E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 114 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015 No. 180 Senate The Senate was not in session today. Its next meeting will be held on Monday, December 14, 2015, at 12 p.m. House of Representatives FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015

The House met at 9 a.m. and was Your presence and ask guidance for the House and all our governmental leaders called to order by the Speaker. men and women of the people’s House. with the wisdom to respond with what- f Enable them, O God, to act on what ever policies and laws might be needed they believe to be right and true and to ensure greater peace and security in PRAYER just and to do so in ways that show re- our land. The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick spect for those with whom they dis- Bless us this day and every day, and J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: agree. may all that is done be for Your great- Merciful God, we give You thanks for Send Your Spirit of peace upon our er honor and glory. giving us another day. We pause in Nation. Endow the Members of this Amen.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:42 Dec 11, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 8633 E:\CR\FM\A11DE7.000 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 THE JOURNAL HONORING THE LIFE OF KATE Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, these The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- MCCARTHY are very anxious times here in America ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was with good reason. We have an urgent ceedings and announces to the House given permission to address the House national security issue at hand that al- his approval thereof. for 1 minute.) lows somebody who is on the terrorist Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, watch list to legally purchase a fire- nal stands approved. this Sunday friends, family, and admir- arm. Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. ers of Kate McCarthy will gather in the How can somebody who pledges alle- Speaker, pursuant to clause 1, rule I, I shadow of Mount Hood that she loved. giance to ISIS be allowed to purchase a demand a vote on agreeing to the They will share stories of young Kate gun here in America? Speaker’s approval of the Journal. as a smart, free-spirited woman, edu- We would never give a set of keys to The SPEAKER. The question is on cated at Portland’s Reed College, work- somebody who was drunk to get behind the Speaker’s approval of the Journal. ing on Mount Hood’s historic Timber- the wheel. How is it that we allow The question was taken; and the line Lodge the day it opened in 1937 someone a license to go and purchase a Speaker announced that the ayes ap- with President Roosevelt. Her family firearm? peared to have it. will regale with tales of challenges of We allow them to go and purchase a Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. managing four interesting children, firearm in this country who are on the Speaker, I object to the vote on the shall we say. terrorist watch list. Would the same ground that a quorum is not present The central narrative will be her fight be taking place if they wanted to and make the point of order that a knowledge, stewardship, and love of get onto an airliner, saying: Hey, let’s quorum is not present. special places like the Columbia River let he or she on. They are on the ter- The SPEAKER. Pursuant to clause 8, Gorge, her advocacy and leadership for rorist watch list. I want them to fly rule XX, further proceedings on this sound land use and above all, Mount with me. question will be postponed. Hood. That is the insanity we are dealing The point of no quorum is considered She challenged me to focus on the en- with. Over the course of the next few withdrawn. tire responsibility for protecting that weeks, we have the ability to make a f mountain, leading not just to 120,000 commonsense, simple approach to re- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE acres of wilderness, but enacting a ducing the chance of terrorism here in America; that is, to keep those who are The SPEAKER. Will the gentleman comprehensive vision for its protec- tion. on the terrorist watch list from pur- from New Jersey (Mr. NORCROSS) come chasing a firearm. forward and lead the House in the She was a passionate, committed vi- sionary whose influence will be felt and Let’s come together, bipartisan, and Pledge of Allegiance. pass this approach. Mr. NORCROSS led the Pledge of Al- seen for generations. legiance as follows: f f I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Repub- DON’T FUND UNESCO BECAUSE IT lic for which it stands, one nation under God, HAS RECOGNIZED A NON-EXIST- PRESIDENT OBAMA BROKE THE indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. ENT PALESTINIAN STATE LAW WITH THE BERGDAHL DEAL f (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER given permission to address the House asked and was given permission to ad- for 1 minute and to revise and extend dress the House for 1 minute and to re- The SPEAKER. The Chair will enter- her remarks.) vise and extend his remarks.) tain up to five requests for 1-minute Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. speeches on each side of the aisle. Secretary Kerry has been pressuring Speaker, in May 2014, the President f the Israeli Government to relent in its shocked the world by announcing that EAST BEND SMALL TOWN opposition to U.S. funding for he had negotiated with terrorists to se- CHRISTMAS UNESCO. cure the disgraced Sergeant Bergdahl’s (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- It is a shame Secretary Kerry isn’t release from the Taliban. mission to address the House for 1 using the full weight of his office to Yesterday the House Armed Services minute.) hold Abu Mazen and the corrupt Pales- Committee, led by Chairman MAC Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, on Satur- tinian Authority accountable for their THORNBERRY, issued an in-depth report day, November 28, residents in Yadkin incitement to violence and their con- dealing with the President’s secret ne- County gathered for the annual Small tinued efforts to de-legitimize and iso- gotiations. The report verified that the Town Christmas celebration at the late the Jewish state at the U.N. while transfer violated several laws. East Bend fire station. pursuing unilateral state recognition. The American public was misled Although East Bend is a small com- But, with all due respect to the about the efforts to arrange the terror- munity, its citizens know how to start Israeli Government’s newfound posi- ists’ pardon before it took place. Senior the holiday season off right. The fire- tion, which undoubtedly was achieved officials within the Department of De- fighters and Ladies Auxiliary group under duress, this is a matter of U.S. fense that were best equipped to evalu- worked hard to get the station ready, law and Congress’ clear desire to force ate the national security risk with this and their efforts were appreciated by fundamental reforms at the broken specific transfer were excluded from everyone who attended. U.N. system. the process. The evening began with a devotional Our laws are clear. No taxpayer dol- The President failed to take signifi- and the lighting of the Christmas tree. lars can be used to fund any agency at cant precautions to eliminate the risks While the chicken stew and pinto beans the U.N. that admits a nonexistent posed by the Taliban Five, putting all that followed were certainly delicious, state of Palestine. UNESCO did, so, American families as targets of more the focus on faith was the real draw. therefore, no U.S. dollars. murderous attacks. It is easy to get distracted during the I urge Congress not to relent, but to In conclusion, God bless our troops, days and weeks leading up to Christ- stand with me and defend our jurisdic- and may the President, by his actions, mas. So it was uplifting to see the com- tion and continue to uphold both the never forget September the 11th in the munity of East Bend once again take letter and the spirit of the law. global war on terrorism. time to reflect on this season of grace f We should all appreciate the six and let the Lord’s infinite joy fill their American heroes from the 4th Brigade hearts. TERRORIST GUN LOOPHOLE Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry It was a pleasure to be a part of their (Mr. NORCROSS asked and was given Division, who were killed in action celebration, and I commend them for permission to address the House for 1 while searching for Bergdahl to leave it. minute.) no one behind.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:42 Dec 11, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.001 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9275 REAUTHORIZE THE JAMES ENOUGH IS ENOUGH that would not have even captured the ZADROGA ACT (Mr. POLIS asked and was given per- San Bernardino shooters, to this list (Mr. CROWLEY asked and was given mission to address the House for 1 being added, the Democrat gun control permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his re- Christmas or holiday period list. minute and to revise and extend his re- marks.) f marks.) Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, Sandy b 0915 Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, the Hook, Colorado Springs, San James Zadroga Act, the 9/11 Victims Bernardino. How many mass shootings PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION Health and Compensation Act, is up for or terrorist attacks will it take for OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON renewal, surprise to everyone. It passed Congress to act to reduce gun violence? H.R. 644, TRADE FACILITATION 5 years ago with a 5-year limit to be re- We are not talking about infringing AND TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT enacted in this Congress. upon our important Second Amend- OF 2015, AND PROVIDING FOR What has happened? Absolutely noth- ment rights, no gun registries, or pri- CONSIDERATION OF SENATE ing. We keep waiting. We were told vacy evaluations. No. We are talking AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 2250, LEG- that the 9/11 victims compensation bill, about commonsense reforms to make it ISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIA- the Zadroga Act, would be on the harder for terrorists and criminals to TIONS ACT, 2016 transportation bill. It was mysteri- get the weapons that allow them to Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, by direction ously withdrawn at the last moment. kill people: universal background of the Committee on Rules, I call up We don’t know when this bill will pass. checks, closing the gun show loophole, House Resolution 560 and ask for its What has happened to this place? making sure that people on the ter- immediate consideration. What has happened to the spirit of bi- rorist watch list can’t quietly assemble The Clerk read the resolution, as fol- partisanship to get this bill passed? arsenals to do the American people lows: How can you, on the Republican side, harm. H. RES. 560 go so low as to use this bill as grease to No congressional action can end gun Resolved, That upon adoption of this reso- pass other legislation? That is what is violence, but we can reduce it. We can lution it shall be in order to consider the being done right now. save lives. We can prevent mass shoot- conference report to accompany the bill The 9/11 Victims Act is being used as ings. We can prevent terrorists from (H.R. 644) to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activi- grease to pass other bills. It is out- assembling the weapons they need to rageous. It is disrespectful to the men ties, and for other purposes. All points of kill innocent Americans. order against the conference report and and women who gave all to serve this Enough is enough. against its consideration are waived. The country, people who have stage 4 can- f conference report shall be considered as cer today and are dying. It gives them read. The previous question shall be consid- no more solace to know that their NO-FLY LIST AND SECOND ered as ordered on the conference report to country is not standing by them. AMENDMENT RIGHTS its adoption without intervening motion ex- We continue to say ‘‘never forget,’’ cept: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one mo- (Mr. LAMALFA asked and was given yet we continue to forget in this tion to recommit if applicable. permission to address the House for 1 Christmastime, in this holiday season, SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it minute and to revise and extend his re- shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s those who are suffering. marks.) table the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropria- Give them peace of heart and mind, tions for the Legislative Branch for the fis- and pass this bill. Mr. LAMALFA. Mr. Speaker, well, they are at it again. Earlier this year cal year ending September 30, 2016, and for f other purposes, with the Senate amendments we saw the administration work to thereto, and to consider in the House, with- A TRIBUTE TO MEG MECCARIELLO deny veterans because they may be on out intervention of any point of order, a sin- (Mr. KATKO asked and was given an arbitrary list for having sought fi- gle motion offered by the chair of the Com- permission to address the House for 1 nancial help services, be threatened as mittee on Appropriations or his designee minute.) incompetent to exercise gun ownership that the House concur in the Senate amend- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise rights. ments. The Senate amendments and the mo- today to pay tribute to the life of Meg Now, with the left seeking any ex- tion shall be considered as read. The motion cuse to deny Second Amendment rights shall be debatable for one hour equally di- Lawyer-Meccariello, who fought a hard vided and controlled by the chair and rank- battle against mesothelioma, an asbes- to Americans, there is much effort un- ing minority member of the Committee on tos-related cancer. derway to use a no-fly list or even a se- Appropriations. The previous question shall Early in my term I met Meg in my lectee list to not only deny travel and be considered as ordered on the motion to its office in Washington when she came to flight rights to falsely listed American adoption without intervening motion or de- share the story of her sister, Mary Jo citizens with little or no due process to mand for division of the question. Lawyer Spano, who lost her life in her remove one’s name from that list, but The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. courageous battle with mesothelioma. to extend denial of gun ownership WOMACK). The gentleman from Okla- Meg shared how mesothelioma had rights as well. homa is recognized for 1 hour. tragically impacted her family, claim- The no-fly list can and should be a Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, for the pur- ing the lives of Mary Jo and her father good tool for protecting against terror pose of debate only, I yield the cus- and leaving Meg and her sisters with strikes, but needs criteria revision for tomary 30 minutes to the gentleman unnerving diagnoses. a due process for those that have been from Colorado (Mr. POLIS), my friend, I vividly remember Meg’s frustration wrongly listed to have an open chance pending which I yield myself such time and disparity by the information and to face their accusation. as I may consume. During consider- lack of awareness about mesothelioma. As it is now, First, Fourth, and Fifth, ation of this resolution, all time yield- Despite all of this, Meg was a tre- let alone now the Second, Amendment ed is for the purpose of debate only. mendous advocate for finding a cure for constitutional protections are in dan- GENERAL LEAVE this terrible disease. Meg was instru- ger of being denied for those citizens Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mental in the introduction of legisla- that are falsely listed because their mous consent that all Members have 5 tion named in her sister’s honor which name sounds like the name of someone legislative days to revise and extend would create the Nation’s first meso- actually who bears being watched or, their remarks. thelioma patient registry. in the hands of an aggressive gun con- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I will continue to champion this leg- trol administration, the use of IRS- objection to the request of the gen- islation in Congress, now in memory of type tactics against people the powers tleman from Oklahoma? both Mary Jo and Meg. Meg lived with that be don’t like. There was no objection. hope, strength, and grace, and she left Such lists are dangerous to basic lib- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday this world a better place. erty. Let’s first fix the process for how the Rules Committee met and reported The Meccariello and Lawyer families the no-fly list tool is used and revised a rule for consideration of the con- are in our prayers. before adding more restrictions, ones ference report to accompany H.R. 644,

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I urge all Members to support this short-term continuing resolution, is The resolution provides a standard short-term CR, which will allow the straightforward and is necessary as we conference report rule for consider- Appropriations Committee the time to near the shutdown of government, ation of H.R. 644, with 1 hour of debate conclude negotiations on a full-year which would otherwise occur December divided pursuant to clause 8(d) of rule funding measure with its Senate coun- 11. Today would be the last day that we XXII. terparts and the White House. I am en- would fund government, so, of course, In addition, the rule makes in order a couraged by the hard work of Chair- we have to act. You don’t hear objec- motion from the chair of the Com- man ROGERS and Ranking Member tion about that. The only objection I mittee on Appropriations to concur in LOWEY, whose leadership on this can- hear is: Why does this Congress always the Senate amendments to H.R. 2250, not be overstated. wait until the eleventh hour to pass with 60 minutes of debate equally di- One of the preeminent responsibil- these kinds of bills? It just doesn’t vided and controlled by the chair and ities we are tasked with, as Members of make any sense. You don’t wait until ranking member of the Committee on Congress, is to ensure that government the day before government shuts down Appropriations on the motion. In addi- continues to function. While a CR is to say: Okay. We will give ourselves a tion, the rule provides for one motion not the ideal vehicle, the alternative of 5-day reprieve. to recommit. a government shutdown is not what we Are we even going to be able to com- Mr. Speaker, first, this resolution al- have been sent to Washington to ac- plete the omnibus or continuing resolu- lows for consideration of the con- complish. Mr. Speaker, I urge support tion in those 5 days? I don’t know. Are ference report on the Customs bill. I of the rule and the underlying legisla- we going to be back here next Wednes- think it is important to put the work tion. day doing another 3-day or 5-day CR? of this House in perspective. As Speak- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of There is no particular reason that we er RYAN noted yesterday, in the en- my time. are doing this, nothing new. No new in- tirety of the last Congress, only three Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- formation about how to better con- conference reports became law. How- self such time as I may consume. struct funding bills comes to us next ever, with the passage of this con- I thank the gentleman for yielding week or the week after than we had ference report, this Congress will have me the customary 30 minutes. last week or 2 weeks ago. I don’t under- passed three conference reports in 10 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposi- stand why we didn’t do these bills last month. We passed the budget bills. We days. I am pleased that Speaker RYAN’s tion—I might add, reluctant opposi- commitment to regular order is al- tion—to the rule on two important agreed on the overall dollar figures ready bearing fruit. bills that really shouldn’t be con- about a month ago. That is one of the This conference report is a good prod- troversial: the Senate amendments to hardest things about figuring out the uct. One provision especially important H.R. 2250—that is a short-term con- appropriations bills and spending is to me is the establishment of new tools tinuing resolution. It shouldn’t be nec- what levels are you going to spend. We for Customs and Border Protection, the essary. This body should have acted, agreed on that. The House, the Senate, CBP, to effectively act against the eva- but given that the body has not passed and the President agreed. So that is sion of antidumping and countervailing through regular order an appropria- not even being discussed. Why didn’t duties. I was first introduced to this tions process to keep government open, we do it within a week of that and just issue in 2009, when the Chinese dumped that bill is necessary—and the Trade be done with it? It makes no sense. So this bill would make December 16 literally tens of thousands of tires on Facilitation and Trade Enforcement the new deadline to finish Congress’ ap- the U.S. market, leading to dev- Act of 2015. propriations work and keep govern- astating job losses at tire factories H.R. 644, which is often called the ment open, and I do think that Mem- across America. I helped to lead the Customs bill, is a bill that needs to bers and the public are anxious for us pass in some form. I want to see it charge at that time to ensure that the to complete our work. It is also critical pass. I have voted for it to go to con- Department of Commerce would im- that we get a good product. pose antidumping and countervailing ference. It has a lot of provisions that Now, Mr. Speaker, the majority, the duties. The ENFORCE Act language in- are extremely important to many Republicans, have previously shown cluded in the conference report pro- Members, to our economy, and to even this country their willingness to go vides a mechanism and incentive for Americans traveling casually overseas. into a shutdown, so I hope that we take the CBP to properly investigate and It increases, finally, the amount of this new 5-day period to avoid a shut- apply appropriate duties to ensure that items they can buy as gifts for their down permanently rather than just to U.S. companies can compete on a level friends and then bring back without do another 3 or 5 days again and again playing field. having to pay duties. But looking at and again. In addition, I am encouraged that the the version that we are considering Why aren’t we sending a bill on ap- conference report includes language today under this rule, which does not propriations to the President today? which permanently bans States and lo- allow amendments, I think the body From my point of view, it seems like it calities from imposing a tax on Inter- would be better taking individual votes is nothing more than partisan politics net access. Initially enacted in 1998, on some of the provisions. that is keeping it from getting done. I this prohibition has enabled greater ac- There is a lot of good in this bill, but think the votes are here—they have cess to Internet services and informa- there is also a blatant attack on cli- been here, were here a month ago, and tion. It is estimated that if Congress mate science, on environmental protec- were here a week ago—for a common- fails to continue the ban on taxes on tion, and, really, items that serve no sense bill that meets the budget that Internet access, consumers could end purpose in a bill written to facilitate we have already agreed on, that doesn’t up paying more than $16.4 billion annu- trade. They even put a separate item have completely unrelated Christmas- ally. This moratorium has been law preventing Internet sales tax, which I tree policy riders that were put to- since 1998 on a temporary basis, and I support the bill separately, and some- gether in smoke-filled rooms rather am pleased this conference report re- how this wound up in the Customs bill, than the open process that the new flects our intention to make it perma- a totally unrelated measure from a dif- Speaker has committed to. And it is a nent. ferent committee that wound up in this real opportunity for this body to live Mr. Speaker, in addition to the Cus- bill at the last minute, this Christmas- up to that promise and put together an toms measure, this legislation contains tree bill. It wasn’t in the House or the appropriations bill that passes over- a 5-day continuing resolution to allow Senate version before. I think we do whelmingly, which I think can abso- the Appropriations Committee to con- need to give Members a chance to be on lutely be done. tinue its work towards an omnibus ap- the record to approve or not approve Nearly every single member of the propriations measure. It is simple, these items individually, and I think Democratic Caucus has said no divisive

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You don’t say: ‘‘Look, un- future trading partners implement to say, the democratically elected con- less we don’t fund Planned Parenthood, labor and environmental standards stituent assembly announced the pas- we are shutting down government. that we push them towards in a real sage of a new democratic constitution, Look, unless you don’t ban the EPA way. a remarkable chapter for a country from keeping our air clean, we are The bill also contains important lan- that, until recently, had been mired in going to shut down government.’’ You guage on ending the importation of civil war and strife. can have those debates and you can goods made from child or forced labor, I am honored to join Representative have those discussions, but it is not ap- which is yet another step we are taking CRENSHAW, my cochair on the U.S. propriate to do that with a threat of towards ending this abominable prac- Nepal Caucus, in introducing the Nepal shutting down government. tice on a global scale. It also includes Trade Preferences Act, which gives Didn’t the Republicans recently sign bipartisan language which gives the ex- preferential treatment to textile, some sort of pledge to have no extra- ecutive branch new tools in evaluating leather, and apparel products made in neous or legislation or must-pass bills? and consulting with partner countries Nepal. And the bill facilitates capacity Well, what about taking on the Presi- who may be manipulating their cur- building to help expand the Nepali ex- dent’s attempt to protect clean air rency. port market. standards? If Republicans want it, then Mr. Speaker, if we want to be serious I am very grateful for the hard work debate it and pass it. If you want to with enforcing our trade agreements, of my colleague from Florida (Mr. defund Planned Parenthood, then de- then the enforcement provisions in this CRENSHAW), and the simultaneous ef- bate it and pass it, but not in a last- bill are a major step forward. We may fort that has been taking place in the minute, closed package with a threat still have to push this Executive when Senate under the leadership of Senator of closing government. we feel they aren’t using these tools, FEINSTEIN. Compromise is what we did on the but having these tools available is a Nepal is a very important and stra- highway bill to pass a long-term au- critical step. tegic ally between global powers, India thorization. It worked great. It didn’t The Customs bill also gives a leg up and China. Cooperation with America have what every single Member want- to American small business. The bill to help build capacity and build the Ne- ed, and we had to make tough com- makes commerce at the border more pali economy and stability is a critical promises, but we can live with it. It efficient. It modernizes the operation foreign policy priority, in addition to passed overwhelmingly. Compromise is of Customs and Border Patrol; and being an economic benefit to the Amer- what we took yesterday when I got to something that I fought for for many ican people. go to the White House to see the Every years, it raises the de minimis thresh- I believe trade can be a mechanism Student Succeeds Act signed, the new old from $200 to $800, which, again, is for poverty reduction worldwide. I am Federal education law that replaces No important to all Americans who travel heartened to see that this act, which attempts to do that, is included in the Child Left Behind. It passed over- overseas. Being able to have smaller Customs bill. whelmingly in its final form in both items cross our border duty-free is a major win for small businesses and With all these great things, why the House and the Senate. Now, a com- would anybody oppose this bill? Unfor- promise is not seeing how many par- consumers, especially in the e-com- merce space on the commercial side, tunately, like anything, it is not that tisan stocking stuffers you can jam easy. I joined my Democratic col- into a must-pass bill before we head but also for casual tourists who travel overseas. leagues in voting against the Customs home for the holidays. bill when it was on the House floor last Moving to the Customs enforcement What that means is, when you are re- entering this country, if you ever have summer. Despite knowing that it need- bill, H.R. 644, it is, for the most part, a to fill out one of those forms if you are ed to get done, I was simply unable to very positive bill. The Customs bill is coming back from Mexico or Canada or vote for a bill that contained extra- about giving the administration the Europe, the de minimis threshold was neous, unnecessary attacks on climate tools they need to make sure we are $200, and technically you are respon- science, on environmental protections, fighting a fair fight when it comes to sible for a duty above that. This finally and on immigrants. trade and to updating and eliminating raises it. It hasn’t been adjusted for in- These are some of the things that unintended consequences of other trade flation for decades. This raises it to needed to be taken out in the con- laws. I heard Ranking Member LEVIN $800, so you can truly bring back gifts ference committee. They should have testify in the Rules Committee yester- for your friends and family. This is im- been taken out in the conference com- day that the key to enforcement on portant for individuals, and it is impor- mittee. If they were, I would be proud- trade issues was the willingness of the tant for businesses. ly 100 percent supporting this bill. If I administration to act, and the final The bill makes important technical could, in an open process, I would be step of enforcing our existing and fu- corrections that are important to com- amending the bill today to take them ture trade agreements will always fall panies in my district, like adjusting out, so that this bill could enjoy broad to the executive branch. But they can’t tariff lines for outdoor wear and foot- Democratic support. fight those fights without the right wear. The only positive thing I can say is tools in the toolbox. That is what the that, emerging from conference, this Customs bill does, and this bipartisan b 0930 bill is less bad than it was. Included in bill has a lot of very high-quality ele- I am also very excited to say, as the the underlying report is a renegotiated ments that we will likely send to the cochair of the Nepal Caucus, that the provision on greenhouse gas emissions administration before the holidays. bill includes the Nepal Trade Pref- and the role in international trade It has the full ENFORCE Act, which erences Act, a very important provi- agreements that certainly is not as bad would require immediate action to in- sion that is a tangible benefit for Ne- as the version that originally passed vestigate and address trade cheats and pal’s recovering economic market. the House and, many argue, would not take measures to stop those who con- That is simply the right thing to do. As have any significant legally con- tinually attempt to circumvent the many here know, Nepal suffered a dev- straining role on agreements nego- penalties already imposed on them. It astating earthquake on April 25, 2015. tiated by the chief executive. establishes and funds the Interagency Over 9,000 people were killed; 23,000 The House negotiated an objective Trade Enforcement Center, which helps were injured. The earthquake triggered that would have prohibited the USTR agencies find trade cheats and those a series of avalanches on Mt. Everest from pursuing trade agreements that who engage in illegal dumping that where 19 people, including one of my obligate United States law or regula- risk putting Americans out of work. It constituents, were killed in what was tion towards global warming and cli- establishes the Trade Enforcement the deadliest day in Mt. Everest his- mate change was stripped. It was re- Fund, which would provide critical and tory. placed with an equally nontopical, but

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But Congress, ex- To clarify, international trade policy best way to proceed. ercising the power of the purse, is a will not be the stage on which the It is worth noting that the con- perfectly appropriate constitutional United States establishes and imple- ference report itself is a compromise. tool to use. ments strong and thoughtful climate The Democrats and Republicans were In this case, where we end up will, in- change policy. That is what Congress is involved in putting that together, and, deed, be a compromise. The omnibus for, that is what our States are for, indeed, this entire bill has considerable bill cannot pass either Chamber, and that is what our local governments are Democratic support, as we work to- certainly has to be signed by the Presi- for. That must be done. I think we all ward a larger compromise on the omni- dent of the United States. A Repub- agree that won’t be done through trade bus itself. lican Congress, our friends with the ap- agreements. It is also worth noting why we ended propriate tools and votes that they In that sense, the language was only up in this situation. Frankly, the Ap- have, the President of the United propriations Committee in this House added to speak to a deeply held fear by States, who has the ultimate veto pen, accomplished its work—all of its my Republican Party colleagues to all of these parties will have to be pla- work—for the first time in a long time even acknowledge that climate change cated. Again, that negotiation is long early this year. All 12 legislative bills exists. To my colleagues on the other and complex. We are making good passed through the Appropriations side, I would say, this is simply not the Committee, six of them across this progress. All parties are represented place for that kind of ideological state- floor. To suggest that anything has there. ment. Eventually, a bill will be presented to been done in the dark or in the back Further, the language contradicts this body, hopefully, in the next few room, frankly, ignores that fact. itself by explicitly allowing the USTR What happened was the United days. I share my friend’s concern. I to seek provisions, including those re- States Senate chose not to allow any would prefer not to be here. But if we lated to global warming and climate appropriations bills to come to the have to be here next week and have change, if doing so would fulfill an- floor. They didn’t do that as a body. two or three more days to have the other negotiating objective. My friends on the other side of the process work out, so be it. So, we bar negotiators from dis- aisle in the Senate—the Democrats— The lessons I think we ought to draw cussing environmental policy objec- chose not to allow any bills to come to from this, and that we have a chance to tives and then flip, allowing them to do the floor. To be fair to them, they also implement next year, are let’s do a so if it meets another objective. completed every appropriations bill normal process. We already have an Not only is this language unneces- through the full committee. That is agreement now for next year’s spend- sary, it is a messy, convoluted, con- the first time that has happened in ing numbers. That is a step in the right tradictory-type of compromise that no- many, many years in the United States direction, and, actually, says a lot of body really even knows what it would Senate. good things about all parties and all mean, and is really rife for lawyers on But, our friends, until we got this concerned that they were able to come both sides to be debating it for years or larger agreement, the budget agree- to this larger agreement earlier this decades. ment, which I was happy to vote for, year. The entire world is in Paris right and I know my friend on the other side We have no excuse, in my view, not now talking about specifics on fighting also voted for, until we reached that to move all 12 bills across the floor in climate change. And here we are today, point, the appropriations process in the regular order under an open rule so with the only political party in the de- other body didn’t happen. At some every Member can come down here and veloped world that still questions the point, that affects what is going on participate. I know that that is cer- existence of climate change in their over here. If they are not moving bills, tainly the goal of Chairman ROGERS, very platform, attaching this ridicu- we stop moving bills because it is sort the chairman of the Appropriations lous provision to an unrelated Customs of a waste of time to do that. If you Committee. I know that is the goal of bill, embarrassing our own negotiators have got complaints, you should talk his ranking member, the distinguished while they are in Paris. to your colleagues in the other body on gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. We get it: you don’t agree with the your side of the aisle, and tell them LOWEY). rest of the world on this, you don’t hopefully next year they won’t try to I think the hard work this year has agree with scientists on this, you don’t keep bills from moving to the floor in set us up both for a fruitful com- agree with the majority of Americans a normal way. Again, I am proud that promise here in the waning days of the on that. We get that. Next year, feel this body moved all 12 bills through the calendar year in the legislative session, free to pass a resolution that says, we Appropriations Committee. and has actually laid the foundation don’t believe in climate change, if that I also want to make a couple of other for something we have not seen around is what you want to do. But put it on points in terms of where we are now in here in a long time: regular order, next your letterhead; don’t put it into an trying to reach an omnibus. This puts year. In the course of that regular unrelated Customs bill that is actually me a little bit, again, at odds with my order, all of us will be forced to com- important for our economy and for the friend. I don’t think that is a closed promise. American people. Stop trying to mud- process. Frankly, it is a pretty normal We still live in a divided government: dle good bipartisan bills with this sort process. There are representatives in- a Republican Congress and a Demo- of divisive, unscientific language that, volved in these negotiations, both cratic President. We still operate in a frankly, not only threatens the envi- Democratic and Republican, and from system of checks and balances that our ronment, but also embarrasses our the administration. They are working Constitutional forebearers set up over country. These kinds of provisions very hard, in good faith, to try and do 230 years ago. That system has served have no place in bills like the Customs something that is extremely difficult. us pretty well over the course of our bill and should have been taken out in Writing a $1.1 trillion omnibus bill history. I think it will continue to. the process. takes a lot of time, and there are mul- And it will continue to demand com- I reserve the balance of my time. tiple items to be negotiated. I think promise. We have seen a little bit more Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- both sides are negotiating in good faith of that lately. I know my friend has his self such time as I may consume. in this legislative body, and I think the concerns, some of which, again, I share. First, I want to begin by agreeing administration is participating in good I am pretty proud of a Congress that with my friend on the other side on a faith. has: number one, produced the first number of areas. I, too, have concerns My friend and I will also disagree unitary budget since 2001, where the about the process by which we operate, that riders on appropriations bills, as Senate and the House agree that, for

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Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 ter enforce our agreements. know he played a role in that; the minutes to the gentleman from Oregon Today trade agreements are complex highway bill that was recently passed; (Mr. BLUMENAUER), a senior member of and trade enforcement takes a long pe- this conference report, which I know the Ways and Means Committee. riod of time. They are expensive. my friend has some concerns with, but, Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I Frankly, we are not equipped as well as in fairness, speaks well of him, and appreciate the gentleman’s courtesy. we should be to do the job of protecting pointed out a lot of things that he I am here to speak in support of the Americans by enforcing and imple- liked in this conference report. Customs bill that we will be facing menting these agreements. If we sit here and wait to pass things later today. It represents significant This legislation includes the trust where we all get 100 percent of what we progress over the version from earlier fund for enforcement and in-country want, nothing will ever pass the United this summer that I opposed. Part of capacity building. It provides for up to States Congress. Certainly, in a bill this progress is due to strong bipar- $30 million a year. It may not seem this large, when we reach the omnibus, tisan support from the Senate and bi- like much when we are talking about that is going to call for many com- partisan give-and-take with some of hundreds of billions of dollars in the promises. This bill before us has called my colleagues on the Ways and Means Federal Government, but when you for many compromises. But people Committee. consider that the budget of the United have found a way to work in good I appreciate having worked with States Trade Representative is less faith. then-Chair RYAN and Chairman BRADY than $60 million to do all of the things My friend is perfectly in order to op- to see some of these elements improve. with which they are charged, being pose the rule. That is a pretty normal I think it is important to recognize able to have a $30 million a year en- position for each side to take, minority that the bill before us is substantially forcement fund is a very significant ad- and majority. I never have any problem better. I know there are concerns by vancement. with that. I think we will pass the rule. some of my friends about currency ma- Now, I am mindful of the extraneous I hope he looks at the entire bill: the nipulation, which I share, and we have climate provisions. I think they are un- funding of the government and the Cus- been pushing for and secured stronger fortunate and should have been left toms Act, where he had some concerns, provisions. out. I think my Republican friends in but also had many things to point to In the Customs bill, we have ele- the future are going to be embarrassed that he thought were appropriate and ments that represent the give-and-take by doing things like this, particularly good; and the Internet tax prevention of a legislative process, working with when the rest of the world is in Paris, that we now make permanent, where I the administration; and the provisions, working to try and help deal with the know my friend has worked very hard while no one would suggest they are crisis that is carbon pollution and cli- for many years to do that. perfect, are substantially better than mate change. And, yes, there will be some things in the situation we have right now. We As a practical matter, again, the re- this bill that he doesn’t like. There are will be better off with the currency sult of working with the administra- some things in this bill that I don’t provisions in the Customs bill. tion and people in the Senate, the pro- like. But I think if you look at the It contains many provisions that I vision that is stuck in the bill, yes, is merits of it, the permanent end of fought for that are important to my confusing, but it is much better than it taxes on the Internet, the Customs leg- constituents—businesses in the Pacific was in June, and I am convinced it islation that my friend very ably point- Northwest—dealing with unfair and doesn’t change the status quo at all, ed out has many good provisions; fi- outmoded tariff provisions, dealing nor prohibit other efforts in different nally, the essential operation of gov- with things like performance outer- forums, such as Paris. ernment for the next few days, so peo- wear, that I know I share with my The optics are bad for my Republican ple negotiating in good faith for both friend from Colorado. These are impor- friends, I think, and I do believe that my friend’s party and my party and tant both in terms of businesses that they will rue the day for doing things from the administration can actually we represent and constituents that we like this. But, as a practical matter, we arrive at a deal. I think there is a lot represent who value that equipment— are not going to solve our climate of merit in the underlying legislation. the shoes, the outdoor apparel—and problems through international trade. I would just ask that we be realistic. making it more affordable. This doesn’t change that. Again, my friend is perfectly within his Beyond the elements of making sure The SPEAKER pro tempore. The rights to oppose both these measures, that the Customs system works more time of the gentleman has expired. the rule and the final bill. I certainly appropriately, there are important Mr. POLIS. I yield the gentleman an understand his concern about the rule. things that I think all of us can point additional 20 seconds. If the roles were reversed, my concerns to and be enthusiastic about. Both Mr. BLUMENAUER. Because of the would probably be similar. I hope he speakers have mentioned the end of the composition of the Senate and Repub- looks to the underlying legislation importation of products that are made lican opposition, we couldn’t pass those when that vote comes and says, there by child and forced labor. There are things when we were in charge. So we are a lot of good things here. strong provisions here to help us keep are going to do it through other mech- There is a lot of give-and-take by that out of the stream of commerce. anisms. This Customs bill does not pre- both sides. There is real compromise. My friend from Oklahoma referenced vent that. I strongly urge my col- We have done a lot of that in the last the ENFORCE Act, and there have leagues’ favorable consideration. few weeks under Speaker RYAN. I think been problems—tires, solar panels—up Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- we have the opportunity to do more in my area. We have had people cheat self such time as I may consume. next year. Let’s pass the rule, pass the and do so with impunity. Incorporating First of all, I want to thank my good underlying legislation; get to finishing the provisions of the ENFORCE Act friend from Oregon for coming to the our business in the next few days; gives us the tools to go after the cheat- floor and for, frankly, more ably ex- hopefully give the American people ers, to make them pay, and to protect plaining the Customs portion of this what they deserve: some peace, quiet, American companies and their employ- legislation than I could. and certainty in the Christmas season; ees. I want to commend him and his col- and then come back here next year It permanently establishes the Inter- leagues for working in a bipartisan with an opportunity to build on this agency Trade Enforcement Center to fashion to improve a bill that had and do some tremendous things in a bi- centralize and enforce trade enforce- passed earlier this year in ways that I partisan way. That is what I intend to ment. This is an area that I have been think broadly make it more acceptable

