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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 No. 79 House of Representatives The House met at 10 a.m. and was last day’s proceedings and announces MEMORIAL DAY called to order by the Speaker pro tem- to the House his approval thereof. (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina pore (Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana). Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- asked and was given permission to ad- f nal stands approved. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- vise and extend his remarks.) DESIGNATION OF THE SPEAKER f PRO TEMPORE Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Speaker, on Memorial Day, Americans The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- will remember and honor those who fore the House the following commu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Will the have served this Nation to protect and nication from the Speaker: gentleman from Illinois (Mr. DOLD) defend the freedoms we cherish. As we WASHINGTON, DC, come forward and lead the House in the reflect on the heroism and devotion of May 21, 2015. Pledge of Allegiance. the brave servicemembers who have I hereby appoint the Honorable GARRET Mr. DOLD led the Pledge of Alle- given their lives in defense of our Na- GRAVES to act as Speaker pro tempore on giance as follows: this day. tion, we must never forget to thank I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the JOHN A. BOEHNER, and pray for their families. Let us take Speaker of the House of Representatives. United States of America, and to the Repub- time to show our appreciation for the lic for which it stands, one nation under God, service and sacrifice of America’s he- f indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. roes. PRAYER f I especially appreciate Memorial The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick Day. My father served our country as J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: COMMUNICATION FROM THE part of the Flying Tigers in India and We give You thanks, God of the Uni- CLERK OF THE HOUSE China during World War II, which in- verse, for giving us another day. The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- spired my military service, as well as As the various Members of this peo- fore the House the following commu- the service of my four sons, who all ple’s House return to their home dis- nication from the Clerk of the House of currently are on military duty. tricts, we ask Your blessing upon each. This weekend, I am thankful for the Representatives: Give each a discerning ear and the wis- opportunity to join County Council dom and good judgment needed to give OFFICE OF THE CLERK, Chairman Ronnie Young in the Aiken credit to the office they have been hon- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Washington, DC, May 21, 2015. Memorial Day parade. I am grateful to ored by their constituents to fill. Hon. JOHN A. BOEHNER, Councilwoman Gail Diggs for her role Bless the work of all who serve in The Speaker, House of Representatives, in the efforts to reinstate the parade their various capacities here in the Washington, DC. ably begun by the Marine Corps United States Capitol. DEAR MR. SPEAKER: Pursuant to the per- League, as well as Wes Jerrell and Bless all those who visit the Capitol mission granted in Clause 2(h) of rule II of Betsy Davis with the Aiken Jaycees for today, be they American citizens or the Rules of the U.S. House of Representa- their work to honor and support our visitors to our Nation. May they be in- tives, the Clerk received the following mes- Armed Forces and their families. spired by this monument to the noble sage from the Secretary of the Senate on In conclusion, God bless our troops, May 21, 2015 at 9:39 a.m.: idea of human freedom and its guar- That the Senate agreed to without amend- and may the President by his actions antee by the democratic experiment ment H. Con. Res. 47. never forget September the 11th in the that is the United States. With best wishes, I am global war on terrorism. And as we take time this weekend to Sincerely, f remember those who have died serving KAREN L. HAAS. our country, God, bless America, and BOKO HARAM CRIMES may all that is done this day be for f (Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Your greater honor and glory. New York asked and was given permis- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER Amen. sion to address the House for 1 minute.) PRO TEMPORE f Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New The SPEAKER pro tempore. The York. Mr. Speaker, press reports this THE JOURNAL Chair will entertain up to five requests week show that the reign of terror The SPEAKER pro tempore. The for 1-minute speeches on each side of wrought by Boko Haram in north- Chair has examined the Journal of the the aisle. eastern Nigeria has reached appalling

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.000 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3510 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 new depths of depravity. They have After all, this is a Federal agency to join me in supporting H. Res. 92, chosen to use as a weapon of war wide- that operates at no cost to taxpayers commemorating the 50th anniversary spread, organized sexual violence and whose sole purpose is to create jobs of Project Head Start, launched in the against young girls and women. Hun- by helping American manufacturers in- White House Rose Garden on May 18, dreds of women and girls as young as 11 crease exports. 1965, as bold and audacious in its scope have been subjected to systematic, or- The Export-Import Bank provides design and as a project to launch ganized rape. loans to help American businesses com- against those who lived in poverty. The terrorists have also used women pete against foreign companies that re- President Johnson said: ‘‘We set out and children to carry out suicide bomb- ceive subsidies from their govern- to make’’—and to contain certain— ings against civilian targets. ments, and it provides credit to facili- ‘‘that poverty’s children would not be These are crimes against humanity, tate the sale of American goods abroad. forevermore poverty’s captives.’’ This which is why I am pleased to join Con- Since 2009, the Export-Import Bank means that nearly half of the preschool gresswoman BARBARA LEE in support of has helped dozens of businesses in west- children of poverty will get a head an International Criminal Court inves- ern New York export nearly $100 mil- start on their future. These children tigation. lion in goods and has helped create or will receive preschool training and pre- I am also pleased that the House ap- sustain 1.3 million jobs across this Na- pare them for regular school in Sep- proved an amendment that Representa- tion. tember. They will get medical and den- tive ED ROYCE and I offered to the Na- A number of local business leaders, tal attention that they badly need, and tional Defense Authorization Act that including Barre Banks, the owner of parents will receive counseling. calls for continued U.S. support of Midland Machinery in Tonawanda, Again, we have set out to make cer- international efforts to combat Boko have reached out to my office to share tain that poverty’s children would not Haram. their stories of success with the Bank be forevermore poverty’s captives. History has taught us, to our ever- and to warn against its expiration. Today, 160,000 enrolled in Early Head lasting sorrow, that when such horror I urge the majority to stand with Start, 910,000 enrolled in Head Start, arises in the world, the world cannot American businesses, protect American 20,000 American Indian-Alaska Native and should not stand idly by. jobs, and reauthorize the Export-Im- children, 4,000 American Indians, 32,000 f port Bank. migrant or seasonal workers, and 40,000 f homeless children. RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF We must continue this infrastruc- RABBI CARL WOLKIN HONORING THE SERVICE OF ture, and I want to thank AVANCE and (Mr. DOLD asked and was given per- CORPORAL FRED WHITAKER, SR. the Harris County School District in mission to address the House for 1 (Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California my district because they believe in minute and to revise and extend his re- asked and was given permission to ad- helping children. marks.) dress the House for 1 minute and to re- Mr. Speaker, I conclude by thanking Mr. DOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today vise and extend her remarks.) those who have fallen in battle for the to recognize Rabbi Carl Wolkin. He is Mrs. MIMI WALTERS of California. United States of America as we memo- retiring after 35 years of service to the Mr. Speaker, as we approach Memorial rialize them on Memorial Day. Congregation Beth Shalom in North- Day, I wish to recognize our service- f brook, Illinois. He will be sorely missed members who have so bravely answered by many in our community. the call to defend our great Nation. CONGRATULATING MAJOR Over the past 35 years, Rabbi Wolkin As the daughter of a U.S. Marine, I STEPHEN J. BONNER has served as the president of the am eternally grateful for the service (Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois Northbrook Clergy Association, the and sacrifice our troops make, all in asked and was given permission to ad- Chicago region of the Rabbinical As- the name of freedom. dress the House for 1 minute and to re- sembly, the president of the Chicago Today, I wish to pay a special tribute vise and extend his remarks.) Board of Rabbis, and he is also a mem- to a hero that I have the honor of rep- Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. ber of the Jewish United Fund board. resenting in Congress, Corporal Fred Speaker, I rise today to congratulate In these roles, Mr. Speaker, he has Whitaker, Sr. Corporal Whitaker, a my constituent, Major Stephen J. Bon- worked tirelessly to support his fellow World War II veteran, proudly served ner of the U.S. Air Force, who has rabbis in making their congregations our Nation in the combat infantry earned the Congressional Gold Medal centers for worship and learning. from 1943 to 1946. He participated in for his distinguished service as an In 2004, Rabbi Wolkin was in the first several campaigns, including Saar, American fighter pilot with the Flying group of graduates of the Center for Rhineland, Central Europe, and the Tigers squadron in World War II. Rabbinic Enrichment of the Shalom historic Battle of the Bulge. Growing up in the 1930s and during Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Corporal Whitaker received numer- World War I, Major Bonner had always Rabbi Wolkin has been a tremendous ous awards for his honorable service, dreamt of becoming an ace. When he asset to the Jewish community at including the Distinguished Unit Cita- graduated from flight school in 1943, large, as has his wife, Judy, who has tion, the Combat Infantry Badge, the his dream came true when he was as- enriched the lives of Jewish children by Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the signed to fly with the 76th Fighter her teaching at the Solomon Schechter Good Conduct Medal, the European Squadron in China, battling Japanese Day School for many years. Theater Medal with four battle stars, fighter pilots in his P–40 Warhawk. I wish Rabbi Wolkin well on his re- and a World War II Victory Medal. During his time with the Air Force, tirement and the next chapter of his I thank him for his sacrifice to our Major Bonner became a member of the life. Nation and for the sacrifice all mili- American Fighter Aces, who have been f tary personnel make to keep our coun- renowned as our country’s most distin- try safe and free. We are forever in- guished fighter pilots. In both world REAUTHORIZE THE EXPORT- debted to this true hero of the Greatest wars, along with the Korean war and IMPORT BANK Generation. the Vietnam war, these individuals (Mr. HIGGINS asked and was given f have not only courageously defended permission to address the House for 1 our Nation, but have also made out- minute.) COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- standing achievements in aerial com- Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, Congress VERSARY OF PROJECT HEAD bat. is engaged in a vigorous debate about START Major Bonner, now 96, lives with his national trade policy, but no matter (Ms. JACKSON LEE asked and was daughter Jane just outside Carlinville where you stand on the Trans-Pacific given permission to address the House in my district in central Illinois. I am Partnership, the Export-Import Bank for 1 minute.) proud to congratulate Major Bonner is one trade program that we should all Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, for his outstanding accomplishments get behind. this morning, I ask all my colleagues as an American Fighter Ace.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:20 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.003 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3511 The bravery and dedication he dis- parency at this agency and holding em- b 1018 played as a pilot in World War II make ployees accountable who break the IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE him a very deserving recipient of the rules. Accordingly, the House resolved Congressional Gold Medal, and I am f itself into the Committee of the Whole proud and thankful to have such brave House on the state of the Union for the veterans like them in my district. 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEAD consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to Congratulations, Mr. Bonner. START facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space f (Ms. LEE asked and was given per- industry by encouraging private sector THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HEAD mission to address the House for 1 investment and creating more stable START minute.) and predictable regulatory conditions, (Ms. KELLY of Illinois asked and was Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to com- and for other purposes, with Mr. memorate the 50th anniversary of Head given permission to address the House GRAVES of Louisiana in the chair. for 1 minute.) Start, which President Johnson an- The Clerk read the title of the bill. Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, nounced May 18, 1965. Head Start is our The CHAIR. Pursuant to the rule, the family income shouldn’t dictate a Nation’s commitment that every bill is considered read the first time. child’s educational outcome; but today, child—regardless of their ZIP Code— The gentleman from California (Mr. study after study shows that children has an opportunity to succeed. MCCARTHY) and the gentlewoman from from lower-income families face unique Since its creation, Head Start has Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS) each will con- social, emotional, and financial chal- prepared more than 30 million children trol 30 minutes. lenges that lead them to start school for success in the classroom and be- The Chair recognizes the gentleman already behind their peers. yond. My former district director, a from California. We began addressing this problem in brilliant African American man, was a Mr. MCCARTHY. I yield myself such 1965 when President Lyndon Johnson Head Start graduate. His story and time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, when I was a child, I established the Head Start program. millions of others demonstrate just learned that there was more to our uni- Fifty years later, over 30 million of our how important early childhood edu- verse than just my home and my town. most vulnerable children have bene- cation programs are. There were people in great cities. fited from Head Start and a more level Yet nearly 57,000 children across the There were buildings that stretched to playing field. country have lost access because of the clouds. There were machines that In Illinois today, there are 48 Head draconian sequester cuts, and the 2016 Republican budget makes it worse by could explore the character of atoms Start programs across the State. These and telescopes that saw into distant programs not only provide opportuni- removing another 35,000 children from the program, including 4,500 from my galaxies. There is so much in the ties for more than 40,000 Illinois chil- world. dren and their families each year, but home State of California. Our children deserve better. How in And in recent decades, we have grown they also give tens of thousands of pas- accustomed to seeing it all. Entire con- sionate educators the chance to give the world will they compete with chil- dren throughout the world if we deny tinents and countries are a plane ride our most needy children a shot at suc- away. The Internet is a window to the cess. them an early start? Mr. Speaker, we know high-quality, world from the comfort of our homes. This week, as we celebrate the 50th In this time of innovation, what was anniversary of Head Start, I urge my early childhood education is one of the best investments we can make. So on once unimaginable is now common, and colleagues to stand with me in support what was once distant now feels so the 50th anniversary of Head Start, I of this vital program. I look forward to close. urge my colleagues to fully support ensuring that all children can have an But we all know there is still so equal opportunity to succeed. this critical program and leave no child much left to learn. In my heart, I be- I want to salute our troops, our vet- behind. lieve man’s journey of exploration and erans, and those who gave their lives as I, too, want to commemorate and re- discovery has barely begun. we move into Memorial Day. member my dad, a veteran who served For generations, dating back to the in two wars. And also, I want to com- f dawn of humankind, every man, memorate and thank our veterans, our woman, and child has looked up to the b 1015 young men and women on duty, and stars in wonder. We imagined that the those who have paid a very serious PROBLEMS AT THE IRS CONTINUE dots of light could reveal a glimpse of price on behalf of this country. the future. And we thought that each (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given f night, we saw the whole heavens permission to address the House for 1 stretching above us. minute and to revise and extend his re- SPURRING PRIVATE AEROSPACE But as technology has given us new marks.) COMPETITIVENESS AND ENTRE- eyes to see the universe, we discovered Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, while it PRENEURSHIP ACT OF 2015 that even on the clearest of nights, we may feel like a case of deja vu, the sad can only see a fraction of the stars in fact of the matter is, we are once again GENERAL LEAVE one small section of our galaxy. talking about real problems at the IRS. Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I ask I still look up at the stars with won- This time, the Treasury inspector gen- unanimous consent that all Members der. And I know that we are only at the eral reports that 1,600 IRS agents in a may have 5 legislative days within start of our mission into this great 10-year period did not pay their taxes. which to revise and extend their re- frontier. While it is bad enough to think that marks and include extraneous material You see, I spent time in school, just those tasked with collecting our taxes on the bill, H.R. 2262. like every kid in America, learning can’t manage to pay their own, what The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there about our first voyages into space and makes this case worse is that a major- objection to the request of the gen- the Moon landing. I remember how ity of these employees were given re- tleman from California? much pride I felt, knowing that Amer- duced penalties instead of facing the There was no objection. ica did it first and that our flag still full consequences of their actions. A The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- flies up there today. number of these employees even re- ant to House Resolution 273 and rule But that is not where we were meant ceived promotions and bonuses. XVIII, the Chair declares the House in to stop. Mr. Speaker, taxpayers deserve bet- the Committee of the Whole House on America has always led because it is ter than a government agency that the state of the Union for the consider- in our nature to lead. We crossed over can’t seem to follow the rules, and ation of the bill, H.R. 2262. the mountains of Appalachia and into hard-working Americans should be The Chair appoints the gentleman the Great Plains. We climbed the treated with more respect. It is time from Louisiana (Mr. GRAVES) to preside Rockies to the golden coast of Cali- for more oversight and more trans- over the Committee of the Whole. fornia and beyond, creating a Nation in

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:20 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.004 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3512 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 this land that has far surpassed all oth- However, with the backdrop of meet- ade for the commercial and human ers in truth, hope, and liberty. ing the majority’s floor schedule as the spaceflight industry puts no pressure We are a beacon of freedom and top priority, there was insufficient on the industry to establish industry human dignity to every person that time given to negotiate a compromise consensus standards, standards that longs for the right to choose their own before last week’s full committee could potentially be used as self-regu- future, and we are a force for good un- markup. lation measures for the industry. like anything this world has ever Mr. Chairman, I think most of us on In addition to providing the industry known. both sides of the aisle share in the ex- with 10 years of no safety regulations, And yet in space, we are losing our citement and enthusiasm about the H.R. 2262 negatively affects the rights ability to lead. We once stood up to the commercial space industry, and we of individuals on important safety mat- challenge of the Soviet’s Sputnik and want it to succeed. Indeed, hundreds of ters by requiring spaceflight pas- made it to the Moon. But today our as- millions of dollars have been paid by sengers to waive liability against tronauts use Russian rockets, and taxpayers into this industry to get it launch providers and other parties. other nations are working to put peo- off the ground. American taxpayers What that means is that spaceflight ple on Mars and beyond. have a lot of skin in the game when it participants have to waive their rights But we must go beyond. We must comes to the success of commercial to sue the launch provider and related face the great unknown with that space. parties for claims, even if there is neg- American spirit of adventure and hope. Since the very beginning, the Federal ligence involved. To paraphrase President Kennedy, we Government has supported the private Mr. Chair, H.R. 2262 puts policy in must lead mankind into space—not be- space industry, at both the State and place that favors industry over policy cause it is easy, but because it is hard Federal level, with funding, data, and that ensures balanced consideration for and because that goal brings out the guidance with best practices. those people the industry will serve. very best of our Nation. Since the Commercial Space Launch There are people—scientists, engi- That is a position that I and all of my Act was passed in 1984, followed by the Democratic colleagues on the com- neers, astronauts, and entrepreneurs— Commercial Space Launch Act Amend- out in the deserts of California who mittee oppose. ments of 1988 and 2004, it is clear that Another area of concern pertains to have a goal, the same goal so many the commercial space industry has space resource utilization, such as as- Americans have had before them. It made significant strides. teroid mining. was our forefathers’ goal at the found- Even in 2004, few would have pre- Mr. Chair, there is merit to posi- ing of this Nation conceived in liberty. dicted that NASA would be relying It was our goal when two young bicycle today on commercial space transpor- tioning ourselves to answer questions repairmen rose above the sand and tation to deliver critical supplies, associated with space mining, the prop- waves of a North Carolina beach to fly. spare parts, and research material to erty rights that accrue from such ac- It was our goal when Chuck Yeager the International Space Station. tivities, and the harmonization with raced through the skies over California Who knows what developments will our treaty obligations. However, establishing prescriptive and broke the sound barrier. occur in the commercial space arena in That goal is to make our dreams a the coming years. What we do know is policies, as H.R. 2262 would do, is sim- reality. that it won’t just be commercial cargo ply premature. Today these 21st century explorers in transported into space; in fact, it will To preclude the proverbial placement California and across the Nation want also be people. That is why it is up to of the cart before the horse, it would be to bring man above the clouds, above Congress to develop responsible com- prudent to establish an interagency re- the Earth, and above the Moon, itself. mercial space policies that both en- view to help identify appropriate roles And we should let them. courage the commercial space industry and responsibilities and a proposed or- Government has great power; that is and protect those who participate as ganizational structure for the Federal true. But in America, we believe that the users of the industry’s services and Government’s oversight and licensing power is limited. It cannot, should not, activities. of commercial space resource explo- and will not be used to diminish our Sadly, this bill just doesn’t measure ration and utilization. dreams. up to that responsibility. Instead, it And it would also be prudent, Mr. I stand here before you today, Mr. takes a fundamentally unbalanced ap- Chair, to hold hearings on these issues Chairman, presenting a bill. This bill proach to the issues facing the com- and on this legislation, as well as to asks us to make a decision: Do we con- mercial space launch industry. have a subcommittee markup, what we cede our future to one of managed de- Two key areas should concern all sometimes refer to as regular order. cline where others lead? Or do we make Members, Republicans and Democrats H.R. 2262 skips these steps. a future where America and her people alike. Proponents of the space resources guide us in our journey to the stars? The first area pertains to safety. A utilization provisions in H.R. 2262 I reserve the balance of my time. moratorium on the FAA’s authority to argue that the range of issues has been Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I regulate the safety of crew and adequately vetted and reviewed by the yield myself such time as I may con- spaceflight participants was initially executive branch. sume. included in the Commercial Space b 1030 I rise in opposition to H.R. 2262, the Launch Act Amendments of 2004 in SPACE Act of 2015. And I am actually order to allow the commercial space Mr. Chairman, it is my under- quite saddened by that. It is not the industry the time to acquire experience standing that while several individuals outcome I had hoped for. Like the gen- and data that would inform the devel- in the executive branch have offered tleman from California, I share in the opment of safety regulations. technical drafting comments in re- enthusiasm and the wonder of space. However, initial expectations of in- sponse to queries about the bill, no I would note that the Commerce, dustry progress simply were not real- Federal agency has taken a position on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies ized. So in 2012, Congress extended the the bill. Appropriations Subcommittee has just moratorium for 3 more years as part of Indeed, the administration says: cut $230 million from the President’s the FAA Modernization and Reform ‘‘While the administration strongly request for these activities. Act of 2012. The end of that learning supports the bill’s efforts to facilitate It was my sincere belief that the period is set to expire on September 30, innovative new space activities by U.S. Science, Space, and Technology Com- 2015. companies, such as the commercial ex- mittee could have reached bipartisan H.R. 2262, the bill in front of us, ploration and utilization of space re- agreement on a commercial space bill. would extend the learning period to De- sources to meet national needs, the ad- Indeed, during the past few weeks, cember 31, 2025, a decade-long morato- ministration is concerned about the there was a concerted attempt on both rium on FAA’s ability to even start ability of U.S. companies to move for- sides of the committee to reach com- proposing a safety framework. ward with these initiatives absent ad- mon ground on tackling these issues This is very dangerous. This unprece- ditional authority to ensure continuing and developing a bipartisan bill. dented regulation-free period for a dec- supervision of these initiatives by the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:20 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.005 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3513 U.S. Government as required by the launch activities. The 1992 Land Remote be acceptable for businesses with equal foot- Outer Space Treaty.’’ Sensing Policy Act authorizes the Depart- ing and negotiating power to execute cross In addition to these concerns, we ment of Commerce to license commercial re- waivers limiting their responsibility to each have received a number of letters from mote sensing systems. Licensing is how the other, this waiver language should not ex- U.S. meets its obligations to authorize and tend to passengers. This provision is unfair legal scholars, consumer interest continually supervise the space activities of and harmful to individuals. As a result, AAJ groups, and attorneys who have raised non-government entities under the Outer is supporting the Edwards substitute amend- concerns or are opposed to H.R. 2262 as Space Treaty. ment, which does not contain the harmful written. I am submitting for the In particular, it is important to note that cross waiver provision. RECORD letters from Professor Joanne the license requirement imposed on the li- The SPACE Act of 2015 as introduced con- Gabrynowicz, Director of the National censee that it maintain ‘operational con- tains a provision which would provide the Center for Remote Sensing, Air and trol,’ as the term is defined in Section 960.3, commercial space industry total immunity. Space Law; the American Association is an implementation of U.S. obligations This provision will be eliminated by the under the United Nations Outer Space Trea- Manager’s Amendment to the bill. We ap- for Justice; the Center for Justice & ty of 1967. That treaty provides that the U.S. plaud Chairman Smith for protecting the Democracy; Consumer Watchdog; the Government, as a State party, will be held American public. As the commercial space National Consumers League; the Net- strictly liable for any U.S. private or govern- travel industry grows, safety should be put work for Environmental and Economic mental entity’s actions in outer-space. Con- first and foremost. Industry interests should Responsibility of United Church of sequently, NOAA requires that licensees not be valued over that of the passengers. Christ; Protect All Children’s Environ- under this part to maintain ultimate control Sincerely, ment; and Public Citizen. of their systems, in order to minimize the LINDA LIPSEN, risk of such liability and assure that the na- C.E.O. 520 DEER CREEK DRIVE, tional security concerns, foreign policy and Oxford, MS, May 12, 2015. international obligations of the United MAY 20, 2015. Hon. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, States are protected. Re Opposition to H.R. 2262 the ‘‘Spurring Pri- Ranking Member, Committee on Science, Space, The lack of a specific licensing regime also vate Aerospace Competitiveness and En- and Technology, House of Representatives, fails to meet the State Department’s concern trepreneurship Act of 2015’’ or SPACE Washington, DC. raised in a letter to Bigelow Aerospace from Act. DEAR REPRESENTATIVE JOHNSON: At the re- the FAA: the lack of a national regulatory quest of Congressional Staff I am submitting Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, framework with respect to private sector ac- this letter as a citizen expert for your con- Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, tivities on celestial bodies. sideration. I was requested to review H.R. DC. 3. The Bill only provides for a report. 1508 and provide a comment. I am currently Hon. NANCY PELOSI, The Bill requires the President to submit a Professor Emerita at the University of Mis- Minority Leader, House of Representatives, report to recommend which Federal agencies sissippi School of Law where I taught United Washington, DC. will be necessary to meet U.S. international States National Space Law, International DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND LEADER obligations. This may be sufficient. It is Space Law, and Remote Sensing Law from PELOSI: The undersigned organizations are worth noting that reports are not the equiva- 2001 to 2013. Prior to that I taught similar writing to express opposition to HR. 2262, the lent of licensing regulations that go through courses in the Space Studies Department at ‘‘Spurring Private Aerospace Competitive- the Administrative Procedure Act process. the University of North Dakota Odegard ness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015’’ or However, this is a Federalism question, not a School of Aerospace Sciences from 1987 to SPACE Act. While some of our organizations space law question so I will only point out 2001. I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal may have concerns about various parts of the issue and note it is worth questioning of Space Law from 2001–2013. My complete this legislation, this letter addresses two and seeking the view of a relevant expert. curriculum vitae is attached for your ref- sections in particular: Sections 7 and 8. Sincerely, erence. The sweeping immunity proposed by these JOANNE IRENE GABRYNOWICZ, 1. Outer Space Treaty Art. II prohibition of provisions is alarming. The commercial Prof. Emerita. national appropriation by ‘‘any other space industry’s safety record has been shod- means’’. dy with normal rules in place. The last thing This comment addresses the most impor- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE, Congress should be doing is passing legisla- tant issue raised by the Bill on its face. The May 20, 2015. tion that removes this industry’s financial Bill provides, ‘‘[a]ny asteroid resources ob- Re Support the Edwards Amendment to the incentive to conduct safe commercial space tained in outer space are the property of the SPACE Act of 2015 (H.R. 2262) operations. And it is particularly troubling entity that obtained such resources, which Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, that this legislation was passed out of the shall be entitled to all property rights there- Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, House Committee on Science, Space, and to, consistent with applicable provisions of DC. Technology without a single hearing held. Federal law.’’ The Bill defines a ‘‘space re- Hon. NANCY PELOSI, Section 7 of the bill states: ‘‘Any action or source’’ as a ‘‘natural resource of any kind Minority Leader, House of Representatives, tort arising from a licensed launch or re- found in situ in outer space.’’ It further de- Washington, DC. entry shall be the sole jurisdiction of the fines an ‘‘asteroid resource’’ as ‘‘found on or DEAR SPEAKER BOEHNER AND LEADER Federal courts and shall be decided under within an asteroid.’’ The bill is addressing PELOSI: The American Association for Jus- federal law.’’ Given that no federal tort law unextracted resources. tice (AAJ) supports the Edwards substitute exists in such cases, this provision will im- The United States is a State-Party to the amendment which substitutes the text of S. munize the private space industry for any Treaty on Principles Governing the Activi- 1297, a bipartisan Senate companion for the harm it causes. It wipes out any tort remedy ties of States in the Exploration and Use of SPACE Act of 2015 the ‘‘Spurring Private for death, injuries or property damage suf- Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepre- fered as a result of a negligent or reckless Celestial Bodies. It prohibits ‘‘national ap- neurship Act of 2015’’ or SPACE Act of 2015. launch or reentry. And space passengers are propriation by claim of sovereignty, by The American Association for Justice (AAJ), not the only individuals covered by this lan- means of use or occupation, or by any other formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of guage. Anyone, from innocent bystanders means.’’ The Bill attempts to grant U.S. ju- America (ATLA) with members in United watching a rocket launch, to people who risdiction over ‘‘any asteroid resource’’ in States, Canada and abroad, is the world’s happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong situ in order to authorize and require the largest trial bar. It was established in 1946 to time, suffering any harm, whether that be ‘‘President . . . to facilitate the commercial safeguard victims’ rights, strengthen the losing a house, limb, or life, will be left with- exploration and utilization of space re- civil justice system, promote injury preven- out recourse. Imagine the vast radioactive sources to meet national needs’’. Making tion and foster public health and safety. AAJ carnage that could result from an exploding unextracted, in situ ‘‘asteroid resources’’ is an advocate for a strong civil justice sys- nuclear rocket, which the industry is dis- subject to U.S. Federal law and requiring the tem in order to protect the health and cussing for future rocket propulsion. President ‘‘to meet national needs’’ is a form wellbeing of all Americans. Section 8 of the SPACE Act requires both of national appropriation by ‘‘other means’’. Commercial space travel is an emerging in- companies and passengers on commercial 2. The Bill does not provide for any specific dustry that will allow for members of the space flights to cross-waive liability claims. licensing regime. general public to visit space for recreational It is one thing for companies with equal bar- Unlicensed U.S. commercial space activi- or business purposes and AAJ recognizes the gaining power to establish liability agree- ties are unprecedented in United States challenges of trying to give a new industry ments between them. However, it is unfair to space law. All commercial space activities to the flexibility to grow and innovate. How- force passengers into such agreements. This date require appropriate licensing by an au- ever, Section 8 of the SPACE Act of 2015 re- provision does not protect passengers—it thorized agency. Specific statutes delegate quires passengers on commercial spacecraft strips away their rights. licensing authority to specific agencies. For to waive any right to damages for personal Supporters of the bill say immunity is example, the Commercial Space Launch Act injury, property damage or death resulting needed to spur innovation and save jobs. authorizes the FAA to license commercial from commercial space travel. While it may This is nonsense. If the civil justice system

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H.R. 2262, This bill also closes a loophole that percent from the 2012 total of $302.22 billion. the Spurring Private Aerospace Com- carved out an exception for spaceflight Commercial activity—space products and petitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act participants from indemnification cov- services and commercial infrastructure— of 2015, or SPACE Act, facilitates a erage. By including these individuals in drove much of this increase. From 2008 progrowth environment for the devel- the indemnification provision, through 2013, the total has grown by 27 per- oping commercial space sector. It cre- spaceflight participants who may par- cent.’’ This industry should be subject to the ates more stable regulatory conditions ticipate in a launch as a result of a same civil justice system that applies to and improves safety, which, in turn, at- contest or for other reasons are not every other dangerous industry in America. tracts private investment. burdened with financial exposure above If a private space company is grossly neg- Members of Congress should know the limits. This bill also ensures that ligent and harms people, it should be ac- that earlier this week the administra- Federal courts review lawsuits that re- countable for the harm it causes. For these tion officially stated—and this is the sult from accidents since the Federal reasons, we strongly oppose H.R. 2262 the most important thing in my view that Government is ultimately the respon- ‘‘Spurring Private Aerospace Competitive- the administration said, and it was, un- sible party, not the States. ness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015’’ or SPACE Act. fortunately, omitted from the state- Current law requires that all parties Very sincerely, ment awhile ago that the ranking involved in a launch waive claims Alliance for Justice; Center for Justice & member quoted. Here is what the ad- against each other. This bill adds Democracy; Consumer Watchdog; Na- ministration said: spaceflight participants to the cross- tional Consumers League; Network for It does not oppose House passage of this waiver requirement to ensure consist- Environmental & Economic Responsi- bill. ency and reinforce the informed con- bility of United Church of Christ; Pro- The SPACE Act secures American sent requirements. tect All Children’s Environment; Pub- leadership in space and fosters the de- The CHAIR. The time of the gen- lic Citizen. velopment of advanced space tech- tleman has expired. Ms. EDWARDS. In closing, Mr. nologies. The SPACE Act preserves the Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I Chairman, H.R. 2262 is an unbalanced Federal Aviation Administration’s yield the gentleman an additional 1 bill that simply doesn’t adequately ability to regulate commercial human minute. protect the public’s interest, whether spaceflight in order to protect national Mr. SMITH of Texas. All space com- in matters pertaining to the safety of security and public health and safety. munity stakeholders have expressed the general public or in matters per- The act preserves FAA’s ability to reg- support for this bill. They include Blue taining to the safety of the future con- ulate spaceflight participation and Origin, Virgin Galactic, Mojave Air and sumers and customers of the industry, crew safety in the event of an accident. Space Port, SpaceX, the National and incorporates prescriptive provi- The bill calls for a progress report on Space Society, and the Commercial sions on space resource utilization that the knowledge the industry and FAA Spaceflight Federation, which rep- are indeed premature. have gained about the operation and li- resents more than 50 commercial space Mr. Chairman, I urge my fellow Mem- censing of commercial human companies across the United States. bers to oppose H.R. 2262, and I reserve The bill also includes many bipartisan the balance of my time. spaceflight. This allows the commer- provisions recently considered by the Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I cial space industry to develop stand- yield myself such time as I may con- ards and coordinate with the FAA so Science, Space, and Technology Com- sume. the industry can grow in a stable regu- mittee. Mr. Chairman, this bill that comes latory environment without the threat The bill is the product of over 3 years before us today took some time in of arbitrary regulations that would ad- of work, numerous committee hear- drafting. In over four hearings in a bi- versely impact their ability to inno- ings, and input from industry, edu- partisan manner, this committee vate. cation groups, and grassroots citizen reached out to the minority in October Mr. Chairman, international law advocacy groups. Virtually every of last year and gave them a draft of places liability for damages that result stakeholder group, again, has sup- the bill. Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, from space accidents on the launching ported this bill. the minority party did not come back nation. All spacefaring nations require H.R. 2262 will keep America at the for 5 months. But we want to make some form of third-party liability in- forefront of aerospace technology, pro- clear that everybody understood the surance for launching entities. mote American jobs, reduce red tape, bill. The current U.S. risk-sharing struc- promote safety, and inspire the next We also want to make clear that peo- ture expires in 2016. This act extends generation of explorers. I urge my col- ple didn’t make misstatements be- indemnification to the year 2025 and re- leagues to support this bill, and once cause, in this bill, the section provides quires an update on how the FAA cal- again thank the majority leader for in- FAA’s ability to regulate commercial culates the maximum probable loss as- troducing it. human spaceflight in order to protect sociated with launches. Indemnifica- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I the uninvolved public, national secu- tion has never been utilized and is sub- yield myself such time as I may con- rity, public health and safety, safety of ject to future appropriations. This pro- sume. property, and foreign policy. It also vision will prevent U.S. space compa- Mr. Chairman, I would note, before preserves FAA’s ability to regulate nies from going overseas where other yielding to the ranking member, that spaceflight participant and crew safety nations have more favorable liability it should be no surprise that the entire as a result of an accident or unplanned protection. commercial space industry is sup- event. The SPACE Act also closes a statu- porting the majority bill because it is Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to tory loophole that negates an experi- incredibly generous to the industry the gentleman from Texas, Chairman mental permit once a launch license is without due consideration to the safety SMITH, the man who has led this com- issued for the same vehicle design. This of the public and to spaceflight pas- mittee in a bipartisan manner. fosters greater innovation and allows sengers who also might travel on their Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I an experimental permit holder to con- vehicle. So it is not a surprise. thank the gentleman from California tinue testing while a license holder I think all of us here want to see the for yielding, and our thanks go to Ma- conducts operations. Current law only support of the commercial space indus- jority Leader KEVIN MCCARTHY for in- allows for two categories of individuals try. We want a regulatory environment troducing such an important piece of carried within a spacecraft: crew and that respects their innovation but also legislation. In fact, we have made him spaceflight participants. Now that protects United States taxpayers’ in- an honorary member of the Science, NASA is allowing other astronauts ac- terest. As I have said, taxpayers have, Space, and Technology Committee. cess to the International Space Sta- to the tune of hundreds of millions of

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Since 1988, Before I yield, I do want it noted, tion to H.R. 2262, the SPACE Act of the liability exposure of the U.S. Gov- 1969, what all America felt when they 2015. ernment under this regime has grown watched America make a step on the This bill amends the Commercial each and every year. What began as an Moon, on an American rocket and Space Launch Act, which is one of the approximately $1 billion backstop for American ingenuity. Unfortunately, seminal achievements on this com- the industry has now grown to more today, we pay Russia for an astronaut mittee. That act opened the doors to than $2.5 billion, and this will continue from America to ride on their rockets. establishment on the commercial space to grow for 9 more years under this Some may be content with that, but, industry, which is poised to become a bill. I think this is something that de- Mr. Chairman, I am not. That is why this bill today allows us to have some major part of the 21st century econ- serves a little more attention. Gen- change and growth to make that hap- omy. erally, as an industry matures, you I agree that both our committee and pen. would think their reliance on the U.S. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the Congress as a whole need to address Government for subsidies would de- the Commercial Space Launch Act. We the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. crease rather than increase. ULTGREN). haven’t comprehensively addressed H Finally, Mr. Chairman, this bill Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Chairman, I these issues since 2004. I also want to takes steps into the uncharted waters want to take a moment to thank the be clear that I am a strong supporter of involving space property rights. I am sponsor of this bill, Majority Leader the commercial space industry. I think not against asteroid mining or space MCCARTHY, for his great work. This is Members on both sides of the aisle resource utilization. Those activities very important. want this industry to succeed because will come in time. However, I am for I also want to thank our great chair- this industry’s success is good for our getting any legislation that addresses man, LAMAR SMITH, who has had an un- Nation. However, the issues being dealt these areas right. precedented week in the House of Rep- with in this bill are not straight- We are not at all close to resolving resentatives of passing bills of innova- forward. They are complex and require the many unanswered questions and tion, advancing science. Congratula- thoughtful consideration. issues concerning space resource utili- tions to him as well. Unfortunately, the Committee on zation and property rights. At the sin- The space industry represents hun- Science, Space, and Technology hasn’t gle hearing the majority held on this dreds of billions of dollars in economic given these issues thoughtful consider- topic last Congress, several of the in- investment and thousands of jobs ation. We have not held any hearings vited witnesses expressed their views across the United States, but it is not so far this Congress to examine the that there were many unsettled issues just large companies. issues being debated today. We also with the majority’s draft legislation. Cain Tubular—a small, multigenera- haven’t had a subcommittee markup to Moving this legislation without really tional, family-owned business in my try to work through some of the under- ever addressing these issues is, I be- district—is doing the innovative work lying issues in the legislation. That is lieve, negligent on the part of the Con- necessary for safe, weld-free con- really very unfortunate, because we gress. densing coils for the next generation of could be considering a bipartisan piece Some on the other side of the aisle rocket engines. of legislation today if the majority had may point to the fact that the adminis- Scot Forge is another business in my district, working under an amazing em- simply laid the proper groundwork for tration’s Statement of Administration ployee ownership model, that is forging moving complex legislation. Instead, Policy did not include a veto threat the heavy metal parts and casings for we have rushed this bill to the floor to against this bill. But I would note that multiple launch systems throughout meet some arbitrary timetable estab- the administration’s statement also the supply chain. lished by somebody, perhaps the Re- had serious concerns about sections of publican leadership. The space industry is an engine of the bill and notably did not endorse the economic growth throughout the coun- So what does this bill do? In every bill. possible measure, H.R. 2262 gives max- try, and our opportunity to do this With respect to the asteroid mining right is vitally necessary to maintain imum preference to the priorities of provisions, the statement noted: ‘‘the American competitiveness as other na- the commercial space launch indus- administration is concerned about the tions begin to catch up. try—at the expense of the safety of the ability of U.S. companies to move for- That is why I rise today to urge my general public and the safety of the fu- ward with these initiatives absent ad- colleagues to support H.R. 2262, the ture customers of this very industry, ditional authority to ensure continuing Spurring Private Aerospace Competi- and it does so at the expense of the supervision of these initiatives by the tiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of American taxpayers. U.S. Government as required by the 2015. The SPACE Act facilitates a Mr. Chairman, this bill proposes to Outer Space Treaty.’’ progrowth environment for the com- provide the commercial space launch Mr. Chairman, Ms. EDWARDS will be mercial space sector. It fosters a safety industry with another decade—dec- offering an amendment in the nature of framework that will protect the Amer- ade—of regulation-free operations with a substitute that I will speak on one ican public, while encouraging the de- respect to protecting the safety of more time later. It may not have ev- velopment of new space technologies. spaceflight passengers. There won’t be erything that industry desires, it may This will ensure America’s exceptional any passengers when they find out that not reflect all of our priorities for com- role is maintained as the most innova- they have no protection. mercial space launch policy, but it is a tive Nation in the world. Some will state that the industry clear route to getting a balanced, bi- This legislation also extends the cur- does not yet have enough experience to partisan, bicameral commercial space rent risk-sharing structure set to ex- establish these regulations. That is launch bill enacted into law, because pire next year and requires an update rubbish. Both the United States and ultimately that is what we are trying on how the FAA calculates maximum Russia have been launching humans to do is get a bicameral agreement. probable loss associated with potential into space for more than five decades. spaceflight accidents. This ensures There has been literally hundreds of b 1045 that U.S. space companies won’t be space launches on numerous different We can argue over differences, or we forced to go overseas to compete. types of spacecraft during this time. can just join together to pass bipar- The SPACE Act also establishes a The FAA has had more than enough tisan, bicameral commercial space leg- legal framework for government prop- data to rely on to set commonsense islation. erty rights of resources obtained from

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That is in 1970. tant step in humanity’s development what this bill talks about, allowing the This bill allows the FAA to gather and is in the national interest of the commercial space others to join in. sufficient data to ensure the regula- United States. I don’t think all the answers come tions will help foster growth in the in- The SPACE Act helps develop the from Washington. I think government dustry. I support this bill. commercial space industry, ensures should be limited, but we should not Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I commercial space lawsuits are treated limit our ability to grow. Why should yield myself such time as I may con- fairly, and allows the commercial we complain if we can use private sec- sume. space industry to grow like never be- tor money to even increase our capa- We have been listening to this discus- fore. bilities to go higher into space? sion, and I think, when the other side For these reasons, I strongly rec- Mr. Chairman, the next person I am reclaims their time, it would be really ommend my colleagues support com- going to yield to knows a great deal helpful to explain why it is that, if this mercial space with a vote for the about this. He represents aerospace is so important and that it is so urgent, SPACE Act of 2015. corridor. He comes from a family that why it is that the majority has cut $230 Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, may I is renowned in the development of million from commercial crew. I will inquire as to how much time each side space in America. wait to hear the answer, as I am sure has remaining? Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the American people are waiting. The CHAIR. The gentlewoman from the gentleman from California (Mr. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman Maryland has 14 minutes remaining. KNIGHT), the son of Mr. Pete Knight, from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE). The gentleman from California has 17 who still holds the record for the fast- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I minutes remaining. est man on Earth in an X–15. thank the gentlewoman. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I Mr. KNIGHT. Mr. Chairman, I want I thank the managers of this bill, in- yield myself such time as I may con- to thank the majority leader for bring- cluding the majority leader. sume. ing this forward. This is a vital piece of I just want to say that I come from I just want to, for the RECORD, be- legislation. Space City. Houston, Texas, has as its cause I think it is important for the The majority leader brings up a sub- motto—its defining moment besides American people that we don’t mix ap- ject that is always very important to railroads—is Space City. I served 12 ples and oranges, the Bush administra- me. It happened on December 17, 1903. years on the Science, Space, and Tech- tion actually canceled the program It happened in a little bicycle shop in nology Committee, and I had a strong that would have enabled us to make Dayton, Ohio. Two innovators took commitment and continue to have a sure that we have American rocket ve- their invention across part of the coun- strong commitment to human space hicles going to the space station. try out to a little place in North Caro- exploration—in particular, the re- In the interim period, those requests lina in Kitty Hawk, and they flew a search that is garnered out of that have been severely underfunded, so I man-powered controllable aircraft for mighty effort. think it is important for us to put into the first time. perspective what is happening in the Now, why is that important? It is be- I have traveled to most of the NASA space industry. cause the government had thrown a centers across the Nation, and I have Now, I—as somebody who long ago $50,000 grant to get this done, and they seen outstanding researchers. There is worked in the industry, worked at couldn’t get it done, but two no reason for any of us, Democrats or NASA—understand the importance of innovators could get it done by nothing Republicans, to oppose the idea of investing in science and research and other than the brains that they had, space exploration and, in this instance, funding the activities of NASA and the energy, and their two hands. commercial space exploration. supporting the industry. I also under- America needs to ensure that it will What I will say to you, Mr. Chair- stand that we have put—this Congress, continue to be the leader in the space man, and to my good friend, the major- in fact—has placed burdens both on the industry. Business and innovation want ity leader, let us walk step-by-step to- industry and on the agency to perform stability, and this bill does just that, gether. without putting the money to do that. by extending the FAA learning period Certainly, I am concerned as some- I would note that this SPACE Act and duration of indemnification to 10 one who offered and wrote legislation doesn’t have any money that goes with years. to promote more safety on the Inter- it. In fact, on the appropriations side, When I speak to fifth graders—and I national Space Station—proudly so— as I stated earlier, $230 million has ac- think we all do at least a couple times legislation that was ultimately passed tually been cut from the President’s re- a year; I try to speak to at least 50 and I believe has made the space sta- quest. schools a year—but when I talk to the tion more enduring, to be able to sug- I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman fifth graders, I ask them how long it gest that this bill limits to a certain from Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHN- takes to fly from LA to Tokyo. There extent the safety requirements that I SON), my colleague and the ranking is always a 2-hour or a 20-hour or any- believe would make this industry a bet- member. thing like that. ter industry, to say also that we are Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of I tell them it takes about 101⁄2 hours. highlighting or offering the commer- Texas. Mr. Chairman, I simply wanted I said: But in your lifetime, it is going cial space industry over the investment to respond to the statement that we to take about an hour and a half. in NASA, which I have great concern, have to rely on Russia. They said: Well, that is great. That is as we look forward to the implementa- We are relying on Russia because we great. I would love to be in an airplane tion of the Orion and the opportunities won’t pay for it in this country, but we for just an hour and a half or a space- for further space exploration. are willing to allow a private commer- craft when, today, we have to do 101⁄2 I would want to make sure that this cial spaceship to fly at the expense of hours. legislation does not undermine our the government and at the risk of Well, do you know what, that will work with NASA and, frankly, that the every person who would hire a trip. We happen if we let it happen. Right now, safety elements that are so important, are paying them to take supplies to a it is happening. Innovation is flour- not only to the civilian population—be- space station because we refuse to fund ishing. These things are happening. We cause I have commercial space entities space station flight for human flight are doing jousting programs that is dis- in Texas just a few hundred miles away from this country. persing the supersonic wave which from Houston, Texas, but I also have Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I means, at some point, we will be able the NASA Johnson Space Center—and I yield myself such time as I may con- to fly over the continent at more than would want to know whether or not sume. Mach 1. there is a conflict between the safety

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The commercial space industry Ms. JACKSON LEE. The other thing and succeed on their own. has generated billions and billions of that I would offer to suggest, as this The CHAIR. The time of the gen- dollars worth of income to honest citi- bill moves to the Senate, is the invest- tleman has expired. zens who then pay their taxes—who ments that are made, the profits that Mr. MCCARTHY. I yield the gen- wouldn’t have jobs otherwise—not to may ultimately be made by commer- tleman an additional 30 seconds. mention, of course, the billions of dol- cial space exploration, it would be ap- Mr. BABIN. A vote for this bill is a lars the commercial space industry has propriate to use those moneys to invest vote to ignite the flame of commercial saved us simply by doing a more effi- in R&D and the Federal Government space and propel the American entre- cient job at launching satellites and at for it to continue its very important, preneurial spirit beyond our world and supplying the space station than could unrestrained research that has been so into the final frontier of space. Passing be done by the public sector—by NASA mighty to helping so many different this bill tells the world that America is and other government employees. people under NASA. the home for commercial space. H.R. 2262, the SPACE Act of 2015, I want to thank the gentlewoman for Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I builds on the House Science, Space, yielding, but I would ask the question: yield myself such time as I may con- and Technology’s bipartisan tradition Can we not provide a safety matrix for sume. of promoting economic growth in commercial space exploration as we I just want to be really, really clear America. Today, we are talking about have done in the public sector? with the American people because I that economic growth in terms of an Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I think sometimes we talk about the emerging, new, entrepreneurial indus- yield 2 minutes to the distinguished commercial space industry as though it try that is tremendously beneficial to gentleman from Texas (Mr. BABIN). exists on its own. In fact, it exists be- the bottom line of America—the bil- Mr. BABIN. Mr. Chairman, several cause the Federal Government and lions of dollars that it is creating with weeks ago, we passed a NASA author- Federal taxpayers have been incredibly a new, innovative approach to an in- ization bill that returns NASA to its generous for this innovative, creative, dustry that goes into space in order to core mission, human space flight. and growing industry. It is because, as accomplish its missions. The SPACE The bill before us, H.R. 2262, builds on taxpayers, Mr. Chairman, we support Act of 2015 specifically continues the that good work. We have many Amer- the industry. streamlined regulatory regime that $3 billion alone in inflation-adjusted ican businesses employing thousands of Congress put in place for commercial dollars goes as a backstop for indem- American workers right now. These human spaceflight just a decade ago in nification, which is in case there is an businesses are pursuing their own the Commercial Space Launch Amend- accident or whatever—a $3 billion space missions, both orbital and sub- ments Act of 2004. backstop by the Federal taxpayer. Bil- orbital. I am proud to have been the one to lions of dollars have gone into the de- Some of these entrepreneurs have have authored that legislation, legisla- velopment as the industry has grown. plans to reach below low Earth orbit, tion which passed in Congress with bi- Indeed, some projections say that 9 of such as taking the first steps toward partisan support. I would hope that bi- every 10 dollars that have gone into the missions to mine asteroids for precious partisan support continues because, in development have actually come from metals. This landmark legislation will 2004, it was Bart Gordon of Tennessee the American taxpayer. Hundreds of do more to secure America as the home and Nick Lampson of Texas—both millions of dollars support the infra- of commercial space exploration than Democrats—who made it possible for structure, the launch facilities that are any other legislation that Congress has us to get this legislation passed as well maintained for the industry and—who considered. These endeavors are a great as Silvestre Reyes from Texas. Of knows?—countless dollars from State complement to Federal investments in course, there are a lot of Texans here civil and military space initiatives. tax credits on down the line. It would be really inaccurate to say today involved in this debate because Let’s face it, in any field, no Amer- there are a lot of people in Texas who ican entrepreneur is going to invest that any of us—Republicans or Demo- crats or any American taxpayer—does are hired and who have great jobs be- billions of dollars of their own money cause of what we did then. where there is regulatory uncertainty. not support the commercial space in- When we talk about and when we The SPACE Act of 2015 creates a regu- dustry. We want it to be safe. We want hear that we have cut $243 million, no, latory framework and provides cer- to make sure that liability is taken no. We were willing to keep that in the tainty for these privately financed en- care of. We want to make sure that, in budget. Republicans would have been deavors to take the next steps. fact, the skin in the game of the tax- payers is met with responsible public willing if we had found other areas that b 1100 policy. To correct the record, it is $243 had been less important. But the rea- This legislation will bolster thou- million that the Republican majority son these things happen is that our col- sands of high-tech American jobs, has actually cut from Commercial leagues on the other side of the aisle building a stronger economy, advanc- Crew. cannot seem to prioritize. We prioritize ing technological leadership, and Again, I would say, if you support the this. strengthening our Nation’s industrial industry, then please explain why it is Mr. Chairman, we prioritize launch- base. that you have also supported a cut to ing new industries, creating new jobs, I want to recognize the hard work of the very thing that would continue to saving billions of dollars in money that our colleagues—Majority Leader KEVIN grow the industry. would be spent otherwise, because the MCCARTHY, BILL POSEY, DANA ROHR- Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance commercial space industry, like ABACHER, and JIM BRIDENSTINE. These of my time. SpaceX and other champions of space folks have worked hard for several Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, may entrepreneurship, has done a great deal years on key commercial space provi- I inquire as to how much time is re- of benefit to the United States of sions that have been incorporated into maining. America. this bill. Their efforts will create an The Acting CHAIR (Mr. STEWART). Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I environment for these private sector The gentleman from California has 111⁄2 yield myself such time as I may con- companies to flourish. minutes remaining. The gentlewoman sume. I would also like to thank our chair- from Maryland has 7 minutes remain- I just want to be very, very clear. I man, LAMAR SMITH, and Space Sub- ing. was not originally much of a supporter

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.011 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3518 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 before I knew anything about the in- priate, in the interest of intellectual 1. With regard to the allegation that the dustry. I didn’t know about the indus- honesty, actually, to enter a couple of bill violate the OST by enabling national ap- try. Indeed, it was through the bipar- records myself. propriation: Let me read from one of them here: The bill does not grant U.S. jurisdiction to tisan work on the Science, Space, and an asteroid or any asteroid resource. It does Technology Committee that I got to On May 13, 2015, the Committee on Science, grant U.S. jurisdiction to companies that know the industry and to value the Space, and Technology conducted a markup fall under U.S. jurisdiction as specifically de- role that the commercial space indus- of four critical space-related bills. Among fined in § 51301 with the intent of adjudi- try plays. the bills considered was H.R. 1508, the Space cating claims of ‘‘harmful interference’’ be- I, actually, don’t have a quibble with Resource Exploration and Utilization Act of tween those companies if such allegations 2015. During the markup—I will leave the the American taxpayers in their pro- are made in the future. Protecting entities Member’s name out—submitted a letter for from ‘‘harmful interference’’ is consistent viding the kind of support in the devel- the record from Joanne Gabrynowicz, a opment work and in resources that are with, and indeed furthers, the purposes of former professor of space law at the Univer- the OST, that requires ‘‘due regard’’ be given available through NASA to support the sity of Mississippi. After reviewing the let- to other’s space activities and requires ad- industry. I, actually, think it is a good ter, we, the undersigned, feel it is important vance consultations if a proposed activity thing for us to do. But I don’t want to to clarify some errors in Ms. Gabrynowicz’ ‘‘would cause potentially harmful inter- hide the fact that, given that and that interpretation of H.R. 1508 and to highlight ference.’’ kind of responsibility, it is also our re- some constructive elements of the bill. The letter states that the bill is addressing There is a duplicate bill in the Senate co- ‘‘unextracted resources.’’ In fact, there are sponsibility to provide an important sponsored by Senators PATTY MURRAY and safety framework for the industry to several steps: identifying the resources, ex- MARCO RUBIO. Our comments apply to both. tracting resources, and then using/delivering proceed, especially as we go into the The basic claims made in the letter rest on them. The words of the bill are ‘‘resources future, imagining that we will have two issues: an allegation that the bill vio- obtained’’, leaving the unknown technical many other players. lates article II of the Outer Space Treaty and details to be specified in the future when I would also say that I am concerned an allegation that the U.S. Government has they can be better defined and a process can about what we do around liability— no licensing regime in place for commercial be developed for regulatory actions as need- how we create both a safety regulatory space activities envisioned by the bill. ed. In any event, ‘‘obtained’’ is inconsistent Both statements are based on a misreading with ‘‘unextracted.’’ regime but also place liability where it of the intent and words of the bill. belongs. Although, in the manager’s The use of the word ‘‘in situ’’ in defining They go on with another four or five space resources simply means resources in amendment, the majority does try to pages to clarify what was completely place in outer space; but any such resource deal with the question of Federal court misleading there. This letter is signed within or on an asteroid would need to be jurisdiction, what we don’t deal with is by Henry R. Hertzfeld, Co-Chair of the ‘‘obtained’’ in order to confer a property this idea of cross-waivers. That is, if American Branch, International Law right. The use of the word ‘‘in situ’’ in mere- ly defining a space resource in the bill is not you are a passenger—you could be a re- Association, Research Professor of searcher, not anyone who is particu- equivalent to claiming sovereignty or con- Space Policy and International Affairs, trol over celestial bodies or portions of larly wealthy—and if something hap- Elliott School of International Affairs pens, then you have waived all of your space. Further, there is clear Congressional and Adjunct Professor of Law, The direction in the bill that the President is liability even in a case where there George Washington University; by only to encourage space resources explo- would be negligence involved. This, I Matthew Schaefer, Law Alumni Pro- ration and utilization, including lowering think, ought to raise great concerns. fessor of Law, Director—Space, Cyber barriers to such activity, ‘‘consistent with’’ The reality is that, at the end of the and Telecommunications Law Pro- and ‘‘in accordance with’’ US international day, if there is any kind of cata- obligations—which precludes Ms. gram, University of Nebraska College Grabynowicz’ interpretation of the impact of strophic accident, the American tax- of Law, Co-Chair, American Branch of payers will, of course, bear the respon- the term ‘‘in situ.’’ International Law Association—Space The bill does not, in any manner, claim sibility as we always have for those ac- Law Committee; by James C. Bennett, sovereignty over a celestial body or portions cidents. Consultant, Fort Collins, Colorado, of outer space; it only provides for rights for I reserve the balance of my time. Space Fellow, Economic Policy Centre, private entities to use the resources on a ce- Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I London; and by Mark J. Sundahl, Pro- lestial body (specifically asteroids) just as yield myself such time as I may con- fessor and Associate Dean for Adminis- States have in the past. Article I of the sume. Outer Space Treaty states that ‘‘the Moon tration, Cleveland State University, My friend on the other side makes a and other celestial bodies, shall be free for Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. good point in that a lot of people may exploration and use by all States’’. This Ar- not know about spaceflight or commer- MAY 15, 2015. ticle has been interpreted as allowing for the DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCARTHY, CHAIR- extraction of natural resources. cial spaceflight, and they may not MAN SMITH, RANKING MEMBER JOHNSON, Examples: return of Moon rocks and soil know about this bill. That is why this CHAIRMAN PALAZZO, AND RANKING MEMBER by U.S. and Russia (Soviet Union); return of is a great opportunity to explain, and EDWARDS: On May 13, 2015, the Committee on asteroid materials by Japan. Each govern- that is why the majority on this side Science, Space, and Technology conducted a ment has declared that these are their prop- gave the bill to the minority last Octo- markup of four critical space-related bills. erty and has enforced that action: ber. Unfortunately, it was 5 months be- Among the bills considered was H.R. 1508, the United States Government has treated the Space Resource Exploration and Utilization theft of moon rocks as a criminal offense fore anything came back. Russia has in the past put moon rocks up There is one point that was brought Act of 2015. During the markup Ranking Member Johnson submitted a letter for the for a public auction up—indemnification. That has been ex- record from Joanne Gabrynowicz, a former Japan has put its asteroid materials in a tended 9 times in the last 25 years, and professor of space law at the University of Japanese museum A customary inter- it has never been used. The one thing Mississippi. After reviewing the letter we, national law of the right to claim ownership that needs to be noted is that we are in the undersigned, feel it is important to clar- over extracted natural resources has competition with the rest of the world. ify some errors in Ms. Gabrynowicz’s inter- emerged due to the collections of moon We are more stringent in this than is pretation of H.R. 1508 and highlight some rocks by the United States and the subse- constructive elements of H.R. 1508. There is quent gifting of these rocks to foreign na- any other country with their space. If tionals without any objections from any we plan on being the leader, we need to a duplicate bill in the Senate, S. 976, co-spon- sored by Senators Patty Murray and Marco states. have the legislation move forward. Rubio. Our comments, below, apply to both In the ‘‘One Lucite Ball’’ case, the United Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to H.R. 1508 and S. 976. States District Court for the Southern Dis- the gentleman from Florida (Mr. The basic claims made in the letter com- trict of Florida, Miami Division, upheld the POSEY). menting on H.R. 1508 and, by extension, S. right of Honduras to assert ownership over a Mr. POSEY. I thank the majority 976 rest on two issues: moon rock (unpublished Case No. 01–0116– leader for yielding. 1. An allegation that the bill violates Arti- CIV–JORDAN). The court discussed two sales Mr. Chairman, earlier this morning, cle II of the Outer Space Treaty (OST), and of lunar rock samples involving private par- ties (one involving a slide of lunar dust sold during debate, there have been a num- 2. An allegation that the U.S. Government has no licensing regime in place for commer- at Sotheby’s auction and the second involv- ber of letters—a litany of letters—by cial space activities envisioned by the bill. ing the lunar sample and plaque given by the various organizations offered for the Both statements are based on a misreading U.S. to Nicaragua that was purchased by a RECORD, so I thought it would be appro- of the intent and words of the bill. private buyer from the middle east).

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.012 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3519 The NASA proposed Asteroid Recovery be guided by the four core, and widely ac- from objects in space. H.R. 1508 and S. 976 Mission involves similar technologies and cepted, treaties on space—the Outer Space give U.S. industry a legal foundation that the current proposal is to move a boulder Treaty, the Rescue and Return Agreement, provides a head start to compete with these from an asteroid to a lunar orbit. Some of and the Liability and Registration Conven- nations. these activities may be done in partnership tions. Under the legal framework of these 2. Create Constructive Dialogue for Inter- with private entities in the United States. treaties, the use of space by nations, inter- national Frameworks for Commercial Space These activities, ranging from scientific national organizations, and private entities Resource Exploration and Utilization missions to commercial sales have never has flourished. As a result, space technology a. As stated by the U.S. delegate to been judged to be in violation of Article II of and services contribute immeasurably to COPUOS, the U.S. will need to develop a the OST. economic growth and improvements in the framework that meets existing international If governments and private companies are quality of life around the world.’’ [Emphasis obligations and creates an environment in ever going to ‘‘use’’ space for benefits to all added] which all nations can benefit from space re- humankind, the extraction of resources from The Space Resource Exploration and Utili- source exploration and utilization. H.R. 1508 celestial bodies will have to be allowed, and zation Act is in complete compliance with and S. 976 allow the U.S. to lead and direct this foreseeable future is provided for in the all existing international obligations of the this international discussion. space treaties. There is no prohibition on United States. The bill further insists that A failure to pass H.R. 1508 and S. 976 will private entities or profit-making entities actions taken pursuant to the bill, both by create uncertainty about the U.S. Govern- performing these services either for them- the Executive Branch and U.S. commercial ment’s position on space resource explo- selves or for their governments. space resource utilization entities (to benefit ration and utilization. This uncertainty However, government(s) are responsible for from non-interference rights), be consistent would be extremely detrimental to our de- the continuing supervision of non-govern- with international obligations of the United veloping space resource industry and it ment activities in outer space (Art. VI of the States. The bill also compliments and fur- would provide encouragement for other na- OST), and the United States Government has thers the position of the Executive Branch. tions to challenge our leadership in this the most complete and comprehensive set of As Ms. Gabrynowicz notes in her letter re- area. regulations for space in the world. garding the Presidential report requirement, It is apparent that considerable effort has There already exist regulatory require- ‘‘This may be sufficient.’’ Indeed, it is not gone into drafting H.R. 1508 and S. 976. These ments for commercial companies that want only sufficient but the most pragmatic path bills create a valid legal foundation to begin to get to space and to use space. The par- forward for the U.S. Government to create a the processes necessary to create informed ticular U.S. regulatory mechanisms vary process, informed by industry and inter- oversight mechanisms, which are required by with each application but include launch national concerns, that creates the legal the treaties, and are in compliance with all payload reviews, spectrum/communications framework necessary to meet our existing existing U.S. international obligations. approvals, and, when appropriate, national international obligations. Creating such a Sincerely, security and export control approvals. legal framework right now would be short- HENRY R. HERTZFELD, Since there are a variety of related new sighted and likely hamper or destroy our Co-Chair of the American Branch, proposed activities in outer space (e.g. on- growing space resource industry. Placing a International Law Association, Research orbit satellite servicing) proposing a specific legal framework in this bill is not needed to Professor of Space Policy and International licensing requirement for resource utiliza- meet any current United States inter- Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs tion alone in this bill would be inappropriate national obligations. There are adequate in- and Adjunct Professor of Law, The George until all new activities are reviewed to- terim means of meeting those obligations Washington University. gether. through existing authorities should new ac- MATTHEW SCHAEFER, The required report in the bill is the first tivities in outer space begin before con- Law Alumni Professor of Law, Director— step in developing new procedures and proc- structing a new legal framework. Space, Cyber and Telecommunications Law esses for activities in outer space that have The U.S., between 1980 and the effective Program, University of Nebraska College of not been done before by private entities. date of the Commercial Space Launch Act, Law, Co-Chair, American Branch of The criticism that this bill is to meet ‘‘na- October 1984, set precedents for OST-compli- International Law Assoc.—Space Law tional needs’’ alone is incorrect. Those words ant control in the absence of explicit legisla- Committee. tion or activity-specific regulation. Two sub- are taken out of the context of § 51302. That JAMES C. BENNETT, CONSULTANT, section focuses on what the Federal agencies orbital launch vehicles were privately devel- Fort Collins, Colorado, Space Fellow, should do to encourage private activities in oped and tested in the U.S. during that time Economic Policy Centre, London. period, Space Services Inc.’s Percheron (1980) space and refers to the economic incentives MARK J. SUNDAHL, for those companies. The global needs and and Arc Technologies’ (later Starstruck, Professor and Associate Dean for information obtained from the science and Inc.’s) Dolphin (1983–84). The U.S. Govern- Administration, Cleveland State University, technology behind resource extraction and ment licensed both activities. In each case, Cleveland—Marshall College of Law. use may indeed benefit all humankind the Government used existing regulatory re- quirements and mechanisms (FAA airspace Mr. POSEY. There is a similar letter, through knowledge, through the future glob- and I will submit that also. It is by al provision of currently scarce minerals, control, FCC radio licenses, OMC export per- and through expanded space exploration. mits) to review the proposed activities and Dennis J. Burnett, District of Colum- Further, private foreign companies subject impose conditions such as liability insurance bia Bar Association; J.D., University of to the jurisdiction of the United States—and on the launch operators. Lessons learned Nebraska; LL.M., Georgetown Univer- thus facing exposure to non-interference from these licensing exercises were incor- sity; Adjunct Professor of Law, Univer- claims—also can be beneficiaries of non-in- porated in the drafting of the Commercial sity of Nebraska College of Law—U.S. terference rights under the bill. Space Launch Act. Trade Law and Commercial Space Law; Last month the U.S. State Department Therefore, there is U.S. precedent for con- trol of space activities, adequate to satisfy Vice Chairman, Advisory Board, Space, made a statement at the United Nations Cyber and Telecom Program, Univer- Committee On the Peaceful Uses of Outer OST requirements for supervision and con- Space (COPUOS) that clearly outlines a re- trol, even in the absence of specific statutory sity of Nebraska College of Law; Sec- sponsible path to balancing the requirements law or regulation describing the particulars retary and Director, International In- of our Treaty obligations with the needs of of the activity in question. Using these in- stitute of Space Law. terim mechanisms can serve to provide an new commercial entities in space: MAY 16, 2015. experience base for crafting better legisla- ‘‘My Government sees great promise in pri- DEAR MAJORITY LEADER MCCARTHY, CHAIR- tion subsequently. MAN SMITH, RANKING MEMBER JOHNSON, vate investment in path-breaking new ac- In summary, the bill is a necessary step to CHAIRMAN PALAZZO, AND RANKING MEMBER tivities to advance our understanding of the begin to address our obligations of con- EDWARDS: On May 13, 2015, the Committee on solar system and to unlock new space appli- tinuing supervision for commercial space ac- Science, Space, and Technology conducted a cations that benefit all mankind. The his- tivities and to fulfill our commitments mark-up of four critical space-related bills. tory of space exploration—and innovation— under the terms of the OST. teaches us that it is difficult, if not impos- It is also important to note the many con- Among the bills considered was H.R. 1508, the sible, to foresee the technological innova- structive things that H.R. 1508 and S. 976 ac- Space Resource Exploration and Utilization tions, and downstream applications, arising complish: Act of 2015. from efforts to push the envelope of explo- 1. Advance U.S. Technology and Leader- During the markup Ranking Member Eddie ration—and that the benefits of these inno- ship Bernice Johnson submitted a letter for the vations and applications are enjoyed across a. H.R. 1508 and S. 976 provide a legal foun- record from Joanne Gabrynowicz, Professor the Earth. As the United States goes about dation that provides private U.S. companies Emerita of space law at the University of encouraging private investment—from all to ability to raise funds, protect their invest- Mississippi. After reviewing H.R. 1508 and nations—in the peaceful exploration and use ments, employ aerospace professionals, and Professor Gabrynowicz’s letter, I would like of outer space, and evolves its national mecha- develop cutting edge aerospace technologies. to comment on several issues of inter- nisms for authorizing and supervising non-gov- b. Other nations, such as China and Russia, national law related to the proposed legisla- ernmental space activities, we will continue to have stated an intent to recover resources tion.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.007 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3520 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 In particular, I will comment on the fol- misleading information put forth in ob- Moreover, this bill promotes stability lowing issues: (1) whether recognition of jecting to this bill, and I urge my col- and flexibility in the commercial space property rights in asteroid resources would leagues to take that into consideration market through regulatory reform. By result in a ‘‘national appropriation’’ in viola- tion of Article II of the Treaty on Principles and to vote favorably for this badly extending the learning period to 2025, Governing the Activities of States in the Ex- needed historic and constructive legis- the Federal Aviation Administration ploration and Use of Outer Space, Including lation to make America’s space pro- and industry will have more time to the Moon and other Celestial Bodies (the gram and commercial space industry collect information and develop a safe- ‘‘Outer Space Treaty’’); and (2) whether the much better. ty framework for commercial absence of the creation of a licensing regime Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I spaceflight. This will ensure that the by H.R. 1508 would result in a failure to au- yield myself such time as I may con- growing commercial space market will thorize and supervise the activities of na- tionals of the United States in the explo- sume. not be overburdened with uninformed ration and use of outer space as is required Just for the record, I would note that regulations. by Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty. the letters that have been submitted Space-based technology has become a Is the use of asteroid resources and acqui- by the majority are interesting. I vital part of our economy. Americans sition of property rights in asteroid re- would note that one of the authors, in rely on it every day, from GPS to sources is not a violation of Article II of the fact, is paid by one of the companies weather forecasting to land remote Outer Space Treaty? It should be clearly stated that there is no that is involved in this legislation, so sensing, in everything we do. provision of the Outer Space Treaty that ex- we should take that into consideration. The SPACE Act gives the private sec- plicitly prohibits the acquisition of property I also want to point out that, with re- tor a chance to expand this growing rights in asteroid resources. To the contrary, spect to indemnification, again, the portion of our economy by allowing the Outer Space Treaty explicitly recognize United States in current—today’s—dol- commercial spaceflight companies to the right of ‘‘exploration and use’’ of outer lars bears a responsibility for about $3 take passengers to and from space and space, including the moon and other celes- tial bodies. A right of use is a well-recog- billion in indemnification should there by setting the groundwork for a com- nized property right in both common law and be an accident. prehensive safety framework that will civil law. Lastly, of course, it is really impor- guide future spacefaring activities. While it may be asserted that granting tant for us to understand that these li- Now is not the time to turn our property rights in asteroid resources is a na- ability concerns are not small pota- backs on the innovators and the entre- tional appropriation, this assertion is incon- toes. In fact, the Judiciary Committee preneurs who have made this Nation sistent with state practice. For example, great. If we care about American lead- Moon rocks and soil returned to the Earth by should have taken a look at this when U.S. and Russia (Soviet Union), and asteroid it came to looking at Federal court ju- ership in space and the American space materials return to Earth by Japan have risdiction. We should have had addi- economy, I urge you to support this been treated as property of those govern- tional hearings on this when it comes important piece of legislation. ments. The United States has prosecuted to looking at the impact on inter- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I have theft of moon rocks and Russia has auc- national treaties. We have not had any no further speakers, and I yield myself tioned moon rocks. These actions have never hearings in that regard. I just think we the balance of my time. been judged to be in violation of Article II of Mr. Chairman, I rise here today be- the Outer Space Treaty. ought to proceed more responsibly. Does the absence of a licensing regime in I reserve the balance of my time. cause, as I said in my opening remarks, that I think that most of us on both H.R. 1508 result in a failure to authorize and b 1115 supervise the activities of nationals of the sides of the aisle share the excitement United States in violation of Article VI of Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I about the commercial space industry the Outer Space Treaty? yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from and we do indeed want it to succeed. It is quite clear that Article VI of the Oklahoma (Mr. LUCAS). We all work for the taxpayer; and the Outer Space Treaty requires the United Mr. LUCAS. Mr. Chairman, I rise States to authorize and supervise the activi- American taxpayer, as I have stated, ties of its nationals in outer space. It also is today to support H.R. 2262, the Spur- has a vested interest in the commercial clear that H.R. 1508 does not authorize any ring Private Aerospace Competitive- space industry because we have laid executive agency or any independent com- ness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015, out hundreds of millions of dollars, bil- mission to regulate (i.e., authorize and su- or the SPACE Act. lions of dollars to support it. pervise) the activities of U.S. nationals in Since 2004, when Congress last Mr. Chairman, the Senate yesterday outer space that are not already regulated. amended the Commercial Space marked up a bipartisan compromise It is my understanding that there are a va- Launch Act, commercial space compa- riety of new proposed activities in outer bill with very few changes to it. On the space (e.g on-orbit satellite servicing, space nies have made significant contribu- other hand, this bill, if it passes the tourism, moon habitation, solar satellites, tions to space technology development House unchanged, is going to be dead etc.). It may be argued that these activities and helped to strengthen American in the water. But if we pass the sub- need appropriate authorization and super- leadership in space. Congress must stitute that we are considering later vision by the United States if conducted by keep up with the changes in the indus- on, that I offer later today, we will nationals of the United States. At this time try, and the CSLA needs to be updated have a great chance to do some real it appears that there is no agreement on to ensure that the space sector can basic issues of what authority is required, lawmaking. It will not have addressed which agency, if any, should authorize and flourish in the years to come. all of the industry concerns. It will not supervise, which agency should have which Currently, all major spacefaring na- have done anything to get in the way responsibility and what resources would be tions require some form of third-party of the advance of commercial space. required to implement those responsibilities. liability insurance for launching enti- So I urge my fellow Members to sup- In lieu of imposing a solution when the ties. The indemnification regime of the port a bipartisan process that began problem is not fully understood, it is my un- CSLA expires next year. The act would over in the Senate. Vote for the sub- derstanding that the drafters of H.R. 1508 extend indemnification to 2025 in order propose that the President prepare a report stitute amendment later on and say, to Congress as the first step in developing to prevent U.S. launches from going you know, we can start fresh here, not new procedures and processes for activities overseas and taking high-tech Amer- with something that just disadvan- in outer space for which there may be no ex- ican jobs with them. tages consumers and taxpayers. Let’s isting agency authority to authorize and su- In a letter praising the act’s exten- try to be on the same page when it pervise. It appears that the drafters are at- sion of the indemnification, Tom comes to the strong support that I tempting to create a valid legal foundation Stroup, president of the Satellite In- think each side feels with respect to to begin the processes necessary to create dustry Association, wisely stated that appropriate mechanisms for any authoriza- the commercial space industry. tion and supervision that may be required by the act is ‘‘an important step in main- I yield back the balance of my time. the Outer Space Treaty and other existing taining U.S. innovation and leadership Mr. MCCARTHY. Mr. Chairman, I U.S. international obligations. in satellite launch and one that pro- yield myself such time as I may con- Very truly yours, motes overall access to space.’’ Several sume. DENNIS J. BURNETT. other groups, such as the Commercial I have one question for everyone Mr. POSEY. I think that, clearly, Spaceflight Federation, have had simi- here: Do you believe America is excep- they reflect that there has been some lar comments praising the extension. tional?

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That amendment in the nature ‘‘(E) any lessons learned associated with the our history, we proved them wrong. So of a substitute shall be considered as development, potential application, and accept- ance of voluntary industry consensus standards on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong took read. one small step and changed the course or any other construction, best practices, and The text of the amendment in the na- commercial space launch operations; and of history. ture of a substitute is as follows: ‘‘(F) recommendations, findings, or observa- You see, President Kennedy’s vision H.R. 2262 tions from the Commercial Space Transportation is part of America’s fundamental char- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Advisory Committee, or its successor organiza- acter. We are pioneers. We always resentatives of the United States of America in tion, on the progress of the industry in devel- move forward. We never back down Congress assembled, oping industry consensus standards or any from a challenge, and beating the odds other construction. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. This report, with the appropriate updates in the is in our DNA. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This Act may be cited as This was the case for our very found- intervening periods, shall be transmitted to such the ‘‘Spurring Private Aerospace Competitive- committees no later than December 31, 2016, De- ing. We brought forth a new nation in ness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015’’ or the cember 31, 2018, December 31, 2020, and Decem- pursuit of a more perfect union. With ‘‘SPACE Act of 2015’’. ber 31, 2022. Each report shall describe and as- the winds of freedom at our back, we (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of con- sess the progress achieved as of 6 months prior headed west to unchartered lands, rely- tents for this Act is as follows: to the specified transmittal date. ing on the same spirit of adventure Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents. ‘‘(4) INTERIM REPORT ON KNOWLEDGE AND that endures in the Central Valley of TITLE I—COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONAL EXPERIENCE.—The Secretary shall California to this day. provide a report to the Committee on Science, Sec. 101. Consensus standards. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- We watched as two bicycle repairmen Sec. 102. International launch competitiveness. resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, Sec. 103. Launch license flexibility. flew above the sand and waves on a Science, and Transportation of the of the Senate Sec. 104. Government astronauts. beach in North Carolina, not because of on the status of the knowledge and operational Sec. 105. Indemnification for space flight par- government grants or Washington con- experience acquired by the industry while pro- ticipants. nections, but because they had the au- viding flight services for compensation or hire to Sec. 106. Federal jurisdiction. support the development of a safety framework. dacity to make a dream a reality. Sec. 107. Cross-waivers. Interim reports shall by transmitted to such Today, dorm room startups and tech Sec. 108. Orbital traffic management. committees no later than December 31, 2018, De- entrepreneurs are connecting our en- Sec. 109. State commercial launch facilities. cember 31, 2020, and December 31, 2022. Each re- tire world, paving the way to tomor- Sec. 110. Space support vehicles study. port shall describe and assess the progress Sec. 111. Streamline commercial space launch row. achieved as of 6 months prior to the specified activities. The world looks to America because transmittal date. Sec. 112. Space Launch System update. we give them a reason to look to us. ‘‘(5) INDEPENDENT REVIEW.—No later than De- We show them a vision of the future, TITLE II—SPACE RESOURCE cember 31, 2023, an independent, private systems and we deliver. But we can’t take our EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION engineering and technical assistance organiza- global leadership and innovation for Sec. 201. Short title. tion or standards development organization con- granted. Today we pay Russia $70 mil- Sec. 202. Title 51 amendment. tracted by the Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of lion for one seat on their rocket. TITLE III—COMMERCIAL REMOTE SENSING the House of Representatives and the Committee Right now there is a new generation on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of Sec. 301. Annual reporting. of pioneers. They want to embark on the Senate an assessment of the readiness of the Sec. 302. Statutory update report. the next stage of space exploration, commercial space industry and the Federal Gov- and we should not hold them back. The TITLE IV—OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCE ernment to transition to a safety framework that truth is Washington never comes up Sec. 401. Renaming of Office of Space Commer- may include regulations. As part of the review, with the next big idea, but we can sup- cialization. the contracted organization shall evaluate— port those innovators who do and cre- Sec. 402. Functions of the Office of Space Com- ‘‘(A) the progress of the commercial space in- merce. dustry in adopting industry voluntary stand- ate the best environment possible for TITLE I—COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ards or any other construction as reported by them to succeed. the Secretary in the interim assessments in- Steve Jobs, one of America’s great SEC. 101. CONSENSUS STANDARDS. cluded in reports provided under paragraph (4); innovators, once said ‘‘innovation dis- Section 50905(c) of title 51, United States Code, and tinguishes between a leader and a fol- is amended— ‘‘(B) the knowledge and operational experi- (1) by striking paragraph (3); ence obtained by the commercial space industry lower.’’ That is true for people and for (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as para- a country. Those words carry special while providing services for compensation or graph (8); and hire as reported by the Secretary in the interim meaning for everyone who ever dared (3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the fol- knowledge and operational reports provided to venture off the beaten path. It lowing: under paragraph (4). means something to the small-business ‘‘(3) INTERIM INDUSTRY VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS ‘‘(6) LEARNING PERIOD.—Beginning on Decem- owners working at their kitchen tables STANDARDS REPORT.—The Secretary, in con- ber 31, 2025, the Secretary may propose regula- and the inventors tinkering in the sultation with the Commercial Space Transpor- tions under this subsection without regard to dorm rooms and garages. It means tation Advisory Committee, or its successor or- paragraph (2)(C) and (D). The development of ganization, shall provide a report to the Com- something to every kid who ever any such regulations shall take into consider- mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of the ation the evolving standards of the commercial dreamed of space and who still dreams House of Representatives and the Committee on space flight industry as identified through the of leading us in a journey to the stars. Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the reports published under paragraphs (3) and (4). So for all American pioneers, those Senate on the progress of the commercial space ‘‘(7) COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPARENCY.— who will lead our Nation through the transportation industry in developing voluntary Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to 21st century, I again ask: Do you be- consensus standards or any other construction limit the authority of the Secretary of Transpor- lieve America is exceptional? Because I that promotes best practices to improve the in- tation to discuss potential approaches, potential do. dustry. Such report shall include, at a min- performance standards, or any other topic re- I yield back the balance of my time. imum— lated to this subsection with the commercial The Acting CHAIR. All time for gen- ‘‘(A) any voluntary industry consensus stand- space industry including observations, findings, ards or any other construction that have been and recommendations from the Commercial eral debate has expired. accepted by the industry at large; Space Transportation Advisory Committee, or its Pursuant to the rule, the bill shall be ‘‘(B) the identification of areas that have the successor organization, prior to the issuance of considered for amendment under the 5- potential to become voluntary industry con- a notice of proposed rulemaking. Such discus- minute rule. sensus standards or another potential construc- sions shall not be construed to permit the Sec- In lieu of the amendment in the na- tion that are currently under consideration by retary to promulgate industry regulations except ture of a substitute recommended by the industry at large; as otherwise provided in this section.’’.

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INTERNATIONAL LAUNCH COMPETI- (4) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘suborbital striking ‘‘crew or space flight participant train- TIVENESS. rocket design’’ and inserting ‘‘suborbital rocket ing’’ and inserting ‘‘crew, government astro- (a) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this section is or rocket design’’; and naut, or space flight participant training’’. to provide for updating the methodology used to (5) by amending subsection (g) to read as fol- (e) ADDITIONAL SUSPENSIONS.—Section calculate the maximum probable loss from claims lows: 50908(d)(1) of title 51, United States Code, is under section 50914 of title 51, United States ‘‘(g) The Secretary may issue a permit under amended by striking ‘‘to crew or space flight Code, with a validated risk profile approach to this section notwithstanding any license issued participants’’ each place it appears and insert- provide reasonable maximum probable loss val- under this chapter. The issuance of a license ing ‘‘to crew, government astronauts, or space ues associated with potential third party losses under this chapter shall not invalidate a permit flight participants’’. from commercially licensed launches. An appro- under this section.’’. SEC. 105. INDEMNIFICATION FOR SPACE FLIGHT priately updated methodology will help ensure SEC. 104. GOVERNMENT ASTRONAUTS. PARTICIPANTS. Chapter 509 of title 51, United States Code, is that the Federal Government is not exposed to (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 50902 of title 51, greater financial risks than intended and that United States Code, is amended— amended— (1) in section 50914(a)(4), by adding at the end launch companies are not required to purchase (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through the following: more insurance coverage than necessary. (22) as paragraphs (5) through (23), respectively; ‘‘(E) space flight participants.’’; and (b) MAXIMUM PROBABLE LOSS PLAN.—Not (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- later than 180 days after the date of enactment (2) in section 50915(a)(1)— lowing new paragraph: (A) by striking ‘‘or a contractor’’ and insert- of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation ‘‘(4) ‘government astronaut’ means an indi- shall provide to the Committee on Science, ing ‘‘a contractor’’; and vidual designated as such by the Administrator (B) by striking ‘‘but not against’’ and insert- Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- of the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- resentatives and the Committee on Commerce, ing ‘‘or’’. tration, pursuant requirements established by SEC. 106. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. Science, and Transportation of the Senate a the Administrator, who— plan to update the methodology used to cal- Section 50914 of title 51, United States Code, is ‘‘(A) is an employee of— amended by adding at the end the following: culate maximum probable loss from claims under ‘‘(i) the United States Government, including section 50914 of title 51, United States Code, ‘‘(g) FEDERAL JURISDICTION.—Any action or the United States Armed Forces; or tort arising from a licensed launch or reentry through the use of a validated risk profile ap- ‘‘(ii) a foreign government that is a party to proach. Such plan shall include, at a min- shall be the sole jurisdiction of the Federal the Intergovernmental Agreement Among the courts and shall be decided under Federal imum— Government of Canada, Governments of Member (1) an evaluation of the reasonableness of the law.’’. States of the European Space Agency, the Gov- SEC. 107. CROSS-WAIVERS. current single casualty estimate and, if needed, ernment of Japan, the Government of the Rus- the steps the Secretary will take to update such Section 50914(b)(1) of title 51, United States sian Federation, and the Government of the Code, is amended to read as follows: ‘‘(1) A estimate; United States of America Concerning Coopera- (2) an evaluation, in consultation with the launch or reentry license issued or transferred tion on the Civil International Space Station, under this chapter shall contain a provision re- Administrator of the National Aeronautics and signed on January 29, 1998; and Space Administration and the heads of other quiring the licensee or transferee to make a re- ‘‘(B) is carried within a launch vehicle or re- ciprocal waiver of claims with its contractors, relevant executive agencies, of the reasonable- entry vehicle in the course of his or her employ- ness of the dollar value of the insurance re- subcontractors, and customers, the contractors ment, which may include performance of activi- and subcontractors of the customers, and any quirement required by the Secretary for launch ties directly relating to the launch, reentry, or providers to cover damage to Government prop- space flight participants, involved in launch other operation of the launch vehicle or reentry services or reentry services or participating in a erty resulting from a commercially licensed vehicle.’’; space launch activity, and recommendations as flight under which each party to the waiver (3) in paragraph (5), as so redesignated by agrees to be responsible for property damage or to a reasonable calculation if, as determined by paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting the Secretary, the current statutory threshold is loss it or they sustain, or for personal injury to, ‘‘government astronaut,’’ after ‘‘crew,’’; death of, or property damage or loss sustained insufficient; (4) in paragraph (7)(A), as so redesignated by (3) a schedule of when updates to the method- by its own employees resulting from an activity paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting carried out under the applicable license.’’. ology and calculations for the totality of the ‘‘government astronaut,’’ after ‘‘(including crew SEC. 108. ORBITAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT. Maximum Probable Loss will be implemented, training),’’; (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of the and a detailed explanation of any changes to (5) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated by Congress that, as none currently exists, there the current calculation; and paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting may be a need for a framework that addresses (4) consideration of the impact of the cost of ‘‘government astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew,’’; space traffic management of United States Gov- its implementation on the licensing process, both (6) in paragraph (15)(A), as so redesignated by ernment assets and United States private sector in terms of the cost to industry of collecting and paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting assets to minimize the proliferation of debris and providing the requisite data and cost to the Gov- ‘‘government astronaut,’’ after ‘‘(including crew decrease the congestion of the orbital environ- ernment of analyzing the data. training),’’; ment. (c) INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT.—Not later than (7) by amending paragraph (18), as so redesig- 270 days after transmittal of the plan under sub- (b) STUDY REQUIRED.—Not later than 90 days nated by paragraph (1) of this subsection, to after the date of enactment of this Act, the Ad- section (b), the Comptroller General shall pro- read as follows: vide to the Committee on Science, Space, and ministrator of the National Aeronautics and ‘‘(18) ‘space flight participant’ means an indi- Space Administration shall enter into an ar- Technology of the House of Representatives and vidual, who is not crew or a government astro- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and rangement with an independent, private systems naut, carried within a launch vehicle or reentry engineering and technical assistance organiza- Transportation of the Senate an assessment of— vehicle.’’; and (1) the conclusions and analysis provided by tion to study frameworks for the management of (8) in paragraph (22)(E), as so redesignated by space traffic and orbital activities. The study the Secretary of Transportation in the plan re- paragraph (1) of this subsection, by inserting ‘‘, quired under subsection (b); shall include the following: government astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’. (1) An assessment of current regulations, Gov- (2) the implementation schedule proposed by (b) RESTRICTIONS ON LAUNCHES, OPERATIONS, the Secretary in such plan; ernment best practices, and industry standards AND REENTRIES; SINGLE LICENSE OR PERMIT.— that apply to space traffic management and or- (3) the suitability of the plan for implementa- Section 50904(d) of title 51, United States Code, bital debris mitigation. tion; and is amended by inserting ‘‘, government astro- (2) An assessment of current statutory author- (4) any further actions needed to implement nauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’. ity granted to the Federal Communications the plan or otherwise accomplish the purpose of (c) LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS; Commission, the Federal Aviation Administra- this section. APPLICATIONS.—Section 50905 of title 51, United tion, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (d) LAUNCH LIABILITY EXTENSION.—Section States Code, is amended— Administration and how those agencies utilize 50915(f) of title 51, United States Code, is (1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘crews and and coordinate those authorities. amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2016’’ and space flight participants’’ and inserting ‘‘crew, (3) A review of all space traffic management inserting ‘‘December 31, 2025’’. government astronauts, and space flight partici- and orbital debris requirements under treaties SEC. 103. LAUNCH LICENSE FLEXIBILITY. pants’’; and other international agreements to which the Section 50906 of title 51, United States Code, is (2) in subsection (b)(2)(D), by inserting ‘‘, gov- United States is a signatory, and other non- amended— ernment astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’; and binding international arrangements in which (1) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘launched or (3) in subsection (c)— the United States participates, and the manner reentered’’ and inserting ‘‘launched or reentered (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘, govern- in which the Federal Government complies with under that permit’’; ment astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’; and those requirements. (2) by amending subsection (d)(1) to read as (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘to crew or (4) An assessment of existing Federal Govern- follows: space flight participants’’ each place it appears ment assets used to conduct space traffic man- ‘‘(1) research and development to test design and inserting ‘‘to crew, government astronauts, agement and space situational awareness. concepts, equipment, or operating techniques;’’; or space flight participants’’. (5) An assessment of the risk associated with (3) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ‘‘prior to (d) MONITORING ACTIVITIES.—Section 50907(a) smallsats as well as any necessary Government obtaining a license’’; of title 51, United States Code, is amended by coordination for their launch and utilization.

