wide range of re- across House organizations to strengthen and ences and journey to assimilate in American sponsibilities and skills that support the legis- protect the U.S. House of Representatives. society. lative process, ensure the security of the insti- These awardees have demonstrated a col- I also want to congratulate and applaud Viet tution, maintain our technology and service in- laborative attitude, commitment to achieving Bao Daily News for the success of their writing frastructure, and contribute to a more effective team objectives, respect and support of their competition, not just for the community service and efficiently operating House support struc- teammates, and dedication to the betterment the program brings to the Vietnamese commu- ture. They have accomplished many great of House operations. We honor the individuals nity, but for what it contributes to the rich tap- things in a wide range of activities, and the named below for receiving this notable award. estry of our nation. House of Representatives and its Members, Alison M. Trulock, Office of the Clerk. f staff, and the American public is better served Kevin C. Cornell and Donna K. Wolfgang, RECOGNIZING THE TOWN OF because of them. Office of Inspector General. We recognize and honor the individuals KOUTS named below for 25 years of dedicated serv- James J. Kaelin, Office of the Sergeant at ice to the House. Collectively, this group has Arms. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY provided 350 years of service to the U.S. Kevin N. Chambers, Office of the Chief Ad- OF INDIANA House of Representatives: ministrative Officer. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Keith S. Brown, Office of the Chief Adminis- On behalf of the entire House community, I Tuesday, September 8, 2015 trative Officer. extend our congratulations and once again Pamela L. Brown, Office of the Chief Admin- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- recognize and thank these employees for their istrative Officer. found admiration that I recognize the town of Mona S. Burnett, Office of the Sergeant of professionalism and commitment to the U.S. Kouts, Indiana, as it marks its 150th anniver- Arms. House of Representatives as a whole, and in sary. In celebration of this special occasion, Ed Cassidy, Office of the Chief Administra- particular to their respective House Officers, festivities were held in Kouts on August 22, tive Officer. the Inspector General, and collaboratively 2015, which included a parade and com- Mark Dobbins, Office of the Chief Adminis- across these organizations. Their long hours, memoration ceremony coinciding with the trative Officer. hard work, and team spirit are invaluable, and town’s annual Porkfest and the historic Aukiki Daniel S. Hall, Office of the Clerk. their years of unwavering service, dedication, Festival. Patrick A. Hirsch, Office of the Chief Admin- and commitment to the House set an example An idyllic sanctuary for rural life, Kouts has istrative Officer. for their colleagues and other employees who become the thriving community it is today due Araceli Jennings, Office of the Chief Admin- will follow in their footsteps. I celebrate our to one noble trait: perseverance. In 1865, istrative Officer. honorees, and I am proud to stand before you when surveyors of the nearby Pittsburgh, Cin- Tara A. Kelley, Office of the Chief Adminis- and the nation on their behalf to recognize the cinnati, and Saint Louis railroad sought lodg- trative Officer. importance of their public service. ing, they were denied at the first home they

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The vil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong relationship between the CBP, Airlift lage applied for incorporation three times, fail- Northwest, Fire District 5 and the Sheriff’s De- ing twice before Kouts’ patience was rewarded Tuesday, September 8, 2015 partment was essential in ensuring the best in 1921, the same year electricity spread to Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, Edith’s par- possible outcome for Hugh, who has since re- the area. ents were William Earl and Marsha Susan turned home to fully recover. Kouts has always been a town of industry, Gates. She has one younger brother, Billy Many thanks go to: not in the sense of material production, but in Duane, who resides in Texas. Whatcom County Fire District 5 personnel: the sense that the people of Kouts have al- Edith was born at 4:00 p.m. September 4, Jerry Aguiar, Ben Boyko, Christian Craig, ways toiled with conviction and tenacity to cre- 1915, in the country outside of Peach Or- Jeff Finlay, Ryan Greene, Mark Puustelli, Fadi ate the lives they envision for themselves and chard, AR. Samaha, John Shields, Kristy Steinberger, to lift up their community as a civil microcosm She moved from Peach Orchard, Arkansas Christina Tersakian, Scott Van Den Boogaard, worthy of respect. to Michigan in 1925 at age 10. She graduated Kyle Whiteman It is a testament to the quality of the people as Salutatorian from John J. Pershing High Whatcom County Sheriff Deputies: of Kouts and their interest in supporting each School. Tom McCarthy, Jayson Loreen member of the community that Blake Benson, She was married to Loyd Elvin Brady in the Airlift Northwest members: an eighth grader at Kouts Middle School, has midst of the Great Depression on October 28, Bonita Haggith, Rose Goure, Rick Rathbun assumed the role of President of the town’s 1934, at the Hazel Park Baptist Tabernacle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Sesquicentennial Committee, performing the Hazel Park, MI in a wedding dress costing Agents: duties of his office with pride. In collaboration $13. She had 6 children, Roger Bryan, Kay Larry Tingley, Eddie Proctor, Timothy John- with his Committee, Blake has organized the Linda, Loyd (Bud) Elvin II, Dan Gregory, Rob- son, Denton Glaser, Andrew Giles, Merritt joyous commemoration of this special day in ert Franklin and Kirk Alyn. Washburn, Christopher Barron, Robert Carter, Kouts history. For their devotion to their town’s As the wife of a city manager she resided, Detlef Goellner history and prosperity, I would like to acknowl- entertained and attended public/political func- This situation is a great example of how our edge Mr. Benson, the Kouts Sesquicentennial tions in Hazel Park, MI, Trinidad, CO, The community benefits when agencies work to- Committee, and Kouts Clerk-Treasurer Laurie Dalles, OR, Monrovia, CA and Santa Clara, gether at all levels. I am thankful that these Tribble. CA, before her husband retired to raise cattle men and women are hard at work every single Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my distin- at the Sugarbush Ranch in Success, AR in day to keep us safe and secure. guished colleagues join me in honoring the 1963. f 150th anniversary of the town of Kouts. The She has 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grand- HONORING MOTHER VIRGINIA town’s long history of harmonious cohabita- children, and 5 great-great grandchildren. OLIVER tions is inspiring and is worthy of our admira- She was baptized into the Christian faith as tion. a child and has been a member of the Suc- f cess Baptist Church in Success, AR since HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY 1963. OF INDIANA HONORING ROBERT FISHER She became Deputy Treasurer of Western IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clay County, Arkansas in 1968, in which ca- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 HON. JARED HUFFMAN pacity she served for 16 years. OF CALIFORNIA Edith has family traveling from California, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas, Georgia, and Michigan for the centen- deep respect and profound admiration that I congratulate Mother Virginia Oliver, a long- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 nial celebration. She loves celebrating events with her fam- time resident of East Chicago, Indiana, on a Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ily, recollecting amusing stories/life lessons, momentous milestone, her 100th birthday, honor of Robert Fisher, who passed away on following political commentary, reading west- which she celebrated on August 31, 2015. Vir- July 17 in Fairfax, California, at the age of 68. ern novels, and cheering for the St. Louis Car- ginia was honored by family and friends at a A nearly-lifelong Marin resident and commu- dinals. very special Celebration of 100 Years of Life, nity leader, he will be remembered for his She plans to wear high heels to her 100th which featured a commemorative luncheon. unyielding efforts to better lives in Marin City birthday celebration. The following day, she was recognized during and beyond. f a special reception at her church, Greater First From an early age, Mr. Fisher cared deeply Baptist Church in East Chicago. about others. He moved to Marin City a year HONORING THE INTERAGENCY CO- Mother Virginia Oliver arrived in East Chi- after his birth, and attended high school and OPERATION THAT SAVED A LIFE cago nearly seventy years ago, when she and college in the North Bay. He first ran for office her loving husband, the late Robert Oliver, re- at the age of 23, serving on the Sausalito- HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE located to Northwest Indiana in the mid-1940’s Marin City School District board and later, for OF WASHINGTON to build a life together. Upon their arrival in the the Marin City Community Services District IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES city, the couple resided in an apartment above board. He also worked as a student counselor the JPL Furniture Store located in the section at his alma mater, the College of Marin, and Tuesday, September 8, 2015 of East Chicago known as the Harbor. It was became an engineer by profession. Ms. DELBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to during this time that Mr. and Mrs. Oliver wel- Mr. Fisher’s efforts will continue to impact honor the Whatcom County Fire District 5, comed two children, Robert and Sheryl, both lives long after his passing. He was involved Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department, Airlift proud graduates of East Chicago Roosevelt with the Marin City Health and Wellness Cen- Northwest, and U.S. Customs and Border Pro- High School. ter, Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. School, tection (CBP) for working together to save the In 1953, Virginia and Robert purchased a and the recently-opened Rocky Graham Park. life of Hugh Graham, a Point Roberts visitor home in the Calumet section of the city, where A new community center for Marin City—one who went into cardiac arrest at the Port of Virginia continues to reside. It was in this of his dreams—has begun the planning proc- Entry. home that Mother Oliver raised her children. ess. Early on June 7, Hugh and his friend Andy During this time, Virginia was fully involved in Robert Fisher’s lifetime dedication to public MacLean arrived in Point Roberts, having her children’s educations and was an active service exemplifies an inspirational spirit of planned a bike ride. Immediately after passing member of the parent-teacher association. generosity and a model for others to follow. It through the Port of Entry on Tyee Drive, Hugh While Mother Oliver was focused on raising is therefore appropriate that we pay tribute to collapsed. Customs Agents began performing her children, throughout her life she was also him today and express our deepest condo- CPR, while a cardiac arrest call went out to well known in the community as a skilled lences to his wife, Agnes, his sister, Lue Ann, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Department and seamstress and beautician. After her children and his children. Whatcom County Fire District 5. were grown, Virginia continued to serve her

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He her church community, first as a member of CATALINA ICON PASSES has worked with the Little Traverse Conser- First Baptist Church where she sang in the vancy to protect the arboreal forests of North- choir and served as a secretary, and later at HON. ALAN S. LOWENTHAL ern Michigan. He was a past president and Greater First Baptist Church. Friends and fam- OF CALIFORNIA board member of the Silver Creek Fishing ily recall Mother Oliver’s pride that Greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club in Northern Michigan. First Baptist Church ‘‘began in her home’’ after Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Mr. Offield was named to the International founding-pastor, Reverend P.C. Harrison, Game Fish Association Board of Trustees in came to her home and convinced her hus- Mr. LOWENTHAL. Mr. Speaker, the com- 2007 and currently served as its chairman. He band, Deacon Robert Oliver, to join him in munity of Avalon, California was saddened to shared its belief in the conservation of game forming a new church. Deacon Oliver would learn that Paxson ‘‘Packy’’ H. Offield passed fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical go on to become the first and longest serving away on Sunday, June 14, due to complica- angling practices through science, education, chairman of the Deacon Board, a position he tions from leukemia. He recently chose to re- rule making and record keeping. He was in- held for thirty four years. At the first church turn to his home in Michigan, and passed ducted into the IGFA Hall of Fame in 2011. meeting, Virginia was named as the church’s away there, with his wife and family by his In Avalon, Mr. Offield was a past president Financial Secretary, which she faithfully side. and member of the Avalon Tuna Club, the served as for twenty seven years. Mother Oli- Mr. Offield attended the Latin School of Chi- world’s oldest sportfishing club and was the ver also has served her church as a dea- cago and the Catalina Island School for Boys, current president of the Tuna Club Founda- coness, missionary, choir member, church located in Toyon Bay. He graduated from the tion. He had in the past served as Chairman decorator, and ultimately, church mother. She University of Denver in 1975 with a degree in of the Avalon Planning Commission and as continues to serve as Greater First Baptist Economics and then taught here at the Cat- president of the Catalina Island Chamber of Church’s oldest church mother. alina Island School. In 1976, his family asked Commerce. The Tuna Club had twice recog- Mr. Speaker, Mother Virginia Oliver has him to join the Santa Catalina Island Com- nized him as Angler of the Year, and he had committed herself to her community and her pany, formed in 1894 and guided by the three Tuna Club record fish using three-thread church since she arrived in East Chicago, and Wrigley and Offield families since 1919. Begin- linen and 8-pound Dacron. Mr. Offield also has served as a mother and role model for ning as property manager, Mr. Offield gained participated in the International Masters An- many children throughout the years. She has experience in several departments, and gling Invitational Tournament in Cancun. taught every member of her family and her served at various times as the company’s Mr. Offield is survived by his wife, Susan, community the true meaning of service to oth- chairman of the board, president, and CEO. his children, Chase (Lena), Calen (Amber) and ers. I respectfully ask that you and my other He was a member of its Board of Directors Kelsey, his stepson, Rex, three grandchildren distinguished colleagues join me in wishing from 1980 until his death. (Christian, Owen and Capri) and his brother, Mother Virginia Oliver a very happy 100th Mr. Offield was also chairman of the Bene- James Offield. A celebration of life will be held birthday. factor Members of the Santa Catalina Island in Avalon later in the summer. Conservancy, formed in 1972 by Philip K. f f Wrigley and Dorothy W. Offield, and was the RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH BURKO Conservancy’s first chairman of the board. HONORING CPL. TIMOTHY GRACE, A dedicated conservationist, Mr. Offield was 1ST INFANTRY DIVISION SOL- HON. JARED HUFFMAN a director and chairman of The Billfish Foun- DIER OF THE YEAR OF CALIFORNIA dation, a non-profit organization dedicated to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the conservation and enhancement of billfish HON. LOUIE GOHMERT populations worldwide through scientific re- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 OF TEXAS search, education and advocacy. He was a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- Board member and former chairman of The nize Elizabeth Burko, who was a true and Peregrine Fund, a worldwide organization Tuesday, September 8, 2015 committed leader in the California State Parks dedicated to preserving birds of prey. In 2006, Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, the First Dis- who lost her life on August 22, 2015. Mr. Offield received from the president of Pan- trict of Texas has been blessed as the birth- Elizabeth Burko was born in Ohio and at- ama the Commendador Award for work place of many remarkable individuals who tended college at the University of Colorado through the Peregrine Fund on the reintroduc- have made notable contributions that have en- where she graduated with a Bachelor of tion of the Harpy Eagle, the national bird of riched lives well beyond the borders of Texas. Science before moving out to California. Panama. It is a great pleasure to stand in honor of a She began her career as a volunteer docent Mr. Offield was also chairman of the Cat- man from Nacogdoches, Texas, who is young at An˜o Nuevo State Reserve in 1985 where alina Sea Bass Fund, dedicated to the restora- in terms of years but exceedingly senior when she was eventually hired on as a park aide. tion of sea bass and other fisheries in South- it comes to his patriotism, his caring, and his For 30 years, Burko dedicated her life and ca- ern California waters. He was active with the contribution to the ongoing of this country. His reer to the mission and purpose of California Conservation and Research for Endangered name is Corporal Timothy Grace and he has State Parks. In 2007 she became the Super- Species component of the San Diego Zoolog- been named Soldier of the Year for the United intendent of the Russian River District of Cali- ical Society. He was awarded the 2006 Con- States Army’s 1st Infantry Division. fornia State Parks which includes parks in servation Medal from the Society for his work Cpl. Grace enlisted in the U.S. Army in both Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. with the Peregrine Fund and satellite tagging 2013 at the age of 22, pursuing a dream born Throughout her career Burko proved to be of marlin. He also spearheaded a DNA sam- out of a family legacy of military service. In- dedicated to the mission of the State Parks, pling study with Rutgers University and The spired by his grandfather Leo Acosta who but it was during the recession that she truly Billfish Foundation. served during World War II, Cpl. Grace knew demonstrated the value of her leadership. Her Mr. Offield was very involved in developing as a young boy that the military would be his management skills and creativity made it pos- satellite tags for tagging billfish in Pacific future. His heartfelt desire was to serve and sible to avoid many park closures in the dis- waters for over 20 years, to track migration protect the greatest country in the history of trict and maintain the integrity of the State and other data on billfish. He was the chair- the world, precisely as his grandfather had Parks mission. She was known for her willing- man of the Offield Center for Billfish Studies done. ness to collaborate with local non-profit groups and funded an archival tagging program for Cpl. Grace entered the military as a 19- in order to improve park access and manage- white sea bass in cooperation with the Pfleger Delta Cavalry Scout attached to the 1st Infan- ment. Institute for Environmental Research. He was try Division in Fort Riley, Kansas. Regarding Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join a founding member of the Marine Conserva- basic training, Cpl. Grace has remarked, me in recognition of Elizabeth Burko whose tion Science Institute. Mr. Offield was also a ‘‘. . . I’ve always been mentally strong so they

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Her work with all levels of government omon Groner of New York, Walter Gusteveson weapons to Army history in preparation for the earned her recognition as a New York State of Pennsylvania, Norman Henninger of Ohio, demanding process of facing the selection Woman of Distinction and the FBI Board of Di- John Hodges, Jr. of Virginia, John Dangerfield boards in anticipation of seeking advancement rectors Service Award. of Utah, and Bob Miller of Utah. in his chosen endeavor. He first won the troop During her time with West Side Neighbor- In 1995, the ‘‘Peace Memorial Monument board, successfully navigated the squadron hood Housing Services, Linda accomplished Committee,’’ which is organized by the people and brigade boards, ultimately culminating significant milestones for the organization, in- of the Gokasho region of Japan, constructed with his being named Soldier of the Year for cluding a merger with Black Rock-Riverside the Peace Memorial Monument to honor this the entire 1st Infantry Division. Neighborhood Housing Services, leading to a Army Air Corps crew as well as that of a Jap- As a result of his selection as Soldier of the working partnership with West Side Neighbor- anese Army Fighter jet ‘‘Hayabusa’’ which Year, Cpl. Grace was chosen to provide per- hood Housing Services sharing staff and serv- crashed in a nearby mountain town. A memo- sonal security for the 1st Infantry Division Sgt. ices, and now serving as lead agency for rial ceremony has been held each year since Maj. Michael A. Grinston in Iraq. housing rehab throughout the city of Buffalo. 1995 to commemorate these two tragedies Based on his extraordinary history in the On June 10th of this year, West Side NHS and pray for continued peace and friendship military thus far, there should be no doubt that and Black Rock NHS celebrated 35 years of between the United States and Japan. The Cpl. Grace will continue to distinguish himself service and another milestone of achievement ceremony is held on the Saturday in August as he pursues Airborne school and Ranger was acknowledged on the recognition of its nearest to August 30th, the date of the Amer- school. After his sterling career in the military Executive Director who will leave a community ican crash. is completed, Cpl. Grace aspires to yet again better than when she arrived and clearly better Mr. Speaker, I am humbled to have the continue to serve his country and particularly prepared to continue to grow and thrive each privilege of recognizing these fallen warriors, the great state of Texas as a Department of and every day. as well as the act of commitment to peace Public Safety Highway Patrolman, but has not While Linda worked for the community, it is and friendship by the people of the Gokasho ruled out the possibility of serving as long as well known that her children and grandchildren region that has flourished from this tragedy. possible in his career within the United States are her world. We extend our best wishes and In closing, I ask all my colleagues to join me Army. gratitude to her son John and daughter-in-law in honoring the Gokasho ‘‘Peace Memorial It is a distinct privilege to honor this remark- Maria, her daughter Nicole and son-in-law Monument Committee,’’ and the twelve Amer- able soldier, to pay tribute to him for his being Jeff, and her seven grandchildren Vinny, ican Air Corps crew members whose lives named Soldier of the Year from the entire 1st Alexa, Johnny, Madeline, Jack, Jeff and they have not forgotten. Infantry Division, and to congratulate him for Addison. I am especially grateful for her his upcoming promotion to sergeant. His ac- friendship, invaluable guidance and leadership f complishments are now recorded in this CON- ability that led to remarkable growth in neigh- GRESSIONAL RECORD which will endure as long borhood reinvestment, expanded services and HONORING LORRAINE ‘‘LORRIE’’ as there is a United States of America. stronger partnerships. LEWIS f Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor the career of Linda HON. JARED HUFFMAN HONORING THE CAREER OF LINDA Chiarenza. I ask that my colleagues join me in OF CALIFORNIA CHIARENZA expressing our congratulations on a well- earned retirement, and to celebrate the exem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. BRIAN HIGGINS plary work she did to enrich the communities Tuesday, September 8, 2015 OF NEW YORK of Western New York. Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f honor of Lorrie Lewis, who passed away this Tuesday, September 8, 2015 RECOGNIZING THE GOKASHO, August in Novato, California, at the age of 72. Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- JAPAN ‘‘PEACE MEMORIAL A lifelong advocate for people with develop- knowledge the distinguished career and leg- MONUMENT COMMITTEE’’ AND A mental disabilities, Mrs. Lewis was defined by acy of service of Linda Chiarenza, who was WWII ARMY AIR CORPS CREW her radiant warmth, focused passion, and honored for her professional excellence as the THAT PERISHED NEAR unremitting selfless actions. Executive Director of the West Side and Black TAKACHIHO, GOKASHO WHOSE Calling Mrs. Lewis an inspiration does not Rock-Riverside Neighborhood Housing Serv- LIVES THEY COMMEMORATE AN- capture her complete dedication to helping ices at a Retirement Celebration on August NUALLY others. After managing a group home in the 26, 2015. North Bay with her husband, Jim, the couple In 1999, Linda was selected as the Execu- HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER co-founded the Institute for Abundant Living (IAL) in 1995. Since then, the Institute has tive Director of the West Side Neighborhood OF MISSOURI provided educational opportunities to people Housing Services (WSNHS) where she had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worked as a Housing Specialist for 4 years. living with developmental disabilities, pushing Linda immediately got to work rebuilding rela- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 them to achieve more academically and equip- tionships with funding sources, expanding re- Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise ping them with skills to succeed personally sources and engaging the WSNHS Board and today to recognize the ‘‘Peace Memorial and professionally. staff to work collaboratively and creatively to Monument Committee’’ of the Gokasho region I can attest to the hard work and enthu- lead this critically important non-profit agency of Japan which, since 1995, has honored the siasm of both staff and students through my to national recognition as part of the lives of a World War II U.S. Army Air Corps firsthand observations when visiting the Insti- NeighborWorks network. crew that perished near the local town of tute for Abundant Living over the years. The This year brought an Exemplary rating for Takachiho. organization plays an important role in the WSNHS by NeighborWorks America, and it is On August 30th, 1945, an American B–29 North Bay and has touched innumerable lives deservedly proud of its designation as a Bomber with twelve Army Air Corps crew in its two decades of operation. Marin County NeighborWorks Green Organization. members on board clipped the peak of the was truly lucky to count Mrs. Lewis as an ac- From her first project on Shield Street to the Oyaji mountain in Takachiho. The bomber was tivist and neighbor. revitalization of Connecticut Street to restoring on a mission to the Allied POW detention cen- Mrs. Lewis was active in her faith commu- a historic West Side property, Linda contin- ter at Kaitanko of Miyawaka, Fukuoka to air nity and loved nothing more than being with ually demonstrated dogged determination and drop relief supplies. The ensuing crash left no her family. She will be missed far beyond an unshakeable commitment to neighborhood survivors. The crew members’ bodies were re- those circles, however, as her unyielding ef- revitalization led by community stakeholders. trieved by the U.S. military with the help of the forts will continue to impact our community for Linda’s devotion of time, energy and re- citizens of Takachiho. years to come. It is therefore appropriate that sources to support the community was deserv- The names of the flight crew members that we pay tribute to her today and express our edly recognized by Business First with the perished are Alfred Eiken of Missouri, Henry deepest condolences to Jim, her sons Andy 2009 Women of Influence Award and the 2007 Baker of Tennessee, Jack Riggs of Kansas, and Kirt Lewis, and her grandchildren.