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In the manner in which Because PITFA was included without being argument for the passage of the under- we are going through this, we are look- paired with long awaited remote sales tax lying legislation. When you combine ing for that kind funding to make sure collection legislation, the added fiscal pres- that with a permanent prohibition on that the plus-up of $80 billion that sure being put on states and local govern- Internet taxation—something I assume came about through the budget agree- ments will result in less funds for first re- my friend also supports—and the nec- ment gets evenly distributed, if you sponders and infrastructure and additional essary continuing resolution to give us pressure to increase other state and local will. What happens is that, with the ex- taxes such as sales or property taxes. This a few more days to negotiate a bipar- tenders of tax provisions that are un- will truly add insult to injury for thousands tisan omnibus spending bill that, paid for, the blue tarps in my district of local businesses across the country. frankly, both parties will need to con- continue to exist. Seniors have roofs As an organization, ICSC supports PITFA tribute votes toward and that the ad- that are falling in. but strongly believes that a permanent re- ministration ultimately will have the I think that is an important issue at striction on states’ ability to tax tele- prerogative of signing, I take these to which many of us will be looking this communications services should absolutely be hopeful signs. weekend, and we will be looking to the be linked with the restoration of states’ With some of the things that have appropriators to do what is right by rights to collect sales taxes that are already owed in 45 states today. It is not only a happened in the last few weeks on a bi- the American people. missed opportunity to pursue good policy, partisan transportation bill and on a We wrote a letter regarding the Mi- but the manner in which this provision is bipartisan education bill and with what nority HIV/AIDS Program, which was being advanced certainly represents a depar- I am convinced is essentially a bipar- gutted out. Mr. Speaker, let me tell ture from regular order. tisan conference report here today and you that HIV/AIDS is resurging among After more than 20 years, close to 40 hear- with what will be a bipartisan omnibus young people and among minorities. ings and a successful bipartisan vote in the bill, it sounds to me like significant This is no time to zero out that fund- Senate, it is time for Congress to do the progress. ing. right thing and update sales tax collection It is something that leaders on both As we go through this process, we are policy to reflect the 21st century market- place. The shopping center industry has sales sides of the aisle can take some pride asking the question whether you are that represent 15% of U.S. GDP, employs 1 in as long as we get it done, hopefully, putting in toxic riders, but are not fo- out of every 11 Americans and generates $141 in a timely way next week and then cusing on funding that is needed. The billion in sales tax revenue. Our industry come back here and build on this Thomas Street Clinic in my district touches people’s lives every day and is essen- progress for all of next year, when we needs the minority HIV funding. tial to the economic, civic and social vi- can move under regular order. I know that my good friends Mr. brancy of every community. We urge you to Again, I thank my friend for his hard POLIS and Mr. COLE are certainly inter- send an important message on state tax pol- work on the Customs portion of this. I ested in making sure that transpor- icy and oppose H.R. 644. Please vote NO when the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforce- also thank him for giving what I tation funding matches the funding ment Act Conference report is voted on later thought was a very thoughtful, con- that came about through the bill. this week. stitutional lesson in give-and-take. Then, certainly, I hope that, as I listen Sincerely, There are some things that we might to the calm discussion by Mr. POLIS, we TOM MCGEE, all like to achieve, but that are just can find a way to eliminate the prohi- President & CEO. simply not possible, given the distribu- bition from the Centers for Disease tion of political power, the checks and Control to not do their work. NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION, balances in our system, and the fact Why are we preventing them from Washington, DC, December 10, 2015. that people do have, indeed, differing discerning the impact of gun violence Hon. MITCH MCCONNELL, Majority Leader, U.S. Senate, opinions and perspectives. on suicide? of the impact of gun vio- Washington, DC. But the fact that we have gotten to lence on young people who are commit- Hon. PAUL RYAN, this point I think demonstrates we can ting suicide? We have done research on Speaker, House of Representatives, produce a good product even within a drunk driving. We have done research Washington, DC. complex constitutional system, with a on cancer. We have done research on DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCONNELL AND rather polarized political environment, diabetes. We have done research to SPEAKER RYAN: On behalf of the National Re- and given the hard realities of divided move the country forward in a healthy tail Federation (NRF), I would like to take government. I am pleased we have manner. Why are we blocking the CDC this opportunity to share our views on the made the progress that we have made, Conference Report to the Trade Facilitation from assessing what the impact is from and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (HR 644). and I thank my friend for his participa- gun violence? NRF is concerned with the last-minute in- tion in that. As a member of the Judiciary Com- clusion of the Permanent Internet Tax Free- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of mittee, I now understand that the dom Act (PITFA) as part of the Conference my time. Internet Tax Freedom Act is in this Report, without also including legislation to Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 legislation and it is in this legislation provide parity in sales tax treatment of minutes to the gentlewoman from permanently. There was no hearing. I internet sales with sales in brick and mortar Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). remember this bill on the floor of the stores, like H.R. 2775, The Remote Trans- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank House in June. actions Parity Act. the gentleman from Colorado and let NRF has long supported the efforts to pass The SPEAKER pro tempore. The a Customs Reauthorization bill, especially me thank the gentleman from Okla- time of the gentlewoman has expired. those provisions focused on trade facilita- homa for the thoughtful discussion and Mr. POLIS. I yield the gentlewoman tion. We believe the Conference Report in- for the tone in which it is offered. an additional 30 seconds. cludes provisions to help facilitate and Mr. Speaker, I think all of us cer- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I streamline the Customs process. While we tainly are interested in coming to a have a number of letters to include for strongly support enforcement of U.S. trade place next week that embraces, really, the RECORD. One is from Tom McGee, laws, we remain concerned with the final en- the values of America and all of our the President and CEO of the Inter- forcement language and the impact it will concerns, and, obviously, riders that have on retailers and other downstream con- national Council of Shopping Centers. sumers. are toxic are obstacles we need to con- One is from the NRF. One is from the Unfortunately we are extremely concerned tinue to discuss. AFL–CIO. about the inclusion of the Permanent Inter- In my district, I have senior citizens DECEMBER 10, 2015. net Tax Freedom Act (PITFA) in the final with blue tarps on the tops of their DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the conference report. Retailers have long be- homes, blue tarps that have been there 70,000 members of the International Council lieved that it is appropriate to eliminate the

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As more and the TPP until such time as it is no longer The House can do that by addressing the re- more Main Street retailers close their doors justifiably designated as a worst-trafficking mote sales tax issue. because they cannot compete, it is time for nation. On a related note, language is in- In addition to extending the expiring morato- Congress to remove the sales tax advantage cluded in the bill that could be used to pre- rium on a temporary basis, the House should for internet sellers that is harming our com- vent trade deals from ensuring that migrant take up and send to the Senate legislation that munities. We need a level playing field so re- workers have effective protections and rem- would give states the authority to collect sales tailers can compete without the government edies against fraud, trafficking, forced labor, taxes from remote sellers. advantaging one sector of the industry over and other forms of labor exploitation and Such a proposal would incentivize remote another. abuse. NRF is the world’s largest retail trade as- This package also contains a harmful bill sellers to collect and remit sales taxes as well sociation, representing discount and depart- unrelated to trade. We strenuously oppose as require states to simplify several proce- ment stores, home goods and specialty the inclusion of the Permanent Internet Tax dures that would benefit retailers. stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, Freedom Act (PITFA), which bans the au- Such legislation would enable states and wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet thority of state and local governments to local governments to collect more than $23 retailers from the United States and more impose taxes on internet access. By restrict- billion in estimated uncollected sales taxes than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s larg- ing state and local government taxing au- each year. est private sector employer, supporting one thority, this bill reduces the ability of state The measure would also help level the play- in four U.S. jobs—42 million working Ameri- and local governments to raise funds to in- cans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual vest in needed infrastructure, education, ing field for local retailers—who must collect GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the na- health care, job training and other vital pub- sales taxes—when they compete with out-of- tion’s economy. lic services. This unrelated harmful measure state businesses that do not collect these We urge you to remove language on PITFA was unfortunately added at the last minute. taxes. from the final conference report, unless it is While the bill does contain Rep. Sanchez’s Retail competitors should be able to com- accompanied by sales tax fairness. ENFORCE Act, which would address the cir- pete fairly with their internet counterparts at Sincerely, cumvention of antidumping and counter- least with respect to sales tax policy. DAVID FRENCH, vailing duties and assist with addressing un- The House should do its part and address Senior Vice President, fair trade, other provisions in this bill re- the remote sales tax disparity before the end Government Relations. main unacceptable. The Customs Conference Report unfortu- of this Congress. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR nately too closely resembles the flawed Second, this legislation will severely impact AND CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL OR- House version of the bill and the AFL-CIO the immediate revenues for the grandfather- GANIZATIONS, urges you to oppose it. protected states and all states progressively in December 10, 2015. Sincerely, the long term. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE: On behalf of the WILLIAM SAMUEL, The Congressional Budget Office, for exam- AFL-CIO, I write to urge you to oppose the Director, Government Affairs Department. conference report on H.R. 644, the Trade Fa- ple, estimates that this bill will cost certain cilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, the states ‘‘several hundred million dollars annu- (Customs Bill). point I want to make is, with what you ally’’ in lost revenues. The Customs Bill, which when it emerged are doing, even though there is a 4-year Indeed, the Federation of Tax Administra- from the Senate had bipartisan support and lapse, you are grandfathering this. My tors has estimated that the bill will cause the included provisions supported by both labor own State of Texas will lose $358 mil- grandfather-protected states to lose at least and industry, was loaded up in the House lion, Wisconsin $120 million, Ohio $65 $500 million in lost revenue annually. with numerous controversial and partisan million, and South Dakota will lose For my home state of Texas, enactment of provisions that weakened or unacceptably altered it and would make it more difficult about $13 million. this bill will result in a revenue loss of $358 to negotiate trade agreements that are good Are we going to replace those moneys million per year. Texas will not be alone in for workers and the environment. Unfortu- from the Federal Government? What these losses, annually: Wisconsin will lose nately, numerous of these unacceptable pro- are we going to do to the retail indus- about $127 million, Ohio will lose about $65 visions remain in the bill that will be voted try that has bricks and mortar? million, and South Dakota will lose about $13 upon. My friends, I am going to support a million. Stripped from the final bill is a critical bi- CR, but I do believe we should work to- Should this bill become law, state and local partisan currency provision that would have gether to do things that impact us made clear the U.S. can treat currency ma- governments will have to choose whether they nipulation as a countervailable subsidy. The positively and not negatively. Get rid will cut essential government services—such remaining currency provisions are a poor of the riders and help our States, which as educating our children, maintaining needed substitute, simply calling for ‘‘engagement’’ have a need to have this Internet tax transportation infrastructure, and providing es- and with so-called ‘‘consequences’’ that sim- provision lifted. sential public health and safety services—or ply won’t work—including the possible ex- Mr. Speaker, as a senior Member of the shift the tax burden onto other taxpayers clusion from OPIC funding, something the House Judiciary Committee; as the Ranking through increased property, income, and sales worst currency manipulators (including Member of the Subcommittee on Crime, Ter- taxes. China and Japan) don’t receive anyway. The conferenced Customs Bill also con- rorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations; Meanwhile, the Center on Budget and Pol- tains language that U.S. free trade agree- and as the representative from Houston, I rise icy Priorities has estimated that the permanent ments (FTAs) must not include obligations in opposition to the ‘‘Permanent Internet Tax moratorium will deny the non-grandfathered regarding greenhouse gas emissions. This Freedom Act’’ being in this bill. states of almost $6.5 billion in potential state will prevent the United States from making When originally enacted in 1998, the Inter- and local sales tax revenues each year in per- meaningful commitments on climate policy. net Tax Freedom Act established a temporary petuity. It is incomprehensible how a 21st century moratorium on multiple and discriminatory tax- This bill will burden taxpayers, while exclud- trade agenda would ignore the reality of im- ation of the Internet as well as new taxes on ing an entire industry from paying their fair portant climate issues. Also included in the bill is language weak- Internet access. share of taxes. ening the Menendez trafficking amendment, This moratorium, however, is due to expire Finally, this bill ignores the fundamental na- which barred Tier 3 trafficking nations from on October 1st of this year. ture of the Internet. joining U.S. FTAs. Weakening this provision Since 1998, Congress has extended the The original moratorium was intentionally by allowing a nation to be included should moratorium on a temporary basis. The bill be- made temporary to ensure that Congress, in- they merely implement ‘‘principal’’ rec- fore us will make that moratorium permanent. dustry, and state and local governments would ommendations for changes, undermines the Unfortunately, in doing so, the bill also ends be able to monitor the issue and make adjust- U.S. commitment to lead on human traf- ficking and raises doubt regarding the abil- the Act’s grandfather protections for states ments where necessary to accommodate new ity of the FTAs to protect workers and en- that imposed such taxes prior to the Act’s en- technologies and market realities. sure compliance by trading partners with actment date. The Act was intended as a temporary meas- internationally recognized ILO labor rights, Mr. Speaker, the bill is problematic for sev- ure to assist and nurture the fledgling Internet including the right to be free from forced eral reasons. that—back in 1998—was still in its commercial

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I But, the internet of 2015 is drastically dif- tives on the Appropriations Com- know it will serve the country well if ferent from its 1998 predecessor. And, surely mittee—certainly Chairman ROGERS we can actually reach that. the internet and its attendant technology will and Ranking Member LOWEY—are What we have done in the last few continue to evolve. working really hard to find a bipar- months of this year has actually set Permanently extending the tax moratorium tisan compromise. that up: the budget agreement, which severely limits Congress’s ability to revisit and b 1000 was proceeded by a temporary CR and make any necessary adjustments. the budget agreement that came out of Simply put, a permanent moratorium is un- Now, I will remind my friends, we are that, the omnibus we are working on wise. not going to agree on every part of this now, and the legislation that has In closing, I urge my colleagues to oppose bill. There will be elements, so-called passed in the last few weeks in a very H.R. 235 and I reserve the balance of my riders, that are in them that probably bipartisan fashion on education and time. some of my friends don’t like. There highways. All of those things create a The bill is misguided legislation that will dev- will be Democratic riders in this bill, foundation for what can be an excep- astate state revenues, especially for those not just Republican riders. That is just tionally productive year next year and states currently protected by the grandfather the process of normal legislation. one where we move through regular clause, and could force state governments to Congress has every right to use the order. eliminate essential governmental programs power of the purse. I don’t know any Again, I thank my friend from Texas and services, while increasing the burden on executive branch, be it Republican or for bringing her concerns to the floor. taxpayers. Democrat, that ever likes Congress I look forward to working with her on For all of these reasons, I urge my col- getting down to the details of this. the underlying legislation, which I leagues to reject this flawed legislation; that They just expect us to write a check hope has enough items in it to attract makes the internet tax moratorium permanent, for whatever they ask for. Well, that is significant bipartisan support. in part. not the way our Constitution is set up. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- While the executive branch has a my time. self such time as I may consume. range of powers and authorities that Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 First, I want to thank my friend, the are unique to itself, at the end of the minutes to the gentleman from Wis- distinguished gentlewoman from day, we do fund every single activity consin (Mr. KIND), a member of the Texas, for coming down and raising im- that they engage in. At the end of the Ways and Means Committee. portant issues. day, we have the right to say: Well, we Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I thank my I am not involved in the negotiations agree with you here, here, and here, friend from Colorado for yielding me where HUD is concerned, but it would but we disagree here, and we are not this time. be my hope that her concerns would be funding that activity. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the addressed, quite frankly. I think, with Now, in this case, I would always Ways and Means Committee and as the additional funds that are a product point out that wherever we end up at someone who has been involved in ne- of the bipartisan negotiations of the the end of the day is, by necessity, gotiations in regards to the Customs Budget Act, which I know my friend going to be a matter of compromise. bill before us today, I rise in strong supported, there is certainly a prospect My friends, frankly, don’t have the support of that bill. I encourage my that that will occur. congressional strength in either the colleagues to do the same. The negotiations that are going on House or the Senate to dictate to us, The Customs bill before us today is now are indeed bipartisan. I have no but we don’t have it to dictate to them not the Customs bill that was reported doubt my friend’s point of view is ably either. out of the House in June of this year, represented by her Democratic col- Obviously, the President of the a bill, quite frankly, that I couldn’t leagues in those negotiations and by United States is of my friend’s political support because of extraneous provi- the administration. So, hopefully, we party, and he has got to sign this legis- sions—controversial provisions—that will arrive at a product in the next few lation. So anything that gets done is got included in it. days that will address some of those going to involve a lot of compromises. Through the product of the give-and- concerns. Anything that comes to this floor, take in the negotiations, I think we I want to reinforce my friend’s re- whether you like or dislike it, will reached a good bipartisan compromise. marks about moving in a cooperative have been approved at some level or, at This is what bipartisanship looks like: way. Again, we are not going to agree least, accepted at some level by Mem- the cooperation, the give-and-take. It on every part of every piece of legisla- bers of both parties, as this is what we is not a perfect bill. I know there are tion, but I think the underlying legis- had to agree to. still some objections to it. lation that we present today is a prod- So I am optimistic about that, and I At its crux, however, this bill pro- uct of bipartisan cooperation and of am very pleased, frankly, that this vides us important tools and resources compromise and of give-and-take. It is process is largely driven by the chair- to enhance enforcement mechanisms so my hope that many people on both man of the Appropriations Committee, we can enforce trade agreements and sides of the aisle will be able to support Mr. ROGERS, and by Mrs. LOWEY from the standards that we are trying to ele- that. New York. I know them to be excep- vate in these trade agreements. For in- There are three important elements tional legislators. I know that all par- stance, this bill, with the language of the Customs proposals. My friend ties concerned here and their Senate that I worked on very hard with my from Oregon earlier laid out the many counterparts and their administration colleagues Mr. LEVIN and Mr. LEWIS on virtues with them, and, frankly, my counterparts are involved in a good the Ways and Means Committee will fi- friend from Colorado has extolled faith effort to give us a good funding nally end the importation of goods and many parts of them. bill for next year and to set the stage products based on the exploitation of The prohibition of taxation on the for what we hope is a normal appro- child and forced and slave labor. That Internet I think is something we have priations process. is in this bill. routinely passed through this body If we have that process next year, my This bill also includes the full EN- since 1998. It has usually not been a friends on both sides of the aisle will FORCE Act on the Senate side, the particularly contentious issue. It is have the opportunity to see every bill PROMISE Act on the House side that something we agree on on both sides of on the floor, the opportunity to offer again gives us additional tools to en- the aisle. Making it permanent makes any amendment they want, the oppor- force elevated standards in the trade a lot of sense, and I am hopeful that tunity to literally educate the com- agreements that we lacked previously.

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That has been a top issue for implementation and the enforcement I just want to quickly respond to my those of us that have dealt with trade, of trade provisions that matter, lev- friend’s point and, number one, thank and that is the concept, that the Chi- eling the playing field for our busi- him for his hard work in getting us to nese have been manipulating their cur- nesses, our workers, and our farmers. this position on this very important rency to give them an unfair advantage With the help of my friend from Or- Customs legislation. I appreciate the over America’s businesses, that this egon, we were able to get included a bipartisan manner in which the work bill helps to deal with. trade enforcement trust fund so that product was clearly achieved. I take a By empowering the CPB and the De- resources are dedicated for the enforce- lot of hope from the fact that our cur- partment of Commerce, this bill will ment of trade agreements. I hear that rent Speaker was actually the chair- make it easier to hold bad actors ac- a lot from our colleagues that they are man of the committee in much of that countable when they engage in unfair not so much concerned with what goes process, and obviously Mr. BRADY from trade or evasive trade practices. Mr. into the trade agreements; they are Texas continues in that tradition. So I Speaker, this is truly commonsense more concerned about the lack of fol- am pretty hopeful that we are seeing a legislation that will help America’s low-up and the enforcement of the good, open process that is producing small businesses at a time when they trade agreements. Again, because of products that Members on both sides of need our help to compete in the era of the progress we have made and the cre- this Chamber are happy to support and globalization. ation of this trust fund, there will be participate in. So this is a good and I also thank my friend and colleague resources in the future that will enable hopeful thing. Again, I thank my friend from Texas (Mr. BRADY), the chairman us to better enforce the trade agree- for coming back and educating us of the Ways and Means Committee, for ments that are in front of us. about an area he knows a great deal his leadership on this issue. He has This also, again, to the credit of the more about than I do. worked on this since he introduced a gentleman from Oregon (Mr. BLU- I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished Customs reauthorization bill back in MENAUER), establishes a Super 301 sec- gentleman from Ohio (Mr. CHABOT). 2011, and I know that is the basis for tion, enhanced trade enforcement on Mr. CHABOT. Mr. Speaker, I thank today’s legislation. I again thank key priorities, such as labor, environ- the gentleman for yielding. Mr. COLE Chairman COLE for his hard work in mental, and human rights standards has been a leader in this area for many this area because trade is important to that are now being negotiated in the years now, and I appreciate that lead- jobs. Yes, it is important to large cor- body of these trade agreements. They ership. porations, but it is especially impor- are fully enforceable like any other I rise today, as chairman of the tant to those small businesses all provision. This Super 301 gives us tools House Small Business Committee, in across America who engage in inter- now to be able to follow that up and strong support of H.R. 644, the Trade national trade. In the Small Business enforce it. Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Committee, we are encouraging them This also establishes a State trade Act of 2015. more and more to do that. That means and export promotion program to help The importance of robust inter- more jobs for more families all over our smaller businesses, our manufac- national trade for America’s small this country. turers in our respective States to get businesses cannot be overstated. Small I urge my colleagues to support this. in the game and be able to offer more businesses represent 98 percent of all Mr. POLIS. I yield myself such time export opportunities to them. We know goods-exporting firms in the United as I may consume. that with exporting companies their States—98 percent are small busi- Mr. Speaker, even after we pass this workers are paid roughly 18 to 19 per- nesses—establishing our Nation’s role continuing resolution today, we will cent more than other workers in our as the world’s leader in international still be just 5 days away from a govern- economy, so this is a good thing to trade. Seven out of every 10 new jobs in ment shutdown. That is no way to run help promote exports in our own coun- this country are created by small busi- the greatest, freest, most prosperous try. nesses. So if we want to improve the country on the face of the Earth. We This also provides our Treasury-en- economy and trade, small businesses agree on so many of the issues. I urge hanced tools when it comes to fighting are an integral part of doing that. In my colleagues to stop the partisan against the manipulation of currency my home State of Ohio alone, more games. in the foreign markets. The Bennett than 1.5 million jobs are tied to inter- We have shown in recent weeks we language that was agreed to in this national trade, many of them with can produce good, bipartisan legisla- language is a step in the right direc- these small firms. tion when we just put the controver- tion when it comes to the enforcement The bipartisan Customs reauthoriza- sial, divisive poison pills on the side. of currency manipulation. tion bill before us today will give small Look at what we accomplished in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The businesses the confidence and security transportation and in education. Let’s time of the gentleman has expired. they need to compete in a global mar- continue that trend. Let’s drop the ide- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I yield an ketplace. Specifically, it accomplishes ological wish list for another time and additional 30 seconds to the gentleman this important goal by making sure pass the spending bill without the last- from Wisconsin. international trade agreements are minute hysterics and partisan riders. Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, again, that working to benefit America’s small In recent weeks, Americans have wit- is a source of concern that many of our businesses and the employees of those nessed two senseless, horrific mass colleagues have expressed concern small businesses. That is why I am shootings: one very near to my district about and, I think, legitimately so. pleased that the finished bill incor- in Colorado that took three lives, and Again, progress was made in this Cus- porates language that our committee another in San Bernardino, California, toms bill when it comes to currency helped to craft to ensure we are doing that took 14 lives. These slayings are manipulation. everything we can to keep the doors of heartbreaking and tragic. Sadly, no For all these reasons, I think it is trade open to small businesses. We one can any longer use the adjective to important that we move forward on have done this in that committee, in describe them as ‘‘shocking.’’ There this Customs bill and give this admin- general, in a bipartisan fashion. have been 355 mass shootings in 2015, istration and future administrations By modernizing the procedures and which, themselves, are just a small the tools they need in order to enforce systems used by Customs and Border portion of the 48,000 incidents of gun trade agreements so we can elevate Protection, this bill also improves violence so far this year. standards and begin to level the play- trade facilitation and makes sure their While I strongly support the rights ing field for our workers, our busi- safeguards are working as intended. given to Americans in our Second nesses, and our farmers so that they By giving the Treasury new tools to Amendment, I believe there are com- can be as successful as they can be in crack down on currency manipulation, monplace measures that we must take

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I liberties of the average American. will offer an amendment to the rule think Members on both sides are equal- Again, I caution my friends on the that would allow the House to consider ly committed to making sure all of our other side. It is a great political talk- H.R. 1076, the Denying Firearms and citizens are safe, but the terrorist ing point, but I think it is a pretty im- Explosives to Dangerous Terrorists Act watch list that my friend has talked perfect tool, and I think they would of 2015. H.R. 1076 would amend the about is one of the more mysterious find themselves embarrassed, frankly, criminal code to stop the issuance of lists in the United States. were it used in the manner that they firearm licenses to people on the ter- As I read the press, I find one article suggest here. rorism watch list. that tells me there are 47,000 people on Mr. Speaker, let me move to my Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con- it; another one that tells me, no, there close. Passage of the continuing resolu- sent to insert the text of the amend- is 470,000 people; yet another that tells tion, as we both agree, is critical to ment in the RECORD, along with extra- me there are 1 million people on it or prevent a government shutdown and, neous material, immediately prior to more. I do know that the American frankly, to allow both sides and the ad- the vote on the previous question. Civil Liberties Union has called the ministration to continue to negotiate. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there terrorist watch list a ‘‘massive, vir- A CR passed the Senate yesterday by objection to the request of the gen- tually standardless, government watch voice vote. We should pass this rule, tleman from Colorado? list scheme that ensnares innocent peo- and we should support the underlying There was no objection. ple and encourages racial and religious legislation. Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, enough is profiling.’’ Now, that is not from a con- The material previously referred to enough. It is time to act. Let’s make it servative group. That is the American by Mr. POLIS is as follows: harder for criminals and terrorists to Civil Liberties Union. AN AMENDMENT TO H. RES. 560 OFFERED BY quietly assemble arsenals designed to I also know in this Chamber, one of MR. POLIS OF COLORADO kill innocent Americans. We can do our distinguished colleagues, the gen- At the end of the resolution, add the fol- that. We can protect the Second tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- lowing new sections: Amendment. We can implement com- TOCK), who, when he was a State sen- SEC. 3. Immediately upon adoption of this monsense reforms that keep America ator, found out accidentally going to resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to the airport he was on the terrorist clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House safe. resolved into the Committee of the Whole watch list. He found out another Demo- b 1015 House on the state of the Union for consider- cratic colleague, another State sen- ation of the bill (H.R. 1076) to increase public There is nothing Congress can do to ator, was also on the terrorist watch safety by permitting the Attorney General end gun violence, but we can and we list. They inquired as to why, and they to deny the transfer of a firearm or the must take action to reduce gun vio- were told: Well, we can’t tell you. issuance of firearms or explosives licenses to lence. If we defeat the previous ques- Eventually, working with the Ser- a known or suspected dangerous terrorist. tion, we will do that. It will pass, and geant at Arms of the California Senate, The first reading of the bill shall be dis- it will become law, and the American they were able to determine Mr. pensed with. All points of order against con- people will be safer. Stop standing in sideration of the bill are waived. General de- MCCLINTOCK had been confused with an bate shall be confined to the bill and shall the way, Mr. Speaker. IRA—Irish Republican Army—ter- not exceed one hour equally divided and con- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ to rorist, and the other gentleman had trolled by the chair and ranking minority defeat the previous question. been confused with somebody else. We member of the Committee on the Judiciary. I yield back the balance of my time. know that the late Senator Kennedy After general debate the bill shall be consid- Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- was, at one time, on the terrorist ered for amendment under the five-minute self the balance of my time. watch list. So I think this is a very im- rule. All points of order against provisions in First, before I close, I want to thank perfect tool that will ensnare lots of in- the bill are waived. At the conclusion of con- sideration of the bill for amendment the my friend for the debate and for his nocent Americans in it. thoughtful remarks. Committee shall rise and report the bill to It is also worth noting—and this was the House with such amendments as may Not surprisingly, there will be a cou- a fact that was made acquainted to me have been adopted. The previous question ple of areas in my close where I dis- by our good friend, the gentleman from shall be considered as ordered on the bill and agree with my good friend. One of them Oklahoma (Mr. RUSSELL) who, along amendments thereto to final passage with- is the process itself. I share, actually, with his distinguished record of service out intervening motion except one motion to his frustration and the need for us to for over 21 years in the United States recommit with or without instructions. If move under regular order. I share the Army, is an arms manufacturer and an the Committee of the Whole rises and re- frustration I think both sides share in arms seller—he pointed out actually ports that it has come to no resolution on this that we are doing an omnibus, but the bill, then on the next legislative day the the terrorist watch list is one of the House shall, immediately after the third I remind my friends, we moved six bills lists that is used by the Alcohol, To- daily order of business under clause 1 of rule across the floor here. Every bill has bacco, and Firearms group to decide XIV, resolve into the Committee of the moved through the full Committee on whether or not to issue a permit. So it Whole for further consideration of the bill. Appropriations. is a factor in now. It is not exclusive. SEC. 4. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not Frankly, our friends on the other You wouldn’t exclude somebody simply apply to the consideration of H.R. 1076. side of the rotunda need to take a con- because they were there, but it is a fac- siderable responsibility for the delay in THE VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS QUESTION: WHAT tor taken into consideration. IT REALLY MEANS the appropriations, since they pre- I say this just to suggest that per- This vote, the vote on whether to order the vented the Senate from actually pick- haps we shouldn’t seize on this as a be- previous question on a special rule, is not ing up and acting on individual bills. I all and a political talking point. This is merely a procedural vote. A vote against or- think, frankly, had they done so, we worth a real serious look as to whether dering the previous question is a vote would have had a more orderly process or not this particular list, how it is against the Republican majority agenda and and been out of here in an easier way. compiled, who is on it, what is the ap- a vote to allow the Democratic minority to My hope is next year they will do that, propriate way to use it? offer an alternative plan. It is a vote about because I think in the bipartisan budg- I think the last thing we should do is what the House should be debating. et compromise, we set a framework up attach it to legislation without the ap- Mr. Clarence Cannon’s Precedents of the House of Representatives (VI, 308–311), de- by deciding early on what the top line propriate hearing and discussion of it, scribes the vote on the previous question on numbers are for next year, where that which actually I think my friend on the rule as ‘‘a motion to direct or control the process can, indeed, occur. I certainly the other side would generally be in consideration of the subject before the House promise to work with my friends on favor of. being made by the Member in charge.’’ To