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(6) An assessment of existing private sector in- (c) REQUIREMENTS.— (1) AMENDMENT.—The chapter heading of formation sharing activities associated with (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Transpor- chapter 701 of title 51, United States Code, is space situational awareness and space traffic tation under section 50918 of title 51, United amended by striking ‘‘SPACE SHUTTLE’’ and management. States Code, and subject to section inserting ‘‘SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM’’. (7) Recommendations related to the framework 50905(b)(2)(C) of that title, shall consult with (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The item relat- for the protection of the health, safety, and wel- the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of ing to chapter 701 of title 51, United States fare of the public and economic vitality of the the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- Code, is amended by striking ‘‘Space Shuttle’’ space industry. tration, and the heads of other executive agen- and inserting ‘‘Space Launch System’’. (c) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 1 cies, as appropriate— (b) SECTION 70101.— year after the date of enactment of this Act, the (A) to identify all requirements that are im- (1) AMENDMENTS.—Section 70101 of title 51, Administrator shall provide to the Committee on posed to protect the public health and safety, United States Code, is amended— Science, Space, and Technology of the House of safety of property, national security interests, (A) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘space Representatives and the Committee on Com- and foreign policy interests of the United States shuttle’’ and inserting ‘‘Space Launch Sys- merce, Science, and Transportation of the Sen- relevant to any commercial launch of a launch tem’’; and ate the report required in subsection (b). vehicle or commercial reentry of a reentry vehi- (B) by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ and inserting (d) DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITIES.— cle; and ‘‘Space Launch System’’. Congress recognizes the vital and unique role (B) to evaluate the requirements identified in (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The item relat- played by the Department of Defense in pro- subparagraph (A) and, in coordination with the ing section 70101 in the table of sections for tecting national security assets in space. Noth- licensee or transferee and the heads of the rel- chapter 701 of title 51, United States Code is ing in this section shall be construed to amend evant executive agencies— amended by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ and insert- authorities granted to the Department of De- (i) determine whether the satisfaction of a re- ing ‘‘Space Launch System’’. fense to safeguard the national security. quirement of one agency could result in the sat- (c) SECTION 70102.— SEC. 109. STATE COMMERCIAL LAUNCH FACILI- isfaction of a requirement of another agency; (1) AMENDMENTS.—Section 70102 of title 51, TIES. and United States Code, is amended— It is the Sense of Congress that State involve- (ii) resolve any inconsistencies and remove (A) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘Space ment, development, ownership, and operation of any outmoded or duplicative requirements or shuttle’’ and inserting ‘‘Space Launch Sys- launch facilities can help enable growth of the approvals of the Federal Government relevant to tem’’; Nation’s commercial suborbital and orbital space any commercial launch of a launch vehicle or (B) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ‘‘space endeavors and support both commercial and commercial reentry of a reentry vehicle. shuttle’’ both places it appears and inserting Government space programs. It is further the (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 180 days after ‘‘Space Launch System’’; sense of Congress that State launch facilities the date of enactment of this Act, and annually (C) in subsection (a)(1)(A)(i), by inserting ‘‘di- and the people and property within the affected thereafter until the Secretary of Transportation rectly to cis-lunar space and the regions of launch areas of those State facilities are subject determines no outmoded or duplicative require- space beyond low-Earth orbit’’ after ‘‘human to risks if the commercial launch vehicle fails or ments or approvals of the Federal Government presence’’; experiences an anomaly. To ensure the success exist, the Secretary of Transportation, in con- (D) in subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘a of the commercial launch industry and the safe- sultation with the Secretary of Defense, the Ad- shuttle launch’’ and inserting ‘‘a launch of the ty of the people and property in the affected ministrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Launch System’’; launch areas, it is the further sense of Congress Space Administration, the commercial space sec- (E) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ‘‘a space that States and State launch facilities should tor, and the heads of other executive agencies, shuttle mission’’ and inserting ‘‘a mission of the seek to take proper measures to secure their in- as appropriate, shall submit to the Committee on Space Launch System’’; vestments and the safety of third parties from Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the (F) in subsection (b)— potential damages that could be suffered from Senate, the Committee on Science, Space, and (i) by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ each place it commercial launch activities. Technology of the House of Representatives, appears and inserting ‘‘Space Launch System’’; SEC. 110. SPACE SUPPORT VEHICLES STUDY. and the congressional defense committees a re- and Not less than 1 year after the date of enact- port that includes the following: (ii) by striking ‘‘from the shuttle’’ and insert- ment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall (A) A description of the process for the appli- ing ‘‘from the Space Launch System’’; submit to the Committee on Science, Space, and cation for and approval of a permit or license (G) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘space shut- Technology of the House of Representatives and under chapter 509 of title 51, United States tle’’ and inserting ‘‘Space Launch System’’; and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Code, for the commercial launch of a launch ve- (H) by adding at the end the following new Transportation of the Senate, a report on the hicle or commercial reentry of a reentry vehicle, subsection: use of space support vehicle services in the com- including the identification of— ‘‘(d) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term mercial space industry. This report shall in- (i) any unique requirements for operating on ‘Space Launch System’ means the Space clude— a United States Government launch site, reentry Launch System authorized under section 302 of (1) the extent to which launch providers rely site, or launch property; and the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- on such services as part of their business mod- (ii) any inconsistent, outmoded, or duplicative tration Authorization Act of 2010.’’. els; requirements or approvals. (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The item relat- (2) the statutory, regulatory, and market bar- (B) A description of current efforts, if any, to ing section 70102 in the table of sections for riers to the use of such services; and coordinate and work across executive agencies chapter 701 of title 51, United States Code is (3) recommendations for legislative or regu- to define interagency processes and procedures amended by striking ‘‘Space shuttle’’ and insert- latory action that may be needed to ensure re- for sharing information, avoiding duplication of ing ‘‘Space Launch System’’. duced barriers to the use of such services if such effort, and resolving common agency require- (d) SECTION 70103.— use is a requirement of the industry. ments. (1) AMENDMENTS.—Section 70103 of title 51, SEC. 111. STREAMLINE COMMERCIAL SPACE (C) Recommendations for legislation that may United States Code, is amended— LAUNCH ACTIVITIES. further— (A) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘space (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of (i) streamline requirements in order to improve shuttle’’ and inserting ‘‘Space Launch Sys- Congress that eliminating duplicative require- efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, resolve in- tem’’; and ments and approvals for commercial launch and consistencies, remove duplication, and minimize (B) by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ each place it reentry operations will promote and encourage unwarranted constraints; and appears and inserting ‘‘Space Launch System’’. the development of the commercial space sector. (ii) consolidate or modify requirements across (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The item relat- (b) REAFFIRMATION OF POLICY.—Congress re- affected agencies into a single application set ing section 70103 in the table of sections for affirms that the Secretary of Transportation, in that satisfies the requirements identified in chapter 701 of title 51, United States Code is overseeing and coordinating commercial launch paragraph (1)(A). amended by striking ‘‘space shuttle’’ and insert- and reentry operations, should— (3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- ing ‘‘Space Launch System’’. (1) promote commercial space launches and re- section— entries by the private sector; TITLE II—SPACE RESOURCE (2) facilitate Government, State, and private (A) any applicable definitions set forth in sec- EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION tion 50902 of title 51, United States Code, shall sector involvement in enhancing U.S. launch SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE. apply; sites and facilities; This title may be cited as the ‘‘Space Resource (B) the terms ‘‘launch’’, ‘‘reenter’’, and ‘‘re- (3) protect public health and safety, safety of Exploration and Utilization Act of 2015’’. entry’’ include landing of a launch vehicle or property, national security interests, and for- SEC. 202. TITLE 51 AMENDMENT. eign policy interests of the United States; and reentry vehicle; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subtitle V of title 51, United (4) consult with the head of another executive (C) the terms ‘‘United States Government States Code, is amended by adding at the end agency, including the Secretary of Defense or launch site’’ and ‘‘United States Government re- the following new chapter: the Administrator of the National Aeronautics entry site’’ include any necessary facility, at and Space Administration, as necessary to pro- that location, that is commercially operated on ‘‘CHAPTER 513—SPACE RESOURCE vide consistent application of licensing require- United States Government property. EXPLORATION AND UTILIZATION ments under chapter 509 of title 51, United SEC. 112. SPACE LAUNCH SYSTEM UPDATE. ‘‘Sec. States Code. (a) CHAPTER 701.— ‘‘51301. Definitions.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 6343 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.009 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3524 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 ‘‘51302. Commercialization of space resource ex- to an asteroid resource utilization activity in ing ‘‘Commercialization’’ and inserting ‘‘Com- ploration and utilization. outer space, a court shall enter judgment in merce’’. ‘‘51303. Legal framework. favor of the plaintiff if the court finds— (c) RENAMING.—Section 50702(a) of title 51, ‘‘§ 51301. Definitions ‘‘(1) the plaintiff— United States Code, is amended by striking ‘‘In this chapter: ‘‘(A) acted in accordance with all existing ‘‘Commercialization’’ and inserting ‘‘Com- ‘‘(1) SPACE RESOURCE.—The term ‘space re- international obligations of the United States; merce’’. source’ means a natural resource of any kind and SEC. 402. FUNCTIONS OF THE OFFICE OF SPACE found in situ in outer space. ‘‘(B) was first in time to conduct the activity; COMMERCE. ‘‘(2) ASTEROID RESOURCE.—The term ‘asteroid and Section 50702(c) of title 51, United States Code, resource’ means a space resource found on or ‘‘(2) the activity is reasonable for the explo- is amended by striking ‘‘Commerce.’’ and insert- within a single asteroid. ration and utilization of asteroid resources. ing ‘‘Commerce, including to— ‘‘(3) STATE.—The term ‘State’ means any of ‘‘(e) EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION.—The district ‘‘(1) foster the conditions for the economic the several States, the District of Columbia, the courts of the United States shall have original growth and technological advancement of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Is- jurisdiction over an action under this chapter United States space commerce industry; lands, Guam, American Samoa, the Common- without regard to the amount in controversy.’’. ‘‘(2) coordinate space commerce policy issues wealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of and actions within the Department of Com- any other commonwealth, territory, or posses- chapters for title 51, United States Code, is merce; sion of the United States. amended by adding at the end of the items for ‘‘(3) represent the Department of Commerce in ‘‘(4) UNITED STATES COMMERCIAL SPACE RE- subtitle V the following: the development of United States policies and in SOURCE UTILIZATION ENTITY.—The term ‘United ‘‘513. Space resource exploration and negotiations with foreign countries to promote States commercial space resource utilization en- utilization ...... 51301’’. United States space commerce; tity’ means an entity providing space resource TITLE III—COMMERCIAL REMOTE ‘‘(4) promote the advancement of United exploration or utilization services, the control of SENSING States geospatial technologies related to space commerce, in cooperation with relevant inter- which is held by persons other than a Federal, SEC. 301. ANNUAL REPORTING. State, local, or foreign government, and that agency working groups; and (a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter ‘‘(5) provide support to Federal Government is— 601 of title 51, United States Code, is amended ‘‘(A) duly organized under the laws of a organizations working on Space-Based Posi- by adding at the end the following: State; tioning Navigation, and Timing policy, includ- ‘‘(B) subject to the subject matter and per- ‘‘§ 60126. Annual reporting ing the National Coordination Office for Space- sonal jurisdiction of the courts of the United ‘‘The Secretary shall provide a report to the Based Position, Navigation, and Timing.’’. States; or Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of The Acting CHAIR. No amendment ‘‘(C) a foreign entity that has voluntarily sub- the House of Representatives and the Committee to the amendment in the nature of a mitted to the subject matter and personal juris- on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of substitute shall be in order except diction of the courts of the United States. the Senate not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the SPACE Act of 2015 and an- those printed in part A of House Report ‘‘§ 51302. Commercialization of space resource 114–127. Each such amendment may be exploration and utilization nually thereafter on— ‘‘(1) the Secretary’s implementation of section offered only in the order printed in the ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The President, acting through appropriate Federal agencies, shall— 60121, including— report, by a Member designated in the ‘‘(1) facilitate the commercial exploration and ‘‘(A) a list of all applications received in the report, shall be considered read, shall utilization of space resources to meet national previous calendar year; be debatable for the time specified in needs; ‘‘(B) a list of all applications approved; the report equally divided and con- ‘‘(2) discourage government barriers to the de- ‘‘(C) a list of all applications denied; ‘‘(D) a list of all applications that required trolled by the proponent and an oppo- velopment of economically viable, safe, and sta- nent, shall not be subject to amend- ble industries for the exploration and utilization additional information; and ‘‘(E) a list of all applications whose disposi- ment, and shall not be subject to a de- of space resources in manners consistent with tion exceeded the 120 day deadline established the existing international obligations of the mand for division of the question. in section 60121(c), the total days overdue for United States; and AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF ‘‘(3) promote the right of United States com- applications that exceeded such deadline, and TEXAS mercial entities to explore outer space and uti- an explanation for the delay; The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order lize space resources, in accordance with the ex- ‘‘(2) all notifications and information pro- vided to the Secretary pursuant to section 60122; to consider amendment No. 1 printed in isting international obligations of the United part A of House Report 114–127. States, free from harmful interference, and to and ‘‘(3) all actions taken by the Secretary under Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I transfer or sell such resources. the administrative authority granted by section have an amendment made in order ‘‘(b) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this sec- 60123(a)(4), (5), and (6).’’. under the rule. tion, the President shall submit to Congress a SEC. 302. STATUTORY UPDATE REPORT. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report that contains recommendations for— Not later than 1 year after the date of enact- designate the amendment. ‘‘(1) the allocation of responsibilities relating ment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation The text of the amendment is as fol- to the exploration and utilization of space re- with other appropriate Federal agencies and the lows: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- sources among Federal agencies; and Page 5, line 18, strike ‘‘(4)’’ and insert tion’s Advisory Committee on Commercial Re- ‘‘(2) any authorities necessary to meet the ‘‘(3)’’. mote Sensing, shall report to the Committee on international obligations of the United States Page 14, lines 18 and 19, strike ‘‘and shall Science, Space, and Technology of the House of with respect to the exploration and utilization be decided under Federal law’’. Representatives and the Committee on Com- of space resources. Page 15, line 18, insert ‘‘, in consultation merce, Science, and Transportation of the Sen- ‘‘§ 51303. Legal framework with the Federal Aviation Administration, ate on statutory updates necessary to protect ‘‘(a) PROPERTY RIGHTS.—Any asteroid re- the Federal Communications Commission, national security, protect privacy (which is not sources obtained in outer space are the property the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- to be taken as altering any condition or stand- of the entity that obtained such resources, ministration, and the Department of De- ards for licensing), protect the United States in- which shall be entitled to all property rights fense,’’ after ‘‘National Aeronautics and dustrial base, and reflect the current state of the thereto, consistent with applicable provisions of Space Administration’’. art of remote sensing systems, instruments, or Federal law and existing international obliga- Page 17, line 18, insert ‘‘(a) SENSE OF CON- technologies. tions. GRESS.—’’ before ‘‘It is the Sense’’. ‘‘(b) SAFETY OF OPERATIONS.—A United States TITLE IV—OFFICE OF SPACE COMMERCE Page 18, after line 8, insert the following: commercial space resource utilization entity SEC. 401. RENAMING OF OFFICE OF SPACE COM- (b) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 1 shall avoid causing harmful interference in MERCIALIZATION. year after the date of enactment of this Act, outer space. (a) CHAPTER HEADING.— the Comptroller General shall submit to the ‘‘(c) CIVIL ACTION FOR RELIEF FROM HARM- (1) AMENDMENT.—The chapter heading for Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- FUL INTERFERENCE.—A United States commer- chapter 507 of title 51, United States Code, is nology of the House of Representatives and cial space resource utilization entity may bring amended by striking ‘‘COMMERCIALIZA- the Committee on Commerce, Science, and a civil action for appropriate legal or equitable TION’’ and inserting ‘‘Commerce’’. Transportation of the Senate a report on the relief, or both, under this chapter for any action (2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—The item relat- potential inclusion of all government prop- by another entity subject to United States juris- ing to chapter 507 in the table chapters for title erty, including State and municipal prop- diction causing harmful interference to its oper- 51, United States Code, is amended by striking erty, in the existing indemnification regime ations with respect to an asteroid resource utili- ‘‘Commercialization’’ and inserting ‘‘Com- established under section 50914 of title 51, zation activity in outer space. merce’’. United States Code. ‘‘(d) RULE OF DECISION.—In a civil action (b) DEFINITION OF OFFICE.— Section 50701 of Page 23, line 19, insert ‘‘in the table of brought pursuant to subsection (c) with respect title 51, United States Code, is amended by strik- chapters’’ after ‘‘chapter 701’’.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.009 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3525 Page 31, line 22, amend subparagraph (C) to censes for commercial remote sensing. The Chair recognizes the gentleman read as follows: The manager’s amendment now makes from Arizona. ‘‘(C) a list of all applications denied and an accommodation for the inclusion of Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, today explanation of why each application was de- classified annexes as necessary. I rise to offer an amendment to support nied, including any information relevant to and facilitate innovation in cutting- the interagency adjudication process of a li- Mr. Chair, while this is a necessary censing request; addition to protect the disclosure of edge American enterprises. My amend- Page 32, line 10, after paragraph (3), insert sensitive or classified information, it is ment will expand the eligibility for ex- the following: only necessary because this amend- perimental permits for reusable rock- Such report may include classified annexes ment adds the requirement for the Sec- ets to include reusable launch vehicles. as necessary to protect the disclosure of sen- retary of Commerce to provide infor- Experimental permits currently have sitive or classified information. mation related to the interagency ad- three uses: the research and develop- Page 32, after line 10, insert the following: ment of new test designs, concepts, (b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of judication process of a commercial re- sections at the beginning of chapter 601 of mote sensing licensing request. equipment, or operating techniques; to such title is amended by inserting after the I highlight these two changes be- show compliance with requirements as item relating to section 60125 the following cause they demonstrate that the proc- part of the process for obtaining a li- new item: ess of developing H.R. 2262 has, in fact, cense; or to train crews before they re- ‘‘60126. Annual reporting.’’. been rushed and not very well thought ceive a license for launch or reentry. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to out. Had we taken the time to hold However, the FAA currently does not House Resolution 273, the gentleman hearings and sort things out, we actu- have the ability to grant experimental from Texas (Mr. SMITH) and a Member ally could have had an opportunity to permits for launch vehicles. opposed each will control 5 minutes. consider these changes as part of the b 1130 The Chair recognizes the gentleman committee process. from Texas. That said, I support the chairman’s Under current law, they are re- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, amendment to make some needed im- stricted to granting permits for reus- this amendment contains minor correc- provements to the bill, though I firmly able suborbital rockets. This can re- tions to the underlying bill and is gen- believe it still needs an awful lot more quire industry and the Federal Govern- erally technical in nature. The amend- work. ment to go to extraordinary lengths to ment provides clarity to some of the I yield back the balance of my time. find ways to conduct tests. In some reports in the bill on the learning pe- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I cases, there is no alternative for test- riod, orbital traffic management, com- yield back the balance of my time. ing. Expanding access to these permits mercial remote sensing, and the inclu- The Acting CHAIR. The question is will help innovators develop new and sion of classified annexes. on the amendment offered by the gen- important technologies right here in Additionally, this amendment en- tleman from Texas (Mr. SMITH). sures that Federal courts handling The amendment was agreed to. America. These permits will create new opportunities for American busi- legal disputes will look to substantive AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. GRIJALVA State law to resolve claims that arise nesses and will help harness the tre- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order mendous potential of our space explo- from a federally licensed launch. to consider amendment No. 2 printed in Finally, this amendment includes a ration industry. part A House Report 114–127. I want to thank Chairman LAMAR reporting requirement from the Gov- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Chairman, I SMITH, Ranking Member EDDIE BER- ernment Accounting Office about the have an amendment at the desk. NICE JOHNSON, and their staffs for their inclusion of State and municipal The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will assistance with this amendment, and I launch facilities in the indemnification designate the amendment. yield back the balance of my time. regime. The text of the amendment is as fol- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I This technical amendment will im- lows: claim the time in opposition to the prove the clarity of multiple sections Page 9, lines 18 through 20, amend para- amendment, although I don’t oppose of the bill and ensure continued sup- graph (1) to read as follows: the amendment. port for the growing commercial space (1) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘that will The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- be launched or reentered’’ and inserting ‘‘or industry. I urge my colleagues to sup- tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 port the amendment. reusable launch vehicles that will be launched into a suborbital trajectory or re- minutes. I reserve the balance of my time. There was no objection. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I entered under that permit’’; Page 10, lines 1 and 2, amend paragraph (3) Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, claim the time in opposition to the to read as follows: this amendment ensures that the com- amendment, although I do not oppose (3) in subsection (d)(3)— mercial space industry is not pigeon- the amendment. (A) by striking ‘‘prior to obtaining a li- holed into specific vehicle designs. By The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- cense’’; and allowing different types of vehicles to tion, the gentlewoman from Maryland (B) by inserting ‘‘or vehicle’’ after ‘‘design be included in the launch license flexi- is recognized for 5 minutes. of the rocket’’; Page 10, line 5, insert ‘‘, or for a particular bility regime, we will allow the indus- There was no objection. try to grow, innovate, and continue to Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I reusable launch vehicle or reusable launch vehicle design,’’ after ‘‘rocket design’’. improve safety designs. yield myself such time as I may con- Page 10, line 5, strike ‘‘and’’. This amendment is reasonable and sume. Page 10, line 6, redesignate paragraph (5) as consistent with the spirit of the license The amendment partially addresses paragraph (6). flexibility provisions of the underlying the concerns that we have had with the Page 10, after line 5, insert the following bill. I support the gentleman’s amend- Federal jurisdiction provision in H.R. new paragraph: ment, and I yield back the balance of 2262. Maintaining ‘‘under Federal law’’ (5) in subsection (e)(2), by inserting ‘‘or launch vehicle’’ after ‘‘the suborbital rock- my time. would have resulted in eliminating the The Acting CHAIR. The question is rights of individuals to bring almost et’’; Page 10, line 11, strike the period at the on the amendment offered by the gen- any type of legal action against compa- end and insert ‘‘; and’’. tleman from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA). nies related to commercial spaceflight Page 10, after line 11, insert the following The amendment was agreed to. accidents due to the lack of any appli- new paragraph: AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. cable Federal law. (7) in subsection (h), by inserting ‘‘or reus- ROHRABACHER I would also like to highlight another able launch vehicle’’ after ‘‘suborbital rock- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order change in the manager’s amendment et’’. to consider amendment No. 3 printed in that goes beyond a technical remedy or The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to part A of House Report 114–127. a simple clarification. The amendment House Resolution 273, the gentleman Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, adds a requirement for the Secretary of from Arizona (Mr. GRIJALVA) and a I have an amendment at the desk. Commerce to provide an annual report Member opposed each will control 5 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will on its review of applications for li- minutes. designate the amendment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.010 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3526 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 The text of the amendment is as fol- some other things we can do, to make The Chair recognizes the gentleman lows: that fix better. There is no reason at from Texas. Page 14, after line 12, insert the following this point to believe that this approach Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Chairman, new section: is any worse than the other ap- first, I would like to thank my col- SEC. 106. INDEPENDENT STUDY OF INDEMNIFICA- proaches, but let’s keep our minds league from San Antonio, Chairman TION FOR SPACE FLIGHT PARTICI- open. LAMAR SMITH, and also follow Texan PANTS. Right now, we have a hole in the Not later than 1 year after the date of en- EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, the ranking actment of this Act, the Comptroller General bridge, and this bill puts a patch on member, for their work on this bill and shall provide to the Committee on Science, that hole. Let’s see if there is a study for consideration of my amendment. Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- to see if there is a better way to fix the My amendment amends the section resentatives and the Committee on Com- bridge. In the meantime, we have got of the bill concerning the orbital traf- merce, Science, and Transportation of the something in place in this bill—a fic management study. The bill, as Senate a report detailing the results of a study—to see if we can do a better job. written, has the Administrator of study of the issues associated with space I reserve the balance of my time. NASA enter into an agreement with an flight participants and potential third party Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I rise independent private systems engineer- claims that could arise from a potential ac- in opposition to the amendment, al- cident of a commercial licensed launch vehi- ing and technical assistance organiza- cle or reentry vehicle that is carrying space though I am not opposed to the amend- tion to study frameworks for the man- flight participants. The study shall— ment. agement of space traffic and orbital ac- (1) identify the issues associated with The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- tivities. space flight participants and third party li- tion, the gentlewoman from Maryland My amendment would include non- ability; is recognized for 5 minutes. profits, so that nonprofit independent (2) identify options for addressing the There was no objection. research organizations can contribute issues; Ms. EDWARDS. I want to note for to this critical work. In addition to al- (3) identify any potential unintended con- the record, though I am not in opposi- lowing for private contractors to be sequences and issues associated with each of tion, I think the study is a good idea. the options; and part of this discussion, my amendment Ideally, I would think that Congress would also allow for nonprofits to do (4) identify any potential costs to the Fed- would choose to study the thing before eral Government for each of the options. the same. it actually passes the law, but that is The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to In Texas, we have become a hub for not where we are today. I think it is a House Resolution 273, the gentleman space research and exploration. Some good idea to proceed forward with this from California (Mr. ROHRABACHER) and of the private industries or private amendment. businesses doing work in this business a Member opposed each will control 5 I yield back the balance of my time. include Lockheed and Boeing, but minutes. Mr. ROHRABACHER. I thank the there are also wonderful nonprofits The Chair recognizes the gentleman gentlewoman for giving us the idea for like the Southwest Research Institute, from California. this study in the first place, and I yield in our hometown of San Antonio, and Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas my amendment calls for a study ana- the Universities Space Research Asso- (Mr. SMITH), the chairman of the com- ciation, which is based in Houston. My lyzing our approach to third-party li- mittee. ability with regard to spaceflight par- Mr. SMITH of Texas. I thank my col- amendment would allow these non- ticipants. The study will identify league from California (Mr. ROHR- profits to also be part of this work. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the bal- issues, options to address those issues, ABACHER), a member of the Science, consequences of those options, and the Space, and Technology Committee, for ance of my time. potential cost to the Federal Govern- yielding me time. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I ment for each option. I simply want to say that this claim the time in opposition, although I would note that the idea for this amendment requires an independent re- I am not opposed to the amendment. study was originally put forward by port about the inclusion of spaceflight The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, someone participants in the indemnification re- tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 whom I deeply admire and listen to gime. This is an important topic, and minutes. when she makes her points. We heard gathering additional information on There was no objection. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, her make her points during discussion this policy would be helpful for future this amendment requires the orbital with our committee, and I felt it was a legislation. very good idea, and I am moving for- Requiring this study is reasonable traffic management study in the under- ward with it today. and consistent with the spirit and the lying bill to be conducted by an inde- The underlying bill includes a legis- policies of the underlying bill, so I sup- pendent, nonprofit, private systems en- lative fix for third-party liability and port it. gineering and technical assistance or- spaceflight participants. That is what Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, ganization. our bill does. However, a study would I yield back the balance of my time. Requiring the study to be done by a see if there is even a better way or if The Acting CHAIR. The question is nonprofit is reasonable and consistent we have covered all of our bases with on the amendment offered by the gen- with the spirit of the study require- the fix that is in this bill. tleman from California (Mr. ROHR- ment in the underlying bill. Right now, a spaceflight participant ABACHER). I appreciate the gentleman’s amend- is financially at risk if the vehicle they The amendment was agreed to. ment; I support the amendment, and I fly on has some kind of an incident. It AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. CASTRO OF yield back the balance of my time. doesn’t matter if you are a billionaire TEXAS The Acting CHAIR. The question is or someone who has scrimped for a The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order on the amendment offered by the gen- long time to get one of these to consider amendment No. 4 printed in tleman from Texas (Mr. CASTRO). spaceflights, maybe a contest winner part A of House Report 114–127. The amendment was agreed to. or a science teacher who wants to Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Chairman, AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON share his experience with students or a I have an amendment at the desk. LEE scientist accompanying their experi- The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order ment. designate the amendment. to consider amendment No. 5 printed in Right now, these folks aren’t just The text of the amendment is as fol- part A of House Report 114–127. paying the fare; they are potentially lows: Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I risking everything that their family Page 15, line 19, insert ‘‘nonprofit,’’ after have an amendment at the desk. owns because they may be liable if ‘‘independent,’’. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will something goes wrong. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to designate the amendment. As I say, we have a fix about that in House Resolution 273, the gentleman The text of the amendment is as fol- the current bill, but this study would from Texas (Mr. CASTRO) and a Member lows: see if there is a better way, along with opposed each will control 5 minutes. Page 22, line 19, strike ‘‘and’’.

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Pursuant to Mr. Chairman, by saying that women- The transition to commercial space explo- House Resolution 273, the gentlewoman owned businesses have increased 20 per- ration will need the collaboration and support from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a cent between 2002 and 2007. They cur- of the Federal government to be sure that it is Member opposed each will control 5 rently total close to $8 million. Accord- inclusive, safe and profitable. ing to the most recent available Census minutes. The commercial space industry must yield The Chair recognizes the gentle- data, minority-owned businesses em- opportunities for all U.S. businesses, which is ploy nearly 6 million Americans and woman from Texas. why I am offering Jackson Lee Amendment Ms. JACKSON LEE. Let me thank generate $1 trillion in economic out- Number 5. put. the manager of the bill, the chairman The Jackson Lee Amendment requires that of the full committee, and the ranking My home city of Houston, the home the provisions of the bill that address future of the Johnson Space Center, is also member of the full committee for the legislation also lay the foundation for the com- hard work they do on issues that are home to more than 60,000 women-owned mercial space industry to include work on how businesses, 60,000 African American- important to our Nation and their to effectively conduct outreach to small busi- service to this country. Let me also owned businesses, and multitudes of ness concerns owned and controlled by minority-owned businesses. thank the gentlewoman from Maryland women and minorities. I would offer to say that, if we can (Ms. EDWARDS) for her astute leader- I have worked hard to help small business include this amendment, that outreach ship on many of these issues. owners to fully realize their current and future to these entities under this commercial Let me as well indicate my commit- potential. space exploration legislation will be ment to space exploration. As I said That is why I support entrepreneurial devel- adding more jobs to the American earlier, I hope that we can work on a opment programs, including the Small Busi- economy. number of issues, but I hope we can ness Development Center and Women’s Busi- work together on what I think is an ness Center programs. I ask for the support of the Jackson important economic engine for the Na- These initiatives provide counseling in a va- Lee amendment, and I yield back the tion, first starting with John F. Ken- riety of critical areas, including business plan balance of my time. nedy’s challenge to all of us and devel- development, finance, and marketing. The Acting CHAIR. The question is oping, through President Johnson, the Outreach is key to developing healthy and on the amendment offered by the gen- NASA centers across America, and the diverse small businesses in all sectors of the tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON enormous research that has been done economy. LEE). by NASA over the years. There are approximately 6 million minority The amendment was agreed to. I remember debating this question of owned businesses in the United States, rep- AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON funding for NASA really in the 1990s resenting a significant aspect of our economy. LEE and 2000s, talking about the research of According to the most recent available Cen- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order heart disease, cancers, HIV/AIDS. sus data, minority owned businesses employ to consider amendment No. 6 printed in I say that to say that, as we move nearly 6 million Americans and generate $1 part A of House Report 114–127. into commercial space exploration, we trillion dollars in economic output. certainly want to make sure that op- Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chairman, I Women owned businesses have increased have an amendment at the desk. portunities are given to all of America. 20% between 2002 and 2007, and currently The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will This is commercial, yes; but the provi- total close to 8 million. designate the amendment. sions of commercial space work are en- My home city of Houston, Texas, the home hanced by the government in the re- of the Johnson Space Center, is also home to The text of the amendment is as fol- sources that we have. more than 60,000 women owned businesses, lows: My amendment is to provide that and more than 60,000 African American Page 22, line 19, strike ‘‘and’’. recognition and to conduct outreach to owned businesses. Page 22, line 23, strike the period and in- the small-, minority-, and women- Just as the national highway system and sert ‘‘; and’’. owned business community. It requires rural electrification has led to opportunities for Page 22, after line 23, insert the following: that the provisions of the bill that ad- communities to participate in the national (iii) facilitate the participation of the dress future legislation should include economy, so will federal investment in our na- Emerging Researchers National Conference in STEM, American Association for the Ad- work on how to effectively conduct tion’s infrastructure and capacity in space ex- outreach to small business concerns vancement of Science, Louis Stokes Alli- ploration pave the way for a new era of eco- ances for Minority Participation Program owned and controlled by women and nomic growth and opportunity. (LAMP), Historically Black Colleges and minorities. I ask my colleagues to vote for the Jackson Universities Undergraduate Program (HBCU- As we have all worked hard to en- Lee Amendments. UP) of the National Science Foundation, courage small-business owners to I would ask that my amendment be Emerging Researchers National Conference produce jobs, this is a great entrepre- accepted, and I reserve the balance of in Science, Technology, Engineering and neurial effort, and therefore, I support my time. Mathematics, the University of Florida’s In- the initiatives that would increase an Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I stitute for African-American Mentoring in outreach to small businesses and cre- Computing Sciences, the Hispanic Associa- claim the time in opposition to the tion of Colleges and Universities, the Na- ate more jobs. amendment, although I don’t oppose it. tional Indian Education Association, and There are approximately 6 million The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- other institutions, organizations, or associa- minority-owned businesses in the tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 tions as the Secretary of Transportation de- United States—representing significant minutes. termines to be useful in investigating the aspects of our economy—and many, There was no objection. feasibility of developing programs for fellow- many more women and small busi- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, ships, work-study, and employment opportu- nesses and other minority-owned busi- this amendment requires the launch li- nities for undergraduate and graduate stu- nesses. cense streamlining report to include dents. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I thank recommendations on how the FAA The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to Chairman SMITH and Ranking Member JOHN- should facilitate outreach to minority- House Resolution 273, the gentlewoman SON for their efforts to advance our nation’s and women-owned businesses about op- from Texas (Ms. JACKSON LEE) and a space exploration horizon. portunities in the commercial space in- Member opposed each will control 5 I am a firm believer that commercial and dustry. I don’t object to the gentle- minutes. government unmanned and manned space ex- woman’s amendment. The Chair recognizes the gentle- ploration complement each other. I yield back the balance of my time. woman from Texas.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.011 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3528 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 b 1145 The imagination that fuels invention—is so populations not fully included, this Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, my valuable to the wellbeing of our nation that the Congress should take an opportunity to appreciation to all of those who are on founders placed it as a key responsibility of do. the floor today. the legislative branch. I see, in this amendment, oppor- My amendment speaks to discussions My amendment would follow in this spirit by tunity for jobs, for partnerships, and that this Congress has had over many, increasing awareness among underrep- certainly opportunities for growing the many years on the question of science, resented groups in STEM employment and engineers and other talented persons technology, engineering, and math and, education opportunities in the commercial whom we need for, in essence, a new in particular, working with more vul- space industry. America with a new economy, techno- nerable communities. One of the most enduring difficulties faced logically-based. My amendment would facilitate the by underrepresented populations in the STEM I ask my colleagues to support the participation of HBCUs, Hispanic Serv- field is a lack of awareness and understanding Jackson Lee amendment, and I yield ing Institutions, National Indian Insti- of the connection between STEM and employ- back the balance of my time. tutions, in fellowships, work-study, ment opportunities. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I and employment opportunities in the In 2012, a survey found that despite the na- yield back the balance of my time. emerging commercial space industry. tion’s growing demand for more workers in The Acting CHAIR. The question is I remember some years ago that we science, technology, engineering, and math on the amendment offered by the gen- developed a fellowship for graduate and grows, the skills gap among the largest ethnic tlewoman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON Ph.D. candidates at Texas Southern and racial minorities groups remain stubbornly LEE). University to interact at NASA John- wide. The amendment was agreed to. son. It was a very effective effort, and Blacks and Latinos account for only 7 per- AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MS. EDWARDS certainly, well-received by those who cent, of the STEM workforce despite rep- The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order were able to participate. resenting 28 percent of the U.S. population. to consider amendment No. 7 printed in That is, again, investing in univer- All of our nation’s citizens must be able to part A of House Report 114–127. sities and colleges that interact, again, tap into, what has been described in the Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I have with vulnerable populations or do out- Brookings’ Metropolitan Policy Program Report an amendment at the desk. reach to minority students and expose as, ‘‘The Hidden STEM Economy.’’ The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will them, again, at graduate level and un- This report stated that in 2011, 26 million designate the amendment. dergraduate level to science, tech- jobs or 20 percent of all occupations required The text of the amendment is as fol- nology, engineering, and math. knowledge in 1 or more STEM areas. lows: For over two decades the Nation has Half of all STEM jobs are available to work- Strike all after the enacting clause and in- known that the economy will be driv- ers without a 4 year degree, and these jobs sert the following: en, not by the hammer and anvil, but pay on average $53,000 a year, which is 10 SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. by the ingenuity and hard work of our percent higher than jobs with similar education This Act may be cited as the ‘‘U.S. Com- Nation. Therefore, the imagination requirements. mercial Space Launch Competitiveness that fuels invention is so valuable to Houston, Texas, the home of the Johnson Act’’. the well-being of our Nation. Space Center, has the second highest con- SEC. 2. REFERENCES TO TITLE 51, UNITED centration of engineers (22.4 for every 1000 STATES CODE. My amendment would follow in that Except as otherwise expressly provided, spirit by increasing awareness among workers according to the Greater Houston wherever in this Act an amendment or repeal underrepresented groups in STEM em- Partnership). is expressed in terms of an amendment to, or ployment and education opportunities Houston has 59,070 engineers, the second repeal of, a section or other provision, the and, I would hope, would create part- largest population in the nation. reference shall be considered to be made to a nerships between the commercial space This Jackson Lee Amendment will open up section or other provision of title 51, United industry and our HBCUs, our Native an avenue to allow underrepresented groups States Code. American Institutions, Hispanic Serv- in the STEM economy a means of learning SEC. 3. LIABILITY INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ing, and allow work-study and employ- about the commercial space industry through RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS. the development of fellowships, work study, (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of ment opportunities in this growing and Congress that it is in the public interest to emerging commercial space industry. and employment opportunities for under- update the methodology used to calculate I believe it would be an excellent graduate and graduate students. the maximum probable loss from claims partnership and would be an excellent I ask my colleagues to vote for the Jackson under section 50914 of title 51, United States contribution to the economic engine of Lee Amendments. Code, with a validated risk profile approach this Nation. I ask my colleagues to I reserve the balance of my time. in order to consistently compute valid and support the Jackson Lee amendment. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I reasonable maximum probable loss values. Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, Article 1 claim the time in opposition to the (b) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than Sep- amendment, though I don’t oppose the tember 30, 2015, the Secretary of Transpor- Section 8 of the United States Constitution tation, in consultation with the commercial states that ‘‘The Congress shall have Power to amendment. space sector and insurance providers, shall— promote the Progress of Science and useful The Acting CHAIR. Without objec- (1) evaluate and, if necessary, develop a Arts . . .’’ tion, the gentleman is recognized for 5 plan to update the methodology used to cal- Too often the interpretation of these words minutes. culate the maximum probable loss from are only about patents and inventions, but it There was no objection. claims under section 50914 of title 51, United extends to our nation’s federal investment in Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, States Code; areas of science that open up new avenues this amendment requires the launch li- (2) in evaluating or developing a plan under for economic and technological advance- cense streamlining report in the under- paragraph (1)— lying bill to include recommendations (A) ensure that the Federal Government is ments. not exposed to greater costs than intended I thank Chairman SMITH and Ranking Mem- on how the FAA might facilitate the and that launch companies are not required ber JOHNSON for their work to advance the sci- participation of Historically Black Col- to purchase more insurance coverage than entific horizon of our nation. leges and Universities, Hispanic Serv- necessary; and Jackson Lee Amendment Number 6, made ing Institutions, and National Indian (B) consider the impact of the cost to both in order by the Rules Committee, would facili- Institutions in the emerging commer- the industry and the Government of imple- tate the participation of HBCU, Hispanic Serv- cial space industry. I don’t object to menting an updated methodology; and ing Institutions; National Indian institutions, in this. (3) submit the evaluation, and any plan, to fellowships, work-study and employment op- I reserve the balance of my time. the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Com- portunities in the emerging commercial space Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Chair, I mittee on Science, Space, and Technology of industry. would like to thank the gentleman for the House of Representatives. For over 2 decades the nation has known his support for both of my amend- SEC. 4. LAUNCH LIABILITY EXTENSION. that the economy will be driven by the ham- ments. And I, again, would indicate Section 50915(f) is amended by striking mer and the anvil, but by the ingenuity and that every opportunity we have to ‘‘December 31, 2016’’ and inserting ‘‘Decem- hard work of our nation’s people. grow the economy and expand to those ber 31, 2020’’.

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AND EXPERIMENTAL PERMITS. national security interests and public safety (a) FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.—Section Section 50906 is amended— obligations of the United States; and 50901(15) is amended by inserting ‘‘, govern- (1) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘launched (2) submit a report on the feasibility study ment astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’ each place it or reentered’’ and inserting ‘‘launched or re- to the Committee on Commerce, Science, appears. entered under that permit’’; and Transportation of the Senate and the (b) DEFINITION OF GOVERNMENT ASTRO- (2) by amending subsection (d)(1) to read as Committee on Science, Space, and Tech- NAUT.—Section 50902 is amended— follows: nology of the House of Representatives. (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through ‘‘(1) research and development to test de- SEC. 9. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN SAFETY REGULA- (22) as paragraphs (7) through (25), respec- sign concepts, equipment, or operating tech- TION REQUIREMENTS. tively; and niques;’’; (a) EXTENSION OF CERTAIN SAFETY REGULA- (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the fol- (3) in subsection (d)(3) by striking ‘‘prior to TION REQUIREMENTS.—Section 50905(c)(3) is lowing: obtaining a license’’; amended by striking ‘‘Beginning on October ‘‘(4) ‘government astronaut’ means an indi- (4) in subsection (e)(1) by striking ‘‘sub- 1, 2015’’ and inserting ‘‘Beginning on October vidual who— orbital rocket design’’ and inserting ‘‘sub- 1, 2020’’. ‘‘(A) is either— orbital rocket or suborbital rocket design’’; (b) CONSTRUCTION.—Section 50905(c) is ‘‘(i) an employee of the United States Gov- and amended by adding at the end the following: ernment, including the uniformed services, (5) by amending subsection (g) to read as ‘‘(5) Nothing in this subsection shall be engaged in the performance of a Federal follows: construed to limit the authority of the Sec- function under authority of law or an Execu- ‘‘(g) The Secretary may issue a permit retary to discuss potential regulatory ap- tive act; or under this section notwithstanding any li- proaches with the commercial space sector, ‘‘(ii) an international partner astronaut; cense issued under this chapter. The issuance including observations, findings, and rec- ‘‘(B) is identified by the Administrator of of a license under this chapter may not in- ommendations from the Commercial Space the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- validate a permit issued under this section.’’. Transportation Advisory Committee, prior istration; SEC. 6. LICENSING REPORT. to the issuance of a notice of proposed rule- ‘‘(C) is carried within a launch vehicle or Not later than 120 days after the date of making.’’. reentry vehicle; and enactment of this Act, the Secretary of (c) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after ‘‘(D) may perform or may not perform ac- Transportation shall submit to the Com- the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- tivities directly relating to the launch, re- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- retary of Transportation, in consultation entry, or other operation of the launch vehi- tation of the Senate and the Committee on with the commercial space sector, including cle or reentry vehicle. Science, Space, and Technology of the House the Commercial Space Transportation Advi- ‘‘(5) ‘international partner astronaut’ of Representatives a report on approaches sory Committee, shall submit to the Com- means an individual designated under Arti- for streamlining the licensing and permit- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- cle 11 of the International Space Station ting process of launch vehicles, reentry vehi- tation of the Senate and the Committee on Intergovernmental Agreement, by a partner Science, Space, and Technology of the House cles, or components of launch or reentry ve- to that agreement other than the United of Representative a report specifying key in- hicles, to enable non-launch flight oper- States, as qualified to serve as an Inter- dustry metrics that might indicate readiness ations related to space transportation. The national Space Station crew member. of the commercial space sector and the De- report shall include approaches to improve ‘‘(6) ‘International Space Station Intergov- partment of Transportation to transition to efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, resolve ernmental Agreement’ means the Agreement a regulatory approach under section inconsistencies, remove duplication, and Concerning Cooperation on the International 50905(c)(3) of title 51, United States Code, minimize unwarranted constraints. Space Station, signed at Washington Janu- that considers space flight participant, gov- ary 29, 1998 (TIAS 12927).’’. SEC. 7. SPACE AUTHORITY. ernment astronaut, and crew safety. (c) DEFINITION OF LAUNCH.—Paragraph (7) (a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days (d) BIENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning on De- of section 50902, as redesignated, is amended after the date of enactment of this Act, the cember 31, 2016, and biennially thereafter, by striking ‘‘and any payload, crew, or space Director of the Office of Science and Tech- the Secretary of Transportation, in consulta- flight participant’’ and inserting ‘‘and any nology Policy, in consultation with the Sec- tion and coordination with the commercial payload or human being’’. retary of State, the Secretary of Transpor- space sector, including the Commercial (d) DEFINITION OF LAUNCH SERVICES.—Para- tation, the Administrator of the National Space Transportation Advisory Committee, graph (9) of section 50902, as redesignated, is Aeronautics and Space Administration, the shall submit to the Committee on Com- amended by striking ‘‘payload, crew (includ- heads of other relevant Federal agencies, and merce, Science, and Transportation of the ing crew training), or space flight partici- the commercial space sector, shall— Senate and the Committee on Science, pant’’ and inserting ‘‘payload, crew (includ- (1) assess current, and proposed near-term, Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- ing crew training), government astronaut, or commercial non-governmental activities resentatives a report that identifies the ac- space flight participant’’. conducted in space; tivities, described in subsections (c) and (d) (e) DEFINITION OF REENTER AND REENTRY.— (2) identify appropriate oversight authori- of section 50905 of title 51, United States Paragraph (16) of section 50902, as redesig- ties for the activities described in paragraph Code, most appropriate for regulatory ac- nated, is amended by striking ‘‘and its pay- (1); tion, if any, and a proposed transition plan load, crew, or space flight participants, if (3) recommend an oversight approach that for such regulations. any,’’ and inserting ‘‘and its payload or human beings, if any,’’. would prioritize safety, utilize existing au- SEC. 10. INDUSTRY VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS (f) DEFINITION OF REENTRY SERVICES.— thorities, minimize burdens, promote the STANDARDS. Paragraph (17) of section 50902, as redesig- U.S. commercial space sector, and meet the (a) INDUSTRY VOLUNTARY CONSENSUS nated, is amended by striking ‘‘payload, crew United States’ obligations under inter- STANDARDS.—Section 50905(c), as amended in (including crew training), or space flight par- national treaties; and section 9 of this Act, is further amended by ticipant, if any,’’ and inserting ‘‘payload, (4) submit to the Committee on Commerce, adding at the end the following: crew (including crew training), government Science, and Transportation of the Senate ‘‘(6) The Secretary shall continue to work astronaut, or space flight participant, if and the Committee on Science, Space, and with the commercial space sector, including Technology of the House of Representatives any,’’. the Commercial Space Transportation Advi- (g) DEFINITION OF SPACE FLIGHT PARTICI- a report on the assessment and recommended sory Committee, to facilitate the develop- PANT.—Paragraph (20) of section 50902, as re- approaches. ment of voluntary consensus standards based designated, is amended to read as follows: (b) EXCEPTION.—Nothing in this section on recommended best practices to improve ‘‘(20) ‘space flight participant’ means an in- shall apply to the activities of the ISS na- the safety of crew, government astronauts, dividual, who is not crew or a government tional laboratory as described in section 504 and space flight participants as the commer- astronaut, carried within a launch vehicle or of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- cial space sector continues to mature.’’. reentry vehicle.’’. ministration Authorization Act of 2010 (42 (b) BIENNIAL REPORT.—Beginning on De- (h) DEFINITION OF THIRD PARTY.—Para- U.S.C. 18354), including any research or de- cember 31, 2016, and biennially thereafter, graph (24)(E) of section 50902, as redesig- velopment projects utilizing the ISS na- the Secretary of Transportation, in consulta- nated, is amended by inserting ‘‘, govern- tional laboratory. tion and coordination with the commercial ment astronauts,’’ after ‘‘crew’’. SEC. 8. SPACE SURVEILLANCE AND SITUATIONAL space sector, including the Commercial (i) RESTRICTIONS ON LAUNCHES, OPER- AWARENESS DATA. Space Transportation Advisory Committee, ATIONS, AND REENTRIES; SINGLE LICENSE OR Not later than 120 days after the date of shall submit to the Committee on Com- PERMIT.—Section 50904(d) is amended by enactment of this Act, the Secretary of merce, Science, and Transportation of the striking ‘‘activities involving crew or space Transportation in concurrence with the Sec- Senate and the Committee on Science, flight participants’’ and inserting ‘‘activities retary of Defense shall— Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- involving crew, government astronauts, or (1) in consultation with the heads of other resentatives a report detailing progress on space flight participants’’. relevant Federal agencies, study the feasi- the development of industry voluntary con- (j) LICENSE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRE- bility of processing and releasing safety-re- sensus standards under section 50905(c)(6) of MENTS; APPLICATIONS.—Section 50905 is lated space situational awareness data and title 51, United States Code. amended—

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OPERATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE (2) in subsection (b)(2)(D), by striking portation under section 50918 of title 51, ISS. ‘‘crew or space flight participants’’ and in- United States Code, and subject to section (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of serting ‘‘crew, government astronauts, or 50905(b)(2)(C) of that title, shall consult with Congress that— space flight participants’’; and the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator (1) maximum utilization of partnerships, (3) in subsection (c)— of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- scientific research, commercial applications, (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘crew and ministration, and the heads of other execu- and exploration test bed capabilities of the space flight participants’’ and inserting tive agencies, as appropriate— ISS is essential to ensuring the greatest re- ‘‘crew, government astronauts, and space (A) to identify all requirements that are turn on investments made by the United flight participants’’; and imposed to protect the public health and States and its international partners in the (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘to crew safety, safety of property, national security development, assembly, and operations of or space flight participants’’ each place it interests, and foreign policy interests of the that unique facility; and appears and inserting ‘‘to crew, government United States relevant to any commercial (2) every effort should be made to ensure astronauts, or space flight participants’’. launch of a launch vehicle or commercial re- that decisions regarding the service life of (k) MONITORING ACTIVITIES.—Section entry of a reentry vehicle; and the ISS are based on the station’s projected 50907(a) is amended by striking ‘‘crew or (B) to evaluate the requirements identified capability to continue providing effective space flight participant training’’ and insert- in subparagraph (A) and, in coordination and productive research and exploration test ing ‘‘crew, government astronaut, or space with the licensee or transferee and the heads bed capabilities. of the relevant executive agencies— flight participant training’’. (b) CONTINUATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL (i) determine whether the satisfaction of a (l) ADDITIONAL SUSPENSIONS.—Section SPACE STATION.— requirement of one agency could result in 50908(d)(1) is amended by striking ‘‘to crew or (1) MAINTAINING USE THROUGH AT LEAST the satisfaction of a requirement of another space flight participants’’ each place it ap- 2024.—Section 70907 is amended to read as fol- agency; and pears and inserting ‘‘to any human being’’. lows: (m) ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTY.—Section (ii) resolve any inconsistencies and remove 50917(b)(1)(D)(i) is amended by striking ‘‘crew any outmoded or duplicative requirements ‘‘§ 70907. Maintaining use through at least or space flight participant training site,’’ or approvals of the Federal Government rel- 2024 and inserting ‘‘crew, government astronaut, evant to any commercial launch of a launch ‘‘(a) POLICY.—The Administrator shall take or space flight participant training site,’’. vehicle or commercial reentry of a reentry all necessary steps to ensure that the Inter- (n) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER EXECUTIVE vehicle. national Space Station remains a viable and AGENCIES, LAWS, AND INTERNATIONAL OBLIGA- (2) REPORTS.—Not later than 180 days after productive facility capable of potential TIONS; NONAPPLICATION.—Section 50919(g) is the date of enactment of this Act, and annu- United States utilization through at least amended to read as follows: ally thereafter until the Secretary of Trans- September 30, 2024. ‘‘(g) NONAPPLICATION.— portation determines no outmoded or dupli- ‘‘(b) NASA ACTIONS.—In furtherance of the ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—This chapter does not cative requirements or approvals of the Fed- policy under subsection (a), the Adminis- apply to— eral Government exist, the Secretary of trator shall ensure, to the extent prac- ‘‘(A) a launch, reentry, operation of a Transportation, in consultation with the ticable, that the International Space Sta- launch vehicle or reentry vehicle, operation Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of tion, as a designated national laboratory— of a launch site or reentry site, or other the National Aeronautics and Space Admin- ‘‘(1) remains viable as an element of over- space activity the Government carries out istration, the commercial space sector, and all exploration and partnership strategies for the Government; or the heads of other executive agencies, as ap- and approaches; ‘‘(B) planning or policies related to the propriate, shall submit to the Committee on ‘‘(2) is considered for use by all NASA mis- launch, reentry, operation, or activity under Commerce, Science, and Transportation of sion directorates, as appropriate, for tech- subparagraph (A). the Senate, the Committee on Science, nically appropriate scientific data gathering ‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—The following Space, and Technology of the House of Rep- or technology risk reduction demonstra- activities are not space activities the Gov- resentatives, and the congressional defense tions; and ernment carries out for the Government committees a report that includes the fol- ‘‘(3) remains an effective, functional vehi- under paragraph (1): lowing: cle providing research and test bed capabili- ‘‘(A) A government astronaut being carried (A) A description of the process for the ap- ties for the United States through at least within a launch vehicle or reentry vehicle plication for and approval of a permit or li- September 30, 2024.’’. under this chapter. cense under chapter 509 of title 51, United (2) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- ‘‘(B) A government astronaut performing States Code, for the commercial launch of a MENT.—The table of contents for chapter 709 activities directly relating to the launch, re- launch vehicle or commercial reentry of a is amended by amending the item relating to entry, or other operation of the launch vehi- reentry vehicle, including the identification section 70907 to read as follows: of— cle or reentry vehicle under this chapter.’’. ‘‘70907. Maintaining use through at least (i) any unique requirements for operating (o) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in 2024.’’. this Act, or the amendments made by this on a United States Government launch site, Act, may be construed to modify or affect reentry site, or launch property; and The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to any law relating to astronauts. (ii) any inconsistent, outmoded, or duplica- House Resolution 273, the gentlewoman SEC. 12. STREAMLINE COMMERCIAL SPACE tive requirements or approvals. from Maryland (Ms. EDWARDS) and a LAUNCH ACTIVITIES. (B) A description of current efforts, if any, Member opposed each will control 10 (a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of to coordinate and work across executive minutes. Congress that eliminating duplicative re- agencies to define interagency processes and The Chair recognizes the gentle- quirements and approvals for commercial procedures for sharing information, avoiding launch and reentry operations will promote duplication of effort, and resolving common woman from Maryland. and encourage the development of the com- agency requirements. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I mercial space sector. (C) Recommendations for legislation that yield myself such time as I may con- (b) REAFFIRMATION OF POLICY.—Congress may further— sume. reaffirms that the Secretary of Transpor- (i) streamline requirements in order to im- Mr. Chairman, I am offering this sub- tation, in overseeing and coordinating com- prove efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, stitute amendment because I think we mercial launch and reentry operations, resolve inconsistencies, remove duplication, have a unique opportunity this week to should— and minimize unwarranted constraints; and pass bipartisan commercial space legis- (1) promote commercial space launches and (ii) consolidate or modify requirements reentries by the private sector; across affected agencies into a single appli- lation that actually stands a chance of (2) facilitate Government, State, and pri- cation set that satisfies the requirements becoming law. That is what we need to vate sector involvement in enhancing U.S. identified in paragraph (1)(A). focus on this morning. launch sites and facilities; (3) DEFINITIONS.—For purposes of this sub- The choice before us is really quite (3) protect public health and safety, safety section— straightforward. We can spend the of property, national security interests, and (A) any applicable definitions set forth in morning, as we have, fighting over the foreign policy interests of the United States; section 50902 of title 51, United States Code, provisions of H.R. 2262, several of which and shall apply; were opposed by all of the Democratic (4) consult with the head of another execu- (B) the terms ‘‘launch’’, ‘‘reenter’’, and tive agency, including the Secretary of De- ‘‘reentry’’ include landing of a launch vehi- members of the Science, Space, and fense or the Administrator of the National cle or reentry vehicle; and Technology Committee when its provi- Aeronautics and Space Administration, as (C) the terms ‘‘United States Government sions were marked up just last week. necessary to provide consistent application launch site’’ and ‘‘United States Government And when we are done, Members can

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.025 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3531 vote, largely on party lines, to pass the So Members today can feel perfectly shortens the extension of the learning bill. comfortable that my amendment is one period. This extension is essential to But to what end, Mr. Chairman? that the commercial space industry be- the health of the commercial space in- The Senate has already made it clear lieves meets its legitimate needs. dustry. that H.R. 2262 has the proverbial snow- Mr. Chairman, as I said in the begin- Also, this amendment includes a sig- ball’s chance of being adopted by the ning of my remarks, we have a clear nificant reduction to the regulatory Senate. choice today. We can maintain a coun- flexibility provided in the underlying Pursuing House legislation, House terproductive, partisan divide and hold bill. The underlying bill requires as- passage of a bill that is going nowhere out for provisions that won’t move this sessments from the FAA on the growth in the Senate seems to me to be the ul- legislation even 1 inch closer to becom- of the industry, constructive inter- timate exercise in futility, and one ing law. actions between stakeholders and the that does a real disservice to the com- Or we can step back, take a deep FAA, a glide path to a safety frame- mercial space launch industry that all breath, and embrace the bipartisan work that enables and encourages in- of us are trying to help succeed. But we compromise that our colleagues in the novations, and improvements in safety. don’t have to go down that path. Senate have worked out. They have These are all part of a development My amendment would replace the un- handed us a golden opportunity to structure that combines lessons derlying text of H.R. 2262 with provi- move past partisan posturing and actu- learned from the industry with the in- sions of the bipartisan Senate commer- ally deliver legislation that can meet herent government function to protect cial space bill, the one that was the needs of the commercial space in- the public. marked up in committee just yester- dustry and be enacted into law. The underlying bill preserves FAA’s day. Mr. Chairman, House Democrats sup- ability to regulate commercial human Let me repeat that. The language in port the provisions of my amendment. spaceflight in order to protect national the substitute amendment, in my Democrats and Republicans in the Sen- security, public health, and safety. It amendment, already has garnered bi- ate support the provisions of my also preserves FAA’s existing authori- partisan support in the Senate. It is ties to regulate spaceflight participant language that is cosponsored by Sen- amendment. If my Republican colleagues here and crew safety. ators TED CRUZ, BILL NELSON, CORY today in the House can join us in sup- This amendment does not include GARDNER, and GARY PETERS, which is any comparable benchmarking tools not something you can say about many porting this substitute amendment, the for Congress to monitor the growth of other bills that we consider in the provisions in the amendment, we can the industry. The amendment removes House. pass bipartisan legislation that could Now, the Senate bill doesn’t have ev- be on its way to the President for en- the ability of stakeholders to work erything I would like to see in a com- actment in a matter of weeks. with the FAA to develop safety stand- mercial space bill. I am sure that is the I can think of no better way to end ards that will improve the industry as same for my Republican colleagues and this week, and I urge Members to vote a whole. for some in the industry. That is actu- ‘‘yes’’ on the amendment in the nature The amendment will have a chilling ally how legislation is made. of a substitute. effect on the industry and put stake- However, it has a core set of provi- I reserve the balance of my time. holders on the defense against an on- sions that I think we and the industry Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I slaught of government intervention can support, and that is what good claim the time in opposition to the and possible lawsuits. This does not compromises are all about. amendment. support a dynamic space economy or The amendment addresses key issues The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is encourage innovation. facing the industry. It extends the recognized for 10 minutes. This amendment assumes that the ‘‘learning period’’ for another 5 years. Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I commercial space industry has not It extends third-party liability and in- yield myself such time as I may con- placed a priority on safety. It is unfor- demnification of the entire regime for sume. tunate that the minority looks at the another 4 years. This amendment seeks to strike and American entrepreneurial spirit in this It provides commercial space launch replace the entire underlying bill with way. licensing and experimental permit Senate legislation which differs with Under the Senate bill, spaceflight flexibility. It provides a NASA-sought the House bill in many respects. participants would be exposed to sig- definition of ‘‘Government Astronaut’’ The Senate bill, S. 1297, is a work nificant financial risk and liability. and provides a path for streamlining product of the Senate. It has not been This amendment strikes the vital pro- commercial space launch activities. negotiated with any Member of this visions of the underlying bill which The Senate provisions also provide Chamber. In fact, the Senate just help ensure that human spaceflight is for a review of issues related to com- marked up the bill yesterday. This available to anyone who wants to par- mercial activities in space, as well as amendment abdicates the House’s leg- ticipate. matters related to space situational islative responsibilities to the Senate. The minority talks a lot about safe- awareness data. The SPACE Act paves the way for ty. I appreciate that. I think everyone They provide encouragement for the the next generation of explorers and involved in the space industry places a FAA and the industry to work together innovators. This amendment prevents high priority on these endeavors being to facilitate the development of vol- the House from providing any direction as safe as possible. I just wish the mi- untary consensus standards, and they for the future of space exploration. nority had a higher opinion of the sci- also ensure the International Space We must consider what we will for- entists, engineers, and technicians Station can remain a viable and pro- feit if we accept this amendment. The building these systems. ductive facility through 2024. amendment significantly shortens the Let’s be clear. Space is inherently Mr. Chairman, that is what my extension of the regulatory learning risky. America’s memory is imprinted amendment does. It doesn’t give the period and the extension of the indem- with tragic events such as the Apollo 1 commercial space industry anything or nification regime. fire, Challenger, and Columbia. The ap- everything that some in the industry These changes reduce certainty in propriate way to improve safety sys- might want. the commercial launch market and tems and reduce risk is to test, launch, But I would remind colleagues that could threaten the jobs of thousands of learn, study, and repeat. the Senate bill has been endorsed by Americans. These are hard-working The entire space industry is behind the Commercial Spaceflight Federa- men and women who depend on the ex- this bill. tion, the National Space Society, Stu- tension of these laws for their jobs. I do not oppose the gentlewoman’s dents for Exploration and Development They count on us to provide some cer- amendment simply because the Senate of Space, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Vir- tainty for their industry. bill has no good qualities. I oppose the gin Galactic, among others. That is the This amendment strikes all of the gentlewoman’s amendment because it Senate bill. That is the substitute that commonsense transparency provisions would abdicate the responsibilities of is being offered. in the SPACE Act and significantly the House.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.035 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3532 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 I urge my colleagues to oppose the areas, but the reality is, there is no bi- important in my neck of the woods. In amendment and not turn their backs partisan consensus to doing so. And if the State of Oklahoma, we have a on so many space companies. we proceed to pass H.R. 2262, we will spaceport at Burns Flat. There are I reserve the balance of my time. have passed a bill that the Senate prob- businesses there that are very inter- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, how ably will not take up. We did that with ested in doing training for commercial much time do I have remaining? the COMPETES bill yesterday. Do we crew and commercial spaceflight par- The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman really want to continue to waste our ticipants. has 51⁄2 minutes remaining. time in the same way again this morn- This was a provision of the bill that Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chair, I yield 4 ing? went through an open process. It was minutes to the gentlewoman from Holding out hope that somehow these an amendment that was accepted in a Texas (Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON), contentious provisions will find favor very bipartisan way. And I am hopeful the ranking member. in a House-Senate conference is also an that when the full bill gets to the floor, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of exercise in futility. Time is not on our it also will be accepted in a bipartisan Texas. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank side in dealing with the two expiring way. the gentlewoman. authorities in this bill, and we know Additionally, title III of this bill in- I rise in strong support of Ms. from experience that Congress can act corporates H.R. 2261, the Commercial EDWARDS’ amendment. This amend- to extend them without passing a com- Remote Sensing Act, which was also ment offers the possibility of actually mercial space bill. bipartisan legislation that I introduced accomplishing something worthwhile I think that outcome would be unfor- with my friend from Colorado (Mr. today and is an amendment that tunate, but I see little likelihood that PERLMUTTER). This title sets metrics to should garner bipartisan support. the Senate will do anything with H.R. give Congress a full picture of the Just last week, the Science, Space, 2262 in its current form. And in a con- workload facing the Department of and Technology Committee reported ference, I think that House Democrats Commerce when licensing remote sens- out H.R. 2262 and H.R. 1508 on party- will be disinclined to support provi- ing activities and what issues are pre- line votes. Of course, we had moved to sions that we are opposing today. venting them from meeting statutory markup without any hearings on com- Ms. EDWARDS’ amendment offers us deadlines. Title III also recognizes the impor- mercial space issues in the 114th Con- an opportunity to avoid months of tance of seeking input from the Advi- gress, nor a legislative hearing on ei- pointless back-and-forth between the sory Committee for Commercial Re- ther bill, nor a subcommittee markup. two Chambers. We can pass legislation mote Sensing, which is largely made up It is, thus, not surprising that they that we already know has bipartisan of private sector representatives. This could not garner any significant bipar- support in the Senate, and if we do, we legislation will be crucial as industry tisan support for these bills. can look forward to seeing a bill head expands beyond traditional remote And yet, now here we are on the to the President’s desk within weeks. sensing satellites and activities and as floor, with these same bills. If we take All it takes is my Republican col- Congress looks to update the statutes the same path we took in yesterday’s leagues being willing to forgo the governing these activities for the first consideration of the COMPETES legis- temptation to posture for that last time since the 1990s. lation, we will get a similar result, a extra bit of advantage and, instead, ac- My case for this being bipartisan is partisan vote, and a bill that will never cept a reasonable compromise bill that that I worked very hard with the other become law. will do much to meet the legitimate side on the amendments that I ulti- Ms. EDWARDS offers us another way needs of the commercial space launch mately got into this bill. There were forward. Just yesterday, the Senate industry. some amendments that maybe were Commerce Committee favorably re- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I not as bipartisan. But I would attest ported out S. 1297, the Senate’s bipar- yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from that there is support on the other side tisan commercial space bill, a bill in- Oklahoma (Mr. BRIDENSTINE), who is a of the aisle for a lot of the provisions troduced by Senators TED CRUZ and member of the Science, Space, and that we got into this bill. BILL NELSON. Technology Committee and is also the I look forward to taking a vote on chairman of the Environment Sub- b 1200 this bill. I oppose the amendment in committee. the nature of a substitute. I encourage As I said, it is a bipartisan bill that Mr. BRIDENSTINE. I thank the all my colleagues to pass the bill that was endorsed by a large segment of the chairman of the Science Committee for went through regular order in the commercial space industry when it was yielding and for his strong leadership House of Representatives. I hear a lot introduced. The gentlewoman from on working this bill through regular of people talking about regular order. Maryland’s (Ms. EDWARDS) amendment order so that all of the amendments This was a very open process. Every- simply incorporates provisions of S. that we have made, all the Members body had their voice heard. I encourage 1297 into her amendment. have had their voices heard in this bill. passage of the bill but not passage of Mr. Chairman, instead of engaging in Mr. Chairman, I rise to oppose the the amendment in the nature of a sub- a meaningful exercise, we could vote amendment of the gentlewoman from stitute. today to approve bipartisan legislation Maryland. Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, as I that Senate Democrats and Repub- The language she is proposing to in- have said before, we have offered my licans are supporting. sert into our House bill is authored by amendment in the nature of a sub- While the Senate bill is not the bill I Senator CRUZ of Texas, and it does stitute because we are interested not would have written, it is a vast im- have bipartisan support with Senator just in making speeches here on the provement over the bill we have before NELSON of Florida. But there are provi- House floor, but we are interested in us today. sions that we got included because of passing law and good policy that will As the gentleman said earlier, Amer- the open process that we went through be signed by the President, that will ica is exceptional. And that is why we that are not included in that bill. set the commercial space industry onto have a Congress. That is why we have I would like to just run through a few a pathway of continued innovation and committee structure. That is why we of those that I, myself, got included success. have subcommittees that examine into this bill, starting with section 110, As has been described, the Senate issues and listen to witnesses. That is which was an amendment I offered at yesterday, out of committee, marked why we have committee work. It pro- markup that will require a GAO report up a bill that is bipartisan in nature. vides really a means for us to come to- to capture the role of space support ve- And because of the negotiations, there gether. hicles—training vehicles, if you will— are not going to be any changes. The bill that is in the Senate pro- in the commercial space industry; reg- We want to make law for the indus- vides constructive updates to the Com- ulatory and statutory barriers to the try, and we believe that this amend- mercial Space Launch Act. services these vehicles offer and rec- ment in the nature of a substitute is I know that some Members want to ommendations for updates that will ad- good policy. I urge a ‘‘yes’’ vote on the go further than the Senate bill in some dress these barriers. This is critically amendment.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.036 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3533 I yield back the balance of my time. The question was taken; and the Act- Garrett Lowenthal Ros-Lehtinen Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I Gibbs Lucas Roskam ing Chair announced that the noes ap- Gibson Luetkemeyer Ross urge my colleagues to oppose this sub- peared to have it. Gohmert Lummis Rothfus stitute amendment and to support the RECORDED VOTE Goodlatte MacArthur Rouzer Gosar Marchant Royce underlying bill, which has significant Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I de- improvements to the Senate bill, and Gowdy Marino Russell mand a recorded vote. Granger McCarthy Ryan (WI) that is why we should pass it. A recorded vote was ordered. Graves (GA) McCaul Salmon I will now enter into the RECORD an Graves (LA) McClintock Sanford The vote was taken by electronic de- exchange of letters between the Com- Graves (MO) McHenry Scalise mittee on Transportation and Infra- vice, and there were—ayes 173, noes 236, Griffith McKinley Schweikert not voting 23, as follows: Grothman McMorris Scott, Austin structure and the Committee on Guinta Rodgers Sensenbrenner Science, Space, and Technology regard- [Roll No. 261] Guthrie McSally Sessions ing H.R. 2262. AYES—173 Hanna Meadows Shimkus Hardy Meehan Shuster Adams Gallego Neal MAY 18, 2015. Harper Messer Simpson Aguilar Garamendi Nolan Hon. LAMAR SMITH, Harris Mica Smith (MO) Amash Graham Norcross Chairman, Committee on Science, Space, and Hartzler Miller (FL) Smith (NE) Ashford Grayson O’Rourke Heck (NV) Miller (MI) Smith (NJ) Technology, Washington, DC. Bass Green, Al Pallone Hensarling Moolenaar Smith (TX) DEAR CHAIRMAN SMITH: I write concerning Beatty Green, Gene Pascrell Herrera Beutler Mooney (WV) Stefanik H.R. 2262, the Spurring Private Aerospace Becerra Grijalva Payne Hice, Jody B. Mullin Stewart Competitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act Bishop (GA) Gutie´rrez Pelosi Hill Mulvaney Stivers Blumenauer Hahn Perlmutter of 2015. This legislation includes matters Holding Murphy (PA) Stutzman Bonamici Hastings Peters that fall within the Rule X jurisdiction of Hudson Neugebauer Thompson (PA) Boyle, Brendan Heck (WA) Peterson the Committee on Transportation and Infra- Huelskamp Newhouse Thornberry F. Higgins Pingree structure. Huizenga (MI) Nugent Tiberi Brady (PA) Himes Pocan In order to expedite floor consideration of Hultgren Nunes Tipton Brown (FL) Hinojosa Price (NC) Hunter Olson Trott H.R. 2262, the Committee on Transportation Brownley (CA) Honda Quigley Hurd (TX) Palazzo Turner and Infrastructure will forgo action on this Bustos Hoyer Rangel Hurt (VA) Palmer Upton bill. However, this is conditional on our mu- Capuano Huffman Rice (NY) Issa Paulsen Valadao tual understanding that forgoing consider- Ca´ rdenas Israel Richmond Jenkins (KS) Pearce Wagner Carney Jackson Lee Roybal-Allard ation of the bill does not prejudice the Com- Jenkins (WV) Perry Walberg Carson (IN) Jeffries Ruiz mittee with respect to the appointment of Johnson (OH) Pittenger Walden Cartwright Johnson (GA) Ruppersberger conferees or to any future jurisdictional Johnson, Sam Pitts Walker Castor (FL) Johnson, E. B. Ryan (OH) claim over the subject matters contained in Jolly Poe (TX) Walorski Castro (TX) Jones Sa´ nchez, Linda Jordan Poliquin Walters, Mimi the bill or similar legislation that fall within Chu, Judy Kaptur T. Joyce Polis Weber (TX) the Committee’s Rule X jurisdiction. I re- Cicilline Keating Sanchez, Loretta Katko Pompeo Webster (FL) quest you urge the Speaker to name mem- Clark (MA) Kelly (IL) Sarbanes Kelly (PA) Posey Wenstrup Clarke (NY) Kennedy Schakowsky bers of the Committee to any conference King (IA) Price, Tom Westerman Clyburn Kildee Schiff committee named to consider such provi- King (NY) Ratcliffe Westmoreland Cohen Kilmer Schrader sions. Kinzinger (IL) Reed Whitfield Connolly Kind Scott (VA) Please place a copy of this letter and your Kline Reichert Williams Cooper Kirkpatrick Scott, David response acknowledging our jurisdictional Knight Renacci Wilson (SC) Costa Kuster Serrano Labrador Ribble Wittman interest into the Congressional Record dur- Courtney Langevin Sewell (AL) LaMalfa Rice (SC) Womack ing consideration of the measure on the Crowley Larsen (WA) Sherman Lamborn Rigell Woodall House floor. Cuellar Larson (CT) Sinema Lance Roby Yoder Sincerely, Cummings Lawrence Sires Latta Roe (TN) Yoho Davis (CA) Lee Slaughter BILL SHUSTER, Lieu, Ted Rogers (AL) Young (AK) DeFazio Levin Speier Chairman. LoBiondo Rogers (KY) Young (IA) DeGette Lipinski Swalwell (CA) Long Rohrabacher Young (IN) Delaney Loebsack Takai MAY 18, 2015. Loudermilk Rokita Zeldin DeLauro Lofgren Takano Love Rooney (FL) Zinke Hon. BILL SHUSTER, DelBene Lowey Thompson (CA) Chairman, Committee on Transportation and DeSaulnier Lujan Grisham Thompson (MS) NOT VOTING—23 Infrastructure, House of Representatives, Deutch (NM) Titus Allen Chaffetz Moulton Washington, DC. Dingell Luja´ n, Ben Ray Tonko Bera Clay Nadler Doggett (NM) Torres DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Thank you for your Beyer Cleaver Doyle, Michael Lynch Van Hollen Napolitano letter regarding the Committee on Transpor- Blackburn Conyers F. Maloney, Vargas Noem tation and Infrastructure’s jurisdictional in- Brat Crawford Duckworth Carolyn Veasey Rush terest in H.R. 2262, the ‘‘Spurring Private Butterfield Davis, Danny Edwards Maloney, Sean Vela Smith (WA) Capps Donovan Aerospace Competitiveness and Entrepre- Ellison Massie Vela´ zquez Tsongas Carter (GA) Lewis neurship Act of 2015.’’ Engel Matsui Visclosky I agree that the Committee on Transpor- Eshoo McCollum Walz b 1233 tation and Infrastructure has valid jurisdic- Esty McDermott Wasserman tional interests in matters pertaining to the Farr McGovern Schultz Messrs. GROTHMAN and TED LIEU Federal Aviation Administration and the Na- Fattah McNerney Waters, Maxine of California changed their vote from tional Transportation Safety Board, and Foster Meeks Watson Coleman ‘‘aye’’ to ‘‘no.’’ that your Committee’s jurisdiction will not Frankel (FL) Meng Welch Messrs. MASSIE, JONES, Ms. be adversely affected by your decision to Fudge Moore Wilson (FL) Gabbard Murphy (FL) Yarmuth KUSTER, Messrs. DOGGETT and forego consideration of H.R. 2262. As you GENE GREEN of Texas changed their have requested, I will support your request NOES—236 vote from ‘‘no’’ to ‘‘aye.’’ for an appropriate appointment of outside Abraham Bucshon Dent So the amendment was rejected. conferees from your Committee in the event Aderholt Burgess DeSantis The result of the vote was announced of a House-Senate conference on this or simi- Amodei Byrne DesJarlais lar legislation, if in your jurisdiction, should Babin Calvert Diaz-Balart as above recorded. such a conference be convened. Barletta Carter (TX) Dold Stated for: Finally, I will include a copy of your letter Barr Chabot Duffy Mr. LEWIS. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 261, and this response in the Congressional Barton Clawson (FL) Duncan (SC) had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ Benishek Coffman Duncan (TN) Record during the floor consideration of this Bilirakis Cole Ellmers (NC) Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Chair, on Thursday, bill. Thank you again for your cooperation. Bishop (MI) Collins (GA) Emmer (MN) May 21, 2015, I was absent during rollcall vote Sincerely, Bishop (UT) Collins (NY) Farenthold No. 261. Had I been present, I would have LAMAR SMITH, Black Comstock Fincher voted ‘‘aye’’ on the Edwards Amendment to Chairman. Blum Conaway Fitzpatrick Bost Cook Fleischmann H.R. 2262, Spurring Private Aerospace Com- Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I Boustany Costello (PA) Fleming petitiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of yield back the balance of my time. Brady (TX) Cramer Flores 2015. The Acting CHAIR. The question is Bridenstine Crenshaw Forbes Stated against: on the amendment offered by the gen- Brooks (AL) Culberson Fortenberry Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 261 I Brooks (IN) Curbelo (FL) Foxx tlewoman from Maryland (Ms. Buchanan Davis, Rodney Franks (AZ) was unavoidably detained. Had I been EDWARDS). Buck Denham Frelinghuysen present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.037 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3534 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 Mr. BRAT. Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 261 I Costello (PA) Jolly Renacci Hinojosa Maloney, Sanchez, Loretta Cramer Jordan Ribble Honda Carolyn Sarbanes was unavoidably detained. Had I been Crenshaw Joyce Rice (NY) Hoyer Massie Schakowsky present, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ Cuellar Katko Rice (SC) Huffman Matsui Scott (VA) Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Chair, on roll- Culberson Kelly (PA) Rigell Israel McCollum Scott, David call No. 261 I was unavoidably detained. Had Curbelo (FL) Kilmer Roby Jeffries McDermott Serrano Davis, Rodney Kind Roe (TN) Johnson (GA) McGovern Sewell (AL) I been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ Delaney King (IA) Rogers (AL) Johnson, E. B. McNerney Sherman The Acting CHAIR. The question is DelBene King (NY) Rogers (KY) Jones Meeks Sires on the amendment in the nature of a Denham Kinzinger (IL) Rohrabacher Kaptur Meng Slaughter Dent Kirkpatrick Rokita Keating Moore Speier substitute, as amended. DeSantis Kline Rooney (FL) Kelly (IL) Moulton Takai The amendment was agreed to. DesJarlais Knight Ros-Lehtinen Kennedy Neal Takano The Acting CHAIR. Under the rule, Diaz-Balart Labrador Roskam Kildee Norcross Thompson (CA) Dold LaMalfa Ross Kuster Pallone Thompson (MS) the Committee rises. Duffy Lamborn Rothfus Langevin Pascrell Titus Accordingly, the Committee rose; Duncan (SC) Lance Rouzer Larson (CT) Payne Tonko and the Speaker pro tempore (Mrs. Duncan (TN) Larsen (WA) Royce Lawrence Pelosi Torres Lee Pingree Van Hollen BLACK) having assumed the chair, Mr. Ellmers (NC) Latta Ruiz Emmer (MN) Lieu, Ted Ruppersberger Levin Pocan Veasey STEWART, Acting Chair of the Com- Farenthold Lipinski Russell Lewis Price (NC) Vela´ zquez mittee of the Whole House on the state Fattah LoBiondo Ryan (WI) Loebsack Quigley Visclosky of the Union, reported that that Com- Fincher Long Salmon Lofgren Rangel Wasserman Fitzpatrick Loudermilk Sanford Lowey Richmond Schultz mittee, having had under consideration Fleischmann Love Scalise Lujan Grisham Roybal-Allard Waters, Maxine the bill (H.R. 2262) to facilitate a pro- Fleming Lowenthal Schiff (NM) Rush Watson Coleman growth environment for the developing Flores Lucas Schrader Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ryan (OH) Welch commercial space industry by encour- Forbes Luetkemeyer Schweikert (NM) Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (FL) Fortenberry Lummis Scott, Austin Lynch T. Yarmuth aging private sector investment and Foxx MacArthur Sensenbrenner creating more stable and predictable Franks (AZ) Maloney, Sean Sessions NOT VOTING—15 regulatory conditions, and for other Frelinghuysen Marchant Shimkus Bera Cleaver Nadler purposes, and, pursuant to House Reso- Garamendi Marino Shuster Blackburn Conyers Napolitano Garrett McCarthy Simpson Capps Crawford Noem lution 273, he reported the bill back to Gibbs McCaul Sinema Chaffetz Davis, Danny Smith (WA) the House with an amendment adopted Gibson McClintock Smith (MO) Clay Donovan Tsongas in the Committee of the Whole. Gohmert McHenry Smith (NE) Goodlatte McKinley Smith (NJ) b 1243 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under Gosar McMorris Smith (TX) the rule, the previous question is or- Gowdy Rodgers Stefanik Mr. MOULTON changed his vote from dered. Graham McSally Stewart ‘‘yea’’ to ‘‘nay.’’ Granger Meadows Stivers So the bill was passed. Is a separate vote demanded on any Graves (GA) Meehan Stutzman amendment to the amendment re- Graves (LA) Messer Swalwell (CA) The result of the vote was announced ported from the Committee of the Graves (MO) Mica Thompson (PA) as above recorded. Whole? Green, Al Miller (FL) Thornberry A motion to reconsider was laid on Green, Gene Miller (MI) Tiberi the table. If not, the question is on the amend- Griffith Moolenaar Tipton ment in the nature of a substitute, as Grothman Mooney (WV) Trott Stated against: amended. Guinta Mullin Turner Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on Guthrie Mulvaney Upton Thursday, May 21st, 2015, I was absent dur- The amendment was agreed to. Hahn Murphy (FL) Valadao The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Hanna Murphy (PA) Vargas ing rollcall vote No. 262. Had I been present, question is on the engrossment and Hardy Neugebauer Vela I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on passage of H.R. Harper Newhouse Wagner 2262, Spurring Private Aerospace Competi- third reading of the bill. Harris Nolan Walberg The bill was ordered to be engrossed Hartzler Nugent Walden tiveness and Entrepreneurship Act of 2015. and read a third time, and was read the Heck (NV) Nunes Walker f third time. Heck (WA) O’Rourke Walorski Hensarling Olson Walters, Mimi PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Herrera Beutler Palazzo Walz OF H.R. 1335, STRENGTHENING question is on the passage of the bill. Hice, Jody B. Palmer Weber (TX) FISHING COMMUNITIES AND IN- The question was taken; and the Higgins Paulsen Webster (FL) Hill Pearce Wenstrup CREASING FLEXIBILITY IN FISH- Speaker pro tempore announced that Himes Perlmutter Westerman ERIES MANAGEMENT ACT the ayes appeared to have it. Holding Perry Westmoreland Mr. SMITH of Texas. Madam Speak- Hudson Peters Whitfield The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un- Huelskamp Peterson Williams finished business is the vote on adop- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. Huizenga (MI) Pittenger Wilson (SC) The yeas and nays were ordered. Hultgren Pitts Wittman tion of the resolution (H. Res. 274) pro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Hunter Poe (TX) Womack viding for consideration of the bill ant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- Hurd (TX) Poliquin Woodall (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson- Hurt (VA) Polis Yoder Stevens Fishery Conservation and minute vote on passage of the bill will Issa Pompeo Yoho be followed by a 5-minute vote on adop- Jackson Lee Posey Young (AK) Management Act to provide flexibility tion of House Resolution 274. Jenkins (KS) Price, Tom Young (IA) for fishery managers and stability for Jenkins (WV) Ratcliffe Young (IN) fishermen, and for other purposes, on The vote was taken by electronic de- Johnson (OH) Reed Zeldin vice, and there were—yeas 284, nays Johnson, Sam Reichert Zinke which the yeas and nays were ordered. 133, not voting 15, as follows: The Clerk read the title of the resolu- NAYS—133 tion. [Roll No. 262] Adams Cicilline Doyle, Michael The SPEAKER pro tempore. The YEAS—284 Amash Clark (MA) F. question is on the resolution. Abraham Blumenauer Ca´ rdenas Bass Clarke (NY) Duckworth This is a 5-minute vote. Aderholt Bost Carney Beatty Edwards Clyburn The vote was taken by electronic de- Aguilar Boustany Carter (GA) Becerra Cohen Ellison Allen Brady (TX) Carter (TX) Beyer Connolly Engel vice, and there were—yeas 237, nays Amodei Brat Castro (TX) Bishop (GA) Courtney Eshoo 174, not voting 21, as follows: Ashford Bridenstine Chabot Bonamici Crowley Esty Babin Brooks (AL) Clawson (FL) Boyle, Brendan Farr [Roll No. 263] Cummings Barletta Brooks (IN) Coffman F. Foster Davis (CA) YEAS—237 Barr Buchanan Cole Brady (PA) Frankel (FL) DeFazio Abraham Barr Blum Barton Buck Collins (GA) Brown (FL) Fudge Aderholt Barton Bost Benishek Bucshon Collins (NY) Brownley (CA) DeGette Gabbard Allen Benishek Boustany Bilirakis Burgess Comstock Butterfield DeLauro Gallego Amash Bilirakis Brady (TX) Bishop (MI) Bustos Conaway Carson (IN) DeSaulnier Grayson Amodei Bishop (MI) Brat Bishop (UT) Byrne Cook Cartwright Deutch Grijalva Babin Bishop (UT) Bridenstine Black Calvert Cooper Castor (FL) Dingell Gutie´rrez Barletta Black Brooks (AL) Blum Capuano Costa Chu, Judy Doggett Hastings

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:46 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.028 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3535 Brooks (IN) Huizenga (MI) Reed Himes Maloney, Sean Sanchez, Loretta REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER Buchanan Hultgren Reichert Honda Matsui Sarbanes AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1622 Buck Hunter Renacci Hoyer McCollum Schakowsky Bucshon Hurd (TX) Ribble Huffman McDermott Schiff Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask Burgess Hurt (VA) Rice (SC) Israel McGovern Schrader unanimous consent that Representa- Byrne Issa Rigell Jackson Lee McNerney Scott (VA) tive ADAM SCHIFF be removed as a co- Calvert Jenkins (KS) Roby Jeffries Meeks Scott, David Carter (GA) Jenkins (WV) Roe (TN) Johnson (GA) Meng Serrano sponsor of H.R. 1622. Johnson, E. B. Moore Carter (TX) Johnson (OH) Rogers (AL) Sewell (AL) The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Chabot Johnson, Sam Jones Moulton Rogers (KY) Sherman Clawson (FL) Jolly Kaptur Murphy (FL) ROUZER). Is there objection to the re- Rohrabacher Sires Coffman Jordan Keating Neal quest of the gentleman from Illinois? Rokita Slaughter Cole Joyce Rooney (FL) Kelly (IL) Nolan There was no objection. Kennedy Norcross Speier Collins (GA) Katko Ros-Lehtinen Kildee O’Rourke Swalwell (CA) Collins (NY) Kelly (PA) Roskam f Comstock King (IA) Kilmer Pallone Takai Ross Conaway King (NY) Kirkpatrick Pascrell Takano Rothfus Cook Kinzinger (IL) Kuster Payne Thompson (CA) COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR OF Rouzer Costello (PA) Kline Langevin Pelosi Thompson (MS) Royce COMMITTEE ON TRANSPOR- Cramer Knight Larsen (WA) Perlmutter Titus Ryan (WI) TATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Crenshaw Labrador Larson (CT) Peters Tonko Salmon Culberson LaMalfa Lawrence Peterson Torres Sanford The SPEAKER pro tempore laid be- Curbelo (FL) Lamborn Lee Pingree Van Hollen Scalise fore the House the following commu- Davis, Rodney Lance Levin Pocan Vargas Schweikert Denham Latta Lewis Polis Veasey nication from the Chair of the Com- Scott, Austin Dent LoBiondo Lieu, Ted Price (NC) Vela mittee on Transportation and Infra- Sensenbrenner Lipinski DeSantis Long Quigley Vela´ zquez structure; which was read and, without DesJarlais Loudermilk Sessions Loebsack Rangel Visclosky Diaz-Balart Love Shimkus Lofgren Rice (NY) objection, referred to the Committee Walz Dold Lucas Shuster Lowey Richmond on Appropriations: Simpson Lujan Grisham Roybal-Allard Wasserman Duffy Luetkemeyer HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- Duncan (SC) Lummis Sinema (NM) Ruiz Schultz MITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND Ellmers (NC) MacArthur Smith (MO) Luja´ n, Ben Ray Ruppersberger Waters, Maxine Emmer (MN) Marchant Smith (NE) (NM) Rush Watson Coleman INFRASTRUCTURE, Farenthold Marino Smith (NJ) Lynch Ryan (OH) Welch Washington, DC, May 21, 2015. Fincher Massie Smith (TX) Maloney, Sa´ nchez, Linda Wilson (FL) Hon. JOHN BOEHNER, Fitzpatrick McCarthy Stefanik Carolyn T. Yarmuth Speaker of the House, House of Representatives, Fleischmann McCaul Stewart The Capitol, Washington, DC. NOT VOTING—21 Fleming McClintock Stivers DEAR MR. SPEAKER: On May 20, 2015, pursu- Flores McHenry Stutzman Bera Courtney Lowenthal ant to sections 3307 and 3315(b) of Title 40, Forbes McKinley Thompson (PA) Blackburn Crawford Nadler United States Code, the Committee on Fortenberry McMorris Thornberry Capps Davis, Danny Napolitano Transportation and Infrastructure met in Foxx Rodgers Tiberi Chaffetz Donovan Noem Franks (AZ) McSally Tipton Clay Duncan (TN) Russell open session to consider two building project Frelinghuysen Meadows Trott Cleaver Hinojosa Smith (WA) survey resolutions and one resolution that Garrett Meehan Turner Conyers Kind Tsongas amends a resolution approved by the Com- Gibbs Messer Upton mittee on February 12, 2015, and which was Gibson Mica Valadao included in the General Services Administra- Gohmert Miller (FL) Wagner b 1252 Goodlatte Miller (MI) tion’s (GSA) Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Invest- Walberg ment and Leasing Program. Gosar Moolenaar Walden So the resolution was agreed to. Gowdy Mooney (WV) The Committee continues to work to cut Walker Granger Mullin The result of the vote was announced Walorski waste and the cost of federal property and Graves (GA) Mulvaney as above recorded. Walters, Mimi leases. The two building project surveys es- Graves (LA) Murphy (PA) Weber (TX) A motion to reconsider was laid on tablish clear timetables on reviews GSA is Graves (MO) Neugebauer Webster (FL) currently undertaking to address space Griffith Newhouse the table. Grothman Nugent Wenstrup Stated against: emergencies. The amended resolution incor- Guinta Nunes Westerman porates additional information provided to Guthrie Olson Westmoreland Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Madam Speaker, on the Committee by GSA with respect to Hanna Palazzo Whitfield Thursday, May 21st, 2015, I was absent dur- leased space that will ultimately be released Hardy Palmer Williams ing rollcall vote No. 263. Had I been present, and consolidated into government-owned Harper Paulsen Wilson (SC) Wittman I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on agreeing to the space. Harris Pearce I have enclosed copies of the resolutions Hartzler Perry Womack resolution H. Res. 274, Providing for consider- Heck (NV) Pittenger Woodall ation of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the adopted by the Committee on Transpor- tation and Infrastructure on May 20, 2015. Hensarling Pitts Yoder Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Herrera Beutler Poe (TX) Yoho Sincerely, Hice, Jody B. Poliquin Young (AK) Management Act to provide flexibility for fish- BILL SHUSTER, Hill Pompeo Young (IA) ery managers and stability for fishermen, and Chairman. Holding Posey Young (IN) for other purposes. Enclosures. Hudson Price, Tom Zeldin Huelskamp Ratcliffe Zinke PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMITTEE RESOLUTION Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I was not able to BUILDING PROJECT SURVEY—UNITED STATES NAYS—174 be present for the following rollcall votes on COURTHOUSE AND FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Adams Chu, Judy Duckworth May 20 and May 21, 2015 and would like the Aguilar Cicilline Edwards record to reflect that I would have voted as fol- Resolved by the Committee on Transportation Ashford Clark (MA) Ellison and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- Bass Clarke (NY) Engel lows: rollcall No. 250: ‘‘no,’’ rollcall No. 251: resentatives, that, pursuant to 40 U.S.C. Beatty Clyburn Eshoo ‘‘no,’’ rollcall No. 252: ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 253: Becerra Cohen Esty § 3315(b), the Administrator of General Serv- Beyer Connolly Farr ‘‘no,’’ rollcall No. 254: ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 255: ices shall investigate the feasibility and need Bishop (GA) Cooper Fattah ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 256: ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 257: to construct or acquire a replacement facil- Blumenauer Costa Foster ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 258: ‘‘no,’’ rollcall No. 259: ity to house the United States District Court Bonamici Crowley Frankel (FL) ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 260: ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 261: for the Southern District of Florida and Boyle, Brendan Cuellar Fudge other Federal agencies, located in Ft. Lau- F. Cummings Gabbard ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 262: ‘‘yes,’’ rollcall No. 263: derdale, Florida. The analysis shall include a Brady (PA) Davis (CA) Gallego ‘‘no.’’ Brown (FL) DeFazio Garamendi full and complete evaluation including, but Brownley (CA) DeGette Graham PERSONAL EXPLANATION not limited to:(i) the identification and cost Bustos Delaney Grayson Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I regrettably of potential sites and (ii) 30–year present Butterfield DeLauro Green, Al missed votes on May 20th and May 21st, value evaluations of all options, including Capuano DelBene Green, Gene Federal construction, exchange, purchase Ca´ rdenas DeSaulnier Grijalva 2015. Had I been present, I would have voted (including lease with an option to purchase Carney Deutch Gutie´rrez ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 258, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. or purchase contract), and lease. The Admin- Carson (IN) Dingell Hahn 259, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 260, ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall Cartwright Doggett Hastings istrator shall submit a report to Congress Castor (FL) Doyle, Michael Heck (WA) No. 261, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 262, and ‘‘no’’ on within 120 days of the date of adoption of Castro (TX) F. Higgins rollcall No. 263. this resolution.

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION resentatives, that pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 3307, an overall utilization rate of 218 square feet BUILDING PROJECT SURVEY—U.S. DISTRICT appropriations are authorized for lease ex- or higher per person. tensions of up to 168,000 rentable square feet COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLOR- Provided that, to the maximum extent IDA, PENSACOLA, FLORIDA of space for the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion Joint Terrorism Task Force currently practicable, the Administrator shall include Resolved by the Committee on Transportation located at 85 10th Avenue in New York, New in the lease contract(s) a purchase option and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- York at a proposed total annual cost of that can be exercised at the conclusion of resentatives, that pursuant to Title 40 U.S.C. $14,616,000 for a lease term of up to 5 years, § 3315(b), the Administrator of General Serv- the firm term of the lease. a prospectus, as amended by this resolution, ices shall investigate and identify a long- Provided further, that the Administrator for which is attached to and included in this term space solution for the courthouse lo- resolution. This resolution amends amounts shall require that the delineated area of the cated at 1 N. Palafox Street in Pensacola, procurement is identical to the delineated Florida to address the space emergency of authorized in the Committee on Transpor- area included in the prospectus, except that, the U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis- tation and Infrastructure resolution of Feb- trict of Florida. The analysis shall include a ruary 12, 2015. if the Administrator determines that the de- full and complete evaluation including, but Approval of this prospectus constitutes au- lineated area of the procurement should not not limited to: (i) the identification and cost thority to execute an interim lease for all be identical to the delineated area included of potential options and (ii) 30 year present tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution in the prospectus, the Administrator shall of the new lease. value evaluations of all options, including provide an explanatory statement to the acceptance of the offer to donate the current Provided that, the Administrator of General Services and tenant agencies agree to apply Committee on Transportation and Infra- building, repair and acquisition. The Admin- structure of the House of Representatives istrator shall submit a report to Congress an overall utilization rate of 218 square feet prior to exercising any lease authority pro- within 120 days. or less per person. Provided that, except for interim leases as vided in this resolution. AMENDED COMMITTEE RESOLUTION described above, the Administrator may not Provided further, that the General Services LEASE—FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, 85 enter into any leases that are below pro- Administration shall not delegate to any 10TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY spectus level for the purposes of meeting any Resolved by the Committee on Transportation of the requirements, or portions thereof, in- other agency the authority granted by this and Infrastructure of the U.S. House of Rep- cluded in the prospectus that would result in resolution.

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 8510Tu AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY-02-NYIS Congressional District: 8

Executive Summary The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes lease extensions of up to five years for 168,000 rentable square feet of space for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force (FBI) currently located at 85 10 1h Avenue in New York, NY. FBI has occupied space in the building since 2005 under two leases that will expire January 17 and June 5, 2015. The long-term plan is to relocate FBI from 85 Tenth Avenue to government .. owned space; a lease extension is needed as space is vacated and readied at the Govemment·owned location. GSA wiH attempt to secure flexibility and the right to terminate the entire lease periodically within the five year term.

Extension of the current leases will enable FBl to provide continued housing for its personnel and meet its current mission requirements. FBI will maintain its cummt office utilization rate of 148 USF per person and its overall utilization rate of 218 USF per person.

Description Occupants: Federal Bureau oflnvestigation Lease Type: Lease Extension Current Rentable Square Feet (RSF): 168,000 Proposed Maximum RSF: 168,000 Expansion/Reduction RSF: 0 Current Usable Square Feel/Person: 218 Proposed Usable Square Feel/Person: 218 Proposed Maximum Lease Term: 5 Expiration Date of Current Leases: lll7/ 2015 and 6/5/2015 Proposed Delineated Area: 85 Tenth Avenue New York, NY Number of Official Parking Spaces: 0 Scoring: Operating Lease 1 Maximum Proposed Rental Rate : $68.00 per RSF 2 Proposed Total Annual Cost : $ 11,424,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $ 7,589,152 (leases effective 1118/2005 and 6/06/2005)

1This estimate is for fiscal year20l5 und may be escaluted by !.9 percent annually to the effective date of the lease to account for inflation. The proposed rental rotc is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or directly by !he Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prevailing market rental rates as a benchmark for negotiating this lease extension to ensure that loose award is made in the best interest of the government. Loose award shall not exceed tho maximum rental rote as specified in this prospectus. 2 Any new fe.ase may contain an annual escahition clause to provide for increases or decreases in real estate taxes and operating costs. Page i

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 85 lOTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY .. Q2-NY15 Congressional District: 8

Justification The leases at 85 10111 Avenue will expire January 17 and June 5, 2015. FBI requires continued housing at this location to carry out its mission until it can relocate its personnel and operations to government-owned space. A five-year lease extension is needed to protect occupancy until such time as space is vacated and readied for FBI at a government-owned facility.

Resolutions of Approval .. Resolutions adopted by the House Committee .on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the extension. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ___s_ep_t_e_m_b_er_2_9_,_z __ o_I_4 ______. /--·-,1 l t!( J / / /" !''~(\/ .. tl···. / lj y / } ! 7 Recommended: ______.::..fl_·. __·· --:-:----:~--:--~------Commissioner, Public Buildings Service

.... ,) <;;\~·__..··········) l ',·.,., - iIf / 1 1 Approved: ______~.r;;,_/;_?,_ •."_/_ ---'t"-1-·_v.,....' _·· -....,.--~--.,------Administrator, General Services Administration

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COMMITTEE RESOLUTION

LEASE FE])EUAL BUltEAU OF INVESTIGATION 85 lOTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY J>NY-02~NY15

Resolved by the Committee on Transporlatfou and hifrastructure ofthe U.S. House ojRepresenlafil'es, that U.S.C. §33 07, appropriations are authorized for lease extensions ofup to 168,000 rentable square pursuant to 40 11 feet of space fol' the Federal Bureau of Jnvestigution Joint Terrorism Task Force currently located at 85 10' Avenue in New York, New York at a proposed total annual cost of$13, 776,000 for a lease term of up to 5 years, a prospectus, as amended by this resolntion, for which is attached to and included in this resolution.

Approvnl ofthis prospectus constitutes authority to execute an interim lease for fill tenants, if necessary, prior to the execution of the new lease.

Provided that, !he Administrator ofGeneru! Services and tenant agencies agree to apply an overall utilization rate of 218 square feet or less per person,

Provided that, except for interim leases us described above, the Administrator may not enter into any leases that are below prospectus level for the purposes of meeting :my of the requirements, or portions thereof, included in the prospectus that would result in an overall \ltilization rate of218 square feet or higher per person.

Provided that, tothe maximum extent pmcticablc, the Administrator shall include in the lease contract(s) a purchase option that can be exercised at the conclusion of the firm term of the lease,

Provided further, til at the Administrator shall require that the delineated area of the procurement is identical to the delineated area included in the prospectus, except that, iftheAdministrlltor determines that the delineated nrea of the pmcurement should not be identict~l to the delineated area iuclnded in the prospectus, the Administrntm· shllll provide an explanatory statement to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructur

Providedjurther, that the General Services Administmtion shall not delegate to any other agency the authority grante{l by this resolution.

Adopted: Febt'tuH)' 121 2015 ~~ Bill Shuster, M.C, Chairman

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS-LEASE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 85 lOTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY~02-NYJ 5 Congressional District: 8

Executive Summary The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes lease extensions of up to five years for J68s000 rentable square feet of space for the Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Terrorism Task Force (FBI) currently located at 85 10111 Avenue in New York, NY. FBI has occupied space in the building since 2005 under two leases that will expire January 17 and June 5, 2015. The long-term plan is to relocate FBI from 85 Tenth Avenue to governmentMowned space; a lease extension is needed as space is vacated and readied at the Government-owned location. GSA will attempt to secure flexibility and the right to terminate the entire lease periodically within the five year term.

Extension of the current leases will e.nable FBI to provide continued housing for its personnel and meet its current mission requirements. FBI will maintain its current office utilization rate of 148 USF per person and its overall utilization rate of 218 USF per person.

Description Occupants: Federal Bureau of Investigation Lease Type: Lease Extension Cun·ent Rentable Square Feet (RSF): 168,000 Proposed Maximum RSF: 168,000 Expansion/Reduction RSF: 0 Current Usable Square Feet/Person: 218 Proposed Usable Square Feet/Person: 218 Proposed Maximum Lease Term; 5 Expiration Date of Current Leases: 1117/2015 and 6/5/2015 Proposed Delineated Area: 85 Tenth Avenue New York~ NY Number of Official Parking Spaces: 0 Scoring: Operating Lease 1 Maximum Proposed Rental Rate : $ 68.00 per RSF Proposed Total Annual Cose: $11A24,000 Current Total Annual Cost: $ 7,589,152 (leases effective 1/18/2005 and 6/06/2005)

1This estimate is for fiscal year 2015 and may be escalated by 1.9 percent anmmlly to t!w effective dat.e of!lle lease to account for inflnlion. The proposed rental nl!c is fully serviced including all operating expenses whether paid by the lessor or dircetly by the Government. GSA will conduct the procurement using prev&illng market rental rates as a benchmark for negotiating !his lease extension to ensure that lease award is made in the best interest of the govemmcnt. Lease award shall not exceed the maximum rental rattHI.'! specified in this prospectus. 2 Any new lease may contain an annual escalation clause to provide for increases or decreases in real estate taxes ami operating costs. Page 1

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GSA PBS

PROSPECTUS- LEASE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 85 10TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY

Prospectus Number: PNY -02-NY15 Congressional District: 8

Justification 1 The leases at 85 10 h Avenue will expire January 17 and June 5, 2015. FBI requires continued housing at this location to carry out its mission until it can relocate its personnel and operations to government-owned space. A five-year lease extension is needed to protect occupancy until such time as space is vacated and readied for FBI at a government-owned facility.

Resolutions of Appt·oval Resolutions adopted by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works approving this prospectus will constitute approval to make appropriations to lease space in a facility that will yield the required rentable area.

Interim Leasing GSA will execute such interim leasing actions as are necessary to ensure continued housing of the tenant agency prior to the effective date of the extension. It is in the best interest of the Government to avert the financial risk of holdover tenancy.

Certification of Need

The proposed project is the best solution to meet a validated Government need.