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today with of only three remaining Japantowns in the Representatives ZOE LOFGREN and ANNA United States, Nihonmachi’s contributions to Tuesday, September 8, 2015 ESHOO to honor the 125th Anniversary of the the cultural preservation of the Japanese establishment of Japantown San Jose´ American community and its commitment to Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand before (Nihonmachi) in Santa Clara Valley. cultural and economic development of the re- you today to recognize and honor Ms. Sandra Nihonmachi is a reflection of the values of the gion serve as a national example of what can Williams Bush for her outstanding commitment original Japanese immigrant community, the be accomplished by uniting communities and to service as well as the sharing of knowl- Issei (first generation), who settled in Santa working toward positive change, diversity, and edge, culture, and community. Sandra Bush is Clara Valley in 1890. By the early 20th cen- mutual respect. the recipient of the Buffalo Association of tury, the community formally established resi- f Black Social Workers, Inc. Community Service dence in what is now Nihonmachi, which of- RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND LEG- Award; the Black Chamber of Commerce of fered a uniquely Japanese source of employ- ACY OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA’S WNY Beverly Gray Community Service Award, ment, lodging, goods, services, and cultural BELOVED JAMES C. ‘‘BUCK’’ the GROUP Ministries, Inc. Community support. Nihonmachi is one of only three re- maining Japantowns in the United States SMITH Achievement Award, the Harriet Tubman today. Community Service Award, the Afro-American Soon after the founding of Nihonmachi, with HON. JEFF MILLER Historical Association of the Niagara Frontier, the support of the Gentlemen’s Agreement of OF FLORIDA Inc. William Wells Brown Community Service 1907, an increased number of Japanese IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award, and Community Service Recognition women began settling in Santa Clara Valley. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 from the City of Buffalo Common Council This led to the growth of families and the birth Community. of the Nisei (second generation) of Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life and legacy of Northwest Sandra Bush, the daughter of Willis and Nihonmachi residents. Nihonmachi witnessed its first national trag- Florida’s beloved James C. ‘‘Buck’’ Smith, who Evelyn Williams, was born in Buffalo and grew edy as the Great Depression enveloped the passed away peacefully in his home after a up attending schools within the Buffalo school United States. However, despite national eco- long battle with Alzheimer’s on August 11, system. She continued her education, earning nomic hardship, Nihonmachi experienced 2015. A longtime resident of Fort Walton a Human Services degree from Medaille Col- slow, yet steady economic growth. Beach and former City Councilman, Buck had lege and a Masters of Library Science degree Nihonmachi further strengthened its presence a deep love for his family and community, and from the University of Buffalo School of Infor- in the region by welcoming other Asian com- his contributions, especially the impact on mation and Library Science. Her well-rounded munities, serving as a cultural refuge for Chi- youth in the area, will be remembered. education only strengthened her passion to nese and Filipino immigrants. This cultural di- Born on January 7, 1936 in Columbus, help others. In August of 1985, Sandra began versity among the residents of Nihonmachi al- Georgia to Red and Myrtis Clements Smith, Buck and his siblings moved to Florida’s Gulf her career with the Buffalo and Eire County lowed the neighborhood to withstand the tur- moil of World War II, as well as the forced in- Coast following his mother’s passing. Buck, Public Library as a clerk with the Department ternment of Japanese Americans in 1942. who had a love for sports, which remained of Extension Services. A few years later, she After the post-war return of the Japanese with him throughout his life, played football at decided to pursue a degree in library science, American community to the West Coast and Choctawhatchee High School, where he grad- and in 1991 she received her certification as Santa Clara Valley, Nihonmachi became a uated Class of 1955, as well as played at a public librarian. Her career also included haven for residents against the simmering Holmes Junior College in Mississippi. working with the RAM Van, Lookie Bookie, the anti-Japanese sentiment and national racial Upon his return home to Fort Walton Beach, Bookmobile and other several city branch li- hysteria. Despite the open adversity faced by Buck became an active member of the com- braries. Nihonmachi, its population nearly doubled in munity. As a small businessman, Buck started size due to the addition of Sansei (third gen- Smith’s Plumbing, Randall’s Nursery, and Sandra is retiring as the first Branch Man- eration) by the end of the 1940s. Bucran Corporation. As a leader in the civic ager of the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library. Through the late 1960s and into the 1970s arena, he was elected to serve the area he There she oversaw the care of the largest re- the Nisei were caring not only for the aging loved as Fort Walton Beach City Councilman source center of African and African American Issei and growing Sansei, but were also deter- from 1983 to 1991. Buck also was a member history in central and western New York. Be- mined to preserve Japanese culture and com- of the Shriners and was a Free Mason. yond maintaining the collection, she worked bat the widespread acculturation of their com- It was his passion for community and its tirelessly to incorporate the community with munity into mainstream American culture. It youth, however, to whom he dedicated much quality library service, programming and out- was during the 1970s that the Sansei em- of his life, by which many will remember Buck. reach efforts. barked on a path of political activism set on He was instrumental in securing the Fort Wal- sparking a renewal of Nihonmachi through cul- ton Beach High School’s field house and She credits strong family support along with tural awareness. baseball field, as well as preparing the tennis encouragement from the community for her Since the 1980s, Nihonmachi has experi- courts for action at Bruner Middle School. He achievements. Friends and family joined San- enced a period of revitalization, including the strongly advocated for the need of a voca- dra Bush for her retirement party on August building of new commercial and residential de- tional school in the area, helped found the Fel- 21, 2015 at the Frank Merriweather Library velopment, including projects on land that had lowship of Christian Athletes in Okaloosa between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. once been a neighboring Chinatown. Further- County and the All Sports Association, which he was inducted into its Hall of Fame in 2004. Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a more, the installation of historical markers and plaques around the neighborhood commemo- Whether it was growing the love of softball in few moments to honor and recognize Ms. rate the cultural history and achievements of the area by starting a men’s slow pitch softball Sandra Williams Bush. I ask that my col- Nihonmachi. team, which competed at National’s in 1973; leagues join me in congratulating Ms. Bush on Currently, the Yonsei and Gosei (fourth and attending high school football games and an accomplished career and to commend her fifth generations) play a vital role in the inter- cheering on players; or supporting Little for her admirable work within the Buffalo li- national dialogue between Nihonmachi and League teams; Buck was inspired by the char- brary system and community. Japan as well as the continued preservation of acter and camaraderie built as a result of par- Japanese culture brought to Santa Clara Val- ticipating in organized sports. He believed in

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With multiple de- was a friend and mentor to countless individ- f ployments around the globe and specifically in uals and one of the area youth’s biggest fans. support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and To his family, however, he will most be re- HONORING COL. JAMES ISAAC ENDURING FREEDOM, TSgt Officer’s leader- membered as a loving husband, father, and WHEELER ship and devotion to duty served his fellow air- grandfather, a great man who they were men and our Nation well over his prestigious blessed to have as their own and share with HON. MARTHA McSALLY fourteen-year career. the Northwest Florida community. OF ARIZONA Among his many awards and accolades are On behalf of the United States Congress, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two Bronze Stars, one with Valor Device, the am privileged to recognize the life of James C. Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Tuesday, September 8, 2015 ‘‘Buck’’ Smith. My wife Vicki and I extend our Commendation Medal, Army Commendation heartfelt prayers and condolences to his wife Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force of 44 years, Billie; daughter, Tina and her hus- the life of Col. James Isaac Wheeler, who Achievement Medal, Army Achievement band, Ryan; granddaughters Amber and passed away on August 24, 2015 at the age Medal, Meritorious Unit Award with one oak Ryleigh; brother, Rocky; sisters, Connie, of 93. leaf cluster, Combat Readiness Medal, Air Debbie, Sonya, and Rita; and all of the Smith Col. Wheeler was an exceptional pilot who Force Good Conduct Medal with three oak family. served his country with honor in three different leaf clusters, National Defense Service Medal, f conflicts—World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one oak Over his career in the Air Force, he piloted the leaf cluster, Iraq Campaign Medal with one IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVER- P–47 ‘‘Thunderbolt,’’ F–86, and C–47. oak leaf cluster, Global War on Terrorism Ex- SARY OF THE PRESCOTT AREA Upon his retirement, Col. Wheeler continued peditionary Medal, among many others. WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE to serve his community and fellow airmen, One fateful night in Iraq, on March 31, 2003, COMMISSION holding numerous leadership positions in vet- while serving as a Tactical Air Command and erans organizations in Tucson. He was stoutly Control Journeyman in support of the 1st Ar- HON. PAUL A. GOSAR devoted to his fellow veterans and serving the mored Division, TSgt Officer and his unit were OF ARIZONA Southern Arizona community he called home. engaged by enemy mortar, artillery, and direct IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I met Col. Wheeler as a young captain after fire. After an artillery shell exploded near his arriving at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in vehicle, then Airman Officer engaged the Tuesday, September 8, 2015 1994. He became a great friend over the enemy, killing two, while coordinating close air Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to years and always encouraged me in my jour- support. When his crew ran out of ammuni- recognize the silver anniversary and 25 years ney as a pilot, officer, and, most recently, tion, the citation for his Bronze Star with Valor of dedicated service of the Prescott Area Congresswoman. He was such a wonderful reads, ‘‘He voluntarily dismounted his vehicle, Wildland Urban Interface Commission example of continued faithful service to the ran across the battlefield through a hail of (PAWUIC). community, Air Force, and military members small arms fire to another vehicle, and re- In 1989, Ed Hollenshead and Coy Jemmett and family. He was a patriot and true servant turned with enough ammunition for his entire of the Prescott National along with Prescott leader, and I am so grateful for his example crew.’’ Then Airman Officer assisted in the de- Fire Department’s Ron Prince and Darrell Wil- and friendship. livery of air support, resulting in 55 enemy lis originally conceived the idea of an organi- Few can say they answered the call to killed. As the citation concludes, ‘‘His tremen- zation where community leaders were involved serve and defend our country as often, and dous bravery under constant enemy fire un- in combating issues in the Wildland Urban during such critical times, as Col. Wheeler. It doubtedly saved his fellow crewmembers Interface (WUI). These conversations evolved was my honor to have known and served with along with countless members of task force 2– into a task force known as the Interagency him, and I extend my sincere condolences to 70, and directly aided in the defeat of the Fire and Emergency Management Group. A his family and friends. enemy.’’ year later, The Prescott Area Wildland Urban f Mr. Speaker, this is the type of man we lost Interface Commission was officially formed on on August 3, 2015. Described as honest and HONORING THE DEDICATED SERV- September 7, 1990 when a memorandum of loyal, he truly was a significant role model for ICE AND SELFLESS SACRIFICE understanding was signed by PAWUIC, the those who knew him, not just by his words but OF TECHNICAL SERGEANT TIM- City of Prescott, Yavapai County, Central by his actions. Adding more weight to our OTHY A. OFFICER, JR. Yavapai Fire District, Arizona State Land hearts, TSgt Officer is the second son and Deptarment and the Prescott National Forest. brother his family lays to rest upon the altar of In 2001, Prescott was selected as one of HON. JEFF MILLER freedom. His younger brother, Army Sergeant seven communities in the United States to OF FLORIDA Justin Officer, tragically fell on the battlefield of participate in the National Fire Protection As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Afghanistan while serving with the 101st Air- sociation’s Firewise Communities program. borne on September 29, 2010. There are no Tuesday, September 8, 2015 This distinction resulted from Prescott having words I, this body of Congress, or the Nation a strong, citizen-led commission on WUI Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is can say that might assuage the bereavement issues. with both profound sadness and deep grati- of the Officer family, as they endure the Today, there are approximately 30 Firewise tude that I rise to pay tribute to a fallen deco- unendurable yet again. All I can say is on be- certified communities in and around Prescott rated American hero. On Monday, August 3, half of a humble and grateful Nation, we thank protecting more than 12,000 properties and 2015, Technical Sergeant Timothy A. Officer, them for the love, counsel, guidance, and sup- representing more than half of all Firewise Jr., of the 24th Special Operations Wing, lo- port given to Timothy and Justin, which helped communities in the State of Arizona. cated in Florida’s First Congressional District, make them the heroes they became. Their I am proud to honor the Prescott Area tragically lost his life during a military freefall lives stand as a testament that freedom is not Wildland Urban Interface Commission for their training accident. TSgt Officer was 32 years free, and their legacies will echo in time as ex- valuable contributions towards preventing dan- old, but lived a lifetime marked by and full of amples of the ultimate sacrifice for all free gerous wildfires and combating other wildland service. people. My wife, Vicki, joins me in praying that urban interface issues. At a time in our na- Timothy was born to Timothy and Linda Of- God is with Timothy’s parents, Timothy and tion’s history when catastrophic wildfires are ficer on August 8, 1982 in Huntington, West Linda; his sister Kylea; and all of his family devastating the West and have burned nearly Virginia. After graduating high school, he fol- and friends during this time of great mourning, 9 million acres this year alone, we must em- lowed in his family’s footsteps of service and and may God continue to bless the United brace commonsense and worthwhile efforts joined the Air Force in 2001. Upon becoming States of America.

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OF ALABAMA Without her courageous campaign for the By all accounts, TSgt Bettelyoun was the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 7th Congressional District, I know that my consummate leader and selfless warrior in his election to this seat in 2010 would not have professional life as well as his personal life. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 been possible. Her sacrifices paved the way Described by close friends as being able to Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I for me to walk the halls of Congress and I will walk into a room of strangers and leave their rise today to pay tribute to the extraordinary carry my love and admiration for her in my friend, TSgt Bettelyoun surely lived a full, al- life and legacy of an American treasure and heart each and every day. I will always cher- beit too brief, life. A dedicated family man, it one of my personal heroes, the courageous ish the time we spent together when she hon- remains clear his family was the most impor- Mrs. Amelia Platts Boynton Robinson. Amelia ored me as my special guest for the State of tant aspect in this young patriot’s life. With five passed away on August 26, 2015 at the age the Union on January 20, 2015. I am grateful children to his beloved wife, Jennifer, TSgt of 104. While we mourn the loss of this re- for the memories of her greeting President Bettelyoun and Jennifer took in a young cous- markable woman, I am comforted in knowing Obama that night and I am so blessed to have in as their own, after the cousin’s parents trag- that her brave spirit will live through her called her a beloved mentor and friend. ically passed away. impactful contributions to this nation. As she reminded us in life, there is still Mr. Speaker, this is the type of man we lost Amelia was a key figure in the voting rights much work to be done for this nation to live up on August 3, 2015. There are no words I, this movement in Selma, Alabama and she is to its ideals of equality and justice for all. Let body of Congress, or the Nation can say that often remembered for her historic role as one us be inspired by the extraordinary life of might assuage the bereavement of the of the coordinators and marchers on ‘‘Bloody Amelia to keep striving and working towards a Bettelyoun family and the six children Marty Sunday.’’ On that solemn day on the Edmund more perfect union. May we honor her by con- leaves behind. All I can say is on behalf of a Pettus Bridge, Amelia was savagely beaten tinuing her life’s work. I ask my colleagues to humble and grateful Nation, we thank them for and a photo of her taken shortly after she was join with me in saluting Mrs. Platts Amelia the love, counsel, guidance, and support given attacked became a powerful symbol of the in- Boynton Robinson, an Alabama gem and an to Marty, which helped make him the hero he justices suffered by those fighting on the American treasure. Thank you. became both in uniform and as a father. His frontlines of the movement. f life stands as a testament that freedom is not Yet this fearless revolutionary continued her free, and his legacy will echo in time as an ex- work as a leader on the frontlines of securing HONORING THE DEDICATED SERV- ample of the ultimate sacrifice for all free peo- the right to vote for all Americans. She was ICE AND SELFLESS SACRIFICE ple. My wife, Vicki, joins me in praying that undeterred by the perils of a racially unjust so- OF TECHNICAL SERGEANT God be with Marty’s wife, Jennifer; his children ciety that relegated blacks to second-class citi- MARTY B. BETTELYOUN Kalyn, Olivia, Benjamin, Isabella, and Mollie; zenship. Her story is a testament to her com- his parents, Sonny and Christina; brothers mitment to serving as a conduit for change HON. JEFF MILLER Luke and Adam; Stepmother Sharon and and a reminder of why we in Alabama lovingly OF FLORIDA Stepfather Jim; and all family and friends dur- refer to her as the matriarch of the movement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing this time of great mourning, and may God Amelia was born on August 18, 1911 in Sa- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 continue to bless the United States of Amer- vannah, Georgia. Her mother was an activist ica. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is during the women’s suffrage movement. After f the passage of the 19th amendment, she and with both profound sadness and deep grati- her mother distributed voter registration infor- tude that I rise to pay tribute to a fallen deco- IN CELEBRATION OF THE HUMANE mation to women from the family’s horse and rated American hero. On Monday, August 3, SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY’S buggy in 1920. Her mother’s tireless efforts to 2015, Technical Sergeant Marty B. Bettelyoun 50TH ANNIVERSARY secure the right to vote for women would have of the 24th Special Operations Wing, located a lasting impact on Amelia. It also paved the in Florida’s First Congressional District, trag- HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR. way for the young activist to claim her own ically lost his life during a military freefall train- OF VIRGINIA place in American history. ing accident. TSgt Bettelyoun was 35 years IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fueled by that same passion, Amelia began old, but lived a lifetime marked by and full of Tuesday, September 8, 2015 her own service to mankind when she and her service. husband Samuel Boynton fought for voting Born to Sonny and Christina Bettelyoun on Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- rights and property ownership for African- October 18, 1979 in Eugene, Oregon, TSgt knowledge and congratulate the Humane So- Americans in the poorest rural areas of Ala- Bettelyoun graduated from Oregon City High ciety of Fairfax County for reaching the grand bama. She was later named the only female School. After graduation, he answered the call old age of 50, and, perhaps more impres- lieutenant to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during and joined the Air Force in 2000. Enduring sively, for spending those years caring for the the civil rights movement. In this role, Amelia one of the most challenging training pipelines animals of Virginia’s 8th District. traveled alongside Dr. King and often ap- the United States military has to offer, TSgt The Humane Society of Fairfax County was peared in his stead for various events and Bettelyoun earned his stripes as one of our established by concerned citizens in 1965 in gatherings during the movement. Nation’s most elite. As a lead instructor in Sur- order to pursue the three-fold mission of pro- Amelia is also best known for her leadership vival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape, and moting humane education, preventing all that led to the passage of the Voting Rights later as a Combat Controller with multiple forms of cruelty to animals—both domestic Act of 1965. Amelia was such an integral part training and combat deployments around the and wild—by every legitimate means avail- of the process that the contents of the bill globe, TSgt Bettelyoun’s leadership and devo- able, and assisting the community with all were drafted at her kitchen table in Selma. tion to duty served thousands of airmen and matters pertaining to the welfare of animals. On May 5, 1964, Amelia broke yet another our Nation well throughout his prestigious fif- In furtherance of this mission, the HSFC barrier when she became the first woman in teen-year career. provides numerous different services for both the state of Alabama to run for a congres- Among his many awards and accolades are the animals and people within its community. sional seat. She garnered 10.7 percent of the the Air Force Commendation Medal with one The HSFC accepts and cares for all animals vote during a time when very few blacks were oak leaf cluster, Air Force Achievement Medal in need—dogs and cats of course, but also registered voters. Her historic run further so- with two oak leaf clusters, Meritorious Unit birds, rabbits, gerbils, and more. They care for lidified her impact on the movement for human Award with four oak leaf clusters, Air Force animals that have been given up by their fami- rights in Alabama. Good Conduct Medal with four oak leaf clus- lies and for animals from overwhelmed and kill When this extraordinary woman wasn’t con- ters, National Defense Service Medal, Global shelters. They help military families that have tributing her time to the causes of her genera- War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global special needs in regard to caring for their ani- tion, she worked as an educator, a home War on Terrorism Service Medal, Air Force mals and they provide emergency medical demonstrations agent with the Department of Overseas Ribbon Long, Air Force Expedi- treatment for animals from families that Agriculture, an insurance agent, an income tax tionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border, Air wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford such care.