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On March Babin Guthrie Peterson Ellison Lipinski Sa´ nchez, Linda 15, 1909, a member of the majority party of- Barletta Hanna Pittenger Engel Loebsack T. fered a rule resolution. The House defeated Barr Hardy Pitts Eshoo Lofgren Sarbanes the previous question and a member of the Barton Harris Poe (TX) Esty Lowenthal Schakowsky Farr Lowey Schiff opposition rose to a parliamentary inquiry, Benishek Hartzler Poliquin Bilirakis Heck (NV) Posey Fattah Lujan Grisham Scott (VA) asking who was entitled to recognition. Foster (NM) Scott, David Speaker Joseph G. Cannon (R–Illinois) said: Bishop (MI) Hensarling Price, Tom Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Ratcliffe Frankel (FL) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Serrano ‘‘The previous question having been refused, Black Hice, Jody B. Reed Fudge (NM) Sewell (AL) the gentleman from New York, Mr. Fitz- Blackburn Hill Renacci Gabbard Lynch Sherman gerald, who had asked the gentleman to Blum Holding Ribble Gallego Maloney, Sinema yield to him for an amendment, is entitled to Bost Hudson Rice (SC) Garamendi Carolyn Sires the first recognition.’’ Boustany Huelskamp Rigell Graham Maloney, Sean Slaughter The Republican majority may say ‘‘the Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Roby Grayson Matsui Smith (WA) Brat Hultgren Roe (TN) Green, Al McCollum Speier vote on the previous question is simply a Grijalva McDermott Swalwell (CA) vote on whether to proceed to an immediate Bridenstine Hunter Rogers (AL) Brooks (AL) Hurd (TX) Rogers (KY) Gutie´rrez McGovern Takai vote on adopting the resolution . . . [and] Brooks (IN) Hurt (VA) Rohrabacher Hahn McNerney Takano has no substantive legislative or policy im- Buchanan Issa Rokita Hastings Meeks Thompson (CA) plications whatsoever.’’ But that is not what Buck Jenkins (WV) Rooney (FL) Heck (WA) Meng Thompson (MS) they have always said. Listen to the Repub- Bucshon Johnson (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Higgins Moore Titus lican Leadership Manual on the Legislative Burgess Jolly Roskam Himes Moulton Tonko Process in the United States House of Rep- Byrne Jones Ross Hinojosa Murphy (FL) Torres Calvert Jordan Rothfus Honda Nadler Tsongas resentatives, (6th edition, page 135). Here’s Hoyer Napolitano Van Hollen how the Republicans describe the previous Carter (GA) Joyce Rouzer Carter (TX) Katko Royce Huffman Neal Vargas question vote in their own manual: ‘‘Al- Chabot Kelly (MS) Russell Israel Norcross Veasey though it is generally not possible to amend Chaffetz Kelly (PA) Salmon Jackson Lee O’Rourke Vela the rule because the majority Member con- Clawson (FL) King (IA) Sanford Jeffries Pallone Vela´ zquez trolling the time will not yield for the pur- Coffman King (NY) Scalise Johnson (GA) Pascrell Visclosky pose of offering an amendment, the same re- Cole Kinzinger (IL) Scott, Austin Johnson, E. B. Pelosi Walz sult may be achieved by voting down the pre- Collins (GA) Kline Sensenbrenner Kaptur Perlmutter Wasserman Collins (NY) Knight Shimkus Keating Peters Schultz vious question on the rule . . . When the mo- Kelly (IL) Pingree Waters, Maxine tion for the previous question is defeated, Comstock Labrador Shuster Conaway LaHood Simpson Kennedy Pocan Watson Coleman control of the time passes to the Member Cook LaMalfa Smith (MO) Kilmer Polis Welch who led the opposition to ordering the pre- Costello (PA) Lamborn Smith (NE) Kind Price (NC) Wilson (FL) vious question. That Member, because he Cramer Lance Smith (NJ) Kirkpatrick Quigley Yarmuth then controls the time, may offer an amend- Crawford Latta Smith (TX) NOT VOTING—20 ment to the rule, or yield for the purpose of Crenshaw LoBiondo Stefanik amendment.’’ Culberson Long Stewart Aguilar Jenkins (KS) Pompeo In Deschler’s Procedure in the U.S. House Curbelo (FL) Loudermilk Stivers Boyle, Brendan Johnson, Sam Reichert F. Kildee Sanchez, Loretta of Representatives, the subchapter titled Davis, Rodney Love Stutzman Denham Lucas Thompson (PA) DeFazio Kuster Schrader ‘‘Amending Special Rules’’ states: ‘‘a refusal Dent Luetkemeyer Thornberry Fincher Meadows Schweikert to order the previous question on such a rule DeSantis Lummis Tiberi Green, Gene Nolan Sessions [a special rule reported from the Committee DesJarlais MacArthur Tipton Harper Payne Westmoreland on Rules] opens the resolution to amend- Diaz-Balart Marchant Trott b 1051 ment and further debate.’’ (Chapter 21, sec- Dold Marino Turner tion 21.2) Section 21.3 continues: ‘‘Upon re- Donovan Massie Upton Mr. RANGEL and Ms. EDWARDS jection of the motion for the previous ques- Duffy McCarthy Valadao Duncan (SC) McCaul Wagner changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to tion on a resolution reported from the Com- Duncan (TN) McClintock Walberg ‘‘nay.’’ mittee on Rules, control shifts to the Mem- Ellmers (NC) McHenry Walden Mr. PETERSON changed his vote ber leading the opposition to the previous Emmer (MN) McKinley Walker from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ question, who may offer a proper amendment Farenthold McMorris Walorski So the previous question was ordered. or motion and who controls the time for de- Fitzpatrick Rodgers Walters, Mimi bate thereon.’’ Fleischmann McSally Weber (TX) The result of the vote was announced Clearly, the vote on the previous question Fleming Meehan Webster (FL) as above recorded. on a rule does have substantive policy impli- Flores Messer Wenstrup (By unanimous consent, Mr. MCCAR- Forbes Mica Westerman cations. It is one of the only available tools Fortenberry Miller (FL) Whitfield THY was allowed to speak out of order.) for those who oppose the Republican major- Foxx Miller (MI) Williams LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM ity’s agenda and allows those with alter- Franks (AZ) Moolenaar Wilson (SC) Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, look- native views the opportunity to offer an al- Frelinghuysen Mooney (WV) Wittman ternative plan. Garrett Mullin Womack ing ahead to next week, Members are Gibbs Mulvaney Woodall advised that no votes are expected in Mr. COLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back Gibson Murphy (PA) Yoder the House on Monday. the balance of my time, and I move the Gohmert Neugebauer Yoho Members are further advised that Goodlatte Newhouse Young (AK) previous question on the resolution. first votes of the week are expected on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Gosar Noem Young (IA) Gowdy Nugent Young (IN) Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., and it is my in- question is on ordering the previous Granger Nunes Zeldin tent to stay until we get our work question. Graves (GA) Olson Zinke The question was taken; and the done. Speaker pro tempore announced that NAYS—177 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without the ayes appeared to have it. Adams Capps Cohen objection, 5-minute voting will con- Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I Ashford Capuano Connolly tinue. Bass Ca´ rdenas Conyers There was no objection. demand the yeas and nays. Beatty Carney Cooper The yeas and nays were ordered. Becerra Carson (IN) Costa The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Bera Cartwright Courtney question is on the resolution. ant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair Beyer Castor (FL) Crowley The question was taken; and the Bishop (GA) Castro (TX) Cuellar Speaker pro tempore announced that will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum Blumenauer Chu, Judy Cummings time for any electronic vote on the Bonamici Cicilline Davis (CA) the ayes appeared to have it. question of adoption of the resolution. Brady (PA) Clark (MA) Davis, Danny RECORDED VOTE The vote was taken by electronic de- Brown (FL) Clarke (NY) DeGette Mr. POLIS. Mr. Speaker, I demand a Brownley (CA) Clay Delaney vice, and there were—yeas 236, nays Bustos Cleaver DeLauro recorded vote. 177, not voting 20, as follows: Butterfield Clyburn DelBene A recorded vote was ordered.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE7.007 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a Cicilline Huffman Peters titles in which the concurrence of the Clark (MA) Israel Peterson 5-minute vote. Clarke (NY) Jackson Lee Pingree House is requested: The vote was taken by electronic de- Clay Jeffries Pocan S. 142. An act to require special packaging vice, and there were—ayes 236, noes 174, Cleaver Johnson (GA) Polis for liquid nicotine containers, and for other not voting 23, as follows: Clyburn Johnson, E. B. Price (NC) purposes. Connolly Kaptur Quigley S. 209. An act to amend the Indian Tribal [Roll No. 691] Conyers Keating Rangel Energy Development and Self Determination Cooper Kelly (IL) Rice (NY) AYES—236 Courtney Kennedy Richmond Act of 2005, and for other purposes. Crowley Kilmer Roybal-Allard S. 993. An act to increase public safety by Abraham Graves (LA) Palazzo facilitating collaboration among the crimi- Aderholt Graves (MO) Palmer Cuellar Kind Ruiz Allen Griffith Paulsen Cummings Kirkpatrick Ruppersberger nal justice, juvenile justice, veterans treat- Amash Grothman Pearce Davis (CA) Langevin Rush ment services, mental health treatment, and Amodei Guinta Perry Davis, Danny Larsen (WA) Ryan (OH) substance abuse systems. ´ Babin Guthrie Pittenger DeGette Larson (CT) Sanchez, Linda S. 2308. An act to amend the Internal Rev- Barletta Hanna Pitts Delaney Lawrence T. enue Code of 1986 to clarify the treatment of Barr Hardy Poe (TX) DeLauro Lee Sarbanes DelBene Levin Schakowsky church pension plans, and for other purposes. Barton Harris Poliquin S. 2393. An act to extend temporarily the Benishek Hartzler Posey DeSaulnier Lewis Schiff Bilirakis Heck (NV) Price, Tom Deutch Lieu, Ted Scott (VA) extended period of protection for members of Bishop (MI) Hensarling Ratcliffe Dingell Lipinski Scott, David uniformed services relating to mortgages, Bishop (UT) Herrera Beutler Reed Doggett Lofgren Serrano mortgage foreclosure, and eviction, and for Black Hice, Jody B. Reichert Doyle, Michael Lowenthal Sewell (AL) other purposes. F. Lowey Sherman Blackburn Hill Renacci f Blum Holding Ribble Duckworth Lujan Grisham Sires Bost Hudson Rice (SC) Edwards (NM) Slaughter ´ PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PRO- Boustany Huelskamp Rigell Ellison Lujan, Ben Ray Smith (WA) Brady (TX) Huizenga (MI) Roby Engel (NM) Speier CEEDINGS ON MOTION TO RE- Brat Hultgren Roe (TN) Eshoo Lynch Swalwell (CA) COMMIT ON CONFERENCE RE- Bridenstine Hunter Rogers (AL) Esty Maloney, Takai PORT ON H.R. 644, TRADE FACILI- Farr Carolyn Takano Brooks (AL) Hurd (TX) Rogers (KY) TATION AND TRADE ENFORCE- Brooks (IN) Hurt (VA) Rohrabacher Fattah Maloney, Sean Thompson (CA) Buchanan Issa Rokita Foster Matsui Thompson (MS) MENT ACT OF 2015 Frankel (FL) McCollum Titus Buck Jenkins (WV) Rooney (FL) Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Bucshon Johnson (OH) Ros-Lehtinen Fudge McDermott Tonko Burgess Jolly Roskam Gabbard McGovern Torres ask unanimous consent that the ques- Byrne Jones Ross Gallego McNerney Tsongas tion on adopting a motion to recommit Calvert Jordan Rothfus Garamendi Meeks Van Hollen Graham Meng Vargas on the conference report to accompany Carter (GA) Joyce Rouzer H.R. 644 may be subject to postpone- Carter (TX) Katko Royce Grayson Moore Veasey Chabot Kelly (MS) Russell Green, Al Moulton Vela ment as though under clause 8 of rule ´ Chaffetz Kelly (PA) Salmon Grijalva Murphy (FL) Velazquez ´ XX. Clawson (FL) King (IA) Sanford Gutierrez Nadler Visclosky The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Coffman King (NY) Scalise Hahn Napolitano Walz Cohen Kinzinger (IL) Scott, Austin Hastings Neal Wasserman objection to the request of the gen- Cole Kline Sensenbrenner Heck (WA) Norcross Schultz tleman from Texas? Collins (GA) Knight Shimkus Higgins O’Rourke Waters, Maxine There was no objection. Collins (NY) Labrador Shuster Himes Pallone Watson Coleman Comstock LaHood Simpson Hinojosa Pascrell Welch f Conaway LaMalfa Sinema Honda Pelosi Wilson (FL) Hoyer Perlmutter Yarmuth CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 644, Cook Lamborn Smith (MO) TRADE FACILITATION AND Costa Lance Smith (NE) NOT VOTING—23 Costello (PA) Latta Smith (NJ) TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF Cramer LoBiondo Stefanik Aguilar Harper Payne 2015 Crawford Long Stewart Boyle, Brendan Jenkins (KS) Pompeo Crenshaw Loudermilk Stivers F. Johnson, Sam Sanchez, Loretta Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Culberson Love Stutzman DeFazio Kildee Schrader pursuant to House Resolution 560, I call DeSantis Kuster Schweikert Curbelo (FL) Lucas Thompson (PA) up the conference report on the bill Davis, Rodney Luetkemeyer Thornberry Fincher Loebsack Sessions Denham Lummis Tiberi Frelinghuysen Meadows Smith (TX) (H.R. 644) to reauthorize trade facilita- Dent MacArthur Tipton Green, Gene Nolan Westmoreland tion and trade enforcement functions DesJarlais Marchant Trott ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE and activities, and for other purposes, Diaz-Balart Marino Turner Dold Massie Upton The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. and ask for its immediate consider- Donovan McCarthy Valadao HULTGREN) (during the vote). There are ation. Duffy McCaul Wagner 2 minutes remaining. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Duncan (SC) McClintock Walberg The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Duncan (TN) McHenry Walden b 1059 Ellmers (NC) McKinley Walker ant to House Resolution 560, the con- Emmer (MN) McMorris Walorski So the resolution was agreed to. ference report is considered read. Farenthold Rodgers Walters, Mimi The result of the vote was announced (For conference report and state- Fitzpatrick McSally Weber (TX) ment, see proceedings of the House of Fleischmann Meehan Webster (FL) as above recorded. Fleming Messer Wenstrup A motion to reconsider was laid on December 9, 2015, at page H9104.) Flores Mica Westerman the table. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Forbes Miller (FL) Whitfield Stated for: tleman from Texas (Mr. BRADY) and Fortenberry Miller (MI) Williams Foxx Moolenaar Wilson (SC) Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, on roll- the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Franks (AZ) Mooney (WV) Wittman call No. 691, I was unavoidably detained. Had LEVIN) each will control 30 minutes. Garrett Mullin Womack I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ GENERAL LEAVE Gibbs Mulvaney Woodall Gibson Murphy (PA) Yoder f Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Gohmert Neugebauer Yoho ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Goodlatte Newhouse Young (AK) MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE bers may have 5 legislative days in Gosar Noem Young (IA) A message from the Senate by Ms. Gowdy Nugent Young (IN) which to revise and extend their re- Granger Nunes Zeldin Curtis, one of its clerks, announced marks and insert extraneous material Graves (GA) Olson Zinke that the Senate has passed without into the RECORD on the conference re- amendment a bill of the House of the NOES—174 port to accompany H.R. 644. following title: The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Adams Blumenauer Capuano Ashford Bonamici Ca´ rdenas H.R. 2693. An act to designate the arbo- objection to the request of the gen- Bass Brady (PA) Carney retum at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA tleman from Texas? Beatty Brown (FL) Carson (IN) Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, as the There was no objection. Becerra Brownley (CA) Cartwright ‘‘Phyllis E. Galanti Arboretum’’. Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Bera Bustos Castor (FL) Beyer Butterfield Castro (TX) The message also announced that the yield myself such time as I may con- Bishop (GA) Capps Chu, Judy Senate has passed bills of the following sume.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.021 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9287 Mr. Speaker, I am very happy to be mitment to advancing a legislative vision that simply calls for more talk, here today to talk about the con- process with robust consultation and more deference to the Treasury Depart- ference report on the Trade Facilita- consistent with House rules. I fully in- ment, and no real action. tion and Trade Enforcement Act of tend to work with my colleagues to de- The climate change language in the 2015. This process marks a return to velop this process early next year. conference report sends just the wrong regular order and ensures that Mem- Finally, it contains the Internet Tax message as our diplomats are working bers and constituent voices are heard. Freedom Act to permanently ban in Paris with over 150 nations to find As chairman of the House Ways and States and localities from taxing Inter- an agreement on this threat to our en- Means Committee, I share the Speak- net access or Internet commerce. vironment. The language in this con- er’s commitment to an open and trans- Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to ference report on climate change is far parent process. support this important legislation. more than confusing, as some people The conference report builds on the While I celebrate this bill, this is only like to say. It would prevent us, for ex- good work of my fellow conferees, Rep- the beginning. As chairman of the ample, from negotiating provisions resentatives REICHERT and TIBERI, as Ways and Means Committee, I want to like common fuel efficiency standards, well as support from a number of our make sure my constituents in Texas a very real possibility in our negotia- Ways and Means members in the con- and constituents all across America tions with Europe. As reported today ference as a whole and dozens of other understand that we are going to con- from Paris, the Republican Party of Members. It delivers on the promises tinue to move progrowth bills that help the United States may be the only po- we made to those Members when we grow our economy and make it easier litical party anywhere in denial about considered trade legislation earlier this for all Americans to find good jobs and climate change. That denial is why this year. have more opportunities. provision on climate in this conference Most importantly, Mr. Speaker, this We have got an ambitious agenda, report is before us. bill is a vital part of our progrowth and we are just getting started. You Now, as to human trafficking, this agenda. It will level the playing field can expect to see more action soon at provision weakens current law by al- for Americans and also make it easier our committee and on this floor on lowing for a trade agreement with a for them to compete in a global mar- trade, on jobs, and on all the economic tier 3 country to be fast-tracked so ketplace. It significantly improves issues that matter to the American long as that country ‘‘has taken con- trade facilitation. Here is how: it en- people. We are going to lead, and we crete actions’’ to implement rec- sures that Customs and Border Protec- are going to deliver. ommended changes, no matter how tion focuses on its trade-related mis- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of egregious the conditions are still in sion and streamlines processing of le- my time. place. Countries on tier 3 are the worst gitimate trade which will increase U.S. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- actors, countries that the State De- competitiveness and create U.S. jobs; it self such time as I may consume. partment has concluded ‘‘do not fully modernizes the agency’s automated Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose this comply with the minimum standards system and reduces paperwork burden. conference report. I am disappointed under the Trafficking Victims Protec- Basically, this bill replaces inefficiency that we have passed up an opportunity tion Act.’’ We need to get these coun- with innovation and eliminates out- for a truly bipartisan action on Cus- tries to meet minimum standards on dated systems. toms and trade legislation. The Senate trafficking, certainly well before we In addition, Mr. Speaker, I strongly took that opportunity over the sum- enter into a trade investment relation- believe that free trade is enforceable mer. It passed a Customs bill by a vote ship with them. Unfortunately, this trade, and I am glad that this bill sig- of 78–20 that was truly about Customs conference report does not get us there. nificantly strengthens enforcement of and trade enforcement. It included a These and other fundamental flaws America’s trade law. It creates new strong provision to address currency outweigh the enforcement provisions tools to combat currency manipulation manipulation, the most significant that were included in the conference based on ideas from Representative trade enforcement failure over the past report. Most of the enforcement provi- MILLER and her colleagues in the decade, and the Senate bill very impor- sions are weak, and I think they are Michigan delegation. It gives Customs tantly avoided including wrongful posi- being oversold. For example, the bill and Border Protection new tools and tions and provisions that had nothing establishes an interagency enforce- holds it accountable to effectively act to do whatsoever with Customs or ment center, but that has already ex- against evasion of antidumping and trade enforcement. isted for several years. countervailing duties, including by tar- The House bill did just the opposite. It renews the Super 301, which re- geting risky imports and establishing a It passed a bill that seeks to prevent quires the USTR to report regularly on new investigation process with strict our trade agreements from addressing its trade enforcement priorities, but deadlines and judicial review. Rep- climate change and weakens current this is something an administration resentatives BOUSTANY and JASON law on human trafficking. It failed to can already do on its own, just as the SMITH deserve credit for working to- include anything meaningful on cur- Clinton administration did. gether to make sure these provisions rency manipulation, even though just a The bill establishes, also, a new trade were included. few years ago this House passed a cur- enforcement trust fund, but those The conference report strengthens rency bill very similar to what was in funds still need to be appropriated and trade promotion authority by reaffirm- the Senate Customs bill by a vote of paid for, just as they did in the past. ing that trade agreements should not 348–79. Because of the partisan and It requires the ITC to make informa- include provisions on immigration or flawed nature of the House Customs tion related to imports available on its greenhouse gas emissions, for which bill, just 12 Democrats voted for it. Web site, information that already ex- Representatives KING and SESSIONS de- This conference report is far more ists in other forms in the same Web serve great recognition. like the fundamentally flawed House site. It ensures greater oversight of ad- bill than the Senate bill. The con- All this is very disappointing because ministration trade nominees and at ference committee rejected the Senate there are positive aspects of this bill, trade negotiating rounds. currency provision, as I said, one that such as the ENFORCE Act that my col- This bill also includes important pro- had the support of 348 House Members league LINDA SA´ NCHEZ has spearheaded, visions to help fight human trafficking, just a few years ago. which will help to address the cir- which is a scourge that we must take There is much talk about how this cumvention of antidumping and coun- seriously. bill will create jobs and about eco- tervailing duties to address unfair Thanks to Representative ROSKAM’s nomic growth. But make no mistake; trade. All of the deep flaws in this con- leadership, the conference report com- over the past decade or so, currency ference report far overshadow this pro- bats politically motivated acts against manipulation has cost the U.S., our vision and the real Customs provisions our good friend and ally Israel. workers, and our industry between 2 that have long had bipartisan support. With respect to the miscellaneous and 5 million jobs. Instead, this con- Going further, the bill includes an tariff bill, it reaffirms Congress’ com- ference bill includes a meaningless pro- Internet tax provision added by the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.024 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9288 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 conferees that has absolutely no place with my colleague from the State of way. The conference report also falls in this Customs bill. It was neither in Washington (Mr. LARSEN). We have short in the areas of climate change the House nor the Senate Customs bill. fought hard for those two provisions, and human trafficking. Specifically, we Not only is it not a Customs measure, and they are included in this legisla- should not tie our hands when it comes it is not even a trade measure. Drop- tion. to combating climate change, nor ping this provision into a conference That program helps small businesses should we be rushing to increase our report at the last minute and with no grow by making it easier for them to trade with countries that persist in al- warning is no way to legislate. It is the sell their products across this world, lowing human trafficking. To me, these opposite of regular order. which, of course, helps create jobs here are not the values of this country. Indeed, this conference report does in the United States. The more prod- They are no-brainers, and they not tell it straight. As I said, it deletes ucts we sell, the more jobs we create shouldn’t be in this bill. But today, we the only provision that reflects mean- here at home. It has supported over 430 fell short. ingful legislation on currency, which small businesses in Washington and For those reasons, I cannot support has devastated U.S. jobs and economic 2,200 jobs. the final Customs package that we growth, legislation that overwhelm- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to have before us today. ingly passed the House previously. join with me today in supporting Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I American farmers, American workers, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from b 1115 and businesses through stronger en- Ohio (Mr. TIBERI), the former chairman It keeps provisions inserted by the forcement of our laws and streamlined of the Trade Subcommittee who played House to encourage Republicans who trade. a key role in bringing forth this legis- oppose action on climate change, as I Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 21⁄2 lation. said, at the same time the world is minutes to the gentlewoman from Cali- Mr. TIBERI. I thank the chairman meeting in Paris, thwarting further fornia (Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ), another for all his leadership on this going back possible action on climate change in member of our committee. years. ´ trade negotiations, including with Eu- Ms. LINDA T. SANCHEZ of Cali- Mr. Speaker, I introduced the Trade rope. fornia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Facilitation and Trade Enforcement It tones down a provision which had speak about the Trade Facilitation and Act in April of this year, and it is great teeth on human sex and labor traf- Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. I am to see that this issue is finally getting ficking. extremely frustrated that, after the done. It sneaks in another provision totally long path to get us to the conference I would really like to thank Speaker unrelated to Customs, as I said, never report before us today, I won’t be able RYAN and, again, Chairman BRADY; being discussed at the only meeting of to support the bill. Chairman REICHERT; a special thanks the conference committee, relating to As I said during our conference com- to Representative BOUSTANY for his taxation of Internet access. It leaves in mittee meeting earlier this week: if leadership going way back as well; and the dust the issue of trying to even out Customs were truly all that this bill JASON SMITH, the Congressman from the taxation of sales on the Internet was about, it would pass overwhelm- Missouri, for his incredible work to get with sales at hardworking brick-and- ingly on the floor. this bill in a better place. I would also I strongly support the bulk of what is mortar stores. like to thank my colleagues in the Sen- in the final bill. Trade enforcement For all of these reasons, all of them, ate who helped make this a successful should always move in lockstep with conference committee. I strongly urge a ‘‘no’’ vote. our trade policy. It is only when coun- This bill presents a long, long over- I reserve the balance of my time. tries live up to agreed-upon laws and due opportunity. I would ask my col- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I regulations that we can truly have ro- leagues to not let the perfect be the yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from bust trade, but robust trade also re- enemy of the good. Washington (Mr. REICHERT), who is the quires strong enforcement. In my home State of Ohio, one in five chairman of the Trade Subcommittee. Particularly for me, I am pleased workers’ jobs, Mr. Speaker, depends on Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I thank that the bulk of the ENFORCE Act is trade. Trade drives our economy. In the chairman for yielding. I thank him finally at the finish line after many fact, exports from Ohio last year hit an for his hard work, and Mr. BOUSTANY, years of work. One of my biggest prior- all-time high. This bill will make it Mr. TIBERI, and other members of the ities for several years has been finding even easier for Ohio companies to trade committee, who have worked hard on a way to combat the blatant abuse and and will increase exports, and that this legislation, and, also, Members duty evasion by some foreign producers means increasing jobs in my State of across the aisle who have come to- that undercut American industry. For- Ohio. gether to build this piece of legislation eign companies use schemes to avoid The U.S. Customs and Border Protec- presented here today. paying the duties they owe on goods tion Act plays a pivotal role in helping I rise in strong support, Mr. Speaker, that they bring into the United States. ensure that our trade agreements, our of this important legislation. We will finally give some real teeth preference programs, and our U.S. In my home State of Washington, 40 to our enforcement procedures and trade laws are enforced and that legiti- percent of jobs are tied directly to send the right message to domestic mate trade is done. Over the years, the trade. We are the most trade-dependent manufacturers, employers, and workers volume and the complexity of trade State in the country. This bill supports that this Congress cares about Customs and the challenges, such as combating that trade and those jobs through the enforcement. This idea doesn’t hinder evasion of duties and protecting U.S. elimination of unnecessary roadblocks free trade. Instead, it promotes fair intellectual property rights, have U.S. companies face when exporting trade and sends a strong signal to for- grown, and grow more complex. and importing goods and the enhanced eign producers that the U.S. will not Meanwhile, we are facing increased enforcement of our laws. And it lays tolerate abuses of internationally competition around the world, and it is the groundwork for the miscellaneous agreed upon trade rules. By increasing critical to keep the flow of trade mov- tariff bill, often called the MTB, which our Customs security measures, we en- ing efficiently. reduces costs on American manufactur- sure that American companies that Customs issues are vital to our com- ers and supports jobs across this coun- play by the rules are not disadvantaged petitiveness, security, and safety. try. as a result of evasion by foreign com- Streamlining legitimate trade and I am proud that this bill includes sev- petitors. providing benefits to trusted traders eral provisions that I have championed Unfortunately, unrelated TPA lan- will increase U.S. competitiveness in with colleagues across the aisle from guage included in the final bill will the global marketplace. the Pacific Northwest, including out- keep me from being able to support This bill would reduce barriers and door recreation apparel provisions with something that I have worked on for burdens to our small and medium busi- my colleague from the State of Oregon many, many years. nesses that drive our economy, saving (Mr. BLUMENAUER), and the renewal of In this bill, we fail to address cur- them time and money, and, again, cre- the State trade expansion program rency manipulation in a meaningful ate jobs.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.032 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9289 Another major pillar of this bill is Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The strengthening enforcement of our trade With the bill before us today, the time of the gentlewoman has expired. remedy laws. United States will not be allowed to Mr. LEVIN. I yield the gentlewoman Enforcing U.S. intellectual property address greenhouse gas emissions in fu- an additional 30 seconds. rights, anti-dumping, and counter- ture trade negotiations. Imagine. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, millions vailing duty laws prevents our com- The bill also contains no funding to of jobs are at stake as is the fate of our petitors from gaining an edge by cheat- support the enforcement and moni- country’s economy. Working class fam- ing. When our competitors around the toring of our trade agreements, and it ilies in this Nation are struggling just world don’t play by the rules, we get lacks any automatic mechanism for to get by. Men and women are scraping hurt; our American businesses get ensuring compliance with our trade together meager earnings to put food hurt; and our American workers pay. rules. This administration has never on their tables, to warm their homes, When our American companies and self-initiated a trade complaint against and to take care of their kids. They American workers compete on a level any of our free trade partners. It takes can’t think about sending their kids to playing field, they win; we win. years for the administration to bring a college. They can’t think about vaca- This bill makes our trade remedies case against countries that subsidize or tions or retirement security. more effective by allowing our Cus- dump their product in our markets. We need to decide if we are going to toms agencies to take quick action Lack of enforcement of our trade rebuild a land of access and oppor- against these bad actors, giving our agreements has plagued our country tunity, where anyone who is willing to businesses a fair opportunity to com- for decades. Despite environmental work hard and to play by the rules can pete and win. rules in the U.S.-Peru free trade agree- find a good job that can support a fam- This bill also contains a commitment ment, the overwhelming majority of ily. There is no reason to make bad to advancing a Miscellaneous Tariff timber from Peru is illegally logged. trade policy even worse. This legisla- Bill process. I strongly support that Despite the labor rules in the Colombia tion, with enforcement gaps and harm- commitment, and will continue to free trade agreement, over 100 Colom- ful negotiating objectives is unaccept- work to find a path forward, Mr. bian trade unionists have been mur- able. We can and should do better for Speaker. MTBs provide important re- dered, 19 this year alone. working people. I urge my colleagues lief to our manufacturers who import This bill does not adequately address to vote ‘‘no.’’ materials that have no domestic con- enforcement. It lacks the mechanisms Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tent or supply. The tariffs they pay—or for ensuring compliance with trade yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from the taxes, they are taxes—on these rules. As I said, no administration has Louisiana (Mr. BOUSTANY), who has products make the entire manufac- ever self-initiated a labor or environ- played a key role in strengthening turing supply chain and the process mental trade complaint against any of trade enforcement in this bill. more expensive to my constituents. our free trade partners. Why would we Mr. BOUSTANY. I thank Chairman The MTB process must be resolved in a think that this would begin now? BRADY, Chairman TIBERI, Chairman While this bill authorizes funding for way that is not only consistent with REICHERT, Congressman JASON SMITH, enforcement, there is no guarantee our House rules, but also our constitu- and others on the committee, as well that this funding will ever be provided. tional responsibilities. as staff, for helping make this legisla- We already lack the critical funding to The SPEAKER pro tempore. The tion—finally, this conference report—a enforce our existing trade agreements. time of the gentleman has expired. reality that will become law. American workers cannot afford to suf- Mr. BRADY of Texas. I yield the gen- Mr. Speaker, today, Louisiana’s sea- fer through additional losses as their tleman an additional 30 seconds. food industry is being severely injured jobs are shipped to countries that do Mr. TIBERI. I am confident we can by illegal foreign imports. Right now, not play by the rules. the fundamental issue is economic resolve these issues, Mr. Speaker. This Worst of all, one day after Inter- growth. How do we empower our sea- has been a long overdue bill that pro- national Human Rights Day, which was food producers, our farmers, and our vides much modernization to our Cus- yesterday, this legislation contains a manufacturers to grow their busi- toms process to make it easier for our provision that will weaken U.S. efforts nesses? to create opportunity? to grow manufacturers and our businesses and, to curb human trafficking forced labor. this economy? The legislation before us ultimately, our workers, to export The bill would allow for expedited con- today is important because, as we seek their products around the world. In the sideration of a trade agreement with to expand market access for all of our end, we win. nations classified as the worst offend- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 businesses and our farmers, we need ers of human trafficking. minutes to the gentlewoman from Con- We have already seen the administra- seamless trade facilitation and strong necticut (Ms. DELAURO). tion’s willingness to do whatever it enforcement if we are going to achieve Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in takes to secure a trade deal when it up- that economic growth. opposition to the Trade Facilitation graded the human trafficking ranking This bill contains language from my and Trade Enforcement Act, or the of Malaysia to conclude the TPP nego- PROTECT Act, providing new tools for Customs bill. This legislation has his- tiations. Malaysia was in the same cat- the relevant Federal agencies, for le- torically been a bipartisan bill, but the egory as Iran just 5 months ago. Where gitimate importers and distributors, majority has politicized the Customs are our values with regard to human and for trade-affected domestic indus- legislation by adding several riders life? tries to prevent and combat fraud at that would be harmful to our trade pol- The biggest problem with our econ- our border, not after the fact. That is a icy. omy today is that too many Americans key distinction and a key piece of this The bill undermines our ability to are in jobs that do not pay them legislation. It will allow our seafood address several of the most critical enough to live on. They are struggling. producers, our farmers, and our manu- global issues that we face: climate One of the main reasons for this is sev- facturers to compete on a fair playing change, human trafficking, and immi- eral decades of bad trade policy that field here in our American domestic gration. And it includes no meaningful has shipped millions of jobs overseas, market as we seek open market access method for dealing with one of the big- like the policies in this Customs bill abroad for them as well. gest causes of job loss and wage sup- and the TPP. Additionally, crawfish processors in pression in the United States: currency my State of Louisiana have suffered for manipulation, which has cost our Na- b 1130 15 years because of the unfair dumping tion over 5 million jobs. People in this body like to say that of crawfish from China and other ille- Ironically, world leaders are con- all of the job losses and the wage de- gal sources. In effect, the administra- cluding negotiations today in Paris at pression are because of technology and tion punished domestic crawfish pro- the largest climate summit in history. globalization. It is. It is because of the ducers by forcing them to pay for the They are working hard to hash out an policy choices we have made over the delays caused by Chinese dumpers, by agreement that, as the Sierra Club has years. It is time for us to rewrite the the U.S. insurance companies that pointed out, will be undermined by the rules. posted bond for the duties, and, in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.025 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9290 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 some cases, by the Customs and Border pay their workers, roughly, 18 to 19 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve Patrol, itself. This bill contains an im- percent above other workers within the balance of my time. portant fix that will make sure that that sector; so it is a win for our small Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I our crawfish producers are paid what businesses back home. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from they are owed. It is not a perfect bill. It is the prod- Minnesota (Mr. PAULSEN), who has Mr. Speaker, this legislation, this uct of compromise and bipartisanship. played a key role in advancing our en- Customs reauthorization conference re- I think it advances the ball when it tire progrowth trade agenda. port, will make necessary improve- comes to key enforcement. I encourage Mr. PAULSEN. I thank the chairman ments, not only to ensure fraud is pre- my colleagues to support it. for moving this bill forward and get- vented at our border, but so that our Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ting it one step closer to law after his American industries are treated fairly. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from long-term engagement in trade facili- I urge its support. Illinois (Mr. ROSKAM), who played a tation. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 key role in the language defending our Mr. Speaker and Members, trade fa- minutes to the gentleman from Wis- friend and ally Israel. cilitation and trade is key to growing consin (Mr. KIND), a distinguished Mr. ROSKAM. I thank Chairman our economy. This bill makes needed member of our committee. BRADY. reforms to our Customs procedures; it Mr. KIND. I thank my friend from Mr. Speaker, a couple of years ago, strengthens enforcement measures be- Michigan for yielding. Israel’s Ambassador Michael Oren hind our trade agreements; and it re- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the wrote an opinion piece that got my at- moves unnecessary barriers to trade. committee and as someone who has tention, and he described the waves of The bill couldn’t come at a more im- been involved in the negotiations of attempts to wipe Israel off the map. portant time. Think about it. We are in the legislation before us, I rise in He said the first wave was military, the midst of the opportunity to com- strong support of the Trade Facilita- and we know how that worked: Israel’s plete two of the most ambitious trade tion and Trade Enforcement Act. enemies worked together, and they agreements in our Nation’s history: The bill that we have before us today were not successful in defeating Israel one with countries in the Pacific Rim is not the bill that came out of the back in 1948. The second wave was a and the other with our allies in the Eu- House in June. There are much-needed wave of terror. That is still ongoing, ropean Union. The United States used improvements. As we debate trade pol- but that wave has not been successful. to be at the top. We were at the top for icy and where we are going in the 21st Yet there is a third wave, and the third our efficiency and trade and logistics century global economy, we need wave is, actually, more insidious. The and moving goods across the border, strong enforcement mechanisms so third wave is a movement called the but our Customs procedures have be- that, when we get standards in these Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions come outdated, and we have slipped. Now we have too much paperwork and trade agreements that elevate it as Movement. It is an attempt to take too much inefficiency. This bipartisan being up to us to level the playing field away Israel’s legitimacy, to hold Israel bill streamlines and modernizes our for our workers, for our businesses, and to a standard to which no other coun- Customs system to get us back on for our farmers, we have the tools to try in the world is held. track. So let’s not kid ourselves that this is ensure that those standards are en- Why is trade important? Of course, forced on an appropriate basis, so we an attempt to drive Israel to the nego- the answer is very simple: It is about are able to counter unfair trade prac- tiating table—this movement, that is. jobs. tices as they are applied against us. It is an attempt to wipe Israel off the Trade supports one in five American That is exactly what is in this bill map. It is the smart, long move for the jobs. In my State of Minnesota, more right now. This bill will end any impor- haters of Israel. than 774,000 jobs are connected to tation of products that are made from But, today, in this bill, the House is trade; so trade is driving our economy. the exploitation of child and forced saying we stand with Israel. We stand Many of these jobs are held by people labor, for instance. with Israel, and we are pushing back. who do work at small- and medium- This bill also includes the ENFORCE We are making it the official policy of sized businesses, which are the back- Act, additional tools to enforce the the United States, along with the bone of our economy. In fact, 98 per- provisions that we do negotiate in fu- Trade Promotion Authority Act, which cent of all American exporters are ture trade agreements. says we are going to push back against small- or medium-sized employers. This bill establishes the Interagency state-sponsored BDS activities. There These are jobs that pay more. They pay Trade Enforcement Center for greater is good work here. higher than average wages, and they coordination between our agencies in Mr. Speaker, there are many times pay better salaries for American work- order to enforce provisions that we ne- when people ask: Can’t people get ers. gotiate in trade agreements. along in Congress? The answer is, yes, In addition to supporting American It establishes an enforcement trust we can. This is strongly supported on a jobs, the Customs bill also includes fund, which is due to the hard work my bipartisan basis, and it does two things stronger enforcement tools that are es- friend and colleague from Oregon (Mr. in particular that I want to bring your sential to the trade agreements that BLUMENAUER) put in, so that there are attention to: we have with other countries so that dedicated resources in order to enforce Number one, it works to protect they don’t cheat. It provides fair and the provisions that we fought to American companies from foreign law- strong rules to hold other countries ac- achieve. suits, which is incredibly important be- countable for their unfair trade prac- It establishes a Super 301 section— cause of our strong commercial rela- tices, and it will help tear down bar- again, enhancing the enforcement on tionship with the Israelis. Secondly, it riers that unfairly block our goods those standards that many of us have has a reporting requirement, so it from foreign markets. been fighting for: core labor, environ- makes the administration more mind- Mr. Speaker, for these reasons, I am mental, human rights protections—in ful, and we are going to have more in- excited to see the Customs bill move the body of these trade agreements, formation. forward on a bipartisan basis. It will which are fully enforceable like any I thank Congressman VARGAS, who improve trade facilitation so as to other provision. That Super 301 will was a coauthor with me in some of the move goods and services more effi- give us tools that will enable us to underlying legislation that was adopt- ciently. move forward on that. ed by Chairman BRADY and others. I Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve It also establishes a State Trade and thank all of the conferees. the balance of my time. Export Promotion Program—reauthor- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, how much Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I izing it and funding it—to make it easi- time remains? yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from er for our small businesses and our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- Nebraska (Mr. SMITH), a key member of manufacturers back home to be able to tleman from Michigan has 13 minutes the Ways and Means Committee who is export more easily. We know that remaining, and the gentleman from focused on American agriculture and those exporting companies typically Texas has 161⁄2 minutes remaining. American outerwear.