Submitted at Washington, DC, on ___s_ep_t_e_m_b_er_.._2_9_,_z.o._l_4 ______

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 01:39 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A21MY7.005 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE Insert offset folio 306/10 here EH21MY15.007 H3544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 There was no objection. HONORING OUR MEN AND WOMEN NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH OF THE ARMED FORCES ON ME- f (Mr. ROONEY of Florida asked and MORIAL DAY was given permission to address the HONORING BRAVE SOUTHERN ARI- (Mr. BISHOP of Michigan asked and House for 1 minute.) ZONANS WHO MADE THE ULTI- was given permission to address the Mr. ROONEY of Florida. Mr. Speak- MATE SACRIFICE IN SERVICE TO House for 1 minute.) er, I rise today to recognize May as Na- OUR COUNTRY Mr. BISHOP of Michigan. Mr. Speak- tional Foster Care Month. er, I rise today to reflect on what Me- Before I came to Congress, I was the (Ms. MCSALLY asked and was given morial Day means to our country and CEO of a home for abused, neglected, permission to address the House for 1 to honor our men and women of the and abandoned children called minute.) Armed Forces. HomeSafe. In addition to providing a Ms. MCSALLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise Our Nation has always stood strong caring home for children in need, our today to honor the men and women on its founding principle of freedom, staff and volunteers helped connect from southern Arizona who have given but it has taken wars and generations them with foster families, whom we their lives in service to our country. of brave, selfless individuals to pre- also helped certify. Countless southern Arizonans have serve and defend it. I saw firsthand the struggles that bravely raised their right hands and For their service, we are eternally children face when they don’t have a volunteered to make the defense of our grateful. We are especially mindful of safe and permanent home. I saw what a Nation their responsibility. Some have those who have made the ultimate sac- remarkable difference it could make made the ultimate sacrifice. rifice for our country and of the fact when they found a stable and loving Their stories of bravery and selfless- that freedom is not free. Their valiant family, and I saw the incredible joy ness are remembered every day by acts in the line of duty have kept our that these children brought to the lives those who knew and loved them—sto- families safe, both at home and abroad, of their foster families, our staff and ries like that of U.S. Army Command and there are no words for the grati- volunteers, and everyone who worked Master Sergeant Martin R. Barreras, tude we hold in our hearts today and to support them. who graduated from Sunnyside High always. All children deserve a safe, loving, School and was killed in Afghanistan As we spend time this weekend with and permanent home. We must con- in 2014; or of U.S. Army Specialist our loved ones on this great American tinue to work together to make that Christian M. Adams, a native of Sierra holiday, please keep our active and goal a reality for the 400,000 children in Vista, who was killed in Afghanistan in fallen servicemen and -women in your our foster care system. 2010; or of U.S. Air Force Senior Air- thoughts and prayers, and we pray for f man Benjamin D. White, who was based those currently serving that they re- at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and turn home safely. ON-THE-JOB TRAINING TAX was killed when his helicopter was shot Happy Memorial Day, and God bless CREDIT OF 2015 down in Afghanistan in 2010. the United States of America. (Mr. AGUILAR asked and was given These are just some of the many sto- f permission to address the House for 1 ries of brave southern Arizonans who minute.) fought and died to preserve our way of b 1300 Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. Speaker, since life. Their sacrifices remind us this CONGRATULATIONS TO FORT taking office, my top priority has been weekend and every day that freedom is WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL to support policies that improve our never free. DISTRICT’S HUSBAND AND WIFE economy and strengthen the Inland Have a meaningful Memorial Day. TEACHER OF THE YEAR Empire’s middle class. Last month I released my jobs plan, f (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 summarizing what I have heard from small-business owners, job seekers, and BRAIN TUMOR AWARENESS minute.) community leaders throughout San MONTH Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mario Pureco- Bernardino County. Among the many (Mr. KENNEDY asked and was given Razo and Maria Ceron-Ponce, the first issues people face is the skills gap, the permission to address the House for 1 husband and wife to have ever been disconnect that exists between poten- minute and to revise and extend his re- named as teachers of the year at their tial employees and the available job marks.) respective schools. Mario and Maria market demands of those who possess Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise immigrated to the United States from specific or technical skills. That was today in recognition of Brain Tumor Mexico to become bilingual educators. one of the biggest problems that I Awareness Month. Maria, who teaches dual language for heard. Every single year, nearly 70,000 peo- third grade at Glen Park Elementary That is why yesterday I introduced ple in our country will be diagnosed School, and Mario, who teaches dual the On-the-Job Training Tax Credit of with a brain tumor. Tragically, over language pre-K at Mitchell Boulevard 2015, a bill that creates a temporary 4,000 of them will be children. By the Elementary School, one of the many tax credit for employers to use to help end of this year, roughly 14,000 Ameri- elementary schools I attended in Fort pay for the costs of training new hires. cans will lose their lives due to a brain Worth ISD, have both proudly served This will enable local owners to expand tumor. the district for 7 years. their businesses and empower employ- Like many others across this coun- While each present a different style ees with critical skills to help them try, my family has also been touched of teaching in the classroom, both ex- succeed in the 21st century economy. by this painful disease, but for patients emplify the dedication and passion Through apprenticeship programs, and their loved ones, hope persists, needed to shape the minds and lives of vocational schools, community col- whether through increased funding for our youngest members of society. leges, and more, job seekers who have NIH research, which just passed the Although we should recognize the been locked out of today’s economy Energy and Commerce Committee this hard work of all the teachers that per- will be retrained and brought back into morning, or through the tireless efforts form on behalf of their students each the fold in the Inland Empire’s econ- of nonprofit organizations like the Na- and every day, today I want to recog- omy. tional Brain Tumor Society. nize Maria and Mario’s unique achieve- Studies tell us that approximately We should not and cannot accept the ment. 31⁄2 million manufacturing jobs will be notion that a brain tumor is untreat- It brings me great pride to represent open over the next 10 years, but we will able any longer. This month and every the teachers of Texas’ 33rd Congres- only be able to fill 2 million of them month, we must support the efforts of sional District, and I wish Mario and due to the skills gap. It is time to re- our scientists, doctors, and advocates Maria continued success. train our workforce and build up the as they search for new treatment op- Congratulations on this outstanding middle class. This bill will help us do tions to develop new cures. achievement. just that.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.046 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3545 CONGRESS MUST ADDRESS SEC- RECOGNIZING PHILIP KIRKWOOD HONORING OUR VETERANS TION 702 OF THE FISA AMEND- (Mr. JOLLY asked and was given per- (Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS asked MENTS ACT mission to address the House for 1 and was given permission to address (Mr. POE of Texas asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- the House for 1 minute and to revise given permission to address the House marks.) and extend her remarks.) for 1 minute and to revise and extend Mr. JOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. his remarks.) to recognize a real American hero who Speaker, the way that we show grati- Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, the risked his life to preserve the freedoms tude to those who have served in our PATRIOT Act was designed to protect we all enjoy today. Yesterday, Navy military, the men and women, is to us from terrorists abroad. Now we have Ace Commander Philip Kirkwood of honor them, and we will join as a coun- learned that section 215 of the PA- Seminole, Florida, accepted the Con- try doing so on Memorial Day. TRIOT Act has been abused by the gressional Gold Medal presented to our But we also can show our gratitude NSA, and it is spying on Americans, American Fighter Aces. by making sure that they get the care taking metadata. Born in New Jersey, Mr. Kirkwood that they need. It has been over a year But there is more. There is another enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942. Earn- since the long waiting lists at the VA law. The FISA Amendments Act of ing his Navy wings a year later, Mr. were exposed in alarming numbers all 2008, section 702, allows the seizure, Kirkwood joined the VF–10 flying Hell- across the country. We have learned without a warrant, of the content of cats off of the USS Enterprise. Mr. just this week that at least $6 billion in emails, text messages, and phone calls Kirkwood recorded his first air victory taxpayers’ money has been lost in ille- by our government. Congress must ad- over the Caroline Islands in 1944, but it gal contracts at the VA and of VA em- dress this, as it has addressed section would be far from his last. Over his dis- ployees improperly receiving gifts, in- 215 of the PATRIOT Act. It also allows, tinguished career, Commander Kirk- cluding room upgrades, meals, lim- under 702, the backdoor search; in wood recorded 12 confirmed victories ousine services, golf, spa, helicopter other words, NSA can go into Google and 1 probable. rides, tickets for the Rockets. This week the House passed six bills and seize information about Americans One of fewer than 80 living fighter that give American veterans the sup- without a warrant. aces, Commander Kirkwood is deco- port they need, and demands account- NSA cannot be trusted to protect and rated with the Navy Cross, the Distin- ability at the VA. We must get an- follow America’s laws that protect our guished Flying Cross, and the Air swers, and I am committed to being a privacy. This Soviet-style surveillance Medal with five Gold Stars. on Americans has got to stop. The part of the solution. I urge my colleagues to join me in Next week, I will visit the Spokane right of privacy is sacred. thanking Commander Kirkwood for his I have introduced, along with ZOE Veterans Hospital and recognize those years of service and his bravery. who do work hard to serve our vet- LOFGREN, a bipartisan bill to eliminate May God bless Philip Kirkwood, and section 702 so that Americans are pro- erans. Every day we are working to may God bless each of our American support veterans in eastern Wash- tected. We cannot allow the bruising of Fighter Aces. the Fourth Amendment by the snoop- ington. This week my team attended the VA2K relay for homeless veterans ing NSA under the false claim of na- f tional security. If you have probable with military and community and VA cause to seize that information, get a staff. We are going to continue to work warrant under the Constitution of the RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF with county leaders to address the United States. BISHOP CURTIS MONTGOMERY needs of our veterans throughout east- And that is just the way it is. (Mr. KILMER asked and was given ern Washington. permission to address the House for 1 May God bless all those who have f minute.) served. Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise f COMMEMORATING THE 50TH today to recognize the life and service FIRST COUNTY OF VETERANS ANNIVERSARY OF HEAD START of Bishop Curtis Montgomery of Ta- (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (Ms. WILSON of Florida asked and coma, Washington. asked and was given permission to ad- was given permission to address the He was a key leader who shepherded dress the House for 1 minute and to re- House for 1 minute.) Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood vise and extend his remarks.) Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, through civil rights struggles and trou- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. I want to commemorate the 50th anni- bled times. His steadfast leadership and Mr. Speaker, on Friday, May 29, I will versary of the Head Start program, staunch belief in the power of commu- have the privilege of attending a cere- which has served more than 30 million nity involvement will be remembered mony and play in Warren County, American children. in the revitalization of this historically Pennsylvania, titled, ‘‘Beyond Glory,’’ As a former Head Start teacher, I significant neighborhood. which will highlight the stories of know firsthand what access to edu- His contributions to the Hilltop in- eight Medal of Honor recipients in the cation and a hearty breakfast can do clude the establishment of Christ Tem- wars of the 20th century. for a child. Head Start has introduced ple Church, which later became Great- The theme of the evening is First millions of children to learning; and, as er Christ Temple Church, and the Oasis County of Veterans, recognizing the a result, many of them have gone on to of Hope Center, a faith-based commu- fact that Warren County, Pennsyl- earn college degrees and become teach- nity outreach center that was the cul- vania, has the largest veteran popu- ers, lawyers, doctors, and even elected mination of Bishop Montgomery’s lation per capita of any county in officials. longstanding vision to provide a safe Pennsylvania. I am looking forward to Mr. Speaker, without Head Start, and stable place for the community. celebrating this special evening with many children from low-income fami- Scripture tells us that God loves a local veterans who have sacrificed so lies would not receive the nutritional cheerful giver, and it is safe to say that much. and educational services that are so God loves Curtis Montgomery and his Mr. Speaker, Memorial Day is right important to early childhood develop- parishioners, who have given so much around the corner, and as the proud fa- ment. to so many. ther of an Army soldier and a daugh- I stand with my colleagues in the On behalf of his congregation and the ter-in-law who is now a veteran, it is House and on the Committee on Edu- people of the Hilltop neighborhood in my privilege to serve our Nation’s vet- cation and the Workforce calling for Tacoma, Washington, I honor the life- erans and my honor to recognize those continued funding for this vital pro- time achievements of Bishop Curtis who have lost their lives in service to gram, which has been crucial in im- Montgomery of Greater Christ Temple our country. proving the lives of countless deserving Church in the Congress of the United Memorial Day for many Americans children across the country. States. has become the holiday that marks the

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.048 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 start of the summer season, but for the ma. The total cost of asthma-related Known for his ability to discuss with men and women who have served in our hospitalizations in New York in 2007 knowledge any topic presented to him, Armed Forces, and in doing so gave was a staggering $535 million. Joe faithfully kept our community up- their lives, we owe them our remem- I have been a strong supporter of the dated on the latest local stories and brance and demonstrated appreciation. Centers for Disease Control’s National provided us with news from around the It is my sincere hope that you will Asthma Control Program, which helps Nation. pause this Memorial Day in remem- States implement systems to monitor A legend in central New York radio, brance of our fallen soldiers, whose and treat asthma. This program’s work Joe Galuski is fondly recognized by the courage and bravery sustain our lib- has resulted in $23.1 billion in asthma thousands of listeners who tuned in re- erty. healthcare costs since 2001. ligiously on morning commutes and to We must continue to increase aware- hear him on SU football’s pre- and f ness and preventative measures to help postgame talk shows. HONORING JASON KORTZ people manage their disease. We must Joe was more than a radio host; he had the power to communicate and en- (Mr. COFFMAN asked and was given work collaboratively across sectors to tertain and became a large part of the permission to address the House for 1 address the burden that asthma cre- lives of many of his listeners. He was a minute and to revise and extend his re- ates. I look forward to continuing to work gracious and tough interviewer who marks.) was quick with a joke. His personality, Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, Memo- with my colleagues in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that adults and chil- sense of humor, and intelligence could rial Day is a day to honor those who always be heard in his voice. have made the ultimate sacrifice in de- dren across the United States can live healthier and more successful lives and Joe Galuski was loved by central fense of our Nation. I can think of no New York, a community he cared deep- better time to remember one of those that we can conquer the scourge of asthma. ly about. His spirit as the voice of our brave, young men who made the ulti- community will not be forgotten by his mate sacrifice as he trained to protect f family, friends, colleagues, and lis- the values that we as a nation hold so TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL R. teners. dear. MARTIN UMBARGER f An elite member of the Naval Special (Mr. ROKITA asked and was given Warfare Group 1, Special Warfare Oper- TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM THOMAS permission to address the House for 1 KIRCHHOFF, JR. ator 3rd Class Jason Kortz distin- minute and to revise and extend his re- guished himself consistently through- marks.) (Mr. PERRY asked and was given out his life and during his short mili- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise permission to address the House for 1 tary career. today to honor a distinguished Hoosier minute and to revise and extend his re- Hailing from Highlands Ranch, Colo- and American, Major General R. Mar- marks.) Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, today, I rado, he graduated from the University tin Umbarger, the Adjutant General of pay homage to the legacy of a man who of Denver. Most recently, Jason set Indiana, who is retiring after 11 years not only resided in Pennsylvania’s himself apart when he was selected as as the leader of the Indiana Guard Re- Fourth Congressional District, but the honor man of his basic underwater serve and the Indiana Army and Air demolition SEAL class. much more importantly, a man who National Guard. served the Commonwealth and our Na- Tragically, this true patriot and con- Major General Umbarger’s distin- tion with pride, as an exemplary busi- summate professional gave his life in guished career in the military spans nessman, phenomenal athlete, and true defense of our Nation when he died dur- five decades and began when he en- ing a training accident on March 18, patriot. listed as a soldier in the Indiana Army William Thomas Kirchhoff, Jr., was a 2015. National Guard in 1969. standout quarterback for Lafayette On this Memorial Day, please join me As secretary of state, I had the privi- College, eventually being inducted into and the family of Jason Kortz to pause lege of working with Major General their hall of fame. After college, Tom and reflect on the ultimate sacrifices Umbarger to protect Hoosiers serving continued on to the NFL, being signed that warriors like Jason have made to in the military, both out of State and by the Philadelphia Eagles. uphold all that we value as a nation. overseas, by promoting and improving While he is known in Pennsylvania as f absentee voting processes. a great athlete, Tom is know by his As Indiana’s Fourth District Rep- b 1315 family and community as a great man. resentative, I have also worked with His fierce quest to live a full life and ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH Major General Umbarger on legislation raise a happy family, despite his strug- which would study the structure of our (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given gle with ALS, is beyond inspirational. military and how Reserve components permission to address the House for 1 In fact, his attitude and drive should can be best utilized. minute and to revise and extend his re- inspire every citizen to live fully, com- In short, Major General Umbarger is pletely, and with a purpose, despite the marks.) one of the most accomplished adjutant Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, May is challenges that may confront them. generals in the country and a valuable Tom physically may have left us on Asthma Awareness Month. As co-chair leader in Indiana and the USA. He has March 10, 2015, but his soul, spirit, and of the Congressional Asthma and Al- led our National Guard and served our legacy will endure. To his devoted wife, lergy Caucus and a senior member of State and Nation with integrity and Staci, and their four children—Tommy, the House Committee on Energy and distinction over his 45-year military Sam, Brynley, and Ty—on behalf of the Commerce’s Health Subcommittee, I career. Commonwealth and the Nation, thank want to take this opportunity to bring I would like to thank Major General you. Thank you for sharing Tom’s all attention to the prevalence of asthma Umbarger for his selfless service and too short but extremely meaningful in the United States, as well as what wish him well in his retirement. life with us. must be done to control its growth. f I am truly honored and humbled to Asthma is one of the most serious be even a small part of the recognition TRIBUTE TO JOE GALUSKI chronic diseases in the country. It af- of a truly great American. fects almost 26 million Americans and (Mr. KATKO asked and was given Tom, we wish you Godspeed. nearly 7 million children. It can cause permission to address the House for 1 f shortness of breath, coughing, wheez- minute and to revise and extend his re- ing, chest pain, and even death. marks.) CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATION In my home State of New York, asth- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise AND CHOICE IMPROVEMENT ACT ma takes a particularly heavy toll, es- today to pay tribute to the life of Joe Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask pecially in my home county of the Galuski, a beloved central New York unanimous consent that the Com- Bronx. About 390,000 children and 1.4 broadcaster who spent more than 25 mittee on Veterans’ Affairs be dis- million adults in New York have asth- years on air on WSYR radio. charged from further consideration of

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.049 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3547 the bill (H.R. 2496) to extend the au- SEC. 3. CLARIFICATION OF DISTANCE REQUIRE- the administration’s valid response has thorization for the replacement of the MENT FOR EXPANDED AVAILABILITY exposed the limits encountered by our OF HOSPITAL CARE AND MEDICAL existing Department of Veterans Af- SERVICES FOR VETERANS THROUGH standing committees. fairs Medical Center in Denver, Colo- THE USE OF AGREEMENTS WITH b 1330 rado, to make certain improvements in NON-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS the Veterans Access, Choice, and Ac- AFFAIRS ENTITIES. These responses revealed a less than (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 101(b)(2) of the countability Act of 2014, and for other competent or transparent accounting Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability about the attacks. Consequently, the purposes, and ask for its immediate Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–146; 38 U.S.C. 1701 consideration in the House. note) is amended— House created, with the support of our The Clerk read the title of the bill. (1) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ‘‘(as Democratic colleagues, the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there calculated based on distance traveled)’’ after ‘‘40 miles’’; and the 2012 Terrorist Attacks in Benghazi, objection to the request of the gen- (2) in subparagraph (D)(ii), by striking sub- Libya. tleman from Colorado (Mr. COFFMAN)? clause (II), and inserting the following new Everywhere I go, Mr. Speaker, I have Mr. PERLMUTTER. Reserving the subclause (II): people ask me: What is taking so long? right to object, I do not object, but I do ‘‘(II) faces an unusual or excessive burden What is taking so long for us to get the in traveling to such a medical facility of the want to thank my colleague from Colo- facts about what happened in rado concerning what will be a short Department based on— ‘‘(aa) geographical challenges; Benghazi? time to continue negotiations to finish ‘‘(bb) environmental factors, such as roads We are going to do our best today to our hospital in the Denver area. that are not accessible to the general public, explain to the American people and to As we come into this Memorial Day traffic, or hazardous weather; the public and to you, Mr. Speaker, weekend, veterans in the Rocky Moun- ‘‘(cc) a medical condition that impacts the why it has taken so long, why it is re- tain West have waited 15 years for this ability to travel; or quiring us to continue to subpoena and hospital to be built. Substantial con- ‘‘(dd) other factors, as determined by the beg and plead for the information that struction has taken place. Any further Secretary.’’. (b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments we need to be able to deliver this re- delay just delays delivering good serv- made by subsection (a) shall take effect on port to this body and to the American ices—great services—to our veterans. the date of the enactment of this Act and people. We need to continue to move this apply with respect to care or services pro- The Speaker appointed me and six of along. The fact that we are moving be- vided on or after such date. my Republican colleagues to this com- yond Memorial Day, keeping this The bill was ordered to be engrossed mittee. The minority leader appointed project going forward, without and read a third time, was read the five of our Democratic colleagues. We mothballing it, is a step in the right di- third time, and passed, and a motion to have been directed by the House to rection; but, Mr. Speaker, I ask the reconsider was laid on the table. conduct a complete investigation majority and the Republican leadership f across the spectrum of all, A-L-L, all to work with the VA to get this fin- relevant executive branch agencies and HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW ished, so that we can provide the best issue a definitive final report on the medical care possible, similar to what Mr. COFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I ask events surrounding the September 11– Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS was talking unanimous consent that when the 12, 2012, terrorist attacks in Benghazi, about at her hospital in Washington. House adjourns today, it adjourn to Libya. We want that same thing in Denver, meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Specifically, we are directed to inves- Colorado. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tigate and report on: all policies, deci- objection to the request of the gen- We need to finish this hospital as sions, and activities that contributed tleman from Colorado? to the attacks on United States facili- soon as possible. There was no objection. I withdraw my reservation. ties in Benghazi, Libya, on September f The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gen- 11 and 12, 2012, as well as those that af- tleman withdraws his reservation. BENGHAZI ATTACK fected the ability of the United States to prepare for those attacks; number Is there objection to the original re- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under two, all policies, decisions, and activi- quest of the gentleman from Colorado the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- ties to respond to and repel the attacks (Mr. COFFMAN)? uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Geor- gia (Mr. WESTMORELAND) is recognized on United States facilities in Benghazi, There was no objection. Libya, on September 11 and 12, 2012, in- The text of the bill is as follows: for 60 minutes as the designee of the majority leader. cluding efforts to rescue United States H.R. 2496 Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, personnel; number three, internal and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- nearly 3 years, on September 11 and 12, public executive branch communica- resentatives of the United States of America in 2012, the United States facilities in tions about the attacks on the United Congress assembled, Benghazi, Libya, were the target of ter- States facility in Benghazi, Libya, on SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. rorist attacks. These attacks resulted September 11 and 12, 2012; number four, This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Construc- in the deaths of four Americans: Sean accountability for policies and deci- tion Authorization and Choice Improvement Smith; Tyrone Woods; Glen Doherty; sions relating to the security of facili- Act’’. and the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, ties in Benghazi, Libya, and the re- SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR Chris Stevens, as well as two other sponse to the attacks, including indi- MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITY CON- Americans critically injured. viduals and entities responsible for STRUCTION PROJECT PREVIOUSLY those policies and decisions; number AUTHORIZED. It comes at a time close to Memorial Day, when this country can honor five, executive branch authorities’ ef- (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Vet- forts to identify and bring to justice erans Affairs may carry out the replacement these individuals that gave their life of the existing Department of Veterans Af- and their service not just for this coun- the perpetrators of these attacks on fairs Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in try, but for the freedom and democracy the U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, fiscal year 2015, in an amount not to exceed around the world of others. September 11 and 12, 2012; number six, $900,000,000. The gravity of the attacks raise seri- executive branch activities and efforts (b) LIMITATION ON OBLIGATION OF FUNDS.— ous questions regarding the U.S. pres- to comply with congressional inquiries Notwithstanding section 8104(c) of title 38, ence in Benghazi, Libya, particularly into the attacks on the United States United States Code, or any other provision of as those questions related to the poli- facilities in Benghazi, Libya, on Sep- law, funds may not be obligated or expended cies, decisions, and activities of the ad- tember 11 and 12, 2012; recommenda- for the project described in subsection (a) in tions for improving executive branch an amount that would cause the total ministration and relevant executive amount obligated for that project to exceed branch agencies before, during, and cooperation and compliance with con- the amount specified in the law for that after the attacks. gressional oversight investigations; in- project (or would add to total obligations ex- For nearly 2 years, Congress sought formation related to lessons learned ceeding such specified amount). answers to these questions. However, from the attacks and executive branch

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We continued to inform I think that number nine is a par- dates and times set by the State De- them that the 10 senior officials identi- ticularly relevant point. It says ‘‘all partment. These subpoenas were still fied in the November request were our other relevant issues.’’ That is one of legally binding on the State Depart- priority, including Cheryl Mills, Jake the questions that we have been receiv- ment when this committee was cre- Sullivan, Huma Abedin, and Susan ing: Are we stepping out of bounds on ated; yet the Department had not ful- Rice. The State Department told com- what this committee was supposed to filled them. mittee staff that this request was too do? The answer is absolutely not. In an effort to expedite the Depart- broad and that it was unable to search Using these instructions as a guide, ment’s fulfillment of these subpoenas, for these documents. the committee requested and reviewed the select committee prioritized the On March 4, 2015, the committee a substantial volume of information Department’s production of documents issued a subpoena for the documents that was previously produced to the under these two subpoenas, as opposed and emails first requested in Novem- House, and new information never be- to issuing new requests. ber. This subpoena sought documents fore produced to Congress. In addition, by directing the Depart- and emails for the 10 senior State De- The committee has reviewed more ment to identify documents under partment officials, including those than 20,000 pages of emails and docu- these existing subpoenas, the com- named previously. ments produced by the State Depart- mittee was better positioned to receive Despite the committee indicating ment never before released to Congress. new documents in a more expeditious emails and documents from the sub- This new material includes emails that manner while, at the same time, judi- poena were its top priority, the Depart- were sent to or received by the former ciously reviewing the work of past ment informed the committee that it Secretary of State relevant to committees. would instead begin producing docu- Benghazi, as well as documents and These negotiations resulted in the ments pursuant to the outstanding emails that were part of the State De- State Department providing 15,000 ARB subpoena. Remember, this sub- partment’s Accountability Review pages of new documents to the com- poena was first issued in August of 2013 Board proceedings. mittee in August and September of last and reissued on January 28, 2015, since In addition, hundreds of pages of year. This production also fulfilled the it expired at the end of the previous emails never before seen by Congress Department’s obligation for one of the Congress. have been produced by the White two subpoenas. I would also point out that the law House. The Department of Justice and The review of these documents was requires that these records—and this is the intelligence community have also enlightening, both in what it disclosed the records from the ARB—and, Mr. produced documents never before seen and what it did not. Here is what it did Speaker, it is very important that you by Congress. disclose. For the first time, the Depart- understand this, that the law says that Further, the committee has inter- ment produced eight emails, eight to or these ‘‘records shall be separated from viewed executive branch personnel, in- from former Secretary Clinton. all other records of the Department of cluding survivors of the Benghazi ter- Additionally, the committee became State and shall be maintained under ror attacks, none of whom have ever aware that former Secretary Clinton appropriate safeguards to preserve the been interviewed by previous commit- had used a private email account to confidentiality and classification of in- tees. The committee has also inter- conduct official State Department formation.’’ viewed others who have been able to business. Importantly, the committee This means the records should have provide indispensable firsthand details did not release the existence of the pri- been sitting on a shelf somewhere, eas- of the U.S. presence in Benghazi, vate email account because of its com- ily identifiable. Unfortunately, it took Libya. mitment to investigate all the facts in them 2 years to find where this ARB We know that this is not a complete a fair and impartial manner. report was supposed to be segregated universe of information held by the ex- Here is what it didn’t disclose. From and put up. The committee continued ecutive branch. Our investigation has the review of the 15,000 pages, however, to indicate that its priority was for the uncovered new witnesses, new docu- the committee recognized that there emails from the senior State Depart- ments, and new facts related to the were significant omissions in the docu- ment personnel that were first re- Benghazi terror attacks. ments. Notably, there were very few quested in November. Ironically, the largest impediment to emails between and among former Sec- The Department’s response: it could getting this investigation done in a retary Clinton’s senior staff and the not search for these documents. In- timely manner and being able to write Secretary. stead, the Department ignored the a final, definitive accounting of what As a result, last November, the com- committee’s request; and, on April 15, happened before, during, and after the mittee requested the State Department 2015, nearly 2 years after Congress first terrorist attacks in Benghazi is the ex- produce specific documents and emails issued a subpoena for the ARB’s docu- ecutive branch itself. related to Benghazi and Libya for the ments, the State Department finally The committee has issued letters, Secretary and 10 of her senior staff. In produced more than 1,700 pages of docu- subpoenas, has threatened to hold and the 2 months following the commit- ments related to the ARB. has held public compliance hearings, tee’s request, committee staff consist- Again, instead of responding to the with slow to little to no action at all. ently relayed to the Department that committee’s request, on April 23, 2015, Take the State Department, for ex- its new top priority was all of Sec- the Department produced an additional ample—the State Department is a nec- retary Clinton’s emails. 2,500 pages of documents related to the essary focus of this investigation; yet Almost 3 months later, on February ARB. The Department has said that, their compliance posture with the com- 13, 2015, the Department produced ap- with minor exceptions, it has now ful- mittee and Congress has proved unpre- proximately 300 emails to and from the filled the requirements of that sub- dictable at best. former Secretary during her time as poena. When this committee was formed 1 the head of the State Department. Re- Notwithstanding the ARB produc- year ago, the State Department had member, these are emails of which the tion, the committee continued to press yet to fully comply with two out- State Department never possessed and the Department. Its top priority is the standing subpoenas issued in 2013 by didn’t have to look for; yet it took that documents from the original November another committee. One subpoena length of time. 2014 request and the March subpoena. dealt specifically with documents per- They didn’t produce a single docu- The State Department, however, has taining to the State Department’s Ac- ment to the committee related to the done little but talk about the breadth

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We told the Department that later, and the Department hasn’t even The Department continues to state members of the committee, including been able to answer a single one of the that it does not have the technical ca- myself, would travel to the State De- 27 questions in writing. pabilities to do such a wide search partment to view firsthand how they In addition, we have attempted on without specific search terms; yet the search for documents and have a dis- multiple occasions to direct the De- Department never used any search cussion about the shortcomings they partment toward specific key docu- terms to conduct in its search, nor has claim to have. ments that we are after. We have the Department ever suggested any But what did the Department do prioritized our subpoena from 10 names search terms to the committee. when we told them that we were com- down to 4 names, and then again down To help the committee better under- ing? They scrambled and did every- to 3 names. We have prioritized dates stand the Department’s technical capa- thing possible to deter our visit. of documents from 2 years, down to 1 bilities—or lack thereof—the com- Earlier this week, however, we did year, down to 3 months. mittee has taken several different learn more about the Department’s in- But again, here we are, 21⁄2 months steps. We asked the State Department ternal process for identifying and re- after we issued a subpoena and 6 to bring its technology expert and its viewing documents, but we didn’t get months after we first sent the letter, records officer to a meeting to discuss this information from the Department. and the Department has still not pro- how records were kept, retrieved, and Instead, we had to learn it from a law- duced any of these priority documents. produced. suit. First, we moved a foot, then we moved Specifically, we requested a meeting This past week, on May 18, the State a yard, and now we have moved our po- ‘‘with the relevant people from within Department’s Acting Director for its sition one mile, but the State Depart- the State Department who can explain Information Programs and Services ment has not budged 1 inch. in detail how the State Department filed a sworn declaration in a FOIA Mr. Speaker, I would just like to maintains its records and how it has lawsuit, the Freedom of Information show a little chart that shows the non- researched for documents pursuant to lawsuit. That declaration outlined the compliance that the State Department this committee’s November request steps the State Department had taken has done so far: and further detail the limitations of since it received approximately 55,000 On 11/18 of 2014: The committee re- the Department’s ability to fully re- pages of emails from former Secretary quests from the Secretary 10 senior of- spond to the Chairman’s document re- Clinton in December of 2014 to review ficials’ documents and emails—re- quest. These people would likely in- those documents for public release sponse, nothing. clude individuals from Legislative Af- under the Freedom of Information On 12/17, we got a response: Let’s fairs, Office of the Legal Adviser, Bu- rules. meet. No documents produced. reau of Information Resource Manage- Also, in that sworn statement, the 2/13/2015: State produced Clinton ment, and possibly the records officer State Department asserted that it had emails acquired from her attorney. and any other individual who will be dedicated, on a full-time basis, a 3/4/2015: We subpoenaed the docu- able to answer detailed questions on project manager, two case analysts, ments and emails of the 10 senior offi- the topic. This meeting will help us and nine Freedom of Information re- cials. further sequence and prioritize the in- viewers to review all 55,000 pages of The State Department response: formation and issues in the commit- emails since April. These 12 individuals Let’s meet. No documents produced. 3/26/2015: Three outstanding requests, tee’s request, as you suggested we do in are precisely the 12 FTE positions that ARB documents, 10 senior official docu- your letter of February 13 to Chairman were recently funded by the State De- ments and emails and server questions. Gowdy,’’ that the State Department partment’s $2.5 million reprogramming request. 4/10: Briefing on document retention sent us. policies and procedures. No documents We also included a list of 13 questions Let me say that again. The State De- partment repeatedly complained to the produced. to the Department to help guide the 4/14: Compliance needed on both sub- discussion. Samples of these questions committee that a lack of staff and other resources prevented it from mak- poenas. include ‘‘the size of the universe of po- 4/15: Part of ARB documents pro- ing more timely production of docu- tentially relevant hard copy and/or duced 2 years after requested. electronic field for each person from ments to the committee, so the com- 4/18: Two subpoenas outstanding. Full the data range period, keyword or mittee supported a reallocation of ARB compliance and documents. phrase searches the Department plans funds to enable the State Department Emails of 10 senior officials. to use for production,’’ and ‘‘any limi- to hire additional staff to work on doc- 4/22: Subpoenas outstanding for full tations imposed on the type of data to ument production to provide to this ARB compliance and documents and be searched.’’ committee. emails of 10 senior officials. These are some pretty straight- However, we continued to press the State response: Just beginning to as- forward questions. State Department for answers. Last sess volume of emails. No documents month, we went so far as to put in b 1345 produced. writing 27 specific questions that the 4/24/2015: Response, second part of When the State Department appeared State Department needed to answer re- ARB documents produced 2 years after for the meeting, they did not only garding its ability to produce docu- requested. bring those subject matter experts ments to the committee and the use of 4/27/2015: Reminder of priority of 10 with them, the staff they did bring the private email account by Secretary senior officials. could not answer these basic questions. Clinton. 4/29: Response: Estimate given for In fact, it was during this meeting for These were simple questions that fell volume of emails for 2 of the 10 senior the first time that the committee into three simple categories. These officials. No documents produced. learned that the State Department was categories are: the State Department’s 5/4/2015: Lack of compliance on docu- not in possession of the former Sec- initial approval, if any, of Secretary ment request is unacceptable. retary’s emails. However, there was no Clinton’s email server arrangement; Response from the State Depart- mention of her use of a private server. the State Department’s knowledge ment: State responds but fails to iden- The committee again asked the De- about this email server arrangement, tify any steps taken to produce docu- partment to meet with these individ- its attempt to retrieve her email, and ments. No documents produced. uals. Again, the Department did not the lack of candor by the Department Mr. Speaker, we have done every- provide them. At an April 10 meeting towards the committee about this, de- thing we know to do to get these docu- between committee staff and the De- spite the committee’s persistent re- ments so we can finish this investiga- partment, the State Department quests for these emails; and number 3, tion. I don’t know that anybody has brought in an individual. Yet when details of the Department’s review of any more right to know what has gone pressed by committee staff on these her emails to ensure the Department is on than the American people and espe- specific questions, the Department re- properly marshaling resources to re- cially those families of those four great fused to provide the specific answers. spond to our requests. Americans that lost their lives.

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And as we have said before, recently, 19th century economics and have, as the Council of Economic Ad- we have moved an inch, we have moved the theory of comparative advantage visers did in a recent paper. assumed a fixed level of technology— a foot, we have moved a yard, we have b 1400 moved a mile, and they have not moved no technological changes—and full em- Of course, imports can help to lower one iota. ployment. Those assumptions don’t fit So our request to them is to listen, very well in today’s world. prices for manufacturers and con- to give us the documents and let us fin- Second, one of the most critical eco- sumers. But lower prices don’t do you ish this report. nomic issues facing our country today much good if you have lost your job or Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance is growing inequality and a stagnant seen your wage decline or stagnate. of my time. middle class. Many trade economists Again, as Jeff Sachs has said, ‘‘It is true that the benefits outweigh the f believe that trade contributes to that inequality. But some try to downplay costs, leading to the argument that CONGRESSIONAL ROLE IN TRADE that fact by pointing out that other winners can compensate losers. But in POLICY factors may contribute more to the America, winners rarely compensate The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under problem, as if that means we should losers; more often than not, the win- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- not worry about the impact trade is ners attempt to trounce the losers.’’ uary 6, 2015, the gentleman from Michi- having. Consider this from Dani Mr. Speaker, the old economics mod- els are based in part on trade between gan (Mr. LEVIN) is recognized for 60 Rodrik, a Harvard University econo- countries with similar economic struc- minutes as the designee of the minor- mist: ‘‘The gains from trade look rath- tures. This is no longer the case. ity leader. er paltry compared to the redistribu- The 12 parties involved in the TPP Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, it has been tion of income . . . In an economy like negotiations—accounting for 40 percent over 12 years since the last debate over the U.S., where average tariffs are of the world GDP—include economies trade promotion authority, the last below 5 percent, a move to complete ranging from some of the world’s larg- time we considered the role of Congress free trade would reshuffle more than est market-oriented economies to some in trade negotiations. Much has $50 of income among different groups of the smallest, least developed com- changed since then: the world has for each dollar of efficiency or ‘net’ mand economies. We have never been changed; trade negotiations have gain created . . . We are talking about able to establish a level playing field changed; and the role of Congress in $50 of redistribution for every $1 of ag- with Japan—after decades of trying, trade negotiations has changed. gregate gain. It is as if we give $51 to and multiple ‘‘agreements’’ to solve We all recognize that trade can be Adam, only to leave David $50 poorer.’’ various problems—and the Japanese beneficial. The issue is not whether David Rosnick of the Center for Eco- market stands virtually closed today Congress could pass an Econ 101 class, nomic and Policy Research expects in key areas like agriculture and auto- as President George W. Bush’s chair of TPP will have a very small but positive mobiles. We have never negotiated a the Council of Economic Advisers, impact on U.S. economic growth—0.13 free trade agreement with a communist Gregory Mankiw, recently put it. The percent of GDP by 2025. However, he country like Vietnam where state- issue is whether we are going to face up notes that economists today generally owned enterprises are a major concern to the fact that our trading system agree that trade contributes to grow- and the Communist Party and the once today is much more complex than the ing economic inequality in the United so-called labor union are one and the simplistic trade model presented in an States, with estimates ranging from 10 same. Econ 101 class. to 50 percent of the total inequality The issues involved in trade negotia- A growing number of prominent growth. When he combines these two tions have also changed dramatically. economists today recognize those com- concepts, GDP growth but rising in- We are no longer simply negotiating plexities, from Nobel Laureate econo- equality from trade, he concludes: tariff levels. As Professor Jeff Sachs of mists like Joseph Stiglitz and Paul ‘‘under any reasonable assumptions Columbia University said recently, Krugman, to Columbia professor Jef- about the effect of trade on inequality, ‘‘Both TPP and TTIP would be better frey Sachs, former IMF chief econo- the median wage earner, and therefore described as multinational business mist Simon Johnson, and former White the majority of workers, suffers a net agreements involving three distinct House adviser Jared Bernstein. But too loss as a result of these trade agree- areas: international trade, cross-border many want to pretend the question of a ments.’’ In other words, the economic investment, and international business trade agreement is a ‘‘no-brainer,’’ as pie may grow slightly as a result of our regulation. Professor Mankiw suggests; or that the trade agreements, but the average The TPP negotiations cover a range benefits of trade ‘‘flows from the clas- American worker gets a smaller slice of subjects far beyond those negotiated sic theory of trade gains first ex- of that pie. in any previous multilateral negotia- pounded by David Ricardo in 1817’’— Similarly, in September The Brook- tion, concerning everything from intel- from a Council of Economic Advisers ings Institution published an economic lectual property and access to medi- report in May 2015—because, as Charles research paper by three economists, cines, to financial regulations, food Krauthammer recently wrote: ‘‘The two affiliated with the Federal Reserve safety measures, basic labor and envi- law of comparative advantage has held system, that found that trade and ronmental standards, cross-border data up nicely for 198 years.’’ globalization accounts for the vast ma- flows, and state-owned enterprises. So What do David Ricardo and Adam jority of labor’s declining share of in- the economics of trade have changed, Smith have to say about the inclusion come in the United States over the and the trade negotiations themselves of investor-state dispute settlement in past 25 years. Specifically, they found have changed, and so too has the con- our trade agreements? Nothing, to my that ‘‘increases in import exposure of gressional role. knowledge. What do they have to say U.S. businesses can explain about 3.3 In recent years some of us have had about providing a 12-year monopoly for percentage points of the 3.9 percentage to take it upon ourselves to rewrite the the sale of biologic medicines? about point decline in the U.S. payroll share rules of trade negotiations. In 2006 the need to ensure that our trading over the past quarter century.’’ when the Democrats took the majority partners meet basic labor and environ- This underscores that the substance in the U.S. House, we made it clear to mental standards? How about the issue of the trade agreements, the inter- the Bush administration that we were of currency manipulation? What does national rules, matter. Our trade not going to consider the Peru, Pan- the theory of comparative advantage agreements must be designed to shape ama, Colombia, and Korea Free Trade have to say about those issues? Abso- trade, to spread its benefits more Agreements as negotiated. Each of lutely nothing. And yet those are the broadly. them would need to be fixed.

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Sander Levin) For the first time, fully enforceable able. labor and environmental standards Over the past decade, currency manipula- would be placed in our trade agree- The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA gives up tion by foreign governments has resulted in ments on equal footing with every congressional leverage at exactly the an increase in unfairly traded imports into wrong time. Instead of pressing USTR the United States and has made it more dif- other commercial provision. The May ficult for U.S. exporters to compete in for- 10th Agreement also included impor- to get a better agreement or signaling eign markets. The practice has cost U.S. tant provisions on medicines, invest- to our negotiating partners that Con- workers between one million and five million ment, and government procurement. gress will only accept an agreement jobs—and is responsible for as much as half After decades of leading the fight to that ensures reciprocity and helps to of excess unemployment in the United include worker rights provisions in spread the benefits of trade, the Hatch- States. It has contributed to stagnant wages trade agreements, I considered at the Wyden-Ryan TPA puts Congress in the and to inequality in the United States. And time, and still do today, the May 10th it contributed to the global financial crisis.* backseat and greases the skids for an Bipartisan majorities in the House and the Agreement to be a major break- up-or-down vote after the fact. Real Senate have urged the Administration to in- through. In the case of our trade agree- congressional power is not at the end clude strong and enforceable currency obli- ments with Peru, Panama, and Colom- of the process; it is right now, when the gations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership bia, their labor laws were changed to critical outstanding issues are being (TPP), which includes a number of former come into compliance with ILO stand- currency manipulators, such as Japan. Other negotiated. ards before the Congress voted. countries interested in joining TPP in the Then in 2011, with the Korea FTA, Mr. Speaker, we must meaningfully future—such as China, Korea, and Taiwan— working on a bipartisan basis with address currency manipulation—pro- are also current or former currency manipu- lators. then-chairman Dave Camp, with Ford tracted, large-scale, official, one-way The IMF already prohibits currency ma- Motor, and the UAW, we urged the intervention in the currency markets nipulation and has developed guidelines to Obama administration to go back and to weaken a currency for the purpose define when it occurs. The problem is that renegotiate the specific automotive of boosting exports and limiting im- the IMF lacks an enforcement mechanism. market opening measures with Korea. ports. Currency manipulation has cost I have proposed taking the existing IMF And they did so, helping to garner guidelines, building upon them, and estab- the U.S. millions of jobs over the past lishing an enforcement mechanism through broad bipartisan support in Congress. decade and a half. Many people had Mr. Speaker, we established the foun- the TPP. Other groups and economists, such trouble finding new jobs or had to ac- as the American Automotive Policy Council dation for progressive trade policy. We cept jobs at lower wages. (AAPC) and Fred Bergsten of the Peterson saw the value of intense congressional Institute, have tabled similar proposals. involvement to improve trade agree- China manipulated its currency most Economists on the right and left support in- ments. We want to make sure it is dramatically in this time period, accu- cluding currency disciplines in TPP. And the built upon, not eroded. mulating the largest stock of foreign Commission on Inclusive Prosperity recently Mr. Speaker, now we are facing the exchange reserves the world has ever stated: ‘‘New trade agreements should ex- largest multilateral trade negotiations known. In earlier episodes, Japan, plicitly include enforceable disciplines against currency manipulation that appro- since the Uruguay Round. The TPP has South Korea, and others manipulated the potential to raise standards and priately tie mutual trade preferences to mu- their currencies on a protracted, grand tual recognition that exchange rates should open new markets for U.S. businesses, scale. Japan’s currency manipulation not be allowed to subsidize one party’s ex- workers, and farmers—or lock in weak and other trade-distorting practices ports at the expense of others.’’ Currency standards, uncompetitive practices, kept its auto and other markets closed manipulation must become a subject in the and a system that does not spread the TPP negotiations. while Japan had access to a very open benefits of trade, affecting the pay- A chief concern about including strong and checks of American families. Once the U.S. market. This one-way trade deci- enforceable currency disciplines in TPP is U.S. lowers its own tariffs as broadly mated the U.S. tool and die industry that U.S. monetary policy could be success- fully challenged by our trading partners, as contemplated in TPP, we will no and seriously injured other segments of the auto industry, including U.S. auto- given that our expansionary monetary policy longer have the leverage to bring about (in the form of ‘quantitative easing’) may lasting change in other countries. makers themselves. have had the secondary effect of weakening In January, I described what I be- The International Monetary Fund the dollar. What follows is a factual response lieved to be an effective way to resolve has up-to-date guidelines that define to that concern. outstanding issues in the TPP negotia- currency manipulation and are in- Again, my proposal is to take the IMF tions. I believed that achieving these guidelines and make them enforceable. tended to prevent it. There is nothing Under the IMF guidelines, currency manipu- outcomes could lead to a landmark wrong with the spirit or even the letter TPP agreement worthy of major bipar- lation is about government interventions in of those guidelines. Unfortunately, the the foreign exchange markets, not about tisan support and mine. Unfortunately, IMF cannot enforce those guidelines other policies that may have a secondary im- in 4 months, none of these suggestions because currency manipulators are pact on foreign exchange rates. The IMF has been taken on by our negotiators. guidelines clearly distinguish between cur- Unfortunately, Mr. Speaker, the able to essentially stall action in that rency manipulation—government interven- Hatch-Wyden-Ryan trade promotion forum. tion in foreign exchange markets—and mon- authority fails to put TPP on the right Arguments that prohibiting currency etary policy. track or to help Congress do so. Chair- manipulation in TPP is impossible, for Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agree- ment states that ‘‘each member shall . . . man RYAN and Senator CRUZ wrote an technical or political reasons, remind avoid manipulating exchange rates . . . to op-ed entitled, ‘‘Putting Congress in us of previous claims about trade gain an unfair competitive advantage over Charge on Trade.’’ Senator HATCH de- agreements not being able to help de- other members.’’ The IMF has gone on to clared TPA to include ‘‘strict negoti- fend forests or discourage child labor. provide seven factors in its Guidelines to de- ating objectives’’ that give the Amer- For example, some people—prominent termine whether a country is manipulating ican people a voice on trade priorities. people—have asserted that U.S. mone- its currency. The following review of each factor identified in those guidelines dem- But saying it is so doesn’t make it so. tary policy would be put at risk if cur- On all the major issues in the nego- onstrates that U.S. monetary policy, includ- rency is included in TPP. I responded tiations, the negotiating objectives are ing quantitative easing, cannot be described to that argument in a highly detailed as a form of currency manipulation. obsolete or woefully inadequate. They blog months ago. Factor 1: Protracted Large-Scale Interven- are basically a wish list. And even tion, in One Direction, in Currency Markets. worse, at the end of the negotiation, Mr. Speaker, I would like to include The United States intervenes in the cur- TPA allows the President to certify that in the RECORD. rency market less than almost any other

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We need strong and euro was introduced and concerns grew over The United States has one of the least re- enforceable disciplines in TPP to help pre- the euro’s significant depreciation against strictive regulatory structures in the world vent that from happening. concerning the free flow of capital. In fact, the dollar); and March 18, 2011 (in connection ENDNOTE the World Economic Forum ranks the United with a Japanese earthquake and tsunami). * China’s currency manipulation ‘‘is argu- These three interventions over nearly 20 States first in the world in terms of capital account liberalization and second in the ably the most important cause of the finan- years cannot be described as ‘‘protracted’’ cial crisis. Starting around the middle of interventions. Compare this record with, for world under a more general ‘financial devel- opment’ index. this decade, China’s cheap currency led it to example, China’s interventions over the past Factor 4: Encouragement of Capital Flows run a massive trade surplus. The earnings decade, which have occurred almost daily, through Monetary Policy for Balance of Pay- from that surplus poured into the United and almost always in the same direction, to ments Purposes. States. The result was the mortgage bub- weaken their currency. This is the only guideline that even men- ble.’’ Sebastian Mallaby, ‘‘What OPEC The circumstances surrounding these three tions monetary policy. And while the United Teaches China,’’ Washington Post op-ed interventions are consistent with the Fed- States—and every other country in the (Jan. 2009). The Bush Administration White eral Reserve’s Foreign Currency Directive: world—does have a monetary policy, the pur- House also drew the connection: ‘‘the Presi- interventions ‘‘shall generally be directed at pose of U.S. monetary policy is neither to dent highlighted a factor that economists countering disorderly market conditions.’’ encourage capital flows nor to achieve a bal- agree on: that the most significant factor They are therefore not consistent with the ance in payments. The goals of U.S. mone- leading to the housing crisis was cheap objective of ‘‘gaining an unfair competitive tary policy are spelled out in the Federal Re- money flowing into the U.S. from the rest of advantage’’ over its trading partners, which serve Act, which specifies that the Board of the world, so that there was no natural re- is what currency manipulation is about. In Governors and the Federal Open Market straint on flush lenders to push loans on fact, the IMF recommends and encourages Committee should seek ‘‘to promote effec- Americans in risky ways. This flow of funds members to intervene ‘‘to counter disorderly tively the goals of maximum employment, into the U.S. was unprecedented.’’ State- conditions.’’ It is also worth noting that in stable prices, and moderate long-term inter- ment by White House Press Secretary Dana these three instances, the United States co- est rates.’’ Perino (Dec. 2008). Most of the cheap money ordinated its intervention with the other Indeed, the IMF has explicitly supported flowing into the United States came from countries involved, again demonstrating U.S. monetary policy (including each round foreign governments (not the private sector) that the action was not taken to gain a com- of quantitative easing since the ‘‘Great Re- accumulating foreign exchange reserves and petitive advantage. Indeed, in all three cases cession’’). As the IMF said in its most recent other official assets. See Joseph E. Gagnon, the other country requested the intervention report ‘‘[IMF] Directors agreed that the cur- ‘‘Global Imbalances and Foreign Asset Ex- rent highly accommodative stance of mone- of the United States. pansion by Developing-Economy Central tary policy is appropriate, consistent with While the United States has a flexible ex- Banks,’’ Peterson Institute for International the Federal Reserve’s objectives of max- change rate (i.e., it lets the market deter- Economics (Mar. 2012). mine its value), it is also important to note imum employment and price stability.’’ The that the IMF Guidelines do not prevent IMF has also noted that U.S. monetary pol- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I have seen other countries from establishing a fixed or icy has been good for other nations (‘positive no serious rebuttal of the points I made managed exchange rate. The Guidelines only spillover effects’) because it has helped to in that post or to similar and related provide that the rate cannot be set at a con- sustain global growth. Similarly, the G-20 points made by Simon Johnson, Fred sistently artificially low level (i.e., countries (which includes China, Japan, Korea, the Bergsten, and many other notable United States, and three other TPP coun- may engage in ‘‘protracted, large scale’’ economists ranging from Art Laffer to interventions, so long as all of these inter- tries) has distinguished between monetary policy and exchange rate policy—and has Paul Krugman. Nevertheless, those ventions are not all in the same ‘‘direc- who oppose currency disciplines con- tion’’). recognized ‘‘the support that has been pro- Factor 2: Excessive Accumulation of For- vided to the global economy in recent years tinue to raise this false argument. eign Exchange Reserves. from accommodative monetary policies, in- Mr. Speaker, TPP should address in- Despite the fact that the United States has cluding unconventional monetary policies.’’ stances in which countries buy large the largest or second largest economy in the Factor 5: Fundamental Exchange Rate amounts of foreign assets over long pe- world, the United States holds fewer foreign Misalignment. If anything, the U.S. dollar is properly val- riods of time to prevent an apprecia- exchange reserves than Thailand, Algeria, ued or even overvalued, not undervalued, ac- tion of their exchange rate despite run- and Saudi Arabia, among others. Further, cording to the most recent IMF data and es- ning a large current account surplus. China has 25 times as many foreign exchange timates. Further, given the continued weak- The Federal Reserve does not engage in reserves (nearly $4 trillion) as the United ening of the yen and euro, many expect the States ($126 billion). such practices. That is why the U.S. al- dollar to further strengthen in value in 2015. ready agreed to and even insisted upon Economists generally use four bench- Factor 6: Long and Sustained Current Ac- marks, cited by Treasury in 2006 and 2014 re- count Surpluses. what is in the current IMF guidelines. ports, to determine whether a country’s re- The United States has had just one current And now there is the claim that in- serves are excessive. U.S. reserves are well account surplus since 1981. In fact, the cluding currency disciplines in TPP below each benchmark: United States has been running large current would be a poison pill and that our Benchmark #1—Reserves may be excessive account and trade deficits for almost four trading partners would walk away from if they exceed 100% of short-term external decades. Indeed, those imbalances are a debt (commonly referred to as the ‘‘Guidotti- the table. There is no way to accu- major cause of concern to many econo- rately judge this issue until it is prop- Greenspan Rule’’). U.S. reserves are equal to mists—and currency manipulation by other 2% of its short-term external debt ($1.2 tril- countries has contributed substantially to erly brought to the negotiating table. lion). If only taking into account debt de- the U.S. trade deficits in recent years. To the contrary, the fact is that the nominated in foreign currencies, U.S. re- Factor 7: Large External Sector administration says this only creates serves would equal 38% of short-term debt. Vulnerabilities from Private Capital Flows. the risk of a self-fulfilling prophecy. Note, however, that this benchmark was de- While the United States does have external signed with emerging markets in mind, not sector vulnerabilities (i.e., private and public b 1415 the U.S. economy. sector debt owed to foreigners), as reflected It is irresponsible to make this By way of comparison, China’s reserves are in the large current account deficit, much of claim. Indeed, our trading partners in about 700% (i.e., seven times greater than) those vulnerabilities stem from purchases of TPP would greatly benefit from these its short-term external debt. U.S. debt by foreign governments—not pri- Benchmark #2—Reserves are excessive if vate capital flows. And much of those pur- disciplines. Many of them are the vic- they exceed 5–20% of money supply, com- chases by foreign governments are the result tims of manipulation in every bit as monly referred to as M2. U.S. reserves are of foreign government intervention in the much as we are. 1.1% of U.S. M2 ($11.7 trillion). China’s re- currency markets that result in the accumu- A progressive trade agreement for serves are 43% of its M2. lation of foreign reserves. Thus, if anything, workers and the middle class must ad- Benchmark #3—Reserves are excessive if this factor, like Factor 6, tends to suggest dress currency manipulation, which they exceed 20% of GDP. U.S. reserves are that the United States is a casualty of other has caused millions of job losses and less than 1% of U.S. GDP (around $17 tril- governments’ currency manipulation, not contributed to waste stagnation over lion). China’s reserves are 42% of its GDP. that it is manipulating itself. Benchmark #4—Reserves are excessive if the last decade. President Obama is they exceed 3–4 months of imports. U.S. re- The IMF Guidelines demonstrate that the right that we should write the rules serves equal less than a single month of U.S. United States is not manipulating its cur- and not accept the status quo; but, if

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Absent a change in sial. an environmentally sensitive area. course, the final TPP text is likely to Rules of origin define the extent to Other investment disputes involve provide less access to affordable medi- which inputs from outside the TPP re- ‘‘plain packaging’’ of tobacco products cines than provided under the May 10 gion—for example, China—can be in- in Australia aimed at protecting public agreement. My staff has just reviewed corporated into an end product for that health and pharmaceutical patent re- a new version of the text that raises product to still be entitled to pref- quirements in Canada. This issue is re- some serious new questions; but even erential/duty-free treatment under the ceiving heightened scrutiny among ne- the last version of the text raised seri- agreement. gotiators and from a broad range of in- ous concerns. The rule should be restrictive enough terested parties. For example, developing countries to ensure that the benefits of the Some of our TPP partners do not would likely be required to ‘‘graduate’’ agreement accrue to the parties to the support ISDS or are seeking safeguards to more restrictive intellectual prop- agreement. The automotive rule of ori- to ensure that nations preserve their erty rights standards before they be- gin in TPP should be at least as strin- right to regulate. The Economist mag- come developed, a clear inconsistency gent as the rule in NAFTA, given that azine, the Cato Institute, and the Gov- with May 10. There are also a number TPP involves all three of the NAFTA ernment of Germany—the birthplace of of concerns that the TPP agreement countries, plus nine others. ISDS—have also recently expressed will restrict access to medicines in the The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA bill pro- concerns with ISDS. U.S. and other developed countries, for vides no guidance whatsoever on any As far back as 2007, when the May 10 example, by encouraging second pat- rule of origin on any product in the agreement was reached, we recognized ents on similar products, by having TPP negotiations. It appears that the growing concerns over investment and long periods of data exclusivity for bio- U.S. and Japan will agree that Japan ISDS. We insisted that our trade agree- logic medicines, by allowing drug com- will reduce tariffs, but never eliminate ments with Peru, Panama, Colombia, panies to challenge government pricing them, on hundreds of agricultural prod- and Korea include new preambular lan- and reimbursement decisions. ucts, far more carve-outs than under guage clarifying that the investment Oxfam, a coalition of 17 international any U.S. trade agreement in the past. obligations in those agreements are development organizations, recently Canada, on the other hand, has not not invented to provide foreign inves- said: put any offer on the table for dairy tors with greater substantive rights TPP would do more to undermine access to products, which is causing some con- than investors have under U.S. law. affordable medicines than any previous U.S. cern in the dairy industry. Over the past few years, our concerns trade agreement, and the intellectual prop- The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA bill has over the investment text and ISDS erty provisions in TPP reverse the positive step taken under the May 10 agreement in as its objective, ‘‘reducing or elimi- have become even greater. Neverthe- 2007 . . . and thus are a step backwards for nating’’ tariffs on agricultural prod- less, our negotiators have refused to in- public health. ucts; thus even Japan’s opening offer, clude the May 10 preambular language And amFAR, the Foundation for to reduce but never eliminate tariffs on in TPP, and the text of the investment AIDS Research, said this: nearly 600 products, satisfied this ob- chapter in TPP is basically the same Our gains in reducing global HIV infections jective, demonstrating that it is mean- model as adopted 10 years ago, even would never have been realized if the pro- ingless. though conditions have changed dra- posed provisions under the TPP were the in- The TPP negotiations are taking a matically in the past 10 years and calls tellectual property standard in 2001. different approach on environment for changes to or elimination of the For most of the past 15 years, our than we did in the May 10 agreement chapter have intensified. trade deficit with Japan has been sec- and in our FTAs with Peru, Panama, Despite proposals to include new ond only to our deficit with China, and Colombia, and Korea, where we stated safeguards in the ISDS mechanism, the over two-thirds of the current deficit is simply that each country was obligated administration has not made any at- in automotive products. to implement seven multilateral envi- tempts to incorporate them. Japan has long had the most closed ronment agreements. The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA invest- automotive market of any industri- TPP negotiators are trying to build ment negotiating objective is the same alized country, despite repeated efforts the same obligations from scratch, and as it was 12 years ago and, again, is ob- by U.S. negotiators over decades to we still do not know if they have suc- solete. open it. At a minimum, the U.S. should ceeded. Words like ‘‘endeavor’’ and TPP does not ensure compliance by not open its market further to Japa- ‘‘take steps to’’ are not going to lead to TPP parties that have labor laws and nese imports, through the phaseout of the revolutionary changes we have practices that fall short of inter- tariffs, until we have time to see been told to expect. national standards contained in the whether Japan has truly opened its The President said at Nike recently May 10 agreement, even though TPP is market. that the TPP environmental chapter expected to include the May 10 lan- The administration has not stated a would ‘‘help us do things that haven’t guage. specific period of time for when the been done before.’’ Actually, we have Vietnam presents the greatest chal- phaseout in U.S. tariffs for autos, done these things before. In May 10, lenge we have ever had in ensuring trucks, and auto parts would begin or Peru included a special annex on defor- compliance. Workers there are prohib- when they would end. The parties are estation. It needs more vigorous en- ited from joining any union inde- also still working to address certain forcement. pendent of the Communist Party. nontariff barriers that Japan utilizes The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA bill is While the administration is discussing to close their market. obsolete in providing instructions since these issues with Vietnam, Members of The Hatch-Wyden-Ryan TPA bill the TPP is already taking a different Congress and stakeholder advisers have broadly states that the U.S. should approach. The TPA bill also does not not yet seen any proposal to address ‘‘expand competitive market opportu- address whether or how climate change these critical areas. nities for export of goods.’’ Such a issues should be handled in TPP, an On a recent trip to Vietnam, I met a broad negotiating objective provides no issue raised by other countries in the woman who had been thrown in jail for guidance regarding how to truly open TPP negotiations. 4 years for trying to organize workers the Japanese automotive market. There are now more cases of private into an independent union. We cannot On the related issue of rules of ori- investors challenging environmental, simply have the right written obliga- gin, there are a number of rules of ori- health, and other regulations in na- tion in the agreement and expect that

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They cannot see the proposals Panama, and Colombia. I am not informed of any consistency of our trading partners. It is very dif- The administration also does not plan that would detail the changes ficult, if not impossible, for them to make available to Members of Congress Mexico needs to make to their laws. provide negotiating advice if they can’t any ‘‘consistency plan’’ they are dis- TPP negotiators are also working on know what the other side is seeking. cussing with Vietnam so that we can disciplines for state-owned enterprises, Moreover, personal office staff with top evaluate the changes to Vietnamese or SOEs. Countries that rely heavily on secret security clearances still cannot laws and practices they are seeking. state-controlled and state-funded en- see the negotiating text until the Mem- From what I understand, any plan terprises are able to give those cham- ber is present. will fall far short of bringing Vietnam pions an enormous and unfair advan- Let me say a few more words about into compliance with basic ILO stand- tage over private companies that com- this. ards, as required under the May 10 pete against them in the marketplace. I am not at all confident that our ne- gotiators are sharing with Members of agreement. For example, I am con- The TPP would include disciplines on Congress or the stakeholder advisers cerned Vietnam may refuse to allow in- SOEs that are expected in language to all of the texts that are being ex- dustrywide unions to form, a clear in- go beyond anything we have ever in- changed with other TPP countries. For consistency with ILO standards. Our cluded in past agreements, but the ex- example, we know our negotiators, as I tent to which an SOE provision will negotiators also have refused to accept have said, have been discussing a labor help to level the playing field will be our suggestion that an independent consistency plan with Vietnam for determined by the degree to which par- panel be established from the begin- many months now at least, but there is ties seek very broad, country-specific ning to ensure compliance with the still no text for Members of Congress labor obligations and expedite a dis- carve-outs for particular SOEs. As con- to review. This is one of the major out- pute. cerning, the definition of ‘‘SOEs’’ is too standing issues in TPP, and yet there Without such a structure, future narrow, allowing enterprises that are is no text to review despite the fact cases will need to be built from scratch effectively controlled by foreign gov- that USTR has told us for at least a by outside groups and submitted to the ernments—but where the government year now that the negotiations were U.S. Government, a process which has owns less than 50 percent of the nearly complete. At a recent meeting taken several years for the Department shares—to circumvent the obligations. to discuss Vietnam, it was classified so of Labor to act on in Honduras and There are several other TPP issues that the status of negotiations on this Guatemala. that need to be addressed. Food safety issue cannot be discussed publicly. The President said recently that is one of them. There is a very broad Many of us left less confident that Vietnam ‘‘would even have to protect consensus that not enough resources there has been any progress in the ne- workers’ freedom to form unions, for are being devoted to ensure the safety gotiations. the first time,’’ but the TPP that of our imports. What are we going to Or take currency manipulation. For USTR is negotiating seems far from en- do about this issue? It is a real issue in years, literally, we have pressed what suring those words will become real. the debate. Unfortunately, specific por- the administration’s position is on the tions of the negotiations and the short- b 1430 issue given that majorities in both the comings in TPP are often difficult to House and the Senate have urged that Mexico also has a long way to go. discuss because the documents are strong and enforceable currency dis- Americans know that Mexico competes classified. ciplines be included in TPP. For years, in manufacturing. According to Pro- I have not argued that the entire ne- the administration said it was still de- fessor Harley Shaiken at UC Berkeley: gotiations should be open to the public. liberating on the issue and had no an- ‘‘Under NAFTA, the auto industry in I understand that, in a wide range of swer. Now, when pushed through the Mexico has grown rapidly, and it is in contexts, from peace negotiations to TPA debate in Congress, the adminis- the midst of an unprecedented expan- labor negotiations, it is widely as- tration claims that they could not pos- sion. Mexico assembled over 3 million sumed that negotiations at times need sibly include enforceable disciplines in vehicles in 2013—more than Canada— to be held behind closed doors, and at TPP because they would be a poison and exported over 80 percent of them, this point, I am not convinced that pill. mostly to the U.S. Global automakers trade negotiations are different. The Finally, I do not understand why the plan to invest $6.8 billion in Mexico be- negotiators need to communicate fre- administration is selectively able to tween 2013 and 2015. As a result, Mexico quently and effectively with stake- reveal to the public certain aspects is on track to become the leading holders to ensure that they are seeking that they think the public will like, source of imported vehicles for the U.S. the right provisions in negotiations. In but those of us who have concerns can- market by 2015, surpassing both Can- a number of respects, our negotiators not reveal them. We have examples of ada and Mexico. Moreover, Mexico ex- were not doing that when the TPP ne- officials revealing to the press very ported $44.8 billion in auto parts to the gotiations were in the early or even specific things from the negotiating U.S. last year, more than Japan, Korea, not so early stages. text, like when tariffs will be elimi- and Germany combined.’’ Thanks to constant pressure from nated on a particular product. In my The wage rate in Mexico is about 20 Members of Congress over the past sev- view, as to the Environment Chapter, percent of a comparable rate in the eral years, we have made some progress the problem with that chapter is that U.S. in this regard. For example, just a cou- many of the verbs used in those obliga- The administration likes to say that ple of years ago, USTR refused to share tions—the essence of the commit- TPP will renegotiate NAFTA. I am all the bracketed text—laying out the po- ments—are very weak, but I, presum- for that, but, again, words in the agree- sitions of various parties—with any ably, can’t tell you what those verbs ment are not enough. Mexico has to Member of Congress. We got them to are. change their laws and their practices. change that. Much more recently, they So one has a hard time under- For example, they have to get rid of so- refused to let staff from personal of- standing the rationale for this process. called ‘‘protection contracts’’ that fices assist their Members with the The way it has been handled by the ad- serve to block real representation in text even where the staff member had a ministration does not make Members the workplace, and they need to fun- top secret security clearance. We got and other key parties real participants damentally reform or replace the con- them to change that. with a meaningful role, understanding ciliation and arbitration boards that Still, there remain unreasonable and and impacting decisions undertaken in are responsible for resolving disputes burdensome restrictions on access to this important negotiation.

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It gives the President a great ly negotiated TPP agreement will not that we are demanding the best deal; deal of latitude in deciding which be placed on a fast track. and, in a number of areas, I think these agreements to negotiate with whatever Regrettably, our substitute amend- countries will welcome the improve- trading partners the President wants ment was blocked in committee based ments I have suggested. and covering whatever subject the on a highly questionable procedural de- At the end of the day, the goal is to President wants. termination from the chair. In essence, achieve a Trans-Pacific Partnership Recently, Senator ELIZABETH WAR- while the Republican majority was free worthy of support, a TPP that spreads REN drew heavy criticism for express- to mark up a bill that was in both the the benefits of trade to the broadest ing the concern that TPA could be used jurisdiction of our committee and the swath of the American public and ad- by a Republican President to under- Rules Committee, we were denied the dresses trade’s negative impacts. That mine Dodd-Frank. The concern was dis- right to do the very same thing. Our is really what this negotiation is all missed as speculative and desperate, chair was concerned about stepping on about. This is what really, really very but as explained below, the concern is the jurisdiction of the Rules Com- much motivates my concern to get genuine and legitimate. mittee, and yet the Rules Committee TPP right, not to give away our lever- In ongoing trade agreement negotia- has waived jurisdiction over the TPA age until TPP is correct. tions to establish a TTIP, European of- bill. Voting now for TPA, when there is so ficials, U.S. and European banks, and As is often the case with trade de- much yet to be done to make TPP some congressional Republicans have bates, they become about something right, essentially gives away our lever- expressed an interest in harmonizing they are not. This debate is not about age, essentially is a kind of a blank U.S. and EU financial services in a way being for TPP or against. I am for the check to the administration. I feel so that would water down U.S. laws and right TPP, and that is why I want Con- deeply about the importance of trade, regulations. Similarly, some Repub- gress to be in a position to press nego- the importance of getting it right, that lican Presidential candidates have ex- tiators to secure a better outcome. I really urge that should be our focus. pressed an interest in weakening or in This debate is not about letting So I urge my colleagues not to give repealing Dodd-Frank, although not China write the rules. I wrote the away our leverage, not to vote for TPA simply through the TTIP negotiations. amendments to the bill granting China until TPP is done correctly. That is Of course, doing so through TTIP nego- PNTR to try and ensure China did not the challenge before us. That is the tiations would give the President the write the rules when they entered the challenge likely to be before the House excuse that agreeing to weaken Dodd- WTO. of Representatives the week after next. Frank was simply part of a quid pro That is a challenge that we must sur- b 1445 quo to get something we wanted from mount. That is a challenge that we Europe. This debate is not about isola- must meet. That is a reflection of the According to an article from Polit- tionism. Neither I nor any colleague of years of many of us in trying to make ico: ‘‘White House and pro-trade offi- mine is arguing that we should pull up trade be put on the right track. cials on the Hill say that the fast-track the drawbridge and isolate ourselves. That motivated us years ago when we bill currently before Congress includes Indeed, most of us who currently op- put together the May 10 agreement; language that expressly forbids chang- pose TPA right now have demonstrated that motivated us when we negotiated ing U.S. law without congressional ac- on a broad range of issues that we are the agreement with Peru, we who nego- tion.’’ But this language is nothing internationalists, perhaps more so than tiated it. That is our dedication. We new. Legislation to implement trade those who support TPA. support trade when expanded trade is agreements typically includes similar This debate is not about national se- shaped so that all benefit. That is not language. The purpose of the language curity or the pivot to Asia. I under- true today of this TPP, and therefore I is simply to make clear that, under stand the national security issues. In- hope my colleagues will join together U.S. law, our trade agreements do not deed, what happened was years ago in voting ‘‘no’’ on TPA until TPP is have ‘‘direct effect’’ and are not ‘‘self- Wilbur Mills said let’s take trade nego- gotten right. That is our goal; that is executing,’’ meaning that domestic tiations out of the State Department our purpose—that is our only purpose— laws and regulations need to be amend- and put them in USTR in order to be and I think that is our challenge, and I ed to give effect to any obligation in an sure that the economic advantages hope the week after next we are going international agreement. were not traded away for political ad- to meet it. Implementing bills typically make vantages. I yield back the balance of my time. changes to U.S. tariff laws to comply In the world today, I don’t see how a f with the tariff obligations of trade trade agreement can be in our national agreements, but some implementing security interest if it isn’t in our eco- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM bills make more substantial, behind- nomic interest. Fifty years ago, when The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. the-border changes to U.S. laws to the U.S. was an economic superpower, RUSSELL). Under the Speaker’s an- comply with the obligations in our unlike any other nation in the world, nounced policy of January 6, 2015, the trade agreements. That has been true maybe we could grant our trading part- Chair recognizes the gentleman from of changes to U.S. patent laws and ners disproportionate and nonrecip- West Virginia (Mr. MOONEY) for 30 min- changes to the Immigration and Na- rocal conditions in exchange for polit- utes. tionality Act. ical advantages. That is what Wilbur Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. With all of these concerns in mind— Mills said. That is not the case today. Speaker, America is a beacon of hope and, above all, my determination to do Our economic security is critical to our and opportunity to the world for a rea- everything I can to get TPP in shape to national security. son. Our military veterans, whom we garner broad, bipartisan support in Proponents of TPA are trying to sell honor this Monday during Memorial Congress—the Ways and Means Demo- TPA by selling TPP itself. Unfortu- Day, put their lives on the line for our crats offered a substitute amendment nately, that is the problem. TPP is not freedoms and constitutional rights. during the markup of the TPA bill. yet on the right track. It has not Our Founders put in place a Constitu- That amendment, the Right Track for earned ‘‘the most progressive trade tion that is inspired by the funda- TPP Act, includes negotiating instruc- agreement in history’’ moniker that mental Judeo-Christian belief that tions, not merely ‘‘negotiating objec- the President has given it. The best men and women are created in God’s tives’’ like the TPA bill, on each of the course for Congress is to withhold fast image, with the right to life, property, 12 major outstanding issues, some of track until we know TPP is on a better freedom to worship, and carry out their

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY7.062 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H3556 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 21, 2015 religious convictions without govern- in Phoenix, Arizona, was jailed and I believe that this Congress must be ment interference or persecution. fined $12,000 for hosting a Bible study a Congress of action in defending reli- We may take this idea for granted meeting in his private home. They out- gious freedoms. I understand that my today, with 250 years of history at our rageously claimed it violated zoning good friend and colleague from Idaho, backs, but at the time of our Nation’s and fire code ordinances. Mr. LABRADOR, is working on a bill to founding, the idea of religious freedom Five men in Richmond, Virginia, protect institutions and individuals was radical. The world was a different were threatened with arrest by local who believe that marriage is between place then. God-fearing, peaceful citi- police officers for sharing their faith one man and one woman. I support this zens around the world were commonly on a public sidewalk. effort, and I look forward to being an persecuted for their beliefs. They were The University of Missouri threat- original cosponsor when he introduces tortured and thrown in prison without ened to withhold a student’s diploma the bill. a fair hearing. In short, they did not because she refused to participate in a I am also a proud cosponsor of the have freedom. These are rights and class assignment that required her to Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, freedoms that many in our country write a letter to the Missouri legislator which will ensure that adoption and take for granted. They were denied in support of homosexual adoption. foster care providers are not excluded what our Founders held to be basic In a New York hospital, a pro-life by States for offering their services human rights. nurse was coerced into providing a based on their religious beliefs. Unfor- So at a great risk to themselves and late-term abortion, even though her tunately, some States have already their families, but with deeply held op- workplace had agreed in writing to begun punishing faith-based organiza- timism for a new and better future, honor her religious beliefs. tions that provide these services be- they sailed the Atlantic Ocean for the And in the beautiful Second Congres- cause of their religious beliefs. These shores of the New World, for America. sional District of West Virginia, which religious freedom protections are need- Here they planted a new society I have the honor of representing, Joe ed now, and I hope they will be allowed based on freedom. Centuries later, we Holland, a businessowner, is currently a vote in this Chamber. in this legislative body, are the guard- being pushed to violate his religious We can’t do this alone. We do need ians of this legacy. We are here to ad- views and values by an ObamaCare reg- the President, President Obama, to vance freedom and protect liberty. But ulation that requires him to provide join with us to protect religious free- we must be vigilant in this task. abortifacient drugs to his employees as dom. The President said on June 26, President Ronald Reagan once said: a part of so-called health care. A regu- Freedom is never more than one genera- 2013, regarding the U.S. Supreme Court lation commonly known as the HHS decision to strike down the Defense of tion away from extinction. We didn’t pass it mandate requires him to provide the to our children in the bloodstream. It must Marriage Act the following about reli- be fought for, protected, and handed on for drugs or face a penalty of $100 per day gious freedom: ‘‘On an issue as sen- them to do the same, or one day we will per employee. For a company of 150 sitive as this, knowing that Americans spend our sunset years telling our children employees, that is about $5.5 million a hold a wide range of views based on and our children’s children what it was once year, or about $36,000 per employee. deeply held beliefs, maintaining our like in the United States where men were These are just a few of the alarming Nation’s commitment to religious free- free. stories about the religious freedoms of dom is also vital.’’ I agree with President Reagan, and peaceful, God-fearing Americans being that is why I rise today. Our basic free- snatched away by a government that b 1500 doms are under attack. We must stand has lost its way. It is no coincidence If the President really believes that up and fight. We don’t need to search that the very First Amendment to the religious freedom is ‘‘vital,’’ he must long to find the wreckage of a society United States Constitution says: ‘‘Con- back his words up with action. That that does not value freedom. gress shall make no law respecting an hasn’t happened. In fact, just the oppo- I recently met with a group of con- establishment of religion, or prohib- site has occurred, with the administra- stituents, Syrian Americans who live iting the free exercise thereof; or tion’s attack on the Religious Freedom in Charleston, West Virginia. Many of abridging the freedom of speech, or of Restoration Act, which attacks those them have family members and loved the press, or the right of the people who believe in religious freedom, ones in Syria. Their stories provide a peaceably to assemble, and to petition through its HHS mandate and its at- strong warning to us. In Syria, a cruel the government for a redress of griev- tack on the Defense of Marriage Act. and brutal dictator, al-Assad, is at- ances.’’ He is not protecting religious freedom. tempting to silence opposing views. He Religious freedom was protected in We have to do that here. has resorted to chemical weapon at- the First Amendment to the Constitu- We have a sacred obligation to pass tacks on his own people. He has gunned tion. Our Forefathers valued that. on to our children and grandchildren a down his own citizens. He has bombed They knew what could happen if we country that has the same love for lib- hospitals and apartment complexes full didn’t protect our religious freedom. erty and religious freedom as the one of women and children. We can learn We must take action and recommit we inherited, but this won’t happen on an important lesson from Syria: once ourselves to this basic right. Congress its own. We need to stand up and fight tyranny grabs hold, it will grow and actually has taken action in the past with courage and conviction, fight on a bipartisan basis. In 1993, Congress expand its reach. And the consequences right here and right now. can be drastic. In Syria, 4 out of 5 peo- passed the Religious Freedom Restora- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ple live in poverty, more than 200,000 tion Act, signed by President Clinton. of my time. have been killed, a million wounded, The law says the government should f and more than 3 million have fled the not force anyone to violate their sin- country. cere religious beliefs, whether those be- HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW But we should not be so arrogant as liefs are considered widely shared or Mr. MOONEY of West Virginia. Mr. to think that our liberties here at not. This legislation unanimously Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that home in the United States are safe. passed this Chamber, United States when the House adjourns today, it ad- The evidence that our basic freedoms House of Representatives, and it passed journ to meet at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. are under siege is growing, and I would the Senate by a vote of 97–3 on October The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there like to share just a few stories that 27, 1993. objection to the request of the gen- have recently come to my attention. The broad support is because the leg- tleman from West Virginia? For example, an 8-year-old second islation simply affirms our constitu- There was no objection. grade student in a New Jersey public tionally endowed rights. But now sup- f school wanted to sing ‘‘Awesome God’’ port for this formerly bipartisan, wide- at her after-school talent show, but she ly supported law is eroding to the point PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY was told she couldn’t because of the that it has come under attack around OF ALBERT MELVIN MILLER song’s religious lyrics. the country, the recent events in Indi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under The Arizona Republic reported in ana being the recent highest profile ex- the Speaker’s announced policy of Jan- July of 2012 that the pastor of a church ample. uary 6, 2015, the Chair recognizes the

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A bill to amend title 38, United Melvin was a well-known political States Code, to extend the Yellow Ribbon helped create many programs sup- G.I. Education Enhancement Program to and community leader in the city of porting caregivers and young mothers cover recipients of Marine Gunnery Sergeant Alexandria, Virginia. One of his crown- in local high schools and Northern Vir- John David Fry scholarship, and for other ing achievements was his work with ginia Community College. purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- the Alexandria Redevelopment and I offer my condolences to his family fairs. Housing Authority, protecting and ex- and all the people who have been af- By Mr. ROTHFUS (for himself, Mr. panding affordable housing programs fected by the loss of this amazing man. SCHRADER, Mr. BRADY of Texas, and across the city. Mr. Albert Melvin Miller is a shining Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana): Mel was a civil rights advocate, a example of the effect one person can H.R. 2488. A bill to preserve Medicare bene- ficiary choice by restoring and expanding the mentor, and a beloved father. He was have on so many local lives. I hope his also a character: kind, interested, ever Medicare open enrollment and disenrollment memory lives as an inspiration for opportunities repealed by section 3204(a) of present, honest, hard-working, inspira- local leaders to come. the Patient Protection and Affordable Care tional, and—above all—witty. Mel Mil- At his funeral yesterday, former T.C. Act; to the Committee on Ways and Means, ler was a person you wanted to spend Williams High School legendary foot- and in addition to the Committee on Energy time with. ball coach Herman Boone ended his eu- and Commerce, for a period to be subse- Mel grew up in Haddonfield, New Jer- logy with the call to ‘‘Remember the quently determined by the Speaker, in each sey, but his heart belonged to Raleigh, Titan,’’ Melvin Miller. case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee North Carolina, where his alma mater, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance Saint Augustine’s University, is lo- concerned. of my time. By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of cated, and to his adopted hometown of f New York (for himself and Mr. GIB- Alexandria, Virginia. SON): Graduating from Saint Aug’s in his- LEAVE OF ABSENCE H.R. 2489. A bill to amend the National tory and political science, he remained By unanimous consent, leave of ab- Dam Safety Program Act to establish a pro- deeply involved with the school by sence was granted to: gram to provide grant assistance to States serving on the board of trustees for 35 Mrs. NAPOLITANO (at the request of for the rehabilitation and repair of deficient dams, and for other purposes; to the Com- years and encouraging Alexandria’s Ms. PELOSI) for today. students to attend his beloved univer- mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- sity. f ture. After earning his JD from Howard SENATE ENROLLED BILL SIGNED By Mr. BARLETTA (for himself, Mr. MARINO, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, University School of Law, Melvin was The Speaker announced his signature Mr. PERRY, Mr. THOMPSON of Penn- admitted to the Virginia State Bar and to an enrolled bill of the Senate of the sylvania, and Mr. SHUSTER): moved to Alexandria in 1958. Early in following title: H.R. 2490. A bill to amend title 38, United his Alexandria life, Melvin begin his S. 178. An act to provide justice for the vic- States Code, to ensure that the prohibition civil rights activism and community tims of trafficking. against interment or memorialization in the involvement by doing pro bono work on National Cemetery Administration or Ar- school desegregation issues. f lington National Cemetery of persons com- This work led him to join an under- BILLS PRESENTED TO THE mitting Federal or State capital crimes is ground association unofficially named consistently carried out, to direct the Sec- PRESIDENT retary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the re- the ‘‘Secret Seven,’’ which met to dis- Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, mains of George E. Siple from Indiantown cuss possible ways to discuss civil reported that on May 18, 2015, she pre- Gap National Cemetery, and for other pur- rights and liberties in Alexandria and sented to the President of the United poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- the surrounding areas. This early local States, for his approval, the following fairs, and in addition to the Committee on involvement led him to become a Armed Services, for a period to be subse- bills: prominent figure in Alexandria’s edu- quently determined by the Speaker, in each cation system and the authority and H.R. 1191. A bill to provide for congres- case for consideration of such provisions as sional review and oversight of agreements fall within the jurisdiction of the committee champion for affordable housing. relating to Iran’s nuclear program, and for Melvin’s work for the Department of concerned. other purposes. By Mr. OLSON (for himself, Mr. SAN- Housing and Urban Development and H.R. 606. To amend the Internal Revenue FORD, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. CULBERSON, the Alexandria Redevelopment and Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation and Mr. MULLIN): Housing Authority helped to provide received by public safety officers and their H.R. 2491. A bill to amend the William Wil- housing for hundreds of Alexandria’s dependents from gross income. berforce Trafficking Victims Protection Re- poor. His crowning achievement was a Karen L. Haas. Clerk of the House, authorization Act of 2008 to require consulta- deal by Melvin between the city of Al- further reported that on May 19, 2015, tion with State and local elected officials exandria and ARHA, which required she presented to the President of the and a public hearing before awarding grants any affordable housing that was de- United States, for his approval, the fol- or contracts for housing facilities for unac- stroyed to be matched one-for-one with companied alien children; to the Committee lowing bill: on the Judiciary. new developments. That deal still H.R. 2252. To clarify the effective date of By Ms. GRAHAM (for herself, Mr. stands largely untouched today. certain provisions of the Border Patrol BUCHANAN, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. MURPHY Mel was a tireless mentor of Alexan- Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014, and for other of Florida, Mr. JOLLY, Ms. FRANKEL dria’s students and an avid high school purposes. of Florida, Ms. WILSON of Florida, sports fan. He could often be seen and f Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. ROONEY of heard giving advice to local students Florida, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr. and cheering at high school sporting ADJOURNMENT HASTINGS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. events. He also served on the Alexan- Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I move CASTOR of Florida, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, dria school board from 1986 to 1993, that the House do now adjourn. Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. BROWN of Florida, serving as board chair from 1990 to 1992. The motion was agreed to; accord- Mr. YOHO, Mr. ROSS, and Mr. Mel is survived by his daughter, ingly (at 3 o’clock and 5 minutes p.m.), NUGENT): Ericka Miller; his son, Marc Miller, under its previous order, the House ad- H.R. 2492. A bill to direct the Secretary of and wife, Mary; his grandchildren, journed until tomorrow, Friday, May the Army to provide for modification of cer- Max, Chris, Zachary, and Bennett Mil- 22, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. tain Federal water resources development

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A bill to amend the Social Secu- setts, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. NEAL, Mr. MIMI WALTERS of California, Mr. rity Act to make certain revisions to provi- LIPINSKI, Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. DEFAZIO, COOK, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. ISSA, Mr. sions limiting payment of benefits to fugi- Mr. HASTINGS, Mr. DELANEY, Ms. HUNTER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. tive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of TITUS, Mr. CLEAVER, Ms. MOORE, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. HARDY, and Mr. the Social Security Act; to the Committee QUIGLEY, and Mr. HONDA): NUNES): on Ways and Means. H.R. 2493. A bill to establish a grant pro- H.R. 2497. A bill to direct the Secretary of By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for gram to encourage the use of assistance dogs Transportation to establish a program to himself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. by certain members of the Armed Forces and eliminate duplicative environmental reviews KIND): veterans; to the Committee on Armed Serv- and approvals under State and Federal law of H.R. 2505. A bill to amend title XVIII of the ices, and in addition to the Committee on rail and highway projects, and for other pur- Social Security Act to require the annual re- Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- poses; to the Committee on Natural Re- porting of data on enrollment in Medicare quently determined by the Speaker, in each sources, and in addition to the Committee on Advantage plans; to the Committee on Ways case for consideration of such provisions as Transportation and Infrastructure, for a pe- and Means, and in addition to the Committee fall within the jurisdiction of the committee riod to be subsequently determined by the on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be concerned. Speaker, in each case for consideration of subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. ROYCE (for himself, Mr. ENGEL, such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- each case for consideration of such provi- Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. KEATING, Mr. tion of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. BASS, Mr. By Mr. CARNEY (for himself, Mr. committee concerned. CRENSHAW, Ms. MCCOLLUM, and Mr. RENACCI, Mr. QUIGLEY, Miss RICE of By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Mrs. CUELLAR): New York, and Mr. WEBSTER of Flor- BLACKBURN, and Mr. RANGEL): H.R. 2494. A bill to support global anti- ida): H.R. 2506. A bill to amend title XVIII of the poaching efforts, strengthen the capacity of H.R. 2498. A bill to amend the Congres- Social Security Act to delay the authority partner countries to counter wildlife traf- sional Budget Act of 1974 to require that the to terminate Medicare Advantage contracts ficking, designate major wildlife trafficking Congressional Budget Office prepare long- for MA plans failing to achieve minimum countries, and for other purposes; to the term estimates for reported bill and joint quality ratings; to the Committee on Ways Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addi- resolutions that would have significant fiscal and Means, and in addition to the Committee tion to the Committees on the Judiciary, impact, and for other purposes; to the Com- on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be and Natural Resources, for a period to be mittee on Rules, and in addition to the Com- subsequently determined by the Speaker, in subsequently determined by the Speaker, in mittee on the Budget, for a period to be sub- each case for consideration of such provi- sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr. BRADY of Texas (for himself, committee concerned. By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of California Mr. PITTS, and Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- By Mr. CHABOT (for himself, Mr. (for herself, Mr. COHEN, Ms. BASS, fornia): HANNA, Mr. BOST, Mr. RICE of South Mrs. BEATTY, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- H.R. 2507. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Carolina, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. GIBSON, fornia, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. Social Security Act to establish an annual and Mr. CURBELO of Florida): CICILLINE, Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN, rulemaking schedule for payment rates H.R. 2499. A bill to amend the Small Busi- Mr. CONYERS, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. under Medicare Advantage; to the Com- ness Act to increase access to capital for vet- KEATING, Ms. LEE, Ms. JACKSON LEE, eran entrepreneurs, to help create jobs, and mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. MEEKS, Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, MOORE, Mr. PERLMUTTER, Mr. RUSH, Small Business. for a period to be subsequently determined Mr. SIRES, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. WELCH, By Mr. ROKITA (for himself, Mrs. by the Speaker, in each case for consider- Mr. LEWIS, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. HIG- ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- ROBY, and Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas): GINS, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2500. A bill to authorize the Depart- risdiction of the committee concerned. sylvania, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. GRIJALVA, ment of Labor’s voluntary protection pro- By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois (for Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. MICHAEL F. gram; to the Committee on Education and himself and Mr. ASHFORD): DOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. PINGREE, the Workforce. H.R. 2508. A bill to amend the Richard B. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. HASTINGS, Ms. By Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Russell National School Lunch Act to pro- NORTON, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CALVERT, Ms. hibit further reductions in sodium levels and TAKANO, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. WALZ, LOFGREN, Mr. ISSA, Mr. HUFFMAN, Mr. to reinstate the grain-rich requirements ap- ´ Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. CARDENAS, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Ms. BROWNLEY of Cali- plicable to the national school lunch and SWALWELL of California, Mr. TED fornia, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. SWALWELL of breakfast programs; to the Committee on LIEU of California, Ms. WILSON of California, Mr. COOK, Mr. TED LIEU of Education and the Workforce. Florida, Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. HAHN, California, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. GRI- By Mr. RENACCI (for himself and Mr. Ms. PLASKETT, Ms. JUDY CHU of Cali- JALVA, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, and Mr. CARNEY): H.R. 2509. A bill to amend certain provi- fornia, Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. GALLEGO): BLUMENAUER, Mr. TONKO, Mr. BRADY H.R. 2501. A bill to require certain States sions of the Social Security Act relating to of Pennsylvania, Mr. HIMES, Ms. to retain the Congressional redistricting demonstration projects designed to promote EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. plans in effect as of the first day of the One the reemployment of unemployed workers; ELLISON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. Hundred Fourteenth Congress until such to the Committee on Ways and Means. PAYNE, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. SCOTT of States carry out a redistricting plan in re- By Mr. TIBERI (for himself, Mr. SMITH Virginia, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, sponse to the apportionment of Representa- of Missouri, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. tives resulting from the regular decennial KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. REED, DELBENE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. GARAMENDI, census conducted in 2020; to the Committee Mr. NUNES, Mrs. BLACK, Mr. BRADY of Mr. VEASEY, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. FUDGE, on the Judiciary. Texas, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. MEEHAN, Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of New By Mrs. BLACK (for herself and Mr. Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. YOUNG of Indi- Mexico, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. KIL- NEAL): ana, Mr. PAULSEN, Mr. RENACCI, Mrs. DEE, and Mrs. DINGELL): H.R. 2502. A bill to amend title XVIII of the NOEM, Mr. DOLD, Mr. ROSKAM, Ms. H.R. 2495. A bill making supplemental ap- Social Security Act to provide for bundled JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. BOUSTANY, propriations for fiscal year 2016 for the payments for certain episodes of care sur- Mr. HOLDING, Ms. SINEMA, Mr. TIGER Discretionary Grant program, and for rounding a hospitalization; to the Com- HUIZENGA of Michigan, Mr. WALBERG, other purposes; to the Committee on Appro- mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition and Mr. MOOLENAAR): priations, and in addition to the Committee to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, H.R. 2510. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- on the Budget, for a period to be subse- for a period to be subsequently determined enue Code of 1986 to modify and make perma- quently determined by the Speaker, in each by the Speaker, in each case for consider- nent bonus depreciation; to the Committee case for consideration of such provisions as ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- on Ways and Means, and in addition to the fall within the jurisdiction of the committee risdiction of the committee concerned. Committee on the Budget, for a period to be concerned. By Mr. REICHERT (for himself, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. COFFMAN: BOUSTANY, and Mr. RENACCI): each case for consideration of such provi- H.R. 2496. A bill to extend the authoriza- H.R. 2503. A bill to amend title III of the sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the tion for the replacement of the existing De- Social Security Act to prevent the payment committee concerned.

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By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. BOU- H.R. 2519. A bill to amend title XVIII of the VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. SIRES, Mr. CASTRO of STANY): Social Security Act to provide for treatment Texas, Mr. SWALWELL of California, H.R. 2511. A bill to condition the eligiblity of audiologists as physicians for purposes of Mr. VELA, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. MICHELLE of disabled children aged 16 or 17 for supple- furnishing audiology services under the LUJAN GRISHAM of New Mexico, Mr. mental security income benefits on school Medicare program, to improve access to the CUELLAR, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. BEN attendance; to the Committee on Ways and audiology services available for coverage RAY LUJA´ N of New Mexico, Mr. HINO- Means. under the Medicare program and to enable JOSA, Mr. POCAN, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, Mr. By Mr. BRADY of Texas: beneficiaries to have their choice of a quali- TED LIEU of California, Mr. H.R. 2512. A bill to amend title 5, United fied audiologist to provide such services, and GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. RUIZ, Mrs. DINGELL, States Code, to make clear that Federal em- for other purposes; to the Committee on En- Mr. COSTA, Ms. KUSTER, Mr. GRI- ployees who receive back pay for a period ergy and Commerce, and in addition to the JALVA, Ms. BROWNLEY of California, during which they are furloughed due to a Committee on Ways and Means, for a period Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Ms. LO- lapse in appropriations may not also receive to be subsequently determined by the Speak- RETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. unemployment compensation for the same er, in each case for consideration of such pro- PIERLUISI, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, period; to the Committee on Ways and visions as fall within the jurisdiction of the Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Ms. HERRERA Means. committee concerned. BEUTLER, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana (for himself DUCKWORTH, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. himself and Mr. HINOJOSA): and Mr. YARMUTH): SERRANO, Mr. WALZ, Mr. RODNEY H.R. 2513. A bill to amend title XVIII of the H.R. 2520. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Social Security Act with respect to the DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. YODER, Mrs. enue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of excise ROBY, Mr. ASHFORD, Ms. EDWARDS, treatment of hospitals under the Medicare tax on distilled spirits; to the Committee on program, and for other purposes; to the Com- Ms. ADAMS, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Ways and Means. Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. mittee on Ways and Means, and in addition By Ms. EDWARDS (for herself, Mr. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. LEE, for a period to be subsequently determined QUIGLEY, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Ms. DELAURO, by the Speaker, in each case for consider- HIGGINS, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. AL GREEN Mr. RICHMOND, Ms. NORTON, Mr. ation of such provisions as fall within the ju- of Texas, Mr. JONES, Mrs. KIRK- LEWIS, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. CA´ RDENAS, risdiction of the committee concerned. PATRICK, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Mr. Ms. PLASKETT, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas (for NOLAN, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. BROOKS of KENNEDY, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. JOHNSON himself, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Alabama, Mr. KILMER, Mrs. TORRES, of Georgia, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. TED Mr. BABIN, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. Miss RICE of New York, Mr. PERL- LIEU of California, and Mr. HAS- COFFMAN, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. OLSON, MUTTER, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. BOST, and TINGS): Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois): Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. H.R. 2521. A bill to reinstate Federal Pell REICHERT, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. H.R. 2525. A bill to require the Secretary of Grant eligibility for individuals incarcerated the Treasury to mint coins in recognition RUSH, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. WILSON of in Federal and State penal institutions, and South Carolina, Mr. ZINKE, Ms. and celebration of Hero Street USA; to the for other purposes; to the Committee on Committee on Financial Services. MCSALLY, and Mr. SABLAN): Education and the Workforce. H.R. 2514. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mr. CAPUANO (for himself, Mr. By Mrs. BEATTY (for herself, Ms. enue Code of 1986 to prevent veterans from SENSENBRENNER, Mr. GRIFFITH, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. KELLY of Illinois, being disqualified from contributing to BROWNLEY of California, Mrs. NAPOLI- Ms. LEE, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. NORTON, health savings accounts by reason of receiv- TANO, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. CON- ing medical care for service-connected dis- Mr. WALBERG, Mr. PETERSON, Ms. abilities under programs administered by the YERS, Mrs. KIRKPATRICK, Mr. VEASEY, LOFGREN, and Mr. JORDAN): Department of Veterans Affairs; to the Com- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, H.R. 2526. A bill to require automobile mittee on Ways and Means. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. HINO- manufacturers to disclose to consumers the By Mr. DEUTCH (for himself and Ms. JOSA, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. HAS- presence of event data recorders, or ‘‘black TINGS, Mr. RANGEL, and Ms. SPEIER): ROS-LEHTINEN): boxes’’, on new automobiles, and to require H.R. 2515. A bill to amend the Public H.R. 2522. A bill to require the Secretary of manufacturers to provide the consumer with Health Service Act with respect to eating Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program the option to enable and disable such devices disorders, and for other purposes; to the to award grants for the provision of fur- on future automobiles; to the Committee on Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in niture, household items, and other assist- Energy and Commerce. addition to the Committees on Education ance to homeless veterans to facilitate their By Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Ms. and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for transition into permanent housing, and for SLAUGHTER, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. RAN- a period to be subsequently determined by other purposes; to the Committee on Vet- GEL, Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ, Mr. SEAN PAT- the Speaker, in each case for consideration erans’ Affairs. RICK MALONEY of New York, Mr. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- By Mr. BOST (for himself, Mr. RODNEY MEEKS, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. CLARKE of tion of the committee concerned. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. CRAWFORD, Mr. New York, Ms. MENG, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. By Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. MURPHY of Pennsylvania, Mr. VIS- NADLER, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. CLOSKY, Ms. SEWELL of Alabama, Mr. of New York, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. POCAN, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. THOMP- ROTHFUS, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. RYAN of TONKO): SON of California, Mr. KELLY of Penn- Ohio, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. H.R. 2527. A bill to designate the facility of sylvania, Mr. RUSH, Mr. JONES, Ms. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. NOLAN, Ms. the United States Postal Service located at BORDALLO, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. POLIS, KAPTUR, Mr. RENACCI, Mr. ROUZER, 7802 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, New Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. MCDERMOTT): Mr. BYRNE, Mr. FLORES, Mr. York, as the ‘‘Jeanne Sobelson Manford Post H.R. 2516. A bill to amend title 38, United BARLETTA, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. GENE Office Building’’; to the Committee on Over- States Code, to improve the ability of health GREEN of Texas, Mr. PITTENGER, and sight and Government Reform. care professionals to treat veterans via tele- Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania): By Mrs. DAVIS of California: medicine; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- H.R. 2523. A bill to make improvements to H.R. 2528. A bill to direct the Secretary of fairs. the antidumping and countervailing duty Education to award grants to States to pay By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania (for laws; to the Committee on Ways and Means. the Federal share of carrying out full-day himself and Mr. KIND): By Mr. BUCHANAN (for himself, Ms. prekindergarten programs; to the Committee H.R. 2517. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. on Education and the Workforce. enue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring BLUMENAUER, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. By Ms. DELAURO (for herself, Ms. energy tax incentives; to the Committee on RENACCI, Mr. KIND, Mr. THOMPSON of SLAUGHTER, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. GRI- Ways and Means. California, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. DOLD, Mr. JALVA, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO): By Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mrs. NEAL, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, H.R. 2529. A bill to establish limitations on LOVE, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. Mr. REED, and Mr. PASCRELL): the quantity of inorganic arsenic in rice and RYAN of Wisconsin, and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 2524. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- rice products under chapter IV of the Federal California): enue Code of 1986 to increase the limitations Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; to the Com- H.R. 2518. A bill to amend the Higher Edu- for deductible new business expenditures and mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- cation Act of 1965 to update reporting re- to consolidate provisions for start-up and or- dition to the Committee on Agriculture, for quirements for institutions of higher edu- ganizational expenditures; to the Committee a period to be subsequently determined by cation and provide for more accurate and on Ways and Means. the Speaker, in each case for consideration complete data on student retention, gradua- By Mrs. BUSTOS (for herself, Ms. of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- tion, and earnings outcomes at all levels of LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mrs. tion of the committee concerned. postsecondary enrollment; to the Committee NAPOLITANO, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. on Education and the Workforce. Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. TAKAI, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of By Ms. JENKINS of Kansas (for herself GALLEGO, Ms. FRANKEL of Florida, New York, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. and Mr. CARTWRIGHT): Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. BUSTOS, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr.