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In 1993, Mr. Vu gath- scious decision not to simply fix the problems Church in Dumfries, Virginia for four years. ered contributions to help restore the aban- that come their way, but to also seek out Colonel Cooke is survived by his wife of 44 doned Bien Hoa Military Cemetery in Vietnam. unaddressed problems and resolve them. years, Wilma; daughter, Mary; siblings Oscar, With this support he helped ensure the Viet- They have been involved with legislative Josie, Lula May, Carrie, and Barbara; six namese government would not destroy the issues such as ensuring adequate shelter and grandchildren; and a host of other family site as it had other military cemeteries. veterinary care for animals and stopping the members and friends. Mr. Vu also had a vision for the creation of operation of rodeos and circuses. They em- Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along a museum that preserved the history of South ploy investigators that, for over 40 years, have with the more than 730,000 people of the Sec- Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and the diaspora investigated thousands of cruelty and neglect ond Congressional District salute Colonel of Vietnamese Boat People. In 2008, the Re- cases. Finally, they have assisted with the Charles Cooke for his dedicated service to our public of Vietnam Boat People Museum Deer Spay Project for the past 2 years. nation and to his community. I ask my col- opened at History Park in San Jose. Mr. Vu’s I hope I have made it as clear to you as it leagues in the House of Representatives to efforts were critical in building community sup- is to me that the Humane Society of Fairfax join us in extending our deepest sympathies to port to establish the museum. Today, the Viet County is an outstanding, upstanding organi- Colonel Cooke’s family, friends and loved Museum is a San Jose treasure that ensures zation that has done more than can here be ones during this difficult time. We pray that the courageous stories from survivors of the described for the animals and families in their they will be consoled and comforted by an Vietnamese Exodus are never forgotten, espe- community. I thank them for their valuable abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, cially by young people. work and wish them many more happy anni- weeks and months ahead. Vu Van Loc has been a dedicated leader versaries to come. f within the Vietnamese community in Santa f Clara County. I had the pleasure of first meet- HONORING MR. VU VAN LOC FOR ing Mr. Vu when I served on the Santa Clara IN HONOR OF COLONEL CHARLES HIS SERVICE TO SANTA CLARA County Board of Supervisors. He has been an EDWARD COOKE COUNTY important friend throughout my public service to Santa Clara County. I am grateful for his HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. HON. ZOE LOFGREN dedication, and through these remarks I here- OF GEORGIA OF CALIFORNIA by recognize and commend Mr. Vu for his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to Santa Clara County and our immi- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 grant community. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is f with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ´ honor a distinguished member of my commu- HONORING CHANCELLOR JOSE that I rise today to pay tribute to a respected ORTIZ public servant and outstanding citizen, Colonel nity, Mr. Vu Van Loc. Mr. Vu has been a lead- Charles Edward Cooke. Sadly, Colonel Cooke er in Santa Clara County for nearly forty passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015. Fu- years. As the founder of the Immigrant Reset- HON. BARBARA LEE OF CALIFORNIA neral services were held on Monday, August tlement & Cultural Center, Mr. Vu provided es- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Andersonville Na- sential resettlement services to Vietnamese tional Cemetery in Andersonville, Georgia. refugees immediately after the Fall of Saigon Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Colonel Cooke devoted nearly three dec- and for decades following. He pioneered the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor ades of his life to protecting his country in the historical preservation of the journey of the Vi- the extraordinary career of Dr. Jose´ Ortiz, United States Marine Corps, an unwavering etnamese Boat People when he created the Chancellor of Peralta Community College Dis- responsibility for which we are all greatly in- Viet Museum in San Jose, which displays their trict. The Peralta District spans six cities within debted. In his 31 years of duty, he was sta- journey. the East Bay and serves over 60,000 stu- tioned in nine states and eleven countries. Mr. Vu was born in 1933 in Nam Dinh, dents. Though his responsibilities carried him across North Vietnam. He became a Lieutenant upon Dr. Ortiz has spent his career serving within the globe, Colonel Cooke always enjoyed re- graduation from the Dalat academy in 1954. institutions of higher education and in a variety turning to his birthplace of Plains, Georgia and During the Vietnam War, he held multiple of administrative positions. His career brought hometown of Americus, Georgia. leadership positions in the South Vietnam him to campuses in California, Maryland, and Throughout his career, Colonel Cooke im- Army, including Colonel Director for the Gen- the University of Puerto Rico at Bayamon. His pacted the lives of thousands of young service eral Logistics Department. range of experience, both professionally and men and women who served under him. For After the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, culturally, made him the ideal candidate to his outstanding leadership he was awarded Vu Van Loc came to the United States and serve at Peralta, which is within my Congres- the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Serv- settled in San Jose, California. Shortly after sional District; the most diverse Congressional ice Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint his arrival, Mr. Vu began working with the district in the nation. Service Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Indochinese Resettlement & Cultural Center, Prior to serving as Chancellor, Dr. Ortiz and the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement or IRCC, to assist immigrants arriving from served as Vice President to Laney College, Medal. Beyond these achievements and the Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos who were be- which falls under the umbrella of the Peralta respect held for him by Marines everywhere, ginning to settle in Northern California. The Community College system. While there he he was an honorable human being who loved Social Planning Committee of Santa Clara was known for his deep understanding and deeply and, in return, was deeply loved. County created the IRCC as a temporary of- commitment to the many challenges facing the Following his retirement from the Marine fice in 1976, but it was Mr. Vu who spear- extremely diverse student body. Corps in 2004, Colonel Cooke worked for headed IRCC’s efforts and ensured the orga- Later, in 2005, Dr. Ortiz moved on to be- Northrup Grumman as an Information Assur- nization’s mission was fulfilled in the decades come President of Allan Hancock College in ance Specialist. His co-workers and fellow that followed. Santa Maria, California, where he served until servicemen cherished the smile and booming Over forty years, Mr. Vu built the IRCC as 2012. Little did he know he would one day re- laugh of a man with seasoned wisdom and a a community-based organization to serve Viet- turn home to Oakland and the Peralta system. passion for reveling in the beauties of life. namese immigrants in resettlement. Due to his Dr. Ortiz’s appointment served as an oppor- After 7 years, he retired to full-time community efforts, IRCC, which changed its name to the tunity for him to return home to foster his service with organizations such as the Semper Immigrant Resettlement & Cultural Center in friendly relationships and spend more time Fi Community Task Force and Meals on the 1990s, has provided over 20,000 immi- with his family. Wheels. grants with access to resettlement services, His appointment came in the years following Colonel Cooke was a resolute steward of such as ESL classes, job training programs, the Great Recession, at a time when commu- Christ’s message. His faith and spirituality al- housing assistance, U.S. citizenship applica- nity college districts across the nation were

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Sharon found the time hanced the region’s human, economic, envi- ROSELLEN KERSHAW to further her education at Modesto Junior ronmental, and social development. Dr. Ortiz College and California State University, provided leadership and advocacy for the di- HON. JIM COSTA Stanislaus where she received her Bachelor’s verse students of the four colleges while pro- OF CALIFORNIA degree in Organizational Communications. In moting his mission of supporting student aca- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES addition, she graduated from the National demic access and success. His demonstrated Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, commitment to students serves as a fine ex- D.C. with a Main Street Certification Institute Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Certification in Historic Preservation and also ample to others working toward providing high pay tribute to the life of Rosellen Kershaw who quality educational opportunities and services from the US Chamber Institute in Chamber recently passed away at the age of 87. She Management at the University of Arizona in to the marginalized and underrepresented. leaves behind her loving family, including her On behalf of the residents of California’s 2004. daughter Julie, and granddaughters, Taylor 13th Congressional District, I salute Dr. Jose´ For eight and half years, Sharon served as and Morgan Marsoobian. Fresno County is M Ortiz, for his outstanding service and pas- the Executive Director of the Turlock Down- truly indebted to Rosellen’s legacy of service, sionate commitment to the Peralta Community town Association, where she made enduring integrity and love. contributions to beautifying and restoring the College District. Dr. Ortiz has touched many Rosellen Kershaw was born on August 29, lives throughout his career, and I wish him historic downtown of Turlock. Among numer- 1923, to Charles and Pinkie Kershaw in Fres- ous activities that celebrated the culture of and his loved ones continued success and no, California. She spent almost her entire life happiness. Turlock, she planned major community events in the Central Valley, graduating from Fresno such as the Festival of Lights Tree Lighting f High School and Fresno State College. She Ceremony and the Fourth of July parade. Dur- IN RECOGNITION OF PATRICIA received her Master’s Degree from San Fran- ing Mrs. Silva’s last three years with the PENNISI cisco State University. Downtown Association, she was promoted to Rosellen taught school at the elementary, the position of Chief Executive Officer for the HON. DORIS O. MATSUI high school and college levels. However, she Turlock Chamber of Commerce and Conven- consistently referred to herself as a ‘‘profes- tion and Visitor’s Bureau, and diligently OF CALIFORNIA sional volunteer,’’ having dedicated more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oversaw all three agencies. Sharon has been 50 years of her life to the causes and organi- a beacon in the community and an integral Tuesday, September 8, 2015 zations in Fresno that she felt most passionate part of the non-profit organization’s success. Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to about. Ms. Kershaw was committed to improv- Volunteering is second nature to Sharon; recognize Patricia Pennisi as she retires after ing her community one hour at a time. she has been a part of several different forty years of service to the Stanford Settle- The fruits of Rosellen’s labors were re- boards and a vital member of many different ment Neighborhood Center. As her family, flected in her involvement with local organiza- clubs and organizations. Appointed by the friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate her tions and clubs, such as the Ani Guild of the Mayor of Turlock and confirmed by the City long list of accomplishments and years of California Armenian Home, of which she was Council, Sharon was one of nine committee service, I ask my colleagues to join me in hon- a founder and board member for over 40 members to become a part of the Develop- oring this great individual who has served and years. She was also President of the League ment Collaborative Advisory Committee, and contributed so much to the Sacramento re- of Women Voters of Fresno, California State provide advice and recommendations to the gion. President of American Association of Univer- city for improving the business climate. Fur- Since receiving her Master’s Degree in So- sity Women, Chair of the Fresno Housing and thermore, Sharon was co-chair of the Turlock cial Work in 1970 from the University of Kan- Community Development Commission, Chair Centennial Celebration in 2008, sat on the sas and shortly after her certification from the of the CSUF Arts and Humanities Advisory, Board of Directors for the Turlock Community Academy of Certified Social Workers in 1972, board member of the Fresno Regional Foun- Theatre, and is a longtime member of the Ro- Ms. Pennisi has been committed to the mis- dation, Secretary of the Fresno County Grand tary Club of Turlock. Sharon is a past member sion of social work. For the last forty years, Jury, board member of the California Journal, of the Turlock Unified School District Board Ms. Pennisi has been an integral part of the President of the Fresno Art Museum, and and sits on a number of CSU Stanislaus com- important programs that have made the Stan- President of the Friends of Fresno County Li- mittees: the President’s Advisory council, the ford Settlement Neighborhood Center an es- brary. In addition, she was a founder and first College of Business Board, the Alumni Board, sential part of the North Sacramento commu- general manager of Valley Public Radio. the CSUS Warrior Association, and lastly, and nity. As longtime Assistant Director of Stanford Among her many achievements, Rosellen re- the Center for Public Policies Studies Advisory Settlement Neighborhood, she has been at the ceived the California Rotary Paul Harris Fellow Board. She served on Stanislaus County’s forefront of directing the center’s children and accolade, and was awarded the CSU Fresno Economic Development Committee and on the youth services. With the leadership of Ms. Top Dog Award for Service. Board of Directors for the Stanislaus County Rosellen Kershaw was an extraordinary Pennisi, both the Children’s Program and the Alliance Workforce. She was also the chair of woman with a commitment to family, friends Teen Center Program have grown and flour- the county’s Redistricting Committee in 2011. and her community. Her service will forever be ished. In addition, to helping raise funds to Mrs. Silva stands as a role model for commu- remembered by the lives she so graciously support the center’s many programs, she has nity dedication. Being actively involved and touched. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect been vital in ensuring its continued success. connected within the community as Sharon that I ask my colleagues in the House of Rep- Over her entire career, Ms Pennisi has Silva has been, it comes as no surprise that resentatives to join me in honoring the life of worked tirelessly to be a champion for chil- she has received numerous awards and rec- Rosellen Kershaw, a true pillar of our commu- dren. She has been a remarkable influence on ognitions. In 1995, she received the Turlock nity who will never be forgotten. her colleagues, as well as the student interns Citizen of the Year Award and Volunteer of that have had the privilege of working with f the Year Award at the Best of Turlock Awards her. Although she will be greatly missed for HONORING SHARON SILVA Dinner. While serving as the Executive Direc- her vast contributions, she will be fondly re- tor for the Turlock Downtown Association, the membered for her ability to make Sacramento HON. JEFF DENHAM organization received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Revitalization Achievement in a better place and for her contributions to the OF CALIFORNIA Design. The Turlock Chamber of Commerce Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, as Patricia and her family, was one of ten chambers in the state of Cali- friends and colleagues gather to celebrate her Tuesday, September 8, 2015 fornia to be a CalChamber’s President Circle retirement, I am pleased to honor and recog- Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Recipient for six years in a row. In 2011, Shar- nize her for her hard work to help the Sac- acknowledge and honor Turlock Chamber of on Silva was named the Western Chamber

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For 25 years, Alli- there once was a time in our country when She recently received the Woman of the Year son Transmission has provided MEPI students blacks and whites could not eat together in Award from the Stanislaus County Women’s with financial support, mentors, instructors and public restaurants, use the same public rest- Commission. access to its facilities for instructional pur- rooms, stay at the same hotels, or attend the For the past 27 years, Sharon has been lov- poses. same schools. ingly married to Manuel Silva. She has two The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is Julian Bond answered the call to action and children: Tamra Spade and Douglas Holmes; one of the nation’s largest and most proactive put his studies on hold to devote all of his en- five grandchildren: Richard Fortado, Kasondra organizations that provide minority students ergies and efforts to ending segregation and Fortado, Kali Spade, Derek Holmes and Lexie with educational opportunities at historically racial discrimination. Holmes; and one great granddaughter; black colleges and universities. As a result of Mr. Speaker, it is not unusual these days for Madilynn Bettencourt. a partnership with Allison Transmission, the us to think of a champion as someone who re- Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and UNCF’s Bowling for Scholars Bowl-A-Thon ceives the highest accolades in sports. recognizing the indispensable contributions has become its second largest fundraising ac- Julian Bond was a champion of the people. His success is measured not in the numbers Sharon Silva has brought to the Turlock tivity in the Midwest. Chamber of Commerce and its community. In November 2011, the Indiana Minority of trophies, medals, ribbons, and champion- Sharon Silva has lived a profound experience Supplier Dealer Council (IMSDC) awarded Alli- ship banners, but in the number of doors and and left a valuable legacy that many chamber son Transmission its ‘‘Corporation of the Year’’ opportunities he helped to open for those who CEOs may aspire to. award. The award was in recognition of had been neglected, marginalized, and Allison’s outreach efforts to increase the num- disenfranchised. f Julian Bond knew that to bring about non- ber of minority suppliers that do business with violent social change it was necessary to or- RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL the company. Its employees have also served ganize so he co-founded the Student Non- OF ALLISON TRANSMISSION, IN- on the IMSDC board of directors, attended violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). CORPORATED IN INDIANAPOLIS, supplier fairs and sponsored local events that INDIANA SNCC, which organized and mobilized the provide financial support to IMSDC. participation of students and young people in ´ In closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in the Civil Rights Movement, conceived the HON. ANDRE CARSON extending our congratulations to Allison Trans- Freedom Rides that challenged the practice of OF INDIANA mission for 100 years of success which has racial segregation in interstate transportation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided economic security to tens of thou- and the Mississippi Freedom Summer project Tuesday, September 8, 2015 sands of Hoosiers and their families and an that undertook the dangerous work of helping enhanced quality of life for all of us who call African Americans register to vote in the state Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is Indianapolis home. my honor to recognize one of Indianapolis’ most committed to maintaining White suprem- f and Indiana’s most venerable employers, Alli- acy by any means necessary. son Transmission Inc., as the company cele- IN REMEMBRANCE OF JULIAN SNCC was not the first leadership role his- brates its Centennial this month. One hundred BOND, CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION, tory and circumstance would call upon Julian years ago, James A. Allison established the GEORGIA LEGISLATOR, AND ELO- Bond to assume; nor would it be the last. In 1965, after passage of the Civil Rights Speedway Team Company to support his Indi- QUENT VOICE FOR JUSTICE, Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, anapolis 500 racing activities. On the first day EQUALITY, AND HUMAN DIGNITY Julian Bond was elected to represent the resi- of operation, with great significance, he hung dents of the 32nd district in Georgia House of a sign that read, ‘‘Whatever leaves this shop HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Representatives. over my name must be of the finest work pos- OF TEXAS But on January 10, 1966, his white col- sible.’’ A century later, this principle still guides IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues in the Georgia House voted 184–12 the company that bears his name. not to seat him because he had publicly ex- From the company’s humble beginnings as Tuesday, September 8, 2015 pressed his opposition to the Vietnam War. a small machine shop, Allison Transmission Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with Julian Bond challenged the refusal of the has grown into the world’s largest manufac- a heavy heart that I rise to speak in praise of Georgia House to seat him and took his case turer of fully automatic transmissions for Julian Bond, one of the leading lights of the all the way to the United States Supreme medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles Civil Rights Movement, who died on Saturday, Court, which ruled in the unanimous decision and a leader in hybrid propulsion. Allison is a August 15, 2015, at the age of 75. of Bond v. Floyd, 385 U.S. 116 (1966), that major supplier of transmissions for wheeled While Julian lost his battle to the illness that expressing opposition to the Vietnam War was and tracked vehicles that keep our military claimed his life, it is the struggle for civil rights speech protected by the First Amendment and strong and our soldiers safe, a lineage that and human dignity he helped to win that he directed that he be seated as a duly elected can be traced back to 1917 and the advent of will forever remembered and revered. member of the state legislature. World War I. Horace Julian Bond was born January 14, Julian Bond would go on to serve three With its headquarters and primary manufac- 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee to Julia Agnes more terms in the Georgia House, where he turing facilities still in Indianapolis, Hoosiers and Horace Mann Bond. co-founded the Georgia Legislative Black Cau- are proud of Allison’s 2,700 employees world- Julian’s father was the first African-American cus, and six terms in the Georgia State Sen- wide, its market presence in more than 80 President of Lincoln University of Pennsyl- ate. countries, annual revenues exceeding $2 bil- vania, the same institution attended by In 1971, Julian Bond co-founded and served lion, and a market capitalization of more than Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes who as president of the Southern Poverty Law $5 billion. Allison Transmission is poised to re- would both go on to make substantial con- Center that tracks the actions of hate groups main one of the United States’ most enduring tributions to the Civil Rights Movement and to better inform and prepare communities examples of technological innovation and the advancement of African-Americans. about the dangers these groups pose. manufacturing excellence that all Americans Julian’s father later became president of At- Julian Bond consistently identified issues of can be proud of as we compete globally to lanta University and Julian decided to attend civil inequality and provided solutions by gath- grow jobs at home. Under the leadership of its Morehouse College, one of the leading black ering groups of community leaders, profes- dynamic CEO Lawrence Dewey, and through colleges in the nation. sionals, and educators to protect what the a strong partnership with the United Auto Julian Bond, who came from a long line of laws and policies would not, our basic civil Workers, Allison Transmission continues to educators, determined at an early age to put rights. employ Hoosiers at wages that support strong his journalistic and organizing talents in serv- In 1998, Julian Bond’s commitment to jus- families and the civic life of our community. ice of the cause of civil rights and racial equal- tice and equality led him to answer the call to It is a special source of pride to me, Mr. ity. serve and accept the position of Chairman of Speaker, that Allison Transmission played a While a student at Morehouse College, Ju- the NAACP, a post he held until 2010. key role in founding MEPI, the Minority Engi- lian helped found The Pegasus, a literary Julian Bond was able to bring the earnest neering Program Indianapolis, a non-profit or- magazine, and led nonviolent student protests fight to achieve equality into the modern era