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Included Meanwhile, coffins with the names of who are the backbone of our country. in the bill are a number of additional, brave Peruvian inspectors are being The middle class is the backbone of our commonsense provisions. dragged through the streets. democracy. In order to have fair trade, For example, the bill fixes a tech- The USTR trumpets its environ- we must have robust tools to enforce nical error which inadvertently in- mental successes; yet the Peruvian the obligations of our trading partners. creased the tariff rates on outerwear. Government is being rewarded for This legislation began as a strong, bi- Not only is this fix important to pro- going backward, not forward, on the partisan trade enforcement bill. It has ducers, retailers, and consumers, but it environment. degenerated into a vehicle for all of the also brings the U.S. back into compli- toxic, special interest promises that b 1145 ance with our commitments under the have been made to secure passage of General Agreement on Tariffs and USTR has never successfully chal- the TPA. They have poisoned a strong Trade. lenged worker abuses. Almost 8 years trade enforcement bill with their de- While I am disappointed we couldn’t after the Administration received a nial of the climate crisis, with their find a path forward on the Miscella- complaint about serious abuses in Gua- turning a blind eye on human traf- neous Tariff Bill process, I am pleased temala, such as the right to work and ficking, and with their refusal to ad- the bill contains language in support of join with other workers without being dress the foreign currency manipula- continued work on this issue. murdered, USTR has not remedied the tion that destroys millions of Amer- The conference report also takes im- complaint. ican jobs. portant steps to strengthen Trade Pro- In Honduras, USTR announced with In terms of the climate crisis, con- motion Authority. TPA is necessary to great fanfare just by coincidence yes- gressional Republicans refuse to ac- ensure that the U.S. gets the best pos- terday that, after 3 long years of delay knowledge the truth of the climate cri- sible deal in trade negotiations as we on child labor and other abuses, it had sis. Pope Francis, on his visit here and move forward, and these agreements a new plan. Well, it is the same type of even before he came and since, has should leverage our country’s compara- plan that failed in Guatemala. We made this climate crisis a priority. It tive advantages in all industries, cer- don’t need new public relation plans. was the subject of his encyclical. He tainly including energy. We need to enforce the law effectively. has said that he is praying for the suc- For this reason, I was happy to see What reason is there conceivably to cess of the historic Paris Climate Sum- the inclusion of language to prevent believe that Vietnam, a country with mit. Faith leaders from the evangelical the administration from using trade one union that is only a branch of the community and across the board are agreements to negotiate very costly Communist Party, will somehow fulfill urging us to answer our moral respon- greenhouse gas emission rules in the its trade obligations under the Trans- sibility to preserve God’s creation. It is United States. I also want to make Pacific Partnership for a complete our responsibility. As God’s creation, sure Nebraska producers can make the overhaul of its system when it takes we have a responsibility to be good most of the opportunities provided by a the Administration almost 8 years to address Guatemala labor concerns? stewards of it and to do so in a way level playing field in order to increase that does not hurt the poor and their exports. More likely, we will simply be joining another race to the bottom with a 60- presentations. I urge my colleagues to support this Just look at what is happening in cent-per-hour Vietnamese wage. important legislation. Paris as opposed to what is happening Just as it lacked the will to enforce Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 here. In Paris, 195 nations have con- environmental and working conditions, minutes to the gentleman from Texas vened to address the climate crisis that USTR prioritized trade even when that (Mr. DOGGETT), another distinguished threatens the health of our commu- member of our committee. meant excusing modern-day slave trade nities and the future that we leave our Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, this in corrupt Malaysia. The bureaucratic children. It is about air pollution. 186 Customs bill fails totally to address a manipulation and indifference to nations have submitted plans to ad- custom that is the custom of the human trafficking in Asia is disgrace- dress the climate crisis and the air pol- USTR: saying one thing and doing an- ful. lution. 146 world leaders personally at- other. The only thing that is transparent tended the conference. Were it possible to legislate trust, to about USTR is the ease of seeing Yet, with this Customs bill, Repub- legislate candor, to legislate fidelity to through its propaganda. Certainly, I licans would bar our trade negotiators public duty, I would be the most enthu- am very concerned about climate from even discussing climate in the siastic supporter this bill could have. change, but the real climate that needs context of a trade agreement. You can- Unfortunately, this proposal represents changing when it comes to our trade not separate climate and commerce. only a very thin, see-through window policy is the climate of indifference We cannot accept Republicans’ willful dressing for a runaway bureaucracy and secrecy at USTR. blindness to this connection and to the that is pursuing its own multinational I ask that you vote against this bill reality of the climate crisis. corporate agenda and ignoring the pub- in order to develop a true pro-trade, Our trade negotiations must honor lic interest. 21st-century American policy that re- our values as a Nation. America must The USTR, in its history, has never flects our basic American values and stand as a bulwark against the atrocity successfully challenged an environ- protects our jobs. of human trafficking wherever it is mental abuse. Though the USTR has Mr. LEVIN. If the chairman does not found. been charged since February 2009 with mind, I would like to yield to the dis- In the week that we mark the 150th preventing trade in illegal logging and tinguished leader. Is that okay, Mr. anniversary of the 13th Amendment in the destruction of Peruvian rain for- Chairman? abolishing slavery in the United States ests, the Environmental Investigation Mr. BRADY of Texas. Yes, sir. or anyplace subject to our jurisdiction, Agency recently reported: ‘‘Illegal log- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it is now this legislation allows countries with ging in Peru and the associated trade my privilege to yield 1 minute to the documented forced labor practices and remains a serious and unabated prob- gentlewoman from California (Ms. brutal human trafficking to enjoy the lem.’’ There has been a ‘‘complete fail- PELOSI), our distinguished leader. benefits of free trade and full access to ure to enforce these obligations . . .’’ Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I thank our markets. One such obligation is a very simple the gentleman for yielding and for his In the Trade Promotion Authority audit to demonstrate whether logs are leadership on behalf of America’s legislation, we prohibited fast-track

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The gentleman from Texas fighting climate change as anything standard, say, for example, for Malay- has 111⁄2 minutes remaining. that is going on in Paris. sia and for other nations failing to ad- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, by the way, Peru is still troubling. I fought hard dress human trafficking. I thank Chairman BRADY for allowing for those provisions. As recently as In terms of currency, Republicans the leader to go out of turn. this week, I have been pushing on the continue to allow foreign currency ma- I reserve the balance of my time. administration to do more. It is cer- nipulation to devastate the competi- Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I tainly better than if we hadn’t enacted tiveness of goods made in America, yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from those provisions before. As a matter of stealing jobs from American workers. Virginia (Mr. GOODLATTE), the chair- fact, that is why we have worked so The American Policy Institute esti- man of the Judiciary Committee. hard to establish the trust fund. mates that foreign currency manipula- Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I I appreciate the cooperation of my tion has already cost millions of Amer- thank the chairman for yielding and friend, the chairman, who has worked hard to make sure there is guaranteed ican jobs and threatens hundreds of for his and other members of the Ways funding for the next 10 years, $30 mil- thousands more in the coming years. and Means Committee’s outstanding lion a year, when the whole USTR We need strong, enforceable currency work on this legislation. I am here to talk about another aspect of it. budget is less than $60 million. standards in our Customs laws. Yet, These trade enforcement provisions Time is short. A temporary ban on Republicans have stripped out this are complex, they are expensive, they State taxation of Internet access is ex- tough, bipartisan provision, cracking are tedious, and they are hard. It takes piring. Section 922 of the conference re- down on currency manipulation in the money to do it. This provision in- port aids taxpayers by making this ban Senate bill. It is time to crack down on cludes—the legislation that I worked permanent. countries who have manipulated their on with Senator CANTWELL—being able currencies for years to protect their in- If the ban on Internet access taxes is to make sure we can do a better job of dustries and undercut American jobs. not renewed, the potential tax burden enforcing it. In any trade legislation, our top re- on Americans would be substantial. It The bill is not perfect, but it is much sponsibility must be to strengthen the is estimated that Internet access tax better than what we had this summer. paychecks of America’s workers. rates could be more than twice the av- It represents movement in directions Since I have lost my voice, let us re- erage rate of all other goods and serv- that we can all take pride in. There are ject this deeply flawed bill. ices. Low-income households could pay a number of provisions that make a Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I 10 times as much as high-income huge difference for the people I rep- yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from households as a share of income. resent in the Pacific Northwest as well Missouri (Mr. SMITH), a member of the Congress has passed numerous tem- as modernizing the Customs provisions. Ways and Means Committee who is porary bans with enormous bipartisan Mr. Speaker, I respectfully suggest fighting for American agriculture, fur- support. Earlier this year a permanent that this is a step forward. I look for- niture, and other local businesses. ban passed the House by voice vote. ward to working with my colleagues to Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, Section 922 merely prevents Internet make sure that it is, in fact, enforced I rise in support of the conference re- access taxes and unfair multiple or dis- in the future so that we can get the port. criminatory taxes on e-commerce. It benefits people are talking about. Right now there are over 120 anti- does not tackle the issue of Internet Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I dumping and countervailing duty cases sales taxes. My committee is working yield myself 15 seconds. against China. When China violates the assiduously on that issue and making I do want to thank the gentleman rules of international trade, small- and progress. from Oregon for his very thoughtful, medium-sized manufacturers in Mis- Studies show that taxes affect Inter- constructive efforts to help us craft the souri and across America are harmed. net adoption rates. As price rises, de- right trade enforcement remedies. The ENFORCE Act included in this re- mand falls. The Internet has become an Going forward, I look forward to work- port would strengthen America’s abil- indispensable gateway to scientific, ing with you on other trade remedy ity to identify and go after those who educational, and economic opportuni- issues. break international law. ties. Section 922 preserves unfettered I appreciate the gentlewoman from One company in Missouri found itself access to one of the most unique gate- Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) whose hard unfairly competing against an illegal ways to knowledge and engines of self- work, along with that of the Michigan product originating from China, but improvement in all of human history. delegation, enhanced our hand on cur- using a fake address. The ENFORCE I thank the conferees for including rency manipulation. 1 Act allows this company to now take this protaxpayer collision. I urge my Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 ⁄2 minutes to real and meaningful action against for- colleagues’ support. the gentlewoman from Michigan (Mrs. eign perpetrators. Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 MILLER). Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. This spring, as the Ways and Means minutes to the gentleman from Oregon Speaker, I come from southeast Michi- Committee worked on TPA, there were (Mr. BLUMENAUER), a distinguished gan, which is home of America’s do- many constructive conversations about member of our committee. mestic auto industry where we build what our trade enforcement bill was Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I absolutely the finest quality cars and going to look like. I am grateful to rise in support of the bill today, which trucks on Earth. We know our products Speaker RYAN, Chairman BRADY, Mr. is in a much better form than the bill can compete against anyone anywhere TIBERI, and Mr. BOUSTANY for their I opposed this summer. Yes, there are in the world. All we ask for is a level willingness to work with me to get the still terrible, extraneous provisions. playing field. ENFORCE Act included in this bill. It Climate is the worst example, but was a team effort, and the bill we have that is actually going to be more of an b 1200 before us reflects that. embarrassment to my Republican Unfortunately, American car compa- American workers and American friends in the future, that they trotted nies have suffered decades of economic products can compete with anybody in this out at a time that the rest of the devastation due to unfair currency ma- the world. When countries cheat, our world is working in Paris to try and nipulation practices from overseas manufacturers are significantly deal with it. As a practical matter, it is competitors, like Japan, China, and harmed. This bill helps end those un- not going to make that much dif- South Korea. fair practices. ference. That is why I support this bill, Mr. I urge my colleagues to support the I disagree with my learned friend, the Speaker. After decades of doing noth- conference report. ranking member. There will not be a ing—decades of doing nothing—this bill

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.029 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9293 contains very strong measures to pro- currency manipulation provision is one The point being, Mr. Speaker, once tect American products from nations of them. Congress imposes a tax, it seems like it that manipulate their currency. I am pleased to be here to be able to never goes away. But, shock, in this Now, there will be a three-part test say that there were those that had sig- legislation, it prohibits a tax that is al- that will identify countries that ma- nificant heartburn over trade pro- ready being collected in some States. nipulate their currency and, once iden- motion authority. I am one of them. Some States tax Internet access. tified, they must be reported to Con- There were two provisions that I so This bill does away with that tax. gress, and action must be taken. badly wanted to be included within the But it fairly allows States like Texas I certainly appreciate the help of the TPA legislation, because I have a bit of to phase it out until 2020. Good com- House leadership as well as the Com- a history of working to keep the immi- promise. So let’s eliminate a tax on mittee on Ways and Means, because gration components out of trade deals. Americans. these provisions will level the playing Congress needs to be passing immigra- Mr. Speaker, don’t get too excited. field, Mr. Speaker. tion law, not trade negotiators. We may be eliminating one tax, but All of us want free trade, but it must Well, that language is an amendment that war tax over 100 years ago that be fair trade. that is in here in the conference report, was implemented-still exists. Maybe Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 along with language that prohibits the we will get around to eliminating that minute to the gentlewoman from negotiations under trade promotion au- eventually. Michigan (Mrs. DINGELL). thority on climate change. So we are And that is just the way it is. Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise protected from executive decisions im- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve with nothing but the utmost respect posed upon this Congress and a usurpa- the balance of my time. for my colleague from Michigan and tion of article I authority by two Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, agree with her on the need to address pieces of language in here: No negotia- free trade is enforceable trade. currency manipulation. tions under TPA can include climate I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman Mr. Speaker, when the Committee on change under this language; and no ne- from Indiana (Mrs. WALORSKI), who has Ways and Means first began consid- gotiations under TPA can include im- fought for enforceable trade laws. ering this bill, it represented a real op- migration. Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise portunity to improve our system of Congress can speak to that, but they in strong support of the conference re- trade and eliminate loopholes that cannot negotiate that under TPA. That port before us. Manufacturing is crit- allow foreign nations and bad actors to is very important to me. It is impor- ical to the Hoosier economy and my avoid our trade laws. Currency manipu- tant to a lot of people across this coun- district. A study by the Economic Pol- lation is the number one trade abuse try. I am standing here saying thank icy Institute found that manufacturing that must be addressed. you to now-Speaker RYAN, who nego- jobs account for almost 17 percent of Unfortunately, this bill has become tiated this with me and others. He re- all jobs in Indiana. That is the highest the Christmas tree of the holiday sea- grets that he wasn’t able to shake my rate in the Nation. Manufacturing jobs son, and it is being used to put lipstick hand as chairman of the Committee on account for 23.1 percent of the jobs in on the pig that is our current trade ne- Ways and Means. That is fine with me, my district, second highest in the Na- gotiations. It ties our negotiators’ Mr. Speaker. tion. hands on even negotiating common I am happy to shake the hand of This legislation will make our manu- emissions standards by restricting any KEVIN BRADY as chairman of the Com- facturers so much more competitive by consideration of climate issues, and it mittee on Ways and Means, and say to eliminating the red tape and removing prevents them from negotiating immi- a number of people who had significant supply chain bottlenecks. It provides gration-related language as well. Fur- apprehension about whether this would new tools to tackle evasion of U.S. ther, it weakens existing trade laws de- come together on all of the language trade remedies and intellectual prop- signed to prevent human trafficking. necessary to get support for trade pro- erty theft. The ribbon on this Christmas sur- motion authority, to say to them upon To be sure, I would like to have seen prise is a totally new provision on the passage of this conference report a new miscellaneous tariff bill process, Internet taxation that isn’t even in the here today and the anticipated signa- and I thank the new chairman for his jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways ture, merry Christmas to all of you commitment to finding a path forward and Means and could have unintended who wanted to step down the line to on that. But, Mr. Speaker, I whole- consequences that could bankrupt local preserve article I authority for the heartedly urge my colleagues to sup- governments. United States Congress. port this legislation that will help There are good provisions at the core Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I reserve manufacturers in my district and of this bill to help improve our Cus- the balance of my time. across the country. toms system, but they are outweighed Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 by the political gamesmanship that has yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from minute to the gentleman from Virginia made this legislation impossible to Texas (Mr. POE), my friend and col- (Mr. CONNOLLY). support. We have seen far too many league and neighbor. Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I other examples of last-minute political Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend from Michigan for his provisions inserted in bills over the support free and fair trade. Where I graciousness. I rise in support of the years, and we risk unintended con- come from in Houston, Texas, we are Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforce- sequences of these political provisions an export city. We make a lot of ment Act of 2015. It is a significant im- as well. things, and we sell them all over the provement over the original Customs Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I world, so I support trade. bill, which I opposed. yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Let’s go back to the year 1898, Mr. There are human trafficking report- Iowa (Mr. KING), who worked hard to Speaker. The Spanish-American War ing requirements that have been added. ensure that trade agreements are for existed then. To help finance the war, There is currency language that ex- expanding trade, not expanding immi- Congress taxed a newfangled contrap- pands U.S. action on currency manipu- gration. tion called the telephone. The war was lation. It codifies the ENFORCE Act, Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I over. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough some of the most strict enforcement thank the chairman of the Committee Riders had stormed San Juan Hill be- provisions ever on trade by U.S. legis- on Ways and Means—and I am de- fore the tax was actually completely lation. It creates an interagency trade lighted he is the chairman of the Com- collected, but World War I came enforcement center. It creates a trade mittee on Ways and Means—for yield- around, and the tax reemerged. enforcement trust fund. It provides ing. Mr. Speaker, that war tax over 100 protections for small businesses and I rise in support of the conference re- years ago is still on your telephone bans child and forced labor. port of the Customs bill. It has got bill. You pick up your phone bill, and if I would prefer to see stronger many provisions within it which I am you have a landline, you are still pay- proenvironmental provisions, but this happy about and happy to support. The ing that war tax. enforcement bill, trade enforcement

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.036 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9294 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 bill is a significant move forward. I am As I said earlier, it establishes an en- of the U.S. Trade Representative and pleased to support the underlying legis- forcement center that is already exist- we have more access to negotiating lation and the conference report. I ing. It renews Super 301. There is no rounds; working with Chairman ROYCE thank all who contributed to it. need to do that. The administration of California on human trafficking; Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, how much has the ability to do that already. It working with Chairman CHABOT of Ohio time remains on both sides? does set up an enforcement trust fund, on small business provisions; working The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- but there is no appropriation of the with Mr. CRENSHAW of Florida to en- tleman from Michigan has 4 minutes money. Enforcement is already under- sure that there are trade preferences remaining. The gentleman from Texas appropriated. So now we are setting up for Nepal as they struggle in this bill; also has 4 minutes remaining. a new trust fund without any indica- and working with Mr. WALDEN, Mr. Mr. LEVIN. I yield myself the re- tion that it is going to be appropriated. REICHERT, Mr. REED, and Mr. BOUSTANY maining time. This bill is very close in spirit and in on key provisions. Mr. Speaker, let me first address cli- language to the bill that almost all of I say all that to make the case this is mate change. It is interesting that us on the Democratic side voted a bipartisan measure. It is thoughtful, some of the people who speak in favor against. I urge strong opposition to it is effective, it is long overdue, and it say how regrettable it is that this pro- this conference report. vision is even here. The gentleman is important to expanding trade and Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance from Iowa made clear why this provi- making that effective here in America. of my time. sion is here. It was an effort to get I urge its support. votes for TPA. b 1215 Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. My feeling is, no matter how people Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I voted on TPA, they should oppose this yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, today, we are conference report. One of the reasons sume. making critical changes to our domestic trade relates to global warming. It is really Expanding trade and giving our laws to ensure that U.S. companies compete disgraceful this provision is here at the American workers and companies more on a level playing field. Manufacturers in my same time virtually everybody in the opportunities around the world creates district have suffered a competitive disadvan- world is trying to address climate jobs here in America: better paychecks, tage from trade cheaters in China and other change. better opportunities, and a stronger foreign countries that don’t follow the trade I just want to read the exact lan- economy for our country. Critical to rules we already have on the books. guage. It says: to ensure that trade that is to make sure our trade agree- Unfortunately, there are companies in China agreements do not establish obliga- ments and trade rules are enforced. who cheat. American companies cannot com- tions for the U.S. regarding greenhouse That is what this bill is all about. pete with products that are subsidized by for- gas emission measures. This bill establishes the strongest en- eign governments and therefore priced below That is the exact language. There is forcement and revenue laws ever put market value. American companies waste val- no way to fuzz it over. There is no way on the books in the United States of uable time and legal fees bringing cases to fuzz it over. against unfairly subsidized products that are Let me just, then, say a word about America. It incorporates issues against currency manipulation; protections dumped into the United States. When Amer- currency. This conference report de- ican companies win these dumping cases, letes a meaningful, very, very concrete and remedies on a number of other areas within our economy that never they deserve to have the penalties enforced. way to address currency manipulation. Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, American com- The language here in this conference before have been placed into effect; and panies have not been competing on a level bill just essentially, in the end, says it creates a working trust fund, a playing field. Those same trade cheaters that nothing that is meaningful. source of existing revenue, to focus on It says: If the President determines enforcing those rules. dumped their goods into our U.S. markets are there is a problem with a country’s It also streamlines the way we do adding insult to injury by evading the duty or currency—it won’t even mention the trade in America. That is important as penalty. When they ship the product from a words ‘‘currency manipulation’’—then well, because it is important for con- country that doesn’t have a penalty for dump- the President shall do such-and-such— sumers to lower prices. It is important ing, they are skipping out on paying the pen- things he can already do—and there is for our local businesses as they manu- alty for cheating in the first place. a waiver for the President if he doesn’t facture products to sell and compete We need a better referee to level the play- want to take any of the steps. both here in America and around the ing field. We need the penalties to be en- The currency provision essentially world. In fact, it has been more than a forced. That’s why I negotiated for the inclu- takes away what was in the Senate decade since we have reauthorized Cus- sion of the ENFORCE Act in the final Customs bill, and we passed the same or a simi- toms and those processes. Bill and defended their importance throughout lar measure a number of years ago. So This is about modernizing it, making this Conference process. that is as to currency. This is very it more efficient, more effective, more This bill will ensure that Customs and Bor- much in the wrong direction. accountable, all of which helps grow der Protection (CBP) must investigate cases The same is true in terms of human our economy and helps working class of duty evasion within 300 days. If for some trafficking. Essentially what it says is: families. reason CBP begins rubberstamping these de- If a country is in tier 3—the worst in As important from our side of the cisions, the company can go to a U.S. court terms of human trafficking—and takes aisle, this fulfills the commitment of to have the case reviewed. These are critical some concrete steps, they can still re- then-chairman of the Ways and Means reforms that are necessary to ensure that ceive all the benefits of a trade nego- Committee, PAUL RYAN, and our lead- American companies are on a level playing tiation, even if they still have the most ership to the Members in the House to field. I thank my colleagues and friends Mr. egregious conditions in their country make this an even better law. And we MCHENRY, Mr. TIBERI, Chairman BRADY, on human trafficking, both sex and have succeeded, working with Rep- Speaker RYAN, Dr. BOUSTANY, Mr. SMITH, and labor human trafficking. That is really resentatives KING and SESSIONS on im- the Steel Caucus for working with me on this also, I think, worse than unwarranted. migration language, to make sure this important reform. Let me just finish by saying a few is a trade-only agreement; working Every foreign company wants to sell their words about enforcement. I guess no with members of the Steel Caucus— goods on American store shelves to American one has worked, if I might say, more Representatives BARLETTA, MURPHY, consumers. We must make sure we have the than I have in terms of enforceability. DAVIS, BOST, and many others—to en- tools we need at the border to prevent foreign The provisions that we have put in sure that we have strong remedies in trade cheaters from sneaking their goods onto place—for example, those regarding those areas; working with Representa- our shelves without paying the appropriate du- worker rights, environment, and medi- tive MILLER and the Michigan delega- ties. We must protect American manufacturers cines—need to be enforced. The prob- tion against currency manipulation; and American jobs from trade cheaters. lem with this legislation is, in most of working successfully with Representa- Additionally, I urge support for this bill be- the cases, it really doesn’t change any- tive ZINKE of Montana to make sure cause of critical protections against misguided thing much, if at all. there is strong oversight of the Office attempts to use trade agreements to rewrite

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.038 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9295 our domestic immigration laws and environ- Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Further lost one of its longstanding staff, who mental regulations. While this bill is not per- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016’’. has been associated with the legislative fect, the permanent improvements to our trade MOTION OFFERED BY MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY branch for 25 years: Chuck Turner. We laws and the bans on misuse of trade agree- Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. mourn his loss. As soon as we have fur- ments make it worthy of our support. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. ther details on services, we will provide The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time The SPEAKER pro tempore. The that information to the House. for debate has expired. Clerk will designate the motion. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Pursuant to House Resolution 560, The text of the motion is as follows: my time. the previous question is ordered. Mr. Rogers of Kentucky moves that the Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield MOTION TO RECOMMIT House concur in the Senate amendments to myself such time as I may consume. Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, I have a H.R. 2250. Mr. Speaker, I rise in half-hearted motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- support of the continuing resolution The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the ant to House Resolution 560, the mo- before us. While it saves hardworking gentleman opposed to the conference tion shall be debatable for 1 hour Americans and our economy from a report? equally divided and controlled by the disastrous government shutdown, it re- Mr. DOGGETT. Yes, Mr. Speaker. chair and ranking minority member of flects a failure of Congress to carry out Given all the injustices promoted by the Committee on Appropriations. one of our most basic constitutional re- this conference report, I am strongly The gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. sponsibilities. opposed to it. ROGERS) and the gentlewoman from It has been 21⁄2 months since the be- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The New York (Mrs. LOWEY) each will con- ginning of fiscal year 2016 and 6 weeks Clerk will report the motion to recom- trol 30 minutes. since we passed a bipartisan, 2-year mit. The Chair recognizes the gentleman budget agreement to set the guidelines The Clerk read as follows: from Kentucky. for appropriations. There is no good Mr. Doggett moves to recommit the con- GENERAL LEAVE reason we should not have passed ference report on the bill H.R. 644 to the Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. spending bills by now to keep the gov- committee on conference with instructions Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that ernment operating for the 2016 fiscal to the managers on the part of the House all Members may have 5 legislative year. to— The bill before us today should be bi- (1) disagree to subsections (b) and (e) of days in which to revise and extend section 914 of the conference substitute rec- their remarks and include extraneous partisan legislation that makes crucial ommended by the committee of conference; material on the further consideration investments in biomedical research, and of H.R. 2250. job training, and national security. (2) insist on sections 701 through 706 of the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there The bill before us today should provide Senate amendment to the bill as passed the objection to the request of the gen- relief from harmful sequester caps that House. tleman from Kentucky? are hurting economic growth and fami- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The mo- There was no objection. lies’ pocketbooks. Instead, Repub- tion is not debatable. Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. licans’ insistence on including dan- Without objection, the previous ques- Speaker, I yield myself such time as I gerous, harmful policies in the spend- tion is ordered on the motion to recom- may consume. ing bills has halted progress. mit. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present Since the budget agreement, ter- There was no objection. H.R. 2250, a short-term continuing res- rorist attacks in Paris and San The SPEAKER pro tempore. The olution that will fund the government Bernardino have brought to bear the question is on the motion to recommit. through December 16. need for improved security and closure The question was taken; and the As you know, our current funding in lax gun safety laws. Yet the major- Speaker pro tempore announced that mechanism expires today, at midnight. ity wants to continue to deny even the noes appeared to have it. At this point, it is, unfortunately, nec- basic research on causes of gun vio- Mr. DOGGETT. Mr. Speaker, on that essary for us to have a little more time lence at the Centers for Disease Con- I demand the yeas and nays. to complete our negotiations. trol, not to mention we should be act- The yeas and nays were ordered. This continuing resolution extends ing immediately to stop the legal pur- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- current levels of funding for critical chase of guns by those on terrorist ant to clause 8 of rule XX, and the government programs for 5 additional watch lists, an amendment I have in- order of the House of today, further days, ensuring our government stays troduced four times in 5 years that has proceedings on this question will be open until midnight next Wednesday. been defeated every time in committee. postponed. The Senate passed this same bill yes- The process has stalled because Re- f terday. So, with approval in the House, publicans insist on demonizing legal, LEGISLATIVE BRANCH this bill will go to the President today. women’s reproductive health decisions, APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2016 I believe we are making good even putting women’s jobs at risk if progress, Mr. Speaker, on a final, full- their employers do not agree with their Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. year appropriations package. While I health choices. Speaker, pursuant to House Resolution had hoped that we would be done by And finally, 2015 is on track to be the 560, I call up the bill (H.R. 2250) making this point, there are still many moving hottest year on record, with droughts appropriations for the Legislative pieces. It is my hope and expectation leading to hunger and wildfires, and Branch for the fiscal year ending Sep- that the final omnibus legislation will rising sea levels threatening to wipe tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes, be completed by this new deadline. away island nations. Yet Republicans with the Senate amendments thereto, Mr. Speaker, I am not the biggest fan demand measures that harm the envi- and ask for its immediate consider- of continuing resolutions. They tend to ronment, put the health and safety of ation. be wasteful and inefficient. However, at Americans, their children, and the en- The Clerk read the title of the bill. this point, I see this procedure today as tire planet at risk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The the best way forward. This continuing I hope my colleagues will work to- Clerk will designate the Senate amend- resolution is very short and limited in gether in the coming 5 days to agree on ments. scope, simply buying us enough time to appropriations bills that invest in bio- Senate amendments: wrap up our negotiations and bring a medical research, education, infra- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- full-year bill to the floor without a structure, job training, and a strong sert the following: lapse in important government serv- national defense. Together, we can pro- That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 ices. I urge my colleagues to support vide opportunities for hardworking (Public Law 114–53) is amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting this bill. families and build a 21st century work- ‘‘December 16, 2015’’. Before closing, Mr. Speaker, I have a force and a secure America. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Further Con- sad announcement to make. On Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance tinuing Appropriations Act, 2016’’. Wednesday morning, the committee of my time.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE7.016 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9296 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Fudge Lowey Ryan (OH) Poe (TX) Royce Valadao Speaker, I yield back the balance of Gabbard Lujan Grisham Sa´ nchez, Linda Poliquin Russell Wagner Garamendi (NM) T. Posey Salmon Walberg my time. Graham Luja´ n, Ben Ray Sarbanes Price, Tom Sanford Walden The SPEAKER pro tempore. All time Grayson (NM) Schakowsky Ratcliffe Scalise Walker for debate has expired. Green, Al Lynch Schiff Reed Scott, Austin Walorski Reichert Sensenbrenner Walters, Mimi Pursuant to House Resolution 560, Grijalva Maloney, Scott (VA) Gutie´rrez Carolyn Scott, David Renacci Shimkus Weber (TX) the previous question is ordered. Hahn Maloney, Sean Serrano Ribble Shuster Webster (FL) Rice (NY) Simpson Wenstrup The question is on the motion to con- Hastings Matsui Sewell (AL) Heck (WA) McCollum Rice (SC) Smith (MO) Westerman cur by the gentleman from Kentucky Sherman Higgins McDermott Rigell Smith (NE) Whitfield Sinema (Mr. ROGERS). Himes McGovern Roby Smith (NJ) Williams The motion to concur was agreed to. Hinojosa McNerney Sires Roe (TN) Smith (TX) Wilson (SC) Slaughter A motion to reconsider was laid on Honda Meng Rogers (AL) Stefanik Wittman Hoyer Moore Smith (WA) Rogers (KY) Stewart Womack the table. Huffman Moulton Speier Rohrabacher Stutzman Woodall Swalwell (CA) f Israel Murphy (FL) Rokita Thompson (PA) Yoder Jackson Lee Nadler Takai Rooney (FL) Thornberry Yoho b 1230 Jeffries Napolitano Takano Ros-Lehtinen Tiberi Young (AK) Johnson (GA) Neal Thompson (CA) Roskam Tipton Young (IA) ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Johnson, E. B. Norcross Thompson (MS) Ross Trott Young (IN) Jones O’Rourke Titus Rothfus Turner Zeldin PRO TEMPORE Kaptur Pallone Tonko Rouzer Upton Zinke Keating Pascrell Torres The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Kelly (IL) Payne NOT VOTING—22 ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the order Tsongas Kennedy Pelosi Van Hollen Aguilar Guinta Pompeo of the House of today, proceedings will Kilmer Perlmutter Vargas Bishop (UT) Harper Sanchez, Loretta Kirkpatrick resume on questions previously post- Peters Veasey Boyle, Brendan Jenkins (KS) Schrader Langevin Peterson Vela F. Johnson, Sam Schweikert poned. Larsen (WA) Pingree DeFazio Kildee Vela´ zquez Sessions Votes will be taken in the following Larson (CT) Pocan Fincher Kuster Visclosky Stivers order: Lawrence Polis Gallego Meadows Westmoreland Lee Price (NC) Walz Green, Gene Nolan The motion to recommit the con- Levin Quigley Wasserman ference report on H.R. 644; Lewis Rangel Schultz b 1257 Adoption of the conference report on Lieu, Ted Richmond Waters, Maxine Watson Coleman Messrs. FLEISCHMANN, MILLER of H.R. 644, if ordered; Lipinski Roybal-Allard Loebsack Ruiz Welch Florida, AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, And agreeing to the Speaker’s ap- Lofgren Ruppersberger Wilson (FL) GRIFFITH, MCHENRY, and MEEKS proval of the Journal, if ordered. Lowenthal Rush Yarmuth changed their vote from ‘‘yea’’ to The first electronic vote will be con- ‘‘nay.’’ ducted as a 15-minute vote. Remaining NAYS—239 Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. NADLER, Mrs. electronic votes will be conducted as 5- Abraham Dold Kelly (PA) KIRKPATRICK, Messrs. SMITH of minute votes. Aderholt Donovan Kind Allen Duffy King (IA) Washington and PETERS changed f Amash Duncan (SC) King (NY) their vote from ‘‘nay’’ to ‘‘yea.’’ Amodei Duncan (TN) Kinzinger (IL) So the motion to recommit was re- CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 644, Babin Ellmers (NC) Kline Barletta Emmer (MN) Knight jected. TRADE FACILITATION AND Barr Farenthold Labrador The result of the vote was announced TRADE ENFORCEMENT ACT OF Barton Fitzpatrick LaHood as above recorded. 2015 Benishek Fleischmann LaMalfa Beyer Fleming Lamborn The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Bilirakis Flores Lance question is on the conference report. finished business is the question on Bishop (MI) Forbes Latta The question was taken; and the agreeing to the motion to recommit Black Fortenberry LoBiondo Blackburn Foxx Long Speaker pro tempore announced that the conference report on the bill (H.R. Blum Franks (AZ) Loudermilk the ayes appeared to have it. Blumenauer Frelinghuysen Love 644) to reauthorize trade facilitation RECORDED VOTE Bost Garrett Lucas and trade enforcement functions and Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I demand a activities, and for other purposes, of- Boustany Gibbs Luetkemeyer Brady (TX) Gibson Lummis recorded vote. fered by the gentleman from Texas Brat Gohmert MacArthur A recorded vote was ordered. Bridenstine Goodlatte Marchant (Mr. DOGGETT), on which the yeas and The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a nays were ordered. Brooks (AL) Gosar Marino Brooks (IN) Gowdy Massie 5-minute vote. The Clerk will redesignate the mo- Buchanan Granger McCarthy The vote was taken by electronic de- tion. Buck Graves (GA) McCaul Bucshon Graves (LA) McClintock vice, and there were—ayes 256, noes 158, The Clerk redesignated the motion. not voting 19, as follows: The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Burgess Graves (MO) McHenry Byrne Griffith McKinley [Roll No. 693] question is on the motion to recommit. Calvert Grothman McMorris The vote was taken by electronic de- Carter (GA) Guthrie Rodgers AYES—256 vice, and there were—yeas 172, nays Carter (TX) Hanna McSally Abraham Bridenstine Costa Chabot Hardy Meehan Aderholt Brooks (AL) Costello (PA) 239, not voting 22, as follows: Chaffetz Harris Meeks Allen Brooks (IN) Cramer [Roll No. 692] Clawson (FL) Hartzler Messer Amodei Buchanan Crawford Coffman Heck (NV) Mica YEAS—172 Ashford Buck Crenshaw Cole Hensarling Miller (FL) Babin Bucshon Cuellar Adams Castor (FL) Delaney Collins (GA) Herrera Beutler Miller (MI) Barletta Burgess Culberson Ashford Castro (TX) DeLauro Collins (NY) Hice, Jody B. Moolenaar Barr Byrne Curbelo (FL) Bass Chu, Judy DelBene Comstock Hill Mooney (WV) Barton Calvert Davis, Rodney Beatty Cicilline DeSaulnier Conaway Holding Mullin Benishek Carter (GA) Denham Becerra Clark (MA) Deutch Cook Hudson Mulvaney Bera Carter (TX) Dent Bera Clarke (NY) Dingell Cooper Huelskamp Murphy (PA) Beyer Chabot DeSantis Bishop (GA) Clay Doggett Costa Huizenga (MI) Neugebauer Bilirakis Chaffetz DesJarlais Bonamici Cleaver Doyle, Michael Costello (PA) Hultgren Newhouse Bishop (MI) Clawson (FL) Diaz-Balart Brady (PA) Clyburn F. Cramer Hunter Noem Bishop (UT) Clyburn Dold Brown (FL) Cohen Duckworth Crawford Hurd (TX) Nugent Black Coffman Donovan Brownley (CA) Connolly Edwards Crenshaw Hurt (VA) Nunes Blackburn Cole Duffy Bustos Conyers Ellison Culberson Issa Olson Blum Collins (GA) Duncan (SC) Butterfield Courtney Engel Curbelo (FL) Jenkins (WV) Palazzo Blumenauer Collins (NY) Duncan (TN) Capps Crowley Eshoo Davis, Rodney Johnson (OH) Palmer Bonamici Comstock Ellmers (NC) Capuano Cuellar Esty Denham Jolly Paulsen Bost Conaway Emmer (MN) Ca´ rdenas Cummings Farr Dent Jordan Pearce Boustany Connolly Farenthold Carney Davis (CA) Fattah DeSantis Joyce Perry Brady (TX) Cook Farr Carson (IN) Davis, Danny Foster DesJarlais Katko Pittenger Brat Cooper Fitzpatrick Cartwright DeGette Frankel (FL) Diaz-Balart Kelly (MS) Pitts