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LIPINSKI, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. KNIGHT, By Mr. LANCE (for himself, Ms. CAS- Speaker, in each case for consideration of Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. ROONEY of Flor- TOR of Florida, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- ida, and Ms. HERRERA BEUTLER): MCKINLEY, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, tion of the committee concerned. H.R. 2530. A bill to amend title 49, United Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. By Ms. MCSALLY (for herself, Ms. States Code, to provide for private lactation KINZINGER of Illinois, and Mr. GABBARD, Mrs. WAGNER, Mr. JONES, areas in the terminals of large and medium BUTTERFIELD): Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. WALBERG, Mr. hub airports, and for other purposes; to the H.R. 2540. A bill to amend the Public CRAMER, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. Committee on Transportation and Infra- Health Service Act to raise awareness of, and PETERS, Mrs. LOVE, Mr. RYAN of structure. to educate breast cancer patients antici- Ohio, Mr. YOHO, Mr. BLUM, Mr. By Ms. DUCKWORTH (for herself, Mr. pating surgery, especially patients who are NUGENT, Mr. BOST, Mr. WALZ, Mr. RIGELL, Ms. TITUS, Ms. BORDALLO, members of racial and ethnic minority BABIN, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BISHOP of groups, regarding the availability and cov- Mrs. BLACK, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. HILL, Mr. Utah, Mr. ASHFORD, Mr. GALLEGO, erage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, SMITH of Missouri, Ms. FRANKEL of Mr. COOK, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. and other options; to the Committee on En- Florida, Mr. KATKO, Mr. GOSAR, Ms. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. ergy and Commerce. STEFANIK, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- COSTA, Mr. WALZ, Mr. GARAMENDI, By Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself and fornia, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. JUDY CHU of Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. KIND, Mr. GOH- Mr. CICILLINE): California, and Mr. HURD of Texas): MERT, Mr. WESTERMAN, and Ms. LOF- H.R. 2541. A bill to amend the Magnuson- H.R. 2551. A bill to amend title 38, United GREN): Stevens Fishery Conservation and Manage- States Code, to ensure that veterans may at- H.R. 2531. A bill to amend section 701 of the ment Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-At- tend pre-apprenticeship programs using cer- Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability lantic Fishery Management Council; to the tain educational assistance provided by the Act of 2014 to clarify the period of eligibility Committee on Natural Resources. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and for other during which certain spouses are entitled to By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: purposes; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- assistance under the Marine Gunnery Ser- H.R. 2542. A bill to amend the Truth in fairs. geant John David Fry Scholarship; to the Lending Act to establish requirements for By Mr. O’ROURKE (for himself, Mrs. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. releasing a cosigner from obligations of a ELLMERS of North Carolina, and Mr. By Mr. FLEISCHMANN: private education loan, for the treatment of SIRES): H.R. 2532. A bill to amend title 5, United the loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a H.R. 2552. A bill to prohibit the Depart- States Code, to enhance the authority under cosigner of the loan, and for other purposes; ment of Homeland Security from procuring which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to the Committee on Financial Services. certain items directly related to the na- to employees for making cost saving disclo- By Mr. LARSEN of Washington (for tional security unless the items are grown, sures, and for other purposes; to the Com- himself and Mr. REICHERT): reprocessed, reused, or produced in the mittee on Oversight and Government Re- H.R. 2543. A bill to establish a State Trade United States, and for other purposes; to the form. and Export Promotion Grant Program; to Committee on Homeland Security. By Ms. FRANKEL of Florida (for her- the Committee on Small Business. By Ms. PINGREE (for herself, Mr. self and Mr. WEBER of Texas): By Mrs. LUMMIS (for herself, Mr. BUCHANAN, Mr. THOMPSON of Cali- H.R. 2533. A bill to amend the Foreign Re- HINOJOSA, Mr. CUELLAR, and Mr. BUR- fornia, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. lations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 GESS): HUFFMAN, Mr. CURBELO of Florida, and 1991 relating to local guard contracts H.R. 2544. A bill to amend the USEC Pri- and Mr. CRENSHAW): abroad under the diplomatic security pro- vatization Act to require the Secretary of H.R. 2553. A bill to direct the Secretary of gram, and for other purposes; to the Com- Energy to issue a long-term Federal excess Commerce, acting through the Adminis- mittee on Foreign Affairs. uranium inventory management plan, and trator of the National Oceanic and Atmos- By Ms. HAHN: for other purposes; to the Committee on En- H.R. 2534. A bill to amend the Security and pheric Administration, to conduct coastal ergy and Commerce. Accountability For Every Port Act of 2006 community vulnerability assessments re- By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of (the SAFE PORT Act) to administer a pilot lated to ocean acidification, and for other New York (for herself, Mr. BRENDAN program for 100 percent scanning of cargo purposes; to the Committee on Science, F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Mr. containers at domestic ports, and for other Space, and Technology. KING of New York): purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Se- By Mr. POLIS: H.R. 2545. A bill to authorize the Secretary H.R. 2554. A bill to designate certain lands curity. of Education to award grants to educational in the State of Colorado as components of By Mr. HANNA (for himself, Mr. CART- organizations to carry out educational pro- the National Wilderness Preservation Sys- WRIGHT, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. grams about the Holocaust; to the Com- tem, to designate the Tenmile Recreation MEADOWS, Mr. POLIQUIN, and Mr. COL- mittee on Education and the Workforce. Management Area and Porcupine Gulch Pro- LINS of Georgia): H.R. 2535. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of tection Area, and for other purposes; to the enue Code of 1986 to allow a $1,000 refundable New York (for herself, Mr. LYNCH, Committee on Natural Resources. credit for individuals who are bona fide vol- Ms. TSONGAS, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Ms. By Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself and unteer members of volunteer firefighting and CLARK of Massachusetts): Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania): emergency medical service organizations; to H.R. 2546. A bill to prohibit the sale of a H.R. 2555. A bill to direct the Secretary of the Committee on Ways and Means. firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program By Mr. HIGGINS (for himself, Mr. a person who is not covered by appropriate to award grants to nonprofit veterans service liability insurance coverage; to the Com- organizations to upgrade the community fa- HANNA, Mr. TONKO, and Mr. KATKO): H.R. 2536. A bill to provide access to medi- mittee on the Judiciary. cilities of such organizations; to the Com- cation-assisted therapy, and for other pur- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: mittee on Veterans’ Affairs. poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- H.R. 2547. A bill to amend the Federal By Mr. SALMON: merce, and in addition to the Committee on Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for H.R. 2556. A bill to amend the Federal the Judiciary, for a period to be subse- the development of accelerated approval de- Water Pollution Control Act to repeal the quently determined by the Speaker, in each velopment plans for investigational drugs authorization for program development and case for consideration of such provisions as and biological products; to the Committee on implementation grants for coastal recre- fall within the jurisdiction of the committee Energy and Commerce. ation water quality monitoring and notifica- concerned. By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: tion, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mr. HIMES: H.R. 2548. A bill to amend the Public mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- H.R. 2537. A bill to provide for higher edu- Health Service Act with respect to a na- ture. cation reform; to the Committee on Edu- tional pediatric research network; to the By Mr. SCALISE: cation and the Workforce. Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2557. A bill to promote new manufac- By Mr. HUFFMAN (for himself and Mr. By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: turing in the United States by providing for DENHAM): H.R. 2549. A bill to amend the HITECH Act greater transparency and timeliness in ob- H.R. 2538. A bill to take lands in Sonoma with respect to accessing, sharing, and using taining necessary permits, and for other pur- County, California, into trust as part of the health data for research purposes; to the poses; to the Committee on Energy and Com- reservation of the Lytton Rancheria of Cali- Committee on Energy and Commerce. merce. fornia, and for other purposes; to the Com- By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: By Mr. SCHRADER (for himself and mittee on Natural Resources. H.R. 2550. A bill to amend title XVIII of the Ms. BONAMICI): By Mr. KENNEDY: Social Security Act to provide Medicare pay- H.R. 2558. A bill to authorize the provision H.R. 2539. A bill to amend title 38, United ment incentives to transition from tradi- of health care for certain individuals exposed States Code, to provide for an increase in the tional x-ray imaging to digital radiography, to environmental hazards at Atsugi Naval amount of monthly dependency and indem- and for other purposes; to the Committee on Air Facility, to establish an advisory board nity compensation payable to surviving Energy and Commerce, and in addition to to examine exposures to environmental haz- spouses by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; the Committee on Ways and Means, for a pe- ards at such Air Facility, and for other pur- to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. riod to be subsequently determined by the poses; to the Committee on Armed Services,

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and in addition to the Committee on Vet- Mr. POCAN, Mr. LOEBSACK, and Mr. Speaker, in each case for consideration of erans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- NOLAN): such provisions as fall within the jurisdic- quently determined by the Speaker, in each H.R. 2566. A bill to amend the Communica- tion of the committee concerned. case for consideration of such provisions as tions Act of 1934 to ensure the integrity of By Mr. ZELDIN (for himself, Mr. fall within the jurisdiction of the committee voice communications and to prevent unjust ENGEL, Ms. MENG, and Mr. SMITH of concerned. or unreasonable discrimination among areas New Jersey): By Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, of the United States in the delivery of such H. Con. Res. 51. Concurrent resolution ex- Mr. BABIN, Mr. BARTON, Mr. BRADY of communications; to the Committee on En- pressing the sense of the House of Represent- Texas, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. CARTER of ergy and Commerce. atives regarding the execution-style murders Texas, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Mr. CON- By Mr. ZINKE (for himself, Mr. HUN- of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and AWAY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. CULBERSON, TER, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. FARENTHOLD, Mr. STEWART, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mr. July 1999; to the Committee on Foreign Af- FLORES, Mr. GOHMERT, Ms. GRANGER, LYNCH, Mr. ROUZER, Mr. FRANKS of fairs. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. GENE Arizona, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- By Ms. JACKSON LEE (for herself, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. lina, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. ROONEY of DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HURD of Texas, Ms. Florida, Mr. WILSON of South Caro- RUSH): JACKSON LEE, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of lina, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. PITTS, Mr. H. Res. 280. A resolution honoring the Texas, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of CONNOLLY, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr. House music genre and its ‘‘Godfather’’, the Texas, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. MCCAUL, ROHRABACHER, Mr. GIBSON, Mr. SALM- late Frankie Knuckles of Chicago, Illinois, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. ON, Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. for valuable and longstanding contributions OLSON, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. WHITFIELD, Ms. CLARK of Massachu- to the culture of the United States; to the RATCLIFFE, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. THORN- setts, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, Committee on the Judiciary. BERRY, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. VELA, Mr. Mr. DESANTIS, Mr. HECK of Nevada, By Mr. GOSAR (for himself, Mr. WEBER of Texas, and Mr. WILLIAMS): Ms. JENKINS of Kansas, Mr. YOUNG of FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 2559. A bill to designate the ‘‘PFC Mil- Alaska, Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. WEBER of Tennessee, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. ton A. Lee Medal of Honor Memorial High- Texas, Mr. NEWHOUSE, Mr. NUGENT, SCHWEIKERT, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. way’’ in the State of Texas; to the Com- Mr. BURGESS, Mr. WESTERMAN, Mr. OLSON, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, mittee on Transportation and Infrastruc- COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, and Mr. Mr. BROOKS of Alabama, Mr. RICE of ture. KNIGHT): South Carolina, Mr. MCCLINTOCK, Mr. By Ms. STEFANIK (for herself and Mr. H.R. 2567. A bill to posthumously award MULVANEY, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. WEBER NEWHOUSE): the Congressional Gold Medal to each of of Texas, Mr. DUNCAN of South Caro- H.R. 2560. A bill to authorize the Adminis- Glen Doherty, Tyrone Woods, J. Christopher lina, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. BARLETTA, trator of the Environmental Protection Stevens, and Sean Smith in recognition of and Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia): Agency to waive any emission standard or their contributions to the Nation; to the H. Res. 281. A resolution expressing the other requirement under section 112 of the Committee on Financial Services. sense of the House of Representatives regard- Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) applicable to By Mr. COLLINS of Georgia (for him- ing the success of Operation Streamline and the control of asbestos emissions in the dem- self, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. the importance of prosecuting first time ille- olition or renovation of a condemned build- FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. gal border crossers; to the Committee on the ing for which there is a reasonable expecta- ROTHFUS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. STUTZMAN, Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee tion of structural failure; to the Committee Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. SMITH of on Homeland Security, for a period to be on Energy and Commerce. New Jersey, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. subsequently determined by the Speaker, in By Mr. STIVERS (for himself, Mrs. GROTHMAN, Mr. WESTMORELAND, Mr. each case for consideration of such provi- BEATTY, Mr. TIBERI, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. COLE, Mr. DOLD, Mr. CLAWSON of sions as fall within the jurisdiction of the JOHNSON of Ohio, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. Florida, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. ZINKE, Mrs. committee concerned. KAPTUR, Mr. JORDAN, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. WALORSKI, Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky, By Mr. CARTWRIGHT (for himself, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. LATTA, Mr. GOSAR, Mr. RIGELL, Ms. HERRERA ADERHOLT, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. RENACCI, and BEUTLER, Mr. LANCE, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. COHEN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. GRI- Mr. TURNER): Mr. BYRNE, Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, JALVA, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mrs. LAW- H.R. 2561. A bill to authorize the President Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, Mr. RENCE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. MCGOVERN, to award the Medal of Honor posthumously GRAVES of Louisiana, Mrs. LUMMIS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. RUIZ, to Paul A. Smithhisler for acts of valor in Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. DENT, and Mr. DELANEY): November 1918 during World War I; to the Mrs. COMSTOCK, Mr. BUCK, Mrs. H. Res. 282. A resolution expressing support Committee on Armed Services. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. STEWART, for designation of May as ‘‘National Bladder By Ms. TITUS: Mr. WALKER, Mr. PEARCE, Mrs. ROBY, Cancer Awareness Month’’; to the Com- H.R. 2562. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana, Mr. AUSTIN mittee on Energy and Commerce. enue Code of 1986 to extend the special ex- SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. FLEMING, Mrs. By Ms. JUDY CHU of California (for pensing rules for certain film and television BLACK, Mr. FORTENBERRY, Ms. herself, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. BORDALLO, productions; to the Committee on Ways and STEFANIK, Mr. POLIQUIN, Mr. DUNCAN Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. GABBARD, Mr. Means. of South Carolina, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Ms. LEE, Mr. TED By Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself and MICA, Mr. WENSTRUP, Mr. MULLIN, LIEU of California, Ms. MATSUI, Ms. Mr. BEYER): Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. MENG, Mr. TAKAI, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. H.R. 2563. A bill to amend title 49, United HULTGREN, Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. States Code, to allow States to regulate tow BURGESS, Mr. MARINO, Mr. KNIGHT, MEEKS, Mr. PETERS, Ms. LINDA T. truck operations; to the Committee on Mr. PALAZZO, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. SES- SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. SCHIFF, Transportation and Infrastructure. SIONS, Mr. YOHO, and Mr. JODY B. Mr. SWALWELL of California, Mr. By Mr. WELCH (for himself and Mr. HICE of Georgia): VARGAS, Mr. BERA, Mr. SCOTT of Vir- KINZINGER of Illinois): H. Con. Res. 49. Concurrent resolution rec- ginia, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. H.R. 2564. A bill to accelerate the adoption ognizing the daisy as the flower for military HONDA, and Mr. CONYERS): of smart building technologies in the private caregivers; to the Committee on Armed H. Res. 283. A resolution recognizing the sector and key Federal agencies; to the Com- Services, and in addition to the Committee significance of Asian/Pacific American Herit- mittee on Energy and Commerce, and in ad- on Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subse- age Month in May as an important time to dition to the Committees on Transportation quently determined by the Speaker, in each celebrate the significant contributions of and Infrastructure, and Science, Space, and case for consideration of such provisions as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Technology, for a period to be subsequently fall within the jurisdiction of the committee history of the United States; to the Com- determined by the Speaker, in each case for concerned. mittee on Oversight and Government Re- consideration of such provisions as fall with- By Mr. KEATING: form. in the jurisdiction of the committee con- H. Con. Res. 50. Concurrent resolution ex- By Ms. LEE: cerned. pressing the sense of Congress that an appro- H. Res. 284. A resolution recognizing the By Mr. WESTERMAN: priate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in significance of National Caribbean American H.R. 2565. A bill to amend title XIX of the Arlington National Cemetery should be pro- Heritage Month; to the Committee on Over- Social Security Act to restore the regular vided for a memorial marker to honor the sight and Government Reform. Medicaid matching rate for newly eligible in- memory of those who have been awarded or By Mr. LEWIS: dividuals under the Affordable Care Act and are eligible for the Korean Defense Service H. Res. 285. A resolution expressing the to apply up to $15 billion of the savings each Medal who are missing in action, are unac- sense of the House of Representatives that year to the Highway Trust Fund; to the counted for, or died in-theater; to the Com- the United States should become an inter- Committee on Energy and Commerce. mittee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition national human rights leader by ratifying By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa (for himself, to the Committee on Armed Services, for a and implementing certain core international Mr. WELCH, Mr. ZINKE, Mr. PETERSON, period to be subsequently determined by the conventions; to the Committee on Foreign

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Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution. CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois: STATEMENT Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United H.R. 2508. States Constitution, the Taxing and Spend- Pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII of Congress has the power to enact this legis- ing Clause: ‘‘The Congress shall have Power lation pursuant to the following: the Rules of the House of Representa- To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18. To make all tives, the following statements are sub- and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for laws which shall be necessary and proper for mitted regarding the specific powers the common Defence and general Welfare of carrying into execution the foregoing pow- granted to Congress in the Constitu- the United States . . .’’ ers, and all other powers vested by this Con- tion to enact the accompanying bill or By Mr. CHABOT: stitution in the government of the United joint resolution. H.R. 2499. States, or in any department or officer Congress has the power to enact this legis- thereof. By Mr. JEFFRIES: lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. RENACCI: H.R. 2487. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 2509. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. ROKITA: lation pursuant to the following: ‘‘Clause 12, 13 or 14 of section 8 of article I H.R. 2500. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Con- of the Constititution’’. Congress has the power to enact this legis- stitution—‘‘The Congress shall have Power By Mr. ROTHFUS: lation pursuant to the following: To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts H.R. 2488. Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. ROHRABACHER: the common Defense and general Welfare of H.R. 2501. lation pursuant to the following: the United States . . . .’’ Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. TIBERI lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. SEAN PATRICK MALONEY of H.R. 2510. Congress has the power to determine the New York: Congress has the power to enact this legis- boundaries of districts for the election of H.R. 2489. lation pursuant to the following: Representatives in Congress pursuant to the Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 7 and Article 1, Section authority given to make or alter regulations lation pursuant to the following: 8 of the times, places and manner of holding Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 By Mr. REED: elections for Representatives by Article I, By Mr. BARLETTA: H.R. 2511. Section 4 of the Constitution. H.R. 2490. Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. BLACK: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2502. lation pursuant to the following: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. BRADY of Texas: lation pursuant to the following: the United States. H.R. 2512. By Mr. OLSON: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 The Congress shall have Power To lay and Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2491. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 of the United lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution, to ‘‘provide for the com- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 4 Defence and general Welfare of the United States. mon Defence and general Welfare of the By Ms. GRAHAM: United States.’’ H.R. 2492. By Mr. REICHERT: H.R. 2503. By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2513. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8 of the United States lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. ‘‘The constitutional authority of Congress to enact this legislation is provided by Arti- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 By Mr. MCGOVERN: cle I, section 8 of the United States Constitu- The Congress shall have Power *** To regu- H.R. 2493. late Commerce with foreign Nations, and Congress has the power to enact this legis- tion, specifically clause 1 (relating to pro- viding for the general welfare of the United among the several States, and with the In- lation pursuant to the following: dian Tribes. Article I Section 8: to provide for the Com- States) and clause 18 (relating to the power to make all laws necessary and proper for By Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas: mon Defense H.R. 2514. By Mr. ROYCE: carrying out the powers vested in Congress), and Article IV, section 3, clause 2 (relating Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2494. lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- to the power of Congress to dispose of and make all needful rules and regulations re- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 lation pursuant to the following: The Congress shall have Power to lay and Article 1, Section 8 of the United States specting the territory or other property be- longing to the United States).’’ collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, Constitution to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Ms. MAXINE WATERS of Cali- By Mrs. NOEM: H.R. 2504. Defense and general Welfare of the United fornia: Congress has the power to enact this legis- States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises H.R. 2495. lation pursuant to the following: shall be uniform throughout the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 1. States. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: By Mr. DEUTCH: Article 1, Section 8, clause 1 of the U.S. H.R. 2505. H.R. 2515. Constitution and Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 9, clause 7 of the U.S. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Article 1, Section 8, Clauses 3 and 18 of the By Mr. COFFMAN: Article I Section 8 of the United States Con- Constitution of the United States. H.R. 2496. stitution. By Mr. RANGEL: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. BUCHANAN: H.R. 2516. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2506. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8, clause 18 (the nec- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: essary and proper clause). lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clauses 12, 13, 14, and By Mr. DENHAM: The constitutional authority on which this 18 H.R. 2497. bill rests is the power of Congress to make The Congress shall have Power***to raise Congress has the power to enact this legis- rules for the government and regulation of and support armies; to provide and maintain lation pursuant to the following: the land and naval forces, as enumerated in a navy; to make rules for the government Article I, Section 8 of the United States Article I, Section 8, Clause 14 of the United and regulation of the land and naval forces; Constitution, specifically Clause 1 (relating States Constitution. and to make all laws which shall be nec- to providing for the common defense and By Mr. BRADY of Texas: essary and proper for carrying into execution general welfare of the United States), Clause H.R. 2507. the foregoing powers.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 02:10 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\L21MY7.100 H21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with HOUSE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3563 By Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania: Article I, Section 8, Clause 7: ‘‘The Con- The bill is enacted pursuant to Article I, H.R. 2517. gress shall have Power [. . .] To establish Section 8 which grants Congress the power Congress has the power to enact this legis- Post Offices and post roads;’’ to regulate Commerce with the Indian lation pursuant to the following: By Mrs. DAVIS of California: Tribes. The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to H.R. 2528. By Mr. KENNEDY: Clause 3 of Section 8 of Article I of the Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2539. United States Constitution. he Congress en- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- acts this bill pursuant to Clause 1 of Section Article 1, Section 8. lation pursuant to the following: 8 of Article I of the United States Constitu- By Ms. DELAURO: This bill is enacted pursuant to the power tion. H.R. 2529. granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Mr. HUNTER: Congress has the power to enact this legis- 8; Article IV, Section 3. H.R. 2518. lation pursuant to the following: By Mr. LANCE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 2540. lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution. Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Constitutional Authority for the Act By Ms. DUCKWORTH: lation pursuant to the following: is derived from Article 1, Section 8, Clauses H.R. 2530. Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 1, of the United 1 and 18. Congress has the power to enact this legis- States Constitution By Ms. JENKINS of Kansas: lation pursuant to the following: This states that ‘‘Congress shall have H.R. 2519. Article I, Section I of the Constitution of power to . . . lay and collect taxes, duties, Congress has the power to enact this legis- the United States of America: imposts and excises, to pay debts and provide lation pursuant to the following: ‘‘All legislative Powers herein granted for the common defense and general welfare Article I, Section 8: shall be vested in a Congress of the United of the United States.’’ The Congress shall have Power To lay and States, which shall consist of a Senate and By Mr. LANGEVIN: collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, House of Representatives.’’ H.R. 2541. to pay the Debts and provide for the common By Ms. DUCKWORTH: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Defense and general Welfare of the United H.R. 2531. lation pursuant to the following: States. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of By Mr. YOUNG of Indiana: lation pursuant to the following: the United States grants Congress the au- H.R. 2520. The Constitutional authority to enact this thority to enact this bill. Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislation can be found in: By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: lation pursuant to the following: Necessary and Proper Clause (Art. 1 sec. 8 H.R. 2542. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 cl. 18) Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Congress shall have the Power to lay By Mr. FLEISCHMANN: lation pursuant to the following: and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Ex- H.R. 2532. As described in Article 1, Section 1 ‘‘all cises, to pay the Debt and provide for the Congress has the power to enact this legis- legislative powers herein granted shall be common Defense and general Welfare of the lation pursuant to the following: vested in a Congress.’’ United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Article I, Section 8, clauses 1 & 18. By Mr. LARSEN of Washington: Excises shall be uniform throughout the By Ms. FRANKEL of Florida: H.R. 2543. United States. H.R. 2533. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Ms. EDWARDS: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2521. lation pursuant to the following: As described in Article 1, Section 1 ‘‘all Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United legislative powers herein granted shall be lation pursuant to the following: States Constitution, which allows the regu- vested in a Congress of the United States, Congress is authorized to enact this legis- lation of interstate and foreign commerce. which shall consist of a Senate and House of lation under the Commerce Clause, Article I, By Ms. HAHN: Representatives.’’ Section 8, Clause 3, ‘‘to regulate Commerce H.R. 2534. By Mrs. LUMMIS: with foreign Nations, and among the several Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2544. States, and with the Indian Tribes.’’ Addi- lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- tionally, Congress has the authority to enact According to Article 1: Section 8: Clause lation pursuant to the following: this legislation pursuant to the Preamble of 18: of the United States Constitution, seen Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 To regulate the Constitution, ‘‘to promote the general below, this bill falls within the Constitu- Commerce with foreign nations, and among welfare.’’ tional Authority of the United States Con- the several states, and with the Indian tribes By Mrs. BEATTY: gress. and Article 1 Section 8, Clause 1 to provide H.R. 2522. Article 1: Section 8: Clause 18: To make all Congress has the power to enact this legis- Laws which shall be necessary and proper for for the common defense lation pursuant to the following: carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the U.S ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- New York: Constitution stitution in the Government of the United H.R. 2545. By Mr. BOST: States, or in any Department or Officer Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2523. thereof lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HANNA: Spending Authorization: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2535. Article I Section 8 Clause 3: ‘‘Congress Section 8, of Article 1 of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- shall have power . . . to regulate commerce Constitution lation pursuant to the following: with foreign nations, and among the several By Mr. BUCHANAN: The Constitutional authority on which states, and with the Indian tribes;’’ H.R. 2524. this bill rests is enumerated in Section 8 of By Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of Congress has the power to enact this legis- Article I of the United States Constitution, New York: lation pursuant to the following: which provides that ‘‘The Congress shall H.R. 2546. Article I, Section 8. have the Power to lay and collect Taxes, Du- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mrs. BUSTOS: ties, Imports, and Excises, to pay the Debts lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2525. and provide for the common Defence and Article I, Section 8, Clause 3: ‘‘Congress Congress has the power to enact this legis- general Welfare of the United States; but all shall have power . . . to regulate commerce lation pursuant to the following: Duties, Imports and Excises shall be uniform with foreign nations, and among the several This bill is enacted pursuant to the power throughout the United States.’’ states, and with the Indian tribes’’; granted to Congress under Article I, Section By Mr. HIGGINS: By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- H.R. 2536. H.R. 2547. tion. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. CAPUANO: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2526. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 The Constitutional authority in which this Congress has the power to enact this legis- By Mr. HIMES: bill rests is the power of the Congress to reg- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 2537. ulate Commerce as enumerated by Article I, The Congress enacts this bill pursuant to Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8, Clause 1 as applied to providing Article I, Section 8, Clause 1; and Article I, lation pursuant to the following: for the general welfare of the United States Section 8, Clause 3 of the United States Con- Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of through administering of the Federal Food, stitution. the United States Drug and Cosmetic Act. By Mr. CROWLEY: By Mr. HUFFMAN: By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: H.R. 2527. H.R. 2538. H.R. 2548. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following:

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Clause VII bill rests is the power of the Congress to reg- upon the following Section 8 statement: To establish post offices and post roads; ulate Commerce as enumerated by Article I, To make all Laws which shall be necessary By Mr. YOUNG of Iowa: Section 8, Clause 1 as applied to providing and proper for carrying into Execution the H.R. 2566. for the general welfare of the United States foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vest- Congress has the power to enact this legis- through the administration of the National ed by this Constitution in the Government of lation pursuant to the following: Institutes of Health under the Public Health the United States, or in any Department or Article I, Section 8: The Congress shall Service Act. Officer thereof. have Power to regulate Commerce among By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: By Mr. SALMON: the several states. H.R. 2549. H.R. 2556. By Mr. ZINKE: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2567. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: Congress has the power to enact this legis- The Constitutional authority in which this Article I, Section 9, Clause 7—‘‘No Money lation pursuant to the following: bill rests is the power of the Congress to reg- shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 ulate Commerce as enumerated by Article I, Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; Section 8, Clause 1 as applied to providing and a regular Statement and Account of the f for the general welfare of the United States Receipts and Expenditures of all public ADDITIONAL SPONSORS through the regulations and provisions under Money shall be published from time to Title 42 of the United States Code. time.’’ Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors By Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS: By Mr. SCALISE: were added to public bills and resolu- H.R. 2550. H.R. 2557. tions, as follows: Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 12: Mr. BERA. lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: The Constitutional authority in which this Article I, Section 8, Clause 3 of the United H.R. 24: Mr. KATKO. bill rests is the power of the Congress to reg- States Constitution. H.R. 139: Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. ulate Commerce as enumerated by Article I, By Mr. SCHRADER: H.R. 167: Mr. QUIGLEY and Mr. YOHO. Section 8, Clause 1 as applied to providing H.R. 2558. H.R. 220: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. for the general welfare of the United States Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 235: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. through administering of the Social Security lation pursuant to the following: KATKO, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Act. This bill is enacted pursuant to the power Mr. MEEKS, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. BISHOP of By Ms. MCSALLY: granted to Congress under: Michigan, Mr. ROSKAM, Mr. MICA, Mrs. LUM- H.R. 2551. U.S. Const. art. 1, § 1; MIS, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. WITTMAN, Ms. FUDGE, Congress has the power to enact this legis- U.S. Const. art. 1, § 8, cl. 12; Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. NUGENT, Mr. lation pursuant to the following: U.S. Const. art. 1, § 8, cl. 13; FLEISCHMANN, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. RYAN of Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1: ‘‘The Con- U.S. Const. art. 1, § 8, cl. 14; and Wisconsin, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, Mr. gress shall have Power To lay and collect U.S. Const. art. 1, §8, cl. 18. GUINTA, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. FINCHER, Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay By Mr. SMITH of Texas: Mr. CALVERT, Mr. ROKITA, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. the Debts and provide for the common H.R. 2559. DELANEY, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. BRIDENSTINE. Defence and general Welfare of the United Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 292: Miss RICE of New York. States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 381: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and shall be uniform throughout the United Article I, section 8, clause 3 of the Con- Mr. HASTINGS. States’’ stitution; and Article I, section 8, clause 1 of H.R. 413: Mr. ASHFORD. Article 1, Section 8, Clasue 12; ‘‘The Con- the Constitution. H.R. 427: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia. gress shall have the power to . . . raise and By Ms. STEFANIK: H.R. 456: Mr. HECK of Nevada. support armies . . . H.R. 2560. H.R. 465: Mr. HECK of Nevada. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 13 ‘‘To provide Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 475: Mr. HECK of Nevada and Mrs. and maintain a navy’’ And, lation pursuant to the following: WALORSKI. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18; ‘‘To make This bill is enacted pursuant to the power H.R. 486: Mr. GOSAR. all laws which shall be necessary and proper granted to Congress under Article 1, Section H.R. 539: Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. BRENDAN F. for carrying into execution’’ 8, Clause 18 of the United States Constitu- BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. HASTINGS, and By Mr. O’ROURKE: tion. Mr. BARTON. H.R. 2552. By Mr. STIVERS: H.R. 578: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 2561. H.R. 607: Ms. ESTY. Congress has the power to enact this legis- lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 616: Mr. JEFFRIES. lation pursuant to the following: Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 H.R. 627: Mr. HUFFMAN. The Congress shall have Power * * * To Article I, Section 8, Clause 14. To make H.R. 628: Mr. GIBBS. make all Laws which shall be necessary and Rules for the Government and Regulation of H.R. 662: Mr. WEBER of Texas and Mr. proper for carrying into Execution the fore- the land and naval Forces. EMMER of Minnesota. going Powers, and all other Powers vested by By Ms. TITUS: H.R. 703: Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia and the Constitution in the Government of the H.R. 2562. Mr. GOSAR. United States, or in any Department or Offi- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 721: Mr. NOLAN. cer thereof. lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 727: Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania and By Ms. PINGREE: Article I Section 8 of the United States Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 2553. Constitution, which gives Congress the H.R. 745: Mr. WHITFIELD and Mr. KING of Congress has the power to enact this legis- ‘‘power to lay and collect taxes, duties, im- New York. lation pursuant to the following: posts and excises . . .’’ H.R. 765: Mr. BABIN. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 By Mr. VAN HOLLEN: Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 H.R. 2563. H.R. 766: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 768: Mr. JEFFRIES. By Mr. POLIS: lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 793: Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. BRIDENSTINE, H.R. 2554. This bill is enacted pursuant to Clause 3 of and Mr. LAMBORN. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Section 8 of Article 1 of the United States H.R. 815: Mr. BARTON. lation pursuant to the following: Constitution. H.R. 828: Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Article I, Section 8 of the United States By Mr. WELCH: Mr. RENACCI. Constitution, specifically clause 1 relating to H.R. 2564. H.R. 837: Mr. WENSTRUP. the power of Congress to provide for the gen- Congress has the power to enact this legis- H.R. 845: Mr. VEASEY. eral welfare of the United States) and clause lation pursuant to the following: H.R. 864: Mr. BEYER. 18 (relating to the power to make all laws Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18: The Con- H.R. 879: Mr. BARLETTA, Mr. WALDEN, and necessary and proper for carrying out the gress shall have Power To . . . make all Mr. HARDY. powers vested in Congress), and Article IV, Laws which shall be necessary and proper for H.R. 893: Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. LANCE, Mr. section 3, clause 2 (relating to the power of carrying into Execution the foregoing Pow- ROKITA, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. LATTA, Congress to dispose of and make all needful ers, and all other Powers vested by this Con- Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. LAMALFA, Mr. rules and regulations respecting the terri- stitution in the Government of the United PEARCE, Mr. HOLDING, Mr. ROTHFUS, Mr. tory or other property belonging to the States, or in any Department or Officer ADERHOLT, Mr. OLSON, Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. United States). thereof. DUCKWORTH, Mr. SCHRADER, Mr. COFFMAN, By Mr. RYAN of Ohio: By Mr. WESTERMAN: Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. GRAYSON, H.R. 2555. H.R. 2565. Mr. GARRETT, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. Congress has the power to enact this legis- Congress has the power to enact this legis- CA´ RDENAS, Mr. NEAL, Ms. BASS, Mr. CON- lation pursuant to the following: lation pursuant to the following: NOLLY, Mr. HURD of Texas, Mrs. BLACKBURN,

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Mr. BARTON, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. SHERMAN, and H.R. 1786: Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Penn- H.R. 2251: Mr. GOSAR. Mr. SARBANES. sylvania, Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania, and H.R. 2259: Mr. YOUNG of Iowa, Mr. PALAZZO, H.R. 913: Mr. TAKAI. Mr. JOLLY. Mr. CALVERT, Mr. STEWART, Mr. JOYCE, Mr. H.R. 915: Mr. FATTAH, Mr. BRENDAN F. H.R. 1801: Mr. CROWLEY. SESSIONS, Mr. DESJARLAIS, Mr. RIBBLE, and BOYLE of Pennsylvania, and Mr. LANGEVIN. H.R. 1814: Mr. DELANEY, Mr. NEAL, Mr. Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 923: Mr. GUINTA. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mr. H.R. 2280: Ms. LOFGREN. H.R. 970: Mr. WALBERG. MCDERMOTT, Mr. NADLER, and Miss RICE of H.R. 2289: Mr. SESSIONS. H.R. 973: Mr. DESAULNIER. New York. H.R. 2290: Mr. KING of New York, Mr. H.R. 985: Mr. TURNER, Mrs. ROBY, and Ms. H.R. 1830: Mr. NEWHOUSE. THORNBERRY, and Mr. DESJARLAIS. SEWELL of Alabama. H.R. 1842: Mrs. NOEM and Ms. MCCOLLUM. H.R. 2295: Mr. LUMMIS. H.R. 986: Mr. PETERSon, Mr. BISHOP of H.R. 1858: Mr. JEFFRIES. H.R. 2300: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mr. Georgia, Mr. BABIN, and Mrs. HARTZLER. H.R. 1859: Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. ALLEN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. H.R. 1089: Mr. KILMER and Mr. WALZ. H.R. 1877: Mr. CICILLINE. GROTHMAN, and Mr. GIBBS. H.R. 1141: Mr. HECK of Nevada. H.R. 1893: Mr. FORBES, Mr. GOWDY, Mr. POE H.R. 2302: Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, H.R. 1150: Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. RUSH, Mr. of Texas, Mr. STEWART, Mr. MESSER, Mr. Mr. SERRANO, and Mr. CICILLINE. BRIDENSTINE, and Mr. GROTHMAN. PALAZZO, Mr. GROTHMAN, and Mrs. COM- H.R. 2304: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 1151: Mr. JONES, Mr. MARCHANT, and STOCK. H.R. 2318: Mr. NUGENT. Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H.R. 1905: Mr. DOLD. H.R. 2328: Mr. BARR and Mr. FARENTHOLD. H.R. 1170: Mr. BRIDENSTINE. H.R. 1908: Ms. JACKSON LEE. H.R. 2330: Mr. KENNEDY. H.R. 1178: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. H.R. 1910: Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 2341: Mr. COSTA. H.R. 1192: Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. H.R. 1911: Mr. NOLAN. H.R. 2350: Mrs. COMSTOCK. H.R. 1197: Ms. DUCKWORTH, Ms. MCCOLLUM, H.R. 1919: Mr. COURTNEY and Mr. SCHIFF. H.R. 2371: Ms. JUDY CHU of California. Mr. BOST, and Mr. RIGELL. H.R. 1924: Ms. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM of H.R. 2379: Mr. RANGEL and Ms. LEE. H.R. 1202: Mr. RIBBLE, Ms. ESTY, and Mr. New Mexico. H.R. 2391: Mr. LEVIN. POE of Texas. H.R. 1942: Mr. DOLD. H.R. 2393: Mr. BRAT, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. FLO- H.R. 1211: Mr. MCDERMOTT and Mr. LEVIN. H.R. 1953: Mr. SANFORD and Mr. RES, Mr. COLLINS of New York, and Mr. DENT. H.R. 1214: Mr. SHIMKUS. DESJARLAIS. H.R. 2398: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. H.R. 1218: Mr. WALZ. H.R. 1964: Mr. JOHNSON of Ohio and Mr. H.R. 2403: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1256: Mr. THOMPSON of California. RIBBLE. H.R. 2404: Mr. SIRES. H.R. 1270: Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. H.R. 1969: Mr. WELCH, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. H.R. 2407: Mr. POCAN, Mr. RIBBLE, Mr. H.R. 1284: Ms. SLAUGHTER. HINOJOSA, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN. KIND, Mr. HANNA, and Mr. WELCH. H.R. 1300: Mr. GOODLATTE. H.R. 1986: Mr. SMITH of Missouri. H.R. 1309: Mr. FORBES. H.R. 1989: Mr. GOWDY and Mr. UPTON. H.R. 2410: Mr. WELCH, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. H.R. 1312: Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois and H.R. 1994: Mr. SENSENBRENNER and Mr. TONKO. Mr. DOLD. GIBBS. H.R. 2429: Ms. EDWARDS and Mr. YARMUTH. H.R. 1342: Mr. KATKO, Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N H.R. 1996: Mr. WILLIAMS. H.R. 2449: Mr. POCAN, Mrs. BEATTY, Mr. of New Mexico, and Mr. POLIS. H.R. 2008: Mr. SCHIFF. HECK of Washington, Ms. FUDGE, and Mr. H.R. 1401: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. TIPTON, and H.R. 2013: Mrs. BEATTY and Ms. LOFGREN. ENGEL. Mr. LUETKEMEYER. H.R. 2016: Mr. BEYER. H.R. 2481: Mr. BUTTERFIELD. H.R. 1413: Mr. CURBELO of Florida and Mr. H.R. 2017: Mr. SIRES and Mr. BARLETTA. H.J. Res. 22: Ms. FUDGE and Mr. SIRES. GIBBS. H.R. 2025: Mr. SERRANO. H.J. Res. 25: Mr. RYAN of Ohio. H.R. 1434: Mr. AGUILAR, Mr. ASHFORD, Ms. H.R. 2042: Mr. COLLINS of New York, Mr. H.J. Res. 47: Mr. CARNEY, Mr. YARMUTH, ´ BORDALLO, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. CARSON of Indi- ROUZER, and Mr. FORBES. Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BEN RAY LUJAN of New ana, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CON- H.R. 2043: Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. WALDEN, Mr. Mexico, and Mr. CICILLINE. NOLLY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. DELANEY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. COSTELLO of Pennsylvania, Mrs. H.J. Res. 51: Mr. FATTAH. ENGEL, Mr. FARR, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. BLACKBURN, and Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia. H. Con. Res. 36: Mr. POLIS and Ms. NORTON. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, and Ms. TITUS. H.R. 2058: Mr. LONG, Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, H. Res. 28: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. CARSON of H.R. 1482: Mr. ELLISON and Mr. SWALWELL and Mr. VALADAO. Indiana, Mr. MACARTHUR, Mr. SERRANO, and of California. H.R. 2061: Mr. WALBERG, Mr. WILSON of Mr. COURTNEY. H.R. 1537: Mr. HASTINGS. South Carolina, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. ROHR- H. Res. 54: Mr. MACARTHUR and Ms. MENG. H.R. 1550: Mr. TIBERI. ABACHER. H. Res. 230: Mrs. LAWRENCE, Ms. NORTON, H.R. 1559: Mr. VISCLOSKY and Mrs. DAVIS of H.R. 2070: Mr. SHIMKUS. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. California. H.R. 2082: Ms. TITUS, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. GUTIE´ RREZ, Mr. HASTINGS, and Mr. H.R. 1565: Mr. FATTAH. GALLEGO, Mr. VEASEY, and Ms. FUDGE. SWALWELL of California. H.R. 1567: Mr. PERRY, Ms. WASSERMAN H.R. 2096: Mr. SMITH of Missouri, Mr. H. Res. 233: Ms. DELBENE, Mr. COOK, Mr. SCHULTZ, and Mr. MCDERMOTT. MARCHANT, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. RODNEY DAVIS HUNTER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. AUSTIN H.R. 1572: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. of Illinois, and Mr. GOODLATTE. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, H.R. 1575: Ms. TITUS and Mr. TAKANO. H.R. 2100: Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. KNIGHT, Mr. JOLLY, Mr. HIMES, and Mr. DUNCAN of H.R. 1576: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois. Mrs. LAWRENCE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. POE of South Carolina. H.R. 1598: Ms. NORTON. Texas, Mr. GRIJALVA, and Ms. ESTY. H. Res. 262: Mr. TONKO and Ms. KAPTUR. H.R. 1603: Mr. ROE of Tennessee. H.R. 2123: Mr. KINZINGER of Illinois, Mr. H. Res. 268: Mr. RANGEL. H.R. 1604: Mr. CURBELO of Florida. PETERS, Mr. KLINE, Mr. NOLAN, Mr. COLLINS H. Res. 279: Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. DOGGETT, H.R. 1608: Miss RICE of New York, Mr. of New York, Mr. MARINO, and Mr. GOSAR. Mr. O’ROURKE, Mr. PETERS, Mr. NADLER, Mr. CICILLINE, and Ms. ESTY. H.R. 2124: Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. HECK of Ne- CICILLINE, Mr. YOHO, Ms. MENG, Ms. BASS, H.R. 1611: Mr. POMPEO and Mr. CARTER of vada, and Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Georgia. York. Mrs. DINGELL, Ms. CLARKE of New York, Mr. H.R. 1644: Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. H.R. 2132: Mr. CICILLINE. WEBER of Texas, Mr. KILDEE, and Mr. TED H.R. 1655: Mr. REED. H.R. 2193: Mr. NOLAN. LIEU of California. H.R. 1680: Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. SMITH of H.R. 2200: Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Washington, and Mr. JEFFRIES. H.R. 2205: Mr. KING of New York. f H.R. 1692: Mrs. NAPOLITANO. H.R. 2213: Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. STUTZMAN, H.R. 1716: Mrs. BLACK. and Ms. JENKINS of Kansas. H.R. 1717: Mr. KILMER and Mr. MEEKS. H.R. 2218: Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM H.R. 1718: Mr. CARSON of Indiana. H.R. 2221: Ms. ESTY, Mr. QUIGLEY, Ms. PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS H.R. 1734: Mr. GRAVES of Georgia. BROWN of Florida, and Ms. JACKSON LEE. Under clause 7 of rule XII, sponsors H.R. 1736: Mr. CRAMER. H.R. 2233: Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. H.R. 1737: Mr. GOSAR, Mr. MESSER, and Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. JONES, Mr. were deleted from public bills and reso- WALZ. CICILLINE, and Ms. EDWARDS. lutions, as follows: H.R. 1784: Mr. TIBERI. H.R. 2244: Mr. LATTA. H.R. 1622: Mr. SCHIFF.

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Vol. 161 WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 No. 79 Senate The Senate met at 9 a.m. and was tion of certain business records, conduct roving surveillance, access to business called to order by the President pro electronic surveillance, use pen registers and records, and individual terrorists as agents tempore (Mr. HATCH). trap and trace devices, and use other forms of foreign powers under the Foreign Intel- of information gathering for foreign intel- ligence Surveillance Act of 1978 until July 31, f ligence, counterterrorism, and criminal pur- 2015, and for other purposes. poses, and for other purposes. PRAYER CLOTURE MOTION CLOTURE MOTION The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, of- Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I fered the following prayer: send a cloture motion to the desk for send a cloture motion to the desk for Let us pray. the motion to proceed. the motion to proceed. Eternal Spirit, from generation to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clo- generation we will speak of Your great- ture motion having been presented ture motion having been presented ness. Your voice is full of majesty, and under rule XXII, the Chair directs the under rule XXII, the Chair directs the we sense Your glory in the thunder. clerk to read the motion. clerk to read the motion. You sit enthroned as King forever. The legislative clerk read as follows: The legislative clerk read as follows: Thank You for the strength You give CLOTURE MOTION to all who love You and for the bless- CLOTURE MOTION We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- ings You bestow upon America. ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Lord, bless our Senators. Today, ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby guide their thoughts and speech. Lead move to bring to a close debate on the mo- move to bring to a close debate on the mo- them on paths that will keep our Na- tion to proceed to H.R. 2048, an act to reform tion to proceed to S. 1357, a bill to extend au- tion strong. May they conduct the the authorities of the Federal Government thority relating to roving surveillance, ac- work of freedom with justice and hu- to require the production of certain business cess to business records, and individual ter- mility. records, conduct electronic surveillance, use rorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. pen registers and trap and trace devises, and use other forms of information gathering for until July 31, 2015, and for other purposes. f foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Daniel Coats, Thom Tillis, Mike Rounds, Pat PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE criminal purposes, and for other purposes. Mitch McConnell, Lamar Alexander, Mi- Roberts, Richard Burr, John Barrasso, The President pro tempore led the chael B. Enzi, David Vitter, John Cor- Tom Cotton, Shelley Moore Capito, Pledge of Allegiance, as follows: nyn, Johnny Isakson, Lisa Murkowski, David Perdue, Lamar Alexander, Mi- chael B. Enzi, David Vitter, Johnny I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the John Barrasso, Richard Burr, Pat Rob- Isakson, Roy Blunt. United States of America, and to the Repub- erts, Roy Blunt, Bob Corker, Orrin G. lic for which it stands, one nation under God, Hatch, Jerry Moran, Patrick J. ORDER OF PROCEDURE indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Toomey, Mike Lee, Ted Cruz. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I f Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the man- withdraw the motion to proceed to datory quorum call with respect to the RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY H.R. 2048. cloture motion on the Hatch amend- LEADER The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ment, No. 1221, be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. ator has that right. Mr. REID. Mr. President, reserving HELLER). The majority leader is recog- The motion is withdrawn. the right to object. nized. f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there f EXTENDING AUTHORITY UNDER objection? USA FREEDOM ACT OF 2015— THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE Mr. REID. No objection. MOTION TO PROCEED SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978—MO- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without TION TO PROCEED objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I move to proceed to H.R. 2048. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I MEASURE PLACED ON THE CALENDAR—H.R. 2353 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The move to proceed to S. 1357. Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I clerk will report the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The understand there is a bill at the desk The legislative clerk read as follows: clerk will report the motion. that is due for a second reading. Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 87, H.R. The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. The 2048, a bill to reform the authorities of the Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 86, S. clerk will read the bill by title for the Federal Government to require the produc- 1357, a bill to extend authority relating to second time.

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After order to place the bill on the calendar ator from Utah. we found a way to address our col- under the provisions of rule XIV, I ob- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the Sen- leagues’ concerns, we were finally able ject to further proceeding. ate will shortly vote on cloture on the to begin debate on the TPA bill, but The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- Hatch substitute amendment, legisla- even then the process was slow-going. tion is heard. tion to renew trade promotion author- As debate began, the majority leader The bill will be placed on the cal- ity and trade adjustment assistance. I attempted to keep the Senate open on endar. know some of my colleagues have con- Friday and into the weekend to allow Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest cerns about the process. Let me say Senators to debate and offer amend- the absence of a quorum. that I also share those concerns. ments. However, the Senate minority The PRESIDING OFFICER. The From the very beginning of our dis- leader objected, which prevented the clerk will call the roll. cussions over 3 years ago on the re- process from moving forward and set us The legislative clerk proceeded to newal of TPA, I have done all I could to back even further. call the roll. listen to all of my colleagues and ad- Then, we came to this week and de- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask dress their concerns. bate finally began in earnest. Shortly unanimous consent that the order for I first worked with Chairman Baucus thereafter, a new strategy emerged, the quorum call be rescinded. to find a way to update TPA in a way wholly supported by the opponents of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without that addresses many of the issues that TPA. The strategy has been simple: objection, it is so ordered. have arisen since 2002, including con- Prevent any amendments from being Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the Sen- cerns over labor and the environment. called up and object to any and all ate will shortly vote on cloture—— When Senator WYDEN became chair- unanimous consent requests. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- man of the Finance Committee, I again I have been here on the floor all ator will suspend. went to the negotiating table to try to week, and I have witnessed firsthand address many of the transparency and f the deployment of this plan to frus- procedural issues he raised, and we trate the process and to prevent a full RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME again came to a bipartisan com- and fair debate on trade policy. Now The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under promise. here we are facing a cloture vote and the previous order, the leadership time When many of my Senate colleagues the prospect of cutting off debate. It is is reserved. said renewal of TAA was a necessary unfortunate that it has come to this, component to passing TPA, I again did f but given the total lack of cooperation my best to meet those concerns, even we faced and continue to face on this ENSURING TAX EXEMPT ORGANI- though I myself have significant res- bill, this is really the only option left. ZATIONS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL ervations about the program. Invoking cloture is not the end. If we ACT Throughout the Finance Committee can get agreement with our colleagues, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under consideration, I tried to conduct an I expect there will still be opportuni- the previous order, the Senate will re- open and fair process, which allowed ties to call up and vote on amend- sume consideration of H.R. 1314, which many Members of the committee, even ments, but we cannot just sit around the clerk will report. those who opposed TPA, the oppor- and wait for solutions to come together The legislative clerk read as follows: tunity to be heard and to have their on their own. A bill (H.R. 1314) to amend the Internal amendments adopted. As a result, the If any Senator has a proposal for a Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to committee reported out four pieces of path forward that will reasonably sat- an administrative appeal relating to adverse trade legislation, all with strong bipar- isfy the various demands and objec- determinations of tax-exempt status of cer- tisan support. tions that have been raised and allow tain organizations. I will acknowledge that the process us to break the logjam on amendments, Pending: on the floor has not gone the way any I am all ears. Until then, our only Hatch amendment No. 1221, in the nature of us would like. At the outset of this choice is to press forward. We could ex- of a substitute. endeavor, I stated my commitment to tend this debate forever and still not Hatch (for Flake) amendment No. 1243 (to a full, fair, and open debate over our satisfy every demand; there is no ques- amendment No. 1221), to strike the extension TPA legislation. The majority leader tion about that. But this bill is far too of the trade adjustment assistance program. made a similar commitment, and I important. Hatch (for Inhofe/Coons) modified amend- know that was our intention. Indeed, I have done all I can to address legiti- ment No. 1312 (to amendment No. 1221), to from the very beginning, we had amend the African Growth and Opportunity mate concerns, and as a result, the bill Act to require the development of a plan for planned to hear everyone’s arguments is supported by me, Chairman RYAN each sub-Saharan African country for nego- and consider a number of amendments. from the House Ways and Means Com- tiating and entering into free trade agree- This is how the Senate is supposed to mittee, Ranking Member WYDEN from ments. function. Once again, we intended to the Finance Committee, and, most im- Hatch (for McCain) amendment No. 1226 (to let it function that way. Unfortu- portantly, the President of the United amendment No. 1221), to repeal a duplicative nately, there were some who did not States. inspection and grading program. want to let that happen. They were, Let’s be real here. We need to get Stabenow (for Portman) amendment No. from the very beginning, committed to 1299 (to amendment No. 1221), to make it a this bill passed. Just this morning, I principal negotiating objective of the United slow-walking this process and pre- read that a ministerial that was to States to address currency manipulation in venting regular order. That is just a begin this month has been canceled, in trade agreements. fact. large part due to the fact that Congress Brown amendment No. 1251 (to amendment I know there are some who want to has not approved this bill. No. 1221), to require the approval of Congress blame the majority leader for filing Our Nation’s economic health and before additional countries may join the cloture and trying to move this process prestige are on the line here today. The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. forward. I am sure some are thinking TPA bill is the only way Congress can Wyden (for Shaheen) amendment No. 1227 of voting against cloture this morning effectively assert its priorities in our (to amendment No. 1221), to make trade agreements work for small businesses. in protest. That would be a grave mis- ongoing trade negotiations. It is the Wyden (for Warren) amendment No. 1327 take. only way we can ensure that our trade (to amendment No. 1221), to prohibit the ap- Let me remind my colleagues that we negotiators can reach good deals with plication of the trade authorities procedures tried to move to the bill at the begin- our trading partners. It is the only way

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The Journal wrote: will do everything in their power to basic powers for the next 6 years and to In the transportation sector, led by cars, keep it from passing. As much as I delegate those powers to the Chief Ex- the TPP could boost imports by an extra have tried to change hearts and minds ecutive. $30.8 billion by 2025, compared with an ex- on these issues, there is very little I Under the fast-track procedure, the ports gain of $7.8 billion. can do about that. But I also know that President, not Congress, writes imple- So the imports of automobiles would there is a bipartisan majority of Sen- menting legislation for any yet-unseen increase by $30.8 billion and our ex- ators who support TPA and who, de- global trade pact. That legislation, no ports would increase by only $7.8 bil- spite concerns about process, want to matter its contents, cannot be amend- lion. That was a study written by Peter get this done. We are still in a position ed in any fashion. No individual Mem- Petri, professor of international fi- to reach a positive outcome on this ber of Congress can alter any line of nance at Brandeis University. bill. text or remove a single provision that Well, having dramatically more im- I said at the beginning of this debate violates the will of Congress. That leg- ports than exports is not going to add that this was quite possibly the most islation, once called up, is guaranteed a jobs. Perhaps that is why we cannot important debate we will have this speedy path forward—only 20 hours of get an answer. In other words, job-kill- year in Congress. It is President debate—and the vote threshold is low- ing imports would vastly exceed any Obama’s top legislative priority. It is a ered to a simple majority. No matter growth in foreign exports, thereby put- very high priority for many of us in how far-reaching the global trade ting more Americans out of work. Congress. On the substance, this is a agreement, Congress cannot subject it We have seen this story before. The good TPA bill, one Senators from both to the 60 votes applied to important South Korea trade deal—and I sup- parties can support. It needs to pass. legislation before the Senate or the 67 ported that. I have great respect for We need to pass it for the American votes applied to treaties, as it really the South Korean and the Japanese workers who want good, high-paying should be. Congress will have business acumen. But the South Ko- jobs. We need to pass it for our farm- preapproved swift consideration of rean trade deal, which was supposed to ers, ranchers, manufacturers, and en- sweeping global pacts before the text boost our exports by more than $10 bil- trepreneurs who need access to foreign has been made available and seen by a lion, actually ended up increasing our markets in order to compete. We need single Member of this body or the exports less than $1 billion. If truth be to pass it to maintain our standing in American people. known, it was $0.8 billion. Instead, the the world and continue to advance As usual through these processes— deal boosted South Korean imports to American values and interests on the and too often—amendments are being our country by more than $12 billion world stage. We need to pass it to dem- constricted and blocked through one and nearly doubled the trade gap be- onstrate to the American people that maneuver or another. The net result is tween our two nations, which was al- despite our many disagreements, their we are coming down to a cloture vote ready large. elected representatives are capable of without any amendments having been They say: Well, this time it is dif- addressing important issues and solv- voted on. ferent. Trust us. Give us 6 more years ing real problems. Mr. President, 2 weeks ago, I sent a of executive authority to pass any There is a path forward here, one letter to the President of the United global deal we like under fast-track. No that will still allow us to be successful, States asking how fast-track and the deal has ever been blocked. but in order to get there, we need Sen- vast Trans-Pacific Partnership would Well, respectfully, the American peo- ators to support cloture this morning. impact the jobs and wages of American ple don’t trust you. Here is what the I urge my colleagues to join me in workers. It is a simple question. Would Pew Poll reported recently: Twenty voting yes on cloture. It is crucial, it is it increase or reduce manufacturing percent of Americans think these trade of paramount concern, and it is some- jobs and wages in the United States? agreements create jobs and 50 percent thing very highly wished for by the Shouldn’t we know that? Is that an im- say it destroys jobs. President of the United States and by a proper question to ask? He has refused Have we been adding jobs in manu- bipartisan majority in this body. to answer. I think the reason he has re- facturing or losing jobs in manufac- I hope we will vote yes on cloture fused to answer is because the answer turing? We have been losing jobs in here today. is not good and will not be well re- manufacturing. Are the American peo- With that, I yield the floor. ceived. They want us to shut off debate ple so wrong in that conclusion? Forty- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- and move forward without having these five percent of Americans think trade ator from Alabama. fundamental questions answered. reduces wages; only 17 percent say it Mr. SESSIONS. I thank the Presiding For too long, the United States has increases them. By contrast, 72 percent Officer for giving me the opportunity entered into trade deals on the promise of Vietnamese believe this trade agree- to share some remarks. of economic bounty, only to see work- ment would increase their salaries. I do believe Senator HATCH and Sen- ers impoverished and businesses dis- Because TPP is a living agreement, it ator WYDEN allowed a good debate in appear. Dan DiMicco, the chairman can be changed after adoption. It says the committee. Unfortunately, we have Emeritus of Nucor Steel, explains that in the language of the agreement where not been able to have the kinds of this is because these free-trade deals it has this living agreement language amendments here on the floor that have not been free-trade deals at all. that this is unprecedented. This is the they allowed in the committee, so we Instead, they have been ‘‘unilateral first time this has been put in a trade are moving to this massive bill with trade disarmament,’’ where we lower agreement. The Congressional Re- very little debate, even on the fast- our barriers to foreign imports but search Service tells us that, too. track policy. If that is adopted and they retain their barriers to our ex- We are now creating a foreign inter- TPP appears before us here on the ports to those countries. This is what national entity—one more inter- floor, there will be no amendments on is fundamentally at stake here. A lot of national entity—with a commission it. people, in their religious view of free that meets and votes and makes deci- In a few moments, we will vote on trade, don’t care whether other coun- sions that are binding on the United whether to shut off debate on the fast- tries have barriers. Their view is that States of America. Frankly, I think track authority legislation. I see no we should welcome more imports. Mr. this great Nation is exposing itself to reason that we have to rush this. DiMicco has called this the too many of these agreements. Tying I will just note that we have the ‘‘enablement of foreign mercantilism,’’ down the ability of the world’s greatest highway bill expiring, and we have the a philosophy of trade that is too often power and economic engine, the United

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They say they have signed a trade league from Alabama. and even subject U.S. citizens to its agreement, and they will agree on tar- These free-trade deals are not free ruling—adjudicated in an international iffs, for example, but they still, on net, trade. If they were free trade, they tribunal. don’t open their market as effectively would be a couple of pages long that It is time for Congress to defend its as we open our markets. That is the re- simply listed the tariffs that we are shareholders—our shareholders—the ality. eliminating as incentives. Instead, American people. It is time to return As a result, we have had a continual these are a collection of special inter- to the regular order and to the prin- decline in manufacturing. We have est deals that take us somewhere else ciples of sound governance and to as- seen a surge in our trade deficits. from where the proponents said they sert, not surrender, the power of Con- March was the highest trade deficit in would. gress to the overreaching Chief Execu- almost a decade. The whole first quar- Senator SESSIONS said something in- tive. I am therefore going to oppose ter was horrible. Our trade deficits are teresting: This is really about jobs. shutting off debate that actually has increasing. They would be making claims about not even begun. If this agreement is passed, will it in- jobs. Instead, they make claims about I am frustrated that two of my rea- crease or decrease our trade deficits? geopolitics in China and all of that. sonable amendments that I think Isn’t that a fair question to ask? Will it That is fine, but there are certainly would have had a very good chance of increase or decrease our trade deficits? other ways to deal with that better passing have been blocked and appar- They will not answer. Unfortunately, than we have. ently will not get a vote. I don’t think the answer is it is going to increase our We have seen big promises. We saw we have any need to shut off the debate trade deficits. We know that. If it were them from the first President Bush as today and to advance to a bill where we not true, they would be hollering about he negotiated NAFTA. We saw them have had too few amendments and how it is going to greatly reduce our from President Clinton when he pushed where we have had a steadfast refusal trade deficits. They would be saying, NAFTA through Congress. We saw by the President of the United States, on net, we are going to have more jobs. them from President Clinton on PNTR who is pushing every way he can to get They would say wages would go up. with China, which was not a trade deal this agreement adopted, until he an- The truth is we are not negotiating but certainly acted like one in many swers the question: Will it improve these agreements effectively, and the ways in terms of what happened with manufacturing or further reduce manu- net result is it is going to weaken man- China then. We saw them with the sec- facturing, as our previous agreement ufacturing, allow a reduction in jobs, ond President Bush with the Central with South Korea did? It reduced man- and really put downward pressure on America Free Trade Agreement. And ufacturing. Will it increase jobs or re- wages. we are seeing them now with President I hate to have to oppose this legisla- duce jobs? All they promised—and they Obama and South Korea. tion at this time, but I have come to promised this repeatedly—is that it On South Korea, President Obama’s that conclusion. I have supported most will increase jobs in the export sector. administration promised an increase of They don’t say what it will do on net, of the trade agreements in the past. I understand that we are in a global 70,000 jobs and promised wages would when we have three, four times as go up. They always say more jobs, many imports as we do exports, on net. economy, and we have trading partners around the world. There is no way we higher wages, but then we ended up los- As in the past, it appears this agree- ing 75,000 jobs under the South Korea ment will clearly reduce jobs and re- are going to reverse that. Globalism is here to stay. We need to be a part of it. Free Trade Agreement. duce wages as well, and reduce manu- Today we are voting on whether to facturing. But it is time for our Nation to protect our manufacturing and our workers end debate on the fast-track bill. If We can’t have a strong nation with- people are a little confused, it is very out a manufacturing sector—we just from unfair competition. We cannot take the view, as some do understandable. We are going to end cannot. We can’t be a strong nation debate, but we have barely begun it. without a steel industry—we just can- and say openly, that if our competitors manipulate their currency to make Historically, when we do trade agree- not. We need to ensure in these trade ments in this town—as bad as they agreements—when we open our mar- their products cheaper and they pene- trate our market and close American have turned out to be for the American kets, what these countries want so des- public and working families in places perately is access to the U.S. market. businesses as a result—we cannot say: That is all right; we have cheaper prod- such as Reno and Cleveland, and small- That is something of great value. We er towns such as Mansfield and Lima, should not give it away until they ucts. Don’t worry about it. In the long and really small towns such as Jack- agree to open their markets. That is run, somewhere along the way, it will son, OH—when we passed these trade what a good deal is. That is not what is all work out. agreements, at least we have had open in this deal, and it will not be in the That is a guiding principle for the debate where we could offer amend- agreement. It will be like previous people pushing this legislation. They ments. The last time we did fast-track agreements. won’t admit it, at least the politicians Mr. President, how much time is left won’t, publicly, but we know that is legislation on the Senate floor, there on this side? the guiding principle. I say that is a were 3 weeks of debate. This is about 3 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is mistake. I say that is an extreme posi- days. We considered 50 amendments. 13 minutes remaining. tion. I say that we do have an interest We have considered two so far. Mr. SESSIONS. I don’t see any oth- in protecting our jobs, our manufac- The majority leader came to the ers here. I will just discuss this a little turing, and the ability of the American floor at the end of the first full day of bit more. people to have a good job, to have a re- debate and said we are filing cloture to When Mr. Damico, who has been in- tirement plan, to have an insurance shut down debate. At the end of the volved in world trade competition for policy. I think that is important. first full day of debate, they began the years, said we are enabling mer- So I urge that we back off this agree- process of shutting down debate. The cantilism, what he is saying is that our ment now. Let’s reevaluate it and have majority leader promised an open proc- trading partners have a goal that we the President of the United States an- ess. don’t seem to have, and that is to swer the question: Will we create high- I don’t get it when my Democratic maximize their exports and minimize er wages or lower wages? Will we in- colleagues—I guess I get it with the their imports. crease manufacturing or reduce manu- free-trade fundamentalists here and They want access to the U.S. market. facturing? Will we increase wages or people who are not as independent as They have a mercantilist philosophy, not? Senator SESSIONS and the total party

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Is there down debate. my colleagues don’t want to go home objection? We had two votes on Monday night this week and have people who are Without objection, it is so ordered. and none since. Six amendments are angry because they know these trade Mr. BROWN. This will affect both pending, but votes for them haven’t agreements don’t serve the public in- TPP, 40 percent of the world’s econ- been scheduled. Two hundred amend- terest, and we know there are millions omy, and then a year or so later, TTIP, ments have been filed. At least 30 Sen- of Americans who have lost jobs be- the Transatlantic Trade and Invest- ators have filed amendments and a cause of decisions we make here. ment Partnership, the United States- number of Senators have filed multiple We make decisions here that throw European Union agreement—both per- amendments. We have 200 amendments people out of work. Even the Wall manent trade agreements. There is 40 filed and 2 votes and 6 amendments Street Journal editorial page, the percent in TPP of the world’s economy, pending, even though the 6 amend- greatest cheerleader—the most vig- and 20 percent in TTIP of the world’s ments that are pending don’t have any orous, vociferous cheerleader for free economy. These are permanent trade schedule on how they are going to be trade of any newspaper in the country, agreements that represent a huge part dealt with. At least one of them has I believe—even they acknowledge that of the world’s economy. been second-degreed, basically obvi- people are thrown out of work from This bill will affect global labor ating or taking away any ability to trade agreements because of the dis- standards, it will affect global environ- vote strictly on that amendment. We location. We are going to leave here mental standards, it will affect inter- had two votes on Monday night, no and vote on this without even having national intellectual property stand- votes on this issue since, and as for the amendments on how to take care of ards, and more and more and more. six amendments themselves, who those workers and how to do trade en- That is why Senator SESSIONS has spo- knows how they are going to be dis- forcement. It simply doesn’t make ken out so effectively against it. That posed of. That is an open process? sense. is why people in both parties are insist- People on my side of the aisle are Amendments such as the Brown- ing they get these amendments, that willing to vote to shut down debate Portman Leveling the Playing Field they are voting against cloture until when 25 of their Democratic colleagues Act amendment include much-needed they get these amendments—Members and another—I don’t know, a half trade enforcement provisions in this of this body who have supported clo- dozen; I don’t know how many Repub- trade promotion bill. It was for all in- ture in the past for a whole host of licans—are also offering amendments. tents and purposes unanimously ac- things. So 200 amendments have been filed cepted in the Finance Committee. It Why we are rushing to end debate be- by—I just found this. Forty-six Sen- has all kinds of Republican cosponsor- fore it has truly begun is mystifying. ators have actually filed 200 amend- ships and all kinds of Democrat co- Regardless of whether they support or ments on an issue we haven’t consid- sponsorships. My colleagues in the oppose the underlying bill, I hope my ered in 13 years, and we are going to leadership in both parties, even though colleagues recognize the importance of shut down debate at the end of the first the leadership in both parties doesn’t getting fast-track legislation right— full day of consideration. reflect the majority of the Members of not getting it done by Memorial Day, We had a truly open legislative proc- both parties—that is the way it is some artificial deadline that somebody ess the last time we did it. I think it sometimes—but we are asking for a somewhere set but getting this trade was a Republican Senate at the time. vote on that. We haven’t been given legislation right. It was a very closely divided Senate. that yet—an actual vote. There have The Senate has not given the under- We have been promised repeatedly that been promises, but there has been lying bill the attention and delibera- is what this underlying bill deserves. It nothing really substantive in the end. tion it deserves. It has not given the is what the American people deserve. These provisions on a level playing amendment process the ability to—let Keep in mind this fast-track legisla- field are supported by the White House alone to work its way through but even tion means that we will be consid- and by House Republicans who have to get off the ground. I urge my col- ering—it opens the process, opens the asked them to be included in fast- leagues to vote against cloture and en- door to two trade agreements that en- track. They are supported by numbers sure that a reasonable number of compass 60 percent of the world’s econ- of U.S. industries that face an on- amendments get considered. omy. Forty percent of the world’s econ- slaught of unfairly traded imports and Mr. President, I yield the floor. omy is in the Trans-Pacific Partner- need our trade remedy laws to be as The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- ship and an additional 20 percent with strong as possible. ator from Oregon. the United States and the European We are not debating the Brown- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I can re- Union, the so-called TTIP agreement. Portman amendment. We are not de- port there has been an all-night effort Again, after two votes, the majority bating any amendments. We are simply to try to work out this issue to bring leader filed for cloture at the end of the rushing to conclude consideration of parties together, particularly around first full day of debate. this fast-track bill. our colleagues being able to offer more We are not being unreasonable. We We are fast-tracking this whole idea amendments, and on the issue of the have played this straight. We are sim- of a fast-track process. Why is that Export-Import Bank—something I ply asking for the Senate to debate good for our country or our workers or favor very strongly, and Senator CANT- this important legislation. I really our small manufacturers and the sup- WELL makes a very important point don’t understand how any Senator in ply chains of all of these big indus- that we have trade agreements, but it either party, when half of the Senate tries? Why is that good for our commu- is also important to have financing has offered amendments—200 of them nities? tools, which is what the Export-Import and counting and every day there are We have waited 8 years, and this has Bank is all about. So we have been more amendments offered—how we can to be done today. Eight years we have working throughout the night trying shut down debate when 200 amend- waited for this. We had one full day of to address both of those issues, Export- ments have been filed by 46 Senators. debate. Then the majority leader shut Import Bank and the question of our We are simply asking for votes on our down the debate, after one full day of colleagues being able to offer more amendments. I don’t care when we debate. amendments. complete it. I don’t care if we right What we do in this fast-track bill will When you hear the words ‘‘TPA’’ and now defeat cloture and then come up have implications for years to come. It ‘‘TPP,’’ it sounds like a company that with some kind of a UC to give us votes will affect the Trans-Pacific Partner- has been through too many mergers,

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Export jobs often pay better their hands for close to 4 months before amendments are dropped and most of than the nonexport jobs do because their elected representative has to these nine will not see the light of day. there is a lot of value added in the vote. That is what Chairman HATCH Madam President, I object to the UC. process. and I have sought to do in terms of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- The vote today will begin the efforts coming up with a modern trade policy. tion is heard. to replace the outdated trade rules of I think it is appropriate that my col- The Senator from Utah. the 1990s with a modern set of trade league—and I appreciate his partner- Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I just rules that can help America get more ship—will have a chance to wrap this want to point out that we tried to of those good-paying jobs. up. bring this bill up Thursday, then Fri- When you talk about international The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- day. It was objected to. Then we trade, the first thing you have to focus ator from Utah. brought it up Monday. We only had two on is the estimate is, in the developing Mr. HATCH. I appreciate my partner amendments. Then Tuesday, Wednes- world, there are going to be about 1 bil- and his kind comments and his intel- day, and now today there have been lion middle-class consumers. Those are ligent comments here this morning. logjams all the way through. middle-class consumers with money— Mr. President, I suggest the absence Now, look, I have been as fair as any- money in their pockets—and they can of a quorum. body could be. I have tried to accom- buy American goods and American The PRESIDING OFFICER. The modate my colleagues on the other services. They can buy our wonderful clerk will call the roll. side, and we were not making any ag products like Oregon wine. They can The senior assistant legislative clerk headway. buy helicopters and bicycles and planes proceeded to call the roll. So I thought that by calling up these and computers. There is enormous af- Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I ask 12 amendments, that would resolve it. fection around the world for buying the unanimous consent that the order for But if not, we should proceed with the American brand, for buying the Oregon the quorum call be rescinded. vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- brand. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. With modern trade rules, we can FISCHER). Without objection, it is so ator from Ohio. Mr. BROWN. Madam President, I make sure our exporters are able to get ordered. would again reiterate our offer. I don’t the kinds of goods and services that Mr. HATCH. Madam President, I ask know that I can do it exactly in a UC those billion middle-class consumers unanimous consent to call up the fol- request. But I reiterate our offer that are going to want to buy, and that is lowing amendments en bloc: 1, Boxer we sit down—that the leaders sit always what drives the modern econ- No. 1371; 2, Whitehouse No. 1387; 3, down—and discuss 15 amendments a omy—middle-class consumers buying Brown No. 1252, to level the playing side—15 Republican amendments, 15 goods and services. One billion people field; 4, Feinstein No. 1424; 5, Menendez Democrat amendments—and that we in the developing world are going to be No. 1430; 6, Paul No. 1383; 7, Paul No. have a serious negotiation without clo- middle class in 2025. 1408; 8, Sullivan No. 1246; 9, Sessions ture hanging over our head that will Chairman HATCH is with me on the No. 1233; 10, Cruz No. 1384; 11, Cardin floor. What we have sought to do for No. 1230; 12, Paul No. 1408. drop all of these nongermane, very se- now about 7 months is replace the old The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there rious enforcement amendments. We had a vote last Tuesday where for 1990s playbook on trade with a modern objection? the first time in 25 years a trade mo- one. That is important because in the The Senator from Ohio. tion was actually defeated. The whole 1990s nobody had iPhones, nobody was Mr. BROWN. Madam President, re- point of that vote was that we wanted texting. We are talking about a very serving the right to object, again, I ap- enforcement as part of TPA, TAA. different time. preciate the generosity of Senators That is what this has been all about. Here is an example: Opponents have HATCH and I think WYDEN on this. But in this UC request, most of the often, and I think with substantial le- Some 200 amendments have been filed enforcement—for instance, level the gitimacy, talked about how there has by 46 Senators. We have had two votes. playing field, but also some other been way too much secrecy associated We have six pending, but the six pend- things—will drop because they are non- with trade. If you believe deeply in ing—they have had some interesting germane. trade, as I do, and you want more of it, adjustments in terms of second-degree I offer to Senator HATCH if there is a why would you want to have all this se- amendments, in terms of not being ac- way of having this discussion and real- crecy that just leaves the American tually called for votes. Now we have an ly moving forward—— people with the view that something is offer of nine more. That is a good step, Mr. CORNYN. Madam President, reg- being hidden back in Washington, DC? but the majority leader came to the ular order. So Chairman HATCH and I came to- floor at the end of the first full day of The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time gether and put in place the most trans- debate to file cloture to shut down de- has expired. parent policies on trade in our coun- bate. We had only two votes all week. CLOTURE MOTION try’s history. For example, by law—by I would like to have more votes. I The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant law—before the President of the United think all of us on all sides of the dis- to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the States signs the Trans-Pacific Partner- cussion on this debate—the pro-free- Senate the pending cloture motion, ship, that document has to be public trade Republicans and the anti-free- which the clerk will state. for 60 days before the President signs trade Republicans, the pro-free trade The legislative clerk read as follows: it. On top of that, there are probably Democrats and the overwhelming ma- CLOTURE MOTION another 2 months that take place be- jority of Democrats who don’t like the We, the undersigned Senators, in accord- fore anybody in the Senate or anybody way the rules are under TPA—would be ance with the provisions of rule XXII of the in the House on the floor of those bod- willing to come together and pick out Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby ies actually votes. What that means— 20 or so amendments of the 200 that move to bring to a close debate on the Hatch and I want to give the opportunity to have been offered by 46 different Sen- amendment No. 1221 to H.R. 1314, an act to my colleague to make closing re- ators and have that debate with time amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to marks—what it means is, as part of the limits. We should do all of that. provide for a right to an administrative ap- new day on trade policy—in the past a Instead, we have nine amendments peal relating to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations. lot of Americans were in the dark here. As I said—in case I didn’t say it Mitch McConnell, John Cornyn, Orrin G. about trade policy. Now they will be three times—we have had only two Hatch, Daniel Coats, John Boozman, able to come to a townhall meeting of votes so far. There are nine amend- Thom Tillis, Mike Rounds, Pat Rob- their elected officials, such as the ones ments here. Most of these amend- erts, Richard Burr, John Barrasso,

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So I sug- with no input from the public, with no Senate that debate on the substitute gest the absence of a quorum. input from the Congress. amendment, No. 1221, offered by the Mr. HATCH. Madam President, will Our amendment is really simple. It Senator from Utah, Mr. HATCH, to H.R. the Senator withhold so I can make a sets up a process over a 90-day period. 1314, be brought to a close? short speech, less than a minute? If a President wants to bring a country The yeas and nays are mandatory Mr. REID. Of course. into the Trans-Pacific Partnership, under the rule. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- that country would have to meet cer- The clerk will call the roll. ator from Utah. tain criteria, the same kinds of criteria The senior assistant legislative clerk Mr. HATCH. I thank my colleague that we have seen with these 12 coun- called the roll. from Nevada. tries, including sex trafficking and The yeas and nays resulted—yeas 62, Madam President, I thank all our some labor law and other things. nays 38, as follows: colleagues for their support in helping Then Congress would actually vote. [Rollcall Vote No. 183 Leg.] us get this far. This last vote was a Congress would get 90 days to decide, YEAS—62 major step forward on this important up or down, whether a country can join Alexander Ernst Murkowski legislation. We have a few more votes TPP after it is up and running. The Ayotte Feinstein Murray we are going to have to do, and we are country that most concerns us, of Barrasso Fischer Nelson getting very close to maybe doing this course, is China. So when you hear this Bennet Flake Perdue very important bill. I hope that now Blunt Gardner Portman amendment discussed, you will hear Boozman Graham Risch that we have taken this step, we can China used as an example, because its Burr Grassley Roberts find a way to finish this legislation in economy, obviously, is so large. It Cantwell Hatch Rounds short order, and I am willing to work Capito Heitkamp passed Japan as the world’s second Rubio Carper Heller with my colleagues to get us there. Sasse largest economy, I believe, a year or so Cassidy Hoeven Once again, I thank everyone who Scott ago. Coats Inhofe supported this today. It means a lot to Cochran Isakson Shaheen We just want to make sure that our Coons Johnson Sullivan me personally. integrity and the integrity of these 12 Corker Kaine Thune I yield the floor. countries—12 other countries—is pre- Tillis Cornyn Kirk Mr. REID. Mr. President, I suggest served. The way to do that and for the Cotton Lankford Toomey the absence of a quorum. Crapo McCain Vitter public to be heard is that Congress has Cruz McCaskill Warner The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. to make the decision on whether an- Daines McConnell Wicker RUBIO). The clerk will call the roll. other country can join. Enzi Moran Wyden The senior assistant legislative clerk That is what our so-called docking NAYS—38 proceeded to call the roll. amendment does. I know Senator Mr. NELSON. Madam President, I Baldwin Hirono Reed FRANKEN is about to take the floor. I Blumenthal King Reid ask unanimous consent that the order want to say a couple of other things. Booker Klobuchar Sanders for the quorum call be rescinded. This amendment is in no way meant to Boxer Leahy Schatz The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Brown Lee Schumer kill TPP. It simply spells out the proc- FISCHER). Is there objection? Cardin Manchin Sessions ess for future countries to join. Casey Markey Without objection, it is so ordered. Shelby Here is exactly how the process Collins Menendez Stabenow (The remarks of Mr. NELSON per- Donnelly Merkley would work. The President would no- Tester Durbin Mikulski taining to the introduction of S. 1430 Udall tify Congress about an intent to enter Franken Murphy are printed in today’s RECORD under Warren negotiations. It would require certifi- Gillibrand Paul ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and Whitehouse cation from the two committees—Ways Heinrich Peters Joint Resolutions.’’) and Means in the House, Finance in the The PRESIDING OFFICER. On this Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, I thank Senate. Then it would ultimately come vote, the yeas are 62, the nays are 38. the Chair for the time, and I yield the to a Senate vote. That is how this Three-fifths of the Senators duly cho- floor. sen and sworn having voted in the af- I suggest the absence of a quorum. would work to protect, I think, the firmative, the motion is agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The public interest and to give the public The majority leader. clerk will call the roll. input into what countries actually join the TPP. It makes sense, I think, for Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, The legislative clerk proceeded to I am very happy the Senate has decided call the roll. all countries involved. to take another step forward on this Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, I ask I yield the floor. very important initiative not only of unanimous consent that the order for The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- the President’s but of the majority par- the quorum call be rescinded. ator from Minnesota. ty’s as well, and I thank the folks on The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask the other side who are also similarly HOEVEN). Without objection, it is so or- unanimous consent to speak as in inclined. dered. morning business. Let me just make it clear. Senator Mr. BROWN. Mr. President, we are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without HATCH and Senator WYDEN have done a going to be voting, we hope, on an objection, it is so ordered. terrific job. They are open to con- amendment that is called the USA FREEDOM ACT tinuing to try to get amendments. We antidocking amendment. It observes, Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I rise still have the opportunity to do that. by reading the Trans-Pacific Partner- today to speak in support of the USA As everyone knows, it requires some ship, that there apparently is a path FREEDOM Act of 2015. I am a proud co- level of cooperation because anybody for the executive branch to allow an- sponsor of this bicameral, bipartisan can object to somebody else getting an other country to become part of the bill which brings much-needed reform amendment. But Senator HATCH and Trans-Pacific Partnership without a to the Federal Government’s surveil- Senator WYDEN are anxious to do addi- vote of Congress. lance programs, including an end to tional business, to open it up for more In other words, as to the world ’s sec- the bulk data collection program that amendments, and with everybody’s co- ond largest economy, China, the ad- the intelligence community has said is operation, that could be achieved. ministration, this President or the not necessary, that the public has said The PRESIDING OFFICER. The next President, could decide that, well, they don’t support, and that the Sec- Democratic leader. China should join the 12 countries al- ond Circuit has ruled as unlawful.

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I know that some of government’s surveillance programs Americans understand, as I do, that my colleagues disagree. Last Novem- for themselves. our job here is to strike an appropriate ber, one of my colleagues suggested Under USA FREEDOM, the govern- balance, making sure, on the one hand, that bulk collection is preferable to a ment will be required to issue detailed that we are safeguarding our national targeted approach because American’s annual reports for each of the surveil- security, without trampling on our privacy would be at risk if the govern- lance authorities at issue. Importantly, citizens’ fundamental privacy rights, ment were ‘‘going to have to go to the government will have to tell the on the other hand. But the public can- those companies and ask for the data.’’ public how many people have had their not know if we succeed in striking that But of course, no matter what, we information collected, and for certain balance if they do not even have the have to go to the companies and ask authorities—like those permitting the most basic information about our them for the data. The records at issue targeted collection of call detail major surveillance programs. That is here are the phone company’s business records or the communications of for- why my focus has been on trans- records. That is what they are. I should eigners abroad—the government will parency, because I want to make sure also note that those companies have also have to say how many times it has that the American people are able to both legal and business reasons for why run searches for Americans’ data. decide for themselves whether we are they retain and protect these records The USA FREEDOM Act doesn’t just getting this right. as they do, from the potential for bill- require the government to be more I support the USA FREEDOM Act be- ing disputes to commercial analytics transparent. We also make it possible cause it moves us in the right direction to regulatory concerns. for American businesses to provide on all of these fronts. On June 1, sev- The FCC regulations require them to their customers with more information eral national security authorities will hold on to telephone call records for 18 about what they are asked to turn over expire. The House acted responsibly months. None of that has changed. It to the government. This is not only and passed USA FREEDOM, a bill that bears emphasizing that the relation- good for transparency, it is good for reflects the combined efforts and ship USA FREEDOM calls for between our economy. It has been estimated agreement of Republicans and Demo- phone companies and the government that the Snowden revelations are cost- crats, members of the intelligence and is nothing new. Our Nation’s law en- ing American companies billions of law enforcement communities, and ad- forcement and intelligence agencies dollars because people have lost trust vocates for privacy and civil liberties, have long worked with phone compa- in those companies, often assuming as well as members of the tech sector nies to obtain specific records, either that all companies are handing over all and business communities. historic or prospective records, when of their information to the govern- This legislation ensures that the nec- conducting domestic criminal inves- ment. essary authorities continue in force tigations or carrying out sensitive na- So by allowing companies to report through 2019, and it makes important tional security investigations such as the size and scope of the government’s reforms that will actually improve na- FISA wiretaps. requests, the public can get a better tional security. You do not need to So we have been doing this for a long sense of what information is actually take my word for that. The Director of time. The intelligence community, na- being turned over, and the bill makes National Intelligence and the Attorney tional security, law enforcement ex- clear that a company that has not re- General have told us, in no uncertain perts, and American businesses, not to ceived any national security requests terms, that we ought to pass the USA mention the House of Representatives, from the government is free to say so. FREEDOM Act and promptly. all understand that we have to strike All of this will calm fears, both here Yet some of my colleagues are at- the right balance. We need to safeguard and abroad, and allow American com- tempting to present us with a choice our national security, but we need to panies to better compete with their between reauthorization of the soon-to- do it in ways that do not unduly tread foreign counterparts. expire authorities with no reform on privacy and civil liberties. The provisions Senator HELLER and I whatsoever or complete expiration of Leaders across these different public wrote will expand the options that those authorities. That is profoundly and private sectors have managed to companies have to issue their own unfortunate, because we have a com- come together to strike that balance in transparency reports and allow compa- promise bill that has overwhelming the USA FREEDOM Act. That is where nies to issue those reports more quick- support and was overwhelmingly ap- my work with Senator HELLER comes ly. But we also listened to the intel- proved by the House of Representatives in. We recognized that when the public ligence community to make sure we by a vote of 338 to 88. lacks even a rough sense of the scope of were striking the right balance and en- It draws broad-based support from the government’s surveillance pro- suring that ongoing investigations are business, from civil society, and within grams, they have no way of knowing if not jeopardized by additional trans- the government. I believe that the only the government is getting that balance parency. thing that would stop this bill from right. So there needs to be more trans- Now, look, to get the broad, bipar- garnering similar strong bipartisan parency. tisan support we needed, Senator HELL- support here in the Senate is if Repub- Since the Snowden revelations came ER and I had to compromise a great lican leaders who oppose this bill pres- to light 2 years ago, a steady stream of deal. We didn’t get everything we sure my Republican colleagues to fili- news reports has provided details about wanted when we initially negotiated buster. I really hope that does not hap- NSA programs that collect information our provisions last year, and we had to pen. I hope it does not happen because about both foreign nationals and the compromise further still this year, par- USA FREEDOM’s reforms represent American people. Despite these disclo- ticularly with regard to government real and meaningful progress. The bill sures, it remains impossible for the reporting under section 702, which au- ends the old program for the bulk col- American people to get even a basic thorizes the collection, for intelligence lection of telephone metadata, which, sense of the real size and scope of these purposes, of communications of foreign according to reports discussed at a programs. Americans still don’t know persons abroad. I am disappointed the hearing last year, principally gathered the number of people whose informa- bill doesn’t include all of the require- call records from landlines. It replaces tion has been collected under these ments we agreed on last year and that that program with a more targeted ap- programs. They have no sense of the were included in the Senate bill last proach that permits the collection of extent to which U.S. persons are af- Congress, which had 58 votes. call detail records, including prospec- fected and, particularly, have no way But I am committed to pressing my tive collection of those records. You of knowing how often the government colleagues to revisit this issue in the

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But in the meantime, the good news audit, to make sure we know how We are unable to take any notes to is that after all the give-and-take, our many applications were actually ap- consider what we just saw unless we provisions that did get included in the proved, how many visas are actually have a photographic memory. Unfortu- bill will usher in a new era of trans- used by the State, within the State, nately, I do not. I have tried the best I parency about our Nation’s surveil- and how many of those visas are actu- can to remember and look for things I lance agencies. They will allow the ally putting legal, migrant, immigrant knew I was looking for. But still yet, it American public to see—on an annual workers into these jobs. is almost impossible to walk out of basis—whether the government really This year, they haven’t even done an there having the ability to sit down makes good on its promise to end bulk audit. We simply want to know why. and evaluate what you just saw, and collection, and they will give those of I think DHS is playing games with then we are unable to talk to anyone us in Congress important tools as we the numbers, and I demand answers. about it—even to my staff, as I would work to continually improve our coun- DHS seems eager to help the illegal like to get their input, since I have try’s laws. population get acclimated, but they been, basically, looking at the details, The transparency provisions are an don’t seem to place a priority on Amer- and especially the public, too, has no essential part of USA FREEDOM, and ican businesses that need these people idea about any issues that concern the bill overall is a step in the right di- to come and work in our seafood proc- them. rection for reforming our Nation’s in- essing facilities, not only in North The secretive nature of the largest telligence laws. It is a step that the Carolina like Don Cross’s Pamlico free-trade deal in America’s history House has already taken on an over- Packing Company but packing compa- truly just lacks common sense. Let me whelmingly bipartisan basis. It is a nies across the coast. explain. In July of 2001, President Bush step that the Senate should take as I have had a discussion with a num- at that time released the draft text of well. ber of Members on the other side of the the Free Trade Area of the Americas I yield the floor. aisle. They share our concerns, and we Agreement, the FTAA. He did this The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- are all working trying to simply get months before he was granted fast- ator from North Carolina. the answers. track authority. He wasn’t afraid to let Mr. TILLIS. Mr. President, I wish to So what my amendment does is— us see it. He wasn’t afraid to let the speak briefly on an amendment I have until we get the answers, until we solve American public know what was in filed regarding a crisis we are experi- the problem, we want to suspend the that. We were able to see it, and it encing in the H–2B visas. travel for all DHS employees to gov- didn’t squelch the deal. It didn’t harm In North Carolina, we have a very ernment conferences and symposiums anything. large seafood industry, and we have a until the Agency provides more trans- They released the text of the FTAA, the different positions of 34 countries crisis that is shared by a number of parent data as to how the H–2B pro- in important areas such as intellectual other States that have the seafood in- gram is being administered for this fis- property rights, investor-state dispute dustry with respect to the availability cal year and for the three previous fis- settlements, and antidumping duties— of H–2B visas, and the busy time is just cal years. all very important to our country and about to start in a couple of weeks. It I want answers and I want action. We the jobs we have in this country. is the worst possible time for this in- have businesses in North Carolina and Now we have a massive 12-country dustry. across the country in the coastal trade agreement that is currently We literally have jobs that have been States that need these workers, and we being negotiated, and the President created by people such as Don Cross want answers now. wants us to grant him the fast-track and his brother and their Pamlico I suggest the absence of a quorum. authority before not only the Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Packing Company in Grantsboro, NC. ican people have even seen the text but clerk will call the roll. They simply can’t find workers to do mostly even our staffs whom we dele- The legislative clerk proceeded to this job. It is going to ruin their busi- gate to work on these intricate docu- call the roll. ness, and it is unacceptable. These are ments. Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I ask jobs these folks have created, like the Our bill that we will be asking con- Crosses, and they can’t be filled. The unanimous consent that the order for sideration for would simply require the jobs are waiting to be filled. the quorum call be rescinded. President to release the scrubbed, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without It is affecting other businesses we bracketed text of any trade agreement objection, it is so ordered. have in the shrimp and crab industries, at least 60 days before Congress would but it is also affecting other busi- UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST—S. 1381 grant the fast-track authority. This is nesses—will affect other businesses— Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I come pretty sensible, pretty reasonable. Just such as grocery stores, restaurants, to the floor and I, like my good friend release the scrubbed document that and other industries, like tourism, the Senator from Massachusetts, am you have agreed on so far 60 days be- across the country. very concerned about the lack of trans- fore you ask us to give the fast-track The problem I have—and the nature parency in this whole process of the authority. of the amendment I will speak to brief- trade agreement, very concerned. Before any Member of Congress is ly—but I have reached out to the De- I saw the TPP text. I went down- asked to vote on the most expansive partment of Homeland Security to ask stairs and I saw that. I have to say the bill in U.S. trade history, the American a series of questions, and I simply whole process was extremely dis- people deserve to see what is in the haven’t received answers. That is why I turbing to me. Members must go to a bill. That is why they elect us, to make decided to offer an amendment—or to classified room. Now, we do go to clas- sure we are able to confer with them, file the amendment. sified rooms, as a bipartisan group, on have a dialogue, and explain why we DHS has refused to issue more work many issues that are very important to are or why we may not be for a certain visas, even though the statutory cap of this country. I had gone down because piece of legislation, especially a trade used visas has most likely not been I wanted to see for myself the tran- agreement. reached. DHS claims the cap has been script of the TPP, what they have dealt If this bill is as good for the Amer- reached, and that is really odd because with and how far they are along right ican worker as proponents have it is unusually early for them to take now in the negotiations. claimed, then the administration and that position. The viewing of the documents that anybody else should not find it objec- This is what I think the real truth is. are very technical in nature, as we all tionable to see the details before Con- Not every business applying for these know, is oftentimes without a trade gress is forced to grant the President visas is using them. DHS normally ap- staffer with appropriate clearance. So trade promotion authority.

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I, for one, ished, then show us the parts that are simple bill with my friend from West am not willing to vote to put one more finished. Don’t keep every single word Virginia, Senator MANCHIN. This bill job in jeopardy in West Virginia. of the deal classified. would require the President to publicly That is the concern we have. So what Others say releasing the text now release the scrubbed bracketed text of we are asking for is a very modest, would be tipping our hand in con- a trade deal at least 60 days before Con- very sensible, very reasonable, com- tinuing negotiations, but that doesn’t gress votes on any fast-track for that monsense approach to how we should make any sense either. Our govern- deal. That would give the public, the do the job the people elect us to do and ment has already shared the details of experts, and the press an opportunity how it should be transparent. our positions with the other TPP coun- to review the deal. It would allow for At this time I yield the floor to my tries, and those countries have shared some honest public debate. It would friend, the Senator from Massachu- details with us. That is how negotia- give Congress a chance to actually step setts. tions work. Publicly releasing what in and block any special deals and give- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- our negotiating partners have already aways that are being proposed as part ator from Massachusetts. seen couldn’t possibly undermine our of this trade deal before Congress de- Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I thank negotiations because, by definition, our cides whether to grease the skids to make that deal the law. my good friend from West Virginia, negotiating partners have already seen If this trade deal is so great, if it will Senator MANCHIN. I thank him for his it. work so well for America’s workers and leadership. I thank him for his inde- Here is another argument I have small businesses, then make it public. pendence. I thank him for his partner- heard. Releasing the text of an unfin- We should pass this bill today and give ship as we push for greater trans- ished international agreement simply the American people some time to read parency on this very important trade isn’t done; it is a breach of protocol. the deal before we tie ourselves to fast- bill. Well, that is not true either. As Sen- track. In the past few weeks, the public has ator MANCHIN pointed out, in 2001, Whether you support fast-track or heard a lot about the Trans-Pacific President George W. Bush publicly re- oppose it, whether you support TPP or Partnership, a massive trade deal the leased the scrubbed bracketed text of oppose it, we should all agree that we United States is negotiating with 11 the Free Trade Agreement of the should have a robust, informed debate other trade companies. The public has Americas several months before seek- on something that is this important. heard from supporters that it is the ing fast-track authority for that agree- Anything less is a disservice to the most progressive trade deal in his- ment. At the time, his U.S. Trade Rep- people who sent us here to work for tory—a deal that will benefit working resentative said that releasing the text them. families and small businesses—and ‘‘would increase public awareness and So I ask unanimous consent, Mr. they have heard from opponents that it support for the trade deal.’’ Guess President, that the Committee on Fi- will only tilt the playing field further what. Congress still approved that fast- nance be discharged from further con- in favor of multinational corporations track deal. Of course it can be done. It sideration of S. 1381, that the Senate and leave workers and everyone else has been done, and it should be done. proceed to its immediate consider- behind. Still others say that publicly releas- ation, the bill be read a third time and The public has heard a lot, but in all ing the text would endanger state se- passed, and the motion to reconsider be that time they have never actually crets. Wow. But this agreement is not considered made and laid upon the seen the deal itself. In fact, the press about nuclear weapons programs or table with no intervening action or de- hasn’t seen the deal, economists military operations. There isn’t any bate. haven’t seen the deal, legal experts national security information in this The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there haven’t seen the deal. Most everyone in deal. This deal is about things such as objection? America hasn’t seen the deal. Why? Be- copyright rules and labor standards. The Senator from Utah. cause the administration has classified And I know the President doesn’t think Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, reserving the deal, making it illegal for any of there is any sensitive national security the right to object, one concern I have those people to read it. information in the deal. That is why he heard from opponents of the trade pro- Members of Congress, as Senator has already committed to publicly re- motion authority is that trade agree- MANCHIN said, can read it so long as leasing the entire text. He just won’t ments currently under discussion have they go into a secret room and don’t do it until after Congress has already been negotiated behind closed doors and that by renewing TPA, Congress leave with any notes. But even Mem- voted to grease the skids to make it would be enabling and even encour- bers of Congress are prohibited from law. talking about the details in public or That brings us to the last justifica- aging further secrecy. I am going to talk more on this in a discussing the details with the people tion—that we should all be satisfied minute, but there are 30 days before they were sent to Washington to rep- that the administration will release the President signs, 60 days after he resent. And yet, in the next day or two, the text of the deal a few months be- signs where this will become well the Senate is scheduled to vote on fore Congress has to vote on whether to known. So I have to object to my dear whether to grease the skids to make approve it. But by then, Congress will colleagues’ bill—I guess it is a bill at that secret trade deal—the TPP—the have lost the ability to amend the deal, this time. I just have to object. law of the land. to stop the deal, or to slow it down. In The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- This isn’t how democracy is supposed other words, by the time you—the tion is heard. to work. One of our fundamental prin- American public—can read the deal, The Senator from Utah. ciples of representative government is your elected representatives will have Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I have transparency. Our government is sup- lost the ability to use your input to heard this concern from opponents of posed to keep things secret from the help shape that deal. That sounds like trade promotion authority from time people only if it has a very good reason a lousy arrangement to me. to time—that trade agreements cur- to do so. So why is this trade deal a se- So if there are no good reasons for se- rently under discussion have been ne- cret? I just want to go over the answers crecy here, that leaves only a bad rea- gotiated behind closed doors and that I have heard so far, the reasons. son, and believe it or not, it is a reason by reviewing TPA, Congress would be Some say the administration can’t I have heard people give multiple enabling and even encouraging further release the deal because the deal isn’t times: We should keep the deal secret secrecy. These arguments are particu- finished yet. OK, so maybe there are because if the details were made public larly being made about the Trans-Pa- some unresolved issues, but everyone now, the public would oppose it. Well, cific Partnership, or TPP, which is not

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It won’t be unless we and the creation of high-paying Amer- and discuss it—the American people pass TPA. ican jobs. Those who oppose TPA and and the Senate and Congress that rep- At the same time, I would be very trade agreements outright will likely resents those people—to see if we have surprised if these same Senators decry- continue to use this supposed lack of total buy-in and support. If not, we can ing the secrecy of the TPP negotia- transparency as an excuse to oppose make some adjustments and changes. tions also believe that contract nego- the bill. He did that. That is really what we tiations between unions and manage- Those with genuine concerns will see have asked for here. I respect your ment should be made public or that it that this bill is the right approach. right to object, and I understand the would be a wise negotiating tactic for a And we have tried to make it the right process here. But the American people private citizen negotiating the sale of approach. I believe it is the right ap- don’t have input into this, and it has a their home to post all the offers they proach. I believe the administration 51-vote threshold from this day for- have received on the Internet. says it is the right approach. I know ward. So any of us who have any objec- My point is that in the midst of any the Trade Representative says it is the tions or maybe have something that high-stakes negotiation, some level of right approach. He has bent over back- would enhance this bill don’t have that confidentiality is essential to getting a wards to inform us and to open his of- opportunity. That is the reason we good deal, and especially in this case. fice and to open matters into these have asked for this. That said, I certainly understand the not-yet-concluded agreements. I know the Senator was here and was concerns about transparency, particu- There is plenty of time for us to look very much involved in 2001. What was larly when our government is negoti- at those agreements—any agreement your position or your opinion when ating on behalf of our country. Fortu- that comes—and make up our own de- President Bush released a draft text of nately, our TPA bill strikes a good bal- terminations at that time. So I don’t the Free Trade Area of the Americas, ance to address these very concerns. believe the distinguished Senator from the FTAA? Do you recall, by any Our TPA bill goes further than any Massachusetts will be deprived of an chance? previous version of TPA to promote ability to look into these matters, Mr. HATCH. I don’t personally recall transparency and congressional over- completely test the transparency, and that at this time, other than that it did sight of the whole trade negotiation look at these agreements in ways that pass. process. Mr. MANCHIN. He let everybody see First of all, under our bill, the full I think would please any reasonable it months ahead of time before he was text of a completed trade agreement person. With that, I have had to object, but I granted the fast-track authority. He must be made public at least 60 days hope we can pursue this bill and get it never even asked for TPA until he re- before the President can even sign it, leased it. And I am sure that you were giving the American people unprece- through as soon as we can because it dented access and knowledge of all will be a banner day for the President, in the majority at the time, and every- trade agreements before they are I have to admit. He is my President, one had to support that position, I signed and well before they are sub- but he is not my party; yet, he is right would think. Mr. HATCH. If the Senator would mitted to Congress. on this. For the life of me, I can’t un- In addition, the President must sub- derstand why we are having so much yield—yes, we did. We supported the mit to Congress the legal text of a difficulty with his and my friends on President’s position, if I recall cor- trade agreement and a statement of ad- the other side. We ought to be sup- rectly. There is nothing that says the ministrative action at least 30 days be- porting a President who has bent over President can’t do that. But this bill fore submitting an implementing bill. backwards, through his Trade Rep- says he must at least do certain things. On top of that, our bill ensures that resentative and those around him, to Mr. MANCHIN. That is because he any Member of Congress who wants ac- be as open as he possibly can on this hasn’t offered it to us. cess to the unredacted negotiated text matter, at least at this particular time Mr. HATCH. This is a 6-year bill. at any time during the negotiations and I believe afterwards as well. Mr. MANCHIN. It is a 3–3. You are will get it. In addition, Members of I always feel bad when I have to ob- right. Congress will—once again, at any time ject to a person’s unanimous consent Mr. HATCH. There is going to be an- during the negotiations—be able to re- request, but I do object. other President in 2016, whether Repub- quest and receive a briefing from the The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- lican or Democrat or otherwise. U.S. Trade Representative’s office on ator from West Virginia. So there is nothing that says the the status of the negotiations. Mr. MANCHIN. Will my good friend President can’t do that, but we are Our bill also creates in statute a the Senator from Utah yield for a ques- making sure he does do that. We have transparency officer at USTR who will tion? done it because of questions that have consult with Congress and advise the Mr. HATCH. I will be glad to yield for been raised by people such as the dis- USTR on transparency policies. This a question. tinguished Senator from Massachusetts will help ensure that there are con- Mr. MANCHIN. Senator, I have the and you. We think we have put reason- sistent transparency policies across the utmost respect for you and the job you able time constraints in there, espe- Agency and promote greater public un- do here every day for all of us. I appre- cially since you can review the TPP as derstanding of trade negotiations. ciate that. But we have a difference it exists—although that may or may Now, let’s be clear. I, as well as other here. My difference is that I have to not be the final agreement. You can re- authors of this legislation, understand look at the people in West Virginia— view that now, if you want, and that is the concerns we have heard from both fewer than 2 million people—who de- well in advance of it. inside and outside Congress about the pend on the opportunity to make a liv- Mr. MANCHIN. Senator, again, I need for greater transparency in the ing for themselves, and they have hard, know you understand it. I am sure you trade negotiation process. We have strong feelings about what we have probably have gone down into the se- really worked hard to address these done over the years in trade agree- cured room and maybe have looked concerns in this legislation, and in par- ments. They haven’t seen an uptick in through some parts yourself. But it is ticular the concerns of the distin- opportunity for themselves or their quite an onerous process. I couldn’t guished Senator from Massachusetts, families. take my staff person who had expertise who is a good friend, whom I admire, With that being said, what we have in that arena because he did not have and who I think has brought a certain asked for here, the Senator from Mas- that clearance. So I had to go in, and I dimension to this Senate that is very sachusetts and I, is not something that couldn’t take notes out. Then on top of important. has never been done before. I can’t ex- that, I couldn’t even speak to him

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I support or I do not support it for that could be improved upon that Mrs. BOXER. I would like the floor. these reasons—I can’t really do that. I would make it much better for this But I would yield the floor to Senator am not really sure if I could support it. country. HATCH, and then ask my friends to stay Maybe I can support TPP. But I am I have lost 31,000 manufacturing jobs on the floor. really objectionable to TPA by not since NAFTA. It is hard when I go The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- having that opportunity to have input through my State and I look at people ator from Utah. in TPP. struggling. The jobs have not returned. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I thank I think that is where I fall. And with They have not come to our little State. the distinguished Senator from Cali- a 51-vote threshold, I am not going to We did not see the uptick. fornia. have any input to represent the people I am not saying my State represents f of West Virginia. With all due respect, every State, but I am sure there are that is where I am on this. parts of every State that have been hit MORNING BUSINESS Mr. HATCH. I understand the distin- pretty hard by this, and we want to Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask guished Senator. Let me say that we make sure we get this one right. That unanimous consent that the Senate be all have to make our own individual is all we have asked for. in a period of morning business until 4 decisions here. So I am sorry you had to object. I p.m., with Senators permitted to speak I would encourage you to reconsider hope you understand our position on therein for up to 10 minutes each, and because I think we have a good bill this. that the time during morning business that is far better than it has been in Mr. HATCH. I do, and I appreciate count postcloture. the past. Frankly, it is your adminis- the distinguished Senator and his ef- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tration that is putting this forward, forts to represent his State. I know he objection? and I am doing everything I can to help does a very good job. I know the senior Without objection, it is so ordered. this administration get this through. The Senator from California. Mr. MANCHIN. I understand. Senator from Massachusetts is doing a Mr. HATCH. Remember that this is very good job. We are friends. This f isn’t going to change that. All I can the procedural mechanism that gives FAST-TRACK AUTHORITY Congress the right to really know what say is that we disagree respectfully. I Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I thank is going on and to really look at these think I have made this as palatable as my colleagues, Senators WARREN and matters. That is why we put in these we possibly could under the cir- MANCHIN, because what they tried to do particular provisions, which, as far as I cumstances. here is to give to the American people know, are better than they have ever The point I have been making is that the same opportunity they had when been. So Members of Congress will have the agreement is available 60 days be- George W. Bush was President and a an opportunity to know what is in fore it is even signed. So it isn’t as if trade deal was being negotiated. Before these bills. I don’t know fully what is people will not have a chance to look fast-track came up, everybody saw the in TPP, myself, and I am going to be at it or to fight against it or talk to deal. one of the most interested people on the President—whoever that might be. Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Earth when that comes, if not the most The fact of the matter is that I am sent that I be added as a cosponsor to interested, and when we finally agree. not sure that it should be longer than their bill. It is still not a completed agreement, 60 plus 60 plus, I think, another 60. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without as far as I know. So all I can say is that I have to ob- All I can say is I think we provide ject, as manager of this bill. I never objection, it is so ordered. enough time in this bill for anybody feel good about objecting to something Mrs. BOXER. I appreciate that. I am who is sincere enough and dedicated my colleagues want. I respect your de- proud to stand with them on this. And enough to look at it. sire to have as much information as I do respect Senator HATCH. He is my Mr. MANCHIN. Senator, if you do see you can. I respect the senior Senator dear friend. But let’s be clear. When something, let’s say, as the bill unfolds from Massachusetts. you go down to that secret room—and and comes to its completion, that you Mr. MANCHIN. Would the Senator be I had the same experience as Senator really think is going to harm the peo- kind enough to yield for a question MANCHIN. I couldn’t take the proper ple of Utah, you are not going to have from the Senator from Massachusetts staffers because they didn’t have the any input to change that harm. And it if I would yield? clearance. is only going to take 51 votes to pass The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- This isn’t about fighting ISIS or the it, even if harm is in there for Utah. ator from West Virginia has the floor. war in Syria or any other very high se- Mr. HATCH. We will have the ability Mr. MANCHIN. I yield for the Sen- curity matter. It is about a trade deal to take this floor, and those in the ator from Massachusetts for the pur- that is supposed to be negotiated in the House to take the House floor, and pose of a question. best interests of the people of this fight against it if you disagree with it The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- country. and it starts to get 51 votes. ator from Massachusetts. All my friends are saying is that be- The administration knows that. They Ms. WARREN. Mr. President, I just fore we give this President the ability know they can’t do a slovenly agree- want to say to the Senator from Utah to fast-track this deal, let’s look at it. ment. They have got to do a good how much I respect his leadership in Here is what happens when he gets agreement in order to get both sides up this Senate and his leadership on so fast-track authority: Not one Member here to, in a bipartisan way, accept the many important issues. of this Senate and not one Member of agreement for our country. All I want to say about this is that the House can offer any amendment Mr. MANCHIN. I just feel very we are just asking for the trade deal to whatsoever. strongly that this most reasonable be made public before we have this cru- I think the Senator from West Vir- thing that we have asked for is some- cial vote about whether there will be ginia was very clear on the point. What thing that was done under President any opportunity in the future to amend if we find out that there is something Bush. I think it was in his wisdom to the trade deal, to slow down the trade horrible in there for our State? put it out there before. There was deal or—as the Senator from West Vir- The Senator from Massachusetts nothing to hide. ginia says—if we really find objection- pointed out that there are whole parts If we looked into their dialogue back able parts, to be able to block it. We of this deal—and I know I am not at that period of time, they felt it was are just asking for some transparency speaking out of turn here—where it

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The many jobs were lost in West Virginia But it seems to me when you are say- kids in elementary schools, third, after NAFTA, my heart sank. Those ing to the American people: Do you fourth, fifth graders say: What do you are a lot of jobs in a smaller State. My want your Senator to have to go down- do? State is a large State. We lost about stairs to a secure room, give up your 80,000-plus jobs. That is a lot. We are a I tell them I am a United States Sen- electronics to a clerk, be told that if ator. larger State, though. you take notes you have to leave them Percentagewise, you had 2 million behind so the clerk can read it, but They say: What do you do? and at the time we had about 30 mil- your staff cannot read it, you cannot I tell them I help make the rules for lion. So in terms of percentages, your discuss it with the people who do not our country. We call them laws. I do people suffered mightily. But we suf- have top clearance for the trade agree- that with 99 other Senators, 435 Rep- fered mightily. More than 80,000 fami- ment? resentatives, the President, and the lies lost their jobs. I don’t want to keep my colleagues Then, you have to have the amend- Vice President. on the floor, but I am only going to ment that Senators WARREN and They say: Well, what else do you do? MANCHIN have offered, which simply speak for 60 seconds more because my I tell them I help people. I help peo- says: Make the trade agreement public colleague from Delaware is such a pal ple. The best way to help somebody is before we give exceptional fast-track and said I could go before him. to make sure they have a job—to make authority to any President. I do not I have a very simple amendment I am sure they have a job. fighting to get a vote on. Listen to care who it is—Democrat or Repub- what it is. It simply says you cannot lican—this is not a partisan issue. I had the privilege of being Governor get fast-track authority to negotiate I have voted for half of the trade of Delaware for 8 years. I am told that with any country that doesn’t pay at agreements, so I have voted for many in those 8 years, more jobs were cre- least a $2 minimum wage. I ask the trade agreements but not with coun- ated in Delaware than any 8 years in people who are watching this debate tries that pay slave wages. Let’s be Delaware history. I did not create one here and at home: Do you know that clear. of them. out of the 12 countries we are negoti- This is a tough day for the U.S. Sen- We have seen in the last 6-plus years ating with, 7 of them have less than a ate. I know we have been split up every in this country some 12 million jobs $2 minimum wage? which way on this, but I think there created. I did not create one of them. Let me be specific. Chile has a $1.91 are certain things we have learned My colleagues did not create those minimum wage. Malaysia has a $1.21 from this debate: Secrecy is no good. I jobs. The President and the Vice Presi- minimum wage. Peru has a $1.15 min- respect my President. I have talked to dent did not create those jobs. him. I know in his heart he is doing imum wage. Mexico has an 80-cent min- What we are responsible for doing what he thinks is right, but when he imum wage. here is to create a nurturing environ- says this is not secret and everyone has Do you remember NAFTA? Let’s do ment for job creation, access to cap- access to it, I say to my President and NAFTA. It is going to raise the stand- ital—to money—for businesses that I say to my friend Senator HATCH: This ard of living in Mexico, and the Mexi- need to raise money, a world-class is not an open process. can people won’t come across the bor- workforce, public safety, clean envi- der. We had all those factory jobs The secrecy is ludicrous. It is ridicu- lous. It is against the interests of the ronment, public health, a Tax Code leave. And in this, Mexico is part of that is fair and reasonable, regulations this deal. people we represent. I represent close How about Vietnam? 58 cents. And to 40 million people. As Senator that embody common sense and reflect common sense. how about Brunei and Singapore? They MANCHIN said, those people count on have no minimum wage. us, but if we do not know what is in an We actually have, believe it or not, What kind of a chance do our work- agreement, how can we be wise about on each of our desks on the floor, a ers have? I don’t care how productive what we want to say about it and what book. It is called the ‘‘Senate Manual.’’ they are. We have the most productive we want to do about it? We do not look at it that often, but if workers. The people in these countries I want to thank my friends for com- you go to one of the sections about are very smart. They are terrific. ing down here this afternoon. I know two-thirds of the way through the Mr. MANCHIN. Mr. President, I ask this is hard on the Senate. We are book, you will find the Constitution. unanimous consent to be added as a co- going to probably be here a very long The Constitution lays out who is re- sponsor on that amendment. time. But the fact is that people de- sponsible for what generally in our Mrs. BOXER. Absolutely. country, for different responsibilities The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without pend on us, and I am proud to stand that do fall on government. objection, it is so ordered. with them. Ms. WARREN. I ask unanimous con- I yield the floor. There is a section in the Constitu- sent to be added as a cosponsor on that The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- tion—I am not going to read it, but amendment. ator from Delaware. Senator JIM INHOFE of Oklahoma has Mrs. BOXER. Absolutely, I am very f oftentimes referred to it—where it proud to have Senator WARREN. OUR COUNTRY’S TRANSPORTATION talks about the obligation and respon- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without SYSTEM sibility of the Federal Government to objection, it is so ordered. Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, I have post roads—post roads. For years, that Mrs. BOXER. What kind of chance do has been read and interpreted to mean our workers have? Do you think a man- come to the floor to discuss the need to strengthen the transportation system to build some roads, some highways, ufacturer in their right mind is going and some bridges. to stay here when they can go to Viet- of our country, our roads, our high- nam and have some terrific people? ways, our bridges—our transportation As time goes by, we have more and I know the Vietnamese community system. A long time ago, the question more people to build transit systems as in my home State is fantastic. They was asked: What is the role of govern- well. As it turns out, as we go along in are fantastic leaders. They are fan- ment? If you ask 500 people, you prob- time—after being a country for almost tastic workers. It is sad that the ones ably will not get 100 different answers, 225 years or so, one of the most impor- who are left behind earn 58 cents an but you will get a lot of different an- tant things that we do in creating a hour. What chance do our workers swers. nurturing environment for job creation have? Abraham Lincoln was once asked: and job preservation is to make sure Now, we have 12 million manufac- What is the role of government? This is our country has transportation sys- turing jobs left in this Nation of ours— what he said: The role of the govern- tems—roads, highways, bridges, transit

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We just never acted growth and success in my State, the re- tation bill that lasted for more than 2 on them. gion in which we live, and across this years, since 2008—we have passed some In 2008, these two Commissions deliv- country. It is how we move people. It is short-term funding provisions and au- ered reports summarizing the advice of how we move goods. It is the key to an thorization provisions for transpor- countless experts and giving us a road- efficient and growing economy. tation that lasts as little as a few map to fixing the problems for good. For more than a decade, however, we days—a few days. This undercuts Gov- Among all of their recommendations, have faced funding shortfalls for the ernors and undercuts mayors around one idea was stressed above all the Federal highway trust fund. This stop- the country. It prevents them from rest: gradually raise transportation and-go funding and lack of uncertainty making long-term investments in crit- user fees and then index them to infla- has undermined—has undermined—the ical transportation projects. tion going forward. potential for economic growth in Let me give a good example. State America for years. That has to stop. Route 1 Delaware runs from I–95 to the Despite understanding the problem In fact, since 2008, we had to transfer north, north-south, right past Dover, and the smartest solutions for nearly a nearly $65 billion out of the general our State capital, passing Dover Air decade, we have only shirked our re- fund—nearly $65 billion out of the gen- Force Base, and heads on down to the sponsibility to agree on a solution eral fund—which is far from running a southern part of our State, where we again and again. surplus, to patch holes in the highway raise more chickens and soybeans in Rather than take advantage of those trust fund. Sussex County, DE, than any other blue ribbon ideas, we have continued to I like to use the example of the glass- county in America. It is a county that kick the can down the road, continued es. We have glasses here that the pages has more five-star beaches than any- to avoid doing what voters sent us here are nice enough to fill with water and where else in America. to do; that is, to make decisions, tough to bring for us from time to time. I When I had the privilege of being decisions, in the best interests of our would like for this glass to be the Fed- Governor of Delaware, we actually country. eral highway trust fund. It is empty. built, modernized, and expanded State I stand here today to say it is high There is another glass here. This is the Route 1. We replaced about 40 traffic time we finally take care of business general fund of the United States. It is lights with a four- or five- or six-lane and do the job the American people empty. We have another glass over limited access highway that cuts not in sent us here to do. here that is full. It is full. When the half but greatly eliminates bottlenecks general fund is empty and the trans- and expedites the flow of traffic in my My concern about this issue should portation fund, the highway fund are State. It took over a decade—maybe a come as no surprise to any of my col- empty, what we do is we go to this dozen years—from start to finish. leagues. For years I have been out- glass over here and say: How about Why did it take that long? It is be- spoken about my desire to fully fund a some water? How about some money? cause these projects need some things. multiyear transportation bill. We borrow money all over the You have to take some time to plan Government does have a clear role in world—all over the world. One of the the project. You have to take some ensuring that our country has modern, places we borrow a lot of it is China. time to fund the project. You have to high-quality roads, highways, bridges, When the Chinese lend us money, they take time to contract the project and transit systems. That is why the do not want to be bothered when we through competitive bids. You have to Framers of our Constitution had the feel they may have been manipulating get the permits for the project. Some- good sense to as much as say so in that their currency. times there is litigation to work Constitution. Unfortunately, it seems They will say to us: We thought you through. It is part of what has to be to me that our courage and willingness wanted to borrow money, so leave us done to build a major road, highway or to fulfill this responsibility continues alone on currency manipulation. They bridge in a State. It does not take just to escape us. Instead, we avoid tough may say: Leave us alone when it comes a few weeks to do this. It does not take choices and simply do things such as to taking unfair advantage in terms of just a few months to do this. It can smooth pensions or steal Customs fees. trade. When the Chinese are pushing take years. Sometimes we will steal Customs fees around the Vietnamese in the Phil- In the case of State Route 1—in a lit- that are not due for maybe 6, 7, 8 years ippines in the South China Sea—where tle State—it took years, roughly a into the future, and we steal that fu- I used to fly as a flight officer—they dozen of them. And without the cer- ture money and use it to pay for a cou- would say: You cannot do that. tainty in the future that the Federal ple of months’ worth of road, highway, And the Chinese might respond: Well, funding will be there for a project that and bridge construction today. We bor- we thought you wanted to borrow our is almost impossible to do it well and, row mine safety funds. We apply other money. frankly, without that kind of cer- bandaids as well. We find ourselves in a very difficult tainty, it is really expensive to do position to be obligated to a lender these projects. Stop-and-go. ‘‘Stop-and- The standard justification for each of that is doing things that we think are go’’ means stop and pay lot more these short-term patches has been that inappropriate or wrong. money for the projects we are trying to we need just a little more time to work Unfortunately, with the example like build. out the details of a long-term plan. the one I have just given you, this ac- Yet even though we know our States, Just give us a little more time, and we tually does happen. our counties, our cities, and our busi- will work this out. But, as usual, dur- We have not had a transportation bill nesses are counting on us in this body ing the 10 months we gave ourselves that lasts for more than 2 years for, I to do our jobs, we let them down time when we passed the last short-term ex- think, now 7 years. It used to be com- and time again. What is worse is that tension, which, as I recall, was early monplace that every 6 years we would Congress has known about this prob- last August—the 12th time we have pass a fund, a transportation bill, for lem for just about a decade—for almost done this in 6 years, in case anyone has our country. We call it the highway a decade. lost count—we have come no closer to bill, but it was for roads, highways, and It was in 2005 that Congress included a solution. for transit systems—every 6 years, al- provisions in transportation legislation The Washington Post last summer most like clockwork. to create not one but two blue ribbon may have put it best, and here is what The money provided by the Federal commissions. For what purpose? Will it they said: ‘‘Congress doesn’t need more Government provides roughly one-half help us to figure out how to pay for time, Congress needs more spine.’’