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.008 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1223 as he watched African-Americans achieve the part of the territory and his mother was a hosts Christ Gospel Bible Institute—founded highest awards in their professions and contin- homemaker who also took care of many by Reverend Hicks in the early 1970s—which ued to break down barriers. chores on the family farm. provides an education curriculum to those with In November 2008, Julian Bond witnessed Juan was placed on a horse at age 6 and an interest in studying and learning from the the election of the first African American Presi- taught how to do some of the farming and Bible. Moreover, the headquarters in Jef- dent of the United States, a feat thought im- ranching. In 1922, he became very ill and was fersonville is home to the church’s publishing possible just a decade earlier. cared for by one of his sisters until he recov- house and weekly radio broadcast, which Mr. Speaker, because of trailblazers like Ju- ered. Juan received most of his education reaches thousands of readers and listeners lian Bond millions of Americans gained access from a home school teacher, since he had across the world. to opportunities previously denied to members many responsibilities on the farm. The Reverend Hicks’ spiritual journey began of their communities. At age 17, he became a U.S. Census Taker at a young age. As a young woman, she felt Julian Bond spent 5 years with SNCC, 8 in the Sandia Mountains and would travel from the desire to study and teach the Bible, from years as president of the Southern Poverty farm to farm, gathering the necessary informa- which she dedicated her life to Jesus Christ. Law Center, 12 years as the president of tion. Reverend Hicks has written and published ex- NAACP, 20 years as a state representative, At age 18, he decided to take the test to tensively, having authored more than 110 and 75 years an unwavering champion of civil enter the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). books over the course of her tenure. The rights for all people, including the LGBT com- At the time, he weighed less than 105 pounds church holds a copyright license on these ma- munity. and there was a weight requirement. Juan and terials, and Reverend Hicks receives no royal- My thoughts and prayers are with Julian’s his friends went to town and ate as many ba- ties from them. beloved wife Pamela, his children and grand- nanas as they could before being weighed for Reverend Berniece R. Hicks touches the children; and the untold millions of persons a second time. He made it into the Corps. lives of those in her ministry in Southern Indi- He was assigned to Camp #8 in LaVentana, whose lives were touched by one of America’s ana and through the network of churches in New Mexico where he was assigned the work greatest sons. the United States and around the world. Al- of building cabins and roads. He earned $1.00 Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a though 97 years old, she still preaches two per day and would keep $5.00 each month moment of silence in memory of Julian Bond, sermons most weeks at the Jeffersonville and send $25.00 home to his family. The a tireless and eloquent voice for justice, equal- church. Today I honor the life and legacy of Corps was part of the New Deal by President ity, and human dignity who did so much to Reverend Berniece R. Hicks and wish her a Franklin D. Roosevelt and provided unskilled close the gap between the promise of Amer- very happy 97th birthday. ica’s founding ideals and the reality of peo- labor jobs related to the conservation and de- ple’s lives. velopment of natural resources in rural lands f f owned by federal, local and state govern- ments. Juan spent 18 months in the Corps. IN RECOGNITION OF MR. STEVE A TRIBUTE TO ELAINE FENNER In 1945, he married Petra Aragon, a teacher ALLEN with a degree from Highland University. Juan HON. DAVID YOUNG worked for the Charles Ilfield Grocery store as OF IOWA a driver and he and his wife had five daugh- HON. DAVID G. VALADAO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters before 1957. Petra went back to teaching OF CALIFORNIA at the San Ignacio Parochial School but be- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came very ill and passed away in 1960. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise From that point forward, Juan raised their Tuesday, September 8, 2015 today to recognize and honor Elaine Fenner of five daughters on his own. He was employed the Bluffs Arts Council for being a recipient of by the City of Albuquerque from 1959 to 1978, Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. first as a laborer, then a welder and eventually congratulate Steve Allen on his retirement Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad a supervisor, responsible for training new em- after 28 years of dedicated service to the honors individuals who have exemplified ex- ployees. Selma Fire Department. ceptional commitment to their communities In 2007, Juan attended a reunion of the Mr. Allen was born on April 18, 1961. He through various service related activities. CCC boys and was able to reconnect with grew up in Fresno, California and attended Elaine was granted this prestigious award as many of his friends and share memories from local schools before going on to start his fire she has demonstrated her dedication to serv- that time in his life. career as a volunteer firefighter for North Cen- ing the Bluffs Arts Council as both a board He is still very involved with his daughters, tral Fire Department in May 1979. He com- member and volunteer. Elaine’s hard work and M. Virginia Mora de Lazo, Margie Mora pleted his Emergency Medical Technician dedication to serving others truly embodies Brown, Deanna B. Mora, Lillian D. Stephens training and was hired by Jones Ambulance in our Iowa values. and Ruby Mora and their families. He has two 1981. I applaud Elaine for her commitment to grandchildren, Linda Lzao Sheroma and An- On November 6, 1986, after completing service and giving back to the community. It is dres F. Lazo. I would like to extend my thanks paramedic school, Mr. Allen joined Selma Fire an honor to serve civic minded Iowans like her to Mr. Mora for his service as a member of the Department as one of Selma’s first Firefighter/ in the United States Congress. I know my col- Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Paramedics. He was promoted first to Fire En- leagues in the United States House of Rep- Depression and for his service to the commu- gineer in November 1993 and then to Captain resentatives will join me in congratulating her nity as a City of Albuquerque employee. in January 1996. for receiving this award and wish her nothing f Throughout his career, Mr. Allen worked but continued success. tirelessly to protect people’s lives from dev- f RECOGNIZING REVEREND BERNIECE R. HICKS astating fires, such as those in Los Angeles HONORING JUAN BAUTISTA MORA and the Oakland Hills Fire. Additionally, he took a special interest in investigating the HON. TODD C. YOUNG causes of fires and was a member of the City HON. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM OF INDIANA of Selma’s Arson Team for many years. OF NEW MEXICO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES After 28 years with the Selma Fire Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 8, 2015 ment, Mr. Allen retired on May 27, 2015. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Mr. YOUNG of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, it is The Selma community has been extremely Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New my honor and privilege to recognize Reverend fortunate to have a dedicated firefighter such Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Berniece R. Hicks on the occasion of her 97th as Mr. Allen to ensure the wellbeing of their Juan Bautista Mora who turned 98 years old birthday. Reverend Hicks founded Christ Gos- community. on May 3, 2015. pel Churches International Inc. (CGCII) in Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the Mr. Mora was born in Chilili, New Mexico in 1957 which today has congregations across United States House of Representatives to 1917 as the youngest member of the family the United States, throughout South and Cen- join me in commending Steve Allen for his 28 that included nine children. His father was a tral America, and around the globe. The inter- years of dedicated public service in Selma and logger assistant who traveled to the southern national headquarters in Jeffersonville, Indiana congratulating him on his recent retirement.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.010 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 IN HONOR OF MR. COMMODORE Principal of Dougherty Comprehensive High relief collections, and person-by-person coun- CONYERS School in Albany, Georgia, a position he held seling. for eleven years, Mr. Conyers was named Through the years, Saint Mary’s Parish has HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. First Runner-up for State of Georgia Principal maintained strong and active social justice OF GEORGIA of the Year and was also named the State of outreach within the community. The Parish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia Administrator of the Year by the has contributed to the lives of many individ- Georgia Association of Educators. In 1997, he uals and families by extending its support to Tuesday, September 8, 2015 again broke barriers when he was named Di- young families, immigrants, families of farm Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise rector of Vocational and Technical Education workers, and persons living with physical and today to pay tribute to an outstanding public for the Dougherty County School System, the mental disabilities. The Parish has also offered servant, champion of education, man of God, first African American to serve in this role. solace to the bereaved. and loving husband, father, grandfather and Moreover, he started the first Boy Scout Troop In addition to being attentive to the spiritual, friend, Mr. Commodore Conyers. Mr. Conyers for African-American youth in Vienna, Georgia cultural, and social justice needs of Gilroy departed this life on Monday, August 17, and the first Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops community members, Saint Mary’s Parish has 2015. A funeral service was held on Saturday, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Albany, Georgia. been an important source of unity to our resi- August 22, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Bap- In addition to the love and support of his dents. The Parish has continued to focus its tist Church in Albany, Georgia. late wife, Anne; their two children, Derrick, and efforts on the betterment of our society by pro- Commodore Conyers was born in Thomas- Devetrice; and two grandchildren, Derrick and viding a spiritual home for our youth and pro- ville, Georgia and graduated from Douglas Ashley, Mr. Conyers relied on our Lord and moting social justice and diversity in the City High School in 1949. He then continued his Savior Jesus Christ to guide him throughout of Gilroy. education at Savannah State College, now his life. A member of Shiloh Baptist Church As Saint Mary’s Parish of the City of Gilroy University, and graduated in 1958 with a bach- since 1961, he served as Superintendent of celebrates 150 years of service to the Gilroy elor degree in Industrial Education. His early the Sunday School, Deacon and a Trustee, community, we join the many friends and fami- passion for education motivated him to excel Chairman of the Facilities Committee, and nu- lies wishing well to the Parish. On this day of in his studies as he progressed to earn a mas- merous other positions. honor and celebration, we do hereby recog- ter’s degree from Valdosta State College, now Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along nize and commend Saint Mary’s Parish on this University, and an L–6 degree in Administra- with the more than 730,000 people of Geor- milestone. tion and Supervision from Albany State Col- gia’s Second Congressional District salute Mr. f lege, also now University. Commodore Conyers for his leadership in Yet, it was Mr. Conyers’ services to his education and service to his community. I ask HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- alma mater, Savannah State College, which my colleagues in the House of Representa- SARY OF THE CITY OF SOUTH remained near and dear to his heart for dec- tives to join us in extending our deepest sym- TUCSON ades. He served as President of the Greater pathies to Mr. Conyers’ family, friends and Albany Alumni Chapter of Savannah State and loved ones during this difficult time. We pray HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA was selected as the Grand Marshal of the that they will be consoled and comforted by an OF ARIZONA 2014 Homecoming Parade. He recently was abiding faith and the Holy Spirit in the days, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chosen as the latest inductee into the Savan- weeks and months ahead. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 nah State University Foundation Hall of Fame. f This prestigious honor will allow his legacy to Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in live on for years to come. HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVER- honor of the 75th Anniversary of the City of Mr. Conyers’ scholastic repertoire, cultivated SARY OF SAINT MARY’S PARISH South Tucson, a community known for the re- by his devotion to service and leadership, con- IN THE CITY OF GILROY siliency, determination, and independence of tinued to flourish, as his achievements earned its residents. him numerous recognitions and commenda- HON. ZOE LOFGREN As a native of Tucson, Arizona, I am privi- tions within the educational arena. In 1965, he OF CALIFORNIA leged to represent the City of South Tucson in was named by the State Director of Vocational IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the United States Congress. The support and Education to serve with vocational educators loyalty I have received from the residents of and students from five high schools across Tuesday, September 8, 2015 South Tucson during my entire public life is a Georgia. In this role, he is credited with the Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today great honor for me personally. major accomplishment of combining two of the with my colleague, Congressman SAM FARR, Over 6,000 people and 300 businesses call state’s youth organizations into one. After the to pay tribute to Saint Mary’s Parish of the the City of South Tucson home. This square successful merger, he was appointed State City of Gilroy. On August 15, 2015, the Parish mile city incorporated by its residents, rather President of the Georgia American Vocational celebrated a true milestone: its 150th Anniver- than losing its identity to the City of Tucson, Association where he also helped merge the sary. Together we commend the Parish for its continues after 75 years to assert its inde- two state associations into one, before serving century and a half of service, fellowship, and pendence and be the unique and proud com- as Treasurer of the merged organization. leadership to the Gilroy community. munity it has always been through its history. In 1983, Mr. Conyers was appointed by the From its founding, Saint Mary’s Parish has South Tucson is about family and commu- late Georgia Governor George Busbee to been at the heart of its Gilroy community. nity, offering to the much larger metropolis of serve on a Task Force to study the need for Founding Pastor Thomas J. Hudson built Saint Tucson a view of our past and a dynamic view a third state board to oversee vocational edu- Mary of the Assumption in the young south- of what a community can do to retain its char- cation in Georgia. The Task Force indeed rec- ernmost town of Santa Clara County, Gilroy, in acter while looking forward. ommended a third board, which is in place 1865. As the town grew into a city of 50,000 South Tucson boasts the best Mexican cui- today. Mr. Conyers also served numerous residents, Saint Mary’s Parish expanded, add- sine found anywhere; Las Artes, a model for state and community boards and organiza- ing its third building on its 100th Anniversary integrating public art and education; and public tions, including the Board of Directors of the in 1965. The Parish has served as a point of services from the state of the art Sam Lena li- Georgia Teachers and Education Association, gathering for people with diverse backgrounds brary to excellent public schools Ochoa and the Georgia Association of Educators, and the and experiences. It has also been a home to Mission View. South Tucson has a sophisti- Georgia Retired Educators Association. He hundreds of dedicated parishioners of Saint cated network of social service providers and also served as Chairman and Board member Mary’s Parish who have served the residents City of South Tucson first responders who of the Dougherty County Board of Elections of Gilroy. place the safety of their residents first. and on the Water, Gas, and Light Board of Di- Saint Mary’s Parish has led and contributed The greatest asset that the City of South rectors, as well as the Board of Directors for to the spiritual and cultural life of Gilroy for Tucson has is its people, a diverse group rep- the Albany Civil Rights Institute. many years through various cultural events, its resenting Native-Americans, African-Ameri- Mr. Speaker, one of the many things that I local and international programs, and St. Mary cans, and Anglos, and families that have con- will always remember and respect about Com- School, staffed by the Sisters of the Presen- tributed so much to the region. modore Conyers is his unwavering passion for tation. The Parish’s programs have included From South Tucson have come generations education, which made him a trailblazer in his Saint Joseph Family Center, Lord’s Table, of political leaders, tradesmen, educators, community. During his tenure as the first black Mexico Mission, various disaster and poverty decorated war veterans, business leaders, civil

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Like all small towns and cities in America, Chapter will honor her memory by creating the He was shot fifteen times by a man who, by the City of South Tucson faces challenges, but Edith Roberts Scholarship Award in her name. all accounts, never knew Darren Goforth and the drive to meet those challenges and pros- Similarly, the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. national the light he brought into this world. per for the next 75 years is without a doubt organization will create the George and Edith In a senseless act of violence, the love and the city’s future. Roberts Scholarship award. These scholar- care Darren Goforth gave to his wife, Kathleen I wish to congratulate the Mayor and Coun- ships will help graduating seniors to follow and two young children, and the community cil of the City of South Tucson and the resi- their goals through higher education and be- he served, ended entirely too soon. dents of the city on its 75th anniversary. The yond. Nothing made Edith happier than watch- According to Kathleen Goforth her husband commemoration ceremony on September 19, ing young people recognize and follow their was an ‘‘intricate blend of toughness and gen- 2015 at the Music and Arts Festival will be a dreams. tility,’’ a man who was fiercely loyal and al- day in which we pause and acknowledge the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ways strived to do the right thing; a person history, achievements, and the future of the in honoring the life of Edith Norle McMillan ‘‘who you wanted for a friend, a colleague, City of South Tucson. Congratulations to Roberts. She leaves a legacy that we should and a neighbor.’’ South Tucson. all aspire to follow. She is loved deeply and May I add, Mr. Speaker, Darren Goforth f will be missed by many. I pray that her loving was what we want in an American. family, George Roberts, Jr., Lanelle Brent, Mr. Speaker, Darren Goforth’s life is a testa- IN MEMORY OF EDITH NORLE Michalyn Green, and Leigh Roberts; six grand- ment to the goodness in the American people, MCMILLAN ROBERTS children, Richard Brent, Heather Mercer, Josh- but his death is a reminder of many difficult ua Roberts, Margaret Green, Zachari Roberts, and painful truths. HON. DORIS O. MATSUI and Nathaniel Roberts; and three great-grand- Foremost among these are the dangers the men and women of our nation’s law enforce- OF CALIFORNIA children, Kathryn Mercer, Grace Roberts and ment departments face every time they walk IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lauren Mercer will find comfort in the fact that Edith provided so much love and service to their beats and patrol their communities. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Their families, the persons who know them those of us who had the honor to share in her best and love them most, deserve to welcome Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, it is with pro- life. found sadness that I rise to honor the life of them home at the end of each shift, safe and f my good friend, Edith Norle McMillan Roberts, sound. who passed away on Saturday, August 15, A TRIBUTE TO DICK MILLER Mr. Speaker, we must confront the reality 2015, in Antelope, California at the age of 96. that police departments and the communities Edith was not only a good friend of mine, but they protect are all too often adversarial. HON. DAVID YOUNG We must all work together—law enforce- she was a friend to Sacramento—someone OF IOWA who spent her life dedicated to her family, ment, community residents, public officials—to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education and public service. make our communities places where we trust Edith Norle McMillan Roberts was the Tuesday, September 8, 2015 one another and cooperate to achieve our mu- widow of the late Tuskegee Airman George Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise tual goal of safety and security for all persons. The murder of Deputy Goforth also reminds ‘‘Spanky’’ Roberts, Colonel, USAF (Retired), a today to recognize and congratulate Dick Mil- us that we must do more to stem the tide of member of the first graduating class of the ler of the Bluffs Arts Council for receiving an Tuskegee Airmen in 1942. She was born on gun violence that tears through this country. Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. Neither our country nor our hearts can af- March 18, 1919, in Gilliam, West Virginia. Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad ford to lose people of such quality as Darren While attending West Virginia State University honors individuals who have exemplified ex- Goforth to gun violence in the staggering (formerly West Virginia State College), she ceptional commitment to their communities met George. She graduated in 1941 with a quantities that we do. through various service related activities. Dick Mr. Speaker, over 32,000 Americans die Bachelor’s degree in music and French. While was granted this prestigious award as he has from gun violence each year. at college, she joined the Delta Sigma Theta demonstrated his dedication to serving the So, while Darren Goforth’s death is most Sorority and the college choir. After gradua- Bluffs Arts Council as both a board member certainly a tragedy, death by gun violence tion, she taught second through fifth grade, as and volunteer. Dick’s hard work and dedica- happens all too often in our country. well as the Boys’ Glee Club, at Lakin Boys’ tion to serving others truly embodies our Iowa This normalcy of gun violence is inexcus- Reformatory in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. values. able. Edith and George married on March 7, 1942, I applaud Dick for his commitment to service Mr. Speaker, according to media reports, immediately following his graduation in the first and giving back to the community. It is an the person who ended Deputy Goforth’s won- class of Tuskegee Airmen. honor to represent civic minded Iowans like derful life, struggled with mental illness for Moving to Sacramento, California in 1965, him in the United States Congress. I know my quite some time. George worked at McClellan Air Force Base colleagues in the United States House of Rep- We absolutely have to do more to ensure where Edith directed the Military Wives’ Choral resentatives will join me in congratulating him that society’s most dangerous weapons stay Group and sang in the chapel choir. The pair for receiving this award and wish him nothing out of the hands of the most mentally or emo- retired to civilian life in 1968. The family at- but continued success. tionally unstable persons. tended St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, f It is important that we do this because it is where Edith, once again, took up the post of estimated that 61.5 million Americans experi- choir director until 1997. TRIBUTE TO DEPUTY DARREN ence mental illness in a given year. Edith graduated in 1972 with her Master’s GOFORTH OF THE HARRIS COUN- This is why we must, as a nation, attach as Degree in social work from the Graduate TY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, LOVING much importance and provide the same level School of Social Work at California State Uni- HUSBAND, DEVOTED FATHER, of resources for mental health as we do for versity, Sacramento. She worked for the Sac- AND DEDICATED PUBLIC SERV- physical health. ramento City Unified School District as a ANT We can no longer afford to ignore the strug- School Social Worker from 1972–1985, and gles of nearly 20 percent of the population and was the first African-American Social Worker HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE fail to provide adequate treatment and serv- for the school district. OF TEXAS ices that could alleviate some of that struggle Edith did extensive work for the George S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and prevent horrific events like the one that ‘‘Spanky’’ Roberts Chapter of the Tuskegee claimed the life of Deputy Darren Goforth. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Airmen, Inc. and founded the ‘‘Living History Mr. Speaker, I stand here today mourning Team.’’ She traveled the United States teach- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with the loss of Deputy Darren Goforth but I have ing adults and children about the legacy of the great sorrow but an abiding admiration that I hope. Tuskegee Airmen and the many hardships rise today to acknowledge the life and service I have hope that out of this tragedy we will they were dealt in life, from Jim Crow laws of Deputy Darren Goforth of Houston, Texas. be moved to act to make this country safer for and segregation to her struggles of being a Deputy Darren Goforth, a ten year veteran the men and women who risk their lives to military wife. of the Harris County Sheriff’s office, died on keep their communities safe.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.017 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1226 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I ask the House to observe a A TRIBUTE TO DENISE PUTMAN of service to our community and her commit- moment of silence in honor of Deputy Darren ment to making each of her students feel both Goforth, an extraordinary human being and a HON. DAVID YOUNG supported and respected. shining example of what is meant when we re- OF IOWA member him and say: ‘‘He was one of Hous- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ton’s finest.’’ Tuesday, September 8, 2015 f HONORING PROGRESSIVE Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH BEULAH BAPTIST INSTITUTIONAL today to recognize and congratulate Denise CHURCH Putman of the Bluff’s Arts Council for receiving an Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. HON. BARBARA LEE HON. KATHY CASTOR Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad OF CALIFORNIA OF FLORIDA honors individuals who have exemplified ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceptional commitment to their communities Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 through various service related activities. Denise was granted this prestigious award as Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise she has demonstrated her dedication to serv- Progressive Missionary Baptist Church located today to recognize the Beulah Baptist Institu- ing the Bluff’s Arts Council as both a board in Berkeley, California upon its 80th Anniver- tional Church in Tampa, Florida in celebrating member and volunteer. Denise’s hard work sary as a strong religious pillar in the East Bay its 150th anniversary. Founded by freed and dedication to serving others truly em- community. slaves in 1865, the church holds a unique bodies our Iowa values. place in history. It has served many genera- I applaud Denise for her commitment to Progressive Missionary Baptist Church was tions and the entire community with its mission service and giving back to the community. It is founded in 1935 by a group of 35 devout of freedom of worship and dignity of the indi- an honor to represent civic minded Iowans like Christians. They sought to bring glory to God vidual. her in the United States Congress. I know my by engaging and empowering believers Established at the conclusion of the Civil colleagues in the United States House of Rep- through fellowship, discipleship, worship and War, Beulah became Tampa’s first African- resentatives will join me in congratulating her service. The church was built in the historic American Baptist Church. Over its 150 years, for receiving this award and wish her nothing Lorin district of Berkeley. To accommodate its the Church has grown to be a symbol of social but the best moving forward. growing membership, the church was ex- panded in 1959 to include a library, nursery, justice. Beulah has remained committed in fo- f cusing on education and civil rights. This dili- and classrooms. The church added a new gent commitment has surely ensured a bright- HONORING JULIE LOUISE LOVIE, building in 1964 and named it the Stoval Cen- er future for its congregates and the commu- NAPA COUNTY TEACHER OF THE ter in honor of the late Pastor Edward Stovall. nity as a whole. YEAR Dr. Earl C. Stuckey Sr. was elected senior The lasting influence the church has had on pastor of Progressive Missionary Baptist Tampa is a testament to its congregants and, HON. MIKE THOMPSON Church in September 1977. Pastor Stuckey is certainly, to its leaders. The late Reverend Dr. OF CALIFORNIA active in both the faith and local communities. A. Leon Lowry, Sr. who served from 1956 to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He served as an advisor on the Billy Graham 1996, was a leader in the fight for civil rights Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Crusade, and was an active member of the in Tampa in the 1950s and 1960s as well as Baptist Ministers Union as well as numerous the State President of the NAACP. Reverend Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, other Christian organizations, including serving Lowry then went on to become the first Afri- I rise today to recognize Julie Louise Lovie, as a planning board member of the Mount can-American elected to office countywide— who has been selected as the Napa County Hermon Christian Conference; Publicity Chair- the Hillsborough County School Board. He Teacher of the Year for 2016. man of the Evangelism Committee; former was one of the Theology professors of Rev. A native of Napa, California, Ms. Lovie board member of the Bay Cities Bible Institute; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The A. Leon Lowry, began her teaching career in 1993 at the and Christian Nationals Evangelism Commis- Sr. Elementary School in Tampa is named in Napa Valley Adult School. In 1994, she began sion. his honor. teaching math and science at Valley Oak Con- Through many outreach programs, Progres- The current pastor, Reverend Dr. W. James tinuation High School in Napa, where whe still sive Missionary Baptist Church has been able Favorite, has continued the church’s pivotal teaches today. Throughout her career, Ms. to better the lives of people in their commu- role in community advancement. With a strong Lovie has been a beloved member of her nity. The church facilitates programs such as philosophy that serving the church is more school community. In 2010, she was named the Bay Area Rescue Mission, Alcohol and than just ministering on Sunday, Reverend Fa- Teacher of the Year by the Napa Rotary Club, Drug Abuse Programs, Crown Ministries Fi- vorite serves on many community initiatives in- and in 2014 she was named a ‘‘Friend of the nancial Seminars, Project Go Ye, and Cele- cluding Pastors on Patrol, the African Amer- Napa Hispanic Network’’. Her professional af- brate Recovery. All of these programs have ican Family Support Initiative, Childcare Facili- filiations have included The California Teach’s had a truly remarkable effect on the residents ties Advisory Board, and the Tampa Urban Association, a partnership with the Napa of the Bay Area. League board. As the Chairman of the Black County Resource Conservation Acorns to Leadership Commission on AIDS of Tampa Oaks program, and the Water Shed Week Progressive Missionary Baptist Church con- Bay, Reverend Favorite has spearheaded the ‘‘STRAW’’ program. Furthermore, Ms. Lovie tinues to host ministries for groups of all ages effort nationally to reduce the stigma associ- has been a Community Club Leader for the 4 and areas of need. The Life Development Min- ated with HIV and AIDS by calling on clergy Leaf Clover 4H Club for over 15 years and istry provides young members a safe and car- all across the bay area and America to put has actively participated in Youth Ministry at ing atmosphere in which they can receive AIDS and HIV awareness at the heart of their St. Apollinaris Church for 10 years. guidance and direction. The Home Builders sermons. As an experienced continuation high school Ministry works to strengthen the spiritual foun- With 150 years of service and stewardship, teacher, Ms. Lovie understands that traditional dation for engaged and married couples; the the church enters into its next 150 years with teaching strategies will not work for the stu- Men’s Fellowship Ministry challenges men to enthusiasm. The church is looking forward to dents in her classes. Serving a population that reach spiritual maturity and restore family con- its upcoming projects including Senior housing is often considered at risk for drug and alcohol nections; and, the Women’s Fellowship Min- initiatives, job preparation and technology use, she serves as the Friday Night Live advi- istry seeks to enable each woman to discover training, sponsorship of Jamaica Outreach sor, the California Highway Patrol ‘‘Every 15 and utilize her spiritual potential. ministry, Summer Instructional camp, and an Minutes’’ advisor, and as a member of the On behalf of the residents of California’s after school e-Library facility. Catalyst Prevention Coalition. 13th Congressional District, I extend my sin- On behalf of the Tampa Bay community that Mr. Speaker, Ms. Lovie makes it her mis- cerest congratulations to Progressive Mis- has greatly benefitted from the church’s con- sion as a teacher to change students’ beliefs sionary Baptist Church on the special occa- tinuing presence and guidance, I am honored about themselves and take them on a journey sion of its 80th anniversary. I wish Progressive to congratulate the Beulah Baptist Institutional of achievement. It is appropriate that we take Missionary Baptist Church many more years Church on their 150th anniversary. this time to honor Ms. Lovie for her decades of faithful and compassionate service.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.020 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1227 IN MEMORY OF JUDGE LAWRENCE Governments (StanCOG) Executive Director Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 25, K. KARLTON Carlos P. Yamzon on his retirement; and to 1934, Mark Raymond Chandler, formerly Ray- personally thank him for his years of profound mond Joseph Buczynski, set out to explore HON. DORIS O. MATSUI service to Stanislaus County. the world at a young age. Mark spent much of OF CALIFORNIA Over 35 years ago, Mr. Yamzon’s career his youth in New York City as a theatre actor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES began in the public service of transportation. At the age of sixteen, he joined the United Twenty-seven of those years were spent in Tuesday, September 8, 2015 States Navy and later served in the Korean technical and management positions with the War. Mr. Chandler also aided in the evacu- Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in California Department of Transportation ation of American civilian and ‘‘at risk’’ Viet- memory of retired U.S. District Court Judge (Caltrans), whose purpose is to provide a safe namese from Saigon in the fall of Saigon. He Lawrence K. Karlton, who passed away last and reliable transportation system to benefit traveled extensively across the world, and met month. I ask my colleagues to take a moment and enhance the state of California. his beloved wife Indiah while working in Indo- and join me in tribute to Judge Karlton’s truly After working in the transportation sector, nesia. distinguished life and service to the American Mr. Yamzon was amply prepared to begin Later on in life, Mr. Chandler dedicated him- people. working for StanCOG, the federally-designated self to serving as an advocate for disabled Judge Karlton was a steadfast believer that Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the veterans, serving on the Veterans Affairs justice and equal protection under the law ap- state designated Regional Transportation Commission, and working tirelessly to bring a plied to all Americans, regardless of one’s Planning Agency for the region of Stanislaus VA Clinic to Alameda Point. place in our nation and society. After grad- County. He worked diligently for this public or- Mr. Chandler was a soldier, an actor, and a uating from New York University and Colum- ganization to ensure transportation plans that journalist, but above all else, he was a loving bia School of law, Judge Karlton served in the would enhance the economic vitality of all husband and father. He is survived by his wife United States Army and was the lead Civilian Stanislaus County cities. After five short years, Indiah, his siblings Marianne and Sonny, his Legal Officer at the Sacramento Army Depot. Mr. Yamzon was promoted to Executive Direc- chidren Kathy, Roger, Steven, and Brian, and He would later serve in private practice and tor. his grandson Oliver. volunteer as a lawyer for the American Civil In this role, Mr. Yamzon was responsible for Mark will forever be remembered as a hope- Liberties Union on a number of civil rights a variety of entities within the organization. He less romantic, a lover of roses, and a man cases. Governor Jerry Brown, well aware of was charged with regional transportation plan- who, despite all of his travels and experi- Judge Karlton’s talents, appointed him to the ning, program administration, financial man- ences, cherished nothing more than sharing a Superior Court of California in 1976. Three agement and budget control where he handled coffee and a bun with his grandson, who he years later, President Jimmy Carter appointed all areas proficiently and with expertise. Mr. loved more than life itself. him to the United States District Court for the Yamzon was a key player in implementing Today, California’s 13th Congressional Dis- Eastern District of California in 1979. He StanCOG’s 2011 and 2014 Regional Trans- trict salutes the life of an outstanding indi- would serve honorably for a number of years portation Plans. These plans will continue to vidual and leader. Mr. Chandler’s contributions and took senior status in 2000. After thirty-five be utilized for future transportation improve- have truly impacted countless lives throughout years on the federal bench, Judge Karlton for- ments and investments. the Bay Area. I join all of Mr. Chandler’s loved mally retired last September. During his time at StanCOG, Mr. Yamzon ones in celebrating his incredible accomplish- With his passing, Judge Karlton has left be- was also instrumental in improving State ments and offer my most sincere condolences. hind a clear legacy as a fair jurist, one who Route 132. This is a major route for central f was always impartial to those who stood in valley commuters, as well as commercial truck front of him, and one who clearly valued the drivers. In addition to Mr. Yamzon’s efforts to A TRIBUTE TO CALLIE ECKMANN rights enshrined in the United States Constitu- improve State Route 132, he was an advocate tion. He has left an unforgettable mark on the for finding a suitable route in Stanislaus Coun- HON. DAVID YOUNG people of our nation who needed the federal ty to connect Interstate 5 and State Highway OF IOWA courts to be strong in order to protect their 99, 2 of California’s best known routes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rights. While on the federal bench, Judge Mr. Yamzon is a well-known leader in the Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Karlton served on a number three judge pan- community of Modesto and the region of els that were charged with overseeing the Stanislaus County. In the StanCOG office lo- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise State of California’s overcrowded prison sys- cated in downtown Modesto, he is loved and today to recognize and congratulate Callie tem. He oversaw a complex class action case admired by his staff for his sense of humor, Eckmann from the Tri-Center Varsity Cheer filed on behalf of those who had immigrated to unique sock choices, his love for jelly donuts team, as she has been honored with the sta- the United States in the 1980s, and waded and his keen devotion to rock and roll. tus of All-American at the Tri-Center cheer into the complexities of federal protections for Residing in Modesto, California for 29 years, camp. endangered species in the Sacramento-San Carlos and his wife Liz raised two children; To achieve this status, Callie had to try out Joaquin Delta in the 2000s. daughter Aja Yamzon and son Marlon in front of the entire camp, demonstrating her Finally and perhaps most importantly, Judge Yamzon. knowledge and skill in all areas of cheer. Karlton leaves a legacy as a mentor to many Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and Callie has dedicated her time and talents to talented lawyers, a number of whom have commending the outstanding contributions achieving a single goal and I commend her for gone on to be appointed to federal and state made to the transportation systems in her hard work and determination. judgeships. While the responsibilities of serv- Stanislaus County by Executive Director Car- Mr. Speaker, the example set by Callie ing on federal bench were immense, he also los Yamzon. We wish him continued success demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedi- was a wonderful husband to his wife, Sue, in his retirement. cation and perseverance. I am honored to rep- and father to his daughter, Emily Williams. f resent her in the United States Congress. I Mr. Speaker, as Judge Lawrence Karlton’s know all of my colleagues in the United States family, friends and colleagues gather to honor HONORING MR. MARK RAYMOND House of Representatives join me in congratu- his life and accomplishments, I ask that my CHANDLER lating Callie on a job well done, and wish her colleagues join me in thanking him and recog- nothing but continued success. nizing him for his many years of service to our HON. BARBARA LEE f nation and the legacy that he leaves behind. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- f VERSARY OF THE VOTING Tuesday, September 8, 2015 HONORING CARLOS P. YAMZON RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor HON. JEFF DENHAM the extraordinary life of Mr. Mark Raymond HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Chandler. Known throughout the Bay Area as OF CALIFORNIA OF TEXAS a tireless advocate for veterans, Mr. Chandler IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has left an undeniable mark on our commu- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 nity. With his passing on July 31, 2015, we Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to look to honor the outstanding quality of his Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker on this acknowledge and honor Stanislaus Council of life’s work. joyful day 50 years ago, President Lyndon