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:35 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.043 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9297 Fleischmann Lance Roe (TN) Murphy (FL) Ruppersberger Thompson (CA) surgery and missed the following votes. Had I Fleming Larsen (WA) Rogers (AL) Nadler Rush Thompson (MS) been present I would have voted: Flores Latta Rogers (KY) Napolitano Ryan (OH) Titus Forbes Lipinski Rohrabacher Neal Sa´ nchez, Linda Tonko On vote 690, On Ordering the Previous Fortenberry LoBiondo Rokita Norcross T. Torres Question for consideration of the conference Foxx Long Rooney (FL) O’Rourke Sarbanes Tsongas report to accompany H.R. 644, the Trade Fa- Franks (AZ) Loudermilk Pallone Schakowsky Ros-Lehtinen Van Hollen cilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, and for Frelinghuysen Love Roskam Pascrell Schiff Vargas Payne Scott (VA) Garrett Lucas Ross Veasey consideration of the Senate amendments to Gibbs Luetkemeyer Pelosi Scott, David Rothfus Vela H.R. 2250, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Gibson Lummis Perlmutter Serrano Rouzer Vela´ zquez Gohmert MacArthur Pingree Sherman On vote 691, On Agreeing to the Resolution Royce Walz Goodlatte Marchant Russell Pocan Sires providing for the consideration of the con- Gosar Marino Polis Slaughter Wasserman ference report to accompany H.R. 644 and for Salmon Schultz Gowdy Massie Sanford Price (NC) Smith (NJ) consideration of the Senate amendments to Granger McCarthy Quigley Smith (WA) Waters, Maxine Scalise Watson Coleman H.R. 2250, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Graves (GA) McCaul Scott, Austin Rangel Speier Richmond Swalwell (CA) Welch Graves (LA) McClintock Sensenbrenner On vote 692, On the Motion to Recommit Roybal-Allard Takai Wilson (FL) Graves (MO) McHenry Sewell (AL) Conference Report with Instructions of H.R. Ruiz Takano Yarmuth Griffith McKinley Shimkus Grothman McMorris 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforce- Shuster NOT VOTING—19 Guinta Rodgers ment Act of 2015, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ Simpson Guthrie McSally Aguilar Jenkins (KS) Sanchez, Loretta Sinema On vote 693, On Agreeing to the Con- Hanna Meehan Boyle, Brendan Johnson, Sam Schrader Smith (MO) ference Report to H.R. 644, the Trade Facilita- Hardy Meeks F. Kildee Smith (NE) Schweikert Harris Messer DeFazio Kuster tion and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, I Smith (TX) Sessions Hartzler Mica Fincher Meadows would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Stefanik Stivers Heck (NV) Miller (FL) Green, Gene Nolan Stewart Westmoreland PERSONAL EXPLANATION Hensarling Miller (MI) Harper Pompeo Stutzman Herrera Beutler Moolenaar Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Thompson (PA) Hice, Jody B. Mooney (WV) b 1304 Thornberry I was unable to vote on Friday, December 11, Hill Mullin So the conference report was agreed 2015 on the five-day Continuing Resolution Hinojosa Mulvaney Tiberi Holding Murphy (PA) Tipton to. and the Conference Report for the Customs Hudson Neugebauer Trott The result of the vote was announced bill due to a family engagement in my district Huelskamp Newhouse Turner as above recorded. in Houston. Huizenga (MI) Noem Upton Valadao A motion to reconsider was laid on If I had been able to vote that day, I would Hultgren Nugent the table. Hunter Nunes Visclosky have voted as follows: on the Motion on Or- Hurd (TX) Olson Wagner Stated for: dering the Previous Question on the Rule pro- Walberg Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Hurt (VA) Palazzo viding for consideration of the Senate Amend- Issa Palmer Walden on rollcall No. 693 I was unable to vote due Walker ments to H.R. 2250, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Jenkins (WV) Paulsen to the death of my wife Shirley. Had I been Johnson (GA) Pearce Walorski On H. Res. 560, the rule providing for con- present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Johnson (OH) Perry Walters, Mimi sideration of the Senate Amendments to H.R. Weber (TX) PERSONAL EXPLANATION Johnson, E. B. Peters 2250 and Conference Report to H.R. 644, I Jolly Peterson Webster (FL) Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. Wenstrup would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Jordan Pittenger 687 on the motion to suspend the Rules and Joyce Pitts Westerman On the Democratic Motion to Recommit the Pass, as Amended, the DHS Science and Katko Poe (TX) Whitfield Conference Report to H.R. 644, I would have Kelly (MS) Poliquin Williams Technology Reform and Improvement Act of Kelly (PA) Posey Wilson (SC) 2015, I am not recorded. Had I been present, voted ‘‘yea.’’ Wittman Kind Price, Tom I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ On Agreeing to the Conference Report to King (IA) Ratcliffe Womack accompany H.R. 644—Trade Facilitation and King (NY) Reed Woodall On rollcall No. 688 on the motion to Table Kinzinger (IL) Reichert Yoder Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair, I am not re- Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H. Rept. Kline Renacci Yoho corded. Had I been present, I would have 114–376), I would have vote ‘‘no.’’ Knight Ribble Young (AK) voted ‘‘aye.’’ Labrador Rice (NY) Young (IA) f LaHood Rice (SC) Young (IN) On rollcall No. 689 on the motion to sus- LaMalfa Rigell Zeldin pend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, First THE JOURNAL Lamborn Roby Zinke Responder Identification of Emergency Needs The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. in Disaster Situations Act, I am not recorded. NOES—158 HULTGREN). The unfinished business is Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ the question on agreeing to the Speak- Adams DelBene Jeffries On rollcall No. 690 on ordering the previous er’s approval of the Journal, which the Amash DeSaulnier Jones question on the rule providing for consider- Bass Deutch Kaptur Chair will put de novo. Beatty Dingell Keating ation of both the Conference Report to Ac- The question is on the Speaker’s ap- Becerra Doggett Kelly (IL) company H.R. 644—Trade Facilitation and proval of the Journal. Bishop (GA) Doyle, Michael Kennedy Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 and the Sen- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- Brady (PA) F. Kilmer ate amendments to H.R. 2250—Further Con- Brown (FL) Duckworth Kirkpatrick nal stands approved. Brownley (CA) Edwards Langevin tinuing Appropriations Act, 2016, I am not re- Bustos Ellison Larson (CT) corded. Had I been present, I would have f Butterfield Engel Lawrence voted ‘‘aye.’’ Capps Eshoo Lee On rollcall No. 691 on the rule providing for REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Capuano Esty Levin AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1301 Ca´ rdenas Fattah Lewis consideration of both the Conference Report Carney Foster Lieu, Ted to Accompany H.R. 644—Trade Facilitation Mr. ZINKE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Carson (IN) Frankel (FL) Loebsack and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 and the mous consent that my name be re- Cartwright Fudge Lofgren Senate amendments to H.R. 2250—Further Castor (FL) Gabbard Lowenthal moved as a cosponsor of H.R. 1301. Castro (TX) Gallego Lowey Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016, I am not The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Chu, Judy Garamendi Lujan Grisham recorded. Had I been present, I would have objection to the request of the gen- Cicilline Graham (NM) voted ‘‘aye.’’ tleman from Montana? Clark (MA) Grayson Luja´ n, Ben Ray On rollcall No. 692 on the Motion to Recom- Clarke (NY) Green, Al (NM) There was no objection. Clay Grijalva Lynch mit with instructions, I am not recorded. Had Cleaver Gutie´rrez Maloney, I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ f Cohen Hahn Carolyn On rollcall No. 693 on the Adoption of the Conyers Hastings Maloney, Sean Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 644— COMMUNICATION FROM THE HON- Courtney Heck (WA) Matsui Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act ORABLE JACKIE SPEIER, MEM- Crowley Higgins McCollum BER OF CONGRESS Cummings Himes McDermott of 2015, I am not recorded. Had I been Davis (CA) Honda McGovern present, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Davis, Danny Hoyer McNerney PERSONAL EXPLANATION fore the House the following commu- DeGette Huffman Meng Delaney Israel Moore Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I was absent on nication from the Honorable JACKIE DeLauro Jackson Lee Moulton December 11, 2015 due to recovery from eye SPEIER, Member of Congress:

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE7.026 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- work done and to not need to pass any HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, tleman for yielding and for his kind further CRs. Washington, DC, December 11, 2015. words about Stip. Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, Let me get to the schedule. for that information. Speaker, House of Representatives, I would say to him that—and I think Washington, DC. (Mr. MCCARTHY asked and was DEAR MR. SPEAKER: This is to notify you, given permission to revise and extend he knows and I know—although I don’t pursuant to Rule VIII of the Rules of the his remarks.) think either of us is directly involved House of Representatives, that I have re- Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, no in the hour-to-hour negotiations that ceived a subpoena issued in connection with votes are expected in the House on are going on—but, nevertheless, nego- court-martial proceedings. Monday. tiations still go on, Mr. Speaker—I am After consultation with the Office of Gen- On Tuesday, the House will meet at hopeful that, on both sides, we can see eral Counsel regarding the subpoena, I will noon for morning hour and 2 p.m. for that which is unacceptable to the other make the determinations required under Rule VIII. legislative business. Members are ad- side and put that aside for a later day. Sincerely, vised that first votes of the week are The appropriations process, of JACKIE SPEIER, expected at 6:30 p.m. course, is about funding government. Member of Congress. On Wednesday, Thursday, and the re- The appropriations process is about f mainder of the week, the House will keeping government open. The appro- meet at 9 a.m. for legislative business. priations process is about how do we LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Mr. Speaker, the House will consider best serve the American people. (Mr. HOYER asked and was given a number of suspensions next week, a I am hopeful that that will not get permission to address the House for 1 complete list of which will be an- mired down or prevent our success in minute.) nounced by close of business today. coming to an agreement on the omni- Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I yield to Mr. Speaker, the House may also bus because of issues on which, clearly, the gentleman from California (Mr. consider a bill to extend certain provi- there are significant policy differences MCCARTHY) for the purpose of inquiring sions of the Tax Code. and which can be argued on another of the majority leader the schedule for Additionally, I expect the House to day and in another bill, but will not the week to come. consider an omnibus appropriations undermine the completion of the ap- Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- bill. propriations process. tleman for yielding. Mr. HOYER. Just to repeat—of I presume the majority leader hopes Mr. Speaker, before we get started, I course, the majority leader announced that as well. Hopefully, over the next would like to discuss a matter of deep it yesterday, and again today—we will few hours and, really, over the next importance to the gentleman and my- not be having votes on Monday. couple of days, we will work on that self, of a dear friend, John Stipicevic. Has the gentleman decided whether because, if we don’t, we are going to be He is a trusted aide for many years on there will be a pro forma session yet on here on the 17th, the 18th, the 19th, or this floor, and he will be departing us. Monday? the 20th, according to what the major- He wants to spend more time with his I yield to my friend. ity leader said, in order to get our wife, Kristin, and their new baby, Lucy Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- work done. Grace. I would like to thank him for tleman for yielding. Is that accurate, Mr. Leader? his service to this country and his serv- We are still looking at that, and I I yield to the gentleman. ice to this conference. I know he is a will let the gentleman know as soon as Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- good friend, also, to the gentleman possible. tleman for yielding again. across the aisle. It is our intention to get an omnibus 1315 Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, as we all b done in a bipartisan manner. Those are know, the public’s perception—because Mr. HOYER. I thank the leader for the negotiations that are going on now. that is what is covered most—is the that information. I’m hopeful that we can get that done confrontation that occurs between the In any event, Mr. Speaker, the Mem- and finished by next week. parties, the differences that we have. bers, as the majority leader has indi- Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman But one thing that is a reality that the cated, will not be having votes until, at for that comment. public ought to feel good about is they the earliest, 6:30 on Tuesday. The only thing I would add, Mr. have extraordinarily good staffers, I believe that the balance of the Speaker, is there is also a tax extender staffers who are committed to their week—or such time as may be nec- bill that is being discussed. The tax ex- country, to the House, and to the essary in order to complete the work of tenders are some of the items that American people, who do wonderful this session of the Congress—will dic- Members on both sides of the aisle be- work. tate the length of time that we go on lieve are appropriate and necessary to Stip is a wonderful, wonderful posi- the schedule. Is that accurate? help grow our economy and create jobs, tive participant, who made this House I yield to the gentleman. which has support on both sides of the a better place in which to work, who Mr. MCCARTHY. Yes. It is my inten- aisle. made the substance of what we did tion that we will stay until we get our But it is clear that the extender bill, more understandable for Members. He work done, but when we get our work as I understand it, is a bill that can be facilitated cooperation. He did not cre- done, we will depart for the holiday very, very large—as large as $800 bil- ate confrontation. And we will miss it. season. lion in unpaid tax cuts—which, from We wish him the best, of course, as Mr. HOYER. I thank the gentleman. our perspective on our side in the he leaves the House of Representatives, To further clarify, I know there has House of Representatives, will substan- like so many of our staffers do, who go been some talk about a CR that may be tially exacerbate our deficit, and that on to do better than most of us are sufficient to get us into next year. As I will undermine the viability of getting doing, at least from a certain perspec- understand what the majority leader is tax reform done in the next session or tive. I want to wish him the very, very saying, it is our intention not to do in the years to come. best. I want to thank him on behalf of that, but to, in fact, complete the ap- We think, therefore, that it would be not only myself, because he is a good propriations process and the funding of far preferable to have pending getting friend, but also on behalf of my staff government for the balance of the year tax reform done—hopefully, next year with whom he has worked very closely until September 30 of next year. Is that if we can do so in a bipartisan fashion— over the years. I know all of them ap- accurate, sir? and to have a shorter term. The Senate preciated the relationship they had, I yield to the gentleman. passed a 2-year bill, which is really a 1- and have, with him. So I want to con- Mr. MCCARTHY. I thank the gen- year lookback to 2015 and a year for- gratulate him and wish him good luck tleman for yielding again. ward to 2016. We need to certainly do and great success. Yes. As the gentleman knows, we just that. I think we could get a bipartisan I yield, again, to my friend, the ma- passed a CR moving into next Wednes- vote for that. I don’t know where the jority leader. day. It is our intention to have our negotiations are on that bill.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:44 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11DE7.022 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H9299 I would like to inform the majority CLIMATE DAMAGE WIPES OUT tem and will revitalize economic leader, as he probably knows privately, LIVELIHOODS growth and jobs. that we have great concerns on this (Ms. SPEIER asked and was given f side of the aisle about a bill of the permission to address the House for 1 MAJOR CAMERON GALLAGHER magnitude that is being discussed and minute and to revise and extend her re- (Mr. SCHIFF asked and was given the impact it will have on our deficit, marks.) permission to address the House for 1 on discretionary spending, and on our Ms. SPEIER. Mr. Speaker, while minute and to revise and extend his re- opportunity to pass major needed—and many around the world are watching marks.) a bipartisan expectation of doing—tax the climate talks in Paris, some of my Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise to reform so our tax system is simpler, constituents along the San Francisco pay tribute to the service of Major fairer, is producing the revenue that we Peninsula are watching the Pacific Cameron Gallagher. need, but it is also making sure the Ocean. That is because an unusually I first met Cameron in 2013, when he American people understand and can be warm climate and water has led to a was serving as a military fellow in my provided a much simpler system for record toxic algae bloom that contami- office, advising me on a range of de- them to have to respond to. nates the crabs. Our critical Dungeness fense and foreign policy issues. For the If the majority leader wants to make crab fishery is closed, and our fisher- past 2 years, Cameron has worked in any remarks on that, I yield to the men are suffering. the Army’s Office of the Chief Legisla- gentleman. Otherwise, Mr. Speaker, I One Half Moon Bay fisherman said: tive Liaison, where he has continued to yield back the balance of my time. ‘‘If you had asked me 6 months ago be a trusted adviser to me and to other about crab, I would’ve told you we’re f Members of the House. Cameron’s serv- going to feed our families, we’re going ice will now take him and his family to to send our kids to college. And I’m not ADJOURNMENT FROM FRIDAY, DE- Fort Carson, Colorado, where he will talking just the junior college. If they CEMBER 11, 2015, TO TUESDAY, serve as a battalion executive officer in want to go to Princeton, crab can DECEMBER 15, 2015 the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade. make this happen with my work ethic. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Cameron truly represents the very This situation is a new one. This was unanimous consent that, when the best our Armed Forces and our Nation like getting the legs pulled out from House adjourns today, it adjourn to have to offer. Intelligent and dedi- under you.’’ meet on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, cated, Cameron is such an optimist So if my Republican colleagues are when it shall convene at noon for that he sent me trash talk emails for wondering if climate damage is real or morning-hour debate and 2 p.m. for leg- days in the lead-up to last year’s Stan- if it is affecting real people, I encour- islative business. ford-Army football game. Stanford won age them to see the docked fishing The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. 35–0, but that is not really the point. boats and the landlocked crab pots in THOMPSON of Pennsylvania). Is there Cameron, we will miss having you objection to the request of the gen- my district. Climate damage is wiping here in Congress. We wish you, C.C., tleman from California? out people’s livelihoods. We cannot let and Henry all the best in your new as- There was no objection. this become the new normal. signment. And don’t forget the Schiff f Hotel California policy. You can check f out anytime you like, but you can CBO REPORT ON WORK REDUCTION never leave. ADMINISTRATION’S ATTACK ON FROM AFFORDABLE CARE ACT f GUN RIGHTS (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (Mr. RATCLIFFE asked and was asked and was given permission to ad- MINING SCHOOLS ENHANCEMENT given permission to address the House dress the House for 1 minute and to re- ACT for 1 minute and to revise and extend vise and extend his remarks.) (Mr. HARDY asked and was given his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. permission to address the House for 1 Mr. RATCLIFFE. Mr. Speaker, the Mr. Speaker, I rise to detail a report minute and to revise and extend his re- horrific attacks in San Bernardino un- from the Congressional Budget Office marks.) derscore the pressing need to defeat that was released this month, which Mr. HARDY. Mr. Speaker, we need ISIS and radical Islamic extremism. says the Affordable Care Act will lead more mining engineers. Approximately But instead of trying to fix his failed to a reduction in work hours equiva- 70 percent of the mining industry’s policies, which contributed to the very lent to 2 million jobs over the next dec- technical leaders will reach retirement rise of ISIS in the first place, the Presi- ade. age over the next 10 to 15 years. dent is instead attempting to divert The key reason for the work reduc- In our mining engineering programs, and distract the American people by tion, according to the CBO, is almost all current faculty members leveraging this tragedy to announce healthcare subsidies which are tied to will need to be replaced by the coming his plans to issue an executive order on income, which will raise effective tax decade. gun control. rates for Americans and will create a At our Federal agencies, there is al- Just yesterday the White House disincentive for people who are seeking ready a dangerous lack of employees called the San Bernardino attack an promotions or new, higher paying jobs. with the necessary technical expertise incident of gun violence. Mr. Speaker, The report also points to tax in- to carry out their essential duties, it was terrorism, and I refuse to let creases and penalties as a reason for such as permitting and inspections. this President use acts of terrorism as the work reduction, including the em- Mr. Speaker, this is irresponsible, a means to try another end run around ployer mandate, which imposes pen- and it can have catastrophic con- this Congress. alties on those companies with more sequences like we saw with the Gold Earlier this year I stood up against than 50 employees that do not provide King Mine disaster. the administration’s attempted ammu- insurance. In order to sustain our Nation’s min- nition ban and I was successful in get- The House and the Senate recently ing schools, we need to ensure that ting that unconstitutional policy re- passed legislation that would repeal vital Federal funding is made available scinded. key parts of the Affordable Care Act, for faculty to conduct more research So today I am again standing up including the employer mandate. Un- and to better educate the next genera- against this latest attack on our con- fortunately, President Obama has tion of mineral scientists and engi- stitutional gun rights in this country pledged to veto it. neers. because, if this administration refuses We can’t allow these job losses to be- It can be done by using the existing to take terrorism seriously, then the come a reality. This is why I will con- funding streams under SMCRA. My American people will need their Second tinue to work with my colleagues to bill, H.R. 3734, the Mining Schools En- Amendment rights more than ever be- make commonsense changes that will hancement Act, will accomplish this fore. improve our Nation’s healthcare sys- goal.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.051 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9300 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 AMERICA’S VICTIMS OF GUN Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, we You just list them on the list. You VIOLENCE have heard a great deal this week don’t have to tell Congress. You don’t (Mr. PETERS asked and was given about what is proposed as a common- have to tell anybody else. Just put peo- permission to address the House for 1 sense fix to our Second Amendment, ple you are not happy with on a list minute.) and that is, okay, surely you can agree and say you have concerns about them, Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, Man- that anyone on the no-fly list should and they will never be able to buy a chester, Illinois, April 24, 2013: Brittney not be able to walk in and buy a gun. gun. Lynn Luark, 23 years old; Nolan James We have had friends across the aisle Before we go ripping away people’s Ralston, 5 years old; Brantley Jack that pointed out, like the Times constitutional Second Amendment Ralston, 1 year old. Square bomber, he could have gone in right or any other right, which should Fort Hood, Texas, April 2, 2014: Ser- and bought a gun. I am told now that be a right to get on a plane and fly un- geant First Class Daniel M. Ferguson, that is not actually the case, that he less you are a threat, we do not need to 39 years old; Staff Sergeant Timothy specifically could not have. The guy have an obscure process where nobody Owens, 38 years old; Sergeant Carlos A. made a bomb. He was going to blow up can identify the specifics that gets you Lazaney-Rodriguez, 37 years old. New York Times Square. He didn’t on the no-fly list or, in this case, as Columbus, Ohio, June 14, 2015: Mi- need a gun. He was going to blow peo- people are proposing, the no-gun list. chael Ballour, 41 years old; Daniel ple up. Just let an administration list them. Sharp, 36 years old; Angela Harrison, 35 A lot of us, when we first hear, ‘‘well, We have got to do a lot more soul- years old; Tyajah Nelson, 18 years old. shouldn’t that be a no-brainer?’’ if you searching in America. Hialeah, Florida, July 26, 2013: Italo are on the no-fly list, you shouldn’t be As we have seen, there are so many Pisciotti, 79 years old; Samira able to buy a gun. Then when you find groups and individuals that were listed Pisciotti, 69 years old; Patricio out that the no-fly list is composed of as unindicted, but coconspirators in Simono, 64 years old; Merly Niebles, 51 names—and we can’t even get a num- the biggest terror financing trial in years old; Carlos Javier Gavilanes, 33 ber, even a ballpark number. Is it American history, the Holy Land years old; Priscilla Perez, 17 years old. 47,000? Is it 470,000? Is it 700,000? Is it Foundation trial. We found out that a Mohawk Valley, New York, March 13, over a million? When you find out you group that called itself charitable and 2013: Harry Montgomery, 68 years old; can’t actually find any specific criteria got clearance from the IRS and they Thomas Stefka, 62 years old. for getting on the no-fly list, then you don’t really say where their money f realize the no-fly list is basically any- comes from, when the FBI drilled down body this administration says needs to and found out, saw where it was going, b 1330 be harassed or looked at further. they were able to prove beyond a rea- TRENTON TIGERS As I was leaving London a year ago sonable doubt that the five principals (Mr. YOHO asked and was given per- after speaking to some groups in Lon- in the Holy Land Foundation trial were mission to address the House for 1 don, a man that was head of that little guilty of financing terrorism. There minute and to revise and extend his re- area of whatever their TSA is there in were many people, many groups listed marks.) the London airport came up and said: as coconspirators. Mr. YOHO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Congressman, I know who you are and Some, like this Islamic Society of to congratulate the Trenton Tigers on I am really, really sorry, but appar- North America of which Imam Magid is winning Florida’s 1A State football ently your Department of Homeland past president, ISNA was trying—one championship. This talented group of Security indicates you need to be thor- of those groups, CAIR, they wanted young men ended the season a perfect oughly searched personally and your their names off the unindicted list. If 14–0 and broke the State record for bags. Really sorry. there were no evidence of any ties to ‘‘running clocks’’ on all 10 regular-sea- Anyway, for those people that say no the Holy Land Foundation’s terrorist son opponents. This is a feat that has administration would ever be into po- funding, then they should have gotten never been done before. Trenton sound- litical revenge, you can look at some of a judge. The judge would have signed ly defeated Port St. Joe 56–21. This the groups that the IRS went after. In the order. gives the Tigers their second cham- fact, a huge majority of rank-and-file Both the district judge and the Fifth pionship in just 3 years. Federal workers in Homeland Security Circuit Federal Court of Appeals An impressive achievement like this and in the IRS, they would never looked at the evidence and said there is cannot be accomplished without hard dream of doing the kind of things that plenty of evidence here to show that work and dedication: the hard work of Lois Lerner and her hacks did. They these groups, like the Islamic Society a two-a-day practice schedule, the hard used the power of government to go of North America, principals in these work of each individual team member after political enemies. groups, they are affiliated with—there playing as one for a common goal, and Nobody will ever be able to say spe- is evidence to show they are co- the hard work of a talented coaching cifically how much it helped President conspirators with these terrorist fi- staff to guide the team to victory. Obama in 2012 to prevent conservative nancing people. So they would not I also want to congratulate Coach groups from getting their tax status allow their names to be removed from Andrew Thomas and his staff for doing cleared through the IRS. They did pre- the pleadings. They remained in the an exceptional job coaching these vent a lot of groups from being able to pleadings. young men. Coach Thomas’ leadership form. If you don’t have the clearance Unfortunately, for those of us who has not gone unnoticed. He has re- from the IRS, then you can’t bring con- want justice in America, for those who cently been named the Class 1A Coach tributions in together to organize and would destroy our government, Eric of the Year by the Florida Dairy Farm- do like many of the unions do that get Holder became Attorney General im- ers. Federal money. These groups were not mediately after the conviction by the Coach Thomas, thanks for carrying going to get Federal money. They were Bush administration in very late 2008. on your great winning tradition and going to get contributions. Under his guidance, they never pursued continuing to make the town of Tren- The more we see the abuses within those people that the Federal district ton, Florida, and Gilchrist County this administration, the clearer it is. court and the Court of Appeals said proud of our young athletes. Whether it was a Democrat or Repub- there is plenty of evidence to support f lican administration, the last thing that these people are part of the terror you would ever want to do is tell a financing network. They never pursued TERRORISTS AND GUN LAWS President and administration that you them. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. just list anybody on a list; there is no In fact, Imam Magid out at the All CARTER of Georgia). Under the Speak- requirement as to the specifics as why. Dulles Area Muslim Society—ADAMS, er’s announced policy of January 6, You just put anybody on a list that you they called themselves. The Secretary 2015, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. have concerns about, and they will of Homeland Security was just out GOHMERT) is recognized for 60 minutes never be able to buy a gun. You could there last week and applauding their as the designee of the majority leader. keep them from flying if you want to. efforts and thanking Imam Magid as

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I would commend Then we also, there was an article to the pre-’67 borders. that great article by John Lott. from Mark Krikorian November 16. He Since that was so factually wrong When it comes to the Syrian refu- pointed out, and I will quote from his when the President stated it publicly, gees, most people in America have fig- article: you can’t help but feel like, since ured out this has to be stopped because ‘‘The 5-year cost to American tax- Imam Magid advised him on the we don’t know who is coming in. I have payers of resettling a single Middle speech, was there in the inner sanctum mentioned it here on the floor before, Eastern refugee in the United States is of the State Department, in that ex- Mr. Speaker, last week and previously, conservatively estimated to be more tremely secure setting when the Presi- that we had information—I had infor- than $64,000 compared with U.N. figures dent delivered his speech—he was even mation that ISIS had probably taken that indicate it costs about $5,300 to asked for an interview about the over areas where there were printing provide for that same refugee for 5 speech immediately afterwards—you facilities so they could probably print years’’ if he or she is in their native re- know that there were people with ties passports that we would not be able to gion. So for every person we arrogantly to people this administration shouldn’t know were they legitimate or not. use as their advisers that this adminis- think, gee, we should bring that person tration is using as advisers. b 1345 into America, as Mark Krikorian Anyway, there is a reason that Amer- As this administration keeps saying, points out, actually that is a bit im- ica has become extremely skeptical we need to bomb Assad out of exist- moral, because if we weren’t so arro- about what they are told. When this ence, or at least try to take him out. gant to think we need to get them into administration and my friends across Well, Assad is not very favorable to- America, we could save 12 of them in the aisle start saying, ‘‘Hey, we can ward giving this administration all of their native region. trust this administration. Just let his criminal records and passport They say, 3 to 4 million people com- them list anybody they want to as they records about the people of Syria. We ing out of Syria, out of that area, gee, currently can on the no-fly list and have no idea who these people are. God they need to come to the United they will never be able to buy a gun bless the Director of the FBI, Comey. States, and yet Saudi Arabia has ac- and that will stop terrorism,’’ well, it He comes in more than once and says: commodations for 3 million. So many wouldn’t have stopped the pipe bombs Yes, we will vet them, but you have to people have seen a photograph of the that Farook and his fiancee—wife, understand, even though we will do the massive tent area there for 5 days out of 365. That is during the Hajj, the pil- whatever she was, terrorist, female best vetting we possibly can, we have grimage to Mecca, kitchen facilities, companion—had built and put to- nothing to go on. bathroom facilities. It just seems like gether. With Iraqis, as he explained, we had if they would help take care of the 3 Also, the President keeps pushing for fingerprints. We had fingerprints from million, make those available, we better background checks. There was a IEDs. We had all kinds of information. could work something out to take care great article from Dr. John R. Lott, We had the official records of the Iraqi of the people that come in for 5 days in Jr., December 3. Dr. Lott has had posi- Government that could help tell us the Hajj, that that would be a better tions with the University of Chicago, whether somebody coming from Iraq solution than this administration forc- Yale University, Stanford, UCLA, was the person they said they were, or Wharton, and Rice. He was the chief ing Syrian refugees that could not be whether they were not. Were they a economist at the United States Sen- properly vetted into this country. threat? Were they a danger? tencing Commission during ’88 and ’89. Then I was told last night that actu- Even with all of that, we find out a This guy is an expert when it comes to ally the female terrorist in San couple of guys get to Kentucky and guns and gun laws. Bernardino was using a name that cer- Dr. Lott had an article that made have been there a couple of years. One tainly would not have been given to clear—it is dated December 3; there is of them was certainly a terrorist whose her at birth, and that if we had people a national review online—that there is fingerprints were on an IED that had that were allowed to study radical nothing at all that President Obama or been exploded in Iraq, and they didn’t Islam, the tenets of its belief, as this Loretta Lynch had proposed that catch his fingerprints, even though one person said, she had a name that is would have stopped the 14 people being they had them. If you can’t catch a ter- actually a guy’s name, and for anyone killed and 21 injured out in San rorist that you let into Kentucky, and who has spent their adult life studying Bernardino. In fact, there is nothing you had his fingerprints and compared radical Islam, like this administration that this President proposed in the them, and it didn’t show up initially, for 7 years, has not allowed the FBI, light of violence in Colorado that then how much worse will it be? How the intelligence agency, State Depart- would have changed the shooting in many more terrorists will you let into ment, Justice Department. They Colorado. America from within the Syrian refu- purged their records of anything that In fact, if you go back to the prior gees? offended terror and unindicted cocon- shooting in Colorado, we know that the Then it has also been disclosed this spirator to finance terrorism. So when gunman went by at least a couple of week what many of us in America this unindicted co-conspirator CAIR theaters that were closer to him be- knew already. It was only common complained about anything, it was cause those were not gun-free zones sense that people who have sworn they purged from this administration’s and there were likely people in the the- want to destroy our country, kill as training records. ater who had guns who would have many Americans and Jews and Israelis As this individual, this friend pointed stopped the shooter before he killed as possible, that they would use this out, when you spend so many of your and shot as many people as he did. refugee crisis not to get into Israel— years of your adulthood studying this, When it comes to Oregon, they have because they are very protective, for her to have proper screening by very strict gun control laws. There is thank God—but to get into Western somebody that had studied radical nothing the President or the Justice Europe and to get into the United Islam, you would ask the question: Department proposed that would have States. Now we know those are the When did you get this name? This prevented the shooting at the commu- facts. clearly was not given to you at birth. nity college in Oregon. Those are Most Americans that I have talked He said it would be like an American places where the gun laws are already to—I think in my telephone townhall, going into Europe and someone there as strict or stricter than what the there was about 90 percent of the peo- saying: Now, come on, your name is President is asking be applied every- ple in east Texas, of the thousands on not George Washington. It wasn’t given where else. the call, they indicated about 90 per- to you at birth. Where did you get it?

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We have the information Pope and saying: We are so sorry for was closed down by police on the 2nd of available that this administration the way you have been treated. December. In subsequent raids, the pre- didn’t prevent it from being used to Has this administration given any fect for the Seine-and-Marne depart- properly screen radical Islamists. But accolades whatsoever to the Egyptian ment said ‘7.62 millimeter ammunition before you can properly screen radical people for passing a constitution with for a Kalashnikov rifle and propaganda Islamists, you have to admit that there over 90 percent vote that in that con- videos’ had been seized, AFP reported. is a thing called radical Islam. stitution, a majority of the ones ap- The locations of the raids were not Carolyn Glick writes for the Jeru- proving were Muslim, it says in the given. salem Post. She is a brilliant lady. She constitution that when the Muslim Both ISIS and al Qaeda adhere to the pointed out one of the problems with Brotherhood, radical Islam, they put radical Sunni Salafist Muslim teach- my friend, President George W. Bush’s Muslim Brotherhood on their terrorist ings. Radicals used some mosques and position that we are not at war with watch list. This administration gets other home-based un-permitted Islam, and then this administration’s their advice. That administration in mosques to stockpile weapons.’’ taking that and running with it to ex- Egypt puts them on the terrorist watch b 1400 tremes, they fail to acknowledge that list. there is pluralism within Islam. Saying They say when the Muslim Brother- It was reported that, just in the last that ‘‘If it is bad, it could not possibly hood or any other like-minded radical 15 days, the French have uncovered be part of Islam,’’ is ridiculous. What Islamist group burns down a church, about a third of the illegal weapons that does to moderate Muslims, who we will rebuild it with government they normally recover in an entire don’t want radical Islamists governing funds. It is incredible. The people of year just from these mosque areas and them and cutting their hands off, Egypt deserve at least an ‘‘atta boy.’’ the homes that they have raided. What was this administration’s re- horsewhipping them, whatever, stoning Now, I have serious concerns when I sponse? We are going to hold up send- them to death, they would like to live see homes being raided in these num- ing you any helicopters. We sent jets in peace without worrying about a ty- bers. The French do not have our pro- and helicopters and tanks to the Mus- rannical, radical Islamist leader. tections under our Bill of Rights. They We do them a disservice by not point- lim Brotherhood when they were in don’t have nearly the protections we ing out that radical Islam is an ele- control under Morsi, but now that the do. I don’t want this many homes bust- ment of Islam, and it is a fact. There- Muslim Brotherhood, this terrorist or- ed into. I don’t want mosques raided fore, moderates are left to say nothing ganization is not in control, we are not unless there is probable cause to be- going to send you things. because if they say this is an element lieve there is a problem or that they As President al-Sisi once asked me, of Islam we have got to stand up have committed a crime. You get war- does your President not understand? rants for those things. The same with against, then they come against the We use the Apache helicopters to keep wrongheaded positions of the Obama the home, the same with somebody’s the Suez Canal open. So it was quite a Internet, and the same with their bank administration. slap in the face to our friends in Egypt We actually can help moderate Mus- records. that are against radical Islam, our lims stand up, as some are starting to Yet this administration is using the Muslim friends there, when this Presi- do, a few have been doing for a long Consumer Financial Protection Bureau dent didn’t go, as I think 47 other lead- time, stand up against radical Islam, to do what nobody in American his- ers or so went. He didn’t send the Vice and say—God blessing President al-Sisi tory—any administration—has done President, didn’t send the Ambassador, before, and that is to get people’s bank in Egypt, as he stood and talked to a didn’t send anybody from Washington group of imams, said we have got to records, whether or not you want them to say: Congratulations, Egypt. to or not. They claim: We want to be get control of our religious beliefs, our Since moderate Muslims have been in able to watch so if somebody gets Islam back from the radicals. We have control in Egypt, they have done some- messed around by a bank, we can go got to stand up against them. We help thing earthshaking: They dug another after them. them. The al-Sisi regime administra- lane, a second lane to the Suez Canal. Well, when I was a judge, if you tion over in Egypt, I have talked to Countries all over the world went, wanted to get bank records, you had to some of them. I don’t know if I am still wow, Egypt, that is enormous. the only Member of Congress that has It was embarrassing to me last year have probable cause that a crime was met with their director of intelligence. in Egypt as people were asking: Was committed and probable cause that the We had a very informative meeting for your country really excited when we person whose records you wanted had a couple of hours. got this second lane dug to the Suez committed it; otherwise, I didn’t sign a They don’t understand why this ad- Canal? The mainstream media hardly warrant because the Constitution ministration appears to be helping rad- reported anything about it. It was a big didn’t allow it. If I did sign a warrant, ical Islam and standing against the deal. It was a free people standing up it had to be specific to place and time moderates, like President al-Sisi, like and doing something monumental. and what was being seized. the 30 million of the 90 million Egyp- Since it wasn’t done by radical But this administration gets your tian people that went to the street a Islamists, this administration chose bank records—all they want—through couple years ago. Wow, that was such a not to give it any credibility. the Consumer Financial Protection Bu- huge deal. Then we get the report now. Just reau. They get all your medical records There has never been a group that hours ago, there was an article from through ObamaCare requirements. big, in the history of the world, go to Victoria Taft: They get all kinds of information the streets of their country and de- ‘‘After the latest Paris terror attack, about individuals. They get your phone mand a peaceful regime change. But French President Hollande swore he’d logs, as they have been doing. Now, because the constitution that we go after radical Muslims who pulled off there is some question whether they helped Egypt with when Morsi was the mass slayings. still are or not. elected did not contain an impeach- ‘‘Now we’re learning what he meant I have this article from Michele ment provision, they had no other way by that. McPhee and Brian Ross. ABC News re- to go. There was no other way to ‘‘As HotAir reports: ports: ‘‘ISIS May Have Passport Print- peaceably remove a president who was ‘The French have kicked in the doors ing Machine, Blank Passports.’’ I am violating their own constitution over on 2,235 homes and taken 232 people glad they finally caught up with the and over than to go to the streets, as into custody or placed them on house news on that. they did. arrest.’ I want to revisit an issue.