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3215 Albert Einstein once said that the the country—stopping to fill up our of various user fees, as we know. These definition of insanity is doing some- cars, our trucks, our minivans with gas fees haven’t been adjusted in over two thing over and over again and expect- 1 gallon at a time. Instead of filling up, decades. During that time, the pur- ing a different result. Today, I am ask- we stop at a gas station and we get 1 chasing power of transportation has ing our colleagues to join me and oth- gallon, and then we go down the road nearly been cut in half. There have ers to help stop this insanity. If we and a little while later we stop at an- been increases in the price of concrete, work together, I know we can find a other gas station and we buy another asphalt, steel, and labor. The 18.3-cent way to invest in the 21st-century trans- gallon. It is wasteful. It wastes time. It Federal gas tax that we set up in 1993 portation system our States, our cities, wastes money. It is no way to take a is now worth less than a dime. The 24- and our businesses deserve and need in trip across the country with your fam- cent diesel tax is worth less than 15 order to compete in a global market- ily, and I can assure my colleagues it is cents. place. In an effort to do just that, Sen- no way to build a transportation sys- The Congressional Budget Office put ator BOXER and I have introduced a tem for a world-class power—America. together the chart here on my left that measure that would at least get us In any event, as I said earlier, I took shows the growing difference between started, taking a constructive step two or three ideas away from the elec- the highway trust fund, the money we that would align the expiration of tions last year. No. 1, Americans want put out for transportation projects, transportation programs with the fund- us to work together; No. 2, they want and the money we take in from user ing available in the highway trust us to get things done; and No. 3, they fees. I would say we were doing reason- fund. want us to do everything we can to en- ably good from 1998 to 2014. Every 6 What we have right now is that at hance and strengthen our economic re- years, we see it go up and then it drops the end of this month, the authoriza- covery. down, and then it goes up and then it tion for spending Federal money for Finally finding an agreement on a drops down. That is a 6-year transpor- these roads, highways, bridges, and way to pass a fully funded 6-year trans- tation authorization bill. transit projects—the authorizations to portation bill would help us do all Look what happened starting this spend that money expires, effectively three. We would demonstrate that we year. I might add that over the last several stopping the use of Federal money for can work together. We would dem- years, a lot of this money was just these purposes at the end of this onstrate that we can get things done transferred out of the general fund, not month. We can’t let that happen. for States and cities and counties The authorization ends at, we will across America. No. 3, we really would money we actually raised. Then we say right here, the end of May, in strengthen our economic recovery. We borrowed most of that money from around the world. about 10 days. Meanwhile, the actual wouldn’t just put 600,000 or 700,000 peo- But we get to the year 2015, and look funds in the transportation trust fund, ple to work across America building what happens. At the end of the year, the highway trust fund, are good until roads, highways, bridges, and transit every year up through 2025, this will be the end of July. So the legislation Sen- systems; we would do a lot more than the shortfall. I think it adds up to ator BOXER has joined me in intro- that. That is important. A lot of jobs about $140 billion by 2020. One does not ducing says: At least, if we do nothing need to be filled, and a lot of people have to be an accountant to know we else, let’s align the end of the author- would love to have those jobs. have a problem when what we are As it turns out, the McKinsey Global ization—now May 31—to the end of the spending outpaces what we collect Institute recently reported that mak- funding so that we can at least con- more and more each year. tinue the work that is being done in ing a major effort to repair and im- We need to find a long-term solution States across the country in the mean- prove our roads, highways, bridges, and that we can agree on to fix this prob- time. If we work together, I know we transit systems could add about 1.5 lem, and we need to do it this summer. can find a way forward. percent to our annual GDP growth and We don’t need to do it this fall. We We have introduced this legislation, create at least 1.8 million jobs. Let me don’t need to do it next winter. We and this adjustment will keep the Con- say that again. Making a major effort need to do it this summer. Again, I gress from putting this issue, we hope, to repair and improve our roads, high- talked about kicking the can into a on the back burner yet again. ways, bridges, and transit systems Presidential election year. If we don’t We hope this will increase the likeli- could add about 1.5 percent to annual do it this summer, my fear is we won’t hood that we can finally sit down and GDP growth. Keep in mind that GDP do it at all—at least not a long-term come to a long-term solution not this growth I think in the last quarter was bill. fall, not next year, but this summer. I only about 1 percent. This kind of in- Many of my colleagues have said we know there are some who say: Well, vestment could add another 1.5 percent must wait until we can enact com- let’s just push this off until December. to annual GDP growth and create al- prehensive tax reform that creates rev- We have done that before and we can most 2 million jobs. enues to solve this problem. As a do that again. I just say to my friends, By failing to pass a long-term trans- strong supporter of tax reform, I hope we have a way of—we are getting to portation bill, we are sacrificing this we can find a way to reform our Tax the elections. We are getting into the potential growth and job creation. It is Code, find a way to generate some reve- election cycle for President later this a little bit like leaving money on a nues that can be used to invest in the year. Maybe there are some who feel table—in this case, a lot of it on a country’s roads, highways, bridges, and that will be helpful to us in finding a table. transit systems. As I understand, this way to come together and funding a The Federal Government shares the idea has support from not only Presi- transportation project. I would beg to responsibility with State governments dent Obama but also from the House differ. I think if we don’t get it done to make investments in their aging in- Ways and Means Committee Chairman sooner rather than later, if we don’t frastructure. As I said earlier, the Fed- PAUL RYAN, and that is encouraging. make those tough decisions now, we eral Government—when States spend One thing I know for sure is that this are not going to make them when the money on roads, highways, bridges, and idea is a lot better than kicking the caucuses are gathered in Iowa and the transit systems, whether it is in New can down the road. Let’s be honest—we primary voters are starting to get riled Hampshire or Delaware, roughly half of have been talking about tax reform for up in New Hampshire and South Caro- that money is coming from the Federal years. It is one of the most complicated lina. That is not going to help us do Government. Our States are counting problems Congress is facing. We can’t our jobs. on us to be a partner in funding our just wait around letting our highways There is a friend of mine who likes to transportation systems that the fami- and transit systems that people count talk about stopgap funding and the lies and businesses we represent count on deteriorate while we negotiate the need to make a long-term commitment on every day. When a Federal policy incredibly tough decisions surrounding to America’s growth and success. He fails to plan for the future, we leave tax reform efforts. Furthermore, tax says it is something like what we do these people in the lurch. reform only offers one-time revenues now. It is something like taking a road The highway trust fund has several that won’t fix the long-term problem trip—maybe a summer road trip across dedicated revenue streams in the form with the highway trust fund.

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I look at this and I wonder—we most thoughtful ideas of what I hope to make sure financing is available to are competing in a global economy, could become an ‘‘all of the above’’ increase opportunities for New Hamp- and so many of our competitors are ac- transportation funding proposal that shire businesses to export to other tually offering even greater financing we expect to unveil at the beginning of countries around the world. mechanisms for their businesses. So next month. I urge any of my col- An important tool for New Hamp- without this opportunity for our busi- leagues with serious thoughts on how shire businesses is the Export-Import nesses, we would be putting ourselves to shore up the highway trust fund to Bank, which is set to expire next at a competitive disadvantage. In fact, bring us their ideas and join this effort month, at the end of June, and that is the Ex-Im Bank actually has a lower because I hope to present such a plan, why getting the bill pending on the default rate than commercial loans and as I said earlier, very soon and to make floor is important. I fought to ensure returns money to the Treasury. sure that we don’t once again kick this that there is a way forward to secure a If someone asked me about the Ex-Im can down the road. There is time to path for a vote on the Export-Import Bank, I would tell them that it creates act. It is not next year. It is not around Bank reauthorization before it expires American jobs and returns money to Christmastime. It is this summer. at the end of June. the Treasury to help pay down our Gas prices this Memorial Day week- I thank our leader for committing to debt. If every Federal agency were end will be lower than any Memorial allow us an opportunity to extend this asked that question, that would be an Day in recent memory and are likely important financing mechanism to easy question to answer, wouldn’t it? to stay that way for at least a while businesses in New Hampshire to ensure We would probably be a lot farther longer. The prediction is that they are that mechanism is still available and along in dealing with our $18 trillion in actually going to start dropping again that those New Hampshire jobs con- debt. To me, this is a program that allows as we move into summer. tinue and that we can continue to grow us to create more New Hampshire jobs There is an amazing coalition of our economy. and more American jobs. We have to stakeholders from all parts of the com- In New Hampshire, the Export-Im- get this done. I am glad we have a com- munity—frankly, all parts of our coun- port Bank supports $416 million in ex- mitment to have a vote on it in this try geographically—and throughout ports and has helped 36 New Hampshire body to allow us to reauthorize it be- the business sector and our govern- businesses over the last 7 years. Its fore it expires. Again, it returns money ment as well, and they support a long- continued existence is not only impor- to the Treasury and creates American term transportation bill. They are tant to the Granite State economy, but jobs. Imagine if we could say that businesses, labor groups, construction it translates to over 2,300 jobs that are supported by the opportunity to have about every Federal program. companies, transits, retail businesses, I wish to talk about another issue financing available through the Ex- manufacturing businesses, and a lot of that is very important to jobs in New American families. Their message to us port-Import Bank to New Hampshire. I met with New Hampshire exporters Hampshire, and that is trade pro- is the same: It is time to do the right motion authority, which we are cur- from around the State who have been thing. It is time for us to do our jobs. rently debating and which is pending able to grow their businesses and cre- It is time for us to give America the on the Senate floor. This will have a ate more jobs by utilizing the Ex-Im fi- roads, the highways, the bridges, and real impact on New Hampshire’s econ- nancing to export goods and services transit systems that we can be proud of omy and create thousands of jobs in overseas. In fact, in December I hosted and that will help our Nation to con- my State. tinue to grow and to be great. a roundtable in New Hampshire at the In 2014, New Hampshire exported $4.4 Mr. President, thank you so much. Seaport International Forest Products billion worth of goods and services and I yield the floor. in Noshua. In the past, they have been exports and supported about 23,000 The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. CAS- able to use Export-Import financing. good-paying New Hampshire jobs. Over SIDY). They were gracious enough to hold a the past decade, we have seen Granite The Senator from New Hampshire. roundtable when Fred Hopper, the head State exports increase by 175 percent. f of the Export-Import Bank, came to As a testament to America’s entrepre- New Hampshire and met with busi- EXPORT-IMPORT BANK neurial spirit, almost 90 percent of New nesses in New Hampshire to allow them Hampshire’s exporters are small or me- Ms. AYOTTE. Mr. President, I rise to give him feedback as to how the dium-sized businesses. today to speak about a very important Bank was working and how important Last week, I had the opportunity to issue to my State of New Hampshire, it was to their ability to obtain this fi- visit Mercury Systems, which designs and that is American trade and our nancing and expand their exports over- and builds defense and commercial ability to create more jobs in New seas. In fact, one of the participants in electronics in Hudson, NH. Since open- Hampshire and in the United States of that roundtable, Jerry Boyle, who is ing in Hudson in 2014, Mercury Systems America by giving our businesses the the leader of Boyle Energy and Tech- has more than doubled its workforce opportunity to sell to consumers nology Services in Concord, explained from 70 employees to now 170 employ- around the world since our businesses how he grew his business 75 percent in ees—thanks in part to their oppor- are creating the very best products and the past few years because of the op- tunity to export what they manufac- technology, and their ability to sell to portunity to use Ex-Im financing. ture. those around the world is going to cre- Make no mistake—failure to renew In April, I visited Corfin Industries in ate more jobs in New Hampshire and in the Bank’s charter would cause us to Salem. Corfin provides robotic proc- this country. lose jobs in New Hampshire and lose essing services that are used by the de- I also wish to speak about an impor- jobs in this country and would hurt the fense, medical, and telecommunication tant financing mechanism to busi- economy at a time when we should be industries. Corfin relies on exports and nesses in New Hampshire and to busi- focusing on making it easier for busi- access to international markets, which nesses in this country, and that is the nesses to create jobs and making sure has helped to create 22 new jobs in New Export-Import Bank. our businesses have opportunity and Hampshire, and now they see a growing When traveling throughout New access to markets overseas to create portion of their sales going to ex- Hampshire and meeting with busi- more American trade. ports—American trade creating jobs. nesses both small and large, what I I will continue to push this body to There are many other important hear most often is this: In Washington, reauthorize Ex-Im so that New Hamp- companies in New Hampshire that sup- please make it easier, in terms of the shire businesses can continue to have port trade promotion authority, and

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Trade supports more than 179,000 ity to negotiate foreign trade policy. pany in Pittsfield; General Electric in jobs in the state and our exports of goods and This bill contains the clearest outline services last year reached nearly $7 billion. of trade priorities in our Nation’s his- Hooksett; Goss International Americas Trade is especially important for New Hamp- in Durham; Intel Corporation, which shire’s small businesses, more than 2,200 of tory. It includes almost 150 ambitious, also has a facility in Merrimack; which are exporters. high-standard negotiating objectives Medtronic in Portsmouth; and New Pete McNamara, president of the that will direct our trade negotiators Hampshire Ball Bearings in Lanconia. New Hampshire Automobile Dealers to break down barriers that hurt Amer- In fact, I had a chance to visit New Association, recently visited me in ican businesses and will allow Amer- Hampshire Ball Bearings and to talk to Washington. He also wrote to me and ican businesses to have more American them about the importance of not only said: trade to create jobs here. The bottom line is that trade pro- Ex-Im financing—as a supplier, this is The New Hampshire Auto Dealers Associa- important to them—but also the im- tion supports free trade. In this competitive motion authority will ensure that in portance, obviously, of trade. Also, world market, the U.S. needs the TPA. the Granite State, New Hampshire Osram Sylvania in Manchester, Hills- America drives the world economy, but out- businesses can create more jobs. In boro, and Exeter; Polartec in Hudson; side our borders are markets that represent fact, the estimate in New Hampshire is Texas Instruments has a facility in 80% of the world’s purchasing power, 92% of that if you look at some of the agree- Manchester; and Velcro USA is in Man- its economic growth, and 95% of its con- ments, such as the current trans- chester. These are just a few examples sumers. atlantic and transpacific trade negotia- of the many Granite State companies Texas Instruments has a very good tions, those could spur international that depend on American trade and an facility in Manchester. I had a chance investment in New Hampshire and cre- opportunity to sell the great products to visit that facility and meet the ate an estimated over 8,200 jobs in New they produce overseas. workers in these great-paying jobs and Hampshire if the President is able to Here is what I have heard from my also jobs that are very important, with go forward and negotiate the right constituents in New Hampshire about expertise on technology. agreements that allow us to create the pending bill on the floor when it Mark Gary is the vice president and American jobs. comes to creating good-paying jobs in manager of the Manchester site. He So there are two issues that I have New Hampshire. said: talked about. We need to get the Ex-Im Tony Giunta, a city counselor for Texas Instruments strongly supports TPA– Bank reauthorized before it expires so Franklin’s Ward 1, wrote to me and 2015 and urges its swift approval. Renewing that employers in New Hampshire that said: TPA provides an opportunity for American have been able to use this financing companies and their workers to secure 21st Our community is working diligently to mechanism and the many suppliers century rules to govern international trade. boost its economic development. Our pri- that also support companies outside of Innovation is the Granite State’s greatest ority is jobs and attracting new businesses asset. New Hampshire’s high-tech companies, New Hampshire but that create New to our city. It is in that regard I am writing startups, and universities are generating Hampshire jobs can have an oppor- to ask for support on the pending trade vote breakthrough innovations and technologies. tunity to continue to use this financ- in the U.S. Senate . . . Our President needs High tech companies now represent 8.6% of ing to put more people to work in New the flexibility to handle the details and the state’s economy and pay 92% more than present a full plan to Congress for final ap- Hampshire. We also need to pass trade average wages. TI Manchester is the heart of proval. promotion authority that is pending on the largest power management unit . . . TPA That precise system has worked for many the floor. If you look at the list of New is critical for TI to secure market access, years and I believe it should be extended for Hampshire businesses that will benefit maintain a competitive global supply chain, another 5 years. . . . The Wall Street Jour- and support our high value-added design jobs from this opportunity to create more nal recently reported that our trade deficit here in New Hampshire. New Hampshire jobs and more Amer- rose to its highest level in nearly six and a ican jobs in the United States of Amer- half years and the trend line is headed in the I also heard from Sylvia Linares, di- wrong direction. We need to do all we can to rector of engineering and New Hamp- ica, this is something we need to do to boost free trade in this country. shire site leader at Intel in Merrimack, strengthen our economy in the Granite Our state’s economy depends on it. My NH, which is also very important for State and to strengthen our country to city’s future depends on it as well. . . . Con- New Hampshire jobs. make sure there are more opportuni- sidering nearly one-quarter of our workforce ties for people to work in this country. provides goods and services that are exported Passing TPA will arm U.S. trade nego- tiators with a clear set of principles and ob- Thank you, Mr. President. abroad means this proposal will have a tre- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- mendous impact on our state’s economy. jectives that support our nation’s economic, social, and technological interests. These ator from Connecticut. Emily Heisig is senior vice president rules have never been more important. In f of the New England Council. This coun- Merrimack, NH we have a very specialized cil is a very important council for em- design team that stands to benefit from AFFORDABLE CARE ACT ployers in New England and in New these rules—rules around intellectual prop- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, shown Hampshire. erty theft, forced technology transfer and in this picture I have in the Chamber is She wrote: compromised encryption standards. At Intel, Christina from Stratford, CT. She is a we conduct roughly three quarters of Intel’s While interstate commerce among the small business owner, and she has a advanced manufacturing and R&D right in states remains a significant avenue for busi- the U.S., investments which are supported story that is becoming pretty familiar ness prosperity, The New England Council by three quarters of our revenue from sales all across the country. She left a job a believes that foreign markets must be cul- elsewhere in the world. We are proud to be couple of years ago that provided for tivated to tap into the buying power of this part of the New Hampshire tech community employer-based health care, and she vast and ever-burgeoning consumer base. In- by spending more than $5 million annually deed, across New England, more than 24,000 wanted to start her own business in with approximately 50 suppliers in the state. companies export to foreign markets, and in Bridgeport, CT, right next to Stratford. 2014, that supported nearly 265,000 export-re- With 95 percent of the world’s cus- So she stayed insured through COBRA lated jobs for our region. The value of goods tomers and 80 percent of the world’s for a period of time until it expired, exported from New England last year was purchasing power outside of the United and then she had to go out into the in- $56.5 billion. States, we have to do everything we dividual market. She recalls having to Jim Roche is president of the New can to ensure that we have more Amer- fill out a 15-page questionnaire when Hampshire Business and Industry Asso- ican trade. American trade that sup- she was applying for individual cov- ciation. The New Hampshire Business ports jobs here allows us to sell the erage. She said it asked about ‘‘any- and Industry Association is a very im- great work we and our workers do here thing that I had even remotely dis- portant group in New Hampshire and and the products we produce overseas. cussed with my doctor.’’ Unfortunately

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3218 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 for her, some of those things—pre- health care on this exchange is more Well, a lot of people talk about what existing conditions—meant that she popular than health care off of the ex- the intent of the law is, but you don’t was denied health care coverage. change. even have to get into the intent of the So she had to go into Connecticut’s The good news isn’t just about the law. On its face the text of the Afford- high-risk pool, which meant she was number of people who have coverage; it able Care Act is absolutely clear, be- paying $1,200 per month. Anybody who is that costs are coming down. For the cause, yes, there is a reference—one has started up a small business from accountable care organizations, which line to the fact that subsidies will flow scratch knows that can be pretty pro- are an innovation in the Affordable to the State exchanges. But the plain- hibitive. Her salvation came through Care Act to try to build big integrated tiffs’ case completely ignores another the Affordable Care Act. When it went systems of care, the pilot program just section of the Affordable Care Act into effect and Connecticut’s exchange came in with their savings numbers, which gives the Secretary the power to was established, she was able to find a and $384 million were saved just on this establish exchanges in States that plan that cost her $430 per month, one innovation alone. That is $300 per don’t do it themselves. That is what which is frankly on the high end of patient. That is a big deal because it has happened by the substitution of plans but it was much more affordable speaks to a larger trend line in which Federal exchanges for State exchanges. than the one she had. we are for the first time in a very long And, of course, the text of the bill just She said: ‘‘I’m thankful that there time able to control health care costs. does not work if you believe the plain- was a solution for me to be able to On an annual basis, last year we saw tiffs’ analysis. The plaintiffs say this is keep my business [and] have affordable the lowest increase in medical costs, supposed to be a penalty. If you didn’t health insurance’’ that can’t be taken the lowest medical inflation number in set up a State exchange, we are penal- away. a generation. izing your constituents by withholding Similar stories can be told all over But costs are coming down in part subsidies. Well, there is not a single the country, but it is not just anec- because of things that we put into line in the Affordable Care Act that dotes that we have to rely on any place through the Affordable Care Act. suggests that this is a penalty. And longer to talk about the success of the My colleague Senator BARRASSO was there is the fact that the Supreme Affordable Care Act. down here yesterday with a wonderful Court has said that if you want to do I know that we are obsessed this chart about Connecticut. I appreciate that, you have to make it explicit and week, appropriately so, with the PA- his giving Connecticut a little bit of you can’t have guesswork involved as to the carrot-and-stick approach af- TRIOT Act, the transportation reau- extra publicity, but his speech really forded to a State. thorization, and the free-trade agree- was a wonderful advertisement for the ment, or the fast-track agreement. But Doug Elmendorf, who was the head of Affordable Care Act. He noted that sev- CBO at the time said: the Supreme Court is likely upon our eral insurers in Connecticut just came return after the Memorial Day recess I could remember no occasion on which out with rate increase requests, and he anybody asked why we were expecting sub- to rule on one of the most important had the numbers up there. They were 8 sidies to be paid in all states regardless of cases that it has heard during most of percent and 10 percent. They were sub- whether they established their exchanges or our tenures, and that is the King v. stantial increases. They were not unfa- not. And if people had not had this common Burwell case. It is important to spend miliar, because prior to the Affordable understanding about what the law was going some time before we break talking Care Act, that is what individuals and to do at the time, I’m sure we would have about the subject of that case, the Af- had a lot of questions about that aspect of businesses were facing every single our estimates. fordable Care Act. Christina’s story is year. They were double-digit increases. Finally, the bill doesn’t work on its miraculous—somebody who was able to The rate increases that Senator BAR- face if you believe the plaintiffs’ argu- start a business and keep that business RASSO was referring to were completely ment. Why? Because the insurance re- open because of the Affordable Care in line with what those same insurance forms are national. And yet the sub- Act. But she is one of 16.4 million peo- plans requested last year in Con- sidies, according to the plaintiffs, are ple all across this country who now necticut. Last year Anthem Blue Cross only for States that established their have health care because of the Afford- Blue Shield requested a 12-percent rate own exchanges. Well, the insurance re- able Care Act—most through Federal increase. ConnectiCare requested 12 forms don’t work if everybody doesn’t and State exchanges but some because percent. Because of the Affordable Care have insurance in those States. You they were able to stay on their parents’ Act, which allows States to do reviews can’t say that folks who have pre- plan until age 26 or are able to access and amendments to those rate in- existing conditions can’t be discrimi- Medicaid. creases, Anthem’s request last year nated against if people in those States Last month’s Gallup poll showed that went from 12 percent to 0 percent, and don’t all have insurance. That actuari- the uninsured rate in this country has ConnectiCare’s request went from 12 ally doesn’t work. So the whole bill declined by 35 percent over the course percent to 3 percent. We had in Con- falls apart if you believe the plaintiffs’ of the last year and a half, or since necticut one of the lowest increases in case. 2013. That is a remarkable number. We health care premiums on record be- I am, frankly, totally confident that shouldn’t hesitate from noting that it cause of the Affordable Care Act. the Supreme Court is going to find in is just absolutely exceptional in the So it is right that these health insur- favor of the government because there history of this country to have a one- ers are requesting big rate increases. is no other way to read the Affordable third reduction in the number of people But now, because of the law we passed, Care Act other than to believe that who don’t have insurance in such a they don’t get those rate increases in subsidies go to both State and Federal short period of time. The good news is States such as Connecticut. They actu- exchanges. It is plain on the face of the that most of the folks who have insur- ally have their numbers vetted. They statute, but certainly you have to get ance are satisfied, just as is Christina. have their actuarial analysis reviewed, to it in the intent as well. Opponent after opponent of the ACA and they get a better number to the We are starting to see that Repub- tells us this is going to be terrible benefit of my constituents. licans are thinking they are going to health care and that there is no way But this Supreme Court case that is need to have an answer if—in the un- the government could have anything to going to come up is important because likely case, as I believe—the Supreme do with a health care plan that people it puts millions of Americans at risk Court decides in favor of the plaintiffs. want. Of course, it is not government- for losing many of the protections that But this is a pretty good summary of run health care. It is subsidized by tax I just talked about. It basically says what the Republicans’ plan is to re- credits from the government, but it is that the Affordable Care Act was de- spond to King v. Burwell. The Repub- private health care insurance, with the signed in a way to only provide these licans’ plan, if King v. Burwell goes in exception of those Medicaid plans. subsidies to help people get insurance favor of the plaintiffs, is essentially a J.D. Power surveyed thousands of on State-based exchanges, and if they shrug of the shoulders. ACA enrollees and found that they like were on a Federal exchange, they, by The predominant bill on the Repub- their exchange plans more than people design, weren’t supposed to get these lican side is offered by my friend Sen- like their nonexchange plans. So subsidies. ator JOHNSON from Wisconsin. He

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We all know the If this program is approved, we can Burwell, but it is simply an effort to benefits of increased market access for expect to see $450 million a year spent repeal the law. You don’t have to read U.S. goods and services are good for on training, employment, case manage- too deeply in the bill to figure that American consumers and businesses. ment services and job search and relo- out. It preserves the subsidies for about Renewal of trade promotion author- cation allowances alone. In fact, all a year and a half, but after that period ity will pave the way for future free- told, TAA reauthorization will likely of time it ends subsidies in the Federal trade agreements between the United cost the U.S. taxpayers about $1.8 bil- exchanges and then it also ends sub- States and many other nations. Coun- lion. sidies in the State exchanges. tries around the world are not standing TAA benefits were expanded in the Let me say that again. The Johnson still on trade, and we cannot afford to 2009 stimulus bill. Those expanded ben- bill doesn’t just end the subsidies that sit idly by while they move ahead and efits were, for the most part, continued the Court might rule unconstitutional; engage with each other. History has from 2011 through 2014. Now, this reau- it also ends the subsidies in the ex- shown that without trade promotion thorization will restore much of that changes that the Court won’t rule as authority, there is virtually no chance benefit expansion from the manufac- unconstitutional if King v. Burwell is that the United States will success- turing sector to the service sector and decided in favor of the plaintiffs. Thus, fully reach agreement to lower trade will cover any jobs moved overseas, not it is a repeal of the bill. It goes well barriers with other countries. We have just those related to countries with above and beyond what would be nec- to have this authority. which we have free-trade agreements— essary to address an adverse decision. I am pleased to have the opportunity this is despite the application criteria It then goes even further. The John- to participate in these deliberations, for Federal adjustment assistance hav- son bill then repeals the individual with a shared goal of making sure the ing been notoriously lax, most notably trade legislation we are considering mandate. It repeals the employer man- when employees who were laid off after today ends up on the President’s desk. date, and when you do that, the insur- the Solyndra Federal loan guarantee Toward that goal, I want to raise an ance reforms fall apart. Even Senator debacle were awarded TAA benefits. amendment I filed that is currently CRUZ on the floor during his filibuster To be clear, it is not as if those who pending. claim to need trade adjustment assist- conceded that you can’t protect people The proposal we are now debating ance are somehow turned away from with preexisting conditions unless you will renew trade promotion authority existing Federal unemployment bene- also require people to get insurance. for 6 years, but it will also renew trade fits. These trade adjustment allowance Lastly, the Johnson bill ends the es- adjustment assistance. This program sential-benefits packages. So this guar- will be expanded as well. The Flake benefits provide a weekly payment to antee, that if you buy insurance you amendment No. 1243 will strike the those who have already received unem- are going to get a basic floor of serv- trade adjustment assistance title, or ployment insurance benefits. Including ices, is no longer. The Republican re- TAA, in its entirety from this package. unemployment benefits, these pay- sponse to King v. Burwell is simply to It is unfortunate that Congress has ments can last as long as 130 weeks. repeal the Affordable Care Act, and I grown accustomed to tying legislation Duplication in Federal job-training hope we never get to the point where that expands trade opening for U.S. programs has been highlighted exten- we have to debate how we address an businesses with this costly trade ad- sively in the past. According to a 2011 adverse decision in the King v. Burwell justment assistance. Government Accountability Office re- decision, but this is a nonstarter. Ev- I reject the notion that these trade- port, although some of these have been eryone inside and outside of this build- offs are necessary. When Congress repealed, 79 Federal agencies spent $18 ing should understand that. I don’t takes steps to embrace trade liberaliza- billion to administer 47 programs in think it is coincidence at all that over tion, it is a responsible reflection of fiscal year 2009. Again, some $18 billion 30 cosponsors of the Johnson bill also the changing realities in the global was spent to administer 47 programs in support repealing the Affordable Care marketplace. Almost 95 percent of the fiscal year 2009. Act. world’s consumers live outside of our Supporters of trade adjustment as- One cannot deny that it is working. borders. The export of U.S. goods and sistance claim that the needs of work- From the New York Times to the services has been and will continue to ers impacted by vibrant international Washington Post to the Wall Street be a vital part of our economy. Adjust- trade are somehow special in nature, Journal, people understand that the ing and modernizing U.S. trade prior- but when the price tag for all existing Affordable Care Act is changing peo- ities to increase economic opportunity and newly authorized training pro- ple’s lives—16 million people with in- is a realization that there is a nec- grams and funding reaches into the bil- surance, health care costs stabilized for essary shift in our economy. Changing lions, those arguments wear a bit thin. the first time in many of our lifetimes, economic trends and conditions are a There have also been persistent ques- and quality getting better. The Afford- recurring part of our country’s history. tions related to the program’s effec- able Care Act works, and I hope that Look no further than the emergence of tiveness, TAA’s effectiveness. our colleagues will come together, no digital technology to see a familiar ex- The nonpartisan Congressional Re- matter the decision in King v. Burwell, ample. But it is only in the case of search Service noted that ‘‘estimating to make sure that it continues to work trade policy changes that the Federal the impact of the program, for example for Americans all over this country. Government is expected to layer on ad- the differences in employment out- I yield the floor. ditional benefits for impacts to the comes of TAA beneficiaries versus oth- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- workforce. erwise identical workers who did not ator from Arizona. When you look at this economy and participate in TAA, is extremely dif- you look at how we have grown and if ficult.’’ f you look at the shifts in the economy A 2012 study by Mathematica Policy from the industrial age onward, there Research commissioned by the Depart- EXTENSION OF MORNING have been shifts and there have been ment of Labor did a comparison of TAA BUSINESS dislocations, but this is the only area beneficiaries to those who were not re- Mr. FLAKE. Mr. President, I ask where we say: All right, we are going ceiving them. They found that after 3 unanimous consent that morning busi- to try to account for that with adjust- years, TAA recipients actually had ness be extended until 5 p.m. ment assistance beyond what we al- lower reemployment rates. However, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ready have with the Federal Govern- after 4 years, employment rates for objection, it is so ordered. ment. both groups were statistically the

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Yet, there is no are clueless as to why this is so un- While trade adjustment assistance is path, no safe path for those American popular. of dubious value, we certainly know taxpayers who thought they were obey- ‘‘Please do not allow this increase.’’ that renewing trade promotion author- ing the law if the court rules the way That is just one of the constituents ity is an incredible opportunity for the I believe they should based on the read- who wrote to the Connecticut Insur- U.S. economy. It is my fervent hope ing of the law. ance Department, a public comment. that Congress will move forward in ap- So of course people around the coun- Here is another: proving legislation reauthorizing TPA. try are very concerned when they see Please no rate increase. I cannot afford the It is also my hope that one day we can once again that the insurance they are insurance now. I pay $594.00 a month for my- recognize the benefits of trade and the mandated to buy by President Obama self, a 60 year old female in relatively good fact that it lifts our economy. I hope and the Democrats, the insurance they health. I have a $5,500 deductible. I cannot we can advance a sound trade policy are mandated to buy by the health care afford to have some testing done because I without these costly adjustment assist- law is going to be even more expensive don’t have the deductible amount. ance programs. next year than this year. But we heard the Senator come to I yield the floor. In Connecticut—the first paragraph the floor and say all of these people The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- of this article: ‘‘Insurance companies have insurance. This person figures— ator from Wyoming. selling health plans through the state’s well, she has insurance, but it is of no f health insurance exchange are seeking value to her with her $5,500 deductible. She can’t afford to have testing be- OBAMACARE to raise rates next year. . . .’’ It goes on to say: ‘‘Despite that, the cause of the deductible. She says: Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I carriers projected increased costs, cit- It is bad enough we have the big security come to the floor noting that my friend ing rising claims expenses and a breach and we have to worry about our per- and colleague from Connecticut was planned reduction in protection sonal info stolen in the years to come and just on the floor talking about the against high-cost claims. . . .’’ Reduc- you now want to increase our rates. President’s health care law. It is inter- tion in protection against high-cost That is what we are seeing happening esting that he would do so at a time claims. Why? Well, it says ‘‘from a across the country, that is what we are when we are seeing headline after head- temporary federal program intended to seeing happening in Connecticut, and line about ObamaCare plan premiums provide stability for insurers during that is what the public is telling the increasing again all over the country. the initial years of the health law.’’ Connecticut Insurance Department Remember what the President said. This was the bailout of the insurance dealing with these proposed health rate He said: If you like your plan, you can companies that President Obama and increases. keep your plan. If you like your doctor, the Democrats built into the Presi- This is another: you can keep your doctor. dent’s health care law to get them to I am writing to you regarding the . . . rate He said premiums would go down by go along. increase filing in particular and the health $2,500 for a family of four. What we It says, ‘‘The rate filings are pro- insurance filings in general. I am an indi- have seen is premiums go up across the posals, not actual changes.’’ Proposals, vidual buyer who does not qualify for federal country. Now my colleague from Con- subsidies due to my income level. I have been not changes. It says, ‘‘The insurance buying my family plan since before the Af- necticut says—in spite of all the money department will now analyze the pro- being spent on the President’s health fordable Care Act has been passed and imple- posals, accept public comments. . . .’’ mented. care law, premiums are still going up. This is the Connecticut Insurance De- In his home State of Connecticut, they They had insurance and do not qual- partment. Well, you know, a lot of ify for a subsidy. Continuing: are going up, and they are going up members of the public in Connecticut Since then— across the country. filed comments. I have them to share There is a headline in the Con- with the Presiding Officer and with our Since the Affordable Care Act was necticut Mirror: ‘‘Insurers seek rate listeners today. These are the constitu- passed— hikes for 2016 ObamaCare plans.’’ That ents of the Senator from Connecticut, buying a family health plan in CT has be- is in Connecticut. who comes here to the floor and says come almost financially impossible for me to You know, it is interesting. I heard things are working great in Con- buy as it has become a real financial burden my colleague talking about the upcom- for me. Currently, I am paying some 22% of necticut. These are his constituents my Federal AGI for a high deductible (family ing Supreme Court case of King v. who say: Burwell, the implications of that case. deductible of $11,000) HSA plan. I am barely making ends meet as it is. I Now, the Senator from Connecticut He said the Republicans did not have a was under the understanding that this was to plan. Where is the President’s plan? He be AFFORDABLE— may say: Hey, great. This person has is the guy who made this mess. This is insurance, insurance they can’t afford With all the letters of ‘‘affordable’’ in and they cannot use because of the de- the President’s law. This is the law the capital letters— Democrats voted for. ductible. You know, there is that old sign in —healthcare. So far it has been nothing but It says: a burden. the Pottery Barn: If you break it, you As you are certainly well aware before the bought it. The President broke the This is a constituent in Con- passing of the Care Act my premium for health care system in this country. If necticut—‘‘nothing but a burden.’’ health care was much more affordable. the Supreme Court rules that he has He said: Why is it? Well, it is because the acted illegally—he is the one who made I was happy with my previous plan. . . . President decided he wanted to trans- the mess; he is the one who created the Weren’t so many Americans happy fer money from one group to another, problem. with their previous plan before the and this individual who had insurance When my colleague from Connecticut President, who told them if they liked that he liked, the family liked, worked says ‘‘Where is the Republicans’ plan?’’ it, they could keep it—well, that is for them, they could afford, now can- I say ‘‘Where is the President’s plan?’’ why there is so much disappointment not afford, cannot use because of the It is interesting. The President does out there. And the President’s state- deductible. They are still insured, so I have a plan to protect the insurance ment was called ‘‘the lie of the year.’’ guess the Senator from Connecticut companies, but he has no plans to pro- This person was happy with his pre- would call that a big win for one of his tect the American public, the Amer- vious plan, but it was eliminated as of constituents who is clearly being hurt. ican taxpayers. He has a built-in plan January 1, 2015. ‘‘My health care,’’ he This is another one that has come in for the insurance companies so that says, ‘‘went up $100 for less coverage.’’ from Connecticut:

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Learn how to live unanimous consent that the order for within your means like the rest of us do. he has no plan to deal with so many people who thought they were fol- the quorum call be rescinded. This is what we are seeing. Is this a The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without surprise that this continues to be a lowing the law, who have been hurt by the law. objection, it is so ordered. very unpopular law. Should it surprise? Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I ask But he has a plan to bail out the in- It surprises the Democrats, obvi- unanimous consent to speak for up to surance companies and to protect them ously, when they see that in poll after 15 minutes. poll, month after month, the health because we know where the President The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without care law is more unpopular than it is is in terms of looking at this. And his objection, it is so ordered. proposal, his quintessential piece of popular, and the reason is people don’t f see it as good deal for them. They feel, legislation—the one named after him— in terms of their own health, their own has clearly done a significant amount TRADE POLICY families, their own communities, this of damage to families all across the Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I lis- health care law has been a burden on country. tened to some of the debate earlier this them, in their lives, and has impacted I believe it has harmed the health afternoon—in between the effort to them as a family. care system, which has always been the make progress toward getting a fair There is another one from Con- best in the world. array of amendments for both sides— necticut: We needed health care reform in the about this whole question of secrecy country. We did not need what Presi- The ACA raised our health insurance ex- surrounding trade policy. A number of pense (both premiums and deductibles) by dent Obama forced down the throats of Senators were discussing it, and so I 67% for similar coverage! the American people with people across just wanted to take a minute to be the country saying no. Sixty-seven percent for similar cov- very clear that I think they have a People knew what they wanted in erage. Remember, the President told a very valid point with respect to the se- health care reform. What they knew lot of people that what they had cov- crecy that has long accompanied these they wanted was the care they need erage on wasn’t any good. It wasn’t trade discussions. I would like to dis- from a doctor they choose at lower good enough for the President—might cuss how I made it my paramount re- cost, and they have not received that form to make sure we would have a have been good enough for that family under the President’s health care law. new era of transparency, openness, and but not good enough for the President. I yield the floor. accountability in the discussion about So they had to buy, for similar cov- I suggest the absence of a quorum. making trade policy. erage, premiums and deductibles up The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. I have always felt that if you believe 67%. GARDNER). The clerk will call the roll. deeply in international trade—the way Continuing: The legislative clerk proceeded to I do—and you want more of it, why in Please do not approve this additional in- call the roll. the world would you be for all this se- crease. Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask crecy? That just makes Americans This person says they would be fine unanimous consent that the order for more cynical about the whole topic and with their own policy, but they weren’t the quorum call be rescinded. makes them think that in Washington, allowed to keep it because of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without DC, there is something to hide. health care law. objection, it is so ordered. I note my friend and partner in all I could go on and on. It is astonishing f this, Chairman HATCH, is on the floor, what we are hearing from the Con- and he will recall when we began our necticut Insurance Department, with a UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- discussions—and they went on really response, when they were asked, and MENT—EXECUTIVE CALENDAR for close to 7 months in our effort to put out the filings of the requests for Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask forge a bipartisan package—that I higher rates. It is just interesting. unanimous consent that at 5 p.m. wanted to take a very fresh approach Here is one more comment from today, the Senate proceed to executive with respect to transparency, and I Southbury, CT: session to consider the following nomi- wanted us to be able to say that for the The alleged purpose of this pool, and the nations: Executive Calendar Nos. 25, 26, first time in the history of debating affordable care act— 74, and 107; that the Senate proceed to these policies, we would no longer have Alleged purpose. Remember NANCY vote without intervening action or de- the country and elected officials in the PELOSI: First, you have to pass it be- bate on the nominations in the order dark with respect to really what is at fore you get to find out what is in it. listed; that following disposition of the issue in these discussions. Continuing: nominations, the motions to reconsider So here is a short assessment of what The alleged purpose of this pool, and the be considered made and laid upon the really has changed. Of course, right affordable care act, was to get and keep table; that no further motions be in now we are working on the rules for fu- health care costs under control. My (sub- order to the nominations; that any ture trade agreements. We are working sidized) monthly premium is more than dou- statements related to the nominations on the trade promotion act that sets ble what I paid before being forced into this be printed in the RECORD; that the out the rules for future agreements. pool. . . . If the ACA is a failure, then why President be immediately notified of Obviously, the first one will involve am I being penalized? the Senate’s action, and the Senate the Trans-Pacific Partnership—what is People all across the country believe then resume legislative session; fur- known as TPP—and there are a variety they are personally being penalized be- ther, that all time in executive session of others that are under discussion, cause of the failure of the Obama count postcloture on the TPA bill. particularly one with Europe. health care plan and this administra- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there If the Congress—the Senate and the tion who chose to, with one party and objection? other body—adopts this package that one party alone, force a very expensive, Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I will not Chairman HATCH and I, in conjunction unworkable, really unaffordable, un- object. I am pleased to see some judges with Chairman RYAN, have put to- manageable, unexplainable health care finally moving forward. gether over these many months, I system down the throats of the Amer- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without think we will have achieved our goal of ican public. objection, it is so ordered. making sure everybody in the Congress So we will see what happens when Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, we and everybody in the United States the Supreme Court rules at the end of expect some of these votes to be by who chooses to can have the informa- next month. Secretary of Health and voice vote. tion they need about trade agreements

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I am especially to the labor side. ments, starting with the Trans-Pacific pleased we made these very substantial Here are the key protections on the Partnership, would be made public 60 changes on the issue of sunlight, trans- environmental side, which I have again days before the President of the United parency, openness, and accountability highlighted here at the outset. The States signs that agreement. That because I think my colleagues—who bedrock protections here are that there means if you want to come to a town- discussed it on the floor and many oth- has to be recognition to ensure that hall meeting in Colorado, held by the ers who have been concerned about se- there is compliance with the Conven- distinguished Presiding Officer of the crecy in the past with respect to these tion on International Trade and Endan- Senate—even before the President agreements—when they get a chance to gered Species Act, the Montreal Pro- signs it—a citizen in Colorado can actually see the details that are in the tocol on Substances that Depletes the come with the Trans-Pacific Partner- reforms Chairman HATCH, Chairman Ozone Layer, the Protocol on Preven- ship Agreement—the entire agree- RYAN, and I put together, are going to tion of Pollution from Ships, the Con- ment—in their hands and ask questions see we have made some very dramatic vention on Wetlands, the Convention of the Presiding Officer of the Senate changes. on the Conservation of Antarctic Ma- or any one of our colleagues in the Sen- Now, I think some specific changes rine Resources, the Convention on ate and the House. here are areas that I would like to out- Whaling, and the Tropical Tuna Con- After that 60-day period of sunshine line. I am going to go to the question vention. and exposure, the President can sign it, of major changes in workers’ rights This, again, is not stuck in a side and then there would be close to 2 addi- and environmental protections because deal but is fully enforceable, and not tional months—2 additional months— I know that a number of my col- just rearranging inadequate policies of before the voting on the floor of the leagues, when they talked earlier, were the past, sort of rearranging sinking Senate and the House begins. concerned about these issues as well. deck chairs. This is better than any- So when I heard my colleagues—Sen- Suffice it to say, on workers’ rights thing that has existed before—better ators whom I respect greatly—talk ear- and environmental protections, if we than the North American Free Trade lier today about secrecy and that se- go back to the 1990s, back to the Agreement, better than the Central crecy was no good and why couldn’t NAFTA era, these vital priorities basi- American Free Trade Agreement. this be changed and why couldn’t that cally were just shunted to the side. It With these changes, our country is be changed, it made me want to come would be almost inflationary to say saying that we will no longer take it to the floor—and I will do an overview they got short shrift. They basically on blind faith that other countries are of all of the progressive reforms that got no shrift. They just got shunted to going to adopt stronger standards for have been made to this package; re- the side. They were in unenforceable protecting workers and the environ- forms I thought were important for a side deals, which meant that the ment. This is the first time the United new era of what I call trade done United States in effect had to take it States is setting the standard and de- right—to make sure we corrected the on blind faith that our partners would manding that trading partners hit that suggestion that somehow everybody is live up to their commitments. It was mark. That is very real progress. going to be in the dark before the Con- my view that many of my colleagues, I will close with just this point. gress and the country saw voting begin particularly on the Democratic side of Many colleagues who have been skep- in the Senate and the House. the aisle, were spot-on in saying that tical about trade agreements always Chairman HATCH is here, and he re- wasn’t good enough. raise the issue about whether trade is members all of our negotiations on this This trade package will say in clear somehow going to be a race to the bot- point. It is really going to mean—with terms that the United States is done tom. What I have just described is a the 60-day requirement for sunlight be- allowing labor and environmental pro- concrete way to have a new force for fore the President signs the agreement tections to be pushed aside and dis- raising standards up and getting the and then probably 2 more months after regarded. Our partners will be required standards up, because my colleagues it has been signed, before we start vot- to adopt and maintain core inter- are right that they have been inad- ing—that a citizen can come to a town- national labor standards. Core inter- equate in the past. hall meeting in Colorado, Utah or any national labor standards are going to So whether you are for this bill or part of the country and have that be required of our trading partners. not, I hope my colleagues will take a Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement They will have to adopt them, and they look at the new sunshine provisions, in their hands in order to be able to will have to maintain them. That is because the American people are not ask questions about it. not something that is to the side and is going to be in the dark about what is I certainly think that puts our trade unenforceable. That is real. It has got in a trade agreement before anybody negotiators and everybody else kind of teeth. votes on that agreement here in the on their toes because they know the Also, our partners would be required Senate and the House. American people and the Congress are to adopt what are really common mul- I hope my colleagues will especially going to have that document. That is tilateral environmental agreements, look at the new provisions with respect going to start with the Trans-Pacific and these would be backed by the to labor rights and environmental Partnership Agreement. threat of trade sanctions. So these are rights, because the day is over when Now, Chairman HATCH and I made a major changes that certainly con- those considerations are going to be number of other changes. In the future, tribute to what I think makes the most shunted to the side. They are going to it would be possible for the discussion progressive approach with respect to be front and center, and they are going of negotiations—summaries of the ne- trade policy in the future. to have teeth. And instead of a race to gotiations—to be made public so people And for the first time, the President the bottom that my colleagues have would also have more information is directed under this piece of legisla- been concerned about, the United about the process as it was going for- tion to make sure our trading partners States will be where it always is, where ward. We have lifted a number of the adopt and maintain key laws. That is we are at our best—forcing standards restrictions in terms of Members hav- why, for example, I mentioned labor up. ing access to the materials and staff standards. And here is what those are: I yield the floor. having access to the materials. freedom of association, the effective The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- Because the chairman is here, I want recognition of the right to collective ator from Utah. to express my thanks to him especially bargaining, the elimination of all Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I wish to on this point. We spent a lot of time on forms of forced or compulsory labor, personally thank the distinguished

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3223 Senator from Oregon for the work he Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today, we for no good reason. Since the beginning has done on this bill. It couldn’t have are finally voting on the nomination of of 2015, the number of circuit and dis- been done without him. A number of Jill Parrish to serve as a Federal dis- trict court vacancies has jumped from other people on his side have been very trict judge in the District of Utah and 40 to 51 vacancies after today’s con- contributory and helpful. Jose Olvera to serve as a Federal dis- firmations. The number of judicial We are not there yet, but we are trict judge in the Southern District of emergencies has doubled, from 12 to going to work at it. I just have to say Texas. Five and a half months into this now 24 after today’s confirmation of how much I have enjoyed working with new Congress, these are just the third Judge Olvera. The Republican majority him on the floor so far. I just hope ev- and fourth judicial nominees that we is failing to govern responsibly and to erything will go smoothly so we can will vote to confirm. That is simply un- fill judicial vacancies where they are get this bill up and out and get the acceptable. needed. President what he needs to conclude Both of these individuals were nomi- It is unfortunate that as we head into these negotiations and also especially nated last September—more than 8 Memorial Day recess the Senate Re- for our Trade Representative. Mr. months ago. After receiving a hearing publicans are allowing confirmations Froman has done a very good job, as in January, they were voted out of the votes on only 2 of the 10 noncontrover- far as I can see. We will have to see Judiciary Committee unanimously by sial judicial nominees pending on the what the TPP is like, but we will all voice vote in February. Their nomina- Senate Executive Calendar. There is have a chance to look at it for a con- tions have now been on the Executive nothing keeping the Senate from con- siderable period of time before we have Calendar for nearly 3 months. There is firming all 10 nominees—nothing, ex- to vote on anything regarding that. no good reason why these nominees cept for the mindset of delay for I suggest the absence of a quorum. should have waited this long for a vote. delay’s sake, which is unfortunately The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The vacancy Jose Olvera will fill in the the hallmark of the majority’s leader- clerk will call the roll. Southern District of Texas has been ship on nominations. The legislative clerk proceeded to designated a judicial emergency. In There are nominees that remain call the roll. fact, he will fill just one of six district pending on the calendar that will fill a Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask unani- court emergency vacancies in the State vacancy on the Federal Circuit as well mous consent that the order for the of Texas, which currently has a total of as a nominee to serve in the Western quorum call be rescinded. eight district court vacancies. District of Missouri who were first The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The Senate has a duty to fill judicial nominated last year, had a hearing objection, it is so ordered. vacancies no matter which party holds more than 2 months ago, and were re- the majority. When I was chairman of ported favorably out of committee 1 f the Judiciary Committee during the month ago by voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION Bush administration, I worked quickly In addition, there are five U.S. Court to schedule confirmation hearings for of Federal Claims nominees who were judicial nominees and moved them first nominated a year ago. These five NOMINATION OF JILL N. PARRISH through the confirmation process with- CFC nominees had hearings 10 months TO BE UNITED STATES DISTRICT out unnecessary delay. ago, were favorably reported out of the JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF In the 17 months I chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously by UTAH Judiciary Committee during President voice vote last Congress, and again ear- Bush’s first 2 years in office, the Sen- lier this year. We have heard no opposi- ate confirmed 100 Federal circuit and tion to any of these nominees, yet they NOMINATION OF JOSE ROLANDO district court judges. I also served as have been in limbo for months and OLVERA, JR., TO BE UNITED chairman during the last 2 years of the months. The CFC is where our citizens STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR Bush administration and continued to go to seek redress against the Federal THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF hold regular hearings on judges. We Government for monetary claims. The TEXAS confirmed 68 district and circuit court cases this court hears include claims of judges in those last 2 years. unlawful takings of private land by the Now, this Republican majority has U.S. Government without proper com- NOMINATION OF PATRICIA D. taken 3 months to schedule a confirma- pensation under the 5th Amendment, CAHILL TO BE A MEMBER OF tion vote for a single district court claims of veterans seeking disability THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF judge, and after today’s votes only 4 benefits for combat related injuries, THE CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC district court judges will have been and vaccine compensation claims. BROADCASTING confirmed this year. In contrast, when We are debating trade policy in the the Democrats were in an equivalent Senate, yet the nomination to fill one position in 2007, the seventh year of the of four current vacancies on the U.S. NOMINATION OF MARK SCARANO Bush administration, we had confirmed Court of International Trade has sat TO BE FEDERAL COCHAIR- 18 circuit and district court judges idle on the Senate Executive Calendar PERSON OF THE NORTHERN BOR- after 5 months. That’s 18 judges under for months. Like the CFC nominees, DER REGIONAL COMMISSION a Democratic majority compared to 4 the CIT nominee had a hearing last The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under under the Republicans. year, was favorably reported out of the the previous order, the Senate will pro- Nevertheless, the Republican major- Judiciary Committee unanimously by ceed to executive session to consider ity continues to make excuses for their voice vote last Congress, and again ear- the following nominations, which the continued obstruction and delay on lier this year. clerk will report. confirming judicial nominees. Their ex- I urge the Republican leadership to The senior assistant legislative clerk cuse is that the Democratic majority clear the Executive Calendar of the read the nominations of Jill N. Parrish, was only able to confirm those 18 many consensus executive and judicial of Utah, to be United States District judges in 2007 because those nominees nominations before we break for the Judge for the District of Utah; Jose were held over from the previous year. Memorial Day recess. Let us show re- Rolando Olvera, Jr., of Texas, to be What the Republicans failed to note is spect for our co-equal branches of gov- United States District Judge for the that half or nine of the judges con- ernment and put these nominees in Southern District of Texas; Patricia D. firmed in the first 5 months of 2007, place to get to work for the American Cahill, of Missouri, to be a Member of were not among those left pending on people. the Board of Directors of the Corpora- the Senate Executive Calendar at the PARRISH NOMINATION tion for Public Broadcasting for a term end of 2006. Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, the Sen- expiring January 31, 2020; and Mark The justifications offered by the Re- ate will soon be voting to confirm Jus- Scarano, of New Hampshire, to be Fed- publican majority also miss the bigger tice Jill Parrish’s nomination from the eral Cochairperson of the Northern picture. The Republican majority is Utah Supreme Court to the U.S. Dis- Border Regional Commission. simply holding up judicial nominations trict Court for the District of Utah.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3224 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 Justice Parrish, who currently sits ary Committee but also my partner in Sessions Thune Warren on the Utah Supreme Court, is extraor- representing our great State and in Shaheen Tillis Whitehouse Shelby Toomey Wicker dinarily well-prepared to fill this va- recommending the best candidate for Stabenow Udall Wyden cancy, and I hope and expect that my judicial appointment. We agree that Sullivan Vitter colleagues on both sides of the aisle Justice Parrish is a well-qualified Tester Warner will support her nomination. nominee, and we strongly recommend The nomination was confirmed. Justice Parrish is a well-known and her swift and unanimous confirmation. VOTE ON OLVERA NOMINATION highly regarded leader in the Utah I call on my colleagues—Republicans The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under legal community, who has served with and Democrats alike—to support her the previous order, the question is, Will honor and distinction on the Supreme nomination. the Senate advise and consent to the Court of Utah. Her sharp legal mind, I know this woman personally. I nomination of Jose Rolando Olvera, breadth of experience, and impressive know her very, very well. All of the Jr., of Texas, to be United States Dis- judicial temperament prepared her to qualities I have been speaking about I trict Judge for the Southern District of serve on the Federal bench. I cannot have personally observed. Texas? think of a more qualified nominee to I think everybody here knows how Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask for fill this vacancy at this time. I support seriously I take appointments to the the yeas and nays. Justice Parrish’s nomination in the Federal bench. In this particular case, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a strongest possible terms, and I urge my I feel very, very good about this nomi- sufficient second? colleagues to do the same. nation. I ask my colleagues to vote for There appears to be a sufficient sec- As a former chairman of the Judici- her. ond. ary Committee, I have long worked to Mr. LEE. Mr. President, we will have The clerk will call the roll. secure confirmations for the most the opportunity in a few moments to The result was announced—yeas 100, qualified judicial nominees. In fact, I vote on a friend and colleague, Jill Par- nays 0, as follows: have participated in the appointment rish, who serves currently on the Utah [Rollcall Vote No. 185 Ex.] of three-quarters of the judges who Supreme Court. She has been nomi- YEAS—100 have ever served on the U.S. District nated by President Obama to serve on Court for the District Utah. That expe- Alexander Flake Nelson the U.S. District Court for the District Ayotte Franken Paul rience has given me a sense, both per- of Utah, replacing Federal Judge Dee Baldwin Gardner Perdue sonally and professionally, of the kind Benson, with whom I have clerked. Barrasso Gillibrand Peters of individual who will serve well on the Bennet Graham Portman I can think of no one better to re- Blumenthal Grassley Federal bench. That experience gives Reed place Judge Benson than Justice Par- Blunt Hatch Reid me every reason to strongly rec- rish. She is a friend, she is a respected Booker Heinrich Risch Boozman Heitkamp ommend Justice Parrish for this ap- Roberts jurist, and she is a dedicated citizen. Boxer Heller Rounds pointment. She is a friend to all who know her. Brown Hirono Justice Parrish is a talented jurist Burr Hoeven Rubio I am honored to have the opportunity Sanders with an impressive background. After to vote for her today, and I urge all of Cantwell Inhofe graduating from Yale Law School, she Capito Isakson Sasse my colleagues to do the same. Cardin Johnson Schatz distinguished herself in private prac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Carper Kaine Schumer tice before appointment to the Utah question is, Will the Senate advise and Casey King Scott Cassidy Sessions Supreme Court. During her 30-year consent to the nomination of Jill N. Kirk service, she has established a record of Coats Klobuchar Shaheen Parrish, of Utah, to be United States Cochran Lankford Shelby excellence both before and behind the District Judge for the District of Utah? Collins Leahy Stabenow bench, in both State and Federal Mr. LEE. Mr. President, I ask for the Coons Lee Sullivan courts, in both the private and public Corker Manchin Tester yeas and nays. Cornyn Markey Thune sector, and in both trial and appellate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a Cotton McCain courts. Tillis sufficient second? Crapo McCaskill Toomey Cruz The American Bar Association gave McConnell Udall There appears to be a sufficient sec- Daines Menendez Justice Parrish a ‘‘well-qualified’’ rat- Vitter ond. Donnelly Merkley ing—a distinction the organization Warner The clerk will call the roll. Durbin Mikulski only awards to experienced nominees Warren The senior assistant legislative clerk Enzi Moran with the most remarkable legal ability Ernst Murkowski Whitehouse called the roll. Wicker and the highest reputation for integ- Feinstein Murphy The result was announced—yeas 100, Fischer Murray Wyden rity. Federal nominees who receive the nays 0, as follows: ‘‘well-qualified’’ rating are also known The nomination was confirmed. for their breadth of experience, their [Rollcall Vote No. 184 Ex.] The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- success in the legal community, and YEAS—100 jority leader. their capacity for judicial tempera- Alexander Donnelly Manchin ORDER OF BUSINESS ment. Ayotte Durbin Markey Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, I Baldwin Enzi McCain Not only does Justice Parrish match Barrasso Ernst McCaskill am sure everybody is interested in the the ABA’s requirements, but in every Bennet Feinstein McConnell state of play. Chairman HATCH and respect, she exceeds them. The United Blumenthal Fischer Menendez Senator WYDEN are meeting off the States has the most respected judiciary Blunt Flake Merkley floor to try to identify a path forward. Booker Franken Mikulski in the world, and we expect our nomi- Boozman Gardner Moran We would like to get more amendments nees to the Federal bench to have a Boxer Gillibrand Murkowski pending and set some votes for later record of accomplishment in their cho- Brown Graham Murphy this evening. Burr Grassley Murray sen area of legal expertise. Justice Par- Cantwell Hatch Nelson I hope we will have an update from rish is remarkable in that she has not Capito Heinrich Paul the bill managers here shortly, but I just one but multiple areas of exper- Cardin Heitkamp Perdue want to remind everybody, we are tise, bringing keen judgment to an ap- Carper Heller Peters going to finish this bill before we leave. Casey Hirono Portman pointment that requires a broad range Cassidy Hoeven Reed We are going to deal with FISA and we of experiences. Coats Inhofe Reid are going to deal with highways. There I have every confidence that Justice Cochran Isakson Risch is a path forward, if people want to Collins Johnson Roberts Parrish will serve admirably as a dis- Coons Kaine Rounds take it, that could complete all of this trict judge, just as she has served hon- Corker King Rubio work at a reasonable time—probably orably on the Utah Supreme Court. I Cornyn Kirk Sanders sometime tomorrow—or we could make might say, in supporting her confirma- Cotton Klobuchar Sasse it difficult, but the end won’t change. Crapo Lankford Schatz tion, I wish to thank Senator LEE, who Cruz Leahy Schumer So I would just encourage at least is not only my colleague on the Judici- Daines Lee Scott some level of cooperation here because

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Cahill, of ter to me this week outlining his sup- create more opportunities for our farm- Missouri, to be a Member of the Board port for trade promotion authority. ers and ranchers in a region of the of Directors of the Corporation for The letter was signed by 74 other world that represents 39 percent of Public Broadcasting for a term expir- Iowans who represent businesses and global GDP. You heard me correctly, ing January 31, 2020? associations that also believe it is crit- we have a chance to give our farmers, The nomination was confirmed. ical that Congress pass TPA. ranchers, and businesses better access The letter states: to markets that represent over one- VOTE ON SCARANO NOMINATION third of global GDP. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under Quite simply, international trade is impor- tant to Iowa’s businesses, workers and farm- And while I support and believe in the previous order, the question is, Will ers. A vote for leveling the playing field in the immense benefits of free trade, I the Senate advise and consent to the international trade is a vote for Iowa. also oppose countries tilting the field nomination of Mark Scarano, of New I couldn’t agree more with Governor in their favor through actions like Hampshire, to be Federal Cochair- Branstad on that point. undervaluing their currency. An under- person of the Northern Border Regional Last year, U.S. exports equaled $2.35 valued currency makes export goods Commission? trillion and supported nearly 12 million cheaper from the country with the The nomination was confirmed. jobs. Can any of us imagine our unem- cheaper currency and also makes it The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under ployment rate without trade sup- harder for consumers in that country the previous order, the motions to re- porting 12 million jobs? to purchase foreign goods, like our ag- consider are considered made and laid In Iowa alone, 448,000 jobs are depend- ricultural products. upon the table and the President will ent on trade, according to the U.S. I support addressing currency manip- be immediately notified of the Senate’s Chamber of Commerce. And those jobs ulation in our trade agreements. I have action. pay 18 percent higher wages on average watched administrations of both par- f because they are tied to trade. ties put their heads in the sand on this LEGISLATIVE SESSION Americans know the benefits of issue. Everyone opposes currency ma- trade. And we know that American nipulation, yet little ever gets done. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under businesses and workers are some of the This TPA bill represents the modern the previous order, the Senate will re- most efficient and productive in the realties we face from the global econ- sume legislative session. world. We just need to make sure they omy that need to be addressed by our f have the opportunity to succeed. trade negotiators. That is why we are considering this ENSURING TAX EXEMPT ORGANI- The bill includes clear negotiating bill—to expand economic opportunities ZATIONS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL objectives for standards on sanitary for American businesses and workers. ACT—Continued and phytosanitary regulations that Free-trade agreements that lower must be science-based. Having science- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- trade barriers in other countries can do based standards will help limit disrup- ator from Iowa. an amazing thing—they can stimulate tions to U.S. agricultural exports and Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, free our economy through exports without even open up some new markets for our trade is very important to our country requiring additional spending. producers. and to our future economic prosperity. During testimony to the Senate Fi- Negotiating objectives are offered re- Anyone who does not believe that is in nance Committee, Trade Representa- lated to digital trade in goods and denial, in my opinion. We live in a tive Froman pointed out that the U.S. cross-border dataflows that are new global economy and we need to lead on is already an open marketplace with and unique issues for the time we now the issue of free trade. tariffs that average just 1.6 percent, live in. We must not make excuses and cower some of the lowest in the world. Yet at Clear guidance from Congress is also away from the opportunity in front of the same time, our companies face very given for localization barriers and in- us. high tariffs in other markets. Some ag- tellectual property rights. More trans- The trade promotion authority legis- ricultural products face tariffs up to parency and consultations are also re- lation we are considering is a critical 400 percent, machinery can be up to 50 quired of the administration. tool for the advancement of our eco- percent. This is a good bill that we need to nomic interest throughout the world. We cannot let the status quo on pass so we can finish the free trade This legislation is also proof that trade, where we have an open market- agreements we have been working on Congress and the administration can place while our businesses face ex- for years. work together to increase economic op- tremely high tariffs, continue. Trade The Trans-Pacific Partnership and portunity for Americans across all 50 agreements set the stage for long-term other trade agreements like the Trans- States. opportunity. The citizens in Iowa who Atlantic Trade and Investment Part- Chairman HATCH and Ranking Mem- may benefit the most from more trade nership, known as TTIP offer tremen- ber WYDEN have worked for months to with Pacific rim countries are probably dous opportunity for our country and get us to this point. I commend them still in school. We can help their future my home State of Iowa. for this effort and I look forward to today. Throughout the world, there are an working with them to finish this proc- Iowa exported $15.1 billion in 2014. estimated 260 preferential trade agree- ess. That represents a 135 percent increase ments, the United States is only in- We know that 80 percent of the pur- compared to a decade earlier. $9 bil- volved in 20 of them. chasing power in the world is located lion, or 60 percent of the exports went We must embrace our role in the outside the United States, along with to TPP countries under current trade world as the competitive economic 95 percent of the world’s consumers. rules. Imagine what is possible just in powerhouse that we are. America is a As the middle class expands in re- Iowa if we reduce barriers in that re- country that leads, we have a chance gions such as Asia, we have to make gion. to enter into a trade agreement that sure our businesses and workers have Roughly, $3.6 billion worth of ma- will set new rules and standards for the ability to take advantage of the op- chinery assembled by Iowa workers one-third of the global economy. portunity that growth presents. alone was exported last year. The goal Getting TPA through Congress and Some estimates predict the middle of the legislation before us is to in- completing more free trade agreements class in Asia is going to swell from half crease that number. in the future can unleash economic

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The ad- world of technological growth, our sit idly while other countries enter vances have significantly reduced the TPA bill also takes a bipartisanship, into strategic agreements? cost of moving products and services bicameral approach to improving intel- Should we let China start setting the across borders and boosted produc- lectual property rights protections. rules of trade throughout the world? tivity in this country and around the Protecting intellectual property is Should we allow other countries to world. critical to the development of the dig- continue blocking our agricultural Digitally traded goods and services ital economy, just as it is critical to products with nonscientific excuses? are growing and are expected to con- overall economic growth. Should we watch the growing middle tinue to grow. According to a recent Our Founding Fathers believed intel- class in Asia get their food and prod- study conducted by the International lectual property to be so fundamental ucts from other countries without try- Trade Commission, in 2012, U.S. to America’s future prosperity that ing to compete for their business? digitally intensive firms sold nearly $1 they explicitly granted Congress the The status quo on trade guarantees trillion or nearly 6 percent of our total congressional authority to protect it. us a future with less economic oppor- GDP in goods and services over the Since Jefferson’s moldboard plow and tunity compared to passing TPA and Internet. About one-quarter of those Eli Whitney’s cotton gin, American in- new trade agreements. That is why we sales were small and medium-sized en- tellectual property has spurred on must pass TPA and then pass new trade terprises. The people behind these American job growth and prosperity, agreements to help ensure America has numbers are everyday Americans just creating more competitive businesses a brighter economic future. trying to compete in an increasingly here—right here in America. Intellec- I suggest the absence of a quorum. competitive global marketplace. tual property, be it for mechanical The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Fortunately, our TPA bill includes products, software, or semiconductors, clerk will call the roll. upgraded negotiating objectives that creates value for individuals and Amer- The bill clerk proceeded to call the reflect the world in which we now live. ican businesses. In turn, these busi- roll. To address this new digital economy, nesses create jobs, spur economic Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I ask our bill for the first time recognizes growth, and enrich our culture. unanimous consent that the order for the growing significance of the Inter- The simply truth is, the countries the quorum call be rescinded. net as a trading platform in inter- that strengthen intellectual property The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without national commerce. It would also ex- rights enjoy great economic benefits. objection, it is so ordered. tensively update and expand the e-com- They attract more investment, tech- Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, I want to merce directives from the 2002 TPA bill nology transfers, increased immigra- take a few minutes today to talk once to require U.S. negotiators to ensure tion, and ultimately more prosperity again about Congress’s role in advanc- that all trade agreement obligations, for their citizens. Yet, despite these ing our Nation’s trade policies and spe- rules, disciplines, and commitments fundamental truths, intellectual prop- cifically on the increasingly important apply to digital trade and that erty protections around the globe are issues of digital trade and intellectual digitally traded goods and services re- often fundamentally deteriorating and property rights. ceive no less favorable treatment than continually at risk. Let’s keep in mind that the last time comparable goods and services and that Congress passed TPA was in 2002. We they are classified to ensure the most Our economic and strategic competi- live in a very different world than we liberal trade treatment possible. tors are well aware that the United did 13 years ago. Technology is vastly The free flow of data across borders States leads the world in innovation, different. Commerce is vastly different. is critical to facilitating digital trade, but all too often they fail to under- For example, in 2002, less than 700 mil- as it allows U.S. companies to identify stand why. Instead of fostering policies lion people worldwide had access to the market opportunities, innovate and de- to advance innovation, they seek Internet. Last year, that figure reached velop new goods and services, maintain shortcuts to undermine and even steal nearly 3 billion—with a ‘‘b’’—3 billion supply chains, and serve their cus- American intellectual property. The people. In 2002, e-commerce platforms tomers around the world. Unfortu- tools they employ are numerous and such as Amazon and eBay were just be- nately, an increasing number of gov- very sophisticated. Some of these tools ginning to gain widespread use. Special ernments are considering or imposing include nontransparent reimbursement media sites and other platforms that restrictions on cross-border dataflows, and licensing regimes, unfair standard today drive so much Internet traffic including requirements that U.S. com- setting, and burdensome regulations. and user-generated content—sites such panies store and process data locally. All of these mechanisms are designed as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter— Our bill directs U.S. negotiators to en- specifically to pry away some of the did not even exist. sure that our trading partners refrain most innovative and productive parts In the last 13 years, an entirely new from such restrictions and require- of our economy, tearing away the com- economy has developed based on these ments. petitive edge our American businesses online platforms. Today, Facebook has It also includes several new and ex- have worked so hard to create and around 1.4 billion—with a ‘‘b’’—active panded negotiating objectives to ad- stunting what could be a much more users, with approximately 83 percent dress common regulatory issues faced liberal playing field. If enacted, our bill living outside of the United States of by U.S. companies in the digital econ- would represent a significant step for- America and Canada. YouTube has omy. For example, the bill directs U.S. ward in strengthening the protection more than 1 billion users, with local negotiators to seek greater openness, and enforcement of intellectual prop- interfaces in 75 countries and compat- transparency, and convergence of erty rights around the world. ibility with 61 different languages. standards, development processes, and It calls for robust intellectual prop- Mobile technology has similarly been to encourage the use of international erty rules, building on the strong intel- transformed since 2002, as the term and interoperable standards. lectual property standards found in the ‘‘smart phone’’ has become part of our I would urge any of my colleagues prior 2002 TPA law. This includes re- regular vocabulary. Mobile phones who oppose this bill to explain how quiring that trade agreements meet were big and clunky in 2002 and were they plan to give American workers the same high standards found in U.S. not good for much more than making and businesses in the digital economy law. Our bill also requires countries to phone calls. Today, smart phones per- an opportunity to thrive in an increas- fully implement the TRIPS Agree- form a myriad of functions, including ingly competitive marketplace—global ment, particularly the enforcement ob- streaming video from the Internet, marketplace, really. They talk about ligations.

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The of their works online. tion in Washington. bank will allow States to remit Federal A growing problem around the world Americans depend on our Nation’s transportation dollars. is that foreign governments are steal- roads every day as they travel to work, States would then be able to receive ing valuable technology from U.S. busi- bring their children to school, and 90 percent of this money back and re- nesses. This type of trade-secret theft transport goods to consumers. Trans- tain control over the environmental, threatens to diminish U.S. competi- portation infrastructure is an essential construction, and design aspects of tiveness around the globe. It puts component of our daily lives and for highway projects. This new strategy American jobs at risk and poses the national economy. As such, it must will infuse more dollars into our trans- threats to U.S. national security. To be efficiently maintained. But today, portation system, and it is going to address this problem, our bill calls for all across America, our highways and provide States with greater flexibility an end to government involvement in bridges languish in disrepair. Our citi- so they can build and maintain their intellectual property rights violations, zens are no strangers to potholes, road roads. including piracy and cyber theft of closures, and ‘‘expect delays’’ signs. The revenues that are generated from trade secrets. Moreover, as America’s population con- State remittance agreements with this The bill also ensures that govern- tinues to grow, expansion projects for bank would also help fund other local ments limit the unnecessary collection our crumbling highways remain caught infrastructure projects. Currently, the of trade-secret information and pro- in bureaucratic redtape. Federal Government only offers large- tects any information they do collect For decades, it has been apparent scale financing options for States seek- from disclosure. This is the first time that excessive regulations, coupled ing core infrastructure funding. So, as TPA legislation has addressed these with inadequate funding and financing, a result, smaller communities are issues—these very important issues. have delayed badly needed road often ineligible to receive Federal as- The bill also requires the elimination projects. I have firsthand knowledge of sistance for their projects, while major of the price controls and reference pric- the challenges facing our Nation’s metropolitan areas benefit from easier ing, which are used by many countries transportation system. In my home access to financing. to deny full market access to innova- State of Nebraska, roads and bridges Under the Build USA Act, bank loans tive pharmaceuticals and medical de- connect vibrant, urban communities would not be subject to a minimum vices. with our open country. project cost or size. The revenue from The bill further includes a new provi- Before arriving in the Senate, I these loans could help local govern- served as chairman of the transpor- sion to direct the U.S. negotiators to ments apply for core infrastructure fi- tation and telecommunications com- ensure that regulatory reimbursement nancing at a rate that is going to be mittee in the Nebraska Legislature. regimes that make pricing and reim- more competitive than the private sec- And while there, I spearheaded a bill bursement decisions are transparent, tor. provide procedural fairness, are non- that eventually became law. The Build USA Act provides addi- What is now known as the Federal discriminatory, and provide full-mar- tional funding flexibility for those im- Funds Exchange Program provides the ket access for innovative pharma- mediate transportation needs that we State of Nebraska with the ability to ceuticals and medical devices. voluntarily exchange Federal transpor- see all across this country. And, what Our bill also calls for the elimination tation funding for State transportation is more, it accomplishes it without of measures that require U.S. compa- financing at 80 cents on the dollar. In raising taxes. nies to locate their intellectual prop- Under this proposal, a voluntary 3- exchange for giving up this Federal erty abroad as a market access or in- year repatriation holiday would be im- funding, counties and cities receive vestment condition. Finally, this legis- State transportation dollars with more plemented to generate seed money for lation includes an expanded capacity- reasonable regulatory requirements. the bank’s revolving fund operations. building objective, directing the ad- This program has been a great suc- Recent estimates by the Joint Com- ministration to work with U.S. trading cess in my State of Nebraska. For ex- mittee on Taxation suggest that the partners to strengthen not only their ample, in Buffalo County, federally ex- first 3 years of a similar repatriation labor laws, as was provided for in 2002, changed funding made a longstanding plan could raise as much as $30 billion. but also their intellectual property bridge replacement possible. A major Although some Members of Congress rights laws. arterial street in South Sioux City is wish to save these revenues for an Once again, we live in an economic up and running because of the program. overhaul of the Tax Code, most of us do and technological environment that is In Scottsbluff, a city in the Nebraska acknowledge that tax reform is un- very different from the one that ex- Panhandle, they are using our State likely to come to fruition in the near isted in 2002. Advances in Internet and program to conduct important mainte- future. Meanwhile, our Nation’s trans- mobile technologies have transformed nance on city streets, and the program portation needs are immediate. We bet- whole sectors of our economy. Our bill has also enabled Adams County to con- ter address them now. These dollars positions our country to take advan- struct several bridges and a large cul- should go toward solving problems that tage of the opportunities and face the vert project. our citizens experience every single challenges presented by the 21st cen- Despite these accomplishments in day. As such, revenue should help pro- tury economy, and that is one of the Nebraska, States across the country vide a long-term solution to highway many reasons why it should pass. suffer from very rigid, regulatory re- funding, not just a one-time jump-start I urge each of my colleagues to work quirements and a shortage of transpor- or a shot in the arm, as some people with me to help move this bill forward tation funding options. Our current have suggested. so we can negotiate strong trade agree- system is broken. States not only need This proposal is a long-term solution. ments that serve today’s economy as more options, but they need some relief It is a solution to issues that have well as set the stage for America’s next as well. plagued our Nation’s roads for decades. generation of entrepreneurs and In fact, the Congressional Research Individual States must have the flexi- innovators. Service estimates that a lack of flexi- bility to address the unique needs of I yield the floor. bility has caused major highway their local communities. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. projects to take as many as 14 years to In order to address the transpor- FLAKE). The Senator from Nebraska. plan and to build. tation challenges facing our Nation, we BUILD USA ACT The time has come to bring success- need to have more options available. Mrs. FISCHER. Mr. President, I rise ful practices from Nebraska to Wash- Although this plan does not address this evening to speak about our Na- ington. the immediate challenges facing the

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It is time that ought to be, what the tariff ought to be some other products that had been we start thinking outside the box. It is to combat this. The problem is that in coming from China to here—tubular time to offer Nebraska’s best practices that system today, it is so hard to products for the oil and gas industry— to help the Federal Government help show material injury and to get that and they were retaliating. Anyway, itself. relief that often by the time you can that was China’s claim. Our Nation needs to get moving, so I get that relief, it is too late. So our company, AK Steel, said: encourage all of my colleagues to look We certainly found this in Ohio with Look, this is not accurate. But these at this proposal, to consider this pro- regard to many of our industries, and a duties were put in place anyway by posal, because it moves us forward into lot of them, therefore, are very inter- China. It reduced the exports by 92 per- the future. ested in this amendment. One is steel. cent from Ohio to China. So the United I yield the floor. Right now, there is a lot of tube and States—rightfully so—took China to I suggest the absence of a quorum. pipe coming into this country from the World Trade Organization and won The PRESIDING OFFICER. The overseas. We believe some of it is being the case because the facts were on our clerk will call the roll. sold at below its cost here in America. side. We won the case, but China ap- The legislative clerk proceeded to That means it is being dumped. We be- pealed it—without removing the du- call the roll. lieve some is being subsidized. That ties. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, I ask means it should be subject to counter- So this all takes time. Meanwhile, unanimous consent that the order for vailing duties. Yet, by the time you you are losing market share. Instead of the quorum call be rescinded. can get that relief, find that remedy, immediately removing the duties, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without often it is just too late. You have lost when they lost the appeal, China chose objection, it is so ordered. your market share. You have lost the to run out the clock, only dropping The Senator from Ohio. American jobs. their tariff a couple weeks before the Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, we So this amendment, which is bipar- WTO forced them to do it. So Amer- have been talking over the past several tisan and which is backed by over 80 ican-made GOES was kept out of China days about trade. I wish to add a little American companies and trade associa- for 5 years. This process took 5 years discussion here about some of the spe- tions and many companies in my home and cost American workers millions of cific amendments that may come up State of Ohio, such as U.S. Steel, orders. over the next day or two. I am hopeful Timken Steel, ArcelorMittal, is a com- Meanwhile, the U.S. domestic pro- that we will have a vote on some of monsense measure that says: Look, ducer sought relief from their govern- these amendments later this evening. workers shouldn’t have to lose their ment by going to the ITC as well as the It is incredibly important for us to jobs before they can get relief. ITA—the International Trade Commis- expand opportunities for our workers Seventy-eight of our colleagues sion and the International Trade Ad- and our farmers by knocking down bar- backed this amendment in the Customs ministration—and they found the do- riers to trade. That is why more export bill last week. In fact, Senator HATCH, mestic industry was not injured in a promotion is a good thing. These are chairman of the committee, who has case against producers from several not only more jobs for America, for my done a good job shepherding this proc- countries, including Japan, Germany, State of Ohio, for the Presiding Offi- ess through, included this amendment China, and Poland, despite surging im- cer’s State of Arizona, but these are in his mark in the Committee on Fi- ports and dropping prices. So on the better-paying jobs as well. There is no nance, which demonstrates how much one hand, they were not able to sell in question that not having trade pro- support it has. However, we feel it is China for 5 years and lost a lot of mar- motion authority over the last 7 years very important that it be in this legis- ket share and millions of dollars. On has been detrimental to us in terms of lation, in the trade promotion author- the other hand, when they went to losing market share for our workers ity bill, which is the bill we are now de- their own government to ask for a lit- and our farmers. bating on the floor. We can’t let it get tle relief on this product coming in, Other countries are negotiating left behind. they were not able to show injury de- agreements. In fact, there have been It is interesting because other coun- spite surging imports and dropping well over 100 agreements negotiated tries do have provisions in their laws prices. without the United States being a to keep our exports out if they believe The provisions we have simply clar- party and that cuts us out. they are unfairly traded or for other ify that when a producer—a U.S. com- But as we do that, as we expand ex- reasons. Let me give an example of this pany—is injured, when it is material ports—which is a good thing—we must by going to AK Steel, which is a com- injury as was defined in the statute, be sure that playing field is also more pany that is based in West Chester, OH. they shouldn’t have to wait until after level and fairer, so that our workers It has 4,000 workers in the State of the factory is closed and workers are and our farmers, and our service pro- Ohio. AK Steel produces a high-tech laid off for us to stand up for our work- viders have the opportunity to com- steel called grain-oriented electrical ers. pete. steel. It is a silicon alloy used in the By the way, just last month these That is all we are asking for. power generation and transmission in- GOES producers were cut out of an- There are a couple of amendments dustry and is more commonly referred other large international market. The likely to come up again this afternoon to as GOES. GOES steel is a specialty European Union announced it would be and over the next couple of days. One is steel. It is an incredibly important imposing duties on this same electrical with regard to this issue of when some- product for AK Steel because it is one steel from the United States, again body dumps a product or when a coun- they are able to export. They are so ef- putting millions of dollars of exports at try has a policy of subsidizing a prod- ficient at producing it and it has such risk. uct, there should be the ability for high value that they are exporting it to So our provision is an attempt to American companies to respond on be- a number of countries around the help level this playing field. It is WTO- half of their workers. world. They produce this steel with 250 consistent; in other words, it doesn’t When products are dumped or when United Auto Workers—members of the violate our international obligations. there is a subsidy on an import, there UAW—in Zanesville, OH. It simply clarifies what ‘‘material in- is a process by which you go to the Back in 2010, China imposed anti- jury’’ means. It goes back to the origi- International Trade Commission and dumping and countervailing duties on nal statutory language and makes it seek help, show that you were materi- GOES from the United States, includ- easier for American companies to seek

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I know there is complish.’’ improvements to ensure that we do discussion right now in another room As a former U.S. Trade Representa- have a balance here; that we are able in this Capitol about whether we will tive, I agree with that. Currency ma- to tell our farmers and our workers and be able to offer this amendment. It is nipulation takes away so much of the our service providers: You are going to an amendment by Senator BROWN and value of what we are trying to do on have the opportunity now to access 95 me. It is an example of what—if we in- this floor. Those who support trade percent of the consumers who are out- cluded it in the trade promotion au- should be in favor of prohibitions on side the borders of the United States of thority legislation—would make this a currency. This is a distortion. If you America. That is a good thing. It will bill that is truly balanced, one that ex- are a market-oriented fiscal conserv- mean more jobs and higher paying jobs, pands exports, which is incredibly im- ative, if you are someone who believes paying on average 15 to 18 percent portant, as I said earlier, to the people we ought to let markets work, then more, and better benefits. But also, by I represent—our farmers, our workers— you should be against currency manip- entering into these agreements, we are and to our State and our economy, but ulation because it does distort the mar- going to have more fairness for you so that also ensures that there is a more ket. If you are someone who believes you can get a fair shake and be able to level playing field, that there is fair- we should be expanding exports but it do what you want to do, which is to be ness in this underlying legislation. should be fair, you should be for this able to compete in this global market- The second amendment we hope to prohibition on currency manipulation place and be assured that competition offer is with regard to currency manip- and making it enforceable. And we will be fair. ulation. We have talked a lot about Mr. President, I yield the floor. should have the courage of our convic- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- this on the floor this week, and I would tions. If we really do believe that, we just say three things. ator from Alaska. One, this is something a lot of Mem- should be sure there is some ability to Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I rise bers in this Chamber have already make this enforceable. in support of the trade promotion au- The countries of the Pacific region looked at because 60 Members of the thority bill which has been debated on that are currently negotiating with us Senate in 2013 sent a letter to the the Senate floor the last few days. on the Trans-Pacific Partnership do President of the United States saying I begin, though, by complimenting not currently manipulate their cur- that with regard to trade agreements, my good friend and colleague from rency, but a couple of them have in the there should be enforceable currency Ohio—one of the most well-respected manipulation prohibitions—60. Some of past. Notably, Japan has over 300 times Members of this body, I think an exam- those Senators are still in this Cham- before 2012. Malaysia has. It doesn’t ple of a true American statesman, and ber. Most of them are. I would hope we make sense to put in place this provi- certainly one of our best U.S. Trade again would have a strong message sion to say: In the future—once we Representatives who knows a lot about from the Congress, which is what trade have completed this agreement with the topic that we have been debating. promotion authority is, that in the you, we have knocked down these trade So I thank him for his tremendous context of trade negotiating objec- barriers in the United States and in service for the people of Ohio and of tives—and there are about 20 different your country to enable us to have more our country. trade negotiating objectives in TPA— trade—you would not be able to manip- The TPA bill we have been debating one of them should be that we have a ulate your currency under this agree- is going to be good for the country. It prohibition on currency manipulation, ment. will help move our country forward, and it should be enforceable. There is some polling data out there provide tremendous opportunities for Second, there will be an alternative that indicates 9 out of 10 Americans growth and expansion—for our farmers, amendment offered that agrees with agree with that, by the way. And of ranchers, businesses, fishermen, work- our amendment in terms of the defini- course they do because it is just com- ers, and those in the high-tech sector. tion of currency manipulation. Specifi- mon sense. All we are looking for is the As Senator PORTMAN mentioned, 95 cally, it does not affect monetary pol- ability to compete fairly. percent of all global consumers lie out- icy. It does not affect what the United Wouldn’t it be great if we could do side of the United States—95 percent. States has been doing with QE2, QE3, both of these things—expand exports What we need to do is access those con- QE1. but also be sure we are getting a fair sumers to have more opportunity. By the way, for those who think that shake for the people we represent, the Currently, it is estimated that over kind of monetary policy is export-ori- AK Steels of the world that have their 38 million jobs in the United States are ented, look at the value of the dollar. products blocked in China and their tied to trade. The trade agreements we It has certainly not been effective at products blocked in the EU and yet are talking about on the Senate floor lowering the price of our currency. In can’t receive the relief here or the that would come after TPA will create fact, our currency has gone up in value. companies in my home State that work hundreds of thousands of new jobs and It is about stimulus. We can argue hard to bring some business back from new opportunities for Americans. about the merits or demerits of that China? These are good jobs, and we need more monetary policy, but it is not affected In one case, there is a small manufac- jobs. at all by this amendment, and the turer in Cleveland, OH, that told me This has been one of the weakest re- amendment specifically clarifies that. about this. It is a company that makes coveries of any major recession in So just to be clear, No. 1, 60 Senators highly valuable steel products, and American history. We are barely grow- have already signed this letter; No. 2, these are products that help hold up ing at 1.5 percent, 2 percent GDP this is consistent with the Inter- speakers at major concerts. They growth. These are not traditional lev- national Monetary Fund definition, brought some of that business back els of American growth. Why? Why has which says this is not about monetary from China. our growth been so slow? policy. It is about real intervention. It One day I was in their shop talking Well, there are many reasons. But I is about intervention in currency mar- to them, and they said: Well, we are think the overregulation of our econ- kets to be able to affect exports, to going to lose this order. Why? Currency omy by the Federal Government clear- lower the price of exports unfairly and manipulation. That made the Chinese ly is one of the major reasons, and to increase the cost of our exports to imports into our country less expensive trade agreements are exactly the kind other countries unfairly. because they manipulated their cur- of boost we need. What do trade agree- Finally, I would just say this is about rency and lowered their value and ments do? They reduce regulations, the balance we talked about earlier. made it much more difficult for them, they cut redtape, they reduce taxes on The American people want to know therefore, to be competitive. They were goods coming in to American families. that while we are expanding exports, concerned that they were going to lose We need this kind of policy, in terms of we are also ensuring that we get a fair that order despite the fact that they less regulation and more freedom for shake—our farmers, our workers, our had done everything to make their our domestic economy and internation- service providers. plant more efficient and that the work- ally. That is how we are going to get