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.025 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1228 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act Section 5 protects minority voting rights My constituents remember very well the of 1965 and because of that law, I stand be- where voter discrimination has historically Voter ID law passed in Texas in 2011, which fore you as Congresswoman SHEILA JACKSON been the worst. required every registered voter to present a LEE, the first African American woman Rank- Since 1982, Section 5 has stopped more valid government-issued photo ID on the day ing Member of the House Judiciary Sub- than 1,000 discriminatory voting changes in of polling in order to vote. committee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Se- their tracks, including 107 discriminatory The Justice Department blocked the law in curity, and Investigations. changes right here in Texas. March of 2012, and it was Section 5 that pro- Mr. Speaker, I rise today not just to com- And it is a source of eternal pride to all of hibited it from going into effect. memorate the landmark achievement of 50 us in Houston that in pursuit of extending the At least it did until the Shelby decision, be- years ago but to inform our colleagues and full measure of citizenship to all Americans, in cause on the very same day that Shelby was the nation of the need to redouble and rededi- 1975 Congresswoman Barbara Jordan, who decided officials in Texas announced they cate our efforts to the work that remains to be also represented this historic 18th Congres- would immediately implement the Photo ID done to protect the right of all Americans to sional District of Texas, introduced, and the law, and other election laws, policies, and vote free from discrimination and the injustices Congress adopted, what are now Sections practices that could never pass muster under that prevent them from exercising this most 4(f)(3) and 4(f)(4) of the Voting Rights Act, the Section 5 preclearance regime. fundamental right of citizenship. which extended the protections of Section 4(a) The Texas Photo ID law was challenged in On August 6, 1965, in the Rotunda of the and Section 5 to language minorities. federal court and thankfully, just yesterday, the Capitol and in the presence of such luminaries During the floor debate on the 1975 reau- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and thorization of the Voting Rights Act, Congress- upheld the decision of U.S. District Court Rev. Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Chris- woman Jordan explained why this reform was Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos that Texas’ tian Leadership Conference; Roy Wilkins of needed: strict voter identification law discriminated the NAACP; Whitney Young of the National There are Mexican-American people in the against blacks and Hispanics and violated Urban League; James Foreman of the Con- State of Texas who have been denied the Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. gress of Racial Equality; A. Philip Randolph of right to vote; who have been impeded in Mr. Speaker, protecting voting rights and their efforts to register and vote; who have the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; John combating voter suppression schemes are two not had encouragement from those election of the critical challenges facing our great de- Lewis of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating officials because they are brown people. Committee; Senators Robert Kennedy, Hubert So, the state of Texas, if we approve this mocracy. Humphrey, and Everett Dirksen; President measure, would be brought within the cov- Without safeguards to ensure that all citi- Johnson addressed the nation before signing erage of this Act for the first time. zens have equal access to the polls, more in- the Voting Rights Act: When it comes to extending and protecting justices are likely to occur and the voices of The vote is the most powerful instrument the precious right to vote, the Lone Star millions silenced. ever devised by man for breaking down injus- State—the home state of Lyndon Johnson and Those of us who cherish the right to vote tice and destroying the terrible walls which Barbara Jordan—can be the leading state in justifiably are skeptical of Voter ID laws be- imprison men because they are different the Union, one that sets the example for the cause we understand how these laws, like poll from other men. nation. taxes and literacy tests, can be used to im- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was critical to But to realize that future, we must turn from pede or negate the ability of seniors, racial preventing brazen voter discrimination viola- and not return to the dark days of the past. and language minorities, and young people to tions that historically left millions of African We must remain ever vigilant and oppose cast their votes. Americans disenfranchised. all schemes that will abridge or dilute the pre- Consider the demographic groups who lack In 1940, for example, there were less than cious right to vote. a government issued ID: 30,000 African Americans registered to vote in Mr. Speaker, I am here today to remind the 1. African Americans: 25% Texas and only about 3% of African Ameri- nation that the right to vote—that ‘‘powerful in- 2. Asian Americans: 20% 3. Hispanic Americans: 19% cans living in the South were registered to strument that can break down the walls of in- 4. Young people, aged 18–24: 18% vote. justice’’—is facing grave threats. 5. Persons with incomes less than $35,000: Poll taxes, literacy tests, and threats of vio- The threat stems from the decision issued in 15% lence were the major causes of these racially June 2013 by the Supreme Court in Shelby And there are other ways abridging or sup- discriminatory results. County v. Holder, 570 U.S. 193 (2013), which pressing the right to vote, including: After passage of the Voting Rights Act in invalidated Section 4(b) of the VRA, and para- 1. Curtailing or eliminating early voting 1965, which prohibited these discriminatory lyzed the application of the VRA’s Section 5 2. Ending same-day registration practices, registration and electoral participa- preclearance requirements. 3. Not counting provisional ballots cast in tion steadily increased to the point that by According to the Supreme Court majority, the wrong precinct on Election Day will not 2012, more than 1.2 million African Americans the reason for striking down Section 4(b) was count. living in Texas were registered to vote. that ‘‘times change.’’ 4. Eliminating adolescent pre-registration In 1964, the year before the Voting Rights Now, the Court was right; times have 5. Shortening poll hours Act became law, there were approximately changed. 6. Lessening the standards governing voter 300 African Americans in public office, includ- But what the Court did not fully appreciate challenges thus allowing self-proclaimed ‘‘bal- ing just three in Congress. is that the positive changes it cited are due al- lot security vigilantes’’ like the King Street Pa- Few, if any, African Americans held elective most entirely to the existence and vigorous triots to cause trouble at the polls. office anywhere in the South. enforcement of the Voting Rights Act. Mr. Speaker, on the 50th anniversary of the Because of the Voting Rights Act, today And that is why the Voting Rights Act is still landmark Voting Rights Act signed into law by there are more than 9,100 black elected offi- needed. President Lyndon Johnson on August 6, 1965, cials, including 46 members of Congress, the Let me put it this way: in the same way that I called upon House Speaker BOEHNER to largest number ever. the vaccine invented by Dr. Jonas Salk in bring legislation intended to protect the right to The Voting Rights Act opened the political 1953 eradicated the crippling effects but did vote of all Americans to the floor for debate process for many of the approximately 6,000 not eliminate the cause of polio, the Voting and vote. Hispanic public officials that have been elect- Rights Act succeeded in stymieing the prac- Specifically, I call for the passage of the bi- ed and appointed nationwide, including more tices that resulted in the wholesale disenfran- partisan Voting Rights Amendments Act (H.R. than 275 at the state or federal level, 32 of chisement of African Americans and language 885), of which I am an original co-sponsor, whom serve in Congress. minorities but did eliminate them entirely. which repairs the damage done to the Voting Native Americans, Asians and others who The Voting Rights Act is needed as much Rights Act by the Supreme Court’s Shelby de- have historically encountered harsh barriers to today to prevent another epidemic of voting cision. full political participation also have benefited disenfranchisement as Dr. Salk’s vaccine is This legislation replaces the old ‘static’ cov- greatly. still needed to prevent another polio epidemic. erage formula with a new dynamic coverage The crown jewel of the Voting Rights Act of However, officials in some states, notably formula, or ‘rolling trigger,’ which effectively 1965 is Section 5, which requires that states Texas and North Carolina, seemed to regard gives the legislation nationwide reach because and localities with a chronic record of discrimi- the Shelby decision as a green light and any state and any jurisdiction in any state po- nation in voting practices secure federal ap- rushed to implement election laws, policies, tentially is subject to being covered if the req- proval before making any changes to voting and practices that could never pass muster uisite number of violations are found to have processes. under the Section 5 preclearance regime. been committed.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:35 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.029 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1229 Alternatively, I call upon the Speaker to let he has one of the sharpest legislative minds of A TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT the House debate and vote on the Voting any staffer I have ever seen. He can break MARK T. ALBERS Rights Advancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 2867), down any legislative or administrative issue in a bill that provides even greater federal over- an instant and begin charting the course of ac- HON. DAVID YOUNG sight of jurisdictions which have a history of tion and implementing it. Many times he does OF IOWA voter suppression and protects vulnerable this before people understand what the prob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities from discriminatory voting prac- lem actually is and how it is going to affect tices. them. John has become an expert on so many Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Second, I call for the passage of H.R. 12, different issues it’s hard to begin counting Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise the Voter Empowerment Act of 2015, legisla- them. today to recognize and congratulate Mark tion I have co-sponsored that protects voters As a Congressional staffer, John accom- Albers of Boy Scout Troop 182 in Waukee, from suppression, deception, and other forms plished a rare feat. He served in both the Sen- Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. of disenfranchisement by modernizing voter ate District office and Washington, D.C. office The Eagle Scout rank is the highest ad- registration, promoting access to voting for in- for the late Senator Rod Grams of Minnesota. vancement rank in scouting. Only about five dividuals with disabilities, and protecting the He also served in both my Washington, D.C. percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout ability of individuals to exercise the right to office and Boise office. Not many Congres- Award. The award is a performance-based vote in elections for federal office. sional staffers can say they touched all four achievement with high standards that have Mr. Speaker, before concluding there is one bases in the House and Senate. This served been well-maintained for more than a century. other point I would like to stress. to impress upon him how to work well with To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout In his address to the nation before signing State and D.C. offices in both the House and is obligated to pass specific tests that are or- the Voting Rights Act of 1965, President John- Senate. ganized by requirements and merit badges, son said: John is very proud of his roots in Minnesota and must complete an Eagle Project to benefit Presidents and Congresses, laws and law- and moreover his hometown of Redwood the community. For his project, Mark planned, suits can open the doors to the polling places constructed and installed three professional and open the doors to the wondrous rewards Falls. However, we are fortunate that he is now an Idaho transplant and will continue to grade benches at the Covenant Presbyterian which await the wise use of the ballot. Church playground in West Des Moines. This But only the individual Negro, and all oth- serve Idaho in a new capacity. playground is frequently used by area families ers who have been denied the right to vote, I want to thank John’s wife Jani and their and the Head Start Program at the church. can really walk through those doors, and can two wonderful children Kate and Sam. They The work ethic Mark has shown in his Eagle use that right, and can transform the vote have allowed John to give much of his time to Project and every other project leading up to into an instrument of justice and fulfillment. me. Moreover, it’s been a pleasure to watch his Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes of his In other words, political power—and the jus- the twins as they are growing up. commitment to serving a cause greater than tice, opportunity, inclusion, and fulfillment it I wish John the best in his new position, and provides—comes not from the right to vote but himself and assisting his community. as I like to jokingly say—‘‘good luck to the INL Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young in the exercise of that right. for taking him away from us’’. And that means it is the civic obligation of man and his supportive family demonstrates every citizen to both register and vote in every the rewards of hard work, dedication, and per- f election, state and local as well as federal. severance. I am honored to represent Mark Because if we can register and vote, but fail RECOGNIZING MIGUEL TREVIN˜ O, and his family in the United States Congress. to do so, we are guilty of voluntary voter sup- JR. I know that all of my colleagues in the United pression, the most effective method of dis- States House of Representatives will join me enfranchisement ever devised. in congratulating him on reaching the rank of And in recent years, Americans have not HON. HENRY CUELLAR Eagle Scout, and I wish him continued suc- been doing a very good job of exercising our OF TEXAS cess in his future education and career. civic responsibility to register, vote, and make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f their voices heard. CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF Mr. Speaker, for millions of Americans, the Tuesday, September 8, 2015 THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD right to vote protected by the Voting Rights Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to GAMES IN LOS ANGELES Act of 1965 is sacred treasure, earned by the recognize the retiring CEO of Gateway Com- sweat and toil and tears and blood of ordinary munity Health Center, Miguel Trevin˜o, Jr. Born Americans who showed the world it was pos- on April 14, 1944 in Laredo, Texas. Mr. HON. KAREN BASS sible to accomplish extraordinary things. Trevin˜o started his career 48 years ago with OF CALIFORNIA So on this 50th anniversary of that landmark the Laredo-Webb County Health Department IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law, let us rededicate ourselves to honoring working on the Migrant Health Program. This Tuesday, September 8, 2015 those who won for us this precious right by re- program later became the private, not-for-profit Ms. BASS. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize maining vigilant and fighting against both the corporation Gateway Community Health Cen- efforts of others to abridge or suppress the and celebrate the success of the Special ter, which has provided preventive health pro- Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, Cali- right to vote and our own apathy in exercising grams including: Family Planning, Breast and this sacred right. fornia. The Games began on Saturday, July Cervical Cancer Services, and Immunizations. 25, 2015 with spectacular Opening Cere- f As the former President of both the Texas monies at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum TRIBUTE TO JOHN REVIER Association of Community Health Centers and that featured an address by First Lady the Community Health Network of South Michelle Obama. The Games ended with fes- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON Texas, Mr. Trevin˜o was passionate about tive Closing Ceremonies at the same venue bringing health care needs to the forefront in on Sunday, August 2, 2015. I am proud to OF IDAHO his community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES represent the area that includes not only the A proud husband and father of three, Mr. Coliseum, but also the University of Southern Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Trevin˜o is a man of values who has always California which has hosted several events, in- Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extended a hand to those in need. His com- cluding aquatics, basketball, track and field thank John Revier for the nearly fifteen years passion and persistence were exemplified competitions. of service he has given me as my Deputy every day by his eagerness to greet everyone Special Olympics World Games this year in- Chief of Staff and Legislative Director. John’s the moment he walked in the door and his cluded over 6,000 athletes from 165 countries last day with my office was yesterday, and willingness to pay for patients who couldn’t af- competing in 25 different sports. I am particu- today he is beginning a new phase in his ca- ford services. larly happy to have the Games in Los Angeles reer at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Mr. after 16 years of being hosted outside of the where he will serve in Boise as the Director Trevin˜o. He never wavered and stood his United States. for State and Regional Government Relations. ground; all to benefit the community and those Since its founding in 1968 by Eunice Ken- Not many staffers come along like John in it who were most vulnerable. Thank you for nedy Shriver, the Special Olympics have Revier. For those who know him, they know this time. played a significant part in fostering greater

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.029 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1230 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 acceptance and inclusion of people with intel- vide the added hard power necessary to deter lowship, progress, service and peace continue lectual disabilities in the U.S. and all over the Iran from continued efforts to obtain nuclear to guide its membership as they now apply the world. The Games honor the talents, persever- weapons, including skirting compliance with cornerstones of their organization to advocate ance and achievements of people who are all the JCPOA, if implemented. for full voter registration and participation. too often overlooked or excluded from main- Mr. Speaker, this legislation will send a In the last two years the Supreme Court stream society. Every year, millions of athletes clear message to the Iranian regime that the weakened key components of the original Vot- participate in Special Olympics activities in United States is willing to ensure that Iran ing Rights Act of 1965, allowing state legisla- nearly every country of the world, with the never becomes a nuclear weapons state at tures nationwide to actively create and imple- support of as many as one million coaches any cost. ment voter ID laws meant to keep African and volunteers. f Americans, Latinos and other traditionally The Special Olympians here in Los Angeles disenfranchised communities away from the have travelled far and overcome many obsta- A TRIBUTE TO BOB FENNER ballot box. On the heels of the 50th anniver- cles in their quest for excellence. They also sary of the Voting Rights Act, the Progressive know that their willingness to step into the HON. DAVID YOUNG National Baptist Convention continues to be a spotlight and share their abilities and dreams OF IOWA vital Baptist denomination with an estimated with the world will offer inspiration to others IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES membership of 2.5 million actively working to with intellectual disabilities, and to their fami- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 give full voice, leadership and active support lies, friends, villages, towns, cities and nations. to the black community, America, and ulti- Thanks are also due to the families and Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise mately the universal fight for human freedom. friends back home who support their athletes today to recognize and congratulate Bob Today, the Progressive National Baptist Con- and loved ones with intellectual disabilities, Fenner of the Bluffs Arts Council for receiving vention calls on its nationwide membership to whether or not they will ever make it to the an Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. fight in the name of voter empowerment and World Games. Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad restoration of voting protections for all Ameri- I invite all of my colleagues in the United honors individuals who have exemplified ex- cans. States House of Representatives to join me ceptional commitment to their communities In my home state of Texas, one of the bat- and the entire bipartisan Los Angeles delega- through various service related activities. Bob tlegrounds for the modern struggle to protect tion in congratulating the organizers, coaches, was granted this prestigious award as he has the right to vote, the Progressive National volunteers, families, supporters and most of all demonstrated his dedication to serving the Baptist Convention will galvanize member the athletes on the success of the 2015 Spe- Bluffs Arts Council as both a board member churches across the country to work to end cial Olympics World Games in Los Angeles. and volunteer. Bob’s hard work and dedication voter intimidation, voting suppression, and f to serving others truly embodies our Iowa val- suspicious practices. Additionally, the Progres- ues. sive National Baptist Convention will embark INTRODUCING A JOINT RESOLU- I applaud Bob for his commitment to service upon a nationwide voter registration campaign TION TO AUTHORIZE THE USE and giving back to the community. It is an with a special focus on the communities tar- OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED honor to represent civic minded Iowans like geted by voting discrimination. FORCES TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL him in the United States Congress. I know my In honor of the great civil rights tradition that OF PREVENTING IRAN FROM OB- colleagues in the United States House of Rep- the Progressive National Baptist Convention TAINING NUCLEAR WEAPONS resentatives will join me in congratulating him continues, and in recognition of its status as for receiving this award and wish him nothing an active advocate organization for the African HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS but the best moving forward. American community and disenfranchised OF FLORIDA f communities everywhere, this statement will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be entered on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. IN HONOR OF THE PROGRESSIVE Tuesday, September 8, 2015 NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVEN- f Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TION’S ANNUAL SESSION FROM HONORING SHILOH CHURCH introduce legislation that will authorize the sit- AUGUST 2 THROUGH 7, 2015 ting President or his successors to use the HON. BARBARA LEE armed forces of the United States to prevent HON. MARC A. VEASEY OF CALIFORNIA Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On July 14, 2015, a Joint Comprehensive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Plan of Action (JCPOA) designed to ensure Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 that Iran’s nuclear program is used solely for Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor peaceful purposes was finalized. With history Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Shiloh Church located in Oakland, California as our guide, any agreement with the Iranian commend the instrumental work of the Pro- upon its 50th Anniversary as a strong religious government must be met with skepticism, and gressive National Baptist Convention to pro- pillar in the East Bay community. therefore, backed up with muscularity—my tect the right to vote as they host their annual Shiloh Church was founded in 1965 by Dr. legislation provides this muscularity. session from August 2 through 7, 2015 in Dal- Violet Kiteley and her son, Dr. David Kiteley, Indeed, the importance of an international las, Texas. At its annual session, the Progres- in the living room of an African-American fam- framework that actually prohibits Iran from sive National Baptist Convention calls on its ily. They sought to bring glory to God by en- ever becoming a nuclear weapons state can- current members to protect the right that its gaging and empowering believers through fel- not be overstated. As Ranking Democratic founding members fought to earn: the right to lowship, discipleship, worship and service. Member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission and vote. Today, on the 50th anniversary of the Since its founding, Shiloh Church has be- the only American to have served as Presi- Voting Rights Act, the right to the ballot box is come a multi-ethnic congregation with mem- dent of the Organization for Security and Co- once again challenged and the foot soldiers bers from over 40 nations. To accommodate operation in Europe’s (OSCE PA) Parliamen- fighting to protect against the disenfranchise- its growing membership, the church underwent tary Assembly, as well as a former member of ment of vulnerable populations are more nec- extensive remodeling of the facility to include both the House Permanent Select Committee essary than ever. a technology center and youth center. Shiloh on Intelligence and Committee on Foreign Af- Since its Civil Rights era founding in 1961, Church also has affiliate ministries impacting fairs, I am acutely aware of the challenges in the Progressive National Baptist Convention hundreds of thousands of people in Canada, dealing with Iran’s nuclear program. has fought to improve the conditions of the Af- Hong Kong, China, Japan, Philippines, and Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon at any rican American community at large. The Pro- Ethiopia throughout the world through its bib- time is a threat to the United States as well as gressive National Baptist Convention was the lically-based training centers and church our allies in the region, and its questionable denominational home and platform for Dr. plants. sincerity in forgoing the procurement of such Martin Luther King Jr., as its founding leaders Dr. Violet Kiteley, now in her 90’s, has weapons has created legitimate cause for con- worked to unite Baptist faith communities served in fulltime ministry for over 70 years. cern in the past and must, therefore, inform across the country to further the socio-eco- She has served as the President of Shiloh how we proceed today and in the future. It is nomic liberation of African Americans in the Bible College for over 35 years and was per- my sincere hope that my legislation will pro- United States. The founding principles of fel- sonally instrumental in training hundreds of