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And clearly this was a hate crime, the At- ical movement was considered so im- even from the redacted email ex- torney General says her big concern is portant that he says he was given an change, it is indicated that Secretary that people are not prejudiced against agency award for identifying potential Napolitano had a hands-off list. Muslims. terrorists, and he was asked to become Apparently, when there were indica- It made it clear to people like the part of the National Targeting Center, tions Muslim leaders should be second- terrorists’ neighbors that, if you see which works to connect the dots and arily screened, pulled aside from their radical Islamists gathering and you are build a bigger picture of terrorist ac- first stop, asked further questions, the suspicious of—maybe they are making tivity. indication is this guy is in a group, pipe bombs in the garage—and you call ‘‘However, after more than six they say: Well, he is on the Secretary’s that in, there is a good chance that At- months of tracking the Deobandis, hands-off list. torney General Loretta Lynch is going Homeland Security unexpectedly halt- Well, not only can we not get spe- to come after you for being biased and ed his investigation on the request of cifics of exactly why somebody is on bigoted. the State Department’s Office of Civil the no-fly list or the terrorist watch What a ridiculous thing to say. Basi- Rights.’’ list—just that this administration has cally, she is saying, if you see some- Anyway, that is what happens. Phil a bad feeling about them—we can’t find thing and say something and that Haney is one of the most patriotic, fin- out just how you get on the hands-off something involves Muslims, then I am est people ever known. He cares so list. That is another matter that re- coming after you. What a ridiculous, deeply about this country. quires some looking into. terrible thing for the chief law enforce- By the way, Mr. Speaker, his appear- Then we find out this week that an ment officer of our country to say. ance decries his intellect and knowl- ex-Guantanamo detainee now is an al Then, this article today from Liam edge about radical Islam. So, he has Qaeda leader back in Yemen. And it Deacon, Breitbart News, ‘‘Homeland done no telling how many secondary talks about al Qaeda in the Arabian Security Shut Down Investigation Into screenings in his time in the Middle Peninsula, or AQAP, released a new Farook And Malik Linked Islamist East, his knowledge of the language, video featuring former Guantanamo de- Group To Protect ‘Civil Liberties’ of the culture, the moderate Islamic cul- tainee Ibrahim al Qosi, whose name is Potential Terrorists’’: ture, the radical Islamic culture. He also Sheikh Khubayb al Sudani. ‘‘The Department of Homeland Secu- knows the teachings of the radicals and In 2010, he pled guilty to charges of rity has been accused of deleting intel- who they are. He has been able to get conspiracy and material support for ligence records relating to dangerous massive amounts of information that I terrorism before a military commis- Islamists linked to terrorists Sayed would never have dreamed people sion. It ended up that this administra- Farook and Tashfeen Malik, because would admit to him. tion transferred him to his home coun- they wanted to protect the ‘civil lib- I have been working with him for a try of Sudan. Now he is back where he erties’ of members of the caliphate- number of years to try to get informa- wanted to be, helping al Qaeda. We al- supporting network. tion to people in the administration ready knew he was a terrorist—he pled ‘‘Phil Haney, a U.S. Customs and who would protect the information, guilty—and this administration sent Border Patrol analyst’’—now retired— and instead, when they realized how him back. ‘‘says he was ordered to stop inves- much information he had of what oth- The question still out there and re- tigating Deobandi Islamist groups and ers in Homeland Security had deleted, mains: How many Americans will be his work on them was erased. He even they thought was gone—Janet Napoli- killed because this administration de- says he was subjected to discipline tano talked about connecting the dots. cided closing Guantanamo is more im- when he attempted to blow the whistle. She forgot to mention that they had portant than saving American lives? ‘‘If he’d been allowed to continue his been deleting dots like crazy. I knew They traded five murderous terrorists, investigation, he claims Malik’s visa that Phil’s information was so dam- coconspirators, for a guy who, all the application would have been flagged for aging to this administration that, if it indications are, deserted his American greater scrutiny. were not handled properly, they would military post. I wonder how many ‘‘He explained: ‘The administration destroy the man. American lives will be lost because of was more concerned about the civil So what happens after he gets an that. rights and liberties of foreign Islamic award for identifying so much informa- I have an article from KY3 saying groups with terrorist ties than the tion? He used the tech system. All he that on Saturday, around 3:50 a.m., two safety and security of Americans.’ did was enter data. He would look even men buying a large number of cell ‘‘Analyst Phil Haney told Fox News at social media, and if he found that phones at Walmart in Lebanon set off a that he once worked as a researcher somebody under consideration was in a concern. ‘‘ ‘Somebody went in and looking into potential terrorists in the photograph with somebody we knew to bought 60 cell phones from Walmart. Passenger Analysis Units at the De- be a radical Islamist, he would enter That’s not normal for this area,’ ex- partment of Homeland Security in At- that information. There is a massive plained Laclede County Sheriff Wayne lanta, as well as at the U.S. Customs amount of information out there in so- Merritt. and Border Protection’s National Tar- cial media that this administration has ‘‘After talking with the men, officers geting Center. not even availed themselves of. didn’t have a legal reason to detain ‘‘Mr. Haney says that he had been Previously, when our Embassy in them so the men were allowed to leave, identifying and tracking members of Yemen was surrounded by Houthis, according to the Lebanon Police De- the al-Huda and Tablighi Jamaat radical Islamist rebels, I got a call partment incident report.’’ That is in groups, offshoots of the radical from a constituent whose son is over Missouri. ‘‘Sheriff Merritt said calling Deobandi school of Islam, which was there and is isolated in a hotel and law enforcement officers was the right founded in British colonial India spe- can’t get to the Embassy. In talking to move.’’ cifically to oppose western culture. a friend who had a friend, it ends up But, unfortunately, because of the ‘‘Tablighi Jamaat is a Deobandi re- some guy is going through a training statement of our Attorney General in vivalist movement whose mandate is, or practice session. They set aside recent days in the aftermath of the San according to its leading advocate their hypothetical practice scenario Bernardino killings, she has made clear Ebrahim Rangooni, to save the Muslim and took on the real-life scenario of that, in the aftermath of all of those world ‘from the culture and civilization getting four Americans from a hotel in Americans being killed, specifically of the Jews and the Christians’ . . . To the capital of Yemen to the Embassy targeting Christians and Jews—appar- this end, he has suggested cultivating and trying to get more in the Embassy

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:51 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE7.059 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9304 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 out. They used social media. They were So, Mr. Speaker, as we close out this LEAVE OF ABSENCE able to find pictures being taken by week, the bill we just passed with re- Houthi radical Islamists at different gard to the Customs conference report, By unanimous consent, leave of ab- places where they obviously were. So I just want to go back to January 29, sence was granted to: they knew which places to avoid. 1961. In about over a month, it will be Mr. WESTMORELAND (at the request of b 1415 the 55-year anniversary of President Mr. MCCARTHY) for today on account of John F. Kennedy’s speech. It was a personal reasons. They were able, using people in place message to commemorate Roosevelt Mr. DEFAZIO (at the request of Ms. in Yemen, American assets, and using Day for Franklin Roosevelt. social media, were able to get those So, in his speech, he points out that PELOSI) for today on account of med- people from the hotel, get them to the 28 years ago, Franklin Roosevelt as- ical leave. Embassy and get them out, even sumed the leadership of a stricken and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas (at the re- though this administration would only demoralized Nation. Poverty, distress, quest of Ms. PELOSI) for today on ac- pay for a commercial airline flight economic stagnation, blanketed the count of family engagement in my dis- where they sat with some people who land. trict in Houston. may have been part of the rebels that He goes on in the speech, recognizing wanted to kill them. Not the best way Franklin Roosevelt. And I would just f to get people out of an Embassy, but like to read John F. Kennedy’s words, they got out. because they are such a contrast to the PUBLICATION OF BUDGETARY I have heard again recently from my current President’s words, as he wants MATERIAL former constituent, and he is doing to take away people’s Second Amend- well. He is a good man. He is a patriot. ment rights. REVISIONS TO THE AGGREGATES AND ALLOCA- He wants to help the country. He wants to have the ability, since he TIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 BUDGET RESO- So it should also be noted that al- controls, completely controls the no- LUTION though, in our country, the Attorney fly list, nobody in Congress gets to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, General is more concerned about preju- know who he is putting on, why they COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET, dice against Muslims, the Euro Par- are putting on, what criteria he is Washington, DC, December 11, 2015. liament president—this article by Dr. using to put them on. He gets exclusive Hon. PAUL D. RYAN, Thomas D. Williams, the 3rd of Decem- control of who he wants to put on the Speaker, House of Representatives, ber, points out that the Euro Par- no-fly list, he or his assignees. Presi- Washington, DC. liament president says Christians are dent Obama wants to restrict those DEAR MR. SPEAKER: I hereby submit for not safe on our continent. rights. printing in the Congressional Record revi- In a high-level meeting on religious So, Mr. Speaker, I conclude today, sions to the budget allocations and aggre- persecution in Brussels, the president and this week in the House, with the gates of the Fiscal Year 2016 Concurrent Res- of the European Parliament said that words of John F. Kennedy. President olution on the Budget, S. Con. Res. 11. These Europe cannot afford to continue ig- John F. Kennedy, January 29, 1961, part revisions are designated for the conference report accompanying H.R. 22, the Fixing noring the faith of Christians, who are of his speech that day said: ‘‘clearly the most persecuted group’’ in America’s Surface Transportation Act (Pub- ‘‘To meet these problems will require lic Law 114–94), which passed the House on the world. the efforts, not only of our leaders or of December 3, 2015, and the conference report In Wednesday’s meeting, EP Presi- the Democratic Party, but the com- accompanying H.R. 644, the Trade Facilita- dent Martin Schulz said that the perse- bined efforts of all of our people. No tion and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. Cor- cution of Christians is undervalued and one has a right to feel that, having en- responding tables are attached. does not receive enough attention, trusted the task of government to new The adjustment for H.R. 22 is made pursu- which also has meant that ‘‘it hasn’t leaders in Washington, he can continue ant to section 4509 of S. Con. Res. 11, a def- been properly addressed.’’ to pursue his private comforts uncon- icit-neutral reserve fund for transportation. I applaud the efforts of Glenn Beck cerned with America’s challenges and For purposes of budget enforcement, this ad- trying to save Christians over in areas dangers. For, if freedom is to survive justment is consistent with section 3302 of of radical Islam, because, as the Euro- and prosper, it will require the sac- such concurrent resolution. Section 3302 re- pean Parliament President says, rad- rifice, the effort, and the thoughtful at- quires transfers from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund be ical Islamists’ number 1 goal is not tention of every citizen. other Muslims; it’s Christians and counted as new budget authority and outlays ‘‘In my own native State of Massa- equal to the amount of the transfer in the Jews. Yet, this administration’s big chusetts, the battle for American free- fiscal year in which the transfer occurs. Pur- focus is helping Muslims. dom was begun by the thousands of suant to section 3403 of S. Con. Res. 11, these Then we find out from the U.N. that farmers and tradesmen who made up revisions to the allocations and aggregates actually they locate their refugee cen- the Minute Men, citizens who were shall take effect upon the enactment of the ters in urban areas where you rarely ready to defend their liberty at a mo- conference report accompanying H.R. 22. find many Christians. And we find out ment’s notice.’’ The adjustment for H.R. 644 is made pursu- the reports, hear from people that say President Kennedy goes on with ant to section 4506 of S. Con. Res. 11, a def- we are afraid to go into the U.N. ref- these words: icit-neutral reserve fund for trade agree- ugee camps, because they are virtually ‘‘Today, we need a Nation of Minute ments. Pursuant to section 3403 of S. Con. all Muslim, and we are targeted, and Men, citizens who are not only pre- Res. 11, these revisions to the allocations we can’t go there. We can’t allow our pared to take up arms, but citizens who and aggregates shall apply only while the families to go there. regard preservation of freedom as a conference report accompanying H.R. 644 is under consideration or upon its enactment. Yet, it is the U.N. refugee camps that basic purpose of their daily life and this administration brings the refu- who are willing to consciously work These revisions represent an adjustment gees, and wants to bring refugees from. and sacrifice for that freedom. The for purposes of budgetary enforcement. These revised allocations and aggregates are Glenn Beck, realizing that Christian cause of liberty, the cause of America, refugees were being under-appreciated, to be considered as the aggregates and allo- cannot succeed with any lesser effort.’’ cations included in the budget resolution, undervalued by the Obama administra- The words of John F. Kennedy, Janu- pursuant to S. Con. Res. 11, as adjusted. tion, has gone over and tried to do ary 29, 1961. Sincerely, something about it. I applaud his ef- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance TOM PRICE, M.D. forts. of my time. Chairman, Committee on the Budget.

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Fiscal Year 2016 2016–2025

Current Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,040,743 1 Outlays ...... 3,092,541 1 Revenues ...... 2,675,967 32,233,099 Adjustment for passage of H.R. 22, the FAST Act: Budget Authority ...... 72,880 1 Outlays ...... 70,252 1 Revenues ...... 22,137 65,837 Adjustment for H.R. 644 the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015: Budget Authority ...... 20 1 Outlays ...... 20 1 Revenues ...... ¥7 18 Revised Aggregates: Budget Authority ...... 3,113,643 1 Outlays ...... 3,162,813 1 Revenues ...... 2,698,097 32,298,954 1 Not applicable because annual appropriations acts for fiscal years 2017–2025 will not be considered until future sessions of Congress.

TABLE 2—REVISION TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS—AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS [On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars]

2016 2016–2025 Total House Committee on Ways and Means Budget Authority Outlays Budget Authority Outlays

Current Allocation ...... 963,250 962,255 13,218,695 13,217,578 Adjustment for passage of H.R. 22, the FAST Act ...... ¥7 ¥7 ¥2,780 ¥2,780 Adjustment for H.R. 644 the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 ...... 20 20 ¥98 ¥98 Revised Allocation ...... 963,263 962,268 13,215,817 13,214,700

TABLE 3—REVISION TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS—AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS [On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars]

2016 2016–2025 Total House Committee on Energy & Commerce Budget Authority Outlays Budget Authority Outlays

Current Allocation ...... 389,635 392,001 4,341,991 4,346,043 Adjustment for passage of H.R. 22, the FAST Act ...... 0 0 ¥6,200 ¥6,200 Revised Allocation ...... 389,635 392,001 4,335,791 4,339,843

TABLE 4—REVISION TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS—AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS [On-budget amounts, in millions of dollars]

2016 2016–2025 Total House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Budget Authority Outlays Budget Authority Outlays

Current Allocation ...... 57,975 16,407 520,762 184,208 Adjustment for SA to H.R. 22, the FAST Act ...... 72,603 70,000 87,778 70,000 Revised Allocation ...... 130,578 86,407 608,540 254,208

TABLE 5—REVISION TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS—AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS [On-budget amounts in millions of dollars]

2016 2016–2025 Total House Committee on Natural Resources Budget Authority Outlays Budget Authority Outlays

Current Allocation ...... 4,823 5,759 25,492 27,975 Adjustment for SA to H.R. 22, the FAST Act ...... 284 259 275 275 Revised Allocation ...... 5,107 6,018 25,767 28,250

TABLE 6—REVISION TO COMMITTEE ALLOCATIONS—AUTHORIZING COMMITTEE 302(a) ALLOCATIONS [On-budget amounts in millions of dollars]

2016 2016–2025 Total House Committee on Agriculture Budget Authority Outlays Budget Authority Outlays

Current Allocation ...... 10,828 12,428 344,113 340,226 Adjustment for SA to H.R. 22, the FAST Act ...... 0 0 3,520 3,038 Revised Allocation ...... 10,828 12,428 347,633 343,264

SENATE BILLS REFERRED S. 993. An act to increase public safety by H.R. 2250. An act Further Continuing Ap- facilitating collaboration among the crimi- propriations Act, 2016. Bills of the Senate of the following nal justice, juvenile justice, veterans treat- H.R. 2693. An act to designate the arbo- titles were taken from the Speaker’s ment services, mental health treatment, and retum at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA table and, under the rule, referred as substance abuse systems; to the Committee Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, as the follows: on the Judiciary. ‘‘Phyllis E. Galanti Arboretum’’. S. 209. An act to amend the Indian Tribal f f Energy Development and Self Determination Act of 2005, and for other purposes; to the ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED ADJOURNMENT Committee on Natural Resources; in addi- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Speaker, I move tion, to the Committee on Energy and Com- merce for a period to be subsequently deter- reported and found truly enrolled bills that the House do now adjourn. mined by the Speaker, in each case for con- of the House of the following titles, The motion was agreed to; accord- sideration of such provisions as fall within which were thereupon signed by the ingly (at 2 o’clock and 22 minutes the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Speaker: p.m.), under its previous order, the

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A bill to require intelligence communications were taken from the Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- community reporting on foreign fighter Speaker’s table and referred as follows: cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation flows to and from terrorist safe havens 3752. A letter from the Under Secretary, of Implementation Plans; Washington: Inter- abroad, and for other purposes; to the Com- Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, De- state Transport of Ozone [EPA-R10-OAR- mittee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). partment of Defense, transmitting a letter in 2015-0334; FRL-9940-05-Region 10] received De- By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, Mr. response to the Senate Report 113-174, page cember 9, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. RATCLIFFE, and Mr. CONYERS): H.R. 4240. A bill to require an independent 13, focusing on military properties made 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, review of the operation and administration available as a result of Base Realignment Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on of the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) and Closure; to the Committee on Armed Energy and Commerce. maintained by the Federal Bureau of Inves- Services. 3761. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- tigation and subsets of the TSDB, and for 3753. A letter from the Director, Regu- fice of Personnel Management, transmitting other purposes; to the Committee on the Ju- latory Management Division, Environmental the Office’s final rule — Prevailing Rate Sys- diciary. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- tems; Redefinition of the Harrisburg, PA and By Mr. MARINO (for himself, Ms. JUDY cy’s final rule — Azoxystrobin; Pesticide Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA, Appropriated CHU of California, and Mrs. COM- Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0822; FRL- Fund Federal Wage System Wage Areas (RIN: 3206-AN18) received December 9, 2015, STOCK): 9939-52) received December 9, 2015, pursuant H.R. 4241. A bill to establish the United to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); ; States Copyright Office as an agency in the 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- legislative branch, and for other purposes; to mittee on Energy and Commerce. to the Committee on Oversight and Govern- ment Reform. the Committee on the Judiciary. 3754. A letter from the Director, Regu- By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- latory Management Division, Environmental 3762. A letter from the Acting Director, Of- fice of Personnel Management, transmitting fornia: Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- H.R. 4242. A bill to strengthen the Federal cy’s final rule — Name Change from the Of- the Office’s final rule — Human Resources Management Reporting Requirements (RIN: statutes designed to deter money laundering fice of Solid Waste and Emergency Response and terrorism financing, and for other pur- (OSWER) to the Office of Land and Emer- 3206-AM69) received December 9, 2015, pursu- ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public poses; to the Committee on Financial Serv- gency Management (OLEM) [FRL-9936-38- ices, and in addition to the Committee on OSWER] received December 9, 2015, pursuant Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee on Oversight and Government the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law quently determined by the Speaker, in each 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Com- Reform. 3763. A letter from the Federal Register Li- case for consideration of such provisions as mittee on Energy and Commerce. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 3755. A letter from the Director, Regu- aison Officer, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department of the Treasury, concerned. latory Management Division, Environmental By Mr. KILMER (for himself, Mr. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- transmitting the Department’s final rule — Establishment of the Eagle Foothills NEWHOUSE, and Mr. REICHERT): cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation H.R. 4243. A bill to improve Federal dis- Viticultural Area [Docket No.: TTB-2015- of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mary- aster relief and emergency assistance, and 0006; T.D. TTB-131; Ref: Notice No.: 150] (RIN: land; Maryland’s Negative Declaration for for other purposes; to the Committee on 1513-AC18) received December 9, 2015, pursu- the Automobile and Light-Duty Truck As- Transportation and Infrastructure. ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public sembly Coatings Control Techniques Guide- By Mr. PERRY: lines [EPA-R03-OAR-2015-0530; FRL-9939-99- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the H.R. 4244. A bill to prohibit the admission Region 3] received December 9, 2015, pursu- Committee on Ways and Means. of certain aliens as refugees until the costs ant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public f of admission and resettlement of such refu- Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the gees have been addressed, and for other pur- Committee on Energy and Commerce. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. 3756. A letter from the Director, Regu- Under clause 2 of rule XII, public By Ms. PINGREE (for herself and Mr. latory Management Division, Environmental bills and resolutions of the following POLIQUIN): Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- titles were introduced and severally re- H.R. 4245. A bill to exempt importation and cy’s final rule — Approval and Promulgation exportation of sea urchins and sea cucum- of Implementation Plans; Texas; El Paso ferred, as follows: bers from licensing requirements under the Particulate Matter Contingency Measures By Mr. ZELDIN: Endangered Species Act of 1973; to the Com- [EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0205; FRL-9940-03-Region H.R. 4237. A bill to increase public safety mittee on Natural Resources, and in addition 6] received December 9, 2015, pursuant to 5 by permitting the Attorney General to deny to the Committees on Ways and Means, and U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Public Law 104- the transfer of firearms or the issuance of ex- Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subse- 121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Committee plosives licenses to known or suspected ter- quently determined by the Speaker, in each on Energy and Commerce. rorists, and for other purposes; to the Com- case for consideration of such provisions as 3757. A letter from the Director, Regu- mittee on the Judiciary. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee latory Management Division, Environmental By Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. ROYCE, concerned. Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. BECERRA, Mr. BERA, Ms. By Mr. YOHO (for himself, Mr. SCHRA- cy’s final rule — Naphthalene Acetates; Pes- BORDALLO, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Ms. JUDY DER, Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee, Mrs. ticide Tolerances [EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0769; CHU of California, Ms. CLARKE of New HARTZLER, Mr. JODY B. HICE of Geor- FRL-9937-22] received December 9, 2015, pur- York, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. DUCKWORTH, gia, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. HARPER, Mr. suant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Added by Pub- Mr. ENGEL, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. GRAYSON, KELLY of Mississippi, and Mr. COSTA): lic Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 Stat. 868); to the Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GRI- H. Con. Res. 101. Concurrent resolution Committee on Energy and Commerce. JALVA, Mr. HONDA, Ms. LEE, Mr. TED supporting the Association of American Vet- 3758. A letter from the Director, Regu- LIEU of California, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. erinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) and rec- latory Management Division, Environmental MCDERMOTT, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, ognizing 50 years of organized academic vet- Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. TAKAI, erinary medicine in the United States; to the cy’s final rule — Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Mr. TAKANO, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Ms. Committee on Agriculture. MBI600 (antecedent Bacillus subtilis TITUS, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. SABLAN, and By Mr. LAMBORN (for himself, Mr. MBI600); Amendment to an Exemption from Mr. SWALWELL of California): FORBES, Mrs. HARTZLER, Mr. GOOD- the Requirement of a Tolerance [EPA-HQ- H.R. 4238. A bill to amend the Department LATTE, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. OPP-2008-0762; FRL-9939-54] received Decem- of Energy Organization Act and the Local ADERHOLT, Mr. FLORES, Mr. FLEMING, ber 9, 2015, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A); Public Works Capital Development and In- Mr. HUELSKAMP, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Added by Public Law 104-121, Sec. 251; (110 vestment Act of 1976 to modernize terms re- Mr. WALKER, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. Stat. 868); to the Committee on Energy and lating to minorities; to the Committee on BABIN, Mr. GROTHMAN, Mr. TIPTON, Commerce. Energy and Commerce, and in addition to Mr. JORDAN, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, 3759. A letter from the Director, Regu- the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Mr. ZINKE, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WEBER latory Management Division, Environmental structure, for a period to be subsequently de- of Texas, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. FRANKS Protection Agency, transmitting the Agen- termined by the Speaker, in each case for of Arizona, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr.

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PEARCE, Mr. COLE, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Section 8 Clause 18 ‘‘To make all Laws H.R. 2380: Mr. TAKAI. Mr. HULTGREN, Mr. BARR, Mr. GIBBS, which shall be necessary and proper . . .’’ H.R. 2412: Miss RICE of New York and Mr. Mr. ROKITA, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Mr. By Mr. PERRY: MURPHY of Florida. KELLY of Mississippi, Mr. HARPER, H.R. 4244. H.R. 2493: Ms. EDWARDS and Ms. MICHELLE Mr. ALLEN, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Congress has the power to enact this legis- LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico. Georgia, and Mr. YOHO): lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2540: Mr. TAKANO. H. Res. 564. A resolution expressing the Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 2612: Mr. ISRAEL. sense of the House of Representatives that Constitution H.R. 2624: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. the symbols and traditions of Christmas By Ms. PINGREE: H.R. 2680: Mr. BEYER. should be protected for use by those who cel- H.R. 4245. H.R. 2698: Mr. BARLETTA. ebrate Christmas; to the Committee on Over- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2739: Mrs. COMSTOCK and Mrs. CARO- sight and Government Reform. lation pursuant to the following: LYN B. MALONEY of New York. f Clause 1 of Section 8 of the US Constitu- H.R. 2789: Mr. THORNBERRY. tion H.R. 2880: Mr. ALLEN, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY Amendment XVI to the Constitution Georgia, and Mr. SCHIFF. STATEMENT H.R. 2896: Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. LUCAS, and f Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. ADDITIONAL SPONSORS H.R. 2903: Mr. PALAZZO. the Rules of the House of Representa- H.R. 2916: Mr. TAKAI. tives, the following statements are sub- Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 2917: Ms. TSONGAS. mitted regarding the specific powers were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2984: Mr. COURTNEY. granted to Congress in the Constitu- tions, as follows: H.R. 3024: Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 3036: Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. TONKO, tion to enact the accompanying bill or H.R. 228: Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. BISHOP of Michigan, Mr. MOONEY of West joint resolution. H.R. 383: Mr. SESSIONS. Virginia, Mr. DENT, Mr. SMITH of New Jer- By Mr. ZELDIN: H.R. 470: Mr. ALLEN. sey, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. HUDSON, and Mr. THORN- H.R. 4237. H.R. 592: Mr. RIGELL. BERRY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 721: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 3040: Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 745: Mr. SCHRADER. H.R. 3136: Mr. GIBSON. Article 1, Section 8 of the United States H.R. 775: Mr. GOSAR and Mr. PERLMUTTER. H.R. 3151: Mr. MASSIE, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. Constitution. H.R. 814: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. DESANTIS, and Mr. BUCK. By Ms. MENG: H.R. 822: Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 3222: Mr. ROTHFUS and Mr. STUTZMAN. H.R. 4238. H.R. 911: Mr. BEYER, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. H.R. 3268: Mr. LAHOOD. Congress has the power to enact this legis- SALMON, and Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 3299: Mr. BURGESS. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 985: Mr. NUNES and Mrs. COMSTOCK. H.R. 3314: Mrs. BLACKBURN. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitu- H.R. 986: Mr. MARCHANT. H.R. 3323: Mr. WHITFIELD. tion. H.R. 997: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 3326: Mr. MOOLENAAR. By Mr. LOBIONDO: H.R. 1076: Mr. KEATING. H.R. 3364: Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts. H.R. 4239. H.R. 1142: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. H.R. 3381: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. MURPHY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 1174: Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. GRIJALVA, Florida, and Mr. DONOVAN. lation pursuant to the following: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. POSEY, and Mr. The intelligence and intelligence-related H.R. 3411: Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Ms. VEASEY. activities of the United States government ESHOO, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. TAKAI. H.R. 1197: Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. WILSON of including those under Title 50, are carried H.R. 3437: Mr. CARTER of Georgia. South Carolina, and Mr. VEASEY. out to support the national security inter- H.R. 3463: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. H.R. 1217: Mrs. BUSTOS. ests of the United States, to support and as- H.R. 3513: Mr. DESAULNIER and Mr. COHEN. H.R. 1218: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. sist the armed forces of the United States, H.R. 3516: Mr. LAHOOD. H.R. 1258: Mr. BERA. and to support the President in the execu- H.R. 3520: Mr. ROTHFUS. H.R. 1274: Mr. TONKO. tion of the foreign policy of the United H.R. 3558: Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. H.R. 1288: Mr. RUIZ. States. H.R. 3662: Mr. GIBSON. H.R. 1342: Mr. CRAMER, Ms. WILSON of Flor- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of H.R. 3666: Mr. PERLMUTTER. ida, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. the United States provides, in pertinent H.R. 3694: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mrs. WAT- part, that ‘‘Congress shall have power . . . to H.R. 3734: Mr. GOSAR. SON COLEMAN, Mr. ASHFORD, and Mr. DOLD. pay the debts and provide for the common H.R. 3756: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 1399: Mr. GIBSON and Ms. MOORE. defense and general welfare of the United H.R. 3799: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. H.R. 1457: Mr. SCHIFF. States’’; ‘‘. . . to raise and support armies H.R. 3808: Mr. POLIQUIN and Mr. DOLD. H.R. 1460: Ms. BROWN of Florida, Ms. . . .’’; and ‘‘To make all laws which shall be H.R. 3858: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. DELBENE, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. LARSON of Con- necessary and proper for carrying into Exe- H.R. 3885: Ms. BORDALLO. necticut, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. LYNCH, Ms. cution the foregoing Powers and all other H.R. 3917: Ms. MATSUI and Mr. BRADY of MATSUI, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Powers vested in this Constitution in the Pennsylvania. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. Government of the United States, or in any H.R. 3926: Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SHERMAN. ´ Department or Officer thereof.’’ AGUILAR, and Mr. GUTIERREZ. H.R. 1475: Ms. BROWN of Florida and Mr. By Ms. JACKSON LEE: H.R. 3940: Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. BILIRAKIS. H.R. 4240. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. RIGELL, and Mr. DOLD. H.R. 1571: Mrs. NAPOLITANO and Mr. CARSON Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 3952: Mrs. BLACKBURN and Mr. of Indiana. lation pursuant to the following: BUCSHON. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 1748: Mr. HONDA and Mr. ROYCE. H.R. 3961: Ms. LOFGREN. granted to Congress under Article I, Section H.R. 1786: Mr. KLINE and Mr. CLAWSON of H.R. 3970: Mr. STIVERS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. 8, Clauses 1, 3, and 18 of the United States Florida. JACKSON LEE, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Constitution. H.R. 2003: Mr. DOLD. Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. MCGOVERN, By Mr. MARINO: H.R. 2036: Mr. BRIDENSTINE. and Mr. DESAULNIER. H.R. 4241. H.R. 2050: Mr. AMODEI and Mr. HECK of H.R. 3991: Mr. GRIJALVA. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Washington. H.R. 4000: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2058: Mr. ZINKE. H.R. 4007: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. ‘‘Article I, Section 8, Clause 8: To promote H.R. 2067: Mr. MASSIE. H.R. 4012: Mr. GARAMENDI. the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by H.R. 2070: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 4027: Mr. BEYER. security for limited Times to Authors and H.R. 2072: Ms. EDWARDS. H.R. 4043: Ms. WILSON of Florida. Inventors the exclusive Right to their re- H.R. 2124: Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 4055: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Ms. JACKSON spective Writings and Discoveries.’’ QUIGLEY, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. NEAL, LEE, and Ms. BASS. By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- Mr. KEATING, and Mr. SERRANO. H.R. 4057: Ms. LOFGREN. fornia: H.R. 2125: Ms. LEE. H.R. 4062: Mr. ROSKAM and Mr. BOUSTANY. H.R. 4242. H.R. 2142: Ms. BONAMICI. H.R. 4085: Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. KIND, Ms. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2144: Mrs. COMSTOCK. ESHOO, and Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2205: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. H.R. 4112: Mr. SESSIONS. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and Clause 18 FORTENBERRY, and Mr. MOULTON. H.R. 4113: Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of Cali- By Mr. KILMER: H.R. 2293: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. BILIRAKIS, fornia. H.R. 4243. Mr. NOLAN, and Mr. BERA. H.R. 4144: Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2302: Ms. BASS and Mr. RICHMOND. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, and Mr. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2311: Mr. ROTHFUS. TAKAI.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:04 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L11DE7.100 H11DEPT1 SSpencer on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H9308 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE December 11, 2015 H.R. 4171: Ms. NORTON and Miss RICE of DISCHARGE PETITIONS son of Texas, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Hoyer, Mrs. New York. Under clause 2 of rule XV, the fol- Torres, Ms. Kaptur, Ms. Sewell of Alabama, H.R. 4172: Mr. DOLD. lowing discharge petition was filed: Mr. Levin, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. H.R. 4177: Mr. LAHOOD. McGovern, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Brady of Pennsyl- Petition 3, December 7, 2015, by Mr. H.R. 4183: Mrs. COMSTOCK. vania, Mr. Sires, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Sar- H.R. 4185: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. BILI- THOMPSON of California on H.R. 1076, was banes, Mr. Ben Ray Luja´ n of New Mexico, RAKIS, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. MARCHANT, signed by the following Members: Mr. Mr. Ca´ rdenas, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Mr. WELCH, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Kildee, Ms. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. BARR, Mr. BROOKS of DelBene, Mr. Pallone, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Nor- Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mr. Alabama, and Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. cross, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Fos- Loebsack, Mr. Vargas, Ms. Judy Chu of Cali- H.R. 4186: Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania. ter, Mr. McNerney, Ms. Edwards, Mr. fornia, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New H. Con. Res. 19: Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. Gutie´rrez, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. York, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Gray- HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. POLIS, and Mrs. McDermott, Mrs. Beatty, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. son, Mr. Castro of Texas, Mr. DeFazio, Mr. COMSTOCK. Delaney, Mr. DeSaulnier, Ms. Jackson Lee, Larson of Connecticut, Ms. Brown of Florida, H. Con. Res. 75: Mr. POSEY and Mr. Mr. Serrano, Ms. Vela´ zquez, Mr. Heck of Mr. Carney, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Cummings, Mrs. FITZPATRICK. Washington, Mr. Huffman, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. Lan- Quigley, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Lowenthal, Mrs. H. Res. 207: Mr. TROTT and Mr. KILMER. gevin, Mr. Hastings, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Farr, H. Res. 214: Mr. KILDEE. Davis of California, Ms. Kuster, Ms. Castor of Mrs. Lowey, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. H. Res. 393: Mrs. KIRKPATRICK. Florida, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. Ashford, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Fattah, Mr. H. Res. 435: Mr. RUSSELL. Cartwright, Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Al H. Res. 451: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan and Green of Texas, Mr. Bera, Ms. Lofgren, Mrs. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Crowley, Ms. Mrs. ELLMERS of North Carolina. Napolitano, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Duckworth, Meng, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. Sher- H. Res. 454: Mr. GIBSON. Ms. Tsongas, Mr. Honda, Mr. Pocan, Ms. man, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Mr. Meeks, Mr. H. Res. 469: Mr. TROTT, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. Esty, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Michael F. Doyle Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Moore, Mr. Conyers, JOHNSON of Ohio, and Mr. BARR. of Pennsylvania, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Yarmuth, Ms. Bass, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Ellison, H. Res. 536: Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Mr. Engel, Mr. Israel, Mr. Payne, Ms. McCol- H. Res. 540: Mr. HASTINGS. Titus, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. lum, Mr. Neal, Mr. Polis, Mr. Takai, Ms. Lee, H. Res. 559: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. Adams, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Ms. Maxine Waters of California, Ms. Linda REICHERT. O’Rourke, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Lar- T. Sa´ nchez of California, Mr. Rush, Ms. H. Res. 561: Miss RICE of New York. sen of Washington, Mr. Keating, Ms. Frankel Gabbard, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Mr. of Florida, Ms. Brownley of California, Ms. f Cleaver, Mr. Clay, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Hahn, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mrs. Capps, Speier, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM Mr. Takano, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Clarke PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS of New York, Mr. Nolan, Ms. Schakowsky, Doggett, Mr. Welch, Mr. Himes, Mr. David Scott of Georgia, Mr. Deutch, Mr. Peters, Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors Mr. Rangel, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Swalwell of California, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Carson of Indi- were deleted from public bills and reso- Murphy of Florida, Ms. DeGette, Mr. ana, Mr. Lewis, Ms. Pelosi, Ms. Loretta San- lutions, as follows: Becerra, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Ms. Wilson of chez of California, Ms. Sinema, Mr. Grijalva, H.R. 1301: Mr. ZINKE. Florida, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Eddie Bernice John- Mrs. Dingell, and Mr. Lipinski.

