E1200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks August 1, 2013

learning environment that reflects the diversity INTRODUCTION OF THE INTER- Subcommittee Ranking Member JIM of our nation, enhances the ability of students NATIONAL WOMEN’S FREEDOM MCDERMOTT (D–WA) to re-introduce the to engage with persons from different back- ACT OF 2013 Strengthening Medicare Anti-Fraud Measures grounds and cultures to better prepare them Act. for our global economy, and improves access HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY This bipartisan legislation is part of our com- to higher education. As the global marketplace OF NEW YORK mitment to efforts to reduce fraud, waste and grows more interconnected, it is crucial that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuse in Medicare. the remains an active leader in This legislation was previously introduced by the new global economy by training a work- Thursday, August 1, 2013 our former colleagues Wally Herger (R–CA) force prepared to engage with those from dif- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. and Pete Stark (D–CA). This bill provides ferent cultures. Mr. Speaker, today, I am proud to reintroduce Medicare with important fraud-fighting tools I am pleased that the Supreme Court recog- the International Women’s Freedom Act with and so we are continuing their mission to nized the ability of our nation’s colleges and my colleagues, Representatives BARBARA LEE strengthen anti-fraud efforts in the Medicare universities to consider racial and ethnic diver- and ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON. This bill is a program. sity as one factor among many in a carefully- comprehensive piece of legislation which will Currently, the Department of Health and crafted admissions policy. This decision will increase awareness of human rights violations Human Services, HHS, Office of the Inspector help promote access to higher education and against women, as well as provide a set of General, OIG, lacks authority to exclude an in- enrich our country. mechanisms for the U.S. to address the viola- dividual or entity that is affiliated with an entity tions of women’s human rights abroad. that has been sanctioned for fraud. This en- f The bill is modeled after the International ables individuals and entities to continue to re- HONORING ELVIN HAYES ON Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA). IRFA ceive Medicare payments even if they contrib- BEING INDUCTED INTO THE NA- created the U.S. Commission on Religious uted to the sanctioned behavior. TIONAL COLLEGIATE BASKET- Freedom which has been successful in identi- It is important that we change the law to BALL HALL OF FAME fying violations of religious freedom abroad provide the Inspector General with these addi- and recommending actions to Congress, the tional, requested tools to better protect Medi- Secretary of State, and the President. care. HON. GENE GREEN It has been clear for many years that ex- The legislation would provide OIG with two OF panding opportunities for women not only im- important authorities: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proves their position in society, but also has a First, the OIG would have the authority to Thursday, August 1, 2013 positive impact on economic growth and bur- prevent individuals involved with fraudulent en- geoning democracies. And yet around the tities from receiving Medicare payments. This Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, world, many countries relegate women to sec- would essentially ban executives whose com- I rise today to congratulate Mr. Elvin Hayes, ond-class status, denying them the right to panies have been convicted of Medicare fraud ‘‘The Big E’’, on his induction into the National vote, restricting their travel, and limiting their from the program. These executives currently Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame and numer- access to education and health care. defraud Medicare, then circumvent exclusion ous accomplishments as a professional ath- The International Women’s Freedom Act by moving to another company. I believe we lete. Mr. Hayes, a fellow University of would ensure we have the tools to empower can all agree these individuals should not be Cougar, is today considered one of the 50 women on a global level. The bill would estab- allowed to use this loophole to steal from the Greatest Players in NBA History. lish a Commission on International Women’s program that serves seniors’ medical needs. In 1966, Elvin Hayes, along with Don Rights and would expand the duties of the ex- The OIG would also have the authority to Chaney, became the first African American isting Office of International Women’s issues prevent entities involved with other fraudulent basketball players for the University of Hous- in the State Department and rename it, the Of- entities from receiving Medicare payments. ton. During his sophomore year, Hayes led the fice on International Women’s Rights. Both the This would ban the use of shell companies by Cougars to victory in the ‘‘Game of the Cen- Commission and the Office on International corporations engaging in fraudulent activities. tury’’; an upset win, played in the Houston As- Women’s Rights would be granted the respon- It is irrational to think that while these shell trodome, against the UCLA Bruins. While at U sibilities of issuing a report on the status of corporations are engaged in illegal activities of H, Hayes was a 2-time NCAA First Team women’s rights abroad and advising the Presi- their parent companies hold zero liability. All-American, leading the Cougars to back-to- dent and Secretary of State regarding matters Where individuals and entities are involved back NCAA Final Four appearances. In 1968, affecting these issues. with fraudulent entities, they should not be Hayes was the UPI, Sporting News, and the We need to work harder to ensure women’s permitted to continue to defraud the Medicare Associated Press’ College Player of the Year. full participation in society. This legislation program. To this day, Elvin Hayes holds the University would move us closer to achieving this foreign This legislation passed the House of Rep- of Houston’s single-game, single-season, and policy imperative. resentatives in 2010 by voice vote. Unfortu- career records in scoring and rebounding. f nately, the Senate failed to act on it. With his early departure from college, Mr. We encourage our colleagues to cosponsor Hayes was the first overall pick in the 1968 PERSONAL EXPLANATION this common sense legislation so we can add NBA Draft by the San Diego Rockets, who simple, anti-fraud tools to better protect Medi- later became the Houston Rockets. During his HON. DANIEL WEBSTER care beneficiaries and American taxpayers. illustrious NBA career Mr. Hayes played 1,303 OF FLORIDA f games over 16 seasons accruing a number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accomplishments: 12 × NBA All Star (1969– RECOGNIZING MAJOR ROBERT S. 1980), NBA Scoring Champion (1969), and fi- Thursday, August 1, 2013 SWENSON, USAFR, RETIRED nally NBA Champion (1978). He is 8th all time Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, on in NBA scoring and 4th all time in NBA re- rollcall No. 426, had I been present, I would HON. ADAM SMITH bounding. have voted ‘‘yes.’’ OF WASHINGTON After his retirement from the NBA, Mr. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hayes returned to the to finish up his Bachelors degree, an example for RE-INTRODUCING THE STRENGTH- Thursday, August 1, 2013 all athletes who are called into professional ENING MEDICARE ANTI-FRAUD Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I sports before graduating. In 2010, Mr. Hayes MEASURES ACT rise to congratulate Major Robert S. Swenson, again returned to the University of Houston USAFR, Retired, for being honored with the where he now serves as an analyst for radio HON. Bronze Star Medal in recognition of his actions broadcasts of the Cougars’ games. OF TEXAS during World War II. Following the recovery of It is with great pleasure that I recognize Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lost records recommending this honor, the Elvin Hayes, for his service to the city of Bronze Star was presented to Major Swenson Houston, and I congratulate him on his induc- Thursday, August 1, 2013 in July 2013 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. tion into the National Collegiate Basketball Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise In 1945, as a glider pilot in the 435th Troop Hall of Fame. with my colleague Ways and Means Health Carrier Group, 75th Squadron, Major Swenson

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