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So from Alas- leadership—bipartisan U.S. American employed in this industry, and these ka to Massachusetts, this is a very bi- leadership. are the epitome of small businesses. partisan bill that will help small busi- Since the end of World War II, every Every fishing vessel, when you look nesses, and it help coastal communities administration—Democratic, Repub- at one, is a small business. What do that rely so much on fishing. lican, it doesn’t matter—has wanted to they do? They take risks. I am sure Finally, I want to talk about TPA lead on trade, has wanted to obtain some have seen ‘‘The Deadliest Catch.’’ and go back to the issue of American trade promotion authority, and that A lot of times they are family-owned. leadership. TPA, open trade, and free- has been critical to American leader- They work hard, and they produce a trade agreements can work for Amer- ship, global leadership, and helping our great product—a great product—king ica. They can work for our workers, businesses and workers. crab, fresh Alaska salmon—a great farmers, businesses, ranchers, fisher- It is also critical to make sure we product. These are classic American men. I know. I have had the oppor- have a seat at the table, to set the small businesses, which brings me to tunity of seeing this firsthand. rules for the global trading regime as my amendment. I worked as an Assistant Secretary of we have traditionally done—again, bi- As my colleague from Ohio men- State under Condoleezza Rice on eco- partisan, Democrats and Republicans tioned, there are a lot of discussions nomic issues, on trade issues, and a for decades have been doing this—and right now. We sure hope Members of number of the free-trade agreements to help make sure we are leveling the this body are going to have opportuni- we currently have in force were ones I playing field for our workers. ties to present amendments to make had an opportunity to work on with The American workers—the Amer- the TPA bill stronger. many members in the Federal Govern- ican fisherman, the American rancher, The amendment I have filed, that I ment. the American farmer—can compete want to offer, is a simple amendment Let me give two examples: the free- against anyone in the world with a to make a principal negotiating objec- trade agreement we had with Singa- level playing field. We have done that tive under TPA focusing on making pore and the free-trade agreement we for decades. That is the American way, sure members of the fishing commu- had with Australia. Once these were but we have to be in the game. We need nity—American Fish, American Sea- passed and the barriers to our exports to be the country setting the rules. We foods—have opportunities for more came down, American exports sky- need to be the country that lays out open markets overseas. This will ben- rocketed to these countries. As I men- trade agreements that have strong in- efit the hard-working fishing families tioned, American workers can compete tellectual property rights protection, all across America. with anyone. Give us a level playing that open markets, that get rid of This amendment will ensure that of field, and we will take advantage of it. state-owned enterprises, that have the many TPA objectives, this one will U.S. exports, in terms of goods to strong enforcement provisions—so be in there—more access to markets, Australia, rose 33 percent between 2004 when countries cheat in global trade, more opportunities for these great and 2009. U.S. goods exports to Singa- we have the ability to enforce rules and American small businesses. pore were up $21 billion—31 percent— strike back if we need to, to protect As I mentioned, not only in terms of from 2003 to 2009. our economy, our workers, our farm- Alaska is this an important industry, I met with the Singapore Ambas- ers, our fishermen. this is a hugely important industry for sador today. He reminded me that we I wish to talk a little bit about free the United States. In 2013, our country actually have a trade surplus with trade as it relates to my home State of exported over $5.5 billion worth of fish Singapore, as I believe we do with Aus- Alaska. and seafood. The commercial fishing tralia, because of these free-trade Here are some facts about trade in industry in the United States in 2013 agreements. Alaska: Already, in my State of Alaska employed over 1 million Americans, So free-trade agreements are a win- there are over 90,000 jobs tied to trade. with an income of $32 billion. Let me win for our country economically, but That is more than one in five of all jobs repeat that: Over 1 million Americans they also importantly deepen the eco- in the Alaska economy tied to global in this industry nationwide and $32 bil- nomic ties that bind our country and trade, particularly trade to the Asia- lion in income—and, again, most of our citizens to some of our most impor- Pacific region. these are classic American small busi- tant friends and allies—such as the We are also a huge recipient of for- nesses. This is who TPA should be fo- country of Singapore, such as the coun- eign direct investment—foreign direct cused on. try of Australia, and that is happening. investment that employs Alaskans. As I mentioned, the current TPA bill Finally, though, trade is also about These are good jobs. Fourteen thou- has negotiating objectives for a lot of American leadership, it is about Amer- sand Alaskans are directly employed important industries in our great coun- ican confidence, the ability to say: by foreign companies, and there are try—textile, agriculture, services, Open the markets and we can compete tens of thousands more who are indi- manufactured goods. There are about with anyone. We need that confidence rectly benefited. So many Alaskans 20 specific trading negotiating objec- back. count on these important jobs. tives that the TPA bill directs the U.S. For too long under this administra- In terms of exports, of course we are Trade Representative to get in terms of tion we have been disengaged from the a very large State with a relatively the free-trade agreements he will try world. For too long we have allowed small population—a little over 700,000 to seek once TPA has been passed, and other countries to be in the driver’s citizens. But in 2013, the State of Alas- this is the way it should be. Those are seat globally—where we have not been ka exported over $6 billion in goods and all great sectors. Agriculture is hugely driving events, we have been reacting services. Per capita exports, we are a important to our country. But we to events internationally. For too long powerhouse. We are one of the strong- should also have a similar negotiating we have been withdrawing, for too long est exporters in the country. And in objective for another very important we have been leading from behind, and terms of fish and seafood, we are the industry in this country—our seafood for too long we have not been showing superpower of exports—not per capita industry, the fishing industry. confidence globally; we have been but absolute exports. In 2013, we ex- This is a simple amendment. It asks showing weakness. Weakness is provoc- ported roughly $2.3 billion in seafood that the U.S. trade negotiator focus as ative, and you see that all over the and fish. a principal objective to make sure this world. The fishing industry is a very impor- industry has opportunities just like all Now, I have been critical of this ad- tant industry for a lot of States in our the other industries do and, impor- ministration’s approach to foreign pol- country, but more than half of all sea- tantly, particularly as we are trying to icy in a whole host of areas—its foreign

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I Although I understand that we will its School of Journalism after the man applaud the President for his strategy not have an opportunity to amend the who hosts CBS’ ‘‘Face the Nation’’ of rebalancing the focus of military TPA legislation, I hope to work with every Sunday. forces and trade in the Asia-Pacific. the chairman to ensure that this I have been a guest on his show many I applaud the President for doing the amendment is included in H.R. 644 or a times. He can ask tough questions. But hard work of seeking TPA. These are similar bill as reported by a conference he is fair. never easy votes. These are never easy committee to reauthorize trade facili- The last time I appeared with Bob, votes. But we should support what he is tation and trade enforcement functions we talked about the new majority’s doing because it means America is and activities. drive to restore the Senate. He later back. We are engaging again. We are Mr. HATCH. The Senator has my shared his view on our efforts with his not leading from behind. We are lead- commitment to work with her to do so. audience. ing the way countless administrations Mrs. SHAHEEN. I thank the chair- ‘‘What’s happening is by no means on in the past have done with regard to man. I appreciate his support for this the scale of an Old Testament mir- global trade. amendment. acle,’’ he said. This will enable us to determine our Does the ranking member agree that ‘‘But,’’ he noted, ‘‘Every journey be- future, to drive it, not react to it. I we should ensure that small businesses gins with a first step.’’ urge my colleagues to vote for this are supported as part of our trade agen- I agree with him. It is not like we are TPA bill because it is a vote for Amer- da? parting the Potomac. But we are get- ican leadership. Mr. WYDEN. I do, and I support the ting the Senate moving again, debating I also urge my colleagues to vote for amendment of the Senator from New again, amending again, and working the amendment that is going to help Hampshire that would make sure that again. I think it is good for our coun- many small businesses throughout the we engage small businesses as part of try. United States and coastal communities our efforts on international trade. I Perhaps Bob might take some of his and our strong fishing communities. also look forward to working with her own advice as he looks to the future My amendment will strengthen the to do everything possible to get this too. TPA bill, and I encourage all my col- amendment included in H.R. 644. Because every journey does begin leagues to support that amendment as Mrs. SHAHEEN. I thank the ranking with a first step. well. member. So whatever it is Bob ultimately Mr. President, I yield the floor. Mr. SULLIVAN. I suggest the ab- chooses to do in retirement, whether it Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask sence of a quorum. is penning a memoir or cutting more unanimous consent to enter into a col- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The honky-tonk hits, it all begins with that loquy with Senator HATCH and Senator clerk will call the roll. first step. He will take it on May 31, WYDEN. The legislative clerk proceeded to when he signs off for the last time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without call the roll. I am sure it will be a bittersweet mo- objection, it is so ordered. Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask ment for him. But it is a step he is unanimous consent that the order for SMALL BUSINESS AND TRADE likely to ultimately welcome after so Mrs. SHAHEEN. I appreciate the the quorum call be rescinded. many years in the spotlight. The Sen- The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. chairman’s leadership on the trade pro- ate wishes him all the best in retire- SASSE). Without objection, it is so or- motion authority, TPA, legislation. As ment. dered. he has said, this bill creates the proc- f ess by which the administration can f CELEBRATING RABBI YOCHEVED negotiate trade agreements that have MORNING BUSINESS MINTZ OF CONGREGATION P’NAI the potential to enhance trade opportu- TIKVAH nities for American businesses. The ability to reach new markets is critical TRIBUTE TO BOB SCHIEFFER Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today for ensuring that American businesses Mr. MCCONNELL. Mr. President, in celebration of Rabbi Yocheved can compete in a global marketplace. later this month, a man we have all be- Mintz’ 10th anniversary with Congrega- Trade has become increasingly vital come accustomed to welcoming into tion P’nai Tikvah in Las Vegas, NV. for small businesses looking to diver- our living rooms will leave behind a Through her dedication to serving oth- sify and grow. And yet, even though 95 decades-long journalistic career and ers, Rabbi Mintz has helped further percent of the world’s customers live embark on a new journey with his wife, Congregation P’nai Tikvah’s commit- overseas, less than 1 percent of small- Pat. ment to providing an inclusive and and medium-sized businesses in the Bob Lloyd Schieffer has been a Pen- open environment for spiritual devel- United States sell to global markets. tagon reporter. He has served as a opment. I am appreciative of her tre- By comparison, over 40 percent of large State Department reporter. He has cov- mendous efforts on behalf of the Jewish businesses sell their products overseas. ered the White House. And he has community and the city of Las Vegas. As ranking member of the Small roamed the halls of the Capitol as a Rabbi Mintz’ many leadership roles Business Committee, one of my prior- congressional reporter. demonstrate the seriousness with ities is narrowing that gap. I believe It is rare to see any journalist serve which she takes her duties as a spir- that, as we consider expanding trade in all four of the big DC national as- itual leader, as well as her compassion relationships, we must make sure that signments. But Bob Schieffer has. and willingness to devote much of her small businesses have a seat at the Bob has interviewed every President time to helping others. Within the Jew- table and the support they need to since Nixon. He has moderated debates ish community, her responsibilities in- reach global markets and compete between Kerry and Bush, between clude president of the Mintz Family internationally. Obama and McCain, and most recently Foundation for Creative Jewish Edu- Does the chairman agree? between Obama and Romney. He has cation and serving on numerous Mr. HATCH. I thank the Senator won just about every award possible in boards, such as the Jewish Family from New Hampshire. Yes, I agree broadcast journalism, including a few Services Agency and Rabbis for Reli- wholeheartedly. Small businesses are a Emmys. And he has turned out chart- gious Freedom and Equality in Israel. vital part of promoting international topping hits, like ‘‘TV Anchorman,’’ as Rabbi Mintz also brings her years of trade. the front man for a honky-tonk band. experience in Jewish education to the Mrs. SHAHEEN. I thank the chair- Perhaps that is the passion Bob will community through her work as found- man. To that end, I have filed an follow in retirement. We will see. ing board chair for the Florence A. amendment, amendment No. 1227, that But here is one thing we do know: Melton School for Adult Jewish Edu- would take a number of steps to ensure Bob Schieffer is one of the most famous cation. As the first female president of

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I then sought ceptionally vulnerable to human traf- religious life, Rabbi Mintz is a board the unanimous consent of the Senate fickers. These children literally have member of the Interfaith Council of to pass that bipartisan package, and nowhere to go. And traffickers prey on Southern Nevada and the Clark County every single Democratic Senator this vulnerability. That is why Senator Ministerial Association. agreed. But Republicans blocked it. COLLINS and I fought so hard to add For decades, Rabbi Mintz has pro- They objected to it. Senator MCCON- this legislation to the JVTA. The run- vided opportunities for religious edu- NELL failed to mention any of this yes- away and homeless youth programs cation to Jews of all ages, and I am terday. supported by our bill keep kids safe, pleased to stand today in celebration of So if such assertions are going to be save lives, and prevent human traf- the 10 years she has devoted to Con- loosely made on this floor, let the ficking in the first place. gregation P’nai Tikvah in Las Vegas. I record be clear about who, in fact, I was very disappointed when our congratulate Rabbi Mintz and Con- stood in the way of protections for amendment failed to pass by just four gregation P’nai Tikvah on this impor- trafficking victims last year. Look to votes. What was most disheartening tant anniversary. see which Members voted against the was that the principal objection was f reauthorizations of the Violence the inclusion of an important non- Against Women Act and the Traf- discrimination provision to ensure that LEGISLATION PROTECTING VIC- ficking Victims Protection Act. Those no child, including those who identify TIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND two laws were passed with the votes of as LGBT, faces discrimination by serv- HUMAN TRAFFICKING every Senate Democrat. And last year, ice providers. But I am not giving up. I Mr. LEAHY. Mr. Presudent, on the it was Republicans who obstructed pas- will keep fighting to see this legisla- floor yesterday, the majority leader sage of the subsequent comprehensive tion passed because it is so important. claimed that last Congress, Senate domestic antitrafficking package, sup- As the Polaris Project, a leading Democrats ‘‘failed to bring any traf- ported by every Democrat, that in- antitrafficking advocacy organization, ficking legislation to the floor.’’ cluded critical trafficking prevention recently told the New York Times: I do not normally do this, but I must legislation. On top of all that, under Successful efforts to combat modern slav- correct the record. The facts are ex- Democratic leadership of the Senate ery must address the root causes that make actly the opposite, and the Senate’s Appropriations Committee, total ap- people vulnerable in the first place . . . Until history must be clear on this. propriations for trafficking victims’ critical funding is reauthorized through the Last Congress, despite the opposition services more than doubled in fiscal Runaway and Homeless Youth [and] Traf- of the majority of Senate Republicans, year 2015, rising from $28.1 million to ficking Prevention Act to support critical including Senators MCCONNELL and $58 million. services, such as shelter beds for homeless CORNYN, Senate Democrats reauthor- When we look at the facts, it is sim- kids, this population will face increased risk. ized our Nation’s two cornerstone ply outrageous and laughable to sug- Senator MCCONNELL and I may differ pieces of legislation that protect vic- gest Senate Democrats did not support in our opinions, but I think it is impor- tims of sexual violence and human antitrafficking efforts last Congress. tant to get it right when it comes to trafficking—the Violence Against These facts matter and I cannot allow facts. To say that Senate Democrats Women Act, VAWA, and the Traf- revisionist history to muddy the ac- failed to move antitrafficking legisla- ficking Victims Protection Act, TVPA. complishments we and so many advo- tion last Congress rewrites history and Combined, these two bills reauthorized cates fought for in the last Congress. does a tremendous disservice to all of nearly $1 billion a year in funding for Regrettably, the newly empowered those victims and advocates who so re- survivors of these horrible crimes. As Senate Republicans have not continued cently dedicated years of their lives to we updated and modernized these land- the same survivor-led approach we the successful reauthorization of the mark laws, we listened to the survivors took in the last Congress to pass Violence Against Women Act and the and the advocates who work with them VAWA and the TVPA. Instead they Trafficking Victims Protection Act, every day to make sure that our legis- sought to use a new antitrafficking and to crafting a bipartisan package of lation responded to the real needs of bill, the Justice for Victims of Traf- antitrafficking legislation that was ul- real people. We were not looking for ficking Act, JVTA, to expand the reach timately blocked by Senate Repub- gimmicks or shortcuts. Instead, we of the Hyde amendment and its restric- licans. dedicated hours of time learning about tions on health care for these women f what was working and what needed to who are survivors of trafficking crimes. be improved in order to best meet the In doing so, the same Senators who RECOGNIZING THE J. WARREN needs of survivors. voted against VAWA and TVPA in the AND LOIS MCCLURE FOUNDA- The end result was two bills that did last Congress inserted unnecessary and TION ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY more to prevent sexual assault and destructive politics into what was oth- Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am hon- human trafficking and to reach more erwise a bipartisan antitrafficking bill. ored to recognize the J. Warren and victims than ever before. Because of The result was to needlessly tie the Lois McClure Foundation on the cele- our comprehensive and inclusive ap- Senate in knots for weeks over this bration of its 20th anniversary. For two proach, these bills had the strong and legislation. More importantly, Senate decades, the selfless philanthropy of vocal support of more than 1,400 local, Republicans’ effort to expand the Hyde the McClure family has allowed scores State and national organizations. amendment undermined what should of deserving Vermonters to pursue fi- In addition to the successful reau- be the very goal of antitrafficking leg- nancial stability and academic success. thorization of the Violence Against islation—to help return dignity and Established in 1995, the foundation Women Act and the Trafficking Vic- self-determination to the lives of sur- was built upon Lois and her late hus- tims Protection Act last Congress, I vivors of human trafficking. That was band Mac’s concept of ‘‘giving with later moved a comprehensive package certainly the goal of our successful ef- warm hands.’’ Inspired by the idea of of legislation to address the issue of fort to expand the scope of VAWA and collaborative philanthropy, the human trafficking here in the United TVPA to reach all victims. McClures set out to give with the hope States, which included critical support It is also the goal behind the Run- it would encourage benevolence among programs directed at runaway and away and Homeless Youth and Traf- future generations. homeless youth to prevent trafficking ficking Prevention Act that I reintro- For 20 years, the foundation has col- in the first place. Last year that pack- duced with Senator COLLINS this Con- laborated with private and public part- age, which included the Justice for Vic- gress. This bill, which was a critical ners to support low-income and first-

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One programs and mental health services Economics found that the presence of a large trial, which focused on depression for veterans, there are no bounds to the household member with a severe men- care in primary care clinics in five McClure family’s encouragement of tal illness was shown to increase the States, found substantial reductions in life-long success. likelihood of poverty in a home by overall health costs, with an overall Institutions such as the Vermont more than three times. rate of return on investment of $6 in State Colleges, the American Red Cross Mental illness also has a significant health care costs saved for each $1 of Vermont, the Vermont Department impact on our country’s economy. Ac- spent on depression care. of Libraries, the Vermont Vet to Vet cording to the CDC, the economic cost Mental illness affects the lives of so Program, and hundreds more have ex- of mental illness in the United States many Americans. This May, in honor panded innovative learning programs was a staggering $300 billion in 2002. of National Mental Health Awareness as a result of the foundation. From The good news is that high-quality, Month, let us commit to working to- cancer patients to legislators, the foun- evidence-based treatment for mental gether to improve mental health care dation has touched countless lives, illnesses can be very effective. How- in our country by building on the suc- while inspiring those to follow their ever, fewer than half of those in need cess of integrated care models like the dreams. receive any mental health care in the collaborative care model and the inno- The foundation has also been instru- United States. This is simply unaccept- vative system at Mosaic’s Integrated mental in supporting historical preser- able. Stigma, cost, and other barriers, Health Center. vation projects at the Leahy Center for such as limited capacity in some areas f Lake Champlain and the Lake Cham- to serve all those in need, prevent plain Maritime Museum. The many individuals from receiving nec- TRIBUTE TO LARRY ARFT McClures’ vision to inspire a lifelong essary mental health care. It is impera- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. President, I wish cultural and historical education for tive that we act to improve access to to recognize and salute Larry Arft, the all Vermonters, meanwhile maintain- high-quality, evidence-based mental city manager for Beloit, WI, on the oc- ing a commitment to environmental health care services in our country. casion of his retirement. It has been sustainability, has enhanced multiple Several weeks ago, I had the oppor- my pleasure to work closely with facets of our State’s diverse landscape tunity to attend the ribbon-cutting Larry since he started in this role in for generations to come. ceremony for the Mosaic Integrated 2003. Throughout that time, he has As someone who has met many lead- Healthcare Center, a state-of-the-art been a tireless and effective leader of ers and legends within public service, I facility in Baltimore that will provide the community. He has been a model am continually humbled by the essential mental health services, sub- public servant, and his talent and pas- McClure family’s boundless charity and stance abuse treatment, and primary sion will be missed by all who have true dedication to supporting the com- care services to the community. Mo- worked with him. mon good. saic Community Services is the largest A Missouri native, Larry served in Marcelle and I are proud to call Lois community-based behavioral health the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Following our dear friend, and we were blessed service provider in Maryland, serving his military service, he graduated and honored to know Mac. We are for- thousands of children, adolescents, and magna cum laude from the University ever proud of the McClures’ undying adults annually. The new Integrated of Missouri—St. Louis. It was there commitment to Vermonters, and we Healthcare Center will allow full im- that his interest in local government are thrilled to congratulate the founda- plementation of Mosaic’s integrated was sparked by an internship with a St. tion on 20 wonderful years of extraor- care model, which addresses patients’ Louis-area municipality. Since then, dinary and selfless service. physical and behavioral health needs in Larry has served with distinction in f a comprehensive, coordinated, and multiple communities in three States cost-saving manner. A pilot program for more than 40 years. NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH based on this model, supported by a As Beloit city manager, Larry Arft AWARENESS MONTH 2010 grant from Maryland’s Community has been the driving force behind ex- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, I ask my Health Resources Commission, resulted tensive economic development. During colleagues to join me in recognizing in an impressive 78 percent reduction his tenure, Beloit has experienced May as National Mental Health Aware- in emergency room visits and urgent strong and sustained revitalization of ness Month. Sadly, mental health is a inpatient care. Mosaic’s innovative its downtown, in the Gateway Business subject that often does not receive the system is a perfect example of the ways Park, and along its riverfront. He has attention it deserves in our society, de- in which integrated care can improve always been an enthusiastic partner spite the fact that mental illness quality of care, result in better health with the business community, and touches the lives of tens of millions of outcomes, and help generate long-term Larry proved that Beloit was—and con- Americans each year. Nearly 50 percent cost savings. tinues to be—a good place to do busi- of American adults will develop at I am also excited to be working on an ness. He also engaged other govern- least one mental illness in their life- initiative to improve access to, and ment leaders in the area, around the times, and in a given year, one in four quality of, mental health care in our State, and in the Federal Government. American adults, more than 60 million country by facilitating the integration He set an example of how things should people, experiences some form of men- of mental health care services into the be done and how people could come to- tal illness. Of that number, approxi- primary care setting through the col- gether to address challenges. mately 5.8 percent suffer from a serious laborative care model, developed by I had the privilege of working closely mental disorder like schizophrenia, bi- the late Dr. Wayne Katon, at the AIMS with him in efforts to secure Federal polar disorder, or major depression. Center at the University of Wash- funding for the construction and im- Mental illness can have a devastating ington. provement of local roads and bridges, impact on an individual’s overall In the collaborative care model, pri- allowing for safer and more rapid health and quality of life. Those suf- mary care providers treat patients transport and economic development. fering from serious mental illnesses are with common mental health disorders, In addition, I had the pleasure of work- not only at increased risk for chronic such as depression or anxiety, with ing with him as he led efforts to create medical conditions, but they also die, help from a care manager and a psy- good jobs and attract visitors to the on average, 25 years earlier than other chiatrist who acts a consultant, re- area through the development of a Be- Americans, due in large part to treat- viewing patients’ progress, making loit casino. able medical conditions. Adults with treatment recommendations and shar- Larry’s work extended well beyond severe mental disorders are also much ing his or her expertise with the pri- the city limits. He actively engaged more likely to be impoverished, further mary care provider and care manager. other communities in the region and

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I know his presence is ideally positioned to provide Amer- His work has received State, national, and personal commitment will be ican and Ugandan physician scientists and international acclaim. He has missed. I wish him and his wife Karen with indepth training in the treatment taught and directed bands of all levels: all the best in the years ahead. of infection-related malignancies in elementary, junior high, high school, f both the United States and Sub-Saha- and college. Many of Mr. Leonard’s stu- ran Africa. dents are accomplished musicians and ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS The relationship between Fred Hutch teachers. His specialized rhythm ap- and the UCI dates back to 2004, and the proach has inspired Leonard School in- NATIONAL SEERSUCKER DAY UCI/Hutchinson Center Cancer Alliance structors’ teaching strategies. was formally established in 2008. The The Leonard School of Music became ∑ Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, today I program was formed to support the de- a nonprofit organization in 2010. The rise in appreciation of seersucker man- velopment of a strong biomedical infra- school’s mission is to provide solid ufacturers and enthusiasts across the structure in Uganda that would con- music education for all Lowcountry country. I extend a Happy Seersucker tribute to the prevention, early detec- youth regardless of race, creed, or fi- Day. This uniquely American fashion tion, diagnosis, and treatment of can- nancial standing. On May 23, 2015, the has a storied history dating back to cer and related health concerns. Leonard School of Music will celebrate 1909. Louisiana is proud to have played In 2008, Uganda had just one 70 years of music excellence. I applaud an important part in introducing the oncologist who treated more than Patrick and Dan Leonard for their ex- country to seersucker apparel. The 10,000 patients a year. In response, Fred pertise in music education, and there- first seersucker suit was designed by Hutch spearheaded an extensive med- fore recognize the Leonard School of Joseph Haspel at his Broad Street fa- ical training program that has trained Music’s accomplishment.∑ cility in New Orleans, LA. more than 300 Ugandans and Americans f This lightweight cotton fabric, to date in the treatment of infection- known for its signature pucker has related cancers, including physicians, REMEMBERING SID McDONALD been enjoyed by Americans from all nurses, laboratory technicians, phar- ∑ Mr. SHELBY. Mr. President, today I walks of life during our hot summer macists, data specialists, and experts wish to honor the life of Sid McDonald months. Mr. Haspel said it best, ‘‘hot is in regulatory affairs and fiscal man- of Arab, AL, who passed away on May hot, no matter what you do for a liv- agement. Today, the number of prac- 15, 2015. He will be remembered as a ing.’’ In the 1990s, Seersucker Day was ticing oncologists in Uganda has in- skilled businessman who was com- established by members of this cham- creased twelvefold. mitted to bettering his community and ber to honor this unique American The UCI-Fred Hutch Cancer Centre is State through public service. fashion. I proudly resumed this tradi- funded in part by two grants for which Sid was born in Springfield, AL. He tion last year in the U.S. House of Rep- I was proud to advocate totaling $1.4 earned a degree from the School of resentatives by designating Wednes- million from the U.S. Agency for Inter- Commerce and Business at the Univer- day, June 11 as National Seersucker national Development (through the sity of Alabama in 1961. However, his Day. I wish to continue this tradition American Schools and Hospitals time at the University of Alabama goes in U.S. Senate by designating Thurs- Abroad Program), as well as an $8.6 well beyond his days as a student. He day, June 11 as National Seersucker million investment from Fred Hutch. was a member of the University of Ala- Day once again. I encourage everyone The Ugandan Government has sup- bama board of trustees from 1992 to to wear seersucker on this day to com- ported the collaboration through dona- 2008, and served as the pro tempore of memorate this iconic American cloth- tions of land, provision of funding for the board from 1999 to 2002. ing.∑ personnel and equipment, and tech- Sid began his career in public service f nical support. when he was named to the Alabama I am proud to work with Fred Hutch Commission on Higher Education in RECOGNIZING THE OPENING OF in their effort to bring cutting-edge 1970, the year that it was created. He THE UCI-FRED HUTCH CANCER cancer care to patients and families all had a passion for education and was in- CENTRE around the globe. This joint venture strumental in establishing the Arab ∑ Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, today with UCI has the potential to dras- City School system where he became I want to congratulate the Fred Hutch- tically improve the lives of many peo- the first board chairman. Sid served inson Cancer Research Center and the ple, both in Uganda and worldwide. I the people of Marshall County in the Uganda Cancer Institute for officially am proud that my State of Washington Alabama House of Representatives for opening the UCI-Fred Hutch Cancer is home to Fred Hutch, and I applaud two terms and also served in the Ala- Centre in Kampala, the first com- them and the Uganda Cancer Institute bama Senate from 1975 to 1979. He later prehensive cancer center jointly con- for their cross-national effort to effect served as Alabama’s finance director structed by U.S. and African cancer in- this critical change.∑ under Governor Fob James from 1980 to stitutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. f 1982. The 25,000-square-foot regional can- After graduating from the University cer center is a state-of-the-art-facility LEONARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC 70TH of Alabama, Sid began his successful that can treat up to 20,000 patients a ANNIVERSARY business career. He became president of year and includes an adult and pedi- ∑ Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, I would Brindlee Mountain Telephone Com- atric outpatient clinic, a specimen re- like to congratulate and honor the pany, which he managed until it was pository, training center, conference Leonard School of Music in North sold in 2000. In 1983, he founded rooms, and a pharmacy. Charleston, SC, for their 70th anniver- DeltaCom, a statewide long-distance Uganda has a substantial cancer bur- sary. In 1945, the Leonard School of telephone company, serving as its den, and 6 out of 10 of the most com- Music was founded by Mr. Patrick chairman until it was sold in 1996. He mon cancers there are caused by infec- Leonard, who became a Charlestonian was one of the first outside members of tious diseases. To address this unique early in his life. He was a tromobonist the board of directors of Intergraph health need, Uganda has invested in for the prestigious Armco Band and the Corporation from 1997 until 2006. Most cancer research, training, and clinical Circus Corporation of America. After recently, he led the start-up of CBX care. The UCI-Fred Hutch Cancer Cen- traveling to Charleston with the cir- Holding, LLC (Cold Box), an Arab pro- tre will significantly increase patient cus, he fell in love with the city and ul- ducer and marketer of temperature

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3235 controlled cargo containers. In addi- tion was born. Today, the Downs Foun- The message also announced that tion to his many business adventures, dation continues their original goal of pursuant to 20 U.S.C. 4412, and the he was very active in commercial and assisting veterans in small business de- order of the House of January 6, 2015, residential real estate development. velopment, while also providing serv- the Speaker reappoints the following Sid’s accomplishments and contribu- ices in credit restoration, preparation Member on the part of the House of tions to the State of Alabama have not for jobs, and counseling services. Representatives to the Board of Trust- gone unnoticed. He was elected in 2001 Down’s work in northeast Louisiana ees of the Institute of American Indian to the Alabama Academy of Honor’s has earned him the distinguished honor and Alaska Native Culture and Arts One Hundred Living Alabamians and of being recognized as the 2015 Veteran Development: Mr. BEN RAY LUJA´ N of was elected to the Alabama Business Small Business Champion by Louisiana New Mexico. Hall of Fame in 2010. The University of Economic Development and the U.S. ENROLLED BILL SIGNED Alabama also dedicated a facility on Small Business Administration. At 1:05 p.m., a message from the campus in his honor, Sid McDonald Congratulations again to Downs En- House of Representatives, delivered by Hall. terprise for being selected as Small Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, I offer my deepest condolences to Business of the Week. Thank you for announced that the Speaker has signed Sid’s wife Jane Plunkett McDonald, your continued commitment not only the following enrolled bill: and to all of their loved ones as they to your community, but also to your S. 178. An act to provide justice for the vic- celebrate his many life accomplish- fellow brothers and sisters of the mili- tims of trafficking. ments and mourn this great loss.∑ ∑ tary. The enrolled bill was subsequently f f signed by the President pro tempore RECOGNIZING DOWNS MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT (Mr. HATCH). ENTERPRISE, LLC Messages from the President of the At 2:36 p.m., a message from the ∑ Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, in order United States were communicated to House of Representatives, delivered by to pursue the American dream in to- the Senate by Mr. Pate, one of his sec- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- day’s regulatory climate, small busi- retaries. nounced that the House has passed the nesses owners and entrepreneurs re- f following bill, in which it requests the quire a variety of administrative and concurrence of the Senate: support services. Often, they are able EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED to offer a helping hand to each other, As in executive session the Presiding H.R. 2496. An act to extend the authoriza- Officer laid before the Senate messages tion for the replacement of the existing De- building important relationships and partment of Veterans Affairs Medical Center creating economic opportunity across from the President of the United in Denver, Colorado, to make certain im- the board. Small Business of the Week, States submitting sundry nominations provements in the Veterans Access, Choice, Downs Enterprise of Bastrop, LA, is which were referred to the appropriate and Accountability Act of 2014, and for other providing these crucial services to fel- committees. purposes. low small businesses, entrepreneurs, (The messages received today are and veterans throughout northeast printed at the end of the Senate pro- At 6:28 p.m., a message from the Louisiana. ceedings.) House of Representatives, delivered by Troy Downs, founder of Downs Enter- f Mr. Novotny, one of its reading clerks, announced that the House has passed prise, LLC, has been assisting small MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE business owners in northeast Louisiana the following bill, in which it requests for nearly 14 years. In 2001 Downs At 10:15 a.m., a message from the the concurrence of the Senate: opened his namesake consulting busi- House of Representatives, delivered by H.R. 1735. An act to authorize appropria- ness, focusing on managing, con- Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- tions for fiscal year 2016 for military activi- sulting, and developing local small nounced that the House has passed the ties of the Department of Defense, for mili- tary construction, and for defense activities businesses through financial, real es- following bills, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate: of the Department of Energy, to prescribe tate, and logistical services. After military personnel strengths for such fiscal H.R. 880. An act to amend the Internal nearly 10 years of success, Downs vis- year, and for other purposes. Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make ited the Louisiana Small Business De- f velopment Center, LSBDC, at the Uni- permanent the research credit. H.R. 1806. An act to provide for techno- MEASURES REFERRED versity of Louisiana-Monroe, located in logical innovation through the prioritization Monroe, LA, with a financial manage- of Federal investment in basic research, fun- The following bill was read the first ment and business development and ex- damental scientific discovery, and develop- and the second times by unanimous pansion plan. Downs took advantage of ment to improve the competitiveness of the consent, and referred as indicated: all the LSBDC had to offer, attending United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 1806. An act to provide for techno- every seminar and networking event The message also announced that logical innovation through the prioritization available to him, even if not directly pursuant to section 202(a) of the Vet- of Federal investment in basic research, fun- related to his business. Downs believed erans Access, Choice, and Account- damental scientific discovery, and develop- that just his being there would put him ability Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–146), ment to improve the competitiveness of the in a position to learn, and it worked— and the order of the House of January United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and a sentiment that he now passes along 6, 2015, the Speaker appoints the fol- Transportation. to the businesses he consults. Through lowing individuals on the part of the Downs Enterprise, LLC, Troy and his House of Representatives to the Com- f team have assisted in starting and mission on Care: Mr. David P. Blom of MEASURES PLACED ON THE managing over 25 successful businesses, Columbus, Ohio, Mr. Darin Selnick of CALENDAR created 50 jobs, and counseled over 100 Oceanside, California, and Dr. Toby The following bill was read the sec- individuals in the process of starting Cosgrove of Cleveland, Ohio. ond time, and placed on the calendar: and maintaining a healthy business. The message further announced that H.R. 2353. An act to provide an extension of After years of successfully guiding pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 276h, and the Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor individuals through the hoops of start- order of the House of January 6, 2015, carrier safety, transit, and other programs ing and maintaining a business, Downs, the Speaker appoints the following funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and a 25-year serviceman of the U.S. Army, Members of the House of Representa- for other purposes. saw the need for such a consulting tives to the Mexico-United States The following bill was read the first service geared towards our Nation’s Interparliamentary Group: Ms. LINDA and second times by unanimous con- brave servicemen and women. After ex- T. SA´ NCHEZ of California, Mr. GENE sent, and placed on the calendar: periencing the difficulties servicemen GREEN of Texas, Mr. POLIS of Colorado, H.R. 1735. An act to authorize appropria- and women have in adjusting back to a Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, and Mrs. tions for fiscal year 2016 for military activi- civilian lifestyle, the Downs Founda- TORRES of California. ties of the Department of Defense and for

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A bill to authorize the Secretary of $10,000, 2014, Democratic National Com- State and the Administrator of the United mittee; $2,600, 2014, Menendez for New Jer- The Secretary of the Senate reported States Agency for International Develop- sey; $49,000, 2013, Presidential Inaugural. that on today, May 21, 2015, she had ment to provide assistance to support the Committee 2013: $2,000, 2012, Democratic presented to the President of the rights of women and girls in developing Party of Virginia; $1,104, 2012, Democratic United States the following enrolled countries, and for other purposes. Party of Wisconsin; $644, 2012, Colorado bill: By Mr. ROBERTS, from the Committee on Democratic Party; $1,380, 2012, Democratic S. 178. An act to provide justice for the vic- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, with- Executive. Committee of Florida: $920, 2012, Iowa tims of trafficking. out amendment: S. 1417. An original bill to reauthorize the Democratic Party; $920, 2012, Nevada State f United States Grain Standards Act, and for Democratic Party; $276, 2012, New Hampshire other purposes. Democratic. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Party: $2,208, 2012, Ohio Democratic Party; The following reports of committees f $276, 2012, Pennsylvania Democratic Party; were submitted: EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF $40,000, 2012, Obama Victory Fund 2012; $30,800, 2012, Democratic National Com- By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on COMMITTEE mittee; $644, 2012, N Carolina Democratic Commerce, Science, and Transportation: The following executive reports of Party; $2,500, 2012, Menendez for Senate; Special Report entitled ‘‘Report on the $5,000, 2011, Obama for America; $35,800, 2011, Legislative Activities of the Senate Com- nominations were submitted: Obama Victory Fund 2012; $30,800, 2011, mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- By Mr. CORKER for the Committee on Democratic National Committee; $5,000, 2011, tation During the 113th Congress’’ (Rept. No. Foreign Relations. Gillibrand for Senate; $5,000, 2011, Kaine for 114–50). *Paul A. Folmsbee, of Oklahoma, a Career Virginia; $2,500, 2011, Menendez for Senate; By Mr. THUNE, from the Committee on Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class $30,400, 2010, Democratic National Com- Commerce, Science, and Transportation, of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- mittee; $500, 2010, Ben Chandler for Congress. without amendment: traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the 2. Spouse: Andrea R Haney: $5,000, 2011, S. 143. A bill to allow for improvements to United States of America to the Republic of Kaine for Virginia; $30,400, 2010, Democratic the United States Merchant Marine Acad- Mali. National Committee. emy and for other purposes (Rept. No. 114– Nominee: Paul A. Folmsbee. 3. Children and Spouses: Asher D. Haney— 51). Post: Mali. none; Nava S. Haney—none; Eden N. Haney— S. 808. A bill to establish the Surface The following is a list of all members of none; Shaia A. Haney—none. Transportation Board as an independent es- my Immediate family and their spouses. I 4. Parents: Sandra Haney Hogan—deceased; tablishment, and for other purposes (Rept. have asked each of these persons to inform William Chester Haney—deceased. me of the pertinent contributions made by No. 114–52). 5. Grandparents: Della Mae Scott—de- them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- By Mr. JOHNSON, from the Committee on ceased; James D Brabson—deceased; Oliver formation contained in this report is com- Homeland Security and Governmental Af- Joseph Haney—deceased; Grace Tuggelle— plete and accurate. fairs, with an amendment in the nature of a deceased. Contributions; amount; date; and donee: substitute: 6. Brothers and Spouses: Joseph M. Self: 0. H.R. 615. A bill to amend the Homeland Se- Haney—deceased. curity Act of 2002 to require the Under Sec- Spouse: 0. 7. Sisters and Spouses: None. retary for Management of the Department of Children and Spouses names: 0. Homeland Security to take administrative Parents Names: 0. *Charles C. Adams, Jr., of Maryland, to be action to achieve and maintain interoperable Grandparents Names: 0. Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- communications capabilities among the Brothers and Spouses Names: 0. potentiary of the United States of America components of the Department of Homeland Sisters and Spouses Names: 0. to the Republic of Finland. Security, and for other purposes (Rept. No. Nominee: Charies C. Adams, Jr. 114–53). *Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Co- Post: Ambassador to the Republic of Fin- By Mr. ALEXANDER, from the Committee lumbia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and land. on Appropriations, with an amendment in Plenipotentiary of the United States of (The following is a list of all members of the nature of a substitute: America to the Commonwealth of The Baha- my immediate family and their spouses. I H.R. 2028. A bill making appropriations for mas. have asked each of these persons to Inform energy and water development and related Nominee: Cassandra Q. Butts. me of the pertinent contributions made by agencies for the fiscal year ending Sep- Post: The Bahamas (Commonwealth). them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- tember 30, 2016, and for other purposes (Rept. The following is a list of all members of formation contained in this report is com- No. 114–54). my immediate family and their spouses. I plete and accurate.) By Mr. COCHRAN, from the Committee on have asked each of these persons to inform Contributions, amount, date, and donee: Appropriations: me of the pertinent contributions made by 1. Self: $32500, 2009, Democratic Nat’l Com- Special Report entitled ‘‘Allocation to them. To the best of my knowledge, the in- mittee; $1000, 2009, Evan Bayh Committee; Subcommittees of Budget Totals from the formation contained in this report is com- $500, 2009, Eric Massa for Congress; $30400, Concurrent Resolution for Fiscal Year 2016’’ plete and accurate. 2010, Democratic Nat’l Committee; $1000, (Rept. No. 114–55). Contributions; amount; date; and donee: 2010, Bennet for Colorado; $2400, 2010, Friends By Mr. HATCH, from the Committee on Fi- 1. Self: $250.00; 2004; Barack Obama (Sen- for Harry Reid; $30800, 2011, Democratic Nat’l nance, with an amendment in the nature of ate); $250.00; 2006; DCCC. Committee; $5000, 2011, Obama for America; a substitute: 2. Spouse: N/A. $9200, 2011, Swing State Victory Fund; $5000, S. 335. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- 3. Children and Spouses: N/A. 2011, Kaine for Virginia; $2500, 2011, Akin enue Code of 1986 to improve 529 plans (Rept. 4. Parents: Mae A. Karim: $500.00; 2008; Gump PAC; $30800, 2012, Obama Victory No. 114–56). Barack Obama (President). Fund; $1000, 2012, Gillibrand for Senate; $600, By Mr. KIRK, from the Committee on Ap- 5. Grandparents: N/A. 2012, Clyde Williams for Congress; $5000, 2012, propriations, with an amendment in the na- 6. Brothers and Spouses: N/A. Akin Gump PAC; $1000, 2012, DSCC; $1000, ture of a substitute: 7. Sisters and Spouses: Deidra & Frank Ab- 2012, Andrei Cherny for Arizona; $1000, 2014, H.R. 2029. A bill making appropriations for bott: $200.00; 2008; Barack Obama (President). Mark Warner for Virginia; $2000, 2014, Com- military construction, the Department of mon Ground PAC; $500, 2014, Nunn for Geor- Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for *Stafford Fitzgerald Haney, of New Jersey, gia; $2600, 2014, Friends of Don Beyer; $1000, the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- 2014, Democrats Abroad; $1000, 2014, DSCC; for other purposes (Rept. No. 114–57). potentiary of the United States of America $5000, 2014, Akin Gump PAC. By Mr. CORKER, from the Committee on to the Republic of Costa Rica. 2. Spouse: Vera Risteski-Adams: None. Foreign Relations, without amendment and Nominee: Stafford Fitzgerald Haney. 3. Children and Spouses: Matthew Andrew with a preamble: Post: U.S. Ambassador to Republic of Adams: $5000, 2011, Kaine for Virginia; $1000, S. Res. 87. A resolution to express the sense Costa Rica. 2011, Obama for America; $9000 2012 DNC; of the Senate regarding the rise of anti-Sem- The following is a list of all members of $13000, 2012, Obama Victory Fund; Maya itism in Europe and to encourage greater co- my immediate family and their spouses. I Adrian Adams, None. operation with the European governments, have asked each of these persons to inform 4. Parents: Charles C. Adams: Deceased. the European Union, and the Organization me of the pertinent contributions made by Florence Adams: Deceased.

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Sisters and Spouses: Adrian Adams Sow: By Mr. MARKEY: BOOKER): ´ Deceased. Diabe Sow: None. Christine S. 1410. A bill to amend the Public Health S. 1422. A bill to require the Secretary of Adams: None. Peter De Bolla: None. Service Act to provide grants to improve the Energy to establish a comprehensive pro- *Mary Catherine Phee, of Illinois, a Career treatment of substance use disorders; to the gram to improve education and training for Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Ex- Pensions. increase the number of skilled workers traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the By Mrs. ERNST (for herself, Mr. KIRK, trained to work in energy and manufac- United States of America to the Republic of and Mr. RUBIO): turing-related fields, and for other purposes; South Sudan. S. 1411. A bill to amend the Act of August to the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- 25, 1958, commonly known as the ‘‘Former (The financial disclosure information sources. Presidents Act of 1958’’, with respect to the for Mary Catherine Phee may be found By Mrs. BOXER: monetary allowance payable to a former on page S3309 of the May 22, 2015, Con- S. 1423. A bill to designate certain Federal gressional Record.) President, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Gov- lands in California as wilderness, and for *Matthew T. McGuire, of the District of other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Columbia, to be United States Executive Di- ernmental Affairs. By Mr. FRANKEN (for himself, Mr. and Natural Resources. rector of the International Bank for Recon- By Mrs. GILLIBRAND (for herself, Mr. struction and Development for a term of two PORTMAN, Mrs. MURRAY, Ms. COLLINS, PORTMAN, Ms. STABENOW, Mr. KIRK, years. and Mr. KING): and Mr. PETERS): *Gentry O. Smith, of North Carolina, a Ca- S. 1412. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- reer Member of the Senior Foreign Service, enue Code of 1986 to qualify homeless youth S. 1424. A bill to prohibit the sale or dis- Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Director of and veterans who are full-time students for tribution of cosmetics containing synthetic the Office of Foreign Missions, and to have purposes of the low income housing tax cred- plastic microbeads; to the Committee on the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of it; to the Committee on Finance. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. service. By Mr. COATS (for himself and Mr. By Mrs. CAPITO: HATCH): S. 1425. A bill to promote new manufac- Mr. CORKER. Mr. President, for the S. 1413. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- turing in the United States by providing for Committee on Foreign Relations I re- enue Code of 1986 to improve compliance in greater transparency and timeliness in ob- higher education tax benefits; to the Com- port favorably the following nomina- taining necessary permits, and for other pur- mittee on Finance. tion lists which were printed in the poses; to the Committee on Environment and By Mr. REED (for himself and Mr. RECORDS on the dates indicated, and Public Works. WHITEHOUSE): ask unanimous consent, to save the ex- S. 1414. A bill to amend the Magnuson-Ste- By Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. pense of reprinting on the Executive vens Fishery Conservation and Management WICKER): Calendar that these nominations lie at Act to add Rhode Island to the Mid-Atlantic S. 1426. A bill to amend the Public Health the Secretary’s desk for the informa- Fishery Management Council; to the Com- Service Act to provide for the participation tion of Senators . mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- of physical therapists in the National Health The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tation. Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, objection, it is so ordered. By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself and Mr. and for other purposes; to the Committee on KING): Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Foreign Service nomination of Douglas A. S. 1415. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- By Ms. STABENOW: Koneff. enue Code of 1986 to modify the definition of Foreign Service nomination of Judy R. S. 1427. A bill to amend title XVIII of the large employer for purposes of applying the Social Security Act to facilitate increased Reinke. employer mandate; to the Committee on Fi- Foreign Service nominations beginning coordination and alignment between the nance. with Brian C. Brisson and ending with Cath- public and private sector with respect to By Mr. FLAKE (for himself, Mr. erine M. Werner, which nominations were re- quality and efficiency measures; to the Com- MCCAIN, Mr. LEE, and Mr. HATCH): ceived by the Senate and appeared in the mittee on Finance. S. 1416. A bill to amend title 54, United By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mr. Congressional Record on March 4, 2015. States Code, to limit the authority to re- Foreign Service nominations beginning MARKEY, Mr. CORNYN, and Mr. HEIN- serve water rights in designating a national with Peter J. Olson and ending with Nicolas RICH): monument; to the Committee on Energy and Rubio, which nominations were received by Natural Resources. S. 1428. A bill to amend the USEC Privat- the Senate and appeared in the Congres- By Mr. ROBERTS: ization Act to require the Secretary of En- sional Record on April 15, 2015. S. 1417. An original bill to reauthorize the ergy to issue a long-term Federal excess ura- Foreign Service nominations beginning United States Grain Standards Act, and for nium inventory management plan, and for with Craig A. Anderson and ending with other purposes; from the Committee on Agri- other purposes; to the Committee on Energy Henry Kaminski, which nominations were culture, Nutrition, and Forestry; placed on and Natural Resources. received by the Senate and appeared in the the calendar. By Mr. THUNE (for himself, Ms. STABE- Congressional Record on April 15, 2015. By Mr. GRASSLEY: NOW, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. Foreign Service nominations beginning S. 1418. A bill to amend title 28, United BLUNT, Mr. COCHRAN, and Ms. KLO- with Anthony S. Amatos and ending with States Code, to provide an Inspector General BUCHAR): Elena Zlatnik, which nominations were re- for the judicial branch, and for other pur- S. 1429. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the poses; to the Committee on the Judiciary. enue Code of 1986 to provide for the deduct- Congressional Record on April 15, 2015. By Mr. TESTER (for himself, Mr. ibility of charitable contributions to agricul- *Nomination was reported with rec- SCHATZ, Mr. UDALL, Mr. HEINRICH, tural research organizations, and for other ommendation that it be confirmed sub- and Ms. HEITKAMP): purposes; to the Committee on Finance. ject to the nominee’s commitment to S. 1419. A bill to promote the academic By Mr. NELSON (for himself and Mr. respond to requests to appear and tes- achievement of American Indian, Alaska Na- MARKEY): tive, and Native Hawaiian children with the S. 1430. A bill to improve the ability of the tify before any duly constituted com- establishment of a Native American lan- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- mittee of the Senate. guage grant program; to the Committee on tration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States (Nominations without an asterisk Indian Affairs. to sustain healthy ocean and coastal eco- were reported with the recommenda- By Ms. CANTWELL: tion that they be confirmed.) S. 1420. A bill to amend the Department of systems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill prepared- f Energy Organization Act to provide for the collection of information on critical energy ness, prevention, response, and for other pur- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND supplies, to establish a Working Group on poses; to the Committee on Commerce, JOINT RESOLUTIONS Energy Markets, and for other purposes; to Science, and Transportation. By Mr. MANCHIN (for himself, Mr. The following bills and joint resolu- the Committee on Energy and Natural Re- sources. KING, and Mrs. CAPITO): tions were introduced, read the first By Mr. HATCH (for himself and Ms. S. 1431. A bill to provide for increased Fed- and second times by unanimous con- KLOBUCHAR): eral oversight of prescription opioid treat- sent, and referred as indicated: S. 1421. A bill to amend the Federal Food, ment and assistance to States in reducing By Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Mr. DUR- Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize a 6- opioid abuse, diversion, and deaths; to the BIN, and Mr. BROWN): month extension of certain exclusivity peri- Committee on Finance.

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By Ms. CANTWELL: By Mr. PETERS (for himself, Mr. SUL- S. Res. 183. A resolution calling for suspen- S. 1432. A bill to require the Secretary of LIVAN, and Mrs. GILLIBRAND): sion of construction of artificial land forma- Energy to conduct a study on the tech- S. 1444. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- tions on islands, reefs, shoals, and other fea- nology, potential lifecycle energy savings, enue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax re- tures of the Spratly Islands and for a peace- and economic impact of recycled carbon garding the taxation of distilled spirits; to ful and multilateral resolution to the South fiber, and for other purposes; to the Com- the Committee on Finance. China Sea territorial dispute; to the Com- mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Ms. mittee on Foreign Relations. By Ms. KLOBUCHAR (for herself, Mr. CANTWELL): By Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. HOEVEN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, and Mr. S. 1445. A bill to improve the Microloan BROWN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. MARKEY, BOOKER): Program of the Small Business Administra- Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. SHA- S. 1433. A bill to amend title 23, United tion; to the Committee on Small Business HEEN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. WYDEN, States Code, to improve highway safety and and Entrepreneurship. Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. for other purposes; to the Committee on By Ms. HEITKAMP (for herself and Ms. WARREN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Commerce, Science, and Transportation. COLLINS): Mr. HEINRICH, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. S. 1446. A bill to establish the Stop, Ob- By Mr. HEINRICH: BOXER, Mr. UDALL, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. serve, Ask, and Respond to Health and S. 1434. A bill to amend the Public Utility STABENOW, Mr. PETERS, Mr. CASEY, Wellness Training pilot program to address Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish Mr. SCHATZ, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. human trafficking in the health care system; an energy storage portfolio standard, and for CARDIN, and Mr. DURBIN): other purposes; to the Committee on Energy to the Committee on Health, Education, S. Res. 184. A resolution expressing the and Natural Resources. Labor, and Pensions. sense of the Senate that conversion therapy, By Mr. CASEY: By Mr. COONS (for himself and Ms. including efforts by mental health practi- S. 1435. A bill to amend the Public Health COLLINS): tioners to change the sexual orientation, S. 1447. A bill to provide for the implemen- Service Act to promote awareness of organ gender identity, or gender expression of an tation of a Sustainable Chemistry Program, donation and the need to increase the pool of individual, is dangerous and harmful and and for other purposes; to the Committee on available organs; to the Committee on should be prohibited from being practiced on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. minors; to the Committee on Health, Edu- By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. cation, Labor, and Pensions. MERKLEY): HELLER): By Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. REID, S. 1436. A bill to require the Secretary of S. 1448. A bill to designate the Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary in the Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KIRK, the Interior to take land into trust for cer- Mr. HELLER, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. CARDIN, tain Indian tribes, and for other purposes; to State of Oregon; to the Committee on En- ergy and Natural Resources. Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. GARDNER, Mr. the Committee on Indian Affairs. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. BROWN, By Mr. BARRASSO (for himself, Mrs. By Ms. STABENOW (for herself and Mr. PETERS): Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. CASEY, FEINSTEIN, Mr. TILLIS, Mrs. BOXER, S. 1449. A bill to amend the Energy Inde- Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. MARKEY, and Ms. Mr. ENZI, and Mr. BURR): pendence and Security Act of 2007 to add cer- KLOBUCHAR): S. 1437. A bill to amend title 32, United tain medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles S. Res. 185. A resolution recognizing the States Code, to authorize and provide flexi- to the advanced technology vehicles manu- significance of May 2015 as Asian/Pacific bility for the use of the National Guard for facturing incentive program; to the Com- American Heritage Month and as an impor- support of civilian firefighting activities; to mittee on Energy and Natural Resources. tant time to celebrate the significant con- the Committee on Armed Services. By Ms. HIRONO: tributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Is- By Ms. AYOTTE (for herself, Mr. GARD- S. 1450. A bill to amend title 38, United landers to the history of the United States; NER, Mrs. ERNST, Mr. BURR, Mr. States Code, to allow the Secretary of Vet- considered and agreed to. JOHNSON, Mr. TILLIS, and Mr. HELL- erans Affairs to modify the hours of employ- By Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mrs. ER): ment of physicians and physician assistants BOXER): S. 1438. A bill to allow women greater ac- employed on a full-time basis by the Depart- S. Res. 186. A resolution designating the cess to safe and effective contraception; to ment of Veterans Affairs; to the Committee week of May 17 through May 23, 2015, as ‘‘Na- the Committee on Finance. on Veterans’ Affairs. tional Public Works Week’’; considered and By Mr. GRASSLEY (for himself and By Ms. HIRONO: agreed to. Mr. REED): S. 1451. A bill to amend title 38, United By Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. S. 1439. A bill to amend part E of title IV States Code, to authorize the Secretary of ISAKSON, and Mr. SCHATZ): of the Social Security Act to allow States Veterans Affairs to adjudicate and pay sur- S. Res. 187. A resolution expressing support that provide foster care for children up to vivor’s benefits without requiring the filing for the designation of the month of May 2015, age 21 to serve former foster youths through of a formal claim, and for other purposes; to as ‘‘National Bladder Cancer Awareness age 23 under the John H. Chafee Foster Care the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. Month’’; considered and agreed to. Independence Program; to the Committee on By Ms. HIRONO: Finance. S. 1452. A bill to amend title 38, United f By Mr. WYDEN: States Code, to expand eligibility for reim- ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS S. 1440. A bill to amend the Federal Credit bursements for emergency medical treat- Union Act to exclude a loan secured by a ment and to require that the Department of S. 171 non-owner occupied 1- to 4-family dwelling Veterans Affairs be treated as a partici- At the request of Mr. TESTER, the from the definition of a member business pating provider for the recovery of the costs name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. loan, and for other purposes; to the Com- of certain medical care, and for other pur- mittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Af- HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses; to the Committee on Veterans’ Af- 171, a bill to amend title 38, United fairs. fairs. By Mr. PAUL (for himself and Mr. By Mr. SCHUMER: States Code, to provide for coverage SCHATZ): S. 1453. A bill to amend part B of title under the beneficiary travel program of S. 1441. A bill to prevent the militarization XVIII of the Social Security Act to apply the Department of Veterans Affairs of of Federal, State, and local law enforcement deemed enrollment to residents of Puerto certain disabled veterans for travel in by Federal excess property transfers and Rico and to provide a special enrollment pe- connection with certain special disabil- grant programs; to the Committee on Armed riod and a reduction in the late enrollment ities rehabilitation, and for other pur- Services. penalties for certain residents of Puerto poses. By Mr. FLAKE (for himself and Mr. Rico; to the Committee on Finance. BOOKER): By Mrs. FISCHER (for herself and Mr. S. 197 S. 1442. A bill to amend the Federal Crop BLUNT): At the request of Ms. BALDWIN, the Insurance Act to strike a provision relating S. 1454. A bill to enhance interstate com- name of the Senator from Delaware to the budget neutrality of any renegotiated merce by creating a National Hiring Stand- (Mr. CARPER) was added as a cosponsor Standard Reinsurance Agreement; to the ard for Motor Carriers; to the Committee on of S. 197, a bill to amend the Elemen- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Commerce, Science, and Transportation. tary and Secondary Education Act of Forestry. f By Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself and 1965 to award grants to States to im- Mr. SULLIVAN): SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND prove delivery of high-quality assess- S. 1443. A bill to amend the Indian Employ- SENATE RESOLUTIONS ments, and for other purposes. ment, Training and Related Services Dem- The following concurrent resolutions S. 241 onstration Act of 1992 to facilitate the abil- ity of Indian tribes to integrate the employ- and Senate resolutions were read, and At the request of Mr. TESTER, the ment, training, and related services from di- referred (or acted upon), as indicated: name of the Senator from Nevada (Mr. verse Federal sources, and for other pur- By Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. HELLER) was added as a cosponsor of S. poses; to the Committee on Indian Affairs. MCCAIN, and Mr. SULLIVAN): 241, a bill to amend title 38, United

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3239 States Code, to provide for the pay- (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from Ha- make the text of trade agreements ment of temporary compensation to a waii (Mr. SCHATZ) were added as co- available to the public in order for surviving spouse of a veteran upon the sponsors of S. 1121, a bill to amend the those agreements to receive expedited death of the veteran, and for other pur- Horse Protection Act to designate ad- consideration from Congress. poses. ditional unlawful acts under the Act, S. 1382 S. 280 strengthen penalties for violations of At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the the Act, improve Department of Agri- the name of the Senator from Cali- name of the Senator from Alaska (Mr. culture enforcement of the Act, and for fornia (Mrs. BOXER) was added as a co- SULLIVAN) was added as a cosponsor of other purposes. sponsor of S. 1382, a bill to prohibit dis- S. 280, a bill to improve the efficiency, S. 1126 crimination in adoption or foster care management, and interagency coordi- At the request of Mr. COONS, the placements based on the sexual ori- nation of the Federal permitting proc- names of the Senator from Georgia entation, gender identity, or marital status of any prospective adoptive or ess through reforms overseen by the (Mr. ISAKSON) and the Senator from foster parent, or the sexual orientation Director of the Office of Management Colorado (Mr. GARDNER) were added as and Budget, and for other purposes. cosponsors of S. 1126, a bill to modify or gender identity of the child in- volved. S. 293 and extend the National Guard State S. 1389 At the request of Mr. CORNYN, the Partnership Program. At the request of Mr. UDALL, the name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. S. 1140 names of the Senator from Vermont CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. At the request of Mr. BARRASSO, the (Mr. LEAHY) and the Senator from Mas- 293, a bill to amend the Endangered name of the Senator from Georgia (Mr. sachusetts (Mr. MARKEY) were added as Species Act of 1973 to establish a proce- ISAKSON) was added as a cosponsor of S. cosponsors of S. 1389, a bill to authorize dure for approval of certain settle- 1140, a bill to require the Secretary of exportation of consumer communica- ments. the Army and the Administrator of the tions devices to Cuba and the provision S. 352 Environmental Protection Agency to of telecommunications services to At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the propose a regulation revising the defi- Cuba, and for other purposes. name of the Senator from Michigan nition of the term ‘‘waters of the S. 1393 (Mr. PETERS) was added as a cosponsor United States’’, and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. THUNE, the of S. 352, a bill to amend section 5000A S. 1183 name of the Senator from Utah (Mr. of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to At the request of Mrs. GILLIBRAND, HATCH) was added as a cosponsor of S. provide an additional religious exemp- the name of the Senator from Wash- 1393, a bill to require the Adminis- tion from the individual health cov- ington (Ms. CANTWELL) was added as a trator of the Environmental Protection erage mandate, and for other purposes. cosponsor of S. 1183, a bill to increase Agency to include in each regulatory S. 423 the participation of women, girls, and impact analysis for a proposed or final At the request of Ms. HEITKAMP, the underrepresented minorities in STEM rule an analysis that does not include name of the Senator from Virginia (Mr. fields, to encourage and support stu- any other proposed or unimplemented KAINE) was added as a cosponsor of S. dents from all economic backgrounds rule. 423, a bill to amend the Gramm-Leach- to pursue STEM career opportunities, S. 1400 Bliley Act to provide an exception to and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the the annual written privacy notice re- S. 1188 name of the Senator from Louisiana quirement. At the request of Mrs. ERNST, the (Mr. VITTER) was added as a cosponsor S. 441 name of the Senator from Texas (Mr. of S. 1400, a bill to amend the Small At the request of Mr. NELSON, the CRUZ) was added as a cosponsor of S. Business Act to direct the task force of name of the Senator from South Caro- 1188, a bill to provide for a temporary, the Office of Veterans Business Devel- lina (Mr. SCOTT) was added as a cospon- emergency authorization of defense ar- opment to provide access to and man- sor of S. 441, a bill to amend the Fed- ticles, defense services, and related age the distribution of excess or sur- eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to training directly to the Kurdistan Re- plus property to veteran-owned small clarify the Food and Drug Administra- gional Government, and for other pur- businesses. tion’s jurisdiction over certain tobacco poses. S. CON. RES. 17 OUNDS products, and to protect jobs and small S. 1214 At the request of Mr. R , the name of the Senator from Tennessee businesses involved in the sale, manu- At the request of Mr. MENENDEZ, the (Mr. ALEXANDER) was added as a co- facturing and distribution of tradi- names of the Senator from New Jersey sponsor of S. Con. Res. 17, a concurrent tional and premium cigars. (Mr. BOOKER) and the Senator from resolution establishing a joint select S. 453 New Mexico (Mr. HEINRICH) were added committee to address regulatory re- as cosponsors of S. 1214, a bill to pre- At the request of Mr. CASSIDY, the form. name of the Senator from Mississippi vent human health threats posed by S. RES. 143 (Mr. COCHRAN) was added as a cospon- the consumption of equines raised in At the request of Mr. SCHATZ, the sor of S. 453, a bill to amend the Public the United States. names of the Senator from Connecticut Health Service Act to provide grants to S. 1252 (Mr. BLUMENTHAL) and the Senator States to streamline State require- At the request of Mr. CASEY, the from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) were ments and procedures for veterans with name of the Senator from Illinois (Mr. added as cosponsors of S. Res. 143, a military emergency medical training DURBIN) was added as a cosponsor of S. resolution supporting efforts to ensure to become civilian emergency medical 1252, a bill to authorize a comprehen- that students have access to debt-free technicians. sive strategic approach for United higher education. S. 607 States foreign assistance to developing S. RES. 176 At the request of Mr. GRASSLEY, the countries to reduce global poverty and At the request of Mr. MARKEY, the name of the Senator from Nebraska hunger, achieve food and nutrition se- name of the Senator from New Hamp- (Mrs. FISCHER) was added as a cospon- curity, promote inclusive, sustainable, shire (Mrs. SHAHEEN) was added as a co- sor of S. 607, a bill to amend title XVIII agricultural-led economic growth, im- sponsor of S. Res. 176, a resolution des- of the Social Security Act to provide prove nutritional outcomes, especially ignating September 2015 as ‘‘National for a five-year extension of the rural for women and children, build resil- Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month’’. community hospital demonstration ience among vulnerable populations, AMENDMENT NO. 1246 program, and for other purposes. and for other purposes. At the request of Mr. SULLIVAN, the S. 626 S. 1381 name of the Senator from Massachu- At the request of Ms. AYOTTE, the At the request of Mrs. BOXER, her setts (Mr. MARKEY) was added as a co- names of the Senator from Maine (Mr. name was added as a cosponsor of S. sponsor of amendment No. 1246 in- KING), the Senator from New Jersey 1381, a bill to require the President to tended to be proposed to H.R. 1314, a

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3240 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 bill to amend the Internal Revenue ment Council; to the Committee on strengthen the oversight role of Inspec- Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an Commerce, Science, and Transpor- tors General throughout the Federal administrative appeal relating to ad- tation. government. I have come to rely on IGs verse determinations of tax-exempt Mr. REED. Mr. President, today, and whistleblowers, to ensure that our status of certain organizations. along with my colleague Senator tax dollars are spent according to the AMENDMENT NO. 1273 WHITEHOUSE, I am introducing the letter and spirit of the law. When that At the request of Mr. DURBIN, the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Fairness Act doesn’t happen, we in Congress need to name of the Senator from Massachu- of 2015. know about it and take corrective ac- setts (Ms. WARREN) was added as a co- This legislation seeks to extend sim- tion. sponsor of amendment No. 1273 in- ple fairness to our State’s fishermen by During the past fiscal year, Congress tended to be proposed to H.R. 1314, a giving Rhode Island voting representa- appropriated nearly $7 billion in tax- bill to amend the Internal Revenue tion on the Mid-Atlantic Fishery-Man- payer money to the Federal judiciary. Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an agement Council MAFMC. The council To put this in context, the Small Busi- administrative appeal relating to ad- manages stocks, like squid, which are ness Administration and the Corpora- verse determinations of tax-exempt critically important to the fishing in- tion for National and Community Serv- status of certain organizations. dustry in my State. Rhode Island’s ice each received a similar or less AMENDMENT NO. 1299 commercial fishing industry depends amount than the judiciary. Yet both of At the request of Mr. PORTMAN, the more on MAFMC-managed stocks than these entities have an Office of Inspec- name of the Senator from Hawaii (Mr. those managed by the New England tor General. If we in Congress believed SCHATZ) was added as a cosponsor of Fisheries Management Council, where that these entities could use an Inspec- amendment No. 1299 proposed to H.R. Rhode Island is a member. More than tor General, I cannot see why the Judi- 1314, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- that, Rhode Island has a larger stake ciary wouldn’t deserve the same assist- enue Code of 1986 to provide for a right in the Mid-Atlantic fishery than many ance. to an administrative appeal relating to of the states that currently hold seats But there is an additional reason why adverse determinations of tax-exempt on the MAFMC. the Judiciary needs an Inspector Gen- status of certain organizations. This is not a new proposal, nor is it eral. The fact remains that the current unprecedented. North Carolina was practice of self-regulation of judges AMENDMENT NO. 1343 added to the MAFMC through an with respect to ethics and the judicial At the request of Mr. SANDERS, the amendment to the Sustainable Fish- code of conduct has time and time names of the Senator from Michigan eries Act in 1996. In addition, the last again proven inadequate. I would point (Ms. STABENOW), the Senator from Mas- reauthorization of the Magnuson-Ste- out to my colleagues two recent events sachusetts (Mr. MARKEY), the Senator vens Fishery Conservation and Man- here in the Senate that support this from Minnesota (Mr. FRANKEN) and the agement Act required a report on this conclusion. Senator from Michigan (Mr. PETERS) issue. Now it is time to make this In the past 6 years, the Senate re- were added as cosponsors of amend- change. ceived articles of impeachment for not ment No. 1343 intended to be proposed I was pleased in the last Congress one but two Federal judges. In the first to H.R. 1314, a bill to amend the Inter- that this legislation was included in case, former Judge Samuel B. Kent, al- nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the Commerce Committee’s discussion though charged with multiple counts of a right to an administrative appeal re- draft for the reauthorization of the sexual assault, pled guilty to obstruc- lating to adverse determinations of Magnuson-Stevens Act, as well as in tion of justice. Who did he obstruct? tax-exempt status of certain organiza- the reauthorization bill introduced by Who did he lie to? He did this to his fel- tions. then-Oceans Subcommittee Chairman low judges, who were assembled to in- AMENDMENT NO. 1371 Mark Begich at the end of last year. I vestigate the allegations of his obscene At the request of Mr. MANCHIN, his hope that in this Congress we can take and criminal behavior. But it took a name was added as a cosponsor of this commonsense step to bring fair- criminal investigation by the Depart- amendment No. 1371 intended to be pro- ness to Rhode Island’s fishermen. ment of Justice to uncover his false posed to H.R. 1314, a bill to amend the statements to his colleagues as well as Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to pro- By Mr. GRASSLEY: substantiate the horrendous claims vide for a right to an administrative S. 1418. A bill to amend title 28, made against him. appeal relating to adverse determina- United States Code, to provide an In- In the second case, the Senate found tions of tax-exempt status of certain spector General for the judicial branch, former Judge G. Thomas Porteous, Jr. organizations. and for other purposes; to the Com- guilty on multiple articles of impeach- At the request of Ms. WARREN, her mittee on the Judiciary. ment, including accepting money from name was added as a cosponsor of Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, attorneys who had a case pending be- amendment No. 1371 intended to be pro- today I am reintroducing the Judicial fore him in his court and committing posed to H.R. 1314, supra. Transparency and Ethics Enhancement perjury by falsifying his name on bank- AMENDMENT NO. 1387 Act, a bill that would establish within ruptcy filings. Once again, this Judge’s At the request of Mr. WHITEHOUSE, the judicial branch an Office of Inspec- misbehavior came to light through a the names of the Senator from Mis- tor General to assist the Judiciary Federal criminal investigation, after sissippi (Mr. WICKER) and the Senator with its ethical obligations as well as which another judicial committee had from New Jersey (Mr. BOOKER) were to ensure taxpayer dollars are not lost to be organized to investigate their fel- added as cosponsors of amendment No. to waste, fraud, or abuse. This bill will low judge. 1387 intended to be proposed to H.R. help ensure that our Federal judicial What’s more, in each case the dis- 1314, a bill to amend the Internal Rev- system remains free of corruption, graced judge tried to game the system enue Code of 1986 to provide for a right bias, and hypocrisy. in order to retain his $174,000 salary. to an administrative appeal relating to The facts demonstrate that the insti- Rather than resign their commissions, adverse determinations of tax-exempt tution of the Inspector General has each first tried to claim disability sta- status of certain organizations. been crucial in detecting, exposing and tus that would allow each to continue f deterring problems within our govern- to receive payment, even if in prison. ment. The job of the Inspector General Then both played chicken with Con- STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED is to be the first line of defense against gress daring us to strip them of their BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS fraud, waste and abuse. In collabora- pay by impeaching and convicting By Mr. REED (for himself and tion with whistleblowers, Inspectors them. I am pleased that we put our Mr. WHITEHOUSE): General have been extremely effective foot down and said ‘‘No.’’ S. 1414. A bill to amend the Magnu- in their efforts to expose and help cor- This bill would establish an Office of son-Stevens Fishery Conservation and rect these wrongs. Inspector General for the judicial Management Act to add Rhode Island That is why, during my many years branch. The IG’s responsibilities would to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Manage- in Congress, I have worked hard to include conducting investigations of

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The bill would require the IG to conduct in the judicial branch (other than the United States Supreme Court) under ERAL.—In carrying out the duties of the Of- provide the Chief Justice and Congress chapter 16 that may require oversight or fice, the Inspector General shall report expe- with an annual report on its activities, other action within the judicial branch or by ditiously to the Attorney General whenever as well as refer matters that may con- Congress; the Inspector General has reasonable stitute a criminal violation to the De- ‘‘(2) conduct investigations of alleged mis- grounds to believe there has been a violation partment of Justice. In addition, the conduct in the United States Supreme Court of Federal criminal law. bill establishes whistleblower protec- that may require oversight or other action ‘‘§ 1026. Whistleblower protection tions for judicial branch employees. within the judicial branch or by Congress; ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—No officer, employee, Ensuring a fair and independent judi- ‘‘(3) conduct and supervise audits and in- agent, contractor, or subcontractor in the vestigations; ciary is critical to our Constitutional judicial branch may discharge, demote, ‘‘(4) prevent and detect waste, fraud, and threaten, suspend, harass, or in any other checks and balances. Judges are sup- abuse; and manner discriminate against an employee in posed to maintain impartiality. They ‘‘(5) recommend changes in laws or regula- the terms and conditions of employment be- are supposed to be free from conflicts tions governing the judicial branch. cause of any lawful act done by the employee of interest. An independent watchdog ‘‘§ 1024. Powers to provide information, cause information to for the federal judiciary will help its ‘‘(a) POWERS.—In carrying out the duties of be provided, or otherwise assist in an inves- members comply with the ethics rules the Office, the Inspector General shall have tigation regarding any possible violation of and promote credibility within the ju- the power to— Federal law or regulation, or misconduct, by dicial branch of government. Whistle- ‘‘(1) make investigations and reports; a judge, justice, or any other employee in the judicial branch, which may assist the In- blower protections for judiciary branch ‘‘(2) obtain information or assistance from any Federal, State, or local governmental spector General in the performance of duties employees will help keep the judiciary agency, or other entity, or unit thereof, in- under this chapter. accountable. The Judicial Trans- cluding all information kept in the course of ‘‘(b) CIVIL ACTION.—An employee injured parency and Ethics Enhancement Act business by the Judicial Conference of the by a violation of subsection (a) may, in a will not only help ensure continued United States, the judicial councils of cir- civil action, obtain appropriate relief.’’. public confidence in our Federal courts cuits, the Administrative Office of the (b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMEND- United States Courts, and the United States MENT.—The table of chapters for part III of and keep them beyond reproach, it will title 28, United States Code, is amended by strengthen our judicial branch. Sentencing Commission; ‘‘(3) require, by subpoena or otherwise, the adding at the end the following: Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ‘‘60. Inspector General for the judi- sent that the text of the bill be printed attendance and testimony of such witnesses, and the production of such books, records, cial branch ...... 1021’’. in the RECORD. correspondence, memoranda, papers, and There being no objection, the text of documents, which subpoena, in the case of By Mr. NELSON (for himself and the bill was ordered to be printed in contumacy or refusal to obey, shall be en- Mr. MARKEY): the RECORD, as follows: forceable by civil action; S. 1430. A bill to improve the ability S. 1418 ‘‘(4) administer to or take from any person of the National Oceanic and Atmos- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- an oath, affirmation, or affidavit; pheric Administration, the Coast resentatives of the United States of America in ‘‘(5) employ such officers and employees, Guard, and costal States to sustain Congress assembled, subject to the provisions of title 5, governing healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems appointments in the competitive service, and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. by maintaining and sustaining their This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Judicial the provisions of chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to clas- capabilities relating to oil spill pre- Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act paredness, prevention, response, and of 2015’’. sification and General Schedule pay rates; ‘‘(6) obtain services as authorized by sec- for other purposes; to the Committee SEC. 2. INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR THE JUDICIAL BRANCH. tion 3109 of title 5 at daily rates not to ex- on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- (a) ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES.—Part III ceed the equivalent rate for a position at tation. of title 28, United States Code, is amended by level IV of the Executive Schedule under sec- Mr. NELSON. Mr. President, today adding at the end the following: tion 5315 of such title; and the U.S. Coast Guard and the National ‘‘(7) the extent and in such amounts as ‘‘CHAPTER 60—INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra- may be provided in advance by appropria- THE JUDICIAL BRANCH tions Acts, to enter into contracts and other tion are responding to yet another oil- ‘‘Sec. arrangements for audits, studies, analyses, spill in the water. In a moment, I will ‘‘1021. Establishment. and other services with public agencies and bring out a photograph which shows ‘‘1022. Appointment, term, and removal of In- with private persons, and to make such pay- the fresh crude oil on the beach of spector General. ments as may be necessary to carry out the ‘‘1023. Duties. Refugio State Park in California. This ‘‘1024. Powers. duties of the Office. oilspill brings back the images from 5 ‘‘1025. Reports. ‘‘(b) CHAPTER 16 MATTERS.—The Inspector years ago of the oil-coated pelicans and ‘‘1026. Whistleblower protection. General shall not commence an investiga- tion under section 1023(1) until the denial of tar-stained beaches, which were once ‘‘§ 1021. Establishment a petition for review by the judicial council sugar white, covered with gooey mats ‘‘There is established for the judicial of the circuit under section 352(c) of this of oil from the Deepwater Horizon oil- branch of the Government the Office of In- title or upon referral or certification to the spill. Although the spill happened in spector General for the Judicial Branch (in Judicial Conference of the United States of 2010, a lot of that oil is still sloshing this chapter referred to as the ‘Office’). any matter under section 354(b) of this title. around out there in the gulf. ‘‘§ 1022. Appointment, term, and removal of ‘‘(c) LIMITATION.—The Inspector General Last week, the Department of the In- Inspector General shall not have the authority to— ‘‘(1) investigate or review any matter that terior told us that the oil leaking in ‘‘(a) APPOINTMENT.—The head of the Office is directly related to the merits of a decision the gulf since 2004 from Taylor Energy shall be the Inspector General, who shall be wells could continue for a century or appointed by the Chief Justice of the United or procedural ruling by any judge, justice, or States after consultation with the majority court; or more ‘‘if left unchecked.’’ and minority leaders of the Senate and the ‘‘(2) punish or discipline any judge, justice, This is the oilspill that just happened Speaker and minority leader of the House of or court. in the last few days. It is fresh crude, Representatives. ‘‘§ 1025. Reports and it is on the beach in California. Of ‘‘(b) TERM.—The Inspector General shall ‘‘(a) WHEN TO BE MADE.—The Inspector course, when I see this kind of picture, serve for a term of 4 years and may be re- General shall— it brings me back to that experience all appointed by the Chief Justice of the United ‘‘(1) make an annual report to the Chief of us on the gulf coast had 5 years ago, States for any number of additional terms. Justice and to Congress relating to the ac- and we wouldn’t wish that upon any- ‘‘(c) REMOVAL.—The Inspector General may tivities of the Office; and be removed from office by the Chief Justice ‘‘(2) make prompt reports to the Chief Jus- body. Remember, to begin with, they of the United States. The Chief Justice shall tice and to Congress on matters that may re- said, Oh, it is just a few hundred bar- communicate the reasons for any such re- quire action by the Chief Justice or Con- rels of oil, even though it was ruptured moval to both Houses of Congress. gress. 1 mile beneath the surface of the water.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 Then we got the streaming video. We Well, we found out, as a result of the We want dolphins rolling in the waves, actually put that video on my Web gulf oilspill, that even though just a not washing ashore, and we want sun- site. The chairman of the environment little oil reached Florida—Pensacola bathers on the beaches, not HAZMAT committee, Senator BOXER, put it up Beach was blackened, tar mats came workers. on her committee Web site. Once sci- into Pensacola Bay, Destin got oil on entists could see how much was flow- the beach, and some tar balls got as far By Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. ing, they could calculate, and then east as Panama City Beach. So people HELLER): they saw that it wasn’t going to be a saw those pictures of oil covering the S. 1436. A bill to require the Sec- few hundred or even a thousand barrels beach and they thought that was the retary of the Interior to take land into of oil a day; it was approaching some- entire State of Florida and they didn’t trust for certain Indian tribes, and for thing like 50 times that. come. For a whole season, the guests, other purposes; to the Committee on We know what, in fact, happened. Al- the visitors, the tourists did not come. Indian Affairs. most 5 million barrels of oil was So the motels were not filled and the Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- spilled. The court in Louisiana—the restaurants were not filled and the dry- imous consent that the text of the bill Federal court that is hearing this case cleaners, and all the ancillary busi- be printed in the RECORD. against BP—indeed has concluded that nesses associated with a tourism econ- There being no objection, the text of those who are going to be held respon- omy on the coast, they did not come. the bill was ordered to be printed in sible under the Oil Pollution Act of Now, there is also, obviously, the en- the RECORD, as follows: 1990 will be responsible for somewhere vironmental interests because we do S. 1436 around 4 million barrels. That is court- have a lot of the bays and estuaries and Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- decided. marsh grasses where critters spawn so resentatives of the United States of America in A lot of that oil is still out there. much of the marine life in the Gulf of Congress assembled, Yet, appallingly, today the economy Mexico, and it starts in these bays and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. and the environment of the State of estuaries. That is obviously a reason as This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Nevada Na- Florida are again under attack. I have well. But there is a special reason why tive Nations Land Act’’. just been informed that Senators from we have kept oil off our shores. SEC. 2. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY. Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas are Bottlenose dolphins in the gulf have In this Act, the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means seeking to invite oil rigs within 50 been dying at unprecedented rates over the Secretary of the Interior. miles of Florida’s coastline. the last 5 years. This is one of those SEC. 3. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN Now, of course, that goes against all sick dolphins. So from the BP spill, TRUST FOR CERTAIN INDIAN logic. It is certainly not what the peo- TRIBES. science is showing, in fact, what we in- ple of Florida want and it is not what (a) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN tuitively knew. And just yesterday, a the Department of the Interior has said TRUST FOR THE FORT MCDERMITT PAIUTE AND team of scientists confirmed the Deep- is appropriate or necessary under the SHOSHONE TRIBE.— next 5-year leasing plan. water Horizon oilspill contributed to (1) DEFINITION OF MAP.—In this subsection, Florida is a unique State. This is a the highest number of dead bottlenose the term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation Expan- photo of a dead dolphin covered with dolphin strandings on record in the northern Gulf of Mexico. sion Act’’, dated February 21, 2013, and on oil that is just another casualty of file and available for public inspection in the what we are seeing that is happening So it certainly makes little sense that we would seek more drilling in appropriate offices of the Bureau of Land this week. Management. even riskier areas when we are still The reason I am here today with (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid these Senators who are threatening picking up the pieces from the last existing rights, all right, title, and interest Florida is because in 2006, in a bipar- major oilspill. of the United States in and to the land de- tisan way, the other Senator from Today, I am introducing legislation scribed in paragraph (3)— Florida, Mr. Martinez, a Republican, that implements many of the hard les- (A) is held in trust by the United States for and I, a Democrat, joined together to sons learned in the wake of the Deep- the benefit of the Fort McDermitt Paiute water Horizon BP oilspill. This legisla- and Shoshone Tribe; and put in law that the Outer Continental (B) shall be part of the reservation of the Shelf off Florida is off-limits to oil tion is going to make sure that NOAA and the Coast Guard have the tools to Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe. drilling. We were successful in doing (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- that, even though no other Outer Con- prevent, to prepare for, and to respond ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- tinental Shelf off the United States is to marine oilspills. mately 19,094 acres of land administered by off-limits. In the administration’s 5- The bill is going to give gulf coast the Bureau of Land Management as gen- year plans, they have complied with communities a seat at the table in the erally depicted on the map as ‘‘Reservation that because the off-limits to oil drill- decisions about oil drilling that affects Expansion Lands’’. ing is until the year 2022. Therefore, in their way of life. It will strengthen (b) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN TRUST FOR THE SHOSHONE PAIUTE TRIBES.— the next 5-year plan, from 2017 to 2022, State-level planning for oilspills or (1) DEFINITION OF MAP.—In this subsection, the administration honored that. It is, seismic exploration. But, most impor- tantly, the bill will protect Florida the term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled after all, the law. ‘‘Mountain City Administrative Site Pro- But why is Florida different than from Big Oil’s reach by keeping the posed Acquisition’’, dated July 29, 2013, and others? Well, in the first place, there is eastern Gulf of Mexico off-limits be- on file and available for public inspection in no oil off of Florida. People think of yond 2022 and in statute until 2027. the appropriate offices of the Forest Service. where the oil is. It is off of Louisiana. Back in 2006, we passed the bipar- (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid The sediment came down the Mis- tisan Gulf of Mexico Energy Security existing rights, all right, title, and interest sissippi River for millions of years and Act. In that act, that is what we did in of the United States in and to the land de- was compacted by the Earth’s crust, establishing this off-limits in law. But scribed in paragraph (3)— now, some of our neighboring States, (A) is held in trust by the United States for and that formed these oil deposits. the benefit of the Shoshone Paiute Tribes of There is a lot of oil in the central Gulf at the behest of Big Oil, are trying to the Duck Valley Indian Reservation; and of Mexico and, indeed, that is what is drill again and to drill off of Florida. (B) shall be part of the reservation of the happening. A lot of oil is being pro- We are going to do everything we can Shoshone Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley duced there. That is the first reason. to make sure we don’t lose another Indian Reservation. There is not oil off of Florida. tourism season. We are going to do ev- (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- But there are other reasons, not the erything we can to make sure we don’t ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- least of which is of all the Gulf Coast lose an entire year for our recreational mately 82 acres of land administered by the States, Florida has the most beaches fishermen, charter boat fishermen, as Forest Service as generally depicted on the map as ‘‘Proposed Acquisition Site’’. and, therefore, the economy is directly well as the commercial fishermen. (c) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN charged with the fact of having those Drilling off the coast is not what the TRUST FOR THE SUMMIT LAKE PAIUTE TRIBE.— pristine, sugary white beaches as such people of Florida want. We want fish- (1) DEFINITION OF MAP.—In this section, the an attraction for our guests to come to ing vessels hauling in prize catches, term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Sum- Florida and enjoy nature’s seaside. not Coast Guard vessels skimming oil. mit Lake Indian Reservation Conveyance’’,

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3243 dated February 28, 2013, and on file and avail- erally depicted on the map as ‘‘Reservation they are made by other financial insti- able for public inspection in the appropriate Expansion Lands’’. tutions—therefore exempting these offices of the Bureau of Land Management. SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATION. loans from the business lending cap. In (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid (a) SURVEY.—Not later than 180 days after doing so, this legislation would in- existing rights, all right, title, and interest the date of enactment of this Act, the Sec- of the United States in and to the land de- retary shall complete a survey of the bound- crease the availability of business cap- scribed in paragraph (3)— ary lines to establish the boundaries of the ital, providing greater opportunities (A) is held in trust by the United States for land taken into trust for each Indian tribe for small businesses to receive credit the benefit of the Summit Lake Paiute under section 3. union loans to help them continue to Tribe; and (b) USE OF TRUST LAND.— grow and expand, create jobs and sup- (B) shall be part of the reservation of the (1) GAMING.—Land taken into trust under port our local economies. Summit Lake Paiute Tribe. section 3 shall not be eligible, or considered I am hopeful that this legislation will (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- to have been taken into trust, for class II be received by colleagues for what it is: ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- gaming or class III gaming (as those terms mately 941 acres of land administered by the are defined in section 4 of the Indian Gaming a simple step to help ensure America’s Bureau of Land Management as generally de- Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2703)). small businesses have access to the fuel picted on the map as ‘‘Reservation Convey- (2) THINNING; LANDSCAPE RESTORATION.— they need to power our economy. It is ance Lands’’. With respect to the land taken into trust my hope that the Senate will pass this (d) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN under section 3, the Secretary, in consulta- legislation swiftly. TRUST FOR THE RENO-SPARKS INDIAN COL- tion and coordination with the applicable In- Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- ONY.— dian tribe, may carry out any fuel reduction sent that the text of the bill be printed (1) DEFINITION OF MAP.—In this subsection, and other landscape restoration activities, in the RECORD. the term ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled including restoration of sage grouse habitat, ‘‘Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Expansion’’, on the land that is beneficial to the Indian There being no objection, the text of dated June 11, 2014, and on file and available tribe and the Bureau of Land Management. the bill was ordered to be printed in for public inspection in the appropriate of- the RECORD, as follows: fices of the Bureau of Land Management. By Mr. WYDEN: S. 1440 (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid S. 1440. A bill to amend the Federal Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- existing rights, all right, title, and interest Credit Union Act to exclude a loan se- of the United States in and to the land de- resentatives of the United States of America in scribed in paragraph (3)— cured by a non-owner occupied 1- to 4- Congress assembled, (A) is held in trust by the United States for family dwelling from the definition of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the benefit of the Reno-Sparks Indian Col- a member business loan, and for other This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Credit Union ony; and purposes; to the Committee on Bank- Residential Loan Parity Act’’. (B) shall be part of the reservation of the ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. SEC. 2. TREATMENT OF A NON-OWNER OCCUPIED Reno-Sparks Indian Colony. Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, most of 1- TO 4-FAMILY DWELLING. (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- us have heard the metaphor that small (a) REMOVAL FROM MEMBER BUSINESS LOAN ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- businesses are the engines that power LIMITATION.—Section 107A(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Federal Credit Union Act (12 U.S.C. mately 13,434 acres of land administered by our economy. What we don’t hear peo- the Bureau of Land Management as gen- 1757a(c)(1)(B)(i)) is amended by striking erally depicted on the map as ‘‘RSIC Amend- ple talk about as much is the fuel that ‘‘that is the primary residence of a member’’. ed Boundary’’. feeds the engines: capital. Without cap- (b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in (e) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN ital, entrepreneurs cannot see their this Act or the amendment made by this Act TRUST FOR THE PYRAMID LAKE PAIUTE ideas to fruition, successful business shall preclude the National Credit Union Ad- TRIBE.— owners cannot expand to meet the ministration from treating an extension of (1) MAP.—In this subsection, the term needs of the market, and eager job credit that is fully secured by a lien on a 1- ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Pyramid seekers must take their skills else- to 4-family dwelling that is not the primary Lake Indian Reservation Expansion’’, dated residence of a member as a member business April 13, 2015, and on file and available for where. Without capital, Main Street loan for purposes other than the member public inspection in the appropriate offices falters. business loan limitation requirements under of the Bureau of Land Management. Today, more than 7 years after the section 107A of the Federal Credit Union Act (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid start of the Great Recession and many (12 U.S.C. 1757a). existing rights, all right, title, and interest policy reforms later, access to capital of the United States in and to the land de- remains a challenge that stands in the By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and scribed in paragraph (3)— way of small business growth, eco- Mr. MERKLEY): (A) is held in trust by the United States for nomic development and job creation in S. 1448. A bill to designate the Frank the benefit of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary in the Tribe; and Oregon and across the country. Despite (B) shall be part of the reservation of the this, government regulation continues State of Oregon; to the Committee on Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe. to tie the hands of many potential Energy and Natural Resources. (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- lenders; namely, credit unions. Accord- Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, today I ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- ing to some estimates, credit unions am introducing a bill to honor my mately 6,357 acres of land administered by could lend an additional $16 billion to friend Frank Moore, an Oregonian, the Bureau of Land Management as gen- small businesses, helping them create World War II veteran, husband to erally depicted on the map as ‘‘Reservation nearly 150,000 new jobs in just 1 year if Jeanne, father, avid fly fisherman, and Expansion Lands’’. tireless conservationist. (f) CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO BE HELD IN Congress loosened restraints on credit TRUST FOR THE DUCKWATER SHOSHONE union business lending. Frank Moore can be found standing TRIBE.— With this in mind, I am pleased to in- in the North Umpqua River in Oregon, (1) MAP.—In this subsection, the term troduce today the Credit Union Resi- wearing waders and casting his fly fish- ‘‘map’’ means the map entitled ‘‘Duckwater dential Loan Parity Act, which would ing reel, for hours. He is a legendary Reservation Expansion’’, dated January 12, increase access to capital by exempting presence on the River, even at 91 years 2015, and on file and available for public in- certain loans from the member busi- young. A pastime he picked up from his spection in the appropriate offices of the Bu- ness lending cap imposed on credit father, fly fishing has been a business reau of Land Management. (2) CONVEYANCE OF LAND.—Subject to valid unions. Currently, loans made for one- and a hobby for Frank for nearly his existing rights, all right, title, and interest to four-person, non-owner occupied entire life. Not only has he enjoyed the of the United States in and to the land de- housing are treated as business loans fishing and scenery on Oregon’s rivers scribed in paragraph (3)— when they are made by credit unions. for decades, Frank’s love of Oregon and (A) is held in trust by the United States for As such, these types of loans count his tireless work to conserve our the benefit of the Duckwater Shoshone against a credit union’s business lend- state’s fish habitats and rivers adds up Tribe; and ing cap, and thereby limit a credit to a rich legacy that sets the standard (B) shall be part of the reservation of the union’s ability to provide loans to for generations to come. Frank served Duckwater Shoshone Tribe. (3) DESCRIPTION OF LAND.—The land re- small businesses. My legislation would on the State of Oregon Fish and Wild- ferred to in paragraph (2) is the approxi- address this issue by allowing credit life Commission and has received the mately 31,269 acres of land administered by unions to treat these types of loans as National Wildlife Federation Conserva- the Bureau of Land Management as gen- residential loans—as they are when tionist of the Year award and the Wild

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The Frank Moore (b) MAP; LEGAL DESCRIPTION.— temporary road not later than the earlier Wild Steelhead Sanctuary will serve as (1) IN GENERAL.—As soon as practicable of— a tribute to the many outstanding ac- after the date of enactment of this Act, the (A) the date that is 2 years after the date Secretary shall prepare a map and legal de- on which the activity for which the tem- complishments of Frank, both on and scription of the Sanctuary. off the river. porary road was constructed is completed; (2) FORCE OF LAW.—The map and legal de- and It is my honor to introduce this bill scription prepared under paragraph (1) shall (B) the date that is 1 year after the date on today with my colleague from Oregon have the same force and effect as if included which the vegetation management project is Senator MERKLEY on behalf of this ex- in this Act, except that the Secretary may completed. traordinary Oregonian. correct clerical and typographical errors in (4) NO NEW ROADS.—The Secretary shall the map and legal description. prohibit— Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- (3) AVAILABILITY.—The map and legal de- sent that the text of the bill be printed (A) any new system or nonsystem road scription prepared under paragraph (1) shall within the Sanctuary and key watersheds in the RECORD. be on file and available for public inspection under the plan entitled ‘‘Northwest Forest There being no objection, the text of in the appropriate offices of the Forest Serv- Plan 1994 Record of Decision for Amend- the bill was ordered to be printed in ice. ments to Forest Service and Bureau of Land (c) ADMINISTRATION.—Subject to valid ex- the RECORD, as follows: Management Planning Documents Within isting rights, the Sanctuary shall be admin- the Range of the Northern Spotted Owl’’ S. 1448 istered by the Secretary— after the date of enactment of this Act, ex- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- (1) in accordance with all laws (including cept as the Secretary determines to be nec- resentatives of the United States of America in regulations) applicable to the National For- essary, if the Secretary determines that no Congress assembled, est System; and practicable alternative exists, and subject to (2) in a manner that— SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. the availability of appropriations; and (A) protects, preserves, and enhances the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Frank (B) the construction of any new road in natural character, scientific use, and the bo- any roadless area in the Sanctuary. Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary Designa- tanical, recreational, ecological, fish and tion Act’’. wildlife, scenic, drinking water, and cultural f SEC. 2. FINDINGS. values of the Sanctuary; SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS Congress finds that— (B) protects and seeks to enhance the wild (1) Frank Moore has committed his life to salmonid resources of the Sanctuary; family, friends, his country, and fly fishing; (C) maintains or enhances the watershed as (2) Frank Moore is a World War II veteran a thermal refuge for wild salmonids; and SENATE RESOLUTION 183—CALL- who stormed the beaches of Normandy along (D) preserves opportunities for primitive ING FOR SUSPENSION OF CON- with 150,000 troops during the D-Day Allied recreation. STRUCTION OF ARTIFICIAL LAND invasion and was awarded the Chevalier of (d) FISH AND WILDLIFE.—Nothing in this FORMATIONS ON ISLANDS, the French Legion of Honor for his bravery; section affects the jurisdiction or respon- REEFS, SHOALS, AND OTHER sibilities of the State with respect to fish (3) Frank Moore returned home after the FEATURES OF THE SPRATLY IS- war, started a family, and pursued his pas- and wildlife in the State. sion of fishing on the winding rivers in Or- (e) ADJACENT MANAGEMENT.—Nothing in LANDS AND FOR A PEACEFUL egon; this section creates any protective perimeter AND MULTILATERAL RESOLU- (4) as the proprietor of the Steamboat Inn or buffer zone around the Sanctuary. TION TO THE SOUTH CHINA SEA along the North Umpqua River in Oregon for (f) PROTECTION OF TRIBAL RIGHTS.—Nothing TERRITORIAL DISPUTE in this section diminishes any treaty rights nearly 20 years, Frank Moore, along with his Mr. SCHATZ (for himself, Mr. wife Jeanne, shared his love of fishing, the of an Indian tribe. flowing river, and the great outdoors, with (g) WITHDRAWAL.—Subject to valid existing MCCAIN, and Mr. SULLIVAN) submitted visitors from all over the United States and rights, the Federal land within the bound- the following resolution; which was re- the world; aries of the Sanctuary river segments des- ferred to the Committee on Foreign (5) Frank Moore has spent most of his life ignated by subsection (a) is withdrawn from Relations: all forms of— fishing the vast rivers of Oregon, during S. RES. 183 which time he has contributed significantly (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under Whereas the United States Government to efforts to conserve fish habitats and pro- the public land laws; strongly supports the peaceful resolution of tect river health, including serving on the (2) location, entry, and patent under the territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdictional State of Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commis- mining laws; and disputes in the South China Sea; sion; (3) disposition under all laws relating to Whereas the South China Sea includes crit- (6) Frank Moore has been recognized for mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral ical sea lines of communication and com- his conservation work with the National materials. merce between the Pacific and Indian Wildlife Federation Conservationist of the (h) USES.—The Secretary shall only allow oceans; Year award, the Wild Steelhead Coalition uses of the Sanctuary that are consistent Whereas the United States Government Conservation Award, and his 2010 induction with the purposes and values for which the has a national interest in freedom of naviga- into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame; Sanctuary is established. (i) USE OF MOTORIZED VEHICLES.— tion and overflight in the South China Sea, and (1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in as provided for by customary principles of (7) in honor of the many accomplishments paragraph (2), the use of motorized vehicles international law; of Frank Moore, both on and off the river, within the Sanctuary shall be limited to Whereas the United States Government is approximately 104,000 acres of Forest Service roads allowed by the Secretary for the use of also committed to upholding internationally land in Oregon should be designated as the motorized vehicles. lawful uses of the high seas and the Exclu- ‘‘Frank Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary’’. (2) OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE.—Notwith- sive Economic Zones as well as to the related SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. standing paragraph (1), the Secretary may rights and freedoms in other maritime zones, In this Act: allow off-road vehicle use in designated por- including the rights of innocent passage, (1) MAP.—The term ‘‘Map’’ means the map tions of the Sanctuary if the use is con- transit passage, and archipelagic sea lanes entitled ‘‘O&C Land Grant Act of 2014: Frank sistent with the purposes and values for passage consistent with customary inter- Moore Wild Steelhead Sanctuary’’ and dated which the Sanctuary was designated. national law; November 3, 2014. (j) ROADS.— Whereas the United States has an interest (2) SANCTUARY.—The term ‘‘Sanctuary’’ (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, to the in encouraging and supporting the nations of means the Frank Moore Wild Steelhead maximum extent practicable, shall decrease the region to work collaboratively and dip- Sanctuary designated by section 4(a). the total mileage of system roads that are lomatically to resolve disputes without coer- (3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ operational in the Sanctuary to a quantity cion, intimidation, threats, or the use of means the Secretary of Agriculture, acting less than the quantity of mileage in exist- force; through the Chief of the Forest Service. ence on the date of enactment of this Act. Whereas the United States further sup- (4) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ means the (2) PRIORITY.—The Secretary shall ports the efforts of states to resolve their State of Oregon. prioritize decreasing the mileage of the road disputes in accordance with international