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RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- TRIBUTE TO DORIS DOZIER Conference as well as the First United Church TIONS OF BONITA ‘‘BONNIE’’ CRENSHAW of Christ. Her proudest accomplishment is her SHEPHERD—AN EXTRAORDINARY daughter, Dr. Kwanza (Mikki) Crenshaw. PUBLIC SERVANT WHO SERVED HON. TERRI A. SEWELL On a personal note, Doris has served as dedicated mentor and friend. I know that my THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF OF ALABAMA journey as the first black woman elected to REPRESENTATIVES WITH DIS- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TINCTION FOR 48 YEARS Congress from the State of Alabama would Friday, December 11, 2015 not be possible without her wise counsel, sup- Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I port and mentorship. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE rise today to honor the extraordinary contribu- On this the 60th anniversary of the Mont- tions of lifelong civil rights activist and public gomery Bus Boycott, I ask my colleagues to OF TEXAS servant Doris Dozier Crenshaw. For more than join me in paying tribute to an Alabama treas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 60 years, she has been on the frontlines in the ure whose extraordinary contributions to this fight for equality and human rights for all. nation will continue to shape future genera- Friday, December 11, 2015 Today, we salute this Alabama native for her tions of public servants. commitment to serving this nation. f Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to Her journey began in 1955 when at just 12 present a Certificate of Congressional Rec- RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATED years old, Doris served as Vice President of SERVICE OF NORTHWEST FLOR- ognition to Bonita ‘‘Bonnie’’ Shepherd on the the NAACP Youth Council when Rosa Parks occasion of 48 Years of public service at the IDA’S HUNTER WALKER ON THE served as the organization’s advisor. After OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT U.S. House of Representatives. completing her degree at Clark College, she AS SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLOR- Bonita L. Shepherd, ‘‘Bonnie’’ commenced continued her community outreach in Chicago IDA ADMINISTRATOR her career as a public servant on Capitol Hill with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Open on June 18, 1967 and met everyone who Housing Campaign. Doris began her professional career as a HON. JEFF MILLER crossed her path with her signature ‘‘Good OF FLORIDA Southern Field Representative for the National Morning. How are you?’’ Council of Negro Women by organizing chap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bonnie worked for the U.S. House of Rep- ters, designing rural economic programs, and Friday, December 11, 2015 resentatives, with a starting per hour salary of health and housing programs. In 1977, Doris Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise $1.51, providing service to Members of Con- joined the Carter White House Democratic to recognize Mr. Hunter Walker on the occa- gress, staff, citizens and visitors who traversed Policy Staff for the Small and Minority Busi- sion of his retirement as Santa Rosa County our nation’s Rayburn Cafeteria. ness Issue Division. In 1980, she went on to Administrator, a position in which he has faith- serve as Deputy Director for the South East fully served for the last twenty years. On January 28, 1988, having served 21 Region for the Carter Presidential Campaign. A native of Atmore, Alabama and an avid years in the House, Bonnie continued her pub- In the early 1980s, Doris also served as Crimson Tide fan, Mr. Walker attended the lic service for another 27 years in the House Special Assistant and Mobilization Director for University of Alabama where he received both of Representatives with the Architect of the Special Projects to the Rev. Jesse Jackson. In his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and U.S. Capitol as an Elevator Operator, playing this capacity, she worked extensively in Wash- his Masters of Public Administration. Upon an instrumental role in facilitating the safe and ington, D.C. and nationwide with black busi- graduation, he served as Assistant to the flawless movement of Members as they nesses for the PUSH Trade Bureau. Doris Homewood, Alabama Mayor for five years. He worked to make and pass federal laws affect- then served as a consultant to Vice President later moved to Yemassee, South Carolina, ing our nation. Walter Mondale and was later named National where he worked as both City Planner and Political Director for ‘‘Mondale for President in Management Specialist, and in 1985, he be- Every year for 48 years, Bonnie served 435 1983.’’ came City Planner and Administrator of Beau- Members who served the 50 states of our na- In 1985, Doris was tapped by Coretta Scott fort, South Carolina. In 1986, he became tion, serving the interest of the United States’ King to serve as Director of Mobilization for Grady County, Georgia County Administrator population when the House was in session. the first national holiday honoring Dr. Martin in 1986, and from there, he moved to Tifton, When the House was out of session, Bonnie Luther King, Jr. She was also charged by Georgia, where he served as City and County Dorothy Height to serve as Director of Mobili- also served at the House Flag office where on Manager for seven years. zation for the First National Black Family Re- In 1995, Mr. Walker moved to Santa Rosa average more than 100,000 American flags fly union and the National Black Family Reunions County, located in Florida’s First Congres- over the U.S. Capitol every year, commemo- in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Detroit. This com- sional District where he has since served as rating birthdays, retirements, anniversaries munity icon also organized the nationally rec- County Administrator. For the last two dec- and other special occasions of everyday he- ognized 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 57th anniver- ades, Mr. Walker has been responsible for en- roic Americans. sary and now the 60th celebrations of the suring the efficient daily operation of county For almost half a century Bonnie has served 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott. services. In addition, he has been responsible our nation through wars, recessions, seminal In addition to her various leadership roles, for drafting an annual operating budget for the Doris is committed to passing the torch to fu- county, preparing policy recommendations and national occurrences and celebrations. ture generations. In 2008, she founded the advising County Commissioners on short and On behalf of the U.S. House of Representa- Southern Youth Leadership Development Insti- long term policy goals, working with state and tives and the constituents of the Eighteenth tute. The organization was created to address federal officials and local stakeholders on joint Congressional District of Texas, I take great educational policy issues while engaging youth policy efforts, and ensuring that policies en- pride in congratulating Bonita L. Shepherd, leaders in inspirational training programs acted by the County Commission are carried ‘‘Bonnie’’ for her work as an American public through the ‘‘train-the-trainer’’ approach. out in the most thorough and efficient manner servant and keeping a smile on her face while Over the years, Doris has been recognized possible. serving Members working to serve the inter- and awarded numerous accolades from orga- Aside from his public service, Mr. Walker is nizations around the country and she is a life- an active member and vestryman at Holy ests of the United States. time member of the NAACP and the National Cross Episcopal Church in Pensacola and en- I hope my colleagues will join me in con- Council of Negro Women. Doris is also a joys spending time with his family and playing gratulating Bonnie for her public service. member of the Southern Christian Leadership golf.

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.001 E11DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2015 Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful commu- dedication and comradery of its leadership. reform on issues from campaign finance re- nity, I am pleased to congratulate Mr. Hunter Judy Scarafile embodies the best of the form to prescription drug pricing. He also ex- Walker on his well-earned retirement. My wife League and the best of the game of baseball; celled in the realm of community service, Vicki and I wish him; his wife, Pam; daughter, she is a savvy businesswoman, a respected working with the United Way and the Red Sarah; and son, John all the best for contin- leader, and a pioneer for women working in Cross State Council during his time with the ued success. sports administration. AFL–CIO, later earning an appointment by f Judy’s tenure would not have been Governor Bob Taft to the State Community achieved without her tireless commitment to Service Council. HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- CCBL, its players, and its fans. She first joined Throughout his life, helping veterans find SARY OF THE COMMUNITY AC- the League in 1970, when longtime head of employment has been David’s core focus as a TION PARTNERSHIP OF SAN Public Relations for the Red Sox, Dick public servant. He has recently worked closely LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, INC. Bresciani, her mentor, hired her as an official with Helmets to Hardhats, a non-profit organi- scorer. For over four decades, Judy’s love for zation that helps connect recently returned HON. LOIS CAPPS baseball and dedication to the League led her veterans to employment in the construction in- OF CALIFORNIA to rise through the ranks—from publicity as- dustry. In his current role as political and legis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistant to, since 1991, CCBL’s first female lative director for the International Association president. Friday, December 11, 2015 of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Rein- As President, Judy Scarafile elevated the forcing Iron Workers, David builds upon his Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Cape Cod Baseball League to unprecedented forty year membership in the Iron Workers honor the Community Action Partnership of heights. According to the CCBL Commis- Local 55 union by serving on the Union Vet- San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO) on sioner, her leadership helped the League grow erans Council executive committee, which he their 50th anniversary and to highlight its vital ‘‘from little backyard local teams to an inter- helped found in 2009. role serving our local community. national power in terms of collegiate summer David was nominated for induction into the CAPSLO was established on December 8, baseball.’’ Well over one thousand players Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame by Bob Kane of 1965. It was created as San Luis Obispo trained, coached, and supported by the McClure, Ohio and was inducted on Novem- County’s official Community Action Agency to League have gone on to lasting careers in ber 5, 2015 at the Lincoln Theater in Colum- eliminate the causes of poverty by empow- baseball. bus, alongside eighteen other distinguished ering low-income individuals and families to In 2003, the Cape Cod Baseball League veterans. As a Hall of Fame member, David achieve self-sufficiency through a wide array honored Judy’s achievements by inducting her joins the ranks of an impressive list of distin- of community-based collaborations and pro- into the League’s Hall of Fame. She is also guished Ohioans, including astronauts, police grams. celebrated among other pioneering females in officers, Medal of Honor Recipients, and Over the years, it has touched and inspired the game of baseball by the National Baseball former Presidents of the United States. so many working families through strong part- Hall of Fame’s ‘‘Diamond Dreams’’ exhibit. I could not be prouder of the work David nerships with volunteers, county government, Among her many other honors and accolades, Kolbe has done for veterans in the state of city government, the private sector, and low- Judy has also been named the Hyannis Area Ohio. I see his career of service as an inspira- income populations throughout the San Luis Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, tion. I hope you will all join me in congratu- Obispo community. presented with the Clara Barton Award by the lating David and his family for being recog- Through these partnerships, CAPSLO has American Red Cross, and received USA nized with this great honor. worked tirelessly to implement successful pro- Baseball’s Woman of the Year Award. f grams, such as Early Head Start, Head Start, Mr. Speaker, it brings me great pride to rec- Migrant and Seasonal Head Start, Supportive ognize the retirement of Judy Walden HONORING VIRGINIA TECH’S Service for Veterans and Families, Homeless Scarafile from her position as President of the COACH FRANK BEAMER Services, and Parent Education and Child Cape Cod Baseball League. Judy has served Abuse Prevention Services. These programs the many players who pass through the Cape HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN address the needs of our community by di- League—and the game of baseball. Though OF VIRGINIA rectly combatting poverty and have directly im- she will be sorely missed, I thank her for her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proved the quality of life of local families, devotion and wish her the best of luck in all Friday, December 11, 2015 strengthened the community, and improved her future endeavors. the safety of San Luis Obispo County. f Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I am pleased to recognize CAPSLO on its honor Virginia Tech’s Coach Frank Beamer, 50th anniversary for its leadership and wish RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENT who after 29 years, will retire at the end of this the organization luck in the future. OF DAVID L. KOLBE season as a football coach, mentor, friend and f role model on and off the field. HON. TIM RYAN Beamer was a three-year starting corner- IN RECOGNITION OF JUDY OF OHIO back for the Hokies and after taking over as WALDEN SCARAFILE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Hokies’ head coach in 1987, he built the football program at his alma mater into a na- HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING Friday, December 11, 2015 tional power. OF MASSACHUSETTS Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Coach Beamer stands as the winningest ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to commend David L. Kolbe of Howard, Ohio tive Division I football coach and the sixth all for his induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of time with 279 career wins. Friday, December 11, 2015 Fame this year. A veteran of the Vietnam War During his 29 years at Virginia Tech, he has Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and former fire fighter, David has dedicated 237 victories and has guided the Hokies to recognize the distinguished career of Judy his life to both those he served with and four ACC titles, three Big East championships, Walden Scarafile on the occasion of her retire- served for, returning to Ohio to start a career six appearances in BCS bowl games, and has ment as President of the Cape Cod Baseball in public service. posted 13 seasons with 10 or more wins. League. Judy has served this organization Kolbe was elected Damascus Township At the end of this month, Virginia Tech will honorably for 45 years, including the last 24 Trustee at the age of 33 and later served as play in a bowl game for the 23rd consecutive as President. Henry County Commissioner for four years, year under Beamer’s lead, the longest current The Cape Cod Baseball League has been where he helped secure funding for the Henry streak in college football recognized by the an integral and historic component of Massa- County Veterans Memorial in 1989. Later, NCAA. chusetts culture—having been embraced by Kolbe helped elect President Bill Clinton in Beamer has been the face of the Hokie Cape Cod residents, visitors, and baseball 1992 as Northwest Ohio coordinator for the football team and the Virginia Tech community fans alike as a favorite summer pastime since Ohio Democratic Party. as a whole for so many years. He will certainly its establishment in 1885. The continued suc- As a union ironworker by trade, Kolbe has be missed. cess of the League and that of its individual supported unions throughout his life, serving Thank you, Coach Beamer, for all that you players—through both collegiate, minor and as Political and Legislative Director for the have contributed to Virginia Tech, Blacksburg major league careers—is testament to the Ohio AFL–CIO in 1994 where he championed and the game of college football.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K11DE8.002 E11DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1775 IN COMMEMORATION OF IVADALE gain greater independence and quality of life, The nationally renowned investigators at the MARIE FOULKS FOSTER and enjoy and benefit from participation in center have also translated their results into their communities. On behalf of the citizens of programs and policies that have been imple- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Central Florida, I applaud the efforts of those mented in North Carolina, saving countless OF ILLINOIS involved and the investments they are making lives and injuries. The Center’s staff has also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the lives of individuals with vision loss to trained thousands of safety professionals, and provide them with job training, work experi- have served as a resource for the public and Friday, December 11, 2015 ence and other tools necessary to lead inde- the media on how to communicate safety Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pendent, successful lives. I wish Tampa Light- messages and provide an impartial voice on honor the memory of a truly remarkable house for the Blind many more years of qual- timely road safety topics. woman. Ivadale Foster passed away on No- ity service to our community. For 50 years, the Highway Safety Research vember 14 in her hometown of Danville, Illi- f Center has been a leading research institute nois, at the age of 93. Mrs. Foster was a pillar that has helped shape the field of transpor- of the community, who dedicated her life to HONORING 50 YEARS OF UNC HIGH- tation safety. We are fortunate that this world- helping others. Her list of accomplishments WAY SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER class highway safety research center calls and memberships on various community orga- EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SAFETY North Carolina home. Again, I want to con- nizations is extraordinary. In 1964 Mrs. Foster gratulate the Center on celebrating 50 years of was recognized as one of Danville’s out- HON. DAVID E. PRICE service to the cause of highway safety and standing women and was named volunteer of OF NORTH CAROLINA road users everywhere. I look forward to their the year in 1993. She was the first and only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES continued work over the coming decades. African American woman to serve on the Friday, December 11, 2015 f Vermilion County Board, a position she held for three decades. She was active in the Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE IN Laura Lee Fellowship House, American Legion I rise to recognize the 50th anniversary of the OUR COMMUNITIES Post 736 Auxiliary, and the Danville Public University of North Carolina (UNC) Highway Schools, to name just a few of the organiza- Safety Research Center. The Center’s mission HON. MARCIA L. FUDGE tions on which she served. is to improve the safety, security, access and OF OHIO efficiency of all surface transportation modes Her list of accomplishments could fill pages, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by conducting interdisciplinary research and and because of that record of service, the City Friday, December 11, 2015 of Danville and Vermilion County has lost a disseminating information. Located on the leader, a trailblazer, and an icon. Ivadale Fos- UNC campus at Chapel Hill, which is in my Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I am sick and ter embodied what is good and just in Amer- district, the Center is overseen by the Vice tired of people talking about gun violence as ica, and her legacy of community service will President for Research for the North Carolina if it is just another headline or topic of the day. touch future generations. University System and the Vice Chancellor for While we tend to discuss gun violence be- My sincere condolences go out to the family Research and Economic Development on the cause it occurs so frequently in our country, of Mrs. Foster, as we all mourn her passing. UNC-Chapel Hill campus. another debate is not enough. The UNC Highway Safety Research Center f How many Americans do we have to bury was formed by the North Carolina State Legis- before gun violence stops? What will it take RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- lature in 1965 at a time when the public was for every Member of this House to consider SARY OF TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE calling for enhanced highway and vehicle gun safety laws? And, when will we stop talk- FOR THE BLIND safety and injury prevention. Established dur- ing about the lives lost and take real action to ing former Governor Dan K. Moore’s tenure, save our constituents before their names are HON. DANIEL WEBSTER the Center began operations in 1966 under called before a moment of silence? OF FLORIDA the direction of Dr. B.J. Campbell. I’d like to It is clear that there is a culture of violence IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognize the Center’s current leadership, in- pervading our society. It is crippling us at our cluding David Harkey, Director of the Highway core: tearing families apart and hurting com- Friday, December 11, 2015 Safety Research Center; Lauren Marchetti, Di- munities. Perpetrators are cutting off genera- Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is rector of the National Center for Safe Routes tions at the head and ending lives way too my pleasure to recognize the 75th anniversary to School; Charles Zegeer, Director of the Pe- soon. of Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind. Tampa destrian and Bicycle Information Center; and Gun violence is a crisis of murder. We need Lighthouse for the Blind has been serving indi- Robert Foss, Director of the Center for the to call it what it is. We must figure out how to viduals who are blind or visually impaired Study of Young Drivers. stop people from killing other people and get since 1940. Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is The Center’s cross-discipline research— guns out of the hands of those that do not dedicated to their mission to maximize inde- from social and behavioral sciences to engi- need them. pendence and provide employment opportuni- neering and planning—addresses the diverse Proponents of gun rights say that there is ties for persons who are blind or visually im- challenges we face in building safer roads and an absolute right to bear arms. I disagree. All paired. highways. Research topics include animal-ve- rights are subject to reasonable restrictions. On-site comprehensive rehabilitation serv- hicle crash information, bicycle & pedestrian But what is absolute, is that Americans have ices are provided in their two locations in Flor- safety and access, child passenger safety, dis- the right to leave their homes without being ida: Tampa and Winter Haven. The training tracted and drowsy driving, motorcycle safety, shot. All Americans deserve to live free from programs are designed to help individuals who occupant protection, the safety of older and fear. have recently lost part or all of their vision younger drivers, school travel, traffic oper- But, every day Congress does not act, we gain the skills needed to perform daily tasks ations, and roadway design. lose more innocent children, men and women. and maintain employment. Over its 50-year history, the Center has Every day we do nothing, we forfeit more Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind opened its worked with various partner agencies in North lives. first Winter Haven facility in 1993 to provide Carolina on identifying road safety challenges, I call on my colleagues in Congress to pass rehabilitation programs to residents in Polk, developing and implementing strategies, and comprehensive, national gun policies that Hardee, and Highlands counties. In 1995, the evaluating the effectiveness of programs and eliminate loopholes, ban assault weapons, and Winter Haven facility opened its Low Vision interventions. Partners in North Carolina in- place limits on high-capacity magazines. Sev- Clinic for individuals who have some remain- clude the North Carolina Department of Trans- eral bills have been introduced in the House ing vision. At the Low Vision Clinic, an optom- portation (NCDOT), the Governor’s Highway this year. I have co-sponsored many. Yet, etrist specialized in low vision, works to im- Safety Program, the State Highway Patrol, none have made it to the House Floor. prove visual functioning through the utilization and many others. In recent years, the Center This is unacceptable. We have to protect of low vision aids, visual rehabilitation tech- worked closely with NCDOT to train State pro- the lives of our constituents. niques, or specialized training. fessionals on the concept of complete streets, It saddens me that we are still just talking Over the past 75 years, Tampa Lighthouse develop and implement the ‘Watch for Me’ pe- about gun safety. We did the same after for the Blind has enriched the lives of individ- destrian and bicycle safety program, and de- Sandy Hook and Newtown. We reacted simi- uals by providing them with the opportunity to velop the 2014 Strategic Highway Safety Plan. larly following Aurora, Charleston, Oregon,

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It is time to take action. support in both the Greater Atlanta community Friday, December 11, 2015 Let’s make our streets safer for all Americans. as well as the United States. Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f Following the attacks on the World Trade to honor the service of Jennifer L. Baun of Youngstown, Ohio who served in the U.S. HONORING THE CENTRAL NEW Center on September 11, 2001, then-Mayor Bill Campbell escorted the V–103 morning Navy. Today she serves veterans and the YORK STORM CHEERLEADING greater community and has been recognized ALL STAR PROGRAM team to Ground Zero to present more than $100,000 to then New York mayor Rudy for her outstanding work with induction into the Giuliani for the families of first responders. Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. HON. JOHN KATKO The station raised over $250,000 to assist the While Jennifer works full-time in the phar- OF NEW YORK displaced people of Hurricane Katrina in At- maceutical industry, she spends a great deal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lanta and New Orleans. In November 2008, of her free time helping veterans. Jenn is the president of the Northeast Ohio Women Vet- Friday, December 11, 2015 the station paused its music service to report erans Unit 21, a chapter of the Military Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on the historic election of this nation’s first Af- rican American president, Barack Obama. V– Women Across the Nation veterans group, an honor the 20th anniversary of the Central New organization dedicated to women who proudly York Storm Cheerleading All Star Program. 103 has been a partner in promoting the 13th district’s Health, Job and Foreclosure preven- served in the military. She is vice chair of the The CNY Storm was founded in 1996 and was Ohio Department of Veterans Services Advi- the first All Star program in New York State. tion fairs and contributing to the success of these events. sory Committee on Women Veterans and was The CNY Storm provides a welcoming envi- instrumental in seeking sponsorship for the bi- ronment where all ages and ability levels are Over the past 40 years, the People’s Station ennial Ohio Women Veterans Conferences. invited to come and learn about cheerleading has proven itself as a resource for the greater Additionally, Jenn worked diligently on the and tumbling. Atlanta community. With over one million lis- movement of legislation supporting the Ohio The CNY Storm All Star Program is the teners, V–103 is undoubtedly an integral part Women Veterans license plate. In May of longest running and most successful program of people of Atlanta’s morning and evening 2015, Jenn was a finalist for the Athena Lead- not only in Central New York, the Capital Dis- commutes as well as an important part of the ership Award for the exceptional impact and trict, and North Country, but in all of New York philanthropic community. leadership she has made in her career and State. The coaches and staff at CNY Storm Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate and community. are knowledgeable, experienced and nation- honor an organization that has been an in- Despite having already given so much, ally recognized. The team is a United States formative voice for so many Georgians Jenn’s commitment to giving even more and All Star Foundation member gym and all ath- throughout the last 40 years. I ask my col- helping her fellow veterans is a source of in- letes are USASF members. leagues to join me in commemorating V–103 spiration to me, and our whole community. On The CNY Storm Cheerleading Program on their organization’s anniversary and for behalf of the whole community, I would like to plays an important role in Central New York, their continued service to the Greater Atlanta congratulate Jennifer on this most recent working with young people locally to teach community. honor, and offer my sincere thanks for the them life skills, teambuilding, character edu- work she has done, and will no doubt continue cation and the importance of community and f to do for fellow veterans in our community. the pursuit of academic goals. The team con- f tinuously offers community service activities 180TH ANNIVERSARY OF CEN- for its team members, along with academic re- TENARY UNITED METHODIST RECOGNIZING NORTHWEST FLOR- wards, college scouting opportunities, and a CHURCH IDA’S BUCK LEE ON THE OCCA- family atmosphere. SION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the THE SANTA ROSA ISLAND AU- CNY Storm Cheerleading All Star Program HON. JOHN SHIMKUS THORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and congratulate the program on achieving its 20th anniversary. I wish the program contin- OF ILLINOIS HON. JEFF MILLER ued success for years to come. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, December 11, 2015 IN HONOR OF THE 40TH ANNIVER- Friday, December 11, 2015 SARY OF V–103, THE PEOPLE’S Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise STATION recognize the 180th anniversary of the found- to recognize Mr. Buck Lee for his dedicated ing of Centenary United Methodist Church in service to the Gulf Coast community on the HON. DAVID SCOTT Effingham, Illinois. Centenary United Methodist occasion of his retirement as the Santa Rosa Church can trace its origins to 1835, four Island Authority Executive Director. OF GEORGIA years after Effingham County was established. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A native Northwest Floridian, Buck was born This makes Centenary the oldest congregation in Pensacola on December 24, 1947 to Jack Friday, December 11, 2015 in Effingham County. The congregation at first and LaVonne Lee. Growing up along the Gulf Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, had no building in which to worship, the first Coast, he attended Warrington Elementary today I rise to honor the 40th anniversary of members of the church would meet in each and Junior High Schools, Escambia High ‘‘The People’s Station’’, V–103, a radio station other’s homes. Ground breaking for the cur- School, and Pensacola Junior College. A life- that has withstood the test of time and always rent church began in 1954 and the building long Ole Miss fan, he attended the University kept up with the pulse of metro Atlanta. was dedicated in 1961. of Mississippi, where he was a proud member V–103 started in 1976 primarily as a disco Centenary United Methodist Church has a of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Following his stud- music station. The station rose to prominence long tradition of community involvement and ies, Buck served in the United States Army and became one of Atlanta’s radio market care, and for 180 years it has been serving until 1974, when he returned to Northwest leaders under the guidance and leadership of the spiritual and emotional needs of its mem- Florida to start a career as a businessman then program director, Scotty Andrews. Al- bers and the community with many different and public servant. though it found its audience in disco, as musi- activities and programs. I look forward to the Buck’s successful business career included cal tastes changed, V–103 proved to be fluid continued success of Centenary United Meth- ownership of a car dealership, Jack Lee Buick, and ready to meet the listening needs of the odist Church, and I extend my best wishes to and the creation of a government consulting people of Atlanta. it on its 180th anniversary. firm. In addition, Buck was also elected to

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In f and is ‘‘devoted to changing people’s lives.’’ this capacity, he is responsible for imple- Mr. Strickland has devoted countless hours menting plans and programs established by TRIBUTE TO THOMAS AND LINDA of his life to combating neighborhood violence the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board and KOEHN and helping at-risk youth. He is seen in Knox- administering the daily operations of the Santa ville as a symbol of integrity. Among other Rosa Island Authority, which includes a staff HON. DAVID YOUNG causes he champions are the Howard Circle of 35 permanent employees and approxi- OF IOWA of Friends, a senior day-care group, and the mately 40 seasonal employees on Pensacola IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interfaith Health Clinic for the working poor. Mr. Speaker, Thomas ‘‘Tank’’ Strickland has Beach. Friday, December 11, 2015 Buck’s tenure as Executive Director of the spent his entire life in service to the neighbor- Santa Rosa Island Authority has coincided Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise hood where he grew up. I call his work and with several pivotal moments in Northwest today to recognize and congratulate Thomas dedication to the attention of my Colleagues Florida history. He was appointed in the wake and Linda Koehn for being recognized as Out- and other readers in hopes that he will inspire of Hurricane Ivan, one of the costliest storms standing Individual Philanthropists by the Des many, many more in the years to come. in American history and was also Executive Moines Business Record. They have long f Director during Hurricane Dennis. Buck been supporters of arts, culture, and commu- PERSONAL EXPLANATION worked diligently to restore the beach, but in nity service in the Des Moines area. 2010, the community was hit hard again fol- For years the Koehns have dedicated their HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN lowing the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. In time and talents to promoting the greater OF MASSACHUSETTS 2012, however, Pensacola Beach had the best good. They have directed most of their philan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year ever for retail sales, and with the Santa thropic efforts to The Community Foundation Rosa Island Authority Board approval, Buck of Greater Des Moines and United Way of Friday, December 11, 2015 implemented ‘‘Bands on the Beach,’’ an event Central Iowa. Thomas and Linda describe the Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I was un- that attracts thousands of individuals. Buck two organizations as pillars of the greater Des avoidably absent on Thursday, December 10, also oversees the Pensacola Beach Blue An- Moines metropolitan area. 2015, as I was attending a funeral in my con- gels Airshow and is active in various civic and The Koehns’ willingness to serve others be- gressional district in Massachusetts. community organizations. His excellent service fore themselves has left a long-lasting impact On Roll Call Vote Number 688, the Motion has not gone unnoticed, and he has received on the community. Their dedicated leadership to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair numerous awards, including the 2011 Commu- on a variety of philanthropic boards and orga- on the Privileged Resolution offered by Ms. nicator of the Year award by the Florida Public nizations cannot be understated, as well as PELOSI of California to place on the calendar Relations Association. their contributions to the Greater Des Moines for an immediate vote H.R. 1076, the Denying Mr. Speaker, on behalf of a grateful commu- Botanical Garden, the Des Moines Symphony, Firearms and Explosives to Dangerous Terror- nity, I am pleased to congratulate Mr. Buck and the Science Center of Iowa, to name a ists Act, had I been present I would have Lee on his well-earned retirement. My wife few. voted NO. Vicki and I wish him all the best for continued Mr. Speaker, the Koehns’ display of civic f duty throughout their lives is admirable and success. 36TH ANNUAL RECOGNITION DAY gives me great hope for our nation’s future. It f OF CONCERNED WOMEN OF is Iowans like them who make me proud to BROOKLYN JOSEPH DEMOTT call myself an Iowan and represent the people of our great state. I ask that my colleagues in HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS the U.S. House of Representatives join me in HON. HAKEEM S. JEFFRIES OF NEW YORK OF PENNSYLVANIA congratulating the Koehns for receiving this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outstanding recognition and in wishing them nothing but continued success. Friday, December 11, 2015 Friday, December 11, 2015 f Mr. JEFFRIES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebration of the 36th Annual Recognition HONORING THOMAS ‘‘TANK’’ honor Joseph DeMott of Lititz, Pennsylvania. Day of Concerned Women of Brooklyn. This STRICKLAND Mr. DeMott served our country in the Army organization has helped to make a difference Air Corps during World War II, suffering se- in the lives of countless women, their families vere leg wounds in a mission over what is HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. and communities in Brooklyn for decades. On now Jakarta. While he was in the hospital, OF TENNESSEE December 12, 2015 at Giando’s on the Water Japan overtook the city and he was captured IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Brooklyn, NY, this year’s honorees will be in March 1942. He was sent to a POW camp Friday, December 11, 2015 celebrated for their invaluable service. to do farm labor, build fences, dig ditches, and The Concerned Women of Brooklyn are work on the docks. Joseph DeMott was Mr. DUNCAN of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, proud to honor 12 prominent individuals se- starved, beaten, and temporarily blinded when Thomas ‘‘Tank’’ Strickland is one of the hard- lected for distinguishing themselves in their the camp was liberated in September 1945. est working people I have ever known and a chosen fields. Ms. Georgetta Belton, Director For his heroism, he received two Purple very patriotic American. He will retire soon of Culinary Ministry at Bethany Baptist Church, Hearts. from his position as city community relations Mr. Frank Boswell, Executive Director of After the war, back home in Pennsylvania, director in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he Bushwick Economic Development Corporation, he became an electrical engineer after grad- has served for almost 20 years. He has also Mr. Edie Gonzalez-Devonish, Educational Di- uating from Penn State. He went on later to represented the city he loves so much for sev- rector of Two by Two Child Care, Dr. Ben- work as a plant manager at Champion Blower eral years as an esteemed member of the jamin Igwe, President and CEO of Family and Forge in Lancaster. Knox County Commission. Service Network of New York, Mr. Winchester This October, 70 years later, he and seven A graduate of Austin-East High School and Key, President and CEO of East New York other former POWs held by Japan during the University of Tennessee, Mr. Strickland’s Urban Youth Corporation, Reverend Rose M. World War II traveled to Japan as guests of service to the community spans a lifetime and King-Bennett of Associated Minister Greater the Japanese government to revisit and rec- has come not just through government but Bright Light Missionary Baptist Church, Ms. oncile with their past. also volunteer and philanthropy work. The Judy D. Newton, independent consultant and Mr. DeMott’s story is an outstanding lesson community honored him for this devotion with community advocate and Reverend Marsha to us all not only in courage, selflessness, pa- the naming of Thomas ‘‘Tank’’ Strickland Park. Scipio, Esq. Executive Director of Berean triotism, and valor, but also in forgiveness. Recently, he was also bestowed with the Community and Family Life Center are recipi- Those who are truly strong are strong enough Jayne Thomas Grassroots Volunteer Recogni- ents of Concerned Women of Brooklyn’s Ex- to forgive. tion Award for community advocacy from the cellence in Community and Civic Services.

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Bellevue Hospital Center and Dr. Ramanathan lations and issues management for the com- For over two decades, Mr. Beattie has led Raju, President and CEO of the New York pany’s leading herbicide, Roundup herbicide, Shedd Aquarium as its president and CEO, City Health + Hospitals are recipients of Con- and several of its biotechnology traits and overseeing the aquarium’s largest expansion cerned Women of Brooklyn’s Excellence in seeds businesses. project and launching Shedd to its position as Health Services and Ms. Jani Selestine Ahay, Before she joined Monsanto, Lisa earned a one of the country’s leading educational a New England College student is the recipi- B.A. in technical journalism from Colorado aquariums. ent of the Peggy Pinchback Scholarship State University and she worked for two trade Mr. Beattie began his career as a marketing Award. associations in California. She also served as and development director for the Cincinnati I commend these honorees for their dedica- a reporter for several daily and weekly news- Zoo and eventually went on to lead zoos in tion, commitment and contribution to serving papers in Colorado, Mississippi and Alabama. both Tennessee and Texas before coming to the people of Brooklyn. As the Team Lead for U.S. State and Local Chicago in 1994. He is an active member of Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Government Affairs, Lisa recruited, trained and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association distinguished colleagues join me in celebrating developed an outstanding team of profes- and formerly served as its president. the 36th Annual Recognition Day of Con- sionals to represent Monsanto before local As a respected leader in his field of marine cerned Women of Brooklyn and these 12 won- and state governments. She and her team science, Mr. Beattie was appointed by Presi- derful honorees. have built deep and effective relationships with dent Bush to serve on the sixteen-member U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, an initia- f legislative bodies, elected officials, and grower organizations throughout the nation. While she tive that has led to the creation of new ocean TRIBUTE TO STEVE CHAPMAN has had many accomplishments, one of note policies, such as pollution prevention efforts is her development and implementation of a and the enhancement of marine science, com- HON. DAVID YOUNG strategy to engage and partner with commu- merce, and transportation. OF IOWA nities around a number of Monsanto’s facili- A commitment to education has been one of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties. Mr. Beattie’s top priorities in his years with Shedd Aquarium. The $45 million Wild Reef Friday, December 11, 2015 Throughout her career, Lisa has rep- resented Monsanto with professionalism, wing opened in 2003 and features one of the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise grace, and class and has been a strong advo- most diverse shark exhibits in the country. In today to recognize and congratulate Steve cate for American agriculture and farmers. 2009, during Mr. Beattie’s tenure, the renova- Chapman for being recognized by the Des After relocating from St. Louis some years tion of Shedd’s Abbott Oceanarium marine Moines Business Record as this year’s Out- ago, Lisa and her husband Jack and two chil- mammal pavilion was completed—restoring standing Volunteer Fundraiser. For over 20 dren, Sam and Amanda, live and work in Den- one of Shedd’s favorite exhibits, beloved by years Steve has been relied upon in the great- ver, Colorado. In retirement, Lisa and Jack are teachers, students, and patrons of all ages. er Des Moines metropolitan area as a trusted Under Mr. Beattie’s leadership, Chicago’s looking forward to traveling and pursuing their and effective fundraising leader. Shedd Aquarium has secured its reputation as hobbies and philanthropic activities. I wish Among the many diverse contributions a world-class aquarium, hosting millions of them the best as they begin this exciting new Steve has made to the Des Moines metro guests each year. Mr. Beattie’s commitment to chapter in their lives. area, his fundraising acumen has been excep- marine education has undoubtedly contributed tionally influential. In dedicating his time and f to Shedd’s excellence and I congratulate him talent Steve has successfully fundraised for TRIBUTE TO RICHARD AND on his many achievements and thank him for organizations like ChildServe, Yes for Valley, BARBARA KUNZE his work to make Shedd Aquarium one of Illi- Boy Scouts of America, Easter Seals, and the nois’ most treasured attractions. American Heart Association, to name a few. HON. DAVID YOUNG f Steve has also played a key role in a num- OF IOWA ber of important Des Moines initiatives, includ- PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the passage of the Polk County local op- tion sales tax. His willingness to serve and Friday, December 11, 2015 HON. KYRSTEN SINEMA work on the behalf of others is a testament to Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF ARIZONA his character. today to recognize and congratulate Richard IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rec- and Barbara Kunze of Griswold, Iowa, on the Friday, December 11, 2015 ognize Steve today. It is Iowans like Steve very special occasion of their 65th wedding Ms. SINEMA. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. that make me proud to be an Iowan and rep- anniversary. They were married at the Lewis 687—Yes, rollcall No. 688—No, rollcall No. resent our great state. I ask that my col- Methodist Church in 1950. 689—Yes. leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives Richard and Barbara’s lifelong commitment I was unavoidably detained. join me in congratulating Steve for this out- to each other and their children, Rebecca, f standing accomplishment and in wishing him Dennis, Brad and Dana, along with their nothing but continued success. grandchildren and great-children truly em- TRIBUTE TO GREENFIELD OIL f bodies our Iowa values. It is families like the Kunzes that make me proud to call myself an CONGRATULATING LISA DRAKE HON. DAVID YOUNG Iowan and represent the people of our great OF IOWA UPON HER RETIREMENT state. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I commend this great couple Friday, December 11, 2015 HON. ANN WAGNER on their 65th year together and I wish them OF MISSOURI many more. I ask that my colleagues in the Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States House of Representatives join today to recognize and congratulate Green- field Oil from Greenfield, Iowa. The company Friday, December 11, 2015 me in congratulating them on this momentous occasion. has reached an important milestone this year Mrs. WAGNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and I join them in celebrating their 100th anni- f congratulate Lisa Drake upon her upcoming versary of providing goods and services to retirement after 28 years with Monsanto. TRIBUTE TO TED BEATTIE southern Iowa. Since January 2007, Lisa has served as the Greenfield Oil’s doors first opened on Au- Team Lead for U.S. State and Local Govern- HON. RODNEY DAVIS gust 15th, 1915 by its owner, Frank Grounds. ment Affairs for Monsanto. In that capacity, OF ILLINOIS Since that time, three generations of family she has managed the company’s government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have owned and operated Greenfield Oil, fo- affairs and community relations teams in all cusing on auto care and tires. fifty states and Puerto Rico. She also has Friday, December 11, 2015 Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor that I’m able served as Secretary of the Board of Colorado Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- to recognize Greenfield Oil and its hard-work- Biosciences Association. er, I rise today to commend Mr. Ted Beattie ing employees today for their dedication and