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I come before you today to speak on ship with her coach, Kim Elie, who took it Dr. David has traveled extensively and held Dr. Reddy’s latest philanthropic endeavor— upon herself to learn sign language and cre- leadership conferences in over 45 countries. Victor Valley College’s Dr. Prem Reddy Health ated a buzzer system for communication pur- Dr. David’s son, Pastor Patrick and his wife and Sciences Building. poses. When Christina learned she qualified served as Senior Pastors from 2008 until Opened on August 28, 2015, this 24,000 for the World Games, she and her coaches 2015. Now, Dr. David’s daughter, Pastor square foot facility will provide much needed and family faced one last challenge: funding Melinda, and her husband, Pastor Javier new labs for the science programs, as well as the trip to compete in California. The Special Ramos, will serve as 4th senior leadership nursing specific training labs, all integrated Olympics only funds transportation for the transition in the church’s history that will carry with indoor and outdoor student gathering and competing athlete not for their family members on the spiritual heritage laid by the past gen- study spaces to create a collaborative and and coaches. Thus, Coach Kim Elie’s hus- erations. technology driven learning environment. The band, Mark Elie, set up an online fundraising Shiloh Church has been able to better the building will also feature expanded anatomy account that raised over $8,000 to fund the lives of East Bay residents through its various and chemistry labs, as well as a digital travel costs of her family members and coach- outreach programs such as the Robert Allen science lab capable of up to 40 workstations. es. In a similar way, a local restaurant held an Mercy House, which provides groceries and The new nursing lab will feature 8 simulated event in support of Christina that raised over other resources to the unemployed, under- medical beds and instruction space for up to $7,000 in one night. This money has created employed, and homeless. Since 1982, this 40 students. All of these lab and training facili- a fund in Christina’s name that pays for sign program has disbursed over $1,000,000 of ties are supplied with high tech audio and vis- language instruction for her coaches. food each year to more than 15,000 families. ual equipment and a wireless network for stu- Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of Chris- On behalf of the residents of California’s dent access. The building also operates under tina for continuing to push the bounds for what 13th Congressional District, I extend my sin- the most technologically advanced systems for is possible within her sport. Christina has cerest congratulations to Shiloh Church on the energy efficiency and energy savings. overcome many obstacles to become the special occasion of its 50th anniversary. I wish The students trained and educated in this decorated Olympic medalist she is today. She Shiloh Church many more years of faithful and state-of-the-art facility will enter the healthcare may live with disabilities, but she competes compassionate service. industry in a period of great turmoil. As the with the heart of an Olympian. That is why I f payment methods and organization of the in- am so truly honored to recognize Christina dustry rapidly evolve, no one can predict what Cooney as a Hastings’ Hero. It is inspiring in- A TRIBUTE TO JOHN RASMUSSEN the future may hold. However, the one thing dividuals such as Christina, who give me great we know for certain is that we will always pride to represent in Congress. HON. DAVID YOUNG need the most highly trained and educated f OF IOWA students to provide the actual care, person to PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES person. That process begins by having a learning environment to facilitate their edu- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 cation. I graciously thank Dr. Prem Reddy for HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise his generosity on making this building a re- OF MICHIGAN today to recognize and congratulate John ality, and I congratulate Victor Valley College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rasmussen of the Bluffs Arts Council for re- for its development and wish its future stu- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 ceiving an Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. dents years of success. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I was absent on Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad f July 28 and July 29 on account of official busi- honors individuals who have exemplified ex- ness at the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks. ceptional commitment to their communities RECOGNIZING CHRISTINA COONEY Had I been present, I would have voted as fol- through various service related activities. John FOR HER EXEMPLARY PERFORM- ANCE AT THE SPECIAL OLYM- lows: was granted this prestigious award as he has On Roll Call 473, I would have voted No demonstrated his dedication to serving the PICS WORLD GAMES IN LOS AN- GELES (Young amendment to the Regulations from Bluffs Arts Council as both a board member the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). and volunteer. John’s hard work and dedica- On Roll Call 474, I would have voted No tion to serving others truly embodies our Iowa HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS (Smith amendment to the Regulations from values. OF FLORIDA the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). I applaud John for his commitment to serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES On Roll Call 475, I would have voted Aye ice and giving back to the community. It is an Tuesday, September 8, 2015 (Johnson amendment to the Regulations from honor to represent civic minded Iowans like the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). him in the United States Congress. I know my Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to On Roll Call 476, I would have voted Aye colleagues in the United States House of Rep- recognize Ms. Christina Cooney for winning a (Capps amendment to the Regulations from resentatives will join me in congratulating him Silver and Bronze medal in equestrian events the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). for receiving this award and wish him nothing at the Special Olympics World Games in Los On Roll Call 477, I would have voted Aye but the best moving forward. Angeles, California this past July. (Cicilline amendment to the Regulations from f In order to qualify for the World Games, the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). Christina had to win a gold medal in local, re- On Roll Call 478, I would have voted Aye GRAND OPENING OF VICTOR VAL- gional and state competitions, and be ap- (Cicilline/Jackson-Lee amendment to the Reg- LEY COLLEGE’S DR. PREM proved by Special Olympics Florida. Christina ulations from the Executive in Need of Scru- REDDY HEALTH AND SCIENCES achieved all of these feats to become one of tiny Act). BUILDING 7,000 competitors from over 170 countries On Roll Call 479, I would have voted Aye around the world, and the only equestrian (Nadler amendment to the Regulations from HON. PAUL COOK rider from Florida, out of ten riders from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). OF CALIFORNIA around the nation, to represent the United On Roll Call 480, I would have voted Aye IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States at the World Games. (Pocan/Moore amendment to the Regulations Christina is visually impaired, deaf, mentally from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). Tuesday, September 8, 2015 challenged, and cannot speak; yet, she is able On Roll Call 481, I would have voted Aye Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, over my time rep- to communicate with the horses she rides and (Motion to Recommit the Regulations from the resenting the citizens of California’s Eighth cares for in a way few individuals are able. Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act). Congressional District, I have been able to Christina started riding at Vinceremos Thera- On Roll Call 482, I would have voted No spend time with and learn from some of the peutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee, Florida, (Final passage of the Regulations from the Ex- best community leaders America has to offer. at age 12 and has ridden for over 20 years. ecutive in Need of Scrutiny Act).

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DAVID YOUNG acknowledge and honor the life of Sergeant OF IOWA (Passage of the Surface Transportation and John D. Treantos. The beloved father, grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement father, brother, and teacher passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Act). Friday, July 31st, 2015 surrounded by his lov- On Roll Call 487, I would have voted Aye ing family. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Takano amendment to the VA Accountability During his youth, Sgt. Treantos grew up in today to recognize and congratulate Julia Act of 2015). California’s State Capitol, Sacramento where Dollen from the Tri-Center Varsity Cheer team, On Roll Call 488, I would have voted Aye he attended the local high school, Sacramento as she has been honored with the status of (Motion to recommit the VA Accountability Act High. Following graduation in 1954, he en- All-American at the Tri-Center cheer camp. of 2015). listed in the U.S. Marine Corps where he To achieve this status, Julia had to try out On Roll Call 489, I would have voted No spent several years diligently serving our in front of the entire camp, demonstrating her (Final passage of the VA Accountability Act of country. Sgt. Treantos’ time in the Marine knowledge and skill in all areas of cheer. Julia 2015). Corps was spent teaching his fellow marines has dedicated her time and talents to achiev- to navigate exiting helicopters during the Ko- ing a single goal and I commend her for her f rean War. In addition to always helping others, hard work and determination. he was part of the unit to test helicopter tac- Mr. Speaker, the example set by Julia dem- HONORING THE LIFE OF MARY tics to be used with nuclear weapons. Before onstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication BROWN retiring from the Marine Corps, he achieved and perseverance. I am honored to represent the rank of Sergeant. her in the United States Congress. I know all HON. JIM COSTA Following his service in the Marine Corps, of my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Sgt. Treantos moved back to his hometown of resentatives join me in congratulating Julia on OF CALIFORNIA a job well done, and wish her nothing but con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sacramento and enrolled at Sacramento State College. He obtained his degree and began tinued success. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 his career as an educator where his passion f Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to for teaching history would be utilized and in- RECOGNIZING MATTHEW WALZER pay tribute to the life of Mary Brown, who re- stilled in his students. Dedicating 52 years be- FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY CON- cently passed away on August 28, 2015, at tween Sacramento High School, Tracy High TRIBUTIONS TO THE INTELLEC- the age of 82. Mary was an extraordinary per- School, and San Joaquin Delta College, Mr. TUALLY AND DEVELOP- son, and she will always be remembered as a Treantos loved teaching and once stated that MENTALLY DISABLED COMMU- woman who lived her life with purpose and he would work for free as long as he got to NITY great dedication to her students, family, teach history. Mr. Treantos was a beloved friends, and community. teacher who would spend countless hours re- searching his lessons to ensure his students HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Mary Brown was the pioneer of girls’ bas- OF FLORIDA would not only learn what was being taught, ketball in the San Joaquin Valley. She left an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but be able to envision the historic events that indelible stamp in the record books and in- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 spired young women to fulfill their potential in shaped the United States. His legacy will live athletics and academics. In 18 seasons at San on through the lessons he instilled in his stu- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Joaquin Memorial High School, she directed dents. recognize Mr. Matthew Walzer for his extraor- In his retirement, Sgt. Treantos became ac- the girls’ basketball team to a 317–45 record, dinary contributions to the lives of those with tively involved in the Tracy American Legion highlighted by 16 league titles and eight Cen- intellectual, developmental, and physical dis- Post 172. From 2002–2012, he served as tral Section championships. Through her im- abilities. It all began with a simple request to Commander where he assisted in honoring peccable coaching, the Panthers won 13 con- achieve a dream that most take for granted: local heroes, organized events, and selected secutive league championships from 1971 to 16-year-old Matthew needed an easier way to recipients to attend Boys State. He was also 1983, setting a state record, and the team had put on his shoes. involved in the Bill King Detachment 019 of You see, Matthew has cerebral palsy, a 97 straight league victories; the second long- the Marine Corps League in Modesto where condition which stiffens the muscles in the est streak in state history. In 1973 she was he served two terms as the detachment Com- body making it difficult to walk and even named the Girls State Coach of the year. mandant. Sgt. Treantos was the Judge Advo- speak. In an open letter to Nike’s CEO Mark As a graduate of Fresno State, Mary was an cate and took part in funerals for Marines, Parker, he explained that his condition makes exemplary community leader and gave back in color guards and parades. Furthermore, Sgt. it impossible to tie his shoes. Matthew, who at ways that will not be forgotten. Her ability to Treantos was the proud president of the Tracy the time was preparing to leave high school motivate and inspire young women to reach War Memorial where he participated in hon- and attend college, explained he simply want- their greatest potential was clearly visible in oring veterans and fallen heroes. Marine ed to go to the college of his choice and not her coaching techniques. Mary has brought Treantos was an inaugural and sitting member worry about someone tying his shoes every great pride to San Joaquin Memorial High of my Veterans Advisory Committee before his day. School, and the community overall. Many of passing. Originally, Nike planned to make just one her former players consider Mary an icon and Sgt. Treantos was deeply passionate about pair of this revolutionary shoe for Matthew; legend in sports. sports and unwaveringly loyal to the San Fran- however that was not enough for this inspiring Her commitment to the community of Fres- cisco Giants. Downtime for Sgt. Treantos was young man. Matthew didn’t want a special no will not be forgotten. All of those who knew spent enjoying music, theatre, museums, mov- shoe just for him—he understood this was an her or played for her are truly grateful for the ies and most of all, reading books. He was opportunity to develop something that would lasting imprint she has made in their lives as never without a book and shared his desire for benefit a diverse community of millions of peo- an incomparable coach and leader. the arts and learning with the various people ple facing various physical challenges. As a Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I in his life. longtime admirer of Nike shoes, he brought at- ask my colleagues in the House of Represent- Sgt. Treantos is survived by his son John tention to the lack of a running or basketball atives to join me in saying farewell to a Treantos; daughters Jennifer, Melina and Imo- shoe with a self-lacing system that could be woman who embodies passion and inspiration, gene; five grandchildren Chris, John, Roger, used by everyone. Ms. Mary Brown. Her genuine character and Addy, and Cameron; three sisters Dena, Matthew’s discussions with Nike were the loving commitment to her friends and commu- Kathy, and Mary; and the mother of his chil- catalyst to change the world of shoe tech- nity will be greatly missed. dren, Liz. nology. Through his tireless work alongside

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After trying his hand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I am extremely proud of Mat- at various occupations, he came back home to Tuesday, September 8, 2015 thew Walzer for refusing to back down from Madera and joined the family business, farm- his goal and his actively seeking out a uni- ing with his father, when he was 32 years old. Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January versal solution. He wanted to create a shoe In 1998, Philip married the love of his life, 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- not for one person, but for everyone. Even Ms. Carol Ann LeMarr. The following year, his fice, the national debt was Lebron James wore them during a basketball dream of being a father came true when their $10,626,877,048,913.08. Today, it is $18,151,154,955,297.86. We’ve game to prove that it was truly a shoe that ev- son, Aram Alexander was born. He was a de- added $7,524,277,906,384.78 to our debt in 6 erybody could wear. voted husband and father, and he truly loved years. This is over $7.5 trillion in debt our na- I am so extremely proud to recognize Mat- farming in the San Joaquin Valley. Philip had tion, our economy, and our children could thew Walzer as a Hastings Star Student. Mat- a nurturing heart, and he enjoyed nothing have avoided with a balanced budget amend- thew has overcome diagnosis after diagnosis more than to walk out into the fields and ap- ment. from doctors across the nation, and has prov- preciate the crops he sowed. en that no matter the obstacles, he would not Mr. Hagopian was also dedicated to serving f settle for the status quo. his community. For many years, he provided HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY goods and services, and was active in his ag- f OF FRANK PUMILIA ricultural profession. For instance, Philip IN RECOGNITION OF ERIC NADEL served on the Madera County Planning Com- mission, board member for the Raisin Bar- HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA gaining Association, Trustee of the Board at HON. PETE SESSIONS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, and he served his country in the United States Tuesday, September 8, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army. Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Without question, Mr. Hagopian’s integrity, recognize the life and legacy of Mr. Frank Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and long-lasting involvement in the rai- Pumilia of Margate, Florida, who sadly passed recognition of Eric Nadel. sin industry made him a reputable man; he away on Sunday, August 30th at age 94. Mr. Nadel was the 2014 recipient of the was well known, well-liked and shown enor- Frank was born in Brooklyn, New York and, at Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for mous appreciation by fellow farmers in the an early age, demonstrated a passion for poli- excellence in broadcasting by the National Central Valley. Philip worked hard and ex- tics and a fervent interest in community serv- Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Currently pected nothing in return. This same generous ice. He attended high school for only half a he is in his 21st year as the lead voice on the spirit was evident in Philip’s love for his family. year before dropping out to support his family. Texas Rangers radio broadcasts, which marks I am honored to join his family in celebrating Eventually, Frank became an owner of his his 37th year broadcasting Rangers baseball, the life of Philip Hagopian. His presence will own grocery store and later worked as an in- the longest tenure of any announcer in the be dearly missed in our community for many surance investor. He retired to Margate, Flor- history of the franchise. years to come. ida where he assumed a number of leadership Mr. Nadel is a seven-time recipient of the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me positions within local organizations. National Sportscasters and Sportswriters As- in remembering a man of great service and Frank served as president of both the sociation Texas Sportscaster of the Year dedication. His memory will live on through his Margate Democratic Club and the Margate As- Award, and two-time winner of the Associated family and be remembered by many in our sociation of Condominiums. He also served as Press award for best play-by-play in Texas. community. We are all better for having known a chairman for the Margate Civil Service He was also inducted as the 15th member of Mr. Philip Hagopian, a remarkable Californian Board, member of the Broward County Demo- the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame. and Central Valley native. cratic Executive Committee, member of the Mr. Nadel has spent several off seasons f advisory council of the Alzheimer’s Family learning Spanish and has taken part in Span- Center. Frank was a highly regarded commu- A TRIBUTE TO MARGARITE nity leader. In 2010, he was selected by the ish game broadcasts in numerous Latin Amer- GOODENOW ican countries. He is the author of three Area Agency of Aging of Broward to receive books, including Texas Rangers: The Author- the Broward County Senior Hall of Fame ized History, published in 1997. He also is HON. DAVID YOUNG honor. OF IOWA very active in the local music scene, annually I offer my deepest condolences to Frank’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presenting a Birthday Benefit Concert at the family. He is survived by his daughter, Louise Kessler Theater. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Ditto, by two sons, John Pumilia and Charles A 1991 inductee in the Texas Baseball Hall Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Pumilia, as well as five grandchildren and of Fame, Eric and his wife, Jeannie, reside in today to recognize and congratulate Margarite three great-grandchildren. Frank’s presence Dallas with their dog, Kirby, a Yorkie mix. The Goodenow of the Bluffs Arts Council for re- will be profoundly missed throughout the city of Dallas is lucky to have him. ceiving an Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award. Margate community. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay my re- f Each year Iowa Governor Terry Branstad honors individuals who have exemplified ex- spects to Frank Pumilia and his family. Frank TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF PHILIP ceptional commitment to their communities was a great friend to me throughout the years. HAGOPIAN through various service related activities. Mar- His spirit, loving memory, and legacy of out- garite was granted this prestigious award as standing leadership will always live on. HON. JIM COSTA she has demonstrated her dedication to serv- f OF CALIFORNIA ing the Bluffs Arts Council as both a board TRIBUTE: ALPHA DELTA KAPPA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member and volunteer. Margarite’s hard work INTERNATIONAL HONORARY OR- and dedication to serving others truly em- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 GANIZATION FOR WOMEN EDU- bodies our Iowa values. CATORS Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I applaud Margarite for her commitment to honor the life of Philip Hagopian of Madera, service and giving back to the community. It is California who recently passed away on Au- an honor to represent civic minded Iowans like HON. MO BROOKS OF ALABAMA gust 20, 2015 at the age of 64. Philip will be her in the United States Congress. I know my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES missed greatly by his family, friends, and com- colleagues in the United States House of Rep- munity. resentatives will join me in congratulating her Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Mr. Hagopian was born in Fresno, California for receiving this award and wish her nothing Mr. BROOKS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I on November 12, 1950, to Edward and Mar- but continued success. rise today to commend the Alpha Delta Kappa