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3245 law, including through internationally rec- Whereas, a March 16, 2015, image published tion of artificial land formations in the dis- ognized legal dispute settlement mecha- by the Center for Strategic and Inter- puted Spratly Islands; nisms, and urges the full implementation of national Studies showed that the Govern- (2) strongly urges all parties to maritime any decisions rendered by the relevant ment of the People’s Republic of China con- and territorial disputes in the region to re- courts and tribunals which are binding on structed a chain of artificial land forma- spect the status quo, exercise self-restraint them; tions, new structures, fortified sea walls, and in the conduct of activities that would un- Whereas the South China Sea potentially construction equipment along Mischief Reef, dermine stability or complicate or escalate contains great natural resources, and their an area claimed by the Philippines and with- disputes, refrain from inhabiting or garri- stewardship and responsible use offers im- in its Exclusive Economic Zone; soning presently uninhabited islands, reefs, mense potential benefit for generations to Whereas, in April 2015, the United States shoals, and other features, and refrain from come; Office of Naval Intelligence published a re- unilateral actions that cause permanent Whereas Brunei, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, port on the Chinese People’s Liberation physical change to the marine environment Vietnam, and the Philippines have overlap- Army Navy showing that the Government of in areas pending final delimitation; ping territorial, sovereignty, and jurisdic- the People’s Republic of China has reclaimed (3) urges the Government of the People’s tional claim to all or some of the Spratly Is- hundreds of acres of land at the seven fea- Republic of China to clarify the meaning of lands; tures it occupies in the Spratly Islands its ‘‘nine dash line’’ claim and the maritime Whereas, on January 23, 2013, the Phil- throughout 2014 and stated that China ‘‘ap- areas it claims within that space; ippines launched an arbitration process pears to be building much larger facilities (4) further urges the Government of the under an existing international mechanism that could support naval operations.’’; People’s Republic of China to clarify its in- challenging China’s claim of a ‘nine dash Whereas, on April 6, 2015, Secretary of De- tentions with respect to establishing ‘‘nec- line’ around the South China Sea; fense Ash Carter noted deep concerns regard- essary military defense’’ on reclaimed fea- Whereas, although the United States does ing some of the activities of the Government tures and condemns the militarization of dis- not take a position on competing territorial of the People’s Republic of China, including puted features; claims over land features and maritime ‘‘its behavior in places like the East and (5) supports efforts by parties to maritime boundaries of the Spratly Islands, it does South China Seas.’’; and territorial disputes to handle their dif- have a strong and long-standing interest in Whereas, on April 9, 2015, President Barack ferences in a constructive manner and pur- the manner in which disputes in the South Obama stated, ‘‘Where [the United States sue their claims through peaceful, diplo- China Sea are addressed and in the conduct gets] concerned with China is where it is not matic, and legitimate regional and inter- of the parties; necessarily abiding by international norms national arbitration mechanisms; Whereas, even while the Government of the and rules, and is using its size and muscle to (6) reaffirms the strong support of the People’s Republic of China has refused to force countries into subordinate positions. United States for the member states of participate in formal arbitration with the And that’s the concern we have around mari- ASEAN as they seek to develop a code of Government of the Philippines, it should time issues.’’; conduct of parties in the South China Sea comply with any international ruling on Whereas, on April 16, 2015, the Commander with the People’s Republic of China, and competing territorial claims with the Phil- of United States Pacific Command, Admiral urges China to enter into such negotiations ippines in the South China Sea; Locklear, stated that Chinese land reclama- in a serious manner; Whereas, in recent years, the Government tion activities in the South China Sea (7) supports efforts to strengthen regional of the People’s Republic of China has en- ‘‘would give them de facto control in peace- maritime domain awareness; gaged in unilateral land reclamation and time of much of the world’s most important (8) supports efforts to strengthen maritime construction activities in the Spratly Islands waterways’’; that China could place ‘‘long- partner capacity, including through the sale that undermines regional stability and is range detection radars’’ on the outposts in and transfer of technology that promotes counter to multilateral efforts for peaceful order to place more warships there; and that maritime domain awareness; and resolution of territorial, sovereignty, and ju- Southeast Asian nations are increasingly (9) supports the continuation of operations risdictional disputes in the South China Sea; worried that China’s new capabilities will by the United States Armed Forces in sup- Whereas, although other claimants to the allow it take de facto control of the sur- Spratly Islands have built small outposts rounding waters; port of freedom of navigation rights in inter- and have engaged in minor maintenance on Whereas adding a military dimension to national waters and air space in the South features they already occupy, in less than the territorial dispute exacerbates the risks China Sea. one year the Government of the People’s Re- of misperceptions, accidents, and other dan- f public of China has rapidly exceeded all pre- gerous incidents in the Spratly Islands; ceding activities and acted on a much larger Whereas, on April 9, 2015, Chinese Foreign SENATE RESOLUTION 184—EX- scale; Ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, was PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE Whereas, on November 4, 2002, the govern- quoted as saying, ‘‘After the construction, SENATE THAT CONVERSION ments of the member states of the Associa- the islands and reefs will be able to provide THERAPY, INCLUDING EFFORTS tion of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) all-round and comprehensive services to BY MENTAL HEALTH PRACTI- and the Government of the People’s Republic meet various civilian demands besides satis- TIONERS TO CHANGE THE SEX- of China signed a Declaration on the Conduct fying the need of necessary military de- of Parties in the South China Sea that, fense.’’; UAL ORIENTATION, GENDER among other things, declared, ‘‘The Parties Whereas ASEAN has promoted multilat- IDENTITY, OR GENDER EXPRES- undertake to exercise self-restraint in the eral talks on disputed areas without settling SION OF AN INDIVIDUAL, IS conduct of activities that would complicate the issue of sovereignty, and committed with DANGEROUS AND HARMFUL AND or escalate disputes and affect peace and sta- China in the 2002 Declaration on the Conduct SHOULD BE PROHIBITED FROM bility including, among others, refraining of Parties in the South China Sea to ‘‘reaf- BEING PRACTICED ON MINORS from action of inhabiting on the presently firm their respect for and commitment to uninhabited islands, reefs, shoals, cays, and the freedom of navigation in and over flight Mr. BOOKER (for himself, Mr. other features and to handle their differences above the South China Sea as provided for by BROWN, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. in a constructive manner.’’; the universally recognized principles of FRANKEN, Mr. MURPHY, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Whereas China’s land reclamation is esti- international law’’ and to ‘‘resolve their ter- Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. mated to cost the region’s littoral states ritorial and jurisdictional disputes by peace- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. WAR- $100,000,000 a year due to damage to the eco- ful means, without resorting to the threat or REN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. system and the degradation of fish stocks; use of force’’; HEINRICH, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. BOXER, Whereas, on March 23, 2015, satellite im- Whereas the reclamation activities of the agery showed the Government of the Peo- Government of the People’s Republic of Mr. UDALL, Ms. HIRONO, Ms. STABENOW, ple’s Republic of China building a concrete China threaten ASEAN unity and its multi- Mr. PETERS, Mr. CASEY, Mr. SCHATZ, runway on the Fiery Cross Reef that is ex- lateral efforts to promote peaceful reconcili- Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. CARDIN, and Mr. pected to be 10,000 feet long and give the Chi- ation of territorial, sovereignty, and juris- DURBIN) submitted the following reso- nese military the capability to land fighter dictional disputes in the Spratly Islands and lution; which was referred to the Com- jets and surveillance jets, which is desta- the broader South China Sea; and mittee on Health, Education, Labor, bilizing to regional peace and stability; Whereas, on January 28, 2015, Philippine and Pensions: Whereas satellite imagery also showed the Foreign Secretary Alberto del Rosario urged Government of the People’s Republic of ASEAN ‘‘to consider reaching out to the S. RES. 184 China unilaterally constructing island terri- international community to say to China Whereas being lesbian, gay, bisexual, tory on Subi Reef that, if connected, would that what it is doing is wrong—that it must transgender, or gender nonconforming is not support an additional airstrip; stop its reclamation activities at once’’: a disorder, disease, illness, deficiency, or Whereas satellite imagery also showed Now, therefore, be it shortcoming; that Woody Island and Duncan Island have Resolved, That the Senate— Whereas the development of all children grown significantly due to Chinese land rec- (1) condemns the Government of the Peo- and adolescents into healthy and productive lamation activities; ple’s Republic of China’s unilateral construc- adults is a priority of the United States and

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 ending prejudice and injustice based on sex- SENATE RESOLUTION 185—RECOG- presidential cabinet, and others have made ual orientation, gender identity, and gender NIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF significant contributions in both the Govern- nonconformity is a human rights issue; MAY 2015 AS ASIAN/PACIFIC ment and military of the United States; Whereas the American Academy of Pediat- AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Whereas the year 2015 marks several im- portant milestones for the Asian American rics, the American Counseling Association, AND AS AN IMPORTANT TIME TO the American Psychiatric Association, the and Pacific Islander community, including CELEBRATE THE SIGNIFICANT American Psychological Association, the the— American School Counselor Association, the CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN (1) 50th anniversary of the passage of the National Association of School Psycholo- AMERICANS AND PACIFIC IS- Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965 gists, and the National Association of Social LANDERS TO THE HISTORY OF (Public Law 89-236), landmark legislation Workers, together representing more than THE UNITED STATES that reversed restrictive immigration poli- 480,000 health and mental health profes- cies against immigrants from Asia; Ms. HIRONO (for herself, Mr. REID of (2) 40th anniversary of the end of the Viet- sionals, have all taken the position that ho- Nevada, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. KAINE, Mr. nam War; mosexuality is not a mental disorder and KIRK, Mr. HELLER, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. (3) 40th anniversary of the Southeast Asian thus is not something that needs to be or can CARDIN, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. GARDNER, diasporic communities in the United States; be ‘‘cured’’; (4) 30th anniversary of the mission aboard Whereas the American Psychological Asso- Mr. DURBIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. BROWN, Mr. FRANKEN, Mr. WYDEN, Mr. CASEY, the Space Shuttle Discovery of Ellison Shoji ciation, the American Psychiatric Associa- Onizuka, the first Asian American in space; Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. MARKEY, and Ms. tion, the National Association of Social and Workers, the American Counseling Associa- KLOBUCHAR) submitted the following (5) 25th anniversary of the date of enact- tion Governing Council, and the American resolution; which was considered and ment of Public Law 105-225, signed by Presi- Psychoanalytic Association have not found agreed to: dent George H. W. Bush, designating May to conversion therapy to be safe or effective; S. RES. 185 be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; Whereas several States have enacted or are Whereas the people of the United States Whereas the actions of the Hmong in Laos considering legislation and other measures join together each May to pay tribute to the in support of the United States during the to prohibit conversion therapy in children contributions of generations of Asian Ameri- Vietnam War saved the lives of countless and adolescents; and cans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched people of the United States; Whereas enacted State legislation to pro- the history of the United States; Whereas as a result of Hmong support of hibit conversion therapy in children and ado- Whereas the history of Asian Americans the United States, the Hmong were forced to lescents has been upheld as constitutional: and Pacific Islanders in the United States is leave Laos when the new communist regime Now, therefore, be it inextricably tied to the story of the United seized control of Laos; Resolved, States; Whereas May 14, 2015, marks the 40th anni- Whereas the Asian American and Pacific versary of the forced exit from Laos of SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Islander community is an inherently diverse Hmong people, many of whom later resettled This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Stop population, comprised of more than 45 dis- in the United States, following the with- Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2015’’. tinct ethnicities and more than 100 language drawal of United States troops from Viet- dialects; nam; SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING CON- Whereas, according to the Bureau of the Whereas, in 2015, the Congressional Asian VERSION THERAPY DIRECTED AT Census, the Asian American population grew Pacific American Caucus, a bicameral cau- MINORS. at a faster rate than any other racial or eth- cus of Members of Congress advocating on (a) CONVERSION THERAPY DEFINED.—In this nic group in the United States during the behalf of Asian Americans and Pacific Is- resolution, the term ‘‘conversion therapy’’— last decade, surging nearly 46 percent be- landers, is composed of 48 Members, includ- (1) means any practice by a licensed, cer- tween 2000 and 2010, a growth rate that is 4 ing 13 Members of Asian or Pacific Islander tified, or registered mental health provider, times the rate of the total population of the descent; health care provider, or counselor that seeks United States; Whereas in 2015, Asian Americans and Pa- or purports to impose change of the sexual Whereas, according to the 2010 decennial cific Islanders are serving in State and terri- census, there are approximately 17,300,000 torial legislatures across the United States orientation, gender identity, or gender ex- residents of the United States who identify in record numbers, including the States of pression of an individual, including reducing themselves as Asian and approximately Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Con- or eliminating sexual or romantic attrac- 1,200,000 residents of the United States who necticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, tions or feelings toward an individual of the identify themselves as Native Hawaiian or Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, same gender and efforts to change behaviors, other Pacific Islander, making up approxi- New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, gender identity, or gender expression; and mately 5.5 percent and 0.4 percent, respec- Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir- (2) does not include counseling— tively, of the total population of the United ginia, Washington, West Virginia, and the (A) that— States; territories of American Samoa, Guam, and (i) provides acceptance, support, and un- Whereas the month of May was selected for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana derstanding of an individual; Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month be- Islands; (ii) facilitates the coping, social support, cause the first immigrants from Japan ar- Whereas the number of Federal judges who and identity exploration and development of rived in the United States on May 7, 1843, are Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders an individual; and the first transcontinental railroad was doubled between 2001 and 2008 and more than (iii) provides developmentally appropriate completed on May 10, 1869, with substantial tripled between 2009 and 2015, reflecting a counseling for an individual undergoing gen- contributions from immigrants from China; commitment to diversity in the Federal judi- der transition; or Whereas section 102 of title 36, United ciary that has resulted in the confirmations (iv) provides sexual orientation- and gen- States Code, officially designates May as of high-caliber Asian American and Pacific der identity-neutral interventions to prevent Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and Islander judicial nominees; or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual requests that the President issue an annual Whereas there remains much to be done to practices; and proclamation calling on the people of the ensure that Asian Americans and Pacific Is- (B) that does not seek to change sexual ori- United States to observe Asian/Pacific Amer- landers have access to resources and a voice entation, gender identity, or gender expres- ican Heritage Month with appropriate pro- in the Government of the United States and sion. grams, ceremonies, and activities; continue to advance in the political land- Whereas Asian Americans and Pacific Is- scape of the United States; and (b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense landers, such as Daniel K. Inouye, a Medal of Whereas celebrating Asian/Pacific Amer- of the Senate that conversion therapy di- Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom re- ican Heritage Month provides the people of rected at minors is discredited and ineffec- cipient who as President Pro Tempore of the the United States with an opportunity to tive, has no legitimate therapeutic purpose, Senate was the highest-ranking Asian Amer- recognize the achievements, contributions, and is dangerous and harmful. ican government official in United States and history of Asian Americans and Pacific (c) STATE ENCOURAGEMENT.—The Senate history, Dalip Singh Saund, the first Asian Islanders, and to appreciate the challenges encourages each State to take steps to pro- American Congressman, Patsy T. Mink, the faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Island- tect minors from efforts that promote or first woman of color and the first Asian ers: Now, therefore, be it American woman to be elected to Congress, Resolved, That the Senate— promise to change sexual orientation, gender Hiram L. Fong, the first Asian American (1) recognizes the significance of May 2015 identity, or gender expression based on the Senator, Daniel K. Akaka, the first Senator as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month premise that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, of Native Hawaiian ancestry, Norman Y. Mi- and as an important time to celebrate the transgender, or gender nonconforming is a neta, the first Asian American member of a significant contributions of Asian Americans mental illness or developmental disorder presidential cabinet, Elaine L. Chao, the and Pacific Islanders to the history of the that can or should be cured. first Asian American woman member of a United States; and

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NATING THE WEEK OF MAY 17 Whereas bladder cancer symptoms, such as Res. 109, acknowledging and honoring brave THROUGH MAY 23, 2015, AS ‘‘NA- blood in the urine, are easily recognized, young men from Hawaii who enabled the however, many are unaware of the threat of United States to establish and maintain ju- TIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK’’ bladder cancer, often prolonging the time to risdiction in remote equatorial islands as Mr. INHOFE (for himself and Mrs. diagnosis; prolonged conflict in the Pacific led to World BOXER) submitted the following resolu- Whereas if diagnosed early, bladder cancer War II. tion; which was considered and agreed is treatable; f to: Whereas military veterans are twice as likely as nonveterans to be diagnosed with TEXT OF AMENDMENTS S. RES. 186 bladder cancer; Mr. CASEY (for himself and Whereas public works infrastructure, fa- Whereas women are often diagnosed at a SA 1436. cilities, and services are of vital importance later stage in the development of bladder Mr. MURPHY) submitted an amendment to the health, safety, and well-being of the cancer, and when diagnosed at the same intended to be proposed to amendment people of the United States; stage as men, women have a worse prognosis; SA 1221 proposed by Mr. HATCH to the Whereas the public works infrastructure, Whereas if diagnosis and treatment are de- bill H.R. 1314, to amend the Internal facilities, and services could not be provided layed, the life expectancy of an individual Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a without the dedicated efforts of public works with bladder cancer decreases; right to an administrative appeal relat- professionals, including engineers and ad- Whereas the quality of life of a person with ing to adverse determinations of tax- ministrators, who represent State and local bladder cancer will depend on future treat- exempt status of certain organizations; governments throughout the United States; ment and diagnosis developments, which will Whereas public works professionals design, rely on research advancements; which was ordered to lie on the table; build, operate, and maintain the transpor- Whereas there have been no new treat- as follows: tation systems, water infrastructure, sewage ments approved by the Food and Drug Ad- On page 44, line 9, insert before the end pe- and refuse disposal systems, public buildings, ministration for bladder cancer in over 10 riod the following: ‘‘, and does not violate and other structures and facilities that are years; the requirements of chapter 83 of title 41, vital to the people and communities of the Whereas research advancements for blad- United States Code (commonly known as the United States; and der cancer are limited by lack of awareness ‘Buy American Act’) or section 313 of title 23, Whereas understanding the role that public about the disease within the medical com- United States Code, or weaken or undermine infrastructure plays in protecting the envi- munity and general public; those requirements by allowing for waivers ronment, improving public health and safe- Whereas increased awareness will promote that would cause the closure of a domestic ty, contributing to economic vitality, and early diagnosis and increase the chances of manufacturer’’. enhancing the quality of life of every com- survival; munity of the United States is in the inter- Whereas increased awareness will bolster SA 1437. Mr. PERDUE (for Mr. est of the people of the United States: Now, public support of the disease and thus in- SCHATZ) proposed an amendment to the therefore, be it crease funding for innovative research and resolution S. Res. 109, acknowledging Resolved, That the Senate— the development of new treatment options and honoring brave young men from (1) designates the week of May 17 through and diagnostic tools; May 23, 2015, as ‘‘National Public Works Whereas traditionally on the first Satur- Hawaii who enabled the United States Week’’; day in May each year, survivors, caregivers, to establish and maintain jurisdiction (2) recognizes and celebrates the important and loved ones walk together throughout the in remote equatorial islands as pro- contributions that public works profes- United States to raise awareness of bladder longed conflict in the Pacific led to sionals make every day to improve— cancer; World War II; as follows: (A) the public infrastructure of the United Whereas the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Net- The preamble is amended— States; and work and its community of patients, care- (1) in the 10th whereas clause, by striking (B) the communities that public works pro- givers, and specialists seek— ‘‘March 30, 1935’’ and inserting ‘‘March 20, fessionals serve; and (1) to foster a community of hope and sup- 1935’’; (3) urges individuals and communities port; (2) in the 13th whereas clause, by striking (2) to fund and conduct research for inno- throughout the United States to join with ‘‘proclaimed’’ and inserting ‘‘established’’; vative treatments and diagnostic tools; and representatives of the Federal Government (3) in the 25th whereas clause, by striking and the American Public Works Association (3) to increase public awareness and under- standing of bladder cancer; and ‘‘distracted by’’ and inserting ‘‘otherwise fo- in activities and ceremonies that are de- cused on’’; and signed— Whereas May would be an appropriate (4) in the 27th whereas clause— (A) to pay tribute to the public works pro- month to designate as ‘‘National Bladder (A) by striking ‘‘Jarvis and Enderbury’’ fessionals of the United States; and Cancer Awareness Month’’: Now, therefore, and inserting ‘‘Enderbury and Jarvis’’; and (B) to recognize the substantial contribu- be it (B) by striking ‘‘on February 9’’ and insert- Resolved, That the Senate— tions that public works professionals make ing ‘‘ from February 7 to 9’’. to the United States. (1) supports the designation of May 2015, as ‘‘National Bladder Cancer Awareness f f Month’’; AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO (2) supports the goals and ideals of Na- SENATE RESOLUTION 187—EX- MEET PRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE tional Bladder Cancer Awareness Month; and (3) calls on the people of the United States, DESIGNATION OF THE MONTH OF COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND interested groups, and affected persons— FORESTRY MAY 2015, AS ‘‘NATIONAL BLAD- (A) to promote awareness of bladder cancer DER CANCER AWARENESS Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask and to foster understanding of the impact of unanimous consent that the Com- MONTH’’ the disease on patients and their families mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. and caregivers; (B) to take an active role in the fight to Forestry be authorized to meet during ISAKSON, and Mr. SCHATZ) submitted end bladder cancer; and the session of the Senate on May 21, the following resolution; which was (C) to observe National Bladder Cancer 2015, at 10 a.m., in room 328A of the considered and agreed to: Awareness Month with appropriate cere- Russell Senate Office Building. S. RES. 187 monies and activities. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas 500,000 families in the United f objection, it is so ordered. States live with bladder cancer; AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES Whereas more than 74,000 people are ex- Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask pected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer PROPOSED and 16,000 will die due to the disease in 2015 SA 1436. Mr. CASEY (for himself and Mr. unanimous consent that the Com- alone; MURPHY) submitted an amendment intended mittee on Armed Services be author- Whereas bladder cancer affects people of to be proposed to amendment SA 1221 pro- ized to meet during the session of the all ages and backgrounds and is among the posed by Mr. HATCH to the bill H.R. 1314, to Senate on May 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Capt. Francis D. Morley objection, it is so ordered. Capt. Cathal S. O’Connor Mr. FRANKEN. Mr. President, I ask Capt. Jeffrey E. Trussler COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN unanimous consent that my counsel Capt. William W. Wheeler, III AFFAIRS detailee, Samantha Chaifetz, be grant- IN THE AIR FORCE Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask ed floor privileges for the remainder of unanimous consent that the Com- The following named officer for appoint- this session of Congress. ment in the United States Air Force to the mittee on Banking, Housing, and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without grade indicated while assigned to a position Urban Affairs be authorized to meet objection, it is so ordered. of importance and responsibility under title during the session of the Senate on Mr. MURPHY. Mr. President, I ask 10, U.S.C section 601: May 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., to conduct a unanimous consent that Amanda Clin- To be lieutenant general hearing entitled ‘‘The Financial Regu- ton, a fellow in my office, be granted Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren latory Improvement Act of 2015.’’ floor privileges for the remainder of IN THE MARINE CORPS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the calendar year. The following named officer for appoint- objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment in the United States Marine Corps to COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND objection, it is so ordered. the grade indicated while assigned to a posi- TRANSPORTATION f tion of importance and responsibility under Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask title 10, U.S.C., section 601: unanimous consent that the Com- EXECUTIVE SESSION To be lieutenant general mittee on Commerce, Science, and Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana Transportation be authorized to meet EXECUTIVE CALENDAR IN THE ARMY during the session of the Senate on The following Army National Guard of the May 21, 2015, at 10:15 a.m., in room SR– Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask United States officer for appointment in the 253 of the Russell Senate Office Build- unanimous consent that the Senate Reserve of the Army to the grade indicated ing. proceed to executive session to con- under title 10, U.S.C., sections 12203 and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sider the following nominations: Cal- 12211: objection, it is so ordered. endar Nos. 115 through 122, and all To be major general nominations placed on the Secretary’s COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers desk in the Air Force, Army, Marine Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask IN THE NAVY Corps, and Navy; that the nominations unanimous consent that the Com- The following named officer for appoint- be confirmed; that the motions to re- mittee on Foreign Relations be author- ment in the United States Navy to the grade consider be considered made and laid ized to meet during the session of the indicated while assigned to a position of im- upon the table with no intervening ac- Senate on May 21, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. portance and responsibility under title 10, tion or debate; that no further motions U.S.C., section 601: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without be in order; that any statements re- objection, it is so ordered. To be vice admiral lated to the nominations be printed in Rear Adm. John N. Christenson COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND the Record; that the President be im- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS The following named officer for appoint- mediately notified of the Senate’s ac- ment in the United States Navy to the grade Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask tions, and the Senate then resume leg- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: unanimous consent that the Com- islative session. To be rear admiral (lower half) mittee on Homeland Security and Gov- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ernmental Affairs be authorized to Capt. Shoshana S. Chatfield objection, it is so ordered. The following named officer for appoint- meet during the session of the Senate The nominations considered and con- on May 21, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct ment as the Judge Advocate General of the firmed are as follows: Navy and for appointment in the United a hearing entitled ‘‘Understanding IN THE NAVY States Navy to the grade indicated while America’s Long-Term Fiscal Picture.’’ The following named officers for appoint- serving as the Judge Advocate General under The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ment in the United States Navy to the grade title 10, U.S.C., section 5148: objection, it is so ordered. indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: To be vice admiral COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY To be rear admiral Rear Adm. James W. Crawford, III Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Rear Adm. (1h) John D. Alexander NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S unanimous consent that the Com- Rear Adm. (1h) Ronald A. Boxall DESK mittee on the Judiciary be authorized Rear Adm. (1h) Robert P. Burke IN THE AIR FORCE to meet during the session of the Sen- Rear Adm. (1h) Matthew J. Carter PN95–2 AIR FORCE nomination of RHYS ate on May 21, 2015, at 10:15 a.m., in the Rear Adm. (1h) Christopher W. Grady WILLIAM HUNT, which was received by the President’s Room of the Capitol. Rear Adm. (1h) Michael E. Jabaley, Jr. Senate and appeared in the Congressional The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Rear Adm. (1h) Colin J. Kilrain Record of January 26, 2015. Rear Adm. (1h) Andrew L. Lewis objection, it is so ordered. PN248 AIR FORCE nominations (5) begin- Rear Adm. (1h) DeWolfe H. Miller ning JAMES D. BRANTINGHAM, and ending SELECT COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE Rear Adm. (1h) John P. Neagley GEORGE T. YOUSTRA, which nominations Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Rear Adm. (1h) Patrick A. Piercey were received by the Senate and appeared in unanimous consent that the Select Rear Adm. (1h) Charles A. Richard the Congressional Record of March 4, 2015. Committee on Intelligence be author- Rear Adm. (1h) Hugh D. Wetherald PN249 AIR FORCE nominations (429) begin- Rear Adm. (1h) Ricky L. Williamson ized to meet during the session of the ning RANDALL E. ACKERMAN, and ending Senate on May 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The following named officers for appoint- CLINTON R. ZUMBRUNNEN, which nomina- ment in the United States Navy to the grade The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without tions were received by the Senate and ap- indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: peared in the Congressional Record of March objection, it is so ordered. To be rear admiral (lower half) 4, 2015. SUBCOMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS, FORESTS, PN426 AIR FORCE nominations (2) begin- Capt. Eugene H. Black, III AND MINING ning JOSHUA D. BURGESS, and ending Capt. Dell D. Bull JAMES R. CANTU, which nominations were Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. President, I ask Capt. William D. Byrne, Jr. received by the Senate and appeared in the unanimous consent that the Com- Capt. Edward B. Cashman Congressional Record of April 30, 2015. mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Capt. Moises Deltoro, III PN427 AIR FORCE nomination of Michael Capt. Stephen C. Evans sources’ Subcommittee on Public I. Etan, which was received by the Senate Capt. Gregory J. Fenton Lands, Forests, and Mining be author- and appeared in the Congressional Record of Capt. John V. Fuller ized to meet during the session of the April 30, 2015. Senate on May 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m., in Capt. Michael P. Holland Capt. Hugh W. Howard, III IN THE ARMY room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- Capt. Jeffrey W. Hughes PN428 ARMY nomination of Erik D. fice Building. Capt. Thomas E. Ishee Masick, which was received by the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Capt. Stephen T. Koehler and appeared in the Congressional Record of objection, it is so ordered. Capt. Yancy B. Lindsey April 30, 2015.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3249 PN429 ARMY nominations (3) beginning PN449 NAVY nomination of Jared M. GEORGE P. KAZEN FEDERAL MUHAMMAD R. KHAWAJA, and ending Spilka, which was received by the Senate BUILDING AND UNITED STATES NIKALESH REDDY, which nominations and appeared in the Congressional Record of COURTHOUSE were received by the Senate and appeared in April 30, 2015. the Congressional Record of April 30, 2015. PN450 NAVY nomination of Francine The bill (S. 612) to designate the Fed- IN THE MARINE CORPS Segovia, which was received by the Senate eral building and United States court- PN80 MARINE CORPS nomination of and appeared in the Congressional Record of house located at 1300 Victoria Street in Henry C. Bodden, which was received by the April 30, 2015. Laredo, Texas, as the ‘‘George P. Kazen Senate and appeared in the Congressional PN451 NAVY nomination of Todd W. Mal- Federal Building and United States Record of January 13, 2015. lory, which was received by the Senate and Courthouse,’’ was ordered to be en- PN82 MARINE CORPS nomination of Wil- appeared in the Congressional Record of April 30, 2015. grossed for a third reading, was read liam E Lanham, which was received by the the third time, and passed, as follows: Senate and appeared in the Congressional f Record of January 13, 2015. S. 612 PN115 MARINE CORPS nomination of Re- LEGISLATIVE SESSION Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- becca L. Wilkinson, which was received by The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- resentatives of the United States of America in the Senate and appeared in the Congres- ate will now resume legislative session. Congress assembled, sional Record of January 26, 2015. SECTION 1. GEORGE P. KAZEN FEDERAL BUILD- PN122 MARINE CORPS nominations (42) f ING AND UNITED STATES COURT- beginning MATTHEW F. AMIDON, and end- HOUSE. ing JOHN A. WRIGHT, which nominations COURTHOUSE NAMING BILLS (a) DESIGNATION.—The Federal building were received by the Senate and appeared in Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask and United States courthouse located at 1300 the Congressional Record of January 26, 2015. unanimous consent that the Environ- Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, shall be PN151 MARINE CORPS nominations (6) be- ment and Public Works Committee be known and designated as the ‘‘George P. ginning MICHAEL J. CORRADO, and ending Kazen Federal Building and United States CRAIG C. ULLMAN, which nominations discharged from further consideration Courthouse’’. were received by the Senate and appeared in of H.R. 1690 and the Senate proceed to (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, the Congressional Record of January 29, 2015. its consideration and the consideration map, regulation, document, paper, or other PN152 MARINE CORPS nominations (211) of Calendar No. 64, S. 261, and Calendar record of the United States to the Federal beginning RORY L. ALDRIDGE, and ending No. 65, S. 612, en bloc. building and United States courthouse re- MARK D. ZIMMER, which nominations were The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to received by the Senate and appeared in the objection, it is so ordered. be a reference to the ‘‘George P. Kazen Fed- Congressional Record of January 29, 2015. There being no objection, the Senate eral Building and United States Court- IN THE NAVY house’’. proceeded to consider the bills en bloc. PN110 NAVY nomination of Miriam f Behpour, which was received by the Senate Mr. PERDUE. I further ask unani- and appeared in the Congressional Record of mous consent that the bills be read a NEW MEXICO NAVAJO WATER SET- January 26, 2015. third time and passed and the motions TLEMENT TECHNICAL CORREC- PN111 NAVY nomination of Thomas P. to reconsider be considered made and TIONS ACT Murphy, which was received by the Senate laid upon the table en bloc. and appeared in the Congressional Record of Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Senate January 26, 2015. objection, it is so ordered. PN147 NAVY nomination of Todd S. Le- proceed to the immediate consider- vant, which was received by the Senate and f ation of Calendar No. 81, S. 501. appeared in the Congressional Record of Jan- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The JOSEPH F. WEIS JR. UNITED uary 29, 2015. clerk will report the bill by title. STATES COURTHOUSE PN148 NAVY nomination of Jennifer L. The senior assistant legislative clerk Borstelmann, which was received by the Sen- The bill (H.R. 1690) to designate the read as follows: ate and appeared in the Congressional United States courthouse located at 700 Record of January 29, 2015. A bill (S. 501) to make technical correc- PN150 NAVY nomination of Robert S. Grant Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- tions to the Navajo water rights settlement Thompson, which was received by the Senate vania, as the ‘‘Joseph F. Weis Jr. in the State of New Mexico, and for other and appeared in the Congressional Record of United States Courthouse,’’ was or- purposes. January 29, 2015. dered to a third reading, was read the There being no objection, the Senate PN181 NAVY nomination of Melissa C. third time, and passed. proceeded to consider the bill. Austin, which was received by the Senate Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask and appeared in the Congressional Record of f unanimous consent that the bill be February 5, 2015. WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY, JR. PN438 NAVY nominations (50) beginning read a third time and passed and the ANTHONY S. ARDITO, and ending ROD- UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE motion to reconsider be considered ERICK D. WILSON, which nominations were The bill (S. 261) to designate the made and laid upon the table. received by the Senate and appeared in the United States courthouse located at 200 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Congressional Record of April 30, 2015. NW 4th Street in Oklahoma City, Okla- objection, it is so ordered. PN443 NAVY nomination of Garrett T. homa, as the William J. Holloway, Jr. The bill (S. 501) was ordered to be en- Pankow, which was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of United States Courthouse, was ordered grossed for a third reading, was read April 30, 2015. to be engrossed for a third reading, was the third time, and passed, as follows: PN444 NAVY nomination of William M. read the third time, and passed, as fol- S. 501 Walker, which was received by the Senate lows: Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- and appeared in the Congressional Record of S. 261 resentatives of the United States of America in April 30, 2015. Congress assembled, PN445 NAVY nomination of Christopher C. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. Meyer, which was received by the Senate and resentatives of the United States of America in This Act may be cited as the ‘‘New Mexico appeared in the Congressional Record of Congress assembled, Navajo Water Settlement Technical Correc- April 30, 2015. SECTION 1. WILLIAM J. HOLLOWAY, JR. UNITED PN446 NAVY nominations (2) beginning STATES COURTHOUSE. tions Act’’. JEFFREY G. BENTSON, and ending PAUL (a) DESIGNATION.—The United States court- SEC. 2. NAVAJO WATER SETTLEMENT. N. PORENSKY, which nominations were re- house located at 200 NW 4th Street in Okla- (a) DEFINITIONS.—Section 10302 of the Om- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the homa City, Oklahoma, shall be known and nibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 Congressional Record of April 30, 2015. designated as the ‘‘William J. Holloway, Jr. (43 U.S.C. 407 note; Public Law 111–11) is PN447 NAVY nomination of Kevin D. United States Courthouse’’. amended— Clarida, which was received by the Senate (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, (1) in paragraph (2), by striking and appeared in the Congressional Record of map, regulation, document, paper, or other ‘‘Arrellano’’ and inserting ‘‘Arellano’’; and April 30, 2015. record of the United States to the United (2) in paragraph (27), by striking ‘‘75–185’’ PN448 NAVY nomination of Brianna E. States courthouse referred to in subsection and inserting ‘‘75–184’’. Jackson, which was received by the Senate (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the (b) DELIVERY AND USE OF NAVAJO-GALLUP and appeared in the Congressional Record of ‘‘William J. Holloway, Jr. United States WATER SUPPLY PROJECT WATER.—Section April 30, 2015. Courthouse’’. 10603(c)(2)(A) of the Omnibus Public Land

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE S3250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 21, 2015 Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas William T. Miller, Superintendent 123 Stat. 1385) is amended— objection, it is so ordered. of Airways at the Department of Commerce, (1) in clause (i), by striking ‘‘Article III(c)’’ The clerk will report the resolution was appointed to lead the colonization and inserting ‘‘Articles III(c)’’; and by title. project, traveled to Hawaii in February 1935, met with Albert F. Judd, Trustee of Kameha- (2) in clause (ii)(II), by striking ‘‘Article The senior assistant legislative clerk III(c)’’ and inserting ‘‘Articles III(c)’’. meha Schools and the Bishop Museum, and (c) PROJECT CONTRACTS.—Section 10604(f)(1) read as follows: agreed that recent graduates and students of of the Omnibus Public Land Management A resolution (S. Res. 109) acknowledging the Kamehameha School for Boys would Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1391) and honoring brave young men from Hawaii make ideal colonists for the project; is amended by inserting ‘‘Project’’ before who enabled the United States to establish Whereas the ideal Hawaiian candidates ‘‘water’’. and maintain jurisdiction in remote equa- were candidates who could ‘‘fish in the na- (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— torial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pa- tive manner, swim excellently, handle a Section 10609 of the Omnibus Public Land cific led to World War II. boat, be disciplined, friendly, and unat- Management Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–11; There being no objection, the Senate tached’’; 123 Stat. 1395) is amended— proceeded to consider the resolution. Whereas on March 20, 1935, the United States Coast Guard Cutter Itasca departed (1) in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask (b), by striking ‘‘construction or rehabilita- from Honolulu Harbor in great secrecy with tion’’ each place it appears and inserting unanimous consent that the resolution 6 young Hawaiian men aboard, all recent ‘‘planning, design, construction, rehabilita- be agreed to; the Schatz amendment to graduates of Kamehameha Schools, and 12 tion,’’; the preamble be agreed to; the pre- furloughed Army personnel, whose purpose (2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ‘‘2 per- amble, as amended, be agreed to; and was to occupy the barren islands of Howland, cent’’ and inserting ‘‘4 percent’’; and the motions to reconsider be consid- Baker, and Jarvis in teams of 5 for 3 months; (3) in subsection (f)(1), by striking ‘‘4 per- ered made and laid upon the table with Whereas in June 1935, after a successful first tour, the furloughed Army personnel cent’’ and inserting ‘‘2 percent’’. no intervening action or debate. (e) AGREEMENT.—Section 10701(e) of the were ordered off the islands and replaced The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without with additional Kamehameha Schools alum- Omnibus Public Land Management Act of objection, it is so ordered. 2009 (Public Law 111–11; 123 Stat. 1400) is ni, thus leaving the islands under the exclu- amended in paragraphs (2)(A), (2)(B), and The resolution (S. Res. 109) was sive occupation of the 4 Native Hawaiians on (3)(A) by striking ‘‘and Contract’’ each place agreed to. each island; it appears. The amendment (No. 1437) was agreed Whereas the duties of the colonists while to, as follows: on the island were to record weather condi- f tions, cultivate plants, maintain a daily log, (Purpose: To amend the preamble) RECOGNIZING NATIONAL FOSTER record the types of fish that were caught, ob- The preamble is amended— serve bird life, and collect specimens for the CARE MONTH AS AN OPPOR- (1) in the 10th whereas clause, by striking Bishop Museum; TUNITY TO RAISE AWARENESS ‘‘March 30, 1935’’ and inserting ‘‘March 20, Whereas the successful year-long occupa- ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF 1935’’; tion by the colonists directly enabled Presi- CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE (2) in the 13th whereas clause, by striking dent Franklin D. Roosevelt to issue Execu- SYSTEM ‘‘proclaimed’’ and inserting ‘‘established’’; tive Order 7368 on May 13, 1936, which estab- (3) in the 25th whereas clause, by striking lished that the islands of Howland, Baker, Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask ‘‘distracted by’’ and inserting ‘‘otherwise fo- and Jarvis were under the jurisdiction of the unanimous consent that the HELP cused on’’; and United States; Committee be discharged from further (4) in the 27th whereas clause— Whereas multiple Federal agencies vied for consideration of and the Senate now (A) by striking ‘‘Jarvis and Enderbury’’ the right to administer the colonization proceed to the consideration of S. Res. and inserting ‘‘Enderbury and Jarvis’’; and project, including the Department of Com- 168. (B) by striking ‘‘on February 9’’ and insert- merce, the Department of the Interior, and ing ‘‘ from February 7 to 9’’. the Navy Department, but jurisdiction was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The preamble, as amended, was ultimately granted to the Department of the objection, it is so ordered. agreed to. Interior; The clerk will report the resolution The resolution, with its preamble, as Whereas under the Department of the Inte- by title. amended, reads as follows: rior, the colonization project emphasized The senior assistant legislative clerk weather data and radio communication, S. RES. 109 read as follows: which brought about the recruitment of a Whereas in the mid-19th century, the number of Asian radiomen and aerologists; A resolution (S. Res. 168) recognizing Na- Guano Islands Act (48 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.) en- Whereas under the Department of the Inte- tional Foster Care Month as an opportunity abled companies from the United States to rior, the colonization project also expanded to raise awareness about the challenges of mine guano from a number of islands in the beyond the Kamehameha Schools to include children in the foster care system, and en- Equatorial Pacific; Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians from other couraging Congress to implement policy to Whereas after several decades, when the schools in Hawaii; improve the lives of children in the foster guano was depleted, the companies aban- Whereas in March of 1938 the United States care system. doned mining activities, and the control of also claimed and colonized the islands of There being no objection, the Senate the islands by the United States diminished Canton and Enderbury, maintaining that the proceeded to consider the resolution. and left the islands vulnerable to exploi- colonization was in furtherance of commer- Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask tation by other nations; cial aviation and not for military purposes; unanimous consent that the resolution Whereas the Far East during the late 19th Whereas the risk of living on the remote be agreed to, the preamble be agreed century and early 20th century was charac- islands meant that emergency medical care terized by colonial conflicts and Japanese was not less than 5 days away, and the dis- to, and the motions to reconsider be expansionism; tance proved fatal for Carl Kahalewai, who laid upon the table. Whereas the 1930s marked the apex of the died on October 8, 1938, en route to Honolulu The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without sphere of influence of Imperial Japan in the after his appendix ruptured on Jarvis island; objection, it is so ordered. Far East; Whereas other life-threatening injuries oc- The resolution (S. Res. 168) was Whereas military and commercial interest curred, including in 1939, when Manuel Pires agreed to. in Central Pacific air routes between Aus- had appendicitis, and in 1941, when an explo- The preamble was agreed to. tralia and California led to a desire by the sion severely burned Henry Knell and (The resolution, with its preamble, is United States to claim the islands of Dominic Zagara; Howland, Baker, and Jarvis, although the Whereas in 1940, when the issue of dis- printed in the RECORD of May 5, 2015, ownership of the islands was unclear; continuing the colonization project was under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) Whereas in 1935, a secret Department of raised, the Navy acknowledged that the is- f Commerce colonization plan was instituted, lands were ‘‘probably worthless to commer- aimed at placing citizens of the United cial aviation’’ but advocated for ‘‘continued ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING States as colonists on the remote islands of occupation’’ because the islands could serve BRAVE YOUNG MEN FROM HAWAII Howland, Baker, and Jarvis; as ‘‘bases from a military standpoint’’; Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask Whereas to avoid conflicts with inter- Whereas although military interests justi- national law, which prevented colonization fied continued occupation of the islands, the unanimous consent that the Judiciary by active military personnel, the United colonists were never informed of the true na- Committee be discharged from further States sought the participation of fur- ture of the project, nor were the colonists consideration of S. Res. 109 and the loughed military personnel and Native Ha- provided with weapons or any other means of Senate proceed to its consideration. waiian civilians in the colonization project; self-defense;

VerDate Sep 11 2014 09:07 May 26, 2015 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 0624 Sfmt 0634 E:\RECORD15\MAY 15\S21MY5.REC S21MY5 DSKD7QTVN1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3251 Whereas in June of 1941, when much of Eu- onization project, which resulted in the The Chair, on behalf of the Vice rope was engaged in World War II and Impe- United States extending sovereignty into the President, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), rial Japan was establishing itself in the Pa- Equatorial Pacific; appoints the following Senator to the cific, the Commandant of the 14th Naval Dis- (3) recognizes the dedication to the United Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military trict recognized the ‘‘tension in the Western States and self-reliance demonstrated by the Pacific’’ and recommended the evacuation of young men, the majority of whom were Na- Academy: the Honorable JONI ERNST of the colonists, but his request was denied; tive Hawaiian, who left their homes and fam- Iowa (designee of the chairman of the Whereas on December 8, 1941, Howland Is- ilies in Hawaii to participate in the Equa- Committee on Armed Services). land was attacked by a fleet of Japanese torial Pacific colonization project; The Chair, on behalf of the Vice twin-engine bombers, and the attack killed (4) extends condolences on behalf of the President, pursuant to the provisions Hawaiian colonists Joseph Keliihananui and United States to the families of Carl of 20 U.S.C., sections 42 and 43, appoints Richard Whaley; Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Rich- the following Senators to the Board of Whereas in the ensuing weeks, Japanese ard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- submarine and military aircraft continued to the service of the United States; target the islands of Howland, Baker, and (5) honors the young men whose actions, tion: the Honorable JOHN BOOZMAN of Jarvis, jeopardizing the lives of the remain- sacrifices, and valor helped secure and main- Arkansas and the Honorable DAVID ing colonists; tain the jurisdiction of the United States PERDUE of Georgia. Whereas the United States Government over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean The Chair, on behalf of the Vice was unaware of the attacks on the islands, during the years leading up to and the President, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9355(a), and was otherwise focused on the entry of months immediately following the bombing appoints the following Senator to the the United States into World War II; of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Whereas the colonists demonstrated great States into World War II; and Academy: the Honorable CORY GARD- valor while awaiting retrieval; (6) extends to all of the colonists, and to Whereas the 4 colonists from Baker and the families of these exceptional young men, NER of Colorado (designee of the chair- the 2 remaining colonists from Howland were the deep appreciation of the people of the man of the Committee on Armed Serv- rescued on January 31, 1942, and the 8 colo- United States. ices). nists from Enderbury and Jarvis were res- The Chair, on behalf of the Vice f cued on February 7 to 9, 1942, 2 months after President, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), the initial attacks on Howland Island; Whereas on March 20, 1942, Harold L. Ickes, RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY appoints the following Senator to the Secretary of the Interior, sent letters of con- Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval dolence to the Keliihananui and Whaley fam- unanimous consent that the Senate Academy: the Honorable DAN SULLIVAN ilies stating that ‘‘[i]n your bereavement it now proceed to the en bloc consider- of Alaska (designee of the chairman of must be considerable satisfaction to know the Committee on Armed Services). that your brother died in the service of his ation of the following Senate resolu- f country’’; tions, which were submitted earlier Whereas during the 7 years of colonization, today: S. Res. 185, S. Res. 186, and S. ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015 more than 130 young men participated in the Res. 187. Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask project, the majority of whom were Hawai- There being no objection, the Senate ian, and all of whom made numerous sac- proceeded to consider the resolutions unanimous consent that when the Sen- rifices, endured hardships, and risked their en bloc. ate completes its business today, it ad- lives to secure and maintain the islands of Mr. PERDUE. Mr. President, I ask journ until 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 22; Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and that following the prayer and pledge, Enderbury on behalf of the United States, unanimous consent that the resolu- tions be agreed to, the preambles be the morning hour be deemed expired, and 3 young Hawaiian men made the ulti- the Journal of proceedings be approved mate sacrifice; agreed to, and the motions to recon- to date, and the time for the two lead- Whereas none of the islands, except for sider be laid upon the table en bloc. Canton, were ever used for commercial avia- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ers be reserved for their use later in tion, but the islands were used for military objection, it is so ordered. the day; that following leader remarks, purposes; The resolutions were agreed to. the Senate then resume consideration Whereas in July 1943, a military base was of H.R. 1314; finally, that all time dur- established on Baker Island, and its forces, The preambles were agreed to. (The resolutions, with their pre- ing the adjournment of the Senate which numbered over 2,000 members, partici- count postcloture on the bill. ambles, are printed in today’s RECORD pated in the Tarawa-Makin operation; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas in 1956, participants of the col- under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) onization project established an organization objection, it is so ordered. f called ‘‘Hui Panala’au’’, which was estab- f lished to preserve the fellowship of the APPOINTMENTS ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. group, to provide scholarship assistance, and ‘‘to honor and esteem those who died as colo- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The TOMORROW nists of the Equatorial Islands’’; Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, Mr. PERDUE. If there is no further Whereas in 1979, Canton and Enderbury be- pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194(a), as amend- business to come before the Senate, I came part of the Republic of Kiribati, but ed by Public Law 101–595, and further ask unanimous consent that it stand the islands of Jarvis, Howland, and Baker re- amended by Public Law 113–281, and adjourned under the previous order. main possessions of the United States, hav- upon the recommendation of the chair- There being no objection, the Senate, ing been designated as National Wildlife Ref- man of the Committee on Commerce, uges in 1974; at 8:16 p.m., adjourned until Friday, Whereas the islands of Jarvis, Howland, Science, and Transportation, appoints May 22, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. the following Senators to the Board of and Baker are now part of the Pacific Re- f mote Islands Marine National Monument; Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Acad- Whereas May 13, 2015, marks the 79th anni- emy: the Honorable ROGER WICKER of NOMINATIONS versary of the issuance of the Executive Mississippi and the Honorable DAN Executive nominations received by order of President Franklin D. Roosevelt SULLIVAN of Alaska. the Senate: proclaiming United States jurisdiction over The Chair, on behalf of the majority DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE the islands of Howland, Baker, and Jarvis, is- leader, pursuant to the provisions of lands that remain possessions of the United STEPHEN C. HEDGER, OF NEW YORK, TO BE AN ASSIST- States; and Public Law 113–146, appoints the fol- ANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, VICE ELIZABETH LEE KING, RESIGNED. Whereas the Federal Government has lowing individuals to serve as members never fully recognized the contributions and of the Commission on Care: the Honor- INTER–AMERICAN FOUNDATION sacrifices of the colonists, less than a hand- able Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, Stuart LUIS A. VIADA, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ful of whom are still alive today: Now, there- BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INTER–AMERICAN FOUN- Hickey of Pennsylvania, and Thomas DATION FOR A TERM EXPIRING SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, VICE fore, be it Harvey of New York. JOHN P. SALAZAR, TERM EXPIRED. Resolved, That the Senate— The Chair, on behalf of the majority NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE (1) acknowledges the accomplishments and HUMANITIES commends the service of the Hui Panala’au leader, pursuant to Public Law 96–114, colonists; as amended, appoints the following in- AKHIL REED AMAR, OF CONNECTICUT, TO BE A MEM- dividual to the Congressional Award BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES (2) acknowledges the local, national, and FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2020, VICE international significance of the 7-year col- Board: Chiling Tong of Maryland. JAMSHEED K. CHOKSY, TERM EXPIRED.

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ROBERT P. ZIMMERMAN, OF NEW YORK, TO BE A MEM- JOSE ROLANDO OLVERA, JR., OF TEXAS, TO BE UNITED THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BER OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT AS THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL OF THE NAVY AND FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE MANFREDI OF TEXAS. FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO PICCOLOMINI, RESIGNED. CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE SERVING AS THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION PATRICIA D. CAHILL, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEMBER 5148: JESSICA ROSENWORCEL, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUM- OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION BIA, TO BE A MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL COMMUNICA- FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOR A TERM EXPIRING JAN- To be vice admiral TIONS COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS FROM UARY 31, 2020. REAR ADM. JAMES W. CRAWFORD III JULY 1, 2015. (REAPPOINTMENT) NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION MARK SCARANO, OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, TO BE FEDERAL IN THE AIR FORCE COCHAIRPERSON OF THE NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL W. THOMAS REEDER, JR., OF VIRGINIA, TO BE DIREC- AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF RHYS WILLIAM HUNT, TO COMMISSION. TOR OF THE PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORA- BE COLONEL. TION, VICE JOSHUA GOTBAUM, RESIGNED. IN THE NAVY AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JAMES D. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION BRANTINGHAM AND ENDING WITH GEORGE T. YOUSTRA, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE DENISE TURNER ROTH, OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO BE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON ADMINISTRATOR OF GENERAL SERVICES, VICE DANIEL UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: MARCH 4, 2015. M. TANGHERLINI, RESIGNED. To be rear admiral AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RANDALL E. ACKERMAN AND ENDING WITH CLINTON R. THE JUDICIARY REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN D. ALEXANDER ZUMBRUNNEN, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY EDWARD L. STANTON III, OF TENNESSEE, TO BE REAR ADM. (LH) RONALD A. BOXALL THE SENATE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE WESTERN REAR ADM. (LH) ROBERT P. BURKE RECORD ON MARCH 4, 2015. DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE, VICE SAMUEL H. MAYS, JR., REAR ADM. (LH) MATTHEW J. CARTER AIR FORCE NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JOSHUA D. RETIRING. REAR ADM. (LH) CHRISTOPHER W. GRADY BURGESS AND ENDING WITH JAMES R. CANTU, WHICH REAR ADM. (LH) MICHAEL E. JABALEY, JR. NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE REAR ADM. (LH) COLIN J. KILRAIN PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 30, REAR ADM. (LH) ANDREW L. LEWIS 2015. ERIC STEVEN MILLER, OF VERMONT, TO BE UNITED REAR ADM. (LH) DEWOLFE H. MILLER AIR FORCE NOMINATION OF MICHAEL I. ETAN, TO BE STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF VERMONT FOR REAR ADM. (LH) JOHN P. NEAGLEY LIEUTENANT COLONEL. THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE TRISTRAM J. COFFIN, REAR ADM. (LH) PATRICK A. PIERCEY RESIGNED. REAR ADM. (LH) CHARLES A. RICHARD IN THE ARMY MICHAEL C. MCGOWAN, OF DELAWARE, TO BE UNITED REAR ADM. (LH) HUGH D. WETHERALD STATES MARSHAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE, REAR ADM. (LH) RICKY L. WILLIAMSON ARMY NOMINATION OF ERIK D. MASICK, TO BE MAJOR. FOR THE TERM OF FOUR YEARS, VICE JOSEPH ANTHONY ARMY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MUHAMMAD R. PAPILI, RESIGNED. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED KHAWAJA AND ENDING WITH NIKALESH REDDY, WHICH IN THE AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 30, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT To be rear admiral (lower half) 2015. AS THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF CAPT. EUGENE H. BLACK III AND APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CAPT. DELL D. BULL IN THE MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSI- CAPT. WILLIAM D. BYRNE, JR. TION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF HENRY C. BODDEN, TO CAPT. EDWARD B. CASHMAN TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 601 AND 154: BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. CAPT. MOISES DELTORO III MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF WILLIAM E. LANHAM, To be general CAPT. STEPHEN C. EVANS TO BE LIEUTENANT COLONEL. CAPT. GREGORY J. FENTON MARINE CORPS NOMINATION OF REBECCA L. GEN. PAUL J. SELVA CAPT. JOHN V. FULLER WILKINSON, TO BE MAJOR. IN THE ARMY CAPT. MICHAEL P. HOLLAND MARINE CORPS NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MAT- CAPT. HUGH W. HOWARD III THEW F. AMIDON AND ENDING WITH JOHN A. WRIGHT, THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE CAPT. JEFFREY W. HUGHES WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- CAPT. THOMAS E. ISHEE AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER CAPT. STEPHEN T. KOEHLER JANUARY 26, 2015. TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: CAPT. YANCY B. LINDSEY MARINE CORPS NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH MI- CAPT. FRANCIS D. MORLEY To be brigadier general CHAEL J. CORRADO AND ENDING WITH CRAIG C. ULLMAN, CAPT. CATHAL S. O’CONNOR WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE COL. CLIFFORD B. CHICK CAPT. JEFFREY E. TRUSSLER AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON CAPT. WILLIAM W. WHEELER III JANUARY 29, 2015. IN THE MARINE CORPS IN THE AIR FORCE MARINE CORPS NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH RORY THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT L. ALDRIDGE AND ENDING WITH MARK D. ZIMMER, THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF AND WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE IN THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE TO THE GRADE INDI- APPOINTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS AND APPEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON CATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE TO THE GRADE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSI- JANUARY 29, 2015. AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION TION OF IMPORTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER 601: TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 152 AND 601: IN THE NAVY To be lieutenant general To be general NAVY NOMINATION OF MIRIAM BEHPOUR, TO BE LIEU- MAJ. GEN. JEFFREY G. LOFGREN TENANT COMMANDER. GEN. JOSEPH F. DUNFORD, JR. NAVY NOMINATION OF THOMAS P. MURPHY, TO BE CAP- IN THE MARINE CORPS IN THE AIR FORCE TAIN. NAVY NOMINATION OF TODD S. LEVANT, TO BE COM- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT MANDER. THE FOLLOWING NAMED AIR NATIONAL GUARD OF THE IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS TO THE GRADE NAVY NOMINATION OF JENNIFER L. BORSTELMANN, TO UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE INDICATED WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPOR- BE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. GRADE INDICATED IN THE RESERVE OF THE AIR FORCE TANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., NAVY NOMINATION OF ROBERT S. THOMPSON, TO BE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12212: SECTION 601: CAPTAIN. To be colonel To be lieutenant general NAVY NOMINATION OF MELISSA C. AUSTIN, TO BE COM- MANDER. DANIEL A. LAPOSTOLE MAJ. GEN. MICHAEL G. DANA NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH ANTHONY S. IN THE COAST GUARD IN THE ARMY ARDITO AND ENDING WITH RODERICK D. WILSON, WHICH NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS OF THE UNITED THE FOLLOWING ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OF THE PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 30, STATES COAST GUARD FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS UNITED STATES OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE RE- 2015. OF THE PERMANENT COMMISSIONED TEACHING STAFF SERVE OF THE ARMY TO THE GRADE INDICATED UNDER NAVY NOMINATION OF GARRETT T. PANKOW, TO BE AND APPOINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTIONS 12203 AND 12211: LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. TITLE 14, U.S.C., SECTION 188: To be major general NAVY NOMINATION OF WILLIAM M. WALKER, TO BE To be commander LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. BRIG. GEN. MATTHEW P. BEEVERS NAVY NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER C. MEYER, TO BE ANNA W. HICKEY LIEUTENANT COMMANDER . IN THE NAVY NAVY NOMINATIONS BEGINNING WITH JEFFREY G. To be lieutenant THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT BENTSON AND ENDING WITH PAUL N. PORENSKY, WHICH KIMBERLY C. YOUNG-MCLEAR IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED NOMINATIONS WERE RECEIVED BY THE SENATE AND AP- WHILE ASSIGNED TO A POSITION OF IMPORTANCE AND PEARED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD ON APRIL 30, f RESPONSIBILITY UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 601: 2015. NAVY NOMINATION OF KEVIN D. CLARIDA, TO BE LIEU- CONFIRMATIONS To be vice admiral TENANT COMMANDER. NAVY NOMINATION OF BRIANNA E. JACKSON, TO BE REAR ADM. JOHN N. CHRISTENSON Executive nominations confirmed by LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICER FOR APPOINTMENT NAVY NOMINATION OF JARED M. SPILKA, TO BE LIEU- the Senate May 21, 2015: IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO THE GRADE INDICATED TENANT COMMANDER. UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 624: THE JUDICIARY NAVY NOMINATION OF FRANCINE SEGOVIA, TO BE To be rear admiral (lower half) LIEUTENANT COMMANDER. JILL N. PARRISH, OF UTAH, TO BE UNITED STATES DIS- NAVY NOMINATION OF TODD W. MALLORY, TO BE LIEU- TRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF UTAH. CAPT. SHOSHANA S. CHATFIELD TENANT COMMANDER.

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RECOGNIZING THE 90TH ANNIVER- Commerce, Leadership Rowan has graduated were nominated by a variety of distinguished SARY OF THE TOWN AND COUN- over 500 emerging leaders. community members, including educators, reli- TY CLUB As a graduate of Leadership Cabarrus and gious and community leaders, elected officials, Leadership Montgomery, which are similar and members of the local business commu- HON. JOHN B. LARSON programs in other North Carolina counties, I nity. Brought together by their commitment to OF CONNECTICUT understand the level of commitment necessary public service and the desire to help others, to complete this program. I commend each this year’s winners truly embody the very best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate for taking the time to learn more that our community has to offer. Thursday, May 21, 2015 about the political, cultural, social, economic, I also want to acknowledge Rabbi Anchelle Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I and educational issues in Rowan County in Perl of Chabad of Mineola, who has graciously rise today to recognize the 90th anniversary of order to better understand and improve our hosted the Good Deed Awards for the past 22 the Town and County Club in Hartford, Con- community. These 25 graduates completed years. Having had the honor of attending this necticut. This club was originally founded on courses in History and Power; Business and event in the past, I know the crucial role that May 21, 1925 as a private women’s club and the Economy; Public Education; Human Rabbi Perl plays in guiding and encouraging has continually flourished into an esteemed lo- Needs; Government; Criminal Justice; Com- these incredible young men and women, and cation for members to enjoy organized social, munications; and Quality of Life. in promoting community support for their work. intellectual, and artistic gatherings. Participants in this year’s Leadership Rowan Rabbi Perl has devoted his life to serving this The first President of the club was Miss class include: Keri Allman, D.J. Barksdale, community and I am truly proud to be his rep- Anne Eliot Trumbull, and on the day of the Gary Blabon, Keith Bowersox, Wendy Brindle, resentative in Congress. first meeting of her Board, the Club had been Mary Burridge, Thomas Cobb, Heather f incorporated with the assistance of attorney Crawford, Victoria Curran, Teresa Dakins, Barclay Robinson, under the name of ‘The Addison Davis, Benjamin Davis, Michelle Fish- HELEN GORDON DAVIS Town and County Club, Incorporated’. The Ar- er, Jon Folstad, Rori Godsey, Ashlee Hawkins, ticles of Association state the purposes for Deborah Johnson, Heather King, Glenwood HON. KATHY CASTOR which the corporation was formed, and signed Oats Jr., Ann Pressly, Laurie Ritchie, Janet OF FLORIDA by the 16 subscribers present at the meeting. Spriggs, Shane Valley, Curtis Walker, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeanette West. The Articles state: ‘For creating an organized Thursday, May 21, 2015 center for women’s work, thought and action; It is an honor today to congratulate the advancing the interests of women; promoting graduates of Leadership Rowan for completing Ms. CASTOR of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I am science, literature, and art; providing an ac- this program and for their dedication to serving honored to recognize the outstanding work of cessible place of meeting for its members; our community and the State of North Caro- a trailblazing public servant and one of the promoting social intercourse by such means lina. champions of the Florida equal rights and civil as the members of the corporation shall deem f rights movements, the late Florida State Sen- expedient and proper for that purpose, and for ator Helen Gordon Davis, who represented the acquiring and maintaining and club house and HONORING RABBI ANCHELLE PERL Tampa Bay area in the Florida Legislature grounds.’ AND THE WINNERS OF THE from 1974 until 1992. In a time when the most private club mem- GOOD DEED AWARDS FOR LONG Senator Davis devoted her public service berships were restricted to men, these women ISLAND TEENAGERS career to confronting and changing the in- represented the voice and action for change equalities in economic, legal and social status by creating one of their own. In just five years HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE for women and African Americans. She was a after women’s suffrage in 1920, women in the OF NEW YORK true pioneer for pay equity for women. In Hartford County area chose to congregate and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1980, Mrs. Davis was presented with the Flor- ida ACLU Bill of Rights Award as a testament soon created this popular club that would con- Thursday, May 21, 2015 tinue on and today, celebrate its 90th anniver- to her dedication for civil liberties for all. sary. It is my honor to congratulate the Town Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise Senator Davis was elected to the Florida and County Club in Hartford, Connecticut. today to recognize the outstanding work of State House of Representatives in 1974 as f Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of Mineola and the first woman from Hillsborough County to the winners of the prestigious Good Deed be elected to the Florida Legislature. She was IN HONOR OF THE 2015 GRAD- Awards for Long Island Teenagers. subsequently re-elected six times. In 1988, UATES OF LEADERSHIP ROWAN For over two decades, the National Com- Senator Davis successfully ran for the state mittee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education Senate where she fought for economic equal- HON. RICHARD HUDSON (NCFJE) has worked tirelessly to showcase ity for women, and sponsored the first legisla- OF NORTH CAROLINA and celebrate the tremendous achievements tion on sexual harassment. Among her many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and service of our youth and to help our great- achievements, Mrs. Davis created the Mar- er community appreciate their work. riage License Trust fund for Spouse Abuse Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Good Deed Awards have helped pro- Centers, Court Depositories for Child Support Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vide so many young men and women with the Payments, the Displaced Homemakers for Di- congratulate the graduates of the Leadership recognition, confidence and encouragement vorced Women Act, and doubled the penalties Rowan class of 2015. These graduates rep- they need to continue on a path of public serv- for hate crimes. resent a cross-section of leaders in Rowan ice and become the leaders of tomorrow. This With passion and courage, Mrs. Davis County, North Carolina, who are dedicated to organization instills in them a sense of pur- paved the way for future generations of making their county and local communities a pose and pride and demonstrates the potential Hillsborough County women in politics. better place. that our nation’s youth have for creating posi- Before her time as an influential legislator, Leadership Rowan is a nine month program tive change in their communities and improv- Mrs. Davis was president of the League of designed to teach existing leaders and com- ing the lives of others. Women Voters of Hillsborough County from munity volunteers about important local That is why I want to begin by congratu- 1966–1969. In 1971, Mrs. Davis founded Flor- issues, introduce them to new means of in- lating this year’s winners. These 31 incredible ida’s first women’s center which sought to help volvement, and connect them with other lead- young men and women come from over a women succeed in the workplace and helped ers in the community. For 23 years under the dozen different high schools, represent a di- many gain tangible professional and life skills. sponsorship of the Rowan County Chamber of verse set of backgrounds and cultures, and Mrs. Davis was the first recipient of the

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VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21MY8.001 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E770 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 League of Women Voters of Hillsborough father, patriot, and friend, and his loss will be in the 28th Marine Regiment, overcame some County’s Lifetime Achievement Award. mourned by all those who knew him. of the grisliest experiences of combat. In un- Mrs. Davis was born on Christmas Day, A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Jim wavering service to his country and fellow Ma- 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. Originally a stage showed tremendous leadership and service rines, he contributed to a decisive victory that actress, Mrs. Davis moved to Tampa in 1948 qualities, earning Eagle Scout honors during ultimately helped enable American victory in with husband Gene Davis, where she was a high school, and he built on this success when the Pacific in World War II. he answered the call of duty, joining the Flor- high school drama teacher and regular fixture It is my honor to recognize him, one of our ida Army National Guard in 1982. Jim also in the community theater. nation’s many heroes, for his courageous continued his education, earning multiple col- Although Mrs. Davis passed away on May service to our country. I would also like to lege and post-graduate degrees including both 18, 2015, her legacy will continue through her thank all the other men and women like him a Bachelor’s of Science and an LL.M degree broad-based legislative accomplishments, the who unselfishly promote and defend the Amer- from the University of Florida, as well as a JD Women’s Centre in the Hyde Park community ican cause so that the world may be a better from the University of Alabama. of Tampa, and the women she championed place. both professionally and personally. Mrs. Davis After a civilian break in service, Jim rejoined is survived by her daughters Stephanie and the Alabama Army National Guard in 2004, f Karen, her son Gordon, her sister Jeanne, and serving as a Staff Judge Advocate with 62nd Troop Command, Montgomery, Alabama. Dur- her two grandchildren. On behalf of the CONGRATULATING MACEDONIA Tampa community, I am proud to recognize ing Jim’s time in the Alabama Army National Guard, he served three tours of duty in sup- MINISTRY BAPTIST CHURCH ON Helen Gordon Davis for her dedication to ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY Hillsborough County, the State of Florida, and port of Operation Enduring Freedom and Op- to women everywhere. eration Iraqi Freedom. During his first two tours, in 2006 and 2010, Jim was assigned as f a Military Intelligence Advisor in Afghanistan, HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE AMERICAN RESEARCH AND while his final tour was served supporting Spe- OF MICHIGAN COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2015 cial Forces in Iraq as part of 1st Battalion, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 20th Special Forces Group, Huntsville, Ala- SPEECH OF bama. In total, Jim served our Nation for more Thursday, May 21, 2015 HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY than 16 years with honor and distinction, earn- Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United OF NEW YORK ing numerous awards including: two Meri- torious Service Medals, two Army Commenda- States House of Representatives to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion Medals, Army Combat Action Badge, Af- recognizing the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Wednesday, May 20, 2015 ghan Campaign Medal with the number 2, and Church on the occasion of their 80th anniver- Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. the Iraq Campaign Medal. sary. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. In addition to his meritorious service as part Macedonia Ministry Baptist Church has 880—another unpaid-for permanent extension of our Nation’s Armed Forces, Jim also had a been described as being unique in the sense of an expired tax provision offered by the Ma- successful career as an attorney in the firm of that many of the descendants of the founders jority. Capell and Howard in Montgomery, Alabama, and early leaders of the church are still active I am privileged to represent many of our and he was a loving and devoted family man. members today. To some Jim Grant will be remembered as country’s leading research institutions and in- On May 9, 1935, a council of 16 men and novative researchers and entrepreneurs in a patriot and veteran, to others as a first-class attorney committed to our constitutional justice women came together to organize a new Mis- New York’s 12th District. Like many of my col- sionary Baptist church in the City of Flint. The leagues, I believe that a permanent R&D cred- system, to his family and friends he will be for- ever be remembered as a husband, father and first pastor was Rev. Joseph Mack. In the it will support critical research and create high- 1940’s, Rev. Ira Watkins led the congregation skilled, high-paying jobs throughout the coun- grandfather. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States into a building fund campaign for the building try. This bill makes important improvements to of a new church. In 1953, they moved from the credit, and I hope to work with my col- Congress, I am privileged to recognize the life of Jim Bruce Grant, Jr. My wife Vicki and I ex- their original storefront dwelling to their new leagues on both sides of the aisle to provide building at 1116 Hickory Street. Rev. Watkins incentives for businesses to invest in research tend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to his wife, Jennifer; daughters, Amanda and passed away in October of 1960, after serving and development. 20 years as pastor. However, I cannot support policies that ex- Alicen; grandson, George; sisters, Janie and tend certain tax provisions while other critical Diane; and the entire Grant family. In December of 1960, the congregation tax credits, like those for higher education and f elected Dr. J.C. Curry as its third pastor. Dr. the Earned Income Tax Credit, face an uncer- RECOGNIZING DELBERT STEVENS J.C. Curry would become the church’s longest tain future. All told, the Majority’s slate of un- FOR HIS HEROIC ACTIONS IN DE- serving pastor and was one of the original or- paid-for permanent tax extensions would in- FENSE OF HIS COUNTRY DURING ganizers of the Church-Security-in-Ministry ini- crease the deficit by nearly $600 billion, all WORLD WAR II tiative. After 41 years, Dr. Curry retired in while its budget proposes severe cuts to edu- 2001. cation, transportation, and critical safety net HON. BILL SHUSTER The fourth pastor was Rev. Alfred L. Harris programs in the name of deficit reduction. OF PENNSYLVANIA who led the congregation from 2002 to 2011. Americans are not fooled by this double stand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In June 2012, Bishop Neal Roberson was ard, and Congress should reject this disingen- named as the new pastor. Pastor Roberson Thursday, May 21, 2015 uous approach to tax policy. was honored to accept the assignment, stating f Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to he was grateful for the opportunity. recognize Delbert Stevens, a native of Al- HONORING THE LIFE AND DEDI- toona, for his heroic efforts and selfless serv- For eight decades, the Macedonia Mis- CATED SERVICE OF NORTHWEST ice to his country in World War II. Mr. Ste- sionary Baptist Church has worked tirelessly FLORIDA’S BELOVED JIM BRUCE vens, who grew up in Huntingdon County, will to help those in the community most in need. GRANT, JR. be deservingly honored at the upcoming Al- Residents of the area have come to rely on toona Memorial Day Parade. He joined the the Macedonia Ministry Baptist Church for HON. JEFF MILLER Marines in 1943 when he was 23. He fought such blessings as food baskets given to the for our nation at Iwo Jima, where American impoverished during the holidays, ministerial OF FLORIDA services offered to inmates of the Genesee IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forces undertook a historically difficult mission to advance our position in the war. Though County Jail, and the annual Free Food Give- Thursday, May 21, 2015 nearly 7,000 Americans perished and 20,000 Away. Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise more were wounded in the siege, Mr. Stevens Mr. Speaker, I applaud the tenacity of the to recognize the life and dedicated service of survived the long battle. Macedonia Ministry Baptist Church and thank Northwest Florida’s beloved Jim Bruce Grant, Among the soldiers called upon to secure them for the service they have provided to the Jr. Jim was a loving husband, father, grand- the island, Mr. Stevens, serving as a corporal City of Flint and surrounding communities.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY8.004 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E771 HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE ignation, as one of the pioneers of Kansas The challenge for this young man will be to OF MR. FRED CURLS City’s African-American political struggle. retain as much as possible, pass on what he Throughout his life, he believed in the say- learns to others, and live life for every mo- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER ing ‘‘make it happen.’’ He put his principles ment. OF MISSOURI into practice, and the results of his efforts South Mississippi is proud of Patrick and his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘made it happen’’ throughout the Kansas City accomplishments, and we look forward to him metropolitan area. Thursday, May 21, 2015 continuing to represent not only Mississippi, For those reasons and more, it is indeed an but the entire nation, as a United States Air Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and a privilege to honor and remember Force officer. honor and to remember the late Mr. Fred the life of Mr. Fred Curls. Mr. Speaker, please As Patrick embarks on a new chapter in life, Curls, a pioneer for civil and political rights join me in expressing our sympathies to the it is my hope that he may always recall with and a resident of the Fifth District of Missouri, family of Mr. Fred Curls, and our gratitude for a deep sense of pride and accomplishment which I am honored to represent. On Friday, his endless commitment to serving the resi- graduating from a program as prestigious as May 15, 2015, Mr. Curls passed away, after dents of Kansas City and the State of Mis- the Air Force Academy. an incredible and inspiring ninety-six years of souri. Whatever we, as African-Americans, life. may attain in the political arena, Fred Curls I would like to send Patrick my best wishes The silhouette of Mr. Curls now joins the al- and those who labored to act on our behalf as for continued success in his future endeavors, ways growing shadow of little-celebrated Kan- political pioneers have helped to change the thank him for his service, and congratulate sas Citians whose work will make a difference course of history. He was a true role model him on this momentous occasion. for generations as yet unborn. Young African- not just to the African-American community in American elected officials may not realize that Missouri, but to the entire community at large. f the very office they hold—or aspire to hold— f is, in no small part, related to the political pio- IN RECOGNITION OF GREG COL- neering of Mr. Curls. CONGRATULATING JEFF LINS, RECIPIENT OF THE GREAT- Mr. Curls was one of the original founders HERMANSEN FOR HIS BRAVE ER WILKES-BARRE SALVATION of Freedom Incorporated, an African-American ACT OF HEROISM ON THE JOB ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE political organization which at one time could AWARD generate nearly 70,000 votes and remains in- HON. CHERI BUSTOS fluential to this day. The organization was at OF ILLINOIS the forefront in serving as a catalyst for HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES change in civil rights, public accommodations, OF PENNSYLVANIA and the election of candidates at all levels of Thursday, May 21, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government. Freedom Inc.’s office has been Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to visited by City Councilpersons, Jackson Coun- recognize Jeff Hermansen for his heroic ac- Thursday, May 21, 2015 ty Executives, Mayors, Missouri State Sen- tions on May 5, 2015. Mr. Hermansen self- ators and Representatives, Governors, Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise lessly put himself in harm’s way in order to today to honor Greg Collins, who is receiving Congresspersons, Senators, Presidents, and save the life of another. those who have Presidential aspirations. the Community Service Award from the Great- Jeff Hermansen, a UPS delivery driver, was For more than fifty years, Mr. Curls dedi- er Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army. following his usual route across the East State cated his life to the Greater Kansas City com- Street Bridge in Rockford, Illinois on Tuesday, Mr. Collins is the Area President for Wells munity, promoting and improving political em- May 5th when he noticed a man struggling in Fargo’s Northeast Pennsylvania market, which powerment and the civil rights of people of the Rock River. Without hesitating, serves nine counties in northeast Pennsyl- color. The ripples of his efforts are felt in our Hermansen removed his shoes, swam into the vania. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 1992, Mr. community and around the country. His chil- unpredictable Rock River, and brought the Collins was marketing manager for Bridon dren, grandchildren, and great grandchildren stranger to safety. American Corporation. have followed in his footsteps in acknowl- Mr. Hermansen’s selfless heroics are made A native of northeastern Pennsylvania, Mr. edging their responsibility of giving back to the even more impressive by his excellent char- Collins’ leadership and influence extends far community. His son, State Senator Phil B. acter. Following the incident, he declined any beyond the workplace. He serves as a board Curls, Sr. was the President of Freedom Inc. special treatment and went about his delivery member for several area organizations, includ- during a period when it was recognized as route. ing Misericordia University, the Greater one of the most potent political organizations Mr. Speaker, Mr. Hermansen’s harrowing Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Indus- in the United States and brought about the actions and admirable display of character are try, Leadership Wilkes-Barre, and the North- election of the first African-American Con- the true embodiment of a hero. eastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy gressman from the Fifth District of Missouri, Scouts of America. Mr. Collins is a Scranton f U.S. Representative Alan Wheat. Plan committee member as well as Chairman Since the mid-1950s, Fred Curls was in- PATRICK MADDEN of the 2015 American Heart Association Gala volved in real estate sales and appraisals, for Northeastern Pennsylvania. most notably in the African-American commu- nity of Kansas City. He fought against ‘‘restric- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO Mr. Collins is a 2010 graduate of Leadership tive covenants’’ whereby residential homes OF MISSISSIPPI Wilkes-Barre’s Executive Leadership Program, could not be sold in certain areas to minori- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as well as a 4th degree member of the ties. He was part of a class action lawsuit Knights of Columbus. Earlier this year, he re- Thursday, May 21, 2015 which resulted in the United States Supreme ceived the 2015 North Star Award from the Court outlawing such covenants. Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Northeastern Pennsylvania Council of the Boy In all of his activities, Mr. Curls dem- take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Patrick Scouts of America. This community service onstrated his dedication and commitment to Madden as a member of the United States Air award recognizes individuals for their contribu- the greater good of others. He was actively in- Force Academy Class of 2015. tions and dedication on behalf of humanity volved with his high school graduating class, Patrick will graduate from the U.S. Air Force and the promotion of health and wellness for the Class of 1937, which remained close even Academy as a Second Lieutenant in the all. in recent years. He was honored by Jackson United States Air Force on May 28, 2015. It is a distinct honor to honor Greg Collins County, Missouri, as one of its ‘‘Legacy His career in the service has just begun, but on receiving the Greater Wilkes-Barre Salva- Awardees’’ for its 175th anniversary as a polit- it is a testament to Patrick’s unselfish devotion tion Army Community Service Award, and I ical subdivision. He was also honored by fel- to the people of this great nation. The chal- commend him for the many years of dedicated low Missourian, U.S. Representative WILLIAM lenges will be many and the time, although it service he provided to our local community. LACY CLAY of St. Louis and myself as an may seem like an eternity, will fly by almost His work on behalf of others serves as an in- awardee of the ‘‘Missouri Walk of Fame’’ des- unnoticed. spiration for all of us.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K21MY8.009 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E772 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 RECOGNIZING HUNTINGTON HIGH State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, where PERSONAL EXPLANATION SCHOOL AND HUNTINGTON MID- he became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fra- DLE SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR ternity, Inc. and was recognized in Who’s Who HON. ALMA S. ADAMS REPRESENTING WEST VIRGINIA Among Colleges and Universities in 1966. He OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE 2015 SCIENCE OLYMPIAD earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NATIONAL TOURNAMENT and a Master’s degree in Guidance and Coun- Thursday, May 21, 2015 HON. EVAN H. JENKINS seling. Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, if I was present during the end of yesterday’s vote series, I OF WEST VIRGINIA Upon graduation, Mr. Huff returned to Talbot would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall No. 259 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County and taught at Ruth Carter High School from 1968–1970. During this time, he also was and ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall No. 260. Thursday, May 21, 2015 a part-time car salesman at Meadows Motors f Mr. JENKINS of West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, in Manchester, Georgia. HONORING LAURA ELIZABETH I rise to recognize a team of talented students ALLIAH PERKINS FOR ACHIEV- from Huntington High School and Huntington In 1971, Mr. Huff was elected to the Talbot ING PERFECT ATTENDANCE Middle School in Huntington, West Virginia, for County Commission at the young age of 26, WHILE ENROLLED IN THE their participation in the 2015 Science Olym- launching a career in public service that would BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL SYS- piad National Tournament at the University of span more than 40 years. Moreover, Mr. TEM FROM KINDERGARTEN Nebraska-Lincoln May 15–16. Their participa- Huff’s election to the Talbot County Commis- THROUGH HER SENIOR YEAR tion is a first for any school from West Virginia sion earned him a place in history as the first and is testament to the great accomplishments African American elected to office in Talbot HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS of West Virginia students in the subject areas County as well as the youngest African-Amer- OF FLORIDA of science, technology, engineering and math. ican County Commissioner in the state of It is these students that are our future engi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Georgia. In 1988, he became the first African- neers, mathematicians, physicians, and if the Thursday, May 21, 2015 American Tax Commissioner in Talbot County. results from this competition are any indica- Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored tion, our future is in great hands. I also want Not one to rest on his laurels, Mr. Huff also was a trailblazer in the business community, to rise today to recognize Ms. Laura Elizabeth to recognize the teachers and other volunteers Alliah Perkins, a recent graduate of Mcfatter becoming the first African-American Ford deal- that made this event possible to attend for the Technical High School. Laura was honored at er in the state of Georgia in 1975. students. The knowledge and passion they the Broward County Public Schools fourth an- convey to the students is certainly reflected in Further demonstrating his enduring commit- nual Best-in-Class and Perfect Attendance the impressive work that they do. ment to his community, Mr. Huff served on nu- Awards ceremony on Thursday, May 7, 2015, In closing, I would like to list the names of merous boards, including the Talbot County and again on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the those who represented the great state of West Planning Commission; Upson Technical Col- Broward County School Board Meeting. Virginia at the 2015 Science Olympiad Na- lege; the Independent Farming Association; The Best-in-Class Award is an accolade tional Tournament: presented to students who have been continu- Science Olympiad team members from Hun- and the Ford Motor Association. He was ap- pointed to the United States Selective Service ously enrolled in Broward County Public tington Middle School include: Team Coach Schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, System Board in 1998 and was also appointed Leann Haines, Tess Anderson, Beth Bell, who have perfect attendance. This is a re- Khaled El-Shazly, Allyson Ey, Elena Ferguson, to the Governor’s Council on Aging by former markable achievement and it is an immense Shylah Johnson, Phillip Murphy, Kayla Patrick, Georgia Governor George Busbee. honor of mine to recognize Laura for her un- Rankin Payne, Sam Pittman, Clara Poling, Maya Angelou once said, ‘‘A great soul wavering devotion to education. Perin Schray, Isaac Sutherland, Megan Wolf, serves everyone all the time. A great soul Having never missed a single day of school Demetrios Svingos, Cassidy Woodrum. never dies.’’ William Huff is one such great for a total of 2,340 days is no small feat. Fur- Science Olympiad team members from Hun- soul, who served humanity in a special way. thermore, in a show of appreciation, various tington High School include: Team Coach Wil- community and business partners have joined liam Strait, Adam Cordingley, Sarah He devoted nearly four decades of dedicated service to the people of Talbot County through together to provide Laura and fellow honorees Cordingley, Denise Dawley, Omar Salem, with an assortment of gifts and supplies that his meaningful contribution of energy, skill, Abdullah Hijazi, Alicia Bird, Zach Perry, Triston will assist them as they continue their journey Poston, Will Frazier, Kyle Grimes, John Hol- and genuine passion. He was an honorable towards higher education. brook, Phillip Murphy, Thad Taylor, Steven human being who loved deeply and, in return, Mr. Speaker. I once again want to commend Richbart, Yazan Khader and Levi Parett. was deeply loved. His impression on this earth Ms. Laura Elizabeth Alliah Perkins for her f extends beyond himself to the very wellbeing dedication and commitment to education. She IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE of Talbot County, and for it he will be remem- is a shining example of student success. I WILLIAM HUFF III bered by the community for time to come. wish her all the very best as she begins study- On a personal note, Mr. Huff was a dear ing at the University of South Florida this fall, and know that she will make her community friend of longstanding. I have truly been HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. and the state of Florida proud. OF GEORGIA blessed by his friendship, counsel and inspira- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion throughout the years. TRIBUTE TO RACHEL JACOBS Thursday, May 21, 2015 William Huff is survived by his wife, Emma Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is Jean; children, William Vincent, Reginald, and HON. SANDER M. LEVIN with a heavy heart and solemn remembrance Jamie; eight wonderful grandchildren; and a OF MICHIGAN that I rise today to pay tribute to a respected host of other family members and friends. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public servant and outstanding citizen, the Mr. Speaker, my wife Vivian and I, along Thursday, May 21, 2015 Honorable William Huff III, Tax Commissioner with the more than 730,000 people of the Sec- of Talbot County, Georgia. Sadly, Mr. Huff ond Congressional District salute Commis- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015. Fu- sioner William Huff for his dedicated service deep sadness to pay tribute to a remarkable neral services to celebrate his life will be held and exceptional impact on Talbot County, person, Rachel Jacobs, who was among those on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at the who tragically lost their lives in the Amtrak ac- Georgia. I ask my colleagues in the House of Central High School Gym in Talbotton, Geor- cident in Philadelphia last week. Rachel was Representatives to join us in extending our gia. the eldest daughter of my close friends, Gilda A life-long resident of Talbot County, Geor- deepest sympathies to Mr. Huff’s family, and John Jacobs, was the wife of Todd gia, William Huff was born on November 11, friends and loved ones during this difficult Waldman, and a loving mother to her young 1945, the youngest of six children. After grad- time. We pray that they will be consoled and son, Jacob. uating from Ruth Carter High School in comforted by an abiding faith and the Holy The accident has been devastating for those Talbotton in 1963, he enrolled in Fort Valley Spirit in the days, weeks and months ahead. who knew and loved Rachel Jacobs, and for

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I will insist on an- OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues with the Chicago Chapter of AVER, swers, solutions, and accountability, and I trust the LGBT veteran community will have a last- that my colleagues will join me. Thursday, May 21, 2015 ing tribute honoring their achievements and At her funeral service in Michigan on Mon- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise sacrifices. This monument recognizes the in- day, I and others had a chance to hear first- to recognize Chief Murray J. Pendleton of Wa- numerable accomplishments of our military hand just how deeply Rachel had touched the terford, Connecticut upon his retirement from and forever commemorates their endeavors as lives of so many. There were common themes the Waterford Police Department. servants of our great nation. For 48 years, Mr. Pendleton has been a Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me among those who spoke at the service and in committed and active officer of the Waterford in celebrating this significant dedication with several of the stories written about her in the Police Department, serving for the past 23 as the Chicago Chapter of American Veterans for media since the accident. She was a dedi- Chief of Police. Chief Pendleton has stead- Equal Rights. I am honored to have such an cated friend, always going out of her way to fastly focused on the security of citizens in exceptional organization in my district. be there for those she was close to. At the Waterford, and he is known in particular for f service we heard about how during Hurricane his devotion to improving traffic safety pro- Sandy, when Rachel was 40 weeks pregnant grams. Thanks to his tenacity and devotion, CONGRATULATING MILLEDGE- and coping without electrical power, she went his tenure as Chief in Waterford has been rec- VILLE’S TRIUMPH AEROSTRUCTURES-VOUGH AIR- to the hospital to support a friend who was ognized nationally and has left a lasting im- CRAFT DIVISION giving birth. Rachel took great joy in her fam- pact on the community. ily, as a wife and partner to Todd and as a Chief Pendleton’s impressive law enforce- ment career started in the United States Air mother to Jacob. She was a leader and a HON. JODY B. HICE Force as an Air Force Police Officer in 1962. OF GEORGIA team builder who inspired her colleagues at In 1967, he joined the Waterford Police De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ApprenNet, the education technology startup partment, serving in multiple specialized roles Thursday, May 21, 2015 where she served as CEO. And she was in- until his promotion to Deputy Chief in 1984, credibly smart, passionate and committed to and Chief in 1991. Mr. JODY B. HICE of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, social justice. As one of her friends told the Chief Pendleton has served as a valued re- I rise today to applaud Milledgeville’s Triumph Detroit Jewish News, ‘‘. . . she lit so many source to my office throughout my time in Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division, an ex- sparks. She was a visionary and a mobilizer. Congress, and his absence will be felt in east- ceptional manufacturer located in Baldwin I’m amazed at how much she managed to fit ern Connecticut. Chief Pendleton was not just County, Georgia that was recognized as the into her 39 years.’’ a leader in Waterford and its outstanding de- 2015 ‘‘Large Manufacturer of the Year’’ by the partment, but in the entire state, advocating Georgia Department of Economic Develop- Rachel was known not only for her vision, for safe roads and highways, regionalizing first ment. but as the speakers at the service stressed, responders and resources, and making police Today, I praise Triumph for their global vi- for her willingness to do the hard work nec- and fire communications interoperable. Any sion, their commitment to job creation, and for essary to bring her ideas to life. Detroit Nation time I had a question, he always made himself their extensive economic contribution through- might be the most vivid example of this. Ra- available in person or on the phone and his out Middle Georgia. In my opinion, Mr. Speak- chel and friends in New York who had grown responses were always direct and honest with er, Triumph is more than a manufacturing up in the Detroit area talked about creating a no sugarcoating. company but also a place of business integrity way for Detroit area natives who now live Please join me in congratulating Chief Mur- and workforce excellence. And I am honored elsewhere to stay connected to their home- ray Pendleton on a lifetime of service to his to have a business like Triumph in my home town and to participate in its revitalization. Ra- community, and wishing him a rewarding, and district. Mr. Speaker, Triumph is not only dedicated chel took this idea, sparked by a discussion well-deserved retirement. f to business excellence but also determined to among friends at a Passover Seder, and building a network of community leaders founded Detroit Nation—a nonprofit organiza- DEDICATION OF THE LGBT MONU- throughout their organization. Triumph’s man- tion which now has more than 7,000 members MENT IN ABRAHAM LINCOLN NA- agement established a tuition reimbursement in Metro Detroit and throughout the country. TIONAL CEMETERY program for its employees looking to further Detroit Nation creates connections between their education while dedicating countless vol- former Detroiters with expertise in a variety of HON. MIKE QUIGLEY unteer hours to United Way, Relay For Life, areas and entrepreneurs and nonprofit organi- OF ILLINOIS and the American Red Cross. zations in Detroit who can benefit from that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I con- gratulate Triumph on their outstanding eco- expertise, while also promoting the energy and Thursday, May 21, 2015 innovation taking place in Detroit to people in nomic and leadership achievements, and I Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cities throughout the country. look forward to their future endeavors in the recognize the Chicago Chapter of American 10th district of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, Rachel Jacobs’ mother, Gilda, Veterans for Equal Rights, which will dedicate f perfectly described Rachel’s most vital trait a monument for LGBT Veterans in Abraham when she told the Detroit Jewish News that Lincoln National Cemetery in Elmwood, IL on HONORING MARTHA HERM FOR her daughter ‘‘. . . connected with the world.’’ May 25, 2015. This is an historic day, as this HER WORK WITH THE CENTER This ability—to connect with the world and to is the first federally-approved monument hon- FOR PREVENTION OF ABUSE create connections between other people to oring LGBT veterans to be dedicated in a Na- work together for a common good—has made tional Cemetery in the United States. HON. CHERI BUSTOS It is fitting that this monument is located in a difference in the lives of many. May we all OF ILLINOIS the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. be inspired by Rachel, and I encourage my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Lincoln was not only our 16th Presi- colleagues to join me in extending the deepest dent and from the great state of Illinois, but he Thursday, May 21, 2015 condolences to Rachel’s husband, Todd was also the founder of the National Cemetery Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Waldman and their son Jacob; to her parents, system. His Gettysburg Address of 1863 be- honor Martha Herm for the more than two Gilda and John Jacobs; to her sister Jessica came a model of the principles of nationalism, decades she spent as the Executive Director Steinhardt; and to all of Rachel’s family, republicanism, equal rights, liberty, and de- of the Center for Prevention of Abuse in Peo- friends, and colleagues. mocracy. ria, Illinois.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.007 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E774 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 Annually, the Center provides assistance to ‘‘This means that nearly half the preschool the age of 5, including 2,471 homeless chil- more than 5,000 victims of domestic, sexual children of poverty will get a head start on dren, 8,370 children with disabilities, and pro- and elder abuse in addition to providing pre- their future. . . . vides services to 53,333 families. vention education to children, teens and adults ‘‘These children will receive preschool train- And in my home city of Houston, a remark- across Central Illinois. ing to prepare them for regular school in Sep- able organization called AVANCE has been On top of her decades of leadership with tember. . . . serving the needs of low-income children and the Center, Martha has served her community ‘‘They will get medical and dental attention families since its founding in 1973. through other leadership roles with the Coali- that they badly need, and parents will receive AVANCE offers Head Start, Early Head tion Against Domestic Violence and the Illinois counseling on improving the home environ- Start, Parenting, Healthy Marriage, Father- Certified Domestic Violence Professionals ment.’’ hood, and other programs designed to prepare Board. As so many can attest to, Martha has Conceived as an eight-week summer pro- and help low-income children, students, and been a true asset to the Peoria area. gram designed to provide pre-school training families reach their potential. Mr. Speaker, Martha has spent her life dedi- not just to prepare 5 and 6 year-olds to enter Mr. Speaker, not only has the Head Start cated to serving her community and the state regular school the following September, but Program been a great benefit to its direct of Illinois, and we are very gracious for all she also to give nearly half the preschool children beneficiaries, it has provided substantial eco- has done. I wish her all the best going for- living in poverty ‘‘a head start on their future.’’ nomic and social benefits to the nation as a ward. At its launch, the Head Start Program, ad- whole. f ministered by the Office of Economic Oppor- Research studies have shown that for each tunity and wonderfully and skillfully led by its dollar invested, the Head Start program yields RECOGNIZING HOLY CROSS LU- Director, Sargent Shriver, consisted of 2,500 a rate of return on investment (ROI) of 7–9 THERAN CHURCH ON ITS 125TH projects, covering 11,000 Child Development percent and the program is responsible for the ANNIVERSARY Centers, serving about 530,000 poor children direct creation of 236,591 jobs, with an aver- in every state of the Union. age annual salary of about $31,000 for Head HON. TOM EMMER Mr. Speaker, President Johnson recognized Start teachers with baccalaureate degrees. OF MINNESOTA that the bleak future waiting for children Mr. Speaker, another societal benefit of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trapped in poverty was not a phenomenon Head Start Program is the improved health of concentrated in the inner-cities of the large the children and families it serves. Thursday, May 21, 2015 urban cities of the North but could be found in Research has shown that the mortality rates Mr. EMMER of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I every region in every state in the nation. for 5–9 year-old children who had attended rise today to honor Holy Cross Lutheran That is why the Head Start Program was Head Start are 33–50% lower than the rates Church of St. Cloud, Minnesota, for their 125th launched not as a mere demonstration project for comparable children not enrolled in Head anniversary. limited to a handful of counties, but as a pro- Start. In 1890, Holy Cross Lutheran Church gram national in scope serving every city, sub- Moreover, Head Start children are less likely opened its doors. The congregation wor- urb, and rural area in the United States. to fall victim to childhood obesity and are at shipped near the St. Cloud State University Mr. Speaker, the Head Start Program pro- least 8% more likely to have had their immuni- campus until they outgrew their facilities and vided pre-school training to prepare poor chil- zations than children who did not attend pre- in 1996 relocated to Clearwater Road. dren to enter regular school and help put them school. For 125 years, generations of central Min- on an even footing with their classmates as Mr. Speaker, the Head Start Program has nesotans have gathered together to worship they entered school. been an unqualified success for the more than under this church’s roof. Today, more than But it also had an even higher aim and 31 million children and parents it has served 1,000 people celebrate their faith and love of loftier purpose, and that was to assist children since its inception in 1965. Christ in this vibrant and growing faith commu- prepare for the challenges they will face in life And so it is that we can look back with pride nity. and to combat poverty’s great weapons—hun- on the 50 year record of this bold and innova- Mr. Speaker, I ask that this body join me in ger and malnutrition; illness and poor health; tive program. congratulating Holy Cross Lutheran Church on ignorance and cultural deprivation. But we cannot yet be satisfied because our their anniversary. May they have many more Project Head Start was from the start a na- work is not done and will not be done until fruitful years to come. tional undertaking, utilizing the services of every eligible child is afforded the opportunity f 41,000 professionals, including teachers, doc- to get a head start in life the program pro- tors, dentists, nurses, nutritionists, employing vides. COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNI- more than 47,000 persons, who were assisted Today, only 42 percent of eligible low-in- VERSARY OF PROJECT HEAD by more than 500,000 volunteers. come preschoolers are actually served by START Based on its initial success as a summer Head Start and less than 4 percent are in program, the following year, in 1966, Head Early Head Start. HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE Start was funded as a primarily part day, 9 But we should not let the fact that we have OF TEXAS month program, largely through existing com- more work to do to strengthen the Head Start IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity action programs. Program detract from the joy and happiness In later years, the Head Start Program we are justified in deriving from its half century Thursday, May 21, 2015 would be expanded to serve children with dis- of success and its vindication of our optimistic Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, as the abilities, Native Americans, homeless children, belief in the capacity of Americans to solve author of H. Res. 92 and the Co-Chair of the and to provide bilingual and bicultural migrant pressing national problems when people of Congressional Children’s Caucus, it is with and seasonal programs serving 6,000 children goodwill work together in the spirit of coopera- great pride and deep appreciation for the op- in 21 states. tion rather than conflict. portunities this great nation affords to its citi- Today, the Head Start Program serves The record of the Head Start Program zens that I rise to commemorate the 50th an- nearly a million poor children, including: shows that it can be done and that President niversary of Project Head Start, one of the sig- 160,829 enrolled in Early Head Start for 3- Johnson was right—the Head Start Program nal achievements of the Great Society and year olds; 910,833 enrolled in Head Start; was and is ‘‘one of the most constructive, and boldest initiatives launched by the nation in 20,627 American Indian/Alaska Native children one of the most sensible, and also one of the the War on Poverty. enrolled in Head Start; 4,722 American Indian/ most exciting programs that this Nation has Launched in the White House Rose Garden Alaska Native children enrolled in Early Head ever undertaken.’’ on May 18, 1965, by President Lyndon Baines Start; 32,082 children of migrant or seasonal And its reward for this bold act is the collec- Johnson, the aim of Project Head Start was workers enrolled in Head Start; and 40,853 tive service and contributions to the better- bold and audacious in its scope and design. homeless children enrolled in Head Start. ment of society made by the 31 million chil- As President Johnson stated in announcing Additionally, the Head Start Program serves dren that have been served by the program the opening of a new front in the War on Pov- 136,120 children with disabilities, 15,632 preg- over the past 50 years. erty with the launch of Project Head Start: nant women, and provides services to 771,840 I thank the 100 colleagues who co-spon- ‘‘We set out to make certain that poverty’s families. sored H. Res. 92, and especially the 65 mem- children would not be forevermore poverty’s In my home state of Texas, the Head Start bers who joined me as original cosponsors of captives. . . . Program serves 661,000 poor children under the resolution.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K21MY8.011 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E775 I also wish to express my thanks and appre- professional actuaries to determine the risk I wish him and his family the best of luck as ciation to Chelsea Ukoha and Gregory Berry presented by each gun and gun owner. Just they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. of my staff for their exceptional efforts and as with car insurance, higher-risk owners of f work on this wonderful tribute to a program firearms would face higher premiums, while that has contributed so much to the richness responsible owners could qualify for reduced THANKING MS. SHARON ANN POR- and vitality of our country. rates. TER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f As gun violence continues to inflict scars on American families and our communities, Con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION gress should look for new ways to promote HON. AL GREEN gun safety and prevent future tragedies. I OF TEXAS HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ hope my colleagues will join me to support IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA this forward-thinking legislation. Thursday, May 21, 2015 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Thursday, May 21, 2015 TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL R. today, I would like to thank Ms. Sharon Ann Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. Mr. MARTIN UMBARGER Porter for her more than fifteen years of out- Speaker, I was unable to vote on H.R. 1191 standing service to the House of Representa- (Roll Call Vote 118), the Iran Nuclear Agree- HON. TODD ROKITA tives, in a number of administrative and sup- ment Review Act of 2015 on May 15, 2015. I OF INDIANA port roles. would like to reflect that if I had the oppor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. Porter began her career in the House in tunity to vote on H.R. 1191, I would have February 2000 as the Data Entry Specialist Thursday, May 21, 2015 voted Aye. under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). I strongly support the Iran Nuclear Agree- Mr. ROKITA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Eager to learn and help carry out other duties, ment Review Act of 2015 and I believe we are honor a distinguished Hoosier and American, Ms. Porter was promoted to Financial Coun- at a critical point where Congress must be af- Major General R. Martin Umbarger, the Adju- selor in February 2001. As Financial Coun- forded the opportunity to review any deal with tant General of Indiana. Major General selor she was responsible for the processing Iran. Although I support the ongoing negotia- Umbarger is retiring after eleven years as the of payments as well as reimbursements re- tions of the Iran Nuclear Framework, I strongly leader of the Indiana Army and Air National quested by House offices, including Member, believe the United States must ensure Iran is Guard, the Indiana Guard Reserve and sup- Committee, and Leadership offices. Ms. Porter denied any opportunities to further pursue its port staff totaling more than 15,800 personnel. worked diligently in all her roles, processing a nuclear ambitions. It is critical that the final Major General Umbarger began his career large volume of payments on a daily basis, as deal require a comprehensive inspection and as an enlisted soldier for the Indiana Army Na- well as forming long-lasting friendships with verification vehicle, including the right to ‘‘any- tional Guard in 1969. He was commissioned her customers and co-workers. time, anywhere’’ inspections. Iran must also as a Second Lieutenant after graduating from Additionally, Ms. Porter has offered her ex- remove all its enriched uranium and comply the Indiana Military Academy as a distin- pertise during each House Service Fair, by with six United Nations Security Council reso- guished military graduate. He has served as volunteering extra time to assist with dissemi- lutions to reveal the extent of its prior nuclear the Deputy Commanding General for the Re- nating valuable information to House employ- work. Most importantly, I believe we must ex- serve Component in the U.S. Army Forces ees and customers. She was also instrumental ercise extreme caution before lifting any exist- Command, Assistant Division Commander for in the transition to the new digital document ing sanctions. Iran must demonstrate compli- Training for the 38th Infantry Division, and as management and electronic voucher submis- ance with the deal before any sanctions are Commanding General of the 76th Infantry Bri- sion known as E-Voucher, which streamlines lifted. Furthermore, the United States must gade. services to House offices. have a structure in place to immediately re-im- Major General Umbarger earned a Bachelor Ms. Porter’s work ethic, diligence, and dedi- pose these sanctions if Iran is found violating of Science Degree in business from the Uni- cation have made her an invaluable asset to any terms of the agreement. versity of Evansville and attended the United the CAO organization. She has consistently Iran’s nuclear program remains a threat to States Command and General Staff College provided excellent customer service to Mem- the international community. A nuclear-armed and United States Army War College. Major bers and staff. Her outgoing personality, posi- Iran would pose enormous challenges to the General Umbarger has directed the pre-mobi- tive attitude, and sense of humor have en- national security of the United States and our lized training, deployment and redeployment of deared her to many colleagues and friends. allies including Israel. Signing a final deal will most of the Indiana Army and Air National Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Ms. Sharon Ann only be the first step—the United States and Guard in support of the Global War on Ter- Porter and I ask my colleagues to join me in the international community must continue to rorism. He has served as a member of the thanking her for her distinguished service to work together to provide the necessary over- Secretary of the Army’s Reserve Forces Policy the House of Representatives as well as the sight in order to prevent Iran from developing Committee and currently serves on the Sec- nation it serves. I wish Ms. Porter and her a nuclear weapon. retary of Defense’s Reserve Forces Policy family all the best as she begins this new f Board. chapter in her life. As Secretary of State, I had the privilege of f INTRODUCTION OF FIREARM RISK working with Major General Umbarger to pro- PROTECTION ACT tect Hoosiers serving in the military, both out- AUTHORIZING THE USE OF EMAN- of-state and overseas, by promoting and im- CIPATION HALL IN THE CAPITOL HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY proving absentee voting processes. Major VISITOR CENTER FOR AN EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTHDAY OF NEW YORK General Umbarger recognized the importance OF KING KAMEHAMEHA I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of ensuring that those fighting for our freedom had the opportunity to vote for those sending Thursday, May 21, 2015 them into harm’s way. He truly values the SPEECH OF Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. rights of the men and women under his com- HON. TULSI GABBARD Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce the Fire- mand, and they know it. OF HAWAII arm Risk Protection Act, innovative legislation As Indiana’s Fourth District Representative, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to promote safe gun ownership. I have also worked with Major General Too often, our communities are left looking Umbarger on legislation which would study the Monday, May 18, 2015 for answers after horrific tragedies inflicted structure of our military and how reserve com- Ms. GABBARD. Madam Speaker, I rise with dangerous firearms. A requirement to ponents can be best utilized. today in support of S. Con. Res. 3, a concur- carry liability insurance is a market-based so- Major General Umbarger is one of the most rent resolution authorizing the use of Emanci- lution that would hold gun owners responsible accomplished adjutant generals in the country pation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an for the risk their firearms present, and create and a valuable leader in Indiana. He has led event to be held on June 7, 2015, to celebrate incentives for responsible gun safety practices. the Indiana National Guard and served our the birthday of King Kamehameha I. The Firearm Risk Protection Act would har- state and nation with integrity and distinction This annual celebration honors King Kame- ness the power of insurance markets to allow over his 45 year career in the Armed Forces. hameha I who established a unified Kingdom