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The group has reached an im- HON. JAMES B. RENACCI portant milestone this year and I join them in OF OHIO celebrating their 25th anniversary of working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MIKE COFFMAN hard to improve the Corning local business Friday, December 11, 2015 OF COLORADO community. The mission of the Main Street Iowa Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RENACCI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to gram is to improve the social and economic congratulate Mr. Ryan Chester for his accom- Friday, December 11, 2015 well-being of Iowa’s communities by assisting plishment of being selected the winner of the selected communities to capitalize on the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Ryan is an Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, on January unique identity, assets, and character of each extraordinarily talented senior from North Roy- 20, 2009, the day President Obama took of- historic commercial district. For 25 years, Main alton High School, who competed against fice, the national debt was Street Corning has continued to successfully more than 2,000 applicants from across the $10,626,877,048,913.08. beautify the downtown and fiscally strengthen world. The Breakthrough Junior Challenge is a Today, it is $18,775,084,981,439.86. We’ve its businesses. competition that invites students ages 13–18 added $8,148,207,932,526.78 to our debt in 6 Mr. Speaker, it’s an honor to represent Main to submit videos that explain science, physics, years. This is over $8 trillion in debt our na- Street Corning and its hard-working employ- and math concepts. tion, our economy, and our children could ees and volunteers in the United States Con- With a bowl of popcorn, a brilliant mind, and have avoided with a balanced budget amend- gress. I invite my colleagues in the United some very creative video-editing skills, Ryan ment. States House of Representatives to join me in created a capturing visual to explain Einstein’s congratulating them on their 25th anniversary Special Theory in Relativity, and won first f and in wishing them nothing but continued prize in this inaugural competition. success. As the winner of this competition, Ryan won CREW OF THE M.S. SHAHAN II a $250,000 scholarship, a $100,000 state-of- f the art new science lab for North Royalton IN RECOGNITION OF TED BEATTIE High School, and $50,000 for his AP Physics HON. LEE M. ZELDIN teacher Mr. Richard Nestoff. He also had the OF NEW YORK HON. MIKE BOST once in a lifetime opportunity to meet OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, whose IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Silicon Valley Community Foundation co- Friday, December 11, 2015 hosted the event. Friday, December 11, 2015 Ryan’s ability to take his passion for both Mr. ZELDIN. Mr. Speaker, I, along with my Mr. BOST. Mr. Speaker, I join my Illinois film and science and apply it in a setting out- colleague Mr. COURTNEY from Connecticut, colleagues in wishing Ted Beattie the best as side of the classroom on his own accord rise today to honor the crew of the M.S. he retires following a 21-year tenure as Presi- should be encouraged in schools throughout Shahan II. On September 14, 2015, a seem- dent and Chief Executive Officer of Shedd the country. As a nation, we are committed to ingly normal work commute turned into a life Aquarium. Under Mr. Beattie’s leadership, advancing our understanding of science and or death rescue mission. Al Yeomans, Ship’s Shedd Aquarium has prospered, growing into applying it in a way that can impact the lives Mate; Cliff McGuigan, Ship’s Mate; Jeffrey one of the largest indoor aquariums in the of all man-kind. I know we are in good hands Krause, Security; Meghan Jackson, Environ- world. I thank him for his contributions to the as we continue to lead the way in new sci- mental Safety and Occupational Health Spe- State of Illinois. entific breakthroughs and innovations that will cialist; Allyson Cooke, Document Control Spe- f define the 21st century with young scientists cialist; Jennifer Knight, Administrative Assist- like Ryan. ant; and Hector Lavarreda, Procurement Man- CELEBRATING THE 230TH ANNI- It is with great admiration I ask my col- ager, all a part of the workforce at the Plum VERSARY OF ROCKAWAY VAL- leagues in the House to join me in congratu- Island Animal Disease Center, sprang into ac- LEY UNITED METHODIST lating Ryan on his achievement, and wish him tion after spotting two boaters off the coast of CHURCH the best with all of his future endeavors. Old Saybrook, Connecticut. f Upon arriving at the scene, the crew saw HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN the boaters clinging to the fender of their sink- OF NEW JERSEY TRIBUTE TO NORMAN AND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHIRLEY KAISER ing vessel and not wearing life jackets, which meant that a timely rescue was critical. De- Friday, December 11, 2015 HON. DAVID YOUNG spite the rough conditions, Captain Peter Jor- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise dan managed to maneuver the ferry into posi- today to honor the Rockaway Valley United OF IOWA tion to deploy a rescue sling and hoist the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Methodist Church, located in Boonton Town- boaters to safety. Once aboard, the crew ship, New Jersey, as it celebrates its 230th Friday, December 11, 2015 rushed to protect the victims from hypothermia Anniversary. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise and shock. Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church today to recognize and congratulate Norman If not for the courageous efforts of the crew has been an active part of the Boonton Town- and Shirley Kaiser of Massena, Iowa, on the members, the story being told may have ship community since its founding in 1785. very special occasion of their 50th wedding ended tragically. The actions undertaken by Through its weekly masses the church con- anniversary. They were married on October 2, these crew members embody the spirit of tinues to foster religious life. 1965 at the Baptist Church in Knoxville, Iowa. American determination and the desire to help The United Methodist Church got its begin- Norman and Shirley’s lifelong commitment others when they need it most. It is important nings in the United States in 1784. The church to each other, their daughter, Dori, and their to recognize these individuals so that their spread through ‘‘circuit riders’’ who traveled grandchildren, truly embodies Iowa values. It selfless actions do not go unnoticed and can spreading the word of God, and caring for His is families like the Kaisers that make me be commended by all. Today, we thank these people. In 1785 the Rockaway Valley United proud to call myself an Iowan and represent crewmembers for their efforts and service to Methodist Church was built as a center of wor- the people of our great state. their communities. ship for this new religion. The current church

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:52 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.012 E11DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS E1780 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 11, 2015 was built in 1842 by members of the founding unteerism and civic engagement is a testa- ment with law enforcement, Commander families. In 1894 a slate roof was added, and ment to his character. Today, Dylan attends Groom held leadership positions in the Ex- the cupola was added in 1895–1900. There Drake University as a marketing and finance change Club of Aurora, the Knights of Colum- are 12 stained glass windows dating back to student. Although he is busy with his studies bus Council 736, and Big Brothers Big Sisters 1900 which were donated in honor of the he continues to volunteer what little extra time of Kane and Kendall Counties. founding members. The church is surrounded he has to serving others. Commander Groom passed away on De- by a cemetery which dates back to the build- Mr. Speaker, Dylan’s leadership and display cember 9, 2015, at the age of 50. Although his ing of the church. In 1976 the church building of civic duty at such a young age gives me life was tragically cut short, his legacy of 26 was added to the New Jersey Register of His- great hope for our nation’s future. It is Iowans years of selfless service will be felt by genera- toric Places, and in 1977 it was added to the like him who make me proud to call myself an tions of Aurorans. He will be remembered as National Register of Historic Places. Iowan and represent the people of our great a dedicated husband, father, and community The Rockaway Valley United Methodist state. I ask that my colleagues in the United leader. Church has helped the United Methodist com- States House of Representatives join me in f munity celebrate and practice their beliefs. congratulating Dylan for receiving this out- The church has also done much more for the standing recognition and in wishing him noth- TRIBUTE TO LARRY GILES community of Boonton Township. The church ing but continued success. has served as a gathering place for the entire f HON. DAVID YOUNG community. Boy Scouts of America Troop 69 OF IOWA HONORING BILL SNYDER FOR 36 has been using the church as a meeting place IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES YEARS OF SERVICE TO BUCKS for 80 years. The church also plays host to a Friday, December 11, 2015 Christian drama school, and a weekly karate COUNTY class. In 2014 the church donated over 400 Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise pounds of food to the Interfaith Food Pantry. HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK today to recognize and congratulate Larry The Rockaway Valley United Methodist OF PENNSYLVANIA Giles, of Mount Ayr, Iowa, for being selected Church holds a weekly playgroup for children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a member of the Mount Ayr Community Hall of Fame. from birth to kindergarten along with their Friday, December 11, 2015 caregivers to foster a community among the Larry was a 1958 graduate of Tingley High small congregation. Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, congratula- School and was hired as a junior high math For Rockaway Valley United Methodist tions to Bucks County Treasurer William ‘‘Bill’’ teacher at Mount Ayr Schools in 1966. During Church’s 230th Anniversary, I commend all of Snyder for 36 years of honorable service to his 29 years at Mount Ayr Schools Larry the pastors and committees of the Church. the people of Bucks County. Before his elec- served in a number of different roles, includ- Since its founding, Rockaway Valley United tion in 1980, he served our country with the ing: elementary guidance counselor, special Methodist Church has been supported by the 31st infantry in Korea between 1951 and education coordinator, and eventually elemen- people of Boonton Township; this is one of the 1953. Upon his return to civilian life, he oper- tary principal. Larry was closely involved in the main reasons why the church is still a big part ated and built a successful business and was reorganization of individual schools into Mount of the community. After 230 years of out- a member of the International Operating Engi- Ayr Community Schools. At one point, he was standing service to the Boonton Township, I neers Union. He is known for his local civic the principal of 13 buildings at the same time. commend and congratulate Rockaway Valley and community involvement, including serving Larry has served on the school board, South- United Methodist Church for all of its hard on the Doylestown Township Planning Com- western Community College Board, the Mount work and dedication. mission and later the Doylestown Township Ayr Foundation Board, and has been an active Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Board of Supervisors. As county treasurer, Bill sports official since 1967. to join me in congratulating the Rockaway Val- Snyder has implemented many changes and Mr. Speaker, Larry’s efforts embody the ley United Methodist Church, as it celebrates efficiencies and was an active member of the Iowa spirit and I am honored to represent him its 230th Anniversary. County Treasurer’s Association of Pennsyl- and Iowans like him in the United States Con- f vania. In addition, he held various leadership gress I ask that all of my colleagues in the positions on the Bucks County Republican United States House of Representatives join TRIBUTE TO DYLAN DECLERCK Committee. On this, the occasion of his retire- me in congratulating Larry for his distinguished ment, we wish him many happy and healthy career and wishing him nothing but continued HON. DAVID YOUNG retirement years. success. OF IOWA f f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING COMMANDER JOE HONORING THE SERVICE OF Friday, December 11, 2015 GROOM CAPTAIN CARL A. LAHTI Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dylan DeClerck for HON. BILL FOSTER HON. JOE COURTNEY being recognized by the Des Moines Business OF ILLINOIS OF CONNECTICUT Record as this year’s Outstanding Youth in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Philanthropy. At a young age Dylan recognized that one Friday, December 11, 2015 Friday, December 11, 2015 of the most important aspects of life is giving Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today back to others and helping those that need it honor the service of Commander Joe Groom to honor Captain Carl Lahti, United States most. For his part, Dylan founded the organi- of the Aurora Police Department. Navy, as he concludes his service as the 50th zation Opportunity on Deck at the age of 16. Since his appointment to the Aurora Police Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine This organization plays a key role in empow- Department in 1989, Commander Groom rose Base New London. On behalf of southeastern ering youth by encouraging active lifestyles through the ranks to become Investigations Di- Connecticut, I thank Captain Lahti for his serv- and athletics. Dylan’s organization has served vision Commander. He was a steadfast fixture ice, his leadership and his friendship to our re- over 500 children in Greater Des Moines and in our community through his involvement in gion. continues teaching young people the impor- local organizations and constant engagement A native of Buffalo, New York, Captain Lahti tance of healthy living, teamwork and sports- with his neighbors, fellow officers, and city offi- graduated from the Naval Academy in 1989 manship. Opportunity on Deck gives youth cials. and went on to serve in a number of capac- who wouldn’t normally have a chance to par- Commander Groom was also an ambas- ities throughout the Submarine Force at sea ticipate in sports camps the ability to experi- sador for the City of Aurora, through his work and on shore. It was during his tour as Com- ence them free of charge. with the International and Illinois Associations manding Officer of U.S. Naval Submarine Dylan’s willingness to serve others before of Chiefs of Police, the Chiefs Associations in Base New London, however, that I got the himself has already made a long-lasting im- Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties, the chance to work closely with Captain Lahti. In pact on the lives of hundreds of young people Kane County DUI Task Force, the Juvenile a region that follows developments on the in the Greater Des Moines area. His dedica- Drug Court Advisory Committee, and the Au- base like a box score, Captain Lahti’s two and tion to improving the community through vol- rora Police Foundation. Beyond his involve- a half-year tour at the base was distinguished

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Mr. Speaker, today I com- munity members. They have owned and oper- the base’s operational infrastructure and the mend Regina Meredith, Salem High School’s ated JoDan Farms, a wholesale tree nursery, quality of life for sailors and their families. counseling coordinator, who was recently in Murrieta, California since 1989. Dan also Most notably, Captain Lahti led the prepara- named Counselor of the Year by the Virginia has served as the Chair of the Riverside tions to return a new flag officer to SUBASE Counselors Association. County Republican Party. In 1989, Dan was with the establishment of the new Undersea Regina studied at Radford University, where chosen to be the recipient of the Bob Howie Warfighting Development Center. And, work- she earned her bachelor’s degree as well as Award for Outstanding Service to Riverside ing closely with the State of Connecticut, Cap- two master’s degrees. She began her career County Agriculture. More recently, he was also tain Lahti deepened the innovative relationship at Carroll County High School, where she selected to receive the Myra Goldwater Life- between the base and its host state through taught English. Regina also worked in time Achievement Award in recognition of his collaborative investment in new projects to im- Hillsville, Roanoke, and Christiansburg as a many contributions to the Riverside County prove the operations, training and security at special education teacher. community. the base. She began her counseling career in 2000 in Dan and Joan’s tireless passion for their Beyond the nuts and bolts of base infra- Christiansburg, where she also taught English, family, community service and giving back has structure, Captain Lahti prioritized efforts to prior to joining the staff at Salem High School contributed immensely to the betterment of the deepen the connection between the installa- in 2005. In 2012, Regina was named Salem community of Riverside County, California. I tions and the surrounding community. Under High’s teacher of the year, and in 2014 she am proud to call Dan and Joan close friends, his watch, the base community contributed was named the Roanoke Area Counseling As- fellow community members and great Ameri- thousands of community service volunteer sociation’s Member of the Year. cans. Today, I add my voice to the many who hours in the region in local schools and orga- ‘‘Regina is an exemplary educator and her will be congratulating them on the celebration nizations. And Captain Lahti was instrumental work ethic, her professionalism, her innovation of their 60th wedding anniversary. in broader regional events such as the highly and, most importantly, her love for and service successful Coast Guard Birthday Salute event to others are models for both students and her f in August 2015. colleagues,’’ said Salem High School principal Captain Lahti was a fixture in the south- Scott Habeeb in the Roanoke Times. ‘‘Without TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY DANOS eastern Connecticut community during his ten- a doubt, we meet the needs of Salem’s young ure at SUBASE New London, and the base people more effectively as a result of Regina HON. DAVID YOUNG was rightfully honored under his leadership. It Meredith’s influence on our school.’’ is no wonder then that SUBASE New London I ask that my colleagues join me in recog- OF IOWA was selected by the Mystic Chamber of Com- nizing Regina Meredith for her years of dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merce as Southeastern Connecticut’s ‘‘Em- cation to our nation’s young people. I appre- Friday, December 11, 2015 ployer of the Year.’’ In addition, Captain ciate her hard work, and congratulate her for Lahti’s leadership led SUBASE New London this tremendous accomplishment. Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Johnny Danos for being to earn the SECNAV Energy Gold Award, Gal- f ley 5-star Award, and the CNO Environmental recognized by the Des Moines Business Restoration Award. TRIBUTE TO DAN AND JOAN Record with the Spirit of Philanthropy Award. As you might imagine, a close working rela- HOLLINGSWORTH Johnny has been a longtime supporter and tionship with the Commanding Officer of the volunteer for numerous local charities and or- base is a prerequisite for anyone representing HON. KEN CALVERT ganizations. eastern Connecticut in Congress. However, I OF CALIFORNIA For years Johnny has dedicated his time consider myself privileged to have worked so and talents to promoting the greater good. He IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closely with Captain Lahti not just in his ca- has volunteered his efforts to organizations pacity as a Navy officer, but as a friend. He Friday, December 11, 2015 like the United Way of Central Iowa, and his team have never been more than a Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Broadlawns Advocacy Center for Mental phone call or email away, and the connection honor and pay tribute to a couple whose com- Health, Above and Beyond Cancer, Iowa Soci- between his office and mine has been nothing mitment to each other and to the Riverside ety of Economic Success, and the Des Moines short of a two-way street. I am grateful for his County, California community is exceptional. Symphony, to name a few. Johnny has utilized time, his advice, his counsel and most of all, Today, Dan and Joan Hollingsworth will be his unique relationship-building skills to im- his unflagging commitment to Connecticut’s celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. prove the community. base and the sailors and submarines stationed This couple has spent their lives raising a Johnny’s willingness to serve others before at it. beautiful family and serving their local commu- himself has made a long-lasting impact on the Leading a major installation like SUBASE is nity. community. His dedicated leadership on a va- a team effort, and no one was a more impor- Dan and Joan were married in Pomona, riety of philanthropic boards and organizations tant part of Captain Lahti’s team than his wife California in 1955 at the First Baptist Church. cannot be understated. The philanthropic work Lisa. She was actively involved in the sur- After moving to San Jacinto, California in Johnny has put in over the years has ad- rounding community, attending a wide range 1960, the couple established Dan’s Dairy, a vanced the Des Moines metropolitan area in of events for non-profit organizations, pro- dairy farm that also featured a cash and carry ways that were previously thought to be moting charitable activities of all different storefront. Dedicated to his business and the unachievable. stripes. Both Carl and Lisa are devoted par- greater farming industry, Dan joined the Board Mr. Speaker, Johnny’s display of civic duty ents to Benjamin, Nathaniel, Samuel, Abra- of Directors of the Riverside County Farm Bu- throughout his life is admirable and gives me ham, Rebehka, and Katheryn, who also have reau after being asked to serve. Dan later great hope for our nation’s future. It is Iowans been frequent guests at community events. went on to serve as the President of the Farm like him who make me proud to call myself an Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues to join Bureau Board from 1976 to 1978. Dan also Iowan and represent the people of our great me in thanking Captain Lahti for his service to worked as a District Representative for Con- state. I ask that my colleagues in the United SUBASE New London and our nation, and in gressman Victor Veysey. States House of Representatives join me in wishing him and his family, ‘‘fair winds and fol- Like her husband, Joan was also very in- congratulating Johnny for receiving this out- lowing seas’’ as they move on to new chal- volved with the community over the years. standing recognition and in wishing him noth- lenges. She served on the Riverside County School ing but continued success.

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Mr. Speaker, I wish to clarify from Ohio State University (OSU). After com- with their new department. my position for a vote cast on December 11, pleting his education, he went on to serve on f 2015 on passage of H.R. 2250 and the Con- the OSU Provost’s External Advisory Board on ference Report to Accompany H.R. 664, Trade Teaching, the Advisory Board for the School CONGRATULATING BLACKSBURG Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of of Journalism and Communication and the MAYOR RON RORDAM 2015. OSU Major Gifts Committee. On Roll Call Vote Number 693, I did not I know that I speak for many when I say HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH vote. It was my intention to vote ‘‘No.’’ that Ted Beattie will be deeply missed. His de- OF VIRGINIA While I believe H.R. 644 makes some votion and professionalism, his focus on eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic security for Shedd Aquarium, and his meaningful steps toward combatting unfair Friday, December 11, 2015 trade practices, negative provisions in the bill entire career are truly one of a kind. Mr. related to climate protection, and a lack of Speaker, I ask the entire House of Represent- Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, today I con- strong currency provisions make me unable to atives to join me in honoring Mr. Ted Beattie gratulate Blacksburg Mayor Ron Rordam, who support the legislation. The conference report for his extraordinary leadership and commit- was recently approved by the Virginia Munic- strips language that was included in the Sen- ment to animal conservation. ipal League to serve as its president for one ate-passed version of H.R. 644 that would f year. have allowed for the application of counter- ‘‘My theme as president is ‘Live Local,’ ’’ vailing duties to address currency manipula- CELEBRATING THE OPENING OF Rordam said in a statement released by the tion. THE NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT AT Virginia Municipal League. ‘‘This means every- PICATINNY ARSENAL f one should support our local businesses, schools, and neighborhoods. It’s how we sup- TRIBUTE TO STEVE BUCCI HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN port our citizens. And, within that broad con- OF NEW JERSEY cept, I will focus on ways we can influence HON. MARK WALKER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES education affecting our youngest citizens to give them every advantage to succeed in the OF NORTH CAROLINA Friday, December 11, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future. To have strong communities, we must Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise have a work force that is flexible and nimble. Friday, December 11, 2015 today to congratulate Picatinny Arsenal on Early childhood education is one of the most Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, Steve Bucci has opening a renovated, historic firehouse on the important keys to ensuring that our localities served his country in over 40 years in war and military installation. can compete for those future jobs.’’ peace. From his first days at West Point, Picatinny Arsenal, located Morris County, I congratulate Mayor Rordam on this ac- Steve has dedicated his life to protecting this New Jersey, has been a leader in developing complishment, and look forward to continuing nation. After a distinguished military career, he cutting edge guns and ammunition for all to work with him and other local officials in an served as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of De- branches of the United States Armed Forces effort to further the growth of our area’s econ- fense and most recently as the head of na- since its founding as a powder depot in 1880. omy and improve its quality of life. tional security research at the Heritage Foun- Home to over 6,000 employees including civil- f dation. Steve launched the Foundation’s Index ians, military personnel, and contractors, of U.S. Military Strength, the most comprehen- Picatinny Arsenal’s portfolio comprises ninety HONORING TED BEATTIE sive and authoritative annual assessment of percent of the Army’s lethality and all conven- the state of the armed forces. He is a recog- tional ammunition for joint warfighters. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY nized world expert on security matters from Building 3316, home of a new fire depart- OF ILLINOIS cyber security to terrorism. Most importantly, ment, was originally built in 1903 as a Dutch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES colonial structure. Before serving as a fire he is one of Washington’s premier mentors of Friday, December 11, 2015 our future—our young professionals. We all house it was a horse stable, and later a ga- owe him a thank you for a lifetime of putting rage for the Lake Denmark Naval Ammunition Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise his nation first. Depot. By 1945 the building was converted to today to thank Ted Beattie, the CEO of Shedd f a dormitory and fire department for the Navy. Aquarium for his decades of service and to In 1962 Army firefighters moved into the build- wish him well as he retires. Ted has had an HONORING THE WORK OF TED A. ing, and it remained a fire headquarters until incredible impact on the Shedd Aquarium, the BEATTIE 2009. In 2010 the building was repurposed to Chicago community, and marine wildlife serve as an outdoor recreation facility. Now around the world. My family and I have spent HON. LUIS V. GUTIE´RREZ after renovations, the fire department is mov- many enjoyable hours at Shedd Aquarium. OF ILLINOIS ing back in, and creating a third fire depart- Ted joined Shedd Aquarium in 1994. Under IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment for the installation. his leadership Shedd has added 6 permanent The building was selected as a location for exhibits. His work brought creatures of the Friday, December 11, 2015 a new fire department after the Fire Chief’s Caribbean Reef to Chicago, including sharks, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today assessment showed a need for a new depart- stingrays, and of course, coral. He also to honor the work of Ted A. Beattie and wish ment to better serve all three fire zones. The brought us the Stingray Touch exhibit, which him the best as he embarks on the next chap- creation of this department has resulted in the allows children of all ages to come in direct ter of his life, retirement. hiring of 16 new firefighters. Many surrounding contact with these incredible creatures—with Ted Beattie has served for more than two towns rely on the fire services provided by the no risk of harm, of course. decades as President and CEO of Shedd arsenal for mutual aid. Due to the dangerous Ted was instrumental in the re-imagining of Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the mission of Picatinny Arsenal, all firefighters the Oceanarium. There, Shedd Aquarium world. It has also ranked as the top paid cul- are trained in a variety of situations including guests can experience the coast of the Pacific tural attraction in Chicago for seventeen of the medical response, chemical, biological, radio- Northwest and the dolphins, sea lions, and ot- twenty-one years. This was due in large part logical, and nuclear situations. The opening of ters that make it their home. to Mr. Beattie’s leadership. this building will help the Picatinny Fire De- Ted’s work extends beyond Chicago and He led two noteworthy and record breaking partment to better serve its community. the shores of Lake Michigan. Under his lead- fundraising efforts, raising almost $100 million First responders are the backbone of our ership, Shedd established the Daniel P. in funds for Shedd Aquarium, demonstrating communities, and Picatinny is lucky to have Haerther Center for Conservation and Re- his ability to inspire support for Shedd and its such a well-trained fire department at its dis- search. The center includes a portfolio of 18

VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:18 Dec 12, 2015 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11DE8.028 E11DEPT1 emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with REMARKS December 11, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1783 global field research programs that help us un- tion, Mr. Bryant worked for historic North EXTENDING BIRTHDAY WISHES TO derstand and protect threatened marine life. Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company from HIS MAJESTY: KING BHUMIBOL I thank Ted for all he has done to help us the 1940’s until his retirement in 1981. His ADULYADEJ OF THAILAND bring the amazing wildlife of Earth’s oceans to true passion, however, was documenting the Chicago. He has helped introduce millions of history of African American citizens in the City HON. DANA ROHRABACHER Chicagoans and visitors to the incredible crea- and County of Durham. OF CALIFORNIA tures living beneath the ocean’s waves. I am Mr. Bryant’s contribution to the Durham IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES especially grateful for all he has done to pro- Community is boundless. He worked tirelessly Friday, December 11, 2015 tect marine animals around the world. in many endeavors, including obtaining a his- f Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise toric marker at the site of the Royal Ice Cream today to join the people of Thailand in extend- FIRST RESPONDER IDENTIFICA- sit-in in 1957, saving Geer Cemetery (one of ing my warmest wishes to King Bhumibol TION OF EMERGENCY NEEDS IN Durham’s oldest African American burial Adulyadej on the occasion of his 88th birthday DISASTER SITUATIONS grounds) and the completion of a pedestrian on December 5, 2015. During his nearly 70 bridge over the Durham Freeway, in order to year reign so far, King Bhumibol Adulyadej SPEECH OF connect black neighborhoods that were sepa- has remained a steadfast leader through his HON. STENY H. HOYER rated by the highway. The bridge was later commitment to democracy, economic develop- OF MARYLAND named in honor of R. Kelly Bryant, Jr. ment, and Thai prosperity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Bryant believed strongly in preserving I am grateful for his continued commitment to a strong and long-lasting relationship be- Thursday, December 10, 2015 Durham’s African American history. He col- lected over 2,500 funeral programs, obituaries, tween the United States and the Kingdom of Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to and birth announcements. His archive is so Thailand. Having had the distinct honor of rise in support of H.R. 2795, the First Re- valuable that the Durham County Library cur- meeting with King Bhumibol, I have admired sponders Identification of Emergency Needs in rently hosts the R. Kelly Bryant, Jr. Collection his efforts to bring peace, prosperity, and sta- Disaster Situations (FRIENDS) Act, which was as an online exhibit. bility for the Thai people. introduced by my friend Rep. SHEILA JACKSON It is my pleasure to join our Thai friends in LEE of Texas. That her bill is expected to be In addition to his work as the local historian, recognizing this special day and wishing King approved with overwhelming bipartisan sup- Kelly Bryant was a leader in his community, Bhumibol Adulyadej a long life of good health port, including from Chairman MIKE MCCAUL of serving the Durham Business and Profes- and happy 88th birthday. the Homeland Security Committee, ought to sional Chain for 49 years; charter member of f surprise no one, because Rep. JACKSON LEE the Durham Human Relations Commission, PERSONAL EXPLANATION has worked tirelessly on behalf of America’s served 37 years as a scoutmaster, and was a first responders to move this legislation member of the Durham chapter of the through the House. Her legislation would NAACP. One of his greatest passions was his HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN launch a study of best practices and state of membership and active participation with the OF MASSACHUSETTS preparedness of state and local response Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agencies with the aim of improving safety and Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina Friday, December 11, 2015 access to lifesaving resources. and Jurisdictions, Inc. Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I was un- This bill recognizes the important role first Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kelly Bryant also devoted avoidably absent on Thursday, December 10, responders play in communities throughout his life to historic White Rock Baptist Church 2015 as I was attending a funeral in my dis- our country. We must ensure that these men (founded in 1866) in Durham, North Carolina. trict. On Roll Call Vote Number 687, on the bill and women have the resources they need to He was very spiritual in all of his endeavors H.R. 3578, the DHS Science and Technology perform their jobs safely and effectively. We’ve and embraced the teachings of our Heavenly Reform and Improvement Act of 2015, had I witnessed the courage of first responders, Father. He served as a Church Trustee for 55 been present I would have voted yea. from the September 11 attacks to the Boston long years. On Roll Call Number 689, on H.R. 2795, the Marathon bombings and at last week’s deadly Mr. Bryant’s work did not go unnoticed, he FRIENDS Act, had I been present I would shooting in San Bernardino, California. We have voted yea. see it every day all over our nation. was recognized with many awards and hon- f I’ve been incredibly proud to support first re- ors, including certificate of acknowledgment sponders as Co-Chair of the Congressional and congratulations for his many activities TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Fire Services Caucus, and I want to thank from the North Carolina House of Representa- TERRY BRANSTAD, GOVERNOR Rep. SHEILA JACKSON LEE for her work to tives, NAACP ‘‘Freedom Fund Dinner Award’’, OF IOWA bring the FRIENDS Act to the Floor. I also Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of want to thank my colleagues on both sides of America for ‘‘Distinguished Service to Boy- HON. DAVID YOUNG the aisle for their support for this legislation in hood’’, the first African American recipient of OF IOWA the Bartlett Durham Award, and an appoint- committee and in the full House. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f ment as the honorary grand master of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Friday, December 11, 2015 TRIBUTE TO R. KELLY BRYANT, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise to JR. and Jurisdiction. recognize and congratulate Governor Terry Finally R. Kelly Bryant, Jr. is survived by his Branstad for his service to Iowa. On Decem- HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD son, R. Kelly Bryant, III; his daughter, Sandra ber 14, he will break a 200 year-old record, OF NORTH CAROLINA Artelia Bryant-Yubwannie, of Durham, North set by Revolutionary War General and New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carolina; a sister Maggie Bryant (age 100) York Governor, George Clinton, becoming the and five wonderful grandchildren, Keith Bryant, longest-serving Governor in American history. Friday, December 11, 2015 Born and raised in a small town in rural Korey Bryant, Mykel Bryant Moore, Yohanna Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise and Iowa, Governor Branstad’s roots in our state Yubwannie and Raevin Bryant. Mr. Bryant was ask my Colleagues to join me in paying tribute run deep. He has spent his life immersed in preceded in death by his spouse of 69 years, to R. Kelly Bryant, Jr., a friend and constituent Iowa politics and elected office. His storied po- Artelia Melba Tennessee Bryant, who was his who passed away on December 6, 2015 at litical career stretches back five decades. It co-worker at North Carolina Mutual Life Insur- the blessed age of 98 years old. It is worth began in 1973, when he was first elected to ance Company and was the matriarch of their noting that his date of death was the 150th the Iowa House of Representatives. Governor Anniversary of the Ratification of the 13th family. Mrs. Artelia Bryant was the descendant Branstad served in the Iowa House until 1979, Amendment to the U. S. Constitution which le- of the legendary Darden family of Wilson, and then a single term as Lieutenant Governor gally abolished slavery in America. North Carolina. before winning the gubernatorial election in Mr. Speaker, Kelly Bryant enjoyed a full life. Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to pay tribute to 1982, at the age of 36. He graduated from Hampton University, with a such an outstanding American legend. His leg- Governor Branstad served four consecutive concentration in accounting. Following gradua- acy will live on for generations. terms and guided Iowa through one of the

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By the time he left office firehouse at its current location on Jackson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in 1999, Iowa’s unemployment rate was at an impressive low of 2.2%. Avenue. Since its rebuilding, Engine Company Friday, December 11, 2015 No. 1 has been serving the town without After leaving office, Governor Branstad en- Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- tered the private sector, becoming President pause. ure to commend the Radford High School girls of the Des Moines University in 2003. In Octo- In 1938, Engine Company No. 1 responded volleyball team, which recently captured the ber 2009, displeased with the condition of the to a call at the First Reformed Church of Virginia High School League 1A state title. state, Governor Branstad felt called to serve Pompton Plains, one of the oldest churches in The Bobcats rallied from behind for the win, once more. He won the 2010 election, and got the nation and one where George Washington sweeping the last three games in order to beat to work balancing the state budget, lowering a valiant team from Auburn High School in the unemployment rate, improving Iowa prayed with his troops during the Revolu- tionary War. Even without fire hydrants and Montgomery County by one game. schools, increasing government transparency According to the Roanoke Times, this is water mains, Engine Company No. 1 was able and accountability, and enhancing opportuni- Radford’s first volleyball state championship ties for Iowans. to save the stone walls of the church. In 1957, since it won the AA title in 1984. I applaud the Governor Branstad has dedicated his life to Engine Company No.1 spent a week fighting hard work by all members of this year’s serving Iowans. He unapologetically promotes a fire at the factory complex of the Radford High School girls volleyball team, and Iowa and he is a true leader—willing to make Pequannock Hard Rubber Co. in Butler, NJ. congratulate the administrators, teachers, tough decisions and fighting for what he be- The fire company has transformed into one coaches, parents, students, and fans. In par- lieves is best for our state. He is a man of in- that is equipped to handle a multitude of dis- ticular, I would note the efforts of coach Rob- tegrity and keeps his promises to Iowans. asters. As the world has evolved, Engine ert Morris, who announced after the match Governor Branstad’s strong work ethic, down- Company No. 1 has kept pace. With that he is resigning with the completion of this to-earth demeanor, and accessibility are rea- Pequannock’s location in the flood plains, the season. Congratulations on a great end to this sons Iowans admire him. Since he was first season. elected Governor of Iowa, he has visited all 99 engine company is well prepared for flood res- counties in our state, every year, to hear di- cues and evacuations as well as heavy rescue f rectly from Iowans about their concerns. situations. Firefighters are also trained to han- IN REMEMBRANCE OF COUNCILOR Mr. Speaker, Governor Branstad has dedi- dle chemical and biohazard situations. SIDDHI SAVETSILA cated his life to improving the lives of Iowans. Along with training programs geared to- It is with great honor I recognize him for wards our 21st Century world, Pequannock reaching this historic milestone. I ask my col- HON. DANA ROHRABACHER Engine Company No.1 has recently acquired a leagues in the United States House of Rep- OF CALIFORNIA resentatives to join me in congratulating Gov- new 2015 Pierce Quint ladder truck and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernor Branstad for this outstanding accom- pumper to replace a 20-year-old truck. This Friday, December 11, 2015 truck will provide much needed flexibility and plishment and in wishing him nothing but con- Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise will allow the engine company to better serve tinued success. today in remembrance of Siddhi Savetsila, a f the needs of the town in times when there are great steward for the Thai people and a long- a limited number of fire fighters available. En- CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- time friend of the United States. I am deeply VERSARY OF PEQUANNOCK EN- gine Company No. 1 has continued to rise to saddened to hear about his passing last week GINE COMPANY NO. 1 the occasion over the years, keeping up with at the age of 96. I extend my condolences to the latest training and necessary equipment. his family and the Thai people. Thailand has HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Pequannock Engine Company No. 1 has lost an honorable public servant. His leadership as a Royal Thai Air Force of- OF NEW JERSEY been able to maintain a high standard with the ficer, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Prime IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES help of the Pequannock residents. For its Minister, and member of King Bhumibol’s 100th Anniversary the engine company has Friday, December 11, 2015 Privy Council was a testament to his commit- Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise planned a ‘‘wet down’’ for the new truck, and ment for the betterment of the Thai people. today to recognize the 100th Anniversary of an open house for members of the public. Moreover, the honor of his appointment to the Pequannock Engine Company No. 1 located Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking and Privy Council by the king highlighted the re- in the Township of Pequannock, Morris Coun- recognizing the Pequannock Engine Company spect he has earned. ty, New Jersey. No. 1 and its firefighters for 100 years of dedi- On behalf of my wife Rhonda and me, and On April 2, 1915 at the Mandeville Inn, the cated service to the Township of Pequarmock. my colleagues who have had the privilege of de facto town hall, a formal fire department knowing Councilor Savetsila, I extend my most was proposed. A few weeks later, 13 men had sincere condolences to Councilor Siddhi’s signed up to form the organization. Through family and the people of Thailand. May you chowder parties, card games, the issuance of find comfort during this difficult time.

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 p.m., Monday, December 14 12 p.m., Tuesday, December 15

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Monday: After the transaction of any Program for Tuesday: To be announced. morning business (not to extend beyond 5 p.m.), Senate will begin consideration of the nominations of Alissa M. Starzak, of New York, to be General Counsel of the De- partment of the Army, John Conger, of Maryland, to be a Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Stephen P. Welby, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Franklin R. Parker, of Illinois, to be an As- sistant Secretary of the Navy, and vote on confirmation of the nominations at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

House Griffith, H. Morgan, Va., E1781, E1782, E1784 Ryan, Tim, Ohio, E1774, E1776 Gutie´rrez, Luis V., Ill., E1782 Schakowsky, Janice D., Ill., E1782 Bost, Mike, Ill., E1779 Hoyer, Steny H., Md., E1783 Scott, David, Ga., E1776 Butterfield, G.K., N.C., E1783 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E1773 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E1773 Calvert, Ken, Calif., E1781 Jeffries, Hakeem S., N.Y., E1777 Shimkus, John, Ill., E1775, E1776 Capps, Lois, Calif., E1774 Katko, John, N.Y., E1776 Sinema, Kyrsten, Ariz., E1778 Coffman, Mike, Colo., E1779 Keating, William R., Mass., E1774 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E1780 Kuster, Ann M., N.H., E1782 Wagner, Ann, Mo., E1778 Davis, Rodney, Ill., E1778 McGovern, James P., Mass., E1777, E1783 Walker, Mark, N.C., E1782 Duncan, John J., Jr., Tenn., E1777 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E1773, E1776 Webster, Daniel, Fla., E1775 Fitzpatrick, Michael G., Pa., E1780 Pitts, Joseph R., Pa., E1777 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E1774 Foster, Bill, Ill., E1780 Price, David E., N.C., E1775 Young, David, Iowa, E1777, E1778, E1778, E1778, E1779, Frelinghuysen, Rodney P., N.J., E1779, E1782, E1784 Renacci, James B., Ohio, E1779 E1779, E1780, E1780, E1781, E1783 Fudge, Marcia L., Ohio, E1775 Rohrabacher, Dana, Calif., E1783, E1784 Zeldin, Lee M., N.Y., E1779

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