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.045 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1234 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 8, 2015 International Honorary Organization for billion in California’s economic output and reau Federation’s annual Strategic Policy, Ad- Women Educators on its sixty-eight years of adds about $11 billion to California’s gross vocacy, Resources and Communications Con- dedicated service and proclaim October 2015 state product. The almond industry makes for ference. as Alpha Delta Kappa Month. Established in an active and healthy California economy. Each year the American Farm Bureau Fed- 1947, Alpha Delta Kappa’s goals have been to Tony Campos and Campos Brothers Farms eration gives out awards at their Strategic Pol- establish high standards of education, give have done a great deal to enrich California’s icy, Advocacy, Resources and Communica- recognition to outstanding educators, build a agriculture and economy. tions Conference to recognize select Farm Bu- fraternal fellowship among educators, and to In addition to their dedication to California reau Federation teams that excel in their out- promote educational and charitable projects agriculture, the Campos family has also dedi- reach and communication to the public. The and activities enriching the lives of individuals cated themselves to serving the community. conference is designed to incentivize strategic everywhere. Tony and his family support organizations communication, aligning the organization’s With a membership of over 33,000 edu- such as Valley Children’s Hospital, Catholic platforms around important subjects and initia- cators representing all fifty U.S. states, Puerto Charities Diocese of Fresno, Basque Cultural tives that are aimed at creating better policy. Rico, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica and Australia, Center, and Caruthers High School. Addition- The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation team re- Alpha Delta Kappa is committed to edu- ally, all of the proceeds raised to honor Tony ceived the following five awards: Best News- cational excellence, personal and professional at the 2015 Ag One Community Salute, will go paper, Best News or Feature Series, Best growth and for collectively channeling their en- toward establishing the Ag One- Antonio Blog, Best Social Media Campaign, and Best ergies toward the good of their schools, com- ‘‘Tony’’ Campos endowment that will support Promotional or Education Video. munities, the teaching profession and the both students and programs of the Jordan Mr. Speaker, the example set by the Iowa world. College at California State University, Fresno. Farm Bureau Federation Marketing and Com- Women in education constitute a great por- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me munications Department demonstrates the re- tion of the nation’s working force and are con- in recognizing my longtime friend Tony wards of hard work and dedication. Their ef- stantly striving to serve their communities and Campos in the celebration of his achieve- forts embody the Iowa sprit and I am honored nation in educational, cultural, and charitable ments as a Central Valley almond farmer and to represent this valued Iowa organization in programs leading to harmony, happiness, and as the 2015 honoree at the Ag One Commu- the United States Congress. I know that all of peace among all people. nity Salute. It is with great pride that I thank my colleagues in the United States House of Over the last two years alone, the members Tony Campos for his service and lasting con- Representatives will join me in congratulating of Alpha Delta Kappa have given altruistically tributions to our community and to California this team on their achievements, and I wish to the communities they serve by raising near- agriculture. them nothing but continued success. f ly twelve million dollars and volunteering more f than 2 million service hours. Alpha Delta IN MEMORY OF ANGELEAN WELCOME TO SCENIC MISSOURI Kappa members also biennially awards nearly ‘‘ANGIE’’ CLARK GLASS OF HAL- CITY, TEXAS two million dollars through its 11 scholarship LANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA programs. I congratulate Alpha Delta Kappa Inter- HON. PETE OLSON HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS national Honorary Organization for Women OF TEXAS OF FLORIDA Educators on their many years of unparalleled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES success and wish them well as they continue Tuesday, September 8, 2015 to educate our children. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 f Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Missouri City, Texas for earning a honor an esteemed teacher, community lead- RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF Platinum Level Scenic City Certification! Mis- er, and personal friend, Mrs. Angelean ANTONIO ‘‘TONY’’ CAMPOS souri City residents know full well what a ‘‘Angie’’ Clark Glass. Angie was born on Janu- beautiful city they live in and are proud that ary 3, 1937 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. She HON. JIM COSTA everybody across Texas agrees. grew up as the first of four children born into OF CALIFORNIA Scenic Texas, a non-profit organization, the glorious union of the late Robert ‘‘Willard’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES awarded the Platinum Level Scenic City Cer- Clark and Hazel Mabel Taylor Clark. tification to Missouri City for five years. Mis- Angie’s early accomplishments included Tuesday, September 8, 2015 souri City is only one of eight cities to receive being the star basketball player at Lanier Ele- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to this top honor and the only city in the Houston mentary-Junior High School in Hallandale. She honor the dedication and success of Central area to earn Platinum status. The organization later went on to attend and graduate from Valley almond farmer, Antonio ‘‘Tony’’ took note of Missouri City’s beautiful land- Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Campos. Tony has demonstrated an unwaver- scapes, tree-lined streets, and dedication to Florida in 1955. She received her Bachelor’s ing dedication to his community and to Cali- cultural arts. This certification further dem- of Arts degree in Elementary Education from fornia agriculture. It is because of his service onstrates Missouri City’s commitment to im- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to the Central Valley that Tony Campos is proving the quality of life for its residents. We (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida in June, 1959. being honored at the 2015 California Ag One are extremely proud of this growing city! Angie pursued additional matriculation at Barry Community Salute. On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congres- University in Miami, Florida. Tony was born in Orondritz, Spain, a small sional District of Texas, congratulations to Mis- After graduation, Angie began her remark- village in the Pyrenees Mountains. As a teen- souri City! Thank you for keeping our little able career at Sheridan Hills Elementary ager, Tony would hear of the opportunities of- piece of Texas beautiful. School in Hollywood, Florida. For 44 years, fered in America and how one could establish f she taught at Sheridan Hills Elementary a better life. When Tony was just 17 years old, School, shaping the lives of generations of he immigrated to the United States with his A TRIBUTE TO THE IOWA FARM children and remaining at the school as var- brothers, and settled in Caruthers, California. BUREAU FEDERATION MAR- ious principals came and went. Her dedication It was there where they first began to grow al- KETING AND COMMUNICATIONS to the school came from her unwavering faith monds and by 1981, Tony and his brothers DEPARTMENT in her students, many of whom were inspired had established their almond farm, Campos by her kindness and selflessness for her com- Brothers Farms Almond Huller. Today, Tony HON. DAVID YOUNG munity. and his wife, Juliet, continue to operate OF IOWA As a devout Christian, Angie served as a Campos Brothers Farms with their three chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member and was considered a pillar of both dren Steven, Joseph, and Jeannine. Their St. Anne’s Episcopal Church in Hallandale, commitment and enthusiasm for California ag- Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Florida and St. Andrews Episcopal Church in riculture and community values have not fal- Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise Hollywood, Florida. Aside from serving faith- tered. today to recognize and congratulate the Iowa fully on the Vestry and Parish Council, she The almond industry makes significant con- Farm Bureau Federation Marketing and Com- also coordinated all social activities and tributions to the overall success of California’s munications Department for receiving five served as treasurer of the Church’s True economy. It is responsible for more than $21 prestigious awards at the American Farm Bu- Fund.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:22 Sep 09, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A08SE8.051 E08SEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with REMARKS September 8, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1235 Angie sponsored dinners for church mem- Mr. Speaker. I once again want to honor School and serving in the U.S. Army during bers every third Sunday of the month and pro- Mrs. Angelean ‘‘Angie’’ Clark Glass for her World War II, he returned home to attend what vided personal, financial assistance to aid the dedication and commitment to education, her is now Case Western Reserve University on church’s less fortunate members. She coordi- community, and to her family. She was a kind the G.I. Bill at night while working during the nated food and clothing drives and served as human being whose legacy and memory will day for the Veterans Administration and the Episcopal Youth Counselor and Senior War- always live on. I was truly proud to call Angie Department of the Treasury. den. For over seventy years, she remained my friend and will miss her dearly. After graduating from college in two years loyal to the church and worked tirelessly wher- f where he excelled as a student, Louis Stokes ever she was needed. Four words encap- was accepted for admission to Cleveland Mar- sulate her life at the church and her life as a IN REMEMBRANCE OF LOUIS shall School of Law, from which he graduated Christian: faith, devotion, generosity, and per- STOKES, CIVIL RIGHTS CHAM- in 1953; three years later, his brother Carl severance. PION, WORLD WAR II VETERAN, would also graduate from Cleveland Marshall As an active member of her community, ADVOCATE FOR THE DISADVAN- School of Law and the two of them would go Angie served on committees in Hallandale TAGED, OHIO’S FIRST AFRICAN on to form the law firm of Stokes & Stokes Beach, ensuring many projects and activities AMERICAN CONGRESSMAN, EX- specializing in the areas of civil rights and were effectively executed. She was one of the CEPTIONAL LEGISLATOR, AND criminal law. founders of the Community Civic Association BELOVED MEMBER OF THE In 1964, the Supreme Court decided the and was heavily involved with MLK Parade HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES landmark case of Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. and Scholarship fundraising. In 2013, Angie’s 533 (1964), which established the principle of efforts did not go unnoticed. She was selected HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE ‘‘one person, one vote’’ governing the reappor- by the Human Services Advisory Board for the OF TEXAS tionment of legislative boundaries. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The following year, working on behalf of the local branch of the NAACP, Louis Stokes led Award. Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Friends and family knew Angie as someone the legal challenge to the Ohio legislature’s who was a wonderlust at heart. Although she Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with congressional redistricting, which had the ef- did not get to fulfill her dream of seeing the a heavy heart that I rise to speak in praise of fect of diluting African American voting Seven Wonders of the World, she visited Lon- Louis Stokes, one of the greatest and most re- strength in Cleveland. don, Alaska, the Grand Canyon, the Canadian spected Members ever to serve in this body, The challenge was unsuccessful in the fed- Rockies and the Bahamas, the birthplace of who died on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at his eral district court but undeterred, Louis Stokes, her parents. When Angie was not traveling, home near Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 90. joined by Charles Lucas, an African American she was giving back. She relished in the It is not unusual in these days for com- Republican, successfully appealed the deci- beauty and changes of the City of Hallandale mentators and politicians to talk of something sion to the U.S. Supreme Court, which in an Beach. She proudly supported the act of giv- called ‘‘American Exceptionalism.’’ order handed down in 1967 ruled the redis- ing her time, talents, and money to the cause But what is meant by the term? tricting plan unconstitutional and ordered it of freedom, civil justice, and equality in the Mr. Speaker, one way to understand the redrawn, resulting in the creation of Ohio’s first Hallandale Beach community. It was always term: America is exceptional because it pro- majority-black district, the 21st Congressional her desire to make the community a better duces and finds persons like Louis Stokes and District of Ohio. and more positive place to live. affords them the opportunity to utilize their tal- Ironically, Louis Stokes would defeat his Throughout her illness, she showed the ents to the fullest in the service of their com- one-time ally Charles Lucas to win that seat in same courage, dignity, concern for loved munity and their country. November 1968, capturing 75% of the vote, ones, and grace as shown throughout her life. Think about it: in what other nation does a the closest of his 15 successful elections to On July 26, 2015, Angelean, a dedicated par- little African American boy born in 1925 on the the U.S. House of Representatives. ent, teacher and community leader left this east side of Cleveland and raised in the For the next 30 years, from 1969 to 1999, world at 4:50 a.m. Precious memories remain Outhwaite Homes housing project by a mother Congressman Stokes tirelessly fought for his with those she loved and touched. who worked as a domestic go on to become constituents in Cleveland and for the best in- Angie is survived by her husband Rudolph a lawyer who argues and wins a landmark terests of the people of Ohio and the United ‘‘Rudy’’ Glass, her beloved son Troy Andrews, criminal justice reform case (Terry v. Ohio, States. her brother Leon Clark, a cherished grand- 392 U.S. 1 (1968)) in the United States Su- Louis Stokes, a founding member and Chair daughter Toya MacDonald, a great grandson, preme Court; become the first African Amer- of the Congressional Black Caucus from Tomas Martin, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rowena ican elected to Congress; is selected to chair 1972–74, was the epitome of a public servant. Willson, and devoted brother-in-law, Thomas the powerful Permanent Select Committee on In his second term in Congress, he won ap- Glass. Her nieces Rhonda Merritt, Sonya Intelligence, the Committee on Standards of pointment to the powerful House Appropria- Davis, Tangela Culpepper, Kamalie Cul- Official Conduct, the Select Committee on As- tions Committee, where he served for 28 pepper, Robbie Clark, Ashley Roach Gardiner, sassinations, and an Appropriations Sub- years, later becoming the second African and grand nieces Audrey and Olivia Gardiner, committee responsible for more than $90 bil- American ‘‘Cardinal’’ in history when he was Markita Loisy, Rose Herard, Jasmine Herard, lion annually in federal outlays? selected to chair the VA, HUD, and Related and Brianna Hyman. Her nephews Dr. Dwight Yes, America is an exceptional nation and Agencies Subcommittee. Wilson, Thomas Glass, Jr., Steve Fisher and Louis Stokes was an exceptional human Because of the esteem in which he was Fernando Loisy. being. held by his colleagues and the leadership, Of her extended siblings, six step brothers, Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes was born on Louis Stokes would also later be selected to sisters, their mates and children: Dan Peoples, February 23, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, to chair the House Permanent Select Committee James Peoples, Deborah Ellis, Jacquelyn P. Charles and Louise Cinthy (nee Stone) on Intelligence and the Select Committee Riley, Gail Glass Alrich, Jacquelyn Glass, Stokes. charged with investigating the assassinations Linda Glass Bell, Alfred Glass Bell, Alfred When he was three years old, his father, of President Kennedy and the Rev. Dr. Martin Glass, Tracy Glass, Terry Glass, a god- who worked in a laundromat, died leaving Luther King, Jr. daughter, Trina Stafford, the clergy members young Louis and his younger brother, Carl, to As Chairman of the House Ethics Com- and family members and families of St. Ann’s, be raised by their mother, who worked as a mittee and a person of unquestioned integrity, St. Thomas, and St. James-in-the-Hills Epis- domestic for affluent families in the wealthy Louis Stokes oversaw the committee’s inves- copal Churches in Hallandale and Hollywood, Cleveland suburbs. tigation of the corruption scandal known as Florida. Other extended family members— Louis Stokes’ maternal grandmother played ABSCAM in 1979–80, which eventually led to They Taylors, a devoted and compassionate a critical role in his life because she took care convictions of a senator and six House mem- friend and godmother of Troy Andrews, of the Stokes boys while their mother was at bers. Maureen S. Bethel, other friends throughout work and instilled in them ‘‘the idea that work Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes perhaps is best the years—Mrs. Jacquelyn Singleton, Mrs. with your hands is the hard way of doing known for the national attention he attracted in Joyce Langston, Mrs. Beverly Williams, Mrs. things’’ and encouraged them over and over 1987 as a member of the House Select Com- Ulee Major, Booker T. Washington High ‘‘to learn to use their heads.’’ mittee to Investigate Covert Arms Trans- School Classmates of 1955, and several cous- Louis Stokes took the advice to heart so actions with Iran (‘‘Iran-Contra’’), the scandal ins, associates and business partners. after attending Cleveland’s Central High involving the illegal sale of military weapons to

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Ohio, a police officer Before winning election to the Washington In response to the claim by Colonel Oliver has the right to stop, frisk, and question an in- State House of Representatives, Bob was a North that he acted out of patriotism in engi- dividual he reasonably suspects to be en- farmer, flew as a bush pilot in Alaska and neering the illegal weapons sales and divert- gaged in criminal activity, but cannot seize cloud seeder in Spokane, and was a logger in ing the proceeds to fund the contras, a stern items from that person if the pat down of the Northeastern Washington. Bob was also a Louis Stokes lectured the misguided Colonel suspect’s outer clothing does not reveal any minister and helped perform my wedding cere- North on the rule of law, the true meaning of weapons posing a threat to the officer’s safety. mony to my husband, Brian. patriotism, and, in the process American Because of Louis Stokes’ exceptional advo- In 1990, Senator Morton was elected to the exceptionalism: cacy in Terry v. Ohio, the right of every indi- Washington State House of Representatives, I suppose that what has been most dis- vidual to secure from unreasonable searches where he served until his appointment to the turbing to me about your testimony is the and seizures was preserved while at the same Washington State Senate in 1994. In the Sen- ugly part. In fact, it has been more than not impeding the ability of law enforcement of- ate, Senator Morton was a tireless champion ugly. It has been chilling, and, in fact, ficers to perform their duties safely. for the 7th legislative district in Northeastern frightening. I’m not just talking about your Washington, focusing on issues closest to his part in this, but the entire scenario, about Mr. Speaker, every citizen benefits from this government officials who plotted and con- ruling and communities that have a history of constituents and serving as Chair of the Nat- spired, who set up a straw man, a fall guy. being harassed by law enforcement protected ural Resources, Energy & Water Committee Officials who lied, misrepresented and de- by the Constitution from arbitrary and abusive and Chair of the Agriculture & Environment ceived. Officials who planned to superimpose treatment by law enforcement. Committee. He believed in the people and the upon our government a layer outside of our But the fight for a criminal justice system way of life we enjoy in Northeastern Wash- government, shrouded in secrecy and only that respects the rights of all persons is not ington. He was most comfortable in cowboy accountable to the conspirators. over. boots and a cowboy hat. He passionately Colonel, as I sit here this morning looking at you in your uniform, I cannot help but re- That is why I am proud to be the Ranking fought for our priorities which on one occa- member that I wore the uniform of this Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee sion, led him to be graveled down by the country in World War II in a segregated on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and President of the Senate for blowing a railroad Army. I wore it as proudly as you do, even Investigations and a leader in the effort to re- whistle on the Senate floor when he thought though our government required black and form the criminal justice system so that all per- he was being railroaded by legislation. white soldiers in the same Army to live, sons receive fair and equal treatment regard- Ahead of his time to promote forest health, sleep, eat and travel separate and apart, less of their race, gender, religion, or national Senator Morton championed the idea of while fighting and dying for our country. origin. thinning the trees in our forests in order that But because of the rule of law, today’s serv- they may be less susceptible to catastrophic icemen in America suffer no such indignity. Louis Stokes fought tirelessly to fulfill the My mother, a widow, raised two boys. She promise of the 14th Amendment that ‘‘no state fire. He also spearheaded efforts to develop a had an eighth-grade education. She was a do- shall make or enforce any law which shall statewide plan to preserve the health of for- mestic worker who scrubbed floors. One son abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens ests across Washington State. Senator Morton became the first black mayor of a major of the United States; nor shall any state de- also advocated to protect water rights for agri- American city. The other sits today as chair- prive any person of life, liberty, or property, culture use and to defend livestock from wild man of a House intelligence committee. Only without due process of law; nor deny to any animal predation. in America, Col. North. Only in America. person within its jurisdiction the equal protec- In 2006, Senator Morton was instrumental in And while I admire your love for America, I hope that you will never forget that others tion of the laws.’’ passing historical water legislation that sought too love America just as much as you do and It is a fight I am proud to continue today. out new water supplies through the construc- that others will die for America, just as Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes will be mourned tion of new storage facilities and conservation quick as you will. by friends and colleagues on both sides of the measures. During this time, he was also Louis Stokes never wavered in his belief aisle who had the privilege to serve alongside known for carrying around a seven foot tall that America could fulfill the promise of its him. pole that depicted the flow of the Columbia Founders or his dedication to the principles of He was a mentor to me and I will always re- River. At the bill signing ceremony, Senator the Declaration of Independence and the Con- member his commanding presence and cher- Morton presented this pole to Governor stitution, stating: ish the assistance he provided me and the ex- Gregoire as a gift. I’m going to keep on denouncing the in- ample he set for new Members to follow. Senator Morton was also passionate about equities of this system, but I’m going to My thoughts and prayers are with his Jay, compiling and distributing an annual salmon work within it. To go outside the system Louis’ beloved wife of 55 years; to his chil- report. He was committed to protecting our would be to deny myself—to deny my own dren, Shelly, Louis, Angela, and Lorene; his way of life even if it meant proposing to split existence. I’ve beaten the system. I’ve proved grandchildren; and the untold thousands of the state in two. it can be done—so have a lot of others. persons who touched and whose lives were Senator Morton was extremely well liked But the problem is that a black man has to and respected, not only by his constituents be extra special to win in this system. Why touched by one of Cleveland’s greatest sons. should you have to be a super black to get Mr. Speaker I ask the House to observe a and staff, but by Senators on both sides of the someplace? That’s what’s wrong in the soci- moment of silence in memory of Louis Stokes, aisle. A man of strong convictions, he epito- ety. The ordinary black man doesn’t have an exceptional American, and the gentleman mized a perfect gentleman, respectful of all the same chance as the ordinary white man from Ohio who served in this chamber for viewpoints and always ready with just the right does. three decades with honor, integrity, and dis- words to say. Mr. Speaker, Louis Stokes’ commitment to tinction. On a personal note, Bob was my mentor, a fairness and equal treatment started long be- f role model, an inspiration, and constant en- fore he was elected to Congress. couragement. As Senator, he was a tremen- As a lawyer for the NAACP, he brought anti- CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF dous example both in his devotion to God and discrimination lawsuits, represented dem- FORMER WASHINGTON STATE to his community. As a young college grad- onstrators arrested in anti-discrimination SENATOR BOB MORTON, A LIFE- uate, I had the distinct honor of working for marches and sit-ins, and took the cases of LONG ADVOCATE FOR NORTH- Bob as his legislative aide while he served in poor persons charged with crimes. EASTERN WASHINGTON the Washington State House of Representa- One of those criminal cases he took is tives. Bob took a chance on me—he believed known to every lawyer in America and appre- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS in me and I will forever be grateful for his sup- ciated by every person who cherishes the pro- OF WASHINGTON port and encouragement. tections guaranteed by the 4th Amendment to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I rise to thank Senator Bob Morton for his the U.S. Constitution. years of dedication and service to North- I am speaking of the famous case of Terry Tuesday, September 8, 2015 eastern Washington. Bob lived his life to dem- v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968) won by Louis Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, onstrate God’s love. Whenever I see someone Stokes in which the Supreme Court held that in August, Washington State lost one of our with a cowboy hat walking the halls of Con- a police officer could ‘‘stop and frisk’’ an indi- best, former Washington State Senator Bob gress, I will fondly remember State Senator vidual only where he could articulate a reason- Morton. Today, I rise to celebrate his life and Bob Morton, his love for God, and for people.

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Mr. Speaker, I ganizing daily trains to ferry migrants from the HON. ED WHITFIELD ask for the House’s attention today to recog- southern to the northern border. If the partner- nize my friends, Jim and Lee Vanoy, on their ship between the United States and Mac- OF KENTUCKY 50th wedding anniversary. edonia is to remain strong, the country needs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jim and Lee met on a blind date in July of our continued support. I also use this oppor- tunity to urge Macedonia’s leaders to continue Tuesday, September 8, 2015 1965 and less than six weeks later eloped and were married on August 26, 1965. Because of strengthening their institutions and reforming Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the Vietnam War draft rules, many couples its democracy and rule of law. to recognize the bicentennial of Allen County, were married on that date. As a way to recognize and strengthen this Kentucky, located in the First Congressional Together Jim and Lee raised two boys, Van partnership, I started the first Congressional District. This momentous occasion not only and Ben. They are the proud grandparents of Caucus on Macedonia and Macedonian-Amer- celebrates the rich history of Allen County, but four grandchildren, Courtney, Taylor, Blake, icans. This Caucus is a bipartisan group of the many thousands of residents who over the and Alex. members of Congress dedicated to maintain- years have made it a vibrant and thriving com- The Vanoy family made their home in ing and strengthening a positive and mutually munity. Opelika, Alabama, for the last 45 years. Jim is beneficial relationship between the United Allen County was formed in 1815, the fifty- retired from the Uniroyal Tire plant and Lee, States and the Republic of Macedonia, as well seventh county in the Commonwealth, and after serving many years as a church sec- as advocating for the concerns and interests named in honor of Colonel John Allen, a hero retary, currently serves as the county voter of the Macedonian community in the United of the War of 1812. Soldiers made their way registrar. States. into the hilly terrain of Allen County during the They enjoy Bible studies, doing home repair Michigan’s 10th District has one of the larg- Civil War, and Dumont Hill, which currently for the elderly, and traveling. est populations of Macedonian-Americans in serves as a park, remains a link to this past. Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing this the Nation. Over Labor Day weekend, St. Mary Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral in Ster- The area’s largest source of tourism came couple a very Happy 50th Wedding Anniver- ling Heights, Michigan hosted the 41st Annual about in 1964 when the Port Oliver Dam on sary. American-Canadian Macedonian Orthodox the Barren River was completed, creating the f Convention, bringing thousands of guests from 2,187-acre Barren River Lake State Resort HONORING THE 24TH ANNIVER- throughout the U.S. and Canada to my Dis- Park. Aside from Barren River Lake, Allen SARY OF MACEDONIAN INDE- trict. I would like to acknowledge their con- County offers tourists a wide range of activi- PENDENCE tributions to our District and our State, and I ties throughout the year. From summer con- look forward to continuing that relationship as cert series to one of the area’s largest Christ- we deal with the problems facing our great mas parades, Allen County boasts many ac- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER OF MICHIGAN Nation. tive people and organizations and is always Again, congratulations to all of Macedonian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eager to showcase its recently revitalized heritage for their achievements as we com- downtown. Jacksonian Days, held in the fall, is Tuesday, September 8, 2015 memorate the anniversary of Macedonia’s a weeklong street festival revolving around the Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I independence. old hotel, long rumored to have been a stop rise today to recognize the Macedonian-Amer- f on President Andrew Jackson’s commute to ican community in honor of their homeland’s and from his home in Nashville to Washington, RECOGNIZING WAYNE WATTS Independence Day. The people of the Repub- D.C. lic of Macedonia voted on September 8, 1991, This progressive community offers small- to officially gain independence from the former HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON town hospitality with access to metropolitan Yugoslavia. By voting for independence, the OF TEXAS amenities. It also has a thriving industrial people decided that it was time for their coun- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES base, including Halton Company and try to forge its own path and to begin a new Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Sumitomo. Dollar General was founded in the era in their history. This 24th anniversary of Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. area over 75 years ago and remains a leading their independence provides us all an oppor- Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. employer today, along with the J.M. Smucker tunity to recognize the Macedonian-American Wayne Watts, General Counsel and Senior Company, whose plant produces in excess of community’s significant contributions within the Executive Vice President of AT&T. Mr. Watts one million sandwiches per day, making Allen United States. served a total of 32 years at AT&T, starting as County the largest peanut butter and jelly Since 2001, Macedonia has been one of the a rookie lawyer in the litigation department of sandwich producer in the nation. staunchest allies of the United States in the what was then Southwestern Bell Telephone To commemorate the county’s bicentennial, War on Terror. Macedonia was the fourth and Company. As he enters retirement, it is fitting community leaders and residents of Allen fifth largest contributor of troops, per capita, in that this body honors Mr. Watts and his signifi- County have planned several events to edu- the mission in Afghanistan. Macedonian troops cant career that was embodied by his commit- cate Kentuckians about the history of Allen guarded American troops at the compound in ment to improving the Dallas community and County and celebrate its residents and culture. Kabul. And, Macedonia welcomed 50,000 and beyond. One such event was a one-act play entitled, 400,000 refugees during the wars in Bosnia Mr. Watts was born in Abilene and raised in ‘‘Allen County: A Work in Progress.’’ The play and Kosovo, respectively. For a country of lit- the blue-collar Dallas neighborhood of Oak featured familiar characters remembering the tle over two million, Macedonia has done its Cliff. He went on to receive an undergraduate people, places, and events of Allen County’s fair share and deserves to be in NATO. On degree from the University of Texas-Arlington, past. A free live concert was also held in July that note, I ask that you join me, and 34 col- and a Juris Doctorate from the Dedman featuring Scottsville’s own Sweetwater and leagues, in cosponsoring H. Res. 56 in sup- School of Law at Southern Methodist Univer- starring country superstars Diamond Rio on port of Macedonia’s NATO accession at the sity. Throughout his career, his affection for the public square. Warsaw Summit in 2016. Dallas and all of its people only grew. It is my privilege to represent Allen County This month will also mark the 20th year of In his role at AT&T, Mr. Watts was directly in the U.S. House of Representatives and I full diplomatic relations between the United involved in negotiating dozens of mergers and hope my colleagues in Congress will join me States and Macedonia. With American sup- acquisitions with a combined value of nearly in celebrating this community and its resi- port, Macedonia has become a model of sta- $250 billion. These negotiations saw South- dents. bility in a region known for ethnic strife and western Bell transform from the smallest of the