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.012 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E776 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 of Hawai‘i in 1810. King Kamehameha Day Administration, the Office of the Architect of ing (REAL) Act, legislation that will curb our was celebrated first on June 11, 1872, and the Capitol, and the Office of Sergeant at nation’s high incarceration rate through the av- has been a Hawai‘i State holiday since 1959. Arms who have helped make this annual birth- enue of education. In 1970, the celebration of King day celebration for King Kamehameha I a suc- Joined by Reps. DAVIS, LEE, SCOTT, Kamehameha’s birthday in our nation’s capital cess. DELAURO and RICHMOND, our legislation will opened the rich history and culture of Hawai‘i f reinstate Pell Grant eligibility to federal and to more Americans. state prisoners, which was allowed from In 1758, with the birth of Kamehameha, a INTRODUCTION OF THE SCAN CON- 1972–1995. A provision in the 1994 omnibus prophecy foretelling that a great leader would TAINERS ABSOLUTELY NOW crime bill amended the 1965 Higher Education be born and unite the islands of Hawai‘i was (SCAN) ACT Act and reversed this rehabilitating and well fulfilled. Born into royal families from the is- invested policy. lands of Hawai‘i and Maui, Kamehameha’s HON. JANICE HAHN Back then, 350 postsecondary prison pro- mentoring started at a young age. He learned OF CALIFORNIA grams in 37 states existed across the nation religion, oral history, culture, economics, gov- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for incarcerated individuals. That ability to gain post-secondary education has been drastically ernance, navigation, warfare, and other fields Thursday, May 21, 2015 of knowledge necessary to build a nation. reduced to about a dozen today. Subse- Kamehameha rose to power through polit- Ms. HAHN. Mr. Speaker, after the tragic at- quently, our state and federal population has ical astuteness and superior forces. He was a tacks on 9/11, Congress strengthened aviation increased by nearly 50 percent from 1 million visionary leader with a strategic mind, domi- security, which was the nature of the attacks to 1.5 million today. nating presence, and persuasive personality. against our country. While our aviation system According to a recent Vera Institute study, it Kamehameha developed relationships with is more secure—13 years later—we have not costs American taxpayers roughly $31,000 a other royal families, built coalitions and sought secured our nation’s ports. Our ports are vul- year to house an inmate. In my home state of the counsel of those steeped in modern war- nerable to attacks. Maryland, it costs taxpayers more than fare. By 1790, Kamehameha’s modernized I represent the Port of Los Angeles and the $38,000 a year to house an inmate. Overall, armed forces equipped with cannons and fire- communities that surround the port; I have the our nation spends roughly $40 billion a year arms and use of psychological warfare to un- personal responsibility of keeping the people on correctional facilities. This comes despite a recent report by the dermine the spirits of opposing forces led to of my district safe. Top security experts recommend that ship- RAND Corporation, which found that for every one successful military campaign after an- ping containers entering our nation’s ports be $1 investment in prison education programs other. there is a $4–5 dollar reduction in incarcer- While uniting the islands of Hawai‘i, Kame- scanned for radiological and nuclear materials ation costs during the first three years post-re- hameha contemplated on the future of the and other potentially dangerous cargo. In addi- tion, Congress passed laws requiring that 100 lease of a prisoner. Kingdom of Hawai‘i and reasoned that for a Earlier this month, I visited the Maryland nation to be vibrant, its citizens must feel safe percent of all cargo be scanned by 2012. Today, three years after the deadline, we are Correctional Institution in Jessup as an ob- and secure. Kamehameha reflected on a mili- server of Goucher College’s Prison Education tary encounter with fishermen gathering food scanning only 3 percent of incoming cargo. I firmly believe that responding to ongoing Partnership. I was inspired as I sat down with from the ocean for their families. As Kameha- terrorist threats and the risk of nuclear pro- incarcerated men and women taking college meha gave chase to the fishermen, his leg got liferation should remain top national security courses and asking for the opportunity to bet- caught among the shoreline rocks. One of the priorities. ter serve society once they are released. fishermen hit him on the head with a paddle The detonation of a nuclear device or ‘‘dirty I urge my colleagues on both sides of the that broke into splinters. The fisherman spared bomb’’ at a port such as the Port of Los Ange- aisle to cosponsor this important and much Kamehameha’s life. les could cause a staggering loss of life. In ad- needed piece of legislation. Later, the fisherman was brought before Ka- dition, it could result in a West Coast or na- f mehameha. In his wisdom, Kamehameha tionwide shutdown of all ports, which would ruled that the fisherman was innocent. The SAVANNAH STAFFORD cost the United States economy billions of dol- fisherman was protecting his family and land lars each day. The economic impact of port from an aggressor who could have done them closure on supply chains was clearly dem- HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO harm. From that experience, Kamehameha OF MISSISSIPPI onstrated in 2002 when port workers were embraced the inalienable rights of all men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES locked out for 8 days at the West Coast Ports. women by proclaiming the Law of the Splin- That cost $1 billion per day. Thursday, May 21, 2015 tered Paddle (Ka¯na¯wai Ma¯mala Hoe), the law For these reasons, I am re-introducing the of the land. The law stated, ‘‘Let every elderly Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Scan Containers Absolutely Now (SCAN) Act. take this opportunity to recognize Ms. Savan- person, woman, and child lie by the roadside This bill would create a one-year pilot program nah Stafford as a member of the United in safety.’’ The Law of the Splintered Paddle at two United States ports to evaluate the States Naval Academy Class of 2015. sets the moral tone to do no harm to fellow process of 100 percent scanning of cargo con- Savannah graduated from the U.S. Naval human beings, take personal responsibility tainers and its potential use at all domestic Academy with a degree in Oceanography, and and think before committing an act of violence. ports. her service assignment is Surface Warfare. It is fitting that the words of the Law of the I previously introduced this in the 113th She received a commission as an Ensign in Splintered Paddle are enshrined in the Hawai‘i Congress. This reintroduction includes several the United States Navy on May 22, 2015. State Constitution. Its values have become a improvements to give ports who wish to apply, Her career in the service has just begun, model for human rights law regarding the more flexibility on the management of the se- but it is a testament to Savannah’s unselfish treatment of civilians and other non-combat- curity systems. devotion to the people of this great nation. ants. We must take our responsibility to protect The challenges will be many and the time, al- Kamehameha knew that in order to ensure the nation seriously. We cannot allow incon- though it may seem like an eternity, will fly by the health, safety, and welfare of his people, venience or shortsighted economic expediency almost unnoticed. it was imperative to create economic opportu- to get in the way of keeping our nation’s ports The challenge for this young woman will be nities. Kamehameha invested resources to and citizens safe. to retain as much as possible, pass on what maintain viable fishponds and taro patches; f she learns to others, and live life for every mo- protect fresh water streams, fertile soils, and ment. forest lands; build schools and train a new RESTORING EDUCATION AND South Mississippi is proud of Savannah and generation of leaders. Kamehameha also bore LEARNING (REAL) ACT her accomplishments, and we look forward to witness to rapid unfolding events occurring her continuing to represent not only Mis- since the arrival of Captain James Cook in HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS sissippi, but the entire nation, as a United 1778. Kamehameha knew that it was the be- OF MARYLAND States Navy officer. ginning of a new chapter in the history of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As Savannah embarks on a new chapter in Native Hawai‘ian people, and he made wise life, it is my hope that she may always recall decisions to prepare his people for the future. Thursday, May 21, 2015 with a deep sense of pride and accomplish- In closing, I would like to extend my appre- Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment graduating from a program as pres- ciation to the staff of the Committee on House introduce the Restoring Education and Learn- tigious as the Naval Academy.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.017 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E777 I would like to send Savannah my best Gaston Periat was a golfer, a story teller, a Yesterday, the Congress awarded General wishes for continued success in her future en- member of the Elks Club, a Rotarian and a Cleveland and all of the American Fighter deavors, thank her for her service, and con- friend to an extraordinary number of people. Aces with the Congressional Gold Medal, the gratulate her on this momentous occasion. He was helpful to all in need and had the abil- highest honor bestowed by Congress. I was f ity to make every person feel special. I was honored to host General Cleveland in my of- privileged to work with Gaston Periat during fice prior to the ceremony. My staff and I were APPLAUDING MIKE WHITE FOR my time on the San Mateo County Board of privileged to spend time with this American HIS BRAVE ACT OF HEROISM ON Supervisors. He was unfailingly polite, con- hero and hear stories from his distinguished THE JOB cerned, professional and prepared, and we military service. continued to work together during my tenure in But General Cleveland’s public service did HON. CHERI BUSTOS Congress. He was a great and good man who not end with his retirement from military duty. OF ILLINOIS made extensive contributions to our commu- Since his retirement, General Cleveland has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity and he will always be missed by those continued to devote countless hours to efforts who had the good fortune to know him. to better his community, state, and country. Thursday, May 21, 2015 Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Rep- After making Montgomery his family’s home, Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to resentatives to join me in extending our con- he served as Director of the United Way, and honor Mike White for the brave act of heroism dolences to Gaston Periat’s wife of 69 years, led the Montgomery Area Food Bank. In 1989, he displayed while on the job this past No- Peggy, and to his daughter, Judy Periat; son he was chosen as Commissioner of the Ala- vember of 2014. Dan Periat and his wife, Andrea Periat; son bama Department of Health and Human Serv- Mike works as a United States Postal Serv- Ken Periat and his wife, Kimberly Periat; ices, serving through 1992. ice mail carrier in the Peoria, Illinois branch. daughter Janet Periat and her husband, Frank Most recently, his 17 years of service as the This past November, Mike was going about Higgins; granddaughter Adriana Goericke and President of the Alabama World Affairs Coun- his regular route when he noticed a woman on her husband, Jan Goericke, and great-grand- cil helped transform the institute into the larg- her front porch having a severe asthma attack. daughter Mia Goericke; granddaughter Camile est organization of its kind in the South. Mike tried to get her an inhaler and called 911 Steinmetz and her husband, Carl Steinmetz, The Alabama World Affairs Council is a fine then did all he could to comfort the woman and great-granddaughter Lola Steinmetz; organization which seeks to promote public and care for her child while they waited for the granddaughters Renee Periat and Nadine awareness and understanding of international ambulance to arrive. Thanks to his help, after Periat; grandson Aaron Periat and his wife, affairs as they relate to the political, economic, a week of being hospitalized, the woman re- Kim Periat, and great-grandson Maximus cultural, and military interests of the United turned home in good health. Periat. States. The Alabama council is a member of On his next delivery to her home following May our tribute to Gaston, as well as our the World Affairs Councils of America and is the incident, the woman Mike aided ran over thoughts and prayers be a source of strength one of some 96 councils nationwide. Though and gave him a hug, thanking him for all he and comfort to his entire family. Our commu- General Cleveland is retiring from his position, had done to help her. nity and our country were made stronger and he leaves an undeniable mark on the organi- Mr. Speaker, I commend Mike White and better by Gaston Periat. zation and its members who have benefited his willingness to go beyond the line of duty to f from his service. help an individual in need. I thank Mike again HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize for his service to our community. CHARLES ‘CHICK’ CLEVELAND Lieutenant General Cleveland—a distin- f guished fighter pilot, a public servant, a com- munity leader, and an American hero. He has TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE HON. MARTHA ROBY truly set an example for future generations of OF GASTON FRANCIS PERIAT OF ALABAMA Americans to come, and it is my great honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to represent him here in Congress. Thursday, May 21, 2015 HON. ANNA G. ESHOO f OF CALIFORNIA Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Lieutenant General Charles ‘Chick’ A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE LIFE OF DAVID BRUCE GOLDBERG Thursday, May 21, 2015 Cleveland, one of our country’s great fighter pilots, an American hero, and a community Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to leader in Montgomery, Alabama. HON. ANNA G. ESHOO honor my constituent, dear friend and extraor- Lieutenant General Charles Cleveland was OF CALIFORNIA dinary American, Gaston Francis Periat. Gas- born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1927 and was ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ton was born in San Francisco, California on pointed for service at the U.S. Military Acad- Thursday, May 21, 2015 September 19, 1922, and died peacefully in emy in West Point, New York. After graduating Santa Cruz, California, on December 11, in 1949, he began his service in what was Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- 2013, at the age of 91. then the Army Air Corps, eventually ute to David Bruce Goldberg, who was born in Gaston was raised in San Mateo and grad- transitioning into service with the U.S. Air Minnesota on October 2, 1967, and died trag- uated from San Mateo High School. He Force and serving overseas during the Korean ically at age 47, on May 1, 2015, in Mexico. worked in his family’s Chrysler-Plymouth- War. Later, Gen. Cleveland earned his mas- I had the privilege of representing him as a Dodge dealership, Periat & Sons, until World ter’s degree in political science from Xavier constituent residing in Menlo Park, California. War II, when he entered the Army. Gaston University in Cincinnati, and completed the ad- Dave graduated from the Blake School in was taught to speak French by his Swiss vanced management program at Harvard Uni- Minneapolis and earned a BA degree, magna grandmother, and he spent much of the war in versity in 1969. cum laude, from Harvard University. After France where he acted as a liaison between In his more than 35 years of service, Gen- graduating from college, Dave worked for Bain the U.S. Army and French businesses. In Feb- eral Cleveland logged more than 4300 flying and Company and Capitol Records. In 1994, ruary 1944, Gaston married Margaret (Peggy), hours in military aircraft, including the F–86 he founded Launch Media which was later ac- and in 1946 the couple settled in San Mateo Sabre. General Cleveland demonstrated a quired by Yahoo in 2001. In 2007 he joined and began their family. rarely-matched level of combat expertise, be- Benchmark Capital, and in 2009, joined In 1970, Gaston and Peggy moved to coming one of our country’s distinguished SurveyMonkey, where he was CEO at the Pescadero where Gaston enjoyed riding the fighter aces. General Cleveland was credited time of his death. trails on his horse Yuckabuck. After selling the with shooting down five enemy MiG–15 air- Dave Goldberg was a successful entre- family business in San Mateo, the family craft in Korea, officially earning the designa- preneur, venture capitalist, and technology moved to Gilroy, where Gaston bought tion as an ‘ace.’ and music industry executive. He ran several Gavilan Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge. Upon his General Cleveland went on to a distin- online consumer businesses, and served as a retirement, he returned to Pescadero where guished career in the United States Air Force, director of many companies and organizations, he served on the Pescadero Municipal Advi- holding several command positions including but he was far more than the sum of his great sory Committee. During his final years, Gaston Commander of Air University at Maxwell Air professional success. Dave has been praised lived in the retirement community of Domini- Force Base in my hometown of Montgomery, as warm, humble and kind, and described as can Oaks in Santa Cruz. Alabama. a genius, a leader and a man of courage. He

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They speak volumes boards within the community including the about the goodness and greatness of this ex- Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is an Johnson County Animal Shelter Advisory traordinary man: honor to recognize Major General R. Martin Board and the Indiana Feed and Grain Asso- Umbarger and wish him well upon his retire- ciation, for which he is a past director and ‘‘I want to thank all of our friends and ment from the Indiana National Guard. Since family for the outpouring of love over the chairman. He also currently serves on the past few days. It has been extraordinary— his initial appointment on March 11, 2004, Board of Trustees for both Johnson Memorial and each story you have shared will help Major General Umbarger has undertaken Hospital and Franklin College. keep Dave alive in our hearts and memories. great responsibility as Adjutant General of In- Major General Umbarger’s exceptional mili- I met Dave nearly 20 years ago when I first diana, commanding the Indiana Army and Air tary and civilian career and passionate dedica- moved to LA. He became my best friend. He National Guard and the Indiana Guard Re- tion to his community are exceeded only by showed me the internet for the first time, serve, as well as more than 15,800 state em- his devotion to his family. The General and his planned fun outings, took me to temple for ployees. In recognition of his outstanding ac- loving wife of many years, Rowana, have one the Jewish holidays, introduced me to much complishments and distinguished career, a re- son, Jackson, two daughters, Erica and Trista, cooler music than I had ever heard.’’ tirement reception in his honor will be held on and eight beautiful grandchildren. ‘‘We had 11 truly joyful years of the deep- Saturday, May 30, 2015, at JW Marriott in In- I have been privileged to work with Marty est love, happiest marriage, and truest part- dianapolis, Indiana. over these many years. He is a man of unsur- nership that I could imagine . . . He gave me Major General Umbarger began his remark- passed talent who is guided by a strong moral the experience of being deeply understood, able military career with the Indiana Army Na- truly supported and completely and utterly compass and a profound sense of duty. His loved—and I will carry that with me always. tional Guard in 1969. Upon graduating from work has enriched each of us and I am doubly Most importantly, he gave me the two most the Indiana Military Academy in June 1971, fortunate because he is also my friend. amazing children in the world.’’ where he earned the Distinguished Graduate Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and ‘‘Dave was my rock. When I got upset, he Erickson Trophy, Major General Umbarger my other colleagues join me in honoring Major stayed calm. When I was worried, he said it was commissioned as a second lieutenant, in- General R. Martin Umbarger for his out- would be ok. When I wasn’t sure what to do, fantry branch. Prior to his present position, he standing contributions and unwavering dedica- he figured it out. He was completely dedi- served as deputy commanding general for the tion to the State of Indiana. He has served the cated to his children in every way—and their reserve component, United States Forces state with distinction, and for this he is to be strength these past few days is the best sign Command. Other significant assignments in- commended. I could have that Dave is still here with us clude the assistant division commander for in spirit.’’ f training, 38th Infantry Division (Mechanized), ‘‘Dave and I did not get nearly enough and commanding general of the 76th Infantry PERSONAL EXPLANATION time together. But as heartbroken as I am Brigade (Separate). today, I am equally grateful. Even in these last few days of completely unexpected Major General Umbarger is also a graduate HON. NIKI TSONGAS hell—the darkest and saddest moments of of the University of Evansville, where he OF MASSACHUSETTS my life—I know how lucky I have been. If earned a Bachelor of Science degree in busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the day I walked down that aisle with Dave ness. He also completed studies at the United Thursday, May 21, 2015 someone had told me that this would hap- States Command and General Staff College, pen—that he would be taken from us all in as well as the United States Army War Col- Ms. TSONGAS. Mr. Speaker, I was unable just 11 years—I would still have walked down lege. to cast votes from May 18–May 21st due to a that aisle. Because 11 years of being Dave A testament to his commitment to his duties, family commitment. Goldberg’s wife, and 10 years of being a par- Major General Umbarger has been honored Had I been present, I would have voted ent with him is perhaps more luck and more happiness than I could have ever imagined. I with many prestigious awards and accolades. against H.R. 2250, the Legislative Branch Ap- am grateful for every minute we had.’’ He is the recipient of the Legion of Merit (2nd propriations Act. Republicans have chosen to ‘‘As we put the love of my life to rest Award), the Meritorious Service Medal (Oak fund the Department of Defense at higher today, we buried only his body. His spirit, his Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal, funding levels at the expense of funding for soul, his amazing ability to give is still with the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Re- other agencies already squeezed by strict se- us. It lives on in the stories people are shar- serve Components Achievement Medal (7th questration rules. Although I support some of ing of how he touched their lives, in the love Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the provisions in this legislation, I oppose the that is visible in the eyes of our family and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with one manner with which Republicans have decided friends, in the spirit and resilience of our hourglass device), the Army Service Ribbon, to prioritize spending for the country. children. Things will never be the same—but the Army Reserve Components Service Rib- I would have voted in favor of H.R. 2353, the world is better for the years my beloved the Highway and Transportation Funding Act husband lived.’’ bon, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, the Army Staff Identification of 2015. The strength and vitality of our na- Mr. Speaker, I ask the entire House of Badge, the Indiana Long Service Medal, the tion’s infrastructure is critical to our economic Representatives to join me in extending our Indiana Emergency Service Medal, and the In- competitiveness. The Highway Trust Fund pro- deepest condolences to Dave’s wife Sheryl diana Distinguished Service Medal (Bronze vides federal support for transportation Sandberg, to their children, his mother, brother Oak Leaf Cluster). In 2007, Major General projects on the state level in order to maintain and entire family and many friends. As Presi- Umbarger was also presented the Distin- a modern, efficient, and reliable transportation dent Obama said in his message of condo- guished Alumnus Award from his alma mater, infrastructure. These projects also support lence, ‘‘His skills as an entrepreneur created the University of Evansville. local job creation and economic development. opportunity for many, his love for his family Major General Umbarger has also exhibited However, I am extremely dismayed that H.R. was a joy to behold, and his example as a his extraordinary leadership abilities in serving 2353 only extends authorization for the High- husband and father was something we could as a member of the Reserve Forces Policy way Trust Fund for two months and does not all learn from. We’re heartbroken by him leav- Board and the National Guard Association of address long term funding challenges. Con- ing us far too soon, but we celebrate a re- the United States, which he chaired from 2006 gress must pass a bipartisan, long-term fund- markable legacy.’’ until 2008. He has also served as a principal ing solution for the Highway Trust Fund. Our community, our country and our world member of the Army Reserve Forces Policy I would have voted against H.R. 1806, the are stronger and better because of the life and Committee and is a member of the Associa- America COMPETES Reauthorization Act. work of Dave Goldberg. May this tribute and tion of the United States Army, Indiana Chap- Since its enactment, the America COMPETES the thoughts and prayers of countless others ter. Act has bolstered our nation’s science and en- be a source of comfort and strength to his be- Major General Umbarger’s civilian achieve- ergy competitiveness through increased in- loved Sheryl, their children and all the family. ments are no less noteworthy. He is president vestment in research and development and

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He Congress and the Obama Administration While I am a strong supporter of making the served in combat arms units on active duty for should continue to support the Republic of Research and Development tax credit perma- seven years before transferring to the Army Moldova in its statecraft, economic and secu- nent, I do not support this legislation because Reserves. His first assignment in the Army rity capabilities. Progress demonstrated by the this unpaid-for tax measure would add an esti- Reserves was in the 100th Battalion, 442nd Republic of Moldova on a sustained path to- mated $181.6 billion to the deficit over 10 Infantry Regiment, the only infantry unit in the wards Western integration should be recog- years. Army Reserves. nized. For example, despite Moldova’s enter- I would have voted against H.R. 2262, the Staff Sergeant Jones served in support of ing into an Association Agreement with the SPACE Act of 2015. While I support the de- Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2008 European Union, the Russian Federation con- velopment of the commercial space industry, to August 2009. In October 2012, he deployed tinues to ban imports of Moldovan products, this legislation does not strike the appropriate to FOB Ghazni in Afghanistan as a Combat exert pressure on the Moldovan people, and balance between the needs of the industry Sustainment Support Battalion Liaison NCO. disseminate propaganda to the Moldovan peo- and overall safety of the programs for the gen- While serving at FOB Ghazni, Staff Ser- ple. The Russian Federation continues to eral public and future customers. geant Jones sustained significant injuries as a maintain a substantial military presence in f result of explosions due to enemy fire on June Transnistria, in violation the Russian Federa- 18, 2013. tion’s commitments at the Istanbul Summit. HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE In addition to the Purple Heart, Staff Ser- The Russian Federation continues to use this OF CAPTAIN JOHN J. LEVULIS geant Jones has received the Combat Action military presence—along with its fuel exports Badge, 6 Army Commendation Medals, 7 and intelligence assets within Moldovan terri- HON. JOHN KATKO Good Conduct Medals, 2 NATO Medals, 8 tory—to continually destabilize the region. OF NEW YORK Overseas Bars, Iraq and Afghanistan Cam- Smaller and more fragile states across the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES paign Medals, the Gold Recruiter Badge with globe face increasing pressure, destabilization three sapphires, and the Army Recruiting and aggression from larger, totalitarian gov- Thursday, May 21, 2015 Ring. ernments. These states are susceptible to fall- Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Staff Sergeant Jones currently resides in ing into ‘regional spheres of influence’ without honor the life and service of Captain John J. Decatur, Illinois, and works as a Movements sustained, consolidated efforts of support by Levulis. Captain Levulis proudly served our Supervisor with the 236th Inland Cargo Trans- the world’s democracies. Last Congress, the nation since 2012 in the U.S. Army, including fer Company. I’m proud to honor him for re- House and Senate both passed resolutions one tour in Afghanistan. Nicknamed by his fel- ceiving the Purple Heart, and am humbled by calling on the Obama Administration to sup- low soldiers as ‘‘Captain America,’’ Captain his bravery, service and sacrifice for our na- port the Republic of Moldova’s capabilities in Levulis epitomized the leadership, courage, tion. reforming its judicial sector, fighting corruption, and nobility of a true American hero. f and reforming economic markets. In addition Captain Levulis was commissioned into the to continuing in these important reforms, we U.S. Army as a second lieutenant in 2012, fol- CONGRESSIONAL MOLDOVA CAU- urge the Obama Administration to work in bi- lowing his graduation from the Niagara Univer- CUS STATEMENT ON THE RIGA lateral and multilateral forums to monitor sity ROTC program. He completed the Infantry SUMMIT human rights abuses in the region and help Basic Officer course at Fort Benning, Georgia. advance U.S. investment in Moldova’s energy Following basic training, Captain Levulis was HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS markets to lessen its dependence on Russian reassigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry OF PENNSYLVANIA sources. We are struck by the Moldovan peo- Regiment at Fort Drum in New York, where he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ple’s demonstrated commitments to free mar- served as a heavy weapons platoon leader. Thursday, May 21, 2015 kets, democracy, and the rule of law. The He was deployed to Afghanistan in May of United States must continue to serve as a 2013 as a platoon leader and returned in Mr. PITTS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my- leader in the community of Western nations by 2014. After returning from Afghanistan, Cap- self, the Honorable DAVID E. PRICE, and the supporting the people of Moldova in their com- tain Levilus was again stationed at Fort Drum. Congressional Moldova Caucus, the Republic mitment toward integration. of Moldova is a friend of the United States of Captain Levilus received numerous awards f including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious America, and a partner country of the North Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Atlantic Treaty Organization. Like Ukraine and HIGHLIGHTING SUMMER MEAL Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Over- Georgia, Moldova is part of a strategically sig- PARTNERS INAUGURAL EVENT seas Service Medal, NATO Meritorious Serv- nificant segment of Eastern Europe that looks ON MAY 30, 2015 ice Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, and the toward Europe for a promising and prosperous Parachutist Badge. future. HON. MARCY KAPTUR On May 1st, Captain Levilus tragically lost The full integration of Moldova into the Eu- OF OHIO his life in a motor vehicle accident while on ropean Union is also in the strategic interest of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duty in New Jersey. He leaves behind his lov- the United States. As has been the case with Thursday, May 21, 2015 ing wife, Julianne, mother, Barbara, father, other Eastern European nations that fully inte- Gary, and younger brother, James. My condo- grated into the European Union, integration Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lences go out to Captain Levilus’ entire family will help Moldova develop new economic op- bring much-needed attention to summer meal and friends. New York State and our nation portunities and contribute to the overall secu- programs for food insecure families. A new has lost a valiant soldier, honorable citizen, rity and stability of the region. collaboration of community organizations in and first-rate man in Captain John J. Levulis. The Republic of Moldova signed an Asso- Lucas County, Ohio called Summer Meal Part- f ciation Agreement with the European Union in ners is working to raise awareness and in- 2014 and is currently implementing its ambi- crease participation in summer meal programs TRIBUTE TO STAFF SERGEANT tious Free Trade Agreement (DCFTA). in that county. This group can be a model for WILLIE C. JONES Moldova also reached a visa liberalization similar collaborative efforts supporting under- agreement with the EU. served communities around the country. Sum- HON. RODNEY DAVIS As the EU Summit in Riga convenes, we mer Meal Partners will hold their official kickoff OF ILLINOIS call on our allies in Europe to fully engage the event on May 30th of this year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Republic of Moldova and to chart out its bid Today in Lucas County just eight percent of for accession into the Union under the terms the 54,135 children that are eligible for free or Thursday, May 21, 2015 of the Lisbon Treaty. A failure to fully recog- reduced price school meals participate in Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- nize the aspirations and legal rights of the Re- readily-available summer meal support. This er, I rise today to honor my constituent, Staff public of Moldova in its application only stands support could make a real difference in the

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This small southwest Missouri Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies also put school has proven again that size does not Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to children at risk for serious and permanent matter when it comes to talent, dedication and recognize a champion and leader from the problems with attention, cognition and behav- perseverance. State of Washington, Leo Finnegan. Whether it’s serving on community advisory ior. They undermine natural growth and devel- Individually, Sarcoxie’s Zane White took boards, helping a parent navigate bureaucratic opment and lead to compromised immune second place in the state high school division difficulties or organizing recreational activities systems. with 293 points and Gavin Currey finished a for those with special needs, Leo Finnegan With most primary school students on close fourth with 290 points. Annika Johnson, has been, and will continue to be, a deliberate break, the summer can be a challenging time Jordyn Kirby and Elizabeth Workman all fin- and enthusiastic voice for the developmental for working parents. Relief is available in the ished in the top 15, further helping shoot disability community. form of summer meals but only a small frac- Sarcoxie to first place. Leo and his wife Rose first moved to Wash- tion of eligible families take advantage of this Coaches Kaycia and David Woolsey de- ington State in 1975 with their five children, important initiative. one of whom has special needs, Tim. When serve praise for successfully aiming the team I congratulate Summer Meal Partners for his son was unable to participate in Soap Box toward their bullseye—a first place finish. their important work and for their upcoming Derby Races with his other children, Leo took Much effort goes into teaching skills to go the kickoff on May 30, 2015. it upon himself to construct a two passenger distance. That shows especially this year, as f car so the entire family could share in the fun many on the Sarcoxie team were first-year together. This act sparked an idea to organize HONORING DR. ALLEN CHAN competing archers. Only five were on the pre- races for other children with special needs. He vious championship team. now organizes and oversees races every sum- HON. SCOTT H. PETERS In addition, Sarcoxie had their first national mer throughout Washington State in Issaquah, OF CALIFORNIA archery champion this year at the National Sammamish, Snoqualmie, Richland, Spokane, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NASP IBO 3D Challenge. Fifth grader, Max and Oak Harbor. My godson Kyle and I were Thursday, May 21, 2015 Wangler was the national champion from able to participate in one race several years among 483 elementary boys. Max’s team- ago, which is one of the many times I’ve had Mr. PETERS. Mr. Speaker, every May we mate, Drake Acheson, placed third. the opportunity to see firsthand Leo’s work in celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage our community. Leo also coaches the Special I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu- Month, a time to commemorate the significant Olympics Basketball team in Washington. lating the Sarcoxie High School Archery Team contributions of the AAPI communities to our Through his work, Leo has touched thousands on a job well done. I look forward to seeing country. of lives, giving individuals with special needs their continued success. This year, I am honored to recognize one of recreational opportunities that enrich lives and San Diego’s community leaders, Dr. Allen strengthen families. Chan. f Mr. Speaker, Leo’s actions embody the Dr. Chan was born in Hong Kong, and im- heart of a servant. I thank Leo for his pas- HONORING LIBRARIAN DIANE migrated to the United States more than 40 sionate commitment to serving those with spe- CHRISTIAN OF AURORA, ILLINOIS years ago. cial needs. He was a charter president of the San f Diego United Lions Club, is an accomplished AMERICA COMPETES chiropractor, and is the owner of the renowned HON. BILL FOSTER REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2015 local institution Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, OF ILLINOIS which has served as a cultural heart in San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEECH OF Diego’s Asian American community. Dr. Chan was recently awarded the pres- Thursday, May 21, 2015 HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN tigious, and highly selective, Ellis Island Medal OF MARYLAND of Honor for his legacy of community service Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES centered around preserving history, traditions, recognize the service of Diane Christian as Wednesday, May 20, 2015 and values, and paying homage to the immi- she prepares for retirement after more than 40 The House in Committee of the Whole grant experience as an integral part of Amer- years of service to the Aurora Public Library in House on the state of the Union had under ican culture. Aurora, Illinois. consideration the bill (H.R. 1806) to provide I want to congratulate Dr. Chan, and thank Diane Christian is a cherished figure in the for technological innovation through the him for his leadership in the AAPI community prioritization of Federal investment in basic City of Aurora, who has fostered a love of research, fundamental scientific discovery, and for helping make San Diego a better books and learning for many generations of and development to improve the competi- place to live. young people. Starting as a part-time librarian tiveness of the United States, and for other f in 1974, Diane later became the library’s Chil- purposes: dren’s Department Coordinator where she has CONGRATULATING THE SARCOXIE Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chair, in 2007, fol- played a critical role in the intellectual devel- ARCHERY TEAMS ON THEIR lowing reports that the United States could opment of children throughout the community. STATE AND NATIONAL TITLES lose its competitive edge in the global econ- In 2002, Diane launched the Welcome to omy, Congress came together on a bipartisan America program that offers family literacy basis to boost federal research, spur American HON. BILLY LONG services to refugees from around the world innovation, and maintain our strength in sci- OF MISSOURI and has served over 850 parents and children. entific and technological discovery. We reau- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Diane is also an active volunteer in our thorized that bill, again on a bipartisan basis, Thursday, May 21, 2015 community; she currently is a member of the in 2010. Unfortunately, today we have a bill on the Child Welfare Society and the Aurora Town- Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- floor that abandons those bipartisan efforts, gratulate the Sarcoxie High School Archery ship Youth Commission. During her retire- shortchanges critical research, and unaccept- Team on another Missouri state champion- ment, Diane intends to continue volunteering ably interferes in decision-making at our sci- ship. This victory marks the Bears’ third for the Aurora Public Library and helping with entific institutions. It makes particularly egre- straight state title. the transition to its new location. gious cuts to climate change research and ef- The Bears competed against 88 other I would like to thank Diane for her decades forts to develop new energy efficiency and re- schools from across Missouri with nearly of commitment to the Aurora Public Library newable energy technologies for a cleaner en- 1,400 contestants. The team took the high and wish her the best in her retirement. ergy future. Climate change is real and we are

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TOM MARINO would jeopardize American innovation in this Boisset immediately hatched a plan to turn the OF PENNSYLVANIA critical area. property around that eventually culminated in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today’s bill also meddles in decision-making the creation of the Wine Tool Museum, which Thursday, May 21, 2015 at our federal research institutions, decreasing officially opened to the public on March 24, funding at certain directorates at the National 2015. Mr. MARINO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Science Foundation and imposing new re- order to congratulate Pennsylvania Cystic Fi- The Boisset family already had an impres- brosis, Inc. (PACFI) for 30 years of work in quirements in the grant-making process. Our sive wine tool collection when Jean-Charles’s science agencies have a robust review proc- raising Cystic Fibrosis awareness and funding sister encountered a man in Burgundy looking Cystic Fibrosis research efforts. PACFI is an ess in place to fund the most critical research. for a buyer for his enormous thirty thousand Politics should have no part in that process. independent, non-profit, all volunteer organiza- item collection of wine tools. With the com- tion that provides crucial services and much Unlike earlier America COMPETES bills that bination of Boisset family implements and the were built on broad consensus, HR 1806 is needed support for Pennsylvania families af- new acquisitions, the Museum’s collection en- fected by Cystic Fibrosis. opposed by the vast majority of our nation’s compasses items as diverse as antique plows scientific community. I urge my colleagues to PACFI was founded on October 2, 1985. and blades, secateurs, and wine harvest bas- The PACFI organization is unique in that they listen to these scientists and bring forward a kets. bill that invests in American innovation and do not have a paid staff and operate solely Along with its impressive collection of tools, supports the cutting-edge research necessary with volunteers. This allows PACFI to use the Museum guides visitors through history to maintain our leadership in the world. 100% of donations they receive to provide with an educational film that traces benefits for Pennsylvania families such as f winemaking in the region from the early days paying for emergency and other medical ex- SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE OF of Haraszthy through the plague of phylloxera. penses. NEPAL The first of its kind museum tells the story of PACFI also works to fund Cystic Fibrosis re- California’s wine community. People will not search around the country. To date, they have only be able see, but also learn about, the raised more than $565,000 for institutions and HON. TED POE tools that brought wine from the vine to the universities that are on the leading edge of OF TEXAS bottle a century and a half ago. Cystic Fibrosis research. These donations are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we helping to discover better treatment options Thursday, May 21, 2015 honor Buena Vista Winery at this time. Its and will hopefully lead to a cure. Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, after the commitment to not only preserving viticultural PACFI is doing excellent work in Pennsyl- massive earthquake shook Nepal, Eric Jean history, but demonstrating the evolution of the vania on one of the most common and fatal and Della Hoffman were stranded on a remote profession, will help increase awareness and genetic diseases. Cystic Fibrosis affects ap- trail with a group of other backpackers. appreciation for California and Sonoma’s long proximately 1 in 2000 people and their life ex- Friends of theirs from their time in college at history of winemaking. pectancy is only 35 years. I commend PACFI Rice University, which is in my district, con- for doing great work in the field of Cystic Fi- tacted my office for help. We worked with the f brosis research and supporting families that State Department to set them free. Five days need assistance with the costs of Cystic Fibro- after the earthquake, Special Forces came to RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF sis treatment. the village and rescued them. DEPUTY SHERIFF JOSE ALVA- f RADO Ms. Hoffman would later recall, ‘‘I don’t think CONGRATULATING SOFIA VIC- we even knew what was happening until some TORIA DE LA PENA ON FOUNDING of the villagers ran out of the hut and then, im- HON. JOHN KATKO THE FIT KIDS DAY NON–PROFIT mediately after that, the boulders just started coming down from both sides of the canyon, OF NEW YORK HON. MARIO DIAZ–BALART including into the village and on top of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA houses.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Six U.S. Marines and two Nepalese soldiers Thursday, May 21, 2015 Thursday, May 21, 2015 sacrificed their lives attempting to save others Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to just like Eric and Della when their helicopter recognize the service of Jose´ ‘‘Joey’’ Alvarado Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today crashed. to the community of Wayne County, New to congratulate Sofia Victoria de la Pena on I stand with my colleagues in support of York. Deputy Sheriff Alvarado has given 30 her work founding Fit Kids Day, and estab- House Resolution 235, and urge the adminis- years of dedicated service to the Wayne lishing the group in the South Florida commu- tration to work with the Nepal government and County Sheriff’s Office. In his role as Deputy nity. the international community to deliver aid Sheriff, he has played an essential role in Sofia Victoria was a ninth grader at quickly, easily, and with long-term rebuilding in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Coco- mind. residents of his county. nut Grove, FL when she recognized an in- creased need for health programs for children. And that’s just the way it is. Throughout his 30 years of service to the She wanted to add to the work being done to f Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Sheriff combat childhood obesity, and came up with a Joey Alvarado has consistently performed with HONORING BUENA VISTA plan. Her idea was an entire day focused on professionalism and dedication, working to- WINERY’S WINE TOOL MUSEUM fitness, which became known as Fit Kids Day. wards the goal of making his community a To get the event started, Sofia Victoria HON. MIKE THOMPSON safer place. reached out to leading students at other Since 1985, Deputy Sheriff Joey Alvarado OF CALIFORNIA schools to be ambassadors for the program. has served as a Jailor/Dispatcher, Correction IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The students walked throughout their neigh- Officer, and Deputy Sheriff. During his tenure borhoods, to spread awareness for the event Thursday, May 21, 2015 as Deputy Sheriff, he was also assigned to the and attract community support. Local busi- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Unit. He nesses chipped in to help with the first event, I rise today to recognize Buena Vista Winery has made an outstanding contribution through providing services and food to the participants, on the occasion of the opening of their new, his career as Deputy Sheriff to the quality of which were offered free of charge. Since the first-of-its-kind Wine Tool Museum. The oldest life for all Wayne County residents. first Fit Kids Day, the program has expanded, premium winery in the United States, Buena I commend Deputy Sheriff Alvarado’s sac- and multiple cities have organized their own Vista has been in operation since 1857 when rifice and contribution to the Wayne County events. In these cities, mayors or city man- a Hungarian immigrant, Count Agoston community and wish him the very best in his agers organize a day of activities that are pop- Haraszthy, established the vineyards and built retirement. ular in their area.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.028 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E782 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 Fit Kids Day caught on as an event, and is rich history and traditions of Daviess County. identify and track persons with hydrocephalus now a nonprofit organization. The Presidential I congratulate all who live and serve the coun- who develop the condition after birth. As a re- Fitness Counsel has since talked to Sofia Vic- ty and look forward to taking part in some of sult, we do not have a good grasp on the de- toria about using the Fit Kids Day model for these celebrations myself. Here’s to many mographics of hydrocephalus patients. their organization. The event was created by more years of success. My bill provides a remedy. The Advancing kids, for kids, and offers many leadership op- f Research for Hydrocephalus Act will establish portunities. In addition, the program has a National Hydrocephalus Surveillance System helped introduce fitness ideas and plans to ADVANCING RESEARCH FOR (NHSS) to collect information on the incidence less fortunate communities. HYDROCEPHALUS PATIENTS and prevalence of hydrocephalus among a Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate range of demographics, including changes in Sofia Victoria de la Pena on her accomplish- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH epidemiology over time. This surveillance sys- ment, and I ask my colleagues to join me in OF NEW JERSEY tem would provide a wealth of data for re- recognizing her outstanding achievement. It is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES searchers. Better surveillance will facilitate an honor to know a family that continues to Thursday, May 21, 2015 better research and lead to better outcomes, work hard to improve their community every treatment and care for the infants, children, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I day. and adults experiencing the agonizing pain of rise today to call attention to legislation I intro- f hydrocephalus. duced last week, the Advancing Research for So I urge my colleagues to support my leg- HONORING DAVIESS COUNTY, KY, Hydrocephalus Act, and urge my colleagues to islation to help provide assistance and raise ON CELEBRATING ITS BICENTEN- cosponsor this important bill. My new legisla- the quality of life for individuals, like Adrienne, NIAL tion—which is supported by the national Hy- who are suffering from this condition. drocephalus Association—will facilitate better HON. BRETT GUTHRIE research into this devastating condition by re- f OF KENTUCKY quiring the collection of demographic informa- IN RECOGNITION OF EAST HAR- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion on the hydrocephalus community. LEM COUNCIL FOR HUMAN SERV- Thursday, May 21, 2015 Hydrocephalus, which is defined as an ab- ICES, CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF normal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid SERVICE Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to (CSF) within cavities in the brain, can cause congratulate Daviess County, Kentucky, on brain damage, vision issues, and extreme pain HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL celebrating its bicentennial. for those affected. OF NEW YORK Daviess County came into its existence on One of those affected, Adrienne D’Oria, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 1, 1815, through an Act of the Kentucky 22 year old from my Congressional District, General Assembly. But on May 30, 2015, has suffered from hydrocephalus since she Thursday, May 21, 2015 Daviess County will begin to celebrate its was 10 months old. In addition to the excru- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker I rise today to 200th birthday. ciating pain, complications from shunt mal- give recognition to the East Harlem Council for Daviess County lies in the Western Ken- functions, dozens of brain surgeries and hun- tucky Coalfield region and is also an oil pro- Human Services, which is celebrating 50 dreds of hospital visits have essentially elimi- years of serving the local community. The ducer. Bounded by the Ohio River, it serves nated any chance of a normal childhood. Hy- as an important trade and transportation ar- work done by the Council has been vital to our drocephalus continues to limit her options for community and has changed the lives of so tery—making it a major manufacturing center, the future: transportation hub and U.S. Customs Port of many for decades. Groups like the Council All of my friends, everyone I went to and institutions like the Boriken Care Center Entry on the Ohio River. It is also a leader in school with is graduating and starting the health care, medical research and pharma- are worth fighting for, and I will continue to next stage in their life. I can’t do that,’’ she make sure there are adequate resources ceutical experimentation. said recently. ‘‘I had to withdraw from so The keystone celebration, on May 30th, in- many classes because of hospital admissions available for them to continue to thrive and cludes an early morning 5 k run/walk at the and all the surgeries. Even though I’ve been serve their community. Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse of the Ursu- out of high school for four years I only have I am proud to honor the East Harlem Coun- line Sisters. Activities for people of all ages the credits of a freshman. My friends are cil for Human Services which was incor- will take place around the Courthouse Square, graduating and I’m stuck in limbo. I can’t porated in 1965 though grass-roots efforts of control it. and the day will end with a reception and the local East Harlem residents committed to ad- opening of a special Bicentennial Art Exhibit at Unfortunately for Adrienne and thousands dressing unmet needs in their community. The the Owensboro Museum of Fine Art. like her, the most common treatment for hy- Council is a multi-service not-for-profit which Other activities will include honoring African drocephalus remains a surgically-inserted coordinates an array of affordable and no cost Americans from Daviess County who served shunt. Shunts drain the fluid from the brain services to more than 10,000 individuals each in the Union Army during the Civil War with through the neck and into other parts of the year without regard for an individual’s ability to the dedication of an historic highway marker body. They frequently become blocked, mal- pay for services. The Board of Directors and on the Courthouse lawn. There will also be a function, or cause infection. In almost half of more than almost 200 staff members are series of Bicentennial-related programs at the all cases in children, the shunt fails within the united in a commitment to the Council’s mis- Daviess County Public Library throughout the first two years. When they do, patients must sion of providing the highest quality of com- summer. immediately locate a medical facility and a prehensive, community-based, fully bilingual A new history of Daviess County, Kentucky, neurosurgeon who can correct the problem. services to the East Harlem community. Celebrating Our Heritage, has been published This precarious situation is a constant source The Council is the largest grass-roots, multi- and highlights many aspects of daily life in the of fear for those who suffer from hydro- service not-for-profit in our East Harlem com- county. Among these topics is Daviess Coun- cephalus and their families. In fact, hydro- munity. By continuing its strong history of di- ty’s rich history in the agriculture industry—cit- cephalus is the most common reason for brain verse community-based leadership, and com- ing corn, soybean and tobacco producers. surgery in children. mitment to the self-determination of this insti- Daviess County is the home to some of The scientific and medical communities not tution and the East Harlem community at Kentucky’s great colleges and universities, in- only have very few resources that can help large, the Council has positioned itself for con- cluding: Brescia University, Kentucky Wes- them in understanding this condition, they are tinued growth. The Council continuously re- leyan College, a campus of the Kentucky not even aware of the true impact of this dis- news its commitment to the residents of El Community and Technical College System order. Without better data and research, they Barrio to ensure that the Boriken Neighbor- and a branch of Western Kentucky University. cannot develop more effective treatments. hood Health Center and its sister programs It is important to also highlight the leader- Mr. Speaker, there are some estimates that will continue to provide affordable quality com- ship in Daviess County and all their efforts to this condition affects roughly one million Amer- prehensive services in East Harlem for many make this a successful and thriving commu- icans. Yet given that hydrocephalus can occur more decades. nity. Thank you for making Daviess County either congenitally or be acquired, oftentimes There’s no finer work than fighting to bring what it is today. through infection or traumatic brain injury, re- health and essential wellness to those strug- I encourage everyone in Kentucky’s Second porting of hydrocephalus has been incon- gling to make ends meet in underserved com- District to join in the festivities to celebrate the sistent. Currently no mechanism exists to munities. Everyone deserves access to quality

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About 390,000 HOOD take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Chris- children and 1.4 million adults in New York topher Boulanger as a member of the United HON. DANNY K. DAVIS have asthma. The total cost of asthma-related States Air Force Academy Class of 2015. hospitalizations in New York in 2007 was a Christopher will graduate from the U.S. Air OF ILLINOIS staggering $535 million. The Bronx, where I Force Academy as a Second Lieutenant in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was born and raised and am proud to rep- United States Air Force on May 28, 2015. Thursday, May 21, 2015 resent part of, has one of the highest rates of His career in the service has just begun, but asthma-related emergency room visits in all of it is a testament to Christopher’s unselfish de- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- New York. er, I rise to express my congratulations to votion to the people of this great nation. The Rev. Dr. Michael Louis Pfleger, the Senior These statistics are even more alarming challenges will be many and the time, al- Pastor at Saint Sabina Church in Chicago on when looking specifically at minority and low- though it may seem like an eternity, will fly by almost unnoticed. his 40th Anniversary of the priesthood. I am income populations. Children from poor The challenge for this young man will be to sincerely thankful for the forty years of his de- households are twice as likely as their more retain as much as possible, pass on what he votion to community service and endless effort affluent peers to be diagnosed with asthma. In addition, asthma rates among African Amer- learns to others, and live life for every mo- in fighting social injustice. ment. Michael Louis Pfleger was ordained a ican children increased by 50 percent between 2001 and 2009. South Mississippi is proud of Christopher Catholic Priest for the Roman Catholic Arch- and his accomplishments, and we look for- Asthma’s prevalence costs children and diocese of Chicago on May 14, 1975 and ward to him continuing to represent not only adults dearly with regard to quality of life. since 1981 has been Pastor of the mostly Afri- Mississippi, but the entire nation, as a United However, it carries an economic cost as well. can American Parish of Saint Sabina, a States Air Force officer. Catholic church in Chicago’s Auburn Gresham The direct medical costs of asthma treatment, As Christopher embarks on a new chapter Neighborhood. His uninterrupted tenure in just coupled with absences from work and school, in life, it is my hope that he may always recall one neighborhood is normally unheard of in a result in losses of more than $56 billion annu- with a deep sense of pride and accomplish- diocese where Pastors usually serve for only ally Children additionally suffer academically, ment graduating from a program as pres- six to twelve years. When he was appointed to as asthma causes about 14 million student ab- tigious as the Air Force Academy. his present position, at the age of 31, he be- sences each year. I would like to send Christopher my best came the youngest Pastor in Chicago Arch- While asthma can be treated and managed, wishes for continued success in his future en- diocese. Under Pfleger’s leadership, Saint it is too often not managed properly. Asthma deavors, thank him for his service, and con- Sabina has established an outstanding social sufferers require regular check-ups, asthma gratulate him on this momentous occasion. service program including job programs, con- management plans, and access to both main- f flict resolution, Employment Resource Center, tenance and fast acting inhalers. People with a Social Service Center, and also an elder persistent asthma must be tested for allergies REMEMBERING THE SACRIFICES home. so they can learn what triggers might cause OF THE FALLEN HEROES ON ME- Father Pfleger has adopted three sons, and an asthma attack. Furthermore, environmental MORIAL DAY led efforts to curb drug and alcohol use, espe- triggers in homes and schools, such as mold, cially among teenagers. He has led protests of dust, animal dander, pests, toxic chemicals, HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE all kind, encourages people to register and and excessive moisture must be eliminated. OF TEXAS vote, take positions on all kind of controversial Congress must also work to reduce asthma IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues, always on the side of the people. He rates. A little over five years ago, Congress Thursday, May 21, 2015 has fought against the proliferation of hand passed and President Obama signed into law Ms. JACKSON LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise guns and hold regular lecture series at Saint the Affordable Care Act, which prohibited in- today to remember all those brave and heroic Sabina featuring individuals like Reverend surance companies from denying coverage to men and women of the Armed Forces who Jesse Jackson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Rev- people with pre-existing conditions, like asth- gave the last full measure of devotion in de- erend Jeremiah Wright, Dick Gregory, Minister ma. While this was a terrific stride, more ef- fense of our country. Louis Farrakhan, Reverend Joseph Lowery, forts are needed here in Washington. Each May, veteran and service organiza- Harry Belafonte and others. He has called out I have been a strong supporter of the Cen- tions come together to hold events around the disrespectful rappers, embraced salvation for ters for Disease Control’s National Asthma country to demonstrate their gratitude to cur- prostitutes, defied the Cardinal and pushed for Control Program, which helps states imple- rent and former men and women in uniform the Ordination of women as Priests. Michael ment systems to monitor and treat asthma. and their families for their service to our coun- Louis Pfleger, a man among men, a Priest This Program’s work has resulted in a $23.1 try. among Priests, a force for good, a friend to billion decline in asthma health care costs The month of May is a time when a grateful humanity, my brother and a Servant of God. since 2001. In addition, deaths related to asth- nation acknowledges and affirms the debt f ma have dropped by 24 percent since the Pro- owed to those brave men and women who risked their lives to preserve the freedoms we ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH gram’s inception in 1999. Earlier this year, I wrote a letter asking appropriators to fund the too often take for granted. National Asthma Control Program at $30.6 It is important that we recognize and cele- HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL million in Fiscal Year 2016. brate the tremendous role military personnel OF NEW YORK have played across the globe. While financial support for this Program is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas is home to more than 130,000 active vital, we cannot rely on funding alone to solve military personnel and more than 1,600,000 Thursday, May 21, 2015 the problems that asthma causes. We must veterans, 30,000 of which are from the 18th Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, May is Asthma continue to increase awareness of preventa- Congressional District of Texas. Awareness Month. As co-chair of the Con- tive measures to help people manage their It has been an honor to represent these gressional Asthma and Allergy Caucus and a disease. In addition, we must work collabo- constituents and I am extremely proud of their senior member of the House Committee on ratively across sectors to address the burden service. Energy and Commerce’s Health Sub- that asthma creates. As we acknowledge our former, current and committee, I want to take this opportunity to I look forward to continuing to work to en- future military men and women, it is essential bring attention to asthma’s prevalence in the sure that adults and children across the United that we provide them with the resources nec- United States, as well as what must be done States can live healthier and more successful essary to help wounded warriors, veterans, to control its growth. lives. and their families’ transition to civilian life.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.031 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS E784 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2015 That is why I was proud to cosponsor and ing, and Mobilization, as a Logistical Planning T. Carter, Fredric Charles Carter, J. Byron help shepherd to passage H.R. 1344, Helping Officer for the 1st Cavalry, as an Executive Hopkins and Oliver W. Hill of Richmond; W. S. Heroes Fly Act, that was signed into law in Officer 15th Forward Support Battalion for the Duiguid of Lynchburg; Martin A. Martin of 2013 and which facilitates expedited pas- 1st Cavalry Division, and as a Director Resi- Danville; Thomas W. Young and J. Eugene senger screening at airports for service mem- dent Training Detachment. He finally retired Diggs of Norfolk; James Raby of Alexandria; bers who are severely injured or disabled, from the U.S. Army after more than 18 years and L. Marian Poe of Newport News. along with their families. of service. Following his first retirement, Major The organizational meeting for the ODBA I also introduced H.R. 76, the ‘‘Helping to Shepherd joined the Dallas Independent was set for April 12, 1942 in Richmond. Twen- Encourage Real Opportunity for Veterans School District in 1995 serving as the Senior ty-five attorneys attended the organizational Transitioning from Battlespace to Workplace Army Instructor for Franklin D. Roosevelt High meeting where they elected their inaugural of- Act of 2015,’’ which provides strong incentives School. During his tenure he has received ficers: Oliver W. Hill, President; L. Marian Poe, for employers to hire, retain, and employ vet- many notable recognitions and awards. From Secretary; Martin A. Martin, Vice-President; erans in positions that take maximum advan- serving the country to serving his community, and James M. Morris (of Staunton), Treasurer. tage of their skills and experience. Major Shepherd’s accomplishments have been On May 21, 1942, the new association met Mr. Speaker, in closing I recognize by the well noted and appreciated. again to adopt their constitution and set an an- name the 53 brave men and women from my His passion and drive are commendable. In nual membership fee of $4.50. Some balked home city of Houston, who served in Iraq and our rapidly shifting world and fast-paced life- at the cost which prompted Oliver Hill to in- Afghanistan and gave the last full measure of styles it is always impressive to find someone clude the following message on organization devotion to their country. like Major Shepherd that gives so generously notices: ‘‘If you are very, very busy—we need They are: Krystal Fitts, Jorge Luis of their time and effort to positively impact the you. If you don’t think you can afford it, you Velasquez, Cody Norris, Jacob Molina, Pedro lives of the people of Texas. need us.’’ Maldonado, Edwardo Loredo, Matthew Catlett, As we reflect on all of Major Shepherd’s As America became increasingly involved in Zarian Wood, Andrew Roughton, Edgar achievements, it is important to acknowledge World War II, many ODBA members, including Heredia, Joshua Molina, Steven Candelo, that his belief in giving to those around him its president Oliver W. Hill, entered military Scott McIntosh, Orlando Perez, Jeremy Ray, comes from the genuine patriotism and deter- service to fight for our nation overseas. It was Benjamin Garrison, Rodney Johnson, Matthew mination of a remarkable man. I want to ex- during this time that R. H. Cooley, Jr. became Medlicott, Alan Austin, William Edwards, Eric press my heartiest congratulations and thanks the organization’s acting president. Through- Salinas, Danny Soto, Roy Jones, Terrence to Major Morris Shepherd on his outstanding out the war, he urged all members to ‘‘keep Dunn, Hector Leija, David Fraser, Benjamin accomplishments, and for his immense con- abreast with service legislation in order to aid Rosales, Kenneth Pugh, Alberto Sanchez, tribution to our great country and to the State men and women in uniform and their families Walter Moss, Michael Robertson, Howard of Texas. in matters pertaining to insurance, depend- Babcock, Timothy Roark, Ivica Jerak, Phillip f ency allotments and any other phases nec- George, Keith Mariotti, Clinton Gertson, Dexter essary to solve their perplexing problems.’’ Kimble, Jesus Leon-Perez, Thomas Zapp, Eric RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVER- Cooley also urged association members to Allton, Andrew Houghton, Juan Torres, Pedro SARY OF THE OLD DOMINION help returning veterans, including volunteering Contreras, Adolfo Carballo, Scott Larson, BAR ASSOCIATION their legal services when necessary. Leroy Sandoval, Armando Soriano, Keelan By the war’s end, there were forty-four ac- Moss, A. Esparza-Gutierrez, Tomas Sotelo, HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT tive members of the association all across the Brian Matthew Kennedy, and Brian Craig. OF VIRGINIA Commonwealth, with local groups of ODBA God bless them. And may God bless the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members established in Richmond, on the Vir- ginia Peninsula, in South Hampton Roads, United States. Thursday, May 21, 2015 f and in Northern Virginia. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Originally organized to confront a discrimi- IN RECOGNITION OF MAJOR today to recognize the 75th Anniversary of the natory policy that offended the personal and MORRIS SHEPHERD Old Dominion Bar Association (ODBA), of professional dignity of members of the Virginia which I am proud to be a member. Members Bar, it has grown into an essential profes- HON. PETE SESSIONS will be gathering next week in Glen Allen, Vir- sional organization for African American attor- OF TEXAS ginia for their annual conference and to cele- neys practicing law in the Commonwealth of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES brate this historic milestone. Virginia. It has not only provided positive pro- The ODBA traces its history to a December fessional relationships for its members and Thursday, May 21, 2015 1940 incident where an African American law- trained them to be effective advocates for their Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to yer was asked to move to another section of clients, but has also broken down barriers to recognize a remarkable individual for his dedi- the law library of the Virginia Supreme Court membership and full participation for African cation to the State of Texas. I would like to of Appeals. Frederic Charles Carter, Esq. was American attorneys statewide and in the local congratulate and thank Major Morris Shepherd working in the law library when he was or- bar associations and to their election as for his hard work and his passion for service. dered to move to another section because of judges throughout Virginia. Moreover, its I would also like to applaud his retirement. an alleged new Supreme Court policy limiting members have led the effort to desegregate Major Shepherd has diligently served as African American attorneys to a specific sec- America in all areas of public and private life, Deputy Director for the Dallas Independent tion of the law library. Carter refused to move including education, employment, housing, School District’s Office of the Director of Army and the head librarian summoned a police offi- and public accommodations. Instruction. His commitment spans many cer to demand Carter see him in his office. Today, the ODBA continues its strong leg- years, beginning with his commission as an Carter later inquired in a letter to the Chief acy of pursuing justice and ensuring its mem- Infantry Officer in 1974 from Prairie View A&M Justice whether the court had indeed issued a ber lawyers hold themselves to the highest University. His service record reflects the hard new policy relegating African American law- level of professional skill and conduct. The as- work, resolve, and passion that he continues yers to a special section of the law library. sociation holds numerous professional devel- to embody and practice to this day. Several months passed with no response opment seminars annually. And its members Since his initial commission, Major Shep- from the Court, so Carter began reaching out are very active in other national, state and herd has progressed through the ranks. Fol- to fellow African American Attorneys in the local bar associations, as well as their local lowing his graduation as an Airborne Ranger Commonwealth of Virginia, including R. H. communities in general through community and a Distinguished Military Graduate he at- Cooley, Jr. of Petersburg. Cooley also con- service and active civic engagement. tended the United States Infantry Basic Offi- tacted colleagues in Norfolk, Newport News, Mr. Speaker, as the Old Dominion Bar As- cer’s Course at Ft. Benning Georgia. He first and Portsmouth, as well as at the Howard sociation gathers in Glen Allen next week for served in the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, University School of Law, to discuss the need its annual meeting, I wish to congratulate the Texas, and then served in the 2nd Infantry Di- to organize a bar association in Virginia spe- association’s current president, Helivi L. Hol- vision in the Republic of Korea. Major Shep- cifically for African American attorneys. land, Esq., and all its members, past and herd also served as an Assistant Professor of Throughout 1941, Cooley and the following present, on this 75th anniversary and thank Military Science at Alcorn State University, as individuals met to organize the ODBA: J. them for all that they have done and continue a Project Officer, as a Director of Plans, Train- Thomas Hewin, Sr., Roland D. Ealey, James to do on behalf of the legal profession and the

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Following high school, Bruce attended Fres- honor the distinguished public service of Jo- no State College for two years where he HON. MIKE THOMPSON seph Houck, who retires after 30 years with played basketball and wrote for the Daily Col- the Summit Fire Department including seven legian as a reporter and an editor. After col- OF CALIFORNIA years as Fire Chief and Director. lege, he worked for the Fresno Guide and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Houck obtained an Associate in Ap- St. Louis Cardinals organization. At the age of plied Science Degree in Fire Science Tech- 21, he was hired by the Fresno Bee. His ca- Thursday, May 21, 2015 nology from Union County College. He is a reer began by reporting on Fresno State ath- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Exec- letics, and later expanded to a broader range utive Fire Officer Program and also completed of sporting events. What distinguished Mr. I rise today to honor California’s Geothermal the New Jersey’s Certified Public Manager Farris from other reporters, and what made his Industry as we celebrate Geothermal Aware- Program and received a Bachelor of the Arts career so impressive, was his enthusiasm for ness Month. It is important to recognize the Degree in Public Administration from Fairleigh his job and his love for all sports. Additionally, success of existing geothermal facilities in Dickinson University. Mr. Farris was unbiased and fair, making it a California and the great value in promoting the Chief Houck started with the Summit Fire point to report objectively. development of new geothermal power, one of Department in 1985 as a volunteer firefighter While working at the Fresno Bee, Bruce California’s greatest natural resources. and became a career firefighter in 1987. Due worked with a secretary named Barbara Har- Geothermal energy is an excellent source of to his dedication and skill he became a recog- per, whom he married in 1955. Bruce and Bar- clean, renewable energy that supports thou- nized leader in the department and was pro- bara had three children, Greg, Nancy, and moted to Lieutenant in 1995, Battalion Chief in Sandra. They raised their children in a home sands of jobs across our district and state. Not 2000, Deputy Chief in 2005 and Chief and Di- on First Street, and opened their door to only does the production of geothermal energy rector in 2008. In addition, Chief Houck served many, from people from church, to neighbor- boost our economy and reduce our depend- as a New Jersey State Fire Instructor and was hood kids, and friends, relatives, and foreign ence on foreign oil, it provides counties with the City of Summit’s Fire Official. exchange students. Everyone was welcome in important royalty payments which they use to During his accomplished tenure, Chief their home at any time. pay for important priorities like public safety, Houck achieved a number of significant ac- In 1997, Mr. Farris was inducted into the road maintenance and law enforcement. Fur- complishments in service to the City of Sum- Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame after decades of thermore, geothermal energy is critical to Cali- mit and in the name public safety. The Summit covering Fresno State athletics. Afterwards, fornia’s renewable and low carbon energy Fire Department was accredited by the Center Mr. Farris went on to report for the Fresno goals. on Fire Accreditation International—the only Bee as the newspaper’s outdoors and golf Fire Department in the state to earn such rec- writer. He worked at the Fresno Bee for 23 Geothermal energy is locally produced and ognition—and the Department’s reputation for years before retiring in December 2002. Bruce boosts rural economies through jobs, royalties, professional and timely service improved had a truly amazing 52 year long career. tax payments and more. While in develop- under his stewardship. He managed numerous According to his daughter Nancy, Mr. Farris ment, a geothermal power project will employ disaster responses, including Hurricane was defined by his faith, love of family, and hundreds of individuals during construction Sandy, and was a vital part of the City’s emer- love of sports, three things which led him to and post-construction, more than most other gency management team. His insight, guid- be such a great man. Mr. Farris’ loss is heart- renewable technologies. I am proud to rep- ance and experience proved extremely valu- breaking for Fresno, and his passing will be resent The Geysers, which lies beneath the able during challenging times. felt by the many friends that he has gained surface of Lake and Sonoma Counties, em- Chief Houck has also been a member of the throughout the years. Everyone that knew Mr. ploys 300 full-time employees at Calpine, fifty New Jersey Career Fire Chiefs Association Farris describes him as a kind man who truly full-time employees at the Northern California and has been its liaison to the New Jersey Of- cared for others, and who was respected by fice of Homeland Security and Preparedness everyone who had the honor of knowing him. Power Agency’s two Geysers power plants Emergency Services Sector, a member of the Mr. Farris’ wife, Barbara, died in 2007. He and more than 150 contractors. The Geysers International Association of Fire Chiefs and is survived by his one son, Greg, two daugh- is also the largest taxpayer in both Sonoma served on its Emergency Management Com- ters, Nancy and Sandra, nine grandchildren, and Lake Counties. mittee working on interstate mutual aid plans. and one great-grandchild on the way. Mr. Geothermal power benefits communities I wish Chief Houck many years of happi- Speaker, it is with the utmost respect that I across the state, while providing important en- ness in his retirement spent with his wife, ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the vironmental benefits. In the south, The Salton Irene, and his children. I thank him for his wonderful life and distinguished career of Sea Restoration and Renewable Energy Initia- dedicated public service. Bruce Farris. Mr. Farris’ passing is a loss to tive, a plan to save an important source of f our community. While his presence will be water and minerals in the state, can add up to greatly missed, his legacy will continue HONORING THE LIFE OF BRUCE through his writing. 1,700 megawatts of low-impact, cost-competi- FARRIS tive geothermal energy to the State’s power f grid. In the north, the Geysers maximizes the HON. JIM COSTA MATTHEW GOELLNER economic and environmental benefits of the OF CALIFORNIA resource, and helps reduce greenhouse gas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. STEVEN M. PALAZZO emissions to the equivalent of removing al- Thursday, May 21, 2015 OF MISSISSIPPI most half a million cars from the road, mean- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing cleaner air for local towns and cities. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and career of a local Fresno Thursday, May 21, 2015 Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time icon, Bruce Farris, who passed away on Mr. PALAZZO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to that we recognize May 21, 2015 as Geo- Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the age of 88. take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Matthew thermal Awareness Day and honor California’s Bruce was born on March 25, 1927, in Goellner as a member of the United States Air Geothermal Industry for ensuring that new and Coldwater, Michigan, to Ross and Ruth Farris. Force Academy Class of 2015. existing geothermal power is part of a diverse At the age of four, with the Great Depression Matthew will graduate from the U.S. Air and sustainable energy mix now and in the fu- limiting jobs, the family gathered their belong- Force Academy as a Second Lieutenant in the ture. ing and drove to California in their Hudson United States Air Force on May 28, 2015.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that day, and my deepest condolences go out The challenge for this young man will be to Thursday, May 21, 2015 to the families and victims of this senseless at- retain as much as possible, pass on what he tack. learns to others, and live life for every mo- Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, H. Res. 213 reaffirms United States’ com- ment. I rise today to recognize Lee Hart and the mitment to the multilateral, global fight against South Mississippi is proud of Matthew and Yountville Cemetery Association, caretakers violent extremists. his accomplishments, and we look forward to for the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery in We must be vigilant in this fight, and we him continuing to represent not only Mis- Napa County. The cemetery is named after must allow for no compromise when there are sissippi, but the entire nation, as a United George C. Yount, an early settler, who was threats to freedom. States Air Force officer. also the first person to plant grapevines in the And that’s just the way it is. As Matthew embarks on a new chapter in Napa Valley. f life, it is my hope that he may always recall Yount himself was buried in the cemetery in with a deep sense of pride and accomplish- 1865 before it was purchased by his son-in- HONORING GRANGER MIDDLE ment graduating from a program as pres- law to be preserved for future generations. SCHOOL tigious as the Air Force Academy. The Yountville Cemetery Association was cre- I would like to send Matthew my best wish- ated in 1892, and took on the responsibility for HON. BILL FOSTER its upkeep and preservation. By 1959, Cali- es for continued success in his future endeav- OF ILLINOIS fornia recognized the cemetery as a state his- ors, thank him for his service, and congratu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES late him on this momentous occasion. torical landmark. The cemetery is the final resting place for over one hundred of our na- Thursday, May 21, 2015 f tion’s veterans and their families, and also in- Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cludes historic Native American burial recognize Granger Middle School in Aurora, Il- TRIBUTE TO PUBLISHER DOROTHY grounds. linois, for being named an Illinois Horizon LEAVELL AND THE CHICAGO The association’s all-volunteer staff con- School to Watch by the Association of Illinois CRUSADER NEWSPAPER ON ITS tinues to maintain the grounds year-round, Middle-Grade Schools. 75TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY along with responding to family requests and The Association of Illinois Middle-Grade handling the few burials that still occur there Schools recognizes educational programs that HON. DANNY K. DAVIS each year. This year marks 150 years since promote quality and fairness in order to pro- OF ILLINOIS Yount’s passing and 50 years since Lee Hart vide educators, parents, and students with the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joined the Association Board as its President. best learning environment possible. Alongside Mr. Hart is a local historian and authority on Thursday, May 21, 2015 the National Forum to Accelerate Middle- Yount’s history and has been volunteering at Grade Reform, the Association of Illinois Mid- Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speak- the George C. Yount Cemetery and Ancient dle-Grade Schools designates certain institu- er, the Chicago Crusader Newspaper is cele- Burial Grounds for 50 years. In 1965, the or- tions that fit these criteria as an Illinois Hori- brating its 75th year Anniversary with a festive ganization lacked organization and volunteers. zon School to Watch. gala on June 5th, 2015 at the Loews Chicago Hart decided to help create a new board with Granger Middle School was included for the Hotel and I take this opportunity to commend by-laws and fifty years later continues volun- second time on this list because the faculty, and congratulate them for 75 years of plead- teering. Hart was just 25 years old when he staff, and students have consistently dem- ing the cause for Black America. To maintain lost his parents three months apart in 1965. onstrated outstanding academic achievement, itself for 75 years as a free and independent His mother’s family, long time Yountville resi- sensitivity to the needs of their students, and Black oriented publication is indeed a great dents were buried in the Yountville Cemetery. a commitment to creating equal opportunity in business accomplishment. As such, Hart made the decision to bury his the classroom. Additionally, Granger Middle The Chicago Crusader’s mission has not parents in Yountville. School’s dedicated faculty and involved par- changed since it was established by Mrs. Mr. Speaker, it is fitting and proper that we ents make them one of the best middle Leavell’s late husband, Balm M. Leavell and honor Lee Hart and the Yountville Cemetery schools in the state of Illinois. These qualities his late partner Mr. Joseph H. Jefferson. The Association at this time. Their commitment to create not only a terrific educational experi- Chicago Crusader was founded in 1940, was maintaining the George C. Yount Pioneer ence inside the classroom, but also produce a published in the Ida B. Wells Housing Devel- Cemetery has preserved an important part of community that supports and encourages stu- opment and financed with donations. Napa and California’s history. dents long after their time at Granger is com- Mrs. Dorothy Leavell has worked at the Cru- f plete. sader for more than fifty years and has been THE UNITED STATES’ COMMIT- Congratulations to Granger Middle School editor and publisher, for forty-seven years MENT TO FIGHT AGAINST VIO- for being named an Illinois Horizon School to since the death of her late husband. The Chi- LENT EXTREMISTS Watch. cago Crusader Newspaper and Mrs. Dorothy f Leavell affectionately know to ‘‘tell it like it is’’. In 1941, the Chicago Crusader acquired the HON. TED POE INTRODUCTION OF SIMON Gary Crusader and they are recognized as OF TEXAS WIESENTHAL HOLOCAUST EDU- one of Chicago and Gary’s most successful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CATION ASSISTANCE ACT Black owned business enterprises. Thursday, May 21, 2015 The Chicago/Gary Crusader maintains its Mr. POE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, April 2nd HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY roots in the heart of the Black community with was expected to be just another day at OF NEW YORK its headquarters being located in the 6400 Garissa University College in Kenya. But in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Block of South King Drive in Chicago. Mrs. the early morning hours, students awoke in Thursday, May 21, 2015 Dorothy Leavell is a stalwart member and terror as armed gunman stormed the campus. leader of the National Newspaper Publishers They claimed to be militants from Al-Qaeda’s Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Association, has served as Chairman of the offshoot—Al-Shabaab. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to intro- National Black Chamber of Commerce, is a The students’ fate was determined by their duce the Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Edu- patron of the Arts and a Crusader for Civil religion. The terrorists allowed Muslims to cation Assistance Act. Rights, equal opportunity and equal justice for leave and kept an unknown number of Chris- This important bill will support efforts around all. tians hostage. After nearly 15 hours of fear, the country to increase awareness and under- We salute you Chicago/Gary Crusader, we 147 people were killed. standing of the Holocaust through educational salute you Mrs. Dorothy Leavell, may you and Groups like Al-Shabaab, ISIS, Boko Haram, programs. States across the country encour- the Crusader forever live. and many more allow for no compromise and age their schools to teach about the atrocities

VerDate Sep 11 2014 06:19 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A21MY8.041 E21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with REMARKS May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E787 of the Holocaust, and this bill will enhance on behalf of others serves as an inspiration for high opinion of him since then despite what these efforts through targeted grants to non- all of us. Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Jackson profit educational organizations to support f describes as several public administration teacher training, student field trips, and the de- statements related to human rights concerns velopment of high-quality educational mate- DEVELOPMENTS IN RWANDA and ongoing dialogue with the Rwandan gov- rials. ernment. A Pew Research Center report published HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Kagame has been considered a hero on the earlier this year found that the harassment of OF NEW JERSEY international stage, and has long been im- Jews worldwide reached a seven-year high in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mune to public criticism. However, human 2013, and violent anti-Semitic attacks across Thursday, May 21, 2015 rights reports about abuses in Rwanda have Europe last year highlight that intolerance per- grown over the years. The most recent State sists even in the 21st century. Programs sup- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, in Department human rights report about Rwan- ported by this legislation will help students 1994, the east African nation of Rwanda expe- da accuses the government of ‘‘targeting of learn the consequences of intolerance to work rienced one of the most horrific genocides in political opponents and human rights advo- towards unity and peace. modern times. An estimated 800,000 cates for harassment, arrest and abuse.’’ I hope my colleagues will join me to support Rwandans—mostly ethnic Tutsis and mod- Many observers note the constraints on free- the Simon Wiesenthal Holocaust Education erates among the ethnic Hutus were brutally dom of expression that criminalizes public criti- Assistance Act. murdered in a state-backed extermination cism of the RPF and its policies, as well as f campaign that lasted for months. outlawing public discussion of ethnic issues. In Hutu-Tutsi tensions date back to colonial that vein, the RPF has used charges of ‘‘geno- IN RECOGNITION OF BOBBIE times, when the Belgians created a superior cide ideology’’ and ‘‘divisionism’’ as well as STEEVER, RECIPIENT OF THE class composed of Tutsis, shutting out Hutus national security concerns, to justify prosecu- GREATER WILKES-BARRE SAL- from government jobs and higher education tion of opposition political figures and journal- VATION ARMY OTHERS AWARD despite Hutus comprising about 85% of the ists and prevent human rights organizations population. In 1959 and 1960, tensions among from reporting on events in their country. HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT the Hutus exploded in a campaign that left In recent years, there are credible reports OF PENNSYLVANIA 20,000 Tutsis dead and created 300,000 Tutsi that the RPF government has commissioned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES refugees. assassins to kill dissidents living in exile who As with this earlier genocide, the inter- Thursday, May 21, 2015 criticize the government or attempt to form po- national community watched largely from the litical associations or parties. Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise sidelines during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda Several years ago, our committee Chairman today to honor Bobbie Steever, who is receiv- as the death toll rose from April until July of ED ROYCE was told by Paul Russessabegina ing the Greater Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army that year until the Rwandan Patriotic Front or of Hotel Rwanda fame that the Rwandan Gov- Others Award. RPF defeated the Hutu-led government mili- ernment had targeted him and was behind Since retiring from Bell of America in 1991, tary. More than two million mostly-Hutu refu- several attempts on his life in Belgium. Mrs. Steever refused to let retirement slow her gees flooded into the Democratic Republic of In early 2014, former Rwandan intelligence down. She has worked for several companies the Congo, leading to continuing problems in chief Patrick Karegeya who had been living in and organizations including Trade Eastern, that country. The RPF-led Rwandan govern- exile in South Africa, was found murdered in Inc., Lewith & Freeman Real Estate, and Penn ment has criticized the United Nations for his hotel room in Johannesburg. State Wilkes-Bane. Following her time at Penn sheltering Hutu participants in the genocide Karegeya was one of two dissidents, one of State, she spent 15 years with TRR & Associ- and for allowing them to arm in refugee the witnesses at a hearing I held yesterday— ates as a professional consultant in fund- camps. former Rwandan Major Robert Higiro—says raising, events planning, and public relations. Over the years, the RPF has used the guilt he was asked to have killed. The assassina- Today, she serves as the Executive Director of the international community as a shield to tion plot he revealed was investigated and of Community Services for TFP Limited, a real prevent criticism of its action. U.N. Ambas- substantiated in a series of articles in Can- estate development and management com- sador Samantha Power referred to Ambas- ada’s Globe and Mail newspaper, which inter- pany. sador Susan Rice and her colleagues in the viewed Rwandan exiles in South Africa and Driven by a genuine passion to serve oth- Clinton administration in the 1990s as By- Belgium. ers, Mrs. Steever’s outreach to the community standers to Genocide. She quotes Rice in the Since 2012, I have chaired a series of hear- began many years ago serving as Chair of 2002 book as saying, ‘‘If we use the word ings on the violence perpetrated by various Bell’s Community Relations Service Team. ’genocide’ and are seen as doing nothing, militias in eastern DRC. Perhaps the best She has served as chair, board member, so- what will be the effect on the November con- known of them, the so-called M23, was sup- licitor, and friend of several local non-profits, gressional election?’’ Part of Rice’s team dur- ported by Rwanda. This Congress has en- including the Osterhout Library, Back Moun- ing those years was Gayle Smith, current acted restrictions on some military assistance tain Memorial Library, Catherine McAuley nominee to head the U.S. Agency for Inter- to Rwanda in response to its involvement in House, Family Service Association of Wyo- national Development. militia activity in the DRC and involvement in ming Valley, Luzeme County Community Col- As far back as May 1998, I chaired a hear- resource smuggling from that country, as un- lege, Penn State Wilkes-Bane, Wyoming Val- ing that included testimony about the willful covered in several U.N. reports. ley United Way, Association for the Blind, U.S. neglect in preventing the Rwandan geno- These charges of serious human rights and American Heart Association, and the Salvation cide. As recounted in an issue of the New other abuses would be troubling in any case, Army. In 2010, the Times Leader newspaper Yorker magazine at the time, a high-ranking but Rwanda is a country that has enjoyed sig- recognized Mrs. Steever as one of the Great Rwandan informant had warned the U.N. lead- nificant U.S. and international support. By Women of Northeast Pennsylvania for her ac- ership, including Kofi Annan, and the United largely avoiding criticism of Rwandan human complishments in the workplace and in her States about preparations for killings 3 months rights issues, the Bush and Obama adminis- community. before they began. The recipients apparently trations raised appropriations to Rwanda from Mrs. Steever also served with the Salvation did not act on that information. $39 million in FY2003 to $188 million in Army’s Wilkes-Barre Corps for nine years, Furthermore, the United States has been FY2014. This largely has involved funding of where she repeatedly proved her ability to ef- accused not merely of inaction, but also of ob- health, food security and other socioeconomic fectively orchestrate their Annual Community structing preemptive multilateral efforts to quell projects, as well as support for Rwandan par- Award Dinners, raising approximately the crisis. Some have alleged that, in the ticipation in international peacekeeping. $1,300,000 for the Kirby Health Center Family words of Refugees International president Lio- Rwanda is the sixth largest troop and police House, a transitional housing program for nel Rosenblatt, ‘‘The ball was not only contributing country in the U.N., with more homeless families. dropped by the United States, it was blocked than 4,000 troops, more than 400 police, and It is a distinct honor to congratulate Bobbie by the United States.’’ 13 military observers in seven U.N. missions, Steever on receiving the Greater Wilkes-Barre Paul Kagame, now President of Rwanda, including: the African Union-United Nations Salvation Army Others Award, and I commend was hailed as one of ‘‘Africa’s new leaders’’ by Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID); the her for the many years of dedicated service Rice and her team during the 1990s, and U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS); the she provided to our local community. Her work there has been no apparent change in their U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti

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Rwanda, due to donor aid, political stability The benefits to investing in our highways, The greatest of all possible treasures, and favorable investor policies, has grown by bridges, railroads, and other transit systems as did America’s Son an average of 8% annually over the past dec- are clear. By building the infrastructure of to- As now we all so weep ade. It is considered one of the recipient coun- morrow, we would create thousands of good- As all in our heart’s Michael you we keep, tries most able to achieve results from aid pro- paying jobs that help more hard-working oh so very deep. grams. Yet donors began reducing or re- Americans earn a living. As we remember what to all of us what you’d directing funds in 2012 because of Rwanda’s A solid transportation system is necessary so teach About life and death, role in supporting M23. The growing reports of to quickly move goods, which will help further all in honor’s quest . . . for all your brothers human rights abuses also are leading to great- grow our economy. This is vital if America is in arms you’d seek . . . er caution among donor nations about directly to compete in the 21st century global market- As you were a man of actions and deeds supporting the Rwandan Government. place. All else supersedes f I urge my colleagues to work together to de- Could all our hearts as high yours exceed? velop a long-term plan that will improve our But for the greater good, LONG TERM FUNDING FOR aging infrastructure, encourage job creation, in all you could. HIGHWAY TRUST FUND and strengthen our nation’s economic devel- Now all in our grief. opment. Now all in our loss we seek. Of such cost it reaps. HON. TERRI A. SEWELL f This pain to ease. OF ALABAMA IN HONOR OF SSGT MICHAEL As to us now all so speaks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAYNE SCHAFER For your life was Army Strong. Thursday, May 21, 2015 For magnificent men like you Mike, all live ever after in history like a song. Ms. SEWELL of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN Whose courage forever rings loud and long. today, I rise in support of a long-term surface OF VIRGINIA As but The Best of the Best. transportation bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because moments are all we have. Right now Americans are looking to Con- Just minutes to turn good from bad. Thursday, May 21, 2015 gress for REAL bipartisan solutions to fund And now we lay your fine body down to and upgrade our deteriorating infrastructure Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sleep. system. As hard as it may be, as uncomfort- honor of a real American Hero, SSGT Michael All in our hearts now so very deep. Schafer of the United States Army, 2nd BAT- And across Williamsburg tonight able and contentious as the debates may be- There comes a gentle rain come, it’s time to for us to move past the TALION, 173 Airborne. Mike served in Comes our Lord’s tears to so help to ease senseless chatter and to stop kicking the can Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He received your families pain down the road. the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and the Sil- To wash down upon you to remain We must get serious about fixing America’s ver Star. Michael was killed in Oruzgan in Until, once again up in Heaven you will all infrastructure and establishing long-term fund- combat on July 25, 2005 as part of a quick re- meet again, ing for the Highway Trust Fund. This is not the sponse team while helping fellow soldiers and you won’t have to cry no more time for partisan politics. We need to work to- under fire. He is survived by his wife Danielle, And hush little baby don’t you cry, son Devin, his mother Karen and step-father because one day up in heaven you will look gether for the benefit of the men and women into your father’s eyes who sent us here. Daniel Barr, his father Mark Schafer, retired And remember he is with you this day by Yesterday, the House passed a bill that was Navy of Williamsburg, his sister Sarah, and your side. nothing more than another ‘‘Band-Aid’’ for a two brothers, Mark Shafer and Timothy Barr. And you too Danielle his lovely wife, must much larger problem. The American Society of Today and every day let us all remember all somehow find the strength to start a Civil Engineers estimates that 1 out of every of those selfless heroes like Michael and their new life 9 bridges in the U.S. is structurally deficient, families who give that last full measure in the And all of his family find peace all in his and gave our overall infrastructure a ‘‘D¥.’’ name of freedom. Michael wanted to become light. An alarming 54 percent of all major U.S. a Ranger, but due to a loss of hearing in com- Now rest my son, your war is over on earth, is done. roads are in poor or mediocre condition, and bat, was told he should retire. Instead, he And rise up for your new battle begun. these roads account for 1 in 3 fatal traffic acci- chose to return to his brothers in combat and As an Angel in the Army of our Lord dents. In my home state of Alabama alone, died on his last tour. Albert Caswell penned To watch over us ever more. driving on roads in need of repair cost motor- the following poem, ‘‘Our America’s Son’’, in For Michael you are now so one. ists $1.2 billion a year. honor of Michael Shafer this Memorial Day. At Ease, America’s Son!’’

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Page S3201 resolution was then agreed to, after agreeing to the Ensuring Tax Exempt Organizations the Right to following amendment proposed thereto: Page S3250 Appeal Act—Agreement: Senate continued consid- Perdue (for Schatz) Amendment No. 1437, to eration of H.R. 1314, to amend the Internal Rev- amend the preamble. Pages S3250–51 enue Code of 1986 to provide for a right to an ad- Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: Senate ministrative appeal relating to adverse determina- agreed to S. Res. 185, recognizing the significance tions of tax-exempt status of certain organizations, of May 2015 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage taking action on the following amendments proposed Month and as an important time to celebrate the thereto: Pages S3202–12, S3225–31 significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pa- Pending: cific Islanders to the history of the United States. Hatch Amendment No. 1221, in the nature of a Page S3251 substitute. Page S3202 National Public Works Week: Senate agreed to S. Hatch (for Flake) Amendment No. 1243 (to Res. 186, designating the week of May 17 through Amendment No. 1221), to strike the extension of May 23, 2015, as ‘‘National Public Works Week’’. the trade adjustment assistance program. Page S3202 Page S3251 Hatch (for Inhofe/Coons) Modified Amendment National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: No. 1312 (to Amendment No. 1221), to amend the Senate agreed to S. Res. 187, expressing support for African Growth and Opportunity Act to require the the designation of the month of May 2015, as ‘‘Na- development of a plan for each sub-Saharan African country for negotiating and entering into free trade tional Bladder Cancer Awareness Month’’. Page S3251 agreements. Page S3202 Measures Considered: Hatch (for McCain) Amendment No. 1226 (to USA Freedom Act—Cloture: Senate began consid- Amendment No. 1221), to repeal a duplicative in- eration of the motion to proceed to consideration of spection and grading program. Page S3202 H.R. 2048, to reform the authorities of the Federal Stabenow (for Portman) Amendment No. 1299 (to Government to require the production of certain Amendment No. 1221), to make it a principal nego- business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use tiating objective of the United States to address cur- pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use rency manipulation in trade agreements. Page S3202 other forms of information gathering for foreign in- Brown Amendment No. 1251 (to Amendment telligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes. No. 1221), to require the approval of Congress be- Page S3201 fore additional countries may join the Trans-Pacific A motion was entered to close further debate on Partnership Agreement. Page S3202 the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, Wyden (for Shaheen) Amendment No. 1227 (to and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII Amendment No. 1221), to make trade agreements of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on clo- work for small businesses. Page S3202 ture will occur on Saturday, May 23, 2015. Wyden (for Warren) Amendment No. 1327 (to Page S3201 Amendment No. 1221), to prohibit the application Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act—Cloture: of the trade authorities procedures to an imple- Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed menting bill submitted with respect to a trade to consideration of S. 1357, to extend authority re- agreement that includes investor-state dispute settle- lating to roving surveillance, access to business ment. Page S3202 records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign Hatch Modified Amendment No. 1411 (to the powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance language proposed to be stricken by Amendment Act of 1978 until July 31, 2015. Page S3201 No. 1299), of a perfecting nature. Page S3202 A motion was entered to close further debate on During consideration of this measure today, Senate the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, also took the following action: and, in accordance with the provisions of Rule XXII By 62 yeas to 38 nays (Vote No. 183), three-fifths of the Standing Rules of the Senate, a vote on clo- of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having ture will occur upon disposition of the motion to voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion

VerDate Sep 11 2014 05:37 May 22, 2015 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0627 Sfmt 0627 E:\CR\FM\D21MY5.REC D21MYPT1 smartinez on DSK4TPTVN1PROD with DIGEST May 21, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — DAILY DIGEST D591 to close further debate on Hatch Amendment No. emy: Senator Sullivan (Designee of the Chairman of 1221 (listed above). Pages S3206–07 the Committee on Armed Services). Page S3251 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached pro- Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the fol- viding for further consideration of the bill at ap- lowing nominations: proximately 9:30 a.m., on Friday, May 22, 2015, By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. and that all time during the adjournment of the 184), Jill N. Parrish, of Utah, to be United States Senate count post-cloture on the bill. Page S3251 District Judge for the District of Utah. Page S3224 Appointments: By a unanimous vote of 100 yeas (Vote No. EX. Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Acad- 185), Jose Rolando Olvera, Jr., of Texas, to be emy: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, United States District Judge for the Southern Dis- pursuant to 14 U.S.C. 194(a), as amended by Public trict of Texas. Page S3224 Law 101–595, and further amended by Public Law Patricia D. Cahill, of Missouri, to be a Member 113–281, and upon the recommendation of the of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for Pub- Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, lic Broadcasting for a term expiring January 31, and Transportation, appointed the following Senators 2020. Page S3225 to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Mark Scarano, of New Hampshire, to be Federal Academy: Senator Wicker, and Senator Sullivan. Cochairperson of the Northern Border Regional Commission. Page S3225 Page S3251 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. Members of the Commission on Care: The Chair, 1 Army nomination in the rank of general. on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to the 1 Marine Corps nomination in the rank of general. provisions of Public Law 113–146, appointed the 35 Navy nominations in the rank of admiral. following individuals to serve as members of the Routine lists in the Air Force, Army, Marine Commission on Care: The Honorable Tom Coburn of Corps, and Navy. Pages S3223–25, S3248–49, S3252 Oklahoma, Stuart Hickey of Pennsylvania, and Nominations Received: Senate received the fol- Thomas Harvey of New York. Page S3251 lowing nominations: Congressional Award Board: The Chair, on be- Stephen C. Hedger, of New York, to be an Assist- half of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law ant Secretary of Defense. 96–114, as amended, appointed the following indi- Luis A. Viada, of New York, to be a Member of vidual to the Congressional Award Board: Chiling the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foun- Tong of Maryland. Page S3251 dation for a term expiring September 20, 2018. Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military Academy: Akhil Reed Amar, of Connecticut, to be a Mem- The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant ber of the National Council on the Humanities for to 10 U.S.C. 4355(a), appointed the following Sen- a term expiring January 26, 2020. ator to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military Robert P. Zimmerman, of New York, to be a Academy: Senator Ernst (Designee of the Chairman Member of the National Council on the Humanities of the Committee on Armed Services). Page S3251 for a term expiring January 26, 2018. Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu- Jessica Rosenworcel, of the District of Columbia, tion: The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, to be a Member of the Federal Communications pursuant to the provisions of 20 U.S.C., sections 42 Commission for a term of five years from July 1, and 43, appointed the following Senators to the 2015. Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution: W. Thomas Reeder, Jr., of Virginia, to be Direc- tor of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. Senator Boozman, and Senator Perdue. Page S3251 Denise Turner Roth, of North Carolina, to be Ad- Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy: ministrator of General Services. The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant Edward L. Stanton III, of Tennessee, to be United to 10 U.S.C. 9355(a), appointed the following Sen- States District Judge for the Western District of ator to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Tennessee. Academy: Senator Gardner (Designee of the Chair- Eric Steven Miller, of Vermont, to be United man of the Committee on Armed Services). States Attorney for the District of Vermont for the Page S3251 term of four years. Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy: Michael C. McGowan, of Delaware, to be United The Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, pursuant States Marshal for the District of Delaware, for the to 10 U.S.C. 6968(a), appointed the following Sen- term of four years. ator to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Acad- 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general.

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certain Federal land in the State of Oregon to the encourage greater cooperation with the European Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and governments, the European Union, and the Organi- Siuslaw Indians, S. 815, to provide for the convey- zation for Security and Co-operation in Europe in ance of certain Federal land in the State of Oregon preventing and responding to anti-Semitism; to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, The nominations of Charles C. Adams, Jr., of and S. 1240, to designate the Cerro del Yuta and Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Fin- Rio San Antonio Wilderness Areas in the State of land, Cassandra Q. Butts, of the District of Colum- New Mexico, after receiving testimony from Senator bia, to be Ambassador to the Commonwealth of The Heller; Leslie Weldon, Deputy Chief, National For- Bahamas, Paul A. Folmsbee, of Oklahoma, to be est System, Forest Service, Department of Agri- Ambassador to the Republic of Mali, Stafford Fitz- culture; Timothy M. Murphy, Acting Assistant Di- gerald Haney, of New Jersey, to be Ambassador to rector, National Conservation Lands and Community the Republic of Costa Rica, Mary Catherine Phee, of Partnerships, Bureau of Land Management, Depart- ment of the Interior; Rick Johnson, Idaho Conserva- Illinois, to be Ambassador to the Republic of South tion League, Boise; and Brett Stevenson, Wood River Sudan, and Gentry O. Smith, of North Carolina, to Bicycle Coalition, Hailey, Idaho, on behalf of the be Director of the Office of Foreign Missions, and to International Mountain Bicycling Association. have the rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service, all of the Department of State, Matthew T. BUSINESS MEETING McGuire, of the District of Columbia, to be United Committee on Foreign Relations: Committee ordered fa- States Executive Director of the International Bank vorably reported the following business items: for Reconstruction and Development for a term of S. 802, to authorize the Secretary of State and the two years, and routine lists in the Foreign Service. Administrator of the United States Agency for Inter- national Development to provide assistance to sup- INTELLIGENCE port the rights of women and girls in developing countries, with an amendment in the nature of a Select Committee on Intelligence: Committee met in substitute; closed session to receive a briefing on certain intel- S. Res. 87, to express the sense of the Senate re- ligence matters from officials of the intelligence garding the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe and to community. h House of Representatives Pursuant to the Rule, an amendment in the na- Chamber Action ture of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 81 pub- Committee Print 114–17 shall be considered as an lic bills, H.R. 2487–2567; and 9 resolutions, H. original bill for the purpose of amendment under the Con. Res. 49–51; and H. Res. 280–285 were intro- five-minute rule, in lieu of the amendment in the duced. Pages H3557–62 nature of a substitute recommended by the Com- Additional Cosponsors: Pages H3564–65 mittee on Science, Space, and Technology now print- ed in the bill. Page H3521 Reports Filed: There were no reports filed today. Agreed to: Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he Smith (TX) amendment (No. 1 printed in part A appointed Representative Graves (LA) to act as of H. Rept. 114–127) that makes technical correc- Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H3509 tions and requires a GAO report on state and mu- SPACE Act of 2015: The House passed H.R. 2262, nicipal spaceports in the existing indemnification re- to facilitate a pro-growth environment for the devel- gime; Pages H3524–25 oping commercial space industry by encouraging pri- Grijalva amendment (No. 2 printed in part A of vate sector investment and creating more stable and H. Rept. 114–127) that broadens the coverage of ex- predictable regulatory conditions, by a yea-and-nay perimental permits to include suborbital launch ve- vote of 284 yeas to 133 nays, Roll No. 262. hicles to allow for non-revenue testing; Page H3525 Pages H3511–34 Rohrabacher amendment (No. 3 printed in part A of H. Rept. 114–127) that creates an independent

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Next Meeting of the SENATE Next Meeting of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 22 2:30 p.m., Friday, May 22

Senate Chamber House Chamber Program for Friday: Senate will continue consideration Program for Friday: House will meet in Pro Forma ses- of H.R. 1314, Ensuring Tax Exempt Organizations the sion at 2:30 p.m. Right to Appeal Act.

Extensions of Remarks, as inserted in this issue

HOUSE Guthrie, Brett, Ky., E782 Poe, Ted, Tex., E781, E786 Hahn, Janice, Calif., E776 Quigley, Mike, Ill., E773 Adams, Alma S., N.C., E772 Hastings, Alcee L., Fla., E772 Rangel, Charles B., N.Y., E782 Bishop, Sanford D., Jr., Ga., E772 Hice, Jody B., Ga., E773 Reichert, David G., Wash., E780 Bustos, Cheri, Ill., E771, E773, E777 Hudson, Richard, N.C., E769 Rice, Kathleen M., N.Y., E769 Cartwright, Matt, Pa., E771, E787 Jackson Lee, Sheila, Tex., E774, E783 Castor, Kathy, Fla., E769 Jenkins, Evan H., W.Va., E772 Roby, Martha, Ala., E777 Cleaver, Emanuel, Mo., E771 Kaptur, Marcy, Ohio, E779 Rokita, Todd, Ind., E775 Costa, Jim, Calif., E785 Kato, John, N.Y., E779, E781 Sanchez, Loretta, Calif., E775 Courtney, Joe, Conn., E773 Kildee, Daniel T., Mich., E770 Scott, Robert C. ‘‘Bobby’’, Va., E784 Davis, Danny K., Ill., E783, E786 Lance, Leonard, N.J., E785 Sessions, Pete, Tex., E784 Davis, Rodney, Ill., E779 Larson, John B., Conn., E769 Sewell, Terri A., Ala., E788 Diaz-Balart, Mario, Fla., E781 Levin, Sander M., Mich., E772 Shuster, Bill, Pa., E770 Edwards, Donna F., Md., E776 Long, Billy, Mo., E780 Smith, Christopher H., N.J., E782, E787 Emmer, Tom, Minn., E774 Maloney, Carolyn B., N.Y., E770, E775, E786 Thompson, Mike, Calif., E781, E785, E786 Engel, Eliot L., N.Y., E783 Marino, Tom, Pa., E781 Eshoo, Anna G., Calif., E777, E777 Miller, Jeff, Fla., E770 Tsongas, Niki, Mass., E778 Foster, Bill, Ill., E780, E786 Palazzo, Steven M., Miss., E771, E776, E783, E785 Van Hollen, Chris, Md., E780 Gabbard, Tulsi, Hawaii, E775 Peters, Scott H., Calif., E780 Visclosky, Peter J., Ind., E778 Green, Al, Tex., E775 Pitts, Joseph R., Pa., E779 Wittman, Robert J., Va., E788

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