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HIGHLIGHTS See Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity. Senate Chamber Action Measures Considered: Hire More Heroes Act—Agreement: Senate began Routine Proceedings, pages S6437–S6475 consideration of H.J. Res. 61, amending the Internal Measures Reported: Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with Reported on Friday, August 28, during the ad- health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans journment: Administration from being taken into account for S. 1251, to implement the Amendment to the purposes of determining the employers to which the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in employer mandate applies under the Patient Protec- the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries, as adopted at Lis- tion and Affordable Care Act, taking action on the bon, Portugal on September 28, 2007. (S. Rept. No. following amendments proposed thereto: 114–120) Pages S6441–55 S. 1315, to protect the right of law-abiding citi- Pending: zens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding McConnell Amendment No. 2640, of a perfecting a patchwork of local and State prohibitions. (S. Rept. nature. Page S6441 No. 114–121) McConnell Amendment No. 2641 (to Amend- S. 1493, to provide for an increase, effective De- ment No. 2640), to change the enactment date. cember 1, 2015, in the rates of compensation for Page S6441 veterans with service-connected disabilities and the McConnell Amendment No. 2642 (to Amend- rates of dependency and indemnity compensation for ment No. 2641), of a perfecting nature. Page S6441 the survivors of certain disabled veterans. (S. Rept. McConnell Amendment No. 2643 (to the lan- No. 114–122) guage proposed to be stricken by Amendment No. Report to accompany H.R. 1531, to amend title 2640), to change the enactment date. Page S6441 5, United States Code, to provide a pathway for McConnell Amendment No. 2644 (to Amend- temporary seasonal employees in Federal land man- ment No. 2643), of a perfecting nature. Page S6441 agement agencies to compete for vacant permanent McConnell motion to commit the joint resolution positions under internal merit promotion procedures. to the Committee on Foreign Relations, with in- (S. Rept. No. 114–123) structions, McConnell Amendment No. 2645, to Reported on Tuesday, September 8: change the enactment date. Page S6441 S. 1137, to amend title 35, United States Code, McConnell Amendment No. 2646 (to (the in- and the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act to make structions) Amendment No. 2645), of a perfecting improvements and technical corrections, with an nature. Pages S6441–42 amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S6466 McConnell Amendment No. 2647 (to Amend- ment No. 2646), of a perfecting nature. Page S6442 Measures Passed: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached Small Business Development Centers of the providing for further consideration of the joint reso- United States Anniversary: Committee on Small lution at approximately 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Business and Entrepreneurship was discharged from September 9, 2015, with the time until 12:30 p.m., further consideration of S. Res. 243, celebrating the equally divided between the two Leaders, or their 35th anniversary of the Small Business Development designees; that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. Centers of the United States, and the resolution was until 2:15 p.m., to allow for the weekly conference then agreed to. Page S6469 meetings; and that the time from 2:15 p.m. until 7 D943

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p.m., also be equally divided between the two Lead- Edward L. Gilmore, of Illinois, to be United ers, or their designees, and that the time from 5 States Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois p.m. to 6 p.m., be controlled by the Democrats, and for the term of four years. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., be controlled by the Major- 4 Air Force nominations in the rank of general. ity. Page S6469 2 Army nominations in the rank of general. Appointments: Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Foreign Congressional-Executive Commission on the Peo- Service, and Navy. Pages S6469–75 ple’s Republic of China: The Chair, on behalf of the Messages from the House: Page S6461 President of the Senate, pursuant to Public Law Executive Communications: Pages S6461–66 106–286, appointed the following Member to serve on the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Additional Cosponsors: Pages S6466–68 People’s Republic of China: Senator Sasse. Page S6469 Additional Statements: Pages S6459–61 Congressional Award Board: The Chair, on be- Amendments Submitted: Pages S6468–69 half of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 96–114, as amended, appointed the following indi- Record Votes: One record vote was taken today. vidual to the Congressional Award Board: David (Total—263) Page S6457 Schiappa, of Maryland. Page S6469 Adjournment: Senate convened at 2 p.m. and ad- Nomination Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- journed at 6:25 p.m., until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, lowing nomination: September 9, 2015. (For Senate’s program, see the By a unanimous vote of 96 yeas (Vote No. EX. remarks of the Majority Leader in today’s Record on 263), Roseann A. Ketchmark, of Missouri, to be page S6469.) United States District Judge for the Western Dis- trict of Missouri. Pages S6455–57, S6475 Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Committee Meetings lowing nominations: (Committees not listed did not meet) Clare E. Connors, of Hawaii, to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii. Stephanie A. Gallagher, of Maryland, to be United INTELLIGENCE States District Judge for the District of Maryland. Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in Mary S. McElroy, of Rhode Island, to be United closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- States District Judge for the District of Rhode Is- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence land. community. h House of Representatives H.R. 2820, to reauthorize the Stem Cell Thera- Chamber Action peutic and Research Act of 2005, and for other pur- Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 13 pub- poses (H. Rept. 114–242); lic bills, H.R. 3442–3454; and 5 resolutions, H.J. H.R. 3154, to allow manufacturers to meet war- Res. 65; H. Con. Res. 73–74; and H. Res. 409–410, ranty and labeling requirements for consumer prod- were introduced. Page H5847 ucts by displaying the terms of warranties on Inter- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5848–50 net websites, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–243); Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 1462, to combat the rise of prenatal opioid H.R. 1344, to amend the Public Health Service abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (H. Rept. Act to reauthorize a program for early detection, di- 114–244); agnosis, and treatment regarding deaf and hard-of- hearing newborns, infants, and young children, with H.R. 1725, to amend and reauthorize the con- an amendment (H. Rept. 114–241); trolled substance monitoring program under section 399O of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–245);

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Rept. 114–246); Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act H.R. 2954, to designate the Federal building lo- of 2015: H.R. 1344, amended, to amend the Public cated at 617 Walnut Street in Helena, Arkansas, as Health Service Act to reauthorize a program for early the ‘‘Jacob Trieber Federal Building, United States detection, diagnosis, and treatment regarding deaf Post Office, and United States Court House’’ (H. and hard-of-hearing newborns, infants, and young Rept. 114–247); children; Pages H5794–96 S. 261, to designate the United States courthouse located at 200 NW 4th Street in Oklahoma City, National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Oklahoma, as the William J. Holloway, Jr. United Reporting Reauthorization Act of 2015: H.R. States Courthouse (H. Rept. 114–248); 1725, amended, to amend and reauthorize the con- trolled substance monitoring program under section H.R. 3114, to provide funds to the Army Corps 399O of the Public Health Service Act; of Engineers to hire veterans and members of the Armed Forces to assist the Corps with curation and Pages H5796–98 historic preservation activities, and for other pur- Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015: H.R. 1462, poses, with an amendment (H. Rept. 114–249); to combat the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and neo- H.R. 487, to allow the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma natal abstinence syndrome; Pages H5798–H5801 to lease or transfer certain lands (H. Rept. 114–250); Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthor- H.R. 959, to authorize the Secretary of the Inte- ization Act of 2015: H.R. 2820, to reauthorize the rior to conduct a special resource study of the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act of 2005; Medgar Evers House, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and Pages H5801–04 and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–251); E-Warranty Act of 2015: S. 1359, to allow man- H.R. 1949, to provide for the consideration and ufacturers to meet warranty and labeling require- submission of site and design proposals for the Na- ments for consumer products by displaying the tional Liberty Memorial approved for establishment terms of warranties on Internet websites, by a 2⁄3 in the District of Columbia (H. Rept. 114–252); yea-and-nay vote of 388 yeas to 2 nays, Roll No. H.R. 1937, to require the Secretary of the Interior 490. Pages H5804–05, H5805–06 and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral Recess: The House recessed at 4:57 p.m. and recon- materials of strategic and critical importance to vened at 6:32 p.m. Page H5805 United States economic and national security and Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds: The manufacturing competitiveness (H. Rept. 114–253, House agreed to discharge from committee and agree Part 1); to H. Con. Res. 70, authorizing the use of the Cap- H.R. 2791, to require that certain Federal lands itol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special be held in trust by the United States for the benefit Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Page H5806 of certain Indian tribes in Oregon, and for other pur- Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds: The poses (H. Rept. 114–254); House agreed to discharge from committee and agree S. 501, to make technical corrections to the Nav- to H. Con. Res. 73, authorizing the use of the Cap- ajo water rights settlement in the State of New Mex- itol Grounds for the 2nd Annual Fallen Firefighters ico, and for other purposes (H. Rept. 114–255); and Congressional Flag Presentation Ceremony. H. Res. 408, providing for consideration of the Page H5806 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 64) disapproving of the Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds: The agreement transmitted to Congress by the President House agreed to discharge from committee and agree on July 19, 2015, relating to the nuclear program to H. Con. Res. 74, authorizing the use of the Cap- of Iran (H. Rept. 114–256). Pages H5846–47 itol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 20th Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Anniversary of the Million Man March. appointed Representative Womack to act as Speaker Pages H5806–07 pro tempore for today. Page H5789 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate Privileged Resolution—Intent to Offer: Rep- by the Clerk and subsequently presented to the resentative Roskam announced his intent to offer a House today appear on pages H5789 and H5790. privileged resolution. Pages H5791–94 Senate Referrals: S. 1297, S. 1523, S. 1707, and S. Recess: The House recessed at 2:39 p.m. and recon- 1347 were held at the desk. S. 267 was referred to vened at 4 p.m. Page H5794 the Committee on Armed Services. S. 1826, S. 1596,

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Committee on Education and the Workforce, September 10, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Full Committee, hearing Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce entitled ‘‘Implications of a Nuclear Agreement with Iran, Training, hearing entitled ‘‘Preventing and Responding Part IV’’, 10 a.m., 2172 Rayburn. to Sexual Assault on College Campuses’’, 10 a.m., 2261 Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Rayburn. Trade, hearing entitled ‘‘Agricultural Trade with Cuba’’, Committee on Energy and Commerce, September 10, Sub- 2 p.m., 2200 Rayburn. committee on Energy and Power, markup on H.R. 702, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions, 10 Threats; and Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, a.m., 2123 Rayburn. Global Human Rights, and International Organizations, September 11, Subcommittee on Environment and the joint hearing entitled ‘‘The Role of Water in Avoiding Economy, hearing entitled ‘‘Oversight of Federal Facility Conflict and Building Prosperity’’, 2 p.m., 2172 Ray- Cleanup under CERCLA’’, 9 a.m., 2123 Rayburn. burn. September 11, Subcommittee on Health, hearing enti- Committee on the Judiciary, Full Committee, hearing en- tled ‘‘Strengthening Medicaid Program Integrity and titled ‘‘Planned Parenthood Exposed: Examining the Hor- Closing Loopholes’’, 9:15 a.m., 2322 Rayburn. rific Abortion Practices at the Nation’s Largest Abortion Committee on Financial Services, September 10, Sub- Provider’’, 10:30 a.m., 2141 Rayburn. committee on Oversight and Investigations; and Sub- Committee on Natural Resources, Full Committee, markup committee on Capital Markets and Government Spon- on H.R. 538, the ‘‘Native American Energy Act’’; H.R. sored Enterprises, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Preserving Re- 1541, the ‘‘PRISM Act’’; H.R. 1644, the ‘‘STREAM tirement Security and Investment Choices for All Ameri- Act’’; H.R. 1880, the ‘‘Albuquerque Indian School Land cans’’, 10 a.m., 2128 Rayburn. Transfer Act’’; H.R. 2130, the ‘‘Red River Private Prop- Committee on Foreign Affairs, September 10, Sub- erty Protection Act’’; H.R. 2168, the ‘‘West Coast Dun- committee on the Western Hemisphere; and Sub- geness Crab Management Act’’; and H.R. 2288, to re- committee on Asia and the Pacific, joint hearing entitled move the use restrictions on certain land transferred to ‘‘China’s Advance in Latin America and the Caribbean’’, Rockingham County, Virginia, and for other purposes, 4 2 p.m., 2172 Rayburn. p.m., 1324 Longworth. September 11, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘Im- Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Full Com- plications of a Nuclear Agreement with Iran, Part V’’, 9 mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Violence on the Border: Keep- a.m., 2172 Rayburn. ing U.S. Personnel Safe’’, 10 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. Committee on Homeland Security, September 10, Sub- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Full Com- committee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and mittee, hearing entitled ‘‘Holding EPA Accountable for Communications, markup on Committee Print of the Polluting Western Waters’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. ‘‘Promoting Resilience and Efficiency in Preparing for At- f tacks and Responding to Emergencies Act’’, 10 a.m., 311 Cannon. CONGRESSIONAL PROGRAM AHEAD Committee on the Judiciary, September 10, Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, Week of September 9 through September 11, hearing entitled ‘‘The State of Competition in the Health 2015 Care Marketplace: The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Competition’’, 10 a.m., 2141 Ray- Senate Chamber burn. On Wednesday, at approximately 10 a.m., Senate September 10, Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual will continue consideration of H.J. Res. 61, Hire Property, and the Internet, hearing entitled ‘‘Unmanned More Heroes Act. Aerial Vehicles: Commercial Applications and Public Pol- icy Implications’’, 2 p.m., 2141 Rayburn. During the balance of the week, Senate may con- Committee on Natural Resources, September 10, Full sider any cleared legislative and executive business. Committee, markup on H.R. 538, the ‘‘Native American Senate Committees Energy Act’’; H.R. 1541, the ‘‘PRISM Act’’; H.R. 1644, the ‘‘STREAM Act’’; H.R. 1880, the ‘‘Albuquerque In- (Committee meetings are open unless otherwise indicated) dian School Land Transfer Act’’; H.R. 2130, the ‘‘Red Select Committee on Intelligence: September 9, to hold River Private Property Protection Act’’; H.R. 2168, the closed hearings to examine certain intelligence matters, ‘‘West Coast Dungeness Crab Management Act’’; and 10 a.m., SH–219. H.R. 2288, to remove the use restrictions on certain land

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transferred to Rockingham County, Virginia, and for September 11, Subcommittee on Environment, hearing other purposes (continued), 10 a.m., 1324 Longworth. entitled ‘‘State Perspectives: How EPA’s Power Plan Will September 11, Subcommittee on Federal Lands, hear- Shut Down Power Plants’’, 9 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. ing on H.R. 3036, the ‘‘National 9/11 Memorial at the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, September 10, Sub- World Trade Center Act’’, 9 a.m., 1324 Longworth. committee on Economic Opportunity, hearing entitled Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, September ‘‘A Review of Licensing and Credentialing Standards for 10, Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘GSA: Army Fee Servicemembers and Veterans: Do Barriers Still Re- Assistance’’, 9 a.m., 2154 Rayburn. main?’’, 2 p.m., 334 Cannon. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, September 10, Committee on Ways and Means, September 10, Full Subcommittee on Oversight; and Subcommittee on En- Committee, markup on H.R. 692, the ‘‘Default Preven- ergy, joint hearing entitled ‘‘Examining Vulnerabilities of tion Act’’; and H.R. 3442, the ‘‘Debt Management and America’s Power Supply’’, 10 a.m., 2318 Rayburn. September 10, Subcommittee on Research and Tech- Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015’’, 10 a.m., 1100 Long- nology, markup on Committee Print of the ‘‘Surface worth. Transportation Research and Development Act of 2015’’; Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, September 10, and H.R. 2886, the ‘‘Future Transportation Research and Full Committee, hearing entitled ‘‘World Wide Cyber Innovation for Prosperity Act’’, 2:30 p.m., 2318 Rayburn. Threats’’, 10 a.m., HVC–210.

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Re´sume´ of Congressional Activity

FIRST SESSION OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS The first table gives a comprehensive re´sume´ of all legislative business transacted by the Senate and House. The second table accounts for all nominations submitted to the Senate by the President for Senate confirmation.

DATA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY DISPOSITION OF EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS January 6 through August 31, 2015 January 6 through August 31, 2015

Senate House Total Civilian nominations, totaling 286, disposed of as follows: Days in session ...... 115 105 . . Confirmed ...... 87 ′ ′ Time in session ...... 738 hrs, 50 533 hrs, 28 .. Unconfirmed ...... 192 Congressional Record: Withdrawn ...... 7 Pages of proceedings ...... 6,436 5,788 . . Extensions of Remarks ...... 1,211 . . Public bills enacted into law ...... 10 39 49 Other Civilian nominations, totaling 2,466, disposed of as follows: Private bills enacted into law ...... Confirmed ...... 1,997 Bills in conference ...... 2 2 . . Unconfirmed ...... 468 Measures passed, total ...... 266 331 597 Withdrawn ...... 1 Senate bills ...... 54 11 . . House bills ...... 44 212 . . Senate joint resolutions ...... 1 1 . . Air Force nominations, totaling 4,897, disposed of as follows: House joint resolutions ...... 1 3 . . Confirmed ...... 3,435 Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 8 5 . . Unconfirmed ...... 1,461 House concurrent resolutions ...... 14 16 . . Withdrawn ...... 1 Simple resolutions ...... 144 83 . . Measures reported, total ...... * 180 * 234 414 Army nominations, totaling 1,708, disposed of as follows: Senate bills ...... 136 2 . . House bills ...... 19 184 . . Confirmed ...... 1,700 Senate joint resolutions ...... Unconfirmed ...... 8 House joint resolutions ...... 1 . . Senate concurrent resolutions ...... 1 . . . . Navy nominations, totaling 1,952, disposed of as follows: House concurrent resolutions ...... 3 . . Simple resolutions ...... 24 44 . . Confirmed ...... 1,950 Special reports ...... 17 5 . . Unconfirmed ...... 2 Conference reports ...... 1 1 . . Measures pending on calendar ...... 129 46 . . Marine Corps nominations, totaling 1,064, disposed of as follows: Measures introduced, total ...... 2,289 3,984 6,273 Confirmed ...... 1,064 Bills ...... 2,000 3,441 .. Joint resolutions ...... 21 64 . . Concurrent resolutions ...... 20 72 . . Summary Simple resolutions ...... 248 407 . . Quorum calls ...... 6 1 . . Total nominations carried over from the First Session ...... 0 Yea-and-nay votes ...... 262 187 . . Total nominations received this Session ...... 12,373 Recorded votes ...... 301 . . Total confirmed ...... 10,233 Bills vetoed ...... 2 . . . . Total unconfirmed ...... 2,131 Vetoes overridden ...... Total withdrawn ...... 9 Total returned to the White House ...... 0

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 9 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 9

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Wednesday: Senate will continue consider- Program for Wednesday: Begin consideration of H.J. ation of H.J. Res. 61, Hire More Heroes Act. Res. 64—Disapproving of the agreement transmitted to (Senate will recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for their Congress by the President on July 19, 2015, relating to respective party conferences.) the nuclear program of Iran (Subject to a Rule).

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Gosar, Paul A., Ariz., E1218 McSally, Martha, Ariz., E1218 Grijalva, Rau´ l M., Ariz., E1224 Miller, Candice S., Mich., E1213, E1237 Bass, Karen, Calif., E1229 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E1230, E1231, E1232, E1233, Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1217, E1218, E1219 Beyer, Donald S., Jr., Va. E1219 E1234 Olson, Pete, Tex., E1234 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E1220, E1224 Higgins, Brian, N.Y., E1216, E1217 Rogers, Mike, Ala., E1237 Brooks, Mo, Ala., E1233 Honda, Michael M., Calif., E1217 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E1233 Carson, Andre´, Ind., E1222 Huffman, Jared, Calif., E1214, E1215, E1216 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E1219 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E1226 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1222, E1225, E1227, E1235 Simpson, Michael K., Idaho, E1229 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1233 Johnson, Eddie Bernice, Tex., E1237 Cook, Paul, Calif., E1231 Lee, Barbara, Calif., E1220, E1226, E1227, E1230 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E1226 Costa, Jim, Calif., E1221, E1232, E1233, E1234 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E1231 Valadao, David G., Calif., E1223 Crawford, Eric A. ‘‘Rick‘‘, Ark., E1214 Lofgren, Zoe, Calif., E1220, E1224 Veasey, Marc A., Tex., E1230 Cuellar, Henry, Tex., E1229 Lowenthal, Alan S., Calif., E1213, E1215 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E1213, E1214 DelBene, Suzan K., Wash., E1214 Luetkemeyer, Blaine, Mo., E1216 Whitfield, Ed, Ky., E1237 Denham, Jeff, Calif., E1221, E1227, E1232 Lujan Grisham, Michelle, N.M., E1223 Young, David, Iowa, E1223, E1225, E1226, E1227, E1229, Dingell, Debbie, Mich., E1238 Matsui, Doris O., Calif., E1221, E1225, E1227 E1230, E1231, E1232, E1233, E1234 Gohmert, Louie, Tex., E1215 McMorris Rodgers, Cathy, Wash., E1236 Young, Todd C., Ind., E1223

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